2023 Isle of Wight Living Guide

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Board of Supervisors Attend a meeting

The Board of Supervisors meets each month on the third Thursday with a closed session at 5 p.m. The public meeting starts at 6 p.m. and is held on the second floor of the community development building (old county administration building) on U.S. 258, midway between Smithfield and Windsor.

The Board of Supervisors also holds a work session that is open to the public at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.

Each of the five districts in Isle of

Wight County elects a representative to the five-member Board of Supervisors. The supervisors are county residents who are popularly elected. Elections are held for a seat in each of the respective districts.

District 1 spans most of the town of Smithfield. District 2, formerly known as the Newport District, spans most of the Carrollton area. District 3, formerly known as the Hardy District, includes parts of Smithfield, Carrollton, Rushmere and the area near the county courthouse. District 4, formerly known as the Windsor District, includes the entirety of the town of Windsor and surrounding areas stretching up to parts of

Board of Supervisors

District 2 (formerly Newport District)

William McCarty Sr., Chairman

10 Thorley St. Carrollton, VA 23314

wmccarty@isleofwightus.net

(C) 757-646-4287

District 4 (formerly Windsor District)

Joel Acree, Vice Chairman

100 Whitehead Farm Lane Smithfield, VA 23430

jacree@isleofwightus.net

(H) 757-255-2705

District 3 (formerly Hardy District)

Rudolph Jefferson

5073 Owens Lane

Smithfield, VA 23430

rudolph.jefferson@isleofwightus.net

(H) 757-357-7359

District 1 (formerly Smithfield District)

Dick Grice

415 Muirfield

Smithfield, VA 23430

rgrice@isleofwightus.net

(C) 757-508-2755

District 5 (formerly Carrsville District)

Don G. Rosie II

29557 Walters Highway Carrsville, VA 23315

drosie@isleofwightus.net

(C) 757-298-5074

Carrollton. District 5, formerly known as the Carrsville District, spans from the county’s southern tip up along the Blackwater River to Isle of Wight’s border with Surry County.

The supervisors' four-year terms are staggered. Representatives from Districts 1, 2 and 4 are elected in one year, and representatives from Hardy and Carrsville districts are elected two years later.

The Board of Supervisors appropriates funds for county operations and projects by using revenues acquired via the imposition of taxes. The supervisors establish and influence the direction of the county's programs and

services through the taxes levied and the priorities set in the annual budget. Amendments to that budget may be made throughout the year.

The board also passes all ordinances and determines all policies that govern the county.

The five supervisors retain the final authority and responsibility for governmental matters that are not assigned to Constitutional Officers or other agencies.

Board agendas and meeting minutes are also available online at www.co.isleof-wight.va.us.

Administration

Isle of Wight’s county government offices are located at the courthouse complex on U.S. 258. County offices are responsible for day-to-day operations ranging from economic development to overseeing zoning laws and from trash collection to public utilities.

County Administrator

The county administrator's office follows through on decisions made by the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors and keeps the county government running. The county administrator, appointed by the Board of Supervisors, is the chief administrative officer of the county and manages the policies of the Board of Supervisors. Randy R. Keaton was appointed by the board as county administrator in September 2016.

An administrator's main responsibility is to see that the affairs of the county are conducted responsibly. Other primary responsibilities include recommending services, public improvements and developing an annual budget for the county. Those recommendations are

reviewed and/or revised by the Board of Supervisors. The administrator also supervises county employees.

The annual budget, developed by the administrator, is presented to the Board of Supervisors every spring.

County Attorney

The county attorney provides legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and other county agencies.

The attorney prepares ordinances and drafts of resolutions for consideration by the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission. The county attorney represents and attends all meetings of the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, the Wetlands Board and Board of Zoning Appeals and advises the boards of pertinent legalities and of the appropriateness of entering into closed, or executive, sessions.

The attorney also provides county department heads with advice and counsel. Before the county approves agreements or contracts, the county attorney studies the document and provides a recommendation as to its legality.

When necessary, the attorney defends the county in court or may initiate legal

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Planning & Zoning

The Division of Planning & Zoning is responsible for overseeing all planning efforts in the county by researching requests for zoning changes and proposals for new subdivisions and forwarding its recommendations to the Planning Commission.

The staff also supports the Planning Commission with long-range planning initiatives including the county's Comprehensive Plan for growth and development.

The planning office researches and makes recommendations regarding subdivisions, zoning enforcement, rezoning applications, special use permits and conditional use permits.

The department's long-term planning initiatives include updating and monitoring the Comprehensive Plan, which is the county's planning guide for longrange growth. In order to develop such a plan, the department provides longrange analysis and planning of public facilities, utilities, transportation and

land use.

Inspections

The Building Inspections Office is responsible for overseeing building codes compliance in the county. It also reviews construction plans and architectural drawings; issues building permits and plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits; and conducts on-site inspections for house renovations and additions, water and sewage connections, and the demolition or razing of any building or structure.

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Economic Development

The Department of Economic Development strives to expand the county's tax base by seeking new businesses to locate in Isle of Wight and to retain existing industries. The office is active in public relations efforts that market the county to businesses as a possible location.

The goal of the Department of Economic Development is to expand and strengthen the county's tax base by the recruitment of new business and industry in the county and by providing the assistance necessary for existing industries to enlarge operations. The department markets the county through public relations and advertising campaigns in trade publications. Further marketing expertise is provided by the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, of which the county is a member.

Part of the county’s business strategy is the development and marketing of the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park. This 1,500-acre, publicly-owned park is located on U.S. 460.

The department works in concert with the efforts of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership in locating new industry to Isle of Wight and determining precise industrial sites suitable for industrial development.

Budget and Finance

The County's Budget and Finance Office prepares and manages the county's annual budget. This office, under the guidance of the budget and finance director, studies matters that generally affect the county's financial affairs.

The office is responsible for records, payroll reports, miscellaneous accounts receivable, accounting for county disbursements, and liaison with outside auditors during the annual audit.

Utilities Services

The Department of Utilities Services coordinates the water systems, wells and sewer systems owned by the county that serve the residents of Isle of Wight and manages numerous projects. In addition, the department is responsible for implementation of the stormwater management program, and the erosion and sediment control ordinance.

The Utilities Division, which is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the county's systems, handles new service problems for county residents and reviews plans for all utility installations proposed within the county.

Utility staff is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergencies. To reach assistance after hours, weekends and holidays, call 357-2151 and the Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office will dispatch the technician on call.

For more information about Isle of Wight County public utilities, visit www.co-isle-of-wight.va.us.

Public Works

The Public Works Department maintains county-owned buildings and grounds, is responsible for refuse collection, and coordinates with the Virginia Department of Transportation to address the county’s transportation needs. Residents may call 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623) to report road and

ditch maintenance concerns.

The county operates a system of refuse and recycling centers. A refuse and recycling center site consists of large roll-off containers. Manned sites are in use at Jones Creek, Carrsville, Stave Mill Road, Wrenn's Mill, Carroll Bridge, Burdette Road, Central Hill Road and Camptown. The county currently accepts yard waste, electronics, used motor oil, used cooking oil, plastic bags and scrap metal. Residents can recycle steel or aluminum cans by placing them in with the scrap metal, and “clean” cardboard – no wax coating, food stains or other residue – by placing it in the cardboard recycling container.

The Public Works Department, located at 13048 Poor House Road across Route 258 from the courthouse, also schedules the maintenance of departmental equipment; monitors the purchase of equipment and supplies, and receives citizen inquiries and complaints.

Commissioner of the Revenue

The commissioner of the revenue, Gerald H. Gwaltney, is a constitutional

officer elected by the citizens of Isle of Wight County to a four-year term. The commissioner is responsible for assessing all property for local taxation and administering tax programs mandated by the Code of Virginia and Isle of Wight County ordinances.

State Income Tax

County taxpayers may file their Virginia State income tax return through the Commissioner’s Office as soon as possible after January 1, but no later than May 1. A return must be filed if you received Virginia source income and meet the Department of Taxation filing requirements which can be found at www.tax.virginia.gov.

Virginia estimated income tax can be filed quarterly through the Commissioner’s Office on May 1, June 15, September 15, and January 15 of the following year. A local filing helps to ensure that the return will be accurate before being sent to the Department of Taxation in Richmond. Federal forms are available at www.irs.gov.

Business Licenses

Business license renewals in Isle of Wight County are issued at the Commissioner’s Office and are due by March 1. New businesses are required to obtain a business license before the opening of the business.

Return of Business Tangible Personal Property and Machinery and Tools filings are due every year by May 1. Meals and Lodging taxes are other taxes administered by the Commissioner’s Office. Forms may be downloaded from the Commissioner’s webpage at www. co.isle-of-wight.va.us.

Real Estate

Real Estate assessment records are maintained by the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office. The office is responsible for transferring ownership of parcels and assessing new construction between general reassessments, which are conducted every four years. Property is assessed on July 1 for each fiscal year and ends on June 30 of the following year. The next General Reassessment will become effective on July 1, 2023. Isle of Wight County’s Land Use

taxation program is administered by the Commissioner’s Office. This program assesses agricultural, horticultural and forest land based on the property’s use. A five-acre minimum in agricultural or pasture use with a five-year history or a twenty-acre minimum in forest devoted to tree growth is required.

The Commissioner’s Office also administers the Tax Relief for the Elderly and Totally Disabled Program which provides relief to those over 65 years of age or who are totally disabled, regardless of their age. Relief is provided for residential homes and mobile homes. The gross combined income of the owners(s) during the calendar year preceding the taxable year cannot exceed $50,200. Applicants should apply before June 30 to enroll in the program.

Tax relief for Disabled Veterans or their surviving spouse is eligible for real property exemption if the veteran’s disability is 100% service-connected, permanent and total. Other criteria must be met which is stated on the commissioner’s webpage at www.co.isle-ofwight.va.us.

Personal Property

The Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998 provides tax relief for any passenger car, motorcycle, pickup or panel truck having a registered gross weight of less than 10,001 pounds. Vehicles must be owned or leased by an individual and used 50% or more for non-business purposes. Leased vehicles are eligible when the lessee is responsible for direct payment of the personal property tax by the terms of the lease agreement.

The Commissioner’s Office is located in the Administration Building at the courthouse complex. For more information or assistance, call 757-365-6222 or email CORIOW@ISLEOFWIGHTUS. NET.

Gerald H. Gwaltney Commissioner of the Revenue

Bob Mislan

Chief Deputy Commissioner

Mailing Address:

Commissioner of the Revenue

P.O. Box 107

Isle of Wight, VA 23397

Phone 757-365-6222

Fax 757-356-9731

Physical Address

17090 Monument Circle

Suite 113

Isle of Wight, VA 23397

The Taxes We Pay

Personal property taxes are based on the calendar year, Jan. 1-Dec. 31. Real estate taxes are based on the fiscal year (July 1- June 30) for the county and Town of Windsor and the calendar year for the Town of Smithfield. At presstime, county and town boards were still considering tax rates for fiscal 2024. Rates here are for fiscal 2023.

Real estate

Isle of Wight $0.85/$100

Smithfield $0.19/$100

Windsor $0.14/$100

Personal property (automobiles and trucks)

Isle of Wight $4.50/$100

Smithfield $0.87/$100

Windsor $0.50/$100

Machinery and tools

Isle of Wight $1.75/$100 on 40 percent of new cost

Smithfield $0.375/$100 on 40 percent of new cost

Windsor $0.25/$100 on 40 percent of new cost

State communications tax

Virginia 5 percent of the amount billed

Utility tax

Isle of Wight (elec.)

20 percent not to exceed $200/ month (commercial)

20 percent not to exceed $3.00/ month (residential)

Smithfield Not to exceed $70/month (commercial)

Not to exceed $1.00/

2023

month (residential)

Windsor

20 percent not to exceed $200/ month (commercial)

20 percent not to exceed $3.00/ month (residential)

Business personal property

Isle of Wight $4.50/$100 on 40 percent of new cost

Smithfield $0.87/$100 on 40 percent of new cost

Windsor $0.50/$100 on 40 percent of new cost

Business license tax (Based on category of business and gross receipts)

Sales and use tax rate

Isle of Wight 1 percent

Virginia 5 percent

Total 6 percent

Boats and airplanes

Isle of Wight $1.00/$100

Smithfield $0.00/$100

Windsor $0.50/$100

Meal tax

Isle of Wight 4 percent

Smithfield 6.25 percent

Windsor 6 percent

Lodging tax

Isle of Wight 5 percent

Smithfield 6 percent

Recreational campers

Isle of Wight $4.50/$100 on 25 percent of used retail value

Smithfield $0.87/$100 on 25 percent of used retail value

Windsor $0.50/$100 on 25 percent of used retail value

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Parks and Recreation

The Isle of Wight County Department of Parks and Recreation offers leisure service opportunities to the residents of the county. These opportunities range from an unsupervised experience at any of the county park facilities to participation in the many classes that are offered at several sites located throughout the county. In addition, this department is involved with many of the special events that are held in the county. In particular is the Isle of Wight County Fair held at Heritage Park on U.S. 258 near Windsor.

Facilities operated by the department are Carrollton Nike Park, Fort Boykin, Camptown Park and Otelia Rainey Community Center, Riverview Park and Robinson Park and the Jones Creek and Tyler’s Beach boat ramps. A skate park facility for in-line skaters and skateboarders is now offered at Carrollton Nike Park.

Department of Emergency Management

The Department of Emergency Management's focus is to assure that the fire and rescue needs of the county are being met. The department acts as a liaison between the Board of Supervisors and the volunteer fire and rescue agencies that serve the county. Also, this department oversees the part-time paid personnel who have been placed in the various fire and rescue agencies to assist in meeting the staffing goals. Other duties include improving emergency preparedness and working with the Department of Social Services regarding emergency sheltering. Also, the department assists various volunteer citizen committees and participates in regional emergency preparedness organizations.

Information Technology

The Department of Information Technology is charged with ensuring that the county gets the full benefits of each technological investment. The department handles maintenance and use of county information databases, the Geographic Information System and the county website, www.co.isle-of-wight. va.us.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department assists county departments in attracting, retaining and motivating qualified employees. Human Resources is responsible for administering compensation programs, developing staff training, coordination of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action programs, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, employee recruitment and performance assessment.

Social Services

The Department of Social Services in Isle of Wight administers a wide range of benefit and service-orientated programs to county residents in need. Benefit programs are based on the income and resources of the applicant. The programs are funded and supported by federal, state and local authorities.

Social Services also offers serviceoriented programs including foster care, adoption, court liaison services, adult protective services, services to adults with impaired health or physical disabilities, employment services for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) recipients and child protective services.

Social Services reports to the commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services and the local administrative board. The department maintains confidential records pertaining to assistance and services provided. Annual budgets are submitted to the Isle of Wight Board of Supervisors, following approval of the Social Services Board.

Social Services also accepts and expends, on behalf of or for the benefit of any child or children committed or entrusted to the department's care, funds or money paid for the support of the child.

Benefit Programs:

There is a wide range of benefit programs available to county residents, and applications can be done online using the Virginia Customer Portal at https:// commonhelp.virginia.gov/access.

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) - TANF provides temporary assistance and employmentrelated services to enable families with children to become self-supporting. Financial assistance is also available to relatives determined responsible for

children who have been deprived of parental support.

Aid to Dependent Children-Foster Care (ADC-FC) - Financial aid is available for children eligible for AFDC who have been removed from their homes and placed in the custody of a local social service board.

General Relief (GR) -This state and local program provides limited financial assistance. General Relief currently only provides aid for children living with non-relatives. General Relief has a limited amount of funds available and when the funds are exhausted, no additional benefits can be paid.

Auxiliary Grants ProgramFinancial assistance may be available for certain persons with needs, blindness, and/or disabilities, in homes for adults whose income is insufficient to cover the cost of their care.

Medicaid - Provides payment for the medical care and treatment for incomeeligible family members and aged adults or those with verified disabilities.

Supplementary Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called food stamps) - This program provides a debit card that can be used like cash to purchase allowable foods at participating stores.

Energy Assistance ProgramsIncome-eligible households receive federal assistance with their home’s heating and cooling bills.

Services Programs:

In addition to payment programs, Social Services Department offers a wide variety of programs to meet other needs. Many of these are available to residents regardless of income.

Child Care Subsidy Program - pro-

vides financial assistance to eligible families to help pay for the cost of childcare so they can work or attend education/training programs. Interested individuals can access the childcare site at https://childcareassist.dss.virginia. gov/access to see if they are potentially eligible and fill out and file an application online.

Intake Services - responds to crises that threaten the welfare, health or safety of individuals.

Family Services - promotes and supports the development of healthy families and protects Virginia's children and adults from abuse and neglect. It provides individuals and families with programs designed to prevent family violence, child neglect and family breakdown, including removal of the child or children and other crises. Services offered include referral or assistance with parenting aid and education, budgeting, assessment, case management and other activities to support families. Services may also include assistance with independent adoptions in the form of home studies as resources allow and may include other court related services.

Child Protective Services - prioritizes and investigates or assesses valid complaint referrals of child abuse and neglect of children under the age of 18. It includes an immediate response when required on a 24-hour basis to reported allegations. Information is documented and casework includes assessment of immediate safety needs, service planning and, if needed, ongoing services. These services may also include emergency shelter for the family and/ or child, emergency medical care, legal proceedings, assistance with basic family skills, parent education, respite care

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and other activities designed to protect the child or children and strengthen family functioning. Family Partnership meetings and referrals to the Isle of Wight Family Assessment and Planning Team are also part of the varying levels of services.

Adult Services - provides persons with impairments 18 years and older and adults aged 60 years and older with services to maximize self-sufficiency; to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation; and to prevent, delay and/or reduce inappropriate placement. Services are also directed toward the family of that person. Adult services may include assessment and casework, assistance with home-based companion care or out-of-home placement services, and information and referrals for adult day care, nutritional services, guardianship proceedings and other services to aid the adult in remaining in their home.

Adult Protective Services - investigates complaints and reports of adult abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults with disabilities 18 years or older and adults 60 years or older. This service includes the provision of assessment and casework in an attempt to stabilize the situation; prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation; and protect the disabled and elderly population. The number to call to report adult abuse, neglect or exploitation outside of normal working hours is 1-888-832-3858 for the state hotline.

Employment Services - are provided to recipients of some assistance benefits programs on a mandatory basis to assist in regaining or securing employment. Services may include social casework and group work, job readiness, instruction, job search, work experience and supportive services such as childcare subsidy, transportation assistance, medical/dental care subsidy/referral and other activities necessary to reduce or eliminate roadblocks to successful employment.

Department of Social Services

Public Services Building

Courthouse Complex

Isle of Wight, VA 23397

Mailing address:

Department of Social Services

17100 Monument Circle, Suite A

Isle of Wight, VA 23397

Hours of operations: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday

Main: 757-365-0880

For Child Protective Services reporting, call 757-365-3688 or the state hotline after hours at 1-800-552-7096. For emergencies, after hours and the weekends, call 757-3572151.

Director - Reynold W. Jordan Jr. Assistant Director – Gail Schreiner

Family Services Supervisor – Wanda Savdage

Self-Sufficiency Supervisor - Kimberly Bowden

Benefit Programs Supervisor - Daphne Reid

Administrative Manager - Phyllis Barnett

Isle of Wight Social Services

Administrative Board

County Board of Supervisors Liaison

Rudolph Jefferson

5073 Owens Ln. Smithfield, VA 23430 rjefferson@isleofwightus.net

Carrsville District

Linda Boone Randolph PO Box 44 Carrsville, VA 23315

linda.boone-randolph@iowdss.com

Hardy District Barbara Davis

13410 Wilson Ct. Smithfield, VA 23430

barbara.davis@iowdss.com

Newport District Joe Puglisi

12017 Southport Landing Dr. Smithfield, VA 23430

Joe.puglisi@iowdss.com

Smithfield District

Barbara Stafford (Chair)

3 Moon Creek Cir. Smithfield, VA 23430

barbara.stafford@iowdss.com

Windsor District

E Regena Joyner (Vice Chair) 4376 Cox St Carrsville, VA 23315

regena.joyner@iowdss.com

Smithfield/Isle of Wight CVB

Interest in tourism in the county is growing and it is the mission of this department to effectively market the county’s local attractions and events to the general public. For more information on tourism activities, visit the website at www.genuinesmithfieldva.com.

Animal Services

Animal Services is responsible for the welfare of lost or stray dogs, cats and other animals in the county. Officers patrol areas and pick up stray dogs or cats. Animal Services maintains

Voter registrar

The Isle of Wight County Director of Elections/General Registrar represents the county as well as the Commonwealth of Virginia in matters pertaining to voter registration and represents the community. The Voter Registrar also assists the Electoral Board.

The Director of Elections/General Registrar for Isle of Wight County is:

Lisa E. Betterton

17106 Monument Circle or P.O. Box 77

Isle of Wight, VA 23397

Phone: 757-365-6230

lbetterton@isleofwightus.net

The Isle of Wight County Electoral Board is comprised of a three-member panel appointed by the judges of the Circuit Court, and is responsible for all elections that are held.

The members of the Electoral Board serve staggered terms of three years, each term commencing on March 1

an animal shelter near the Public Works compound on Poor House Road off Route 258. Cats and dogs are available for adoption from the shelter. The adoption fees for animals are as follows: Dogs and puppies are $90, cats and kittens are $75, and all other companion animals are $25 unless otherwise noted. Adopted animals must be neutered or spayed in accordance with state law.

Isle of Wight is one of only a few localities in Virginia where both dogs and cats must be licensed. Rabies certificates must be shown in order to purchase licenses.

and expiring the last day of February three years hence. The board is made of two members of the political party of the governor in office at the time the appointment is made.

The Isle of Wight Electoral Board members are:

Inetha N. Holmes, Chairman Roderick Hallum, Vice-Chairman Geoffrey McFather, Secretary

Normally, two elections are held each year — a primary in June and a General Election in November. In a presidential election year there are four elections — the Presidential primary in March, the Smithfield town election in May, a primary in June, and the Presidential election in November.

For more information about becoming an officer of election, registering to vote, past and upcoming elections, polling locations, and the Director of Elections/Electoral Board, visit the county website at www.iwus.net or call 757-365-6230.

Board of Supervisors' staff

County Administrator

Randy R. Keaton

P.O. Box 80

Isle of Wight, VA 23397

757-357-3191; 757-365-6204

E-mail: admn@isleofwightus.net

Assistant County Administrator

Donald T. Robertson

757-365-6202

E-mail: droberts@isleofwightus.net

Director of Community Development

Amy M. Ring, AICP 757-365-6211

E-mail: planning@isleofwightus.net

Building Official

W. Mark Drumheller

757-365-6315

E-mail: inspect@isleofwightus.net

Economic Development Director

Christopher Morello

757-356-1969

E-mail: cmorello@isleofwightus.net

County Attorney

Robert W. “Bobby” Jones Jr.

757-365-1641

E-mail: bjones@isleofwightus.net

Finance Director

Stephanie Humphries

757-357-5949

E-mail: shumphries@isleofwightus.net

Human Resources Director

Michelle Clark

757-365-6266

Email: hrdept@isleofwightus.net

Information Technology Director

Jason Gray

757-365-6332

E-mail: it@isleofwightus.net

Utilities Services Director

Donald N. Jennings

757-365-6319

E-mail: utilities@isleofwightus.net

Public Works Director

Tony Wilson 757-365-1652

E-mail: tonyw@isleofwightus.net

Animal Control 757-365-6318

Parks and Recreation Director

Mike Frickanisce

13036 Nike Park Road Carrollton, VA 23314

757-357-2217 or 757-357-2291

E-mail: mfrickanisce@isleofwightus.net

Smithfield/Isle of Wight CVB

Judy H. Winslow

319 Main St. Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-5182

E-mail: jwinslow@isleofwightus.net

Victim/Witness Assistance

Leah Hampton-Bilal

17106 Monument Circle, Suite C P.O. Box 80

Isle of Wight, VA. 23397

757-357-7403

E-mail: lhampton@isleofwightus.net

Isle of Wight County Schools

Isle of Wight County Schools dedicates its efforts to create a learning environment that will enable every child to discover his or her unique gifts and talents.

Isle of Wight County has two high schools, Smithfield High and Windsor High, which are located about 20 miles apart and serve county students in grades 9-12. Smithfield Middle School (grades 7-8), adjacent to Smithfield High, and Georgie D. Tyler Middle School (grades 6-8), several blocks away from Windsor High, serve the county’s middle school population. Carrsville Elementary School and Windsor Elementary School, in the southern portion of Isle of Wight, enroll students in grades K-5. Carrollton Elementary and Hardy Elementary, in the northern end of the county, house grades K-3 and K-4 respectively. Westside Elementary, in the town of Smithfield, serves students in grades 4-6.

Registration and Enrollment

A child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 of the current school year in order to enter kindergarten. Students are assigned to schools based on their parents’ or legal guardians’ home address. Children new to IWCS must register online at: https://www. iwcs.k12.va.us/apps/pages/enrollment. The following documentation must be provided to the zoned school in order to complete the registration process: birth certificate, immunization record, physical examination record, proof of Isle of Wight County residence. Legal guardians must also provide proof of guardianship.

Closures

If schools are closed or on a delayed opening due to inclement weather, students and parents will be notified by the following methods: Connect 5 (notification to parent’s choice of home phone, cell phone or email), the division website, and TV stations. Isle of Wight County Schools is active on social media, with both Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/IsleofWighCountySchools) and Twitter (@IWCSchools) accounts. Links to both accounts can be found on the division website: www.iwcs.k12. va.us

Isle of Wight County Schools 820 West Main St.

Superintendent: Dr. Theo Cramer 757-357-4393

School Directory

Carrollton Elementary School 14440 New Towne Haven Lane 757-357-8850

Carrsville Elementary School 5355 Carrsville Highway 757-357-8844

Hardy Elementary School 9311 Hardy Circle 757-357-3204

Westside Elementary School 800 Main St. 757-357-3021

Windsor Elementary School 20008 Courthouse Highway 757-242-4193

Smithfield Middle School 14175 Turner Drive 757-365-4100

Georgie Tyler Middle School 23320 N. Court St. 757-242-3229

Smithfield High School 14171 Turner Drive 757-357-3108

Windsor High School 24 Church St. 757-242-6172

Isle of Wight School Board

The School Board is composed of five members who are elected, by voting district, to four-year terms. The board members are responsible for enacting policies and approving annual budgets, major expenditures, and staff contracts. The School Board also appoints a student liaison representative, alternating between Smithfield High and Windsor high schools.

Regular meetings of the Isle of Wight County School Board are now held on the second Thursday of each month

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in the boardroom of the Isle of Wight County courthouse complex on Route 258, unless otherwise announced. A closed session begins at 5 p.m. and the open session begins at 6 p.m. Board agendas, approved minutes, and a schedule of meetings are available on the division’s web site, www.iwcs.k12.va.us.

Residents are invited to attend and participate in regular board meetings. Residents wishing to address the board on a scheduled agenda item should contact the School Board Clerk at 757-3578841 no later than one day prior to the scheduled meeting. Those who wish to speak on topics not on the agenda may sign up the day of the meeting may sign up prior to the beginning of the meeting on the signup sheet placed at the entrance to the board room. Comments not related to an agenda item will be heard at the end of the meeting.

Meetings are also recorded and can be viewed on Charter cable and the Isle of Wight County Schools Facebook page: facebook.com/ IsleofWightCountySchools.

John Collick, chairman

District 5 (formerly Carrsville District)

Term expires Dec. 31, 2025

Phone: 757-353-8153

Email: jcollick@iwcs.k12.va.us

Jason Maresh, vice chairman

District 4 (formerly Windsor District)

Term expires Dec. 31, 2023

Phone: 757-353-7706

Email: jmaresh@iwcs.k12.va.us

Denise Tynes

District 1, (formerly Smithfield District)

Term expires Dec. 31, 2023

Phone: 757-353-8146

Email: dtynes@iwcs.k12.va.us

Mark Wooster

District 2, (formerly Newport District)

Term expires Dec. 31, 2023

Phone: 757-353-8013

Email: mwooster@iwcs.k12.va.us

Michael Cunningham

District 3 (formerly Hardy District)

Term expires Dec. 31, 2025

Phone: 757-353-7880

Email: mcunningham@iwcs.k12.va.us

Isle of Wight Academy

P.O. Box 105 17111 Courthouse Hwy.

Isle of Wight, VA 23397

Phone: 757-357-3866

Fax: 757-357-6886

www.iwacademy.com

Isle of Wight Academy is a college preparatory school located across from the historic Isle of Wight Courthouse on Route 258.

Isle of Wight Academy’s preschool enrolls 2- to 4-year olds. The preschool and childcare center operates from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Before and after-school programs, as well as a summer program, are offered.

Paul D. Camp Community College

The Camp Community College service area, which is composed of Franklin and Suffolk, and counties of Southampton and Isle of Wight, is vital to the college’s mission to provide “accessible, quality higher education, workforce training, and community development in our service region, while supporting success for a diverse student population, and fulfilling the needs of our employers.” Camp is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System.

Camp Community College’s Center at Smithfield, established in 1993, is located on the second floor of the Blackwater Regional Library’s Smithfield branch on James Street.

At the center, the college offers an array of general education courses in areas such as English, history, humanities, mathematics, psychology and sociology, as well as career pathways courses in emergency medical services, business information technology and early childhood education. Traditional classroom settings are offered as well as interactive video and hybrid courses. A hybrid course is one in which a portion of the course is taught online, providing students with an opportunity to utilize distance learning.

Through the campuses in Franklin and Suffolk and the center at Smithfield, the college is able to offer a variety of two-year associate degree programs, one-year certificates and career studies certificates that take less than one

year to complete. Through articulation and guaranteed admissions agreements, Camp students with an associate degree can seamlessly transfer to more than 20 four-year colleges in the state.

Dual Enrollment courses are also offered at Smithfield and Windsor high schools. The Dual Enrollment program allows qualified high school students to enroll in college coursework while still in high school, earning high school and college credit simultaneously.

A vital arm of Camp Community College is its Division of Workforce Development, which offers a broad array of training and services to meet the needs of new and established employers throughout the college’s service region.

Workforce Development offers a wide variety of open enrollment, online and community education classes, as well as customized training. The college maintains a nucleus of full-time faculty members who teach classes at Smithfield, and recruits high-quality adjunct faculty from the Isle of Wight community as well. In addition, a number of Isle of Wight residents serve on Camp boards and the Regional Workforce

Development Council, helping to ensure the college's success across the service region.

Regular office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, with instruction/classes from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

For more information, call 757-9256340 or visit www.pdc.edu.

Distinctions:

• Over 94% of the graduates have entered institutions of higher education

• 2/3 of high school faculty hold advanced degrees

• Preschool is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Depar tment of Social Ser vices

• Free Bus Transpor tation along presently established routes

Enrichment Programs:

• Over 42 college credits in AP and Dual Credit Classes Available

• Forensics and Scholastic Bowl academic competition

• Athletic program in which over 80% of our students in Grades 1 through 12 par ticipate

• Foreign language, technology, music, drama and ar t programs in Grades K-7

• Band, Chorus, Visual Arts & Drama

Farm Services Agency

The Isle of Wight/Surry Farm Service Agency manages the assistance programs for farmers and landowners laid out in the federal Farm Bill. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of the agricultural industry and to provide assistance to farmers in times of disaster. These offices certify farmers for farm programs and pay out any payments earned under these programs.

County Committee members are made up of local farmers and are the local authorities responsible for fairly and equitably resolving local issues while remaining dually and directly accountable to the Secretary of Agriculture and local producers through the elective process.

The agency’s responsibilities are organized into five areas: conservation, price support, disaster assistance, farm loans and commodity operations.

For more information relating to federal farm programs, call or stop by the FSA office at 203 Wimbledon Lane in Smithfield.

Isle of Wight/Surry FSA Office

203 Wimbledon Lane, Suite A Smithfield, VA 23430

757-357-7004

Daniel M. Dawley, County Executive Director

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 866-632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), 800-8778339 (Local or Federal relay), 866-377-8642 (Relay voice users).

Virginia Cooperative Extension

Virginia Cooperative Extension provides unbiased agricultural information that enables people to improve their lives. Building on the strength of our agriculture, natural resources, family and community heritage, VCE enables people to shape their futures through research-based educational programs. Recognizing that knowledge is power, the office serves people where they live and work. Audiences are involved in designing, implementing and evaluating

needs-driven programs.

VCE is the link between the two land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State, and the Isle of Wight community. The local extension agent provides outreach to people in the community and works to disseminate the latest information and research.

Isle of Wight residents can access educational resources from the two universities by contacting the local extension service office. Extension agents specializing in Community Viability, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR), and Family and Consumer Sciences provide educational programs designed to help families help themselves and make sound decisions. New youth members and adult volunteers are always welcome in the 4-H and ANR programs of the Isle of Wight Extension.

The ANR program is designed to provide unbiased information to both the commercial grower as well as the individual homeowner on:

•Pesticide Safety Training

•Soil Testing and Fertilization Recommendations

•Insect, Disease and Weed Identification and Control Measures

•Horticulture needs and issues

•Lawn Management

Included in the ANR program are the Western Tidewater Master Gardeners and the Historic Southside Master Naturalists. Isle of Wight boasts a strong Master Gardener & Master Naturalist club to support horticulture/homeowner needs. The purpose of the programs are to prepare volunteers to implement university-based Cooperative Extension educational programs to address community issues and needs. When an individual volunteers as a VCE-Master Gardener or VCE-Master Naturalist, he or she acts as an expert of VCE. For more information, contact the local extension office at 365-6262/6261 or visit them on the web at www.isle-ofwight.ext.vt.edu.

Isle of Wight Extension Service

Public Service Center

17100 Monument Circle, Suite B

Isle of Wight, VA 23397

757-365-6261

Health Department

The Isle of Wight County Health Department is located on South Church Street in Smithfield.

Mandated services include family planning, immunizations, WIC services, communicable disease control, sexually transmitted disease prevention and vital statistics monitoring. Also included are permits and inspections of individual onsite sewage systems, private wells, restaurants, mobile food units, catering, special events, migrant labor camps, hotels and campgrounds. Rabies investigation and control are part of these important services.

The nursing department is also responsible for Medicaid nursing home screening.

Some services are provided at no charge; others are based on income. Patients are required to bring proof of income and identification to complete an eligibility form.

The department’s regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Isle of Wight County Health Department

919 S. Church St. Smithfield

757-357-4177

Fax: 757-357-2838

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on holidays.

Western Tidewater Free Clinic

Western Tidewater Free Clinic provides high-quality, non-emergency healthcare to the residents of Western Tidewater who cannot otherwise afford it. WTFC's service area covers 2,200 square miles and includes the cities of Suffolk and Franklin and the counties of Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry and Sussex.

The Clinic, located at 2019 Meade Parkway in Suffolk, serves residents, age 18 or older, who are uninsured, underinsured, and underserved and live at or below 300% of the federal poverty level and are not eligible for Medicare or VA benefits.

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Comprehensive health services are provided, including general and specialty medical care, dental care, vision care, prescription medications, care coordination/case management, lab and diagnostic testing, women’s health services, mental health counseling and access to hospital services and surgeries. More information can be found online at www.wtfreeclinic.org or by calling 757-923-1060.

Fire & Rescue

Fire & Rescue services in Isle of Wight County are provided through a combined service delivery model composed of hundreds of dedicated volunteers and county employees. These combined services save the county taxpayer money each year and are a source of pride, not only for members but also for the communities they serve.

Due to the costs associated with providing career staffing (primarily for EMS), the county has implemented a Revenue Recovery System in lieu of raising funds through an increase in the county’s tax rate. This system consists

Circuit Court

The Isle of Wight County Circuit Court Clerk offers many services for county residents, such as recording deeds, plats, judgments, financing statements and civil law cases, and issues marriage licenses, and processes passport applications.

This is also the probate court where wills are recorded and persons are appointed to administer estates. The Circuit Court Clerk also coordinates the services for Isle of Wight Circuit Court. Isle of Wight is a member of the 5th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Southampton, Suffolk and Franklin.

Isle of Wight convenes every Wednesday for criminal cases and any other days of the week for civil cases. The Circuit Court Clerk sits in on all Circuit Court proceedings and records the outcomes of the trials. The Clerk’s Office maintains files of all civil and criminal suits.

In preparation for Circuit Court proceedings, the clerk coordinates the annual effort of making a jury list. Registered voter and driver’s license lists are run

of billing patients for ambulance transports to local hospitals.

Patients will be asked to provide their medical insurance information so their insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid may be billed directly.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

EMS care and transport is provided from the following locations; Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad, Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad, Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department and Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department.

These organizations utilize modern apparatus equipped with technologically advanced medical equipment, enabling responders to provide the same level of care available in localities with much larger departments.

Responders are certified under rigid state training standards and have Emergency Medical Technician certifications up to the Paramedic level.

The departments also work closely with several regional air ambulance

through a computer producing a random list and jurors are selected from that list.

The clerk schedules criminal and civil trials, summons witnesses for those trials and coordinates the other details of a court proceeding to make trials run smoothly.

Many Isle of Wight documents and records date back to the 17th century, and the clerk is actively restoring and preserving the materials. Historians and genealogists frequent the office in search of historic information.

In a continuing effort to restore old books and documents, the clerk, each year, applies for a Library of Virginia grant, for the purpose of restoring and preserving our old books and documents. The LVA allows one grant cycle a year.

The Clerk has completed the ongoing project of digitizing records back to the beginning of record keeping the Clerk’s Office. All wills and deeds, and indexes beginning 1647 to the present are online, under Secure Remote Access, pursuant to the Code of Virginia. Old marriage

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agencies. Through this cooperation, emergency workers are able to airlift critical patients directly to medical facilities.

Fire Protection

Isle of Wight County is divided into five geographical zones, and each of these areas is primarily serviced by one of Isle of Wight County’s five volunteer fire departments. The County also has mutual aid agreements in place with surrounding jurisdictions. Residents in these zones should call 911 for emergency assistance.

Isle of Wight Fire Rescue departments are independent and are responsible for their own governance and finances; however, the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors makes public funding available to support the departments, assisting with operating costs and equipment purchases. The county owns the buildings that house all of the volunteer departments.

Carrollton Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department 757-238-2474

Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department 757-569-9723

Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad 757-357-2587

Rushmere Volunteer Fire Department 757-357-3207

Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department 757-357-3231

Windsor Volunteer Fire Department 757-242-3191

Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad 757-242-6760

County Department of Emergency Services (DES) 17140 Monument Circle 757-365-6308

records have been digitized and on computer for viewing in the Clerk’s Office Records Room.

Genealogical records are now digitized by Family Search and are online, as cited on the court’s home page with the Isle of Wight County website, under Genealogy.

Circuit Court Judges

Carl Edward Eason Jr., Chief Judge

Robert H. Sandwich Jr., Judge

Lawson Wayne Farmer, Judge

Matthew A. Glassman, Judge

Kathleen S. Torrence, Clerk

Clerk’s Office

Young-Laine Courts Building

17000 Josiah-Parker Circle

365-6233

General District Court

The Isle of Wight County General District Court consists of three divisions — criminal, civil and traffic.

The criminal division tries misdemeanor charges committed within the county. These carry a jail sentence of up to one year and a fine of up to $2,500. The court also hears preliminary hearings in felony cases.

The civil division tries disputes up to $25,000 and issues garnishments, writs and abstracts once a judgment has been entered.

The traffic division tries citations for traffic violations and more serious traffic offenses, such as driving under the influence.

Hon. Alfred W. Bates III, presiding judge, chief judge

Hon. Nicole A. Belote, presiding judge

Hon. Helivi L. Holland, judge

Isle of Wight, VA 23397

757-365-6243

Clerk of General District Court

Glenda Mae Wadford

757-365-6244

Fax: 757-365-6246

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

The Isle of Wight Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court handles cases involving people under the age of 18.

Cases range from juvenile traffic and criminal charges to matters involving abuse and neglect, child custody and visitation, and cases involving juvenile victims.

The court also issues the second part of an operator's license to juveniles in a special afternoon session, normally on the first Monday of each month.

As indicated by the court's name, domestic relations are also handled in J&DR court. The court hears all criminal cases involving immediate family members, spouse abuse cases and nonsupport cases.

The J&DR Court convenes on Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. The judges sit on a rotating basis and also serve the cities of Suffolk and Franklin and Southampton County.

The Fifth District Court Services Unit receives all support, family and spouse abuse, custody, visitation, abuse and neglect, and juvenile delinquency petitions. Adult warrants are obtained through the magistrate’s office.

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

Judges

Hon. James E. Wiser, presiding judge, chief judge

Hon. Stan D. Clark, judge

Clerk of Court

Nicole Noia Council, Clerk of Court

ncouncil@vacourts.gov

757-365-6237

Fax: 757-357-9086

Commonwealth’s Attorney

Every county, and cities of a certain minimum size, have a locally elected Commonwealth's Attorney as required by the Virginia Constitution.

The Commonwealth’s Attorney represents the citizens of Virginia in all felony matters and in many misdemeanor cases, including driving under the influence, domestic assault, drug charges and all school-related matters.

For Isle of Wight, Georgette C. Phillips serves as the commonwealth's public prosecutor.

The Commonwealth's Attorney advises the county’s law enforcement agencies of their possible legal avenues on cases and provides training to law enforcement. She

drafts indictments and presents them to the grand jury of the county on term day, which is held on the second Monday of every other month beginning in January.

As one of five constitutional officers, the Commonwealth's Attorney is elected every four years, with the next election taking place in the fall of 2023. Candidates for the position must be members of the Virginia State Bar (licensed attorneys), and residents of the county in which they are seeking office.

As outlined in the Code of Virginia, the Commonwealth's Attorney also has several responsibilities outside of the

Sheriff

The Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office is led by James R. Clarke Jr. He has served in local law enforcement for over 21 years. Prior to joining Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office, he was employed with the Smithfield Police Department, rising to the rank of lieutenant.

The agency is composed of five divisions: Administrative Services, Courts/ Civil Process, Investigations, Uniform Patrol and Animal Services.

In the event of an emergency, the Sheriff's Office should be reached by dialing 911. All other matters should be handled by dialing 757-357-2151 or individual numbers as listed. Staff can be reached via e-mail by using their first initial and last name @isleofwightus. net, e.g., jclarke@isleofwightus.net.

Sheriff James R. Clarke Jr.

criminal realm. Other duties include some civil matters, such as vehicle and weapon forfeitures, habitual offender restorations and Freedom of Information Act proceedings. The Commonwealth's Attorney also advises local government in areas such as the Conflict of Interests Act.

Commonwealth's Attorney Georgette C. Phillips

gphillips.iwca@gmail.com

17000 Josiah Parker Circle Post Office Box 112 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 757-357-7312

Virginia State Police

The Virginia State Police is an integral part of law enforcement in Isle of Wight County.

The Virginia State Police provides traffic and criminal law enforcement across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Isle of Wight is located within the Chesapeake Division, which encompasses seven major cities and the surrounding 14 counties.

Troopers enforce criminal laws, provide security and safety services, investigate automobile accidents, and provide assistance to the local Smithfield Police Department, Isle of Wight Sheriff's Office, and Windsor Police Department.

Equipped to handle unordinary situations, the State Police are equipped with bomb disposal vehicles, armored vehicles, and an aviation unit containing both helicopters and fixed-wing aircrafts. Other specialties in enforcement include; canine units to include bomb, drug, and tracking/patrol canines, search and recovery team, tactical response team, crime scene units, and an accident reconstruction unit, to name a few.

The Virginia State Police Bureau of

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Criminal Investigation offers its expertise in criminal investigations, arson investigation, narcotic investigations, internet crimes, polygraph examination, financial crimes, insurance fraud and a motor vehicle theft investigations unit.

The Isle of Wight/Southampton County State Police area office is located at 30010 Camp Parkway in Southampton County. Residents can reach the State Police by dialing #77 on a mobile phone which gives a direct connection with a State Police Dispatcher in Chesapeake.

Windsor Police Department

The Windsor Police Department is located at 56 E. Windsor Blvd. in the Town of Windsor and provides 24-hour professional law enforcement services for the town. The department consists of seven full time officers and also has an auxiliary police force consisting of two certified officers.

56 East Windsor Blvd.

Windsor, VA 23487

Website: https://www.windsor-va.gov/ page/windsor-police/

Non-Emergency Line: 757-242-6799

Chief of Police Rodney D. Riddle

Email: rriddle@windsor-va.gov

Crimeline: 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (5625887)

Smithfield Police Department

The Smithfield Police Department provides professional law enforcement for the Town of Smithfield. The Department consists of a chief of police, 22 police officers and four administrative support personnel.

A full-service agency, the department provides a wide range of services. They include a variety of specialty teams, such as bicycle patrol, police boat and emergency response teams. The Department is involved in a variety of crime prevention programs that encourage the use of strategies to eliminate or reduce the opportunity for crime for residents, youth and business.

Communications is accomplished through an enhanced 911 system housed at Isle of Wight Courthouse. It is currently managed under a joint consolidation agreement between the Town of Smithfield, Town of Windsor, and Isle of Wight County. Furthermore, the Department is involved in a statewide and national information-sharing program that allows the

sharing of data from record management systems with other law enforcement agencies across the nation.

913 South Church St.

Smithfield, VA 23431

Non-Emergency Line: 757-357-3247

Chief of Police Alonzo Howell

Towns

Isle of Wight County is home to two towns, Smithfield and Windsor. Town residents elect members to their own town councils, which oversee the town's affairs. The two towns also play an integral part in county government.

Smithfield and Windsor residents pay town taxes in addition to their county taxes, and in return receive a variety of extended services. Towns are similar to special taxing districts, in that they provide services not offered by counties and collect the funds for these services.

Windsor

The Town of Windsor was incorporated in 1902; it has a population of about 2,600 and is four square miles.

Windsor is located on U.S. 460 in the middle part of the county.

Windsor residents elect a mayor and six representatives to the Windsor Town Council, which sets policies and governs the town. The town manager and his staff implement and enforce the policies established by council and oversee the town's daily operations.

Windsor residents must also pay town taxes in addition to their county taxes. The Windsor Branch of the Isle of Wight County Public Library opened in January 1995. The library is located on Duke Street.

Robinson Park, located on Duke Street, is the town's multi-purpose park. The park is dedicated to former Mayor M.H. Robinson, and it is maintained by the Isle of Wight Department of Parks and Recreation.

The Windsor Town Office is located at 8 E. Windsor Blvd., and it is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Town of Windsor

P.O. Box 307

8 East Windsor Blvd. Windsor, VA 23487 757-242-4288

www.windsor-va.gov

Windsor Town Council Members

(Meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.)

George Stubbs, mayor 8 Community Drive Windsor, VA 23487 757-650-4473 gstubbs@windsor-va.gov

J. Randy Carr, vice mayor 216 Robinson Way Windsor, VA 23487 757-650-8652 rcarr@windsor-va.gov

Jake Redd P.O. Box 218 Windsor, VA 23487 jredd@windsor-va.gov

Town Attorney

Fred Taylor

David Adams 10472 Sylvia Circle Windsor, VA 23487 757-331-0766 dadams@windsor-va.gov

Walter Bernacki 757-404-2586 24129 Johnson Ave. Windsor, VA 23487 wbernacki@windsor-va.gov

Edward “Gibbie” Dowdy 9 Bank St. Windsor, VA 23487 757-630-5420 edowdy@windsor-va.gov

Marlin Sharp 23408 Courthouse Highway Windsor, VA 23487 757-439-1458 msharp@windsor-va.gov

200 N. Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434 757-926-0078

Town employees

Windsor Town Hall 8 E. Windsor Blvd., Windsor, VA 23487 757-242-4288

Fax: 757-242-9039 windsor-va.gov

Town Manager William G. Saunders IV 757-242-4288 wsaunders@windsor-va.gov

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Smithfield

Smithfield, located in the northern end of the county, Smithfield is the older of the two towns in the county.

Smithfield is one of colonial Virginia’s best-preserved communities, and its historic district is included in the National Register of Historic Places.

The town is governed by a sevenmember council elected by town residents. The town’s mayor is selected by the council members.

The Smithfield Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month, and the Smithfield Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month, both at 6:30 p.m. The Board of Historic and Architectural Review meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. and the Board of Zoning Appeals meets the third Tuesday of each month

Health

New to the area and without a doctor? No need to worry yourself sick — there is plenty of health care across Isle of Wight County and nearby. The region has its own share of physicians, dentists, specialty doctors and medical facilities for whatever ails you; check the local directory.

Isle of Wight is also home to hospitals and other medical facilities.

Medical Facilities And Hospitals

Along with several top-notch hospitals nearby, two progressive health care organizations operate facilities offering a myriad of services within the area.

Sentara St. Luke’s Healthcare Campus offers services including urgent care, advanced imaging, physical therapy, physician practices and lab services. Sentara Physical Therapy, formerly Smithfield Physical Therapy, is located on the campus.

Sentara Family Medicine offers family practice, pediatrics and internal medicine and more from its facilities. Both centers are divisions of Sentara Health System, a leader in health care in Western Tidewater.

From Riverside Health System, a leader in health care based in Newport News, comes several offerings, including Riverside Convalescent Center,

at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are held at The Smithfield Center, 220 N. Church St. at 6:30 p.m. and are open to the public.

Smithfield’s treasurer’s office, water and sewer department and planning engineering and public works department are in Town Hall, located at 310 Institute St. Town Hall Administrative offices are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The town manager’s office and clerk’s office are located at 911 S. Church St., and the police department is located at 913 S. Church St. Further information regarding the town is available on the town’s web site, www.smithfieldva.gov, and on the town’s local cable channel, Channel 189.

Town of Smithfield

P.O. Box 246

310 Institute St.

Smithfield, VA 23430 365-4200

Riverside Diagnostic Center, Magnolia Manor assisted living, The Garden at Smithfield memory care residences and Eagle Harbor Primary Care.

Close by are several hospital facilities, including Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Bon Secours-Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin and Bon Secours Maryview in Portsmouth.

More information:

Bon Secours Maryview 3636 High St., Portsmouth 757-398-2200 www.bshr.com

Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View 5818 Harbour View Blvd., Suffolk 757-673-5800 www.bshr.com

Eagle Harbor Medical Associates 13609 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton 757-238-8751

www.bonsecours.com

Isle of Wight County Health Department

919 S. Church St., Smithfield 757-357-4177

www.vdh.virginia.gov/western-tidewater/

Smithfield Town Council

Meets first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Steve Bowman, mayor 1260 Crescent Drive Smithfield, VA 23431 757-390-6213

sbowman@smithfieldva.gov

Valerie C. Butler, vice mayor 209 Spring Drive Smithfield, VA, 23430 757-651-7521

vbutler@smithfieldva.gov

Wayne Hall 513 Moonefield Drive Smithfield, VA 23430 757-356-0767

whall@smithfieldva.gov

Jeff Brooks P.O. Box 282 Smithfield, VA 23430 757-287-9723

jbrooks@smithfieldva.gov

Renee Rountree 405 Royal Dornoch Road Smithfield, VA 23430

757-651-4903

rrountree@smithfieldva.gov

Randy Pack 505 Jordan Ave. Smithfield, VA 23430 757-542-5179

rpack@smithfieldva.gov

Michael G. Smith

104 Commerce St. Smithfield, VA 23430 757-576-4203

msmith@smithfieldva.gov

Town Attorney William H. Riddick III 353 Main St. P.O. Box 190 Smithfield, VA. 23431 757-357-4314

Town Manager Michael Stallings Jr. 757-365-4200

mstallings@smithfieldva.gov

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Eagle Harbor Primary Care

13478 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton 757-238-7043

www.riversideonline.com

Riverside Regional Medical Center 500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News 757-594-2000

www.riversideonline.com

Sentara Obici Hospital 2800 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk 757-934-4000

www.sentara.com

Sentara St. Luke’s Healthcare Campus

20209 Sentara Way, Carrollton 757-542-1000 www.sentara.com

Sentara Belleharbour 3920A Bridge Road, Suffolk 757-983-0000

www.sentara.com

Bon Secours-Southampton Memorial Hospital 100 Fairview Drive, Franklin 757-569-6100

www.smhfranklin.com

Libraries

They are windows to the world, and Isle of Wight County has three of them — libraries, that is. All are branches of the Blackwater Regional Library System and offer countless volumes and helpful staff to help meet all of your needs.

Special events are held throughout the year, such as children’s programs after school and during the summer — check with the branch closest to you for more information.

Carrollton Branch

14362 New Towne Haven Lane, Carrollton 757-238-2641

www.blackwaterlib.org/carrollton

Hours:

Monday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday: Noon to 7 p.m.

Friday: Noon to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday Closed

Smithfield Branch

255 James St., Smithfield 757-357-2264

www.blackwaterlib.org/smithfield

Hours:

Monday

11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday

9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday Closed

Windsor Branch 18 Duke St., Windsor 757-242-3046

www.blackwaterlib.org/windsor

Hours:

Monday, Thursday 1 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday Closed

More information: Blackwater Regional Library System, www.blackwaterlib.org

Media

For those who need to know, there’s bound to be a way to find it out.

Isle of Wight County is served by a host of local and regional newspapers, a variety of radio stations, and major television network affiliates; for county residents, information and entertainment is as close as the living room.

Newspapers

The Smithfield Times 228 Main St., Smithfield 757-357-3288

www.smithfieldtimes.com

Suffolk News-Herald 157 N. Main St., Suffolk 757-539-3437

www.suffolknewsherald.com

Windsor Weekly 757-562-3187

editor@windsorweekly.com

The Tidewater News 217-A College Drive, Franklin 757-562-3187

www.thetidewaternews.com

Virginian-Pilot www.pilotonline.com

Television

Cable service throughout Isle of Wight County, Smithfield and Windsor is provided by Charter Spectrum.

Charter Spectrum

1-877-906-9121 for new service

1-855-757-7328 for customer support

www.spectrum.com

WVEC-TV 13, ABC affiliate 613 Woodis Ave., Norfolk 757-625-1313

www.13newsnow.com

WAVY-TV 10, NBC affiliate 300 Wavy St., Portsmouth 757-393-1010

www.wavy.com

WTKR-TV 3, CBS affiliate 720 Boush St., Norfolk 757-446-1352

www.wtkr.com

WHRO-TV 15, PBS affiliate 5200 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk 757-889-9400

www.whro.org

WGNT-TV 27, The CW affiliate 720 Boush St., Norfolk 757-446-1352

www.wtkr.com

WTVZ-TV 33, MyTVZ affiliate 236 Clearfield Ave., Suite 205, Virginia Beach 757-622-3333

www.mytvz.com

WVBT-TV 43, Fox affiliate 300 Wavy St., Portsmouth 757-393-1010

www.wavy.com

Parks And Recreation

Isle of Wight is the place to come and play.

Across the county are numerous parks and other entertainment venues to rest and relax everyone in your family. Tennis anyone? How about a nice dip in the pool, or some roller skating? A walk along a nature trail would be nice, and so would a stroll along the James River.

From Carrsville to Carrollton, Windsor Castle to Windsor, you are bound to find something fun and rewarding to do in your down time. Here are some ideas.

Athletic Activities, Programs

And Classes

A number of programs and classes are offered by the county’s Parks and Recreation Department, including basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, aerobics, square dancing, dog obedience, summer programs, quilting, etiquette, karate, martial arts and cheerleading.

More information: 757-357-2291

Boat Ramps And Marinas

Brown’s Marina

10230 Brown Marina Road, Carrollton 757-357-4459

Gatling Pointe Yacht Club

903 Gatling Pointe Parkway, Smithfield 757-357-0693

www.gpyachtclub.com

Jones Creek Boat Ramp

Two boat ramps, a fishing pier, staging area and tie-down area on Jones Creek.

Boundary Lane, Carrollton 757-357-2291

Joyner’s Bridge Boat Ramp

Access to the Blackwater River at the Route 611 crossing.

Smithfield Station

409 S. Church St., Smithfield 757-357-7700

www.smithfieldstation.com

Tyler’s Beach Boat Ramp

15074 Tyler’s Beach Road, Rushmere

Access to James River 757-357-2291

Windsor Castle Park

A special kayak and canoe launching system on a floating dock at the end of a boardwalk offers access to Cypress Creek, which feeds into Little Creek and then into the Pagan River.

705 Cedar Road, Smithfield 757-365-4200

www.windsorcastlepark.com

County Fair

An old-fashioned county fair is held each September. Among the events are entertainment on several stages, a midway with concessions and games of chance, an arts and crafts area, 4-H exhibitions and more.

More information: www.thefairiscoming.com.

Golf Courses

Cypress Creek Golfers’ Club

An 18-hole semi-private course with driving range, chipping area, putting green, practice bunker and teaching pro. 600 Cypress Creek Parkway, Smithfield 757-365-4774

www.cypresscreekgolfersclub.com

Health Clubs

Luter Family YMCA

259 James St., Smithfield 757-365-4060

James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA

300 Crescent Drive, Franklin 757-562-3491

Suffolk Family YMCA 2769 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk 757-934-9622

Parks

Isle of Wight County offers a variety of parks and community centers where residents can enjoy a wide range of activities and programs.

IW Parks and Recreation Department

www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us/parksand-recreation

13036 Nike Park Road Carrollton 757-357-2291

Camptown Park and the Otelia J. Rainey Community Center

A 15-acre facility with lighted basket-

ball courts, lighted tennis courts, baseball/softball field, picnic shelter, walking trail, playground area and soccer complex.

33475 Carver Road, Franklin

Carrollton Nike Park

A 150-acre park with basketball court, lighted baseball/softball field, lighted tennis court, fishing pier, playground area, picnic shelters and area, tree and shrub walk, walking trail, mountain bike trail, soccer complex and skate park.

13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton

Fort Boykin Historic Park

Originally commissioned as a fort in 1623, this scenic park overlooks the James River and offers a walking tour, gardens and a picnic area.

7410 Ft. Boykin Trail, Smithfield

Fort Huger Historic Park

Historic Fort Huger, the “Gateway to the Confederate Capital,” is located in the northern reaches of Isle of Wight County off Route 10, eight miles from downtown Smithfield. View the ghost fleet on the James River, take the selfguided walking tour through the new trails and see the cannon mounted along the edges of the fort. Fort Huger is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

West of Smithfield, off of Route 10

Heritage Park and Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds

A 26-acre property that houses the annual Isle of Wight County Fair in September each year.

Courthouse Highway, Windsor

Riverview Park

A 27-acre facility offering lighted ten-

nis courts, exercise court and trail, softball field, memorial garden, playground and senior activities area with shelter and gazebo.

James Street, Smithfield

Robinson Park

A half-acre public park in the heart of Windsor with a large play area for children.

Windsor Castle Park

Windsor Castle Park is a 208-acre riverside park that features a woodland trail system, picnic and open area space, a dog park, kayak/canoe launch, fishing pier, mountain bike path, scenic overlooks and the Windsor Castle Historic Site.

301 Jericho Road, Smithfield 757-365-4200

Recycle/Garbage

Everything new is old again. We’re talking trash here — when you have gaggles of garbage, you need to know what to do with it here.

Isle Of Wight County

The Department of Public Works is responsible for waste collection and disposal throughout the county.

Curbside Trash Collection

Visit the Solid Waste Division at 13048 Poor House Drive, email solidwaste@isleofwightus.net or call 757365-1658 for more information about trash disposal.

Transfer Station

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Authority operates a refuse transfer station on Route 620 (13191 Foursquare Road, Smithfield). It is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

More information: 757-961-3874

Convenience Centers

The county operates eight full-service, manned convenience centers to accept trash. Contact Public Works for more information.

The centers are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. They are open from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday and closed Wednesday.

Camptown 34010 Carver Road, Franklin 757-516-2850

Carroll Bridge 17634 Carroll Bridge Road, Windsor 757-356-1018

Houses of worship

Churches are an important part of the Isle of Wight community, dating back to the 17th century. The Church of England was the only officially sanctioned denomination in the early part of Virginia history, and its rites were administered at Newport Parish (St. Luke’s) and Lower Lawne’s Creek Parish (located at Shoal Bay).

The vast lands located south of the James, however, offered religious dissenters the opportunity to worship freely as they would choose with little interference from the mother church. With this newfound religious freedom, protestant denominations were able to flourish in Isle of Wight. Today, more than 100 churches offer diverse religious experiences for residents of the county.

The following list includes those churches that we were able to identify. If we have omitted churches, we apologize. Please let us know if your church has been omitted so it can be included in future updates of the IOW Living Guide.

Carrsville 6135 Carrsville Highway, Carrsville 757-516-2851

Crocker 9421 Whispering Pines Trail, Windsor 757-356-1026

Jones Creek 21203 Boundary Road, Carrollton 757-356-1037

Stave Mill 23254 Stave Mill Road, Windsor 757-242-3597

Walters 3403 Burdette Road, Carrsville 757-516-2852

Wrenn’s Mill 8196 Old Stage Highway, Smithfield 757-356-1040

Recycling

Recycling is provided at the county’s convenience centers. Recyclable mate-

Southern Baptist

Mill Swamp Baptist Church

6329 Mill Swamp Road

Ivor, VA 23866

757-357-2575

Pastor Billy Gardner

www.millswampbaptistchurch.com

Email: swampchurch@outlook.com

Carrollton Baptist Church

14007 Carrollton Blvd.

P.O. Box 267

Carrollton, VA 23314

757-238-2399

Rev. Lee Hess c.bc@live.com www.carrolltonbaptistchurch.org

Smithfield Baptist Church (SBC) 100 Wainwright Drive Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-2536

Dr. Patrick Wood, Senior Pastor www.smithfieldbaptist.org

secretary@smithfieldbaptist.org

Central Hill Baptist Church (SBC)

10270 Central Hill Road

rials include newspapers, magazines, catalogs, cardboard, paperboard, plastic bottles Nos. 1-7, glass bottles and jars, aluminum, metal cans, milk jugs and more. Items such as plastic bags, Christmas trees, batteries, electronic equipment, yard waste, scrap metal, appliances, motor oil, cooking oil and more may also be recycled at special containers at the convenience centers. For more information, contact Public Works.

More information: 757-365-6298

Smithfield

Curbside Trash Collection

The Town contracts with Bay Disposal for residential refuse collection once per week. New residents should call 8579700 to request a can and pickup schedule. All trash must be placed in cans provided by Bay Disposal. The town provides each residential address with one can each — additional cans may be rented from Bay.

Windsor

The town of Windsor provides doorto-door trash collection weekly on Wednesday mornings. All trash must be placed in the provided containers and placed curbside by 7 a.m.

At other times, trash may be taken to the Windsor Transfer Station located on Windsor Boulevard at the intersection of Stave Mill Road. Household hazardous waste may be taken to the Isle of Wight Transfer Station, 13191 Foursquare Road, on the third Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon.

Additionally, there is a curbside cleanup day in the spring and fall that allows citizens the opportunity to dispose of appliances, yard debris and other items that may be cluttering up their attics and yards.

Contact Bay Disposal at 757-8579700 for more information.

More information: 757-242-4288.

Windsor, VA 23487 757-357-2225

Pastor Wade Carrier

www.centralhillbaptist.com

Email: wadecarrier@hotmail.com

Baptist

Bacon’s Castle Baptist Church 86 Bacon’s Castle Trail Surry, VA 23883 757-357-6331

Pastor Jimmy Acree www.baconscastle.com bcbc@baconscastle.com

Coastal Church Battery Park Baptist Church (SBC)

10309 Newport St. Battery Park, VA 23304 757-867-5683

Mike Bard Interim Lead Pastor www.coastal.org

michael@gocoastal.org

Calvary Baptist Church 15155 Turner Drive Smithfield, VA 23430

757-357-5718

Pastor Greg Gray office@calvarybaptistsmithfield.com www.calvarybaptistsmithfield.com

First Gravel Hill Baptist Church 5230 Old Stage Highway Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-5550

Rev. Alexander Bracey III request@firstgravel.com www.thefghbc.com

https://www.facebook.com/firstgravelhill.baptistchurch.7/

Faith Free Will Baptist Church 16053 Carrollton Blvd. Carrollton, VA 23314 757-238-3210

Pastor Howard Bass

www.faithfwb.com

faithfwbva@gmail.com

Harvest Fellowship Baptist 19290 Battery Park Road Smithfield, VA 23430

757-356-9494

Randy Green Senior Pastor www.4theharvest.org

harvestfellowship@4theharvest.org

Millfield Baptist Church

31389 Millfield Road

Wakefield, VA 23888

757-859-6896

Rev. Steven R. Gibson www.millfieldlife.org

Little Zion Baptist Church

9496 Old Stage Highway Smithfield, VA 23430

757-357-4830

Rev. Dr. Melvin T. Blackwell infodesk@zionmain.org www.zionmain.org

Main Street Baptist Church

517 Main St. Smithfield, VA 23430

757-357-2604

Pastor Rev. Dr. James M. Harrison mainstreetch@aol.com www.msbcva.org

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

14165 Racetrack Road, Ivor, VA 23866

Rev. Melvin Lyttle Jr.

757-357-2671

luv2preachnpray@aol.com

facebook:mtsinaibaptistivorva/about

Piney Grove Baptist Church

1071 Carrsville Highway

Franklin, VA 23851

Pastor Alfred D. Brown, Sr.

757-562-6766

pineygrovebaptist1071@yahoo.com

http://www.pgbcfranklinva.org/

Poplar Lawn Baptist Church

250 Poplar Lawn Road Surry, VA 23883

757-294-3839

Rising Star Baptist Church

19180 Battery Park Road

Smithfield, VA 23430

757-357-7173

risingstarbc@verizon.net

Tabernacle of Praise FGBC

5283 Windsor Blvd., Zuni, VA 23898

Bishop Nathaniel Gomillion

757-242-3638

Ngomillion@aol.com www.topcityz.org

Tucker Swamp Baptist Church

37527 Seacock Chapel Road, Zuni, VA 23898 757-242-6553

Pastor Curtis Faison faisons4him@yahoo.com

https://www.sbcv.org/churches/tucker-swampbaptist-church/

Windsor Baptist Church 4 Church St., Windsor, VA 23487 757-242-6391 www.windsorbaptistva.com windsorbaptistchurch@gmail.com

Episcopal

Christ Episcopal Church

111 S. Church St., Smithfield, VA 23430

757-357-2826

Rev. Carleton Bakkum www.christchurchsmithfield.org

United Methodist

Benn’s United Methodist Church 14571 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield, VA 23430

757-357-3373

Rev. Ilena Rosario www.bennsumc.org bennsumc@yahoo.com

Oak Grove United Methodist Church 24081 Sugar Hill Road Carrollton, VA 23314 757-357-2183 www.umc.org

Riverview United Methodist Church 10696 Smith’s Neck Road Rescue, VA 23424

Trinity United Methodist Church 201 Cedar St., Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-3659

Lead Pastor Dan Elmore www.mytrinity.org trinityumcsmithfield@mytrinity.org

Uzzell United Methodist Church

15363 Uzzell Church Road Smithfield, VA 23430 757-356-0119

Woodland United Methodist Church 20051 Orbit Road

Windsor, VA 23487

757-550-0279 and 817-657-4559

Pastor Daniel Na www.woodlandumcwindsor.org

Ebenezer United Methodist Church 1589 Steeple Drive Suffolk, VA 23433 757-238-2359

Pastor Tom Durrance www.ebumc.net ebenezer@ebumc.net

Bethany United Methodist Church

13717 Bethany Church Road Smithfield, VA 23430

Pastor Chris Andress 804-432-1262

www.bethanyumcsmithfield.org chrisandress@vaumc.org

Assembly Of God

Living Hope Community Fellowship 10001 Fire Tower Road Windsor, VA 23487 757-357-7144

www.4livinghope.org info@4livinghope.org

Smithfield Assembly of God 1800 S. Church St. Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-5539

Shawn and Carrie McDowell, Pastors www.smithfieldaog.com smithfieldag@gmail.com

Presbyterian Bethany Presbyterian Church 5358 Zuni Circle

Zuni, VA 23898

757-242-4623

Rev. Peter T. Atkinson

www.bethanyzuni.com

bpczuni@gmail.com

Hope Presbyterian Church

13490 Benns Church Blvd. Smithfield, VA 23430

757-542-3733

Blake Wingfield Interim Pastor

www.hopepca.com

office@hopepca.com

Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd 300 Smithfield Blvd. Smithfield,VA 23430

757-365-0579

Fr. Tony Yllana www.cgsparish.org admin@cgsparish.org

St. Augustine Chapel 12083 Smith’s Neck Road Carrollton, VA 23314 757-357-5213

Father Daniel Ahern

Christian

Isle of Wight Christian Church Stan Turner gntlmnstan@aol.com

757-357-4873

Rev. John Bauswell

Antioch Church

23011 Antioch Road

Windsor, VA 23487

757-242-6911

Pastor Darryl Palmer info@antiochva.com www.antiochchurchva.com

Oakland Christian U.C.C.

5641 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk, VA 23434

757-255-4353

Rev. Jason Stump www.oaklanducc.org office@oaklanducc.com

Smithfield Christian Church 18420 Battery Park Road

Smithfield, VA 23430

757-357-6644

Minister Joe Thompson www.smithfieldchristian.com

Windsor Congregational Christian Church 4 N. Court St. Windsor, VA 23487

757-242-4794

Rev. R. Samuel Askew www.windsorchristian.org staff@windsorchristian.org

A.M.E.

Brown’s A.M.E. Church

655 W. Main St. Smithfield, VA 23430

757-357-7647

Rev. Gilbert Harper, Sr.

Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church

20279 Brewers Neck Blvd. Carrollton, VA 23314

757-238-2246

Pastor Matthew Shannon

Macedonia A.M.E. Church

12190 Smiths Neck Road Carrollton, VA 23314

757-357-6284

Pastor Gwendolyn C. Minor

Holly Grove A.M.E. Church 21404 Orbit Road Windsor, VA 23487 757-357-5510

Union Bethel A.M.E. Church

14080 Bethel Church Lane Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-6440

United Church Of Christ

Chapel Grove U.C.C.

7366 W. Blackwater Road Windsor, VA 23487 757-242-6178

Rev. H. Carlyle Church, Jr. www.ucc.org

Email: chapelucc@verizon.net

Church Of God In Christ

Mt. Tabor Church of God in Christ

13468 Waterworks Road Smithfield, VA 23430

757-357-3424

Pastor Clarence Sellers Jr.

Holy Church Of God

Sweet Haven Holy Church of God

22188 Brewers Neck Blvd. Carrollton, VA 23314

757-238-9301

Bishop Nathaniel C. Johnson sweethaven1.org

Lutheran

Faith Lutheran Church

2730 Bridge Road Suffolk, VA 23435

757-686-0468

www.faithinsuffolk.org flcsuffolk@gmail.com

Buddhist

Wat Pasantidhamma USA

14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton, VA 23314

757-238-3461

www.gowatpa.org

Email: contact@gowatpa.org

Other Healing Waters Worship Center

12172 Smith’s Neck Road Carrollton, VA 23314 757-356-1515

William M. McCarty Lead Pastor www.hwwcnow.com hwwcnow@gmail.com info@hwwcnow.org

Southside Vineyard

Community Church

13390 Great Springs Road Smithfield, VA 23430 757-357-7822

Pastor Matthew Havens www.southsidevineyard.org mphavens214@att.net

Rescue Evangelical Friends Church

21295 Rescue Road Rescue, VA 23424 757-753-4454

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Clubs and organizations

Isle of Wight is home to a variety of civic clubs and organizations for residents. Being a member of these groups is a popular way for people to be a more active member of their community and to improve its quality of life through various activities.

The names listed are contacts, not necessarily officers in the organizations. To update information, or to have your club included, call The Smithfield Times office at 757-357-3288.

Ruritan Clubs

Carrollton Ruritan Club

14138 Norsworthy Dr., Carrollton

Fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. except December

Isle of Wight Ruritan Club

17011 Courthouse Hwy.

Second Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Stan Turner, 757-357-4873

Possum Hollow Co-ed Ruritan Club Smithfield Station

First Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Jack Eure, 757-255-4756

Smithfield Ruritan Club Smithfield Station

Second Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Glen Schlickenmeyer, 757-344-1808

Zuni Ruritan Club

20221 Ruritan Drive, Zuni

Third Thursday, 7 p.m.

Buddy Daxie, 757-544-4052

Hunterdale Ruritan Club

First Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Hunterdale Christian Church

Murray Turner, 757-569-8607

Windsor Ruritan Club

Windsor Community House

14 Community Drive

Third Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Lenard Duck, 757-630-8340

Lions Clubs

Smithfield Lions Club Smithfield Station

Second Mondays, 7 p.m. www.smithfield-lions.com

Windsor Lions Club

Fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Farmers Daughter, 36 E. Windsor Blvd. Marc VanEck, 757-255-2630

Woman’s Clubs

Woman’s Club of Smithfield

The Smithfield Center

Third Thursdays, noon womansclubofsmithfieldva.com

Windsor Woman’s Club

Windsor Community House

Third Thursdays, 7 p.m. womansclubofwindsorva.org

Karen Beale, 757-615-9167

Other Clubs

Southern and Central Isle of Wight Citizens

Third Wednesday every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November Walters Ruritan Club 27746 Walters Highway, Carrsville Keith Horswill, president keith.horswill@outlook.com

Carrollton Civic League Carrollton Library

First Monday, 7 p.m.

Albert Burckard, 757-613-6183 albert.b@charter.net

Isle of Wight County Historical Society P.O. Box Box 21 Smithfield, VA 23541

Carolyn Keen, president www.iwchs.com

The Isle of Wight Arts League 319 Main St., Smithfield

Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday noon–4 p.m. 757-357-7707

info@smithfieldarts.org www.smithfieldarts.org

Smithfield 2020 smithfield2020@gmail.com www.smithfield2020.org

Western Tidewater Master Gardeners

Isle of Wight Cooperative Extension Office 17100 Monument Circle, Ste. B Extension office, 757-365-6261

Luter Family YMCA

259 James Street, Smithfield www.ymcavp.org 757-365-4060

Western Tidewater Radio Association

P.O. Box 323, Smithfield, VA 23431 www.wt4ra.org

Pilot Club of Smithfield

Main Street Baptist Church Mission Center

Third Tuesday, 1 p.m. Deloise Gwaltney, 757-357-3831

Relay For Life

www.RelayForLife.org/WTVA

Pam Jordan

18214 Farmview Lane Windsor, VA 23487 757-810-5207 (also point of contact for American Cancer Society Memorials)

Isle of Wight Citizens Association (Founded 1982)

Sentara St. Lukes

Second Monday, 6:30 p.m. Carrollton or Smithfield Public Library

Herbert DeGroft, president 757-651-1873

Christian Outreach Program

402 Grace St., Smithfield

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

P.O. Box 253 Smithfield, VA 23431 757-356-9267

www.iowcop.net

Isle of Wight County Fair

Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation

13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton

Jenilee Hallman, 757-357-5959

jhallman@isleofwightus.net

Commission on Aging

Isle of Wight County Courthouse

Social Services Bldg.

First Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

Janet Robertson (757) 357-5550

Smithfield Rotary Club

Smithfield Station

Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

Smithfield Kiwanis Club

Smithfield Station

Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. 757-357-7700

Jerry Healy, president smithfieldkiwanis.org

Order of the Eastern Star, Smithfield Chapter #127

223 S. Mason St., Smithfield

First Tuesdays, except for July and August, 7 p.m.

Erma Stephenson, 757-365-9009

American Legion

Dashiell-Barlow Post 49 818 S. Church St., Smithfield

First Tuesday, 5 p.m.

Jerry Starling, commander jerry.starling@hotmail.com www.alpost49.org 757-357-9239

American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 49

818 S. Church St., Smithfield

Third Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Elizabeth Sheppard, 757-870-5443

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545 and Auxiliary

Second Wednesday, 6 p.m. 223 Washington St., Smithfield

Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary

Meets at the Rescue Squad Bldg.

13080 Great Spring Road, Smithfield

Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Sherry Jones, 757-357-3474

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

Xi Delta Psi

Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. Debra Coombs, 757-356-9745

Weight Watchers

Trinity United Methodist 201 Cedar St., Smithfield

1-800-651-6000, press 2

NAACP, Isle of Wight Chapter

Second Mondays, 7 p.m.

First Gravel Hill Baptist Church

Valerie Butler, 757-357-3812

Isle of Wight Humane Society

P.O. Box 273, Smithfield, VA 23431 757-357-4214

www.iowchs.org

National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees

Lake Prince Woods in Suffolk

Third Wednesday, 8:45 a.m. breakfast (except July and Aug.)

Glen Musick, 757-357-2981

Isle of Wight Business Development Group

Tuesdays, 8 a.m.

Smithfield Gourmet Bakery and Cafe Larry Saint, 757-409-6957

www.iowbdg.org

American Institute of Architects

Hampton Roads

133 Williamson Park Lane, Smithfield www.aiahr.org

Historic Southside Master Naturalists

Virginia Cooperative Extension office

Cindy Edwards, 757-365-6261

www.vmnhistoricsouthside.org

Windsor AARP

Third Wednesday, 10 a.m., September through June

Windsor Ruritan Clubhouse

14 Community Drive, Windsor Yolanda Blunt, 757-818-1211

Smithfield Gridiron Book Club

Last Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m. The club will resume meetings in September Does not hold meetings in December, June, July or August.

Wayne Willis, 757-357-9710.

Isle of Wight Writers Group

First Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Mansion on Main Bed & Breakfast in Smithfield, on the corner of Main and Church streets.

Dawn, 757-357-0006.

Sons of Confederate Veterans, UrquhartGillette Camp 1471

Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. Courtland Ruritan Club, 26484 Old Plank Road, Courtland.

Sons of Confederate Veterans, Isle of Wight Avengers #14

Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Carrollton Ruritan Club, 14138 Norsworthy Drive

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