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Isle of Wight elected officials Elected officials representing Isle of Wight county residents and their neighbors locally, statewide and nationally include: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Values Statement: “To sustain Isle of Wight County’s stature as a community of CHOICE for people, families and businesses alike while preserving and protecting our rural heritage, our bountiful mix of natural resources and our natural beauty for present and future generations.” Isle of Wight is governed by the Board of Supervisors, an elected body of five members representing each of the county’s five election districts. The board determines all policies and ordinances that govern the county. Board members serve a four-year term.
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Citizens are encouraged to attend meetings of the Board of Supervisors, which are generally held on the third Thursday of each month in the Board Room at the Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex. The meeting begins at 5 p.m., with the public portion of the regular meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Citizens are invited to speak during the Citizen Comments section of each regular board meeting. Special meetings are held when needed. Work sessions are held the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. The agenda for regular meetings and public hearings is published five days in advance of board meetings and is available for review in the County Administrator’s Office. The minutes from board meetings are also available for review after adoption by the board. You may also review minutes and agendas online at www.co.isle-ofwight.va.us.
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The Board of Supervisors members are:
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Rudolph Jefferson, Chairman Hardy District 357-7359 rudolph.jefferson@isleofwightus.net William M. McCarty, Vice Chairman Newport District 356-1515 wmccarty@isleofwightus.net Joel C. Acree Windsor District 255-2705 jacree@isleofwightus.net
The Clerk of the Circuit Court is an elected position and serves as support for Circuit Court judges, maintains county records and provides specific services to citizens. The Clerk also has authority to probate wills, grant administration of estates and appoint guardians. The Clerk’s Office is where you may obtain a marriage license, hunting or fishing license or a passport. You may record documents such as real estate deeds, plats or wills, or purchase a county map. It is also a good place to conduct genealogical research.
Richard L. “Dick” Grice Smithfield District 365-9241 rgrice@isleofwightus.net
The Clerk’s Office is located at the Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex.
Don Rosie Carrsville District 298-5074 drosie@isleofwightus.net The Board of Supervisors can be reached through the county administrator’s office,
More information: Sharon N. Jones Clerk of the Circuit Court P.O. Box 110 17000 Josiah Parker Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6233
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The Commissioner of the Revenue is an elected position with responsibilities including the assessment of all taxable property within the county and retention of tax records. The Commissioner’s Office also assists the public with preparation of state income tax filing; issues and maintains business licenses; coordinates income tax relief for the elderly; and prepares and maintains information for land records.
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The Commissioner’s Office is located at the Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex. More information: Gerald H. Gwaltney, Commissioner ggwaltney@isleofwightus.net P.O. Box 107 17090 Monument Circle, Suite 113 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6222 COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY The Commonwealth’s Attorney is elected by the citizens to prosecute criminal offenses in Isle of Wight County. The Commonwealth’s Attorney also provides legal training and advice to all local law enforcement and other local officials. More information: Georgette C. Phillips gphillips.iwca@gmail.com P.O. Box 112 17000 Josiah Parker Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397
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The Sheriff, an elected position, is the county’s chief law enforcement officer. Sheriff’s deputies also serve criminal and civil warrants and provide courthouse and courtroom security. The sheriff’s office is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information: EMERGENCY: 911 James R. Clarke, Sheriff P.O. Box 75, Isle of Wight, VA 23397 17110 Monument Circle, Windsor, VA 23487 357-2151 (non-emergency) TREASURER The Treasurer, elected by the citizens, collects all tax revenue and local fees. The Treasurer also manages the investment of county funds and represents Isle of Wight in all banking activities. Some of Isle of Wight’s fees include: Real Estate tax: 85 cents per $100 of assessed value (as of April 2018), payable in two installments due June 5 and Dec. 5
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Dog and Cat licenses: There is a $7 fee for a spayed/neutered dog or cat or a $10 fee for an un-spayed/un-neutered dog or cat, renewed annually by Feb. 1. Those pets with a rabies certificate valid through 2021 can purchase a three-year tag for $20 for a spayed/neutered pet or $30 for an un-spayed/un-neutered pet. A kennel tag covering five to 19 animals can be purchased for $35. A rabies certificate must be presented to receive a dog or cat license. The Treasurer’s Office is located at the Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex. More information: Judith C. Wells, Treasurer jwells@isleofwightus.net P.O. Box 79 17090 Monument Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6228
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Governor Ralph Northam P.O. Box 1475 Richmond, VA 23218 804-786-2211
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR The County Administrator is the county’s chief administrative officer, primarily supervising management of Isle of Wight’s day-to-day operations. The administrator presents an annual proposed budget to the Board of Supervisors and carries out policies adopted by the board. More information: Randy R. Keaton, County Administrator admn@isleofwightus.net P.O. Box 80 17090 Monument Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6204 STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS
Williamsburg, VA 23188 259-7810 14th Senate District Sen. John A. Cosgrove Jr. (R) district14@senate.virginia.gov
The Virginia General Assembly begins each year on the second Wednesday in January. During odd-numbered years, a short 45-day session is held. During even-numbered years, a 60-day session is conducted.
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Out of session: P.O. Box 15483 Chesapeake, VA 23328 547-3422
State Senate 3rd Senate District Sen. Thomas K. Norment Jr. (R) district03@senate.virginia.gov
18th Senate District Sen. Louise L. Lucas (D) district18@senate.virginia.gov
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Education means much more than just reading, writing and arithmetic. The demands of the workforce place an even greater emphasis on getting a good education. Isle of Wight County is home to public and private schools and a community college — all in an effort to educate tomorrow’s leaders. Nearby in neighboring communities, there are also several excellent choices of colleges and universities for the recent high school graduate or adults returning for a diploma.
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Dr. Jim Thornton is the Isle of Wight County Schools superintendent. You may contact the school administrative offices for information or inquiries regarding the Isle of Wight School system. Offices are located at 820 W. Main St., Smithfield
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Fully-realized exhibits and numerous historical artifacts fill the rooms of the Isle of Wight County Museum in Smithfield. Some of those artifacts happen to be historically significant food. The “pet ham” sits between the largest ham leg — taken from a hog that weighed 900 pounds — and branded ham specimen inside a sealed case in the museum that also offers a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week video feed of the world’s oldest ham on the museum’s website. The cured ham was the prized marketing device of P.D. Gwaltney Jr., the man that helped turn the Smithfield pork industry that dated back to 1767 into a 20th-century business. It was overlooked and left in a packing house in 1902, where it hung from the rafters of a packing house for 20 years. Ever the business man, Gwaltney gave the ham a brass collar and advertised it
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as the world’s oldest Smithfield ham to promote the preservative powers of his smoking method. The ham will celebrate its 116th birthday in July 2018. “It actually had a chain that he would bolt to the floor so no one would steal it, and it was insured for $5,000,” said Museum Curator Tracey Neikirk. The museum was founded in 1976 when citizens two years prior longed for a place where the county’s history could be preserved. “We’re here to document this history and share that with the people that come to visit us and for future generations,” said Museum Director Jennifer England. The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors appointed residents to collect and catalog artifacts, and the museum first opened in the 18th-century Gaming House on Main Street. But the collection quickly outgrew that space, ALEX PERRY/SUFFOLK NEWS-HERALD and the museum moved into the Bank of Isle of Wight County Museum has its doors open to Smithfield visitors on Main Street. Smithfield in 1979. See MUSEUM, 7
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The dry goods store adjacent to the museum was purchased in 1990 for yet another expansion. “You can never have enough space in a museum,” Neikirk said. Exhibits are filled with Native American and colonial artifacts and records, plus fossilized whale vertebrae in the “Isle of Wight County History in 40 Objects” exhibit alongside nostalgic items like a vintage Smithfield baseball jersey. Visitors can stroll the museum’s recreation of a country store filled with recognizable brands of old. The museum holds programs throughout the year, ranging from children’s activities that teach Isle of Wight symbols to walking tours of historical battles. Those enjoying the Battle of Smithfield tour, for instance, will be able to walk down Church Street to where a cannon fired a clean hit on the Union gunboat Smith-Briggs. “We try to relate history to everyday life by just looking right outside the museum,” Neikirk said. Isle of Wight County Museum is located at 103 Main St. and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $2 for adults. Call 356-1223 for more information.
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Above, the largest ham, pet ham, and branded ham on display at the Isle of Wight County Museum. Right, Isle of Wight County Museum Curator Tracey Neikirk beside the hog scalding pot on display.
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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 238-2641 www.blackwaterlib.org/carrollton Hours: Monday, Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday Noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Friday Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Closed SMITHFIELD BRANCH 255 James St., Smithfield 357-2264 www.blackwaterlib.org/smithfield Hours: Monday
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WINDSOR BRANCH 18 Duke St., Windsor 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
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Windsor Weekly 562-3187 editor@windsorweekly.com Suffolk News-Herald 130 S. Saratoga St., Suffolk 539-3437 www.suffolknewsherald.com Tidewater News 1000 Armory Drive, Franklin 562-3187 www.tidewaternews.com Daily Press 703 Mariners Row, Newport News 247-4600 www.dailypress.com Smithfield Times 228 Main St., Smithfield 357-3288 www.smithfieldtimes.com Virginian-Pilot 150 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk 446-2000 www.pilotonline.com RADIO STATIONS Numerous AM and FM stations are received from the Hampton Roads area. 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 625-1313 www.13newsnow.com
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WAVY-TV 10, NBC affiliate 300 Wavy St., Portsmouth 393-1010 www.wavy.com WTKR-TV 3, CBS affiliate 720 Boush St., Norfolk 446-1000 www.wtkr.com WSKY-TV 4, independent station 218 Salters Creek Road, Hampton 382-0004 www.sky4tv.com WHRO-TV 15, PBS affiliate 5200 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk 889-9400 www.whro.org WGNT-TV 27, The CW affiliate 720 Boush St., Norfolk 446-1000 www.wtkr.com WTVZ-TV 33, MyTVZ affiliate 900 Granby St., Norfolk 622-3333 www.mytvz.com WVBT-TV 43, Fox affiliate 300 Wavy St., Portsmouth 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.
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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: 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. 301 Jericho Road, Smithfield 365-4200 www.windsorcastlepark.com
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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.
Gatling Pointe Yacht Club 903 Gatling Pointe Parkway, Smithfield 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 357-2291 Smithfield Station 415 S. Church St., Smithfield 357-7700 www.smithfieldstation.com Tyler’s Beach Boat Ramp Access to James River Tyler’s Beach Road, Rushmere
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Luter Family YMCA 259 James St., Smithfield 365-4060
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Suffolk Family YMCA 2769 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk 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
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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 365-4774 www.cypresscreekgolfersclub.com HEALTH CLUBS James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA 300 Crescent Drive, Franklin 562-3491
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Big things are happening at Windsor Castle Park. The park in Smithfield was originally part of the 1,450 acres of land owned in 1637 by Arthur Smith. The Smiths owned the property for generations and, in 1752, Smithfield was established with a portion of the property granted by Arthur Smith IV. Joseph Luter III, former chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods, gifted the park to the town in 2010. The Windsor Park Castle Park Foundation has been conducting a threephase, $5-million restoration of the historical buildings to satisfy Virginia Department of Historic Resources mandates. The foundation also has an ongoing capital campaign to raise $500,000 in order to integrate a play area for children into the park’s landscape. The area is popular for weddings and photography, and Smithfield VA Events leases land at the park for three annual fundraising events. All but one of the outbuildings has been rehabilitated. Two barns have been fully reconstructed as maintenance and
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storage buildings. Work on the manor house is upcoming and will include repairing the dormers, rebuilding the front and back porches, removing modern-day stucco and replacing the roof. All of the work on the manor house has helped solve a longstanding mystery. Puzzling details were discovered early on in the restoration of the Windsor Castle manor house. Plaster was being removed from basement walls when site superintendent Roger Ealy noticed something odd in the brick patterns. Scars of removed bricks indicated intersections of walls long removed. Further inspection revealed English brick bonding that was common in the colonial era, but in stark contrast to the manor’s decorative details characteristic of the Greek Revival period in the 1840s. “We realized we were in a much older house than it appeared on the outside,” Ealy said. Dr. Carl Lounsbury, a College of William & Mary adjunct associate professor and architectural historian, invesFILE PHOTO tigated the development history of the manor house. His August 2017 report The exterior of the manor house at Windsor Castle Park was covered in plaster to conceal a number of concluded that the house was developed expansions. See CASTLE, 15
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over three phases dating back to around Smithfield’s founding in the early 1700s. 7 am - 11 am Lounsbury has studied hundreds of colonial homes during the past 40 years. In his experience, bricks tell the story. “It’s recognizing patterns of construction technology or decorative detailing, and understanding which periods those were used,” he said. According to the report, the original manor was built in the first half of the 18th century. This was described as having features common to “ambitious dwellings,” such as Bacon’s Castle in Surry County and the Matthew Jones House in Newport News. Brickwork suggests that a one-room addition was finished sometime after 1755, and that another expansion took place in the 1840s by then-owner Watson P. Jordan. These created the rectangular shape of the manor that stands to this day. FILE PHOTO Doorways and windows were also Site Superintendent Roger Ealy points out inconmodified, and the exterior of the house sistencies in the brickwork at the Windsor Castle was covered in fine plaster to conceal Park manor house that revealed expansions that inconsistent masonry. had been done to the home. “Although obscured by major alterations made in the 1840s, the core of the colonial house erected by the Smith fam- said. “It tells exactly how the rooms were ily survives intact and is evident in the used, and because we know that we can cellar in the scars and bonding patterns look for certain decorative details.” Lounsbury said his findings placed of the brickwork,” Lounsbury stated in Windsor manor neatly into the history of the report. He concluded that the original layout Virginia colonial architecture. “It’s nice to be able to put the buildof the house correlated with a room-bying into a pattern and understand how it room inventory that was conducted after fits into the architectural development in Smith’s death in 1755. “That inventory told us they had not 18th-century Virginia,” he said. yet put an addition to the building,” he
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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 365-4200
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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 self-guided 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
Robinson Park A half-acre public park in the heart of Windsor with a large play area for children.
Curbside Trash Collection Visit the Solid Waste Division at 13048 Poor House Drive, email solidwaste@ isleofwightus.net or call 356-9572 for more information about trash disposal.
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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
Riverview Park A 27-acre facility offering lighted tennis courts, exercise court and trail, softball field, memorial garden, playground and senior activities area with shelter and gazebo. James Street, Smithfield
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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 516-2850 Carroll Bridge 17634 Carroll Bridge Road, Windsor 356-1018 Carrsville 6135 Carrsville Highway, Carrsville 516-2851 Crocker 9421 Whispering Pines Trail, Windsor 356-1026 Jones Creek 21203 Boundary Road, Carrollton 356-1037 Stave Mill 23254 Stave Mill Road, Windsor 242-3597 Walters 3403 Burdette Road, Carrsville 516-2852 Wrenn’s Mill 8196 Old Stage Highway, Smithfield 356-1040
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Recycling Recycling is provided at the county’s convenience centers. Recyclable materials 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: 365-6298
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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. The Town of Windsor has established a
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SMITHFIELD Curbside Trash Collection The Town contracts with Bay Disposal for residential refuse collection once per week. New residents should call 857-9700 to request a can and pickup schedule. All trash must be placed in cans provided by Bay Disposal. The town provides each resident with one can each — additional cans may be rented from Bay. WINDSOR The town of Windsor provides door-to-door trash collection weekly on Wednesday mornings. All trash must be placed in the provided containers and placed curbside by 7 a.m.
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Here is a list of general services available across the area: ANIMAL CONTROL The Animal Services Division responds to emergency calls regarding stray animals, possible rabid animals and bite cases. Animal Services also offers pets such as dogs and cats for adoption at the animal shelter. More information: 13044 Poor House Road, Windsor 365-6318 AUTO REGISTRATION & INSPECTION New state residents must obtain Virginia motor vehicle licenses and registrations within 30 days of relocating. These can be obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Vehicles in Virginia must also display a state inspection sticker, which must be renewed annually. These can be obtained after passing an inspection at a licensed garage. More information: Department of Motor Vehicles 912 S. Church St., Smithfield 804-497-7100
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Isle of Wight Treasurer’s Office 17090 Monument Circle No. 123, Isle of Wight 365-6228
Social Security cards can be issued through the Social Security Administration.
Smithfield Treasurer’s Office Town Hall 310 Institute St., Smithfield 365-4200 Windsor Treasurer’s Office Town Hall 8 E. Windsor Blvd., Windsor 242-4288 EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES Isle of Wight County Human Resources Office Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex, Isle of Wight 365-6263 Virginia Employment Commission 600 Butler Farm Road, Suite B Hampton 865-5800 www.vec.virginia.gov EXTENSION SERVICE The Isle of Wight County Extension Office offers agriculture and nature resources, family and consumer sciences services and 4-H youth development.
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Animal, dog or cat: Isle of Wight Treasurer’s Office 365-6228 Business Isle of Wight Commissioner of the Revenue 365-6222 Hunting and fishing Isle of Wight Clerk of the Circuit Court 365-6233 Marriage Isle of Wight Clerk of the Circuit Court 365-6233 Passports Isle of Wight Clerk of the Circuit Court 365-6233 SOCIAL SERVICES The Department of Social Services provides service programs and public assistance programs to citizens. More information: Department of Social Services Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex, Isle of Wight 365-0880 WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN Western Tidewater Health District
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swamp Isle of Wight County Museum The museum offers exhibits covering all aspects of Isle of Wight and Smithfield history. 103 Main St., Smithfield 356-1223 www.historicisleofwight.com
919 S. Church St., Smithfield 357-4177 www.vdh.virginia.gov ************************* SOCIAL SCENE ************************* First-class entertainment is all around us — here in Isle of Wight or just a short drive away. When filling your social calendars, you might want to visit some of the following.
Rawls Museum Arts Fine arts museum featuring local and regional artists. 22376 Linden St., Courtland
653-0754 www.rawlsarts.com Historic St. Luke’s Church Historic 1632 church featuring a rare 16th-century organ. 14477 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield 357-3367 www.historicstlukes.org The Arts Center @ 319 Exhibits highlighting local and regional artists. 319 Main St., Smithfield
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Smithfield Little Theater Community theater with a number of locally produced shows seasonally. 210 N. Church St., Smithfield 357-7338 www.smithfieldlittletheatre.org ************************* TOWN of SMITHFIELD ************************* Folks have known a good thing since they first saw it in 1608. It was at that time Captain John Smith first came to an area just north of present-day Smithfield to trade beads for 30 bushels of corn. The town of Smithfield grew up around the Pagan River, a tributary to the James River, and was incorporated in 1752 by Arthur Smith IV. Smithfield is a charming town with a revitalized downtown full of 18thand 19th-century architecture. Across the nation and the world, the town is known for its ham products. It is said that Queen Victoria loved Smithfield ham so much that she had one sent over to England once a week during her reign. Smithfield encompasses approximately 10 square miles, and has a population of around 8,100. The small-town atmosphere, good school system, and affordable housing all make Smithfield an attractive
The town employs a council/manager type of government. Under that government style, the people of Windsor elect council members and a mayor, who presides over the council. The council members appoint a town manager to act as administrator over all town employees. Several boards help make recommendations to the council based on research and review of the issues. Public hearings, during which citizens can speak to town officials about issues affecting the town, are often held at Town Council meetings. The mayor, in addition to presiding over council meetings, also participates in civic activities such as ribbon-cutting ceremonies and get-togethers. More information: Peter M. Stephenson Town Manager 911 S. Church St., Smithfield 365-9505 www.smithfieldva.gov TOWN COUNCIL The Smithfield Town Council meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in conference rooms A and B at the Smithfield Center, located at 220 N. Church St.
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Council members include: T. Carter Williams, mayor; Andrew C. Gregory, vice mayor; Steven G. Bowman; Michael G. Smith; Milton Cook; Denise N. Tynes; and Randy Pack. Reach Town Council members through the town manager’s office, 365-9505. TOWN OFFICES All town offices are located within a block of each other within the Historic District of town. Town Hall Houses Treasurer, Planning and Engineering 310 Institute St., Smithfield 365-4200
Office of Town Manager, Town Clerk, Mayor and Records Management 911 S. Church St., Smithfield 365-9505 Office of Public Works 293 Cary St., Smithfield 365-4200 Police Department 913 S. Church St. 357-3247 (Non-emergency) 911 (Emergency) FIRE DEPARTMENT The Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department works in cooperation with the town of Smithfield, Smithfield Police Department, Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad, The Carrollton, Windsor, Rushmere and
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The town employs a council/manager type of government. Under that government style, the people of Windsor elect council members and a mayor, who presides over the council. The council members appoint a town manager to act as administrator over all town employees.
More information: Emergency, 911 Non-emergency, 357-3247 Crime Line, 1-888-LOCK-U-UP
The mayor, in addition to presiding over council meetings, also participates in civic activities such as ribbon-cutting ceremonies and get-togethers.
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Animal Control, 365-6318 Building and Zoning Permits, 365-6213 Voter Registrar, 365-6230 Planning Commission, 365-4200 Trash Collection, 357-9997 Street Lights Out, 365-4253 Water and Sewer Department, 365-4254
Michael R. Stallings Jr. Town Manager mstallings@windsor-va.gov 8 E. Windsor Blvd., Windsor 242-4288 www.windsor-va.gov
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************************* TOWN of WINDSOR ************************* The town of Windsor keeps chugging along. It was the growth of iron rails that helped spark life into Windsor. Following the same path as Route 460 today, trains making their way from Hampton Roads to Richmond included Windsor as one of their stops. The railroad
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mayor; Tony Ambrose; Walter Bernacki; N. Macon Edwards III; Patty Flemming; Greg Willis Reach Town Council members by contacting the town offices, 242-4288. TOWN OFFICES Town offices are located in the Municipal Center at 8 East Windsor Blvd, Windsor. More information: 242-4288 FIRE & RESCUE The town of Windsor and surrounding area is served by the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department. It is funded by both Isle of Wight County and the town of Windsor.
TOWN COUNCIL The Windsor Town Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. The public is welcome and is encouraged to attend.
More information: Emergency, 911 Non-emergency, 242-3191 www.windsorvfd.com
The Municipal Center is located at 8 East Windsor Blvd, Windsor.
The Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad provides emergency services to the town of Windsor and the central portion of Isle of Wight County.
Members of the council include: Carita J. Richardson, mayor; Durwood V. Scott, vice
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Emergency, 911 Non-emergency, 242-6760 POLICE Until 2001, law enforcement services in the town of Windsor were contracted to the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office, with all patrol and investigative functions provided by sheriff’s deputies. The current Windsor Police Department was established in 2001. More information: Emergency, 911 Police Department, 242-6799 Non-Emergency, 357-2151 OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS Planning and Zoning, 242-4288 Public Utilities, water service, 242-4288 Public Works, trash collection, 242-4288 ************************* UTILITIES ************************* The mortgage papers are signed. The moving van has unpacked and left. Now what? You need to know how to turn on your utilities. See NEED TO KNOW page 24
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Driving through historic downtown Smithfield with the windows down is an experience. No matter what street you turn down, you can catch a whiff of a faint ham smell in the air. Smithfield is known as the ham capital of the world, and the city has welcomed that title with open arms. Strolling through downtown, visitors will eventually see eight fiberglass statues of pigs, and each one of them is decorated to memorialize the town’s history. Smithfield 2020 put together a public arts project that would allow for folks to submit their own samples of painted pigs for a jury to vote on, and eight of the sub- Cultural Pig by Jennifer Lycke missions were chosen to be made full sized. “This was a competition, and we invited people to submit their designs,” said Isle of Wight Arts League Director Sheila Gwaltney. “The goal of the project was to create an opportunity for economic vitality.” Every person that submitted a design had to submit a flat design on the provided porcine template and design on a provided papier-mâché pig. There were 15 total submissions. The eight artists, including Gwaltney, took two to three months and over 200 hours of work to paint and varnish their full-size pigs. “The pigs are 54 inches from snout to tail. It’s the size of a market hog,” said Gwaltney. While four of the pig statues were housed at the Art League building on Main Street, the other four artists took their pigs to their home studios, or in some cases their dining room tables. The first pig to be seen when driving into historic downtown Smithfield is “A Walk Through the Pork” Sweet Swine of Avon by Brenda Joyner which was painted by Abigail Ketcham. The pig features landscape scenes of Windsor Castle Park, with its emphasis on gardening and the landscape.
Magnolia by Lois Chapman Tokarz
Swine and Roses by Shiela Gwaltney
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Pigs: Painted pork processional in downtown Smithfield Continued from page 22
Steamboat Swillie by Catherine Minga
A Walk Through the Pork by Abigail Ketcham
photos by Kellie Adamson/Suffolk News-Herald
The next porcine statue sits proudly in a garden next to the Visitor and Arts centers. This pig, named “Cultural Pig,” was painted by Jennifer Lycke, and it celebrates the arts with a painting pig on the side. A Shakespearian pig, painted by Brenda Joyner, is tucked away In historic Hayden’s Lane. The “Sweet Swine of Avon” features depictions of Shakespeare’s works for the group of women that used to meet, and continues to meet, to study the “Sweet Swan of Avon.” The most intricate pig sits next to the Isle of Wight Museum, and the pig has been named “Magnolia.” Lois Chapman Tokarz covered the pig in historical photos and painted pearls. “We used an auto wrap on the picture pig, because if one corner comes up, it’s human nature to pick it off,” Birth of Ham by Mallory Jarrell Gwaltney said. Two porcine statues sit at Smithfield Foods headquarters, one on a hill and one located by the water. “Birth of Ham” pays homage to Smithfield hams with a play on the famous “Birth of Venus” painting. Venus was replaced with a ham, and the ham is flanked by two pig angels as they float above the Smithfield landscape and the Pagan River. Mallory Jarrell is the artist. “Steamboat Swillie” pays homage to Capt. O.G. Delk, one of the first steamboat captains in Smithfield. Catherine Minga even painted Delk’s famous hairstyle on the pig statue. Gwaltney’s pig, “Swine and Roses,” sits at Smithfield Station, and the porcine statue is adorned with wines, flowers and good food. The final pig on the map is located at the entrance of Windsor Castle Park. The pig, “Windsor Castle Pork,” was painted by Cil Barbour, and it features the historic homes at the park and the trails citizens can travel. Smithfield was happy to welcome its own line of statues similar to the mermaids that Norfolk has and other Windsor Castle Pork by Cil Barbour characters in other areas. “We wanted a little something here, and we wanted something that appealed to the younger generation,” Gwaltney said.
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************************* VOTING ************************* There are many opportunities to go out and cast a vote in Isle of Wight County. And many of you choose to exercise your patriotic duty: Nearly 26,000 of Isle of Wight’s citizens are registered to vote.
The following listing is of utilities that serve portions of this area. Call the telephone numbers for more information about getting hooked up.
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Isle of Wight County, Public Utilities, 3656284 Town of Smithfield, Water and Sewer Department, 365-4200 Town of Windsor, Public Utilities, 242-4288
Community Electric Cooperative 52 W. Windsor Blvd., Windsor 242-6181 www.comelec.coop
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Lisa E. Betterton is the voter registrar, and she and her office are charged with carrying out directives of the State Board of Elections, the Virginia Election Code and the County Electoral Board. The registrar’s office can assist with any voting-related questions, such as a list of polling places.
There are several post offices in and around Isle of Wight County. These include: Battery Park Post Office 20512 Todd Ave., Battery Park Carrollton Post Office 15108 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton Carrsville Post Office 5354 Carrsville Highway, Carrsville Isle of Wight Post Office 17161 Courthouse Highway, Isle of Wight Rescue Post Office 21148 Rescue Road, Rescue
The registrar’s offices are located at 17106 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight.
Smithfield Post Office 234 Main St., Smithfield
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Windsor Post Office 4 E. Windsor Blvd., Windsor
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