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.