Proposal would remove most waterfront properties from Urbanna
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Proposal would remove most waterfront properties from Urbanna
SSentinel.com Serving Middlesex County and adjacent areas of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck since 1896 Urbanna, Virginia 23175 • December 4, 2014 Vol. 120, No. 36 Two Sections • 75¢ Middlesex presses fight to preserve Potomac Aquifer by Larry Chowning At the November 4 Middlesex County Board of Supervisors meeting, Saluda district supervisor Pete Mansfield continued his quest to preserve the Potomac Aquifer and save the loss of potable drinking water in eastern Virginia. Mansfield reported that the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a new withdrawal schedule to 14 of the largest users of the Potomac Aquifer. One of the users heavily reduced will be RockTenn Company, the paper mill in West Point. Board chair Jack Miller, who retired from the paper mill, said, “I hate to see the paper mill affected by this. Unless they can find other ways to find water, it will mean loss of some jobs for our people.” The West Point paper mill provides about 500 local jobs and is one of the largest employers in the region. It generates 900,000 tons of paper annually. Mansfield also noted that an econ- omist, Dr. Kurt Stephenson, was hired by DEQ to conduct an economic impact study on the decline of the water in the aquifer. Mansfield recently reviewed the study. Mansfield stated that Dr. Stephenson had several suggested actions to maintain long-term availability and productivity, but the suggestions do not include constructive actions and do not address the possible use of re-use water as an option for industrial and agriculture application. Nor does it include recommendations on how to recharge the aquifer. Mansfield is a strong supporter of water re-use, and he previously owned a home in Florida where most of the water used in that community was recycled water. “I know it will work because it’s being done successfully in Florida and other places,” he said. Pinetop District supervisor Beth Hurd suggested that Mansfield draft a response to this newest information and include a list of recommendations (See Aquifer, page A2) Dan Brooks was able to give a thumbs up with his only working limb when he came home from the hospital VU5V]LTILY(IV]LKLW\[PLZMYVT[OL4PKKSLZL_:OLYPMM»Z6MÄJL^PZOOPT^LSS-YVTSLM[[OL`HYL3[ Jim Ellis, Shawn Ward, Sgt. Eric Epperly, and Shaun Sawyer. Chief bailiff Paige Bishop was also present. (Photo by Tom Chillemi) Urbanna man dies following two-vehicle crash on Route 17 Community rallies to support injured local police and rescue squad officer On Saturday, November 29, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Virginia State Police was called to investigate a two-vehicle accident that occurred on southbound Route 17 at the intersection of Route 615 in Middlesex County, about a mile north of the Saluda exit. A 1996 GMC pick-up truck driven by Elliott Randolph “Randy” Redmon of Urbanna was attempting to turn onto southbound Route 17 from the crossover when he struck a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling in the by Tom Chillemi The evening of October 18, 2014, marks a low point for police officer Dan Brooks of Urbanna. Brooks was on duty with the Kilmarnock Police Department and was exiting his patrol car to check on an incident when he was struck by a car. The impact broke his left leg and ankle, broke his right arm, tore the muscles of his left shoulder, lacerated his kidneys, and bruised his lungs. He spent five weeks hospitalized at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, where he underwent three surgeries for his leg and one for his arm. He was in critical condition for almost two weeks. Brooks came home on November 20, transported by an ambulance to his parents’ home just outside of Urbanna. Brooks is a part-time dispatcher with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, and some Middlesex deputies escorted him home as a show of fellowship. “He’s one of us,” said Lieutenant Jim Ellis. Brooks is looking at a long recovery. He’s confined to a wheelchair and wears a special boot to keep his ankle aligned. He watches history documentaries and listens to lectures. He also enjoys visits and texts from friends, which help keep him from going stir crazy sitting around the house. Asked what he wanted to do most when he gets better, Brooks quickly replied. “I want to work. I’m ready to go back to the ambulance [with the Central Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad of Urbanna] and police department.” Brooks has been a member of the Central Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad (CMVRS) for 11 years, and is currently the training lieutenant through December. Brooks said he’s grateful for the support he’s received. “I appreciate everything everybody has been doing. It’s helping out a lot.” Brooks was working part-time as a dispatcher and part-time as a Kilmarnock police officer so he did not have benefits, he said. A fundraiser featuring a spaghetti dinner and vendor show (see related story, page A10) to help with Brooks’ medical expenses will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, at Waterfront construction would not be subject to architectural restrictions, if the above waterfront parcels are removed from Urbanna’s Historic District. (Photo by Tom Chillemi) Christmas Friends needs donations All Christmas Friends workers are volunteers and supplies such as boxes, wrapping paper and delivery bags are all donated. Volunteers supply storage space, vans and fuel to assist with the big delivery job. Christmas Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization that is in its 29th year. Tax-deductible donations may be made payable to Christmas Friends Inc., P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, VA 23175. Contributors will be recognized as Christmas Friends and their donations will be listed in the Sentinel. Contributors who wish to remain anonymous should request that their donations be listed as such. Memorial contributions also will be acknowledged. Drivers needed Delivery vans and drivers are needed. Gifts will be delivered on Saturday, December 20. If you have a van and are willing to remove its (See Donations, page A10) 56525 10561 6 Inside 6 This holiday season, gifts from Christmas Friends Inc. will be the only Christmas that some people have. Now is a good time to remember the less fortunate of Middlesex County. All funds donated to Christmas Friends go directly to help needy children, elderly and disabled adults of Middlesex. All workers are volunteers and there are no administrative fees. Monetary donations are needed to keep Christmas Friends Inc. moving toward its mission to help the needy. This year’s goal is $26,000 and about 300 people will receive gifts through the community’s generosity. As of Tuesday, just $8,580 had been donated. In 2013, the community donated $27,079.85. Last year, Christmas Friends spent $25,920 on gifts for 210 children and 90 elderly or disabled adults. Ar ts & Leisure ....... Business Director y . Calendar .............. Church ................ A8 B6 A6 B4 Classifieds ........... School ................. Social.................. Spor ts ................. the CMVRS building at 391-A Hilliard Street in Urbanna. The donation is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 10 and under. “Every little bit helps,” Brooks said. “It shows you that we live in a good community.” southbound lanes, according to Sergeant M. Anaya of the Virginia State Police. Mr. Redmon, 52, suffered severe injuries and was taken to Riverside Regional Hospital where he later died of his injuries. Mr. Redmon was not wearing his safety belt, said Sergeant Anaya. The driver of the Jeep Cherokee, Joseph Jenkins of Saluda, suffered non-life threatening injuries. Mr. Redmon’s obituary appears on Page B5 inside. B6 B3 A7 B1 Proposal would remove most waterfront properties from Urbanna Historic District by Tom Chillemi Not so very long ago, a developer proposed building three-story condos on Urbanna Creek near the bridge. Only one citizen spoke at the Urbanna Town Council public hearing on that special use permit in 2006. That same night, council approved the permit with a 4-3 vote. Many town citizens were shocked. They came to future meetings in force to denounce the tall structures at the “gateway” to their town. Delete waterfront A proposal is now before the council to remove that same parcel, Urbanna Yachting Center, and other waterfront properties from the Urbanna Historic District. The somewhat vague proposal appeared before the Urbanna Plan- ning Commission on November 20. No document, other than a map, was submitted to the planners with the proposal that was started by the Urbanna Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB). HARB chair Chris Riddick said the overall focus is to preserve Urbanna’s architectural integrity and historic “gateway” entrances. However, the proposed Historic District map would delete the very property on which the condos were to be built, along with all shoreline waterfront property from Urbanna bridge to the north end of The Residence at Oyster Harbor condominiums (former Compass Quay hotel), at the foot of Virginia Street. Following the November 20 public hearing, the planning commission recommended changing the Historic District boundaries. Town council will have the final say and will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 15, at 7 p.m. on changing the Historic District boundaries. Two sides The proposal would preserve historic buildings, while not impeding business, said Urbanna zoning staff member John Gill. “The grounds may be historic, but the buildings are not really historic. Some structures did not rate being in the Historic District overlay.” As an example, Gill referred to the large metal boat repair buildings at Dozier’s Port Urbanna Marina. The vacant lot that Payne’s Crab House once occupied was kept in the Historic District, Gill noted. HARB member Barbara Hart- (See Historic, page A10) Breakfast With Santa Urbanna Christmas Hoop Season PAGEE A3 PAGEE A4 PAGEE B1 A2 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • December 4, 2014 opinion one woman’s opinion Who Invited You? ity,” as if a church is only for select, pre-approved Urbanna, Va.— Not so long ago a friend told people to attend. Cliques form within exclusive me she had been invited to drop by a gathering groups, similar to what life was like in the 7th of women in the church who met regularly at a grade. We forget why the church is there and our restaurant for dinner. As she sat down to enjoy humble Christian origins. friendly gaggle of feminine conversation, a lady Who invited you? A simply put question that is turned to her and asked . . . “Who invited you?” perhaps heard at least once in everyone’s lifetime Stunned, she found herself stammering the by every human being on earth. The mentality name of the woman who had invited her. There is a problem in all religions and in all other segwas no further conversation, but she wondered if ments of society. So, who invited you, anyway? she should have gone to the party and left as soon Christians should know better than to ask such as was possible. questions of their fellow man. Her experience, a microJesus did not require special cosm of a universal problem invitations to follow God. All in the world, is all too common were welcome at His table. in society. You show up and This was a rare man, indeed, someone asks who invited many millions think him the you, why you are there, or literal Son of God, and one worse, possibly even suggest thing is certain; Jesus had a you leave. Godly sense of inclusiveness; On reflection, the “Who for God bars nothing from this invited you” syndrome may universe and all species are very well be the number invited to life (yet, a species one problem of all humanmust learn how to be strong ity. It was a major theme for enough to survive), and the James Joyce’s famous novel variety of species that evolved “Ulysses,” which became the over the billions of years is most important book of the astonishing. last century. It’s the tale of a Jesus inspires . . . even with Jew, Leopold Bloom, trying to our innate human need to be live in Dublin, Ireland, in 1904 exclusive, to be special, to join by Mary under constant anti-Semitic the club, and then slam the harassment. door on all the rest (the devil Wakefield Buxton Joyce’s challenge to the makes us do it). Christians world through this novel was how mankind could must struggle lifelong to open doors for others . . create a world where Mr. Bloom could enjoy a . not just once, but time and time again. peaceful existence anywhere he lived. Almost We can shed our need to be only with our kind a century after the novel was published, we still of people. We can lose our innate fear of stranghaven’t found an answer. ers who may criticize us, have different ideas, or In my view, Christians must do their part in bring about change. The idea of God can inspire creating such a world. We must follow Jesus’ us to rise above usual human behavior. invitation to drop barriers, accept strangers, and Christianity is changing; becoming more tolgive up our provincial need to be only with our erant of behaviors and lifestyles and allowing own kind. its members freedom of individual definitions Yet, I am constantly surprised at how intoler- beyond church dogma. I especially note Pope ant society is of anyone who is in the least bit dif- Francis’ courageous attempts to modernize the ferent. Women are especially intolerant of other Catholic Church and become more inclusive. women, and this trait may be biologically linked We once burned people at the stake for thinkto our gender’s need to hold the male to protect ing differently, excommunicated scientists for offspring in the survival scheme. discoveries, banned and burned books of great Thus, women demand conformity to their peer writers. The church even put a Baptist minister in group almost from the moment they put on their jail right here in Urbanna during Colonial times first dress for the ball, the iron bars clank shut . for preaching without a license. . . you must be like all other girls in your social It’s one gigantic leap for mankind to shift from group, you must think and dress and act like all “Who invited you?” to “I’m so glad you came.” others, you must march to the same tune, and When this happens . . . that’s good news for the don’t dare be different. world. ©2014 How sad conformity is demanded for so many Mary Wakefield Buxton will sign Christmas women in spite of our so-called enlightened copies of her new book, “The Private War of Wilage. Even sadder, some women have taken their liam Styron.” Mail a check for $15 plus $5 for needs for conformity into the church where one tax and postage to P.O. Box 488, Urbanna, VA can actually experience “country club mental- 23175. Sentinel to publish Santa letters The Southside Sentinel will again publish “Letters to Santa” from local children in its special “Christmas Greetings” section in its Thursday, December 18, issue. Letters must be emailed, faxed or delivered to the Sentinel office no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, in order to appear in the special section. Letters should include the child’s first and last name, age, and community of residence. Email Letters to Santa to [email protected]; fax to 758-5896; mail to Sentinel office at P.O. Box 549, Urbanna VA 23175; or bring by the Sentinel office at 276 Virginia Street in Urbanna. Farm Bill update set for Tuesday On Tuesday, December 9, at 10 a.m. the Farm Service Agency (FSA) will present an update on the programs and policies outlined in the recent Farm Bill. The session will be at Nick’s Restaurant on Route 33 in Shacklefords. Jeff Davis of FSA will present the overview. Producers and landowners are encouraged to attend. Also, as part of the program, Chris Simms of Colonial Farm Credit will present a brief session titled “Leasing as a Financial Solution.” Middlesex Extension Agent David Moore will discuss recent on-farm research plot results. The meeting is sponsored by FSA, Colonial Farm Credit and Virginia Cooperative Extension. Please call Middlesex Extension at 758-4120 to preregister. Lunch will be served at the end of the program. If you are a person with a disability and require assistive services in order to attend, call 758-4120 prior to the event. middlesex county court news The following cases were heard in Middlesex County Circuit Court and reported by Middlesex Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael T. Hurd. On October 1, 2014, with Judge Designate Randolph West presiding, Michael Andrew Yarka, 37, of Gloucester County pled not guilty to all charges pending against him and was tried by the court. The court dismissed a charge of misdemeanor petit larceny and found Yarka guilty of breaking and entering a house in Urbanna, guilty of breaking and entering a garage in Urbanna, and guilty of grand larceny of tools from the garage. Yarka was found not guilty of breaking and entering a storage unit in Saluda, and not guilty of grand larceny of items alleged to have been taken from the storage unit. Sentencing on the three felony convictions is scheduled for January 26, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. Alan Stephen Brooks, 24, of Saluda, and Christopher Lee Brown, 33, of Saluda, both pled guilty and both were found guilty of grand larceny. Both Brooks and Brown were sentenced to 5 years, with all suspended on conditions of being of good behavior for 10 years, being on indefinite supervised probation, paying restitution and court costs, and having no contact with the victim nor go upon his property. Christine L. Norton, 52, of Hardyville, entered a plea agreement whereby a felony charge of making a false affidavit was amended to a misdemeanor obstruction of justice charge, and Norton stipulated that the facts were sufficient for a finding of guilt. The court deferred making a finding and took the matter under advisement, whereby if Norton stays on good behavior for one year, completes 24 hours of community service work and complies with local probation, the charge will be dismissed. Theresa Ann McClanahan Steinberg, 52, of Deltaville, was before the court on a felony charge of unauthorized use of an automobile. After hearing evidence, the court ordered Steinberg to be evaluated for competency to stand trial and moved for a hearing to determine whether Steinberg should be hospitalized for psychiatric treatment. On October 15, 2014, with Judge Designate Louis R. Lerner presiding, William Sherman Loxley, 25, address unknown, was found to have been in violation of the conditions of his probation, which had been imposed when he was convicted of credit card larceny and credit card fraud on July 20, 2011. On October 15, 2014, the court revoked 5 years of the previously suspended sentence and re-suspended 3 years and 6 months for an indefinite period of time provided Loxley be on good behavior, and pay court costs within 1 year of his release from incarceration. Loxley has 1 year and 6 months to serve. David E. Brinkley, 47, of Hardyville was found to have been in violation of the conditions of his probation, which had been imposed when he was convicted of two counts of felony assault and battery of a law enforcement officer and sentenced on May 18, 2011. He was originally sentenced in 2011 to 5 years on each count, with four years and 6 months suspended on each, which means the active time imposed in 2011 was 12 months. On October 15, 2014, after finding Brinkley to be in violation of the conditions of probation, the court revoked the entire 4 years and 6 months on each count, and on the first charge resuspended 4 years, and on the second charge re-suspended all of the time. Brinkley is to be on good behavior, must complete all programs recommended by his probation officer, must pay his court costs within 1 year of his release from incarceration, and the other terms and conditions of the original sentencing order will remain in effect. He has 6 months to serve, and will receive credit for time served awaiting trial. On November 5, 2014, visiting Judge Randolph T. West ruled in the following cases: Raymond Allen Hall Jr., 37, of Shacklefords, was tried by the court and the court dismissed the charges of burglary, grand larceny, and grand larceny with the intent to sell or distribute. Allen Lee Schwartz, 37, formerly of Hartfield and Gloucester County, was before the court for violating the conditions of probation imposed for two convictions for failing to register as a sex offender. For one charge, the court revoked the 4 years which had previously been suspended, and re-suspended 3 years, and extended the conditions of supervised probation and extended the period of good behavior for 5 years. For the second charge, the court revoked and re-suspended the 1 year and 4 months remaining on his sentence. The court also extended the conditions of good behavior for 5 years. Reginald Marvella Smith, 32, of Lancaster, was before the court for sentencing for two counts of selling or distributing cocaine. Smith was sentenced on each charge to 10 years, with the court suspending all but 1 year and 7 months on each, to serve concurrently. The time suspended is on conditions of being on good behavior for 20 years, being on indefinite supervised probation, not having alcohol or illegal drugs, and attending all programs designated by his probation officer. On each charge, his operator’s license was revoked for 6 months. Frank Kellar Evans, 41, of Laneview, was before the court on a charge of felony construction fraud. The charge was amended to misdemeanor construction fraud, and Evans pled guilty and was found guilty and sentenced to 12 months, with 11 months and 22 days suspended on conditions of being on good behavior and not violating any laws for 3 years, being supervised by local probation for 1 year or until released by local probation, whichever later occurs, not using, possessing, or consuming alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription drugs not prescribed to him, performing 40 hours of community service work, and testing for drugs and alcohol was authorized. The court found that Ronald Allen Ward, 42, of Deltaville, has complied with the terms imposed on him on November 6, 2013, and thereby amended the charge of grand larceny to petit larceny and sentenced him to 12 months, all suspended on conditions of being on good behavior for 3 years and paying a fine of $100 and court costs. On November 19, 2014, Eugene Woodson, 52, of Locust Hill, pled guilty to and was found guilty of felony assault and battery of a law enforcement officer and sentenced to 5 years, with 4 years suspended on conditions of being on good behavior for 10 years, and being on indefinite supervised probation upon release. Woodson withdrew his appeal of a conviction of misdemeanor domestic assault and battery and thus was sentenced to the same punishment as in the lower court, which was a $200 fine, 12 months incarceration, with 10 months suspended for three years, on conditions of being on good behavior for 3 years, being with local probation for 1 year after release, completing anger management, and having no contact with the victim. Milton Harley Lassiter, 29, of King and Queen County, was before the court for sentencing for burglary and grand larceny, both offenses having occurred at the same location in Topping. For each charge, Lassiter was sentenced to 5 years, with all suspended except 9 months on each charge, with the time suspended being on conditions of being on good behavior for 5 years, upon release from incarceration being committed to the Department of Corrections to successfully complete the Detention and Diversion Programs, and upon completion be on indefinite supervised probation and paying court costs. The active sentence of incarceration is 18 months, followed by being placed in the Detention and Diversion facilities for approximately 6 months each. (See Court, page A3) letters to editor Letters to the Editor may not exceed 400 words. There is a limit of two letters per person, per month. Email letters to [email protected]. Support for our library To the Editor: Having read the article on public library funding in the November 13 edition of the Southside Sentinel, I want to express my support for as much local funding as possible to a great asset to our community. Although not a full-time resident, I have always been impressed with the Urbanna Branch of the Middlesex Public Library. Libraries are an important cultural asset to a community and Urbanna can be justly proud to claim such a superior facility. The collection of books and periodicals is outstanding, remarkable for a community of Urbanna’s size, and we should do everything possible to meet the requirements that allow the library to continue to operate at such a high level. We do not want to risk losing state funding, so I urge the responsible parties to work out a mutually satisfactory agreement that will allow the Urbanna community to continue to benefit from being the home of an outstanding public library that ably serves the varied needs of its public. Lyndon H. Hart Urbanna What if? To the Editor: What if Congress calls an Article V convention to amend our U.S. Constitution? Since it is within Congress’ authority to decide how the delegates are chosen, what if it selects themselves, like John Boehner or Nancy Pelosi, or as the Assembly of States advocates, a bipartisan group. What if Congress lets the states choose the delegates, the number to be determined by the Electoral College system, giving California 55 delegates to Virginia’s 13. And, who would be chosen from Virginia—Speaker Howell or Governor McAuliffe and whom they appoint, legislators who are just as guilty of overreach as those at the federal level? What if the convention meets and delegates don’t like a proposal? Then the chair says, all in favor say “Aye,” opposed “No,” the Ayes have it. Next. What if the convention changes the rules for ratification, and makes the number of states needed to ratify only half, or none? What if the convention gives us a Constitution that gives us rights instead of protecting our God-given inherent rights? Any government that gives rights can take them away. What if there is a good result from the convention? Will legislators who fail to honor their oath of office mysteriously overnight choose to do so? What if the convention becomes a runaway, where anything could result? What then? Sue Long Mathews Ferguson, Mo. To the Editor: The recent events in Ferguson, Missouri, are a tragedy that extends far beyond the lives lost and those ruined by the events. The material damage can be restored, not so the emotional. Those of us on the sidelines can be outraged by the killing of a young man by police, or by the looting and burning rampage after the grand jury’s decision. The malady goes beyond the topical reflections and positions we may take. The disease is, yes, racial prejudice, and on both sides. The end of the Civil War, which was over slavery— regardless of those sanctimonious voices who declare that it was not over slavery, but over state’s rights—left a devastated South. The murder of President Lincoln precluded a reasonable reconstruction of the South and some logical approach to the integration of a large poverty-stricken and illiterate black population. Add to this the ruin of infrastructure and bankruptcy of planters; you can see the psychological disorientation of everyone involved. Dump on this the invasion of impudent carpetbaggers and Yankees who presumed to “reconstruct” the South according to their prejudice against the defeated and humiliated Southerners, and you see the seedbed of hatred. And hatred there was, witness the Ku Klux Klan, lynching and burning of blacks, segregation of everything, laws against miscegenation, but primarily the complete ignorance and incompetence of leaders whose narcissism and self interests kept them from comprehending and appreciating the complexity of the problem of integrating a transplanted people into this alien country. And on it goes. . . . A useful book to help one understand the disillusionment, prejudice as well as the feeling of victimhood of blacks is “Soul On Ice” written by Eldridge Cleaver in 1968. Cleaver was a black serial rapist, but also was a thinking man who gave good insight into the emotional disposition of a black in a white society. “When will we ever learn?” Black rabble-rousers and a liberal headline-hungry press are not helping. Blacks are hurting. They need understanding. The rampage in Ferguson has only hurt them in eyes of the watchers, but consider that it was the most convenient stone they could get their hands on to throw toward the perceived enemy. Maybe “it is us. . . .” The infection is old and deep. Can it be exorcised? Don Loop Urbanna Aquifer . . . (Continued from page A1) to be considered by the board of supervisors. “Pete, I think that the word is getting out, however slow, on the concerns the communities have regarding the depletion of the Potomac Aquifer,” said Hurd. 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Phone, Fax and Email: Phone: (804) 758-2328; Fax: (804) 758-5896; Editorial: ]\algj8kk]flaf]d&[ge39\n]jlakaf_2ohYqf]8kk]flaf]d&[ge3;dYkkaÚ]\k2[dYkkaÚ]\k8kk]flaf]d&[ge3 Subscriptions: [email protected] and website: www.ssentinel.com. Postmaster: Send address changes to Southside Sentinel, P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175 Pluck, Perseverance and Progress December 4, 2014 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A3 Hands Across Middlesex volunteers prepare Thanksgiving dinners for Middlesex County residents in need. hands across middlesex A Hands Thanksgiving Just after sunrise on Thanksgiving morning, Carol Palmer arrived at Urbanna United Methodist Church, as she has for many Thanksgivings. Slowly others started arriving, many carrying hot pans of turkey, yams, beans and all of the other “fixings” for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. By 9 a.m. one group of volunteers, representing almost two dozen churches and individuals from throughout Middlesex County, was gathered around the kitchen table preparing take-out containers for well over 100 meals. Meanwhile, another contingent of volunteers had gathered in the parish hall. Some were assembling the take-out containers, and adding a pack of fresh-baked rolls and a dessert box to a bag containing the hot meal. Another larger group was filing past a table to pick up their deliver slips and the appropriate number of meals now bagged and ready to go. By 10 a.m. these volunteers were pulling out of the parking lot heading to all parts of Middlesex to deliver a hot Thanksgiving meal to so many of our neighbors who may not be able to prepare such a meal for themselves. By 11 a.m. Carol was closing down the kitchen as the volunteers completed their rounds and returned to their own homes for their Thanks- giving—giving thanks and prayers for a county and its residents who share the true meaning of the holiday with others. In less than a month this process will repeat itself once again on Christmas morning—dozens of your neighbors and friends giving of themselves on a holiday to help others. This program, just one of many at Hands Across Middlesex, has continued since the early 1990s. If you would like more information on how you can help Hands, please stop by The Cryer Center on Route 33 at Locust Hill or call 758-2044. To all of Middlesex, our heartfelt wishes for a happy holiday season and thank you for all you do to help our mission and our neighbors. The Middlesex County Public School System earned third place in Virginia for “green initiatives” as measured by the Virginia School Boards Association Green Schools Challenge. Above, from left, Middlesex School Board members Richard Shores, Garland Harrow, Claudia Soucek and Jim Goforth accept the award from VSBA president Kerri Wilson. Middlesex schools win ‘green initiatives’ award by Larry Chowning The Middlesex County Public School System earned third place in Virginia for green initiatives as measured by the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Green Schools Challenge. The Middlesex Public Schools have initiated and sustained energy efficiencies that have reduced costs and the school division’s carbon footprint, the award stated. “This is a terrific accomplishment for our school division,” said Middlesex School Superintendent Dr. Thomas canned good to be donated to a Taylor. “Through our energy local food bank. Lights are available for HVFD’s annual community celebration of the “Tree of Lights.” One may purchase a light in memory or honor of a loved Bethlehem Star Lodge Operone or friend for a $10 dona- ation Thanksgiving thanks the tion. Purchase your light at the following for their support HVFD Thrift Store on Wednes- during the recently-completed day or Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2014 program that provided Lights can also be purchased food for 250 Middlesex using form on page A9 inside. County families: White lights are “in memory Big John’s, Colonial Pizza, of,” and blue lights are “in Urbanna Market, Middle honor of ” a loved one or friend. Peninsula Regional SecuNames of those remembered or rity Center, Revere Gas, Joe honored will be printed in the Heyman, Folliard & Hall Sentinel in December. Inc., Angel Brown, EVB Call Bonnie Rosser at 776- Bank, Angel and Christopher 9779 for more information. Brown, C&F Bank, Harrow’s Breakfast with Santa is Saturday at HVFD On Saturday, December 6, a buffet breakfast with Santa will be held at the Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) pavilion from 9-11 a.m. The cost of the breakfast is $7 for adults and $3 for chil- dren age 10 and under; babies are admitted free. Free pictures will be available and emailed to parents. A silent auction will also be held during the breakfast. The HVFD is suggesting each family bring a 30% off all in-stock Court news . . . (Continued from page A2) Christopher Derek Bristow, 30, of Urbanna, was before the court for violating the terms of his probation imposed in 2009 for the felony of grand larceny of an animal. The court found Bristow in violation and revoked and re-suspended 5 years, to be suspended for 8 years, during which time Bristow is to be on good behavior, be on indefinite supervised probation, complete programs promulgated by Probation and Parole, be subject to random drug and alcohol testing, not consume alcohol or illegal drugs or prescription drugs not prescribed to him, and complete 50 hours of community service work, 30 of which must be for a non-profit during a festival or event. On November 24, 2014, with retired Judge William H. Shaw III presiding, numerous misdemeanor charges which had been appealed from General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court were tried; and the grand jury met for its November session and certified 41 indictments as true bills, meaning that the charges presented will go forward. Additionally, Kenneth Cornelius Jackson, 34, of Saluda, was found in violation of the conditions of his probation and the court resuspended all but 5 months on each of his two felony convictions of distributing controlled substances, for a total time to serve on the probation violation being 10 months. He will be given credit for time already served. Holiday Open House Holiday Open House & Shopping December 6, 2014 • 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Landing – Piankatank Golf Course Community 67 Riverboat Lane & 286 Fairfield Road Hartfield, VA Vendors: Discovery Toys, The Fickled Frog, Gold Canyon, Longaberger, Metal by Design, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Pure Romance, SaySay0, Scentsy, Stella Dot, Tastefuly Simple, Tealightful, The Formal Werewolf, Thirty-One, Tupperware, Velata Ross’s Rings and Things, Ltd. )RVINGTON2Ds+ILMARNOCKs -ONDAY&RIDAYs3ATURDAY hard to identify areas of improvement in energysaving techniques and green adaptations to further our success. “Through numerous energy conservation measures our schools have become more efficient and environmentally friendly, thereby also assisting us in saving much-needed funds. These savings prove our commitment to preserving taxpayer dollars and will be utilized to further enhance our facilities,” said Harrow. Members of the Middlesex School Board accepted the award from VSBA president Kerri Wilson in November. Operation Thanksgiving supporters thanked You’re invited to a Now through Christmas performance contract and other division efforts, we have been able to improve the learning environment. “I am grateful for the work of our operations director, Mr. Greg Harrow, and his team for working to improve energy efficiencies and student and teacher comfort in the classroom, all while reducing costs and saving local tax dollars. It is genuinely nice to be recognized for this monumental effort,” said Dr. Taylor. Harrow said, “Since our announcement last year of honorable mention of this same award, we have worked Contact: Charlene Winter, REALTOR with Virginia Country Real Estate 804-815-3981 Donna Erwin, REALTOR/BROKER with Erwin Realty 804-776-1020 • 804-694-9848 Home Center, John M. 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Also, Thrift Oil Co., Robert and Karen Wilkins, Marine Electronics, Mill End Carpet, Angelo’s Colonial Pizza, Scout troop leader Millie Hampton, Troop 370, Leo South, Carnell Bagby, Jamal Reed, Deondra Jessie, Shirley Bristow, Joseph Wiggins, Sheriff David Bushey, Middlesex Sheriff ’s Office, Henry Easton, Percell Scott, Richard Perkins, Superintendent Timothy Doss-Middle Peninsula Security Center, Denise C. Blake, Rudolph Williams, Church View Septic Service, Middlesex Social Services and staff, Craig Hall and Eric Johnson. “Thank you and God bless,” said Operation Thanksgiving director Bill Bagby. Redressed Furniture! Holiday Sale! at Mill-End Carpet 10860 General Puller Hwy. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Call Diane Stringer 804-832-0414 for more information. Saturday, December 6th (Store hours vary) A4 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • December 4, 2014 December 4, 2014 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A5 Celebrate Christmas in Urbanna Parade, music, food, visits with Santa and more at Friday’s Urbanna Hometown Christmas Parade The Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD), the MVFD Woman’s Auxiliary and the Town of Urbanna will co-sponsor the Annual Urbanna Hometown Christmas Parade and holiday activities on Friday, December 5. The parade is at 7 p.m. Concessions at the Urbanna Firehouse will open at 4:30 p.m. On the menu are hamburgers, firehouse hot dogs, homemade barbecue with cole slaw, French fries, soft drinks, coffee and hot chocolate. Musical entertainment in front of the firehouse will be provided by the “Gailey Family.” Nate Sparks and his band will play Christmas music in front of R.S. Bristow Store. At 5:30 p.m. town officials will light the Town Christmas Tree at Cross and Virginia streets. Aaron Ward of Wilton Cottage will have the town aglow in time for the Christmas parade at 7 p.m. Don’t forget to “shop late til eight” with the town merchants for continued shopping, free gift wrapping and gift certificates. Santa will visit with children at the firehouse after the parade and there also will be a free Santa party. Gary Thimsen will have his model trains displayed and running in the firehouse for everyone to enjoy while waiting for Santa. Also, an award presentation to the winners in the different Model trains to entertain at firehouse by Tom Chillemi Gary Thimsen of Urbanna has been setting up trains at the Urbanna Firehouse for about five years to entertain children of all ages as they wait for Santa’s arrival following the Urbanna Christmas Parade. This year Thimsen has a big surprise! Last year Thimsen added an English-style train engine, modeled after full-sized engines that were built in Britain in the 1930s. “Kids that had just started talking pointed and said ‘Emily’ as soon as they saw her runNate Sparks and his band ning last year,” said Thimsen. will play Christmas music in front of R.S. Bristow Store on Virginia Street. parade categories will be held at the firehouse. Sharon Darnell also will be at the firehouse beginning at 4:30 p.m. to collect coloring books, crayons, small unwrapped toys and cute beanies for the children that have to be at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk for Christmas. Those attending the parade activities are encouraged to donate these items. Call parade organizer Lois Jean Brooks at 758-4717 for more information. “Emily” is a long green train engine from the PBS show “Thomas and Friends.” Emily is a long haul, highstepping passenger train engine, Thimsen explained. “She doesn’t have as much power as a freight engine, but she is faster.” Emily is modeled after an engine, will make its Urbanna debut on Friday, December 5, starting about 6 p.m. at the firehouse. In contrast to most engines that towed a “coal bunker,” Thomas carries its own coal and water. Engines like this were used for short distances and around the train yard. Woman’s Club open to visitors on Saturday The Middlesex County Woman’s Club on Virginia Street in Urbanna will be open for guests from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, during the Historic Urbanna Christmas House Tour. In addition to seeing the historic club building, visitors are invited to look over and purchase crafts “Thomas the Tank Engine” will make its Urbanna debut this Friday, December 5, at the ÄYLOV\ZLK\YPUN[OL<YIHUUH*OYPZ[THZ7HYHKLHJ[P]P[PLZ that will be on sale. Christmas Gifts Galore Sterling Silver Jewelry Lowest prices on Beautiful Pashmina Scarves $19.95 Necklace Sets • Christmas Necklace Sets Great Selection • New First Quality Pizazz Accessories featured at Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 1870 engine whose 8-foot tall drive wheel gave it good speed. The speed record for a steam-engine passenger train is about 120 miles per hour. The excitement that Emily generated inspired Thimsen to purchase “Thomas the Tank Engine,” also from PBS. Thomas, a light blue Urbanna Harbor Gallery & Urbanna Flea Market The Gift They Will Remember All Year Long! A subscription to the Give a print subscription or electronic subscription (PDF) or BOTH! 1. 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Box 549 • Urbanna, Va. 23175 • (804) 758-2328 The Annual Historic Urbanna Christmas House Tour will take place Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and includes five homes plus the James Mills Scottish Factor Store (Old Tobacco Warehouse). Visitors will be able to tour Rosegill Plantation, Atherston Hall Bed & Breakfast, the Montague House, the Old Thrift House and Ashton on Erium Hill. Tickets are $25 and will be available on the day of the tour at Urbanna United Methodist Church on Cross Street. Shuttle transportation to the tour stops will be available to and from the church. Docents at each tour site will describe some of the history, features, funishings and interesting stories to tour-goers. This year the tour committee is also opening the doors to Historic Rosegill Plantation on Friday, December 5, for a preview of the mansion, which will include a luncheon and fashion show. Seating is limited for the preview and everyone interested is encouraged to purchase tickets early. Preview tickets are $40 per person and will include admission to the tour the following day. The tour is sponsored by the Town of Urbanna, the Urbanna Beautification Committee, and the Urbanna Business Association. For more information on the tour, call 758-1606. Rosegill Rosegill is a 860-acre waterfront property located on the south shore of the Rappahannock River and The Scottish Factor Store, also called the Old Tobacco Warehouse, is a stop on this Saturday’s Historic Urbanna Christmas House Tour. The historic building serves as the town museum and visitor’s center. Urbanna Creek across from the town of Urbanna. Included on the estate are two lakes, a private airstrip, a hangar, barns and a boathouse. It is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful waterfront properties in Virginia. The three main houses date from 1650 when they were built by Ralph Wormeley, a Colonial Governor of Virginia. Thus the houses are about 100 years older than most of Williamsburg. Rosegill must have been established between 1650-1654 and was an elaborate complex in the lifetime of Mr. Wormeley. In 1686 a French Huguenot immi- Merry Christmas Happy Holidays! Merry Happy Holidays! Christmas (804) 758-2352 Good Goods” Virginia Street Cafe Urbanna, Va. • 758-3798 www.vastcafe.com We wish you a Bristow’s “Home of almost non-existent, tobacco growers brought their crop to the factor store where they could trade it for goods from Europe. The building, which is undergoing restoration, is set in an undisturbed colonial setting just yards from the Urbanna waterfront on Urbanna Creek. The James Mills Scottish Factor Store and its high profile treasure, the 1755 Mitchell Map drawn by local physician John Mitchell, are the historic treasures of not only the Town of Urbanna, but the entire Commonwealth of Virginia. The map was purchased in 1980 as part of the town’s tri-centennial cel- to all from Judy and the Crew! ZZZXUEDQQDFUXLVHVFRP &RQWDFW&DSWDLQ3KLO Join us for refreshments! grant, M. Duval, described it “as at least twenty houses along the plateau above the river.” That the library was one of the finest in all Virginia is evident from the estate inventory. Scottish Factor Store The James Mills Scottish Factor Store, also known as the Old Tobacco Warehouse, is one of only two such remaining structures of its kind in the United States where history buffs may learn of the colonial trade pattern of Virginia grown tobacco for various items imported from Europe. During the 18th century in an era when paper money and coins were Crab Legs all weekend! *LIW&HUWLÀFDWHVDUHDJUHDWSUHVHQWIRUDOODJHV &HUWLÀFDWHVVWDUWLQJDW Established 1876 Here’s How to Order Use the coupon below or order online at www.ssentinel.com and click on “Subscribe” at the bottom of our Home page. Urbanna Christmas House Tour is Saturday 51 Cross Street, 2nd Floor • Urbanna Merry Christmas From Marshall’s Drug Christmas Gifts for All Marshall’s Drug ebration and has been recently restored. It may be viewed at the Factor Store which is now being used as the Urbanna Visitor’s Center and Museum. The Virginia Oyster Trail “Virginia’s Oyster Capital of the East Coast” is currently on exhibit with artifacts and history of the oyster industry. Ashton on Erium Hill Ashton on Erium Hill was built in 1946 by Sidney Muire, a local contractor, who with his wife Mary, lived in the home until her death in the 1960s. Current owners Jack and Diana Pitts renovated the home in 1993. The spectacular sloped waterfront lawn and view of the Rappahannock River add substantially to this lovely home, which has opened its doors to many community events over the years. Old Thrift House The Old Thrift House was constructed in the late 1930s by Joseph Tyler Thrift and his wife Clara. The house was originally built as a garage used to store oil delivery trucks for the family business. Clara Thrift was well known for the outdoor Christmas decorations she created in memory of her son, Tyler. Visitors from miles around used to drive to Urbanna to see the Thrift home at Christmas as the decorations had become so popular. In 1998 the home was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Moore and subsequently went through a total renovation. Mr. Moore died in 2011 but Mrs. Moore (JoAnn) maintains the beautiful home and gardens her husband loved, and she is continuing to preserve the story and history of the residence. Atherston Hall Bed & Breakfast Atherston Hall was originally built in 1880 for a local schooner captain, Captain James H. Bohannon, commander of the “Legonia,” an ocean schooner. That same year, Captain Bohannon married “the girl next door,” Virginia Parrish. In the heart of Historic Urbanna, Atherston Hall is tucked one block away from the waterfront and the docks and beaches of Urbanna Creek. Amid the charming Colonial and Victorian homes on Prince George Street in the village, the Inn has been a favorite destination for many guests over the years. Owners and hosts, Bill and Judith Dickinson, have maintained the 19th century charm and decor of the home that includes five guest rooms, four bathrooms and exquisite gardens. Mattingly-Montague Parsonage The Parsonage was built in 1929 for the Chappells, who owned the town’s Coca-Cola bottling plant. The house, built in the Colonial Revival style, blends well with colonial buildings nearby. In 1950 it was sold to the Rappahannock District of the Methodist Church, which used it as a parsonage for the district superintendents until 2003, when Linda and Dick Mattingly and their daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Latane Montague, purchased it. Merry Christmas! Thank you for your support! Sydney H. Speight Attorney at Law Phone: (804) 758-0400 837 Gloucester Road • Saluda, VA email: [email protected] Angelo’s Colonial Pizza will be closed Dec. 24 – 25, Dec. 31 & Jan 1 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! From the Colonial Pizza Family Closed Sun. & Mon. Tues. - Thurs. 11 – 9 Fri. & Sat. 11 – 10 (804) 758-4079 Urbanna, Virginia Urbanna • 758-5344 Merry Christmas from our family to yours R.S. Bristow Store • Urbanna, Va. • 758-2210 Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m. SANTA CALLED! Merry Christmas from Urbanna Seafood Market HE’S BRINGING YOU A NEW SUZUKI Thank you for your patronage! 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Do you have children who are thinking they may want to come to camp, but may be hesitant about leaving home for the first time? Come to the Middlesex County 4-H Junior Camp Information Orientation on Tuesday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cooks Corner Office Complex. Extension and 4-H officials will discuss “the ins and outs” of 4-H camp such as the daily schedule, theme, supervision, transportation, lodging and any other topics that anyone has questions about. Registration forms will be provided in case anyone wants to sign up. Light refreshments will be provided and prizes will be given away. For more information, contact Karlee Steffey at the Middlesex Extension Office at 758-4120 or [email protected]. 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Sixteen to make debut at 119th Holly Ball The Holly Ball committee recently announced the names of the 16 young ladies who will be presented at the 119th Holly Ball, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 27, at Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club. The annual Holly Ball, the fundraising charitable arm supporting The Tidewater Foundation, made a variety of contributions in 2014 and to many worthy entities in and around the Northern Neck and Tidewater areas, reported publicity committee member Amy Humphreys. The committee delights in observing these young ladies embrace a time-honored tradition and mission of preserving a philanthropic legacy of giving back, said Humphreys. The events hosted by the debutantes during the festive holiday season unite these women and foster a spirit of altruistic advocacy. Miss Hannah Elizabeth Rogers of Reedville will reign as Queen of the Holly Realm. A student at Randolph Macon College, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Ray Rogers III of Reedville. Debutantes to be presented are Miss Elizabeth Paige Augst, a student at James Madison Uni- versity, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Augst of Burgess; Miss Cameron Elizabeth Brent, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dennis Brent of Weems; Miss Katherine Louise Crowther, a student at James Madison University, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Alvin Crowther of Burgess; and Miss Laura Peyton Ellis, a student at Randolph Macon College, the daughter of Mrs. Keren Slack Ellis of Tappahannock and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Baird Ellis Jr. of Champlain. Also, Miss Katrina Lynn Gauntt, a student at George Mason University, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robert Gauntt of Mechanicsville; Miss Connor Blaire Haislip, a student at Lynchburg College, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Wayne Haislip of Lottsburg; Miss Lauren Page James, a student at Christopher Newport University, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Theodore James IV of White Stone; Miss Hannah Ellery Kellum, a student at Christopher Newport University, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gray Barrack Jr. of Farnham and Mr. Thomas Ellery Kellum of Weems. Also, Miss Katherine Leanne Keyser, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Mark Keyser of Kilmarnock; Miss Kathryn Barclay Mapes, a student at Mount Saint Joseph University, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kimes Mapes of Cincinnati, Ohio; Miss Quinlan McHugh Moore, a student at Lafayette College, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bennett Moore of Deltaville; and Miss Kate McGinley Nelson, a student at James Madison University, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Arthur Nelson of Weems. Also, Miss Hannah Elias Rennolds, a student at The College of William and Mary, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Sthreshley Rennolds of Tappahannock; Miss Laura Emily Smith, a student at Virginia Tech, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dale Smith of Kilmarnock; Miss Emily Virginia Szyperski, a student at Elon University, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Michael Szyperski of Irvington; and Miss Emily Ryan Wilmore, a student at Christopher Newport University, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darren Simms Wilmore of Tappahannock. Caring for Your Children Thursday, December 11 Saturday, December 6 Email your event to [email protected] by Friday for consideration. For an expanded version of our community calendar, please visit www.SSentinel.com. Weekly Events Thursdays • Cancer Center Support Group 3–4 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Rappahannock General Hospital. 435-8593. • Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Thursday vÌ iÌ vÀÎq{«°°>ÌÌ i9 Ƃ>ÀÌwi`° • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Ƃâ iiÀ½Ã ƂÃÃV>Ì vwVi] ÇÎÎx iÜà ƂÛiÕi] Gloucester. 695-9382. • Good Deeds for Special Needs Group 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Pilot House ,iÃÌ>ÕÀ>Ì°Ƃ`ÛV>Ì}] i«}ëiV>ii`ðÈ{ 6016. • Deltaville Community AssociationÇ«°°Ì iÌ À` / ÕÀÃ`>Þ v Ì i Ì >Ì Ì i iÌ>Ûi ÕÌÞ ƂÃÃV>ÌLÕ`}° Saturdays • Alcoholics Anonymous "«i£Ó>`£ÓiiÌ}] x\Îä«°°iÛiÀÞ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ>Ì<>À>«ÌÃÌ ÕÀV °ÇÇÈ ÇÈÓ° Sundays • Cub Scout Pack 314 Ó «°° iÛiÀÞ -Õ`>Þ >Ì iÀÌ>}i>«ÌÃÌ ÕÀV ÕÀV 6iÜ°Î{ÇÇÎÓΰ Mondays • Veterans Café>°°q£Ó«°°iÛiÀÞ`>Þ> ÛiÌiÀ>Ã>ÀiÜiVi>Ìn{>-ÌÀiiÌ]7>ÀÃ>Ü°ÇÈ ÓÇx£° • Dementia Support Group £ä\Îä >°° Ì i wÀÃÌ Monday of the month at the Alzheimer’s Association vwVi]ÇÎÎxiÜÃƂÛi°]ÕViÃÌiÀ°ÈxÎnÓ° • Boy Scout Troop 370È«°°iÛiÀÞ`>Þ>ÌÌ i ƂiÀV>i}>]->Õ`>°Î{ÇÇÎÓΰ • Kiwanis Club of MiddlesexÈ«°°iÛiÀÞ`>Þ >ÌÌ i1Ìi`iÌ `ÃÌ ÕÀV ]1ÀL>>°ÇxnÓäÓä° • Bingo Ç«°°iÛiÀÞMonday at Middlesex County 6ÕÌiiÀ,iÃVÕi-µÕ>`]iÌ>Ûi° • Al-Anon/Adult Children of Alcoholics meets at 8 «°°iÛiÀÞ`>Þ>Ì>ÀV1Ìi`iÌ `ÃÌ Church. 480-4292. Tuesdays • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of the month at *ÀÌ /Ü 6>}i Ƃ«>ÀÌiÌÃ] £££ *ÀÌ /Ü >i] 1ÀL>>°ÇxnÓÎnÈ° • Rotary Club Ç\Îä>°°iÛiÀÞTuesday for breakfast >ÌÌ i*ÌÕÃi,iÃÌ>ÕÀ>Ì]/««}°694-6416. • Quilting Class £ä>°°ÌÓ«°°iÛiÀÞ/ÕiÃ`>Þ >ÌÌ iiÜÃ*ÕiÀ iÌiÀ>Ì Ã ÀiÀ°Ó{£ 4860. • Aphasia Group ££ >°° q iÛiÀÞ /ÕiÃ`>Þ >Ì ,"ÕÌ«>ÌiÌ,i >L]>ÀV°{Îxnx䣰 • Alzheimer’s Support Îq{«°°Ì iwÀÃÌ/ÕiÃ`>Þv Ì iÌ >ÌÀ`}iÃ"ÕÌ«>ÌiÌ-iÀÛViÃ]££Î6 ÀÛi]>ÀV°{ÎxÓÎÇ° • Chess { «°° iÛiÀÞ /ÕiÃ`>Þ >Ì Ì i ``iÃiÝ ÕÌÞ*ÕLVLÀ>ÀÞ]iÌ>Ûi°ÇÇÈÇÎÈÓ° • RGH Diabetes Support Group x «°° Ì i wÀÃÌ Tuesday of the month at the RGH Rehabilitation and -«ÀÌÃi`Vi iÌiÀ]>ÀV°{ÎxnÎäx° • Cub Scout Pack 307 È «°° iÛiÀÞ /ÕiÃ`>Þ >Ì >ÀÞ ÀÛi >«ÌÃÌ ÕÀV ] >ÀÞ 6>}i° Î{ÇÇÎÓΰ • Lions ClubÇ«°°Ì iÃiV`/ÕiÃ`>ÞvÌ iÌ >ÌÌ ii>V]/««}°ÇÇÈÇxän° • Overeaters AnonymousÇ«°°iÛiÀÞ/ÕiÃ`>Þ>Ì -Ì°Ƃ`ÀiÜÃ*ÀiÃLÞÌiÀ> ÕÀV ]{Îx ÕÀV -ÌÀiiÌ] >ÀV° • Middlesex County NAACP Ç«°°Ì ivÕÀÌ /ÕiÃ`>ÞvÌ iÌ >ÌÌ i à ÀiÀ"vwVi «iÝ]Ó££iiÀ>*ÕiÀ} Ü>Þ° • Al-Anon Ç\Îä «°° iÛiÀÞ /ÕiÃ`>Þ >Ì >ÀÞ ÀÛi>«ÌÃÌ ÕÀV ]/««}° Wednesdays • Story Hour \Îä >°° iÛiÀÞ 7i`iÃ`>Þ >Ì Ì i ``iÃiÝ9 Ƃ°ÇÇÈnn{È° • Knitters Group £ä >°° iÛiÀÞ 7i`iÃ`>Þ >Ì Urbanna United Methodist Church. • Story Hour £ä\Îä >°° iÛiÀÞ 7i`iÃ`>Þ >Ì Ì i ``iÃiÝ ÕÌÞ *ÕLV LÀ>ÀÞ] 1ÀL>> À>V ° ÇxÈxǣǰ • Story Hour Î «°° iÛiÀÞ 7i`iÃ`>Þ >Ì 1ÀL>> iÌ `ÃÌ ÕÀV °ÇxÈxǣǰ • Bingo x\Îä«°°iÛiÀÞ7i`iÃ`>Þ>ÌÌ iÃÌiÀ ÕL]>ÀÌwi`°ÇxnÓ£ä° Email your event to [email protected] by Friday for consideration. Please keep your event information current. Email news and photos to [email protected] by noon on Tuesdays. Fishing Bay Family Practice Martha Hart, P.N.P. I’ve always had a way with children. You could say it’s my gift. Riverside Fishing Bay Family Practice is different because we are all working as a team to give the best care to the children and families we serve. My Watch Martha explain her passion for children and families. Scan the QR code goal is to figure out where people are and what I can do to help them along the road. If we don’t give kids a good start, then Riverside Fishing Bay Family Practice we’ve lost a major battle. 16681 General Puller Highway Deltaville, VA 23043 To select Martha as your provider, call (804) 776-8000 or visit us at www.riversideonline.com/hart Appointments Available Now. Families Welcome. December 4, 2014 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A7 library news Mark your calendars, sports fans. The first National Readathon Day is coming Saturday, January 24, 2015. The event is sponsored by the National Book Foundation, GoodReads, Mashable, and Penguin Random House. Participating readers are asked to read a book for four straight hours between noon and 4 p.m to raise funds to support the National Book Foundation, which brings books to needy communities. According to the press release, "40% of American adults are either at or below basic reading proficiency, and 14% are fully illiterate, and every year millions of others lose touch with the power and importance of reading books." That's all very well, but I think the sponsors of this event made a horrible mistake in scheduling. That Saturday happens to be Belly Laugh Day, which is a "day to celebrate the great gift of laughter," according to Chase's Calendar of Events. Just in case you've forgotten how to belly laugh, the website www. bellylaughday.com provides a tutorial: "Smile, throw your arms in the air and laugh out loud." We're advised to "Join the Belly Laugh Bounce Around the World, as people from Antarctica to Hawaii in kitchens, schools, hospitals, offices, plants and stores stop at 1:24 p.m. (local time) to bounce a smile and a laugh around the world." Maybe that's what was missing in Ernest Shackleton's expedition to Antarctica. While they were slogging towards the South Pole in minus-54-degree freezing winds, Ernie and the guys should have stopped at 1:24 p.m. and had a good belly laugh. They should also have remembered to take along some sled dogs instead of ponies. They probably had NAACP annual meeting Tuesday lots of belly laughs about that in years to come. Come on, Ernie, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon called out, "On King! On you huskies!" not "On Black Beauty, on Seabiscuit!" So, interrupt your fourhour read to have a belly laugh. John Belushi would approve—January 24 was his birthday. And Edith Wharton, famous for her corsetpopping belly laughs, also celebrated her birthday on January 24. The Readathon press release doesn't provide suggestions for training for the event. The current wisdom holds that you should be doing more standing up than sitting down, so practice reading standing up. I can't endorse the Readathon. Why should reading be an endurance event? Are you allowed bathroom breaks? Incidentally, Chase's Calendar also notes that on January 24, 1935, canned beer went on sale for the first time in Richmond. The American Can Company and the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company collaborated to package 2,000 cans of Krueger's Finest Beer and Krueger's Cream Ale. It was an immediate success, and by the end of 1935, most major breweries had begun using cans. More than 200 million cans were sold that first year. What books look interesting this week? Let's start with "Pin Action: SmallTime Gangsters, High-Stakes Gambling, and the Teenage Hustler Who Became a Bowling Champion" by Gianmarco Tappahannock Art Guild invites community to festive afternoon Santa’s elves have nothing on the artists of the Tappahannock Art Guild (TAG). TAG artists think that even Santa himself will be envious of the gifts they have prepared to offer for sale at the Gallery on Saturday, December 13, immediately following Tappahannock’s traditional Santa Parade. The gallery will be overflowing with gifts for sale—photographs, watercolors, oils, driftwood creations, greeting cards, and jewelry. TAG’S traditional refreshment table will be laden with cookies and punch in hopes that all ages will want to be there. Santa has been invited to attend before he leaves town. TAG asks everyone to join in the singing of carols. At 5 p.m. carolers will walk along Prince Street, and then visit Essex Inn, where the hospitable inn keepers will offer light refreshments inside. The Gallery is at 200 Prince Street, at the corner of Prince Street and Water Lane. Regular hours are Thursday through Sunday, noon-4 p.m., and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Those wishing to drop off a donation to WRAR’S “Toys for Tots” may place them in the gallery during these hours. Top Dog Pet Grooming High Quality, Caring & Compassionate Grooming for over 20 years. Manzione. It's described as a "hard-boiled and often funny look at the hustlers, thugs and characters of the 1960s New York bowling underworld." One reviewer called it a "superb sports memoir." "Lives in Ruins: Archaeologists and the Seductive Lure of Human Rubble" by Marilyn Johnson is an effort to examine and explore the lives of archaeologists. It's described by one critic as "an absorbing and entertaining look at the lives of contemporary archaeologists as they sweat under the sun for clues to the puzzle of our past." Marilyn Johnson was the author of "This Book is Overdue! How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All," published in 2010. "Mermaids in Paradise," a satire by Lydia Millet, has gotten rave reviews. "Three-Body Problem" by China's most popular science fiction author, Liu Cixin, has been called a "masterpiece of enormous scope and vision. Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion." I say, "Welcome, alien overlords." Remember that on Tuesday, December 16, there'll be a special program at the Deltaville Branch. "Using drones in warfare: Is It Ethical?" is the subject of Sean Riza's program. At 5:30 p.m. there will be a complimentary dinner to get you stoked for Mr. Riza's presentation at 6:30 p.m. Christmas play set for Saturday On Saturday, December 6, the Hockley Family Life Inc. actors will present an original play written by prolific playwrite Brenda Holmes Thompson and titled “Who Took Christ out of Christmas.” The comedy, with a serious message, is centered around a town adorned with Christmas lights, trees, a live nativity scene, carolers and signs all pointing to the celebration of the birth of Jesus. In a flash, all is changed when someone takes Christ out of Christmas. The play will entertain all ages will at 3 p.m. in the W.T. Robinson/Sture G. Olsson Fine Arts Center in West Point. For ticket information, contact Octavia Williams at 7854004 or Portia Robinson at 804-240-9226. 804-725-4831 804-366-6429 Middlesex County NAACP #7091 will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, at Immanuel Baptist Church at 317 Town Bridge Road near Saluda. All annual reports from officers and chairpersons are due at this meeting. Also, all new officers and board members will be sworn in. ‘DMV 2 Go’ to visit Saluda New Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society Executive “DMV 2 Go” will be in Director Nichola Redmond strokes Ronny, a cat that was Saluda on Friday, December 5, brought to the shelter this week. from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the new Middlesex Courthouse parking lot. The mobile office can perform any DMV service, including renewing driver’s licenses; accepting applications for, or renewing, ID cards; getting citizens a copy of their driving records; obtaining vehicle The Gloucester-Mathews “Nichola’s wealth of expe- titles, license plates or decals; Humane Society (GMHS) rience and success in animal changing addresses; selling announced the appointment welfare uniquely qualify her to fishing and hunting licenses; of Nichola Redmond as its fill our executive director role. and more. For more details, executive director effective There isn’t a position at an visit www.dmvnow.com/ December 1. She succeeds animal shelter that she hasn’t general/#dmv_2go.asp. Betsy Henderson, who left the worked,” added Crowder. position in May. “She’s done everything from Redmond is coming to cleaning cages and runs to GMHS from New Jersey being a vet tech on up the where for the past 13 years management chain, and we are she has been the executive excited that she will become a The Rappatomac Writdirector of Mane Stream Inc., part of the GMHS family.” ers Critique Group will meet a non-profit organization that Redmond says she knows Thursday, December 18, from provides equine assisted activ- how much can be accom- 1-3 p.m. in Tappahannock at ities, therapy and education plished by an organization Java Jacks Cafe, 504 S. Church to individuals with physical, with “a well planned strat- Lane, Routes 17/360 (corner developmental, emotional and egy that employs a variety of Virginia Street). Come early medical challenges. Prior to of approaches such as best for lunch at noon and to share that, she served as the execu- practices for animal care and creativity. tive director for the Animal placement, education, and proThe Rappatomac Writers— Welfare Association in Voor- viding support by acting as a where the science of writing hees, N.J., for 6 years. Most resource for both the commu- meets the art of persuasion— of her working life has been nity and adopters. Being such encourages and supports spent with non-profits and a resource for the community aspiring writers. The meetings humane organizations. not only helps animals but also are free and all are invited to “The GMHS Board of engages the community in the attend. Directors has undertaken a process of accomplishing the six-month long evaluation of organization’s mission through the society’s needs, and a far financial and other support, Essential Oils reaching search for a new ED, which ultimately sustains the Workshop set a process which resulted in organization into the future.” more than 70 applicants from Redmond will be living in for December 15 as far away as Florida and Cal- Mathews with her three Corgis ifornia,” said board president and what she refers to as a Lisa Cusano will present Dr. Richard Crowder. “fossil” cat. a workshop on essential oils and how they can help in our daily lives on Monday, December 15, from 1-4 p.m. in the Middlesex County Woman's Club (MCWC) building on Virginia Street in Urbanna. In this class, Cusano will The monthly meeting of the to be seated in time for the pro- show how to make soap, deterMiddlesex County Woman’s gram to commence. gents and other items. "This Club will be Monday, DecemLight refreshments will be is certainly a unique class and ber 8, at 1 p.m. at the club provided and the public is one you do not want to miss building at 210 Virginia Street invited to attend. For additional . . . think Christmas!" said a in Urbanna. information, contact Mickie MCWC spokesperson. The club will present the McCallum at 758-1357. The cost of the Essential Oils Christchurch School Cantorion Workshop is $7 and includes with director Mark Parsons. supplies. All are welcome to The Cantorion is the academic Social club plans attend. For more information, vocal ensemble of Christchurch contact Jan Boyd at 776-7001. School, which consists of stu- Christmas party dents from Virginia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, New The B&S Social Club will Jersey, The Bahamas, Guate- host its annual Christmas dinmala, Saudi Arabia, China and ner-dance on Saturday, DecemKorea. ber 13, from 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at The program begins The Beacon, 2737 Grey’s Point The NAMI Mid-Tidewater promptly at 1:15 p.m., so Rd., Topping. Music will be Family Support Group will host please plan to arrive by 1 p.m. furnished by “J Connection.” a holiday party for consumAdmission is $35 per person ers at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, by ticket only. This event is December 15, at Urbanna Bapsponsored by Bethlehem Star tist Church. Call 804-684-1480 Lodge #249. for information. Humane Society hires new director Writers critique group to meet Christchurch School Cantorion to perform at Woman’s Club NAMI to host holiday party Tracey Royals GXdg\iPfliG\kj Xk JXe[p:i\\bG\kI\jfik%Zfd • Open Tues., Wed., & Thurs. • Give your dog or cat a special treat! • We groom and clip at your door on Monday & Friday. By appointment only. 44 Twiggs Ferry Road • Dutton, VA 23050 D A S TAND N A C I R A E R M INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. N\Zfcc\Zk]ff[]fik_\Xe`dXcj_\ck\iXkflig\ki\jfik% Model trains to be displayed The Rappahannock River Railroaders will have an open house on Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the club headquarters on Ballpark Road in Deltaville. Trains in three gauges, O, HO and G, will be running on the second ÅVVY7LVWSL VU [OL ÄYZ[ ÅVVY JHU ]PL^ [OL HJ[PVU VU [LSLvisions. The building is handicapped accessible. There will be some train-related items for sale. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. 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Designed to suit your needs (804) 758-8887 Serving Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck 20% off Free cordless upgrades on select shades & blinds through Dec. 31 Courtesy In-Home Consultations Draperies Cornices Valances Shades Blinds Shutters Upholstery Free Installation A8 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • December 4, 2014 arts & leisure ‘Bergdorf’ documentary to be shown The Mathews Film Society will show the movie “Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s” at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 4, on the third floor of The Halcyon Building at 40 Court Street in Mathews Court House. Admission is free and open to the public. This documentary peels back the curtain at Bergdorf Goodman, the iconic New York store that’s been launching design careers for more than a century. The Smith family and friends Work of area artists on display The Regional Artist Exhibition continues at The Deltaville Maritime Museum. Above, visitors enjoy the multi-media images of this area and other subjects currently on display at the museum. The works of over 20 artists are spread over two halls in the striking new museum space. The exhibition continues daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sunday, January 4. (Photo by Mark Callaghan Sr.) Courthouse Community Orchestra to present concert in Gloucester The Courthouse Community Orchestra (CCO) will perform a holiday concert of seasonal music at 7 p.m. Friday, December 12, at Gloucester Arts on Main (GAM), 6580 B Main Street, Gloucester. Doors open at 6 p.m. and desserts will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for the desserts and concert, and $12 for the concert only. GAM members receive at $2 discount. Call 804-824-9464 or email reservations@gloucesterarts. org for reservations. CCO plays a wide variety of contemporary, classical, and popular music. This concert will benefit both GAM and the orchestra. The orchestra was organized to provide an opportunity for advanced music students and intermediate players to develop a more extensive knowledge of orchestral repertoires. The conductor is Kathy Tucker, band director at Page Middle School. CCO has performed in many local events, including Mathews Market Days, the honors band programs for Gloucester and Mathews middle schools, a Christmas concert with Bayside Ballet, and many productions of the Courthouse Players. Musicians range in age from 12 to 93, and financial support comes from donations and member dues. Call 804-824-9464 for more information. BRING A TOY for a GIRL OR BOY december fried ‘n BBQ chicken 1000/plate pig feet ‘n chitterlings 1200/plate barbecue dinners 1000/plate trivia This name of the classic TV show “The Munsters” was supposedly derived from combining the words “fun” and “monsters”. DJ Dance Donk’s Theater to present is Friday at Christmas show Saturday Freeshade The Smith family and open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are There will be a DJ Dance from 7:30-10 p.m. on Friday, December 5, at Freeshade Community Center in Syringa. The cost is $5 and all are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Proceeds benefit the Stepping Stones square dance club. ,TW[`IV^SZ[VÄNO[O\UNLY ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser due Dec. 7 at Bay School The Bay School Community Arts Center will host the Middle Peninsula’s first Empty Bowls Fundraising Event to benefit Hands Across Mathews. Local artists have been busy making handcrafted pottery bowls for several months in preparation for the event. Each ticketed guest will receive one of these unique bowls and a serving of soup, bread and water, as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger and was created by The Imagine Render Group. Events vary greatly in size and character—some are extravagant soirees while others are relaxed lunch-time gatherings. friends will present the annual Christmas Show at Donk’s Theater, Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry in Mathews, on Saturday, December 6. The first half of the show will feature the Opry regulars and family members singing some of their favorite Christmas songs. The second half will feature the Smith family and friends. The theme of the show will be “helping Lynda with her priorities at Christmas” and will include children and adults singing old and new favorites. There also will be a presentation of “The Christmas Story” in scripture and song with a live nativity scene. Enjoy the first half of the show with the cast performing such favorites as “White Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Blue Christmas,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and more, and the traditional and contemporary hymns of Christmas during the second half. Show time is 8 p.m. Doors $12 for adults and $5 for children. For reservations and information, call 725-7760 or visit the website at donkstheater.com. donk’s THEATER ROUTE 198 at HUDGINS IN MATHEWS, VA Phone (804) 725-7760 VIRGINIA’S Lil Ole Opry presents: Smith Family & Friends Christmas Show Saturday • December 6, 2014 • 8 p.m. PLUS All the Opry Regulars Shades of Country Uncle Jimmy Wickham Adults: $12 • Children under 12: $5 TICKETS: /\QQH·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW0DWKHZV 7KH6HDEUHH]H5HVWDXUDQW*Z\QQ·V,VODQG 7KH0DWKHZV&RXQW\9LVLWRU&HQWHU0DWKHZV *LQQ\·V3ODFH*ORXFHVWHU3RLQW 0DUNHWSODFH$QWLTXHV:KLWH0DUVK*ORXFHVWHU For Information and Reservations 725-7760 Website: www.donkstheater.com This event, on Sunday, December 7, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., will be informal and reflect Mathews’ small-town community. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Bay School in advance or at the door. Ticket sales will be limited to the number of bowls available, and other artwork and pottery will be offered for special sale as well. All proceeds go directly to Hands Across Mathews, so please bring cash or check. If you would like to learn more about Empty Bowls, call Pam Doss at the Bay School at 804-725-1278. The Bay School is at 279 Main Street in Mathews. 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The new Rappahannock Art League facade RAL Studio Gallery has new facade on Main Street Incoming Rappahannock Art League (RAL) president Sukey Starkey was frustrated. “Sometimes people who live in the area don’t know where or what the RAL Studio Gallery is. Equally frustrating is seeing shoppers wander right past the gallery,” she said. Starkey had the vision and drive to change that. She involved a number of members with color and graphics experience to redesign the gallery facade with large, colorful signage. And she, herself, contributed the piéce de resistance. She made and contributed a large, colorful mosaic that has been installed over the door. And since the mosaic has bits of mirror in it, on a bright day and at night it reflects the light like twinkling lights. The mosaic piece measures 7 3/4 feet long and almost two feet tall, and took more than 28 hours to create. The substrate for the outdoor mosaic is a product called WediBoard, which is completely weatherproof. The tesserae (bits and pieces) include stained glass, mirrors, gold tiles, glass tiles, fused glass and glass baubles. “There is no doubt that the Studio Gallery on North Main Street in Kilmarnock is now an interesting destination to explore for arts and crafts,” said Starkey. Letters to Santa Deadline Friday, December 12 @ 5 p.m. [email protected] fax (804) 758-5896 Advertising Deadline Monday, December 8 @ 5 p.m. [email protected] [email protected] Call Wendy or Libby at (804) 758-2328 News Deadline Tuesday, December 16 @ noon [email protected] fax (804) 758-5896 December 4, 2014 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A9 ‘Christmas with the Animals Celebration’ set for Sunday at Humane Society in Gloucester refreshments—including hot dogs and hot chocolate—all afternoon. Artist Susan Mitchell is returning to create portraits of pets on Christmas ornaments. She works from photos of pets, and these treasures are $30 each with all proceeds going to the shelter animals. Reservations or pre-orders are required; call 804-387-2297 for details. The Pawsitively Purrfect Christmas Shop is stocked with gifts for critters and pet lovers. People who purchase over $10 worth of gifts receive a free gift. All of the shelter animals will be ready for a cuddle or a scratch behind the ears. Santa’s elves are working hard to find the animals homes for the holidays, and will gladly help you find your new best friend! Call 693-5520 or visit www. gmhumanesociety.org for more information. John Berry John Berry to return to West Point for his CHRISTmas in America Tour Arts Alive Inc. is excited to bring back John Berry on Wednesday, December 17, for his CHRISTmas in America Tour. Berry will perform his top Christmas hits and a selection of holiday favorites. The public will also have an opportunity to mingle with Berry in a casual reception that same day at Tony & George’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant in West Point from 5-6 p.m. Tickets are $10 (includes appetizers, drink ticket, meal coupon) and must be bought in advance. Tickets to his performance are additional. Purchase tickets by phone at 804-8433475, email at artsaliveinc@ yahoo.com, or online at www. artsaliveinc.org. Berry’s performance begins at 7 p.m. in the Robinson/Olsson Civic Auditorium in West Point. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors (65 and over), and $10 for students, and are available as mentioned above or at the door. Group rates are $15 each for groups of 10 or more. More information is available at www.artsaliveinc.org. The Visual Arts Committee of Arts Alive Inc. will have an opening of the All Media Community Art Show at the performance on December 17 at 6:30 p.m. This exhibit will be on display through January 6 in the exhibit area at the Robinson/Olsson auditorium. This show covers all media—oils, watercolor, photography, pastels, colored pencil, graphite, scratchboard, encaustics, and every other media imaginable. Arts Alive Inc. gratefully acknowledges the sponsorship of Eltham Auto Clinic, which helped make this performance possible. Arts Alive also thanks the governments of West Point, King William County, and New Kent County, as well as the Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation and the Robinson family, for their support. In addition, Arts Alive Inc. is partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts as well as contributions from individuals and businesses. Chorale concerts are this weekend The annual Chesapeake Chorale Christmas Concerts are this weekend on Friday, December 5, at Northumberland High School at 8 p.m.; on Saturday, December 6, at Lancaster Middle School at 8 p.m.; and on Sunday, December 7, at St. Clare Walker Middle School in Locust Hill at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. Above, Chesapeake Chorale accompanist Doug Harris is at the piano and director Dr. Cheryl Davis is at the far left during a previous concert. Bayside Youth Ballet to present ‘12 Days of Christmas’ on Dec. 21 Bayside Youth Ballet will present its second annual production, “The 12 Days of Christmas,” on Sunday, December 21, at 3 p.m. in the Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School. The celebration will include performances by the Courthouse Community Orchestra under the direction of Kathy Tucker; the Mathews Community Kids with the Central Trio, led by Patrick Billups; and David Shuber and Lynda Smith, who will also emcee the program. The 12 Days of Christmas score was created in 1961 by Lorraine Y. Eastman, a music teacher in Richmond and pianist for the Virginia Ballet Theater and the Virginia Theater Dance Ensemble Society under the direction of Marjorie Faye Underhill. The ballet became a yearly tradition in the Richmond area through 1974. The ballet then lay dormant until Mrs. Eastman’s daughter, Nina Eastman Buzby, a retired Gloucester County school teacher and professional musician, digitally printed the hand-written score and then recorded the music with her sister and brother-in-law, also professional musicians. Bayside Youth Ballet was commissioned to bring this charming ballet back to life for the Members of the Bayside Youth Ballet Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck area to celebrate the Christmas season while involving the abundance of talent in these communities. Mrs. Eastman passed away in March 2014 at the age of 101. In addition to The 12 Days of Christmas and other holiday dances, the ballet company will perform “Les Patineurs,” a one-act ballet depicting a Victorian skating party that takes place on Saturday, December 6 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lower United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Come and pay for a box at the door, then walk around and pick out your favorite cookies to fill your box. This is a great way to get or give homemade cookies & crafts for Christmas presents to friends, neighbors, family, etc. Sponsored by Lower UMYF Free coffee! from Diggs School of Dance. Community members also will perform as the Lords and Ladies. Tickets for this joyous celebration are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10 and are available at The Silver Box in Gloucester, Mathews Visitor Center, and Diggs School of Dance studios in Gloucester and Mathews, or by emailing [email protected]. Christmas Tree Farm Macey’s • Rt. 630 •Hartfield, Va. Lot Opens Nov. 29 • Closes Dec. 21 Toys For Tots Drive Continues Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 of the Marine Corps League is sponsoring the Toys For Tots drive in Middlesex County. Toys can be dropped off at the following locations: Coffman’s, Hurd’s, Dollar General (all locations), Metrocast, EVB Bank (all locations), LUMC, Christ Church School, Latitudes, Lower United Methodist Church, Debbies Family Restaurant. All toys will be donated to Middlesex County Social Services and will be distributed locally. The drive ends December 16. Contact Steve Larson at 7584393 for more information. /DVW\HDUZHGHOLYHUHGWR\VWRVRFLDOVHUYLFHVIURPWKHÀQHIRONVRI Middlesex County. 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Children or four-legged family members, will want to meet Santa. He’ll be sitting in his rocking chair ready for photo opportunities from 1-3:30 p.m., so bring your cameras or phones. Storyteller, Jay Hutchins, the self-proclaimed, Grin-eral Manager of Brent & Becky’s Bulbs, will read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” at 1:30 p.m. Mathews’ resident Nina Allen will introduce and autograph her new children’s book, “Piper the Poodle,” at 2 p.m. Face painters will be armed with brushes and paints, and elves will offer Amount Enclosed_______ for _____ Number of Lights Name___________________ Phone_______________ Address_____________________ City_____________ State_____ Zip_____________ A10 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • December 4, 2014 Kaleb Wake receives his Eagle medal from his mother Tica, as his father Neil looks on. Eagle Court of Honor held for Kaleb Wake :[HUKPUN MYVT SLM[ HYL 9P]LY *V\U[PLZ *VTT\UP[` -V\UKH[PVU (K]PZVY` )VHYK VMÄJLYZ 1VOU *V`SL :\ZHU Pittman, Bill Vose and Mary Kay Rotert; seated are staff TLTILYZ4HYNHYL[5VZ[HUK3LZSPL-YHURSPU Kaleb Iverson Wake, a freshman in the engineering school at Virginia Tech and a graduate of Middlesex High School and the Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School, earned the rank of Eagle Scout on August 13, 2014. He was recognized during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony on November 29 at Grafton Baptist Church in Hartfield. Wake is only the 25th Eagle Scout in the nearly 65 years the troop has been chartered. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Boy Scouting. The respect of this rank gives rise to the phrase “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.” The title of Eagle Scout is held for life. In order to attain this rank, it requires dedication and determination. From the time Wake joined Boy Scouting until he attained the rank of Eagle, he passed six boards of review, earned 13 required merit badges and 13 elective merit badges, served in several troop leadership positions including Senior Patrol Leader, and is currently an adult leader with the troop. Wake attended three youth leadership courses, including National Youth Leader Training, called Buckskin in the Heart of Virginia Council (the highest council level youth training offered). He also had the honor of serving on the Buckskin staff as a commissioner. Countless hours were spent in community service in addition to what was required to organize and carry out his Eagle Scout service project. As a Webelo, he earned the highest award given in Cub Scouting, the Arrow of Light. He also was chosen by his Scoutmaster as the 2013 Troop 341 Scout of the Year. In addition to the required merit badges, training and service to his community, a Scout has opportunities to experience many adventures. Countless nights of camping prepared Wake to attend summer camp at several Boy Scout camps around the state. During these weeklong events he earned merit badges, did a mile swim, and participated in a week-long Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience (COPE) course. COPE focuses on personal and team development. Wake joined members of the troop on out-of-state trips to tour Philadelphia and slept aboard the aircraft carrier Yorktown during a trip to Charleston, S.C. His most recent trip was a spe- Community Foundation grants set record in 2014, yet still fall short of need Local shops often stock a high percentage of locally sourced goods that do not require longdistance transportation, helping to reduce our carbon footprint. cial week-long West Virginia high adventure trip taken as a final adventure of the Road Runner Patrol. All but one of the patrol members aged out in 2014. One of the requirements of the Eagle rank is to organize and carry out an “Eagle Project.” Wake’s project involved building benches and installing them and picnic tables at his home church of Grafton Baptist Church. He also completely reworked a garden, removing old shrubs and adding a cross, lights and flowers. During Sunday’s recognition ceremony, Scoutmaster Rich Graulich served as master of ceremonies. Wake led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed everyone. Troop Chaplain Alvin Hill gave the invocation. Assistant Scoutmaster Bill Goettle called to order the Court of Honor. Eagle Scout Brett Fochtmann led the troop in the Law and Oath while Star Scout Bryan Graulich lit the candles representing the 12 parts of the Scout Law and three parts of the Scout Oath. Star Scouts T.J. Banks and Jack Graulich and First Class Scout Jack Ruark shared a reading titled “One Hundred Scouts.” Eagle Scouts Hughes Nelson, John Williams and Brett Fochtmann shared the requirements of an Eagle Scout. Life Scout Will Fochtmann and Star Scout Jerry Lindsey served as the color and honor guard. Eagle Scout Rich Graulich led Wake and all Eagles in attendance in the Eagle Pledge. Eagle Scout and Virginia Tech roommate Hughes Nelson introduced Wake, and after much teasing and joking described Wake as always being a good friend, putting others first “and having his back.” Wake gave his perspective of Scouting and how it influenced his life. He noted he can see the positive influences that the push of Scouting gave him. Wake’s mother Tica pinned the Eagle Badge on her son’s uniform during the ceremony. His father Neil presented him with his Eagle Certificate. Wake presented his parents with special parents’ pins. Scoutmaster Graulich presented Wake with a letter of congratulations from President and Mrs. Obama. Chaplain Hill presented him with a Bible and knife. As is tradition, an Eagle chooses one or more people who influenced him in his life and/or Scouting career. Wake presented a mentor pin to committee chair and former Scoutmaster Alice Nelson. He described her as pushing him harder than anyone else other than his mother. Father Paul Andersen of Christ Church Parish concluded the ceremony by giving the benediction. River Counties Community Foundation (RCCF) awarded $291,000 in grants to 55 hardworking and fully-vetted nonprofits, the largest dollar amount in its history and three times the amount awarded in 2013, according to Ron Mihills, outgoing RCCF chair. Even with this success, RCCF could only fund 35% of the amount requested by local nonprofits. Much of this increase was due to the $15 million unrestricted bequest to the Martha Henna Harris Endowment Fund of The Community Foundation. In addition, nine new charitable funds were established and added to the RCCF portfolio. These bring the total managed by RCCF to over $9 million. “This has been an incredible year,” Mihills said. “We are so grateful that we have been able to help so many outstanding nonprofits in our area.” The RCCF presented its 2014 Report to the Community at its November meeting and community reception. Highlights of this meeting included a summary of its philanthropy for 2014, the election of new officers for the coming year, and a report on the progress of the Together.Stronger. fundraising initiative. The advisory board elected Stuart W. Kramer of Northumberland County to the board. Thanks and appreciation were extended to Paul Sciacchitano for his many years of service. Dr. Elizabeth “Sissy” Crowther and Col. (Ret) Don Phillips, both of Northumberland, and Susan Pittman of Lancaster were elected to second terms. Officers for 2015 will be chair Susan Pittman, vice chair William Vose, secretary Mary Kay Rotert and treasurer John W. Coyle. Mihills reported that the Together.Stronger. fundraising campaign was a proactive step taken by RCCF in response to the recognition that its 2014 grants only responded to 35% of the requests from local nonprofits.. “So far, the response from the community has been heartening, and I am proud to say we have 100% support from our board,” Mihills said. “The nonprofits in our region work tirelessly at their missions. So much good work is done. We have to help them meet their financial needs.” Copies of the 2014 Report to the Community can be obtained at www.RiverCountiesCF.org. Donations to Together.Stronger. can be made through the same site or mailed to RCCF, P.O. Box 222, Kilmarnock, VA 22482. For more information about RCCF, contact Margaret Nost at 438-9414. Donations . . . (Continued from page A1) back seats and be the driver for one of 12 delivery teams on Saturday, December 20, please call 758-2328. Volunteers are finishing up shopping and gift-wrapping volunteers will soon join the effort. Wish lists Since its creation in 1986, a key to the success of Christmas Friends has been its partnership with the Middlesex County Department of Social Services, which carefully screens all applicants for eligibility. Applicants must meet strict income guidelines. Once applicants are approved, the gift-giving program begins a process that’s almost like a pre-Christmas visit with Santa. Eligible families submit a “wish list” of clothing (including sizes and colors desired), toys and other needs; a volunteer shopper is assigned and issued donated funds; and the purchased gifts are gathered at the Sentinel office in Urbanna for wrapping and delivery. Gift boxes are always needed and can be left at the back door of the Sentinel office. Rolls of wrapping paper (ribbons not needed) are also welcomed. For more information, call Geanie Longest at the Southside Sentinel at 758-2328 or email her at [email protected]. Recent donations to Christmas Friends include: In memory of Winnie E. King by Tina L. King, $20. Anonymous, $2,500. Jan and Dean Winston, $100. In memory of Uncle Tom and Roberta Major from Sissy, $25. In memory of Uncle Walter Major and Sweetie from Frosty, $25. Harvey and Zonie Cox, $200. The Saunders Family, Curt and Genie; Jess, Ashley and Emma; Vance, Meredith and Auston; Maria, $250. Leftwich and Jean Stone, $100. Carol and Jay McNamara, $200. Phil and Joy Crowder, $100. In memory of Ruth Ellen Hurley by her parents, $500. In memory of Larry and Barbara Shores, $200 In memory of James Harris, $100. Anonymous, $100. Anonymous, $30. In memory of Charlotte Horton by Sonny Horton, $100. In memory of Charles Healy by Anita Healy, $100. In memory of “Chuck Revere” given by Revere Family, $100. Hunter and Lisa Walker, $50. In memory of all our grandparents by Don and Judy Richwine, $100. Anonymous, $150. In memory of William H. and Louise M. Milby and Arthur Shaver, $100. In memory of Kym Korneygay and in honor of Allie Hutcherson by Anne and Bob Korneygay, $100. Jerome and Elizabeth Lester, $100. Middlesex County Woman’s Club, $100. Previous total: $2,330. Total this week: $6,250. Total to date: $8,580. Clara Christopher, $100. Jim and Jean Hill, $50. In memory of Milton, Dabney Nevell, Billy and Sid, $100. In memory of John D. Lemons Jr. given by Billy, Blair and the Curdts Crew, $100. Anonymous, $100. Birdseed’s Electrical Service Inc., $100. Gregory and Gayle Chambers, $250. Historic District proposal . . . ley said her fellow members are working toward making HARB more “incentivizing” rather than “punitive.” Urbanna Mayor-elect Steve Hollberg said being in the Historic District could delay some development, but inclusion would also give the town some input into a proposed structure’s architecture. “The problem that I have is, if someone would propose development on a large scale, would there be any kind of trigger that would engage HARB?” Hollberg added that if another development were proposed for the Urbanna Yachting Center parcel at the bridge, he would not want to see it come under the same restrictions as the Potomac Timber proposal. The Southside Sentinel asked for a comment from former Urbanna Town Administrator Ted Daniel, who took office just after the Historic District was formed. “The (Continued from page A1) biggest protection of a local zoning overlay district is its ability to protect landmark and significant structures from gaudy and inappropriate adjacent development or modifications; and prevent the demolition of certain structures before the local government exercises its right to purchase the structure,” said Daniel. “The purpose of the historic district is to protect the historic character of the town for a long time into the future.” Urbanna businessman Bill Hight, commented, “I favor getting HARB out of the business of regulating what the waterfront looks like. I don’t think somebody is going to pay high prices for waterfront and put up shacks.” HARB even regulates signs, Hight noted. Councilman-elect Larry Chowning commented that perhaps HARB’s procedures need to be refined. Administrative remedy Building owners in the Historic District should not have to go before HARB to change building colors, if the color is one of the previously approved colors, said Hartley. “We can’t really be the taste police,” she said. Planning commission member Sarah Lauher replied, “But that’s what a Historic District has.” Mayor Don Richwine, who also is the interim zoning administrator, said that most small changes can be approved administratively and do not require approval by HARB. It was pointed out at the meeting that any property that wants to be included in the Historic District can ask to be included. Visit SSentinel.com In Stock & Ready For Delivery Don’t forget — Personal Property and Real Estate Tax Bills ARE DUE DECEMBER 5, 2014 11.27&12.05.13 F. Booth & So W. n, c. In If you have not received a tax bill, please contact the Middlesex County Treasurer’s Office, Betty S. Bray, Treasurer at (804) 758-5302 CUSTOM INTERIORS 42 N. 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