Thursday, May 3, 2007 • Kilmarnock, • Ninetieth Year • Number 30 • Three Sections • 50¢ White Stone 288-unit hearings Bluff Point to address development town finances to resurface WHITE STONE—Three public HEATHSVILLE—A proposal hearings dealing with the town’s to build a new residential subdi- finances and fines will open the vision at Bluff Point is back on town council meeting tonight the Northumberland Board of (May 3) at 7 p.m. in the town hall Supervisors’ agenda again three in White Stone. months after it was first adver- An amendment to the current tised. fiscal year budget to include an Kilmarnock Land Develop- additional $20,000 will be the ment is planning to develop the topic of the first hearing. Next 144-acre Long Branch Farm into year’s proposed budget will be up a combination of single- and for public review and comments multi-family residences totaling in a second hearing. 288 units. Council will propose spend- Developers requested in Feb- ing $513,513, an increase of ruary that their hearing be tabled $356,413 over the budget year while they completed their appli- ending June 30, 2007. Increases cation and discussed the project are mostly attributed to capital with concerned neighbors. improvements to the business Indian Creek residents have district and additions in the area taken a keen interest in the devel- of public safety. Those expen- opment, which may include a ditures are expected to be cov- sewer system that could service ered by state and federal grants, their subdivision. according to town manager Other residents of Bluff Point Garey Conrad. Road are concerned that the sub- Conrad also noted that the division could overload the road town’s investments in the Local with traffic, despite VDOT’s Government Investment Pool assurance that the road is capa- (LGIP) and in three certificates ble of handling the additional of deposit have grown to approx- volume. imately $500,000, placing it in a Mitchell wins Best-In-Show The plans call for a “neo-tra- “highly liquid financial position.” Lancaster High School junior Shanita Mitchell won Best-In-Show among LHS students participating in the annual school- ditional” development that would He said White Stone’s estimated wide student art show last weekend. Mitchell was honored for her canvas painting entitled “Destiny’s Child.” Hundreds include 181 traditional family net worth at the beginning of the of pieces, both two- and three-dimensional, were on display at Lancaster Middle School in Kilmarnock last Saturday and residences, seven single estates, current fiscal year was $691,757, Sunday. The works were crafted by students in grades kindergarten through 12 and were judged by members of the Rap- seven quad units, 71 townhomes including land, equipment, fur- pahannock Art League.The Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts contributed to the prizes. For a list of the winners, see and one bed and breakfast. Also nishings, buildings and improve- page B11. (Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi) slated for the property is 8,000 ments. square feet of neighborhood A third public hearing will businesses such as a general address an ordinance raising store, two community piers and a fines related to vehicle moving boat launch. and parking violations and litter- The total open space alloted ing. It also would establish late for this acreage is 50 percent, payment fees. Speakers endorse proposed with 35 percent impervious sur- face. More than 200 feet of trees would buffer the development from the road. Steptoe’s Walkabout Representatives from Kilmar- $17.2 million school budget nock Land Development will series to begin May 4 present their proposal and the by Joan McBride board will take public comments KILMARNOCK—The Step- beginning at 7 p.m. in the courts toe’s Walkabout in downtown LANCASTER—The court- room ran out of seats as the building at 39 Judicial Place. Kilmarnock will begin Friday, At 7:30 p.m., the board will May 4. The theme will be “River Lancaster board of supervisors took public comment on the pro- hear comments on its proposal Country.” to abandon the bus loop at the Entertainment, from 5 to 8 posed fiscal year 2007-08 school budget. middle and elementary schools p.m., will include the Wayne T. near Claraville. Holt Band, the Sharon Baptist More than 30 citizens offered Church Men’s Choir and the New input, with two speakers oppos- Edition Line Dancers. ing the $17.2 million budget. Rappahannock Art League School teachers, administrators, members will paint scenes and parents, volunteers, and school Rev. Morris portraits around town. board members made up the Children attending can design majority of those who urged that to bless fleet their own nautical flags with the budget be passed as proposed fabric and paints provided by the by the school board. REEDVILLE—The annual RAL. Children also are invited to Parent Jack Hoffman presented Blessing of the Fleet will be held create their own masterpiece on a signed petition supporting the Sunday, May 6, in Reedville. a blackboard with colored chalk school board’s budget “as writ- At 3:30 p.m., a parade of boats outside the Doll House on Main ten, with no cuts.” He said that in Shawn Stickler speaks in favor of the school budget. will progress up Cockrell’s Creek Street. just over 48 hours, three people to the old Morris-Fisher factory had secured signatures from over tall stack property where the cer- 790 citizens. Those charged with investigat- ers through competitive salaries ing the parking lot conditions were continuing refrains in the emony will begin at 4 p.m. Numerous times during the Adoption session Sponsored by St. Mary’s Epis- almost three-hour hearing, board have all agreed that the situa- public remarks. tion is dangerous, she said. She “How can anyone think that The Lancaster board of copal Church in Fleeton and chairman Pete Geilich reminded Omega Protein Inc., the Reed- citizens that the county supervi- invited the supervisors to come SOL remediation is not justi- supervisors will meet at to the school at 8:15 a.m. and fied?” asked Emerson Gravatt, 3 p.m. today (May 3) to ville celebration has evolved sors appropriate money for the over the last 35 years to include schools. The school board makes 3:15 p.m. any week day to see the husband of a primary teacher consider the adoption of situation for themselves. and an admitted remedial read- a school budget for fiscal crab potters, fish trappers, the the final line-item allocations. menhaden fleet, and pleasure Nuts and bolts concerns “I don’t feel like our school ing student himself in the 1950’s. year 2007-08. The meeting is a number one priority,” said He acknowledged several of his will be held in the General craft. The Rev. Edward A. Tulis, expressed by school supporters Rector of St. Mary’s Church, involved pedestrian safety at the Lancaster High School student former teachers by name for the District courtroom. Tabitha Rinehart, the only stu- extra help they had offered him. invites all boaters to participate primary school during student in the parade and all well-wishers drop-off and pick-up times, the dent to speak at the hearing. An Gravatt took exception to example, she said, “The Internet the content of an April 2 memo Adjustment session to gather on shore at the old tall condition of the division’s aging stack property at Omega Protein school buildings, and outdated never works.” drafted by county planning The Lancaster school board Reading is fundamental administrator Jack Larson, a will meet Tuesday, May off Fleeton Road. supplies and equipment. Capt. Gus Dunaway will serve Parent Cindy Clarke has two The necessity of meeting former senior financial man- 8, at 5 p.m. at the school state and federal standards for ager in charge of budgeting and board office to consider as Honorary Harbormaster. The kids at Lancaster Primary School Virginia Marine Police patrol The Rivah Visitor’s Guide (LPS) where she said the traffic classroom instruction, fulfilling accounting in the Marine Corps. adjustments to the 2007- the public trust to adequately Larson’s memo to the supervi- 08 school budget based on vessel Cape Charles with Marine has arrived on newsstands patterns and inadequate parking Police Officers Lisa Gruber and throughout the Northern Neck make for unsafe conditions in the educate children, and the desire sors reported on his analysis of actions by the supervisors. and Middle Peninsula. morning and afternoon. to attract and keep good teach- (continued on page A15) (continued on page A15) Clarification County administrator Kenneth Inside PUD plat due review D. Eades noted that last week’s article on Northumberland Coun- ■ by Audrey Thomasson ty’s proposed budget “missed the Soaring high: KILMARNOCK—An application by developer Fred West mark” on the following line item Weems youth earns to rezone Grace Hill subdivision from Lancaster County R-1 to increases: Eagle Scout...... B15 Kilmarnock’s first planned unit development (PUD) will come • $79,800 for the new construc- before town planning commissioners next week. tion supervisor includes office Business...... B7-10 The site is off Harris Road and the rezoning request is the first expenses and a trailer as well as Calendar...... A2-3 within the new extended town limits established under Kilmar- his salary. Churches...... B2-6 nock’s boundary line adjustment (BLA). A court ruling approv- • $62,880 for an Assistant Classified...... C1-11 ing the BLA took effect at midnight, April 30. Commonwealth’s Attorney Directory...... C14-15 The public hearing on Grace Hill is planned for 7 p.m. Tues- includes her salary as well as 4 Notices...... C13-14 day, May 8, in the town hall at 514 North Main Street. percent salary increases for the Obituaries...... B3,5 Planners will consider West’s proposal for 65 single family other employees in that depart- Opinion...... A4-5 lots, some measuring 12,000 square feet. According to docu- ment. Police...... B1 ments submitted to the town, the subdivision will be arranged in • $94,678 for two deputies Schools...... B11-15 a village-like setting on nearly 39 acres of rolling hills with 40 also includes 4 percent salary percent of the land reserved as green or open space. Plans also Packett wins grand prize increases for the other employees Sports...... A11-14 include a community club house, a swimming pool and gardens. in that department. Upcoming...... A2-3,7-10 Houses will be 1,800 square feet or more and will have an Fourth-grade student Madison Packett won $75 as the • $30,500 for sheriff’s cars is initial price tag in the high $300,000s, according to West. grand prize winner in the second annual art contest at just the increase to include two Town manager Lee Capps said that while PUD zoning allows Northumberland Elementary School. Packett’s art and new vehicles, for a total of five a maximum of five 3-story dwellings per acre, West’s high-end essay depicted what living on the Northern Neck means new vehicles. development calls for a density of four 2-story dwellings per to her. From left are Packett and contest sponsor Starr • $348,000 for the tower acre. Smith of United Country Bay River Realty in Callao. She includes installing a new tower, The application is available for public viewing in the town said entries doubled this year with Bonnie Prince’s second- budgeted at $180,000, and grade class submitting the most entries. (Photo by Audrey 6 56 52 5 10 49 1 6 office or at Lancaster Community Library during regular hours. upgrading 911 equipment, bud- Thomasson) geted at $150,000. A2 Upcoming Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 3, 2007 May 5 Saturday The Colonial Dames VXII Century will meet at 10:30 3 Thursday a.m. at the Andrew Chapel of Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at the United Methodist Church Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. in Montross. Virginia state first Al-ANON meets at 7 p.m. at vice president Nan Ackerman Riverside Warsaw Medical Arts of Burke will speak. Lunch will building in Warsaw. follow the meeting. �������������������������������������������������������� The RFM Boat Shop opens A Yard Sale will be held from 8 at 9 a.m. at the Reedville a.m. to 4 p.m. at White Stone ������������������������������������������ Fishermen’s Museum. 453-6629. United Methodist Church. ������� ������� �������� �������������������������� The RFM Modelers meet at 10 ������������������������� ����� ��� ����������������������������������� a.m. at Reedville Fishermen’s ������������������������ �������� ����������������������������������� ���������������������������������� ���������������������������������� Museum. 453-6529. 6 Sunday ���������������������������������� ������������������������������������ No-Name Needlers will gather The Widowed Persons ������������������������������� �������������������������������� at 1 p.m. at The Art of Coffee in Service for Lancaster and �������������������������������� ����������������������������������� Montross. 493-0873. Northumberland counties ��������������������� ���������������������������������� The Airport Club of Hummel Down on the Farm will hold its lunch brunch at �������������������������������� �������������������������������� ������������������������������ Field meets at 6 p.m. for a Buenos Nachos in Kilmarnock Monty and Peggy Swann (above) of Bearcroft Farms in Nor- ��������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� dinner meeting at The Pilot thumberland County will host visitors on the 2007 Down on the immediately following church ������������������������������������ �������������������������������������� House at Topping. 758-5500. Farm Tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. The Cowart Canning services. ���������������������������������� �������������������������������������� The Rappatomac Writers Facility and Cowart Seafood Corporation on the Coan River Andy Stein’s Blue Four will ����������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� Critique Group will meet at 10 also are on the tour. Brochures are available at the Tidewater be in concert at 3 p.m. in �������������������������������������������������� RC&D, the Northern Neck Tourism Council, Northern Neck ��������������� a.m. at Wicomico Episcopal the Mathews High School Cooperative Extension offices, local businesses and libraries, or ����������������������������� ������������� ������������������� Church in Wicomico Church. call 443-1118. auditorium. The concert is �������������������������������� ����������������������������������� The Marine Corps League presented by Concerts on the ������������������������������������ ����������������������������������� Detachment will meet at 7:30 Bay. $25. 725-7560. ��������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� p.m. at the Callao Volunteer Fire The Annual Blessing Of ���������������������������������� ����������������������������������� Department building. 462-7868. The Fleet will be held in ���������������������������������� ���������������������������������������� 4 Friday 5 Saturday ����������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������ The White Stone Town Council Marna and Macy will play A Kentucky Derby Party will be Reedville. At 3:30 p.m., a ������������������������������������� will meet at 7 p.m. at the town country, rock and rockabilly held at the Tavern Complex in parade of boats will progress ���������������� �������������������������������� office. on the deck at Smokin’ Joe’s Heathsville from 3 to 7 p.m. Mint up Cockrell’s Creek to the old �������������������������������� ���������������������� The Wetlands Board for In Kilmarnock from 6 to 10 juleps, dinner, auction, $50. For Morris-Fisher factory tall stack ��������������������������������� Northumberland County property where the ceremony ���������������������������������� ����� ��� ���� ����� ������� p.m. $5. 435-6000, or www. reservations, call 580-3377 ���������������������������������� will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the will begin at 4 p.m. By land, ��������������������������������� smokinjoesbarbeque.com. The Irvington Farmers’ Market �������������������������������� ������������������������������������� courthouse in Heathsville. A Spaghetti Dinner will be will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. follow Fleeton Road to the ������ �������� ����� ���� ������������ ���������������������������������� The Music Program at served from 5 to 7 p.m. by the on the Irvington Commons. old stack property at Omega �������� ������������������������������ Northumberland Elementary Emmanuel United Methodist The Steamboat Era Museum in Protein. Local clergy bless the ������������������������������������������������������ School will present a free spring Women at the church in Irvington opens for the season. commercial and recreational ������������������������������ ����������������������������������� ����������������������������������� musical featuring the NES band, Morattico. Donations accepted. Exhibits include “The Bay at War” fishing fleet. �������������������������������� fourth-grade choir and fifth- Shelley Yates will be the ��� ��������� ������������� �������� Carryout available. and The Transition from Sail to ��������������������������������� ���������������������������������� grade recorder ensemble at 7:45 The Annual Book Sale Steam.” Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 Northern Neck-Middle ���������� ���������� ������ ������� ��������� � ������� �������������� p.m. at the elementary school sponsored by Friends of p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays Penninsula IANDS speaker at ���������������������������������� ������������������������������ gymnasium the Library (FOL) at the and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Rappahannock Westminster- ���������������������������������� ����������������������������������������� ��������� The Board Of Supervisors for Rappahannock Community The Annual Grace Church Yard Canterbury from 2:30 to 4:30 ��������������� ������������������������������������������������������ Lancaster County will hold an College Library Center in Sale And Auction will be held p.m. Yates will speak of her ���������������������� adoption session on the county Warsaw will be held in Room from 8 a.m. to noon at the YMCA/ near-death experience. She ����������������� ��������������������������������������� school budget at 3 p.m. at the 202 in the Annex. Hours are 11 Boys Camp at the end of Boys also will discuss a Meditation ������������ ������� ������������ ��������������������������������� courthouse in Lancaster. a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and individuals Camp Road near Kilmarnock. date set July 17 from 7:11 a.m. ��������������������������������� ������������������������������������� The Annual Book Sale to 8:11 a.m. ����������������������������������� ����������������������������������� may park in the student parking 462-9888. ������������������������������������ sponsored by Friends of lot. Former Kilmarnock native and ������� ������ ������������� ������� ������������������������������������ ������������������������������������� the Library (FOL) at the author, Lee Rice, will sign the The ����������������������������������� ���������������������������������� Rappahannock Community Life of P, a memoir of his mother, 7 Monday ������������������������������������� ���������������������� College Library Center in Warsaw 5 Saturday Julia Penington Norris, at Twice The Historyland Community ������������������������������� will be held in Room 202 in the A Yard/Bake Sale will be held Told Tales between 11 a.m. and 1 Workshop volunteer craft ��������������������������������� ������������ ������������������������������������� Annex. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 at the White Stone Church of the p.m. group meets at the Lancaster ������������������������ ����������������������� ��������� ���������� �� ��������� ����� p.m. and individuals may park in Nazarene Family Life Center at “How to Read a Nautical Woman’s Club from 10 a.m. ��������������������������������� the student parking lot. 57 Whisk Drive from 7:30 a.m. Chart” will be offered by Flotilla to 2 p.m. Brown bag lunch. ������������������ ���� ���� ������������������������������������ A Program On Tomatoes will until all goods are sold. The 33 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Guests welcome. ������������������������������������ ��������������������������������� be presented by Horticulture donation sale will benefit a youth Lancaster Community Library in Historian Larry S. Chowning ������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ���������� Extension agent Megan mission trip to Bulgaria. Kilmarnock. To enroll, contact of Urbanna will speak at the ������������������������������������� Schneider at the Church of Middlesex County Republican ������������������������������������ The Chesapeake Bay Dowsers Wallace Dawson at 462-7701, or ����������������������������������� ����������������������������� the Visitation on Route 33 in Association will meet at 9 a.m. [email protected]. Committee’s quarterly meeting ������������������������ ���������������������� �������� ��� Topping at 7 p.m. at the Lancaster Community A Yard Sale to benefit the at 7 p.m. in the Cooks Corner ����������������������������������� Library in Kilmarnock. 462-5518. Morattico Waterfront Museum Office Complex conference ������������ ������������������������������������ room on Route 33. ������������������������������������ �������������������������������� A Sunset Canoe Trip will be will be held from 7 a.m. to noon ������������������������ 4 Friday held at Belle Isle State Park from at the museum pavillion. Spaces ������������������������������� (continued on page A3) ������������������������������������� Bingo is played at the Upper 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $6. Discussion available for $10. 462-0442. �������������������������������� ���������� Lancaster Ruritan Center in will focus on Capt. John A Spring Open House will ������������������������������� Lively at 5:45 p.m. Smith’s Discoveries along the be held at Ingleside Vineyards ��������������������� ��������������������������������� Bingo will be played at the Mid- Rappahannock River. 462-5030. in Westmoreland County. Brass Polishing �������������������������������������� ��������������������������������� �������������������������������������� County Rescue Squad Building of Williamsburg ������������������������������������ Derby Day At Dymer Hall, Complimentary refreshments. 224- ���������������������������������� in Heathsville at 7 p.m. Chesapeake Academy’s annual 8687. Polishing Brass & Brass Beds ��������������������������������������� Brass, Copper, Silver & Pewter ������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� The RFM Quilters meet at 1 silent and live dinner auction The Annual Book Sale Fireplace Accessories �������������������������������������������������� �������������������� p.m. at Reedville Fishermen’s will be held at Dymer Hall, the sponsored by Friends of the Door Handles/Knockers Museum. 453-6529. home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Library at the Rappahannock Other Home Items ������������������������� The RFM Stitchers meet at 9:30 Bryant II. Mint juleps, open bar, Community College Library Lamps & Lamp Repair ����������������� Call 435-1701 Free Pick-up/Delivery a.m. at Reedville Fishermen’s hors d’oeuvres, the race, dinner, Center in Warsaw will be held ���������������������������������� to join the 30 years experience ���������� ����� ���������� ������� Museum. 453-6529. raffles, silent and live auctions. in Room 202 in the Annex. Serving Virginia ���������������������������������� Record’s Dining Guide River Country is the theme By invitation, 438-6490. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. �������������������������������� for Steptoe’s Walkabout in and individuals may park in the Wayne Harris • 757- 220-3466 ���������������������� Cell: 757-810-1677 downtown Kilmarnock. The student parking lot. focus of the stroll is on visual and live arts. 5 to 8 p.m.The ������ Wayne T. 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������������������������� ����������������������� 7 Monday 8 Tuesday 9 Wednesday 10 Thursday ������������������������ A Chicken Dinner will be held “Boat Talk,” an exchange of The RFM Quilters meet The RFM Modelers meet at American Legion Post 117 ideas on classic and wooden at 9:30 a.m. at Reedville at 10 a.m. at Reedville �������������������������� in Reedville from 5 to 6:30 boats, will be held at 2 p.m. Fishermen’s Museum. 453- Fishermen’s Museum. 453- �������������������� p.m. $8 adults, $4 children at the Reedville Fishermen’s 6529. 6529. under age 13. 580-8599. Museum. 462-9829. The Lancaster Lions Club will The RFM Photo Group ������������ The Friends Of Belle Isle The Rappahannock Pistol meet at 6:30 p.m. at Rose’s meets at 2 p.m. at Reedville ����������������������������� State Park meet at 7 p.m. at And Rifle Club will meet at 7 Crab House in Kilmarnock. Fishermen’s Museum. 453-

������������������������������� the park office. New members p.m. at the Northside Branch 435-0064. 6529. �������������������������������������������������������������� welcome. of the Bank of Lancaster in Duplicate Bridge will be No-Name Needlers will Tom Camden, director Kilmarnock. 435-2143. played at 1 p.m. at the gather at 1 p.m. at The Art of of special collections for The Kilmarnock Planning Woman’s Club of White Stone. Coffee in Montross. 493-0873. the Library of Virginia, will Commission will meet at 7 Men, women and newcomers The Wetlands Board for speak at Rappahannock p.m. at town hall. are invited. No reservations Lancaster County will meet at Westminster-Canterbury’s A Depression Recovery are needed. 462-7605. 9:30 a.m. at the courthouse in Viewpoints May 7 at 11 a.m. A Support Group will meet The Spring Meeting of the Lancaster. complimentary buffet luncheon at 2 p.m. at the Kilmarnock Northern Neck Historical The Irvington Town Council will follow. Call 438-4000 for Seventh-Day Advetist Church. Society will be held in the will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the reservations. 758-8110. Council House at Stratford town office. The Northern Neck Audubon The Northern Neck Chapter Hall Plantation. Louis Malon, The Interfaith Service Society will meet at 7 p.m. of the National Active and director of preservation Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Retired Federal Employees services of the Association for at Wicomico Episcopal Church Kilmarnock. The program will will meet at noon at the Preservation of Virginia in Wicomico Church. be on bird calls. Rapphannock Church of Christ Antiquities (APVA), will be the The Upper Lancaster Ruritan near Haynesville. Del. Rob featured speaker. To attend, Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Wittman will speak. $11. For call Wanda Mason at 224- the Ruritan Center in Lively. 8 Tuesday reservations, call Jon Baer at 0163. American Legion Post 117 The RFM Boat Shop opens 436-0511. The Woman’s Club of will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the at 9 a.m. at the Reedville Lancaster will meet at 10:45 post home in Reedville. Fishermen’s Museum. 453- a.m. Bring a sandwich. All The Rappahannock Amateur 6629. 9 Wednesday guests are welcome. To Radio Association will meet The Kilmarnock & District The Rotary Breakfast Club attend, call Susie Pierce at at 7:30 p.m. at the Mid- Pipe Band rehearses at 7:15 meets at 7:30 a.m. at Lee’s 462-7055. County Volunteer Rescue p.m. at Campbell Memorial Restaurant in Kilmarnock. The Food for Thought lecture Squad Building at 7990 Presbyterian Church in The Kiwanis Club meets will feature “Mrs. John Rolfe Northumberland Highway near Weems. 462-7125. at 7:30 a.m. at St. Andrews of Heacham, Norfolk, Better Heathsville. Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at Presbyterian Church in Known as Pocahontas,” A Cancer Support Group Kilmarnock United Methodist Kilmarnock. presented by John Haden of will meet at Rappahannock Church. The Rotary Club for Lincolnshire, England, at the General Hospital at 3 p.m. A Bridge Discussion Group Kilmarnock, Irvington and Transportation Museum at the 435-8593. will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the White Stone meets at 12:30 Tavern Complex in Heathsville. The Board of Supervisors Woman’s Club of Lancaster’s p.m. at Rappahannock The lecture will start at 5:30 for Northumberland County clubhouse in Lancaster. $5. Westminster-Canterbury. p.m. and a wine and cheese will meet at 5 p.m. at the 462-0742. The Northern Neck Bay reception will follow. $10, courthouse in Heathsville. Duplicate Bridge will Tones meets at 2:30 p.m. Students free. 580-3377. Public hearings begin at 7 be played at 1 p.m. at at St. Andrews Presbyterian The Rappahannock p.m. at the courts building. Rappahannock Westminster- Church in Kilmarnock. 438- Community College Board (Submit calendar items to Canterbury.435-3441. 5127. will convene on the Glenns Robert Mason Jr., editor.) campus at 1 p.m. The Northern Neck Soil FALL CRUISE SPECIALS And Water Conservation District will meet at 7 p.m. at Rappahannock �������������������� Smokin’ Joe’s the Northern Neck Planning District Commission Office Record ������������������������� Marna & Macy • 6pm - 10pm Building in Warsaw. ALASKA Sept. 5-16 Friday, May 4 Deadlines Travel to the land of your dreams, see 10 Thursday Display advertising: Mt. McKinley & cruise the coastal ar- ���������������� Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at eas of Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. Monday at 5 p.m. Prices start at $1850 � � � � � Al-ANON meets at 7 p.m. at Riverside Warsaw Medical Arts CANADA/NEW ENGLAND � � ����������� building in Warsaw. Classified advertising: The RFM Boat Shop opens Sept. 15-22 ������������������������������������� at 9 a.m. at the Reedville Tuesday at noon Spectacular fall cruise, Boston to ��������������������� Fishermen’s Museum. 453- Montreal, see where the glories of nature 6629. News with photos and & history meet. Prices start at $1450 804-435-6000 • Kilmarnock for calendar listing: Tuesday at 11 a.m. ���������������� ������������������������������ All other news: ��������������������������� Tuesday at 2 p.m. ���������������������������������

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������������������������������ ����������������������������������������������������� A4 Opinion Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 3, 2007 Fiction or Letters to the Editor Fact Excerpts by Henry Lane Hull Budget priorities cially where they are constrained from Bob’s Almanac ost people hold members of the clergy to that they wanted to return shoreside, and purchased on their landward side, or starved high standards. To enter God’s service is a a home near Irvington. Life was good for them. As From Jodi Hoffman, of sediment. Many millions by Robert Mason Jr. Mspecial calling, one which requires humility recently as January, they had traveled to Costa Rica White Stone more people are projected to be on the part of the aspirant, recognizing that much will and the Panama Canal, but Kurtis again was battling I believe the proposed school flooded every year due to sea- Baseball season is here and be expected. The initial vocation must be tempered by his disease. Last week he succumbed after so many budget will result in the prover- level rise by the 2080s. Those so is budget time. years of working in the vineyard, experiencing life’s personal victories over its grip. bial slippery slope: As the abil- densely-populated and low-lying It really comes as no surprise challenges and triumphs, always seeing purpose and I never heard Kurtis Hess deliver a sermon and I ity to provide quality education areas where adaptive capacity is that folks working on improve- focus. never accompanied him in visiting the sick. I never wanes, so goes the potential of relatively low, and which already ments to the Dreamfields ball Six years ago I met one of the most memorable cler- attended any of his academic lectures, and do not sending quality citizens in to face other challenges such as park near Kilmarnock would gymen I ever have known. His name was Kurtis Hess, know if I ever met any of his many students. I never our society—a proven fact and a tropical storms or local coastal come to the town seeking funds. and at that time he and his wife, Jean, were moving read any of his scholarly treatises, nor observed first- simple equation. subsidence, are especially at I like baseball as much as the from Kilmarnock to live on their boat, exploring new hand any of his professional activities. What I did What will be the fate of our risk.” next guy. I’m an American. waters, and enjoying the partial retirement he recently have the opportunity to observe was a man whose community when we mass pro- This projection is the consen- Just because I can’t catch, hit had entered. In part, their decision had come about whole life of doing all those things had prepared him duce minimum wage earners sus of the majority of climate or throw the ball, doesn’t mean due to a diagnosis Kurtis had received the year before to be able to face the future with joy regardless of and propagators of the higher scientists and as Arnold Schwar- I can’t watch the game with I met them. what befell him. crime rate verses turning out zenegger says, “If 98 doctors tell much enthusiasm. In his late 50s doctors had told him that he had a To me he will always be memorable for the way well educated children who have me my son needs medication My Little League career very advanced stage of cancer and that the only treat- in which he held all parts of his life together, trusting the potential to be assets to our and two disagree, I go with the could best be described as a ment possible would be so severe that it either would that God knew best, and knowing that true happiness county rather than a financial 98.” But the Gore trashers would degree or two above a disaster. I cure him or kill him. Kurtis believed in life and opted could be found in conforming his will to His will. The drain? rather argue over the particu- never got a hit. I never made an to undergo the procedures. Happily, in his case, the two adjectives which best describe Kurtis are gentle As a tax payer, I see it as a “pay lars of the “Inconvenient Truth” out. I got on base several times first outcome was the result. and genuine. Like another great clergyman, Saint now or pay later” situation. I’d prognosis and accuse Gore’s of by walk and scored too few He was able to speak of the ordeal with both resig- Francis de Sales, he could see a plan in the world’s much rather pay now with pride “alarmism” than deal with the times to remember. nation and optimism. Meeting him back in 2001, one creation and understand the part he was to play in it, a and optimism for the future of real-life challenge of how to keep I had fun. But the team would not have known what he had suffered. He was role of gentle simplicity and profound goodness. our community than to pay later these threats from growing. wasn’t much better and that was a person of tremendous gentleness and abiding inter- I regret that I did not know him before he fell ill, but down the road, not so much with As the world’s leading polluter, before I knew what it felt like to est in other people. After he told me what had been count my own personal encounter with him to have dollars as the loss of a fine com- America should be taking the win. Winning is more fun. his fate the year before, I found it hard to believe that been a blessing not merely to me, but to the many munity. lead. But with a president who I’m a St. Louis fan and I’ve he could have been so ill. He was looking forward to folks I have known since meeting him, specifically And while I’m at it—our vol- is brain dead on the issue, who enjoyed many a fun evening at life aboard, and continuing his academic work as a those who were suffering as he was. I have repeated unteer fire, rescue and police denigrates his own EPA environ- Busch Stadium. The Cardinals seminary professor in Richmond. his story and tried to describe his faith and fortitude to departments can use some more mental laws, that just isn’t going win a lot and the beer is ice The Hesses had built a wonderful home on Indian those walking that same path, hoping that I could be a help as our community grows. to happen. so what can we do? cold. Creek, the dominant feature of which was an indoor conduit in passing on some of the graces and hope he As I see it, there are two of the In addition to cutting down Wiffle ball is more my speed. pond and fountain with a splendid carved heron wel- exhibited these last seven years. most basic principals at risk here: on our personal energy use, we I can play a mean game of coming all who entered the foyer. The grounds were When I learned that he had died, my first thought opportunity in our community can support those who recognize wiffle ball. a veritable park, and inside Kurtis and Jean displayed was that I was only one of so many who had witnessed (education) and the means to the threat and advocate “green” But, when it comes to the their remarkable collection of wooden German nut- his courage and cheerfulness, and only one more who protect our quality of life. policies. Dealing with global budget — the school budget, crackers. I remember thinking that in an earlier had passed along to others in similar need the story warming should be an issue of the town budget, the county century, Tchaikovsky could have used the scene for of what he was, and what he was like. I do not think Vote for stewardship, seeing that our chil- budget, my household budget, inspiration when writing his suite. there exist any better accolades that could be said of dren and future generations can any budget — it’s all hardball. Well, when the house sold, the Hesses packed up, anyone. John Van Hoy share in the glories of this God- Lancaster High School went aboard, and off they sailed. They enjoyed life at The Rev. Dr. Kurtis Claude Hess, April 29, 1941 given planet as we have enjoyed baseball coach and Youth Club sea for several years, then two years ago they decided – April 25, 2007. R.I.P. From Carol Dawson, them. But I doubt if these nay- of Lancaster County sup- Morattico sayers understand any of this, or porter Welby Saunders recently Republicans soon must choose even care about it. approached the Kilmarnock a nominee to run for the Virginia Town Council with a request Delegate’s Report Senate in November, to fill the for $5,000 to lead off a capital seat being vacated by Sen. John Protect the birds campaign to raise money for by Del. Robert J. Wittman Chichester. From Amanda Chase, a press box with bathrooms at There are four fine candidates Kilmarnock Dreamfields. Many community members has limited the provision of direct broadband. With more and more running for the nomination. They Spring has sprung and the I’m all for a press box and recently gathered to discuss broadband access such as DSL in changes in our local economy, it will compete in a Party Canvass birds are singing. It is wonderful bathrooms are a necessity, bringing broadband to the North- our region. is necessary that this region be May 19. This is the nomination to hear the birds with their melo- but I’m not sure we should be ern Neck. The reason that the government competitive in creating new busi- method chosen by the 28th Dis- dies bringing joy to all that hear asking the town to fund a proj- To recap, the project is to create has not made an effort until now ness opportunities for future gen- trict Republican Committee, and them. ect beyond the town limits. the infrastructure for broadband to build broadband infrastructure erations; broadband will help us it seems to me that it is a fair and Is the town of Kilmarnock As far as I know, Dream- internet by laying fiber optic also deals largely with the high achieve this goal. equitable method. “A Bird Sanctuary”? There are fields is owned by the Youth cable. This will be planned by costs. The cost of building broad- It has long been known that Of the four candidates, John so many signs, I cannot find the Club of Lancaster County. That Mid-Atlantic Broadband and band can create significant chal- with greater economic develop- Van Hoy is by far the most quali- signs promoting Kilmarnock as would be using public funds for financed through funds from lenges to gather the necessary ment, regions see higher incomes, fied. I have known John for many “A Bird Sanctuary.” improvements at a privately- local, state, and federal govern- resources, but the costs associated better schools, lower unemploy- years in my various roles within This is their home as much as ownded facility that serves the ment. This project will hopefully with not building the infrastruc- ment, and many other benefits. the state Republican Party. Cur- it is ours. Please protect our birds public. There are plenty of simi- be completed in the next five to ture can be even more alarming. It has recently come to light that rently I serve with him as a by letting the community know lar facilities within the town seven years, with visible progress There are high costs associated only those who can offer the member of the Republican State that this is indeed a sanctuary. limits that could use $5,000 in the next three to five and it will with not building the infrastruc- latest in technology are able to Central Committee. Happy Bird Watching. towards improvements. cover the Eastern Shore of Vir- ture to provide broadband. We be competitive in attracting new John would represent the 28th There are bathrooms near ginia and Maryland, the Northern have reached a point where our businesses. This is why the gov- district (all of the Northern Neck the concession stand at Dream- Neck, and the Middle Peninsula. region’s economic vitality relies ernment’s role in bringing broad- and Stafford County plus parts ����������� There are two more questions band to less densely populated fields. A parent with children heavily on our technological capa- of Fauquier and Prince William ������ �������������� involved in the Little League that come to the forefront: “Why bilities. In other words, when a areas has recently blossomed. counties) as a committed Reagan ����������������������������� program recently told me a haven’t we gotten high speed business is trying to decide where I can be reached at 493-0508, conservative. He has an intel- ������������������������� couple of portable toilets in the internet?” and “Why do we need to locate, one large factor they or [email protected]. ligent and thoughtful approach ����������������������������������� vicinity of each field would be high speed internet?” The answer base their decision on is access to va.us. to state and local issues. He has ������������������������� to both questions revolves around sufficient. served in a variety of appointed ���������������������������������� Saunders noted the local money. positions both statewide and ���������������� There are two ways to provide economy benefits from tourna- locally in Stafford County. He ��������������������������� the infrastructure for broadband: is a committed conservationist, ments hosted at Dreamfields. Yesteryear in Lancaster ����������������������������������� Some attract 500 to 600 partici- through the current providers or having served 12 years on the through the government. Cur- �������������������������������������� pants, who seek food and lodg- board of the Friends of the Rap- ��������������������������������� rently, Verizon is the only com- pahannock. He was chairman of ��������������������������������������� ing in nearby Kilmarnock. (A reprint from the May 3, 1907, the Monitor and Merrimac met ���������������������������������������� I’m sure these businesses pany that has fiber optic cable the Republican Committee in serving the Northern Neck. issue of the Virginia Citizen.) in the memorable conflict which ����������������������������������� would be on the list to call for brought into being the armored Stafford County for 12 years, and ���������������������������������� Verizon’s business plan is to Jamestown Celebration he is a successful businessman. ������������������������������� donations to the project. Exposition opens in magnifi- craft of war. Let’s not forget the impact an provide access to other broad- From the “little Yankee cheese John has innovative ideas on ���������������������������������������Subscriptions (payable in advance): band providers at rates that make cent shape, and the nights are solving transportation problems ��������������������������������������$25 per year in the Northern Neck additional 500 to 600 people blazes of light—other notes. box set upon a raft” and the rect- ��������������������������������������and Middlesex County; $36 per year it difficult for these companies and holds traditional Republican elsewhere. Single copy: $.50. places on our safety and welfare Guns of five great nations on angular mass of iron which car- ������������������� for the duration of the tourna- to recoup their costs of build- ried the Confederate flag in 1862 views on reducing the size of ing these systems. These smaller Friday boomed a salute to the government, curbing government ���������������������������������� ment. There would naturally be American flag and to the Presi- to the modern fighting machines ����������������������������������� an increase in traffic and poten- companies seeking to provide spending, and reducing taxes. broadband service cannot pay dent of the United States. The typified by the flower of the tial increase of those in need of American Navy gathered in holi- He also supports traditional ���������� to build their systems from user roar of the cannon thundered family values—including the ��������������� other services. Not to mention and re-echoed over the waters day assemblage today, is a far cry. fees in less populated areas with- protection of the unborn. Because ��������������������������������������� the waiting in line for a table at of far famed Hampton Roads, Yet many of these who stood on our favorite restaurants. out charging rates that consumers I have known and worked with ���������������������������������������� cannot afford to pay. Verizon also where nearly half a century ago, the shore and witnessed the naval ���������������������������������������� Dreamfields is used by the pageant in the roadstead vividly John over the years, I trust him to �������������������������� school system, so add it to the recalled the historic time when do what he says. So does Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, who has publicly ���������������� list of potential donors to the the wind rippled waters which ��������������������������������������� project. ������������������������ formed the setting of this great- endorsed him. ������������������������������������� I want to see the improve- est international rendezvous of The Party Canvass takes place ���� ����������� ���������� ���� ments. �������������������������������������������� war vessels of recent years were in Lancaster County May 19 at ������������������������������������ Speaking of improvements, ��������������������������� splashing with the shot and shell the Kilmarnock-Lancaster Vol- ������������������������������ the recent infield turf improve- ������������������������������������ of the first great battle of steel- unteer Rescue Squad Building, Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor ments are well appreciated. clad ships. 61 Harris Road from 9 a.m. to extension 25, [email protected] � � Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Saunders and others worked ��������������������� �������������������� There were among the 68 dogs 3 p.m. You must be a registered extension 23, [email protected] hard to get the fields in shape. of war that stretched in rows for voter and support the principles Reid Pierce-Armstrong They’ve put a lot of money and three miles on Hampton Roads of the Republican Party to cast extension 22, [email protected] ��������������������������������� Katherine Shrader time into the project, much of the old Canonicus, a type of the your vote. extension 22, [email protected] it through donations from local ������������������������������������������ obsolete monitor which engaged William R. Fix, copy editor business and individuals and the Merrimac, and near her a type Go with exstension 24, [email protected] Correspondents: from their own pockets and ������������������������������������������� of the monitor of today. The huge Joan McBride 98 doctors [email protected], 462-0034 elbow grease. Everyone who black battleships of England lay Audrey Thomasson had a hand in the project should next to the low, fierce-looking From Frank Mann, [email protected], 436-1904 ��������������������������������������� be commended. white American ships and the Lancaster ������������������ Saunders noted also that keen white ones of Germany. The global warming naysay- (address e-mail to [email protected]) ���������� ��������������������������������������� Dreamfields serves some 300 ������ Brazil, Austria, Argentina and ers are at it again. A recent letter Chris McClintock, manager kids with softball and baseball ������ Chili also had sent their best. trashes Al Gore saying he over- extension 13 K.C. Troise, extension 19 programs at various levels of Later France, Russia, Japan and states the problem. They refer ������������������������������������������� Marilyn Bryant, extension 11 play. He said 70 percent of their the other nations will send theirs to William Broad, a New York Rachael Gano, extension 15 parents live or work in Kilmar- Times writer. I checked on Broad to do us honor. ����������������� nock. �������������������������������������������� President Roosevelt’s (Teddy) and he is definitely a skeptic, but (address e-mail to [email protected] The solution then is for the handsome big yacht, the May- he had this to say about Gore: Wayne Smith, Mgr., extension 26 Town of Kilmarnock to annex flower, early began winding in “He clearly has supporters Sarah Bowis, extension 17 Dreamfields through another ���������������������������������������������� and out of the array, taking sev- among leading scientists, who Susan Faulkner, extension 18 boundary line adjustment. Then eral hours to review the fleet, and commend his popularizations Joan Ramsay-Johnson, extension 17 Gloria Bosher, extension 17 claim Dreamfields through 21 guns fired from each in rapid and call his science basically Brenda Burtner, extension 16 condemnation procedures, or ��������������������������������������������� succession kept the welkin ring- sound. In December, he spoke eminent domain. Or, impose a ing. in San Francisco to the Ameri- �������������������������� Frederick A. Gaskins, president stadium tax, whichever is more After this the Presidential party can Geophysical Union and got a extension 20, [email protected] feasible for the residents of the �������������������������������������������� went ashore where the President reception fit for a rock star.” Bettie Lee Gaskins, treasurer town. made a powerful speech to the I also checked the Interna- extension 21, [email protected] �������������������������������������������� Kate Oliver, CPA, accounts payable Of course, the county could assembled thousands. Those for- tional Panel on Climate Change extension 21, [email protected] impose the stadium tax, use the �������������������������������������������� tunate enough to be close to him report mentioned in that letter Kim Kent, accounts manager proceeds to improve Dream- will long remember his striking and found this relevant summary extension 14, [email protected] fields, and save the town the visage. statement about water levels: Ann Shelton, accounts manager ���������������������������������������������� extension 12, [email protected] trouble. (Transcribed by Stephen A. “Coastal wetlands includ- Or it could add the press box ����������������������������������������� Redd, volunteer of the Mary ing salt marshes and mangroves �������������� Anna Ticer, circulation manager to its list of county and school ������������������������������������������������������������� Ball Washington Museum and are projected to be negatively extension 16, [email protected] capital projects. Library.) affected by sea-level rise espe- Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 3, 2007 • A5 Letters to the Editor Older Americans: Making choices for a healthier future Error identifi ed individual to make something of their lives because the illness has by Jean Duggan, Bay Aging some had indoor plumbing and corrected had too much time to ravage their development director Commentary installed for the very fi rst time. brain. Severe mental illness, such Never has it been more evident Everyone sees the white and From Lloyd B. Hubbard Jr., as schizophrenia, is as much a blue Bay Transit buses providing Mayor of White Stone that one of the biggest challenges elderly and disabled are seen in biological brain disease as mul- facing the counties of the Middle public transportation for people I am writing in response to tiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s or Bay Aging’s “Spotlight on Ser- the article entitled “White Stone Peninsula and Northern Neck— vices.” throughout the Middle Penin- Alzheimer’s. as all of the United States—is sula and the Northern Neck, and sets budget hearings for May I argue that there are basically In 2006, Bay Aging provided meeting” by Audrey Thomas- how we will care for our grand- 25,436 hours of care and served Charles City and New Kent coun- three groups of people who can parents, parents and loved ones ties. Last year, Bay Transit logged son. The article states that “... share at least some of the blame 62 people through the adult day during last year’s budget process, as they age. Views vary on how care centers; 512 people were 140,632 rides with almost half for the Virginia Tech tragedy. to prepare for this coming wave, being for people going to work. council was found to be in vio- The fi rst group is the former helped through care coordina- lation of several laws after pass- but all agree that this surge in our tion and home care; over 138,300 Other reasons to ride Bay Tran- May is Older Americans Month classmates of the killer who took population of people ages 60 and sit range from going to school, ing an unbalanced budget as well delight in teasing him unmer- hours were provided for in-home as imposing a new tax without older will have profound impli- care alone; 225,007 meals were shopping, senior centers, doctors cifully when he was young for cations for our health, economic and medical facilities and more. Let us seize upon the occa- giving suffi cient public notice.” being shy and speaking with delivered to 707 homebound Unfortunately, Thomasson’s and social landscapes at the com- people while 24,775 meals were Through other Bay Aging ser- sion of Older Americans Month a foreign accent. Add this to a munity, state and national level. vices, 28 people were trained for to refl ect on the national theme, recollection is faulty. There was culture that required him to be a served in the region’s senior cen- a problem with public notice of If you are a statistics hound ters; and 547 people received jobs through our Senior Employ- “Making Choices for a Healthier high-achiever in order to have a like me, you should fi nd these ment Program and 32 people Future” and to work together to the budget process. The notice sense of self-worth, and it is easy some form of insurance and was given for the second reading interesting. Of the 135 Virginia Medicare counseling and assis- received legal assistance. Some ensure that every older person is to see that the seeds of a socio- jurisdictions—Northumberland, 139 cooling fans were distributed treated with dignity and respect of the budget rather than for the pathic disorder were planted tance. fi rst reading as required by stat- Mathews, Lancaster and Middle- Bay Aging manages seven sets along with 6 air conditioners. We and has the opportunity to make early. sex are ranked as the top four would be absolutely lost without the choices they desire to enjoy a ute. This error was pointed out by The second group is Virginia of senior apartments scattered Thomasson at the time and new retirement destinations in Vir- throughout the region—Mon- our dedicated volunteers—all healthy and rewarding future. bureaucrats who have passed ginia. All Middle Peninsula and 980 of them who logged over Bay Aging has two care coor- notice was given and a new fi rst laws that handcuff those who tross, Colonial Beach, Kilmar- reading was held. Northern Neck counties, except nock, West Point, Urbanna and 77,000 hours of service to their dination offi ces, considered to want to assist the mentally ill, but King and Queen, are in the top 50 communities. be the “gateway” to services However, no new tax was cannot because Virginia law will Gloucester. These well-designed adopted. There was a discussion percent in the state. That means independent living apartments All these services are designed and programs. For service in the not allow mandatory treatment. that by the year 2030, people for the purpose of giving people Northern Neck, call toll free, 1- of possible taxes and a public Most of the mentally ill believe are home to 199 people ages 62 hearing as scheduled to discuss ages 65 and over is expected to and older. There is always a wait- choices and the tools to educate 800-493-0238 and in the Middle that they are not mentally ill and increase from 23,914 to 114,395, themselves on how to live better Peninsula, call 1-800-693-6109. a number of possible new taxes; refuse treatment. Mandatory ing list! however, no new tax was ever an increase of 90,481 people. Our single-family homes divi- and healthier lives and to remain To schedule a ride with Bay treatment can only be ordered Bay Aging has transformed living independently—with dig- Transit, call toll free 1-877-869- adopted. Her statement that a if the person has demonstrated sion has four major programs to new tax was imposed and that it the way it thinks about deliver- rehabilitate homes or to provide nity—within their communities. 6046. that they are an immediate threat ing long and short-term care to was reversed is incorrect. to themselves or others. Indeed, signifi cant reconstruction to Simply stated, an error was the citizens of the region. More homes—indoor plumbing reha- the killer had appeared before a and more we hear the preference Paid Political Advertisement identifi ed and corrected. While judge who declared him mentally bilitation, housing rehabilitation, the Town Council of White Stone of people wanting to remain at emergency home repairs and Call for Mass Meeting of the Republican Party of ill, but after agreeing to outpa- home for as long as possible and Lancaster County is grateful to Thomasson for her tient treatment he was released weatherization. help in identifying an error, we to have a choice and control over In 2006, 130 jobs were com- I, Joan Blackstone, Chairman of the Republican Party of Lancaster because he was no longer consid- how and where they live as they County, do hereby issue a call for a Mass Meeting of all members of the are most disappointed she chose ered to be an immediate threat. pleted through these programs. Republican Party of Lancaster County to be held at the Chesapeake to misrepresent what in fact took age. Examples of these types As a result, people were not only The third group is the univer- of changes in care for the frail, Bank Training Center, School Street, Kilmarnock, Virginia, on Tuesday, place. sity administrators who were so able to stay in their own homes, May 15, 2007 at 7p.m. afraid of being sued for violat- The purpose of the Mass Meeting is to nominate Republican candidates for local county offices in the General Election to be held November 6, Mental illness ing privacy laws that they didn’t 2007. The offices are: notify the relatives and proper Rep. Davis receives award (1) Clerk of Court neglected authorities when the killer was Rep. Jo Ann Davis has been like to commend the U.S. Cham- (2) Commonwealth’s Attorney From Paul L. Wegkamp Jr. clearly manifesting serious psy- (3) Sheriff Heathsville chological problems. A Vir- honored by the U.S. Chamber ber of Commerce for their hard (4) Commissioner of Revenue In my position as president of ginia Tech college professor had of Commerce with its annual work in representing more than (5) Treasurer the local chapter of the National found the killer’s writings to be “Spirit of Enterprise” award. 3 million businesses and orga- (6) Board of Supervisors in Districts Two, Three and Four Alliance on Mental Illness, I so disturbing that she contacted The U.S. Chamber of Com- nizations of all sizes and pur- Qualifications for Participation have had people asking me what the police herself after school merce presents the award to poses.” All legal and qualified voters of Lancaster County, regardless of members of the House of Repre- Some of the key votes the race, religion, color, national origin or sex, under the laws of the I thought about the Virginia Tech administrators refused to do so. Commonwealth of Virginia, who are in accord with the principles of tragedy. But because he hadn’t threatened sentatives and Senate who vote chamber tracked this year in support of the key business included comprehensive pen- the Republican Party and who express in open meeting, if requested, I am just as horrifi ed as the anyone specifi cally, there was either orally or in writing, their intent to support all of its nominees for next person that such an ugly act nothing the police or the school issues that have helped the econ- sion reform, extended tax relief, public office in the ensuing election, may participate as members of the could have occurred in such a administrators could do. omy and expanded employment and maritime and cargo security Republican Party of Virginia in its mass meetings, canvasses, conventions serene place as the Virginia Tech If anyone of these groups had opportunities. enhancements. and primaries encompassing their respective election districts. campus in Blacksburg. My oldest done the responsible thing, the “I am very happy to accept this “The business community Voters who have participated in the nomination process of another party daughter is a graduate of Tech. tragedy would most likely not award from the U.S. Chamber of appreciates Jo Ann’s dedication since March 1, 2004 shall not be qualified to participate unless that voter During her freshman year, she have occurred. If someone were Commerce,” Rep. Davis said. “I to a pro-growth agenda and we renounces affiliation with any other party in writing, and who expresses have fought hard in the past to are so proud to present her with in writing that he/she is in accord with the principles of the Republican lived on the fourth fl oor of West truly concerned about trying to Party and intends, at the time of the writing, to support the nominees of Ambler Johnson Hall, where the stop the next sociopathic mass support the business community this award,” said chamber presi- in order to help create jobs, and dent and chief executive offi cer the Republican Party in the future. Any voter, having made such a pledge fi rst two victims were murdered. murder from occurring, they after March 1 2004 and having since participated in the nomination I am puzzled by some of the would be well served by address- spur economic growth. I would Tom Donohue. process of a party other than the Republican Party shall not be qualified philosophical comments I have ing the issues that dictated the for participation under this section. been hearing in the media, such actions of the three groups. Voters must have a driver’s license, voter registration card, or other form as it was God’s will, or it hap- Another major issue is the of identification as proof of residence. There is no registration fee charged pened for a purpose. How people lack of resources available for Email your at the Mass Meeting. can believe this is beyond me. I treating the mentally ill. As a Filing Requirements don’t think it was God’s will that society, we are actually worse Candidates for the above nominations at said mass meeting shall file a NEWS to: written statement by mail or in person, to Joan Blackstone, P.O. Box 532, 32 innocent people were slaugh- off now than we were 50 years White Stone, Virginia, 22578, (40 Oyster Point) which must be received no tered in the prime of their lives ago. At the beginning of 2006, in later than 5 PM on Thursday, May 10, 2007. while pursuing their dreams. an effort to balance the budget, [email protected] Immediately following the Mass Meeting, there will be a meeting of the One of the fundamental truths of Congress voted to drastically cut Lancaster County Republican Committee to consider issues related to whatever religion or faith some- the Medicaid benefi ts available party business. one follows is that man has been for the mentally ill. At the same Paid for and Authorized by the Lancaster County Republican Committee given his free agency to do with time, they funded the war in what he will. I suggest that if God Iraq, gave themselves pay raises were to interfere with our free and approved tax cuts for the agency, our time on earth would wealthy. You see, the mentally no longer have meaning. ill don’t vote. In 2002, 29 states I am even more puzzled by the cut funding for mental health reluctance of some to hold anyone services. Since 1955, we have accountable. Make no mistake; effi ciently closed more than 91 there were very strong warning percent of state psychiatric hos- signs that the killer was a tick- pitals. The intention was that the ing time bomb. Those 32 people funds would be used to provide didn’t have to die. Yes, hindsight more local community treatment is always 20/20, and certainly no centers in place of the hospitals. one individual that came in con- This never fully materialized. tact with the killer prior to the As a result, our jails and prisons incident could have foreseen the have become the defacto mental extent of the tragedy ahead. But hospitals and mental health treat- in the arena of mental illness, the ment centers of the 21st century. old saying that an ounce of pre- This is especially true for the vention is worth a pound of cure Northern Neck and Middle Pen- couldn’t be more true. insula. Our society continues to ignore We are lucky to have a jail in the cries of the mentally ill and the Middle Peninsula, the Middle those who try to help them. We Peninsula Regional Security have chosen to wait until mentally Center, which has received ill people become so psychotic national attention for setting the that either they injure themselves standard for rural jails in provid- or others before we take action, ing medical services to mentally and that is when we punish them. ill inmates. But their resources We usually lock them up in our are limited, and they can’t be prisons, where they have no hope expected to provide the services of receiving adequate medical on the scale of a mental health treatment. As a society, we are hospital. then able to ignore them, because In an effort to bring the lessons they are out of sight and out of of the Virginia Tech tragedy home mind. to our community, I hope that in The sad fact is that the major- this election year we will hear ity of mentally ill who end up in how our local law enforcement our prisons would have been able offi cials are going to address the to live fairly normal lives if their issues of the constant criminal- psychosis had been treated early ization of our mentally ill youth with the proper medications. and what steps are being taken However, once the criminal jus- to insure that our communities tice system is done punishing never have to live the nightmare them, it is usually too late for the that Tech is living.

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A6 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 3, 2007 Area Events Beautiful & Saucy ■ Relay for Life ■ Yard sale ■ Chicken salad ■ Health fair A Relay For Life team meet- White Stone United Method- Trinity Episcopal Church is First Baptist Church will spon- ing will be held May 14 at 6:30 ist Church will hold a yard sale selling “Frances’ Famous Chicken sor a health fair May 12 from 10 Int xy! p.m. at Fairfields United Meth- on Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m. Salad” to support its scholarship a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be pro- elligent & Fo odist Church in Burgess. It’s to 4 p.m. in the church fellow- fund. The chicken salad is $7.50 fessionals on hand to do various still not too late to form a team! ship hall. per pound. screenings. There also will be a Call Denise at 453-3621, or visit Proceeds will be given to the To order, call Eleanor Hayden chiropractor and a dentist. �������������������������������������������� www.acsevents.org/LNrelay. White Stone Thrift Shop to help at 435-2190 by 5 p.m. May 3. ������� with building expenses. Items Trinity members will deliver the ■ Spring fling include furniture, books, house- chicken salad the morning of The Morattico Waterfront hold furnishings and dishes. May 10. Museum will host its Spring Fling June 2, beginning at 5 p.m. at the ■ Derby day ■ Open house Thinking about a luxury cruise? museum in Morattico. Dinner A Kentucky Derby Benefit The Kilmarnock-Lancaster will be served at 5:30 p.m. Tick- Party will be held May 5 at the County Volunteer Rescue Squad ets are $20 per person. To reserve Tavern Complex in Heathsville will celebrate 50 years of serving tickets, call 462-9898. from 3 to 7 p.m. Food, juleps, the community on Saturday, May Dance music will be provided auctions, music, and the Run for 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at an Oceania Cruise Night at CI All Season's Travel by Something Else, the Randy the Roses will be featured. open house at 61 Harris Road. Davis Band. Reservations are required by There will be free hot dogs, Thursday - April 26, at 5PM April 30. The fee is $50. Admis- hamburgers, drinks and medical Receive a $100 per stateroom shipboard credit ■ Texacos return sion benefits the Rice’s Hotel/ testing. Continuing the 50th anniver- Hughlett’s Tavern Foundation. for ALL new Oceania Cruises bookings! sary celebration of the Kilmar- Call 580-3377, or 580-3536. ■ Gallery walk This sophisticated cruise line features nock/Lancaster Texacos softball On May 23, Dr. James C. Kelly team, an exhibit of the teams’ ■ Book sale will lead a walk through the · Unparalleled personal service · Elegant, mid-size ships featuring memorabilia is currently on The annual Book Sale spon- exhibit, “Jamestown, Quebec, · World-class cuisine, served in 4 large-ship amenities display in a window of Noblett sored by Friends of the Library Senta Fe: Three North American distinctive, open-seating restaurants · Award winning itineraries Appliances at 17 South Main (FOL) at the Rappahannock Beginnings,” at the Virginia His- · Country club-casual ambiance… that span the globe Street in Kilmarnock. Community College Library torical Society. tuxedos and gowns are never · Enriching, in-depth, destination- The exhibit includes photos, Center in Warsaw will be held The Virginia Historical Soci- required oriented experiences trophies, bats, copies of news- May 2 to 5 and May 7 to 9 in ety is at 428 North Boulevard Come to our Oceania Cruises night for detailed information about cruising paper headlines and official Room 202 in the Annex. Hours in Richmond. For directions and onboard Oceania Cruises and plan the luxury cruise of a lifetime! records of the team that played are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and fees, call 358-4901, or visit www. fast-pitch softball, first in individuals may park in the vahistorical.org. Please RSVP By April 23 Kilmarnock, then in Lively, student parking lot. from 1957 to 1972. (804) 435.2666 Every kind of book for all ■ Noise alert Look for the yellow building on Main St. in Kilmarnock ages will be offered for a dollar Communities surrounding [email protected] ■ Cruise-in or less. Proceeds will benefit NAS Patuxent River’s Webster The Kilmarnock Cruise-In the mission of the FOL, to pro- Field Annex may experience will be held in the Chesapeake mote educational and cultural increased noise levels during Commons parking lot at 4 p.m. opportunities for all members May. Increased UAV flight every second Sunday of the of the community. operations are required to pre- month throughout the summer. pare crews for deployment in The event is family friendly, ■ Marking graves support of the Global War on free, and open to the public. American Legion Post 86 of Terror. The owners of all special inter- Kilmarnock will furnish small Day- and night-time opera- est vehicles from full antiques (12”x18”) flags to be placed tions will be conducted through- to modern sports cars are urged upon the graves of Lancaster’s out May. Twenty-four hour to participate. There will be deceased veterans on Memorial operations are also planned for door prizes and a 50/50 draw- Day and later on Veterans Day. May. ing. For more information, call Post 86 also would like to Jackie Ashburn at 435-6171, have a copy of the lists of ■ Music By The River or Jim Francis at 436-1154. deceased veterans, so that a May concerts in the 2007 file can be kept on all veterans Music By The River series at ■ Tomato workshop buried in Lancaster County. To Belle Isle State Park include Bill, �������������� Horticulture Extension agent participate, call Fred Ajootian Pam and Macon Gurley May 12 Megan Schneider will present at 435-6305. and Steve Keith May 19. The free ������������������������ a program on tomatoes at the concert will begin at 6 p.m. at the Church of the Visitation on ■ For girls park’s William L. Humphreys Route 33 in Topping Thursday, Calling All Girls - Workshops Picnic Shelter. Families are urged �� May 3, at 7 p.m. for girls in grades 3 to 8 will be to bring a picnic. A $3 parking �� ��������������������������� The Secret Life of Toma- held Saturday, May 5, at Lan- fee will apply. toes: Unleashing the Secrets to caster Middle School from 1-3 ��������������������������� Tomato Success, will be spon- p.m. Presenters include profes- ■ Spring musical sored by the Middlesex Master sional dancer Joyy Hess, author The music program at Nor- �������������������������������� Gardeners. Admission is a vol- Pam Redmond and art teacher thumberland Elementary School untary donation of non-perish- Marilyn Sprouse. will present a free spring musical able food items for the local The free event will be spon- featuring the NES band, fourth- ����������������������� food pantry. sored by Katelyn Keyser and grade choir and fifth-grade Marina McGrath for their Girl recorder ensemble May 3 at 7:45 �������������������������������� ■ Recital set Scout Silver Award Project. Call p.m. at the elementary school ���������������������������������������������������� Soprano Willsonia Boyer 438-5026 to reserve a spot. gymnasium. accompanied by Robert Brown ���������������������������������������������������� Jr. on piano, will appear in recital at 4 p.m. June 23 at ������������������������������������������� the Lancaster Middle School Theater in Kilmarnock. Boyer ����������������������� is the daughter of Harvey and Mary Boyer of Irvington. Pro- �������������������������� ceeds will benefit the Sharon Baptist Church building fund. ������������������� A graduate of Lancaster High School, Boyer has a bachelor’s �������������������������������������� from Hollins University and a master’s from Virginia State ��������������������������������������������������������������� University. ■ Lee lecture On May 24, historian Eliza- beth B. Pryor will present a lec- ture at the Virginia Historical Fred Ripley of Lancaster, looks over the boats, cars, and truck Society based on her new book, which will be auctioned at the May 5 yard sale held at the Reading the Man: A Portrait of You are invited YMCA/Boys Camps. Robert E. Lee through his Pri- vate Letters. Pryor is senior �������������������������������������� advisor to the U.S. Congress’s ��������������������������������� Commission on Security and Gigantic yard sale Saturday Cooperation in Europe. Gates open at 6:30 a.m. for Advocates (CASA) for children ��������������������������� The Virginia Historical Soci- the 19th annual Gigantic Grace organization located across the �������������������������� ety is at 428 North Boulevard Church Yard Sale Saturday at the street from the Lancaster court- in Richmond. For directions YMCA/Boys Camp at the end of house, serves as a child’s advocate ������������������������������ and fees, call 358-4901, or Boys Camp Road south of Kilmar- before the court in matters relat- �������������������������������� visit www.vahistorical.org. nock. Selling will begin at 8 a.m. ing to that child’s life. This court “This year we have an amazing advocacy is primarily a result of ������������������������������������ ■ Park to open variety of donated items ranging abuse or neglect of the child in the ���������������������������� ���������������� On Saturday, May 5, the Del- from very workable cars and trucks home. taville Maritime Museum and to boats and boat trailers which At the Northern Neck Free Holly Point Nature Park will will be auctioned at 10 a.m.,” said Health Clinic, yard sale funds ����������������������������������������������������� mark their fifth annual “Spring veteran volunteer Bill Otley. “The have been used to help purchase Opening Day” with the first most recent donation to be auc- a dental chair. �������������������������������������������������� annual “Willis Wilson Day” from tioned is a 1993 Volvo sedan. We Interfaith, an organization ������������������������������������������������������ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Willis Wilson even have a very restorable 1953 with membership from nearly 50 was a waterman, boatyard owner Case VAC farm tractor.” area churches, annually provides ���������������������������������������������������������� and longtime Middlesex resident Other yard sale items include dozens of area families in desper- ��������������������������������������������������� who died in June 2006 at the age clothing and shoes, furniture, ate straits with help during emer- of 91. household goods and furnishings, gency situations such as a home ���������������������������������������������������������� The theme of the opening will electronics, books and art, pet fire or storm damage. It is a vol- be “Share Your Memories.” All supplies and plants. unteer-run organization. those with stories to share of the While many shoppers find bar- Help for people in grave situa- ��������������������������������������������������������� early days of Middlesex County, gain prices for things they need tions includes providing furniture ������������������������������������������������ “Sandy Bottom,” Deltaville and for their families, the sale has and all types of household goods those who lived and worked here been successful over the years to help a family re-stock a home ����������������������������������������������������� will have an opportunity to record with all proceeds given to area after a disaster and can also pro- ������������������������ their memories for the museum organizations. During the past five vide help to pay part of utility archives. Stories of Willis will be years a total of $181,748 has been bills, provide and deliver food welcomed. To become a member, given to groups such as the North- and hot meals, help to repair and ������������������������������������������������������� visit www.museumpark/deltavil- ern Neck Free Health Clinic, the install water and wastewater sys- leva.com, or call 776-9811. YMCA, CASA and Interfaith. tems and provide school supplies �������������������������������������������������������� At the Kilmarnock Northern and Christmas toys for children. ����������������������������������������������� ■ Dinner and a show Neck Family YMCA, funds were Donations to the yard sale and the �������������������������������������������������� The Men’s Ministry of Cal- used to help furnish a teen room. funds from the sale of those goods, vary Baptist Church in Kilmar- The room is used by more than help meet the needs of families in ����������������������������������� nock will present a buffet dinner 500 teens per month with many the worst of conditions. and a play June 16 at 6 p.m. in coming there daily after school. The 19th annual Grace Episco- the church fellowship hall. The The teen room, provides an pal Church Yard Sale hours are 8 ���������������������������������������������������������� play will be “Who Killed the opportunity for recreational a.m. to noon. People with goods ������������������������������������������������� Church?” games and a place where school to donate to the sale may deliver ���������������� Tickets are $20 for adults and homework can be done. Com- them to the YMCA/Boys Camp, $10 for children under 12. For puters are available to help with or call 462-9888 or 438-5521 to tickets, call 462-7220, or 435- homework. have items they cannot deliver 9673. The Court Appointed Special picked up by sale volunteers. Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 3, 2007 • A7 Engagements Local News

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Harding Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Wolfe home-place of their mother, of Roswell, Ga., are the parents and Miss Mollie McKim, en Afpen Grove, in Dunnsville, of a son, Alex, born April 13, route from Williamsburg to their Essex County, one day during 2007. Alex has a brother, Trey, home in Highlands, N.C., vis- Garden Week. two years old. Proud grandpar- ited a cousin, Mrs. Jean Dize, in Mr. and Mrs. Gary Swift ents are Mr. and Mrs. George Kilmarnock. have returned from a vacation Urban of Indian Creek. Mrs. Maxine Beatley returned on Chincoteague Island and Mr. and Mrs. Grayson Mat- home on Sunday from Rappah- surrounding areas. They were Custom Decorating, Accessories and Gifts tingly have been on Eastern annock General Hospital. She is joined by their son, Jamie Swift Shore, Md., where they video- reported doing well. of Northern Virginia. 18 S. Main St. • Kilmarnock, VA • 435-1783 taped a Native American, Daniel Ms. Betty Brown has returned Bill and Anne Mcclintock Firehawk Abbott, who is a direct to her home in Fairfax after visit- have returned from a week in descendant of the Indian tribe ing her brother-in-law and sister, Ireland as tour guides for Adven- that lived in the Northern Neck Mr. and Mrs. Tom Spafford, for ture Travel. Derrick Nicholas Strupp and when Capt. John Smith and the several days. Mrs. Ann Shelton has returned Kathryn Whitfield Moore colonists arrived at Jamestown. Mr. Charles Shreve is in the home from a recent trip to Phila- George Frayne, the curator of Lancashire for rehabilitation delphia with her son, Richard the Fishermen’s Museum in following hip surgery at Rappa- Hall of Glen Allen. They trav- Moore-Strupp Reedville, will show the video- hannock General Hospital. eled by Amtrack with members tape at the museum in June. Ella Mae and Tommy Turling- of the Virginia Museum of Fine Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Whitfield Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Jackson ton of Irvington, Anne and Bill Arts to tour the University of Moore III of Ophelia announce are happy to be at their Irvington McClintock of White Stone, Pennsylvania Museum of Arche- the engagement of their daugh- home after spending the winter Jack Long, Frances Trimmer ology, the Egyptian Hall in the ����������������������������� ter, Kathryn Whitfield Moore of in Naples, Fla. and Mary Verlander visited the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, ��������������������� Overland Park, Kan., to Derrick the Rodin Museum and the ������������������������������� Nicholas Strupp of Overland King Tut Exhibit at the Franklin �������������������������� Park, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken- Institute. Another highlight was ��������������������������� neth Strupp of Huntington, Md. dining on the Moshulu, harbored Miss Moore is the granddaugh- on the Delaware River. ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Col. and Mrs. Gene Small of Moore of Bel Air, Md., and Mrs. RW-C traveled to Ellicott City, Marion Anderson of Bel Air and Md., for the weekend of April the late Harold Andersen. 21 to be part of grandson Jay Miss Moore graduated from Farrell’s First Communion cere- Foolproof Bel Air High School and West mony. It was a happy event with Virginia University where she many family members in atten- was a member of the Alpha Xi dance. Jay is the son of Linda’s Mother’s Day Delta sorority. She is an account son, Kevin, and wife, Kris Far- manager with Convergenze Inc. rell. Katie is Jay’s sister. While in Overland Park. there, the Smalls stayed with son The prospective groom gradu- Dennis Farrell, and wife, Susan, Gift. ated from St. Mary’s Ryken High and three more grandsons, Jake, School and attended the Univer- Kevin, and Quinn Farrell, who sity of Maryland. He is employed also participated. Fill up a basket with wine, as a manager with Enterprise Almost as soon as they Rental Company in Kansas City, returned, Linda drove to Atlanta lotions and other gifts. Mo. for the one U.S. stop of the A September wedding is Humanity’s Team World-Wide We’ll wrap it free. planned. tour, which visited 10 countries in 39 days in support of World Mr. and Mrs. James Akers Oneness within Diversity. Son Stephen Farrell, the HT World- wide Coordinating director, White Fences Wine and Gift Shop Akers celebrate 50 years who has been traveling around the world with Neale Donald Irvington, VA James and Lucille Akers of guest book. Serving the cake were Walsch, was there as well. Lively celebrated 50 years of daughter-in-law Linda Akers and marriage April 14 at the Gloria granddaughter Kim Akers. Music Goodman Youth Park in Kilmar- was provided by grandsons Rusty nock. Conley and Daniel Akers. Scrip- A buffet dinner was given by ture was read by Sonny Thomas. their children, Danny and Linda The announcer was Jay Garner. ����������������� Akers, and Tom and Brenda A special prayer was given by Megan Rae Brown Towles. Over 100 family mem- the Rev. Carlton Milstead. The and H. Howard “Jay” Whay Jr. bers and friends gathered for the couple renewed their wedding occasion. vows, followed by a song “Look May 3-12 Out of town guests included At Us,” by Mrs. Akers. Brown-Whay Mr. and Mrs. Willard Brown of The building was decorated by 40% off all clearance yarns Mattaponi, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heather Gaskins, Kim Akers and 15% off all other in-stock yarns Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown of Coates of Chesterfield, Mrs. Linda Akers, and Brenda Towles, Leavenworth, Kan. announce Bonnie Estep and Mrs. Leona who also baked the cake. The the engagement of their daugh- Edwards of Amelia, Mr. and food was served by Betty Wal- ter, Meagan Rae Brown, to Mrs. Frank Smith of Dinwiddie, ters and Carolyn Keeve. Pictures H. Howard “Jay” Whay Jr. of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steeley and of the occasion was taken by Mechanicsville, son of Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. James Pierce, all of Michelle Morgan of Picture Me. Mrs. H. Howard Whay Sr. of Mechanicsville, and Ms. Betty The couple received many ������������������ Kilmarnock. Kemp and Ms Diana Lewis, both useful and commemorative gifts. A September wedding is of Seaford. They thank those who shared in ����������������� planned. 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EQUAL HOUSING Emmalee Nichole King A�����M������M���� L E N D E R Rick and Pamela King of ��������������������������� Callao announce the birth of their daughter, Emmalee Nichole, ������������������ born April 2, 2007, at 8:39 p.m. ������������������������������������� at Memorial Regional Medical ��������������������������������� Center. She weighed 6.77 pounds ������������������������������������ and was 21.5 inches long. A8 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 3, 2007 ������������������������������������������������� �������������������������� May Food for Thought ������������������������������������ �������������� to focus on Pocahontas ���������������������������������������������������� “Mrs. John Rolfe of ginia Colony at Jamestown. tion from Smith’s birthplace in Heacham, Norfolk, Better They met and married, then the English County of Lincoln- Known as Pocahontas” is the went to England in 1616. shire to the 2007 Jamestown topic for a slide and lecture She remained in England commemoration. Presentation at the Food for when Rolfe returned to the The ARIES Project also has Thought Program, Wednesday, Virginia Colony. She died in published illustrated accounts �������������������������������������� May 9, in the new Transpor- 1617 at Gravesend; however, of the lives of John Smith and tation Building at the Tavern her remains were lost. Pocahontas. ������������ Complex in Heathsville. The Food for Thought pre- Tickets are $10 at the door. ���������������������������������� John Haden of Lincolnshire, sentation is the result of the A wine and cheese reception ������������������������������������������������������������������� England, will present the lec- ARIES (American Roots in sponsored by the Rice’s Hotel/ ture at 5:30 p.m. English Soil) Project to cel- Hughlett’s Tavern Founda- Haden will tell the story of ebrate Capt. John Smith’s con- tion will follow the program. John Rolfe’s early life, first tribution to the first permanent Admission is free for elemen- ��������������������������� marriage, and ship wreck on English-speaking colony in tary and high school students. Bermuda, while Pocahontas 1607. For directions, call the foun- Pocahontas, as she dressed in �������������������������� was growing up near the Vir- ARIES is a British contribu- dation office at 580-3377. England. ������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������� Menu, wines and music � �������������������������������������� ���������� ������������������������� ��������������� noted for Preakness Party ���������������� Food, wine and music await area restaurants. Chef/owner serve blackened sirloin with sisting of two married couples, ���������� visitors at the 2007 Preakness Don Marvin of Eckhard’s in Remoulade sauce, and spin- Jan and Vic Owen (singing lead Party to benefit the Rappahan- Topping will serve grilled ach-crab dip, and Mount Holly and bass) and Jean Roberts and nock Community College Edu- shrimp gazpacho soup, and Steamboat Restaurant in Mon- Roger Tarpy (tenor and bari- cational Foundation. The party crab-stuffed mushroom with tross will be represented by Chef tone). The two male members will be held May 19 from 3 to 7 Nappa slaw; from Chef Chris Thomas Pearson, who plans to of the quartet belong to The Vir- “Free Time” p.m., at “Mount Airy,” the home McBurney at the Steamboat bring his clam chowder, and ginians, a Richmond-based bar- for women of the Tayloe family in Warsaw. Restaurant at the Piankatank peanut butter chocolate truffles. bershop group that has earned Three area vineyards will pro- River Golf Club will come tem- Chef Joe Merolli of Swank’s on widespread acclaim; and the vide wines. Belle Mount Vineyards pura lobster. Main in Kilmarnock will pre- two ladies are members of the near Warsaw will serve Cabernet The Tavern in Heathsville will pare Puerto Rican chicken with Greater Richmond Chorus of Franc n.v. and Vidal Blanc 2005; feature alti tuna taco with lime- rice, and Spanish red beans; the Sweet Adelines. Oak Grove’s Ingleside Vineyards yogurt sauce, and white choco- and Chef Jeffrey Johnson of Master of ceremonies will be will serve Pinot Grigio and a San- late bread pudding with caramel the Trick Dog Café in Irvington WRAR (Tappahannock) radio giovese red; while White Fences sauce, by chef/owner Branden will contribute smoked white personality Jon Stallard. Also, “Time Out” Vineyard in Irvington will serve Levine, and Chef T.V. Flynn of tuna with fennel-scented lavash, the live auction will be con- for men Meteor Bright White and Meteor The Tides Inn in Irvington will and fennel tapenade on a savory ducted by auctioneer Manuel ���� Bright Red. prepare shrimp and scallops, pastry spoon. Haynie. Guests also will enjoy gour- and mixed greens. The atmosphere will be Admission can be reserved, met food creations, with the Chef/owner Tommy Crowther heightened by barbershop music at $50 per person, by calling ��� compliments of eight leading of Tommy’s in Reedville will from Moonglow, a quartet con- 333-6707. Buy one pair reg. price Get $20 off 2nd pair

RivahFest entertainment announced Players THE QUALITY CLOTHING STORE FOR WOMEN, MEN AND CHILDREN Bluegrass and beach music will stage will be rocking and groov- Margaret’s Hall on Water Lane at have RivahFest visitors dancing ing to the Band of Oz. The band 11 a.m. in the streets of Tappahannock has recorded several records The annual fire department schedule June 16, in the last two decades such as raffle for prizes of $1,000, $500, The main stage on the corner “Shaggin,” “Keep Keepin It Up” and $250 will be drawn directly ���������� of Prince Street and Water Lane and “Shama Lama Ding Dong.” following the contest. Raffle auditions will feature the “purebred Amer- The band was inducted into the tickets are sold by department ��������������������������������� ican mongrel music” of Page Beach Music Hall of Fame in members for $1 each. The Westmoreland Players will ����������������������������������������������������������� Wilson and Reckless Abandon 1997. Ten young vocalists, selected hold auditions for “On Golden from noon to 3 p.m. The five- The Ms. Flame contest, spon- in an earlier semi-final competi- Pond” Thursday, May 3, from 6 to member group plays , folk, sored by the Tappahannock- tion, will compete for cash prizes 9 p.m. at the theater at 16217 Rich- bluegrass and . Essex Volunteer Fire Department, and the RivahFest Idol title at 2 mond Road in Callao. From 3:30 to 7 p.m., the main will be held on Stage Two at St. p.m. Rehearsals will begin in mid- June. Performance dates are Smokin’ Joe’s August 4 through 19. Sale to support missions Art festival Roles available include: Ethel - late 60s, early 70s (or Bar-B-Que The youth of White Stone the local villagers and help with thereabouts), feisty and energetic, �������������� Church of the Nazarene will hold minor repairs at an orphanage. major role. a donation yard and bake sale Sat- This rain or shine event will coming Norman - same age (or there- �������� urday, May 5, to raise money for begin at 7 a.m. at the Family Life abouts), biting sense of humor, their mission trip to Sophia, Bul- Center at 57 Whisk Drive between to streets major role. garia, August 2 through 12. White Stone and Kilmarnock. The Chelsea - their daughter, in her ��������������� While there, the youth will con- sales will be on the teen or left side May 12 in Urbanna will mark 30s or 40s, a chip on her shoulder, duct Christ-centered camps with of the center. the seventh anniversary of the uncomfortable relationship with ����������������������������������� Middlesex Art Guild’s Art on her father. the Half Shell, a fine art and Charlie - the postman, had a ������ fine craft festival. major crush on Chelsea; a little “Each year festival atten- older than she. dance grows,” said festival Billy Ray - Chelsea’s new hus- ����� � � ���� chairperson Diane Gravatt. band, about her age or a little ������ � � ������������ ������������������ “We’ve established ourselves older. ������� � � ��� as a fine art festival by stick- Billy Ray, Jr. - his son, preco- ������� � � ������������� ing with the game plan from cious; lively, age 10 to 15. ������� � � �������������������� SATURDAY – May 5 the start. Our volunteers work ������������������������������������ throughout the year to coor- ������� � � ������������� dinate the event, which has Irvington Farmers’ � � � ������������������������������������� now become second nature to ������� � � ���������������� ������������������������������������������������� Market to open them.” �������� � � ������������� �������������� The judge is Virginia for season May 5 ������������������������������������������ ���������������������������������� Museum of Fine Art Curator �������� � � �������������������� ����������������������������������������� Jeffrey Allison of Richmond. The first Irvington Farmers’ Allison will award $2,500 in Market of the 2007 season will �������� � � ������������������� prize money to selected artists be held Saturday, May 5, from 9 ������� � � �������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������� in all media. a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Commons �������� � � ������������� ������������������ Artists qualify early in the in Irvington. �������� � � ��� ����������������������� year through an application More than 120 vendors will and jury process. Accepted art- sell a variety of goods including �������� � � ������������������� ists come from as far as Florida produce, plants, cut flowers, art ��������� � ��� and Connecticut and as close work, crafts, jewelry, furniture, ���������� � �������������������� �������������������������� as Urbanna. food and pets. ���������� � ������������� Festival programs are avail- The market is sponsored by the ���������� � ������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������ able to help visitors as they Village Improvement Associa- ���������� � �������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� browse among the thousands tion on the first Saturday of each of works of art. month, May through November. ������������ � ������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� There are local amateur art- “I’m excited about the first ������������� � ��� ������������������������������������������������� ists exhibiting in the Middle- market of the season,” said chair ������������� � ������������ �������������������� sex County Artist tent, as well person Lilliane Merrill. “We have ������������� � ��� as demonstrating artists. a bunch of new vendors—sea- There is a children’s arts and food, chickens, a peanut farmer, ��������������������������������������� crafts workshop area, where a couple new food vendors and �������������������� ���������������������������������� kids can create their own mas- several new artists. We are very terpieces while mom and dad fortunate to have a good team of ���������������������������������������� �������������������������������� shop. experienced volunteers from the ��������������������������������������������� A farmers’ market and model Village Improvement Associa- �������������������������� sailboat racing also will take tion who will certainly help make ����������������������������������� place in Urbanna May 12. this event a success.” �������������� ������������������������������������

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Email your NEWS to: [email protected] ������� ��������������� ����������������������������������������� ������������� The Liner Garden The Springett Garden �������� ������������������ Just Gardens will tour ���������������������� �������������������������������������������� two creekside gardens ����������������������������������� ������������������������������������ On May 18 and 19, Just Gar- garden is a curve of nandinas, and it accents the wooden bor- butterfly bushes, an arch of wis- dens will host its seventh annual backed by juniper, inkberry, lav- ders nicely. Over time, many of teria, and many perennials add �������������������� benefit tour for The Haven Shel- ender and annuals. This garden the original shrubs and perenni- color and beauty. ���������������������������� ter and Services. surrounds a red maple and flows als have been relocated and new A long walkway leads to ��������������������������������������� “It’s a great way to see what to a path leading to the garage. plant materials, chosen by Nan the front door. The walkway is ��������������������������� grows in our area and what other Summer interest is added with Liner, have been added. Utiliz- partially covered with an arched ���������������������������������������� gardeners have had success coneflower. ing his four-year garden journal, pergola. with,” said Master Gardener A third garden, the Med Blaine Liner has documented The Springetts were drawn to �������������������������������� Anne Olsen. garden, is filled with herbs and the garden’s progress and made the area by the serene atmo- �������������������������� Nan and Blaine Liner’s garden in some years vegetables. This note of winners and losers. sphere of the Northern Neck and ���������������������������������������������� is in the Ocran Road area of garden surrounds the base of the proximity of Tabbs Creek to White Stone. Purchased as a a 20-foot-tall red tip photinia Springett gardens the Chesapeake Bay. second home in 1989, the Liners that has been pleached. Next to A tour of the Springett garden Proceeds from the tour have have made this their permanent it and bordering the dock is a is offered by Charles as a memo- been earmarked for a new shel- home. Somewhat secluded, the garden populated with pampas rial to his wife Rina, who envi- ter for The Haven. The Haven one-and-one-half-story house grasses, ruellia, yarrow, lav- sioned, tended, and enjoyed this offers shelter and counseling sits on the edge of Tabbs Creek. ender, and rosemary. It has a landscape for six years. Not far for victims of sexual abuse and The Liners decided the exist- birdbath that grandson Trenton off Ocran Road, a beige pebbled stalking who live in the North- ing small driveway and front thinks is modeled after him and driveway marks the entrance to ern Neck and Essex County. entrance did not provide much he sees his mission as keeping it the Springett property. Tickets are $12 in advance curb appeal so a relocated front filled with water. A garden immediately comes or $15 the days of the tour. entrance and the creation of a A fifth garden is named into view, nestled in mature Tickets may be purchased at The large circular driveway solved after hurricane Isabel. Three trees. The garden contains semi- Dandelion in Irvington, Green- their first dilemma. Numerous truckloads of fill to replace shaded areas with islands of point Nursery in Kilmarnock, shrubs, perennials and mature what Isabel took away were the shrubs and perennials. A large Wildest Dreams in Burgess, trees planted at random through- beginning of the garden. Plant open space near the waters edge Mary Young’s Herbs in Hague, out the property needed to be materials were added, a view affords an area where perenni- and Northern Neck Home and connected to the hard scape. A from the deck was created, and als are grown in full sun. The Garden in Warsaw. plan was developed that would something bad was turned into lawn sets off the planted areas. To purchase tickets by incorporate them into curving something beautiful. The North The landscape plan was origi- mail, send a business size self beds as a frame for the house. garden, made up of camellias nally designed by Katherine M. addressed stamped envelope There are six small, indepen- and azaleas, takes full advantage Brooks Inc. Over the years, the with your check made payable to dent gardens on the property. of the soil and filtered shade on Springetts amended the plant- The Haven to Just Gardens, P.O. Vitex trees surrounded by that end of the house. ings as they found what worked Box 429, Irvington, VA 22480. barberry “Crimson pygmy” and Doing most of the work and what didn’t. The five tour gardens will be several miscanthus are seen himself, Blaine Liner installed Pines, river birch, oaks, holly, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when entering the property from wooden borders on each bed. and wax myrtles give a sense of Tickets will be available for the street side. The front porch Pine straw is his mulch of choice seclusion to the property, while purchase at each garden. Music series returns to park for third year The Friends of Belle Isle State bluegrass, country, gospel, and Drive to the park for a 7 p.m. park at 462-5030 for details. Park recently announced the blues, , cajun, classic rock, show. The Wayne T. Holt Band Music By The River is spon- schedule for its 2007 Music By island rock, beach music, covers of Deltaville will return July 16 sored by The Friends of Belle The River series. and originals.” (6 p.m.). Isle State Park with financial Eight Saturday evening con- The series will open at 6 p.m. Hi Tied will open at 5:30 p.m. support from the Rappahan- certs are planned at the park. May 12 with Bill, Pam and August 11, followed by Gerry nock Foundation for the Arts, Folks are urged to bring their Macon Gurley of Regina. Steve Maddox of Fredericksburg. the Virginia Commission for children, lawn chairs, blankets Keith of Windmill Point will Voted most popular band in the the Arts, the National Endow- and nonalcoholic beverages. entertain the crowd May 19 (6 Northern Neck, Jumbo Lump ment for the Arts, Neal and There will be crafts for the chil- p.m.). Daddy and the Backfin Boys Nickel Wealth Management at dren prior to each concert and At 6 p.m. June 9, South- will close the series August 18. Wachovia Securities, Bank of ��������������� during intermission. ern Grace will visit from the The concerts are free. How- Lancaster, Chesapeake Bank, “We’ve put together another Shenandoah Valley. Hi Tied of ever, park guests will be required Northern Neck State Bank, season of concerts featuring White Stone will open the show to pay the daily parking fee of Buenos Nachos Mexican Grill, ���������������������������� local talent, or musicians with a at 5:30 p.m. June 16, followed $3. The campground is open Wal-Mart, the Kilmarnock- local following,” said committee by Mercy Creek of Weems. for those who want to spend the Irvington-White Stone Rotary, chairman Robert Mason Jr. On July 7, Steve Bassett will night. the Bethel-Emmanuel United “The lineup also offers a vari- bring his “Blowin’ Off the Dust Camping reservations should Methodist Men and the Rappa- ety of music including folk, Tour” featuring Michelle Nixon be made in advance. Call the hannock Record. � Birthplace reschedules Powwow season � Spring on the Plantation Park Rangers and volunteers in plantation life.” to begin May 5-6 colonial period dress will demon- Interpreters in period dress will The Virginia Indian Nations ing is available with golf cart strate colonial crafts, farm chores present activities such as open will hold their sixth annual transportation provided to the and domestic activities June 9 as hearth cooking, blacksmithing and join Spring Powwow/Gatheirng grounds. George Washington Birthplace spinning. Sheep shearing demon- at the Chickahominy Tribal Organizers suggest bring- celebrates its annual Spring on the strations will be performed at 11 Grounds in Charles City May 5 ing lawn chairs or blankets. � � Plantation festival. a.m., 1 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., (weather and 6. Grounds will open at 10 Powwow etiquette will be fol- Spring on the Plantation was permitting). Children can help a.m. both days. lowed. For health and safety originally scheduled for May 5, but preserve the memory of George Saturday’s Grand Entry will reasons, no pets are permitted ������������ due to a variety of reasons, had to be Washington’s agricultural legacy by be at noon. Sunday’s Grand on the Powwow grounds. rescheduled to June 9. lending their hand in planting this Entry will be at 1 p.m. The Proceeds will support the “I hope that visitors will consider year’s crop of tobacco. Powwow will feature Native Virginia Indian Tribal Alliance ���������������������������������� starting their summer plans with George Washington was born on American dancers, drummers, for Life, an organization work- this thoroughly entertaining and a Popes Creek tobacco farm Febru- singers, exhibits, cultural dem- ing for federal recognition educational event,” said Superin- ary 22, 1732. The 550-acre National onstrations and food. of the Chickahominy, East- ����������������������������� tendent Vidal Martinez. Monument contains the birthsite, a Visitors will have an oppor- ern Chickahominy, Monacan, According to Washington scholar complete commemorative planta- tunity to talk with members of Nansemond, Rappahannock Jack Warren, “George Washington tion, a picnic area, nature trail, the the tribes about their culture, and Upper Mattaponi Indian was a product of plantations. Planta- Washington family burial grounds, current initiatives and expe- Nations. ������������������������������������� tion life taught him to use resources beach area and numerous plants riences related to the James- For directions to the Chicka- ��������������������������������� wisely, as well as patience and atten- and wildlife. town 2007 commemorative hominy Tribal Grounds, visit www. tion to detail. Plantation life taught George Washington Birthplace events including their historic vitalva.org, or call 966-2448. him habits of command and civic is on Popes Creek 11 miles west weeklong visit to England in responsibility. These characteristics, of Montross and is accessible from summer 2006. along with personal integrity, were Route 3 and Route 204. The park Gate admission is $5 for the foundation of his life’s accom- is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. adults and $3 for children �������������������� plishments. You cannot understand Admission is $4 for all visitors 16 ages 6 to 12 years and senior Washington without understanding years and older. citizens. Plenty of free park- ���������������� ������������������� Drama clubs to stage ‘Aladdin’ May 25-27 �������������������� The combined drama clubs paring the Disney musical Tickets are $5 for adults and ��������������������������� of Lancaster High School since January. $2.50 for students and will be ���������� and Lancaster Middle School It includes the songs “Ara- available at LMS, or by calling (LMS) will present the musical bian Nights,” “A Friend Like Robin Blake at 435-1681. “Aladdin” May 25 at 9:30 a.m., Me” and “A Whole New ��������������������� ��������������������������������� May 26 at 7 p.m. and May 27 World.” LMS art students cre- ��������� ����������������������������� at 2 p.m. at the LMS Theater in ated the sets with the help of THE Rwww.rrecord.comECORD Kilmarnock. donations by The Center for ������������������������� ����������������������� The students have been pre- the Arts. ONLINE A10 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 3, 2007 Dowsers Relay For Life Retirement community to meet supports Relay For Life The Chesapeake Bay Dowsers set June 1 & 2 To boost its financial contri- will meet from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. bution and resident-and-staff Saturday, May 5, at the Lancaster On June 1 at 5 p.m., area cancer the night, taking laps in honor participation in the American Community Library in Kilmar- survivors are invited to a catered of family and friends that have Cancer Society’s Relay For Life nock. dinner and then to take the first battled cancer. of Lancaster and Northumber- The speaker is Bess Cutter from lap to open the 2007 Relay For On June 2, there will be fun land, Rappahannock Westmin- Virginia Beach. As a child, Bess Life of Lancaster/Northumber- for the children with magicians, ster-Canterbury has created a was instructed in the art of dows- land. a petting zoo and other fun kids’ series of relay-related events ing by an Oklahoma Native Indian Survivors are urged to call activities, beginning at 10 a.m. on its own campus. Every and has continued the practice for Linda at 453-6831 to register for There also will be a silent auc- dollar raised is being donated 56 years. the dinner. tion. Area businesses will be to the Lancaster-Northumber- Cutter is president of the Chesa- At 9:00 p.m. hundreds of donating items for auction. land relay effort. peake Bay Dowsers Association, luminaria will line the track, All activities are open to the “RW-C’s strength is that we president of the Virginia Beach while Relay participants and community and will take place at have a team already in place. Dowsers Association, a trustee of the community walk in silence the Fairfields United Methodist We just need to give the resi- American Society of Dowsers, to honor local cancer survivors Church in Burgess. dents a way that works for ASD southeastern regional direc- and remember those who have For more information, call them,” said community ser- tor-vice president, and ASD Water been lost to cancer. Teams will Denise at 453-3621, or visit vices coordinator Ellie Gallo- for Humanity chairperson. continue walking throughout www.acsevents.org/LNrelay. way. She will review the basics of An in-house bake sale, with dowsing using her work book residents and staff baking and Dowsing Techniques A to Z. buying, raised $640. Event to offer practical A carwash, with 10 staff members washing 20 cars, From left are Aliazon Fisbie and Jingles Browning, two of the raised $548. And a Step-A- winners in RW-C’s Duck Race to raise money for the American Firemen land management advice Thon in the fitness center, Cancer Society. A community- spurred by challenge and wide Field Day will matching donations, raised finish line. Elsie Treadwell will be the master of ceremo- to celebrate be held May 12 from $1,100. did the pre-game show with nies. Tickets are $25 each. All 1 to 4 p.m. at Shiloh “The goal for the Step-A- her remote control hovercraft. proceeds benefit the American 75 years School. Thon was to have one NuStep Sesame Street’s Ernie sang his Cancer Society. Call 438-4101 The Field Day, machine or one treadmill in rubber ducky songs on tape. by May 7 for reservations. The Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire coordinated by the motion from 8 to 4,” said well- Heat winners raced for the On May 31, RW-C’s cancer Department will celebrate its 75th Northern Neck ness coordinator Kori Poplin. grand prize of a duck-embel- survivors will wear purple anniversary May 19 with a gigan- Land Conservancy “We challenged residents lished cookie. Winners were sashes and lead the cancer walk tic parade featuring fire trucks and (NNLC), invites to walk one mile or 15 min- RW-C Chef David Coontz, throughout the campus. The rescue squad units. the public to come utes either outside or on the first; Wallace Smith of Anchor Rev. Dr. Davis Smith, chap- Vehicles from all neighboring to receive practi- machines. Most of the three Pharmacy, second; and resi- lain, will conduct the service counties and towns and cities in cal information for NuSteps and the treadmill were dents Jingles Browning, third, that follows. For $5, people eastern Virginia and Maryland are sound environmen- in use all day, and people were and Aliazon Frisbie, fourth. may buy luminaria in memory expected to participate. There will tal management for outside walking the campus. “The level of enthusiasm and or honor of loved ones. be many antique fire trucks. Tro- their properties. Seventy-one participants excitement displayed by the “There are not many people phies will be presented in several There will be walked 84 miles.” residents made the duck race at RW-C who have not been categories. more than 20 exhib- For the Duck Race on April so much fun,” said Galloway. touched by cancer,” said Gallo- The parade will form at Chesa- its. Some activities 24, RW-C raised money for “People filled the pool area, way. “They’ve even lost children peake Commons at 1 p.m., head for participants aim ACS by selling rubber ducks to screaming and cheering for to it. They are in there doing south on Main Street at 2 p.m., to teach how to be residents and staff at $1 each. their ducks.” everything they can, and they turn on Irvington Road and then on good stewards of The first 100 ducks sold out in The next event is a fashion couldn’t be more generous.” School Street, ending at Lancaster the land and water. one hour, and 250 ducks were show and luncheon May 10 at Planning committee mem- Middle School. To enter the parade, NNLC has gathered sold in total. 11 a.m. The 16 models are resi- bers are Galloway, Poplin, call 435-2473. facts for a booklet, People raced their ducks in dents and some are cancer sur- Browning, Cliff Dorn, Amy “Northern Neck heats of 50 in RW-C’s swim- vivors. Peebles, Dawson’s Ltd., Lewis, Faye Krejci, Arlene Best Management ming pool. Mayor Alexander The Dandelion and Foxy are Dameron, Kay Klein, Shanee Depression Practices.” Fleet of Irvington judged the providing clothing. Bill Croner Jones and Linda Reeves. The booklet will Master Naturalist and volunteer guide support group include information Earline Walker will share information about bayscaping, regarding local natural area preserves. Military Officers Association to meet septic system main- organizes tenance, riparian The Northern Neck chapter tration, ex-filtration, resupply jumps and personnel recovery “Depression is an awful feeling buffers, fertilizer, pesticide and Road. Go to the end of the of the Military Officers Asso- and other activities in con- capability efforts. that affects just about all of us at herbicide issues, boating con- road. ciation will meet Tuesday, May tested areas. Capt. Prather graduated from one time or another. Sometimes it cerns, shoreline stabilization, Visitors are urged to walk the 8, at 11:30 a.m. at Rappahan- Capt. Prather has flown a the U.S. Air Force Academy in is caused by something upsetting oyster gardening and water- trails at the two nearby natural nock Westminster-Canterbury. variety of aircraft in contin- 1999 and received a degree in that happens in our lives, and after wise gardening. area preserves, Dameron Marsh The lunchoen will include gency operations including military history. a while we get over it. For some Additionally, the historic and Hughlett Point. Preserve a discussion by Capt. Craig interdiction operations in the The luncheon fee is $13. people, however, it seems to go on one-room school will be open. information will be available. D. Prather on U.S. Air Force Balkans. Pre-registration is requested forever and their lives are miser- To reach the old school, take In the event of rain, Field Day Special Operations. This com- He has served twice in Iraq by May 5. Send a check to able.” Route 200 north of Kilmarnock will be held at Dreamfields on ponent of the the Air Force has in preparation for the 173rd NNMOAA, P.O. Box 786, Woody Pangborn made this state- and turn east on Shiloh School Route 200 near Kilmarnock. varied duties including infil- Airborne Brigade combat Kilmarnock VA 22482. ment at a recent meeting for people concerned about their depressed feelings. “There is hope,” he added. Email your Pangborn and his wife, Pam, host a depression recovery support NEWS to: group every Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Kilmarnock. The meet- Get Inspired ings are informal, with free discus- sion by all present. #3 IN A SERIES MAY 2007 The meetings are open to every- one and there is no charge. To par- [email protected] RiverRTheyi boughtver theirSStyle lott y lyearse 1101ago0 for 1the ticipate, call 758-8110. view. They’ve been tweaking the plans for the home they’re building ever since. 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07-NUN-258.RR/NNN.4-25.indd 1 4/30/07 9:13:07 AM Sports Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 3, 2007 • A11 Lancaster boys and King William girls finish meet up front Lancaster High’s boys won 10 a 4’6” jump. events to beat King William by Rinehart was fourth in the 46 points in a non-district tri- 100-meter dash in 14.31 and meet last Wednesday. Wardlaw was third in the 200- Aaron Holzbach won four meter in 31.4, edging out team- events and finished third in mate Jasmine Moody, who was another as Lancaster’s points fourth in 33.5. leader with 22. On the track, he Also on the track, Jenny paced the pack in the 200-meter O’Shaughnessy was second in in 24.71, the 400-meter in 55.1 the 300-hurdles (1:05), Janae and the mile in 5:05. In field Washington was third in the events, he cleared 5’4” to win 400-meter (1:17.5). Holly Eppi- Lancaster catcher Jonathan George makes a diving attempt to tag a W&L runner out at home. the high jump and went 17’6” for himer was fourth in both the 400- third in the long jump. meter (1:20.8) and the 800-meter Anton Veney won the long (3:41.2). jump (17’ 9 1/2”) and Lancaster Marina McGrath finished claimed the top three spots in that second in the two-mile in 15:44 Red Devils dig in for wins event with Rodney Beale placing and third in the mile in 6:55. second with a 17’9” jump. Beale Lancaster’s boys and girls will and Veney also teamed up to take host Rappahannock and Wash- by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi first and second in the triple jump ington & Lee Wednesday, May 9, Luke Saunders redirected a and 100-meter dash. Beale won in the final regular season meet. first pitch deep to right center- both events, leaping 38’3” in the The Northern Neck District meet field in the bottom of the eighth triple and sprinting the 100-meter will be held on Tuesday, May 15, inning Thursday, scoring William in 11.9. Veney was second in the at West Point. Saunders for the game-winning triple jump (37’4”) and second in run and a 7-6 extra inning upset the 100-meter (11.9). Veney also of Rappahannock. was second, behind Holzbach, in The Raiders were previously the 400-meter in 59.5. Beale fol- unbeaten in Northern Neck Dis- lowed Holzbach across the finish trict play and had only one loss line in the 200-meter in 25.5. on the season. Also on the track, Codie Carter coreboard “This was a big win for us,” won the 110-meter hurdles in S said LHS coach Welby Saunders, 19.51 and Graham Winnstanley Varsity baseball whose Devils are now 2-1 in the was second in 19.96. Carter was Lancaster 7, Rappahannock 6 (8 district and 10-2 overall. second in the 300-hurdles in 49.0 innings) L. Saunders was the win- and Winnstanley third in 52.6. Lancaster 9, W&L 3 ning pitcher, going three and a- Lancaster’s distance runners Varsity softball third innings with six strikeouts claimed three of the top four Lancaster 4, Rappahannock 3 and four allowed hits. Saunders spots in the mile with Holzbach W&L 5, Lancaster 2 replaced William Saunders on the winning, Clinton Bennett finish- JV baseball mound. He came out after four ing third (5:22) and Justin Stew- Lancaster 10, W&L 3 and two-thirds innings of work art taking fourth (5:25). Stewart Rappahannock 11, Lancaster 6 with the Devils up 6-4. Saunders took second in the two-mile in JV softball gave up four hits, walked two and 11:40 and Ross Merrick was Lancaster 6, W&L 5 retired four at the plate. third in 13:24. Rappahannock 11, Lancaster 0 Lancaster took an early lead Bennett also was third in the Varsity soccer with Adam Benson hitting a lead- 400-meter (1:00.3), with Lan- Rappahannock 4, Lancaster 0 off triple in the bottom of the caster claiming the top three spots Northumberland 4, Lancaster 1 second and scoring on a single in that race. He also finished third JV soccer by Miles Smith. in the 800-meter in 2:28.3. Lancaster 2, Rappahannock 1 The Raiders rallied for three Lancaster finished in front with Lancaster 5, Northumberland 4 runs in the top of the third off a 82 points. King William’s boys won two events and were second Boys Track home run by Hunter Kelly before Lancaster 82, King William 36, the Devils regained control in in team scoring with 36 points, King & Queen 15 their next at bat when L. Saun- while King & Queen won one ders reached base on an error and event for third with 15 points. Girls Track Ladies King William 87, Lancaster 38, scored on an RBI single by Jona- King & Queen 5 than George. George and Jona- The Lady Cavaliers won 11 than Somers had back-to-back events to finish with 87 points base hits and moved into scoring and rout Lancaster and King & Upcoming Games position on a sacrifice by Kyle Queen in the girls’ meet. Varsity baseball/softball Reid. Smith drove in both George King William was 49 points (All home games at 5 p.m. at and Somers with a two-out single better than second-place Lan- Dreamfields) May 3: for a 4-3 Lancaster lead. Lancaster’s Adam Benson ducks to avoid a wild W&L pitch as teammate Luke Saunders leads off caster (38 points) and 82 points The Devils scored two more better than third-place King & Northumberland at Rappahan- of third. nock in the fourth after Jack Jack- Queen (5 points). May 8: son drew a lead-off walk and L. and an RBI. Smith went 3-for- Somers getting the win. He a lead-off triple and W. Saun- The Lady Devils won just three Essex at Lancaster Saunders singled. Jackson scored 3 with a walk and RBI and tossed a one-hitter and struck ders had a key hit to drive in events with Ashley Reese claim- George was 2-for-4 with a run out nine in five innings. Jack Jackson and Reynolds. ing two firsts. She won both the JV baseball/softball on another RBI single by George (All home games at 5 p.m. at and L. Saunders stole home. and two RBI. At bat, Ryan Reynolds was 2- With only four games remain- shot put (30’7”) and the discus Dreamfields) Rappahannock scored three for-2 with a walk, two runs and ing in regular season play, Lan- (85’3 1/2”) throws. May 3: runs to tie the contest at 6-6 in an RBI. Somers also knocked in caster hopes to topple Northern Tabitha Rinehart paced the Rappahannock at Northumber- the top of the seventh, but left Lancaster 9 two runs. Neck favorite Essex when the hurdlers, running the 100-meter land the bases loaded. W&L 3 Lancaster expanded a 3-0 lead Trojans come to Dreamfields in 18.49 to win that race. Rine- Soccer L. Saunders led Lancaster’s The Devils had recorded an in the fourth, batting through the Tuesday, May 8. Essex edged hart also took second in the high (JV games 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 offense, batting 3-for-5 with easy 9-3 win over Washington lineup to score five runs. Adam the Devils, 4-3, in the district jump, clearing 4’8”. Teammate p.m.) a double for two runs scored & Lee Tuesday with Jonathan Benson got the rally going with opener. Heather Wardlaw was third with May 4: Lancaster at Middlesex May 7: Essex at Lancaster Lady Devils upset Raiderettes, 4-3; Girls soccer May 3: Northumberland at Fredericks- burg Christian (varsity only) Track overcome by Washington & Lee, 5-2 (4 p.m.) May 9: W&L and Rappahannock at Lan- by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi caster The Lady Devils picked up a 4-3 win over favored Rappahannock Thursday for their first win in Northern Neck District varsity softball. Lancaster is now 1-2 in the league. Takeia Jones went the distance for Lancaster, striking out seven batters, walking two and JV Lady Devils giving up only three hits. At the plate, Lucy McCann went down W&L, 6-5 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run The JV Lady Devils split in scored. Carly Webb was 1-for-2 Northern Neck District softball with a run and Jones batted 1-for-3 competition last week to fall to 1-2 with a run and RBI. Sara Caudle in the league and 6-4 overall. also had an RBI off a 1-for-3 per- Nicole Shelton retired five bat- formance at the plate and Tiffany ters, walked nine and allowed five Lee scored once. hits in six and a-third innings last Rebounding from a 5-2 loss to Tuesday to lead Lancaster over Washington & Lee last Tuesday, Washington & Lee, 6-5. Lancaster the Lady Devils outhit the Raider- averted a come-back by the Eagles ettes, 6-3. after W&L scored two runs in the “This was a big win for us,” said top of the seventh and left the tying LHS coach Dave Zeiler. “The girls run on base. have been fighting back in every At bat, Danielle Shelton had three game and finally we pulled one hits and scored twice and Desiree out.” Selph hit a solo home run to lead W&L 5, the Lady Devils. Gabby Mondy Lancaster 2 had two hits and Brianna Ritchie Lancaster fought back from a 4- and Lauryn Turner had a hit and 0 deficit after four innings against run scored each. N. Shelton drew a the Eagles Tuesday, but couldn’t walk for a run. overcome Washington & Lee’s Rappahannock 11, first-inning rally. The Eagles won, Lancaster 0 5-2. Alex Clark pitched a one-hitter Lee was the losing pitcher for Thursday as Rappahannock shut Lancaster, giving up four hits, out the Lady Devils, 11-0, in five walking one and striking out six in innings. seven innings. Ritchie had the only hit for Lan- Caudle led LHS at bat, going 3- caster. for-3 with a walk and run scored. Rachel Haywood and N. Shelton Carly Webb batted 2-for-3 with split time on the mound with Shel- a run and Lee and McCann each ton striking out five in three and went 1-for-3 with an RBI apiece. two-thirds innings. The Lady Devils will be at home The JV Lady Devils have only again on Tuesday, May 8, against four games remaining in the season Lancaster’s Lucy McCann covers second as a W&L Essex and have only four games Lancaster’s Tiffany Lee fields an infield grounder and throws it to Lucy McCann to put out a Washington & Lee baserunner at first. and will travel to Essex next Tues- runner slides into base. remaining in regular season play. day, May 8. A12 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 3, 2007 Devils lose In JV soccer, Syverson two district soccer outings breaks tie for LHS, 2-1 Northumberland scored three goals in the first half and went by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi on to beat Lancaster, 4-1, in a Alex Syverson scored the Northern Neck District varsity go-ahead goal with about 15 soccer game Monday night. minutes remaining Wednesday The loss was Lancaster’s as Lancaster’s JV soccer team second straight in district play picked up a 2-1 win over Rap- as the Devils fell to 0-2 in the pahannock in its Northern Neck league. Five more games remain District opener. in regular season play. Lancaster improved to 4-4 Rappahannock blanked the overall and 2-0 in the district. Devils, 4-0, in the district opener Corbin Love opened the on Monday when Lancaster took scoring on an unassisted shot the field for the first time in three about midway through the first weeks. half for a short-lived Lancaster Because of weather, spring lead. Rappahannock knotted the break and a marching band trip, game at 1-1 five minutes later the Devils had rescheduled and on a goal by Hunter Harbin. canceled several games. Despite some late-half pres- “Three weeks of not play- sure by the Raiders, the half ing really hurt us for the district ended in a tie. opener,” said LHS coach Amy Keeper Danny Haydon had Stamm. “Our biggest problem seven saves for Lancaster. right now is we haven’t played “We really shut them down in so long and the other district All-State at the net in the second half,” said coach teams have.” Lancaster High senior Madison Smith (above) recently Alex Stickler. “We played The Devils’ only goal of the received honorable mention All-State honors in Group much better in the second half, week came on a penalty kick A volleyball. Smith helped lead Lancaster to the Region but it was still a good game all by Billy Jackson in the second A playoffs with 128 service points in 58 games. The vet- around.” half of Monday’s outing at Nor- eran hitter had 107 kills, 61 blocks and 88 digs during the thumberland. Austin Brown and season for the varsity Lady Devils. (Photo by Lisa Hinton- Damien Rasmussen split time in Valdrighi) Lancaster 5 goal for the Devils with Brown Northumberland 4 making three saves in the first Corbin Love and Hunter half and Rasmussen six in the Gurly scored two goals each to second. Special events slated lead Lancaster over Northum- “We don’t have an experi- berland, 5-4, Monday night. At right, Weston Johnson of Lancaster battles a Rappahannock enced goalie like some of the Colby Bishop added one goal forward for ball control during a JV game last week. other teams we’re playing,” said Thursday at speedway; for the Devils, which led 3-2 at Stamm. “We have young, inexpe- the half. The JV Devils will be on the then open a three-game sched- rienced goalies that are working NASCAR stars to race LHS goalkeeper Danny road for a non-district game ule next week at home Monday, hard, but we’re shooting at goal- The countdown to ‘Thursday Hayden had four saves. Friday, May 4, at Middlesex, May 7, against Essex. ies with experience.” Thunder’ continues as the Advance The Devils will play a non-dis- Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series �������� trict game against Middlesex in race chasers make their maiden Saluda Friday, May 4, and host voyage to Virginia Thursday, May Virginia Motor Speedway Essex on Monday, May 7. 3. April 28 results: The Advance Auto Parts SDS Sprints - Kenny Adams, first; makes its first-ever appearance Justin Barger, second; Johnny at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Bridges, third. Speedway (VMS) for the 60-lap Late models – Roland Mann, Bridge first; Walker Arthur, second; Paul Sawyer Memorial presented Austin Hubbard, third. by Thurston Spring Service Inc. Modifieds – Brent Bordeaux, Results The stop at Virginia Motor first; Bret Hamilton, second; Speedway will be the first-ever Tommy Shiflet, third. Nine tables of bridge were in series event staged at the Jamaica Chargers – Bob Terry, first; Kyle play April 24 at Rappahannock oval since the tour originated in Nelson, second; James Givens, Westminster-Canterubry with the 1980. The inaugural Advance Auto third. following results: Parts Series stop stands as part of All-Americans – Kevin Fletcher, Winners north/south were first, a big “Thursday Thunder” featur- first; Stephen Childress, second; Ginger Klapp and Virginia Adair; ing the Big-Block and Super Late Dustin Owens, third. second, Arden Durham and Jane May 3 races: Model events. (VMS is on Route 17 in Jamaica, Hughes; third, Barbara Hubbard Several NASCAR stars are eight miles north of Saluda. Pit Team members from left are (front row) manager Antonio Harley, YooJin Lee, Amelia Dunston, and Norma Drinnon; and fourth, expected to be in attendance as gates open at 4 p.m.; spectator Linzy Heavenridge, Grace Schroeder, Libbie Randolph, Elizabeth Prillaman, Catherine Harris Babs Murphy and Beverly Oren. Kenny Schrader, Kenny Wallace, gates open at 5 p.m. Track activi- and Jess Lackes; (next row) manager David Yang, manager Cody Crabill, Kati O’Brien, Chrissy Winners east/west were first, J.J. Yeley and David Reutimann ties begin at 6:45 p.m.) Morris, Ragan Hart, Kristen Ramsey, Madeleine Przybyl, Hannah Lidicker, Jocelyn Pope, Dianne Monroe and Cynthia Bird- visit VMS to test their skills on the Super Dirtcar Series (60 laps), Gretchen Lidicker, head coach Matt Schaefer and coach Sarah Wood. sall; second, Marilyn Snodgrass and dirt. super late models (40 laps). Martha Engard; third, Terry Taylor Schrader and Wallace are and Peggy Dent; and fourth, Helen expected to compete in the $5,000 Kinney and Joy Straughan. to win, Paul Sawyer Memorial 40 Competitor gates for Thursday, Christchurch School girls’ The next bridge for this group is lap Super Late Model event with May 3, will open at 4 p.m. and Tuesday, May 8, at 1 p.m. Yeley and Reutimann wheeling a spectator gates at 5 p.m. On-track big block modified in the $6,000 to activities will begin at 6:45 p.m soccer program opens strong Six tables of bridge were in play win Paul Sawyer Memorial 60. with hot laps. April 26 at Indian Creek Yacht and In addition, former Busch Series Adult tickets are $20; senior The new Christchurch School Schaefer and the team presented Country Club. Champion Randy LaJoie will sign and military, $18; students ages 13 girls’ soccer program has come off Whitney Edwards, the daughter of Winners north/south were first, autographs prior to the event. Lajoie to 17, $10; children ages 7 to 12, the bench with a vengeance, com- Bruce and Norma Jean Edwards Kay and Les Inskeep; and second, also will be bringing his “Safer $5; and children ages 6 and under, piling an 8-0 record so far in its of White Stone, with an engraved Ilva Doggett and Carolyn Reed. Racer Tour” to VMS and will be free. inaugural season. plaque honoring her inspiration, Winners east/west were first, available to answer any questions The speedway is on Route 17 Coach Matt Schaefer and the dedication to, and enthusiasm for Cynthia Birdsall and Jane Hughes; about race seat and cockpit safety in Jamaica, eight miles north of team have posted wins against Christchurch athletics. While a and second Helen Kinne and Joy for VMS, Super Dirtcar Series and Saluda and 25 miles south of Tap- Washington and Lee High School, student at Christchurch, Edwards Straughan. Super Late Model drivers. pahannock. St. Margaret’s School, St. Cathe- played varsity soccer on the boys rine’s School and Trinity Episcopal team. She was instrumental in the School. development of the new girls’ pro- At the first game on March 20, gram. Sports Shorts ■ Spring outing 4 p.m., men may join in. A picnic thology will hold its annual Audubon to review bird calls Whitney Edwards and coach The annual spring outing of dinner will follow. To join the meeting at Stratford Hal1 May 4, Matt Schaefer the Northern Neck Wild Turkey association, call Don Shanklin at 5 and 6. The event includes bird- Caw! Caw! Caw! The regular monthly meeting Association will take place May 462-0444. watching field trips. Dr. Bryan Whip-poor-will, whip-poor- will follow. Attendees are invited Edwards now plays women’s 5 at Wicomico Episcopal Church. Watts will speak. To attend, call will! to stay for refreshments after the soccer at Virginia Wesleyan Col- Activities will begin at 3 p.m. ■ Birders flocking Teta Kain at 693-5246, or email: Bob...White! program and meeting. lege. with a skeet shoot for ladies. At The Virginia Society of Orni- [email protected]. These are all bird calls that we can identify. On Monday May 7, the North- ern Neck Audubon Society (NNAS) will present a program on identifying birds by their sons. By using simple mnemonics such as “Peter, Peter, Peter” (tufted tit- mouse) or “Cheer-Cheer-Birdie, Birdie, Birdie” (cardinal) and audio recordings, Barbara Groff and Rea Hinch will demonstrate how to recognize some of the fre- quent visitors to local backyard feeders. Participants are asked to bring a pencil, paper and their listening skills. The program, open to all, will be held at 7 p.m. at Grace Epis- copal Church in Kilmarnock.

40 boats for sale at benefit auction The Kiwanis Club of the North- ern Neck has more than 40 boats for auction May 12 at Yankee Point Sailboat Marina. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis youth projects. A nautical flea market also will be conducted on site. Refreshments will be sold by the Key Club. The flea market will open at 8 a.m. and the auction will start at 10 a.m. There is a $1 bidding fee and a $10 vendor fee. Sail and power boats of various sizes and condition will go on the block. All boats will be sold with no reserve. By water, the marina is on Myer Creek, just up the Corrotoman River off the Rappahannock River. By land, the marina is at 1303 Oak Hill Road in Lancaster County. For directions, call 462-7018. Golf tourney deadline is May 8 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 3, 2007 • A13 The cut-off date to sign up for a.m., lunch at noon and a shot-gun nesses: Bay Flooring, Kilmarnock the Lancaster County Lions Club start at 1 p.m. The fee is $65 per Auto Clinic, Bank of Lancaster, Golf Tournament is May 8. person or $260 per team. The event Burke and Kilduff, Crowther Heat- Teams wishing to participate is open to male and female golfers. ing and Air Conditioning, Curry should indicate their intentions by Prizes will be awarded in various & Curry Pottery, Dehnert and contacting the tournament chair- categories. Clarke Co. Also, Doggett Disposal, man, Lion Dixon Foster, at 435- In addition to the fees from par- Earth Resources, Hubbard Insur- 4126, or Lion president Ed Kidwell ticipating teams, funds for the Lions ance, James M. Alga, CPA, Lawler at 436-1905. Club’s various charitable activities Real Estate, Neal D. Fridenstine, The tournament will be held are raised through the sponsorship Noblett’s Appliance and Propane, May 16 at the Tartan Course in of holes by local businesses. The Ransone’s Nursery, Paul Christian Weems, with registration at 11:30 club thanks the following busi- Stamm Jr., Attorney at Law, TCH Oil, Booth’s Landscaping Co. and Celebrity Fence, Chesapeake Homes, Alley Cafe, River Market, Flower Cart, EVB, Heads-Up Hair- Camp I PM Tennis players are Carter Clark, Katie Cox, Wendy Sparrer, Elizabeth Marks, Marlena works, Middle Bay Realty, Wacho- Hurlbut and Rachel Jayne; (next row) Julia Byrd, Lorenzo Leo, Richard Bunnell, Griffin Towers, via Securities, A&M Auto and Charles Cox, Ross Cheatham and Pat Abenante. Truck Repair and Northern Neck State Bank. Also, Radio Shack, American Diesel Corp., Northern Neck Marine Inc., American Standard Insurance, Bay Auto Service, Bragg and Co. Realtors, Connemara Corp., Lam- berth Building Material, Atlantic Chevrolet-Buick, Northern Neck Solutions, D&A Enterprises, Ltd., F.A. McNeal Inc., T/A Brookvale Mini Storage, Northern Neck Mechanical, Rappahannock Rent- als, Ross’s Rings and Things, River Golf tourney donated to May 5 auction Towne Properties, Rumsey and The Tides Inn has donated a personalized golf tournament for Bugg, Urbanna Builders Supply 36 people to the Saturday, May 5, Chesapeake Academy auc- Co., The Lancashire, Rappahan- tion. The tourney includes box lunches, golf for the day at the nock General Hospital, The Rappa- Golden Eagle and dinner at Captain B’s. Golfers, from left, are hannock Record, The Earth Store, Golden Eagle golf pro Rich Ford, Tides Inn food and beverage Chandler Luckham, George Cren- director Kevin Maguire and Tides Inn general manager Gordon shaw, Mayfair House and MICG Slatford. For an invitation to the auction, call 438-6490. Investment Management. Camp III PM tennis players are (front row) Michael Douglas, Ben May, Eric Siegel, Bobby Norman, Tavis Sparrer and Matthew Greenbaum; (next row) Pat Abenante, Anna Harnsberger, Olivia Keane, Linn Baumgardt, Sydney Shivers, Amy Jean Provost, Elizabeth Norman and Julia Sports Shorts Byrd. Summer camp featured five afternoon sessions ■ Women On Target All necessary equipment will be home of Carter and Carol Fox The National Rifle Associa- provided by the club, including in Reedville. Based on the Great (Installment two of a two- tion’s Women On Target program firearms, ammunition and eye/ear Wicomico River, this group has part series) on June 2 will sponsor an instruc- protection. This clinic will fea- grown from six in 1987 to 17 now tional shooting clinic for women ture training in the safe handling on the roster. Races are slated The Indian Creek Yacht and only at the Rappahannock Pistol of pistols, rifles, and shotguns to every Friday afternoon in the Country Club Junior Sports and Rifle Club at 640 Blueberry help participants learn the funda- vicinity of Glebe Point. Racing Camp last summer featured five Point Road in White Stone. The mentals of shooting in a relaxing will begin May 18 and continue afternoon sessions. They were clinic will begin at 8:30 a.m. and and fun-filled environment. through October. During the attended by campers ages 10 conclude at 3:00 p.m. recent gathering, trophies were to 17 years who preferably had The fee is $10 and includes ■ Nutshell season awarded to Dave Abbott (first), previous experience in tennis lunch. To register, contact clinic The Northern Neck Nutshell Laurie Rennie (second), Bob and/or golf. The sessions were coordinator Peggy Cathey at 438- Fleet opened its season with a Norman (third) and Carter Fox I PM Tennis and I PM Golf, 6069, or [email protected]. cocktail party April 15 at the (most improved). June 19 through 23; and III PM Camp III PM golfers are (front row) Jonathan Keilhauer, Mat- Golf and III PM Tennis, July thew Keane, Luke Johnson and Dillon Shanahan; (next row) Jay The Fishing Line 10 through 14. These campers Kentner, Weylen slay, Lorenzo Leo, Taylor Jones, Scott Heller received two and two-thirds and Nick Heller. by Capt. Billy Pipkin hours of instruction in the sport of their choice with a swim Excitement is building among week and a half of the Maryland break halfway through and a anglers as fishing is improving striped bass season has gone well. meal. daily. The water temperature is Fishing From Solomon’s Island south to In IV PM Tennis and Golf, rising and has reached 55 degrees for photos Point Lookout has been producing July 24 through 28, the camp- in the local bay waters. This level well. Many days we have found that ers received one-and-a-third remains slightly below the norm, Anglers are reminded to the limits are attained quickly and hour lessons in each sport with yet is sufficient to promote strong submit photos to the Rappa- at other times it takes several hours a swim break and a meal. migration. hannock Record for publica- to get the quota filled. These fish The 2007 Sports and Sailing The Virginia trophy season for tion in the newspaper and are steadily moving south towards Camp schedules and applica- striped bass began on Tuesday. The Rivah Visitors Guide. Virginia’s waters. Sizes are ranging tions have been mailed to club There are currently good numbers Photos of the angler(s) and from 28 inches up to 39 inches in members, parents, grandparents of these fish migrating through the their catch are appropriate. length with a few exceptions on the and great-grandparents. region. Scattered schools are run- Action shots are welcome, upper end. The really good news is “Over 160 applications have ning southward out of the Potomac too. that nearly all of the females are in been received so it looks like and Maryland waters into Virginia’s Be sure to identify the their post spawn migration. I am another exciting and busy bay waters. There is a creel limit of folks in the picture and where expecting good spawning results summer schedule at Indian one fish per person with a 32-inch they live as well as the type this season. Creek Yacht and Country club,” minimum size limit. This season of fish, its weight and length, Croaker continue to move up said director Anne Reisner. will last for two weeks. the body of water, the fish- the Rappahannock and Potomac For more information, call In Virginia waters, the best loca- ing hole, the boat and captain rivers. The bay waters are holding Indian Creek Yacht and Coun- tion to start fishing is between and the date. Include a phone these fish as well. They have been try Club or Reisner. Camp I PM golfers are (front row) Sean Puskas, Michael Margu- Smith Point and the cut channel. number for verification. holding to the channels both in the (Part one focused on the Smith Point offers a unique location lis, Hill Fleet and Weylen Slay; (next row) Bruce Hammill and Send your pictures by bay and while traveling up river. At morning sessions). Jay Kentner. in that it “bottle necks” the fish into email to editor@rrecord. dusk you can find croakers up to a relatively narrow channel during com; or mail to Rappahan- two pounds feeding in the shallows their southward descent, allowing nock Record, P.O. Box 400, in and around piers and wharfs. anglers to target them more easily. Kilmarnock, VA 22482; or Just a thought: Discipline your The channel edges between the deliver them to 27 North children to limit or eliminate TV Smith Point Light and the yellow Main Street in Kilmarnock. and video games. Make the effort SP Buoy south to the Northern There’s a mail slot in the door to occasionally leave work early Neck reef are holding fish at this for weekend and after-hour and invest time with them in the time. Concentrate your efforts on delivery. outdoors. Whether it is playing the shipping channel and its edges. catch with a baseball, fishing, or This is the corridor of travel for the just taking a walk through the migrating fish. coming across the rails have been woods, this quality time will speak The preferred method for catch- found at less than 30 feet of depth. volumes about how much you care ing these large specimens will be Regardless of what the water is, the and make them better for what they trolling. Umbrella rigs have been striped bass are hanging in the upper have learned. very productive this spring as have water table. They are often, espe- Every lesson you learn, no matter parachute lures rigged in tandem. cially during the morning hours, where you learned it, transfers to all We have sold far more parachutes located in the first 10 feet of depth. rivers that you may navigate. at Ingram Bay Marina’s tackle shop These fish also spook easily so Until next week, fair winds. this spring than in years past. The when possible place your lures 150 (Capt. Billy Pipkin owns and greatest success is being realized to 300 feet behind your boat. This operates Ingram Bay Marina and with various colored heads donned allows the lure to be swimming in Capt. Billy’s Charter Service in with both white and chartreuse shad clean undisturbed water beyond the Wicomico Church; www.captbilly- bodies. noise of your engines. scharters.com captbill@crosslink. The majority of fish that are In Maryland waters, the first net, 580.7292.) Camp IV PM campers are (front row) Katie Johnson, Jonathan Keilhauer, Matthew Keane, Emily Bethel, Abigail Bethel, Claire Bethel, John Lascaris and Ronnie Calkins; (next row) Michael John- ��������������� ������� � son, Rady Waters, William Waters, Elizabeth Waters, Bridget Johnson, Matthew Kattmann and ������������������������������������������������������� CJ Klem (next row) Michael Keane, Thomas Pontius, Jay Kentner, Katherine Ramos, Pat Abena- ^ 5/4^ ^ 5/04^ ^ 5/8^ ^ 5/08^ nte, Chase Harker, Teddy Lascaris, Linn Baumgardt, Brandon Walker, Stephanie Gray, Mackenzie Klem and Michael Aylett. Fri 5/4 Sunrise 6:07 High 1:19 1.6’ Tue 5/8 Moonrise 1:13 High 4:05 1.5’ Moonset 7:01 Low 8:04 0.1’ Sunrise 6:03 Low 10:55 0.2’ Sunset 7:58 High 1:38 1.3’ Moonset 10:45 High 4:29 1.3’ � Moonrise 10:39 Low 7:52 0.2’ � Sunset 8:02 Low 10:53 0.2’ ^ 5/5^ ^ 5/05^ ^ 5/9^ ^ 5/09^ Sat 5/5 Sunrise 6:06 High 1:56 1.6’ Wed 5/9 Moonrise 1:50 High 4:59 1.5’ Moonset 7:46 Low 8:42 0.2’ Sunrise 6:02 Low 11:47 0.2’ Sunset 7:59 High 2:14 1.3’ Moonset 11:54 High 5:27 1.3’ � Moonrise 11:37 Low 8:30 0.2’ � Sunset 8:03 Low 11:56 0.2’ ^ 5/6^ ^ 5/06^ ^ 5/10^ ^ 5/10^ Sun 5/6 Sunrise 6:05 High 2:35 1.6’ Thu 5/10 Moonrise 2:22 High 5:59 1.5’ Moonset 8:39 Low 9:23 0.2’ Sunrise 6:01 Low 12:42 0.2’ Sunset 8:00 High 2:54 1.3’ Moonset 1:04 High 6:29 1.4’ � Low 9:11 0.2’ � Sunset 8:04 ^ 5/7^ ^ 5/07^ 3rd Q. - 12:27 ^ 5/11^ ^ 5/11^ Mon 5/7 Moonrise 12:28 High 3:18 1.6’ Fri 5/11 Moonrise 2:51 Low 1:04 0.2’ Sunrise 6:04 Low 10:07 0.2’ Sunrise 6:00 High 7:02 1.5’ Moonset 9:39 High 3:38 1.3’ Moonset 2:14 Low 1:38 0.1’ � Sunset 8:01 Low 9:58 0.2’ � Sunset 8:05 High 7:32 1.5’ Corrections High Low Height PM times are in boldface type. Piankatank River, Cherry Pt. -1:42 -1:44 86% Unusually high & low tides are also in boldface. Great Wicomico River Light 0:30 0:20 76% © BenETech 2007 ([email protected]) Smith Point Light 1:01 0:44 86%

����������������� Visit us at: www.chesapeakeboatbasin.com ������������������������� Toll Free 877-482-4287- Local 804-435-3110 ��������������� ��������������������������������� 1686 Waverly Ave. Kilmarnock, VA A14 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 3, 2007 Belle Isle State Park announces May events Belle Isle State Park Ranger from 8 to 10 p.m. The parking fee Charlene Talcott recently released will apply. a schedule of programs and special On May 19, a Music By The events at the park for May. River Concert featuring Steve Keith A sunset canoe trip is planned of Windmill Point will begin at 6 May 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The p.m. The parking fee will apply and fee is $6 per person. Capt. John there will be crafts for the kids. Smith’s discoveries along the Rap- On May 26, canoe lessons will pahannock River will be discussed. be held from 10 a.m. to noon. The Due to limited space, folks are fee is $2 per person. Due to limited urged to sign up early. space, folks are reminded to sign On May 12, a Music By The up early. River concert featuring Bill, Pam Also on May 26, a “plundering and Macon Gurley of Regina will paradise hike” is scheduled for 1 begin at 6 p.m. The concert is free. p.m. Learn how native Americans, Guided canoe trips to begin Saturday Supporting Special Olympics However, the park’s $3 parking fee Europeans and African settlers used Guided canoe trips at Belle Isle State Park led by Charlene will be collected at the entrance. natural resources for survival and Talcott (above) will begin Saturday, May 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 Bill Barnes of Dymer Shores (left) was honored April 21 at the p.m. Canoeists will learn about John Smith’s explorations of track and field competition at the Special Olympics at Essex There will be crafts for the chil- riches. The fee is $2 per person. dren. And on May 26, a “triple treat” the Rappahannock in 1608. Hear tales of attacks by animals High School for his many years of working with Special Olym- and natives, peace negotiations involving a chief’s wives and pic athletes. With him is his wife, Barbara Barnes. Lancaster On May 16, a star-gazing talk including an evening canoe trip, will be presented by NASA astron- hayride and camp fire stories will be animal discoveries based on Capt. John Smith’s journal. The fee County competitors included William Ball, Tina Dunaway, is $6 per person. Call 462-5030 for reservations. Michelle Dunning, Amy Fuchs, Rich Pruett, Courtney Reisner, omer Kathy Miles at the Lancaster held from 6 to 9 p.m. The fee is $6 Holly Smith and Joyce and Mervin Taylor. Community Library in Kilmarnock per person and folks are reminded in conjunction with the park. The to sign up early. free lecture will begin at 7 p.m. For directions to the park, or to On May 18, Miles will lead a sign up early for any of the events, star-gazing expedition at the park call 462-5030. Sports Shorts ■ Bird walk ■ Cruise-in The Rappahannock River The Kilmarnock Cruise-In will Valley National Wildlife Refuge be held in the Chesapeake Com- will celebrate International mons parking lot at 4 p.m. every Migratory Bird Day May 12 at second Sunday of the month the Toby’s Point Tract. From 8 to throughout the summer. The Silent Drill Platoon 11 a.m., wildlife biologist Sandy The event is family friendly, Spencer will lead a guided bird free, and open to the public. walk through mature oak forest The owners of all special inter- Aeronautical Society visits on an easy, laurel-lined path that est vehicles from full antiques follows the edge of a ravine out to modern sports cars are urged Marine Corps Museum to the Rappahannock River. to participate. There will be door To reserve a space, call prizes and a 50/50 drawing. For The Northern Neck/Middle on Terrorism: The Marine Corps the refuge office at 333-1470 more information, call Jackie Peninsula Chapter of the Virginia in Today’s Fight” and the “Combat Monday through Friday from Ashburn at 435-6171, or Jim Aeronautical Historical Society Art Gallery,” of painted pictures of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or email Francis at 436-1154. visited the National Museum of the the Corps in action. [email protected]. �������������� Marine Corps at Quantico April The Marine Corps’ history was ■ Motherhood 26. captured and displayed, and as ■ Texacos return “A Celebration of Motherhood: ��������������������� The sculptured 210-foot stain- Admiral Chester W. Nimitz said, Continuing the 50th anniver- Spirit, Mind, Body” will be held �������������� less steel mast seen just off I-95 at “Among the Americans who served sary celebration of the Kilmar- Sunday, May 6, at the Northern Quantico elicits a memory of the in Iwo Jima, uncommon valor nock/Lancaster Texacos softball Neck Family YMCA in Kilmar- ������������ famous battle flag being raised on was a common virtue.” The men team, an exhibit of the teams’ nock from 1 to 3 p.m. Motiva- ��������������������������������������� top of Mt. Suribachi in Iwo Jima and women who have served and memorabilia is currently on tional guest speaker Haley Foster ����������������������������������� by young Americans in a battle not are serving at this time, retain the display in a window of Noblett will address the mothers while too long ago. “espirit de corps” and the motto, Appliances at 17 South Main the children play games and have The entrance to the museum “Semper Fidelis” is carried on. Street in Kilmarnock. snacks. Then the two groups will opens into a large atrium hung with Lunch was available in the Mess The exhibit includes photos, join in a craft. Childcare will be aircraft including a World War II Hall, or Tun Tavern, a replica of the trophies, bats, copies of newspa- available for the very young. Curtiss Jenny, a Harrier “Bird of place where the Marines came into per headlines and official records The event aims to promote Prey” V/STOL and an F-4V Corsair existence. of the team that played fast-pitch healthy life styles and connect from Guadacanal (circa 1943). On Before the group left, it witnessed softball, first in Kilmarnock, then parents and children. Call 435- the ground sits a Huey Bell UH-1, 32 Marines in dress uniform, the in Lively, from 1957 to 1972. 0223. 2990, as if it just landed, with life- Silent Drill Platoon, exhibiting like models of Marines deploying. absolute precision handling of their ■ ■ 30th anniversary Around the wall of this great rifles in marching, and exchang- Tourney planned The Yankee Point Yacht Club is Plans for the first Steamboat looking for former members. The room were quotations from great ing them with one another, tossing Era Museum golf tournament military leaders, and President them into the air, to be caught by club will celebrate its 30th anni- May 11 at the Tartan Golf Club versary June 9 at the clubhouse at Johnson, regarding the extremely another Marine. are under way. Ken Bransford heroic part the U.S. Marines have The chapter will have no lun- Yankee Point Marina. The reunion and Susan Hill are tourney chair- event will begin at 11 a.m. with a played in the military history of this cheon meeting in May. The annual men. To register, call museum country since its inception in 1775 meeting will be May 10 at the short program followed by lunch. vice president Anne McClintock Storytelling will continue through- at the Tun Tavern. Steamboat Restaurant at the Pianka- at 438-6888. The area around the atrium tank River Golf Club. Social hour out the day. is divided into sections devoted will begin at 6 p.m. and a buffet Former members who did not to “The Leatherneck Gallery,” dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Reser- receive an invitation may contact “Making Marines,” “Uncommon vations must be made by calling Coaches Don Crabtree at 739-6612. The pre- Valor,” “Marines in World War II,” “Doc” Broadway, at 462-0319 no registration deadline is May 22. “Send in the Marines: The Korean later than May 7. The speaker will complete War,” “In the Air, on Land and Sea: be retired Marine Col. Don Smith, ■ Free boating class The War in Vietnam,” “Global War a veteran of two Vietnam tours. A free Boat Virginia safety training course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 19 at the Heat edges X-plosion program Northumberland Public Library in Heathsville. The course will Brooke Hudnall had 10 strike- Crowther led the X-plosion at Volunteer coaches with the be sponsored by the Virginia outs to lead the Lancaster Heat the plate with a home run. Macey Lancaster County Little League Departmentof Game and Inland over the Lancaster X-plosion, 4-3, Carbell and Amber Cutting each recently completed the National Fisheries and the Northern Neck last Saturday in girls Jr./Sr. softball drew a walk to score for the X- Youth Sports Coaches Association’s Sail and Power Squadron. To at Dreamfields. plosion. (NYSCA) training program with register, contact Twy Williams at Leading the Heat offense with The Lancaster Heat will be in NYSCA clinician Wardell Carter. 529-5093, or [email protected] a hit each were Hudnall, Alexis action again Friday, May 4, when Coaches Roy Hall Jr., Chuck by May 12. Hayden, Ammoni Roane, Katie the team hosts the Middlesex Car- Elbourn, Shannon Smith, Bill Smith Lackert and Taylor Hinson. dinals at Dreamfields at 6:30 p.m. and Bill Packett participated. Nicole Crowther took the loss The X-plosion travels to Middle- The NYSCA program provides for the X-plosion. She had four sex Friday, May 4, for a 6:30 p.m. volunteer youth coaches with strikeouts. game against the Orioles. information on the psychology of �������������������� coaching children, tips on orga- nizing practices, teaching sports techniques, maximizing athletic ��������������� Bowling Results performance, first aid, safety and avoiding drugs, tobacco and alco- ������������������ hol. Men’s League Gill had a 126 game. Bob Huff rolled On April 19, Sal’s Pizza won the second games of 115 and 122. For Hammock, To become an NYSCA member, half of the season when they won two Benny Balderson had the high set of coaches must pass a written test on games and lost one against the Bowl- 368 with games of 137 and 124. Her- the material presented during the �������������������������� ing Boys. For Sal’s, Clay Gill bowled the bert Hammock rolled a 130 in a 340 set. clinic and sign the coaches’ code high set of 386 with gams of 120 , 117 Joe Hinson had a 119 game and Ernie ����������������������� and 149. Wayne Condrey rolled games George bowled a game of 103. of ethics pledge, which stresses of 138, 132 and 115 in a 386 set. Bob Ladies League the importance of placing the emo- ��������������������������� Huff rolled games of 127 and 128. Bill D&L won two games against Yeat- tional and physical well-being of Hendershot had a 116 game. For the man’s Forklift when JoAnne Paulette ���������������������� Bowling Boys, Louis Coates bowled the players ahead of any personal desire bowled a 312 set with games of 105 to win. ���������������������� high set of 386 with games of 111, 124 and 108. Terry Stillman rolled a 344 and 151. Scotty George rolled games of set with games of 106, 106 and 132, NYSCA coaches receive four ��������������������� 136 and 144 in a 385 set. Ryan Dawson Bev Benson had a 307 set with games issues of the Youth Sports Journal, had a 119 game and John Hollowell of 104 and 109 and Linda Lake had bowled a 110 game. a publication that provides coaches ������������������ a 106 game. For Yeatman’s, Alma with information on all aspects of The High Rollers won two games and George bowled a 316 set with games lost one against Evans Bowing Center. of 108 and 111. Theresa Davis rolled youth sports coaching, and a $1 For the High Rollers, Steve Edwards �������������� a 308 set with games of 105 and 114 million excess liability insurance ����������������������� bowled the high set of the week of 409 and Corinne Beauchamp had a game policy. The coaches are also eligible with games of 133, 143 and 133. Curly of 100. Lewis rolled games of 118 and 152 in a for the National Volunteer Youth ������������ ������������������ The Misfits won three games against ����������������������� 371 set. Rolaid Lewis had a 132 game Callis Seafood when Betty Steffey Coach of the Year award. ����������������������� and Frank Perkins rolled a 110 game. bowled a 368 set with games of 109, ������������������������� For Evans, Bunks Mitchell bowled the 124 and 135. Patsy Headley rolled a high set of 376 with games of 114, 134 301 set with games of 100 and 105. and 128. John Forrester rolled games of Becky Benson had a 305 set with 114, 120 and 124 in a 358 set. Richard games of 108 and 110. Jean Reyn- Savalina had games of 119 and 120. olds bowled a 319 set with games Hammock Printing won two games of 100 and 123. For Callis, Donna and lost one against D&L Marine Con- Thomas rolled a 334 set with games struction. For Hammock, Ernie George of 107, 110 and 117. Mary Sava- bowled the high set of 366 with games lina had a 312 set with a 119 game. of 120, 119 and 127. Herbert Ham- Sharon Price bowled a 100 game and mock rolled games of 122 and 146 in a Betty Evans rolled a game of 104. 353 set. Joe Hinson had games of 123 R.P. Waller won three games against Cruise ...the and 126. Benny Balderson rolled a 113 TCH Oil when Marsha Nash bowled Rappahannock Record game. For D&L, Doug Hundley bowled a 320 set with games of 112 and the high set of 348 with a 136 game. 117. Dee Atkins rolled a 318 set with Steve Hinson rolled a 138 game and games of 102 and 112. Ola Nash had Bob Lamkin had a game of 110. a 100 game and Ilva Jett a 104 game. Auto Marketplace On April 26, Hammock Printing and For TCH Oil, Vicki White rolled a 101 ��������������������� Sal’s Pizza played a roll-off for first place game, Marie Piccard had a 106 and ���������� �������������� for the season. Sal’s Pizza won with a when buying or Cathy Savalina bowled a game of ����� ������������� total pinfall of 1,419 against Hammock 103. selling an automobile. Printing’s 1,379. High game: Theresa Davis, 170; Bev ��� ������������� For Sal’s, Wayne Condrey bowled the Benson, 162; Betty Steffey, 158. Call 435-1701 or 1-800-435-1701 or ����� ������������������� set of the week of 422 with games of High average: Betty Steffey, 119; 141, 143 and 138. Bill Hendershot rolled Terry Stillman, 110; JoAnne Paulette, e-mail us at: [email protected] games of 119 and 123 in a 350 set. Clay 108. From the front Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 3, 2007 • A15 Turkey Shoot Regatta to return in October ▼ Blessing of the Fleet set for Sunday. . . . (continued from page A1) Billy Franklin will lead and over- Dunaway while a bell tolls. planes, and the sounding of all RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER—The 2007 Hos- may provide their PHRF certificates, or have rat- see the parade of boats. Immediately following the the ships’ horns. pice Turkey Shoot Regatta will be October 5, 6 and ings assigned to them by the race committee. The guest speaker will be tolling of the bell, “Amazing Bring lawn chairs. 7 at Yankee Point Marina. Separating racers into two divisions has received The Rev. Dr. T. Wright Morris, Grace” will be played by David In case of severe weather, the Volunteers are engaged in planning and the race positive responses from past participants. One pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church. Hershiser on the bagpipes. The event will be re-scheduled for has been changed to make it more enjoyable for skipper said, “It’s a thoughtful solution to achieve He, participating clergy, and ceremony will end with the May 14. If in doubt, call 453- racers and spectators. an enjoyable time for everyone while letting the other invited guests will motor singing of the national anthem, 6712 for a recorded announce- Regatta committee chairman Allan Young wants diehard racers do their thing. This is the only race to the ceremony aboard the Elva the fly-over by the spotter ment. the race to be fun for all skippers, whether their we do each year and a less competitive division C., the flagship of the Reedville classic boat is a J24 or a pre-World War II wooden should provide a bit more fun.” Fishermen’s Museum’s heritage vessel. Since serious and less-serious racers par- The overall winner in each division will have boat collection. ticipate, they will now have the choice of sailing in their boat’s name engraved on the Hospice Cup and Capt. Alan Hinson on the the Lightning Division or the Flying Cloud Divi- will receive a trophy, as in previous years. Within Smuggler’s Point will represent sion. each division, the overall winner and fleet winners the boats fishing in the Omega Both divisions are open to monohull sailboats also will be determined as in the past. Protein Inc. fleet. Chief pilot whose designs are 25 years or older. Race management instructor and judge John Jake Haynie will lead the fly- The winner of the Lightning Division will rep- McCarthy will return as principal race officer. He over by the spotter pilots which resent the Turkey Shoot in the National Hospice is a proponent of “racer-friendly racing” and will takes place after the singing of Regatta in Annapolis next year. Lightning entrants conduct a briefing for all racers, especially first- the national anthem. ��������������������������������������������� will be required to provide a copy of the boat’s cur- timers. The Northern Neck Chantey ��������� rent PHRF certificate. Some skippers have already registered. To join Singers will perform a tradi- Sailors who enter the Flying Cloud Division them, call Karen Knull at 462-7018. tional work song. A memorial wreath will be ▼ School budget hearing . . . . (continued from page A1) cast upon the waters by Capt. �������������������� the proposed school budget and tors to educate yourself on the of Lancaster County,” he told questioned the justification for budget,” he said. He then gave the board. a variety of line items. He also the citizens—about half of whom He suggested a two-part strat- offered suggestions for reduc- were teachers or division employ- egy to be used as the supervisors tions or eliminations in catego- ees—an assignment. consider each of the recommen- ��������� ries to pare down the budget. He told them to do their home- dations made by Larson. He Geilich said Larson had been work so they could explain why asked them to consider whether asked by the supervisors to under- the increase in funding for teach- each suggestion was in the best ���������� take this extra chore because ers, buses, or SOL materials interests of the county’s chil- of his extensive budgeting and was needed and how it would be dren. ������ accounting background. Larson used. “If it is, it has to be funded,” ���������������������������������� also taught budgeting classes for “Here’s how we’re going to use Latimore said. four years. these dollars to make the world The second part, he said, is ������������������������������������������� Alexis Forrester, director of the better for the kids,” he offered as that the supervisors “have really primary school’s T.E.A. for Two an example. got to present it to the folks” in after-school reading remediation On the subject of funding for their districts. program, defended a rumored teacher salaries, primary school He asked the supervisors not ������������������� loss of funding for the innovative teacher Anna Kellum offered to be concerned with whether program which pairs volunteers comparisons between the salaries they are going to be re-elected �������������������������� from the community as tutors Lancaster County pays to teach- or not, “but what’s best for the ���������������������������� for struggling second- and third- ers at various levels of experi- children.” grade readers one or two days a ence and those of other divisions And what’s best for the chil- Now accepting Fall enrollment week. in the region. Of the five counties dren was on the mind of middle for preschool and kindergarten! “Remediation is best at ear- being compared, Lancaster was school assistant principal Patri- lier levels,” the reading special- in the fourth or last place in all cia Means, who spoke of her Located in The Kilmarnock United Methodist Church ist explained to the supervisors, but one of five experience levels. staff volunteering their own time adding that her program is nec- “If Lancaster County contrib- to stay at school after hours to 89 East Church Street essary to help identified children utes far more [said to rank ninth keep the kids “off the streets and Call us at (804) 832-8097 for more information. pass their SOLs. or tenth in the state in amount of give them something construc- Echoing this sentiment was tax dollars spent per pupil] than tive to do.” primary school paraprofessional the other counties, why are the She then passionately Joan Rice who defended the teachers paid so low?” questioned addressed the supervisors. importance of the after-school 13-year veteran supervisor F. W. “If you don’t continue to fund ����������������������������� and evening special programs Jenkins Jr., who then reminded the public school system, you ��������������������� which help kids who “go home the crowd that the school board will pay more later,” she said. and have no help.” sets the salary scale, not the “There is nothing for the kids to ������������������������������������ “If they can’t read, they can’t board of supervisors. do after school.” �������������������������������� do their homework,” she said. It’s all about the kids Agreement came from retiree Retiring division superinten- ������������������������������������������������������������������ Charles Costello, who spoke of THE RECORD dent Dr. Randolph Latimore ���������������������� his experience in tutoring middle addressed a variety of issues ONLINE school and adult ed students. raised by the memo. ������������������������������������������������������������������ “We need more tutors,” he “We’re here for the children www.rrecord.com said. ����������������������������� But, he also expressed con- ���������������������������������� cerns with the proposed budget, which he said needed “more jus- ������������������������ � �������������������� tification on many line items.” TOWN OF KILMARNOCK ���������������� � � ��������������������� The memo NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING ������������� � � � ������������ When Larson explained the ������������������������ � ���������������� memo, he assured those present ������������������������ � ������������� that there were no personal issues The Kilmarnock Planning Commission will conduct a ������������������������������ � ������������ at work. He said he had observed public hearing during its May 8, 2007, 7 p.m. Kilmarnock ��������������������������� � ������������ the local school budgeting pro- Town Hall, 514 North Main Street meeting. ��������������������������������� ����������������������� cess for seven years, and became �������������������� � � ����������������� “increasingly frustrated because The public hearing is an application by Grace Hill De- ������������ � � � ����������������������� I’ve not seen the justification.” ������������������������������� �������������������� He explained his years of velopment, LLC to rezone Tax Map Parcels 28-139C, et. ������������������������������������������������� financial management experience Al., approximately 38.77 acres, from current Lancaster ������������������������������������������ in the Marines working with as County Zoning R-1 to Town of Kilmarnock Zoning Article many as three different accounts ���������������������������� at a time totaling as much as $1 VI. PUD (Planned Unit Development). The property is lo- ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� billion dollars each. cated on Harris Drive (SR1036) adjacent to the Conkle Larson outlined how increases Farm Tax Map 28-139C and others. in spending had to be accompa- nied with explanations which The is subject to Town of Kilmarnock boundaries zoning justified an “increased work load or increased performance.” regulations and restrictions effective midnight, April 30, Not only did he formulate 2007. �������������������������������� budgets, he then had to defend them to the comptroller of the The PUD ordinance, re-zoning application and relat- U.S. Navy, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, and the U.S. Congress. ed documents are on file at the reference desk of the He also performed accounting Lancaster Community Library and Town Clerk and with functions making sure that money the Kilmarnock Development Services Director. The ap- had been used for the appropriate plication may be examined during library and town hall functions. ���� operating hours. Apr. 26-2t “I challenge you as educa- �������� ������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������������� ������������� ��������������� ������������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������� ��������������������������������� ����������������������� ����������������� ����� ������������������������� �������������������������� �������������������������������� ���������������� ������������������������������������ ���������������������������������� ������������� �������� ���������������� We will be opening the Banquet Room (Upstairs) for additional seating ����������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������� ��������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������ 301 Beach Terrace • Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443 • 804- 224-7055 • www.theriverboat.net A16 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • May 3, 2007

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