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Queen Hannah Elizabeth Rogers will preside over the 119th Holly Ball.

The Holly Ball originated in 1895 and began operating as the fundraising arm of the Tidewater Foundation in the 1950s. The Tidewater Foundation anticipates the proceeds of the 2014 Holly Ball will have a far-reaching impact on the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula communities, as it disperses funds to a diverse group of recipients.

As reigning Holly Ball Queen, Miss Rogers will act as the official hostess of the Tidewater Foundation’s gala fundraiser.

The Rogers family has chosen Lance Barton, director of the Northern Neck Food Bank, to serve as the orator.

The celebratory events leading up to the Holly Ball are steeped in tradition and preserve the legacy of the Tidewater Foundation’s philanthropic mission, said publicity chairman Patricia Gallagher. Events include a Queen’s Ball for the debutantes, their parents and dates, and special guests hosted by Miss Rogers and her parents at Festival Halle in Reedville.

The custom of crowning a Holly Ball queen originates from a flight of fancy at the first Holly Ball, noted Gallagher. John Armistead Palmer, host of the holiday dance, was so impressed by the conviviality of the company and the spirit of the season that he pinned a sprig of holly in the hair of one of the attendees, proclaiming, “ I crown thee, Queen Cora, Empress of the Holly Realm!”

The dance was such a success that it became an annual event featuring the coronation of a queen. In the early days of the Holly Ball, queens were gifted each year with ownership of a magnificent and old holly tree, once standing on Good Luck Road. While the tree still stood, newly crowned queens often visited the tree after the ball with their escorts to carve their initials. This beautiful tree succumbed to a storm in the 1950s, and modern queens commemorate the experience using less spectacular means.

Miss Rogers is the 118th young lady to be honored as Holly Ball

Santa will arrive by fire truck in White Stone Saturday, December 13, for the annual Santa Breakfast, hosted by the White Stone Volunteer Fire Department.

All activities will be held at the White Stone Firehouse, 578 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone, said Randy Reeves. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 10 a.m. Santa will arrive at 8 a.m.

Free buffet breakfast will include eggs, pancakes, sausage and juice or coffee. The buffet is sponsored by Connemara Construction, said Reeves.

A Santa Shop, featuring gifts $10 and under, will be open for shopping by children only from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

The Fairfields Volunteer Fire Depart-ment will hold the third annual “Stew-Through” beginning at noon Saturday, December 13, at the Reedville Fire Station, 119 Main Street, Reedville.

This event will feature award-winning Brunswick stew prepared by the Fairfields firefighters with supervision from stew-master Randy Bush, reported chief Phillip Keyser. With numerous awards for his stew regionally, including first-place awards at the 17th Street Farmer’s Market Brunswick Stew Festival and the State Fair of Virginia, Bush’s Brunswick stew offers a delightful change in the normal holiday season fare.

The event last year sold out 188 quarts in under two hours and pre-orders for this year’s event are already flowing in, said Keyser. Production will be increased to 240 quarts and will be sold on a first come basis with pre-orders filled first. To pre-order, call 435-4100. The fee is $8 per quart.

The stew will be prepared at the fire-house and offered in a convenient “to-go” fashion featuring drive-through pickup at the station without having to leave the vehicle, he said.

The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street,

Reedville, will host Christmas on Cockrell’s Creek from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 13, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 14.

One of the most creative and whimsical attractions will be the Tablescapes displays inside the museum exhibit hall, said Dr. Cheryl M. Naulty. These tables are, indeed, works of originality and art. Each one is done by a community organization with two requirements: the table must be set for dining and should reflect a festive occasion.

Tablescapes will include:

League of the Northern Neck.

Tavern,” Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern Foundation.

Bay Garden Club.

Reedville Fishermen’s Museum.

Northumberland Public Library.

Audubon Society

The Rivah Miniature Group.

for Two,” Rappahannock Garden Club

True,” Northumberland Family

All these organizations truly reflect the wonderful spirit and community of the Northern Neck, said Dr. Naulty. Admission to the Tablescapes is free.

Other activities will include the annual house tour. Five Reedville area houses will be festively decorated by the Chesapeake Bay Garden Club. Tour stops will include Dey Cottage, 691 Main Street; Deihl Home, 94 North Crowder Lane; Hickey Home, 989 Smith Point Road; Sunnybank, 2117 Sunnybank Road; and Ma Margaret’s, 249 Greenfield Road.

House tour tickets are $25 in advance or $30 on tour days and include all homes, a model railroad display at the museum and

refreshments. There is no cost for a boat shuttle to visit the houses, tours of the museum, the Walker House, tablescapes, Santa’s Workshop, or the Bethany UMC sanctuary.

Advance tickets may be purchased at the museum office from 9 to 5 a.m. through Friday, December 12, or call the museum office at 453-6529. Tickets may be purchased at the museum on tour day.

Proceeds benefit the museum’s ongoing education and preservation projects.

■Author David Hershiser will sign

copies of Beyond the Pillars of Her-cules from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 13, at the Book Nook, 53 West Church Street, Kilmarnock.

■

“The 12 Days of Christmas,” at 3 p.m. December 21 at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than age 10. Tick-ets are available at The Silver Box in Gloucester, Mathews Visitor Center, and Diggs School of Dance studios in Gloucester and Mathews, or [email protected].

■Santa will visit the Northumberland

Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, at 10 a.m. Sat-urday, December 20.

The free event, Story and Pictures With Santa, will feature St. Nick read-ing to children of all ages. There will be snacks and parents are urged to bring cameras for photos with Santa.

■The Northern Neck Rotary Club

Christmas Tree lot recently opened at 81 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Hours will be 2 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays. Proceeds will be used to support the Northern Neck Rotary Club projects locally and internationally.

■The Richard Henry Lee chapter of

the Sons of the American Revolution will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, December 15, at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lan-caster Road, Irvington. Members and guests are invited.

The chapter will hear remarks by W.A. “Bill” Broadus on the impor-tance of not forgetting the lost and unknown American Revolution patri-ots. Broadus is the incumbent presi-dent of the Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

■The Christmas Party, sponsored

by Ty’s Friends Fund/Group, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 19 at The Beacon in Topping. With help from the community, Ty’s Friends brings Christmas cheer to persons who have mental or physical disabilities.

The nonprofit organization accepts monetary donations, new gifts, gift certificates and party food donations. Call Tyrell Nickens at 577-3414, or 480-0369, for further guidance regarding gifts, checks and deadlines.

■Sanctioned will play at Christmas

Wishfest Saturday, December 13, at

with other Virginia bands, Until The Wind Shifts, Drop The Girl, A Date With Destiny, October Wolves, M.T. Nester and Nate Weis.

The concert will start at 5 p.m. with Sanctioned. Tickets are $5 from band members and $10 at the venue.

AREA EVENTSCelebrate Christmas

on Cockrell’s CreekSaturday and Sunday

Santa breakfastslated Dec. 13

‘Stew-Through’ pre-orders to be filled first on December 13

Holly Ball is slated December 27

The Lancaster County Lions Club will collect food items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, December 12, in front of the Tri-Star Supermarket, 81 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock.

“Each year, we collect food from individuals in the community and prepare Christmas food gift boxes for 25 or 30 needy families here in Lancaster County,” said project

chairman Lion Jim Schmidt. “Over the weekend, Lions and spouses will sort out all the food collected, make up boxes based on the size of each individual family, then deliver the boxes to these families in person.”

The Lions Club depends on a variety of religious and charitable organizations in the area to identify

truly needy families, said Schmidt. Sometimes one of our members will actually know of a family or two.

The Lions standing outside Tri-Star will be happy to provide a list of suggested items, but it is really whatever food an individual wants to select and donate, he said.

“We do accept and welcome financial donations at the same time,

added Lion president John Tullner. “We use that money to buy larger, more expensive food items like hams to include in each basket. We choose to collect food, however, for several reasons: The concept is to provide needy families with food for a nice Christmas dinner, and maybe some other meals during the holidays, the kinds of things

Lions Club prepares for food collections

Queen. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Ray Rogers III of Reedville. She is a student at Randolph Macon College.

The Holly Ball will begin at 7 p.m. December 27 at the Indian Creek

Drive, Kilmarnock. The presentation of debutantes

will begin at 8 p.m. with a grand processional and will be followed by an oratory and a dance of colonial origins performed by the debutantes

and their escorts. At 9 p.m., guests pay tribute to former debutantes. At 10 p.m., the new queen, chosen by all in attendance, will be crowned. Dancing to the Kings of Swing will continue to midnight.

The Holly Ball Committee wishes that everyone enjoys the festivities and reminds those attending that the committee does not condone underage alcohol usage and the state law concerning minimum age limits for the consumption of alcohol will

be enforced, said Gallagher. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door.

As always, the Tidewater Foundation and Committee of the Holly Ball are grateful to the community for its tremendous support and enthusiastic attendance and to the many businesses who support the ball, making many gifts to the community possible, said Gallagher.

■The Lancaster Band Boosters

is conducting a raffle for a 5-day Bahamas cruise for two. The cruise will depart from Norfolk on May 11, 2015, aboard the Carnival cruise ship Splendor.

A drawing will be held December 18. Tickets are $10 each. Purchase tickets from a band boosters member, 462-5100, or 462-5600.

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In case you missed it December 6thIrvington United Methodist Church

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CORNER BAR & GRILL: Located in Uptown Lively corner of Rt 3 and Rt 201. Home of the ½lb Black Angus Burger, no filler Crab Cake and Thursday Night Shrimp Special. Casual Dining & Take Outs available. 462-0110 Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri & Sat 11am-1am.

THE GOLDEN EAGLE GRILL AT THE GOLDEN EAGLE GOLF CLUB:Casual lunch under the “French Quarter ceiling fans” or al fresco on the porch, featuring locally sourced seafood, salads and sandwiches.Perfect for private dinner parties/family gatherings and wedding rehearsal dinners. Open for lunch daily 11am to 3pm, except Tuesdays.Call Gayle or Don Nelson at 438-6740, 364 Clubhouse Rd, Irvington, VA 22480.

KILMARNOCK INN: Sunday Brunch 11 - 2, Open 7 days a week. All American brunch buffet and home of the Bloody Mary Meal! Classic Dining - grilled filet mignon, handmade crab cakes, crisp rock fish, black Angus burgers, with gluten free

and vegetarian options. Entreeswith a modern flair, yummy,popular dining. Homemadedesserts. Like us on Facebook.com/kilmarnockinn to see ourdaily lunch specials. A GrowingKilmarnock Tradition. 34 EastChurch St., Kilmarnock, 804-435-0034, www.kilmarnockinn.com.

LEE’S RESTAURANT: Hometown cooking and atmo-sphere in a popular downtownKilmarnock tradition. Full menu,fresh local seafood in season, homemade pies made daily.(B,L,D) Main St. Kilmarnock,435-1255.

NATE’S TRICK DOG CAFE: Wonderful little restaurant full of music and laughter with ex-traordinary food located in the“Shops at Trick Dog” in the quaint watertown of Irvington. OpenTues.-Sat. 5pm until closing. Din-ner 5pm to 9:30pm. Reservationssuggested. 4357 Irvington Road804-438-6363.

SAL’S PIZZA: Pizza, subs, pasta, burgers, beer,wine, and more. Large parties welcome. Tuesday 4-10pm, Wed.-Thurs. & Sunday 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am -11pm, closed Mon-days. 456 N. Main St. 435-6770.

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DAYCARE & GROOMING

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804-758-4360

December11 ThursdayAA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall and Kilmarnock UMC.

, 8 p.m. Kilmarnock Baptist. 588-9224.

, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.

, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock. Rehearsals. New singers welcome.

, 2 p.m. Henderson UMC, Callao.

, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity build a house. 435-3461, or LNHabitat.org.

, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mid-County Rescue Squad, 7990 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Oldies, classic country, gospel and bluegrass.

, 1-5 p.m. Heritage Arts Class, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Pre-registration required. Fees and registration, 580-3377.

, 3 p.m. Rappahannock General Hospital Cancer Center Oncology Conference Room, Kilmarnock.

, Sal’s Pizza, 456 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 10% of all revenue generated on Red Devil Band Night goes to the Lancaster High School Band.

, 5 p.m. Northumberland Courts Building, 39 Judicial Place, Heathsville.

, 6 p.m. free lessons, 7 p.m. dancing. KC’s Crabs and Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock. Shag, line dancing. 435-7665.

, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.

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Steamboat Road, Irvington.

12 Friday noon. Trinity Episcopal,

Lancaster.8 p.m. Calvary Baptist,

Kilmarnock.AA, 8 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.

, noon. Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock. 588-9224.

, 1:30-3 p.m. 84 Main Street, Warsaw, 296-8503. 2-3:30 p.m. Bridges, 113 DMV Drive, Kilmarnock, 480-0355. National Alliance on Mental Illness.

, 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock Church of Christ, 9514 Richmond Road, Warsaw. 529-6671.

, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tri-Star Supermarket, 81 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock.

, 5:30 p.m. Pre-parade activities, 7 p.m. Parade. Main Street, Kilmarnock. Approximately 100 units. Pre-parade activities include Santa and entertainment. Sponsor: Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce.

, 6 p.m. Lancaster Union Lodge #88 A.F.&A.M., 48 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Cold beverages also will be sold.

, 7–10 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.

13 SaturdayAA, 8 p.m. Irvington Baptist.AA, 8 p.m. Heathsville UMC.AA, 8 p.m. Henderson UMC.


7-10 a.m. White Stone Firehouse, 578 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Sponsored by White Stone VFD. Santa arrives at 8 a.m. Buffet breakfast, compliments of Connemara Construction. Santa Shop with gifts $10 and under.

, 9 a.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. Santa arrives aboard the Elva C, followed by refreshment for the children at the adjacent Bethany UMC. 453-7159.

, 9 a.m.-noon. Irvington UMC, 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington.

5152. 7 p.m. KC’s Crabs &

Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock. 435-7665.

18 ThursdayAA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall and Kilmarnock UMC.

, 8 p.m. Kilmarnock Baptist. 588-9224.


, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock. Rehearsals. New singers welcome.

, 2 p.m. Henderson UMC, Callao.


, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone, $4. 435-6207.

, 7 p.m. Lancaster Middle School Theater, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. Lancaster High School and Middle School bands.

, 6 p.m. free lessons, 7 p.m. dancing. KC’s Crabs and Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock. Shag, line dancing. 435-7665.

, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.

■Stratford Hall, 483 Great

Hall Road, Stratford, recently announced “1774: A Stratford Hall Christmas” on December 13.

Admission is $12 for adults and $7 children. Tickets will be on sale at the Gate House until 8 p.m.

A buffet-style Christmas dinner will offer seatings at 4 and 7 p.m. The fee is $74.95 for adults and $37.48 for ages 5-12. Fees include a tour ticket, tax and tip. For reservations, call Lesley Brooks at 493-1966.

■Rehoboth UMC, 126 Shiloh

School Road, Kilmarnock, will sponsor a special children’s time at 3 p.m. December 21 with story time, hayride, caroling and refreshments. All are welcome.

■The Northumberland

Public Library will be closed on Christmas, Thursday, December 25, and remain closed on Friday, December 26. Likewise, the library will

Thursday, January 1.There will be 5 p.m. early

closings on Monday and Tuesday, December 22 and 23, and again on December 29 and 30. On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, and

December 31, the library will close at 1 p.m.

■The Northumberland Public

Shoppe, 7072 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, is available for community meetings.

There is no fee for this service, but donations to the library are welcome. Contact library director Alice Cooper at 580-5051, or [email protected].

AREA EVENTS

Art, crafts, gift baskets, holiday decorations, gift items, baked goods.

9 a.m. Northumberland County School Administration Building, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. Sponsor: Northumberland Copunty Animal Shelter. Everything half-price.

, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Reeves Building, 549 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone. Sponsor: Women’s Club of White Stone.

, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. Home tour with free boat shuttle, museum tours, model railroad display, holiday tablescapes, Santa’s Workshop. House tour, museum admission, exhibits, $25 in advance, $30 on tour day. 453-6529.

, 10 a.m.-noon. Northumberland County Community Center, 679 Brown Store Road, Wicomico Church. Sponsor: Northumberland Branch NAACP.

, 11 a.m. Essex County Public Library, 117 North Church Lane, Tappahannock. Show and tell. 758-5163.

, 1-3 p.m. Book Nook, 53 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. Author: David Hershiser. Book: Beyond the Pillars of Hercules.

, 2 p.m. Historic White Marsh Church, 11040 Mary Ball Road, Brookvale. Children participation in reenactment of manger scene at birth of Jesus. Santa will visit. Photos, gifts.

, 5 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 435 East Church Street, Kilmarnock. Performed by The Note Connection with instrumental accompaniment. Donations support The Link. Light refreshments.

, 7 p.m. Tappahannock Memorial United Methodist Church, 345 Earl Street, Tappahanock. Performed by The Community Chorus and the Tappahannock Junior Academy Bell Choir.

, 8:30-12:30 p.m. Sunset Grill, 16197 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. 776-8803.

, 8:30 p.m.-midnight KC’s Crabs and Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock. 435-7665.

14 SundayAA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.

, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, Heathsville. Studio open. 580-2538.

, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. Home tour with free boat shuttle, museum tours, model railroad display, holiday tablescapes, Santa’s Workshop. House tour, museum admission, exhibits, $25 in advance, $30 on tour day. 453-6529.

, after church. Crazy Crab, 902 Main Street, Reedville.

, 3 p.m. Downtown Lively. Following parade, Santa will visit with children at the Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department, Firehouse, 5170 Mary Ball Road, Lively.

, 5-8 p.m. KC’s Crabs & Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball DuPont Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock. 435-7665.

15 Monday AA, noon. Palmer Hall.AA

8 p.m. Kilmarnock UMC.

, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.

, 9 a.m.-noon. 84 Main Street, Warsaw. Virginia Wounded Warrior Program welcomes all veterans from all branches of service for coffee, conversation and camaraderie.

, 6:30-8 p.m. The Haven Shelter & Services. Warsaw. Weekly workshop for women who have experienced traumatic violence. To sign up, contact Ruth Micklem, 333-1099, [email protected].

, 11 a.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6807 Northumberland Highway,

Heathsville.

, 7 p.m. Urbanna Baptist Church, 121 Watling Street, Urbanna. 684-1480.

, 6 p.m. Kilmarnock Town Hall, 1 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.

, 7 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.

16 Tuesday 4:30 p.m.

Kilmarnock Baptist. AA, 7 and 8 p.m. Palmer Hall.AA, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s White Chapel Episcopal.

, 7:30 p.m. Harmony Grove Baptist. 776-9799.

, noon. Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock. For anyone in a 12-step program. 588-9224.

, 7 p.m. Campbell Memorial Presbyterian, Weems. 462-7125.


, 4 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, 435 East Church Street, Kilmarnock.

, 11 a.m. Rappahannock General Hospital Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center, 43 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. $40 per month, or $10 per session. 435-8501.


, 10 a.m. Upper Lancaster Ruritan Club, 3989 White Chapel Road, Lively.

11 a.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, Chesapeake Center, 132 Lancaster Road, Irvington. Lessons and carols.

14741 Northumberland Highway, Burgess.

, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of Lancaster. 435-6207.

, 2:30 p.m. Westmoreland County General District Courtroom, George D. English Building, 111 Polk Street, Montross.

, 5:30 p.m. Town Hall, Town Hall, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.

, 6 p.m., Old Courthouse, 72 Monument Place, Heathsville.

17 WednesdayAA, 8 p.m. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.

noon. Women’s meeting, Irvington UMC.

, 7:30 a.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.

, 5:30 p.m.. A member’s home, White Stone. Annual Christmas meeting. 4621-9943.

for Kilmarnock, Irvington and White Stone, 12:30 p.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury.

, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Studio open. 580-2538.

, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Technical help on cell phones, tablets, iPads, computers. Bring devices. 580-5051.

, 7-10 p.m. Rappahannock Grill, 37 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 435-

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December 17th from 3-10 10% of the profits from 3-10pm go towards helping fund the wrestlers’ trips, gear, and

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Please join us during the parade!

Carry-out available outside.

The Festival Chorale, under the direction of Sharon Freude, will present its seventh annual Christmas concert at 2:30 p.m. December 21 at Festival Halle, 177 Main Street, Reedville.

Freude has a master’s in music and sings with the Rich-mond Symphony Chorus and substitutes for organists at vari-ous churches in Richmond and the Northern Neck.

The chorale is accompanied by Carina Harrison, whose daughter, Courtney, 10, will be a special soloist. Harrison is music director at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Fleeton and Bethany United Methodist Church in Reedville.

This concert will feature 39 singers from all over the North-

The Note Connection will sing a program of joyful and spirited seasonal music, with instrumental accompaniment, at 5 p.m. Saturday, December 13, at St. Andrews Presbyte-

Nouvelet concerts slated

rian Church, 435 East Church Street, Kilmarnock.

The concert, “Peace on Earth,” is a gift to the commu-nity, according to founder and director Mary Ann Goodall.

“How Great Our Joy” and “Get-ting’ in the Mood for Christ-mas” are among the pieces on the program.

Proceeds of a free offering will benefit The Link ((Linking Hope and Help), a partnership of churches and helping agen-cies that provides a centralized information and referral service for residents in need. Now in its third year, The Link has worked with more than 850 families in Lancaster and Northumberland counties.

The Note Connection is accompanied by Carina Har-rison. Also performing with the eight singers will be instru-mentalists Winnie McCrobie (percussion), Stephanie Phil-lips (flute) and Laura Reeves (bells). Light refreshments will be served following the concert.

The Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library in Lan-caster recently announced its special fall exhibits focusing on the Ball and Washington families have been extended through December 20.

“The Faces of Mary Ball Washington” exhibit features about 15 original and repro-duced paintings and prints depicting Mrs. Washington in portraits and in scenes with her son George.

“There is no evidence that Mary Ball Washington ever sat for a portrait, yet many artists from the 18th century to the present day have imagined her likeness and depicted her as an icon of American history,” said executive director Karen Hart. “These works of art are based on a mix of truth and myth, but are still important historical records that reveal cultural attitudes about America’s founding fathers and mothers.”

One of the highlights of the exhibit is “The Peace Ball,” a new gift to the museum collection from Mr. Frank-

engraved print from an 1897 painting by Jennie Brown-scombe shows George Wash-ington and his mother with Rochambeau, Lafayette and other distinguished leaders celebrating at a ball in Fred-ericksburg at the end of the American Revolution.

Also on display is an assortment of household objects and personal items from the museum’s perma-nent collection connected to relatives and descendants of the Ball and Washington families.

The Corrottoman Seniors will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, at the Upper Lancaster Ruritan Club, 3989 White Chapel Road, Lively.

Guests will be Donna Hazzard and Charles Dixon accompanied by Lorraine Dixon. They will sing Christmas selections, said Lorraine Dixon.

The devotion will be given by Jean Bareford. Hostesses for December will be Lois Kellum and Ruth Whay.

Bingo callers will be Mary Brimmer and Nancy Hundley.

The food pantry at Kilmarnock Baptist Church needs something for Christmas dinner.

A smart tip will be given by Ruth Whay.

Bring an envelope with $1 for Bingo.

Bring a covered dish for lunch. Turkey will be provided.

All seniors are welcome.

“These treasures vary from a lock of George’s hair to the sewing bag of his brother’s great-great-granddaughter,” said Hart “Some of the items like a 1792 sampler by 12-year-old Florinda Ball are rarely brought out for display because of their frag-ile state. So this is a limited opportunity for visitors.”

The public is invited to view these displays in Lan-caster House during regular museum hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and special hours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 20. Admission is $3 and includes the exhibits plus self-guided tours of the historic Clerks’ Office and Old Jail. The Museum Shop and Research Library will be open the same hours.

Festival Chorale to give December 21 concert

Note Connection to present ‘Peace on Earth’

Exhibits are extendedthrough December 20

Seniors Clubto meet Dec. 16

The Rappahannock Art League (RAL) in Kilmarnock urges artists of all levels and media to join in the fun at weekly studios held Monday and Tuesday mornings at the Studio Gal-lery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.

The Monday group meets from 10 a.m. to noon and features live models, said Anne Cotter. Artists range from “newbies” to advanced working in pencil, charcoal, watercolor, colored pencils and pastels. The group meets September through May.

The Tuesday artists are also a mixture of mature artists and beginners working in their medium of choice and on their own creations, said Cotter. Artists are welcome to bring a lunch and stay longer than noon on Tuesdays.

These studios enable artists to share their work, critique or not, get suggestions and help in a friendly, open atmosphere and get to know fellow artists.

Fees are $7 per Monday session and $2 per Tuesday session. Register at the gallery, or call 436-9309.

ern Neck. “Every year we are

delighted to have new mem-bers joining our long-standing members, and we hope we will continue to grow. Our years together make it possible for us to present a varied program,” said Freude.

This year’s music includes two very different arrange-ments of “Silent Night” plus other familiar carols in unusual arrangements. Two of the songs feature small groups in dialog with the remaining choir mem-bers. Additional soloists will include Cheryl Davis, Michael DeGroot, Robert Gwaltney, Jeanne Hickey, David Hughes and Bob Swann. Jessica Guy-Haynie will accompany sev-

eral carols with flute.Contributions to fund

the renovations of Festival Halle and the expenses of the concert will be gratefully

accepted. Donations of non-perishable food for the North-ern Neck Food Bank also will be accepted. A reception will follow the concert.

Informal art sessionsmeet at Studio Gallery

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ANGLICAN�All Saints Anglican48 New Street, Saluda 757-374-6724; Rev. Jeff Johnson

10 a.m., Adult Bible Study11 a.m., Worship Service

�Holy Redeemer AnglicanGrant Church, Lerty 493-7407Rev. Dr. W. R. Gardiner

11 a.m., Holy Communion

�St. James Church1724 Abingdon Glebe LaneGloucester, 757-814-5984Father Kevin SweeneyChaplain David Masterson stjamesapa.org

11 a.m., Communion Service

6:30 p.m., Holy Communion and Religious Education

�St. Stephen’s Anglican First Baptist Church/Fellow-ship Hall, 3649 Courthouse Rd. Heathsville; 580-4555; Rev. Jeffrey O. Cerar; ststephensva.org

9 a.m., Bible Study10 a.m., Worship Service10:40 a.m. Sunday School following CommunionNursery providedCoffee Hour after worship4 p.m., Youth Group

7 p.m., Bible Study

8 a.m., Men’s Bible Study

BAPTIST�Abiding Faith Baptist83 Bluff Point Road, KilmarnockRev. Dr. Barbara L. Cain

5 p.m., Sunday School6:30 p.m., Worship

4-6 p.m., Intercessory Prayer Line at 435-8742

�Bayshore Baptist Church7022 Jessie Ball duPont Hywy.577-0532; Pastor Patrick Creed III; bayshorebaptistof va.org

10 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship6 p.m., Service

7 p.m., Service

�Beulah Baptist4448 Mary Ball Road, Lively; 462-5000; Rev. Milton Jackson

6 p.m., The Seven Last Words

10:30 a.m., Sunday School11:15 a.m., Prayer and Praise11:30 a.m., Worship Service

7 p.m., Bible Study

�Bethany Baptist ChurchRt. 360, Callao; 529-6890Rev. Kori Kiss

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship

7 p.m., Prayer

�Calvary Baptist490 East Church StreetKilmarnock; 435-1052

8:45 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Devotions 10:30 a.m., Worship Communion - Second Sunday

7 p.m., Bible Study

�Claybrook Baptist2242 Weems Road, Weems; 438-5570; Rev. Bill Burrus, PastorClaybrookBaptistChurch.com

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship;

7 p.m., Prayer Mtg. �Coan Baptist2068 Coan Stage Road, Heathsville; 580-2751coanbaptist.comRev. Robert Lee Farmer

10 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship7 p.m., Living Tree of Praise

7 p.m., Prayer Mtg.7:45 p.m., Choir Rehearsal

�Corrottoman Baptist48 Ottoman Ferry Road, Ottoman; 462-5674Rev. David C. Cromer


6:30 p.m., Adult Choir Rehearsal

6 p.m., Potluck Dinner7 p.m., Bible Study Youth Mtg. Cherub Choir Rehearsal

�Fairfields Baptist15213 Northumberland Hwy., Burgess; 453-3530

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship ServiceNursery Provided

5:30 p.m., Dinner6 p.m., Adult Bible Study and D.I.V.E. (children)

�Fairport Baptist2399 Fairport Road, Reedville; 453-3235; Rev. Neale Schools


7 p.m., Bible Study & Prayer

�Friendship Baptist

Pastor McKibbon

9:30 a.m., Coffee/sweets10 a.m., Sunday School10 a.m., Contemporary Service11 a.m., Celebration ServiceNursery provided

6 p.m., Prayer Mtg.7 p.m., Choir Practice

�Harmony Grove BaptistRoutes 3 and 33, Topping; Interim Pastor, Kevin Schrum758-5154

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship Nursery provided

6:30 p.m., Prayer/Bible Study

�Hartswell Baptist10559 River Road, Lancaster; 462-0845; Rev. Ernest D. Webster

10:15 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Prayer & Praise11:30 a.m., Worship

�Iglesia Paz de Dios(Peace of God Church)33 Irvington Rd., Kilmarnock436-5478; Rvda. Brooke V. Carrillo, Pastora

Noon, Servicio a las

�Irvington Baptist53 King Carter Drive, Irvington; 438-6971; Rev. John Howard Farmer

9:45 a.m., Sunday School10 a.m., Bible Classes 11 a.m., Worship

7 p.m., Fellowship and Sharing

�Kilmarnock Baptist65 East Church St. Kilmarnock; 435-1703, Rev. Matthew Tennant

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship Service

7:15 p.m., Choir Rehearsal

�Lebanon BaptistRev. Carlton Milstead, Pastor

10 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship

9:45 a.m., Sunday School

9:45 a.m., Worship

�Macedonia Baptist10246 Northumberland Hwy.Heathsville; 580-2394Rev. Ken Rioland, Jr.macedoniaheathsville.com

9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all 10:45 a.m., Worship Service

Noon, Bible Study/Lunch

�Maple Grove BaptistWindmill Point Road, FoxwellsRev. Mark E. Boswell

10 a.m., Worship Service

�Morattico Baptist924 Morattico Church Road,Kilmarnock; 435-3623 Rev. Craig Smith


�Mount Vernon Baptist269 James Wharf RoadWhite Stone; 435-1272Pastor, Rev. Kelvin P. EvansAsst. Pastor, E. Rowena Davenport

9 a.m., Sunday School10 a.m., WorshipWednesday, December 17:6 p.m., Youth Bible Study7 p.m., Adult Bible Study

�Mt. Olive Baptist6749 Jesse Dupont Mem. Hwy.Wicomico Church; 435-3725Rev. Dr. Tyron Williams

7:45 a.m., Prayer & Praise8 a.m., Worship

Noon, Women’s Bible Study

�New Friendship BaptistBurgess; 580-2127Pastor, Rev. Tom Rice

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship7 p.m., Bible Study

7 p.m., Bible Study8 p.m., Adult Choir Practice

�New Hope Baptist2596 Walmsley Road, Lottsburg; 529-9223, Dr. Dan Panter, Pastor

9:15 a.m., Bible Study10:15 a.m., Worship

6:30 p.m., Prayer Service7:30 p.m., Choir Practice

�New St. John’s BaptistKilmarnockRev. Peyton Waller Sr., Pastor

9:45 a.m., Sunday School10:30 a.m., Prayer and Praise11 a.m., Worship

7 p.m., Bible Study

�Northern Neck Baptist280 Hampton Hall Hwy. , Callao; 529-6310; Rev. Ken Overby

9:45 a.m., Sunday School10:45 a.m., Worship6 p.m., Service

7 p.m., Prayer Mtg.

�Queen Esther Baptist7228 River Road, Lancaster;

462-7780, Rev. James E. Smith


7 p.m., Bible Study

�Second Baptist34 Wellfords Wharf RoadWarsaw; 333-4280

10 a.m., Sunday School11:30 a.m., Worship

12:30 & 7:30 p.m., Bible Study

�Sharon Baptist1413 Lumberlost Road, Weems; 438-6659; Rev. Dale S. Bunns

9:30 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Worship

2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Bible Study

�Smithland Baptist1047 Walnut Point RoadHeathsville; 580-2843


6:30 p.m., Choir

7 p.m., Purpose Driven Life

�White Stone Baptist517 Chesapeake DriveWhite Stone; 435-1413Dr. Manuel S. “Jeff” Shanaberger, Pastor; [email protected]

2 p.m., WMU Bingo @ Lancashire

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship ServiceNursery Provided-Ages 0-46 p.m., Christmas Dinner7 p.m., Chirstmas Program

7 p.m., Boy Scouts

1-3 p.m., Food Pantry Open @ Friendship Community House

7 p.m., Choir Practice

�Willie Chapel Baptist510 Merry Point Road;462-5500, Rev. Rose Curry

8:45 a.m., Sunday School10:15 a.m., Prayer and Praise10:30 a.m., Worship

4 p.m., Senior Bible Study7 p.m., Bible Study

�Zion Church2309 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg; 529-6033Apostle John H. Bibbens

7 a.m., Intercessory Prayer

8 a.m., Worship9:30 a.m., Sunday School10:45 a.m., Worship

5:30-6:30 a.m., Hour of Prayer7 p.m., Prayer, Praise & Bible Study for Adults & Youth

CATHOLIC�St. Paul’s CatholicIntersection of Tavern Run Rd. & Nomini Hall Rd., Hague472-3090; saintpaulhague.com

5 p.m., Vigill Mass

7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., MassNoon, Spanish Mass8:30 a.m., Daily MassMon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat

4:15-4:45 p.m., Saturday8:15 to 8:45 a.m., Sunday

�St. Francis de Sales Catholic154 East Church Street,Kilmarnock,Rev. Michael T. Orlowsky

3:30-4:40 p.m., Confession5 p.m., Vigil

9 a.m., and 11a.m., MassMonday-Friday9 a.m., Week Day MassMonday, December 15:6 p.m., Sacrament/Penance Service

�The Catholic Church of the Visitation8462 Puller Highway, Topping; [email protected]

9 a.m., Mass

9 a.m., Mass

CHURCH OF GOD�Tibitha Church of God991 Fleeton Road, Reedville;453-4972, Rev. Steven P. Hencytibitha.net

10 a.m., Worship11:15 a.m., Sunday School7 p.m., Small Group Prayer

6 p.m., Choir Rehearsal7 p.m., Bible Study

�Warsaw Church of God15 Church Lane, Warsaw;333-4951Pastor Dave and Tami Metz

10 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Celebration

7 p.m., Life Groups

EPISCOPAL�Christ Church ParishRts. 33 & 368, Christchurch(Middlesex) 758-2006The Rev. Paul J. Andersen, Rectorchristchurchmiddlesex.com

8 a.m., Holy Communion (Rite 1)9:15 a.m., Adult Bible Sudy10:30 a.m., Holy Communion (Rite II)(child care provided)

�Grace Episcopal303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock; 435-1285 The Very Rev. David H. MayThe Rev. Megan Limburg,Associate Rectorgraceepiscopalkilmarnock.com

8 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite I 10: 30 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II

:12:05 p.m., Holy Eucharist w/Prayers for Healing4 p.m., Prayer in the Chapel

�St. Mary’s Episcopal3020 Fleeton Road, Fleeton; Rev. Sandi Mizirl; 453-6712

7 p.m., Free Movie

11 a.m., Holy Eucharust

�St. Mary’s Whitechapel Episcopal5940 White Chapel Road, Lancaster, 462-5908; Rev. Torrence M. [email protected]

11:15, Morning Prayer II, followed by Coffee Hour Forum Series IV, The First Christmas with Rev. Bernie Schroeder

�St. Stephen’s Episcopal6807 Northumberland Hwy.724-4238; Rev. Lucia Lloydststephensheathsville.org

8:15 p.m., Choir Practice9 a.m., Holy Eucharist10 a.m., Annual Meeting/Vestry Election10:30 a.m., Coffee Houe

6 p.m., Cub Scouts:

10 a.m., Morning Prayer at Warsaw ManorNoon Day Prayer12:15 p.m., Out to Lunch Bunch

1 p.m., Bridge in the parish hall

�Trinity Episcopal8484 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster; trinitylancasterva.orgThe Rev. Torrence M. Harman

9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer with Christmas Pageant directed by the Rev. Karen Woodruff

�Wicomico Parish 5191 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church; 580-6445; Rector Fr. James Silcox

8 a.m., Communion/Breakfast 10 a.m., Communion11 a.m., Coffee Hour

LUTHERAN�Apostles LutheranMain Street, Gloucester; 693-9098

9:15 a.m., Sunday School10:30 a.m., Worship

�Good Shepherd Lutheran1717 Hampton Hall Rd.,Callao; C-529-5948, H-804-456-6554; Rev. Michael Ramming [email protected].

9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Coffee Fellowship10:30 a.m., Adult Bible Study

�Living Water

83 Bluff Point Rd., [email protected]

10 a.m., Sunday School and Worship Service

�Trinity LutheranWoman’s Club Building, Virginia Street, Urbanna; 758-4257 Rev. Paul Napier

9 a.m., Worship

METHODIST�Afton UMC5130 Hacks Neck Road, Ophelia; 453-3770; Rev. Moses Min

10 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship Service

�Asbury UMC4393 Windmill Point RoadRev. Jack Bailey, 436-4071

9 a.m., Worship

�Bethany UMC454 Main Street, Reedville; 453-3282; Rev. Susie [email protected]: 453-3329

9:30 a.m., Worship10:30 a.m., Fellowship

:7 p.m., Bible Study

�Bethel-Emmanuel UMC462-5790; Rev. Rachel Plemmonsbeumc.org (Elevator Available)

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship Service

9:30 a.m., Worship Service10:45 a.m., Sunday School

�Bluff Point UMCRev. Jack Bailey - 436-4071

11:30 a.m., Worship12:30 p.m., Fellowship

�Fairfields UMC14741 Northumberland Highway, Burgess; 453-3770Moses Min, Pastor

9:30 a.m., Worship

�Galilee UMC747 Hull Neck Road, Edwardsville; 580-7306 Rev. Charles F. Bates


�Heathsville UMC39 Courthouse Road, Heathsville; 580-3630; Rev. Rebecca L. Minor


�Henderson UMC72 Henderson Drive, Callao529-6769; Rev. Esther AgbosuParsonage: 529-5312

8:30 a.m., Informal Service9:30 a.m., Breakfast/Coffee10 a.m., Sunday School-all ages11 a.m., Traditional Worship

�Irvington UMC26 King Carter Drive, Irvington; 438-6800; A. Ray Massie, Pastor

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship Nursery Available

�Kilmarnock UMC89 East Church Street, Kilmarnock, 435-1797; Rev. Penny Cory(Elevator access)

8:30 a.m., Worship9:30 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship

6 p.m., Handbells7:30 p.m., Choir

�Melrose UMC1317 Lewisetta Rd., Lottsburg 529-6344; Parsonage: 529-7721;Pastor Janet Grissett

8:30 a.m., Worship10 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship Service

/2nd, 4th6 p.m., Dinner/ Worship

�Mila UMC 1690 Mila Road580-9723; Rev. Donna Blythe

10 a.m., Worship

6:30 p.m., Cub Scouts

�Rehoboth UMC126 Shiloh School Rd.,Kilmarnock 580-9723Rev. Donna Blythe

9 a.m., Worship10 a.m., Coffee/Fellowship

�White Stone UMC118 Methodist Church Road, White Stone; 435-3555Rev. Bryan McClainwhitestoneumc.org(Elevator available)

9:30 a.m., Bible Study

11 a.m., WorshipNoon, Church Christmas Dinner

10 a.m., Advent Study1 p.m., SPPR Mtg.

7 p.m., Church Council Mtg.

8:30 a.m., Breakfast/Lee’s

10 a.m., Bible Study 7 p.m., Choir Practice

�Wicomico UMC5060 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway 580-9723; Rev. Donna Blythe

10:30 a.m., Sunday School11:15 a.m., Worship12:15 p.m., Coffee & Fellowship

3 p.m., Food Bank

1:30 p.m., Advent Bible Study

PRESBYTERIAN�Campbell Memorial Presbyterian3712 Weems Rd., Weems438-6875; campbellchurch.netThe Rev. W. Clay Macaulay

9 a.m., Service of Praise10 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship ServiceNoon, Fellowship

8 a.m., Men’s Prayer Group

9:30 a.m., Staff Mtg.7 p.m., Choir Rehearsal

�Milden PresbyterianSharps

10 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship with nursery

�St. Andrews Presbyterian435 East Church Street, Kilmarnock; 435-3948Rev. Dr. Thomas R. CoyeRev. Dr. Judith E. Thomson saintandrewspc.org

5 p.m., Note Connection Concert

9 a.m., Youth Bell Choir9:30 a.m., Adult Sunday School9:45 a.m., Youth Sunday School11 a.m., Worship-Youth Advent Program

10:30 a.m., Disciple Study

4:15 p.m., Session

4 p.m., Disciple Study4:30 p.m.., Choir Practice

� Presbyterian1272 Taylors Creek Rd. Weems, 438-5853; Shauna McCranie

9 a.m., Worship

OTHER DENOMINATIONS�Calvary PentecostalJohn’s Neck Road, Weems438-5393; Clarence Jones, Pastor

7:30 a.m., Broadcast, 101.7 FM9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship 6 p.m., Praise and Worship

6 p.m., Worship

�Capella House“Family Chapel, Missions & Education”Dr. Grace Harley, ChaplainWhite Stone; [email protected]

�Christian Science Society98 N. Main St., Kilmarnock

10:30 a.m., Service/Sunday School

7:30 p.m., Testimony Mtg.Reading Room open Tues, Thurs. & Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

�Church of Deliverance3734 Mary Ball Road, Lively; 462-0553; Rev. Donald O. Conaway

10 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship 7 p.m., Worship

7 p.m., Prayer and Bible Study

�City Worship Centre of Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock, 761-1578Pastors Mike and Lesley Gates

10 a.m. Worship Service

�Cornerstone Fellowship2243 Buckley Hall Rd., Cobbs Creek; 725-9145; gocfc.comRev. Chris Morgan

10 a.m., Worship

7 p.m., Midweek ServiceNursery, Children and Youth Ministry provided

�Ecclesia of LoveInternational Ministries, Inc.435-2789 Dr. Sheila L. Stone

�Friends of God Worship Center149 Queen Street, Tappahannockemcworldwideministries.org

5 p.m., WorshipGuest Speakers: 3rd Saturday

�Historic White Marsh Church11040 Mary Ball Rd., Brookvale543-8861, Rev. Hall462-7908, Rev. Talley

11 a.m., Worship

7 p.m., Bible Study

�Holy Tabernacle of God2341 Merry Point Road, Lancaster Elder Nancy Pinn, Pastor

9 a.m., Bible School10 a.m., Worship

Noon, Intercessory Prayer6 p.m., Bible Study

2-4 p.m., Food Bank

�Hope Alive Christian Center149 Queen Street, Tappahannock; 443-5165Pete and Pam Sullivan, Pastors

9:30 a.m., Sunday School10:30 a.m., Worship

Noon, Prayer7 p.m., Worship

6 p.m., Prayer

�Love Makes a DifferenceOutreach Ministries1027 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway Burgess; 453-3939Rev. Raymond C. & Gayle Boyd

9 a.m., Hour of Prayer10 a.m., Spiritual Enrichment11 a.m., Worship

7 p.m., Spiritual Enrichment

6 p.m., Spiritual Enrichment for Youth and Youth Adults

7 p.m., Women of Virtue

�New Life Community ChurchAt Bluff Point United Methodist 436-6498; Pastor C. Richard Lynn

9 a.m., Worship Service

6 p.m., Fellowship dinner7 p.m., Bible StudyEmergency Food PantryEugene & Ruby Churchill580-0738

�Northern Neck ReligiousSociety of Friends (Quakers)580-4505; David Scarbrough

10 a.m., Silent Worship11 a.m., DiscussionNoon, Social Fellowship

�Rappahannock Church of Christ9514 Richmond Road, Warsaw333-9659 Walker Gaulding, Sr. Minister,

8:30 a.m., Worship10 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship6:30 p.m., Bible Study

�Seventh-Day Adventist401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock; 443-3070Clinton M. Adams, Pastor

9 a.m., Worship Service10:30 a.m., Sabbath School

7 p.m., Prayer Mtg.

�Shachah World Ministries of the Northern Neck504 N. Main St. Kilmarnock, VAPastor Dean Carter

8 a.m., ServiceSabbath School to follow

Noon, Intercessory Prayer

3-6 p.m., Clothing Closet7:30 p.m., Bible Study

�The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints11650 Mary Ball Road

9:30 a.m., Meeting

�The Church of New Vision1435 Millenbeck Rd. Lancaster; 462-7727; Pastor, Ronald E. Dunaway

10 a.m., Sunday School

10:45 a.m., Church Service

7 p.m., Bible Study

�Unitarian UniversalistFellowship of the Rappahannock 366 James Wharf RoadWhite Stone 758-4790; L. Lowreyuufrappahannock.uua.org

10:30 a.m., Fellowship ServiceSpeaker: Dave DustinTopic: The State of Our FellowshipCoffee/Fellowship follows

�Unity of the RappahannockLancaster Comm. Library235 School Street, Kilmarnock435-9553

10:30 a.m.-noon, Streamed Service

�Victory Temple Church1252 Morattico Road462-5512; Rev. Annie Gaskins

7 p.m., Bible Study

11 a.m., Sunday SchoolNoon, Praise and Worship7 p.m., Worship Service

�White StoneChurch of the NazareneFamily Life Center57 Whisk Drive, White Stone435-9886; Rev. Jim Jacksonwhitestonechurch.com

9 a.m., Teen Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Praise and Worship: Kid’s Worship Classes/Nursery6 p.m.,Teen Worship Service

8:15 a.m., Senior Breakfast and devotion (Lee’s Restaurant)

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REEDVILLE—Pat r i c i a Loving Henderson, 82, of Reedville died December 5, 2014.

She is survived by her hus-band, William “Bill” Davis; daughter, Patricia Ann of Richmond; and a son, William “Dave” Davis III of Reedville.

Formerly of Charlottes-ville, Mrs. Henderson retired with her husband to Reedville in 1997. During her years in Charlottesville, she helped start the Meals on Wheels pro-gram and was the first execu-tive director of the program. A housewife most of her life, she volunteered with the Girls Scouts for 17 years, starting with a Brownie Troop, then running the Day Camp at Sugar Hollow and eventually being the district representative for Charlottesville.

Pat also volunteered with the Mental Health Society, the Heart Association and the Mul-tiple Sclerosis Society.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Cancer Society, Nor-thumberland or Charlottes-ville Rescue Squad, or a local animal shelter.

HEATHSVILLE—Meade Neale Kilduff passed away December 8, 2014, at age 96. She was predeceased by her parents, Alma Brent Neale and M. Mercer Neale; and her hus-band, W. Leslie Kilduff Sr.

She is survived by two sons, W. Leslie Kilduff Jr. and Wil-liam Brent Kilduff, their wives, Arlene, and Lee; and grand-children, Carrington Blincoe, Kyle Kilduff and Anna Kilduff.

Mrs. Kilduff was born May 17, 1918, and was bap-tized at St. Stephen’s Episco-pal Church, Heathsville. She remained a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church and of St. Stephen’s for over 65 years.

After her early education in Donora, Pa., she gradu-ated from Longwood College, which is now Longwood Uni-versity, and later attained the first master’s in the science of guidance awarded by the Uni-versity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

After her marriage in 1948, she settled in Heathsville, raised her children, and both taught and served as a guid-ance counselor in the Nor-thumberland public schools.

Mrs. Kilduff was a member of the honorary teacher’s Soci-ety, Delta Kappa Gamma, and remained interested in educa-tion throughout her life. She tutored students in Latin and assisted for many years with adult education in Northum-berland County.

She served on the board of the Northumberland County Historical Society and was instrumental in the formation of the Rice’s Inn/Hughlett’s Tavern Foundation. She was a member of the Daughters

of the American Revolu-tion, Colonial Dames and the Garden Clubs in the Northern Neck and Virginia, as well as the Women’s Club of Northum-berland County.

Mrs. Kilduff worked tire-lessly and contributed gener-ously to the establishment of the Northumberland Public Library.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 13, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 40, Heaths-ville, VA 22473

Online remembrances may be made at jonesashfuneral-home.com.

HEATHSVILLE—Helen M. McLaughlin, 82, passed away on December 3, 2014. She was born in Washington, D.C., and authored a book, Stories from Hell.

She is survived by her hus-band of 60 years, Harry B. McLaughlin; five sons, Jeffrey, Kevin, Timothy, Dennis and Keith, all residing in Mary-land. She was also blessed with 10 grandchildren, Maxwell, Harry, Gray, Charlie, Shanon, Cory, Jack, Dare, Ester and Hank.

Helen enjoyed the children, played golf, loved making ceramics, and practicing her Catholic faith.

A mass of resurrection will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Kilmar-nock, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 11.

Memorial donations may be made to the Northumberland County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Reedville, Virginia, 22539.


R E E DV I L L E — M a c e l Frame Robinson, 74, of Reed-ville passed away on Decem-ber 4, 2014. She was a resident of Flint Hill for 25 years and moved to Warrenton where she worked for many years and was a member of Warrenton Baptist Church. She retired from Northern Neck State Bank, Burgess, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Edith Frame of Winchester; two sis-ters, Virginia Frame and Ruth Frame Sharp of Winchester; and one brother, Ira Frame of Sherrard, Ill.

She is survived by her hus-band of 43 years, Thomas “Tommy” M. Robinson and five children, Eric Robinson of Bristow, Karen W. Wil-liams and husband Eddie of Flint Hill, Dee W. Vest and husband John of Flint Hill, Tracy Welch of Haymarket and Bridget Robinson-McPeek and husband Rob of Walterboro, S.C.; and four grandchildren,

Kayla Robinson, Sarah Robin-son, Robert “RJ” McPeek and Andrew McPeek.

She also is survived by three brothers, Lawerence Frame of Sanford, N.C., Grafton Frame of Moline, Ill., and Charles Frame of Winchester; five sisters, Alice Patrick of Palm Harbor, Fla., Grace Lewis of Winchester, Dorothy Huffman of Front Royal, Mary Sinkoski of Winchester and B.J. Frame of Vienna.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

FARNHAM—Hazel Lewis Self, 93, of Farnham died Sat-urday, December 6, 2014. She was a member of Bethany Bap-tist Church, Callao.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Judson Self Sr., and her son, George Judson Self Jr.

She is survived by her daugh-ters, Shirley S. Headley of Tap-pahannock, Mary J. Martin of Mechanicsville and Peggy L. Mallory of Tappahannock; son, Robert L. Self of Village; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

The family received friends December 9 prior to a funeral service at Jones-Ash Funeral Home, Heathsville. Burial followed at Bethany Baptist Church, Callao.


KILMARNOCK—Ken-neth L. Whitla of Kilmarnock passed away peacefully on December 5, 2014. Before retiring to Kilmarnock, Ken lived in McLean and Manas-sas.

He is survived by his wife, Greta Kinnear Meenehan-Whitla; a daughter, Karin E. Whitla-Simons (Scott); a granddaughter, Elisia Simons; a twin sister, Lois (Mel) Garate; sisters, Barbara Whitla and Janice (James) Oliver; an aunt, Dorothy Palmer of Santa Ana, Ca.; cousins, Nancy and Alan Van Antwerp; and several nieces and nephews.

Ken was a retired law enforcement officer, serv-ing 34 years with Arlington and Prince William counties, during which time he received many letters of recommenda-tion and awards for outstand-ing police service. In 2000, he joined the FBI as a Crime Ana-lyst assigned to ViCAP where he was instrumental in bring-ing the Karnak case to justice. In retirement he enjoyed hunt-ing, boating and fishing.

The family will receive friends at the Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Services will be pri-vate.

Memorial gifts may be made in his name to the Lan-caster Community Library, P.O. Box 850, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, or to the Northern Neck

Kilmarnock, VA 22482.

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Clinic support

■The members of Good

Shepherd Lutheran Church in Callao invite the community to attend a mid-week Advent worship service at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 17.

■The Queen Esther Baptist

family invites the community to worship as it celebrates its 122nd anniversary service at 3 p.m. December 14.

The special guest preacher will be the Rev. Andrew Trib-ble, pastor of Potomac Bap-tist Church, Hague, along with his choir, ushers and congregation.

■On December 24,

Rehoboth UMC will hold a candlelight Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. with com-munion.

■The Irvington UMC will

present its Christmas Cantata at 11 a.m. December 21. The cantata is under the direction of Susan Ruddock. All are invited.

■Historic White Marsh

Church will host its annual Christmas program for children at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 13. The children will help re-enact the manger scene at the birth of Jesus as they hear the Christmas story told.

Photographs will be taken and each child will receive one for Christmas. Santa Clause also will be there to have his picture taken with each child, and each child will receive a gift.

■Smilthland Baptist will

present the Christmas can-tata, “What Child is This?” at the worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday, December 14. The community is invited.

■St. Andrews Presbyterian

will conduct a Christmas Eve candlelight service of lessons and carols at 5 p.m. December 24.

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Smithland Baptist Church will conduct a candlelight Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 24.

■Irvington UMC will hold

a community Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. December 24, directly fol-lowing the caroling around the Irvington Christmas tree.

■The Northern Neck Bap-

tist Deacons’ Union Inc. will meet at 7 p.m. December 19 at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Hague.

■A Christmas Eve candlelight

service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 24, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Callao.

■Rehoboth UMC will spon-

sor a special children time at 3 p.m. December 21 with story time, hayride, caroling and refreshments. All are welcome.

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The community is invited to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Callao for a Christ-mas scripture and carol ser-vice, “The Servants of the Lord Rejoice!” at 9 a.m. December 21.

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Episcopal Church is selling fresh Christmas wreaths. The 22-inch wreaths are made by the Farmer’s Daughter and are $18 each. Orders will be accepted until December 14.

To place orders, call 693-3821, or 693-2297; email [email protected]; or visit the church at 7825 John Clayton Memorial Highway, Gloucester.

■The public is invited to Rap-

pahannock Westminster-Can-terbury on Tuesday, December 16, for holiday religious ser-vices.

The ceremony, consisting of lessons and carols, will begin at 11 a.m. in the auditorium of RW-C’s Chesapeake Center, 132 Lancaster Road, Irvington.

■A grief support group

meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on first Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church, 6470 Main Street, Gloucester. Call Riverside Walter Reed Hos-pital bereavement coordina-tor Joel Calhoun, 693-1111.

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Rev. John Farmer has been the pastor at Irvington Baptist Church since 1986.

In my annual assistance project as Santa’s friend,

I transit the Bay Bridge-Tun-nel several times a season. The facility is a four-lane, vehicular passage on the lower Chesapeake Bay that totes US 13, from Virgin-ia’s Eastern Shore to south Hampton Roads, Virginia. The crossing consists of a series of low-level trestles, bridges, and two approxi-mately mile-long tunnels, that replaced a circa 1930s ferry service which operated 90 one-way trips each day with seven vessels.

The past Monday (in a rain squall) I dashed over to Chincoteague Island to participate in the annual Christmas Parade, and pro-vide Old St. Nick at the Volunteer Fire Department. Hardly out of the tollgate, I was amazed at the angry partnership of sea and sky. Off to my left and water paths home, showed a dull grey. Out to sea the sky was capped low and almost black; waves hit upon the trestles and bridges with prestigious force.

I marvel at the strength and determination of the Bridge Tunnel so continually attacked by wind and water.

Monday was unique in all my crossings. The waters of ocean and bay pressed with what can only be described as a rolling boil. The strang-est phenomenon appeared: halfway past the first tunnel, tall surf-like waves rolled right up the channel. It was eerie, as everywhere else one could not detect any particu-lar direction of the waves. Again and again the waves rolled from the Atlantic right over the tunnel into the bay. I eased over the rail, paused to contemplate how many folks travel afar to surf. Here in a hundred feet of water, God was pushing His ocean into a series of gigantic waves. Had they dashed upon the islands on either side, the bridge would have been closed. Who told the waters where to roll?

Soon arriving at Chincote-ague, the rains softened to a drizzle, then a mist, and the Christmas parade was off on

schedule. Since the parade had been rescheduled from the Saturday’s prior washout, fewer floats, units, and side-walk observers participated.

However, Chincoteague Island folks are a tough, friendly, breed: lining the sidewalks, standing ‘neath building overhangs and porches, to wave heartily at the entries.

Some folks crept damply away after waving at Santa. Most marched themselves up to the Fire House for hot dogs, hot chocolate, drinks and time with Santa around a huge tree. During the rev-elry announcements rang out with placements for unit participants, cries from wee chaps fearing a man in a red

suit, while other kids and families told Santa of this and that favorite hoped-for under-the-tree rewards, for being good yet another year.

In due time all was calm. Crowds dissipated. Santa adorned street clothes to begin the long journey home. Chincoteague Island is only a scant 59 miles from Irving-ton, if one has wings, though the road home is actually over 175 long miles.

Facing the solo journey with more than a wee bit of weariness, I began to giggle at the unique aspect of my travel for it was not “over the fields and through the woods”; rather along the shore, over the bay and through the ocean, for me.

I ploughed my way back to the Bridge-Tunnel with the windshield wipers on full.

For several miles approaching the transit, I could see that serpentine meandering, flung upon the waters as if it was a string of pearls scattered over the dark night. Along the far shore, lights twinkled from up the bay homeward, right the way portside to Virginia Beach, where I am sure few stalwart folks braved the elements.

I drove toward the man-made islands, each approxi-mately 5.25 acres in size, located at each end of the two

tunnels. There are also high-level bridges over two other navigation channels: North Channel Bridge and Fisher-man Inlet Bridge. Finally, between North Channel and Fisherman Inlet, the facility crosses at-grade over Fisher-man Island, a National Wild-life Refuge.

Toll collection facilities, which collect the $13.00 fee, are located at each end of the facility. In the past, one could transit the facility over and back, with a reduction in return fare. Now the only way to get a break in the toll is to purchase an Easy-Pass device.

The Bay Bridge-Tunnel was in actual fact named for Lucius J. Kellam, Jr., an

Eastern Shore native businessman who was the author and press for the con-struction to replace the previous ferry. Kellam accepted the honor while confirming that he

really thought that the Bay Bridge Tunnel would win out in popular nomenclature. It has.

The transit facility is owned and operated by The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission. The total length (including approach roads) is 23 miles with the distance between Toll Plazas some 20 miles. The actual shore to shore spans 17.6 miles, over and under the depth of water ranging from 25 to 100 feet.

The twin crossing was completed: northbound, 1964 and southbound, 1999 at a cost of over $450,000,000, financed by the sale of rev-enue bonds, not tax dollars were used.

To sum up: The Bay Bridge Tunnel features 12 miles of low-level trestle, 2 one-mile-long tunnels, 2 bridges, 2 miles of causeway, 4 man-made islands and 5-1/2 miles of approach roads. There are over 4,700 concrete piles, which support trestles and bridges. The whole system rests upon 1,183,295 tons of native Virginia stone tossed into a watery grave.

Reflectionsby Rev. John Farmer

Facing the solo journey with more than a wee bit of weariness, I began to giggle at the unique aspect of my travel.

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The Concerned Citizens Committee (CCC) of the Inter-faith Service Council has built more wheelchair ramps over the years than its leader, Joe Curry, can remember.

Unfortunately, as with the cost of almost everything else these days, he has seen the expense steadily increase, reported The Link board of directors president the Rev. Dr. Tom Coye. The average ramp, 35 feet long, with a land-ing, now costs about $400 for materials. The figure doubles if labor has to be added.

This has put Curry’s wonder-ful community service at risk, said Rev. Coye. The good news is that a source of help has been found.

Beginning in the early 1980s, Curry, a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Kilmarnock, felt called to share himself, his time, his talents and his money to help the less fortunate, explained Rev. Coye. He did this by providing low-income persons in the community with home repairs that they could not afford to have done.

Meanwhile, the late retired Vice Admiral Duke Bayne, at that time a member of Campbell Memorial Presby-terian Church in Weems, had been leading a similar project offered by the church called the Samaritan Program. When Bayne learned of Curry’s work, he began assisting him with some repair jobs. Later, Bayne suggested that they form their own volunteer home repair organization, the Concerned Citizens Committee.

Over a period of some years, Bayne and Curry led the CCC. Bayne would speak about its work to community organiza-tions and to individuals, and people would donate money for the repair work. In time, it became clear that the CCC needed a treasurer and, more importantly, non-profit status.

It was then that Curry had the idea of affiliating with Interfaith Service Council. In the late 1980s, the CCC joined with Interfaith and became its home repair ministry. Duke Bayne died in 2005 and Curry carried on the work of the CCC.

The CCC does an assortment of home repairs, including emergency-basis floor and roof repairs, but building ramps is the primary activity, said Rev.

Coye.Curry notes that he some-

times receives calls from Rap-pahannock General Hospi-tal, telling him that a patient cannot be discharged until there is a ramp at the person’s house. He also learns of the need for a ramp from hospices, Departments of Social Ser-vices, clergy and individuals.

Some frail elders desperately need ramps but cannot afford them and have too much pride to ask for assistance, said Rev. Coye. Somehow, Curry learns about them, too.

Although Interfaith des-ignates a large portion of its budget to underwriting CCC’s projects, Curry has to augment this money with his own fund-raising.

Still, it was not enough. With increased need and increased costs, fundraising literally had become a daily activity for Curry, said Rev. Coye.

More recently, The Link has partnered with Interfaith to

seek out additional funds for ramps for qualified persons, in the same way that it seeks out funds for its clients needing help with electric bills and rent payments, he said.

When Curry submits an esti-mate for a client, The Link then calls upon its partner churches and organizations to secure the money needed for the ramp.

Helping Interfaith to provide ramps for wheelchair-bound persons in need in the com-munity represents another way in which The Link is expand-ing its services beyond helping people to pay bills, said Rev. Coye. Self-sufficiency plans, budget counseling, and follow-up are other services The Link offers.

Donations to help support ramp construction can be made to the Interfaith Service Coun-cil, P.O. Box 868, Kilmarnock, VA 22482; please note “ramp construction” on the memo line.

To help build ramps, con-tact The Link, P.O. Box 491, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, or 480-0394.

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