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Country Courier
Volume 26, Issue 9
Serving the King William and King and Queen Communities since 1989
Youths Enjoying Snow Days
Kids gathered at Garber Farm in King William to sleigh ride down the hills and have
fun in the snow on their days off from school.
Icy Road Conditions
Sunday
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Judge Thomas B. Hoover (Ret.) Receives
Resolution of Recognition
After more than twenty years of
distinguished judicial service, Thomas
Hoover has recently retired. Judge
Hoover served the 9th Judicial Circuit,
encompassing the counties of New Kent,
Charles City, King William, and King &
Queen, for eighteen years, including
over four years as Chief Judge.
Prior to that appointment, he served as a
Judge in the Juvenile and Domestic
Relations District Court of the 9th
Judicial District for three years,
including two years as Chief Judge.
Before his judicial service, Judge
At the February 9, 2015 regular Meeting of the
Hoover served thirteen years as King and Queen County Board of Supervisors, J.
Commonwealth’s Attorney and enjoyed
Lawrence Simpkins, Chairman of the King and
a successful career in private practice in Queen County Board of Supervisors (left) presented
a Resolution of Recognition to Judge Thomas B.
Henrico County.
Hoover, (right).
Judge Hoover now joins The
McCammon Group to serve the
mediation, arbitration, judge pro tempore, and special master needs of lawyers and litigants
throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.
King & Queen Sheriff’s Department Adds Substation
By Florence Cooke
Icy road conditions on Sunday,
March 1st, caused this car to lose control near the Twin Rivers Building in
Aylett.
On Monday, March 9, 2015 the King
and Queen Sheriff’s Department will
be adding a substation at the county
owned Marriott Building at St.
Stephens Church.
Sheriff John
Charbonneau will be there on the
second and fourth Mondays from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m because of the Board of
Supervisors meetings. On the first and
third Mondays of the month he will be
in the office from 11 a.m. until about 7 p.m. The county deputies will also be at the office on and off
throughout a 24 hour period.
If anyone wants to drop in, they can come to the back of the building and look for the door on the right
side with the Sheriff Department’s emblem. If anyone wants to talk to Sheriff Charbonneau, they can Sheriff John Charbonneau
contact the Sheriff’s Department phone number at 769–3250 or 785–7400 to request an appointment.
The deputies will also be available to meet with citizens here by appointment. Sheriff Charbonneau says, “Because the county is 70
miles long, the only reason a lot of citizens come to the Court House is to pay taxes. I think there is a need for us to make a presence in
this end of the county. Citizens of this area can come by and see me or if they have complaints that they want to talk with me
personally, I will be available.”
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PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME
By Florence Cooke
Peanut Butter Jelly Time began about
five years ago as an outreach mission
sponsored by Sharon Baptist Church. It
was the brainchild of two of its members,
Hope Bohr and her mother –in-law, Bobbie Bohr. When Hope was pregnant, she
did not have insurance and could not be
on her husband’s insurance until after the
birth of the baby. There was such an outpouring of love for the new baby from
friends, neighbors, family, co-workers and
Sharon members.
Hope and Bobbie
thought this would be a good ministry for
the church. The ladies asked Sharon if the
vacant parsonage on Route 360 could be
used as a site for giving baby items to
families needing them.
Peanut Butter Jelly Time is held from 9
a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of
each month. Clothes, blankets, toys,
shoes, books and baby equipment are
available for babies, children, and teenagers, and newly added adult clothes. The
program welcomes new or gently used
donations from the people in the community. The distribution site is on Route 360
in Central Garage across from Vinny’s
and Food Lion.
Hope Bohr says, “After seeing the outpouring of love shown to me, we realized
that we could help others with their new
babies.” For questions or donations, please
call Hope at 804 – 543 – 5359 or Bobbie
Bohr at 804 – 543 – 7602.
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Publisher’s Message
We have been lucky on the delivery of your Country Courier during all the snow and
ice we have received. We could not have done this with out the tough job of our postal
carriers. They quietly deliver your mail in some pretty bad conditions. They are
dedicated in getting the mail to you in a timely way. It sometimes is a thankless job,
but a very important one. The next time you see your carrier let them know you
appreciate their hard work, it will mean so much to them. I know the Country Courier
is thankful to have some of the best carriers, making sure you get your paper in your
mailbox each issue.
Take care until next time. P. S. only 16 more days till Spring.
A 118 Year
Tradition of Caring
8014 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville ●746-8665
Bennett Funeral Home was established in 1897 to serve the needs of
Richmond families. Since then, this locally owned and operated business has continued to serve the community with its unique combination of caring and convenience.
This tradition of excellence can be seen in the four beautiful chapels located throughout the Richmond area: centrally located on Cutshaw Avenue in the
city, on Broad Street Road past Innsbrook, serving the Hanover-Mechanicsville
area on Lee-Davis Road and Chesterfield Chapel on Ashbrook Pkwy. in Chesterfield. All four facilities are under the personal direction of Charles D. Morehead,
President.
In a time of need, you can turn to Bennett Funeral Home with trust and
confidence. It serves families of all faiths with personal service, before, during,
and after. There is a long tradition of professionalism and caring.
One way in which Bennett cares for families, is by offering a convenient
and personalized pre-need program. Through this program pre-need planning, you
can spare your loved ones the burden of making decisions at an emotional time.
Call Bennett Funeral Home at 746-8665 to schedule a pre-planning consultation.
BENNETT
funeral home
Caring Since 1897
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King & Queen Citizens Police Academy
By Florence Cooke
The King and Queen County Sheriff’s
Department will be hosting a Citizens
Police Academy starting on Wednesday
night, May 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Court
House. The ten week course will be for
12 citizens from the county but adjoining
county citizens may apply. The class will
probably be offered again in the fall if
there is enough interest in the program.
The purpose of the class is to give
citizens insight into how and why the
King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office
conducts its duties. The topics will be
history of the Sheriff’s Department,
weapons safety, animal control,
community policing, forensics and
criminal investigations (will be taking
finger prints), drug investigations, laws
and legal, and defensive tactics with hands
on training. A class at the shooting range
will be held on a later Saturday, for those
who have attended most of the classes. A
graduation ceremony will be held in early
July and diplomas will be awarded. After
graduation students will be allowed to ride
along with deputies.
To be qualified for the class, a county
citizen must be at least 18 and have no
criminal record. For information or an
application, please go to the website
Rob Balderson
www.kingandqueenco.net and go to
Sheriff’s page or call Chief Deputy Rob
Balderson at 785–7400.
Sheriff John Charboneau stated, “This
class will give the citizens of the county
knowledge of how King and Queen
Sheriff’s Department serves the public
every day.”
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Equine Talk Sponsored by:
360 Hardware and T-Town Tack
Who’s the boss?
By Allen Brintley and “Pip”
You have to be a good herd leader
or boss when working with animals. You have to be fair, consistent and upbeat to get the most
from them as well as staying safe.
They will test you sometimes to
make sure you are still worthy of
being the leader. If you don’t keep
the role of leader, then they will
take over and lead you. A good
boss listens to their input but always makes the final decision. I’m
reminded of a story about how unclear it is sometimes who’s the
boss.
There was an old farmer that was
retiring and getting ready to sell his
land. He knew that he had to get
rid of all his animals so he decided
to go to each house around his little
town and give an animal to each
one. At the houses where the man
was the boss, he gave them a horse.
At the houses where the woman
was the boss, he gave them a
chicken. Word was spreading
about the old farmer that was giving away his animals. He got to-
ward the end of town and saw a
couple out working in the yard.
The old farmer walked up and
asked “Who’s the boss around
here?” The man said “I am!” The
farmer said “I have a black horse
and a brown horse. Which one
would you like?” The man thought
for a minute and said “The black
horse.” The man’s wife spoke up
and said “No, no, no. We’ll take
the brown one.” So the old farmer
looked at both of them and walked
over and said “Here’s your
chicken!”
You can email me at [email protected] or call
690-7870. I’ll see you on the trails.
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Stanley Quality Systems, Inc. Earned
Super Service Award
Stanley Quality Systems, Inc. has earned the
service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super
Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of
service provided to members of the local
services marketplace and consumer review site
in 2014.
“We are thrilled to receive this award. This
award highlights the confidence and trust our
customers have place in us and that is
something we take very seriously. Our
business is based on quality products and
superior customer satisfaction, without those
two elements we would not be able to
prosper.”
Brad Stanley, Sr., President & Owner
“Only about 5 percent of the Heating and Air
Conditioning Contractor companies in
Richmond market have performed so
consistently well enough to earn our Super
Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder
Angie Hicks. “It’s a really high standard.”
Angie’s List Super Service Award 2014
winners have met strict eligibility
requirements, which include an “A” rating in
overall grade, recent grade, and review period
grade; the company must be in good standing
with Angie’s List, pass a background check
and abide by Angie’s List operational
guidelines.
Service company ratings are updated daily on
Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A
through F scale in areas ranging from price to
professionalism to punctuality.
Angie's List helps facilitate happy
transactions between nearly 3 million
consumers nationwide and its collection of
highly-rated service providers in 720
categories of service, ranging from home
improvement to health care. Built on a
foundation of authentic reviews of local
service, Angie's List connects consumers
directly to its online marketplace of services
from member-reviewed providers, and offers
unique tools and support designed to improve
the local service experience for both
consumers and service professionals.
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C&F Bank Contributes to
Walkerton Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad
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Boating Safety Class Hosted by
Jojo’s Fishing
Full attendance for the boating safety class
By Armistead Saffer
Vernon Dennis & Robbie Coleman
C&F Bank understands the importance
of an organized work environment and
believes in an ongoing check of their
facilities. Recently, Vernon Dennis, C&F
Bank Facilities Manager organized a
clean-up at the company’s office in
Toano. This clean-up resulted in the
accumulation of various scrap metals
including old shelving, miscellaneous
metal, and small metal parts from old
heating and air conditioner units. These
items were contributed to Robbie
Coleman, Fire Chief with the Walkerton
Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad. Mr.
Coleman had the items recycled at the
King & Queen Recycling Center. These
items netted nearly $600 for the local fire
and rescue department.
“We were excited to get the call from
Vernon and appreciate C&F Bank
thinking of us since we are reliant on
members of our community for funding.
These funds have been deposited to the
general fund and will be used as needed,”
said Robbie Coleman.
C&F Bank has been known to perform
acts similar to this in the past, most
recently contributing old computers to
area schools and organizations in need.
C&F Bank operates 25 retail bank
branches located throughout the Hampton
to Richmond corridor in Virginia and
offers full investment services through its
subsidiary C&F Investment Services, Inc.
C&F Mortgage Corporation provides
mortgage loan origination services
through 16 offices located in Virginia,
Maryland, and North Carolina. C&F
Finance Company provides automobile
loans through indirect lending programs in
Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland, North
Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Kentucky,
Indiana, Alabama, Missouri, Illinois,
Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
New Hampshire and West Virginia
through its offices in Richmond and
Hampton, Virginia, in Nashville,
Tennessee and in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
Additional information regarding the
corporation's products and services are
available on the corporation's web site at
www.cffc.com.
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On Saturday, February 21st, Jojo’s
Fishin\Huntin Express hosted a boating
safety class. The class was instructed by
Keith Morgan.
In 2007, the Virginia General Assembly
enacted a law to establish a boating safety
education compliance requirement. This
has been gradually phased in over the past
few years. Currently all Personal Watercraft operators (PWC) must have com-
pleted this coarse. Motorboat operators
are still being phased in. Their requirements are: Motorboat operators 45 years
of age or younger shall meet the requirements by July 1, 2014. On July 1, 2015
the age increases to 50, then on July 1,
2016 all operators must have met these.
You can take the Boaters Safety Class
online or in a classroom. Go to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland
Fisheries website:
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/boating
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Obituaries
MOYER
MOYER, Harold Titus,
Jr., 82, of Aylett, VA,
died peacefully at home,
February 17, 2015. He
was preceded in death by
his parents, Harold Titus,
Sr., and Blondine Moyer,
two brothers, Forrest W.
and Warren L. Survivors include his wife,
MaryAnne Baker Moyer, two sons Brian
K., Harold (Trey), III, and daughter,
Leanne Moyer Wight (Tim).
Grandchildren, Jonathan Moyer, Trey
Moyer (Ashley), Megan and Brendan
Wight, great grandson, Braxton Moyer.
Also survived by sister, Yvonne Saylor of
Whitehall, PA; and a host of other
relatives and friends. Harold served in the
U.S. Army (Korean War) and retired from
Reynolds Metals. He was a member of
the Dogwoods RV Club and St. Paul’s
Episcopal Choir; former member of the
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King William Pickleball
Virginians Barbershop Chorus, Sandston
Moose Lodge 1937, Varina Community
Band, and Richmond Concert Band. A
memorial service was held at St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church, 7924 RichmondTappahannock Hwy, Millers Tavern, VA,
Tuesday, February 24th at 11:00 a.m. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, King
William Rescue Squad, Alzheimer’s
Association, or St. Paul’s.
COLLIER
Collier, Betty Jane, 80, entered eternal life
on February 19 joining her mother Alice
Mellott and son Robin Hover. She is
survived by her beloved husband of 37
years, Gerald Collier Sr, 3 children Cindy
Murphy, Jackie Crisp, and Terri Davis, 5
grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services was held at 11 am
Monday February 23 at Hanover
Memorial Park.
You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you
have to play better than anyone else.
Albert Einstein
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Join King William Pickleball, one of the
fastest growing court sports in America! Open to people 21-101, Pickleball is a
cross between tennis, badminton, and ping
pong. The sport has been gaining popularity
in King William and neighboring counties –
the Acquinton Elementary School location
had a record showing of 30 people at several
practices within the past month!
Newcomers are welcome! (The group is
very friendly and happy to teach!) See KW
Parks and Rec’s website for more info, or
call Nip Gaidos at 804-769-1074. Other
locations include the Tappahannock River
Fitness Center, and West Point is a future
possibility! Happy pickling!
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RURITAN FISH FRY - A 70+ YEAR TRADITION
Club members (l to r) Ed Adams, Steve Sykes, and Lenny Adams sharing a laugh
Spring is just around the corner, and so is
the Annual King William Ruritan Club
Fish Fry. A tradition that dates back to
the early 1940's when club members would catch the spawning shad in the
Mattaponi River and serve along with the
roe to their friends on the second Tuesday
in April. In the early years the fish fry
was held at club member Ben Garrett's
cabin on the banks of the Mattaponi
River. During the "war years" members
and their guests would practice their
"minute men" maneuvers by shooting at
balloon targets across the river.
In 1969 the club moved the fish fry to
club member Dick Campbell's cottage just
up the river because it had more parking
space. In the 1970's and 80's over 1500
people would attend. In 2010 the Club
moved the fish fry to its new facility on
Rt. 30.
Today the club cooks catfish instead of
shad but still has the shad roe along with
all the "fixens" namely cole slaw, bacon, hush puppies, pork skins, and clam
chowder.....all "washed down" with your
favorite beverages. In keeping with tradition the club still has the fish fry the second Tuesday in April and this year the
event will be April 14 from 3 - 7pm. In
addition to the delicious meal served from
5 - 6pm (take outs available) there will be
live country/blue grass music by club
member Van Walker and friends. Also the
club is inviting businesses to buy 10 tickets and get a spot on the lawn to promote/
show their products.
Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at King William Pharmacy, Union
Bank in Manquin, 360 Hardware, and
West Store, or see any Ruritan member or
call 800-991-0812, 804-769-2063 or 804363-1781 for more info. Come out and
celebrate a "rite of spring" and enjoy some
good food and fellowship!
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Iditarod
It has been called
the “Last Great Race
on Earth®” and it has
won worldwide acclaim
and
interest. American
film
crews as well as film
crews from around
the world have covered the event. Journalists from outdoor
magazines, adventure
magazines, newspapers and wire services
flock to Anchorage
and Nome to record
Courtesy Facebook timeline photos
the excitement. It’s
not just a sled dog race, it’s a race in which unique men and woman compete. Mushers
enter from all walks of life. Fishermen, lawyers, doctors, miners, artists, natives, Canadians, Swiss, French and others. Men and women each with their own story, each with
their own reasons for going the distance.
Hundreds of volunteers, men and women, students and village residents all help to
organize and stage the event. They man headquarters at Wasilla, Anchorage, and
Nome. They fly volunteers, veterinarians, dog food and supplies. They act as checkers,
coordinators, and family supporters of each musher. Anchorage is the starting
line. From there, the field of dog teams run 11 miles. After a restart in the Matanuska
Valley, the mushers leave the land of highways and bustling activity and head out to
the Yentna Station Roadhouse, Skwentna and then up through Finger Lake, Rainy
Pass, over the Alaska Range and down the other side to the Kuskokwim River — into
the interior and on to the mighty Yukon — a river highway that takes the teams west
through the arctic tundra. For more information go to Iditarod.com.
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PRESS RELEASE
Letters to the Editor
elected officials and our citizens need to Dear Editor,
learn to say "No" more often to our wants
and yes to a time frame for limited In the blink of an eye
A Balanced Budget Amendment
assistance. This would be “A Hand up –
When a person raises a pet you
I received an Email suggesting a balanced Not a Hand Out”.
automatically fall in love. When the pet is
budget amendment as one of the few
with you every second of the day they
Sincerely,
viable options to curb government
Paul Jamerson become family. They depend on you and
spending. Up front - This sounds good.
love you unconditionally. No matter what
King William
Unfortunately the devil is in the details and
you look like, live like, how much money
what is not said. Just like today there is no Dear Editor,
or the size of your house. They love you. I
way to know if the new amendment or
have had several pets and every single pet
amendments will be followed as intended. Watch your back K&Q and KW.
I loved them a special way. They become a
Example - The Federal Government could
pass legislation to put 3 piece suits on all Senator Norment copied the citizen’s part of your heart. I had a Beagle named
the squirrels in Central Park in NYC. The sludge study bill that was in the House Gidget. Some of you knew her personally,
balance budget amendment would mean - (HJ506, which we strongly support) and and some knew her by name or pictures. I
they just raise taxes to pay for it. The only made his own version: SJ271…loaded would sing to her and cuddle with her and
difference is - it does not go on the with sludge industry influence. Let Senator twirl her ears. She would always greet us
National debt and you get the bill now in a Norment know that if he doesn’t stand an the door by smiling. The Tuesday of
down, we’ll meet him at the polls this Valentines week I let her out to use the
tax increase.
The only way to make a balanced budget election year. Email Senator Norment bathroom and she was screaming several
happen (As intended) is to vote & support at [email protected] or call minutes later. She had been attacked by the
people who know the difference between his office to leave a message: (804) 698- neighbors dog. Her stomach was ripped
legitimate government responsibility 7503. If you have contacts in Hampton, out and my husband and daughter rushed
(Roads, limited interstate commerce Yorktown, Williamsburg, New Kent, or her to the vet. She had two surgeries and
interference, mail, Military, courts, etc.) any of his other covered areas… let them came home the next day. She started to go
and do not see the government as an know how poorly the senator is down hill and in my heart I knew she was
not going to make it. She had a really
unlimited charity. Government will never representing the people.
rough night Friday the 13th and stayed up
solve problems you create. Example:
all night. I stayed up with her to comfort
Jacqueline Hart
Redistribute the wealth or pay for your
her and love on her. She passed away
King & Queen County
obligations when you make a bad decision
Valentines morning with me by her side. It
(Student loans, Buying too much house for
was one of the hardest things I have had to
your needs, Credit Card debt, etc.). Our
do in a very long time. I miss her every
day and I always will. I want to give a
special thank you to King William Vet
Clinic. They took Gidget in on an
emergency. I highly recommend if you
have a pet in need they are the place to
take them. The last hours with Gidget were
the most special and it is because they
saved her long enough for me to tell her it
was ok to go. I am thankful the neighbors
paid the vet bill but I would rather have her
here with me. Please keep and eye on your
pets. You never know when something
terrible could happen to them in the blink
of an eye.
Dear Editor
Casey Healey
King William
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Country Courier.
Land Application of
Industrial Sludge Found
to Violate Local Zoning
In a legal opinion requested by Citizens
Against Sludge, attorneys with the Environmental Law Group, advised the organization that in their opinion the land
application of industrial waste is a land
use that should be limited to industrially
zoned lands. In the opinion of the attorneys, permits to apply industrial waste to
agricultural land violate local zoning
laws.
The opinion went on to find that legislation now pending before the General Assembly would not fix this zoning defect. "Industrial waste is not fertilizer, it
is industrial waste laced with heavy metals and other toxics," said Tyla Matteson. "It belongs in a lined landfill, not
spread on farm land."
Paper Airplanes
Students are excited to test out their
planes
What are those kids doing…flying
paper airplanes in school? Actually,
students in Ms. Moreau’s math
classes are gathering data. They are
measuring the distance traveled by
paper airplanes, recording their findings, and organizing their data on
stem and leaf plots. Way to fly high
fourth graders!
Photo and Article by Mary Roscoe, 4th
grade teacher
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Garner Mission Trip to Belize
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Elite Force at the Capital City Classic
Elite Force Senior 4.2 Team Inspire
Elite Force Athletics participated in Capitol
City Classic at Arthur Ashe Center on March
1st. Elite took five teams to this event where
all teams placed 3rd or higher. Additionally, all
five teams received bids to US Finals. Elite
Force Athletics was recognized as a top performing cheer gym at the competition by re-
"Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the
kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14
Sarah, Guy, Megan, and Matthew Garner
Sarah, Guy, Megan, and Matthew Garner
of Walkerton are preparing for an upcoming
mission trip to the country of Belize this
summer. This will be their cumulative third
year returning to Belize. They will be
joined by McCall Van Rensselaer of Aylett,
who will be going for the first time (not
pictured). They are very excited to serve in
the Lord’s mission field in the country of
Belize.
If you’re interested in hearing more about
their trip, upcoming fundraisers or donating
contact
the
Garners
at
[email protected] or 804769-0552
“Go into all the world and
proclaim the Gospel to the whole creation”
Mark 16:15b
ceiving an invitation to perform live on New
Year’s day at Capital One Pro Bowl in Orlando
Florida. We’re very excited about the opportunity that has been presented to our athletes and
look forward to these future events. (Mini prep
1 – 3rd; Mini 1 – 2nd; Junior 1 – 3rd; Junior 2 –
3rd; Senior 4.2 – 1st)
Elite Force Athletes Receive
Bids to Nationals
Congratulations to Elite Force Athletics athletes Sarah Andrews
and Coral Sawdy on their individual performance at Maryland
Madness in Upper Marlboro Maryland on February 21st. Sarah
Andrews came in 1st place in the Youth individual cheer category
scoring 224.9. Coral Sawdy came in 2nd place in the Junior individual category scoring 252.5. Both of these athletes will be performing individual routines again at The Grand Nationals in Virginia Beach VA on March 14th. Both athletes have received bids
to Nationals through Cheer and Dance Extreme. Congratulations
to both of you!
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(2-20-15) Record low temps -9 reading on Rt. 600 north of Aylett
Photo by Danny Clark
McKendree United Methodist Church, Photo by Gene Campbell
King William Court House, Photo by Gene Campbell
King William High School, Photo by Gene Campbell
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King William-Ashlee Powell created her version of a red neck snow man.
King & Queen, Taylor Blanks making her snow girl.
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Buy an FFA Emblem at Southern States Travis Shumate is KWCPS Spelling Bee Champion
By Kim Tupponce
Co-op Store Support FFA
Richmond, VA – The cashier at Southern
States might ask you to part with an extra
dollar this month. But don’t worry. It’s
not inflation on the rise. It’s for a good
cause.
Southern States is supporting the National FFA Organization by selling FFA
emblems for $1. The campaign takes place
March 1 – March 31, 2015.
“We are deeply appreciative of Southern
States and their assistance to raise financial support for FFA and heighten community awareness about our organization,” said Molly Ball, president of the
National FFA Foundation. “Funds raised
through the sale of the FFA emblem at
Southern States stores will support FFA at
the local, state and national level and ensure that we’re able to continue to develop
students’ leadership, growth and career
success potential.”
Southern States is a supporter of FFA
and is proud to be the sponsor of the “I’m
Supporting FFA” fundraiser, said Thomas R.
Scribner, president and
CEO of Southern States.
“Every dollar collected
will benefit FFA members across the area.
Southern States has a rich
heritage of working with
FFA and hopes the public
will assist with the project by supporting
the effort and contributing a dollar for a
personalized paper FFA emblem.”
After you buy an emblem, you can sign
your name on it or even the name of a
child you care about. The emblems will
then be displayed in the store for all to
see. Proceeds are split between the local
FFA chapter, the state FFA association
and the National FFA Foundation.
To buy a paper emblem, visit a participating Southern States Cooperative near
you.
Aylett Country Day School Varsity
ACDS middle school varsity team. L-R, Chatham Murray, Sammie Pierce, Katie Villanueva,
Jaden Ellis, Regan Ellis, and Channing Pitts. The coach is Robbie Pitts.
Hamilton-Holmes Middle School eighth
grader Travis Shumate was named 2015 district spelling bee champion for King William
County Public Schools. Shumate won the
spelling bee by correctly spelling the word
“expertise.” As the district winner, Shumate
will compete at the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Regional Spelling Bee, scheduled for Friday,
March 13, 2015 at the University of Richmond. In order to participate in the county
spelling bee, students from Hamilton-Holmes
Middle School and Acquinton Elementary
School first competed at the school level. The
top five spellers from each grade level in
grades three through eight were invited to
compete in the KWCPS spelling bee.
Travis Shumate
Tyler Hale is HHMS National Geographic Bee
Champion
Tyler Hale, a 6th grade student at
Hamilton-Holmes Middle School,
won the school competition of the
National Geographic Bee on
January 29 and a chance at a
$50,000 college scholarship. The
school Bee, at which students
answered questions on geography,
was the first round in the 27th
annual National Geographic Bee.
The HHMS runner-up was 8th
grade student Cayla Durnal. Nine
students competed in the final
round of the school competition,
which was initiated at the classTyler Hale & Cayla Durnal
room level with a preliminary
competition.
Thousands of schools around the United States and in the five U.S. territories are participating in the 2015 Bee. The school champions, including Tyler, will take a written
test; up to 100 of the top scorers on that test in each state will then be eligible to compete in their state Bee on March 27.
The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., for state winners to participate in the Bee national championship rounds
May 11-13, 2015. The first-place national champion will receive a $50,000 college
scholarship, a lifetime membership in the Society including a subscription to National
Geographic magazine, and a trip to the Galápagos Islands, courtesy of Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic.
Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien will moderate the national finals on May
13. The program will air on television. Check local listings for dates and times.
6372 Mechanicsville Turnpike Suite 106 Mechanicsville
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Principal’s List
2nd 9 weeks (2014-2015)
Principal’s List (all A’s) and Honor Roll (A’s
and B’s) Kindergarten : Mrs. Strable’s class
– Principal’s List - Carter Charnick, Shaniya
King-Bey, Jakari Lewis, Lilith McGuire,
Alahnna Roane. Honor Roll – Na'Shia Braxton, Amelia Draper, Logan Isard, Joseph Lane,
David Leitner, Anya Morris, Savannah Musick, Sara Perez, Brendan Snowdan, Isaiah
Taliaferro, Lucas Wauhop, Damarian Wise. 1st
Grade : Ms. Brooks’ class- Principal’s List Melyndie Myers. Honor Roll – Jaycob Calkins, Mariah Hudson, Saniyah Malone, Serenity Walsh. Mrs. Haase’s class- Principal’s
List – Allison Paulette, Makahlah Taylor.
Honor Roll – Daniel Bernal-Lopez, Elijah
Byrd, Isabella Damers, Savanna Davis, Jermara Green, Lainey Ware. 2nd Grade: Mrs.
Banks class – Principal’s List –Ethan Silva.
Honor Roll - Oliva Byrd, Leo Farner, Isabela
Felipe, Skylar Neff, Melissa Pollard, Neveah
Scott. Mrs. Harper’s class – Principal’s List
– Owen Keating. Honor Roll- Peyton Brooks,
Astrid Camp, Daniella De’Angelo, Clover
Hurley, Trevor Thurston. 3rd Grade: Ms.
Doan’s class – Principal’s List - Micah Wauhop. Honor Roll –Haley Asbury, De’Andre
Brown, Joseph Hersey, Kameren Jones, Ryan
Lane, Madisen McKinney, Sebastian Owen,
Tessa Post, Aracely Rubio, Daisy Rubio,
Wyatt Sheley. 4th Grade: Ms. Billups’ class –
Principal’s List – Dylan Thornsberry, Zachary
Thrift. Honor Roll – Elijah Boone, Kenneth
Garnett. Mrs. Haynes class – Honor RollHope Ayers, Kenneth Byrd, Lilly Hall, Trait'n
Keniston, Ethan Reynolds, Madison Stovall.
5th Grade: Mr. Herring’s class – Principal’s
List – Devin Creech, Sanai Oakley, Alexis
Thompson. Honor Roll – Dylan Blizzard,
Taylor Darnell, Richard DeAngelo, Elizabeth
Halfhill, Marisol Santos, Jeremiah Smiley. Mr.
Oakley’s class – Principal’s List – Tiana
Holmes, Timothy Post, Natasjha Stone. Honor
Roll- Bailey Combs, Alyanah Cotty, Tiffany
Halfhill, Keyera Harvey, Nashawn Jones,
Daniel Owens. 6th Grade: Ms. Pohlman’s
class – Principal’s List – Rylei Creech, Brittney Nelson, Jisel Rubio. Honor Roll – Caitlin
Marshall, Kaylee Morris. Mr. Strable’s class
– Principal’s List - Katie Gallihugh, Zachary
Sheley, Emily Shippe. Honor Roll – Austin
Esposito, Delila Guerrero, Domaniq Harcum,
Whitney Nelson, Paula Perez, Grace Silva,
Tecumseh Troyer 7th Grade: Mr. O’Brien’s
Principal’s List – Stacey Brandenburg, Elissa
Smith, Kuayne Wise. Honor Roll – Keyonna
Burrell, Antonio Carter, Jr., Justini Lewis,
Jeremiah Morris, Asia Scott, Gwyneth Stubbs.
Mrs. Rowe’s class – Principal’s List - Mihaughany Redd. Honor Roll - Natasha Boone,
Ashley Damers, Nikita Jones, Aziah Marshall,
Lilly Peveto, Allen Pollard.
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Cavilers Wrestling at State Championship
Tyler Gilbertson at the top of the podium winning the 2A-220 Class
The King William Cavaliers Wrestling
team attended the State Championship
tournament in Salem Virginia. The team
place 4th overall. The following wrestlers
places in their class:
106 Eian Browing (6th place, alternate) 120 Shane Shannon (4th place) - 126
Kevin Overstreet (2nd place) - 145 Kyle
Harley (4th place) - 220 Tyler Gilbertson
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apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Business owners and managers meet at
DON PEDRO’S RESTAURANT
Jeremy Yorke of The Yorke Agency, introduces himself to the group.
Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's
possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
Francis of Assisi
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Reduce energy use during frigid temperatures
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has taken the necessary steps to be prepared for record cold temperatures and
encourages its members to do the same.
Paul Gillespie, REC’s energy advisor, says, “The colder the
temperature, the more electricity you use. On a very cold winter day, a home heating system runs longer to circulate warm
air through the home. More people also stay inside on cold
days using more electricity than they would if they weren’t
home.”
Members are encouraged to use these energy efficiency tips to
help reduce energy use during these frigid days.
Lower the Thermostat: Set your thermostat as low, and as
comfortable, as possible. You can reduce heating costs by two
percent for every degree you lower the thermostat. Use a programmable thermostat to lower the temperature when you are sleeping or away from home and
to gradually raise the temperature prior to the time you awake or arrive home. Wear layers to
help you stay warm.
Replace or Clean Filters: Dirty filters make your heating system work harder. For maximum
efficiency, clean or replace your air filters every month. Avoid filters that will allow you to see
your hand on the other side and electrostatic filters.
Unblock Vents: Maximize heat efficiency by unblocking vents and vacuuming out dust from
cold air returns. While space heaters can be a quick heating solution, keep in mind that they use
a large amount of energy that can lead to a higher electric bill.
Reverse Fan: Reverse your ceiling fan in the winter to push warm air down into the room.
Remember to run it on slow to prevent cold drafts. When not in the room always turn the ceiling
fan off.
Open Drapes: On sunny winter days, open draperies or blinds to let the sun’s warmth in. Close
them at night to keep the cold air outside.
Use towels or blankets to seal areas at the base of exterior doors or windows where heat often
escapes.
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Woodlawn-Sandy, also referred to as the
“Circus House,” is a late 18th c. frame,
three-bay home with dormered gambrel
roof and a large chimney at each end. The
front doors, original to the house, open to
a center hall with three-foot high
wainscoting. Originally believed to have
been built by the Wood family from
Woodville, the house was acquired by
Captain P. A. Sandy in 1859. The home is
complete with period antiques, including
European bird themed prints and the
owners’ collection of antique clocks.
During the 1940s, Woodlawn-Sandy was
a winter resting place for a traveling circus
known as the Johnny J. Jones Exposition.
The English basement, with its built in
brick wine cellar, displays circus
memorabilia honoring the property’s
unique history. Behind the house sits a
large barn with high-pitched roof where
circus carriages were stored. Notable is a
summer kitchen house containing pottery
and kettles indicative of the period and an
antique Virginia farm table. A unique
guest house repurposed from three
chicken houses is adorned with 1940s
New England cottage furniture, paying
homage to the Mrs. Wyatt’s roots.
Stepping on crushed clam shells, one
approaches English style gardens that
align a brick pathway and include
perennials and numerous native plants.
Steven and Elsbeth Wyatt, owners.
The tour, “18th Century Charm and
Coastal Splendor of Essex County,” features
five homes in Essex County-four of which
were built in the 1700s. The tour will feature
interior floral designs by garden club
members, elegant furnishings and historic
collections, 18th century and English
inspired gardens, native gardens, and
restored outbuildings that reflect colonial
life. Garden Week tour will take place on
Friday, April 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wildfire season in Virginia began Sunday, February 15th
The 75-day spring wildfire season in the into effect. Citizens are reminded to be
Commonwealth begins Sunday when the 4 extra careful with any open-air fire from
p.m. Burn Law (which allows burning now through April 30th.
only between 4 p.m. and midnight) goes
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LEGAL AID CONTINUES TO OFFER FREE LEGAL
SERVICES TO KING WILLIAM RESIDENTS
John R. Rellick, Managing Attorney of
Rappahannock Legal Services in Tappahannock, will be available at the conference room adjacent to the King William
County General District Courtroom, 351
Courthouse Lane, King William, starting
at 10:00 a.m. on the following upcoming
Wednesdays: March 25 th , April
29th. Attorney Rellick will meet with persons from King William and King &
Queen counties seeking free legal services.
It is best to contact the Tappahannock
office of Rappahannock Legal Services in
advance at (804) 443-9393 to determine
eligibility for services and reserve an appointment time at the King William out-
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also continues to serve clients out of their
Tappahannock office at 407 Prince Street.
Rappahannock Legal Services provides
free legal services out of its Tappahannock
office to residents of King William and
King & Queen counties, plus 5 other
counties surrounding Tappahannock. Eligibility is based on a household’s income
and assets. Only those households below
specified income levels for household size
are eligible for services. Services are provided in many kinds of civil cases. However personal injury cases, traffic cases
and criminal cases are not handled by
Rappahannock Legal Services.
Pet Adoption
The Regional Animal Shelter
always has healthy dogs and
puppies available for adoption, like those seen here.
Kennel visiting hours are
Monday-Friday 11am-4pm,
Wednesdays until 6pm, and
Saturdays from 11am-2pm.
20201 King William Rd, King
William, VA, 23086.
For more information,
please call us at 804-7694983 or email us at
[email protected]
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Calendar entries are Non Profit Only, F A M I Y
L I F E B A P T I S T Sunday, March 15, during the 11:00 contact office 769-1949.
free up to 50 words. Over 50, will be CHURCH has moved to, 7753 am. worship service. The congregation Shepherd's UMC Please join us
charged 40 cent a word.
and invited church members will join on Sundays for worship service at 9:30
CHRISTIAN
Christian Fellowship Ministries
(CFM) Revival
March 25th-March 27th Pastor
Edwards will be traveling to
Timmonsville, SC for a 3- Day
Revival. Please call Elder Julie Peters
at 804-263-2405 or email
[email protected] for more
information.
Corinth Christian Church
9153 Dabneys Mill Rd, Manquin
invites you to worship and fellowship
with us at one of our services. Sunday
School-10am, Worship Service-11am.
Wed. Bible Study-7:30pm. March 7–
3pm movie, God is not dead, free.
New Mount Olive Christian Center
Founder and Pastor is Rev. Ulric L
Eley, Jr. Join us each Sunday morning
at 9:30AM for Spiritual Growth
Institute and Morning Worship begins
at 11:15AM. We are located at 109
Commons Park Circle, Suite F
Manquin VA 23106. (next to Jo’Jo’s)
For more information please call 804769-3332.
BAPTIST
Bethlehem Baptist Church located
4389 The Trail (Rote 14) Burlington.
23023. Call 804-363-1167 for
additional information.
Beulah Baptist Church will host a
Lenten Revival series each Sunday
night at 6 PM on March, 8, March 15,
and March 22. Guest speaker on March
8th will be The Rev. Wilbert Talley,
Pastor of Third Union Baptist Church
in King William County. Special music
and nursery provided each night.
Beulah Church is located at 4805 W.
River Rd. about 6 1/2 miles northwest
of Aylett near the intersection of
Dorrell Rd.
Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy,
Aylett, on Sundays @10:00 a.m.
We want to invite you to our
exciting worship experience.
COME JOIN US! For more
information, contact: Pastor Gus
Agostino (804) 769-2534
www.visitfamilylife.com
Mattaponi Baptist Church
Pastor: David Anthony, (804)725-2863
13468 The Trail, King & Queen C.H.,
Sunday School (10am) Worship
Service (11am) Prayer Meeting Second
Thursday, 7pm Bible Study Third and
Fourth Wednesdays, 7pm
Rock Spring Baptist Church
The Annual March Day Service will be
held on Sunday March 15, at 3pm. The
Providence Male Chorus, Aylett, will
render the music.
Sharon Baptist Church
located at 901 Sharon Road across
from KW High School. Sun morning
coffee & doughnuts at 8:45am,
followed by Sun School all ages at
9:15am. Morning Worship Service
10:30am. Nursery provided. Sun
Evening Bible Study at 6
pm. Additional Bible Study 10am on
Tues; 7pm on Wednesdays prayer
meeting. Youth (7th–12th graders) 7pm
Wed. Office hours 9am to 2pm Mon –
Thur. 769-2320
St. Stephens Baptist Church
Visit our historic church, serving God
and community since 1842. Sunday
school at 10 and worship service at 11.
Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7:30
PM. We’re easy to find, right off Route
360 at the St. Stephens Church
stoplight. Go ¼ mile south on Route
14 (The Trail) and you can’t miss us!
Telephone 804-769-8833
Saint Paul Baptist Church
PRAYER MARCH God's people will
be marching to the glory of the Lord on
to pray and march inside the sanctuary
and around the property
perimeters.
Please bring or wear
comfortable shoes.
The Union Hope Baptist Church of
King William Deacons Ministry will be
sponsoring a State Rally on March 8,
2015 at 3:00 p.m. Soldiers of Vision of
Richmond City will be in concert. All
are invited to attend.
Third Union Baptist Church,
Walkerton Road, invites you to
fellowship with us on March 22, 2015
at 11:00 am as we celebrate our Family
and Friends' Day. Our theme for the
day is "It's time to fill the house with
family and friends."Dr. Lloyd C. Jones,
Former Principal of King William High
School will deliver the morning
message. Lunch will be served after the
morning service. The afternoon service
will begin at 2:30 pm with Dr. Isiah
Speller of the Word of the truth
Christian Ministries , Fredericksburg,
and his Church Family.
Zion Baptist Church The Hospitality
Ministry of Zion Baptist Church, King
& Queen C.H., will be sponsoring a
“Shoe Rally”, 3rd Sunday, March 15,
2015 at 3:00 p.m. The Sensational
Gospel Tones will be in full
concert. Come and get ready for your
blessings
LUTHERAN
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Wednesday, March 4- Midweek Lenten
Dinner at 6 p.m. Worship Service at 7
p.m. Theme: "Psalms of the Penitent.
Wednesday, March 11- Dinner at 6
p.m. Worship Service at 7
p.m. Theme: "Psalms of the Penitent".
Wednesday, March 18- Lenten Dinner
at 6 p.m. Worship Service at 7
p.m. Theme: "Psalms of the Penitent".
Wednesday, March 25- Lenten Dinner
at 6 p.m. Worship Service at 7
p.m. Theme: "Psalms of the Penitent".
8100 Shady Grove Rd.,
Mechanicsville- Rev. Rodney Bitely,
Pastor 427-7500 www.saintpaullcms.com
METHODIST
Epworth United Methodist Church
Annual Pancake Supper & 5th
Auction Sale! In Fellowship Hall. 11
Epworth Rd. in Aylett on Sat. March
21, from 5 to 7 p.m. donations: adults
$10,children 10 & under $5. drive thru
avail. Located on the corner of
Epworth Rd. & King William Rd. in
King William. Proceeds benefit church
building fund. Church service Sunday
at 9:00am followed by fellowship &
refreshment. Sunday school classes for
all ages begins at 10:30. For info please
am and Sunday school at 11:00 am.
Shepherd's UMC, A Church For All
People!
New Mount Olive Christian Center
Men & Women's Ministry
Workshop Session For Youth Please
Come Join Us Every Sunday
Morning @ 9:30AM for Spiritual
Growth Institute and Worship Service
@ 11:30AM. Our Address is 109
Commons Park Circle, Suite F
Manquin (Located in the King William
Commerce Park Commons Center)
PRESBYTERIAN
Saint James Presbyterian Church
(the little church next to King
William Courthouse) 411 Courthouse
Lane. Our regular service is held on
Sundays at 10:30 AM. Communion
held on the first Sunday of every
month.
PENTECOSTAL
First Assembly of God
“Focusing on your family” is this
year’s theme. Ea. Sun @ 11am we will
be teaching vital principles from the
Bible. Biblical counseling is available
by appt. call 785-5683 or email
[email protected] 4 mi. east of
W.P. 3976 Lewis B. Puller Mem.
Hgwy. (Rt. 33)
EPISCOPAL
Saint David’s Episcopal Church
Aylett
“To Know Christ Jesus and to make
Christ Known” All are welcome to our
11am Worship Service and Children’s
Sunday School. 1st Sundays of the
month are Youth Service & Morning
Prayer, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays are
Holy Communion. 11291 West River
Rd. Aylett (next to public boat landing)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Men
Fellowship is vacationing in Cape Cod,
Massachusetts including Chatham,
Plymouth and Boston. The dates are
August 23 - 27. If you have any
questions call Charles at 804-843-7497
or Clarence at 843-4643. located at
15th & F Streets, West Point.
NON-DEMONITIONAL
TWIN RIVERS COMMUNITY
CHURCH Sunday mornings
10:30AM. You will experience a
message that you can understand
and people that you can relate to.
Come casual, dressed up, barefoot.
located at 694 Sharon Road, King
William, 23086 (right next to the
King William Library). Donations
needed for our Community Closet!
Please donate canned goods to be
given to neighbors in need. Call
221-5641 for info.
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Calendar entries are Non Profit Only, month. Starting promptly at 8AM. ALL Patricia at 804-785-2245
Three Rivers SWCD Board of
free up to 50 words. Over 50, will be You Can Eat for $6.6250 Rich/Tapp Free Afternoon Off for Caregivers!
Directors Meetings
charged 40 cent a word.
Tpk. 229-9529.
Bring your senior loved ones to a The Three Rivers Soil & Water
25 Annual Catfish Tournament
April 4, 7 to 3pm, rain or shine
Mattaponi River at Walkerton boat
ramp. Sponsored by Walkerton Comm.
Fire Assn. call Ed Wilson 769-2060 or
Ronnie
Helmick
7694806.facebook.com-Walkerton
Volunteer Fire Department.
Annual King William Ruritan Club
Fish Fry.
Mark your calendar
for Tuesday April 14, 2015 from 3 7pm at the Club facilities on Rt 30.
Enjoy a delicious meal consisting of
catfish, shad roe, cole slaw, bacon,
hush puppies, and clam chowder....all
washed down with your favorite golden
beverage while listening to some "good
ole bluegrass music". Tickets are $20
each and can be purchased from any
Ruritan member.
They are also
available at King William Pharmacy,
Union Bank in Manquin, 360
Hardware, and West Store... call 804991-0812 or 769-2063 for more
information.
Calling all Cancer Survivors and
Caregivers
Please call Ann Garner at (804)2964026 to register and come on out and
support King William Relay for Life at
KWHS on May 9th from 3-10pm.
There is no fee to register. Lets
STAMP OUR CANCER TOGETHER!
American Legion Post 314 Members
Meeting
Welcomes ALL veterans from ALL
branches of the military for coffee,
conversation & camaraderie to our
monthly Veteran’s Coffee Café`. Held
every 3rd Friday each month beginning
at 10AM. 6250 Rich/Tapp Tpk. 2299529.
Pancake Breakfast
K.W. American Legion Post 314
welcomes ALL to our monthly pancake
breakfast held every 4th Saturday each
King & Queen Branch Library
Learn Windows MovieMaker
Thursday, March 12, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Ages 11-18. Make your own movie
with Windows MovieMaker!
Storytimes Thursday, March 5, 12, 19,
and 26 Family, 10:30 a.m., all ages
Call 804-769-1623 or visit the library
at 396 Newtown Road for more
information.
Upper King William Branch Library
Dr. Seuss's Birthday Party Monday,
March 2, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Ages 4-8.
Join us for a special evening Storytime
with Mrs. Joy Washington and Mrs.
Suzi Sherman from Cool Spring
Primary School. Animoto Oscar Night
Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m
UKW Adult Book Club Monday,
March 23, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Storytimes
Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, and 25
Family, 10:30 a.m., all ages Call 804769-3731 or visit the library at 694-J
Sharon Road for more information
West Point Branch Library Wii Be
Gaming Thursday, March 12, 6:30 7:30 p.m. Ages 11-18. Family Movie
Matinee Saturday, March 14, Noon 2:00 p.m. All ages. A Taste of History
Monday, March 23, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Recipes contributed by West Point
citizens published by Historical Society
Movie Night Thursday, March 26,
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Ages 13 & up
Storytimes Friday, March 6, 13, 20,
and 27 Family, 10:30 a.m., all ages
Call 804-843-3244 or visit the library
at 721 Main Street for more
information
FASHION SHOW featuring fashions
from Divin’ Off the Dock, cold plate
luncheon, wine, tea, silent auction,
door prizes, and raffles. Tickets $30.
11:00 AM on March 28, van den
Boogaard Hall, West Point. Sponsored
by The Monday Club. Profits will be
distributed to local charities. Contact
special event on the third Thursday of
every month!
Caregivers get an
afternoon off (1:00-5:00 p.m.) while
their seniors enjoy fellowship in a safe
environment with fun-filled activities
planned especially for them.
For
information and registration, call 804769-4407.
Sponsored by United
Methodist Women, McKendree UMC,
4347 Manfield Road, Manquin.
Compassion Closet, located on Sharon
Road next to King William Library,
offers clothes, furniture and food when
available. Donations of these items and
money are always welcome and
needed. Hours are Monday from 12 – 3
p.m. and Thursday from 10 – 12. Other
times by appointment. For information
call 221 – 4341.
PETS
Good Homes Needed For Good Pets
Regional Animal Shelter, 20201 King
William Road, King William 804-7694983. Kennel visiting hours Mon.–Fri.
11a.m.-4p.m., Wed. eve. until 6pm.,
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1 1 a m . - 2 p m .
www.petfinder.com email:
[email protected]
10-Week GED® Prep Class
Register for free GED® Prep class with
MP R.A.C.E. Adult Education class
runs from 3/2/15 – 5/14/15. Must
register in advance. Contact MP
R.A.C.E. at 888-769-1151 or print,
complete, and mail in class registration
form from www.mprace.org.
Help Wanted!
If you love animals please consider
becoming a foster parent. You provide
a safe and loving home, Indian Rivers
Humane Society will provide food and
medical. Please call 804-885-3109 x2
for further information. Someone will
call you back. You can help save lives!
Three Rivers SWCD Board of
Directors
Monthly Board of Directors meetings
on third Monday ea. month. Public
invited. If you would like to attend,
please contact us at (804)443-2327 ext.
101.
Conservation District will hold its
monthly Board of Directors meetings
on the third Monday of each month.
The public is invited. If you would like
to attend, please contact us at (804)
443-2327 ext. 101.
NAMI Mid-Tidewater Family
Support Group Thursday, March
19: will meet at 7 p.m. at the King
William Counseling Center. Call 804241-7330 for information
King William County On-Going
Nurturing Parenting Program
Every Monday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
King William Counseling Center,
1041 Sharon Road, KW. $20 Per/
Session + $20 Handbook. 15-week
On-Going Nurturing Parenting
Program takes place year round
parents can enroll any time. Preregistration is required. To register
please call us at:1-888-PREV550 or 804-642-5402 or email us
at [email protected]
Boy Scout Troop/Venture Scout
Crew #531 is having a spaghetti dinner
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F r i d a y
March 6th Immanuel Episcopal
Church, 3263 Old Church Road. 6:30
pm until 8:00 pm. Tickets can be
purchased in advance or at the door.
$7.00 for ages 12 thru adult, $5.00 for
ages 5-11, free for children 4 & under.
Call Jennifer at 804-769-1203 to hold
or purchase tickets.
INDIAN RIVERS HUMANE
SOCIETY Join us for our 8th
annual Casino Night on Saturday
March 21st 7-11pm at the KW Fire
Station in Aylett. Games of chance,
great prizes, hors d'oeuvres and a
cash bar await you. All proceeds
raised benefit IRHS and KWFD.
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SERVICES
High Speed Internet
Order the High Speed Satellite Internet
that is now available in King William and
King & Queen! Speeds up to 12-Mbps
down and 3-Mbps up.
Starting at $50/month.
Order now by Calling 874-3294
Computer Services & Repair
Home or Business
Call Armistead @ 874-3294
Call Armistead.com
Norman’s Tree Service: Tree removal,
topping, trimming, stump grinding, brush
chipping, storm damage and tractor work.
No job too big or small, 75 ft. bucket
truck. Free Estimates, reasonable prices.
Licensed & Insured. Locally owned &
operated. Call 769-7197
Steven’s Handyman Jr.: Reasonable,
quality work, well experienced, any type
yard work, painting, mulching, tree
work, grass cutting, power washing, etc.
Free Estimates & Insured. Call 8528403 (c)
Pollard’s Landscaping, Trees trimmed
and removed. 60ft. Bucket Truck, Asphalt
Repair & Sealing, Mulching, Grass
Cutting, Fertilizing, Seeding, Power
raking, Tree Pruning, Driveway Repair ,
Fine & Rough Grading, Lot Clearing,
Trash Removal, Demolition, Drainage
Problems, Install and Repair Septic
Systems, Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Pressure
Washing, Painting, Staining. We transport
auto’s, boats, farm machinery, mobile
homes & misc. freight. Call 445-1063
Licensed & Insured.
S. A Dunbar Construction 804-4025019. ALL your Home Improvements
and Repairs! Decks and Handrails
Custom Tile Work Replacement Interior
and Exterior Doors Custom trim
Custalow’s Piano Service: Tuning and
Repairs! Call 769-9234
TREE SERVICE: Over 30 years
experience, removal deadwooding,
trimming, storm cleanup. Fully Insured.
Free Estimates. Locally owned
Please call 804-763-9173
Auto Glass Installed: Bullzeye Glass,
Windshield replacement, rock chip repair,
same day mobile service. Direct billing
for Insurance. Locally owned. Call 804335-4807
P.C. Lurry Home Painting & Repairs:
Interior & Exterior. Gutters, Roofing,
Siding, Decks and other home repairs.
Affordable Rates, Licensed & Insured.
Call 804-769-2253 or cell 804-994-3128
MALLORY
ELECTRIC
Residential and Commercial electrical
service and installations Also generator
installations. Licensed and insured. BBB.
Call 746-4350 for a free estimate or visit
mallory-electric.com
Lamp Repair & Restoration: Do you
have a sentimental lamp that’s not
working? FEAR NOT. Excellent service
shall
be
the
primary
at animals
responsibility, in accordance with the
Cleaning by Gina-Will clean your home Code of Virginia. Duties are related to the
or office. Quality work at an affordable daily care of Shelter animals, maintenance
rate. Licensed & Insured. Reference and housekeeping tasks to include
available upon request. 17 yrs. cleaning and disinfecting of the animal
Experience. Call Gina Lumpkin holding areas, workrooms, and public
areas; proper nutrition, sanitary housing
804-822-1040
and basic medical needs. Assists
customers when reclaiming, adopting or
admitting
animals
and
promote
Seasoned firewood for sale, all Oak and responsible pet ownership. Assists with
Hickory
with
d e l i v e r y office/clerical tasks as may be required,
Call 769-7197
maintains accurate records. Performs
related duties as required. Position
requires moderate physical effort,
including the ability to lift objects up to
100 pounds.
Minimum
qualifications
include
candidates that are at least 18 years old,
have a high school diploma or GED
equivalent; animal care or animal
husbandry training or experience that
demonstrates the required knowledge,
skills and abilities; to identify signs of
animal illnesses, diseases and injuries;
identify breeds, age and gender. May be
required to obtain applicable certification
(s) as deemed necessary by the County.
Dependable work history required. Must
possess a valid State driver’s license.
Part Time Seasonal Truck Driver CDL. Send county application form and resume
drug test DMV Records required. Retired including three professional references to
person welcomed. Please apply in person Regional Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 215,
E.O.E Crop Production Services. Aylett King William, Virginia 23086 or
completed application may be brought to
804-769-9200
the Animal Shelter. Application form may
Full Time Fertilizer Applicator CDL be obtained on the county web site at
preferred. Drug test DMV Records www.kingwilliamcounty.us. http://
required. Please apply in person E.O.E www.kingwilliamcounty.us/employment
Crop Production Services, Aylett 804-769- app.pdf. Open until filled. EOE
9200
Available! Call
804-247-3370
DOC
Anytime
FOR SALE
JOBS AVAILABLE
Sheriff’s Office of King and Queen Co.,
is accepting applications for the full-time,
position of Communications Dispatcher.
We are looking for dedicated persons able
to work a 12 hour shift, including
holidays, night shifts and weekends.
Starting, salary range:$23,000-$26,000.
Minimum requirements: Applicants must
be at least 18 years of age, be a U.S.
citizen, be a high school graduate and
must successfully pass an extensive
background investigation. Benefits
include: Career development training,
Healthcare and VRS retirement plans.
Please download an application package at
the King and Queen County website.
www.kingandqueenco.net or you may
pick up an employment package at the
Sheriff’s Office. 804-785-7400 Closing
date: March 31,2015 Equal Opportunity
Employer
COUNTY OF KING WILLIAM,
ANIMAL CARE TECNICIAN, PARTTIME POSITIONS
King William County is seeking
applicants for a part-time Animal Care
Technician position for the Regional
Animal Shelter. This position averages
120 hrs/mo; every other weekend and
rotating holidays required, $10.00/hr. This
is a permanent year round position.
Lawful, proper, and humane care of
DOG & CAT
SERVICES
Critter Care Pet Sitting: We offer
affordable and professional care for your
pet in the comfort of their home. We also
offer walking programs. Call 804-3397265
Boarding, Twin Ponds Kennels, Indoor/
Outdoor runs, heated & air conditioned.
Obedience Training & Gun Dog Training.
Call Patty or Danny Waltman 769-3095 or
370-8793 www.twinpondskennels.com
DOG BOARDING: Indoor, outdoor,
private runs, individual attention.
Conveniently located 1/4 mile off 360
near Rt. 30. Reservation suggested.
Edgewood Farm 769-4838
HORSES
EDGEHILL STABLES Learn more than
just how to ride; learn horsemanship.
Offering lessons to adults and children in
Hunter Dressage and Western Dressage.
Beginners to advanced. Shows held on
site, on farm leasing of horses/ponies.
Contact Anne @ (804)769-1115
FOR RENT
APARTMENT FOR RENT Aylett Brick 2 Bedroom, large eat-in kitchen,
washer-dryer, excellent location, From
$735. per month. “Rent Special”
7690867 www.colonialsquareapartments.com Bridges Head Start and Early Head
Start are now accepting applicaTwo year old duplex near Millers Tavern, tions! These are FREE comprehenTwo bedrooms/Two bath. Large Kitchen sive programs that serve children
with eat in bar. Storage shed. Security ages 6 weeks to 4 years of age in the
deposit $500.00. Rent $750.00. Call: 443- counties of Gloucester, Mathews,
9657 or 450-3646
Middlesex, King William, King and
Queen, Charles City, New Kent, and
the City of West Point. Please conLAND
&
HOMES
F O R tact Taren Thomas at 804-843-2289or
SALE: Waterfront lot-$45,000 ~ K&Q email her at [email protected] to
29.25+- Acres $99,950 ~255 Belmont start the application process.
Lane-$85,000~ 161 Field View Lane$95,000 Call ELLEN OTEY with Twin
Rivers Realty, Inc. to SELL YOUR
HOME OR LAND. 804-241-4314
REAL ESTATE
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