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by Renss Greene of Commerce have pooled their why people in Richmond aren’t as resources to hire Virginia Beach- friendly,” said one respondent. KILMARNOCK—A project to based BCF, a brand communica- The report also brought up a brand the lower Northern Neck and tions firm specializing in market- few problems with the area, most upper Middle Peninsula for tour- ing the travel industry. prominently the gap between rich ism has moved to its second stage, “We already have the products and poor. according to deputy town manager in place,” Cockrell said. “We have “I think this is important to hear Susan Cockrell. museums, we have trails, we have as an elected official, because “This project goes back a year special events, we have all kinds of these are things that are either and a half to the economic devel- attractions, but we’ll need a graph- being said, or maybe are not being opment committee’s work, led by ical representation that covers this said, when you’re talking with Emerson Gravatt, and this is about region as well as a marketing plan.” constituents,” Cockrell said. “Eco- building a brand,” Cockrell said. The research phase of BCF’s nomic disparity came up pretty “This is about elevating our end work included a five-day tour of loud and clear.” of the Neck, and our end of the the region and interviews with BCF’s creative team has now Middle Peninsula, so that we can stakeholders to determine what the begun its work, with a first look at the be at the forefront of travelers in strengths of the region are. Inter- results due by the end of September. that sweet spot of our market.” viewees cited the waterfront, qual- “It’s been a long time coming,” The town of Kilmarnock, Lan- ity of life, amenities and friendly Cockrell said. “We’re in the thick caster County, the Middlesex Eco- people as reasons to vacation in of it. There are some great rela- nomic Development Authority, and the area. tionships that have been built Kilmarnock deputy town manager Susan Cockrell briefs town the Lancaster by the Bay Chamber “The kids question me as to across the water.” council on progress in the branding initiative among area localities. Rappahannock River communities receive tourism marketing grant RICHMOND—Gov. Terry McAuliffe commerce, other local or regional destination recently announced Lancaster and Middle- marketing organizations, private businesses, sex counties, the Town of Kilmarnock and “Our goal is to entice more visitors to come here, spend money and museums, attractions, cultural events, and Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce stay longer. We have great places to stay, dine and enjoy throughout other not-for-profit entities. received $13,300 from the Virginia Tourism “These grants equip local tourism busi- Corporation Marketing Leverage Program the region and this grant will provide more opportunities to market nesses with the tools they need to stay com- grant fund. VTC awarded more than $852,000 our area to close-in markets like Richmond, Northern Virginia, petitive,” said Gov. McAuliffe. “The Market- for 46 tourism marketing projects across the ing Leverage Program grants help support state to help increase visitation and revenue Southern Maryland and Hampton Roads.” and grow a robust and diversified New Vir- for Virginia’s localities through tourism. —Chris Ingram, Middlesex County ginia Economy and encourage strategic mar- The grants are designed to help local and keting of tourism products and businesses regional tourism entities attract more visi- economic development and tourism coordinator across the Commonwealth, generating rev- tors by leveraging local marketing dollars, enue and jobs.” and will ultimately impact at least 195 other “The grants are supporting businesses statewide tourism entities. The local organi- across the Commonwealth, contributing zations match the state grant funds by a min- ager Susan Cockrell. Early funds from this project created to the overall economic health of our com- imum of 2:1 in order to support marketing Kilmarnock partnered with Lancaster vaoystercountry.com where visitors can find munities,” said Secretary of Commerce and projects. This funding cycle, the local part- County and the Middlesex County Economic all the local places to purchase oysters, great Trade Maurice Jones. “The state’s investment ners will match the VTC grant dollars with Development Authority as well as Lancaster restaurants serving the region’s best oysters maximizes local marketing funds, allowing more than $2.1 million, providing more than by the Bay Chamber of Commerce to supply and exciting oyster roasts. for localities to double and sometimes triple $3 million in new marketing to increase visi- matching funds for the project. The Town of The new initiative will create a regional their marketing power to attract more visi- tation to Virginia. Kilmarnock will act as the fiscal agent. tourism website and marketing plan to reach tors. This is a powerful tool for small busi- These Rappahannock River partners “Our goal is to entice more visitors to consumers in a two-to-three hour drive market nesses across the state.” received a $13,300 grant for its Regional come here, spend money and stay longer,” of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. Tourism is an instant revenue generator for Branding Project. This project will create said Middlesex County economic develop- The VTC Marketing Leverage Program is Virginia. In 2013, tourism generated $21.5 a tourism brand and marketing plan for the ment and tourism coordinator Chris Ingram. designed to stimulate new tourism market- billion in revenue, supported 213,000 jobs lower Rappahannock River area. “This mar- “We have great places to stay, dine and enjoy ing through partnerships by leveraging lim- and provided $1.42 billion in state and local keting effort targets bringing more visitors to throughout the region and this grant will pro- ited marketing dollars, resulting in increased taxes. Dollars invested in tourism are proven the area to enjoy the river lifestyle, our his- vide more opportunities to market our area visitor spending. A minimum of three enti- to provide a 5:1 return in tax revenue for tory, the resurging oyster industry, our boat- to close-in markets like Richmond, Northern ties must partner financially to apply and may Virginia, and the grant awards and matching ing industry and our wonderful outdoor ame- Virginia, Southern Maryland and Hampton consist of Virginia towns, cities, counties, funds provide a stimulus to localities seeking nities” said Kilmarnock deputy town man- Roads.” convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of to increase tourism visitation and revenue. Memories of Antarctica as valuable as the medal

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi necticut, where she was an in-school suspension coordinator, but after a s Cindy Wright gazed at the short stint in that job she contacted Amajestic Scott Base Pressure a friend in Arlington who helped her Ridges in Antarctica, with colors of start a search for dispatcher jobs. turquoise and brilliant white dancing “Dispatching is what I love to do,” off the water, she realized how lucky she said. she was. So Wright started checking for “My captain told me, ‘You are government jobs and stumbled standing where only 1% of 1% of across a dispatching job with Pacific people that have ever Architects and Engi- lived on this earth have neers, a subcontractor stood.’ And that put it Everybody for the National Sci- in perspective for me,” ence Foundation, which she said. has a story operates McMurdo A year ago this week, Station. After qualify- Wright left the com- ing physically, dentally forts and conveniences and mentally, and of home in Connecticut to travel committing to spend at least six to to Antarctica, where she spent six eight months in the South Pole, she months as an emergency dispatcher left Connecticut on September 22, at McMurdo Station. For her time 2013, bound for New Zealand and a “on the ice,” Wright was recently three-day layover before heading to awarded a congressional medal. To McMurdo Station. Cindy Wright worked as a dispatcher at McMurdo Station in Antarctica for six months. qualify for the Antarctica Service “If you have any illnesses, like Medal, personnel must train or serve high blood pressure or diabetes, they the U.S. Antarctic Program. missing and was eventually found wave. I’d go out in something like 15 to 30 days stationed on the Ant- have to be completely controlled,” Once there, you are relatively iso- drowned. I couldn’t leave. That’s this,” said Wright, tugging at her arctic continent. said Wright. “Because once you are lated. There’s no cell phone service, when I realized how isolated I was. thin cotton blouse and khaki pants. Wright, who moved to the North- on the ice, you can’t leave. From so Wright used her phone strictly for Even if something happened to my In most of her 5,000 or so photos ern Neck from Connecticut in 2008 December to March, there are abso- taking pictures. At 10-degrees below kids, I couldn’t leave.” from her stay, she’s bundled up in after visiting a friend in Lively, has lutely no flights out unless it is a dire zero, she would stuff the phone into Wright landed at McMurdo via a layers of coats, hats and gloves. worked for a local physician, as a medical emergency. And even then, her bra to keep the battery from LC-130 Hercules aircraft. “When people ask me what it was substitute teacher, and was a 911 dis- they may not go.” freezing. “When I got off the plane it like, I can’t explain. Visually, I can’t patcher at the sheriff’s department. McMurdo Station is a U.S. Antarc- “While I was there, the first was minus 33 degrees. So when it describe what I saw. There’s not a Wright returned in 2013 to Con- tic research center operated through month, my boyfriend’s aunt went reached 10 degrees, it was a heat MEMORIES, continued on page A2

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Lauier. that will pay for the flu shot, are 804-435-1701 The flu is a contagious dis- reminded to visit their private Fax: 804-435-2632 ease which affects the lungs physician, or a drugstore of their [[[66IGSVHGSQ and can lead to serious illness. choice, she said. Even healthy people can get sick The Three Rivers Health Dis- Mr. & Mrs. Frederick A. Gaskins, General Managers enough to miss work or school trict encompasses the 10 coun- Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor for a week or more or even be ties of the Middle Peninsula and hospitalized. the Northern Neck and operates J.E. Currell, Publisher, 1927-1993 The flu vaccine is recom- a health department office in 4YFPMWLIH[IIOP]I\GITX'LVMWXQEW[IIO mended for everyone 6 months each county. The offices are open at Kilmarnock, Lancaster Co., VA of age and older. Pregnant from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon- Periodicals Postage Paid at Kilmarnock, VA women, young children and the days through Fridays. ERHEHHMXMSREPQEMPMRKSJ½GIW elderly are the most at risk for Visit the Lancaster County The Scott Base Pressure Ridges in Antarctica were alive with color. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Rappahannock Record, P.O. Box 400, serious complications. Health Department at 9049 Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 Lauier indicated flu shots are Mary Ball Road, Lancaster, or Subscriptions (payable in advance): $27 per available at local health depart- call 462-5197. Memories of Antarctica year in the Northern Neck and Middlesex ment offices for those who do Visit the Northumberland 'SYRX] TIV]IEVIPWI[LIVI continued from page A1 Single copy: $.75. not have insurance or those who County Health Department at have insurance that will not pay 6373 Northumberland Highway, word invented. It’s majestic, Member: Virginia Press Association ERH2EXMSREP2I[WTETIV%WWSGMEXMSR for the shots. The health depart- Heathsville, or call 580-8827. surreal. And you hear nothing. “You can’t know how beau- Printed on recycled paper. tiful and natural it is until you Northumberland commission stand on the ice and watch All items submitted for publication are an Orca come up in the ice in subject to inclusion in digital or other front of you.” electronic formats for use in other begins comprehensive plan Rappahannock Record products. Wright worked for the Ant- arctica Fire Department as an ,S[XSVIEGLYW review with land use section emergency dispatcher. It wasn’t To reach members of the staff, dial the main phone number, 435-1701, and your average 911 job, she said. XLIRXLIIQTPS]II´WI\XIRWMSR[LIR by Renss Greene “I took everything I had prompted, or use the e-mail address. learned in the Rappahannock Newsroom: HEATHSVILLE—The Nor- Police Academy and forgot it. Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor thumberland planning commis- It was totally different.” extension 25, [email protected] sion on September 18 began a Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi The usual emergencies in extension 23, [email protected] review of the county’s compre- Antarctica were planes arriv- Audrey Thomasson hensive plan. ing at the South Pole with extension 22, [email protected] The commission began with Renss Greene one engine or injuries on the extension 28, [email protected] chapter three, the land use plan. ice. There were no fires even Cindy Wright “photobombs” with a Weddell seal. Display Advertising: “That’s usually one of the though she worked for a fire Sara Amiss, Manager harder sections to get through, department. But life in Antartica is just Orcas in their natural habitat. extension 13, [email protected] so that’s why we wanted to get K.C. Troise “It was medical and airport a memory and a click of her Adelie penguins waddled past extension 19, [email protected] started with that section,” said dispatching,” she said. Kindle away. Her experiences her daily. She posed for photos Marilyn Bryant assistant county administrator Wright’s dorm room at were rare and what most with a Weddell seal. extension 11, [email protected] Luttrell Tadlock. Planning commission Troy Robertson the former Naval base faced people can only dream of Wright observed the extension 15, [email protected] The land use plan establishes GLEMVQER +EV½IPH 4EVOIV Scott’s Hut, a building on the doing. McMurdo Dry Valleys, one looks over staff-proposed 'PEWWM½IH%HW policies for the future use of land. north shore of Cape Evans on She traveled by ski mobile of the world’s most extreme 'PEWWM½IHW$6ETT6IGSVHGSQ revisions to the county’s Staff-proposed updates made Ross Island. It was erected in to Mount Erebus, the second deserts. or dial the main number: 435-1701 very little in the way of policy comprehensive plan. SVGPMGO±'PEWWM½IHW²EX[[[66IGSVHGSQ 1911 by the British Antarctic highest volcano in Antarctica She was limited to a three- Production: change. The commission had few Expedition of 1910–13, led by and the southernmost active minute shower with the fresh Wayne Smith, Manager changes to make to staff’s recommendations. Robert Falcon Scott. volcano on earth. There she water of the Antarctic and extension 26, [email protected] “We tried to go back and take out a lot of the redundancy in the plan. She’s back in Lancaster was allowed to keep a rock, sipped the once frozen water. Susan Simmons, Publications Manager As far as content, we really haven’t changed anything,” said Tadlock. extension 18, [email protected] County now, where she’s again which she opened to reveal a “You learn a lot about who 7EVEL&S[MW extension 17, [email protected] substitute teaching and perma- vein of blue opal for jewelry. you are down there and if you Gloria Bosher nent job hunting. Her views She spent time pondering don’t come back a changed extension 17, [email protected] Apple sale supports school now are of the flatlands and the beauty of the pressure person, you did it all for noth- Brenda Burtner the Rappahannock River. ridges and photographed ing,” she said. extension 24 IRVINGTON—The Chesa- Prices range from $11 to Publishing/Business: peake Academy Parents and $32, she said. Proceeds from Frederick A. Gaskins, President extension 20, [email protected] Patrons Association annual the sale support the educational Two monuments to be unveiled Bettie Lee Gaskins, Treasurer apple sale will continue through initiatives at Chesapeake Acad- extension 21, [email protected] October 17. emy. Kate Oliver, CPA, Business Manager extension 21, [email protected] Fuji, Winesap and Granny Apples can be picked up at Saturday in memory of Dr. Nichols Lindsay Bishoff, Accounts Manager Smith apples will be delivered Chesapeake Academy the week extension 14, [email protected] fresh from Dickie Brothers of October 27 and delivery may Angie Garrett, Accounts Manager WHITE STONE—Two weather was bad he traveled by merce and the economy, said extension 12, [email protected] Orchard in Roseland, reported be arranged. memorial monuments will be boat. Snider. Subscriptions: Christina Cammarata. The To place an order, call Cam- unveiled Saturday, September To an island of 500 people in The memorials are spon- Anna Ticer, Circulation Manager apples will be available by the marata at 761-3206, or email 27, in honor of medical service the middle of the Chesapeake sored by the Aircraft Owners extension 16, [email protected] peck, half bushel and bushel. csrnfnp@hotmailcom. given by the late Dr. David B. Bay, the sound of Dr. Nichols’ and Pilots Association (AOPA) Nichols of White Stone. helicopter blades or Cessna and the coverage by local and The unveilings will be at aircraft engine became synony- national media will honor both Hummel Airfield in Topping mous with hope and relief. Dr. Nichols’ achievements and Subscribe to the Record! and on Tangier Island, reported Through his private practices the need for general aviation Local news you won’t find anywhere else. Hummell Airfield committee in White Stone and Tangier in local communities across member Jim Snider. Island, Dr. Nichols touched America, said AOPA officials. For papers mailed to addresses The unveiling at Hummel thousands of lives. He was a While this is but one of many ❑ in Lancaster, Northumberland, $27.00 newspaper only Airfield will be at 10 a.m. private pilot and an advocate examples of the value of gen- during the annual Wings, for general aviation, realiz- eral aviation, they said it is fit- Richmond, Westmoreland ❑ $39.00 paper & online versions and Middlesex counties: Wheels & Keels festival. ing first-hand the utility and ting as a follow-up to Dr. Nich- The two memorials are iden- ols’ Tangier mission and his tical and will be placed at the Dr. David B. Nichols national recognition since his ❑ $37.00 newspaper only For papers mailed to other areas: terminal building at Hummel death from cancer in December ❑ $49.00 paper & online versions Airfield, and in front of the importance of privately-owned of 2010. Tangier Island Medical Clinic, aircraft and local airfields in AOPA president Mark Baker, ❑ which bears the name of Dr. rural communities—such as Virginia Department of Avia- Student subscription: $26.00 newspaper only Nichols, said Snider. Hummel Airfield in Topping. tion director Randy Burdette (9 months) ❑ $38.00 paper & online versions There is no resident doctor The two monuments are a and Rep. Rob Wittman will on Tangier Island and every tribute to Dr. Nichols’ accom- participate in the ceremonies. week for more than 30 years, plishments as a rural doctor, Wings, Wheels & Keels, Online (PDF) version only: ❑ $35.00 per year Dr. Nichols served the medi- and to the contributions of from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., will cal needs of the people of the general aviation in support of feature classic and antique air- Order your subscription online at island. 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It may seem insignificant to you, but coupled with information we Ladies Night Out After Hours already have, it can be more Thursday, September 25 .KIJVTGHTGUJOGPVU†&QQT2TK\GU†)KXGCYC[U This illustration, prepared by Matt Smith, shows how valuable than you think,” said 4GIKUVGTVQYKPCRCKTQH&CPUMQ5JQGU Self. 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. the Reedville water tower will look with the new design. .QQMCVPGY(CNN%CTJCTVV2TQFWEVU†5CNGQHH According to Capt. Marty Shirilla, the department is fol- 1251 Tappahannock Blvd. lowing up on all leads; however, Contributions sought Essential Oils he refused to release any details. 7DSSDKDQQRFN9$‡   “We can’t afford to jeopardize ZZZWWRZQWDFNFRP the investigation by being more for water tower project specific,” he said. by Renss Greene It’s been nearly 12 weeks since Gifford, 43, was last seen leaving REEDVILLE—Reedville’s the tiki bar with James “Todd” water tower may be due for a Kessler, 53, around 6:30 p.m. dose of community spirit. July 6. The Greater Reedville Two weeks of searching failed What she needs is in your hands: Association is raising money to uncover any trace of the Bur- to decorate the tower with a gess resident. menhaden design and the vil- Ground and air search teams the goodness of God. lage’s name. The association worked the area from Wind- includes the Reedville Fish- mill Point north toward White ermen’s Museum. Stone and in the areas of Kessler Previously, the association family residences on Cox’s Farm Given the easy, simple opportunity to save and serve raised the money to restore Road and Hunton Lane. “The Stack,” a 130-foot tall In August, investigators and enrich 3,000 to 4,500 lives for generations to smoke stack built in 1902 by P.D. O’Keefe of the Greater named Kessler a person of inter- Reedville Association est in the case. Search warrants the Morris Fisher Company. hopes to see menhaden on come, would you? “This is an idea we came were executed on his property. Reedville’s water tower by Kessler is being held without up with just to try and give spring. the town a sense of identity,” bond in Lancaster jail on charges said association member and of malicious wounding and What if you could give $10.00 water tower committee chair to save The Stack. assault of a couple in an incident P.D. O’Keefe. The project will receive July 19 at the same bar. HQWU\IHHSHUSHUVRQ RU The design will be painted no public funds, since Reed- It’s been a frustrating and on two sides: One facing ville is not an incorporated emotional time for Gifford’s or $100.00 or more and give Reedville’s Main Street, to town, O’Keefe said. 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0XOFS September 21 on a Northumberland County September 21: Staff received a walk-in ber 12, 2012. charge of destruction of property. complaint of the unauthorized use of a vehicle Melissa M. Thomas was Activity report (same complainant as reported on September arraigned on two felo- September 15: Staff responded to a fight 20; complainant again declined to prosecute), nies including fraudulently call involving at least one parent and student a complaint of a dirt bike being operated on obtaining prescription drugs Rappahannock at LHS, with Kilmarnock Police Department the highway in the Lively area, from Middlesex and unlawful wounding of a (KPD) to a call involving breaking into a vehi- authorities a report of a reckless/drunk driver in police officer. For wounding Westminster-Canterbury’s cle parked on East Church Street (report filed the Hartfield area, with the vehicle being reg- an officer, Judge Taliaferro by KPD), and with KPD to a single-vehicle istered to a Lively area resident, and requested accepted a plea agreement traffic crash on Pinckardsville Road (unat- the sheriff’s staff be on the lookout for the that gave Thomas an active 30th ANNUAL tended vehicle; Virginia State Police (VSP) vehicle; responded to an E911 disconnect call sentence of 90 days on a two- investigated crash). from Chestnut Grove Lane (child playing on the year sentence. Upon release, FALL BAZAAR September 16: Staff responded to a tres- phone), to a reckless driving complaint, vehicle Thomas will have one year pass complaint on Spring Hill Road, with VSP in the ditch, in the 6700 block of Mary Ball Road, probation, is required to take and White Stone Police Department (WSPD) and to a suspicious person complaint at a Lively a drug treatment program and to a fatal motorcycle crash on Ocran Road, to area general store (complainant was concerned ordered to pay court costs. a suspicious vehicle complaint in the 11400 about the subject’s demeanor and comments); Judge Taliaferro took the Saturday, September 27 block of Courthouse Road (no criminal inci- and checked on the well-being of a Weems area fraud charge under advise- dent), with Emergency Medical Services resident at the request of a concerned citizen ment based on the outcome (EMS) to Wilson Lane, to First Street on a com- (no emergency services needed; the supposed of the first case. Thomas was 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM plaint of a speed bump that had been installed “victim” reported her ex- boyfriend was harass- ordered to return to court at 9 (no speed bump in place), to a reckless driving ing her by making such requests and to ignore a.m. September 11, 2015. Bazaar will include: complaint in the Lancaster area, to the area of any such further calls; the female was advised the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge on of the protective order process). Crafts~ Homemade Food~ September 22: Staff received a boater in a report of a swamped canoe with persons in The Agenda Attic Treasures ~ Furniture ~ the water midway across the river (U.S. Coast distress call and notified Sea Tow and USCG Guard Milford Haven was notified and dis- Milford Haven (boater reported all persons on Local Government News Gently Used Books ~ Videos ~ DVD’s ~ patched a boat; sheriff’s staff determined the board are fine, boat is out of gas). Staff also conducted 13 traffic stops, issued HEATHSVILLE—The Nor- and MORE!!!! canoe was not swamped and no one was in thumberland school board will danger; USGC Milford Haven was so notified), six summonses, assisted three motorists, han- dled one call for traffic control, investigated six hold a work session at 4 p.m. ~~~~~~~~~ to a disturbance call in the 4800 block of Mary Monday, September 29, at Ball Road (child support involved), and to a building alarms, processed one mental health Vendors call 438-4011 or 438-4024 for booth order, logged four inmate transports and fielded 2172 Northumberland High- domestic disturbance on Buzzards Neck Road way, Lottsburg. details. (domestic emergency protective order issued); eight calls for animal control service. The board will discuss the Located on Old Salem Road/Rt. 646 in Irvington received a walk-in complaint of the destruc- Fire calls six-year plan and distribute tion of property, an assault by threat complaint Upper Lancaster and Kilmarnock volunteer the superintendent’s evaluation Call 804-438-4000 for more info. from an Iberis Road resident, and a destruc- fire departments responded to two fire alarms at among its members. tion of property report from the 2000 block Lancaster High School. of River Road (9 mm pistol, laptop computer; ULVFD also responded to a traffic crash at $400 loss); attempted to locate a reported reck- Devils Bottom and Merry Point roads. less driver in the Lancaster-Chinns Mill area; KVFD also established a medical-evacuation delivered an emergency contact message to zone off Bluff Point Road and responded to a an Irvington area resident; and checked on the smoke report on Rose Drive, a traffic crash at well-being of a Gill Road resident at the request North Main Street and Town Centre Drive, a of a concerned citizen (no emergency services traffic crash on Jessie ball duPont Highway near needed). Bayshore Baptist Church and a transformer fire September 17: Staff discovered an open on Ditchely Road. door to an Old Fairgrounds Way business White Stone Volunteer Fire Department during routine late night business checks (no responded to a traffic crash on Ocran Road. criminal incident involved); responded to Park Point Drive to assist the resident in removing a Northumberland County Sheriff raccoon from the house, to a larceny complaint Chuck Wilkins this week reported charges in the 1700 block of Morattico Road (washer, against eight individuals. blue ray disc player, X-Box game system, DVD Felonies player, 60 DVD movies, $1,530 loss), and to a Demar Antonio Davenport, 24, of Heathsville Beach Road resident’s request for information was charged September 16 with two felony war- about restraining orders. rants for threatening to kill or do bodily injury September 18: Staff destroyed an injured in writing. game animal on Irvington Road and notified Jermaine Terrill Williams, 40, of Heathsville Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) was charged September 18 with grand larceny. to remove the carcass from the shoulder of the Kyle T. Ullrich, 38, of Heathsville on Sep- road; responded to Crescent Cove Lane for a tember 18 was served with a warrant of extra- mental health services call, to Mary Ball Road dition from the State of Maryland for fleeing and Long Lane Farm for a mental health emer- justice on a second degree assault charge. gency services call, and to an E911 discon- Misdemeanors nect call originating on Merry Point Road (no A Callao man, 45, was charged September 19 emergency services needed); received a walk- with assault and battery. in complaint of the destruction of property, a A Callao woman, 34, was charged September motorist’s report of a reckless driver entering 20 on a capias/attachment of the body for fail- the county from Grey’s Point (no officers in ing to appear for interrogatory summons. position to attempt to intercept), a fraud report A Burgess man, 23, was charged September from a North Main Street business (out of 20 with assault and battery. state suspect applied for/received credit cards A Callao man, 55, was charged September 21 using the victim’s information; no financial loss with driving under the influence and refusing to reported at this time), and an attempted fraud take the breath test. complaint (the scam involves a telephone call A Heathsville man, 27, was charged Septem- from a person claiming to be an investigator ber 21 with damaging property. This subject with a law firm, responsible for the recovery of was arrested by the Lancaster County Sheriff’s debt payments; the caller says that if the debt is Office. not paid the case will be turned over to the dis- Northumberland sheriff’s deputies on Sep- trict attorney for prosecution); and checked on tember 18 also responded to multiple calls the well-being of a Keep Safe program partici- about a man walking down Remo Road with pant after prearranged telephone contact could a “military-style” rifle and a pistol. Officers not be made (no emergency services needed). checked the man for identification and to make September 19: Staff responded with sure he was not a convicted felon. No charges EMS to a report of a motorist needing medical were filed. assistance on River Road, with KPD and VSP “We are bound by the job that we do to check to a single-vehicle traffic crash at North Main out a complaint,” said Northumberland Sheriff Street and Town Centre Drive, to the 100 block Chuck Wilkins. “We’ve got to protect the citi- of Ocran Road on a complaint of condemna- zens, and also protect their second amendment tion signs, posted by the building official, being rights. It’s a very fine line there. Sometimes removed from the structure, to a reckless driv- we’re caught in damned-if-you-do, damned-if- ing complaint in the Lively area, and to a fight you-don’t situations.” /MPQEVRSGOˆ:MVKMRME RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD 7ITXIQFIVˆA5 River Counties Red Cross names three Community Leaders for 2014 KILMARNOCK—For their Middlesex Airport Commit- Community Service Award. tireless efforts to help others, tee. For 25 years, he was on “Combined, the three hon- American Red Cross, River the Bank of Middlesex board. orees have given more than Counties Chapter has selected He is the second person to 100 years to community ser- three Community Leaders for receive from Lynchburg Col- vice,” said board chairman Jim 2014. lege the “lifetime outstanding Tinney. “Norton Hurd of Middlesex citizenship award.” In 1947, he A dinner honoring the three County, Sheriff Doug Bryant opened Hurd’s Hardware and community leaders will be of Richmond County and still today can be seen waiting held October 21 at Indian Jimmie Carter of Lancaster on customers. Creek Yacht and Country County are wonderful exam- Sheriff Bryant is on Ameri- Club, 362 Club Drive, Kilmar- ples of folks who give time, can Red Cross River Coun- nock. While recognizing these energy, skills, knowledge and ties Chapter board. He joined citizens, the Red Cross also a helping hand to those in the Richmond County Sher- will celebrate the 97th year of need,” said executive director iff’s Office in 1977 and has service in this area. Julie Dudley. “We welcome been sheriff since 2004. He Tickets are $55. The banquet the opportunity to honor them also serves on the board of will include a social period and to give their communities Triad Chapter, Northern Neck from 6:30 to 7 p.m. followed a chance to express apprecia- Middle Peninsula Community by dinner, wine and comments. tion.” Services Board, the Northern Jimmie Carter Vegetarian meals can be pro- Hurd has been active in Neck Regional Jail and the vided with advance notice. Middlesex as a church leader Warsaw-Richmond County Chamber of Commerce and Purchase tickets at 435- at Philippi Christian Church, Chamber of Commerce. He is Northern Neck Chesapeake 7669, the Red Cross office or Link administrator Stacey Evans and president the Rev. Tom Coye look at early reports from The Amazing Raise. as one of the supporters a past master of the Warsaw- Bay Regional Partnership. He GEO Products in Kilmarnock, to establish the Middlesex Bauman Lodge #332 AF & also serves on the Chesapeake or Union First Market Bank County Volunteer Rescue AM. Bank advisory committee. He in Burgess, Warsaw or White The Amazing Raise proves Squad, the Lower Middlesex Carter serves on the boards is executive director of the Stone. Eight- or 10-seat table Volunteer Fire Department, of Rappahannock General RGH Foundation and presi- groupings may be arranged. the Middlesex Lions and the Hospital, Bay Aging, Tang- dent of Carter Financial Cor- Dress is business attire. Spon- amazing for local non-profits Deltaville Community Associ- ier Island Health Founda- poration and The Bay Com- sors will be recognized on the KILMARNOCK—In just philanthropy and fun. The ation. Norton was a jury com- tion, Visions, Lead Northern pany. He received the 2013 program. Sponsorship ranges 36 hours, The Amazing Raise, Community Foundation, along missioner and served on the Neck, Lancaster by the Bay Governor’s Volunteerism and from $100 to $5,000. hosted by The Community with several individual and Foundation (TCF) and River business sponsors, contributed Counties Community Foun- a prize pool of $185,000 to Fall stewardship campaign under way across Virginia dation (RCCF), raised over incentivize giving throughout $73,000 for organizations serv- the event. The Animal Welfare RICHMOND—Stewardship servation and Recreation. “We Stewardship Virginia, making packet, call 1-800-429-2837, or ing Lancaster, Middlesex and League of the Northern Neck Virginia, a statewide campaign appreciate the many Virginians details available for those want- in Richmond, 786-5056, or visit Northumberland. Nearly 1,000 won a $1,000 Goal Crusher to encourage and recognize vol- who have participated to date ing to join in. For a registration dcr.virginia.gov/stewardship/. gifts were received by some 55 prize, helping the total gifts untary activities with a tangible and hope many others will join organizations. received to surpass $20,000. In impact on natural resources, in.” Total gifts received in this addition to the incentive prize, continues with events across the DCR coordinates the cam- region doubled from last year, the organization received 12 state through October 31. paign with help from other natu- Fall is the time to reported regional grants man- gifts totaling $700. “Stewardship Virginia gives ral resource agencies. Steward- agement associate Leslie A. The Rappahannock Art us all an opportunity to make ship Virginia promotes water- Franklin. League had early morning spark real contributions to our natural way adoption, trail improve- clean windows! TCF celebrates and elevates on the first day of the event, and historic resources. Virginia’s ment, the planting of riparian organizations at the start of the receiving $2,800 in gifts during landscapes and waterways are buffers, invasive species control, giving season by sponsoring The the first 50 minutes of giving. In important for their ecological habitat improvement and land- Amazing Raise, said Franklin. 36-hours, RAL received 71 gifts value, scenic beauty and recre- scaping for conservation. B Clean RCCF, an affiliate of TCF, pro- totaling $3,550. The Link began ational opportunities,” said Gov. Individuals, businesses and Call the professionals moted and encouraged local non- The Amazing Raise with a chal- Terry McAuliffe. “Stewardship organizations are encouraged profits to generate participation lenge from a group of “angels” Virginia projects give volunteers to register their projects with 438-5106 of their supporters. Overall, TCF, who would match dollar for the tools, guidance and structure which also serves Richmond dollar the first $3,000 raised to continue to enhance these and Central Virginia, brought during the event. It surpassed valuable resources. I encourage in $1,741,000 from more than that challenge raising $7,525 all Virginians to get involved.” 20,000 individual gifts. through 64 gifts. Citizens and groups may get “The Greater Richmond RCCF partnered with Two help from the state’s natural region has a generosity of spirit Rivers Communication, through resource agencies. Participants in Stewardship Virginia events DR. CROSS that rivals any city, large or WIGO 104.9 and WKWI 101.7, small, and it extends to our affili- to provide extensive radio cov- will receive certificates of appre- ate region in the Northern Neck erage of the event. “Between the ciation signed by Gov. McAu- and Middle Peninsula.” said local papers and local radio, we liffe. served his country TCF president and chief execu- hope everyone heard about The “Events will be held through- tive officer Darcy Oman. “The Amazing Raise and the many out Virginia with many oppor- Amazing Raise continues to organizations involved. If we tunities for volunteerism in our all around the world. shine a light on both the strong missed you this year, we hope parks and natural areas during network of nonprofits that serve you’ll join us next year!” said Stewardship Virginia,” said our region, as well as the thou- Franklin. Clyde Cristman, director of the sands of people who view their To learn more about the River Virginia Department of Con- work as important to our quality Counties Community Founda- of life.” tion, visit rivercountiescf.org, Home invasion The event also combines or call 438-9414. case and related raffle continue by Renss Greene HEATHSVILLE—The trial of three men accused of the armed robbery of Ray Myers’ home and business has been continued, according to Myers. Michael DeWayne Dandridge, Tyrell Montele Smith and Regi- nald Marvella Smith, all of Lan- caster, face multiple charges in connection with a violent home invasion in July. Myers said Commonwealth’s Attorney Jane Wrightson decided to continue the case while the prosecution gathers more evidence. Now he’s helping people The raffle for a chance to cut Myers’ ponytail is ongoing. right here in our own community. Tickets can be purchased at his barber shop, Ray’s, 4762 Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Highway, Highly-skilled general surgeon Wirt W. Cross, Jr., MD, has Burgess, or call 580-7005. Proceeds will benefit fire, performed difficult surgeries under equally difficult conditions rescue and police, he said. during service in the U.S. Navy. The Agenda Now as he and his family return to the area, he’s bringing his Local Government News From left are summer intern Caitlin J. Kear and capabilities – and his belief that surgery is a calling – to the Commonwealth’s Attorney Robert Cunningham. LANCASTER—The Lan- caster board of supervisors will people of the Northern Neck. Dr. Cross could have practiced meet at 7 p.m. tonight, Sep- general surgery, including hernia repair, gastrointestinal Kear completes internship tember 25, in the the County Administration Building, 8311 procedures and vascular surgery, just about anywhere. LANCASTER—Caitlin J. Kear of Lancaster is an aspiring law Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. He chose to come here. To make an appointment with student who recently completed the Summer Internship Program A public hearing is slated at in the Lancaster County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. 7:40 p.m. on revisions to the Dr. Cross, please call Riverside Surgical Specialists at Kear is a law student at the University of Richmond School of zoning ordinance dealing with Law and is entering her second year there, said Commonwealth’s the floodplain overlay district. 804-443-6232. Attorney Robert L. Cunningham. Her undergraduate degree was Items on the consensus also at University of Richmond where she majored in political docket include a resolution science and minored in law and liberal arts, graduating cum accepting a USDA grant/loan laude. for purchase of a new emer- Cunningham praised Miss Kear’s work, saying, “Caitlin was gency services vehicle. 8ETTELERRSGO,SWTMXEP dynamic and outgoing in her work as an intern. She vigorously Supervisors also are applied herself in the Juvenile And Domestic, General Dis- expected to award a bid on trict, and Circuit Courts. I was very glad to have her join us this the Greentown/Gaskins roads riversideonline.com summer. She has a great future ahead of her.” wastewater treatment project. September 25, 2014 Rappahannock Record A6 CommunityForum Kilmarnock, VA Fiction or Fact from Bob’s Almanac Focal Point by Robert Mason Jr. No one ever accused me of being politically Washington Redskins name, while 11% say correct or overly sensitive. change it. So count me among the 71% of Virginia voters Meanwhile, poll results released last week by who support keeping the Redskins name for the the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher National Football League franchise in the greater Newport University indicate Virginians who don’t Washington, D.C., region. find it offensive are in the majority. Before you go calling us politically incorrect, “With the creation in June of the bipartisan insensitive, or racist, don’t take things out of ‘Redskins Pride Caucus’ by several members of context. When we’re speaking of the Washington the Virginia General Assembly, we thought it was Redskins, were talking about the football team, not high time to find out what Virginia voters think a race of people. about the Redskins name controversy,” said Wason I wasn’t in on naming the team, but I don’t Center director Dr. Quentin Kidd. think anybody was out to bring disrespect to any According to the survey: nation over the use of Redskins. sOF6IRGINIAVOTERSSAYTHETEAMSHOULD There is a lot of speculation regarding how the keep the name. team came to be named the Redskins. George sSAYCHANGEIT Preston Marshall, Vincent Bindix, Jay O’Brien sSAYITSNOTOFFENSIVETO.ATIVE!MERICANS and Dorland Doyle bought the Boston Braves in sSAYITIS 1932, so named supposedly because they played sOF6IRGINIA2EPUBLICANS OF$EMO- on then Boston Braves baseball turf. crats and 68% of independents say keep the name. A year later, the team moved to Fenway Park, sOF2EPUBLICANS OF$EMOCRATSAND Sam Ingram and Jim “Dock-Master” Salmon pull some volunteer time making home of the Boston Red Sox. To avoid confusion, 67% of independents say it’s not offensive to repairs to their neighborhood dock. Marshall, who had become sole owner by then, Native Americans. Photo by Kent Eanes changed the name to Redskins, keeping the Native sPERCENTOFWHITEVOTERSANDOF!FRI- American theme. can-American voters say keep the name. Marshall moved the team to Washington in sOFWHITEVOTERSANDOF!FRICAN Submit your interesting photos capturing the life and times in the Northern Neck to editor@ 1937 and kept the name. American voters say it’s not offensive. rrecord.com, subject line Focal Point. According to redskinfacts.com, a site sponsored sOFMENANDOFWOMENSAYKEEPTHE by Redskins alumni, Ives Goddard, the senior name. linguist and curator at the Smithsonian Institution, sOFMENANDOFWOMENSAYITSNOT concluded the word “redskins” was created by offensive. YOUR LETTERS Native Americans and was first used as an inclu- sOFTHERESPONDENTSCALLTHEMSELVESAVID sive expression of solidarity by multi-tribal del- sports fans. Riding with God While turning my car around dicament, he crawled under the egations who traveled to Washington to negotiate sCALLTHEMSELVESREGULARSPORTSFANS in a narrow driveway at a front of my car to inspect the national policy towards Native Americans. sCALLTHEMSELVESCASUALSPORTSFANS It would appear that from a friend’s home, I inadvertently damage, dashed to the school The site also notes: sSAYTHEYRENOTFANS recent letter to the editor, the picked up woods debris when I building to get the necessary sh7EBELIEVETHE2EDSKINSNAMEDESERVESTO sOFTHERESPONDENTSSAYTHEYFOLLOWTHE group of cyclists doing the Labor over-ran the edge of her drive- tools, and again crawled under stay. It epitomizes all the noble qualities we admire Redskins. Day ride encountered one of the way. Not realizing the damage the car to make it operational about Native Americans—the same intangibles sSAYTHEYFOLLOWTHE$ALLAS#OWBOYS .01% of motorists. There are being done to my front bumper enough to drive to the nearby we expect from Washington’s gridiron heroes on sSAYTHEYFOLLOWOTHERTEAMS equally a .01% of dog owners as and under carriage, I contin- body shop. game day. Honor. Loyalty. Unity. Respect. Cour- sDONTFOLLOWAPARTICULARTEAM well. ued on my way until strange After thanking him pro- age.” sHARBORAFAVORABLEVIEWOFTHE2EDSKINS The vast majority of the citi- thumps alerted me to a major fusely, I learned that he is Lan- s0ROMINENT)NDIANLEADERSOFTHETHCENTURY sHARBORNOVIEW zens of the Northern Neck belong problem. caster County’s new school including Sitting Bull, French Crow and Tecum- sHARBORANUNFAVORABLEVIEW to the 99.99% of drivers, and dog As I was close to Lan- superintendent, Steven Parker. seh, referred to themselves as “Red Men” or “Red- sSAYTHEYWOULDBEMORELIKELYTOFOLLOWTHE owners. You will never know nor caster High School, I parked I have read many complemen- skins.” Redskins if they change the name. can I tell you how much you are in its driveway’s “no parking” tary reviews about his profes- s/NTHEINAUGURAL2EDSKINSTEAMIN FOUR sSAYTHEYWOULDBELESSLIKELYTOFOLLOWTHE appreciated by cyclists. These are zone. While I helplessly sur- sional expertise in the Record players and then-head coach William Henry ‘Lone Redskins if they change the name. the folks that abide by the 3-foot veyed the damage to my car, but the title of Good Samari- Star’ Dietz identified themselves as Native Ameri- sSAYTHEYWOULDNTBEMOVEDONEWAYOR rule or more clearance between another car parked in front of tan needs to be added. We are cans. the other. their car and cyclists when pass- me and a gallant school staff indeed fortunate to have such a s4HE2EDSKINSLOGOINUSETODAYWASDESIGNED Most fans are more concerned over quarterback ing law, and did so prior to the member lept from his car to kind new member of our Lan- in 1971 in consultation with Native American Robert Griffin III’s dislocated left ankle, suffered law that went into effect July 1 of help. After saying that he had a caster County community. leaders. in the September 13 game against the Jacksonville this year. Many of those drivers mother, wife and three daugh- Gloria Wallace, According to a 2014 Associated Press survey, Jaguars. The Redskins won, 41-10, but lost RG III will even wave or toot the horn ters and so understood my pre- Irvington 83% of Americans are in favor of keeping the for six to eight weeks. or simply let you know by the way they drive that they are kind, courteous and respectful of your Civil War Sesquicentennial right to be riding a bike. 150 years ago this month Equally there are the 99.99% tain Pope promised him $15 if he rillas, too. Mrs. Frazier (who was reports: “I proceeded, in company with of dog owners that are kind September 1864: would go in the boat. removed the other day by your order) the steamers Freeborn and Mercury, enough to make sure their dog is Union Reports Moses Hall (colored) was to receive reports that in the four counties there to Stutts Creek, Mathews County, Va., not loose to do what is inherently from the Rappahannock the same compensation for his services are 1,500. A raid through that region for the purpose of capturing some in a lot of dogs’ genetic makeup, September 2: USS Primrose as Porter. would probably give us many prison- boats that I had learned were there, and chase bikes. captures a small sloop-rigged boat Please find below schedule of ers.” intended to be brought out to attack As a committed cyclist I will attempting a late night blockade run articles captured, viz: 1 sailboat, rigged September 15: Master Street, com- the vessel cruising in the mouth of the continue to ride and continue to across the Potomac River from Mary- complete. 5 boxes felt hats. 7 pair bro- manding USS Fuchsia, finds Hooker’s Piankatank. Anchoring the Fuchsia and pray prior to each ride the same land to Virginia. Commanding officer gans. 9 pair light shoes. 9 pair ladies information to be incorrect. He Freeborn in the mouth of the Milford way I always have. I will pray for Ens. Owen reports: shoes. 2 small parcels of sheeting. 1 reports: “There are positively no boats Haven, I took the Mercury, with the God’s protection from the .01% “The place of capture was near bolt calico and several remnants. 9 or force at Mill Creek. I learn from armed boats in tow, through the Haven of motorists and dog owners and Ragged Point [Coles Neck, Westmo- bottles castor oil. 3 bottles laudanum. reliable authority that there are but 20 and up Stutts Creek about 3 miles give thanks for the 99.99% and reland] on the Virginia shore. The 2 papers pepper. 1 file. 2 bottles snuff. cavalry at Mathews Court-House. to the farm of Mr. Hudgins, a noted pray that God will continue to boat contained 4 men, 2 white and 2 6 pounds nails. 1 piece coarse flan- Between the Rappahannock and rebel, where a force of 40 men were ride with me as he always has. I colored, besides a quantity of miscel- nel. 600 percussion caps, revolver. 5 Piankatank, from Urbana down, there landed…Here were found several large will continue to give him thanks laneous articles of merchandise…The pounds gunpowder. 1 bottle whisky.” are no forces, my informant in this boats and a fishery worked for the at the end of each ride whether I following are the names of the men: September 5: Lt. Hooker, com- case having ridden from Essex County, Confederate Government. Our force make it home or not. manding the First Division Potomac 10 miles above Urbana, to Fishing Bay, proceeded still farther up the creek, Whether you are in the 99.99% Philip F. Edelen, a private in the First Flotilla, reports from USS Commodore and saw no one. Between the Rappah- and found some smaller boats, which or the .01% of motorists or dog Maryland (rebel) Battery; had been on Read: “I have just received informa- annock and Potomac, from the bay to a they destroyed…. owners, I invite you to join us. a visit to his friends, and was return- tion from two different sources that line drawn from Carters wharf, on the The result of the expedition has been You will never ride with any one ing to his regiment; is a sharp, shrewd the enemy are preparing for some Rappahannock, to Coan River, on the the capture of nine boats, four broken better (than him). I would never fellow, and is to all appearance a spy in movement in this vicinity. Three boats Potomac, there is a force of about 400 up, and five brought away, one of them ride without him! the rebel service. have arrived from Richmond with (home guards). capable of carrying fifty or sixty men; Kenneth Boles, Jacob Gardy, formerly from Phila- their crews, and are quartered at the In addition to the above, there is a also a large fishery destroyed [burned] White Stone delphia; says he lives in Richmond house of Henry Barlock, in Mill Creek guerrilla party of 12 men lurking on and seine taken.” Parker to County, Va., and ran away from there [Middlesex], and report says that three the bay shore—the same that recently This article is provided by the Mary last March to escape the conscription, more are expected. crossed over to the eastern shore from Ball Washington Museum & Library the rescue and that he was going over to bring his I shall of course be on the lookout to Great Wicomico. I believe they are and Lancaster County Civil War Ses- A Good Samaritan came to family to Maryland; says the goods guard against any attack. I should like now somewhere on the Piankatank… quicentennial Committee with informa- my aid yesterday. He went way belong to a Captain Pope, at Bretons also to try and capture them. but saw nothing.” tion from Official Records of the Union beyond the call of duty to aid a Bay; don’t know who owned the boat. The north side of the Rappahan- September 24: Master Street’s next and Confederate Navies in the War of “lady in distress.” William Porter (colored) says Cap- nock [Northern Neck] is full of guer- expedition is more productive. He the Rebellion.

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lmost 20 years ago a young man from In his case one does not In August 2013 when I had taken our car his truck. Walking back to his own truck, he ADeltaville came across the Norris Bridge for routine service, as I left Phillip said, collapsed and died. He was only 53 years old. to begin working at Bay Auto in Kilmarnock. exaggerate to say that he “This will be the last time I get to serve When we learned the news of his death His name was Phillip White, and he stayed you.” I asked what he meant, and he told my good wife and I immediately thought for seven years, then left to work in the lived what he preached, me that he had been offered a position as how typical of Phillip that he had been help- Middle Peninsula. Two years away, and he service manager at a large dealership, and ing someone else when the end of this life decided to return 10 years ago, and this time and his life was a working he would be leaving Bay Auto at the end of came to him. His constant attempts to be he stayed, working each day at the counter sermon on how to be a good the month. He said at that stage in his life he of assistance to others had their root in his with Jimmie Robertson, until a year ago last was excited about the new opportunity, and deep Christian faith that shined throughout month when he left to become the service Christian. would miss his many customers, all of whom his personality. He took the Bible to heart, manager at a car dealership in Eltham. had become his friends. and used it as his guide for everyday living. Phillip manifested the essence of excel- was of encyclopedic proportions. A few He had been such a regular in our lives that In his case one does not exaggerate to say lent service to the public. Truly, nothing was years ago when we purchased a truck, he I responded that I would miss him equally as that he lived what he preached, and his life too much trouble or a bother for him, and he advised me to use a certain wax on the finish, much, and we shook hands as I wished him was a working sermon on how to be a good took pride in working with his customers, as that model was known to loose its luster in well in his new venture. I have thought of Christian. knowing that he was giving his all to their heavy sunlight. him every time I passed his Eltham location, The Northern Neck was blessed by his safety on the road. He was always calm and Phillip was a very active member of Zoar but that day was the last time we met. presence among us for most of the past two resolute, but he worked extremely fast. If he Baptist Church in Deltaville, and when the Earlier this year Phillip’s daughter, his only decades. He radiated happiness and con- went out to check on a customer’s oil level, church sanctuary was destroyed in a tornado child, graduated from Liberty University, tentment, and spoke well of all. By modern he stepped lively, but then paused to make several years back, he tirelessly gave of him- and shortly thereafter entered matrimony. A standards Phillip’s life was short, but by the certain the car owner understood all aspects self to get the building reconstructed, and week ago last Saturday Phillip and his wife standards of any age, it was extraordinarily of the engine’s condition. spoke of his efforts with his usual humility, attended an estate sale where he purchased a well lived. As to knowledge of the mechanical and always expressing his gratitude that no one piano for his daughter. He loaded it onto his Phillip Ray White, Jr., July 31, 1961–Sep- electrical systems of a car, Phillip’s grasp had been injured. vehicle, then helped another gentleman load tember 13, 2014. R.I.P. /MPQEVRSGOˆ:MVKMRME RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD 7ITXIQFIVˆA7 YESTERYEAR (Reprints from the September 23, 1904, issue of has quickly recovered and was able to attend court the Virginia Citizen) this week. Irvington Ocran Miss Annie Tate, of Essex, is visiting her sister, Steamer Geo. H. Bradley broke her main shaft Mrs. H. J. Dyke. Monday and had to be towed to Norfolk for Mrs. S. P. Simmons is visiting her parents, Mr. repairs. and Mrs. J. A. Rogers, near Millenbeck. Misses Eula and Pearl Pitman, who have been Mrs. Crozier Pettingall left Tuesday for Balti- visiting their cousin, Mrs. W. J. Cornelius, expect more, where she goes to select her fall millinery. to return to their home in Fairport. District Anti-Saloon League will meet next Warner Haydon and two sisters, of Rehoboth Tuesday, 8 p.m., at White Stone Baptist church. Church, were pleasant visitors at the home of T. R. Bellows and Squires’ fishing steamers, Squires Jones on Sunday last. and Frocblich, harbored here Wednesday night. Misses Ruth Ingram and Fannie Adams, of Miss Jennie Ball, of Upper Lancaster, is spend- White Stone, spent last week visiting Miss Myrtle ing the week here with her friend, Miss Mary Lee. Squires. Geo. R. McKenney, of Iberis, was here Wednes- Miss Clara Ashburn, of Irvington, is visiting day to see his daughter, Miss Essie, at the Chesa- Miss Inez Jones. peake Academy. Mrs. H. H. Walker, who has been very ill with typhoid fever, is slightly improved. Lanaster Courthouse Miss Grace Pinkard, of Rehoboth, was here on The September Storm Sunday and Monday visiting Misses Chilton. The storm wrought great havoc along the Hon. C. H. Walker, wife and little daughter, Potomac and the Chesapeake shores. Strewn Marie, spent Monday at the home of Wm. Chilton. along the shores twenty-five craft, some of them Samuel P. Gresham returned Tuesday night from in cornfields or tomato patches, lie wrecked, a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Carney, near Ports- mute witnesses of the violence of the storm. mouth. Many of the fishermen are ruined. Immense Her many friends in this section are sorry to stake nets and traps, in which all their hard lose her, but are still glad to know that Miss Fannie earned money was invested a few weeks ago, Robinson has secured a position to teach in Char- were torn up and swept away by the merciless lottesville. gale. R. O. Norris, Jr., who was taken suddenly ill in (Transcribed by Stephen A. Redd, volunteer of Do you remember? Baltimore, and whose father was telegraphed for, the Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library) This 1952 image shows Barlow Jewelers on South Main Street in Kilmarnock, now the site of Burkes Fine Jewelers. Barlow’s advertisement mentioned that he was an engraver, watchmaker and jeweler. His 1952 phone number was 341143, said Kilmarnock Museum president Carroll Lee Ashburn. “Do you remember?” is a community service of the museum. Delegate’s Report by Del. Margaret Ransone YOUR LETTERS n September 18, mem- during this rough patch so for our citizens, and I was Obers of the General that we do not find ourselves pleased to see the House Things are Assembly returned to the overly-reliant on dollars from reiterate that message. Med- Support Court room Capitol for a special leg- Washington. icaid spending in Virginia heating up for Mosher sound issue has islative session. Although Our bipartisan agreement has grown by 1,600% in the Two rather long letters on Over the last several months, been resolved the primary purpose of our makes tough decisions on last 30 years, and now con- September 18 by climate we’ve seen dozens of U.S. com- meeting was to debate Med- state spending to keep the sumes almost 21% of Vir- change deniers regurgitate panies shift their operations I would like to address a icaid expansion under the budget balanced, but does so ginia’s general fund budget misunderstandings about the overseas in search of lower letter regarding the sound Affordable Care Act, we in a responsible manner so and over 30% of all new reality of climate change and taxes, with Burger King being system in the Lancaster accomplished a great deal of as to protect the core func- revenue. Despite promises what, if anything, to do about one of the latest. More compa- County Circuit Court during important work. tions of government. Public from the federal government it. nies are reportedly considering a recent trial. I agree whole- The General Assembly school teachers and students, to cover the short-term costs In contrast, a short letter similar arrangements. heartedly with the writer who passed a responsible pro- for example, are exempt of expansion, we cannot rely points out an important and This practice, corporate “tax could not hear the proceed- posal closing Virginia’s $2.4 from cuts. We also managed on Washington to continue to indisputable fact, that atmo- inversion,” is a loophole in the ings. Let me explain. billion budget shortfall. I to drastically reduce the cuts foot the bill. Virginia taxpay- spheric carbon dioxide levels tax code that allows a U.S.- In late July or early August cannot overstate how impor- Gov. McAuliffe requested ers would quickly be left cov- are rising because we are burn- based corporation to buy a for- there was a power outage that tant this is. Our actions create for higher education, which ering the rapidly rising costs. ing Earth’s finite reserves of eign company, “dissolve” its lasted approximately an hour certainty for Virginia’s econ- will shield students and I am still committed to fossil fuels. Another indisput- U.S. corporate status and then and a half. After power was omy, and assure the bond families from unnecessarily finding ways to reduce health able fact is the “greenhouse reincorporate to capitalize on restored there were several rating agencies that Virginia steep tuition hikes. We pre- care costs for all Virginians, effect.” that country’s lower tax rates. issues that presented them- is committed to protecting its vented painful reductions to especially those who truly The ordinary citizen does not Such a practice could cost the selves and were reported to Triple-A bond rating. local governments, sheriffs, need a safety net, but this need to understand the physics, U.S. $20 billion over the next the maintenance department Virginia found itself facing police, and fire departments. proposal was short-sighted but everyone knows with abso- 10 years. to be addressed. The sound a steep budget shortfall as In short, the General Assem- and dangerous. Without lute certainty what happens to Despite these actions by system was not one of them. the result of sequestration, bly is governing effectively serious reforms to Medic- a vehicle left in the summer some corporations, Congress The system appeared to have decreased defense spending, in spite of strong headwinds. aid, expanding the program sun with the windows closed. has failed to take a stand and gone unharmed, but was and declining state revenues. I applaud House and Senate risks creating a long-term That is what we are doing to stop these so-called corporate spotty in both courtrooms Despite a short-term uptick in leadership for their work unfunded liability for the Earth, substantiated by the vast deserters from re-incorporating over the next several weeks. revenue collections in August, on this historic and timely Commonwealth. majority of credentialed scien- in a low-tax country to avoid The Circuit Court does not Secretary of Finance Ric budget agreement. I am proud to represent tists. paying their fair share of federal meet as often as the Gen- Brown and other economic After extensive commit- the Northern Neck as your Are there still uncertainties? taxes. eral District or the Juvenile forecasters have warned law- tee work and floor debates, elected official in Richmond. Yes, there is more to learn. Rather than deny tax deduc- Courts, but we noticed the makers not to expect the drop the House soundly rejected If you have any questions But new findings will not tion to firms that shift opera- system was completely non- in federal spending in Vir- a proposal to expand Med- about the General Assem- change the physics of the tions overseas to avoid U.S. operational on the morning of ginia to dramatically change icaid in Virginia. My posi- bly, or if I can help you in greenhouse effect or the conse- taxes, incumbent Congressman that particular trial. We could in the immediate future. The tion on Medicaid has always any way, contact my office quences of increasing the con- Rob Wittman believes compa- not address the issue on that Commonwealth must dem- been that expanding a broken at [email protected] centration of carbon dioxide, a nies should pay less corporate date because the pops and onstrate fiscal responsibility entitlement program is bad ginia.gov., or 472-4181. “greenhouse gas,” in the atmo- taxes and should not be penal- cracks from having someone sphere. ized for sending jobs overseas. try to repair the system would At current consumption Congressman Wittman obvi- have been more distracting rates, oil will be gone in the ously has the interest of corpo- to the Court, the jury and HealthLine: Don’t touch that! lifetimes of children being rations over the working men the parties than the lack of born today and coal will be and women of the First District. volume. Content provided by Kathleen Enes, RN, infection prevention director, gone in about the time America There is a choice on this, I noticed throughout the Rappahannock General Hosptial has existed as a nation. If we and other issues, in November. day that several people were Protect yorself from germs in public use that too. are smart, we will plan ahead Norm Mosher, the Democratic having difficulty hearing, s'ROCERYCARTSˆTHEHANDLES for the future as the fossil fuels Congressional candidate for including the parties involved On average, an adult can your beverage sans fruit. of almost two-thirds of shop- are depleted and as the conse- the First Congressional District in the case and several jurors. touch as many as 30 objects s#ONDIMENTDISPENSERSˆITS ping carts tested in a 2007 study quences of burning them con- believes that while large corpo- I was contacted the following within a minute, including the rare eatery that regularly at the University of Arizona tinue to worsen. rations take advantage of the tax weekend by one of the parties germ-harboring, high-traffic cleans its condiment containers. were contaminated with fecal Switching to renewable inversion loophole, Main Street about the system and wrote surfaces such as a light switches, The reality is that many people bacteria. The bacterial counts of energy sources using today’s small business play by the rules a letter to the effect that the doorknobs, phone receivers & don’t wash their hands before the carts exceeded those of the technology will result in higher and pay their share. system was not functioning remote controls. eating. So while you may be average public restroom. Swab fuel costs. But if we don’t pay I agree with Mr. Mosher that day. I sent copies to the At home, you do all you can diligent, the guy who poured the handle with a disinfectant now and impose something when he says that “tax inversion county and the matter was to keep germs at bay. But what the ketchup before you may not wipe before grabbing hold like a carbon fee with the rev- is not a left or a right issue—it’s addressed quickly taking into happens when you go out to have, which means his germs (most stores provide them). And enue returned to citizens, our an issue for all American tax- account the schedule of the dinner, do some grocery shop- are now on your fingers—and while you’re wheeling around children and theirs will pay a payers…corporations have the Courts. ping or visit the doctor’s office? your fries. Squirt hand sanitizer the supermarket, skip the free lot more later. Future genera- right to leave America, but our The matter has been If you know where germs are on the outside of the condiment food samples, which are nothing tions will bear the burden of taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to addressed and resolved. most likely to lurk, you can pro- bottle or use a disinfectant wipe more than communal hand-to- our selfish inaction. foot the bill when those compa- I apologize for the writ- tect yourself. before you grab it. germ-to mouth zones. A very wise and brilliant sci- nies reap the benefits of all the er’s experience. If issues are s2ESTAURANTMENUSˆHAVE s2ESTROOMDOORHANDLESˆ s!IRPLANEBATHROOMSˆ entist, Richard Feynman, once services and opportunities the not reported they cannot be you ever seen anyone wash a don’t think you can escape the microbiologists tested for wrote “You can’t fool Mother country and communities pro- fixed. I assure you this was menu? Probably not. A study restroom without touching the microbes in the bathrooms of Nature.” He was right, and the vide, without paying their fair not a matter that was being in the Journal of Medical Virol- door handle? Palm a spare towel commercial jets and found sur- consequences of continuing to share.” ignored, it was a matter that ogy reported that cold and flu after you wash and use it to faces from faucets to doorknobs burn fossil fuels, given the cer- Vote for congressional we were aware of but had not viruses can survive for 18 hours grasp the handle. Other patrons to be contaminated with E.coli. tain physics of the greenhouse reform; vote for Norm Mosher yet been able to address. on hard surfaces. If it’s a popular may think you’re a germ-phobe, It’s not surprising that people effect, are indisputable. on November 4. Diane Mumford, restaurant, hundreds of people but you’ll never see them again often get sick after traveling by Dr. Lynton S. Land, Larry F. McGlamary, Clerk, Lancaster Ophelia Kilmarnock County Circuit Court could be handling the menus— and you’re the one who won’t plane. Clean your hands with a passing their germs to you. get sick. sanitizer and try not to directly Never let a menu touch your s3OAPDISPENSERSˆABOUT touch the surfaces. Jimmie Carter will address Democrats plate or silverware and be sure of public restroom dispensers are s$OCTORSOFlCESˆADOCTORS to wash your hands after you contaminated with fecal bacteria. office or hospital is not the place Northumberland Democrats be health care in the Northern of the Virginia Rural Health place your order. Soap that harbors bacteria may to be if you are trying to avoid will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Neck, reported David Cariens. Resource Center and president/ s,EMONWEDGESˆACCORDING seem ironic, but that’s exactly germs. To limit your exposure, September 25, at the Northum- Carter is the executive founder of the Tangier Island to a 2007 study in the Journal of what a University of Arizona bring your own books, maga- berland Public Library, 7204 director of the Rappahanock Health Foundation. Environmental Health, nearly study found. Most of these zines, toys, tissues and hand Northumberland Highway, General Hosptial Foundation For his service, Carter was 70% of the lemon wedges containers are never cleaned, so sanitizers, which should have Heathville. and is a member of the RGH awarded Virginia’s 2013 Senior perched on the rims of restaurant bacteria grow as the soap scum an alcohol content of at least The guest speaker will be board. He also is treasurer of Volunteer of The Year Award glasses contain disease-causing builds up. And the bottoms are 60%. In the waiting room, leave Jimmie Carter. The topic will the Bay Aging board, chairman by Gov. Bob McDonnell. microbes. When the researches touched by dirty hands, so there’s at least two chairs between you ordered drinks in 21 different a continuous culture feeding mil- and the other patients to reduce restaurants, they found 25 dif- lions of bacteria. Be sure to scrub your chances of picking up ferent microbes lingering on the your hands thoroughly with their bugs. Germ droplets from 76 lemons they tested, including plenty of hot water for 15 to 20 coughing and sneezing can THE RECORD ONLINE www.rrecord.com E.coli and other fecal bacteria. seconds and if you have an alco- travel about three feet before Tell your server that you’d prefer hol based hand sanitizer available falling to the floor. A8 ˆ7ITXIQFIVRAPPAHANNOCK    RECORD /MPQEVRSGOˆ:MVKMRME Because You Are Polite... Let’s Talk Manners

by Ginger Philbrick What is the best way to proceed if your dining partner uses your bread and butter plate instead of his? I encounter this often, and it is painfully awkward. Cathy D., Pittsboro, Ind. Dear Cathy, As you know, according to longstanding rules of etiquette, individual bread and butter plates are placed above the dinner fork and slightly to the left of the dinner plate. Some- times they end up dangerously Stewart performs on the deck close to the property of the diner on your left and, if that Richmond area musician Morgan Stewart performed person is unaware of the eti- on the deck September 19 at Savannah Joe’s in Kilmarnock. She sang a mix of country, pop, blues and quette, he can easily mistake it rock covers and original songs. On some selections, Eula Higdon, 94, a resident of Commonwealth Assisted Living in Kilmarnock, sits as being his. she played keyboards and on others the guitar. Her in her wheelchair surrounded by family members at last Saturday’s “Walk to End Immediately the solution mother, Beth Justice of the Sweet Justice Band, was in Alzheimer’s” at Bethpage Camp-Resort. 4LSXSF]8SQ,EVHMR of tapping the offender’s hand the audience and joined her on a few songs. Stewart with your salad fork as politely will be featured at Music on the Patio from 1 to 4 p.m. but firmly as possible may Saturday, September 28, at The Works Bar and Grill, Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises $50,000 come to mind. However, that 250 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 4LSXSF]6SFIVX1EWSR.V by Tom Hardin chair bound, but that didn’t stop her enthusi- would make a double faux pas, astic group of 11 relatives from pushing her and we don’t want those. The ver 600 walkers participated in the along the trail with the other walkers. best thing to do is, as quickly OAlzheimer’s Association Middle Penin- One of Mrs. Higdon’s relatives came from as possible, turn to your neigh- sula-Northern Neck Walk to End Alzheimer’s as far as California to participate, and others bor and say, “Ooops! It’s a Heads Up Hairworks, Inc. September 20 at Bethpage Camp-Resort near came from Maryland and Virginia. little confusing, but I think Urbanna, said Jeff Baldwin of the Alzheimer’s Terrie Dustin of White Stone, one of Mrs. you’re using my bread and Welcomes back Association. Higdon’s daughters, said her mother’s team butter plate.” Then hope that Alzheimer’s is a genetic brain disease that was named “Eula’s Stars.” he good-naturedly gives it up. Ashley Warwick causes loss of memory, affects about one in “This is a fantastic event and we are so If he has already started vio- three seniors, and is the sixth leading cause of happy to be here,” said Dustin. lating your plate with crumbs as a licensed cosmetologist death in the U.S., according to the Alzheimer’s In addition to her mother, Dustin has three and butter smears, you might Association. aunts with Alzheimer’s. “Today we are walk- choose to say, as though it were “Over $50,000 was raised at Saturday’s ing for our present and future family members a mystery, “I seem to be miss- event and donations are still coming in,” said with hopes they will not get this genetic dis- ing a bread and butter plate. Baldwin. “Of the $50,000, $8,000 was donated ease,” she said. May I use that extra one to your on the day of the walk through raffles, bake Another Alzheimer’s Association fundraiser left?” sales and other activities at Bethpage.” will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, October A very young student of mine The oldest participant in the walk was Eula 7, at Green Hand Farm Park, 4750 Nursery once showed me the simplest of Higdon, 94, a resident of Commonwealth Lane, Gloucester. The event will include a corn ways to remember where our Assisted Living in Kilmarnock. Mrs. Higdon maze. Donations to the Walk to End Alzheim- bread plates reside. On each has had Alzheimer’s for 10 years and is wheel- er’s will be accepted. hand, touch your index finger to your thumb, making a circle. Let the remaining three fingers AAA to host 2014 Senior Driver Expo stand in a row behind it. You will notice the result on the left VIRGINIA BEACH—The Virginia Beach. us at some point in our driving hand looks as though you made 2014 AAA Senior Driver Expo The Senior Driver Expo will lives. Giving senior drivers a “b,” for bread. Doing the same will be held in Virginia Beach. offer an opportunity to sample and their adult children tools thing on the right, you will have Produced in conjunction with AAA’s suite of research-based to help meet the challenge of formed a “d,” for drink. It’s a AAA Tidewater Virginia, and senior driver resources. Attend- making the transition from wonderfully handy map! many community traffic safety ees will have access to tools that driver to full-time passenger is Ginger Philbrick is the owner Available Monday, Wednesday, partners, the expo will be held can help assess and improve driv- a key element in the process.” of Because You Are Polite…. from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ing skills, reduce driving risks As part of North America’s LLC. 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