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75¢ Volume 100 No. 21 Thursday, March 2, 2017 www.rrecord.com Supervisors endorse legislation seeking changes in watermen license revocation procedures by Audrey Thomasson offenses” such as if the wind blows a letter that could be sent prior to last your license off the window of the Saturday’s final day of the term. The LANCASTER—Waterman Lisa boat, Rose said. She described how bill passed the House and Senate and Rose appealed to Lancaster County one waterman lost his license when he is awaiting action by Gov. McAuliffe. supervisors last week for their sup- got a third ticket over a 26-year period. Other issues port of legislation to protect what she “You’re called a repeat offender, even Ernest Kallus asked supervisors to called the 98% of watermen who obey when the offenses are different…He take action against a blight problem the law. lost his license…and had to sell his in the county which is causing harm During the public comments section gear and take a minimum wage job,” to fisheries and the landscape. Kallus of the February 23 board of supervi- she said. said people are dumping in a ditch at sors’ meeting, Rose asked supervisors The VMRC has become very the 4000 block of Merry Point Road. to send an endorsement of House Bill aggressive in policing the waters, to “The swell is full of junk,” he said. 1573 to Gov. Terry McAuliffe to help the point of nearly causing accidents Kallus noted that whatever is dumped protect the livelihood of watermen. in their haste to issue a ticket on could be secreting into the creek and According to the Virginia General waters jammed with boats, she said. harming marine life, including crabs Assembly Legislative Information In one instance, she was knocked off and oysters. “The top guardrail is System, the bill, patroned by District her feet when a VMRC boat cut in deformed where people throw refrig- 91 Del. Gordon C. Helsel Jr. of Poquo- front of her vessel in order to get to erators into it. Two televisions sets son and District 100 Del. Robert another waterman. were dumped this afternoon. I’d like S. Bloxom Jr. of Mappsville, pro- “VMRC is one of the most corrupt to see something done,” he said. vides that when the Virginia Marine agencies in the Commonwealth of “What do you expect us to do?” Resources Commission (VMRC) Virginia,” said District 1 supervisor asked Jenkins, noting it would be revokes fishing privileges for a vio- Butch Jenkins. “It represents special impossible to continually monitor the lation of the tidal fisheries law, it can interests. Unfortunately, our repre- area. only revoke the particular type of sentatives in the General Assembly Planning and land use director Don license that is applicable to the fishery tie our hands. Bad government is bad Gill said staff would investigate. He in which the violation occurred. government. While our Common- noted the property may belong to the Under current law, the VMRC is wealth is blessed with good govern- Virginia Department of Transporta- Historic Christ Church & Museum volunteer Elizabeth Warren joins authorized to revoke all of the fishing ment, they are not,” he added. “I have tion or be privately owned. Brent Heath at his presentation on “Heirloom Bulbs for Restoration privileges a person has been granted, no confidence in our government and In other business, supervisors Gardens.” Warren recalls as a young girl meeting Heath’s grandfather, irrespective of the location and type none in VMRC.” approved a revised service agree- who in 1900 started the business that Heath and his wife, Becky, of fish described in the license. The Noting the 2017 session of the ment with the Middle Peninsula Juve- operate today as Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. bill also reduces the maximum dura- General Assembly ended on February nile Detention Center and granted tion of the license revocation from 25, District 5 supervisor Wally Beau- approval for Treasurer Bonnie Dick- five years to two years and requires champ said Rose should have made son to change the accounts of the Lecture series begins with the VMRC to accept credit card pay- her request earlier. Greentown Gaskins roads sewer proj- ment of any civil penalty it assesses Board chairman and District 4 rep- ect in order to start funding for future for fishing under a revoked license. resentative William Lee asked county repairs when sewer service fees are heirloom bulbs presentation “Watermen are ticketed for minor administrator Frank Pleva to draw up enacted. istoric Christ Church & Museum’s 2017 Sunday Lecture Series “Vir- Hginia’s Gardens: Past & Present” opened February 26 with Brent Heath’s presentation on “Heirloom Bulbs for Restoration Gardens.” Churning out the pages to become literary judge A daffodil and flower expert, Heath discussed the range of colors, seasons, heights, shapes and sizes in bulbs 50 to 500 years old used in restoration gar- by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi dens, reported education director and curator Robert J. Teagle. His illustrated Everybody has a story slideshow highlighted bulbs and flowers from across the world. WICOMICO CHURCH—An ac- Heath shared useful tips for planting these bulbs and creating beautiful complished wordsmith, Gail Wilson gardens throughout the year, said Teagle. He also brought samples of some of Kenna has transitioned from compet- have to give grades,” she said. these flowers from his shop in Gloucester, Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. ing to judging. Two of her RCC students won in “Virginia’s Gardens: Past & Present” continues March 19 with Peter Hatch The Northumberland County resi- last year’s PEN contest, which has presenting “Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden.” The lecture will dent is headed to California this week- nine categories, including seven for be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ end to attend the Soul-Making Keats adults and two for youth. Church Road, Weems. Literary Competition. There she will But at 73 years old, Kenna decided A celebrated author and professional gardener who served as Monticello’s be honored as a multi-winner in the “my time is finite, so what is it I really director of gardens and grounds for 35 years, Hatch will explore the revolu- 2016 writing contest and recognized want to do.” tionary garden and cuisine Thomas Jefferson created at his 1,000-foot-long, as a judge for the 2017 competition. She decided what she really wanted terraced vegetable garden. “Writing makes people aware of to do was rewrite her most recent Tickets are $35 and include a wine and cheese reception and book signing the most wonderful, mysterious con- book, Of Love and Circumstance, a after the talk (book not included). To purchase tickets visit https://christ- nections in their lives,” said Kenna, a work of fiction about loss and sur- church1735.ticketleap.com/2017-sunday-lecture-series/. free-lance writer with over 30 years of vival. magazine and newspaper publishing “I said if I’m going to rewrite this credits and the author of four books. book, I have to believe in it really “I’m really delighted, after all these deeply and concentrate on that,” said Kilmarnock Town Council years of entering the contest, that Kenna. I’ve been chosen to be a judge,” said The book is set in 1998 in sev- Kenna. eral locations including California, adopts resolutions for park The Soul-Making Keats Literary Columbia and Southeast Asia. Competition is sponsored by the For all of her books, Kenna has project reimbursement, use National League of American Pen pulled from her own life experiences. Women and holds its annual awards Gail Kenna She has literally lived all over the ceremony in San Francisco. Kenna world. of assigned police vehicles has attended as a winner for four different cultures.” “If you only spent a holiday in years. This year she won two first The judges are named now with the place ‘X,’ you can’t really write about by Madison White Franks advances made or to be made by the place, one second and two honorable contest deadline in November. it, but my [ideas and books] come town to pay the costs of the project mention awards and will be reading Kenna and her husband moved to from deeply lived experiences,” she KILMARNOCK—The Kilmar- from the proceeds of its debt or other her award-winning selection “Ink Wicomico Church from Lima, Peru, said. nock Town Council on Monday finances, but the maximum amount of Stained Wench,” which won first in in 2004. She has extensive teaching Although most of Kenna’s books adopted a resolution that allows the debt or other financing expected to be the Jamie Cat Callan Humor cat- experience and has taught at univer- have been expository, she will be town to reimburse itself for expenses issued for the project is $3 million. egory. sity programs in Germany, Malaysia, judging the creative non-fiction cat- related to the development of Town Council member Rebecca Nunn Her piece, “A Woman Reader from Venezuela and Colombia. She also egory. Centre Park. introduced a motion to adopt the the West,” also won first in the Li taught at the American University “They’ll be writing something According to the resolution, the resolution and council member Betsy Miao Lovett Intercultural Essay cat- in Washington, DC . In the Northern that’s cast as a story but it’s real,” she town has determined it may be neces- Crowther seconded it. The vote was egory. Neck, Kenna has taught for Rap- said. sary or desirable to advance money to unanimous, 6-0. As a judge, Kenna will have her pahannock Community College’s Each category has it’s own word pay the cost of design, project man- Town manager Tom Saunders said own webpage with a biography, some- Institute for Lifelong Learning since limit. For instance, Kenna’s inter- agement and any other associated progress at the park is in full force and thing she’s found helpful as a writer. 2005. She recently gave up that posi- cultural essay could be up to 6,000 project costs for the park. Council if anyone wants to take a tour during “The webpage lets you know who tion. words, her humor piece only up to adopted the declaration of official construction, come to the town office you’ll be writing for and maybe what “I loved teaching those classes. It 2,500. intent under the Treasury Regulations to make arrangements. they want to read,” she said. “The was a real freedom for me. I could “It’s actually easier to write a novel in Section 1.150-2. judges are all different ages and from really prepare for them and didn’t than a short story,” said Kenna. Council expects to reimburse KILMARNOCK continued on page A2

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Mike Antonio small, established farm in Dis- Jenkins said a rezoning “While these parcels are in unanimous support. best direction to pursue. extension 17, [email protected] trict 3 near Kilmarnock was close proximity to Kilmarnock Board chairman and District The vote passed 4-1 with Stephanie Feria request from residential to extension 26, [email protected] hogtied at last week’s board of general agriculture (A-2) town limits and are in our pri- 4 representative William Lee District 3 supervisor Jason Gloria Bosher supervisors’ meeting. mary growth area, the request said the property has a his- Bellows voting against. After extension 17, [email protected] would result in the county District 1 supervisor Butch losing control of having a say is in keeping with the major tory of farming and livestock. the meeting, Bellows said he Publishing/Business: fully supported Quinn’s request Frederick A. 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 Lancaster County Sheriff Patrick for a domestic disturbance with injury, to Court for entering a home to commit a McCranie this week reported charges the 900 block of Ocran Road for a domes- crime, grand larceny and receiving/buying against 14 individuals. tic disturbance and to the 100 block of stolen goods. SMITH POINT SEA RESCUE Felonies Thrasher Court for an assault with a knife. Patrick Gordon Toth, 49, of Heathsville rd Christopher E. Pack, 35, of Devils February 24: Staff responded to Good- was charged January 31 on a direct indict- 23 OYSTER ROAST Bottom Road was charged February 23 luck Road to assist with a vehicle pursuit, ment from the Northumberland County with two felony counts of possession of a to Devils Bottom Road for a suspicious Circuit Court for rape under the age of 13, Fundraiser Class I-II controlled substance and posses- person, to the 100 block of Willow Hill intercourse with a victim under the age of WHEN: Saturday March 4, 2017 sion of marijuana. Road for vandalism of a vehicle, to the 100 13 and two counts of aggravated sexual bat- 2:00-5:00 P.M. Helen L. Johnson, 54, of Pinkardsville block of Prentice Creek Road to assist the tery with a victim under the age of 13. Road was charged February 23 with felony Northumberland County Sheriffs’ Office Terrel Phillip Dickerson, 19, of Heaths- LOCATION: *Little River Seafood’s Fish House distribution of a Class I-II controlled sub- (NCSO) with the service of a criminal ville was charged February 1 on a capias Little Wicomico River, Virginia stance. warrant, to the Kilmarnock Town Hall to to show cause for failing to appear in the Ella L. Hardy, 59, of Irvington Road was investigate a domestic abuse that occurred Northumberland County Circuit Court on a TICKETS: Sales Limited to 300 Tickets charged February 23 with felony distribu- at the 100 block of Holly Haven Road, to felony charge and one for a probation vio- $35.00 Per Person, Advance Sales tion of cocaine and distribution of a Class the 2900 block of Lara Road for a domestic lation. $40.00 At The Door I-II controlled substance. disturbance that involved threats to burn a John Allen Gaskins, 54, of Callao was Gary R. Rich, 52, of Irvington Road was dwelling and to Morattico Road and Lan- charged February 21 on a direct indictment Children Under 10 FREE charged February 23 with felony distribu- caster Shores for the report of weapons from the Northumberland County Multi- INCLUDES: Raw and Steamed Oysters being discharged. jurisdictional Grand Jury for possession of tion of a Class I-II controlled substance. Clam Chowder Dasmine D. Fisher, 25, of Greenwood February 25: Staff responded to the a controlled substance, namely a Schedule Court, was charged February 23 with 100 block of School Street to assist KPD II drug and distribution of a schedule II Hot Dogs felony distribution of cocaine and distribu- with a possible prowler, to the 2300 block Drug. Soft Drinks, Coffee tion of imitation cocaine. of River Road for a domestic assault, to Brian Keith Wyatt Jr., 37, of Reedville Beer Available at $3.00 per Cup Christ Church and Weems roads for a three- was charged February 22 on a direct indict- Kionte R. Walters, 26, of East Church Oyster Knives: $5.00 Street was charged February 23 with three vehicle traffic crash and to River and White ment from the Northumberland County felony counts of distribution of cocaine. Chapel roads for a vehicle causing a traffic Multi-jurisdictional Grand Jury for selling/ Wine $4.00 per Serving Shakeem D. Walker, 22, of Gaskins Road hazard. distribution of marijuana and possession of Tickets can be obtained online at was charged February 23 with felony distri- February 26: Staff responded to the marijuana. bution of cocaine. 500 block of Chesapeake Drive for loud Edward Joseph Gales, 53, of Suitland, smithpointsearesuce.com Annette S. Chewning, 61, of Weems music at approximately 2 a.m., to the 100 Md., was charged February 24 on a capias or from: LILIAN LUMBER HOME CENTER Road was charged February 23 with two block of Irvington Road to assist KPD with to show cause on a felony-related proba- JETT’S HARDWARE an assault, to the 100 block of Coleman tion violation. This warrant was served felony counts of distribution of cocaine. GEORGE NOBLETT (Kilmarnock) James C. Newton, 49, of Gaskins Road Lane for trespassers, to the 900 block of by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office was charged February 23 with four felony Weems Road for a traffic crash involving (RCSO). R.W.’S SPORT SHOP (Callao) counts of distribution of cocaine. a domestic animal and to the 300 block of Misdemeanors SPONSORED BY: Kyle W. Davis, 30, of Greentown Road Nuttsville Road to investigate two stolen A Wicomico Church woman, 26, was LITTLE RIVER SEAFOOD was charged February 23 with felony dis- semi-auto handguns. charged February 1 with failing to appear tribution of cocaine. Staff also conducted 23 traffic stops, in Lancaster County General District *Directions: From Burgess, proceed east on Rt. 360, Misdemeanors issued 10 summonses, assisted four motor- Court. This was a Lancaster warrant served RQHPLOHWR*UHHQ¿HOG5G 5W RQ\RXUOHIW A Warsaw man, 25, was charged Febru- ists, recorded three deer strike accidents, by NCSO. *RPLOHVQRUWKWR5RFNWRZQ5G 5W RQ\RXUOHIW ary 23 with failing to appear in court. handled three calls for traffic control, inves- A Weems man, 26, was charged Febru- Continue 1/2 mile to Little River Seafood Co. A Weems Road man, 33, was charged tigated three building alarms, logged an ary 2 on a capias/attachment of the body February 24 with failing to appear on a inmate transport, received 10 E911 hang- for failing to appear in the Northumberland misdemeanor charge. up calls and fielded three calls for animal County General District Court. This was A Courtney Road man, 44, was charged control service. served by RCSO. February 24 with destruction of property Fire calls A Callao man, 21, was charged February under $1,000. The Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Depart- 2 on a capias to show cause for a probation CELEBRATION A Light Street man, 58, was charged ment responded to a brush fire on Corroto- violation from the Northumberland County February 25 with two counts of entering a man Circle, traffic crashes on Jessie duPont Circuit Court. property with intent to damage, two counts Memorial Highway, North Main Street and A Hague woman, 23, was charged Feb- of destruction of property and petit larceny. Christ Church Road and a fire/smoke alarm ruary 4 with shoplifting at the Callao Rite AWL Activity report on South Main Street. Aid. She was arrested by the Westmoreland February 20: Staff responded to the The White Stone VFD responded to a County Sheriff’s Office. (Animal Welfare League) Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge for fire/smoke alarm on Irvington Road. A Heathsville man, 29, was charged Feb- a weapon being discharged several times, Northumberland County Sher- ruary 4 with assault and battery of a family to Wiggins Avenue for a subject in viola- iff James R. “Doc” Lyons this week member and damaging property. Don’t forget!! tion of a protective order, to the 100 block reported charges against 25 individuals. A Haynesville woman, 50, was charged of Rappahannock Landing for a trespasser Felonies February 6 on a capias to show cause to and to the 200 block of Lumberlost Road Maurice Channin Veney, 26, of Heaths- have her bond revoked for failing to comply for a domestic disturbance. ville was charged January 31 with robbery, with the court. This was served by RCSO. This coming February 21: Staff responded to the use of a firearm in commission of a felony, A Heathsville man, 39, was charged Feb- 5100 block of Irvington Road for the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon ruary 10 on a capias/attachment of the body report of a possible burglary, to the 100 and assault and battery. These were Nor- for failing to obey a court order and failing Saturday 3/4 block of Harris Road for the report of a thumberland County charges and he was pre-trial services from the Northumber- homeless person, to Old Orchard & Mary arrested by the Lancaster County Sheriff’s land County General District Court. These Ball Road for the report of an intoxicated Office. papers were served by the Spotsylvania driver, to Black Stump Road for the report Laura Michelle Haywood, 32, of Callao County Sheriff’s Office. 10am - 4pm of pedestrian dressed in dark clothes was charged January 31 on a direct indict- A Lancaster man, 32, was charged Feb- standing near the middle of the roadway ment from the Westmoreland County Cir- ruary 10 on a capias/attachment of the body and to the Chinns Mill area for the report cuit Court for six counts of distribution/sell for failing to appear in the Northumberland of a reckless driver. for profit a Schedule I/II drug, nine counts County Juvenile and Domestic Relations 7th ANNIVERSARY February 22: Staff responded to Jessie of obtaining prescription drugs by fraud Court. duPont Memorial Highway for a two-vehi- and one count of manufacturing a con- A Reedville man, 59, was charged Feb- OPEN HOUSE cle traffic crash, to Holly Court Apartments trolled substance. This was a Westmoreland ruary 13 with possession of marijuana. to assist the Kilmarnock Police Department indictment served by NCSO. A Heathsville man, 41, was charged 75 S. Main Street (KPD) on a burglary in progress, to the Taurean Tyree Ball, 34, of Heathsville February 16 with attempted sexual battery. 400 block of North Main Street for a pos- was charged January 31 on a felony capias This was a Middlesex County warrant. sible suicidal person, to the 3200 block of to show cause in the Northumberland A Heathsville man, 31, was charged +ILMARNOCKs  Irvington Road for a domestic disturbance County Circuit Court. February 17 on a capias/attachment of the involving the use of drugs, to the 100 block Carlos A. Liverpool, 36, of Burgess was body for failing to obey a court order in the of Yorkshire Street to assist KPD with a charged January 31 on a direct indictment Northumberland County General District JOIN US FOR domestic disturbance and to the 100 block from the Northumberland County Circuit Court. He also was charged with driving on of School Street to assist KPD with a pos- Court for possession of a controlled sub- a suspended license. LIGHT REFRESHMENTS sible suicidal subject with a weapon. stance, obtaining money by false pretense A Burgess man, 35, was charged Febru- DOOR PRIZES February 23: Staff responded to the 400 and a misdemeanor charge of filing a false ary 17 on a capias/attachment of the body block of Lumberlost Road for a domestic report to law enforcement. for failing to obey a court order. This was a NEW SPRING CLOTHES disturbance, to the 200 block of Method- Michael Jermaine Veney, 44, of Callao King William County warrant. ist Church Road for debris in the highway was charged January 31 on a direct indict- A Heathsville woman, 20, was charged AND MERCHANDISE causing a traffic hazard, to the 100 block ment from the Northumberland County February 17 with assault and battery of a of Harris Road for an assault that occurred Circuit Court for entering a house to household member. (CLOSED ALL DAY at the 400 block of Old Orchard Road, to commit assault and battery. A Kilmarnock woman, 43, was charged FRIDAY, 3/3 TO SPRUCE UP) the 3200 block of Irvington Road for a Michael Rashon Turner, 29, of Weems February 24 with possession of marijuana. verbal disagreement and removal of prop- was charged January 31 on a direct indict- She also was charged with threatening an erty, to the 400 block of Boys Camp Road ment from the Northumberland Circuit act over the phone from Essex County. A4 s-ARCH  RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD +ILMARNOCKs6IRGINIA General Assembly takes action on local initiatives prior to adjournment RICHMOND—The Virginia ning districts, according to Vir- House Bill 1727, patroned by District General Assembly on February ginia’s Legislative Information 25 adopted a state budget totaling System. The authority would 99 Del. Margaret B. Ransone, to allow some $55.8 billion for fiscal year serve as a regional economic school divisions in the Northern Neck to 2017 and $51.6 billion for fiscal development body and represent year 2018. The budget includes a a partnership of the Common- hire employees related to a member of the 3% pay raise for state employees wealth, the planning districts and school board was adopted by both cham- and college faculty. the 12 counties. The 2017 legislative session The authority would be gov- bers of the General Assembly. Gov. Terry adjourned on Saturday. The leg- erned by a 15-member board. McAuliffe on February 21 approved the islature will reconvene April 5 to The authority may seek and consider vetoes, amendments and approve loans and solicit dona- legislation. recommendations of the governor. tions, grants, and any other fund- Among legislation of local ing from the Commonwealth, the to require a person charged with interest considered during the federal government and regional, violating an oyster culling regula- final days of the session, the local government and private tion to scatter the entire cargo of Gov. Terry McAuliffe suggests House and Senate adopted House entities to carry out its purposes, oysters on the public rocks. Joint Resolution 1084 commend- powers and duties. Also, the The Senate on February 21 ing the first responders to the authority will assist the region in also passed House Bill 2297. lowering fine for left-lane dawdlers Northern Neck and Middle Pen- obtaining necessary job training Patroned by District 82 Del. insula tornado which struck Feb- or employment-related educa- Jason S. Miyares and Del. Helsel, by Nick Versaw, Capital News Service roadways, said Del. O’Quinn. Supporters of the bill ruary 24, 2016. The resolution tion, leadership and civic devel- the bill addresses VMRC notifi- say fining drivers for abusing the left lane would was sponsored by District 99 Del. opment, and business develop- cation of applications to lease RICHMOND—Gov. Terry McAuliffe wants the help decrease traffic congestion on Virginia’s high- Margaret B. Ransone of Kinsale. ment, especially entrepreneurship oyster planting grounds. The bill General Assembly to reduce from $250 to $100 the ways and reduce accidents and road rage incidents. According to the resolution, for the coastal region; provide previously was approved by the fine in legislation that would punish motorists for The bill, which specified a fine of $250, was “The actions of the first respond- special assistance to distressed House. driving too slowly in the left lane on Virginia high- passed by both chambers of the General Assembly ers to the Northern Neck and and underdeveloped counties The governor may sign the ways. and sent to the governor for approval. Rather than Middle Peninsula tornado are within the coastal region; and bills into law, amend the bills Under current Virginia law, driving in the left sign or veto the legislation, McAuliffe on February a testament to the professional- fund demonstration projects, and and return them to the General lane at less than the normal speed of traffic is illegal 24 recommended that lawmakers amend the bill by ism, dedication, selflessness and conduct research, evaluations Assembly for approval, veto the except when passing or when it is deemed “other- lowering the fine from the $250 to $100. loyalty to the community dem- and assessments of the coastal bills and return them to the Gen- wise impractical,” but there is no fine for failing to On February 25, the House voted 89-8 to adopt onstrated by public safety officers region’s assets and needs. eral Assembly where the House obey the law. the governor’s recommendation. The Senate is throughout the Commonwealth Three bills patroned by Dis- of Delegates and the Senate may House Bill 2201, sponsored by a bipartisan team expected to act on the matter when legislators return and the United States.” trict 91 Del. Gordon C. Helsel override the vetoes by a two- of legislators including Del. Israel O’Quinn of Bris- to the Capitol for a one-day session on April 5. The House and Senate adopted Jr. of Poquoson and Del. Bloxom thirds vote of both houses, or the tol, Del. Kaye Kory of Falls Church and Sen. Scott If the amendment fails to receive a majority vote House Bill 2055, establishing gained Senate approval on Febru- governor may take no action and Surovell of Fairfax would change that. in the Senate, the bill would return to the governor the Rural Coastal Virginia Com- ary 21 and will be sent to the gov- the bills become law without the “Left-lane bandits” have become a “particularly with the $250 fine and he could sign or veto it. munity Enhancement Authority. ernor. The bills previously were his signature. pervasive and ever-growing problem” on Virginia The bill was patroned by Dis- approved by the House. trict 98 Del. M. Keith Hodges of House Bill 1572 would make Urbanna. Co-patrons included it easier for a family member Gov. McAuliffe signs bills to combat opioid epidemic District 97 Del. Christopher K. or employee of a waterman to Peace of Mechanicsville, District enter the fishery. House Bill RICHMOND—Gov. Terry make recovery very challenging,” Secretary of Health and Human s 3ENATE "ILL  AND (OUSE 100 Del. Robert S. Bloxom Jr. of 1573 would change Virginia McAuliffe on February 23 signed said Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam. Resources Dr. Bill Hazel. “This Bill 1453 to allow community Mappsville and Del. Ransone. Marine Resources Commission several bills to help fight the epi- “We must continue to emphasize work is proof that the opioid epi- organizations to possess and dis- The authority would include (VMRC) revocation of particular demic of opioid abuse and over- addiction prevention. I commend demic is not a partisan issue, but a pense naloxone to those that they the 12 counties within the North- commercial licenses. House Bill dose. the governor’s administration public health emergency.” train to use it. ern Neck, Middle Peninsula and 1574, would remove the author- “Abuse of opioids continues and General Assembly leaders Legislation proposed this ses- s (OUSE "ILL  TO ALLOW Accomack-Northampton plan- ity of the Virginia Marine Police to kill Virginians,” said Gov. for working together in a biparti- sion focused on helping people local departments of health to McAuliffe. “We recognize that san manner to expand the state’s toward recovery and helping doc- administer harm reduction pro- addiction is a disease, not a moral prevention efforts and to increase tors implement better prescribing grams in parts of the state with failing and our proposals for access to substance abuse treat- practices. very high rates of HIV and Hep LANCASTER COUNTY this General Assembly session ment.” Since 2014, when he estab- C. These programs will exchange focused on preventing addiction “This is a real ‘all hands on lished the Governor’s Task Force dirty syringes for clean ones, CIRCUIT COURT REPORT and providing treatment for those deck’ moment,” said Attorney on Prescription Drug and Heroin offer testing for Hep C and HIV who suffer from it. While our General Mark Herring. “The Abuse, Gov. McAuliffe has been and connect people to addiction by Audrey Thomasson Kilmarnock was granted a post- overdose death statistics, sadly, heroin and opioid crisis is touch- committed to finding solutions to treatment. trial motion for re-evaluation for continue to rise, each number ing families who never imagined the opioid epidemic. s (OUSE "ILL  TO INITIATE LANCASTER—During consideration of work release. represents a family that is suf- they would confront something In addition to the legislation, a family assessment and plan of hearings last Friday, Lancaster Rice was convicted in December fering. We will use every tool we like this and yet now are fight- Gov. McAuliffe is in the process care from local social services County Circuit Court Judge of felony manufacture of a con- can get to continue this fight.” ing something that feels so over- of reviewing new Board of Medi- if a child is found to have been R. Michael McKenney ruled trolled substance. Although final numbers are not whelming. These bills are a big cine regulations on prescribing exposed to substances in utero. against one prisoner’s request Reedville resident Oriel yet available, the Virginia Depart- step in the right direction and I’m opioids to treat both acute and This connects the mother to treat- for early release while granting Purchell Lee’s case of felony ment of Health projects that more really proud that our response chronic pain. Importantly, these ment if necessary and provides another’s. manufacture of a controlled sub- than 1,000 people died from recognizes that this is a complex, new regulations will require that services to ensure the safety of Tyrone Brewington Conway stance was taken under advise- fatal opioid overdoses in 2016. If multifaceted problem that calls when a person with addiction is both the mother and the child. of Weems, who was convicted of ment. A pre-trial charge was those projections hold, 2016 will for a comprehensive set of solu- prescribed buprenorphine to help s(OUSE"ILLTOMANDATE felony malicious wounding, was nolle prosequi. have seen a 33% increase in the tions.” assist their recovery, they also get all opioid prescriptions will be denied early release because of Victoria Carter Willis of number of fatal opioid overdoses “Getting this legislation the counseling critical to providing transmitted to pharmacies elec- the nature of his crime. White Stone, charged with dis- compared to 2015. approved has taken the work a long-term path to a sober life. tronically by 2020 and create Defense attorney Will Hub- tribution of a Schedule IV drug, “Opioids and prescription of legislators from both parties Gov. McAuliffe signed the fol- a workgroup to study how to bard argued for a six-month was amended from a felony to drugs are extremely addictive and and many stakeholders,” said lowing bills: implement this change. reduction of an active sentence misdemeanor and the case was of four years and one month taken under advisement until because of Conway’s good February 23, 2018. A similar behavior and service to the jail charge was nolle prosequi. Caring for a Loved One with Dementia? as a trustee prisoner. Patricia L. Tuck of Mineral, “I’m reluctant to do this,” charged with felony distribution said Judge McKenney. “This is of a Schedule I/II drug, had her Learn How to Handle Sundowning. a malicious wounding and an case taken under advisement act of violence against another for a year. A similar charge was person.” nolle prosequi. The judge noted that Conway The case against Patrick has been allowed to serve his Arthur Tuck of Callao, charged time in Lancaster jail rather than with two felonies of distribution state prison, which he stated is of a Schedule I/II drug, was con- a reward in itself. “It is a much tinued to March 10 on a motion nicer jail than any run by the by defense. state,” said Judge McKenney. “It Chante Monet Merrill of is suggested that he be rewarded Lancaster was set for trial on a to do what he is expected to do. charge of misdemeanor embez- It sets a dangerous precedent.” zlement. A hearing was set for Based on the nature of Con- March 24. way’s charges, early release was Arraignments denied. Ella Louise Hardy of Kilmar- In a second case presented nock was arraigned on two by Hubbard, Judge McKenney charges of felony distribution of granted early release for Tyrone Schedule I/II drugs. Trial was set Michael Waddy of Gloucester. for March 31. Hubbard presented his client as Gary Riddell Rich of Kilmar- Increased agitation. Greater confusion. If your loved one’s another prison trustee with good nock was arraigned on felony memory challenges tend to get worse in the late afternoon behavior who was serving an distribution of Schedule I/II active sentence of 11 months for drugs, second offense. Trial was or evening, he or she may be experiencing “sundowning.” felony grand larceny. set for May 12. Again, the judge showed sym- Dasmine Durrell Fisher of Join us for a FREE presentation to learn about steps you Thursday, March 16 pathy for the victim, saying, Weems was arraigned on two can take to help reduce sundowning, for your loved one’s “Stealing from a person is not an felony charges of sale of Sched- act of violence, but …it is hard ule I/II drugs. Trial was set for benefit as well as your own. From keeping to a schedule to 10 a.m. for a person to move on.” March 31. making sure there’s lots of light in the home, we will help While reluctant to reward Kionte Richon Walters of Waddy for “doing what is Kilmarnock was charged with you understand sundowning and share a variety of tips to expected” by being on good three felonies for the sale of help you meet this unique challenge. behavior in jail, the judge Schedule I/II drugs. Trial was set granted a modification in sen- for June 30. Please call to RSVP tence of four months, allowing Shakeen Donta Walker of him to be released in April. Weems was arraigned for felony by March 14. Other cases sale of Schedule I/II drugs. Trial Chesapeake resident Neal was set for March 17. Elliott Sluss’s case of felony Kyle Wesley Davis of Weems, 804-208-0299 destruction of property was was arraigned on felony manu- released after a year under facture of a controlled substance. advisement. He was released Trial was set for April 7. on $10,000 unsecured bond and James Charles Newton of ordered to participate in a mental Weems, was arraigned on four health program. His case was set felony charges of distribution of for review on February 23, 2018. a controlled substance. Trial was 460 S Main St • Kilmarnock, VA 22482 • www.CommonwealthSL.com Marvel Alterick Rice of set for May 12. +ILMARNOCK s 6IRGINIA RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD -ARCH sA5 Historic Christ Church & Museum volunteers will report for spring training March 14-16 WEEMS—March marks the Book committee, will share this month that activities at His- information with volunteers. toric Christ Church & Museum Dr. Patrick Heffernan, member (HCC&M) focus on the 2017 of the research committee, will season. discuss the online Corotoman The Foundation for Historic Indentured Servant Database, Christ Church board of direc- 1654–1760. The tors, the volunteer council and The focus of continuing edu- committees of volunteers have cation will change on March 15, created a schedule that will offer said Hedges. Receptionist and a multitude of activities, events docent Ronnee Taylor will dis- and programs for the year, which cuss the HCC&M readers’ selec- officially begins April 1 for daily tions for the year and volunteer tours, said publicity chairman Mary Hoerneman will share her Marilyn Hedges. knowledge of the historic land- Custom Decorating, Accessories and Gifts In February, HCC&M spon- scape at Christ Church. Kenneth . O O sored a lecture on “The Life Tappan from the Colonial Wil- 18 S. Main St Kilmarnock, VA 435-1783 and Times of Robert Carter III,” liamsburg Foundation will talk which chronicled the extraordi- about brick and lime-making in nary journey of Robert Carter III colonial Virginia and demon- and his 1791 Deed of Emancipa- strate how to lime. Tappan also From left Ron Mihills, Stuart Kramer and Don Smith tion that ultimately freed more will discuss the brickwork in present the Richard Henry Lee Chapter wreath at the than 500 enslaved people in Vir- Christ Church, which architec- Leedstown Resolutions Commemoration. ginia. tural historians hold as some of The Sunday lecture series the finest in the country. recently hosted daffodil expert On March 16, education chair- Richard Henry Lee Chapter Brent Heath. The series, “Vir- man Dr. Pam Ward will describe ginia’s Gardens: Past & Pres- how to use the Red Book as a ent,” will continue March 19, tool to share information with participates in Leedstown April 2 and April 23 Tickets visitors to the church, said are $35 for each lecture. Tick- Hedges. Dr. Heffernan will talk Resolutions Commemoration ets may be purchased at https:// about “processioning,” an event christchurch1735.ticketleap. that by law took place in Christ STRATFORD—Four mem- scene were four Washington & com/2017-Sunday-lecture- Church Parish every four years bers of the Richard Henry Lee Lee High School students. series/, or 438-2441. to mark the physical boundaries (RHL) Chapter of the Virginia After views favoring and Volunteer Continuing Educa- of the parish. Society Sons of the American opposing the Resolutions were tion and Training is scheduled Dr. Kathleen Galgano will Revolution (VASSAR) on Feb- expressed, a vote was taken March 14 through 16, begin- reprise a HCC&M version of ruary 25 attended the 251st and a majority of the audience ning each day with coffee and Jeopardy, a favorite that includes Commemoration of the 1766 favored the Resolutions. pastries at 8:30 a.m. and ses- prizes for those who can describe Leedstown Resolutions at For RHL, the event marked sions running until noon in the questions to answers about the Stratford Hall, Council House. the beginning of its 2017 year. Bayne Conference Center on the church and its history. Educa- SEW HAPPY The chapter was represented Starting in March, RHL will HCC&M campus, 420 Christ tion director and curator Robert by president Don Smith, secre- meet monthly throughout the Church Road, Weems. Teagle will discuss the vestry tary Stuart Kramer and mem- remainder of the year except On March 14, volunteers will in colonial Virginia. Following Store Closing Sale bers Ron Mihills and Robert in July and August. The meet- be informed about the 2017 these presentations, a salad and McKenney. ings will be held at Rappahan- schedule of events as well as sandwich lunch buffet will be All in-stock fabrics and notions The commemoration cele- nock Westminster-Canterbury “What You Need to Know About served to volunteers and friends brates the signing of the Leed- in Irvington. Each meeting the New Red Book,” a presenta- attending this last day of training. stown Resolutions in February features a speaker who brings tion of the history of the 1735 Continuing Education and 1766 that had been penned by specialized topics about the church, its architecture and Training is free and open to all the chapter’s namesake, Rich- Revolution for the enjoyment preservation and the Founda- volunteers, both new and return- 40% OFF ard Henry Lee, reported Smith. of the attendees. tion that continues to maintain ing. Contact office manager The document demanded RHL has 86 members and this National Historic Land- Trish Geeson at tgeeson@christ- 1417 Tappahannock Blvd. that King George III withdraw is one of 27 Chapters in Vir- mark, said Hedges. Dr. Kathleen church1735.org, or call 438- an onerous stamp act in which ginia. RHL is part of a world- Moeller, chairman of the Red 2441 to sign up. Tues. – Thurs. 10-5 Parliament sought to put a tax wide organization that has a on every paper issued in the membership of over 33,000. 804-443-2154 colonies. This tax would apply Each member has traced their to deeds, news articles, bills lineage, using genealogi- of laden and on and on, said cally accepted documentation, Smith. back to an individual, male Parliament had imposed or female, who supported the AN STAN the tax with the intent of American colonies in their RIC D having the colonies pay for the quest for independence from E AR recently concluded French and Great Britain. M D Indian War that had placed a Support could have been financial burden on the crown, either through participation A INSURANCE he continued. There had been in the government, the militia, no input to Parliament from providing supplies or by sign- colonialists before enactment ing a loyalty oath. As a histori- AGENCY, I NC. of the onerous act and the colo- cal, educational and patriotic nialists saw this as an unfair tax corporation, the Sons of the that had been imposed without American Revolution (SAR) their representation. The Reso- seeks to maintain and expand lutions are seen today as one the meaning of patriotism, of the first precursors to the respect for national symbols, American Revolution, starting the value of American citizen- From left are first vice president Nannette Smith, guest a decade later. ship and the unifying force speaker Carolyn Costello and president Barbara Kennedy. The commemoration co- of “e pluribus unum” that hosted by Northern Neck of was created from the people AUTO, HOME, FLOOD, BOAT, BONDS, Virginia Historical Society of many nations-one nation Costello explains wheelchair COMMERCIAL, LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE (NNVHS) and Stratford Hall and one people. “In God We featured a 21st century inter- Trust.” mission to Woman’s Club 435-1677 KILMARNOCK pretation of the 18th century At the chapter, state and LOTTSBURG—Joni from the stores or Payne, 580- document, said Smith. A meet- national levels several scholar- ESTABLISHED IN 1959 ing was held, moderated and ship contests are held annually and Friends, Wheels for the 7444. The proceeds will sup- participated in by members of for third grade to senior high World, representative Carolyn port scholarships for high the NNVHS and of VASSAR school boys and girls. Costello spoke at the February school seniors who will attend sprinkled throughout the audi- RHL is always looking for meeting of the Woman’s Club Rappahannock Community ence to stage a scene as if it new members, said Smith. of Northumberland County. College in the fall. was today that the stamp act Those interested can find out Joni’s mission is to bring Hospitality chairman Peggy had been imposed on the colo- more about the SAR at sar.org, wheelchairs to the disabled Roberts reminded members of nies. or contact Smith at donsmith@ around the world and God’s the monthly game day activ- Also participating in this va.metrocast.net, or 435-0693. message of hope, said Costello. ity and luncheon, and the need Presents She and her Chair Corps for members to help by being volunteers have delivered a part of a luncheon commit- hundreds of wheelchairs, tee. This event is held on the walkers and canes to 17 coun- last Monday of each month tries. Costello shared slides of for the members and the com- her trip to Peru and the smil- munity of bridge and mahjong ing faces of the people who players. The fee is $8. received this gift of mobility. President Barbara Kennedy Some 100,000 chairs have announced that nominations been distributed in 20 years to for Woman of the Year must children and adults in countries be submitted to her by the where the need is the greatest, March meeting. This award is Cooking Demonstration & Lunch she said. Used wheelchairs, presented at the April fashion by Guest Chefs from Richmond’s walkers and canes are greatly show and luncheon. ĎđƭĎēĊČĆė needed and can be donated by Susan Richards of Rappah- March 8, 2017 ~ 12:00 PM contacting Costello. annock Westminster-Canter- Susan Payne and Donna bury will be the guest speaker Jefferson Gathering Room ~ Kilmarnock Inn Cummings presented informa- for the March meeting. She Come join us for a culinary lunch adventure and tion on the club’s upcoming will present information on excite your taste buds along the way! fashion show. A scholarship the a home health care nursing fundraiser, the show and lun- program. Lunch includes a 3-course meal featuring cheon will be held at 11:30 “We invite the women of the Salad, Entrée, and Dessert for $19.95. a.m. April 11 at Indian Creek Northumberland community Seating is limited. Please call today Nunn entertains Yacht and Country Club. to join us for an informative to book a reservation. Rebecca Tebbs Nunn entertains at The Hermitage in Fashions will be from Foxy monthly meeting or activity at Alexandria last week with a routine inspired by her alter ego, of Kilmarnock and Wildest our clubhouse in Lottsburg,” 34 East Church St, Kilmarnock 804.435.0034 Modine Gunch. Nunn was invited to perform as the reigning Dreams of Burgess. Tickets said publicity chairman Elaine www.kilmarnockinn.com Ms. Virginia Senior America 2016. are $30 and can be purchased Griger. March 2, 2017 Rappahannock Record A6 CommunityForum Kilmarnock, VA Fiction or Fact from Bob’s Almanac Focal Point by Robert Mason Jr. Warning: The following column may not be suit- tion of Virginia Food Banks. able for those with severe peanut allergies. “Food banks always need peanut butter,” said Steve Berryman of Surry County, a fourth-gener- “When I was young, I said to God, ‘God, tell me ation peanut grower and member of the Virginia the mystery of the universe.’ But God answered, Farm Bureau Federation’s peanut advisory com- ‘That knowledge is for me alone.' So I said, ‘God, mittee. tell me the mystery of the peanut.’ Then God said, “Peanut butter is a good choice to donate to food ‘Well George, that’s more nearly your size.’ And he banks, because it’s so high in protein and has a told me.” long shelf life,” said Berryman. — George Washington Carver (1860s-1943) This is the sixth year Virginia’s peanut growers Now I don’t profess to know as much about have donated peanut butter for the March celebra- peanuts as Carver, the botanist, professor, Tuske- tion, said VPGA executive secretary Dell Cotton. gee Institute Agriculture Department chairman, “Food banks’ No. 1 request for stocking their inventor and author of several bulletins for farmers, shelves is peanut butter,” said Cotton. including “How to Grow the Peanut and 105 Ways Peanut usage jumped 27% last year on strong of Preparing it for Human Consumption,” circa demand for peanut butter and candy, according to 1916. U.S. Department of Agriculture figures. Record- But I do know March is National Peanut Month. high exports of U.S. peanuts are expected to con- Here’s a little backstory for those who aren’t tinue. familiar with the goober. Botanically speaking, the I’m a Peter Pan creamy man. Hold the bananas, peanut is actually a legume, jelly, marshmallow cream but who are we to bicker and pickles. I like it plain over facts. Peanuts originated I’m a Peter Pan creamy on saltines, or slathered thousands of years ago in man. Hold the bananas, between two slices of bread. South America. Fast forward, If I’m feeling really adven- they were a garden crop jelly, marshmallow cream turous, I might add bacon. during colonial days. Take Peanuts ain’t all bad. I’ll another 100-year leap and the and pickles. I like it plain spare you all the nutritional crunchy, large kernel Virginia on saltines, or slathered details, you read the label. peanut was gaining a foot- Fans say peanuts may be hold in southeastern Virginia. between two slices of bread. useful in weight loss, prob- Carver was among the first ably because of the filling A double rainbow appeared over Corrottoman Baptist Church in Mollusk following the to increase the potential of the If I’m feeling really adven- nature of a handful. They’re afternoon storm on February 25. peanut exponentially in the rich in protein, energy U.S. in the late 19th and early turous, I might add bacon. potential, dietary fiber, Photo by Denise Cromer 20th centuries. antioxidants, good fat and He was one of many U.S. Department of Agri- essential nutrients. Because they are high in calo- culture researchers who suggested farmers plant ries and fat content, folks are reminded to consume Submit your interesting photos capturing the life and times in the Northern Neck to editor@ peanuts to replace cotton fields destroyed by the large amounts sparingly. rapprecord.com, subject line Focal Point. boll weevil following the Civil War, as both a cash Low in carbs, peanuts also have been linked to crop and an alternative crop for rotation practices. a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and gall- He invented or promoted more than 300 uses for stone prevention. the peanut, including the salted snack. I like peanuts roasted and salted in the shell. YOUR LETTERS Carter also was influential in the 1922 adop- Occasionally, I’ll eat the shell and all. My family tion by the U.S. Congress of a tariff on imported physician says the extra fiber probably won’t hurt Refugee age. Music. Dancing. Gender close attention to detail. peanuts. In 1920, he delivered a speech before me. perceptions co-mingling. Public dis- Superintendent Steve Parker, the Peanut Growers Association, promoting the You can find peanuts canned, boiled, roasted, plays of affection. Women as as well as staff and faculty, and potential of the peanut. In 1921, he testified before salted and spiced in a variety of flavors. There’s After the failed Hungarian equals. Pork on the diet. No the entire board, is to be com- Congress in support of the tariff. peanut oil, peanut flour, peanut protein, peanut Uprising of 1956, my uncle diet restrictions. No call to mended for his strong leader- Meanwhile, John Harvey Kellogg of cereal liqueur, peanut beer, peanut-flavored vodka, peanut Dick and aunt Grace hosted prayer five times a day by a ship. fame was issued a patent in 1898 for a "Process of soup, peanut sauce, peanut milk, peanut candy, a displaced family from that muezzin. Well done. Keep up the good Producing Alimentary Products,” including a paste peanut cake and peanut pie; peanut dishes like pad beleaguered nation. They One person’s perception of work. made from peanuts. Kellogg served his peanut Thai, kung pao chicken or chicken satay; and don’t stayed at the farm for some heaven can be quite different Albert N. “Spike” Nunn, butter to patients at his Battle Creek Sanitarium in forget chocolate covered peanuts. time as they melded into the from another’s. Kilmarnock Battle Creek, Mich. Goobers pair well with baseball and football rural Iowa community. Integration is not the By 1928, chemist Joseph Rosefield invented a viewing live or in the recliner, around a campfire One day the young immi- same experience for all refu- Our fake process for making smooth peanut butter and he or with cold beer anywhere and with the reading of grant son looked up at his gees. Some embrace the cul- environmentalist licensed his invention to the company that created community newspapers. father and asked, “Papa, ist ture they have fled to. Some Peter Pan peanut butter. In 1932, Rosefield began The strictly Southern tradition of pouring diese paradies?” Father, is this fear it (xenophobia). This may Our Congressman Rob Wit- producing his own brand, Skippy. peanuts into an ice cold bottle of Coca-Cola is heaven, he wanted to know. help explain Europe’s no-go tman, who professes to be an To celebrate National Peanut Month, the believed to have originated around a woodstove or There was abundance. Police zones. environmentalist, received Virginia Peanut Board and Virginia Peanut on the front porch of a country store in the 1920s were few and friendly. There Paul Boyenga, a score of a whopping 12% Growers Association (VPGA) are working as snack bags of Planters, Lance and Tom’s shelled were no military to be seen. Vast Kilmarnock from the League of Conser- with Peanut Proud to contribute more than peanuts hit the shelves—or in George Washington fields of crops. There were vation Voters for his votes on 10,000 jars of peanut butter to the Federa- Carver’s lab. chickens, cattle and hogs. Cute Education environmental issues over his little pigs. There was bacon and well done career in the House of Repre- eggs frying in the morning and The chairman of the Lan- sentatives. baked ham dinners on Sunday caster County School Board, For the year 2016, Rob Wit- YOUR LETTERS after church. There was hard Mr. Robert Westbrook, is to be tman received a score of 0%. work. Men on tractors were till- congratulated on the tremen- Most people in Wittman’s Demand a face- rate Trump's far right agenda. like to explore it. ing the fields, tending the live- dous improvement in the testing district don’t pay attention to Please write to wittman.house. I am asking readers all over stock and maintaining all the of Middle School students, as voting records, but they are to-face Town Hall gov/contact/, or call 443-0668 to Virginia to please write back machinery. Women, dressed as reported in the February 23 issue available on line. The propa- Today I received an email from demand a face-to-face meeting about why they like the state, they pleased, cooking for the of the Rappahannock Record. ganda that comes from Rob Rob Wittman announcing a Tele- with the voters of his district. interesting facts about history and farm hands, gathering eggs, The improvement in passing Wittman leads us to believe phone Town Hall. He says he Tom Armstrong, artifacts, as well as what visitors farrowing hogs, caring for the rate for civics and economics is that he is a friend of the Ches- wants to be sure that he is acces- Reedville could do for entertainment. children and choreographing indeed remarkable and an indi- apeake Bay, but his actions sible to all of his constituents. They can write to me at my the whole shebang. cation of overall improvement don’t support his claims. If I have participated in Tele- Seeking info on VA school’s address, Queen of Peace On some Saturday nights in the quality of education and voting for clean water and phone Town Halls. They are more I am writing for my class proj- Catholic School, 4508 Vistula there was a barn dance with learning attained by the students. clean air is good for our Ches- than worthless. The format is so ect on the novel, The Watsons Go Road, Mishawaka, Ind. some high stepping and good The overall pass rate for sci- apeake Bay, Wittman hasn’t chaotic that it is hard to under- to Birmingham. We are contact- I would also greatly appreciate fiddling. ence students is reported as an figured that out so far! stand what is going on. It is very ing newspapers across the coun- a copy of the newspaper where The Hungarian lad, in won- improvement of 21% over last If Representative Wittman easy for the moderator to dictate try in specific states where we they saw my letter. derment, asked if he was in year's pass rate. were to be put on trial for the course of the Town Hall. chose to learn more. If you have any questions for heaven. Middle school principal Jes- being a protector of the Chesa- Rob Wittman is afraid to show I would like to learn a lot more me, please contact by my teach- Compare his perception sica Davis indeed has cause for peake Bay, the case would be his face to the people of his dis- about Virginia and its cities. er’s email aweisser@queenof- to that of a lad schooled in a celebration. This improvement, thrown out of court for a lack trict. He doesn't want to answer There are lots of historical sites peace.cc, or by phone at 574-255- madrasa. What would he think in addition to a decrease of of evidence. for the constituent damaging that I would like to see. I would 0392, ext. 123. at the sight of this? Uncov- over a quarter million dollars in Paul Servis, votes he has taken in Congress also like to visit Virginia because Elijah Brooks, ered women. Cleav- the draft budget is indicative of White Stone and his further plans to incorpo- it’s a wooded area and I would Mishawaka, Ind.

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any years ago, indeed now many decades of political developments both at home and ticularly thrived on the one-on-one aspect. Mago, when I first met Sue Pointer, she Her small station wagon abroad, and spoke knowledgeably and artic- In 1985, the Pointers sold the marina and mentioned that she was from Eastern Ten- was a frequent sight on local ulately on what was happening, whether in adjacent property and moved to White Stone. nessee and had begun her career working for her county magisterial district or across the Once there, Sue became as much a part of Congressman B. Carroll Reece. She was sur- roads, with Sue behind the nation at large. that scene as she had been in the one at Wic- prised that I was familiar with his name and When not working with Harwood on the omico Church. She spent a part of her new that after his death, in 1961, his wife briefly wheel doing her part in affairs of the marina, Sue made a personal free time as a devotee of the antiques market. had succeeded him in Congress. effort to be solicitous to the elderly in the She enjoyed shopping and collecting, with I never met the honorable gentleman, but carrying out biblically man- community. She did her good deeds on an learning the history of the pieces she acquired often have thought that he had the most dis- dated prescriptions as she individual basis, enjoying giving treats to being her real motivation. She liked to know tinctive first name of any Representative in those who were shut in, or did not drive, or things as well as people and looked to the history, Brazilla. I find no difficulty in under- understood them to be. lived alone. Her small station wagon was a past to give her inspiration for the present and standing why he preferred his middle name. frequent sight on local roads, with Sue behind hope for the future. That conversation began a friendship that the Bay was a natural move for him. the wheel doing her part in carrying out bib- Sue was highly intelligent, but more impor- lasted until Sue’s death last month at the age Sue had come to Washington during World lically mandated prescriptions as she under- tantly, she was extraordinarily wise. Harwood of 97. She and her husband, Harwood, moved War II to work for Congressman Reece, then stood them to be. died 22 years ago, and Sue later suffered the to the Northern Neck from Maryland when the lone Republican in the Tennessee House She especially looked forward to taking her loss of her son, Warren. In those events and they bought Cape Ann, the projection into delegation. His district, Tennessee’s First, is senior friends out for meals, the highlight to throughout the almost century that she lived, Chesapeake Bay at the end of Harvey’s Neck in the eastern part of the state, rising into the her being not the meal as much as the convivi- she remained both serene and optimistic, Road, where they established the Ingram Bay Appalachian Mountains. The area is known ality that accompanied it. She appeared young cheerful and contented. She was a person of Marina. They had spent their careers in the for its political conservatism, of which Sue for the company she kept on those occasions, profound energy and equal capability and of grocery business in the Washington suburbs was an exemplary product. but that was where she found her abiding even greater goodness. Speaking with her one and wanted to try a new venture in retirement. Not long into any conversation with her, charitable niche in the local scene. In a more truly experienced the wisdom of the ages. Harwood was originally from Gloucester one learned that politics and patriotism were structured form she served as a faithful vol- Mary Sue Cox Pointer, September 11, 1919 County and returning to the western shore of extremely important to Sue. She kept abreast unteer in several charities as well, but she par- – February 15, 2017. R.I.P. +ILMARNOCK s 6IRGINIA RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD -ARCH sA7 YOUR LETTERS Fairfax to ‘Dine sion of their First Amendment Civil politics rights. Trump’s statements help Stand down “red” alert. For all to show that the inconsistency of of you who have heard that the his words can threaten American with Democrats’ Indivisible groups are wild-eyed citizens. rabble rousers and professional As the next four years Lancaster County Democrats paid protesters who meet in approach, it is important for are finalizing arrangements for secret, I have visited an Indivis- citizens to point out and ques- the 2017 Dining with Dems event ible group and here is my report. tion Trump’s threatening claims. on March 12 at Los Patrones They do not operate in secret. Change does not come from the Mexican Restaurant, 652 North The meeting I went to was powerful; instead, normal citizens Main Street, Kilmarnock. announced in the paper and they nurse change locally. It was not Lieutenant governor candidate left the door open to the meeting George Washington who sparked Justin Fairfax will be the fea- room so anyone could hear. Evi- the American Revolution, nor tured speaker. District 99 House dently, they have no idea how to was it Martin Luther King who of Delegates candidate Frances have secret meetings. The meet- sparked the Civil rights move- Edwards also will speak. The ing consisted of a facilitator and ment, but in both cases, it was event will begin with a cash bar at about 30 local women and men. the local communities that rec- 4 p.m., followed by an extensive During the meeting there was ognized threats and protested buffet dinner at 5 p.m. It will be no rousing of rabble, no raised against them. open to the public. voices or fists. Discussions were Change begins locally and Fairfax is one of three candi- quiet and decorous. Committees therefore American citizens dates seeking the Democratic Justin Fairfax were identified and folks signed must stay attentive to people’s nomination in a June 13 primary up for committees. threats against the nation’s found- election for lieutenant gover- at future events. Oh, by the way, Catherine ing documents and ideals, while nor. He is a former assistant U.S. Tickets for the dinner are $25 Do you remember? Crabill attended the meeting and staying especially attentive to the Attorney for the Eastern District per person and can be purchased This photo from the 1960s shows the Adam’s Hardware Store voiced her opinion that the meet- President’s remarks that endanger of Virginia and is currently in at secure.actblue.com/contribute/ in White Stone. The store was packed from floor to ceiling ing was very nice and she thought Americans’ rights. private practice. The Lancaster page/lcdc-diningwdems, which inside and merchandise spilled out onto the sidewalk, said the Tea Party was fairly described Avery Shivers, County Democratic Commit- accepts credit card payment for Kilmarnock Museum president Carroll Lee Ashburn. There as a grassroots movement that White Stone tee has reached out to the other event tickets, or by mail at P.O. was just a narrow path in and out of the store. Mr. Adams took eight years to achieve their declared candidates for the nomi- Box 318, Kilmarnock, Virginia stated in an interview with a news reporter that he never had goals. Meeting adjourned. Period. Time to get what nation, political consultant Susan 22482. Reservations may be anything stolen, said Ashburn. Docks of the Bay now occupies I also went to a Town Hall Platt and former assistant U.S. directed to Nick Magnani at 435- the space at 422 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. “Do you you wished for Attorney Gene Rossi, to appear 2866. remember?” is a public service of the museum. meeting at Rob Wittman’s office in Mechanicsville on Saturday. Obamacare’s days may be It lasted an hour, Wittman did numbered and it is now time to not attend. There were about pay attention to what you want Donatelli to address YESTERYEAR 75 women and men, with signs from your Congressional repre- decrying Wittman’s refusal to sentatives as a replacement. (Reprinted from the Febru- tion of former conditions and host a Town Hall meeting with Thankfully, the president and Reagan Day Dinner ary 24, 1927, issue of the Rap- inaugurates a new era in the his constituents. Republican leaders want to keep pahannock Record) history of the land of Wash- We sang “God Bless America,” protections for “preexisting con- Frank J. Donatelli, a former ington, Robert E. Lee, James then it started raining on us so we ditions,” such as cancer, diabe- aide to President Ronald Reagan, The Bridge Builder Monroe and Col. Thomas disbanded. I heard that people tes, asthma and arthritis. These will be the featured speaker at the Wednesday of last week was Marshall (the father of the were getting paid to attend these protections help people who, like 20th annual Reagan Day Dinner a great day in the history of the industrious Chief Justice), not protests. I talked with everyone many in our rural community, do sponsored by the Lancaster Northern Neck, for on that day to mention many others who there to find out where to send not have health insurance through County Republican Committee, was opened, with impressive have contributed to the glory my invoice. an employer or employed spouse March 19 at Indian Creek Yacht ceremonies, the great bridge and greatness of the Common- Guess What? and must get their medical cover- and Country Club. that spans the Rappahannock wealth. The Northern Neck Nobody was getting paid. age from the individual insurance The longtime political activist River at Tappahannock. When has now become physically, Nobody. I don’t know who started market. and conservative leader will head a few years ago our able and socially and commercially, as that rumor, but, believe me it is Pre-2010, insurers excluded a list of prominent Republicans, gifted Senator Downing con- well as politically, a constitu- not true. Though it is curious to coverage for preexisting condi- reported chairman Susan Clin- ceived the idea of building ent part of Virginia. From now me how Wittman can claim to tions or charged people with them gan. The event will begin with a and launched the proposition on the tide of travel and traffic represent and speak for his con- more for an insurance policy than social hour at 5:30 p.m. A buffet before the General Assembly will flow over this bridge that stituents in the Northern Neck they charged others. In some dinner will be served at 7 p.m. of Virginia, the undertaking connects this region with the when he refuses to listen to any cases, people could not get any Donatelli was assistant to constituents in the entire district. was impracticable and in some rest of the State and the outside coverage because no insurer was President Ronald Reagan for Frank J. Donatelli quarters it was assailed as a world. The city of Richmond, Linda Odum, political and intergovernmental Lancaster willing to accept the financial risk useless expenditure of public which up to this time has been posed by their conditions. Under affairs, and deputy assistant to the and director of federal public money. With unshaken faith in practically cut-off from com- preexisting conditions protec- president for public liaison at the affairs for McGuire Woods LLC, the wisdom and utility of the munication with our section, Trump’s threats tions, you can buy insurance at White House. He also served as in Washington DC. An attor- proposition, Senator Downing will now be in a position to to citizens’ rights the same price available to others, deputy chairman of the Republi- ney, Donatelli is a graduate of stuck to his guns and rallying compete for the trade of the even if you have very serious can National Committee during the University of Pittsburgh and around him the progressive and Northern Neck and our people America’s First Amendment is health problems. This is the best the 2008 presidential campaign. the American University Law forward-looking members of the will be able to visit and estab- at risk as President Trump contin- assurance that you can be given In 2009, Donatelli was elected School. General Assembly particularly lish business relations with ues to attack the media stories by that you will always have access chairman of GOPAC, a group First District Congressman Representatives R.O. Norris Jr. the merchants of our historic threatening to sue the companies. to high quality, affordable health that assists Republicans running Rob Wittman will serve as master and Geo. Mason, he carried his capital city. Trump ranted in a rally speech care. for state and local office. He has of ceremonies. scheme to victory. Within less All this transformation in Fort Worth, Texas, that he An often-cited proposal claim- appeared on public affairs pro- A silent auction of political than a year since work began, has come about through the would, “open up the libel laws ing to preserve these protections grams on MSNBC, Fox News items is again part of the agenda, the bridge stands completed, foresight and efforts of our so when they write purposefully would allow you to keep your cur- and CNN and his articles have said Clingan. Donors of such thanks to Chairman Shirley and able Senator Downing and negative, horrible and false arti- rent individual coverage regard- appeared in the Washington Post, items may call her at 436-5749. his associates on the State High- the progressive men in the cles, we can sue them and make less of your health status; but if the Washington Times and the The cost of the dinner is $60 way Commission. legislature, who held up his lots of money.” you decide to switch insurers New York Daily News. per person. To make a reserva- From the first settlement of hands and enabled him to real- Trump’s threat directly defies or policies, the proposal allows He serves as chairman of the tion, send a check to cover the the Northern Neck in early ize his dream of making the the First Amendment because it insurers to deny you coverage Reagan Ranch board of gover- number of guests, payable to the colonial days, this favored Northern Neck a real part of endangers the protection of free for your preexisting conditions. nors and is also on the board of Lancaster County Republican region has been considered an Virginia. All honor to him and speech for media sources. In con- Proposals such as this one, which directors of Young America’s Committee to Lancaster County isolated part of Virginia and his co-workers in this noble tradiction to his own words, after claims to offer preexisting condi- Foundation. Republican Committee, P.O. Box intercourse between people enterprise which he has lived canceling a rally in Chicago due tion protections but does not, are He is executive vice president 1215, Kilmarnock, VA 22482. of the Northern Neck and the to see completed. Long life to protesters raising security con- an insult to the voting public and rest of the State was confined and unbounded happiness to cerns Trump said, “It's a little bit should be viewed as such. largely to those who as repre- Senator Downing for the great sad when you can't have a rally Nobody knows what type of sentatives of the people met work he has accomplished. Jack Field Treasu Larry Carey in a major city in this country ... preexisting conditions provisions 804.724.0808 L r 910.515.7431 in political conventions or the Long after he has gone from Whatever happened to freedom will ultimately become law. And e & s legislature. In fact it is safe to the scenes of earth the bridge of speech? Whatever happened yet this is a very important com- J STORE HOURS say that not one-fourth of the that bears his name will stand to the right to get together?” This ponent of any health system revi- 2667 White Chapel Rd FRI. 8AM-1PM people of Virginia could tell to testify to generations, yet comment, aimed towards the pro- sion. It deserves to be presented Lively where the Northern Neck lays. unborn, the invaluable services testers, contradicted Trump’s ear- completely and honestly so that SUN.10AM-3PM This was all due to the fact that he rendered this section and the lier statements. we all know what we are getting Treasures from the 1800s to present. we were separated from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Trump claimed that the rally’s and giving up. For many people, Furniture, home decor, nautical and so much more! rest of Virginia by the broad (Transcribed by Stephen A. forced cancellation limited his keeping these protections is liter- [email protected] or [email protected] expanse of the Rappahannock Redd, volunteer of the Mary freedom of speech, when in real- ally a matter of life or early death. River. Practically all our com- Ball Washington Museum and ity the reason for the cancellation Ed Stropko, 10% OFF with this Ad mercial relations have been Library) was due to the protesters’ expres- Montross OFFER VALID ONLY AT WHITE CHAPEL ROAD LOCATION carried on with cities outside of Virginia and in days gone by comparatively few of our people had ever visited the beautiful and historic city of Richmond. The building of the Downing Bridge across the Rappahan- nock River ushers in a revolu- wind ws on the Bay 2017 NEWS BREAK The Award Winning ■ Bridge project Home, Garden & Real Estate Preparation work continues for an upcoming $12.8 million Supplement to the painting project on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge’s Rappahannock Record three center spans. The project contractor has started instal- and Southside Sentinel lation of the platform system required to paint the bridge. Traffic will be reduced to Ad Deadline: March 20 one lane from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at least through Saturday, Publishes: March 30 March 4. Motorists can expect delays of 10 to 15 minutes Call Sara, Marilyn or Jessica at the around 7 a.m. as workers set up the work zone and tempo- Rappahannock Record rary traffic control equipment. Motorists can anticipate delays 435-1701 or email [email protected] of approximately 5 minutes for the remainder of the day. A8 s-ARCH  RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD +ILMARNOCKs6IRGINIA Wittman and Thompson launch effort to reauthorize wetlands conservation act Rep. Rob Wittman and Rep. in 1989. Protecting, restoring working with Congressman Witt- ing funds with an average part- specialist monitoring water qual- Mike Thompson recently intro- and managing wetland habitat is man to pass this bipartisan bill so ner match of 3:1. From 1990 to ity and environmental health duced legislation critical for wet- a productive endeavor and it is the NAWCA can remain strong 2010, the program has assisted issues in the Chesapeake Bay lands conservation efforts. The critical that we invest efficiently for years to come.” in funding 2,038 wetland con- watershed. He is the co-chairman bill would reauthorize funding to conserve our natural areas for Since NAWCA’s enactment servation projects in all 50 states, of the Congressional Chesapeake for the North American Wetlands the use and enjoyment of future in 1989, conservation partners, Canada and Mexico, affecting Bay Watershed Caucus. Conservation Act (NAWCA) for generations.” from small landowners to large over 26 million acres of essential Rep. Wittman represents the five years until 2022. “The North American Wet- corporations, have leveraged wildlife habitat. first District of Virginia. He “Washington should be doing lands Conservation Act works the federal share of NAWCA Rep. Wittman has long been a serves on the House Natural more to identify those federal and Congress should make sure it with over $3.44 billion in part- champion of increased conserva- Resources Committee and the programs that have proven suc- gets the funds it needs to remain ner funds. Over 4,400 corporate, tion and stewardship of our land, House Armed Services Com- cessful,” said Rep. Wittman. successful,” said Rep. Thompson. small business, non-profit, state water and wildlife. Prior to serv- mittee, where he is the Chairman Catkins on a small smooth “NAWCA is certainly one of “It allows us to preserve impor- and local entities have tripled ing in Congress, he spent more of the Seapower and Projection alder. Photo by Gary Chafin these programs, having lever- tant wetlands, protect wildlife NAWCA dollars with match- than two decades as a shellfish Forces Subcommittee. aged more than $3 billion in and habitat, and conserve natural matching funds from conserva- treasures for our kids and grand- Go Native— tion partners since its enactment kids to enjoy. I look forward to Because You Are Polite Grow Native . . . Let’s Talk Manners The Agenda Submitted by the Virginia by Ginger Philbrick Native Plant Society, Local Government News Northern Neck Chapter When I was growing up, I the only ones left eating. to keep my plate until we are KILMARNOCK—The Lancaster school board will hold a was taught that you never Although I do understand that all finished, please,” is all that Smooth alder public hearing today, March 2, on a proposed $16,319,157 mil- cleared dishes from a dining remains of wilted lettuce and is needed. When all are finished Smooth alder (Alnus ser- lion budget for fiscal year 2017-18. table until everyone had fin- a few dabs of mashed potato and ready to have their plates rulata) is a multi-stemmed The hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Lancaster County ished eating. Now wait staff can look a bit messy, I am hard removed, each person’s knife shrub or small tree that grows Public Schools Annex (former library), 235 School Street, often begins clearing the pressed to see them as difficult and fork should be placed side in damp, mucky areas along Kilmarnock. table as soon as a person to live with for a few more min- by side, lying together as though streams, ponds and swamps in finishes. utes after we have had our fill. If they are at the number four posi- partial shade or sun. Its leaves WHITE STONE—The White Stone Town Council will Frequently, I find myself the object of the meal is to relax tion on a clock. are 2 to 4 inches in length and hold its final public hearing for input on a block grant applica- halfway through my meal and enjoy the company of others A note to waitstaff: The most are variable in shape even on tion at 7 p.m. tonight, March 2, at the Town Hall, 433 Rappahan- and many plates have been while dining, we should be aware respectful thing to do when you the same branch. nock Drive, White Stone. cleared. This practice makes that having plates removed think someone has finished their It has distinctive catkins It is the third of three required public hearings regarding a me feel rushed and also before all are finished cuts into meal is to ask if they wish to (clusters of male and female downtown revitalization project. According to town manager cuts short the conversa- the flow of the event and makes have their plate removed. This flowers) in late winter or early Patrick Frere, council is seeking public comments and ideas tion which we used to enjoy at least one person feel they are is best done before whisking it spring. The male catkins are from business owners and residents regarding improvements to before plates were cleared. rushed and candidate for Pariah from beneath their nose. Yours quite interesting and pictur- the commercial area of town. Is there anything I can do of the Evening. is not an easy task at times, but esque as they sway in the In other business, council will discuss applicants and qualified to delay the clearing of the For those who wish to keep your good service can make the breeze on sunny days. persons to fill a vacancy on town council left by the passing of table until all are finished? their plate, it may help to arrange difference between a meal that is The female catkins resem- Joe Sliakis. A qualified candidate will be appointed until a spe- Heartburn, White Stone your utensils in the “resting just-another-opportunity-to-eat ble small pine cones. They cial election can be held, said Frere. position.” That is with knife (on and one that is I-can’t-remem- remain on the stems from Council will set the dates and times for town vehicle tag sales Dear Heartburn, I feel your right) and fork with tines down ber-when-I-enjoyed-dining-out- season to season and in the and hear updates on ongoing grant-related housing and public Acid Indigestion Moment! (on left) placed in a “V” position more! first year produce seeds that sewer projects, he said. As with so many issues in on their plate, with the bottom of Ginger Philbrick is the owner provide food for birds. this life, though, there are two the “V” at the top of the plate. of Because You Are Polite…. Smooth alder is a larval LOTTSBURG—The Northumberland school board on sides to this one. Some feel This is like unto outlining a LLC. You are invited to e-mail host for the tiger swallowtail Monday continued to chip away at an $18.6 million working that having a “used” plate sit TeePee on your plate. An experi- your manners questions to her and mourning cloak butter- budget for fiscal year 2017-18. before them while they wait for enced server will recognize this and she will respond as time and flies. Although difficult to find During their second budget workshop February 27, members the rest of their party to finish, as a “hands off, please!” mes- space allow. You may contact her in nurseries, it is a useful plant asked superintendent Dr. Holly Wargo to review requests and is unpleasant. Others, who eat sage. at [email protected] for soil stabilization along present her recommendations at next week’s work session. That more slowly than their compan- If the server is not familiar and visit her website at becau- streambanks and ponds. session is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, March 6, at the School ions, feel rushed when they are with this sign, saying “I’d like seyouarepolite.com. RSVP! To learn more about grow- Board Office, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. ing plants that are native to Budget public hearings took place December 12 and Febru- the Northern Neck and Middle ary 13. The school board will present a recommended budget to Peninsula, see “Go Native— county supervisors in a joint session on March 21. The school Grow Native” at nnnps.org. board is scheduled to vote on the budget at that time. DR. FRANCIS has performed life-saving surgery around the world.

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