June 20 , 2018 The Country Courier p a g e 1 Prst STD U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 2 Country CourierAylett, VA 23009 Volume 29 Issue 16 Serving the King William and King and Queen Communities since 1989 Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Remembering Senator McDougle & Delegate Fowler present Carroll Lee Walker The Inaugural Veterans Forum By Florence Cooke Picture by Ellen K. Otey The sign at Scott’s Store in Walkerton Senator Ryan McDougle, Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, Carlos Hopkins, 55th District House of Delegates, Buddy expresses the feelings of sadness by the Fowler and Past Commander, James E. Kickler community at the passing of Carroll Lee Walker on Thursday, June 8, 2018, in a By Danny Clark Veterans, that they have the resources they need.” Hopkins also touched Richmond hospital. on the many programs available to Veterans. Programs like Virginia The Veterans Forum was held June 13th at The American Legion Post Veterans and Family Support, Veteran’s Education, Transition, and Carroll Lee was known and loved as a 175 in Mechanicville. Senator McDougle addressed the many Veterans employment, care centers, cemeteries, and many more. friendly gentleman with old fashioned there stating, “Your service has given us the ability to have these Senator McDougle, 4th District elected in 2006 said, “We hope to have Southern charm. He never knew a meetings, because of you our Veterans we have the opportunities we more meetings like this in the future, the care and welfare of all our stranger, but if you were a stranger to enjoy in this country, thank you for your service”! Veterans is so important.” For more information contact VA Dept. of him, you would be his friend very Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Carlos Hopkins said, “We Veteran’s Service Headquarters at 804-786-0286. shortly. are working to make sure we are doing everything we can for our He was respected for his generosity far and wide. Many old broken down th buildings were restored at much cost to Mattaponi & Pamunkey Rivers Assoc 28 Annual River Cleanup & Picnic the beautiful buildings they once were. Many of the restored buildings and churches were returned to their owners. No one will ever know of the people that Carroll Lee helped over the years because he was a very private person. On a hot Father’s Day Sunday, June 17, 2018, several hundred people gathered at Fleetwood Farm to celebrate his life. Please see MPRA, on page 10. www.countrycouriernews.com P a g e 2 The Country Courier Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Broadus Church Hebron Campus Plans Heroes Day Publisher’s Message By Florence Cooke Broadus Church Hebron Campus is planning two fun-filled events as a way of showing thanks to the wonderful first responders and educators in King William and King and Queen Counties. According to Jeff Poythress, Site pastor for the Hebron Campus, states, “Broadus Church Hebron Campus wants to be a part of the community by being good neighbors. We want to impact people who protect the community and what better place to start than with First Responders and Educators.” After much thought it was decided to have a fun event that would also allow the community The two events will be filled with something to say thank you as well. The idea of for everyone – bounce house, slip and slide and HEROES DAY came about. The church plans dunk tanks for kids. Corn hole and some to have two events – the first on Saturday, June surprise games and activities are planned for 30th, for Fire, EMS and Police Departments. adults. Free food – hot dogs, snow cones, The second will be on Saturday, August 4th for popcorn and root beer floats will be available. Educators. Both events are from 2 – 5 p.m. The events are FREE but the church will be For the first Heroes Day, Andy Aigner, Fire accepting donations for the Fire Department 2018, this year we have lost many King William and King and Queen Chief for King William County, and Sheriff and at the Heroes Day in August, supplies for residents. They were Brothers and Sisters, Moms and Dads, Grandfathers Jeff Walton will be attending, as well as King the teachers will be accepted. William Fire Department and Mangohick Jeff says, “We wanted to say thank you to and Grandmothers, Husbands and Wives, respected neighbors and close Volunteer Fire Department. King and Queen both of these groups of amazing people who do friends. We are sad their presence and energy are no longer here with us. Sheriff’s Office is planning on attending. so much for our community but we also Church members from Richmond Police wanted to give the community an opportunity We do have memories of times together that will help us as time moves on. Department, Hanover and Henrico Fire to say thank you to these people who are We also have family members and friends who can carry on the wonderful Department will also be represented. shaping our community every day in a positive things these special people have shown us. We can find comfort in knowing On August 4th, Educators Day, Dr. White, way. WE HOPE YOU JOIN US AND SAY Superintendent of King William Schools, will THANK YOU.” we loved and were loved by the ones we miss so much. be speaking. About half of the principals in the The church is located at 3407 King William two counties are planning on attending. 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