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75¢ Volume 96 No. 39 Thursday, July 11, 2013 www.rrecord.com Northumberland approves new class for at-risk students by Renss Greene something that would help students be on the same level as their peers.” HEATHSVILLE—The Northum- Schools will send notes home to the berland County School Board has parents of students designated as ‘at- approved a new literacy class for at-risk risk’ by their low reading and writing students to begin in the fall. scores, offering the class as a chance The new class, proposed and taught to diminish the risk of failing the SOL by 10th-grade teacher Patty Dawson, tests and potentially delaying gradua- will be offered as an alternative to study tion. hall for students who have scored poorly “I would like to applaud you for your in reading and writing classes. Dawson eyes being wide open to these students,” said she was inspired to create the class, said board member Susan Saunders to Expanding Literacy, by an unusually Dawson. “I would like to applaud you large number of students failing the from the stance of being a parent and writing SOL. knowing that there is a caring teacher, “If you approve this program and we and I know we have a lot of caring institute it next year, if it works, we look teachers. But the fact that you’re will- great,” Dawson told the school board. ing to take your evening to come, and “If it doesn’t work, it means that Ms. seeing how passionate you are about Dawson’s got a lot more work to do. But this, stands out big time to me.” I don’t think that I could rest at night The school board voted unanimously knowing that we didn’t try to implement to approve the new class. Calvin Tucker appeal denied

by Audrey Thomasson brutal rape of an 89-year-old woman Wet weather takes a break in Lively. Judge Joseph E. Spruill Visitors and locals enjoyed a sunny, warm and dry Fourth of July holiday weekend, a welcome change from the RICHMOND—The Court of Jr. sentenced Tucker to a total of 85 recent wet weather Virginians have been experiencing. This cornfield in upper Lancaster County was under Appeals of Virginia last week denied years in prison. water last Wednesday after evening storms rolled through Tuesday. According to Bill Sammler with the National a motion for appeal by Calvin Tucker continued to profess his Weather Service in Wakefield, Lancaster County received between three and five inches of rain during a 14-day Tucker. innocence during the trial and sen- period in late June and early July. “The area received between three weeks to a full month’s worth of rain in a Tucker, 36, was found guilty in tencing despite what the judge called two-week period,” said Sammler. “There’s a real advantage to having that much rain this time of year, since the Lancaster Circuit Court last year evaporation rate in July is between six and seven inches. It’s a pretty good thing for the farmers, who’ll get a lot of of the January 2011 break-in and APPEAL, continued on page A2 dry periods in between.” Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi School budget decisions getting no summer break by Audrey Thomasson “Neighboring counties use one bus way to save money also prompted for all grades,” said director of opera- objections after a presentation by KILMARNOCK—Lancaster tions John Mann. the company’s president Jim Ailer. schools are closed for the summer, District 3 member Don McCann District 2 member Ella Davis but school officials aren’t feeling any warned, “We went down that route asked if Energy Solutions would relief as they grapple with ways to cut before and the community didn’t like employ the school’s current main- $413,073 from the budget. that one.” tenance workers. Parents, employees, the NAACP School bus driver Grace Goodman “You can mandate that,” replied and the education committee of the said the bus driver is the only adult on Ailer. “But if you mandate the cur- local Tea Party crowded into the con- the bus and can’t watch out for what rent salaries it would be hard to get ference room of the school’s central young children will hear and see from you those savings.” office to hear options under consid- teenagers. “I thought we were trying to eration and express anger over the “Putting primary students with high get funds back from the board of neglect of school grounds, including school students on the bus is wrong,” supervisors” for the maintenance the football field. said high school student Kionte workers, said Lancaster NAACP Superintendent Dr. Daniel Lukich Brown. “I don’t care what other president Lloyd Hill. “Now we’re floated several plans for trimming the schools do. If there’s a fight between looking to contract with someone Scenes from a long weekend celebration! budget. A strategy to save transporta- high school students, a primary stu- else?” Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty, also known as Mary Davis and Karen Eldert, tion money by mixing kindergarten dent will get hurt.” Hill was referring to Lukich ral- were among some 50 entries in the first-ever Independence Day parade students with middle and high school An option to outsource all mainte- lying maintenance workers just in Morattico, sponsored by the Waterfront Museum there on July 6. (More students drew a negative response nance and custodial duties to Rich- weeks ago to attend the board of photos inside and online at RRecord.com from Morattico, Irvington, both from the board and public. mond-based Energy Solutions as a supervisors’ budget hearings and Reedville, Indian Creek and Fleeton) fight for their jobs. “People are looking at (outsourc- ing) because of the way schools are funded,” replied Lukich. “Others will look at contracted service to save money. Based on what the county did approve, we think we can manage that.” District 4 member Patrick McCranie objected to the idea of hiring a contract firm. “I don’t want to see us outsource this. We’re talk- ing about people’s lives.” “When are you going to cut the grass?” asked Brown, who student manages track, cross country and basketball. Brown said he attended the meeting specifically to find out about the lack of upkeep on the grounds. McCranie thanked the student for asking the question, saying it is very disturbing that the grounds are being neglected. The topic resulted in anxious comments from the gallery and board about the neglect at the schools, making them not only look

Grand Marshal Mitch Alga greets the crowd from the back seat of a classic Mustang during the Irvington parade July 4. Photo by Renss Greene SCHOOLS, continued on page A2

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Kings of Swing band leader Bruce Swartz belts out the tunes at a Music by the River concert. object. the Lancaster County Sheriff’s From the very young to the older generation, people took to the grass to swing with the Assistant Attorney General Department and police offi- All items submitted for publication are subject to inclusion in digital or other “Kings.” Photo by Audrey Thomasson Aaron J. Campbell argued for cers for the excellent work in electronic formats for use in other the state against an appeal, resolving this case.” Rappahannock Record products. How to reach us: Dancing with the Kings of Swing To reach members of the staff, dial the main phone number, 435-1701, and SOMERS—One of the stage for the swing hit song, 10. Roadside marker then the employee’s extension when prompted, or use the e-mail address. Northern Neck’s most popu- “In the Mood.” Spiers is the On August 17, Southern Newsroom: lar show bands recently gave band director at Lancaster Grace returns with country Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor a Music by the River concert High School. gospel. will commemorate extension 25, [email protected] at Belle Isle State Park. Music by the River contin- There will be supervised Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi extension 23, [email protected] The Kings of Swing ues at Belle Isle State Park crafts and activities for the Audrey Thomasson delighted the crowd with hit from 6 to 8 p.m. July 13 with children. Soft drinks and 1814 British attack extension 22, [email protected] songs from the ‘70s, ‘80s and Rappahannock Crossing, a bottled water will be avail- Shannon Rice extension 28, [email protected] ‘90s. local bluegrass band. able for 50 cents. Popcorn Renss Greene During the concert, band On July 20, Stuck on a and coffee are free. For on Nomini Ferry extension 28, [email protected] leader Bruce Swartz called Name will mix it up with directions, or to confirm Display Advertising: on his former middle school reggae, ska, punk and rock. concert plans in case of foul The Northern Neck of Vir- ceeded to destroy the ferry Sara Amiss, Manager pupil and aspiring musician, M.S.G. The Acoustic Blues weather in the forecast, call ginia Historical Society will and continued on to burn the extension 13, [email protected] K.C. Troise Robbie Spiers, to join him on Trio will be featured August 462-5030. host a ceremony of commem- Westmoreland Court House extension 19, [email protected] oration and dedication of an and plunder nearby churches, Marilyn Bryant historical roadside marker at homes and plantations. extension 11, [email protected] historic Nomini Episcopal This raid, together with Troy Robertson School budget debates continue extension 15, [email protected] at 9:30 a.m. Satur- another at Kinsale, was the continued from page A1 day, July 20. The site is on most significant of 14 simi- Classified Advertising: classifi[email protected] Virginia Route 202/Cople lar raids on the Potomac or dial the main number: 435-1701 bad, but also possibly causing sanitizing. ing. The board of supervisors Highway at the bridge over shores of Westmoreland or click “Classifieds” at www.RRecord.com long-term damage to the sports He also proposed reducing doesn’t allow this conduct, he Nomini Creek near Mount County during the spring and Production: fields. the electricity bill with tighter said, and demanded the public Holly. summers of 1813 and 1814, Wayne Smith, Manager Lukich said he’s given heat and air conditioning con- show the board the same respect The marker is authorized and led to the subsequent extension 26, [email protected] Susan Simmons, Publications Manager upkeep of the grounds to the trols, elimination of space heat- they show the board of supervi- by the Virginia Bicenten- burning of Washington and extension 18, [email protected] maintenance department. ers, microwaves, refrigerators sors. “They were elected by the nial of the American War of the attack on Fort McHenry at Hillary Greene “We don’t have a budget,” and additional lighting except same people,” Lukich said. 1812 Commission to com- Baltimore Harbor in August extension 17, [email protected] said Lukich. “When we have a in the teacher lounges. In other business, newly pro- memorate the British attack and September 1814. Gloria Bosher, budget we’ll cut the grass.” After the meeting, Brown moted middle school principal in force at Nomini Ferry on All are welcome to attend. extension 17, [email protected] Brenda Burtner, Other budget cuts pro- said he was very disturbed by Mike Daddario asked the board July 20, 1814. extension 24. [email protected] posed by the superintendent some of the proposed cuts. to postpone the uniform policy The British landed a force Publishing/Business: included elimination of the “They make decisions and at the middle school for a year of 1,000 to 1,200 Royal GOT NEWS? Frederick A. Gaskins, President bus runs for children involved not in the best interest of the because it was hastily enacted marines and sailors that [email protected] extension 20, [email protected] in after-school activities, cut- students,” said the high school after school was out of session. faced a lightly-armed force Bettie Lee Gaskins, Treasurer Tuesdays at noon extension 21, [email protected] ting the nursing staff to two senior. Brown said he was also “I’d like to start the school year of local militia. They pro- Kate Oliver, CPA, Business manager and sharing between schools, disturbed at the idea of cutting on a positive note,” he said. extension 21, [email protected] hiring replacement teachers at the nursing staff. “It’s horrible. Members tabled the vote Lindsay Bishoff, Accounts manager extension 14, [email protected] $10,000 less in salary levels, There won’t be a school nurse until the regular board meeting Angela Garrett, Accounts manager elimination of the Honeywell here. 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Richardson of SOLVERS Luck Road, responded to a complaint of a drunk/reckless received a report of vandalism Fire Department responded to a Chester, 49, was charged July destruction of property com- driver in the White Stone area to a vehicle that was parked in traffic crash on Little Bay Road, 5 with felony probation viola- ancaster County Crime plaint on Woods Drive, to a (no officer in position to inter- the 1200 block of Good Luck a fire alarm on Blueberry Point tion. LSolvers seeks informa- disorderly conduct complaint cept), responded to Ring Farm Road, notified VDOT of a Road, a brush fire on Windmill A Montross area man, 22, tion regarding the theft of (juveniles involved) in the Road on a complaint of an downed tree blocking Rocky Point and Oyster Creek roads, was charged July 1 with misde- a lawn mower from 8589 17000 block of Mary Ball ATV driver trespassing (driver Neck Road, and received a provided standby assistance on meanor contempt of court. River Road in Lancaster. Road, and to a fight call on located, identified and advised walk-in report of vandalism to Chesapeake Trail for a disabled Activity report: On July 1, the property Gaskins Road. of complaint), responded to a a vehicle parked in the White boater, and responded with the July 1: Staff responded to owner reported to law July 5: Staff responded to a counterfeit money complaint Stone area. Kilmarnock VFD to a smoke Christ Church Road on a com- enforcement officers his suspicious persons complaint at a Lively area convenience The staff also conducted 25 report/possible structure fire plaint of an attack by a fox shed had been broken into on Gaskins Road, removed a store ($100 bill determined to traffic stops during the week, on Irvington Road. trapped in a garage (animal and a green Craftsman large animal carcass that was be authentic), and responded issued 10 summonses, assisted The Kilmarnock VFD also was destroyed by the deputy; lawn tractor, two plastic interfering with traffic on Rich- to the playground on Waverly four motorists, received two responded to a traffic crash on animal control was notified) green yard tables and a town Road, checked on the Avenue on a citizen’s complaint deer strike reports, provided James B. Jones Highway. and responded to a shots fired/ metal slicing door were well-being of a First Avenue of teenagers loitering and caus- traffic control twice, responded The Upper Lancaster VFD target shooting complaint in taken. resident at the request of a con- ing a disturbance (subjects to seven building alarms, responded to a fire alarm on the area of Thomas Landing Report information cerned citizen (no emergency gone on arrival). fielded three calls for animal Kathy Drive. Road. regarding these items or services needed), responded to July 2: Staff responded related suspicious activity Windmill Point Road to assist to a disturbance call in the in the neighborhood at 462- Virginia State Police (VSP) 900 block of Irvington Road, 7463. You will not have to involved in a traffic stop with responded to a mailbox vandal- give your name or appear a wanted person, responded to ism complaint on Old Salem in court. a possible burglary on King Road, received a complaint If your information is Carter Lane (no criminal inci- of a fox in the 3300 block of useful to law enforcement, dent), to a crowd control com- Irvington Road, responded to you could receive a reward plaint at the Dreamfields Ball- Bayport Lane to assist a prop- up to $1,000. park (disturbance near the con- Christmas erty owner in freeing a deer Citizens also are urged cession stand), to a disorderly that was caught in a fence, to report any informa- conduct complaint on Bald responded with Child Protec- tion regarding drugs, drug Eagle Drive, and to a Peep- tive Services for the emer- deals, dealers, wanted per- ing Tom complaint on Johns gency removal of two children sons, stolen property, abuse Neck Road. 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Staff received a a disorderly conduct/trespass telephone contact could not be report of vandalism to a vehi- complaint on Windjammer made (no emergency services cle parked on Johns Neck Road Lane, notified the game com- needed); responded to an E911 ($49 damage loss), checked mission of a citizen’s report disconnect call on Laurel Point on the well-being of an Iberis of an osprey trapped in a boat Virginia Living Road (no emergency services Road resident at the request canopy, responded with VSP Best of Virginia needed) and responded to a of a concerned out-of-town to an assault call on Kathy  2013 Winner suspicious vehicle complaint family member (no emergency Drive, received a counterfeit FINE JEWELERS It’s a Northern Neck Tradition 86 South Main Street Kilmarnock, Virginia on Fox Hill Drive (disabled services needed), responded to money report from a Lively 804-435-1302 burkesjewelers.com motorist). a disturbance call on Woods area convenience store ($40 July 3: Staff responded to Drive, met with a complain- loss), responded to a larceny the local emergency room for ant at the Kilmarnock town complaint on Woods Drive (no a possible child sexual assault office regarding a civil com- criminal incident), notified the (DSS was notified), responded plaint, attempted to contact an Virginia Marine Resources with KPD to a traffic crash at E. 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LANCASTER—The plan- HEATHSVILLE—The ning commission will con- Northumberland board tinue discussions on Chapter of supervisors will meet 7 of the comprehensive plan, today, July 11, at 5 p.m. in dealing with land use and the the Northumberland Courts economy, at their next meeting Building. Thursday, July 18. The session Public hearings to begin begins at 7 p.m. in the board at 7 p.m. include a request meeting room of Lancaster by Kenneth Kidwell for a Administration Building in special exceptions permit to Lancaster Courthouse. build a 16-foot by 26-foot by 20-foot open-sided boathouse IRVINGTON—The town on Ellyson Creek. There also council will continue discuss- will be a public hearing to Morattico Village Parade Grand Marshal Dorothy Lee Conley ing changes to the town’s sign consider a request by Nicole Clint and Joanne Downing carry the museum banner. in 1978 Pontiac driven by Kay Shelton. ordinance tonight, July 11, Smith and Bradford Bates beginning at 7 p.m. in town hall. for a conditional use permit Also on the agenda, zoning to operate a retail business at administrator Bob Hardesty will 581 Jessie DuPont Memorial Morattico parade is a first update council on grass cutting Highway. at the Thomas property on Ches- Another public hearing will apeake Drive and discussions be held to consider donating The village of Morattico in red, white, and blue partici- dedicated to the memory of Connie Conley, Harry will continue on a brochure for the entirety of the old Nor- held its first Independence pated. Conley’s late husband, Weston Sadler and George Shel- the upcoming Turkey Shoot thumberland High School Day parade, sponsored by Spectators applauded along F. “Bitzie” Conley, with his ton won awards for Sparkli- Regatta in Irvington. property at 6234 Northum- the Morattico Waterfront the parade route through the wife a benefactor and moving est, Most Patriotic, and “Fire- berland Highway to the Pen- Museum, on July 6. Flags Historic District and along force in the establishment cracker!” entries. Museum WHITE STONE—The insula Metropolitan YMCA; flew along the river as 50 the Rappahannock, ending at of the museum. A Fourth of president David Henley town council will have a the YMCA already operates units including walkers, pets, the museum. July parade in the small and presented the awards at a light agenda when it meets out of the gymnasium of that a patriotic horse, antique Serving as Grand Marshal close-knit fishing village had member/volunteer apprecia- tonight (July 11) at 7 p.m. in building. vehicles, and an impressive was Dorothy Lee Conley. The been one of Weston Conley’s tion picnic held at 5 p.m. in the town office on Rappahan- array of golf carts decorated first-ever Village Parade was visions for the community. the James A. Vick Pavilion. nock Drive. KILMARNOCK—The Kil- According to town man- marnock Town Council will ager Patrick Frere, there are meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July no public hearings scheduled. 15, in the new town hall at 1 Council will hear monthly N. Main Street in Kilmarnock. reports from Frere, town police There are no public hearings chief Cliff Dawson and com- scheduled for this meeting as mittee chairs. of press time. “LIKE” us on Facebook! RRecord.com

Veterans needed to volunteer in the Northern Neck area… train in Kilmarnock, Volunteer in your community! 12 Hour Training Scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 10:00am to 4:00pm Morattico mowers and golf carts, Fourth of July style. & Friday, July 19, 2013, 10:00am to 4:00pm American Legion Post 86 886 Waverly Avenue Kilmarnock Three area organizations Hospice of Virginia is a proud participant in the We Honor Veterans program. We are looking for Veterans to provide friendly visits, caregiver relief, emotional support and receive environmental grants compassion to Veteran patients and their families. If interested, please call Jackie Hahn with the Hospice of Virginia Volunteer WARSAW—The Menokin ous grant,” said executive director nature trail experience for its visi- groups in Virginia will share Department @ 720-938-6529 or Toll Free at 1-800-501-0451 Foundation, the Northern Neck Sarah D. Pope. “The objective of tors. $500,000 in grants this year from before Monday, July 15. You must be over the age of 18 and Land Conservancy (NNLC) our program is to connect students “We are pleased that The the foundation to preserve wet- and Stratford Hall each recently to the Chesapeake Bay Water- Dominion Foundation has rec- lands, plant trees, monitor water it is recommended that individuals having a received a $10,000 grant from shed through their shared sense ognized the importance of Strat- quality and more. The first wave significant loss wait at least one year before The Dominion Foundation to of responsibility and action.” ford’s nature trails through award- of grants ($275,000) was awarded applying or attending training. support environmental projects. The NNLC grant goes towards ing of this grant,” said executive in April to 17 organizations. The foundation is the charitable outreach efforts about land con- director Paul Reber. “As we seek arm of Dominion Resources and servation needs, particularly in to upgrade our nature trails, pro- the parent company of Dominion the Cat Point Creek watershed. vide our visitors with new maps Virginia Power. “Funds from the Dominion and signage, this grant is a signif- The Menokin Foundation and Foundation allows the NNLC to icant step toward accomplishing There’s gonna be a whole the NNLC programs focus pri- provide educational activities and our goal.” marily on the Cat Point Creek public presentations to our local Stratford’s six nature trails lotta pickin’ goin’ on! watershed. Stratford Hall’s proj- community such as a guided on the 1,900-acre property span SteamedAll-You-Can-Eat Crabs, BBQ ect enhances the nature trail expe- canoe trip on Cat Point Creek by from the historic area around the rience on its 1,900-acre property a local botanist, planned for June Great House down to the beach in Westmoreland County. 29,” said executive director Jamie on the Potomac River. They And More! “Providing grants for envi- Tucker. “The upcoming Boots include the Spring House, Vault, Music by ronmental projects is one of & BBQ public event at Naylor’s Little Meadow, Silver Beech, the mainstays of our corporate Beach on September 15 will fea- Mill Overlook and Mill Pond giving program,” said Dominion ture information about protecting trails. The trails serve as a natural Jumbothe LumpBackfin Daddy Boys! & Virginia Power chief executive the land and wildlife around Cat resource for leisure and educa- officer Paul D. Koonce. “We Point Creek.” tion and are used by a growing know supplying electric power Stratford Hall plans to use this number of visitors. affects our world, so we focus on funding towards providing a new Dozens of environmental obeying environmental laws and regulations, operating our units efficiently, and giving back to our ‘Funday’ to benefit Bright Beginnings communities.” Grants are funded What do Country Cottage in White Stone and the Northern Neck from corporate profits, not cus- Family YMCA in Kilmarnock have in common? They both love to tomer bills. make memories and have fun, and in order to help make more fun The Menokin Foundation memories possible, Country Cottage is teaming up with the Y this will apply the Dominion grant summer for “Monday is Funday,” announced co-director of develop- funding to develop and imple- ment Donna McGrath. ment its Meaningful Watershed Country Cottage owner Pam Sawyer has designated every Monday Education Experiences Program this summer as Funday, and will be donating 10% of all sales between at Menokin’s 500-acre site in 5 and 9 p.m. to the YMCA’s Bright Beginnings program. Richmond County along Cat McGrath, who is also the Bright Beginnings coordinator, said she Point Creek. Targeted to students is thrilled to partner with Sawyer, who already gives back to the com- in grades 6-8 in the region, the munity in so many ways. “Pam always thinks outside the box, helping program meets the need for off- those who sometimes get overlooked, most notably the senior citizens campus trips and field investiga- in our county,” noted McGrath. tion offered at no charge to the McGrath said the YMCA plans to take 90 children shopping for schools. school uniforms and supplies the week of August 19, and needs to “The Menokin Foundation is raise $13,500. “Please bring your family, friends and neighbors for July 27, 2013 - 5 PM to 8 PM so pleased to receive this gener- some delicious ice cream and homemade fudge and candies once a week and help us achieve our goal,” she said. Irvington Town Commons The Bright Beginnings program has helped Lancaster County stu- $25 in Advance/$30 at the Door/Kids 12 and under $5 Watermen’s dents start the new school year on equal footing for the past seven Large Groups years, pairing volunteers with local children in need of a bright start to the school year. Children receive one-on-one attention in a group OR Welcome setting, shopping at the Kilmarnock Walmart, and each child is given 580-2220 a backpack with assorted school supplies. +ILMARNOCK s 6IRGINIA RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD *ULY sA5

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Guests pore over intriguing auction items at the 2013 Rappahannock Community College Preakness Party, which netted over $60,000 for the RCC Educational Foundation. Foundation notes Preakness Party raised $60,000 Custom Decorating, Accessories and Gifts 18 S. Main St. ● Kilmarnock, VA ● 435-1783 GLOUCESTER—More Management of Wells Fargo Thompson, Lancaster High historic sites also helps pique than 400 nattily dressed ladies Advisors; C&F Bank; Colo- School bugler Adam Parker, the curiosity of party-goers, and gents attended the recent nial Virginia Bank; Mr. and and mounted riders Lucia and added Clough. Rappahannock Community Mrs. Lew Fleming; Mr. and Benjamin Sanchez of the Com- “The 2013 Preakness Party College Preakness Party held Mrs. Philip E. Lavigne; Philip monwealth Fox Hounds. returned for the second time Run at least a 10 col. at the Inn at Warner Hall in Booth; Dr. and Mrs. Robert Participating culinary art- to Warner Hall, the ancestral Gloucester. T. Drew; Michele L. Selvage; ists included Maria Esquer home of George Washing- inch ad now through They were rewarded with Capt. and Mrs. John Bott; and of Arnest Seafood & Café, ton’s great-great-grandfather,” chefs delights, fine wines, an Paul McElvenn Fleming. the McDaniels of Bangkok he said. “We thank our hosts, August 1 and get open bar, a jazz ensemble, Pesident Dr. Elizabeth H. Noi, Robi Bradwick and Don Theresa and Troy Stavens, for auction and a big-screen view- “Sissy” Crowther and RCC/ Marvin of Eckhard’s, chef their generosity and hospital- ing of the Preakness Stakes EFI board president Dr. Richard Drousche of Indian ity in offering the facilities and FREE COLOR! race, reported dean of college Norman Howe also expressed Creek Yacht & Country Club, their expert guidance.” advancement and RCC Educa- appreciation to a dedicated chef Eric Garcia of the Inn at Merchants providing ser- Call (804) 435-1701 tional Foundation (RCC/EFI) group who worked tirelessly to Warner Hall, owner Shawn vices and items either gratis director Victor Clough. create a magical environment Donahue and chef Heather or at reduced rates included or email [email protected] The foundation raised more for attendees. Minter of Kilmarnock Inn, ARTon Products, Barbour than $60,000 in net proceeds “We would like to start by Brenda Lee Jackson’s team Printing, Bestway Rent-to- toward its mission of providing thanking our committee co- from Lancaster Tavern, execu- Own, Lilian Lumber Company, student scholarships, faculty chairs, Virginia Ritter and tive director Stuart Bunting W. C. Lowery, Inc., and Minter and staff enrichment oppor- Pamela Wiseman, for their and his crew from Rappahan- Golf Carts, plus Roadview and tunities, academic and work- excellent guidance,” they said. nock Westminster-Canterbury, River Birch Nurseries. Also force program enhancements, “In addition, the planning com- Alex Cribbs of Steamboat deserving thanks are perennial and educational offerings for mittee, composed of EFI board Restaurant and the folks from master of ceremonies and radio lifelong learners, said Clough. members Cookie Fleet, Caro- Tommy’s in Reedville. personality Jon Stallard of Many thanks are owed to lyn Lemon, and Martha Tall- Fine wines were poured by WRAR in Tappahannock, and a cadre of individuals and ent, and non-board members Belle Mount Winery, Good returning auctioneer Manuel civic-minded organizations, Lila Brent, Hilary Derby, Joyce Luck Cellars and Ingleside Haynie and his wife, Joanne. restaurants and other busi- Gunderson, Kathy Humphries, Vineyards. The Harris Simon RCC staff members coor- nesses that gave freely of their Bob Jackson, Elizabeth Miller, Trio of Williamsburg added dinate on-site, logistical, time and resources, he said. A Leslye and Bart Morrison, Pat- jazz. problem-solving, accounting, significant portion of the pro- rick O’Brien, “Skeeter” and Auction items included orig- and audio-visual services in a New Hours of Operation ceeds came from sponsorship Betty Penley, Carolyn Roy, inal artwork, jewelry, exotic seamless national-level execu- funding and cash contribu- Marguerite Slaughter and Joan vacations and cruises, pri- tion. Led by dean of technol- Serving Lunch 11 am ‘till 2:30 pm tions from The Charles E. and Sumner, toiled joyfully for vate dinner parties, sculpture, ogy Leslie Smith and her staff Claire V. Sutcliffe Education months in advance to collect theme outings, and a tour of members—Dave Newsome, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Trust; Hickory Grounds Solu- compelling auction items and the U.S. Capitol building with Joe Wolski, Brad Lewis, and tions, LLC; EVB Bank; Ches- create magical decorations and Rep. Rob Wittman, which were Rhett Moore—the RCC con- Serving Dinner 4:30 pm ‘till 8:30 pm apeake Bank and Chesapeake visual effects.” donated by generous individu- tingent included Carolyn Ward, Investment Group; Union Supporting the work of the als, organizations, and compa- Sherika Charity, Mark Beaver, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday First Market Bank; Bank of committee were Mary Collins, nies too numerous to name. Richard Lewter, Mark Acree, Lancaster & Bay Trust Com- Barry Drotleff, Elise Ritter- Moving the event each year Otis Davis, Liston Frazier, pany; Neal & Nickel Wealth Clough, Leslie Franklin, Nina to a variety of interesting and Bobby Kenner, John Leonard, We are CLOSED on Tuesday and Wednesday. 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From left are Shirley Grant and heroes Dr. Eleanor Morris, Marlene Jackson, Marlene Howard,  ! Julia Pritchard, Katherine Creeth and American Red Cross Eastern Virginia Region chief executive officer Reggie Gordon. #        Northumberland Red Cross  !" $ "$ honors 66 volunteers and heroes  !    ! "    by Shannon Rice Three veteran volunteers and/or fundraising events.               were recognized for 40 years “There were a lot of little " "# " $# #'  "") !$#  $  %" HEATHSVILLE—Some 66 of service and one was honored things that added up. Think  awards were given by the Nor- for 35 years of service. bake sales, car washes, jeans "&"($# !" "#!!  )$%#%$ thumberland Chapter of the Five volunteers ended their days at their companies,” said      American Red Cross during its service on the Northumberland Powers.  recent volunteer celebration. Red Cross Board and were Four individuals were rec- ! # ") ")# $  %#% "") % $  " #$ ""#$%"  "$"  “We are fortunate to have so given awards as a token of ognized as supporters of the   #$ " $)'$#%!! "$" $    % $     "  '" many people in our area who appreciation. Heroes campaign. willing to lend a helping hand, The bulk of those awarded Guest speakers at the event no questions asked,” said Nor- certificates were recognized for included Cristian Shirilla of thumberland Red Cross execu- their efforts during Superstorm the Northumberland Family tive director Shirley Grant. Sandy. A total of 31 volunteers YMCA and Paul Hundley, During the event at St. Ste- and 15 businesses and orga- disaster services manager of Northern Neck Gun and Knife Show phens Episcopal Church, the nizations accepted awards for the Red Cross Eastern Virginia Tarleton family was recognized work done during the ravaging Region. JULY 20-21 for showing exemplary volun- storm. Dr. Eleanor Morris gave the teer service and overall support Five individuals were hon- closing remarks, urging the Expoland Building ● WARSAW to the mission, said regional ored as American Red Cross community to keep the Nor- director of volunteer resources Heroes. Those given this dis- thumberland chapter alive and Not just a gun show!! There will Lorri Powers. tinction are people, groups or to designate donations with a also be new vendors selling and Julia Pritchard was honored companies that raise at least “disaster” memo so that funds showing a variety of Scopes such as for both volunteer service and $1,000 for the Red Cross can be transferred as needs Night Vision, Aimpoint, Ecotech, membership. through their own contributions arise. Trijicon, and Nightforce; fishing lures, rods and reels; hand-made sterling silver jewelry for the NEWS BREAK women; coins; home-made jerky; N Tablet users New metal detectors; synthethic oil; The newly formed Tablets and Devices Special Addition? ammo dealers; approx. 80 Tables Interest Group (SIG) of the Northern Neck Computer with antique and modern firearms, Users Group will meet Tuesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. at and hand-made knives; and a variety of collectibles. Lancaster Community Library. There will be a discus- sion and demonstration of financial apps (budgeting, Located at 15683 Historyland Highway, Warsaw, in the former Warsaw Buy expense tracking, etc.) for Apple, Android, or Windows We’d love to hear from you! Rite Store. 8 systems, followed by a general question-and-answer 804.435.1701 Show Hours: Sat. 9-5 & Sun. 9-4 and problem-solving session. For more information, [email protected] call 580-8666. Admission: $5.00 per person; children under 12 free July 11, 2013 Rappahannock Record A6 CommunityForum Kilmarnock, VA YOUR LETTERS Focal Point Lack of evidence Learn hands different note, to acknowledge leads to speculation only CPR an unknown person who took the time and made the effort A writer in the July 3 issue Every minute you delay to perform an act of kindness speaks of Halls of Shame and CPR, the survival rate of the when it would have been so Fame and includes a state- patient decreases 7 to 10%. easy to do otherwise. ment that many “Republican Let’s look at the worst case On the morning of July 8, as politicians dispute the mas- scenario that the survival I was driving from Irvington sive evidence that we are rate is decreasing 10% every toward Kilmarnock, a large causing the Earth’s tempera- minute while you wait for EMS white truck pulling a trailer ture to rise.” to arrive. coming toward me began Resolution of this issue The dispatcher tells you that flashing its lights. It stopped, should be based on science, the ambulance is 10 minutes and as the traffic behind it not politics. Nonetheless, I away. By the time the ambu- backed up, the driver climbed am very interested in the lance crew gets to the patient down and raised his hand to “massive evidence” this with equipment and medica- stop the traffic in the opposite writer refers to. Like Dio- tions, what is the survival rate lane. He walked a few feet in genes, many skeptics have of the patient? The answer is front of the truck, bent down, been looking in vain for such zero. picked up a turtle that was evidence. Hopefully, this Even with all the most up- crossing the road and carried Bethesda writer is willing to to-date equipment and medica- it to some shrubbery. Then, he enlighten readers with spe- tions, statistically the patient waved the stopped traffic on. cifics. will not survive because of one Watching through my rear In the meantime, readers key component that is miss- view mirror, seeing him climb should understand that, in ing in this scenario. Bystander back into his truck, I uttered Farmers David Hudnall and Dave Hudnall are behind the wheels of this combine and regard to claims of anthro- CPR was not initiated. This a silent prayer, “May God tractor harvesting Northern Neck wheat. pogenic global warming, the is the key factor that actually bless you.” It is good to be Photo by Garnett Fisher believers (aka “alarmists”) decreases the survival rate of reminded that, in spite of our and skeptics cannot be rep- people who go into sudden car- differences, there are people resented as two sides of the diac arrest. in this community who are Submit your interesting photos capturing the life and times in the Northern Neck to editor@ same coin. Unlike the believ- When a bystander hesitates, caring and considerate for rrecord.com, subject line Focal Point. ers, many of whom cannot or does not perform CPR, it even the least of our fellow now easily revise their posi- severely affects the outcome of creatures. tion, most skeptics are very the patient in most cases. I am Lloyd Hagen, willing to be convinced, if not asking every citizen to go Weems YESTERYEAR shown evidence. Skeptics are through a certification course also not opposed to searching in CPR, but at least apply the Life jackets not (Reprints from the July 11, 1913, issue of the home for the summer. for better ways to minimize basics in an emergency. Virginia Citizen) Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Reinstorm, of Georgetown, our “carbon” footprint, if Hands Only CPR is taught only for children Kilmarnock near Washington, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. there indeed is a serious prob- across the nation as an aware- On July 2nd a strong thun- Judge W. T. Eustace, of Athens, Texas, brother L. B. Cottingham. lem, but without evidence, ness campaign. When you derstorm came through the to the Mrs. J. M. Brent, has been visiting the latter Herman and Keely have been here for the past the “problem” remains mere come across someone who area. Although the storm was the past week, arriving here from the Gettysburg week and entertained our people with moving pic- speculation. We have many is unresponsive and doesn’t predicted, a boat with two reunion. Judge Eustace is a native of Lancaster tures, magic and ventriloquism. real problems to address and appear to be breathing, then aboard had not returned to but had not been to his old home for 31 years. Miss Marianna Ewell, of Bertrand, is the guest only limited resources. you need to call 911 and initi- port before the storm struck. C.H. Smither and family spent Sunday with of Mrs. A. E. Poole. The famous physicist ate Hands Only CPR. As a result of heavy rain and relatives here. The electric storm Saturday night was quite Richard Feynman said that, With Hands Only CPR you rough seas, the boat took on Eustace Brent is home with his new automo- severe here. Though we had little rain, it was the in the matter of a hypothesis, place your hands in the center enough water to fill 2/3 of the bile. means of affording us considerable relief from the no matter how smart, or how of the person’s chest and press boat and kill the outboard. A severe electrical storm visited us last Satur- intense heat of the past three days. powerful the author(s), if the hard and fast until help arrives. The 10-year-old child had day evening. Lightning struck a telephone pole in Mrs. Lyell Ficklin and son are spending this empirical data contradicts To keep on track, think of the her life jacket on. The older front of Dr. Edmonds office and burned out wires week at the Ross House, Urbanna. their claim, the hypothesis Bee Gee’s song “Stayin Alive” man had exited the boat in an at hotel. A new bell was recently put into the colored is faulty and must either be and follow the beat. While we effort to keep it off of a sand Rev. H. J. Goodwin, of Irvington, preached at Baptist church near here. It is of a fine mellow revised or discarded. urge the public to take courses bar. He did not have a life the Baptist church Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. tone, and adds much to the church. So far we have seen numer- in CPR, you can perform jacket on. If he had lost his Miss Addie Cox’s many friends are more than Lively ous revisions of the alarmist Hands Only CPR without ever footing, the boat could well glad to hear she is improving and hope before On account of ill health of the writer, this little hypothesis, from claims of being formally trained. have run over him, leaving the long she may make straight for Wellsville. town has not been heard from for quite some anthropogenic global warm- Erik Brown, CPR Instructor, grandchild alone in a very dif- Ottoman time. ing, to anthropogenic climate Kilmarnock-Lancaster ficult situation. Mrs. J. E. Blakemore and Mrs. Geo. H. Steuart R. O. Norris, Sr., and son, R. O., Jr., are in Bal- change, to anthropogenic County Volunteer Rescue Squad Even strong swimmers left Wednesday last via Fredericksburg and Rich- timore this week on business. bizarre weather, even claims A simple should wear life jackets in mond for Hot Springs, Va., where they expect to The Fourth was spent rather quietly here, most that cooling is brought on bad weather, when trying to remain two or three weeks. of our people being away at Irvington. by global warming. (Hardly act of kindness “protect” a grounded boat, or Mr. and Mrs. Howard Snead and son spent Miss Gazelle Clark is on two weeks’ visit to her seems to be “settled sci- In my past ten years of read- as an example to the younger Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. L. B. Cot- aunt, Mrs. Willie Dunaway at Millenbeck. ence”!) Nothing has been ing the Letters to the Editor I generation. tingham. Mrs. Snead’s health is slowly improv- Not for a long time has the prospect for a good accompanied by supporting have noted the strong, some- In this instance, had things ing. She is up and able to go about some. Miss corn crop looked better in this vicinity. evidence; in some cases there times strident, expressions wrong, without a life jacket Degges, of near Lancaster, has been nursing her Mrs. E. B. Clark and children spent the Fourth is evidence which actually of opinion by writers on one they could have gotten much for several weeks, during which time Mrs. Snead with Mrs. Clark’s sister at Nuttsville. contradicts the “claim.” side or the other of a political worse. has been confined to the house and bed. (Transcribed by Stephen A. Redd, volunteer of Denis Ables, or social issue. In this letter I Andrew Kauders, Miss Annie Stoneham, of Molusk, has returned the Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library) Mollusk would like to strike a somewhat Burgess The Congressional Report by Rep. Rob Wittman Last week, the House voted on legislation accountable. grams, saving another $6.9 billion. H.R. 1947 also included an amendment I dealing with farm policy. Specifically, this bill made changes to the The Farm Bill is an especially significant authored that would promote accountabil- Federal farm policy affects each one of us Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program issue for Virginia, where agriculture is the ity and improved oversight over Chesapeake who consumes food from the U.S. supply. The (SNAP), commonly known as the food stamp single largest industry, bigger even than the Bay restoration efforts. I believe that these price of our grocery bills, the quality of our program, to save more than $20 billion. These defense sector. In our Commonwealth alone, important initiatives, combined with reforms food, and the security and safety of the food reforms, the first to SNAP since the welfare agriculture and forestry contribute $79 billion to agriculture programs and the significant supply are all important. These issues are all reforms of nearly 20 years ago, would estab- and 500,000 jobs to the economy. reductions to SNAP, must be part of any long- directly affected by legislation I supported lish additional work requirements for able- Folks in the Northern Neck know all too term agriculture legislation passed by Con- last week, the FARM Act, better known as the bodied SNAP benefit recipients and allow well how challenging it is to do something as gress. It is absolutely critical that a long-term Farm Bill (H.R. 1947). states to implement drug testing as a condi- simple as check your email when you don’t farm bill be signed into law in order to reduce Folks are struggling and sacrificing to make tion of receiving benefits. have access to high-speed internet. I was spending and change the way Washington ends meet and to provide opportunities for The bill also included savings of $14 bil- proud to rise on the floor to defend the impor- does business. their children. That’s why I voted in favor of lion by overturning the long standing system tance of rural broadband initiatives, an issue Unfortunately, the bill failed to pass the a farm bill that, while not perfect, proposed of direct payments to farmers, and contained I’ve been passionate about since my time in House, which leaves us with the status quo: to reduce waste and make government more consolidations of multiple conservation pro- local elected office. more spending and no reform.

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OME, —After an interlude of 23 Not , the second smallest, but king of the united Italian state after the uni- Ryears I have returned to the Eternal City, Typical of , in virtu- the Sovereign Military Order of Saint John fication of the 19th century. It dominates this time “en famille,” exploring the places ally every corner one finds of , of and of , more the square, but at the opposite end is the I used to cover in class in my former life in commonly called The Order of Malta. From where Bonaparte’s mother, academe. We are travelling up and down the something that is the biggest the Palazzo Malta on the via Condotti, it sends Madame Mere, spent her last years. She was Italian peninsula, not surprisingly focusing and receives diplomats from around the world a recluse, and had her balcony enclosed by mostly on history. of its kind anywhere known and operates its vast charitable network. shutters, thus providing her the opportunity We have been to the habitual sites, Saint The main street in the heart of Rome is The to sit peering at passersby in the square below Peter’s Basilica and the , the to man. Corso, which runs from the Piazza del Populo without them seeing her. Coliseum, more correctly called the Flavian to the . The Pantheon is not far Two blocks beyond the piazza is the Church Amphitheater after the emperors who built that have passed since his rule ended in 14 off The Corso, and a short block farther is the of the Gesu, the international it, the , noting the house where A.D. Nearby is the , the vast altar Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. It is of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits, whose the poet John Keats died, and the Pantheon, where ancient Romans offered sacrifices to Rome’s only medieval gothic church, built on founder, Saint Ignatius Loyola, is entombed Rome’s most complete survival of the ancient their pagan gods. It adjoins the Tiber River in top of the temple of the pagan goddess, Min- inside. Above his tomb is a large baroque period. a modern structure with plenty of glass open erva. Inside is a church more reminiscent of configuration the center of which contains The first consideration in visiting Rome to the passing public. northern Europe than Rome, and up near the the largest piece of lapis lazuli in the world. is to accept that one will not be able to see A short distance away is the Basilica of main altar is the tomb of Fra’ Angelico, the Typical of Rome, in virtually every corner everything, thus in planning this trip we have San Carlo, one of Rome’s greatest baroque great Renaissance painter who died in Rome one finds something that is the biggest of its tried to see some of the expected regulars churches. It is so vast that a human being in 1455. I have noticed over the decades that kind anywhere known to man. noted above, but also some of the less vis- seems lost in its splendor. The basilica bears I have visited the church, that Fra’ Angelico’s By the end of this jaunt, my good wife and ited places. What follows is an accounting of the name of Saint Charles Borremeo, the flat tomb always has fresh flowers placed by the two B.E.s were not getting a bit tired, some of the places the average tourist might 16th-century Archbishop of Milan who was his admirers. In front of the basilica is the and we headed back to our hotel as we were miss. the nephew of Pope Pius IV. His heart is pre- statue of the elephant holding the Egyptian having dinner with friends. Rome is endless, In the heart of Rome is the Mausoleum of served in one of the chapels, and his body is obelisk on his back, one of the sculptor Ber- and most of the guides are quite competent, the first Emperor, Augustus Caesar. It occu- in the Cathedral of Milan. nini’s most iconic works. but the real way to see the city and experience pies an entire block, a round structure still Two blocks away, halfway to the Spanish Farther down The Corso is the huge monu- its 3,000 years of history is to walk the streets remarkably in tact despite the two millennia Steps, is the world’s smallest sovereign state. ment to King Victor Emmanuel II, the first where much of our civilization began. +ILMARNOCK s 6IRGINIA RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD *ULY sA7 YOUR LETTERS Job well done met with the staffs of Sena- to have such a knowledgeable tors Kaine and Warner and of and approachable representa- The director said she liked to the Congressmen from the first tive. He interrupted his lunch find plays that are little known four districts of Virginia, Witt- and spent time to ensure all and are well suited to our audi- man, Rigell, Forbes and Scott. members of the team were able ence. Well, that’s exactly what We emphasized the common to provide input to him and to Robin Blake did in choosing the problem of sea level rise in the get his response. play “SUDS” that just closed, a Norfolk area and specifically Rep. Wittman also offered sold out three-week run, at The the threat to the Naval Base insight into the problems facing Lancaster Playhouse. Norfolk. All four districts have any approaches to mitigating Do You Remember? Every night was an enthusi- boundaries and citizens in the climate change that involved Pictured above is the 1938 Lively High School String Quartette, astic audience, humming the Norfolk tidewater area. China and indicated the pri- as indentified in the school yearbook. Members are (from tunes and some times danc- We presented the results of mary effort needs to be on left) Francis Ransone, banjo; Raymond Russell, mandolin; ing in the aisles. Robin did an recent studies by VIMS and protecting the Naval Base. It is Clifton Haynie, violin, and Downman McCarty, guitar. “Do excellent job. the DoD emphasizing the seri- expected that further meetings You Remember?” is a community service of the Kilmarnock Betty T. Mill, ous risk to the Naval Base from with the legislative assistants Museum. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Ruby Haynie Payseur White Stone sea level rise and storm surge. will occur. Meeting with We met personally with Rep. Gregory T. Haugan, PhD., Wittman and discussed these NNK CCL group leader, Congress on concerns. Heathsville NAACP will meet July 23 climate change All the Congressional offices Due to the National NAACP report from the national con- were aware of the problem and Convention in Daytona Beach, vention and a discussion of the I visited Congress June 25 the threat to national defense, Fla., the third week of July, the impact of the Supreme Court’s and 26 as a member of the but had not focused on solu- Fine J Custom Lancaster County Branch of decision on voting rights. Citizens Climate Lobby to tions. We suggested that all Designs NAACP will meet on the fourth A representative from the discuss the need for a price on six offices work together on B Jewelry W Tuesday, July 23. The meeting Lancaster County Sheriff’s carbon dioxide emissions and adaptation plans to protect the E I begins at 7 p.m. at the Bank of Department will present a explained the rationale and Naval facility and the thou- Lancaster, North Branch, in public forum on the new laws urgency to mitigate climate sands of jobs involved and the A Jack of Diamonds S Kilmarnock. that take effect in July. The change. offices agreed to explore this U “Affording Beauty to the Wise” D The agenda will consist of a public is invited to attend. Our team of five Virginians further as a joint effort. 804-436-9130 ◆ 800-684-8873 This was the first time the T O five members of CCL that By Appointment accompanied me had met Rep. Y Specializing in Certified Diamonds M Independence Day Parade Scenes Wittman and they commented Pearls and Precious Gems afterward how fortunate we are Wicomico Community Fireworks a non-profit Appreciates the Work of Volunteers at the Event, Financial Support from Individuals and the Following Named Contributors:

William Bulifant, Dominion Fireworks, Pamela Russell, John & Peg Hendrickson, Glenn Lester Co., Jetts Marine, Tidewell Marine, Home Crafters, Bobby Smith Home Improvements, Middle Bay Realty, Coldwell Banker Kilmarnock, Corner Market, Wicomico Auto Body, Wicomico Marine Construction, Chip Hudnall Custom Building, Engineer Design Associates, KC’s Crabs and Cues, Fred Biddlecomb (Dudley) Fishing Charters, Johnson’s Crane Service, A.C. Fisher, Jr., Marine Railway Service, Lazy Days Pools and Spas, Ingram Bay Contracting, Hendrickson Stone Works, Charles Alan Merkel shows off his 1937 GMC wrecker during the Irvington Fourth of July parade. McKerns, Esq., Edgar & Donna Doleman. TICKETS

78th FIREMEN’S FESTIVAL Members of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree honor guard present the colors. JULY 25th - AUGUST 3th (every night except Sunday) Win This Car!! 2013 FORD ESCAPE

John Greco pilots his 1954 Corvette down King Carter Street. A long line of classic and modern Corvettes formed part of the Irvington Fourth of July parade.

Irvington photos By Renss Greene

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With a red, white and blue cross and the words, “One Nation Under God” proudly displayed on a poster, these youngsters found inspiration from the pledge of allegiance for their float in A bicycle built for Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty rolls in the Reedville’s Old Fashioned 4th parade on Saturday. Reedville parade.

Reedville photos by Shannon Rice

Congressman Rob Wittman presses the flesh along the Reedville parade route. The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum John Smith barge was decked out for the holiday.

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