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Volume 31 Issue 19
Country Courier Wednesday, June 10, 2020
King William
Alumnus Returns
as Head Coach
Scott Moore, New King William High
School Head Coach
King William Farm Bureau Presents Scholarships
Story by Florence Cooke
Picture courtesy Scott Moore
King William native Scott Moore
graduated from King William High
School in 1986. He had proved himself
an excellent football player throughout
high school. With coaches Roger
Brooks, Bob Murray, Al Tupponence
and Jeff Huffman, he developed a love
of football and learned what it means to
be in a team, set goals and work toward
them.
Scott and his wife Stephanie married in
1992 and have two sons, Matthew, 23,
who is attending the University of
Georgia Law School, and son Andrew,
who is an upcoming senior at West
Virginia University majoring in Mining
Engineering.
Please see MOORE, continued on page
12.
VAFB 2020 scholarship winners: Mattie Watkins, Channing Pitts, Chesden Reed, and Carrie Fox.
Story by Florence Cooke
On Thursday morning, June 4th, four King William High School seniors were presented a scholarship for $1,000 each from the
King William Farm Bureau and King William Farm Bureau Women’s Committee. Please see VAFB, continued on page 4.
King and Queen Country Welcomes two New Principals
Ms. Shante Harvey Mr. Rob Wright
Ms. Shante Harvey:
Ms. Harvey has over 22 years in education. She is currently the
Program Coordinator at New Horizons Regional Education Center
in Newport News, Va. She has worked at New Horizons since
1998 as a Special Education teacher, Teacher Specialist and for the
past 8 years as the Program Coordinator. Her professional leader-
ship experience include Cohort VII in The Aspiring Special Educa-
tion Leaders Academy and as a William and Mary Clinical Faculty
Staff. Her license includes Specific Learning Disabilities K-12,
Intellectual Disabilities K-12, Emotional Disturbance K-12 and
Administration and Supervision PK-12. During the interview
with the panel, she described her leadership style as an open door
policy, out and about in the building, and "All here for the stu-
dents". She writes, "I see each student as an individual and work to
find ways that encourage them to embrace their unique contribu-
tions to the school environment".
Please see PRINCIPALS, on page 4.
Picture by Stacy Johnson
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One thing 10 year old
Waylon Alexander of King
William loves to do with
his free time is fish. Not
long ago Waylon brought
the "Big One" to the edge
of the boat, unfortunately
it got away. Since then he
has been on a mission to
catch that fish. This week
he was successful and truly
pleased with his catch of
this 6.6 lb., 24" Bass, that
he caught fishing in his
great granddaddy's pond.
The
"Big One"
There seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel. I know every-
one is more than ready to get back to life as we knew it. These days
will be remembered for a long time to come. Use good judgment in
daily activities, we are moving forward. The old saying, "one day at a
time," sure applies here. Good weather for cooking out on the grill, or
taking a short trip to that special place. Have a positive attitude, stay in
the moment and things will get better each day. Enjoy the summer.
Take care until next time.
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Equine Talk Sponsored by:
T-Town Tack
"Ozzy" is a NEUTERED male mixed breed that's
about 8 years old and weighs 55lbs. He came to the
Shelter after he was found along the side of the road.
He’s a happy guy that loves being with people. Ozzy
is housebroken and knows how to sit. He likes to go
for walks and does well on a leash.
(804)769-4983
email: animalshelter@kingwilliamcounty.us
www.kingwilliamcounty.com/animal shelter
Ms. Harvey is recently engaged and in the
early stages of planning a wedding for July
2021. She is a proud aunt of two
nephews. When she is not working, she
often seeks out new adventures. A few of
activities she has enjoyed are: parasailing,
taking trapeze lessons, riding in a hot air
balloon and indoor skydiving. She loves
music, movies and laughter.
Mr. Rob Wright: Mr. Wright has served in public education
for 12 years in Westmoreland County,
serving as band director at Montross Middle
School and the past 4 years he has served as
the Gifted Education Resource Teacher for
the division. He is currently pursuing his
doctorate degree in Administration and
Supervision from the University of Virginia
(UVA) and his dissertation is titled Teacher
Retention in Rural Schools: The Impact of
Principal Leadership Practices on Job
Embeddedness and Teacher Decision-
Making to Stay, Move, or Leave. Also, at
UVA he has presented on a number of
topics such as student motivation 101 for
Teachers, Escape! How to Create Engaging
Review Activities, and School Law 101 for
Teachers. Most impressively is his
experience from UVA where he has served
as a university supervisor for teaching
interns at UVA and he also serves on the
board and conference planning committee
for the Virginia Association for the
Gifted.
Mr. Wright and his wife Kelly live in
Tappahannock with their six month old
daughter Ella. In his free time, he enjoys
playing guitar, board gaming, reading, and
running. He states, " I am humbled and
excited to serve alongside the teachers at
Lawson- Marriott Elementary School this
coming school year. Education is my
passion, and I look forward to getting to
know the students of King and Queen
County and helping them to grow as young
learners."
We are excited to welcome Ms. Harvey
and Mr. Wright to our Tiger family!
Pet Adoption!
Horsemanship
Terms
By Allen Brintley and “Pip”
I’ve been thinking about some
horsemanship words lately that
don’t make much sense to me. I’m
not sure who came up with them.
The first is a “crupper”. That
sounds like a chest cold, not
something you put around a horses
tail to keep the saddle from sliding
forward. Maybe the better word for
it would be a wedgie because that is
what it does to the horse if your
saddle moves. How would that
sound if someone said “Hey you
better put that wedgie on your
horse before you go riding in the
mountains”.
How about the word “britchin”? Is
that like a half a pair of pants or
britches? This thing is a strap just a
few inches wide that goes from the
saddle around the back of the
horses butt and keeps the saddle
from moving forward. You hear
people say to put a britchin on your
animal before you go into rough
country. I thought maybe it was to
protect their legs from briars and
such.
I remember the first time that I
heard the word “saddle horn”. I
thought that was a pretty good idea
for trail riding when you wanted to
pass someone you could just hit it
and they would know to move over
because they don’t have any rear
view mirrors to see who’s behind
them. But no matter how hard you
slap on that thing it doesn’t make
any noise. It just sticks up on the
front of your saddle for you to tie
things to.
There’s a place at the top of the
tail that they call a “dock”. To me
that means a loading zone or
something. Like the guys at the
warehouses tell you to go pull up to
the dock and they will get you
loaded up. But on my animal, it’s
the dock where they unload
everything. Maybe it should be
called the undock instead.
I’d like to hear from you so email
me at
Allen@TwinRiversRealty.com or
call 690-7870. See you on the
trails.
Chesden Reed will be attending Virginia
Commonwealth University to major in
Accounting. Channing Pitts will be at-
tending University of Virginia also major-
ing in Accounting. Madelyn Watkins will
be attending Regent University to study
Elementary Education, and Carrie Fox
will be attending Virginia Commonwealth
University to study Business.
The young ladies stated, “Thank you to
the King William Farm Bureau and the
Women’s Committee for awarding us
these scholarships. We greatly appreciate
the scholarships and they will be used
well.”
Susan Hurley, Farm Bureau Member
Service Specialist, stated, “For many years
King William Farm Bureau has provided
scholarships to King William youth to
further their education. We feel that the
future of our county lies with the youth
and we want them to succeed. King Wil-
liam Farm Bureau is dedicated to give
back to the community in whatever ways
we can.”
PRINCIPALS, continued from front page
VAFB, continued from front page
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ABRAMS
Abrams, Harry Burton
“Burt”, Jr., beloved
husband, father, and
grandpa, of King
William County, VA,
p a s s e d a w a y
peacefully at home on
May 26, 2020, at the
age of 87. He was
born February 26, 1933, in Huntington,
L.I., NY. He was the son of his late
parents, Ruth Hunt and Harry B. Abrams,
Sr. He was preceded in death by his
grandson, Adam R. Lewis. He is survived
by his loving wife of 63 years, LaVerne
Bowles Abrams. Also surviving are his
four children, Christine A. Lewis, Wendell
Abrams (Melanie), Hunt Abrams, and
Terri A. Hall (John). He is also survived
by his five grandchildren, Megan Blanton,
Ashley Haynes, Jessica Eich, Nicole
Abrams, and Craig Hall; as well as five
great grandchildren. Although Mr. Abrams
was an only child, he survived by a first
cousin, Jill T. Tracey, who was like a sister
to him. Mr. Abrams moved to Richmond,
VA in his youth and attended Thomas
Jefferson H.S. and Hermitage H.S. He
continued his education at Virginia Tech.
In September 1956, he married his bride
and they moved to Germany where he
served in the United States Army, 8th
Infantry Division, and 8th Medical
Battalion. In 1958 he joined Reynolds
Metals Company, now Alcoa, and worked
in various positions in the Packaging
Research Division. In 1976, He was
transferred to Atlanta, GA where he was
the Regional Personnel Manager for the
Reynolds Aluminum Recycling Company.
In 1981 he returned to Richmond and
became the Administrative Manager of the
Metallurgy Laboratory. He retired from
Reynolds in 1988. Besides woodworking
and building construction, he also enjoyed
the outdoors to include hunting and
fishing, and in his younger years he
enjoyed coaching little league football. He
also loved taking his devoted four legged
friend “Lizzi” for daily rides in the
country. He was a member of Sharon
Baptist Church in King William County. A
private graveside service was held at
Westhampton Memorial Park. Donations
may be made to the charity of your choice.
ALEXANDER
ALEXANDER, George Benjamin "Ben,"
of King William County, died peacefully
at home on Thursday, May 7, 2020, with
his son, Tommy, by his side. He was born,
died and will be buried at his beloved
family home. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Harry Charles and Mary
Annie Moss Alexander; his brother,
Eugene Alexander; his three sisters,
Marion Lester, Jeanne Maupin and Ruth
Reece. He is survived by his son, Thomas
Alexander, the light of his life; as well as
many nieces, nephews, family and friends
whom he loved dearly. Ben started his
working career in the Navy, attaining the
rank of Chief Petty Officer and after his
retirement the Navy continued to be a very
important part of his life. His second
career was with Best Products in
Richmond as part of the founding team.
However, his full-time job was taking care
of the family farm, Cherry Hill, which
brought him great joy! He was a long-
standing member of the King William
County Historical Society and his pet
project for years was researching the
genealogy of the family. Family was most
important to him. He was devoted to his
son and their life together. He was an
active uncle who did much with his nieces
and nephews. He was always interested in
the lives of relatives and friends and made
time for anyone. All are better for his
presence in their lives. He met death the
same way he lived life - fearless, never
complained and had a wonderful sense of
humor. He always had a ready smile and a
laugh. He enjoyed life and those around
him. His life was full. The family wishes
to acknowledge and thank the special
people at Bon Secours Hospice,
particularly Casey Barnes, for giving such
loving care. A celebration of Ben's life
will be held at a time to be decided, given
the current situation that precludes
gathering. He will be buried in the family
cemetery at Cherry Hill.
Obituaries CornerStone Offers Additional Help to
Citizens During Crisis Story by Florence Cooke
Additional information sent by Betty Smith,
Member of Board of Directors and Sheila
Iswariah, Executive Director of the
CornerStone
The CornerStone Community Development
Center is a welcome part of the King William
and King and Queen communities. It has been
designated as one of the emergency response
agencies in Feed More’s Central Virginia Food
Bank network. They remain committed to
distributing food, reaching out to the elderly,
isolated families with children and those who
have lost jobs, responding to those worried
about the current situation.
IN APRIL 2020, 501 FIRST TIME
FAMILIES WERE HELPED. In April over
14,112 repeat households (over 43,000 people)
were helped from January to April 2020 as
compared to 13,822 (over 40,000 individuals)
in the same period in 2019. None of this could
ever be possible without God’s help, provision
and grace.
FOOD PROGRAMS – Distribution schedule:
Tuesday weekly distribution - food
distribution is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every
week for families with school children.
Saturday weekly distribution – a bag of
bakery, produce, prepared items, and frozen
meats is offered to anyone in need. Sometimes
dairy is available.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program
(TEFAP) is monthly. Food made available by
the USDA and distributed by Feed More to
select agencies is available. Low-income
individuals qualify for this program.
C o m m o d i t y S u p p l e m e n t a l F o o d
Program (CSFP) is available monthly. Low-
income seniors who are 60 years of age and
above qualify to receive a box of food.
Mobile Pantry (bi-monthly) The main
objective is to improve access to healthy,
nutritious food to those in need and with
limited access to grocery stores. The mobile
truck is scheduled every other month. The next
mobile pantry is June 3, 2020.
Weekend BackPack program (weekly during
the academic year. Through the course of the
academic year, backpacks are sent to schools
for children who don’t have enough to eat
during the weekend. School staff identify such
children in need.
Food Donation - The local community has
continuously supported the food program over
the past two decades. Since 2000 generous
individuals, local farms, churches, businesses,
and stores have been a steady source of the
food supply. Feed More continues to monitor,
support, and provide. During this time when
there is a shortage of supplies from stores,
several thoughtful individuals and families,
hunt clubs, and businesses have come along to
provide extra food.
CornerStone Free Health Clinic – from March
to May medical clinics were held using
telehealth. Vision clinics remain closed. Dental
clinics were closed and two dental clinics were
scheduled. Dr. Hubbard saw new patients and
delivered dentures.
Please see CORNERSTONE, continued on
page 11.
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Margie B. Hill
August 20, 1949 - June 12, 2019
In life I loved you dearly In death I love you still,
In my heart you hold a special place that no one will
ever fill.
I miss riding the loop with you, the times together
on the front porch, and the late swim in the pool. I
know you are around the Heavenly pool with Joe,
Shirley, Jill, Sweets and Marvin. Well until we met
again around the pool.
Your Husband,
Earl
In Memoriam
Obituaries, continued GRUEBL
Mary Catherine
Gruebl, age 85,
snuck peacefully
away to her spot in
heaven on June 3,
2020, at her King
William home. She
w a s b o r n i n
Highland Springs,
VA on Sept 21, 1934, the daughter of
Henry and Sarah Williams.
Mary (or Grammy, as we all called her)
was an amazing woman - a secretary for
the original seven astronauts, an executive
secretary for Reynold's Metals, and the
loving wife of James Gruebl, who passed
in 2005. She saw her life as an investment
in her family and constantly worked to
make a better home and world for those
who surrounded her.
Christmas was always amazing at
Grammy’s home - she had so many
presents that you couldn't fit them into the
room! Her sharp mind and strong heart
brought our family to revolve around her
love and hard work. We’d watched her
fade in the last years, but weren’t quite
ready to say goodbye.
Mary is survived by her three daughters
Cathay Heflin, Shelly (Jeannie) Brown
and Sandra Thomas. She was the beloved
grandmother of Richard Barlow Jr (Jyl),
Tony Terry (Ashley) and Devin Thomas
(Chelsea) and an amazing great
grandmother to Katelynn, Zoe, Kayla,
Zack, Aaron, Delanie, Randy, and
Kinsley.
She will be interred at Washington
Memorial Cemetery after a private
ceremony with her family.
We will miss her forever and we believe
that she will always be young at heart!
JACOBSON
JACOBSON, Roxie Ann, 75, went home
to be with the Lord on May 30, 2020. She
was born May 23, 1945 at Langley Air
Station, outside of Newport News, Va.
and had been a resident of King William
County for many years. She was
predeceased by her cherished and loving
husband, Allan Jacobson. Roxie moved to
Syracuse, N.Y. for a period of time, but
grew up in Fredericksburg, Va. She and
her husband operated a restaurant business
in Maryland. She last worked at Red’s
Deli, Valero Fas Mart at intersection of
Rt. 30 and Rt. 360 at Central Garage.
Roxie loved animals that came to find
food in her backyard. She is survived by
her daughter, Vanessa Breeden; son, Scott
Roberts; grandchildren, Bryan and Holly
Roberts and Brooke Archer; and brother,
John Farrar. She was dearly loved by her
family and friends, especially Marlene and
Harry Lamb. Thanks to hospice for their
special care. The world will never know a
kinder heart. Services will be private.
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By Gene Campbell
Life as we know it is changing. A new
‘normal’ is on the horizon and the King
William High School Class of 2020 is on
the front line of the future. The King
William Ruritan Club SALUTES the
graduating class for their achievement,
determination and courage. The club
encourages every senior to set their goals
high for better days are coming.
Graduation is the first step to your success
and part of that success involves giving
back to your community. Since its
chartering in 1938 the King William
Ruritan Club has donated over $70,000 in
scholarships to graduating seniors. This
year the club will award $1,000
scholarships to five seniors to help with
their educational needs. The Ruritan
organization promotes fellowship,
goodwill and community service as we all
work together to make our communities
better places in which to live and work.
GO CAVS !!
King William Ruritan Club Salutes the Class of 2020
KWHS Class of 2020 Co-Valedictorian,
Channing Pitts, spent her graduation day
celebrating on the Mattaponi. She will be
attending UVA in the fall. Congratulations!
Class of 2020 Graduation Celebrations
The Country Courier would like to congratulate
the class of 2020. With the KWHS Class of 2020
not having an official graduation, here are some
pictures of how the seniors celebrated.
If you have a picture you’d like to share send it to
us at office@countrycouriernews.com.
James Healey celebrating his graduation
at home with family and friends. “I have
now graduated and have a full time job. I
plan on making money so I can move on to
great things.” KWHS Class of 2020.
Congratulations MacKenzie Dobson,
King William High School Class of 2020
Throwback, the class of 2017 throws their caps in celebration
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We would like to give a tremendous shot out
to the King William County Sheriff’s office in
helping to congratulate Destiny A. Coleman, a
graduate of Christopher Newport University
class of 2020. Destiny did an awesome job in
her time there she made the Dean’s List both
semesters in her senior year with all the things
that’s going on. We the parents of Destiny are
so proud of her. Also thanks to her family and
friends that came in the parade celebration.
Destiny was Drum Major and is the reigning
QUEEN at CNU she won this past fall.
We the parents Jerry and Cheryl Coleman
and her brother and sister love and are so very
proud of all of your endeavors.
Congratulations!
Chatham Sue Murray is a 2020 graduate of St.
Margaret’s School in Tappahannock, Va.
She is the daughter of Sue & Troy Murray of St.
Stephens Church and granddaughter of Bob & Emma
Murray of King William and Sussiette Jackson and the
late Walter Jackson of St. Stephens Church.
Chatham will be attending Longwood University in the
fall where she will be majoring in Kinesiology.
Everyone is so proud of all her accomplishments and
wish her well.
We love you Chatham.
Congratulations Chatham!
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Dr. Andrew Mustian did x-rays, 16 extractions,
and 7 restorations, with professional services
valued at close to $3,000. Dr. A. W. Lewis, III,
a well known retired King William doctor, sees
patients during the month for medical
problems.
The Lily Field Clothing Shed will remain
closed and are not receiving donations until
June 14.
The Cornerstone Community Development is
an all volunteer-based organization. Volunteers
work hard and give their best. They have not
held back from additional days of distribution,
increase in the number of days to pick up from
stores, and from unloading extra Feed More
truck deliveries. Individuals working from
home have offered to help and they are
scheduled as needed. They provide much-
needed help to the core group of volunteers.
When some of the volunteers were asked why
they help at the Cornerstone, they stated: With
18 years of volunteering at the Cornerstone,
Wendy Fleming says, “This is a worthy
program for people in need. When I was
younger we had four children and people
helped us. Now that I have retired, I am glad to
give my service to people. I have come to know
people from the community and they are like
family now.” Bob Murray has been helping for
one month stated, “I brought a friend down and
I saw the work being done so I thought, ‘This is
one way I could help, especially since the ladies
work so hard lifting heavy boxes of food and
produce. This makes me feel good that I can
help.’ Another volunteer James Williams, Sr.
says, “I wanted to try to give back to the
community and I saw a need here. There is a
need to give back and I am paying forward. I
thank God that he has blessed me and I am
paying forward.” The final volunteer was Cape
McCarthy, who works with the dental and
medical, stated, “Since I was 10 I always
wanted to volunteer. When I retired, ‘I started
here and I feel I am doing what I always wanted
to do’.
On Saturday mornings clients line up in the
old Southside Bank parking lot. About two
years ago CornerStone started the drive-thru
due to the large abundance of donated food. It
especially works now during the virus. Asked
about the CornerStone one client, Betty
B., shared that CornerStone has helped her and
her family for over 16 years. She enjoys the
fresh vegetables and meats that she is able to
get on Saturdays. During Covid–19 she said
that food prices have increased and being on a
fixed income makes it difficult to buy healthy
food. She loves her CornerStone family and is
so thankful for all the services that are provided
by CornerStone. Another client, Terri T., has
been coming to CornerStone since the start of
Covid–19. She is raising four grandchildren and
home schools three of them. Her grandchildren
look forward to her coming to get fresh produce
and snacks and look forward to her coming
home with food on Saturdays. CornerStone has
been a blessing to her and her family.
Betty Smith, Member of the Board of
Directors, and Sheila Iswariah, Executive
Director of the CornerStone, state, “The
Cornerstone Community Development Center
is supported by a very thoughtful and caring
local community. Thank you to the many
families for the heartwarming gestures like a
knock on the door to say “Thank you” for
feeding families, telephone calls offering
donations, tokens of appreciation from
individuals for help in past years, and big
smiles from those we serve. YOU ARE ALL A
BLESSING.
In all sincerity, we pray to our Heavenly
Father in the words of George Herbert, “Thou
has given so much to me, Give one thing more,
- a grateful heart; Not thankful when it pleaseth
me, As if Thy blessings had spare days, But
such a heart whose pulse by be Thy praise.”
A note from the director:
The CornerStone has been serving families in
the community for the past twenty years. We
are an all volunteer based organization with no
paid staff. The three longest serving volunteers
are: Dr. Hubbard who started the clinic in
2004 and has been with us since. Dr. Lewis
joined us a year later in 2005. Wendy Fleming
has volunteered for 15 years out of the 20 years
that we have been here. James & I have
volunteered from the start in 2000.
Sheila
The CornerStone has two locations at the
intersection of RT-360 and W River Road. Food
distribution since 2000 - 11235 West River
Road, Aylett. Free Health Clinic since 2013 -
8270 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy., Aylett. If
you need more information or would like to
volunteer call 804-769-2996 or email
theccdc@gmail.com.
Cornerstone, continued from page 6
Group of volunteers, from left to right - Hoyt
Wheeland, Wendy Fleming, Kathleen Johnson,
Reggie Neale and Margaret Butler.
King William Parks and Recreation Opens New Season
Community making masks
Story by Florence Cooke
Pictures by Brett Otey
The King William Parks and Recreation De-
partment officially started its new season by
hosting a make-your-own mask on Friday,
May 29th, from 10 a. m – 4 p.m. at the Parks
and Recreation Building. Around 60 – 70
people attended the event and everyone was
invited to make their own mask. Parks and
Recreation Manager Jennifer Leleux said, “We
know that masks are a mandatory necessity
right now so we decided to do something.”
Everyone could pick a piece of fabric and
other items needed and get help and instruc-
tions from the available volunteers. Both par-
ents and children seemed to enjoy doing this
and looked excited to be out and about.
Everybody could make a mask with extra
masks made by the employees. The extras will
be given to a local doctor’s office to be passed
on to their patients.
Now that wearing a mask has become part of
our daily life, Parks and Recreation Manager
Jennifer Leleux states several of these events
will be planned.
New and exciting things are planned by the
Parks and Recreation Department. Included
will be Summer Journeys Day Camp with a
limit of 50 children; an Outdoor Ranger Pro-
gram with a game warden to study and learn
about trees and nature; Music in the Park at
the end of summer; Movies in the Park; Car
shows on Friday nights; Soccer Skills Camp,
Baseball Fun Day. A new dog park begins
construction on June 14. Once this is done,
citizens can bring their dogs.
Please see PARKS & REC, continued on page
11.
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At 10 a.m. on May 25th a private and solemn
ceremony in remembrance of our deceased
veterans was held at post VFW 9501. Included in
the photograph are Commander James Brown,
Fred Brown, and Tim Johnson. (Photos by Bob
Ehrhart).
Private Remembrance Observed
Three high school graduates received the
$1,000 Patriots Scholarships given by the
VFW Post 9501 and Auxiliary, Central
Garage, Aylett, VA. These scholarships
were made available to King William and
King & Queen Central high school
graduates.
The recipients are: Logan McIlwain,
King William High School. He plans to
attend Virginia Tech; Emma Atkinson, a
home-schooled student, Manquin. She
plans to attend Randolph-Macon College
and Mihaughany Redd, King & Queen
Central High School. She plans to attend
University of Mary Washington. Best
wishes to all the recipients as they
e n d e a v o r t o f u r t h e r t h e i r
education. Scholarships were mailed to
students due to the coronavirus.
Patriots Scholarship
A grand opening will be
planned. This park was
graciously given by Nestle
Purina. Basketball courts should
be completed shortly. Walking
trails are mapped out throughout
the park. The Recreation Center
at the bottom of the hill in the
park will be used for fitness.
Registration for Summers
Journey summer program will
start at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 12,
at 9 a.m.
According to Ms. Leleux,
“Everything on the Parks and
Recreation agenda is contingent
on the Governor’s opening of
Phase 2.”
For information on these
programs, please call 804 – 769 – 4900 and select in Parks and Recreation Department.
Members of Parks and recreation from left to right
Allison Patterson, Jennifer Leleux, Manager , and
Kayla Huffman
PARKS & REC, continued from page 10
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Church Calendar
CHRISTIAN
Corinth Christian Church
www.corinthchristianchurchkw.net
9153 Dabney's Mill Rd Manquin 23106
The Fix Ministry
4465 Mount Olive Cohoke Road, King
William. Call for additional information
(804) 774-5319
BAPTIST
The Beulah Baptist Church
family invites you to drive in worship at
4805 West River Road, Aylett,
each Sunday at 10 A.M (note time change)
through July 12th. Service is about 30
m i n u t e s . V i s i t B e u l a h ' s
website www.beulahbaptistva.org/ for links
to archived sermons or Facebook page.
Broadus Church
Hebron Campus 3407 King Wiliiam Road
A y l e t t V A 2 3 0 0 9
ph 779-2700 Facebook Broadus Church
Hebron Campus Summer Schedule 9:00
AM Drive-In Worship, 10:15 Sunday
School for youth and adults (in-person,
phone-in or on-line). Daily phone-in
devotions at noon and Wednesday Night
Bible Study (in-person or phone-in.)
During this time of uncertainty know that
God is with you as we travel down the road
of life.
Bruington Baptist Church
4784 The Trail, Bruington, King and
Queen County. Abbreviated Worship
Service Sundays 11 a.m. Face coverings
required and social dis tancing
recommendations observed. No hymnals or
bulletins in use. Sanctuary sanitized before
and after service. Rev. Fred Skaggs 804-
347-7285.
Colosse Baptist Church
769-2729, someone will return your call.
Crossroads Mission Center
694-K Sharon Rd, King William beside the
Library
Kingdom of God
Living Water Ministry
Pastor Leo Reed 1438 Manfield Road,
Manquin 23106. Sunday’s at 12:15 PM.
Mattaponi Baptist Church
(Circa early 1700s)
Mount Olive Baptist Church
on Cohokoe Rd. in King William
New Life Community Church
109 Commons Park Cir, Ste. J. Manquin
23106
Olivet Baptist Church
pastor Terry Morrison
Providence Baptist Church
4570 Dorrell Road, Aylett,
Pastor White (804) 240-1982.
Sharon Baptist Church
901 Sharon Road across from King
William High School. Office hours 9am-
2pm Tue – Fri. 769-2320.
The Edge Worship Centre
460 14th St. West Point.
www.tewcwestpoint.net
Third Union Baptist Church
Church Services via teleconferencing on
Sunday mornings at 10:30AM. You can
join our Church Service by dialing: 1-480-
297-0773 Access code is; 3406642# We
look forward to you joining us. We also
encourage you to submit your tithes,
offerings or donations online via our
w e b s i t e
at www.thirdunionbaptistchurch.com or
you can mail checks payable to Third
Union Baptist Church to TUBC PO Box
74, King William, VA 23086. Thank you
& May God Bless you.
Upper King & Queen Baptist Church
Service in sanctuary at 10:00 A.M. on
Sunday with social distancing and masks.
1693 Bradley Farm Road Rev. Wade
Wilkins - Pastor 804 769-8534
METHODIST
McKendree United Methodist Church
4347 Manfield Road, Manquin, Pastor
Betty Jo Sims. www.Mckendree23106.org
EPISCOPAL
Immanuel Episcopal Church
190 Allen’s Circle King & Queen Court
House. For information on a particular
Sunday, call 804-785-2122
St. David’s Episcopal Church, Aylett
804-496-1002 stdavidsaylett.church
Like us on our new Facebook page at "St
D a v i d ' s E p i s c o p a l C h u r c h ,
Aylett" including sermons during the
pandemic "To Know Christ Jesus and to
Make Christ Known" 11291 West River
Road, Aylett VA (Beside the Public Boat
Landing) Featuring The Rev. T. Gustavo
Mansella All Are Welcome!! All Sundays -
11 AM Eucharist Service First Sunday of
the Month - Youth Focus/Potluck After
St. John’s Episcopal Church
916 Main St. West Point, 804-843-4594
welcome.
St. Paul’s Millers Tavern
7924 Richmond Highway. 443-2341
www.stpaulsmillerstavern.org
St. James Presbyterian Church
(The church next to K.W. Courthouse) 411
Courthouse Lane. Rev. Dr. John Turner
ORTHODOX
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
694-K Sharon Road King William (804)
925-5888www.holytrinityorthodox.net
NON DENOMINATION
Women in the Word Community Bible
Study!
(396 Newtown Road, St. Stephens Church
E m a i l M e l i s s a R i c e a t
mrsmelissarice@aol.com.
Attention Churches! Please send your notices
as you start services back up. Thank you!
When he graduated from high school, he went
to William and Mary College and played
football for two years. He obtained degrees in
History and Economics and then a Masters's
degree from Virginia Commonwealth
University. During that time he worked for
Richfood for several years. When he left for
college he wanted to be a coach, but in college
he decided to try other career paths. Two years
after being out of college he decided to follow
his dream and become a teacher and
coach. Scott said, “My father passed away
suddenly my tenth-grade year. It was a tough
time for me and my family, but it would have
been tougher if it hadn’t been for my teachers
and coaches. When I thought about that, it was
all too clear what I needed to do.”
He started teaching at Stonewall Jackson
High School where he stayed for three
years. He was the coach for baseball, football
and basketball. He then went to West Point
High School where he stayed for five years
teaching History and coaching track,
basketball, and football. In 2002 he moved to
Hermitage High School where he was a line
coach, and taught U.S. History, Government,
and Advanced Placement HG.
Scott states, “As we mature we decide what is
important. I thought what better way to show
appreciation for what my teachers and coaches
did for me than to do what they did in the exact
same way they did it. I decided that if the
opportunity to come back to King William
High School as coach ever came up, I wanted
to follow my dream and go home. I also look
forward to working with Howard Hill, whom I
have known since kindergarten. I look forward
to adding another chapter to the King William
football tradition.”
MOORE, continued from front page
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Community Calendar
Girl Scout Troop 4217
Poroporone Church, lower K&Q Email
wyatt.amyl@gmail.com or kelly.magovero
@yahoo.com
VFW and Auxiliary 8356 lower King William/West Point. VFW
Post Commander (vfw8356@gmail.com)
o r A u x i l i a r y P r e s i d e n t
(kelly.magovero@yahoo.com) for
membership and/or information.
DCSE Service Point Assistance
DCSE Contact Information: 1-800-468-
8894
Afternoon Off for Caregivers!
804-769-0001. Sponsored by United
Methodist Women, McKendree UMC,
4347 Manfield Road, Manquin.
Girl Scout Troop 1132 Mattaponi Vol. Rescue Squad Building.
KW Children First Lions Club
Crossroads Mission Center located at 694
K Sharon Road, King William.
Upper King William Active Lifestyle
Center
8306 King William Road, Aylett
American Legion Post 314
Post 314 Bldg. Aylett 6250 Richmond-
Tapp. Hwy. Rt. 360. Freedom is NOT
Free.
$7 Dinner Deal (Crab cake sandwich with
choice of side & soda) on Thursday, May
14 at 6 p.m. (Drive through only) Order
a head : Ca l l 8 0 4 7 6 9 2 9 9 6 /
Email theccdc@gmail.com. Pick up at
8270 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy.,
Aylett. Proceeds to benefit Food and Free
Health Clinic Programs. The CornerStone
Community Development Center is a 501
(c)(3) non profit organization. Donations
are tax exempt. Address: P.O. Box 68,
Aylett, Virginia 23009
VFW Post 9501
VFW Post & Auxiliary Central Garage.
Commander James Brown 804-337-7029
for Post membership and F. Gwathmey
994-2947 for Auxiliary membership.
K.W. Rec Park KingWilliamRec.com.
Mattaponi Crime Solvers serving King & Queen, King William, and
town of West Point Tip line:(804)769-
3000 For more info on the Crime Solvers,
contact: KQKWSolvers@aol.com.
Three Rivers SWCD Board of Directors
Meetings
(804)443-2327, ext. 4
Good Homes Needed For Good Pets
Regional Animal Shelter, 20201 King
William Road, King William 804-769-
4983. www.petfinder.com email:
animalshelter@kingwilliamcounty.us
King William T.E.A. Party Facebook and kwteaparty.com
Southern States
485 Sharon Rd. King William, 23086
AWANAS
769.2320
King William Democrats
Call Betsy Donoghue at 804-513-2546
with questions.
King and Queen County Public Schools
registering students for the 2020-21
Preschool program.
The CornerStone Food Program
Food distribution schedule for the month
of June. Mobile Pantry on June 3 from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays (June 9, 16, 23,
30) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for families
with children. No distribution on June
2nd. Fourth Wednesday (June 24) from 11
a . m. -1 p . m. ( C S F P b o x e s fo r
seniors) Saturdays from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30
a.m. (June 6, 13, 20 ,27) The Lily Field
Clothing Shed is open by appointment
only. No clothing donations can be
received until June 14. Donations can be
accepted on Friday mornings starting June
19. Clothes must be mended and
laundered. Please do not drop off
donations at the back door or front door
when no one is present to accept it.
York Academy Homecoming 2020
Saturday, July 18, 12 P.M. to 9 P. M.
reunion will include all York Academy
classes as well as folks who attended, but
didn’t graduate from YA. Event will take
place at Historic Cousiac Manor, 9960 old
sweet Hall Ferry road lanexa, Va 23089.
Reunion will be adults only, full day
event! Payments made to Angie via Ven
mo or Zelle, using her e -mail address:
purpleapa@aol.com or her phone number:
757 - 869 -9657. Check made payable to
Angie Sternberg to her directly at: Angie
Sternberg Homecoming 2020, 332
Redwood Road Venice, FL 34293. We
need registrations and payments from as
many people as possible to meet
obligations to the venue and caterer.
Therefore, the earlier you register, the
cheaper the price. Prior to May 1 - $40 per
person May 2 – June 30 - $45 per person
After July 1 - $50 per person You MUST
pay prior to the event. There will be no
admittance or payment at the gate.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these
meetings are not running on schedule.
Please check with the desired organization.
Facebook.com/CallArmistead
Call Armistead Computer Services is helping to get local business signed up for the new High-Speed Broadband Internet & Voice services that are now available in King William. True unlimited, unmetered Business Internet service up to 300 Mbps.
Home & Business Computer Services
● PC Cleanup, Optimization & Virus Removal ● Network your PC’s, Games, Phones & Tablets ● Business Web Design, Facebook & Google pages.
BROADBAND INTERNET BUSINESS SERVICES ► 25Mbps plans starts around $80/month
► Unlimited & Unmetered Internet - No Data Caps!
► Add a phone line for $10/month (Keep your current phone #s)
► (VoIP) Phone Systems Available
Services are
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Classifieds
SERVICES
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
BUSINESS INTERNET
SERVICE: If your business in
King William would like to get the
new Broadband Internet & Phone
service, please contact me. I'm
working with their regional rep, to
help get people signed up.
email: Ats@AylettVa.com
Call or text: 804-874-3294
High Speed Internet Order the High Speed Satellite
Internet that is now available in
King William and King & Queen!
Speeds up to 30-Mbps down and
3-Mbps up.
Starting at $70/month.
Order now by Calling 874-3294
Computer Services & Repair Home or Business
Call Armistead @ 874-3294 Call Armistead.com
Steven’s Handyman Jr.:
Reasonable, Quality Work, Well
Experienced, Any type of Yard
Work, Painting, Mulching, Tree
Work, Grass Cutting, Power
Washing, Flooring and Decks
etc. Free Estimates & Insured.
Call 852-8403
Pressure Washing & Affordable
Auto Detailing. Free Estimates.
Vehicles Start At $80.00. Houses
Start At $200.00. Decks, Gutters &
Roof Cleaning. Call 804-901-8802
Auto Glass Installed: Bullzeye
Glass, Windshield replacement,
rock chip repair, same day
mobile service.
Direct billing for Insurance.
Locally owned.
Call 804-335-4807
Sean’s Drain Cleaning Service
LLC. Drain Cleaning inside/
outside & repair. Toilets, sinks,
showers and tubs. Free Estimates
Call: 804-387-6742
MALLORY ELECTRIC Residential and Commercial
electrical service and installations
Also generator installations.
Licensed and insured. BBB.
Call: 746-4350
for Service and Phone quotes.
C. A. HARVEY FLOORS, LLC. Over 30 years of experience in
installing and repairing hardwood
and laminate floors. We offer
professional work at a reasonable
price as well as being licensed and
insured. Call for a FREE estimate
804-399-1124
CLEANING BY GINA: Home
and Office Cleaning. Quality work
at affordable rates. 20 plus years
experience. Licensed & Insured.
References available upon request.
Contact
Gina Lumpkin at: 804-822-1040
Affordable Home Repairs
Carpentry, Roofing, Siding,
Replacement Windows, Gutters &
Decks. 40 Years Experience.
Licensed & Insured. BBB A+
Rating! Jim Martin 347-3812
Colonial Grounds-Total Lawn
Care, Locally owned and operated,
very dependable, reasonable rates
and satisfaction guarantee.
Call Rick Lowe for free estimates.
Licensed & Insured
804-445-3943
Bobcat/Tractor
Services, Driveway Grading, Light
Excavation, Drainage/Erosion
Control, Bush-Hogging, General
Landscaping Mulch: Delivered/
Installed Call (804) 761-6009
LEE’S LAWN CARE PLUS-
Top quality yard services: Mowing,
trimming, leaf removal, mulching.
Pruning, gutters, etc. Senior and
competitor Price Discounts! Call
804-512-1345 or 804-769-0358
JOBS AVAILABLE
Welder Fabricator needed,
Manquin. Will train.
Valid Virginia drivers license.
Good work environment.
Email: Zest4detail@aol.com
HELP WANTED HVAC
Installer, Mechanic & Helper
needed. Local.
Call: 804-514-5604
Walter C. Via Enterprises, Inc
NOW HIRING
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
MECHANIC
Call 804-785-2288 to apply
Hourly Rate $28 – Benefits
(Min. 5 years experience)
EOE
Smyrna Christian Church
(Bruington) is searching for a
Pianist to play weekly 11:00am
worship services. For more
information contact
Pastor Bill Ford (770) 687-6621
For rent
Let Us Be An Essential
Part Of Your Quarantine!
Call For Our Move In Specials!
King William Place
804-769-2150
TDD 711
This institution is an equal
opportunity provider
Buying
We’re buying old items,
antiques, old tools, old guns,
swords, guitars & other
instruments, military items,
fishing equipment and other old
items. If you’re cleaning out a
house, shed, attic, etc.,
or having a yard sale,
Call: 337-5329
ANIMAL SERVICES
Boarding, Twin Ponds Kennels,
Indoor/Outdoor runs, heated & air
conditioned. Obedience Training
& Gun Dog Training.
Call Patty or Danny Waltman
769-3095 or 370-8793
www.twinpondskennels.com
FOR SALE
Handguns -- 9mm S&W 5904
auto. Like new with two 15 rd
mags. $400 firm.
9mm S&W 5906 auto (stainless
steel). Like new with two 15 rd
mags. $450 firm.
Rare .45 S&W Model 1950
revolver. Like new $1200 firm.
2 Virginia IDs required.
Sarge 769-7897
Yard Sale
MEGA Multiple Family Yard Sale
Saturday, June 13
8:00 am to Noon
97 Littlepage Lane, King William,
VA ( near KW High School )
RAIN DATE : Saturday, June 20
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74 Timberland Road King William, VA 23086
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• Additions & Renovations • Residential & Commercial
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