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Country Courier
Volume 27, Issue 27
Serving the King William and King and Queen Communities since 1989
Townsend Named New Clinical Director
Remembering Susan Mickens
By Gene Campbell
Right up to the end Susan Mickens was
coming into her office at the County
Administration building and making sure the
paper work was up to date and in order for the
upcoming Presidential election. Susan, King
William County General Registrar since
January 1, 2007, lost her battle with cancer on
September 27, 2016. Born July 4, 1956 and a
graduate of West Point High School, Susan
started her career with the county in 1989
serving as a receptionist and worked part time
in the registrar office before becoming general
registrar.
Please see REMEMBERING SUSAN
MICKENS, on page 12.
Lance Townsend
Michelle, Remington & Tim McDonald
Lance Townsend, D.P.T. will take the position of Clinical Director at King William
Physical Therapy. Lance, a doctor of Physical Therapy and MCV graduate in 2008,
will be managing the clinic. The owners, Michelle & Tim McDaniel will be moving to
Blacksburg to be closer to family.
Tim & Michelle want to express their thanks for the support they received over the
past 13 years. Tim said, “We have a great staff in place and feel confident King
William Therapy will be in good hands.”
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Susan Mickens
“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS.”
Walking Tall Model Raffle at ACDS Touch-A-Truck Event
King William Cavs Homecoming Thriller
Maxie Broaddus driving his Monster Truck, Walking Tall
Wide receiver Alex Dandridge #8 dives
for football early in the game
Homecoming King Charlie Gray and
Queen Cynese Spurlock
By Gene Campbell
King William High School held their homecoming on October 7th.
Please see SPORTS, on page 9
When the late Maxie Broaddus of Sparta, VA began showing his regionally famous monster
truck, Walking Tall, little did he know the circuitous route the truck would take. Broaddus first
introduced his truck locally at small gatherings, community events, birthday parties, and
children’s events. From the onset, his intention was to do it for the children, with the motto “IT’S
ALL ABOUT THE KIDS” emblazoned on the side of the truck.
Please see WALKING TALL, on page 14.
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KING WILLIAM REPUBLICANS MEET AND GREET
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Publisher’s Message
COOK OUT.....(left to right) John Hubbard and Debbie Blanchard cook up some
burgers and dogs while Curtis Mason and John Breeden discuss the upcoming election.
By Gene Campbell
The rain didn't dampen the spirits of
those attending the King William
Republican Party "get together" on
Saturday October 8 at the King William
Ruritan Park. Local republicans gathered
and mingled while eating delicious
hamburgers and hot dogs cooked on the
grill by John Hubbard. Chairman
Cecil Schools said this was not a fund
raiser or a membership drive just a "good
ole fashion" picnic while distributing
some campaign signs and stickers for the
upcoming election.
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October is such a busy month with so many community events and festivals. Soon
the leaves will be changing and shorter cooler days will follow. All the seasons
have their own special charm and beauty. Keep positive thoughts and you will attract positive things into your life. Remember to take deep breaths and let go of
negative thoughts and stress. Stay in the moment, yesterday is gone; tomorrow will
take care of itself.
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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.
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Equine Talk Sponsored by:
360 Hardware and T-Town Tack
Bees and Mules
By Allen Brintley and “Pip”
My hand is itching this morning
while I’m writing this article. The
reason is because a couple of days
ago while working around the fence
in the pasture, I stumbled on some
ground bees and got stung pretty
good. Under cover of darkness, I
returned and eliminated the problem.
I know Pip doesn’t like bees or wasps
much either. I remember one time
she got stung while out grazing. I
happened to be close and saw her
reaction. Poor old Pip took off so
quick and was kicking so high, I
thought she was in a rodeo. I’m glad
that I wasn’t on her back when it
happened.
I try to keep watch around the barn
for bees and wasp nests. They like to
build them under the eaves and
inside. I know they are trying to stay
out of the weather but they can cause
problems for you and your animals.
One place that they like to build a
nest is in or under our trailers. A
horse trailer is something that we
don’t use everyday and we need to
look for them when we do our safety
check before use. I remember a
couple of years ago getting in the
back of Pip’s trailer to check on the
side panels and hooks and heard a
buzzing. I looked to the rear and just
above the back door up in the corner
was a big wasp nest. That was a
disaster waiting to happen if I had not
seen them before loading Pip. Now
after hooking up and checking the
lights, brakes, tire pressure, etc. I
always check all of the interior and
even under the floor where they like
to build nests. It should be part of
everyone’s safety check list for your
trailer.
Here are a couple of bee jokes for
the kids or for the kid in you.
Why do bees have sticky hair?
Because they use honey combs!
Where do bees sit?
On their bee-hinds! You can email
me at [email protected]
or call 690-7870. I’ll see you on the
trails.
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SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH HOLDS BAZAAR
By Florence Cooke
Despite a rainy Saturday morning,
many dedicated people, including
church members and the community, came out for Sharon Baptist’s
Church annual Fall Bazaar on October 8th, from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Some of the outdoor activities had
been cancelled but tents had been
strategically placed so nobody got
wet. There were local vendors, a
silent auction, yard sale, bake sale,
and food so everyone could find
something special to take home.
The proceeds from this event go to
the church’s annual mission trip to
Haiti in February. Sharon has been doing ongoing mission work in Haiti for the last 20
years. This year’s project was to complete an orphanage but according to Chris Wilson, one of the chairmen of the event, “This year we will be offering support in any
way possible in light of Hurricane Matthew. The Lord has blessed us with the support
of the community today in spite of a rainy day. This event is a team effort by the whole
church. We hope that we are able to show God’s love to our community and wherever
it is needed.”
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Wittman Attends King and
Queen County Republican
Party Meeting
The King and Queen County Republican
Party was pleased to have Rob Wittman,
our Representative to Congress, speak at
the October meeting. Mr. Wittman spoke
on a variety of topics as he took questions
from the attendees. Meetings are open to
everyone, and you do not have to live in
King and Queen County.
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of
each month. They are held at Nick's
Spaghetti and Seafood Restaurant in
Shacklefords, and begin at 6:00 p.m. The
cost for dinner is $18.
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Fields Retirement
Joseph C Fields (JC), retired on
September 30th. He plans to spend a lot
of time with family & friends, hunting,
fishing, and gardening. And then he will
hunt some more.
JC retired from Essex Concrete and
worked many years for Townsend's
Dairy farms. He has always tried to put
all he could into his work, and now he
plans to put all he can into not working.
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RURITANS SERVE UP GOOD FOOD
AND A GOOD TIME !!
Southern Belle Band playing your favorite country and classic rock tunes
By Gene Campbell
Friday October 14 was a beautiful fall
day for the Annual King William Ruritan
Club Octoberfest. Approximately 150
people gathered at the Ruritan Facilities
on Rt 30 to "chow down" on some
delicious BBQ and fixens prepared by the
club members.....and then "kicked up their
heels" while listening to the sounds of the
Southern Belle Band.
The Club thanks everyone for coming
out and supporting this fund raising
event. Money raised from this event and
others throughout the year goes back to
the community in the form of donations to
charitable organizations.
ENJOYING THE NIGHT OUT.....The Ruritans gave the McClure family (left to
right...Jen, Brooklynn and Jay) free tickets to the Octoberfest. Jay who serves in the
Army National Guard left Sunday for Kuwait for a one year tour of duty.
“A flower cannot blossom without sunshine,
and man cannot live without love.”
Max Muller
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LOTS OF FUN, FOOD AND MUSIC AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
STRIKE !!....Kids lined up to bowl
By Gene Campbell
It was a perfect day for a Fall
Festival. The King William Fire
Department held its Annual Fall
Festival on Saturday October 15 and
"kids" as well as "grown ups" enjoyed
the games, and food along with the
music under sunny skies at the Fire
Department building in Aylett. A large
crowd was coming and going all
afternoon.
Many thanks to all who
came out and supported our local fire
and rescue personnel!!
GOOD OLE FOOT STOMPING MUSIC!!...the
crowd was entertained by the Mountain Road
West Band
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Pet Adoption
Hi, I’m “Bridge”! I’m an extremely handsome NEUTERED male Pit Bull that’s
about 2-3 years old and weigh about 70lbs. I
came to the Shelter as a stray after I wandered into someone’s yard. I’m a gentle
fellow that’s very polite and well behaved. I
like to have my ears rubbed and play with
my toys. I get along great with other dogs
and do not mind cats. Ruff!
Regional Animal Shelter
Phone (804)-769-4983
Fax (804)-769-4993
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/RegionalAnimalShelter
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New Nurse at King and Queen Elementary School
Chanetta Wynn is the
new nurse at King and
Queen
Elementary
School. As a graduate of
King and Queen Public
Schools, Ms. Wynn is already a big part of the
community.
Ms. Wynn
has three children, two are
enrolled at King and
Queen Elementary and the
third child is just 8 weeks
old. Ms. Wynn just graduated from Rappahannock
Community College with
an Associates Degree in
Applied Sciences with a
major in Nursing and is
now a
Registered
Nurse. King and Queen
Elementary welcomes Ms.
Wynn and we are very
happy she is here. Nurse Wynn said, "It's easier to build strong children than it is to
repair broken men, and I look forward to building our little cubs into healthy tigers for
many years to come!"
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King William Cavs Homecoming Thriller
Cavalier receiver Brenon Sawdy #9 celebrates his go ahead touchdown
By Gene Campbell
The King William homecoming fans
were treated to a "thriller" on October 7th
as the Cavaliers down 30 - 15 early in the
third quarter roared back to score twice in
the third quarter and once in the fourth
quarter to send the Panthers home with a
38 - 30 loss. Wide receiver Brenon Sawdy
muscled his way across the goal line with
1:48 left in the third quarter to score the go
ahead touchdown and Quarterback Ryan
Huffman scored the "icing on the cake"
touchdown with 8:17 left in the game.
During halftime Cynese Spurlock was
crowned Homecoming Queen and Charlie
Gray was crowned Homecoming King.
GO CAVS!!!
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Cavaliers vs Blue Devils
Photo by Whitney Lipscomb
touchdown, but they missed the extra
point. King William built a 28 point lead
On Friday, October 14th the King before the Blue Devils scored their only
William Cavaliers traveled to Mathews touchdown. Cavs chocked up another
County to take on the Blue Devils.
victory winning 42-6. GO CAVS!
Brenon Sawdy scored the first Cavs
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WALKERTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Hollyfield Manor
A Southern Farm with Elegance and Charm
Story By Florence Cooke
Pictures by Robbie Coleman
Fire Safety Week takes
place during the month of
October, however, fire departments designate the second
week of October as Fire Prevention Week. The purpose of
Fire Prevention Week is to
raise awareness of the dangers of fire and aids people in
preparing for fire threats.
Fire Chief Andy Aigner asked Walkerton
and other King William agencies to observe
Fire Prevention Week. Walkerton hosted an
open house on Saturday, October 8, from 10
a.m. – 2 p.m. to educate the community by
showing their equipment and promoting fire
safety in the home.
One of the services to the community is
providing and installing fire detectors to the
service area in King and Queen and King
William. Batteries in smoke detectors need
to be tested often and it is recommended that
the batteries be changed in the Spring and
Fall when the time changes. Smoke detectors can awaken family members when
smoke is detected in a home. Smoke detectors should be on every floor, hallways and
every bedroom.
It is also recommended that all homes have
at least one working fire extinguisher. Most
fire extinguishers have expiration dates. If
the date is expired, disregard and another
Hollyfield Manor now open for weddings and special events.
By Danny Clark
one. It can also be serviced by companies
that do this type of work. Baking soda
should be kept in the kitchen for grease and
stove fires.
If there are children in the home, practice
fire escape routes, making sure that everyone knows where to go in case of fire. When
the fire department gets on scene, they can
determine if everyone is safe.
Frankie and Susie Barham looked at a lot
of places to create a location where
weddings and events could take place.
The retired Powhatan couple stopped
looking when they were shown Hollyfield
in King William. After extreme
restoration, the historic eighteenth century
home overlooking a serene 28 acre lake
and lush farmland is now available for
weddings and special events.
The Barham’s children Jessica, Elizabeth
and Jason were involved with the
restoration; Jessica is also involved in the
catering part of the business. Tracy
Gilland with 15 years experience in the
wedding industry is on board to help make
your wedding or special event a treasured
memory.
Frankie Barham said, “The folks here in Owners, Frankie and Susie Barham with
events coordinator Tracy Gilland.
King William have been so kind to us, and
we also want to thank the Mills family for
all their help in this endeavor.”
You won’t meet a nicer couple than Frankie and Susie Barham. King William is
blessed to have them move to our County.
For more information about Hollyfield Manor call them at (804) 495-5122 or at
www.hollyfieldmanor.com.
Colosse Baptist Church
23945 King William Road (Rt. 30)
Sunday, October 23 through
Wednesday, October 26
Guest Speaker: Chris Campbell,
Pastor Howertons Baptist Church
Sunday Morning Service
at 11:00 AM Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday Services at 7:30 PM
COME JOIN US !!
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Pauli & Payette Wedding
The marriage of Miss. Megan
Elizabeth Pauli to Mr. Mitchell
Christian Payette took place
Saturday, October 1, 2016 at
Cousiac Manor, Lanexa, Virginia
officiated by Reverend
Stephen Smith. The bride is the
daughter of David and LeaAnn
Pauli; she is the granddaughter of
John Gibson, Jr., Bernice Mendoza
(late Franklin Davis), Janet and Fred
Pauli. Mitchell is the son of Walter
and Revina Payette; he is the
grandson of Charlotte Adkins (late
Donald Ray Adkins), Carol
Chenault (late Robert Chenault and
the late Eugene Payette). Karen
Pauli was her sister's Maid of
Honor, bridesmaids were Emily
Holt, Crystie McIlyar, Jen Lusk,
Jennifer Shelton, Elizabeth Cassity
and honorary Stephanie
Redman. Walter Payette was his
son's best man, groomsmen were
Travis Vann, Ken McIlyar, Richard
Payette, Chris Finley, and Mark
Lantz. Savanna Lusk was the flower
Mrs. Megan Payette
girl and Christian Lusk was the ring
bearer. Samantha Stone was a soloist for the ceremony. Megan is a graduate of Bon
Secours College of Nursing, and currently employed by Bon Secours
Hospital. Mitchell is a graduate of Richmond Technical Center, and is employed by
Sprint.
Following a honeymoon cruise, the couple will live in Glen Allen, Virginia.
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Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,
Just My 2 Cents
Dear Editor,
A lesson in how it happens.
I thought I would share a quick editorial on the
roadside sign I see on my daily commute home from
work. I serviced 21 years in the United States Army
active duty in defense of our country and our way of
life. So, I get it. It’s the individual’s right to display
his/her poorly stenciled art work on their property.
Most days I get a good laugh about the over spray and
the attempt at stating his/her views in a sign “tweet”.
However, on my commute home on October 5, 2016
there was a new message on the roadside sign that
actually concerned me. It referenced our newly hired
County Fire Chief and included false or misleading
comments about a request for two (2) assistants. Also
displayed on the poorly crafted sign was the Chief’s
salary. Why this is important I’m not clear on. For
someone with his qualifications, responsibilities, and
being on call 24 hours 7 days a week, I think we got a
great deal.
At the County Board of Supervisors work session on
3 October 2016 the Chief requested two (2) part-time
UNPAID VOLUNTEER Assistant Fire Marshalls to
assist in performing fire inspections of the County’s
800 businesses and to support fire investigations. The
Chief further explained there would be minimum cost
to support the effort and he could absorb the cost in
his budget. All the Board members had an opportunity to ask questions. Some of the questions weren’t
well thought out and displayed a lack of understanding.
In closing, at all levels of government we have some
form of open records request whereby you as a citizen
can get the facts. If you don’t like what you hear or
see contact the County at (804) 769-3011 and get the
facts.
I live by the following quote and invite others to join
me, “You either have to be part of the solution, or
you're going to be part of the problem”.
Reading from official county documents the new
Fire Marshall has requested he be given 2 assistants. Budget hawks immediately zero in anytime
we detect a wasteful spending proposal and this has
for 2016 shown to be one of the more ridiculous.
Mr Aigner states that both positions will be unpaid
and filled on a “ voluntary “ basis ? He then goes
on to state that “ due to the level of expertise and
experience the positions will require it is anticipated there will be minimal outlay of funding required” . We know from experience how long this
voluntary position lasts.
Folks, this is how it starts, and given the particular
lies, misstatements and falsehoods over the county
fire/rescue situation perhaps it warrants a little
walk down memory lane.
You might recall just 18 months ago we kept hearing that the problem was daytime staffing MondayFriday at Squad 1, ( KWVFD), that if only the
taxpayers would pony up and pay for daytime
staffing all would be well. That lasted about 10
minutes and no sooner than the Fire Rescue Director resigned did the B.O.S come up with the grand
idea that we should have a FIRE MARSHALL,
pay him $21,000 more a year than we paid the
DIRECTOR ,with benefits ,about a 45% increase
over the last salary, all the while no clear purpose
was laid out as to why any of this made any sense
to begin with. The stated goals of getting a mutual
aid agreement between the squads, finding cost
efficiencies in purchasing, improving response
times, the very same goals the last guy had and just
where do we stand ? The history of government
solving any problem often embodies the philosophy of throwing more money at a problem, often
times only a perceived problem, or one that would
solve itself if government got out of the way.
The documents referenced above go on to state
S.N. Tassinari
King William
$6.99
Breakfast Buffet
Monday-Friday Until 11 a.m.
$6.99
Lunch Express Buffet
Monday-Friday 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Offer good only at participating restaurants. With coupon only. Dine in
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“the assistant fire marshalls will perform annual
fire inspections ensuring that business operations
continue to comply with requirements set forth
within a given occupancy classification. They will
conduct field inspections to ensure fire safety &
compliance with fire and other related codes/
standards”
“ Assistant fire marshalls will be responsible for
performing fire & hazard investigations on suspicious or accidental fires, environmental crimes,
hazardous materials incidents and fire related injuries/deaths to determine cause and origin of fire”
I have lived in King William now for 18 years,
have a pretty good lay of the land. We have had
during that time 1 suspicious fire that I am aware
of, a grocery store that burned down on 360. The
County perhaps has somewhere around 100 or so
businesses. The most glaring question given that
set of facts is “ what in the hell will this guy be
doing that he needs 2 assistants “ ? Does he think
he landed in Norfolk or Richmond ? This in my
opinion is the typical EMPIRE BUILDING we see
so often in local government and why spending
continues unabated. We have thrown a half million
down a rat hole in the last decade on this issue and
not much has changed.
Let us hope the B.O.S comes to their collective
senses and stops the bleeding ( the taxpayer bleeding)
includes 1. The assertion that the Sheriff's Deputies
cannot provide security at the Court House, a
building shared with the Sheriff's Department, is
not rationale. We have the best Sheriff’s Deputies
in Virginia; 2. the demonstrated poor budget judgement of the past Board of Supervisors that increased homeowner's taxes 14 cents per hundred
assessed value last year, while many homeowner's
property values went down, cannot be logically
defended; 3. a Board that implemented a County
Budget resulting in a surplus near $1,000,000
while our school buildings crumble, and lack classrooms, is irresponsible and a key reason that only
two of those Board members, who voted for that
Budget are still on the Board; and 4. Property owners who take full advantage of the Farm Tools, and
Forestry Tax exemptions given to them by past
King William County Board's in the 70's and later,
should be the last to tell the current homeowner's,
and businesses who carry the tax burden of our
County, of how exceptional the County Board
taxing decisions that benefit only the 'plantation
minded class' are. Our History demonstrates how
our founding fathers felt about the Stamp Act taxation, and the like that supported a well to do landed
class. Where do you stand?
Respectfully
Dave Hansen
KWBOS District 4
Bob Shannon
King William T.E.A Party
Dear Editor,
Folks,
I am not one who shirks their elected responsibility to the folks of District 4; I stand by what I was
elected to do. In-turn, with all due respect, I disagree with several issues raised within a recent
Letter-to-the-Editor. My reflection of the material
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Obituaries
Ruckersville, Delaney Boylan and Finley
Boylan, both of York, PA; a brother, Steven
Newcomb and his wife Pat of Aylett; a
daughter-in-law, Chanowan McSherry, brother
-in-law, Ronnie Floyd; and sister-in-law Laura
Lee Newcomb. She was preceded in death by
a son, Perry McSherry in 2014, a sister, Jean
Floyd, and a brother, James Newcomb.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Springettsbury Ambulance Club, 50 Commons
April 18, 2016.
Drive, York, PA 17402. Send condolences at
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will BestLifeTributes.com
be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2016
at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., WALKER
1551 Kenneth Rd. in York, with a visitation Walker, Lewis Herbert of Aylett, Va. passed
from 1-2 p.m. Certified Celebrant Brigitte away on October 1, 2016. He was born on
Morgan will be officiating at the service.
October 20, 1930. He was the 5th of 10
Mrs. McSherry was born in Green Bay, VA children born to the late Herbert and Eliza
on October 22, 1939, the daughter of the late Samuels Walker of Aylett, Va. He was
Richard C. and M. Lena (Nelson) preceded in death by his parents and his
Newcomb. She retired after 19 years as a real brothers George, Horace, Charlie and Emmett
estate agent for Century One, Dale Realty and his sisters Alice Dudley and Estella Farner.
Company in York. Prior to that, she was the He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years
owner and operator of Jenny’s Clover Patch, Mildred M. Walker and his brother Johnnie
children’s clothing stores in Queensgate (Joyce)of Aylett, his sisters Elizabeth
Shopping Center in York and Willow Valley McMullin of Richmond and Patsy Martin
Shopping Center in Lancaster.
(Earl) , a devoted brother -in-law. He is also
Mrs. McSherry was a 1958 graduate of King survived by many nieces , nephews, other
William High School in King William, VA, family and friends to numerous to mention.
where she was a cheerleader, along with her Lewis was a MP in the United States Marines
life-long best friend, Valgene Davenport. She and an employee of DuPont for over 20 years.
reached the Million Dollar Club in real estate Visitation will be at the B.W. White Funeral
sales and enjoyed watching sports, especially Home on Rt. 360, Aylett Wednesday from 6 to
golf, football, and the Olympics.
8 pm. Services will be held 1 pm Thursday at
Along with her husband, Mrs. McSherry Beulah Baptist Church , Aylett with interment
leaves a daughter, Tracey McSherry of York, in the Walker Family Cemetery.
PA; three grandchildren, Isaac McSherry of
McSherry
YORK, PA- Virginia
(Newcomb) McSherry,
76, passed away on
Sunday, October 2, 2016
at York Hospital. She
was the wife of Bobby J.
McSherry. The couple
celebrated their 57th
wedding anniversary on
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In Memoriam
Robert D. Heller
October 19, 1949-October 14, 2014
When the alarm went off, you’d answer the
call,
To help each victim, you went to them all.
You fought the flames and protected others,
Surrounded by your band of brothers.
It’s been two years now since you’ve been
gone,
But, how could we carry your legacy on?
We began with stories that started to unfold,
And each year they grow so that more are
being told.
Each grandchild will know the story, before
their parent is gone,
To make sure your legacy truly lives on.
I still hear your voice in those of your sons,
As they speak of you to their next generation.
With each life lived through your sons, it is
shown clearly,
That each son was proud of you Dad, and
loved you dearly.
So today, while we still mourn that you’re
gone,
Your life and legacy still live on.
-Kristen Heller Haynes
Your Loving ChildrenKate (Heller) Garis, Kristen (Heller) Haynes,
James Heller Lieutenant-Henrico Fire Dept.,
John Heller- Richmond City Fire Dept., Luke
Heller-Caroline County Fire and Rescue, Peter
Heller Mangohick Volunteer Fire Dept. and
Upper King and Queen Volunteer Fire Dept.
Dorothy L. Holmes (Dot)
In memory of Dorothy L. Holmes (Dot) who
departed this life 5 years ago.
October 16, 2011.
When the brightness of the day is gone we can
see the setting of the sun if only we could carry
on and live a life as she has done.
Missing and loving you always.
Son Reginald and daughter in -law Pauline
Holmes, sisters Virginia M. Holmes and
Margaret Draper & Family
Remembering Susan Mickens, continued from front page
She was very knowledgeable about her
duties as registrar and very well respected
among her colleagues. She was preceded
in death by her son, Brandon Mickens and
leaves to cherish her memory her husband
of 42 years Minister Roy T. Mickens and
her son Troy T. Mickens.
A funeral service was conducted on Sept
30 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in West
Point where she was a dedicated
member. The Rev. Arthur Anderson gave
an inspiring eulogy reminding everyone of
Susan's dedication and perseverance.
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Matt Rowe, Candidate for Congress
Joins KW Democrats at Local Events
Matt Rowe, Candidate for Congress, with members of the King William, King and
Queen, and Essex Democrats at Walkerton Day.
Matt Rowe, candidate for the First
Congressional District, has been meeting voters
in King William recently. He joined the King
William Democrats at King William County
Fest, Walkerton Day, and Crab Carnival.
He shared his vision for the House of
Representatives in DC with voters he enjoyed
talking with.“I’m running for Congress because
we need a representative that will work
tirelessly to improve the day-to-day lives of all
Virginians. We need a representative that
doesn’t just believe in big government or small
government, but smart, efficient government.
We need more representatives in Washington
that speak to our hopes and aspirations and
don’t simply cater to our fears. If elected, I can
be that representative for the First District.”
Mr. Rowe’s platform focuses on running an
efficient government free of shutdowns,
arbitrary sequestration, and fights about the
fiscal cliff. In addition, he has pledged to work
towards fixing our outdated infrastructure,
recommitting to Veteran’s Affairs, enacting
campaign finance reform, and securing paid
family and maternity leave for working
Americans.
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Walking Tall, continued from front page
It was said that Broaddus would light up
when the kids were in awe as he fired up this
monstrous thing. The big maroon 2014 Chevy
Silverado featured a 540 CI Chevy engine, a
custom Concussion chassis, a 2-speed
Powerglide transmission and 66x43x25
Goodyear tires. Not just the kids, but adults
alike, marveled when it took to the air.
As Broaddus honed his driving and
showmanship skills, he advanced in the
monster truck world to compete up and down
the east coast from Wildwood, NJ to
Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Last year,
Broaddus himself drove the truck to win the
2015 Monsters on the Beach in Virginia Beach.
Broaddus was admired over the region for his
tireless work ethic, for the way he began
driving tractors at age 8 on his father’s farm,
for the way he grew his farming operation to
be one of the largest in the state covering over
7000 acres, for the generous father and friend
he was, and for Walking Tall which became a
part of his local legend. In many ways, the 6 ft.
3 in. Broaddus was larger than life. When he
died in December, 2015, more than 1500
people attended his funeral at the Meadow
Event Park in Caroline County. No church was
large enough to accommodate such a crowd.
Around the time of his death, a former Aylett
Country Day School patron idly googled
“Walking Tall model”. To her surprise, she
found exactly that, a one-of-a-kind authentic
replica of the monstrous Walking Tall. She
acquired the model and contacted the producer.
He agreed to make a few more models. She
bought those and gave two to Broaddus’ two
daughters, two to Broaddus’ two grandsons,
and she gave the final one to Aylett Country
Day School to benefit the girls’ elementary and
middle school. She posted a picture of the
model on Maxie Broaddus’ Facebook page
with the comment, “I told him this would be
the next big thing”. It’s all about the kids.
Aylett Country Day School is offering one
lucky winner a chance to own the Walking Tall
model. The raffle for this replica will be held
from now until Sunday, November 13th. The
Monster Jam 1:64 die-cast model is on display
in the ACDS lobby. The winner of the raffle
will be drawn at the Touch-A-Truck
community event on November 13th at 3:00 at
Aylett Country Day School. Admission to this
event is $5 for general admission and children
age 2 and younger are free. Raffle tickets can
be purchased for $5 each or 5 for $20 at ACDS
or at the Touch-A-Truck event. For questions
about the raffle or Touch-A-Truck event,
please call (804) 443-3214.
Friends who knew Maxie Broaddus well said
they often overheard him say, “I gotta go and
do some more.” Looks as if he just did.
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Illusionist Adam Trent Coming to
West Point!
Arts Alive is proud to present Adam Trent
on Saturday, October 29.
Adam Trent is a star for a new generation
of magic fans, fusing classic techniques,
dancing, comedy and technology in a show
that shatters stereotypes for those who think
they've seen it all.
His edgy, fun style has been described as
Justin Timberlake meet David Copperfield
and has put him on a fast-track to global
fame. As one of the stars of the hit
Broadway show 'The Illusionists', which
shattered box office records during its
2014/2015 run, as well as his appearances
on Good Morning America, America's Got
Talent, Disney Channel, Rachel Ray, Travel
Channel, SyFy and others, he is one of the
most in demand illusionists working today.
Arts Alive, Inc. gratefully acknowledges the
sponsorship of Baylands Federal Credit
Union which helped make this performance
possible. The performance will be held at
the Robinson/Olsson Civic Auditorium and
Fine Arts Center in West Point at 7:00 pm.
Individual tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for
seniors (65+), and $10 for students. Group
rates are available at $15 each for groups of
10 or more. Tickets can be purchased online, at the door or by contacting Arts Alive
at
804-843-3475
or
at
[email protected]. For more
information or to purchase on-line, visit
www.artsaliveinc.org.
Prior to the performance, the Visual Arts
Committee will host an "All Media
Community Art" exhibit opening at 6:30
pm. Anyone who would like to display their
art work is invited to enter the exhibit. All
work must be ready for display and
delivered by 9:00 am on Tuesday, October
18. Questions should be directed to Sue
Kurfees
at
804-843-3108
or
[email protected]. This exhibit can be
viewed from October 18 - November 15 in
the exhibit area at the auditorium and is
open during school hours by entering at the
West Point High School main entrance. The
Visual Arts Committee will also present a
workshop on Friday, October 21 with Mary
Swezey, Textile Artist from the Virginia
Museum of Fine Arts. Swezey will teach the
French technique of Serti to create designs
on a silk scarf. The workshop is from 10 am
to 3 pm at the Greater West Point YMCA.
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TAKING BACK UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
KING WILLIAM SHERIFF’S OFFICE TAKING BACK UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION
DRUGS OCTOBER 22 AT THE CENTRAL
CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 4915 RICHMONDTAPPAHANNOCK HIGHWAY.
King William, Virginia – On October 22 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the King William Sheriff’s
Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity
to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their
homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring
your pills for disposal to the Central Crossing
Shopping Center at 4915 RichmondTappahannock Highway in front of Food Lion.
(The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or
sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is
free and anonymous, no questions asked.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety
and public health issue.
Medicines that languish in
home cabinets are highly
susceptible to diversion,
misuse, and abuse. Rates of
prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental
poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.
Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and
friends, including from the home medicine
cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of
unused medicines—flushing them down the
toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose
potential safety and health hazards.
For more information about the disposal of
prescription drugs or about the October 22
Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website.
Parent Child Development Corporation
Bridges Head Start
Bridges Head Start appreciates all that made it a
successful conclusion of Fire Safety Prevention
Week. Mrs. Shelly Nester, Principal AES for having Walkerton Fire Department and Engine 24 for
the children to observe and enjoy. Chief Robbie
Coleman, John Coleman, Newell Randell, Secretary and Caleb Mason. There was a question and
answer session and it was AMAZING! How the
children responded! GOOD JOB!! Parents and
Guardians, give yourself a BIG pat on the back!!
The children went home with Fire Safety coloring
book and crayons. This was coordinated by:
Kimberley Gattis, Vice president
Photo by Robbie Coleman
Dallas’ First Buck! Youth Hunt Day with Manquin Creek Outfitters
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ATTNENTION CHURCHES:
WE DO NOT KEEP YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS. IF
YOU HAVE A CHANGE, PLEASE RESEND THE
ORIGINAL
CHRISTIAN
Christian Fellowship Ministries (CFM) . Apostle
Marvin Richardson of World Vision Ministries in
Timmonsville, SC will be the guest speaker on Sunday
October 16, at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Daryl Bridges from
Revealing Truth Ministries in Virginia Beach, will be the
speaker on Sunday October 23, at 4:00 pm. CFM is
located at 304 W. Chinquapin Rd., King William
County, 804-769-1985 or 804-769-1192. Please
contact [email protected] or Elder Julie Peters
at 804-263-2405 for more information.
Crossroads Mission Center
Life is messy. Church can be, too! Join us at
Crossroads Mission Center (next to the King William
Library) for dinner, activities, and celebration from 6-8
pm on Wednesday, November 2. Everything is FREE!
Dinner is spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad,
and jello with whipped cream. Kids, bring an adult and
join us for fellowship and love.
Manquin – New Life Community Church will host its
2nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, taking
place at 109 Commons Park Circle, Suite J on
November 19, 2016 from 4 to 6 PM. This event is free
of charge and is open to the public. Proud to bring back
the Community Thanksgiving Dinner for the second
year in a row following the success of last year’s event,
which served upwards of 50 people. We enjoyed
serving and fellowshipping with our fellow community
members at last year’s event and hope to repeat the
experience this time around. A non-profit, faith-based
organization whose mission is to inspire in all people a
love for God, Self, and Others in order to create a
community that liberates people toward spiritual,
economic, educational, and social growth.
BAPTIST
Beulah Baptist Church
Harvest Festival Trunk 'n Treat Sunday, October 30th
from 3 to 5 p.m. 4805 West River Road, Aylett. Rain or
shine Cake walk Treats Hayrides Games Dress in
your favorite costume and enjoy the activities in a safe
0environment. For children accompanied by an adult
Colosse Baptist Church
Revival– Sunday, Oct. 23 thru Wednesday, Oct. 26.
guest speaker: Chris Campbell, Pastor Howertons
Baptist Ch. Sunday morning service at 11:00 am.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday services at 7:30 pm.
23945 King William Rd. (Rt. 30)
FAMILY LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH
located at 7753 Richmond Tapp. Hwy, Aylett. Worship
service on Sundays New Service Times - 9:00 & 10:30
AM preceded by Coffee House. We want to invite you
to our exciting worship experience. For more
information, contact: Pastor Gus Agostino (804) 5728054 www.visitfamilylife.com
Gethsemane Baptist Church Senior Choir will be
celebrating 135yrs of lifting the Gods in music on
Saturday, October 23 at 3:00pm. We will have the
Gospel Hightlights, Wayland Baptist Church Choir of
K&Q and Rock Hill Baptist Church Choir of
Mechanicsville. All are welcome to join us in the
celebration. For more information please give Barbara
at call at 804-385-5197
NEWTOWN FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 29 11:00-2:00pm. Hosted by Upper
King & Queen Baptist Church at 1693 Bradley Farm
Rd. everything id FREE so come enjoy the food, drink,
door prizes, cake walk, games including bingo,
pumpkin decorating, face painting, music, chili cook-off
& costume parade for children at 12noon.
Mattaponi Baptist Church
Pastor: David Anthony, 1-804-384-7721. Sunday
School (10am) Worship Service (11am) Prayer
Meeting Second Thursday, 7pm Bible Study Third and
Fourth Wednesdays, 7pm. 11468 The Trail, King &
Queen Courthouse
New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Walkerton, Va., will
celebrate its 1st Annual Deacon and Deaconess
Service, November 6, 2016, 3:00 p.m. The guest
speaker will be Rev. Moses Golden,Jr., formerly of
Walkerton, Va. Music will be rendered by: The New
Creations, Hague, Va., managed by Deacon Earl
Cox. Please join us for a blessed time.
BRUINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH,
4784 The Trail, Bruington, VA, King and Queen
County. 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship
Service with Communion on first Sundays; 9:00 a.m.
Deacons meet on first Sundays/WOM meets third
Sundays/ Fellowship breakfast fourth Sundays/
Breakfast prepared by men fifth Sundays; 11 a.m.
children’s church fifth Sundays/children and youth
mission groups meet third Sundays; 6 p.m. Adult Bible
study Wednesdays followed by 7 p.m. choir practice;
10 a.m. until noon community clothes cupboard first
Saturdays. Rev. Roger Collier 804-815-3267.
MT. SINAI BAPTIST CHURCH - 2217 Commins Road,
Aylett will be celebrating Deacon, Deaconess &
Trustee Day on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
Guest church family will be Rev. Eddie Giles, pastor of
Reed Rock Baptist Church, Amelia, Virginia. For more
information please contact the church office at (804)
769.4879.
Rock Spring Baptist church Ushers Ministry will be
celebrating its Ushers Anniversary on October 16, at
3:00p.m. Please come out and fellowship with us on
this special occasion and have your soul lifted.
Oak Grove Baptist Church
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23069 PHONE: 804-994-2630 OCTOBER 15, 9:00AM11:00AM No Registration Fee Light refreshments will
be served For additional information, contact Olivia
Washington 804-769-1215
St. Stephens Baptist Church
Visit our historic church. Sunday school 10:00am,
worship service 11:00am. Bible Study Wed. at 7:30pm.
We’re easy to find, right off Route 360 at the St.
Stephens Church stoplight. Go ¼ mile south on Route
14 (The Trail) Telephone 804-769-8833
Sharon Baptist Church invites you to join us for
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worship. We are located at 901 Sharon Road across
from King William High School. Sunday mornings start
with breakfast at 8:45 am in the Fellowship Hall,
followed by Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am. Our
Morning Worship Service starts at 10:30 am. Nursery
provided. We have a Sunday Evening Bible Study at 6
pm. Additional Bible Study is at 10 am on Tuesdays;
and at 7 pm on Wednesdays we have a prayer
meeting. Youth (7th – 12th graders) meet at 7 pm on
Wednesdays. Church office hours are 9 am to 2 pm
Monday –Thursday. Call the church at 769-2320 for
more information.
The Saint Paul Baptist Church located on 1995
Globe Road, Aylett PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY Robert
D. Brown 45th Anniversary on Sunday, October 16, at
3:00pm. Rev. James Hill, Pastor of Bethlehem Baptist
Church in St. Stephens, will deliver the Anniversary
Celebration message. Come join us for this great
occasion.
Pamunkey Baptist Association Center RT 30 KW
9TH Annual Pocketbook full of Miracles Program. Oct.
15TH at the center at 3:00 PM. Can you donate a
pocketbook full of items for a worthy cause, items will
be donated to a shelter for battered women. Call
Virginia Gaines Mattie Morton or Mary Acree for more
info. Wed. Oct. 19TH, area A2 of the Baptist General
Convention will host a night of prayer. The middle
churches of KW will serve Gethsemane, Liberty, Mt.
Olive, Union Hope, Bethany, Trinity and Third Union.
All are invited. Join us if you can. Time is 7:30 PM.
Rock Spring Baptist church Ushers Ministry will be
celebrating its Ushers Anniversary on October 16, at
3:00p.m. Please come out and fellowship with us on
this special occasion and have your soul lifted.
Third Union Baptist Church 453 Walkerton Road
King William, Annual Men’s Day Service on Sunday,
October 16, at 11:00 AM. guest speaker will be King
William School Superintendent Dr. David White. His
message will be taken from Acts 20:35 and his topic
will be focusing on “Mentoring and Being a Role
Model”. We are inviting everyone to come out and
meet the new Superintendent we will have light
refreshment following the service. Guests are always
welcome, as we are “the church in the heart of King
William, ministering to King William’s heart”. Rev. Dr.
Wilbert D. Talley, Pastor
UPPER KING & QUEEN CHURCH
at 1693 Bradley Farm Road invites you to Worship
Service on Sundays at 11 o`clock with Childrens
Church. Sunday School at 9:45. Bible Study & Prayer
on Wednesdays and Fridays.. Breakfast & Prayer Time
for men on 1st Sunday. Mission organizations. Pastor
Wade Wilkins. 769-8534
Zion Baptist Church K&Q C.H. 150th anniversary on
Sunday October 23 at 11:00am. Pastor Edgar Rawles,
Jr. will be delivering the morning message. Dinner will
be served. There will be a worship choir concert in the
afternoon beginning at 2:00pm featuring the Voices of
Zion and the Young Voices of Zion under the direction
of Mrs. Rawles.
METHODIST
Epworth United Methodist Church will be having a
“Trunk n Treat” at the church on Saturday October
29th. The event will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. There will
be hot dogs, drinks, games and trunks with candy.
Please no scary costumes and masks! 6th Annual Fall
Bazaar on Saturday, November 12th at the fire house
in Aylett, (7936 Richmond Tappahannock Highway)
beginning at 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. wonderful
homemade Brunswick Stew and it is for sale at the
bazaar by the cup or by the quart at $8.00 a quart.
They will also be working in the kitchen on bazaar day
serving hot breakfast food and beverages and later
serving some yummy barbeque, hot dogs and
hamburgers and beverages. The missions committee
of Epworth Church will have a bake sale table with lots
of homemade goodies for sale. There will be a Silent
Auction with items donated by many vendors and our
church family. If you have any questions about the
bazaar or if you would like to see about a booth space,
please contact the church office at 769-1949. Hope to
see you on the 14th!!!
2016 Fall Festival
Shackelfords Chapel United Methodist Church
3727 Buena Vista Road (Rt. 14 - 2 miles west of
Adner) Saturday, October 22th 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (If
raining, sale and activities will be held indoors) Yard
Sale (Household Goods, Décor, Gifts & Collectibles)
Bake Sale Hot Dogs and Drinks Afternoon Activities
Especially for Kids: *Crafts *Face Painting *Hayrides
(Weather Permitting) Brunswick Stew (After 12:00 –
Eat-In or Take-Out) For more information, call (804)
785-6097 or (757) 903-8176 Food, Fun and Shopping
McKendree United Methodist Church
Come join the fellowship every week 4347 Manfield
Road, Manquin; Pastor Chad Beck 804-769-2798or434
-907 7202, [email protected]. Sunday Worship
@9:30am, Sunday School @10:45am
FISH-FRY & CONCERT
OCTOBER 22, 4:00pm – 6:00pm FOR LINDSEY
FORTUNE SHEPHERDS UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH 163 FLEETS MILL RD. & RT 360 ST.
STEPHENS CH. (Sponsored by Shepherds Choir and
family of Lindsey) Tickets $10/each Followed by
CONCERT @ 6:30 FEATURING: 4 THE LORD
QUARTET OF Mechanicsville, FOR TICKETS CALL
804-337-3925 or 804-769-1018 MENU Fish, cole-slaw,
baked beans, hush puppies Iced tea, water, coffee,
dessert (Fried chicken available for non-fish lovers)
Shepherd's UMC Please join us on Sundays for
worship service at 9:30 am and Sunday school at
11:00 am. Shepherd's UMC, A Church For All People!
EPISCOPAL
Immanuel
Episcopal
Church
190 Allen’s Circle King & Queen Court House Services
at 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist one Sunday a month
Morning Prayer the remaining Sundays, led by a Lay
Person For information on a particular Sunday, call 804
-785-2122
Saint David's Episcopal Church Aylett" To Know
Christ Jesus and to Make Christ Known". All are
welcome to our 11am Worship Service, Holy
Communion, and Children's Sunday School. 1st
Sunday of each month is Youth Sunday and Potluck
Lunch. 11291 West River Road, Aylett (next to the
public boat landing).
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 15th & F Street, West
Point will have their Annual Fall Youth Service,
Sunday, November 13. Time: 3:00 p.m. The quest
speaker will be Ms. Cherelle Washington, the daughter
of Cheryl Smith and the late Garry Washington. She is
a former teacher and now is pursuing her masters at
VCU. The guest choir will be Trinity Baptist Church
Youth Choir, West Point.
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John's Hall, 916 Main Street, West Point.
PRESBYTERIAN
Brett-Reed Memorial Presbyterian Church
Rt. 30 King William Rd. West Point 23181 Phone; 804843-2657 Pastor Victoria L. Bethel Sunday Service;
11:00 am Coffee and chat; 9:30 am Sunday School;
9:45 am The church is currently searching for a full
time pianist. If interested, please contact: committee
chair person (Dian at 804-769-4809)
St. James Presbyterian Church
(the little church next to King William Courthouse) 411
Courthouse Lane. Worship service is held on Sundays
at 10:30 AM. Communion held on first Sunday every
month. Our music is a blend of contemporary praise
and traditional hymns led by guitar and keyboard.
LUTHERAN
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Indoor/Outdoor FALL FESTIVAL/CRAFT SALE at,
8100 Shady Grove Rd in Mechanicsville on Saturday,
October 15th, 10 am – 3 pm, Rain or Shine! Vendors of
all types, both inside and outside. Handmade Quilts for
sale as well as a charity Quilt Raffle. Free fun activities
for children. Bake Sale, BBQ, Chili and more. We are
still accepting Vendors to fill outside spaces. Spaces
are 18’x16’ and cost $20/space. Bring your own tables,
chairs and tents. To reserve a space, please contact
Grace at [email protected] or call 804-7793370. Come and join us – we are eager to welcome
you!
NON Denomination
CROSS CHURCH
a safe place where everyone is welcome.
Meeting Sunday mornings at 10:30 at Lawson-Marriott
Elementary School, 1599 Newtown Rd., St. Stephens
Church, 23148. Come be a part of something new.
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Non Profit Only- 50 word LIMIT
NEWTOWN FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 29 11:00-2:00pm. Hosted by
Upper King & Queen Baptist Church at 1693
Bradley Farm Rd. everything id FREE so come
enjoy the food, drink, door prizes, cake walk, games
including bingo, pumpkin decorating, face painting,
music, chili cook-off & costume parade for children
at 12noon.
FISH-FRY & CONCERT
OCTOBER 22, 4:00pm – 6:00pm FOR LINDSEY
FORTUNE SHEPHERDS UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH 163 FLEETS MILL RD. & RT 360 ST.
STEPHENS CH., VA (Sponsored by Shepherds
Choir and family of Lindsey) Tickets $10/each
Followed by CONCERT @ 6:30 FEATURING: 4
THE LORD QUARTET OF Mechanicsville, FOR
TICKETS CALL 804-337-3925 or 804-769-1018
MENU Fish, cole-slaw, baked beans, hush puppies
Iced tea, water, coffee, dessert (Fried chicken
available for non-fish lovers)
Upper King & Queen Rescue Squad
Grand opening and celebration of its new building
annex on Saturday, October 22 from 2:00 - 7:00pm.
The dedication service starts at 2pm and spaghetti
dinners go on sale at 4pm. We will have fun and
exciting activities for the whole family. Please come
out and join us as we celebrate this great occasion.
Southern States King William
Oct 22nd- Painting Pumpkins 10-2 Oct 29th Winter
Clothing sale 10% off “Paint-a-Pumpkin” event this
coming Saturday (10/22) from 10AM-2PM.
The store will provide one free pie-sized pumpkins
for participants of the event.
King William Children First Lions Club
Club meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Aylett. Join us to
develop projects that will help King William children
by providing free vision and hearing screenings,
books, and other services. For more information,
call 769-3511.
King & Queen Branch Library
Decorate Your Own Tote Bag Wednesday,
October 19, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Ages 5-10 Storytimes
Thursdays, October 13, 20, and 27
Family (all ages) 10:30 a.m. Call 804-769-1623 or
visit the library at 396 Newtown Road for more info.
Upper King William Branch Library
No-Sew Wreath Workshop Saturday, October 22,
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Storytimes Wednesdays, 19, and
26 Family (all ages) 10:30 a.m. Call 804-769-3731
or visit the library at 694-J Sharon Road for more
information.
West Point Branch Library
LEGOMania Friday, October 21, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Ages 5-12. Movie Night Thursday, October 27,
5:30 - 7:45 p.m. Ages 13 & up. Storytimes
Fridays, October, 21, and 28 Family (all ages)
10:30 a.m. Call 804-843-3244 or visit the library at
721 Main Street for more information.
The next Mobile Pantry
Coffee Café
American Legion Post 314 Rt. 360 Aylett. All
Veterans welcome 9:00a.m. Breakfast 4th Sat.
each month all you can eat $9 BBQ evening out
service officer on hand every Wed. to help Veterans
with service connected needs.
DCSE Service Point Assistance
Entering the New Millennium DCSE Personnel will
be at King & Queen Social Services on the Third
Thursday of each month from 9:30AM to 3:00 PM to
assist you with Child Support Related Questions
and/or Inquiries. DCSE Contact Information: 1-800468-8894
Afternoon Off for Caregivers!
Bring your senior loved ones to a special event on
the third Thursday of every month! Caregivers get
an afternoon off (1:00-5:00p.m.) while their seniors
enjoy fellowship in a safe environment with fun-filled
activities planned especially for them. Informationregistration, call 804-769-4407. Sponsored by
United Methodist Women, McKendree UMC, 4347
Manfield Road, Manquin.
Good Homes Needed For Good Pets
Regional Animal Shelter, 20201 King William Road,
King William 804-769-4983. Kennel visiting hours
Mon.–Fri. 11a.m.-4p.m., Wed. eve. until 6pm.,
Sat.11am.-2pm. www.petfinder.com email:
[email protected]
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
Meetings The Three Rivers Soil & Water
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.
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. Pre-registration
is required. To register please call us at:1-888PREV-550 or 804-642-5402 or email us
at [email protected]
K.W. Rec Park KingWilliamRec.com.
King William T.E.A. Party
KWTP meets the second and fourth Thursdays
each month at 7 PM. Had enough of lies from both
major political parties; openly squeezing the middle
class to pay off rich donors and poor voters? Take
action! Starting with effective strategies to deal with
critical local, state and national issues. Meetings of
KWTP are open to all citizens of good will. Usually
held at the Upper King William Library, but
occasionally at Lucio C's Restaurant. For more
information visit www.kwteaparty.com
Three Rivers SWCD Board of Directors
Meetings
The Three Rivers Soil & Water 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.
Annual Food Drive runs now though December
30th. Non-perishable foods can be picked up or
dropped off @station. We delivered over 40 boxes
last year to the community, if you need to be added
to our list, please call me @804.514.4542.
VENDORS NEEDED
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9808
Auxiliary in Mechanicsville, VA (corner of Cold
Harbor Road & Bell Creek Road) is planning a
"Christmas in November" event Saturday,
November 12, hours 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, indoors,
to include all types of vendors, yard sale items, etc.
Tables will rent for $15.00. Proceeds will be
donated to veteran organizations. If interested,
please contact the VFW Auxiliary at
[email protected] for more information and to
receive an application.
Fall Fest & Parade
Seeking vendors for the Frog Level FD Sat. Oct.
29 10am-3pm request an application by email or
phone [email protected] 804-338-8697. 30240
Richmond Turnpike Ruther Glen 22546.
Windemere Art Gallery Art Show
6162
Mechanicsville
Turnpike
Mechanicsville, 23111 730-0384
Visitors Welcome Titled: "The Summer That Was
"Featuring the Lee Artists Association Show
reception will be October 15 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Through October 29
Come out to our Fall Festival from 2-7pm on
October 15th at King William Fire and Rescue. We
will have games/activities for the kids, vendors, a
silent auction, Halligan's Food & Beer Truck as well
as Mountain Road West Band performing starting at
4pmBeginning at Fall Festival, you can start preordering Billy Moore's Brunswick Stew. It will be
available for pick up on November 5th.
Join Indian Rivers Humane Society for shopping
and lunch, Saturday November 12, 11am-2pm at
Tony & George's Restaurant in West Point.
Vendors include LuLaRoe, Origami Owl, 31 Bags,
Mary Kay and more, plus lunch specials. Call 8853109 X5 for more info
Lee Davis Class of 1971 has invited the Class of
1970 join us for our 45th Reunion on October 22, at
Lee Davis High School Classmates may contact Bill
Beasley at [email protected] or through
class web page for questions or concerns!
An open house at Arlington Lodge #102 of
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons will be held
Saturday the 22nd of October from 8:30 AM until
1PM. A continental breakfast of coffee, juice and
pastry will be served. Come out and learn about the
fraternal organization that is Free Masonry. The
lodge is located at the corner of Arlington Lodge
and Howerton Roads in Millers Tavern.
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Fire Sprinkler Helper, VSC Fire &
Security, a leading fire protection and life
safety system contractor, is seeking a Fire
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APARTMENT FOR RENT Aylett Brick
Order the High Speed Satellite Internet
Sprinkler Helper for our Richmond district.
2 Bedroom, large eat-in kitchen, washerthat is now available in King William and
Construction trade experience, demonstrated dryer, excellent location, From $755. per
King & Queen! Speeds up to 12-Mbps
ALEXANDER PAINTING Interior,
month. “Rent Special”
769-0867
mechanical skills or related training are
down and 3-Mbps up.
www.colonialsquareapartments.com
Exterior, Deck Staining and Power
preferred. Candidate must be reliable, able to
Starting at $60/month.
Washing. Quality Workmanship at a fair
Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath duplex for
follow verbal work instructions/directions,
Order now by Calling 874-3294
price. References available. Over 20 years
able to follow through on assigned talks, and rent in Tappahannock close to route 360,
Experience!
Computer Services & Repair
$725 a month please
exhibit the initiative to learn the skills of the
Home or Business
Call Charles at: 804-814-2874
contact #804-445-6008
trade. The ability to read labels, signage and
Call Armistead @ 874-3294
Need your grass cut?
directions along with basic math computation OFFICE SPACE, near routes 360 and
Call Armistead.com
Call Dennis: 994-8840
30, starting at $340 a month, Larger
skills are also required. Candidate should have
Norman’s Tree Service: Tree removal,
Available. Call: Jerry Cox,
C. A. HARVEY FLOORS, LLC. Over
a valid driver's license and an acceptable
topping, trimming, stump grinding, brush
804-512-8644
30 years of experience in installing and
driving record in case required to drive a
chipping, storm damage and tractor work. repairing hardwood and laminate floors.
Upstairs Room For Rent Aylett-Venter
No job too big or small, 75 ft. bucket
company vehicle and reliable transportation. Heights. Unfurnished, private bathroom.
We offer professional work at a
truck. Free Estimates, reasonable prices. reasonable price as well as being licensed VSC Fire & Security offers competitive pay
Access to common areas living room,
Licensed & Insured. Locally owned &
and insured. Call for a FREE estimate
washer/dryer, kitchen. Cable T.V., WI-FI
based on skills and experience, an excellent
operated. Call 769-7197
included. Utilities fluctuate.
804-399-1124
benefits package, 401(k) with company
Large deck, yard & porch.
Steven’s Handyman Jr.: Reasonable,
match, paid time off and holidays. Interested
Are you looking for someone to clean
Call
804-912-5560
$650.00 a month.
quality work, well experienced, any
your home? Look no more. I clean homes
candidates should apply on line at
type yard work, painting, mulching,
in King William area and West Point.
2Bdrm, 1bath house for rent in King
www.vscfs.com under the careers tab.
tree work, Firewood for Sale, grass
Call Cindy 757-870-2803
William
$800 mo. Large yard. WasherA drug free workplace.
cutting, power washing, etc.
Dryer included. NO pets. Deposit &
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Free Estimates & Insured.
references required. Call 804-769-0824
Call 852-8403 (c)
Home for Lease: King William near
Telecommunications Equipment
Pollard’s Landscaping, Trees trimmed Forest Pro Inc. The number one Forestry
Central
Garage, available immediately,
Installer – Business &
dealer of Virginia, is expanding and is
and removed. 60ft. Bucket Truck, Asphalt
$970
month.
3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath,
Residential.
Applicant
should
have
currently seeking skilled Heavy equipment
Repair & Sealing, Mulching, Grass
1,150
sq.
ft..
Very
private, quiet and safe
knowledge
of
wireless
and
network
hydraulic and Diesel mechanics in their
Cutting, Fertilizing, Seeding, Power
neighborhood,
Great
room w/cathedral
technologies,
able
to
work
on
ladders
and
raking, Tree Pruning, Driveway Repair , Ashland location. Come build your future heights, operate small power tools, have a
ceiling,
skylights,
fireplace,
no pets,
with this exceptional company supporting
Fine & Rough Grading, Lot Clearing,
references
and
good
credit
report
required.
valid
driver’s
license
and
good
driving
Tigercat, Barko, Bandit, and CSi product
Trash Removal, Demolition, Drainage
Jerry
804-512-8644
record,
be
self-motivated,
and
customer
lines. Offering Competitive wages and
Problems, Install and Repair Septic
service oriented. Please e-mail your cover Rent For Special Events at American
benefits. Call Mike at 804-387-2750
Systems, Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Pressure
letter and resume
or
email
to
Legion Post 314. 6250 Richmond
Washing, Painting, Staining, Bricks,
to:[email protected]
Tappahannock
Turnpike Birthday
[email protected]
Blocks and Concrete Work.
Parties,
Wedding
Reception, Family
Call 445-1063 Licensed & Insured.
Local construction company hiring in
Reunion,
Graduations,
Christmas
all aspects of construction. EOE, Drug
S. A Dunbar Construction 804-402Gathering.
Call:
Ronnie
@
804-229-9529
free workplace. Apply in person at 3240
TOP CASH PAID -We’re buying
5019. ALL your Home Improvements
House
for
Rent
on
the
Mattaponi
River,
King William Ave., West Point, VA
antiques, old tools, old guns, swords,
and Repairs! Decks and Handrails
Good
River
Access.
Walkerton
Area,
3
804-843-4700.
guitars, old trains, military items, old toys,
Custom Tile Work Replacement Interior
bedrooms,
2
baths,
detached
garage,
all
clocks, nautical items and other old items.
and Exterior Doors Custom trim
Local construction company hiring:
If you're cleaning out a house, shed, attic, appliances, No smokers, No inside pets,
Welder
/
Fabricator,
Equipment
Operators,
Auto Glass Installed: Bullzeye Glass,
Private Location. $1,050/month. Plus 1
Pipe fitters & CDL Drivers. EOE, Drug etc. Or having a yard sale. Call: 337-5329
Windshield replacement, rock chip repair,
month deposit. Available November
free workplace. Apply in person at 3240
same day mobile service.
15th For Details & Showings,
King William Ave.,
Direct billing for Insurance.
Call 804-380-2238
West Point, VA 804-843-4700
Locally owned.
SERVICES
Absolute Cleaning Tailored to Your
Needs! Residential/Commercial Weekly,
Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time Bonded/
Insured BBB A+ Rating
804-305-4068 LandLClean.com
FOR RENT
JOBS AVAILABLE
WANTED
ANIMAL
SERVICES
FOR SALE
Call 804-335-4807
Front Desk Receptionist: Parent-Child
Development Corporation has a full-time Boarding, Twin Ponds Kennels, Indoor/
LEE’S LAWN CARE PLUS- Top
For Sale Dry Firewood Oak and
quality Yard Services: Mowing, trimming, opening for a front desk receptionist at our Outdoor runs, heated & air conditioned.
Hickory Ready For Delivery!
West Point administrative office.
Obedience Training & Gun Dog Training.
leaf removal, mulching, pruning, gutters,
Please Call: 804-763-9173
Responsibilities include greeting visitors, Call Patty or Danny Waltman 769-3095 or
etc. Senior and Competitor Price
Seasoned firewood for sale, all Oak and
answering the telephone and other
370-8793 www.twinpondskennels.com
Discounts! Call
Hickory with delivery.
assigned, administrative duties. Must be
804-512-1345 or 804-769-0358
DOG BOARDING: Indoor, outdoor,
Call 769-7197
able to multitask and have excellent
private runs, individual attention.
interpersonal skills. PCDC is an equal
Conveniently located 1/2 mile off 360
MALLORY ELECTRIC
opportunity provider and employer. Email
near Rt. 30. Reservation suggested.
Residential and Commercial electrical
resume to [email protected]
Edgewood Farm 769-4838
service and installations Also generator
Kitchen Prep Cook: Parent-Child
installations. Licensed and insured. BBB.
Development Corporation has a part-time
Call: 746-4350 for a free estimate
opening for an assistant cook. Individual
or visit: mallory-electric.com
Don’t miss an opportunity to live in
will assist in planning and preparing
P.C. Lurry Home Painting & Repairs: nutritious meals at our West Point, Smart
McCauley Park!!! 96 Shelby Court,
Interior & Exterior. Gutters, Roofing,
Aylett. 4 bedrooms / 2.5 Baths Large
Start location. Previous food service
Siding, Decks and other home repairs.
partially wooded lot More info at:
experience required. Must have Safe Serve
Affordable Rates, Licensed & Insured.
www.96shelby.com
certification or willing to obtain. PCDC is
Call 804-769-2253 or cell 804-994-3128 an equal opportunity provider and
You can also see us on the web :
employer. Email resume to
Countrycouriernews.com
[email protected]
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