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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
2016 Isle of Wight Handbook of Supervisors, which are generally held on the third Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Board Room at the Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex. Citizens are invited to speak during the Citizen Comments section of each regular board meeting, and regular public hearings on particular topics are held at 7 p.m. during the regular meetings. Special meetings are held when needed. 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 approximately 30 days after each meeting. You may also review minutes and agendas online at www.co.isle-of-wight. va.us.
William M. McCarty Newport District 356-1515 wmccarty@isleofwightus.net
The Board of Supervisors members are:
Richard L. “Dick” Grice Smithfield District 365-9241 rgrice@isleofwightus.net
Rex Alphin, Chairman Carrsville District 562-6156 ralphin@isleofwightus.net
Joel C. Acree Windsor District 255-2705 jacree@isleofwightus.net
Rudolph Jefferson, ViceChairman Hardy District 357-7359 rudolph.jefferson@ isleofwightus.net
The Board of Supervisors can be reached through the county administrator’s office, 365-6204.
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CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
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.
the Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex.
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.
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
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.
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
The Clerk’s Office is located at
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
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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 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 Mark A. Marshall, Sheriff mmarshall@isleofwightus.net P.O. Box 75 17110 Monument Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397 357-2151 (non-emergency) TREASURER
3 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: 4Real Estate tax: 85 cents per $100 of assessed value (as of April 2016), payable in two installments due June 5 and Dec. 5 4Personal Property tax: $4.50 per $100 of assessed value (as of April 2016) on vehicles, motorcycles, motor homes and trailers, payable in two installments due June 5 and Dec. 5. 4Boat: $1 per $100 of assessed value due Dec. 5. 4Dog and Cat licenses: There is a $7 fee for a spayed/
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You can get your fill of fresh produce, locally raised meats and much more in Smithfield. With few exceptions, Smithfield Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday between March 19 and Oct. 29 in the parking lot of the Bank of Southside Virginia, 115 Main St. Cheryl Ketchum, the county tourism department’s market manager, says she tries to have at least 65 vendors, all with locally-grown foods raised within 100 miles of Smithfield. Farm produce receives top priority, Ketchum said. Then she fills in gaps and diversifies with vendors who make quality, handcrafted items, such as unique jewelry, crafts, food items and skin-care products. Several hundred will typically attend the market on a routine weekend, Ketchum said. Smithfield’s markets tend to draw from beyond the immediate area, Ketchum said. Often, she meets people from as far as Richmond and Virginia Beach with plans to make it an all-day trip to small-town Smithfield.
“It’s people who are looking for a nearby getaway,” she said. With the growth in northern Isle of Wight in recent years, Carrollton has its own midweek farmers markets from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays between June 15 and Aug. 31. Usually, 10 to 15 vendors focusing specifically on fresh produce participate in the parking lot of Old Point National Bank. Going into their second season, the Vintage Markets — held once every spring and fall — play on both the public’s love of antiques and repurposing. “Millennials, in particular, are really into repurposed vintage items and industrial antiques,” said Ketchum. “Repurposing is good for the environment… and for millennials trying to furnish houses, it allows them to buy something nostalgic, unique and less expensive than a furniture store.” The vintage shows feature a little of everything, with the only rule being that it should be “repurposed.” Almost anything goes, including pallet art, old table linens, painted chairs and coffee tables from the 1970s, and small antiques
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dating back to the 1970s. Both vintage markets drew roughly 7,000 people each, Ketchum said. The next Vintage Market is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8. “I’m still stunned by that turnout,” she added. “Maybe because it’s a lot of free activities for the family.” Several times a year, particularly around holidays, Ketchum arranges specialty
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markets. This year, Smithfield will have a fall festival market on Oct. 29, Thanksgiving market on Nov. 19 and a Christmas market on Dec. 3. The annual Christmas Evening Market will be held Dec. 10, from 3 to 9 p.m. The downtown location is one key to the market’s success, said vendor Jake Browder. That covers the locals who
want to come and socialize and the tourists who happen to stumble upon it while visiting historic Smithfield, he said. For vendors, the location is a good cross between urban and rural, he added. “We also have good leadership behind the scene. Cheryl is creative and willing to take risks,” he said.
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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 2018 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 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: Sanford B. Wanner, interim county administrator (as of April 2016) admn@isleofwighus.net P.O. Box 80 17090 Monument Circle Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6204 STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS Governor Governor Terry McAuliffe P.O. Box 1475 Richmond, VA 23218 804-786-2211 The Virginia General Assembly begins each year on the second Wednesday in January. During oddnumbered years, a short 45day session is held. During even-numbered years, a 60day session is conducted. Following are the elected officials representing Isle of Wight County.
5 STATE SENATE 3rd Senate District Sen. Thomas K. Norment Jr. (R) district03@senate.virginia.gov In session: P.O. Box 396 Richmond, VA 23218 General Assembly Building Room 626 804-698-7503 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 General Assembly Building Room 323 804-698-7514 Out of session: P.O. Box 15483 Chesapeake, VA 23328 547-3422
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More information: Virginia General Assembly, virginiageneralassembly.gov Office of the Governor, governor.virginia.gov United States Senate, senate. gov House of Representatives, house.gov ************************* EDUCATION ************************* 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 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 classes, 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 More information: 357-4393 www.iwcs.k12.va.us
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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 everchanging global community. The Isle of Wight
County School Board is an elected body of five citizens representing 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: 4Julia Perkins, Chairman, Windsor District jperkins@iwcs.k12.va.us 4Robert Eley, Vice-Chairman, Carrsville District reley@iwcs.k12.va.us 4Kirstin Cook, Smithfield District kcook@iwcs.k12.va.us 4Vicky Hulick, Newport District
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vhulick@iwcs.k12.va.us 4Alvin Wilson, Hardy District alwilson@iwcs.k12.va.us School Board officials can be reached through the school superintendent’s office, 3574393. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Carrollton Elementary School Principal — Carla Berrier 14440 New Towne Haven Lane, Carrollton 357-8850 Carrsville Elementary School Principal –— Clint Walters 5355 Carrsville Highway, Carrsville 357-8844 Hardy Elementary School Principal — Shante Denson 9311 Hardy Circle, Smithfield 357-3204 Westside Elementary School Principal — Marsha Cale 800 W. Main St., Smithfield 357-3021 Windsor Elementary School Principal — Ellen Couch 20008 Courthouse Highway, Windsor 242-4193
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Smithfield Middle School Principal — Fred Eng 14175 Turner Drive, Smithfield 365-4100 Georgie D. Tyler Middle School Principal — Dr. Steve Marable 23320 N. Court St., Windsor 242-3229 HIGH SCHOOLS Smithfield High School Principal — Casey M. Roberts 14171 Turner Drive, Smithfield 357-3108 Windsor High School Principal — Daniel Soderholm 24 Church St., Windsor 242-6172 GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL 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
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7 in the school take academic classes in the mornings at their home schools and attend the arts school in the afternoons for three hours. Auditions are conducted annually or on an as-needed basis. Students should see their guidance counselors for information. INDEPENDENT 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 preschool through grade 12. Isle of Wight Academy www.iwacademy.com 17111 CourthouseHighway. Isle of Wight, VA 23397 357-3866 COMMUNITY COLLEGES One community college serves the Isle of Wight area. Paul D. Camp Community College offers one- and twoyear 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
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Carrollton Elementary School is one of five public elementary schools serving Isle of Wight County. The school system also has two middle schools and two high schools, along with Isle of Wight Academy, a private, independent school.
************************* 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 telephone 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 Family Medicine offers family practice, pediatrics and internal medicine and more from its facilities. Close by is Smithfield Physical Therapy. Both centers are divisions of Sentara Health System, a leader in health care in
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Nine builders have committed to participate in the Peninsula Housing & Builders Association’s Parade of Homes, set for Founders Pointe in Carrollton in October. The Builders’ Lot Draw was held earlier this year at the Founders Pointe Residents’ Club, where contractors selected lots on the new lakefront culde-sac. The event will run from Oct. 6-16, with the possibility of adding the weekend of Oct. 21-23. Participating builders include ABT Custom Homes, Birdsong Builders, Crocker & Foster Custom Homes, Edgerton Contracting, Garnett Construction, Hohmann Builders, Ore Builders, Sasser Construction and Saybrook Homes. East West Partners, a
Hampton Roads developer, started the luxury waterfront Founders Pointe community 10 years ago. Today, more than 200 families call it home. Founders Pointe has twice been selected “Community of the Year” by Peninsula Housing & Builders Association and was the host of the Tidewater Builders Association Homearama in the spring of 2010. The 325-acre community is East West Partners’ third community in Isle of Wight County, joining Gatling Pointe and Eagle Harbor. East West also hosted two major home shows at its Harbour View community in Suffolk, The Riverfront. “Because of the central location to both the Peninsula and to Southside Hampton Roads, our past home shows drew large crowds during the 16-day event,” said Branch Lawson, president of the
'We are thrilled to be bringing the Parade of Homes back to Isle of Wight County'
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The Peninsula Housing and Builders Association is holding its 2016 Parade of Homes in Founders Pointe.in October.
Hampton Roads division for East West. “We drew over 80,000 people to the 2001 and 2011 Homearamas in The Riverfront, and over 55,000 attended our Parade of Homes in Gatling Pointe South in 1993.” “We are thrilled to be bringing the Parade of Homes back to Isle of Wight County for our fourth home show,”
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said Leslie Martin, the PHBA chief executive officer. “The new lakefront street that East West is developing is the perfect site for a parade. There’s a lot of enthusiasm and support for this site, and we think everyone will be impressed with the quality and value this parade will offer.” Mark Edwards, senior vicepresident/broker for East West
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919 S. Church St., Smithfield 357-4177 www.vdh.state.va.us Eagle Harbor Primary Care 13478 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton 238-7043 www.riversideonline.com Riverside Regional Medical Center 500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News 594-2000 www.riversideonline.com Sentara Obici Hospital 2800 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk 934-4000 www.sentara.com
Sentara St. Luke’s Healthcare Campus 20209 Sentara Way, Carrollton 542-1000 www.sentara.com Smithfield Medical Center 919 S. Church St., Smithfield Sentara Belleharbour 3920 Bridge Road, Suffolk 983-0000 www.sentara.com Southampton Memorial Hospital 100 Fairview Drive, Franklin 569-6100 www.smhfranklin.com ************************* LIBRARIES *************************
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The Carrollton Public Library serves Isle of Wight’s fastest-growing area. Other county branches of the Blackwater Regional Library are located in Smithfield and Windsor.
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 Noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Closed
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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
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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
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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
11 and cheerleading. More information: 357-2291 BOAT RAMPS AND MARINAS Brown’s Marina 10230 Brown’s Marina Road, Carrollton 357-4459 Gatling Pointe Yacht Club 903 Gatling Pointe Parkway, Smithfield 357-0693 gpyc@charter.net Jones Creek Boat Ramp Two boat ramps, a fishing pier, staging area and tie-down area
and then into the Pagan River. 301 Jericho Road, Smithfield 365-4200 www.windsorcastlepark.com
on Jones Creek. Boundary Lane, Carrollton 357-2291 Smithfield Station 415 S. Church St., Smithfield 357-7700
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Tyler’s Beach Boat Ramp Access to James River Tyler’s Beach Road, Rushmere 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
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.
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There’s something for just about every taste in Isle of Wight County. From bucolic farm scenes to the Smithfield’s hip downtown, from the industrial meatpacking district to the quiet marshes that feed the Pagan River — you can find just about any lifestyle or diversion to make you happy. And if it’s simply sightseeing you’re after, it would be hard to beat the swath of the county that runs along Route 10, through Smithfield and into Fort Boykins. Grab your camera one fine spring day, hop in the car and go explore. It’s easy to find something new and unusual — or something old and familiar — to catch your attention.
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missile history BY ALLISON T. WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Unbeknownst to many, the Carrollton Nike Missile Battery — now Nike Park, home of the Isle of Wight Parks and Recreation Department — played a pivotal role in protecting Hampton Roads’ military installations during the Cold War. “When the Russians exploded their first atomic bomb inside their own country in August 1949, it was a wake-up call for America,” said Isle of Wight historian Albert Burckard. “For years, we had had a monopoly on everything … but all that changed when they got the bomb.” Fear of Soviet bombings sparked the United States to create a network of 200 surface-to-air missile systems around major cities and military installations in the United States. Eight of those facilities in Hampton Roads, including at Nike Park in Carrollton and what is now Bennett’s Creek Park in Suffolk, were operational by 1954. According to Burckard, the Carrollton Nike Missile Battery had two areas — a launch site and a control site — connected by an underground cable system that allowed troops to communicate with one another. If Norfolk had sent word of an impending attack, troops at the eight Nike bases around Hampton Roads would have manned their stations to
deploy 32 20-foot surface-toair missiles to intercept them, Burkhardt said. Once the missiles had been deployed, a radar system at Jones Creek would have guided them to their targets. The Carrollton Nike Missile Battery operated from 1954 to 1961; it closed after the government upgraded its missile system to include nuclear warheads. The military used the facility for a few more years, and then eventually deeded the property over to Isle of Wight County. But those who are looking for the Nike Park’s military history can still find evidence of it, said Burckard. The county has signs up, and he gives a guided walking tour once a month. At Nike Park, all the original buildings — from the mess halls and exchange to private residences that once served as military housing — still stand. The magazine site is still recognizable, with a surface concrete pad, blast deflectors and raised areas near the elevator doors still in place. Several years ago, when the county talked about razing the old buildings to build a new parks and recreation facility, Burckard fought against it. “This is a historic gem, and the original buildings make this one of the best preserved sites in the world,” he said. “If the visual, hands-on structures are gone, people will forget about its historical value.”
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Historian Albert Burckard gives monthly tours sharing Nike Park’s Cold War history.
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Soldiers staffed the Carrollton Nike Missile Battery — today's Nike Park — from 1954 to 1961.
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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/ 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
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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
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‘Southern Bubbly’ in Smithfield
BY ALLISON T. WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
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Most teenagers want a car for their 16th birthday. When Natasha Huff, owner of Smithfield Winery, hit that milestone birthday, she remembers asking for — and receiving — a riddling rack. A riddling rack is crucial in the process of making sparkling wine, allowing bottles to be hand-turned, inclined and stored at specific angles to create texture. “I’ve been making and experimenting with wine for 15 years,” said Huff, a 2011 Sweet Briar College graduate with an engineering degree. “I love the whole process. It’s my passion.” In 2012, Huff studied viticulture and enology — grape horticulture and winemaking respectively — at the University of CaliforniaDavis. In January, after four years of planning, planting and preparing, Huff opened the Smithfield Winery. The small winery and tasting room at 121 N. Church St., in downtown Smithfield, is charmingly rustic and specializes in sparkling wines that Huff calls “Southern Bubbly.”
All five of her sparkling wines, which range from white to red, are made in the onsite production area and from grapes produced locally. Three years ago, Huff leased five acres of land at Windsor Castle Park from the town and put in a small vineyard. She’s expecting her vineyard to produce 10 or 11 tons of grapes this fall — three white and nine red varieties. She will also continue to buy other grapes — last year, 20 tons — from another Smithfield vineyard. When the grapes are ready, usually between August and October, it's all-hands-ondeck for her family, Huff said, “When the grapes are ready, there is only a small window of time to get them in, and there’s no wiggle room,” Huff said, adding that she often spends nights in the building during harvest season. “We don’t outsource anything; we do it all here,” she said. “I’m very hands-on, and I love to get my hands dirty, drive the tractor and work on things myself. I’m trying to delegate more. We use every part of the grape. Anything left is taken back out into the fields and composted around the vines.”
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Natasha Huff shows off her special “Southern bubbly” at the Smithfield Winery.
Sparking wines go through two fermentations, the second of which is the laborious, timeintensive process of handriddling or turning that makes it bubbly, Huff said. “I could cut the process short, but I love the challenge of the second fermentation, of
making it soft and bubbly,” she said. For now, Smithfield Winery is open from 1 to 6 p.m. Fridays, noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. But that’s likely to change soon. The winery has bought the adjacent building, and is
adding a 200-seat ballroom venue, more production space and expanding the tasting room. “The support we have had from Smithfield has been amazing,” Huff said. “I love it and I think customers enjoy the experience.”
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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 359-0846 ************************* 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 356-9572 for more information about trash disposal. Transfer Station The Southeast Public Service Authority (SPSA) operates a refuse transfer station on Route
620 (13191 Foursquare Road, Smithfield) which includes a Household Hazardous Waste Collection area for residents to dispose of unwanted chemicals such as paint, and used motor oil. Collection is done at a limited time; call SPSA for more details. More information: 420-4700 Convenience Centers The county operates eight fullservice, manned convenience centers to accept trash. Contact Public Works for more information. Camptown 34010 Carver Road, Franklin Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 516-2850 Carroll Bridge 17634 Carroll Bridge Road, Windsor Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Friday 356-1018 Carrsville 6135 Carrsville Highway,
17 Carrsville Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Wednesday 516-2851 Crocker’s 9421 Whispering Pines Trail, Windsor Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Monday, Wednesday and Friday 356-1026 Jones Creek 21203 Boundary Road, Carrollton Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Wednesday and Thursday 356-1037 Stave Mill 23254 Stave Mill Road, Windsor Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday 242-3597 Walters 3403 Burdette Road, Carrsville Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 516-2852
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each resident with one can each. 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. The Town of Windsor has established a franchise agreement with All Virginia Environmental Services to provide door-to-door recycling collections. Contact AVES at 357-9997 for more information. More information: 242-4288.
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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
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an inspection at a licensed garage.
More information: Department of Motor Vehicles 912 S. Church St., Smithfield 497-7100 www.dmv.state.va.us Isle of Wight Treasurer’s Office Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex, 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 365-6266 Virginia Employment Commission
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Western Tidewater Health District 919 S. Church St., Smithfield 357-4177 www.vdh.state.va.us ************************* 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. 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.apva.org/baconscastle Chippokes Farm & Forestry Museum 868 Plantation Road, Surry 294-3625 www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_ parks/chf.shtml 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
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 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 357-7707 www.smithfieldarts.org Smithfield Little Theater Community theater with a
19 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 18th- and 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 smalltown atmosphere, good school system, and affordable housing all make Smithfield an
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The Isle of Wight Museum’s exhibits include prehistoric fossils, Native American and Colonial artifacts, a turn-of-the-century country store, displays interpreting the Smithfield ham industry and the world’s oldest, edible cured ham.
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
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Carrollton, the heart of one of Isle of Wight County’s targeted growth districts, has seen a surge of small businesses opening in recent months. More than seven new businesses have opened so far this year in the Newport Development District, said Tom Elder, the county’s director of economic development. The Newport District includes most of U.S. Route 17 through Carrollton, Brewers Neck Boulevard and U.S. Route 10, between Tan Road and the town of Smithfield. 7-Eleven has a store under construction near Eagle Harbor and Rite Aid has filed site plans to build a new store at Smith’s Neck Road and Route 17, Elder said. Developers are building Carrollton Manor, a subdivision of 43 single-family homes off Route 17, now. Benn’s Grant, a mixed-use development of retail, 240 apartments and 280 single-family homes that has been in the works for years, is finally under construction. “We have a lot of growth
coming this way,” Elder said. “Eagle Harbor is largely completed, and new apartments are under construction. “It’s a busy corridor … with a tremendous traffic count — 24,000 vehicles a day. Residential rooftops drive retail development … so we hope to see more retail and medical offices in the future.” Among the new businesses to have opened in Carrollton this year are: 4GameShop, a video game store, located in Carrollton Cove Shoppes, 15042 Carrollton Blvd.; 4Healing Hands Home Health Care, an agency catering to the needs of the elderly, mentally and physically challenged, also located in Carrollton Cove Shoppes; 4Little Black Dress, located at 5137 Carrollton Blvd., a consignment shop specializing in wedding gowns and prom attire; 4A Verizon Wireless Store mobile phone store located at 13440 Carrollton Blvd.; 4Stateline Realty, located in the Kantsios Building at 15221 Carrollton Blvd.; 4Amanda Rachael
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GameShop is one of the newest businesses to open this year along the U.S. Route 17 corridor in Carrollton.
Photography, located at 15064 Carrollton Blvd.; 4And Baeza’s Auto Sales, located at 22313 Brewer’s Neck Blvd. Dan Lawson, co-owner of Stateline Realty, which expanded from Chesapeake to Carrollton recently, is excited about his firm’s new office. “I think it’s a good opportunity,” he said. “It’s a growing area, and we can pick up a lot of traffic from Hampton, Newport News and North Suffolk.
“We are starting small and will expand as business grows. We’re just trying to get our name and presence out here now.” Brenda Benn, owner of Healing Hands, recently moved her business from Newport News to Carrollton. “Carrollton is a growing area … and so many homes and businesses are being built here right now,” she said. “I feel really good about the potential growth in this area, and I wanted to be part of it.”
Elder hopes the county can attract more retailers to the thriving Carrollton area within the next five years, including an upscale grocer and a sporting goods store, along with more medical offices. “The key to generating that retail growth is going to be attracting more daytime employment opportunities, such as medical offices, to the area,” he added.
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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 ribboncutting ceremonies and gettogethers. 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.
Council members include: T. Carter Williams, mayor; Andrew C. Gregory, vice mayor; Connie Chapman; 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.
21 357-3247 (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 POLICE DEPARTMENT More information: Emergency, 911 Non-emergency, 357-3247 Crime Line, 1-888-LOCK-U-UP OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS Animal Control, 365-6318 Building and Zoning Permits, 365-6213 Voter Registrar, 365-6230 Planning Commission, 3654200 Trash Collection, 357-9997 Street Lights Out, 365-4253 Water and Sewer Department, 365-4254
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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 town was chartered in 1902. 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 mayor, in addition to presiding over council meetings, also participates in civic activities such as ribboncutting ceremonies and gettogethers. More information: Michael R. Stallings Jr. Town Manager mstallings@windsor-va.gov 8 E. Windsor Blvd., Windsor 242-4288 www.windsor-va.gov
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. The Municipal Center is located at 8 East Windsor Blvd, Windsor. Members of the council include: Carita J. Richardson, mayor; Tony Ambrose; J. Clinton Bryant; Durwood V. Scott; Greg Willis; N. Macon Edwards III and Patty Flemming. 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
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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 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 Non-emergency, 242-6799 OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS Planning and Zoning, 2424288 Public Utilities, water service, 242-4288 Public Works, trash collection, 242-4288 *************************
2016 Isle of Wight Handbook 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. 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 Communications 1-877-906-9121 www.charter.com ELECTRICITY Dominion Virginia Power 1-866-366-4357 www.dom.com Community Electric Cooperative 52 W. Windsor Blvd., Windsor
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.
242-6181 www.comelec.coop NATURAL GAS Columbia Gas of Virginia 800-543-8911 www.columbiagasva.com TELEPHONE Verizon 757-954-6222 www.verizon.com WATER & SEWER Isle of Wight County, Public Utilities, 365-6284 Town of Smithfield, Water and Sewer Department, 365-4200 Town of Windsor, Public Utilities, 242-4288 ************************* VOTING ************************* There are many opportunities
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. More information: Isle of Wight Voter Registrar’s Office, 365-6230 or www.
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************************* POST OFFICES ************************* 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
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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