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AT A GLANCE School bells ring Tuesday by Tom Chillemi Middlesex football The faculty and staff of the opener is tonight Middlesex Public Schools have The Middlesex High School worked hard over the summer to home varsity football game improve instruction and offer new against Mathews has been programs to exceed the high stan- switched from this Friday to dards that were set during the last Thursday, September 2, at 7 p.m. school year, according to school offi - because of concern over Hurri- cials. Resources are ready to meet the cane Earl. challenges of the coming school year The hurricane is expected to that starts on Tuesday, September 7. affect the Mid-Atlantic region The three county schools will wel- between North Carolina and come a total of 16 new teachers (see New Jersey later this week. related story and photos, page B3) Chargers athletic director and expect a total of 1,300 students. Brad Norris said school offi cials At every school, parents and the are trying to get the game played public are invited and encouraged before the effects of the hurri- to get involved in education. For cane hit this area. example, the Parent-Teacher Orga- nization (PTO) returns to Middlesex High. “Lunch Pals” are needed at Prepare now for Middlesex Elementary School. A new “Grandparents Program” Hurricane Earl starts at MES this year to help those September is National Pre- who are raising their grandchildren. paredness Month—a time set Other instructional programs return aside every year for Americans as MES continues “Striving for to take simple steps to prepare Excellence,” said second-year princi- for emergencies and steps that pal Jeannie Duke. can save lives, property and A Student Council Association heartache. is also in the planning stages at St. Virginia residents have suf- Clare Walker Middle School. It will fered through many natural allow student input to improve the disasters such as flooding, learning experience for all students tropical systems, tornadoes at this “School to Watch,” indicated and severe winter weather. The fi rst-year principal Tracy Seitz. Commonwealth also experi- The look of Middlesex High enced a tragic human-caused School has changed with new front disaster in the terrorist attack doors, new carpet and outdoor on the Pentagon on September Summer vacation is winding down and school buses for the Middlesex County Public Schools are ready 11, 2001. (See Schools, page A12) to roll on Tuesday, September 7. See list of school bus routes on page A12. (Photo by Tom Chillemi) There is no better time to plan for emergencies than now— especially with the pending threat of Hurricane Earl. So what does it take to be ready? Not a lot of effort! Start Bolling tells local offi cials to fi nd ways by gathering these four essen- tials: • A family emergency plan. • Three-day food supply that to encourage economic development doesn’t need refrigeration. • Three-day water supply (one by Larry S. Chowning cials from the Middle Peninsula. to annoy Bolling. “You shouldn’t be Gloucester offi cials noted its gallon per person per day). Bolling wanted to know which waiting on Richmond to save you,” county was more in touch with the • Hand-cranked or battery- “Life is controlled by those who counties were represented at the he said. “If you are serious about Hampton Roads and Newport News powered radio, fl ashlights and show up.” meeting, which was held at the economic development in this area areas than the Middle Peninsula, extra batteries. Lt. Governor Bolling made this Cooks Corner Offi ce Complex in you need to come up with a regional and had partnered “successfully” Go to www.ReadyVirginia. statement on August 25 during a Middlesex. plan to attack it. If you keep doing the with those areas in meeting the chal- gov or www.ListoVirginia.gov meeting on economic development There were no government offi cials same thing all the time you are going lenges of economic development. for family plan worksheets and with a group of area government offi - from some counties, and this seemed to keep getting the same things.” Gloucester has successfully attracted a detailed list of emergency sup- a great deal of retail dollars from con- plies. Another helpful resource sumers in surrounding counties with is www.Ready.gov. businesses such as Walmart, Lowe’s For more information, call the and Home Depot, it was noted. Middlesex County Emergency Mathews offi cials said their county Management Offi ce at 758- needs more infrastructure, such as 4330. central water and sewer, to entice more economic development, and instead of promoting urban devel- MHS season opment they are encouraging such passes on sale things as eco-tourism. Janet Smith of Urbanna, chairman Season passes for home of the Middle Peninsula Business Middlesex High School athletic Partnership, a non-profi t organiza- events are now on sale at the tion that promotes business develop- school offi ce. ment in the Middle Peninsula, said The cost is $30 for a single Middlesex County citizens and offi - season (fall, winter or spring). cials want to keep the county rural, The cost for year-long passes and a rural atmosphere is not always is $75 for one, $150 for two, advantageous for certain types of $225 for three, and $240 for a economic development. family of four. Bolling said the state is making For more information, con- progress with economic development tact MHS athletic director Brad projects throughout the state, but it Norris at 758-3928. does not appear there is much hap- pening on the Middle Peninsula. “Is this because you want it that way?” MES preschool he asked. has openings Several government offi cials com- Hilliard’s Millpond dam at Remlik was destroyed in 2002, and it has taken eight long years to get the needed plained that because of the new Middlesex Elementary permits and construction completed to rebuild the dam. Above, Joe Longton (left), president of Hilliard’s Mill- School is still accepting regis- Ground Water Management Act, it pond Dam Association, and Charles Heater (right), one of the pond homeowners who spearheaded the drive will take the Department of Environ- trations for the expanded Curi- to restore the dam, turn the valve to release water at the new dam. (Photo by Larry Chowning) ous Colts preschool program. mental Quality (DEQ) even longer to The program is funded by Title process wastewater permits, which 1 and is open to children who may discourage economic develop- will be 4 years of age by Sep- New dam at Hilliard’s Millpond ment. tember 30, 2010. Registration is Bolling said he and others are open to residents of Middlesex trying to make it easier for businesses County only. to locate in Virginia. “We are telling The following information brings joy to adjacent homeowners government regulators, ‘We want to is needed to register a child: fi nd one way to make it happen rather original birth certifi cate with by Larry S. Chowning tion. “But fi nally, the fi nal construc- vided the other half of the funding. than 10 reasons it can’t happen.’ ” seal (photocopies will not be tion phases have been completed and Even though $40,000 in county and Mathews offi cials said they have accepted); immunization record; After a long and tedious struggle, approved by the state.” state funds were spent, the agreement lost some business opportunities and proof of residence (a lease the property owners around Hilliard’s The dam fi rst broke in April 2002. also stated that the state and county because of not having broadban or deed and a current utility bill, Millpond on Route 602 near Remlik, At that time, the Virginia Depart- would take no more responsibility internet services. all of which need to include the 4 miles outside of Urbanna, have suc- ment of Transportation (VDOT) and for any subsequent maintenance or Middlesex County administrator physical address). cessfully rebuilt the pond dam. Middlesex County came to the aid of replacement of the Hilliard’s Millpond Charlie Culley said he mistakenly A school entrance physical The water level is back up to normal the 20-some landowners who lived dam. went to the meeting an hour early. examination is required before and nature has rushed back to the pris- on Hilliard’s Millpond. Supervisors The new dam turned out to be faulty, Culley said he then returned to his any student is allowed to start tine pond that has been a part of Mid- authorized $40,000 of the state’s 6-year however, and homeowners were left offi ce and got tied up with county on the fi rst day. Call the ele- dlesex’s landscape since colonial days. secondary road plan funds earmarked on their own to basically re-start the business, keeping him from attend- mentary school at 758-2496 for “It’s been a long haul for homeown- for Middlesex to go toward repairing rebuilding project. “We were able to ing the meeting. more information. ers,” said Joe Longton, president of the dam. No elected Middlesex offi cial the Hilliard’s Millpond Dam Associa- The homeowners association pro- (See Hilliard’s, page A3) attended the meeting. 6 Arts & Leisure ...... A6 Classifieds ...... B6 61

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56 Feast Church ...... A10 Sports ...... B1 A8 B1 WWW.SSENTINEL.COM 6 PAGE PAGE In side In A2 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • Sept. 2, 2010 opinion one woman’s opinion letters to the editor The Summer of 2010 the sun light up leaves each morning on Russian Remember Do not vote the Urbanna, Va.— Charles Dickens had it right olive, lilac and forsythia, and I marveled at the Letters to the Editor may not . . . it was the best and worst of all times. The constant changing pattern of light. Nature offers exceed 350 words. There is a in November party; vote for the summer of 2010 was best because of simply good therapy and I vowed to do more gazing out limit of two letters per person, being alive and able to see a sunrise each morn- the window. This is one activity that is still free per month. Email letters to To the Editor: best candidate ing. One reaches the age when a sunrise is the to all, and government hasn’t figured out a way [email protected]. Letters If memory serves me right, greatest treasure of all. (yet) to tax us for looking out the window. must contain phone number just after the Obama inaugu- To the Editor: But summer came with many troubles—deep The 4th of July was spent at sister Alice’s of author (not for publica- ration the Sentinel printed an I often see poll results concern over leadership in Washington, D.C., restored barn at Kent Store in Fluvanna County. tion), and author’s name and article about the myriad of regarding the President’s job a runaway Congress that has imposed national For the first time in many years we three sisters, community of residence. wonderful ideas that were pro- approval. I understand the debt on our nation that will take generations to two of our four children and five out of our 10 posed [by county officials and higher percentage of those repay, temperatures as hot as Hades, drought grandchildren were able to be together. It was residents] for spending the who disapprove of his perfor- that destroyed corn and soybean crops, and wonderful. There was a lot of something else Economic stimulus money. One of those mance, but I can’t fathom why Middlesex businesses suffering continuing eco- that is still free to all and untaxed: laughter. mess rests with options was to add a confer- so many approve! nomic woes. Alice’s husband Angus has built a large pond ence room to the library. Our country has a debt of The good times that celebrated love and on his property big enough to fish for bass and both parties A year later, we read that $13 trillion! Unemployment family will be remembered: a catfish, swim and even canoe. A tough budget cuts are causing is 9.5%; that’s seven mil- joyous 50-year wedding anni- cattail marsh on the shore was and government the likelihood of reducing our lion people out of work! The versary for Jerry and Marie home to a family of bull frogs. library operating hours. It president appointed czars, Suyes at “North End Plantation” What nicer sounds are these To the Editor: sounds to me like the federal some declared communists, in July; an evening wedding in than hearing bull frogs sound “Control” and “Freedom”— stimulus plan meant “Spend who were not approved by August at “Providence” on the off in the evening to an array of surely the concepts are in con- Til It Means U Look Utterly Congress. President Obama Piankatank River uniting Mike fireflies flashing their approval flict. Stupid.” What in the world is circumvented Congress by Chitwood and Stuart Cawthorn; in the night. A correspondent last week wrong with this picture, Amer- signing executive orders when and an upbeat christening of our The grandchildren pitched said that capitalism must be ica? We can do better than this. they were on recess. 6-month-old grandson, Freder- four tents and slept by the pond. supervised. The truth is that the Remember in November! I know that some of you read- ick William Wakefield Buxton, Since Alice has sheep and goats banking and financial system is Susan Guillotte ing this letter voted this man at Christ Church. on the farm, which have free run very heavily regulated and has Jamaica into office. When I first saw I call it upbeat because the of the property, who knew what been increasingly since 1933. Barack Hussein Obama speak- baby kept on smiling no matter kind of wooly head might be I ask a simple question: ing at the Democratic Conven- how many times Father Paul popping in the tent flap during Would we have had a sub- Library board is tion, I was very impressed by Andersen splashed him with the night? prime crisis without sub-prime him and thought that this man cold water. William just shook Then Urbanna Harbor Yacht loans forced upon the banks a remarkable would certainly go places. it off and came back with a big by Mary Club celebrated the installation by the government, predict- When he announced his candi- smile. “So go ahead and hit me of its new $2 million floating ably unlikely to be repaid, organization dacy, I was excited about this again, Dad,” he seemed to be Wakefield Buxton docks in July with a great cook- which continue to this day, all handsome, well-spoken young telling our beloved priest. out at the clubhouse. A handful under-written by the Fannies To the Editor: man vibrating with charisma. Hard times are reminders that traditions like of volunteer members planned and oversaw the & Freddies on the taxpayer’s I want to congratulate both As the campaign began, I weddings, anniversaries, babies and christen- work, including Hazel and David Laughton. guarantee? the reporter and editing for began to hear some unsettling ings are still what count most in life. I won’t Thank you all for the hard work that provided a Make no mistake—the prime the very well done story in the things about him. I learned of forget the lesson learned from my grandson: No facelift to Urbanna Creek. mover of this economic mess August 19 Sentinel concerning his ties to known radicals, and matter what happens . . . we pick ourselves up Sad news to hear John Coe from down the rests securely in the lap of the the library, its financial woes, about the church he sat in for and come back smiling. street passed away. We came from two opposite federal government, both par- and its reduction of operating 20 years. I was appalled by the No vacations this summer, so we stayed home, ends of the political spectrum but we sure liked ties. hours. “sermons” of Mr. Wright and tried our best to stay cool, and loafed around each other, as more of us should learn how to The entity that needs more This is an extremely sensitive the enthusiastic response of his town with the dogs. It was the hottest summer do. supervision is the govern- issue within the community congregation—so much anti- I remember, so hot I lost the hanging petunia The worst was learning Dr. David Nichols of ment, whose notion is that and you did an exceptional job Americanism! Recently, ques- plant at the front door even though I faithfully White Stone Family Practice was dying from a few people at the top have of presenting the facts in a bal- tions of the president’s religion watered it every day. liver cancer. When I think of this man’s devo- the knowledge and wisdom anced and organized manner. have surfaced. Twenty years I worked on various writing projects in my tion to the people of Tangier Island I can’t help to regulate and manipulate A couple of years ago I of listening to Wright should office overlooking the back garden, but I found but wonder why such a man is taken at such an the economic interactions of served on the library board reveal Obama’s religious con- myself gazing out the window more than I was early age. 310 million people with good for a year, so I have seen the victions! I learned enough writing. I saw a lot of snatches of blue sky and It’s all such a mystery, this thing called life. I effect. “Progressives, Social- problems from the inside. The about Obama’s educational river, interlaced with bird and squirrel play. think of Father’s very English words when prob- ists, Tyrants, Communists, Fas- directors do an exceptional job background, his upbringing, A wren fashioned a nest in the nook of a lems are great. “Carry on, Mays,” he always cists,” call them what you will. spending countless hours rais- his ideology, and his mentors window. It was fun watching her build it, lay told me. So I will do just that. And it’s good to They all have the same under- ing money, and the operating to know that he would not be her eggs and tend her baby chicks. I saw the be back. ©2010 lying philosophy—that a few director spends as much of her my choice for President of the rose crepe myrtle trees leaf, bud and bloom, and www.marywakefieldbuxton.com can control the many with good time raising funds as doing the United States! effect. We have seen the results administration. It is a remark- I want to urge “dyed-in- of this philosophy over the last able organization with only a the-wool” political party 100 years and the results have couple of full-time employees, advocates to avoid voting for guest commentary not been pretty. some part-timers, and volun- a candidate simply because The entity that requires more teers to staff two buildings. you always vote Democrat oversight is the government. Bob Calves or Republican. This way of We should write a set of rules Urbanna voting has put America on the restricting the role of govern- threshold of destruction. This ‘A splash of cold water’ ment. Perhaps we could call it ‘Politics’ Congress and President have the “Constitution,” a covenant injured the United States by by Carolyn Schott, President between the governed and the To the Editor: their reckless behavior over Middlesex Public Library “How can you help? May I suggest you call government which forms the Recently I was in the lovely the past two years. Please, Board of Directors basis of a free association and Town of Kilmarnock. It was please do your homework and Reality is sometimes a splash or write your supervisor, join the Friends which delineates and restricts during the week (not weekend), vote for candidates who favor of cold water in the face and is organization in Deltaville, volunteer to coor- the role of government. The and the wonderful shops were smaller government, less taxes a shock whether we expect it or U.S. used to have one; perhaps bustling with business. and spending, encourage small not. Financial difficulties are dinate the Friends organization in Urbanna, we could use it as a model. I happened to meet a promi- businesses, and have a strong a splash of cold water in the respond to the June fund-raising letter if you Richard Naylor nent business owner. Not just commitment to the USA. God face of our lives when it affects Urbanna one business mind you, but six help us all if you continue to our daily lives and is not just have not already done so (in any amount), or seven. I asked if he’d ever vote according to your party something we read and hear and volunteer to serve on the board of considered bringing Urbanna affiliation! If you truly love in the news about someone Ball on the back to life, as we are truly America, you will begin to else in some other place. The directors or volunteer at one of the library dying. think for yourself, not blindly August 19 Southside Sentinel ballot for the His one word response? obey the dictates of any politi- article outlined the “cold water locations or on a fund-raising committee. “Politics.” Enough said. cal party. splash” regarding our librar- —Carolyn Schott, Library Board President Commonwealth Roberta Chilcoat Patricia Paul ies in detail and very clearly Urbanna Hardyville stated the financial position— To the Editor: increasing costs and declining fundraising (Nearly New Shop, of unknown people in some The recent comments by revenue! The Business Guide, the Annual dark room making quick deci- local citizens on the opinion As the Library Board of Fund Drive letters, concerts, sions on a “whim.” No, these page have been interesting. Directors president, I appreci- the Christmas Craft Show, and civic-minded, library patrons From “Repeal Congress and Middlesex Sentinel office ate how many of you must have the Oyster Festival). The fund- are your friends and neighbors save the Nation” to “join Tea felt as you read the “realities” raising done by the board of who are intelligent profes- Party group” to quoting Jef- Republicans closed Monday put forth in that article. The directors and our library direc- sional men and women who ferson. This wrapped around a for Labor Day board has been wrestling with tor, Sherry Inabinet, require a make decisions based on thor- front page discussion on “What meet Tuesday these realities for a very long huge amount of time, energy ough research and many hours does ‘public’ mean?” The Southside Sentinel time and has spent many, many, and personal resources. As of discussion. The hour-cutting To me it is interesting that we The Middlesex County office in Urbanna will be hours over several months reported in the Sentinel article, decision was very complex live in the “Commonwealth of Republican Committee will closed Monday, Sept. 6, for the seeking solutions that would the state and county funding and was made with great dif- Virginia”—a term that appar- meet on Tuesday, September 7, Labor Day holiday. The office continue the services of the has continued to decline while ficulty. However, having made ently Jefferson endorsed. If at 7 p.m. at the Cooks Corner will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 7, at library at the level that we have our expenses have continued cuts in every way possible, as I understand the concept of Office Complex, 2911 General 8:30 a.m. all grown to take for granted. I to increase. These expenses stated by Sherry Inabinet in the “Commonwealth” it means Puller Highway, 3 miles east of The ad and news deadline agree that these economic times are exacerbated by old build- Sentinel article, there was no something like “for the common Saluda. New participants are for the Sept. 9 issue is noon on are when many patrons, new ings and their systems needing other choice. Both library loca- good of all” or “common well welcome. For information, call Tuesday, Sept. 7. Email ads to and continuing, need these ser- repair and replacement, such as tions operate under a common being” of all the citizens. Lee Davis, chairman, at 776- [email protected]. Email vices more than ever. And, our the air conditioning in Urbanna budget and the Urbanna loca- This along with a few bumper 8422. news to [email protected]. staff will continue to work dili- this year. tion is designated by the Vir- stickers around that encourage gently to provide them during Each year the board and Mrs. ginia State Library Board as us to “Fire Congress” seems the new operating hours. Inabinet present a budget to the the main branch. The hours to indicate that local citizens I do realize this decision was Middlesex County Board of of operation for Urbanna are, do not believe the “Common- made once before and the clo- Supervisors, urging them to therefore, mandated by that wealth” is being well served. sure was averted by the gen- fund the library in the amount board, giving us no alternative With the leadership we have in erosity of a library supporter. required by the Virginia State than the one made. the Commonwealth’s First Dis- Published in the Interest of the Territory However, our current financial Library in order to continue How can you help? May I trict, the concerns are easy to Lying South of the Rappahannock River position is not just for this receiving state funding. We suggest you call or write your understand. year. The board made this cut are continuing to work with supervisor, join the Friends I would like to suggest to in hours based on the trend of the supervisors and the State organization in Deltaville, vol- the disheartened that this is an RAPPAHANNOCK PRESS, INC., Publisher the financial picture over the Library, but we need your help unteer to coordinate the Friends answer. The answer is in some- last several years and looking by contacting your supervisor organization in Urbanna, one who believes the Supreme Frederick A. Gaskins, President and Publisher forward. to give support to increasing respond to the June fund-rais- Court decision allowing unlim- Elizabeth Lee C. Gaskins, Secretary/Treasurer Each year the board and the funding to the level needed ing letter if you have not already ited corporate spending on elec- the library director work on a to continue the operation of the done so (in any amount), and tions is wrong, who believes John Thomas Hardin, Editor detailed budget that includes libraries. volunteer to serve on the board backroom deals with corporate the revenue sources: state fund- When you read the phrase of directors or volunteer at one lobbyists need to end, and who Staff: Larry S. Chowning and Tom Chillemi, General Assignment Reporters; Deborah ing, county funding, Town of “The Middlesex Library Board of the library locations or on a supports public funding for Haynes, Advertising Manager; Maeghaen Goss and Wendy Payne, Advertising Representa- Urbanna funding, and our own of Directors,” this is not a body fund-raising committee. grassroots candidates, among other things. The answer is in tives; Julie H. Burwood, Art Director; Joe Gaskins, Graphic Designer; Peggy Baughan, one who has signed a pledge to Circulation and Classified Manager; Connie G. Walton, Compositor; Geanie Longest, support these very things. This Customer Accounts Manager; and Mike G. Kucera, Multimedia Manager. Red Cross leaders to be honored person is a new face and a new voice, and one of 108 politi- The Southside Sentinel (USPS 504-080) is published each Thursday except Christmas For their tireless efforts to help others in their “We welcome the opportunity to honor them cians who have endorsed these week. Periodicals postage paid at Urbanna, Va. 23175. Subscriptions: $24 per year in communities, one citizen from each of the three and to give their communities a chance to values with a signature. Middle Peninsula Counties and $30 per year elsewhere. counties served by the River Counties Chapter express appreciation.” She will be a choice on the Phone, Fax and Email: Phone: (804) 758-2328; Fax: (804) 758-5896; of the American Red Cross has been selected as A dinner honoring these three community upcoming ballot for our con- a Community Leader for 2010 . leaders will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, gressional representative from Editorial: [email protected]; Advertising: [email protected]; Classifieds: clas- “Dave Cryer of Middlesex County, Aime September 14, at Indian Creek Yacht and Coun- our First District. Her name is [email protected]; Subscriptions: [email protected] and Jenkins of Richmond County, and Carroll try Club near Kilmarnock. While recognizing Krystal Ball. Just remember, website: www.ssentinel.com. Ashburn of Lancaster County are wonder- these citizens, the Red Cross also will celebrate Ball will be on the ballot for Postmaster: Send address changes to Southside Sentinel, P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175 ful examples of folks who give time, energy, the 93rd year of service in this area. the Commonwealth! skills, knowledge and a helping hand to those Ticket prices are $50 per attendee. Call 435- Lyle Predmore Pluck, Perseverance and Progress in need,” said executive director Julie Dudley. 7669. Hardyville Sept. 2, 2010 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A3 Clarification In last week’s article about Humane Society celebrates Urbanna Landing’s proposed condominiums, it quoted a person who said that a neigh- boring marina, Urbanna Creek Marina at the Bridge, had first anniversary of new shelter “expanded” in 2007. However, marina owner John On Saturday, August 28, the said that if this proved possible, Mullins said this week that Gloucester Mathews Humane and if the 5 acres on Rangtang during that time he only made Society (which, despite its Road on which the old shelter repairs and replaced pilings for name, serves the three counties was situated could be sold, the the 44 slips for which he had of Middlesex, Gloucester and goal of retiring the mortgage a permit when he bought the Mathews) celebrated the first might indeed be achieved. property. No additional slips anniversary of its new shelter. The shelter is open every were added, he said. About 300 people from all day except Sunday. Its hours three counties came to the are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., except party, which featured games, on Wednesday when the shel- exhibitions, demonstrations, ter remains open until 6 p.m. It Wanted: and the opportunity to visit is a happy place to visit and to with a pet psychic. In addition, tour the Cat Mall and watch the the event included the formal cats romp in their playrooms. Photos of dedication of the lobby of the Puppies have their own Puppy intake section of the shelter Palace. Visitors can tour the to the memory of Dr. Cindy entire facility and the indoor county vets Rhodes, an outstanding vet- and outdoor kennels, which erinarian, beloved supporter of house the grown-up dogs. The Southside Sentinel is the shelter and devoted animal At the present time, the shel- collecting photos of all veter- lover. ter houses, on site, more than ans from Middlesex County to The dedication ceremony, 65 dogs and puppies and more be included in a special Veter- which was held on the lawn than 200 cats and kittens, as ans Day salute. outside the entrance to the well as two rabbits and several Veterans Day in 2010 falls on intake area, was presided over About 300 people attended the 1st anniversary festivities at the Humane Society Shelter. gerbils. In addition, 76 dogs the Sentinel’s publication day, by Dieter Hoinkes, president of and 109 cats are being kept November 11, and the Sentinel the Humane Society. Hoinkes people in the three counties the Gloucester, is a 15,000-square- ing to the building is named. off site in foster homes. The is making a special effort that introduced the many members Humane Society serves. foot, state-of-the-art building Williams announced that if all cost of adopting a dog is $125, day to recognize all those from of Dr. Rhodes’ family who had Thacker expressed her appre- on over 30 acres of land. With outstanding pledges are paid in and all dogs are spayed or neu- Middlesex County who have come for the dedication from ciation for the work of the more few exceptions, the entire cost full, about $170,000 is all that tered prior to adoption. They served in uniform. And that’s all across the Commonwealth. than 200 volunteers, including of the $3.2 million building remains to pay off the mort- also have all their shots and the photo we would like—you Henry Spalding, a close some 80 youth volunteers, who was paid for entirely by indi- gage. She said that the effort to are micro-chipped. The cost or your family member in the family friend, outlined Dr. assist the permanent staff in vidual contributions. achieve this goal by the end of of adopting a cat that has not Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force Rhodes’ many accomplish- cleaning cages, walking dogs, Cam Williams, co-chair of the year had just received a real been fixed is $50, half of which or Coast Guard uniform worn ments in addition to her work and grooming animals. Volun- the Capital Campaign Com- boost in the form of a pledge is rebated when the animal while in service. with animals. His moving trib- teers also cover the front desk mittee, introduced Ralph Jack- of a challenge grant of $50,000 has been spayed or neutered, Tell us the name, hometown, ute was followed by the formal and manage the gift shop. son who, as chairman of the from a group of five donors. and $35 for a cat that has been dates of service and whether dedication of the lobby area. The new shelter, which is on Building Committee, oversaw She expressed the hope that spayed or neutered. Within the living or deceased. Send to Ellen Thacker, executive Jackson Lane between Colo- every aspect of the design and everyone would do whatever he next year it is hoped that all Veterans, Southside Sentinel, director of the shelter, presented nial Virginia Bank and Sutton’s construction of the new shelter, or she could to ensure that the cats will be spayed or neutered P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, VA an overview of the activities of Restaurant off Business 17 in and for whom the road lead- $50,000 will be matched. She prior to adoption. 23175, or bring photos to the the first year in the new facil- Pictures of animals that are office at 276 Virginia Street ity, during which 217 more ani- available for adoption can be in Urbanna. If you have a high mals found permanent homes viewed on the Humane Soci- resolution scan of the photo, than in the previous year. This Hilliard’s Millpond dam . . . (Continued from page A1) ety’s website at www.glouces- it can be emailed to editor@ amounts to an increase in adop- termathewshumanesociety.org. SSentinel.com. tions of just about 30%. do this because we had great The adoption application form All photos will be returned. Thacker described one of the help,” said Longton. “I had my is also available on the website. Include a self-addressed enve- major achievements of the past best experience ever with our “Every morning when I look out over Anyone interested in adopt- lope for mailing or stop by the year, the hound and hunting dog contractor, William H. Wright’s this beautiful pond, I know we did the ing an animal is encouraged to office any weekday after Nov. rescue and rehabilitation proj- company (WHW Inc.), as it download the application form 11. The deadline for submitting ect. She announced that a major methodically worked through right thing.” —Joe Longton and fax the completed form to photos is October 20. project for the coming year all the hard spots and everything the shelter at 804-694-5136. is dealing with the enormous Mother Nature threw at it. That problem of feral cats, which said, I would like to give kudos the dam and all the landowners Over the next 40 years Visit presently amount to approxi- to his company. who contributed to make it all numerous lots were sold and SSentinel.com mately one cat per every six “It has been nine long years happen. about 20 homes were built on coming. We held together as a Hilliard’s Millpond has a his- the millpond. When the dam The Rivah Day Spa group, stayed informed, raised tory that goes back to Colonial first broke in 2002, it was the required funds, and made it Middlesex. A road once trav- unclear as to who even owned & Gift Shop Cleaning fine oriental & area rugs happen,” said Longton. eled over the dam, but in 1963 the dam and who was respon- Longton praised WHW Inc. state highway officials agreed to sible for it. VDOT officials Hair • Massages requires real experience. employee Shawn Parsley who raise Route 602 above the dam made it clear, however, it was How does 30 years sound to you? worked by flashlight during and off the spillway. not their responsibility. Manicures a northeaster storm and other The old road was abandoned After some research by Acrylic Nails Outer Banks Custodial, cleaning storms installing 18-inch de- that year at the request of the VDOT and property owners, it watering pipes in places to keep Middlesex Board of Supervi- was felt that this approach was Gel Nails Virginia’s Rugs, Carpets & the dam from failing. “They sors. The old road was left over probably irrelevant because Floors for over 30 years. took this job very seriously and the causeway because removal ownership went back to 1800 Pedicures • Facials stuck with us,” said Longton. might damage the dam. deeds that involved heirs, some The association president In 1963, very few people of whom have not lived near the Body Wraps Outer Banks Custodial Service, Inc. also thanked Bay Design Group lived on the pond and the dam site for years. Riverside Center - Deltaville for its efforts in helping design was holding its own. The landowners around the Tanning Bed • Spray (804) 776-9891 dam decided either they were going to have to replace the dam Tanning • Gift Shop FREE PiCk-uP & DEliVERy mvfd report or live with a giant mud hole in Wedding Parties front of their property. They The Middlesex Volunteer on the 6 activities. picked the dam and the pond Fire Department of Urbanna • From June 22 through July that came with it. 624 Gloucester Road report for June, July and August 19, firefighters responded to 10 “Every morning when I look Saluda Under the Tent is as follows: calls with 46 man hours. Calls out over this beautiful pond, I • From June 1 through June included 2 field/brush fires, know we did the right thing,” 758-5775 21, volunteers responded to 4 2 motor vehicle accidents, 3 said Longton. motor vehicle accidents involv- false alarms, and 3 other calls. & in the Store! ing 34 man hours; one brush Man hours were not broken fire, 4 hours; 3 miscellaneous down. Also during that period, calls, 22 hours; and one false firefighters had 3 man hours of All summer merchandise alarm, 1 hour. Total calls were training; 2 meetings, 40 man 9 with 61 total man hours. hours; and 3 fundraisers, 270 Activities included training, man hours. Volunteers spent 24 man hours; 2 meetings, 40 340 man hours at 6 activities. man hours; a fire prevention • From July 20 through 50% OFF talk, 1 man hour; and 2 fund- August 30, firefighters raisers, 140 man hours. A total responded to 9 motor vehicle of 605 man hours were spent accidents, 1 auto fire, 1 field/ brush fire; and 3 false alarms. A total of 90 man hours were Bristow’s K&Q sheriff’s spent on 13 calls. Man hours “Home of were not broken down. forum planned Other activities in August Good Goods” There will be a community included 3 fundraisers with Established 1876 forum for all candidates for 348 man hours. On August King and Queen Sheriff in the 28, 585 people attended the R.S. Bristow Store • Urbanna, Va. • 758-2210 November election at King & MVFD Crab Feast. A spokes- Regular Hours Monday Thru Saturday 10:00 – 5:00 Queen Elementary School on man thanked all who made it a Thursday, September 9, at 7 success. p.m. Also during August, 69 man All candidates who have hours were spent on 2 training qualified to have their names sessions; 26 man hours were on the ballot by the August 13 spent at a meeting; one fire pre- deadline have been invited to vention talk was given with 4 attend this public forum. The man hours; and 20 man hours forum will be moderated by were spent on maintenance. Beth Kennard Rev. Keith Parham, pastor of First Baptist Church of Hock- ley. Call 804-785-9293 for Subscribe to the Specialized training more information. in Pure Form Cutting, Pure Foiling and Ad- Tea Party to Enjoy the convenience of having local news delivered to your mailbox! vanced Dimensional meet Sept. 16 For papers mailed to addresses in Middlesex, Essex, Coloring, My Shape The next meeting of the Mathews, Gloucester, King & Queen and Lancaster counties: $24 per year Middlesex Tea Party Patriots For papers mailed to addresses outside the counties listed above: $30 per year and Men’s Cutting. will be Thursday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cooks name ______Corner Office Complex at Appointments are being taken for 2911 General Puller Hwy. The public is invited. address ______Tues & Wed 10 - 7 Thurs and Fri 9-5 Sat 9-1 Corey Stewart, chairman of the Prince William Board city/state/zip ______804-776-0061 of Supervisors, will speak on immigration resolutions and check enclosed payable to Southside Sentinel. For payment by credit card, please call. 11144 General Puller Hwy. • Hartfield, VA 23071 effects on fiscal infrastructure and safety. Call 758-8307 or Walk-ins Welcome email [email protected] for Southside Sentinel • P. 0. Box 549 • Urbanna, Va. 23175 • (804) 758-2328 more information. A4 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • Sept. 2, 2010 Signup for quilting ‘Family Photo Restoration’ TOGA plans oyster fair classes due Tuesday is Sept. 9 program topic and antique boat show The Computer Genealogy future generations by digitizing The Tidewater Oyster Gar- other miscellaneous supplies The Middlesex County Parks weekly or monthly. Group will meet at 1 p.m. onThurs - them and sharing with other deners Association (TOGA) are welcome. Please contact and Recreation Department is Participants will be taught how day, Sept. 9, at Rappahannock family members. Boyatzies is joining with the Reedville Brian Wood at awood45858@ now offering quilting classes. to make a new block each week. Westminster-Canterbury in will include samples of several Fisherman’s Museum on a aol.com for details, includ- There will be open house regis- Classes also include setting Irvington. products used to safely store dual event—the Oyster Fair ing the advance purchase tration on Tuesday, September blocks together, adding borders, A program on “Family Photo and archive photos. & Antique Boat Show. The of oyster seed from Middle 7, from 10 a.m.-noon in the old and quilt finishing. Participants Restoration and Preservation” On the topic of restoration, Oyster Fair will be at 9 a.m. Peninsula Aquaculture. Visit St. Clare Walker School gym- can use machines or hand piece will be presented by Linda Boyatzies will have several on Saturday, September 11, at the TOGA website at www. nasium. blocks together and will receive Boyatzies. examples of restored photos Bethany Methodist Church in oystergardener.org for addi- Classes will start Tuesday, one on one assistance. The section on preservation and illustrate a few restoration Northumberland County. tional information in the fall September 14, from 10 a.m.-2 Quilts will be on display will include how to display old techniques in Photoshop Ele- Lectures will include topics newsletter. p.m. and continue each Tues- during open house registration. photographs without harming ments. for both the new and advanced day through November 2. This Please bring a bag lunch each them; how to preserve both Boyatzies is a former edu- oyster gardeners. A microscope is an 8-week session. Tuesday. old and new photos by using cator, family historian and a with video display will be set NAMI to meet The fee is $12 per person For more information, call proper storage techniques; and regular winner of Digital Pho- up to show oyster larvae, as The National Alliance on per week. Participants can pay 758-0057 or 776-6215. how to preserve our photos for tography SIG contests. well as a video showing how Mental Illness (NAMI), Mid- the cow-nosed ray is a vora- Tidewater Chapter, will meet cious predator of oysters of all Monday, September 20, at Visit sizes. 7 p.m. at Urbanna Baptist September 8 Vendors for oyster cages, Church. Call 804-413-2505 for • Market Nights on Main hosted by the Gloucester SSentinel.com oyster floats, oyster seed and more information. Main Street Association every Wednesday from 5–8 p.m. Community through September. The event features Main Street’s first Calendar producer-based farmers’ market, extended shopping hours until 8 p.m. including sidewalk sales, refreshments and promotions, live music, dining specials and compli- The Kilmarnock Museum Presents mentary beer and wine tasting at Kelsick Market. The farmers’ market will be at the Gazebo on Gloucester’s Main Street. Local artists also will be on site. 695-0700

• Tools for Direct Marketing of Seafood – Deadline to Register A Water Harvest workshop TALENT • Fan Care Program Bay Aging has received funding titled “Tools for Direct Marketing of Seafood” will from Dominion Virginia Power for the Fan Care Program be held from 1–4 p.m. September 15, at the Virginia EXTRAVAGANZA to help provide free fans to the elderly (60 and over) Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), Watermen’s Hall, who meet eligibility criteria. The Fan Care Program runs Gloucester Point. Marketing techniques to promote and through September 30. (800) 693-6109 sell seafood directly to consumers through farmers’ mar- 2010 kets, restaurants, schools, institutions and other market- • Food Bank Middlesex Food Bank hours at ing venues will be discussed at the workshop, and will Starring Miss America 2010 Rappahannock Civic Club near Hartfield are as follows: include a section on the appropriate regulations needed produce and bread pickup, Monday, Wednesday and to make it possible. Space is limited so please RSVP by CaressaSaturday Cameron Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; regular food bank every Wednesday, September 8, to [email protected]. other Monday from 9:30 a.m. until food is distributed. gov, or call (804) 225-3663. September 18th • 7:30 pm 758-2910

• GED Classes sponsored by Middle Peninsula RACE September 9 are being held at Middlesex High School. 769-1151 • Stepping Stone Square Dance Club Classes at LAnCAStER MIDDLE SCHOOL Freeshade Community Center in Syringa. Students will Kilmarnock learn all 69 calls over a 30-week period. 366-6708 September 2 The Middlesex Tea Party Patriots will hold a general • Family Photo Restoration and Preservation meeting to discuss voting strategies on Thursday, Sep- presented by Linda Boyatzies at 1 p.m. at Rappahannock tember 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cooks Corner Office Com- Westminster-Canterbury. The section on preserva- plex at 2911 General Puller Hwy. Call 758-8307 or email tion will include how to display old photographs with- [email protected] for more information. The public is out harming them, how to preserve both old and new welcome to attend. photos by using proper storage techniques, and how to OnLy SHOW OF ItS KInD preserve our photos for future generations by digitizing them and sharing with other family members. On the Award winning performers September 3 topic of restoration, Linda will have several examples • First Friday WalkAbout in Kilmarnock 5 – 8 of restored photos and illustrate a few restoration tech- p.m. Free event, May–October in Steptoe’s District. niques in Photoshop Elements. from around the State Vendors, music, children’s activities provide something for everyone. Stroll pedestrian friendly Main Street to • Community Forum for all candidates for King window shop, grab a beverage and visit with friends! and Queen Sheriff in the November election at King ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY 435-6092 & Queen Elementary School at 7 p.m. All candidates who have qualified to have their names on the ballot Tickets on Sale Now by the August 13 deadline have been invited to attend September 4 this public forum. The forum will be moderated by Rev. Rappahannock Record • Heads Up Hair Works • Irvington Farmers’ Market on the Town Com- Keith Parham, pastor of First Baptist Church of Hockley. mons behind the Chesapeake Bank from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 785-9293 Foxy’s in Kilmarnock • Bank of Lancaster, Main Office & White Stone the first Saturday of each month May through Novem- Chesapeake Bank, Lively • Doll House ber. Market features food, music, activities for children, and a variety of quality merchandise. 438-9088 September 10 & 11 EVB • Kilmarnock Museum • Mathews Market Days in historic downtown • Irvington Stomp For the seventh year, White Mathews. The festival is a family-fun oriented event. No or call 435-2473 • 435-0874 Fences Vineyard will celebrate the harvest season with alcohol is served. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday the Irvington Stomp. This year’s Stomp features plenty and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. A street dance will Only $15 Adults In Advance, $20 at the Door • $5 Child of grape stomping in traditional barrels, with contests be held 8–11 p.m. on Saturday. The festival will show- A HAy-BURn PRODUCtIOn between town officials, family members and kids of all case about 90 booths displaying local arts and crafts, ages. The Stomp begins at 3 p.m. and continues until food items and many locally-made products. The Youth dusk. www.irvingtonstomp.com Corner includes rides, youth art, pet parade, clowns, puppet show, cotton candy, ice cream and other fun and Virginia Motor Speedway: Weekly Racing Late games. On Friday the 10th show-time karaoke will be Southside Sentinel: We publish more news about Models, Sportsman, Modified, Limited Stock. Last Point featured on the main stage from 3–5 p.m. On Saturday Race. 6:30 – 11 p.m. in Jamaica. 758-1867 from 2–4 p.m. spelling bees will take place in the Old Middlesex County than any other source in the world! Courthouse. Also on Saturday inside entertainment will be Donk’s Lauren Woodrum. Tickets are $12. Doors open at Westville Church from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. with six dif- at 7:30 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. 725-7760 ferent groups performing.

September 6 September 11 • Oyster Festival Poster Contest Deadline The • Indoor Yard Sale sponsored by Hands Across Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation has announced a Middlesex and Habitat for Humanity Middlesex the contest for the 53rd Urbanna Oyster Festival, set for second Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at November 5–6. This year, the foundation will again have The Cryer Center on Route 33 across the highway from a festival poster and wants to include everyone in the Harmony Grove Baptist Church near Topping. Commonwealth of Virginia in the project. The poster should represent the Oyster Festival in an artistic, as • Urbanna Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at well as a visually pleasing way. The deadline for entries Taber Park. An assortment of crafts, plants, goat cheese, is September 6 and the winning entry will be chosen in jewelry, yard art and much more. 761-4840 mid-September. • Apple Seeds, a Mac User Group, meets at 10:30 a.m. at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, in Irvington. September 7 • Middlesex County Public Schools First Day of For an expanded version of our community School calendar, please visit www.SSentinel.com.

Tuesdays Weekly Events • The Clothing Barn at the Cryer Center is open Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rt. 33 in Locust Hill Thursdays and operated by Hands Across Middlesex Volunteers. • Story Hour for 2–5 year olds Thursdays at 10:30 • Chess every Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Middlesex a.m. at Middlesex County Public Library, Urbanna County Public Library, Deltaville Branch. This is a time Branch. 758-5717 for beginners and veteran players to either learn or • BSA, Troop 341 meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at teach the game to others. 776-7362 Christ Church Parish Hall in Saluda. 776-7445 • Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast at the Pilot House Restaurant in Topping. 694-6416 Fridays • Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of • Cub Scout Pack #314 meets the first and third the month at 7 p.m. at the Beacon in Topping. 776- Friday at 7 p.m. at Hermitage Baptist Church in 7508 Church View. 347-7323 Wednesdays Saturdays • Holly Point Gardenerds meet every Wednesday • Alcoholics Anonymous open 12-and-12 meeting, from 9 a.m.–noon (weather permitting). 776-7200 5:30 p.m. at Zoar Baptist Church. 776-7629 • Story Hour for 3–5 year olds, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Lower United Methodist Church. 758-5717 • Knitters Group meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at Mondays Urbanna United Methodist Church. • Kiwanis Club of Middlesex meets at 6 p.m. every • Grief and Loss Support Groups, offered by River- Monday at the United Methodist Church in Urbanna. side Walter Reed Hospice, meets Wednesdays from 758-2020. 3 to 4:30 in building D, office 7566 (across from ER). • Aerobic Kickboxing every Monday at 6:15 p.m. Participants must sign up ahead of time. 693-8819 in Urbanna at Port Town Village Apartments in the • Bingo sponsored by the Rappahannock Civic Club Community Room. 815-9587 “Community Boosters” Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at • Bingo every Monday at 6 p.m. at Middlesex County 8215 General Puller Highway. Smoke free. Volunteer Rescue Squad (MCVRS), Deltaville. • Boy Scout Troop #370 meets every Monday at Email your event to [email protected] by 6 p.m. at American Legion Post #82 in Saluda. 347- Friday for consideration. Please keep your event 7323 information current. Sept. 2, 2010 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A5 at the library by Sherry B. Inabinet nation. We cannot operate in the same way as Executive Director when we have a healthy, growing economy. As I write this early on a Monday afternoon Our library certainly provides enough hours we are wondering what effect Hurricane Earl for everyone to obtain the services that they will have on our area. Let me assure you that if need. I am sure that some patrons will forget we lose power for an extended period of time or that we are closed at certain times, just as I experience signifi cant fl ooding or wind damage forget the post offi ce hours, but they will still be we will waive all fi nes until weather condi- able to receive adequate library services from a tions return to a more normal pattern. School helpful, friendly staff. We will just have to adapt will start next week and any time the to change, which most of us do con- schools are closed for a weather stantly in every aspect of our life. event, there are no library fi nes. I look forward to a day when A long time ago I learned we can be open more than that we can develop an attitude one night a week and provide of gratitude for what we have Sunday hours. I look forward and make the best of every to a time when we can afford situation, or we can grumble to purchase more books, data- about what we do not have and bases, and audio books (in what- make ourselves and others irrita- ever format the times may prefer). ble. I may sometimes fi nd it an inconve- I look forward to a time when I can hire March of Dimes Committee members include, front row, from left, Nichole Tippett-Burn, nience that the Urbanna Post Offi ce closes for a a larger staff that will be able to provide even March of Dimes community director; Whitney Barrack; Shirley Dodson-McAdoo; Jessica lunch hour each day, but I am thankful for the more services. And I look forward to a time Jackson; and Kelly Kellum, event co-chair. On the back row are Kathleen Watson; John service they provide me at other times and the when both libraries will have state-of-the-art Mitchell; event co-chair April Davis; Matt Brent and Jean Light. effi ciency with which they usually operate. computers and Urbanna will again have a meet- Likewise, as library director I am sad that ing room. But, that time is not now. Neither we have had to close the Deltaville Branch one the library board nor the Town of Urbanna, day a week and the Urbanna Branch two hours Middlesex County, or the Commonwealth of March of Dimes plans events per week, but I am thankful that in a county Virginia acting alone or together can provide with such a small population and no signifi cant adequate funding for us at this time. The local March of Dimes September 18, from 11 a.m. to leader. “We encourage past industrial tax base that we are able to have two The Middlesex County Public Library is Committee and community 1 p.m. There will be unlimited committees and groups to libraries open as many hours as we do. Two extremely underfunded, a concern that the Library director Nicole Tippett-Burn bowling fun for the entire family. please contact us and encour- library branches serving a county as small as of Virginia is addressing with us. All public librar- have announced upcoming Lane sponsorships are $200 per age everyone to participate in ours is a rare treat in our country. Throughout ies throughout the Commonwealth are suffering, events for the March of Dimes lane with a team of 6. Lunch will this fun, healthy and entertain- our nation, communities with much greater as are libraries throughout the United States. There of the Lower Northern Neck. be available for an additional ing event,” said Tippett-Burn. wealth than ours and libraries with signifi cant is no magic solution. It will take time for our econ- The committee recently charge. “We hope everyone will For more information about endowments have totally closed many of their omy to improve. In the meantime, we need to all met at the Kilmarnock Enter- come out and enjoy while spon- the March of Dimes, collection library branches and drastically reduced hours adapt and accept what we do have, be thankful for tainment Center located in soring a worthy cause,” said Tip- cartons, pins, banners, team at all others. These are trying economic times it, and make the most of it. Kilmarnock to discuss the pett-Burn. formations, and preparing for for individuals, towns, counties, states and our Happy reading! fund-raising opportunities and The March of Dimes Walk the October 10 walk, please call kick off upcoming events. will be held Sunday, Oct. 10, at Kelly Kellum at at the Family The Bowling for Babies Bowl- a location to be announced. Dr. Maternity Center at 435-7005 a-Thon will be at the Kilmarnock James Hamilton has accepted or Shirley Dodson-McAdoo at Henretta Champion RGH offers Entertainment Center Saturday, a nomination to be the walk 435-3504. celebrates 92nd birthday CPR classes Henretta Robinson Cham- Rappahannock General Hos- arrivals pion recently celebrated her pital will offer several CPR Audubon bird walk 92nd birthday at Riverside Con- classes during the month of valescent Center in Saluda. September. All classes are Mrs. Champion is the daugh- taught by American Heart and picnic planned ter of the late Prusser and Emma Association certifi ed instruc- The Northern Neck Audubon ommended. Champion of Samos and the tors and are open to anyone Society (NNAS) invites the The picnic will be held wife of the late William “Bill” needing Basic Life Support public to a bird walk and the at 5:30 p.m. at Picnic Shel- Champion. Certifi cation for their employ- annual picnic on Monday, Sep- ter #1, which is on the left She graduated from Water ment, continuing education, or tember 13, at Belle Isle State beyond the equestrian park- View Grade School and then personal information. Park on the Rappahannock ing lot. Please bring a dish to worked for Mr. and Mrs. Walter The cost of the class is $45. River in Lancaster County. share—appetizer, salad, main Palmer, who paid her $3 a week. Class times and dates are listed There is no parking fee for dish or dessert with appropri- She also went to Syringa School below: those who identify themselves ate serving utensil. NNAS and Saluda School, which was • Tuesday, September 7, 8 a.m. at the park entrance as Audubon will provide soft drinks, near the Palmers. She rode the Henretta R. Champion • Wednesday, September 8, 8 attendees. water, ice, plates, cups and bus driven by Rev. J.E. Wright, a.m. The bird walk will be held eating utensils. which cost her $1.25 a week. Henretta was the fi rst Afri- • Tuesday, September 14, 8 at 4 p.m. and will be led by Directions: From Kil mar n- Henretta also worked 10 can American to serve on the a.m. Frank Schaff. Possible sight- ock, take Rt. 3 west to Lively; years for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middlesex Social Services Board, • Thursday, September 30, 8 Matthew Weston Blake ings include warblers, vireos, turn left onto Rt. 201 (White Gaskins of Urbanna. a position she held for 10 years. a.m. fl ycatchers, swallows, osprey, Chapel Road); turn right onto To register for a class or to Trey, Melissa and Allison blue herons and bald eagles. Rt. 354 (River Road). At Rt. inquire about other classes Blake are pleased to announce Please meet at the equestrian 683 (Belle Isle Road), turn left ET Support Group to meet available at RGH, contact the birth of their son and little parking lot, which is on the and follow the road into the Cathy Myers at 435-8280. brother, Matthew Weston Blake, right about 100 yards beyond park. After the gatehouse, pro- Over 10 million Americans Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Additional information regard- on August 14, 2010 at 12:22 the camp store. Binoculars and ceed to the equestrian parking have Essential Tremor (ET), the Lancaster Drive, Irvington. ing “Hands Only CPR” can be p.m. at Sentara Williamsburg water resistant shoes are rec- lot or picnic shelter #1. most common form of tremor. This initial meeting will be accessed at the American Heart Regional Medical Center. He Most people, including those led by Peter Muller, community Association website at www. weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz. and was who have it, are unaware of it. ambassador for the International handsonlycpr.com. 20 inches. There will be a meeting Essential Tremor Foundation. His maternal grandpar- at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sep- Please RSVP to Steph Jewell ents are Sheila G. Norman of tember 18, at Rappahannock (435-2589). Shanghai and Carl A. Norman Alzheimer’s of Locust Hill. His paternal grandparents are David and Sunset Association Joyce Blake of Topping. plans class The Alzheimer’s Associa- Grill tion will offer the class “Late Stage Care; Improving Com- munication; Reducing Pain” Live music this weekend! on Friday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Rappahannock Skipjack Band plays Friday Community College (Warsaw Sweet Justice plays Saturday Windmill Point Marina • White Stone Campus). Advance registration 804.436.tiki is required by calling 695-9382 $5 cover charge rd or emailing ellie.galloway@ Friday, Sept. 3 alz.org. The cost is $20 per Bay FM Live Radio remote at 7:00p.m. person. All-you-can-eat buffet Wednesdays 5-8 The Alzheimer’s Association Free shrimp on Tuesdays: th sponsors a local support group Baylen Allyn Miller Saturday, Sept. 4 for caregivers. It will meet buy a 1/2 lb. and get another 1/2 lb. free! Black Elvis 7-11pm Thursday, Sept. 23, at 1:30 Baylen Allyn Miller was th p.m., Port Town Village Apts., born June 28, 2010 at 3:12 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5 111 Port Town Lane, Urbanna. at Williamsburg Regional Hos- 804.776.8803 - Deltaville pital. He was 7 lbs., 14 ozs. and The No Bounds Band 7-11pm 21 inches. Boats welcome • Transient slips available Proud parents are Bryan Lunch & Dinner: Monday-Friday 11am until . . . Allyn and Jennifer Miller. Advertise in the Southside Sentinel! Call 758-2328 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Saturday & Sunday 8am until . . . Grandparents are Bryan and Debbie Miller, and Bill and Johnna Harris. Great-grandparents are Upper Deck Crab Helen Longest, Nancy Harris, John and Sue Ferari, and Virgil & Rib House Chesapeake Medical Group and Myrtle Miller. Thursday Night Welcomes Darlene M. Stibal, M.D. International Buffet features a tour of the United States-a fresh mix of to CMG Surgical Services Seafood, Pasta & Southwestern Cuisine all for only $12.95 Dr. Stibal and CMG Surgical Services specialize in: Friday & Saturday

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Chesapeake Museum Chorale plans oyster roast rehearsals for tickets on sale

holiday events Tickets for the Annual Mem- bers Oyster Roast at Deltaville The Chesapeake Chorale has Maritime Museum and Holly set rehearsal dates in prepara- Point Nature Park will increase tion for its 2010 holiday concert in price this Saturday, Septem- series. ber 4. The oyster roast will be Rehearsals begin Monday held at the park from 5-9 p.m. evening, September 13, and Saturday, Sept. 11, following continue each Monday through the Annual Members Meeting. The bluegrass band “The Seldom Scene” will open the November 29. All rehearsals are Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts concert series on “I have to get my food orders held at Harmony Grove Baptist finalized on Sept. 6,” said Saturday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Middle Church in Topping and begin School Theater in Kilmarnock. events director Bill Powell. “We promptly at 7 p.m. The “Lillian B.” can take 6 passengers on her Deltaville Mar- want to encourage everyone to This year’s performances itime Museum Discovery Cruise. get their tickets early. This is a On Stage series to open October 2 are scheduled for 8 p.m. Satur- buffet, so I want to make sure day, December 4, at Lancaster there is plenty for everybody.” Season tickets At least a year in advance, Lovell Middle School in Kilmarnock; Maritime Museum offers “Jumbo Lump Daddy” will and Warren begin gathering per- and 3 p.m. Sunday, December be on the bandstand for social are on sale formers’ information by attend- 5, at St. Clare Walker Middle cruises aboard ‘Lillian B.’ hour from 5-6 p.m. The buffet ing the biennial Arts Market in School in Locust Hill. of steamed and half-shell oys- The Rappahannock Founda- High Point, N.C., researching the Longtime artistic director Expanding their offerings to follow the John Smith Trail and ters, Eastern Carolina barbe- tion for the Arts will open its Virginia Commission for the Arts Matt Rosendahl and pianist the public to experience both the other points of interest, but if a cue, cole slaw, baked beans and 17th season of the “On Stage” touring directory, gathering word Doug Harris, who has accom- past and “living” maritime his- group has a special interest we Cap’n Ron’s Kickin’ Chowder series with a performance of mouth recommendations, and panied the group in every per- tory of the Chesapeake Bay, the have the flexibility to conform will be served from 6-7:30 p.m. by the world-famous, award- soliciting suggestions from others. formance since its origination Deltaville Maritime Museum the tour to what they would Lemonade, tea and other bever- winning bluegrass band “The During their selection process, in 1996, will once again lead the and Holly Point Nature Park like,” McGhinnis added. “The ages will be available. The band Seldom Scene” on Saturday, Lovell and Warren juggle budget Chesapeake Chorale’s Christ- announced this week it will relatively shallow draft of Lil- will play again after the buffet. October 2, at 7:30 p.m. restraints, performers’ technical mas concerts. offer a series of free cruises to lian allows us to get in close to Tickets are $35 per person “Boston Brass” will return requirements and availability, and There are no fees or auditions preview the beginning of their most shorelines for those inter- through Saturday for members on Sunday, November 21, to coordination with the Lancaster required to sing with the Chesa- “Deltaville Maritime Museum ested in wildlife.” and their guests. After Saturday, celebrate its 25th anniversary Middle School while always peake Chorale. The group gives Discovery Cruises.” Deltaville Maritime Museum tickets will be $40 in advance with a concert of classical striving for audience enjoyment all proceeds from ticket sales to The cruises are planned to and Holly Point Nature Park is or at the door. Tickets are avail- favorites and jazz standards. above all else. area schools’ music programs, offer both the experience of a non-profit organization at able at Nauti Nell’s through the The series continues in In addition to Lovell and and has donated over $80,000 a ride on an authentic Ches- 287 Jackson Creek Road and mail (P.O. Box 466, Deltaville, 2011 with a performance by Warren, RFA board members in cash and equipment over the apeake Bay workboat and on Mill Creek. Turn right off VA 23043) and at the museum the Washington D.C.-based Kathryn Wainscott and Chris past 14 years. tours of the various historic Route 33 across from the Shell office. Late requests will be “Bowen McCauley Dance” on Ehring play critical roles in Call 758-3013 for further water trails and landmarks Station to get there. available for “will call” at the Saturday, January 15. the execution of each On Stage information. along Mill Creek, Jackson Holly Point Nature Park, the door. The “7 Sopranos,” seven presentation. Wainsott arranges Creek, Fishing Bay and the Pierwalk and all other outside Deltaville Maritime Museum divas singing together on one the performers’ lodgings and Piankatank River. exhibits, gardens and facilities and Holly Point Nature Park is stage, will perform on Satur- provides refreshments or meals The free preview cruises will are open dawn to dusk through- a non-profit organization at 287 day, February 12. during rehearsals and perfor- run on Saturdays, Sept. 4 and out the year, except during pre- Jackson Creek Road and on Eric Kearns recreates the mances. Ehring reviews each 11, at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 announced private events. Mill Creek. Turn right off Route vocals of legendary singers on group’s technical requirements p.m. Cruises will be around 90 To find out more, visit www. 33 across from the Shell Station Saturday, March 5, and the Vir- and coordinates the shows with minutes. Bottled water and soft deltavilleva.com and click to get there. Holly Point Nature ginia Symphony Orchestra, led stage manager Neal Marsh. drinks will be available. “museumpark,” or Google Park, the Pierwalk and all other by Grammy Award-winning Behind the scenes at all rehears- “Captain Pete Cardozo “Deltaville Maritime Museum.” outside exhibits, gardens and music director JoAnn Falletta als and shows, Marsh works approached us with the idea,” The museum can be contacted facilities are open dawn to dusk concludes the On Stage series closely with house manager said Chuck McGhinnis, at [email protected] or throughout the year, except on Sunday, March 20. Robin Blake, who gives cru- museum boatshop director. 776-7200. during private events. Bringing the On Stage series to cial assistance before, during The boatshop was just finishing the Lancaster Middle School The- and after every performance. In the restoration of our 37-foot ater are RFA board members Bar- Warren’s words, Marsh’s knowl- classic workboat Lillian B. bara Lovell and Loretta Warren. edge of the Lancaster Middle It was the right idea with the School stage is “incredible” and HILLSIDE CINEMA right boat coming together at 7321 J. Clayton HigHway 14, glouCester, Va. Blake is “always helping and so the right time! We began our reliable.” shakedown last weekend at the Visit our website www.hillsidecinema.com donk’s The RFA is thankful for farmers’ market. or call us at (804) 693-2770 or (804) 693-7766 TheaTer the ongoing financial support “We’re offering the free for show schedules and times. ROUTE 198 at HUDGINS of Bay Trust and the Bank of Kay Coles James cruises to basically find out if IN MATHEWS, VA Lancaster, the On Stage season people are interested, and get Phone (804) 725-7760 sponsors since 1993. their feedback, so we can make VIRGINIA’S Lil Ole Opry presents: Program sponsors for the On James to the cruises fun and interesting Did you know you can buy the world’s Stage 2010-11 series are Chesa- for the most folks,” continued fi nest mattress right here at home? peake Investment Group, River McGhinnis. “If the interest Lauren Counties Community Founda- present RILL and feedback are positive, we Come in and see the Winndom Collection at tion, Ann Meekins, Realtor, will work out a regular cruise Woodrum Tri-Star Supermarket, Wells course on Saturday • Sept. 4, 2010 • 8 p.m. schedule. Watch the Sentinel Fargo Advisors, and Dunton, and our website for details.” PLUS Simmons & Dunton. To reserve a space for your- All the Opry Regulars Season tickets ($150 adult, ‘Holly Knoll’ Shades of Country self or your group, call the $50 student) and single per- In a new course sponsored by museum office at 776-7200. Uncle Jimmy Wickham formance tickets ($28) are the Rappahannock Community “We will be able to take up Riverside Center – Deltaville • (804) 776-9099 Adults: $15 • Children under 12: $5 available by calling the RFA College Educational Founda- to six passengers in comfort. TICKETS: tion’s Rappahannock Institute of Free Delivery / Free Haul Away Lynne’s Family Restaurant, Mathews 725-9996 office at 435-0292. All On Lillian is roomy. Our plan is to The Seabreeze Restaurant, Gwynn’s Island 725-4000 Stage concerts are held at the Lifelong Learning (RILL), Kay The Mathews County Visitor Center, Mathews 725-4229 Ginny’s Place, Gloucester Point - 642-8780 Lancaster Middle School The- Coles James will present “The Marketplace Antiques, White Marsh, Gloucester 694-0544 Coffman’s on the Coast, Hartfield , Middlesex 776-7766 ater in Kilmarnock. Visit www. Historic Holly Knoll” from 1-3 For Information and Reservations 725-7760 rappahannockfoundation.org p.m. on September 14, 21 and Website: www.donkstheater.com for additional information. 28 (Tuesdays) at the Gloucester Institute in Gloucester County. All interested persons are invited to register and attend. “Holly Knoll,” an elegant Send the manor house that overlooks the York River, is the Georgian- style retirement home of the late Southside Dr. Robert Russa Moton. “Dr. Moton’s influence on African- American society in the 1920s, Sen ti nel to 30s, and 40s is unparalleled. He was one of the unsung heroes of the African-American commu- College! nity, and his accomplishments were great. This class will explore the ramifications of Dr. Moton’s life, his personal biography and Just $24 for the school year! influence, his property and its his- tory, and the far-reaching impact A great gift for college students. of his life, works, and legacy,” said a RILL spokesperson. James is president and founder ❑ Please send a college sub scrip tion of The Gloucester Institute, a nonprofit organization which Name ______operates the Moton Confer- ence Center and is dedicated to College Address ______preserving history and leaving ______a legacy of faith and ideas. A graduate of Hampton Univer- ______sity and recipient of numerous ❑ Payment en closed. honorary degrees, James has served as a leader and manager Mail to: Southside Sentinel, Circulation Dept., in several levels of government, P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175 as well as in private, non-profit and academic settings. She ❑ Charge to: ❑ VISA ❑ MASTERCARD was nominated by President George W. Bush as Director of Name______the United States Office of Per- sonnel Management. She served Address______as Senior Fellow and director of The Citizenship Project at the ______Heritage Foundation, dean of the School of Government at Regent Phone #______University, chair of the National Gambling Impact Study Com- Credit Card#______mission, and Secretary of Health and Human Resources Expiration Date______for former Virginia Governor George Allen. Signature______To attend the RILL presenta- tions, advance registration and a tuition payment of $35 are required. For more information, or to register, call Sharon Drotleff at 333-6707 or toll-free at 877- 722-3679, or e-mail her at sdrotl- Serving Middlesex and the Middle Peninsula since 1896 [email protected]. Sept. 2, 2010 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A7 Dance lessons lions club news start Sept. 9 at Freeshade The Stepping Stone Square Dance Club will offer lessons starting Thursday, September 9, at Freeshade Community Center in Syringa. Students will learn all 69 calls over a 30-week period. Call Bill Evans at 804- 366-6708 to register. The cost is $4 per person for Arts Alive concert tickets on sale each lesson. “Come out and enjoy good “Jim Witter: The Piano Men” will open the Arts Alive Inc. 7th season of performances at 7 physical and mental exercise, p.m. on Saturday, September 25, in the Robinson/Olsson Civic Auditorium and Fine Arts fun and fellowship,” said a club Center at the West Point Schools complex on Thompson Avenue in West Point. Witter will spokesperson. take listeners on a musical journey through the 1970s featuring the songs of Billy Joel and The club also holds a DJ Elton John. This multi-media rock musical is a trip down memory lane with a well orches- dance to music of the 50s and Program Chairman Andy Johnson (left) and guest speaker trated slide/video presentation. Call 843-3475 or visit [email protected] for ticket 60s and country music every Pete Mansfield. information. fifth Saturday of a month from 8 to 11 p.m. at the center. by Hank Norton the high school athletic fields using a modular plant with UV Middlesex County and simi- and drip irrigation. the plan lar areas that lie on the shores includes: ‘Kopelman Piano Trio’ Skydivers to drop in at of the Chesapeake Bay and its 1. A 15,000-gallon-per-day major river systems have long wastewater treatment with col- Saturday’s Irvington Stomp had the problem of dealing lection and reuse return pumps to be featured Sept. 11 with sewage and its disposal. capable of serving both the In keeping with the theme show for the Stomp though.” The Environmental Protection courthouse complex and the Abingdon Episcopal Church and the Iceland Symphony, of making the Irvington Stomp In addition to skydiving, this Agency (EPA) has said we must greater Saluda area. on Route 17 at White Marsh in among others. She is also an bigger and better this year, vis- year’s Irvington Stomp features cut 30% of the nitrogen entering 2. A system that requires no Gloucester County will host the avid chamber musician and per- itors to White Fences Vineyard Robbin Thompson in concert, the watershed, and we are con- unsightly buildings or pump “Kopelman Piano Trio” in the forms regularly with her father will want to look to the sky this dog agility demonstrations stantly reminded that the bay is stations, and no on-sight super- first concert this season in the Mikhail Kopelman. Saturday afternoon. A West and hayrides, face painting and has been severely impacted vision or maintenance. Arts at Abingdon Series. The Yosif Feigelson was born in Point Skydiving Adventures and crab races, and, of course, by the amount of nitrogen that 3. A land-based effluent dis- concert will be held at 5 p.m. on Riga, Latvia. He is recognized plane will take off from nearby lots of Lucille Ball-type grape has entered its waters. posal system that provides drip Saturday, September 11, at the as one of the foremost cellists Hummel Field at Topping and stomping. Food will be avail- Our recent guest speaker, irrigation with no nutrients or church. Admission is free but a of his time. From his studies fly over Irvington, and skydiv- able from Stingray’s. Pete Mansfield, a member biological toxins flowing into free-will offering will be taken. under the renowned Mstislav ers will then jump from several “This Stomp is our harvest of the Middlesex Board of any of our waters (Urbanna Mikhail Kopelman is Rostropovich at the Moscow thousand feet to the vineyard celebration at White Fences,” Supervisors, gave our club an Creek-Chesapeake Bay). renowned for his style of Conservatory to his role as a below. said Westbrook. “Right after interesting talk on the future 4. A system that requires only immense grace and beauty teacher at Marywood Univer- “It should be pretty spec- Labor Day we’ll get down to possibilities for solving this health department approval and combined with a flawless tech- sity in Pennsylvania, he has tacular,” said Bill Westbrook, serious harvesting and all the problem. probably qualifies for grants, nique. He has performed in a helped define a daring role for owner of White Fences. “We’re work that goes into that. But With an estimated cost of low-interest loans and possible vast array of venues throughout the cello in contemporary clas- putting out a small target right right now we want to celebrate over $5 million for a proposed pollution credits. the world as first violinist of sical music. Many have noted in the middle of the Stomp, our blessings with family, sewage plant for the Saluda 5. Capital costs of less than the Borodin String Quartet for the richness of Feigelson’s and the skydiver who lands on friends and visitors.” complex, Mr. Mansfield felt 20% of the “Maleonys Pirnie” two decades and Tokyo String tone, his flamboyant style, and the bulls-eye wins a case of The Irvington Stomp is that a workable drip system plant or about 15% of the cost Quartet for six years. He now his embodiment of Russian Meteor wine. Last year one of Saturday, September 4, from plan could be installed for 1/5 of HRSD’s 15-year plan for leads the Kopelman Quartet, a classical traditions. the guys hit it smack on.” 3 p.m. until dusk at White of that amount. infrastructure. string quartet in the very best Other upcoming concerts in West Point Skydiving Adven- Fences Vineyard on Irvington At present there is a feel- Middlesex County would style and tradition of the old the 2010-11 Arts at Abingdon tures owner Jim Crouch said hit- Road in Irvington. Tickets at ing that the Hampton Roads guarantee that the plants be Russian School. concert season are the “Daed- ting a small target shouldn’t be the gate are $10 for adults; $5 Sanitation District (HRSD) is maintained. The major need Elizaveta Kopelman was alus Quartet” on September 27 a problem for experienced sky- for kids 6-16; and kids under 6 polluting our waters and this would be open land for subsur- born in Moscow in 1974. She at 7:30 p.m.; Anne Elizabeth divers. “These folks have made are admitted free. should be corrected at the ear- face disposal. studied at the Centeral School Smoot, organist, on October hundreds of jumps and know For more information, visit liest date. Our Lions Club recently of Music and at the Royal 23 at 7:30 p.m.; members of their stuff. It should be quite a www.irvingtonstomp.com. Mr. Mansfield presented a sponsored three children for Northern College of Music in the Virginia Opera on Novem- budget price for a 15,000-gal- Bright Beginnings, a YMCA Manchester, where she won ber 14 at 5 p.m.; the “Jae Sin- lons-a-day system that could program. numerous prizes and awards. nett Jazz Trio” on January 9, be located behind the sheriff’s On September 19 our club She has been praised for “her 2011 at 5 p.m.; the “New York office and provide irrigation for will have a picnic at the Mari- great interpretive ability and Polyphony” on February 5 at Woodrum to perform at Donk’s the courthouse complex and time Museum in Deltaville. formidable technique.” She 5 p.m.; and the “Cavani String has played critically acclaimed Quartet” on April 10 at 5 p.m. Donk’s Theater regular, been a regular at Donk’s, she debut recitals at the Purcell Seating is limited so please Lauren Woodrum is one of married Justin Woodrum, who 3rd Annual Philippi Christian Music Festival Room and Wigmore Hall, and arrive early. For further informa- the most talented performers is a member of the U.S. Mili- her concerti appearances have tion, call the Abingdon Church to take the stage at Virginia’s tary, and sings, plays guitar Saturday, September 11 • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Lil Ole Opry in Mathews. and writes songs. They are the been with the London Philhar- office at 693-3035. (under the big tent at Philippi Christian Church) monic at the Barbican Centre Woodrum won the 1999 talent parents of two young daugh- competition at Donk’s and has ters. been a regular since that time. When Woodrum and her Featuring: Choirs, Old-Time Gospel Born and raised in Newport husband, and her mother and News, she received her nursing stepfather, team up to sing & Contemporary Christian Music degree from Riverside Hospi- gospel music in a group called tal and is now a full-time nurs- “Revealed,” they create a Fried Chicken Dinners will be available ing professional. She has been sound that even Bill Gaither for purchase from 4–6 p.m. touted as Donk’s answer to would envy. contemporary country music The show also will feature Tent Revival & Hymn Sing success, Shania Twain, but her the Shades of Country, Opry smooth style and perfect-pitch regulars and Uncle Jimmy Friday, September 10 • 6–8 p.m. Designed to suit your needs voice is also comparable to the Wickham. late Karen Carpenter. Admission is $12 for adults For more information, contact Dennis Mann at (804)-370-0359 Serving: (804) 758-8887 Draperies Woodrum began singing in and $2 for children. Show time church with her family at the is 8 p.m. and doors open to the Deltaville, Va. • Across from Taylor’s Restaurant Lancaster Cornices Valances age of 5 and has grown up lis- public at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, Northumberland Shades tening to and loving to sing reservations and information, Middlesex Blinds country music. Since she has call 725-7760. Mathews Shutters Gloucester 15% off Linda’s School of Dance Celebrating 26 years Courtesy In-Home Consultations Beacham to lecture on 4 locations: Free Installation Virginia Indian history New Kent • West Point • Middlesex • Kilmarnock “Virginia Indian History and Contemporary Issues: One Indian’s Perspective” will be Joseph C. Jones Inc. presented by Deanna Beacham from 1 to 3 p.m. on Septem- ber 15, 22 and 29 (Wednes- days) at Menokin’s King Visitors Center in Warsaw. • Screened Topsoil The course is one of 12 being sponsored this fall by the Now Registering for September classes! • Sand Rappahannock Community Classes begin September 12th College Educational Founda- • Fill Dirt tion’s Rappahannock Institute We offer classes for Boys and Girls age 3 and up. for Lifelong Learning (RILL). All interested persons are wel- Our professional teachers are certified instructors. • Rip-Rap come to register and attend. Brochures available at the Middlesex YMCA front desk or Beacham will begin with an call Miss Linda for more information (804) 512-8375 • Gravel overview of Virginia Indian history, focusing on the Middle NO STUDENT TEACHERS! NO REGISTRATION FEE!! • Excavation Peninsula and Northern Neck, and will continue with a dis- cussion of contemporary Vir- Deanna Beacham ginia tribes and their concerns. (804) 815-6343 Her lecture site, Menokin (the Lee plantation was founded home of Francis Lightfoot was historically part of the Lee), is very appropriate to Rappahannock Tribe’s home Delivered to Your Site the subject, as the area along grounds, and keeps its original Cat Point Creek where the Dobe Run Indian name. Beacham, a Norfolk native of Weapomeoc heritage, holds a bachelor’s degree from Duke Canine Boarding and Daycare University and a master’s degree from the University of Colorado. She works as pro- Grooming by appointment gram specialist for the Vir- ginia Council on Indians, and Rt. 17N Middlesex County serves as consultant, advisor and lecturer on Virginia Indian history to many organizations. For information and reservations call To attend the presentations, advance registration and a (804) 758-4360 (office) tuition payment of $35 are 804-435-1141 required. For more informa- (804) 694-3991 (home) tion or to register, call Sharon Drotleff at the RCC Educa- tional Foundation office at (757) 870-9176 (cell) 333-6707, or toll-free at 877- 722-3679, or e-mail sdrotl- [email protected]. A8 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • Sept. 2, 2010 Tangier clinic dedicated in honor of Dr. Nichols

by Audrey Thomasson the nation’s “Country Doctor of the Year” in 2006, came Amid smiles and tears, a from Texas to name him the country doctor’s dream came first “Country Doctor of the true Sunday when hundreds Decade” commending his ded- gathered on a narrow island ication and help in interview- street in the middle of the ing new nominees, selecting Chesapeake Bay for the ribbon winners and raising awareness cutting at one of the most to entice younger doctors into advanced family medical clin- rural medicine. ics in Virginia. Other elected officials From across the bay and bestowed resolutions and com- around the block they came— mended him as a humanitarian, neighbors, friends, patients, leader, and mentor who exem- contributors, colleagues, and plifies dedication. Gov. Bob McDonnell, Rep. Islander Inez Pruitt said Dr. Rob Wittman and other dig- Nichols mentored her from Island physician assistant nitaries—traveling by boat, 1987 as a single mother with- Inez Pruitt told of times plane, helicopter, and golf cart out a high school diploma to the doctor flew to Tangier to celebrate the dedication of becoming Tangier’s resident during severe storms that the $1.4 million health center physician assistant four years kept islanders at home, named in honor of Dr. David ago. “I dreamed a dream and it resulting in Dr. David Nich- Nichols. came true.” ols having to make house Like other businesses on When it was time for Dr. calls. “He never complained the island, Lorraine Marshall Nichols to address the crowd, about anything,” she said. closed Lorraine’s Restaurant the faithful and steadfast man for the ceremony, denying Dr. David Nichols waves to the hundreds of people who gathered on Tangier Island Sunday wavered as he looked into the in spirit.” lunch to late-comers, including for the dedication of the David B. Nichols Health Center. The ribbon-cutting ceremony faces of his friends. Choking Afterward, islanders held a her grandson. “You need to go also was a chance for people to say goodbye to Dr. Nichols, who has terminal cancer. A back tears, he called the resi- dinner reception at the school- to the ceremony,” she said as video of the day’s events can be viewed at www.SSentinel.com. dents good and loving and said house, featuring homemade she hustled him and customers about each flight to Tangier, island specialties, to thank all out the door. love for Tangier Island endured Gov. McDonnell said his Health commissioner Dr. “My spirit was lifted as the the people who, in the words of Under a scorching sun, hun- 31 years and culminated in daughters were so inspired by Karen Remley spoke of Dr. island came into view.” Inez Pruitt, “didn’t even know dreds gathered in front of the ensuring they had a new facil- stories about Dr. Nichols that Nichols’ success in establish- He remembered everyone us personally and reached out steps of the new clinic. But the ity to replace their 50-year-old they and his wife joined him ing and operating a successful who helped make the clinic and helped us.” joy and pride residents have in decaying clinic. for the dedication. practice in White Stone while possible, including Riverside the facility was tempered by Resident Dewey Crockett “I’m from the government “steadfastly meeting the clini- Medical Group, which will the recent news that their phy- opened the ceremony with a and I’m here to help,” Gov. cal needs of residents of the send physicians to the island sician and friend, Dr. Nichols, prayer that the Lord work a McDonnell told the gathering. island,” she said. “He kept his each week. But he especially has terminal cancer and only a miracle and “put a healing After recognizing that 98 per- promise to residents of the thanked Jimmie Carter, a few months to live. All came to hand on Dr. Nichols. We need cent of Tangier citizens voted island for 31 years; no matter developer from Lancaster ������ say goodbye to the man whose him, Tangier needs him and his for him, he added, “You have the weather, he traveled” to the County who organized and ran dedication, perseverance and family needs him.” a friend in Richmond...Tangier remote island at least once a the foundation and raised the Island will not be forgotten as week to treat patients, said Dr. funds. “Jimmie is like a brother long as I’m governor. We’ll be Remley. to me. He has seven sisters so back to help.” Representatives of Staff he needs another brother.” ����������� Virginia Department of Care, who named Dr. Nichols “I thank you all for your HTS prayers,” Dr. Nichols told the Lawn Care • Landscaping crowd, assuring them not to ������������� worry. “While I will leave you Tree Removal • Lot Clearing in body, I will never leave you Rip Rap • Bulkheads • Piers/Repairs Oyster gardeners needed “Harvey’s Tree Service” September 18 in Irvington 776-7754 • 695-4897 Financing Available The Chesapeake Bay Foun- past decades, and the Chesa- dation (CBF) needs volunteer peake Bay Foundation, a non- oyster gardeners living on the profit organization, is working Northern Neck or Middle Pen- to restore them. CBF currently insula to grow oysters alongside has more than 300 volunteers Save up to docks for restoration and return who raise oysters for restoration them next year to be planted on purposes throughout southeast- on your sanctuary oyster reefs in local ern Virginia. Since 1996, CBF Energy Bills* 40% waterways. and its partners have grown or Training for new oyster gar- transplanted nearly 10 million And get a deners will be held from 9-10 oysters and have helped build $ rebate† a.m., Saturday, September or restock 33 reefs. 1,200 up to 18, at the Tides Inn, Commo- dore’s Café, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. The seminar is open to the public; however, advanced registration is neces- sary to become an oyster gar- dener. A $30 donation covers the cost of 1,000 native oyster Distributors seed (babies), and includes membership to CBF. 7962 General Puller Highway To register for the seminar, Topping, Virginia contact CBF at 757/622-1964 or e-mail hamptonroads@cbf. org. 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Now15% discount$160 Terms to fit Early Summer Sale your budget Call for Free Estimates Call 436-3013 • 888-296-4707 Sept. 2, 2010 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A9 Dr. David Nichols: A legacy of love and compassion by Audrey Thomasson with all the gear involved in performing a colonoscopy on a Dr. David Nichols is a quiet patient. After the team arrived man in voice and mannerisms. at the clinic and set up for the Yet, his call for help to improve patient, a lightbulb went out medical care for some 500 citi- on the unit. “I had to fly back zens on Virginia’s tiny island of to White Stone to pick up a Tangier roared across the Ches- new bulb. When I got back, the apeake Bay and echoed around patient was still there waiting,” the nation. he said. That is a story of triumph. “Having cancer changes Within months, however, the things...you start looking at life community faces a story of differently. The hardest part is tragedy — the loss of its well- not what is happening to me but known physician. how my wife is taking it and my Dr. Nichols is dying of cancer. family and patients. I feel like All aboard for Tangier Island Six years ago he survived mela- my family sacrificed a lot.” noma of the eye; last month he His face lights up as he talks Hummel Field airport (above) near Topping in Middlesex learned the cancer had spread about his wife, Dianne, and kids, On a tour of the new facility, Gov. Bob McDonnell pledged County saw a whirl of activity Sunday as dignitaries and to his liver. attributing their great family continued support for the clinic. From left are Virginia donors from across the state gathered for flights to the “I kept it very private,” Dr. life to her efforts. Dianne gave Department of Health commissioner Karen Remley, Rep. dedication of the new David B. Nichols Health Center. The Nichols said in an interview at up a nursing career to raise their Rob Wittman, Dr. David Nichols, Tangier Health Founda- air caravan also filled the small airfield on Tangier Island. his home on Friday. “I’m a very two children, Davey, and Sarah tion president Jimmie Carter and Gov. McDonnell. A slideshow of the comings and goings can be viewed this private person.” who works at a medical facility week on www.SSentinel.com. But he acknowledged it was in another state. four times a year. She said their Nichols as the 2006 Country (Photo courtesy of Eric Deagle, Cloud 9 Photography) impractical to think the news “My son Davey has become flights to the Outer Banks kept Doctor of the Year. His friend, wouldn’t spread once he told my life coach” helping to focus him balanced, although she Jimmie Carter, took full advan- close friends and his “Tangier on today and now. “He said, admitted to being a co-pilot on tage of the resulting national family,” as he calls them. ‘Dad, you’ve got to live for the tranquilizers. attention focused on Tangier to “I feel great. I’m ready. I’ve moment—not the past or the Dianne has hope that a new raise funds for the clinic, Dr. Urbanna Holiday Homes faced reality and feel extremely future.’” immune therapy, still in the test Nichols said with affection. lucky to have lived the life I’ve Davey, who lives in the area, stages, will help her husband. “The Washington Post Tour set for December 4 lived. Overall, what I did at quit his job to help his father “It’s a drug that is supposed to did an article based on a Tangier was the best part of my and take over the responsibility shrink the tumor. He’s going Rappahannock Record article The 2010 Historic Urbanna Tickets are $20 in advance or practice. I’ve gained from my of flying him to Tangier. to start treatment at a cancer and it spiraled to TV stations,” Holiday Homes Tour will $25 on tour day and go on sale family on Tangier. The physician has a clear center in Newport News or eventually leading to the Coun- take place on Saturday, Dec. Nov. 1. Proceeds benefit town “When I die, I want my ashes perspective on his limited time Williamsburg.” try Doctor award. “I’ll be for- 4, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beautification projects. buried in the cemetery next to left on earth. “Twenty million The crowd that flocked to gotten for my practice in White The public is invited to visit For more information about the clinic,” he said. people in Pakistan are dying,” the island Sunday for the dedi- Stone where I earned a living. five waterfront residences, an the event, visit the tour’s offi- He readily admits physicians he says, referring to recent cation was a testament to the But I’ll be remembered for 18th-century tavern that’s now cial Facebook page, www.face- will not make money serving news of unprecedented flood- abundant affection for the man Tangier,” he joked. a private manor home, and an book.com/UrbannaHouseTour. Tangier. “In fact, it will cost ing in that region of the world. who improved the health of Dr. Nichols loves to tell idea-packed tablescapes exhibit Become a fan and get inside them money,” he said. Yet, he “What do I have to complain an island. The David B. Nich- folks, “On Tangier you’re a at the Middlesex Woman’s stories about tour sites and called his time on the island a about? So much suffering. I’m ols Medical Center will be his little closer to heaven.” But Club—all decked out for the preparations, tips on holiday blessing. 62 years old. To have lived this legacy on the island. through his kindness, friend- holidays. decorating and shopping, the When he first started going life and be blessed...” But making it happen came ship and love, perhaps the New this year, tour ticket dish on local dining and lodg- there, he shared visits with Dianne, who is as quiet-man- from the roar heard around the doctor brought heaven a little holders will receive numerous ing options, and details about other physicians and dentists nered as her husband, said real- nation—the selection of Dr. closer to Tangier. exclusive coupons to redeem at exclusive coupon offers for from Maryland. But the long ity has not hit her yet. Urbanna shops and restaurants. tour-goers. journey, especially in difficult “I’ve been up, down. There’s weather, was costly and resulted been so much going on...so in all the others giving up. many phone calls...it hasn’t Understandably, the island really dawned on me. Hear- J.A. Jessie, Sr. & Sons residents were doubtful about ing of a lifespan of four to six Piers • Retaining Walls • Seawalls • Jetties his commitment as well, he months, you compress all the Boatlifts • Boathouses • Piledriving said. But he persevered and things you want to do. The sen- New & Repair Work in Wood, Vinyl or Rip Rap eventually won their trust. And tence brings everything into Family Owned & Operated Since 1950 the relationship between the focus.” doctor and the Tangier commu- On the living room coffee 804-776-6448 or 804-776-0418 nity soon developed into kind- table is a shoebox overflow- Cyndys Bynnof course ness given and received. ing with notes and cards from ’ The community is made up friends and patients. “Each is mostly of watermen. Living in filled with wonderful memo- isolation for hundreds of years, ries that are so meaningful,” most islanders through diet and she said. genetics have extremely low “It’s like getting sympathy SELF to nonexistent levels of good cards before I die,” Dr. Nichols cholesterol and their bad cho- said, while admitting it is also a Crane Service, Inc. lesterol is off the charts. Heart good thing. CRANE RENTAL • RIGGING disease was widespread and Dianne learned not to worry Operated by Herbert Blake “Big Boy” life expectancy for islanders about her husband flying his was in the 40s and 50s range. helicopter to Tangier during 60-Ton Crane • 110 ft. Reach • Tree Removal Dr. Nichols managed to change weather conditions that P.O. 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On one trip to the island, Dr. Nichols packed his helicopter A10 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • Sept. 2, 2010 church Evangelist Dorothy Norwood in Escobrook concert at Lebanon on Sept. 11 to honor The Lebanon Baptist Church family of Saluda, in coalition missionaries with Gladman Music, invites the public to attend a concert by The Escobrook Baptist living gospel legend Evangelist Church Missionaries will cel- Dorothy Norwood on Saturday, ebrate their 100th anniversary September 11, at 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 5, at 11 Norwood has been minister- a.m. Minister Randy Graham ing in song, stories, and word of Ephesus Baptist Church for over 50 years. She began of West Point will deliver the her gospel career in 1956 sing- morning message. All are ing with Mahalia Jackson, Rev. invited. James Cleveland and “The Caravans.” She has earned the title “The World’s Greatest Sto- ryteller,” and was inducted into Living Water the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame twice. Norwood Dorothy Norwood has received and been nomi- plans Rally nated for numerous Grammy, Tickets and seating for this Music festival is Sept. 11 Dove, Stellar and Soul Train event are limited and can be Day Sunday Music awards. purchased in advance for $20, Philippi Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Deltaville will hold its 3rd annual Chris- “We are honored and privi- or $25 at the door. Tickets for Rally Day/Friendship Wel- tian Music Festival on the church grounds on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The leged to present this Queen couples are $35 (2 tickets), and come Sunday will be held at program will be filled with a variety of Christian musical groups from the area. The MGM of Gospel at Lebanon Baptist VIP ticket packages are also 10 a.m. on Sunday, September Choir will make its third appearance in the festival. An old-fashioned tent revival and sing- Church,” said a church spokes- available. Please call (804) 5, at Living Water Lutheran ing with participants from local churches will be held Friday, Sept. 10, from 6-8 p.m. person. Doors will open 4 p.m. 221-3537 for advance ticket Church in Kilmarnock. Also featured will be Bishop sales, or visit www.gladman- At the start of the school year, Linda D. Henry of New Castle, music.com. all are invited to the church Metropolitan Discussion of ‘American Church Del., the Urqhart Family from “This will be a foot stompin’, at 83 Bluff Point Rd. just off Ahoskie, N.C., and “Divine hand clappin’, and shoutin’ Church Street, to celebrate History’ starts Sept. 8 at Philippi Voices of Christ” directed by time in the Lord,” said the the new challenges of autumn to celebrate Laymetha Reed-Guy. church spokesperson. through a variety of activities “I’ve been hearing a lot of some key theme from Amer- that will focus special attention anniversaries discussion lately about what ica’s church history. Pastor upon children and their nur- Metropolitan Baptist role the church has played in Cook will offer an excerpt Grafton to celebrate 35th ture. Lunch will be served to Church at Samos will cel- United States history,” said of a period sermon or essay, all in attendance following the ebrate its church anniversary Pastor Mike Cook of Philippi followed by a brief lecture worship. Contact Rev. Donald on Sunday, September 19, at Christian Church (Disciples on the theme, then open the anniversary of Dr. Mann McClean at 436-3957 or the 11:30 a.m. The preacher will of Christ), “and a number of meeting for discussion. He church at 435-6650 for more people have said they’d like to will also hand out resources The Grafton Baptist Church The morning service will be Rev. Garry Garnett. information. At 4 p.m., Rev. Garnett will learn more about it.” at each gathering for review family invites the public to cel- begin at 11 a.m. and the guest Pastor Cook will lead an minister will be Rev. Marga- celebrate his 13th anniver- at home. Topics will include ebrate the 35th anniversary of 11-session discussion group “The Great Awakening,” “The its pastor, Rev. Dr. C.E. Mann ret Louden, associate minister sary as pastor of Metropoli- tan. The special guest for his on the topic “Highlights of Social Gospel,” “The Rise of Jr., on Sunday, September 12. of St. Paul Baptist Church, American Church History,” Jamaica. Dinner will be served Visit anniversary will be Rev. Bill Fundamentalism,” and many Williams from Good Hope starting Wednesday, Septem- others. after the morning service. ber 8, at 7 p.m., at Philippi in At 3 p.m., Rev. Calvin Rideau SSentinel.com Baptist Church in Dunnsville. Philippi is a member congre- Rev. Williams will be accom- Deltaville. gation of the Christian Church and the Immanuel Baptist Church “I’ve invited colleagues of Saluda will be the guests. His for videos and panied by his choir, ushers (Disciples of Christ) and and congregation. All are from all our area churches to serves Middlesex, Lancaster choir, ushers and family congre- come as often as they like. I at your gation will accompany him. more photos invited. and Gloucester counties. think it would be great to have Call Philippi office at 776- multiple denominations rep- 6230 for more information or resented in the conversation,” to register for the group and said Pastor Cook. also find out more at www.phi- church directory Each session will touch on lippichristianchurch.com. n Antioch Baptist Church, day night after fourth Sunday. a.m.; Sunday school 11 a.m. Cobbs Creek. Saturday ser- Saluda. Services, first and third Rev. Fred Holmes Jr., pastor. Rev. Leslie G. Goode, pastor. vice 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday of the month, 11 a.m. n New Freedom Worship 804-758-2231. Wednesday 7 p.m. Nursery, and Sun­day school 10 a.m. Center, Rt. 33, Hartfield. 9 n Lower United Method­ children/youth ministry pro- Bible study every Tuesday a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. ist Church, Hartfield, holds vided. Rev. Chris Morgan, “Quiet moments alone with God” at 3:30 and 7 p.m. Rev. Fred celebration worship service. Sunday school 9 a.m.; regu- pastor. 725-9145. Holmes, pastor. House of Prayer open to all 6-7 lar worship 10 a.m. Youth n Immanuel Episcopal Church is the topic of this week’s n Calvary Baptist Church, p.m. Wednesdays. Rev. Walt meetings every first and third King & Queen Courthouse. Christian Science Sentinel Program Christchurch. Worship ser- McKibbon, pastor. 776-7099. Sunday at 4 p.m. Rev. Janine Sunday worship 10 a.m. vice 11 a.m. Church school n New Hope Memorial Bap­ Howard, pastor. 776-6250. n Living Water Lutheran Now airing on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Rev. Paul Pleasants, tist Church New Hope Rd., n New Hope United Meth­ Church, ELCA, 83 Bluff Point pastor. Shacklefords. Sunday school odist Church, Rt. 33, Glenns Rd., Kilmarnock. Worship and Tune in Sunday, September 5 on WKWI Bay 101.7 FM n First Baptist Church of 10 a.m.; Worship service 11 area. Sunday school, 9:45 communion 10 a.m. 804-435- Amburg, Deltaville. Worship a.m. Wednesday: prayer meet- a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. 6650. www.NNChristianScience.org service 11 a.m. ev­ery second ing, Bible study 7 p.m. Rev. Bible study group, Wednes- n Living Waters of Re­hoboth To hear a replay of this program, call: and fourth Sunday. 776-9787. John Brewster, pastor. 804- day, 7 p.m. Rev. Brian Siagle, will meet on Sundays at Riv- 1-512-703-6010 (Tex.), and 1-714-442-4102 (Calif.) n First Baptist Harmony Vil­ 347-8253. pas­tor. erside Convalescent Center lage. First through fourth Sun- n Poroporone Baptist n Old Church Methodist in Saluda. Meetings begin at You can hear the “Daily Lift” at 1-617-450-3430 (Mass.) days: Sunday school 10 a.m. Church, Rt. 14, Shacklefords. Church, Shanghai. Sunday 10:30 a.m. 758-4197. Worship service 11 a.m. Fifth Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship school 10 a.m.; worship 11:15 n Living Waters Family Out­ Sundays Literary Union. Bible 11 a.m. Discipleship training 7 a.m. Rev. Leslie G. Goode, reach Center, intersection of study Wednesdays 7 p.m. p.m., Wednesday. (804) 785- pastor. 804-758-2231. Rt. 3 and Rt. 198, Mathews. 758-3643. 3948. n Shackelfords Chapel United Sunday school 10 a.m., inter- n Glebe Landing Baptist n Saluda Baptist Church, near Methodist Church, Buena cessory prayer 10:30 a.m. and Church, Rt. 17, Laneview. Middlesex Courthouse. Sunday Vista Rd., Plain View. Sunday morning worship 11 a.m. Wed. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. school, 9:45 a.m. Worship ser­ school 10 a.m. Worship service 7 p.m. youth and children’s Morning worship 11 a.m. vice 11 a.m. Wednesday prayer 11 a.m. Rev. Suzanne Shrader, study. 725-1119. Prayer service Wednesday,­ 7 meeting 6:30 p.m. Rev. Bill pastor. 785-2005. n Make-A-Way and Deliver­ p.m. Dr. John S. Carpenter, Sigler, pastor. 758-3102. n Urbanna United Methodist ance Full Gospel Church, Rt. interim pastor. 758-2233. n Spring Hill Baptist Church, Church, Cross St. and Marston 637, Remlik. Sunday school n Grafton Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek. 11 a.m. service. Ave. Sunday school 9 a.m.; 9:15 a.m., morning service Hartfield. Sunday school Dr. Chuck McDaniel, pastor. worship 10 a.m. Youth group 10 a.m. Adult Bible study lesson: “God Reveals” (Exodus n St. Paul Baptist Church, second and fourth Sunday Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Thomas 3:1-6, 13-15). Pastor’s sermon: Jamaica. Sunday school 10 6 p.m. Rev. Joseph Cailles, Ransom, pastor; Edna Ransom, “How Children Come to a.m. Worship­ service 11 a.m., pastor. 758-5308 or 758- co-pastor. Jesus” (Mark 10:14). Music by second and fourth Sunday. 2736. n Philippi Christian Church Youth Choir. Bible study 6:30 Bible study, Wednesday, 7 n All Saints Anglican Church (Disciples of Christ), 17276 p.m. every Wednesday. Rev. p.m. before second and fourth meets Sundays at 11 a.m. at Gen. Puller Hwy., Deltaville. Chauncey Mann Jr., pastor.­ Sundays. Rev. Kenneth Dunn, Middlesex Museum Annex, 795 Continental breakfast 8:30 a.m. n Harmony Grove Baptist pastor. 758-3633. General Puller Hwy., Saluda. followed by “non-traditional” Church, Rt. 3 and Rt. 33, Top- n Union Shiloh Baptist Father Daniel C. Warren, priest- family worship service, fellow- ping. Sunday school, 9:45 Church, Laneview. Sunday in-charge. 758-9191. ship hall, 9 a.m. Sunday school a.m.; worship­ service 11 a.m. school 10 to 11:30 a.m. Regu- n Apostolic Faith Church, Rt. 10 a.m., traditional worship Adult prayer meeting 7 p.m. lar worship service 11:30 a.m. 227, Urbanna. Sunday school, service 11 a.m. Mike Cook, Wednesdays. Dr. Roger M. every first, second and third 10:30 a.m.; praise and wor- pastor. 776-6230. Collier, pastor. 758-5154. Sunday. Bible study every ship, 12 noon. Prayer, praise n Quaker Friends. Meetings n Hermitage Baptist Church, Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Fred- and Bible study, Wednesday, include silent worship 10 a.m.; Rt. 17, Church View. Sunday erick Young Sr., pastor. 443- 7:30-9 p.m. Elder Charles Cox, Friends discussion 11 a.m.. school, 10 a.m.; worship ser- 0850 home. pastor. Elder Stanley Hundley 758-2401. vice and children’s worship n Urbanna Baptist Church. Sr., acting pastor. n Remlik Wesleyan Church. service 11 a.m. Wednesday Early worship service, at 8:45 n Center Cross Church of Sunday­ school 9:45 a.m.; wor- night: adult prayer meeting, a.m.; Sun­day school, 9:45 a.m.; God. 141 Byrd’s Bridge Rd. 11 ship 10:45 a.m.; evening wor- Bible study 7:30 p.m.; children worship service 11 a.m. Sepa­ ­ a.m. worship service. 10 a.m. ship 6 p.m. Wesleyan Youth, and youth mission groups 6:30 rate worship service, chil­dren Sunday school. 6 p.m. Sunday Sunday, 6 p.m. Wednesday p.m. Rev. Edward Harrow Sr., ages 4 to 2nd grade. Adult evening service. Family train- midweek service, 7 p.m. Rev. interim pastor. Bible study 6:30 p.m. Youth ing 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Pastor William Smith, pastor; Rev. n Immanuel Baptist Church, group 6 p.m. third Sunday of Stephen Livingston. 443-2070. Sharon Reed, asst. pastor. Rt. 616, Saluda. Sunday school each month. “Kids For Christ” n Christ Church Parish, Rt. n River of Life Church, Top- 9:30 a.m. Wor­ship service, 4-5:30 p.m. every Sunday. Rev. 33, east of Saluda, next to ping. Adult Sunday school except­ fifth Sunday, 11 a.m. Jimmy Maroney, pastor. 758- Christchurch School. 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Bible study, Wednesday, 7 2720. Holy Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Chris- Tuesday youth service 6 p.m. p.m. Rev. C. Rideau, pastor.­ n Zion Branch Baptist Church, tian Education; 10:30 a.m. Pastor Bob Brooks 824-9122. n Lebanon Worship Center Rt. 615, Saluda. Sunday school Holy Eucharist and a Service of n St. Andrews Presbyterian Rt. 17, Saluda. Sunday wor- 10:30 a.m. second and fourth Healing. Rev. Paul Andersen, Church, 435 E. Church St., ship 11 a.m. (every Sun.); early Sunday. Rev. William Seldon, Rector. 758-2006. Kilmarnock. 9:45 a.m. Sunday service 9 a.m. (1st and 3rd); pastor. n Christian Science Soci­ ety.­ school. 11 a.m. worship. Rev. midweek service 7 p.m. (2nd n Zoar Baptist Church, Sunday services 10:30 a.m., Thomas R. Coye, pastor. and 4th Thurs.); Bible study 7 Deltaville, holds two worship Woman’s Club build­ing, Rt. 3, n St. James Anglican/Episco­ p.m. (1st and 3rd Thurs.). Rev. services. Worship in the Pines Lan­caster. Sunday school the pal, Rt. 17S at Abington Glebe Teresa Sutherlin, pastor. at the beach 8:30 a.m. (if rain- same hour. Testimony first and Lane, Gloucester. Early service n Lower King and Queen ing held in the sanctuary). third Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 9 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Baptist Church (Wares). Wor- Sunday school 9:30 a.m. with n Church of the Vis­ita­tion, The Very Rev. Glenn Spencer. ship 10 a.m. first and third traditional service at 10:30 Rt. 33, Topping. Celebration of B.R. Humphreys 435-9776. Sunday; 11 a.m. second and a.m. Nursery provided for the Holy Mass 9 a.m.; weekday n The Way Outreach Minis­ fourth Sunday. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. service. Wednes- Masses on Wednesday and tries, American Legion Post 82, 10 a.m. second, fourth and day: Family supper at 5:45 Thursday mornings 9 a.m. 192 Watson Landing, Saluda. fifth Sunday and 11 a.m. first p.m.; adult discipleship train- n City of Refuge Church, Fellowship 10 a.m. worship and third Sunday. 785-7743. ing session 6:30 p.m. Dr. John Hartfield.­ Sunday school 10:30 10:30 a.m. Pastor Wayne n Metropolitan Baptist Snow, pastor. 776-9502. a.m. Morning worship 11:30 Groome, 804-785-1022. Church, Samos. Worship ser- n Clarksbury United Meth­ a.m. Prayer and Bible study n Trinity Lutheran Church, vice 11:30 a.m. first and third odist Church Rt. 33, Hardyville. Tuesday 7–8:30 p.m. Rev. Urbanna. Worship service 9 Sundays. Prayer service and Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; wor- Earlene Scott, pastor. a.m., the Woman’s Club build- Bible study Thursday, after the ship service 11 a.m. UMW Doro- n First Assembly of God, ing, Vir­ginia Street. 758-4257. first and third Sunday, 7:30 p.m. thy Price Circle, second Thursday Rt. 33, Shacklefords. Sunday n Unitarian Universalist Fel­ Rev. Garry Garnett, pastor. 10 a.m. and Edna Yankovich school 10 a.m.; worship ser- lowship meets Sundays at n Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Circle, sec­ond Tuesday, 7:30 vice and children’s church 10:30 a.m. at 366 James Wharf Church View. Sunday school 10 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Group, 11 a.m.; Bible study 6 p.m. Rd., White Stone. 758-4790. a.m. Worship service 11 a.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. Rev. Eric J. on Sunday and 7:30 p.m. on n Unity of the Chesapeake, second and fourth Sunday. Mis- Vaudt, pastor. 776-6060. Wednesday. John Randall, Deltaville Community Center. sion and Bible studies Tuesday n Forest Chapel United pastor. 785-5683. 11 a.m. church service; 12 noon night 7:30 p.m. after second Methodist Church, Rt. 614, n Full Gospel Cornerstone lunch; 12:45 p.m. meditation Sunday meeting, and Wednes- Warner. Worship service 9:45 Fellowship Church, Rt. 3/198, and study group. 776-9172. Sept. 2, 2010 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A11 habitat-middlesex ‘Raptured Bride’ obituaries ‘Wisdom Experience’ to feature to be presented Walter N. Brooks singing, preaching, fashion show There will be a play on Walter N. Brooks, 69, of Sunday, September 5, at 4 p.m. Church View, a retired water- Wisdom Experience 2010, at First Baptist Church Hock- man, died Wednesday, August described by organizers as ley. The play is sponsored by 25, 2010. “women in service delivering the church’s Women’s Club and He was a member of White outstanding ministry,” will be is titled “The Raptured Bride.” Stone Baptist Church and was held on Saturday, October 9, A reception will follow. All are predeceased by his wife, Gloria starting at 9 a.m. at the Henrico invited. A. Brooks, and a daughter, Theatre on Nine Mile Road in Wanda Mae Brooks. Henrico. Psalmist Maurette He is survived by his wife Brown Clark will be featured. Union Shiloh Eunice; children, Anthony E. Also performing will be “Tony” Brooks and wife Lois singer Laymentha Reed-Guy to honor pastor Jean, Donna B. Davis and hus- of Middlesex County and the band Michael, and Madeline L. “Sounds of Rapture.” Reed- Pastor Frederick Young’s “Punky” Brooks and fiancé Jef- Guy is a member and music anniversary celebration at frey Burrell; brother, William director for Mt. Zion Bpatist Union Shiloh Baptist Church F. “Billy” Brooks; sister, Mary Church in Church View and Maurette Brown Clark will be Sunday, September 19, Cutrell; grandchildren, Daniel, owns Laydsing Productions, at 3:30 p.m. The service will be Travis, Rachel, Brent and Tyler; located in Chester. There also will be prizes rendered by Pastor W.G. Berry- stepchildren, Benny Balderson Other musical artists include and giveaways. Lunch will be man, D.D., of St. John Baptist and wife Robin, Randy Balder- Evangelist Maggie Ingram served. Church of Milford. son and wife Mary, Diane and the “Ingramettes,” Minis- Display and vendors spaces Balderson, Ricky Balderson ter Bynum, Andre Jones and are available, as are sponsor and wife Cindy, and Beth more. opportunities. Howard; step-grandchildren, Topics and panel discussions This is a production of African to Ben, Dawn, Justin, Samantha, will be moderated by Sheilah Laydsing Productions. Ashley and Carol Anne; and “The Belle” Bell. For more information, call speak at step-great-grandchildren, Trin- In addition, there will be a 804-677-8485 or visit ladys- Kristy and Darren Norwood of D.P. Norwood Plumbing ity, Kyiah and Skye. “mini-mile march” for wom- ingproductions.com. Funeral services were held en’s health awareness, and A by Lyle Predmore houses affordable. New Hope Saturday in Bristow-Faulkner Brothers in Christ afternoon The cooler weather this past Board member Ed Fisher has Funeral Home & Cremation men’s fashion show. Unitarians week has been a welcome break continued to put his skills to Methodist Service, Saluda. Interment was for those working on our local work as an electrician. Board in Middlesex Memorial Cem- plan Water Habitat for Humanity house. member Warren Haden and his New Hope United Method- etery, Urbanna. Glebe Landing Darren and Kristy Norwood neighbor Pete Mansfield put a ist Church has announced that Memorial gifts may be made Communion of D.P. Norwood Plumbing few finishing touches on the Patrick Matsikenyiri of Zimba- to the Central Middlesex Vol- plans bazaar Inc. led our list of professional framing as well as nailing on bwe, the former choir director unteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box On Sunday, September 5, at donations this past week when the house wrap. of Africa University, will lead 790, Urbanna, VA 23175. for Sept. 11 the Unitarian Universalist Fel- they installed all the plumbing Donations of both the well the 11 a.m. worship on Sunday, lowship of the Rappahannock within the living space of the and septic are still being solic- September 19. Glebe Landing Baptist (UUFR), Jane Elkin will pres- house. As a team, Darren called ited. If someone can help with Matsikenyiri will share Afri- James W. Sartain Church will hold its 3rd annual ent a Water Communion. out the size of pipe and the either of these, please call can music, information on the bazaar on Saturday, September Participants are asked to length needed to Kristy, who Warren Haden at 758-2422 or church in Africa, and personal James Weaver Sartain, 71, 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. bring water in a small container stayed by the saw to cut and Ed Fisher at 758-0217. reflections. Items from Africa of Deltaville and formerly of Vendor booths are available from their recent travels: from a deliver. Their example of team Donations of gifts to pur- will be available for sale after Craig County, departed this and can be arranged by calling glacier, a sea or a garden hose. work and donation of skills is chase supplies may be mailed worship to support the church world to be with his Lord and 443-7140 or (804) 241-1687. The choral music of activist an important part of the “Habi- to HFH Middlesex, P.O. Box in Africa, and a special offering Savior on Aug. 31, 2010. There will be a balloon slide, Carolyn McDade, a creator of tat Partnership” that keeps our 492, Hartfield, VA 23071. will be taken to help support Mr. Sartain, “Jim,” was the pony rides, crafts, and bake the water service in the 1970s, Africa University, which now sole proprietor of Jim Sartain sales. will accompany the service. finds itself in the midst of one Refrigeration and Heating in There will be drawing for a The UUFR meets every Tri-County Escobrook of the most difficult economic Deltaville. He was an avid handmade quilt sewn by the Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 366 situations in the world. country and bluegrass fan and women of the church. James Wharf Road in White Deacons Union to honor For more information or was a huge fan of Hank Wil- Barbecue will be available. Stone. directions, visit www.newhope- liams Jr. meets Sunday grandparents vaumc.org, email info@ He leaves behind one child, newhopevaumc.org, or call a daughter, Brenda S. Reed, The Tri-County Deacons and Escobrook Baptist Church 785-4671. and her husband Archie, and Deaconess Union will meet at of Mascot will observe its 25th one grandson, Thomas Mat- the New Mount Zion Baptist Grandparents Day on Sunday, thew Reed, all of Rawlings; Church at Caret on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. The guest Zoar Baptist two sisters, Loretta Harrow of Thank You September 5, at 7 p.m. Rev. speaker will be Rev. Lisa Law- Hardyville and Judy Sartain of The Jones family would like to thank every- Lester Harvey is the church rence of First Union Baptist Chesterfield; numerous nieces one for the cards, phone calls and prayers pastor. All deacons, deacon- Church, Richmond. to host ladies and nephews as well as count- esses, pastors and laymen are A fellowship dinner will be less devoted friends. during Stuart’s illness and recent passing. A invited to attend and partici- served after the morning wor- Bible study Jim was preceded in death special thanks to our wonderful church fam- pate. ship. by two other sisters, Roberta Zoar Baptist Church will host Hardy and Betty McDermott. ily for their support and gracious hospitality. a Thursday Evening Ladies The family received friends Stuart never met an enemy and that was very Bible Study from 7-9 p.m. from Wednesday at Foster-Faulkner September 16 through January Funeral Home, Mathews. A evident in the love and concern shown him 27, 2011 at the home of Onna graveside service will be con- during his last days. May God richly bless Grimm in Locust Hill. The ducted on Saturday, Sept. 4, at study used will be “He Speaks 11 a.m. in the Monocacy Cem- each of you. To Me” by Priscilla Shirer. etery, Beallsville, Md. Study topics include: Simple Foster-Faulkner Funeral Carol S. Jones Relationship; Single-Minded Home, Mathews, is in charge Worship; Set-Apart Holiness; of the arrangements. Still Attentiveness; and Servant Spirit. Call Onna Grimm at 804- 832-0334 for information or to Marian W. Sedlins reserve a study book ($15). Marian Williams Sedlins, Countryside Animal Hospital 94, of Berryville died Friday, August 27, 2010. Dr. Adine Jones Mrs. Sedlins was born Sep- tember 12, 1915 in Champlain in Essex County, the daughter of Robert Andrew and Rosie Providing compassionate, Stokes Williams. high quality and experienced Mrs. Sedlins lived in Water animal care. View for 30 years. Thank You for She was a homemaker; a Your Support! member of Clarke County Senior Center; Golden Girls Club in Hamilton; and the Order of the Eastern Star, Free- Closed for Labor Day dom Chapter. Saturday, Sept. 4 – Monday, Sept. 6 Surviving is a son, John Z. Sedlins Jr. of Lovettsville; a sister, Grace Gray of Baltimore, In case of a medical emergency please call Md.; and two grandchildren. Animal Emergency Center: 757-234-0461 Her husband, John Z. Sed- lins; three sisters, Mae Cuff- ley, Fannie King and Josephine Regular Hours: 8–5 Mon. – Fri • 8–N Sat. Mytka; and five brothers, Mason, Robert, James Eldridge, Saluda • For an appointment call 804.758.0333 Ernest and Paul Williams all preceded her in death. Funeral services will be pri- vate. Burial will be in Upper Essex Baptist Church Cemetery in Caret. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, VA 22601; or to Clarke County Senior Center, P.O. Box 48, Berryville, VA 22611. Arrangements are being han- dled by the Enders & Shirley Funeral Home, Berryville. To sign the guest book, visit www.endersandshirley.com. It’s Back to School Time Rev. 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Middlesex schools open Tuesday . . . (Continued from page A1) benches. Fresh paint brightens September 21, on your calen- questions or suggestions. will compete this fall with whether it is a remediation ses- year, slated to begin in October. the East Wing. Several class- dar for Back to School Night “A School to Watch” other area middle schools. sion or an enrichment session. This program allows students to rooms have been outfitted with (BTSN), which will start at 7 by Tracy Seitz, Soccer was of great interest to We continue to have an exten- explore many different enrich- ceiling-mounted projectors, p.m. We would love to see you St. Clare Walker Middle the rising sixth-graders when sive Title I program to provide ment opportunities. new desks, and other improve- there. BTSN will allow you School Principal they visited SCW in the spring, services to students struggling MES will be adding a new ments. The high school theme to meet all of your student’s The faculty and staff of St. and we are pleased to be able in mathematics and/or reading “Grandparents Program” “Every Student, Every Day” teachers and see how MHS is Clare Walker Middle School to offer this to our students this in grades K-5. this year. It is supported by a means an increased focus on providing excellent service to (SCW) have been busy refining year. Our gifted and talented stu- donation from the Middlesex students’ needs, said principal our students. the curriculum to ensure that We will continue to offer both dents will continue to work Kiwanis and will provide a Dr. Stephen Castle. Middlesex High School will SCW will achieve or exceed boys and girls basketball this with Susan Leggett, the gifted night out for grandparents who The fresh new year is about open this year with nearly 400 the standards it reached during winter. Information about try- program coordinator/teacher, are raising their grandchildren. to begin. Below, each princi- students. The school has been the 2009-2010 school year. outs for all athletic teams will one or more times a week to Dinner and a workshop will be pal welcomes students back undergoing a lot of cosmetic In May 2010, SCW was be sent home with students. extend their learning. offered each month to this spe- with a message and a reminder changes during the summer. added to the elite list of A Student Council Asso- The Accelerated Reader cial group of people. to attend “Back to School When students return to “Schools to Watch,” an honor ciation is also in the planning Program will be used in all MES is continuing its “Lunch Night,” school, they will notice new shared by just 19 schools in stages as an addition to the classrooms to enhance reading Pals” program this year, which front doors, new benches Virginia and only 230 nation- clubs/activities already offered. comprehension. We have con- was a tremendous success last “Every Student, Every Day” out front, new carpet in sev- wide. That award, granted by SCW continues to seek ways tinued to add to our “Reading year. This program is designed by Dr. Stephen Castle, eral locations, and a freshly- the National Forum to Acceler- for students to have a voice in Room,” which houses leveled to pair up a responsible adult Middlesex High Principal painted hallway in the East ate Grades Reform, is based on their learning, and providing readers, so teachers are better with a student to have lunch in The faculty and staff have Wing. Several classrooms the school’s high performance an organization that allows for able to differentiate reading our school cafeteria once a week. worked hard to make Middlesex have been outfitted with ceil- in academic excellence. input from a student council instruction. Through a very If you are interested in becoming High School “the best school it ing-mounted projectors, new SCW is also fully accredited will help enhance the learning generous donation from the a Lunch Pal, please call Karen can be.” With your help and the desks, and other improvements by the Commonwealth of Vir- experience for all students. Middlesex Kiwanis Club, MES Murphy at MES at 758-2496. hard work of our students and like new table surfaces. These ginia and met all 29 Adequate With the support of the was able to purchase many sets MES expects about 530 teachers, we will have another changes will allow students to Yearly Progress (AYP) indi- Middlesex Kiwanis Club, the of books for our reading room. students in grades K-5, and great school year. experience some much-needed cators set by the Federal No “Summer Reading and Wellness MES will continue the after- another 60 in our Head Start The administration has been improvements to their learning Child Left Behind Act. Program” and “Middle School school enrichment program this and pre-school programs. working hard this summer environment. Last year SCW increased 101” were offered again this to bring improvements to Much of this work has performance in all four sub- summer, and both programs instruction. MHS was able to been accomplished through ject areas that are measured: were a success. boast high achievement scores the hard work of our mainte- reading, mathematics, science With participation of 75% on the SOL tests last year, but nance department and other and history. Significant gains of rising sixth-graders in the there will be new challenges staff members willing to work were also made in subgroups “Middle School 101” program, Bus routes listed and higher benchmarks to outside of their usual respon- as SCW continues to close the transition to middle school reach in the new school year. sibilities. These improvements the gap between identified will be much less stressful. Middlesex County school bus Route 624 to Routes 646, 621, As Average Yearly Progress would not have been possible subgroups, one of the require- These students spent half a routes for the 2010-11 school 694, 663, 646, 678, 645, 620 (AYP) benchmarks increase without their dedication and ments of the No Child Left day at SCW, met their teach- year will be as follows, with and 699. each year, so does the chal- care for the school. Behind Act. ers, spent time in classrooms, possible minor modifications Bus #12—Piankatank Shores lenge faced by teachers and As many of the parents The middle school will open practiced opening lockers, being made during the first few and Routes 629, 725, 681, 620, students. In order to surpass reading this article can attest, its doors to approximately 270 and experienced firsthand the weeks of school: 1041, 696, 634, 619 and 673. previous levels of success, we fall sports are already in full students next week. expectations for middle school Bus #1—Route 17 North in Bus #14—Wake, Routes 626, will increase our focus on the swing at the high school. The Schedule changes for 2010- students. front of Virginia Motor Speed- 625 and 624. needs of each student. This is golf team and volleyball teams 2011 will now allow eighth In addition to welcoming the way; Routes 606, 607, 602, 635, Bus #15—Old Jamaica P.O. reflected in our theme, “Every have already started compe- grade classes to be on the same new sixth-graders, SCW wel- 612, 603, 613, 614 and 618. to Essex Line; Routes 17 north Student, Every Day.” tition while the football and block schedule as the sixth and comes five new teachers (see Bus #2—Route 33 from and south; Routes 648, 605, Like last year, we will also cross-country teams are very seventh grades. All grade levels related story) and a new school Philpot Rd. to Grafton Church 604, 601, 600 and 606. continue to challenge students close to their competitions as will receive approximately 87 resource officer, Middlesex Rd. and Meadows Trailer Bus #16—Route 602 Remlik in innovative ways that allow well. minutes of instruction in core deputy Ranger Freeman. Park; Routes 707, 621, 626, to Something Different Coun- for the integration of technol- The fall coaching staffs at classes; and science and his- All students and parents are 624, 623, 622 and 646; Route try Store; Routes 637, 656, ogy and the development of MHS are looking forward to tory will be taught on a semes- invited to join the faculty and 3 from Mason Cove Ln. to 676, 1053, 1056, 1054, and critical thinking skills. This being very competitive this ter basis. This schedule proved staff on Thursday, September Rappahannock River Bridge; 1055; Route 602 from Route will enable all of our students year. This could be one of our very successful for sixth and 16, at 7 p.m. for Back to School Locklies Marina; Regent Rd. 676 (Remlik Rd.) on the south to have success in an ever- most successful fall seasons, seventh grades last year and Night. from Tall Chief Market to side of Route 602 to Route 603 changing global society. and we are hoping to see our with all eighth grade students Regent. and Claybrook Trailer Park on As you prepare for the year, teams compete in state tour- enrolled in algebra for 2010- “Striving for Excellence” Bus #3—Bush Park, Routes Route 603. please consider joining our naments this fall. We will 2011, the amount of instruc- by Jeannie Duke, Middlesex 628, 702, 625 and 627; Route Bus #17— Car wash at Cooks Parent Teacher Organization continue to stress good sports- tional time has been increased Elementary School Principal 33 from YMCA to Mill Creek Corner to Saluda; Routes 33, (PTO). In the recent past, manship as we prepare our in this grade level. There are many new, exciting Rd. 703, 674, 618, 617, 692, 697, MHS has not had a PTO and students for success in athletic One section of earth science and meaningful instructional Bus #4—Car Wash to Quar- 617, Bus. 17, and 17 to Dragon we would like to have parents’ competition. As always, we will also be offered this year opportunities that will be avail- les, Route 33 east and west Run Bridge. input and support to help make greatly appreciate your atten- for high school credit. The suc- able to all Middlesex Elemen- bound, west bound Route Bus #18—Old Samos Store our PTO a vital part of life at dance and encouragement of cess of this pilot offering will tary School (MES) students 33 Quarles to Philpot Rd., to Water View and Revis, MHS. Through this forum MHS students at all of our determine the introduction of for this upcoming school year! Christchurch, Routes 668, 629, Routes 640, 693, 608, 610, 609 you will be able to support events. additional courses for high The staff has been working dili- 644, 705, 641 and 620. and 1031. your student’s education and Thank you for your con- school credit in the future. gently this summer. Bus #5—Route 33 Woodport Bus #19—Green Branch provide valuable input for the tinued support of your high In addition to academic Many teachers took advan- Ln. to 7-Eleven; Routes 632, Trailer Park, Routes 657, 624, leaders in the school. school and students. As always, offerings, SCW will introduce tage of the summer break to 633, 1123, 1103, 1102, 1111, 625 and 626; Regent Rd. to Tall Also, please put Tuesday, feel free to contact us with any its first coed soccer team that enhance their professional 1108, 1102, 1143, 1144, 1044 Chief Market; Route 3 from skills by taking classes at and 1142. Harmony Grove to Syringa Rd.; Rappahannock Community Bus #7—Urbanna, Routes Route 33 west from Harmony College or by traveling to other 227 and 615, Town Bridge Grove to Silver Ridge Rd. locations to attend conferences. Rd./Lord Mott Rd.; Routes Bus #21—Bethpage Putt The hallways are gleaming, 1070, 1005, 1008, 1001, 1010, Putt, Route 602, to Route 676 the classrooms are ready, and T1010, 1011, T1020, T1021, (Remlik Rd.), north side of the staff at MES is waiting 1023, 1024, 1020, 1045, 1046, Route 602 from Remlik Rd. to to greet students for the best 1047 and 1070. Routes 17, 691, 695, 658, 615, school year ever! Bus #8—Accessible bus, 665, 616 and 680; Route 17 We are welcoming several Deltaville to Cooks Corner. from Route 602 to Food Lion new teachers (see related story) Bus #9—Stingray Point to north and south bound; Rt. 615 and many new families to MES Fishing Bay Family Practice (Zion Branch Rd.). this year and we could not be (Dr. Ransone’s Office); Routes Bus #22—Routes 631, 652, more excited. 33, 636, 654, 659, 660, 683, 664, 709, 710, 712, 714, 717 Several schedule changes 1101, 672, 731 and 1113. and 720. have been made to better meet Bus #10—Route 640 at old Bus #24—Accessible bus the needs of all students. A Samos Store to Big John’s Store from Laneview to Cooks daily and weekly Enrichment- at Route 17; to Routes 17 north Corner. Intervention Block of time has and south from Route 602 to Bus #25—Route 3, Hartfield been added for every grade to Route 606; Virginia Motor to Piankatank River bridge; assist in providing students with Speedway Route 606. 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