Section C February 21, 2013 Rappahannock Record www.rrecord.com Kilmarnock, VA AreaSports 2ECREATION s &ISHING s (IGH 3CHOOL 4EAMS Colding leads boys All-District roster by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi 17.8 points per game as the Others named to the district’s second leading second team are Kyle Elmore Lancaster High senior Tyler scorer and led the Drifters to of Northumberland, Tevin Colding and Colonial Beach the regular season title with Fisher of Rappahannock and junior Montie Gould shared a 9-1 record. Lancaster went Jeremy Turner of Washington the Northern Neck District 8-2 in the Northern Neck as & Lee. player of the year honor for the runner-up. The district all academic boys basketball. The two Colonial Beach’s Jonathan team includes Lancaster’s received the district’s top Parker was named the district Kedrick Lee, Northumber- award during a ceremony last coach of the year. land’s Bryce Johnson, Rappa- Friday following Northum- Lancaster also placed one hannock’s Eamonn Collins, 3HANE #HAMBERS +AI !NTONIO berland’s tournament cham- player on the all-district Colonial Beach’s L.J. West pionship win over Essex. second team in junior Ricky and Kameron Smith, Essex Colding, who was also Gibson. Colonial Beach also 4YLER #OLDING High’s Alex Balderson and Four LHS grapplers place named to the all-district first named Keane Foster to the DISTRICT CO PLAYER OF THE YEAR Drew Balderson, and Wash- team, is the district’s leading second team. Essex, Aaron Lewis of Nor- ington & Lee’s Jeremy scorer, averaging 19 points Others named to the first thumberland and Treshaun Turner, Terrin Dickerson and in Group A championships per game. Gould averaged team are Alonzo Tompkins of Brown of Washington & Lee. Milan Bullock. by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster High took seven wrestlers and had four place Tournament underdogs have their day: in the Group A state wrestling championships in Salem last weekend. Northumberland boys win championship Junior Shane Chambers took fifth in the Group by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi A tournament as the Red Devils’ top finisher. Junior Fourth-place Northumberland Brad Smith and senior Kai pulled off the big upsets last week Antonio each placed seventh to win the Northern Neck District and senior Colton Hayden tournament championship. finished eighth. #OLTON (AYDEN The Indians whipped first- “We had a really tightly- place Colonial Beach, 67-48, in knit group of young men a semifinal game last Wednesday, this year,” said LHS coach then came from behind for a last Craig Oren. “Everyone who second win over Essex, 50-49, in placed this year was a couple the tournament final last Friday. of points from placing last Wesley Jackson walked away year. This was a tough, deter- the hero for Northumberland, mined squad who rose to sinking two free throws — the many challenges throughout first to tie and the second to take the season.” the lead — with 13 seconds to Lancaster and the North- play in the game. Jackson fin- ern Neck District’s Wash- ished with 16 points to lead three ington & Lee both scored double-digit scorers for the Indi- 32 points at the state tour- ans. nament and tied with Wil- Northumberland had taken a liam Monroe for 22nd place. "RAD 3MITH one-point lead in the first quarter Northampton had the highest but allowed Essex to pull away team finish among Region A short of his goals, he has with a 15-7 run in the second to teams, scoring 86 points for been a rock for the program. go up 25-18 at the half. fifth place. Thomas got a tough draw in Northumberland started to Chambers, who was the his bracket, but never backed chop away at the Trojans’ lead Region A champion at 182 down. He wrestled tough midway through the third when pounds, won an 8-4 decision against some stout competi- Keith Bryant hit a field goal over Josh Savoie of William tion. to pull the Indians within two, Monroe in the fifth-place “Sam Bouis is a promising 33-31, then was fouled on Nor- round. A returning state con- freshman, and we are very thumberland’s next possession tender, Chambers went 26-4 excited that he got a chance and sank the second of two free on the year for the Devils and to compete at this level at throws to cut the margin to one. was 4-2 at the state meet. such a young age. We have The two teams traded shots for “Shane has been dedicated high hopes for him going the first five minutes of the fourth to the program all year. His forward,” he added. before Kyle Elmore hit a three- determination and focus Northumberland qualified pointer to give the Indians their helped him to put together a six for the state meet with first lead since the first quarter, good state tournament,” said none of them placing. The 43-42. Oren. Indians’ qualifiers included The Trojans answered with a Smith, who was also the Aaron Curry (138), Billy shot to take a 44-43 lead before ,ANCASTERS 4YLER #OLDING GOES UP FOR A SHOT AGAINST THREE %SSEX DEFENDERS DURING LAST WEEKS regional champion, beat Pipkin (113), Jordan Chinn Aaron Lewis sank a free throw to SEMIlNAL GAME OF THE .ORTHERN .ECK $ISTRICT TOURNAMENT Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Dylan Hitt of Rappahannock (145), Philip Harrison (170), tie at 44-44 with 2:19 to play. County by decision, 6-4, Kevin Hanks (120) and Cody Elmore then came up with a in the seventh-place match Jackson (160). steal and lay in to lift the Indians, among 152-pounders. He “I’m very encouraged 46-44. Northumberland pulled went 3-2 at the tournament. with the effort and hunger down a defensive rebound and “Brad was very focused on for success that this team Jackson was fouled at the other his goal of placing in state demonstrated this season. end to go to the line for a one- this year,” said Oren. “This We are well on our way in and-one. He hit both to give the became apparent when, down the process of bringing this Indians a 48-44 lead. by a considerable margin in a program to a championship DJ Ashlock came up with a match, he pinned his oppo- level,” said NHS coach Matt shot and a stick back for four nent with 30 seconds left.” Carney. quick points for the Trojans, tying Antonio, who went 3-2 for 4EAM RESULTS the score at 48-48 with under a the tourney, also won by deci- 1. Grundy 143, 2. Stras- minute to play. With 27 seconds sion, 9-3, over Kaelin Echols burg 128, 3. Manassas Park left, Tompkins hit one of two free of Chatham in the seventh- 121, 4. Rural Retreat 90.5, throws for a 49-48 Essex lead place match at 195 pounds. 5. Northampton 86, 6. Parry before Lewis stole the ball under “Kai has wrestled well all McCluer 80, 7. Castlewood the Trojan basket and signaled for year. His energy and enthusi- 59, 8. Clarke County 67.5, a time out as he fell to the ground. asm helped propel him to the 9. James River 54, 10. Riv- Jackson was fouled on the pos- seventh-place finish,” said erheads 51, 11. Central- session and hit the go-ahead shot Oren. Wise 50, 12. tie, King Wil- at the line. Everett Vest of Graham liam and Eastside 48, 14. Bryant scored 11 points for pinned Hayden in the sev- J.I. Burton 47, 15. Chatham Northumberland and Lewis .ORTHUMBERLAND (IGHS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM UPSET THE DISTRICTS TOP SEED THEN EDGED %SSEX enth-place match in the 220 46, 16. Chilhowie 44.5, 17. Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi added 10. TO WIN THE .ORTHERN .ECK TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP weight class. Hayden was 2-3 Appomattox County 37, 18. Keith Bundy and Tompkins for the tournament to finish Stonewall Jackson 34, 19. scored 17 points each to lead eighth in the medal round. tie, Mathews and Holston 33, Essex and Ashlock chipped in the old fashioned way with a shot “Colton is an athletic 21. Stuarts Draft 32.5, 22. 10. and free throw to give the Trojans senior who came back from tie, William Monroe, Lan- In a semifinal game, Essex a 40-34 lead. an ankle injury last year to caster, Washington & Lee took the lead for good late in Lancaster went on a 7-2 run, wrestle tough all year for 32, 25. George Wythe 30, 26. the second quarter and went on which included a steal and layup us,” said Oren. “His dedica- Radford 28, 27. Graham 23, to edge Lancaster, 50-45, last by Colding and three points by tion to the team has been a 28. Central-Woodstock 22.5, Wednesday. Taj Smith, to get as close as two, huge boost for everyone.” 29. tie, Patrick Henry-Glade Ashlock had a stick back at the 44-42, with 1:49 to play. Lancaster also qualified Spring and Nottoway, 21, 31. buzzer to give the Trojans a 23-21 Essex put up a quick six unan- senior Sam Friday, junior tie, Lebanon, Middlesex, East lead at the half and visiting Essex swered for a 50-42 lead and Thomas Hyde and fresh- Rockingham and Covington, held on for the win. Lancaster’s Trevon Taylor hit a man Sam Bouis for the state 20, 35. Galax 18, 36. tie, Bundy hit a three-pointer with three-pointer with two seconds to tournament. Friday was the Madison County and Gray- 2:20 to go in the third to give play to end the scoring. T. Smith Region A champion at 160, son County 16, 38. tie, Floyd Essex its biggest lead of the night scored 13 points and Colding while Hyde (170) and Bouis County and George Mason at eight points, 35-27. had 12 to lead Lancaster. Taylor (285) both finished fourth at 11, 40. tie, Northumberland Jovante Smith sank a field goal added 10. regionals. and Wilson Memorial 10, 42. and Tykwon Redmond sank two Tompkins led the Trojans with “Sam Friday has wrestled tie, Northwood and Nandua at the line to pull the Devils within 12 points and Bundy scored 10. for Lancaster in the middle 8, 44. Rappahannock 6.5, 45. four, 35-31, to end the quarter. and high school programs for John Battle 6, 46. Glenvar 4, Lancaster stayed as close as 3EE SLIDE SHOW %SSEXS !LONZO 4OMPKINS PRESSES .ORTHUMBERLANDS !ARON over seven years,” said Oren. 47. tie, Virginia High, Essex three until five minutes to play ,EWIS DURING THE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP Photo by “He wrestled well [at states] and Lee, 3. 50. tie, Rye Cove when Bundy made a three-pointer AT 22ECORDCOM Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi and while he came up a little and Franklin 1. INSIDE: 4IDE #HART s 'IRLS "ASKETBALL $ISTRICT 4OURNAMENT s 3CHOOLS s "USINESS C2 s &EBRUARY 2!00!(!../#+ 2%#/2$ +ILMARNOCKs6IRGINIA Taylor leads girls’ All-District roster by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi game average and was named to the first team. Lancaster High senior Others named to the first Shamerah Taylor, who scored team are ZeNya Butler of her 1,000th career point in the Essex and Karley Inscoe of .ORTHUMBERLANDS ,ADY )NDIANS CELEBRATE AFTER BEATING ,ANCASTER FOR THE .ORTHERN Lady Devils’ semifinal tourna- Colonial Beach. .ECK $ISTRICT TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP LAST &RIDAY Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi ment win over Essex, was hon- Others named to the second ored last Friday as the North- team are Jaid White of Wash- ern Neck District female player ington & Lee, Kiara Williams of the year. of Essex and Caneishia Fulcher Lady Indians win district Taylor, who averaged 12.7 of Colonial Beach. points per game during the reg- The district’s all academic ular season, received the award team includes Lancaster’s following Northumberland’s Lauren James, Trenae Hender- tournament championship win over Lancaster in the tour- 4HE ,ADY $EVILS 3HAMERAH son and Anesha White; Nor- 4AYLOR ABOVE WAS NAMED THE by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi nament championship at LHS. thumberland’s Mary Kather- DISTRICTS PLAYER OF THE YEAR ine Hall and Katie Crowther; Taylor also was named to Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi the all-district first team. Her Colonial Beach’s Kora Herrod, The Lady Indians avenged a ans got by the Lady Devils in loss in the district tie-breaker teammates, juniors Sharda Emily Parks, Meghan Seaman Beane and Anesha White, were the tournament final last week and McKenzie Conway; Essex by beating Lancaster, 45-42, and named senior Nia Jones to last Friday to claim the North- named to the second team. High’s Vistoria Boone, Lindsey ShaVon Curley of Essex was the all-district first team. Jones Saunders and Dionshe Nelson; ern Neck District tournament averaged 13.4 points per outing championship. chosen by her peers as the dis- Rappahannock’s Selene Epps, trict’s coach of the year. during the season and was Nor- Lasheonia Smith, Kelsey Ber- Lancaster had earned its way thumberland’s only representa- into the championship game Lancaster finished as the reg- halter and Keshawna Veney, ular season champion with an tive on either district team. and Washington & Lee’s Jaid with a 56-50 semifinal win over Selene Epps of Rappahan- fourth-place Essex, while Nor- 8-2 record after beating Nor- White, Alexia Tate, Yshina thumberland in a tie-breaker nock was the district’s leading Johnson and Alexis Washing- thumberland beat third-place scorer with a 17-points per Colonial Beach, 45-39. last Monday. The Lady Indi- ton. The Lady Devils and Lady Indians split in their four meet- ings this season. Lancaster YMCA NEWS claimed one district game and the tie-breaker last Monday for 3UMMER DAY CAMP and older. YMCA membership youth ages 4 to 14. The fee is the Northern Neck’s regular The Northern Neck Family is not necessary. Allow 30 min- $55 for members and $70 for season title. The Lady Indians YMCA will hold registra- utes to complete all the stations others. Players receive instruc- picked up a district win over tion from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, and wear comfortable clothing tion in basic soccer skills, rules Lancaster and won in the tour- February 25, for current to allow for physical move- and sportsmanship as well as nament final. After School participants for ment. For an appointment, call a jersey, shorts, certificate and The two teams could meet Summer Day Camp. Registra- the YMCA at 435-0223. a medal. The season starts again this week in the Region tion for other YMCA members 9OUTH SWIM LESSONS March 5. Most matches are on A, Division 2 tournament. will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Beginner and intermediate Saturdays. Week-night prac- Number three Lancaster March 4 and nonmembers by youth swimming lessons will tices are scheduled for ages 6 (19-5) was scheduled to host #6 appointments, starting March be taught at the YMCA indoor to 11. Register at 39 William Nandua Tuesday night while #4 11. pool at 5 p.m. and advanced B. Graham Court in Kilmar- Northumberland traveled to #5 ,ANCASTERS 3HAMERAH 4AYLOR GOES UP FOR A SHOT DURING THE Summer Day Camp is for lessons at 5:30 p.m. Mondays nock, or call the YMCA. TOURNAMENT lNAL AGAINST .ORTHUMBERLAND 4AYLOR SCORED Sussex. Elsewhere, #7 Essex ages 4 years 9 months to 12 and Wednesdays, February 25 HER TH CAREER POINT AGAINST %SSEX IN A TOURNEY SEMIlNAL years. Weekly sessions will through March 20. Children and #3 Mathews also were LAST 4UESDAY 3HE IS THE THIRD .ORTHERN .ECK $ISTRICT FEMALE paired in a quarterfinal game be held June 3 through August are grouped by ages 3 to 5 and SCOREBOARD BASKETBALL PLAYER TO REACH THAT MARK THIS SEASON Photo by Lisa 23. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while first-place Northampton Hinton-Valdrighi 6 to 12. received a bye. The winners Mondays through Fridays with The fee for beginner and 6ARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL early drop-off at 7:30 a.m. and .ORTHERN .ECK $ISTRICT will play in semifinal games at as Lancaster brought the ball intermediate lessons is $25 late pickup until 6 p.m. for members and $60 for TOURNAMENT 6 and 8 p.m. tonight (February down the court. Northumber- &INAL 21) at Lancaster. The fee is $82 for mem- others. The advanced fee is land took a 23-14 lead before bers/$97 for nonmembers .ORTHUMBERLAND %SSEX $ISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP Sharda Beane answered with $30 for members and $65 for 3EMIlNALS Northumberland’s Nia Jones per week. There are weekly others. Register at 39 William .ORTHUMBERLAND #OLONIAL a three-pointer for the Devils. field trips and children swim had a game-high 23 points in Beane struck three times from B. Graham Court in Kilmar- "EACH the tournament championship at the Y’s pool daily. Contact nock, or call the YMCA. %SSEX ,ANCASTER three-point land on the night the YMCA at 39 William B. to help the Indians claim the and finished with 13 points as 0ARENTCHILD 6ARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL trophy. Graham Court in Kilmarnock, SWIM LESSONS .ORTHERN .ECK $ISTRICT the high scorer for Lancaster. or call 435-0223. TOURNAMENT Jones scored eight of Nor- She hit back-to-back to pull Parent/child swimming &INAL thumberland’s 10 points in the Lancaster within five, 25-20, 7ELLNESS ASSESSMENT lessons will be taught at the .ORTHUMBERLAND ,ANCASTER fourth quarter as they fended with just over three minutes to DAY YMCA indoor pool at 5:30 off a late-game charge by the go in the third. The Northern Neck Family p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays 3EMIlNALS host Devils. Sutton also hit from the YMCA will celebrate Wellness February 26 through March ,ANCASTER %SSEX The two teams traded shots Assessment Day from 9 a.m. to 31. This class is for parents and .ORTHUMBERLAND #OLONIAL cheap seats with 13 seconds "EACH in the first quarter and Nor- remaining in the third to close noon February 23, by appoint- their child ages 6 to 36 months. thumberland took a 9-7 lead the gap to three, 33-30, but ment. Stations will include Each class is 30 minutes. The 5PCOMING GAMES and led for the remainder. Rajaa Shabazz sank two free ,ANCASTERS !NESHA 7HITE blood pressure, 3-minute step fee is $25 for members and $60 6ARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL AND .ORTHUMBERLANDS 2AJAA Jones drilled two from the throws to end the third with test for cardio-respiratory for others. Register at 39 Wil- &EBRUARY 3HABAZZ COLLIDE DURING 2EGION ! TOURNAMENT line with three seconds left in Northumberland in front by endurance, body composition liam B. Graham Court in Kil- THE TOURNAMENT lNAL Photo by analysis, flexibility test and CHAMPIONSHIP AT ,ANCASTER PM the first half, but then commit- five, 35-30. Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi marnock, or call the YMCA. ted a mental mistake, fouling The Lady Indians went on a upper body muscle endurance 6ARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL test. 3PRING SOCCER &EBRUARY Lancaster’s Arkasia Sutton on 9-3 run in the first five minutes three, 44-41, with just over a The YMCA is accepting reg- The assessment is for ages 18 2EGION ! TOURNAMENT a half court shot at the buzzer of the fourth to take an 11-point minute to play. istration for spring soccer for CHAMPIONSHIP AT ,ANCASTER PM for her third foul. Sutton went lead, their biggest of the night. Jones sank one at the foul to the line for three but hit only Jones hit a three-pointer to cap line and Taylor answered in the one and Lancaster trailed 20-14 the run for a 44-33 NHS lead. waning seconds for the 45-42 heading into the locker room. The Lady Devils battled final. Slips Available!* The two teams went cold back with a quick eight unan- Taylor finished with 12 SPORT ȗ͗ Ȁ from the floor for the first three swered points. Aaliyah Morris- points for the Lady Devils and Ǥ minutes of the third as Jones Lee opened the run with a shot Shabazz added seven for Nor- SHORTS Come and check out our newly sat the bench in foul trouble for and the Devils stole the ball for thumberland. renovated yacht service and the Indians. a layup by Beane to close the repair building! Northumberland’s Justice gap to seven. Anesha White’s 3EE SLIDE SHOW ■ $OG TRAINING Gordon finally hit for the Indi- basket and another LHS steal Beginning March 18, the ans and Northumberland came and a goal by Shamerah Taylor AT 22ECORDCOM Northern Neck Kennel Club Quiet Park-like Setting Dealer Full-Service ABYC Boatyard up with an immediate steal pulled Lancaster to within will offer training classes On Rappahannock River Ƥ at Waters Edge Farm LLC, Located in Topping, VA 15-Ton Hydraulic Trailer Beanes Road, Heathsville. Marina: 804-758-4457 Boatyard: 804-758-4747 Classes will address puppy www.regentpointmarina.com obedience, advanced agility, Weekly Tides foundation skills, rally, basic Windmill Point – Sunrise & Moon - February - March, 2013 obedience, canine good citi- zen, therapy, agility for fun Fri. 2/22 Low 2:24 0.2’ Sunrise 6:46 Tue. 2/26 Low 5:23 -0.2’ Sunrise 6:40 and freestyle. Registration High 8:34 1.2’ Sunset 5:52 High 11:41 1.3’ Sunset 5:56 is due by March 8. 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Kilmarnock +ILMARNOCK s 6IRGINIA 2!00!(!../#+ 2%#/2$ &EBRUARY s # Christchurch is top seed in Prep League tourney; ranked #1 in state poll With a double overtime The Seahorses will play in championship game at 1 p.m. victory over Trinity Episco- the VPL semifinals on Friday, Saturday, February 23, at Col- pal School, and victories over February 22, against the legiate School. Fork Union Military Academy winner of the 4/5 match-up The Seahorses are also #1 in and Woodberry Forest School, of Saint Christopher’s School the latest VISAA state poll. The Christchurch School clinched and Collegiate School. Tip-off VISAA state tournament will the number one seed in the is at 5:30 p.m. at Collegiate start next week. Christchurch Virginia Prep League tourna- School. Should the Seahorses will host a quarterfinal game ment. win, they will play in the on Wednesday, February 27. EVANS BOWLING CENTER RESULTS 'ROUNDHOG $AY BREAKFAST COOKS FROM LEFT ARE *IM 9OUNG *OHN 4IDWELL $AVE 4URNEY *IM #HARBENEAU 7YLIE 7RIGHT !NKER -ADSEN *OEL $UGAN 'EORGE "OTT *OHN (ENLEY %DDIE ,ADIES ,EAGUE had a 321 set with games of lene Benson had a 103 game. 7HICHARD *OHN 0AYNE 'EORGE #URRIE #HARLIE #OSTELLO AND EVENT COORDINATOR "ILL &ORD Marsha Nash led R. P. Waller 121 and 117. Betty Evans -ENS ,EAGUE in three wins over Davis Auto bowled a 316 set with games 1. Evans, 11/4. with the week’s highest set, a of 100, 106 and 110. Donna 2. Naturals, 10/5. Sailing club celebrates Groundhog Day 365, with games of 103, 134 Thomas had a 106 game. 3. Nobletts, 9/6. and 128. Dee Atkins bowled a For Yeatman’s, Joan Bowles 4. D&L, 6/9. Members and guests of the who stated that it was “really Another member, Adri- 350 set with games of 104, 105 rolled a 313 set with games 5. Hammocks, 5/10. Yankee Point Racing and Cruis- nice to see the men cooking enne Green, advised that she and 141, the week’s highest of 108 and 107. Alma George 6. Creek Boys, 4/11. ing Club celebrated Groundhog and serving during the event.” was “ready to begin thinking score. Ola Rae Nash bowled had a 302 set with a 117 High team game, first, Natu- Day with a traditional pancake Other members voiced surprise about getting her garden in” a 347 set with games of 103, game. rals, 506; second, Naturals, and sausage breakfast high- that the pancakes were fluffy and was frankly a little tired of 126 and 118. Jean Reynolds Tri-Star won two games 501. lighted by a competition to and unburned. A few indicated low temperatures. “I’m ready had games of 101 and 106. from D & L Doc n’ Divas. High team set, first, Natu- name the club’s imaginary that they were pleasantly sur- to spend more time outside,” For Davis Auto, Marie Pic- Shona Pacheco bowled a 341 rals, 1,421; second, Nobletts, groundhog. According to rear prised at how skilled some said Green who was bundled card tallied a 328 set with set with games of 118 and 1,404. commodore Sara Ford, whose skippers could be in the kitchen in several sweaters. games of 119, 108 and 101. 124. Mary Newton had a 122 High individual game, first, husband Bill coordinated the when given “proper culinary Her sentiments were echoed Sandra Evans had 317 set with game. Don Powell, 167; second, event, no one had actually seen supervision.” by member John McConnico games of 102 and 121. For D & L, Terry Stillman Ernie George, 163. a groundhog coming out to Several members were cer- whose entry, “Yancey Poin- The Corner Restaurant took scored a 330 set with games High individual set, first, check his shadow in Lancaster, tain that winter was here to dexter,” garnered the number three games from Yeatman’s of 105 and 126. Linda Lake Powell, 443; second, Curtis but everyone seemed to have an stay. “You can bet we’re going one spot in the naming con- Forklift. Mary Savalina scored rolled a 309 set with games Walker, 396. opinion about the truthfulness to have six more weeks of it,” test. “It was based on some- a 352 set with games of 104, of 113 and 100. Beverley High individual average, of the tradition. said member Josie Crichton thing to go with the begin- 123 and 125. Gayle Conrad Benson had a 104 game. Dar- Powell, 119. “I think it’s just a fun way to who had been shaken but not ning letters in Yankee Point,” enjoy a winter morning regard- injured when she steered her said McConnico, who was less of what the groundhog says car into a road bank rather awarded a small, groundhog- the weather is going to be for than a tree during Lancaster’s type stuffed animal as his RIVER LANES BOWLING RESULTS the next six weeks,” said Ford, last snowfall. prize. -ONDAY $EADWOODS, first, 4HURSDAY 7ILD 4HANGS Don Powell, 728. Men’s handi- Top Flight; second, Hit Da Head- first, A&D; second, Team 3; and cap game, Jenkins, 347; and Spay/neuter program covers dogs and cats pin; and third, Herd of Turtles. third, Dixie Chicks. handicap series, John E. News- 4UESDAY 0ARTY !NIMALS &RIDAY )NCREDIBOWLERS, ome, 805. The Animal Welfare Northumberland, Richmond No forms need to be filled first, The Gang; second, Basket first, Senior Adventure; second, Women’s scratch game, Bri- League of the Northern Neck and Westmoreland counties, out or prior approval, said Case; and third, Balls of Fire. Holy Rollers; and third, Main gitte Drake, 245; and scratch will offer its 50% spay/neuter said Harvell. All spays and Harvell. Owners just make 7EDNESDAY (UMPDAY Street Chevron. series, Drake, 611. Women’s rebate program in recognition neuters must be done on or an appointment with the vet- (UMDINGERS first, Dunn’s 7EEKLEY (IGH 3CORES handicap game, Glenna Cantrell, of World Spay Day USA Feb- between these dates. erinarian of their choice, pay Auto; second, The Road Run- Men’s scratch game, Larry Jen- 288; and handicap series, Tina ruary 26, according to Judith The program, not to exceed the bill and then send proof ners; and third, G-Force. kins, 287; and scratch series, Lyons, 743. Harvell. $50 per animal, applies to of payment (paid bill) to the The rebate program applies dogs and cats, she said. The Animal Welfare League, P.O. from February 26 through rebate applies only to steril- Box 975, White Stone, VA HealthLine: Quick Start for a Healthier Heart March 19 to the pets of per- ization surgery charges. No 22578 postmarked no later manent residents of Lancaster, other services are covered. than April 6 to be eligible. Content source: Mayo Clinic Health Heart Plan By now, you’re probably 10 minutes of moderately sleep each night. Yes, each Several Stripers swim personal aware that February is Heart intense physical activity person’s sleep needs vary Health Month. to what you do every day. slightly, but eight is a good Most of us have sported Sure government recom- target number. bests to place in the Gregg Memorial our red clothing for National mendations say 30 minutes For information about Go Red for Women day to or more, but the bottom line medical procedures avail- Seven members of the North- the 200-yard backstroke in raise awareness for women’s is even 10 minutes makes a able in Kilmarnock and the ern Neck Family YMCA Strip- personal record time and third heart disease, donated $1 to difference. For example, just surrounding areas, physi- ers, participated in the David in the 100-yard individual an American Heart Associa- 60 to 90 minutes a week of cian information, specialty Gregg III Memorial Swim medley. tion fund at our local grocery physical activity can reduce classes, and community Meet February 9 and 10 at the Esther Glover was first in store checkout counter, and your heart disease risk by up resources, call the RGH NOVA of Virginia Aquatics the 50-yard breast stroke with likely consumed a bite or two to half. That’s a big benefit HealthLine, 435-8010. Center in Richmond. a personal record, second in of heart healthy dark choco- from a pretty small commit- The event was sponsored the 50-yard freestyle with a late in honor of Valentine’s ment on your part. by Virginia Masters Team personal record, second in the Day. It doesn’t have to be elab- (VMST) and hosted more than 200-yard freestyle, third in As this month of recog- orate—take the stairs, take Support 120 swimmers from 19 differ- 200-yard individual medley, nition comes to an end, try a walk, just get moving. As ent teams. The Stripers team is and fifth in the 100-yard free- to keep in mind that main- you become more active, you affiliated with VMST. style. taining your heart health is can try to increase your total Your The meet was highlighted Charlotte Hollings swam important year round. Dr. amount of activity a day. with a record-breaking 50-yard &RANK -ILLER SWAM TO to firsts in the 1,000-yard David Hughes, cardiologist Sleep 8. Quality sleep is freestyle by VMST swimmer, FOUR GOLD MEDALS IN PERSONAL freestyle, a personal record, for Rappahannock General good for your heart. It can be RECORD TIMES Marie Kelleher, 100, who com- 200-yard freestyle, 50-yard Hospital and Bon Secours a challenge to make time for Home peted as the oldest female in butterfly, 100-yard individual Heart and Vascular Institute good sleep, but it’s impor- history ever to swim an event, yard freestyle, and 1,000-yard medley, 200-yard individual suggests striving to incorpo- tant. For two weeks try to get reported Stripers coach Kath- freestyle, as well as the 100- medley, and second in the rate these three recommen- eight hours of good, quality ryn Gregory. yard breast stroke. All of his 50-yard back stroke, third in dations from the Mayo Clinic Team! Richard “Dick” Scott swims were in personal record the 200-yard back stroke. Healthy Heart Plan. received gold medals in the times. Ray Funkhouser received They are designed to help 50-yard breast stroke, 100-yard Andrea Latell finished first firsts in the 100 and 200-yard you combat heart disease by breast stroke, 200-yard breast in the 1,000-yard freestyle, breast stroke, and second in making simple changes that Donate Your Boat stroke, 200-yard butterfly; 100, 100-yard back stroke; second the 50-yard breast stroke. will get you on the path to a 200, and 400-yard individual in the 50-yard back stroke in Gregory placed first in the healthier heart. to medley. personal record time, third in 50, 100, 200-yard backstroke The 5-10-8 Plan The Kiwanis Club of the Frank Miller also was golden the 200-yard breast stroke in and 100-yard individual Eat 5. Eat five servings of in the 100-yard freestyle, 200- personal record time, first in medley. fruit and vegetables a day Northern Neck, Kids Foundation, Inc. to boost your heart health. Start by eating breakfast and UÀi>ÌÊÌ>ÝÊ`i`ÕVÌÊLiiwÌ including at least one serv- SPORT SHORTS ing of fruit or vegetable. UÀiiÊ«VÕ« ■ ,UNCH AND A MOVIE will challenge champion “The ■ 'OLF OPEN Snack on vegetables or fruit U >ÌÃÊLiiwÌÊ>Ài>ÊÞÕÌ The Virginia Aeronautical Mempho Mopho,” Mark Bra- Rappahannock Westminster- in between meals. Make a Historical Society will meet vura for the NWA Continen- Canterbury’s 29th annual Open conscious effort to include Call 804-438-6413 at 11:30 a.m. February 21 at tal Championship. Tag team Golf Tournament to benefit the fruits and vegetables in your the Pilot House Restaurant in champions Brandon Day and RW-C Fellowship Fund, will be daily meals. 804-462-7018 or 804-435-2703 Topping. The program will Aden Chambers will take on held April 23 at the King Carter Move 10. Add at least be a Virginians War Veterans the “Outlaw Ink.” Golf Club. There will be flights DVD about Virginia veterans for men and for women. who served in the China- ■ -ASTERS RAFFLE For fees, brochures, and Burma-India theater, and The Boys & Girls Club of registration information, call INDIAN CREEK YACHT Staff Sgt. Bill Hulcher, a the Northern Neck is raffling the RW-C development office World War II POW will be a package of two tickets to at 438-4350, or email founda- & COUNTRY CLUB interviewed. the final practice round of [email protected]. The agenda includes dis- the 2013 Masters Tourna- cussion of plans for an ment and entrance to the Par ■ 3T 0ATRICKS "RIDGE upcoming chapter dinner. 3 Tournament at the Augusta The annual St. Patrick’s All guests and the public are National Country Club Day Dessert Bridge will be invited to the meeting which April 10. A drawing will be held at 12:30 p.m. March will include lunch from the held on, or before March 1. 15 at De Sales Hall in Kil- Pilot House Buffet. Tickets will be delivered in marnock. Mahjong, canasta, March. scrabble, bunco and pinochle The raffle tickets are $100 players are welcome. ■ 0RO WRESTLING each. Tickets may be pur- Tables of four are $ The Northern Neck’s Only Private Club Offering: The Hartfield Volunteer chased at Golden Eagle, King 20. Make checks payable to: -18 Hole Golf Course & Practice Facilities Fire Department will hold its Carter, Indian Creek, Quin- Women of St. Francis. To annual NWA Fusion profes- ton Oaks and Hobbs Hole reserve a table, call Lorri -Active Yacht Club & 38 Slip Marina with Slip Rental Available sional wrestling fundraiser golf courses, Noblett Appli- Amidon at 462-6140, or send -Indoor/Outdoor Tennis & Pickleball at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Febru- ance, The Sports Centre, a reservation request and -Fine Dining & Social Events ary 23, at the Middlesex High Lamberth Building Materi- check to Lorri Amidon,c/o -Youth Programs, Summer Sport & Sail Camps, Under 45 membership category School gymnasium in Saluda. als, Main Street Pharmacy, Women of St. Francis, P.O. Tickets are $10 at the door. Boys & Girls Club, or bgcnn. Box 220, Mollusk, VA www.icycc.com “Chop Daddy” Biggie Biggs com. 22517. 804.435.1340 ~ 362 Club Drive, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
# s &EBRUARY 2!00!(!../#+ 2%#/2$ +ILMARNOCKs6IRGINIA Bay bounty attracts wintering waterfowl by Kathy Reshetiloff quarry of hunters and bird and small animals. They * Bombay Hook National Bay Journal News Service watchers, Canada geese must run along the surface Wildlife Refuge: Smyrna, The Chesapeake Bay is feed in wetlands and farm of the water to take flight. Del. 302-653-6872 known for its importance to fields. But keep an eye out Diving ducks can be further * Prime Hook National waterfowl. About one-third for a lesser known visitor, separated into bay, sea and Wildlife Refuge: Milton, of all waterfowl that winter the snow goose, easily dis- river ducks. Del. 302-684-8419 on the Atlantic Coast do it tinguished by its white body, Bay ducks feed in shal- * Blackwater National right here. black wingtips and pink feet low water, foraging for both Wildlife Refuge: Cambridge, But the suburban land- and bills. plants and animals. Males Md. 410-228-2677 scape where I live and work The greatest variety of have contrasting head and * Eastern Neck National provides a limited view of waterfowl are the ducks. body colors while the females Wildlife Refuge: Rock Hall, wintering waterfowl. Sure, I They are often characterized are dark or brown. The most Md. 410-639-7056 pass fields filled with Canada by their feeding methods: famous is the canvasback, * Patuxent Research !N ORIGINAL PAINTING BY 'ROVER #ANTWELL ABOVE WILL BE RAFmED dabbling or diving. with its sloping black bill, Refuge: Laurel, Md. 301- AT 0REVIEW .IGHT geese and see mallards near the developed shorelines, but Dabbling ducks feed by red eyes and head, and white 497-5580 that’s about all. straining food from the back. Canvasbacks congre- * John Heinz National It is easy to forget that the water’s surface or by sub- gate on the water in large Wildlife Refuge: Philadel- bay watershed lures a great merging their heads while flocks known as rafts. Other phia, Pa. 215-365-3118 Waterfowl Show their tails remain out of bay ducks include the greater * Back Bay National variety of birds from Alaska, Canada, the north central U.S. the water. Males are usu- and lesser scaup. Wildlife Refuge: Virginia and New England. Swans, ally brightly colored while Sea ducks are commonly Beach, Va. 757-301-7329 to feature variety geese and ducks seek out the females are drab. Plants make found in deeper, open waters. * Chincoteague National rivers, creeks and wetlands up most dabblers’ diets. Dab- Most sea ducks feed pri- Wildlife Refuge: Chin- of the bay for food critical to blers take flight by leaping marily on animals such as coteague, Va. 757-336-6122 of art and activities their survival. from the surface of the water crabs, clams and barnacles. * Eastern Shore of Vir- Swans are the largest of and can be found on rivers The long-tailed duck sports ginia National Wildlife The weekend of March Ann Holloway has com- waterfowl and the tundra and close to shorelines. contrasting brown and white Refuge: Cape Charles, Va. 16 and 17 the White Stone pleted a new painting of buf- swan travels the farthest — The most common of the colors and long tail feathers. 757-331-2760 firehouse will be filled with fleheads especially for this more than 4,000 miles — dabblers is the mallard duck. Sloping foreheads identify * Great Dismal Swamp paintings, carvings, photog- show. Signed and numbered to winter primarily on the The male has a dark green the white-winged, surf, and National Wildlife Refuge: raphy and bronze sculpture prints will be given to all who Eastern Shore. These large head while the female is black scoter. The bufflehead Suffolk, Va. 757-986-3705 for the 34th annual Rappa- attend the Preview Night. white birds are easily recog- dusky brown. Another dab- is a small black and white * Elizabeth Hartwell hannock River Waterfowl Weekend visitors to the show nized by their black bills and bler is the American black duck. Like its name implies, Mason Neck National Wild- Show. also will receive prints of this straight necks. Tundra swans duck. Both male and female the male of this duck has an life Refuge: Lorton, Va. 703- Artists from New York painting. often flock together on shal- American black ducks look easily identified puffy head. 490-4979 to Florida will exhibit their The weekend door prize is a low ponds. similar to mallard hens, only The three species of river * Occoquan Bay National wildfowl art. pair of decoys carved by John Another swan, the mute darker. These two species ducks are all mergansers. Wildlife Refuge: Wood- The festivities will begin Day of Cecilton, Md. swan, is an invasive, nonna- often interbreed. Other dab- The mergansers prey on fish bridge, Va. 703-490-4979 with a Preview Night Gala On March 16, the Rappah- tive bird from Europe. The blers include the American caught in fresh and brackish * Presquile /James River March 15, said co-chairman annock Carvers and Collec- mute swan competes with wigeon, green-winged teal, water. Mergansers are iden- National Wildlife Refuge: Pat Bruce. This event gives tors Guild will be holding their other waterfowl for food northern pintail (the male has tified by long thin serrated Prince George, Va. 804-829- attendees an opportunity annual carving contest in the and habitat. Orange bills and long black tail feathers), and bills and crested heads. The 9020 to visit with the artists and White Stone Women’s Club S-shaped necks distinguish northern shoveler (named for red-breasted, hooded and * Rappahannock River perhaps purchase a paint- building. The contest will host the invading mute swan from its large spatula-like bill). common merganser all over- Valley National Wildlife ing, carving or sculpture the I.W.C.A. Canvas Decoy our native tundra swan. Diving ducks have legs winter in the bay area. Refuge: Prince George, Va. early. Preview Night guests Championship. This contest Constant honking signals located toward the rear of the Nearby National Wildlife 804-333-1470 will have a chance on win- also hosts the only buoy body the arrival of the familiar body. This makes walking on Refuges provide some of the ning a special door prize, an decoy contest in the country. Canada goose with its black land difficult. Diving ducks best opportunities to see a Kathryn Reshetiloff is with original painting by Grover The Virginia Waterfowlers’ and white head, brown back swim underwater, pursuing greater variety of wintering the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Cantwell of Salisbury, Md. Association will have special and pale breast. A favorite fish or searching the bottom waterfowl, so check out one Service’s Chesapeake Bay Cantwell has been working presentations and demonstra- for roots and seeds of grasses of these refuges this season: Field Office in Annapolis. as a professional artist for tions for all ages, and activi- over two decades. ties for children ages 6 and “I am an artist by the gift older. of God. I have had no formal Sponsors are W. F. Booth SPORT SHORTS training; everything I have and Son Inc., for the show ■ #UE SHOT accomplished is self-taught,” prints, Bank of Lancaster and KC’s Crabs and Cues hosts an in-house pool tournament said Cantwell. He is known Bay Trust, Rappahannock open to everyone at 8 p.m. Wednesdays. around Maryland and Vir- Rentals, Lawler Real Estate, ginia for his detailed paint- Paul Sciacchitano and Welby ings that capture the wet- Saunders of Wells Fargo Advi- ■ 9OUTH WRESTLING lands and birds of the East- sors, Currie Funeral Home, The Northern Neck Wrestling Club (NNWC) is enroll- ern Shore. Willaby’s Catering and Colo- ing for wrestling for all Northern Neck kids in grades one Cantwell exhibits in shows ryn Studio. through eight. Training is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the mid-Atlantic area. His The fire department will sell and the season continues through March. work may be found in gal- a variety of lunch items both To register, visit a training session from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at leries on Maryland’s Eastern days. the NNWC facility on Dodlyt Road behind the old Northum- Shore and in private collec- Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 berland High School in Heathsville, or call coach Steven tions throughout the area. p.m. March 16 and 10 a.m. to Hanks at 370-2191. The fee is $110; USA Wrestling mem- This is his 15th year as an 4 p.m. March 17. bers pay $75. exhibitor at this show. Admission is $8, with chil- Invitations for the Preview dren under 12 admitted free. Night have been mailed. The Rappahannock River To receive one, contact Pat Waterfowl Show is sponsored &ROM LEFT ARE "EVERLY 4RICE %LANA 7ILSON (ANNAH (AMLETT Bruce at 435-6355, or info@ by the White Stone Volunteer !LEXIS #RABBE !MAYA #RABBE AND 4Y +IRBY rrws.org. Tickets for Preview Fire Department and all pro- Night must be reserved by ceeds benefit the operations of March 8. the department. Trice places in top 10 at 4-H district contest CLUB GOLF by Diana Garrettson proud of all the county 4-H Club Leader youth for stepping up and 1UINTON /AKS MEN passing the first requirement The Quinton Oaks Senior Men's League first flight winners Northumberland Middle for the Northumberland 4-H for February 12 were first, Ed Hoeck; second, Don Short; and School student Beverly Trice Horse Team for 2013. third, Dick Conley. Second flight winners were first, Wayne Oliff; and nine members of the Nor- Further team requirements second, Larry Lumley; and third, (tie) John Boidock, Bruce Berry thumberland County Bills, and activities as the season and Will Snyder. Beaks & Hooves 4-H club progresses include partici- SELF participated in the recent pation in a local horse show, South East District Hip- local 4-H educational con- Crane Service, Inc. pology Contest in Hanover tests, passing skills evalua- #2!.% 2%.4!, s 2)'').' BRIDGE RESULTS County. tion with their project horse, The educational contest is qualifying at the district horse 42%% 2%-/6!, s &2%% %34)-!4%3 Five tables were in play February 13 at the Woman’s Club of required for 4-H youth trying show, drill team at Richmond Operated by Herbert Blake “Big Boy” White Stone. out for the Northumberland County Fair, then on to the 4ON #RANE s FT 2EACH County 4-H Horse team for Winners north/south were first, Cynthia Birdsall and Arden State Level 4-H Horse Show P.O. Box 12 0HONE Durham; and second, Virginia Adair and Alice Slember. 2013. & Hippology Contest in Sep- Lively, VA 22507 Fax: 804-462-7037 Winners east/west were first, Tom Doyle and Carolyn Wood; Horse project youth must tember. and second, Jane Bunnell and Ginger Klapp. demonstrate knowledge of The next bridge for this group is Thursday, February 21, and horse biology, disease pro- Monday, February 25, at 1 p.m. cesses, feeding and care, identification of horse breeds, conformation as well as be familiar with various Real . Local . Radio Oil Change Special horsemanship disciplines and types of equipment used. The contest drew in 111 youth from the South East $29.95 district. Contests included hippology (horse knowledge) The Weather Phone Up to 5 qts. of API oil, written test, horse slides/ identification, horse judging filter and topoff fluids. and team question which all 443-4400 comprised a total score for Synthetic oil slightly higher. each youth in the Junior Divi- Sponsored by King’s Cleaning Service sion, ages 9 to 13, or senior division, ages 14 to 18. Clip & Save & bring in Northumberland sent senior Ty Kirby, and juniors, Maggie Collins, Alexis Price good thru 2/28/2013 Crabbe, Amaya Crabbe, Hannah Hamlett, Maddie Rothwell, Lucy Shryock, Beverly Trice and Elana DAVIS Wilson. Auto Sales, Inc., Kilmarnock, VA Trice placed first in horse judging and ranked eighth- (804) 435-1818 place overall. VA Dealer 7915 The club and leaders are &EBRUARY s C5 2APPAHANNOCK 2ECORD 3CHOOLNotebook +ILMARNOCK 6! Belle Isle SCHOOL REPORTS to host
■ !RT BASICS ■ (ERITAGE ARTS workshop The Rappahannock Art League Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern will offer a three-part workshop, will host a kaleidoscope-mak- Basic Drawing and Watercolor ing workshop with the Tavern for teachers Painting Techniques, February Woodworkers Guild at 10 a.m. Belle Isle State Park will host 26 and 27, March 19 and 20 and Wednesday, February 27, in the a Project Water Education for April 9 and 10 at the Studio Gal- Transportation Museum Build- Teachers (WET) workshop from lery at 19 North Main Street in ing in Heathsville. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7. Teach- Kilmarnock. The class fee is $25 for mem- ers and non-formal educators are For complete details, including bers and $30 for others. The invited. times, topics, fees and materials materials fee is $25. Register at The workshop is free and will list, or to register, visit the gallery, rhhtfoundation.org, rhhtadmin@ feature lessons about wetlands or call 436-9309. earthlink.net, or 580-3377. and water quality to take home, said Charlene Talcott, chief ranger ■ "LAND SCHOLARSHIPS ■ for interpretation and education. Lions Club will host the Bland ,IFELONG ANTIQUES Auctioneers and estate special- Participants will engage in Music Scholarship competition ists Larry and Linda Makowski cooperative learning, experienc- at 2 p.m. February 24 at Rappah- will lead “Antiques, Apprais- Flags for the classrooms ing the many activities they can annock Westminster-Canterbury als, Auctions,” a Rappahannock !MERICAN ,EGION 0OST RECENTLY FULlLLED A REQUEST FROM ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL %RNEST 0ALIN TO teach, said Talcott. (RW-C). The Lions of Virginia Institute for Lifelong Learning SUPPLY mAGS FOR EACH OF THE ,ANCASTER -IDDLE 3CHOOL CLASSROOMS &ROM LEFT ARE *A 0OUNDSTONE Project WET addresses atmo- Bland Music Scholarship Foun- course, from 10 a.m. to noon 0ALIN PRINCIPAL +IM (AMMOND "ILLY %LSWICK AND -IKE /STEEN !LL FOUR MEN ARE 6IETNAM 7AR spheric water, surface water, dation Inc. provides performing March 4, 11 and 18 at RCC’s Kil- VETERANS h0OST CONTINUES TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO VETERANS AND THE COMMUNITY AND EMBRACES ground water, cultural and his- opportunities as well as scholar- marnock Center. THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO v SAID PUBLICITY OFlCER 4HOMAS * "UNDY h/UR MISSION OF PROMOTING torical uses of water, and contem- ships to gifted music students. Advance registration is required @!MERICANISM AND THE @PATRIOTIC MENTORING OF !MERICAS YOUTH WE DEEM EXTREMELY IMPORTANT porary water management issues As much as $18,000 is pro- with a tuition payment of $35. To 4HE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THOSE PATRIOTIC NEEDS OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL BY PROVIDING THEM THESE such as nonpoint source pollu- vided to finalists for college register, contact Sharon Drotleff mAGS IS WELCOMEDv tion, she said. tuition, music lessons, summer at the Rappahannock Community All participants receive a free music programs or other music College Educational Foundation book filled with lesson plans and education endeavors. To register, office, 333-6707, 877-722-3679, other educational aids. call Pam Kidwell at 436-1905. or [email protected]. To register, call the park at 462-5030. ■ #O PARENTING LHS announces first The Middle Peninsula North- ■ ,IFELONG BAY ern Neck Community Services Dr. David Malmquist and Dr. NMS A Honor Board Prevention Services Divi- John Boon of the Virginia Insti- sion will conduct a Children First tute of Marine Science will dis- semester High Honors Roll announced co-parenting education class cuss “Global Warming in Chesa- Northumberland Middle from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. February 23 peake Bay,” a Rappahannock Lancaster High School Sophomores, T’Kala Nguyen, Benjamin Nicker- School recently released its A at the Warsaw Counseling Center Institute for Lifelong Learning recently announced the High Brown, Haley Dull, Amaya son, Weston Schomer, Scottie Honor Roll for the first semester at 414 Main Street in Warsaw. course, from 1 to 3 p.m. March 6, Honors, A’s and B’s Honor Henderson, Frantasia Scott, William Smith, Kath- of the 2012-13 academic session. The class is designed to prevent 13 and 20 at the VIMS facility at Roll for the first semester of Howard, Sean Jones, Le’Aria erine Thomas and KaDasia Students named to the Honor custody conflicts for divorced, Gloucester Point. the 2012-13 academic ses- Kelley, Triston McCart- Veney. Roll are: separated spouses, single parents. Advance registration is required sion. ney, Timothy McDaniels, Seniors, William Abbott, Grade 6, Nicholas Basye, W. The fee is $50 per person. Pre- with a tuition payment of $35. To Students earning Highest Caroline Merryman, Larry Ahmed Aburizek, Brandi Cole Basye, Jeffrey Brooks, registation, including payment, register, contact Sharon Drotleff Honors are: O’Bier, Jasmine Owens, Benton, Anthony Burrell, Anajah Carter, Madison Clarke, is required. Call 1-888-773-8550, at the Rappahannock Community Freshmen, Alesha Ball, Brook Reed, Braxton Rob- Casey Clarke, Kelvonna Clay- Savannah Goodman, Izaak Hagy, or visit rvuc.com. College Educational Foundation Shelby Barnett, Kalin Benza, bins, Brandon Self, Alexis ton, Marissa Coates, Dustin Rachel Jackson, Emily McYoung, office, 333-6707, 877-722-3679, Lacy Brocklebank, Alexan- Smith, Jamea Smith, Joel Crenshaw, Forrest Dannewitz, Annie Newsome, Nathan Parker, dra Clayton, James Coates, Spiers, Daniel Thomas, Kelli Cassie Haydon, Tikoya Hen- ■ or [email protected]. Zoie Sadler, Laura Westberg and #ONSERVATION Emily Haydon, Elizabeth Tignor, Justin Washington derson, Lauren Hudnall, Tahi Williams. SCHOLARSHIPS Hyde, Emma Kane, Patrick and Christian Woolard. Jonathan Jackson, Skylar Grade 7, Khadijah Bea, Kath- The Northern Neck Soil & ■ -C#ULLOUGH Kelley, Grant Long, Julia Juniors, Olivia Beck, Shane Kellum, William Kellum, erine Bruneault, Cynthia Davis, Water Conservation District and 3CHOLARSHIP Mahoney, Mikayla Mead- Chambers, Ta’Sheem Crosby, Gerquel Owens, Samantha Christian Headley, Abigail Kiss, Virginia Association of Soil and The MaryWinston McCullough ows, Abby Nelson, Alli- John DeGaetani, Tykasia Parks, Paige Pittman, Chey- Marcia Swann and Morgan Water Conservation Districts Scholarship is awarded to a grad- son Savoy, Cole Schomer, Gaskins, Carli Hanback, enne Seaver, Hannah Smith, Wilson. (VASWCD) recently announced uating high school senior. The William Smith, Tanner Trenae’ Henderson, Thomas Brigette Nicole Stump, Sham- Grade 8, Trinity Bea, Mary two $1,000 scholarship opportu- recipient must be a resident of Steensma, Tyler Williams Hyde, Lauren James, Tomasia erah Taylor, Tyasia Thompson Ellis, Jillian Jett and Alexis nities for Northern Neck students Lancaster County, a member of and Samantha Woodcock. Kelly, Kate Nelson, Lysa and Nicholas Whay. Newsome. pursuing a major related to natu- Grace Episcopal Church in Kil- ral resource conservation and/or marnock, or a graduating senior environmental studies. Applica- from Lancaster High School. tions are due March 1. Applications are available from Guidelines and applications the Grace Episcopal Church office JEWELRY are available by contacting Faye or the LHS guidance department. Andrashko at faye.andrashko@ The deadline is March 1. nnswcd.org, 333-3525, ext. 113, or 5550 Richmond Road in FACTS Warsaw. ■ %DUCATIONAL GRANTS BY ROSS CHRISTIANSEN St. Mary’s Whitechapel Epis- It is estimated that about 10 billion ■ 3EWING CLASS copal Church educational grant The Friendship Community applications are available. Appli- tons of gold . . . . 100,000 times more than man House in White Stone will host a cants, or their family, must be has yet mined . . . . is contained in sea water free basic sewing class at 7 p.m. residents of Lancaster County, in the oceans of the world. Unfortunately, or the child or grandchild of a St. &ROM LEFT ARE &ORREST $ANNEWITZ #HEYENNE 3EAVER #ARTER March 7. This class is for people, 2OBBINS AND "ROOK 2EED the technology to recover this gold is not yet young, old, male, female, who Mary’s Whitechapel parishioner. know nothing about sewing and Requests for guidelines and available, and until it is economically feasible to would like to learn a few basics. applications should be sent to Kitty Hawk Air Society do so, this treasure will remain untapped. Sandy Griffith will teach this St. Mary’s Whitechapel Episco- It’s far easier to see us for all the gold class and demonstrate button and pal Church, 5940 White Chapel snap sewing and mending. Bring Road Lancaster, VA 22503; smw- inducts four new members jewelry that makes such ideal gifts. For finely- your mending. Sewing needs will [email protected]; or 462-5908, The Lancaster High School “Kitty Hawk Air Society designed rings, chains, bracelets, or earrings, be provided. To sign up, call 435- from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays John C. Gresham JROTC Kitty members are strong leaders, see us. A gift of gold is sure to be appreciated. 1413. through Fridays. All applications Hawk Air Society, named in in and out of JROTC, and must be received by April 1. honor of a Lancaster Medal bring their leadership, aca- of Honor recipient, recently demic and community ser- ■ &INANCIAL !ID $AY ■ &INANCIAL AID NIGHTS held their annual induction vice skills to bear to improve Ross’s Rings and Things, Ltd. Rappahannock Community Rappahannock Community ceremony in the LHS Media our school, community and )RVINGTON 2D s +ILMARNOCK s College will hold Financial Aid College will hold Financial Aid Center. nation,” said Wood. -ONDAY &RIDAY s 3ATURDAY Day simultaneously in the Glenns Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March The society welcomed four and the Warsaw campus lecture 6 on the Warsaw campus (room new cadets into the JROTC halls from 12:15 to 12:55 p.m. on 154) and March 7 on the Glenns equivalent of the high school’s Wednesday, February 27. campus (room 112). National Honor Society, Financial aid staff members Financial aid staff members said Chief Master Sergeant will explain RCC’s scholarship will explain RCC’s scholarship (retired) James Wood. program and assist students with program and assist students with The organization’s by-laws the 2013-14 FAFSA forms and the 2013-14 FAFSA forms and indicate the KHAS is “to 2013-14 RCC Educational Foun- 2013-14 RCC Educational Foun- uphold academic standards dation scholarship applications. dation scholarship applications. and promote further interest Financial aid applicants and par- Financial aid applicants and par- in academic achievement, ents should bring their 2012 tax ents should bring their 2012 tax create a closer and more returns. returns. efficient relationship within the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps, serve the high school and community, Shelton earns VT Dean’s List support airpower in its role in Danielle Shelton of Weems national security, and develop recently made the fall Dean’s patriotism and good citizen- List at Virginia Tech. She is ship,” said Wood. enrolled in the College of Sci- Nine cadets were eligible ence and is majoring in biol- for induction, with only four ogy. Shelton is a member of the completing the rigorous Virginia Tech Biology Club, indoctrination requirements, and this is her second year of he said. Cadets completed an being a part of the Virginia individual and group school Tech Relay for Life where and community service proj- she is this year’s team captain ect, were required to memo- for the “Hokies Hoping for a rize multiple KHAS program Cure” team. definitions they had to recite A 2011 graduate of Lan- verbatim to the instructors, caster High School, She is and personally introduce the daughter of Michael and $ANIELLE 3HELTON themselves to all current Karen Shelton of Weems. KHAS members. # s &EBRUARY 2!00!(!../#+ 2%#/2$ +ILMARNOCKs6IRGINIA College’s fall degrees Art workshops and certificates awarded Rappahannock Community Tanesha D. Scott, Caitlyn M. slated for March College recently awarded degrees Sibley*, Courtney M. Sibley*, and certificates to some 131 stu- Leah E. Therrien*, Melissa J. The Rappahannock Art offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. dents who graduated following Williams¹ and James E. Yar- League will sponsor four March 19 and 20 with instruc- the fall 2012 semester. rington Jr. workshops in March. Classes tor Kathleen Noffsinger. Fol- Graduates receive their aca- Northumberland County will meet at the Studio Gal- lowing a brief review of the demic credentials at the time they graduates included Basheer J. lery at 19 North Main Street in basics of drawing and water- complete their requirements, and Abdul-Malik, Alice Bryant, Kilmarnock, unless otherwise color painting, students will may then march in the Com- Co’Reia S. Carter-Noel, John D. noted. build on wet-on-wet and wet- mencement procession the fol- Donaldson*², Jaimi C. Hughes To register for any of the on-dry watercolor techniques lowing May, if they wish. Some and Quinton P. Thompson. workshops, call 436-9309, or by learning how to paint the 165 degrees were awarded. Richmond County graduates visit the gallery at 19 North “perfect” wash. Colonial Beach graduates included Geri N. Ball, Jacqueline Main Street in Kilmarnock, Lessons on glazing, layering included Courtney A. Aclan, Jes- E. Beasley, Kelly A. Gilliland¹, said marketing committee and techniques used to build sica L. Boyer, Brian L. Chase, Jr., Yolanda M. Gray, David A. member Barbara Richards. background texture will be Katharine L. Pitts and Melissa S. Hodges, Alexandra S. Lyth*³, Mosaics 101 will be offered included along with informa- Celebrating 100 Sneed. Kirsten B. Minor³, James E. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March tion about landscape and sea- 4O CELEBRATE 4HE ,EARNING #ENTER 0RESCHOOLS TH DAY OF Essex County graduates Scates, Edwin K. Scott and Dor- 7 with instructor Sukey Star- scape painting, said Richards. SCHOOL PRE + STUDENTS AND TEACHERS DRESSED UP TO BE YEARS included La Toya M. Bundy, othy M. Walker. key. Students will create a 10 Students will be encouraged OLD 4HE STUDENTS PRACTICED COUNTING GROUPS OF SPECIAL Lawanda L. Burton, Jaime D. Westmoreland County gradu- X 10 mosaic accent mirror in to choose their own subjects, SNACK ITEMS AND COUNTED BY TENS FOR A TASTY TREAT &ROM LEFT Clark, Cody L. Clarke, Lindsey ates included Betty C. Allison, one session. All materials will as the lessons move from ARE #OLBY #RANDALL (ARRISON (INTON AND 4AKAYA .EWTON M. Davenport, Angel W. Faw, Noreal S. Bibbens*², Kervin W. be supplied. This workshop beginner to intermediate skills Brittany F. Owens, Rashard Rol- Brown, Jr., Brittany N. Hunter, will be held at Starkey’s home in preparation for session 3 lins, Olivia L. Schools and Kath- Zachary C. Morris, Markie L. studio in Ophelia. which will take place April 9 ryn R. Skelton¹. Pitts, Crystal B. Sandy, Kelly M. Collage will be offered from and 10. Christchurch names Lancaster County graduates Swain, Scott P. Taylor, and Patri- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 12 Pastel painting will be included Sean T. Bowles, Donna cia A. Wilson. with instructor Rose Nygaard. offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. L. Harlow, Sean R. Lynch², *Phi Theta Kappa Interna- Students will explore the his- March 26, 27 and 28 with Stephanie M. Merrill, Whitney tional Honor Society tory of collage followed by an instructor Lella Lee Edwards. Headmaster’s List T. Nickens, Kristin E. Shahan¹, +Who’s Who Among Students introduction to the materials Following a review of the prin- Christchurch School head- Anna Moore, Alex Moreno, Edna M. Smith, Jane K. Spen- in American Junior Colleges and techniques used. There ciples of pastel painting and master John Byers recently Bryce Norvell, Xiao Pang, cer*, and Tamara C. Taylor. ¹cum laude—requires a grade- will be major emphasis on the the materials available to the announced the Headmaster’s List Ashley Waite, Jiayuan Wang Middlesex County graduates point average of 3.2 to 3.49 elements of design, said Rich- pastel artist, students will dis- for the second marking period of and Shaolong Xue. included Matthew W. Dixon, ²magna cum laude—requires ards. cuss needs and receive instruc- the the 2012-13 school year. Juniors, Maame Bawuah, Lindsay J. Edwards, Ethan R. a grade-point average of 3.5 to Improving your new water- tion to attain their natural Students whose grade point Lilah Beebe, Caitlin Blan- Halberg, Brooklyn N. Jarratt, 3.79 color skills, session 2, will be growth as an artist. average is greater than or equal kenship, Tivon Faneyte, Josh Danielle A. Ott, Amber M. Pani- ³summa cum laude— requires to a 3.5 and who have no grade Gravett, David Koenig, Yoong- agua, Ryan C. Payne², Trevor R. a grade-point average of 3.8 or lower than a B- earn Headmas- bok Lee, Carter Little, Patrick Pultz, Stephanie V. M. Rivera, above NES releases A Honor Rolls ter’s List honors. Students named Murphy, Kelly Nelson, Quinn to the Headmaster’s List are: Randall, Betsy Rhoads, Anna Northumberland Elementary Fifth grade, Kayla Gooch, Freshmen, PJ Bianchetta, Shaw, Xin Shi, Graham Shivers, SCHOOL REPORT School recently released its A Anna Jett, Cameron Lewis, Tazewell Carrington, Qiaosha Troy Thomas, Kedron Walsh, Yi Honor Rolls for the first semes- Kelsey Moss, Chloey O’Bier, Ding, Shiyao Ju, Erin Moon and Zeng, Xunqi Zhu and Zhenghao ■ "EST VALUE ter of the 2012-13 academic ses- Emma Saunders, Sarah Saun- Caire Rae. Zhu. For the 10th year in a row, The Princeton Review has named sion and the second nine weeks. ders and Adreena Taylor. Sophomores, Brent Altaffer, Seniors, Graham Andreae, University of Richmond to its list of 75 “best value” private col- Students named to the first Students named to the Dalton Anderson, Cristin Walter Banfield, Kate Corson, leges and universities. Richmond and 74 other colleges are pro- semester “A” Honor Roll are: second nine weeks A Honor Archer, Annabel Carrington, Davis Horbal, Starke Jett, filed in Best Value Colleges: 2013 Edition. Third grade, Grant Biddle- Roll are: Jack Elkin, Mariah Jayne, Morgan Leigh, Trung Nguyen, The editors of the annual guide chose the best value schools comb, Darrah Downing, Teagan Third grade, Biddlecomb, Zetong Jia, Noah Johnson, Tae Hieu Pham, Reid White and Xi after reviewing the academic quality, cost and financial aid of Mullins, Owen Newsome, Downing, Malik Hickman, Yoon Lee, Zixing Li, Lu Liu, Zhao. 650 institutions around the country. Richmond has been selected Channing Reynolds, Sophia Kemyah Johnson, Jessica Lee, for the book every year since its debut in 2004 and is the only Sapanara, Julia Saville and Newsome, Reynolds, Sapanara Virginia private college or university to make the 2013 best value Hallie Shackleford. and Shackleford. list. Fourth grade, Ansley Booth, Fourth grade, Booth, Amaya Crabbe, Parker Deihl, Crabbe, Deihl, Gooch, Gril- Austin Dungan, Abigail Gooch, lakis, Hudson, Jett, Mozingo, Alexandra Grillakis, Aarianna Rahn and Wiggins. THE FOOT CENTER Hudson, Kendra Jett, Teshauna Fifth grade. A. Jett, Matthew Johnson, Rian Mozingo, Lauren Jett, Harry Lee, Lewis, Moss, DR. NOEL P. PATEL DR. WILLIAM W. E NG Rahn, Emily Rice, Hailey Wal- O’Bier, S. Saunders, Taylor PODIATRIST PODIATRIST lace and Bay Wiggins. and Dean Tennant.
Students honor veterans New Non-Surgical Treatment for Corns & Calluses Four Rappahannock High The blankets will be distrib- School juniors, Hannah Barton, uted to veterans in Hospice s "UNIONS s )NGROWN .AILS 7ARTS April Gutmann, Kristen Childs care in the Northern Neck and s (AMMERTOES s (EEL !RCH 0AIN and Hannah Park, recently vol- Middle Penninsula by staff from s #IRCULATORY 0ROBLEMS s .EUROMAS unteered their Saturday after- the Hospice of Virginia office in noon to tie fleece blankets for Tappahannock, said Smither. s &OOT 5LCERS the “We Honor Veterans” cam- This project is a way to recog- s $IABETIC &OOT #ARE paign conducted by the National nize and honor veterans for their &ROM LEFT ARE -ARY ,U $ORSEY AND HER GRANDDAUGHTER !NNA Hospice and Palliative Care military service and to let them % $ORSEY 720 Irvington Road Organization (NHPCO) and the know that they are not forgotten, Department of Veteran Affairs she said. KILMARNOCK (VA). Hospice of Virginia provided The blankets the girls tied the fleece panels and is proud of Dorsey honored OPEN each represent four branches these girls and their commitment Monday thru Friday evening hours available of military service: Navy, Air to making a difference in their Force, Army and Marine Corp, community, added Smither. as ‘Saint Catherine’ 435-1644 said Hospice of Virginia coordi- To get involved, visit wehon- Recently, Anna E. Dorsey, courage, hope, and faith. nator of volunteer services Amy orveterans.org, or call Smither a senior at Saint Catherine’s Dorsey spoke to the school C. Smither. at 443-4090. School in Richmond, was about her experiences and how named “Saint Catherine.” they reflect the ideals of the A service is held every year patron saint. The service was to recognize one senior, who held at St. Stephens Church in LMS posts Honor Roll by the vote of her classmates Richmond. Lancaster Middle School quawn Smith, Brooke Spring, and faculty, best represents Dorsey is the granddaugh- recently released its 2012-13 Kreseaunna Sutton, Xavier the ideals of Catherine of ter of Mary Lu Dorsey and second quarter Honor Roll. Stu- Sutton, Harmony Taylor and Alexandria: her commitment the late John B. Dorsey of dents achieving Honor Roll with Ronald Wilmore. to scholarship, determination, Irvington. A’s, B’s and no more than one C Grade 6, U’Nequia Baker, are: Matthew Brocklebank, Cyrus Grade 4, Montique Ball, Burkett, Keith Elswick, Joseph Heritage arts classes Kayla Bishop, Karli Brandom, Hoffman, Brandon Ross, Jacob Levar Churchill, Jason Curry, Taft and Jeremy Tyson. The greatest people Yasmin Gaddy, Emily Gill, Fari- Grade 7, Lanaisha Dam- to be offered in March hah Hakim, Adrian Henderson, eron, Haydon Davenport, Kate- who ever lived… Jackson Hogge, Phillip Howard, lynn Dawson, E’Myia Dog- Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s dents will learn beginner hand- Abria Jackson, Dorrien Lee and gett, Dominic Fantozzi, James Tavern at 73 Monument Place in piecing techniques that will yield Wise. Reliable. Sensible. You No matter what we suggest, T’yanna Mitchell. Franklin, Thomas Hayden, Heathsville recently announced a quilt block suitable for making know the words that describe our you’re under no obligation at all. Also, Kylil Nickens, Zaire Steven Hinson, Jamie Howard, additional heritage arts classes into a pillow. parents’ generation. But if a new system makes sense, Nickens, Jaquan Pope, Hannah Reghan Jones, Kiera Lee, for March. A kaleidoscope making class owning it is easy too... Vickers, Quelayzia Walters, Isaac Keisha Mitchell, Nathan Spiers Classes are sponsored and will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednes- At the risk of bragging, some folks use those words to describe White, Aaliyah Wood-Laws and and Skylar Vanlandingham. supported by the Rice’s Hotel/ day, February 27. Students will Such as: Manufacturer Rebates Hughlett’s Tavern Founda- build a wooden kaleidoscope. A Crowther Heating & Air Condition- up to $1,500.00. Virginia Power Spirit Yarbrough. Grade 8, Zachary Benton, ing. Why? Rebates up to $250.00. Plus you Grade 5, Troy Allen, Joziah Destiny Carter, Jonathan tion Inc., said director Corinne materials fee of $25 is required. Anthony. A book-making class will be get Crowther Heating & Air Con- Arrington, Makaila Butler, Clarke, Sophie Headley, Because we treat customers the ditioning’s 10-year parts and labor Lilly Delano, Makenna Fan- Marcus Lee, Ryan McManus, The Tavern’s active artisan offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. way we’d like to be treated. warranty - not a cent for repairs tozzi, Mark Gary, Tanashia Trevor Smith, Diamond Taylor, groups include quilters, black- March 13 with Penny Mace of for 10 years! Henderson, Deon Laws, John Sha’Niya Taylor, Anna West smithers, woodworkers, spin- Reedville. Using recycled materi- Like so: What about your energy McClain, KaRonya Neal, Jai- and Leah West. ners/weavers, scrapbookers and als, participants will learn simple bills? Are they too high? You can save more than you’re quilters. book-making techniques to make spending. Now that’s a deal even Most classes cost $25 for three different style books. Could be your old heating and your parents would like. Family learning session is March 16 members and $30 for others, plus Decorative wheat weaving will cooling system “steals” energy a materials fee depending upon be offered from 10 a.m. to noon dollars from you each month. The Family Grow and Learn ing social skills, independent the class, said Anthony. Classes March 16. Students will learn Call 800-323-7478 for your very Series continues from 10 to 11 thought, problem solving, will be held in the Transportation how to braid and weave wheat Let Crowther Heating & Air Con- wise free Energy Survey today. a.m. March 16 at the Northern language and physical skills ditioning give you a free (yes, free) Museum Building behind the stems and heads into historical Home Energy Survey to find out. Neck Montessori School in through a variety of activities, Tavern. designs for decorative display. If we spot a way for you to save Kilmarnock. involving the children. To register, call 580-3377, or A machine-sewn spring tote energy, we’ll show you how to do The speakers will be Suzanne The session is free and child- visit rhhtfoundation. bag class will be offered from it. Moughon and Beth Rohne. care will be provided. Pre- A Quilt-as-You-Go class 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26 with The topic will be “Play and registration is requested. Call will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 instructor Penny Carter. Stu- We can also show you how much Learn―Exploring the World 435-3503, or email nnmontes- p.m. Tuesday, February 26, with dents will receive instructions for a new system can save. Then just With Your Child,” address- [email protected]. instructor Paula Hudson. Stu- applique. compare the savings. &EBRUARY s C7 Rappahannock Record BusinessNews Kilmarnock, VA Bright Futures Bank savers are recognized Bright Futures Bank, a part- we can help them have a more nership between Bank of Lan- financially secure tomorrow.” caster and Lancaster Middle Statistics provided through School, is now in its sixth year the American and Virginia of operation. Bankers Associations, and This school bank made his- other organizations such as tory in the Northern Neck when the Virginia Council on Eco- its doors opened; and it has nomic Education and the received state and national rec- Jumpstart Coalition, show ognition, including in 2009 the that if a child learns to save Excellence in Education Award at an early age, learns that from Virginia Tech for its qual- discipline of saving a portion ity and significant contribution of their allowance, birthday to education in Virginia, said money, Christmas money, that Bank of Lancaster senior vice child is more likely to further president and consumer educa- From left are Bank of Lancaster supervisor of the Lancaster their education and even own tion director Hazel Farmer. Middle School Bright Futures Bank Tamara Hackett, Javian a home when they become an The program is designed Robinson, Noah Booth, Alyssa Booth and Hazel Farmer. adult, she said. to address financial literacy “Through Bright Futures Winning vintages standards of learning, and the Periodically throughout second, Noah Booth; and third, Bank, we want to increase school bank is staffed and run the year, Bank of Lancaster Alyssa Booth. awareness because the more Good Luck Cellars owners Paul and Katie Krop display their by the students with supervi- rewards the top savers. This “As community bankers, informed these young people newest award-winning wines. A Silver Medal was awarded for sion from bank personnel, said recognition is for the number we want to help young people are, the better choices they will their 2011 vintage Viognier and a Bronze Medal for their 2010 Farmer. The banking partner- of deposits made, not the understand the difference make. Bright Futures Bank is vintage Inheritage blend in the 2013 Virginia Governor’s Cup ship provides a model where a big step in setting Lancaster Wine Competion. Tastings of all 11 Good Luck Cellars estate dollar amount of the deposits. between a want and a need,” students actively participate Those recognized this quarter, said Farmer. “If we can help Middle School students on the grown wines are available Thursdays through Sundays at 1025 as bank managers, tellers and Good Luck Road near Kilmarnock. on February 13, were first- them understand about per- path to a brighter future,” said marketing agents. place winner Javian Robinson; sonal money management, Farmer. Conference to highlight farm exports For the fifth consecutive Commonwealth posts year, Virginians will have an Agriculture and forestry are Virginia’s largest opportunity to learn about the industries, with a combined economic impact of role the Commonwealth’s agri- 19.5% revenue gain cultural products play in inter- $79 billion annually: $55 billion from agricul- national trade. ture and $24 billion from forestry. The indus- Gov. Bob McDonnell recently trailing the forecasted growth of announced total general fund rev- 3.2%. January is a significant The March 7 and 8 Gover- tries also provide approximately 500,000 jobs in nor’s Conference on Agricul- enue collections rose by 19.5% in month for revenue collections tural Trade at the Richmond the Commonwealth. January. The increase was fueled On a year-to-date basis, total Omni Hotel will focus on agri- —Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, in large part by an additional revenue collections rose 6.2% deposit day which helped boost through January, ahead of the cultural exports and interna- University of Virginia tional policies affecting them. individual withholding payments annual forecast of 3.6% growth. “Trade is an integral part of by 17.5% for the month. Adjusting for the accelerated our state’s agriculture indus- Further, with the Internal Rev- sales tax program, total revenues remarks about Virginia’s par- and trade policy. Addition- enue Service’s delay in opening grew 5.8% through January, try, and this conference gives ticipation in the global market. ally, the agricultural attaché producers the chance to hear the federal electronic filing pro- ahead of the adjusted forecast of He will discuss the importance from Chile will discuss trade Amanda Jackson from experts on how they can gram, Virginia saw a correspond- 3.4% growth. of agricultural exports and the relationships with the U.S., ing postponement in state refund “Virginia’s economy con- benefit from increasing their role agriculture and forestry, and VDACS’ six international ag exports,” said Virginia Farm CMG recognizes activity in January. Individual tinues to slowly recover,” said the state’s largest industries, trade representatives will par- nonwithholding payments rose Gov. McDonnell. “Our unem- Bureau Federation commod- play in Virginia’s economy. ticipate in a panel discussion ity marketing director Spencer Amanda Jackson by 42.7% in January as the fourth ployment rate has fallen to a Gov. McDonnell also will and will be available to talk estimated payment for tax year four-year low, and state revenue Neale. announce total figures for with individual farmers. Amanda Jackson has been The conference is sponsored 2012 was due January 15, 2013. collections are increasing. This agricultural exports from Vir- Conference participants also selected as Chesapeake Medi- However, sales tax receipts is progress, and it is testament to by Farm Bureau, the Virginia ginia for 2012. In 2011, he will learn about the widening cal Group’s Employee of the Department of Agriculture and registered an increase at 0.2% the bipartisan work we’ve done announced the Commonwealth of the Panama Canal and how Quarter. reflecting deteriorating consumer in Richmond to help create a Consumer Services, the Vir- totaled more than $2.35 billion it stands to affect Virginia’s She is a medical office recep- ginia Port Authority and the confidence and softer retail sales positive economic environment in agricultural exports, an all- agricultural trade opportuni- tionist in the surgical office during the holiday season. Sales for our private sector job cre- Virginia Tech Department of time record. ties. and has been with CMG since Agricultural and Applied Eco- tax collections, adjusted for the ators. More Virginians are work- Other conference speak- Registration and program July 2009, said Rappahannock partial repeal of the accelerated ing, and that is having a positive nomics. ers will include New Zealand information is available at General Hospital marketing Gov. Bob McDonnell will sales tax program, have grown impact on the Commonwealth’s ambassador Mike Moore, who VaFarmBureau.org/Agricul- and public relations coordina- 2.1% year to date and are now bottom line.” kick off the event with luncheon will talk about globalization ture/AgTrdeConference.aspx. tor Joanna Marchetti. Jackson is married to Stuart Jackson and they have a Virginia Cooperative Extension Internet provider to offer faster 16-month-old son, Wyatt, and a pug, Izzy, said Marchetti. Jack- launches Animal Health Network son enjoys spending time with her family, reading and travel- Virginia Cooperative Exten- a few head of livestock, such as service to its business clients ing to new places. She loves sion, in partnership with the chickens, goats, horses, and other Virginia Department of Agri- pets.” MetroCast Business Services the service is available to clients based Business-Class Internet. baseball and especially enjoys culture and Consumer Services Extension agents have worked (MBS) recently announced new in Lancaster County. These also have new, faster watching the Orioles play. (VDACS) and local feed retail- in partnership with local feed faster speeds for its modem- The MetroCast Profes- speeds. While all business-class ers across the Commonwealth, retailers to establish the network based Internet services. With sional package includes up to Internet customers will receive Menokin receives recently established the Animal in their counties. the latest boost in speed, MBS 30 email accounts, seven static a speed boost, the monthly rates Health Network. “The agents will disseminate Professional customers will IP addresses, 100 MB of mail for the services will remain Dominion grant The network connects under- approved information from the receive speeds up to 40 Mbps x space and 40 MB of web space, unchanged. served populations of noncom- state veterinarian to the network 3 Mbps. making it ideal for larger busi- MBS also offers a suite of The Menokin Foundation mercial livestock and poultry in the event of an emergency. “Our latest speed enhance- nesses with multiple employ- scalable Business Class Ether- recently received a $1,000 owners with vital, animal-dis- The feed retailers will post the ment will ensure that business- ees, where the quick and secure net solutions, including Dedi- grant from The Dominion ease-related alerts and informa- information in their stores,” said class customers receive the band- transport of large files is essen- cated Internet Access (DIA), Foundation to support a series tion from the state veterinarian. Extension associate director of width and reliability they need to tial, and for the streaming of Metro Ethernet Private Line and of lectures and community The information comes through agriculture and natural resources serve their customers effectively, audio and video. Lan (Point-to-Point and Point- education programs. local feed retailers who receive for Extension Bobby Grisso. while staying ahead of the com- In addition to its Business to-MultiPoint, with symmetri- The foundation is the phil- it from the existing Extension After the alert is posted, Exten- petition,” said senior director of Professional service, MetroCast cal data transmissions up to 1 anthropic arm of Dominion system. sion will work with the state business services JC Calhoun. Business Services offers three Gbps), and Digital Business Resources, parent company of “The Animal Health Network veterinarian’s office to provide A company spokesman said additional levels of modem- Trunking. Dominion Virginia Power. “Menokin is a place for enables my office to reach non- additional education and sugges- education, exploration and commercial livestock and poul- tions. enrichment for people of all try owners more effectively and The development of the net- Smithsonian partnering with ages,” said Menokin execu- in a timely manner with criti- work concept was funded by tive director Sarah Pope. “We cal animal disease alerts,” said the National Center for Foreign want to continue to reach out VDACS state veterinarian Dr. Animal and Zoonotic Disease to the local community with Richard L. Wilkes. “This net- Defense, one of 12 Centers of Farm Bureau for new exhibit educational opportunities, and work will be extremely impor- Excellence in the Department of The Smithsonian’s National farm and ranch families,” said can Enterprise,” will be an grants such as these allow us to tant in helping us reach those Homeland Security’s Office of Museum of American History Julie Anna Potts, AFBF execu- 8,000-square-foot multimedia do that.” individuals that may only have University Programs. is reaching out to U.S. farmers, tive vice president and treasurer. experience focusing on the role “Dominion is pleased to ranchers and agribusiness to build “As the nation’s largest farming of business and innovation in support Menokin’s educational a collection that reflects modern organization, it made sense for the United States from the mid- outreach efforts,” said Domin- agricultural practices. Farm Bureau to partner with the 1700s to the present. ion Foundation president and Working in partnership with museum.” “American Enterprise” will Dominion managing director the American Farm Bureau Coinciding with National Ag center on themes of opportu- for community affairs Vir- Administration, curators are Day on March 19, the museum nity, innovation, competition ginia M. Board. “The hands-on seeking stories, photographs and will unveil a new Web portal and common good, with exam- learning offered at Menokin ephemera to record and preserve where the public can upload sto- ples drawn from agriculture; not only encompasses archi- innovations and experiences of ries about technologies and inno- consumer finance; information tectural preservation but also farming and ranching. vations that have changed their technology and communication; offers students and the public a “Agriculture has played a vital work lives. manufacturing; and the retail and rare insight into the history of role in the development of Amer- The new collection, which service sectors. It is scheduled to environmental stewardship in ica’s business sector, from inno- has the working title “Ameri- open in 2015. the Commonwealth.” vation and enterprise to the entre- preneurial spirit that has always been a major focus of America’s Rick’s Tree Service, Inc. 4REE 2EMOVAL s 4RIMMING 3TUMP 'RINDING Hubbard Insurance Agency, Inc. Since 1928 "USHHOGGING #RANE 3ERVICE L L &ULLY )NSURED Auto Business &REE %STIMATES L Home L Marine 24hr. Answering Machine 435-0019 30 N. Main Street L Kilmarnock L (804) 435-1144 C8 s &EBRUARY RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD +ILMARNOCKs6IRGINIA Gourmet shop joins merchant program Carried Away Cuisine in Kil- marnock recently joined the Golden Advantage Merchant Sponsor Program at Bank of Lancaster. “We are proud to announce that Carried Away Cuisine is a new member of our Merchant Sponsor Program with Golden Advantage,” said Golden Advan- tage Club director Theresa Ran- sone. “All Golden Advantage Club members receive exclusive discounts when visiting Carried Away Cuisine by showing their membership card.” Carried Away Cuisine owner Jackie Brown, along with her sister, Nancy and staff, provide a wide selection of freshly prepared Spreading Valentines foods to eat-in or to-go, a cook- to-order breakfast menu, and Commonwealth Assisted Living (CAL) recently provided Valentine treats for Rappahannock hundreds of hard-to-find gourmet General Hospital (RGH) patients in the hospital and through RGH Home Health. From left packaged items, said Ransone. are Deirdre Lund of CAL, Kayana Roane, RN, of RGH, Santarita Carter of CAL, Leslie Yost- Schomer, RN, of RGH, Maryanne Lee of CAL and Sarah Bowis of CAL. Along with their vast repertoire of catering recipes for all types Jackie Brown of events, Brown has developed quite a following for her specialty “Central Market.” Considered In 2001, she and Nancy relo- cakes. From the more whimsical a maverick in the Amish and cated to Lancaster County, Va., Aspiring farmers will have to the traditional, Brown designs Mennonite circles of Lancaster and opened the shop at 10 North all creations to order. Chef Nancy County, Pa., she became a local Main Street in Kilmarnock. shares her cooking skills daily, legend with her prepared dishes There she carries on her quest of and is the catering manager. of the garden-fresh goods avail- the “freshest ingredients to suit more learning opportunities Brown honed her food-craft- able in the area. the discerning palate.” More and more people of all ages are inter- For example, the Virginia Farm Bureau Fed- ing skills in Pennsylvania at the ested in making a living off the land. 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N Forest workshop Forest landowners and others Bird health webinar will interested in learning the basics of forest management and about resources available focus on raising chickens for getting started are invited to attend a free “Lost in the ackyard chickens are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S., This is the year Woods” workshop from 8:30 Band a February 28 webinar will share information on keeping a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 2 at flocks healthy. Westmoreland State Park. Bird Health Awareness Week is February 24 through March 2. The I start saving Pre-registration is recom- U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspec- mended; contact Westmoreland tion Service will host a webinar at 2 p.m. February 28 about growing County Extension agent Steph- chicks into healthy chickens. for college. anie Romelczyk at 493-8924, Dr. Martin Smeltzer, USDA poultry veterinarian, and others will or [email protected]. discuss how to get birds and equipment ready for spring; what to look for when buying chickens to start or build a flock; and popular N EnergyShare bird breeds. Dominion continues to accept To register, visit healthychickens.webex.com/mw0307l/mywebex/ applications for EnergyShare, default.do?siteurl=healthychickens, using the password “chickens.” its heating assistance program Suggestions for keeping birds healthy can be found at aphis.usda. aimed at helping individuals gov/animal_health/birdbiosecurity. and families in need stay warm during the cold winter months. Eligible individuals can receive N Newsmakers N Cooking Class Dinners up to $600 toward energy bill Lancaster resident Donna Hope and Glory Inn Cook- payments. McCartney was featured as a ing Class Dinners continue Customers can call Domin- Google Success Story. She and with Martini Dinners February ion’s customer service center her husband were selected to 21, 24, 25, 28, March 3, 4 and at 1-866-366-4357 for eligibil- be the Virginia Get Your Busi- 7. Steak Diane and cherries ity requirements and to find the ness Online Ambassadors at jubilee are featured. closest screening agency. a National Summit February The fee is $49 per person 12-14 in Washington, D.C. which includes two hours of Some 42 businesses were instruction and demonstration N Hand bag sale present from 40 different states followed by a seated three- The Riverside Tappahan- across the U.S. The McCart- course dinner. The class only nock Hospital Volunteers Ser- neys participated in talks with is $29 per person; and the vices group and “In the Bag” Sen. Mark Warner’s office and three-course dinner only is will host a handbag and leather staff from the White House. $33 per person. For complete goods sale from 7 a.m. to 4 menus and reservations, call p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 438-6053. in the hospital rotunda. N NARFE to meet “In the Bag” supplies name The National Active and brand and designer purses, Retired Federal Employees N Relocation briefcases, wallets, and lug- Association Northern Neck Carol Consalvi, a Massage gage at savings of up to 70% Chapter 1823 will meet at 1 Therapist for 25 years, has off retail prices. A portion of p.m. March 5, at Wicomico relocated to The Ice House proceeds from the sale goes Episcopal Church on Route Field Office Park in White to the RTH Make a Difference 200 in Wicomico Church. The Stone. There is comfortable Fund, which allows the hospi- executive board will meet at walker and wheelchair access tal to continually enhance the noon. with easy parking just off facilities, equipment and pro- The meeting will begin with Route 3. grams that support the health- a soup and sandwich lunch. Office hours are by appoint- care needs of the communities Attendees are requested to ment; call 352-455-6925. they serve. bring a sandwich; soup will be Swedish, geriatric and deep provided. Ted Munns will pres- tissue massage treatments are N Job workshops ent “Flora of the Coastal Plains provided. Upcoming Virginia Employ- for Honey Bees.” ment Commission workshops N Tax help include Virginia Workforce N Search engines The Volunteer Income Tax Connection Orientation at 2 The University of Mary Assistance Program will pro- vide free income tax prepara- p.m. February 21; Interviewing Washington Small Business 14598 Northumberland Hwy. Techniques at 2 p.m. February tion services from 1 to 4 p.m Burgess 453-4268 Development Center Warsaw 654 Northumberland Hwy. 25; Basic Computer Skills at office will offer a search engine Wednesdays and Saturdays Callao 529-5546 10 a.m. February 27; and Vir- workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb- through April 13 at the Lan- West Point 16th and Main 843-4347 ginia Workforce Connection ruary 28 at the Warsaw office caster Community Library in Orientation at 2 p.m. February at 479 Main Street, Warsaw. Kilmarnock. Trained volunteers will pre- 24 Locations in Virginia, Maryland and Georgia 28. Register by February 25. Call 1-800-443-5524 for the location nearest you. The workshops will be held To register, call Bonnie Hay- pare basic tax returns for those at the VEC Workforce Center wood at 333-0286, or email with annual income below Offer of credit is subject to credit approval. Property and flood insurance may be required. at 14243 Historyland Highway [email protected], or jcor- $50,000 who have difficulty Certain limitations apply. Please see an Essex Bank representative for details. in Warsaw. [email protected]. preparing their own. .