The Callao Ruritans held their annual Oyster Roast November 7 at Keyser’s Brothers Crab House in Lottsburg. The traditional dinner of steamed oysters, crackers, cheese, ham sandwiches and Philip Deitz’s homemade seafood sauce was attended by almost 30 members and guests including three charter members of the 43-year-old club. The oyster roast was in appreciation to the individuals who put in a long summer of hard work that provided
When Steve Weddle’s novel “Country Hardball” hit the bookstands on Monday, Nov. 18, it was a date that served a dual purpose. It marked the beginning of Weddle’s career as a published novelist, but the end of a long journey of reflection and perspiration. “People ask me how long it took to write, and I tell them that we sold the book when I was 42, so it took me
A historical highway marker that was unveiled yesterday in Lancaster County drew attention to the courageous stand of one American privateer during one of the largest naval battles in Virginia waters in the War of 1812. The unveiling ceremony for the marker “Capture of the Dolphin” took place Tuesday, Dec. 3 just off of Route 3 at Willaby’s Café in White Stone. Historian Stuart Butler, County Supervisors Wally Beauchamp and
If Jan Bates sees a need, she does something about it. Recently, Bates, the children’s librarian at the Northumberland Public Library, realized that home schooled children don’t have the same access to libraries as children in school do. The public library is there for them but it may not come to mind and, even if it does, the children’s use of it may not be as full as it can
Several standouts from this year’s football season have been named to the first 2013 Conference 43 Football Teams. Senior Ricky Gibson, of Lancaster, and junior Sterling Hammond, of Essex, each received the highest honor bestowed on any player. Gibson was named the offensive back and offensive player of the year. Hammond, on the other side of the football, was named the defensive back and defensive player of the year for
The weather is getting a bit cooler around the Northern Neck for high school sports spectators. But they shouldn’t be concerned too long because the winter sports season begins following Thanksgiving. This will be the first year for winter high school teams entering into the new classification realignment, which was issued by the executive committee of the Virginia High School League. As a result Washington & Lee, Essex, Lancaster and
The Northumberland Lady Indians volleyball season ended last Friday at the Siegel Center in Richmond. This came after falling 3-0, to eventual state champion Auburn High School. After watching Altavista get by Galax High, three games to one, the Lady Indians hit the court against a taller and well coached Lady Eagles squad. For their overall play and attitude, the Indians received the Sportsmanship Award from the Virginia High School
The Callao Ruritans held their annual Oyster Roast November 7 at Keyser’s Brothers Crab House in Lottsburg. The traditional dinner of steamed oysters, crackers, cheese, ham sandwiches and Philip Deitz’s homemade seafood sauce was attended by almost 30 members and guests including three charter members of the 43-year-old club. The oyster roast was in appreciation to the individuals who put in a long summer of hard work that provided
Reading Partners, a program at Northumberland Elementary School, received a $1000 donation last week from Metrocast, a company now adding high-speed internet service to areas previously unable to get the service. The donation will go to buy new books, according to Liz Headley, Reading Recovery teacher at NES and Coordinator for Reading Partners. The NES Reading Partners program pairs a child with a volunteer to offer extra assistance with reading
It started with John Cornwell placing flags on Henderson United Methodist Church veteran’s graves for Veteran’s Day in honor of their sacrifice. It evolved, with the help of many contributors and the skill of Wellington Nash plus others such as: Butch O’Bier, Allen Crowder, Jack Dawson, Len Orem, Millard Stevens, Mac Tignor and others working in the sun along with John, pouring concrete to build much of it into the
More than a hundred people showed up in Heathsville for the “Super Raffle” drawing by the Friends of the Library Sunday afternoon. The event, accompanied by a special drawing for a large doll house that was raffled by the Northumberland Public Library’s board of trustees and a silent auction went on for two hours as guests partook of a wide array of snacks and potables. The Boys and Girls Club
Drizzling rain and misty weather scared off some of the vendors who had been expected at Fairfields United Methodist Church’s fall festival in Burgess Saturday, but enough showed up to make the event a true festival. Bob Williams, who was keeping tabs on the vendors and asking them about how their sales went, said that only 16 of 40 showed up but they reported sales ranging from “good” to excellent.”
When Steve Weddle’s novel “Country Hardball” hit the bookstands on Monday, Nov.
A historical highway marker that was unveiled yesterday in Lancaster County drew
Several standouts from this year’s football season have been named to the
The weather is getting a bit cooler around the Northern Neck for
The Callao Ruritans held their annual Oyster Roast November 7 at
Reading Partners, a program at Northumberland Elementary School, received a $1000 donation