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A note from the editor Isle of Wight County is a beautiful place to live, work and play, and in this annual edition you can find all the information you’ll need to help make that happen. This edition is coming out in late April 2020, which is an uncertain time for us all as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect daily life everywhere, including in Isle of Wight County. Many workplaces, offices and
facilities are closed as social distancing is encouraged. However, as this is an annual edition that’s meant to be a yearlong reference, we’ve chosen to include all of the information you’ll need when life gets back to normal — like the street addresses of county and town offices and the open hours for the local library branches. Here’s hoping this information will be more useful as soon as possible.
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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. 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-of-wight. va.us.
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The Board of Supervisors members are: Joel C. Acree, Chairman Windsor District 255-2705 jacree@isleofwightus.net Richard L. “Dick” Grice, Vice Chairman Smithfield District 365-9241 rgrice@isleofwightus.net Don Rosie Carrsville District 298-5074 drosie@isleofwightus.net Rudolph Jefferson Hardy District 357-7359 rudolph.jefferson@isleofwightus.net William M. McCarty Newport District 356-1515 wmccarty@isleofwightus.net The Board of Supervisors can be reached through the county administrator’s office, 365-6204. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 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 or passport. You may record documents such as real estate deeds, plats or wills. It is also a good place to conduct genealogical research.
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The Clerk’s Office is located at the Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex. More information: Kathleen S. Torrence Clerk of the Circuit Court P.O. Box 110 17000 Josiah Parker Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6233 COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
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. The Commissioner’s Office is located at the Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex. More information: Gerald H. Gwaltney 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 357-7312
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SHERIFF/EMERGENCIES 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:
Judith C. Wells, Treasurer jwells@isleofwightus.net P.O. Box 79 17090 Monument Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6228 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 admn@isleofwightus.net P.O. Box 80 17090 Monument Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6204
Real estate tax: 85 cents per $100 of assessed value (as of April 2020), payable in two installments due June 5 and Dec. 5.
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Personal property tax: $4.50 per $100 of assessed value (as of April 2020) on vehicles, motorcycles, motor homes and trailers, payable in two installments due June 5 and Dec. 5.
Gov. Ralph Northam P.O. Box 1475 Richmond, VA 23218 804-786-2211
Boat: $1 per $100 of assessed value, payable in two installments due June 5 and Dec. 5. 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 unspayed/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:
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60-day session is held. Following are the elected officials representing Isle of Wight County. State Senate 3rd Senate District Sen. Thomas K. Norment Jr. (R) district03@senate.virginia.gov In session: P.O. Box 396 Richmond, VA 23218 Pocahontas Building Room E603 900 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23219 804-698-7503 Out of session: P.O. Box 6205 Williamsburg, VA 23188 259-7810 14th Senate District Sen. John A. Cosgrove Jr. (R) district14@senate.virginia.gov In session: P.O. Box 396 Richmond, VA 23218 Pocahontas Building Room E607 900 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23219 804-698-7514 Out of session: P.O. Box 15483 Chesapeake, VA 23328 547-3422 18th Senate District
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Sen. Louise L. Lucas (D) district18@senate.virginia.gov In session: P.O. Box 396 Richmond, VA 23218 Pocahontas Building Room E508 900 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23219 804-698-7518 Out of session: P.O. Box 700 Portsmouth, VA 23705 397-8209
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House of Delegates 64th House District Emily Brewer (R) DelEBrewer@house.virginia.gov In session: Pocahontas Building Room E414 900 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23219 804-698-1064 Out of session: P.O. Box 5 Smithfield, VA 23431 239-1213 75th House District Delegate Roslyn C. Tyler (D) DelRTyler@house.state.va.us
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. PUBLIC SCHOOLS
In session: Pocahontas Building Room E321 900 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23219 804-698-1075
The Isle of Wight County Public School system offers a comprehensive program for grades K-12, in addition to special programs for gifted students, students with special needs, remedial instruction in basic skills, Advanced Placement class-
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es, alternative education, pre-school and vocational education. There are more than 5,500 students currently enrolled in nine public schools. 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, VA 23430 More information: 357-4393 www.iwcs.k12.va.us SCHOOL BOARD Mission: The mission of Isle of Wight County Public Schools is to provide rigorous academic programs in a safe school environment that fosters high levels of student achievement. The division is committed to offering educational programs characterized by high academic standards that prepare students to exceed state and national accreditation standards. The curriculum will prepare students to be lifelong learners for the ever-changing global community. The Isle of Wight County School Board is an elected body of five citizens repre-
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senting each of the county’s five election districts. The board sets school policy and reviews administrative actions. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Board Room at the Courthouse Complex. Citizens who wish to address the School Board should contact the school administrative offices. The School Board consists of: Jackie Carr, Chairman, Carrsville District jwcarr@iwcs.k12.va.us Julia Perkins, Vice Chairman, Windsor District jperkins@iwcs.k12.va.us Victoria Hulick, Newport District vhulick@iwcs.k12.va.us Denise Tynes, Smithfield District dtynes@iwcs.k12.va.us Alvin Wilson, Hardy District alwilson@iwcs.k12.va.us School Board officials can be reached through the school superintendent’s office, 357-4393. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Carrollton Elementary School Principal — Robert D. Brennan 14440 New Towne Haven Lane, Carrollton 357-8850
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University of Mary Washington Geology Professor Jackie Gallagher and her students mapped grave locations at Ivy Hill Cemetery into the geographic information system, or GIS. Gallagher’s team numbered each tombstone with corresponding information, marking the stones for entry into the GIS system.
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Historic Ivy Hill Cemetery, dating back to the 19th century, is getting a push into the high-tech world of geographic mapping. A group of geography students from the University of Mary Washington spent a weekend earlier this year entering data about the cemetery into the geographic information system, or GIS. The plan is to create a layered and
searchable database and map for the cemetery, which is estimated to have about 900 graves, said Jackie Gallagher, professor of geography at Mary Washington. Listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places, Ivy Hill was created in 1886. The cemetery includes some of Smithfield’s prominent residents, such as P.D. Gwaltney, founder of the Gwaltney ham and peanut business;
Joel Holleman, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates in the early 1830s and 1841-44, and member of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1839; and Richard Randolph Turner, second in command of Libby Prison in Richmond during the Civil War. It is located off North Church Street in Smithfield. For the project, each grave received a number and the students used a GPS receiver to collect location information from satellites within four inches of
accuracy, said Gallagher. “That’s really, really good,” she said, adding that a cell phone can pinpoint a location within three to five feet. The students also photographed each gravestone to go along with the GPS data, as well as entered the individual’s name and the year of death. The iPads used by the students were connected to the GPS. The information will be paired with the inscriptions on the stones, which are
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already recorded by the cemetery, said Gallagher. Once that information is compiled and mapped through GIS, the database can be expanded to include folders on various families, said Gallagher. A geographic information system is a computer system that captures, stores, checks and displays data related to positions on the Earth’s surface. The GIS can show many types of information through layers, allowing people to more easily see and analyze patterns and relationships, according to National Geographic. Ivy Hill President Peyton Barlow is excited about the project. “It’s information we don’t have in any organized fashion, and this will organize it,” he said. Barlow said he’s asked questions all the time that he can’t answer, such as who is the oldest person buried in the cemetery. “I hate to say I don’t know, but that’s the truth,” he said. With a searchable database, Barlow said it will be possible to begin linking the various families together. Barlow said this will also be a boon for those doing genealogy work from other parts of the country. “People will be happy to be able to access it,” he said. Once the project is completed, Barlow hopes that a local person will be interested in keeping it updated as folks are added to the cemetery. Mary Washington graduate student Tom Moran, who had come to Smithfield for a wedding, initiated the project. He met up with Kathy Mountjoy, who gives tours of the cemetery and she organized the visit. Sophomore Matthew Bova, who was at Ivy Hill taking the photographs, said it was interesting to see the actual gravestone of someone he only knew of previously from an Excel spreadsheet. The goal is to finish the database and
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have it matched up with the graves on GIS. However, it will likely take another group of students to completely finish the project, Gallagher said, adding that it will ultimately be linked through the university, the cemetery website and Isle of Wight Tourism. Gallagher pointed out that many people are unaware of the career opportunities available with a geography major. Many students go on to work for government and other large organizations doing GIS mapping. “It’s huge,” she said and mentioned one student who is doing an internship with VDOT using GIS. “He’s graduating with a job. There are jobs in geography,” she said. In addition to cemetery plots, Ivy Hill Cemetery is moving into the future by offering a place for cremated remains. “The future is cremation,” said Ivy Hill Cemetery President Peyton Barlow. Currently, the cemetery has an area set aside that can accommodate 80 burials. For more information, call Barlow at 268-5831.
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University of Mary Washington student Samantha Melvin, left, holds a GIS receiver, while Matthew Bova digitally records information about the grave.
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Carrsville Elementary School Principal –— Pamela Hatfield 5355 Carrsville Highway, Carrsville 357-8844 Hardy Elementary School Principal — Shante Denson 9311 Hardy Circle, Smithfield 357-3204 Westside Elementary School Principal — Todd Christiansen 800 W. Main St., Smithfield 357-3021
Windsor Elementary School Principal — Ellen Couch 20008 Courthouse Highway, Windsor 242-4193 Middle Schools Georgie D. Tyler Middle School Principal — Jessica Harding 23320 N. Court St., Windsor 242-3229
Windsor High School Principal — Laura Sullivan 24 Church St., Windsor 242-6172
and attend the arts school in the afternoons. Auditions are conducted annually or on an as-needed basis. Students should see their guidance counselors for information.
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Smithfield Middle School Principal — Matthew Johnson 14175 Turner Drive, Smithfield 365-4100
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The Governor’s School for the Arts, located in Norfolk, offers intensive study in five arts areas: dance, vocal and instrumental music, visual arts, theater arts and performing arts. The programs are designed for students who demonstrate strong interests and abilities in the particular arts fields. Students who enroll in the school take academic classes in the mornings at their community high schools
One independent school is located in Isle of Wight County. Isle of Wight Academy is a non-sectarian, co-educational, nonprofit day school. Isle of Wight Academy offers pre-school through grade 12. Isle of Wight Academy www.iwacademy.com 17111 Courthouse Highway
One community college serves the Isle of Wight area. Paul D. Camp Community College offers oneand two-year vocational, technical and college-level programs at a center in Smithfield. PDCCC at Smithfield 253 James St. Smithfield, VA 23430 569-6700 www.pdc.edu
High Schools Smithfield High School Principal — Bryan Thrift 14171 Turner Drive, Smithfield 357-3108
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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 telephone directory. Isle of Wight is also home to hospitals and other medical facilities.
Riverside Convalescent Center, 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, Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin and Bon Secours Maryview in Portsmouth.
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
Bon Secours Maryview 3636 High St., Portsmouth 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 238-8751 www.bshr.com/primarycare Isle of Wight County Health Department 919 S. Church St., Smithfield 357-4177 www.vdh.state.va.us Eagle Harbor Primary Care 13478 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton
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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 Noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday See NEED TO KNOW page 11
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Chippokes Plantation State Park last year celebrated 400 years of continuous farming, marked with a new brick sign and the dedication of a memorial rosebush to former enslaved laborers. The milestone was marked with a quadricentennial event and attended by J. Harper Powell, the 10th great-grandson of the plantation’s first owner Capt. William Powell, for whom the new sign is dedicated. Capt. Powell was from Southwark, County of Surrey, in England. He is thought to be a shareholder in the Virginia Company of London in the Charter of 1609 at Jamestown. Native American artifacts and sites have been discovered at the park, and
historians believe that some small villages were located there before the property became a plantation, according to Friends of Chippokes volunteers Barbara Lindley and Anne Nall. The plantation itself was named for Native American chief Choupocke, known for his friendliness toward early English settlers, according of the National Park Service. In terms of African American history, slavery was a common practice at the plantation throughout its storied past, and the park’s Walnut Valley plantation house, river house, and the Jones-Stewart Mansion have adjacent structures that are former slave quarters, according to Park Manager Ben Richard. Following the Civil War, many former slaves stayed on the property and
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Top, a demonstration of early plowing methods during the former Pork, Peanut and Pine Festival, which used to be held at the park each July. The festival celebrated Surry County’s three major agricultural products. Above, the Farm and Forestry Museum showcases equipment used in the pre-industrial United States.
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worked as sharecroppers, said Nall. Among descendants of former slaves at the plantation was Henry Blount, born in 1865, who become a successful farm manager at Chippokes, according to an article published by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. According to Lindley, the surname ‘Blount’ is prevalent in Surry County and links back to the former farm manager. Former owner Albert Jones built the Jones-Stewart mansion house in 1860. It later became the home of Victor W. and Evelyn Stewart when they purchased the farm in 1918. Victor Stewart went on to build a house for Blount, and represents the first example of 20th-century architecture at Chippokes. Upon her death, Evelyn willed the plantation to the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1967 in memory of her late husband, with the stipulation that it would be continually farmed. Both of the Stewarts were buried in their favorite place — the garden at Chippokes. Today, the park encompasses a sprawling recreation site with an Olympic-size swimming pool, picnic areas, a campground, trails, a visitors’ center, and a museum. The original plantation and field houses stand as they did in the 1850s, offering visitors a glimpse into Virginia’s past. The circa-1770 Walnut Valley house at the park underwent a two-year, $1.4-million renovation that was completed recently, according to Richard. The house sleeps eight with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Peanuts, soybeans, cotton and grain are popular crops on the park’s 1,947 acres, and over the centuries, tobacco, peaches, apples, cattle and other stock The Jones-Stewart Mansion was built in 1860. were farmed at the plantation as well.
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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 More information: Blackwater Regional Library System, www.blackwaterlib.org ************************* MEDIA *************************
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.
Windsor Weekly 562-3187 editor@windsorweekly.com
Smithfield Times 228 Main St., Smithfield 357-3288 www.smithfieldtimes.com
WAVY-TV 10, NBC affiliate 300 Wavy St., Portsmouth 393-1010 www.wavy.com
Suffolk News-Herald 130 S. Saratoga St., Suffolk 539-3437 www.suffolknewsherald.com
WTKR-TV 3, CBS affiliate 720 Boush St., Norfolk 446-1000 www.wtkr.com
Tidewater News 1000 Armory Drive, Franklin 562-3187 www.thetidewaternews.com
WSKY-TV 4, independent station 218 Salters Creek Road, Hampton 382-0004 www.sky4tv.com
Daily Press 703 Mariners Row, Newport News 247-4600 www.dailypress.com
WHRO-TV 15, PBS affiliate 5200 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk 889-9400 www.whro.org
Virginian-Pilot 150 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk 446-2000 www.pilotonline.com
WGNT-TV 27, The CW affiliate 720 Boush St., Norfolk 446-1000 www.wtkr.com
RADIO STATIONS
WTVZ-TV 33, MyTVZ affiliate 900 Granby St., Norfolk 622-3333 www.mytvz.com
Numerous AM and FM stations are received from the Hampton Roads area.
For those who need to know, there’s bound to be a way to find it out.
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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
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
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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: 357-2291 BOAT RAMPS AND MARINAS Brown’s Marina 10230 Brown Marina Road, Carrollton 357-4459 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 Joyner’s Bridge Boat Ramp Access to the Blackwater River at the Route 611 crossing. Smithfield Station 415 S. Church St., Smithfield 357-7700 www.smithfieldstation.com
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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
Isle of Wight County offers a variety of parks and community centers where residents can enjoy a wide range of activities and programs.
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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 365-4774 www.cypresscreekgolfersclub.com HEALTH CLUBS Luter Family YMCA 259 James St., Smithfield 365-4060 James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA 300 Crescent Drive, Franklin 562-3491 Suffolk Family YMCA
IW Parks and Recreation Department www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us/parks-and-recreation 13036 Nike Park Road Carrollton, VA 23314 357-2291 Camptown Park and the Otelia J. Rainey Community Center A 15-acre facility with lighted basketball courts, lighted tennis courts, baseball/ softball field, picnic shelter, walking trail, playground area and soccer complex. 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 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 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 tennis 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 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
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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 356-9572 for more information about trash disposal. Transfer Station The Southeastern Public Service 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: 420-4700 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 516-2850 Carroll Bridge 17634 Carroll Bridge Road, Windsor 356-1018 Carrsville 6135 Carrsville Highway, Carrsville 516-2851
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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 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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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 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. 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 857-9700 for more information. More information: 242-4288.
************************* SERVICES ************************* 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 www.dmv.state.va.us
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Isle of Wight Treasurer’s Office 17090 Monument Circle No. 123, Isle of Wight 365-6228 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. See NEED TO KNOW page 17
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The members of Forte have played together so long that they no longer need to rehearse. The Smithfield-based jazz band got its start 25 years ago, but prior to that, five of its seven members had attended Smithfield and Surry high schools and participated in their music programs in the late 1970s and early ’80s. Brian Pinner, who plays saxophone, James Ford on the keyboard, Jeff Bradby on guitar, percussionist Darryl Rawlings and vocalist Shevonne Newby got their start under the tutelage of James Carver Jr. at Smithfield High School and George Fauntleroy at Surry. Other core members include Daniel Quackenbush (bass) and Michael Warren (congas). Their first band was called M’prov and the group played improvisation for three years, said Pinner. Pinner’s father, Wilmer Pinner Jr., turned him onto jazz a child. “He didn’t know it, but I used to sneak his records out and listen to them. My dad didn’t play but he was one heck of a vocalist. My dad had recordings from jazz artists like Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Canonball Adderley and George Benson. I’ve liked jazz since,” said Pinner. Forte is known throughout the Hampton Roads region and performs regularly at the Summer Concert series in downtown Smithfield. Forte has also played as far away as Ohio, where they did a wedding reception, said Pinner, adding that most of their gigs come through word of mouth. Despite their busy schedule, the core group manages to make nearly all performances, but occasionally they need a “sit in,” said Bradby. The “sit in” will bring his or her own style, and that is when the band’s signature sound gets shaken up a bit, said Bradby. While Forte and the sub may know the same song, each has his or her own way to play it, especially with jazz, said Pinner. “It’s easier for us to adjust for them,” said Pinner, whose voice itself is like smooth jazz.
Jazz is the hardest genre to follow because there is so much improvisation and so many chord changes, said Pinner. In a pop song, there might be four chord changes, but in jazz there might be one in every other measure, said Pinner. Pinner and Bradby also “sit in” for other groups in the region and sometimes form their own, depending on the occasion. It’s not uncommon for musicians to cross-pollinate. Bradby rustled up two friends to put together a combo for a senior bingo luncheon here last fall, while Pinner also dabbles in blues, rock, R&B and gospel. Bradby said the opportunity to play with other musicians and groups, as well as performing other types of music lets him stretch his legs, so to speak. He also plays at his church, First Gravel Hill Baptist. “This is a good chance to get my repertoire of gospel up,” said Bradby. In the end, Forte, and jazz, is their core. “I love jazz because of the people who listen to jazz, the way they appreciate the art form and the fact that I’m able to translate some of that appreciation into SUBMITTED PHOTOS a meaningful performance,” said Pinner. Forte, rear left to right: Brian Pinner, Darryl Rawlings, Daniel Quackenbush, Jeffrey Bradby. Front, left to Bradby boils it down to one word: right: Felix Valderrama, Shevonne Newby and James Ford. “Freedom.”
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More information: Virginia Cooperative Extension Office 17100 Monument Circle, Suite B 365-6261 www.ext.vt.edu IDENTIFICATION
Social Security cards can be issued through the Social Security Administration. More information: Social Security Administration 502 Hillpoint Blvd., Suffolk 1-866-835-7769 www.socialsecurity.gov State identification cards and driver’s licenses can be issued through the Department of Motor Vehicles More information: Department of Motor Vehicles 912 S. Church St., Smithfield 497-7100
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www.dmv.state.va.us OTHER LICENSES
Animal, dog or cat: Isle of Wight Treasurer’s Office 365-6228 Business Isle of Wight Commissioner of the Revenue 365-6222 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 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.
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SMITHFIELD, ISLE OF WIGHT, OR NEARBY Bacon’s Castle Museum One of the oldest English brick structures in the country 465 Bacons Castle Trail, Surry 357-5976 www.preservationvirginia.org/visit/historicproperties/bacons-castle Chippokes Farm & Forestry Museum 868 Plantation Road, Surry 294-3439 www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/chippokesfarm-museum Great Dismal Swamp National wildlife refuge with walking trails and canoe/boat access to Lake Drummond 3100 Desert Road, Suffolk 986-3705 www.fws.gov/refuge/great_dismal_ swamp
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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
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 16thcentury 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 357-7707 www.smithfieldarts.org 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
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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 place to live and do business. 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:
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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. Council members include: Mayor T. Carter Williams; Valerie Butler; Michael Smith; Wayne Hall; Denise Tynes; Randy Pack; and Beth Haywood. Reach Town Council members through the town manager’s office, 365-9505.
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TOWN OFFICES
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All town offices are located within a block of each other within the Historic District of town.
More information: Emergency, 911 Non-emergency, 357-3247 Crime Line, 1-888-LOCK-U-UP
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 Carrsville Volunteer Fire Departments and the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s office. More information: Emergency, 911 Non-emergency, 357-3231 www.smithfieldvfd.com
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OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS 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 ************************* TOWN of WINDSOR ************************* The town of Windsor keeps chugging along. It was the growth of iron rails that helped spark life into Windsor.
activities such as ribbon-cutting ceremonies and get-togethers. More information: Sanford “Sandy” Wanner Interim Town Manager 8 E. Windsor Blvd., Windsor 242-4288 www.windsor-va.gov TOWN COUNCIL
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 town was chartered in 1902.
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.
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.
The Municipal Center is located at 8 East Windsor Blvd, Windsor.
The mayor, in addition to presiding over council meetings, also participates in civic
Members of the council include Mayor Glyn T. Willis; Vice Mayor Durwood V. Scott; Greg Willis; Kelly Blankenship; George Stubbs; J. Randy Carr; and Walter Bernacki. 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. More information: Emergency, 911 Non-emergency, 242-3191 www.windsorvfd.com The Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad provides emergency services to the town of Windsor and the central portion of Isle of Wight County. More information: Emergency, 911 Non-emergency, 242-6760
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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 *************************
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The mortgage papers are signed. The moving van has unpacked and left. Now what? You need to know how to turn on your utilities. The following listing is of utilities that serve portions of this area. Call the telephone numbers for more information about getting hooked up. CABLE TELEVISION Charter Spectrum 1-877-906-9121 for new service www.spectrum.com ELECTRICITY Dominion Energy 1-866-366-4357 www.dominionenergy.com Community Electric Cooperative 52 W. Windsor Blvd., Windsor 242-6181
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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. The registrar’s offices are located at 17106 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight.
Verizon 757-954-6222 www.verizon.com
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WATER & SEWER Isle of Wight County, Public Utilities, 3656284 Town of Smithfield, Water and Sewer Department, 365-4200 Town of Windsor, Public Utilities, 242-4288 ************************* VOTING *************************
Isle of Wight Voter Registrar’s Office, 3656230 or www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us. ************************* POST OFFICES ************************* There are several post offices in and around Isle of Wight County. These include:
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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 Smithfield Post Office 234 Main St., Smithfield Windsor Post Office 4 E. Windsor Blvd., Windsor Zuni Post Office 5375 Windsor Blvd., Zuni
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