Thursday, September 18, 2008 • Kilmarnock, Virginia • Ninety-first Year • Number 50 • Three Sections • 50¢ Northumberland’s proposed animal ordinance goes untethered for now
by Reid Pierce Armstrong all the calls he’s received in H E AT H S V I L L E — T h e the past year, only three would Northumberland board of have been affected by this pro- supervisors tabled a proposed posed law. ordinance to make it illegal “What we need in this for dogs to run at large on the county is a spay/neuter law,” public highways last week he said. after the county’s only animal The board directed staff to control officer, Deputy Roger meet with Deputy Briney to Briney, raised numerous con- discuss solutions. cerns. Other actions “The only thing I heard The board approved a spe- about this is what I’ve read cial exceptions permit for about it in the newspaper,” Johnny Wayne Kent to main- said Deputy Briney. “There tain 15 abandoned cars on his are a thousand stray dogs in property near Tipers Point for Northumberland County, and no more than five years pro- at least that in owned dogs vided he screens the property. running around. Do I pick up By a 4-to-1 vote, the board every dog in the road? ... Do denied an application from I respond to every call or just Rosalinda So Lema to regrade the ones causing a problem?” and stabilize her eroding riv- Deputy Briney said he is erbank. Her plans called for required by law to keep dogs extensive land disturbance without a collar for five days and revegetation of a very before putting them up for steep bank that is rapidly erod- adoption or killing them. He ing. The board said it plans to must keep collared dogs for seek an opinion on the matter 10 days. from the Cheasapeake Bay “I only have room for 12 Local Assistance Department dogs. If I kill every dog I (CBLAD), the agency that have in the kennel right now, oversees the Chesapeake Bay I could refill it in three days,” Act. They said the applicant he said. can reapply in a year when Given those odds, Deputy they have a better understand- Briney added that of the 200 ing of CBLAD’s position on dogs he picked up last year, shoreline stabilization. Super- 197 were adopted out by the visor Ronnie Jett voted against animal shelter’s volunteers. denying the request. He commended them for their The board tabled a request dedication. by Randy Neal to abandon Deputy Briney acknowl- its right of way along Flee- edged that while there is a ton Road, requiring that he problem with dogs running on provide a certified plat before the road in Northumberland, they consider the matter fur- his records show that out of ther. Rezoning applications return LANCASTER—Two rezon- Stone by Helen Edwards also ing applications, tabled last will come before planners. month, return to the agenda for Edwards would like the prop- the Lancaster planning com- erty rezoned for a commercial mission tonight (September real estate building. The hear- 18). The meeting begins at 7 ing was postponed in August at p.m. in the General District the request of the applicant. courtroom in Lancaster. A third public hearing will Flutter by Under consideration for a take place to correct a zoning Ria Geier of Ocran recently released a monarch butterfly at The Learning Center in Kilmarnock. The lower Northern fourth time is the rezoning classification for the White Neck is a pit stop for the monarch on its migration south from Canada to Mexico. For more photos and related sto- application for a 740-acre parcel Stone Church of the Nazarene ries, see page B5. (Photo by Reid Pierce Armstrong) by David Donofrio of Confeder- on Whisk Drive near White ate Interests LLC. Last month, Stone. planners asked the developer to Other agenda items include provide proffers in writing for discussions on a “cash prof- amenities such as a botanical fers” study, appointments to Kilmarnock council delays gazebo reconstruction garden and walking trails along a committee that will address by Alex Haseltine of autonomy” in decisions. Upon receiving a for incorrect statements made regarding the with letters summarizing possi- parks and recreation needs, letter from the town outlining the necessary permit status of Kilmarnock Lettering at the ble sewer and water provisions. and a proposed new district KILMARNOCK—The town council on The public hearing on ordinance, R-4, dealing with Monday voted unanimously (6-0) to aban- process and procedures required to complete same meeting. the project, the offer was regretfully with- rezoning a 0.64 acre parcel multi-purpose residential com- don reconstruction of a gazebo at the town Council member Gary L. Anderson, chair- on Route 200 outside White munities. playground on Waverly Avenue until the next drawn, according to Booth. man of the emergency preparedness commit- fiscal year. “When you are donating something it tee, reported on damages from tropical storm The action came following a related rec- should be made easy and it wasn’t,” said Hanna, stating that response went “pretty Planners to hear three zoning issues ommendation from streets, sidewalk and Booth. much according to schedule.” Wastewater playground committee chairman Rebecca Nunn also noted the frequency of yard treatment equipment on School Street was HEATHSVILLE—The Nor- • updating the county’s sign Tebbs Nunn, who told council that Raymond sales at a residence on Lloyd Lane, empha- damaged by a fallen limb, causing a fuse thumberland planning com- regulations; and, Booth’s offer to reconstruct the gazebo had sizing that such sales occurring more fre- box to blow. This demonstrated the need for mission will meet tonight • amending the zoning ordi- been withdrawn. quently than every 90 days require a special continued inspections of potential hazards to (September 18) at 7 p.m. in the anance to add private piers A dispute between town officials and a permit. She also presented a request, made by town facilities, said Anderson. General District courtroom at 39 and shoreline stabilization local family constructing the initial gazebo her, for a street light at Irvington Road and He also informed council that the existing Judicial Place in Heathsville. structures as permitted uses in resulted in the nearly completed structure Walnut Street. emergency communications proved inade- The board will consider every district. being removed. Booth, a local businessman Nunn apologized to the town staff for quate during the storm. An impromptu dona- public comment on three These hearings were post- and member of the planning commission, incorrect statements she made at a previous tion of two conference phones by Wal-Mart issues: poned last month due to lack then made a proposal to construct a replace- council meeting regarding the direct purchase enabled the necessary communications. • amending the zoning ordi- of a quorum. ment gazebo, provided the town pledge the of radiometers, citing misinformation on the “We all owe a debt of gratitude to Wal- nance to add auto recondition- The board also will revisit same amount of funds it had previously part of a receptionist at the manufacturer. Mart,” said Anderson. ing, truck repair and retreading proposed zoning language to pledged to the initial project. She also informed council that she had sent Mayor Curtis Smith, chairman of the Town as a conditional use in water- address commercial kennels He also requested a “reasonable amount a letter of apology to Mr. and Mrs. Moubray (continued on page A16) front residential districts; before adjourning. Inside n Hazards: Irvington council studying ordinances to address potential waterfront hazards...... A11 n Collision: Truck hits backhoe; both drivers injured...... B1 n Waste talks: Annual parade: B1 County officials and resort representatives to address Business...... B10-11 waste treatment behind Calendar...... A2-3 closed doors...... B1 Churches...... B2-6 n ‘Smart bouys’: Classified...... C1-8 Using new technology to Directory...... C8-9 collect marine data...... C10 Notices...... C8 Obituaries...... B3 Bon voyage Opinion...... A4-5 Some 30 boats escorted the Miss Ann as the Irvington landmark left Carter’s Creek (above) September 14 for a new Police...... B1 berth on the Potomac River. Second Fling led the Miss Ann through the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge on the Rappa- Schools...... B12-13 hannock River. On board were Ennolls A. Stephens Jr. and Robert Lee Stephens Sr., sons of E. A. Stephens Sr. who Sports...... A11-15 brought the Miss Ann to Carter’s Creek and the Tides Inn some 50 years ago, where the 126-foot yacht became the flagship of the local pleasure fleet. (Photo by Michael C. Neff) 6 5652510491 6 Upcoming...A2-3,6-10 A2 Upcoming Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • September 18, 2008 Sept. 20 Saturday Come Stitch With Me Group will meet at the 18 Thursday transportation museum The RFM Boat Shop opens at Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s at 9 a.m. at the Reedville Tavern from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fishermen’s Museum. 453- to show auction quilts to be 6529. sold at the October Quilt The RFM Modelers meet Show at the tavern complex. at 10 a.m. at the Reedville A Women’s Cancer Support Your guide to the most delicious food & tastiest treats Fishermen’s Museum. 453- Group will meet from 1:30 to 6529. 3:30 p.m. at the Lancaster in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. RFM Photo Group meets Community Library in at 2 p.m. at the Reedville Kilmarnock. BUENOS NACHOS MEXICAN ST ANDREWS GRILL AT THE Fishermen’s Museum. 453- The Second Annual Walk GRILL: Delicious Mexican fare in an TARTAN GOLF CLUB 6529. For Recovery will begin exciting atmosphere. Outdoor seat- Open daily 11-3; Closed Tuesday. Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at at 10 a.m. from Savannah ing available. Mon.-Thurs. 11:00am- Daily Specials. Homemade Soups, Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. Joe’s in Kilmarnock. The 8:30pm. Fri. & Sat. 11:00am-9pm. Salads, Seafood and Sandwiches. No-Name Needlers will one-mile walk will wind Sunday 11am-3pm. 45 S Main St. Call 438-6009 gather at 1 p.m. at The Art through the streets of town Kilmarnock. 435-6262. of Coffee in Montross. 493- and return to Savannah THE STEAMBOAT RESTAU- 0873. Joe’s. The entry fee is $12 DIXIE DELI: Family owned and RANT: Enjoy casual dining while The Heathsville Forge for individuals and $25 for operated (forever!) Serving lunch 5 overlooking the beautiful Pianka- Blacksmith Guild meets families. Walkers receive days a week, Mon-Fri., 10:30-3:00, tank River Golf Club. We offer a from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at t-shirts. To register, call the Subs, soup, our famous potato & traditional lunch menu, gourmet Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Warsaw Treatment Center at chicken salad and sandwiches, and traditional evening menus and Tavern. 580-3377. 333-3671. 50 Irvington Rd., Kilmarnock Sunday Brunch selections. Open The Rappatomac Writers 435-6745. Tues.-Sat., 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, Critique Group will meet Thurs., Fri. & Sat. evenings 5:30 at 2 p.m. at Rappahannock LEE’S RESTAURANT: Hometown pm - 9:00 pm, and Sunday Brunch Community College in 21 Sunday cooking and atmosphere in a 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Banquets, Warsaw. The Widowed Persons popular downtown Kilmarnock functions and group outings also Acoustic Night at Cruisers Service for Lancaster and tradition. Full menu, fresh local available. Call 776-6589 (Reserva- Sports Bar in Gloucester. Northumberland counties seafood in season, homemade pies tions suggested). Located off Rt. 33 693-6246. holds its lunch brunch made daily, Beer & Wine on prem- at 629, Hartfi eld, Va. Duplicate Bridge will be at Rose’s Crab House in ises. (B,L,D) Main St. Kilmarnock, played at 1 p.m. at the Kilmarnock immediately 435-1255 SWANK’S ON MAIN: Continental Woman’s Club of White following church services. dining experience located down- Stone. $2. 435-6207. Itchy Dog will be fetured THE MOUNT HOLLY STEAMBOAT town at 36 N. Main Street. Enjoy The Planning Commission at Savannah Joe’s in INN: Overlooking beautiful No- dishes with a southern fl air in a for Lancaster County Ray Pittman returns Kilmarnock beginning at 1 The Ray Pittman Project, a popular rock and blues band, mini Creek in historic Westmo- warm and inviting atmosphere will meet at 7 p.m. at the p.m. Free. reland County. Winter Hours with full bar and an extensive wine courthouse in Lancaster. will return to Savannah Joe’s in Kilmarnock for a tent party Planet Full of Blues will Dinner Wednesday to Saturday. list. Open for lunch Saturday and The Planning Commission from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, September 19. Pittman (above) play from 3 to 5 p.m. at 5:00-9:00 Grand Sunday Brunch brunch Sunday 11-2pm. Dinner for Northumberland County grew up in the Kilmarnock area. Admission is $5 at the gate. the Colonial Circle on Main Buffet 11:00-2:00. 804-472-9070. Monday-Saturday 5pm-closing, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Street in Gloucester. No 3673 Cople Highway (Rt. 202 at full bar, outside seating weather courthouse in Heathsville. admission charge. Bring a Nomini Bay) permitting. 804-436-1010. The Northern Neck/Middle lawn chair. 693-1264. www.mthollysteamboatinn.com Peninsula Chapter of Steve Keith will play at the Virginia Aeronautical Boots & Barbecue, a fund- TALK OF THE TOWN COFFEE 20 Saturday 20 Saturday NETCRUISERS CAFE: Lancaster’s : Featuring a wide selection Historical Society will meet The Northern Neck A Roast Beef Dinner will be raiser for the Northern Neck HOUSE at noon at the Pilot House Manumission Day sponsored by the Colonial Land Conservancy at King Place to Relax! Featuring Fine of gourmet coffees. Freshly pre- Restaurant in Topping. Celebration of the voluntary Beach Rescue Squad Ladies Copisco Farm at Mt. Holly. Gourmet ESPRESSO Coffees, pared pastries, wraps and salads. Flowering & Herbal teas and Visitors welcome. freeing of 1791 of more Auxiliary from 4:30 to 6:30 Arranging And Delicious ice cream. 41 S. Main than 500 slaves by Robert p.m. 224-7750. tasty Foods. Chicken Salad and St., Kilmarnock 436-TALK (8255). The Native Plant Society Photographing Roses Deli Sandwiches and REAL Fruit will meet at noon at Carter III will take place Dance Extravaganza XI will And Other Flowers will be Open 7 days a week. Wicomico Parish Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at be held at 7:30 p.m. at the discussed by the Northern Smoothies. New Activity Room in Wicomico Church. Tom the Northumberland County Lancaster Middle School Neck Rose Society, with Local Artwork. FREE In- THE TAVERN RESTAURANT: Teeples will discuss wild Courthouse in Heathsville. Theater in Kilmarnock. $10 convening at 2 p.m. at ternet for customers. Outdoor Exceptional comfort food in mushrooms. Bring a lunch. Sponsored by the Northern in advance and $15 at the St. Stephen’s Church in Seating available. LIVE Enter- lovingly restored Rice’s Hotel/ Beverages provided. Neck of Virginia Historical door. Heathsville. tainment one Saturday evening Hughlett’s Tavern, Heathsville. Society, the celebration Kinsale Day will begin at per month, NOW Open 7 Days a Homemade breads, soups, des- will include music, 11 a.m. beside the gazebo. week. (Breakfast & Lunch) 8872 serts, & more. Local seafood & historic readings and light Henry Lane Hull will appraise Mary Ball Rd Across from LHS. produce featured. Lunch & Din- refreshments. antiques. Other activities will 804-462-7711 ner, Wed-Sat. 580-7900. 19 Friday 22 Monday www.netcruiserscafe.com Bingo is played at the Upper $10,000 will be given away include a “Rubber Duckie The Hisoryland Community Lancaster Ruritan Center in in the The White Stone Race,” arts, crafts, vintage Workshop volunteer TOWN BISTRO: Casual upscale Lively at 7 p.m. Volunteer Fire Department cars and tractors, music by craft group meets at the SAL’S PIZZA:Pizza, Subs, Burg- dining in an intimate setting. Fea- ers, Dinners, Beer & Wine. Large The Ray Pittman Project third annual raffle drawing Whitney Moss and a display Lancaster Woman’s Club turing a Seasonal Menu of locally will be featured at Savannah at 5 p.m. at the firehouse. of antique toys. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. parties welcome. Dine in; carry inspired dishes. Open Kitchen. Full Joe’s in Kilmarnock from Many other monetary prizes. The Opening Meeting of Brown bag lunch. New out. 456 N. Main St., Kilmarnock. Bar. Dinner Only. Chef owned 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. $5. 435- Tickets are $100 each. For the 2008-09 term of the members welcome. 435-6770, 435-1384. and operated. 62 Irvington Road, 6000. tickets, call 436-6242 or Genealogical Society of the Historian Dr. John Fea Kilmarnock. 435-0070. Mayfair House will host a 435-3801; or contact any Northern Neck of Virginia will will present a lecture on HORN HARBOR HOUSE SEA- spaghetti supper from 5 to member. take place at Grace House the Revolutionary-era life FOOD RESTAURANT: 836 Horn UPPER DECK CRAB & RIB 7 p.m. to raise money for The Anthony James Band at Grace Episcopal Church and times of Philip Vickers Harbor Rd., Burgess, VA 22432, HOUSE: Featuring fresh local the Kilmarnock Volunteer will be featured at 9 p.m. at at 303 South Main Street in Fithian at 6:30 p.m. at 804-453-3351; Come by Land or by seafood in an inviting riverfront Rescue Squad. $8, dine in or the Backdraft in Kinsale. $5. Kilmarnock. the Lancaster Community Sea: Hours: Dinner: Wed., Thurs., atmosphere. Thurs. 4-8pm, Friday carry out. Entertainment by Steve Keith will be featured Woodland Academy in Library at 235 School Street Sun., 5-9 pm; Fri., Sat. 5-10 pm; 5-10pm, Sat. 12pm-10pm, Sun. Sharon Harris. at the Sandpiper Reef Montross will host a Car in Kilmarnock. Nightly Specials, Fresh Seafood 11am-5pm. 1947 Rocky Neck Mr. Entertainment-Glen Restaurant in Hallieford at 8 Show from 9 a.m. to 2 An Art Forum will be held at and Hand cut steaks, full menu Road, Mollusk,VA. Near Lively. Abbott, will be featured at p.m. p.m. and its second annual 1 p.m. at the Studio Gallery available in lounge and deck Wed. 462-7400. Kentucky Fried Chicken on The Spark Plugs will play at Kickin’ Pig Picking from 3 to in Kilmarnock. Artist Jane - Sun. (Weather Permitting) Route 17 near the old Wal- 9 p.m. at Coles Point Tavern 9 p.m. The car show entry Stouffer will discuss the art WILLABY’S: Comfortable casual Mart shopping center in in Coles Point. fee $15 for pre-registration, of printmaking. SANDPIPER RESTAURANT: Est. atmosphere. Featuring daily chef’s Gloucester from 5 to 9 p.m. Heathsville Farmers’ or $20 the day of the event. The Lancaster County 1982. Casual relaxed dining with specials, gourmet burgers & delec- Join in the “Chicken Dance” Market sponsored by Rice’s Admission to the show is $3. Democrats will meet friendly service. Featuring nightly table desserts. Eat in or carry out at 7 p.m. Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. Face painting and games at 7 p.m. at the Bank specials, charbroiled steaks and available. Monday-Saturday 11-3. An Ice Cream Social will Vendors, food, crafts, will be available for children. of Lancaster northside fresh seafood dishes. Full menu. (D) Items available for take home until be held from 11 a.m. to 3 games. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission to the Pig Picking branch in Kilmarnock. Route 3, White Stone. 435-6176. 4:00. White Stone. (L) 435-0044. p.m. at Chesapeake Bank At the Tavern Complex in is $20 for adults and $10 A half-hour before the in Kilmarnock to benefit the Heathsville. 580-3377. for children ages 12 and meeting, beverages and March of Dimes. The Heathsville Forge younger. snacks will be served. Blacksmith Guild meets The Northern Neck Ongoing campaigns will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Computer Users will discussed. Irvington United Methodist Church Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s meet at 9:30 a.m. at 20 Saturday Tavern. 580-3377. Rappahannock Wesminster- (continued on page A3) presents the 2nd Annual “Shrek the 3rd” will be Coastal Clean-up Day Canterbury near Irvington. shown at dusk by Northern from 9 a.m. to noon at The speaker will be Danny Neck Solutions at the Upper Belle Isle State Park. Help Hankins. At 11 a.m. a À>ÃÃÊ*à }ÊÊÊ Lancaster Volunteer Fire clean the shoreline as Beginners’ Special Interest g^ÛNaddaYekZmj_ Brunswick Stew Department Pavilion in part of statewide event. Group will meet. *à }Ê À>ÃÃÊEÊ À>ÃÃÊ i`à Lively. Win one of 15 Shrek Refreshments, gloves and À>ÃÃ]Ê ««iÀ]Ê-ÛiÀÊEÊ*iÜÌiÀ Call 438-6800 to reserve your quart of dolls. Bring lawn chairs and trash bags are provided. Ài«>ViÊVViÃÃÀià delicious homemade stew blankets. For rain date, call Participants receive ÀÊ>`iÃÉ ViÀà Northern Neck Solutions Inc. certificates signed by Gov. "Ì iÀÊiÊÌià $800 per quart 462-5990. Tim Kaine. Stay on shore >«ÃÊEÊ >«Ê,i«>À A Gigantic Yard Sale will be or venture into marshes by donk’s ÀiiÊ*VÕ«É iÛiÀÞ th held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. canoe or kayak. 462-5030. ÎäÊÞi>ÀÃÊiÝ«iÀiVi at the White Stone Church The 13th Annual Fall Saturday, Oct. 4 of the Nazarene Family Life Festival will be held from 9 Steve Motley( -iÀÛ}Ê6À}>ÊÊÊ Center at 57 Whisk Drive a.m. to 3 p.m. at De Sales 7>ÞiÊ>ÀÀÃÊÊUÊÇxÇÊÓÓäÎ{ÈÈ 11am-2pm Hall at 151 Church Street in Sat.( September 27, 8 p.m. near White Stone. 435-9886. i\ÊÇxÇn£ä£ÈÇÇ The Lost Vagabonds will Kilmarnock. Sponsored by perform at 3 p.m. at the St. Frances de Sales Church, Irvington Methodist Church Woodland Academy Car its Knights of Columbus (804) 693-2770 Men’s Group Show. $10 ages 12 and Council and Ladies Auxiliary, (804) 693-7766 the festival will feature HILLSIDE CINEMA younger/$20 adults. * #,!94/. ()'(7!9 ',/5#%34%2 6!s 3#(%$5,% &/2 n crafters, a farmers’ market, a Irvington, VA food stand and bake sale. Monday - Ladies Special Admission, Medium Drink and Medium Popcorn are all for $6.00 Be sure to visit our THE WOMEN (PG13) BANGKOK DANGEROUS (PG13) fabulous Fall Bazaar! 1Hr. 54 Min. 1 Hr. 40 Min. Fri. (4:15), 6:30, 8:40 Fri. (4:30), 6:45, 8:45 Sat. (2:00, 4:15), 6:30, 8:40 Sat. (2:15, 4:30), 6:45, 8:45 ÀÊ>ÊÌ ÞÊVÕÌÞÊV>i`>ÀÊÛÃÌ\ Sun. (2:00, 4:15), 6:30 Sun. (2:15, 4:30), 6:45 Cash Prize of ÜÜÜ°ViVÌiÌÜÀ°À}ÉÀ>««> >V Mon.-Thurs. (5:15), 7:20 Mon.-Thurs. (5:30), 7:30 Students, Senior Citizen & Active Military $4.00 for all shows Children under 2yrs. (any show) FREE/Children 2 to16yrs. (any show) $4.00 ESSEX 5 CINEMAS **Shows in parentheses ( ) all seats $4.00/Adults all shows on & after 6pm $5.50** located on Route 17 in the Essex Square Shopping Center, Visit us at www.hillsidecinema.com for show times. Tappahannock • Movie Hotline: 804-445-1166 To print money-saving coupon click on certificate then free stuff icon. $500. ADULTS: $7.00 CHILDREN 11 AND UNDER: $5.00 SAT., Aug 27 SENIORS 62 AND OLDER: $5.00 ALL SHOWS BEFORE 6:00 ARE $5.00 FOR EVERYONE Guaranteed! * NO PASSES OR COUPONS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 804-445-1166 FRI. SEPT. 19 SAT. SEPT. 20 *Now accepting Visa, HOUSE BUNNY (PG13) HOUSE BUNNY (PG13) 5:10, 7:20, 9:30 2:30, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30 Mastercard & VICKI CHRISTINA BARC. (PG13) VICKI CHRISTINA BARC. 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(continued from page A2) Upcoming Available at: Rappahannock Record $9.95 Kilmarnock 435-1701 Southside Sentinel 22 Monday 25 Thursday Urbanna (804)758-2328 Duplicate Bridge will be Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at played at 1 p.m. at the Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. Woman’s Club of White The RFM Boat Shop opens Stone. $2. 462-7605. at 9 a.m. at the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. 453- 6629. The RFM Modelers meet 23 Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Reedville The RFM Boat Shop opens Fishermen’s Museum. 453- at 9 a.m. at the Reedville 6529. Fishermen’s Museum. 453- Mahjong will be played at 6629. 10:30 a.m. at the Woman’s The Kilmarnock & District Club of White Stone. Drinks Pipe Band rehearses at 7:15 and dessert provided. Tables p.m. at Campbell Memorial of three or more. $2 per Presbyterian Church in person. Drink and dessert Weems. 462-7125. provided. 438-4152. Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at The Heathsville Forge BACK BY Kilmarnock United Methodist Blacksmith Guild meets Church. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at POPULAR DEMAND The Tavern Quilt Guild Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s meets at 10 a.m. in the Tavern. 580-3377. transportation building at A Native Plant Society Boston Pops Rice’s Hotel/ Hughlett’s Plant Walk will be held at Tavern in Heathsville. Belle Isle State Park from 10 Christmas Concert The Heathsville Forge a.m. to noon. 462-5030. Blacksmith Guild meets Acoustic Night at Cruisers Motorcoach from Kilmarnock from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sports Bar in Gloucester. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s 693-6246. Tuesday evening, December 2nd Tavern. 580-3377. The National Alliance Ferguson Center, Newport News Duplicate Bridge will For Mental Illness Mid- be played at 1 p.m. at Tidewater Family-to-Family BOOK EARLY Rappahannock Westminster- Education Program will Canterbury. 435-3441. offer caregiver classes for SOLD OUT LAST YEAR The Virginia Marine those who administer to the Resources Commission mentally ill. Classes continue on Monday evenings for Adventure Travel will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Chesapeake Commons, Kilmarnock VMRC Headquarters at Steve Keith alert 12 weeks at 7 p.m. at the White Stone Church of the 26000 Washington Avenue Singer and songwriter Steve Keith, a Northern Neck favor- 436-9200 1-877-436-9200 in Newport News. Habitat Nazarene. Register at 436- Locally owned & operated issues are addressed during ite, will be featured at 8 p.m. Saturday, September 20, at 3290, or 453-3430. “Come join us–we’re going places” the morning session and the Sandpiper Reef Restaurant in Hallieford. On Sunday, fisheries items will be heard September 21, he’ll provide musical entertainment for the (Submit calendar items to at noon. Northern Neck Land Conservancy Boots and Barbecue Robert Mason Jr., editor.) The Tidewater Resource fund-raiser from 2 to 5 p.m. at King Copisco Farm in Mt. Conservation And Holly, the home of Helen and the Hon. W. Tayloe Murphy Jr. Development Council For ticket availability, call the conservancy at 462-0979. will hold its bi-monthly meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the RC&D office at 772 Richmond Road in Tappahannock. 24 Wednesday 24 Wednesday Historian Dr. John Fea Gregg Kimball will present The Rotary Breakfast Club Gigantic will review his book The a lecture on “Spiritual to meets at 7:30 a.m. at Lee’s Way of Improvement Leads Shout Band: Sacred Musical Restaurant in Kilmarnock. Home for the Books Alive Traditions in Virginia” at The Kiwanis Club meets program at 7 p.m.at the 7 p.m. at the Lancaster at 7:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Northumberland County Community Library. Presbyterian Church in Kilmarnock. Yard Sale Public Library in Heathsville. Donations accepted. The Rotary Club for Kilmarnock, Irvington and White Stone meets at 12:30 Saturday p.m. at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury. The Northern Neck Bay Tones meets at 2 p.m. at Sept. 20 St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Kilmarnock. 453- 2633. 8 AM – 3 PM Al-Anon meets at noon at Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. Dr. Jeff Kirwan of Virginia Tech will talk about the book he co-authored, Remarkable Trees of Virginia, and lead a short walk to see the trees at 9 a.m. at the George Washington Birthplace Lunch National Monument. The Available birthplace is on Route 204, two miles off Route 3 and 11 Proceeds to benefit miles west of Montross. Items A to Z Al-Anon meets at noon at local church ministries Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. Gigantic yard sale Saturday From left, White Stone Church of the Nazarene volunteers 25 Thursday Joan Trollinger and Michelle Tucker are pricing items for Bingo is played at 7 p.m. gigantic yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Septem- at American Legion Post White Stone Church of the Nazarene ber 20. The sale will be held inside the Family Life Center at 86 on Waverly Avenue in 57 Whisk Drive near White Stone. Kilmarnock. 57 Whisk Drive, White Stone
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24th Annual Fall Bazaar ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY Tickets on Sale Now Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury 2APPAHANNOCK 2ECORD s (EADS 5P (AIR 7ORKS Saturday, September 27, 2008 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. &OXYS IN +ILMARNOCK s "ANK OF ,ANCASTER -AIN /Fl CE 7HITE 3TONE Old Salem Road, Route 646, Irvington #HESAPEAKE "ANK ,IVELY 4WICE 4OLD 4ALES %6" s +ILMARNOCK -USEUM or call 435-2473 s 435-0874 Granny’s Kitchen, Granny’s Garden, Bountiful Books, /NLY !DULTS )N !DVANCE AT THE $OOR s $5 Child RW-C Boutique, Attic Treasures, Westbury Club, Assorted Vendors And the RW-C Cookbook, “With These Hands” ! (!9"52. 02/$5#4)/. A4 Opinion Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • September 18, 2008 Fiction or Congressional Report by Henry Lane Hull Fact Excerpts by Rep. Robert Wittman from Bob’s Almanac hen Richmond Memorial Hospital Mary’s sister, Katie Macomber, moved down Congress comes back to do its work in a timely manner. opened a half century ago, the first from Syracuse, N.Y., to live with her. Katie had Washington this week for a I also will press for action on by Robert Mason Jr. Wdirector of nursing was Mary Carhart. been Mary’s “picker,” the principal source for final legislative push prior to Chesapeake Bay issues through- Yes, readers, it’s another presi- She and her husband, Bill, were originally from her stock of fine antiques. adjourning for the year. Septem- out September. This week, the dential election year. northern New Jersey and they came to Virginia The sisters decided to move their home and ber should prove to be a busy Natural Resources Subcommit- You can tell from the venom- to work in Richmond. They had no children, but business to another smaller house on Main Street month. Congress has several tee on Fisheries, Wildlife and ous letters on the Opinion pages. always had a dog, which Bill trained to perfec- in Saluda, where one day in 1980 Mary suffered initiatives that it must consider Oceans is holding a hearing on Ho, hum. tion. Although he was an amateur, I never knew a massive stroke in her brain stem. Katie rushed before the end of the session. the status of Chesapeake Bay Face it folks, if either candi- a better dog trainer. I liked to tell him that he her to the hospital, but all the efforts at recovery The leaders of Congress oyster restoration efforts. Along date for the presidency really should have gone into that business instead of and therapy produced no signs of improvement. must schedule a vote on a with ranking member Brown, I cares what you think, you’d see sales representation. Her level of life was reduced to being able to comprehensive energy policy. requested this hearing because I their advertisements all over While living in Richmond the Carharts began see and hear, but neither speak nor move. The There has been much talk over am concerned about our lack of these pages. coming to the Tidewater area for weekends once great nurse was now totally at the mercy the summer, but not a lot of progress, despite significant fed- Some writers have alluded and vacations. They decided to move to Cobbs of her caregivers. Katie tried valiantly to bring action. With the slowing of the eral and state investments. My to the fact that they are tired Creek in Middlesex County when they retired her home, but she could not cope with caring global economy and the recent goal is to gather the stakehold- of seeing letters just slamming in the early ‘60s. Mary was an activist to the for her, and the nursing home was the only solu- strengthening of the dollar, the ers and provide the necessary one candidate or the other. They core and she found a small building a stone’s tion. price of oil has eased in recent spark to chart a course forward seek the facts. throw from the Courthouse in Saluda where she There Mary lived for another 14 years. I went weeks. We should not allow in restoring the productivity of Don’t we all? opened Carhart’s Antiques. to see her many times, but her efforts to speak this to create a false sense of the Chesapeake Bay. I’d like to read or hear the can- The structure could barely hold three people, were jumbled so badly that she was utterly unin- security. Congress must act on This month I also plan to for- didates explain their record; tell but she had it packed to the ceiling with great telligible. When I was over that way I would stop a bill that promotes domestic mally request that the Natural us who, where, why, when and, items. Bill usually got the task of restoration, and visit her, doing all of the talking myself, drilling, aggressive conserva- Resources Committee schedule how they are going to do what. but Mary, true to her nursing background, kept observing her rapt attention, but never certain tion, incentives for increased a hearing on my Chesapeake Some are calling for the the things and the place spotless. Those were that anything I said registered. On one occa- efficiencies and heavy invest- Bay Accountability and Recov- media to get the answers. They the days that Walter P. Chrysler Jr., had decided sion as I was talking, she gasped, took a deep ments in renewable and alterna- ery Act, H.R. 6771. This bill must be talking about the to befriend the museum in Norfolk, which now breath, held it, and said in perfect tone, “Isn’t tive energy. enjoys broad bipartisan support national media, not the commu- bears his name. Among his many interests were this awful?” then lapsed back into babble. Congress also must act in Congress and would have a nity media. English and continental pottery and porcelain, I realized at that moment that she was fully on its responsibility to pass substantial positive effect on Sorry folks, I don’t have the and his favorite haunt to find museum quality cognitive. Her brilliant brain was unable to appropriation bills and fund the bay recovery efforts. I intend to staff to send reporters chasing pieces was Mary’s shop in Saluda. They became articulate, but was aware of all that was happen- government. Currently, it looks press for its consideration prior the presidential, vice presidential, good friends and remained so until he died. ing in her limited world. Initially, she did not do like the House will consider to adjournment. senate and congressional can- Our family got to be friends with the Car- well in a semi-private room, but her entire estate the Defense Appropriations Congress has its work cut out didates all over the district, the harts through the shop as well. Mary decided to was used up in her care and in her last years she bill in the next two weeks. It is for it over the next month. It state, the country or the world. expand and bought a house on Route 17, where shared a room as a Medicaid patient. In 1994, absolutely critical that this bill is critical that we not leave And we’re not going to copy she built a shop four times the size of the first Mary died. She was 85 years old and had spent pass separate from a continuing town before our work is done, it out of some other publication. one. Their dog at the time was a German short- a seventh of her life in truly dire conditions, resolution. Our military should particularly on energy policy. That contributes to hearsay and haired pointer, and when I asked about having the despite the good care she received. not be hampered in its planning Contact me at 202-225-4261, or plagiarism. dog so close to a major highway, Mary replied When I stop at the traffic light in front of the because Congress can’t see fit to wittman.house.gov. I’d like to see our savvy writ- that would be no problem as Bill had been the Middlexex Courthouse I always look across to ers submit letters that tell us trainer. Right she was; the dog never went near the empty lot where Mary’s first little shop had something about their choice the street, but I must admit I should not have had stood. There and passing her other locations Yesteryear in Lancaster in candidates and what makes such confidence in my training abilities, but then she, Bill, Katie and their dog come to mind. I them the best man, or woman, I was not Bill Carhart. learned that Katie also wound up a long-term (Reprints from the September 18, 1908, issue of the Virginia for the job. Business at the new location was so good that patient in a nursing home in upstate New York Citizen) We’ve already seen how nasty Mary opted to move to Gloucester to a large where a family member had moved her. Thus Moran you can be. Now convince me house where they could live upstairs and have the ended the saga of the Carharts in Virginia. They The canning factory here has gotten along with the pack this who to vote for without men- shop on the first floor. Bill had numerous medi- were a wonderful couple, who were examples of season very well, notwithstanding the short crop. tioning the opposition. cal problems and one night he came downstairs, thriving on retirement-age career changes, look- Patrick Moran has returned from a visit to relatives in Gloucester Consider it a challenge and sat in a chair by the front door, and died. Mary ing adversity in the face, and never giving up County. put it in your own words. found him the next morning. With his passing, on life. Miss Velma Jackson, of the Southside, is guest at the home of the I don’t care what the Wall Misses Moran. Street Journal or some other Henry Moran is still having trouble with his foot, which was badly publication says. If I want to mashed with a gasoline engine some months ago. Although appar- know what they have to say, I’ll ently healed, it at intervals breaks out. read it there for myself. ,ETTERS TO THE %DITOR We are pleased with the appointment of Miss Nettie Palmer as And don’t just pull some pro- teacher in the public school here, which begins the 5th of October. paganda off a blog or internet Millenbeck site. We can see through that as person accounts of work and Palin choice Escort travel aboard the steamboats. W. W. Davenport has just improved the looks at his home by well. adding a new coat of paint. T. W. Wilcox did the work. Why a couple of regular writ- diminishes McCain acknowledged The museum houses the largest oral history library pertaining Mrs. E. T. Schools and children are visiting in Middlesex this ers weren’t picked as running From Mary L. Lay, From Randy Stephens, week. mates beats me. They know to Chesapeake Bay Steamers in Kilmarnock Irvington the country. E.F. Harper, of Baltimore, is visiting his father at “Belmont,” near everything and they have all the The Bush Doctrine was the As many know, The Miss Ottoman, this week. answers. guiding principle that led us A great deal of work and Ann, longtime resident of dedication has created a qual- Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Towles, of Baltimore, are visiting Mr. Towles’ And remember, we will into the war with Iraq. It is Irvington, moved out Sunday sister, Mrs. G. O. Howeth, at Corrotoman Point, this week. not print campaign letters the shocking that John McCain ity museum which uniquely morning for her new life on the preserves the history of the T. F. Warren is in Baltimore this week on business. Thursday before an election, has chosen a vice presidential Potomac River. R.S. Schools, of Saluda, visited his son here this week. or those that are obviously part candidate who does not under- steamboats on the Chesapeake The Tides Inn informed a Bay. This is important for it of an organized letter writing stand that doctrine, knows next few folks of the time of depar- Baseball campaign. to nothing about NATO, and was the steamboats from the A game at Kilmarnock between the married and single men ture. I was amazed and proud international port of Baltimore Monday resulted in a score of 5 to 10 in favor of the latter. thinks Iraq was responsible for to see close to 30 boats show 9/11; just to mention a few for- that brought the small towns Tappahannock defeated Kinsale last Saturday at Warsaw by a score up for an 8 a.m. send off. Miss dotting the bay to life. As Bill of 3 to 2. This was a pitcher’s battle of the first order, all the five runs appahannock eign policy short comings. Ann was escorted out of Cart- “Oh,” you say “she can learn Westbrook states in our intro- made on errors. Battery for Tappahannock, Wright and Simmons, Record USPS (455-600) er’s Creek in style. ductory film “We are who we while Kinsale pitched Newsome, who did not allow a hit during the all that.” Well, when you go to 27 N. Main St., P.O. Box 400, I appreciate all the people are because steamboats were,” game. Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 a doctor do you want to hear who climbed out of bed so and so this history should not 4 “he can learn all that” while Ottoman early to participate. I cannot be lost. " .&/"111--" +-! +) he is working on you? Would speak for the rest of the Ste- While sawing cord wood for Ernest Gresham Monday last Howard you hire a lawyer who had not The Steamboat Era Museum Snead nearly cut off the first finger of his left hand. Surgical aid was Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Gaskins, phens family, but this action has been selected by the Gate- General Managers passed the bar exam? rendered by Dr. Stuart. moved me in a way that few way Network of the National Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor I hear Mrs. Palin has the tem- things have. The morning was Mrs. Wm. C. Chowning and infant daughter, who spent last week Park Service as a recommended with Mrs. Stuart, returned to her parental home Sunday. J. E. Currell, Publisher, 1927-1993 perament of George Bush, talk- beautiful, the river perfect, and ing about open government, but destination. Of the 19 museums Eddie Blakemore and sister, Alice, attended the dance at Heaths- 0 (&.%"!1""'(3"2 ",/%-&./) .1""' the event sincere. throughout the Northern Neck /&() -*+ ' * ./"-+ working behind closed doors, ville Friday last. "-&+!& (.+./ $" &! /&() -*+ ' withholding emails, appointing only one other museum holds Wm. H. Walker has received the contract for conveying to and *! !!&/&+* () &(&*$+##& ". Museum this honor. The Steamboat Era +./) ./"-"*! !!-".. % *$"./+ cronies, and punishing enemies. from the High School. /%" ,, % **+ '" +-!+2 Museum is alive and well and &() -*+ ' They are masters of deception. preserves history R. L. Bass and family, of Litwalton, were the guests of Mr. and Is the American public once on the fast track to becoming a Mrs. Lyle Ficklin Sunday last. SubscriptionsSubscriptions (payable (payable in inadvance): advance): $20 again willing to be duped? of who we are renowned regional museum. (Transcribed by Stephen A. Redd, volunteer of the Mary Ball Wash- per$25 year per in year the Northernin the Northern Neck and Neck Mid- For those who would like dlesexand Middlesex County; $28 County; per year $36 elsewhere. per year Will John McCain ride into From Richard T. Wilson III, ington Museum and Library) Singleelsewhere. copy, $ .50. Single copy: $.50. the White House on the petti- to learn this history through President, Steamboat Era quality exhibits and oral his- ") "-&-$&*& -"....+ & /&+* coat tails of this virago? This Museum, Irvington *! /&+* ("1., ,"-..+ & /&+* choice has diminished his stat- On behalf of the board of tories, visit the Steamboat Era 3UBSCRIBE TO THE 2ECORD ure. It makes him look old and directors of the Steamboat Era Museum at 156 King Carter Printed on Drive in Irvington. It is open &OR PAPERS MAILED TO ADDRESSES IN ,ANCASTER recycled paper. foolish. Museum and our executive Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 .ORTHUMBERLAND 2ICHMOND All items submitted for publication are director, Terri Thaxton, I would subject to inclusion in digital or other like to recognize the town of p.m., on Sunday 1-4 p.m., or by 7ESTMORELAND AND -IDDLESEX COUNTIES electronic formats for use in other Rap- appointment. Contact Thaxton pahannock Record products. Governorship Irvington, our members and at 438-6888. 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YOUR COMPUTER 'ET IT 7EDNESDAYS WilliamKatherine R. Fix, copyShrader editor extension 24, [email protected] billion budget and 16,000 full- Beach sent a busload to tour This would offset the pro- extensionCorrespondent: 22, [email protected] time employees has one of the Q PER YEAR Q PER MONTHS WilliamAudrey R. Fix, Thomasson copy editor, the museum and later lunch at posed corporate tax break and [email protected], 24, [email protected] 436-1904 most powerful governorships. the Tides Inn. This proved so may be the only way to keep AdvertisingAdvertising Staff: Staff: State ratings on the power of a popular two additional trips this tax decrease from putting Q 0AYMENT ENCLOSED .EW Q 2ENEWAL Q (address(address e-mail e-mail to [email protected])[email protected]) governor puts Alaska above aver- were scheduled. our grandchildren deeper in Linda SaraTroise, Amiss, mgr., manager extension 13 age. The lowest rating goes to Q "ILL ME Q #HARGE TO OR FAD K.C. 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Our site can change that by having a fair Publishing/BusinessBettie Lee Gaskins, treasurer, Staff: that while California is the larg- is linked to area merchants, trade policy instead of a free- extensionFrederick 21, A. [email protected] Gaskins, president est state in population, the gov- Gladysextension Larson, 20, [email protected] accounts mgr., realtors and inn keepers which for-all trade policy. #REDIT #ARD .O ??????????????????????????? extensionBettie Lee 14, Gaskins, [email protected] treasurer ernorship rates below average in result in economic benefits to extensionAnn Shelton, 21, [email protected] accounts mgr., authority, which may account for all. The Steamboat Explorer, %XPIRATION $ATE ??????????????????????????? Kateextension Oliver, CPA,12, [email protected] accounts payable the governor’s poor track record Email your NEWS to: extension 21, [email protected] our oral history website, cre- 3IGNATURE ????????????????????????????????? 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Anna Ticer, circulation manager National Guard is very impor- the Humanities, offers infor- [email protected] 0HONE EXT OR EMAIL CIRCULATION RRECORDCOM extension 16, [email protected] tant in Alaska as well. mative and entertaining first Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • September 18, 2008 • A5 Letters to the Editor Back to Great called the “genius of to want. of creationism, her poor edu- The electorate women.” Just spend a few min- McCain has When all is said and done, I cation shows, only confirming school memories utes watching MTV, and you’ll sold his honor concluded this meeting accom- McCain’s irresponsibility. wants the facts know what I mean. plished very little. Throughout The main reason for her From Mary Lee Johnson, From Erin Weik, From Jim Knupp, Kilmarnock What is this “genius of the evening, the same six or selection was that her narra- women”? John Paul was refer- Ottoman seven people made comments tive as a working mom would Hartfield School started September 2 I have watched with disgust Where is the media’s cover- for Lancaster County students ring to woman’s natural ten- about each of the questions, appeal to working class women age of the issues? Shouldn’t we dency towards self-sacrifice as the McCain campaign has stated they were or were not in and capture some of Hillary for the completion of the 2008 slunk deeper and deeper into be hearing about each candi- and 2009 session. and acceptance of people as favor of the proposals, and sat Clinton’s disaffected followers. date’s approach to the projected whole beings, body and soul. the gutter. But with McCain’s down. Hillary’s followers are horror- However, in 1904 Shiloh latest sleazy, lying campaign $400 billion 2009 federal Public School #81, near Reho- This “genius” manifests itself The question then has to be, struck at the very notion of budget deficit? Why isn’t the most obviously in motherhood act, accusing Barack Obama of “Now what?” kinship. Another reason was both Church, started its session supporting legislation to give media asking tough questions in October. The teacher was and the attention to family, There are about 650 resi- that she is a reformer, but on on this and on a myriad of other but not exclusively. When sex education to kindergarten dents in Irvington, and only close inspection the reform is Jesse D. Ball who later married students, I think McCain has issues? Is it because they are so E. I. DuPont and became well women make choices based a fraction of that number more hype, spin and falsehood busy concentrating on emo- on their God-given talent to finally hit rock bottom. attended the meeting. To deter- than reality. known as Jessie Ball DuPont. This ad is an outrageous lie, tional and inflammatory dis- The following record is from care and sympathize for others mine a consensus of what the What is left is that Sarah tortions they do not have time first, whether it is as mothers, and a scandalous smear. The townspeople would like to see Palin is running as a working October, November, December legislation in question was or the inclination to get to the 1904 and January 1905. On teachers, doctors or politi- happen in their town, it would mom that other working moms facts? cians, they are most successful. designed to teach young chil- be far better to conduct a ballot can identify with. If this is the roll were the children of Wil- dren how to protect themselves Recently, the media parroted liam Hall and Ophelia Haydon This “genius” also celebrates referendum during the Novem- Republican rationale for her McCain’s complaint about the harmonious differences from predators—there was no ber elections when a simple yes candidacy, they have clearly Ward. These were 10-year-old “sex education for kindergart- Obama’s “lipstick on a pig” Willie Ward, 8-year-old Ferdie between men and women and or no vote gives the governing made a serious mistake and comment as it allegedly dispar- recognizes that together, their ners” involved at all. Further- body a far better indicator of opened Palin’s motherhood as Ward, 11-year-old Nellie Ward more, this legislation never aged Gov. Palin in some way. and 7-year-old Bea Ward. ability to affect the culture is citizens’ desires for the future a legitimate subject for discus- Checking Obama’s speech, it increased exponentially. even made it to a vote before of their town. sion. What about Sarah Palin as The total number of children the Senate. was clear the reference was in the school was 16 for the The Palin family is a remark- To which you may say, “Go mom? to McCain’s economic plan. able example of this coopera- Barack Obama did not write back to Woodbridge—we don’t While Sarah Palin was work- session 1904-05. this bill. Barack Obama did The media failed to note that Education has come a long tion between husband and wife need your comments!” ing, Bristol, her 17-year-old McCain has used the phrase for the sake of others. Perhaps not sponsor this bill. Barack As I said, that is what Amer- daughter in high school, got way from the early 1900s when Obama did not vote in favor himself a number of times, some families had a teacher we should call their brand of ica is all about. pregnant. Working people in the most recently referring to Hil- feminism, familism. In their of this bill. Barack Obama was south and in most other regions in their homes and others not involved. And then John lary Clinton’s health-care plan. walked several miles to and case, it is obvious that Gov. Miss Ann still regard that as a scandal. A McCain TV ad claims Palin has a chance to influence McCain puts out an ad which The prospective father, one from school, or traveled in a lies about the content of the bill, was an icon of that Obama advocated kinder- buggy. The horses and buggies their culture greatly, so Mr. Levi Johnston, turns out to be garten sex-ed. Checking the Palin has taken over the job of and calls it Barack Obama’s a foul-mouthed immature lout remained at school all day. I am “one accomplishment.” the Northern Neck facts, Obama supported leg- not sure what they learned. child-rearing. that the Palin family embraces islation calling for “age and Familism takes many forms: John McCain has sold his From John C. Bellows Jr., because they expect him to Each year around the first morality, his honor, and his Irvington developmentally appropriate of August, the descendants of It might mean that dad works marry Bristol. While marriage education” for K-12 age chil- and mom home-schools, or good name in an effort to win Thank you! Thank you for is supposed to make the scan- William and Ophelia Ward this election. He should start devoting the entire front page dren to receive guidance so have their family reunion. This maybe both parents work part dal acceptable, it will more as to avoid sexual predators. time, or some other combina- all his campaign ads with “I’m of the Rappahannock Record, likely guarantee the wreckage year approximately 60 descen- John McCain, and I approved September 11 issue to saying Why didn’t the media check dants attended, coming from as tion. In any case, the focus of of three lives. What kind of the facts before releasing these the efforts of both parents is the this lie.” good-bye to the Miss Ann. parenting is going on here? far as South Carolina. On Sunday morning, I stood unfounded charges? Since I taught all but one preservation of the family and Republicans let the Sarah Surely, candidates believe the culture, not their particular Meeting notes on a friend’s dock waving an Palin qualifications as a mom of Willie Ward’s children and American flag as the grand that a curious electorate will Ferdie Ward’s daughter, I careers and fulfillment as indi- hang out at their convention. soon recognize the distor- viduals. Familism requires sac- from a visitor lady silently and gracefully left There was Bristol in atten- always get invited to this very Carter’s Creek for the last time. tions and be angered by them. enjoyable occasion. William rifice from both parties, but the From Kevin Scharfield, dance, usually holding the baby Secondly, a candidate should results can be impressive. Woodbridge Sadly, Irvington will no longer Trig to conceal her abdominal and Ophelia Ward would be be her home port. For me and understand that an astute elec- proud of their descendants and Thank you, John McCain, My wife and I have been for- protuberance. There was child, torate is likely to question for highlighting the Palins as a tunate over the past three years I’m sure other longtime resi- Piper, spreading saliva on Trig’s their accomplishments. dents of the area, she carried whether he or she will con- notable example of familism. to spend September as guests head to smooth out his hair. The tinue distortions, if in office. of an Irvington resident. in her wake so many memories loutish Levi was even brought Baggage of an of her past 50-plus years. In her What would stop them? Will Just the facts At one time in my life I taught in and stood there in the Klieg they become straightforward courses in state and local gov- classic iconic lines, she headed lights chewing gum while being Alaska mindset From Ronald Benson, for the beautiful Rappahannock and honest if elected? History ernment and since then have embraced by McCain. Sarah shows it is a catastrophe for From Frank Mann, Merry Point River, the Robert O. Norris Jr. even grabbed the delicate baby At least the author of the made a point of attending small democracy when those control- Lancaster town meetings throughout the Bridge and finally north on the Trig and paraded him about on I have a suggestion for the recent letter titled “Obama is Chesapeake Bay. ling the information distort it. country. After all, this is what stage. What has Republicanism Let’s not let this happen again. Town of Kilmarnock. Do what the best man” acknowledged During one of the farewell come to? one of the factual errors of her America is all about. Conversely, what must a can- Sarah Palin did as mayor of To my delight, I learned of cruises, Bill Smith, the purser Blue collar workers should be Wasilia, Alaska. Hire a lobby- prior letter. (and my friend for more years didate misrepresenting the facts a town hall public meeting appalled by all of this. Most are think of the intelligence of the ist and go after some federal But, like many liberals, she than I care to acknowledge), conservative on these matters can’t resist a little gratuitous to be held at Irvington Bap- electorate? Their opinion must money. Palin got $27 mil- tist Church September 9 and and I shared combined memo- and work hard for the advance- lion for a town of about 5,000 slander at the same time. She ries not only of the yacht, but of be pretty low, otherwise they decided to attend. The purpose ment of their children and want would not believe they could people, $5,400 per resident. states “Because of people like her namesake, Ann Stephens. them to postpone marriage and the writer of that letter (me), of the meeting was to address get away with it. They must If Kilmarnock were equally four questions: Should the town Among those memories he told go to college. Blue collar work- blessed, imagine having that Colin Powell had a reason not me of when Mr. and Mrs. Ste- feel that the electorate is nei- have a police force; provide ers are not the low-life white ther curious nor astute, so the kind of money to spread to run for president.” phens would move the ship to underclass where teenage preg- I object! public access to Carter’s Creek; campaign is willing to try to around for the schools, police, construct a new town office and the Bahamas where family and nancies and irresponsible par- fire fighters, etc. Surely, a town To say that I, or people like friends would spend the winter take advantage of them. Pretty civic center; and build a bike ents are the order of the day. demeaning, don’t you think? in Virginia, the state which me, was the reason for Powell months while The Tides Inn If Republicans are using Palin not running for president is path within the town limits? Are these the kind of people we gave us many of the think- Certain parameters relative was closed. Bill served as the to get out the low-life vote, ers and leaders who founded insulting. What is your proof? Stephens’ personal steward. should want to be our leaders? to these issues were established they will be disappointed; they My sense is that the media’s this nation, should get a piece Of course, facts are not the I related to him how I used to don’t vote. writer’s strong suit. I might at the beginning of the meeting free speech obligation include of this action. And especially by one of the co-chairmen. To watch the Miss Ann, filled with when Alaska, the 47th smallest also add that the writer’s quote hotel guests, depart and return some confirmation of stories also defamed the record, and wit: comments from the floor Save oil reserves before they run them and repeat state in population that didn’t were to be conducted with a as I worked as a life guard even exist in 1776, is getting the courage, of Colin Powell, a at the inn’s pool in the mid- them. It is their responsibility war hero who faced down real simple yes or no vote and no for the future to the public. If they did, surely $379,669,715 in pork this fiscal reference should be made to ’50s. Today as she passed out year, nearly $100 million more enemies. of sight, I felt a pang of guilt From Bob Lindsey, the candidates would stick Perhaps the sensitivity of the probable costs involved. Callao more to the issues and accu- than any other state. I thought this a bit odd since when I realized that back then I Of course, that will never writer to the subject of Barack took her being here for granted, My great-uncle Newt from racy. It is also my sense that Obama’s qualifications is jus- it is almost impossible to con- Texas made a fortune buying I’ll likely vote for the candidate happen for Kilmarnock. Our sider such ambitious projects never realizing that I would senators are honorable people, tified. All I did was compare witness this treasure being sold and selling used furniture not just because he or she is a Obama’s lack of meaningful in a small town without refer- during the Great Depression. member of my or my parents’ nothing like Alaska’s senior ence to expenses incurred and and leaving for a distant port. senator, Republican Ted Ste- experience with Colin Pow- The Stephens family brought He also dealt out financial party, but one who has the ell’s leadership record. Only the methods of raising revenue aphorisms, one of which was, qualifications, a grasp of the vens, recently indicted on seven to support them. I was proven an era of civility, of gracious- counts of corruption. the willfully blind would not ness and warm hospitality not “If yer settin’ on a asset that’s issues, makes commitments be struck by Obama’s thin right when the county sheriff bound to grow in value, don’t that make sense to me for the Stevens’ and Alaska’s appe- made a statement about the only to our town, but to the tite for U.S. taxpayer funds resume. entire Northern Neck with the be in a hurry to eat it or sell future of our country and who Because of Obama’s lack of requirement to train prospec- it.” earns my respect and trust. If were vividly illustrated by what tive lawmen and the costs of building of The Tides Inn and went on when that “bridge to accomplishments, it is neces- the acquisition of the Miss Ann. Uncle Newt’s advice speaks we can’t trust them, what is the sary to look elsewhere to judge a 19-week course of instruc- to the current rush to drill new point? nowhere” was proposed. An tion. Throughout the evening, I am truly sad for those who Amendment to the bridge’s his suitability to be president. never knew or experienced this oil wells in America’s outer So let’s get on with the truth, Who are his friends and asso- the subject of revenue and the continental shelf (OCS) and the facts, the issues, the posi- original spending bill tried to means of obtaining it peppered much-too-brief time in our his- divert some of Alaska’s ear- ciates? tory, just as I was devastated to ANWAR to feed our addiction tions and the commitments A convicted Chicago slum comments on each of the four to oil. for the future. We want all the mark funds to Katrina relief questions. see historic Kendall Hall com- projects. Stevens threatened to lord? pletely “erased.” Of course, According to the Energy details. No sound bites permit- Obama’s continued friend- It was obvious that the resi- Information Agency (EIA), it ted. No distortions accepted. quit Congress if the funds were dents of Irvington are proud of there are those living among us removed. So Congress removed ship and political associa- that see no value in preserving would take at least eight years No non-issue clutter respected. tion with an admitted terrorist their town and are concerned for oil from wells in ANWAR the specific earmark allocation about its development and the historic memories of the of federal funds for the bridge who said recently “he wished steamboat era, even though for to reach the market, and Sorority launches he could have done more progress. They want to encour- longer for oil from the OCS. project without changing the age people to visit and live in years steamboats literally con- amount of money allocated, (damage).” nected hundreds of counties to Moreover, the relatively small voting campaign How about Obama’s pastor Irvington and are anxious to market share of oil from these nearly $400 million which present the town in a favorable the outside world. Gov. Palin, who in the begin- for 20 years? Back to the Miss Ann. The sources would reduce the retail With the theme “In God We The Rappahannock Record light. price of gasoline by only a few Trust,” the alumnae chapter ning enthusiastically endorsed There are, however, few saying goes “A new broom the bridge, kept for her state, wouldn’t even print a (sani- sweeps clean” and so another pennies. of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority tized) quote of “his mentor” non-commercial attractions in The quicker we consume the Inc. is conducting a Get Out returning not a dime to U.S. the town with the exception of tangible part of our vital, color- taxpayers. So much for “thanks (Obama’s words) from a video ful history is truly “gone with oil reserves in ANWAR and the and Vote Campaign in partner- tape at a large public gather- the Steamboat Era Museum. OCS, the sooner we’ll become ship with the African American but no thanks.” This museum is an absolute the wind.” If Palin with all the baggage ing. 100 percent dependent on church communities through- It is again hoped that the gem, and tells the story of foreign sources. Uncle Newt out the Northern Neck. of her Alaska mindset and nutty how steamboats were the most Sarah Palin ideas becomes vice president, voting public will focus on the would urge us to leave that oil The goal for the campaign is facts of the upcoming election, important influence on the in the ground until it amounts for each church to ensure that I hate to say this, but we may development of Irvington, and and motherhood miss Dick Cheney. At least he not the media hype, so that the to a larger, more valuable share its eligible members vote in the best man will win. for that matter, the Northern From David G. Davies, of the world’s reserves and has historic upcoming election. didn’t believe in creationism or Neck and the entire Chesa- Irvington try to ban books from libraries. a greater impact on our energy The objective is to register peake Bay region. The Republican party’s independence. Let’s not be in a and provide transportation to Lipstick? I was therefore surprised embrace of Sarah Palin as John hurry to consume it ASAP. the polls, where needed, for Familism’s From Eleanor A. Hill, when, during the discussion McCain’s VP running mate Think of how much the eligible church and community time has come Weems of the question regarding con- prompts me to rethink some of ANWAR and OCS oil reserves members. The last day to regis- As a child I used to play struction of a new town office, my perceptions of Republicans. will be worth 50 or 60 years ter to vote is October 6. From Mei-Li Beane, grown-up with it. So I guess a resident who I later learned I’m accustomed to their por- from now, when much of the Special attention is focused Kilmarnock it was cute to see a child try to was a former member of the trayal of themselves as guard- rest of the world’s oil will on the sick and shut-ins who For the past 50 years or so, put lipstick on a pet, but even town council (and was not re- ians of family values, personal have been consumed. Think are unable to go in person to the idea of feminism has taken then the child knew it was still elected to office) introduced a propriety and unabashed dis- of the benefit of the ANWAR the polls because of a disabil- root and developed in our cul- a dog. discordant note by saying that players of the symbols of patri- and OCS oil reserves to future ity, illness or pregnancy; and to ture. Thanks to feminist ideals With global warming on the if the Steamboat Museum were otism. generations of Americans who Northern Neck residents who women now have access to rise, millions without health taken off life support, and the But the selection of Sarah will likely still be paying on the may not be in the area of their education, jobs and financial care, the economy in the dump, building it presently occupies Palin as a VP candidate by national debt we have incurred designated voting place on security. jobs disappearing, families were vacated, the town office an elderly and cancer-prone over the last seven years. Election Day. These individuals But it is also true, that tra- hurting, two wars raging and could take up residency there McCain was clearly not in the Uncle Newt invested the may vote by absentee ballot. ditional feminism often puts veterans returning home to and the problem of additional country’s best interests; it was earnings from his used furni- The deadline to apply for women at odds with men and inadequate care, we take the space would be solved—or downright unpatriotic. Even ture business in downtown Fort an absentee ballot by mail is only considers a woman to be time to discuss lipstick for two words to that effect. the stalwart Republican, Peggy Worth real estate. His daughter October 28. To apply in person successful if she has achieved days. I later learned that the town Noonan, had some choice inherited his fortune, but she is November 1. a traditionally male goal, much Give me a break. I never sets aside an amount each year (unprintable) words to describe got caught up in gambling and Election Day is Tuesday, to the detriment of tradition- could have imagined Sen. to supplement the museum’s the selection. Palin cannot dis- heroin, and soon ran through November 4. Polls open at 6 ally feminine roles. Our soci- McCain would fake outrage income. And rightly so. As cuss intelligently any of the the whole estate. She died pen- a.m. and close at 7 p.m. For ety, and families in particular, over a comment he has used stated earlier, it is a town asset crucial policy issues facing the niless in a state asylum. assistance, call Gail Haynie has suffered greatly from this several times in recent years and an attraction to visitors— country. When she has voiced Has addiction to oil turned us at 453-9699, Lillian Waddy at widespread disparagement of and waste valuable time on all part of the ambiance that opinions on such matters as into my Uncle Newt’s daugh- 580-8023, or Carolyn Johnson what the late John Paul the such an absurdity. the majority of residents seem climate change or the teaching ter? at 761-6207. A6 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • September 18, 2008 Just so everyone !REA %VENTS will know this shy Little Guy n 100 years n Moonshining It is remarkable when some- Moonshining in the Blue one reaches the age of 100, but Ridge, an exhibit organized is the even more so when an organi- by the Blue Ridge Institute big 5-0 zation has two such individuals of Ferrum College, will be who belong to two of the same displayed at the Virginia His- organizations. torical Society (VHS) at 428 The Widowed Persons Ser- North Boulevard in Rich- Love you Bill, vice of Lancaster and Nor- mond through September 22. thumberland counties and the It is believed to be the largest Mom, Dad and the Gang Homemakers Club of Northum- exhibit on moonshining in the berland County are preparing United States. to celebrate independently this For directions, hours and unusual occasion for Heaths- admission information, call ville residents and members, 358-4901, or visit vahistorical. Elsie Tolnitch, who will turn org. Savannah Joe’s 100 September 20 and Anna 6:30pm - 10:30pm • $5.00 Cover Rew who celebrates her 100th n New exhibit birthday December 31. The Essex County Museum’s Ray Pittman Project newest exhibit, “Calm Before n Annual bazaar the Storm: Life in Antebellum Friday, September 19 Irvington United Method- Essex” will open September 21 Itchy Dog • Sun., 1pm-until • no cover ist Church will host its 10th at the Essex County Museum at annual Fall and Holiday Bazaar 218 Water Lane in Tappahan- from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. October nock. The exhibit will open with Beer & Barbeque 4, November 1 and December a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. 6. The bazaar offers theme bas- The exhibit covers the period & Rock n’Roll kets, holiday items, entertain- from 1800 to1860 and pres- We’ve got you covered - 2400 sq. ft. under cover ment gifts, special tables and ents a depiction of life in Essex wreaths. County prior to the Civil War. Remember.... what happens at Savannah Joe’s The church will contribute The Antebellum period in the stays at Savannah Joe’s 10 percent of the proceeds to south was a time when there the Deputy Santa Program and were still large plantations 804-435-6000 • Kilmarnock 10 percent to the Tim Downey supported by a slavery-based Fund. economy. n Comic-musician Haunted trails n Fish fry Dale Gonyea will provide The New St. John’s ushers music and laughs, using the From left, Friends of Belle Isle State Park president Suzie ministry will sponsor its annual piano as the springboard at 3 Pierce and Edward Bell welcome victims to “A Haunted Eve- fish fry Saturday, October 4, p.m. September 28 at a Con- ning: Curse of the Waterman” at 7 p.m. October 24 and beginning at 11 a.m. at New St. certs By The Bay performance 25 at the park. The evening will start with a walk along a John’s Baptist Church in Kil- in the Harry M. Ward Audito- haunted trail, followed by a haunted hayride and a scary marnock. rium at Mathews High School. movie. Popcorn and treats are included. The fee is $5 per Admission is $25 at the door. victim. The park recommends this program for folks older Youth admitted free. than age 6. Reservations are required. Call 462-5030. n Caregiver course The National Alliance For n Influential women n Fiber guild Mental Illness Mid-Tidewater “A Creative Dynasty: The Five Rivers Fiber Guild Family-to-Family Education Four Generations of Virginia is a group of women interested Quick, help the Doctor! Program will offer caregiver Women” continues through in sharing and learning about His temperature is high, classes for those who adminis- January 17 at the Virginia His- fiber arts. The next guild meet- torical Society at 428 North ing will be Monday, October ter to the mentally ill. Classes his symptoms are sweet, will begin September 25 and Boulevard in Richmond. For 13, in the Wicomico Episco- will be directions, hours and admission pal Parish House at Wicomico continue on Monday evenings but blowing out 61 candles has him beat! for 12 weeks at 7 p.m. at the information, call 358-4901, or Church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed this White Stone Church of the visit vahistorical.org. A program on bookmaking will Nazarene. Register at 436- be conducted by Penny Mace. Saturday 3290, or 453-3430. n Farmhouse Concerts Bring a sandwich; dessert will Call 435-0023 Two upcoming Farmhouse be provided. Sept. 20th to wish him a speedy recovery! n Montross festival Concerts will be held at the n Kinsale Day The Montross Fall Festival home of Mary Beane in Mis- Kinsale Day will be held will be held October 4 at the kimon. Grammy winner and September 20. The Kinsale Courthouse Square. Parade, National Flatpicking Cham- Foundation’s annual meeting bake sale, community flea pion guitarist Pat Donohue will begin at 11 a.m. beside market, food court, vendors, will be featured September 28. the gazebo. Henry Lane Hull exhibitors, Little Mr. and Guitarist Stephen Bennett will will appraise antiques. There Miss Fall Festival, pet show, return October 25. is a two-item limit per person art, crafts, entertainment and Depending upon interest, and he does not evaluate jew- games will be featured. shows will be at 4 p.m. and elry, stamps, dolls, firearms or 8:30 p.m. A donation of $15 is modern collectibles. D ! payable at the door. Dessert and Other activities will include p n coffee, tea or water included. ec u Fairfields festival a “Rubber Duckie Race,” arts, emb king Fairfields United Method- Reservations required, farm- crafts, vintage cars and trac- er is boo ist Church will hold its 13th [email protected]. tors, music by Whitney Moss annual Fairfields Fall Festival and a display of antique toys. Now is the time to start thinking about your annual holiday party! Arts and Crafts show October n EMT training To enter toys for display, call 4. The festival features artists, Emergency Medical Techni- 472-3001, or visit the Kinsale crafts people, collectors, chil- cian classes will begin Novem- Museum. Show your employees and staff how much you appreciate them this year dren’s activities, entertainment, ber 11 and continue through by having your holiday party at the White Stone Event Center. bake sale and barbecue. April 14 at the Deltaville n Manumission Day Rescue Squad building on The Northern Neck Manu- n Quilt show Route 33 in Deltaville. Classes mission Day celebration of the Call Phoebe at 435-2300 to receive your package details today! The fifth biennial Quilt Show are open to qualified persons, voluntary freeing of 1791 of and Gala will be held by the ages 16 and older. more than 500 slaves by Robert White Stone Event Center Tavern Quilt Guild at Rice’s The EMT-B classes will pre- Carter III will take place Sep- 606 Chesapeake Drive in White Stone, www.WhiteStoneEventCenter.com Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern in pare participants to take the tember 20. Sponsored by the Heathsville from 10 a.m. to 5 Virginia State EMT-B certifica- Northern Neck of Virginia His- p.m. October 17 and 9 a.m. to 4 tion test. Participants must have torical Society, the celebration p.m. October 18. The fee is $10 a valid Provider Level CPR will be held at the Northum- in advance, or $15 at the door. certification prior to starting berland County Courthouse in New and antique quilts will the class. To register, call Sal or Heathsville from 11 a.m. to 1 th be shown. There also will be Lorie Messina at 776-6606, or p.m. Happy 25 Anniversary live and silent auctions, ven- email [email protected]. The celebration will include dors, a National Hoffman n music, historic readings and Fabric Challenge exhibit, a Fall Festival light refreshments. boutique of needlework, spe- St. Francis de Sales Church, Mom and Dad cial displays, demonstrations its Knights of Columbus Coun- and food. For advance tickets, cil and Ladies Auxiliary will n Haven benefit visit the tavern, or rhhtfounda- hold their 13th annual Fall The fourth annual “Create tion.org. Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Haven’s Sake” benefit will September 20 at De Sales Hall be held October 25 at St. Mar- n at 151 Church Street in Kil- garet’s School in Tappahan- Garden festival marnock. nock. The Virginia Garden Festival The festival features crafts, will be held September 20 from Items such as art, crafts, produce, baked goods, hot food plants, edibles and other hand 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Science and ice cream. Museum of Virginia on West crafts are needed. Gift certifi- Broad Street in Richmond. cates of any amount for pur- This one-day event, spon- n Rose meeting chases or services to include sored by the Virginian Green “Arranging and Photograph- in the silent auction would be Industry Council, is a family ing Roses and Other Flow- appreciated. Proceeds will ben- event with a plant sale, crafts, ers” will be discussed at the efit The Haven. food, entertainment, speakers September 21 meeting of the on gardening topics, gardening Northern Neck Rose Society, at n Giant yard sale demonstrations, exhibits and 2 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church The White Stone Church of activities for children. Admis- in Heathsville. Master Rosarian the Nazarene will hold a giant sion and parking are free. Raf- Charlotte Hundley will present yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. fles will be held for plants and her views on how best to bring September 20 at the Family Life a rain barrel. flowers and plants indoors Center at 57 Whisk Drive near and then display to their best White Stone. To donate items n advantage. Connie Hilker will to the yard sale, call Karen Sac- Preservation party share her photographic tips and chiatano at 435-9886. Northumberland Preserva- discuss how to enter photos in tion will hold its 25th anniver- rose shows. n Harvest festival sary and Shiloh School progress The Northern Neck Food party from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sep- n Powwow and Harvest Festival will be tember 27 at the schoolhouse The Chickahominy Indian held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Shiloh School Tribe will celebrate its 57th September 27 at Stratford Hall and Balls Neck roads. annual Fall Festival and Plantation. Celebrate the fall The event will include a bar- Powwow September 27 and 28 season with hayrides, music, becue picnic, school tours and on the Chickahominy Tribal food, gristmill tours, Colonial music. The fee is $10 for mem- Grounds in Charles City County. games, activities just for kids, bers and $15 for others. Send Grounds open at 10 a.m. Sep- artisans and wine tasting. A September 17, 1983 a check payable to NPI to June tember 27 with Grand Entry at grounds pass ($5 for adults and Turnage, 201 Locust Grove noon; and 11 a.m. September 28 $3 for children) is needed. You’ve shown us what Lane, Kilmarnock, VA 22482. with Grand Entry at 1 p.m. The festival/powwow will n Fried chicken Love really means. n Yard/bake sale feature native American danc- The Mid-County Volunteer The Virginia /Calvary Club ers, drummers, singers, artisans, Rescue Squad Auxilialry will Thank you, at Calvary Baptist Church at crafters and food vendors. Dona- serve a fried chicken dinner 390 East Church Street in Kil- tions accepted. For directions, September 28 from 11:30 a.m. Garrett, Ryan and Trey marnock will host a yard/bake visit chickahominytribe.org; of to 2:30 p.m. at the squad build- sale September 27. call 829-2027, or 966-2448. ing in Heathsville. !REA Dance Extravaganza Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • September 18, 2008 • A7 ,OCAL What’s happening around town? %VENTS to acknowledge .EWS www.RRecord.com n Win $10,000 The White Stone Volunteer World War II veterans Mrs. Peter Braatz has returned Fire Department(WSVFD) to her home near Indian Creek The third annual raffle drawing The 2008 version of Dance after spending a week with will be held at 5 p.m. Sep- Extravaganza fi nale will recog- longtime friends, Stan and tember 20. The grand prize nize World War II veterans. Holly Kuenn, in Dallas, Texas. is $10,000; second prize, The performance will begin They especially enjoyed the $2,500; ; third through fifth, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Septem- Botanical Gardens and a deco- $1,000 each; sixth through ber 20, at the Lancaster Middle rated Southern Living house in tenth, $500 each; and 11th School Theater in Kilmarnock. Fort Worth, Texas. through 20th, $250 each. Performers include Laurie Gwen Keane and Bill Balder- Custom Decorating, Accessories and Gifts Tickets are $ 100 each. Saunders of Naples, Fla.; son had as weekend guests a Only 400 tickets will be sold. The Mullins Family Trio of daughter and family, Ms. Sandy 18 S. Main St. ● Kilmarnock, VA ● 435-1783 To make a donation and have Mathews; McKenzie Roberts Fuller and children, Samantha a chance at $10,000, call 436- of Greenville, N.C.; Colette and Zack, of Virginia Beach. 6242 or 435-3801; or contact LaVoy of Warsaw; the Peanut Mr. and Mrs. McCue Conway any WSVFD member. City Cloggers of Suffock; Chel- have returned to their home sea Estes and her sister, Carly; on Indian Creek after visiting n White Stone festival Jewell Beatley of Lancaster; friends in Moline, Ill., and a Beautiful White Stone Baptist and The Bayside Youth Ballet; the business trip to Chicago. White Stone United Meth- Baharanga Dancers; and the Can you name the WWII Weekend guests of John Fall odist churches will hold a Richmond/Essex Repertoire Army nurse? She will be and Betty Taliaferro at their fall festival at the Methodist Dancers. among several veterans summer home in Ocran were a Church October 25 from 9 Dance Extravaganza 2008 acknowledged at Dance son and daughter-in-law, Jack Arrivals will feature beautiful costumes Extravaganza 2008. a.m. to 2 p.m. to benefit the and Sharon Taliaferro of Rich- Distinctive Ladies Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories Family Maternity Center of and dynamic choreography mond. along with some of the best the Northern Neck. Cherie and Tom Fowler of Ó{Ê7°Ê ÕÀV Ê-ÌÀiiÌÊÊUÊ{ÎxÓÓää The event will feature arts, dancers and singers in the area, at Rappahannock Record, Indian Creek were in Arlington said Carroll Lee Ashburn. This Bank of Lancaster (main offi ce °q->Ì°Ê£äx\ÎäÊUÊ-Õ°Ê£Ó{ crafts, a silent auction of last weekend to celebrate the Petite Missy Plus exhibitor-donated items, free is the only fund-raiser for the and White Stone), EVB Kil- 80th birthday of her mother, senior citizen IDs sponsored Kilmarnock Museum. marnock, Chesapeake Bank, Mrs. Betty Weeks. Also attend- by Lancaster Union Masonic Tickets are $15 at the door Lively, Heads-Up Hairworks, ing were Cherie’s two broth- Lodge 88 of Kilmarnock, or $10 in advance. Children’s Foxy in Kilmarnock, Twice ers and her sister and their Thursday-Saturday:Winter Hours 10-5 tickets (12 and younger) are Told Tales, 101.7 Bay FM and Thursday - SaturdaySunday: 10-412-4 children’s activities, a bake spouses. oror by by ChanceChance or Appointment sale and Brunswick stew. The $5. Tickets may be purchased at the museum. Mrs. Paul Ticer of Kilmar- stew must be picked up by nock and Mrs. Frank Shelton 11:30 a.m. To reserve stew, of Weems, were in Williams- call 435-2385. burg over the weekend to attend Woodland to host the Miss Pre-Teen competi- n Voter registration tion where Mrs. Ticer’s grand- Design Services by ReArrangements There will be a voter regis- daughter, Lydia Weaver, 11, of Friday Afternoons tration drive at Rappahannock car show, barbecue Mechanicsville, competed, and received a trophy. Community College in Glenns Woodland Academy in Montross will host a Car Show Sep- French Style & Vintage Charm from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Branch Crockett of Harri- Furniture - Accessories - Gifts tember 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and its second annual Kickin’ sonburg is visiting his parents, September 22, through Thurs- Pig Picking to raise funds for the school. day, September 26. Registra- Shirley and Ned Crockett, in The car show will feature antique and custom cars, hot rods, Irvington. While here he will tion also will be held from 5 to imports and other types of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Dash A Historic Northern Neck 6 p.m. Monday. celebrate his mother’s birthday plaques will be awarded to the fi rst 50 cars registered. Trophies and his dad will be participat- Tradition of Delicious Meals will be awarded for each class, best in show, farthest driven and ing in the sailboat races on at Aff ordable Prices n Serving fi sh the people’s choice. Carter’s Creek. The Men’s Ministry at Cal- The entry fee $15 for pre-registration, or $20 the day of the Open Seven Days a Week vary Baptist Church at 390 event. The general admission fee is $3. Face painting and games BREAKFAST East Church Street in Kilmar- will be available for children. Genealogical Mon.-Sat. 7a.m.-11a.m. nock will host a fi sh fry at 10 The all-one-can-eat pig picking will be from 3 to 9 p.m. The Sunday 7a.m.-3p.m. a.m. September 27. menu will include pulled pork, fried chicken, sides, dessert, beer Society to meet The menu will include and soft drinks. The event also will feature music and dancing. LUNCH fried fi sh, cole slaw and hush Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and Lancaster Tavern Every Day 11a.m.-3p.m. puppies. The fee is $10 per younger. September 20 DINNER person. Tickets are available at Woodland Academy, and People’s The opening meeting of the Bed & Breakfast Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon. Bank and Northern Neck State Bank in Warsaw and Montross. 5p.m.-8p.m. n 2008-09 term of the Genea- Spaghetti dinner logical Society of the Northern Is Now Open! We off er CATERING for The members of Wicomico Neck of Virginia will take place Weddings, Graduations, Reunions, and Mila United Methodist September 20 at Grace House churches will serve a spaghetti Fea to present book Private Parties, and Meetings! at Grace Episcopal Church at Located down the street Book your Party Now! dinner on Saturday, October 18, 303 South Main Street in Kil- from Lancaster Court from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wicomico marnock. House Across the street UMC at Routes 200 and 609. review September 23 Following a coffee hour, the from Mary Ball Wash- The meal will consist of spa- ington Museum 8373 Historian Dr. John Fea will meeting will be called to order Gift Certificate ghetti, meatballs, salad, garlic at 10 a.m. by president Bob Mary Ball Road (Route bread, tea or coffee and dessert. review his book The Way of One Free Meal for Any McKenney. 3) Lancaster, Virginia Group of Four People The fee is $8 for adults and $4 Improvement Leads Home 22503 for the Books Alive program All members are urged to Limit one per customer for children ages 4 to 10. Eat in attend. Guests and those inter- Off er Expires 12/31/08 or take out. at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September (804) 462-0080 23, at the Northumberland ested in genealogy are wel- come. n Oktoberfest County Public Library in Heathsville. Those members participat- Join in Oktoberfest 2008 ing in the cemetery project are at Good Shepherd Lutheran Subtitled “Philip Vickers reminded to bring their mate- Church in Callao from 3 to 7 Fithian and the Rural Enlight- rial. p.m. November 1. There will be enment in Early America,” Following the business ses- authentic German food, beer, the book traces the life of one sion, James O. ‘Sonny’ Ash, a music and a silent auction. of the most prolifi c diarists of retired local funeral director, Proceeds will benefi t Habitat the time. will address the subject “Sig- for Humanity. Tickets are $25 While Fithian is best known nifi cant Aspects of a Cem- per person. Advance tickets in the Northern Neck for the John Fea etery.” are required by October 1. Call diary he wrote in 1773-74 529-5788. while a tutor at the planta- sion, between self-improvement tion of Robert Carter III, this and rootedness, that I argue biography goes beyond his defi nes Fithian’s life.” py Ho n Spaghetti supper Hap ur Mayfair House will host a experience at Nomini Hall Fea, who teaches history at Catering spaghetti supper to raise money in Westmoreland County to Messiah College in Grantham, for the Kilmarnock Volunteer reveal his adventures in the Pa., originally used Fithian’s Rescue Squad September 19 Virginia backcountry, his love published and unpublished by Karen from 5 to 7 p.m. affair with Elizabeth Beatty, diaries as part of his doctoral Meals will be $8 and can be and his role as a chaplain in dissertation. He later dis- purchased to dine in or carry George Washington’s army. covered a large collection of out. Entertainment will be pro- “The title gets at the funda- unpublished writings housed vided by Sharon Harris. May- mental issue driving Fithian’s in the archives of the Fires- fair House will match all funds story,” said Dr. Fea. “He was a tone Library at Princeton. raised. man of roots, yet he was also a Sponsored by the Friends young man experiencing the way of the Library, the review will of self-improvement and ambi- be followed by a discussion, n Veterans dinner tion that has come to defi ne the book signing and refresh- Monday through Mediterranean A Veterans Day dinner will American Dream. It is this ten- ments. Friday every Appetizers, Tapas be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. week from and November 11 at Kilmarnock Beverage Specials United Methodist Church to 5:00p.m.-6:30p.m. benefi t the Families of the Master Gardeners Wounded Veterans Fund. The group provides fi nancial support for the families and to host rain barrel care-givers of service members
For all Occasions receiving care at McGuire Vet- W ! e ou erans Affairs Medical Center in workshop October 4 look g y 804.435.9876 forward to welcomin Richmond. On October 4, the Northern the spigot, provides the home- Neck Master Gardeners will owner with easy access to this n Flowers after 5 offer a public workshop on valuable asset, she said. On Thursdays in September, how to construct a rain barrel. A reduction in run-off helps Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Reusing 50-gallon pickle maintain the water quality of at 1800 Lakeside Avenue in barrels, participants will be our streams and rivers and Richmond will offer a Flow- guided through steps that ultimately contributes to the ers After 5 program from 5 to 9 transform a basic container health of the Chesapeake Bay p.m. Garden strolls, wine-tast- into a functional and afford- by lessening the fl ow of sedi- ing, music, dining and shop- able rain barrel, complete ment and fertilizers from gar- with spigot, screened lid and dens and lawns to waterways, Town Bistro ping will be featured. On the second Thursday each month, overfl ow pipe. said Lindsey. *NOTICE* dogs are welcome on leashes. The fi rst 30 registrants will The workshop will be held For admission or directions, receive personalized instruc- from 9 a.m. to noon at Rappa- call 262-9887, or visit lewis- tion by experienced Northern hannock Westminster-Canter- DUE TO THE POPULAR ginter.org. Neck Master Gardeners. Reg- bury near Irvington. istrants after the fi rst 30 can To register, send a check DEMAND OF OUR GUESTS pick up the pre-purchased bar- for $50 to Northern Neck n Fall plant sale rels, fi xtures and directions to Master Gardeners, Virginia Lewis Ginter Botanical be assembled at a later time. Cooperative Extension Offi ce, WE ARE NOW GLADLY Garden at 1800 Lakeside Rain barrels provide a P.O. Box 400, Heathsville, VA Avenue in Richmond will host source of clean, sodium-free 22473. Include name, address, ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS its Fall Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to water for the garden, and also telephone number and an 6 p.m. September 19 and from help eliminate run-off prob- email address for electronic AS WELL AS CALL AHEADS and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 20. lems that may occur after confi rmation. Instruction is WALK INS BASED ON AVAILABILITY No admission is required to rainfall, according to Susan limited to the fi rst 30 who reg- attend the plant sale featuring Lindsey. Capturing water ister. Participation is on a fi rst COME JOIN US FOR more than 40 vendors. from a downspout, the barrel come, fi rst serve basis. For garden admission, hours provides storage for future For more information, call 3 COURSE WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY FOR $25 and directions, call 262-9887, watering needs and through Virginia Cooperative Exten- or visit lewisginter.org. the attachment of a hose to sion at 804-580-5694. 62 Irvington Road • Kilmarnock • 804.435.0070 A8 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • September 18, 2008 Birthplace offers tree talk 435-1701 .... this number will get you places! The public is invited to George Washington Birth- place National Monument to meet Dr. Jeff Kirwan of Vir- ginia Tech. Dr. Kirwan will be talking about the book he co-authored, Irvington Office Remarkable Trees of Virginia, ReArrangements Post Office Box 733 and leading a short walk to see Room makeovers. Irvington, Virginia 22480 the trees at the birthplace fea- Your things. tured in his book. Your space. Design Services at Brocante Home According to the Remark- on Friday afternoons. able Trees of Virginia website, ANN CARPENTER George Washington Birth- Cell 804.436.3169 place has “specimen trees such as a hackberry and sev- eral black gums (that may be) approaching 200 years of age, a white mulberry, and a lob- The planning committee for the Northern Neck Community Health and Wellness Fair met lolly/willow oak association, Barn Sale recently in Lancaster. From left are Julie Tritz of Virginia Cooperative Extension, Cheryl unique on the coastal plain &RI 3AT 3EPT s Anderson of Three Rivers Health District, Jessie Vanlandingham of River Meadows, Adri- of Virginia.” The park also ane Rouse of Americare Plus, Louise Mohardt of Geriatric Support Services, Jane Wills of boasts what is believed to be Great Stuff & Company Rappahannock Rural Health Development Center, and Annette Jewell and Kathleen Watson the largest black haw tree in of Virginia Cooperative Extension. the nation. 6904 Northumberland Hwy. The talk will be at 9 a.m. September 24 starting at the Watch for Barn Sale Signs Visitor Center. Health fair seeks exhibitors George Washington Birth- Heathsville, Virginia Northumberland High School profit and for profit organiza- that provides screening, infor- place National Monument is will host the 2008 Northern tions seeking to inform the mation and activities for all on Route 204, two miles off Neck Community Health and community about their ser- ages. Visitors to the fair will Route 3 and 11 miles west of Wellness Fair November 8 from vices. For profit businesses are be treated to healthy snacks, Montross. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. asked to pay a small registra- entertainment and children’s The fair will offer flu vac- tion fee.To exhibit, call Adriane activities. Need Help? cinations, various free health Rouse or Jessie Vanlandingham The American Screen- screenings and will showcase at 313-2033. ing Association will conduct Let’s get that yard in shape! the variety of services and pro- The Northern Neck Com- screenings for arterial dis- viders in the Northern Neck. munity Health and Wellness ease and other disorders for a 'RASS CUTTING s -AINTENANCE Participation is open to non- Fair is a free annual event reduced fee. Garden Design & Installation C G Country Garden Designs Little known facts about oysters D 804-438-9430 Oysters can change genders For the dietary benefits The oyster roast will be held during their lifetimes and can alone, mark Saturday, October from 5 to 9 p.m., on Rowe be eaten 12 months of the year. 18, on the calendar for Ches- Campus in Irvington. 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Reedville Oyster Roast set Nov. 8 The shape of the notes, ovals, The 19th annual Reedville chicken wings and desserts. 4.99 6.99 9.99 diamonds, triangles and Oyster Roast will be held Beer and wine will be avail- squares, denoted the inter- November 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. able for purchase. ALL RED TICKET ALL RED TICKET ALL RED TICKET vals of a scale and were used on the grounds of the Reed- There will be musical enter- Fashion Jewelry & Handbags Sportswear for Ladies Dress Shoes to teach harmony singing. ville Fishermen’s Museum. tainment. Kids Apparel Misses, Petites, Women, Juniors Men’s & Ladies Sandals Kimball also will discuss Tickets are $30 per person in Proceeds will benefit “shout bands,” gospel brass advance or $35 per person the the Reedville Fishermen’s Intimate Apparel Men & Young Men Athletic Shoes for the Family bands, using trombones, day of the event. Museum. Only 1,000 tickets Orig. 18.00-60.00 Orig. 24.00-86.00 Orig. 35.00-55.00 especially among the congre- The menu will feature raw will be available. gations of the United House and roasted oysters, barbecue, For advance tickets, visit the Prices effective thru September 22, 2008. Interim markdowns may have been taken. Entire stocks only where indicated. Selections vary. of Prayer for all People. hot dogs, bean soup, clams, museum or call 453-6529. Chesapeake Commons Shopping Center 80933306.Z 9/19/08 PB FALL SAVINGS EVENT ROP 3 Col x 10" B&W ROP MN 3 PEEBLES Kim Boyd / Lola Grant / Julie Schwalen-Lee Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • September 18, 2008 • A9 Dog Gone Dog Show to return in October The Dog Gone Dog Show, Salsa and sweets. Fast food Welfare League office in Kil- where the mutt and the pure- also will be available. marnock and other locations bred are on equal terms, will The rain date is October 18. in town. To receive a list- return October 11 to Dream A list of all events and times ing by mail, call 435-0822 or Fields near Kilmarnock for an is available at the Animal 462-7541. eighth year. The gate opens at 10:45 a.m. Owners may enter their dogs in various categories, including cleverest tricks, best tail wagger, a pooch who can Greenpoint smooch, best beggar, pooch look-a-like, and many others. Show time is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nursery A pet photo contest open to New Fall Shipments all pooches also will be held. The cost to enter is $3 per Arriving Weekly! dog per event. The admission fee is $5 for adults and free to children ages 12 and younger. Proceeds will be used to care 462-0220 for Northern Neck animals. -ARY "ALL 2D s 2OUTE s ,IVELY Fees will be collected at the gate. The Animal Welfare League LeBoeuf to lead Lancaster Players will sell Gunther’s Gourmet Kerley LeBoeuf was elected president of The Lancaster Players by the board of direc- tors at its August meeting. From left, members of the Lancaster Players board of directors are (front row) Mary Carlin Porter, Mark Favazza, Marvin Boundy and Sue Broadway; (next row) Robin Blake, Ben Estes, Betty Mill, Lee Anne Washington, Ed RW-C plans Fuehrer, Bob Walker and LeBoeuf. The players will present “Rumors,” a Neil Simon comedy directed by Rebecca Tebbs Nunn, November 6, 7, 8, 9 and 13, 14, 15. Pre- 24th bazaar paid reservations are required. For reservation forms, visit lancasterplayers.org, or call 435-3776. Potted chrysanthemums and winter pansies will color the Granny’s Garden booth at Rappahannock Westminster- HEATHSVILLE FARMERS MARKET Canterbury’s 24th annual Fall Montross Fall Festival Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3ATURDAY 3EPT s September 27. “We’ll also have a table of The holidays are coming shop early: to feature ‘kids zone’ cuttings from residents who Pearl Jewelry, Beautiful Organic Clothing, Meat, Live Chickens The Montross Fall Festi- • BB&T Bank will sponsor have divided their perennials and rabbits, Candles, Bead Jewelry, Treats for your Pets, Copper val October 4 at Courthouse a face painter. in the private gardens here at Square in Montross will fea- • Buzy the Clown will have RW-C,” said Barbara Shultz, Jewelry, Organic Produce, Block Printed Shirts and Dresses, ture “Kids Zone” for children a tent where she will be avail- Shiloh School booth co-chairman with June Silver & Gem Stone Jewelry, Plants, Bird Houses, Art Work, ages 12 and younger. able for pictures. Swanell. “We’ll have day lilies, Pepper Jelly, Produce and Flowers, Flip Flops, Pampered Chef Children must be accompa- • The Virginia Forestry Ser- hydrangeas, irises and whatever nied by parents or guardians. vice will send Smokey Bear Restoration else everyone is digging up.” and Longaberger Products, Home Baked Products….. plus a Among the activities: to stress fire safety and to take Bountiful Books will offer number of community services! • Northern Neck Electric pictures with the kids. celebration its largest selection ever, with Cooperative will have an ani- • Level Green Farms will coffee table books priced mated safety display along supply small pumpkins and according to content and con- Enjoy the ARTS: with a bucket truck to demon- gourds for seasonal crafts. set Sept. 27 dition, books in giftable condi- Tavern Quilt Guild, “Come Quilt With Me,” strate how repairs are made. • There also will be a moon tion for $3 and everything else • The Montross and Virginia bounce and carnival type Northumberland Preserva- for $1. Blacksmith Guild – hammering iron State Police will be there with games. tion Incorporated (NPI) will “We have a few collec- Tavern Gift Shop is open host an open house from 3:30 uniformed officers and fully Sunbelt Realty will orga- tor’s items that will have been Tours of the Tavern ……..eat at the Tavern Restaurant…. equipped police cars complete nize and fund Kids Zone. It to 6 p.m. September 27 to researched for pricing. We with lights and sirens. will be on a portion of the showcase their work to restore average prices found on Book- • The Montross Volunteer parking lot and the spaces Shiloh School. finder.com, Addall.com and Dogs Welcome on leashes and owner Fire Department will discuss adjacent to the Bank of Lan- “We’re excited for the Abebooks.com and generally responsible for good behavior! fire safety complete with a fully caster who is providing addi- public and our members to cut that price in thirds to get equipped 30-foot fire truck. tional support. see the progress that has been our price,” said Mary Hicks, For more Market information call 804-580-3377 made,” said NPI president Jane co-chair with her husband, Art. Towner. Included is a 1940 first edition The progress party will fea- of Rachel Field’s poem, “All Hankins to address ture tours of the school, music Through the Night.” from the turn-of-the-century Chaired by Jackie Chewning era and food. This also is the and Tara Simmons, the West- computer disasters 25th anniversary of NPI. bury Club booth will be on the “NPI is proud to showcase front porch, with chili soup and Danny Hankins of Montross Hankins is a computer con- the work at Shiloh and to con- biscuits on one side and a white will speak at the Northern sultant working under contracts tinue to preserve key aspects of elephant sale on the other. Neck Computer Users Group in Richmond and Washington, Northumberland County’s his- Additional booths include September 20 at 9:30 a.m. in D.C., said Christensen. tory,” said vice president June Attic Treasures, Granny’s the Rappahannock Westmin- Covering computer Hudnall. “Shiloh School and Kitchen and the RW-C Bou- ster-Canterbury auditorium. disasters, he will describe Jones Run School were impor- tique. Proceeds benefit the Hankins can provide advise things one can do for him- tant to the people of the Balls RW-C Foundation’s Fellow- on what to do when one’s com- self to get the machine back Neck area just after the turn of ship Fund, which financially puter displays the blue screen in operation, said Christensen. the last century.” assists qualified residents and of death, or a blank screen, He will show new users how to The future of Shiloh is to be adult day program participants; or reboots endlessly, said vice get into “safe mode” and what a community gathering place and the Bazaar Performance president Chris Christensen. can be done there. He also will for gardening clubs, commu- Series. He has been working with speak on preparedness, the nity groups and history enthu- computers since 1972 when he importance of backups, setting siasts. To help in restoration, or programmed Burroughs D-84 restore points, and the need become an NPI member, call computers for the Air Force. for regular maintenance, he Jane Towner at 435-3566. A Tradition of He has 18 Microsoft certifica- said. Excellence tions that cover programs such A Beginner’s Special Inter- as Windows XP, Vista, and est Group tutorial, “Introduc- Server 2003. tion to the Internet,” will be Kilmarnock Museum News Workshop offers raffle prizes The Historyland Community Workshop will award 10 raffle All Lancaster County Veter- prizes at its annual sale November 22. ans of World War II, living or The finest in The first prize is $300, the second is a $100 line of credit at deceased, will be honored in a Interior Design Farm and Home Supply in Kilmarnock and the third is a seascape display of photographs at the watercolor painting. Kilmarnock Museum Novem- Distinctive Gifts Prizes four to nine are gift certificates from the Earth Store, the ber 6 through Veterans Day, Car Wash Cafe and Carried Away Cuisine, all in Kilmarnock, the November 11. Home Accessories River Market and Willaby’s in White Stone, and the Lancaster Veterans or their descen- Tavern in Lancaster Court House. dants may send single, small Gourmet Food The tenth prize is a food basket with specialties from workshop photos, not mounted or framed members, a pound of Wisconsin cheddar and a ham. to Agnes Lee, P.O. Box 1291, 4UES 3AT s PM Tickets are $1 each, or six for $5, and are available from work- Kilmarnock, VA 22482. shop members, many of whom will sell tickets at local merchants All photos should be iden- 462-6260 and farmers’ markets. tified and sent with a self- Proceeds fund scholarships and educational programs in Lan- addressed, stamped return caster and Northumberland counties. envelope.
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JONES and Queen Studio in Tappahan- Independent Beauty Consultant A quilt auction of new and old nock. quilts will begin at 2 p.m. in the Tickets may be ordered by mail UÊ->iÊ >ÞÊ-iÀÛViÊÊUÊÓä³Ê9i>ÀÃÊ Ý«iÀiVi Transportation Museum Building from Tavern Quilt Guild, P.O. Box (TMB). The new fi nished quilts 212, Heathsville, VA 22473. Mark nä{®Ê{ÎxÎÓÎÈ are made primarily by Tavern “tickets” on outside of envelope Quilt Guild (TQG) members and include a SASE No.10 enve- nä{®Ê{xÎÇ£ä{ individually or in workshops. lope; or call 443-3953. Tickets 36 Claybrook Ave. Kilmarnock Proceeds from the bed-size quilts will be $15 at the door benefi t the speakers fund and the tavern. Small quilts, needlework items and quilt-related items will be sold. Vendors will be in the Tavern complex. The last Heathsville Farmers’ Market of 2008 will be held just east of the TMB. Food will be available. A silent Come check out our daily specials! auction is planned for Saturday at the TMB at 10 a.m. Mondays: All Kitchen & Bath fixtures 10% off Delta, Moen, Kohler products Quilt Show vendor space is available. Call Jeanne at Tuesdays: Countertops; Granite, Cambria, Zodiac as low as $65.00 sf. includes 436-6406. For farmers’ market standard edges. Cabinets: Merillat & Aristokraft Cabinetry 10% off information call the Tavern offi ce Wednesdays: Kitchen Aid Days—at rock bottom prices! at 580-3377. The TQG member show will Thursdays: Senior Day! Everything 10% off in stock mdse. (excludes Kitchen Aid be held in the neighboring Nor- thumberland Historical Society Brand products). building. Fridays: Ladies & Gents, treat yourself with our Natural & Organic Bath & The Northumberland Public Library will host the national Body lines. Primal Elements, Shea Terra Organics.100% Pure, Poyants trunk show of the Hoffman fabric Kitchen & Bath Plus, Organic soap. All products 10% off. challenge winners and runners- Milly Huffman hand-quilts the pumpkin seed quilt. * Contractors 10% off daily discount on Kitchen & Bath fixtures only * up. “The motto of the Great Depres- Our products make great gifts for everyday and any special occasion. sion, ‘Repair, reuse, make do, ers brought home big sacks of members hand appliqued the Quality products, affordable prices! and don’t throw anything away,’ fl our or livestock feed, women petals onto a bleached muslin Come visit us at our new location! Open daily: Mon- Fri. 9-5 Sat. 9-1 has come full circle,” according used the sacks as material to sew square. The top, batting and back to publicist Marion Booth of the everything from girls’ dresses and were hand-quilted. 51 N. Main St. P.O. Box 1567 Kilmarnock, Va Ph. 804 435.0101 Fax: 804 435.0102 Tavern Quilt Guild. boys’ shirts to curtains and bed Member Susan Melton discov- “Women are collecting feed linens. ered a stash of the cotton sacks and fl ower sacks again to make “Sacks were collected and when helping to clean out a quilts. Discovering a stash hidden traded for wanted patterns. The family home and contributed to away of the brighly patterned mills saw the patterned sacks as the project. She also organized a Thirteenth Annual cloth sacks is a rare fi nd for a sales incentive to sell more fl our hand-appliqued and hand-quilted antique textile sleuths. The cotton and feed. stylized sunbonnet Sue quilt that sacks were used as early as late “When a founding member of will be auctioned. Knights of Columbus Fall Festival 1800s when cotton was cheaper the Tavern Quilt Guild (TQG), Kathy Pitts took the leftovers promises a variety of crafters, food and fun for the family. than making a barrel and ended Rita Gilpin, died she instructed and made a stylized fl ower quilt in the 1950s when synthetics and her family to give her collection for the auction. Several antique plastics emerged as storage con- of feed and fl our sacks to Linda fl our- and feed-sack quilts also Meet and greet: Kilmarnock VFD and equipment tainers,” Booth said. Stemple of White Stone, another will be on the block. Retired greyhound dogs courtesy of “Few families had money to founding member, for use to ben- Tickets are $10 at the Tavern buy new clothes. Mothers sewed efi t the guild,” Booth said. Store in Heathsville, the Material Colonial Adoptions patches over holes in clothes. With donations of sacks from Girl Quilt Shop in Reedville, the Ladies Auxiliary crafts and bake sale Clothes were recycled and reused other members, Stemple selected Bernina Store in Irvington, the as hand-me-downs. When farm- a pumpkin seed pattern and guild Antique Mall and Heads Up Hair Craft vendors Jewelry vendors Artistic vendors
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When: September 20 9am-3pm Where: St. Francis Church, de Sales Hall, Kilmarnock, VA
Woman's Club begins 73rd year What’s under the skirt? The Woman's Club of White Stone recently began its 73rd consecutive year with a potluck lunch at the clubhouse in White Stone. Plans began for fund-raising efforts which enable the group to give scholarships for higher education to local students. Visitors are welcome at club meetings the fi rst Wednesday of each month. From left are (front row) Virginia Kelley, Byrl Taylor, Mary Niven Stover, Sue Pointer, Fern Walker-Barnhardt, Emily Ellis and Mildred Christensen; (next row) Carolyn Reed, June Swanell, Jaira Walsh, Lee Hall, Cathy Wagner, Ginny Clay, Ruth McClean and Madeline Hooper; (next row) Peg Stone, Harriet Adams, Helen Juskiewicz, Nancy Lee, Jane Jarvis, Glenda Decker, Kay Weiler, Rhonnie Kerr, Doris Kidwell, Ann Harris, Alice Dix, Martha Morrison and Helen Withers. Museum announces calendar The Mary Ball Washington diary he kept in 1773-74 while p.m., or while it lasts. It can be Museum and Library recently working as a tutor at Robert purchased in advance for $8 a announced its programs for Carter III’s Nomini Hall plan- pound or on-site for $9 a pound. September and October. tation. Fea’s book, The Way The museum is accepting Historian and author John of Improvement Leads Home: orders and donations of yard sale Fea will present a lecture, “A Philip Vickers Fithian and the items such as books, clothes, New Jersey Farmer in 18th- Rural Enlightenment in Early accessories, home furnishings, Premium century Virginia: The Life America, was published in Feb- decorations, kitchenware, tools, quality cushions– and Times of Philip Vickers ruary by University of Pennsyl- toys, hobby items, sporting down optional Fithian” Monday, September vania Press. goods, and knick-knacks. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lan- A book signing will follow The museum will host Ferry caster Community Library in the lecture. Books may be pur- Farm archaeology lab director Kilmarnock. The lecture is co- chased at the event for a dis- Melanie Marquis at its annual Hardwood frame sponsored by the museum and counted price of $23 payable by membership meeting October 18 double doweled library. The event is free. Dona- cash, check, or credit card. at the Kilmarnock Inn at 1 p.m. blocked corners tions will be accepted to benefi t The museum will hold a fund- Marquis will give a lecture and Nine finish options the museum. raiser yard sale and barbecue- slide presentation about recent for frames with Philip Vickers Fithian was by-the-pound sale October 11 archaeological discoveries at exposed wood one of early America’s most from 8 a.m. to noon. The North George Washington’s boyhood Eight way hand prolifi c diarists, best known in Carolina-style barbecue will be home and what they tell us about tied springs Steel strapping Northern Neck history for the sold to-go from 10 a.m. to 1 the lives and cultures of that era. for spring support All members and their guests are invited. New members may join at the door for a $25 annual Resident artists exhibit membership donation. Sale on Lee Furniture Residents in the water- and how to apply them in their The special exhibit “Foun- % color class at Rappahannock own creations,” said Bowers. dations of Lancaster Villages: 40 off suggested retail Westminster-Canterbury are “They are drawing from their Its People and Places” contin- RW-C’s artists of the month for own photos and have been read- ues through October 30 in the SALE NOW IN PROGRESS September. This is their third ing art books.” museum’s Lancaster House In stock items & special orders annual exhibit. Bowers has been teaching at building. The display of photo- Browsers are welcome to view RW-C three years and will have graphs and documents explores Upholstered, Slipcovered & Leather Furniture Made in North Carolina the exhibit in the Chesapeake her own show there in October. the history of Lancaster House Sofas, Sectionals, Chairs, Ottomans, Headboards & More! from its construction in 1828 to Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. She has a bachelor’s in fi ne arts Choose from hundreds of fabrics and leathers. Pam Bowers of Callao teaches from Richmond Professional the present day, and reveals the the class. The exhibitors are Bar- Institute and a master’s in art lives of the Dandridge, Mitchell, bara Agnew, Jo Clarke, John Gill, therapy from George Washing- Eubank, Thomas and Cornwell Pat Morris, Ruth Myers, Dory ton University. A professional families who lived there. A $2 Rice, Rita Walton and Barbara artist and retired art therapist, admission fee includes entry to Wilson. she has used art as therapy for all exhibits in Lancaster House, Most of the submissions are elementary school children who the old Clerk’s Offi ce, and the watercolor, although Walton has are victims of child abuse. old Jail. three decoupage pieces done out- “The enthusiasm of these The museum is open Tuesday Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. side class. Morris has long been students at RW-C doesn’t through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 an accomplished quilter, but this diminish,” Bowers said. “It p.m. and several Saturdays from 24 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 • 804-435-8800 is her appearance in the water- continues to grow and that 10 a.m to 2 p.m. The genealogy www.chesapeakecrescent.com color show. excites me as a teacher. Not research library is open Tuesday “Throughout the year they’ve only are they learning; they are through Saturday from 10 a.m. been learning various techniques growing in their art.” to 4 p.m.
Rapp Record 3 col x 10 8-29 B&W 1 1 9/4/2008 11:09:03 AM Sports Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • September 18, 2008 • A11 Fourth-quarter fumble recovery 3COREBOARD ignites Red Devils’ winning effort Varsity football JV football Lancaster 30, Middlesex 18 (6:30 p.m.) by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi West Point 34, Rappahan- September 24: nock 0 Lancaster at Essex The dynamic duo of Sedale Windsor 28, Northumberland Northumberland at King & Mullen and Kentel Noel com- 13 Queen bined for 160 yards and four Essex 47, Mathews 13 Nansemond-Suffolk at touchdowns as the two led Lan- Greenville 48, Nandua 13 Christchurch (4:30 p.m.) caster to a 30-18 win over Mid- Northampton 30, Arcadia 6 Varsity/JV volleyball dlesex last Friday. Franklin 24, Southampton 6 (JV 6 p.m., varsity to follow) The Devils scored two fourth- Colonial Beach 31, Charles September 18: quarter touchdowns to break an City 0 Northumberland at Middlesex 18-18 lock and pick up their St. Christopher’s 17, Lancaster at West Point second win of the season. They Christchurch 0 Brunswick at Christchurch (5 improved to 2-1 overall and will JV football p.m.) travel to Northampton tomor- Lancaster def. Middlesex September 22: row night (September 19). Varsity volleyball Lancaster at Middlesex Mullen, who completed 8 Mathews def. Lancaster, 3-0 Fuqua at Christchurch (5 p.m.) Christchurch def. Amelia, 3-0 September 23: of 10 passes for 173 yards and Rappahannock at Northum- four touchdowns and rushed Christchurch def. Tidewater, 3-0 berland for another, is a transfer student September 25: from Menchville who has given JV volleyball Lancaster at Essex the LHS offense a boost. Mathews def. Lancaster, 2-0 Cross country Mullen put the Devils on the Cross Country (4 p.m.) boards during a rainy first quar- Boys meet September 20: ter with about three minutes to Mathews 19, Essex 55, Lan- Northumberland at William & go when he spun out of two caster 58 Mary Invitational (9 a.m.) tackles for a 5-yard rushing Girls meet September 24: TD. Noel missed on the kick to Lancaster 15, Mathews 48, Essex and Mathews at Nor- give Lancaster a short-lived 6-0 Essex 67 thumberland lead. Golf West Point at Lancaster Middlesex answered immedi- Lancaster def. Rappahan- Varsity field hockey ately, getting a 64-yard scamper nock, 180-192 September 18: Lancaster def. Essex, 169-194 Northumberland at Essex for a score from Malcolm Ward Essex def. Lancaster, 170-171 on the first play from scrim- (4:30 p.m.) Field hockey New Kent at Lancaster (5:30 mage on the ensuing posses- Lancaster’s Sedale Mullen is wrapped up by a host of Middlesex Chargers during the first p.m.) sion. Ward had 96 yards rushing Lancaster 8, Essex 0 quarter last Friday. Christchurch 5, Williamsburg September 23: in the game. Christian 0 Hampton Roads at From then on for Lancaster it Malcolm Carter intercepted Christchurch (4 p.m.) was all Mullen-Noel. a Middlesex pass on the Char- Soccer September 25: The two combined with a gers’ next possession to seal the Christchurch 6, Amelia 4 Northumberland at Northamp- minute to go in the first quar- win. ton (5:30 p.m.) ter on a 38-yard pass play, then Although Lancaster’s air Upcoming Games Golf Varsity football (4 p.m.) connected early in the second attack was working, its ground September 18: quarter on a 78-yard hook-up game was shut down by the (7 p.m.) September 19: Lancaster and Essex at Nor- that put Lancaster up 18-6. Chargers. The Devils were thumberland, Quinton Oaks The Chargers scored twice held to 44 yards rushing on 30 Arcadia at Essex Lancaster at Northampton Golf Course in the air in the second quarter, attempts. Mullen had 12 carries Mathews at Northumberland September 22: once on a 33-yard pass from for -20 yards after six sacks for Surry at Rappahannock Northern Neck District tour- Chuckie Morris to Shawn Lee a loss of 50 yards. W&L at James Monroe nament at King Carter Golf and again, with three minutes to Joseph Betts led the rushers Franklin at King & Queen Course play, on a 38-yard halfback pass with 69 yards on seven carries. Windsor at King William Soccer from Ward to Marcus Ham- Noel had six receptions for Sussex at Middlesex September 19-20: mond to knot the game at 18-18 157 yards and four TDs. West Point at Charles City Christchurch at Eastern Men- September 20: nonite Tourney at the break. September 23: After a scoreless third quar- Lancaster...... 6 12 0 12 — 30 (11 a.m.) Benedictine at Christchurch St. Christopher’s at ter, Tiko Henderson set up the Middlesex...... 6 12 0 0 — 18 Christchurch (4:30 p.m.) L — Mullen 5 run (kick failed) go-ahead score for Lancaster M — Ward 64 run (kick failed) with a fumble recovery at the L — Mullen 38 pass to Noel (pass LMS needs basketball officials for girls games MHS 12-yard line with 8:05 failed) remaining. Mullen hit Noel on L — Mullen 78 pass to Noel (run Lancaster Middle School’s athletic department is in need failed) a 12-yard pass on the first play M — Chuckie Morris 33 pass to of a girls basketball official for Tuesday and Thursday games from scrimmage to give Lan- Shawn Lee (run failed) beginning September 23. caster a 24-18 lead. M — Ward 38 pass to Marcus Ham- Anyone interested in officiating should contact LMS ath- The two teamed up again mond (conversion failed) Joseph Betts of Lancaster leaps over several Middlesex letic director Dave Zeiler at 435-1681 L — Mullen 12 pass to Noel (run . with a minute to go on a 32-yard failed) defenders. scoring pass to convert a fourth L — Mullen 32 pass to Noel (pass and 22 for the Devils. failed) Blue marlin found in bay 4HE &ISHING ,INE Anglers are accustomed to catching such species as blue- fish, 40-pound striped bass, by Capt. Billy Pipkin 50-pound cobia, even an occa- sional red drum up to 100 Five years ago today, this region pounds in the mid Chesapeake was preparing for Hurricane Bay. Pompano, triple fin and Isabel. This week we feel the pain even false albacore have been of those affected by Hurricane boated in upper Virginia bay Ike. The vastness of that storm waters. Well, here’s the mother not only decimated the Texas of all fish stories, a Riverneck’s coast and its Gulf Coast neigh- dream, finding a blue marlin in bors, it also wreaked havoc as it the bay. proceeded up to Canada. I heard Dr. Edward Wiley Jr. has that shrimp and fish were found landed many fish from the shores as far as one mile inland. Folks, of his beachfront home on Ches- count your blessings and pray that Dr. Edward Wiley Jr. found this blue marlin along Chesa- apeake Beach, some three miles peake Beach. we remain unscathed through the above the Great Wicomico remainder of the season. light and Ingram Bay. He never The bay water temperature frequently uses to land croaker record for inside the bay,” said dreamed that in his adventures and spot. He merely was walk- Dr. Hilton. remains at a warm average of he would have the opportunity 77 degrees. On the rivers, the ing down the beach and noticed He said it had been caught to witness a 10-foot 1-inch blue the trophy laying dead at the in ocean waters and died upon mercury is a line below that. The marlin some 60 miles upstream trend has been moving towards waters edge. release. from the Atlantic Ocean and at He called the Virginia Insti- What’s curious about this find warmer fall seasons and that least 80 miles from its comfort usually relates to a later migra- tute of Marine Science to report is how it could have traveled zone in the Gulf Stream. his find. Dr. Eric Hilton, assis- such a great distance within tion pattern. This is a good thing On September 9, he did just in that we can enjoy more blue- tant professor of marine sci- a time frame that prevented it that. Dr. Wiley did not catch it ence, verified its identity. from total decay. It was in sur- fish and Spanish mackerel action with the spinning rod that he through the end of September and “This is a very unusual prisingly good shape. a prolonged striped bass season in the bay waters. From left are Colin Vaughan and Billy Pipkin. Although breeze conditions RAPPAHANNOCK ALMANAC have hindered fishing over the Club held its annual Fall Grab specimens have yet to arrive, but Bag tournament last weekend. are anxiously anticipated. White Stone/Grey’s Point Tides, Sun, & Moon – September, 2008 past week, we have been gather- ^ 9/19^ ^ 9/19^ ^ 9/23^ ^ 9/23^ Three of the six winning fish Inshore fishing remains good ing a mixed bag of fish for the Fri 9/19 Sunrise 6:51 High 2:39 1.6’ Tue 9/23 Moonrise 12:29 Low 1:08 0.3’ coolers. were checked in at Ingram Bay with a variety of species hitting the Moonset 11:45 Low 8:59 0.1’ Sunrise 6:55 High 6:44 1.4’ Striped bass fishing contin- Marina. The marina has an offi- rails. Numbers are not as impor- Sunset 7:07 High 3:05 1.9’ Moonset 3:50 Low 1:05 0.3’ ues to improve on the Middle cial citation weigh station, the tant as the cross section of spe- s Moonrise 9:27 Low 9:54 0.2’ w Sunset 7:00 High 7:25 1.7’ deepest ramp in the county and cies. Feeder creeks and shallow ^ 9/20^ ^ 9/20^ ^ 9/24^ ^ 9/24^ Grounds east of Smith Island Sunrise 6:52 High 3:29 1.5’ Moonrise 1:40 Low 2:13 0.3’ this week. Fair numbers of fish boasts being the closest marina water locations on the rivers have Sat 9/20 Wed 9/24 to the bay. Congratulations to gained focus. I had the opportu- Moonset 12:57 Low 9:50 0.1’ Sunrise 6:56 High 7:55 1.5’ are frequenting the chum lines. Sunset 7:05 High 4:01 1.9’ Moonset 4:29 Low 2:17 0.2’ Sizes are mixed with many fall- the fishing prowess of the win- nity Sunday evening to set aside t Moonrise 10:19 Low 10:54 0.3’ x Sunset 6:59 High 8:32 1.7’ ing under the 18-inch minimum ners. They are: flounder, Frank my chores and take a busman’s ^ 9/21^ ^ 9/21^ ^ 9/25^ ^ 9/25^ size. Through careful catch and Brewer, 3 pounds, 13 ounces; holiday to take my son Billy and Sun 9/21 Sunrise 6:53 High 4:26 1.4’ Thu 9/25 Moonrise 2:52 Low 3:13 0.2’ release, we are able to bring home Spanish mackerel, Matt Bruing- his friend Colin Vaughn fishing Moonset 2:04 Low 10:47 0.2’ Sunrise 6:56 High 8:59 1.6’ ton, 2 pounds, 6 ounces.; croaker, in a local creek near Ingram Bay. Sunset 7:03 High 5:04 1.8’ Moonset 5:02 Low 3:23 0.2’ 20-to-23-inch fish. The preferred u Moonrise 11:20 Low 11:59 0.3’ y Sunset 6:57 High 9:31 1.7’ technique is drifting live spot. Matt Bruington, 1 pound, 2 We enjoyed a diverse catch of ^ 9/22^ ^ 9/22^ ^ 9/26^ ^ 9/26^ That is a very effective means of oonces; spot, Mark Tumlin, 12 which we brought home enough Mon 9/22 Sunrise 6:54 High 5:32 1.4’ Fri 9/26 Moonrise 4:02 Low 4:05 0.2’ gathering fish. Using spot for live ounces; bluefish, Jay Straughan, grey trout and spot to have a Equinox 11:45 Moonset 3:02 Low 11:53 0.2’ Sunrise 6:57 High 9:56 1.7’ bait has grown at such an alarm- 2 pounds, 3 ounces; rockfish, hearty meal. You see, it is not V Sunset 7:02 High 6:14 1.7’ z Moonset 5:30 Low 4:21 0.1’ ing rate that many researchers and Mark Roy, 3 pounds, 12 ounces. about having the biggest or most 3rd Q. - 1:05 Sunset 6:56 High 10:23 1.7’ biologists have already noticed a Bottom fishing has taken a fish, the true pleasure of fishing Corrections High Low Height PM times are in boldface type. drop in spot populations. The jury breather and is now beginning is knowing that you participated Piankatank River, Cherry Pt. -1:42 -1:44 86% to pick up in numbers. There in a memorable experience for a Unusually high & low tides are also in boldface. is still out on that, but it does war- Great Wicomico River Light 0:30 0:20 76% © Panbo 2008 ([email protected]) rant some thought. are large numbers of fish, yet child, or someone who otherwise Smith Point Light 1:01 0:44 86% Bluefish and Spanish mack- many are substandard in size and may not be blessed with the same erel are both available in the require culling. Nevertheless, the opportunities as you have. middle bay region. Even though action is good and I’m looking There is more to life than your the bait has been scattered, they forward to the heavy influx at destination: I have found more 4HE 2ECORD /NLINE Visit us at: www.chesapeakeboatbasin.com are available to the diligent angler month’s end. enjoyment in the ride. 3ERVING THE .ORTHERN .ECK who is persistent in the chase. The The Rappahannock River Until next week...... Fair winds. 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Proof (delivered as .pdf file) Printed: 8/9/2008 Page: 23 A12 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • September 18, 2008 Lancaster girls win WHO won the game? • www.RRecord.com cross county tri-meet by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi The Lancaster High girls’ cross country team improved Reynolds to 4-0 overall with wins over Essex and Mathews in a tri- meet last Wednesday. Construction Whitney Spence of Lan- Creative Affordable Solutions to ALL caster was the individual Your Home Improvements and Repairs medalist for the girls, win- ning the race more than a !DDITIONS s 2ENOVATIONS s $ECKS minute ahead of teammate Emma Hand. Spence fin- 3CREENED 0ORCHES s 'ARAGES s /UTBUILDINGS ished in 23:29. &INISHED "ASEMENTS The Lady Devils claimed the first five spots for a low Quality Building since 1975 team score of 15 points. Mathews was second with 48 Jenny O’Shaughnessy helped $EDICATED 9EAR 2OUND 3ERVICE and Essex third with 67. lead the Lady Devils to 0ROUDLY 3ERVING 4HE .ORTHERN .ECK Hand placed second (24:30), a fourth straight win last Jenny O’Shaughnessy third week. (26:01), Alyssa Ford fourth 804-453-5261 #ELL (26:13) and Marina McGrath /FlCE &AX ,ICENSED )NSURED fifth (26:30). In the boys’ race, Mathews claimed four of the top five spots to win the team race with 19 points. Essex was second with 55 and Lancaster third with 58. Mike Faulkner led the Devils, placing sixth in 20:09. Crossing the finish line on his heels was teammate Pat- rick Best, who placed sev- enth in 20:17. Where the customer is King, or Fluffy, or… Your Pet Lancaster will host West Patrick Best finished second Point Wednesday, September in a tri-meet last Wednesday 4131 GWMH 280 Virginia Street 24. against Mathews and Essex. Hayes, Va. 23072 Urbanna, Va. 23175 (804) 642-5702 (804) 758-9880 Mathews sweeps Lancaster in girls The Pet Castle, Gloucester’s BEST local pet supply store, is now the Middle Peninsula’s BEST local pet supply store. varsity and JV volleyball matches That’s right, The Pet Castle has expanded to Urbanna. by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Jones had five and N. Shelton Now there are two locations for friendly and professional Mathews swept Lancaster, had four. advice, as well as superior products for all pets. 25-18, 25-20, 25-18, last Tues- Danielle Shelton led the setters with 14 assists and day to hand the Lady Red Hour of Operation in Urbanna Devils their first loss of the Grulkowski had nine. Lancaster now has three Monday – Saturday: 10ish til 6ish volleyball season. Sunday: noonish til 4 or 5ish Lancaster is now 6-1 over- consecutive road games, trav- all. eling to West Point today (Sep- “I don’t mind losing to a tember 18) and to Middlesex strong team like Mathews,” Tuesday, September 24, before said LHS coach Dave Zeiler. beginning Northern Neck Dis- “What it shows us is that we trict play at Essex next Thurs- Freshman Tensley Clowser shot a 43 to help lead Lancaster need to work harder. We play day, September 25. over Essex last week. well, but we are still making Although Lancaster got by little mistakes that cause us West Point with ease in the games.” two teams’ first meeting, it The Red Devils got nine took a full five games for the Red Devils and Essex service points from Ariel Lady Devils to get by the Lady Grulkowski, five from Nicole Chargers. Shelton and three from Lauryn In last week’s JV game, split two golf matches Turner in the best of five Mathews downed Lancaster in by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi match. two games, 25-15, 25-19. Tyesha Harvey dominated Katie Lackert led behind the After losing by a stroke to service line with four points Essex on the road two weeks for Lancaster at the net with 12 kills and six blocks. Carly and Rachel Haywood had ago, Lancaster rallied to beat three. the Northern Neck District Webb had eight kills and three team by 25 strokes at home last blocks. Takeia Jones had two Leading net play was Taylor Wednesday. kills and Lauryn Turner and Hinson with two spikes, includ- Logan Nonnemacker led the Kimberly Crockett had a kill ing a kill, and a block. Red Devils in both matches, and block each. Nicole Crowther led in the shooting a season low 39 in Webb got low for six digs, middle with four sets. the first meeting at Hobbs Hole Golf Course when the Trojans edged Lancaster, 170- Lady Devils whip Essex, 171. Nonnemacker shot a 41 last Wednesday at King Carter Golf Course as LHS beat 8-0, in varsity field hockey Essex, 169-194. Megan Jackson had a hat goal in the first half when A 12-stroke win over Rappa- Logan Nonnemacker has trick last Thursday to lead Lancaster took a 4-0 lead. hannock (180-192) at Village posted the team low score the Lady Devils to an 8-0 Jessica Grulkowski had an 3AVE 4IME AND &UEL Green Golf Course last Thurs- for Lancaster in its last three Northern Neck District shut- assist on one of M. Jackson’s day lifted Lancaster to a 9-2 matches. out of Essex in varsity field goals. #LOSEST -ARINA TO THE "AY overall record and a 4-1 district hockey. With most of the play hap- mark with only a week remain- Lancaster improved to 1-0 pening at Essex’s end of the ing in regular season play. had a 50 and Martin Dille had in the district and 1-1 overall field, LHS goalie Grace Per- “Everybody is coming along a 53. and will host Group AA New kins saw limited action. Per- real well,” said LHS coach Nonnemacker also shot a Kent today (September 18) at kins had four saves. Fred Swaffin. “But we have team low 41 in Lancaster’s win 5:30 p.m. to play well this week because over Rappahannock Thursday. Taylor Nelson opened the it’s very important to win the Crabill shot a 44, Crowther a scoring for Lancaster four s 3TRETCH regular season. Then we don’t 46 and Megan Mayer a 49. minutes into the game with Total Yoga with David s 3TRENGTHEN have to sweat the tournament.” “Sam has been a good sur- an assist by Jackson. David Scarbrough, PhD, RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) The Devils will host the prise for us,” said Swaffin. Nelson and Natalie Jack- s 2ELAX Northern Neck District tour- “He’s become quite a player son had two goals each in the nament at King Carter on and I expect him to have the game and Cassie Quick had Call about our new For beginners and continuing enthusiasts Monday, September 22. Tee- low score here soon.” one score. Level 2 Class! off is 9:30 a.m. For Rappahannock, William M. Jackson scored her first Tuesday Wednesday Robert Crowther, who had Johns shot a 41, Blake Byrd Monday Kilmarnock Reedville led Lancaster in its first eight a 43, K. Dodson a 53 and John Heathsville NN Family YMCA Masonic Lodge matches, shot a 40 against Hoover a 55. Sept. 29: 8 weeks Sept. 30: 8 weeks Oct. 1: 8 weeks Essex in the first match and a Lancaster has yet to play 5 - 6:15 pm 2 - 3:15 pm 6:15 - 7:30 pm 42 last week. Northern Neck District rival 3PORT Tensley Clowser had a 44 Northumberland and was RGH Rehab Center Sept. 30: 8 weeks All Classes $56 against the Trojans two weeks scheduled to host the Indi- Call David Discount for YMCA ago and she and Sam Crabill ans yesterday. The Devils will 3HORTS 6 - 7:15 pm members (YMCA only) both shot a 43 last Wednesday. wrap up regular season play 580-4505 Justin Bullis shot a 44 to today (September 18) on the n lead Essex in the loss. Wayne road against NHS at Quinton Football contest results Webb shot a 47, Lauren Smith Oaks Golf Course near Callao. A long-distance winner has once again claimed the top prize in the Rappahannock Record Football Contest. Lane Club offers personal Van Gorden of Des Moines, Iowa, took first last week and protection pistol course David Cooper of Lancaster won the second-place prize. The Rappahannock Pistol experienced shooters, able to Both contestants had perfect and Rifle Club will conduct show mastery of basic skills scores, picking all 12 win- a National Rifle Association of safe gun handling, shooting ners correctly. In the first tie- The Golden Eagle is pleased to offer (NRA) Personal Protection in a group, zeroing and cleaning breaker, they each again picked the Home course beginning the firearm to maximize what the correct winner. Van Gorden annual Golf Memberships: at 7 p.m. September 24. The can be learned in the course, predicted 37 points would be No Initiation Fee • Unlimited Rounds of Golf course will continue at 9 a.m. said Berry. scored in the Lancaster-Mid- Preferred Guest Fees • Preferred Tee Times September 26. Proof of shooting experience dlesex game; Cooper guessed Club Storage Available • VSGA handicap available The course exposes the can be an NRA Basic Pistol 35. Lancaster won, 30-18. student to several schools of Course Certificate, an NRA Four contestants missed Practice facility thought on defensive shooting First Steps Pistol Course Cer- one game last week, and eight Pay Now & Play Now until December 31, 2009 techniques, according to Bob tificate, an NRA Marksman- others missed just two games. Membership Single $2100 • Couples $3250 Berry. It is more than a routine ship Qualification Program Enter online at RRecord.com Designed by George Cobb, the Golden Eagle is a challeng- shooting course. It is important in pistol disciplines, a pistol or use the form in this week’s ing 7000 yard Par 72 course meandering through undulating that participants have sufficient qualification card, a military sports section. All entries are woodlands. The Golden Eagle will overseed this Fall ensuring a maturity and life experiences DD214 with pistol qualifica- lush and green course throughout the Fall and Spring, thereby to be able to assess various sit- tion, a concealed carry permit, enhancing your golfing experience! uations and make responsible or passing the pre-course For further details please call Rich Ford, PGA Head Golf decisions relative to home pro- assessment. n Boat sale Professional at 804.438,4460 or email at [email protected] tection, he said. To register, call Berry at The Tidewater Marine Trade The Golden Eagle Golf Course Course participants must be 453-9402. 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Touch- (NPS) recently announced a ing upon Virginia, Maryland, Get a Bang! for your Buck at series of open houses to receive Delaware, and the District of public input and comments on Columbia, the trail’s purpose is Middlesex Lawn & Garden the Captain John Smith Ches- to commemorate Smith’s voy- apeake National Historic Trail. ages, share knowledge about These events, held throughout the Chesapeake Indian societ- Bring in this ad for 10% OFF Parts the Chesapeake Bay region ies and cultures, and interpret in late September and early the natural history of the bay. or mention this ad when you call for October, will provide back- Extensive public involve- ground on the trail, explain the ment ( as well as consultation service or repairs and receive suggested interpretive themes, with state agencies) is sought 1/2 OFF Pickup & Delivery fee. and share issues and ques- to help guide the NPS as it tions NPS seeks to answer as works to understand the best We also ship parts. Youth to compete in state show it develops the trail’s Compre- methods to manage, interpret, Offer Good through 10/31/08 Eleven Lancaster and Northumberland 4-H members will hensive Management Plan and and access the trail. Workshops compete in the State 4-H Horse Show in Lexington Septem- Environmental Assessment will be held with NPS staff to ber 18 to 21. The show is the premier event for 4-H mem- (CMP/EA). respond to questions. Addi- 2T -ILES %AST /F 3ALUDA s ,OCUST (ILL bers with horse projects. The clubs have been raising funds “Public involvement is key tional workshops are sched- to help cover the cost of entry fees, transportation and lodg- to a successful future of the uled for Historic Jamestowne 804-758-3742 ing. The competitors show at many other shows prior to the trail,” said John Maounis, the Visitor Center in Jamestown, MIDDLESEXSAWSCOM state event. From left, Judith Gogates and Tyler Kirby of the trail’s superintendent. “Based Cape Charles, Alexandria, Northumberland Bills, Beaks & Hooves 4-H Club practice on what we hear at these work- Baltimore, Havre de Grace, ✁ driving their miniature horses. shops, we can develop mean- and St. Michaels, Md., and ingful programs and concepts Seaford, Del. that will relate to everyone Public input from the open who visits this unique and sig- houses will help shape a set nificant resource.” of management alternatives, #LUB 'OLF An open house will be held which will be brought before from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Del- the public in spring 2009. ICYCC Club Knights ICYCC 18-holers taville Community Center at NPS plans to distribute a draft The Indian Creek Yacht and The Indian Creek Yacht and 17147 General Puller High- CMP/EA in fall of 2009 (also Country Club Knights of the Country Club 18-holers were way in Deltaville. open to public comment). A Rounds Table on September joined by the 9-holers Sep- The national historic trail, final plan, which will include 12 played a ball gross and a tember 9 for a best ball of the established in 2006, retraces responses to the public com- ball net. Winners were first, threesome tournament. Win- the 1607-1609 voyages of ments, is expected in early Herb Klapp, Pete Epps, C.T. ners were first, Maria Schreyer, John Smith in the Chesapeake 2010. Lewis and Dixon Foster (137); Joyce Mullins and Betty second, Harold Guy, Ed Roc- Rounds (53); second, Betty cella, David Pilvelait and Ron Reid, Jean Hagen and Jean Davis (143); and third, Tom Ehlman (53); and third, Nancy Club contributes Rowland, Bill Bowers, Gene Monroe, Jan Litzinger and a Mapes and Spence Webster blind draw (57). Audrey Saun- (143). ders, Nancy Hall, Schreyer, to fire department ICYCC Men Litzinger and Pat Gwaltney The Indian Creek Yacht and had chip-ins. The Indian Creek Yacht and on the lawn, music outdoors, Country Club men’s midweek Piankatank ladies Country Club on September face painting for all ages, put- group on September 10 played Piankatank River Ladies 13 hosted its first Fall Festival ting games and a dunk tank a net stableford format. Win- Golf Association on Septem- event for all of its members and made for just some of the high- ners were first, Ron Davis, ber 11 threw out three holes. their guests. It was a resound- lights of the evening, he said. Ed Zakaib and Tom Teal (55); First flight winners were first, ing success, with attendance Ghiselin thanked all who and second, Pete Southmayd, Kim Walthall; second, Jeanne reaching nearly 250 people, helped make the event a suc- George Urban, Bob Chambers Rogers; and third, Karen Gorin. according to general manager cess. and Gerald Stiles (47). Second flight winners were Steve Ghiselin. ICYCC 9-holers first, Christy Pitts ; second, He was pleased to present The Indian Creek Yacht and Sally Parkinson ; and third, the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Winter In-Water Country Club 9-holers on Sep- Ann Stanley. Third flight win- Department with a donation for tember 11 played their weekly ners were first, Joyce Deputy ; all of its hard work and dedi- match. Net winners were first, second, Robin Curtis ; and cation to the community on Covered Boat Storage Dee Byrne (35); second, Karen third, Sharon Miller. behalf of the membership, said Deltaville & Urbanna Mullins (38); and third, Jan Tartan Golf Club Ghiselin. Litsinger (40). Monday Play Day winners An oyster roast and barbecue 3LIPS FROM FT TO FT s FT HEIGHT s 3OME WITH BOAT LIFTS Gross winners were first, for September 15 were first, Peggy Thompson (53); second, Buddy Stone; second, Arthur Suzy Swift (53); and third, Abbott; and third (tie) Les Dozier Marine Louise Petralia (60). Cashwell and Fred Smith. "RIDGE 2ESULTS 776-8400 Golf tourney Oct. 6 Eight-and-a-half tables of bridge were in play September to benefit Deputy Santa 9 at Rappahannock Westmin- ster-Canterbury. The Lancaster County Sher- but play own ball into the hole. Winners north/south were iff’s Office will host its 13th The format will open with a first, Arden Durham and Betty annual Law Enforcement Golf shot-gun start at noon. Lowest Fay Lewis; second, Ilva Doggett Tournament October 6 at the actual scores will be used. and Kay Williams; and third, Tartan Golf Course in Weems. Participants must be active Jim Hazel and Jane Hughes. Proceeds will benefit the or retired law enforcement per- Winners east/west were first, Deputy Santa program. sonnel to be eligible for the law Carolyn Reed and Al Jodrey; Civilian and law enforcement enforcement division. second, Barbara Bryant and teams are welcome to register. Prizes will be available for Elaine Weekley; and third, Joy The registration fee is $240 low net in each division, clos- Straughan and Helen Kenne. per four-man team. Send $60 est to the pin and longest drive. The next bridge for this pre-registration fee payable to There also will be numerous group is Tuesday, September the Lancaster County Sheriff’s door prizes. 23, at 1 p.m. Office at 8293 Mary Ball Road, An awards banquet will be Lancaster, VA 22503. held immediately following Seven tables of duplicate bridge The format is a four-person tournament competition. were in play September 10 at the modified scramble. Teams will For more information, call Woman’s Club of White Stone. use best drive of the foursome, Ashley O’Bier at 462-5111. Winners north/south were first, Betty and Bob Bolster; second, Judy Peifer and Virginia Adair; Inaugural Yeocomico and third, Nan and Bill Summers. Winners east/west were first, Carolyn Reed and Barbara Hub- River Regatta to sail bard; second, Liz Hargett and Tot The Northern Neck Sail- boat race with fun social events Winstead; and third, Betty Fay ing Association (NNSA) and supporting a worthy cause,” Lewis and Lynn Green. The next bridge for this group END OF THE SUMMER Port Kinsale Marina invite all said NNSA commodore Craig sailors, their crew and guests Dingwall. “The NNSA is proud is Thursday, September 18, and to participate in the inaugural to co-host this inaugural event Monday, September 22, at 1 p.m. Yeocomico River Regatta. with Port Kinsale Marina.” TWILIGHT SPECIALS The event will start at 6 p.m. The $50 per entry fee October 24 with a cocktail includes the Friday cocktail Jinx Wright was high scorer party including hors d’oeuvres party and the Saturday buffet in bridge at September’s first at Port Kinsale Marina. The for the boat’s captain. Addi- Friday bridge and mahjong After 12pm Every Day race will start at 10 a.m. Octo- tional tickets for crew members at the Womans Club of White ber 25 leaving the Yeocomico are available for $10 per person Stone. Hostesses for the River for the SM Marker at the for the cocktail party and $20 event were Emily Ellis, Ferne Includes Golf & Cart mouth of St. Mary’s River and per person for the buffet. Entry Walker-Bernhardt, Glenda then back to the Yeocomico forms are available at nnsa- Decker, Mary Nivin Stover and River. The race will end with a sailing.com. Billie Barnes. The next event is fun-filled buffet at the Mooring Slips are available for regatta October 3, and players of either Restaurant. participants at the discounted game are welcome. 435-6207. Proceeds from the race ben- rate of $20. Contact the marina efit Smith Point Sea Rescue. at portkinsale.com, or call 472- “This will be an exciting sail- 2044. 0IT 3TOP St. Christopher’s shuts Virginia Motor Speedway $ $ September 13 races results: Late models – Walker Arthur, first; Roland Mann, second; down Christchurch, 17-0 Stephen Evans, third. St. Christopher’s School defense was junior safety Sportsmen – Tony Wood, shut down the Seahorses, 17-0, Shane Jones of Toano with first; Kenny Moreland, second; 26 29 in Christchurch School’s home 10 tackles. Junior Josh Lovell Roger Jamerson, third. Monday - Friday Saturday, Sunday opener last Friday. of Gloucester had nine tack- Modifieds – Matt Marshall, Christchurch quarterback les, including one for a loss, first; Eric Erwin, second; Bret & Holidays Hamilton, third. Taylor Byrd of Gloucester and junior David Brackett of Sprints – Daren Bolac, first; completed 8 of 10 passes for Ahoskie, N.C., had eight take- Tom Humphries, second; Kyle 86 yards and TJ Williams, downs. Pruitt, third. despite a first-quarter injury, Christchurch will play at Stocks – Brett Adkins, first; led the team in rushing with 83 home Saturday, September Kevin Fletcher second; Wayne yards. 20, against Benedictine High Suite, third. Leading the Seahorse School of Richmond. September 20 races: (VMS is on Route 17 in Jamaica, Not valid with leagues, outings or any other offer. Expires 9.30.08 eight miles north of Saluda. Pit gates open at 3 p.m.; specta- A Great Source tor gates open at 4 p.m. Track activities begin at 6 p.m.) 804.776.6516 Late models (40 laps). sports- for local sports men (30 laps), modifieds (30 laps), sprints (25 laps), stocks ÜÜÜ°,,iVÀ`°V (25 laps). State Parks Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • September 18, 2008 • A15 offer hunting opportunities Hospice represented Virginia State Parks offer a variety of hunting opportunities throughout the season. Hunters in Turkey Shoot Regatta can reserve stands or zones on a first-come, first-serve basis at A recent entrant in the Hos- the following hunts. pice Turkey Shoot Regatta is a Muzzleloading and archery hunts J24 crewed by healthcare work- will be held at York River State Park ers from the Hospice of Virginia. in James City County, November 3 They are designating their boat as and 4, with reservations beginning September 19; Smith Mountain a fund-raising boat. Lake State Park in Bedford County, From left are Jim Hughes, match official John Bentley and However, upon deciding to November 3 and 4 and November Tom Smith. enter the regatta, the Hospice of 10 and 11, with reservations begin- Virginia group found they were ning September 4; and Staunton faced with two challenges: not River State Park in Halifax County, Nance wins Speed Event November 5 and 6, with reserva- having a boat and not knowing tions beginning September 25. Shooters of revolver-type the lapse times of lowest five how to sail. Muzzleloading-only hunts will be handguns, Tom Nance and summed for the final score. Premier Sailing of Irvington held at Belle Isle State Park in Lan- Tom Smith, took first and Nance’s total time of 23.85 caster County November 11 and 12, offered to provide a J24 and John with reservations beginning Sep- second place respectively, and seconds for an average of 4.77 McConnico, one of the regatta tember 26; Caledon Natural Area Jim Hughes, the top semi- seconds to complete each set organizers, volunteered to help in King George County, November automatic pistol contestant, of five plates was the best. them learn to sail. McConnico 6 and 13, with reservations begin- finished third in the September Smith was a close runner-up ning September 11; Douthat State sought a skilled sailor to be the Park in Bath County, November 4, 13 Rappahannock Pistol and with a total of 23.95 averaging skipper. Ruth Bush from Yankee 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13, with reserva- Rifle Club match. 4.79 seconds for each set. The Point Yacht Club volunteered. tions beginning September 12; and Known as the Speed Event, total time for Hughes was The boat will be crewed by at James River State Park in Buck- the match requires center-fire clocked at 26.3 seconds for ingham County, November 10, 11 Lorri Rice, a nurse with Virginia and 12 with reservations beginning handguns and allows six shots an average of 5.26. Bob Berry, Hospice who lives in Northum- September 18. at five 30-inch tall steel plates another revolver shooter, fin- berland County; Leslie Yost- Muzzleloading and shotgun placed in an arc at 10 yards and ished fourth with a total of Schomer, a Hospice nurse from hunts will be held at Claytor Lake three feet apart. The target area 27.05, averaging 5.41 seconds Ruth Bush (right) demonstrates the procedure for securing State Park in Pulaski County, Janu- Lancaster County; and Lancaster ary 9 and 10, with reservations of each plate is eight inches in per set. County resident LuAnne Davis the lines to the jib sail to Lorri Rice on her first day aboard beginning October 3. diameter. Fifteen club members par- who is in charge of marketing the J24. Shotgun hunts will be held at The contest focuses on speed ticipated in the match with and community education at the Chippokes Plantation State Park in and accuracy by timing how six choosing to use .38 cali- Surry County, December 15, with Tappahannock office of Hospice This year the Hospice Turkey from friends, neighbors, cowork- reservations beginning October 2; quickly the shooter scores ber Smith & Wesson revolv- of Virginia. Shoot Regatta is introducing ers and employers as sponsors. James River State Park, Decem- a knock down for all five ers. The rest used a variety The health care workers have fund-raising boats as an addi- Several boats have already ber 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17, with plates. Plates left standing are of semi-automatic pistols with no illusions about placing first in tional way for sailors to support entered as fund-raising boats. reservations beginning September assessed a penalty. Each par- calibers ranging from .30 to 18; and at York River State Park, their fleet. They are aiming for the local hospices. Skippers and The regatta is October 10 through December 1 and 2, with reserva- ticipant is given six tries with .45. prize for the boat that raises the crew volunteer to sail a fund- 12. Register for the regatta at hos- tions beginning September 19. most funds for Hospice. raising boat and to seek support piceturkeyshootregatta.com. General firearms hunts will be held at Belle Isle State Park December 16 and 17, with reser- 3PORT 3HORTS vations beginning September 26; at Shenandoah River State Park in Warren County, November 24 and 25, with reservations beginning n Marathon bridge n Hunter education September 5; and a special youth The Women’s Club of Lan- The Virginia Department Are You Prepared? general firearms hunt at Shenan- caster is seeking teams for its of Game and Inland Fisheries doah River State Park November When the Power goes out, depend on a Guardian 17, with reservations beginning annual Marathon Bridge Tour- (VDGIF) Hunter Education automatic standby generator installed by NNG September 5. nament. To participate, players Program will conduct a free to supply automatic back-up electricity to your Hunters may reserve preferred need a partner and must commit Basic Hunter Education class home’s essential items. days and stands or zones for an to play four or five games from September 27 from 7 a.m. advanced fee of $15 per day by calling the Virginia State Parks October through May at other to 5 p.m. at Belle Isle State Reservation Center at 1-800- teams’ homes. Park at 1632 Belle Isle Road 933-7275. Reservations will be To sign up, call Pat Davis in Lancaster. For registration accepted until all slots are taken at at 462-7113, Libby Brown at information, contact Belle Isle each hunt up until two days prior to the hunt, provided that the hunter 580-7577 or Betty Thornton at State Park at 462-5030. Bring completes payment before the day 462-0742. Those who partici- a lunch. of the hunt. pated last year need not call; n (804) 435-7120 1-866-581-4NNG Applications are now being they will be contacted. Club meeting accepted for the following lottery Bills, Beaks & Hooves 4-H [email protected] hunts: n Striper registration Club will meet at the Trans- • A Grayson Highlands youth portation Building at 6 p.m. Generator Specialists Since 1994 general firearms hunt November Registration for the 2008-09 15 and general firearms hunts Northern Neck Family YMCA October 2. Youth interested in s K7 K7 GENERATORS November 17 and 18. Striper season is still open. To livestock or small animals such s 2ESIDENTIAL #OMMERCIAL • Kiptopeke archery-muzzle- s 4URNKEY )NSTALLATIONS Financing participate, one must be at as dogs or cats are welcome to Available loader hunts on November 7 and least 18 years of age, able to attend. Call 4-H Club Leader s 'UARDIAN %LITE #ERTIlED 3ERVICE 8 and shotgun hunts December s 2OUTINE -AINTENANCE 12 and 13. continuously swim at least 50 Diana Garrettson, at 529-5828; The application deadline for yards, and have a fitness level or 4-H Extension Agent Julie both Grayson Highlands hunts is which allows additional swim- Tritz at 462-5780. September 24. The lottery dead- line for both Kiptopeke hunts is ming with rest. October 3. Practice times are Tuesdays Lake Anna State Park will hold and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 8th Annual muzzleloader hunts November 18 a.m. and Saturdays from 7:30 and 19, and muzzleloader-shot- gun hunts December 2 and 3. The to 9 a.m. To join, call 435-0223, deadline for both lottery hunts at or visit stripers.com. DOG GONE DOG SHOW Lake Anna is September 19. Pocahontas State Park will n Weekend navigator Dream Fields in Kilmarnock hold muzzleloader-shotgun hunts Auxiliary Flotilla 33 of the December 1, 2, 17 and 18, with applications due by September United States Coast Guard will Oct.11th 11AM-2PM 26. offer a seven-session course, Each lottery requires a separate The Weekend Navigator, Tues- Registration at In Support of the Animal Welfare League application. Call 1-800-933-7275 day and Thursday evenings gate only for an application or download for the care of Northern Neck animals one at dcr.virginia.gov/state_ at the Lancaster Community Non-profit 501(c}3 organization. RainRain Date:Date: parks/hunting.shtml. Applications Library on School Street in and a $5 fee must be received by Kilmarnock. The course will All volunteer group, no paid staff. Oct.Oct. 18th20th the designated deadlines. begin at 7:30 p.m. September Open hunting is offered in des- ignated areas at Fairy Stone State 23. Park in Patrick and Henry coun- The course will concentrate ties; Grayson Highlands State on GPS Navigation and Con- Admission: $5.OO Adult Children under 12 yrs. free Park ; Hungry Mother State Park ventional Piloting. To enroll, in Smyth County; Occoneechee Pooch entry fee: $3.00 per pet for each event State Park in Mecklenburg County; call Matt Wood at 435-9773. and Pocahontas State Park. All hunting laws and regula- n Plant walk 1. Pet Photo Contest 11 am. Judged 2:00 p.m. Bring your own favorite photo. Hint: recent win- tions apply in Virginia State Parks. A Native Plant Society Plant Additional rules may apply in indi- Walk will be held from 10 a.m. ners were pooches in amusing antics or precious poses. vidual parks, and all lottery and reservation hunts have special to noon September 25 at Belle 2. Aged to Perfection 11 am Open to any dog 10 years or older. Your dog will be judged on gen- regulations. Isle State Park. Several state parks are in or View and study the native eral appearance as well as personality and behavior. near state forests, national forests plant landscape and beds that 3. Puppy Love 11:10 am Open to any puppy under the age of 10 months. Your puppy will be or wildlife management areas that allow hunting. State parks with were installed at the new Visi- judged for quality of it’s coat and general appearance. overnight accommodations are tor Center. For directions, call convenient and economical base the park at 462-5030. 4. Clever K-9 tricks 11:20 am Can your dog jump through a hoop, sing or play dead? Any trick camps for hunting anywhere in will do. the area. These parks offer maps n Boat safety and affordable camping or cabin 5. Biggest Lap Dog 11:30 am Open to any large dog (minimum 60 lbs.) that is willing to climb accommodations only minutes The U.S. Coast Guard Auxil- from the field. Campsites are iary Flotilla 3-10 will conduct into your lap (with your help) and remain there for one minute or more. available through early December, an “About Boating Safely” and cabins are open year-round. class at the Northumberland 6. Breeder’s Choice Under 25 lbs. 11:40 am / Over 25 lbs. 11:50 am Open to any purebred dog. For information on hunting licenses, hunter safety education County Rescue Squad in Reed- Class divided according to size. Your dog will be judged for the quality of its coat, general ap- and hunting regulations, call the ville from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. pearance as well as personality and behavior. Virginia Department of Game and Saturday, September 20. The Inland Fisheries at 367-1000, or fee is $35 per person. To reg- 7. Longest Ears 12 noon No matter how short or tall your dog is, a ‘ruler’ will help the Judge. visit dgif.virginia.gov. Virginia State Parks are man- ister, call Judy Julian at 529- 8. Mixed Breed All American Under 25 lbs. 12:10 pm. / Over 25 lbs. 12:20 pm. Any mixed aged by the Virginia Department 6765. of Conservation and Recreation. breed pooch is invited to compete. Class divided according to size. Your dog will be judged for For information about hunting its coat, personality and behavior. opportunities and programs in Correction Virginia State Parks, hunt lot- An article about the Lancaster 9. Best Tail Wagging 12:30 pm Your happy pet will be judged for the most enthusiastic tail tery applications or reservations, High School junior varsity camping or cabin reservations, football team in the September wagging encouraged by you. or phone numbers for parks that 11 Record, erroneously identi- allow hunting, call 1-800-933- 10. Fluffiest Tail 12:40 pm Please, no teasing of Fido’s hair! 7275. For more information on fied the team’s quarterback as 11. Mighty Mites 12:50 pm Open to any dog over 10 months & under 15 lbs. Good things come Virginia State Parks, visit virgini- Kedrick Diggs. The player’s astateparks.gov. name is Kedrick Lee. in small packages. Judged on general appearance, personality and behavior. 12. Therapy Dogs to be recognized 1:00 p.m.. 13. A Pooch who can Smooch 1:10 pm Every dog knows how to kiss. Can your dog give the big- gest and wettest kiss? No kissing the judge allowed! 14. Most Spots 1:20 pm How high can you count without losing track? Your dog doesn’t need to be a Dalmatian. 15. Prettiest Eyes 1:30 pm No matter the color, size, crossed, or straight. Do you have a Frank Sinatra in the family; ole Blue Eyes? 16. Best Beggar 1:40 pm Ever met a dog that didn’t excel in this category? Competition is tough; but free treats for the pooches who participate. 17. Owner & Pooch Look-a-like 1:50 pm Ever been told your dog looks like you, or, you look like your dog? Does your hair-do match your pooch? Do you travel together in matching out- fits? This event should be great fun!
Animal Welfare League Shop/Office: 44 Irvington Rd., Kilmarnock 435-0822 A16 From the front Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • September 18, 2008 DAR promotes Constitution awareness Wednesday, September 17, be free and live their lives under begins the national celebra- their own governance was the tion of Constitution Week. The impetus of the American Revo- weeklong commemoration of lution. Today, the Constitution America’s most important docu- stands as an icon of freedom for ment is one of the country’s least people around the world. known official observances. “Constitution Week is the The Constitution stands as perfect opportunity to read and a testament to the tenacity of study this great document which Americans throughout history is the safeguard of our American to maintain their liberties and liberties,” said DAR President freedom, and to ensure those General, Linda Gist Calvin. “We unalienable rights to every encourage all citizens across the American. country to take time this week to The tradition of celebrating reflect on our heritage of free- the Constitution was started dom.” many years ago by the Daugh- The DAR has served America ters of the American Revolu- for 118 years. In 1928, the DAR tion (DAR). In 1955, the DAR began work on a building as a petitioned Congress to set aside memorial to the Constitution. September 17 through 23 annu- John Russell Pope, architect of Summer concert series ends with back-to-back shows ally for the observance of Con- the Jefferson Memorial, was The Music By The River concert series for 2008 ended last Saturday (right photo), Gray Granger of Richmond, Macon stitution Week. commissioned to design the per- weekend with back-to-back shows. On Sunday, Mercy Gurley of Williamsburg and Bill Gurley of Crawford’s The resolution was adopted forming arts center, known as Creek (left photo), featuring Cheryl Nystrom and Jim Ball Corner brought a variety of American and folk music. The by the U.S. Congress and signed DAR Constitution Hall. Today, of Weems brought aggressive folk and rock to the stage. On series was sponsored by Friends of Belle Isle State Park. into law August 2, 1956, by Presi- DAR Constitution Hall is the dent Dwight D. Eisenhower. The only structure erected in tribute aims of the celebration are to to the Constitution of the U.S. emphasize citizens’ responsibili- Known as the largest wom- ties for protecting and defending en’s patriotic organization in the Gov. Kaine addresses gas supply the Constitution, preserving it world, the DAR has more than for posterity; inform the people 165,000 members with approxi- RICHMOND—Gov.Tim sible into those area affected.” actions, it is expected that there Virginia Office of Consumer that the Constitution is the basis mately 3,000 chapters in all 50 Kaine recently announced actions The Departments of Emer- will be sufficient fuel to meet the Affairs at 1-800-552-9963. for America’s great heritage and states and 11 foreign countries. to ensure adequate supplies of gency Management, Transpor- public’s needs. The Department “While we should have ade- the foundation for our way of The DAR has long promoted gasoline remain available. tation and Motor Vehicles have of Mines, Minerals and Energy quate supplies in Virginia, we life; and encourage the study of patriotism through commemo- “We recognize that the storms issued waivers to facilitate the will continue to closely monitor ask Virginians to do what they the historical events which led to rative celebrations, memorials, in the Gulf of Mexico have uninterrupted transportation of the situation to ensure that ade- can to help people in the Gulf the framing of the Constitution scholarships and activities for affected gasoline supplies and gasoline from suppliers to retail- quate supplies remain available. region by conserving fuel by not in September 1787. children, and programs for new prices, but we are asking Virgin- ers. The Department of Envi- While the wholesale cost of taking unnecessary trips or wast- The U.S. functions as a Repub- immigrants. For more informa- ians not to overreact. We encour- ronmental Quality is requesting gasoline is expected to increase as ing gasoline,” said Gov. Kaine. “I lic under the Constitution, which tion about DAR and its pro- age them to refuel their vehicles a waiver from the U.S. Environ- a result of the hurricanes resulting also encourage Virginians to step is the oldest document still in grams, visit www.dar.org, or call according to their normal rou- mental Protection Agency on in increases at the pump, anyone forward to provide assistance active use that outlines the self- 202-628-1776. tine,” said Gov. Kaine. “We have the use of reformulated gas that who believes they have been the through the Red Cross and other government of a people. This The Northern Neck is served taken steps to ensure that gasoline is normally required to control victim of price gouging is urged assistance organizations set up to landmark idea that men had the by the Cobbs Hall Chapter of the can be moved as quickly as pos- summer ozone levels. With these to report such instances to the help storm victims.” inalienable right as individuals to DAR. &/5*3&450$, MEN'S DEPARTMENT WOMENS DEPARTMENT HARDWICK From left are Irvington Town Council members Jimmie Lee DRESSES Crockett, Kathleen Pollard, Gene Edmonds and Mayor Alex- ander Fleet at a swearing-in ceremony last Thursday. SUITS by Koret, Plaza, South & Melissa Sizes 39-54 Irvington council Were $27995 - $29995 Were $8495 - $15295 $ 95 $ 95 $ 45 $ 45 studying ordinances Now 139 - 149 Now 42 - 76 to address potential HARDWICK SPORTSWEAR BLAZERS by Koret, Alfred Dunner & Graff waterfront hazards Mostly Navy IRVINGTON—For the second something like that in our com- Sizes 38 - 56 consecutive session of the Irving- munity,” said Jenkins. Were $17995 - $19995 ton Town Council, Michael Mer- She then told council that she 1 rill raised concerns regarding would be carrying a can of mace $ 95 $ 95 what he calls the “industrial slum with her in the future. Council Now 89 - 99 Now /2 off that is Irvington Marina.” member Jimmie Lee Crockett He provided council pho- suggested that a .38 pistol would tographs of what he further be more effective. HAGGAR, BERLE described as “environmental and Council member Robert West- SWEATERS health hazards” and “extremely brook spoke on the creation of unsafe structures.” Calls to the an architectural review board, SLACKS Were $2995 - $5000 marina were not returned at the voicing concerns that a property Sizes 34 - 56 time of publication. owner could potentially construct Mayor Alexander Fleet told a “concrete dome house” within Were $3995 - $9695 Merrill that his concerns would the town’s historic area and there $ 90 be addressed later in the meet- would be “nothing that we could Now $1995 - $4795 Now 19 ing. do about it.” Council was later presented He said he is looking for mem- with two draft ordinances: “Town bers to join the board, and hoped of Irvington Unsafe Struc- to put the proposed creation of the ARROW, ENRO tures Ordinance” and “Town board to a vote by October. Town SAS SHOES of Irvington Unsafe Marine manager Bob Hardesty said he Structure Ordinance.” The ordi- would schedule a planning com- DRESS SHIRTS Were $9400 - $12600 nances’ stated purposes are to mission meeting and place the Sizes 15 - 20 require the repair and removal necessary advertisements to start of hazardous wharves, piers, pil- the process. Were $3000 - $3995 ings, vessels and structures. The Council discussed a recent $ 00 $ 00 measures would enable the town town meeting at which citizens $ 00 $ 95 to “remove, repair or secure” of Irvington discussed several Now 15 - 19 Now 47 - 63 structures or vessels that “might proposed improvements to the endanger the public health or town. Proposals supported by ARROW, ENRO safety of other residents of the the majority of those in atten- town.” dance included public access to Robes, Slippers, The draft ordinances would the water and a bike path within apply to properties throughout town limits. Council member SPORT SHIRTS town. Gene Edmonds said the public Sizes Med. - 3XL Belts & Handbags The proposals outline recourses discourse was “wonderful.” $ 00 $ 00 available only after notice has Edmonds also spoke to council Were 30 - 40 been given the property owner on the implementation of a town $ 00 $ 00 1 and no corrective action is taken. website. He said he would bring Now 15 - 20 Now /2 off The draft also outlines the ability “more specific” figures to coun- of the town to charge the prop- cil at the next meeting. erty owner for the related costs Council member Kathleen and expenses. Unpaid expenses Pollard announced the town will CHILDREN’S DEPT. assessed to the property owner give away several shelves of ALL WEATHER would constitute a lien against the books to anyone who comes to Clothing and Gifts property, according to the draft. the town office to pick them up Council members agreed to during business hours. 1 review the draft and prepare COATS Were $14995 Now /2 off questions for town attorney Matt t Terry, who was on vacation. Kilmarnock . . . . 5)&26"-*5:$-05)*/(4503& Council will vote on presenting $ 95 '0380.&/ .&/"/%$)*-%3&/ the ordinances in a public hear- (continued from page A1) Now 74 ing next month. Centre committee, reported that a Addressing council, Kathy recent committee meeting had FLORSHEIM, SAS Jenkins said she recently was some “very lively discussion.” threatened by a large black dog He said several different options that was wandering around for the location and financing of since 1973 unleashed. Jenkins was walking the new town office were dis- SHOES two smaller dogs. The owner of cussed. He made a recommenda- Were $9000 - $15400 the larger dog caught it by the tion that council go into a closed Open Daily 9-5:30 • Sat. 9-5 collar and dragged it away before session to discuss potential prop- $ 00 $ 00 any physical altercation took erty acquisitions. No action was Now 45 - 77 Main St., Downtown Kilmarnock place. taken following the closed ses- 435-1212, 435-2350 “I love dogs, but we don’t need sion, according to Mayor Smith.