Longtime supporter of Water View community is parade grand marshal. Seitz named principal at St. Clare Walker. In side

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1 SSentinel.com Serving Middlesex County and adjacent areas of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck since 1896 Vol. 116, No. 12 Urbanna, Virginia June 17, 2010 Two Sections 75 Fast food at Topping? Middlesex High School graduation is Saturday by Tom Chillemi The intersection of Routes 33 and 3 near Topping is one of the busiest crossroads in Middlesex County. Topping Post Office is only a half mile away. If Oscar Barber s plans become reality, there could be a McDonald s or Dairy Queen near that intersection one day. Barber is president of the Delaware Corporation, which for several years has operated a self-storage center just east of the traffic light at the intersection of Routes 3 and 33 near Topping. On Tuesday, June 15, the Middlesex Board of Supervisors rezoned the 20-acre parcel to General Business from Low Density Rural. A restaurant is a permitted use in General Business zones. Barber said he has had several requests over the years from parties interested in developing the vacant parcel in front of the storage center for commercial use. In his rezoning application, Barber wrote, A McDonald s or a Dairy Queen are presently being discussed for that vacant lot on Route 33 in front of the storage center. Barber s application also mentions building a warehouse with loading docks toward the rear of the property. The recently adopted Middlesex Comprehensive Plan designates Barber s parcel for commercial development. Part of the parcel was used for a landscaping and nursery business about 10 years ago. School board apologizes for trashing of trophies Seitz named principal at St. Clare Walker by Larry S. Chowning The Middlesex County School Board voted unanimously Monday night to promote Tracy Boughan Seitz principal of St. Clare Walker Middle School for the school year. Seitz will replace Dr. James Lane, who has been promoted to assistant superintendent of Middlesex schools. Lane currently is serving as principal of St. Clare Walker and as interim assistant superintendent. Seitz is a Middlesex High School graduate and a former St. Clare Walker Middle School student. She graduated Tracy Seitz from Mary Washington College with a BA in sociology. She has a master s in special education from Old Dominion University and a master s in education policy, planning and leadership from the College of William and Mary. She was a special education teacher in the Middlesex school system from She was named assistant principal at St. Clare Walker in Seitz lives in Deltaville with her husband Paul and two children, Shelby and Jacob. (See Seitz, page A3) by Tom Chillemi Ninety-three members of the Middlesex High School Class of 2010 will graduate on Saturday, June 19, in the John S. Clements Memorial Gymnasium in Saluda. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. and admission is by ticket only. Those attending must enter through the main gym entrance. Additional parking is in the field across from MHS. Welcoming remarks will be made by senior Mason Goodrich. Senior class president Micah Reed will give the Senior Speech. Both Goodrich and Reed were selected to be speakers by the senior class. The diplomas will be presented by school superintendent Donald Rusty Fairheart, MHS principal Dr. Stephen Castle and assistant principal Danielle Ross. Guidance counselors Kathy Page and Anne Baltrusaitis will announce the names of the graduates as they accept their diploma. The senior recognition ceremony was held on June 16 at MHS. Honor students were presented their cords; and scholarships and senior awards were announced. The awards and scholarships also will be announced during graduation. Recipients of the two highest awards the Citizenship and Honor awards will be announced at graduation on Saturday. The graduation speaker will be Paula Otto, executive director of the Virginia Lottery. Otto was part of the Virginia Lottery long before the first ticket was sold in She was a member of the original group of people who worked to build the Lottery from scratch (literally and figuratively). The start-up team worked long hours to build the organization and get the first shipments of tickets to retailers for that first day of sales. As the Lottery s first director of public affairs, Otto was instrumental in shaping and protecting the Lottery s public Keynote speaker Paula Otto image. In 1997 she left the Lottery to accept a faculty position at Virginia Commonwealth University, eventually rising to the position of associate director of the School of Mass Communications. Eleven years later, in February 2008 in the Lottery s 20th birthday year, she was named to lead the Lottery as executive director. With the unique experience of having been with the Lottery at the start, Otto understands how it occupies a place in Virginia s infrastructure that straddles a line between government and business. Since taking over as executive director, she has fostered strategic planning within the organization to optimize the amount the Lottery raises for Virginia s K-12 public schools, while maintaining the Lottery s reputation for integrity, innovation and fun. Otto grew up in Arlington. She graduated with a degree in journalism (See Graduates, page A2) by Larry S. Chowning Middlesex County School Board chairman Beth Hurd, on behalf of the school board, made a public apology on Monday to the St. Clare Walker Alumni Association with regard to the apparent trashing of the 1956 and 1957 state basketball trophies won by old St. Clare Walker High School. I don t believe there was any malice or ill-will intended, said Hurd. It was a poor decision by a school administrator who is no longer employed here. During the days of segregation in Middlesex County schools, St. Clare Walker High School was the only allblack high school in the county. The current Cooks Corner Office Complex housed the school. Basketball games were played in what is now the Tom Carter Memorial Gym behind the school. The St. Clare Walker Wolverines boys basketball team was state runner-up in both 1956 and The matter surfaced a few months ago when a representative of the St. Clare Walker Alumni Association, Purnell Wood, asked school board members if they knew what happened to the trophies. During an investigation, it was revealed that the trophies probably had been thrown away at Middlesex High School a few years ago. In May, Wood told the school board that the trashing of the trophies was an insult to St. Clare Walker and the students who attended there. At the June 14 school board meeting, Hurd said the school board thanks Wood and the St. Clare Walker Alumni Association for bringing the matter to the school board s attention. Hurd indicated the school board plans to take action to rectify the matter. We plan to meet with representatives from the association and to substitute something in place of the trophies to remember those great teams, she said. We as a board regret that this happened and hope to find a way to turn something negative into a positive, said Hurd. Longtime supporter of Water View community is parade grand marshal Celebration set for June 26 by Larry S. Chowning Betty Powell Cook of Millstone Landing at Water View has been named grand marshal of the Water View Independence Day Parade on Saturday, June 26. The annual parade and celebration are sponsored by the Women s Auxiliary of the Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department of Water View. Activities on June 26 begin at 5 p.m. and continue with music by Sweet Justice at 5:30 p.m., the parade at 7:30 p.m., and a fireworks display at dusk. To enter the Water View parade or to register as a craft vendor, call or Betty was born in Water View and has been visiting or living in this community all of her life, said auxiliary treasurer Cathy Russell. She has been a big supporter of the fire department. She always brings large groups of people to our dinners and she offers to help in any way she can, said Russell. She goes out and talks us up to get people to help with donations. We are delighted that Betty is going to be our grand marshal, said Russell. She and her family have been an extremely important part in the Water View community. This is just one way of thanking her for all her support. Mrs. Cook was born in the large, wood-frame, two-story house that she lives in today, just Above, grand marshal Betty Powell Cook holds her great-granddaughter, Ava Purdy. Cook is the daughter of the late Alexander and Beatrice Powell, who operated an oyster business on Parrotts Creek in the 1920s and 30s. She has deep family roots in the Water View area that go back over 100 years. up from Millstone Landing on Parrott s Creek. It was originally the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Powell, her grandparents. She and her late husband Ralph retired there in When Mrs. Cook was a child, her father, Alexander Powell, owned and operated an oyster business on Parrott s Creek and the family lived in a home overlooking the Rappahannock River. When Daddy ran the oyster business just about everybody in Water View worked for him, she said. He owned a big (oyster) shipping company. Powell s Pride Oysters was his motto. The Great Depression of the 1930s was a setback for the oyster industry in Middlesex County. Daddy said it got so in the 1930s he couldn t give his oysters away. He sold oysters to the Hotel Jefferson [in Richmond] for years but when the depression came they stopped buying. The famous August Storm of 1933 that devastated the Middlesex waterfront also hurt the area oyster industry. Mrs. Cook and her family were living in Water View when the storm blew the Water View steamboat dock away. I watched the roofs of the buildings on the steamboat wharf go sailing down the river, she said. We watched it all happen through the French doors in our house. In 1937, the Powells moved to Richmond and set up a seafood business there and also in Durham, N.C. Mrs. Cook grew up in Richmond. In the summer, she spent time at the homes of her uncles and aunts in Water View. From her childhood, she developed a lasting love for the Water View community. Water View is my home, said Mrs. Cook. It s where my roots are and I love this place. Her love of Water View, and Water View s love of her, will be front and center on June 26 when she leads the parade as grand marshal. In side Arts & Leisure...A8 Business Directory..B6 Calendar...A4 Church... A10 Classifieds...B6 School...B4 Social...A5 Sports...B1 Summer Reading PAGE A3 Concert in Urbanna PAGE A8 Little League PAGE B1

2 A2 Southside Sentinel Urbanna, Va. June 17, 2010 one woman s opinion Advice to graduates from Aunt Mary Urbanna, Va. Who listens to good advice given at graduation? I certainly didn t when I graduated from Vermilion High School in Ohio in I was too excited about getting out of my boring, small town (Vermilion) and hitting the big time (Urbanna) to waste any time listening to a lot of dull words from any old geezers. Besides, I knew everything there was to know. Sure I did. I can t tell you how smart I was when I graduated from high school. I had all the answers and I couldn t wait to change the world more to my liking. Odd I never once considered that change might not be such a good thing. Consider the average 18-year-old, ah, what a beloved creation! Cocky, sensitive and adorable, a mysterious combination of brains, body, hormones and genes. We old fogies would do anything to protect them from hitting that brick wall. We know how it hurts. If only they would listen up. If we prehistoric relics could find a way to warn them of hard lessons ahead, what we experienced firsthand, we might be able to spare them the pain of mistakes we made. But who would listen? Good advice is passed on from the old to the young like pearls flung to the wind. Yet, dear graduates, here goes yet another stab. I ll skip the stuff about getting as much education as possible, working hard and making something of yourself. What your Aunt Mary will address are some personal warnings that only your best friend will mention. Here s a list of mistakes I wish I had NOT done: I wish I had never started smoking at age 14 to prove to the world how bright and sophisticated I was. I m grateful I wised up and quit before too many years passed. If you smoke, quit now. Every year you wait down the road makes quitting even harder. I wish I hadn t started drinking like everyone else in college. I didn t like alcohol much back then but I sure like it now. A smart teenager would dodge alcohol and drugs altogether and skip future addiction problems. I thought I was smart in the sex department and waited until marriage. Unfortunately, I married the wrong man at age 19 and had to suffer a quick divorce. Fortunately, soon after Published in the Interest of the Territory Lying South of the Rappahannock River RAPPAHANNOCK PRESS, INC., Publisher Frederick A. Gaskins, President and Publisher Elizabeth Lee C. Gaskins, Secretary/Treasurer John Thomas Hardin, Editor Staff: Larry S. Chowning and Tom Chillemi, General Assignment Reporters; Deborah Haynes, Advertising Manager; Maeghaen Goss and Wendy Payne, Advertising Representatives; Julie H. Burwood, Art Director; Joe Gaskins, Graphic Designer; Peggy Baughan, Circulation and Classified Manager; Connie G. Walton, Compositor; Geanie Longest, Customer Accounts Manager; and Mike G. Kucera, Multimedia Manager. The Southside Sentinel (USPS ) is published each Thursday except Christmas week. Periodicals postage paid at Urbanna, Va Subscriptions: $24 per year in Middle Peninsula Counties and $30 per year elsewhere. Phone, Fax and Phone: (804) ; Fax: (804) ; Editorial: editor@ssentinel.com; Advertising: mail@ssentinel.com; Classifieds: classifieds@ssentinel.com; Subscriptions: circulation@ssentinel.com and website: Postmaster: Send address changes to Southside Sentinel, P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, Va Pluck, Perseverance and Progress I married the right man (this time, I listened to Mother), and I m grateful for my 47-year marriage to a truly wonderful man. I was one lucky lady because making the right marital choice is the number one ingredient to stability and happiness in life. Don t rush into marriage because mistakes are painful. Once married, commit your life to your spouse, work to solve problems, and stay married. I wish I had learned to eat wisely at a young age because in my younger years I never thought of counting calories. Later in life it s much harder to control weight. Start now being careful of food quantities and for good health, and don t let yourself gain too much weight. I wish I had heeded good advice. But, no, I wanted to do my own thing. Headstrong is the word for it. My motto was: Damn those torpedoes, full speed ahead! Find a better motto for life. I wish I had saved more money. Now I realize good sense in saving money for a rainy day. Guess what? The rainy season has arrived. I wish I had stayed out of debt. Adults warned me about the Great Depression but I dismissed all budgetary advice. Hard times would never happen to me. I had to learn the hard way to live within my means. by Mary Smart teenagers start out from day one learning to shun credit Wakefield Buxton cards and live on a budget. I wish I had started writing at an earlier age and worked harder in my chosen field. Whatever your passion, pursue it early. Life is too short not to work in the field you love and give it every ounce of energy as if your happiness in life depended on it. It does. Some things I got right: I never forgot who I was or my small-town values. I stood up for what I believed was right and suffered the consequences. I took risks but accepted responsibility for failures. I hung onto a faith in God in spite of myself. I obeyed laws but questioned rules when I felt they were wrong. I did not conform to group-think, but followed my own inner voice (i.e., I never pierced my ears). I laughed a lot along the way and especially at myself. After a knockdown, I got up and tried again. Not a bad plan for vita abundantior. P.S. Learn Latin EVB honored by supervisors EVB Bank was honored in May by the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors for 100 years of community banking in the region. Board chairman Jack Miller presented representatives of EVB with a resolution and plaque. Above, from left, are, Betty Miller, manager of the EVB Urbanna Branch; Miller; Cathy Snowden, manager of the Hartfield EVB Branch; and Linda Dobbins, manager of the Deltaville EVB Branch. (Photo by Larry Chowning) Vendors, volunteers sought for Deltaville Heritage Day Plans are under way for the annual Deltaville Community Association (DCA) Heritage Day celebration on Saturday, July 3. Events will include the Pet Parade, Children s Parade, Heroes Parade, and crab races. Music, food, art and craft vendors will be featured. The community pool will be open at no charge all day. In the evening at the ballpark, there will be baseball games followed by a fireworks finale. Anyone interested in volunteering or in need of more information about vendor opinion spaces can contact Kris Scherrer at Those interested in entering the Heroes Parade can contact Bob Walker at This year s grand marshals will be Evelyn Turner and Fred Crittenden, two longtime DCA members and community civic leaders. Flag retirement ceremony set for Saturday The American Legion Post #82 in Saluda will host its annual Flag Retirement on Saturday, June 19, at noon at the Legion Hall on Watson Landing Road in Saluda. The public is invited to attend. Legion members are extending an invitation to the community and all veterans to come and celebrate this solemn moment where the nation s flags that have served the community in the many capacities over the past year and/or years are retired. We also welcome any flags you have that you would like to retire, said a Legion official. You can place your flags in the receptacle located at the Legion Hall or contact any Legion member. Millie Hampton at or Commander Keith McAuley at Mathews man charged with growing pot A Mathews man has been charged with two counts of manufacturing marijuana after investigators found more than 250 plants at three locations in Mathews County, said Virginia State Police public information officer Sgt. Michelle Cotten. Ronald Lee Hudgins Jr., 36, is also charged with one count each of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a schedule I or II drug, and possession of a firearm while in possession of a schedule I or II drug, Cotten said. At Hudgins residence, police found more than a pound of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia, three loaded shotguns and a marijuana growing operation, she said. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Tri-Rivers Drug Task Force. Motorcyclist injured in May 29 crash A motorcyclist was injured during the Memorial Day weekend when he collided with a car that made a left turn in front of him, said Sergeant G. Mathias of the Gloucester Office of the Virginia State Police. On Saturday, May 29, about 12:15 p.m. Herman Henry Marquette, 76, of Hardyville was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle west on Route 33. The motorcylce struck a car driven by Mary Ella Braxton of the Urbanna area as the car turned left to enter the parking area of the Medicine Shoppe near Hartfield, said Sgt. Mathias. The accident occurred at the intersection of Routes 33 and 707 where the Hartfield Post Office is located. An eyewitness said Marquette was launched over the car and hit his head upon landing. He was wearing a helmet. He was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital. Sgt. Mathias said this week that he did not know Marquette s condition. Braxton, 86, is charged with failure to yield the right-of-way and was not injured, said Sgt. Mathias. from West Virginia University and earned a master s degree in public communication from American University. She worked as a television news anchor in West Virginia and later with WTVR-TV in Richmond before joining the Lottery. She and her husband Dan live in Hanover County. They are frequent visitors to Middlesex County where Dan s family owns a home. There are 93 candidates for graduation from MHS, including two foreign exchange students, Sabine Helbrecht and Nina Winkelbach, who are being allowed to participate in graduation for the cultural experience. The MHS candidates for graduation include: Gregory Alexander Allen, Veronica Kendra Bagby, Lindsey Nicole Ballantyne, Dominique T. Barrett, Lauren Shelly Beebe, Michael William Bess, Amanda Catherine Blake, Colton Michael Fay Bowker, Terrence Lamar Burse, Ryan Emery Burton, Zachary Kyle Burton, Mary Elizabeth Cannon, Raymond Eugene Carlton, JaLisa Shaunte Carter, Ryan Craig Castelow, Desiree Rasha Cauthorne, DaYonta Lakeem Cephas, Melinda Leigh Cobb, Bland Timberlake Coker, and Craig McNeal Conley. Also, Sarah Elizabeth Daniel, Amanda Mae Drewry, Matthew James Duke, Susan Rachel Dunaway, John Brandon Eanes, Bryan Eugene Engle, Jeremiah David Estes, Cydney Leanne Fisher, Lindsey Nicole Fletcher, Timothy Alexander Fochtmann, Mason Andrew Goodrich, Veulah Margaret Grady, Maggie Mae Hall, Markus Samuel Hammond, Donnie Ray Harrell, Hannah Marie Harris, Terae letters to editor Letters to the Editor may not exceed 350 words. There is a limit of two letters per person, per month. letters to editor@ssentinel.com. Time will tell To the Editor: The curve that was banked like the Daytona Speedway will be wide and smooth, wrote reporter Tom Chillemi about Stampers Bay Road in a recent Southside Sentinel article. That s right. It ll be wide and smooth and curved and banked and much faster, just like Daytona Speedway. Daytona Speedway is an apt analogy for this project. It keeps coming up. Just last month, I was talking to the road contractor at the end of my driveway, and he said, This is going to be like Daytona Speedway through here when we get through. Turns out, you can t straighten a curve in a road that has perpendicular terminal, but you can change the shape of the curve, or move it, or a little of both, i.e., my front yard. So why spend $3 million to move one curve 500 feet and widen a road between two stop signs less than a mile apart? I was told it was about safety. Time will tell, as my mother used to say. Actually, she would say it twice. You know how sometimes old people start nodding their head and say everything twice? Like, Time will tell... time will tell. Mead Usry Stampers Bay Road Hartfield Congress needs to renew FEMA flood insurance To the Editor: Selling a house in the Middlesex area is almost impossible due to the fact that Congress has not renewed FEMA flood insurance. It does not make sense to me that we are trying to improve the economy and cannot sell a home due to lack of flood insurance. No insurance company is allowed to sell this. What is Congress trying to do to us? Betty Pinchefsky Locust Hill Graduates... (Continued from page A1) Brenzell Harris, Lindsay Catherine Harrow, Jon Tyler Hatton, Sabine A. Helbrecht, Catherine Elizabeth Hennigar, William Antonio Holmes, Carissa Elizabeth Horner, Hunter Lloyd Hudnall, and Rachel Rebecca Hudnall. Also, Miranda Lynn Hurley, Stephanie Mary Hutton, James Thomas Johnson, Octavia LaShell Jones, and Corey Dexter Keeling, Shabree Tyrone Kimble, Tanicka Shawdae Kimble, Chelsea Katherine Knupp, Evan Lamar Lane, Michael Bradley Lee, Logan Zachary Leigh, Christopher Lee Major, Jherrica Chandel Marsh, Ashley Nicole McCarty, Joseph Michael McComas, Kendall Leigh McNamee, Lauren Elizabeth Moore, Ashley Lynn Moran, Tayvon Ray Shawn Morning, Carlie Lynn Northrop, Rapheal Lashea Oakley, James Matthew Owens, Jeffrey Scott Payne and Jacob Christopher Pender. Also, Amanda Lynn Pruett, Trevor Reese Pultz, Brandon Scott Putney, Earl Franklin Reed, Micah Shayne Reed, Tiffany Nicole Rose, Samantha Lee Sibley, Adele Rae Smith, Dale Edward Smith,Bradley Mitchell Spiker, Andrea Leigh Stevens, Sean Lamont Sutherlin, Phatima Monet Taliaferro, Brittany Cherry Throckmorton, Rachel Marie Toward, Kirby Neil Ward, Ronald Cornelius Watkins, Jeremy William Webb, Brian Keith Whitley, Cameron Nathaniel Wines, Nina Winkelbach, Emily Renee Wood, Katherine Elizabeth Wood, and James Edward Yarrington. Photos of the graduates appear on pages A6-A7 inside. The names and photos of honor graduates will appear in the June 24 issue of the Sentinel. Letters to the Editor should include phone number (not for publication), name, and community of residence. No Letters to the Editor endorsing or opposing candidates in the November 2 election will be published until September 2 Do not bow to tyranny To the Editor: We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth. For my part, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst; and prepare for it. Patrick Henry In response to last week s election and the end of my campaign, we lost this particular battle but we have not lost the war. In fact, the times we live in grow more urgent every day. The need for the voices of those who speak the language of freedom and know their history and the truth about our Republic form of government must not be discouraged and silenced. Let us redouble our resolve to hold all elected officials feet to the fire, at every level of government, and make sure they keep their sacred oaths of office to uphold and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Let us remind them continually that in America we the people are the sovereigns and we will not bow our knee and surrender our nation to socialism or any other shade of tyranny. Through liberty in Christ. Catherine Crabill Irvington Paying one s fair share of taxes To the Editor: May well-heeled taxpayers accept their responsibilities to pay their fair share. But others some of them the whining rich are at it again. My taxes are too high under the Democrats. They ve taken away all my write-offs, loopholes, discounts, distributions, perks and freebies. We want our true capitalist friends back in Washington to Give us our money! Your readers may recall that the only ones to have had their taxes raised by the Obama Administration are the $250,000 (plus) per year incomes (poor things). Everyone else received a tax reduction. Somehow, though, as difficult as it will be, these wealthy wimperers will manage to hold onto their multiple new foreign cars, and beach-front homes, yachts and piers, and private exclusive clubs. But what about my money? I do have what I feel is a fair solution to this. All the poor out there, the aged, the crippled, the uninsured, the woebegone and destitute, you all know you have at least a few spare pennies each month (and don t try to tell me you don t). I want you to put aside a few pittances each month. Then we can hopefully arrange for the Salvation Army to collect your coins and distribute them to those rich people who whine next April to help them pay their taxes. Why, maybe that will ring a few bells, and even save a few souls. Jerry Johnson Urbanna Puller Run is June 26 The 3rd annual Chesty Puller Memorial Twin Bridge 10K Run will be held Saturday, June 26, in West Point. Starting time for the 10K run/ walk is 8 a.m. Awards will be given in several age categories. The race route loops through West Point, passing the former home of the late General Chesty Puller, who was the most decorated U.S. Marine in history. The entry fee is $20 per person and includes a t-shirt, while supplies last. Proceeds benefit the West Point Historical Society. Holly McGowan at or hmcgowan@west-point.va.us.

3 After 4 years of legal wrangling and following a 3-hour public hearing Tuesday night, the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to grant a special exception to Middlesex Metals, a junkyard and recycling facility in Remlik, to operate in a Low Density Rural (LDR) zone. Junkyards are allowed in LDR zones only under a special exception, which gives the county more control over the business. The junkyard was in operation when Middlesex enacted zoning in 1985 and was grandfathered as a non-conforming use. As the junkyard-recycling business grew, neighbors complained of high density traffic and noise, which has led to a long, drawn-out fight. On June 10, the Middlesex Planning Commission endorsed Middlesex Metals plan and the special exception by a 7-2 vote. Over the past 4 years, Middlesex Metals and some of its neighbors, who contend the business has expanded too much, have tried to reach a legal compromise regarding the company s expansion. Under state law, a non-conforming use cannot expand, according to John Easter, the attorney for the neighbors. The case has been to court. In June 2008 a judge directed the Middlesex Board of Zoning Celebrate Father s Day! on June 20 This Weekend All gifts for Dad 25% OFF! Complimentary Gift Wrap Bristow s Home of Good Goods Established Regular Hours Monday Thru Saturday 10:00 5:00 There s more to life than moving fast What better way to celebrate Father s Day than with one of our hammocks? 8314 Buckley Hall Rd. Mathews Arriving in July: 40 ft. container filled with English & Hungarian Treasures & Antiques Pre-Shipment sale going on now! Jumping for joy A carnival at Middlesex Elementary School on Monday marked the passing of the school year that ends on Friday. Above, from left, Tristan Medina, Dylan Wells, Star Keyser and Ziare Keyser frolic in the moon bounce, one of many carnival activities enjoyed by the students. (Photo by Tom Chillemi) Supervisors grant Middlesex Metals special zoning exception by Tom Chillemi Appeals (BZA) to determine how much of Middlesex Metals 24-acre parcel can be used as a junkyard. The BZA action has been on hold pending the outcome of the special exception application. Middlesex Metals has been in operation since 1965 when it was started by the father of Judy Aldridge, who currently co-owns the business with her husband Tim, said their attorney Tim Trant II. In 1973 it got a junkyard license from Middlesex, said Trant, and it was grandfathered as a junkyard when Middlesex enacted zoning in In an attempt to lessen the impact of the expanded junkyard operations, Middlesex Metals has developed a $65,000 plan that would build earth berms and plant trees to screen the facility from view from the sides, said Trant. The front of the facility would remain as it is. Another proffer limits the height of the scrap metal piles to 25 feet if they are within 75 feet of the property line. Elsewhere, the piles could be 35 feet high. Middlesex Metals is using 40% (about 10 acres) of the 24-acre parcel for landscaping buffers, said Trant. To decrease noise made by metal handling, Middlesex Metals has agreed to stack shipping containers three high, about 25 feet in height and about 200 feet in length in one section. A proffered condition permits internal operations, such as metal handling or crushing, Seitz... (Continued from page A1) It is with great excitement that I accept the position of principal at St. Clare Walker, said Seitz. As I said during the Schools to Watch designation ceremony, I knew I was coming to a great school when I started in my current position in August of last year, and I am pleased to be able to continue to be a part of the outstanding learning opportunities that take place at St. Clare Walker. As I move forward in this position my goal is to continue to enhance the educational programs that St. Clare Walker has identified as successful and ensure that all of our students needs are met, said Seitz. Additionally, with St. Clare Walker being the middle school, I plan to work even more closely with Middlesex Elementary School and Middlesex High School to provide students with the skills necessary for successful transition to and from St. Clare Walker, she said. Middlesex school superintendent Rusty Fairheart said, Mrs. Seitz was the consensus top choice during our interview process and I am confident she possesses the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to maintain and enhance our educational programming at St. Clare Walker. As a graduate of Middlesex High School and a resident of Middlesex County, she possesses a strong understanding of our community and what it takes to provide educational opportunities for all students, said Fairheart. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, but not on Saturdays or Sundays. The business would be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. John Easter, attorney for the neighbors who have fought this expansion, argued against the original proffer that allowed junkyard operations from sunrise to sunset. Easter also suggested an alternative plan for screening the facility. His plan was rejected. The consensus of the planning commission at its June 10 meeting was that the parties have had enough time to reach an agreement and further delays would not help. This is a junkyard. You can t hide it, said commission vice chairman Buck Boyd. And, you can t turn it into something that it isn t. June 17, 2010 Southside Sentinel Urbanna, Va. 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Parents are encouraged to bring their children to ageappropriate programs, check out books with their children, and encourage them to enjoy reading as a fun activity. Studies show that children who engage in recreational reading can keep up their skill levels over the summer, said library director Sherry Inabinet. Story hours will include some combination of stories, crafts, music, games and/or treats and will be geared for the specified age group. Registration began June 14. Register at either library branch. The Virginia Wounded Warrior Program, an organization to provide support and assistance for veterans and their families, will be at the Gloucester Counseling Center the first Wednesdays of the month. Be sure to pick up a reading log and schedule, check out some books and start reading. Large group programs for all ages will be held at the Middlesex YMCA in Hartfield and are open to everyone. On Friday, June 25, at 2:30 p.m. at the YMCA at Hartfield, magician Rob Westcott will kick off the summer program with a performance. We have some wonderful guest artists performing this summer, said Inabinet. We hope to see you there! The first weekly program will be A Whale of a Tale Exploring Ocean Life for rising grade K-1 children on Monday, June 28, at 10:30 a.m. in Urbanna and 1:30 p.m. in Deltaville; rising grade 2-3 children on Tuesday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m. in Urbanna and 1:30 p.m. in Deltaville; and rising grade 4-5 children on Thursday, July 1, at 10:30 a.m. in Urbanna and 1:30 p.m. in Deltaville. Programs will be held weekly through August 13. Pick up a program flyer at either library branch or call for more information. Program helps veterans and service members find help The program was created in response to the growing need to expand services to our nation s veterans and service members. Monyka Ruiz, resource specialist, a (757) Happy Father s Day! 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4 A4 Southside Sentinel Urbanna, Va. June 17, 2010 Community Calendar VDOT continues work on the bridge and close a lane at various times of day until further notice. (Rt. 630) in Hartfield will be closed to through traffic between Rt. 3 and 33 until further notice. The road will remain open to local traffic. Central Middlesex Rescue Squad Auxiliary will be renting tables for your personal yard sale items the second Saturday of June and July to correspond with the Urbanna Farmers Market. The yard sale will be the parking lot on Grace Street in front of the rescue squad building from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m Call Ann Reed-Ward at (804) if you would like to work on a reunion for 2011 or Bay Aging has received funding from Dominion Virginia Power for the Fan Care Program to help provide free fans to the elderly (60 and over) who meet eligibility criteria. The Fan Care Program began runs through September 30. If interested in obtaining a fan or know of someone who would benefit from this program, call (800) New Middlesex Food Bank hours at Rappahannock Civic Club near Hartfield are as follows: produce and bread pickup, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; regular food bank every other Monday from 9:30 a.m. until food is distributed sponsored by Middle Peninsula RACE are being held at Middlesex High School June 17 meets from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Board Room at Rappahannock Community College, Warsaw. Chestyle@hughes.net meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the DCA Building meets at 9 a.m. at The Cryer Center on Rt. 33 near Locust Hill. June 18 hosted by the Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) at The Cryer Center at 7485 General Puller Hwy., Locust Hill, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those living Middlesex, Essex, King and Queen, King William or the Town of West Point are invited to attend and learn about DRS services June 19 meet at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium of Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury in Irvington the third Saturday or the month Tappahannock and Essex County s biggest event of the year. More than 100 artisans, crafters, flower and vegetable growers, food sellers, small businesses and community organizations displayed their products and services last year to a crowd estimated at more than 12,000. (888) :30 11 p.m. Jamaica Second Chance will be the featured performer at Taber Park on Rappahannock Avenue in Urbanna from 7 9 p.m. Second Chance plays a variety of music, including standards from the 1970s through the present. Styles include southern rock, rhythm and blues, blues and a touch of country. vs. Peninsula Cardinals 7 p.m. at Deltaville Ballpark. vs. Peninsula Cardinals 9 p.m. at Deltaville Ballpark. Weekly Events Thursdays for 2 5 year olds Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Middlesex County Public Library, Urbanna Branch meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Christ Church Parish Hall in Saluda meets every other Thursday at 7 p m. at Hermitage Baptist Church in Church View Fridays den of Cub Scout Pack 370 meet every Friday after school at the home of Den Leader Keith Billings Saturdays open 12-and-12 meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Zoar Baptist Church Mondays meets at 6 p.m. every Monday at the United Methodist Church in Urbanna every Monday at 6:15 p.m. in Urbanna at Port Town Village Apartments in the Community Room every Monday at 6 p.m. at Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad (MCVRS), Deltaville. meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the YMCA in Hartfield Tuesdays is June 20 vs. Peninsula Cardinals 3 p.m. at Kiln Creek Park. vs. Peninsula Cardinals 5 p.m. at Kiln Creek Park. June 21 (NAMI), Mid- Tidewater Chapter meets at 7 p.m. at Urbanna Baptist Church the third Monday of the month. (757) June 22 meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Middlesex County Public Library in Urbanna. hold its monthly Pack Meeting the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the YMCA in Hartfield. June :30 p.m. live at the University of Virginia and simultaneously broadcast using modern teleconferencing technology to the Middlesex County Health Department in Saluda, Rappahannock General Hospital, Kilmarnock, and Riverside Tappahannock Hospital. This workshop provides up-to-date, helpful information participants can readily use to plan meals that will improve their blood glucose control and are heart healthy. The presenter is Viola Holmes, M.S., R.D. Classes will be presented by expert diabetes educators from the University of Virginia Diabetes Education and Management Program June 24 meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at Port Town Village Apartments in Urbanna meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Cooks Corner Office Complex. Everyone is welcome to attend. meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the town hall. June 25 vs. Gloucester Astros 7:30 p.m. at Deltaville Ballpark. June 26 at 8 a.m. Tables can be reserved for $10 by calling Debbie Inge at Items may be brought to the Deltaville Firehouse the day before from 5 to 5:30 p.m. The auxiliary will host a yard sale on the fourth Saturday of each month through October. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on South Main Street across from the Chesapeake Bank the fourth Saturday of each month, May through November is being held in conjunction with the Kilmarnock Farmers Market on North Main Street. The Wine Festival is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Included in the price of admission is free wine tasting from Vineyards of the Northern Neck Wine Trail, a souvenir wine glass for the first 250 tickets sold and entertainment under the festival tent. This year, in addition to Athena, Belle Mount, Oak Crest and Vault Fields vineyards that attended last year, The Hague winery will be offering samples of their wine. vs. Fairfax Heat 3 p.m. at Deltaville Ballpark. Admission is $5. com/middlepeninsulamariners hosted by the LMVFD Ladies Auxiliary from 4:30 7:30 p.m. at the Deltaville Firehouse. Tickets are $18 for adults, and $8 for children age 8 and under and are available at Hurd s, J&W Seafood, Pat s Gallery, and from auxiliary members. Tickets are available at both libraries and several other locations throughout the Middlesex, Gloucester, Lancaster and Mathews counties Late Models, Sportsman, Modified, Limited Stock. 6:30 11 p.m. Jamaica open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. located on Rt. 33 in Locust Hill and operated by Hands Across Middlesex Volunteers. every Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Middlesex County Public Library, Deltaville Branch. This is a time for beginners and veteran players to either learn or teach the game to others meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast at the Pilot House Restaurant in Topping meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Beacon in Topping Wednesdays meet every Wednesday from 9 a.m. noon (weather permitting) for 3 5 year olds, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Lower United Methodist Church meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at Urbanna United Methodist Church. every Wednesday from 10 a.m. until noon. Call or stop by the Middlesex County Cooperative Extension Office at 44 Oakes Landing Rd., Saluda and a Master Gardener will assist you with your gardening and landscaping questions. offered by Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, meets Wednesdays from 3 to 4:30 in building D, office 7566 (across from ER). Participants must sign up ahead of time sponsored by the Rappahannock Civic Club Community Boosters Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at 8215 General Puller Highway. Smoke free. Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Town of Urbanna INTRODUCTION This Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for calendar year 2009 is designed to inform you about your drinking water quality. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water, and we want you to understand the efforts we make to protect your water supply. The quality of your drinking water must meet state and federal requirements administered by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). If you have questions about this report, want additional information about any aspect of your drinking water, or want to know how to participate in decisions that may affect the quality of your drinking water, please contact: Ms. Wanda Rhoden, Water Operator (804) or G. Lewis Filling, Chief Administrative Officer (804) The times and location of regularly scheduled board meetings are as follows: On the third Monday of every month at 7:00 P.M. in the town council chambers above the town office at 45 Cross Street. GENERAL INFORMATION Drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency s Safe Drinking Water Hotline ( ). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline ( ). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: (1) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. (2) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. (3) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agricultural, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. (4) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. (5) Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the results of oil and gas production and mining activities. To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. SOURCE(S) and TREATMENT OF YOUR DRINKING WATER The source(s)of your drinking water is/are ( ) surface water (X )groundwater as described below: Both wells are located within the Town. Is there any treatment of your drinking water supply? (X) Yes ( ) No The only treatment provided is chlorination at Well No. 5, which is to prevent bacteriological growth in the storage and distribution system. Well No. 3 has no treatment. Both wells serve the same distribution system. As a first step toward protection of our sources of drinking water, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) evaluated the susceptibility of Virginia s water supplies to contamination. Contamination sources and pathways were reviewed using maps, known and observed activities, water quality data and information about the water source. Using criteria developed by the State in its EPA-approved Source Water Assessment Program, it was determined that, on a relative basis, both wells are of low susceptibility to contamination. Your current water quality is described in the rest of this report. A copy of the source water assessment report is available by contacting Wanda Rhoden at the phone number or address given on page 1. DEFINITIONS Contaminants in your drinking water are routinely monitored according to Federal and State regulations. The tables on the next page show the results of our monitoring. In the tables and elsewhere in this report you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. The following definitions are provided to help you better understand these terms: Non-detects (ND) - lab analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pci/l) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Maximum Contaminant Level, or MCL - the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or MCLG - the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Residual Disinfectant level (MRDL) The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants WATER QUALITY RESULTS I. Microbiological Contaminants Contaminant MCLG MCL No. of Samples Indicating Presence of Bacteria Total Coliform Bacteria 0 Presence of coliform bacteria in more than one sample per month II. Lead and Copper Contaminants Contaminant Units of Measurement Action level MCLG Results of samples for the 90th Percentile Value Violation (Y/N) Month of Sampling 1 N December 2009 Action Level Exceedance (Y/N) Month of Sampling Copper ppm N Aug Lead ppb N Aug # of Sampling Sites Exceeding Action level Typical Source of Contamination Naturally present in the environment. Typical Source of Contamination 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits. 1 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits. LEAD EDUCATION STATEMENT If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Town of Urbanna is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 15 to 30 seconds or until it becomes cold or reaches a steady temperature before using water for cooking or drinking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at III. Other Chemical and Radiological Contaminants Contaminant Units of Measurement MCLG MCL Level Detected Violation (Y/N) Range of Detection at Sampling Points Date of Samples Typical Source of Contamination Fluoride ppm N /01/08 Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. Nitrate/Nitrite - Nitrogen Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Combined Radium ppm N ND Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching of septic tanks; sewage; erosion of natural deposits. ppb N/A N N/A 08/07/08 By- product of drinking water chlorination ppm N EP EP Gross Alpha pic/l N EP EP Gross Beta pic/l N EP EP IV. Disinfectants Disinfectant The MCL for beta particles is 4 mrem/year. EPA considers 50 pci/l to be the level of concern for beta particles. Units of Measurement MRDLG MRDL Level Detected (Annual Average in distribution) Violation (Y/N) Range of Detection at Sampling Points Year Erosion of natural deposits. Erosion of natural deposits. Decay of natural and man-made deposits. Typical Source Chlorine ppm N Water additive used to control microbes. We constantly monitor for various contaminants in the water supply to meet all regulatory requirements. The tables list only those contaminants that had some level of detection. Many other contaminants have been analyzed but were not present or were below the detection limits of the lab equipment. The state allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though accurate, may be more than one year old. Other drinking water constituents you may be interested in are as follows: Well No.3 had a sodium concentration of 201 ppm in the samples collected on and Well No. 5 had a sodium concentration of 183 ppm. Water with a sodium concentration higher than 20 ppm should not be consumed by people on a strict sodium intake diet. MCL s are set at very stringent levels by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In developing the standards EPA assumes that the average adult drinks 2 liters of water each day throughout a 70-year life span. EPA generally sets MCLs at levels that will result in no adverse health effects for some contaminants or a onein-ten-thousand to one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect for other contaminants. VIOLATION INFORMATION Did any monitoring, reporting, or other violations occur during the year? ( ) Yes (X ) No FLUORIDE PUBLIC NOTICE This is an alert about your drinking water and a cosmetic dental problem that might affect children under nine years of age. At low levels, fluoride can help prevent cavities, but children drinking water containing more than 2 milligrams per liter (mg/l) of fluoride may develop cosmetic discoloration of their permanent teeth (dental fluorosis). The drinking water provided by The Town of Urbanna waterworks has a fluoride concentration of 2.81 mg/l from Well No. 3 and 2.17 mg/l from Well No. 5. Dental fluorosis, in its moderate or severe forms, may result in a brown staining and/or pitting of the permanent teeth. This problem occurs only in developing teeth, before they erupt from the gums. Children under nine should be provided with alternative sources of drinking water or water that has been treated to remove the fluoride to avoid the possibility of staining and pitting of their permanent teeth. You may also want to contact your dentist about proper use by young children of fluoride containing products. Older children and adults may safely drink the water. Drinking water containing more than 4 mg/l of fluoride (the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency s drinking water standard) can increase your risk of developing bone disease. Your drinking water does not contain more than 4 mg/l of fluoride, but we re required to notify you when we discover that the fluoride levels in your drinking water exceed 2 mg/l because of this cosmetic dental problem. For more information, please call Ms.Wanda Rhoden of the Town of Urbanna waterworks at (804) Some home water treatment units are also available to remove fluoride from drinking water. To learn more about available home water treatment units, you may call NSF International at NSF-HELP or This Drinking Water Quality Report was prepared by: Town of Urbanna, Wanda Rhoden Waterworks Operator, P. O. Box 179,Urbanna, VA 23175

5 at the library by Sherry B. Inabinet Executive Director The time is almost here for the back-bypopular-demand concert with Cyrus McCormick and the Reapers. The band s concert last year was one of the most successful ones ever sponsored by the library, and you begged us to have them back. So, exactly one year later we are excited to present them again! For more information about the concert and ticket locations, please refer to the article on page A9 of this issue of the Sentinel or call Sherry at or Lillian at On Monday of this week we began registering children for our summer reading program, Make a Splash! Dive into Books! The first scheduled program is Friday, June 25, at 2:30 p.m. at the Middlesex YMCA and will feature outstanding magician Rob Wescott. All library sponsored programs at the Y are free and open to the public. We have our programs featuring professional performers at the Y because it affords more space and is more central in the county than either library branch. We encourage parents, grandparents and caregivers to bring their children to each Friday program (all, except the first one, are at 2 p.m.) and to the age appropriate programs beginning June 28, and presented at each library branch by Miss Ginger. You may pick up a complete schedule of all programs at either the Urbanna Branch or Deltaville Branch. LMVFD yard sale at DCA on June 26 The Lower Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will hold a yard sale at the DCA building in Deltaville at 9 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month. Refreshments will not be sold. Dude We re Done! Congratulations Brandon Eanes on your graduation! We are very proud of you and wish you a bright and prosperous future! Our love Grandma & Grandpa, Aunt E & Uncle Paul, Aunt Laurie & Uncle Donald, Claire & Trevor Congratulations Lauren! Middlesex High School Class of 2010 Love, Mom, Danielle, Jeremy and your entire family Kendall, We are so proud of you and know that there are good things waiting for you at James Madison University. We love you. Dad, Mom, Lauren and Kyle Our programs are great fun and educational, and will encourage your youngsters to read. Participants are asked to keep a reading log. Prizes will be awarded to all who complete their target reading. For more information, please call the library at either of the above numbers. Since we are at the end of our budget year we are not ordering many books, but new standing-order fiction that has arrived includes Death Echo by Elizabeth Lowell, Lion by Nelson DeMille, Stranger in the Family by Robert Barnard, Burning Wire by Jeffery Deaver, Rule of 9 by Steve Martini and Spy by Clive Cussler. We have an outstanding collection of honor paperbacks that are great for taking on vacation. Remember that we always have a very large book sale in progress everything from recent best sellers to older favorites and classics. Most of our sale books are at the Deltaville Branch. Prices are very reasonable less than many of our neighboring libraries. So, plan to scoop up some great titles for your summer reading and gift giving. Also, please remember that library materials may be renewed by calling or coming by the library, or online (you must call the library and establish a pin number). No materials on hold for another patron may be renewed. Also, books are limited to two renewals and audiovisual materials to one renewal. Happy reading! Area knitters to be on display The Five Rivers Fiber Guild will support World Wide Knit in Public (WWKiP) Day with an event at the Heathsville Farmers Market on Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local knitters, whether experienced or novice, are welcome to join the guild in a public display of their craft. WWKiP Day was started in 2005 by Danielle Landes as a way to bring solitary knitters out of their homes and into venues where they could meet other knitters and share the enjoyment of their craft. This year, at least 15 Virginia localities are hosting knit in public events. Participants in Heathsville will help the Five Rivers Fiber Guild to knit afghan squares for donation to From the Heart Stitchers, a nonprofit group that distributes handmade garments and blankets, to people in need across the Commonwealth. Even folks who have never knitted will have a chance to add a few stitches to a work in progress. Flyers and brochures about the Fiber Guild, From the Heart Stitchers, the Tavern Weavers and Spinners Guild will be available at the WWKiP booth. The Bay Window Yarn shop in Irvington is supporting the event by providing a discount coupon to each knitter who participates in the event. Judy Mooers at Lecture to focus on beach nourishment The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) After Hours Lecture Series will present Sand Management 101: Beach Nourishment in Virginia at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, in Watermen s Hall on the VIMS Gloucester Point Campus (just north of the Coleman Bridge). The phrase sand grains on a beach is often used to denote vast quantities. In reality, sand is a limited resource that underlies many contentious shoreline issues. The public is invited to join Scott Hardaway, head of the VIMS Shoreline Studies program and a member of the National Academy of Sciences Mitigating Shoreline Erosion on Sheltered Coasts Committee, as he describes Virginia s sand resources and the history of beach nourishment efforts in Virginia. Registration is required at or The After Hours Lecture Series is provided in part by the Chesapeake Bay National Research Reserve and the Center for Coastal Resources Management at VIMS. Blood drive donors thanked The River Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross held a blood drive at Urbanna Baptist Church on May 11, attracting 36 donors. Chapter director Julie Dudley thanked the following donors: Wayne Ballantyne, Parker Boggs, Madeline Brooks, Angel Brown, Kage Buckley, Bill Crump, Mary Crump, Eric Faudree, Joan Forrer, Caitlin Gillie, Nancy Hazzard, Joe Hickey, Patricia Hight, Michele Hutton, Connie Jessie, David Johnson, Chris Jones, Sarah Lauher, Alta Miller, Robert Miller, Ashley Moore, Ken Moore, Minor Muncy, Rebecca Panis, Evan Perry, Barbara Pinekenstein, Glenn Priddy, William Richardson Jr., Kathy Rodgers, Ronnie Russell, Barbara Shaw, Susan Shelton, Robert Todd, Barrett Worley and David Wright. David Alberts, a board member, thanked valuable volunteers: Barbara Dunnavant, Linda Bogan, Jan Boyd, Mary Dunaway, Dorothy Hines, Virginia Hunt and Carol Moschetti. A special thank-you was extended to the Middlesex Woman s Club for supplying the food, Urbanna Baptist Church for hosting the drive, and the Southside Sentinel for publicity. River Counties Chapter would like to apologize for the delay in the article due to chapter commitments, said Dudley. Urbanna Baptist Church will hold its next blood drive on Tuesday, July 13, from 1-7 p.m. DCA to meet The Deltaville Community Association (DCA) meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the DCA building. The next meeting will be tonight, June 17. Father s Fun Day set for Saturday In honor of Father s Day, the Syringa Improvement Club Inc. will present Father s Fun Day on Saturday, June 19, from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Syringa Recreation Center. There will be food, fun and fellowship. Fish, chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers and potato wedges will be available for purchase. Womanless fashion show due Saturday Shelly s Sole diers, an area team rasing money to walk in the Historic Williamsburg 50K Multiple Sclerosis Walk, will host a womanless fashion show at the White Stone Event Center on Saturday, June 19. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets will be sold for $5. There will also be a Father s Day raffle to include many great items. All proceeds will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Red Cross annual meeting set for June 28 The River Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross invites the public to attend its annual meeting on Monday, June 28, at 3:30 p.m. to be held at the chapter office in Kilmarnock. The River Counties Chapter will hold a blood drive at Kilmarnock Baptist Church from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 28. All are invited to give the gift of life. Call for more information. Railroaders plan July 3 open house The Rappahannock River Railroaders will host an open house on Saturday, July 3, in conjunction with Deltaville s Heritage Day. The public is invited to see 8 trains running on three layouts in HO, O and G gauges between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Visitors will also see the latest progress in the construction of the layouts, which is nearly complete except for the scenery. All construction has been done by volunteer members of the club. The trains are on the second floor of the club building on Ball Park Road, just off Route 33. Visitors also will be able to view the train from the first floor, via TV. Fred Jones at or Lee Paul at Woman s Club plans bus trip to Potomac Mills All are invited to go on a shopping trip to Potomac Mills in Woodbridge with the Middlesex County Woman s Club on Monday, July 12. The bus departs Urbanna at 7:30 a.m. and returns by 5:30 p.m. The cost is $26. Potomac Mills features over 200 of the best names in retail, over 25 eateries, and 18 theaters. Call Mickie at for more information. Program seeks host families This summer, area residents are invited to share the beauty of their community with an inner-city child from underprivileged communities through The Fresh Air Fund s Volunteer Host Family Program. Fresh Air children on firsttime visits to host families are 6 to 12 years old and stay for one to two weeks. area representative Joanne Kearns at or The Fresh Air Fund at or June 17, 2010 Southside Sentinel Urbanna, Va. A5 Computer Users meet Saturday The Northern Neck Computer Users Group will meet Saturday, June 19, at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury off Old Salem Road in Irvington. Justin Hart, an instructor at Northern Neck Technical Center in Warsaw, will speak on computer-related programs offered to local students. The mission of the center is to provide comprehensive, technical education to students from the counties of Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland and Essex, and the town of Colonial Beach. Hart is a Microsoft Certified Professional and has 12 years experience in personal computer repair, education, networking, system troubleshooting, and client support. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call Corvette Club to meet Monday The next meeting of the Northern Neck Corvette Club will be Monday, June 21, at 7 p.m. at the Bank of Lancaster, Northside Branch, meeting room. Business to be discussed will include planning the summer potluck picnic that we hope to hold in July and summer events for club participation. your questions or comments to nncorvetteclub@ gmail.com or call Joe Shelton at All are invited to the meeting. Red Hatters to meet in Deltaville on July 12 The Kitty Kat Napper Red Hatters will host a pot-luck lunch at noon on Monday, July 12, at Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park in Deltaville. All Red Hatters of Middlesex and beyond are invited. Remember hats and drinks. RSVP to Pam at Congratulations Sean! We re proud of you! We love you, Family & Friends Congratulations, Lindsey, Honor Graduate! We love you! 50th anniversary Floyd David Taylor and Hilda Colley Taylor (above) of Topping celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 21, They have two sons, Michael and wife Jackie Taylor of Saluda, David and wife Etta Taylor of Hartfield, and one daughter, Wanda and husband Richard Lewter of Saluda, and five grandchildren, Brittany and Justin Taylor, Chelsea and Shelby Lewter, and Lillian Taylor. They are active in Harmony Grove Baptist Church. They will be taking a trip this summer in honor of this special year. Fifty-long-stem red roses were put in the church by their children and grandchildren to honor them on May 23. GMC Terrain is Relay for Life raffle prize The public is invited to buy raffle tickets for a 2010 GMC Terrain from the American Cancer Society this Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m.-noon at Urbanna Market and 1-3 p.m. at Deltaville Market. The raffle tickets cost $5 and all proceeds will benefit Middlesex Relay For Life. To find out more information about Relay for Life events or to make a donation, visit www. relayforlife.org/middlesex or Ally Law at alllaw@ vt.edu. The Middlesex County Relay for Life is scheduled to take place at Grey s Point Campground on Saturday, July 24. Dad, Mom, Sissie & Pup, Nannie & Pa Congratulations! Jake - Congratulations on your Graduation! 18 years ago God brought you into this world, but it is you who gave us life! All the years of laughter and hope, heartache and joy came and went like a summer squall. You endured long deployments, missed birthdays, several moves, and the loss of your beloved Gram. The good times and those which have challenged you have shaped you into the man you are today. Now we cast off the lines as you set sail to your next adventure. Son - choose your heading wisely, weather the storms using the tools we ve given you, and seek the safe harbor where your heart and faith lead. We are so proud of you and love you more than you ll ever know.carry on the tradition! Love, Mom & Dad!

6 A6 Southside Sentinel Urbanna, Va. June 10, 2010 June 10, 2010 Southside Sentinel Urbanna, Va. A7 presenting Hannah Harris Terae Harris Lindsay Harrow Jon Hatton Sabine Helbrecht Catherine Hennigar William Holmes Carissa Horner Hunter Hudnall Middlesex High School Rachel Hudnall Miranda Hurley Stephanie Hutton James Johnson Octavia Jones Corey Keeling Shabree Kimble Tanicka Kimble Chelsea Knupp photo not available Evan Lane M. Bradley Lee Logan Leigh Christopher Major Jherrica Marsh Ashley McCarty Joseph McComas Kendall McNamee photo not available Gregory Allen Veronica Bagby Lindsey Ballantyne Dominique Barrett Lauren Beebe Michael Bess Amanda Blake Colton Bowker Terrence Burse Lauren Moore Ashley Moran Tayvon Morning Carlie Northrop Rapheal Oakley J. Matthew Owens J. Scott Payne Ryan Burton Zachary Burton Mary Cannon Raymond Carlton JaLisa Carter Ryan Castelow Desiree Cauthorne DaYonta Cephas Jacob Pender Amanda Pruett Trevor Pultz Brandon Putney Earl Reed Micah Reed Tiffany Rose Melinda Cobb B. Timberlake Coker Craig Conley Sarah Daniel Amanda Drewry Matthew Duke Susan Dunaway J. Brandon Eanes Bryan Engle Samantha Sibley Adele Smith Dale Smith Bradley Spiker Andrea Stevens Sean Sutherlin Phatima Taliaferro Brittany Throckmorton Rachel Toward Jeremiah Estes Cydney Fisher Lindsey Fletcher T. Alexander Fochtmann Mason Goodrich V. Mae Grady Maggie Hall Markus Hammond D. Ray Harrell K. Neil Ward Ronald Watkins Jeremy Webb B. Keith Whitley Cameron Wines Nina Winkelbach Emily Wood Katherine Wood James Yarrington Congratulations Graduates! Pat s Gallery and Gifts, Ltd. Deltaville

7 A8 Southside Sentinel Urbanna, Va. June 17, 2010 arts & leisure Jazz concert is June 26 at Deltaville Maritime Museum by Bill Powell Events Director Maritime Museum Internationally-renowned Jazz guitarist, Josh Walker and his Trio will bring the sounds of jazz to Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park Saturday, June, 26, from 6-8 p.m. I play all my original music with as much creativity and passion as possible, said Walker. I respect the tradition and standards, but explore many different styles. The concert will be held on the new waterfront stage overlooking Mill Creek. In case of rain, the concert will be held under the newly-expanded events pavilion. The Deltaville Farmers Market will be the same day from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Over 40 vendors will spread their wares under the arbors of Holly Point Nature Park. Billz Bistro will open at 8:30 a.m. Check out the new menu additions. Check out Walker s music at or on his new CD Inertia. Tickets for the June 26 performance are $10 at the door and available at Nauti Nell s in Deltaville or at the gate the night of the concert. Children under 12 are admitted free. All proceeds directly benefit the museum and park. The 36-acre park, as always, will be open dawn to dusk on June 26 and folks are encouraged to come early, picnic, and enjoy the gardens, the Pierwalk, nature trails and museum. The museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Josh Walker on Saturday and advance concert tickets are available inside. Groovin concerts are picnicfriendly events. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. There is a dedicated blanket area down front. A limited number of folding chairs and picnic tables will be available on the waterfront and more picnic tables are under the nearby pavilion. Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park are at 287 Jackson Creek Road and on Mill Creek. Follow the Groovin signs, turn right off Route 33 across from Thrift Mart Shell. For more information, visit and click museumpark, or Google Deltaville Maritime Museum. lions club news by Jennifer Lucas The Middlesex Lions Club welcomed Macey White and Tom Colligan of the Middlesex Sportsman s Hunt Club as their guest speakers at its May 27 meeting. This hunt club was established several years ago to promote firearm safety and to be an establishment for families to pursue in a safe manner their interest in all areas of gun sports. There are now over 100 members and the club is also open to the public on Thursday afternoon and on Saturdays. The club strives to be a community service organization in Middlesex by promoting gun safety classes, training individuals in all important firearm topics, striving to have quality teachers, quality programs, and funds collected are used for community service purposes. The club has hosted shooting sports camps for young people and adults, which have been very successful, and the club also has been very active with 4-H shooting education, Boy Scout programs and with the Royal Rangers. The 4-H Shooting Education Program promotes youth devel- opment and teaching life skills to young people. Mr. White believes the discipline and selfcontrol required for responsible firearms use carries over into many other aspects of life. 4-H shooting education helps continue the tradition of hunting and shooting sports and educates young people in firearm safety. Several young people from Middlesex have won 4-H shooting awards. Two events to be held this summer at the Sportsmen s Hunt Club will be the NRA Reloading Class on Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and a 2010 Firearms Law Review on Saturday, July 24, from 1-4 p.m. Mr. White will be the instructor for both events. Anyone interested, please contact Mr. White at for further information. The Lions Club will hold its White Cane fundraiser on Saturday, June 19, at various locations throughout the county. Please look for Lions Club members on that date as they continue to be of service to the blind and deaf. The Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at The Beacon in Topping. Second Chance to perform at Taber Park Saturday night Second Chance will be the featured performer in the second performance of the Music Under the Stars concert series at Taber Park on Rappahannock Avenue in Urbanna from 7-9 p.m. this Saturday, June 19. Members of the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department of Urbanna will be selling food and drinks. Second Chance plays a variety of music, including standards from the 1970s through the present. Styles include southern rock, rhythm and blues, blues and a touch of country. Middlesex author is finalist for Nero Award Local author Brad Parks has been named among three finalists for the prestigious Nero Award, which celebrates literary excellence in the mystery genre. A Middlesex County resident, Parks was nominated for his debut novel, Faces of the Gone, which released last December from St. Martin s Press. Recent past winners of the Nero include Michael Con- nelly, Laura Lippman and Lee Child. The list of Nero Award winners reads like a who s-who in the whodunit business, Parks said. It s a great honor to be nominated. The award borrows its name from Nero Wolfe, the protagonist in 72 mysteries by legendary mystery author Rex Stout. It is given annually at the Black Orchid Banquet in New York City by the Wolfe Pack, which describes itself as a literary society that celebrates all things Nero Wolfe. The other nominees for the 2010 award are The Fleet Street Murders by Charles Finch and Crack in the Lens by Steve Hockensmith. The winner will be announced in December. Spain s role in Revolutionary War is Monday s program topic The Richard Henry Lee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will hold a luncheon meeting on Monday, June 21, at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury in Irvington beginning at 11:30 a.m. The principal speaker will be Thomas B. Denegre III, a current chapter member, past president of the Richard Henry Lee Chapter, and son of chapter member Thomas B. Denegre Jr. He will speak on Spain s Contribution to the Independence of the U.S. and the Revolutionary War. Denegre attended the University of Virginia on a NROTC Scholarship and graduated with a degree in international relations. After serving 9 years in the Navy and achieving the rank of Lt. Commander, he spent 16 years in ocean transportation, 9 years in real estate and most recently completed 10 years as owner-operator of RentalSpain, providing fur- Thomas B. Denegre III nished rental apartments for tourist and business visitors to Spain. While in Spain, Denegre was instrumental in establishing an SAR chapter in Madrid. Concert to benefit mission trip Members of four local churches are planning to go on a mission trip at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota during the first week of August. On Sunday, July 4, from 3-5 p.m. there will be a benefit bluegrass concert featuring Easy Street Bluegrass Band at Stingray Point Beach at the end of Route 33 in Deltaville. The concert is set in the tall pines overlooking the Bay at the mouth of the Rappahannock River. Admission is free. An offering will be collected to fund the trip to the Indian Reservation. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Refreshments will be available on site. No alcohol. What a wonderful opportunity we are being given to assist in the spiritual upbringing of as many as 60 to 80 res- ervation children, said a trip spokesperson. Remember, our ancestors put them there. Now, there are no jobs in an area the size of Rhode Island with no industry, and a population of about 8,000 residents or wards of the government if you see it that way. Unemployment is at 95% with alcoholism and drug abuse among adults rampant, a very high suicide rate, and domestic violence problem that can t be stopped, since there are only 8 policemen on the whole reservation. This benefit concert is to help pay for travel expenses, food and supplies for the children. The churches involved, Philippi, Zoar, Cornerstone and Clarksbury, also will have a bake sale on July 4th weekend to support the trip.

8 Cyrus McCormick and the Reapers The Reapers to perform June 26 at St. Clare Walker by Sherry B. Inabinet Executive Director Middlesex Library A Wop Bob a Lu Bob a Wap Bam Boom! Do those lyrics of Little Richard evoke fond memories for you? If so, or even if you are too young to remember this thrilling age of pop music, you need to attend the Cyrus McCormick and the Reapers concert in the St. Clare Walker Middle School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 26. The concert is sponsored by the Middlesex Public Library. Cyrus McCormick and the Reapers is the Commonwealth s premier 1950s and 1960s band. Its songs comprise the soundtrack of a generation (my generation!). Fully half of the songs on their playlist topped the charts and another third are listed by Rolling Stone Magazine as among the top 100 Rock n Roll songs of all time. With five distinct lead vocalists, The Reapers can carry not only the leads but also the intricate background harmonies that made the 50s music so distinctive. They do Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Chubby Checker, and Elvis, and are equally comfortable with the multi-part harmonies of the Doo-Wop tunes of the Diamonds, Dion and the donk s Donna Ulisse & The Poor Mountain Boys June 26 th - 8 p.m. Belmonts, and the Marcels. Most of this unique group has been wowing audiences since 1971 college days at Hampden-Sydney, with newcomer sax and piano players joining in Starting as a joke a fill-in for a band that cancelled for a big fraternity house weekend the Reapers have continued for over four decades with five of the original members. Definitely not your average garage band, this group hails a doctor, two lawyers, a city councilman, a headmaster, and two Darden School MBAs. Yes, get ready for fingerpoppin, foot stompin, whole lot of shakin going on great fun. Last year our near sell-out crowd danced in the aisles and commons area. To quote group member Bob Lissenden s website, So how crazy can you get in a middle school auditorium? You wouldn t believe it! Dancing in the aisles and singing along... not since Friday sock hops has school been this much fun! Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for preschoolers and students up to age 18. They may be purchased at either branch of the Middlesex County Public Library, Something Different, Cyndy s Bynn, River Birch Gift Shop, The Medicine Shoppe, Coffman s on the Coast, Nauti Nell s, Twice Told Tales (Gloucester), and Lipscombe Furniture (Kilmarnock). Wear your 50s or 60s garb or current comfortable casual clothing as we rock around the clock for two hours. C&F Bank will serve refreshments. The Upper Deck Crab & Rib House Dine with Dad on the riverfront Father s Day! Mashed Potatoes & More! On the water at the end of Rocky Neck Rd. Tiki Bar Coming Soon... Stay tuned for details! Janitors to perform at firehouse The public is invited to celebrate America s birthday on Saturday, July 3, at the Urbanna Firehouse from 6 to 10 p.m. with live music by the Janitors. The admission fee is $5; children under 12 are admitted free. Food and cold beverages will be available for purchase. Visit from more information. June 25 concert in Mathews to feature Susan Greenbaum A summer sunset concert with Susan Greenbaum will be held Friday, June 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Williams Wharf Pavilion in Mathews. Bring a chair and picnic dinner or purchase food at the site. The beer/wine cash bar opens at 6 p.m. No alcohol can be brought to the concert. Tickets at $15 per person and available at Mathews Visitor Center, Williams Wharf Landing, and Twice Told Tales in Gloucester. Tickets also can be reserved for pick-up at the gate by calling Lynda Smith Greve at or ing mclc@3bubbas.com/. More information on Susan Greenbaum is available at susangreenbaum.com. kiwanis by Bill Shuman Dragon Run, which runs from King and Queen to the Piankatank River, was the topic of the June 14 meeting. Teta Kain presented a slide presentation, showing the four seasons of the river, along with the many living things that can be seen by all of us. She explained how anyone can take a trip on this waterway, which is a guided tour by her or other members of Friends of Dragon Run. During the question-andanswer period, she told us that only one couple has been lost on Dragon Run, and they were found and returned to safety. Anyone who wants to learn more about Friends of Dragon Run or go on a trip down the Dragon Run, can contact Kain at For our next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 21, the guest speaker will be Judge Jeff Shaw. On July 12, the newly-elected mayor of Urbanna, Don Richwine, will talk. On July 19, Linda Cryer will talk about Backpack Buddies. Have you ever thought what some of the children in our schools, who rely on dinners provided at their schools, eat on the weekend? If so, come to this meeting at Urbanna United Methodist Church. Knights plan bake sale and car wash Youth members of Knights of Pythagoras Council #44 of Bethlehem Star Lodge in Saluda will hold a bake sale and car wash on Saturday, June 26, from 99 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Urbanna Exxon. Proceeds will be used toward sending youth to the Knights summer encampment. Windmill Point Marina White Stone tiki Join us Saturday, June 19 for outdoor entertainment at the area s only waterfront Tiki Bar & Grill! The Tyler Foxwell Band Lunch & Dinner: Monday-Friday 11am until... Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Saturday & Sunday 8am until... rotary club news by Fernando Atienza In a time when many seem besot with change, two fundamental concepts in the world of Rotary remain unchanged. First is the Four Way Test which every Rotarian uses as a compass in charting his personal and professional life. The Four Way Test goes thus: (1) Is it the truth? (2) Is it fair to all concerned? (3) Will it bring goodwill and better friendships? (4) Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Without the Four Way Test, there is no Rotary. The second is the annual change of leadership that takes place in all of the clubs worldwide. Much like the ancient Greeks who replaced their archons every few months (term limits), this practice takes place in July each year when a new president takes over. At the international, district, and club levels, no one stays in his leadership position for more than a year. Far from being a trifling ritual, this annual changing of the guard is a time of renewal, of taking stock of lessons learned. It ushers a new beginning, if not a refined approach to doing things. And so on June 29 at Christchurch School Bishop Brown Hall on the banks of the Rappahannock River, the club will hold its induction ceremony. The current president, Reverend Chauncey Mann, will stand relieved, and hand over the gavel to Barton Francis Alexander Jr., who will be the new president for the year Who is this man? His friends call him simply Burt. One adjective that probably describes him best is energetic. As proof and measure of his energy, enthusiasm and ecumenism (his fellow Rotarians don t know this) he was once a Ruritan, a Kiwanian, an honorary Lion, and an Optimist Club member at various stages of life. This, in addition to his active participation in his church. He of course was better known as a superintendent of New Kent County Public Schools, a position he held with pride and conducted with passion for 18 years. While still a principal in the same county, his focus was on learning and teaching, but he also involved students in major tasks of cleaning, trimming, painting and maintaining the school facilities. Pride in the school was instilled. Vandalism occurrences decreased. His students took ownership and community support grew. The school came to be known in the state for having the cleanest and best-maintained facilities and buses. Burt earned a bachelor of science and masters degree in education at the University of Virginia. Having been in the forefront of public education, we posed the following questions to Burt: Q. It s been argued that high schools should put more people through a traditional college prep curriculum. Good or bad? A. The question is absolutely wrong. I have said many times that not all students should go to college. In high school we need to have a balance of college prep and trade studies. Our responsibility is to prepare students to be able to earn a living with dignity. Q. While an increasing number of students now take college prep course, studies have not shown any rise in achievement levels on national testing. Your comment? A. I think we are testing just to test without understanding the application of what we are testing for. To use a ship-worn phrase, June 17, 2010 Southside Sentinel Urbanna, Va. A9 New Rotary Club president Burt Alexander with wife Barbara and his loyal cocker spaniel Brownie. Burt has already hit the deck running even before taking on the new responsibility of guiding the club. He has already given the membership a preview of his priorities. Burt said his first task will be to ask every member the simple question, Why are you in Rotary? Next, he d like to see the club increase its giving to various needs in the community. He d like to see growth in membership as well as a renewed enthusiasm in being a Rotarian. Burt is now retired and lives in Saluda with Barbara, his wife of 53 years, and his loyal cocker spaniel Brownie. They have 5 children and 9 grandchildren. When he s not tied up with church, civic activities, or yard work, he plays golf. And HILLSIDE CINEMA 7321 J. CLAYTON HIGHWAY 14, GLOUCESTER, VA. Visit our website or call us at (804) or (804) for show schedules and times. Great Food Pilot House Father s Day Sunday, June 20 at The Pilot House 11:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. $16.95 per person Buffet Fried Soft Crabs, Barbequed Ribs, Fried Oysters, Ham with Pineapple Sauce and more Homemade salads, plus a salad bar and many desserts including sugar-free Make your reservations now! Great Prices 2737 Greys Point Road State Rt. 3 Topping (804) Virginia Street Cafe Coming of Age this weekend! Celebrating our 21 st Birthday Friday: Traditional Birthday Cake & Champagne Saturday: Mango Madness Thank You all for your continued support! Judy & The Crew yes, judging from the Wahoo road sign on the private road leading to his home, and UVa memorabilia dotting his garden, one surmises he s an inveterate UVa sports fan. In other news, Victor Clough, Dean of College Advancement at Rappahannock Community College, reports that $5,000 has been received from the Rotary Club through the Charles Ylonen Nursing Scholarship Fund. The award is given to a student in the Associate Degree of Nursing Program at RCC, leading to a career as a registered nurse. The current recipient is Meghan Pollard of Topping who is in her final year of studies. Nearing completion of his term, club president Chauncey Mann distributed funds to the following organizations on June 1: $2,000 to Middlesex Family YMCA (accepted by Buzz Lambert); $500 to the Northern Neck Free Health Clinic; and $2,500 to the Middlesex County Public Library (accepted by Llew Samuel). Ribs & Shrimp all weekend long SUMMER HOURS Mon. 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9 A10 Southside Sentinel Urbanna, Va. June 17, 2010 church Friendship changes name to New Freedom Worship Center Friendship Baptist Church at Gen. Puller Hwy. in Hartfield is now called New Freedom Worship Center. All are invited to Sunday School at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. celebration worship service. On Wednesday evenings, the House of Prayer will be at 6 p.m. followed by praise and worship at 7 p.m. New Freedom Worship Center is a Full Gospel Spirit- Filled Southern Baptist Church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, Virginia Baptists and the Mid-Tidewater Baptist Association. The church also participates in the Fresh Oil New Wine fellowship of churches led by Dr. church directory Antioch Baptist Church, Saluda. Services, first and third Sunday of the month, 11 a.m. and Sun day school 10 a.m. Bible study every Tuesday at 3:30 and 7 p.m. Rev. Fred Holmes, pastor. Calvary Baptist Church, Christchurch. Worship service 11 a.m. Church school 9:45 a.m. Rev. Paul Pleasants, pastor. First Baptist Church of Amburg, Deltaville. Worship service 11 a.m. ev ery second and fourth Sunday First Baptist Harmony Village. First through fourth Sundays: Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Fifth Sundays Literary Union. Bible study Wednesdays 7 p.m Glebe Landing Baptist Church, Rt. 17, Laneview. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Prayer service Wednes day, 7 p.m. Dr. John S. Carpenter, interim pastor Grafton Baptist Church, Hartfield. Sunday school lesson: Sustained Through Encouragement (1 Thess. 3). Men s Day speaker: Demetrius Means. Music by Men s Choir. Bible study 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Rev. Chauncey Mann Jr., pas tor. Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Rt. 3 and Rt. 33, Topping. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; wor ship service 11 a.m. Adult prayer meeting 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Dr. Roger M. Collier, pastor Hermitage Baptist Church, Rt. 17, Church View. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service and children s worship service 11 a.m. Wednesday night: adult prayer meeting, Bible study 7:30 p.m.; children and youth mission groups 6:30 p.m. Rev. Edward Harrow Sr., interim pastor. Immanuel Baptist Church, Rt. 616, Saluda. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Wor ship service, ex cept fifth Sunday, 11 a.m. Bible study, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rev. C. Rideau, pas tor. Lebanon Worship Center Rt. 17, Saluda. Sunday worship 11 a.m. (every Sun.); early service 9 a.m. (1st and 3rd); midweek service 7 p.m. (2nd and 4th Thurs.); Bible study 7 p.m. (1st and 3rd Thurs.). Rev. Teresa Sutherlin, pastor. Lower King and Queen Baptist Church (Wares). Worship 10 a.m. first and third Sunday; 11 a.m. second and fourth Sunday. Sunday school 10 a.m. second, fourth and fifth Sunday and 11 a.m. first and third Sunday Metropolitan Baptist Church, Samos. Worship service 11:30 a.m. first and third Sundays. Prayer service and Bible study Thursday, after the first and third Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Garry Garnett, pastor. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Church View. Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m., second and fourth Sunday. Mission and Bible studies Tuesday night 7:30 p.m. after second Sunday meeting, and Wednesday night after fourth Sunday. Ron Phillips of Abba s House in Hixon, Tennessee. Abba s House is one of the leading Spirit-Filled Southern Baptist churches in America. Those who wish to share their musical talents or work with the sound and video ministries should bring their musical instruments for worship with dances, flags, dramas and videos. At times, the church will host special speakers, musicians and singers to join church members for camp meetings and conferences. Call Pastor Walt at or Pastor Bill at to inquire about New Freedom Worship Center. VBS begins June 27 at Remlik Wesleyan The Pirates Who Don t Do Anything are sailing into Remlik Wesleyan Church for Vacation Bible School (VBS). The family night kick-off is Sunday, June 27, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. After the Discovery Club Awards ceremony, the kick-off begins. Kids and parents are invited. VBS will continue June 28-July 1 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. There will be something different every day that you won t want to miss! Kids will experience stories of some of the greatest heroes of the Bible and learn what it means to be a true hero of God, said a VBS spokesperson. All children from age 3 to 6th grade are welcome. The church van is available to anyone who needs a ride. Please pre-register by June 19 by calling Pastor Sharon Reed at or her at pastorsharonlynn@gmail.com. Submitted church news stories will be published no more than twice Rev. Fred Holmes Jr., pastor. New Freedom Worship Center, Rt. 33, Hartfield. 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. celebration worship service. House of Prayer open to all 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Rev. Walt McKibbon, pastor New Hope Memorial Baptist Church New Hope Rd., Shacklefords. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Worship service 11 a.m. Wednesday: prayer meeting, Bible study 7 p.m. Rev. John Brewster, pastor Poroporone Baptist Church, Rt. 14, Shacklefords. Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Discipleship training 7 p.m., Wednesday. (804) Saluda Baptist Church, near Middlesex Courthouse. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Wednesday prayer meeting 6:30 p.m. Rev. Bill Sigler, pastor Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek. 11 a.m. Father s Day sermon: God s Footprints! (Romans 1:19-22). Sunday Dr. Chuck McDaniel, pastor. St. Paul Baptist Church, Jamaica. Sunday school 10 a.m. Wor ship service 11 a.m., second and fourth Sunday. Bible study, Wednesday, 7 p.m. before second and fourth Sundays. Rev. Kenneth Dunn, pastor Union Shiloh Baptist Church, Laneview. Sunday school 10 to 11:30 a.m. Regular worship service 11:30 a.m. every first, second and third Sunday. Bible study every Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev. Frederick Young Sr., pastor home. Urbanna Baptist Church. Early worship service, at 8:45 a.m.; Sun day school, 9:45 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. Sep a- rate worship service, chil dren ages 4 to 2nd grade. Adult Bible study 6:30 p.m. Youth group 6 p.m. third Sunday of each month. Kids For Christ 4-5:30 p.m. every Sunday. Rev. Jimmy Maroney, pastor Zion Branch Baptist Church, Rt. 615, Saluda. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. second and fourth Sunday. Rev. William Seldon, pastor. Zoar Baptist Church, Deltaville, holds two worship services. Worship in the Pines at the beach 8:30 a.m. (if raining held in the sanctuary). Sunday school 9:30 a.m. with traditional service at 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided for 10:30 a.m. service. Wednesday: Family supper at 5:45 p.m.; adult discipleship training session 6:30 p.m. Dr. John Snow, pastor Clarksbury United Methodist Church Rt. 33, Hardyville. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. UMW Dorothy Price Circle, second Thursday 10 a.m. and Edna Yankovich Circle, sec ond Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Group, Tuesday, 10 a.m. Rev. Eric J. Vaudt, pastor Forest Chapel United Methodist Church, Rt. 614, Lebanon to celebrate Youth Day; revival is June Lebanon Baptist Church in Saluda will celebrate its annual Youth Day and revival beginning Sunday, June 27, at 4 p.m. The guest preacher will be Rev. Duane Fields Sr., pastor of Oxford Mount Zion Baptist Church, Ruther Glen. He will be accompanied by his church s youth choir and ushers and entire church family. On Monday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m., the revival will begin with guest preacher David Brown. The guest ministry of music will be Friends in Unity. On Tuesday, June 29, the revival will continue with youth pastor John Michael Clark from Cornerstone Christian Fellowship and Resonate, and the praise band from Cornerstone. On Wednesday, June 30, the revival will conclude with Brother David Scott preaching. There will be guest dance ministries in place each night of the revival. All are invited. Means to speak at Grafton BC for Men s Day Grafton Baptist Church of Hartfield will celebrate Men s Day on Sunday, June 20, at 11 a.m. Old Dominion University Sports Radio Network personality Demetrius Means will be the speaker. Music will be provided by the Grafton Male Chorus. Accounting firm manager to address professionalism Urbanna native Lewis O. Hall, the managing principal of Keiter Stephens, an accounting and financial advisory company based in Richmond, will discuss True Professionalism during a men s breakfast hour Saturday, June 26, in Urbanna. Hall said his presentation is based on a book by David Maister, a well known author on the subject of professional service firms. Hall has covered the same topic in presentations to his company staff and to many students in Richmond area college accounting programs. I will attempt to describe what being a true professional is all about and how someone can go about attaining that status, said Hall, who has over 25 years in public accounting. Named one of Virginia s Super CPAs for several years in Virginia Business magazine surveys, Hall is the son of Francis and Ada Marie Hall of Urbanna. He holds degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond. The free breakfast begins at 8 a.m. in the Urbanna Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. All men in the community are Escobrook to celebrate anniversary Escobrook Baptist Church in Mascot will celebrate its Deacon, Deaconess and Official Board Anniversary on Sunday, June 27, at 4 p.m. The special guest will be the New Mt. Zion Men s Chorus from Caret. Warner. Worship service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday school 11 a.m. Rev. Leslie G. Goode, pastor Lower United Methodist Church, Hartfield, holds Sunday school 9 a.m.; regular worship 10 a.m. Youth meetings every first and third Sunday at 4 p.m. Rev. Janine Howard, pastor New Hope United Methodist Church, Rt. 33, Glenns area. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. Bible study group, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rev. Brian Siagle, pas tor. Old Church Methodist Church, Shanghai. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 11:15 a.m. Rev. Leslie G. Goode, pastor Shackelfords Chapel United Methodist Church, Buena Vista Rd., Plain View. Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Rev. Suzanne Shrader, pastor Urbanna United Methodist Church, Cross St. and Marston Ave. Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship 10 a.m. Youth group second and fourth Sunday 6 p.m. Rev. Joseph Cailles, pastor or All Saints Anglican Church meets Sundays at 11 a.m. at Middlesex Museum Annex, 795 General Puller Hwy., Saluda. Father Daniel C. Warren, priestin-charge Apostolic Faith Church, Rt. 227, Urbanna. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; praise and worship, 12 noon. Prayer, praise and Bible study, Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m. Elder Charles Cox, pastor. Elder Stanley Hundley Sr., acting pastor. Center Cross Church of God. 141 Byrd s Bridge Rd. 11 a.m. worship service. 10 a.m. Sunday school. 6 p.m. Sunday evening service. Family training 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Pastor Stephen Livingston Christ Church Parish, Rt. 33, east of Saluda, next to Christchurch School. 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Christian Education; 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist and a Service of Healing. Rev. Paul Andersen, Rector Christian Science So ci ety. Sunday services 10:30 a.m., Woman s Club build ing, Rt. 3, Lan caster. Sunday school the same hour. Testimony first and third Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Church of the Vis ita tion, Rt. 33, Topping. Celebration of the Holy Mass 9 a.m.; weekday Masses on Wednesday and Thursday mornings 9 a.m. City of Refuge Church, Hart field. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Morning worship 11:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible study Tuesday 7 8:30 p.m. Rev. Earlene Scott, pastor. First Assembly of God, Rt. 33, Shacklefords. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship service and children s church 11 a.m.; Bible study 6 p.m. on Sunday and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. John Randall, pastor Full Gospel Cornerstone Fellowship Church, Rt. 3/198, Cobbs Creek. Saturday service 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Nursery, children/youth ministry provided. Rev. Chris Morgan, pastor Immanuel Episcopal Church (est. 1884), King & Queen Courthouse. Sunday worship 10 a.m. Living Water Lutheran Church, ELCA, 83 Bluff Point Rd., Kilmarnock. Worship and communion 10 a.m Living Waters of Re hoboth will meet on Sundays at Riverside Convalescent Center in Saluda. Meetings begin at 10:30 a.m Living Waters Family Outreach Center, intersection of Rt. 3 and Rt. 198, Mathews. Sunday school 10 a.m., intercessory prayer 10:30 a.m. and morning worship 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. youth and children s study Make-A-Way and Deliverance Full Gospel Church, Rt. 637, Remlik. Sunday school 9:15 a.m., morning service 10 a.m. Adult Bible study Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Thomas Ransom, pastor; Edna Ransom, co-pastor. Philippi Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Gen. Puller Hwy., Deltaville. Continental breakfast 8:30 a.m. followed by non-traditional family worship service, fellowship hall, 9 a.m. Sunday school 10 a.m., traditional worship service 11 a.m. Mike Cook, pastor Quaker Friends. Meetings include silent worship 10 a.m.; Friends discussion 11 a.m Remlik Wesleyan Church. Sun day school 9:45 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m.; evening worship 6 p.m. Wesleyan Youth, Sunday, 6 p.m. Wednesday midweek service, 7 p.m. Rev. William Smith, pastor; Rev. Sharon Reed, asst. pastor. River of Life Church, Topping. Adult Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday youth service 6 p.m. Pastor Bob Brooks St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 435 E. Church St., Kilmarnock. 9:45 a.m. Sunday school. 11 a.m. worship. Rev. Thomas R. Coye, pastor. St. James Anglican/Episcopal, Rt. 17S at Abington Glebe Lane, Gloucester. Early service 9 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. The Very Rev. Glenn Spencer. B.R. Humphreys The Way Outreach Ministries, American Legion Post 82, 192 Watson Landing, Saluda. Fellowship 10 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Wayne Groome, Trinity Lutheran Church, Urbanna. Worship service 9 a.m., the Woman s Club building, Vir ginia Street Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at 366 James Wharf Rd., White Stone Unity of the Chesapeake, Deltaville Community Center. 11 a.m. church service; 12 noon lunch; 12:45 p.m. meditation and study group Lewis O. Hall Lewis O. Hall invited to attend. The menu, being prepared by the deacons of the church, includes scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, baked apples, biscuits, coffee and juice. To reserve your seat, please call the church ( ) weekdays between 9 a.m. and noon, or leave your name, phone number and the number of persons attending on the answering machine. The deadline for reservations is noon June 24. Teresa R. Sutherlin Ministries will present A Celebration of Gospel Music on Saturday, June 26, at 5 p.m. The event will take place at Lebanon Baptist Church at Tidewater Trail, Saluda. Special psalmist, Stacy Lattisaw (Stellar Award winner) will perform along with various groups and soloists, including Cora Harvey Arm- Need a Haul? Call Leasure s Wrecker Service, Inc DOTOWIN If you have a Rivah House, you need a Rivah Dentist! Eric N. Miller D.D.S. Unitarians to discuss Thoreau On Sunday, June 20, the Rev. Kathy Duhon will speak at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock (UUFR) on the subject of A Ramble with Henry David Thoreau. From his amazing reflections on a simple, joyful life, which he recorded in Walden, to his gathering of the neighborhood children, including Louisa May Alcott, for berrypicking in the woods, Thoreau has given us a model for communing with nature, said Rev. Duhon. The Unitarians are preparing for the summer solstice by taking a ramble with this important Unitarian philosopher of the woods. There also will be a celebration of the fathers among us. A potluck luncheon and conversation with Rev. Duhon will follow the service. All are welcome. The UUFR meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 366 James Wharf Road in White Stone. Gospel music celebration due June 26 at Lebanon Church of Deliverance in Lively will host a three-night summer revival June at 7:30 p.m. each night. Rev. Milton Jackson of Beulah Baptist Church will speak on June 23, and Rev. Dean Carter of Shachah World Ministries will speak on June Sunday, June 27, is the pastor s 11th anniversary celebration. Morning worship and strong, The Urquhart Family, Seed of Faith, Laymetha Reed-Guy and Rapture, MGM Tri-County Choir, Meredith Jackson, Darren Smith (Triumph-The Vessel), Tiara Robinson, and Sandy Kidd and Company. Representatives from Gladman Music Group Inc. will be present in search of new talent. The concert is free. Revival begins June 23 at Church of Deliverance praise will begin at 11 a.m. Rev. Donald O. Conaway will preach. Dinner will immediately follow after the morning service. The pastor s anniversary celebration will begin at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Ronald Dunaway of Church of New Vision in Lively. The special guest choir will be Voices of Victory. Love your enemies is the topic of this week s Christian Science Sentinel Program Now airing on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Tune in Sunday, June 20 on WKWI Bay FM

10 obituaries Katherine Kraft Harris Katherine Kraft Harris, 93, the widow of Dr. William Henry Harris Jr., and a resident of Westminster-Canterbury, Richmond, died April 23, For over 50 summers she was a familiar presence in Deltaville and on Stove Point and Fishing Bay, where her family has had a summer cottage, TyHaJo, since Katie, as she was called, was a native of Des Moines, Iowa, in whose public schools she was educated. She attended Grinnell College for a year before transferring to the University of Iowa, where she joined the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and served as the Pep Queen for In 1938 she was awarded a bachelor of arts degree, with a certificate in journalism. She continued her studies in the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University, from which she received a master s degree in After graduation she remained in New York City and worked for Carl Byoir & Associates, the public relations firm that had developed the March of Dimes campaign for President Franklin Roosevelt. At this time she met her future husband, William Harris, a Richmond native and 1938 graduate of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, who was serving his medical residency in New York City. They were married on June 15, 1940, and spent much of their early life together traveling to a succession of army bases and training schools in preparation for William s service in the Army Medical Corps. While William treated the wounded in the Pacific theater during World War II, Katie returned home and did research for George Gallup s Iowa Poll at the Des Moines Register and HTS Harvey s Tree Service (804) Gloucester Point Countryside Animal Hospital Dr. Adine Jones Providing compassionate, high quality and experienced animal care. Tribune newspapers. After the war the couple settled in Richmond, where they spent the rest of their lives (William died in 2002) and raised three sons Tyler, Harry and John. Katie was active in numerous cultural and social organizations in Richmond and served as interim society editor for the Richmond Times-Dispatch in She was a successful artist whose paintings in watercolor and acrylic, some of which depict colorful scenes of everyday life on the banks of the Piankatank, are cherished by her family and friends as a lasting memorial of her sense of place and love of life. Katie was laid to rest in Richmond s Hollywood Cemetery on the beautiful spring morning of April 27, The graveside service was conducted by the Reverend Stephen H. Cobb, pastor of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Richmond, where Katie had been an active member for nearly 60 years. David S. Lowman David S. Sam Lowman, 87, of Saluda died Tuesday, June 15, He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Mary S. Lowman, and his parents, Nina Eck and John Lowman. He was the former owner of Lowman Tile Company and a WWII veteran of the Army Air Corps, serving in North Africa and Italy. As an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing. He also was active as a Boy Scout leader for over 25 years, serving as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 341 for 16 years. He was proud of the positive impact he had on the lives of many boys and young men through Scouting. He is survived by his three children, Faye Taylor of Urbanna, Mary Lou Miller and her husband Jack Miller of Locust Hill, and David Lowman Jr. of White Stone and Washington, D.C.; two brothers, Frank Lowman and Raymond Lowman of Richmond; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 20, in Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda. Interment will be private. Thank You for Your Support! Porch Rockers Gliders Windmills Adirondack Chairs Wishing Wells Lighthouses Mailboxes Wagon Wheels Arbors Wheelbarrows Swings Water Pumps Bridges Victorian Swings Tables Water troughs A-Frames Hours: 8 5 Mon. Fri 8 N Sat. Saluda For an appointment call Mary Lou Hodges Mary Lou Hodges ended her earthly pilgrimage on June 9, 2010 at the age of 85. As a believer in Christ, we have the certain assurance that she is now in the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior. Mary Lou was known for her delicious recipes and warm hospitality her beautiful floral creations have brightened many a day. Her charming smile and infectious laugh won her many friends over the years, and she enjoyed playing bridge and pursuing church and community endeavors with them. She was a member of Lower United Methodist Church, where she originated the Spring Fling; the Middlesex Woman s Club, where she helped create the now famous crab bisque and chaired the college scholarship committee; and the Northern Neck Rose Society to name a few. Mary Lou was born in North Carolina, grew up in southern Virginia and moved to Washington, D.C., during World War II to work for the American Red Cross where she helped create the blood drive program. She and Jim married and raised their daughters in northern Virginia and retired to Middlesex County 22 years ago. Most importantly, she is Jim s beloved bride of 56 years and the loving mother of Margo (Dave) Gardner and Catherine (Joe) Brown. She is dearly loved by her six grandchildren: David, Andrew, Maryn and Quinn Gardner, and Preston and Taylor Brown; and great-grandson Dallas Gardner. Mary Lou was the oldest of six sisters, four of whom survive her along with several nieces and nephews whom she loved and who will miss her as well. Mary Lou is now reunited with her parents, John and Margaret Weaver, and her sister, Carol Porterfield. We look forward to the day that we, too, will become part of that reunion. A celebration of Mary Lou s life was held Saturday at Lower United Methodist Church in Hartfield. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the scholarship funds of Lower United Methodist Church or the Middlesex Woman s Club. Carolyn C. Sanders Carolyn Costello Sanders, 91, of Topping, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully on June 9, She is predeceased by her husband, William H. Sanders Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Monica Sanders, and son-in-law, Don Burton, both of Topping; and a son, William H. Sanders III (Sandy) of Richmond. A memorial celebration of her life will be held at the Church of the Holy Comforter, 4819 Monument Avenue, Richmond, on June 22. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m., service at 10:30 a.m., and a reception following. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Special Olympics of Virginia, 3212 Skipwith Road, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23294; or American Center for Law and Justice, P.O. Box 90555, Washington, D.C Immanuel to celebrate 95th year Immanuel Baptist Church of Saluda will celebrate its 95th church anniversary on Sunday, June 27, at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Frederick Young and the Union Shiloh Church family will be the guests. All are invited. Hands to meet Sunday at Zoar Hands Across Middlesex will meet Father s Day, Sunday, June 20, at 3:30 p.m. at Zoar Baptist Church on Route 33 in Deltaville. Support our work by attending. We help a lot of fathers in Middlesex County, said a Hands spokesperson. Southland Band to play at First Assembly The Southland Band will be in concert on Sunday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at First Assembly of God at 3976 Lewis B. Puller Memorial Highway. This event is being sponsored by First Assembly of God and United Wesleyan churches. Refreshments to be served and a love offering will be received. All are invited. For more information call Worship center grand opening set for Sunday A weekend of celebration and the dedication and grand opening of the Friends of God Worship Center and Bible Institute will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 20. The public is invited. The institute is at 6671 Richmond Road in Warsaw across from the BP Station at the corner of Route 360 and 3 Bypass. The praise and worship concert will feature Laymetha Reed-Guy and Sounds of Rapture. Pastor Milton Robinson of First Union Baptist Church, Tappahannock, will be the speaker. New church to begin services on August 8 The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, According to the Apostles Doctrine will hold its first services on Sunday, August 8, at 11 a.m. The church is located at 743 Gloucester Rd., Saluda. The pastor of the new church is Elder James F. Waller Sr. of Gloucester. He is the husband of Alice G. Waller, and father of 6 daughters and 2 sons: Margaret, Veronica, Tamika, JaLisa, Tabitha, Jessica, James Jr. and Stephen M. Waller. Elder Waller is the grandson of Robert and Ida Waller, who co-founded Immanuel Baptist Church of Saluda after leaving Antioch Baptist Church of Saluda. Waller is the son of the late Rev. Stephen S. Waller and Mary L. Braxton of Gloucester. He is also the nephew of the late Rev. Otis Waller and Rev. William Waller of Philadelphia, Pa., and cousin to the late Rev. David Waller of Philadelphia. Elder Waller was baptized in 1973, and was ordained in Titusville, Fla., in 2002 and has been evangelizing from New York City to Florida ever since. All are invited to attend the new church, said Elder Waller. All donations, offerings, tithes, etc., can be sent to: The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, P.O. Box 1174, Saluda VA Services will be held Sundays at 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Elder Waller can be contacted by leaving a message at , or (cell). June 17, 2010 Southside Sentinel Urbanna, Va. A11 habitat news Malachi Dandy (left) and his brother Malik take part in the ground-breaking Ground broken on new home by Lyle Predmore On a hot and steamy Sunday afternoon, Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Middlesex vice president Greg Chambers led an afternoon ground-breaking service. He put HFH goals in perspective by reflecting on the mission of each affiliate in providing good, decent and affordable housing to deserving families. A house becomes a home and a stable place for family members to live, learn and grow as residents of our community. The local affiliate is the bank; the new Habitat family makes non-interest loan payments which in turn go toward building the next house. The John and Charlotte Dandy family of six boys has been selected as the recipients of this next house. Malik, 4, and Malachi, 4, are the two youngest in this family. But size and pecking order had nothing to do with their enthusiasm at the ground-breaking Sunday afternoon. Their parents and extended family of grandmothers, great-grandmother and others joined the Habitat Board and supporters in cheering them on as they broke sod. The entire group then joined the boys lead and each had an opportunity to handle the shovel. They were reminded that gold or silver ceremonial shovels are not in the HFH style, a working shovel represents the real hands and real tools needed for the job. The boys grandmother, Ruth Cary, reminded those assembled that a home is a place Thank You where God s love becomes close to us, a necessary ingredient in every family. Greg also spoke of HFH being a Christian-based organization, a place where Christians and other faith groups can join together to better serve our community. As construction begins, the house will need volunteers and trades. A number of both have already volunteered. HFH Middlesex is about driving nails and putting pieces of wood together, but there are many other behind-the-scenes tasks that keep go into building houses. If you have a talent and time to share, please leave your information at And, of course, there will be lumber and building supplies needed; contributions for the purchase of these items can be mailed to P.O. Box 492, Hartfield VA NAACP Youth Works Chapter meets June 24 The Middlesex NAACP Youth Works Chapter will meet Thursday, June 24, at 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Star Lodge 249 on Route 33, Saluda. We are asking that all youth to please come out and see about all of the wonderful happenings for the summer months, said Rev. Janel Young. Young at Thank you to everyone for your prayers, support, phone calls, flowers, visits and food while I was in the hospital and since my return home. May God s blessings be with each of you. Delores Wright St. Paul to celebrate Men s Day St. Paul Baptist Church of Jamaica will celebrate its annual Men s Day program on June 27 at 3 p.m. The special guest for the service will be Rev. William and the choir from First Baptist Ambar, King George. All are invited.

11 A12 Southside Sentinel Urbanna, Va. June 17, 2010 Equipment wish list for F.D. Crockett announced Retirement celebration After 38 years of service, St. Clare Walker Middle School teachers Judy Bartholomew and Sandra Walton are retiring at the end of the school year. Above front, Bartholomew (left) and Walton are about to cut the cake as family members gather to watch at a reception given in the teachers honor at the middle school last Thursday. (Photo by Tom Hardin) UMVFD fishing tournament sponsors, volunteers, donors, entrants thanked The Croaker Fishing Tournament held by the Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department (UMVFD) of Water View was a big success with 31 anglers participating, said tournament chairman and UMVFD captain Trey Blake. On behalf of the Water View Fire Department, I would like to extend a sincere thankyou to all of the donors, sponsors, tournament entrants and UMVFD members that helped make the 2nd annual Croaker Fishing Tournament a tremendous success, said Blake. Without the generous support and donations of community members, department operations would not be possible. A special thanks to Sandy Powell and Big John s Store, Henry Smith and B.E.S.T. Boatyard, Middlesex Metals Inc., Gibson Heating and Air, Ware s Servicenter, Bristow Faulkner Funeral Home & Tri- County Vault, Mirror Image Boat Repair, Fredericksburg Welcomes Beth Kennard Beth has worked previously in the area for 15 years and was a Master Stylist at Salon del Sol In Richmond for the last 5 years. Appointments are being taken for Tues & Wed 10-7 Thurs and Fri 9-5 Sat Walk-ins Welcome Distributing Company, Chesapeake Yacht Sales, Medlin Ford -Mercury, Hurd s Hardware, James River/Rappahannock Tractor, Revere Gas and Wendy s Custom Yacht Canvas, said Blake. Thanks also to George D. Ellis Inc., the UMVFD Auxiliary and everyone who helped with the delicious captains dinner. A wonderful cake was prepared by Miranda Moon, and T-shirts were designed and made by Corey Keeling, Austin Moon and Ashland Burch, said Blake. Generous door prizes at the dinner were provided by the following: Wilcox Bait & Tackle, G.W. Robins & Sons, J&W Seafood, Fish On Bait & Tackle, Urbanna Builders Supply, Bristow s Store and Marshall s Drug Store, Cross Street Coffee, Henley s Do-It Center, Urbanna Auto & Marine, P&H Enterprises, Tidewater Detailing, Fastenal, Food Lion, C&F Bank and BB&T. Finally, thank you to other UMVFD members who attended the event and ensured smooth operations, including Emory Daniel, Ben Langford, Patrick Burch, Becky Horsley, chief George Longest, lieutenant Aaron Anderson and assistant chief Billy Collier, said Blake. An event like this requires tremendous planning and support from so many people and would not be possible without them. Should any person be left unmentioned, it is certainly not because their actions went unnoticed. Free fans for elderly available Bay Aging has received funding from Dominion Virginia Power for the Fan Care Program to help provide free fans to the elderly (60 and over) who meet eligibility criteria. The Fan Care Program began June 1 and runs through September 30. If interested in obtaining a fan or know of someone who would benefit from this program, contact a local Bay Aging Active Lifestyle Center or call for more information or an application. After 4 1/2 years of work on the log bottom buyboat F.D. Crockett, the Crocketteers are at the point where wood and hard labor aren t enough to do what needs to be done. Project manager John England said, Since a lot of people have been asking what we need to get the boat operational, we ve made a list of some of the specific items. We would appreciate donations of new or gently used equipment, or donations to the general fund or toward something specific. To make a donation or if interested in donating a particular item, contact England at or jdengland@ verizon.net, or Chuck McGhinnis at or baysands@va.metrocast.net. Donations have already been made or are in the works of a VHF radio and antenna, a depth finder, a GPS system, and the Virginia and Middlesex County flags. Items needed include: 30-amp battery charger, Chesapeake Bay chart book, log book, binoculars, air compressor for horn (12 volt), pilot s chair (boltdown), cushions for pilot house, canopy over boom, toilet (selfcontained), Hubbell electrical receptacle and extension cord, Fortress anchor (32 lbs.), deck lines 5/8, fenders (many, large, cleats 12-15, and open base 4 bolt (need 4 more). Safety equipment needed include lifejackets for crew, life ring with bracket, flares, fire extinguishers, and deck chairs with rubber feet. Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization at 287 Jackson Creek Road in Deltaville. You are invited to a tasting June 22, :30 7 p.m. at Family Chiro., Saluda Get help with: Type II Diabetes High Blood Pressure Cholesterol ~ Menopause A doctor-developed program for fast, safe and sustained weight loss Call us with any questions. Kim or Lauren (804) F.D. Crockett (left) is moored at the Deltaville Maritime Museum. Ham & Crab Cake Dinner Provided by LMVFD Ladies Auxiliary Deltaville Firehouse June 26, :30pm- 7:30 pm Tickets: $18 adults $8 children 8 and under Take-out available Pat: Yard Sale Ladies Auxiliary of LMVFD Deltaville Firehouse June 26 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Table Rentals: $10 W.F. Booth & Son, Inc. Days per Week 42 N. Main St., Kilmarnock,VA Mon.-Sat. 9-5