Town dips deeper into private sector purse

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1 Thursday, June 23, 2005 Kilmarnock, Virginia Eighty-eighth Year Number 37 Three Sections 50 Two-car collision claims two lives by Reid Pierce Armstrong HEATHSVILLE A Northumberland County deputy sheriff was killed in the line of duty June 19. Deputy John W. Sanford Jr., 50, of Burgess was responding to a fight in progress and a disturbance call near Callao around midnight Sunday when he was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle that cost both men their lives. He is the first Northumberland deputy to die in service since at least 1972, when Sheriff Wayne Middleton joined the department. Middleton said he is not aware of the department losing any deputies in the last 50 years. According to the Virginia State Police, Sanford was following another Northumberland deputy westbound on Route 360 toward Callao. Both deputies had activated their emergency lights and sirens. Near Downing s Corner, the first deputy met an oncoming vehicle traveling eastbound but partially in the westbound lane of travel; he clocked the vehicle with radar at 78 miles per hour. The first deputy tried to contact Sanford by radio to warn him of the vehicle, but got no response. He also lost sight of Sanford s vehicle. He then became concerned and went back to look for Sanford and discovered the crash. The accident occurred on a blind curve in the westbound lane, and both vehicles caught on fire and burned. The first deputy was able to pull Sanford from the burning vehicle. Because of the intense heat and fire, the deputy was not able to reach the other driver. The other driver is believed to be Israel Cockrell, 80, of Burgess, who has been missing since the night of the accident. It was his 1992 Dodge Dynasty recovered from the accident but the body was burned beyond recognition, and authorities are waiting for positive identification from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond. Virginia State Police Trooper J.M. Creasy investigated the crash, assisted by the Virginia State Police Crash Reconstruction Team. Sanford was a part-time deputy who began Deputy John W. Sanford Jr. The Elva C. participates in the annual Blessing of the Fleet in Reedville. (Photo by Reid Pierce Armstrong) Elva C., Westmoreland State Park earn Virginia landmark designations working with the sheriff s office in A graduate of Northumberland High School, he trained at the law enforcement academy in Fredericksburg. His death dealt a blow to the tight community of local law enforcement officials in Northumberland and Lancaster counties. Death is something everybody here faces every day, said Northumberland Sheriff Wayne Middleton. When we go to work, we hope to come back at night. Sadly, in this case, someone didn t. A State Police crisis team counseled employees of the sheriff s department Monday following the accident. We are really going to miss Johnny, Middleton said. Whatever he did, he did it well. His car was spotless, his uniform was neat, his paperwork was always in on time. Sanford was an automobile mechanic by trade and owned John s Repair Service in Burgess. His passion for public service was evidenced by how he spent his spare time. In addition to working part- (continued on page A14) RICHMOND Twenty historic Virginia sites or individual resources were recently approved for listing on the Virginia Landmarks Register (VLR) by the Department of Historic Resources, the state s historic preservation office. The historic sites and structures range in size and prominence from the newly renovated Old Virginia State Library in Richmond to the Elva C., a Chesapeake Bay buyboat in Reedville, and two state parks. The deck boat Elva C. was constructed in 1922 by Gilbert White, one of Virginia s bestknown shipwrights of such craft, and restored in the late 1990s. It is a typical wooden Chesapeake Bay deck boat with cross-plank construction. Deck boats served an important role in the Bay region in the early 20th century in the transportation of freight and food products as well as for the delivery of oysters, fish and crabs to market. Deck boats were important to the Reedville menhaden fishing industry. This industry was, and is, vital to Reedville, and was responsible for Reedville s ranking in the early 1900s as a wealthy city. Although many deck boats once plied the Chesapeake Bay area, the upkeep required for wooden boats has resulted in the loss of many of these vessels. Between construction in 1922 and retirement in 1995, this boat had three owners, worked both in fish trapping and in hauling, and at one time hauled watermelons from North Carolina to Baltimore. Restoration begun in 1995 has made it once again a strong and sturdy boat, capable of cruising throughout the Bay. The Elva C. is currently docked at and maintained by the Reedville Fishermen s Museum, where it is used to educate visitors about the history of this traditional vessel and its service to the region. Old library The old state library, recently dedicated by Gov. Mark R. Warner as the Patrick Henry Building and occupying a city (continued on page A14) Town dips deeper into private sector purse by Robert Mason Jr. KILMARNOCK The town council last week adopted a series of tax and fee increases that will generate a projected 134,332 in new revenues next year. For the first time in 18 years, council increased its business, professional and occupational license (BPOL) fees. The change is projected to bring in 69,837 in new revenues. The new rates are effective July 1. As adopted, the business license fee increases from.23 per 100 of gross sales to.35 for business agencies and agents and other professionals, funeral parlors and printing services. For services and trades, dry cleaners and laundromats, the fee increases from.14 to.18 per 100. For retail merchants, repair shops, amusement businesses, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and photographers, the increase is from.08 to.12 per 100. For contractors and insect inspection businesses, the fee increases from.06 to.12 per 100. During a related public hearing, former councilman and Inside On the Bay: Newest study could lead to request for federal ferry funds...b1 Along the waterfront: Proposal advances to remove R2 exemption from Lancaster County s residential waterfront overlay...b local businessman Mike Christopher noted that the rates would increase 50 percent or more for some businesses. He said it would have been a lot more palatable to see a 2 percent increase per year than a big jump like this all at once. Kilmarnock businessman Mike Crowther also questioned the projected hikes. Although town real estate tax rates haven t increased, property assessments have. Coupled with the proposed BPOL increases of 100 percent for contractors and an additional fee on cell phones, the increases add up, he said. If the increases were to help fund a proposed 5.1 million capital improvement fund, equal to about 5,000 per man, woman and child in Kilmarnock, then he wanted an explanation, said Crowther. Town administrator Lee Hood Capps, town attorney Paul Christian Stamm Jr. and councilmen explained that the BPOL and other increases are necessary to meet the operating budget and various capital improvement projects, including the town s share of the Main Street revitalization project and mandated water and sewer improvements. Business...A9-10 Calendar...A2 Churches...B2-4 Classified...C1-10 Directory...C10-11 Obituaries...B3 Flotilla founder honored: A13 Opinion...A4-5 Police...B1 Schools...B5-7 Sports...A11-13 Upcoming..A2,3,6,7 Wildlife notes...a13 This is just a tremendous increase, said Christopher. He noted the town will have reserves beyond expenses at the end of the current budget cycle. There have been reserves for the past eight years, he said. I don t see how this widespread tax increase is necessary from a year ago, said Christopher. Council voted 5-0 to adopt Kilmarnock considers operating and capital package totaling 7.2 million for by Robert Mason Jr. KILMARNOCK The town council will hold an adoption session at 8:15 a.m. June 30 on a proposed 2.1 million operating budget and a 5.1 million capital improvement budget for fiscal year The operating budget totals 2,180,500, including general fund revenues of 1,353,100, water fund revenues of 387,900 and sewer fund revenues of 439,500. Expenditures totaling some 2,106,696 include general fund department expenses of 802,670, water fund department expenses of 373,918 and sewer department expenses of 930,108. A projected transfer to the capital improvement fund totals 73,804, balancing the budget without a surplus million budget due hearing tonight LANCASTER The board of supervisors will hold a public hearing tonight (June 23) at 7 p.m. in the Lancaster general district courtroom on a proposed 24,477,265 budget for Revenues from local taxes and funds total 12,082,219. The projected fund balance the new BPOL schedule as advertised. Those voting for the increase include Gerald W. Sellers, Fletcher Brown IV, Dr. Curtis H. Smith, Emerson Russell and Frank Tomlinson. Mayor Mike Robertson and councilman Paul Jones were absent. Other increases By similar 5-0 votes, council increased the lodging tax from 4 percent to 6 percent; the cigarette General Fund General fund revenues include 20,200 from personal property taxes, 180,000 from real estate taxes, 5,500 from public service corporations, 1,000 from penalties and interests, 18,000 from the sale of vehicle decals, 135,000 from sales tax proceeds, 90,000 from utility taxes, 234,000 from business licenses, 66,000 from lodging taxes, 140,000 from bank franchise taxes, 70,000 from the cigarette tax, 340,000 from the meals tax, 3,000 from zoning permits, 7,000 from fines, 2,500 from interest, 400 from DMV rental tax, 1,000 from ABC profits, 32,000 from a law enforcement grant, 500 from a Department of Criminal Justice grant, 6,000 from Virginia Fire Programs, and 1,000 from a litter prevention tax from.05 to.20 per pack; and zoning and sign permit fees from 5 to 15 for design and construction costs less than 99, 10 to 25 for costs between 99 and 999, and 25 to 50 for costs over 999. Christopher indicated the cigarette tax amounts to a 2 increase per carton and it will affect cigarette sales in Kilmarnock. It could also affect the and recycling program grant. General fund expenditures by department total 470,989 for administration, including major expenses of 145,000 for staff salaries, 50,000 for legal and consulting services, 25,500 for mayor and council salaries, 25,000 for computer expenses, 22,000 for council/commission services, 20,000 for audit and accounting services, 16,550 for FICA, 16,076 for health plan, 15,000 for a project account, 14,200 for Virginia Retirement System, 10,000 for community festivals and 10,000 for office supplies. Public safety department expenditures total 249,231, including major expenses of 150,000 for salaries, 18,816 for health plan, 14,000 for auto, general and worker insurance, for the beginning of the fiscal year is 1,482,263. Total local funding is projected at 13,103,870. The school system is the largest recipient of local funds (7,917,807). Additional local funds are budgeted for public safety (1,169,761), public works (1,056,282), debt service for loans (797,739), general government administration (756,869), health and welfare services (740,971), community development (307,687), judicial administration (202,354), and recreation and cultural activities (154,400). Adoption of the budget and related BPOL tax, he said. By town estimates, the lodging tax increase will bring in 26,000 in new revenues; the cigarette tax, 37,000 in new revenues and the zoning and sign permit fee increases, 1,500 in new revenues. Also by a unanimous 5-0 vote, council adopted a new tax on cellular telephones. The tax is set at (continued on page A14) 13,700 for Virginia Retirement System, 12,100 for FICA, and 10,000 for capital outlay for automobiles. Public works department expenditures total 82,450, including major expenses of 42,000 for electric power. A new line item for trolley operations shows an estimated expense of 9,500. Other general fund expenditures include a 476,626 transfer to the sewer fund and the 73,804 transfer to the capital improvement budget. Water fund Water fund revenues include 280,000 from water services, 500 from turn on and reconnection fees, 30,000 from connection fees, 63,000 from supplemental meter fees, 13,500 (continued on page A14) local tax rates for the year is set for the supervisors June 30 meeting at 7 p.m. in the general district courtroom. The board has set a public hearing for the tax rates at the June 30 meeting, which will include lowering the county real estate tax rate from.44 per 100 of assessed value to.41.

2 Upcoming A2 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. June 23, 2005 June 23 Thursday Bingo is played at the Ameri can Legion Post 86 on Waverly Av enue in Kilmarnock at 7 p.m. The Board of Supervisors for Lancaster County will meet at 7 p.m. at the courthouse in Lancaster. A public hearing will be held on a proposed 24.4 million budget for Mercy Creek plays progressive folk and rock at Cafe Mojo in Urbanna. The show starts at 9:30 p.m The Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts board of directors meets at 10 a.m. at Bay Trust Company at 1 North Main Street in Kilmarnock. Mahjong begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Woman s Club of White Stone. Bring a sandwich. Drinks and dessert are provided. Tables of three or four. 2 per person The RFM Modelers meet at 10 a.m. at Reedville Fishermen s Museum The Potomac River Fisheries Commission meets at 2 p.m. at the PRFC building at 222 Taylor Street in Colonial Beach. The Boys and Girls Club task force will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Community Library in Kilmarnock. The Democratic Committee for Northumberland County will meet at 7 p.m. at the Community Center on Brown s Store Road near Wicomico Church. Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. 24 Friday Bingo is played at the Upper Lan caster Ruritan Cen ter in Lively at 7:30 p.m. Dave Long is featured on the piano from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bam bery s Restaurant in Heathsville. For dinner reserva tions, call Itchy Dog will be featured on the deck at Smokin Joe s in Kilmarnock from 4:40 to 8 p.m. Friday on the Beach, an after-the-workday social gathering sponsored by the White Stone Business As sociation, will be held on the beach in front of Lancaster Landing. The 57th Annual Gwynn s Island Festival opens with a chicken dinner beginning at 4:30 p.m Storyteller Mason Talespinner will present Chocolate Covered Fairytales for children in kindergarten through fifth-grade. The Summer Reading Program at Northumberland Public Library in Heathsville kicks off at 11 a.m. To register, call The Little Bread Hen will be presented by Heidi Rugg of Barefoot Puppets at the Lancaster Community Library in Kilmarnock. The show begins at 11 a.m. Personalized Hiking Sticks are the featured craft at Belle Isle State Park. The program begins at 2 p.m A Sunset Canoe Trip will be held at Belle Isle State Park at 6:30 p.m Saturday Country Music is featured at Donk s in Hudgins. Virginia s Lil Ol Opry celebrates its 30 th anniversary. The show begins at 8 p.m Nomini Creek will be featured at the Music by the River series at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster County. The band plays a variety of traditional bluegrass, country and popular songs. The concert begins at 6 p.m. rrrepeat American Legion EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT WIN UP TO Come out and support your veterans! Doors open at 6 p.m. Play starts 7 p.m. Waverly Ave., Kilmarnock 1/2 mile past fairgrounds on the right. BRING THIS AD AND SAVE A BUCK Lim is art banner winner From left are So-Jin Lim, the winner of the Lancaster Community Library Art Banner Contest, Anna Watson, children s librarian Tonya Carter, and Cecil Watson. Lim is an exchange student from Korea sponsored by the Watson family. 25 Saturday The Annual Water View Independence Day Celebration will feature food, music, games, parade and a grand fireworks finale on the grounds of the Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department. The 57th Annual Gwynn s Island Festival will beheld from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art show, music, games, food, crafts, lawn mower races, exhibits and a pet parade The Deltaville Farmers Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the front lawn of Yates House Fine Art and Craft Gallery at General Puller Highway (Route 33) Ingleside Plantation Vineyards will host An Array of Chardonnay from 2 to 5 p.m., featuring tastings of several Chardonnays in several styles and gourmet hors d oeuvres. 20. Reservations required Market Day will be held at the Colonial Beach Town Commons from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the corner of Colonial and Washington Avenues. It will feature arts, crafts, food, produce and plants. There will also be activities for children and a Bluemont Concert from 1 to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the sponsor, Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. 26 Sunday The Widowed Persons Ser vice for Lancaster and Northumberland counties holds its lunch brunch at Ekhard s in Topping immediately following church services. A Vineyard Stroll will be held at Ingleside Plantation Vineyards at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove. A wine tasting follows the 20-minute guided tour of the vineyards. No charge. 27 Monday The Historyland Community Workshop volunteer craft group meets at the Lancaster Woman s Club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brown bag lunch. Guests welcome. Dupli cate Bridge will be played at 1 p.m. at the Woman s Club of White Stone. Men, women and newcomers are in vited. No reser vations needed Free HIV Testing will be administered at the Health Departments in Lancaster ( ) and Northumberland ( ). Call for an appointment. 27 Monday A Green Week Junior Rangers program opens at Belle Isle State Park. The program is for children ages 5 to 8. Participants will make their own paper and learn what its like to be a tree. The program continues from 8 a.m. to noon through June 29. The fee is Tuesday The Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band will rehearse at 7:15 p.m. at Campbell Memorial Presby terian Church in Weems Overcomers Outreach meets at 7 p.m. at the White Stone Church of the Nazarene Ministry Center in White Stone. Overcomers Outreach is a Christ-centered recovery program untilizing a 12-step program to recovery to overcome any form of addiction. A Green Week Junior Rangers program continues from 8 a.m. to noon at Belle Isle State Park. The program is for children ages 5 to 8. Participants will make their own newspaper and learn what its like to be a tree. The fee is 15. Bridge will be played at 1 p.m. at Rappahan nock Westminster-Can terbury. Brass Polishing of Williamsburg Polishing Brass & Brass Beds Brass, Copper, Silver & Pewter Fireplace Accessories Door Handles/Knockers Other Home Items Lamps & Lamp Repair Free Pick-up/Delivery 30 years experience Serving Virginia Wayne Harris Cell: Locusville c Plantation Using Farm Methods of our Heritage Tour our Gardens and visit our store Eggs Folk Art Vegetables Herbs 583 Slabtown Rd. Lancaster, VA 1/2 mile past Ottoman on Rt. 354, left on Slabtown Rd, 1/2 mile on left (804) Wed.-Sun Tuesday Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at Kilmarnock United Methodist church. 29 Wednes day The Rotary Breakfast Club meets at 7:30 a.m. at Lee s Restaurant in Kilmarnock. The Kiwanis Club meets at 7:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Pres byte rian Church in Kilmarnock. The Rotary Club for Kilmarnock, Irvington and White Stone meets at 12:30 p.m. at Rappa hannock Westminster-Canterbury. The Northern Neck Bay Tones meet at 3 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Kil marnock A Grief Support Group meets at 3 p.m. at White Stone United Methodist Church The RFM Quilters meet at 9:30 a.m. at Reedville Fishermen s Museum A Green Week Junior Rangers program continues from 8 a.m. to noon at Belle Isle State Park. The program is for children ages 5 to 8. Participants will make their own newspaper and learn what its like to be a tree. The fee is 15. The Summer Cinema Series will feature Shrek. The outdoor picture show begins 10 minutes after sunset on the Irvington Commons. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 30 Thursday Bingo is played at the Ameri can Legion Post 86 on Waverly Av enue in Kilmarnock at 7 p.m. The RFM Modelers meet at 10 a.m. at Reedville Fishermen s Museum Pete Atkinson plays acoustic favorites at Cafe Mojo in Ur banna. The show begins around 8 p.m. For reservations, call The Board of Supervisors for Lancaster County will meet at 7 p.m. at the Courthouse in Lancaster. Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. (Submit calendar items to Robert Mason Jr., edi tor.) Watch the Blue Boxes for Published July DOCK & DINE BOATHOUSE CAFE ON THE WATER: Urbanna - Open 7 days a week. 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Serving Lunch & Dinner. Entertainment Nightly. Reservations BOATHOUSE CAFE ON THE WATER: Deltaville - Open 7 days a week. Serving lunch & dinner. 11am-10pm. Nightly Entertainment Reservations CONRADʼS UPPER DECK: Waterside restaurant overlooking the Rappahannock River, specializing in fresh local seafood. Full menu - All you-can-eat buffet. Boat dockage. Friday & Saturday only. 5 9pm (D) Route 624, Mollusk FRIDAY NIGHT CRAB CRUSES: Hope & Glory Innʼs Crab Cruise includes crabs, corn on the cob and libations (including wine and beer) while enjoying Carterʼs Creek and a river sunset aboard the authentic 1952 dead rise workboat ʻThe Faded Gloryʼ. Reservations are required-please call or TRADITIONAL DINING DIXIE DELI: Family owned and operated (forever!) Serving lunch 5 days a week, Mon-Fri., 10:30-3:00, Subs, soup, our famous potato & chicken salad and sandwiches, 50 Irvington Rd., Kilmarnock HOBBS HOLE RESTAURANT: Executive Chef Abel Anaya formerly from The Court of Two Sisters Restaurant in New Orleans. Serving an eclectic blend of French, Italian & New Orleans style cuisine. Dinner, Tues. - Sat. 5:30-9:30, Lunch, Tues. - Fri. 11:30-2:00 Hobbs Hole Dr. Tappahannock THE LITTLE PEOPLEʼS GUILD & CAFÉ LOTTÉ : Great BBQ Ribs, chicken, homemade salad, delicious desserts & more. Homemade desserts by order. Serving lunch, 11 am - 4 pm, Mon. - Sat. Closed Sundays Lottsburg, Va. LANCASTER LANDING RESTAU- RANT: Seafood, Steaks and daily dinner specials. Located at the foot of the White Stone Bridge. Hours: Main Dining Room: 5:00 10:00 Tues. Sat; Lounge Dining Room: 4:00 12:00 Tues. Thursday & 4:00 1:15 Fri. & Sat. Entertainment Friday & Saturday (in the lounge) No one under 17 admitted to R Rated films without parent or adult accompaniment - IDʼs required SINCE 1965 TRADITIONAL DINING THE MOUNT HOLLY STEAMBOAT INN: Overlooking beautiful Nomini Creek in historic Westmoreland County. Winter Hours Dinner Wednesday to Saturday. 5:00-9:00 Grand Sunday Brunch Buffet 11:00-2: Cople Highway (Rt. 202 at Nomini Bay) SANDPIPER REEF RESTAURANT: 4 Star Dining on the Piankatank. Friendly, local atmosphere. Fresh seafood, prime beef. Thurs-Sat Sun. 4-8 p.m. Special Parties-Off Nights. Reservations accepted. Off Rt. 198 in Mathews County. Under new ownership. (D) SANDPIPER RESTAURANT: Est Casual relaxed dining with friendly service. Featuring nightly specials, charbroiled steaks and fresh seafood dishes. Full menu. (D) Route 3, White Stone THAI POT: Authentic Thai cuisine. Serving lunch and dinner. Dine in and carry-out. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday Lunch: 11:30am-3pm. Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm., Catering available. 238 N. Main St., Kilmarnock, 436-Thai. THE STEAMBOAT RESTAURANT: Enjoy casual dining while overlooking the beautiful Piankatank River Golf Club. We offer a traditional lunch menu, gourmet and traditional evening menus and Sunday Brunch selections. Open Tues.-Sat., 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, Thurs., Fri. & Sat. evenings 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm, and Sunday Brunch 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Banquets, functions and group outings also available. Call (Reservations suggested). Located off Rt. 33 at 629, Hartfield, Va. THE TAVERN RESTAURANT: In the heart of Heathsville, Va. Chef Branden Levine serves a pleasing Progressive American Cuisine. Enjoy steak, seafood, chicken, lamb, and gourmet desserts. Open for lunch: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00-2:30, Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday 5:30-9:00. Call for reservations. TOBYʼS: Casual dining, fresh seafood, steaks, chops & pasta. Open 7 days at 3 pm. (D) Deltaville, just off Rt. 33. WILLABYʼS: Comfortable casual atmosphere. Featuring daily chefʼs specials, gourmet burgers & delectable desserts. Eat in or carry out available. Monday- Saturday Items available for take home until 4:00. White Stone. (L) CLOCK REPAIRS GRANDFATHER, MANTEL & SHIP CLOCKS ANTIQUE & NEW Howard Miller Clock Service Rep. John C. Willis, Clock Maker, ESSEX 5 CINEMAS located on Route 17 in the Essex Square Shopping Center, Tappahannock Movie Hotline: ADULTS: 7.00 CHILDREN 11 AND UNDER: 5.00 SENIORS 62 AND OLDER: 5.00 ALL SHOWS BEFORE 6:00 ARE 5.00 FOR EVERYONE * NO PASSES OR COUPONS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL FRI. June 24 MADAGASCAR (PG) HERBIE FULLY LOADED (G) MR & MRS SMITH (PG13) LAND OF THE DEAD (R) BATMAN BEGINS (PG13) HONEYMOONERS (PG13) SAT. June 25 MADAGASCAR (PG) HERBIE FULLY LOADED (G) MR & MRS SMITH (PG13) LAND OF THE DEAD (R) BATMAN BEGINS (PG13) HONEYMOONERS (PG13) WED-THUR: June WAR OF THE WORLDS (PG13) HERBIE FULLY LOADED (G) LAND OF THE DEAD (R) SUN: June 26 MADAGASCAR (PG) HERBIE FULLY LOADED (G) MR & MRS SMITH(PG13) LAND OF THE DEAD (R) BATMAN BEGINS (PG13) HONEYMOONERS (PG13) MON-TUES: June MADAGASCAR (PG) HERBIE FULLY LOADED (G) MR & MRS SMITH (PG13) LAND OF THE DEAD (R) BATMAN BEGINS (PG13) HONEYMOONERS (PG13) BATMAN BEGINS (PG13) MR & MRS SMITH (PG13)

3 S Area Events n Barbecue set The Fairfields United Methodist Men on July 2 will host a North Carolina barbecue at the church on Route 360 in Burgess, beginning at 10 a.m. The menu includes baked beans and cole slaw. Take-outs are available. Call n Puppet show Heidi Rugg will present the Barefoot Puppets in Little Bread Hen at the Lancaster Community Library on Friday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to noon. The performance is part of the library s Summer Reading Program. All are invited. Schedules are available at the library for upcoming events. n Parade entries needed Fairfield s Volunteer Fire Department and the Reedville Independence Day Celebration Committee announced that the annual Reedville Independence Day Parade will be held July 2 at 3 p.m. on Main Street. Those interested in participating may contact Danny Haynie at Sf ChazzBzz Cafe Lancaster Square Shopping Center Virginia Style BBQ BUFFET To Place Your Ad Call Drink Penta water for amazing health benefits! Pastas, Rice, Cereal & Baking Mixes Sprouting Jars & Sprouting Seeds Nutritious Snacks & Dried Fruits Gift Certificates 43 N. Main St Kilmarnock, VA Ribs, Chicken and Fish by the Pool At The Tides Inn Friday & Saturday Nights 5-9 PM Present your local ID for 10% off Call (804) for reservations! Live music by the pool from 4-8 pm Library announces FUNtastic program The Northumberland County Public Library and Northumberland Elementary School are launching a joint summer reading program at the library. The program aims to keep children reading through the summer so that they will be more prepared for next school year. The program integrates the NES Summer Reading Passport with library events. Each time a child visits the library, he can get his passport stamped and dated. The goal is to have each student passport stamped at least five times. When the children return to school next year, they will turn in their passport. If they have gotten the required number of stamps from any library, they are eligible for a reward from the school for reading during the summer. The library also will award a prize at each event to one child in attendance. At the end of the program, the library will give a special prize to each participant that presents a reading log. The summer program theme is FUNtastic Reading! The program opens at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24, with Gary Mason Talespinner Lloyd s Chocolate Covered Fairytales. Lloyd will tell the tale of Goldilocks and the 3 Bars (of Hershey s), along with lots of other favorites. He will spin facts about chocolate into his stories. At the end of the program, there will be a chocolate tasting. After all, you can t listen to chocolate stories without wanting some, said children s librarian Nancy Webster. I have been fortunate to have Gary at several events at the library where I moved from, and he is incredible. The kids love him, and the adults find him equally entertaining. Webster suggests that the parents stick around, even if it s just to sneak a taste of chocolate, too. Hidden in this year s theme is the oft-dreaded beast known as non-fiction, Webster said. All the events are based on high interest non-fiction topics, and the books linked to each event will be, for the most part, non-fiction. My aim is to show young readers that non-fiction reading does not have to mean boring reading, Webster said. I want the kids to think of non-fiction as FUNtastic, because it really can be. Upcoming Schedule n 11 a.m. Friday, July 22: Join Mike Steen s Pirate Camp as he takes kids back to the days of old, when pirates roamed the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, raided merchant ships, and buried their treasures nearby, or did they? n 11 a.m. Friday, July 29: David Lustig will share tall tales. The library will provide book links to more fun tall tales. n 11 a.m. Friday, August 5: Bad Bear, of Native American heritage, will talk to the kids about what the area was like during the period when it was first being settled, and what that experience was like for the Native Americans as well as the settlers at Jamestown. Learn about how the First Americans helped the settlers. n 10 a.m. Friday, August 12: Brad Matchett will perform magical feats as well as unbelievable balloon art. Heritage of America Band to perform in Irvington Fourth of July festivities will begin with a bang when the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band appears in Irvington July 2. In what has become a local tradition, Major Douglas Monroe will lead the band in a memorable evening of musical entertainment. The program, sponsored by the Irvington Chamber of Commerce and Village Improvement Association and the Town of Irvington, begins at 7 p.m. on the Irvington Commons. This is the band s 15th year performing for our Independence Day celebration and we can t wait! The music is spectacular and nothing compares to the atmosphere. Patriotism, camaraderie and appreciation for smalltown America abound, said Mary Ellen Tetrick of the ICC/VIA. Formed in 1941, the Heritage of America Band entertains a million people each year with its program of traditional classics, rousing marches, contemporary selections, a featured soloist and patriotic music. It has performed for presidents of the U.S., the president of France, and the queen of England, and has made significant cultural contributions to communities in Virginia, North and South Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. The band has received The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, the Organizational Excellence Award, and the Colonel George S. Howard Citation of Musical Excellence several times. Families and friends are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Chesapeake Bank will serve hot dogs, sodas and chips beginning at 5 p.m. Irvington to hold July 4 parade The Town of Irvington 4th of July Hometown Parade will be held Monday, July 4, at 11 a.m. Line-up for the parade starts at 10 a.m. The parade begins at Crockett s Landing and will head east on King Carter Drive, ending at Route 200. The parade features the mayor of Irvington and town officials, children on bicycles, decorated golf carts, vintage cars, and floats decorated by businesses and individuals. After the parade, the antique cars will be on display at the Irvington Commons. To participate in the parade, call Jackie Burrell at between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Shrubs Perennials Vines Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. June 23, 2005 A3 Ornamentals Premium Nursery Stock Grasses For happy gardeners... Greenpoint Nursery, Inc. An eclectic collection for aesthetic reflection S. Main Kilmarnock, Va. 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4 Opinion A4 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. June 23, 2005 Laurie Keith Fiction or Fact from Bob s Almanac By Robert Mason Jr. God has called another angel home. As we gathered last Sunday to celebrate the life of Laurie Keith, I reflected on our relationship.there was a lot of take and little give on my part. But Laurie had so much to give. She would laugh with us or cry with us depending on the circumstances. She always had a smile, a hug, a song or uplifting words of encouragement to share. Most of all, she brought out the best in us. A natural-born motivator, she always pushed us to reach greater heights. Strong will begets action. I won t miss her, because I ll never forget her. She has joined that heavenly choir and if you listen closely you can hear her voice trailing off the bayou. As others shared their Laurie stories, my contemplations were confirmed. She was truly an angel among us, if only for a short while. Her good deeds will continue to benefit the community through us. Her legacy is widespread. Her art, jewlery and music are treasures. Cajun food will never taste the same. Her love transcends us. Inspired by her presence, her husband Steve wrote this cyclical poem for Laurie and shared it with us during the service: The deeper the love, The deeper the loss. The deeper the loss, The deeper the pain. The deeper the pain, The deeper the understanding. The deeper the understanding, The deeper the life. The deeper the life, The deeper the love. The deeper the love, The deeper the loss. The deeper the loss, The deeper the pain. The deeper the pain, The deeper the understanding. The deeper the understanding, The deeper the life. The deeper the life, The deeper the love. The Northern Neck is a better place because of Laurie. We are better people because of Laurie Keith. It takes all kinds. Subscribe to the Record! Rappahannock Record Circulation Dept. P. O. Box 400 Kilmarnock, VA For papers mailed to addresses in Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland and Middlesex Counties: per year per 6 months For papers mailed to other areas: per year per 6 months student Payment enclosed New Renewed Bill me Charge to or fadfaf Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Credit Card No.: Expiration Date: Signature: Excerpts by Henry Lane Hull When I was a child growing up in Westmoreland County, the regionally accepted best gardener was Chap Champlin. He was a retired Navy man who was married to Lottie Rollins. They had settled in retirement on Winky Doodle Point at Colonial Beach, two doors from the home in which she had grown up many years earlier. I never knew Chap s first name and always wondered why his nickname was not Champ, the first syllable of his last name. Chap had his own way of gardening and prided himself on his self-sufficiency. By that, I mean that he would plow gardens for other folks in order to make the money to buy the seeds he needed for his own garden. He bought no plants, choosing instead to raise everything from seed. Everyone rushed to have him plow before the date he determined to take the plow off the Gravely and install the tiller. Once off, it did not go back on until the following spring. He was the first person I knew to have a Gravely tiller. He was the ultimate pragmatist when it came to gardening. Every spare square inch of soil was required to produce. In those days before the onset of mini-tillers, Chap kept his rows far apart in order to be able to till between the plants. He was convinced that there were nutrients in all organic matter, and he spent the winters gathering leaves to mulch and pulling up seaweed, now universally recognized as strictly verboten, both of which he applied to his garden. He thought it was necessary to have a rich soil base of at least 14 inches so that the plants root growth could feed adequately. With other gardens he worked, he 2005 Commencement Address, Part II In his book The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwarz noted that since the 1960s, while the country s per capita income was growing and individual material wealth was growing, Americans were becoming less happy. The percentage of homes with dishwashers increased from 9 percent to 50 percent, while the divorce rate doubled. Homes with clothes dryers increased from 20 percent to 70 percent, while the teen suicide rate tripled. And, while homes with air conditioning have increased from 15 percent to 73 percent, the reported violent crime rate has quadrupled. This phenomenon hasn t happened only in America. Take, for example, Ireland. Since 1987, Ireland s gross domestic product has grown over 50 percent. But a curious, yet familiar, thing happened on the road to material wealth. Ireland s suicide rate is at record levels, divorce is increasingly common, personal debt is spiraling up, teenagers are taking too many drugs and buying too many things. Why is this happening? The theory is that each unit of added wealth does little to create a new unit of satisfaction. However, each new unit does do much to create an opportunity for dissatisfaction. Each new thing, or new item, makes us think about the blanket we don t have and not appreciate the blanket we do have. The bigger the blanket we get, the less we remember that the true purpose of having a blanket is simply to keep us warm. To illustrate this another way, let s consider ice cream. Have you ever been at a friend s house on a hot summer s day and been offered ice cream? Let s say Delegate s Report by Del. Albert C. Pollard Jr. your friend has chocolate and vanilla. Chances are that if you wanted ice cream at all, you d leave your friend s house satisfied with your choice. But compare that to visiting a Baskin Robbins. There are 31 flavors to choose from. Of course, they have chocolate and vanilla. But they also have jamoca, jamoca almond fudge, pistachio almond, chocolate almond, chocolate fudge, chocolate chip, mint chocolate chip, hunka chunka chip, chocolate chip cookie dough, world class chocolate, chocolate mousse royale, peanut butter n chocolate, Reese s peanut butter cup, old fashioned butter pecan, pralines n cream, macadamia nut, black walnut, nutty coconut, gold medal ribbon, very berry strawberry, cherries jubilee, Oreo cookies n cream, rocky road, French vanilla, orange sherbet, rum raisin, truffle in paradise, pink bubblegum, and pineapple coconut (no sugar added). If you are anything like me or the vast majority of Americans, you walk away from Baskin- Robbins not nearly as satisfied with your choice as when you are at your friend s house, despite the fact that you had more choices. If you got vanilla at Baskin- Robbins you might walk away wishing you had gotten French vanilla. If you chose world class chocolate, you might walk away wishing you had gotten plain chocolate, and so on. Not only does each new flavor have marginal decreasing utility to satisfy your sweet tooth, but each new flavor creates an opportunity to think you made the wrong choice. Again, we focus on the ice cream we didn t get as opposed to focusing on the ice cream we did get. (A reprint from the June 23, 1905, issue of the Virginia Citizen.) Some crops Wheat in many sections of the Northern Neck, though quite luxurient in growth, is affected with a rust that goes from the blade to the chaff on the grain, and such crops at threshing time will pan USPS ( ) RappahannockRecord 27 N. Main St., P.O. Box 400, Kilmarnock, VA Phone: FAX: Web site: Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Gaskins, General Managers Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor Newsroom: Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Robb Hoff, Reid Armstrong and Katherine Shrader. William R. Fix, copy editor. Advertising: Chris McClintock, manager; K.C. Troise, Marilyn Bryant, Rachael Gano, and Sara Amiss (intern). Production: Wayne Smith, Joe Gaskins, Gloria Bosher, Brenda Burtner, Susan Faulkner. Business: Kim Kent and Ann Shelton, account managers; Anna Ticer, circulation manager; Kate Oliver, CPA, accounts payable. Published weekly except Christmas week at Kilmarnock, Lancaster Co., Virginia. Periodicals Postage Paid at Kilmarnock, VA and at additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Rappahannock Record, P. O. Box 400, Kilmarnock, VA would add an inch a year until reaching the magic number of 14. Were he alive today he should be the featured cover story of every garden magazine, especially in that all of his knowledge was self-taught, mostly from experience. I often have thought of him when considering what to do in my own garden. Over 30 years ago I met another individual with similar thoughts on gardening who also owned and bragged on his Gravely. He was Gene Yeney down at Mila. From watching his success, in 1976 I decided to buy a Gravely, the walk-behind variety. It proved to be so proficient at mowing and mulching, not to mention tilling, that in 1979 I added the company s new style of riding mower to my collection. After Gene s death, I acquired his as well, thus giving me one walk-behind for filling and one for mowing. Each has given great service, but over the years I became active with other matters, and the gardening tended to lapse; so did the condition of the two Gravelys. Three years ago I sent them to be reconditioned, an expense that nearly exceeded their original costs, but one that was worth every penny. Today they serve as well as when new, and after a winter of some neglect are back in business giving us the results we desire. After all these years I still aspire to have a garden like Chap s, and realize that I have a very long row to hoe, to use the appropriate metaphor, but I also realize that the elements that are lacking are mine and not my equipment s. After almost three decades I am still enjoying tilling, mowing and mulching with my troika of machines. J. E. Currell, Publisher, Let me make sure you don t misunderstand me. I m not saying you should skip the different flavors of ice cream life has to offer. The lesson is to appreciate the flavor of ice cream you have chosen. In conclusion, the secret to lifelong happiness is to work constantly to appreciate what you have, and occasionally do without things. Feel like there is nothing on television despite the fact there are 151 channels? Shut the thing off for a month, and you will appreciate the fact you have a television at all. Feeling grumpy that your parents won t turn the air conditioning lower? Cut the a/c off, and try cooling yourself on the front porch with a fan and an iced tea. Feel like your car is a rusted piece of junk? Park it for a week, and you ll soon focus on the fact that you have transportation. Bored with the same old food? Skip the meal, and you ll certainly realize that in this country we are fortunate to have the abundance we do. Combined with your education, a tool which allows you to go anywhere and do anything, a tool which means you can and will have more choices in life, appreciating all that life offers you will mean that the rest of your life truly begins now and that the world is your oyster. Let me put this as simply as I can: if you don t have an appreciative attitude, you will never be happy no matter how much you have. But with an appreciative attitude, you will master the secret to lifelong happiness. Congratulations, Class of 2005! Great work! Your happiness awaits you! Yesteryear in Lancaster out poorly. The first new southern wheat was received in Baltimore June 20. It consisted of 84 bushels from F. P. McGinnis, Ottoman, and was consigned to S.M. Lyell & Co. The quality and condition were excellent, the lot being dry, the berry plump and well developed, color good and garlic Member: Virginia Press Association and National Newspaper Association. Printed on recycled paper. Subscriptions (payable in advance): 20 per year in the Northern Neck and Middlesex County; 28 per year elsewhere. Single copy,.50. All items submitted for publication are subject to inclusion in digital or other electronic formats for use in other Rappahannock Record products. Letters to the Editor Music series recommended To The Editor: Sometimes a secret is just too good to keep, particularly this one. On June 11, an announcement in the Rappahannock Record attracted us to Belle Isle State Park for Music by the River. With some friends, we enjoyed a picnic at a table with a magnificent Rappahannock view and great entertainment. All the while, volunteers from The Friends of Belle Isle served popcorn and lemonade. Is that anything to keep secret? Still, the news just didn t leak out, for very few people were there to take advantage of an outstanding opportunity. Once again, the Record is doing its part, announcing two more evenings of Music by the River. The next is June 25 when Nomini Creek will perform bluegrass, country and popular music. I recommend it highly Ė.R. Kallus Lancaster Appreciating works of young scholars To The Editor: My warm thanks for your publication of the drawings and words of our lively and thoughtful scholars. When Jonathan Buzzell in the fifth grade can say, I want there to be one country called the United Nations. What I mean is all countries should join in and be one super country run by democratic government, he has already reached a point that it has taken me almost 93 years to understand. And when Anthony Santangelo, also in the fifth grade, can write: There is a rose One only rose, A beautiful rose My only rose But if this rose grew old and died I would have no other rose, That rose is you You are my rose You are my friend My friendly rose, How I wish I could have had that gift to give to my dear wife of almost 63 years. Again, my thanks. Ralph A Rose Wicomico Church Blow-out nixes blood drive To The Editor: I guess there are quite a few people who are wondering what happened to the blood drive scheduled for June 14 at Zion Baptist Church. The vehicle transporting the equipment and staff from Norfolk had a tire blow out on Route 17. It was necessary to tow it to a tire dealer in Gloucester. The staff with the vehicle did not have the authority to commit for absent. It sold at 1.10 a bushel. Some steamboat notes Summer schedule for Rappahannock river route will go into effect June 30th. Among other changes there will be two trips a week to Norfolk, the Essex going through to Fredericksburg. The Caroline will be discontinued for a while, making her last trip from Fredericksburg June 27. Weems officers used to be ordinary citizens, but now from assistant purser up to captain, they are bedecked with handsome goldlaced uniforms - each a thing of beauty, if not a joy forever. The ladies can proceed to take notice of the magnificence of the M., D & V. officers to date. (Transcribed by volunteers of the Genealogy and Research Center of the Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library.) your NEWS to: editor@rrecord.com maintenance. Through numerous telephone calls, arrangements were made from Norfolk. Eventually, the tow was made to the appropriate tire dealer, but by 2 p.m. it was obvious that there was no way that the repairs could be completed for the staff to get to Zion church in time to have an effective drive, so the decision was made to cancel. It was a great disappointment to all, the staff and volunteers of the Northumberland Red Cross, the donors who came to donate blood, and the members of Zion Baptist Church, especially the ladies who had made sandwiches and stood by to man the canteen. We are grateful to Zion Baptist church for their efforts and making their fellowship hall available, to the volunteers and to those who came to donate blood, so badly needed at this time. We hope that they will not be discouraged and will come to our next bloodmobile at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Heathsville on August 9 Ċharles O. Franck Jr. Chairman, Blood Services Northumberland A.R.C. Derby officials thank supporters To The Editor: Neither wind nor rain dampened the spirits of those participating in the Smith Point Sea Rescue 21st annual Reedville Bluefish Derby. It is only with the tremendous support of our local business community that we could provide such a successful fishing and entertainment event. The reward for the hard work that our members put into the derby comes with the realization of how much the fishermen and the general community enjoy the event. We particularly thank our sponsors: Fredericksburg Distributing (Coors), Tri-Star Supermarket, Jetts Hardware, Buzzards Point Marina, Omega Protein, Bobby s Marine, Potomac Supply, Bank of Northumberland, Northern Neck State Bank, Chesapeake Boat Basin, Bank of Lancaster, Manufacturing Techniques, J&W Seafood, Taylor s Restaurant, Chesapeake Angler, R.P. Waller, Walter Kilduff Oil, Reedville Menhaden, Tiffany Yachts, Pride of Virginia Seafood, Smith Point Marina, Little River Seafood, Purcell s Seafood, Bay Accountants, Nobletts, Fred Biddlecomb, Land and Sea Distributors, Wildest Dreams, Wireless Communications, Icey Tek Corp, Paxton Co., and Tommy s Grill. For services donated to the bluefish derby we thank Northern Neck Electric, Waste Management and Minter s Golf Carts. The local press and radio stations did a wonderful job of publicizing the derby and reporting on it. Planning has begun on next year s 22nd annual Bluefish Derby, June 10 and 11, 2006, which we can only hope will be as successful as this year s. Pete Thrift Tournament Director Smith Point Sea Rescue Help send kids to camp To The Editor: Well friends, it is time for camp again. As you know, every year the Salvation Army sends 15 children to camp. Camp is from August 1 to 6. The cost is 145 per camper. We are asking for sponsors. Your help is greatly needed. 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5 Letters to the Editor Thanks to the forgotten friend To The Editor: In my focus last week in thanking everyone who helped with the Northern Neck Antiques Fair, I left out the one person who watched my shop during that intense time. I thank my good friend Larry Sisson who kept my shop open and sold items like hot cakes both days of the fair. There was no way for me to get away from the show both days, so his help was desperately needed. Haynie campaign schedules reception A campaign reception for Richard F. Haynie, Republican candidate for re-election as Northumberland board of supervisors in District 2, will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 26, at Bambery s Restaurant at 8200 Northumberland Highway in Heathsville. Haynie, a conservative first elected in 2001, is seeking his second four-year term. The Northumberland County Democratic Committee will meet on Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. at the Northumberland County Community Center on Brown s Store Road near Wicomico Church. The meeting will center upon items regarding candidates for My original intent was to close the shop because I had no one to run it, but Larry stepped up. He was only going to keep it open on Saturday, but he came Sunday as well out of the goodness of his heart. It truly is good to have friends when you need them most. Louise Jesse Epping Forest Antiques Northern Neck Antiques Fair manager Special guests at the reception will be George Beckett, Republican candidate for the board of supervisors in District 3, and Rob Wittman, chairman of the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors and the Republican nominee for the House of Delegates in District 99 Ṫhe reception is 20 per person, payable at the door. Democrats to meet in Northumberland various offices, both statewide and local, as well as fund-raising campaigns for those same individuals. Some of the candidates are expected to attend and extend remarks to the assembly. Members of the committee are urged to bring a friend. For Smoke & Water Damage, Clean-up & MOLD REMOVAL Phone King s Cleaning Service years experience & IICRC Certified Small gestures I ll never forget the soul-piercing sound of the ambulance that morning as it screamed and wailed, making its way with incredible speed to a bedroom of no hope. Just the afternoon before, we d gone out to coffee and talked about things that mattered. We d laughed and reminisced and dreamed about the future, and then we stopped by the grocery store for a piece of lamb and mint jelly for her supper. Oh, I knew things weren t quite right, but still I meant to enjoy every minute of life that was left. And I imagined she would live to have fun another day. Now in one conclusive moment, it had all ended. All the good times were gone. All the giggling and laughing. All the talking on the phone and planting flowers together. All the mornings of picking strawberries and the afternoons of shopping. My mother was gone. Now Rep. Jo Ann Davis last week announced her support for Rob Wittman, a Republican candidate for the House of Delegates in District 99. Having served in the House of Delegates myself, I know what it takes to be an effective leader in Richmond, and I believe that Rob is the right man for the job. I have known him for a number of years and I can think of no better representative for the voters of the 99th District. Rob is well-versed on the issues, and I am pleased to support his candidacy, said Rep. Davis. Lively Wood Yard Mulch For Sale there would be only memories. And at eight o clock that Sunday morning it seemed incredibly unbearable. But in the hours and days that followed, I understood for the first time in my life just how much we can help each other in our time of grief. Fortunately, we live in a small town, and in the next few hours, that made all the difference. We knew the ambulance crew and after she was pronounced dead, they sat down in the living room and talked with us. In her last moments, we called a neighbor who was a doctor who confirmed our certain knowledge that there was no hope. And when the hearse came, the funeral director too was a friend. All that possibly could have helped in that incredible morning was people who cared. And they were there when we needed them. But what I remember most of Rep. Davis endorses Wittman Rob s background in local government and his work in the shellfish industry give him a unique perspective on the issues affecting the 99th District, said Rep. Davis. His experience and record of service in both town and county government prove his commitment to doing what is best for his constituents. I know he will be a tremendous asset to the voters of the Northern Neck and Carolina County, and I look forward to working with him on a number of important issues when he arrives in Richmond. New EPA rules may impact some area water systems Health departments on the Eastern Shore and Three Rivers are responding to an upcoming change in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for drinking water. The reduction in the allowable levels of arsenic in drinking water supplies may cause some area waterworks to exceed the significantly lower new standards. The EPA has reduced the existing standard for acceptable levels of arsenic in drinking water from 50 parts per billion (ppb) to 10 ppb. No public water supply in Virginia has violated the current standard of 50 ppb for arsenic in drinking water, but it is possible that several waterworks will not be able to achieve the new standards when they take effect beginning January 23. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Drinking Water enforces EPA regulations and works with public waterworks to ensure drinking water quality. Historical data collected by VDH suggests that two waterworks on the Eastern Shore, three in the Northern Neck, and one in the Middle Peninsula are at risk of exceeding the new arsenic standard when it goes into effect. VDH will offer arsenic sampling for waterworks considered at risk for exceeding the new standard. VDH will investigate funding options to reduce levels of arsenic and will offer technical guidance for waterworks with sample results indicating that the facility will exceed the new standard. Arsenic is a naturally occurring element sometimes present in soil, water, food, and air. Inorganic arsenic occurs naturally in certain types of soils and rock formations. If wells are drilled in areas where arsenic is present in the ground, drinking water can become contaminated with arsenic. People could be exposed by drinking water containing arsenic. Lightning safety strikes during awareness week June While it s one of nature s most awesome and fascinating events, lightning is also one of its greatest killers. Lightning is responsible, on average, for more deaths each year than either hurricanes or tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service. Ron Saacke, safety coordinator at Farm Bureau Insurance, believes most people aren t aware of all of the dangers associated with lightning and thunderstorms. For instance, lightning can travel sideways and strike sometimes as far as 10 miles away from the rain area in a thunderstorm, said Saacke. This makes all thunderstorms dangerous, not just those raining right on top of you. In fact, the sky could even look partially blue and clear. Farm Bureau Insurance joins the National Weather Service in encouraging the following safety precautions: Keep eyes and ears open. A sudden temperature change or increase in wind velocity could signal an approaching storm. Check for a darkening sky or tall and rising fluffy white clouds on the horizon. Listen for the rumble of thunder if you can hear it, then you re within striking distance. If the conditions look threatening, don t wait for the rain. Postpone outdoor activities and seek appropriate shelter. If you are caught outside in a thunderstorm, stay away from trees and avoid metal such as golf clubs or seeking shelter under a tin roof. Get out of the water. Get your boat to shore by watching for storms, listening to your weather radio and planning ahead. Keep off of beaches. Try to find the lowest possible point if possible. Lightning often strikes taller objects, so be sure you make yourself small, and stay away from tall objects. Crouching down if caught outside with no suitable shelter can help, but these techniques are a last resort. Getting to shelter before the storm is most important. If someone is struck by lightning, immediately call 911, and provide first aid attention as needed. Additionally, inside the home, unplug electronic equipment and appliances, and avoid contact with them during a storm. Surge protectors must be turned on, but nothing is more effective then unplugging valuable electronics. Avoid standing near doors and windows. We have notified the impacted water suppliers in this region and will continue to advise them how to reduce arsenic levels in their drinking water, said Kimberly Butler, P.E., deputy field office director. VDH also recommends that private well owners test their wells if they live in areas where elevated arsenic levels have been found in public drinking water. Private well owners can order sampling kits from a state-certified laboratory. If arsenic levels exceed the new standard of 10 ppb, well owners may want to consider finding an alternative water source or may purchase a household treatment system to remove arsenic. Swallowing lower levels of inorganic arsenic, ranging from about 300 to 30,000 ppb in food and water, may cause stomach and intestinal irritation, with symptoms such as pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Breathing high levels of inorganic Spring/Summer Hours: Mon. - Sat. - 8 am-5:30 pm Sun noon-5 pm The Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. June 23, 2005 A5 This Side of 60 by Marie Snider arsenic may cause a sore throat, irritated lungs, and some skin effects. Drinking water contaminated with high levels of arsenic has been associated with increased risk of cancer of the skin, lungs, bladder, and kidney. EPA estimates that the new rule will prevent between 21 and 30 deaths resulting from bladder and lung cancers in the U.S. each year. There are medical tests that can measure the level of arsenic in blood, urine, hair, or fingernails. A urine test is the most reliable test for recent arsenic exposure. Tests on hair and fingernails can measure exposure to high levels of arsenic over the past six to 12 months. Residents concerned about exposure to arsenic should contact their health care provider or local health department. For more information about the health effects of arsenic or a list of commercial labs that can test for arsenic, visit We encourage recycling Rappahannock Record P.O. Box 400 Kilmarnock, VA (804) mail@record.com all was a single casserole dish that our friend Ilene brought after church. The timing was so perfect. I didn t care about the relatives who would be arriving from the east and what they would eat. At that moment, only the present mattered. Getting through this one meal, this one hour. And that delicious casserole dish made it possible. I found later that Ilene had brought her own family s dinner to us. That whole Sunday was incredible, as was the week that followed. Friends dropped in and we cried together. Most brought food. There were special notes about my mother s friendliness, that I still treasure 20 years later. There was a note from the camera shop where she took her camera to load and unload her film. Mary talked about her zest for life, and Mary Esther mentioned her remarkable memory and interest in people. Monica Daniel Mast 139 Main Street Kilmarnock, Virginia Office Cell said she was such a friendly, cheerful person and attached a copy of her obituary. And Ada Mae wrote, Emily Dickinson was right when she said the world is never quite the same when one loses one s mother. There were notes from people I didn t know, who had met her in her gift shop. And months later, when I met Harley at the post office and Lena in the grocery store they mentioned how much they missed her. All those wonderful people helped to heal my grief. So, when your friends are grieving, always remember you can give hope with small gestures. Copyright 2005 Marie Snider THE RECORD ONLINE DANIEL S Construction Inc. 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6 A6 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. June 23, 2005 Engagements Jessica Patrica Sattler and Michael Wesley Dougals Sattler-Douglas Robb and Susan Sattler of Bismark, N.D., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Patrice Sattler, to Michael Wesley Douglas, son of Milton and Alice Douglas Jr. of Farnham. The grandparents of the brideto-be are George and Patricia Sattler of Rugby, N.D., and Mary Ann Bickler and the late Michael Bickler of Bismark. The grandparents of the prospective groom-to-be are the late Milton and Annie Douglas Sr. of Farnham and Virginia Nan Fleming and the late Jim C. Fleming of Richmond. Miss Sattler is a graduate of St. Mary s Central High in Bismark and the University of Minnesota- Crookston with a bachelor s in natural resources and park management. She is employed with Turtle River State Park. Douglas is a graduate of Rappahannock High School in Warsaw and the University of Minnesota- Crookston with a bachelor s in natural resource management. He is employed by the United States Department of Agriculture with the Natural Resource Conservation Service. The wedding will be held July 1 in Bismark. Wedding Invitations Bridal Accessories All Occasions Cards & Gifts Lancaster Square Kilmarnock M-F 9:30-6 Sat 9:30-5 Amy Teresa Beane and Thomas Bradford Young Beane Young Mr. and Mrs. George H. Beane Jr. of Montross and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brockwell of Mechanicsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Amy Teresa Beane of Midlothian, to Thomas Bradford Young of Midlothian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Young Sr. of Chesterfield. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. Hinton Beane Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. James H. Ashley, both of Montross, Judge and Mrs. Walther B. Fidler of Sharps, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ellerson W. Brockwell of Petersburg. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Helen Hiebert and the late Mason H. Young of Chesterfield, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Childress of Richmond. Miss Beane graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor s in finance, where she is employed as a senior budget analyst. Young manages a Firestone Expert Tire facility in Petersburg. A September 24 wedding is planned. To announce your newest addition call the famous progressive July 4th Sale is coming! Monday, July 4 Wonderful new garden accessories Great new accessories for summer Wind chimes Photo exhibit to open June 25 A Day in the Life of Richmond County opens Saturday, June 25, at Richmond County Museum, Warsaw. The exhibit features hundreds of pictures inspired by vintage photographs from the early 1900s in collections at the museum. Museum staff photographers, roaming the main roads and byways of the county, captured for the future the way county people and places look today, often visiting places and subjects treated in early pictures. The exhibit explores the lives of people and how life has changed or stayed the same. A Day in the Life of Rich- Maria George and Travis Martin of Tappahannock announce the birth of their daughter, Taylor Grace Martin, January 7, 2005, at Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Her grandparents are Ernie and Dianna George of White Stone and Larry and Jeannie Martin of Tappahannock. Her maternal great-grandparents are Pete and June Pfister of Weems and Margie George of White Stone. Her paternal great-grandparents are Stuart and Martha Taylor and Amelia Martin, all of Tappahannock. Her maternal great-great- mond County is sponsored by Calvary United Methodist Church of Emmerton and Warsaw-Richmond County Chamber of Commerce. The exhibit continues through Labor Day. Richmond County Museum is in Warsaw on the Richmond County Courthouse Green. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and children are welcome. The museum shop features books, prints and gifts. A Town Called Warsaw, an exhibit featuring the history of the town, will be on view at the museum through Labor Day. Births Taylor Grace Martin grandmother is Rosie George of Richmond, formerly of White Stone. Museum association meets Virginia Association of Museums (VAM) executive director Margo Carlock spoke to some 20 representatives of Northern Neck museums at a luncheon meeting at St John s Episcopal Church June 20. She spoke on Trends in Small Museums. Carlock noted that there are over 1,000 museums in Virginia. Three quarters of Virginia museums operate with a budget of less than 50,000. The small museums are taking advantage of community resources by cooperating with local educational institutions and tourism organizations. VAM assists small museums with their need for professional development. Carlock discussed the VAM mentor program, grant assistance and a new program leading to a certificate in museum management. 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7 From left are Mandy Ransone, Stacy Wilmore, Faye George, Marian Pollard, Angie Crabbe, Alissa Cutting, Gail Crabbe, Nellie Burton and Karen Lankford. Auxiliary plans events With seed money and support from the Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department, the Ladies Auxiliary has organized and made plans for fund-raising events in Lively. Officers include president Angie Crabbe, vice-president Alissa Cutting, treasurer Ellen Coates and secretary Faye George. The auxiliary s chief purpose is to raise money to donate to the Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department (ULVFD), which is currently working towards funding a new building. The auxiliary s upcoming events Bay Aging participates in heat relief programs Bay Aging has two programs to help the elderly beat the heat. Bay Aging has received funding from Dominion Virginia Power for the Fan Care Program to help provide free fans to those age 60 and over who meet eligibility criteria. The Fan Care Program continues through September 30. Bay Aging also has obtained funding to help with paying electric bills and with the cost of cooling. Those age 60 and over who live in Essex, Gloucester, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland, King and Queen or King William and meet eligibility requirements may qualify for assistance. The program continues through August 31. To obtain a fan, or seek assistance, call Web group to sponsor community conversation Connect NorthernNeck, a web-based resource center serving non-profit organizations, will sponsor a community conversation about the project June 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at Kilmarnock Baptist Church. Connect NorthernNeck director Nancy Stutts will give an update on the project and take questions. Participants then will break into discussion groups to brainstorm ideas for content for the site. The University of Richmond is developing the site with a 220,000 grant from the Jessie Ball dupont Fund. It will be modeled after ConnectRichmond, which serves organizations in the Richmond area. An list server was launched in May. For more information about Connect NorthernNeck, contact Stutts at or nstutts@richmond.edu or go to Players to bring murder mystery to White Stone The Lancaster Players will host a Court House Players production of the mystery dinner theatre farce Whodunnit? July 15 and 16 at The Playhouse in White Stone. The one act farce by Anne Coulter Martens features a cast of 19, murder, mayhem, audience participation and a meal provided by The River Market in White Stone. Reserved seats will be 30 per person. A cash bar provides wine, beer and spirits. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The play will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed intermittently by courses of the meal. For reservations, call The Playhouse at Find out What s Happening. Read the Record include a July 9 yard sale at the Lively Pavilion, a September 3 baby contest and bake sale during Lively Days, and help with the August 27 Mud Bog at the Lively Pavilion. The auxiliary also will take over all cooking and kitchen duties at the weekly Friday night bingo at the Lively Ruritan Center as of July 1. For more information about the auxiliary and its events, call or Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at the ULVFD in Lively. Service Notes The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Jarvis recently participated in the Japan Coast Guard s annual Sea Review and Comprehensive Drill. Capt. Michael A. Jett, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Jett of Lottsburg, is the commanding officer of the CGC Jarvis. This is the second time the CGC Jarvis was invited to participate in the event. Jarvis, homeported in Honolulu, made the trip to Japan as part of a bilateral agreem sent. The CGC Jarvis also recently participated in drills and demonstrations with the Korea Coast Guard as part of a bilateral agreement. Capt. Jett has a brother and two sisters who live in the Nor- Fourth of July Hometown Parade Irvington Monday, July 4th at 11 a.m. Starting near Crockettʼs Landing, east on King Carter Drive, ending at the Baptist and Methodist Churches, Rt A Vintage Car Show will follow the Parade in the Irvington Town Commons. Featuring: The Mayor of Irvington and Town Officials, Kilmarnock & District Bagpipe Band, Scouts, Riders on Horses, Children on Decorated Bicycles, Decorated Golf Carts, Decorated Float, Decorated Automobiles, Fire Trucks, Steamboat Era Museum, Vintage Cars, Tractor and Boat If you would like to participate or would like more information call Jackie Burrell at the Town Office between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm at Poet to read new works A Korea Coast Guard officer presents Capt. Michael A. Jett with a wreath to welcome Jarvis to Korea. thumberland area. He joined the Coast Guard in 1967 and has two sons, Christopher and Nicholas. THE RECORD ONLINE Berwyn Moore The Book Nook in Kilmarnock on Saturday, June 25, will host poet Berwyn Moore, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George Moore of White Stone. The celebration of poetry is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Berwyn Moore is the author of Dissolution of Ghosts, a collection of poems recently published by Cherry Grove Collections. She will read briefly from the book, and then will sign books for interested patrons. Devi Moore, also a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Moore and prize-winning artist, provided the art work, Pomegranates, featured on the cover. Berwyn Moore was born in Mussoorie, India, while Dr. Moore was championing health care initiatives in the neighboring country of Nepal in the 1950s. She is an associate professor of English at Gannon University in Erie, Pa., where she lives with her husband, Robert Booker, professor of economics at Gannon, and their daughter, Emma. Her son, Aaron, lives in Raleigh, N.C. Berwyn Moore was educated at the University of North Carolina and Bowling Green State University. Her poetry has been published in the Southern Review, Shenandoah, and the Journal of the American Medical Association, Kansas Quarterly and other journals. She has won poetry awards from the Chester H. Jones Foundation and Negative Capability press and a teaching award from the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts. Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. June 23, 2005 A7 Custom Decorating, Accessories and Gifts 18 S. Main St. Kilmarnock, VA Spa Parties We come to you for your special events. Arlene White offering a variety of spa body treatments, facials, massage & relaxation treatments. corporate, bridal, teens, girls night out, golf & fishing widows revenge! (minimum party of 4) Call today to book your spa party! 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8 A8 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. June 23, 2005 From left are NorLan Shrine Club president Larry Pettey and wife Bonnie of Irvington, secretary Ed Kidwell and wife Pam of Kilmarnock, Carol Koon and husband Larry, potentate of the ACCA Shrine Center, and June Duckworth and Don Conn, both of Kilmarnock. Shriners visit hospital Nobles Larry Pettey, Ed Kidwell and Don Conn of the NorLan Shrine Club and their wives, Bonnie Pettey, Pam Kidwell and June Duckworth, visited the Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville, S.C., June 12. Some 53 Shriners and their ladies made the two-day trip by chartered bus, leaving ACCA Shrine Center in Richmond Sunday morning and returning Monday evening. The tour of the hospital, constructed especially for the treatment and care of children, was the highlight of the trip. The Shriners of North America support 22 such hospitals throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico at a cost of some 640 million a year. Children up to age 18 are treated free at the hospitals, including transportation to and from their homes. The Shriners were personally touched by the sight of the children being treated by the staff and volunteers. The hospitals are designed to be child friendly, with many murals and figures of animals. Those who know of a child with orthopedic problems or burn injuries that might be helped by treatment may contact any Shriner for an application. Howard Helmer (left) and Jonathon Helmer portray a seaman and midshipman in the Virginia Navy. SAR has program on Virginia s Navy The Richard Henry Lee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution featured a presentation on the role of Virginia s Navy in the American Revolution by Howard Helmer, assisted by his son Jonathan Helmer, at the chapter s June 20 luncheon meeting at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury. Howard Helmer has always had an interest in early Commonwealth history and with his son has been portraying a Virginia Navy seaman and a midshipman in presentations for several years. They exhibited weapons and equipment used by the Virginia Navy and England s Royal Navy and discussed nautical clothing and food of the era. Howard Helmer said that 11 of the 13 colonies had their own navies to protect their shores, and most had more ships than the Continental Navy. Many ships operated as privateers under Letters of Marque from the state governments. Have You Heard Us Now? Conservationists visit Hull Springs Farm Some 50 Northern Neck conservationists made a pilgrimage to Hull Springs Farm in Westmoreland County June 11 for an informal field trip organized by the Northern Neck Land Conservancy (NNLC). The Longwood University Foundation and Longwood University in Farmville are the stewards of the farm, at the bequest of Mary Farley Ames Lee. The foundation received the farm from Lee, a Longwood Class of 1938 alumna, in The group participated in adhoc conversations, visited the Big House overlooking the confluence of Aimes and Glebe Creeks, and picnicked on the grounds. Various specialists discussed the significance of the site. There was a large number of visitors from the Northern Neck Audubon Chapter. Sandy Spencer organized a birding walk, starting with a careful viewing of an osprey nest containing a parent and chick. Along the walk, Spencer identified birds by their call. Meanwhile, Joe Lerch of the Lancashire residents celebrated the Roaring 20 s music last Monday. One of the favorite songs was Button Up Your Overcoat. During the afternoon folks challenged one another in pitching horseshoes. Thomas Reynolds won first place, pitching five ringers, and Kenneth Boyd pitched two consecutive ringers. On Tuesday morning, Jay Jarvis presented a program of gospel music. Elizabeth Folger was top winner in afternoon bingo. On Wednesday morning, Jim Conley led Bible study. Rev. Herbert Middleton led a praise service in the afternoon. Residents sang Jesus on the Main Line and On the Battlefield for My Lord. On Thursday, Marie Sivinski played her wonderful-sounding Chesapeake Bay Foundation pointed out to others the problems associated with farm runoff into creeks and rivers. Dr. Alix P. Downing Fink distributed a 26-page Feasibility Study Report: Hull Springs Farm prepared by Bobbie Burton, executive director of Hull Springs Farm, and Kathleen M. Register, project director of Hull Springs Farm. The report describes the biodiversity of the site and presents a five-year set of goals. The Farm should serve not only as a resource for Longwood University and other educational institutions, but also for the region, the Commonwealth, the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and beyond, the report states, adding that the Northern Neck is undergoing rapid development where rural landscapes and natural habitats are giving way to weekend homes, golf courses, and housing, as well as commercial developments. The next event for NNLC will be September 11 at Mt. Airy in Richmond County. Lancashire Lines by Joan M. Foster keyboard. She played Tiger Rag and several other lively selections. Elizabeth Norris was the top bingo winner in the afternoon. On Friday morning, Chesapeake residents participated in hummingbird art. Their beautiful creations now adorn their doors. The main dining room was full of beautiful voices singing hymns prior to lunch. June is National Candy Month and we celebrated by playing a game identifying everyone s candy. Residents, staff and guests enjoyed the goodies from a candy giveaway in the afternoon. On Saturday morning, Thomas Reynolds was the top winner in bingo. Folks enjoyed a movie later in the day. On Sunday, Hartswell Baptist Church hosted afternoon worship. From left are trustee Bill Estell, Jayne McQuade, outgoing president Ann Brown and Jay Walker. Library friends elect board The Friends of the Northumberland County Library held its semi-annual general meeting June 16 to hear a summary of library activities and to elect a board of directors for the coming year Ṫhe membership filled two vacancies on the board, electing Earline Walker and Bob Lindsey, both of Callao. Also elected were president Jay Walker, vice president Lien Groenwald, treasurer Greg Haugan, and secretary Bob Lindsey. The friends presented a check for 800 to library director Jayne McQuade. The donation will help purchase a new laptop computer to work with a recently acquired multimedia projector. McQuade described how the new equipment will enhance future library programs and presentations. Colonial Williamsburg introduces summer apprentice day package Colonial Williamsburg recently introduced The Apprentice Day Package. Scheduled every Monday and Friday morning through August 19, the package invites children and their families to take an in-depth and interactive look at several 18th-century trades such as cabinetmaker, silversmith, blacksmith, wigmaker, gunsmith and weaver. Included in the package is a personal guided tour of three trade shops where the artisans will sell their trade to the attendees by providing an exclusive hands-on interpretation designed to excite and educate the young participants about the craft. Each trade will give the apprentices-in-training a trade description later to be inserted in a stitch book. By the end of the tour, participants will have three trade descriptions and decide which trade is their colonial me. They will then commit to their decision by filling out an apprentice contract. The tours are offered at 9:30 a.m. beginning in the Historic Area at the Greenhow Lumber Ticket Office. The fee is 15 each for adults and children in addition to a Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket. Colonial Williamsburg s 18th-century trades programs present and demonstrate early technology and its relevance to 21st century guests. The foundation has one of the most comprehensive trade programs in the world. Many of the trades presented in the Historic Area are practiced professionally nowhere else. THE RECORD ONLINE For Smoke & Water Damage Clean-up 24-7 Phone King s Cleaning Service IICRC Certified State of the art equipment 30 Years Experience Come sell your treasures at our GIANT YARD SALE Saturday, July 9 7 AM - 1PM Lively Pavilion 20 per space To reserve your space, call Refreshments available. SNEEZING? WATERY EYES, HEADACHES? 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The Bay/River office volunteered at the latest home project of the Lancaster-Northumberland Habitat for Humanity, where agents assisted Habitat volunteers in installing insulation and vinyl siding. The new home owner is Tina Tiggle. Regionally, thousands of Long & Foster sales associates and employees from 200 sales offices rolled up their sleeves and took their talents into their local neighborhoods to help give something back to the communities they serve. The sales associates and Thinking Outside the Box is the theme of an abstract art show by Rappahannock Art League members on display at the Studio Gallery in Kilmarnock through June. Lancaster Middle School art teacher Marilyn Sprouse judged the show and awarded six ribbons. Selectaing the winners was not easy, said Sprouse. There is a great deal of exciting color and creativity in the 40 pieces in this show. It even includes a painted box headquarters staff worked at parks, schools, shelters, homes and day care centers. They helped their neighbors by painting, cooking, cleaning, planting, refurbishing, and beautifying at local organizations that provide community services. Long and Foster cares, said P. Wesley Foster Jr., chairman of the board and chief executive officer of The Long & Foster Companies. Our sales associates and staff gain a sense of personal satisfaction by contributing their time, money and effort. Our many community service programs make a powerful statement about Long & Foster s spirit, commitment and concern, Foster said. RAL abstract show hangs at studio gallery sculpture. Sue Ramsey won a blue ribbon for her watercolor, City on a Hill. Red ribbons went to Margaret Feil for her collage, City Sun, and to Naomi Myrick for her mixed media, Bad Day. Yellow ribbons were given to Johnny Hayes for his watercolor, Migraine, Ardyth Davis for her fiber art, Square Rigged and Sarah Soderlund for her watercolor, It s My Party. C&N Promotions Mihills and Norris works displayed The punch-needle designs of Cheryl Mihills of Irvington and the photography of Tom Norris of White Stone are currently on display in the windows of the Studio Gallery on Main Street in Kilmarnock. Mihills is nationally recognized for her miniature punchneedle pictures and miniature rugs. Rug Hooking magazine featured her work in the November December 1999 issue and Early American Life magazine selected her work for their 200 Best Artisans August 2005 issue. She also was invited to make a historical ornament for the 1999 Christmas tree in the Blue Room of the White House. Mihills was a needlepoint enthusiast who discovered the miniature punch-needle in She was immediately intrigued and inspired. The freedom to create with the punch-needle is like drawing and painting with threads, she says. Mihills designs are created using a miniature punch-needle and one strand of thread, usually embroidery floss. The finished designs, three to four inches by five to six inches, are displayed in custom grained frames. She says her work tends to be traditional, but I have been challenged to try new ideas since joining the Rappahannock Art League. She exhibits her work at the Waterford Historical Show and the Designer Craftsmen Show in Philadelphia. Her work is regularly on display at the Studio Gallery. Norris became interested in photography as a teen and has explored its many facets. His subject matter has varied through the years; he currently concentrates on nature, landscape and still life. Norris worked only in black and white for years. Recently, he has returned to color photography, since Photoshop and digital printing provide him with the control that was previously lacking in the color process. He still prints his black and white photos in the darkroom, but he scans his color images into his computer and prints them on a digital printer. Most of his photos are taken with a tripod and hand-held light meter. Norris says, Photography for me is not a casual process. Often it takes hours or days for the light to be right. Light works at its own pace and won t be rushed. The object of my work is the pleasure of creativity, but I enjoy others viewing my pictures and delight in their buying one and taking it into their lives. Over the years, his work has benefited from mentors and workshops. In the past two years, he has passed on his knowledge of digital photography by teaching classes at the Studio Gallery. Norris work can be seen locally at Rappahannock Hang Ups, as well as at the Studio Gallery. Seminars to address needs of businesses The Rappahannock Region Small Business Development Center (RRSBDC) will offer three seminars in July. The First Steps to Starting a Business Seminar will be held July 6 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Northern Neck Planning District Commission s conference room in Warsaw. The seminar provides the basics of self-evaluation, the idea, entrepreneurship, defining the need, determining the feasibility and what actions are necessary. An introduction to the business planning process is also presented. Payment of a 20 fee is required before June 30. To register, call or The Business Plan Workshop will be held July 11 and 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Northern Neck Planning District Commission s conference room in Warsaw. Parts I and II will cover the development of the narrative and financial forecasting portions of a business plan. New payday laws to take effect July 1 Additional consumer protections for Virginians who take out payday loans particularly U.S. military personnel take effect July 1. The changes include greater restrictions on collection efforts. In February, the Virginia General Assembly approved legislation which clarifies the Virginia Payday Loan Act, first adopted in The 2005 changes prohibit payday lenders from garnishing military wages or conducting collection activities against U.S. military service members deployed in a combat zone. They also prohibit payday lenders from contacting a military service member s commanding officer in an effort to collect on a loan made to the borrower or his spouse. They bar payday lenders from making loans to military personnel from locations that have been declared off limits by a base commander. The new legislation clarifies that: Loans based on income tax refunds are not payday loans. The Virginia Payday Loan Act applies to internet payday lending Unlicensed persons are prohibited from making payday loans for consumers residing in Virginia, whether or not the lender has a physical location in Virginia. Brokering or arranging payday loans to consumers residing in Virginia is prohibited, regardless of whether the person arranging or brokering the loans has a location in Virginia. For more information about payday lending, call the SCC Bureau of Financial Institutions in Richmond at or toll-free in VA at , or visit banking/index.htm. Topics include research techniques, format, writing methods and supporting documents, the balance sheet, the income statement, the resource requirement list, the tools, techniques and methodologies needed for efficiently and accurately forecasting business financial results and a cash flow analysis. Payment of a 40 fee is required before July 8. To register, call or A Small Business Tax Workshop will be held July 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rappahannock Community College in Glenns. The workshop offers small business owners the basic tax aspects of running a small business. Topics will include business tax year and accounting methods, types of taxes your business is responsible for, income and expenses and record keeping. Payment of a 20 fee is required before July 18. To register, call or Strategic Business and Succession Planning Commercial Real Estate Transactions Employment Counseling and Litigation Civil Litigation in State and Federal Courts Creditor s Rights and Banking Law Serving Virginia s Chesapeake Bay Region 25 Lawyers Offices in Richmond and Irvington Contact: R. Lee Stephens, Jr. Resident Attorney Irvington Center 4507 Irvington Road, Suite 300 Irvington, VA Phone (804) Fax (804) Rappahannock Hang Ups Hang Proudly Ups presents Limited editions Giclee prints by Earl Shiloh. Fruit with Tuscan Pitcher Image 16 x 20 Books of a Scholar Image 16 x 20 Strawberries Image 11 x 14 Earl s style is very realistic and many collectors have purchased his framed oils for their personal enjoyment. 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10 A10 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. June 23, 2005 State Veterinarian files new quarantine order Effective immediately, Dr. Richard L. Wilkes, State Veterinarian with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, has issued a proclamation that bars hoofed animals in areas with vesicular stomatitis (VS) from entering Virginia. Vesicular stomatitis is an infectious viral disease that primarily affects horses, cattle and swine. VS causes affected livestock to develop blisters in the mouth and on the dental pad, hooves and teats. The blisters well and break, leaving raw tissue that causes lameness and refusal to eat and drink. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working with state officials to identify all cases of the disease and prevent its spread. The disease has been reported in three states this year, and the proclamation is designed to prevent its introduction into Virginia. The following restrictions and conditions apply: No hoofed animals which originate from a location where vesicular stomatitis has been diagnosed or which contains a premises currently quarantined for VS may enter the Commonwealth of Virginia. All hoofed animals entering the Hague galley to host MacLeod exhibit July 2 The Left Bank Gallery in the old bank building in Hague will host an art exhibit and sale for John Pogue MacLeod of Midlothian July 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The renderings are of active and derelict boats painted in settings with historic screwpile lighthouses that populated the bay from the early 1800s to the late 1960s. The exhibit includes waterfowl, deer, quail, fox, hawks, turkey and other wildlife and scenes of the Shenandoah Valley, the Northern Neck and the Chesapeake Bay watershed.. Originals and limited edition prints will be sold. Prints include lithographs and giclee reproductions. The gallery will provide complementary wine, cheese, punch and hors d oeuvres. Marina to carry Yamaha Outboards Yamaha Outboards recently added Whelan s Marina and Camp Grounds at 3993 Hales Point Road near Farnham to its dealer network, according to national sales manager John Rigsby. We re proud to have Whelan s Marina as part of our Yamaha dealer network because it s a great dealership, said Moss to visit Mathews Art Group artist of the month for July, P. Buckley Moss, will appear at the gallery July 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. Commonwealth of Virginia from a state in which vesicular stomatitis has been diagnosed since January 1 must be examined by an accredited veterinarian to determine that they are free from signs of vesicular stomatitis within five days prior to arrival into the Commonwealth of Virginia. The animals must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection stating that the veterinarian has examined the animals and found them to be free from signs of VS, that he has received a veterinary history for the past 30 days indicating that the animals have not been exposed to VS or located within an area where VS has been diagnosed. Hoofed animals destined for Virginia from a foreign country where vesicular stomatitis has been diagnosed will be quarantined at a port of entry designated by USDA/ APHIS. Upon release from quarantine, the animals may enter the Commonwealth. The proclamation will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Veterinarian. The full text of the proclamation is available at www. vdacs.virginia.gov/animals/index. html. For more information, call Maguire retires from advisory board After serving a three-year term, John B. Maguire recently retired from the Bank of Lancaster Westmoreland County advisor board. From left are Westmoreland advisory board chairman Rob Wittman, Maguire, assistant vice president and Montross branch manager Pam Fawver and Roberts. Since 1998, when we had the privilege of opening our office in Westmoreland County, we have been most fortunate to have community leaders such as John serve on our advisory board, said bank president and chief executive officer Austin Roberts. Rigsby. Whelan s Marina, owned by Johnny Whelan, is a PrePaired dealer. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information on Whelan s Marina and its services, call or visit Business Briefs Meeting cancelled The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Northern Neck Chapter 1823, has cancelled its monthly meeting for July 5. The next monthly meeting will be August 2. 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11 Sports Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. June 23, 2005 A11 Little League Report The Schooner Virginia will participate in Leukemia Cup Regatta activities. Schooner Virginia sets sail for Leukemia Cup Regatta The Schooner Virginia will be in Deltaville July 8 through 10 for the seventh annual Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta, hosted by the Fishing Bay Yacht Club and Stingray Point Marina. The Schooner Virginia has been constructed by the Virginia Maritime Heritage Foundation, and its mission is to operate a replica of the 121-foot LOA historic pilot Schooner Virginia. The tall ship was the last sailing pilot schooner in use on the Chesapeake Bay and served the Virginia Pilot Association from 1917 until 1926 as a station vessel off the Virginia Capes. It is purported to have been one of the fastest and most beautiful sailing vessels ever afloat, and the replica is a living symbol of Virginia s historic maritime past. It will be used as a sailing ambassador for the Commonwealth to promote educational and economic programs. During its stay in Deltaville, it will be berthed at the Fishing Bay Harbor Marina to conduct tours for regatta participants and the public. Tours are scheduled from 1 to 7 p.m. only on July 9 Jim Evans swam to a fourthplace finish at the 22nd Annual Jack King One Mile Ocean Swim in Virginia Beach June 12. Evans is a member of the Striper Masters Swim Team of the Northern Neck Family YMCA. Open water and distance swimming training techniques were incorporated into the team practices to help with Evans preparation. It is a tough event. Jim is the first one of our group to do the ocean swim and we are very proud of him, said team coach Kathryn Gregory. The Fishing Line Summer-like weather has finally arrived. It is unusual for the warm weather to hold off until the turn of the equinox, but we are all grateful for the sun and long days. In Maryland waters, the Triangle area outside of the Potomac river is holding 22 inch class striped bass near and above Buoy 65 along that entire edge. The channel edge between Buoys 70 and 72 continues to hold a mix of sizes with a large percent being undersized and requiring culling. The best water depth is 22 to 24 feet. If you fish deeper water in that area, bluefish catches will increase. In Virginia, some anglers have opted to chum for the mix of bluefish and rockfish that are available at the Northern Neck Reef and adjacent channel edge down to Buoy 62. The rockfish are becoming scarce in local waters but when caught are susceptible to a high mortality rate if not treated properly. Use only barbless hooks, preferably circle hooks. This will allow a quick and easy release for the rockfish. Limit the fight by not using ultra light gear. A prolonged fight in warm water and will be topside only. Parking will be provided courtesy of nearby Deagle s Boatyard. While the Schooner Virginia has a policy of not requiring boarding fees, the Leukemia Cup organizing committee will solicit non-mandatory charitable donations from tour participants. It is hoped that visitors will consider donations in the range of 20 per family, 10 per adult, and 5 per child over the age of 12. Donations will benefit victims of blood cancers. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is grateful to the Board of the Virginia Maritime Heritage Foundation, the Schooner Virginia staff and crew, the Fishing Bay Harbor Marina, and Deagle s Boatyard for making this extraordinary opportunity possible. The schooner s tender was recently constructed by volunteer artisans of the Deltaville Maritime Museum at Holly Point. Regatta activities Among other regatta-related activities, an auction will be held July 8 at the Deltaville Firehouse. An array of items ranging from packages for boating enthusiasts, Evans gets fourth in mile swim event Jim Evans by Capt. Billy Pipkin depletes the oxygen quicker and causes added stress on the fish. Bottom fishing is improving with each day of sunshine and warmer weather. The mainstay throughout the region is croaker. These fish are running in size from a modest 10 inches up to 19 inches. I have weighed hundreds of croakers for anglers at Ingram Bay Marina weigh station and have found in order to reach the minimum citation weight of 3 pounds, you must have at least a 19-inch fish. The artificial reefs are holding large croaker during the evening hours. Also, the eastern side of the shipping channel from the cut channel up to Buoy 62 has been offering scattered schools of croaker with a few trout mixed in. It is necessary to cull through the fish in order to get the larger 12- to 16-inch average that we have been achieving. The shorelines and shallow water of creeks continue to offer large samples during the evening hours. Grey trout have been filtering into the area with the lower Rappahannock River being the first benefactor. The river s mouth has 12- to 14-inch trout available in the croaker mix. From the beautiful artwork, wood carvings, and other art exclusive to the Chesapeake Bay area will be featured. Music, food and drink, and crab cane dinners will be available. On July 9, regatta participants will contribute a 100 boat registration fee to enter PHRF, MORC, Classic, or Leukemia Cruising divisions in races hosted by the yacht club. Sailors fundraise and compete for prizes and trophies. Spectator boats will be available for those wishing only to view the action on the race course. After the day on the water, the gala at Stingray Harbor Marina extends into the evening with music, dancing, dinner and award presentations with free admission and dinner tickets available. On July 9 and 10, the Leukemia Cup Regatta will be coordinated with the annual USA Junior Olympic Festival sponsored by US Sailing and the Junior Bay Open Regatta sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association. The combined junior regattas will be hosted by the Fishing Bay Yacht Club and will complement the Leukemia Cup events. The purpose of the Junior Olympics is to broaden the base of youth sailing by combining fun and learning. Its goal is to create excitement about sailing and racing for young sailors. Several one-design classes, including Optimists, Lasers, Laser Radials, and 420s will compete in the Festival and Bay Open. Also, a Green Fleet clinic will be conducted for less experienced Optimist sailors. During the Olympic Festival, the Deltaville Maritime Museum will conduct a Wright Skiff boat building demonstration for the benefit of participating juniors and their families. To register for the Leukemia Cup Regatta visit or call Asphalt Pile reef up to #1 Buoy off of the Great Wicomico river, small trout have been available during the past few days. The larger specimens that have been located at the Cell and on the Target ships have become less available. Spadefish have moved into the Cell area, as have flounder, which are also available in the lower Tangier Sound, the edge at Buoy 62 and at Smith Point. Speckled trout action remains slow north of the Rappahannock. Grass beds are alive and well, the crabs are shedding, and conditions are right, but these fish have not shown up in our northern reaches. Fishing keeps us part of us anyway boys forever. Geoffrey Norman I can honestly say that fishing not only brings back childhood memories, it keeps me there at heart. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend on the water. Until next time fair winds. (Capt. Billy Pipkin owns and operates Ingram Bay Marina and Capt. Billy s Charters in Wicomico Church , captbill@crosslink.net, or www. captbillyscharters.com) The District 15 Little League all-star tournaments get under way this weekend. Middesex County will host the 9- to 10-year-old baseball tournament, while King William hosts the 11-year-old baseball tournament. Both playoffs begin tomorrow night (June 24). Games in Middlesex are held at the Little League complex at St. Clare Walker Middle School. Richmond County s Little League park in Warsaw will be the site of the 9- to 10-year-old softball tournament, which also begins Friday. Pit Stop Virginia Motor Speedway June 18 results: Late models-ronald Cusic, fi rst; Pat Woods, second; Roland Mann, third. June 10 included a torch run by Virginia State Police officers. Games were held throughout the day June 11 with closing ceremonies and a dance that evening. The Special Olympics is an international organization dedicated to promoting physical fitness and sports competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Sportsmen-Bobby Bustamante fi rst; Walker Arthur, second; Okey Synan, third. Modifieds - Bret Hamilton, fi rst; Page Harrison, second; Renee Weeks, third. Chargers Brian Maxey, first; Bob Terry, second; Mark Wright, third. All-Americans - John Mosby, fi rst; Richard Thompson, second; Marty Coltrain, third. June 23 upcoming races: (VMS is on Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda. Pit gates open at 3 p.m.; specta tor gates at 5 p.m. Track activi ties begin at 6:45 p.m.) Sprints (30 laps), late models (35 laps) and modifieds, (25 laps). Fri 6/24 Sat 6/25 Sun 6/26 Mon 6/27 ^ 6/24^ Sunrise 5:45 Moonset 8:14 Moonrise 11:18 ^ 6/25^ Sunrise 5:45 Moonset 9:32 Moonrise 11:52 ^ 6/26^ Sunrise 5:46 Moonset 10:48 ^ 6/27^ Moonrise 12:21 Sunrise 5:46 Moonset 11:59 ^ 6/24^ High 1: Low 8: High 2: Low 8: ^ 6/25^ High 2: Low 9: High 3: Low 9: ^ 6/26^ High 3: Low 10: High 4: Low 10: ^ 6/27^ High 4: Low 11: High 5: Low 11: Corrections High Low Height Piankatank River, Cherry Pt. -1:42-1:44 86% Great Wicomico River Light 0:30 0:20 76% Smith Point Light 1:01 0:44 86% From left, Courtney Reisner, Holly Smith, Amy Fuchs and William Ball celebrate after winning gold and silver medals at the Virginia Special Olympics Games in Richmond. Lancaster athletes win big in Special Olympics SFive Lancaster County athletes returned from the Virginia Special Olympics Games with five gold and four silver medals. Richie Pruett and Courtney Reisner were the big winners at the state games June at the University of Richmond. Pruett won the men s softball throw and 100-meter walk events for a pair of gold medals. Reisner also won two gold medals in the ladies softball throw and the running long jump. Holly Smith claimed a gold medal in the ladies standing long jump and took silver in the 100-meter run. Amy Fuchs won silver in both the ladies softball throw and the 100-meter walk and William Ball was the silver medalist in the men s softball throw. Some 1,400 athletes from across the state competed in the track and field events, bowling, swimming and softball at the Virginia games. The opening ceremonies Tue 6/28 3rd Q. - 2:24 Wed 6/29 Thu 6/30 Fri 7/1 Richie Pruett sports his gold medals at the state Special Olympics. From left are Libby Friday, Georgia Courson, John Friday, Karen Doyle and Sam Friday. Local cyclists to promote Virginia Tourism Sponsored by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, five bicyclists from White Stone and Irvington will be traveling to the Midwest in July to promote Virginia tourism as they participate in a 485-mile, seven-day ride across the state of Iowa. Organized by the Des Moines Register newspaper and otherwise known by the acronym RAGBRAI (Register s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa), this will be the 33rd running of the event, in which over 10,000 bicycle riders from all over the country will take part. Riding as Team Virginia is for Lovers, the local cyclists include Libby Friday, Georgia Courson, John Friday, Karen Doyle and Sam Friday. As you drive this summer, please pass bicycle riders along the roadways with caution, urged John Friday. Your courtesy will be greatly appreciated. RW-C to begin tai chi series Rappahannock Westminster- Canterbury will begin a six-week series of weekly tai chi classes July 8. Taught by Jack Fuller of Mathews, the classes will meet Fridays at 4:15 p.m. in the Rappahannock Room. Sessions will last about 45 minutes. The fee is 24 for the series. Tai chi involves slow, meditative movements that improve balance, posture, flexibility, circulation and concentration. Tai chi is safe and beneficial for people of all fitness levels. Comfortable clothing and shoes should be worn. To register, call RW-C Wellness Coordinator Kori Poplin at ^ 6/28^ Moonrise 12:47 Sunrise 5:47 Moonset 1:07 ^ 6/29^ Moonrise 1:12 Sunrise 5:47 Moonset 2:14 ^ 6/30^ Moonrise 1:37 Sunrise 5:47 Moonset 3:19 ^ 7/1^ Moonrise 2:03 Sunrise 5:48 Moonset 4:25 ^ 6/28^ High 5: Low 11: High 6: ^ 6/29^ Low 12: High 6: Low 12: High 7: ^ 6/30^ Low 1: High 7: Low 1: High 7: ^ 7/01^ Low 2: High 8: Low 2: High 8: PM times are in boldface type. Unusually high & low tides are also in boldface. BenETech 2005 (misc@benetech.net) Visit us at: Toll Free Local Waverly Ave. Kilmarnock, VA

12 A12 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. June 23, 2005 Bridge Results Nine tables of bridge were in play June 16 at the Woman s Club of White Stone. Winners north/south were first, Cynthia Birdsall and Arden Durham; second, Barbara Bryant and Mary John Gilchrist; third, Norma Drinnon and Barbara Hubbard and fourth, Dianne Monroe and Babs Murphy. Winners east/west were first, Helen and Bob Blackwell; second, Ronnie Gerster and Shirley Crockett; third, Rebecca Harger and Carolyn Reed; and fourth, Reta Stover and Jane Tims. The next bridge for this group is June 27 at 1 p.m. Seven tables of bridge were in play June 14 at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury. Winners north/south were first, Norma Drinnon and Barbara Hubbard; second, Ronnie Gerster and Kate Frayne; and third, Arden Durham and Jane Hughes. Winners east/west were first, Cynthia Birdsall and Dianne Monroe; second, Tot Winstead and Liz Hargett; and third, Judy Peifer and Ginger Klapp. The next bridge for this group is June 28 at 1 p.m. Six tables of duplicate bridge were in play June 7 at the Lancaster Women s Club. North/south winners were first, Cynthia Birdsall and Arden Durham; second, Norma Drinnon and Al Jodrey; and third, Ilva Doggett and Kay Williams. Discovery Flight 49 Hummel Aviation Hummel Field, Topping (804) Marine canvas Enclosures Biminis Marine Interiors Upholstery & Slipcovers Cushions & Bedspreads 2361 Jessie Dupont Mem. Hwy., Burgess, Virginia (804) tiffanyyacht@earthlink.net WANT ONE? POOL You could be swimming in ten days or less!! Forty years experience Financing Available Bates, LLC East/west winners were first, Nita Beeson and Pat Ninami; second, Dee Framer and Charlie Smith; and third, Ann Rau and Betty Thornton. The next bridge for this group is June 21 at 1 p.m. The Women s Club of Lancaster held its regular sandwich bridge June 15. The bridge winners were first, Emily Hudnall with 4,950 points; and second, Virginia Adair with 4,000 points. The next regular sandwich bridge is July 20. Call Betty Thornton at to be put on the reservation list. The Marathon Bridge tournament recently concluded. Group A winners are first, Shirley Crockett and Jane Conner, 16,900 points; and second, Elaine Weekley and Barbara Shanklin, 15,450. Group B winners are first, Margaret Livesay and Jody Kirtland,14,670 points; and second, Rita Walton and Lois Spence, 13,010. Group C winners are first Grace Nagel and Ronnie Kerr, 15,440 points; and second, Kevin Garrigan and Louise Mohardt, 14,710. Group D winners are first, Frances Callaghan and Sue Forester, 15,020 points; and second, Anna Lou Harney and Jan Mumma, 14,110. Group E winners are first, Esler and Kay Inskeep, 17,210 points; and second, Charlie and Anne Costello, 15,070. Indian Creek to host local Buick Scramble The Buick Scramble, the world s largest amateur golf tournament, will hold a local championship at Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club near Kilmarnock June 25. Sponsored by McGinnes Buick in Kilmarnock and open to the public, four-person teams with certified USGA handicap indexes are eligible to compete. McGinnes Buick will showcase the 2005 line of Buick vehicles at the local championship and will award an all-new Buick LaCrosse to anyone recording a hole-in-one at a designated hole. Interested teams can sign up for the local championship at the golf shop or at Tiger Woods returns as the Buick Scramble honorary chairman. Woods, 29, will present the trophies to the 2005 Buick Scramble National Champions. The 2005 National Championships are October 13 through 16 at Grande Lakes Resort in Orlando. I have enjoyed my role as honorary chairman of this great tournament the past few years, said Woods. I look forward to being part of the excitement of Bowling Results Summer League The Alley Dusters won three games against the Wanna Bees when JoAnn Paulette bowled a 334 set and Terry Stillman rolled a 331 set. Wilson Evans had a 317 set and Dana Stillman a game of 92. For the Wanna Bees, Larry Lamb bowled a 101game, Robert Piccard a 99 game and Karin Lamb a 89 game. Bill Hendershot led Team Woodie in winning three games against All in Fun with games of 132, 127 and 149 in a 408 set. Woodie Evans rolled a 343 set, Betty Steffey a 336 set and Theresa Davis a 334 set. For All in Fun, Elsie Henderson bowled a 331 set and Vergil Henderson a game of 95. Guys and Girls won three games against the dummy team. John Forrester bowled a 331 set and Elsie Rose a 302 set. Harry Donavan had a 102 game and Marie Piccard a game of 96. The Alley Dusters won two games against the Guys and Girls when Wilson Evans bowled games of 134, 146 and 110 in a 390 set. Terry Stilman rolled a 135 game in a 372 set. JoAnn Paulette had a 104 game, Jack Cook a 101 game and Dana Stilman a 99 game. For the Guys and Girls, John Forrester bowled a 139 game in a 335 set. Harry Donavan rolled a 310 set, Marie Piccard a 129 game and Elsie Rose a 100 game. The Wanna Bees won three games against Team Woodie when Robert Piccard bowled a 110 game. Claudette Ham rolled a 97 game. Karin Lamb had a game of 83 and Larry Lamb a game of 82. For team Woodie, Theresa Davis bowled a 352 set, Woodie Evans a 318 set, Betty Steffey a 308 set and Bill Hendershot a game of 123. All in Fun won three games against the dummy team. Sandra Evans bowled a game of 145 in a 353 set. Julia George rolled a 107 game, Vergil Henderson a 106 game and Elsie Henderson a game of 99. High game: Bill Hendershot, 149; Wilson Evans, 146; Sandra Evans, 145; John Forrester, 139; Terry Stillman, 135. High set: Bill Hendershot, 408; Wilson Evans, 390; Terry Stillman, 372; Sandra Evans, 353; Theresa Davis, 352. High average: Bill Hendershot, 126; Terry Stillman, Sandra Evans and Wilson Evans, 117; Theresa Davis, 114; John Forrester, 111. the national championships in October. Winning teams from the local championship advance to the Buick Scramble Middle Atlantic PGA Sectional Championships in the summer. Two winning teams from each PGA Sectional will advance to the Buick Scramble National Championships. The PGA of America sanctions the Buick Scramble, now in its 22nd season and fourth under the Buick banner. The Buick Scramble hosts more than 1,500 local championships nationwide annually and 104 PGA Sectional Championships. Entry fees are 60 per player and include cart, greens fee, and gifts and incentives, including a dozen Nike Mojo golf balls and a 50 redeemable test-drive gift certificate. The tournament begins with shotgun start at 9 a.m. The local championship was initially scheduled for May 21 and was rescheduled due to inclement weather. For additional information, call the pro shop at , or the Buick Scramble hotline at , or visit www. buickscramble.com. Ajootian wins match Fred Ajootian won the June 18 black powder rifle match at the White Stone range of the Rappahannock Pistol & Rifle Club with a score of 64. Charlie Austin was second with a 62. Bob Berry was third with a 49. The competitors fired 10 shots at 100 yards using iron sights. 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13 WINDOW ON WILDLIFE by Joyce Fitchett Russell Putting over the canoe begins my favorite activity of summer. On the dock, the bottom of the boat looks a long way down; I hope I don t fall into the water, or be too stiff to paddle. My worries quickly vanish, for I slide into the seat, wiggle until comfortable, then begin my strong stroke. We ll limber up by a short trip around two coves. Squawking, the resident great blue herons leave us, but a titmouse sings his tuneless song of welcome. All around us, minnows are flipping, glimmering silver in the sunlight. Splashes hint of bigger fishes. Soon the sun is hotter, the breeze stronger, and the tide pouring in. We ve had a good outing, and we ll be back again before long. Another nature lover, Dean Loudy, reports that two of their baby house finches have hatched and are thriving. The three eggs left will probably not hatch, because the parents are too busy answering the demands of both babies. Nature is always changing. Keep watching and sharing news. Be alert for ticks. Furniture store claims trophy Lipscomb s Furniture contestants won the Northern Neck Family YMCA Crab Races at the recent Kilmarnock Crab Festival. From left are Ramona Hutton, Sandra Hudson, and Mary George of Lipscombe s Furniture. Kilmarnock cycle group rides again The Kilmarnock Ride Group is planning a trek to Windmill Point on Sunday, June 26. The bicycle ride begins at 7:30 a.m. from Noah s Ark in Kilmarnock. Participants will travel Route 3 south out of town, making a left on Chases Road. The ride will follow Chases, joining Poplar Neck Road, and will make a right onto Ocran Road. From Ocran Road, riders will turn left on Scott Road and then right onto Little Bay Road, following it to Windmill Point Road. The group will turn around at Windmill Point Marina and double back to Noah s Ark. The approximate ride time is 2 hours and 15 minutes. For more information, call Fletcher Brown at Join the Russian Martial Art (Systema) Study Group No Fee Study Group Simple to learn-extremely Effective Control any aggressor- Armed or Unarmed No Rules-No Belts-No Katas Excellent for Law enforcement use Contact Mike Marcon Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. June 23, 2005 A13 Flotilla 33 celebrates fifty years of service U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 33 celebrated 50 years of service at its annual picnic June 13. District Commodore Joe Hendricks of Cambridge, Md., and BM1 Thomas Guess, commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Milford Haven, presented the National Service Award in recognition of the 50 years of public service dedicated to boating safety in the Northern Neck. Flotilla commander Jerry Hawley accepted the service award and a District Award of Merit on behalf of all past and present members of Flotilla 33. The flotilla was organized on June 29, 1955, when 19 local men recognized the need for a boating safety organization in the Northern Neck. It was before CG Station Milford Haven was established and at a time when the nearest rescue facility was in the Hampton area. The formation of the flotilla began a tradition of public education and boating safety that continues today. During its 50 years, the flotilla has provided thousands of hours of public education training, safety patrols, vessel examinations and maintenance of navigation aides. A classic example of flotilla efforts occurred on October 20, 1978, when the 125-foot CG Cutter CUYAHOGA sank in the Chesapeake Bay after collid- ing with the 521- foot Argentine coal freighter, SANTA CRUZ II. Under adverse weather conditions, boats and personnel of Flotilla 33 participated in rescue operations around the clock. Unfortunately, 11 of the 29 CUYAHOGA crewmembers lost their lives in the accident. Hawley gave special recognition to the 31 flotilla commanders who have provided leadership over the past 50 years. Members recognized for dedicated service include Edward N. Marsh (18 years), Raymond W. Warren (21 years), Anita H. Cook (25 years), Fern F. Walker Bernhardt (36 years), Charles F. Bernhardt (38 years), Richard Herbermann (38 years), Elizabeth M. Maxwell- Warren (38 years) and James M. Turner (50 years). For his 50 years of service, Turner was presented the Auxiliary Meritorious Service Award. He was one of the original 19 founders. Turner has served five terms as flotilla commander and has participated in over 1,500 safety patrols and rescued more than 250 people. During one year, Turner was presented with the Division Vessel Examiner of the Year Award, the National Commodore s Award for Vessel Examination, a Letter of Appreciation from the OinC NavAids Team Milford Haven for recovering a Great Wicomico River warning Firecracker 5K is July 2 The third annual Firecracker 5K Fun Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m. on July 2. All ages are welcome to participate, including bicyclers, strollers and leashed dogs, too. The flat race course will begin at the American Legion Building on Main Street, run down Reedville s historic Main Street, wind through the town s back streets, and end back at the starting line. Prizes will be awarded to the top men, women and children finishers. Parking will be available at Bethany United Methodist Church on Main Street and other marked locations. Please do not park on Main Street. All proceeds will benefit the Reedville Independence Day Celebration. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. at the start/finish line at the American Legion Building on Main Street. The fee is 18 for adults and 5 for children 12 and under. Early registration packets will be available June 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at the church hospitality center on Main Street and from July 1 from 9 a.m. to noon and July 2 at 7 a.m. at the start/finish line. To register before race day, call Denise Schindler at or visit This event is sponsored by the Reedville Independence Day Committee, Bethany United Methodist Church and the Reedville Fishermen s Museum. Flotilla 33 founding member Jim Turner recently received a Meritorious Service Award. TRAINING BREEDING SALES buoy that had come adrift, a Certificate of Member Activity and Outstanding Member Achievement Awards for Operations and for Vessel Safety Checks. Turner s achievements would have marked a productive year by any standard. 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14 From the front A14 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. June 23, 2005 Hearings set on R-2 zoning, tax rates, Bay Act waivers and water well easement LANCASTER The Lancaster board of supervisors will conduct five public hearings June 30. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Lancaster general district courtroom. Among issues set for hearing is the proposed deletion of the residential apartment (R- 2) zoning classification. The planning commission last week recommended the R-2 zone remain and the county instead delete R-2 exemptions within the residential waterfront overlay district extending 800 feet from tidal wetlands. The board also has set a hearing on setting local tax rates for The supervisors have proposed lowering the real estate tax rate by nearly 7 percent; other tax rates would remain unchanged from last year. Two other hearings address requested waivers to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act ordinance. Howard and Patricia Kyzer are seeking a waiver to encroach within 50 feet of tidal wetlands and add 190 square feet of impervious cover for an addition to an existing residence at 400 Aquilla Point Drive on Georges Cove off Dymer Creek. Kenneth Deutsch is seeking a waiver to encroach within 50 feet of tidal wetlands for adding 50 square feet of impervious cover for an addition to an existing dwelling on Moran Creek at 1922 Taylors Creek Road. The board also will consider public comments regarding an easement to water supplier Aqua Virginia for a lot where a water well serves the county social services building. Ross Armstrong and Nicole Harvat of San Francisco kayak below Horsehead Cliffs while visiting Westmoreland State Park. (Photo by Reid Pierce Armstrong) Landmark designations.... (continued from page A1) block, is significant for its Stripped Classicism, a style of monumental architecture with slight ornamentation that was popular for public works in the U.S. and Europe during the 1930s. The building, which will be used by the General Assembly while the State Capital is being renovated, serves as one of the important architectural backdrops for Capital Square and the capital itself, which Thomas Jefferson designed. State parks The state park system developed out of advancement of the National Park system and the New Deal Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) program. Prior to the enactment of the federal legislation creating the CCC, Virginia had planned six parks throughout the state and had initiated acquisition of the lands and sought funding and support for their creation. Seashore State Park, currently referred to as First Landing State Park in the City of Virginia Beach, was the first planned state park within the Virginia State Park system. The 2,770-acre park is situated on the Chesapeake Bay at Cape Henry and is divided by Route 60, which partially bounds the park on the north. Campgrounds and the administration office occupy the area along the Chesapeake Bay, north of Route 60, which also features dunes, while the area south is marshy and reflects the natural beauty of what was originally called the Desert. This marshy area contains cypress and live oak trees and an extensive trail system developed during the CCC era. At the southeast end of the park is a boat ramp and secondary beach along Linkhorn Bay at the Narrows. The park was planned and designed in consultation with the Virginia State Commission on Conservation and Development and the National Park Service (NPS). The NPS provided architectural drawings and building plans, as well as park plans that had been developed at national parks. Three CCC camps of 200 men each provided construction labor; one of the camps was of African-American Corpsmen. Developed between 1934 and 1942, Seashore State Park has a number of remaining CCC-era buildings and retains its original development plan. Westmoreland State Park, located in Westmoreland County along the Potomac River adjacent to Stratford Hall, was the sixth planned park within the Virginia State Park System. The park occupies the Horsehead Cliffs that overlook the river and is flanked by marshlands to the south and the river s beachfront on the north. Geologically, it is an example of the transition of the Upper Coastal Plain in the Tidewater region with a waterfront beach, rolling hills, ravines, marshlands, cliffs, and heavily forested areas. The park features cabin areas dating from the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) era through the post-world War II period, campgrounds, and recreational areas. Developed between 1933 and 1942, Westmoreland State Park has a number of remaining CCC-era buildings and retains its original development plan with 1,299 acres. VLR designation The Department of Historic Resources (DHR) approved the 20 new VLR sites and resources David Conner, NASA Langley aerocoustics flight team test leader, with assistance from Casey L. Burley, presented a program to the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society Northern Neck/Middle Peninsula Chapter June 16 at the Pilot House. With slides and a video, they described methods used to measure sound intensity of tiltcraft aircraft, using the XV-3 and the XV-15. The Navy use of the V-22 Osprey is being investigated aboard carriers because of the tiltcraft s ability to rise like a helicopter for take off. At flying altitude, the nacelles with propellers are lowered from vertical to horizontal position, and the Osprey flies like a plane. The wings of the Osprey can be rotated for storage after landing on a carrier. One problem the tiltrotor produces, however, is noise, and Conner and Burley described methods used to monitor the noise the aircraft produce, and methods of eliminating it, especially for civilian flying. When the tiltrotors are hovering, noise is not too loud, but taking off creates problems. Just a few of the many noise creators on the craft are the vortex wake, high speed shock, rotors, the shape of the rotors, jets, compressors, temperature, terrain, atmospheric turbulence and more. It is a technical challenge to find the cause of noise, but two tall cranes, spaced 800 feet apart, with microphones at regulated heights recording noise created as the craft fillies between these two guides is one method. Mountains and the space between them create more noise, and the tiltcraft are monitored in during a recent quarterly meeting of DHR s two advisory boards at the Thomas Jefferson Library at Monticello. For a property or resource to be VLR-listed, it must meet important historic criteria. It can do so through association with significant historical events or persons, or through possession of outstanding archaeological or architectural features. Structures, sites, and districts are carefully evaluated before being nominated to the register. Each building is photographed, and detailed historical, architectural, and archaeological analyses are prepared, said DHR Director Kathleen S. Kilpatrick. The resulting documentation becomes a part of the state historic resources office s permanent archives, adds Kilpatrick. While listing a historic site or resource in the VLR may foster education and public awareness, it does not ensure or require preservation of a site. A property owner can demolish, sell, or alter a VLR-listed property. However, the listing does allow an owner to receive technical assistance from DHR staff and statewide recognition. An owner of a VLR property also may be eligible for state and federal rehabilitation tax credit programs or elect to donate a preservation easement on a historic property. Correction Myrtle Phillips and Dean Sumner are both unopposed for the school board in Northumberland. Quentin Swann, Richard Haynie and Bill Estelle are seeking the board of supervisors post in District 2. Aeronautical group hears tiltrotor noise issues such areas. The rotorcraft would be an asset flying from airport to airport, short flights, but the noise of the rotors must be reduced for civilian flying. The problem will be overcome by researchers at the aerocoustics flight test team NASA/Army/Bell Helicopter. The next chapter meeting will be July 21, and the subject will be the American and Soviet Women in Aviation in World War II. On September 17, the chapter will take a bus trip to the Oceana Air Show, leaving Lancaster Square at 9 a.m. and the Pilot House at 9:20 a.m. The fee is 22 per person. Contact Gary Ellis at for information. Send reservations and checks by August 17 to Bob Schneider at 114 Club View Drive, Lancaster, VA Kilmarnock tax and fee hikes.... a rate of 10 percent of monthly charges not to exceed 3 for each account number. The intent is not to soak consumers but to put a tax on the books, said Smith. He said surrounding localities have adopted such a tax or are in the process of adopting the tax. If the town doesn t have the tax on the books and Lancaster adopts one, the county would receive the related revenues, he explained. Council deferred action on proposals to increase residential water and sewer connection fees until its July meeting, pending more discussion when the mayor could be present. During a related hearing, George Lidicker of Sedona Resorts, representing the New Tides LLC, and David Donofrio of Merry Point Development Company, representing Hills Quarter, raised concerns regarding the proposed increase in outof-town connection fees. As proposed, the connection fees for in-town water connections would increase from 1,500 to 3,000 per unit and the in-town sewer connections would increase from 2,500 to 5,000 per unit. Out-of-town connections are 1.5 times the intown rates. Lidicker and Donofrio have been in negotiations with the mayor regarding the extension of services to their out-of-town residential development projects. Both indicated they were aware that an increase was under consideration, but a 100-percent increase was never discussed. A 100-percent increase could impact their development plans, they said. Christopher noted it is not connection fees that will lead to an ongoing successful water and sewer utility, but the user fees generated by the connections. He cautioned the town against 7.2 million package.... from interest, and 900 from lab test fees. Water fund expenditures total 373,918, including major expenses of 103,000 for salaries, 81,475 for reserve debt service for capital projects, 35,000 for materials and supplies, 26,000 in reserve for water tank, 12,514 for health plan, 15,000 for chemicals, 12,500 for consulting and engineering services, and 10,500 for auto, general worker insurance. Other water fund expenses include a 13,982 transfer to the sewer fund. Sewer fund Sewer fund revenues include 2,500 from penalties, 380,000 from sewer services, 50,000 from connection fees, 3,000 from interest, 4,000 from lab test fees. Transfers include 13,982 from the water fund and 476,626 in from the general fund. Sewer fund expenditures total 930,108, including major expenses of 175,000 for salaries, 398,920 in reserve debt service for capital projects, 60,500 for engineering services, 37,600 for electricity, 35,000 for sludge removal, 32,000 for wastewater treatment plant maintenance, 25,000 for wastewater treatment plant supplies, 23,755 for health plan, 20,250 for lab sampling, 15,750 for Virginia Retirement System, 15,000 materials and supplies, 14,800 for auto, general and Two-car collision.... time for the sheriff s office, he volunteered with the Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department for 32 years, serving as both chief and assistant chief through the years. He was a Special Operations Team Leader and a Liaison Law Enforcement Officer with the Northumberland Crime setting fees that would jeopardize the potential of future sales related to the negotiations with the developers. Council refrained from increasing taxes on meals, real estate, personal property or machinery and tools. The meals tax remains at 4 percent; the real estate rate at.14 per 100 of assessed value; the personal property rate at.16 per 100 of assessed value; and the machinery and tools rate at.16 per 100 of assessed value. A 1 percent increase in the meals tax would have generated some 76,250; and a 2 percent increase, some 152,500. A.01 increase in the real estate rate would have generated some 13,074; and a.02 increase, some 26,148. Other issues Among other issues before council, no one addressed a public hearing on a proposed operating budget of 2,180,500 for fiscal year , commencing July 1; or a proposed capital improvement budget of 5,109,304 for fiscal year and 4,375,000 through fiscal year (see sidebar) However, related questions surfaced during hearings on the taxes and fees. Council set the operating and capital improvement budgets for adoption June 30. The special meeting begins at 8:15 a.m. at the town office. Capps distributed copies of the town s audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, as prepared by Goodman and Company. Among financial highlights, he noted the assets of the town s governmental funds exceeded liabilities by 1,353,787; total assets for the town s governmental funds were 1,697,600; general fund revenues and other financing sources exceeded (continued from page A1) worker insurance, and 14,000 for FICA. Capital budget The proposed 5,109,304 capital improvement budget for fiscal year is part of a multi-year plan projecting capital improvements totaling 9,484,304 through fiscal year Revenues for total 5,035,500, plus the 73,804 transfer from the general fund. Revenues include 1,800,000 from loan proceeds, 900,000 from a VDOT revenue sharing grant, 825,000 from a T21 grant, 525,000 from outof-town sewer connection fee reserves, 315,000 from outof-town water connection fee reserves, 270,000 from T21 reserve transfer fund, 230,000 from the sale of industrial park land, 82,000 from a Department of Water Quality grant, 50,000 transfer from a water capital project fund, 15,000 transfer from a sewer line reserve fund, 12,000 transfer from a computer upgrade fund, 5,000 transfer from a streetlight reserve fund, 4,000 transfer from a seasonal lights reserve fund, and a 2,500 transfer from a code revision reserve fund. First year project expenditures include 12,000 for a computer upgrade, 2,500 for a code revision, 5,000 for street lights, 4,000 for seasonal lights, 65,300 for Main Street project salaries, 2,910 for Main Street (continued from page A1) Solvers. He didn t do it for the money, Middleton said. He was dedicated to law enforcement. It was almost like a hobby. It was something he loved doing. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; his mother, Margaret (continued from page A1) expenditures by 544,826 before operating transfers of 1,509,327 to proprietary funds (water and sewer); and the proprietary funds showed a net operating loss of 16,345. Water and sewer rates have not been adjusted since June 1999, he added. The audit also notes the largest revenue source for the town was the meals tax, 305,861. The amount collected for real estate, public service authority taxes and personal property, including penalties and interest, totaled 185,002. In preparation for the beginning of Main Street improvements and utility changes, council authorized Capps to accept a three-way agreement among the Virginia Department of Transportation, Verizon and the town at a cost of 217, Council authorized Capps to extend a notice to Conrad Brothers Inc. to proceed on Main Street projects in the amount of 2,720,800. Capps was also authorized to accept TEA-21 grants from fiscal year 2004 of 152,000 and fiscal year 2005 of 268,000; and to match the federal funds with 30,400 and 53,600 of local funds. Council also authorized Stamm to spend up to 3,000 on the purchase of a trolley. Following a closed meeting, council approved an offer from Neal D. Fridenstine to purchase from the town lot 2 at the industrial park for 100,100. No action was taken following a closed meeting regarding negotiations with Lidicker on the extension of water and sewer to a New Tides LLC development project at The Golden Eagle. Stamm, Capps and Smith indicated the town is close to reaching an agreement with New Tides. FICA, 3,420 for Main Street Virginia Retirement System, 4,704 for Main Street health plan, 10,000 for Main Street project support, 6,500 for Main Street pre-construction services, 156,000 for Main Street debt service, 20,000 for Main Street construction administration, 3,078,000 for Main Street revitalization, 270,000 for T21, 50,000 for water capital improvement project, 200,000 for the first phase of sludge process/chemical storage, 60,000 for engineering services-water, 43,500 for engineering services-sewer, 315,000 for outof-town water connections, 525,000 for out-of-town sewer connections, 2,470 for a lift station generator, 100,000 for wastewater treatment plant tank epoxy, 30,000 for wastewater treatment plant aeration digesters, 20,000 for wastewater treatment plant bridge filters, 108,000 for the first phase of wastewater treatment plant alkalinity application system, and 15,000 for emergency sewer lines. Future projects include a public works utility building, a boundary line adjustment survey and GIS maps, Towne Centre Development, neighborhood park development, a new water tower, wastewater treatment plant compliance improvements, town water and wastewater line extensions, vehicles, and a town wharf. S. Clark of Heathsville, and three sisters. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today (June 23) at Currie Funeral Home in Kilmarnock. A funeral service will be held there at 2 p.m., Friday, June 24. An obituary is on page B3.