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The Urbanna Planning Com-mission voted unanimously on June 28 to recommend that town council deny a proposed site plan for a 14-unit condo-minium development at the foot of Watling Street on Urbanna Creek.

The commission also recom-mended that the applicant either withdraw his special use permit application and re-fi le a new application, which “substan-tially” meets all requirements of town zoning regulations, or agree to meet with a town committee to revise his current application so it adheres to the town code.

At the start of the meeting, commission chairman Phil Friday explained that town coun-cil already has voted to grant a special use permit to allow the condominium project—pro-vided an acceptable site plan is approved.

Friday contended that a spe-cial use permit “includes site plan approval,” so until there is an approved site plan, the special use permit cannot be granted.

Planning commission member Don Richwine voiced concern over the proposed site plan. He noted the commission has received several site plan pro-posals for “Urbanna Landing,” none of which appear complete. Several are lacking “height scale guides,” he added.

One of the main concerns of citizens is that the three-story condo project will block the view of the creek from the bridge. Richwine said one proposed site plan shows the elevation at the top of the condos’ cupola is 61

Planners want condo project scaled backContend site plan does not adhere to town code

by Larry S. Chowning

feet. This, he indicated, means the roof line of the project will be 47 to 48 feet high, although “town code states the roof may not exceed 35 feet.”

Richwine also contended the planning commission has not received much cooperation from the developer. “I’m sorry we haven’t had more coopera-tion because the plan is in an area which is consistent with the comprehensive plan,” he said. “The comprehensive plan calls for increased residential density along waterfront areas where we have the room. This area simply doesn’t have the room for this particular plan.”

Richwine also contended the condo project will encroach upon a Resource Protection Area (RPA); will create parking prob-lems and congestion on Watling Street; lacks proper setbacks from the water; and does not have public or emergency access.

“It’s just too big,” said Rich-wine. “If he will cut it down in height and size, there will be more space for parking and room to get around. If the developer would be willing to meet us half-way on these matters, we would probably see a good thing.”

Richwine also complained that the developer has not submitted a fully-completed site plan as required by the town code. “We don’t have a right to consider it because the site plan is incom-plete,” he said.

Commission member Cloyde Wiley said the commission and developer have reached a stale-mate. Wiley suggested that the developer withdraw his applica-tion and return with something that is more workable.

Commission member Alana Courtney said the design is “way too big,” and is a poor design architecturally. “It just needs to be more charming and quaint,” she said. “The street has homes that generations of families have lived in, and I think there should

Best at Water View

A fl oat featuring Pocahontas and John Smith and entered by Robert and Nancy Hubbard of Point Breeze was voted the best in the Water View Parade Saturday night. For more parade photos, see page A14. (Photo by Kelsey Robusto)

A patriotic day in Deltaville

Lighthouse keeper Joe Harrow (above) embraces the crowd from the Harrow family’s Middle Peninsula Insurance fl oat that won top honors in Saturday’s Heritage Day Heroes Parade. More Heritage Day photos appear on page A14. (Photo by Tom Hardin)

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors Tuesday gave county commissioner of the rev-enue Mary Lou Stephenson a thumbs up to offer DMV services as part of her offi ce in the court-house. The county has to apply through the state to receive what is called “DMV select status.”

It won’t be a full-fl edged DMV offi ce, but Middlesex residents could renew titles and registrations and order special license plates there. Stephenson said the only thing she could not

do is provide and renew driver’s licenses.

Mathews County currently has a DMV select offi ce at its commissioner of the revenue’s offi ce and has some Middlesex and Gloucester customers, said Stephenson. “It would elimi-nate those long waits that some of our citizens have to endure in Kilmarnock and Gloucester DMV offi ces,” she said.

Stephenson also asked that the revenues from having the DMV offi ce in the commissioner’s offi ce go back into the sala-ries for her staff members, who

would be performing the duties. Presently, the treasurer’s

offi ce handles passport applica-tions and funds received from passports go back into salaries for employees of the treasurer’s offi ce, noted Stephenson. “It would be the same type of deal,” she said.

Stephenson also reported that 1,054 businesses received business licenses as of June 27, which is 87 more than last year at this time. The total revenue from the license fee is $206,460, which is up by $32,167 over this time last year.

In other matters, supervisors:• Tabled action until this

month’s night meeting on accepting a bid to build an air-port hangar at Hummel Field in Topping. The bids ranged from $457,805 to $710,000. The low bid was from Cirrus Construc-tion Inc. of Stoneville, North Carolina.

• Learned that construction is complete on the Urbanna Bridge and the cost was $42,000 under budget. The fi nal cost of the project was $623,394 in VDOT

Commissioner may offer DMV servicesby Larry S. Chowning

(See Board, page A9)

Dave and Linda Cryer of Remlik have taken in more than 52 foster children over the years. The retired couple offer their home and their family to children in need of a friendly atmosphere and some loving support.

One of their current foster children, April Ras-mussen, honored them on May 31 at The Tides Inn with a speech to accompany the celebration for National Foster Care Month. The recent Middlesex High School honor graduate just turned 18, allow-ing her to leave the Cryers for her own family.

April, however, chose to stay with the couple into her college years. April will enter Bethany College in West Virginia this fall and will study for a four-year bachelor of science degree in the college’s pre-med program.

Even though the Cryers are retired, the time and effort taken to comfort one child alone is an exceptional feat. Although April will be staying with them, the Cryers will continue to welcome children in need from the area.

For the most part, the Cryers tend to house chil-dren only for short periods of time. The “emer-gency respite” they provide does not usually last more than a few months. “When kids are in foster care,” Linda said, “the goal is always to return them to their family.”

April proved to be an exception. The Cryers have cared for April for over two years, which is the longest they have kept a foster child.

Having one or even two children does not stop their generosity. The couple once housed nine chil-dren at one time after seven siblings were removed from their small house in the woods and placed in foster care. Dave Cryer explained the children had not received any education and had no concept of modern appliances, such as a toilet.

Local foster parents honored for exceptional commitment

by Kelsey Robusto

The Cryers are certifi ed teachers, and can help children if they have missed school or if they have learning disabilities.

Each foster child the Cryers open their home to has a different personality, and a different way of coping with being removed from his normal family life. “We found there’s nothing you can do,” Dave admitted. “We just hug them and protect them. We’ve learned never to try to explain it.”

“It’s not all bad,” April added. “It starts out bad, but it progresses.”

The shock may make a child defensive and angry, or may cause a child to feel vulnerable and emotional. Some may need constant attention and

David and Linda Cryer of Remlik

(See Foster, page A3)

(See Planners, page A3)

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Pluck, Perseverance and Progress

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Urbanna, Va.— It was getting late. The sun was lowering in the western sky leaving us speechless in its glorious wake. I thought of my two golden retrievers at home who waited for my return. It was time to leave Tangier Island.

Dr. David Nichols and I dropped off the golf cart and walked back to the helicopter, passing Wanda’s Gift Shop and Betty McMann’s white cottage and rose-studded yard. I cast one last look to the main docks. The ferry boats from Reedville and Onan-cock had already left taking all the tourists back to the mainland.

“We’ll be home in 15 minutes,” Nichols said, checking his watch. We put on life jackets, buck-led into seats, and adjusted head-sets. The doctor- pilot radioed for clearance hearing we would have to alter our flight plan south of White Stone according to instruction from the military base at Patuxant.

We rose quickly in the Raven, nose to the wind, and turned due south. Nichols circled the island so I could take a few last pictures. I could see the village beneath as if it were made of toy block build-ings with Lilliputians walking the streets.

I said farewell to the new school, the old clinic, the pretty white houses, and, if enough funds could be raised, the site that would one day soon host a brand new Tangier clinic.

Dr. Nichols would return in the morning for a day of work at the clinic where he had even scheduled a colonoscopy for one of his patients. He would have to take all the equipment needed from his White Stone facil-ity including medications. It would be a lot of trou-ble, but if he did not do the colonoscopy, it would not be done.

I fell silent in the light of the sun and thought of the 28 years of dedication and grueling work this one doctor had completed. It was a hard life, being a doctor, in spite of the money they made, and it required much sacrifice.

What do you do when the weather is so bad you can’t fly?” I asked.

“Well, they send a work boat over to Reedville to pick me up, “he answered. “But that is a 40 minute drive to Reedville for me and another hour and 45 minutes of a boat ride in rough seas. So, most of time I end up flying.

Nichols readily admitted the alternate route to Tangier was so time consuming and unpleasant (if you don’t want to fly, you won’t want a boat ride either!) that he sometimes would fly even at risk.

“Sometimes the weather is so bad I fly just a few feet above the water so I can see and then I am so low I have to keep a sharp eye for boats,” he said.

Sometimes, in a conventional airplane, the doctor has attempted a landing in heavy cloud cover only to find the island was not there, but to the right or the left of him, and he has had to zoom upwards for Richmond or Newport News to land.

“That always gets my attention,” Nichols said grimly.

The Journal of American Medical Association recently published an article which stated private

airplane crashes happen at a rate of 82 times the rate of major airlines. The reason for the increased risk is smaller aircraft is more vulnerable to adverse weather conditions. Also, pilot error is responsible for 82 percent of crashes. Physician pilots crash at a higher rate per flight hour than other pilots. The same factors that cause Dr. Nichols to fly rather than go by other means may explain why other physicians take more risks with bad weather.

It is the simple urgency to get to their patients. And doctors who have worked all day before flying may be much more fatigued than other pilots.

From 1986 through 2005, a total of 816 physi-cian-dentist pilots were involved in general avia-tion crashes. A staggering number that says it all.

“But what is risk?” The doctor asked as if pon-dering the definition in his own mind. “Is it not more risky for me to drive over the White Stone Bridge?”

I looked down at the sparkling sea and saw the blinding golden ripples. My eyes followed the mile-long train of mysterious wake beneath me. It was as if a gigantic, invisible ship was plow-ing through the bay. Euphoria swept over me. I felt like a kept woman in a plastic bubble who floated perpetually over the sea observing everything. I felt God-like, as if I knew everything there was to know, and that I was safe from all peril. I felt my troubles evaporated from within. There was not one care in the world as I was filled with this wonderful

sensation.Perhaps it was this very dream-like sense that

was the worst danger in flying. The thinking that one could never die, that the purring engine that drove our little bird through the air could never stop, that plunging downward into oblivion could never happen.

Even though Dr. Nichols is a careful pilot and keeps his Raven perfectly maintained, bad weather, fatigue and the very euphoria that I had just experi-enced are all problems he must face every time he flies to Tangier.

I stared at the sea below taking in the variety of depth and color. What did it matter if we died in an airplane crash, I thought. After all, we would all die one way or another. Maybe such a death would be better than dying any other way.

What was really important was attaching our-selves in this life to something important and beyond ourselves—helping someone, giving our-selves, working for a good cause . . . in the small time that we are allowed on earth.

My last thought before I climbed out of the Raven back in White Stone was one man’s ongoing dream to build the Tangier clinic. Yes, having a dream and working passionately to see it come true, that was the real purpose of life; and taking some risks to see that dream come true seemed right.

The flight to Tangier and a return to the visages of our past had reminded me of this fundamental truth. (Conclusion) ©2007

Note: Mary Wakefield Buxton will be on vaca-tion the next several weeks and One Woman’s Opinion will return August 30.

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Flight to Tangier, Part 5

one woman’s opinion

by Mary Wakefield Buxton

letters to the editor

To the Editor:A Chinese philosopher once

said, “What is patriotism but nostalgia for the food of youth?” More recent cynics have specu-lated that more high school seniors can name the most recent winner of American Idol than can name their representative in Con-gress. How sad this is, but how avoidable. Together with parents and the failings of government schools, hometown newspapers bear a large measure of respon-sibility.

With the hamburgers, national holiday, closed government buildings, clearance sales of Memorial Day a recent memory, and the hamburgers, national holiday, closed government buildings, clearance sales and fireworks of the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, I will con-fess to having a firmly-held belief that if the average consumer were required to name their represen-tative in Congress, their two U.S. Senators, and two cabinet posts (i.e., a five-part pop-quiz), most could not do so. If they were required to pass this quiz before they could buy charcoal, beer, or hamburger patties, mer-chants would howl in protest and demand (and get) government compensation for lagging sales from their representative in Con-gress—constitutional constraints notwithstanding. (What is that person’s name?)

Too many brave people have sacrificed too much to win and maintain our freedoms for much of the electorate to be so woefully ignorant and casual regarding how precious and how steadily eroding these freedoms are. Whose fault is this, and what can be done about it? Much of this dumbing down of the citizenry involves how much easier and fun it is to eat hamburgers and reminisce about Aunt Nellie’s homemade ice cream than it is to pay attention to our steadily erod-ing freedoms, privacy, and sense of personal responsibility for our life’s circumstances.

Similarly, we choose not to recognize and/or think about the ever-increasing size, intru-siveness, and expense of nanny government, and the penchant of congressmen to borrow money for our unsuspecting grandchildren to pay for all the stuff we want government to do and provide. Representatives who describe themselves as small-government, pro-family congressmen and sen-ators are all-too-eager to oblige.

As I say above, local papers share a large measure of the blame. I have read the Gazette-Journal for thirty years, the Rappahannock Record for the past six, and I read the Southside Sentinel for 10 years or so in the early 70s, and I cannot recall one

To the Editor:A special thank-you for the

service that was provided the Middle Peninsula Regional Air-port’s Bluegrass Fly-In to benefit the American Cancer Society on June 16. Volunteers and busi-nesses who generously donated their time, talents, emotional and financial support to help the American Cancer Society are to be commended. We had many compliments on how great the event was, and everyone enjoyed it.

Each person has a unique story about how cancer has affected their life—personally or through a relative or a friend. Despite its penetration in our lives, the battle against cancer goes on. Through your generosity, the gift you gave helped to raise money that will be donated to the society in memory of Mary Ann Clements and Shirley Norman for research to help fight and someday rid us of the disease.

The families of Mary Ann and Shirley would like to sincerely thank those who donated. The 2007 Bluegrass Fly-In was a tre-mendous success by raising over $8,000 (after expenses) to benefit the American Cancer Society. Generous contributions helped us accomplish more than we had expected. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. Your kindness was greatly appreci-ated.

Anyone wishing to make a donation, please make check to American Cancer Society, and send it to: ATT: Carter Clements and Derwood Norman, Middle Peninsula Regional Airport, 1000 Airport Rd., Mattaponi, VA 23110.

The families ofCarter Clements

and Derwood Norman

To the Editor:Wow. Another great Deltaville

Community Association Heri-tage Day has gone by.

It wouldn’t be possible with-out all our volunteers who put it together. So many to thank.

Thanks to Tom Hawksworth, Jack Furnas, Kathleen Garrison, Mike Hurd, Lew Grimm, Bob Walker, Bob Kates, Jack Dozier, Nevin Ramsburg, Andy and Evelyn Turner, Diana Lambre, Becky Ferrell, Fred Crittenden, Margie Moore and Bev Hart. All of you were great.

The DCA Food Booth was a great success thanks to Arleen Kates, Billy and Marsha Norton, Donna Wills, Ed and Debby Har-riman, Craig Dozier, Herb Davis, Bob Scherrer, Bill and Cean Cawthorn, Judy Hatchett, Mary Lib Hoinkes, Kathleen Garrison, the Turner sisters Sidney Mar-shal and Leslie, and Carter Dean. What a smoothly-run operation.

Thanks also to our community donations from Coffee Creations, Cocomo’s, Deltaville Market, J&W Seafood, Little Sue, The Galley, The Sweet Shoppe and Toby’s. You helped make it a suc-cess.

Thank you to all our organiz-ers and participants in the Pet Parade and Children’s Parade and the crab races. These are the best events.

We had more vendors this year, and are thankful that they enjoy coming to our event.

Our parade continues to grow every year, thanks to the organi-zation by Nevin Ramsburg.

Thank you to our announcer, Eddie Harrow, assisted by Martha Oliver. Our judges were Brad Norris, Catherine Bowen and Ryan Norris.

We thank the ACCA Temple Shrine, and all the businesses and individuals who partici-pated in the parade. What a show. Special thanks to Middle Penin-sula Insurance for bringing the Williamsburg Colonial Fife & Drum Corps.

This could not be done without the assistance of Guy Abbott and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, with special thanks to Christian Foster who helped coordinate the parade and the fireworks. They work hard at keeping everything under control.

And thanks to the Lower Middlesex Volunteer Fire Depart-ment for our superb annual fire-works display, and all their time and effort into putting on this display. We are especially thank-ful to them for helping to put up our new flags and banners in town. And also to the Deltaville Community Association and the businesses and individuals who donated for sponsoring all this.

Many many thanks.Kris Scherrer

Deltaville Heritage Day

To the Editor:On June 30 I found a pup in

distress. I wish to thank the very compassionate and professional Dispatcher Janice, Dispatcher Longest and Dog Warden Mike at the sheriff ’s office. This story has a happy ending—the pup found his owner! It’s just very nice that when you call the sheriff ’s office you have folks like this, who are willing to assist in any way they can. If the pup could talk, he’d say the same thing.

Becky GemmillHardyville

To the Editor:During my deployment with

the Air National Guard in Bagh-dad over the past six months, two emergencies affected my home.

The quick response of the Cen-tral Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad and Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department ensured the safety of my family and helped my peace of mind. The fire and rescue volunteers’ thoroughness, professionalism and dedication to duty set the example for the type of citizens we need.

As a member of the armed services, I receive accolades for my sacrifices. All of the fire and rescue department volunteers of Middlesex County deserve our praise and sincere appreciation.

As a direct beneficiary of the help these volunteers pro-vide during a crisis, I certainly feel gratitude that will not soon diminish.

Each of us, as residents, should be thankful we have such men and women watching over us.

Jimmy KiddSaluda

instance in which a reporter has interviewed the member of Con-gress who represents us in Wash-ington.

With all due respect, as they say, I would ask that the editor of the Gazette Journal, Rappahannock Record and the Southside Senti-nel put down those hamburgers, take off those three-cornered hats, reach for the telephone, call Con-gresswoman Davis, and schedule a serious and in-depth interview. I would suggest that this be done once every three months with front page, above-the-fold place-ment. I’m no Chris Matthews, but I have a list of questions, if that would prove helpful.

I look forward to some front page Q&A in the not-too-distant future. Happy Fourth!

Andrew J. Billups IIIWhite Stone

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Several new laws went into effect in Virginia on July 1 that are related to driving.

Virginia joins 12 other states that have “abusive driver” higher fees for serious driving offenses. The fees apply only to Virginia residents.

According to a Virginia DMV press release, those convicted of reckless or aggressive driving will pay a fee of $1,050.

Those convicted of driving on a suspended or revoked license, will pay $750.

A driving under the influ-ence (DUI) conviction will cost $2,250.

Other misdemeanor con-victions for driving or motor vehicle-related offenses will be assessed a $900 fee.

Any felony conviction will cost $3,000.

Those convicted can pay their fees over a three-year period.

Drivers who accumulate eight or more points after July will be

charged demerit-point-related abusive driver points, and assessed a fee. The eighth point will cost $100 and each addi-tional point will cost $75, up to a maximum of $700.

Drivers have the option of attending a driver improvement clinic to reduce the demerit points on their record.

Registration fees for passenger vehicles and pick-up trucks will increase $10 statewide, begin-ning with July 1, 2007 registra-tions.

For most Virginians, the stan-dard passenger vehicle (includ-ing pickups) registration will increase from $29.50 annually to $39.50 annually. Passenger vehi-cles and pickups weighing more than 4,000 pounds will see a reg-istration increase from $34.50 to $44.50.

Drivers under 18 years of age will not be permitted to operate a motor vehicle while using a cell phone, even if it is used hands-

free. The ban on cell phone usage while driving is considered a secondary violation, similar to seat belt laws.

Children riding in motor vehi-cles will be required to be prop-erly restrained in a booster seat until they are 8 years old. The old law made this mandatory through the age of 5.

Additionally, the new law requires-rear facing child seats to be placed only in the back seat. If the vehicle does not have a back seat, the child seat may be placed in the front passenger seat if the airbag has been deac-tivated.

A physician can exempt a child from the requirement for physical reasons.

The General Assembly approved the use of cameras to record motorists who run red lights. Only jurisdictions with populations of more than 10,000 can use the photo-monitoring systems at intersections.

New state laws are in effect

Don’t be casual about our freedom

Bluegrass Fly-inraises over $8,000to fight cancer

The new Stingray Point highway marker was unveiled at Heri-tage Day Saturday in Deltaville. The marker is in front of the Deltaville Community Association building, a short distance west of Stingray Point. Taking part in the unveiling ceremony were, above from left, State Delegate Harvey Morgan, DCA official Raynell Smith, and Pinetop District supervisors Fred Crittenden and Kenneth W. Williams. The words on the marker can be read on the photo below. (Photos by Tom Hardin)

New Stingray Point marker

Thanks for making Heritage Day a success

Be thankful

Pup saved

The Middlesex County Repub-lican Committee’s quarterly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednes-day, July 11, will feature the candidates in the November 6 Middlesex County election.

The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held in the courtroom in Saluda.

Electioncandidatesto speak

July 5, 2007 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A3

looking back

Celebrating the Fourth of July in Middlesex County is exem-plary of celebrations that occur all over America. Even though each region of the country has unique twists on its celebrations, those similar to the county’s events can be found through-out the country this week. As a lifelong resident of Middlesex, I suggested the subjects for the July calendar picture. Patriotism and love of home territory con-jures in my mind scenes of proud soldiers and grateful civilians, fi reworks, baseball and steamed crabs.

No matter what historical era one reads or studies about Middlesex County, there are always the dedicated men, and now women, who sacrifi ced to serve their country in the Armed Forces about whom you fi nd sto-ries of bravery and duty. Begin-ning with Bacon’s Rebellion and continuing through today, our county has been represented by brave men and women volun-teering to uphold this remarkable country and its liberties.

Think of the times that you have seen a color guard repre-sented in a parade. It is they who get the greatest applause. Those uniformed bearers of the fl ags inspire a genuine pride that brings out the cheers and the applause to honor all those who serve this great nation. When seeing these representatives parading, I applaud not only them, but also all those now serving and those who have served in the past.

If one likes fi reworks displays and parades, Middlesex County residents are quite fortunate. Deltaville and Water View began the county’s Independence Day celebration with parades and fi reworks on Saturday, June 30. Urbanna followed with its boat parade and fi reworks on Wednes-day, July 4.

What is more American than a parade? As I watched the Heri-tage Day Parade in Deltaville on Saturday, people all around me were smiling. Children and adults applauded, cameras snapped, moms and dads brought their children to town, grandmas and grandpas sat in the shade, and we all cheered the home-town celebration.

Fire trucks and their sirens, queens in the convertibles with their waves, clowns with their antics and tossing candy, vintage cars, and the lovingly prepared fl oats —all brought smiles and laughter to the soul. I have spent several Fourths of July in Maine and the scene is the same. Small, yet similarly patriotic, com-munities celebrating with their parades and fi reworks. We espe-cially liked the kazoo band that marched in one of the parades we visited in Maine. Maybe we should begin a kazoo group here.

Having grown up in Deltaville, do you wonder why I suggested a ball diamond for the calen-dar? There are those who would argue that baseball is no longer the National Pastime, but being a kid in Deltaville in the 1950s and 60s, you knew that baseball was the “Sport of America.” Didn’t everyone have a ball diamond

by Claudia Soucek

Let freedom ring!

The July artwork on the Come Home to Middlesex Jamestown Virginia 2007 Calendar is titled “Celebration of Liberty” and was created by Tyrell Keyser, a student at Middlesex High School.

with stands in their hometown? We played ball in backyards all over Deltaville, especially Lovers Lane. But, on Sunday after lunch, we met at the ball-park and played ball. Yes, even the little sisters were allowed.

Today, the baseball tradition continues with the Deltaville Deltas and the Middle Peninsula Mariners. There is always a ball game at the park for the Heritage Day celebration and the “Old-Timers” game to follow. As kids, we learned many life lessons while deciding about who is safe and out, backing one another up on the bases, taking turns pitch-ing, and letting everyone play.

If it’s a celebration, then there is food. It is summer after all, and what is summer here without steamed crabs! My dad steamed crabs 12 months out of the year, so I guess I think of crabs all year long. But those crabs in late June and early July are the best. We don’t have to import our crabs. Just put out a crab pot and catch your own.

My aunts tell me that as kids there was always a picnic with homemade ice cream for the

Fourth. Today it is traditional to fi re up the grill and have burg-ers and hot dogs, but it was fried chicken or fi sh and potato salad when my parents came along. Living in Middlesex one cannot escape the wonderful seafood that we are blessed to have at our fi ngertips. Fishing in the Rappahannock will provide many residents and visitors with great fun on the most signifi cant of holidays for our nation.

Maybe it is an odd assortment of images for the July calendar picture, but for the citizens of Middlesex, I think the picture is right on. July’s theme is the “Celebration of Liberty,” and living in America our liberty has afforded all of us with extraordi-nary opportunities. Refl ect upon these precious rights that have been won and kept, and will continue to enlarge as our nation grows in its understanding of freedom and its responsibilities. Always be vigilant in protecting our liberties.

God bless America, God bless Virginia, and God bless Middlesex County, my home sweet home!

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“We have to let a child come to their own level, at their own pace,” Linda noted. “From the child’s point of view, everyone is telling you what’s best for you.”

The process usually follows a pattern. First there is a week where the child is angry and rebellious. Then, there is a “honeymoon” period, where the child is quiet yet responsive.

“Then they become kids again, fi nally,” Linda sighed.

The process is always different, and it often depends on the mind-set of the child’s true par-ents. While some parents accept the situation and try to establish a healthy relationship, others try to hurt or sabotage the foster care system, “even at the kid’s expense,” Dave noted.

One of the most important parts of foster care is to be open-minded and fl exible. Linda explained that a foster parent cannot have expectations and limits preset for every child. Bedtimes, dinner times, and table manners have to develop gradu-ally. Each child may have different habits that are acceptable at home, such as eating in front of the television or sleeping on the couch.

“You can’t pick what’s important to you; it’s what’s best for them,” Linda said. “I think what I learned is to have an open mind. They can’t walk in the door and I judge them on their potential.”

Many of the Cryers’ foster children keep in touch. “We keep up with a lot of them,” said Dave. “They visit. We hear from a lot of them once a month.”

Each child is considered a full part of the family. April often babysits younger foster children and even travelled with the Cryers and their grown children on their vacation to Costa Rica.

“Foster parents cannot replace parents. I guess I was lucky because my foster parents never tried to,” April told the audience in her speech at The Tides Inn. “I have been given an opportunity that allows me to have my family and my foster family without confl ict or guilt.”

April continued, “Foster care has not provided me with a new family; it has provided an addi-tional family and a support network while letting me keep my own family.”

Many people not involved in foster care believe the foster parents often intend to adopt. While this is very positive and often necessary, the Cryers admit that it is not for everyone. Foster parents can make a short-term commitment, as the Cryers usually do.

“Once you are a foster parent, you still have the option of saying ‘yes or no,’ ” Linda explained.

There is a need for more couples to consider being foster parents. There is a great void in the local region that needs to be fi lled.

“There are hardly any foster parents in Middlesex, and only three in the Northern Neck,” Dave said. “Very few are even willing to consider anything older than an infant.”

Although troubled, many of the older kids are just as sweet as the younger ones, said Linda. “Many are absolutely gorgeous, well-behaved, wonderful students; everything you would want children to be.”

The Cryers urge that no one is too old or too young. Older foster parents generally tend to have a more open mind and more time to give, while younger foster parents have more energy and can relate to the children easier.

“There’s something in it for everybody,” Linda said.

Dave and Linda Cryer truly deserve to be hon-ored. Their great commitment to local foster chil-dren and their willingness to go beyond what is required exceeds all expectations. At fi rst they are complete strangers to the children, but the uncon-ditional love they shower over each child creates a solid family on which each can depend. Most importantly, in the ever-changing life of a child with a broken family life, something dependable and trustworthy is priceless.

If interested in becoming a foster parent, call Bill Genesse at 758-2348 or contact the Middlesex Department of Social Services.

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be consideration for them and the types of homes that are already on the street.”

Courtney also said she feels a Chesapeake Bay Act require-ment of a 50-foot buffer from the water certainly applies to this project as well as any other. “He (developer) absolutely refuses to adhere to it,” she said.

Friday agreed that the 50-foot buffer is a major issue. He said a recent letter from Nancy L. Miller, a senior environmen-tal planner with the Virginia Department of Conservation and

Recreation, basically said the setback requirements suggested by the developer were consistent with town and state codes.

“She referenced seven sections of the Urbanna zoning code, three of which don’t exist,” said Friday. “So, I think we should take that letter with a grain of salt.”

Town council member and commission member Janet Smith gave a detailed report on code defi ciencies concerning the project. She stressed there are three major defi ciencies in

that there is no public access to water; not enough parking space; and improper setbacks from the water. She read the code section and pointed out where the site plan is in violation.

She encouraged Richwine to include these changes to the plan in his motion to give the developer some guidelines on what needs to be addressed and changed in his site plan.

Near the end of the meeting, Smith encouraged citizens to fi ll council chambers at the next Urbanna Town Council meeting on Monday, July 16, and to con-tinue to put pressure on council members to vote appropriately on the issue.

Urbanna Landing developer Ray Watson was not at the meet-ing. He said Tuesday that he did not attend because he had the understanding that his condo-minium project would not be on the planning commission agenda.

Watson stated he feels he has cooperated with Urbanna offi -cials and others in an effort to make his project acceptable, and is willing to continue to work with the town on his proposal.

Middlesex foster child April Rasmussen (left) was greeted by Virginia’s First Lady, Anne Holton, on May 31 at The Tides Inn to celebrate National Foster Care Month.

Foster parents honored . . . (continued from page A1)


July 5• Facility for Work Release Program Those interested in helping start a residential facility that will provide a work release environment for “hand picked” inmate trustees are invited to attend meetings to be held every Thursday through August 14 at 7 p.m. at the Middlesex Courthouse in Saluda. Call 758-6050 for more information.

July 6• Middlesex Charger Golf Classic at Piankatank River Golf Club at Hartfield. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 1 p.m. proceeds will benefit Middlesex High athletics.

Ø The Steve Keith Trio at Taylor’s at 8:30 p.m. Visit Keith’s website at www.stevekeith.com for a lists of perfor-mances.

July 6–7• America’s Boating Course (ABC) All boaters in Vir-ginia eventually will be required to take a safe boating class to receive an operator’s license. The U.S. Coast Guard Aux-iliary of Deltaville is offering a free qualifying class (there is a $20 charge for the book), at Christchurch School at 7 p.m. Friday evening, and will continue Saturday morning, 8 a.m. until noon. The ABC course will provide the basic informa-tion all boaters need to safely operate any kind of boat or personal watercraft. Call 776-0284 for more information.

July 6–8• Leukemia Cup Auction, Regatta, and Gala to be held over the weekend of July 6–8 in Deltaville. Visit www.leukemiacup.org/va for information on all of the 2007 Leu-kemia Cup activities.

July 7• Reedville Independence Day Celebration along historic Main Street features a full day of activities, fun and food for the entire family. This year’s event kick off at 8 a.m. The parade starts at 3 p.m., fireworks start at 9 p.m. Visit www.reedvilleindependenceday.com, or call Bethany United

Continuing EventsThursdays• Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at Bay Aging in Urbanna. Call Barbara Swain at 758.2386 for more information.• Cancer Support Group, for cancer patients is offered at Rappahannock General Hospital Cancer Center, meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 3–4:15 p.m. Call 435.8593 for more information.• Airport Club at W75 of Hummel Field meets the first Thursday of the month at The Pilot House in Topping. Social hour at 6 p.m., pilot update at 7 p.m. Call 758.9500 for more information.• U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 62 of Deltaville meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Training Center in Deltaville. Call Ron Simon at 758.4053 for more information.• Deltaville Community Association meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Deltaville Commu-nity Center.• Lower Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the firehouse in Deltaville.• Middlesex Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Middlesex Courtroom in Saluda. Call 758.3382 for more information.• American Legion Post #82 meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at its post home on Watson Land-ing Road in Saluda.• Grief and Loss Support Groups, offered by Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, meets the first and third Thursday of the month in the hospital dining conference room. Call Pam at 693.8819 for more information.

Fridays• Webelos of Cub Scout Pack 370 meets from 4 to 5 p.m. every Friday at the Billings residence in Locust Hill.• Phat Phriday Phellowship, a coffeehouse for entertain-ment and programs for young people, is open the second Friday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Urbanna Baptist Church.

Saturdays• Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogi-cal and Historical Society meets the second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Essex County Public Library in Tappahannock. Call Gloria-Waller Scott at 758.3613 for more information.• Alcoholics Anonymous open 12-and-12 meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Zoar Baptist Church. Call 776.7629 for more information.• YMCA Teen Night for youth 13–18 years old, is held the first Saturday of the month at the YMCA in Hartfield. Call the YMCA at 776.8846 for more information.

Mondays• Story Hour for 4–6 year olds is held every week at 10:30 a.m. at the Middlesex County Public Library in Urbanna. Call 758.5717 for more information.• Kiwanis Club of Middlesex meets at 6 p.m. every week at the United Methodist Church in Urbanna. Call Fred Gaskins at 758.2020 for more information.• Bingo every week at 7 p.m. at the Deltaville Rescue Squad.• Urbanna Town Council meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the town hall.• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) meets the third Monday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Urbanna Baptist Church. Call Charlene Winter at 725.0633 for more information.

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Jim Sapione at 462.5831 for more information.• Rotary Club meets every week at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast at the Pilot House Restaurant in Topping. Call Chuck Ylonen at 776.6627 for more information.• Rappatomac Writers Critique Group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Wicomico Parish, in Wicomico Church, and the third Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. in Warsaw, at RCC, in the Board Room. Email [email protected] for more information.• Book Chats are held the first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Middlesex County Public Library in Deltaville.• Middlesex Poets meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Middlesex County Public Library in Urbanna.• Northern Neck Support Group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Orchard Senior Living Com-munity in Warsaw. Call 986.8073 for more information.• Urbanna Business Association meets the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at a different location. Call 758.2000 for more information.• Rappahannock Sail and Power Squadron meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Cole Training Center in Deltaville. Call Al Langer at 776.7427 for more information.• Middle Peninsula Brain Injury Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester. Contact Theresa Ash-berry for more information.• Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary of the Air Force, meets every week at 7 p.m. at Hummel Field in Topping. Call Frank Bern-hardt at 435.6078 for more information.• Rappahannock Pistol and Rifle Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Bank of Lancaster in Kilmarnock. Email R.J. Mallon at [email protected] for more information.• Middlesex County Democrats meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Urbanna Town Council meeting room. Call Ellen Allen at 758.5858 for more information.• Middlesex Democratic Committee meets the second Tuesday of the month. Call Earl Simpson at 776.6708 for more information.

Wednesdays• Gardenerds meet every week at 9 a.m. at Holly Point Nature Park. Call the Museum at 776.7200 for more information.• Middlesex Master Gardener Help Desk 9 a.m. to noon. Call or stop by the Saluda Virginia Cooperative Extension Office with your home gardening questions. Call 758.4120 for more information.• Story Hour for 4–6 year olds is held the first and third Wednesday of the month at Lower United Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m. and the YMCA at 10:30 a.m. Call 758.5717 for more information.• Knitters Group meets every week at 10 a.m. at Urbanna United Methodist Church.• Tiger Den Cub Scout Pack 370 meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the YMCA in Hartfield.• Wolf Den of Cub Scout Pack 370 meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 6–7 p.m. at the YMCA in Hartfield.• Cub Scout Pack 370 meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the YMCA in Hartfield.• Tiger Den 2 Cub Scouts Pack 370 meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Middlesex High School. • Bear Den of Cub Scout Pack 370 meets the first and second Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the YMCA in Hartfield.• Bingo every Wednesday, early bird at 7 p.m., regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus building in West Point. Call Jim Vadas at 843.4082 for more information.• Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation District board of directors meet the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except December, at the Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation office at 6969 Fox Hunt Lane in Gloucester. Call 693.3562, ext. 5, for more information.

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Methodist Church at 453-3282 for more information.

• Yorktown Market Located on the banks of the York River between Buckner and Ballard streets, the market will operate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 757.877.2933 or email [email protected] for more information.

• Kids’ Explorer Day The Deltaville Maritime Museum invites all kids and parents from 9:30 a.m. to noon to meet Capt. John Smith, be kidnapped by pirates, learn about the shallop, Explorer, and embark on a treasure hunt. Ice cream and festivities free to the public. Call the museum at 776-7200 for more information.

Ø The Steve Keith Trio at Mojo’s in Urbanna. Visit Keith’s website at www.stevekeith.com for a lists of perfor-mances.

• Music By the River family concert series at Belle Isle State Park features Bassett’s Blowin’ the Dust Off Tour with Nixon and Drive. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. at the William L. Humphreys Picnic Shelter. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blankets and insect repellent. The park has a $3 per day vehicle parking fee. Concerts are free. Call the park at 462.5030 for more information.

July 9• Ware Academy Summer Camps The week of July 9 will be South of the Border Camp for rising kindergart-ners through second grade. Call 693.3825 or visit www.wareacademy.org for more information.

• Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by the Ricky Taylor Memo-rial Swimming Pool from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Deltaville fire-house. Tickets are $6 and children under 2 are free. The money raised will go toward purchasing much-needed items for the pool. Call the pool at 776.9049 for more information.

• Middlesex Chamber of Commerce working meet-ing at 7 p.m. in the regional conference room of the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission offices at 125 Bowden Street, Saluda. Call Pastor Elizabeth Goins at 758.1636 for more information.

July 9–12• Middlesex County Boys Basketball Camp at Middlesex High School in Saluda. Call Neil Bailey at 758.2561 for more information.

July 9–14• Court House Players Missoula Children’s Theatre Proj-ect presents Cinderella at St. Clare Walker Middle School.Visit www.courthouseplayers.org for more information.

July 10• Urbanna Business Association meets at 5:45 p.m. at Cyndy’s Bynn. All current members and prospective business owners in the surrounding area are welcome to attend.

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The fi rst Summer Reading Program took place on Monday. Enthusiastic children learned about the lifestyle of 1607 Native Americans.

There are two programs next week. On Monday, July 9, “Creepy, Crawley Critters” will be the theme for a 3-4 year old story hour. The program is appro-priate for children old enough to participate in a group situation, but too young to attend public school kindergarten.

The other program will feature Red Hawk, a Native American who will share legends of his people. This program will be at the YMCA in Hartfi eld on Thursday, July 12, and is open to all children entering grades K-5. Due to the large number of children who will be attending, we request that you not bring younger preschoolers.

New books this past week include Danielle Steel’s “Bungalow 2,” W.E.B. Griffi n and William E. Butterworth’s “Double Agents,” Jackie Collin’s “Drop Dead Beautiful,” Janet Evanovich’s “Lean Mean Thirteen,” Janet Dailey’s “Something More,” and Marcia Muller’s “The Ever-Running Man.”

There will be two free summer concerts at Lower United Methodist Church. These will take place in late July and early August. I will try to give you detailed information next week.

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Miss Bessell is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth Uni-versity and the event coordi-nator for The Hard Shell. Mr. Dunlevy is a graduate of Ran-dolph-Macon College and is an auditor for Data-Scan Technol-ogy.

The two were engaged on Christmas Eve at The Tides Inn.

A September 22, 2007 wed-ding is planned.

Thomas Neal Bristow and Brittany Fay Croxton

Croxton-BristowTommy and Lisa Croxton of

Hardyville announce the engage-ment of their daughter, Brittany Fay Croxton, to Thomas Neal Bristow, son of Jimmy and Bev-erly Bristow of Wake.

Miss Croxton graduated from Middlesex High School and is currently attending Bon Secours School of Nursing in Richmond and will graduate in May of 2008.

Mr. Bristow graduated from Middlesex High School.

He is employed by J&B Bris-tow & Son Class A General Con-tracting of Wake.

A wedding is planned for Spring 2009 at Urbanna United Methodist Church.

Miss Croxton is the grand-daughter of Goldie Croxton of Hardyville, and Christian Willa-ford and the late Fay N. Willaford of Urbanna.

Mr. Bristow is the grandson of Peggy Boarman and the late Wil-liam R. Boarman of Williamsburg, and the late Mary Francis Hall Rainier of West Point.

Garden club announces winnersThe John Mitchell Garden

Club had an end-of-the year luncheon on June 18 at the Middlesex County Woman’s Club in Urbanna.

The winners for the year were announced at the luncheon. The

member who had the most points this year was Carol Knorr in hor-ticulture and Jean Kostesky in design.

The next club meeting will be September 17 at the Middlesex County Woman’s Club building.

Deltaville Poolplans spaghetti dinner Saturday

The Ricky Taylor Memorial Swimming Pool is having a spa-ghetti dinner on Saturday, July 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Deltaville fi rehouse. Take-outs will also be available. Call 776-903 to con-tact the fi rehouse.

Tickets are $6 and children under 2 are free. The money raised will go toward purchas-ing much-needed items for the pool.

Pool offi cials are also selling tickets for a 50/50 drawing, and the winner will be drawn at the spaghetti dinner at 7 p.m. The winner does not need to be pres-ent to win. Tickets for the 50/50 can be purchased at the pool for $1. Contact the pool at 776-9049 for more details.

Woman’s Club card luncheondue Monday

The Middlesex County Wom-an’s Club card luncheon will be held at noon on Monday, July 9, at the clubhouse on Virginia Street in Urbanna. The hostesses will be Jean Kostesky, Bebe Frit-ter and Pat Russell.

Barbara Alexander was the winner of the free lunch at last month’s party. For reservations and information, or if interested in being placed on the substi-tute list, please phone Audrey McClure at 758-2955. The cost of the luncheon is $5.

Freeshade Community Center needs new membersAn annual meeting of Free-

shade Community Center mem-bers will be held on Tuesday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the Commu-nity Center building in Topping. Freeshade is looking for new members to join its organization to help keep it a viable place for use by community groups, orga-nizations and individuals.

The center was built in 1936 as an auditorium and extended instruction area for the old Syringa High School and Ele-mentary School. Many people in the area will remember being “stars” on the stage of this build-ing in the annual plays and “operettas” they participated in as students.

After the old school building was torn down in the early 60s, a group of local families pur-

chased the auditorium from the school board and renovated it to be used as a community center. The building has a stage, large fl oor area, kitchen and bath-rooms. It has been used regularly by square and line dancers, a bluegrass music group, home-maker clubs, starter churches in the area, and for many private social and fund-raising events.

The Stepping Stones Square Dancers have managed the rent-als and upkeep of the building for the past few years, but now more extensive fund-raising efforts are needed for money to repair or replace the utility sys-tems, to pay the increasing cost of liability insurance, and to maintain the grounds around the building. Unfortunately, many of the old members of the Free-

shade organization have passed away or moved from the area.

Anyone who may be interested in keeping this special Middlesex building available to the public is welcomed at the Tuesday, July 10, meeting. Those unable to attend the meeting, but who would like to make a donation to help this

nonprofi t community organiza-tion, please mail your check to the treasurer, Catherine Ferree, 1861 Regent Road, Topping, VA 23169, or if you have any ques-tions about the Freeshade Center, you may call Ferree at 758-4557, or Ann O’Herron, secretary, at 758-4801.

UBA to meetThe Urbanna Business Associ-

ation will meet Tuesday, July 10, at 5:45 p.m. at Cyndy’s Bynn. All members and interested persons are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Call 758-2000.

Deltaville Rescue Squad day campThe Middlesex Volunteer

Rescue Squad of Deltaville will host a fun-fi lled one day camp for area children ages 9-13. Campers will be introduced to basic safety subjects such as fi rst aid, fi re and water safety, drug and alcohol awareness, recogni-tion of heart attack and stroke, and basic CPR.

The camp will be held free of

charge at the Deltaville Rescue Squad building on Thursday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Deltaville Ladies Auxiliary will provide snacks, lunch and T-shirts. There will be an assortment of other goodies for all attendees.

Advanced registration is required for this day of fun, as enrollment is limited. Call Lorie at 776-6606 to register.

The Lower United Method-ist Church Book Club will meet Sunday, July 15, at 12:15 p.m. in the church social hall for lunch and discussion.

All book lovers are invited to this informal time of sharing.

The July book selection is “A Sense of the World: How a blind man became history’s greatest traveler” by Jason Roberts. This intriguing historical biography reveals the unlimited power of the human spirit to rise above physical blindness to “see” the

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panorama of the world. For more information, contact Clau-dette Hames at 436-1810.

In other news, Ann Klotz of Lower UMC has just returned home from a United Method-ist Volunteers In Mission trip to Cuba.

The 12-member team from Virginia helped with building an addition to the Methodist Church in Baguanos, Cuba.

She also helped the church women learn to use a new Singer sewing machine.

The Grafton Baptist Senior Choir invites the public to attend its Song Fest on Saturday, July 7, at 4 p.m.

The special guests in song will be the MGM (Mathews-Gloucester-Middlesex) Tri-County Mass Choir and the Fifth Baptist Male Chorus of Rich-mond. The MGM Mass Choir is a 50-plus group and the Fifth Baptist Male Chorus consists of about 40-plus men.

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All kids and parents are invited to participate from 9:30 a.m. to noon to learn how Stingray Point got its name, meet Captain John Smith, and be kidnapped by Blackbeard’s Crew aboard the shallop “Explorer.”

Popeye the Sailor Man and Pocahontas will hopefully save the day and send the kids off on a treasure hunt. “We promise Ferdinand the Wonder Horse,

ice cream, cannons and sword-fights, so don’t be late for all the excitement!” said an event spokesperson.

There is no registration or fee necessary.

Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park are located on Jackson Creek Rd off of Route 33 in Deltaville. Call Marjorie Woodbury at the park for more details at 776-7200.

It’s Kids’ Explorer Day at the Deltaville Maritime Museum this Saturday

It’s Kids’ Explorer Day at the Deltaville Maritime Museum this Saturday. (Photo by Raynell Smith)

Donk’s Theater in Mathews will present its annual salute to America on Saturday, July 7, combined with The Richard Smith Show.

The first part of the show will feature the regulars at Donk’s presenting a tribute to the country in song. For the second part of the show, Smith, who is affectionately known as “Wildman” because of his unequalled talent as a drum-mer and energetic singer, will take the stage as the featured entertainer.

Since his days on the Donk’s stage with “Jimmy and the Kids” to his capturing the State Junior Entertainer Trophy, Smith has continued to grow musically and now takes the stage as not only an excellent drummer, but a good singer and entertainer. He will pres-ent a program of country music (with just a little rock thrown in). “He’s got some surprises planned,” said a Donk’s spokes-person. “Richard is a capable and energetic performer who always holds his audience. We

just never know what’s coming next!”

As usual, the first half of the show will feature the Opry reg-ulars and The Shades of Coun-try. Show time is 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For reserva-tions and ticket information, call 725-7760.

‘Wildman’ Smith coming to Donk’s Theater Saturday

Richard “Wildman” Smith

Bill Crump spoke at the June 21 luncheon meeting of the Virginia Aeronautical Histori-cal Society, Northern Neck/Middle Peninsula chapter at the Pilot House in Topping.

Crump is a pilot and sailor. His program concerned the art and science of flying and sail-ing, that use some of the same natural elements of nature. He spoke of the beautiful “pas-sion” enjoyed by flying above the earth, and sailing on the sea. Emotions may range from sheer exhilaration to stark terror, and all points between, resulting in pride of accomplishment after successfully going through a storm, he said.

The science of sailing or flying with one at the controls is beyond compare, even when nature tosses a curve, once in a while, in a boat or plane, with unfavorable weather or tem-peratures, he said.

Many aircraft and boats are designed for special uses, so

Sailing and flying are luncheon topics

The Music By The River family concert series continues on the first and second Satur-days of July at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster County.

Upcoming concerts include Steve Bassett with Michelle Nixon and Drive, and The Wayne T. Holt Band.

Bassett’s Blowin’ the Dust Off Tour with Nixon and Drive rolls into Belle Isle July 7. The free concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the William L. Humphreys Picnic Shelter. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blankets and insect repellent. The Friends of Belle Isle State Park sells soft drinks and bottled water. Popcorn is free.

In addition to the evening per-formance of bluegrass, gospel and Civil War-era music, there will be an afternoon workshop featuring historic instruments including a bugle, fife, guitar, mandolin, zither, fiddle and squeeze box. The workshop will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the shelter.

Following the concert, there will be a “pickers camp” around the campfire for campers.

The park has a $3 per day vehicle parking fee payable at the park entrance. Concerts are free.

The award-winning Wayne T. Holt Band from Deltaville returns to the park July 14. The band brings bluegrass, gospel and country music to the Music By The River stage.

Among recent awards, fiddle player Joe Edwards took first place, dobro player Wayne T. Holt took third place and the band took fifth place overall

at the Fries VFD 40th annual Bluegrass Festival in 2006. The band was named second place winners of the 2006 Bluegrass Open Mic at the Rock-A-Hock Bluegrass Festival in Lanexa. In 2005, the band placed fourth and Holt placed second in the dobro competition at Fries.

In March 2007, the band was a featured act at Cabin Fever in Hampton to open the regional bluegrass season and June 21 the band shared the stage with the James King Band at the 2007 Rock-A-Hock Bluegrass Festival.

Since last summer, banjo player Randy Carlton has joined Edwards on fiddle and guitar, Holt on dobro and lead vocals and Christy N. Holt on bass and harmony vocals.

The Wayne T. Holt Band recently released its second CD, “Makin’ Our Way” and a third, all gospel disc is in the works.

The Music By The River series is sponsored by The Friends of Belle Isle State Park with financial assistance from the Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts, Virginia Com-mission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, Bank of Lancaster, Ches-apeake Bank, Northern Neck State Bank, Neal and Nickel Wealth Management of Wacho-via Securities, Rappahannock Record, Wal-Mart, Buenos Nachos, Bethel-Emmanuel United Methodist Men and the Kilmarnock-Irvington-White Stone Rotary Club.

For directions or camping information, contact the park at 462-5030.

‘Blowin’ the Dust Off Tour’coming to Belle Isle Park

Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda will be the featured speaker at the Mathews Art Group’s membership meeting on July 17. The much-honored Hardyville resident, named Vir-ginia Poet Laureate by Governor Kaine in 2006, will share insights gained from her multi-level career at the Tuesday evening meeting at the Art Gallery on Main Street.

Kreiter-Foronda is best known as a poet/educator but has also

earned recognition as a sculptor and as a painter whose illustrations grace the covers of her six books of poetry. Since her appointment as poet laureate, she has made frequent forays through the state emphasizing the power of poetry to school groups and organiza-tions.

Admission to the meeting, which begins at 7:30 p.m., is free and open to all.

Virginia Poet Laureate to speak at Mathews Gallery

The Lower Middlesex Volun-teer Fire Department will hold its annual Crab Feast on Satur-day, August 4, “rain or shine” from 5 p.m. to midnight on the firehouse grounds in Deltaville.

The menu is all-you-can-eat steamed crabs, hamburgers, hot dogs and corn-on-the-cob. There will be live music by the band “Hotcakes” starting at 8 p.m. and continuing until midnight.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased at Harrow’s Home Center, Henley Do-it Center, Hurd’s Inc., J&W Seafood, Urbanna Builder’s Supply in Kilmarnock and Saluda, or from any fire depart-ment member.

For further information, con-tact Jimmy Walden at 776-9753.

Crab Feast is August 4in Deltaville

The June meeting of the Chesa-peake Bay Garden Club was held in the gardens of four members of the club—Wonda Allain, Gloria DeNinno, Linda Adams and Judy Becker.

The gardens reflected the inter-ests of the owners and offered many landscaping ideas to the garden club members and guests who par-ticipated in the tour. Each garden had its unique plan—Judy Becker’s water garden and numerous orchids; Linda Adams’ butterfly enticing plants; Wonda Allain’s front yard featuring two statues of children playing surrounded by many blos-soms; and Gloria DeNinno’s yard overlooking the water with a large gazebo to escape the sun.

The next meeting of the Chesa-peake Bay Garden Club will be on Tuesday, September 25, at Festival Halle in Reedville.

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these new craft can make one a better pilot or captain. Equip-ment and electronic instru-ments help in navigation, but repair and maintenance are essential. Safety is most impor-tant in the air and on the water, he said.

Crump holds a private and commercial pilot’s license, and an instrument rating. He was a U.S. Coast Guard Captain, and teaches sailing in Deltaville. A number of members enjoy the two sports and they related to the topic through the discus-sion that followed.

The next luncheon will be July 19 at noon at the Pilot House. The meetings are open to the public. Anyone may attend and join.


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by Bob CerulloLion Mike Hurd presided over

his last meeting as president. He presented several awards and reviewed the accomplishments of the Middlesex Lions during his tenure as president. He pointed out that the Lions awarded a $4,000 and a $2,000 scholarship to recent high school graduates. Hurd talked about the numerous charities the Lions are helping. He then turned the gavel over to incoming Lion President Dick Brown.

The newly-elected officers that will assist Brown are: first vice president Russell Fitchett, second vice president Herman Maddox and third vice presi-dent Joel Vedelli. The treasurer is Leslie Foster. The Tail Twister post goes to Anne Friedman, and the secretary once again is Alice Oxendine. Membership chairper-son is Ann Estis and Bob Hatcher takes on the job of Lion Tamer.

Members who have 45 years of service to the Lions were honored. They include Norton Hurd, Garland Robins, Raymond Benson and Robert Bristow.

The guest speaker for the eve-ning was Lion Jay Arnold who is past district governor, coun-cil chairman and chairman of HOBIE. Lion Arnold read a letter written by Gregory Dorsey, the 16-year-old who was the recipi-ent of the Hugh O’Brien Lead-ership award. His remarkable, well-written letter described what attending the HOBIE con-ference meant to him and how he predicts the experience will aid him in the future.

Lion Arnold praised the work of Middlesex Lions in the past year and reviewed the many

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areas of service provided by the Middlesex Lions.

Pins were given to 26 Lions who have attained 100% atten-dance over the last year. A special awarded of Lion of the Year was given to Lion Myrna D. Alder-man who has worked tirelessly at numerous functions manning the Lions food trailer.

New Lion President Brown called for suggestions from members for new directions for the Lions of Middlesex in the next 12 months. He encouraged members to review the list of committee and join at least one. If a member is not happy being on a particular committee, he asked that they make it known and perhaps switch to a different committee. He also asked mem-bers to join more than one com-

mittee. Lion Brown said as president

he plans to have the Lions take a major interest in the eye bank and to encourage guest speakers that will inform the membership of the work of the Lions.

It should be noted that the Lions Food Trailer is now being stored at Yates House in Deltaville and will offer food at each of the Deltaville Farmers Markets held on the fourth Saturday of each month and other events held at Yates House over the summer.

The Middlesex Lions meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at The Beacon Restaurant in Topping. Anyone interested in learning more about the work of Lions is encouraged to call Lion Bob Cerullo at 776-0284.

Lion Mike Hurd turned the gavel over to incoming Lion Presi-dent Dick Brown at their last meeting.

Folk artist Danny Doughty will be featured during the Tides Inn 60th Anniversary Celebration July 13-15 in Irvington.

Doughty will be demonstrating his style of painting throughout the weekend celebration. He is consid-ered one of the top 10 folk artists in the southeast.

He has three national show wins to his credit, one of which was judged by Southern Living maga-zine in Columbus, Georgia, where he received Best of Show. Southern Living has followed his work and written him up in several issues on southern folk art. He has been painting for over 30 years and trav-eled up and down the East Coast with his works.

Doughty lives in the same small house where he was born and raised in the small village of Willis Wharf on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This area is very isolated from the rest of the world and therefore slow to change. He feels this has been the catalyst for his unique “Naïve” style of painting.

“His work is pure and down to earth,” said a show spokesperson. “It just leaves you with the feeling of life just a little better than the reality of the real world.”

For more information, call 438-4441.

Folk artist to be featuredat Tides Inn celebration

Richmond artist and teacher Eleanor Cox judged the abstracts show that is on display in the exhibit room of the Studio Gal-lery in Kilmarnock through July 11.

Rose Nygaard won the blue ribbon for her acrylic painting, “Conflicts.” Sarah Soderlund and Gwen Galliher won red ribbons. Yellow ribbons were awarded to Sue Ramsey, Lella Lee Edwards, Johnny Hayes and Dorothy Fagan.

Eleanor Cox specializes in watercolors that feature color and light in the landscape and garden. Although most of her paintings focus on Virginia scenes, she has traveled abroad annually for over 20 years to paint en plein air in England, Ire-land, France and Italy. A gradu-ate of the University of North

Carolina at Greensboro, she has won many local and regional awards including honors from the Southern Watercolor Society, the Baltimore Watercolor Society, the Potomac Valley Watercolor-ists, and the Virginia Watercolor Society. Her work is in many pri-vate and corporate collections, including Forbes Magazine, Wachovia Bank, Philip Morris Corporation, CSX, Capital One, First Union Bank, and the James River Corporation.

“This is a very good show,” said Cox. “It is full of bold color and movement. I really would have liked to have awarded more ribbons.”

Speaking of the blue ribbon winner she said, “I loved the fresh point of view, the dynamic composition, and the wonderful use of color.”

Nygaard wins blue ribbon

On June 6, residents of The Orchard of Warsaw hopped aboard The Orchard bus to go for a day of fishing and picnic at Rappahannock Westminster-Can-terbury. Residents thoroughly enjoyed their trip and wonderful hospitality shown by the staff of RW-C.

After fishing, Orchard staff member Billy Courtney cleaned the fish and for a fish fry. Resi-dents enjoyed their catch and look forward to returning.

“We thank RW-C for allow-ing us this fun opportunity,” said Orchard activity director Debbie Wilkins.

Those in attendance were Sally Shackleford, Carol Pitts, Charlotte Bryant, Nellie Kinney, Rush Gardner, Arthur Newcomb, Vivian McGuire, Elizabeth Shri-ner, Billy Courtney (mainte-nance), Bonnie Coates (activity assistant), and Wilkins.

Residents of The Orchard also

recently enjoyed a day on the bay as they boarded the “Chesapeake Breeze” to visit and tour Tangier Island. The group took a picnic lunch and enjoyed a day watching the small island’s everyday life.

The residents of Tangier took the group on a guided tour via golf carts and told of the history and attractions of the island. The seniors all look forward to return-ing to get a taste of the homemade crab cakes.

“We thank the crew of The Chesapeake Breeze for their won-derful assistance with our ladies and gentlemen who attended this event,” said Wilkins.

Those in attendance were Rush and Dorothy Gardner, Lorraine Smith, Mary Campbell, Martha and Burleigh Glass, Ray Richard, Sally Shackleford, Arthur New-comb (a part-time resident of Kilmer’s Point), Charlotte Bryant, Rebecca Douglas, Carol Pitts, Bonnie Coates and Wilkins.

Orchard residents go fishing; visit Tangier

The Lancaster Players will present a dramatic and musical review July 19, 20, 21 and 22 at The Playhouse in White Stone.

Admission for the 8 p.m. July 19 final dress rehearsal is $15. Admission for the 8 p.m. July 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. July 22 shows with refreshments is $20. For res-ervations, call 435-3776.

Variety show is July 19-21

The Middlesex Methodist Charge is putting together another exciting and spirit-filled day.

On Friday, November 23, there will be a bus trip to Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, Pa. Newton’s motor coach ser-vice will transport the group to Lancaster to see a Christian play called “The Miracle of Christ-mas.”

After the play, the group will dine at The Good and Plenty Restaurant for a family-style meal consisting of two meats, all the vegetables one could

want, breads, desserts, and drinks.

The coach leaves the Food Lion parking lot in Saluda at 6:30 a.m. and should return around 10 p.m. The play starts at 1 p.m. and dinner is at 4:15 p.m. The price includes coach, tips, taxes, play and dinner—all for $107.

Breakfast and snacks are not included. The bus will be stop-ping for a breakfast and “stretch-your-legs stop,” and a snack stop on the way back.

This is on a first-come, first-

served basis, and one’s check reserves a seat. Please make your check payable to Forest Chapel. The last trip sold out. Call Pastor Fred at 758-2231 for more infor-mation.

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The Rappahannock Art League (RAL) will honor area art patrons this July by giving them the opportunity to purchase quality artworks at a reduced price.

For the RAL’s first annual Patron’s Show and Gala, member artists have donated paintings and artworks that will be offered to the patrons at the price of a $100 ticket. The tickets will be drawn randomly from a hat at the gala reception on July 29, and ticket holders will be able to select one of the donated artworks. Every ticket holder will get an original artwork to take home.

“The idea comes from the Alexandria Art League,” said Jeff Warren, RAL president. “The League has a similar event to honor patrons each year and people line up to buy tickets as soon as they go on sale. It’s a good deal—ticket buyers get a high quality piece of art for just $100.”

Tickets for the event went on sale July 3 at the Studio Gallery on Main Street in Kilmarnock. The artwork donated by the artists will be displayed in the Gallery’s exhibit room from July 14-28.

During that time, ticket holders can view the artwork and make note of the ones they like best.

The donated artwork includes original paintings, jewelry, wood-working, ceramics, sculpture and photography. Each piece of art in the show is valued at over $100.

At the Gala Reception on July 29 from 4 to 6:30 p.m., tickets will be drawn from a hat. Each ticket holder will select, in turn, a piece of art to take home. The last person whose ticket is drawn will also receive a free $100 ticket for next year’s Patrons’ Show and Gala.

Proceeds from the show will be used to continue the much-needed improvements to the RAL Studio Gallery located on Main Street in Kilmarnock.

Jane Stouffer, chairperson of the event and contributing artist, encourages everyone to visit the gallery in July and see the art-work on display. “We think the tickets will go quickly when visi-tors see the beautiful art in the show. Frankly, it’s the best deal in town!”

For more information, call the Studio Gallery at 436-9309.

Rappahannock Art Leagueplans show/gala for patrons

Jane Stouffer, chair of the Patron’s Show and Gala, and Jeff Warren, RAL president, hold “Ebb Tide,” the painting Stouffer donated to the event.

Don Kennedy, chairman, recently announced the dates of the Rappahannock Art League’s Annual Art Exhibition and Sale will be August 29 through Sep-tember 3 at the Eubank building at the intersection of Routes 200 and 608 in Kilmarnock.

“We are excited about this year’s show” said Kennedy, “we always have more entries than space allows. It’s unfortunate that we have to limit the entries to 200 works of art, so early entry is highly recommended.”

Artists are invited to enter orig-inal works of art in any media. All work will be judged in an open class, must be originals, and have not been shown in previous RAL annual exhibition or juried show.

RAL Art Show dates announced

Walking for Jesus

Members and friends of Calvary Baptist Church held a “Long Journey Back Home Walk-a-Thon” on Saturday. The group walked from a home on Bunker’s

Lane at Locust Hill to the church at Christchurch. The walk was followed by several activities at the church including a cookout.

Monetary awards will be pre-sented for Best in Show, Memori-als, Blue, Red and Yellow ribbons. Judging will be based on creativ-ity, originality and craftsmanship for all media.

Fees are $20 for each entry and $3 for each bin entry. All entry forms and fees must be submitted by August 11 and artwork deliv-ered to the Eubank Building on August 27.

Application forms can be picked up at the Rappahannock Art League’s office on North Main Street in Kilmarnock or by going to RAL’s website at www.ralgallery.com (go to the link for the entry application).

For more information, contact Kennedy at 435-2088.

Country music perfomer Mary Evans and her band “Kicking Butt Country” will play at a dance at The Beacon on route 3 in Topping from 8:30 p.m. until midnight on July 7 and July 14. Doors open at 8 p.m.

At The Beacon

Ricky F. Hudgins, executive director for USDA’s Farm Ser-vice Agency in Gloucester, has announced that farmers and eli-gible landowners can nominate candidates to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees beginning this week. The nomination period continues through August 1. Elections take place this fall.

To be eligible to serve on an FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in a program administered by FSA, be eligible to vote in a county committee election, and reside in the local administrative area in which the person is a candidate.

Additionally, a person must not have been removed or disquali-fied from the office of county committee member, alternate or employee; removed from any public office; have been convicted of fraud, larceny, embezzlement or any other felony; or dishonor-ably discharged from any branch of the armed services.

Producers may nominate themselves or others. Organiza-tions representing minority and women may also nominate can-didates. To become a nominee, eligible individuals must sign form FSA-669A. The form and other valuable information about FSA county committee elections are available online at http://www.fsa.usda.gov. Nomination forms for the 2007 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on August 1.

FSA county committee mem-bers make decisions on disas-ter and conservation payments, emergency programs, com-modity price support loans and payments, and other important agricultural issues. Members serve three-year terms.

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The third annual Urbanna Buyboat Homecoming will be Friday, August 3, and Saturday, August 4.

Boats are scheduled to arrive between 2 and 3 p.m. on August 3. Boats and their captains will be available all day Saturday.

More details will appear in future issues of the Southside Sentinel.

Already scheduled to attend

are “East Hampton” of Poquo-son, “Ellen Marie” of Mathews, “Muriel Eileen” of George-town, Md., “Nellie Crockett” of Georgetown, Md., “P.E. Pruitt” of Rock Hall, Md., “Propwash” (formerly “Agnes Sterling”) of Woodbridge, and “Thomas J” of Rolf’s Wharf, Md.

For more information or to arrange to participate, call Bill Hight in Urbanna 758-5300.

Buyboat homecoming set


Over four decades after serv-ing as a personal secretary to President Lyndon Johnson, former Urbanna resident Virginia Moody Thrift “Ginny” Daughtrey remembers how she got the job.

The year was 1964, Johnson was running for president, and Daughtrey was working for Joe Layton in the White House press offi ce.

She was looking for Layton to get the names of reporters on a helicopter fl ight about to take off, when she saw him in the Rose Garden with LBJ and Supreme Court Associate Jus-tice Hugo Black. She tried to sneak up behind Layton to get the information, but was spied by Johnson, who said, “Sister, come here. What are you doing in my Rose Garden?”

She replied, “I, uh-uh, I’m looking for Joe Layton.”

Johnson answered, “Well, you’ve found him, now come along with me.”

After getting the information she needed, she walked with the President, who continued to ques-tion her: “What’s your name? Are you married? Do you have any children?”

She answered, “Virginia Thrift (her name at the time), no, and no.”

LBJ then asked, “Would you like to work for me?”

Daughtrey replied without hesitation, “I would be more than honored, sir.”

Later that day she was sitting at her desk outside the Oval Offi ce and was, in her words, “just as gaga as anybody else would have been.”

In those days, an employer could, and often did, ask if a female was single or married. The position required her to be ready to travel at a moment’s notice, and she kept a packed bag in her offi ce at all times.

Daughtrey recalls a trip to the LBJ ranch in Texas. She had just put in her order for breakfast and was patiently waiting when Lady

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Bird Johnson entered the room, greeted her, and asked what she was having. “Pancakes, eggs and bacon,” she replied.

“That sounds great . . . I’ll have the same,” said the First Lady.

So when the fi rst breakfast plate came out, “My mother taught me right,” said Daughtrey, “and I asked her to take mine.” But the First Lady wouldn’t have it.

“So I waited and ate my cold plate after hers came,” she recalls. “There was no way I was going to sit and eat breakfast before the President’s First Lady got hers.”

For lunch and dinner at the ranch, the President made every-one welcome at the table—from ambassadors to secretaries. Even if extra tables had to be moved in, everyone dined together.

Daughtrey recalls the infor-mality of mealtime when, upon fi nishing, LBJ would sit back in his recliner and pick his teeth. She tried it at her mother’s dinner table shortly after. Although she was joking, it was not looked upon favorably. “I don’t care what the President of the United States does,” scolded her mother. “You’re not picking your teeth at the table.”

Another adventure at the ranch started when LBJ requested her to get in a helicopter to come down to the lake, where he was. She nervously climbed into a helicopter that was, in her words, “a glass bubble.” Later she found out the Secret Service was testing the helicopter for the President. Today, Daughtrey chuckles about this, as she considered it to be in

the category of “other duties as assigned.”

Many remember that President Johnson was a stickler for con-serving energy by turning out lights. “The story is true,” said Daughtrey. “When I was work-ing in Horace Busby’s offi ce in the East Wing we kept fl ashlights to go over to the White House, because all the lights were off, per his instructions.”

She still thinks that her name when she was hired—Thrift—helped her get the job.

Today, at her home in Williamsburg, her living room walls are adorned with photos and paintings of her days in the White House, including a favor-ite photo of herself with Harry Truman, Bessie Truman and President Johnson, signed by both presidents.

Another treasured photo is of her with Johnson and the man she would marry, the late Briga-dier General Buddy Daughtrey. A parting letter from LBJ laments, “This is the day when the White House surrenders you to a Gen-eral.”

She and Buddy were married November 11, 1967 in Urbanna. She left the White House for Ogden Air Materiel Area, Hill Air Force Base, in Utah where General Daughtrey was the vice-commander. Years later they would retire in Urbanna after spending time in Japan, where Gen. Daughtrey was commander of 6100th Support Wing at Tachi-kawa Air Base.

Virginia Daughtrey celebrated her 80th birthday on June 14, 2007.

A.C. Petersen is an indepen-dent producer, writer and cho-reographer for stage, radio and fi lm. She lives in Seattle.

Virginia Daughtrey

Army Sgt. Amanda L. Billups has been mobilized and acti-vated for a future deployment to an undisclosed overseas location in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Operation Iraqi Freedom is the offi cial name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Coalition Forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq.

Mission objectives focus on force protection, peace keep-ing, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional govern-ing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq.

Billups is a shower/laundry and clothing repair specialist normally assigned to the 275th Quartermaster Company, Fort Pickett, Blackstone.

She is the daughter of James T. and Gloria J. Holmes of Old Virginia St. near Urbanna.

Her husband, Anthony, is the son of Anthony C. and Patricia Hodges of Locust Hill.

Her brother, Jamie Holmes, and his wife Elrica live at Center Cross; her sister, Angela

Holmes Epps, and her husband Michael live near Urbanna; and her grandparents, Lillie and Levi Braxton, live at Saluda.

In 2001 Billups graduated from Middlesex High School and in 2004 received a bache-lor’s degree from Christopher Newport University, Newport News.

Army Sgt. Billups to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom

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reate Carolyn Kreiter Foronda of Hardyville. Foronda was recently named poet laureate by Gov-ernor Timothy Kaine. She read one of her Dragon Run poems and talked about the importance of promoting an appreciation for writing and reading poetry throughout the state.

• Tabled action on a request to extend sewer lines from the courthouse toward Hardee’s on Business Route 17. The lines would accommodate a landscap-ing business and a proposed sub-division in Saluda.

• Voted to appropriate $20,600 to the Middlesex County School System to help offset higher fuel and heating oil costs.

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Since February 19 Deltaville has been constantly losing, inches that is.

Owners Karen and Bob Walden of Richmond opened a Curves in the new Riverside Center North Mall, giving women from near and far the opportunity to lose weight in a close-knit, all-female environment.

“This is my second Curves club,” said Karen. “I’ve got three. Oh, I must be crazy!”

The Deltaville addition to Walden’s collection of Curves locations was a complete sur-prise for Walden.

“I’ll tell you what really hap-pened,” she offered. “I was mind-ing my own business at my other location when Tim Mills stopped in and left me his card. He really wanted a Curves in Deltaville. I thought, ‘No way.’ But, all the doors opened for me and here I am. He’s now my favorite land-lord.”

Karen does not find the com-mute very difficult. She bal-ances her time between all three Curves, giving Deltaville man-ager Susan Davis responsibility for the local branch.

“Susan is absolutely perfect for here,” noted Karen. “The ladies love her, and she knows what she’s doing. It’s awesome. I can just come out here and play.”

It really is hard to believe that the women are working out. With upbeat music blaring and dance stations set up, it looks like a lot of the women are having too much fun for an exercise routine. The small but intimate room is filled with hydraulic machines and small platforms. The 14 machines are for strength train-ing, while the platforms are for recovery. Each recovery station

is labeled with a dance move, from the electric slide to the funky chicken.

“We change the themes all the time,” said Karen. “This time it’s dances. We had sports themes once, like volleyball. Most of the ideas come from the members.”

The workout schedule seems to fit all fitness needs and all lifestyles. The members rotate twice around the exercise cir-cuit, finishing their workout in 30 minutes. According to Bob Walden, the workout “combines strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity” to help women reach their fitness goals. The hydraulic resistance system prevents women from using too many or too few weights. Stron-ger women simply do more reps during their time on a machine.

“What makes the workout fun is the fast-paced music and the quick pace through the machines that work all the major muscles,” said Bob.

A coach is always present to spot as well as encourage mem-bers to work harder and have more fun. The quick workout is followed by a series of stretches. “Stretching adds 19 percent to your workout,” said Karen.

“It’s really uplifting here,” said manager Susan Davis. “I feel it’s really made a difference to the community. This is a place where I’ve found that so many women in so many walks of life can come and have something in common. It’s not just about losing weight; it’s about staying fit, but also happy and healthy.”

The Deltaville Curves has a membership of 186 and is grow-ing. Sometimes, members from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida visit on their vacations, thanks to the “Curves Travel Pass.”

“Our youngest member is 11, and our oldest is 83,” Karen said. “There are a lot of people who have been here and it’s the first gym they’ve visited in their life. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been out here and I’ve heard, ‘Thank you for coming here.’ “

The results of members’ hard work are visible, too. An ocean-themed mural painted by Pam Kerns fills the back wall. Every inch of blue water is covered by sea-creature shapes, each representing a different accom-plishment. Members who lose 12 pounds or 12 inches get their name written on a starfish. Women who lose 24 pounds or inches move up to a fish.

Dolphins represent women who have lost 36 inches or pounds. Flying fish are reserved for members who have lost 48 or more pounds or inches. Finally, anyone who reaches their goal weight has their name written on a mermaid. The time it takes each woman to reach her goal, though, varies.

“It takes a long time to get heavy, and it takes a long time to lose,” noted Karen.

Each small accomplishment, though, is presented for all to admire. On special occasions, Karen and Susan will pause a workout to announce any unbe-lievably positive results. More-over, the walls are covered with paintings by Kerns that depict real women. The women are dressed in whimsically bold fashion statements, and all are working hard to reach an ideal level of fitness. The paintings remind members that at Curves, anything goes.

“What happens at Curves, stays at Curves. You can wear whatever you want,” Karen pro-claimed. “It’s just a celebration for women.”

Overall, the Deltaville Curves has already created plenty to cel-ebrate. The gym as a whole has lost 362 pounds and 885 inches.

Such a place is a necessity for many women to boost their energy or encourage their fit-ness. With creative ideas such as Curves auctions, where members buy items from “Curves Cash” they’ve earned over the month, and group recipe-sharing, Curves provides a community of friends for local women.

Curves is located on General Puller Highway in Deltaville at 16273 Riverside Center North. Their summer hours are from 7 a.m to noon and 3:30 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and 8 a.m. to noon. and 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thurs-days.

Deltaville Curves offers women-friendly workouts

by Kelsey Robusto

Curves manager Susan Davis and owner Karen Walden

The Three Rivers Health Dis-trict, which consists of the 10 counties of the Middle Penin-sula and Northern Neck, con-ducted disaster preparedness and response training to local volun-teers on June 23 at Rappahannock Community College in Warsaw.

The volunteers are members of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), whose mission is to aug-ment and assist existing com-munity operations plans during large-scale emergencies, aid in response to pressing healthcare needs, and improve community emergency preparedness.

The MRC is activated at the discretion of the local health director. MRC volunteers are provided with an orientation ses-sion and offered introductory courses in topics such as pan-demic flu, disasters, terrorism, incident command systems and first aid/CPR. Volunteer activi-ties include mass medication dispensing exercises, health fairs and recruiting events.

Training and volunteer activi-ties are conducted at various locations throughout the district. The next training sessions in the district will be on Saturday, July 21, at King William Health Department at King William Court House with orientation at 9 a.m. followed by “Introduction to Disasters” at 10:30 a.m.

For information on the MRC and how to register, call Valerie Prince at 758-2381, ext. 10.

Brian Thacker (above) of Cardinal Waste Services of Saluda has recently purchased a dumpster dump truck and has expanded his business to service businesses in need of dumpster service. Cardinal Waste Services is a private waste management firm owned by Thacker and has been in business for 2 1/2 years. The company serves areas of Middlesex, Lancaster, King and Queen, Mathews and Gloucester. For further information, contact Thacker at 758-5480. (Photo Larry Chowning)

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United Country Real Estate president Lou Francis recently announced that United Country—Sears Real Estate & Appraisals in Shacklefords is among the United Country offices who have reached a company sales achievement award within the first quarter of 2007. The office has reached the company’s Founders Award level in only the first three months of the year.

United Country—Sears Real Estate & Appraisals is located at Routes 14 and 33 at 4460 Lewis B. Puller Memorial Highway in Shacklefords and can be reached by phone at 785-3303. The office’s website is www.unitedcountry.com/shacklefordsva. Kim S. Wil-liams, broker/owner, and Robert Sears, associate broker/owner, operate United Country—Sears Real Estate & Appraisals.

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An employee award ceremony was held June 29 at Riverside Convalescent Center-Saluda.

Kathy Dodds, Margie Olson, Valerie Ruark and Linda Wager all received 5-year service pins. Ann Goins, Joanne Lemon and Joan Strickland received 10-year service pins. Elizabeth Oliver received 15-year service pin, and Mary Scott 20-year service pin.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the residents of RCC-Saluda,” a center spokes-person told the employees.

RCC-Saluda honors workers

Those interested in helping to start a residential facility that will provide a work-release environ-ment for “hand picked” inmate jail trustees are invited to attend meetings to be held on certain Thursdays from July 5 through August 16 at 7 p.m.

Meetings will be held at the Cooks Corner Office Complex on July 5 and 19, and at the Middlesex Courthouse in Saluda on August 2, 9 and 16.

Rev. R.W. Sawyer, Dabney Miller, Ellis Hall and George Insley are among a group of

area ministers and leaders developing Matthews 25 Min-istries (M25). The group’s vision includes a facility where former inmates can live and learn to change their lives by finding a job and receiving “guidance in getting their moral compass aligned.”

Their plan is modeled after programs in Florida and Texas that have more than 20 years of success in dealing with life’s crisis. Call 758-6050 or 693-6612, email [email protected] or visit www.mt25m.org.

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Bella’s Pizza has brought a slice of Italy to Deltaville.

The restaurant, which opened December 2 in Riverside Center North Mall on Route 33, is owned by Jay Hogge, who formerly owned Rosalia’s in Gloucester for 16 years.

“My wife is from Sicily,” Hogge said. “That’s how I got into cooking Italian.”

Hogge not only married into a history of Italian cooking, his parents own Sal’s Pizza and Anna’s Pizza, proving that good taste runs in the family.

After many years in Gloucester, Hogge moved his

business to Deltaville for a new start.

“I was attracted to the tourist season here during the summer, along with the new facility,” Hogge explained. “So far we’ve done very well.”

Hogge began with Bella’s as a clean palette. “Boy, we had to do it all from scratch,” he said. They constructed walls and counter-tops, installed the plumbing, and worked on the electric.

The restaurant was christened with a mural by Pam Kerns that depicts Hogge, his wife, and his three children, Jon, 11, Salvator, 8, and the restaurant’s namesake Bella, 1.

The pizzeria provides a cor-

nucopia of delicious options, including white pizza, a specialty made with no sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese; strombolies, which Hogge describes as “a nice way of doing an upside-down pizza”; and the locals’ favorite, Bella’s Combination, which contains pepperoni, sau-sage, mushrooms, green peppers and onions.

Hogge attributes the restau-rant’s success to his “recep-tive” customers. “They’re happy we’re here,” he said. “I’m truly grateful from the bottom of my heart that I had the opportunity to come to Deltaville and serve the area.”

Tim Mills, the developer of Riverside Center North, chose Hogge for the site from a number of other restaurant operators. Hogge, honored by the choice, noted, “I’m here to please everyone in Deltaville, however I can.”

Bella’s is located at 16273 Riverside Center North on Gen-eral Puller Highway (Route 33). The pizzeria is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

by Nature Girl #2 and Kaptain Krunch

Kids’ Explorer Day is this Saturday, July 7, at the museum and Holly Point Nature Park.

Arrive promptly at 9:30 a.m. if you wish to be kidnapped by Blackbeard’s crew aboard the shal-lop “Explorer,” the same ship seen all dressed up with mermaids in the Deltaville Heritage Day Parade. All kids and parents are invited to join in on the fun, and ice cream is included.

Holly Point has been rejuvenated by all of last week’s rain, so stop by for a refreshing walk or a picnic in the park!

Now, here’s Krunch . . .We took the Explorer and her all mermaid crew

in the Deltaville Heritage Day Parade last Satur-day. Our float narrowly missed first place, beat out only by virgins and flower arrangements. I actually think if we had a convincing Olive Oyl, that would have done it. Popeye surely can’t be beat and the mermaids were delicious.

Next year, our own 400th anniversary, we’ll pull out all the stops. I’ve got a perfect Pocahon-tas waiting in the wings. Heritage Day was a great success—just the right size, everyone said. Don’t

tell your friends.John and Vera England will be with us this week

and we’ll finish up “On the Mall” this weekend at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. If you find your-self inside the beltway, stop by. We’d love to see a familiar face in the crowd. Literally a million people will see the “F.D. Crockett” wheelhouse and learn about log-bottomed boat construction. Maybe a few will be inspired to help us finan-cially—a worthwhile cause if ever there was one.

But the big story this week, as you’ve already gathered, is Marjorie’s play, fun day, and ADD history lesson. “That’s not what happened,” says the president. “It is now,” says I. No small person will come away from this romp without a strong sense of history fractured for maximum fun value. Everyone is welcome, but plan on being trampled by a zillion sugar-crazed pirates and pirate wan-nabees. Just what our museum and park are long-ing for—more silliness. “We’re all here ‘cause we’re not all there!” Come on by on Saturday.

P.S. We had an aspiring Eagle Scout, Ellery Hollberg, lay out a fitness trail at the park this weekend. I hope my Lincoln convertible can negotiate it.

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Owner Jay Hogge, developer Tim Mills, and two of Bella’s employees, Jessica Hatch and Barrett Belvin, prepare for a busy day serving the hungry crowds of Deltaville.

Bella’s Pizza spices up new mallby Kelsey Robusto

The following land deed transfers were registered in the office of the clerk of the court of Middlesex County in the month of April, 2007. The information includes the grantor, grantee, amount of land transferred, mag-isterial district and amount of consideration involved.

Those listed below involved a sale price of $50,000 or more.

Diversified Realty Services to Kristina L. Dewalt, lot, Pinetop, $152,400.

Betty E. Spillman to Kenneth W. Ward, lots, Pinetop, $94,000.

Amanda R. Bullock to Mau-rice L. Lyerly Tr., unit, Pinetop, $460,000.

Cary Design and Construction to Robert H. Borden, 2.60 acres, Pinetop, $599,000.

Wade and Wade PLC to Roy N. Norton Jr., 6 acres, Saluda, $60,000.

Somerset Chesapeake Watch LLC to Cameron K. Peek Trust Agreement, unit, Pinetop, $388,900.

Mark E. Mavis to John D. Fowl-kes, .99 acre, Pinetop, $130,000.

Elsie G. Saunders to Larry M. Featherston, .28 acre, Pinetop, $90,000.

Moira F. Grove to Joshua V. Howell, 4.545 acres, Pinetop, $280,000.

Martha Norris Oliver to Brock A. Howe, .695 acre, Pinetop, $240,000.

Thomas J. Armentrout to Jerry Lee Albritton, .631 acre, Pinetop, $50,000.

Jose A. Valencia to Martha E. Cann, .977 acre, Pinetop, $289,000.

Helen D. Stover to Barbara A. Ronan, Piankatank Shores, Pinetop, $78,300.

Thurston Properties, LLC to Warren W. Willier Jr., lot, Urbanna, $125,000.

George P. Coussoulos to Thomas Lee Walton Jr., 2 par-cels, Saluda, $62,500.

Cecil M. Harris to Joseph I. Lyford IV, 1 acre, Pinetop, $145,000.

Robert M. Fauteux to Nesting Road Property LLC, 2 parcels, Jamaica, $462,500.

Gerard C. Wheeler to 615 LLC, land, Saluda, $195,000.

William P. Bryant to Wil-liam R. Johnson, land, Pinetop, $123,000.

Paulette M. Topping to Steph-anie L. Sowers, 1.96 acres, Pinetop, $57,500.

Ricky S. Corker Builder Inc. to Stan A. Fischer, lot, Locklies Landing, $475,000.

Total county deeds of partition and conveyance: 54.

The following land deed transfers were registered in the office of the clerk of the court of Middlesex County in the month of May, 2007. The information includes the grantor, grantee, amount of land transferred, mag-isterial district and amount of consideration involved.

Those listed below involved a sale price of $50,000 or more.

Louise P. Harris to Diversified Realty Services Inc., 6 acres, Jamaica, $55,000.

Doris H. Owens to Middle Bay Properties LLC, 7.155 acres, Pinetop, $472,000.

Karen Lynn Hall Tr. to Jackson Creek Marine LLC, 66.53 acres, Pinetop, $550,000.

Herbert Lockley to Bank of Lancaster Custodian, 16.199 acres, Saluda, $76,500.

Alfred I. Jones Jr. Tr. to Robert W. Green, 6.980 acres, Pinetop, $79,000.

Wayne G. Nunn to Jamey L. Hogge, 15.83 acres, Saluda, $64,000.

David Lee Parrish to Paul F. Smith Tr., lot, Pinetop, $185,000.

Jacqueline L. Strebel Tr. to Donald Rae Deese Tr., lot, Pinetop, $674,950.

Smahrt Builders LLC to David Allen Hungate Sr., 2.5 acres, Pinetop, $149,900.

Gary D. McFerrin Jr. to James

I. Bateman, 0.867 acre, Pinetop, $185,000.

Somerset Chesapeake Watch LLC to Virgil Wayne Lloyd, unit, Pinetop, $388,900.

Maurice G. Blankenship to Gerald W. Epps, land, Pinetop, $50,000.

William L. Sterling to James E. Hughes III, land, Pinetop, $387,000.

Horace B. Courtney to John L. Dubey, 2 parcels, Pinetop, $170,000.

Dennis M. Moore Jr. to Charles R. Welsh, lot, Pinetop, $176,900.

Olivia M. Griebel to Carroll G. Moore, Pinetop, $120,900.

Oscar M. Barber to Delaware Corp., lot, Pinetop, $612,000.

Phyllis Pape to Forrest E. McGee Jr., 0.731 acre, Pinetop, $494,950.

William Edward Taylor to

Hurley LLC, .929 acre, Saluda, $165,000.

James E. Cummins to Arns-meyer Family Trust, lot, Jamaica, $730,000.

Constance D. Vest to B.V.W. LLC, 1.030 acres, Pinetop, $250,000.

Paul L. Foster to Reese F. Pultz, 3 acres, Pinetop, $285,000.

Joseph M. Patterson to Robert L. West, 3.4907 acres, Jamaica, $62,000.

Heath E. Canada to Bruce Hall Sublette, 3 lots, Pinetop, $155,400.

Archie Q. Frost to Andrew S. Morgan, 2.276 acres, Pinetop, $395,900.

Frank M. Morton Jr. to Parrotts Creek Landing LLC, 11.06 acres, Jamaica, $1,725,000.

Total county deeds of partition and conveyance: 54.

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c h u r c hchurch calendar■ Antioch Baptist Church, Saluda. Services, first and third Sunday of the month, 11 a.m. and Sunday school 10 a.m. Bible study every Tuesday at 3:30 and 7 p.m. Rev. Fred Holmes, pastor.■ Calvary Baptist Church, Christ-church. Worship service 11 a.m. Church school 9:45 a.m. Rev. Paul Pleasants, pastor.■ First Baptist Church of Amburg, Deltaville. Worship ser-vice 11 a.m. every second and fourth Sunday. Church 776-9787.■ First Baptist Harmony Vil-lage. First through fourth Sun-days: Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Fifth Sun-days Literary Union. Men’s fellow-ship Mondays 8 p.m. Bible study Wednesdays 7 p.m. Rev. George Morris, pastor.■ Friendship Baptist Church, Rt. 33 Hartfield. Sunday school 9:45 a.m., all ages. Morning wor-ship 11 a.m. Nursery provided. House of Prayer open to all 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Rev. Walt McKibbon, pastor. 776-7099.■ Glebe Landing Baptist Church, Rt. 17 near Laneview. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Prayer service, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Marvin Kerby Jr., pastor. 758-2233.■ Grafton Baptist Church, Hartfield. Sunday school lesson: ”Getting Ready for Judgment” (Zeph. 3:1-5, 8-9). Pastor’s sermon: “The Bible’s Secret to Christians’ Success” (Galatians 6:9). Music by the Voices of Faith. Church meet-ing Tuesday at 8 p.m. Bible study at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Rev. Chauncey Mann Jr., pastor.■ Harmony Grove Baptist Church, intersection of Rt. 3 and Rt. 33, Topping. Sunday school, all ages, 9:45 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. Nursery provided. Adult prayer meeting 7 p.m. Wednes-days. Rev. Edward Harrow Sr., interim pastor. 758-5154.■ Hermitage Baptist Church, Rt. 17, Church View. Sunday school classes, all ages, 10 a.m.; worship service and children’s worship service 11 a.m. Nursery pro-vided. Wednesday night: adult prayer meeting, Bible study 7:30 p.m.; children and youth mission groups 6:30 p.m. Rev. Tim Kirby, pastor. 758-2636.■ Immanuel Baptist Church, Rt. 616, Saluda. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Worship service Sunday, except fifth Sunday, 11 a.m. Bible study, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rev. C. Rideau, pastor.■ Lebanon Worship Center near Saluda. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Bible study, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Rev. Teresa Sutherlin, pastor.■ Lower King and Queen Bap-tist Church (Wares). Worship 10 a.m. on the first and third Sunday; 11 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday. Sunday school 10 a.m. on the second, fourth and fifth Sunday and 11 a.m. on the first and third Sunday. 785-7743.■ 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 of each month, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Garry Garnett, pastor.■ Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Church View. Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m., second and fourth Sunday. Mis-sion and Bible studies Tuesday night 7:30 p.m. after the second Sunday meeting, and Wednesday night after the fourth Sunday. Rev. Fred Holmes Jr., pastor.■ New Hope Memorial Baptist Church Rt. 609 off Rt. 33. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Worship service 11 a.m. Nursery during worship. Prayer meeting 7 p.m. Wednes-days. Rev. John Brewster, pastor.■ Poroporone Baptist Church, Rt. 14 at Shacklefords. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Discipleship training 7 p.m., Wednesday. Praise Night, second and fourth Sunday, 7 p.m. Mission organizations, all ages, monthly. Don Campbell, pastor. (804) 785-3948.■ Saluda Baptist Church, Rt. 33 near Middlesex Courthouse. Sunday school, all ages, 10 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Wednes-day prayer meeting 7 p.m. 758-3102.■ Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek. Sermon: “The Command To Obey!” (Philippi-ans 2:12-16). Chuck McDaniel, pastor.■ St. Paul Baptist Church, Jamaica. Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m., second and fourth Sunday. Bible study, Wednesday, 7 p.m. before the second and fourth Sundays. Rev. Kenneth Dunn, pastor. 758-3633.■ Union Shiloh Baptist Church, Laneview. Sunday school 10 to 11:30 a.m. Regular worship ser-vice 11:30 a.m. every first and third Sunday. Rev. Frederick Young Sr., pastor. 443-0850 home.■ Urbanna Baptist Church. Early worship service, at 8:45 a.m.; Sun-day school, all ages, 9:45 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. Separate worship service, children ages 4 to 2nd grade. Adult Bible study 6:30 p.m. Youth group 6 p.m. third Sunday of each month. Rev. Jimmy Maroney, pastor. 758-2720.■ Zion Branch Baptist Church, Rt. 615, Saluda. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. second and fourth Sunday. Rev. William Seldon, pastor.■ Zoar Baptist Church, Route 33, Deltaville. Worship in the Pines at the Beach 8:30 a.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. (In sanctuary if rain.) Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Traditional service 11 a.m. Nurs-

ery provided for 11 a.m. service. Wednesday family supper 5:50 p.m.; adult discipleship training session 6:30 p.m. Rev. Jerry Hay-wood, interim pastor, 776-9502.■ All Saints' Anglican Mission meets at 7 p.m. on Sundays at the Middlesex County Museum Annex at 795 General Puller Highway in Saluda. Rev. Daniel C. Warren conducts the services. 758-9191 or 758-4876. ■ Clarksbury United Method-ist Church Rt. 33 near Deltaville. Sunday school classes 9:45 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. UMW Dorothy Price Circle, second Thursday 10 a.m. and Edna Yankovich Circle, second Tues-day, 7:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Group, Tuesday, 10 a.m. Nursery available for worship. Stephanie Wilson, pastor. 776-6060.■ Forest Chapel United Meth-odist Church, Rt. 614, Warner. Worship service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday school 9 and 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Fred Lentz, pastor. 758-2231. [email protected]■ Lower United Methodist Church, Hartfield, holds early worship service 8:30 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 a.m., and regular worship at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Youth meetings every first and third Sunday at 4 p.m. Rev. Joe Klotz, pastor. 776-6250.■ New Hope United Method-ist Church, Rt. 33, Glenns area. Sunday school, all ages, 9:45 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. Nursery provided. Bible study group, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rev. Amy Pannell, pastor.■ Old Church Methodist Church, Shanghai. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 11:15 a.m. Dr. Fred Lentz. pastor. Cell 854-3944. [email protected]■ Shackelfords Chapel United Methodist Church, Buena Vista Rd., Plain View, approximately halfway between Rt. 17 and Rt. 33. Sunday school 10 a.m. Wor-ship service 11 a.m. Rev. Carla Stearns, pastor. For information call 785-2005.■ Urbanna United Method-ist Church, corner Cross St. and Marston Ave. Summer Sunday school 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided during worship service. Terrific Thursday Kids Choir 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Youth group second and fourth Sunday 6 p.m. Rev. Joseph Cailles, pastor. 758-5308 or 758-2736.■ Apostolic Faith Church, Rt. 227, Urbanna Road, Urbanna. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; praise and worship, 12 noon. Prayer, praise and Bible study, Wednes-day, 7:30-9 p.m. Elder Charles Cox, pastor. Elder Stanley Hund-ley Sr., acting pastor.■ Trinity Lutheran Church, Urbanna. Worship service 9 a.m., the Woman’s Club building, Vir-ginia Street. 758-4257.■ Living Water Lutheran Church, Kilmarnock, 429 E. Church St. Worship service 10 a.m. Fellow-ship breakfast at 9 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month. 804-529-6269.■ Catholic Church of the Visita-tion, Topping, Rt. 33, 1/2 mile east of Harmony Village. Cele-bration of the Holy Mass 9 a.m.; weekday Masses on Wednesday and Thursday mornings 9 a.m. Rev. John Boddie, pastor.■ Christ Church Parish. 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Chris-tian Education; 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. Christ Church is on Rt. 33, east of Saluda, next to Christchurch School. Rev. Paul Andersen, Rector. 758-2006.■ Immanuel Episcopal Church (est. 1884), King and Queen Courthouse. Sunday worship 10 a.m. Holy Communion most Sundays. Off Rt. 14, west of Rt. 33, east of Rt. 360 from Miller’s Tavern. Rev. Scott Krejci, Vicar.■ Christian Science Society. Sunday services 10:30 a.m., the Woman’s Club building, Rt. 3, Lancaster. Sunday school at the same hour. Testimony meetings the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.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.■ Community Tabernacle Pen-tecostal Holiness Church, Top-ping. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Praise and Worship 10:30 a.m.; evening service 7 p.m. Prayer, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible study, Wednesday. Kids church (ages 4-12) during Sunday worship. Rev. George Insley, pastor. 758-2838.■ Full Gospel Cornerstone Fel-lowship Church, corner of Rt. 3 and 198, Cobbs Creek. Saturday service 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Nursery, chil-dren/youth ministry provided. Rev. Chris Morgan, pastor. 725-9145.■ First Assembly of God, Rt. 33, Shacklefords. Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Bible study 6 p.m. on Sunday and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Youth meeting Friday at 7:30 p.m. John Randall, pastor. 785-5683.■ Living Waters of Rehoboth will meet on Sundays at Riverside Convalescent Center in Saluda. Meetings begin at 10:30 a.m. 758-4197.■ Living Waters Family Out-reach Center, intersection of Rt. 3, Windsor Rd., and Rt. 198, Mathews. Sunday school 10 a.m., intercessory prayer 10:30 a.m. and morning wor-ship 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. youth and children’s study. Chris Underwood, pastor, 725-1119.■ 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), 17276 Gen. Puller Hwy., Deltaville. Continen-tal breakfast Sunday 8:30 a.m. fol-lowed by “non-traditional” family worship service, fellowship hall, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 10 a.m. w/traditional worship service 11 a.m. Nursery available for 11 a.m. service. Coffee follows. Mike Cook, pastor. 776-6230, website: philippichristianchurch.com ■ Quaker Friends. Meetings include silent worship 10 a.m.; Friends discussion 11 a.m.; Friends lunch 12 noon. 758-2401.■ 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 ser-vice, 7 p.m. Rev. Matthew Alford, pastor.■ River of Life Church, Free-shade Community Center, Syringa. Sunday services 11 a.m. Intercessory prayer at 10:30 a.m. Fellowship dinner after service. Wednesday Bible study 7:30 p.m. at pastor’s house. Teen Bible study at pastor’s house. Bob and Genie Brooks, pastors. 693-5746.■ Solid Rock Church of Deliver-ance. 11 a.m. worship service; 2 p.m. prayer and deliverance ser-vice. Bible study Tuesday 7 p.m. Lorraine Goins, pastor. 758-9864.■ St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 435 E. Church St., Kilmarnock. 9:45 a.m. Sunday school (all ages). 11 a.m. worship. Child care provided during wor-ship. Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Coye, pastor. Website: saintandrewspc.org■ St. James Anglican/Episco-pal, Rt. 17 S at Abington Glebe Lane, Gloucester. Early service 9 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Rector The Very Rev. Glenn Spen-cer. B.R. Humphreys 435-9776.■ Unitarian Universalist Fellow-ship meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at the Woman’s Club building in White Stone, 560 Chesapeake Dr., 758-4790.■ Unity of the Chesapeake, Deltaville Community Center. 11 a.m. church service; 12 noon lunch; 12:45 p.m. meditation and study group. Non-denomina-tional, for all ages. 776-9172.

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On June 17, Del. Harvey Morgan presented to Rev. Marvin F. Kerby of Glebe Landing Bap-tist Church at Laneview, a House Joint Resolution by the Com-monwealth of Virginia General Assembly commending him for his many years of community support and spiritual leadership.

Ordained as a minister in 1956, Rev. Kerby has served at Vesuvius Baptist in Rockbridge County, First Baptist of West Point, and interim pastor at Emmaus Baptist New Kent. Rev. Kerby is pres-ently serving at Glebe Landing.

Last year Rev. Kerby was honored by friends, colleagues and neighbors to celebrate his 50 years of outstanding service as an inspirational minister and community supporter.

For 18 years he served on the West Point Town Council; was one of the first elected members of the West Point School Board; and has given his time and talents to the Kiwanis Club of West Point, the Tri-Rivers Chamber of Com-merce, the Cancer Support Group, The Puller Center, Mental Health Association, United Way Help Line, Boy Scouts of America, West Point Minister’s Association and many other civic groups.

State honors Rev. Kerby

Angel Visit Baptist Church at Dunnsville will present its annual Missionary Day Service on Sunday, July 8, at 9 a.m.

Rev. Woodland Holmes, moderator of the Southside Rappahannock Baptist Associa-tion, will be the preacher. Spe-cial music will be provided by the Sensational Gospel United of Tidewater. A special offering for the Lott Carey Foreign Mission will be taken.

Missionary Dayset at Angel Visit

Rev. Kerby (left) accepts reso-lution from Del. Morgan.

Get ready for “Game Day Cen-tral: Where Heroes Are Made.”

“It will be a week of nonstop action as children learn what it means to join God’s team, play your position on the team, get in the game by believing God’s plan for salvation, take action to serve others, and recruit new team-mates,” said a Vacation Bible School spokesperson at Hermit-age Baptist Church in Church View. “The stats will show that when you stay focused and keep your eyes on Jesus, you will become a true hero.

“In this one-week season, you

Hermitage Baptist ChurchVBS set for July 15-19

will hear play-by-play Bible sto-ries, participate in successful crafts, warm up to motivating music, eat snacks from the concessions stand, and train on the recreation field,” said the spokesperson.

The VBS is set for July 15-19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each eve-ning for students ages 3 through grade 6. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 15. VBS will conclude with a Family Night Cookout and Commence-ment exercise on Friday, July 20, beginning at 6 p.m.

For more information, call 758-0841. All are invited.

Pastor Walt McKibbon of Friendship Baptist Church will go on his first mission trip to Uganda, Africa, with the “Har-vest Africa” team July 6-20.

“This is an exciting time for him and for the church,” said a church spokesperson. “Please support him with your prayers

Rev. McKibbon to departon mission trip to Africa

for a safe trip, good health and a blessed time with the African people.”

In Pastor McKibbon’s absence, Rev. William Friend will bring the Sunday messages at Friend-ship. They are titled “The Holy Spirit” on July 8, and “Heaven” on July 15.

“Stirring the Unitarian Juices” will be the topic of Shir-ley Kinney’s presentation on Sunday, July 8, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock (UUFR).

Kinney recently returned from the Unitarian Universalist Asso-ciation General Assembly in

Portland, Oregon, and will share her experiences, insights, and perceptions from that trip.

The fellowship meets at 10 a.m. each Sunday at the White Stone Woman’s Club building at 560 Chesapeake Drive in White Stone. All are welcome. Refresh-ments will follow the service.

Kinney to address UUFR


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River of Life Ministry will feature “Esther Company,” a pro-phetic dance ministry, at the 11 a.m. service this Sunday, July 8,

Clarence H. Hall, 70, of Glen Allen and a part-time resident of Topping for 35 years, passed away June 21, 2007.

He was the son of Haywood and Eleanor Hall. He is survived by his wife, Pat Hall; two sons, Dennis Hall of Sandston and Richard Hall of Glen Allen; three stepchildren, Christi, Leonard and Danny; one brother, Warren Hall of San Jose, Cal.; one granddaughter, Allison Hall of Sandston; and eight step-grand-children.

He was retired from the Hen-rico County Fire Department, beginning his career at Engine Company #5 and eventually becoming a fire inspector.

He was a member of Tuckahoe Moose Lodge and Glen Allen Masonic Lodge #131 AF & AM. He also served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed years of fishing on the Rappahannock River.

A memorial service was held June 26 at Bliley’s Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial was at the Virginia State Veteran’s Cem-etery in Amelia.

Memorial contributions may be made to the McGuire V.A. Medical Center.

Frances Reynolds Parker, 97, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2007.

She survived her parents, George and Angeline Parker; a sister, Audrey; and a brother, George M. Parker Jr.

She was born in Water View in 1910 and grew up on her family farm, “Sundown.”

She cherished her family and the farm life. She was educated in a one-room school house in Water View and in Richmond and Baltimore, and also attended the College of William and Mary. She began working in Richmond in 1942. She lived there for the rest of her life. She was espe-cially blessed by her many Bible study groups in the city.

She supervised the X-ray pro-gram for the dental students at Medical College of Virginia from 1942-1982. She maintained her membership in her beloved Urbanna Methodist Church and was a vital member of the “Hart Bible Class.”

She founded educational scholarships, through the church, which have provided funds for many students in the area to attend college.

She is survived by her cousins, Tom Scott of Richmond, Betty Powell Cook of Water View, Commander Donald Morton, Jr. of Williamsburg and Anne Parker Donoff, and her many friends.

Funeral services were held at Urbanna United Method-ist Church on Saturday. Burial followed the service at Bethel Memorial Cemetery, Jamaica.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Fran-ces R. Parker Scholarship Fund, c/o Urbanna United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 217, Urbanna, VA 23175.

William L. “Bill” Rakes Jr., 64, of Hardyville and formerly of Richmond, a home improvement contractor, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007.

He was a US Army Vietnam veteran and is survived by his wife, Carol Crump Rakes; and a brother-in-law, James Crump and his wife Meri Sue of Mechanic-sville.

Memorial services were held Sunday in Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Ser-vice, Saluda.

Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite A102, Newport News, VA 23606. The family extends a special thank you to Riverside Radiology and Virginia Oncology.

The family and friends of Wil-liam B. Willaford, who passed away June 6, will celebrate Mr. Willa-ford’s life at Clarksbury United Methodist Church in Amburg on Friday, July 6, at 11 a.m.

Clarence H. Hall Frances R. Parker

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Mother’s Love Home Day Care in Wake will open on Monday, July 9.

The owner, Cynthia Beverley, is licensed through the Middlesex County Department of Social Services. She has 25 years expe-rience working in local school systems, as a 4-H Camp Coun-selor, and assistant youth church director. She also has many cer-tifications.

Beverley is married to Calvin Beverley and they have two daughters, Alexis, 10, and Tiwana, a college student.

The ages accepted by Mother’s Love are 16 months and up, as

New day care opens Monday at Wake

well as before and after school care. The hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 776-0238 for an Open House appointment.

Beverley will teach pre-school activities and take field trips to the movies, bowling alley, pumpkin patch, Chuckie Cheese, library, and ice cream shop. “I believe that, like building a new home, if you set a strong founda-tion the house will forever stand and give you joy. Therefore I will set a strong foundation at an early age for my little ones, and they too will forever stand,” said Bev-erley.

Cynthia Beverley owns and operates Mother’s Love Home Day Care in Wake.

The Rappahannock District Youth Choir (RDYC), under the leadership of Aaron Ward, music director at Lower United Meth-odist Church, will present its final concerts on Sunday, July 8, at Lower UMC at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7:30 p.m.

The 2007 RDYC has over 90

youth who will share their expe-riences with the Petersburg inner-city ministries of the United Methodist Church.

The community is invited to this celebration of missions and music.

For more information, contact the church office at 776-6250.

District youth choiris in concert Sunday

River of Life hosts dance ministry

by Jim BarkerWhat beautiful weather we

have had. We hope that you are enjoying the summer and are able to find some time to relax and enjoy life. Welcome to all those visiting to get away from the more rapid pace of life in Rich-mond, Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia and elsewhere. An espe-cial welcome to those cruising into our friendly waters.

The Hands volunteers are also enjoying life and the added plea-sure of the rewards of helping our neighbors.

Thanks to the Hartfield Volun-teer Fire Department for contri-butions to the Furniture Barn and the Clothing Barn. And thanks to those helping Gene Ruark and Art Smith on their project to rehabilitate a home for a wonder-ful neighbor, an example of the best that our community has to offer.

Meanwhile, Bill Schuman is assembling another team to repair damage from a leaky roof. Warren Morrell reports comple-tion of another major project to fix a leaking roof. A group from Clarksbury United Method-ist Church is moving along on a major project to bring indoor plumbing to an elderly couple.

As of the beginning of July, 20 of 34 projects, which have been

brought to the attention of Hands, have been completed since Feb-ruary of last year. These projects were to repair homes and to fix wells and septic systems. In addi-tion, 17 ramps have been built.

But funds are running low to do all this needed work. Hands depends upon contributions of time and money to help those in need. Please do what you can to help those who are elderly, disabled, the working poor, and other neighbors who are unable to fully clothe and house them-selves. We fill the gaps between governmental services for these truly needy neighbors.

We look forward to the benefit broadcast by WIGO 104.9 FM on August 18. That will be at The Pilot House Restaurant and Inn in Topping.

To learn more about Hands and its activities, please come to our monthly meeting. The next meeting will be at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 15. It will be at Her-mitage Baptist Church on Route 17 in Church View.

Hands Across Middlesex Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corpora-tion organized in 1992. Our office is located at Philippi Christian Church, 17276 General Puller Highway, Deltaville, VA 23043. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1299, Saluda, VA 23149. The telephone number is 776-8535.

Spring Hill Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, will begin special services, “Family Night Fellow-ship,” in July and August at 6 p.m. each Sunday night.

The first group of singers will be “Pure in Heart” from Dinwid-die, and a covered dish dinner will follow the program.

Spring Hill plans special servicesAlso, Vacation Bible School

will begin on July 8 and chil-dren are invited to attend. “Take the Plunge” is the theme and will focus on events in the Bible around water, with crafts, Bible stories, special music and lots of fun. VBS also will begin at 6 p.m.

at Freeshade Community Center, Syringa. Intercessory prayer will be 10:30 a.m. Call 693-5746 for information and directions.

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Jeremy Abbott of Providence Forge proudly carries Old Glory as Don Ronga clears the way in his Scorpion go-cart at Saturday’s Water View Parade.

Mermaids sitting on the side of the John Smith shallop replica “Explorer” brought cheers from the crowd at the Deltaville Heroes Parade on Saturday.

The late entry of a few Water View “summer people” pretty much sums up the laid-back lifestyle of the area.

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Water View & Deltaville

Photos by Tom Hardin & Kelsey Robusto

Kids were proud to be members of the Deltaville Sharks swim team.Urbanna Oyster Festival Queen Kenleighe Longest and Little Miss Spat Emilie Smith were in both the Water View and Deltaville parades.

Tammy Jackson of Topping and her Boston terrier “Rascal” were a hit at the Heritage Day Pet Parade.

Grand marshals Dorothy Top-ping (left) and Mary Wade greeted parade watchers in Deltaville.

Hermitage Baptist Church publicized its upcoming Vacation Bible School with a sportsy float in the Water View Parade.

“Williamsburg Field Musick,” better known as the Drum and Fife Corps, was voted Best Appearing Walking Group in the Deltaville Parade.

The Shriners of ACCA Temple (left photo) were a hit in Deltaville and were voted Best Appear-ing Specialty Unit. The Deltaville Children’s Parade attracted some cute human/crustaceans, such as Thomas and Russell McMurtrie (right photo).

Ms. Carol’s Bakery was voted Best Appearing Commercial Entry in the Deltaville Parade.

Elizabeth Wilding’s patriotic teddy bear collection (left photo) and Hunter Ward (right in right photo) won first place prizes in the Deltaville Children’s Parade.

Virginia Tech student Lauren Harris of Lottsburg and her Hokie spaniel “Rusty” led the Deltaville Pet Parade.The cowboys from “Water View Ranch” had a rowdy time in the Water View Parade.

Children enjoyed riding the Water View Train.

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