Thursday, August 28, 2008 • Kilmarnock, • Ninety-first Year • Number 47 • Three Sections • 50¢ Planning commission and developer closer to terms on subdivision by Alex Haseltine ating their presentations. LANCASTER—The county Jones made reference to planning commission again several amenities, such as a last week tabled a request from botanical garden and walking Confederate Interests LLC for trails Donofrio had offered as a change of zoning district incentives for approval of the classification for a 740-acre plan. He expressed concern parcel near Kilmarnock. It was that none of these features had the third time the request has yet been outlined in writing been discussed. and requested that Donofrio Developer David Donofrio include a letter with a packet brought a team of three experts to be submitted to the com- to address the commission mission prior to the September Thursday regarding the con- meeting. struction of water and waste Commissioner Bob Smart treatment facilities for the pro- said he was “a lot more com- posed 600-unit development. fortable” with the proposed Danny Hatch of Dominion development after hearing the Soil Science in Fredericksburg three experts speak. He added spoke on soil quality within that receiving letters outlining the proposed development their findings would add “that and assured the commission final element of comfort.” that there would be sufficient Donofrio initially expressed drainage to accommodate the hesitance to provide a letter necessary septic systems. outlining the specific amenities “As a soil scientist, I feel to the proposed development. very confident that we have the “When I say ‘botanical soil out there to make this proj- garden’ is the next question ect happen,” said Hatch. going to be how many plants Raymond Freeland, a septic are going to be in it?” Historic bridge crossing attracts some 25 vintage autos system specialist from Freder- He subsequently agreed, Mary Brill drives her 1958 Cadillac El Dorado across the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge in a procession of icksburg, outlined the specif- saying he would have such a classic and antique automobiles last Saturday. The procession was part of Bridge Fest held in White Stone to cel- ics of the proposed wastewater letter drafted “if that’s what it’s ebrate the 50th anniversary of the bridge. More photos appear on page A16 and at rrecord.com. (Photo by Alex treatment facilities. He com- going to take.” Haseltine) pared the proposed treatment Among other agenda items, plants to larger municipal the commission tabled a public facilities, only a “miniature” hearing on a rezoning request version. from Helen Edwards of Brett Prillaman, a repre- Route 200 near White Stone. sentative of Sydnor Hydro of Edwards is seeking com- Lancaster supervisors Richmond, addressed the issue mercial (C-1) designation for of water supply. He described her .64-acre residential (R-1) post September agenda a system of three to four wells parcel to establish a real estate tapping into the Potomac office. Edwards was unable LANCASTER—The board board will address the consensus group aquifers, capable of sup- to attend the hearing due to a of supervisors will meet August docket, including the approval plying the development with boating accident involving her 28 in the Lancaster County Gen- of the minutes from the July 31 500,000 gallons of water daily. husband. eral District courtroom. meeting, an ordinance to con- He noted that there is “some The commission also dis- The chairman will call the sider petitions for the creation great water in this area.” The cussed the adoption of a cash meeting to order at 7 p.m. From of Community Development proposed well system would proffer system to be modeled 7 to 7:15 p.m., the board will Authorities, and a fiscal year provide water without having after the system in place in conduct a public input session 2009 performance contract for to tap into the Kilmarnock James City County. The pro- on items not otherwise covered the Community Services Board. municipal supply. posed system would allow by the agenda. From 7:50 to 8:30 p.m., the “This is the kind of reassur- property owners more flex- From 7:15 to 7:25 p.m., the board will consider salaries and ance we want before recom- ibility in what they can proffer board will entertain presenta- invoices from August, a request mending something to the board to the county in conjunction tions including resolutions of to use school operating funds of supervisors,” said chairman with a proposed rezoning. A appreciation for Carrie Carter for food service bills, a return of David Jones. He asked that the draft will be presented to the of the wetlands board, Caroline 2003 savings from the Virginia specialists each provide the commission at the September Veney of the industrial devel- Public School Authority and commission with a letter reiter- meeting. opment authority, and Donald the final draft of an architectural McCann of the planning com- contract to design a new judicial mission. center. Funding is crucial for clinic From 7:25 to 7:40 p.m., the At 8:30 p.m., board members board will hear a report from the will report on issues of concern, Virginia Department of Trans- followed by the county adminis- operations and endowment portation. There are no sched- trator’s monthly report. KILMARNOCK—The raise the $500,000 match, and by uled public hearings. Adjournment is set for 9 p.m. Northern Neck Free Health mid-August was half way there. From 7:45 to 7:50 p.m., the All times are approximate. Clinic has reached the halfway The Endowment Challenge point in cash and pledges to is one leg of a Triple Crown in support a one-time, $500,000 fund raising this year. Fire department celebrates 60 years Endowment Challenge cam- The first is raising money for paign. annual operations. For 2008, the From left, Callao Volunteer Fire Department members An anonymous donor income goal is $1,067,975. The Andrew Wilkins (holding a friend’s Dalmatian) and has offered to match, up to $1 million-plus spent on medi- Chris Neale drive an antique fire truck down Northum- $500,000, what the clinic raises cal, dental and pharmaceuti- Inside berland Highway in Callao last Saturday during the fire for its long-term viability. Since cal operations this year is on department’s annual festival parade. The Annual Callao the best result would be $1 mil- track to provide $4.6 million or Firemen’s Festival marked the department’s 60th anni- lion to help secure the future, the more in care to some 1,600 low- versary. More photos appear on page B14 and at rre- clinic has Endowment Challenge income and uninsured residents cord.com. (Photo by Reid Pierce Armstrong) packages available, and a com- in Lancaster, Middlesex, Nor- mittee is calling on individuals thumberland, Richmond and and businesses to explain and Westmoreland counties. Since Record office will be closed for Labor Day clarify how the clinic operates, the clinic founding 15 years ago, why donations result in 4½ times nearly 6,000 patients have been The Rappahannock Record office will be closed Monday, their value in amount of services assisted. By the end of this year, September 1, for the Labor Day holiday. provided (mainly by way of 350 more than $30 million in care Since the display advertis­ing deadline is normally at 5 p.m. on volunteers), and what the mil- will have been provided. that day, advertisers are urged to submit copy by Friday. The final lions in health care provided The second leg is the endow- advertising deadline for next week’s paper is 10 a.m. Tues­day. annually means to those who ment, whose intention is to The deadline for classified advertisements and news items is cannot afford it and who would assure that figures like the above noon on Tuesday. News may be emailed to editor@RRecord. either clog the emergency room will continue in years to come. com and advertisements should be emailed to mail@RRecord. or go without. “Given the continuing high com. The clinic has until October to (continued on page A16) Back to school: B1 n Roots music: Headliners introduced for ‘Lively Day’ activities to begin Friday Roots Music Festival at Christ Church...... A8 LIVELY—The Upper Lan- baked goods, call 436-7453 by After the parade all fire The parade will honor the caster Volunteer Fire Depart- August 30. At 10 a.m. in the trucks will be open to spec- high school girls varsity bas- n ment (ULVFD) will hold its firehouse, babies take center tators to view and kids to ketball team and Sam Frere for Community hero: 31st annual Firemen’s Festival stage for the annual baby con- explore. Also new this year their achievements in placing Irvington man to be and Parade Saturday, August test. Call 436-7453 by August will be mini tractor pullers at 3 high in state championships honored by American 30. 30 to enter. All of these events p.m., and back this year, a bal- last year. To enter the parade, Red Cross River Counties The grand prize is a John are sponsored and conducted by loon toss. call Rick at 436-4040. Chapter at Community Hero Deere TS Gator. Only 2,000 the ULVFD Ladies Auxiliary. Hamburgers, hot dogs, corn The ride, game and display Dinner...... A16 tickets were printed and have At 9 a.m., the Red Neck dogs, French fries, soft drinks area at the pavilion will be open been on sale over the summer Racing Association will start and alcohol will be available. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. New this n from firemen and at various go-kart racing. WRAR and The annual parade begins year will be a mechanical bull, Talented youth: Special section locations throughout the area. WIGO will be at the pavilion at 1 p.m. and marches from a moon bounce and fire truck Winner of the student back inside The remaining tickets will be until noon with radio remote Lively Oaks Road north to the slide. Ride tickets will be sold. to school art contest on sale ($10 per ticket). The segments. old Lively School. Entries will Vendor spots can be reserved recognized by editor...... B11 Business...... B7-9 winning ticket will be drawn At 10 a.m. WIGO will be be accepted through August 30 by calling 436-7453. Calendar...... A2-3 Saturday night at the dance. on stage to host a Lively Idol by calling 436-4040. Activities conclude with an n Medical tour: Churches...... B2-6 Ticket holders need not be contest. To register, call Rick Come out and experience End-Of-Summer-Dance at the Irvington resident’s 22-day present to win. at 436-4040. the second performance of the pavilion featuring Wild Coun- Classified...... C3-17 Festival activities kickoff Beginning at 10 a.m., the new school year by the Lan- try from 8 p.m. to midnight. trip to China turns into an Directory...... C20-21 August 29 at 7 p.m. with a ULVFD will hold a mock caster High School Marching Bring a lawn chair. No glass extended hospital stay...B15 Notices...... C19-20 horseshoe tournament with a two-vehicle accident with a Band; greet Miss ULVFD, Lea, bottles. Tickets are $10 per Obituaries...... B3-4 10-team minimum. Top prize planned appearance by Life and Little Miss ULVFD, Ash- person at the gate and food, Opinion...... A4-5 is $250 dollars with a $25 Evac III. Fire Departments leigh Sanford. Other entries soft drinks and beer will be registration for a two-member will be competing in competi- include business floats, show available. Police...... B15 team. For information, contact tions until noon. cars, marching and equestrian Proceeds from the festival Schools...... B1,10-13 Rick at 436-4040. The Virginia State Police units as well as trucks from will help the ULVFD maintain Sports...... A12-15 On Saturday, activities will will visit at 11 a.m. to finger- many area fire departments, and upgrade its fire fighting 6 5652510491 6 Upcoming...A2-3,6-11 begin at 8 a.m. in Lively with print kids and hold an exhibit rescue squads and the Virginia equipment. The new firehouse the annual bake sale. To donate with their crime K-9. Department of Transportation. will be open for tours. A2 Upcoming Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • August 28, 2008 30 August Saturday in Mathews. 725-7755. The 31st Annual Upper 28 Lancaster Volunteer Firemen’s Festival, Thursday including fire trucks, food, Bingo is played at 7 p.m. arts, crafts, children’s at American Legion Post games, go-kart races, baby Your guide to the most delicious food & tastiest treats 86 on Waverly Avenue in contest, idol contest, end- Kilmrnock. of-summer dance, parade (1 in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at p.m.) and tours of the new BUENOS NACHOS MEXICAN ST ANDREWS GRILL AT THE Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. firehouse. Activities will be GRILL: Delicious Mexican fare in an TARTAN GOLF CLUB The RFM Boat Shop opens held from 8 a.m. to midnight exciting atmosphere. Outdoor seat- Open daily 11-3; Closed Tuesday. at 9 a.m. at the Reedville at the pavilion grounds. ing available. Mon.-Thurs. 11:00am- Daily Specials. Homemade Soups, Fishermen’s Museum. 453- “On The Lawn,” a Labor 8:30pm. Fri. & Sat. 11:00am-9pm. Salads, Seafood and Sandwiches. 6629. Day Bazaar at Calico Jack’s Sunday 11am-3pm. 45 S Main St. Call 438-6009 The RFM Modelers meet in Lively, will be held from 8 Kilmarnock. 435-6262. at 10 a.m. at Reedville a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 20 THE STEAMBOAT RESTAU- Fishermen’s Museum. 453- vendors will participate. DIXIE DELI: Family owned and RANT: Enjoy casual dining while 6529. A Benefit Breakfast will operated (forever!) Serving lunch 5 overlooking the beautiful Pianka- The Heathsville Forge be held 8 to 11 a.m.by the days a week, Mon-Fri., 10:30-3:00, tank River Golf Club. We offer a Blacksmith Guild meets Colonial Beach Rescue Subs, soup, our famous potato & traditional lunch menu, gourmet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Returning to Kilmarnock Squad Ladies Auxiliary. 224- chicken salad and sandwiches, and traditional evening menus and Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s 7750. 50 Irvington Rd., Kilmarnock Sunday Brunch selections. Open Tavern. 580-3377. Party under the tent with Ron Moody (above) and the Cen- Adopt A Dog Day on Town 435-6745. Tues.-Sat., 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, Acoustic Night at Cruisers taurs from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, August 29, at Savan- Hill in Colonial Beach. 11 Thurs., Fri. & Sat. evenings 5:30 Sports Bar in Gloucester. nah Joe’s in Kilmarnock. One of Virginia’s all-time favorite a.m. to 4 p.m. Rescue LEE’S RESTAURANT: Hometown pm - 9:00 pm, and Sunday Brunch 693-6246. bands, Ron Moody and the Centaurs will take folks on a groups will set up for cooking and atmosphere in a 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Banquets, The Board of Supervisors musical roller coaster ride through five decades of rock and adoptions. 910-340-3206. popular downtown Kilmarnock functions and group outings also for Lancaster County will soul. Admission is $10. The Irvington Stomp will tradition. Full menu, fresh local available. Call 776-6589 (Reserva- meet at 7 p.m. be held at White Fences seafood in season, homemade pies tions suggested). Located off Rt. 33 Take A Hike-Make a Hiking Vineyard in Irvington to made daily, Beer & Wine on prem- at 629, Hartfi eld, Va. Stick at Belle Isle State Park celebrate the harvest. Grape ises. (B,L,D) Main St. Kilmarnock, stomping contests, music, from 10 a.m. to noon. $3. 435-1255 462-5030. hayrides, kites. 438-5559. SWANK’S ON MAIN: Continental Friday 30 dining experience located down- The Rappahannock Art 29 The Annual Christmas presented by the Lancaster THE MOUNT HOLLY STEAMBOAT town at 36 N. Main Street. Enjoy League’s 47th annual Labor Players at The Playhouse Saturday Countdown arts and Day Art Show will be open crafts sale will be held INN: Overlooking beautiful No- dishes with a southern fl air in a in White Stone. $10 adults, available. warm and inviting atmosphere to the public from 10 a.m. Robbin Thompson will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. mini Creek in historic Westmo- $5 children Doors open at reland County. Winter Hours with full bar and an extensive wine to 3 p.m. and continue 6 p.m. The play begins at 7 featured at the Irvington Stephen’s Anglican Church through September 1 at in Heathsville. Dinner Wednesday to Saturday. list. Open for lunch Saturday and p.m. Reservations required. Stomp, a harvest celebration brunch Sunday 11-2pm. Dinner Rappahannoc Westminster- at White Fences Vineyard in A Fall Plant Sale will be 5:00-9:00 Grand Sunday Brunch 435-3776. Buffet 11:00-2:00. 804-472-9070. Monday-Saturday 5pm-closing, Canterbury near Irvington. A Horseshoe Tournament Irvington. Festivities begin held at 9 a.m. at the St. will be Stephen’s Episcopal Church 3673 Cople Highway (Rt. 202 at full bar, outside seating weather “Mary Poppins” will be held by the Upper at 3 p.m. $10 adults, $5 for permitting. 804-436-1010. presented by the Lancaster kids ages 6 to 16, and free parish house at 6538 Nomini Bay) Lancaster Volunteer Fire www.mthollysteamboatinn.com Players at The Playhouse Department at 7 p.m. at for those 5 and younger. Northumberland Highway in in White Stone. $10 adults, the pavilion behind the new Bill Weis Band will be Heathsville. TALK OF THE TOWN COFFEE $5 children. Doors open at firehouse in Lively. The featured from 7 to 11 p.m. A Bake/Yard Sale will be NETCRUISERS CAFE: Lancaster’s HOUSE: Featuring a wide selection 6 p.m. The play begins at 7 tournament is offered in at The Riverboat on the held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Place to Relax! Featuring Fine of gourmet coffees. Freshly pre- p.m. Reservations required. conjunction with the annual Potomac in Colonial Beach. Rehobeth United Methodist Gourmet ESPRESSO Coffees, pared pastries, wraps and salads. 435-3776. firemen’s festival. The entry 224-7055. Church. Flowering & Herbal teas and Delicious ice cream. 41 S. Main “Corn Ethanol fee is $25 per two-person Wilderness Survival tasty Foods. Chicken Salad and St., Kilmarnock 436-TALK (8255). & Chesapeake team. First prize is $250. Adventures from 10 a.m. to Deli Sandwiches and REAL Fruit Open 7 days a week. Bay: Unforeseen There will be a minimum of 3 p.m. with Vickie Shufer at 31 Sunday Smoothies. New Activity Room Consequences” will be 10 teams. For an application, Belle Isle State Park. Free. The Widowed Persons with Local Artwork. FREE In- THE TAVERN RESTAURANT: presented at the Virginia call 436-4040. 462-5030. Service for Lancaster and ternet for customers. Outdoor Exceptional comfort food in Institute of Marine Science A Welcome Campfire from Wilderness Survival Northumberland counties Seating available. LIVE Enter- lovingly restored Rice’s Hotel/ After Hours Lecture Series 8 to 9 p.m. at Belle Isle State Workshop from 4 to 7 holds its lunch brunch at tainment one Saturday evening Hughlett’s Tavern, Heathsville. at 7 p.m. on the VIMS Park amphitheater. 462-5030 p.m. with Vickie Shufer at the Chesapeake Club at per month, NOW Open 7 Days a Homemade breads, soups, des- campus at Gloucester Point. Belle Isle State Park. $10 The Tides Inn immediately week. (Breakfast & Lunch) 8872 serts, & more. Local seafood & Registration required; 684- per person. Reservations following church services. Mary Ball Rd Across from LHS. produce featured. Lunch & Din- 7846, or vims.edu/events. required. 462-5030. William Kyle will be featured 804-462-7711 ner, Wed-Sat. 580-7900. 30 www.netcruiserscafe.com Mahjong will be played at Triple Treat at Belle Isle on the deck at Savannah 10:30 a.m. at the Woman’s Saturday State Park from 7 to 9 Joe’s in Kilmarnock from 1 TOWN BISTRO: Casual upscale Club of White Stone. Drinks The Heathsville Forge p.m. Canoe, hay ride and to 4 p.m. No cover charge. SAL’S PIZZA:Pizza, Subs, Burg- dining in an intimate setting. Fea- and dessert provided. Tables Blacksmith Guild meets campfire stories. $10. 435-6000. ers, Dinners, Beer & Wine. Large turing a Seasonal Menu of locally of three or more. $2 per from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Reservations required. 462- The Rappahannock Art parties welcome. Dine in; carry inspired dishes. Open Kitchen. Full person. 438-4152. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s 5030. League’s 47th Annual out. 456 N. Main St., Kilmarnock. Bar. Dinner Only. Chef owned The Tavern Quilt Guild will Tavern. 580-3377. The Rappahannock Art Labor Day Art Show will 435-6770, 435-1384. and operated. 62 Irvington Road, hold a workshop at Rice’s Tracy Hill will be featured League’s 47th Annual be open to the public Kilmarnock. 435-0070. Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern from in a tribute to Patsy Cline at Labor Day Art Show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at HORN HARBOR HOUSE SEA- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donk’s Theater on Route 198 open to the public from 10 Rappahannock Westminster- FOOD RESTAURANT: 836 Horn UPPER DECK CRAB & RIB Northumberland in Mathews at 8 p.m. $12 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continue Canterbury near Irvington. Harbor Rd., Burgess, VA 22432, HOUSE: Featuring fresh local Democrats will meet at 8 adults, $2 for children. 725- through September 1 at The Northern Neck Cycling 804-453-3351; Come by Land or by seafood in an inviting riverfront p.m. at the Northumberland 7760. Rappahannock Westminster- Organization and the Sea: Hours: Dinner: Wed., Thurs., atmosphere. Thurs. 4-8pm, Friday County Community Center Runaway String Band will Canterbury near Irvington. Richmond Area Bicycle Club Sun., 5-9 pm; Fri., Sat. 5-10 pm; 5-10pm, Sat. 12pm-10pm, Sun. at 679 Browns Store Road. play swing, old time and “Mary Poppins” will be have organized a 37-mile Nightly Specials, Fresh Seafood 11am-5pm. 1947 Rocky Neck Following the meeting bluegrass music at 8 p.m. presented by the Lancaster ride starting at 10 a.m. from and Hand cut steaks, full menu Road, Mollusk,VA. Near Lively. the group will watch at the Southwind Cafe in Players at The Playhouse the Steamboat Museum available in lounge and deck Wed. 462-7400. Barrack Obama accept the Mathews. Free. Families in White Stone. $10 adults, in Irvington to Windmill - Sun. (Weather Permitting) Democratic Party nomination welcome. 725-2766. $5 children Doors open at Point, stopping for lunch in WILLABY’S: Comfortable casual for U.S. President. Bring a Second Helping will play at 1 p.m. The play begins at 2 Kilmarnock, continuing to SANDPIPER RESTAURANT: Est. atmosphere. Featuring daily chef’s snack or dessert. 9 p.m. at Damon & Company p.m. Reservations required. Weems and Christ Church 1982. Casual relaxed dining with specials, gourmet burgers & delec- A Grief Support Group will in Gloucester. 693-7218. 435-3776. and returning to Irvington. friendly service. Featuring nightly table desserts. Eat in or carry out meet at Henderson United Sweet Justice will rock Urbanna Family Fun Day All level of riders welcome. specials, charbroiled steaks and available. Monday-Saturday 11-3. Methodist Church at 2 p.m. the Urbanna Volunteer Fire featuring children’s games, (continued on page A3) fresh seafood dishes. Full menu. (D) Items available for take home until 529-6676. Department Auxiliary’s music, dunking booth and Route 3, White Stone. 435-6176. 4:00. White Stone. (L) 435-0044. Urbanna Family Fun Day food will be on the grounds from 3 to 7 p.m. of the Urbanna firehouse 29 Friday Jumbo Lump Daddy and from 3 to 7 p.m. 758-4717. donk’s Bingo is played at the Upper the Backfin Boys will A Lobster Dinner will be THEATER Lancaster Ruritan Center in held from 5 to 7 p.m. by Slow cooked pulled perform from 6 to 8 p.m. at ROUTE 198 at HUDGINS Lively at 7 p.m. the Yates House Community Kingston Parish on Main $ 4 Ron Moody & The Centaurs Arts Center in Deltaville Street in Mathews. Call 725- IN MATHEWS, VA pork sandwiches will be featured at Savannah as part of the Groovin’ on 9893 for tickets. Phone (804) 725-7760 Joe’s in Kilmarnock from the Green summer concert The Court Green Farmers’ VIRGINIA’S Lil Ole Opry presents: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. $10. 435- series. $5. 776-8505. Market will be from 9 a.m. Tracy Hill 6000. Yoko Says No will play at 3 to 1 p.m. at the court square Open Saturdays Close Call will play at 9 p.m. p.m. at Coles Point Tavern in and a Tribute to at Damon & Company in Coles Point. Patsy Cline From 12 noon till the last rib is sold! Gloucester. 693-7218. Brothers From the Same À>ÃÃÊ*œˆÃ ˆ˜}ÊÊÊ ->ÌÕÀ`>ÞÊUÊÕ}ÕÃÌÊÎä]ÊÓäänÊUÊnÊ«°“° $BSMTPO3PBE GPSNFSMZ%FMBOP´TTUPSF  Faron Hamblin is featured Mother will play at Cafe g^ÛNaddaYekZmj_ at 7 p.m. at Coles Point Mojo in Urbanna at 9:30 p.m. PLUS -PDBUFECFUXFFO,JMNBSOPDL8JDPNJDP$IVSDI *œˆÃ ˆ˜}Ê À>ÃÃÊEÊ À>ÃÃÊ i`à ÊÌ iÊ"«ÀÞÊ,i}Տ>ÀÃÊ Tavern in Coles Point. Wild Country will be À>ÃÃ]Ê œ««iÀ]Ê-ˆÛiÀÊEÊ*iÜÌiÀ The Rappahannock Art featured from 8 p.m. to - >`iÃʜvÊ œÕ˜ÌÀÞ ˆÀi«>ViÊVViÃÜÀˆià 1˜Viʈ““ÞÊ7ˆVŽ >“ League’s 47th Annual midnight at an end-of- œœÀÊ>˜`iÃɘœVŽiÀà Labor Day Art Show will be (804) 693-2770 summer dance at the Lively "Ì iÀÊœ“iÊÌi“à `ՏÌÃ\Êf£ÓÊUÊ ˆ`Ài˜Ê՘`iÀÊ£Ó\ÊfÓ (804) 693-7766 open to the public from 10 TICKETS: HILLSIDE CINEMA Pavilion, sponsored by the >“«ÃÊEÊ>“«Ê,i«>ˆÀ a.m. to 5 p.m. and continue Country Casuals, Mathews 725-4050 *#,!94/.()'(7!9 ',/5#%34%2 6!s3#(%$5,%&/2n Upper Lancaster Volunteer ÀiiÊ*ˆVŽ‡Õ«É iˆÛiÀÞ Carolina Bar-B-Q, Gloucester Pt. 684-2450 through September 1 at Lynne’s Family Restaurant, Mathews 725-9996 Fire Department. $10 per ÎäÊÞi>ÀÃÊiÝ«iÀˆi˜Vi Rappahannock Westminster- person. Bring a lawn chair. The Seabreeze Restaurant, Gwynn’s Island 725-4000 Monday - Ladies Special The Mathews County Visitor Center, Mathews 725-4229 Admission, Medium Drink and Medium Popcorn are all for $6.00 Canterbury near Irvington. No glass bottles. Food, soft -iÀۈ˜}Ê6ˆÀ}ˆ˜ˆ>ÊÊÊ N&N Services, Woods Cross Roads, Gloucester 693-7614 “Mary Poppins” will be drinks and beer will be 7>ޘiÊ>ÀÀˆÃÊÊUÊÇxLJÊÓÓä‡Î{ÈÈ Marketplace Antiques, White Marsh, Gloucester 694-0544 For Information and Reservations 725-7760 BABYLON A.D.(PG13) INCREDIBLE HULK & HELLBOY 2 i\ÊÇxLJn£ä‡£ÈÇÇ Website: www.donkstheater.com 60 min. (PG13) 1 Hr. 54Min. Fri. (4:15), 6:30, 8:45 Fri. Hulk - (4:30), 6:45, Hellboy - 9:00 Sat. (2:00, 4:15), 6:30, 8:45 Sat. Hellboy (2:15, 4:30), Hulk 6:45, 9:00 Bethel Men’s Sun. (2:00, 4:15), 6:30 Sun. Hulk (2:15, 4:30), Hellboy 6:45 œÀÊ>ʓœ˜Ì ÞÊVœ““Õ˜ˆÌÞÊV>i˜`>ÀÊۈÈÌ\ Mon.-Thurs. (5:45), 8:00 See more movie times online! 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Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • August 28, 2008 • A3 (continued from page A2) 7HATTIMEANDWHERE swww.RRecord.com 31 Sunday Bring a helmet, drinks and snacks. A Historic Northern Neck Zack Goebbel will play at 6 Tradition of Delicious Meals p.m. at Damon & Company at Aff ordable Prices in Gloucester. 693-7218. Lenny from Lenny’s Juke Open Seven Days a Week Joint will play at 4:30 p.m. Dockside at the Blue Heron BREAKFAST Pub in Colonial Beach. Mon.-Sat. 7a.m.-11a.m. Sunday 7a.m.-3p.m. Monday LUNCH 1 Lancaster Tavern Every Day 11a.m.-3p.m. Labor Day DINNER The Historyland Community Bed & Breakfast Workshop volunteer craft Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon. group meets at the Lancaster 5p.m.-8p.m. Woman’s Club from 10 a.m. Is Now Open! We off er CATERING for to 2 p.m. Brown bag lunch. Weddings, Graduations, Reunions, New members welcome. Private Parties, and Meetings! The Lancaster Democrats Located down the street Book your Party Now! will host a Labor Day picnic from Lancaster Court from noon to 4 p.m. at 429 Cast rehearses for sold out show House Across the street Irvington Road in Kilmarnock, The Lancaster Players’ summer production of “Mary Poppins” continues tonight through from Mary Ball Wash- the residence of member Tom York. Barbecue and beverages Saturday at The Playhouse in White Stone. Shows will be presented August 28 and 29 at ington Museum 8373 Gift Certificate are on the menu. 7 p.m. and August 30 at 2 p.m. Doors open one hour before curtain time. Cast members EuropeMary KirklandBall Road (Route Adventure Travel:CruiseOne Free Meal Shoppes for Any Europe 7/30/2008 2:10 PM Page 1 rehearsing, from left, are Adam Hoff, Aline Johnson, Suzie Long as Mary Poppins, Jane Hoff 3) Lancaster, Virginia Group of Four People and Skylar Dixon. The musical is sold out. 22503 Limit one per customer 2 Tuesday Off er Expires 12/31/08 The RFM Boat Shop opens (804) 462-0080 at 9 a.m. at the Reedville Europe Kirkland Adventure Travel:Cruiseun. Shoppes Europe 7/30/2008 2:10 PM Page 1 Fishermen’s Museum. 453- We’re fluent in f 6629. 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday at the Northumberland in Kilmarnock. 453-2633. Council meets at 7 p.m. at the The Kilmarnock & District Al-Anon meets at noon at town office. Pipe Band rehearses at 7:15 Public Library at 7204 Northumberland Highway in Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. American Legion Post 117 We’ t in fun. p.m. at Campbell Memorial Acoustic Night at Damon & meets at 7 p.m. at the Post re fluen Presbyterian Church in Heathsville. Bonnie Scimone will Company in Gloucester. 693- Home on School Street in Weems. 462-7125. 7218. Reedville. Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at lead a public forum on SeniorNavigator.org. at The Woman’s Club Of The Heathsville Forge Kilmarnock United Methodist White Stone meets at the Blacksmith Guild meets from Church. 2 p.m. at the Lancaster Community Library in clubhouse at 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rice’s Duplicate Bridge will be Bring a lunch. Drinks and Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580- played at 1 p.m. at the Kilmarnock. The forum is sponsored by the Northern dessert furnished. 3377. Woman’s Club of Lancaster. Duplicate Bridge will Acoustic Night at Cruisers 462-0742. Neck Chapter of the National Association of Active and be played at 1 p.m. at Sports Bar in Gloucester. 693- The Kilmarnock Chamber of Rappahannock Westminster- 6246. Commerce meets at 8 a.m. at Retired Federal Employees. The Stepping Stones Canterbury. 435-3441. (Submit calendar items to the town office in Kilmarnock. Robert Mason Jr., editor.) 435-1302. Square Dance Club will The Tavern Quilt Guild offer classes at Freeshade meets at 10 a.m. in the Community Center in 4 Thursday Syringa from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bingo is played at 7 p.m. at transportation building at American Legion Post 86 on Rice’s Hotel/ Hughlett’s Tavern The first three classes are !REA free. Call 824-1005. Waverly Avenue in Kilmrnock. Discover the world of Carnival in Europe. It can look Italian. in Heathsville. Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at Taste French. Or sound British. But it always feels like home. The Photo SIG of the Northern Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. %VENTS Discover the world of Carnival in Europe. It can look Italian. Let the fun begin.TM Neck Computer Users Group The RFM Boat Shop opens Taste French. Or sound British. But it always feels like home. will meet at 9:15 a.m. at the 3 Wednesday n Art show The Rotary Breakfast Club at 9 a.m. at the Reedville Let the fun begin.TM Lancaster Community Library Fishermen’s Museum. 453- The Rappahannock Art in Kilmarnock. The competition meets at 7:30 a.m. at Lee’s 12 Day Mediterranean, Greece and Turkey Restaurant in Kilmarnock. 6629. League’s 47th annual Labor topic is “Low Key” images. CARNIVAL FREEDOM The Kiwanis Club meets The RFM Modelers meet Day Art Show will be held from CARNIVAL12 Day SPLENDOR Mediterranean, Greece and Turkey The Heathsville Forge * * at 10 a.m. at Reedville August 28 to September 1 at CARNIVAL SPLENDOR CARNIVAL FREEDOM Blacksmith Guild meets from at 7:30 a.m. at St. Andrews $ $ Fishermen’s Museum. 453- from * from * 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rice’s Presbyterian Church in Rappahannock Westminster- 999$ $899 Kilmarnock. 6529. from from Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580- Canterbury near Irvington. Fuel supplement additional999 $9 per guest, per day based899 on double occupancy; Hurry — book today. The Rotary Club for The Airport Club of Hummel additional $4 per guest, per day for 3rd, 4th and 5th guests. Space is limited. 3377. The exhibit is open to the Fuel supplement additional $9 per guest, per day based on double occupancy; Hurry — book today. Field meets at 6 p.m. for a additional $4 per guest, per day for 3rd, 4th and 5th guests. Space is limited. U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman’s Kilmarnock, Irvington and public August 28 from 10 a.m. to White Stone meets at 12:30 dinner meeting at The Pilot Staff will conduct satellite House at Topping. 758-5500. 3 p.m. and from August 29 to 31 office hours from 10 a.m. p.m. at Rappahannock from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It also is Westminster-Canterbury. The Rappatomac Writers Chesapeake Commons, Kilmarnock to noon at the Lancaster Critique Group meets at 10 open on Labor Day, September 1, Chesapeake Commons, Kilmarnock Community Library at 235 The Northern Neck Bay “    ” Phone: 436-9200 \ 877-436-9200 Tones meets at 2 p.m. at St. a.m. at Wicomico Episcopal from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.           “             ” Phone: 436-9200 \ 877-436-9200 School Street in Kilmarnock; *Cruise rates are category 1A, per guest, based on double occupancy, capacity controlled and cruise only. Andrews Presbyterian Church Church in Wicomico Church. *Cruise rates are category 1A, per guest, based on double occupancy, capacity controlled and cruise only. and from 2 to 4 p.m. GovernmentGovernment taxes taxes and andfees fees ($20-$170) ($20-$170) are are additional additional perper guest. RatesRates available available on on select select sailings sailings only. only. Restrictions Restrictions apply. apply. The White Stone Town © 2008 Carnival Cruise Lines. All rights reserved. Ships’ Registry:The Bahamas and Panama. GOT THE ITCH TO © 2008 Carnival Cruise Lines. All rights reserved. Ships’ Registry:The Bahamas and Panama. PLACE AN AD? [email protected] Kilmarnock trolley to make the rounds Sunday, August 30 The Kilmarnock Trolley will operate from 4 to 10 p.m. Rappahannock Art League Friday, August 29, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, August 30, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 31. 47th Annual Art Exhibit “This is an opportunity to enjoy all three towns of Kil- August 27 - S marnock, Irvington and White epte mber CONES - SHAKES - SUNDAES Stone for a family outing before 1, 2008 the last long weekend of the SPECIALTY SUNDAES - LATTES - SMOOTHIES summer is over,” said Kilmar- SHAVED ICE - SLUSHIES - BANANA SPLITS nock community development BAY BLAST director Susan Cockrell. 20 Below Hot Chocolate - Apple Dumplings Operating from May to October, the trolley moves Hot Fudge Cake – Strawberry Shortcake passengers among the major

OUTSIDE SEATING AREA commercial areas of lower OPEN 1 YEAR Lancaster County. LABOR HOURS ANNIVERSARY DAY SUN-THURS 12-9 “It is a great way to match FRI & SAT 12-10 consumers with our retail and NEXT TO FARM & HOME SUPPLY entertainment districts through N. Main St. (RT. 3) creative, fun transportation,” said Kilmarnock manager Lara FRIDAY AUG. 29,2008 Burleson. First 200 Customers Get A Bay Transit, in partnership with the Town of Kilmarnock, operates the trolley. The pas- SUGAR CONE .29 ea senger fee is 25 cents per ride. For a stop-by-stop schedule, visit.kilmarnockva.com.

Dennis and John inspect grapes prior to harvest at White Fences Vineyard & Winery and prepare for the upcoming season of Tides Inn winemaker dinners. Dennis, our Sommelier, selects the region and wines while John, the Chef de Cuisine, scours that region for interesting John Lawrence, Chef de Cuisine and and innovative local dishes which will Dennis McCoy, Sommelier pair perfectly with the chosen wines. Fall is in the air and cooler weather is right around the corner. Fall means grape harvest Wednesday and Monday has arrived for winemakers and the return of our latest Tides Inn Winemaker’s Dinner. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On September 5th, we are pleased to showcase many of the fine wines from Spain. We Thursday through Sunday will feature authentic Spanish dishes such as beautiful Tapas with Rustic Bread, classic 10 a.m.-5 pm. Paella and wines from Jerez, Toro and Duoro. Fall 2008 Wine Dinner Schedule: Note New Location: th October 10 -“Virginia Wine Month” featuring Prince Michel Vineyards Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury November 14th-Wines from Washington featuring Chateau St. Michelle Rt. 646 (Old Salem Road), Irvington, Virginia The evening will start with a reception at 6:30pm followed by dinner at 7pm at $90 per person. For reservations please call (804) 438-4489.

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Fiction or Congressional Report by Henry Lane Hull Fact Excerpts by Rep. Robert Wittman ANVILLE—Traveling across the Old technicalities which far surpass my ability to The Chesapeake Bay is at the historical levels. Also, reductions from Bob’s Almanac Dominion, one constantly sees signs of describe. heart of Virginia’s economy and in nutrient and sediment pollution Dgrowth and prosperity. Here in the last We came upon the Fusion by chance, looking its environmental well being. For are way behind schedule to meet by Robert Mason Jr. capital of the Confederacy the case seems to for lunch, but not expecting anything so good, centuries, the bay has shaped the Chesapeake 2000 agreement Picture this. be different. Crossing the bridge, which takes nor so reasonably priced. I had a delicious bowl lives and livelihoods of Virginia goals. You’re behind the wheel, US 360 over the Dan River, the most striking of miso soup for $1.50. My good wife had a residents and continues to define My Chesapeake Bay Recov- driving the posted speed limit new feature is the absence of the famous sign chicken salad sandwich and I a veggie wrap. the character of our region. Yet, as ery and Accountability Act down a scenic Northern Neck that heralded the city as the textile capital of Both were sublime, but the B.E.s ordered best important as the bay is, our efforts will ensure that we’re working road. Virginia, if not of the entire South. with the Athens salad, one of the finest Greek to restore it have fallen far short more effectively in our efforts You round a blind curve and The fabrics which took their name from the offerings this side of the Acropolis. Pericles of our aspirations. to improve the Chesapeake Bay. you’re faced with a head-on city, now are being made abroad. Cotton is would be proud. If the Athenians were dining Recently, I introduced legisla- Put simply, we must use the decision. no longer king and outsourcing has made its on meals such as these it is no wonder that they tion to moderate the Chesapeake performance-based measures of There’s a car in your lane, mark on the former economy which dominated nearly won the Peloponnesian War. Bay recovery effort. The Chesa- cross-cut budgeting and adaptive coming right at you, driving this region. US 360 is the only US highway in We seem to be the only visitors as the restau- peake Bay Accountability and management to assure that dol- the posted speed limit. America which does not cross a state line. From rant is being frequented, at least during our pas- Recovery Act, H.R. 6771, would lars currently spent on bay res- The car has swerved into its eastern terminus in Reedville to its western sage, with young, business people, causing me implement modern management toration activities are producing your lane to keep from hitting here in Danville, the road has been four-laned to question why so much of the core of the city techniques and result in a more results. By implementing cross- a cyclist taking his half out of almost all the way, from Lilian onto this river- is empty. Surely these folks have to be working productive and efficiently man- cut budgeting, which will identify the middle of the road. side city, save for the eight-mile stretch between somewhere? If we lived closer I should be a aged recovery effort. I offered this the amount of money and where Those pesky cyclists. Burgess and Heathsville. regular here, indeed I almost would drive here bill in August and plan to con- it is being spent on bay restoration Sharing the road is one It was on those two lanes that John Sanford, for another meal. From me, that is the equiva- tinue pushing for passage when efforts, we can better understand thing, but I ain’t giving them a Northumberland County deputy sheriff, lost lent of a five-star rating. Congress returns in September. and manage the dollars spent on the whole dang surface. his life in the line of duty several years ago. Our waiter, Jonathan, is a student at the Cleaning up the bay is a com- the bay. They’ve got suicidal tenden- Traversing the entire course of the four lanes, local community college, preparing to trans- plex effort. Currently, it includes Additionally, by using adap- cies, says Stanford Crockett of John has been on mind, causing me to wonder fer to VCU. When he told us his destination, I more than 1,000 localities, 10 tive management we will evalu- Irvington. whether more such grievous losses will have to asked if he intended to be an art major, and his federal agencies, six states, the ate if the dollars spent on the bay That may be a little extreme. occur for those last few miles to be widened. response was affirmative. Some schools have District of Columbia and count- restoration efforts are producing At the least, all that tight Once on this side of the Dan, driving up reputations which transcend time and space. less non-governmental organiza- results and if they are not, this spandex has cut off the blood Main Street one sees row after row of closed Danville’s river vistas are among the most tions. The level of federal, state, money should be redirected to circulation to their brains and stores and businesses. The stately old build- beautiful of any city in Virginia. The path of the local and stakeholder participa- those efforts that are working. altered their common sense. ings remain, but they stand as wanton vestiges water remains in a natural state despite the gen- tion is a testament to the shared Using these tools we’ll be able Even a child on his first of the city’s former glories. When I first came erations of industrial activity on the banks. The commitment to restoration. How- to better organize our efforts and set of training wheels knows here as a child, the Last White House of the course of the water still flows through greenery ever, we’ve seen billions of dol- allocate resources. This will trans- that when it comes to traffic Confederacy was the public library. Today it is and attractive shorelines. The hills of the city lars spent over the years, without late into more effective bay resto- his two-wheeler is no match a restored landmark, approximating the appear- give views worth pausing to contemplate and seeing corresponding progress. ration efforts and better returns on for a compact, much less a ance of 1865. The neighboring homes are also despite the abandoned facades, the streets are While there have been some the dollars we invest. sedan, an SUV, or an eighteen- in pristine condition, making all the more dire clean and well-kept. encouraging developments, there Prior to coming to Congress, I wheeler. the contrast with the commercial structures The hillside of Hollywood, Calif., has its are many problematic issues that spent 18 years as a shellfish spe- When it comes to a colli- down the hill. sign, and Danville had its. These two man- remain unresolved. Among those cialist monitoring water quality sion, a bicyclist loses. One of Danville’s new successes is the Yene made intrusions into nature documented their that directly impact the First and environmental health issues When it comes to the penal Fusion Café, where we momentarily finished burgs distinctively, and I hope one day Danville District, blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay water- system, I’m a virgin, says lunch, and where I am writing this column at a will restore its banner which told visitors that are down 70 percent since 1990. shed. I understand firsthand the David Hinson of White Stone. table in a 19th-century mansion, now an eatery, this was like no other place in Virginia. The Native oyster populations are cur- complexity of this recovery proj- I don’t want to go to jail for fully equipped with Wi-Fi, and all the other city deserves no less. rently at less than 1 percent of ect and I’ve drawn heavily on my hitting somebody on a bicycle, experience in drafting this bill. he said. While the techniques required Somewhere between child- by my bill are modern, they’re hood and adulthood, the fear not unproven. Both cross-cut factor has been replaced with a Letters to the Editor budgeting and adaptive manage- sense of entitlement. ment have been used successfully Pedal-pushers claim they are Life begins happened in the former life of over the shrubs on the left of ble housing in the Middle Pen- in complex restoration efforts in entitled to their share of the the child. This statement seems the circle, and hit the tree and insula and Northern Neck also the Everglades, the Great Lakes blacktop. at conception to be a prelude to the conclu- dug it’s wheels in the blacktop. contribute to these problems. and the California Bay Delta. By Yet, how much road tax are From Albert N. Nunn, sion which the writer attempts It happened so fast that no one With no increase in federal or applying lessons learned in these they paying? asks Crockett. Kilmarnock to develop. could obtain a license plate state funds, Bay Aging is com- programs, I think we will achieve They’re certainly not paying at Your contributor (“Sperm, What the writer is attempt- number. peting with other non-profits for substantial improvements in the pump to fill their bike. eggs, and soul”) seems fix- ing to develop is a materialist- This past week, another truck local dollars. Chesapeake Bay restoration. Cyclists should be required ated on casting questionable reductionist, even a secularist, with trailer turned around in Like all non-profits, volun- Restoring the Chesapeake Bay to pay a tax on their bikes, criticism on the response to presentation of his argument. the same area taking half of the teers are absolutely critical to is important to Virginia, and has register them like cars. the question “When does life By using psychologists and tree with it. It doesn’t look like some of our programs. Meals on national and global implications That money could help build begin,” asked of the two presi- psychiatrists without dis- it will live and the church will Wheels is our most well known as well. As a member of the House roads, or bicycle lanes, said dential candidates. tinction of their separate but have to pay to replace it. program. So far this year, Bay Natural Resources Committee, Hinson. He scoffs at one of the can- related disciplines in describ- We don’t understand, with a Aging volunteers have deliv- the health of the Chesapeake is a We don’t have to tax the kid didate’s response, “at concep- ing memories and recollections 50-foot drive why you had to ered 184,958 meals using their priority. I believe the Chesapeake on his training wheels, but tion,” and then rhetorically of children, he brings to bear cut so short. Surely you knew own vehicles. Although the Bay Accountability and Recovery let’s consider a registration comments that this answer the interesting word-play of that you had run over an eight- cost of meals has risen, Bay Act will set us on track to achieve for those cyclists 18 and older would suggest “human sexual deceiving himself and others foot tree, bending it to the Aging has been fortunate to substantial improvements in who insist a full lane of high- intercourse can force the hand by twisting words into non- ground and stripping off the receive financial support from Chesapeake Bay Restoration. way is their rightful domain. of God.” entities, a method referred to bark. churches, businesses, individu- We can launch a go green This is patently absurd, but in the psychological commu- Our only recourse is to als, foundations and grants to (as in tax dollars) campaign nevertheless in line with the nity as “recovered memory install a chain across the drive- supplement the stagnate federal for cyclists. circular arguments presented syndrome” and “false memory way making it difficult for our and state funds. appahannock It’s a safety thing given the in the writer’s letter. He further syndrome,” which are recog- members when we have ser- People who live in other Record USPS (455-600) average age and attitude of confounds the reader by erro- nized by many psychiatrists as vices. areas of the Commonwealth 27 N. Main St., P.O. Box 400, most local drivers. neously stating the “belief ” of symptoms of schizophrenia, a To the driver, please come are not as fortunate. They are Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 paradigmatic metaphor which forward as you must be aware being placed on waiting lists      4      Bikers, don’t be a statistic. Saducees of the time of Jesus " .&/"111--" +-! +) Hug the shoulder for your own that there was no resurrection, has the ring of diagnosis, but is of the damage you did. for meals. Our volunteers are good. Wear bright colors and that is, the return of souls of the actually useless in modernity. thinking about how often and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Gaskins, reflective garb. Invest in some departed to inhabit yet another Theologically, there are two Eat or heat? how far they can afford to travel General Managers lights and mirrors. body to “reap the consequences theories regarding the origin of to deliver meals. Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor Learn some hand signals. of their actions in previous the soul. The Creationist holds From Jean M. Duggan, The Emergency Services pro- J. E. Currell, Publisher, 1927-1993 Urbanna Obscene gestures don’t count. lives.” that each new human soul is the gram is solely funded through 0 (&.%"!1""'(3"2 ",/%-&./).1""' Gas prices, the housing /&()-*+ '* ./"-+ Respect motorists. 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Tim Kaine recently portation, fuel, air conditioners, &()-*+ '   announced $17 million in you see me coming. recall events which supposedly the ovum and the sperm, a fully utility bills, grab bars, walkers, SubscriptionsSubscriptions (payable (payable in inadvance): advance): $20 complete creative act designed reductions for fiscal year 2009 canes, wheel chairs, chair lifts per$25 year per in year the Northernin the Northern Neck and Neck Mid- dlesexand Middlesex County; $28 County; per year $36 elsewhere. per year by the Creator, God. Thus, life and $15 million in fiscal year and bath chairs. Singleelsewhere. copy, $ .50. Single copy: $.50. begins at conception. 2010. 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However, main phone number, 435-1701, and then QPERYEARQPERMONTHS the employee's extension when prevalent circular argument. seniors, how are they manag- for some, juggling a tiny budget prompted, or use the e-mail address. In actuality, both have their ing in these tough times? The might mean cutting back on 3TUDENTSUBSCRIPTIONQFORMONTHS majority of Bay Aging clients NewsroomNewsroom Staff: Staff: adherents. Biblical reference trips. This phenomenon is wor- RobertRobert D. D. Mason Jr., Jr., Editor Editor to Genesis presents “life” as are on fixed and low incomes. risome, particularly as people extensionextension 25, 25, [email protected] /2/RDERAN)NTERNETSUBSCRIPTION having occurred when God They are already making do begin to isolate themselves LisaLisa Hinton-Valdrighi,Hinton-Valdrighi with a lot less. Many have only extensionextension 23, 23, [email protected]@rrecord.com ANDDOWNLOADA0$&VERSIONOFTHE “breathed” into a form of “clay,” because they don’t have the Reid Pierce-ArmstrongRobb Hoff creating a human being, thus, $700 to $750 income per month. $2 to go to town and mix with extensionextension 22, 24, [email protected] [email protected] ENTIRE2APPAHANNOCK2ECORDON ReidAlex Armstrong,Haseltine two independent, but related, With small monthly incomes, other people. extension 28, [email protected] extension 22, [email protected] YOURCOMPUTER'ETIT7EDNESDAYS acts: the “forming” and the financial decisions can be life- Bay Aging is asking our del- Katherine Shrader extensionKatherine 22, [email protected] Shrader “breathing.” In the procreative threatening. In some cases they egates, senators and congress- extension 22, [email protected] QPERYEARQPERMONTHS William R. Fix, copy editor act, this forming and breathing do not have enough money to men to remember the people Williamextension R.24, Fix,[email protected] copy editor, occur simultaneously. Thus, the purchase their medications, food who are the most vulnerable and extensionCorrespondent: 24, [email protected] AdvertisingAudrey Thomasson Staff: Q0AYMENTENCLOSED.EWQ2ENEWALQ “breath of life” can be referred and utility bills. Some sacrifice to evaluate their funding priori- [email protected], 436-1904 fuel for food or medications. It (address e-mail to [email protected]) to as the moment when God ties. We are committed to bring- LindaAdvertising Troise, mgr., Staff: extension 13 Q"ILLME Q may be hard to believe that we #HARGETOOR FAD infuses a physical construct ing what people need to live (addressK.C. e-mailTroise, to [email protected]) extension 19 have so many people who must MarilynSara Bryant,Amiss, manager extension 11 with a heavenly animation, his healthfully and independently extension 13 lifegiving breath in the creative choose whether they eat or heat as long as possible by offering Chris McClintock, extension 15 .AME?????????????????????????????????????? ProductionK.C. Troise, extension Staff: 19 their home. Bay Aging expects Marilyn Bryant, extension 11 act. Life naturally ceases when long-term care management (address e-mail to [email protected]) Joanna Hatch, extension 15 this breath, this animating that skyrocketing bills for home services, affordable accessible Wayne Smith, mgr., extension 17 !DDRESS???????????????????????????????????? influence, this soul, departs the energy will be even more of a senior housing, public transpor- KarynProduction M. Bristow, Staff:extension 17 body. problem this winter for seniors tation, weatherization, housing Susan(address e-mailFaulkner to [email protected], extension 18 and people on low incomes. WayneGloria Smith, Bosher, Mgr. extension, extension 1726 repair, home ownership coun- Brenda Burtner, extension 16 #ITY???????????????????????????????????????? Bay Aging has many ser- Sarah Bowis, extension 17 Church’s tree seling and more. Publishing/BusinessSusan Faulkner, extension 18Staff: vices to help people, but when Bay Aging has been serv- FrederickJoan Ramsay-Johnson, A. Gaskins, extension president, 17 3TATE????:IP??????????0HONE????????????? destroyed by truck some factors are combined ing the people of the Middle extensionGloria 20, Bosher, [email protected] extension 17 they threaten an already vulner- BettieBrenda Lee Burtner, Gaskins, extension treasurer, 16 From Richard E. Newlon, Peninsula and Northern Neck extension 21, [email protected] Irvington able population. Social Security since 1978. To volunteer, or Publishing/BusinessGladys Larson, accounts Staff: mgr., #REDIT#ARD.O??????????????????????????? cost-of-living adjustments have for services, call 1-800-493- extensionFrederick A.14, Gaskins, [email protected] president About two years ago, a local Annextension Shelton, 20, [email protected] accounts mgr., not kept up with the rise of food 0238 in the Northern Neck or Bettie Lee Gaskins, treasurer %XPIRATION$ATE??????????????????????????? nursery planted a pine tree to extension 12, [email protected] be used each Christmas for our prices and fuel, which has risen 1-800-6936109 in the Middle extension 21, [email protected] 20 percent or more. Benefits to Kate Oliver,Subscriptions: CPA, accounts payable 3IGNATURE????????????????????????????????? “Tree of Lights.” It thrived and Peninsula. For Bay Transit, call Annaextension Ticer, 21, circulation [email protected] manager, was looking great. seniors and low income people 1-877-869-6046. extensionKim Kent, 16, accounts [email protected] manager are not keeping pace with Medi- Gifts can be sent to Bay extension 14, [email protected] -AILTO2APPAHANNOCK2ECORD#IRCULATION$EPT A few months ago we had Ann Shelton, accounts manager our parking paved and follow- care premiums, deductibles, Aging, Attention: Jean Duggan, extension 12, [email protected] 0/"OXs+ILMARNOCK 6!  ing this, a large tractor-trailer co-pays, prescription drugs and development director, P.O. Box other health care expenses. The Subscriptions: 0HONE   EXT OREMAILCIRCULATION RRECORDCOM was seen pulling into the park- 610, Urbanna VA 23175. Spec- Anna Ticer, circulation manager ing lot. Needless to say it ran lack of affordable and accessi- ify the nature of the gift. extension 16, [email protected] Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • August 28, 2008 • A5

Letters to the Editor Email your NEWS to: Then again does 70 percent These are the stations I watch the eight years of mismanage- Preborn of our oil have to be imported? most of the time. It is so frus- ment, attempts to trash the [email protected] How many voters are aware trating when you are trying to Constitution, legalize torture babies are that we are exporting record watch, for example, the Olym- and take away basic rights guar- independent, quantities of gasoline and pics, 60 Minutes, the national anteed by the Bill of Rights. diesel fuel? Together these rep- news, and the stations go out, Yep, Karl Rove in drag. Or fully human resent 9 percent of America’s saying “no signal.” Sometimes worse, maybe someone who refining capacity diverted from if I switch from Richmond actually believes what she is From Mei-Li G. Beane, Hear Lincoln Scream Kilmarnock our own use here. to Norfolk channels that will told by some who live in Rush In last week’s issue of the Wouldn’t banning these help, but most of the time that Land. as you Pinch Your Pennies Rappahannock Record, the exports be the very first action doesn’t work either. I pay the writer of “Sperm, egg and to take for immediate relief same amount for my service at Jean’s. soul” criticized John McCa- at the pump? President Bush as anyone else, but every day Democrats in’s opinion that human rights repeatedly says he doesn’t have these signals go out. Take advantage of extra savings during a magic wand for alleviating Because I live in a wooded begin at conception as “igno- to watch our rance inspired by superficial gas prices. Isn’t this one? area, I can’t receive satellite TV. End of Summer Sale doctrines.” The local workers who come nomination That writer believes McCa- Another angel out try everything they can, but Now Going On! their hands are tied too. I under- The Northumberland County in’s ideas are simplistic because From Jon Baer, the idea that life begins at con- stand Westmoreland County is Democrats will hold a special Kilmarnock getting new equipment because ception implies that “sexual I have been reading in the meeting Thursday, August 28, Jean’s Bargain Center intercourse can force the hand their supervisors threatened a at 8 p.m. at the Northumberland Record recently about angels that law suit and Northumberland of God,” traditional British law have visited or reside in the com- County Community Center at ®8IZ#VZ/FX8IFO6TFE8JMM%P¯ granted personhood to a child County was scheduled to have 679 Browns Store Road. munity. the work done last year. Now I only after it was born, and, On August 19, I encountered The meeting will be followed – Open Mon., ur., Fri., & Sat. – since a soul may be reincar- hear that they have the service at 9:30 p.m. by a Convention such an angel. Her name is Jill up for sale again. You have no Rt. 360 between Heathsville & Burgess nated from a previous life, who Harcum. That day I was sitting at Watch Party to watch Barack is to know when that soul actu- idea how frustrating this can Obama accept the nomination. 804-580-2850 my computer when I received a be. Can’t anyone do anything ally began? call from Kilmarnock Town Hall. Bring a snack or dessert to The idea that any human about this problem? They don’t share and a beverage. They had my wallet, which I had even give me a break in my bill, action can “force the hand of not even realized was missing. God” is silly. No human action and of course if I don’t pay it, How it became lost, I still do not they will cancel my service. can force God to do anything. know. Lancaster The Upper Deck This is self-evident as women They have already lost so much When I retrieved my wallet business in our county, and don’t get pregnant every time from Town Hall, credit cards, Democrats Crab & Rib House they have intercourse. believe me, if I had any other cash, driver’s license, medical choice, they would lose mine American jurisprudence insurance cards and pictures were being based on the British too. plan picnic All You Can Eat Labor Day Buffet all intact. If anyone has any sugges- Common Law, it is appropriate My wife and I are preparing to The Lancaster Democrats $ 95 to quote it when making legal tions or can help, please let me are hosting a Labor Day picnic 21. leave soon for an extended trip, so know. arguments, but one must quote not having to scramble to replace Monday, September 1, at 429 Friday & Saturday 5-10pm it correctly. The truth is that credit cards, and identification is Irvington Road in Kilmarnock, early English jurists such as a blessing. Recognizing the residence of member Tom Sunday 12-7pm Henry de Bracton (circa 1250) I called Ms. Harcum to thank York. The picnic will be from and Sir Edward Coke (circa her, but I want the community to a hero noon to 4 p.m. Barbecue and Monday - Regular Menu 12-5pm 1550) both maintained that to know that angels are still moving From Cain-Mattocks beverages are on the menu. intentionally kill a pre-born among us. and the Delk Family, Democrats and guests are child once the mother had felt Lancaster urged to come and enjoy this Spiced Shrimp, Crab Balls, Clam Strips, the quickening (baby moving Enough, please Altymous Delk, an entrepre- opportunity for fun and fellow- Fried Oysters, Baked Atlantic Salmon, for the first time) was homi- neur, artist, plumber, carpen- ship along with the chance to Broiled Fish, Fried Fish, Fried Chicken, cide. The reason they chose to From John Paul C. Hanbury, ter and engineer, was recently talk politics and share opinions Vegetables, Hushpuppies, Fresh Salad Bar, assign personhood to the baby Irvington diagnosed with terminal lung on current issues. at the first moment the mother One of Sen. Obama’s greatest cancer. “With the Iraq war, the defi- New England Clam Chowder & More felt movement in her womb assets for election in the North- Altymous worked at the Tides cit, homeland security and the was because in an age with no Resort in Irvington for over 15 upcoming state and national ern Neck is none other than the Come check out our new all you can eat menu! medical technology, the baby’s writer of “Obama could be the years until his retirement. Delk elections, there will be plenty movement was the only way to first Arab-American president,” has worked for several churches to talk about,” said chair- know it was alive, and therefore letter August 21, who spews her in the community and several man Donna Thompson. “We Come By Boat or Land deserving of protection. vitrolic character assassination businesses. He was one of the should also use this holiday Reincarnation, or even endlessly on those of us who first plumbers to bring running to celebrate those Democratic *River Taxi Available* whether humans have souls, subscribe to the Rappahannock water to the Merry Point area. programs through the years cannot actually be proven scien- Record. He always worried about that have been so beneficial tifically. Some people do quote Ignorance on her part is no others before himself, so he to working and middle-class Open: certain passages of the Bible to excuse for what we have had to would charge the bare mini- Americans.” / ÕÀðÊ{«“‡n«“ÊUÊÀˆ°Êx«“‡£ä«“ point to reincarnation, but that endure. We can, however, rec- mum for services performed. Anyone interested in par- is strictly a matter of interpre- ognize demagogy and bigotry Even at the time of diagno- ticipating in local Demo- ->Ì°Ê£Ó«“‡£ä«“ÊUÊ-՘°Ê££>“‡x«“ tation of the text and opinion. when we see it so blatantly and sis he remained calm, smiled cratic activities should contact What the Bible is quite specific ubiquitously expressed and so at the doctor and said “thank Thompson at 436-0605, or visit Mollusk, VA L 462-7400 about is the personhood of pre- freely published in our news- you.” He remains timid and www.lancovadems.org. born babies. Notice how in the paper. soft spoken. first chapter of the Gospel of I despair for the Republican Now he needs help from the Luke, Elizabeth exclaims that Party in Virginia that should community. The state is not her pre-born John recognized distance itself from the likes of willing to help at all, so we Mary’s pre-born Jesus and her. are seeking assistance to cover “leaped for joy.“ Not only were travel expenses and the costs of both babies alive but recogniz- Obama is fantastic medicine. To find out how you able to each other and capable can help, please call 462-5641. of emotion. From Joanne Chewning, Biblical arguments aside, Wicomico Church no one can prove scientifically Each week, I look forward Shortcomings to reading the Letters to the that humans have souls. That From Daniel Carter, pre-born babies are alive, inde- Editor in this newspaper. I Richmond/Lancaster pendent and fully human from can count on being amused, The Lancaster county admin- the moment of conception is outraged, informed, surprised istrator and board of supervi- unquestionable. and proud to live in a country sors are quick to point blame All fetal development is whose citizens have the right to at others, yet are well-versed driven by the embryo from speak freely. in deflecting blame from them- it’s very first moments of exis- I enjoy the contrast between selves while conveniently tence. A baby has a complete what I consider a thoughtful, ignoring their own shortcom- set of DNA at the precise educated expression of ideas ings. moment the sperm and the egg about the human soul, and the Last week’s article pertain- come together. He immediately rather shrill, shallow ranting ing to telecommunication taxes begins to develop and create against Barack Obama. is just the most recent example. his own placenta and amniotic Frankly, I believe it’s a lot Can anyone really believe that fluid. The mother’s body acts more civilized to write a letter county officials were reluctant primarily as a host. It is true, of support for one’s chosen can- to inflict another tax on its citi- that Bracton and Coke did not didate, rather than write to tear zens when they have no qualms think the baby was a person the other guy apart. With that about letting county taxpayers until it could wiggle, but that in mind, I’m writing to say that foot the bill for a $7 million is because they didn’t have I voted for Sen. Obama in the courthouse? the technology to know that it Virginia Primary, and that my While officials of neighbor- wiggled and directed it’s own admiration and support for him ing counties exhibited fore- environment from the moment has grown steadily since then. sight and reaped several $100 of conception. Because we now He is very smart, energetic, thousand windfalls, Lancaster have the benefit of superior hard-working, courageous, officials garnered just $86,000 technology, our government dedicated, and in a word: fan- for its taxpayers while bemoan- officials should make their tastic. ing just how unfair it all is. decisions based on science, The addition of Joe Biden as Decisions such as this, cou- not philosophy. John McCain Barack Obama’s running mate pled with a frivolous lawsuit knows no question is above has made me very happy and and forcing an unwanted court- the pay grade of the President I look forward to this historic house upon the citizens of Lan- of the United States, so he has election. On to November. caster County, truly leads one bothered to look at current sci- to wonder....are the lunatics ence and can therefore say with Poor service with running the asylum? “cocksure” certainty that life begins at conception. no alternatives Slinging From Kitty Creeth, Reedville for McCain Energy I was so glad to read your From Larry McGlamary, independence article on last week’s front Kilmarnock page that the Northumberland It seems that Kilmarnock has confusion County Board of Supervisors a guest in the area, but in drag. has filed an official complaint A letter recently published by From Jerry Peill, with the State Corporation Lancaster the Rappahannock Record had Commission about Verizon’s to have been written by Karl Sen. McCain rightly echoes service in our area. I wrote President George W. Bush in Rove. letters to Verizon in February With all the innuendo, misin- decrying our dependence on 2005 and February 2008 with foreign oil. To their common formation and out and out lies, no response. Now, if only they it had to be one of the fabrica- call for an urgent program of could do something about the new domestic drilling, Sen. tions from the Bush/McCain poor service local subscribers folks. McCain adds his support for receive with their cable TV, I a fresh round of nuclear power I would suggest instead of would really be pleased. following the lead of such plant construction. This seems Comcast purchased the local a prudent further step towards dim-witted dribble, one should cable service from Adelpia find out the facts. The garbage energy independence. two years ago with the under- But how would it work in slinging from the McCain camp standing and agreement that is the same old mendacity that practice? We currently import they would provide new cable 92 percent of the enriched ura- came from Bush, but with and replace all the old equip- McCain being a Bush clone, nium used to fuel our existing ment. This has yet to be done. nuclear plants, versus the 70 one should expect the same. Comcast tells me that it’s just I hear misleading statements percent of our oil needs which the “local stations” that cause have to be imported. Wouldn’t that McCain is a maverick. problems. Well the so called Ha...a maverick that voted 100 his plan just deepen our depen- “local stations” are NBC, dence? percent with Bush in 2008 and CBS, ABC, PBS and FOX. almost 90 percent throughout A6 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • August 28, 2008 What’s happening around town? %NGAGEMENTS www.RRecord.com Watson-Begole Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Watson of Wicomico Church announce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Miss Julie Lynn Watson, to William Edgar Begole, the son of FLOWERBED Mrs. Florence Franks Begole of Richmond and the late Michael Cary Begole. Miss Watson is the grand- Anniversary Sale daughter of Mrs. Jeannette Crickmore of Irvington and the Friday & Saturday late Clarence Crickmore and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Watson of August 29 & 30 Banning, Calif. The prospective groom is the 10 am to 6 pm grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Fearn Franks Sr. of Rich- 34 Chesapeake Drive mond and the late Mr. and Mrs. 7HITE3TONE 6!s   Edgar Ray Begole, formerly of Richmond. Miss Watson is a graduate Julie Lynn Watson of St. Catherine’s School. She and William Edgar Begole received a bachelor’s in history Savannah Joe’s from Virginia Commonwealth trating in theater, photography 6:30pm - 10:30pm • $10.00 Cover University. She is a freelance and computer science with a stage manager in New York City. minor in philosophy. He is a Ron Moody and the Centaurs Mr. Begole graduated from master’s candidate in directing St. Christopher’s School and at The New School for Drama in Friday, August 29 received a bachelor’s in interdis- Manhattan. ciplinary studies from Rochester A summer 2009 wedding is Sun., 1-4 pm Open Mic • no cover Institute of Technology, concen- planned. Beer & Barbeque Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Thomas Smith Smith-Beierly & Rock n’Roll We’ve got you covered - 2400 sq. ft. under cover Mr. and Mrs. William H. Smith-Meredith nuptials held Smith of Kilmarnock announce Remember.... what happens at Savannah Joe’s Jodie Elizabeth Meredith and Mrs. Thomas J. Smith of the engagement of their daugh- stays at Savannah Joe’s and Jeffrey Thomas Smith White Stone and the grand- ter, Tina Renee Smith, to Robert were married July 12, 2008, at son of Anne B. Conley of Anthony Beierly, the son of Mr. 804-435-6000 • Kilmarnock the Church of the Good Shep- Richmond and the late Owen and Mrs. Peter Beierly Jr. of herd in Norfolk with Bishop W. Conley. He is a graduate Hampton. Charles Vache offi ciating. of Old Dominion University Miss Smith is a 1994 gradu- The bride is the daughter where he majored in industrial ate of Lancaster High School. th of Sarah M. Meredith and the technology and engineering. She received a bachelor’s in granddaughter of Sydney O. He is employed as an electri- nursing from Barton College 10 Annual Meredith, both of Norfolk, cal designer with Dominion in Wilson, N.C., in 1998. She and the late Dr. H. Clarkson Virginia Power in Midlothian. is employed at Rappahannock Meredith Jr. She is a gradu- A reception following the Westminster-Canterbury and Tina Renee Smith Fall and Holiday ate of the College of William service was held at the Nor- Bon Secours Mary Immaculate and Robert Anthony Beierly and Mary and will attend the folk Yacht and Country Club. Hospital. VCU School of Dentistry in After a honeymoon in The prospective groom is a the fall. Cancun, the couple lives in 1990 graduate of Ortega High tion in Hampton. The groom is the son of Mr. Chesterfi eld. School in California. He is a A November 2008 wedding BAZAAR foreman for Basic Construc- is planned. Irvington United Methodist Church On the corner of Irvington Rd & King Carter Dr ,OCAL.EWS TIME: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sr. Airman Adam McCarty bridge tournament. and friend, Amanda Reifeiss, Wallace Carter celebrated his Remember These Saturday Dates both of Little Rock, Ark., have birthday on Monday, August 25. been visiting his grandparents, Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Margaret Ann and Chandler Braatz have been their daughters Luckham in Irvington, John and families, Kirsten and Sonny October 4: Homemade Brunswick stew McCarty and Mary Savalina Ivie and son, Jackson, of Burl- & sandwich-eat in the café or take out and Norwood McCarty in Lan- ington, Vt., and Karen and Tom caster. Smith and children, Ryan and November 1: Homemade mild Chili John and Betty Taliaferro are Kate, of Westport, Ct. expecting longtime friends, Mr. Alex Abbott returned to his with a seasoning bar and homemade cornbread and Mrs. E. L. Butterworth of home on Sunday after a two- Richmond, to be their guests week vacation in Myrtle Beach, December 6: Homemade Vegetable several days this week. S.C., with friends. Soup & chicken noodle with sandwich-eat in Friends of Lawson Schools Patty and Sandy Saunders left will be glad to hear his condition, on Sunday to visit their daughter, the café or take out following aeortic valve replace- Amber Saunders, in California. ment and quadruple by-pass sur- Charles and Anita Lee, for- Theme Baskets gery on Friday at Sentara Heart merly of Yorktown and Fleets Hospital, 600 Gresham Drive, Bay, have moved into their new Holiday Items Norfolk, VA 23507, is improv- home on Harbour View Drive, Mr. and Mrs. William Ansel Sanders ing daily. Prayers and best White Stone, and will now be Entertainment Gifts wishes are appreciated. living there full time. Sanders-Hughes nuptials held Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Trish Fillingham’s son, David, Special Tables Blankenship of Jarvis Point last and his co-pilot, fl ew Helio Helen Broughton Hughes Mrs. Austin Carey, Miss week were their children, David Estavasez (the NASCAR racer) Wreaths and William Ansel Sanders Jennifer May, Mrs. Pryor of Naperville, Ill., and Sara of to Richmond June 27. David were married August 2, 2008, Rayburn, Miss Anne Sand- Morristown, N.J. rented a car and drove to Kil- We always tithe 20% of our earnings: 10% to the Deputy at Christ Church Episcopal in ers, Miss Charlotte Sanders, Rob Powell of Richmond marnock to visit Trish for the Santa Program in Lancaster; 10% to the Tim Downey Fund. Greenville, S.C. The recep- Miss Sarah Stanton, Mrs. spent the weekend with his day. tion was held at the bride’s Gene Wright and Dr. Cynthia brother-in-law and sister, Mr. parents’ home. Yeiser. and Mrs. Tom Spafford. The bride is the daughter William Bruce Sanders was Mrs. Ned Crockett was in of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Earle the best man. The groomsmen Richmond over the weekend Hughes Jr. of Greenville. were Michael Brown, Kai where she participated in a The groom is the son of Evans, Lawson Grumbine, William Bruce Sanders of Robert Hughes, Michael Irvington and Mrs. Julia Blair McNamara, Gage Weekes, Geier of White Stone. Richard Williams and James Mrs. Cary Hughes Weekes, Zunka. !REA the bride’s sister, was matron The couple will live in of honor. Bridesmaids were Greenville. %VENTS The Smithsonian’s New Harmonies: n After hours “Corn Ethanol & Chesa- Celebrating American Roots Music peake Bay: Unforeseen Con- Exhibition: September 6-October 15, 2008 sequences” will be presented 420 CHRIST CHURCH ROAD, WEEMS, VIRGINIA at the Virginia Institute of RootsExhibition Music brought Festival to you by the Smithsonianis also supportedInstitution, the Virginia by Foundationthe Rappahannock for the Humanities, & theFoundation Virginia Association for of Museums.the Arts Marine Science After Hours Roots Music Festival supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts & the National Endowment for the Arts with the Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thurs- and the RappahannockChesapeake Foundation Chorale. for the Arts Hosted& The Chesapeake by Chorale.the Foundation Hosted by the Foundation for Historic for Historic Christ Christ Church. Church. day, August 28, on the VIMS campus at Gloucester Point. PLUS Registration required; call 684- 7846, or visit vims.edu/events. Roots Music Festival

Catering in the Churchyard COST: Live performances DONATION by Karen Saturday, September 6, 2008 11:00 am-5:00 pm

11:00 – Dennis Zotigh – Native American dance, music and stories Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Maxwell Nance Jr. 11:30 - Church of the Deliverance, Lively-Gospel music 12:00 - Northern Neck Chantey Singers - Work songs of the Menhaden fishing culture Neal-Nance wedding held 1:00 - Todd Crowley – Autoharp and vocals, Folk music Mr. and Mrs. Presley Neale Neale, formerly of Mundy Point, 2:00 – “Twistin Hay” -- Irish traditional music of Callao announce the mar- and the late Lawrence and Ethel 3:00 - Steve Keith – Jazz, Blues, Blue Grass, Country. riage of their daughter, Miss Bush, formerly of Essex County. 4:00 - Bill & Macon Gurley w/Gay Granger, Bassist – Country, Blue Grass, Jazz, Blues & Celtic Lacey Jane Neale, to Kenneth The groom is the grandson of 5:00 - Stephen Bennett – Guitar, harp guitar, resonator guitar. Maxwell Nance Jr. of Callao, the Lewis and Irene Jones of Farn- 11:00-4:00 son of Maxwell “Max” Nance ham and the late Claire Potter Petting Zoo: Touch & try unique musical instruments. Hosted by Todd Crowley & family. of Heathsville and Ms. Barbara Wilkins, formerly of North Caro- Children’s Tent: Make and play your own instrument. Saunders of Callao. lina. 11:30-2:30 -- For Sale: Food and non-alcoholic beverages. A small family ceremony was The bride was escorted by her held August 10 at the home of the father and given in marriage by BringFOUNDATION your own FOR chairs HISTORIC and CHRIST picnic CHURCH if you, wishINC. bride’s parents in Mundy Point her parents. 420 Christ Church Road ɸ Weems, Virginia with pastor Sue Ann Salmon After a honeymoon in Negril, For all Occasions FOUNDATIONwww.christchurch1735.org FOR HISTORIC CHRISTɸ (804)438-6855 CHURCH, INC. offi ciating. Jamaica, the couple will live in #HRIST#HURCH2OADs7EEMS 6IRGINA The bride is the granddaughter their home in Northumberland 804.435.9876 WWWCHRISTCHURCHORGs   of the late Thomas and Virginia County. Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • August 28, 2008 • A7 Area Events The n Fashion show n Farmhouse Concerts The Women of St. Francis Three upcoming Farmhouse de Sales Catholic Church will Concerts have been scheduled host its annual fashion show at the home of Mary Beane by George Moore, MD luncheon at Indian Creek in Miskimon. Bassist Jimmy Yacht and Country Club near Masters and guitarist Trey Pol- Kilmarnock September 17 at lard will return September 6. 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $22 each Grammy winner and National Custom Decorating, Accessories and Gifts through September 3 and may Flatpicking Champion guitarist be purchased by phoning Rene Pat Donohue will be featured 18 S. Main St. ● Kilmarnock, VA ● 435-1783 Sica at 580-4476. After Sep- September 28. Guitarist Ste- tember 3, tickets are $25. phen Bennett will return Octo- No tickets will be sold ber 25. after September 13. For par- Depending upon interest, ties of four or more, send one shows will be at 4 p.m. and check. Make checks payable to 8:30 p.m. A donation of $15 is WOMEN OF ST. FRANCIS payable at the door. Dessert and and mail to Rene Sica, P.O. coffee, tea or water included. Box 576, Wicomico Church, Reservations required, farm- VA 22579. Enclose a self- [email protected]. addressed stamped envelope. Everything Must Go n Kinsale Day Summer Clearance n Recollections Kinsale Day will be held The Northern Neck Military September 20. The Kinsale Distinctive Ladies Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories Offi cers’ Association of Amer- Foundation’s annual meeting Ó{Ê7°Ê ÕÀV Ê-ÌÀiiÌÊÊUÊ{Îx‡ÓÓää ica (MOAA) will publish a Kilmarnock snapshots will begin at 11 a.m. beside œ˜°q->Ì°Ê£ä‡x\ÎäÊUÊ-՘°Ê£Ó‡{ hardbound book Recollections, the gazebo. Henry Lane Hull about the World War II experi- From left, Kilmarnock Museum president Carroll Lee Ash- will appraise antiques. There "«i˜Ê>LœÀÊ >ÞÊ£ä‡{ ences of 28 chapter veterans. burn and Kilmarnock Mayor Curtis Smith examine historic is a two-item limit per person Recollections is scheduled photographs of the town. The photos will be featured in and he does not evaluate jew- for printing this fall. Xlibris, the Steptoe’s First Friday’s Walkabout from 5 to 7:30 p.m. elry, stamps, dolls, fi rearms or the publisher, has offered a September 5. The theme is “Kilmarnock Then and Now.” modern collectibles. Activities will include retail sales, art and food. Musical Thursday-Saturday: 10-5 one-time discounted pre-pub- Other activities will include Sunday: 12-4 lication price of $17.95 for entertainment will include The Little Big Band, Prentice a “Rubber Duckie Race,” arts, or by Chance or Appointment copies delivered to the chapter. Creek Partners and Robert Keyes. crafts, vintage cars and trac- This offer will be available until tors, music by Whitney Moss September 10. Send a check n Native plants and a display of antique toys. for $17.95 to NNMOAA, 136 ■ Grandparents day To enter toys for display, call The Northern Neck Chapter Stratford Hall in Westmo- West Drive, Kilmarnock, VA of the Virginia Native Plant 472-3001, or visit the Kinsale Design Services by ReArrangements 22482. Write “Recollections” reland County will celebrate Museum. Society will hold a plant sale National Grandparents Day Friday Afternoons in the memo line and include September 13 from 9 a.m. to an address and phone number September 7. Activities will 12:30 p.m. on the Thrift Shop begin at 10 a.m. and include n Annual bazaar for notifi cation when the books lawn at Wicomico Parish Irvington United Method- French Style & Vintage Charm arrive. fi shing in the Mill Pond, induc- Furniture - Accessories - Gifts Church in Wicomico Church. tion to the Virginia Militia, ist Church will host its 10th n There will be a variety of school and maritime activities. annual Fall and Holiday Bazaar White Stone festival trees, shrubs, ferns and peren- from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. October White Stone Baptist and These special activities are nial fl owers, including eastern exclusively for grandparents, 4, November 1 and December White Stone United Methodist redbud, American bayberry, 6. The bazaar offers theme bas- churches will hold a fall festival grandchildren and their imme- 3UMMERISOVERx sweet pepperbush, spicebush, diate family, and are included kets, holiday items, entertain- at the Methodist Church Octo- Virginia sweetspire, bee balm, ment gifts, special tables and ber 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to with the regular admission for BUTNEVERFORGETIT hibiscus, lobelias and asters. a grounds pass or house tour wreaths. benefi t the Family Maternity The church will contribute Center of the Northern Neck. ticket. ■ 10 percent of the proceeds to The event will feature arts, Haven benefi t the Deputy Santa Program and crafts, a silent auction of exhib- The fourth annual “Create n Rose meeting for Haven’s Sake” benefi t will “Arranging and Photograph- 10 percent to the Tim Downey itor-donated items, free senior Fund. citizen IDs sponsored by Lan- be held October 25 at St. Mar- ing Roses and Other Flow- caster Union Masonic Lodge garet’s School in Tappahan- ers” will be discussed at the 88 of Kilmarnock, children’s nock. September 21 meeting of the ■ Roots music activities, a bake sale and Items such as art, crafts, Northern Neck Rose Society, at A Roots Music Festival will Brunswick stew. The stew must plants, edibles and other hand 2 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church be held September 6 at Christ be picked up by 11:30 a.m. To crafts are needed. Gift certifi - in Heathsville. Master Rosarian Church in Weems. Music from reserve stew, call 435-2385. cates of any amount for pur- Charlotte Hundley will present 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. will feature chases or services to include her views on how best to bring Stephen Bennett, Steve Keith, n Preservation party in the silent auction would be fl owers and plants indoors Bill and Macon Gurley and Northumberland Preserva- appreciated. Proceeds will ben- and then display to their best others. Donations accepted. tion will hold its 25th anniver- efi t The Haven. advantage. Connie Hilker will From September 5 through October 15, the Smithsonian sary and Shiloh School progress share her photographic tips and 4HE&OURTH!NNUAL party from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sep- n Auditions discuss how to enter photos in Exhibition, New Harmonies: tember 27 at the schoolhouse The Westmoreland Players rose shows. Celebrating American Roots #(%3!0%!+%"!935--%20/34%2 Music will be featured at Christ at the corner of Shiloh School will hold auditions for Arse- ./7!6!),!",% and Balls Neck roads. nic and Old Lace September ■ Climate change Church. Hours are Monday The event will include a bar- 11 and 12 at the Westmoreland NetCruisers Cafe will host through Saturday from 10 a.m. 'ET9OURSAT,OCAL3HOPSAND'ALLERIESOR/NLINEAT becue picnic, school tours and Players Theater at 16217 Rich- a forum on Climate and Sea to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 2 WWWMIKEANTONIOGRAPHICSCOM music. The fee is $10 for mem- mond Road near Callao. Level Change September 6 to 5 p.m. bers and $15 for others. Send Actors and actresses of all from 1 to 3 p.m. Norm Mosher of Irvington n Caregiver course a check payable to NPI to June ages are needed. No experi- The National Alliance For Turnage, 201 Locust Grove ence required. Anyone inter- will speak on the melting of the Arctic ice cap in recent years, Mental Illness Mid-Tidewater Lane, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 ested in any aspect of the Family-to-Family Education by September 15. theater is urged to contact the whether it is likely to continue, and the future consequences Program will offer caregiver players. Call 529-9345. classes for those who adminis- n Fall Festival for the globe and Virginia’s Tidewater communities. Call ter to the mentally ill. Classes St. Francis de Sales Church, n Harvest festival will begin September 25 and its Knights of Columbus Coun- The Northern Neck Food 462-7711, or stop by the cafe to reserve seats. continue on Monday evenings cil and Ladies Auxiliary will and Harvest Festival will be for 12 weeks at 7 p.m. at the hold their 13th annual Fall held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ■ White Stone Church of the Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 27 at Stratford Hall Rib dinner Fairfi elds United Methodist Nazarene. Register at 436- September 20 at De Sales Hall Plantation. Celebrate the fall 3290, or 453-3430. at 151 Church Street in Kil- season with hayrides, music, Church in Burgess will serve a marnock. food, gristmill tours, Colonial country-style ribs dinner with n Fall plant sale The festival features crafts, games, activities just for kids, cole slaw, green beans, bread Lewis Ginter Botanical produce, baked goods, hot food artisans and wine tasting. A and butter, beverage and a des- Garden at 1800 Lakeside and ice cream. grounds pass ($5 for adults and sert from 5 to 7 p.m. Septem- Avenue in Richmond will host $3 for children) is needed. ber 13. The cost will be $12 its Fall Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to n Fish fry for adults and $6 for children 6 p.m. September 19 and from under 12. Heathsville United Method- n Fairfi elds festival 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 20. ist Church will hold a fi sh fry The dinner is sponsored by No admission is required to Fairfi elds United Method- the Nelia Tingle Fellowship. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Satur- ist Church will hold its 13th attend the plant sale featuring day, August 30. The meal will Proceeds will support commu- more than 40 vendors. annual Fairfi elds Fall Festival nity outreach missions. include fried fi sh, potato salad, Arts and Crafts show October For garden admission, hours hush puppies, cole slaw, toma- and directions, call 262-9887, 4. The festival features artists, ■ toes, ice tea and dessert. crafts people, collectors, chil- Barbecue dinner or visit lewisginter.org. The fee is $10 for The Knights of Columbus dren’s activities, entertainment, ■ adults and $5 for children under bake sale and barbecue. Council 11667 will host its Yard sale 12. Proceeds will benefi t a new annual barbecue September 6 The American Legion Aux- fellowship hall. n from noon to 6:30 p.m. at De iliary will hold a yard sale on Montross festival Sales Hall on Church Street in Waverly Avenue September 6 n River concerts The Montross Fall Festival will be held October 4 at the Kilmarnock. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 2008 Music By the Barbecue will be available River series at Belle Isle State Courthouse Square. Parade, bake sale, community fl ea with baked beans, coleslaw, Park will continue September chips, dessert and beverage. GOT THE ITCH TO 13 with Bill and Macon Gurley market, food court, vendors, exhibitors, Little Mr. and The fee is $8 for adults and $4 PLACE AN AD? Visit Lovely (5 p.m.) and September 14 with for children. [email protected] Mercy Creek (4 p.m.). Miss Fall Festival, pet show, The concerts are free. How- art, crafts, entertainment and ever, a daily parking fee of $3 games will be featured. Smith Island per vehicle applies. Located 7 Miles North of Tangier n Plant sale Port Urbanna ■ Groovin' concerts A fall plant sale will be Yates House Community Arts held at 9 a.m. August 30 at Waterside Grill AY RUISE ROM EEDVILLE (formerly the Boathouse Cafe) D C F R Center in Deltaville will host a the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Ewell Village on Smith Island Groovin’ on the Green concerts Church parish house at 6538 from 2 to 4 p.m. September 7 Northumberland Highway in Fun Waterfront Dining Narrated Leisurely Cruise with the Phun Doctors; and Heathsville. Plants will include • Enjoy Fresh Seafood at the Restaurants from 2 to 4 p.m. September 14 award-winning day lilies from Reservations Recommended by Ewell Harbor • Bayside Inn Sightseeing with Susan Greenbaum. Rainswood Gardens, perenni- 758-1221 • See the Smith Island Museum als and woody plants. • Visit the Gift Shops • Rent a Golf Cart n Flowers after 5 Try the world’s best crabcake & On Thursdays in August n Early Christmas NOW Now serving lunch and Smith Island Classic Cake! and September, Lewis Ginter The annual Christmas OPEN dinner 7 days a week. (10 layer chocolate cake & other fl avors Botanical Garden at 1800 Countdown arts and crafts sale Leaves from: sold at Smith Island Bakery) Lakeside Avenue in Richmond will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 Dock & Dine! Departs 10:00 am - Returns 3:45 pm will offer a Flowers After 5 pro- p.m. August 30 at St. Stephen’s $25.00 For Adults gram from 5 to 9 p.m. Garden Anglican Church in Heaths- Fresh local seafood, all 1/2 Price for Children Under 12 strolls, wine-tasting, music, ville. Parking will be pro- natural beef and chicken, Reservations Required dining and shopping will be vided at Northumberland High featured. On the second Thurs- School with shuttle service to salads, pastas and more! day each month, dogs are wel- the church. SMITH ISLAND come on leashes. Stay in one of our shaded water- & CHESAPEAKE BAY For admission or directions, n Squares High quality food at front sites, in an air-conditioned call 262-9887, or visit lewis- The Stepping Stones Square Camping Cabin or Lodge. Enjoy CRUISES ginter.org. Dance Club will start dance a ordable prices!! our swimming pool, crabbing classes September 2 at Free- pier, mini golf and canoe rentals. Reedville, VA 22529 GOT NEWS? shade Community Center in Located at Dozier’s (804) 453-3430 Syringa from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Port Urbanna Big outdoor movie screen www.cruisetosmithisland.com [email protected] The fi rst three classes are free. Town Center Marina on Saturday nights. www.ChesapeakeBayCampResort.com Tuesdays at noon Call 824-1005. A8 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • August 28, 2008 The Library Corner Roots Music Festival is September 6 Lancaster Community eat and the like. Library September Want to stay in a monas- The Foundation for His- Calendar: tery? The library has guides toric Christ Church will bring September 3: Storytime, for Italian and French Stephen Bennett, Bill and 10 a.m. at the library. monasteries that welcome Macon Gurley and Steve Keith September 10: Story- guests. together as part of an all-day time, 10 a.m., Going to If you are looking for Roots Music Festival in the School. inspiration, try a search on churchyard September 6 from September 17: Sto- “travel adventure.” Forty- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. rytime, 10 a.m., the Post four books will pop up. Bennett, a Virginia resident Office. A search on “voyages and for three decades, has a reputa- September 18: Board travels” produces a list of tion as one of the world’s pre- meeting, 5 p.m. 113 books and tapes. mier performers on the harp Steve Keith September 20: Babygar- What might you find? guitar. His interest began when ten, 10:30 a.m. How about Blue Highways he discovered and learned to them. Attendees can expect to September 22: Story- by William Least Heat play his great-grandfather’s Macon and Bill Gurley hear New Orleans blues and time, 10 a.m, The Dentist/ Moon (your choice of book 1909 Dyer harp guitar, which originals such as “My Dead- Doctor Office. or tape). Moon spins a fun is too fragile to bring to the himself banjo, then fiddle and Stephen Bennett rise, My Flies, and My Beer.” September 27: Babygar- and interesting tale about festival, but Bennett will bring mandolin. When he met Pam, He will play the fiddle, banjo, ten, 10:30 a.m. traveling the United States another harp guitar and his who became his wife, they banjo and guitar. They will per- guitar, and harmonica, singing Art by The Experimen- on back roads. Among 1930 National steel resonator began a career of performing, form country, bluegrass and and playing what he calls “real tal Group is featured in the things he learned: cafes that guitar and a six-string guitar. writing and recording folk and folk music. Virginia music.” Centrum. have five advertising cal- He has composed, arranged blue grass music. Their daugh- Keith blends bluegrass, Irish The event also will have an The community bulletin endars on the wall have the and recorded nearly 20 CDs. ter, Macon, now performs with folk songs, sea chanties and “instrument petting zoo” and a board showcases wooden best food. Bill and Macon Gurley are Bill. Pam is now a chef. They country and western music. His tent where children can make toys. Want to read an intrepid familiar faces at local musical will be joined by Gray Granger, CDs are mostly original songs their own instruments. Admis- adventure that took place events. Bill’s interest in music who has played bass with Bill about sailing and watermen. sion is by donation. Food will Book clubs are reading: on a bicycle? Full Tilt by was nurtured by his father, who since they were friends in the Keith often spends his summers be for sale from 11:30 a.m. to Rappahannock Readers: Dervia Murphy relates her had been a band leader during ninth grade. Gray will play in Virginia and his winters in 2:30 p.m. Attendees are encour- Oral History by Lee Smith. experience cycling from Ire- his college days. Bill taught bass, and Bill will play fiddle, New Orleans, sailing between aged to bring chairs. River Readers: Practical land to India (also available Magic by Alice Hoffman. on book or tape). Novel Society: Brave New Considering climbing Locusville Plantation to host sixth annual Music Festival World by Aldous Huxley. Mount Everest? Read Into Spotlight: Travel Books Thin Air by Jon Krakauer Locusville Plantation’s sixth successful harvest of naturally way to celebrate than a day on have joined in to help make People in the Northern and you might reconsider. annual Music Festival will be grown farm-fresh food and to the farm listening to or play- the festival a community Neck travel all over the Looking for adventure held September 13 from 1 to thank friends and patrons for ing music, so all are invited to involved event. They include world. If you are one of closer to home? Want to 8 p.m. their support throughout the enjoy the celebration.” Chesapeake Bank, Castle- them, if you are consider- cruise the Chesapeake? The “The purpose of the event year,” said Sharon Courson. People can spread their blan- Rock Enterprises, Construc- ing becoming one, or if you library has a guide. is to celebrate another year’s “Many agree there is no better kets on the grass, set up their tion Consulting Services just want to travel in your Beyond books, the inter- chairs or relax on straw bales Inc., Eagle’s Nest Homes armchair, you might want net has more information on while being entertained by of Virginia, Epping Forest to check out the resources travel than you can absorb. musicians from the Virginia- Antiques, Friends of Mikki’s, available at the library. If you have dial-up at home, Maryland area, said Courson. Garner’s Produce, Geoprod- Travel guides? The come in and use a library The audience will hear ucts, Anne and Paul Hand, library has them in abun- computer to do your travel original as well as familiar Heads-Up Hairworks Inc., dance. They are the nuts and search. It will be a lot faster, tunes in many styles, includ- H & L Services, Lancaster bolts books of travel. They and there’s bound to be ing blues, jazz, country, rock Tavern Restaurant, Bed and contain advice on what to somebody around who can and classical. Breakfast, Ken Michaels- expect in the country of point you to the most useful Performers will include realtor, property manage- interest, places to stay, how websites—not to mention harmonica man Miles Cour- ment, Neptune Custom Carts, to get there, costs, where to the best books. son and Plantation Blue; The Olin Fox Farms, Organiclad, Buffalo Gals; Patricia Lin- Rappahannock Record, Riv- nell and Sarah Hill; John ernet, Taurus Properties and Smith-American from Bal- the Village Center. timore; Don and Marybeth Food and non-alcoholic THE RECORD ONLINE Woleben; Alan Sobel; Mikki drinks will be available for www.rrecord.com of Morningstar; Mary Lind- sale along with other ven- bergh; Madison Fontaine; dors’ wares. Vendor space is Hillary and Pam Hockman; still available. and Robbie Jones on the The public is invited and washtub bass. there is no admission fee, but There also will be surprise contributions are graciously guests. accepted to cover costs. The Assisted by several friends net will be given to the Upper and neighbors, the festival is Lancaster Volunteer Fire hosted by Sharon and Miles Department. Courson, owners and opera- To get to Locusville Planta- Foundation supports music festival tors of Locusville Plantation. tion from Lively, take White From left, Foundation for Historic Christ Church execu- The vegetables, fruit, herbs, Chapel Road three miles, tive director Camille Bennett receives a donation from ornamentals and eggs, raised turn left on River Road. Go Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts (RFA) president Bob on the farm, along with hand- 4½ miles through Ottoman Denton. The donation is in support of the Roots Music Festi- crafted items and collect- and turn left on Slabtown val at Christ Church September 6. The all-day event will fea- ibles, can be purchased at the Road. Go ½ mile. Locusville ture performances by area musicians, a musical instrument store on the premises. The Plantation is on the left at petting zoo, a children’s tent, and food and non-alcoholic store will be open all day. 583 Slabtown Road. (Follow beverages. The RFA is pleased to promote the festival and Many local businesses the signs.) other community performing and visual arts groups through its grants program, arts education programs and the “On Stage” series, said Denton. Come taste our Band competition seeks entries Red, White & Rosé Wine! The Urbanna Oyster Festi- utes to play. Professional musi- val entertainment committee cians will serve as judges. Wine baskets for all occasions. will host a Battle of the Bands Sweet Justice will play fol- for high school- and college- lowing the competition. Come see our ship and lighthouse bottles! age musicians September 13 The winner of the competi- at the Urbanna Firehouse field tion will receive a paid spot Hours: Friday thru Sunday 12-5 stage. at the Urbanna Oyster Festi- Committee chairman Beth val, opening for Sweet Justice Please join us! 804-580-4944 Justice of the Sweet Justice November 8. *ESSIE$UPONT(IGHWAYs2OUTE band, said 10 bands will be There is a Battle of the www.athenavineyards.com chosen from the applications. Bands registration page at Just south of Glebe Point Each band will have 30 min- urbannaoysterfestival.com Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • August 28, 2008 • A9 Calling Robbin Thompson What’s happening around town? all actors www.RRecord.com The Lancaster Players is to perform at stomp establishing a database of actors interested in playing Robbin Thompson, a national produces so I’m looking for- adult roles in theatrical pro- recording artist with deep ties ward to playing at the stomp. ductions. to Virginia, will be in concert I’m bringing my family with The Actor Database BIG at the Irvington Stomp Satur- me.” will contain the contact day, August 30. The popular The stomp was created to information of actors who SIDEWALK SALE singer/songwriter is co-author celebrate the annual harvest of would like to be notified of This Saturday 9 am til 3:00 pm of Sweet Virginia Breeze, the grapes at White Fences. There auditions for roles in future unofficial state song of - Vir will be activities for the whole productions. Actors and at ginia according to his fans. family, including grape stomp- those interested in acting Thompson was lead singer ing contests, square dancing, should send name, phone in the Bruce Springsteen band kite flying demonstrations and number and e-mail address Greenpoint Nursery Steel Mill, won the American workshops, a petting zoo, hay to The Lancaster Players, and Song Festival twice, and so far rides and face painting. P.O. Box 731, White Stone, has recorded 12 albums. He The stomp will begin at 3 VA 22578; or call 435- has shared the stage with many Robbin Thompson p.m. Admission will be $10 3776. recording artists, including area a lot and keep my sailboat per adult and $5 for kids ages All auditions also will be Epping Forest Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt and in Deltaville,” said Thomp- 6 to 16. posted at lancasterplayers. Bruce Hornsby. son. “I also happen to like the For more information, visit org and announced to the “I like the Northern Neck Meteor wine White Fences irvingtonstomp.com. public by ads and articles Antiques in local newspapers. The Lancaster Players downtown Lively will hold open auditions for Don’t miss the Upper Lancaster Firemens Festival the 10 roles in “Rumors” Mackenzie Roberts to perform by Neil Simon September Mackenzie Roberts, a ester, Collett Lavoy, Morgan 16 and 17 at The Playhouse 15-year-old singer from Green- Stewart of Urbanna, the Peanut in White Stone. For addi- ville, N.C., will perform at City Cloggers of Suffolk, Chel- tional information, visit Dance Extravaganza. The show sea Estes of Locust Grove and lancasterplayers.org. will be held September 20 at her sisters Cassie and Carly, 7:30 p.m. at Lancaster Middle the Bayside Youth Ballet, and Out with Summer School. Linda’s School of Dance. Two days until Roberts has won or been Tickets are $10 in advance a finalist in Tappahannock and $15 at the door. (and in with Fall) Rivahfest Idol, the New Bern Tickets are on sale at the Christmas Idol, the Virginia State Fair Bank of Lancaster main office Karaoke, the Eastern North and the White Stone branch, Countdown Carolina Music Academy, Col- Heads-Up Hairworks, Foxy, On Saturday, August 30, from gate County Showdown and Twice Told Tales, Rappahan- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Stephens the Beaufort Country Idol. She nock Record, Bay 101.7 FM Church in Heathsville will host hopes to make her first record Radio, EVB in Kilmarnock, the annual Christmas Countdown Sale! within a year. Chesapeake Bank in Lively and festival featuring more than 100 She will be joined on stage by the Kilmarnock Museum. artists and crafters, comprised % Laurie Saunders of Naples, Fla., The show is the museum’s of both long-standing and new Up to 75 off all the Mullins Family of Glouc- Mackenzie Roberts only fund-raiser. exhibitors from three states. There will be a variety of arts and crafts at the festival. Examples Spring & Summer Westmoreland Players announce 2008-09 season include plant stands, signs, teddy bears, decoys, nautical products, Merchandise The Westmoreland Players The season will conclude with jewelry, soaps, dips, ornaments, recently announced the comedy “Bus Stop” August 8 through 23. Tilbury, Alan Campbell, Mickey Robertson, Nancy Royall, purses, baskets, pottery, plants, Wonderful new items for Fall arriving daily! classic “Arsenic And Old Lace” Executive producer and artistic paintings, pillows, clothing and will be staged November 8 director Glenn Evans called the Robert Crown, Skip Tilley, Janet Baserap, Janice Woolley, David candles. through 23 to open the 2008-09 selection “a great combination of Visitors will find breakfast in THE DANDELION season. audience appeal and the players Harvey. Royall was re-elected to her position. the morning, with a choice of Distinctive Ladies’ Clothing & Gifts “The Trip To Bountiful” will acting and production talents.” homemade cinnamon rolls and be presented February 28 through At an annual meeting August Open auditions for “Arsenic Irvington, Virginia and Old Lace” will be held at sausage sandwiches. Other food Hours: Monday thru Saturday 9:30 to 5:00 s  March 15. 26, the players elected two new items will include fresh peaches, “I Remember Mama” will be members and re-elected one to The Players’ Theater in Callao at 6:30 p.m. September 11 and 12. a bake sale, hot dogs, barbecue Open Labor Day 9:30-5:00 presented May 30 through June the board for 2008-09. The new sandwiches and snow cones. 14. lineup is now president Brian Prospective actors, set builders, painters and backstage crew are needed. Bud & BBQ to celebrate For ticket information, call culinary and musical favorites 529-9345. Busch Gardens is firing up the and Josh Gracin are the headlin- Northumberland grill in September for two week- ers each night. Local country and Public Library News ends of hot barbecue, cold drinks bluegrass bands will perform and great music. throughout the day, offering more The Northumberland Public Join world-class chefs as they than six hours of free concerts Library in Heathsville will be transform the park into a buffet each day. closed Saturday, August 30, FARM of tastes and smells. Throw in The park will be packed with and Monday, September 1, in live concerts and frosty bever- new foods to eat and daily cook- observance of Labor Day. White Stone, Virginia ages for Bud & BBQ September ing demonstrations by Chefs The library’s Homework 6, 7, 13 and 14. Brent Wertz and Justin Watson Center will hold an open house “Bud & BBQ will transform from Kingsmill Resort & Spa. for potential volunteers at 3 the park into the biggest backyard Other features will include p.m. Wednesday, September 3. party of the year with a choice of a barbecue buffet, Budweiser To learn about the Homework Style for You and Your Home barbecue styles and great Ameri- Clydesdale appearances and Center and how to help chil- can music,” said John Reilly, Budweiser No. 9 NASCAR car. dren learn better in school, call general manager and executive A detail schedule for Bud & Nancy or Jayne at 580-5051. vice president at Busch Gardens. BBQ can be found at buschgar- The Homework Center Country singers Aaron Tippin dens.com/va. begins operation September 8 and continues Mondays SALE through Thursdays from 3 to Edwardsville Day set September 13 5 p.m. The center is open to Edwardsville Day will be pastor and first lady of Shiloh public school, private school Open celebrated September 13 from Baptist Church in Burgess, and home school students from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds will be the grand marshals. third grade and up. Monday - Saturday 10-6 of Galilee United Methodist Voter registration will be The annual meeting of the Church in Edwardsville. available. board of trustees will be held Sunday 12 - 5 The theme is “God’s Youth, Other events include gospel at 7 p.m. September 10. The God’s People. All for Jesus.” singing, praise dancing, dem- meeting is open to the public. A parade will begin at 1 p.m. onstrations, youth and children Lineup will be at 12:15 p.m. activities, horseshoe tourna- Vendor booths are available ment and food. To register, 349 Chesapeake Drive on the church grounds for a call the Rev. Charles F. Bates New White Stone, Virginia small donation. at 580-7256 or James Long at Dr. and Mrs. T. W. Morris, 580-2477. Addition? 436-0100 We’d love to hear [email protected] Military officers set annual meeting from you! The Northern Neck Mili- 2009. To exercise voting privi- tary Officers Association of leges, members must attend. 804.435.1701 America will hold its Septem- If any member has not ber luncheon at 11:30 a.m. ordered a copy of Recollec- September 9 at Rappahannock tions Not to Be Forgotten there Westminster-Canterbury. will be an opportunity to order The luncheon serves as a copy at the publishers dis- the chapter’s annual business count price of $17.95. meeting as required by the The deadline for luncheon 30% off Storewide bylaws. The agenda for the reservations is September meeting will include voting 4. Mail a check for $15 per Saturday August 30th 9 am - 5 pm on the proposed dues and the person to NNMOAA, P.O. Box proposed slate of officers for 786, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 Downtown Lively Chorale rehearsals begin September 8 462-6260 Rehearsals will begin Sep- of Route 3 and 33 in Topping. Tuesday-Saturday 11-5 tember 8 for the Chesapeake The chorale will perform Chorale’s 2008 holiday con- concerts at the Lancaster certs and will continue each Middle School Theater in Kil- Monday through December 8. marnock at 8 p.m. December Rehearsals will begin at 7 13, and at St. Clare Walker p.m. at Harmony Grove Bap- Middle School in Locust Hill tist Church at the intersection at 3 p.m. December 14. Back to School Special $23 Full Set OR Spa Pedicure Valid thru August 28-September 4 *Good for students only* Labor Day Please present coupon at time of service

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For direc- and equestrian sports, to crops, for showmanship, obedience a $5 check or money order per Tribe will celebrate its 57th tions, visit chickahominytribe. baked goods and crafts, Virgin- and agility. exhibitor. annual Fall Festival and org; of call 829-2027, or 966- ians can enter a favorite hobby The Search for the Best Chif- • Youth General Competi- Powwow September 27 and 2448. at the 2008 State Fair of Virginia fon Cake, a new competition tion Competitors (youth arts 28 on the Chickahominy n September 25 through October this year, invites chiffon cake and crafts, youth plants, youth Sold out Tribal Grounds in Charles City The Kilmarnock-Irvington- 5 at the Richmond Raceway winners from local fairs across crops and vegetables, 4-H and County. Grounds open at 10 Complex. the Commonwealth to compete FFA competitions): on-line Whte Stone Rotary Bay Sea- a.m. September 27 with Grand food Festival September 5 at A new competition—State in the State Championship for entry is free. Mail-in entries Entry at noon; and 11 a.m. Sep- Fair of Virginia Memorabilia— the grand prize. must be accompanied by a sur- Belle Isle State Park is sold tember 28 with Grand Entry at out. invites collectors to bring their Entry forms and other infor- charge of a $5 check or money 1 p.m. collection of old ribbons, vin- mation on 2008 competitions order per exhibitor. The festival/powwow will tage photos, posters, hats, pins can be found at statefair.com/ • All livestock competitors: feature native American danc- To Place Your Ad and more. Fair memorabilia competitions/. on-line and mail-in entries are ers, drummers, singers, arti- Call 435-1701 continues in the Table Setting Registration is being taken free but there are per class fees for Two Competition—whose online or by mail through for open shows. Guitarist to perform new theme this year, “My State August 22 for livestock, and Through competitions, the Guitarist Doyle Dykes will FALL brings an Italian festival at Fair,” challenges creativity to through September 5 for the State Fair of Virginia Scholar- perform for the Rappahan- show what the fair means to arts and crafts, baked goods, ship Program rewards Virginia nock Concert Association at them. honey, plants and crops and youth for their hard work and 7:30 p.m. September 12 at More new competition events vegetables competitions. achievement in 29 sanctioned the Richmond County Ele- LA BRASSERIE AMERICAINE are open to the public, and await Faxed entries will not be State Fair competition areas. In mentary School in Warsaw. fans. Cowboy Mounted Shoot- accepted. Please note the fol- 2008, new competition schol- For ticket information, call &ORLUNCHONLY-ONDAY 3ATURDAYAM PM ing (October 3 and 4) is an lowing fees and surcharges for arships will be offered in youth 493-9522. equestrian event where riders— entry: meat goats ($2,250), the high who must wear 1800s cowboy • Adult General Competition school rodeo ($2,500) and 3-D !.4)0!34) attire—shoot at balloon targets Competitors (adult arts and fine art ($2,500). Annual Labor Tomato, basil Mozzarella salad between barrels, using blank crafts, adult plants, adult crops For general competition Salumi Platter black powder cartridges from and vegetables, giant pump- information, contact Jennifer Day Art Exhibit .45 caliber pistols. kins, open honey): on-line Ross at 1-800-588-3247, ext. Carpaccio The 4-H Dog Show (Septem- entries are charged $0.20 per 237, or by e-mail at jross@ hangs at RW-C Arugula, and pear salad ber 28) returns this year where class. Mail-in entries must be statefairva.org. The Rappahannock Art Prosciutto and melon Marinated shrimp and cannellini bean salad League’s (RAL) 47th annual Bruschetta Labor Day Show Opened Calamari fritti to viewers Wednesday at Bald Eagle and birds of prey Rappahannock Westminster- Canterbury on Old Salem 30!'(%4%2)! Road near Irvington. Bolognese exhibit to open at Maymont The exhibit will continue Pomodoro Maymont at 1700 Hampton in November 1999. It will fea- Fund of The Community Foun- daily through Labor Day, Putanesca Monday, September 1. Hours Street in Richmond will celebrate ture an open-air habitat for bald dation Serving Greater Rich- Carbonara the completion of the Robert M. eagles and six smaller aviaries for mond and Central Virginia, are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Thurs- Freeman Bald Eagle Habitat and red-tailed hawk, Cooper’s hawk, in honor of the late Robert day through Sunday and 10 Amatriciana Raptor Valley, featuring bald barred owl, great horned owl, M. Freeman, a former May- a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. The White clam sauce show is free to the public. eagles and other birds of prey, black vulture and kestrel. Visi- mont Foundation president Pesto during a grand opening Septem- tors will observe the birds from a and bald eagle enthusiast. The Stephen Griffin, former ber 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. boardwalk that meanders through grand opening is sponsored art professor at the Univer- 3%#/.$) The festivities will begin with a the wooded hillside. The project by Dominion and Richmond sity of Mary Washington in ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 also will feature an amphitheater Magazine. Fredericksburg, judged the Trio of saltimbocca alIa romana (Pork, veal and chicken) a.m. and continue with raptor for school and public programs The new exhibit is closest exhibit. Tagliata (sliced flat iron steak) with arugula, and cannellini beans programs presented by May- and a concession area. Visitors to Maymont’s Children’s Farm At a reception Wednes- day evening, show chairman Grilled Italian sausage, polenta and grilled peppers mont’s environmental educators, will enjoy displays including an entrance at Spottswood Road Mozzarella, tomato, and basil Risotto storytelling by Native American interactive bald eagle head with and Shirley Lane. Free parking Don Kennedy announced Red Hawk, hands-on displays, built-in binoculars to see how is available at this entrance, as the winners. Italian cuts Panini activities and more throughout an eagle sees, life-size cutouts well as at the Nature and Visi- Matt W. Johnson’s Frittata with cauliflower, bacon and parmesan( omelet) the day. of three bird species and several tor Center, the Hampton Street “Ingrain-Composition” in The exhibit will be the first graphic panels. entrance and the Dogwood Dell lacquered wood took Best- In-Show honors. Some 19 $/,#% new animal habitat at Maymont The bald eagle habitat was parking lot. Admission to the Tiramisu since the Robins Nature and made possible by a $1 million grand opening is free, but dona- other winners also were Visitor Center was completed gift from the Freeman Family tions are welcome. announced. Pana cotta Viewers to the show will Zabaglione with strawberries select the Viewers’ Choice winner to be announced Canoli with pistachio cream Park plans haunting programs Oct. 24-25 Monday. Belle Isle State Park and the Isle? This program is separate from All winners will hang in .ORTH-AIN3TREETs+ILMARNOCK 6! Friends of Bell Isle State Park The answers to these ques- the Haunted Evening and offered the Studio Gallery in Kil-    will present “A Haunted Eve- tions aren’t for the faint of heart. free to children accompanied by marnock during September. ning: Curse of the Waterman” at Those who are brave enough are an adult. For reservations, call 7 p.m. October 24 and 25 at the invited to find out. Reservations the park. park. are required. Call 462-5030. Belle Isle State Park is open Find out the answers to these The evening starts with a daily from dawn to dusk. There bone-chilling questions: walk along a haunted trail, fol- is a $3 parking fee for all vehicles • Does voodoo exist in the lowed by a haunted hayride and attending these programs. Northern Neck? a scary movie. Popcorn and The Friends of Belle Isle State • Was there a curse that all but treats included. The fee is $5 per Park is seeking volunteers to destroyed the Rappahannock and victim. The park recommends help with the haunted evening as Chesapeake Bay oysters? this program for folks older than zombies, ghouls, ghosts and gob- • Is there a haunted graveyard age 6. lins. To volunteer, call 462-0141 at Belle Isle State Park? However, a small trail and between 6 and 8 p.m. • Was there an Edward Bell craft program will be open to All stories and characters are and does his ghost haunt Belle children ages 6 and younger. totally fictional. 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Shelton and Northumberland on Saturday, bleheader win over Windsor in Nicole Shelton had two digs September 6. varsity volleyball. each. In JV action, Lancaster Lancaster won both matches, D. Shelton served for 24 defeated Windsor, 25-16, 25-18, 3-1. points, Jones, nine and Webb, to win its first match of the In the first match, Lancaster seven in the second match when season. beat Windsor, 25-15, 22-25, Lancaster rebounded from an Nicole Crowther led the serv- 25-19 and 25-17 with Ariel opening loss to defeat the Dukes, ers with nine points, Skylar Grulkowski leading the LHS 23-25, 25-17, 25-8 and 25-20. Kellum put over eight and servers with 16 points. Bailey Webb led at the net with 13 Crysta Stevens had seven. Garrett had 12 service points kills and two blocks, Harvey had Crowther also led the setters with an ace and Takeia Jones seven kills and three blocks and with 20. had 13. Carly Webb led at the Lauryn Turner had three kills Taylor Hinson and Katie net with 10 kills and Tyesha and a block. Lackert led at the net with Harvey had nine kills and D. Shelton had five assists and Hinson putting down four kills three blocks. Danielle Shelton four digs. N. Shelton had three and Lackert hitting over five From left, members of the Lancaster High School varsity field hockey team are (front row) and Grulkowski led the set- digs. spikes. Stevens, Brooke Hud- Natalie Jackson, Carolyn Shrader, Jessica Grulkowski, Heather Carter, Kelsey Lett and ters. Shelton had six assists and Lancaster will host Middle- nall and Rachel Haywood had Taylor Nelson; (next row) Desiree Selph, Natalie Kohlhepp, Cassie Quick, Ashleigh Saun- Grulkowski five. sex next Thursday, September two kills each. ders, Melissa Schomer, Megan Jackson and manager Cassie Haydon. Coach has high hopes New fuel blend is creating mechanical issues for boats submitted by Randy Stephens, newer ethanol mix in the presence for field hockey team president of the Tidewater of a moist marine environment Marine Trades Association produced a sludge that clogged by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi “We have a lot of returners Saunders, Heather Carter and With the price of gasoline filters and sticks in tiny fuel pas- Lancaster High’s field hockey at defense and forward,” said Desiree Selph. All three played twice what it was a few boating sages, thus producing the effects program is minus one team this Harding. “Although most of on last year’s JV team. seasons ago, the marine industry we are now seeing with increased year, but varsity coach Rachel our midfielders were JV play- Freshman Natalie Kohlhepp has been experiencing yet another regularity. Harding has high hopes for the ers and they’re young, they’re will fill in for Perkins in goal problem, the more expensive gas In the meantime, what will we squad that remains. very aggressive and give 110 and also play defense. is not as good! do? I wish I had the perfect solu- The program will not have a percent. I think they can do the Playing midfield will be The price is up, yet the “blend” tion, but to the best of my knowl- junior varsity team. Instead, JV job.” sophomores Natalie Jack- is much tougher on marine edge, there is not one. Most coach Charlotte Forrester will Back to fill the crucial role son, Emma Hollowell, Cassie engines. manufacturers are suggesting serve as Harding’s assistant. of goalie is junior Grace Per- Quick, Jessica Grulkowski, Grid Michal of Pulley’s recently an ethanol-compatible fuel sta- kins. Back to help fend off Melissa Schomer and Kelsey bilizer like Startron for ethanol, Harding returns six varsity noted he had rebuilt over 17 car- Randy Stephens players, most of whom will shots will be junior defender Jett. Quick, Grulkowski and buretors, some of which were Stabil- ethanol mix, Full Throttle, start this season. The veterans Carolyn Shrader and senior Jett also may get playing time for the second time this season. always been there, so why has that or K100. Each manufacturer are shooters and defenders; the Livvy Gill. on the front line. Many in the marine industry have become an issue? It has changed; seems to have their favorite as midfield is made up mostly of Also playing defense will Starting at forward will be reported this has been the worst the reason is ethanol. well, so talk to your dealer about JV grads. be sophomores Ashleigh senior returners Taylor Nelson year ever for fuel-related issues. Ethanol has a very bad habit that. Also, do not leave the dock and Megan Jackson. Returning Many individuals are bringing of attracting water molecules, and without a fuel water separat- junior Rachel Wyvill also will their boats back two and three when the ethanol is in an enclosed ing filter (10 micron), and a few FIELD HOCKEY SCHEDULE play forward. times for seemingly the same fuel tank of 60 or more gallons, it spare filter cartridges. I suggest Sept. 2 at New Kent “Megan and Taylor were problem. just pulls that humidity right out you store the spares in a small Sept. 9 Essex two of our leading scorers last With a bit of digging on the of the air. sealable bucket. Then when you Sept. 16 at St. Margaret’s season and they’re both strong internet and with engine manu- David Mathews of Tidwell need to change one, you have Sept. 18 New Kent players up front,” said Hard- facturers, I am sorry to say that Marine related a story about put- something to catch the old gaso- Sept. 27 Northampton (doubleheader) ing. the problem is not easily solved. ting what looked like clean fuel line which comes out of the old Sept. 30 at Essex “We lost a lot of senior [lead- It seems to all relate to the in a metal pan on the boat deck filter. Do not discard the filter or Oct. 7 Northumberland ership] from last year,” she government’s decision to “refor- on a very humid day while he its contents overboard. Oct. 10 at Christchurch added, “but I think the team’s mulate” pump gasoline with was working. When he went to My last point about the state Oct. 16 St. Margaret’s looking good and I think they ethanol. dispose of the fuel, he noticed it of gasoline is anything left longer Oct. 18 at Northumberland Tournament can come together as a team.” It seems to run well in cars, but had turned a milky white. It did than 30 days without stabilizer Oct. 21 Essex Harding will get a first look then again the fuel components of not take long for him to make the is not good to run in your boat. Oct. 23 Christchurch at her players in a game situa- cars are different than boats. Also conclusion this “contamination” Stabilized gasoline is good for 90 Oct. 30 at Northumberland tion Tuesday, September 2, at you burn your car’s gas tank dry could have only come from the days. Any gas that falls outside of New Kent. about weekly, and your tank vent humid air. that time frame will cause you big is not within 24 inches of a large Another problem with ethanol problems…count on it. This is amount of water. What does that is “Phase Separation,” when the also an issue for your weed eater, have to do with anything? ethanol mixes with water mol- lawn mower, or gas blower. As Well, auto manufacturers ecules, and “falls out” or down to far as what to do for winter stor- 3COREBOARD have been making most of their where the pick up for the engine age, many manufactures are still fuel components out of steel for is, causing it to gum up the fuel recommending to keep your tank years. Ethanol actually helps to system. Many times a fuel water full to reduce the space for water Varsity volleyball William Campbell at Sussex Varsity field hockey clean those systems. Because separator will capture this mix to gather. Lancaster def. Windsor, 3-1 Windsor at Nansemond Suf- (September 2: you run your car daily, you tend to and let most of the gas through I will personally run as much Lancaster def. Windsor, 3-1 folk Lancaster at New Kent (7 burn the gas out in a week. Also, to the engine. This may seem gas as I can out of my boat, then August 30: p.m.) siphon what I can into my tow JV volleyball Christchurch at Collegiate (10 most cars have a fuel tank size ok, but when the ethanol is taken Lancaster def. Windsor, 2-0 a.m.) averaging 16 gallons, which adds out, then the remaining gasoline vehicle. Next season when I am Upcoming Games Golf to the point that auto gas never is well below the octane of 87, doing my spring commissioning, I Varsity football JV football (4 p.m.) sits long enough to go stale and which can cause other major will pump out what is left, change (7 p.m.) (6:30 p.m.) September 2: break down. engines issues. the 10 micron Water Separating August 29: September 3: Essex vs. Lancaster at King The marine atmosphere is An article written in 2005 to Filter, and fill my tank with fresh Lancaster at Northumberland Charles City at Lancaster Carter Golf Course Yamaha outboard service people fuel from a reputable gas station, September 4: wet. There is a vent for the fuel Essex at Rappahannock Varsity/JV volleyball tank in your boat that is always stated that the combining of gaso- not the bargain place. Manassas Park at W&L Lancaster vs. Essex at Hobbs August 28: Hole Golf Course very close to water. I know it has line mixed with MTBE and the (continued on page A13) King George at Colonial Kenston Forest at Christchurch, Beach 5 p.m. Soccer: Chincoteague at West Point September 4: (4:30 p.m.) Northampton at Franklin Middlesex at Lancaster August 28: Smithfield at Surry (JV 6 p.m., varsity to follow) Walsingham at Christchurch 4HE&ISHING,INE by Capt. Billy Pipkin See the special Gridiron section Fishing has been very good ing. When targeting deeper feed- Island. throughout the region with the ing fish, use a No. 2 planer. Other locations holding this week for a preseason look month of August ending on a The Drone spoon remains my bottom feeders are lower Tangier high note. Despite some breezy not-so-secret weapon. The hot Sound, RN2 buoy, and the east- at Northern Neck District football. conditions over the past week, pink flash and chartreuse flash ern side of the shipping lanes catches remain good. are the most productive at this above the Cut Channel. Trolling action continues time. These colors seem to draw Flounder action has slowed to provide consistent action. a diverse group of fish, whereas but remains a viable option RAPPAHANNOCK ALMANAC  Spanish mackerel have made a other colors may be more species at the Cell and buoy 42 areas. White Stone/Grey’s Point Tides, Sun, & Moon – August/September, 2008 strong showing from the Rappa- select. Mackerel are known to be Although many are below the ^ 8/29^ ^ 8/29^ ^ 9/2^ ^ 9/02^ hannock River mouth up to the attracted to gold lures and will eat 19-inch minimum, the flat fish Fri 8/29 Moonrise 5:06 Low 5:16 0.1’ Tue 9/2 Sunrise 6:37 High 1:40 1.7’ lower Potomac River. Schools up a No. 13 Tony Accetta, while also are being landed in the Sunrise 6:34 High 11:02 1.6’ Moonrise 9:32 Low 8:04 0.1’ are numerous and feeding is bluefish have a strong attraction RN2, buoy 62 and Smith Point Moonset 7:01 Low 5:25 0.0’ Sunset 7:33 High 2:02 1.8’ spread throughout the day. Many to red. I have gone to the “there bar areas. Patience is key to this | Sunset 7:39 High 11:30 1.8’ d Moonset 8:44 Low 8:36 0.1’ schools hold pure mackerel, yet are days that an angler would fishery. Several folks have been ^ 8/30^ ^ 8/30^ ^ 9/3^ ^ 9/03^ others hold a mix of bluefish as look like a hero with an old time jigging them up. This is not a Sat 8/30 Moonrise 6:16 Low 6:02 0.0’ Wed 9/3 Sunrise 6:38 High 2:20 1.6’ Sunrise 6:34 High 11:52 1.7’ Moonrise 10:35 Low 8:42 0.1’ well. In some cases, particularly hook and straw lure,” yet there new technique, but one that has Moonset 7:29 Low 6:17 0.0’ Sunset 7:31 High 2:44 1.8’ near Point Lookout, Md., rock- are days that color, speed and been placed on the back burner New - 3:59 a Sunset 7:37 e Moonset 9:11 Low 9:20 0.2’ fish round out a feeding trio. other variables are key to the dis- by many anglers. A large buck- ^ 8/31^ ^ 8/31^ ^ 9/4^ ^ 9/04^ Surface-feeding fish are on criminating palates of these fish. tail donned with a long strip of Sun 8/31 Sunrise 6:35 High 12:16 1.8’ Thu 9/4 Sunrise 6:39 High 2:59 1.5’ the move constantly and are Chumming continues to offer cut bait or squid, or even scented Moonrise 7:23 Low 6:45 0.0’ Moonrise 11:38 Low 9:21 0.2’ not easily followed. Fortunately results for bluefish on the SW bait, will land you some light Sunset 7:36 High 12:38 1.8’ Sunset 7:30 High 3:26 1.7’ b Moonset 7:54 Low 7:05 0.0’ f Moonset 9:41 Low 10:05 0.3’ for the occasional fisherman, Middle Grounds and a mix of tackle fun with flat fish. ^ 9/1^ ^ 9/01^ ^ 9/5^ ^ 9/05^ waves of more fish are constantly rockfish and blues on the channel With Labor Day weekend Mon 9/1 Sunrise 6:36 High 12:59 1.8’ Fri 9/5 Sunrise 6:40 High 3:38 1.4’ moving into the area. Some of edge above buoy 70. Chumming upon us, let’s salute the work- Moonrise 8:29 Low 7:25 0.0’ Moonrise 12:40 Low 10:01 0.3’ the most consistent locations for action is sporadic in Virginia ing man. We are all an integral c Sunset 7:34 High 1:21 1.8’ g Sunset 7:28 High 4:10 1.6’ trolling action this week have waters where most anglers are part of the engine that drives Moonset 8:18 Low 7:51 0.1’ Moonset 10:16 Low 10:53 0.4’ been off Dividing Creek, the trolling at this time. America. Let’s take some well Corrections High Low Height channel edge from buoy 62 up Bottom fishing remains good earned rest and relaxation while PM times are in boldface type. Piankatank River, Cherry Pt. -1:42 -1:44 86% to Smith Point, outside the Great in most areas, although many enjoying our favorite pastime on Unusually high & low tides are also in boldface. Wicomico River, the lower Poto- species, particularly croaker, the bay and rivers. 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SCHOOL Winners north/south were first, Judy Peifer and Virginia At The Tides Adair; and second, Ilva Dog- gett and Kay Williams. s!DULTSMALLBOATCOURSES LEARNTOSAILASUNlSH Winners east/west were s533AILING+EELBOATCERTIlCATECOURSESFORADULTS first, Joy Straughan and Helen Kinne; and second, Betty Fay s7EEKLONGCOURSESFORCHILDRENTHROUGHOUTTHESUMMER Lewis and Marilyn Reed. s.EWBOATSALES WEAREYOURLOCAL,ASER0ERFORMANCEDEALER Six-and-a-half tables of FOR3UNlSH ,ASERS /PTIMISTSETCPARTSANDDOLLIES bridge were in play at the From left, members of the East Coast Diamonds are (front row) Kim Crockett, Brittany Ste- Woman’s Club of White Stone Tel: 804.438.9300 www.premiersailing.com vens, Lauryn Turner, Brooke Hudnall, Caitlin Vanlandingham, Tekia Jones and coach Donna August 25. Belfield; (next row) coach Philip Belfield, Kayla Myers, Brittany Huffman, Rachel McClure, Winners north/south were Melissa Coates, Kaylyn King, Tonierra Shepard and coach Carlton Myers. first, Arden Durham and Ginger Klapp; second, Dianne Monroe Fuel Prices Limiting Your Boating? and Betty Fay Lewis; and third, Judy Peifer and Virginia Adair. Call Today! The East Coast Diamonds Winners east/west were first, Liz Hargett and Tot Winstead; second, Carolyn Reed and Bar- bara Hubbard; and third, Iris finish season in a big way Panzetta and Grace Nagel. The next bridge for this group is Wrapping up their first lin Vanlandingham was the ference defensively and at the September 10 at 1 p.m. season, local travel ball team, knockout blow in game two. plate; however, each and every East Coast Diamonds finished Kaylyn King stepped up player contributed throughout big. with a clutch two out, two RBI the tournament,” said Belf- Nine tables of bridge were The 16U Diamonds finished single late in game three for ield. in play July 15 at the Woman’s first and were crowned gold the go ahead run. On the weekend, Vanland- Club of Lancaster. champions at the USSSA “Just The elimination portion ingham pitched 16 1/3 innings, Winners north/south were first, Lynn Green and Jane Bun- Bring It” Tournament in Ches- of the tournament was much only giving up 1 run and strik- Hull & Topside Paint Update your Electronics terfield August 16 and 17. of the same as the Diamonds ing out 12. Offensively, Brit- nell; second, Arden Durham “That was a goal of ours defeated Valley Storm, 5-2, tany Huffman hit .538, Kim and Betty Faye Lewis; and Fiberglass and Gelcoat Repair Custom Carpentry when we started this team one with timely hitting and excel- Crockett finished .462 and third, Norma Drinnon and Judy Full Service Interior Department Marine Canvas year ago. We had to really work lent base running, said Belf- Tekia Jones wrapped up a Hagerstrom. hard over the past five months. ield. solid weekend hitting .583. Winners east/west were first, New Small Boat Repair Division We understand the game and The Diamonds then over- With the win, the Diamonds (tie) Millie Wiley and Alice 2355 Jessie Dupont Mem. Hwy., Burgess VA 22432 are executing very well on came an early deficit by out- have qualified for the 16U Slember, and Joy Straughan Phone (804) 453-3464 - Fax (804) 453-3837 www.TiffanyYachtsInc.com offense and in the field,” said scoring the Richmond Raiders World Series Tournament next and Jane Conner; and third, coach Philip Belfield. in the gold championship, July. Terry Carter and Al Jodrey. The Diamonds cruised 10-5. Kayla Myers gave the The East Coast Diamonds The next bridge for this through pool play undefeated, Diamonds the lead with a two are based in Warsaw and carry group will be Tuesday, Septem- topping teams from Mechan- RBI triple and the Diamonds players from seven area coun- ber 2, at 1 p.m. icsville, Warrenton and never looked back. ties and field teams in four age Waynesboro along the way. “We had some younger groups, 10U, 12U, 14U and The Woman’s Club of Lan- A timely grand slam by Cait- players that made a big dif- 16U. caster held its regular bridge luncheon August 20. After lunch, attendees played bridge and mahjong. Bridge winners State Park posts upcoming events were first, Carol Rogers with Belle Isle State Park chief and tools. Free. and the Friends of Belle Isle 4,000 points; and second, Libby ranger of interpretation and edu- Wilderness Survival Work- State Park. Brown with 3,270 points. The cation Charlene Talcott recently shop, 4 to 7 p.m. Full Moon Canoe Trip, 8 to 10 next regular sandwich bridge announced special events at the Shufer will discuss surviving p.m. will be September 17. Call park for Labor Day Weekend and in nature through the use of native Paddle under a full moon as it Betty Thornton at 462-0742 September. plants for food, shelter, tools and reflects on Mulberry Creek and for reservations or to be placed Belle Isle State Park is at 1632 medicinal purposes, Participants the Rappahannock River. Hear on a waiting list. The Woman’s Belle Isle Road off River Road in will have an opportunity to taste how the moon affects the tides, Club of Lancaster thanked all Lancaster County. The 723-acre several plants. All participants nature, and people, and how our who participated in making the facility fronts the Rappahannock will receive a Wilderness Sur- senses change at night. Canoe, sandwich bridge a success. River, Deep Creek and Mulberry vival Guide produced by Shufer. paddle, life jacket and experi- Creek. $10 per person. Reservations enced guide included. Reserva- t Fuel blend . . . . The park offers picnicking, required. tions required. $6. hiking, cycling, camping and Triple Treat, 7 to 9 p.m. September 14- Music By The (continued from page A12) bird watching. Canoes, kayaks, Three programs for one price. River, 4 to 6 p.m. This gasoline problem can motorboats and bicycles are Canoe along Mulberry Creek Mercy Creek will present a cause a lot of headaches. Your available to rent. In addition to to Brewer’s Point on the Rappa- family-friendly concert in the marine service place is not the the campground, the park offers hannock River. Enjoy a hay picnic area. Bring a picnic dinner one creating this problem. If you mansion and guest house rentals. ride through the park and end and a blanket or lawn chair. This must place blame, contact your 3AVE4IMEAND&UEL Hours are sun up to sun down. it all with S’mores and stories aggressive folk concert is pro- Congressman and put some pres- There is a $3 parking fee per around a campfire. Reservations vided through support from local sure back on the fuel industry. vehicle per day, payable upon required. $10. businesses and the Friends of With what ethanol has done to #LOSEST-ARINATOTHE"AY entering the park. For rental fees September 5- Bay Seafood Belle Isle State Park. many boats, I am sure one of the and reservations, or to confirm Festival, 4:30 to 10 p.m. September 20- Stewardship thousands of bright young engi- special events, call the park office This annual seafood feast Virginia Clean-up Day, 9 a.m. to neers can come up with a winning at 462-5030. sponsored by the Kilmarnock- noon solution to the gasoline blend. Special events Irvington-White Stone Rotary Help clean the shoreline as part August 28- Take A Hike— also offers a variety of entertain- of a statewide event. Refresh- Make a Hiking Stick, 10 a.m. to ment from the Kilmarnock and ments, gloves and trash bags are noon District Pipe Band to Casper. $50 provided. Participants receive Decorate a hiking stick with per person. Sold-out. certificates signed by Gov. Tim Fall & Winter Building Specials paint, glue, and decorations pro- September 12- Community Kaine. Stay on shore or venture FALL PROGRAM Uni-Frame Buidings Town & Country Buildings vided. Then try out the stick on a Campfire Pickin’, 8 to 10 p.m. into marshes by canoe or kayak. Order Period Delivery Material Discount Material Discount short hike in the park. $3. “Bring your instruments or September 27- Basic Hunter 8/21/08 - 10/10/08 By 12/31/08 -8% -5% August 29- Welcome Camp- just sing along around the camp- Education Class, 7 a.m. to 5 % % fire,” said Talcott. “Music may p.m. 10/11/08 - 11/10/08 By 12/31/08 -7 -4 fire, 8 to 9 p.m. % % Learn what’s happening at be a mixture of bluegrass, folk, The Virginia Department 11/11/08 - 11/30/08 By 12/31/08 -6 -3 WINTER PROGRAM Belle Isle State Park. Roast contemporary and historical, of Game and Inland Fisheries Jan/Feb ‘09 % % depending on the musicians and (VDGIF) Hunter Education Pro- 8/21/08 – 10/10/08 -15 -8 marshmallows while listening to % % stories around the campfire at the the audience.” Amphitheater. gram will conduct a free Basic 10/11/08 – 1/10/09 Jan/Feb ‘09 -12 -6 amphitheater. Free. Hunter Education class from Save Big this Fall. Save More this Winter! September 13- Music By The 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration Plus, FREE Horse Stall Mats and FREE Financing Available! * August 30- Wilderness Sur- *Discounts apply to material package of new, qualifying building orders only and may not vival Adventures, 10 a.m. to 3 River, 5 to 7 p.m. required. Bring a lunch. be combined with any other offer, with the exception of free horse stall mats. Building Bill and Macon Gurley will Sunset Canoe Trip, 6 to 8 p.m. order must include Lester Signature Stalls to qualify for free mats. Free financing until p.m. September ‘09, up to $30,000 OAC maximum, may NOT be combined with Survival expert Vickie Shufer present a family-friendly concert Experience day turning into discounts but may be combined, when applicable, with free stall mat offer. Rick Dwyer will offer pointers and answer in the picnic area. Bring a picnic night while paddling along Mul- Culpeper, VA dinner and a blanket or lawn berry Creek. Enjoy the colors questions related to wilderness Direct: 800-826-4439 ext 7106 survival. There will be examples chair. This concert, featuring of the evening, birds flying into of Native American tools formed anything from folk and country, roost and the magic of nightfall. to bluegrass and gospel, jazz and Canoe, paddle, life jacket and from common things found in Learn More, Plan Better with Exclusive Online Pricing at nature and demonstrations on originals, is provided through experienced guide included. Buildings the Easier, Faster, More Informed Way LESTERBUILDINGS.COM making rope, shelters, baskets support from local businesses Reservations required. $6 Stripers begin 10th season The Striper swim team began in 1998, a project of coach Kath- ryn Gregory supported by Stuart Painter, then owner of Oakwood Fitness Center. It has continued under the auspices of Northern Neck Family YMCA. TARTAN GOLF The team is a member of the United States Masters Swimming Association and belongs to the Virginia association. Its members Labor Day Special have participated competitively at several levels and receive ben- efits of their affiliations, including Golf, lunch & sleeve of Titleist NXT Golfballs $55 YMCA aquatics. The team has participated in From left, original and continuing Striper swim team mem- *Bring this ad to receive this special offer three national meets and many bers include Kathryn Gregory, Pauli Dillard and Mary Helne regional meets, consistently plac- in 1999, wearing the first team swimsuits. ing well. Some members also improvement and optional swim through July with practice ses- Membership Specials Available. work as part of the team on their meet preparation. Gains in con- sions Tuesdays and Thursdays own fitness goals without com- fidence, aerobic conditioning, at 7 a.m. and Saturdays at 7:30 Call peting. flexibility and strength are pro- a.m. Gregory, a masters competitor gram results, she said. Registrations are being for 22 years, provides on-deck “It’s amazing that we have been accepted for current and new instruction and leads the work- a team for 10 years. It certainly members for the 2008-09 season 438-6005 outs. While all members practice has been fun. I look forward to at the Northern Neck Family the same skills, there are different another great season with a core YMCA, 39 Harris Road in Kil- levels of yardage and speed, so group of experienced swimmers marnock. Participants must be at individuals may be challenged and those wishing to try struc- least 18 years old and be able to but not overwhelmed. tured swimming, even if for the swim 50 yards without stopping, The program includes cama- first time,” said Gregory. and then continue with rest peri- raderie, socials, working toward Masters swim seasons in Kil- ods. Call 435-0223, or visit strip- goals, encouragement, technique marnock are from September erswim.com. A14 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • August 28, 2008 0IT3TOP A Great Source Virginia Motor Speedway #LUB'OLF August 22 results: for local sports Late models – Walker Arthur, first; Stephen Evans, second; ÜÜÜ°,,iVœÀ`°Vœ“ Stevie Long, third. ICYCC Club Knights Modifieds- Joey Polevoy, first; The Indian Creek Yacht and Matt Marshall, second; Gary Country Club Knights of the Conner, third. Rounds Table on August 22 Sprints- Daren Bolac, first; played a best ball net on par Kyle Pruitt, second; Eric Keck, WANTED three holes, best two balls on par third. Limited stocks- Sam Archer, four holes and best three balls first; Bob Terry, second; Brett on par five holes. Winners were Adkins, third. Lady bowlers to bowl duck pin on first, Jack Blunt, Ken Sparks, August 30 races: Bill Lowe and Ed Records (VMS is on Route 17 in Monday nights at Evans Bowling Center (137); and second, Harold Guy, Jamaica, eight miles north of Emory Williams, Ed Zakaib Saluda. Pit gates open at 3 in Kilmarnock. and Jim Smith (137). p.m.; spectator gates open at If interested please contact: 4 p.m. Track activities begin at ICYCC Men 6:30 p.m.) Vicki White (804) 435-9495 The Indian Creek Yacht and Late models (40 laps). sports- Country Club men’s midweek men (25 laps), Modifieds (25 /iÀÀÞÊ-̈“>˜Ê­nä{®Ê{Îx‡Ó{ÈÓÊUÊ >Ì ÞÊ->Û>ˆ˜>Ê­nä{®Ê{ÈӇäxxä group recently played one best From left, Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club mixed laps), sprint cars (25 laps) ball gross and one best ball net. scramble winners for August 24 were Ed French, Connie Winners were first, Herb Klapp, Ruble, Craig Callahan and Charlie Price. Bill Lowe and Ed Records (133); and second, Charles Faulkner, Dick Schreyer, Wayne Mullins first, Barbara Hope (145); and Quinton Oaks ladies and Bob Murphy (136). second, Lori Richardson (145). The Quinton Oaks Ladies Second flight winners were Golf Association on August 20 ICYCC first, Janet Blunt (147); and played a “3-lady team: one best Sunnyland Indian Creek Yacht and second, Betty Reid (149). Third ball and low putts” tournament. Country Club on August 24 flight winners were first, Lou Winners were first, Joan Frie, played a mixed scramble. Win- Dietrich (136); and second, Susan Troubetzkoy and Gloria ners were first, Craig Callahan, Jeanne Kenny. Smith; and second, (tie) P.J. Ed French, Connie Ruble and Daily low gross-low net win- Kienast, Jean Lee and Anna Charlie Price (60); second, ners were low gross, Audrey McCauley, and Bettye Garner, John Halley, Andy Halley, Dick Saunders (89); first low net, Pam Collins and Denise Oliff. Davis and Karen Mullins (63); Hope Byrne (68); and second Low putts winners were third, Ted Kattmann, David low net, Emily Pomerleau first, Frie’s team; and second, Pilvelait, Bob Chambers and (74). Harriet Baggett and Dana Terri Sartori, Faith Kauders Betsy Heller (65); and fourth, Smith had chip-ins August 19; and Mary Frances Trunnell. Tydamar Earth Angel Harold Guy, Wayne Mullins, Barbara Hope and Kay Stout Troubetzkoy had two birdies; Page James and Gene Mapes had chip-ins August 12. Kienast, Lee, Faith McDermott (66). and Su Schmalz each had 1. At long last, Sunnyland is scheduled to launch this weekend ICYCC 9-holers Piankatank ladies Sara Goodwyn, Carol Reese, and join her sister, "Tydamar". Speaking of sisters, The Indian Creek Yacht Piankatank River Ladies and Marian Spurlin each had a Sunnyland is the sister ship of Charles Lindberg's honeymoon yacht. and Country Club 9-holers on Golf Association on August 21 chip-in. Reese won individual August 21 played a member/ played low gross/low net. First low putts. guest tournament. Winners flight winners were first low Tartan Golf Club were first, Nancy Jarrell and gross, J. Rogers (76); second Sunday Twilight winners at Jenny Boyenga (25); second, low gross, K, Lowe (85); and the Tartan on August 24 were In celebration of the coming event, I've decided to have Jean Ehlman and Dottie Sites first low net, K. Gorin (70). first, Wendy Waggener and (28); and third, Pat Willett and Second flight winners were Susan Troubetzkoy; and second, a Labor Day Weekend Sale - All tours and charters Ruth Fisher (28). first low gross, C. Pitts (96); Ed and Isabelle Bunch. on Tydamar, Sunnyland & Earth Angel will be 25% off! ICYCC 18-holers second low gross, S. Dunaway Monday Play Day ladies’ The Indian Creek Yacht (101); and first low net, M. winners for August 25 were and Country Club 18-holers Marshall (76). low gross, Bunch; and low net, on August 12 and 19 played a Third flight winners were Troubetzkoy. Now there is no longer a reason for Urbanna handicap tournament. The over- first low gross, B. Hudgins Men’s winners were first, all low net winner was Carol (114); second low gross, J. John Burton; second, Herb to be jealous of Irvington. Johnson (131). Deputy (115); and first low net, Hammock; and third, Ron First flight winners were C. Sennott (76). Hugate. Sunnyland will be based in Urbanna and tour Urbanna, Robinson & LaGrange Creeks Please Call 804.438.5510 for Reservations 3PORT3HORTS and Updates on the Launch n Golf tourney n Market Days races n Horseshoe Tourney The Tartan Golf Club in The Mathews Market Days The Upper Lancaster Volun- I hope you will make Vintage Yacht Tours part of your weekend celebration!! Weems, in conjunction with the 5K run and Junior Mile will teer Fire Department will hold Professional Golf Association- be held September 6 starting a Horse Shoe Tournament at sponsored Patriots Day, will host from Williams Wharf Landing. 7 p.m. August 29 at the pavil- a Wounded Warriors Golf Tour- The Junior Mile will be open ion behind the new firehouse nament August 28. Proceeds to children ages 12 and under. in Lively. The tournament is from the tournament will benefit The mile will begin at 8 a.m. offered in conjunction with the The Injured Marine Semper Fi and the 5K race at 8:30 a.m. All annual firemen’s festival. Fund and the PGA Patriots Day courses close by 9:15 a.m. Teams will consist of two Foundation. The entry fee for all races is persons. The entry fee is $25 The entry fee is $75 per person. $12 for pre-registration and $15 per team. First prize is $250. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. for race-day registration. Run- Applications are due by August followed by a kick-off ceremony ners must pre-register by Sep- 27. There will be a minimum and a shot-gun start at noon. An tember 1. Race day registration of 10 teams. For an application awards ceremony with hot dogs and packet pick-up begins at 7 call 436-4040. and hamburgers will be held a.m. To sponsor or volunteer, at the tournament conclusion. or receive an emailed applica- Tournament sponsors, hole spon- tion, call or email race director n Boat sale sors and prize donations are still Lynda Smith Greve at 725- The Tidewater Marine Trade needed. To participate, contact 9685, or visit mclc@3bubbas. Association will hold an in- Tom Parrish at 577-7179, or the com the-water boat sale September Tartan Golf Shop at 438-6226. 19 and 20 at the Tides Lodge docks on Carter’s Creek. Visit n n Clean boating www.inwaterboatsale.com Bicycle ride Flotilla 33 of the United States The Northern Neck Cycling Coast Guard wants to ensure Organization and the Richmond that all boaters get the message n Marathon bridge Area Bicycle Club have orga- about Clean Water Permits. In The Women’s Club of Lan- nized a 37-mile ride August 31. July, President George W. Bush caster is seeking teams for its The ride will start at 10 a.m. approved and signed “The annual Marathon Bridge Tour- from the Steamboat Museum in Clean Boating Act of 2008.” nament. To participate, players Irvington to Windmill Point, stop The act permanently restored need a partner and must commit for lunch in Kilmarnock, and con- a long-standing exemption for to play four or five games from tinue to Weems and Christ Church recreational boaters from per- October through May at other and return to Irvington. All level mitting requirements under the teams’ homes. END OF THE SUMMER of riders are welcome. Bring a Clean Water Act. To sign up, call Pat Davis helmet, drinks and snacks. at 462-7113, Libby Brown at 580-7577 or Betty Thornton at 462-0742. Those who partici- TWILIGHT SPECIALS n Heavenly hands n Kennel Club Northern Neck Kennel Club pated last year need not call; The annual Women of Grace they will be contacted. Bridge and Mahjong luncheon is will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Lan- planned for September 16 start- caster Community Library on After 12pm Every Day ing at 11:30 a.m. at Grace House School Street in Kilmarnock. n Water safety at 303 South Main Street in Kil- The public is invited to an The River Counties Chap- Includes Golf & Cart marnock. educational presentation on ter of the American Red Cross Table reservations are accepted. sponsoring a dog show, and will hold water safety instruc- Send checks for $20 per person the type of help needed. The tor classes from September 15 made payable to WOG to Billie second AKC dog show in Fred- through 21. Classes require Barnes, 11 British Landing Drive, ericksburg will be held in Janu- advance registration; call 435- White Stone, VA 22578; or call ary 2009. 7669. Barnes at 435-0435. Handgun safety course scheduled $ $ The Rappahannock Pistol and Rifle Club Inc. will conduct a National Rifle Association “First Steps” pistol orientation course September 5 and 6. 26 29 NRA-certified instructors Monday - Friday Saturday, Sunday will teach the basics of safe handgun handling and famil- & Holidays iarization. The course is the NRA’s response to the public’s need for a firearm orientation for new handgun purchasers, said president Barry Kennedy. All owners of handguns are urged Not valid with leagues, outings or any other offer. Expires 9.30.08 to take the course. Successful completion of the First Steps course is accepted by sheriffs as a prerequisite for 804.776.6516 obtaining a Concealed Carry Permit for Virginia. To enroll, call Bob Berry at 453-9402. 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Several the chapter’s second annual agencies needed capital from Community Hero Dinner the same limited contributors, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. at so VQL formed an innovative Indian Creek Yacht and Coun- corporation to build a single try Club. campus for RGH, the North- “The most interesting part ern Neck Family YMCA, the about Doug is he’s so much Free Health Clinic and the Red behind the scenes that no Douglas D. Monroe Cross. one ever knows all he does,” Monroe said the goal was $7 said Paul Sciacchitano, River and with his brother, Sam, million for what VQL board A combination high school band, including students from Lancaster and Middlesex, Counties chapter president. spent childhood summers member Joe Curry called the marches in the parade on Chesapeake Drive. “He does things anonymously, making mischief in Irvington. most significant thing that had or he’s behind a group and is He graduated from Washing- ever happened in the county, providing funds in ways no ton and Lee University, mar- benefiting rich and poor, sick Bridge Fest one knows about. I believe ried the former Katherine and well, black and white, and he’s the biggest supporter we “Kit” N. Willis of Baltimore, young and old. have in this community.” and served as a lieutenant in “We went to foundations and celebrates Monroe is chairman and the Naval Reserve on destroy- told the story,” said Monroe, chief executive officer of ers in the Atlantic. He taught “and it was easy to tell because 50-year link Chesapeake Financial Shares, Naval ROTC at Purdue Uni- the leaders in these organiza- which owns Chesapeake Bank versity, where he received a tions were doing a marvelous Hundreds of lower North- and Chesapeake Investment master’s in economics. job and the programs were so ern Neck and Middle Pen- Group. Since moving to Lan- In 1965, Danny Cook good. Even if the people said insula residents gathered caster County in 1965, he brought him from Wachovia no, we’d go back, and the story last Saturday in White Stone has helped to found Chesa- Bank in Winston-Salem to got better each time because for Bridge Fest, a 50th anni- peake Academy, Rappahan- become chief executive officer more people were being served. versary celebration of the nock Westminster-Canterbury, of Lancaster National Bank, Before we were through, we Robert O. Norris Jr. Memo- Northern Neck Free Health now Chesapeake Bank. When had raised $12 million.” rial Bridge crossing the Clinic and Virginia Qualify Monroe and his family moved VQL subsequently reno- From left, Sharon Buckner paints the face of fellow volun- Rappahannock River from Life (VQL). here, there was no hospital or vated the former Oakwood teer Jordan Rice at the Northern Neck State Bank tent. White Stone to Grey’s Point. He has chaired the board library. There were only The Fitness Center for the county’s Activities included concerts, of Rappahannock General Tides Inn, the new Norris first licensed child care center. children’s games, a parade, Hospital and the finance com- Bridge and supportive people Monroe remains VQL presi- vendors and a caravan of mittee of the Foundation for who would become wonderful dent. vintage autos. Historic Christ Church. He friends. In addition to five children, serves on the board of Chesa- With the Hudnall, Stephens, Monroe and his wife have peake Health Services and is Simmons and Carter families, 16 grandchildren. He is an an usher and ordained elder at the Monroes started Chesa- accomplished golfer. Campbell Memorial Presby- peake Academy. They had a “I am very flattered by this terian Church, where balcony vested interest: five of the 20 honor,” said Monroe. “The children know that if they enrolled children were theirs. people who were here before shake his hand and look him When asked about his co- all of us came really made it in the eye, he will slip them a founding of multiple Lancaster a neat place to be. People who piece of candy. institutions, Monroe quickly do things in the community He was president of the shifts the focus from himself do it to give something back. Virginia Bankers Association to credit Capt. Tom Denegre Jr. That’s an important message.” and served on the board of the for pioneering Rappahannock In this 91st year of the River Federal Reserve Bank of Rich- Westminster-Canterbury, Fred Counties Chapter, tickets for mond and in various council Baensch for Rappahannock the Community Hero Dinner positions for the American General Hospital (RGH), Dick are $91 per person. Busi- Bankers Association. Baylor for the Free Health ness attire is appropriate. Call White Stone Mayor Lloyd B. Hubbard presides over the Chessa Lowrey plays on the Monroe was born in Nor- Clinic, and E.A. Stephens for 435-7669 for individual or Bridge Fest festivities. (Photos by Alex Haseltine) moon bounce. folk, grew up in Pelham, N.Y., the Foundation for Historic table reservations.

Jim Keenan admires a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk owned by Ken Kidwell.

t Endowment challenge . . . . (continued from page A1 ) costs of health care and the less than half the amount needed a position to help the less fortu- uncertainties of its status nation- in its annual budget. nate in a tangible way are urged ally, and the rising costs of goods, The goal is to raise another to contact the clinic at 435-0575; services and transportation, $250,000 for the endowment P.O. Box 1694, Kilmarnock, VA the endowment is taking on an and about $550,000 to meet 22482; or drop by for a visit at even more important role,” said expenses for procedures and 51 William B. Graham Court, William B. (Broke) Graham Jr., operations during 2008. Those in Kilmarnock; or visit nnfhc.com. board president. “Additionally, if Our Special Events the full amount can be raised, the  interest the endowment gener- ates can begin to be used toward annual operations and lessen the Create Special Memories. pressure on annual fund-raising Private Parties appeals.” Grants and foundations rep- Corporate Events resent the third leg. Two major, multi-year grants ran out this year, leaving a gaping fund-rais- Wedding Rehearsal Dinners ing hole to fill. The Jessie Ball  duPont Fund had been assisting pharmacy operations for the past three years, and the Virginia  Health Care Foundation sup- Call (804) 435-0034 ported dental clinic organization for Dinner and Party Reservations and operations for the past four years. Both have sent in their last  payments, and a concentrated  effort is under way to find new Friday and Saturday 5 p.m.-9 p.m. funding sources, both for opera- tions and for the endowment.  Otherwise, it is the generous www.kilmarnockinn.com community and grateful patients  who have kept the clinic going,  together with donations from Free parking on East Church Street the five jurisdictions served  (totaling 18 percent of the clinic and Waverly Avenue budget this year) and some funds  approved by the Virginia General   Assembly ( 7 to 8 percent of the  budget). For annual operations, 34 East Church Street Kilmarnock, VA 22482 through July, the clinic has raised