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Rappahannock Record The lower Northern Neck’s most complete news source since 1916 75¢ Volume 94 No. 20 Thursday, February 24, 2011 www.RRecord.com Decisions delayed on sewer rates and hiring Bluff Point consultant by Starke Jett more than doubling the rates in three years. I think it is burdensome.” HEATHSVILLE—The Nor- “What is the rationale for such a thumberland board of supervisors huge increase?” asked Inez Teasley. last Thursday tabled votes on raising “The people in Blackberry do not sewer rates in the Reedville Sanita- make $67,000 a year. What provi- tion District and choosing which of sions are being made for low-income six consulting firms to hire for ana- people?” lyzing the Bluff Point planned unit Chairmen Ronnie Jett suggested development (PUD). the board defer voting until Eades Approximately three dozen could research what could be done residents from the Reedville area to help low-income residents. attended the hearing on a proposed “I would like to see something to sewer rate increase from the cur- help the low-income people,” said rent $17 a month to $37 a month by Jett, who owns Cockrell’s Creek March 2013. The rate increase would Seafood, which is on the system. come in increments beginning with a “This is going to affect my business $3 increase effective March 1, 2011; big time. I am not ready to vote on a $10 increase on March 1, 2012; this.” and a $7 increase on March 1, 2013. “We are stuck between a rock Residential connection fees would and a hard place,” said supervisor jump from from $1,000 to $6,000. Tommy Tomlin. On average, 40 people attend the Zumba classes at the Northern Neck Family YMCA in Kilmarnock. The increases are caused by Vir- The board tabled the issue until For more health and fitness related articles, advice and a directory of area healthcare providers, see the ginia Department of Environmental March 1, the deadline for Eades to Bay Healthstyles supplement in this edition. Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Quality (DEQ) mandated nitrogen start the compliance program with and phosphorous discharge stan- DEQ. dards for the Chesapeake Bay that Picking a consultant the current treatment plant, built in The board had already scheduled Zumba is ‘hot’ aerobic alternative 1971, cannot meet, according to a special meeting for that date at 4 “I don’t care really what they ago. The Latin music started county administrator Kenny Eades. p.m. in Eades’ office in the court- by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi do, as long as they wiggle around,” to play and the group began to If the proposed plant upgrades to house to make a decision on which here’s a party going on several said instructor Mary Wadkins. “I dance. comply with the standards are not consultant among six applicants times a week in the group exer- don’t care which foot is moving or “Because of the music, the completed, the district will face up to to hire to analyze the Bluff Point T cise room at the Northern Neck which arm is up, just as long as rhythm and the movements change $30,000 in daily fines, he said. PUD. Family YMCA. There’s clapping, they’re moving.” with every song,” said Wadkins. The rate increase is necessary to Their decision to delay choosing cheering, laughing and dancing. About 45 people were packed “It feels like you’re dancing so meet a $1.92 million upgrade and a consultant prompted Ida Hall to All in the name of fitness. into the mirrored room two weeks people don’t even think about the operating costs, said Eades. The state again why they should vote no fact that they’re working out.” system is not supporting itself finan- to the Bluff Point special exception Wadkins is a licensed Zumba cially and federal and state funds are request. She listed 10 reasons: instructor, who teaches at both not available to help with the costs, The developer is agreeable to his the Northern Neck YMCA and he said. Some 285 customers are on by right development option and that at the Kilmarnock Curves, where the system. it is consistent with the surrounding Zumba options they’ve included Zumba moves “We are currently running at a community and past decisions by here are six types of Zumba classes in the Zumba Fitness into the circuit workout. deficit,” said Eades. “The county the board. A by right development Tprogram. The Zumba Fitness craze has pays the difference.” would have more year-round resi- • Zumba — Classes feature exotic rhythms set to high hit the Northern Neck and Middle The median income for the county dents instead of seasonal ones and energy Latin and international beats. Peninsula, where addicts can find is $67,000, but higher in Reedville, place the development roads with • Zumba Gold — Gold takes the Zumba formula and modi- a class being offered almost every figures which helped to determine the Virginia Department of Trans- fies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older day at some location. the rate structure, said Eades. That portation instead of being privately participant as well as those just starting the program. “Zumba is hot. Everybody is information brought expressions of maintained. • Zumba Toning — It combines targeted body-sculpting doing it right now,” said Debra disbelief from the audience, many of The by right development would exercises and high-energy cardio work. Students often use Rollins, owner of Curves in whom were from the lower-income have smaller watercraft for Barnes lightweight, maraca-like toning sticks to enhance rhythm and Mathews and Middlesex. Blackberry neighborhood. Creek, which is a shallow water- tone target zones including abs, arms, glutes and thighs. The Zumba Fitness program Residents who spoke were not way. The by right community would • Aqua Zumba — It’s a pool party that integrates the Zumba started in the U.S. in 2001 and is happy with the more than 100 per- create affordable housing and allow formula with traditional aqua fitness and offers cardio-condi- now one of the world’s most popu- cent increase. timber harvesting to continue. Most tioning and body-toning. lar dance-fitness programs as evi- “A lot of residents are on Social importantly, she said, the by right • Zumbatomic — Zumbatomic, designed exclusively for denced by its growing popularity Security,” said supervisor Jim Long. development would be consistent kids ages 4 to 12, offers high-energy kid-friendly routines locally. According to the official “I don’t know how they are going to with the county’s comprehensive with music kids love, like hip-hop and reggae. Zumba Fitness website, more than make it.” plan. • Zumba in the Circuit — Zumba in the Circuit is 30 min- 10 million people take weekly “We have had no increases in “The comprehensive plan is utes of dance moves combined with circuit training or a series classes in over 90,000 locations Social Security or retirement ben- one of the most valuable decision of strength exercises at time intervals. The workout is avail- across more than 110 countries. efits for three years,” said Marvin making tools because it was adopted able at Curves. The dance-inspired fitness Dodson, a retiree who lives in the after studies, public hearings and Not all of the classes are offered locally. program was created by Alberto Twin Harbour’s development near without a specific project in mind,” Blackberry. “You’re talking about said Hall. ZUMBA, continued on page A2 Legislators completing busy session of bills and resolutions by Starke Jett The General Assembly passed a bill, sponsored by Del. Albert RICHMOND—The Virginia General Assembly con- Pollard, exempting small fruit and cludes its 2011 session on Friday, February 25. Below is a vegetable stands from paying sales synopisis of how bills or resolutions sponsored by District tax or litter taxes. 99 Del. Albert C. Pollard Jr. and District 28 Sen. Richard From left, Del. Pollard discusses H. Stuart, fared in the legislature as of press time. related strategy with vendor Amy Del. Pollard’s bills: Robie and King George Farmers HB 1735 designates the entire length of Route 3 in Lan- Market manager DeLaura Padovan caster County as the “Blue Star Memorial Highway.” This prior to testifying before a House tribute to U.S. armed forces was sponsored by the Rappa- Finance subcommittee. Due in large part to Robie’s and Padovan’s hannock Garden Club. It was passed unanimously by both testimony, the subcommittee branches. voted to report the measure, 8-1. HB 1736 eliminates provisions of the Virginia Electric The full committee voted Utility Regulation Act that authorize investor-owned elec- unanimously to report the bill, tric utilities to earn added basis points and other perfor- and it sailed through the House mance incentives. It was passed by indefinitely in a House and Senate without objection. The Commerce and Labor subcommittee. bill has been sent to the governor HB 1938 changes the Commonwealth’s budget from a and, when signed, it will become biennial budget to a budget covering a single fiscal year effective July 1, 2011. beginning with the budget for the period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. It was passed by indefinitely in a tural produce or eggs from the sales and use tax when sold more readily identifi- House Appropriations subcommittee. in farmers markets and at roadside stands. The bill also able U.S.G.S. Hydrologic Unit Code boundaries. It passed HB 1939 is the Administrative Process Act and requires exempts individuals selling such produce or eggs from the both branches unanimously.