Not Guilty of Misusing Public Funds, Embezzlement

SSentinel.com Serving Middlesex County and adjacent areas of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck since 1896 Vol. 118, No. 20 Urbanna, Virginia 23175 • August 16, 2012 Two Sections • 75¢ Abbott convicted of bribery; not guilty of misusing public funds, embezzlement

by Tom Chillemi the trial began on August 9. arettes and beer used during under- the check and give him the $120 The Virginia Attorney General’s cover investigations. He added the because he would be traveling. Former Middlesex Sheriff Guy L. Offi ce authorized the investigation in state would not reimburse him for Abbott instructed Ellis to fi ll out Abbott was found guilty in Middlesex 2009, and the case was prosecuted by these expenses. “I was taking it as a time sheet and he would be paid Circuit Court on Wednesday, August assistant attorney generals Shannon repayment,” he said. through the sheriff’s offi ce. 15, of two counts of bribery that Dion, Ann Reardon and Benjamin Sampson testifi ed that Abbott told During his testimony, Abbott said, occurred in 2004 and 2006 and Katz. him he had been working on sheriff’s “I do not deny” the action. Abbott involved two of his deputies. Bribery Charges department cars and not getting paid, explained he transferred Ellis, for Judge Paul F. Sheridan found Judge Sheridan found Abbott and Abbott felt like he was due the accounting purposes, from being Abbott not guilty of 8 charges that not guilty of a bribery charge that $800. “off-duty” to “on-duty” while work- he knowingly misused “asset forfei- involved Michael E. Sampson II, Judge Sheridan said in dismiss- ing at VMS that night. Abbott noted ture” account funds in purchasing currently the chief deputy of the ing this charge that the presence of his offi ce already had on-duty offi - items such as meals for deputies and Middlesex Sheriff’s Offi ce. Samp- a deposit slip does not indicate “a cers at VMS. law enforcement offi cers, and equip- son has been a Middlesex deputy and covert act.” Ellis testifi ed he followed Abbott’s ment. Judge Sheridan also found investigator since 1994, except for a Abbott was convicted of the brib- instructions reluctantly, and that Abbott not guilty of one other brib- 2-year stint in the military. ery charge that involved borrow- he was a new employee and did ery charge. Sampson testifi ed that on March ing $300 from Sampson. Sampson not know what would happen if he Abbott remains free on bond pend- 31, 2006, Abbott gave him a $1,200 testifi ed that Abbott gave him a did not do so. Ellis also testifi ed he ing sentencing on October 11 at 10 check drawn on the asset forfeiture $700 asset forfeiture check as drug was concerned since his wife was a a.m. account, which contains funds from investigation overtime payment, and Middlesex dispatcher and they both Abbott took the witness stand on property seized from drug cases. told him to keep it all and he would could lose their jobs. Tuesday, August 14, attempting to Sampson said he was due overtime deduct the extra money from Samp- Abbott testifi ed he would not have defend his actions that led to indict- for working on major cases as part son’s comp time balance. Sampson fi red them, “and they knew it.” ments on 25 felony charges related of multi-jurisdictional drug task said he had expected the amount to In making his ruling, Judge Sheri- to fi nancial expenditures, property force. be $400 because he had worked a dan said the deputies complied with disposal and three counts of bribery At the same time Sampson was similar amount of hours. Abbott’ requests involving money while he was sheriff. given the check, Abbott also gave Sampson said he then got a call because they sought their “com- Abbott, 56, served three terms as Former sheriff Guy Abbott him a BB&T bank deposit slip and from Abbott asking to borrow $300. manding offi cer’s high opinion.” Middlesex Sheriff, from 2000 through told him to keep $400 of the $1,200 Abbott testifi ed on Tuesday he Asset forfeiture funds 2011. He lost the 2011 election. mission as the executor of an estate. check, but to deposit $800 into had no recollection of borrowing the One charge that Abbott faced Abbott has been forced to remain Sheridan also dismissed three Abbott’s personal account, which $300 or of the $700 check. involved a $100 payment to silent since the Virginia State Police counts involving Abbott’s disposal of he did. “I was a little uncomfortable Judge Sheridan said in his ruling Middlesex County information raided his offi ce and seized records two boats and a car acquired through with it, because it’s not my place to there was some question of Abbott’s technology employee Kevin Gentry in March and June of 2011. a military surplus program; and his handle someone else’s money,” said intent to repay the money he bor- for working on his own time on In August 2011, a special grand use of the sheriff’s “asset forfeiture Sampson, who also testifi ed he told rowed. Abbott’s “personal” computer. jury indicted Abbott on 18 charges of account” to pay for $100 Christmas Abbott later how he felt about the The second bribery conviction Abbott explained the computer also misuse or misappropriation of public bonuses for 21 employees in 2003, but transaction. “It just didn’t make involved testimony from current was used in his sheriff’s duties, and assets, four counts of embezzlement, not for himself. The judge also threw sense to me.” Middlesex Deputy Lt. Jim Ellis, that he could have purchased a new and three counts of bribery. out a charge that Abbott improperly Regarding the $800 deposit, who testifi ed he had worked in May computer for $700 without repercus- However, on Tuesday following used the forfeiture account to buy a Abbott testifi ed he didn’t know the of 2004 “off duty” for the Virginia sions, but he was trying to save the motions made by Abbott’s attorney, $421 suit for an investigator to wear deposit was made, but he asked for Motor Speedway (VMS). His pay- county money. Craig Cooley, to “strike” charges, to court. the money because he had used per- check for that work was brought to Abbott also testifi ed he saved the Judge Sheridan dismissed 10 Two other charges related to the sonal money “from my pocket” to the Middlesex Sheriff’s Offi ce for county money by having volunteers charges. Dismissed charges included asset forfeiture account expenditures fi nance drug investigations, making disbursement the following week. two counts related to Abbott’s com- were withdrawn by the prosecutor as controlled drug buys and buying cig- Ellis said Abbott asked him to cash (See Sheriff, page A8) School offi cials tweak design of sports complex

by Larry S. Chowning The Middlesex County School Board voted Monday to make adjust- ments in the design of the Syd Thrift Sports Complex to include 7 acres of adjacent land recently purchased by the county. The new plan calls for a full-size athletic practice fi eld to be built on the site, 90 parking spaces, and an emer- gency road that will access the sports complex from Routes 33/17 business in Saluda. The new plan also turns the location of the soccer fi eld 90 degrees; angles the baseball fi eld so the evening sun will not be directly in the eyes of bat- ters; and adjusts the location of the septic fi eld, said school superintendent Dr. James Lane. Although not in the plan, Dr. Lane said the purchase of the 7 acres now allows enough space on school property for construction of a sports fi eld house if funding were to become available in the future. In July, the county board of supervisors appropriated $150,000 plus closing costs to purchase the adjacent land. The actual price tag for the 7 acres was $225,000. The Friends of Middlesex County Public Schools donated $75,000 toward the purchase. In related matters, Dr. Lane is reviewing ways to clear the newly- purchased property. The land was once a commercial location where agricultural items were bought and sold, and feed and grain were stored. There are old structures still on the property. Dr. Lane reported old truck scales on the property are not in working order and there is a vendor willing to remove the scales as an in-kind donation for the scales. The vendor has said he also will fi ll the hole in the The latest schematic drawing of the Syd Thrift Sports Complex at Middlesex High School in Saluda now includes the 7 acres of land (left, ground left by the scales once they are upper corner) recently purchased by the county. (Courtesy of the Middlesex County School Board) removed. However, before a decision is made by the school board, Dr. Lane tioned the school superintendent to board agreed to allow the business of said state authorities told him school priation of $23,715 to pay the fi rst said he wants to study this matter make sure the hole is fi lled with appro- Diane’s Beauty Box to continue to rent property on school grounds could be installment to Bay Design Group for further. priate fi ll dirt. the building on the grounds for $200 rented. the schematic design work on the Board chairman Elliott Reed cau- In another related matter, the a month for at least a year. Dr. Lane The board also approved an appro- sports complex. 6 Arts & Leisure ...... A6 Classifieds ...... B4 61

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52 Calendar ...... A4 Social...... A5 Saturday Guns 56 Church ...... B8 Sports ...... B1 A6 B1 6 PAGE PAGE In side In A2 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • August 16, 2012 opinion letters to the editor Omitted Attempts to Letters to the Editor may not exceed 400 words. There is a achievements praise this limit of two letters per person, per month. Email letters to To the Editor: President [email protected]. “Obama’s many significant accomplishments,” a Letter to To the Editor: the Editor in the August 9 Sen- It seems there’s no end to The death tinel, is a perfect example of attempting to praise this Presi- what happens when a person’s dent in light of the contrary of America’s imagination loses touch with associated with the facts. In reality. “Accomplishments”? response to a Letter to the greatness? Here are a few achievements Editor (“Obama’s many sig- the writer omitted. nificant accomplishments”) To the Editor: • Fast and Furious, with in the August 9 edition of the The freedom to work hard either an incompetent or lying Southside Sentinel, here is and develop useful personal Attorney General. some other information: skills or create objects of value • Solyndra scandal. • Obamacare—Created inef- has been the key to financial • Deficit increase over 40% ficiencies in the system, is less reward and upward mobility in in 2.5 years. customer responsive, doctors the American economy. Over • The drilling moratoriums. retiring early, and doctors the years, the most industrious • Soaring food and gas denying patients. and creative people have come prices. • Stimulus bill—Unemploy- to America for the freedom to • Shovel-ready jobs? None ment higher. Now stands at realize their potential. Free- found. 8.3%. with actual loss in jobs dom has made our country the • The downgrade of Ameri- of more than 700,000. Where’s greatest in the world. ca’s credit rating—first time in the gain in the private sector? Under the Obama Adminis- American history. • Dodd-Frank banking tration, America has lost much • Never passed a budget for reform—Big banks got bigger. of its attractiveness for the more the first time in 34 years. Wall Street scuttled this reform. educated, accomplished indi- • Over 400,000 small busi- Soon after the passage of this Above, from left, Deltaville Maritime Museum treasurer Bob LeBoeuf, museum direc- viduals. Over the last several nesses closing every year. bill, banking systems around tor Raynell Smith, Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation representative Joe Heyman, and years, some of our best home- • Increased our debt the world began to collapse. museum president Matt Holloway take part in the ceremonial check presentation. grown minds and job creators $4,247,000,000,000 in just 945 • Equal pay for women— have emigrated to other coun- days—fastest increase under Bill passed 9 days after the tries, while those who are any president ever. President took office. Who’s lining up to become American • Enabled the largest number bill was this? Oyster Festival Foundation donates citizens, for the most part, tend of home foreclosures. • Ending war in Iraq— to be the under-educated and • Obamacare. Obama opposed George Bush’s unskilled. Illegal immigrants, • Created over 25 million timetables and the surge. The $2,500 to museum’s rebuilding fund encouraged and protected by unemployed Americans. end was in spite of Obama, not the Obama Administration, • Appointed a tax cheat for because of Obama. The Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation to support their efforts to get the museum build- generally accept government Secretary of the Treasury. • Afghanistan drawdown— recently voted to contribute $2,500 to the ing back up as soon as possible.” dependency, recently estimated • And perhaps his greatest This war was winnable, but rebuilding fund of the Deltaville Maritime The museum committee, comprised of trea- at 45%, in exchange for free accomplishment is a grand politics got in the way. Just ask Museum, which recently burned. surer Bob LeBoeuf, director Raynell Smith, and health care, other welfare assis- insult to all Americans. He is the generals Obama fired after Festival spokesman Joe Heyman told museum president Matt Holloway, expressed their appre- tance, and their illegal vote. the only head of state in the a Rolling Stone article possi- representatives that the Oyster Festival Founda- ciation for this donation. “The county has ral- In the 1990s, after three history of the world to con- bly misquoted them. tion recognized the positive impact the museum lied behind us in a huge way,” said Smith. times vetoing what became spire with another foreign • Osama Bin Laden—Osama has had on the county. “The museum is like the “We are especially grateful to the Urbanna The Personal Responsibility head of state, Felipe Calderon was killed because Obama Oyster Festival Committee in that they are both Oyster Festival Committee for expressing and Work Opportunity Recon- of Mexico, and invite him to didn’t get in the way. Sold out non-profits run by hard-working volunteers to their respect for our organization,” noted ciliation Act (PRWORA), Pres- come to his own country’s soil Pakistanis, of which one is improve our communities,” he said. “We want Holloway. ident Clinton signed the bill to to chastise, lambaste, attack now in prison. overhaul the welfare system. and insult people and elected • Bailed out auto industry— As a result, the number of wel- government officials of Amer- For billions, taxpayers took fare recipients between 1992 ica. one auto company and gave it guest commentary and 2004 was reduced by 60% These are a few that quickly to the government,and unions as former welfare recipients come to mind. Enjoy. and took another and gave it underwent training and worked John Groves to the Italians. Ford didn’t take themselves out of poverty. Hartfield the bait and is doing the best. Land application versus The Hoover Institute of Stan- GM is now doing the worst. ford University subsequently • Re-capitalized banks—You reported that welfare reform can’t make domestic banks storm-water solutions in the succeeded mainly because Dragon Run stronger by borrowing money the presumption of govern- from another nation. ment assistance as an entitle- • Reversed torture policies— Chesapeake Bay watershed ment had been reversed. This Day planned Who knows the truth on this situation is not supportive of one? by Pete Mansfield the permitted nitrogen, but Virginia’s DEQ and Depart- President Obama’s re-election Dragon Run Day will be • Improved U.S. standing in is allowed to operate by the ment of Conservation and aspirations, which require a held Saturday, October 13, at international affairs—Really? Middlesex County is again Department of Environmental Recreation (DCR) don’t agree, majority of the voting public to Thousand Trails Chesapeake If bowing down to kings and being called on to bear the cost Quality (DEQ) in return for instead they suggest more local look favorably upon redistribu- Bay RV Resort, 12014 Trails leaders of other countries is of the Environmental Protec- a payment of $8,000 per year storm-water regulations and tion of income and government Lane, Gloucester. improving our standing in tion Agency’s (EPA) proposed under the nutrient trading pro- are willing to permit the coun- dependence over individual Dragon Run Day celebrates international affairs, heaven nutrient reduction in our sector gram. That is, the state is per- ties to increase fees for the responsibility. Through an the Dragon Run watershed and help us all. of the Chesapeake Bay. Let’s mitting the dumping of 4,000 new construction to cover the Executive Order, Obama has promotes earth-friendly activi- • Increased support for be straight to the point. If we pounds per year of nitrogen known additional costs. Other illegally removed the job and ties, products and practices to veterans—Which President spent 25% of our entire budget into Urbanna Creek and then costs that they can’t determine training requirements from the help protect this pristine and hasn’t? enforcing new regulations for mandating that the county, at will be at the county’s expense. PRWORA law to permit states ecologically critical body of • Major emphasis on edu- storm water runoff for new its expense, pretend to clean it In short, the additional costs to grant welfare payments water. The following activities cation reform—Ditto. See projects, the only effect would up. to the county and homeowner without requirements for train- will be take place: above. be a further slowdown of water- I challenge our state govern- can’t be established, and nei- ing or work. The reason for this The 8th Annual Dragon Run One item the writer did get front development without the ment to furnish the cost/return ther can the reward, which is is obvious. Day Eco Fair is produced in right is the Bible quotation: removal of a single pound of analysis for the reduction of the specific nutrient reduction Let there be no doubt. cooperation with the Middle “There are none so blind as nutrients from our Bay waters. nutrients by initiating new in pounds. Obama’s re-election hopes are Peninsula Planning District those who will not see.” Maybe However, if we want real storm-water runoff regulations Pete Mansfield, a retired based on keeping a large seg- Commission and the Friends the writer should quit his day progress, the answer is simple. and nutrient trading versus a engineer, is the Saluda District ment of the American voting of Dragon Run. The primary job and join the Super PAC Accept the Hampton Roads meaningful program of re-use representative on the Middlesex population uninformed or mis- mission is to increase public Priorities USA where he can Sanitation District’s (HRSD) water. For this analysis, the County Board of Supervisors. informed, non-productive and awareness of this ecologically spread more of his “stuff.” proposal to build a new state might begin by checking dependent on government. If critical watershed and to edu- Joe Cupurdija 500,000 GPD plant in the with other states such as Flor- he is re-elected, there can be no cate its residents and visitors Mechanicsville Saluda area with a non-pollut- ida, which has for the last 50 doubt that America’s greatness about activities both helping drip irrigation discharge. years furnished its re-use water Tickets and traditional way of life will ful and harmful to its health. A great This new plant would replace for agriculture purposes. In be a thing of the past. Let us Engaging exhibits and dis- the Urbanna plant and also the most cases Florida’s participat- not permit this to happen. plays for all ages and hands- experience wastewater plant at the regional ing counties obtained a posi- on sale for Garey L. Conrad on activities for kids provide a jail, thus removing all sewage tive return on the investment Urbanna fun learning experience. Food To the Editor: plant discharges from Urbanna for the required infrastructure firemen’s concessions, bands, crafters, Recently, my 8-year old Creek. while removing 100% of their a mini-RV show and hayrides daughter participated in the The Urbanna plant’s dis- sewage plant discharges from make the event enjoyable for Middlesex Family YMCA Sail- charge contains seven times their waters. Crab Feast HistoryMobile the entire family. ing Camp. I cannot say enough The fair will start at 10 a.m. about the fabulous staff and The Middlesex Volunteer coming to with activities throughout this outstanding program. Fire Department will hold its the day until 3 p.m. For more The one-week camp uses 4th annual Crab Feast from 5-8 information, contact Teresa Optimist sailboats to intro- p.m. on Saturday, August 25, at Mathews DuRose at 804-693-9757 or duce children to sailing. The the Urbanna Firehouse. Chesapeakebay_manager@ counselors took my daughter Published in the Interest of the Territory The event offers all-you-can- The HistoryMobile will be at equitylifestyle.com. from beginner (never set foot on a sailboat) to confident Lying South of the Rappahannock River eat steamed crabs, hot dogs, Thomas Hunter Middle School Big Events hamburgers, French fries and on Church Street in Mathews Those attending are invited and skilled sailor (came in drinks. Golden beverages also Court House on Thursday to ride the Dragon Century, fourth in the races for her age RAPPAHANNOCK PRESS, INC., Publisher will be available for $3 each. through Saturday, September Half Century, or 25 Mile Bike group) in that short time. The Tickets are $28 in advance 6-8, during Mathews Market Tour presented by Park Part- staff was able to engage and Frederick A. Gaskins, President and Publisher and $35 at the gate, and are Days. ners and Gloucester County encourage her, despite her very Elizabeth Lee C. Gaskins, Secretary/Treasurer available from any fireman or On Thursday, September 6, it Parks, Recreation and Tourism. reserved personality, in a way that allowed her to develop her John Thomas Hardin, Editor auxiliary member, Marshall’s will be open to the students of The Century Tour starts at 7:30 Drug Store, and Harrow’s Mathews County, and on Sep- a.m. with the Half Century and skills while fostering a love for sailing and Deltaville. Staff: Larry S. Chowning and Tom Chillemi, General Assignment Reporters; Julie H. Burwood, Home Center. tember 7-8 it will be open to 25 Mile tours following. All Call 804-815-5713 for more the general public. Admission And what an idyllic loca- Art Director; Joe Gaskins, Graphic Designer; Maeghaen Eley, Advertising Manager; Wendy Payne, courses begin and end at Thou- information. is free. sand Trails Campground. Pro- tion! The Fishing Bay Yacht Advertising Representative; Peggy Baughan, Circulation and Classified Manager; Connie G. Walton, The Virginia Civil War 150 ceeds from the bike rides go Club overlooks the Piankatank Compositor; and Geanie Longest, Customer Accounts Manager. HistoryMobile, an interactive toward the development of bike River, one of the most beautiful “museum on wheels,” allows rivers in the state of Virginia, The Southside Sentinel (USPS 504-080) is published each Thursday except Christmas week. One Woman’s trails in Gloucester County. For visitors to understand events registration information, visit in my humble opinion. As a Periodicals postage paid at Urbanna, Va. 23175. Subscriptions: $25 per year in Middle Peninsula former lifeguard at the yacht Counties and $32 per year elsewhere. related to the Civil War and www.gloucesterparks.org/ride- Opinion to Emancipation from multiple the-dragon. club and a former Deltaville Phone, Fax and Email: Phone: (804) 758-2328; Fax: (804) 758-5896; Editorial: points of view. 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by Larry S. Chowning the board will be in a position and I think we have several to talk among themselves and highly-qualified candidates The Middlesex County Board offer the position to someone,” seeking the job.” of Supervisors has narrowed its said Whitley. The board is searching for a search for a county adminis- “It probably will not be until replacement for former long- trator to four candidates, said the middle of October before time county administrator interim county administrator a new administrator can get Charlie Culley who left the Bill Whitley on Tuesday. here,” he said. The county had position in March to take a job The board interviewed two 57 candidates apply for the job. as county administrator of Car- candidates Monday, August “I did this in Amelia County oline County. 13, will meet with another on last year and it was about the The board hired Whitley Middlesex County children and parents along with volunteers with the Wish-A-Fish Saturday, August 18, and will same number of candidates,” he in April as an interim county program prepare to leave Deltaville aboard “Tortuga” for a morning of fishing on the meet with another on Monday, said. “When I did King William administrator until the board Rappahannock River. The fishing expedition was coordinated by Middlesex Partners in August 20. there were a few more, but 57 could hire a full-time adminis- Progress (MPIP). (Photo by Susan Hallett) “I think and hope by then candidates is a good response trator. Wish-A-Fish program treats local Middlesex County Museum children to a fishing expedition offers ‘Hands-on-History’ Early this past Saturday morning at Holly Point Nature “Hands-on-History” is a new collection of and assignments of Middlesex County’s most Park in Deltaville the sound learning tools developed for Middlesex County famous veteran, Marine Lt. General Lewis B. of children giggling over the Museum’s child and youth visitors. Found on Puller. As the most decorated Marine in corps roar of diesel engines could the floor of the museum, these games and history, the general saw duty around the world. be heard. If one looked closely activities help to bring historical facts to life Utilizing a variety of maps, this activity focuses through the mist, he could also through manipulation of artifacts found in the on geography and map reading. see the “Tortuga” pulling away museum’s collection. “Graphing the 1860 Census” involves math from the dock for the third Six have just finished the development pro- and graphing. Drawn from the actual census annual Wish-A-Fish expedi- cess including: Colonial Brick Making and figures, the project looks at the demographics tion. Bricklaying; Middlesex Money; Where in the of the county from sex, race, age, occupations An hour earlier, a Middlesex World was General Puller; Graphing the 1860 and land owned. County school bus was at the Census; Mattaponi Indians in Middlesex; and “Mattaponi Indians in Middlesex” traces the Cooks Corner Office Complex a Museum Scavenger Hunt. More are in the Native Americans who were the first setters loading up with excited, though planning process for upcoming development. in our county. Historic maps trace their tribal not-all-fully-awake children, “Colonial Brick Making and Bricklaying” lands and settlements and various other arti- parents and volunteers for the traces the history of the building process in some cles discuss daily life. The children are asked trip to Deltaville. There they of our earliest surviving buildings found within to date several points and arrowheads that are were met by the captain of the county. Samples of English and Flemish provided. the Tortuga and employees of Bond brickwork are shown and bricks are pro- “The Museum Scavenger Hunt” was Infilco Degremont (primary vided for the children to build their own walls. designed to encompass the entire floor of the sponsor for this Wish-A-Fish A young angler aboard “Tortuga” is tickled with her catch. “Middlesex Money” focuses on the differ- museum and its contents. Sample questions expedition), Middlesex Part- ent types of monies utilized and exchanged include: Name two giant animals that used to ners in Progress (MPIP), and within the county during the past 400 years. live in Middlesex County. How many medals numerous service organizations rod, backpack, and goodie bag for making it possible,” said an Wampum, crops (tobacco, hempseed, and flax- was General Puller awarded? Name two air- from throughout Middlesex. full of school supplies, snacks, MPIP spokesperson. “We look seed), Spanish milled dollars, Continental coin- planes flown by different pilots from Middlesex For the next four hours and much more. forward to adding a second age, Confederate money, and Union cash are County. everyone had fun and many “This was MPIP’s third expe- boat next year with access for all explored as historical legal tender. Sample The museum is open Wednesday through new experiences. Some were dition on the Tortuga and we even more children to have reproduction monies allow the young visitors Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. year around. It is fishing for the first time and want to thank Infilco Degre- fun and learn about one of our hands-on exploration of the money. The chil- located at 777 General Puller Highway across everyone enjoyed observing a mont, Wish-A-Fish, and all of most important resources—our dren then design their own money to be utilized from Puller Park in Saluda, one block from the pod of dolphins cruising the the other volunteers and donors rivers.” within the county. historic courthouse square. Admission is free. Rappahannock River. There “Where in the World was General Chesty The public is invited to stop by and tryout the also was time to learn the Puller” focuses on the different deployments new games with your child or grandchild. importance of good steward- ship of our waterways. Around 11:30 a.m. the Tor- Flotilla 62 of Deltaville tuga returned to the dock at Holly Point where additional plans Aug. 25 open house volunteers had prepared a picnic lunch that, after a morn- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, who are away from home? You ing on the river, was devoured Flotilla 62, will hold an open just never know where there is with relish (pun intended). An house on Saturday, August 25, an opportunity to serve in the hour later it was time for the from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in its Coast Guard Auxiliary.” bus to return the children to headquarters at 83 Ball Park The open house will feature their homes, but not before a Road, Deltaville. demonstrations of flares, inflat- wrap-up celebration where each “We have often thought that able life jackets, fire extin- child received their own fishing maybe people do not really guishers, de-watering pump, know everything the auxiliary and damage control trainer and does or the opportunities and heaving line. “You really need y Tree S services available, so here is to see these two,” said Hutton. lit erv your chance to learn about us,” “We will teach you how to a ic said Flotilla 62 Michele Hutton. heave!” u e Q “Did you know you do not have The U.S. Coast Guard and to own a boat or even go out on the Aids to Navigation Team the water; we do many things both will be on hand from Sta- All phases of tree care on shore. What if you like to tion Milford Haven in Hudgins cook? Or cut grass? Do you with their patrol boat and Licensed • Insured love to garden? Do you like to ATON boat. An auxiliary patrol Free Estimates teach? Are you a writer? Can boat also will be on site. A lot you speak a foreign language? of U.S. Coast Guard and Aux- 758-3407 Are you a tax accountant? Do iliary personnel will be present you just like to help others for the demonstrations and to answer all questions. Several well-known local vendors will be at the open house and they have gener- Dobe Run ously donated some very nice Canine Boarding & Daycare door prizes to be given away where the stay is great, because we don’t crate! such as: West Marine, $250 foul weather outfit (your size and choice of color); Norview Grooming 2 Days A Week Marina, $150 slip during rock- Friday & Sunday fish season; Deltaville Yachting By Appointment Only Center will haul your boat (up to 40’), block it, clean it and re- 758-4360 office launch it, a $150 value; Marine Who do you call for... Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 7 days a week Electronics, $219.99 Icom M412 VHF radio; Wendy’s house painting? Canvas, a gift certificate for plumbing problems? work to be done during the off- season; Ullman Sails, a $200 help with yard work? An StA gift certificate; and Hurd’s Get your legal advice? ric nd Hardware and Hammer Time e Ar Marine, gift items. service cleaning the pool? m d “Come visit our demos and noticed! A displays and register for these fixing a leaky roof? inSurAnce prizes. Drawings will be held at 3 p.m., and you do not have grading the driveway? to be present to win,” said home repairs/remodeling? Hutton. Agency, inc. There will be free parking, servicing the heat or AC? free admission and lunch (hot dogs, snacks and drinks). cleaning the house?

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• Middlesex County Woman’s Club 3rd annual Book Chats to discuss ‘The Gardens of Kyoto’ Galleria from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 210 Virginia Street in Urbanna. Arts, Crafts, Jewelry, Pet Gifts, Antiques, All who love to read or to who was killed on Iwo Jima day, September 4, at 10:30 Spices, Whimsical Art, Kitchenware, Baked Goods, Bar- learn about new books are wel- during World War II. The a.m. at the Deltaville Branch Community becue, Soft Drinks, a Gold and Silver Buyer, and much, come to join the Book Chats objects that Cousin Ran- Library to hear more about Calendar much more! discussion group to hear about dall left to her, particularly this intriguing story and enjoy Kate Walbert’s novel, “The a book about the gardens of some beautiful prose. • NNCUG meets at Westminster-Canterbury, starting Gardens of Kyoto.” Kyoto, Japan, help Ellen find Book Chats meets the first with coffee and donuts at 10 a.m. when Brian Riley will Walbert explores the com- anchors for her feelings and Tuesday of each month from talk about Wordpress, a free, community maintained plexities of relationships as experiences, and prompt her 10:30 a.m. to noon at the blogging software, that is exceptionally easy to set up her main character, Ellen, storytelling. Deltaville Branch Library. All and use. remembers a beloved cousin Join other readers on Tues- are welcome. n The Pearl will operate through Labor Day weekend • Virginia Motor Speedway: VA Army National (Monday, September 3). Guard Dirt Series Weekly Racing. Late Model, Sports- man, Modified, Limited Stock Car. 6:30 – 11 p.m. Free school supplies offered CSB to meet n Middlesex Master Gardeners Horticulture Jamaica. 758-1867 Help Desk is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday by Rappahannock Civic Club The Middle Peninsula through Friday. Call the Virginia Cooperative Extension • Music Under the Stars 7 to 9 p.m. at Taber Park. Northern Neck Community Office at 758-4120. Musical guest: 33 East. Free. Bring your own chair or Free school clothes, supplies Rappahannock Civic Club, Services Board will meet blanket. Come early and have a picnic, socialize and and haircuts for Middlesex stu- Sharon Darnell family and Tuesday, August 21, in the n Middlesex County Museum & Historical enjoy the music! dents will be offered August friends, and Hair by Shan- Northumberland School Board Society is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through 25, from 9 a.m.-noon at the non. Office at 2172 Northumberland Saturday. Puller Park is open sun up to sun down 7 days Rappahannock Civic Club on For more information or to Highway in Lottsburg. The a week. August 18–20 Route 33 near Hartfield. make a donation, call Sharon meeting will begin at 2:30 • Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Neck will The event is sponsored by at 824-1424. p.m. n Hands Across Middlesex at The Cryer Center on host “An Evening with Mark Twain,” performed by Dick Rt. 33 is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saxer August 18-20 at the clubhouse at 517 North Main Friday. The Clothing Closet is open every Tuesday from Street in Kilmarnock. 435-9696 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for qualifying clients. The yard sale is the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Monday, August 20 n GED Classes sponsored by Middle Peninsula RACE • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Mid- are being held at Middlesex High School. 769-1151 Tidewater Chapter, meets at 7 p.m. at Urbanna Baptist Church. 684-1480 Hometown Lighting Thursday, August 16 • Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury Tuesday, August 21 Wellness Team will offer a program titled “Life Stron- • Story Hour and Crafts “Summer Fun,” hosted by Red Tag Sale ger, Faster and Smarter” at 11 a.m. 438-4000 Middlesex County Public Library for all ages at 10:30 a.m. in Deltaville. • Rappatomac Writers Critique Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. in Tappahannock at Ferebees. www. • Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community chesapeakebaywriters.org Services Board will hold a Board meeting at 2:30 p.m. LAST CHANCE TO GET THESE ITEMS in the Northumberland School Board Office located at • Middlesex County Tea Party Patriots meet at 2172 Northumberland Highway in Lottsburg, Virginia. 7:30 p.m. at Cooks Corner Office Complex conference AT THE LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR room. The public is invited. 776-0833 Wednesday, August 22 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15 • Story Hour and Crafts “Summer Fun,” hosted by August 17 & 18 Middlesex County Public Library for all ages at 10:30 • Meet the Artists will be held on Friday, August 17, a.m. in Urbanna. from 4–8 p.m., and Saturday, August 18, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. A number of local artists exhibiting in diverse media • Donna Authers, hosted by Rappahannock West will be on hand to talk about their art in the old Taylor minster-Canterbury, is a Charlottesville writer and author Building on Cross Street. Art will be on exhibit through- of “A Sacred Walk.” Authers will give a presentation 435-0003 out the entire building. 758-4444 titled “Living Libraries” at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium 35 S. Main St., Kilmarnock on the RWC campus at 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-4 PM Authers’ presentation is free and open to the public. Saturday by appointment Saturday, August 18 Copies of her book will be available for purchase. • Mathews County Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 1 www.hometownlighting.com p.m. on the Court Green. The market offers a variety of products including produce, eggs, meats, baked goods For an expanded version of our community calen- and prepared foods. 725-3318 dar, please visit www.SSentinel.com.

• Boy Scout Troop 370 6 p.m. every Monday at Weekly Events the American Legion Hall in Saluda. 347-7323 • Kiwanis Club of Middlesex 6 p.m. every Monday Thursdays at the United Methodist Church, Urbanna. 758-2020. • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point • Bingo 7 p.m. every Monday at Middlesex County Nature Park 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. every Thursday. Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, Deltaville. open dawn to dusk. 776-7200. • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 1:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Tuesdays Port Town Village Apartments, 111 Port Town Lane, • Rotary Club 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast Urbanna. 758-2386 at the Pilot House Restaurant, Topping. 694-6416 • Cancer Center Support Group 3–4 p.m. the second • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support and fourth Thursdays of the month in the Oncology Group 10 a.m. the third Tuesday of the month at Conference Room, Rappahannock General Hospital. Central United Methodist Church, 121 Church Street, 435-8593 Mathews. 725-2832 • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support • Clothing Closet 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Tuesday at Group 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Hands Across Middlesex, Locust Hill, for qualifying cli- Alzheimer’s Association office, 7335 Lewis Avenue, ents. 758-2044 Gloucester. 695-9382 • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point • Town Hall Meeting 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the Nature Park 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. every Tuesday. Park month at the Cooks Corner Meeting Room, Saluda. open dawn to dusk. 776-7200. • Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce 7 p.m. • Aphasia Group 11 a.m. – noon every Tuesday at the first Thursday of the month in the Middle Penin- RGH Outpatient Rehab, 43 Harris Road, Kilmarnock. sula Planning District Commission conference room, 435-8501 125 Bowden St., Saluda. • Alzheimer’s Support 3–4 p.m. the first Tuesday of • American Legion Post 82, Saluda 7:30 p.m. the month at Bridges Outpatient Services, 113 DMV the second Thursday of the month March through Drive, Kilmarnock. 435-9237 December. 347-7323 • Chess 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Middlesex • Alanon 8 p.m. every Thursday at St. Francis Catholic County Public Library, Deltaville. 776-7362 Church, 151 East Church Street, Kilmarnock. • RGH Diabetes Support Group 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the RGH Rehabilitation and MetroCast Video just Sports Medicine Center in Kilmarnock. 435-8305 Fridays • Chess Club 5–7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the • Knitting Group 10 a.m. every Friday at Cross Street Gloucester Library. 776-7632 Coffee, Urbanna. • Cub Scout Pack 307 6 p.m. every Tuesday at at • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Harmony Village. Nature Park 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. every Friday. Park open 347-7323 dawn to dusk. 776-7200 • Lions Club 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays $ .95per month for 12 months • Alanon noon every Friday at Bay Center, 31 Noblett of the month at the Beacon, Topping. 776-7508 when you subscribe to St., Kilmarnock. • Overeaters Anonymous 7 p.m. every Tuesday at MetroCast High Speed Internet* St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 435 Church Street, Kilmarnock. Saturdays • Middlesex County NAACP 7 p.m. the fourth Tues- • Yard Sale – Hands Across Middlesex and Habitat day of the month at Bethlehem Star Lodge, Saluda. for Humanity 8 a.m.–noon the second and fourth • Alanon 8 p.m. every Tuesday at United Methodist 49 Saturdays of the month at the Cryer Center. 758- Church, 84 E Church St., Kilmarnock. 2044 • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point The networks you love. Nature Park 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. every Saturday. Park Wednesdays open dawn to dusk. 776-7200 • Story Hour 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Blazing-fast speeds! • Alcoholics Anonymous open 12-and-12 meeting, Middlesex Family YMCA. 776-7362 5:30 p.m. every Saturday at Zoar Baptist Church. 776- • Knitters Group 10 a.m. every Wednesday at 7629 Urbanna United Methodist Church. • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Plus, get local, Nature Park 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. every Wednesday. Park Sundays open dawn to dusk. 776-7200. 24/7 customer support! • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Nature Park 1–4 p.m. every Sunday. Park open dawn Group 10:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of the to dusk. 776-7200 month at the Alzheimer’s Association office, 7335 • Cub Scout Pack 314 2 p.m. every Sunday at Lewis Avenue, Gloucester. 695-9382 Hermitage Baptist Church, Rt. 17, Church View. 347- • Story Hour 10:45 a.m. every Wednesday at 1.888.603.2050 | 7323 Middlesex County Public Library in Urbanna. 756- 5717 • Alanon noon every Wednesday at St. Francis Mondays Church, 151 East Church Street, Kilmarnock. • Veterans Café every Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. • Story Hour 3 p.m. every Wednesday at Urbanna No deposit • No credit checks • No contracts the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program welcomes Methodist Church. 756-5717 all veterans from all branches of service for coffee, • Bingo 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Booster One company • One bill • One BIG value conversation and camaraderie at 84 Main Street, Club in Hartfield. 758-2910 Warsaw. 769-2751 *Monthly rate of $49.95 for 12-months offer expires 9/17/12 and is restricted to Expanded Basic video service with subscription to at least 12 Mbps Internet Service speed at • Dementia Support Group 10:30 a.m. the first Email your event to [email protected] by minimum monthly rate of $46.95. MetroCast High Speed Internet speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. Installation, taxes, equipment and franchise fees are additional. Other restrictions apply. 2900VA8204-SAL Monday of the month at the Alzheimer’s Association Friday for consideration. Please keep your event office, 7335 Lewis Ave., Gloucester. 695-9382 information current.

12MET2900_AD_HSDvid_5.415x10.5_VA8204SAL_BW R3.indd 1 8/8/12 5:27 PM August 16, 2012 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A5 at the library Library Lottery by Ralph Oppenheim has been released from his neck, the person who tickets on sale; Executive Director asked the question usually ends up buying a ticket. Grappling hooks and line should be part drawing Sept. 1 Last week I received a couple of indignant letters of every lottery ticket seller’s kit. from people deploring the notion that the library’s Your chances of winning are very good, but Tickets for the Middlesex great new library cards can be used for jimmying sales of lottery tickets appear to be a tad slow. Public Library Lottery are open doors. I also received a request that the library How slow? Slower than a slug traveling uphill still on sale. Lottery tickets conduct an evening workshop on how to use your through peanut butter. Slower than your tax are available at the Urbanna library card to jimmy open doors and windows. I refund near mortgage payment time. Slower and Deltaville branches of the think we’ll table that idea, though I want than . . . Do you have a better meta- library, and a number of local to make it clear that we try whenever phor for how slow our lottery businesses. possible to encourage entrepreneur- tickets have been selling? Let’s Proceeds from this fundraiser ial thinking and are always look- have a contest. Whoever comes will benefi t the library and its ing for ideas for future programs. up with the best metaphor for variety of programs. Please continue to think of the our (somewhat) sluggish sales The drawing will be on Sat- library as a vast storehouse of free wins a free lottery ticket. Email urday, September 1, at Holly information. And please remember your entries to oppenheim. Point Nature Park in Deltaville, that your library card is the key to that [email protected] or send your but you do not have to be pres- storehouse. metaphor to P.O. Box 189, Urbanna, ent to win. So make sure you I haven’t mentioned the Library Lottery in a VA 23175. The Lottery Committee will serve have a ticket, or that you and couple of weeks, so here goes: BUY LOTTERY as judges for this contest. If your lottery ticket your friends have a packet of TICKETS! PLEASE! is pulled on September 1 at Holly Point Nature tickets to share—$25 for one, Whenever I’m out selling Library Lottery Park in Deltaville you just might want to con- or $100 for fi ve. tickets someone inevitably asks, “So, how are sider donating some (or all?) of your winnings “You will be helping the ticket sales going?” After I’ve released the to the library. We could use the money. library and, at the same time, grappling hook that comes in so handy in the Next week the Urbanna Branch will conduct putting yourself in the pool lottery ticket-selling racket, I usually respond, its fi rst sale of cookbooks. Remember that the of potential winners,” said a “Compared to what? You see, this is the fi rst Middlesex County Public Library Cookbook is Library Lottery spokesper- time we’ve ever tried a Library Lottery, so it’s also always available for sale at both libraries son. Above, Sophie Grace Kissman, 7, displays her artwork from hard to benchmark our progress.” Once the line and area gift shops. the Rappahannock Art League/Middlesex YMCA art camp. Youth football Area youngsters enjoy Williams publishes ﬁ rst novel cheerleading MX Publishing has released the fi rst novel of the post-Victorian era; (b) Gives the only black RAL/YMCA art camp Samuel Williams Jr. of San Bernardino, Califor- male character to appear in a Holmes adven- registration nia, a former Middlesex County resident and a ture, Steve Dixie, some redemptive value; (c) Through a collaboration with Week two, themed “The graduate of Christchurch School. Embarks Holmes in an adventure while actu- is Saturday the Rappahannock Art League, Heart of Holly Point—Nature The book is titled “Anomalous: A Sherlock ally undercover in America as the Middlesex Family YMCA and Boats,” was led by Eliza- Holmes Adventure fea- ‘Altamont.’; (d) Gives a his- The Middlesex Colts foot- recently hosted two weeks of beth Blackwell and explored turing Jack Johnson and torical glimpse into the life of ball cheerleaders will hold a art camp. the world of our local water- Alphonse Capone.” It is Jack Johnson, America’s fi rst signup on Saturday, August Week one, themed “Time ways. the fi rst Sherlock Holmes black heavyweight champion; 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Flies When You’re Having “A resounding thank-you to adventure ever written by (5) Displays one of America’s Middlesex Sports Complex in Fun,” was led by Dixie Doerr the Rappahannock Art League a black author. “Because it most notorious gangsters, Locust Hill. and engaged 30 youth in cre- for bringing the arts to Middlesex has historical signifi cance, Alphonse Capone, in his A copy of a child’s birth ative expression with each County and enlivening the imag- it will become a collector’s youth, as a ﬂ edgling mob- certifi cate is needed when child taking home their very inations of our youth,” said a item in years to come,” said ster,” continued Emecz. signing up. Please contact own functioning clock! YMCA spokesperson. Williams. “Samuel is very keen to Katie Daughtry at 804-832- Books can be ordered at expand the popularity of the 5036 or Lynette Holmes at www.MXPublishing.com, canon within the African 804-304-4186 for more infor- State Fair entries due Sept. 7 or by contacting Williams American community and mation. at [email protected] or initial reviews are extremely The cost to cheer is $120, With just six weeks before the Currently, the forms must be 909-380-4231. positive, said Emecz. which includes everything. 2012 State Fair of Virginia opens printed and mailed with the Book publisher Steve Dr. Earl Ofari Hutchin- Children must be at least 6 its gates at its Caroline County appropriate entry fee. An online Emecz wrote on the inside of son of the Hutchinson years old to cheer. site, fair organizers are fi nalizing entry option will be available the book cover: “We are all Newsmaker Network and Practice will begin on details for popular events. in the near future. The deadline aware that the Holmes canon author of “The Assassi- August 21 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Traditional arts, crafts and for entries is September 7. features very few black char- nation of the Black Male Middlesex Elementary School crop competitions will return, New announcements related acters (two or three minor Image,” said: “Samuel in Locust Hill. said Lorene Blackwood, direc- to this year’s fair are being ones), with the main one Steve Williams Jr. has pulled tor of programs. They will posted on the State Fair’s Dixie portrayed in a negative off a feat that’s truly worthy include competitions in fresh website and Facebook page. light (member of the Spencer of the prodigious athletic and investigative produce, pumpkins, sewing, Fair offi cials also have been John criminal gang). Samuel Williams Jr., a pas- talents of Jack Johnson and Sherlock Holmes. Freeshade needlework, photography, fi nalizing farm animal exhibi- sionate Conan Doyle fan, becomes the fi rst Afri- He’s blended the compelling and provocative cooking and baked goods. tions, including the popular can American writer to launch a major Sherlock stories of the life and feats of these two leg- plans Outback There will even be some new Young MacDonald’s Farm Holmes novel. endary fi gures into a well-crafted, riveting, categories, such as the State exhibit and dairy cow birth- “Launching in the middle of Sherlock and always readable mix of historical fact and steak dinner Fair Special Cookie Competi- ing area. There will be exhibi- Holmes Week (August 1), ‘Anomalous: The imaginative fi ction. Williams’ Anomalous is a tion, which will allow children tions of beef cattle, rabbits and Adventures of Sherlock Holmes featuring Jack must read for all who appreciate the creative Freeshade Community to enter with their parents, chickens, and visitors to the Johnson and Alphonse Capone’ was written mix of controversial fi ctional and true-life Center at Syringa will spon- grandparents and guardians. fair will be able to see farm with several goals in mind: (a) Examines the characters with the events in their lives that sor an Outback Dinner “We know how popular these animals throughout the event’s racial climate in America and England during made history.” Fundraiser at 5 p.m. on Sep- events are with our public. run. tember 20. Nothing quite beats winning a The State Fair of Virginia Tickets are $15 and avail- blue ribbon from the State Fair will open September 28 and able at Middlesex Florist or of Virginia to celebrate your continue through October 7 by calling Harold Carneal skills,” Blackwood said. at The Meadow Event Park in at 758-3191. Steak, chicken Links for the forms to enter Caroline County. and all the trimmings will be adult and youth competi- Contact Blackwood at 804- on the menu. Carry-outs will tions can be found at www. 484-4323 or Norm Hyde for be available. StateFairVa.org/competitions. more information.

‘Kitchen Witches’ tickets on sale The Lancaster Players will present “The Kitchen Witches,” a full length comedy that joins two archrival cooking show SALE hostesses on stage in the same LIMITED STOCK, CLOSE OUT PRICE TV show, yielding ratings that would put Martha Stewart and Chiltonwood World Class Queen set Reg. $2299 sale $799 Jerry Springer to shame. Hull World Class Queen Set Reg. $2599 sale $999 Written by Caroline Smith and directed by Donna Smith (no relation), insults rise higher NICOLE CLASSIC than cake dough and a hilari- ous tale is whipped up in this Twin set...... Reg. $1219...... Sale $819 savory show that is bound to Full set...... Reg. $1399...... Sale $899 please even the fussiest palate. Queen set...... Reg. $1459...... Sale $959 Production dates are October King set...... Reg. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m., October 12 $1929...... Sale $1289 and 13 at 8 p.m., October 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., and October KOLLEEN CLASSIC 21 at 3 p.m. The theater opens Twin set...... Reg. $1799...... Sale $1199 one hour prior to curtain. Full set...... Reg. Tickets are already on sale. $1929...... Sale $1289 For reservations, call 435- Queen set...... Reg. $1959...... Sale $1299 3776, visit lancasterplayers. King set...... Reg. $2499...... Sale $1699 org, or e-mail the Playhouse at offi [email protected]. LARA CLASSIC Twin set...... Reg. $1529...... Sale $1019 Oyster ﬂ oat Full set...... Reg. $1669...... Sale $1109 Queen set...... Reg. $1699...... Sale $1159 workshop set King set...... Reg. $2259...... Sale $1499 On Saturday, September 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the ABBY CLASSIC Tidewater Oyster Gardener Twin set...... Reg. $1049...... Sale $699 Association (TOGA) will hold Full set...... Reg. its annual Oyster Float Build- $1199...... Sale $799 ing Workshop at the Aqua- Queen set...... Reg. $1299...... Sale $859 culture Center at the Virginia King set...... Reg. $1749...... Sale $1199 Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) at Gloucester Point. TOGA would like to receive registration forms by Septem- ber 14 to ensure that enough materials are on hand for ﬂ oat building. Forms can be down- 42 N. Main St., Kilmarnock, VA loaded at www.oystergardener. org. Call 804-385-6830 for 804-435-1329 • 800-543-8894 • www.wfbooth.com more information. A6 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • August 16, 2012 arts & leisure

Tappahannock Lynda Smith to perform Farmers’ Market at Donk’s Theater Saturday to feature chalk Lynda Smith, one of the drawing contest best-known and sought-after entertainers in the Tidewater area, will host her special show The Tappahannock Farm- at Donk’s Theater in Mathews ers’ Market will be on Satur- on Saturday, August 18. day, August 18, from 9 a.m. For this show, Smith will to 1 p.m. and will feature a be reuniting her band, “Live sidewalk drawing contest for Wire,” with Richard Smith children. on drums, Jeff Abbott on lead The garden harvests will be guitar, Jeff Long on keyboards at their peak so there is much and Todd Mobley on bass to look forward to in the veg- guitar. She also will feature an etable department, comple- Opry favorite from the recent mented by an array of seafood, past, William Earl Sadler. meats and eggs. Smith has promised to include The featured wines for the a variety of country songs, rock- month will be offered by the and-roll and beach music, and Belle Mount and Vault Field old and new classics. “33 EAST” will perform this Saturday, August 18, from 7-9 p.m. at Taber Park in Urbanna. Vineyards. Smith’s three CDs will be Arts, crafts and other home- on sale, including her newest made items also will be avail- Christmas CD, “A Light in Lynda Smith able. Creativity is the Winter.” byword for the month and will Smith’s accomplishments show will feature the Opry reg- ‘33 EAST’ to perform be highlighted by a children’s in music are many and varied, ulars and the “Shades of Coun- sidewalk chalk drawing con- from performing in musicals, try” band. Show time is 8 p.m. test. Signup is at 10 a.m. in the to solos in church, to a spot as Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tick- Welcome Tent and each entrant a favorite performer and talent ets are $12 for adults and $5 for Saturday in Urbanna will be assigned a 2x3 foot and production manager at children. For reservations and space where they are to draw Donk’s. information, call 725-7760 or “33 EAST” will take the seriously shortly thereafter. from The Shenandoah Conser- something they see or like at As usual, the fi rst half of the visit www.donkstheater.com. stage from 7 to 9 p.m. this Sat- Stan has lived in Hartfi eld vatory of Music in Winchester. the market. It’s free to enter, urday, August 18, in the fi nal for over 30 years. He picked up Tom has also played drums for but there are only a limited Music Under The Stars concert his fi rst guitar at age 11 and has the band “Crossroads” based in number of spaces. The contest of the year at Taber Park in been jammin’ ever since. Stan is Gloucester. is for children of a chrono- Urbanna. a veteran of many local bands Keith is a resident of Mathews logical age of 18 or under. The The concert is free and open including: “Kings & Jokers,” County. He started playing contest will be judged by Joey to the public. Bring lawn chairs, “High Point Band,” “Johnny Ray guitar in his mid-teens while in Burroughs, the featured artist blankets, and picnic baskets. Light and The High Beams,” high school. Keith has played of the month, and cash and The Middlesex Volunteer Fire and “Boogie Sharks.” He has with several local bands such as other prizes will be awarded. Department will sell hamburg- even shared the stage with “The “Southern Nights,” “High Point Burroughs will demonstrate ers, hot dogs, and soft drinks. Outlaws” as well as John Kay of Band,” “Southern Breeze,” his own creativity with his The concert is sponsored by “Steppenwolf.” “Wild Country,” “Near Miss,” works which are his signature the Urbanna Business Associa- Tom is originally from and “Ground Effect.” artistry in plein-air (on-site) tion and the Town of Urbanna. Falls Church and has lived in For more information on oil paintings of Virginia and With a unique combina- Urbanna for the past eight years. the band, visit their website North Carolina. tion of rock and roll dance hits He started playing drums at age at www.33eastband.com and Frank Rixey also will be mixed with some “new coun- 10 and earned his music degree check out their Facebook page. exhibiting as guest artist at this try” music, 33 EAST has been Saturday’s market. playing throughout Middlesex The Tappahannock Farmers’ County and the surrounding Reedville Maritime Museum Market will continue to be held area for the past four years. on third Saturdays through The four band members November. It is sponsored by include Rose (lead vocals), plans beneﬁ t concert for the Tappahannock Main Street Stan (bass guitar and vocals), Program (TMSP), which also Tom (drums and vocals), and Deltaville Maritime Museum encourages everyone to attend Keith (lead guitar and vocals). the Tappahannock Concert Rose is originally from The fi nal concert of the and beverages and snacks will Series this summer, the next Sharing the pride Pennsylvania and has lived in Reedville Fishermen’s Muse- be available for sale. A sug- one being on Saturday, Sep- Middlesex County for over um’s Summer Concert Series gested $5 per person donation tember 1, starring Reggae Clarence “Doc” Jones (left) of the Middlesex Rotary Club fi ve years. She is the original will be dedicated to the is requested, but be prepared band “Antero” at the fi eld on presents a plaque listing the names of people, couples or founding member of the band. Deltaville Maritime Museum, for some fun fundraising. Hobbs Hole Drive starting at organizations honored as “Pride of Middlesex” to Wayne Rose fell into the musician’s life which burned recently. The Summer Concert Series 6 p.m. Jessie, chairman of the Middlesex County Board of Supervi- shortly after graduating from The Sunday, August 26, con- at the Reedville Fishermen’s For more information about sors. The Rotary Club has sponsored the event for 13 years. high school and started singing cert will feature “Cousins.” The Museum is sponsored in part the farmers’ market and an The plaque will hang in the historic courthouse in Saluda. fact that Mac Walter and John by the Rappahannock Founda- updated vendor list, visit www. (Photo by Larry Chowning) Cronin really are fi rst cousins tion for the Arts. tappahannockmarket.com. only emphasizes the incredible synergy that radiates throughout Harvey’s Tree Service their performances. Infl uenced Licensed & Insured by folk luminaries like Doc Lifelong learning course Stuck? Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Watson, Mississippi John Hurt, Lot Clearing • Demolition Dave Van Ronk (among others), Driveways the two literally grew up honing will explore yoga’s treasures (804) 695-4897 — c their individual playing styles (804) 776-7754 Call Chuck! and refi ning their work together. Kicking off the Fall 2012 course of energy gained through specifi c Mindfulness, and Meditation” The concert is from 6 to 8 offerings from the Rappahannock breathing practices. Casual cloth- and other RILL courses, or to reg- p.m. under the pavilion at the Community College Educational ing is recommended. ister, please call Sharon Drotleff museum. Guests may bring a Foundation’s Rappahannock Portz is a Registered Yoga at RCC’s Educational Foundation 1-800-DOTOWIN picnic supper and their own Institute for Lifelong Learning Teachers certifi ed instructor who offi ce (804-333-6707, or toll-free chairs or blankets. Some tables (RILL) is “Yoga, Mindfulness, currently instructs prospective at 877-722-3679), or e-mail her and chairs will be available and Meditation,” to be taught by yoga teachers seeking certifi ca- at [email protected]. Wyatt Portz on September 4, 11, tion through the Yoga Alliance, and 18 (Tuesdays), 3-5 p.m., in and co-owns with his wife the the Christ Church Parish Hall in Urbanna business of “Moving Middlesex County. Breath Yoga.” A mix of lecture and practice He learned the discipline of that will be suitable for all stu- transcendental meditation as a dents, the course offers an over- University of California student view of both the spiritual and the in the late 1960s, and has gradu- physical aspects of yoga. It will ated from the Karuna Yoga pro- explain the benefi ts yoga offers to gram offered through 4025 Yoga the average person, the relation- and Wellness in Richmond. ship between the physical postures Advance registration, with and deeper aspects such as medi- a tuition payment of $35, is Joseph L. Burton tation, how meditation is related required to take this course. For (804) 824-1886 to mindfulness, and the increase more information on “Yoga, [email protected]

4th Annual Meet the Artists Real . Local . Radio Fine Art by Well-known, Local & Regional Artists Opening Reception Friday, August 17, 4–8 p.m. Complimentary Wine and Hors D’oeuvres The Weather Phone Live Music by Clayton Neal 443-4400 of “Jumbo Lump Daddy” Special Raffle to benefit Sponsored by King’s Cleaning Service �ou’re Deltaville Maritime Museum, �nvite� including “Sneak-Away” Weekend Package valued at over $800, and more! Special buys in 51 Cross Street Shops Taylor Building 51 Cross Street, Urbanna “Meet and Greet” Continues Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. August 16, 2012 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A7 ‘Meet the Artists’ Maritime park’s annual gala begins Friday members Art lovers, wine tasters, and Special to this year’s “Meet those feeling lucky can kick the Artists” is a community- meeting set off a great weekend this Friday, wide fund-raising effort to help August 17, in Urbanna at the support the Deltaville Maritime by Bill Powell “Meet the Artists” opening Museum as it begins the long reception from 4 to 8 p.m. at 51 process of rebuilding after the The annual members meet- Cross Street (Taylor Building). recent catastrophic fire that ing of the Deltaville Maritime The event is free and the public destroyed the museum building Museum & Holly Point Nature is encouraged to attend. and pavilion. An exciting group Park will be from 4-5 p.m. on Wine, hors d’oeuvres and of raffle items—including an Saturday, September 8, under music by Clayton Neal of all-inclusive “Sneak Away” the pavilion tents. All mem- “Jumbo Lump Daddy” will weekend for two valued at over bers are encouraged to attend all be part of the evening fare $800, and a framed limited-edi- and, as at all museum meet- that includes fine art on display tion Roden photograph of the ings, the public is welcome. throughout the building with museum’s Captain John Smith The annual Oyster Roast artists available to meet visitors replica shallop “Explorer”— and Dance social hour will and patrons. have been donated by busi- begin at 5 p.m., immediately The exhibit will continue on nesses and individuals in the after the meeting. Saturday, August 18, from 10 community with proceeds This will be a particularly Co-chairs Anne Massey (left) and Mickie McCallum (right) place the sign announcing the a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s fea- going to the museum. Items important meeting as members third annual Middlesex Woman’s Club “Galleria” in front of the club building in Urbanna. tured exhibitors are Jack Banks, will be described and on display and attendees will be brought The event will take place Saturday, August l8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. watercolor; Angela Bounds, oil; Friday evening and until noon up-to-date on the status of Wade Brooks, mixed media; Saturday, August 18, at which the rebuilding plans, options Elise Ritter-Clough, water time winners will be drawn and and, during the treasurer’s media; Dave Dunville, acrylic; announced. Tickets may be pur- report, the current Rebuild- Ana Fletcher, oil; Ron Courtney, chased throughout the event and ing Fund donations. Matt Woman’s Club ‘Galleria’ is Saturday acrylic; Jeff Helm, mixed media; up until the drawing for $5 each Holloway, museum president, John LaTelle, metal sculpture; or five for $20. Winners need will give the annual “State of The third annual “Galleria” of the Middlesex whimsical art, as well as baked goods, barbe- Candie Newman, watercolor; not be in attendance. the Museum” address and the County Woman’s Club (MCWC) will be this cue, soft drinks, and much more. There will Ben Richardson, mixed media; The valuable financial sup- directors will report, as nec- Saturday, August 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., even be a gold and silver buyer. H. Trainor Roden, photography; port of many organizations and essary, on their specific areas. at the club building at 210 Virginia Street in “Do your early Christmas shopping, or LaJean Browning-Smith, pho- individuals have contributed to A short handling of annual Urbanna. spoil yourself with something special, in air- tography; Carol Hammer, pho- this year’s “Meet the Artists” business will occur prior to Proceeds from sales will benefit the MCWC conditioned comfort,” said a club spokesper- tography; and Sara Soderlund, event, including Lawrence Fuc- the guest speaker. Scholarship Fund, which earlier this year son. “Come join your friends and neighbors water media. cella, Urbanna Inn, Urbanna Robert Mayo, bringing over awarded three $2,000 scholarships to deserv- to help support this worthy cause. The event Therapeutic Massage, Peaches 25 years experience working graduating high school seniors. will occur come rain or shine and admission & Cream, Chesapeake Inn, ing with small museums to There will be booths featuring baskets, is free!“ Friday’s Marine, Jacquie Cul- the lectern, will be the guest pet gifts, fresh produce, handcrafted jewelry, For questions or other inquiries, contact donk’s ligan, the Art on the Half Shell speaker this year. Robert will cosmetics, kitchenware, antiques, spices, and Anne at 758-3243 or Mickie at 758-1357. TheaTer Fine Art Festival, Bristow’s speak on “What a Museum Store, Marshall’s Drug Store, Brings to It’s Community.” ROUTE 198 at HUDGINS Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bishop, This subject is of particular IN MATHEWS, VA Alana Courtney, The Shops at importance as the museum Phone (804) 725-7760 51 Cross Street, Cyndy’s Bynn, plans and rebuilds its facili- VIRGINIA’S Lil Ole Opry presents: RAL Labor Day show and the Haley, Mansfield, Kop- ties. tish, Glaze Wealth Management Advance tickets for the Group of Wells Fargo Financial annual Oyster Roast and The Lynda Smith Show Group. Dance are available at the to feature veteran artist “Join the festivities at the museum office and at Nauti Saturday • August 18, 2012 • 8 p.m. opening reception on Friday Nell’s in Deltaville. Only lim- When the Rappahannock to North Carolina to be near her County and came down sum- PLUS and don’t forget to come back ited tickets are available, so Art League’s 51st annual son. “The art league has been mers to sail their 39-foot sail- All the Opry Regulars on Saturday to enjoy the exhibit, buy early. Labor Day Exhibition such an important part of my boat. Finally, they decided to Shades of Country buy some fine art, have the In other upcoming events, opens at Rappahannock life since 1975. I will miss my move permanently to the North- Uncle Jimmy Wickham coffee of your choice, and shop the last Deltaville Farmers’ Westminster-Canterbury on many friends as well as the joy ern Neck. Her husband had Adults: $12 • Children under 12: $5 a little more,” said an event Market of the summer will Wednesday, August 29, Marga- of being with those who share built her a studio in their home TICKETS: spokesperson. “Bring friends be held at the park on Satur- ret Van Etten will have entered one of the passions of my life.” and she focused her energy on Lynne’s Family Restaurant, Mathews 725-9996 The Seabreeze Restaurant, Gwynn’s Island 725-4000 and family to meet the artists, day, August 25, from 9 a.m.-1 a painting as she has done for Over the years, Van Etten has painting. The Mathews County Visitor Center, Mathews 725-4229 Ginny’s Place, Gloucester Point - 642-8780 contribute as generously as you p.m. with over 50 vendors. more than three decades. taken many art league classes, Over the years, the artist Marketplace Antiques, White Marsh, Gloucester 694-0544 can to the museum, and have a Billz Bistro, as always, will Van Etten, who was chair- done figure drawing with the has employed watercolors and Coffman’s on the Coast, Hartfield , Middlesex 776-7766 For Information and Reservations 725-7760 great time in Urbanna.” open at 8 a.m. for breakfast man of a Labor Day Exhibition Monday group, and been a acrylics to develop a highly Website: www.donkstheater.com For more information, call sandwiches and coffee. back in the early 1990s, won gallery volunteer. For a long personal style that is apparent 758-1606 or 804-815-4639. The two Autumn Farm- a yellow ribbon for one of her time, she has been a part of an in her scenes of old homes and ers’ Markets will be held on paintings in last year’s show. experimental group that meets workboats, people, and flow- September 22 and October 27 She has won many awards for regularly at the studio gallery ers. and the market and museum her paintings. “to paint, critique each other’s Her painting style has evolved Boaters’ Boutique event season will cap with It is a bitter-sweet time for the work, and offer inspiration and as she has studied with many the popular Holiday Market artist, who is planning to move encouragement.” nationally-known instructors. Haven’t found us yet? and Pierwalk Promenade on Van Etten grew up in Ridge- She enrolled in SpringMaid November 24, Thanksgiving wood, New Jersey, and says she Workshops in Myrtle Beach, Follow the Saturday. has always loved art, especially South Carolina, for a number of Groovin’ in the Park on ‘Akeelah and painting. She took art classes years and was “very influenced full shopping bags! August 25 from 6-8 p.m. will in high school and college and by Alex Powers in painting the offer its biggest band of the the Bee’ to be continued taking classes after human figure.” Hidden Inside Deltaville Yachting Center Ships’ Store season as “Julius Ray Pitt- graduation. Van Etten has more recently Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. man and the Revival” take shown Friday After marriage and rais- taken workshops by Carol 18355 Gen. Puller Hwy. • Deltaville • 804-776-9898 the Waterfront Stage playing their two children in New Barnes and Rose Nygaard, who ing timeless soul music. The area adult literacy orga- Jersey, Van Etten and her hus- have influenced her “to getting From smooth to smokin’, the nization sponsors an annual band built a house in Lancaster more abstract.” Revival’s horn and rhythm “Spelling for Literacy” spell- 4th annual sections bring back memories ing bee competition during Crab Feast of Tower of Power, Chicago, Mathews Market Days for and Blood, Sweat and Tears. student and adult teams. The Linda’s School of Dance Come early and bring your competition is a fundraiser to Celebrating 28 years cooler, lawn chair and picnic support their mission to pro- basket. vide adults free instructional 4 locations: Don’t miss the special services to increase literacy New Kent • West Point • Middlesex • Kilmarnock Bonus Groovin’ concert on skills. Labor Day Saturday, Sep- In preparation for the com- August 25, at Urbanna Firehouse tember 1, from 6-8 p.m. with petition, the Adult Literacy on Cara Moss internationally renowned jazz the Middle Peninsula Inc. will Student guitarist Josh Walker. Josh is host the film “Akeelah and the All-you-can-eat Crabs bringing a vocalist with his Bee,” which is about a girl quartet this year and prom- named Akeelah who is deter- plus hot dogs, hamburgers, fries & soft drinks ises an evening of favorite mined to spell her way out of $28 in advance • $35 at gate • Kids under 12 eat for free jazz standards along with his South Los Angeles, entering signature compositions. All scores of local contests and Golden beverages $3/each Now Registering for September classes! Groovin’ tickets are $10 per eventually landing a chance At the Middlesex YMCA on Monday, August 27th Tickets: Marshall’s Drug Store, Harrow’s Home Center, person and can be purchased to win the Scripps National from 5 to 6:30 p.m. from a Fireman or a Ladies Auxiliary Member in advance at Nauti Nell’s in Spelling Bee in Washington, Deltaville or at the museum D.C. We offer classes for Boys and Girls: age 2-and-a-half and up. Food will be served from 5–8 p.m. office. Tickets also, as always, The movie will be shown Classes that nurture children while teaching them the joy of dance. Call 815-5713 for more information will be available at the door. at 7 p.m. Friday, August 17, “F.D. Crockett” is due back in The Halcyon Building at Creative Movement * Pointe * Jazz * Ballet * Lyrical * Hip-Hop this week from her bay-wide 40 Court Street in Mathews Caring, experienced teachers with degrees in dance. outreach, joining most of the Court House. Admission is last remaining buyboats on free and open to the public. For more information (804) 512-8375 the bay for the 2012 Buyboat Dessert and discussion will NO REGISTRATION FEE!! Cruise. She and her intrepid follow the film. crew have taken the message of the museum, bay history, and the rebirth of the museum Subscribe to the throughout the bay area. Crockett has visited Tangier Island, Crisfield, Solomon’s Island, Annapolis, Chester- town, Rock Hall, and Balti- Enjoy the convenience of having local news delivered to your mailbox! more. She should be back at the dock by this weekend. For papers mailed to addresses in Middlesex, Essex, Mathews, Gloucester, King & Queen and Lancaster counties: $25 per year For papers mailed to addresses outside the counties listed above: $32 per year Square dance Or subscribe to the PDF version and download the paper every week. $30 per year lessons offered name ______email ______The Stepping Stones square address ______dance club is looking for new students. Two free lessons will city/state/zip ______be offered on September 6 and 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at check enclosed payable to Southside Sentinel. For payment by credit card, please call. Freeshade Community Center in Syringa. No pre-registration is necessary. Just show up and Southside Sentinel • P. 0. Box 549 • Urbanna, Va. 23175 • (804) 758-2328 be ready to dance. A8 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • August 16, 2012

Sheriff convicted on two charges . . . (Continued from page A1) work on police vehicles at his Meals purchased fund pay for numerous meals it has to be for law enforce- house. The estimated cost of The basis of several counts that were not related to law ment purposes.” labor to outfit a police car with of misuse of funds was the enforcement. Turck said “memorials” lights, siren and electronics is question of whether certain Under questioning by Dion, that are not “extravagant,” and about $3,000. expenditures that were paid for Turck gave an example of where award plaques were permitted Wayne Kidd, who volun- from the “sheriff’s asset for- food and beverages expendi- expenditures. teered his time to outfit the feiture account” were “used to tures were permitted, such as if In 2009 Middlesex Treasurer vehicles, estimated he had promote law enforcement.” they were part of a comprehen- Betty Bray, who controls dis- wired and outfitted 10 new Debra Turck, who coor- sive package at a hotel that was persement of money from the police cruisers and fixed a dinated the asset forfeiture hosting law enforcement train- asset forfeiture account, sought total of 21 cars. Kidd said he program for the Virginia’s ing. “We want it to be official advice from DCJS on Abbott’s also built a mobile command Department of Criminal Jus- training” as opposed to a meet- request to use asset forfeiture center from a used bus. tice Services (DCJS) for 8.5 ing, she said. funds for a Christmas party. Abbott said that a power years, testified that those funds Turck said food bought at “They are not for social events,” washer that was identified in are to be used “strictly for law a meeting where law enforce- Turck testified. one indictment had been used enforcement purposes.” ment operations were dis- After that, Abbott ceased at his house to clean police Prosecutor Dion argued that cussed was not a permitted meal purchases, said Abbott’s vehicles and engines. Abbott had the asset forfeiture expense. “The bottom line is, attorney, Craig Cooley. Under cross examination by Cooley, Turck said the asset forfeiture “guidelines were general in nature. We rely on localities to use their best judg- ment.” Turck said that food bought at a multi-jurisdictional drug task force meeting at an Urbanna restaurant to discuss law enforcement plans was “one of those gray areas” where asset forfeiture funds could possibly be spent. There were other “gray areas,” Turck said, including food purchased when it was related to a stakeout or while serving in a disaster emer- gency, or as part of graduation ceremony from a law enforce- Bob Horner, the grandson of Gen. and Mrs. Herbert Quinn ment academy, among other of Remlik Hall Farm, shows off the catch. situations. Under questioning by Cooley, Turck admitted that DCJS did not notify Abbott of Dogfish shark caught incorrect expenditures. Cooley argued that the leg- islature did not establish the in LaGrange Creek guidelines, but directed that a board set up an audit procedure A 32-inch smooth dog- river, but I have never seen or to ensure compliance. fish shark (Mustelus canis) heard of a confirmed catch in Abbott testified that all was landed on the morning the creek,” said Dan Gill. Magnificent sunset items purchased through the of Wednesday, August 8, in Dogfish sharks, so called asset forfeiture account and LaGrange Creek just in front because they hunt in packs, The photo above was taken by Kristen Ramsey on August 7. It is looking up the Rappahannock through his office were related of the home of Dan and Bar- eat crabs and crustaceans, can River from the Ramsey house in Topping toward Christchurch. to law enforcement. Regarding bara Gill. grow to about five feet in length a $1,389 Visa credit card bill Several young men were vis- and weigh up to 25 pounds, from 2002 that was paid from iting Gen. and Mrs. Herbert but pose little, if any, threat to the asset forfeiture account, Quinn, who have a vacation people. (Story and photo by Abbott said, “It was for law home on Remlik Hall Farm, Dan Gill) ‘Basics of enforcement purposes, because and decided to set the gill net I’d have marked it otherwise if on the evening of Tuesday, Finance’ it wasn’t.” August 7. Neil Seguin and NNCUG to meet Regarding meals purchased, Peter Lannan of Columbus, The public is invited to class offered Abbott said that in his first year Ohio, were surprised to find join the Northern Neck in office his secretary called a shark in the net, but had no Computer Users Group the DCJS and was told meal idea how rare it is for sharks to (NNCUG) on Saturday, The University of Mary purchases were permitted. Washington Small Business be caught this far upriver. August 18, at Rappahannock Regarding cell phones alleg- “Dogfish and sandbar sharks Westminster-Canterbury in Development Center in Warsaw edly used by his wife, sons will offer a “Basics of Finance” are common in the Chesapeake Irvington, starting with coffee and daughter, Abbott testified Bay and into the mouth of the and doughnuts at 10 a.m. workshop on Thursday, August those charges were marked off 30, from 1-3 p.m. at the RCC the sheriff’s office Verizon bill Kilmarnock Center. and he paid for these personal Financial planning is the phones himself. He also said key component to putting your that when deputies left employ- Joseph C. Jones Inc. business plan together. ment who had cell phones pro- The class fee is $25 and the vided by his office, he would registration deadline is August give those phones to his son to 27. avoid the early termination fee. For additional information or If another deputy was hired, • Screened Topsoil to register, call 804-333-0286 he would take the phone from or email [email protected] his son and give it to the new • Sand or [email protected]. employee. New Home Construction • Fill Dirt Farm Bureau enters Additions Kitchens • Rip-Rap Repairs Baths Roofing Decks • Gravel State Fair partnership Siding Porches To help preserve the tradition to Farm Bureau on the part- • Excavation of the State Fair of Virginia, the nership, which he said “will Same Day Estimates Virginia Farm Bureau Federa- guarantee that agriculture, tion (VFBF) has entered into Virginia’s largest industry, will Licensed General Contractor a formal partnership with Uni- be featured prominently—as it versal Fairs (UF) LLC of Cor- should be—at the fair for years For over 30 years (804) 815-6343 dova, Tenn. to come.” Called Commonwealth Fairs New agriculture-related 804.776.8746 Delivered to Your Site and Events LLC, the new part- events being planned include nership will run the State Fair a 5-kilometer race sponsored Middle Peninsula / Northern Neck and other shows and events at by the Virginia Foundation for the 331-acre property in Caro- Agriculture in the Classroom, line County. This year’s State which strives to improve the Fair will be from September 28 farm literacy of school chil- through October 7. dren, as well as the Real Vir- “Virginia Farm Bureau Fed- ginia Virtual Farm Tour. The eration and Universal Fairs tour will engage families at have put together a partnership the fair and at home with a live that we feel will help retain online discussion about farm- and grow the agricultural coming practices. Viewers will have ponent of the fair,” explained their questions answered by a VFBF president Wayne F. panel of farm experts and will Pryor. “Universal Fairs has a “tour” a half-dozen Virginia proven track record of putting farms via video. At each farm, Cover the Rivahfront! on successful fairs in several the owners will be on camera Advertise from Urbanna to Kilmarnock, locations around the country.” to describe their operations. UF’s events include large “Being the state’s largest from Deltaville to Lively, fairs in Tennessee, Georgia farm organization, and having Middlesex and Lancaster counties & beyond! and Washington state, a fes- as part of our mission the pres- tival in Arizona, and a variety ervation of agriculture, we Our special of shows and expos throughout felt it was paramount to step the United States. up to the plate and assist with Combination Ad Rate “Universal Fairs has exten- the fair,” Pryor said. “Equally gives you an audience of over 18,000 sive experience in running important to us is retaining the readers* in the Rappahannock Record, family-friendly, entertaining scholarship programs for youth Kilmarnock, and over 11,000 readers* fairs, and Virginia Farm Bureau who compete in livestock and brings an exciting agricultural equine shows through the FFA in the Southside Sentinel, Urbanna. component to the mix,” said UF and 4-H organizations. We also president Mark Lovell. “We are plan to continue competitions PLUS: You save more than 10% when compared new to Virginia, but we know in photography, arts and crafts, how to run a fair. I think that and other disciplines.” to open rates in each paper! by working together we can A State Fair has been held help strengthen Virginia’s agri- in Virginia for most of the past Sentinel: 804-758-2328 cultural stature and visibility 150 years. through various shows, events Contact Greg Hicks, VFBF Record: 804-435-1701 and exhibits.” vice president of communi- Virginia Gov. Bob McDon- cations, at 804-290-1139 for *Pulse Research survey nell extended congratulations more information.