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Hampton Farms to build plant in Southampton County STAFF REPORT

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through 12th-graders at Southampton High School who want to develop their singing talent can do so in a class to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 14 through Friday, Aug. 16 at the school. Tiﬀany Temple, chorus director at York High School, will be the guest director. The cost is $15 per person, and includes a pizza lunch. Make checks payable to SHS Chorus. They may be mailed to Stephen West, Southampton High School, 23350 Southampton Parkway, Courtland, Va. 23837. Participating students are reminded they must be picked up from the school by 12:30 p.m. For more information, call the school at 653-2751.

FRANKLIN—Hampton Farms plans to bring 60 new jobs to the area at an average salary of $33,400. The company, based out of Severn, N.C., will produce peanut butter made from the peanuts grown in the Virginia-Carolina Peanut Belt. The company will occupy a former paper sheeting plant that was built by the Union Camp Corporation, and later operated by International Paper west of the Route 58 Bypass on Armory Drive. Production start up is planned for July of next year. CAIN MADDEN | TIDEWATER NEWS

Hampton Farms will be relocated to the former International Paper Converting Innovation Center

SEE FARMS, P. A6

Jury finds La’mon Bradshaw guilty of second-degree murder of Eric Smith

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COURTLAND—La’mon Frederick Bradshaw has been found guilty of second-degree murder of Eric “E.T.” Smith, who was killed Nov. 8, 2012. The jury returned its verdict Wednesday in Southampton County Circuit Court, where the case began Monday morning. Bradshaw, 18, was 17 years old when he was arrested and charged with aiding Sol “Dukey” Damascus Burke shoot Smith at his mother’s home on Pearl Street. Burke allegedly killed Smith after Smith beat him up in September during an attempted robbery in Southampton County.

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Identity released in apartment fire

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DeLonte Britt, 18 Jeane Brown, 74 Mark Gagen, 57 Nellie Harrell Rodney Nolen, 78 George Taylor, 87

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Tia Wilkerson, 15, practices for Southampton High School’s color guard. The color guard is part of the marching band, which performs alongside the Southampton High School Indians football team.

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Originally, Bradshaw was charged with first-degree murder, but for reasons the jury didn’t share, they reduced it to a second-degree charge. He was also found guilty of the other charges, which were the use of a firearm in the commission of a murder, shooting in public and three counts of shooting at an occupied dwelling. A pre-sentence report has been ordered for Tuesday, Nov. 12. Bradshaw is expected to be moved from Southampton County Jail to Western Tidewater Regional Jail in Suffolk. Burke is scheduled for a pre-trial Thursday, Sept. 19, with the trial set for Monday, Oct. 21.

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IW school superintendent decides to stay Katrise Perera had been looking elsewhere BY STEPHEN H. COWLES/STAFF WRITER Stephen.cowles@tidewaternews.com

ISLE OF WIGHT—Isle of Wight County Superintendent A. Katrise Perera has ended her job search, according to a press release issued Thursday from Kenita Bowers, school spokeswoman. This past spring, Perera, who’s in the second year of her four-year contract,

FRANKLIN—The identity of the female victim in the Aug. 4 apartment fire was released by the Franklin Department of Fire and Rescue. Valtonia Shaw, 22, died of smoke inhalation early Sunday morning, said Deputy Chief Mark Carr. The fire department also confirmed the cause of the fire was an accidental one originating from the cooking stove. Carr could not confirm whether or not someone was cooking at the time, or if the burner had been left on. Carr said there were pots

on the stove with food in them. Shaw and an unnamed male victim were found in the upstairs bathroom. At 3:29 a.m., the fire department was called to 1698 Dorchester Street, Apartment A6, and on arrival they saw smoke and flames coming out the rear of the apartment. During the primary search, at 3:38 a.m., they discovered the victims, who were brought out. The couple was unresponsive, so firefighters started CPR and then had the two transported to a local hospital. The fire was contained to a single apartment and no one else was hurt.

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announced to the school board she was seeking “leadership opportunities outside of Isle of Wight County Schools.” Though the reasons were never stated by the superintendent, Bowers had written in a press release at that time, “In light of the recent occurrences that have taken place

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ISLE OF WIGHT— The Suffolk Commonwealth Attorney has rejected Isle of Wight Supervisor Byron “Buzz” Bailey’s prayer for summary judgment and costs, including paying for his attorney’s fee. H. Woodward Crook,

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that, to my knowledge, remains unanswered. In the time since, I certainly haven’t heard a peep from Terry McAuliffe. So I ask: Terry,

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where is Franklin Pellets? We’d sure love to see some of those jobs you promised. Otherwise, why should we trust you to be our governor

Thomas H. Councill, Jr.

when you can’t even keep the promises you’ve made outside of government?

EDITORIAL

Our position on local issues

Make every night a Night Out

he annual National Night Out was observed in Franklin the other evening, and brought residents together with police and even fire and rescue personnel for a relaxed encounter. In many communities that participate, this event has become a block party that combines fun with a serious purpose: being watchful for criminal behavior. Naturally, we think it’s a fine idea for residents and law enforcement, etc., to get to know one another. Too often, we think, police are viewed with mistrust and suspicion, even by law-abiding people. But when we take the time to know the men and women who serve the rules of the road and laws of the land, we find they’re as human as us, and share many of the same concerns. Therefore, the police should be accorded not only with respect, but also con-

sideration and even friendliness. That should also be emphasized to youngsters in recognizing officers can be their friends. Having their presence in schools can help in that cause. We also want to suggest that while neighborhoods in Western Tidewater can’t host Night Out functions every evening, they can organize into groups that are watchful night and day year around. This does not mean for individuals to become vigilantes who take matters into their own hands when suspicious behavior is witnessed. The tragedy of Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman last year in Florida supports that reason alone. Being watchful not only helps police help communities, but also bonds them against crime that erodes.

Tabs, magazines and newspapers, Oh My!

’m going to make a mistake here and open up the fourth wall. For those of you who don’t know what that is, the fourth wall is the invisible barrier that separates a theater stage between the performers and the audience. In breaking the wall, performers would include or speak directly to the audience. The old guard of the theater would never, ever, ever have that barrier broken, while there is a new guard coming up who break that wall on the regular. The process that goes into making a community newspaper is ugly, though we are always trying to improve it. In fact, some details are probably better left unsaid, so as to not revolt you, the audience, too much. In the newspaper industry, the mantra has become do more with less. It is the same with all industries, perhaps, but it has particularly hit newspapers. Or at least, newspapers are what I know, so it is what I’ll write about. Did you know that there was once a person at a newspaper who only wrote headlines? That’s it. He or she would come in, write maybe 100 words on a good day, and then call it a day. Granted, these were probably the most important 100 words in the newspaper, as besides the photography, headlines are what drive readers into a story. Gone are luxuries such as a headline writer or people who only review copy. Today, just a handful of us are constantly having to switch between thoughts on the tabs we produce, the magazine, the newspaper and even the website. And you know what? While it would be nice to have some extra hands, we manage to do the job with a pretty good degree of success. Sometimes errors slip through. Sometimes something that absolutely should not have been left out gets left out. But we all do work hard to ensure that the best products possible go on your kitchen tables, coffee tables or even your computer screens. I’m new and still learning to multitask and fit all of this into my schedule, so I imagine it will only get better with time. Also because of doing more with less, I have been privy to opportunities that I may have otherwise never received, such as getting to interview Florida-Georgia

High utility bills are a problem

DOTTI S. HOLLAND

RAISIN’ CAIN By Cain Madden Line. If I had an entertainment editor, I would have never gotten that interview. But it was fun getting to know Tyler Hubbard a little, and I’ll also get to have a photo shoot with them that otherwise would have gone to the staff photographer, if one existed. Which reminds me, this Sunday included in your newspaper will be the tab for the Franklin-Southampton County Fair. A lot of work went into it, from our advertising department taking a break from their normal work of selling the newspaper, to making sure this packet could have as much space as possible for all of the stuff going on at the fair — the fair queen pageant, the livestock happenings, and of course, Florida-Georgia Line performing Friday evening. I encourage you to give it a read — there is a lot of cool stuff in there. Also, we will be bringing you not one tab, but two in the near future. The football tab is on the horizon, scheduled to print next week, in time for this first game of the year on Aug. 16 when Windsor High takes the field at Matthews. I, along with other members of my staff, including some new people, have been working on this and expect it to be a cool supplement. I am certainly excited about football starting, coming from the Louisiana/Mississippi border where Friday nights in the fall are big. I’ve come to understand that folks in the Western Tidewater region take their football just as seriously, so while I know that I will not get to bed before 1 a.m. on Fridays this fall, I’m excited to bring the community football news on Saturday mornings. Breaking the fourth wall is an old trope, even though for a long period people in theater didn’t like breaking it. While I don’t plan to do it regularly, if it is good enough for Shakespeare, it is good enough for me. CAIN MADDEN is the managing editor of The Tidewater News. He should probably be thinking about articles for this fall’s edition of Western Tidewater Living. He can be reached at cain. madden@tidewaternews.com.

his letter is in response to The Tidewater News article, “City manager addresses citizens’ comments from public hearing.” The article reported on the Franklin City Manager’s report made at the Monday, June 24, 2013, city council meeting. City Manager Randy Martin addressed comments made by Linwood Johnson, the official spokesman for the Concerned Citizens Against High Utility Bills, at the June 10, 2013, public hearing regarding the 20132014 budget. Mr. Johnson stated that the city of Franklin should reduce its electric enterprise profit margin to match that of Dominion Power. He said that the council should consider lowering the enterprise’s 88 percent profit margin to match that of the State of Virginia’s mandated profit margin for Dominion Power, which is currently 10 percent. Mr. Martin said that he and city council reviewed Johnson’s comment during a recent work session and felt compelled to respond. Councilmen [Benny] Burgess and [Barry] Chatham have stated publicly on several occasions that they have analyzed the electric operation as a business enterprise; although the city manager prefers to analyze the electric operation as a municipal monopoly that does not make a profit, but collects user fees that are arbitrarily transferred to the general fund by the city council. Instead of using profit — expense and profit — equity ratios the city manager uses a line-item percentage of gross income transferred between line item accounts as his non-standard definition of profit and loss for the city. Before I go any further, I want to make sure that certain points are made clear and terms are defined because the City and the Concern Citizens are not on the same page in discussing the electric tax/profit margin which is confusing for the community. I feel clarity will enable the community to better understand the City Council and the Concerned Citizens Against High Utility Bills’ positions. The City Council has stated that they treat the electric operation as a fictional business enterprise which is separate from the corporate city government. For the sake of discussion the Concerned Citizens Against High Utility Bills attempted to discuss the issue using the City Council’s fictitious approach. Although the City Manager refuses to answer the group’s charge using their fictitious approach, the City Council at this point seems totally confused as to how the Manager is treating the electric operation because they are responding using the fictitious approach and speaking in terms of profit margins and revenue above expenses. But the City Manager gives his reports with the revenue collected treated as a user-fee tax. According to generally accepted accounting principles, the electric enterprise profit margin is defined as the gross electric sales minus gross expenses as a single amount; or stated differently, as the ratio of electric sales minus all operating expenses divided by electric sales. For their public statement, Mr. Martin and the City Council decided to not use the GAAP definition of profit margin. They said that for their purposes they would interpret profit margin to mean the transfer from the electric enterprise to the City’s general fund; or stated differently, gross electric fund revenue minus a city council determined revenue amount transferred to the City’s general fund; with the revenue transferred treated as an expense to the enterprise and a ratio of gross revenue, and the transferred revenue treated as a profit for the corporate general fund.

The article reports, “In regard to Johnson’s comment, Martin said the ‘profit margin’ or really money in lieu of taxes that is transferred to the general fund during the current fiscal year (2012-2013) was 9.62 percent.” He also said that “We have analyzed historical information and determined (the 88 percent comment) is not the case.” He presented a chart that showed the Electric Fund transfer to the General Fund from 20082009 was 13.32 percent; 20092010 was 12.84 percent; 20102011 was 11.49 percent; and 2011-2012 was 10.77 percent. The budget council just adopted will include a transfer of 9.37 percent. There are several reasons why the city did not get the same answer as Concerned Citizens Against High Utility Bills. First, the Concerned Citizens calculations were based on 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2012-013 data. Concerned Citizens used current figures, and the City Manager used 20082009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 figures. The City Manager used old figures and excluded the current and most relevant term; i.e., 2012-2013. Secondly, the city manager just moved money from one account to another. He pretended that the money taken into the electric account didn’t have anything to do with the city. So when he transferred the city’s money from the electric account to the city’s general fund he pretended the amount was a loss to the city, and also a profit to the city. If the Council and Mr. Martin had been honest with the citizens, used 2012-2013 figures, he would have said this: Our fictitious electric enterprise for 2012 – 2013 had gross revenues of $14,662,599.00. And we will not treat our electric revenue transfer to the general fund of $1,875,293.00 as an expense. Our actual expenses were personnel, $1,101,142.00; operating costs, $372,656.00; capital expenses, $778,654.00; and debt service, $102,106.00; for a gross expenditures total of $2,354,558.00. We therefore had a 20122013 profit of $12,308,041.00, which equals a profit margin of 83.942 percent or rounded up to 84 percent. The city council then transferred 9.62 percent our revenue to the general fund. It is easy to see why their figures do not agree. The City is at best is confusing itself and the taxpayers, and at worst misleading the taxpayers by pretending to transfer money from itself as an expense, and then treating the cost, depending on their mood, as a small profit or loss to the city. The Council compared apples to cars, making up their own ad hoc definitions; where Concerned Citizens compared electric enterprise to a real electric enterprise using accepted accounting principles. It is clear that if you compare the city’s electric operation to a private electric company that they are overcharging the citizens who must pay the bill. It is also clear that if you look at the revenue as a tax, their tax is too high for the citizens. Mayor [Raystine] Johnson-Ashburn and Councilwoman [Mary] Hilliard as leaders of the city council alliance, the black majority on council, and the City at large should immediately reduce the electric operations tax burden that they have placed on their constituents. If the council would stop transferring electric department funds into the general fund they would not need to raise electric rates. We should unite and make it clear to Mayor Ashburn and the rest of the City Council that we do not want anymore tax raises that hinder economic development and support government waste. THOMAS COUNCILL JR., is a Franklin resident. He can be reached at thomas_ councill@hotmail.com.

Obituaries

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len, Jr. (Lorraine) and a stepdaughter, Julie Bufogle (Fred). Mr. Nolen was a proud grandparent to 16 grandchildren, and 7 great-Grandchildren.

Rodney L. Nolen, Sr. Drewryville â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Master Chief Rodney Lee Nolen (Ret. USN) was born May 13, 1935 in Nashville, TN to Herman and Clella Mae Wallace Nolen. Mr. Nolen passed away peacefully on August 5, 2013 at his home in Drewryville. Mr. Nolen served in the United States Navy for 23 years before retiring in 1974. During his distinguished career in the Navy, he became the youngest enlisted man to achieve the rank of chief, and served on many aircraft carriers visiting ports throughout the world, the last being the USS Hawkins. After retiring from the Navy, he continued to serve his country by working civil service with the CINCLANTFLT compound at the Naval Station in Norfolk where he retired with 43 years total federal service. Mr. Nolen was an avid fisherman, hunter, and golfer. He also loved to drive through the back roads of the Virginia countryside enjoying a cold libation on occasion. Mr. Nolen is preceded in death by his mother, father, and stepfather, William Henry â&#x20AC;&#x153;Napeâ&#x20AC;? Napier; his brothers, Gary and Clarence â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dinkyâ&#x20AC;? and his sister, Mary Patricia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pat.â&#x20AC;? He is survived by his wife, Mary Cooper Nolen; children, Melanie Anne Harris (Glenn), Melinda Lea Nolen, Debra Denise Mackendree (Phillip), Kenneth Randall Nolen, Scott Nolen (Cindy), Rodney Lee No-

A celebration of life service with Naval Honors will be held at 7 PM Saturday in the Chapel of Wright Funeral Home, 206 West 4th Avenue, Franklin, VA with the Rev. Tom Spizzirri officiating. Burial will be private at Hampton VA National Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (6 PM) and suggests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Heart Association, National Center, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231, Tel: (800) 242-8721, Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation, 5151 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 420, Washington, DC 20016, Tel: (202) 298-9211, or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. www.wrightfuneralhome. org

George Taylor George Taylor departed this earthly life on August 6, 2013 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. George was born April 21, 1926, in Ante VA, to the late Purdy and Mary Ann Taylor. He attended Isle of Wight Public Schools in Isle of Wight County, VA. Upon graduating from high school, he attended Saint Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College in Lawrenceville, VA. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. In search for equal and greater opportunities, he moved north to Philadelphia, PA. There, he pursued a career in carpentry, became affiliated with the James W. Bell-Allen Masonic Lodge #97 achieving the esteemed title of Worshipful Master and consistently supported the tireless efforts and programs of the American Legion. He spent his life travel-

ing, watching baseball, tending to his garden and fellowshipping with family and friends. Having a philanthropic spirit, he contributed to and supported a vast number of charitable organizations. All who knew George will remember him for his audacity, courageous spirit, and candid storytelling abilities accompanied by his memorable facial expressions. George was a member of Second Baptist Church, however prior to joining that church he enjoyed attending the services at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s African Methodist Episcopal Church where he was active member committed to the church community. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his loyal wife of 50 years, Lena Childs Taylor, his daughter, Yolanda Taylor Wilson, and his sisters, Helen Taylor Hunter and Mary Alice Johnson. He leaves to celebrate his life a daughter, Novella West (Roger) of Sicklerville, NJ; grandchildren, Davida Harrell-Williams (Jeronn) of Suffolk, VA, Patrice Harrell-Carter (Corey) of Waldorf, MD, DeVance West (Atira) of Clayton, NJ, six great-grandchildren; a brother, William P. Taylor of Woodbridge, VA; two sisters, Martha and Carrol Taylor, both of Franklin, VA; a supportive nephew, Darryl Taylor of Vienna, VA, nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins, family, friends as well as his devoted canine, Tanya. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, with viewing from 8-10 a.m. at Second Baptist Church on 246 Highland Ave. Wayne, PA, with Reverend Howard Childs officiating. Internment will take place at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens Cemetery immediately following the service. Services entrusted to Minus Funeral Home 204 Lippincott Ave., Ardmore, PA.

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Mrs. Nellie Mae Harrell Mrs. Nellie Mae Harrell of Horne Road, Pendleton, North Carolina passed on August 6, 2013 while a patient in Halifax Regional Medical Center, Roanoke Rapids, NC. A homegoing service will be held Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, with the pastor, Reverend Jeremiah Cole delivering the message of comfort. A traditional service with dignity by Wm. M. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

Franklin -Mark E. Gagen Franklin -Mark E. Gagen, age 57, died Saturday August 3, 2013 at his home in Franklin, VA. Prior to his retirement due to a back injury he was employed as an auto body mechanic with Franklin Collision. Surviving are his daughter Christina Lynn Reiss, mother Betty Gagen of Walton, two brothers and sisters in-laws, Larry and Carol Gagen of Middle River, MD and Jay and Tami Gagen of Sherrill. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, August 9th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Malecki Funeral Home Inc., 464 Sherrill Rd., Sherrill, NY. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 10th, at St. Helenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Primo Ave., Sherrill. Burial will follow in St. Helenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery, Oneida, NY. Arrangements are with the Malecki Funeral Home Inc, 464 Sherrill Rd., Sherrill, NY.

Jeane G. Brown Franklin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jeane Glover Brown, 74, widow of Robert Joseph â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bobbyâ&#x20AC;? Brown, Sr., passed away August 6, 2013 in Norfolk. Mrs. Brown was a daugh-

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS July 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 5

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â&#x20AC;˘ Picot Real Estate Ventures South LLC to Kashif P & Shontelle Marie Carter 1.44 ac at 27344 Porter House Rd $168,000.00

FRANKLIN DISTRICT BERLINď&#x161;şIVOR DISTRICT â&#x20AC;˘ John J; Sr & Nancy B Moore to Joseph & Sherri Keffer 5431 Proctors Bridge Road $173,000.00 â&#x20AC;˘ Parsons Homes Inc to John R & Terry E Truitt 35347 Amanda Loop $149,900.00 â&#x20AC;˘ Samuel I White PC; Trustee to Federal National Mortgage Association 15.44 ac at 15157 Ivor Road $469,793.00

BOYKINS DISTRICT â&#x20AC;˘ Frances P Edwards, etals to D Keith Wright 18097 Truman Street $23,000.00

CAPRON DISTRICT â&#x20AC;˘ Benjamin A Williams, III to Maus Real Estate Holdings LLC 55 acres in Capron Dist $100,000.00 â&#x20AC;˘ Michelle L Thorne-Nichols to Ricky E & Cynthia M Sherrill 22658 Main Street $85,000.00

â&#x20AC;˘ Edward O Tuck to Anthony L; Jr & Amanda N Leggett 31245 Country Club Road $132,000.00 â&#x20AC;˘ Cypress Cove Development LLC to Anthony-Drake Builders LLC Lot 11, 1.38 ac Cypress Woods Subdivision $22,000.00 â&#x20AC;˘ Kevin Carlson to Liane M Edwards 31493 Champs Drive $74,000.00 â&#x20AC;˘ Atlantic Trustee Services LLC to Bronco Federal Credit Union 28381 Artis Circle $128,766.32 â&#x20AC;˘ Mary Alice Cotton to Kelly M Hale 29155 Smiths Ferry Rd $145,000.00 â&#x20AC;˘ John M; Jr & Kay R Meditz to Curtis A & Betty H Johnson 23227 Calvin Drive $165,000.00 â&#x20AC;˘ Anthony-Drake Builders LLC to Krystyn L Goodwin 31185 Cypress Woods Trail $149,000.00

JERUSALEM DISTRICT â&#x20AC;˘ Scott P Grygiel to Andrea Erin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke 26337 Hanging Tree Rd $179,000.00

â&#x20AC;˘ Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Carl R; Jr & Kara B Eason 26064 Guy Place Road $47,000.00 â&#x20AC;˘ R Parsons LLC to Samantha M Stepp 32088 Unity Road $189,900.00 â&#x20AC;˘ Brian L Joyner to David S & Sara G Lee 2.90 ac on Rt 638 $50,000.00

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ter of the late Eldridge and Daisy Pope and Odom Glover. She was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church and retired from Southampton Memorial Hospital where she was a registered nurse in cardiopulmonary department. Survivors include her second mother, Gladys C. Pope, of Carrsville; two sons, Robert J. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Robbieâ&#x20AC;? Brown, Jr. and wife, Linda, of Edenton, NC and Eldridge Lewis Brown, Sr. and wife, Renee, of Franklin, VA; one sister, Velna G. Griffin and husband, Sydney, of Suffolk; three brothers, E. T. Pope and wife, Ginger, of Windsor, VA, Butch Glover and wife, Susan, and Danny Glover and wife, Sally Sue, all of Suffolk; five grandchildren, Robert J. Brown, III, Christina Ashley Brown, Eldridge Lewis Brown, Jr. and wife, Christy, Edward Lauren Brown and Justin Michael Brown; five great-grandchildren, Lisa, Cody, Ash-

lyn, Isaac, and David; two aunts, Jane Brown and Emily Umphlette, both of Suffolk; four special children, Lynn and Mike Wade and Val and Ashby Gray; loving nieces and nephews and her devoted dog, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweetie.â&#x20AC;? The funeral will be held at 3 PM, Saturday, August 10, at Wright Funeral Home with Minister Blaine Britt officiating. Interment will follow at Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 PM Friday at the funeral home and at other times at Jeaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence at 600 Walnut Street. Memorials may be made to Sycamore Baptist Church. www. wrightfuneralhome.org

DeLonte Akeem Britt, DeLonte Akeem Britt, 18, of Franklin, died August 4, 2013. Funeral services will be Friday August 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM at William M. Engram, Sr. Memorial Chapel of Engram Funeral Home.

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Bingo Night St. Jude Catholic Church will hold Bingo Night Friday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 1014 Clay St., Franklin. There will be 19 games and pull tabs. Bluegrass Concert The benefit concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station 10, 15020 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton. Donation of $5 requested. This and concession sales will enable the station to buy firefighting medical and rescue supplies and equipment. Willis River Bluegrass Band from Powhatan will be the featured performer. For details, call Albert Burckard at 6136183, or visit www.carrolltonfiredept.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 10

Camp registraion The Mustang Football and Cheerleading Camp registration will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Ace Hardware. Mustang coaches will be present with registration forms. A $10 fee is due at the time of registration. A camp Tshirt is included in the fee. For more information, call Coach Rob Carter at 5698415 or go to Facebook: Mustang Football.

SUNDAY, AUG. 11

Family Reunion The annual William Henry Byrd Family Reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 11. For more information contact Dann Carr at hubbrider@yahoo.com.

MONDAY, AUG. 12

Canned Fruit Drive The Cover 3 Foundation will be accepting canned fruit donations to help support the feeding program. Donations can be dropped off at 125 S. College Drive, Franklin Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Aquarium Touch Tank The Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial branch of the CMYK Blackwater Regional Li-

brary will have Virginia Aquarium’s Touch Tank Monday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration required; groups are welcome but please call in advance to inform staff.

Smithfield. New members are encouraged to attend and are always welcome. Call 357-4612 with questions/concerns.

ment call (757) 297-6550 or (757) 390-9978 or visit www.pacconline.org for details.

Industrial Development Authority Meeting The Isle of Wight’s IDA will meet at 4 p.m. in the Robert C. Claud Sr. Board of Supervisors Room at the courthouse,17130 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight.

Ruritan Bingo Night The Newsoms Ruritans will hold bingo night Thursday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Ruritan Building at 29204 Main St. There will be nine games played for $10. There will be extra cards given this month! Buy a pack of 9 and the second pack of 9 is just $5. The last three gamecards are $2 each. There are 12 chances to win cash. A 50/50 Raffle will also take place. For more information call Betty at (757) 654-6355.

IW Citizens Association Virginia Delegate Richard Morris and a VDOT representative will be guests of the Isle of Wight Citizens Association when theymeet on Monday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. The meeting will WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14 be in the conference room School supplies drive of building one at St. Community Harvest OutLuke’s Sentara. The subreach is requesting doject for discussion will be nations of school supthe “James River Bridge; plies and backpacks from Is it safe, when was it last anyone that can and will inspected and was mainassist to reach out to the tenance completed?” For community. Donations further information call can be dropped of at 5 357-5352. The public is Roberts Ave. in Windinvited to attend and parsor on Wednesdays and ticipate. Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you can not Learn to swim make it within those Second graders in IOW hours please call (757) schools are invited to 242-4151 for alternate learn to swim Aug. 12-22. drop-offs and for pick up. The Luter Family YMCA can help kids develop Riverkeeper Program competency in swimming, meeting along with confidence Blackwater Nottoway Riverand endurance. The swim keeper Program meeting classes will be held from will be held Wednesday, 10-10:45 a.m., Aug. 12Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the 22. Registration is June PDCCC Workforce Center. 24 through Aug. 9. The lessons are free. Contact Community Skate Caitlyn.ohara@peninsuSecond Chances Youth Serlaymca.org for more inforvices, LLC, will be sponmation. Please register as soring a Community Skate soon as possible as spaces and School Supply Drive will fill fast. on Wednesday, August 14th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. TUESDAY, AUG. 13 at the Isle of Wight/FrankReunion Meeting lin Skating Rink. The price 1966 Hayden High School of admission is to bring class members are invited a school supply. All supto join the planning complies collected will go to mittee from 1-3 p.m. for the local Department of the August work session Social Services. Anyone meeting at the Blackwater with questions or wanting Regional Library (Franklin to make a donation can branch), 280 N. College Dr. contact us at (757) 569For more information call 3895 or drop items off at Patricia Urquhart Conley our office located in the at (757) 618-7461. Franklin Business Incubator on 601 N. Mechanic St. Auxiliary Meeting suite 414. The Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxillary Alzheimer’s Caregiver will meet on Tuesday, Support Group meeting Aug. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the The Alzheimer’s Caregiver IOW Rescue Squad buildSupport Group will meet ing, 1802 S. Church Street, Wednesday, Aug. 14 at noon in the downstairs classroom at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 400 N. High Street, Franklin. The meeting is to provide family members, caregivers, and professionals with a place to meet, share information and gain education on care-giving. Confidentiality is a part of this meeting. If you have questions contact Mary Frances Newsome, 5690604.

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Dorchester Square Reunion The Dorchester Square Committee Group (DSCG) will hold its second annual reunion Friday, Aug. 16 through Sunday, Aug. 18. Friday night will be meet and greet, Saturday there will be a cookout, moonbounce, line dancing and lots of fun. Sunday will be morning service and dinner. Call Pat at 240-4995273 if you have not submitted your attendance form.

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TABERNACLE OF HOLINESS SERVICES: The church will hold

WORSHIP SERVICE: Worship

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Sunday morning service at 11 SERVICES: The church will a.m. Prayer and Bible study Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. will be held Wednesdays at and worship at 11 a.m. The 6 p.m. church is located at South Street, Franklin.

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Shag Club line dance class The Franklin Shag Club will hold a line dance class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Fred’s Restaurant.

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Christian Fellowship will hold worship service each Sunday Songfest Sunday, Aug. 11 at morning at 11 a.m. at the 6 p.m. Immediately following American Legion on Armory SongFest there will be an ice Drive. cream social in the fellowship hall. Call the church office for NEW BIBLEWAY CHURCH FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY: The church more information at (757) GALILEE BAPTIST CHURCH will hold Family and Friends 562-6749. MEN’S MINISTRY: The Men’s MinisDay Sunday, Aug. 11 at 4 try will be Aug. 11 at 7 a.m. SERVICES: The church will hold p.m. at East End Church of Sunday school at 10 a.m. and God, Franklin. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH worship service at 11 a.m.

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Seaboard Lion Club memCheerleading camp ber or call (252) 589-2005, A high-energy cheerleading leave a message. camp will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. Casino and shopping 19 through Wednesday, The 1966 Hayden High Aug. 21 at the Hayden School Reunion Planning High field for all area girls Committee will host a 8 through 13. A $10 regbus trip to Maryland Live istration fee is required. Casino and Arundel Mills For more information call Shopping Mall Saturday, Coach Rob Carter at 569Sept. 7. The $45 fee in8415. cludes slot “play money.” Pick-ups begin at Victory TUESDAY, AUG. 20 Crossing Lowes’ parking Work session lot, Portsmouth at 6:45 The Southampton County a.m.; Franklin Walmart, School Board will hold a 7:30 a.m., and final pickSpecial Board Work Sesup in Richmond at Parham sion meeting Tuesday, Rd. Lowes. Bus departs Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Maryland Live at 8 p.m. Southampton High School To reserve your seat call Wigwam, Courtland, to Shirley, 569-0677; Patricia, discuss planning for the 618-7461 or Carolyn 4672012-2014 school year.. 0184.

Community Day Community Harvest Outreach will its annual ComSATURDAY, SEPT. 14 munity Day on Saturday Heritage Day Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to The annual 20th Heritage noon located on HighDay will be held Saturday, way 258 in front of Twin Sept. 14. Check back with Ponds Trailer Park and adThe Tidewater News for jacent to Windsor Middle more details as the event School. Bring the kids out nears. to receive school supSATURDAY, AUG. 17 plies and backpacks along Car & Big Buck Show Singing for Sidney with food and lots of fun. The Vicksville Hunt Club has Friends of Sidney WilFor more information call rescheduled its event at son and Absolute QualCommunity Harvest Outthe Southampton Speedity Events will present reach at (757) 556-5403. way, 16388 Southampton “Sounds of Time” at 7 p.m. Parkway, Capron, beginin Franklin High School TUESDAY, AUG. 27 ning with the fi rst part Auditorium, 310 Crescent Shag Club line dance class from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. AdDr. Admission is $10 per The Franklin Shag Club will mission is $2 per person; person. Tickets are availhold a line dance class no fee for children under able at Franklin BP, Bubfrom 7 to 8:30 p.m. at age 5; The party starts at ba’s Place, Fred’s RestauFred’s Restaurant. 6 p.m. Admission is $5 per rant, Drake Tire and Smith person after 5 p.m. Call Jewelers. Call Paul Butler TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 Malcom Boone at 653for tickets or more inforShag Club line dance class 8664 for more informamation at 338-1640. The Franklin Shag Club will tion. hold a line dance class Camp registration from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at FRIDAY, SEPT. 20 The Mustang Football Fred’s Restaurant. Gospel Showcase and Cheerleading Camp The 8th annual HP Virginia registration will be held WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4 Gospel Showcase will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Shag Club Monthly Social held Friday, Sept. 20 and Ace Hardware. Mustang The Franklin Shag Club will Saturday, Sept. 21 at the coaches will be present hold its month social from PDCCC Workforce Center with registration forms. A 7 to 10:30 p.m. in Franklin. Register your $10 fee is due at the time artist and purchase tickets of registration. A camp TSteak Feast today at www.hpvirgini- CMYK shirt is included in the fee. The Boykins Lions Club agospelshowcase.com or For more information, call will hold its annual Steak call 757-556-5403. VendCoach Rob Carter at 569Feast Wednesday, Sept. 4 ing and sponsorship op8415 or go to Facebook: from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets portunities are also availMustang Football. are $25 and are available able call for more informafrom any Lions Club memtion. MONDAY, AUG. 19 ber or by calling Rick FranFootball camp cis at 653-8605. TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 The Mustang Football Shag Club Mid Month Social Camp will be held from 5 SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 The Franklin Shag Club will to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 BBQ cook off hold its mid month social through Wednesday, Aug. The Seaboard Lion’s Club from 7 to 10:30 p.m. 21 at the Hayden High will hold its annual BBQ football field. This will be Cook-off Saturday, Sept. 7 AARP Drive Safety Course a non-contact football from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lower your auto insurance camp for all area boys 8 at 635 Peanut Market Rd., by taking the AARP Driver through 13 years of age. A Seaboard, N.C. There will Safety course at First Grav$10 registration fee is rebe a car show, vendors el Hill Baptist Church on quired. For more informaand blow ups. Plates are Sept. 24 and 25 from 8:30 tion call Coach Rob Carter $8 each. For tickets or a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 357at 569-8415. more information see any 5550 to reserve a seat.

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MT. GILEAD AME CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: The

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services will be held on the 1st and 2nd Sundays at 10:30 SERVICES: St. Luke United Church of Christ , Sedley, will a.m. and 2nd and 3rd Sunhold Sunday School at 10 days at 11 a.m. The church is a.m. and worship service at located at 34071 Smiths Ferry 11 a.m. Rd., Franklin.

TELECONFERENCE: Teleconference

of the Believers Confession of Faith hosted by Bishop Samuel Hall of Mt. Olive Holiness Church will be held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Call (218) 895-4378, access code 183802#.

COURTLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

REVIVAL SERVICES: The church will

hold a two day revival Monday, Aug. 12 and Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 32552 Monroe Rd., Franklin.

ST. LUKE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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HOMECOMING SERVICE: The annual

Homecoming Service will be held Sunday, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m.

REVIVAL SERVICES: Revival

services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m.

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will hold Sunday church from FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST: Fellow9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Worship ship Breakfast will be held on service will be held at 11 a.m. 1st Sundays at 10 a.m. SunBible study will be Wednesday morning worship service days at 7 p.m. The church is is held at 11:30 a.m. and Bible located at 1401 South St., study on Wednesdays at 7:30 Franklin. p.m. The church is located at FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: The 214 Stewart Drive, Franklin. church will hold Family and Friends Day Sunday, Aug. 11 MOVIE NIGHT: The Faith Cinema Movie Night will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served at 7 p.m. HARVEST CHRISTIAN

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MARS HILL CHURCH

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the Morning Ladies Breakfast will be held Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Aug.11 at 3:30 p.m. The service will be held at Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Revival Center, 1816 South St., Franklin, VA 23851.

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NEW ST. JOHN COMMUNITY CHURCH

church will hold Family and Friends Day at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18.

CORINTH CHAPEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

SERVICE: The church will hold

NEW BETHEL BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sunday school

REVIVAL SERVICES: Revival Ser-

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vices will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6 through Friday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

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AMEZ, Courtland, will hold Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Regular worship will start at 11 a.m. Bible Study will be Wednesday at 6:45 p.m.

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ST. LUKE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, SEDLEY Church of Christ Sedley, will hold Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m.

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NEW OLIVE BRANCH BAPTIST REVIVAL SERVICE: The church will

hold its revival Tuesday, Aug. 6 through Thursday, Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (757) 638-4778. The church is located at 9364 Gates Rd., Suffolk.

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held at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m.

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ST. PAUL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

HOMECOMING SERVICE: The

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WORSHIP SERVICE: Worship ser-

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FARMS: Company thanks Southampton officials for helping FROM PAGE A1 While the plant is located in Southampton County, it is in a revenue-sharing zone with Franklin, so the estimated $841,517 of tax revenue over 10 years will be shared between the two jurisdictions. The company plans a million dollars in real estate improvement plus $5 million in production equipment. Hampton Farms remains a family-owned descendent of Severn Peanut Company, a firm that dates back over a half century to the mid 1940’s and, along with Meherrin Agriculture, now the parent company, coordinates closely with farmers who actually produce the crop. “Hampton Farms and Severn Peanut Company of Severn, N.C., are pleased to become a part of Southampton County and the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said Dallas Barnes, president of Hampton Farms. “We believe the relocation to Southampton/ Franklin will be a great fit for Hampton Farms and affords Hampton the benefits

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of immediate and longterm expansion.” Chairman of the Southampton County Board of Supervisors Dallas O. Jones said it was good to get a company like Hampton Farms. “For more than 60 years, we’ve admired their growth from a small, local peanut sheller to leading roaster and number one brand of in-shell peanuts in the country,” said Jones. “They’ve built their business the right way, with a strong reputation for honesty and integrity, and we are honored to partner with

them on this latest expansion.” Governor Bob McDonnell said Virginia successfully competed against North Carolina for the project, and he welcomed Hampton Farms to Virginia. “We are thrilled that, as part of its regional corporate growth, Hampton Farms chose Virginia,” McDonnell said. “Southampton County is the perfect fit for the company’s needs, offering an existing building that allows great speed to market, and abundant national resources for its product.

“It is gratifying that a region that is recovering economically will gain 60 new jobs, and a strong Virginia sector will be utilized.” Jim Cheng, Virginia secretary of Commerce and Trade, said Hampton Farms is a great addition to the Commonwealth’s food and beverage industry. “Southampton County will benefit from new jobs and investment, and the company is able to take advantage of the infrastructure in place that put Virginia ahead of the competition,” Cheng said. The company operates an

integrated system from peanut seed to the harvested crop, working with farmers who grow the product under contract with the company. After harvest, the peanuts are converted to finished products such as peanut butter and snack peanut products, currently with plants in Massachusetts, and Severn and Edenton, N.C., as well as Portales, N.M., in the heart of the Valencia peanut area. The Franklin-Southampton facility will be added to the list. Markets for Hampton Farms products are nationwide. Peanut Growers Cooperative Marketing Association (PGCMA) director Dell Cotton reported Southampton farmers planted 6,824 acres of peanuts in 2012, and their neighbors in Isle of Wight planted 3,345 acres. Practically all of these are planted under contract with users, including Hampton Farms, who produce peanut products for sale. Franklin-Southampton Economic Development Inc. played a big part in bringing Hampton Farms

here. Barnes said that FSEDI and Southampton County government were important in bringing the company here. “Ms. Amanda Jarratt of FSEDI and Mike Johnson of Southampton County’s administration have been instrumental in handling all of the many details,” Barnes said. “Their quick response and willingness to work with Hampton was obvious.” FSEDI Board chairman Warren Beale noted that Southampton was once the largest peanut-producing county in the nation and the advent of the new facility was an important continuation of the old tradition of a great product from a great agricultural community. “This is a fitting reuse of the former International Paper Company Paper Converting Innovation Center and represents a further diversification of our local economy,” Beale said. “The Franklin-Southampton community is in the process of redefining itself and this announcement contributes to the strengthening of our local base.”

The announcement goes on to state, “...Perera acknowledges it was difficult to consider the possibility of leaving and graciously thanks the School Board for their flexibility. Encouraged by her family’s intensified desire to remain in Isle of Wight County and support from numerous stakeholders, she is excited about moving IWCS forward in a positive direction. “I remain steadfastly

committed as Division Superintendent to Isle of Wight County Schools and dedicated to collaborating with our teachers, staff, administrators, and community as we lead our 21st century learners on the path to educational excellence,” said Perera. “We have a solid team in place that can truly take our students to new heights and I am positive that we will make great strides in the upcoming school year.”

SUPERINTENDENT: Perera said she is wholly committed FROM PAGE A1 within the county, Perera felt that it was in the best interest of her family to seek new opportunities.” The announcement came in the middle of preparing a new school year budget and the start of the issue involving school board member Herb DeGroft and supervisor Byron Bailey’s controversial emails. She had since interviewed for positions in

Florida and Louisiana, her home state, but neither granted her the jobs. The school board then publicly said it would back Perera for as long as she was employed as superintendent. That support was reiterated Thursday by the board. “We appreciate the dedication that Superintendent Perera has shown to the students, teachers and staff of Isle of Wight County

Schools,” said School Board Chairman Robert Eley. “Her priorities as a parent are understandable and her reaffirmed commitment to our school division is commendable. We look forward to progressing in a positive direction under her leadership as we continue preparing our students for educational excellence in the upcoming school year.” “I have some concern that she may have lost

some staff support, including teachers, not just central office,” said Kent Hildebrand. He is the school board member for the Newport District. “I personally talked to her and assured her she has my 100 percent support. Also, I told her that I’m going to keep my eye on her and hold her a little more accountable. She’s assured me she’s back 100 percent, and I hope that’s really the case.”

COMMONWEALTH: Award would insult IW taxpayers, says attorney FROM PAGE A1 July 25, Crook concluded, “Wherefore, defendant prays that he may have summary judgment against plaintiff and his costs expended in this action including reasonable attorney’s fee.” The matter of taking Bailey out of office developed in the spring after his refusal to resign in spite of several demands from both

the public and two fellow board supervisors. This came following an embarrassment caused when controversial emails were revealed in mid-May. Bailey and Herb DeGroft of the Isle of Wight County School Board had privately circulated emails of crude humor to other board members and county staff. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama were the subjects of some of

those emails. A little over 300 people signed a petition asking that the supervisor be legally removed from office. The Suffolk Commonwealth Attorney’s office, which took the case because IW CA Wayne Farmer had to recuse himself, ultimately could not find sufficient grounds for Bailey to be taken from his place. The petition for DeGroft also went to non-suit

because of a lack of certifiable signatures from Hardy District voters. Susan Walton, senior assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Suffolk, explained the rejection of Crook’s request in the motion she filed Wednesday. Walton noted that Virginia Code 23.2-238(A) provides that if such a case is dismissed in favor of the respondent, “the court in its discretion (her empha-

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sis) may require the state agency or political subdivision which the respondent serves to pay court costs or reasonable attorney fees, or both for the respondent.” She also argued the nonsuit was neither a dismissal of the issue nor in Bailey’s favor, and cited cases to back that claim. Further, Bailey’s case doesn’t merit the Isle of Wight Circuit Court to award expenses and lawyer fees because it’s “discretionary and not mandatory” and also there’s no basis for it. The Commonwealth Attorney also noted Bailey brought the matter on himself “through his inappropriate and hurtful conduct,” adding that had he resigned, both the issue would have ended and expenses to the Commonwealth and himself would have been much less. Finally, Walton wrote that to award costs and an attorney’s fee “without legal basis” would insult Isle of Wight taxpayers, put an un-

Bailey fair burden on the residents and would be “rewarding the defendant for his unprofessional and egregious behavior.” For those reasons, the Commonwealth is asking the court to grant both the non-suit motion and refuse the attorney’s latest motion. Walton told The Tidewater News on Thursday that should the judge reject the claim for expenses and an attorney’s fee, Bailey and his attorney could appeal. The hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in Isle of Wight County Circuit Court.

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Raising RG3 Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III back on the field ALMETA DAVIS, CONTRIBUTING WRITER ard410@verizon.net

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RICHMOND—On Thursday, July 25, the Washington Redskins held the first training camp session of the 2013 season, and the first ever at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center in Richmond. For many of the fans it was also the first time seeing quarterback Robert Griffin III (RG3) take the field with his teammates since the Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks, where he reinjured his knee. As with any athlete who makes it to the level of RG3, reinjuring his knee and bouncing back ahead of scheduled rehabilitation, there had to have been a support system. On Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Washington Redskins Fan Appreciation Day, there was one such supporter who has been there from the beginning, his mother Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Griffin. Griffin, mother of three, is a retired Army sergeant and communicator. “I never missed a practice or a game starting with junior high, and up through most of his college playing time I was always there cheering him on,” Griffin said. “I always knew

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Almeta Davis, center, poses with grandmother Juley Allen, left, and RG3’s mother, Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Griffin, right, during Redskins Fan Appreciation Day at the Bon Secours Training Center in Richmond. that Robert had a special faith-based anointing upon him. He was a dreamer and we always encouraged our children to follow their dreams.” “Very early in our marriage my husband and I decided that once we had children our focus would change from us to them;

we would dedicate ourselves to parenting. No matter what their interests were, we were always there to encourage them win or lose.” Both Griffin and her husband were active military non-commissioned officers determined to challenge their children to pur-

sue greatness, and two of the three Griffin children were awarded athletic scholarships to Baylor University and Northwestern State University. In the Griffin household, faith development was essential; education was for their empowerment followed by other pursuits.

“Life in the Army provided us with a unique environment as a family to grow.” They were assigned to Fort Carson, Colo.; Okinawa, Japan; Fort Lewis, Wash.; New Orleans, La.; Seoul, Korea; and Fort Hood, Texas. “We experienced differ-

ent cultures and dynamics of living conditions of a mobile military family. Robert and I focused on the opportunities of the regions. “ While assigned to Fort Lewis, the family could often be found visiting Mount St. Helens, walking the trails, climbing the snow-covered slopes of Mount Rainier or ice-skating in Portland, Ore. “Robert and I ensured that our children appreciated the land in which we took an oath to defend.” It was at their final assignment at Fort Hood that Jacqueline and her husband were able to finish their college degrees, setting precedence in challenging their children to attain higher education aspirations. Today, when not traveling to speak, Jacqueline is actively involved in the lives of community youth, ages 3 to 18. She serves as administrator for the AAU Five Hills Track and Field Team led by her husband, Head Coach Robert Griffin II. In the spirit of family unity RG3 had the added support of his wife, father, maternal grandmother, his two sisters, an uncle and his niece, who were also present on Saturday. Add to that the thousands of RG3 fans that also waited until CMYK the close of the practice to get his autograph.

Wakefield Nationals complete season with fourth championship in a row BY RICK DAGENAIS/CORRESPONDENT

Stevens, who pinch ran for Chase Jackson, each GAME 1: Wakefield descored. Burkhouse, Buhls, feats Hopewell 5-1 Triston Holland, Kyle Hooper and Brandon RaiPlaying in a makeup ford each tallied 1 RBI game to determine first apiece in the inning, which place going into the playhighlighted an 8-pitch base offs was the scenario the on balls to Jackson. Coach Wakefield Nationals faced Paul Rogers commented on Saturday in Hopewell. A after the game telling the total team effort is what it team that that walk was the would take with the Naturning point in the game. tionals trailing 1-0, only Brynner Porter pitched the managing one hit going incomplete game, scattering to the top of the last inning. 4 hits, striking out 6, inThe Nationals sent 10 batcluding the side in the botters to the plate, looking tom of the 5th inning for more like the team that the win. The Nationals will had won the championface Hopewell again, on ship for the past three conMonday, in the opening secutive years, instead of a game of the single eliminateam unable to reach base. tion Appomattox River Dylan Beale, Brynner PorTournament in Wakefield. ter, Andrew Burkhouse, The Americans will square Hunter Buhls and Dawson

off against Prince George on Tuesday, with the championship game scheduled for Wednesday (weather permitting) at Prince George High School.

propelling them into the championship game. Triston Holland provided 2 insurance runs in the 6th inning, driving the first pitch to left center field for a single, scoring Hunter Buhls and Kyle Hooper. Hooper struck out 9, walked 2 and scattered 3 hits, all singles, during the 7-inning game.

American win. Lowe continued to make quality pitches late in the game to a tough Prince George lineup prompting Coach Paul Rogers to remain with his starting pitcher. Defense proved to be big in GAME 2: Kyle Hooper this win in the 6th inning. stands tall as Wakefield With the leadoff batter for Prince George hitting the DEFEATS HOPEWELL 4-0 first pitch down the left GAME 3: Played at field line for a double and At the Wakefield Baseball Prince George High the next batter reaching complex Monday evening, School Tuesday night base via error, Prince Kyle Hooper pitched a George had runners on 1st complete game, throwing Lowe throws 106 pitches and 3rd with nobody out. 99 pitches and provided all en route to Wakefield’s 4th Andrew Burkhouse threw the offense needed in the the runner out from first on 1st inning with a 2 run sin- consecutive championship. a stolen base attempt as gle to right center field, Andrew Lowe continued the runner on 3rd broke for scoring Dylan Beale and the plate. Brian Craft had Brynner Porter leading the to shine Tuesday evening, Wakefield Nationals to a 4- pitching 6 hit baseball for 6 the presence of mind to 2/3 innings, striking out 7 make the tag and throw a 0 victory over visiting en route to a 4-1 Wakefield laser back to Burkhouse Hopewell High School,

who applied the tag for the out at the plate, eliminating the scoring threat. Hunter Buhls, Brett Starcher, Cory Childress and Brian Craft each scored for Wakefield. This would have pitted Wakefield National against Wakefield American in the championship game. Coach Rogers decided not to have the boys compete against each other. “We started this season as one baseball team, we will end it tonight as one baseball team,” Rogers said. All the young men who played for Wakefield will receive a championship jersey depicting their accomplishment of four championships in a row.

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pirit Of Moonpie and I spent the 2nd through the 4th on the Blackwater below and above Franklin. Boy, was it ever humid! The first night it was so hot that the sleeping bag I laid on top of stuck to me. When I got up the next morning and got out of the tent, it was glued to my back and Moonpie was in it like a little papoose! There was a lot of trash on the river this weekend from all those downpours, so I spent a lot of my time picking that up. Some other water quality issues had manifested since my last trip out. After an absolutely frog strangler of a rain Saturday, I could not believe the oil slick that washed into the river off of the 58 Business bridge. I know this because I was hiding under it during the storm. I guess it had just accumulated engine oil, transmission fluid and every other kind of petroleumbased fluid from motor vehicles that build up on the road. I used an entire bottle of De-Oil It on the slick and wiped a lot of it out.

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Another issue was there was a heavy amount of duckweed floating about. Duckweed is an aquatic plant that shows up when nutrient levels are high in the river. Two big contributors in the Blackwaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case of nutrient overabundance come from the Franklin sewage treatment plant and the cows in the river from the Pretlow Farm. The duckweed is actually good for the river as it draws those nutrients out of the water. Duckweed is also an important food source for waterfowl. The only problem with it is it can get so thick that it cuts off photosynthesis causing other aquatic plants to die. When that happens the decay process uses up oxygen and can cause fish kills. Speaking of fish, I caught right many this trip. I actually

did pretty good on rod and reel for catfish. I caught four blues with one monster going 18 pounds. Cut brim in the swiftest water I could find did the trick. I also caught a couple of yellow cats, a blackfish and a bunch of small bream on the flyrod. I also got into the bass pretty good on the 3rd. Using a topwater lure, I caught seven, but they were all 2 pounds and under. Still, it was a lot of fun. What was not fun was the terrible lightning storm Saturday afternoon. I was under the bridge for that event and was still pretty scared. I got really worried when a couple in a boat did not come back downriver to get out that terrible lightning conflagration. They had been under the bridge with

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A rainbow follows Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storm from under the 58 Business bridge on the Blackwater River. me the first go round of storms, then left and went upriver. So when they did not come back, I was pretty worried. Being out and exposed in something like that in a boat is a memory one never forgets, and I have been in plenty. They finally emerged from

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the skinny upper parts of the river wet, but at least not fried. I have one of those fancy phones that has radar on it and a thing on Weatherbug called Spark Alert that tells you how close the lightning is. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really great. Really though, all you need is eyes and ears. When you see

lightning or hear thunder, please do the safe thing and find a bridge/shelter or just get out of the two rivers we call the Blackwater and Nottoway. JEFF TURNER is the Blackwater/Nottoway Riverkeeper. He can be reached at blknotkpr@earthlink.net.

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In execution 525 of a Deed of Trust in Public Notices the original principal amount of $165,000.00, dated April 12, 2007, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of Southampton on April 13, 2007 as Instrument #070001552, at Page 20, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Southampton County, 22350 Main St, Courtland, VA on August 22, 2013 at 3:15 PM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 23 as shown on plat entitled ''Amended Plat Replaces P.B. 27 pgs. 137 & 138 'Langston Commons' being a resubdivision plat of Parcel B and Parcel C (P.B. 27, pg. 18) and Lots 39 thru 57 (excluding Lots 40 & 41) (Map Book 1 & 2, pg. 43)'' Franklin, Virginia for Amy M Baker scale: 1'' =20' February 23, 2007 made by Courtney & Associates, P.C., surveyors-engineersplanners, Suffolk, Virginia 23434 said plat to be recorded contemporaneously herewith in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Southampton County, Virginia, to which reference is made for a more particular description of said lot.. Commonly known as 109 Langston Court, Franklin, VA 23851. Tax ID: 138-217-23.

TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder's deposit of $10,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, 525 certified or cashPublic Notices ier's check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: Conv/FNMA (Trustee # 542277) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, 703-777-7101, website: http://www.atlanticlawgrp.com (08-02-13, 08-0913)(301227) TRUSTEE`S SALE OF 217 ROBINHOOD RD FRANKLIN, VA 23851

217 ROBINHOOD RD FRANKLIN, VA 23851 Pursuant to the terms of a certain Deed of Trust, in the original principal amount of 525 $216,525.00, Public Notices dated December 29, 2010, and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Franklin (City), Virginia (the "Clerk's Office"), as Instrument Number 110000143, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured, the undersigned Sole Acting Substitute Trustees, pursuant to the request of the holder of the Note thereby secured, will offer for sale at public auction outside of the Franklin (City) Circuit Court, located at 22350 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837 on August 12, 2013 at 12:00 PM, the property briefly described as 217 ROBINHOOD RD, FRANKLIN, VA 23851, and more particularly described in said Deed of Trust as follows:

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A burgundy '01 the undersigned ten percent (10%) Grand Caravan Sole Acting Sub- bidder's deposit in Sport Van. stitute Trustees, cash or certified Only $3,850! pursuant to the check payable to www.StarrMotors.co request of the the Trustee(s) m 757-539-0214 shall gold, be required Buying scrap holder of the Note thereby secured, of the successful jewelry, diamonds, will offer for sale bidder at the time sale before the at public auction flof sterling atware, 495 bidding will be outside of the Motorcycles/ closed; settlement gold &Cirsilver coins, Franklin (City) ATVs must be made cuit coin Court, located collections and at 22350 Main within twenty (20) 1999 HARLEY days from Street, Courtland, U.S. currency! the Dyna-Convertible TERMS O F VA 23837 on date of sale or Showroom Cond. We ALWAYS MOREtothan SALE: ALL August property be re12, 2013 pay $8,000 or poss. CASH. A bidder's at Pawn sold atBuyers... cost of de& Motel 12:00 Shops PM, the trade for 18-20 ft. deposit o f property briefly f a u l t i n g purCMYK saltwater boat. $10,000.00 or described as 217 chaser. All costs 757-620-9680 of conveyancing, 10% of the sale ROBINHOOD price, whichever RD, FRANKLIN, examination of tirecording /PX 0QFO 4BU QN is lower, will be VA 23851, and t l e , 2007 Yamaha required in cash, more charges, etc. will IN THE SAME LOCATION FOR 29 YEARS particularly V-Star Classic certified or cash- described / .BJO 4U t %PXOUPXO 'SBOLMJO 7" in said be at cost of purBurgundy $3500 ier's check. Set- Deed of Trust as chaser. Neither $14,000 miles. tlement within fif- follows: 757-562-7034 the Substitute Clean bike with teen (15) days of Trustees, nor any new saddle bags less than year old. sale, otherwise containing 40,000 other party guarTrustee may for- sq. ft.,160 as shown antees or coveCash only ~ No feit deposit. Addi- on "Physical Sur- nants to deliver, trades! Call Help Wanted 757-635-9172 NO tional terms to be vey showing Lots or in any way, to announced at 9 and 10, West obtain possession texting, please! sale. This is a End, City of of the premises Phone calls only communication Franklin, Virginia, for any third party from a debt col- Scale 1" = 40`, purchaser. Addilector. This notice Aug. 31, 1992, tional terms may is an attempt to which is duly rebe announced at 515 collect on a debt corded in the the time of sale. Go Carts/4and any informa- Clerk`s Office of Wheelers tion obtained will Chemicals the Circuit LLC, Court a Commonwealth Georgia-Pacific Georgia-Pacific HOT FUN IN THE be used for that of Southampton Asset Services, company, manufactures resins for the industrial and purpose. County, Virginia, LLC SUMMERTIME! sectors. have Suban L owood a n manufacturing T y p e : in Map Sole Acting BookWe 28, currently ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Scooters, Conv/FNMA opening for an Accounting at ourTrustees Conway, at Page Assistant 142, with IIstitute Golf Carts & ( TNC, r u slocation. tee # improvements more! 542277) This communicaPARKER Battery thereon. Substitute Trustion is from a 757-562-6084 Qualified applicants will or tee: ALG Trustee, debt diploma collector. TE R Mhave S a high O F school This is an/ attempt LLC, C/O Atlantic equivalent with minimum 3 yearsA accounting finanSALE: ofCash. collect a debt Law ten percent cial Group, related LLC experience. They (10%) must alsoto have intermeand any informaPO Box 2548, bidder's deposit in 525 diate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word experience. VA cash or certified tion obtained will Public Notices Leesburg, An advanced degree in business, accounting or finance 20177, be used for that check payable to 703-777-7101, is preferred. the Trustee(s) purpose. TRUSTEE'S website: shall be required SALE OF http://www.atlanti- of the successful FOR INFORMAWe offer a competitive salary based on experience and 109 Langston clawgrp.com at the time TION CONTACT: attractive benefits bidder including an incentive program. 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Basketball fans in Franklin will have the opportunity this winter to watch four former professional players on the same team in the Franklin Parks and Recreation Men’s Winter Basketball League. READ STORY

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IW passes $96.3M

MAY 26, 2013

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Real estate tax going up 8 cents

No for Child Abuse Excuse fund er will be held Satu raisrday, June 1, at Paul D. Camp BY STEPHEN H. COWLE Community Colle S/ CONTRIBUTING WRITE Franklin. The evenge in R t will Playback58@gmail.co feature a Poker m Run with registration to begi ISLE OF WIGHT— 10 a.m. with last n at Isle of bike Wight County at 11 a.m. The cost out residents can count on payi is $20 ng per driver and $10 per $100 in real estat 73 cents per rider. There will also be a support the $96. e taxes to barbecue lunch 3 catered budget for next million by Nixon’s for $10 fi The majority of scal year. plate served from per the Supervisors pass Board of p.m. A cornhole 12-3 tournaget Thursday withed the budment will also be 8-cents increase the part of the event. Regi stration cents per $100 on the 65 will begin at 11 rate, but Al a.m. and the tournament SEE BUDGET, A9 will be held from 12-2 p.m. The cost is $20 for a team of two players. Kids ente tainment also avail rable. Call 562-4241, 562or visit www.face 8602 book. com/franklindss.

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REVENUE ■ Commonweal th of Virginia: $25,569,954 ■ Isle of Wight County: $24,226,20 ■ Federal: $4,26 0 1,203 ■ Fees and Othe r ■ Total revenue: Sources: $943,021 $55,0000,378 EXPENDITURE S ■ Instructional services: $40,964,620 ■ Administration Health: $2,300,151 , Attendance and ■ Pupil Transporta ■ Operations and tion: $3,315,044 Maintenance: $4,438,402 ■ Technology: $1,60 ■ Child Nutrition 3,533 Services: $2,378,628 ■ Debt Services: — ■ Total expenditu res: $55,000,37 8

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Isle of Wight Coun for ﬁscal year 2013 ty school budget -14:

BY STEPHEN H. COWLE S/CONTRIBUTING WRITER Playback58@gmail.co m

“real revenues .” How to fund scho ISLE OF WIGHT ols, EMS, the sheriff and fire Isle of Wight Scho COUNTY—The departments had be considered. to ceived a $55 milli ol System reon Initi budg ally, et all county depa for fiscal year on rtments Thursday. This next were requ ired in January and the county’s $24. to reduce their respectiv came unanimou 2 million support e budgets by fi ve percent. During work of Supervisors. sly from the Board Th past month, the sessions over the included in the e $55 million is aforementione county’s $96.3 groups got addi d lion budget for miltional money 2013 based on needs. Budget and Fina -14. Terry offered chael Terry first nce Director Mitwo budgets for gave knowledged, “how a recap. He ac- schools. One would include the cent sens 5 s “to restore itive times are,” and that coun last year, plus what we didn’t do als are “not arbit ty staff ’s propos4 cents for wha rary t we’ve talked about.” Five cents of the or capricious.” The other budg rate increase wou proposed tax away around $400et would take the county stab ld go to making le because of issue and enable the ,000 from schools “not addresse real s estate tax rate d in the previous to go from 65 year’s budget.” cents per $100 to 73 cents per $100 . Terry said his department foun Either way, the $1.8 million extra d budgets for the in what he calle d SEE SCHOOLS, A9

What do you thin Southampton k officials hould do abou chool budget? t the Give schools what they ask for, even means raisin if it g taxes 8 votes 35%

Bailey still refusing to resign BY STEPHEN H. COWLE S/CONTRIBUTING WRITER Playback58@gmail.co m

Don’t raise taxes 15 votes 65%

t www.tidewate rs.com to cast your . To suggest a poll , e-mail editor@ waternews.com .

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morial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, 26, at Hollywoo d tery, Newsoms . In f rain, the servi ce held at Newsaptist Church. eaker is Lt. John

Blackwater and excursions on Nottoway Riverkeeper Jeﬀ the Turner is show Hero of Conserv water. He has been reco n here picking SUBMITTED gniz up ation and was awarded a $500ed in the June issue of Field trash during one of his & Stream mag grant from Toyo azine as a ta.

Field & Stream mag az honors Sedley’s Jeff ine Turner

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ISLE OF WIG HT—Newport representativ District e Byron “Buz z” Baile staying put for now on the coun y is Board of Supe ty’s rvisors. Before the Isle Supervisors coul of Wight Board of CMYK issues of coun d even address the ty school budgets and Thursday, seve on ral residents asked for Bailey to resign. Not the least of them was low board mem felber Rex Alphin of the Carrsville Dist rict. On Monday, Cha irwoman JoAnn Hall of BAILEY Hardy District the first asked for a resig Bailey apologiz nation. Both times, ed for a commen made May 13, t he as well as ema tain ils

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Lesley Brown’s amazing decorations

One hundred bridesmaids

Friends and family join for one-hundred-of-a-kind wedding

‘Culled’-de-sac

Western Tidewater’s neighborhoods profiled

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