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Prst STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 2 Country Courier Aylett, VA 23009 Volume 32 Issue 15 Serving the King William and King and Queen Communities since 1989 Wednesday, March 31, 2021 International Diggin’ King William County’s Past Superstar

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Earl Hebner Ned Rose with the Fairfield Foundation displays artifacts unearthed at the courthouse. In the picture on the right are pieces of delftware pottery By Lynne Uzel (plate) and the bottom of a wine bottle.

King William has its own International By Gene Campbell, Pictures courtesy of Dave Brown Superstar, Earl Hebner. He is an Whenever I have a chance to tell people about King William County, I always tell them the county courthouse is the oldest courthouse in American referee continuous use in the United States. The courthouse was built in 1725 and was the center of activity in the county. Please see DIGGIN’, on page 12. who worked for NWA, WWE, and TNA, and he is currently signed with AEW. Food Trucks Come to King William Recently, he returned to town from a photo signing event in New Jersey. He Story by Florence Cooke has traveled the world pursuing his love Picture by Ellen Otey of wrestling, including places such as When the pandemic spread over the world in March 2020, everything closed down, lives changed and Australia, South Korea, Europe, Japan, people looked for new ways of life. People have tried to and Kuwait. spend their money at their local businesses. After Earl’s love of wrestling began as a people got tired of their home cooking and local child in Richmond, Va. He said, “I loved restaurants, they looked for something different. Food to watch wrestling on Channel 6 on trucks started going around to local areas since people Saturdays. After working with were advised to stay home. One food vendor set up one concessions at the fairgrounds at age 15, evening in Cedar Crest Subdivision and the community I started putting up rings and meeting enjoyed it. The consensus was that it was a good idea wrestlers, and I fell in love with and people wanted it to continue so Rebecca McQuinn agreed to lineup a variety of food trucks to come to the wrestling.” Earl became a carpenter by subdivision. Rebecca stated, “I noticed we started trade, but when he was about 25, he meeting neighbors that we have never meet and talked bought a school bus to haul wrestling with before, I notice that as 3 or 4 families were waiting rings around and sold wrestling for their orders the kids were playing on the playground merchandise. He said, “Once I was together making new friends and with all of the hate asked to referee, I found out it was easier and negativity going around right now that was such a to count to 3 than to do carpentry!” So, small but amazing sight to see. he became a full-time referee. Please see FOOD TRUCKS, continued on page 4. Please see EARL, continued on page 7. Hibachi Mobil food truck visits Kennington subdivision

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By Amanda Walker standing to be issued a business license. This Publisher’s Message The Board of Supervisors held their regular would serve as a tax-collecting tool for the meeting on Monday, March 22nd. The meeting Treasurer. Another ordinance would waive the kicked off with three residents speaking in the Vehicle License Fee for one motor vehicle public comment period. Owner of Dreaming registered to veterans with a service-connected Tree Farms, Chris Couch commented on dis- disability. The Virginia Constitution was cussions he has been in with the county over amended this year to exempt one vehicle from whether his business should pay the county property taxes for these veterans. Updating the meals tax. To date, the county has spent over ordinance would eliminate them from receiv- $40,000 in legal fees around these discussions. ing a county tax bill for one vehicle registered Residents Benjamin Shumaker and Amanda to them. Walker spoke in opposition to paving the Fire Chief of Fire Stacy Reaves delivered an update and EMS station 1 driveway. Both residents on King William Fire & Emergency Services. feel the cost has not been adequately justified. For the first time, all staff have gone through Commissioner of Revenue, Karena Funk- NFPA physicals and have met all physical houser submitted several resolutions to the requirements. The department has applied for board for refunds of taxes totaling $5,707.88. the SAFER grant to help fund staffing. The Three requests were for residents that have grant would cover compensation and a large qualified for the Disabled Veterans Real Estate portion of benefits for any employee taken on Tax Exemption under VA Code 58.1-3219.5. through the grant for 3 years. They have also Next Sunday is Easter. There will be Easter egg hunts for excited children as By code, these requests must be abated to the applied for an AFG grant. Reaves stated that if friends and families gather together to celebrate this special day. We should not date the person qualified regardless of their awarded this grant would be used to take two forget Easter is a holiday that celebrates the resurrection of our lord Jesus Christ. application date. In relation to the requests, older vehicles that are in disrepair and build Funkhouser submitted a resolution to the board out an apparatus that would combine brush After his crucifixion, death, and burial, three days later he arose from the grave. In asking them to grant her authority to approve truck and first response capabilities. The vehi- doing this he redeemed us from all sin if we believe in him. I hope you will have a any refunds up to $1,000. This is normal proce- cle would have a pump large enough to assist wonderful and blessed Easter. dure in other localities and would avoid legal in providing water to house fires in remote fees in getting them approved. Currently, the locations. It would also be outfitted with a County Attorney’s office reviews all refunds. Stokes basket and ALS package that would The board is expected to vote on this resolution allow responders to remove patients from re- in their April meeting. If passed, all refunds mote locations as well. Award announcements would continue to be reported to the board for both grants will begin this Spring. Chief each month. Funkhouser also proposed several Jones is working with local businesses on a updates to county ordinances. In Business Sec- program that would provide smoke detectors to tion 18-34 she is requesting “meals tax” be residents in need. added to the list of taxes that must in good Please see BOS, continued on page 12.

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P a g e 4 The Country Courier Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Equine Talk Sponsored by: FOOD TRUCKS, continued from front page By having food trucks come to the sometimes twice a week. The April schedule is T-Town Tack neighborhoods it also kept some of these food Smokie Joe’s BBQ on April 1, Big Mike’s truck owners and their families from losing Grillin’ & BBQ on April 8, Curbside Creations everything they had.” The word spread quickly on April 12, and Stump’s Pig & Pint on April Connecting and through the use of Facebook for 29. The food trucks are normally at the advertising the schedule, the food trucks were Kennington Club House parking lot at 952 By Allen Brintley and “Pip” welcomed. The trucks come approximately Kennington Park Road in Aylett from 4 pm - 7 once a week and area residents come out to pm. support them. Some of the trucks that have Kellie states, “By having the food trucks, we For thousands of years, people have had come to Cedar Crest are Wrappers-D-Lite, are trying to support small businesses and connections with animals. Some are Strawberry Street Catering, Sandston bring a variety of food to King William. Please emotional connections like pets. Others Smokehouse, The Grapevine, Roma Mobile come out and join us.” are physical connections like work Kitchen - Mechanicsville, Stump’s Pig & Pint, Both groups use Facebook King William animals. Horses and mules have a special Curbside Creations, Capt. Rob’s Pigalicious community pages to advertise the upcoming connection with people because of their BBQ, Boardwalk Deli, Thai Won On, Boka schedules, changes, and sometimes the menus size and the things that we do with them. Tako RVA, and Hibachi Mobile. online. In addition Kennington has a page Another local woman, Kellie Wimmer of the dedicated to their food truck events: Years ago, we used them to clear land, Kennington subdivision, thought this would be Facebook.com/FoodTrucksinKennington. plant the fields, harvest the crops, pull a great idea for their subdivision because there wagons, carry heavy loads, ride them to are many elderly people living there. She ON BEHALF OF THOSE WHO HAVE explore or escape danger, and the list looked at the StreetFoodFinder.com website ENJOYED THE FOOD TRUCKS, THE goes on. Today we use them mostly for pulled over to check it out. It was a baby and found various food trucks from the COMMUNITY THANKS YOU TWO pleasure riding. We still have that special skunk. He looked everywhere to see Richmond area plus two local trucks, Hungry, LADIES FOR HAVING A WONDERFUL bond and physical connection as we are where the parents were but found Hungry Arrow, and Big Mike’s. Food trucks IDEA. are coming to Kennington once a week and riding on the back of such large and nothing. He decided to take the baby powerful animals with the wind blowing skunk home and raise it. His wife was through our hair. Since I don’t have a lot none too pleased when he got home. Jim COVID 19 Vaccinations to be Administered of hair left, I guess it’s the wind blowing fed it some milk and then went and across my bald head. It’s still a special found a big cardboard box to keep it in. On April 2, there will be a community and, under the guidance of the Three Rivers COVID 19 vaccination clinic held at the Health District of the Virginia Department of feeling. Taking care of them requires us He put a towel in the box for bedding. Cornerstone in Aylett from 11 to 5 for those Health, the program is coming to the to provide a safe and clean living space, His wife asked “Jim, where are you who have enrolled through the Virginia community to bring this service to our local proper food and fresh water, enough going to keep that skunk at?” Jim said Department of Health to receive them. Calls or population. exercise and mental stimulation to be “I’m going to put him the box and keep emails will be going out to give a time to the Questions about how to register with the happy members of our families. him beside our bed at night so I can keep individuals who qualify to come in for the Virginia Department of Health can be Everyone loves baby animals, whether a check on him.” Jim’s wife said “What vaccine to be administered. answered by going to the VDH website, or one it’s puppies, kittens, horses, or mules. about all those scary noises and that The Cornerstone has been approved by the can call to the Cornerstone Clinic at 769-2996 CDC to partner in the vaccination program for help. They are so cute and playful and need a terrible smell all night long?” Jim said calm and patient person to teach them “Honey, don’t worry about that little how to act and help them to understand skunk. He’ll get used to you just like I things as they grow. have!” I think Jim and the skunk slept on Talking about baby animals, reminds the couch that night. me of a story that my buddy Jim told me the other day. He said that he was driving Y o u c a n e m a i l m e a t home one evening and saw something [email protected] or call moving on the side of the road and 690-7870. I’ll see you on the trails.

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P a g e 6 The Country Courier Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Obituaries CHILDRESS service at Beulah Baptist Church in Aylett. HOLMES Holmes. He leaves to cherish his memories; his Barbara Anne Alley Barbara and her late husband Steve resided in On Friday, March 5, mother, Susie Holmes; his mother-in-law, Faye Childress their home at Cobblestone Farm in King 2021, God called our Manning; his devoted wife Ramona Holmes; William County for several decades. She was beloved, Donald son, Donald Holmes III (Raphael); daughters; Childress, Barbara a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great William Holmes Jr., Sierra Stith and Desiree’ Holmes; brothers, Anne Alley, passed -grandmother and she was never happier than home. He has now James Muse (Mary), Casey Holmes, Michael away peacefully in in times when she was surrounded by her entered into the Holmes (DeeDee), Vincent Holmes (Shirleen); h e r h o m e family. She was a dedicated school bus Heavenly Kingdom to brothers-in-law, Thomas Bartlett (Jessica) and surrounded by her driver for both Hanover and King William receive his great Kenneth Manning; sisters, Barbara Muse family on March 16, County public schools for over 45 years. In reward. His life began (Glenn), Cynthia Banks (Melvin); sister-in- 2021. She was days past, Barbara enjoyed camping, riding on May 19, 1964, born law, Malinda Bartlett; granddaughters, ZaKya preceded in death four-wheeler’s, swinging on the porch swing, to Susie Muse and the Holmes, SaRyah Holmes and Londyn Bell; and late Donald Holmes a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, by her parents, John and winning an occasional drag race with the Sr., in route to Saint cousins and other loving relatives and caring C. Alley Sr. and Dorothy Balle Alley; her local boys in her orange and black ’69 Philip Hospital in friends. Viewing will be held Friday, March husband of 48 years, Wesley S. Childress Sr.; Chevelle! She was a very competitive Richmond, VA, Donald 12, 2021 at Zion Baptist Church 615 Zion stepmother, Mary R. Alley; and sisters, Faris softball player and bowler, loved all animals, Jr. married Ramona Church Road King & Queen Va. from 4 pm - 7 A. Hamrick and Gloria A. Crews. She is and was a phenomenal cook! She loved to Bartlett and they were pm. Service will be held Saturday, March 13, survived by her 3 children, Wesley S. travel whether it was a casual drive in the blessed with 2 beautiful 2021 at Bethel Restoration Center 6205 Childress Jr. (Cathy), Kimberly C. Harry countryside, or on cruise ships where she children: Donald III Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA. at 2 pm. (Ray), and Johnny D. Childress (Sherry); 6 thoroughly enjoyed playing the slot machines and Desiree’. grandchildren, Kristen S. Owens (Matt), in the casino. At an early age, Donald JACKSON Lauren C. Snider (Chris), W. Stephen Barbara enjoyed living a simple country confessed Christ as his Alyssa LaMara Childress, III (Kendall), Jessica C. Maxey lifestyle and she loved the ‘old fashioned’ personal savior and was Jackson, 22, of (Mike), Heather Reams, and C.J. Arendall way. She had a quick and saucy wit and her baptized at Zion Baptist Church in King & Walkerton departed this (Brittney); 14 great-grandchildren, Hailey, contagious laughter was the sound of true Queen, VA where he served as an usher and life in Virginia Beach. Hunter, Colten and Cayden Owens, Jackson joy! She never knew a stranger and was active in all activities made available to She is survived by her and Luke Snider, Chase and Avyn Childress, everyone was always made to feel welcome the youth. He attended the county schools in parents: Cathy Jackson Reagan and Ryleigh Maxey, Harrison and in her presence. Barbara was loved by all King & Queen, VA, where he graduated from and Lamar Jackson, her Maiden Sargent, and Bayleigh and Jaxdyn who knew her and will be greatly missed. Central High School. He was made grandmothers: Edna B. Payne; a brother, John C. Alley, Jr (Lissa); a Homecoming King and was voted for having Parson and Clara sister, Sandra H. Milaios (George); and NEED PRAYER? “The cutest smile” and “Being the life of the Jackson and a host of several nieces and nephews and special party”. Donald, also known as Mann, was an aunts, an uncle, other friends. The family received friends from 5- It’s certainly the best place to start in these active member of the Class of 1983 Reunion relatives and friends. 7pm on Sunday, March 21st, at the Aylett challenging times! Committee, where he kept continuous and The viewing will be on Friday, March 26 at Chapel of B.W. White Funeral Home, where Please email us at close friendships with his classmates. Later in Washington Funeral Home, 1404 a funeral service was also held at 11 a.m. on [email protected] life, Donald became a member of Bethel Tappahannock Blvd, Tappahannock, VA. The Monday, March 22nd followed by a graveside and we’ll be happy to pray for you. Restoration Center and served as an Armor graveside service will be on Saturday, March Bearer to Pastor John N Gray, in Williamsburg 27 at 2 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church, 615 Zion VA. He was a dedicated, hard worker. He Church Rd., King & Queen Courthouse. started, owned and operated his own family Online condolences can be made to business, Blessed Hand Lawn Service, LLC, washingtonfh.com for 20 years. His most recent employer was Nestle, Purina in King William VA. Donald was a counselor, provider, preacher, teacher and mentor to many who had the honor of Thank you knowing him. His life was built around and The family of Donald William Holmes Jr. focused on his family. Donald was a loving (Mann) wish to express our deepest gratitude and caring husband, father, son, brother, and to extend our sincere appreciation for all grandfather, uncle and friend. He loved people acts of kindness that was showered so and left behind a beautiful legacy. Donald was graciously upon us during this difficult time. a true man of God, endowed with wisdom and We are incredibly grateful for your telephone he always had encouraging words for calls, text messages, sympathy cards, everyone. He also had a passion for drag racing generosities, and attendance as we celebrate quarter mile tracks, and it had to be a Ford Mann’s life. The family takes solace in the fact motor. His love for the Dallas Cowboys did not that Mann will continue to live in our hearts go unnoticed. We know that our loss is and memories until we meet again in our Heaven’s gain. We have faith in God that we Father’s House. will meet him again where parting will be no more. He is preceded in death by his father, The Holmes Family Donald Holmes Sr and his brother, Calvin

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 The Country Courier p a g e 7 EARL, continued from front page Earl started refereeing with NWA and over the decades since I began. When I Jim Crocket in Charlotte, NC. Earl’s twin started, I sold Roddy Piper pictures for 25 brother went to work for WWF, and then cents, and people used to watch wrestling Earl got on board as the Evil Twin for the free on TV. However, it has grown by Screwjob in Indianapolis for leaps and bounds financially through the Saturday Night Live. If you are unfamiliar decades. Another way it has changed is with what a ‘Screwjob’ is in wrestling, it that it used to only be shown on Saturday is an unscripted, secret change of the mornings on TV. But now through match’s pre-determined finish. Earl stayed technology, the internet, and Pay Per with WWF and WWE for 17 years. View, wrestling has exploded.” When Earl decided he would rather not As he summarized his career, Earl said, travel so much, he started working with “I am one lucky guy; I feel like I hit the TNA in 2005 and was inducted into the lottery by getting the opportunity to have a TNA Hall of Fame in 2015. In 2019, he career in wrestling.” He has resided in joined AEW as a referee and has done King William for the past 24 years and some special pay-per-views with them. refers to himself as a country boy. Currently, he continues to do some special Currently, he helps run the construction events through AEW. end of a business for a friend. But he still Earl says, “The highlight of my life was enjoys being a part of the wrestling doing my first WrestleMania in front of community; he is preparing to travel to the 78,000 people in Toronto. Another big United Kingdom in May to referee an thrill for me was when I got to referee at event, as well as have a signing. Madison Square Garden, and one other When asked what words of wisdom he momentous occasion was when I was part would like to share, Earl said, “Never put of the of in yourself above anyone else.” Be on the 1997.” One other great accomplishment is lookout for Earl the next time you go to that he has two companies who have Food Lion. If you happen to see him, I bet created Earl Hebner action figures! he will be willing to give you his When asked who his heroes were, he autograph! said, “, Wahoo McDaniel, and Roddy Piper, but it would take up this entire issue of the Country Courier if I listed them all.” Earl also said that “Wrestling has changed in many ways

P a g e 8 The Country Courier Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, county, employees want to treat it as a freedom Dear Editor, Dear Editor, King William County Government has some of information request? This is uncalled for. I H.R.1 To the Citizens of King William County, issues that need to be corrected. requested a copy of the 2021 proposed budget I’m writing because I am concerned about a We all know “Litter” has become a major Changes need to be made at the top, reducing which should be readily available and posted on current bill in the Senate, HR1, which will cast problem in our community. Every roadway has expenditures. In the over 42 years my wife and the county website. I was told I had to submit a doubt on the integrity of the elections in our become a trash bin for individuals that can’t I have lived in King William, we have freedom of information request. country. take the time to dispose of their own trash witnessed the changing County Administration There needs to be a change in the county Unchecked Voter Identification — States will properly. We are in the time of season where spending more rather than reduce spending. complex and school system of working against be required to register voters on the day of the ditches are no longer green with grass and The acting County Administrator appears to the taxpayers. The feeling there is an endless elections. There will be no requirement of the the trash is even more noticeable. have fallen in line with excess spending money source from taxpayers and ignoring voters to bring ID to the voting precincts to For those of you that are not aware, there are already. Example, the letter from the acting State of Virginia codes needs to change. It confirm identity or residence. H.R. 1 allows for Litter tools available, for anyone who has the County Administrator rubber stamping the appears that the county and county employees people to simply “sign a statement” confirming desire to make their stretch of roadway clean request for $235k to pave the fire station road have lost track of the fact that they work for the identification. With no buffer-period to verify again. We have Orange trash bags, Bright because dust from the gravel is detrimental to citizens of the county. These charges needs to personal information, this provision could orange vests, litter pickers and road signs the equipment. Why has this not been a come directly from each of the Board of easily lead to voter fraud. available, at no charge. Please come to the problem over the past 40 years. Does this mean Supervisors. H.R. 1 would destroy the sanctity of the Administration Building @ 180 Horse Landing the fire trucks won’t go down unpaved county My final point is the various boards setup in election process and will endanger our Rd King William. You can also reach out to roads and driveways to put out a fire? Is it the county. I have been told more than once by democracy by requiring ballots to be counted me Cindy Hixenbaugh at 804-769-4965 and I because the county now owning the station, feel county employees, they do not have outside the county’s precinct. will be more than happy to get the items that they have unlimited taxpayer funds to fleece the applications for the boards. I know this to be Automatic Registration of Ineligible Voters — you need. All we ask is the return of the items taxpayers for more money? incorrect as I personally have submitted H.R. 1 interferes with states’ abilities to to be used by the next individual or group that The list goes on, like the over expenditure on applications for many of the boards, and aware determine qualifications for voters and destroys want to help clean up our county and make it the building by the fire station on route 360, of other county citizens that also applied. One the accuracy of the voter registration rolls. beautiful again. and $24k and $60k tractors, and new police person has applied for over 20 years. When a H.R. 1 would also allow candidates to be paid a We also have Adopt a Highway Program station. Why does King William need a satellite person applies, they never receive comments salary out of their campaign funds. Those are available through VDOT. I can help with any police station and extra expenses required to why not recommend. the same campaign funds that would now be questions or contacts for information for that man the station? I applied for the NEW Advisory Board, Board funded by the public coffers. 5. H.R. 1 would program. Last week I called the county complex and of Equalization, Planning Commission Board federalize our election processes, which are I would like to take this opportunity to thank all school system on two different days and got and Economic Development Board. currently run by the states. Classic D.C. groups and citizens for their desire and hard nothing but an answering machine. Friday I Thank you for your time. politicians trying to make sure the game is work to keep our county beautiful over this past called the school system and tried five different rigged in their favor. The Politicians already in year. These people voluntarily, on their own numbers in the administration and got nothing Fred Krauss Washington should not be choosing who goes time, pick up litter along the roadways. Join but voice mail. I did not receive any calls back Aylett to Washington—voters should! It must be them in their crusade, or better yet think twice, last week from the county administration or the remembered - It was the States that created the before you throw your trash out from your school administration. Yesterday I did get a call Federal government. vehicle. Someone is doing back breaking hard from the county. However, still no call back 6. The bill would give public funds to the work to clean up the trash you left behind. from the school system. politicians' election campaigns. Under no Why is a request of information from the circumstances should public money be used to Thank you, fund political careers with no accountability on Cindy Hixenbaugh the use of such funds. King William County There are other reasons to oppose H.R. 1, but Facilities Coordinator I’ll just leave you with these. 804-769-4965 Write and call Sen. Tim Kaine and Sen. Mark Warner and tell them to oppose H.R. 1.

Sincerely, Dorothy Jamerson King William

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P a g e 10 The Country Courier Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Letters to the Editor, PET ADOPTION continued from page 8

Dear Editor, Have you seen the latest sign on Highway 360 hosted by our King William political watch- dogs? With everything politically going on in King William County, this is their best comment, “cash your stimulus check and fill your tank”? How about an update on the delinquent real- estate? Their candidate Robert Ehrhart knows it takes $135k of consistent tax revenue to poten- tially drop the tax rate by 1 cent and $1.2 mil- lion would be 11 cents or a rate of 75 cents per- $100 dollars of assessed value. Has the new Treasurer started working? What’s the new Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer plans to address these issues? What is the long term effect of the former Com- missioner of the Revenue (COR) and the Board if Superiors withholding information on errors within the assessment from November 2020 and blowing it out at the beginning of February? "Cadbury" is a handsome male Hound How is this going to impact the tax-payers and that's about 1.5 years old and weighs the County schools State funding? 50lbs. He came to the Shelter after he There’s amply issues and that’s their best is was found at someone's home. He is a “cash your stimulus check and fill your tank”? calm and sweet guy that seems to get I know it’s new and perplexing for these politi- cal watchdogs to address issues directly to along with everyone he meets. elected officials that have the ability to respond to their accusations, but, I know they “can do it” (804)769-4983 because they’re the “self-appointed political kingwilliamcounty.us/animal shelter watchdogs” of the County. On a positive note they are showing improve- email: ment with the over spray on their signs. [email protected]

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P a g e 12 The Country Courier Wednesday, March 31, 2021 B.O.S. continued from page 2 DIGGIN’, continued from front page All medics have been cleared to administer unanimously decided to table the discussion. Sometime later probably around the 1740s, a Covid-19 vaccinations and have been assisting Hudgins presented the FY2022 recommended colonial tavern or ordinary was built to house the Virginia Department of Health in budget. Aside from the qualifying disabled and feed people who were conducting vaccinating residents. To date, there has been veterans vehicle exemption the tax rates are not overnight business at the courthouse or just no known transmission of the virus within the expected to change. The fund balance as passing through. The site of the tavern is just county government. reported in the 2020 Comprehensive Annual east of the courthouse complex located in what Chief Reaves credits this to county staff Financial Report was $8,387,313. Projected was described back then as a grove of aspen following CDC guidelines. General Fund expenditures for FY2022 total trees. It was a two-story structure and Resolution 21-20 came before the board to $27,491,221, $1 more than the projected measured 72’ by 20’. It is said that George request funding in the amount of $235,415.00 General Fund revenue. Both the General Fund Washington would stop at the tavern when he to pave the station 1 driveway. Interim County revenue and expenditure projections are up 6% was traveling from his Mount Vernon home to Administrator Steve Hudgins stated the county from FY2021. The recommended budget for Williamsburg. The courthouse complex was spent about $20,000 in repairs to one of the FY2022 Capital Improvements is $8,970,300. also home to a general store, livery (horse) engines last summer. Much of which to his The county and King William Public Schools stables, and Hill’s Hotel. Later the Puller understanding was due to dust intake. system both project FY2022 school system Tavern (located behind the old clerk’s office), Supervisor Garber stated he is in agreeance expenses to be $27,305,913. However, the was built and existed till around 1950. with Shumaker, Walker, and other residents county projects revenue totals at $26,730,129 Approximately three years ago the King that have reached out. He feels the money for the schools which would require a needed William County Historical Society teamed could be used to serve the community in a variance of $575,784. The school system with the Fairfield Foundation located in better way. Supervisor Moren recommended projects revenue totals at $26,543,210 which Gloucester, Va. to perform some excavation the decision be delayed until the April budget would require a needed variance of $762,703. around the courthouse to unearth artifacts from 1777) of France in profile, the bottom of a session so they could see how this need The full budget will be advertised online with a the colonial period. In 2019 the Society and the wine bottle and to his astonishment a delftware compares to other needs in the county. Budget and Tax Rate Public Hearing being Foundation wanted to educate local school pottery plate 60% to 70% intact. Delftware Supervisor Moskalski requested more held on April 5th at 7:00 PM via Zoom. The children about King William’s history. pottery originated in the Netherlands and Dave information on the engine wear and a cost- Board of Supervisors will have budget-related Therefore, they brought in the fourth grade estimates the plate dates back to the 1750s to benefit analysis. He stated it is a pretty big work sessions on April 12th at 7:00 PM and from Acquinton Elementary School to view the 1760s. The Foundation hopes to explore the expense and needs to be well justified with all April 16th at 9:00 AM. excavation sites and tour the onsite King area just east of the courthouse this summer to of the other capital needs we have. Garber and You can view King William BoS meetings on William Historical Museum. Then COVID-19 where they believe they have found a corner of Moskalski both have some knowledge of YouTube, just search for ‘King William hit and delayed the excavation till just recently the foundation of the colonial tavern. The King vehicle mechanics and question the amount of County”. For upcoming meetings visit the when the team from Fairfield Foundation William Historical Society is planning to wear dust causes to the apparatuses. Supervisor county’s website: kingwilliamcounty.us for started excavation again. exhibit the found artifacts in the museum in the th Greenwood suggested they look into different meeting dates and Zoom meeting IDs and On March 17 , I had an opportunity to visit near future. The museum is located at 227 solutions that may create less dust, possibly passcodes. the excavation site. Dave Brown, member and Horse Landing Rd. The citizens of King different types of gravel. The board former King William Historical Society William County are very fortunate to live in an President and co-director of the Fairfield area rich in the history of our nation. Be sure If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone Foundation, said their finds to date have been and visit the museum when the exhibit opens. beyond his expectations. In addition to brick ------else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much. rubble, they have unearthed two sleeve buttons For more information visit KWHS online: Jim Rohn (cuff-links) that include King Louis XV (1714- Facebook.com/kingwillcoHS kingwilliamhistory.org

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West Point Vs. King William Volleyball

Coach Theresa Lathan and Coach Shara Mixson, and injured Abby Lazar guiding Ware and their West Point High School from the sideline. Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball team Coach Allen Hunter and his West Point impressively defeated King William JV high Varsity team fell short in a hard Cavaliers in 2 sets on March 25th. The fought volleyball match tonight against court was dominated by Hannah Tober, the King William Cavaliers. Great job to Haley Spradlin, Maddie Adams, Shelby both programs during these trying Donahue, Sydney Latimer, Emma pandemic times.

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P a g e 20 The Country Courier Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Church Calendar CHRISTIAN giveaways, firewood. looking for a church Facebook page. can mail checks payable to Third Union Christian Fellowship Ministries that loves God, loves each other and loves the Mattaponi Baptist Church Baptist Church to TUBC PO Box 74, King 304 W. Chinquapin Road King William, community around us come check us out. (Circa 1700s) welcomes everyone to hear the William, VA 23086. Thank you & May God 23086 Pastor Mary P. Bruington Baptist Church music ministry and the teachings from God’s Bless you. Edwards.Email [email protected] 4784 The Trail, Bruington, King and Queen word by our new minister, Rev. Stephen Upper King & Queen Baptist Church Secretary: Julie Peters 804-510-8022 County. Abbreviated Worship Service Rountree. Worship services at 11am or Sunday School will begin at 10:00 A.M. www.corinthchristianchurchkw.net 9153 Sundays 11 a.m. Face coverings required and virtually by visiting https://zoom.us/ followed by WORSHIP Service at 11:00 Dabney's Mill Rd Manquin 23106 social distancing recommendations observed. j/871964216. Be sure to "like" our Facebook A.M. Due to Covid 19, masks and social The Fix Ministry No hymnals or bulletins in use. Sanctuary page listed under Mattaponi Baptist Church distancing will be practiced until further We have outgrown our existing facility so sanitized before and after service. Rev. Fred to learn all the great things God is doing for notice. Rev. Wade Wilkins- Pastor. 769-8534 until we can build a larger Worship Center, Skaggs 804-347-7285. our church including Bible Study. METHODIST we are meeting at Indian View Baptist Colosse Baptist Church Olivet Baptist Church McKendree United Methodist Church Church, 13349 King William Road on Invites the community to church service in Teachings straight from the Bible 25338 The McKendree UMC is having "in person" Saturday evenings. Potluck dinner at 5:30 the new Media Room at 9:30 a.m. with social Trail, Mattaponi (804) 925-5699 1st & 3rd worship service every Sunday morning followed by a service. Any questions, please distancing and masks. Sunday School from Sunday's:10am Sunday School 11am beginning at 9:30am. Social distancing and call 774-5319 10:45 – 11:30 for ages 4 and up. Children’s Worship Service 2nd & 4th Sunday's: 10am wearing a mask is being practiced (masks BAPTIST church held on second and fourth Sundays for Worship Service 11am Sunday School 5th will be available if you do not have Beulah Baptist Church ages 4 and up. Please call for information at Sunday's: 10am Sunday School 11am one). Betty Jo Sims, Pastor 4347 Manfield invites you to worship with us at 10 AM each 769 – 2729 and someone will return the call. Worship Service Bible Study 2 Wed.'s per Road (Rt 605) Sunday. Choose to worship in the sanctuary Crossroads Mission Center month @ 7pm Check out Rev. Terry Manquin. www.McKendree23106.org (abiding by state guide lines) or drive-in. 694-K Sharon Rd, King William beside the Morrison's sermons on our Facebook page! EPISCOPAL View Pastor Shepards' sermons via link to Library Poroporone Baptist Church Immanuel Episcopal Church YouTube at www.beulahbaptistva.org/ Kingdom of God Come Join Us at Poroporone! 190 Allen’s Circle King & Queen Court Beulah is located at 4805 West River Road Living Water Ministry We are currently offering the following House. For information on a particular near Dorrell Road intersection. Pastor Leo Reed 1438 Manfield Road, Sunday Services: 9am Worship Service in the Sunday, call 804-785-2122 Broadus Church Hebron Campus Manquin 23106. Sunday’s at 12:15 PM. Sanctuary and LIVE on our Facebook page! St. David’s Episcopal Church, Aylett 3407 King William Rd Aylett 23009 ph 804- Lower King and Queen Baptist Church 11am Worship Service on Facebook 804-496-1002 stdavidsaylett.church 779- 2700 website h t t p : / Teachings straight from the Bible 204 Timber Only (Rebroadcast of our 9am Service) Like us on our new Facebook page at "St www.broaduschurch.org Sunday Worship at Branch Rd. (Wares Bridge Rd.), Mascot, *We are following Social Distancing David's Episcopal Church, Aylett" including 9:30 in person following covid guidelines, Va. (804) 925-5699 guidelines including cleaning the Sanctuary sermons during the pandemic "To Know drive-in and Facebook Live. Sunday School 1st & 3rd Sunday's: 10am Worship after every Service. Bible Study is LIVE 7pm Christ Jesus and to Make Christ Known" 10:30 for adults and teens. Women's Bible Service 11am Sunday School 2nd & 4th on Wednesdays. 11291 West River Road, Aylett (Beside the Study Sundays at 3:00 Support group Sunday's:10am Sunday School 11am Providence Baptist Church Public Boat Landing) Featuring The Rev. T. Wednesday at 6:00. Food Ministry open to Worship Service 5th Sunday's: 10am 4570 Dorrell Road, Aylett, Gustavo Mansella All Are Welcome! All residents of KW Co. on 2nd Monday ea. Mo. Worship Service 11am Sunday School Bible Pastor White (804) 240-1982. Sundays - 11 AM Eucharist Service First from 6:30-8:30. The following day Food Study 2 Wed.'s per month 7pm Check out Sharon Baptist Church Sunday of the Month - Youth Focus/Potluck distribution at Winter's Point. Used furniture Rev. Terry Morrison's sermons on our Sunday School at 9am; Morning Worship at After 10am; Youth Group Wednesdays at 7pm. St. John’s Episcopal Church Worship available inside the church or in 916 Main St. West Point, 804-843-4594 your car. Our address is 901 Sharon Road welcome. across from King William High School. St. Paul’s Millers Tavern Office Hours: 9am to 2pm Tuesday through 7924 Richmond Highway. 443-2341 Friday, 769-2320 or [email protected]. www.stpaulsmillerstavern.org Smyrna Christian Church St. James Presbyterian Church Come worship our Lord, Jesus Christ with us (The church next to K.W. Courthouse) 411 inside on Sundays at 10am, or join us live on Courthouse Lane. Rev. Dr. John Turner Facebook or view later on our ORTHODOX website: www.smyrnacc.org. 3655 Powcan Holy Trinity Orthodox Rd, Bruington Church The Edge Worship Centre 694-K Sharon Road King William (804) 925- 460 14th St. West Point. 5888 www.holytrinityorthodox.net www.tewcwestpoint.net LUTHERAN Third Union Baptist Church NON DENOMINATION We will not hold services at the church until Women in the Word Community Bible further notice. We now have Church Services Study! via teleconferencing and virtually via ZOOM 396 Newtown Road, St. Stephens Church on Sunday mornings at 10:30AM.You can Email Melissa Rice at join our Church Service by Computer or by [email protected]. phone: The Meeting ID is 937 282 5797 The Passcode is 172021 The Dial in number is 1- 301-715-8592 We look forward to you joining us. We also encourage you to submit your tithes, offerings or donations online via our website at www.thirdunionbaptistchurch.com or you

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Pamunkey Regional Library and Recreation @ www.kingwilliamrec.com Aylett) Wednesdays (April 7, 14, 21, 28) from April 23. We encourage visitors who enjoy Virtual Programs on Zoom Mattaponi Crime Solvers 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Historic Garden Week in Virginia to support VFW Post 9501 serving King & Queen, King William, and town Saturdays (April 3, 10, 17, 24) from 9.30 a.m. statewide tours that will be offered this April 17 VFW Post & Auxiliary Central Garage. of West Point Tip line:(804)769-3000 For more to 11.30 a.m. -24, 2021. For a complete schedule, to purchase Commander James Brown 804-337-7029 for info on the Crime Solvers, contact: The Lily Field Clothing Shed - (11235 West tickets please visit www.VAGardenWeek.org. Post membership and F. Gwathmey 994-2947 [email protected]. River Road, Aylett) O p e n The CornerStone Community Church for Auxiliary membership. Three Rivers SWCD Board of Directors on select Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fundraiser on Thursday, April 22, 2021 American Legion Post 314 Meetings Please do not drop off donations outside the Samaritan’s Purse responds immediately 6250 Rich. Tapp. Hwy. Aylett, 23009 769- The Three Rivers Soil & Water Conservation buildings. Kindly call ahead and we will when natural disasters strike by deploying an 2798. It is the nations' largest wartime veterans District will hold their monthly Board of schedule your donation drop off. army of volunteers to come alongside service organization, committed to mentoring Directors meetings on the third Tuesday of each The CornerStone Free Health Clinic - (8270 homeowners. Whether in Texas or Alabama, be youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs month. If you would like to attend, contact the Richmond Tappahannock Hwy., Aylett) No it an ice storm or tornado, volunteers from in our communities; advocating patriotism and office at (804)443-2327, ext. 4 for meeting walk in appointments. Please register to receive Samaritan's Purse get there with food, water and honor, promoting strong national security, and place and time. The public is invited. an appointment. Contact information: 804 769 field hospitals, they clear debris and rebuild continued devotion to our fellow service Good Homes Needed For Good Pets 2996/ [email protected] homes and with compassion and care, nurture members and veterans. If you have served Regional Animal Shelter, 20201 King William King William Democrats people who have lost everything. federal active duty in the US Armed Forces Road, King William 804-769-4983. Join King William Democrats and Proceeds towards relief efforts of since Dec. 7, 1941, and have been honorably www.petfinder.com e m a i l : neighboring counties on Tuesday, April 13th Samaritan’s Purse. Partnering with PRD discharged or are still serving - you are eligible [email protected] at 7:00 PM to meet candidates running for Concessions, a family owned business who will for membership in The American Legion! Southern States Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, donate 50% from their sale. Come join your local Veterans at Post 314. we 485 Sharon Rd. King William, 23086 and Districts 97 & 98 Virginia General $10 Crabcake meal (sandwich with two sides, are getting off the ground and running. Contact King William T.E.A. Party Assembly. Go to kwdemocrats.org or call dessert and soda). Pick up: 8270 Richmond Mike Langford (Post 314 1st Vice Commander) Our twice-monthly in-person meetings have Betsy Donoghue at 804.513.2546 with Tappahannock Hwy., Aylett (4p.m. to 7 p.m.) 804-445-4288. resumed on the second and fourth Thursdays questions. Call to order: 804 885 0035 KW Children First Lions Club each month. Info at kwteaparty.com and CHAD HAYNES MEMORIAL GOLF $10 Fish & Chips & $8 Fish Sandwiches. Pick Crossroads Mission Center located at 694 K Facebook Come for the fellowship of patriots TOURNAMENT up: PRD Concessions @ KW Crossroads 360 & Sharon Road, King William. and the latest on what's happening at local, state Tenth annual “Chad Haynes Memorial Golf 30 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Girl Scout Troop 1132 and national levels. KWTP's meetings are open Tournament”, will be June 5, 2021 - 1pm @ Order online: PRDCONCESSIONS.COM Mattaponi Vol. Rescue Squad Building. to all citizens of good will. Queenfield Golf Club in Manquin. Please Monetary donations are welcome! Checks can DCSE Service Point Assistance Bay Aging visit the website: ChadHaynesGolf.org for be written to ‘The CornerStone Church’ or to DCSE Contact Information: 1-800-468-8894 In desperate need of volunteers to deliver more details. ‘Samaritan’s Purse’ and mailed to P.O. Box Afternoon Off for Caregivers! restaurant meals two days a week (Monday and Email [email protected] with any 121, Aylett, VA 23009. 804-769-0001. Sponsored by United Methodist Wednesday) at 4pm to seniors in St Stephens questions or call Donna Haynes 804-855-4743. Women, McKendree UMC, 4347 Manfield Church and K&Q Courthouse! Contact Lauren Middle Peninsula Historic Garden Week Road, Manquin. on 804.516.6309 for more information! Tour Will Return in 2022 – Upper King William Active Lifestyle Center The CornerStone Community Development After much consideration and examination of 8306 King William Road, Aylett Center community resources, the Garden Club of The King William Parks and Recreation Food Program - Food distribution at Aylett Middle Peninsula has made the difficult For more info visit King William County Parks (11235 West River Road, decision to not host its planned tour on Friday,

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