Thursday, May 20, 2004 • Kilmarnock, Virginia • Eighty-seventh Year • Number 32 • Three Sections • 50¢ Opposition knocks the wind out of turbine permit request by Reid Pierce Armstrong Each proposed wind turbine would be con- next one?” asked Connie Ruble, who does HEATHSVILLE—A pro posal to install a sidered on a case-by-case basis, the board not live in the neighborhood but was con- wind turbine at 375 Logan Lodge Road hit a agreed, noting the generators might be better cerned about the implications of the board’s headwind of oppostion from dozens of resi- suited to large parcels of land than to crowded decision. dents in the Bluff Point area last Thursday. neighborhoods. “I imagine it will be about as tall as the The Northumberland board of supervisors Pullman was the fi rst resident in the county Kilmarnock wa ter tower,” Ruble said. eventually de nied Wes Pullman’s request to to request a wind turbine. “It’s like having a couple of fl ag poles 104 erect a 104-foot-tall tower and turbine. Despite the efforts of wind turbine rep- feet high,” neighbor Jones Felvey added. Citing aesthetics, noise pol lution, prop- resentative Jim Madden to increase aware- District 4 supervisor Pamela Russell moved erty values, a nearby landing strip, migra- ness about the alternative energy source, to deny the re quest based on the objections. tory birds and proximity to other houses, fear and confusion reigned at the public The board approved her mo tion by a 5-0 the neighbors made their case against the hearing. vote. modern windmill. “Why does this tower need to be put up?” In other land use matters, the board Used to generate electricity, wind turbines asked Dr. Wy att Beazley, a neighbor on approved a special exceptions permit for the are a source of renewable energy. Northum- Bluff Point Road, who has a windmill. “If Northumberland Woman’s Club to establish berland, described as one of the windiest approved, one person will benefi t. Many will a clubhouse in Lottsburg. places in eastern Virginia, decided in March be adversely affected.” The board also approved a new bed and after six months of public debate to allow “If you approve this one, are you going to breakfast for an existing dwelling at 74 wind turbines. okay the next one and the next one and the Glebe Point Lane. Irvington studies sewer, drainage, legal matters and offi ce improvements by Robb Hoff asphalt, he said. IRVINGTON—A central ized However, concerns were raised water and sewer service initia- about removal of the tree. tive for the towns of Irv ington “I really think you’re going to and White Stone and the Tides have some reaction,” said town Inn and Rappahan nock West- attorney Matson C. Terry II. minster-Canterbury is progress- Council authorized Fitz patrick ing towards an en gineering study to seek VDOT input on allowing to determine the scope and cost the tree to re main. of the pro ject. Other action Town administrator Jack Fitz- By a 5-0 vote, council unan- patrick told the Irvington council imously approved spending up to last week that four engineering $2,500 for new computer equip- fi rms have been interviewed for ment for the town offi ce and up the project feasibility study. to $2,000 in labor to paint the A committee representing the exterior of the town offi ce. Windmills four entities involved will vote Rhonda Kerr, Anne Carpenter soon to select a fi rm to undertake and council members Garry generate the study, said Fitz patrick. The Luckham and Kathleen Pollard study could re quire four to six were appointed to a committee to whirlwind months to complete, he added. address interior improvements at Tavern Road drainage the offi ce. of activity Fitzpatrick also reported on the Council also authorized Fitz- Last week was a week for progress of a joint project with patrick to contact the county windmills locally. On Tues- the Virginia Department of Trans- regarding Irvington road signs day, Ken O’Brock of O’Brock portation to improve drainage on posted within the county’s juris- Windmills in North Benton, Tavern Road near the Chesapeake diction. Pollard expressed inter- Ohio, (top) re placed an Just Gardens blooms Bank en trance. est in the town constructing its eight-foot 1932 Aermotor Irises were in full bloom along with roses and primroses “The upshot of it is that be fore own sign posts rather than using windmill atop a 47-foot at Blanchette and Jim Joneses’ garden at French Landing. a successful job can be done the metal ones specifi ed by the tower at the Enon Hall prop- The Just Gardens tour just missed an array of colors at the on Tavern Road, the en trance to county. erty of Bill and Gay Chap- home, where some 420 azaleas were in full bloom two the bank has to be upgraded to Legal matters man on Antipoison Creek. On weeks ago. The Just Gardens tour, which included four a commercial en trance,” Fitzpat- Fitzpatrick updated council on Wednesday, O’Brock (left) houses in the Millenbeck and Ottoman area and two in rick said. the status of a ditch drainage installed a 40-foot 1920s Irvington, was held last Friday and Saturday to benefi t The Transportation offi cials have lawsuit fi led last year against windmill tower restored and Haven Shelter. More photos appear on page A14. (Photo recommended that a cedar tree in the town by Irv ington resident assembled by Alan Merkel on by Lisa Hinton Valdrighi) the vicinity be taken down so the Audrey Low ery. Indian Creek. O’Brock had roots would not interfere with the (continued on page A14) some help from Rick’s Tree Service owner, Rick Senter, who dangled from a crane and held the tail to keep Household wealth affects public projects the windmill from spin ning as O’Brock tightened the by Reid Pierce Armstrong entire region, in cluding the blade connec tions. Also on HEATHSVILLE—Northum- Middle Peninsula, ineligible for Wednes day, O’Brock berland’s pockets have grown Data shows growth in 2003 the Rural Development grants. installed an eight-foot wind- too deep for U.S. Department of The same phenomenon is mill atop an existing tower at Agriculture Ru ral Development by Reid Pierce Armstrong taking place elsewhere in Vir- the Henry’s Creek property of ginia as people relocate from loans and grants. Regional economic indica tors point to growth in Northum- Dr. Wyatt Beazley (bottom). The same source of funding urban areas to rural re gions with berland County. waterfront property and moun- that recently built sewer sys tems The Northern Neck Plan ning District Commission quar- in Fleeton and Callao will not be tain vistas, shifting the median terly newsletter reports the county’s percentage of in crease income level higher. Assistance available to Indian Creek Estates, in taxable sales was the largest in the Northern Neck during a development of hundreds of that was once spread to rural 2003. localities across the entire state houses near Kilmarnock sorely in While Northumberland has the lowest overall taxable sales need of a sewer system. is now being directed almost in the region, $53 mil lion last year compared to Lancaster’s entirely to the state’s south- The county’s application was $122 million, Northumberland saw an 11 percent increase denied last month be cause its western counties, one of the from 2002. only re gions where the median median household income has Supervisor Joseph Self guessed that the unexpected risen to $38,100, the highest in household income is still be low increase came from construc tion material sales. At least three $30,000. the Northern Neck. retail stores in Northum berland County sell construc tion- Northumberland has long related materials. By a unanimous 5-0 vote, depended on USDA grants and New housing permit fi gures support Self’s theory. Northumberland supervisors last loans to fund infrastructure and With almost 230 building permits issued, Northumber land week adopted a resolution urging utility programs, among other had 150 percent more new homes built last year than any a change in the rules. It will be things. Without funding assis- other county on the Northern Neck. Of those, only 20 were sent to Sen. George Allen, Sen. tance from the Rural manufactured homes. Lancaster County, with 144, had the John Warner and Rep. Jo Ann Development program, county second greatest num ber of permits issued. Davis. of fi cials say these infrastructure The resolution states, “the improvements would have been median income level for impossible. $33,400. $33,200, and Richmond County, de termining eligibility for fund- Rural Development aid is Westmoreland County, with a at $33,000, still meet the guide- ing does not produce an accu rate granted to counties based on the median household income of lines. representation of income in rural median household income, which $35,700, also does not qualify All four Northern Neck coun- areas since it does not take into cannot exceed the non-metro- for Rural Development assis- ties may soon exceed the state’s account earned in come, citizens politan area median in come of tance while Lancaster County, at non-metro income, making the (continued on page A14) Lancaster supervisors resume budget process by Robb Hoff than the sheriff’s offi ce, which could have. employees and a $300-per-month LANCASTER—Following the will receive a 4.8 per cent boost “If he (sheriff) had more depu- county contribution toward health approval of a $12.9-million from the state. ties assigned to drugs, he could insurance pre miums for county school budget last month that Overall expenditures for the do a better job with them,” Palin employees. includes $8.2 million in county sheriff’s offi ce are projected at said. County administrator Bill Pen- funding, the Lancaster board of $1.7 million, primarily through However, supervisor F.W. nell noted that health in surance Inside supervisors resumed work last state funding. However, the “Butch” Jenkins Jr. requested costs for a single em ployee could ■ week on the coun ty’s overall preliminary budget does not more information about whether increase from $390 to $415 per Celebrate in Lively: budget for 2004-05. refl ect two new deputy posi tions problems with drug activity are month. He added that the county Firemen’s Festival to feature parade, Painting The budget draft projects more requested by Sheriff Ronnie greater this year than last, and contri bution per non-school other events this weekend ...... A9 than $21 million in lo cal, state Crockett for drug en forcement. whether the problems are suffi - employee has increased by 9 per- pig cent this year. ■ and federal revenues, including Board chairman Patrick G. cient to war rant two additional Turtle turmoil: to visit $7.2 million in real estate tax rev- Frere said the sheriff has indi cated deputies assigned specifi cally for Other increases discussed were LookLandmark inside for $20,000 more in contri butions Pound netters back at work with enues based on a preliminary tax that 80 percent of the county’s drug enforcement. wary lookout for sea turtles ..... B1 demolished:Vintagehere: Years! A3 B1 rate of 39 cents per $100. crimes, other than those directly Supervisor Peter N. Geilich for the Lancaster Community The actual tax rate for the year involving drugs, are still related suggested the request for the two Library in Kil marnock, up from Business ...... B6-7 Directory ....C10-11 Schools ...... B8-9 will be determined in June. in some form to drug activity. new positions be consid ered fur- $55,000, and $16,000 more for Calendar ...... A2 Obituaries ...... B3 Sports ...... A10-13 The budget includes state- Supervisor Ernest W. Palin Jr. ther into the budget process. the Northern Neck Free Health Churches...... B2-4 Opinion...... A4-5 Upcoming ..A2-3,6+ Clinic in Kilmarnock, up from funded pay increases of 3 per cent noted the benefi t that in creased The budget also projects a 5 Classified .....C1-12 Police report ...... B1 Wildlife notes .. A13 for constitutional offi ces other drug enforcement in the county percent increase in pay for county (continued on page A14) A2 Upcoming Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 20, 2004 Ongoing: May The Free Health Clinic for Donk’s to host uninsured residents of the Northern Neck and Middlesex 20 Thursday Steve Keith County is open Monday Dining Guide The Rotary Breakfast Club through Friday from 8:30 a.m. meets at 7:30 a.m. at Rappa- this Saturday to 4:30 p.m. General clinics also are held Tuesday and TRADITIONAL hannock Westminster-Canter- Steve Keith of White Stone DOCK ‘N DINE bury. Thurs day evenings; clients DINING Bingo is played at the Ameri- will be the featured enter- must register from 5:30 to 7 can Legion Post 86 on Waverly tainer at Donk’s Theater in p.m. The office is off Harris CONRAD’S UPPER DECK: SANDPIPER REEF RESTAURANT: Avenue in Kil marnock at 7 p.m. Hudgins on Saturday, May Drive in Kilmarnock. Waterside restaurant overlooking 4 Star Dining on the Piankatank. The Planning Commission 22, at 8 p.m. A Pilates Class is held at St. Rappahannock River, specializing in Friendly, local atmosphere. Fresh sea- fresh local seafood. Extensive all you for Lancaster County meets at Keith has performed at Andrews Presbyterian Church food, prime beef. Thurs-Sat. 5-9. Sun. in Kilmarnock on Mon days and can eat buffet plus a full menu. Boat 7 p.m. at the courthouse in Donk’s on fi ddle, banjo and 11:30-2. Special Parties-Off Nights. Lancaster. guitar since January 2002. Tuesdays from 7:50 to 8:50 dockage. Friday & Saturday only 5-9 The Planning Commission a.m. and Thursdays from 9 to pm (D) Route 624, Mollusk 462-7400. Reservations accepted. Off Rt. 198 in His rendition of “Foggy Mathews County. (D). 725-3331. for Northumberland County 10 a.m. For fees and registra- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– meets at 7 p.m. at the court- Mountain Breakdown” on tion information, call Renais- banjo, “Orange Blossom Spe- TRADITIONAL THAI POT: Authentic Thai cuisine. house in Heathsville. The com- sance in Motion at 529-5949. Serving lunch and dinner. Dine in and cial” on fi ddle, and his sing- GED Classes are held at the DINING mission will finalize a grant carry-out. Hours: Lunch 11am-3pm. application to the Jessie Ball ing of “My Deadrise, My Lancaster Middle School Tech- ALEXANDER’S: Dinner 5pm-10pm., Mon.-Sat. Catering duPont Fund to support the Flies and My Beer,” and the nology Center in Kilmarnock Full service dining-Lunch 11:30-3:30 available. 238 N. Main St., Kilmarnock, development of three water comedy number, “Putting on on Tuesdays and Thursdays Thurs. & Fri. & Dinner 4 p.m. Mon. thru access sites. the Dog,” have become his from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; the Sat. Char-grilled steaks, seafood, 436-Thai. Workforce Enhancement Proj- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Rappatomac Writers trademarks. salad bar. Sunday brunch 11-3, Open THE LITTLE PEOPLE'S GUILD & meets at 2 p.m. in the Chinn ect Center at 8275 Mary Ball He will be joined on stage 7 days. Wireless internet access. CAFÉ LOTTÉ : Great BBQ Ribs, House at Rappahannock Com- Road in Lancaster on Tues- Power Point capability available by his wife, Laurie Keith, chicken, homemade salad, delicious munity College in Warsaw. days from 9 to 11 a.m.; for meetings. 555 North Main St., and his friend, Bill Gurley desserts & more. Serving lunch Mon.- The Breast Cancer Support the Adult Learning Center in Kilmarnock. Take-out available. of Regina. They will blend Thurs. 11-3, Lunch and dinner Fri. - Group meets at 6 p.m. in the Heathsville on Tuesdays and 804-435-3100. Warsaw Baptist Church Fellow- coun try music with bluegrass, Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. and –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sat. 11-8. Closed Sundays. 529-5938 ship Hall. 333-0005, 580-7039 Irish folk songs, songs of the Wednes days from 8:30 a.m. to BAY BREEZE DELI: Lottsburg, Va. or 462-7517. bay and original pieces. The 12:30 p.m.; and the Burgess Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Duplicate Bridge will be Workforce Center in Burgess Breakfast all day! Open late. Daily THE STEAMBOAT RESTAURANT: show also will feature the Enjoy casual dining while overlooking the played at 1 p.m. at the Wom- Shades of Country and Uncle on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. specials. Mon. - Sat. - 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. an’s Club of White Stone. A Dis tance Learning Program Sun.- 6 a.m.- 4 p.m. Lancaster Square, beautiful Piankatank River Golf Club. We Jimmy Wickham. is available. 580-3152. Kilmarnock. 435-7796. offer a traditional lunch menu, gourmet Men, women and newcomers –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– are in vited. No reservations. For tickets, call 725-7760. Transportation Services for and traditional evening menus and Sun- Steve Keith Doors open at 7:30 p.m DIXIE DELI: day Brunch selections. Open Tues.-Sat., 435-2755. Lancaster and Northumberland Family owned and operated (forever!) A Master Basket Making counties are pro vided by Bay 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Serving lunch 5 days a week, Mon- evenings 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm, and Sun- Class with John McGuire con- Transit Monday through Fri day Fri., 10:30-3:00, Subs, soup, our fa- tinues at Reedville Fisher- from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on day Brunch 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Ban- mous potato & chicken salad and quets, functions and group outings also men’s Museum. 453-6529. a call-in basis. 435-0141 or sandwiches, 50 Irvington Rd., The RFM Photographers 877-869-6046. available. Call 776-6589 (Reservations 22 Saturday 26 Wednesday Kilmarnock 435-6745. suggested). Located off Rt. 33 at 629, meets at 4 p.m. at Reedville Transportation Services for ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A Yard Sale begins at 8 The Rotary Club for Kil- Hartfield, Va. Fishermen’s Museum. a.m. at the school board office marnock, Irvington and White non-emergency medical LEE'S RESTAURANT: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hometown cooking and atmosphere 453-6529. in Lottsburg. The sale benefits Stone meets at 12:30 p.m. ap pointments in the Northern TOBY'S: The Annual Dinner Meeting the Northumberland County at Rappa hannock Westminster- Neck and prescription pick-ups in a popular downtown Kilmarnock is provided by MedCarry. tradition. Full menu, local seafood in Casual dining, fresh seafood, steaks, of the Virginia Aeronautical Animal Shelter medical fund. Canterbury. chops & pasta. Open 7 days at 3 pm. Historical Society, Northern 435-9791. season. (B,L,D) Main St., Kilmarnock. The Northern Neck Bay (D) 804-776-6913. Deltaville, just off Neck/Middle Peninsula Chap- Tones meets at 3 p.m. at St. The Haven in Richmond 435-1255. County holds weekly support ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Rt. 33. ter begins with a social period 23 Sunday Andrews Presbyterian Church PIPER’S PUB & TEA ROOM: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 The Widowed Persons Ser- in Kil marnock. 438-5127. group meet ings at a confi- The finest in Celtic cuisine served WILLABY’S: dential location. The Haven p.m. at the River Crossing Res- vice for Lancaster and Nor- Piper’s Pub in Kilmarnock in a comfortable pub styled atmo- Comfortable casual atmosphere. Fea- taurant Floyd Criswell is the serves victims of domestic vio- thumberland counties holds its hosts an acoustic jam session sphere in downtown Kilmarnock. turing daily chef's specials, gourmet speaker. open to all musicians, begin- lence and sexual assault in lunch brunch at Kentucky Open Wednesday-Saturday, Lunch burgers & delectable desserts. Eat in The Lancaster Chamber of ning at 7 p.m. For dinner the Northern Neck and Essex 11:30-2:30 Dinner, 5:30-till, Wednes- Fried Chicken in Kilmarnock or carry out available. Monday-Satur- Commerce will hold a tent im mediately fol low ing church reservations, call 435-7178. County. Other services are day night open mike, Thursday Irish party from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for services. A Grief Support Group meets a 24-hour crisis hotline, an nite, Live entertainment Saturday at day 11-3. Items available for take home members and guests at 506 A Hickory Hollow Treasure at 4 p.m. at the White Stone emergency shelter and court 8 pm. 37 N. Main St., Kilmarnock. until 4:00. White Stone. (L) 435-0044. North Main Street in Kilmar- Hunt For Orchids, sponsored United Methodist Church. ad vocacy. 333-5370 or 1-800- 804-435-7178. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– nock. 435-6092. 435-7585. 22-HAVEN. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– by the Northern Neck Chapter SANDPIPER RESTAURANT: The Rural Virginia United of the Virginia Native Plant The Lancaster Lions Club To place your ad in Coalition meets at 4 p.m. at So ciety, begins at 2 p.m. at will meet at 7 p.m. at River Est. 1982. Casual relaxed dining with the Cooks Corner Office Com- Hickory Hollow. 435-6673. Crossing Restaurant in White friendly service. Featuring nightly spe- the dining guide, plex . Stone. Let us help you cials, charbroiled steaks and fresh sea- National Senior Health and BRAG about food dishes. Full menu. (D) Route 3, White call 435-1701 Fitness Day will be celebrated Stone. 435-6176. 24 Monday ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 21 Friday The Historyland Community at the Bank of Lancaster main your product or Narcotics Anonymous meets Workshop meets at the Lan- office in Kilmarnock from 9 at 8 p.m. in Charterhouse in caster Woman’s Club club- a.m. to 2 p.m. service! Kilmarnock. 580-4400. house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bingo is played at the Upper Brown bag lunch. Visitors wel- Call Lancaster Ruritan Center in come. 27 Thursday 435-1701 and Lively at 7:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge will be The Rotary Breakfast Club Dave Long is featured on the played at 1 p.m. at the Wom- meets at 7:30 a.m. at Rappa- let us show piano from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bam- an’s Club of White Stone. hannock Westminster-Canter- bery’s Restaurant in Heaths- Men, women and newcomers bury. you how! Daily Visits • Overnights • Extended Stays ville. For dinner reserva tions, are in vited. No reservations. Bingo is played at the Ameri- Tess Dumais • Bonded call 580-8181. 435-2755. can Legion Post 86 on Waverly A Walk-A-Thon to benefit Party Bridge will be played at Avenue in Kil marnock at 7 p.m. [email protected] • Wicomico Church • 804-580-5295 senior services in the Northern the Woman’s Club of Northum- The Bay Aging Alz hiemer’s Neck will be held at 8 p.m. berland County. Bring a sand- Support Group will meet at on the trail behind Farifields wich. Side dishes, dessert and 10:30 a.m. at Rappahan nock Flea Market United Methodist Church in beverage provided for a $5 Westminster-Canterbury. Flea Market Burgess. The event is spon- do nation. 580-8205. 758-2386. Sat., May 29 Locusville Plantation sored by the Nelia Tingle Fel- The Rappahannock Art Mahjong will be played at c. 1855 lowship group and Bay Aging. League meets at 1:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. at the Woman’s Masonic Lodge “Using Farm Methods of our Heritage” A Picnic will be held at 6 at the Studio Gallery on Main Club of White Stone. Bring a 48 N. Main p.m. by the Northern Neck Par- Wed.-Sun. Tour our Gardens and visit our store Street in Kilmarnock. sandwich. Drinks and dessert 9-5 ents Club at Belle Isle State The Lancaster County Demo- provided. Tables of three or Kilmarnock, VA Vegetables • Herbs • Eggs • Folk Art Park. New members are urged cratic Committee meets at 7 more. $2 per person.435-2024. 7 - 12:30 p.m. to attend. 453-4235. p.m. at the Bank of Lancaster Flags for Veterans’ 583 Slabtown Rd. • Lancaster, VA • (804) 462-0002 northside branch in Kilmar- Gravesites will be distributed Bargain Hour 1/2 mile past Ottoman on Rt. 354, left on Slabtown Rd, 1/2 mile on left nock. by the American Legion Post 1 - 2 p.m. 22 Saturday #86 at the Bank of Lancaster The Lancaster Band Boost- northside branch in Kilmarnock Call 435-9831 to donate items ers will sell ham biscuits, muf- 25 Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for dis- fins, coffee and orange juice Narcotics Anonymous meets tribution prior to Memorial Day. LET US SHOW YOU from 8 to 11 a.m. at Farm and at 7 p.m. at Charterhouse in Flags may also be picked up Home Supply in Kilmarnock. Kilmarnock. before or after the Memorial AMERICA! Country Music is featured at “Surfin’ the Net,” a com puter Day Service at Christ Church Brass Polishing Donk’s Theater on Route 198 workshop with Richard Emory on May 28. of Williamsburg For a FREE Catalog of Tours Call: in Mathews at 8 p.m. Call for middle and high school stu- 725-7760 for ticket information. [Submit calendar items to Polishing Brass & Brass Beds dents, is from 3 to 5 p.m. at Brass, Copper, Silver & Pewter 1-800-552-0022 Ron Fetner is featured at Northumberland Public Library Robert Mason Jr., edi tor] Piper’s Pub in Kilmarnock. Fireplace Accessories in Heathsville. 580-5051. Door Handles/Knockers SUNSHINE TOURS The show starts at 8 p.m. The Kilmarnock & District Dinner reservations recom- Ongoing: Other Home Items Pipe Band rehearses at 7:15 Lamps & Lamp Repair mended; call 435-7178, p.m. at Campbell Memorial Al-Anon Family Group meet- An Open Weave for basket ings are on Mondays at 7 Free Pick-up/Delivery www.gosunshinetours.com Presby terian Church in 30 years experience makers will be held at Reed- Weems. 462-7125. p.m. at the Bethany United ville Fishermen’s Museum from Bridge will be played at 1 p.m. Mehthodist Church Hospitality Serving Virginia 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 453-6529. at Rappahan nock Westminster- Center; on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Wayne Harris • 757- 220-3466 A Shed Your Shell Party Canterbury. at Kilmarnock United Meth- Cell: 757-810-1677 odist Church and on Thurs- (804) 693-2770 with music and winery tours The RFM Quilters meet at 7 (804) 693-7766 will be held at Ingleside Plan- p.m. at Reedville Fishermen’s days at 8 p.m. at Palmer Hall. HILLSIDE CIN E MA tation Vineyards in Oak Grove Museum. 453-6529. 435-1935. 7321 J. CLAYTON HIGHWAY, GLOUCESTER, VA.• SCHEDULE FOR 05/21–05/27 from 4 to 8 p.m. Reservations A Bridge Discussion Group AA Meetings are on Mondays required; 224-8687. at noon at Palmer Hall (open); Monday - Ladies Special meets at 9:30 a.m. at the donk’s Admission, Medium Drink and Medium Popcorn are all for $6.00 The Northern Neck Anglers Woman’s Club of Lancaster. on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at THEATER Club will hold a Spring Rock- Palmer Hall (beginners) and at $3. No reservation neces sary. TROY (R) 2HRS 43 MIN. SHREK2 (PG13) 1HR 43MIN A-Thon. Ingram Bay Marina is 462-0742. 8 p.m. at Palmer Hall (closed); ROUTE 198 at HUDGINS the home port for the rockfish Outdoor Photographer Jean- on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at IN MATHEWS, VA Fri. (3:00), 6:00, 9:00 Sat. (12:00,3:00), 6:00, 9:00 Fri. (3:15), 5:15, 7:15; Sat. (1:15,3:15), 5:15 , 7:15,9:15 compeititon. 580-4204. nie Couch will lead a session De Sales Hall (open); on Phone (804) 725-7760 Sun. (1:30, 4:30) 7:30 Sun. (1:15, 3:15) 5:15 Mon. (5:00), 7:00,9:00 A Dameron Marsh Walk, led at 1:30 p.m. at Festival Halle Wednes days at noon at Irving- VIRGINIA’S Lil Ole Opry presents: Mon.–Thurs. (5:00), 8:00 Tues.-Thurs. (5:15), 7:15 by local naturalists, begins at in Reedville. The session is ton United Methodist Church 10 a.m. To get there from sponosred by the Chesapeake (Shady Ladies); on Sat urdays Students, Senior Citizen & Active Military $3.50 for all shows Kil marnock, take Route 200 at 5 p.m. at Zoar Baptist Steve Keith Children under 2yrs. (any show) FREE/Children 2 to16yrs. (any show) $3.50 Bay Garden Club. **Shows in parentheses ( ) all seats $3.50/Adults all shows on & after 6pm $5.50** Church in Deltaville and 8 to Route 606 and follow the The Widowed Persons annual with his Banjo, Guitar and Fiddle Visit us at www.hillsidecinema.com or www.hc22.com for show times. signs. p.m. at Irvington United To print money-saving coupon click on certifi cate then free stuff icon. meeting and election will be Saturday • May. 22, 2004 • 8 p.m. The Annual Down on the held at noon at Wicomico Methodist Church (open); and Farm Tour of Middle Peninsula Parish Episcopal Church in on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. at PLUS ★ ★ ★ farms, forests and fisheries, White Stone United Methodist ★ All the Opry Regulars Wicomico Church. A covered ★ ★ will be held in Middlesex, dish luncheon follows the Church (open). 435-1935. Shades of Country★ ESSEX 5 CINEMAS ★ Uncle Jimmy Wickham Gloucester and Mathews coun- meeting. All widowed persons An Immunization Clinic is located on Route 17 in the Essex Square Shopping Center, ties The farms are open from or those suffering grief or loss held on Tuesdays by appoint- Adults: $12.00 • Children under 12: $2.00 Tappahannock • Movie Hotline: 804-445-1166 ment only from 9 to 11 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For brochures are invited to bring a dish and ★ TICKETS: ADULTS: $6.00 CHILDREN 11 AND UNDER: $4.00 and directions, call 443-1118. join in fellow ship. a.m. at the Lancaster County N&N Services, Woods Cross Roads 693-7614 SENIORS 62 AND OLDER: $4.00 Health De partment in Lan- Country Casuals, Mathews, 725-4050 ALL SHOWS BEFORE 6:00 ARE $4.00 FOR EVERYONE A Farmers’ Market will be held The Virginia Marine Carolina Bar-B-Q, Gloucester Pt. 684-2450 * NO PASSES OR COUPONS in Deltaville at the Yates House caster. 462-5197. Lynne’s Family Restau rant, Mathews 725-9996 Resources Commission Country Flower Shop, Hudgins (next to Donk's) 725-5222 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 804-443-0837 Fine Art and Craft Gallery at meets at 9:30 a.m. at 2600 Seabreeze Restau rant, Gwynn's Island 725-4000 17466 General Puller Highway. The Mathews County Visitor Center 725-4229 FRI. 5/21 SUN. 5/23 Washington Avenue in New- Website: www.donkstheater.com SHREK 2 (PG) SHREK 2 (PG) 776-9023. 7:30, 9:40 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30 port News. Fisheries items Post your events here! For Information and Reservations 725-7760 BREAKIN ALL THE RULES (PG13) BREAKIN ALL THE RULES (PG13) A Multi-Family Yard Sale 7:35, 9:50 1:25, 3:25, 5:25, 7:35 begin at noon and inlcude TROY(R) TROY(R) begins at 9 a.m. at Trinity Epis- 8:00 1:15, 4:30, 7:45 additional discussion on VAN HELSING (PG13) VAN HELSING (PG13) copal Church in Lancaster. A sponge crab harvest restric- 7:10, 9:45 1:45, 4:20, 7:10 MEAN GIRLS (PG13) MEAN GIRLS (PG13) portion of the proceeds benefit tions. 7:15, 9:30 2:30, 5:00, 7:15 commuity outreach programs. CLOCK REPAIRS SINCE 1965 SAT. 5/22 MON.-TUES. 5/17-18 The 27th Annual Fireman’s GRANDFATHER, MANTEL & SHIP CLOCKS SHREK 2 (PG) SHREK 2 (PG) Festival sponsored by the NTIQUE EW 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40 7:30 A & N BREAKIN ALL THE RULES (PG13) BREAKIN ALL THE RULES (PG13) 26 Wednesday 7:35 Up per Lancaster Volunteer Fire 1:25, 3:25, 5:25, 7:35, 9:50 The Kiwanis Club meets at Howard Miller Clock Service Rep. TROY(R) TROY(R) Department begins at 10 a.m. 1:30, 4:45, 8:00 7:15 7:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Pres- John C. Willis, Clock Maker, VAN HELSING (PG13) VAN HELSING (PG13) at the pavilion in Lively. A 1:45, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 7:10 byte rian Church in Kilmarnock. MEAN GIRLS (PG13) MEAN GIRLS (PG13) parade begins at 1 p.m. 804-776-9900 2:30, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 7:20 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 20, 2004 • A3 Area Strawberry Events 435-1701 .... this number will get you places! festival is • Ornamentals • Premium Nursery Stock • Grasses

■ Groundcovers • •Trees • Take a cruise For happy gardeners . . . A cruise aboard the skipjack May 29 Claud W. Somers departs the Reedville Fishermen’s Mu seum St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Greenpoint Nursery, Inc. dock at 10 a.m. on May 29. in Heathsville will hold its annual Participation is limited to 20 Strawberry Festival May 29 from An eclectic collection for people. Tickets are $20 for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. aesthetic reflection museum members and $25 for The festival involves everyone others. To make reservations, in the congregation. Dozens of 804-435-0531 call 453-6529 or email at people, paring knives in hand, 81 S. Main • Kilmarnock, Va. bunker@crosslink. net. descend on the church Friday

afternoon to hull and slice straw- • • Vines • • Shrubs Perennials ■ • Culinary & Medicinal Herbs • Native & Wetland Specimens • Family picnic set Smithfi eld, above, a pot-bellied pig with a fl are for art, takes berries. Experi enced festival visi- The Northern Neck Parent’s a swipe at a canvas with a loaded brush as stunned humans tors make a beeline for the quarts Club will host a picnic at Belle watch in silence. Smithfi eld will appear in Kilmarnock at Rivah- of local strawberries and home- Isle State Park on Fri day, May fest on May 29. made shortcakes. The hundreds 21, at 6 p.m. Fami lies are encour- of servings go fast. Now Open aged to bring a dish to share. Another crew marks lines for The Northern Neck Parent’s Painting pig to appear the booths. “We started with 35 Overlooking Cockrell’s Creek Club is made up of families crafters,” Virginia Townsend said. Serving Dinner Tues.-Sun. and caregivers with young chil- Smithfield, a pot-bellied pig on Main Street imme diately “Now we are up to 114.” dren. Activities include play-dates that paints artistically, will visit after the 11 a.m. Children’s The vendors come from as far and Lunch Sat. & Sun. and outings. New members are Kilmarnock for Rivahfest on Parade. as Ohio offering wrought iron ™ encouraged to attend the picnic May 29. Other entertainment will plant stands, handmade Windsor CHEF’S SPECIALS RESTAURANT or call 453-4235. A recent guest on the Regis include the Lancaster High chairs, lampshades, coffee mugs, featuring Seafood, Steaks ON HISTORIC MAIN STREET and Kelly Show, Smithfield School Jazz Band, accordian- quilts, braided rugs, wooden puz- and Chicken dishes REEDVILLE, VIRGINIA ■ also has appeared on “Pet Star” ist Tom Fudala, who was orig- zles, piggy banks, doll clothes, Unwind with the WSBA 804-453-6789 The White Stone Business in Hollywood, on Nickel- inally with the Lawrence Welk puppets, fi ne arts, paintings and SPECIAL MENU FOR DECK Association (WSBA) will host a odeon’s “Nick News,” on orchestra, the Gospel Chicken prints. AND DOCKSIDE SERVICE “Fridays by the River” gathering Animal Planet’s pet pro ject, House Band, the Jerry Lee Foods include baked goods, May 28 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the “The Planet’s Funniest Ani- Scott Band with Bubba Yard- barbecue and hot dogs. Ice House Field in White Stone. mals,” in a cameo appear ance brick, the Brother’s Keeper Proceeds benefi t local chari- There will be refreshments of on the Ophra Bluegrass Band, ties. beer, wine, soft drinks and water. Winfrey Show the New St. The Lancaster High School Band and on “Virginia John’s Men’s incorporated Boosters will serve food. Currents,” on Rivahfest Chorus and Bethel plans PBS. He was Band, the New invited to be on May 29 Edition Dancers, Memorial Day the David Letter- Kilmarnock the Dancing To subscribe to the Record, man and Jay Leno Divas and cast ceremony shows, but was members of the Call 435-1701, Extension 16. unable to ap pear. school produc tion of “Cinder- Retired U.S. Navy Vice Smithfield’s paintings will ella.” Admiral William H. Rowden Drink Penta® water for be offered for sale as they are The children’s parade will is the speaker for the 15th amazing health benefits! completed. One of the paint- move south on Main Street to annual Memorial Day cere- ings will be available for the Bay Trust on the corner of West mony at Bethel United Meth- “funny money” auction at 5 Church Street. The theme is “A odist Church Cemetery. Pastas, Rice, Cereal & Baking Mixes p.m. Tribute to the Summer Olym- The program honors those Sprouting Jars & Sprouting Seeds Also appearing at Rivahfest pics.” Winners will receive who have served and are serv- Nutritious Snacks & Dried Fruits will be trick bicycle riders from Olympic-style medals. Every ing in the armed forces of the Gift Certificates 43 N. Main St. Fredericksburg. Led by Tim child in the pa rade will receive United States of America. Slides of Virginia Watercolor Show 804-436-0011 Kilmarnock, VA Eggers, the group will perform a small gift. Children up to age The observance begins at 9 12 are welcome. The parade a.m. on Memorial Day, May will ac cept baby strollers, bicy- 31, in the cemetery adjacent to @ Monthly Meeting ✩ cles, tricycles, walkers and the church on Route 201 west ✩ dogs. of Lively. Monday, May 24 at 1:30 D.J. Curtis Walker Parade entry forms are avail- A wreath will be presented able by calling Diana Gut- in honor of the 108 service- Rappahannock Art League Will Be Playing At knecht at 435-2208 or Sylvia men buried in the cemetery 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock Vanlandingham at 435-5251. as members of the Bethel-Em- Hours: 10 till 4, Tuesday-Saturday Bambery’s Restaurant Chainsaw artist Don manuel United Methodist Men (804) 436-9309 ★ Blanchard will do wood sculp- read their names. ★ in Heathsville ture demonstrations. The fin- American Legion Post 86 ★ ★ ished products will be offered of Kilmarnock will provide a for sale. color guard. The craze that Saturday, May 22 ★ Rivahfest will host a large Lancaster High School band ★ display of antique stationary director Robbie Spiers will play has swept the engines by Tom Hundley of “Call to Colors” and “Taps” nation is coming 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. ✩ Mathews and Curtis Kellum and the Men’s Chorus will sing to this year’s ✩ of Weems, along with their “America the Beautiful.” friends. RivahFest. An antique and exotic bicy- Memorial service cle display is planned at Noah’s Ark on Main Street, a “Po Boy is three days early Art Show” and sale is planned at the Kilmarnock Museum at Christ Church and a huge lawn sale will be held at the Kilmarnock Antique On Friday, May 28, Christ Mall. Yard sales, bake sales and Church will host the 13th flea markets will take place annual Memorial Day service We’re looking for throughout town. conducted by the Northern talented performers The “funny money” auction Neck Chapter of the Military Idol Escorted 7 night cruise with 2 night pre-cruise on will be held at the entertain- Officers Association of Amer- for the first ever . . . Honolulu’s Waikiki Beach. ment tent at 5 p.m. with Manuel ica and Adams Post 86 of the Preliminary tryouts will be held on June 5th and 6th at the Enjoy the islands of Kauai, Maui, Hawaii & Oahu Haynie of Reedville as American Legion. Riverside Wellness & Fitness Center. Prices start at $1250 including port charges auctioneer. “Funny money” is Music will be provided by a now available at participat ing brass ensemble from the Lan- You must be pre-registered prior to the tryout dates to participate Kilmarnock chamber caster High School band. in the event on Adventure Travel mer chants on a dollar-for-dol- The service will begin at June 19, 2004 lar basis for purchase up to 11:30 a.m. following a concert . Chesapeake Commons, Kilmarnock $500. of patriotic music that com- You must be between the ages of 12 - 18 years to participate. 436-9200 1-877-436-9200 The festival includes sea- mences at 11 a.m. The Rev. $500 Grand Prize Sponsored by Peninsula Healthcare “Come join us–we’re going places” food, hamburgers and hot dogs, Hugh White, rector of Grace ice cream, snow cones, buffalo Episcopal Church, will offici- Registration forms are available at the Riverside burgers, arts and crafts, civic ate. Wellness & Fitness Center or at www.rivahfest.com displays and sidewalk sales. The guest speaker is retired Presented by Riverside Tappahannock Hospital The festival begins at 10 a.m. Vice Adm. William H. and sponsored by Peninsula Health Care/ Rowden. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield A commemorative wreath Email news to [email protected]! will be laid at the church altar Tour the all new following his address. Smithsonian Kilmarnock’s AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Rivahfest 2004 Washington Dulles Airport Saturday, May 29 Thursday Wine Dinner Series October 7, 2004 presents • Children’s Parade • Musical the Entertainment • Arts & Crafts • Llamas Depart Kilmarnock 7 am & Alpacas • Clowns • Children’s Games Arrive Museum 10 AM “Tour de France” • Face Painting • Dancers Leave Museum 3 PM Featuring Fine Wines • Horse & Pony Rides • Unusual Exhibits Arrive Kilmarnock 6 PM Tappahannock Pick Up from the and Major Wine Producing Regions of France Funny Money Auction Only $40 Plus Motorcoach Trip Paired with the Award Winning Special Guests Sign up early - limited seating Cuisine •TOM TOM FUDALA FUDALA - -from from Lawrence Lawrence Welk Welk Show Show Non refundable of the Tides Inn •THE THE GOSPEL GOSPEL CHICKEN CHICKEN HOUSE HOUSE BAND BAND For more information and/or reservations call •SMITHFIELD SMITHFIELD the the Painting Painting Pig Pig Friday, May 21st •BUBBA BUBBA YARDBRICK YARDBRICK Adventure Travel 7:00 pm •CINDERALLA CINDERALLA Chesapeake Commons, Kilmarnock $75.00 ++ per person 436-9200 1-877-436-9200 A full day of fun, food & great things to see “Come join us–we’re going places” and enjoy at The Rivah, Downtown and all around Kilmarnock A4 Opinion Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 20, 2004 Letters to the Editor Excerpts by Henry Lane Hull ‘A uniform is the Why not? Are there no rules School calendar and re strictions for adults in our n 1964 Grover Hastings suf fered a massive Through Jane, friends got to know Grover very great equalizer’ world? No traffi c signals? No confl icts with stroke which took his speech, his mobility and well. deadline dates for bills? No spe- Ihis ability to work again. He was 54 years old In 1983 Jane retired from teaching and devoted To The Editor: cifi c hour to arrive at work? No church activities and, aside from minor numbness, he had experi- her en tire waking lifetime to Grover. He had begun Regarding recent reports and behavior rules for adults regard- enced no indica tions of what was to come. The to decline more rapidly, and in 1985 he died. I letters related to dress codes To The Editor: ing smoking and drinking? Aren’t Greetings in the name of the stroke was a pivotal event in his life and in that of recall so well Jane telling me at his funeral that for Lancaster’s public schools, shirts and shoes required in res- his wife, Jane. Grover lived for another 21 years, a she wished he could have lived longer so that she I could not believe the lack of Lord Jesus Christ. I want to deal taurants? with a problem that I think is affect- fraction of his former physical self, but at a qual- could have done more for him. I also remember knowledge in the comments of Now we are learning there are ity of life far greater than that of many folks in full thinking as I left the cemetery that I had known those not wanting a specifi ed ing our area spir itually, especially restrictions on language use and our youth. possession of their faculties. him for 16 years, had shared meals, vis ited in his dress code for their children. penalties for bad lan guage on TV Jane made the difference. Her level of devotion home, and had never heard his voice. I had heard With extreme permissiveness Many of the area churches and radio. including the one I pastor, Light- and fi delity was at heroic propor tions. My family it through Jane, and that was what mattered. and so much giving in to children We have rules and penalties no and I fi rst met them in 1969. Initially, one did not Jane had come to Kilmarnock because of her today and the extreme social need house Baptist Church, have ser- matter what our ages. There are vices Sunday morning and Sunday know how to speak to them, but Jane quickly laid aunt, Mrs. Noreen Bryant, a legendary fi gure in for popular ity and fad clothing, defi nite rules in this world for all down the ground rules, remarking “Grover cannot the Northern Neck who lived at Blue Water Farm I was appalled that parents want and Wednesday evenings. ages. Surely children can have I am saddened that our area speak, but he understands everything you say and in Fleets Bay. Jane’s mother, Mrs. Bryant’s sister, to de fend the unbelievable, offen- a few in their lives. We are all I will speak for him.” Thus it began. We would and her sister and brother followed, and the family sive and very suggestive cloth- public school offi cials have no responsible for our own actions. regard for the spiritual welfare of encounter them most often at the old Clegg’s Res- became an important presence in the area. She ing. Rules are there for all of us! It’s taurant in Wicomico Church where they dined went to Mary Washington College and then taught I am considered modern, very children and church sched ules. best to learn this at an early age Last Wednesday, I had one family ev ery Friday evening. in northern Virginia. She and Grover married in socially aware, and am compli- and good habits are as hard to Jane would come home from Lancaster High 1947, and later came back to the Northern Neck mented on my ideas and clothing out due to baseball, another family break as bad habits! Let us rather out due to soc cer, and a young lady School where she taught business, get Grover for Jane’s teaching appointment. almost always. People consider teach our chil dren to learn the ready, put him in the car, and head out to Clegg’s. The years after Grover were good to Jane. She me to have good taste. They know out due to SOL testing. I have writ- good ones. To instill discipline in ten Northumberland and Lancaster She would help him into the restaurant, get seated had developed her persona to such an extent that not where I shop nor how much children is to build character. at the table, discuss with him what they would be she could handle nearly anything. She was a loyal I spend on my clothing. I have county schools and principals with Where are these wishy-washy my concern. ordering, place the order and then engage in con- Christian Scientist and her view of the world a reputation as a good person, a parents? Do any of them attend versation with others. She prepared the food on revolved around her church’s teachings. She had strong individual, a woman who I asked three simple things. church? Please make sure as principal that his plate, helped him eat while still eat ing herself, integrated religion and life inseparably, and saw is kind and considerate, thought- School is supposed to be about carry on more conversation, and behave in such a good wherever possible. She exuded happiness ful and well mannered, tasteful, nothing is scheduled on Wednes- learning and education; bringing day evenings that would make a way that nothing seemed different from the rou- and kind ness whether it was towards an animal or hard working and pri vate. out talents and abili ties; building tine of any other patrons. a person. In March she suffered her own stroke, I went to a private school and student have to make a decision the social graces of acceptance, to serve God or come to a school Only a short time passed upon meeting them and earlier this month she died. wore a school uniform for 16 kindness and consideration; that Grover’s incapacities faded into the back- Everyone who knew her dur ing those long years years. I also raised three children event. This is unfair and leads making one’s character strong by to many bad decisions they have ground. He truly participated in the conversa tion, of Grover’s incapacity never will forget her treat- who went to both private schools discipline, training, understand- albeit not speaking, and one forgot that he was a ment, her care, her determination that the stroke (uniforms) and public schools (no to make as future adults. I am ing and heart. talking about any and all sporting stroke victim. It seemed so easy, but Jane worked which left him so de pleted would not triumph over uniforms). I learned who I am and In today’s world of cell phones, so hard to make that reality happen. Over the them. Grover’s physical condi tion was worse than what to wear along with receiv- events, plays, dramas, extra curric- materialism, money, popularity, ular events and club meetings. years she undertook projects that might daunt that of many who live in nursing homes, but his ing a great education—while my and the constant suggested sexual even those in the prime of good health. She and quality of life was better than many at the peak of “character” was being formed in Also, please advise the teachers fulfi llment in songs, movies, mag- to keep the home work schedules Grover traveled on lengthy trips out west, Jane health. a school system that always said, azines and TV advertisements, commenting that she and Grover wanted to see That was Jane’s greatest accomplishment in a “You are what you wear. If you extremely light on weekends and it’s a wonder that today’s children Wednesday evenings. I have more of the country, and Grover smil ing by her long life of incredibly wonderful deeds. dress like a lady, you will act like are learning anything but total side. When speak ing of activities past, she would Jane Quillan Hastings, September 17, a lady. If you dress like a gentle- noticed that many school stu dents self-absorption and “I want what have to decide whether to serve describe what she en joyed and what he had liked. 1918—May 8, 2004. R.I.P. man, you will act like a gentle- I want and I want it now.” Par- man.” I still believe every single God and come to church or com- ents are feeding into the world’s plete home work. This is entirely word of this quote. ideas and they give their children I grew up very poor. There unfair. Also, please do not give no roots whatsoever on which to tests, fi nal exams, or quizzes on Yesteryear in Lancaster were middle-class kids and rich build true character and a sense kids in my school, but no one Mondays and Thursdays. The most of responsibility. frequent thing I hear is that a stu- (A nostalgic reprint from the engaged in offi cial business. It is Aulden Shay has returned from could tell the difference who had In a few years, who will be what. Thank God for the uni- dent must stay home and study for May 20, 1904, issue of the Vir- understood that the position pays the Virginia Union University at there to make this world a bet ter a test and again they have to decide ginia Citizen) more than two thousand a year. Richmond, where he has been forms in school. A uniform is place? the great equalizer. We all looked whether to serve God or not. Plum for Coles Ocran attending school this session. Nobody. I have asked for a written alike on the outside. I wore socks I am concerned about what Mr. Malcolm A. Coles, an Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Gill of Home and Boat to Sell that were darned. I wore slips response to this letter from ev ery attorney of Northumberland Fairport, were the guests of Mrs. About six acres of land, with kind of people these spoon-fed, local school principal re minding underneath my uniform that were give-them-it-all children will be County, at present residing in J. W. Toleman a few days last dwelling (kitchen and dining patched. I had one pair of play them, that as a public servant, that Richmond city, has received a week. Mr. and Mrs. Gill were room attached), and necessary as adults if they learn no self they owe me a response. Our tax shoes and one pair of uniform control and build no character, letter from the Attorney General married Wednesday of last week out-buildings, com paratively new school shoes. dollars as Christians make up a of the United States in forming at the home of Mrs. G. R. Pas- and in good order; young orchard but have only the total permis- portion of their salary. No one knows who is rich or siveness of today. God help us all. him of his appoint ment as a spe- quith, 206 Warren Avenue, Bal- with variety of fruits. Situated on poor or middle-class in schools If they ignore this letter, I will cial attorney in the Department timore. The lady’s maiden name south side of Antipoison Creek, Most of us have not gotten where be in every open meeting that the with uniforms. You only know we are today by being given of Justice in Washington. was Miss Lena Wooten and is Lancaster County within 100 the differences in one another county schools have and ask for a His work will be under the quite well known here. yards of steamboat wharf. Will everything we wanted. Let’s build microphone to voice the opinion of by your smile, your kindness, our children with discipline, rules appropriation for “Defendant Irvington sell privately. Have also a fi rst your friendli ness, your compas- Christian America. Suits and Claims against the class canoe known as the “Peer- and limitations, not de stroy them Also, I will form a large group of Masters Francis and George sion, your manners, your answers with conveniences and constant United States.” This position car- Rowe, sons of J.P. Rowe, of Fred- less” 48 feet long and in fi rst in class, your marks on papers, Christians from Northumberland ries with it a handsome salary, class or der, which I wish also to satisfaction. and Lancaster counties and we will ericksburg, accompanied their your grades on report cards, per- Build character in our chil dren. and all traveling ex penses while uncle, A.P. Rowe on a visit to sell. Gilbert Julian, Palmers, VA haps some athletic ability, some constantly fi ght this with all we Give them inner-strength. have in us. Irvington Saturday and Sunday Cherry Point music ability, some spe cial award Uniforms are one small way in last. The sheep brought from Ohio or rank or standing in class. I want to urge every Christian which to deny self and reach for in Northumberland and Lancaster Frank Wilshin, who has been by Mr. Bayers, the re cent pur- Education and character were true values. Teach today’s chil- appahannock in Norfolk the past two months chaser of Fauntleroys, do not both built in the class room. In counties to call our school princi- dren that minds, bodies and hearts pals and write the school board. Record USPS (455-600) attending to some con tract work, seem to be adapted to this cli- those days, the Pledge of Alle- need to be educated in order to Please join me in this matter. 27 N. Main St., P.O. Box 400, spent a few days the past week mate. Many have died and the giance and prayers were said. become worthwhile and valued. Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 with his family here. Jno. Fol- rate of mortality seems to be Students stood up when an adult Our children need the Lord Jesus 804-435-1701 • FAX: 804-435-2632 Let us teach them self-respect, Christ and the word of God and liard, Mrs. Wilshin’s brother was increasing. entered the class and they said, re spect of others, manners. Web site: www.rrecord.com also here. “Yes, sir” and “Yes, Ma’am.” their right to worship is being ham- Wicomico Church Let us teach them that it is not pered by the pub lic school’s sched- Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Gaskins, Prof. S.A. Oden has moved Crab dealers from Crisfi eld are There were even more profi ts what we wear or have, but what General Managers from the old Jett home, re cently from wearing uniforms. We had ule of events. buying at the different wharves we are, that really mat ters! Dr. Michael R. Shuman Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor purchased by Capt. C. B. Riggin, in this section and paying good two uniforms and we knew every Joan M. Winters to the home of Mrs. Jenervia single day what we were going Lighthouse Baptist Church J. E. Currell, Publisher, 1927-1993 prices. E. Dameron on last Friday Burgess Wicomico Church Published weekly except Christmas week Thomas in West Irv ington. Mr. caught 30 dozen and sold them to wear. By sixth grade, I washed at Kilmarnock, Lancaster Co., VA. and Mrs. Oden are this week in out my own collars and cuffs on Periodicals Postage Paid at Kilmarnock, for 35 cents per dozen. VA 22482 and additional mailing offices. Fredericksburg and Whealton. Numsen Vinegar & Pickle Co. a wool uniform and ironed them Postmaster: Send address changes to Afro American Notes of Baltimore will build a pickle myself. There was less money the Rappahannock Record, P. O. Box Delegate’s Report 400, Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400. Mrs. Eliza Waddy and Mrs. factory at Tipers this summer. spent on clothing. There was Addie Williams, formerly of (Transcribed by volunteers of no discussion or argument about Subscriptions (payable in advance): $20 per year in the Northern Neck and Mid- Kilmarnock, but now of New the Genealogy and Research what mom wanted us to wear and by Del. Albert C. Pollard Jr. dlesex County; $28 per year elsewhere. Kent County, Va. are visiting Center of the Mary Ball Wash- what we wanted to wear. Getting Single copy, $ .50. friends at their old home. ington Museum and Library.) ready for school was inexpensive Handy Tips ever, we’ve found that the Member: Virginia Press Association and very simple. customer service representa- and National Newspaper Association. Don’t even mention cleanli- One of the real joys of this position is helping folks tives are much more moti- ness. We were clean in body, mind vated towards good service Printed on and hearts. We were taught these with every day problems. And, recycled paper. when the Attorney General’s Subscribe to the Record! things at home and in school. since the House of Delegates All items submitted for publication are district contains 72,000 peo- Offi ce of Con sumer Protec- subject to inclusion in digital or other Education starts in the crib and tion is copied on correspon- electronic formats for use in other Rap- Rappahannock Record Circulation Dept. high chair. It continues through- ple, there are some problems pahannock Record products. we regularly encounter which dence. P. O. Box 400 • Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 out life. Education is not only Similarly, with health insur- How to reach us: school subjects, but values are individuals will hopefully see only once in their lifetimes. ance, the State Corporation To reach members of the staff, dial the For papers mailed to addresses in Lancaster, learned at home and continued Commission’s managed care main phone number, 435-1701, and then in school, if parents, teachers, I have learned that if you the employee's extension when Northumberland, Richmond, have a vehicle which is inop- insurance ombudsman some- prompted, or use the e-mail address. advisors and authorities cooper- times makes HMOs more ate. Self-discipline and hard work erable and want to cancel Newsroom Staff: Westmoreland and Middlesex Counties: the insurance, it is very, very re sponsive to citizens who Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor must be learned both at home and are willing to question the extension 25, [email protected] ❑ ❑ im portant that you fi rst turn $20.00 per year $15.00 per 6 months in the school system. health care decision made Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, I now have 12 grandchildren your plates in to DMV. Oth- extension 23, [email protected] by the payer. Essentially, the For papers mailed to other areas: who are in public school. I know erwise, the Richmond offi ce Robb Hoff believes that you are driving om budsman is the advocate extension 24, [email protected] what is going on in the schools ❑ $28.00 per year ❑ $22.00 per 6 months an unin sured vehicle and will for the consumer, and a very Reid Armstrong, today: permissiveness, rudeness, informed advocate at that. The extension 22, [email protected] lack of manners, bad language, start proceedings to suspend Katherine Shrader ❑ $20.00 student your driver’s license and levy ombudsman can be reached at extension 22, [email protected] disrespect to teach ers, too close 877-310-6560. William R. Fix, copy editor, ❑ ❑ ❑ boy/girl interac tion; too much a $500 fi ne. Payment enclosed New Renewed It takes a large amount On occasion, we get com- extension 24, [email protected] makeup; too many girls dressing plaints about the telephone Advertising Staff: of cajoling, explaining and like the almost-naked female book. On one occasion, a con- (address e-mail to [email protected]) ❑ Bill me ❑ Charge to or fadfaf singers of today; too many boys pleading by my offi ce on Linda Troise, mgr., extension 13 be half of the constituent, never stituent who happened to have K.C. Troise, extension 19 dis tracted by the attire of the the last name of “Pollard” girls; too many decadent or crude mind the amount of time the Marilyn Bryant, extension 11 Name:______constituent must now take to was through the years omit- Chris McClintock, extension 15 sayings on the boys’ tee-shirts; ted, misspelled, misplaced or Production Staff: too much emphasis on popular- go through for the regulatory appeal and hearing process, to shared the listing for a local (address e-mail to [email protected]) Address:______ity; and knowing who has money fast food restaurant. Wayne Smith, mgr., extension 17 and who doesn’t by the name convince the Richmond offi ce Karyn M. Bristow, extension 17 that the vehicle in question We contacted Verizon and Susan Faulkner, extension 18 brands they wear. Total materi- had several conversations with City:______State:_____ Zip:______alism in a totally materialistic was on cinder blocks with a Gloria Bosher, extension 17 blown head gasket as opposed a vice president about correct- Brenda Burtner, extension 16 world. ing this inequity. Finally, after Sharon Daniel, extention 17 to, say, making a daily com- Telephone: ______Sadly, most parents have several years, the constituent’s Publishing/Business Staff: bought into the system. Parents mute to northern Virginia. Frederick A. Gaskins, president, Another lesson learned is problem was fi xed. The only now want their chil dren to be problem was that my legisla- extension 20, [email protected] Credit Card No.: ______given “consideration” and to be that for those who are orga- Bettie Lee Gaskins, treasurer, nized enough to mail in for tive offi ce in White Stone was extension 21, [email protected] allowed to “express” them selves. subsequently omitted from the Gladys Larson, accounts mgr., By what rights? What have these cash rebates, we have found extension 14, [email protected] Expiration Date: ______that companies very often 2004 directory. children learned and earned? So, if you need help with Ann Shelton, accounts mgr., They should have clothing priv- “foot-drag” in paying that extension 12, [email protected] re bate. Getting a big box these problems, other than Subscriptions: Signature: ______ileges? For what reason? Don’t phone book listings, don’t hes- parents want their children to retailer to respond to an Anna Ticer, circulation manager, individ ual is diffi cult. How- itate to call us at 436-9117. extension 16, [email protected] have any rules and restrictions? IF...

Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 20, 2004 • A5

Letters to the Editor Get Things out from underfoot

Trinity Church Come see me if you can. You Paying for war War in Iraq affects with classifieds 100297 are always welcome and hope- yard sale fully I’ll see you in the bookstore To The Editor: family life at home earns blessings when I visit. Keep reading, keep In The Reckoning (2003), To The Editor: laughing and keep in touch. Sandra Mackey described the We all know now of the con- Tres Bien Stationery To The Editor: Kathy Stevens, manager chaos that was likely to erupt fusion surrounding what has We are grateful to the vestry of Twice Told Tales in Iraq among the three major become an insane involvement Trinity Episcopal Church for spon- groups upon a displacement of in Iraq. soring a multi-family yard sale on Political fantasy, the regime in Iraq. The Bush But I wonder, how many of us Invitations, business cards, Saturday, May 22. Administration ignored those are aware of the effect on Amer- As a family planning reloca tion, or a nightmare? warnings. We are pay ing that ican families here at home? monogrammed notes and more we are faced with the problem To The Editor: bill. I had the opportunity to learn of fi nding a home for a lot of I feel like Alice in Wonderland. Prior to our invasion of Iraq, when I visited my daughter and “stuff” we no longer need or can This is a country where govern- economists at Yale, the Pres- her husband, a civilian employee use. Located off the “beaten track” ment offi cials who misbehave end ident’s college, estimated the of the Navy. doesn’t help, because our own yard up on na tionwide talk shows and cost of an invasion and its after- I arrived just as they were Susan Garrett 435-6262 would be diffi cult for many people where about 50 percent of the pop- math in the $100 billions. The fi nishing dinner and Glen to fi nd. ulation, refusing to accept the fact Bush Administration pretended immediately said he was sorry Thanks to the good folks at Trin- that this administra tion has taken it wasn’t so. We are paying that he could not remain to chat with ity, we are able to share the church endless tragic missteps, may reward bill. Kim and me, because he had to parking lot with other families and it by voting it back in offi ce. Prior to the invasion, the Pen- go to bed immediately. He had sell or give away our “treasures.” Our present administration has tagon estimated that a force of to go to bed so he could awaken We have a lot to sell: furni ture, squandered our fi nancial reserves, about 200,000 would be required at midnight to be back at work JEWELRY clothing, toys, yard and garden our military might and our good for a stay in Iraq that was by 2 a.m. equipment, tools, boat ing equip- name. They used the tragedy of longer than hit and run. The Eight others in his depart- ment, art work, and many odds and 9/11 to wage a war on Saddam Bush Administration pretended ment have quit because of the ends. Hussein. Poor intelligence is no that wasn’t so. We are paying increased work load resulting FACTS Much of our offerings come excuse. Before the invasion, plenty that bill. from the Mid-East crisis. So, BY ROSS CHRISTIANSEN from our families in New Eng land of people were saying that no weap- Those who now question all Glen has to do the work of all, and Pennsylvania and we just want ons were likely to be found and no of this are labeled as unpatri otic, plus about every month he must to fi nd good homes for most of it. citizens would greet us with fl ow- supporters of evil, and against fl y to the west coast to do a sim- The agate was once thought to protect We will be pleased to do nate a ers. Rumsfeld even told us we did our fi ghting men and women, ilar job on ships of the Pacifi c its owner against the bites of snakes and portion of our “earnings” to the not need very many soldiers to do which is absolute rubbish. fl eet in port for servic ing where scorpions. Agates were also believed to community outreach and ministry the job. The Bush Administration is there is no staff to do the job. ward off harm from lightning and to make pro grams of the church, and I Was there a choice at that moment led about by neoconservative Why doesn’t the government be lieve other participating fami lies in time? intellectuals who, out to re make replace the staff who have quit? travelling more pleasant. will do the same. In this way, some Of course. We should have stayed the world in their im age, cannot The government hasn’t the Whatever else they do or were thought of the money earned is returned to the course in Afghanistan and looked admit to what is before their money as it is all going to the to do, agates have always delighted their the community supporting us. for Osama bin Laden. We could very eyes. billions we are spending to pro- owners! May we show you some of these The sale begins at 9 a.m. have spent time building up small It is becoming increasingly duce equipment and armor to Bob Vehse anti-terrorists units. The administra- apparent that our adventure in stop the nightly attacks on our reasonably priced stones? Lancaster tion has tried to confuse the war on Iraq has become a disaster for troops and the killing on which terror with the war in Iraq and there which our families are paying a we hadn’t planned. The logical Friends welcome just has never been any real con- dear price. pull-out is something our presi- Ross’s Rings and Things, Ltd. nection. William Fleischman dent will not abide despite the To The Editor: The administration disre garded Wicomico Church fact that he and others who got 200 Irvington Rd. • Kilmarnock • 435-3529 For the last seven years, it the United Nations un til we got us into this mess admit that they Monday-Friday 9-5 • Saturday 9-4 has been my pleasure to work at into trouble. It has paid no respect Donation clarifi ed made a mistake. Twice Told Tales. My time at the to our demo cratic allies when we So, Glen Sterling, and oth ers bookstore has been very reward- need every friend we can get. It To The Editor: like him here at home, are ing, but I have found another job looks now as if we do not think the Tanya Carter is the chil dren’s paying with their blood, sweat that will also be rewarding. Geneva Conventions applies to us. librarian at the Lancaster Com- and forced labor for the mis- What I will miss the most When our last President lied about munity Library. takes our president and others Lazy Days Pools & Spas are my customers. Nothing feels In a recent picture Glo Engle, a sordid affair, we heard screams of have made. (804) 435-2136 • Route 200 North • Kilmarnock better than having that door open impeachment. This administration assistant to the director of Josh Billings and seeing one of my friends with its secret agendas, distortions the library, accepted a check Merry Point Tuesday - Friday 9-5 • Saturday 9-1 walk in the door. I say friends of the truth and arrogance is getting from the Historyland Com- instead of cus tomers because that a free ride. munity Workshop in Carter’s Float Your Way Into is what you all have become. Some people still think this Presi- absence. Auction support Finding the perfect book was dent will do the right thing. From The contribution is to be used wonderful, the conversation and looking at past ac tions, I believe to buy books and supplies for is appreciated caring even better. I’d like all the lots more mis takes will be made. the Summer Reading Program wonderful people who patronized and represents a new donation To The Editor: We have the opportunity to change On behalf of Chesapeake Acad- the bookstore to know that they this. Perhaps when gas gets too to the library. can come visit me at my new I apologize for any embar- emy’s recent Mardi Gras auction, ex pensive, people will have to stay we thank each and every donor job at the Northern Neck Family home and give some thought to rassment or confusion that the YMCA. Although the YMCA information accompanying the in the surrounding counties. Your what is going on. generosity made this our most won’t help me indulge my love Poor Alice, she is stuck down the photo may have caused. of books, it will indulge my love Luci York successful year ever. Without you, rabbit hole. it could not happen. of helping people and my desire Mary L. Lay HCW Publicity chair to make people happy. Kilmarnock Your kindness and continual Kilmarnock loyalty to Chesapeake Academy to enjoy your “Lazy Days” is greatly appreciated. The auc- tion is for the children and they Full Stock of Floats and Toys Bolling campaign event set in Morattico thank you as well. Diana Neal, Now Available Northern Neck supporters of of the Chesapeake Bay Com- Margaret Hudnall, Inground - Above Ground - Service Sen. Bill Bolling’s candidacy for mission, the Joint Commission procurement chairs lieutenant governor are sponsor- on Health Care, the State Wa ter Liner Replacement - Openings ing a fund-raiser on May 28 at the Commission, the Rappa hannock Morattico Waterfront Museum, River Basin Commis sion, the from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Council on Indians, the Board The event, a “Down Home of Trustees of the Jamestown- Celebration,” will include food, Yorktown Foundation, the Joint Memorial The Swift-Walker Families drink and music by My Brother’s Commission on Technology and Keeper. Dress is casual. Science, the Northern Neck- would like to Individual tickets are $50 per Middle Penin sula Public Educa- Swift Walker person. For reservations, call tion Consor tium and the board “Thank” the following Carol Dawson at 462-9916. of directors of the Virginia Sponsors include Marguerite Common wealth University’s sponsors and donors for a Ajootian, Gary and Bernadette Health System Authority. Barber, B. W. “Wally” Beau- He is active on committees of very successful 4th annual champ Jr., Dave and Yoko Bus- national groups, including the well, Shawn and Sandy Donahue, American Legislative Exchange memorial golf tournament Walt and Jan Fadeley, Faith Sen. Bill Bolling Conference, the Na tional Con- Kauders, Dawson and Frank ference of State Legislatures Smith. William, Middlesex, and parts of and the Council of State Gov- to benefit the RGH Cancer Center Sen. Bolling has announced Spotsylvania. He has served in ernments. his candidacy for the Republi can the Senate since 1996. His com- Before his election to the HOLE IN ONE nomination for lieutenant gover- mittee assign ments include agri- Senate, he served as a mem ber Jetts Marine nor in the 2005 primary. culture, conservation and natural and chairman of the Hanover Sen. Bolling represents District re sources, privileges and elec- County Board of Su pervisors. EAGLE LEVEL 4 in the Virginia Senate. The dis- He and his wife, Jean Ann, and tions, the general laws and edu- Bay Specialties, lnc • Pritchard and Fallin, Inc. • Bay Accountants • Jetts Hardware trict includes Hanover, Caroline, cation and health. sons Matthew and Kevin, live in Essex, King and Queen, King He also serves as a member Mechan icsville. Reedville Menhaden, lnc. • Hudnall & Marie Haynie • Roche Laboratories

Lancaster BIRDIE LEVEL Noblett Appliance, Propane & Oil, Inc. Democrats Bobby’s Marine • Get And Zip Convenience Store Bank of Northumberland • Bert & Cliff’s Machine Shop set meetings PAR LEVEL Members of the Lancaster County Democratic Committee R. Hunter Manson, PLC • The Pedestal • Tri-Star Supermarket • John & Pam Miller will hold their monthly meeting Connemara Corp. • Callao Supermarket • Callao Drugs, Inc. • Clegg’s Diesel at 7 p.m. Monday, May 24, in the Lewis Seafood • Gaskins Seafood • Smith Point Seafood • Bank of Lancaster community room in the northside Shore Realty • Lillian Lumber Co. • Ingram Bay Construction branch of the Bank of Lancaster. Docks of the Bay, LLC • Mary & Stan Snapp/Elite Distributers The program will include reports by delegates to the Dem- ocratic National Convention in DONORS Norm Mosher Carmen Kilduff Boston in July. They will discuss Also, thanks to all the volunteers and participants and to David Hershiser, Bagpiper activities and results of the First Congressional District Conven- for the Memorial Walk. A very special thank-you to Bill Burruss and his Culinary Staff Local Democrats to join tion recently held in Fredericks- for the wonderful lunch and dinner! Thanks to Thomas Gale burg. for being the Master of Ceremonies. Precinct 1 Democrats and Bay Specialties/Arton • David and Jerry Ball • S. F. Barnes • Jan Bates/Julianne delegation to convention Independents who vote at the Clothing Company • Captain Danny Crabbe, The Kit II • Catherine Coggin/Arbonne Norm Mosher of Irvington and were elected at the convention of Lively Rescue Squad will meet International • Cranemasters, Inc. • Creek Fever Framing • Elite Distributors Carmen Kilduff of Kilmarnock the First District Democrats in Sunday, May 23, at 3 p.m. at the Fairport Marina & Restaurant • Gifts and GaJetts • Hobbs Hole Golf Course have been elected as Virginia del- Fredericksburg on May 15. home of Helen and Rev. Lewis Horn Harbor House Restaurant • Sandra Hughes/Avon Representative egates from the First Congres- Mosher and Kilduff will be Cobb in Bertram to organize the Jett’s Hardware • Jett’s Marine • John M. Jett • Little River Seafood sional District to the National joined by Dee Zisman of Freder- precinct. Those interested should call 462-7570. Newsome’s Lunch • Piankatank River Golf Club • Captain Billy Pipkin, Billy’s Fishing Democratic Party Convention in icksburg as delegates pledged to Charters • Queensfield Plantation • Quinton Oaks Golf Course • R. W. Sports Shop Boston in July. John Kerry. Mike McKenney of Diane Redmond/Avon Representative • Ned Reese • Rittenhouse Salon Mosher is chairman of the Lan- Callao, Com monwealth’s attor- caster County Democratic Com- ney for Northumberland County, Email your ADS to: Captain Ryan Rogers, The Midnight Sun • Walter Rogers Seafood • Royal New Kent mittee and Kilduff is an aide to was elected as a delegate pledged Sports Centre • Stonehouse • Sue Swift/Creative Memories • T & T’s Restaurant Del. Albert C. Pollard Jr. They to John Edwards. Tangier & Rappahannock River Cruises • The Alley Café • The Crossings The Tartan Golf Course • Doug Walker & Sons • Sheila Wilson/mary Kay Cosmetics Robin Augst • Krista Keyser • Dawn Neale/Longaberger Baskets • Ray Rogers THE RECORD ONLINE Cockrell’s Creek Seafood Deli • Landmark Resort www.rrecord.com [email protected] A6 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 20, 2004 Promote your business in a cost- Engagements Local effective way! Call 804-435-1701 News Mrs. Sue Abrams has Enjoy meeting & returned from Marion, Ark., Call local where she visited her sister, greeting people? Mrs. May Ferguson, and other reputable business family members. While there Like outdoors work? they attended the graduation of Want to set your own a niece, Meighan Acuff, who For more info received a Bachelor of Science hours walking, degree from the University of talking or riding a bike? Arkansas. Mr. Wallace Carter is in NO SALES 804-943-2762 Bridgewater this week with his son and family, Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Carter, Sarah, Sam and Steve. Sarah and Sam will be exhibiting their lambs. Elizabeth Anne Carter Cheek Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kidwell were in Richmond last week- end for a Jesters Convention. Cheek–Hickey The weekend before last, they Mr. and Mrs. David Wayne Cheek were in Ashboro, N.C., for the of Irvington announce the engage- graduation of a granddaughter, ment of their daughter, Elizabeth Sarah Ball, from Pfeisser Col- Anne Carter Cheek, to Maunsel lege. McDonald Hickey, son of Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dize, Ms. Mrs. John Wingo Knowles of Rich- Maxine Somervell and Dave mond and Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin Haurand were those from here Airey Hickey of Charlotte, N.C. attending the Robert Boone Miss Cheek is the granddaughter wedding reception in Rocky of the late Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Mount, N.C., last weekend. Pierce McGinnes of Irvington and Tom and Kathee Cernicky Mr. and Mrs. Walter Joseph Vandergrift the late Benjamin Newton Hubbard were visited by their families of Kilmarnock, and Mr. and Mrs. for Mother’s Day weekend. Everett Thomas Cheek of Raleigh, Home from Norfolk were Kara Vandergrift-Cernicky vows exchanged N.C. Miss Cheek made her debut and Walt Vandergrift and from at the Holly Ball and Tidewater Keene, N.H., were Shea, The marriage of Kara Lee Cer- Ms. Kerri Dillard of Norfolk and Carolyn Assembly. Rowen, and Emily Hopkins. nicky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Kristen Carter of Atlanta. Mr. Hickey is the grandson of The Vandergrifts also visited Thomas J. Cernicky of Kilmar- Nicholas Vandergrift, father of Scarbrough Mrs. McDonald Lee Stephens of the previous weekend for Emi- nock, to Walter Joseph Vanderg- the groom, and Walter B. Vander- New Orleans, La., and the late Mr. ly’s infant baptism. rift, son of Nicholas Vandergrift grift, grandfather of the groom, Stephens and Mr. and Mrs. Maun- Innis and Dixie Wood have and Mrs. Judy Fellion, both served as best men. Grooms- sel White Hickey of New Orleans, returned home from an of Norfolk, took place October men were Tommy Staples of Affordable Elegant Catering La. ex tended trip south. They 18, 2003, at Wesley Memorial Norfolk, Sean Morris and Scott A creative approach to Miss Cheek is a graduate of visited her sister, Frances United Methodist Church in Spencer, both of Virginia Beach, Country Christchurch School. She attended Hawkins, in Winston-Salem, Norfolk. The Reverends James and Tripp Nofplot of Moyock, home entertaining, Saint Mary’s College in Raleigh, N.C., for a few days, and their Hundley and Raymond Edmonds N.C. Gourmet receptions & civic N.C., and fi nished at West Texas grandsons, Thomas and Chris Jr. offi ciated. Mrs. Peggy Spiak of Waynes- functions. A&M University in Canyon, Texas, Hathaway, and their father, The bride is the granddaugh- boro sang “Keeper of the Stars” 453-5574 rr repeatG with a major in broadcasting. She Henry, in Lake Charles, La. ter of Mrs. Patricia Maier of during the cere mony. Mrs. Page works for the architectural fi rm Before re turning home last Cabot, Pa., and the late Kenneth Schwab, aunt of the bride, read a 3north in Richmond. week, they attended the annual Maier and the late Mr. and Mrs. Bible passage. Hickey is a graduate of Saint Korean War Buddies Reunion Joseph Cernicky. The groom is The rehearsal dinner was Christopher’s School in Richmond. in Charleston, S.C. the grandson of Walter Vanderg- hosted by the groom’s family He attended Tulane University in Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Keyser rift of Norfolk and the late Mrs. and held at The Inlet Restaurant New Orleans and studied interna- hosted 18 members of the Bluff Brondina Vandergrift. in Virginia Beach. The reception WH TNEY’S tional business at Salzburg College Point Ecumenical Men’s Mrs. Shea Hopkins of Keene, was held at Fort Monroe Offi - in Salzburg, Austria, and the Amer- Breakfast Group on Sunday N.H., served as her sister’s cer’s Club in Hampton. ican University in Paris, France. morning at their home on Kent matron of honor. Serving as After a honeymoon in the Welcomes He will graduate this summer from Cove. bridesmaids were Mrs. Lisa Bahamas, the couple is resid ing Janice Rice Virginia Commonwealth University Sympathy is extended to the Brockelbank of White Stone, in Ocean View. Business School. family of Mrs. Charles R. Allen Licensed Nail Technician A September wedding is of Ditchley in the loss of a Certified Aesthetician planned. grandson, Second Lt. Leonard Lancashire Email celebrations to: Cowherd Jr., who lost his life [email protected] Starting June 2 • Tuesdays & Wednesdays on Sunday in Iraq. Appointments Appeciated Guests of Mrs. Everett Dam- Lines 54 IRVINGTON ROAD 435-3336 eron the first of this week by Joan M. Foster were a nephew and wife, Mr. Wallpaper KILMARNOCK and Mrs. Jim Hampton of Inverness, Fla. While here they Residents began “National Hanging & Removal

enjoyed an early birthday cel- Nursing Home Week” last Thousands of rolls of experience í ebration for Mrs. Dameron. Monday by expressing how they Gifts Mrs. Aaron Colliver and lit- felt through their re sponses to ARL tle son, Braydon, of Charlotte, “Today I Feel Cartoon Draw- JOHNSON Gifts Gifts Gifts N.C., are spending this week ings.” Most of the residents who PROFESSIONAL WALLCOVERING í í í with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. participated in the activity shared (804)725-1919 Stephen Proctor. that they felt confi dent, hopeful P.O. B OX 75 • HALLIEFORD,VA 23068 Ms. Suzanna Johnston, and happy. For the Bride,

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Residents heard current news í Brooks Johnston, graduated items going on in our world, May 8 from James Madison nation, and state later in the day For the Graduate

University, Summa Cum and aired their views on some Gifts Gifts

Emily Shelburne Conway Laude. Mrs. Brooks Johnston, of the topics. They also talked í and Ryan Brent Self Mrs. Henry Bashore and Ms. about ways to get a better night’s Beautifully wrapped Amy Doggett were in atten- sleep and challenged one another dance. in identifying things related to • Wedding Invitations . . .free of charge! Conway–Self The same weekend Suzan- sleep. Anna O’Daire won the Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. na’s sister, Ms. Victoria John- game with a score of 14 points. • Bridal Accessories í Conway Jr. of Richmond ston, graduated from Gonzago On Tuesday, residents en joyed announce the engagement of their University Law School in Spo- a sing-along featuring many old- THE DANDELION

í daughter, Miss Emily Shelburne kane, Wash. Her father, Brooks time favorites. Bingo was the Distinctive Ladies’ Clothing & Gifts Conway, to Ryan Brent Self, the Johnston, and Frank and Carol highlight of the afternoon; Noble All Occasions son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Burke at tended her gradua- Lee won the most games. Cards & Gifts Irvington, Virginia Self of Lively. tion. On Wednesday, residents on the Lancaster Square•Kilmarnock Monday thru Saturday 9:30 to 5:30 The bride-to-be is a graduate of Krista Smith, AOAA, of Chesapeake Unit played “Sayings

435-3199 • M-F 9:30-6 438-5194 í Peace College in Raleigh, N.C., NAS, Pensacola, Fla., is vis- That Stick,” completing famous Sat 9:30-5 Gifts Gifts Gifts and is presently em ployed as a iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. phrases from the past used as cli- private child care worker. The Wayne Smith and family here chés. Jeanette Farmer won fi rst prospective groom is a 1999 grad- before leaving for Aviation place and Katharine Simmons Giftsí Gifts Gifts uate of Christchurch School in Ordinance School in Lemoore, was second. í í Christ Church and is co-owner of Calif. Residents were blessed on Self Enterprise in Lively. Terry Elbourn of White Stone Thursday morning with the An April 2005 wedding is and Glen Clark of Ophelia gospel music of Jay and Harvey. planned. are in Lake Charles, La. attend- Mousby Reed scored 18 points ing the graduation of Danielle to win at horseshoes. Pet therapy Lynn Clark, daughter of Jen- with T.J. the dog brought folks nifer and Danny Clark, and much joy later in the day. granddaughter of Pam and Vin- Residents praised the Lord cent Routt, formerly of Kilmar- through a hymn sing on Friday. nock. Thanks to Miss Nancy and Miss Betty for their lead ership. “Guess- A-Sketch” was a hit with Ada CHESAPEAKE & CRESCENT King of the Chesapeake Unit and Fashion Show Florine Basker of the Rappah- annock Unit taking fi rst. Folks Antiques & Home Furnishings features local en joyed bingo on Saturday. Thanks to Calvary Baptist Church shops, models for leading a worship service on Sunday. Dawson’s Ltd. of Kilmar- Sarah Elizabeth Curtin and nock and Wildest Dreams of Fine Antiques . Reproductions . Custom Furnishings Preston Brooks Tims Burgess will fea ture the latest Imported Rugs . Silver and Porcelain in spring and summer fashions Curtin–Tims at a Fashion Show and Lun- Births Paintings . Prints . Mirrors cheon on June 5 from noon Estate Linens . Lighting Mr. and Mrs. James S. Curtin of until 2 p.m. at 48 North Main Hinsdale Ill., an nounce the engage- Street in Kilmarnock. Randy and Amy Passagaluppi ment of their daughter, Sarah Eliza- The ladies of King Carter of Farnham recently announced beth, to Preston Brooks Tims, son of Chapter No. 5, Order of the the birth of their daughter, Laura Mr. and Mrs. Jay Tims of Kilmar- Eastern Star, are sponsoring Anne, on May 3, 2004, at Henrico nock. the event featuring local mod- Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond. The couple are graduates of Princ- els and a delicious lunch. The baby weighed 8 pounds and eton University, where they met. Tickets are available at was 201/2 inches long. 24 North Main Street Miss Curtin is an investment asso- Chesapeake Bank in Kilmar- She was welcomed home by ciate at UBS, the fi nancial services nock, Bank of Northum- her big sister, Brooke. Her mater- com pany, in Chicago. The prospec- berland in Kilmarnock and nal grandparents are Robert and Kilmarnock, VA 22482 tive groom is an asso ciate in fi xed Wildest Dreams in Burgess; Gloria Conley of Lancaster. Her income sales in the Chicago offi ces or call June Duckworth at maternal great-grandmother is 804.435.8800 of Merrill Lynch. 435-2903, Pam Kidwell at Virginia Conley of Lancaster. Their wedding is planned for June 436-1905, Maxine Beatley at Her paternal grandparents are 19 at St. Clements Church in Chica- 580-6145, Joanne Forman at Jimmy and Cheryl Angolia of go’s Lincoln Park with a reception 580-7755, or Bonnie Petty at Warsaw and Ronnie and Diane to fol low at Germania Place. 438-5101. Passagaluppi of Richmond. A Rose by Any Other Name Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 20, 2004 • A7 by Janet Willis Seafood fest tickets are now on sale This is the time of year that I We’re trying to feed more often Tickets are on sale for the love best in the rose garden. After this year. I’m aiming for every 14th annual Bay Seafood Festival a long and bare winter to see the two weeks for the liquid feed- sponsored by the Kilmarnock- roses pop out and seeing all the ing. I’ve fi nished putting down Irvington-White Stone Rotary different colors is truly a won- Mills Magic, which is the slow Foundation. derful experience. You should see release fertilizer. I’ll use that The goal is to have all tickets my gar den and as I’ve told you again around the last of July or sold by July 30. be fore, you are always welcome fi rst of August. The festival will be held Sep- to visit. The cost of admission is Roses are really picky and will tember 10 at Belle Isle State Park. pulling 12 weeds. perform best when you give them Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. Tick- During the past few weeks, lots of water, a reasonable amount ets are $40 and include all the I’ve watered three times—rain of food and lots of attention. food one can eat, soft drinks, has been scarce and roses thrive Now that the roses are fi nally beer, wine, mixed drinks, bottled on lots of water. We’ve sprayed blooming, don’t forget to “dead- water and entertainment. once a week trying to avoid the head,” or cut off the dead Tickets may be purchased from onset of blackspot. So far, no blooms. If you don’t do it, you club members by fax at 435-0543, blackspot, but we do have some won’t get new blooms. And by phone at 800-777-9717, by From left are Ben Conboy as King Darling, Jessica Barefoot as powdery mildew; warm days and remember, every time you do internet at www.kiwsrotary.org, Seafood festival committe e the Fairy Godmother, Alston Byrum as King Darling and Katie cool nights bring that. Fortu- this, you’re pruning the bush or by mail at KIWS Rotary, chairman Ken Bransford (left) Walker as the King’s helper. nately, the spray for blackspot and and shaping it. P.O. Box 1573, Kilmarnock, VA sells the fi rst ticket to William powdery mildew is the same. Don’t forget the rose show at 22482. Wente of Weems. If you have any questions about Coliseum Mall in Hampton on Audience to participate spraying, call me at 462-7069. I May 22 and 23. This is the best try to include in this column a lot way to discover a new rose that in ‘Cinderella’ performance of answers, but space is tight, so you must have for your garden. a phone call may be in order. I’ll see you there. The Lancaster High and The musical will be staged at Middle school drama clubs will the Lancaster Middle school the- present “Cinderella” May 28 ater in Kilmarnock. through 30. Performances are Friday, May The student thespians have 28, at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Sat- Rustic art event been working on their lines, urday, May 29, at 2 p.m. and 7 songs and music since January. p.m. and Sunday, May 30, at 2 Custom Decorating, Accessories and Gifts The Prince Street Players p.m. production combines the Walt Tickets are available at LMS. set May 28-29 18 S. Main St. • Kilmarnock, VA • 435-1783 Disney version with the Rogers Admission is $5 for adults and and Hammerstein version and $3 for students. Group rates are Over 20 artisans from the 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring includes audience participation. available. Northern Neck, Suffolk, “Rustic Appetizers” with The Mathews, Williamsburg, and Stepping Stones, a square dance Richmond will show their rus- club from Syringa. RAL to meet on Monday tic art at the Bay School Cul- On May 29, Charlene Talcott tural Arts Center in Mathews on will talk on folk medicine. For The Rappahannock Art League going president, will act as editor May 28 and 29. generations, moms and grand- meets Monday, May 24, at 1:30 of the monthly newslet ter, Art The Rustic Art Show and Sale mothers have taken care of the From This Day Forward . . . p.m. at the Studio Gallery on Line. Sue and Dennis Gosnell will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 family and their medical needs Main Street in Kilmarnock. will serve as co-chairmen of p.m. on May 28 and 10 a.m. to using methods passed down Barbara J. Stevens and Robert A. Pittman The program will feature slides the annual Labor Day Weekend 4 p.m. on May 29. through the generations. Many from the Virginia Watercolor Show. Wooden toys, walking sticks, were based more on supersti- June 5, 2004 Society’s 2003 show. On June 21, the annual art furniture, gourds, bas kets, metal, tion than science. Some are still Among business, offi cers and league picnic will be held at the glass and pottery are among used today. committees for the com ing two home of Anne and Johnny Hayes the show items. Art is made Talcott is descended frm Ahn Reddick and Robbie Robertson years will be elected. The slate of in White Stone. The June Art Line from rustic, or natural materi- Appalachian healers. She has June 26, 2004 offi cers includes Johnny Hayes will include a sign-up form and als. Every item is original. The a master’s in history, and has for president, Agnes Carter for members are urged to make their show is judged with cash prizes. taught about herbs and their vice presi dent, Anne Hayes for reserva tions promptly. Regular The judge is Jeffrey Allison, the uses in Williamsburg area muse- secre tary and Tom Norris for trea- meetings will resume in Septem- Paul Mel lon Collection educator ums. She also is a consultant surer. Lella Lee Edwards, out- ber. at the Virginia Museum of Fine for the herbal ed ucation pro- I do ! Arts in Richmond. gram for Old Bed ford Village A reception is planned May in Pennsylvania. Urbanna author to speak 86 South Main Street • Kilmarnock, VA at forestry society meeting (804) 435-1302 • 1-888-2 BURKES Urbanna author, columnist and and Mary and a mas ter’s in edu- “Making Memories since 1969” writer Mary Wakefi eld Buxton will cation from George Washington speak at a dinner meeting of the University. She is author of nine Rappahannock Chapter of the Soci- previous books on Virginia. ety of American Foresters at 6 p.m. Her 10th book, Love Sto ries: Thursday, May 20, at Goodfel las People and Places of Middlesex Restaurant near Glouces ter. County, is due to be published by She is the author of Bringing in Rappahan nock Press of Urbanna the Wood: The Way it was at Ches- this summer. apeake Corporation, a history of For reservations, call Jim Vadas the Woodlands Di vision at Ches- at 3705341. apeake Corporation’s West Point paper mill. The mill has since been Muma donates painting sold to St. Laurent and subse- Ann McClintock receives Jerry Muma’s award-winning paint- quently to Smurfi t Stone Con tainer. ing of Wharton Grove as a donation to the Steamboat Era The book is based on interviews Museum. Work progresses at the museum in Irvington, sched- of 100 foresters, managers, wood uled to open in June. dealers and woodsmen who spent Ladies Apparel their lives supplying wood, the raw material for paper and paper board, Country Club Casual, Resort & Leisure Wear to the mill. Buxton has a bachelor’s in his- Belts, Jewelry & Accessories Crime Solvers plans cruise tory from the College of William The Lancaster County Crime be available upon boarding and Solvers will hold its second cruise door prizes will be awarded. 24 W. Church Street on the great Wicomico River Cruise sponsors include Conne- Bank to host Sidewalk Kilmarnock, Virginia Sidewalk aboard the Chesapeake Breeze, mara Construction, Anchor (Next to The Shoe Store) Sale de parting Buzzard’s Point Marina Pharmacy, Chesapeake Bank, senior health, Sale Mon.-Sat. 10-6 in Fairport on June 26. Board ing Crowther Ford Sales, Chris Mart, Sun. 12-4 will begin at 6:15 p.m. with Hudson-Blunt Insurance, Bank 435-2200 departure promptly at 7 p.m. of Lancaster and Little River fi tness fair Tickets for the cruise are $20 Market. The 11th annual National Senior Petite • Missy • Plus Sizes per person and include dinner and Tickets may be purchased at Health and Fitness Day sponsored soft drinks. Disk jockey Curtis the main offi ces of Chesapeake by the Bank of Lancaster Golden Walker will provide a variety of Bank and the Bank of Lancaster Advantage Club will be celebrated music and entertainment through- in Kilmarnock; or by calling Wednesday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to out the evening. A cash bar will Michelle at 435-4103. 2 p.m. at the bank’s main offi ce in Kilmarnock. The Rappahannock General Hos- We are having RFM to host wine tasting pital lab will offer free cholesterol, For your #1 glucose and blood pressure checks. a special The Reedville Fisher men’s grate ful that Bruce is willing to Representa tives from Bay Transit, Museum, in con junction with share his expertise and work with Bay Aging and RSVP will dis tribute Bruce Wat son of White Stone us on this annual event. The fi rst information. MAY DAY Graduate! Wine and Cheese, will hold a two events were sold out and this The Virginia Cooperative Exten- wine tasting workshop held on last pro gram is sure to do the sion Lancaster County Offi ce will June 6 in the mu seum’s Cov- same.” provide information for a healthy Choose from our unique ington Building. The session begins at 4 p.m. diet and lifestyle. “This partnership with White Registration is lim ited to 50 At the bank’s White Stone offi ce, collection of Stone Wine and Cheese is a pro- people. The fee is $25 for the Lancaster County Voter Reg- Sale! fine jewelry and giftware gram that our membership looks mu seum mem bers and $30 for istrar will be avail able to register forward to,” said museum direc- others. To register, call voters. 20% off storewide tor Cara Sutherland. “We are so 453-6529. Here are some suggestions: Shelter friends Watches • Signet Rings 30% off selected items Poppy Days are May 27-28 collect items I.D. Bracelets • Pearls • Lockets The Ladies Auxiliaries of the who make them and produces Gold & Silver Jewelry American Legion through out the income for the veterans who sell for yard sale U.S. will distribute poppies on them to the Legion Auxiliary GOING ON NOW Diamond Earrings Memorial Day weekend as a units. The money received from Volunteers have fi lled a large THRU reminder of the veterans and distribu tion to the public provides room at the Northumberland Engravable items • Pewter Ware those who gave their lives in sup- support for community activities school board building in Lotts- MAY 31ST! port of the na tion. of the auxiliary units. burg with items for a yard sale Clocks & Tide Clocks The poppy was chosen to sym- Local poppy chairman Heather Saturday, May 22, to benefi t the Picture Frames bolize Memorial Day be cause Robertson of the American Northumberland Animal Shelter. so many soldiers were killed Legion Adams Post 86 Auxiliary The sale will be held from 8 and of course ... Gift Certificates or injured while fi ghting in the and representa tives will be at Tri- a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will pay poppy fi elds of Flanders. Star and Food Lion supermarkets for medical expenses for the ani- Use of the poppy provides ther- on May 27 and 28 distributing mals at the shelter. apy for the hospitalized veterans poppies. The sale is sponsored by Friends of the Northumberland County Animal Shelter. Sale Route 3 • Lively, VA Ross’s Rings and Things, Ltd. items have been donated by gen- erous citizens. The shelter volun- 462-6260 200 Irvington Rd. • Kilmarnock • 435-3529 For display or directory advertising, teers plan to have the sale every Tuesday - Saturday Monday-Friday 9-5 • Saturday 9-4 two months at the same location. call the Record: 435-1701. Items include furniture, elec- 11 am - 3 pm tronics, glassware, books, toys and original paintings. A8 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 20, 2004 Masonic Lodge honors Beasley On March 13, at a meeting of Historical Heathsville Masonic Lodge No. 109, Brother Robert Richard “Bob” Beasley was presented with a society 60-year Masonic Veteran’s emblem and certifi cate. Donald Maynard Robey, Grand gathers Master of Masons in Virginia in The recent Northern Neck of 1987, made the presentation with Virginia Historical Society spring the emblem being pinned by Bea- meeting at Stratford Hall attracted sley’s youngest grandson, William 120 history buffs. Beasley. The elder Beasley was New business included a presen- raised to Master Mason in Lodge tation of the Robert O. Norris Jr. His- 109 A.F.&A.M. in 1944. He said tory Award to Jennifer Wilkins and he had always tried to live his life a presen tation by Don McCann of agreeable to the tenets of Freema- the Northern Neck Planning District sonry and that Masonry had been Commission on efforts to designate good to him. He is known through- the Northern Neck as a National out the Northern Neck as a provider Heritage Area. of concrete services. The featured event was a pre- Following the presentation, guests sentation of “The War of 1812 in retired to the social hall where they the Northern Neck and Surrounding were joined by lodge members and Waters” by retired Cmdr. C. J. Blon- visitors for refreshments. From left are Robert Beasley, Donald Robey and William Beasley. din of Northumberland County. By 1812, the British were forc- ibly impressing American seamen Library event attracts families into the Royal Navy and blockading        the ports of Continental Europe, cut- Families recently celebrated National Library Week with the ting off American trade with those third annual Family Fun Night at the Lancaster Community countries, he explained. The British Library in Kil marnock. The event featured a picnic supper, crafts fl eet dwarfed the small American and a program for families. Navy and the few American priva- teers. The British army, hardened Esquire Servic es by years of war against Napoleon, far surpassed the army of the United States in numbers and fi ghting Carpet & Upholstery experience. The strong British force was opposed primarily by lo cal Clean ers militia forces defending the North- ern Neck, said Cmdr Blondin. State of the Art In-Plant Cleaning British raids into the Northern Neck were success fully rebuffed by Furniture, Orientals, Area Rugs the Virginia militia for about two years, continued Cmdr. Blondin. De odor iz ing • Pickup and Delivery In August 1814, however, British reinforcements arrived and the fl eet Leather Cleaning and army moved up the Potomac Water & Smoke Damage Res to ra tion River, eventually setting fi re to sev- eral public buildings in Washington, D.C. Cmdr. Blondin’s speech will be printed in the 2004 Northern Neck Proudly serving Richmond, Chesterfi eld, Henrico, Hanover, West Point, Urbanna, Deltaville, Gloucester of Virginia Historical Magazine. C.H., Mathews C.H., White Stone, Kilmarnock, Irvington, Wicomico Church, Burgess, Reedville, Middlesex, The fall meeting will be October 27 at Indian Creek Yacht and Coun- The Northern Neck, Essex, King & Queen, King William, Richmond County and all the areas in between. try Club in Lancaster. To join the society, call Hwy 17/360 • Tappahannock, Va. 224-0163. Call 1-800-321-4751 or 443-4751

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However, for his varsity base- fourth. W&L and Rappahan- Jackets. ball team to earn a fourth- nock are still fighting it out in Savoy scored his first run in seeded berth in this week’s the middle for the second and Rappahannock 7 the second inning when Jarvis Northern Neck District tour- third place spots. Lancaster 2 drew a bases loaded walk. nament, Lancaster will have The Devils helped their cause Rappahannock capitalized on He came home again in the to upset top-ranked Essex and last Thursday, using a six-run seven Lancaster errors and seventh after bunting to get on down Northumberland today, rally in the fourth to get by scored six unearned runs to base and advancing to second May 20, in the regular season James Monroe, 8-4. beat the Devils, 7-2, last Tues- and third on an overthrow from finale. Rob Gutknecht struck out day. the pitcher to the first base- “If we win just one of our two five, gave up four hits and “Take away the errors and the man. Rappahannock committ- games this week, we’ll need walked five as the winning mental mistakes and we could ted another throwing error on some help from some other pitcher. have and should have won that the same play when the ball teams to make the tour nament,” Brian Jarvis led at the plate, game,” said Wilmore. got by the third baseman and said Wilmore. “In stead of rely- going 2-for-3 with two dou- Gutknecht, who was the Savoy scored. ing on other teams to win or bles. Tim Blake and Gutknecht losing pitcher, struck out four Lancaster had only four hits, lose, the safest thing for us to both went 2-for-4 with a double and gave up six hits in four with William Saunders and do is beat Essex.” and two RBI each. innings. Gutknecht getting one each. After splitting against James Lancaster trailed 3-2 in the Rappahannock rallied for Justin Hanks had the win Monroe and Rappahannock last fourth when they rallied for six four runs with two outs in the for Rappahannock, going seven Ramarcus Baylor of Essex High gets a step ahead of Lancaster week, the Devils are sit ting in runs off four base hits and two bottom of the second, scoring innings with five strikeouts, defender Chris Cornwell in a varsity soccer match in Tappahan- fifth place with a 2-6 district doubles. off three hits and an error after two walks and four hits. nock last Friday. Essex, James Monroe Season-ending surge is too late for Lady Devils by Lisa Hinton Valdrighi four in three innings for the win Rappahannock 2 and Hillary Holt and George were over James Mon roe last Thurs- top LHS varsity booters The varsity Lady Devils Lancaster 1 1-for-4 apiece to account for the played two of their best games day. Kori George put in four Devils’ six hits in the outing. innings on the mound to strike Lancaster gave second-place by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi away with a minute to go in the of the season last week, but are Rappahannock all it could handle Gilbert was the losing pitcher, Carter Ball scored four goals for half. peaking a little too late for post- out three, allow 10 hits and walk going all eight with six allowed one. last Tuesday as the Raiderettes the Trojans last Friday as Essex con- Bryan Seal wasted little time season play. edged the Devils, 2-1, in extra hits and one walk. tinued its bid for the Northern Neck expanding Essex’s lead in the second Lancaster, with a 21-15 win With its best offensive per- innings to remain in the hunt for Barring any major upsets District cham pionship with a 6-3 half, beating out a defender to over James Monroe and a one- formance of the season, LHS fi rst. around the district this week, the win over Lancaster. receive a pass from Davis inside the run loss to Rappahannock, is 2-6 rallied for 17 hits with Lucy Brittany Dodson went 2-for-3 Lady Devils will likely play their The Trojans improved to 7-0-1 18. He hit the far left post for a 4-2 in the district and 5-14 overall. McCann going 3-for-4 with two and scored Lancaster’s only run season fi nale today (May 20) in the district and 10-2-2 overall. lead with just a minute off the sec- The Devils will likely fi nish reg- walks and three runs scored to to lead the offense. Kelle Urban in Heathsville against undefeated James Monroe (7-0-1, 10-3-1) also ond-half clock. ular season play in fi fth, leaving lead the team. and Dixon batted 1-for-3 each Northum berland. remains unbeaten in the district. With 29 minutes to play, Ball them just short of a berth in next Lauren Haydon and George Essex and James Monroe were to completed a hat trick af ter a pass week’s league playoffs. batted 3-for-5 with two runs each play earlier this week for the regular from Davis. He scored his fourth of The top four district teams, and Enika Saunders was 2-for-2 season championship. the night on an assist from Norris Northumberland, Essex, Wash- with a pair of walks and three Scoreboard The Devils, who fell to 3-8 over- with seven minutes to go, capping ington & Lee and Rap- runs. Becky Smith and Cabell all and 2-4 in the league, will likely the scoring for both sides. pahannock, are expected to Dixon also scored three times Varsity baseball p.m. unless otherwise noted.) fi nish in fi fth place. Between Ball’s goals, Lan caster’s compete for the tournament apiece while Gilbert and Brit- Lancaster 8, James Monroe 4 May 20: Chris Wyvill put a shot by keeper ti tle. tany Dodson scored twice. Rappahannock 7, Lancaster 2 Lancaster at Northumberland Lancaster took an early lead on Ben Woolford. higher ranked Essex with Jacob Brandy Gilbert gave up three The Devils reached base 14 JV baseball JV baseball/softball Woolford had fi ve saves for the hits, walked one and struck out times on walks. Rappahannock 13, Lancaster May 20: Jackson scoring on a penalty kick night, while Lancaster’s Chris Fel- Lancaster at Northumberland two minutes into the match. 6 thouse made 18 stops. James Monroe 11, Lancaster Soccer The 1-0 lead held for nearly 30 Essex outshot the Devils, 41-15. 10 (JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.) minutes, until the Trojans’ Travis May 19: Norris scored on a pass from Char- Varsity softball James Monroe 4 The Fishing Line Lancaster 21, James Monroe Rappahannock at Lancaster lie Pennix to tie the game. 15 District Tournaments: With nine minutes to go in the Lancaster 0 Rappahannock 2, Lancaster 1 Northern Neck District opening period, Ball scored his fi rst The visiting Yellow Jackets by Capt. Billy Pipkin JV softball baseball tournament at of four on an assist by Jeremy remained unbeaten last Mon day, Rappahannock 7, Lancaster 3 Essex. Semifinals: May 25, Futchko. He found the goal again shutting out the Devils, 4-0. Lancaster 13, James Monroe 4 and 7 p.m. May 27, JV fi ve min utes later, redirecting a Joel Lambert, Taylor Neal, Mike We enjoyed good fishing in and then dine on the larger championship, 4 p.m.; varsity Virginia waters last week. As morsel of bait carefully placed 4 corner kick from CW Davis to lift McGinnes and Josh Hamill each Varsity Soccer championship, 7 p.m. Essex, 3-1. scored for James Monroe. water temperatures continue to on the hook. If one feeds them Northern Neck District soft- rise, we can expect many spe- too heavily, the fish will hold Essex 6, Lancaster 3 ball tournament at Rappa- Billy Jackson pulled Lan caster to Lambert, Curtis Krauth and James Monroe 4, Lancaster 0 Jeremy Prudhomme all had assists. cies to become more abundant near the bottom or lay far back hannock. Semifinals: May 25, within a goal, scor ing on a break- W&L 2, Northumberland 1 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. May 27, and settle into regular feeding behind the boat. Essex 4, W&L 1 patterns. Trolling has slowed substan- JV championship, 3:30 p.m.; JV soccer varsity final, 5:30 p.m. The spring season for Vir- tially as warm water has pushed James Monroe 9, Lancaster 0 ginia’s striped bass fi shery most of the larger fish down Northern Neck District Maryland offi cials Essex 5, Lancaster 1 soccer tournament at James opened in a productive fashion the bay towards the ocean. Monroe. Semifinals: May 24, 6 last Sunday. Anglers found that There remain pods of trophy- —Upcoming— and 8 p.m. May 26, JV cham- when the waters around the size fish from Buoy 72 down Varsity baseball/ pionship, 6 p.m.; varsity final, issue snakehead Northern Neck and Asphalt Pile to the Maryland-Vir ginia line. softball 8 p.m. reefs were sparsely populated The lower Potomac River has (Lancaster’s home games will Region A track meet at with boats, fi shing was good. offered a much smaller class of be played at 6 p.m. at Dream West Point, Thursday, May alert on Potomac The limit of two 18- to 28-inch fish this week to those trolling. Fields. All away games and 27. Times to be announced. fi sh per person were landed by A few large specimens were other games listed are at 4:30 The Maryland Department of According to the DNR, “this most fi shermen until the waters found be tween Buoy 63 and Natural Resources is calling on action is necessary to assess the became fi lled with chum and the Buoy 1 off the Great Wicomico recreational anglers to help deter- number of northern snakehead fi sh were engulfed with food. River, and from Buoy 62 down mine the extent of an invasion fi sh in the Potomac, and the cor- The patient angler can prac- to the head of the Cut Chan- of northern snakehead fi sh in the responding threat level to the eco- tice careful catch and release nel. Potomac River. systm.” Croaker Signs will eventually be posted An aggressive predator fi sh until the 24-inch and larger continue to please at marinas and fi shing sites from imported from Asia, the northern fish bend the poles. We have bottom fishermen from the Colonial Beach to northern Wash- snakehead is highly invasive with been fortunate in that there are Silver Beach area up to Buoy ington D.C. the potential to wipe out native enough fish to allow us to pick 62 and in Maryland waters, In the past two weeks, three of species. Once established, eradi- and choose among our land- the hot spot is around Buoy the voracious alien species have cation may be impossible, accord- ings. 72a. The rivers are holding been found in the river. The most ing to the DNR. Chum is the key to success great numbers of 12- to 18-inch recent was a 13-inch fi sh caught Meanwhile, the Virginia after the trolling season wraps croaker with the evening hours last weekend in Occoquan Bay Department of Game and Inland up. Many folks are misled when continuing to produce along the near Woodbridge. Fisheries asks anglers who may they believe that more chum shorelines. The channel drop- DNR fi sheries staff are instruct- have caught a northern snakehead equals more fish. It is neces- offs in the rivers and creeks ing anglers to kill all northern in Virginia waters not to release it, sary to tease the fish with a are good daytime loca tions to snakehead fi sh that are caught, to but to contact the nearest VDGIF steady light stream of ground drown a few worms or squid retain them and to report them offi ce or call 804-367-1258 for a menhaden to entice the striped strips. The croaker are spread to the DNR at 410-260-8320. positive identifi cation. bass to bite. They fol low the out over much of the river at line of chum up to the boat this time. There are no partic- ular hot spots that are holding Steve Brown of Suffolk recently caught this citation largemouth most of the fish. I suggest that bass in a Northumberland pond. ✵ RAPPAHANNOCK ALMANAC ✵ you fish your favorite hole and give it at least one change of White Stone/Grey’s Point Tides, Sun, & Moon – May, 2004 tide before you move on to the Croaker are everywhere ^ 5/21^ ^ 5/214^ ^ 5/25^ ^ 5/254^ next location. by Capt. Jerry Thrash Cell and on wrecks further south. Fri 5/21 Sunrise 5:51 High 1:28 1.6’ Tue 5/25 Moonset 1:04 High 4:08 1.4’ Bluefish have yet to hit the Moonrise 7:15 Low 8:16 0.1’ Sunrise 5:49 Low 11:00 0.3’ Croaker are everwhere in the Jigs tipped with cut peeler crab Sunset 8:14 High 1:52 1.3’ Moonrise 10:59 High 4:39 1.2’ bay in any numbers. Other than Piankatank and in the Rappahan- are the top bait. c Moonset 10:54 Low 8:03 0.2’ g Sunset 8:17 Low 10:59 0.3’ a few scattered fish, the bulk of Flounder are inconsistent. The ^ 5/22^ ^ 5/224^ ^ 5/26^ ^ 5/264^ nock River. them remain off the Nags Head A 4-pound, 7-ounce croaker Cell Buoy and Buoy 42 areas Sat 5/22 Sunrise 5:51 High 2:06 1.6’ Wed 5/26 Moonset 1:37 High 4:56 1.4’ area below Vir ginia Beach. As have produced, but the fi sh are Moonrise 8:03 Low 8:55 0.2’ Sunrise 5:48 Low 11:47 0.3’ was caught in Milford Haven each year, we hope that they between the mainland and the tight due to the very heavy con- Sunset 8:15 High 2:29 1.3’ Moonrise 12:02 High 5:31 1.3’ will take up temporary resi- d Moonset 11:44 Low 8:42 0.2’ h Sunset 8:18 Low 11:56 0.3’ Hole-in-the-Wall on peeler crab. centration of crab pots in the area. ^ 5/23^ ^ 5/234^ ^ 5/27^ ^ 5/274^ dence in the bay waters. If they Small gray trout and some spot Apparently clams being used for Sun 5/23 Sunrise 5:50 High 2:44 1.5’ Thu 5/27 Moonset 2:05 High 5:49 1.4’ do decide to travel up the bay are mixed in. Char ter captains are crab bait acts as chum for the Moonrise 8:58 Low 9:35 0.2’ Sunrise 5:48 Low 12:36 0.2’ this summer, it will be inter- crossing the bay to get consis- fl ounder or their prey. Sunset 8:15 High 3:09 1.2’ Moonrise 1:06 High 6:27 1.3’ esting to see if there is enough Tautog are biting on the iron e Low 9:23 0.2’ 1st Q. - 3:57 H Sunset 8:18 tent deep water croaker east of ^ 5/24^ ^ 5/244^ ^ 5/28^ ^ 5/284^ menhaden to satisfy their vora- the Cell. ore bottoms off Gwynn’s Is land Mon 5/24 Moonset 12:27 High 3:25 1.5’ Fri 5/28 Moonset 2:31 Low 12:57 0.3’ cious ap petites as well as that and at the Cell. Sunrise 5:49 Low 10:17 0.3’ Sunrise 5:47 High 6:46 1.3’ of the striped bass. Thus far, Big croaker continue to be Citation black drum are be ing Moonrise 9:57 High 3:52 1.2’ Moonrise 2:10 Low 1:26 0.2’ the size of menhaden in the bay available in shallow waters from taken at Latimer Shoals in the f Sunset 8:16 Low 10:08 0.3’ i Sunset 8:19 High 7:24 1.4’ is varied. This is usually a sign piers and beaches. Bloodworms, vicinity of Buoy 13. Corrections High Low Height that it will be an abundant year followed by squid and frozen Among citation catches last PM times are in boldface type. Piankatank River, Cherry Pt. -1:42 -1:44 86% to come. Let’s hope so. shrimp are the favored baits. week, Wesley M. Jones III of Unusually high & low tides are also in boldface. “Fishing is the chance to Stripers are available around White Stone caught and re leased Great Wicomico River Light 0:30 0:20 76% © BenETech 2004 ([email protected]) Smith Point Light 1:01 0:44 86% wash one’s soul with pure air, the islands at the Hole-in-the- a 50-inch black drum May 14 with the rush of a brook or with Wall, on river points and in the at Latimer shoals. He was using Ice • Bait • Tackle • Live Peelers • Blood Worms the shimmer of the sun on blue grassy areas. They are also avail- chowder clams as bait. Chum • Marine Supplies water.” –Herbert Hoover able on live and artifi cial baits at Of freshwater interest, Steve We have the largest Until next week…Fair Stingray Light and in the struc- Brown of Suffolk caught a winds. ture of Windmill Light. 25.5-inch, 7.25-pound variety of the freshest (Capt. Billy Pipkin operates Eels, small spot, and cut bunker largemouth bass in a Northum- seafood in the area! Capt. Billy’s Charters and fi shed in a chum line are effec- berland pond on May 15. 435-6750 Ingram Bay Marina in Wic- tive. Peeler crab is also working (Capt. Jerry Thrash operates Rt. 3 • White Stone • Mon-Thurs 9-5, Fri-Sat 9-6 omico Church. 580-7292, well. Queens Creek Outfi tters in www.captbillyscharters.com) Citation gray trout are on the Mathews.) Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 20, 2004 • A11 Bridge Results

Seven tables of duplicate bridge were in play May 11 at Rappahannock Westminster- Canterbury. Winners north/south were fi rst, Arden Durham and Jane Hughes; second, Kate Frayne and Ronnie   #  Gerster; and third, Cynthia Bird- sall and Babs Murphy. Closest Marina to the Bay ! Winners east/west were fi rst, Sheila Babcock and Judy Peifer; second, Liz Hargett and Tot Win- Boat Slips stead; and third, Rebecca Harger • Covered Beka Conboy (left) gets the and Carolyn Reed. Lancaster pitcher Tiffany Lee rushes in to cover home, but the throw in time for an out at The next bridge for this group • Uncovered Rappahannock baserunner is safe on the slide. fi rst for Lancaster. is May 25 at 1 p.m. Limited number Available

Six-and-a-half tables of dupli- JV softball team suffers batting cate bridge were in play May 12 at the Woman’s Club of White Stone. Call Now slump against Rappahannock Winners north/south were fi rst, before boating Monroe batters at the plate, walk- Cynthia Birdsall and Arden by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi managed just two hits against the Durham; second, Norma Drin- season starts! Raiderettes last Tuesday. Tiffany ing four and al lowing fi ve hits in Rappahannock moved a step seven in nings of work. non and Barbara Hubbard; and closer to the tournament cham- Lee and Therese Killion batted third, Ilva Doggett and Kay Wil- 804-580-7292 1-for-3 each. Killion was the winning pitcher pionship last Tuesday in Kilmar- as Lancaster routed the Yellow liams. nock, beating Lan caster, 7-3, in a Sara Caudle, Natalie Stickel and Winners east/west were fi rst, Ingram Bay Marina Sarah Robertson scored one run Jackets, 13-4. Northern Neck District JV softball Robertson was 2-for-3 with a Barbara Lawrence and Mary game. apiece for the Devils. Andrews; second, Tot Winstead Lee was the losing pitcher, going walk and two runs scored to lead However, the Lady Devils’ play- the Lady Devils at the plate. Kil- and Liz Hargett; and third, Mar- off hopes are still alive. LHS all seven innings on the mound to garet Livesay and Marilyn Burk- allow four hits, walk fi ve and strike lion batted 1-for-3 with two runs downed James Monroe last week and Lee and Abby Robbins each holder. to improve to 5-3 in the district out nine. The next bridge for this group Lancaster 13 went 1-for-4 with two runs apiece. and 12-3 overall with the regular Madison Smith walked three is May 20 and 24 at 1 p.m. season fi nale set for today, May 20, James Monroe 4 times to score twice and Tiffany at Northumberland. Killion mowed down the compe- Sisson walked once and got on by Struggling at the plate, Lan caster tition Thursday, retiring 10 James an error to score twice. Bridge event set for June 8 JV soccer season draws The “Bridge into Summer” an nual luncheon of the Wom- an’s Club of White Stone will be held June 8 at 11:30 a.m. at to a close for the Devils the clubhouse in White Stone. by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Tickets are $15 per person, sold in blocks of four. For Essex gave up a goal in the open- reservations, call 435-3025 or ing seconds, then shut down Lan- 435-9834. caster for a 5-1 win in Northern The event includes lunch, Neck District JV soccer last Friday games and prizes. night. Proceeds help fund scholar- The Devils play their fi nal game ships to three Lancaster High of the season tonight, May 20, School se niors. against Northumberland. With a 1-6-1 district record and a 2-6-2 overall mark, they have no hope of Email your NEWS to: making the tournament playoffs. Justin Guthrie woke the Tro jans early, scoring on a pass from Reynan Beltran in the fi rst 30 seconds. Essex answered quickly and jumped to a 3-1 lead at the half. [email protected] The Devils took 15 shots on goal, most of those coming late in the second half. Goalkeeper Jason Rice had nine saves. Replacing injured keeper Devin Davis, Rice got his fi rst start in goal since early April. James Monroe 9 Pool Side Lancaster 0 Struggling offensively, Lan caster has scored just three goals this Kilmarnock • 436-9618 season and suffered through its sixth shutout last Tuesday, losing 9-0 to James Monroe. Reid Williams had the only shot on goal for the Devils in the game. WELCOMEWELCOME SUMMERSUMMER The Yellow Jackets took 15 shots, with Rice making six saves in 45 Lancaster’s Josh Sterling leaps to send the ball downfi eld during SPA SALE May 20-24 minutes in the goal. a JV game against Essex Friday. Pit Stop NewNew Spas!Spas!

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Rappahannock, 13-6, last Tues- Lancaster was trailing 11-4 in day and to James Mon roe, the seventh when they ral lied for 11-10, Thursday to fall to 4-4 six runs behind a three-run homer among Northern Neck District by Benson. He and James Jackson Steel by: teams. led the offense with Benson batting 2-for-4 with two runs scored and ■ Peerless quality, singular value! With an 8-0 record, the Raid- three RBI. ers have a fi rm lock on fi rst ■ Personalized computer design and pricing! EARLY BUY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Jackson went 3-for-4 with a triple, place. ■ Financing available! Lancaster and Essex are bat- two runs and three RBI. tling for second. The top two Lancaster had its opportuni ties to Your local Lester rep: ON ALL PRODUCTS! win, leaving eight run ners on in the Tom White regular season teams will play 804-399-2581 for the tournament title at Es sex outing. 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A12 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 20, 2004 May is motorcycle awareness Club Golf month in the Commonwealth Gov. Mark R. Warner re cently passed legislation pro moting safe ICYCC 18-holers Chong Hudgins, 64; Ann Padgett, proclaimed May as Motorcycle motorcycling. On May 11, the Indian Creek 70; and Adele Pogue, 75. Awareness Month. Proclaiming One measure established a Yacht and Country Club 18-hol- Third fl ight winners were Judy the month is designed to increase motorcycle learner’s permit. ers played the fi rst round of a Castleman, 66; Carole Elliott, 72; public awareness about motorcy- Riders may operate motorcycle s senior champi onship. and Ruth Wallace, 73. cles and to encourage their safe under a motorcycle learn er’s The daily winners were Rae ICYCC 9-holers and proper use among motor- permit if accompanied by a Frances Talley, fi rst; Mary Hug, On May 13, the Indian Creek cycle riders. person providing immediate second; Seale George, third; First fl ight winners are (from left) Justin Kopcsak, Scotty “Motorcycle safety is every supervision from an accompa- Yacht and Country Club 9-holers George, Ryan Kent and Myers Coggin. Mickey Kirby, fourth; and Muffi n played a mem ber/member tour- driver’s job,” said Gov. Warner. nying motor vehicle. It also al lows Fitzpatrick, fi fth. nament. “Increased awareness of motorcy- nighttime operation and opera- Carol Johnson had two chip- Nancy Jarrell and Jenny Boy- cles and increased attention to their tion on limited access highways. ins and Jean Kenny, Janet Blunt enga placed fi rst; Helen Hopton Annual cancer awareness safe opera tion can reduce accidents Operation while under supervi- and Meredith Townes had one and Betty Penley, second;. Suzy among all motor vehicles.” sion of someone who is not each. Swift and Alice Kelley, third; and The proclamation notes that licensed to operate a motorcycle Quinton Oaks ladies Pat Willet and Shirley Pleasants golf tournament winners motorcycles are effi cient ve hicles is disallowed. The Quinton Oaks Ladies Golf and Lucy Murphy and Marsha that reduce fuel con sumption, Another measure estab lished Association met for league play Mays, fourth (tie). ease parking, re duce traffi c motorcycle rider safety training on May 12. Jenny Boyenga hit a birdie on earn charter fi shing trips congestion, and are becoming centers. It provides for licensure The format was best drive, hole 3. increasingly popular for commut- of motorcycle rider safety train- alternate shot with four-lady Some 32 teams competed Tartan. ing, tourism and recreation. ing centers and in structors by the teams. ICYCC men in the fourth annual Swift- Overall low gross winners The General Assembly recently Department of Motor Vehicles. Placing fi rst were Joan Frie, The Indian Creek Yacht and Walker Memorial golf tour- were Sam Fisher, Stuart Obier, Cheryl Putt, Kay Miller and Laura Country Club interclub men’s nament April 23 at the Tartan Timmy Newsome and Frank Robinson. group hosted the Williamsburg Golf Course near Weems. Dennis. Placing second were Terri Sar- Country Club on May 12. ICYCC First flight winners were Following the tournament, a THE RECORD tori, Carol Reese, Juanita Miles won the event. first, Meyers Coggin, Scotty memory walk was held for the and Sara Goodwyn. ICYCC mixed scramble George, Ryan Kent and Justin golfers and their families. Over Kopcsak; and second, Cruger 250 signs were displayed in Maggie Dennett, Betty Hall Some 54 players partici pated SPORTS ONLINE and Darlene Bean made birdies. Ragland, Marty Melville, Frank honor of cancer survivors or in in the Indian Creek Yacht and Filipowics and Bob Brown. memory of cancer victims. The Piankatank ladies Country Club mixed scramble on Second flight winners were walk was led by David Her- www.rrecord.com The Piankatank River Ladies May 16. first, Dick Huffman, Butch shiser of the Kilmarnock and Golf Association played a trophy Gross winnners shooting a 64 Miller, Bucky Deihl and Ron District Pipe Band. day match on May 13. were Emerson Gravatt, Janet Silver; and second, Woody A cookout followed. A raf- Carole Lloyd shot low gross at Blunt, Herb Vaughan and Lois Campbell, Mark Petska, Dur- fle and auction offered many 81; Ann Stanley shot low net at 62. Spence. wood Obier and Doc Lyons. gift certificates, prizes and trips Kaballero Internet Access First fl ight winners were Mary Net winners shooting a 58 Third flight winners were donated by local businesses. Frances, 68; Roseanne Thomp- were Stephen Reed, Dick Davis, first, Robert Wilkins, Norman Tom Gale served as master son, 69; and Kelly Lowe, 71. Darla Williamson and Meredith Williams, David George and of ceremonies. The Swift and Second fl ight winners were Townes. Ronnie Dodson; and second, Walker families thanked those $14.95* Roy Hall Sr., Roy Hall Jr., John who partici pated or volunteered per month Luttrell and Chris Crowther. to make the tournament suc- First-place prizes were char- cessful, in cluding the Tartan ter fishing trips donated by Golf Course and employees. Capt. Billy Pipkin of Liquid Tournament proceeds bene- 804-436-9428 Assets; Captain Danny Crabbe fit the Swift-Walker Fund, a of Kit II and Capt. Ryan Rodg- permanently restricted *Yearly Plan ers of Midnight Sun. en dowment fund supporting the Second-place prizes were Rappahannock General Hospi- rounds of golf for four at Royal tal Cancer Treatment and New Kent, Stonehouse and the Education Center. UPT@U New program for senior UC@A68UTTUS6DBCU drivers hits the streets Hh vr@yrp‡ ‚vp†Dp The Virginia Department for in habits is all that’s necessary the Aging and the Virginia to stay safer longer, he said. Department of Motor Vehicles These changes vary from driver recently announced the launch to driver and may in clude driv- of GrandDriver, a source for ing only during day light hours, 9‰ `t important driving safety infor- mapping out a course of right From left are Larry Hammick, George Thompson and Bob 8 ‘ ƒ‰ mation for seniors and their turns to avoid potential left turn \ Berry. families. dangers or avoiding busy streets C “In Virginia, 65 is a speed and busy times of day. ƒ) limit, not an age limit,” said Jay GrandDriver information Thompson wins trap match W. DeBoer, J.D., De partment includes practical tips for safer &&%($hq&&%(!$ for the Aging com missioner. driving, alternate forms of trans- George Thompson of Dutton a shoot-off. Hammick had to be “That’s the mes sage Virginians portation to help seniors stay took top honors with a 25 straight content with a third-place ribbon will be seeing and hearing over independent, a listing of Area in a trap match fi red on May 15 with a 23. the next sev eral weeks. Our Agencies on Aging and driving at the Rappahannock Pistol and Shooters fi red 25 shots at clay goal is to reach out to all older assessment tools. Rifl e Club range in White Stone. pigeons. Virginians and to their families GrandDriver was created by Close behind for the second The next match will be a cen- and caregivers with steps they the American Association of place was Bob Berry of Burgess terfi re match May 29 at 9 a.m. can take to remain mobile and Motor Vehicle Administrators in with a 23. He man aged to beat Twenty timed shots will be fi red safe.” May 2003. Virginia is the fi rst Larry Hammick of Ditchley in with sighters at 100 yards. The GrandDriver awareness state in the county to lo calize initiative includes a website, and implement the ed ucation www.GrandDriver.net, and campaign on a statewide level. toll-free phone number, Part of the mission of Grand- Junior challenge sets 800-552-3402. Driver is to help prepare seniors “With more and more peo ple and their families to remain safe over age 70 on Virginia’s high- and mobile in their later years. a fund-raising record ways, it’s important for older By planning early, older Vir- Young sailors from across siasm that encouraged others to drivers to continually hone their ginians can continue to remain Tidewater and Central Vir ginia take part. Another is C.C. McCar- skills,” said D. B. Smith, Depart- as mobile and as inde pendent raised a record $21,000 to fi ght thy, another Wals ingham stu- ment of Motor Vehicles com- as possible, said De Boer. Public BOATING SAFELY PUBLIC leukemia through the Christ- dent, who was rec ognized as the missioner. “Driving refresher transportation op tions, senior church Leukemia Cup Junior junior sailor who volunteered the courses and courses specifi cally shuttle services, friends and EDUCATION COURSE Challenge most time to fund raising. Christ- designed for drivers over 55 are families can all make a big dif- However, gusty winds can- church’s sailing team was also ideal for skill development and ference in the life of a senior TO BE OFFERED AT THE celled the April 8 races on the recognized for the many hours it refi nement.” who can no longer drive for Rappahannock River spent in the fund-raising effort. Sometimes a simple change whatever reason. Lancaster Community Library “It was an awesome Other participants helped raise SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 8:00 AM TO 5 PM ac complishment,” said Kristin money by sponsoring “dress Flotilla 33 Stokes, regatta coordinator for down days” at school, through Find old friends This eight-hour, eight chapter course on the Leukemia & Lymphoma cookie sales and other fund-rais- boating safety is designed for hunters, an- Society. “This puts things into ing ventures. Aided by a late to conduct at the perspective when we look at what donation, the top fund-raiser this glers, personal watercraft operators and these kids can do.” year and win ner of the James Rivah Junction! other boaters. It satisfies the Virginia law Some 50 student sailors rep- Keith Hall Memorial Trophy was boat checks requiring certification for youth 14 & 15 years resenting eight schools took part. St. Christopher’s. Vessel safety check “Megaweeks” www.rrecord.com old to operate PWCs. It is co-sponsored by The leading fund-raising schools Meanwhile, the Leukemia Cup begin on the fi rst Saturday of Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Virginia De- were St. Christopher’s of Rich- Kayak Tour attracted some 20 National Safe Boating Week, May mond, Walsingham Academy of boats on Urbanna Creek, and 22, and end on July 4. partment of Game and Inland Fisheries. Williamsburg and Christchurch raised about $700. Certifi ed vessel examiners from There will be a fee of $25 to cover cost of School. Between them, the three Both the Junior Challenge and U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 33 in materials. teams raised $11,000. Other Kayak Tour are part of the Kilmarnock will conduct safety participating schools included sixth annual Southern Chesa- checks at Bethpage Family Camp- JIM’S For information or to enroll in the course Kecoughtan, Maury, Norfolk peake Leukemia Cup Regatta ground, Bush Park Mobile Home contact S. Wallace Dawson, Staff Officer Collegiate, Poquoson and Smith- series, sponsored by SunTrust. Park, Remlik Marina, Buzzard’s for Public Education at (804) 462-7701 or fi eld. Upcoming events include the Point, Smith Point, Chesapeake GYM The junior challenge has raised second annual Poker Run for Boat Basin, Conrad’s Ramp, Cus- by e-mail at: some $45,000 in four years. power boaters at 10 a.m. on Sat- tom Yachts, Dozier’s Point and 52 S. Main St. [email protected] “Each one of these young men urday, May 22; Leukemia Cup Urbanna Yachting Cen ter. Hearing Impaired (804) 367-1278 (V/TDD) and women are to be commended Night at the Ball Park in Delta- Also, Fleeton Public Ramp, Kilmarnock for what they have achieved,” ville at 7 p.m. on Satur day, June Grey’s Point Camp Ground, Green- said Judy Buis, co-chair of the 19; and Regatta Weekend in Del- vale Creek Ma rina, Indian Creek 436-0202 • 435-4074 Southern Chesapeake Leukemia taville on July 9 and 10. Yacht and Country Club, Ingram Cup Regatta series. “They have Regatta Weekend includes a Bay Marina, Irv ington Marina, Rap- simply out-done themselves this new auction and a crab cake pahannock Yachts, Rap pahannock year.” feast during a welcome reception River Yacht Club, Crockett’s Land- One of the major reasons the at the Deltaville Fire Station at 7 ing, Regent Point, Simonson Land- young people work so hard on p.m. on July 9. A classic yachts ing, Tides Inn, Whalen’s Marina, this fund-raising event is young division has been added to the Windmill Point and Yankee Point  (804) 785-4242 Craig Murray, an 11-year-old Leukemia Cup sailboat races on Marina.    (800) 529-6426 Walsingham student and leuke- July 10. Safety checks also will be con-      mia survivor and his brother, To register for any of the ducted at home piers and other loca- Justin, who teamed up to raise events, contact Kristin Stokes tions upon request. To schedule an money. 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Box 275, Rt. 33 & 14, Shacklefords, Va. 23156 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 20, 2004 • A13 WINDOW Bowling Results Fun festival events expand The Family Fun Festival is June Event parking will be paid for ON WILDLIFE Ladies League Last week, Linda Lake had the high 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Belle by the commission, the Virginia Cap’n Red’s seafood won two set among the women of 415 with by Joyce Fitchett Russell games against R. P. Waller when games of 128, 133 and 154. Isle State Park. Coastal Program at the Depart- Alma George bowled a 316 set with The Thunder Hammers won two The Northern Neck Planning ment of Environmental Quality, the games of 105 and 117. Ruth Moore games against the Put to Gathers District Commission will sponsor Environmental Protection Agency’s “Wishing you butterfl y morn- full of those nesting birds. rolled a 300 set with games of 104 when Joe Carlson bowled a 332 a “Get Your Feet Wet” program for Chesapeake Bay Program through ings and wildfl ower nights” reads Near Indian Creek, Chris and 107. Elsie Henderson had a set. Elsie Rose had a game of 133 children of all ages. At 10:15 a.m., the Department of Conservation the colorful wooden plaque two McClintock hears a bobwhite 107 game. For R. P. Waller, Ilva Jett and Harry Donavan rolled a 106 bowled a 322 set with games of game. For The Put to Gathers, Nick participants will cast nets for young and Recreation, and the Virginia of my best friends gave me for calling at dusk. In Midlothian, 112 and 121. Dee Atkins rolled a O’Bier bowled a 315 set, Danielle fi shes and marine critters. Partici- Department of Rail and Public my bird-feeding station and wild Steve Riley had a northern oriole 114 game and Ola Nash had a 126 Savalina a 309 set and Robert Pic- pants also will be eligible for prize Transportation through the North- fl ower garden. It brings joy to visit his feeder; several local game. card a game of 94. drawings. ern Neck Rideshare Program. me, our visitors and, I’m sure, to people have seen them too. I Yeatman’s Forklift won two games The summer league begins June against Callis Seafood when Sis Ran- 7. Anyone wanting to bowl should our creatures. We are very thank- thought I saw one of the orange sone bowled a 303 set with games come to Evans Bowling Center on ful. and black birds, but I think it was of 105 and 110. Corinne Beauchamp that day. This week lots of people have a robin. had a 106 game and Gladys Sisson High game: Woodie Evans, 178; had experiences with nature. Fran My catbirds have a nest in rolled a 119 game. For Callis, Donna Beverly Benson, 163; John For- Thomas bowled a 355 set with games rester, 158; Linda Lake, 154; Kenny MAGIC TREE SERVICE, INC. and John Ware have an enthusi- acubas near the clothesline, where of 100, 120 and 135. Gayle Conrad Kent, 151. astic tufted titmouse pecking at they have settled for many years. rolled a 315 set with games of 106 High set: Woodie Evans, 423; his refl ection in all of their win- I never disturb them. I saw a dark and 121. Sharon Price had a 117 Linda Lake, 415; Beverly Benson HARDWOOD MULCH dows. Fran worries about him bird come out of a bird house; it game, Mary Savalina a 100 game 405; Theresa Davis, 396; Danielle and Lillian Potter a 110 game. Savalina, 393; John Forrester, 392. over-stretching neck muscles and may be a starling. Tommy saw Northern Neck Surgical Services High average: Woodie Evans, blunting his beak. He thinks he’s a kingbird; I did too. Walking won two games against Young Coun- 114; Theresa Davis and Kenny FOR SALE fi ghting an en emy. The good down Waverly, I’ve seen a small try when Bev Benson bowled a 340 Kent, 113; Garnett Harris, 112; news is that Fran has enjoyed indigo bunting and a bat. set with games of 121 and 122. Betty Archie Lake and John Forrester, Steffey rolled a 322 set with games 109; Linda Lake and Betty Steffey, CALL 462-5577 him waking her early to hear all Now I have another puzzle to of 108 and 121. Terry Stillman had a 108. the other birds singing. solve. A friend found an egg in 307 set with a 113 game. Elsie Rose Standings Evie Thorndike saw two pel- the driveway. It’s larger than a rolled a 104 game. For Young Coun- W L icans at Glebe Point, and our hen’s egg, tan with brown speck- try, Theresa Davis bowled a 352 set Woodie’s Angels 31 17 with games of 107 and 149. JoAnne Thunder Hammers 30 18 grandchildren saw several at the les and round, not indented. It’s Paulette had a 350 set with games 1 1 Pin Busters 25 23 Norris bridge. Our son in North 2 /4 X 1 /4 inches. of 107, 118 and 125. Cathy Savalina Untouchables 23 25 Carolina has four martin houses To be continued next week. rolled a 304 set with games of 103 and 105. Linda Lake had a 114 game. River Glass Lively Oaks Girls won two games Dameron against J. C. Marsh when Lynn Gordon bowled a 324 set with games Full Service Glass Shop YMCA News of 104, 107 and 113. Jean Reynolds had a 313 set with games of 105 and Marsh walk screens, storm doors/windows, boats, RV’s & tinting 111. Becky Thrift rolled a 104 game. The following programs are for others. The 30-minute classes For J.C. Marsh, Sandra Evans Auto insurance up to $100 off deductible planned by the Northern Neck are twice a week at the YMCA bowled a 318 set with games of 109 Family YMCA on Harris Drive in facility in Kilmarnock. and 111. Marie Piccard had a 314 set is scheduled 804-435-9771 office • 804-366-4937 cell • 804-436-3298 Kilmarnock. Finan cial assis tance with games of 108 and 111. Vivian 100 Irvington Road (across from Tri-Star) Kilmarnock Lifeguard classes Callaway rolled a 102 game. An interpretive walk will be may be avail able. Call 435-0223 Registration is under way for High Average: Theresa Davis, 113; held at Dameron Marsh Natural Dance lifeguard classes June 13 through Lynn Gordon, 111; Donna Thomas, Area Preserve in Northumberland Musical theater workshops 19 at the YMCA Lively pool. The 109. County on Saturday, May 22, at Standings The Last grill you’ll ever buy conducted by Kelly Bowen and fee is $140 for members and $160 W L 10 a.m. audtions for the Dancing Divas for oth ers. Young Country 27 18 Birds, fauna and history of the will be beld June 10. Workshops Summer camp J. C. Marsh 26 19 area will be covered. Tom Tee- “Pro-Chef” Gas Grill Sale will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Yeatman’s Forklift 25 20 Registration is under way for Lively Oaks 23 22 ples and Jane and Sibley Towner for ages eight to 10 and 5 to 6 summer camp for the YMCA Cap’n Red’s Seafood 22 23 will lead the hike. GRILL, ROAST, SMOKE, DEEP FRY OR BAKE! p.m. for ages 11 and up. The programs serving Lan caster, Callis Seafood 21 24 The two-hour walk begins from fee is $10 for members and $12 N.N. Surgical 20 25 the preserve parking area. STAINLESS STEEL FLAME TAMERS Mathews, Middlesex, Northum- R. P. Waller 15 30 for others. Audtions begin at 6 berland and Rich mond counties. To reach the preserve from the p.m. CAST BRASS VALVES Five two-week sessions are Mixed League Kilmarnock area, travel north on Swimming lessons planned Monday through Friday, The Untouchables won two Route 200. Turn right on Route HEAVY DUTY CAST BRASS BURNERS Registration is under way for from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 14 games against All in Fun when 606 and follow the signs. Albert Fisher bowled a 127 game GLASS PORCELAIN COOKING GRIDS swimming lessons for June and thro ugh August 20. Registration and Garnett Harris a 125 game. July with instructors Robin Blake, is $40 and per session fees are Mary Kent had a 121 game and Henderson’s ALL THIS & MUCH MORE Lisa Shivers and Jean Poole. The $130 for members and $160 for Kenny Kent a 111 game, Pat Harris fee is $35 for members and $45 others. a 109 game and Brenda Fisher a Tree Service 101 game. For All in Fun, Marie Piccard bowled a 134 game in a & Odd Jobs Starting 364 set. Elsie Henderson had a 303 Lawn Care, Painting, Moving, 10 year at set. Vergil Henderson rolled a game Landscaping,Pressure limited warranty only $459 of 99. 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K31BUAN0481 -5621-050604-00003546 A14 From the front Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 20, 2004

W Lancaster budget process . . . . (continued from page A1) $38,050. The board recom- not been included in the pre- rather than use the ser vice lifts mended an increase from $50 to liminary budget, one pro posed planned to raise buses from the $100 per meeting for ap pointees improvement project came under fl oor. to the board of zoning appeals, fi re during the work session: the However, the deterioration of the planning commis sion and the replacement of the school bus the existing garage was pointed wetlands board. garage, es timated to cost up to out by Palin. “They need to do Other items discussed by the $915,000. something with the present situa- supervisors were mainte nance An engineering study for the tion,” he said. contracts for waste re moval project was previously rec- Frere recommended a feasi- ($350,210), a wood waste pro- ommended by the supervisors. bility study to rehabilitate the cessing contract ($200,000), and However, Jenkins said any new existing garage. Pennell sug- the county’s 45-percent match of construction for the garage, orig- gested hiring a fi rm seperate the budgeted $400,000 required inally proposed for $360,000, from the one to be selected by by the Comprehensive Services would likely be too costly. the school board to consider a Act for youths with special “There is no way we can afford replacement garage. needs. a new bus garage, and go ing back “If you’ve got two fi rms com- Decreases to have the gentle man to redo the peting against each other, we’re Frere noted that the general fi gures isn’t going to get us any- likely to get better num bers,” government category has been where,” Jenkins said, adding that Pennell said. reduced by $104,973, which Pen- he supported a study for rehabili- In other capital improvemen t nell said was due to the comple- tation of the existing garage in matters, the board ap proved a tion of a countywide reassessment Lively. payment of $32,900 to Church of property budgeted at $135,000 Geilich cited concerns about View Septic Ser vice for replace- for the cur rent fi scal year. requests approved by the school ment of a failed drainfi eld at Lan- Another potential decrease board that seem to have estimates caster Primary School and an could come in the school bud get. that are too high. addi tional $20,902 for approxi- Pennell said the school division “I just want them to come to us mately 100 emergency septic is now projected to receive more asking for something rea sonable,” pumpouts at the school before the Just Gardens tour blooms in Lancaster County state funding than anticipated. Geilich said. “Not asking for the drainfi eld was replaced. He esti mated the schools would moon and hop ing to get a few IDA loan Just Gardens tour visitors last Friday walked through a winding path overlooking the Cor- require an estimated $100,000 The board authorized Pennel l rotoman River garden at the home of Abe and Chris Jordan. The tour benefi ts The Haven. stars.” less in local funds due to the state Frere suggested that two ser- to initiate a $10-million bond windfall. vice bays instead of three could be issue for a Norfolk private school “You were generous to them suffi cient to service the schools’ through the Lan caster County and the state was generous to 31-bus fl eet. He also noted that Industrial Development Author- them,” Pennell said. “It seems to he was in clined to support use ity, which can authorize up to $10 me there needs to be some level- of the existing garage if service mil lion in loans per year without ing out to take place.” of county vehicles other than liability to the county. Budget schedule those of the school division was Pennell noted that the county The board set three prelimi nary not included in plans for a new could realize $12,500 in revenues meetings leading to an adoption garage. from one-eighth of one-percent of the budget by June 24. Jenkins also questioned that the county would receive on A work session will be held whether or not mechanics would the annual unpaid principal of the May 25 at 4 p.m. at the court- prefer to work from the fl oor loan. house. Organizations and con- stitutional offi cers can address the board about funding re quests at this meeting. BOOTH’S LANDSCAPING CO. On June 2, the board will meet Celebrity Fence • Aqua Land Services • Booth Tree Services at 5 p.m. in the county adminis- Landscape Installation & Lawn Maintenance trator’s offi ce for a work session. On June 15 at 7 p.m., the board will hold a public hear ing on the All types chain, wood, vinyl, & aluminum fencing budget in the Gen eral District Tree work, rip rap, bulkheads, drainage work courtroom. Pink peonies surrounded by See our selection of fences at shrubs, perennials and vines Capital improvements Booth’s Landscaping Lawn & Garden World Volunteers Judy Betts (left) and Patricia Kirby relaxed at love the full sun of the East- Although Pennell noted that French Landing during a break in the stream of Just Gar- view garden. (Photos by Lisa capital improvement fi gures have 85 North Main Street dens tour participants. Hinton-Valdrighi) Hours: Tues. - Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5 Hearing set 804-435-6416 • 804-435-2800 Sponge crab report due consideration NEWPORT NEWS—The Vir- sion, will be addressed at noon. of all sponge crabs, regardless of on waiver ginia Marine Resources Commis- A public hearing was held at color or stage of development, sion will meet Tuesday, May 25, the April 27 meeting on a pro- during July and August. to bay act BOOTH’S to continue its discussion regard- posal to repeal the ban on the pos- By a unanimous 8-0 vote, the ing the har vesting of sponge session of dark colored sponge commission at that time referred LANCASTER—The board of crabs. crabs and the requirement to the issue to the blue crab man- supervisors will conduct a public LANDSCAPING CO. The session begins at 9:30 a.m. return them immediately to the agement advisory committee. hearing May 27 on a request for LAWN & GARDEN WORLD at 2600 Washington Av enue in water alive. Instead, the VMRC The committee is expected to a waiver to the Chesapeake Bay Newport News. Fish eries items, proposed to substitute the ex isting offer its recommendations at the Preservation Act resource protec- “Finest selection including the sponge crab discus- regulation and ban the possession upcoming meeting. tion area setback requirements. of plant material The hearing will address a request from Andrew K. and in the area” Sarah B. Spongberg to place a stone walkway on property off of (804)435-2800 White Stone resident to participate Saint Andrews Lane near Weems. The walkway would be con- NOW OPEN in dedication of WWII memorial structed within 21 feet of tidal wetlands along Church Prong. 10% OFF SPRING SALE WASHINGTON, D.C.—At the invitation of the Offi ce of Strategic Ser vices and an offi cer The board meets at 7 p.m. in the U.S. Li brary of Congress, retired Capt. who served with the U.S. Coast Guard. the basement courtroom of the Salt City Candles, Bert’s Bees Products Robert J. Bloxsom of White Stone will be a fea- After recently publishing the maritime mem- county courthouse at 8311 Mary Seeds, Fertilizers, Unique Dog Treats tured speaker on the National Mall in Washing- oirs of his Mer chant Marine years, entitled Ball Road in Lancaster. ton, D.C., May 27 and 30 during the ded ication The Sailor, Capt. Bloxsom sent a copy of his Annuals, Perennials, Hanging Baskets, of the National World War II Memorial. book to the Library of Congress. He was con- W Irvington . . . . Large Trees, Shrubs and always the Capt. Bloxsom made 16 combat crossings tacted by archivist Nancy Mitchell and invited most unique plants around of the U-boat-infested Atlantic Ocean between to speak and represent the Merchant Marine vet- (continued from page A1) 1941 and 1945 as a Mer- erans during the dedica- chant Marine offi cer and tion activities. “There’s no change in the situa- 85 North Main Street served on several mer- The Smithsonian Insti- tion with the ditch, which remains Hours: Tues. - Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5 chant ships bringing war tute has offered to cover in the hands of our at torneys,” 804-435-2800 supplies to the Allies in Capt. Bloxsom’s lodging Fitzpatrick said. ~Plenty of parking on Brent Street and in rear ~ England and other Euro- and expenses during the The suit was amended in Janu- pean ports. In addi tion to three days of festivities. ary and seeks a $750,000 judg- serving aboard several of Born in 1920, Capt. ment in addition to an in junction the famed Liberty Ships, Blox som was raised in that would undo the trespass on including the John Brown, Collingswood, N.J. As a her property al leged by Lowery Merriman and Nordica, he youth, he had an interest when the town in December of Smokin’ Joe’s also joined a convoy on in the sea and with his 2001 au thorized the pipe installa- the World War I-era Key- father, Alford, built a sail- tion and covered a drainage ditch stone early in the war and, boat. As a teen, Capt. that crosses her property. now serving later, the relatively modern Bloxsom was ac tive in In another legal matter, coun- Cape Horn. scouting and earned cil met in a closed ses sion to dis- “I never saw any Eagle in the Boy Scouts cuss a pending court proceeding ice cream, (German) subs, but ships and Quartermaster in the on a division of land in which the were sunk in the convoys Sea Scouts. town has an eighth interest. The I was in,” Capt. Bloxsom In 1939, he left home parcels are on Chesapeake Drive milkshakes, said. “In one convoy, there for the Merchant across from the Irvington Com- were two ships just ahead Marine’s Pennsyl vania mons. of us that were sunk.” School Ship to hone his The interest in the parcels was sundaes and If the convoy’s com- seamanship skills before originally conveyed to the town modore ship hoisted “the receiving a license as a by Virginia Thomas. big black rag,” that meant Retired Capt. Robert J. Bloxsom relaxes third mate. No action was taken follow ing our famous there were subs in the area at his home on a cove of Carter’s Creek. After the war, Capt. the closed session, re ported Fitz- hunting Allied ships. (Photo by Reid Pierce Armstrong) Bloxsom became an offi - patrick. © Later in the war, Capt. cer in the U.S. Coast Nor’Easter Bloxsom and his shipmates found themselves in Guard and was stationed in Milwaukee, Wis., an Italian port during a German Luft waffe air between 1951 and 1960. Later he was promoted W Wealth . . . . raid. to captain of the Coast Guard cutter Dallas for (continued from page A1) “When the air raid sirens sounded, the most several years before retir ing in 1972. dangerous place to be was in the gang way He and is wife, Jinney, have been married 61 living at or be low the poverty because those Italian stevedores would (drop years. They have three children, nine grandchil- level or citi zens living on public every thing and) leave in a hurry,” he joked. dren and several great-grandchildren. assis tance.” While bringing supplies to Europe’s largest The couple is active in community and char- The board recommends that port, Antwerp, Belgium, merchant seamen were ity events, including White Stone United Meth- the USDA review and revise the fi rst to be at tacked by one of Nazi Ger many’s odist Church. Capt. Bloxsom is a third-degree the eligibility requirements for latest wonder weapons, he said. Ma son and a member of the Na tional Audubon Rural Development and Commu- “The fi rst German jet fi ghter (a Messerschmitt Society. nity Facilities Grants to utilize 262) dropped a bomb on a ship and sunk it just An avid woodworker, Capt. Bloxsom built per capita income as a more accu- a pier up from us,” Capt. Bloxsom said. custom-de signed toys for disadvantaged young rate refl ection of income levels in As part of the WWII Memo rial’s dedication, children at Christmas for over 10 years. He’s rural areas. Monday - Saturday Capt. Blox som and a panel of two other World also enjoyed model railroading and hobby rock- According to 2000 US Cen sus ©Smokin’ Joe’s War II vets will speak May 26 at 5 p.m. and May etry. The Bloxsoms also enjoy square dancing. data, per capita income is $22,917 BAR-B-QUE 30 at 4 p.m. at the Library of Congress Veterans For a schedule of the Li brary of Congress in Northumberland, $24,663 in 55 Irvington Rd. Lancaster, $19,473 in Westmore- History Project Pavilion on the Na tional Mall. Veterans Memorial Project Pavilion events, visit In Tri-Star parking lot Joining him at the podium will be a veteran of www.loc.gov/folklife/vets. land and $16,675 in Richmond 435-6000 County.