N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Th e C o un t r y C o ur i e r p a g e 1 Prst STD U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 2 Aylett, VA 23009 Country Courier Volume 26, Issue 1 Serving the King William and King and Queen Communities since 1989 King William Ruritans Receive Community Service Awards Wednesday, November 12, 2014 New Burger King Coming By Florence Cooke (left to right) outgoing District Governor Cleve Wright and National President Elliott Hogge present community service awards to National Director and club member Mike Morrison, club member Dick Campbell, club member and Zone 3 Lt. Governor Bob Haas, club member and Zone 3 Governor Bryant Wilson, and club member Gene Campbell. Please see full story on page 11. Museum Opens Native American Exhibit Anyone going through the Route 30/360 intersection over the last two weeks has noticed land being cleared. THIS WILL BE THE NEW BURGER KING. Road improvements to both Routes 30 and 360 will be completed by the developer. In 2009 King William County approved a 2,600 square foot Burger King Restaurant with a drive thru. The project is expected to be completed by early 2015. The owner of the building Burger King currently occupies with the Chill Stop Convenience Station is speaking to potential new tenants for that space. Locust Grove Civil War Reenactment By Gene Campbell On November 1, The King William Historical Museum opened an exhibit of Native A m e r i c a n artifacts donated to the Museum by Caroline County resident Herb Collins. Herb who is the owner of Historical "Green Falls" in Caroline County, has collected Native American artifacts all Herb Collins (right) shows King William resident Dick Campbell his life along the (left) his Native American collection Mattaponi River. His collection is now on display at the Museum and can be viewed along with many other historical items from King William County's past. The Museum located at the King William Court House Complex is open on Saturday and Sunday (except holidays and the months of December, January and February) from 1 to 4pm. It is well worth the visit to see these and other interesting King William County artifacts. www.countrycouriernews.com By Florence Cooke The 13 t h Annual Civil War Reenactment was held at Locust Grove Farm in Walkerton on Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2. On Saturday the weather was rainy and windy and Sunday brought sun but wind, making the attendance small. For those who attended, there were demonstrations by the infantry, cavalry and artillery – even battles on Saturday and Sunday when the cannons could be heard. Please see CIVIL WAR, on page 8. P a g e 2 T h e C o u n tr y C o ur ie r Sharon Baptist Church Prepares “Apple Butter for Haiti” W ed n e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Publisher’s Message Peeling apples are Jesse Burch and Emmett White. Sharon Baptist Church of King William, held their annual "Apple Butter for Haiti" event on October 17th and 18th. On Friday, 50 church members and friends helped to prepare 50 bushels of apples. Several men manned the old apple peeler in back of the church near the social hall door. Tables were set up inside so that all peelings missed by the peeler could be removed manually. The apples were also cored, cut up and washed. Lunch was provided for the workers. 91 gallons of fragrant apple butter were prepared. To make apple butter the apples have to be put on to cook in copper pots in the evening and stirred constantly the whole night until it is ready to be put into jars. The church borrows these pots which are from 50 to 100 years old. One of the pots is owned by David Bradley, who goes to Haiti each year. One of them is borrowed from the Holiness Church in Beuna Vista. 30 people helped to stir the apple butter all night so that it would never stick. Saturday morning the apple butter was carefully put into jars and sealed. Two members of Sharon Baptist Church will be going on the mission trip to Haiti, they are Jesse Burch and Henry Keeton. Also going to Haiti are people from Pennsylvania, Staunton, Beuna Vista, and Bassett, Va. They will be working on an orphanage that will house 25 to 30 children. The building of this was started three years ago and it is hoped it will be ready in two years. This year they will be putting power and water to the building as well as building cabinets in the kitchen. On another trip the septic system and the inside of the building will be finished. The women of the Sharon Baptist Church Women's Missionary Union are sewing dresses for young girls to be taken to Haiti when the men go. Thanks is extended to everyone who helped to make this event a success. Don’t Miss Another Issue! 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Suite 107 B Aylett, VA. 23009 STAFF Danny Clark, Publisher Julie Clark Minor, Editor Janet Mesmer, General Manager Florence Cooke, Contributing Writer Armistead Saffer, Technical-Consultant Ryan Lumpkin, Distribution Technician Dean Collings, Advertising Sales the Country Courier and you live outside the community, you can subscribe for an Annual Rate of $25.00 (includes postage) and keep up with the latest news from King William and King and Queen counties. Send in check or money order today for only $25.00 a year! Name _______________________________ Address _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Phone:_________________________ E-mail: ________________________ Make check or money orders payable to: Country Courier P.O. BOX 160 St. Stephens Church, VA 23148 Call us today: (804) 769-0259 I remember back in 1969, I was with the 2nd of the 60th 9th Infantry, Recon, in Vietnam. Sometimes we would be out in the field for many days. The one thing everyone looked forward to when we returned to base camp were letters from home, and letters from family members and friends. Here was something you could hold in your hand and connect with the person that sent it to you. I though it sad when some of my fellow soldiers received no mail. I still have some of the letters sent to me and treasure them greatly. They are a reminder, that even though I was twelve thousand miles away, someone was thinking about me, and prayed for my safety. Sometimes the written word can have a powerful effect on someone maybe when they need it most. Words convey thoughts. Special thanks to ALL Veterans, past and present from all of us at the Country Courier A 117 Year Tradition of Caring 8014 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville ●746-8665 Bennett Funeral Home was established in 1897 to serve the needs of Richmond families. Since then, this locally owned and operated business has continued to serve the community with its unique combination of caring and convenience. This tradition of excellence can be seen in the four beautiful chapels located throughout the Richmond area: centrally located on Cutshaw Avenue in the city, on Broad Street Road past Innsbrook, serving the Hanover-Mechanicsville area on Lee-Davis Road and Chesterfield Chapel on Ashbrook Pkwy. in Chesterfield. All four facilities are under the personal direction of Charles D. Morehead, President. In a time of need, you can turn to Bennett Funeral Home with trust and confidence. It serves families of all faiths with personal service, before, during, and after. There is a long tradition of professionalism and caring. One way in which Bennett cares for families, is by offering a convenient and personalized pre-need program. Through this program pre-need planning, you can spare your loved ones the burden of making decisions at an emotional time. Call Bennett Funeral Home at 746-8665 to schedule a pre-planning consultation. BENNETT funeral home Caring Since 1897 N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Th e C o un t r y C o ur i e r p a g e 3 P a g e 4 T h e C o u n tr y C o ur ie r Equine Talk Sponsored by: 360 Hardware and T-Town Tack A Helpful Mule By Allen Brintley and “Pip” I was working on the barn over the weekend when a friend named Mac stopped by to visit. He said that a few days back he heard a knock on the door and it was the mail lady. She told him that she had run in the ditch across the road and was stuck. She asked if he had a tractor or something that could help pull her out. He told her that he didn’t have a tractor but he did have a mule that could probably do the job. It only took a few minutes to harness up his mule and he walked the mule down the road to where the car was in the ditch. He told her to put the vehicle in neutral and he hooked the chain to the rear end of the car. Mac said “I told her to stay out of the way and I proceeded to tell the mule to pull.” He said “Pull Jack pull.” The mule moved a little and just stood there. He said “Pull Belle pull.” The mule did the same thing. He said “Pull Roy pull.” The mule moved around again and stood there. Then he said “Pull Pete pull.” The mule leaned into the harness and the car popped out of the ditch and back into the road. The lady was excited and asked if she owed him anything for getting her unstuck. Mac told her “No ma’am.” She said “I do have one question before I go.” She asked “Why did you call all those different names out for your mule? Did you forget his name?” Mac laughed and said “Old Pete used to be part of a whole team of mules and he is retired because he is losing his eyesight. If he thought he was the only one pulling, he would have never put the effort into it so I had to make him think that there were other mules pulling too.” You can email me at [email protected] or call me at 690-7870. I’ll see you on the trails. *16th Annual Boot Sale Nov. 15th* 9-4 - Register to win a pair of Redwing boots *The Sales representative from Redwing will be here on hand to assist with that perfect fit. W ed n e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , “What in the world is 4-H?” I get this question a lot, followed by a statement saying “I know it has to do with raising livestock… right?” 4-H is the youth development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Cooperative Extension is a partnership of our land grant universities (Virginia Tech and Virginia State), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. 4-H partners with volunteer staff and private supporters, providing the only national youth education program that is an "extension" of university, teaching, and research resources. The truth is I didn’t know what 4-H was myself until I got into college, but it has been around for 100 years, in fact 2014 is Virginia Cooperative Extension’s centennial celebration which established the necessary funding from federal, state, and local governments. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. The 4-H program involves a vast array of program opportunities to meet almost every need and interest of youth from all walks of life. 4-H participants are all youth, ages 5 to 18, taking part in programs provided by Extension personnel in cooperation with volunteers. 4-H is characterized as being community centered, volunteer led, extension staff supervised, research based, home and family oriented, publicly and privately funded, and responsive to change. “What do those H’s stand for”? Head: Cognitive Development. Deeper knowledge and reasoning Heart: Emotional Development. Developing interest, appreciation, and wholesome attitudes Health: Physical Development. Understanding and appreciating a growing and changing body Hands: Skills Development. Ability to do, skill in doing, and habit of doing Our symbol for 4-H is a four-leafed clover with white H’s in the center of each leaf But we don’t 2 0 1 4 have 4-H in my county it’s only out in Iowa…or Kansas…right”? Nope. 4-H is in every county and city across Virginia. We have extension agents in every county that are dedicated to positive youth development. Extension offices are located within or near local county government building and you can find your local extension office by going to http:// www.ext.vt.edu/offices/index.html. “My kid doesn’t like livestock or live on a farm I guess we can’t join?” Wrong again. As I have said above we have programs for almost every child’s interest and we have adapted from early beginnings focusing mostly on agriculture to expanding into new program areas like science and technology. Our curriculum continues to expand and grow because the interest of youth in America is diverse and ever changing. One of our biggest programs across the entire state is a camping program called 4-H junior summer camp. Where youth get to spend a week at a 4-H center in Virginia learning life skills, taking fun camp classes, and making new friendships that can last a lifetime. Within King William / King and Queen Counties we have a livestock club, a horse club, a cloverbud club (ages 5-8), and starting in the spring a shooting education club. We also have a summer camp every year; our summer camp for 2015 will be July 13-17. For more information on the camp we attend go to http://jamestown4hcenter.org/ “So what’s next…how do I get myself or my children involved?” Go to this websitehttp:// www.ext.vt.edu/offices/index.html. Find your county office and give us a call. If you live within King William or King and Queen Counties you can contact me, Chris Mernin, at 804-769-4955 or 804-7855979. Feel free to email me at [email protected]. Call today and remember it’s never too late to join 4H. N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Th e C o un t r y C o ur i e r p a g e 5 P a g e 6 T h e C o u n tr y 2014 Hobbs Hole Club Champions 2014 Hobbs Hole Club Champions: Senior Division Champ(50+) -Richard Hickey, Lady Champion-Sue Ball, Super Senior Division Champion(70+)-William Lowery III, Men's Division Champion-Reed Thorne. Congrats to all winners and participants! Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. Mother Teresa C o ur ie r W ed n e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 COAT GIVEAWAY By Florence Cooke Over 70 coats were given away by Twin Rivers Community Church on Friday night, November 7. This is a new nondenominational church located at 694 – K Sharon Road (Next to Pamunkey Regional Library in Central Garage). The Coat Ministry began when several teachers reported they could not send their students outside in cold weather because several in the class did not have coats to wear. To the new church the idea of children not having coats was unacceptable. Pastor Dan King states, “God laid it on our hearts as a church for a coat ministry.” Folks were asked to donate hats, scarves, gloves and coats. All of the coats were donated by Aylett Mini Storage and Henrico Police Athletic League. Names of children needing winter gear came from Department of Social Services, schools, Compassion Closet and word of mouth. Seventy children have been signed up to receive coats. The church started as an interdenominational Bible Study about four years ago with four people. In addition to Pastor Dan King there were a husband and wife with extensive Bible knowledge. The couple has since moved. The base for the Bible study was a home on Rosebud Run for three years. It was there the new group celebrated Easter. As they grew the group looked for a bigger space but couldn’t find any locally. A fencing company was renting the old West’s Nursery in Mechanicsville and let the new church use the building on the weekends. When the fencing company moved, the owners wanted to sell. The church leaders returned to King William looking for a new location. In talking to Jack Bailey, the owner of the Sharon Road plaza, a dance studio was empty so the group took the space. So in June 2013 the new church came to Sharon Road. The name of the church became Twin Rivers Community Church because of the location between the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers. Pastor Dan King is an ordained pastor who has served in the Methodist, Church of Christ and Baptist ministries. He had lived in Richmond, moved to Mechanicsville and then moved to King William because of the peace and quiet. He has been involved in four church plants (beginning new churches) – one Methodist and three Church of Christ. He and his new wife, Dana, have five children. One of his daughters and her husband are involved in the new church. The church is ministering in several ways to King William, King and Queen, Essex and a small group in Caroline. School supplies were given to several schools in King William. In November the church is sponsoring “1 K Soup” which is collecting 1,000 cans of soup. Several local churches have agreed to partner with Twin Rivers in collecting over 500 cans. At 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, the church and the Compassion Closet (located in the same complex) will host a lunch for senior citizens at the church. Pastor Dan states, “Our motto is: ‘Where God’s word speaks, we speak and when God’s word remains silent, we remain silent.’ At our church we invite everyone to come as you are, dressed casually, dressed-up or even barefoot. Nobody cares. Just come. We will teach you, respect you, and most of all LOVE YOU.” For more information, please call the church at 804 – 221 – 5641 or [email protected] N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Th e C o un t r y FOUR IN THE MORNING BARBERSHOP QUARTET On Sunday, November 16, at 4 p.m., Four in the Morning will present a barbershop quartet concert at Old St. John's in King William County. From barbershop to doo-wop, gospel to familiar favorites, Four In The Morning (Mike Geipel, Ron Nichols, Emmitt Totty and Gene Thompson) has been entertaining audiences for over eleven years throughout the Commonwealth. The quartet has performed at almost every venue imaginable: weddings, country clubs, church services, parties, restaurants, business meetings, radio and television, and even parades (with bagpipes) .. just to name a few. They were recently invited to perform at the WWI Air Show in Virginia Beach, and again this year at Ginter Botanical Gardens Christmas Festival Of Lights and Spring Heritage Weekend. They love to entertain audiences with the barbershop style of close harmony as a quartet, while supporting the Virginians Chorus and the hobby they love. Old St. John’s is located at 103 St. John’s Church Lane, 10 miles north of West Point on Route #30. A link to a map of its location can be found at http:// oldstjohns.org. Admission is free, with an offering collected during intermission. C o ur i e r p a g e 7 Campbell Selected Curriculum Development Committee for 2014 Finance Cluster Economics & Personal Finance King William High School’s Marketing and Finance Teacher Mrs. Suzanne Campbell was selected to serve on the curriculum development committee for the 2014 Finance Cluster Economics and Personal Finance and Finance (6120, 6121). Passing Personal Finance is required of every high school student before they graduate. Many school divisions are using this class to meet the new on-line course requirement for graduation as well as offering the W!SE Certification test to also meet the new requirement for students taking a certification test before they graduate. Mrs. Campbell has been teaching this course for four years. Prior to that, she taught Principles of Business and Marketing, which covers many of the same topics. Mrs. Campbell took the Economics and Personal Finance courses, through the Virginia Council on Economic Education, that were created to prepare teachers for this course. Each year, her students participate in the Governor's Economics and Personal Finance Challenges. King William High School has had a team win each year for Region 3 in Economics and one year King William High School also won in the Personal Finance Challenge. Mrs. Campbell is excited about serving on the curriculum development committee because she feels Suzanne Campbell all students need to learn economics and personal finance. Mrs. Campbell commented, “I tell my students every year that they are my future. The decisions they make when they begin to vote have to be based on knowledge so they can elect leaders who can get our country out of debt and increase our world standing. They need to look out for themselves when they seek jobs, loans, and prepare for retirement.” P a g e 8 T h e C o u n tr y C o ur ie r Southern States Holiday Food Drive The fourth annual Southern States Holiday Food Drive began November 10. As in past years, Southern States Cooperative will partner with local food banks in cities and communities throughout the southeast to help feed disadvantaged families and individuals during the holiday season. Continuing through December 15, many Southern States locations will be working with area food banks to help fill the shelves with food that will go to families in need during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. These participating retail locations will serve as collection centers for customers who bring in canned goods and nonperishable items, and Southern States will make regular deliveries of the donated items to the food banks. W e h a v e a responsibility both as an agriculture cooperative and as caring individuals to be a part of the efforts to feed hungry people” said Turner Gravitt, Southern States director of member relations. “This Holiday Food Drive is just an extension of the commitment we have made to the community, our nation and our world.” King William Southern States is accepting food donations through Dec. 15, located at 485 Sharon Rd., phone 804-769-2466. Please visit http://www.southernstates.com for more information. 2015 Southern States / John Deere Financial Scholarships Announced Applications for the 2015 academic year will be accepted from November 3, 2014 through February 13, 2015. Up to five scholarships in the amount of two thousand dollars are awarded annually to students who demonstrate academic excellence, strong individual character and significant personal involvement in agriculture. Following the completion of the academic year, scholarship recipients will also receive a paid summer internship at a Southern States Retail or Agronomy location. “Developing and growing leaders in this industry is crucial to our success,” said John Hiatt, Southern States vice president for credit and property management. “We’re looking for students with a real enthusiasm for agriculture and a strong work ethic, who share the same love of the land that we do.” For more information about the Southern States / John Deere Financial Scholarship Program including requirements and application forms, visit southernstates.com/ scholarship or contact us through email at [email protected]. W ed n e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Aylett Country Day School Takes ISAC Championship Title Left to right - Art Neal, Tommy Owens, Flannery Pope, Andrew Klear - coach, Wade Christian, Carter Krusz, Brad Stanley - coach, Reid Stanley Congratulations to the ACDS golf team on winning the ISAC Championship Title. They finished the season 4-1. CIVIL WAR, continued from front page This event is co-hosted by Locust Grove Farm and the Peninsula Artillery. The Peninsula Artillery was originally organized in York County in 1861, as Co. 1, 32nd VA Artillery under the command of Captain Joseph B. Cosnahan. After valuable service on several battlefields, the Peninsula Artillery was caught in a reorganization of the artillery by 1862. In October 1862 General William Nelson Pendleton gave orders that several Virginia batteries were to be disbanded, including the Peninsula Artillery. Today the Peninsula Artillery is made up of history enthusiasts who enjoy presenting history as an experience not just a story out of a history book. On a sunny Sunday afternoon when a cold wind was blowing across a large grain field, there were very few people left, spectators or personnel from the Peninsular Artillery. When asked of a group of men in uniform, “What makes you do this – is it your dedication to the Civil War?” One man stated, “We think the Civil War is grossly misrepresented. We try to project and give people an idea of what actually took place during these battles. These battles were scenes of absolute horror – there were 22 states clubbing the other 11 states into submission.” There are people from the Richmond and Tidewater area, New York, and other states who take part in these events so that people get an insight into the actual events as it was taking place. Another member of the group was Jim Cochrane who talked about the King William Artillery flag that was flying proudly. This is a large red flag with white wording of “Coal Harbor, White Oak Swamp, Sharpsburg, Upperville, Gettysburg, and Mule Shoe, representing the smaller units in the King William group. In the Spotsylvania battle, two King William guns were sent to North Anna and the other two were readied for battle. The King William guns shot and were overrun by the North, thus the King William Artillery group as a fighting unit cease to exist. The owners of Locust Grove Farm, the Walker family, state, “We hope you enjoy your time here on the bluffs of the Mattaponi River. During these reenactments, you can see living history - from the camps where the soldiers eat and sleep and to the battles in the open fields, and then ask questions and have discussions with the soldiers. We are proud of these men and women who give of themselves to sit in hot weather with heavy clothes or to sit in the rain and cold to show what life was like for the soldiers of both sides.” N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Th e C o un t r y The Pickle Queen C o ur i e r p a g e 9 Belfield Wins Southern Power Lifting Federation Halloween Howl Championship Susiette Jackson By Florence Cooke Susiette Jackson of St. Stephens Church is noted in the State Fair industry for the many different pickles, preserves, jams, jellies, tomato juice, and salsa entered each year and hundreds of ribbons won over the last 20 – 25 years. This year she was surprised when someone from the State Fair called to ask if she would like to come to the fairgrounds and participate in a live taping with Chef Jeff from California. He has a program on WUPV - Channel 65 - each morning at 9 a.m. She met Chef Jeff in a portable kitchen set up at the fair. Some of her ribbons and a variety of pickles were prominently displayed. Susiette cooked flounder and Chef Jeff heated pickled carrots, cauliflower, asparagus and purple onion and added the mixture to the flounder. “YUM – DELICIOUS”, says Susiette. The emphasis of the show was using pickles and their juices to add to the flavor of ordinary cooking. After the cooking segment, Chef Jeff talked to Susiette about her hobby of preserving food. She showed a few of her ribbons and pickles. After talking to Susiette, Chef Jeff gave her the nickname “The Pickle Queen,” a title of respect now used by her many friends. The show will be aired on WUPV - Channel 65 on Tuesday, November 25, at 9 a.m. So tune in that morning and watch “The Pickle Queen.” Susiette says, “As a retired postmaster, I stay really busy in my kitchen, doing fun things or sharing with others. I look forward to preserving food raised in our garden with the help of my husband Walter and the generosity of our neighbors. This year I put up over 480 jars of different pickles, preserves, etc. This year my new recipes were making pear syrup (syrup left from making pear preserves) for pancakes and Asparagus Butts. Each year I try to come up with something different to add to my list. I have 17 pickle recipes that I use and will add another this spring. I won 15 ribbons at Richmond County Fair and 5 at the State Fair of Virginia this year.” Alvin Belfield The last weekend in October, Belfield competed in the Southern Power Lifting Federation (SPF) Halloween Howl Power lifting championships in Norfolk at Brute Strength Gym. 65 very strong lifters in multiple categories came to compete. Belfield competed in the OPEN any age Bench Press competition and went three for three on the bench. His lifts were 455,475, and a very fast easy 500lb lift for the win in his division. P a g e 1 0 T h e C o u n tr y C o ur ie r ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! W ed n e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 The Country Courier schedule through January: Nov. 26 Wednesday “Before Black Friday” Dec. 10 “Shop Local Theme” Dec. 17 our “Christmas Edition” Jan. 7, 2015 A New Year is here N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Th e C o un t r y KING WILLIAM RURITANS RECEIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS By Gene Campbell Several of the King William Ruritan Club members traveled to Williamsburg Saturday November 7 to attend the Annual Chesapeake District Ruritan Convention. The Club was recognized for their community service as they received four silver and one bronze award. Over $6,000 has been donated back to the community this past year. Ruritan National President Elliott Hogge (left) installs newly elected District Governor Otis Hall (right). Do Not Miss King William’s Got Talent II Submitted by Bill Ballard The Second Annual edition of “King William’s Got Talent” will be presented at King William High School’s gymnasium from 6pm-8pm on Saturday, November 15. This event promises to bring together both young and older performers with a diversity of talents. Included performers consist of singers, dancers, duos, bagpipers, instrumentalists, and crowd favorites from last year. The event is sponsored by the King William Education Foundation, a community and public foundation focused upon the vision of a fine arts auditorium located at the county’s high school. Tickets purchased at the door are $5 for adults and $2 per student. Children 5 and under are free. Refreshments will be served off the lobby, which include Brunswick stew, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, and coffee. The vocalists in the performance hail from the various schools as well as the local community, and will display an assortment of traditional and popular music and dance. Instrumentals will include violins, flutes, piano, guitar, and bagpipes as mentioned. Midway there will be a 15 minute intermission, and a professional sound system by Russ Groover will enhance these intrepid performers. This program grew from the annual Fine Arts Festival offered during spring and sponsored by KW Ed. Foundation. Citizens can peruse the web site as a link from King William County Public School’s website. C o ur i e r p a g e 1 1 P a g e 1 2 T h e C o u n tr y C o ur ie r W ed n e s d a y , Obituaries FORTUNE Retired Master Sergeant Joan Glenn "Little Swan" Fortune Johnson born Oct. 7, 1951 in King & Queen County, VA lost her battle to cancer and passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2014, at the home of her daughter in Mechanicsville, VA surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband John Wayne "Billy" Johnson, father Daniel Fortune and brother Douglas Fortune. She is survived by her mother, Vesterilla (Vonice) Fortune, daughter Angela Stading, son-in-law Thomas Stading, two Granddaughters, Zoie and Falyn Stading; three brothers Jerry, Cochise (Joyce), Mark Fortune; three sisters Faye (Dave) Deuber, Judy Fortune, Vanessa (Donnie) Schoch and a host of nieces and nephews and her closest cousin, Barbara Williams. She served the Virginia Army National Guard for 32 years being honorably discharged on Dec. 31, 2008. Joan was an integral member of the Rappahannock Indian Baptist Church and Rappahannock Tribe. She trusted, loved and served her Lord dearly. She was very much loved, respected and will be greatly missed. Services were held at the Rappahannock Indian Baptist Church, at 11:00 AM Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rappahannock Indian Baptist Church, mailing address is 7201 Courthouse Rd. Spotsylvania, VA 22551 or The American Cancer Society. GIBSON Joseph Perry Gibson, 78, of King and Queen Court House died Thursday, October 23, 2014. He was born November 6, 1935 and was a member of Mattaponi Baptist Church and was retired from Chesapeake Corporation. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, George and Cora Gibson. He is survived by his son, Kenneth E. Gibson and his wife, Donna; one grandson, Joseph M. Gibson and his fiancée Jennifer; two great-grandchildren, Owen and Amelia Gibson; his mother in law, Alice Langford; two sisters, Edna Norman and Emma Catherine Turner; brother C.C. Gibson; two sisters in law, Mildred Coates and Betty Hogge; one brother in law, Elton Langford and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his best friend, Bucky. Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 27th in the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock with Pastor Chris Campbell officiating. Interment followed in Mattaponi Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 46p.m. Sunday evening. Pallbearers were Greg Brown, David Gibson, Chris Allen, Donnie Sears and Donald Gibson. BARNETTE Barnette, Gladys “Mrs. B” 91 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 4, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl L. Barnette. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Ronnie and Connie Barnette and J. B. and Bobbie Barnette; four grandsons Mark (Mary Carol), Matthew (Erin), John (Natasha) and Josh (Shireen) ten great grandchildren; brother Guy Brown and sister Lillian Seagroves. The family received friends from 6 to 8 pm Monday at B.W. White Funeral Home, Rt. 30 King William where services were held at 1 pm Tuesday. Interment in Signal Hill Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to King William Rescue Squad. EACHO Harrison Claiborne Eacho, Jr. at the age of 88 left all who loved him on November 2, 2014. He was born on September 30, 1926, the son of the late Doris Roper Eacho and The Hon. Harrison C. Eacho, Sr. Harrison attended Washington and Lee University. One of his happiest times was when he played on the W&L basketball team. His education was interrupted when he joined the U.S Navy during World War II. He graduated from the University of Richmond and received his law degree there. He was a member of the McNeal Society and passed the Virginia State Bar on his first try. He loved sports and was good at them all. Harrison known as “Hank” by many of his football buddies was an active member of the Central Virginia Football Officials Association for 61 years and, wearing his white referee’s cap, he officiated his last football game on October 17, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Avis, and their three children, Harrison “Hank” Eacho III and his wife Donna, Jill Gilbert and her husband Mike, and Stephen Eacho. He is also survived by his beloved grandsons Andy and Kevin Gilbert, and his aunts, Janice Dixon (Arthur) and Adrienne Knowles. The funeral service was held at B.W. White Funeral Home, on Thursday, November 6 at 1:00 PM. The family received friends on Wednesday, November 5, at the funeral home. We love you so our dear Eacho/Dad/PaPa. N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 In Memory of George E. Powell It has been five years since we've seen your smiling face, heard your laughter and had your warm embrace Although you are gone from the earth, we know you are watching us from above We often share the memories of your love and that love will always live in our hearts You are our "Angel" that guides us through the days ahead Your presence is always with us and a part of us will always be with you. With Our Deepest Love, Clara, Wayne & Lynette THANK YOU The family of the late Emily Virginia Robinson Banks would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, food, phone calls, visits and most of all for your prayers. No act of kindness went unnoticed. Words can never express our gratitude. A very special thank you to Riverside Hospice for the tender loving care extended to my mom. Thank you for your continued prayers. Ginger Weeden & Family Call to Order your new High Speed Satellite Internet from EXEDE that is now available in King William County and King & Queen County ● Speeds up to 12-Mbps down and 3-Mbps up. ● Plans starting at $50/month. Home & Business Computer Services ●PC Cleanup, Optimization & Virus Removal ●Network your PC’s, Games, Phones & Tablets ●Basic Web Design & Business Facebook pages ●I’m your LOCAL EXEDE Internet Sales Dealer! Facebook.com/CallArmistead N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Th e C o un t r y Mattaponi - The River that Unites Us Extending the Season into the Fall C o ur i e r p a g e 1 3 Elite Force Athletics Trunk or Treat Photo by Carter Bundy By Armistead Saffer The recreational river goers start to vanish once ‘back to school’ ads start to appear. As the days get shorter and the water temperature gets cooler, fewer and fewer people are out enjoying the Mattaponi. Boating families are replaced by the diehard anglers and the hunters who are preparing their blinds for the winter duck and goose season. I extend my season as long as I can get in the water without a wetsuit. This year the weather cooperated and I was able to enjoy my preferred water sport, hydrofoiling also known as Sky Skiing well into October. Over the winter, I try to distract myself with other hobbies and interest. I look for the return of the Great Blue Heron to their rookeries in the spring. That’s my sign to start getting ready for the season to start again. I’m already looking forward to getting back out next year. If you have an Mattaponi River related event, story, etc. Please contact me @ 874-3294 Elite Force Athletics -Allstar cheer had a wonderful time holding their first annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday 11/2. The kids had a great time participating between practices. P a g e 1 4 T h e C o u n tr y Hamilton Holmes Students Visit VMFA C o ur ie r W ed n e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 West Point High School & The Duke of York’s Royal Military Academy Performed “West Side Story” British students, back row, left to right: Jonathan Robinson, Joseph Thomas, Robson Phillips, Mohammed Ogugbo, Curtis Jackson, Lewis Tanner, and William Bowden. Front row, left to right: Jasmine Yorke, Elinor Hayne, Sasha Nsubuga, Taylor Marsh, Tam Amabibi, William Rogers, Danni Kemp, and Ruchelle Amadasun. By Tina Oberg, HHMS Art Teacher The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, which houses over 33,000 works of art, welcomed Art 8 students from HamiltonHolmes Middle School in early October. Through a guided tour, students learned about the VMFA and its extensive collection of art which spans over 6,000 years of history and represents many different cultures. Students were delighted to discover how art comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. “Art can be displayed in many different ways, it doesn't just have to be paintings,” student Kyleigh Puckett said. “Each piece of artwork is unique in its own way.” Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.' Mature love says 'I need you because I love you. Erich Fromm WEST POINT- 15 students and their teachers came to visit West Point high school from The Duke of York’s Royal Military Academy in Dover, England. The two groups came together to rehearse and perform the musical “West Side Story”, at Robinson Olsson Civic & Fine Arts Center. After the performance here, West Point students traveled to England to perform with and for their British peers. The exchange process started almost a year ago when Chris Russell, headmaster of the Academy, visited West Point and invited West Point High School to become involved in the collaboration. “West Point School System was chosen because of their outstanding reputation in the area of performing arts, and their high academic achievements and standards”, said Russell. The British students lived with West Point High School student host families. They attended classes, field trips and attended Homecoming activities, under the direction of Beverly Hammond and Louise Cottage, with choreography by Mary Dodson Dice and Amy Gerrand of England, The production is set in the1950s in the back streets of New York City featuring rival street gangs fighting over their turf. The Duke of York’s Royal Military Academy dates back to 1801, and was Britain’s first coeducational state funded and state administered school. Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Thomas A. Edison N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Th e C o un t r y King & Queen Elementary Celebrates! By Richard O’Brien, Photos by Cynthia waving and smiling to parents and supporters as the parade progressed. The Silva -Middle School Teachers weather held out until the floats had 600 Club Students, King and Queen passed the reviewing stand before opening Elementary School enjoyed a strong up. showing of support on what was otherwise Many of the students and staff were a rather dreary and rainy morning at the visible during the homecoming game as Central High went on to defeat rival County's Annual Community Pride Day. Led by Principal Dr. Carol B. Carter, Matthews High School, 19 - 8. In other King and Queen Elementary had two news from King and Queen Elementary, floats jammed with students, parents and the Pre-K class, with teacher Mrs. Lowry, teachers. The first float featured students has seen their pet, Pete the Cat, visit who scored a perfect 600 on their SOL Taiwan and other parts of China! "The children are very proud and happy to see achievement tests the previous year. The second float was sponsored and all the places that Pete visited," said decorated by the school's PTA. On the Lowry, "and will see as the year goes PTA float students cheered and waved on." Keep checking the King and Queen pom-poms while shouting, "Go tigers, go Elementary School website for further tigers, GO!" Many teachers and support updates. staff followed along behind the floats, C o ur i e r p a g e 1 5 From Shanghai, Virginia To Shanghai, China King and Queen Elementary School’s Pre-Kindergarten class has a Pete The Cat who travels the world. Pete The Cat is a character featured in books by James Dean. “I Love My School Shoes” by James Dean is one of the Pre-K students’ favorite books. Our Pete has traveled to: New York City, where he was photographed in front of the Empire State Building; Taiwan, where he rode in a vehicle where the driver watched television on a TV in the dashboard; and Shanghai, China, where he rode the bullet train and shopped for snacks in a Chinese convenience store. Pete emailed us to ask if he could bring us some dried octopus or some barbeque tablets. We all said, “No thank you, Pete!” Through Pete’s travels, we learned about other cultures, how the earth rotates, and how when it is nighttime in China it is daytime in Virginia. You may view all the pictures and message Pete sends us on our website: https:// sites.google.com/site/prekpetethecat/ PreK students love seeing the pictures of Pete The Cat and his adventures. The Pre-K class would like to thank Temple Lowry and Lynn Ashby from Carpenter Company for taking Pete on these excursions. P a g e 1 6 T h e C o u n tr y C o ur ie r W ed n e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Church Calendar Calendar entries are free up to 50 words. K&Q county residents are invited to attend so that plans can be made to elect officers. Over 50, will be charged 40 cent a word. Gethsemane Baptist Church An evening of fun and win prize’s “Bingo” CHRISTIAN King William. Nov. 15 at 5pm donation $5. Christian Fellowship Ministries Sunday November 23, Pastor Mary Edwards food and snack’s will be on sale sponsored by: will be speaking at Glorious Church of God in R.S. Carter Singer’s. Christ Headquarters, 4806 Midlothian Mattaponi Baptist Church Turnpike, Richmond, 23224 in Richmond, on Pastor: David Anthony, (804)725-2863 13468 Sunday November 23, at 4:30 P.M., where The Trail, King & Queen C.H., Sunday School Bishop Morris Mahoney is the Pastor. This (10am) Worship Service (11am) Prayer service is to celebrate his Anniversary! Come Meeting Second Thursday, 7pm Bible join the members of CFM as they enjoy a Study Third and Fourth Wednesdays, 7pm great time in the Lord! Please call or text 804- New Mount Zion Baptist Church of 263-2405 or email [email protected] for Walkerton, Annual Men's Program at 4:00 p.m., December 7. Guest speaker Rev. Darryl more information. Fisher, Pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church, Corinth Christian Church 9153 Dabneys Mill Rd, Manquin invites you Hague. Music provided by the Jerusalem to worship and fellowship with us at one of Baptist Church Men's Chorus. Theme is "Men our services. Sunday School-10am, Worship Working Together To Do God's Work" Please Service-11am. Wed. Bible Study-7:30pm. come and help us celebrate in Jesus Name. Choir –6:30pm. Nov. 30 after worship meal King & Queen Community Ministries will followed by hanging of greens. Dec. 14-6:30 hold its annual Community Thanksgiving Christmas Cantata presented by Corinth Service on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 7:00 p.m. at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Rosemount Christian & McKendree Methodist Choirs. Rd, near Walkerton. Please bring an item for New Mount Olive Christian Center Church Building Kingdom Ministry on a Solid the Food Pantry. A love offering will be Foundation, where the Founder/Pastor is Rev. taken. Everyone is invited to attend. Ulric L. Eley, Jr. NMOCC aims to empower, Oak Grove Baptist Church will be equip, and transform individuals, families and celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of our pastor, communities. Sunday morning service Rev. Dr. Raymond L. Palmer, Sr., on Sunday, 11:15am. Wednesday at 7:00pm is Spiritual Nov. 16th. The Morning Service will begin at Growth Institute. For information please call 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Sharon Hooker of Mt. (804) 769-3332. Friday, 107 Commons Park Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries Circle, Ste. F, Manquin, 23106. next to Jo Richmond, VA as our guest speaker. Lunch Jo’s. will be served after the morning worship service. The afternoon service will begin at BAPTIST 2:30 p.m. and the guest speaker will be Rev. Bethlehem Baptist Church located at 4389 The Trail; Bruington, Pastor Michael L. Jones, Sr., Pastor, Gilfield Baptist Hill @ 804-363-1167. Church, Charles City, VA. The public is invited. Family Life Baptist Church 7283 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy, Aylett, Rock Spring Baptist Church has new Worship Service Times: Early The 137th church anniversary will be on Sun. Service 9:30am and Late Service 11:00am. Nov.23. morning worship at 11:30am dinner Coffee House open before each service. We served following. Afternoon service will begin want to invite you to our exciting worship at 3p,m. Rev. Reggie Dabney and Mt.. Sinai experience. Children will enjoy KidzLife Baptist church will be the guest. All are worship and KidZoo. COME JOIN US! For welcome. more information, contact: Gus Agostino St. Stephens Baptist Church (804)572-8054www.visitfamilylife.com All are invited to visit our historic church, Men’s Ministry: The Quest for Authentic serving God and community since 1842. Manhood contact Dave Anderson for more Sunday school at 10 and worship service at 11. info cell 804-617-8118 home 804-769-2257 Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM. We’re easy to find, right off Route 360 at the email: [email protected] St. Stephens Church stoplight. Go ¼ mile First Mt. Olive Baptist Church K&Q NAACP organizing committee unit south on Route 14 (The Trail) and you can’t training to be held on Sun, Nov.23 @ 2pm. miss us! Telephone 804-769-8833 Please call Rev. James Dabney for info. All Sharon Baptist Church Join us for worship. located 901 Sharon Road across from KWHS. Sunday mornings start with coffee & doughnuts at 8:45am in Fellowship Hall, followed by Sunday School all ages 9:15 am. Morning Worship Service 10:30am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Bible Study & Children’s Choir 6pm. Additional Bible Studies 10am on Tuesdays & 7pm on Wednesdays. Youth (7th–12th graders) meet at 7pm Wednesdays. office hours 9am to 2pm Monday–Thursday. 769-2320 for more information. METHODIST Bethel UMC Messy Church Wednesday Dec 3 rd @ King William Fire Dept. 6-8pm Activities, dinner and celebration FREE Live Nativity Visit with the Shepherds, Angels and Wise Men as you journey to the manger King William parks and Rec. December 19th 6:308pm. FREE Epworth United Methodist Church invites you to join with us for our church service on Sunday at 9:00 am followed by a time of fellowship and refreshment. Sunday school classes for all ages begins at 10:30. For further information please contact the church office at 769-1949. Women’s Retreat Women of all races and denominations are invited to participate in a time of prayer, meditation and renewal with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 1:00-3:00. Sponsored by Epworth and in conjunction with/ and at St. David’s. If you would like to contribute to the Toys For Tots drive, you are welcome to bring a new toy/ stocking stuffer/gloves, etc for a less fortunate child to the Retreat. If you and/or your church group are interested, please call 296-8215. McKendree United Methodist Come join in the fellowship every week 4347 Manfield Road, Manquin; Pastor Chad Beck 804-769-2798or434-907 7202, [email protected]. Sunday Worship @ 9:30am, Sunday School @10:45am for all ages. www.McKendreeUnitedMethodistChurc h.org Mizpah United Methodist Church will hold its annual Roast Beef Dinner and Auction on Sat., Nov. 29, at the Walkerton Community Fire Assoc. building. Take-out meals are available at 4:30, the dinner starts at 5:00 and the auction starts about 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 10 and under. Tickets are available from church members and at Scott's Store. New Mount Olive Christian Center Men & Women's Ministry Workshop Session For Youth Please Come Join Us Every Sunday Morning @ 9:30AM for Spiritual Growth Institute and Worship Service @ 11:30AM. Our Address is 109 Commons Park Circle, Suite F Manquin (Located in the King William Commerce Park Commons Center) Providence Methodist Church K&Q co.-located at 3844 Poor House Ln. at intersections of Rts. 631 & 616 will have their annual Christmas Song Service on Dec.7 at 6pm (new time) please come and enjoy our local talent and help us decorate the Christmas Tree with Love Offerings. Refreshments will be served after the song service. If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation, please sent to: Providence UMC, Betty Watkins, Treas. 14519 Richmond Tapp. Hwy., St. Stephens VA 23148 PRESBYTERIAN Saint James Presbyterian Church (the little church next to King William Courthouse) 411 Courthouse Lane. Our regular service is held on Sundays at 10:30 AM. Communion is held on the first Sunday of every month, except July and August PENTECOSTAL First Assembly of God “Focusing on your family” is this year’s theme. Ea. Sun @ 11am we will be teaching vital principles from the Bible. Biblical counseling is available by appt. call 785-5683 or email [email protected] 4 mi. east of W.P. 3976 Lewis B. Puller Mem. Hgwy. (Rt. 33) EPISCOPAL Saint David’s Episcopal Church Aylett “To Know Christ Jesus and to make Christ Known” All are welcome to our 11 am Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School. 1st Sundays of the month are Youth Service and Morning Prayer, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays are Holy Communion. 11291 West River Rd. Aylett (next to public boat landing) NON-DEMONITIONAL TWIN RIVERS COMMUNITY CHURCH Please join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM. You will experience a message that you can understand and people that you can relate to. Please come dressed anyway you want. Come casual, dressed up, barefoot. Nobody cares, just come. TRCC is located at 694 Sharon Road, King William, 23086 (right next to the King William Library). Donations needed for our Community Closet! Please donate canned goods to be given to neighbors in need. Call 221-5641 for info. N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Th e C o un t r y C o ur i e r p a g e 1 7 Community Calendar Calendar entries are free up to 50 &QL. Call 804-769-1623 or visit the words. Over 50, will be charged 40 library at 396 Newtown Road for more information. cent a word. Free Afternoon Off for Caregivers! American Legion Post 314 Bring your senior loved ones to a special event on the third Thursday Members Meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month at of every month! Caregivers get an 6:30. Grand opening will be afternoon off (1:00-5:00 p.m.) while announced at a later date. 6250 Rich/ their seniors enjoy fellowship in a Tapp Tpk. Info contact Ronnie safe environment with fun-filled Corrick @ 229-9529. activities planned especially for GOOD KARMA Thanksgiving and t h e m. F o r i n f o r m a t i o n a n d Christmas food boxes are available at registration, call 804-296-0315. KWDSS that would be appreciated. Sponsored by United Methodist If recipients are home bound or Women, McKendree UMC, 4347 unable to pick-up an application, Manfield Road, Manquin. information can be gathered by Christmas Bazaar sponsored by the contacting (804) 994-9262 or (804) Women for Christ Circle will be Saturday, November 22nd, from 9:00 994-8742. a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the King William Walkerton Fire Dept Dec. 6 Annual Christmas Breakfast Fire and Rescue Building on Route with Santa and Award Winning 360 in Aylett. Come get an early Brunswick Stew sale. Breakfast held start on your shopping. Lots of 8am to 10am. Stew is $7 qt. ready for crafters and vendors under one Christmas trees, wreaths, pick up from 11am to 1pm at fire roof.. jewelry, jams, purses, scarves, fudge, house. Pre-orders call 769-2009. Mangohick Fire Dept. - Turkey b a ke d g oo d s an d s o mu c h Shoots will be starting every Friday more. Origami Owl, Scentsy, 31 night – Nov. 21st, 7:30pm –10:30pm Company, Nerium, Norwex , w/ bacon, sausage, breakfast specials, Tupperware will also be there. No baby back ribs, turkeys just to name admission cost. BBQ, Hot dogs, a few and a hot concession stand. Chips and Drinks will be available. Please call if you have any questions. 4-H Event 4-H Cloverbud Club meeting is 804-514-4542 or 804-994-9800. November 13 at 5pm open to youth Library Friends of The Upper King between the ages of 5 and 8. This William Branch Meet the Times- club will be meeting at a Club Dispatch columnist Bill Lohmann, Leader’s farm, to see the different author of "Are We There Yet" and animals, play games, and do exciting "Back Roads" Thursday Nov. 20, at hands-on activities. Please contact 6:30pm in the meeting room of the 804-769-4955 to find out more info Upper King William Branch library. about the 4-H Cloverbud club or to Refreshments will be provided. His RSVP for this club meeting. Feel books will be available for purchase. free to email any question Recipe Exchanges-Diabetics King to [email protected] or stop by our office at 180 Horse Landing Road & Queen Monday, November 17, 10:30 a.m. - King William, A 23086. noon Ages 18 & up. Learn about new PETS and tasty diabetic-friendly recipes Good Homes Needed For Good Pets and gluten free treats and sample Regional Animal Shelter, 20201 some flavorful creations. King William Road, King William Refreshments provided by the FK 804-769-4983. Kennel visiting hours Mon.–Fri. 11a.m.-4p.m., Wed. eve. until 6pm., Sat. 11am.-2pm. www.petfinder.com email: [email protected] INDIAN RIVERS HUMANE SOCIETY. New meeting day and location! IRHS will meet the third TUESDAY of every month at 6:30pm at the KW Ruritan Bldg on Route 30. Please join us and see how you can help save the homeless animals in our area. All are welcome. Help Wanted! If you love animals please consider becoming a foster parent. You provide a safe and loving home, Indian Rivers Humane Society will provide food and medical. Please call for further 804-885-3109 x2 information. Someone will call you back. You can help save lives! Three Rivers SWCD Board of Directors Monthly Board of Directors meetings on third Monday ea. month. Public invited. If you would like to attend, please contact us at (804)443-2327 ext. 101. Support Group for Family Members of People with Mental Illness National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Mid-Tidewater affiliate, is offering a free family/caregiver support group at King William Counseling Center 1041 Sharon Road. Meetings held 3rd Thursday ea month from 7–8:30p.m. groups provide a confidential, relaxed, & supportive environment where family members can share their stories and learn how to better cope when a loved one has a serious mental illness. For more information, c o n t a c t D i a n e at [email protected] King William County On-Going Nurturing Parenting Program Every Monday 6:30pm - 8:30pm King William Counseling Center, 1041 Sharon Road, KW. $20 Per/ Session + $20 Handbook. 15-week On-Going Nurturing Parenting Program takes place year round and parents can enroll in the classes at any time. Pre-registration is required. To register please call us at:1-888PREV-550 or 804-642-5402 or email us at [email protected] King William T.E.A. Party, 7 to 8 PM Thursday, November 13th at Upper King William Library What the heck happened on election day?! Join us for a lively discussion of the surprising results of local, state and national elections. Meetings of KWTP are open to all citizens of good will, usually held on the second and fourth Thursdays each month. This time at Upper King William Library on Sharon Road at Central Garage. They begin promptly at 7 PM and you'll be out by 8. Come early if you can to see another of the stirring and inspiring videos we‘ve found. This will start at 6:45 but come on in and have a seat anytime. F o r mo r e i n f o r ma t i o n v i s i t www.kwteaparty.com Monday, November 17: NAMI Mid-Tidewater hosts David Cariens’ presentation about school shootings and mental illness at 7 p.m. at the Urbanna Baptist Church. FREE. Thursday, November 20: The NAMI Mid-Tidewater Family Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the King William Counseling Center. Call 804-241-7330 for information. P a g e 1 8 T h e C o u n tr y C o ur ie r W ed n e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Classifieds SERVICES HELP WANTED High Speed Internet Order the High Speed Satellite Internet that is now available in King William and King & Queen! Speeds up to 12Mbps down and 3-Mbps up. Starting at $50/month. Order now by Calling 874-3294 Computer Services & Repair Home or Business Call Armistead @ 874-3294 Call Armistead.com CNA’S, NA’s, PCA’S needed for fulltime or part-time, Tuesday through Thursday, in West Point and surrounding counties. Please apply at Home in Home Care, 6736 Main St., Gloucester, VA 23061 or call (804) 824-9232 between 9am and 3pm. King William County Department of Social Services Employment Opportunity Announcement Job Title: Family Services Specialist II Position Number: L0002 Application Open November 7, 2014 Application Deadline: November 21, 2014 State Application On-line ONLY The King William County Dept. of Social Services is accepting applications for Family Services Specialist II. Application instructions, qualifications, job description and compensation information can be found at http:// www.dss.virginia.gov/ Review job listing & apply on-lineApplications must be filed on line by November 21, 2014 PCA/CNA wanted AYLETT, KING WILLIAM, MECHANICSVILLE A R E A . MUST BE AVAILABLE NIGHTS/ W E E K E N D S . HAND N HEART HOME CARE (804) 819-1755 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Full time position with excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement, and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave for maintenance technician to perform maintenance and repair work on vehicles, sites and equipment. Knowledge of diesel and gas engines, hydraulics, general electrical and plumbing, and welding. Must have own tools. Requires high school graduation and 3 years maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience which demonstrates the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Will generally report to work at the VPPSA maintenance facility in Saluda, Virginia. Starting salary is $14.25 per hour. Applications available at the Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority Field Office, Faraway Road, Rt 705, Stormont Va 23149 or the Administrative Office at 475 McLaws Circle, Suite 3B, Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757-259-9850), or on-line at www.vppsa.org. Open until filled. VPPSA is a smoke free, drug free workplace. EOE Norman’s Tree Service: Tree removal, topping, trimming, stump grinding, brush chipping, storm damage and tractor work. No job too big or small, 75 ft. bucket truck. Free Estimates, reasonable prices. Licensed & Insured. Locally owned & operated. Call 769-7197 Steven’s Handyman Jr: Reasonable, quality work, well experienced, any type yard work, painting, mulching, tree work, grass cutting, power washing, etc. Free Estimates & Insured. Call 852-8403 (c) Pollard’s Landscaping, Trees trimmed and removed. 60ft. Bucket Truck, Asphalt Repair & Sealing, Mulching, Grass Cutting, Fertilizing, Seeding, Power raking, Tree Pruning, Driveway Repair , Fine & Rough Grading, Lot Clearing, Trash Removal, Demolition, Drainage Problems, Install and Repair Septic Systems, Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Pressure Washing, Painting, Staining. We transport auto’s, boats, farm machinery, mobile homes & misc. freight. Call 445-1063 Licensed & Insured. S. A Dunbar Construction 804-4025019. ALL your Home Improvements and Repairs! Decks and Handrails Custom Tile Work Replacement Interior and Exterior Doors Custom trim Custalow’s Piano Service: Tuning and Repairs! Call 769-9234 TREE SERVICE: Over 30 years experience, removal deadwooding, trimming, storm cleanup. Firewood also available. Fully Insured. Free Estimates. Please call 804-763-9173 Auto Glass Installed: Bullzeye Glass, Windshield replacement, rock chip repair, same day mobile service. Direct billing for Insurance. Locally owned. Call 804-335-4807 Do you have a sentimental lamp that’s not working? Excellent lamp repair and restoration. Fear Not, call Doc at 804247-3370 Dry firewood, all Oak, split and ready Beautiful upstairs apartment for rent for delivery. Please call 804-763-9173 with private entrance, 2,000 sq. ft., 2001 Kawasaki 1500, black with two large decks, secluded. All utilities, chrome trim, mileage 13,000, good appliances, furniture and Directv condition, new battery and additional included. Close to routes 360 & 30. Available immediately. $1,100 per accessories. Call 769-4289 month. No Pets! 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