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‘The heartbeat of Windsor’
New weekly newspaper to take pulse of community STEPHEN H. COWLES MANAGING EDITOR editor@windsorweekly.com
WINDSOR You’re holding in your hands the premiere edition of Windsor Weekly. A cooperative effort of The Tide-
water News and the Suffolk NewsHerald, it’s a product that has been in the making for the past few years. “A newspaper for the Windsor community is long overdue,” said Tony Clark, publisher of The Tidewater News and the newly formed Windsor Weekly. “Windsor is an absolutely terrific place, and
we’re just so proud to be a part of bringing Windsor Weekly to life. “The initial reaction from the community has been incredibly positive,” Clark added. “It’s a lot of fun to bring a newspaper to life in Windsor and see the reaction of the people it will serve. I expect Windsor Weekly will be a tremendous success.”
Carita Richardson, the town’s mayor, has high hopes for the new publication. “This is a very big event; the excitement is palpable everywhere. We’re looking forward to finding out about what the people are doing, the civic organizations, the schools and students,” she said. “It’s an amazing opportunity, and
we’re looking forward to this great relationship with The Tidewater News and the Suffolk News-Herald.” Andrew Cripps, president of the Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce, added his thoughts: SEE NEWSPAPER, 10
McAuliffe voices faith in 460 BY MATTHEW A. WARD STAFF WRITER
‘The heartbeat of Windsor’
In Norfolk on Tuesday to announce a wind energy project, Gov. Terry McAuliffe expressed faith the latest U.S. Route 460 plan would meet the project’s stated purpose and need. Speaking after remarks to a Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce audience, McAuliffe said the major transportation project should be an asset for the region in terms of improving evacuation capability and helping trucks move goods to and from port facilities. Shortly after taking office, McAuliffe froze contract spending on a 55-mile, limited access, four-
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Staff of Windsor Weekly gather for a picture with members of the Windsor community during the kickoff breakfast that took place earlier this month in town.
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‘Somebody’s always impacted’
Transportation secretary speaks on 460 alternative STEPHEN H. COWLES MANAGING EDITOR editor@windsorweekly.com
that came on his recommendation. “I was a full supporter of the [original] project,” he said, but added that it became clear later that the Army Corps of Engineers WINDSOR didn’t feel the same owing to enWindsor Weekly had questions about the proposed alternative to vironmental issues. Several hunRoute 460, which was revealed in dred acres of wetlands would have been damaged or destroyed mid-January. Much to the consternation of many people in Isle because of the new road. “There was no choice but to of Wight County, the new proposal is to build a bypass that would stop the contract,” said Layne. “The recommendation I gave is go north of the town of Windsor. that there’s no need to continue. The newspaper sought answers The Army Corps of Engineers said from top officials connected to it would never have been built.” the project. Calls and emails to Among the factors for building Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s office were a new road in the first place is never acknowledged, although that it would facilitate evacuation he has since voiced his support in the event of hurricanes or othrecently. Details are found in reer disasters. porter Matthew Ward’s story on “The real issue is getting out of this page. Hampton Roads...getting them Calls were also made to Com[people] out of harm’s way — the missioner Charles A. Kirkpatrick brunt of the hurricane,” he said. of the Virginia Department of Another reason for the alternaTransportation and Virginia Sective route is to handle increased retary of Transportation Aubrey Layne Jr. It was Layne who spoke cargo traffic with the expansion earlier in March with this report- of the Port of Virginia. Most important, though, is a concern for er and Publisher Tony Clark in a the safety of trucks mixing with phone interview. Noting that Gov. McAuliffe had school buses. “put the brakes” on the previous 55-mile toll road plan, Layne said SEE 460, 10
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Mike Luter, in front, and George Baker, lift a railroad tie onto a truck, which will take the other pieces of wood elsewhere on the field for the Windsor Athletic Association. Last Saturday members volunteered to clean up in preparation for the beginning of the spring season, which starts today. The opening ceremony scheduled for today has been cancelled, and will not be made up.
Volunteers do field work for spring sports Windsor Athletic Association plans opening ceremony today STEPHEN H. COWLES MANAGING EDITOR editor@windsorweekly.com
WINDSOR For two days a year, members of the Windsor Athletic Association perform needed maintenance of the ballfields on Courthouse Highway. Last Saturday morning found coaches, dads and their kids picking up leaves and litter, replacing railroad ties that serve as borders,
or trimming away weeds. The work was all to prepare for today’s opening ceremony, which has been cancelled and will not be made up. Befitting his position as commissioner for the boys’ little league, Justin Turner was working alongside the other men that day. His job as league leader, he explained, is to make sure the teams have everything they need to play. “We’re a non-profit,” he said about the WAA. “We hold
three fundraisers a year.” Officers for the Windsor Athletic Association include: Jamie Holt, president; Robbie Wells, vice president; Amber Wells, secretary; Angel Darden, treasurer; Angela Davis, fundraiser chairwoman; David “Papa” Holt, equipment and field manager; Dawn Ward, girls’ commissioner; and Dave Morgan, concessions. Turner, who once played SEE VOLUNTEERS, 10
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he entire Windsor community is waiting in delightful anticipation and excitement for the fi rst copies of Windsor Weekly newspaper. We want to thank The Tidewater News, The Suffolk News-Herald, Tony Clark and all their staff members for giving us the medium to highlight Windsor news, activities and the great people who live here. We also want to thank our business owners who are supporting the newspaper and making this possible. Don’t forget to pick up your free copy each Saturday at a local designated business. Also, please submit your own letters to the editor or ideas for a special story in the newspaper. I will keep you updated on what is happening and of interest to our Town in “From the Mayor’s Desk” section. By Carita J. This week I would like to tell Richardson you about the progress we are making on the Windsor Community Recreation Center. The exterior renovations to the old Windsor Middle School gym complex have been financed by grants and donations and should be completed in about a month. We will then begin refurbishing the interior and planning programs for our youth and elderly. We are having a fundraising event for our Community Center on Saturday, May 2. It will be a Nixon BBQ and fried chicken dinner with a free concert at the gazebo beside the library with the Billy Phillips Golden Oldies Band. Tickets are $9 and can be purchased at the Town office or by calling Rita Richardson at 242-6606. If you want to take your dinner home, you can pick it up from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Windsor Christian Church parking lot. If you want to enjoy the music with family, friends and neighbors, you can bring a chair and pick your dinner up at the gazebo. Thank you for your support and help with Windsor’s first community center!
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Who will have the courage to stop the alternative 460?
To the Editor:
funnel traffic from six lanes to two at Zuni, the worst flood zone between the coast and Richmond. This project Anyone who has followed the Alternative Route 460 project would have to would not only be foolish and wasteful, but also dangerous in times of disaster agree that from start to present it has and emergency. been a “Comedy of Errors.” If it were If you are as perplexed as I am, allow not for the tax dollars wasted, and the me to give you two reasons why I betowns, businesses and people it is delieve this imprudent plan is being stroying, it would be comical. In actuforced on our towns. First, the state, ality it is just the opposite — wasteful, the Commonwealth Transportation disgusting, devastating to those it afBoard and VDOT spent $300 million to fects, and disrespectful to truth and $400 million on studies and engineercommon sense. The impetus for the project is to pro- ing and never turned a shovel of dirt. Pride and the threat of embarrassvide an evacuation route for Eastern Virginia and North Carolina to Central ment will not let them walk away with nothing. Now they are saying all that Virginia.Their current plan from Virmoney has resulted in their present ginia Beach to Petersburg is to construct 17 miles of road from Route 58 in plan being the best alternative. Pride is a terrible thing, particularly when it Suffolk to the Town of Zuni. It would
hides truth at the expense of others. Second, the state, Commonwealth Transportation Board and VDOT prematurely signed a contract with 460 Mobility Partners. The threat of suit and the loss of significant monies now looms if they do not award something to the contractors. The process is now down to the final stages. The only ones who can stop this blunder and bring sense and logic to the situation are Governor Terry McAuliffe and the Army Corps of Engineers. I wonder if they have the backbone to do it. To date, no one with authority has had the courage to stand up and say, “Stop the mistakes here.” Richard J. Holland Jr. Windsor
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s the publisher of this newspaper, I am absolutely thrilled to welcome you to the very first edition of Windsor Weekly. It has been a labor of love for our entire staff to see the development of this publication come to fruition, and I sincerely hope each and every one of you holding this inaugural copy in your hands will enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed producing it. Windsor Weekly will be a one-of-a-kind newspaper, because our primary objective will be to write about the people, issues, and events that are important to Windsor. There are plenty of other newspaBy Tony Clark pers in circulation today that cover regional, state, and national issues. And you may find some stories about those issues in Windsor Weekly from time to time, but only if those issues are of relevance to the people and the Town of Windsor. Windsor Weekly will also be a place where your voice can be heard. Community newspapers have a longstanding tradition of fostering active opinion pages, where residents can compliment or critique policy issues, give a pat on the back to a neighbor for a job well done, or just to share an opinion regarding the news of the day. I invite all of you to contribute to our opinion page freely and often. Windsor Weekly is your newspaper. It should reflect the opinions of those who read it. As a place for local businesses to advertise their goods and services, Windsor Weekly will also help to strengthen the local economy. You’ll notice as you read today’s edition from cover to cover that there has been a tremendous response from local businesses to having a Windsor-focused newspaper. While these civic-minded folks have all been incredibly supportive and instrumental in helping us get Windsor Weekly off the ground, they are also smart businesspeople who know that advertising in the local newspaper generates results. Please reward their investment by doing business with the local businesses that advertise in this newspaper. And by the way, our classified section can help you improve your own economy as well. There is no more cost effective way for an individual to sell an item, rent a house or promote a yard sale than with an ad in the classified section of your local newspaper. Most of all, we want Windsor Weekly to be a source of pride for this community. A community newspaper is a rallying point for those who read it. It’s the place where parents can see their child’s name on the honor roll. It’s the place where grandparents can see a picture of their grandchildren at play on the local ball field. It’s the place where the community shares ideas, honors its successes and laments its failures. It’s the place where a community forever memorializes its past and, more importantly, looks to the future. A community newspaper forever records the legacy of the community it serves. Windsor Weekly will do all of those things, and more. So on behalf of our entire staff — our editor, contributing writers and photographers, advertising representatives, designers, bookkeepers and delivery drivers — I thank you for taking the time to read the very first issue of Windsor Weekly. Thank you for welcoming us into your homes, your businesses and your community. And thank you, most of all, for trusting us to be your community newspaper. It is a responsibility we take very seriously, and one that we look forward to fulfilling. Tony Clark is the publisher of Windsor Weekly. His email address is tony. clark@windsorweekly.com.
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Boys who play baseball in the Windsor Athletic Association were out last Saturday raking leaves and picking up litter. All that was in preparation for today’s previously scheduled opening ceremony of the new season. The boys were Bryson Parsain, Caleb Davis, Chandler Hannah, Jared Littlefield, Cameron King, T.J. Luter, Andy Harmon, Jacob Goehl, Parker Scott and Trent Luter.
OUR VIEW
Thoroughness demonstrates responsibility
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arlier this month, the Windsor Town Council discussed two issues: a flag pole and sidewalks. More precisely, the members considered the next step in establishing the pole, and then contracting someone to repair or replace broken pavement throughout the town. To someone not familiar with the official process of making such decisions, it might seem just a simple matter of voting yes or no to either issue. First, surely everyone could agree that symbols of patriotism and smooth paths to walk on are both important. Second, as long as the money’s there, what else is there to decide? That’s where the council comes in. Since the matter came up last October,
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different members at different times have brought brought up different issues. Cost, location, contractors, size and even need have been addressed. So far, the decision is to hire Cardinal Signs from Virginia Beach to provide an 80-foot pole at $17,3000. Lighting could cost as much as $2,000 for materials, and an auxiliary police officer has reportedly offered free labor. The question remains of where to place the pole on the front lot of the future site of a new town hall. That will be a topic during budget talks next month. For the sidewalks: The extensive research done by the town manager has determined to hire two contractors at $8,500 apiece, and they’ll take care of
828 feet of sidewalk. There could be money left over to remove a couple of trees. Should that not happen or prove less costly than figured, more repairs could be done. All the better for the town. All this due diligence shows to us fiscal responsibility on the council’s part and the members’ respect for their fellow townspeople and their tax money. Which is as it should be. Don’t take our word for it, though. See for yourself. Come out to the meetings, which take place on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. The council meets in the chambers of the Municipal Building at 8 E. Windsor Blvd.
Mayor gives Route 460 update
n Feb. 18, 2015, the Commonwealth Transportation Board approved sending a new 17-mile hybrid plan for the route 460 project to the Army Corps of Engineers for approval. If approved, a four-lane northern bypass will be built around and outside the Town. We should all have questions about the process that led to this By Carita J. decision. First and foreRichardson most, why was this route not presented to the public before the public comment sessions were held? It is difficult to comment effectively on “something” when one does not know what that “something” is going to be. Secondly, why was the Windsor community not included in a collaborative process from the beginning to determine the best alternatives for this area that we, the residents, know better than anyone else? The National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) states in the guidelines that there
should be a collaborative process with the community, beginning at the earliest possible time. Our local government, businesses and citizens had no input into this decision-making process, only “updates” from VDOT officials. Because of this, an engineer, who probably did not know this area, drew a line on a map that is not the best location for a bypass. There are better solutions for a safer evacuation route that supports local economic development, costs less, and has fewer environmental impacts. (This northern bypass has a bridge over a lake that is the major water supply for several cities in Hampton Roads. How does this support the Clean Water Act when a tanker carrying fuel or chemicals could have an accident on the bridge and contaminate the water supply?) Also, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) guidelines state that examples “covering the full range of alternatives must be presented.” There are several better alternatives that the Town and residents would like to have suggested in the design process that were never considered. Not covering the full range of alternatives in the SEIS predetermined that the best so-
lution could not be chosen, but the favored one could. It is important that we ask the Army Corps of Engineers to not approve the northern bypass. We need to make our opposition heard by signing petitions and writing letters to newspapers pointing out that this hybrid plan does not meet the purpose of a safe evacuation route when it does not address the flooding between Ivor and Wakefield nor the extra lane capacity needed past Windsor. It is important to stop this waste of even more taxpayers’ dollars. It will not give us a safe evacuation route, only 70 mileper-hour traffic adjacent to our residential developments. Imagine eight lanes of traffic trying to get into four lanes and causing traffic backups right outside our Town. Together we can insist on having a part in developing a better solution than the northern bypass because we know and love this unique area! CARITA RICHARDSON taught math and Spanish at Windsor High School for more than 30 years. She is serving her second four-year term as the mayor of the town of Windsor.
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WINDSOR Students at Georgie D. Tyler Middle School recently stepped up to the line and scored for the American Heart Association. Jeff Hampton, who teaches physical education along with Tina Shaul, said the school has participated in this kind of fundraiser since he started there in 2002. The money, he added, will be used for research and treatment of heart-related diseases. The first year the school hosted such a fundraiser, $2,000 was made for the organization, and the highest since has been just over
$4,000. The final total for the most recent event is $3,530, said Hampton. Hampton figures that at least $20 was contributed by each student. He noted that eighth-grader Griffin Pace raised $680 alone “out of the goodness of his heart.” An extra way to earn money that day was to pay $1 for each chance to get the ball through the hoop from the half-court line. Conner Logwood and Paul Turner, both seventh-graders, each were winners and received prizes for their skills. Bridgett Walton, Sydney Warren and Chris Funai, all seniors from Windsor High STEPHEN H. COWLES | WINDSOR WEEKLY School, were among the vol- P.E. teacher Tina Shaul, left, holds a basketball with Aaliunteer referees for the occa- yah Wren, 12, who won a mini-game at the recent Hoops sion. for Heart at Georgie D. Tyler Middle School.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 28
Job fair: Paul D. Camp Com-
munity College and the Virginia Employment Commission, Portsmouth Local Office, will host a Cost Plus World Market Job Fair on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to noon at the college’s Hobbs Suffolk Campus, 271 Kenyon Road. Cost Plus World Market is now hiring for the positions of maintenance technician, replen/ putaway operator, warehouse receiver, team leader, outbound and orderfill. Participants must be registered in Virginia Work Connect, www.vaworkconnect. com. See the VEC staff for a referral or call 757-5584455. The event is funded by a U.S. Department of Labor grant.
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and panels for creating munity Services Board will fine art paintings with this sponsor a 3-Point Shoot dynamic and beautiful meOut & Life Skills event for dium. Workshop fee is $40 girls and boys ages 9-17 ($50 non-members) plus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at $30 materials fee. All maJ.P. King Jr. Middle School, terials included. ) Register 501 Charles St., Franklin. by Monday, March 23. Call Special guests will be Al357-7707 or visit the Arts len Iverson, NBA legend; Center at 319 Main St., HisKaelin Poe, a Virginia Westoric Downtown Smithfield. leyan player; and Coach Ed (www.SmithfieldArts.org). Young of Nansemond River High School. Parental consent is required. Lunch will Breakfast with the Easter be provided and trophies Bunny: Parents, round will be awarded. For more up the kids and join the information, call Teko WynWoman’s Club of Windsor der at 942-1970. for a morning filled with food and fun. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage Alcohol ink painting worklinks and juice. No reservashop: Learn to paint with tions required; first-come, alcohol inks from 1 to 5 first-served. In addition, p.m. In this workshop artchildren can make a craft, ist Sarah Hair Olson will have their photos taken cover everything from the with the Easter Bunny, and basics to more advanced hunt for Easter eggs, all techniques of using alcohol for $5 a person. All profit inks for painting on Yupo is returned to the community. The event takes place at the Windsor’s Community House. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9:30 a.m., and the hunt begins around 9:35 a.m. Smaller children will be separated from the older ones. Pictures can be picked up at the Windsor Library beginning Wednesday, April 1. For details, call 242-6662.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
Blood drive: Southamp-
ton Academy, 26495 Old Plank Road, will have a blood drive sponsored by the Upper School Student Government from noon to 5 p.m. The blood drive will take place in the gym.
the Kirk Farm on Everets Road. Tickets cost $35 in advance, and available from Pretlow and Pretlow, 200 N. Main St., Suffolk; Saunders Supply Co., Chuckatuck; or any club member.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
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Antique sale: The Antique
Appraisal Fair and Sale, hosted by the Surry County Historical Society, will be at the Surry County Community and Recreation Center from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Appraisers will offer evaluation for $10 an item, three items for $25, and five items for $40. SCHS members will receive a discount of $7 per item. Antique vendors will have items for sale, and a café will be available for lunch, refreshments, and baked goods. Payment may be made in cash or check only. Proceeds benefit the historical society.
Camp Community College’s Student Government Association will sponsor a showing of the movie, “Selma,” at 4 p.m. in room 105 at the Hobbs Suffolk CamCover 3 Youth Football and pus, 271 Kenyon Road, and Cheer League: Registraat 7 p.m. in the Technology tion opens on Wednesday, Theater at the Regional April 1; assistant coaches Workforce Development must be registered and Center, 100 N. College Dr., background checks comVFW breakfast: The VFW Franklin. No tickets repleted by Monday, June 1; will host a country breakquired. Movie, popcorn and all players and teams must fast from 7 to 10 a.m. at FRIDAY, MAY 1 sodas are free. The film is be registered by Tuesday, VFW Post 8544 at 223 Veteran reunion: The Midrated PG-13 and runs 128 June 30; practices begin Washington St., Smithfield. Atlantic Branch of the Secminutes. For more inforon Saturday, Aug. 8; and The breakfast will include ond Indianhead Division mation, contact Eric Bengames begin on Saturday, omelets and salt herring. 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tint violation. Upon making contact with driver, Officer Harris noted an odor of mariFIRST SGT. RODNEY D. RIDDLE juana coming from the vehicle. INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE A search revealed marijuana and a smoking device in the •On 2/6/15 at approximately 10:15 glove box of the vehicle. Officer p.m., Officer Swan observed a Harris recovered four capsules suspicious vehicle in 100 block of heroin under the driver’s of Kensington Court. Officer seat. Driver was found to have Swan made contact with the concealed brass knuckles in his driver on foot and smelled a pocket. Driver was arrested for strong odor of marijuana about Possession of Heroin, Posseshis person. A search of the sion of Marijuana, Possession suspect revealed 11 grams of of Drug Paraphernalia and Carcrack cocaine and 45 grams rying a Concealed Weapon and of marijuana. Suspect failed multiple traffic violations. PasSFST’s and was taken into cussenger was issued a criminal tody for Driving under the influsummons for simple Possession ence of drugs, possession with of Marijuana and released. All intent to distribute Cocaine contraband was seized. and possession with intent to •On 2/8/15 at approximately 3:02 distribute Marijuana. Upon p.m., MPO Owens conducted a further investigation, a search traffic stop in the 34 block of warrant was issued for the East Windsor Boulevard for a suspect’s vehicle. 1st Sgt. Riddle moving violation. Upon making and Officer Gutierrez executed contact with the driver it was the warrant and recovered a 40 determined that his license cal. handgun, 1.5 grams of crack was suspended and he had an cocaine and 16 tabs of Vicodin outstanding arrest warrant and Tramadol. Suspect was also for Contempt of Court. Suspect charged with possession with was arrested without incident intent to distribute Controlled on the warrant and issued Substance, possession with several traffic summonses. intent to distribute Controlled •On 2/13/15 at approximately 3:32 Substance within 1000 feet a.m., MPO Owens conducted a of a School and Possession of traffic stop in the 50 block of Firearm with Drugs. All contraChurch Street for a speeding band was seized. An additional violation. Upon making contact search warrant was obtained with the driver MPO Owens for the suspects’ cellular phone noticed an odor of alcohol about and the investigation is ongoing. the driver. Suspect failed all •On 2/7/15 at approximately 3:22 SFST’s p.m., Officer Harris conducted and a traffic stop in the 11400 block of Windsor Boulevard for a window
was arrested for Driving under Suspect was ordered to ground the influence 4th Offense, and refused to comply. Suspect Driving in Violation of License was taken into custody after Forfeiture to ASAP and Possesa brief struggle and found to sion of Marijuana. Driver was be highly intoxicated. Officers also issued several summonses determined that the suspect for additional traffic violations. returned to the complex after •On 2/18/15, 1st Sgt. Riddle rean earlier domestic dispute and ceived a citizen call in reference tried to enter his girlfriend’s to a fraudulent credit card. The apartment. Suspect was atcitizen stated he had been paid tempting to gain entry to the with a stolen credit card for apartment of an 80-year-old work he did in Windsor. Further elderly female. Suspect was arinvestigation revealed that rested for Attempted Burglary, the offenses were occurring Destruction of Property, Public in Windsor and in Isle of Wight Intoxication and Obstruction of County. Isle of Wight Sheriff Justice. Office Investigators were •On 2/24/15 at approximately contacted and responded to 8:35 a.m., Windsor Police Windsor Police Department. It Department officers provided was determined during a joint assistance to the Virginia State investigation that the suspect Police during the pursuit of a was using local assistance to reckless driver. The pursuit move stolen merchandise from ended on Route 58 East in a Virginia to Philadelphia. Invesfatality crash that claimed the tigators used a ruse to bring life of the suspect. The incident the local contact to Andersons remains under an ongoing Storage Center on Windsor Bouinvestigation by Virginia State levard. and made contact with Police. them. Investigators recovered •Between 2/13/15 and 2/27/15, $65,000 in stolen property Sgt. Jernigan, MPO Owens and from a storage unit and located Officer Harris successfully additional scam victims in completed a 40-hour course of Dinwiddie County. Total losses instruction at the Federal Law are in excess of $200,000 in Enforcement Training Center the fraud scam. Because the in North Charleston, S.C. This offenses cross multiple states course of instruction covered lines and involve several foreign law enforcement response to an national suspects the case was active shooter event. Officers turned over to the FBI. Swan and Gutierrez will be •On 2/20/15 at approximately 11:50 attending future sessions. This p.m., Officer Swan responded no-cost training is provided by to a report of a burglary in progthe U.S. Department of Homeress in the 100 block of Georgie land Security. D. Tyler Drive Upon arrival offi- •During the three snow events in cers observed the suspect the month of February there attempting to kick were no reported traffic acin the door of an cidents or hazards within the apartment. Town limits.
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Michael Darnell Wooten, Smithfield, three months in penitentiary; three years probation; six months suspended driver’s license; and $772 in costs for drug possession and public intoxication Elton Lloyd Horne III, Smithfield, six months in penitentiary; three years probation; indefinite suspension of driver’s license; a home incarceration program; and $1,603 in costs for a DUI, third offense Dudley Joe Edwards Jr., Suffolk, 1 year in penitentiary; two years
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The following activities were reported as having occurred within the corporate limits of the Town of Windsor during February 2015, with comparisons to January 2015; and February 2014, respectively Patrol/Business Checks Patrol/Business Checks: 776; 1,214; 848 Citizen House Checks: 7; 0; 0 Directed Patrol Checks: 1; 2; 0 Traffic-related Stops/ Offenses
WINDSOR POLICE CALLS FOR SERVICE These are simply calls for service and do not indicate verified crime. After each complaint are the numbers for February 2014, January 2015 and February 2015, respectively Reported/Responded Criminal Offenses Abduction (Kidnapping): 0; 0; 0 Assault (Felony/Malicious Wounding): 0; 0; 1 Assault (Misdemeanor): 2; 0; 0 Assault (Domestic): 0; 2; 1 Auto Theft (Unauthorized Use): 0; 0; 0 Break & Enter (Attempted Burglary): 0; 0; 0
Traffic Summons Issued for Primary Offense: 133; 177; 126 Additional Summons/Secondary Violations/Criminal Summons Issued: 38; 21; 13 Total Number of Summons Issued: 171; 198; 139 Warnings/Advice Given: 59; 85; 49 Inspections (Child Safety Seat/ Trailer/Vehicle): 0; 1; 0 Driving Under the Influence Arrests: 1; 2; 1 Wanted Persons Arrested Through Traffic Enforcement: 2; 1; 1 Current/Ongoing Police Investigations Open Investigation Assigned to Patrol: 3; 5; 6 Open Investigation Assigned to Burglary: 0; 1; 1 Counterfeit: 1; 0; 0 Child Abuse (Neglect): 0; 0; 0 Destruction of Private Property (Vandalism): 1; 1; 0 Disorderly Conduct: 2; 3; 0 Embezzlement: 0; 0; 0 Firearms Offenses/Complaints: 1; 1; 1 Fraud: 5; 0; 0 Harassment: 0; 0; 0 Indecent Exposure: 0; 0; 0 Larceny (Grand /Petit): 2; 2; 2 Larceny (Gas Drive Off): 0; 0; 0 Larceny (From Vehicle): 0; 0; 0 Narcotic Offenses: 1; 2; 6 Public Intoxication: 1; 1; 0 Threats (Death/Bodily Harm): 0; 0; 0 Trespassing (Loitering): 0; 0; 0 Robbery: 0; 0; 0 Sex-Related Offenses: 0; 1; 0
0; 0; 0 Investigations Solved w/Charges Filed or Sent to Commonwealth Attorney: 1; 2; 4 Investigations Solved or Closed Pending Further Leads: 3; 10; 8 Arrests/ Warrants-Related Felony Arrests Made: 5; 1; 8 Felony Warrants (Obtained): 2; 0; 8 Felony Warrants (Served): 1;1; 8 Misdemeanor Arrests Made: 6; 10; 12 Misdemeanor Warrants (Obtained): 1; 8; 10 Misdemeanor Warrants (Served): 0; 10; 12 Juvenile Petitions (Obtained/ Served): 0; 0; 0 Narcotics/Weapons-Related ArPsychiatric Problems: 2; 1; 0 Totals: 18; 15; 12 Reported/Responded NonCriminal Offenses: 911 Hang Up: 3; 1; 0 Alarm (Commercial): 5; 1; 5 Alarm (Residential): 2; 4; 4 Animal Complaint: 2; 2; 0 Assist Other Jurisdiction (Mutual Aid): 3; 10; 5 Assist Rescue: 6; 3; 2 Assist Fire: 3; 1; 1 Business Assist/Police Escort: 6; 1; 2 Citizen Assist: 13; 23; 14 Disturbance (Noise): 2; 2; 2 Found Property: 1; 1; 0 Juvenile Problem: 0; 0; 2 Missing Person (Run-Away): 0; 0; 0 Motor Vehicle Crash: 11; 7; 7 Motorist Assist (Traffic Hazard):
rests: 2; 4; 2 Search Warrant Obtained and Executed: 0; 0; 2 Seizures Made: 0; 3; 2 Weapons (Confiscated/Destroyed): 1; 1; 1 Emergency Protection Orders (Obtained): 0; 0; 0 Emergency Protection Orders (Served): 0; 0; 0 Emergency Custody Order/Temporary Detention Orders: 0; 0; 0 Reports Taken Criminal Reports Taken: 9: 12; 8 Motor Vehicle Crash Reports Taken: 5; 7; 7 Field Interview Cards Obtained: 1; 1; 0 Missing Persons/Run-Away Report Taken: 0; 0; 0 Death Reports Taken: 0; 1; 0 5; 2; 3 Parking Violation(s): 0; 0; 0 Reckless Driving: 3; 5; 4 Suspicious Activity (Peeping Tom/ etc.): 9; 10; 14 Unsecured (Business): 0; 3; 2 Unsecured (Residence): 0; 0; 0 Walk-In Complaints (Town Hall): 6; 2; 4 Welfare Check: 3; 1; 2 Other/Unclassified: 2; 11; 7 Totals: 85; 90; 80 Self-Initiated Service Calls Business and Patrol Checks/Traffic Stops/Field Interviews/House Checks/Directed Patrols: 1,017; 1, 551; 1,101 Total Calls for Service reported by the Windsor Police Department: 1,078; 1,629; 1,165
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Windsor’s Vonquisha Turner speeds toward the finish line in the 100.
Windsor track team takes bronze at home meet
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Lady Dukes pick up awards
Three Windsor High School Lady Duke players picked up post-season awards. From left, Bridgette Walton, who was named to the first team all-district and second team all region; Vonquisha Turner, who earned an honorable mention for all-district; and Andrea Magba, who was named to the second team all-district. The Windsor Dukes play in VHSL 2A Conference 33 and the Tri-Rivers District.
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WINDSOR Hosting Greensville, Park View and Southampton, both Windsor High School boys and girls track teams were able to earn enough points for a bronze medal. The Greensville and Park View teams placed first and second, respectively. Southampton finished fourth. “We had a good meet yesterday, and thank you to everyone that helped with the meet,” said Windsor
athletic director Charles Parrish.
RESULTS
• Windsor’s Breon Stocks won first in the 100 with a time of 11.19 seconds. He also placed first in the 200 with a time of 23.87 seconds. • Vonquisha Tuner of Windsor won first in the girls’ 100 meter with a time of 12.47 seconds. • In the girls’ 200, Destiny Barnes placed third with a time of 29 seconds. • Windsor’s Malcom
Greene won first in the boys’ long jump with a distance of 21 feet. • Keshawn Reid of Windsor placed second in the high jump, clearing a height of 6 feet, 4 inches. • Windsor’s Mataabe Lawrence placed third in the girls’ shot put on a 20-foot throw. She also placed fourth in the discuss with a distance of 52 feet and 5 inches. • Jazzmine Bynum of Windsor placed first in the girl’s discus with a throw of 69 feet, 7 inches.
• The 4x100 relay team of Windsor placed first with a time of 45.37 seconds. Windsor’s 4x400 boys relay team came in third with a time of 5 minutes. • The girls 4x100 relay team of Windsor placed first with a time of 56.16 seconds. • Grant Fabits of Windsor came in second in the 3200-meter run with a time of 13 minutes and 12 seconds. • Kelvin Jackson of Windsor came in fifth for the 300-meter hurdle.
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The Windsor High School Dukes teams are set to begin their spring sports seasons of tennis, soccer, baseball, softball and track. Bolded are home matchups. Baseball 3.31 Brunswick 4:30 4.2 Southampton 4:30 4.14 Park View 4:30 4.16 Greensville 4:30 4.17 Nandua 4:30 4.21 Franklin 4:30 4.23 Surry 4:30 4.28 Sussex Central 4:30 4.30 Brunswick 4:30 5.5 Southampton 4:30 5.7 Park View 5 5.12 Greensville 4:30 5.14 Franklin 4:30 5.19 Surry 4:30 5.21 Sussex Central — senior night — 4:30 Softball 3.31 Brunswick 4:30
4.2 Southampton 4L30 4.14 Park View 4:30 4.16 Greensville 4:30 4.17 Nandua 4:30 4.21 Franklin 4:30 4.23 Surry 4:30 4.24 Middlesex 4:30 4.28 Sussex Central 4:30 4.30 Brunswick 4:30 5.5 Southampton 4:30 5.7 Park View 5 5.12 Greensville 4:30 5.14 Franklin 4:30 5.19 Surry 4:30 5.21 Sussex Central — senior night — 4:30 Soccer 3.30 Brunswick 5:30 4.1 Southampton 5:30 4.15 Park View 5:30 4.17 Greensville 5:30 4.20 Franklin 5:30 4.22 Surry 5:30 4.27 ARGS 5:30 4.27 Park View 5:30 5.4 Southampton 5:30 5.6 Park View 5:30
Windsor tops Bruton on court STAFF REPORT
WINDSOR The Windsor High School boys’ tennis team played Bruton High School on the tennis courts in Windsor. The home team picked up the 7-2 win on Wednesday in its opening match of the season. Individually, the Dukes’ Daniel Klausmeier defeated Ian Sadler in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1 on the No. 1 court. In No. 2 singles, Ethan Bales of Windsor bested Dylan Shannon 6-4, 6-1. Windsor’s Stephen Hurst bested Daanish Fiaz 6-3, 6-2 on the No. 3 court. Windsor’s No. 4 Derek Klausmei-
er and No. 5 Lucas Cussick also picked up wins. Derek picked up the win in three sets, 6-4, 4-6 and 10-6 in the tiebreaker. On the No. 6 court, Mason Farley of Bruton defeated Donald Rice 6-0, 6-0. In doubles, Daniel and Derek picked up the 8-3 win, and Bales and Hurst won 8-2 on the No. 2 court. Cussick and Rice were defeated 8-2 on the No. 3 court. The Dukes start off their season 1-0 as a team. They will travel to Petersburg on Wednesday, April 1, to face the Dragons of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School.
Boys Tennis 4.1 ARGS 4 4.16 Franklin 4 4.22 Southampton 4 4.23 Maggie Walker 4:30 4.22 Greensville 4 4.27 Surry 4 4.29 ARGS 4 5.1 Smithfield 4 5.4 Franklin 4 5.11 Southampton 4 5.13 Surry — senior night — 4
Boys and Girls Track 4.1 Greensville 4 4.29 Brunswick, Sussex Central, Surry 4 5.6 Surry 4 5.13 Sussex 4 5.19 Conference 33 Track Meet at Maggie Walker 2:30
Girls Tennis 3.30 Greensville 4 4.1 Southampton 4 4.15 Surry 4 4.17 Brunswick 4 4.22 ARGS 4 4.23 Maggie Walker 4 4.27 Franklin 4 4.29 Greensville 4
Lady Dukes softball team begins 1-0 STAFF REPORT
WINDSOR Starting off the softball season at home, freshman E.J. Bankson picked up her first win at Windsor High School, as the Lady Dukes defeated Bruton High School 7-4 on Thursday. Junior Brittany Wade was 3-for-4 at the plate, and freshman Sydney Carter and senior Kelsey Searcy contributed two hits each in the win against the Lady Panthers. On the defensive side of the ball, freshman Alyssa
Funai got her first start at shortstop, and junior Peyton Gay moved from third base to second base. Head coach Sean Wade said they both made key stops to put an end to Bruton’s comeback surge. Wade said winning is a nice way to start the season, but the young team still has a long way to go. The Dukes (1-0) will be in action again on Monday, March 30, when they play the Brunswick Lady Bulldogs.
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Brandon Randleman’s someone to watch VSU, Windsor High graduate involved in leadership, service
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WINDSOR Brandon Michael Randleman, the youngest son of two born to Donna RobertsEley and Joseph Randleman, was born in Suffolk on Jan. 2, 1991. He was raised in Windsor and has been a member of Chapel Grove United Church of Christ his entire life. A 2013 cum laude graduate of Virginia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science, Brandon came into this world with an ancestral calling toward leadership and community service, and has become a recognizable face and voice in the forefront of various student organizations, religious groups, professional societies and political campaigns. During his teen years, and after graduating from Windsor High School in 2009, Brandon quickly ascended the ladder of “Who’s Who” among young trailblazers under 20 to watch. His leadership skills were honed while participating in several church ministries and activities and were later seasoned while presiding over numerous college organizations. His portfolio of experiences includes service as: •President of Chapel Grove Youth Department and a member of the Youth Choir •Member of the United Black Christians (an affiliate
of the United Church of Christ) •President and Vice President of Administration & Finance of the VSU Student Government Association •Vice President and Treasurer of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Beta Gamma •Treasurer of VSU National Pan-Hellenic Council and VSU Association of Political Science Society •Member: VSU Honors Society; Pre-Law Society; Pi Sigma Alpha (the National Political Science Honor Society); and Virginia 21 Higher Education Advocacy Organization Student Leadership Board •Student Representative to the VSU Board of Visitors •Vice Chairman of the Student Advisory Committee for the Virginia State Council of Higher Education While serving as Student Government Association (SGA) president at VSU, Brandon earned a reputation as a hard worker, mover and shaker. He was responsible for initiating the university’s first discounted card service for local businesses and started the first Virginia State Bus Shuttle system. His first high-profile political accomplishment was initiating an event called “Walking to the Polls” on Election Day. With the support of SGA members, Brandon launched this unique effort to get students of voting age to the polls by inviting them to walk with the VSU band to a local elementary school to cast their
votes. To celebrate this dayto-make-a-difference, students enjoyed breakfast together and received free Tshirts to commemorate the march. Brandon’s post-collegiate political acumen, both as an effective orator on government issues and as a polished advocate for social justice, is evidenced by his work in Virginia State Government as well as on Capitol Hill. He has lobbied state and federal elected officials on many different education initiatives. He also has lobbied federal lawmakers on behalf of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. While never boasting, Brandon affirms that he is often invited to and has attended countless social political gatherings and has met with several Congressional Black Caucus members on student leadership matters. Brandon’s political networks include some of the most powerful and recognizable government figures. In 2012, he met First Lady Michelle Obama and introduced her to more than 4,000 people at VSU at her last campaign rally there for the re-election of President Barack Obama. He also worked with Terry McAuliffe’s gubernatorial campaign and has been a guest at the Virginia governor’s home on numerous occasions. Other volunteer experiences have included community campaigns for Virginia House Delegate Roslyn Dance, Virginia gubernatorial candidate Sen. Creigh Deeds, Adopt-A-Highway, and Youth Against Violent Youth Mentorship Program. Brandon has garnered a number of awards and honors in his young political career. In 2009 he was the winner of the United States Academic Achiever National Award, and in 2012, was recognized as the “Top Student Government Association President” among Historically Black Colleges and Universities by High Hopes Digital Magazine. Brandon has interned in the office of Virginia State Sen. Henry Marsh, (his mentor), and for the Virginia Commonwealth Attorney.
He also has worked as a recreation leader for the city of Suffolk’s Parks and Recreation Department. But this young self-starter has aspirations for deeper and broader public service. Currently, he is seeking employment with the United States Congress and the National Democratic Party and wants to continue doing work in public policy and politics by aiding elected officials. His ultimate goal is to obtain a graduate degree in law or public policy and to one day run for Virginia state senator
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Brandon M. Randleman holds his diploma when he graduated cum laude from Virginia State University in 2013. During his time at VSU, Randleman was active in a fraternity, honors society and student government.
or state delegate, or for a seat in the U.S. Congress. While these accomplishments and aspirations are perhaps astonishing, they yet are predictable. After all, Brandon’s maternal grandfather, Willie Roberts, was a beloved community activist who had two roads in Windsor named after him for his leadership and community service. Only time will tell what mark Brandon will make on society or what legacy of public service he will leave for his community. Maybe a street, or public building or national holiday will bear his name. Whatever it is, Grandpa Willie will be smiling from above.
Let’s clean up the county on Earth Day WINDSOR Earth Day takes place on Wednesday, April 21, and Isle of Wight’s Solid Waste Division wants to partner with you to clean up the county. Do you live in a commu-
nity in Isle of Wight County that would like to be involved in an Earth Day cleanup? IOW Solid Waste Division wants to partner with you. Catrina Jackson, recycling coordinator, added that she’s looking
for participants from Windsor. Participants will be supplied with 20-yard waste containers, litter grabbers, gloves, bags, safety vests, heavy equipment for bulk items and educational ma-
terials, and we will help you get the word out! Let’s celebrate Earth Day 2015 together. For details,contact Catrina Jackson at 365-6298 or email recycle@isleofwightus.net.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) invites all interested high school students to participate in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. According to a tradition that began in 1982, this annual art competition offers high school students from the Fourth Congressional District of Virginia, and across the country, an opportunity to exhibit their artwork in the United States Capitol. “The Congressional Art Competition reinforces the important role of fine arts
curriculum in our schools, and provides an excellent opportunity for budding artists to showcase their talent and the results of their efforts,” Forbes said. “I am proud of the skill and hard work of our Fourth District students, and look forward to seeing their creativity once again this year.” Every year, each member of Congress is given the opportunity to choose one piece of art from their Congressional district to display in the Cannon Tunnel, a path tread by many visitors and members of Con-
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Where we work Name: Wanda Cadwell Name of business you work for: Holiday Food Store Business address, phone number or company website: 5 W. Windsor Blvd., Windsor; 242-6980 Position title: Store manager How long have you been employed there? Two years Nature of the business: Sale of gasoline and snacks Number of employees: Four Year founded: 2005 What’s the one thing that makes you look forward to going to work? The small-town feeling What makes the business you work for special? My customers What was your first job? Cashier for Be-Lo in 1980 Who is your biggest role model (in business or life)? God
Concert series scheduled WINDSOR The Town of Windsor is pleased to be hosting its Concert at the Gazebo concert series again in 2015. The lineup has been set for all but the September concert. The concerts are free and open to the public. Food vendors will be on site for each event. All concerts will be held at the gazebo beside the Windsor Library at 18 Duke St. The band and food vendor line up for this season is as follows:
Saturday, May 2 Band: Billy Mitchell’s Golden Oldies; Food: Nixon’s BBQ (Fundraiser dinner, tickets must be pre-purchased at Windsor Town Hall) Friday, June 5 Band: Bria Kelly; Food: Granny’s Kitchen Friday, Aug. 7 Band: The Michael Clark Band; Food: Country Boy’s BBQ Friday, Sept. 4 To be determined
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Registration open for County Fair Scholarship Pageant WINDSOR Hopeful pageant contestants have through Monday, June 15, to register for the 16th annual Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Scholarship Pageant. Divisions include: Little (5-8); Junior (9-12); Teen (13-16); and Miss (17-21). This year there will be a $1,500 scholarship for the winner of the Miss Category. To download applications and the rules visit the Isle of Wight County Fair Website at www.thefairiscoming. com and click on the Pageant tab. Application packets can also be picked up at Nike Park: 13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton. Return applications to this address as well. The Isle of Wight County Pageant will be on Saturday, Aug. 8, with location still to be announced. The categories will fill up fast so register quickly to get your chance to become an Isle of Wight County Fair Pageant Queen. The application fee is $65 per person. For details, call Lauren W. Bailess at 357-5959.
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jumping rope can significantly improve your footwork. Jump rope for a few minutes as part of your strength training warm up or before your basketball practices and games. Over time, work your way up to 8-10 minutes of continuous jumping rope for 2-3 days a week as part of your workout. Keep in mind that improving your agility is not only good for basketball, but it’s also good for life. The ability to regain your balance in every day activities will keep you safe for years to come.
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out, but when I’m training with my personal trainer I have to discard it. Is there a reason why chewing gum might be dangerous when working out? ANSWER: Chewing gum could be potentially dangerous while working out for a variety of reasons. There is a chance that you could choke on the gum if you are performing any type of vigorous exercise. With vigorous exercise, you will need to shift your breathing from the nose to the mouth. Breathing through your mouth provides a greater oxygen intake, which helps you work out longer, but having gum in your mouth
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might make it difficult to breathe without the gum falling out. Dehydration is also a possibility when chewing gum. Many people will chew gum to prevent their mouths from drying out, but actually, chewing gum uses water to create saliva, which causes the body to become dehydrated. Drinking plenty of water during exercise is a more effective way to stay hydrated. MISCHELLE GOODMAN is the club owner at Anytime Fitness in Windsor. To submit a question for future articles, please contact the author at WindsorVA@anytimefitness.com.
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NEWSPAPER: Windsor is ‘very personable’ much more aware of what’s going on in the community and act on it.” Liz Hines said she wants to see in the paper things such as activities going on in town that would interest the public. A clerk at the Windsor Pharmacy since 1995, Hines describes her town as “very personable. This is a very close-knit town. Everybody knows everybody.” The pharmacy will be one of the many distribu-
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“I think a community newspaper that’s focused on local news and local activities is so vital to the community,” he said. “It helps bring the community together, and it’s a sort of a common thread that is running through the town. They’ll know about what ‘s going on in their schools, town council and nonprofit groups. They’ll be
tion sites of Windsor Weekly available throughout the town. Readers are welcome to contribute through guest editorials, letters to the editor and even regular columns, such as what Mayor Richardson and Desiree Urquhart will offer. You may also submit quality photographs of people and events that could interest other readers. Please keep in mind
that these pictures should be of a high resolution if sent electronically. Pictures taken from social media websites are usually too small for decent reproduction in print. To submit story ideas or for other questions, you may reach Stephen H. Cowles, managing editor, at editor@windsorweekly. com, or leave a message at 562-3187. You may also visit online at www.facebook. com/windsorweekly.
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Asked why not just repair the existing Route 460, Layne said, “To upgrade would cost so much more.” On the issue of why it seems that wetlands are more valuable than farmland, he said, “I can’t answer that question.” The new plan, Layne noted, would result in only “50 acres, maybe even less than 40 acres” of wetland destruction. In addition to the envi-
ronment, Windsor residents and officials have been concerned about interchanges allowing for egress and ingress of vehicles. “No decisions have been made where the interchanges are going,” he said. “Yes, there’ll be limited access, but there won’t be a toll road, as was previously planned.” Layne added that there are still several more months of public hearings on the road. “The good news is
there’ll be more flexibility to work with landowners.” But the decision on whether or not to build will come not solely from VDOT or ACOE. “The Commonwealth Transportation Board is the ultimate arbitrator,” he said. Should the CTB decide to drop the alternative route as well, that would be it for any work on 460. “It’ll be all or nothing,” said Layne. But so far, he added, “It appears that we have a permittable road.”
He described the project as having state wide significance. “There’s a substantial lobby pushing for the road to be built,” Layne said. “Only Windsor has spoken out.” And the secretary recognized that opposition. “This is a bad situation. I get it. I’ve met with the farmers and the Windsor mayor. Somebody’s always impacted” he said, but added, “There are no guarantees the road will be built.”
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baseball on the fields, said, “We’re all volunteers. It takes a lot of time.” True enough. The Facebook page shows entries of announcements and photos going back through the winter months. They’re all part of the prep work for the season to come. Travis Luter was another volunteer that cold, but sunny morning, The father of two boys, Luter said he’s served as president for five or six years. Now he coaches two teams. Luter used to play ball, but quit when he started coaching.
Chris Arnold, assistant commissioner, coaches the boys’ Mustang team. He said he got involved through a relative. “My nephew played Tball and my brother-in-law asked me to coach. I just kind of stuck with it,” he said. “I enjoyed playing in the past. We’re dying to get on the fields.” That’s a feeling shard by others, especially since the weather turned ugly on Wednesday. Turner was hopeful last week the weather would cooperate in time to allow for the ceremony and games. The games will be made up later, beginning this week.
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lane toll road between Suffolk and Petersburg and alongside the existing 460 — an earlier plan for the road — citing concerns over wetlands impacts. Before a necessary federal environmental permit had been secured, the state’s private project partner had billed in the vicinity of $300 million, without any actual construction.
A revamped plan announced by the McAuliffe administration involves a new, four-lane road between Suffolk and just west of Windsor — about 12 miles in distance — and then improving the existing road another five miles to just west of Zuni, including a new bridge across the flood-prone Blackwater River. The announcement left many wondering how such a scaled-back project could achieve what transporta-
tion officials originally set out to achieve. McAuliffe said his transportation secretary, Aubrey Layne, has “assured me that the new proposed road will meet both of those criteria” — namely, improving evacuation capability and spreading the benefit of the port inland. Reflecting on his administration’s decision to jettison the project’s previous iteration, McAuliffe said, “It became clear to me the permit was never going to
be approved.” McAuliffe also addressed the issue of congestion at the Port of Virginia, which he blamed on increased freight volumes due to striking West Coast dockworkers, and winter storm-related productivity losses. “I want you all to know we are going to do everything we possibly can,” he said. “We have got to think big; we have got to think creative. What can we do to help open up that port?”
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