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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:

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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.”

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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.

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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

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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Statues leave lasting impressions

BY ALEX PERRY STAFF WRITER

Visitors come to Smithfield year-round and rarely — if ever — leave empty.

They’ll leave with souvenirs or delicious Smithfield ham and peanuts. They’ll have pictures of Smithfield’s colorful Porcine Parade statues.

They can even snag a photo with Benjamin Franklin or George Washington — two of the beautiful, bronze Lundeen sculptures that are perched throughout the town.

“A lot of people — especially art lovers — come specifically to look at (the Lundeen sculptures) and our pig statues,” said Judy Winslow, director of SmithfieldIsle of Wight Tourism. “They cover both ends of the spectrum.”

Smithfield’s eight, eye-catching characters in historic downtown represent the largest collection of bronze statues by acclaimed sculptor George Lundeen in the United States, according to genuinesmithfieldva.com. They were donated to the town by former Smithfield Foods Chief Executive Officer Joseph Luter III. Lundeen studied at the Academia de Belle Arte in Florence, Italy, as a Fulbright-Hayes Scholar. He established his sculpting studio in Loveland, Colo., in the mid-1970s and has been commissioned to sculpt for universities, municipalities, foundations and corporations.

There are also three additional bronze statutes located at Historic St. Luke’s Church on Benns Church Boulevard, but these aren’t part of the Lundeen collection.

The Lundeen elite include Ben Franklin at 228 Main St. This founding father began his political career as postmaster of Philadelphia in 1737, and his likeness is near the post office on Main Street, Winslow said.

George Washington sits at 131 Main

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Some of the statues in Smithfield include the beloved Valentine Couple, above; Thomas Jefferson, detail at right; and George Washington, far right.

St., not far from the Smithfield Inn where he once rented a room, according to Winslow. Thomas Jefferson is found at 220 N. Church St. in front of the Smithfield Center with his quill in hand. The American poet Robert Frost is next door at 210 N. Church St. beside Smithfield Little Theatre.

Then there’s Joseph Luter Sr., Joseph Luter Jr. and Joseph Luter III — who gifted the collection in the first place — standing tall at 200 Commerce St. in front of the Smithfield Foods corporate headquarters, where the Luter family started the Smithfield Foods empire.

Winslow said the statues have sat and stood for so long that they’ve become ingrained in Smithfield’s rich scenery.

“They really do blend into the land-

scape of a quaint and charming downtown district,” she said.

All of the statues affect visitors and locals alike, but perhaps none more than the Valentine Couple at 206 Main St. Sitting on this bench is a bronzed old man and woman. The man is resting is hand on his cane. The woman is holding onto him and a Valentine’s Day card, and the two have eternal smiles.

The Valentine Couple is at a heavily trafficked spot, in front of a public restroom and the Smithfield Ice Cream

Parlor, and it’s a frequent target for photographers.

Winslow said the statue is often decorated by people around the holidays.

Someone will put hats and scarves on the pair during Christmas, and for Halloween one can see masks on their bronzed faces.

Wayne Stalling, owner of Imagine Art Studios in Smithfield, sells miniatures of the Lundeen statues and said that the Valentine Couple is always the hottestticket item.

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“There’s a lot of good response to the bronze statues,” Stalling said. “We’d love to have more of them in our town.”

The Valentine Couple even inspired a writer that was in search of a simple, touching story.

About 40 years ago, Jack Zilliox, a now 90-year-old Williamsburg resident that lives with his wife, Joan, and their daughter, was given a task by his writing colleague Jean Glen. Zilliox said he had just written a play that was “very complicated,” so Glen wanted him to write a simpler story.

Later, he and his wife were visiting antiques shops in Smithfield. It was then that he came across this smiling, frozen couple.

“I carried that image of these two people, and one thing led to another,” he said in a phone interview.

That bronze couple inspired “A Private Public

Park,” a play about two older people who meet in a park and reminiscence about years past. Both of their spouses are deceased.

The man is Jewish, and the woman is a Catholic nurse, but the pair fall in love nonetheless.

This beautiful story has been performed in synagogues and Catholic churches in St. Louis, in Catholic churches in Texas and by the Williamsburg Players. It bounced around the country for years, Zilliox said.

He said the bronze couple from Smithfield just developed mentally and emotionally in his head over the course of months into his story.

“I looked at it and I said, there is a simple story right there,” he said.

Visit genuinesmithfieldva.com/george-lundeenbronze-statues.html for more information.

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The statues by George Lundeen in Smithfield include the trio of Joseph W. Luter Sr., Joseph W. Luter Jr. and Joseph W. Luter III, above left; Robert Frost, above; a detail of one of the Luters, far left; and Ben Franklin, at left.

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The Board of Supervisors members are: William M. McCarty, Chairman Newport District 356-1515 wmccarty@isleofwightus.net Joel C. Acree, Vice Chairman Windsor District 255-2705 jacree@isleofwightus.net Don Rosie Carrsville District 298-5074 drosie@isleofwightus.net Rudolph Jefferson Hardy District 357-7359 rudolph.jefferson@isleofwightus.net Richard L. “Dick” Grice Smithfield District

365-9241 rgrice@isleofwightus.net

The Clerk’s Office is located at the Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex.

The Commissioner’s Office is located at the Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex.

The Board of Supervisors can be reached through the county administrator’s office, 365-6204.

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

More information: Gerald H. Gwaltney ggwaltney@isleofwightus.net P.O. Box 107 17090 Monument Circle, Suite 113 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 365-6222

COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE

COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY

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 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.

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, 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.

More information: Georgette C. Phillips gphillips.iwca@gmail.com P.O. Box 112

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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 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

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Treasurer also manages the investment of county funds and represents Isle of Wight in all banking activities.

Some of Isle of Wight’s fees include: Real estate tax: 85 cents per $100 of assessed value (as of April 2019), payable in two installments due June 5 and Dec. 5.

Personal property tax: $4.50 per $100 of assessed value (as of April 2019) on vehicles, motorcycles, motor homes and trailers, payable in two installments due June 5 and Dec. 5.

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 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 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

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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 STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS Governor Gov. Ralph Northam P.O. Box 1475 Richmond, VA 23218 804-786-2211 The Virginia General Assembly begins each year on the second Wednesday in

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January. During odd-numbered years, a short 45-day session is held. During even-numbered years, a 60-day session is conducted.

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

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18th Senate District 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 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 In session: Pocahontas Building Room E321 900 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23219 804-698-1075 See NEED TO KNOW page 10

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Eye-Spy family fun in Smithfield

BY JIMMY LAROUE STAFF WRITER

Put on your walking shoes, take out your smartphone, explore a bit of history and have a little fun with Smithfield’s free Eye-Spy Scavenger Hunts.

For those with more time on their hands, and ready for a longer walk, the Smarty Pants Scavenger Hunt is the way to go. It features 12 stops over about two miles and is geared for adults, teens and groups with older children, or for anyone who wants a little challenge.

For those who want to do a little less walking, or for those who have families with younger children, the Eye-Spy Family Scavenger Hunt, at nine stops and about 1.2 miles, will still give you plenty of interesting tidbits and knowledge of Smithfield’s history.

But before you start, be sure you have your smartphone with you to see the clues and to search for some answers.

Also, though not necessary, you can download the answer sheet for the tour of your choice (or pick one up at the Visitor’s Center at 319 Main St. when it’s open) and grab a pen. Then you’ll be on your way.

The two tours take visitors to a number of the town’s sites and share some common sites. They both start at the Schoolhouse Museum and finish at the mural at Taste of Smithfield.

Lois Tokarz, the marketing and public relations manager for Smithfield and Isle of Wight Tourism, said the goal of the tours is to allow visitors to become more familiar with downtown sites.

“We really want to offer more for families,” Tokarz said. “These are the folks who are traveling more. We want to be added as a daytrip, say, if you’re coming to Virginia Beach or Williamsburg,

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Some of the sites on the Eye-Spy Scavenger Hunt in downtown Smithfield include the LOVEwork sign by Meagan Pugh near the Smithfield Center, above, and the Isle of Wight County Museum, at right.

come on over to Smithfield for the day.

We need some more things for families.”

The tourism staff, before creating the Eye-Spy tours, did a similar tour in Richmond to get a feel for how it works.

Tokarz worked with Jennifer Williams, director of the Isle of Wight County Museum, to develop historically accurate questions for the tours. She said it wasn’t difficult to hone in on what sites they wanted people to visit, but it was a challenge to pare them down.

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were sidewalks,” Tokarz said. “We knew we wanted to end in downtown somewhere. We thought it was important to include the Schoolhouse Museum.”

They wanted to make sure people could park easily and have easy access to the tours — visitors can park at the Visitor’s Center or the Schoolhouse Museum. They also wanted to have people visit the town’s LOVEwork sign, designed by Meagan Pugh, a graduate of Smithfield High School, the Governor’s School of the Arts and the Virginia Commonwealth University’s Fine Arts Department.

The tours, which began last May and coincided with Smithfield and Isle of Wight Tourism’s 25th anniversary, may evolve as the agency transitions to a new website in the next few months. That will come thanks to a grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Tokarz said the tours could include more specialized tours such as ones for history or the arts.

And while it’s hard to quantify how the tours have impacted tourism in Smithfield, anecdotal data suggests that people are spending more time in town and having fun while there.

“We just felt like it was a nice thing to do,” Tokarz said.

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Some of the sites on the Eye-Spy Scavenger Hunt in downtown Smithfield include the historic courthouse, at top; the Luter family statues, above; the mural near Taste of Smithfield, at left; and the veterans’ memorial, far left.

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Out of session: 25359 Blue Star Highway Jarratt, VA 23867 434-336-1710 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.

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Don Kelly, Pastor R. Samuel Askew, Pastor

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 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

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Courthouse Complex. Citizens who wish to address the School Board should contact the school administrative offices.

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Smithfield High School

The School Board consists of: Vicky Hulick, Chairman, Newport District vhulick@iwcs.k12.va.us Jackie Carr, Vice Chairman, Carrsville District jwcarr@iwcs.k12.va.us Kirstin Cook, Smithfield District kcook@iwcs.k12.va.us Julia Perkins, Windsor District jperkins@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 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 — Dr. Marsha Cale 800 W. Main St., Smithfield 357-3021

Smithfield Middle School Principal — Fred Eng 14175 Turner Drive, Smithfield 365-4100

Windsor Elementary School Principal — Ellen Couch 20008 Courthouse Highway, Windsor 242-4193

HIGH SCHOOLS

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Smithfield High School Principal — Zachary Haney 14171 Turner Drive, Smithfield 357-3108

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

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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 in the school take academic classes in the mornings at their community high schools 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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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

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Isle of Wight Academy

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 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 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

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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

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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 Physical Therapy, formerly Smithfield Physical Therapy, is located on the campus.

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

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

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including Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin and Bon Secours Maryview in Portsmouth.

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Sentara Belleharbour

More information: 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 238-7043 www.riversideonline.com Riverside Regional Medical Center 500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News 594-2000 www.riversideonline.com

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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 ************************* 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.

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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 WINDSOR BRANCH 18 Duke St., Windsor 242-3046 www.blackwaterlib.org/windsor Hours: Monday, Thursday 1 to 7 p.m.

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Carrollton Library

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

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

Sunday Closed More information: Blackwater Regional Library System, www.blackwaterlib.org ************************* MEDIA ************************* For those who need to know, there’s bound to be a way to find it out.

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

NEWSPAPERS Windsor Weekly 562-3187 www.windsorweekly.com Suffolk News-Herald 130 S. Saratoga St., Suffolk 539-3437 www.suffolknewsherald.com The Tidewater News 1000 Armory Drive, Franklin

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WSKY-TV 4, independent station 218 Salters Creek Road, Hampton 382-0004 www.sky4tv.com

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WHRO-TV 15, PBS affiliate 5200 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk 889-9400 www.whro.org

562-3187 www.tidewaternews.com Daily Press 703 Mariners Row, Newport News 247-4600 www.dailypress.com Smithfield Times 228 Main St., Smithfield 357-3288 www.smithfieldtimes.com Virginian-Pilot 150 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk 446-2000 www.pilotonline.com RADIO STATIONS Numerous AM and FM stations are received from the Hampton Roads area.

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

WGNT-TV 27, The CW affiliate 720 Boush St., Norfolk 446-1000 www.wtkr.com WTVZ-TV 33, MyTVZ affiliate 900 Granby St., Norfolk 622-3333 www.mytvz.com WVBT-TV 43, Fox affiliate 300 Wavy St., Portsmouth 393-1010 www.wavy.com ************************* PARKS AND RECREATION ************************* Isle of Wight is the place to come and play.

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

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

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

More information: 357-2291

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

Boundary Lane, Carrollton 357-2291 Smithfield Station 415 S. Church St., Smithfield 357-7700 www.smithfieldstation.com Tyler’s Beach Boat Ramp Access to James River Tyler’s Beach Road, Rushmere 357-2291 Windsor Castle Park A special kayak and canoe launching system on a floating dock at the end of a boardwalk offers access to Cypress Creek, which feeds into Little Creek and then into the Pagan River.

301 Jericho Road, Smithfield 365-4200 www.windsorcastlepark.com

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Brown’s Marina 10230 Brown Marina Road, Carrollton 357-4459

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

More information: www.thefairiscoming.com.

Gatling Pointe Yacht Club 903 Gatling Pointe Parkway, Smithfield 357-0693 www.gpyachtclub.com Jones Creek Boat Ramp

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Cypress Creek Golfers’ Club An 18-hole semi-private course with driving range, chipping area, putting green, practice bunker and teaching pro.

600 Cypress Creek Parkway, Smithfield 365-4774 www.cypresscreekgolfersclub.com HEALTH CLUBS James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA 300 Crescent Drive, Franklin 562-3491 Luter Family YMCA 259 James St., Smithfield 365-4060

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-andrecreation 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.

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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

information about trash disposal.

Transfer Station The Southeastern Public Service Authority 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, insecticides and household cleaners and used motor oil. Collection is done at a limited time; call SPSA for more details.

More information: 420-4700

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

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Windsor Castle Park 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.

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************************* 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

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 SMITHFIELD

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Curbside Trash Collection The Town contracts with Bay Disposal for residential refuse collection once per week. New residents should call 857-9700 to request a can and pickup schedule. All trash must be placed in cans provided by Bay Disposal. The town provides each resident with one can each — additional cans may be rented from Bay. WINDSOR The town of Windsor provides door-to-door trash collection weekly on Wednesday mornings. All trash must be placed in the provided containers and placed curbside by 7 a.m.

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 Bay Disposal to provide door-to-door recycling collections.

Contact AVES at 357-9997 for more information.

More information: 242-4288.

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************************* 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 Isle of Wight Treasurer’s Office 17090 Monument Circle No. 123, Isle of Wight 365-6228

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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.

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

More information: Department of Motor Vehicles 912 S. Church St., Smithfield 497-7100

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State identification cards and driver’s licenses can be issued through the Department of Motor Vehicles

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www.dmv.state.va.us

Business Isle of Wight Commissioner of the Revenue 365-6222 Hunting and fishing Isle of Wight Clerk of the Circuit Court 365-6233 Marriage

Isle of Wight Clerk of the Circuit Court 365-6233 Passports Isle of Wight Clerk of the Circuit Court 365-6233 SOCIAL SERVICES The Department of Social Services provides service programs and public assistance programs to citizens.

More information: Department of Social Services Isle of Wight Courthouse Complex 365-0880

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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.

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 Isle of Wight County Museum The museum offers exhibits covering all

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Rawls Museum Arts Fine arts museum featuring local and regional artists.

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Historic St. Luke’s Church Historic 1632 church featuring a rare 16th-century organ.

14477 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield 357-3367 www.historicstlukes.org

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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 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.

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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.

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The mayor, in addition to presiding over council meetings, also participates in civic activities such as ribbon-cutting ceremonies and get-togethers.

More information: Brian S. Thrower 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.

All town offices are located within a block of each other within the Historic District of town.

Council members include: T. Carter Williams, mayor; Valerie Butler, Michael Smith, Wayne Hall, Denise Tynes, Randy Pack and Beth Haywood.

Town Hall Houses Treasurer, Planning and Engineering 310 Institute St., Smithfield 365-4200

Reach Town Council members through the town manager’s office, 365-9505.

Office of Town Manager, Town Clerk, Mayor and Records Management 911 S. Church St., Smithfield 365-9505

TOWN OFFICES

Office of Public Works 293 Cary St., Smithfield 365-4200 Police Department 913 S. Church St. 357-3247 (Non-emergency) 911 (Emergency)

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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, 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.

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.

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The mayor, in addition to presiding over council meetings, also participates in civic activities such as ribbon-cutting ceremonies and get-togethers.

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 Glyn T. Willis, mayor; Durwood V. Scott, vice mayor; 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.

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OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS

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Planning and Zoning, 242-4288 Public Utilities, water service, 242-4288 Public Works, trash collection, 242-4288

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

************************* 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 Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad provides emergency services to the town of Windsor and the central portion of Isle of Wight County.

The following listing is of utilities that serve portions of this area. Call the telephone numbers for more information about getting hooked up.

More information: Emergency, 911 Non-emergency, 242-6760

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POLICE Until 2001, law enforcement services in the town of Windsor were contracted to the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office, with all patrol and investigative functions provided by sheriff’s deputies. The current Windsor Police Department was established in 2001.

More information: Emergency, 911 Police Department, 242-6799 Non-Emergency, 357-2151

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 www.comelec.coop NATURAL GAS

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Columbia Gas of Virginia 800-543-8911 www.columbiagasva.com TELEPHONE Verizon 757-954-6222 www.verizon.com

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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: Battery Park Post Office 20512 Todd Ave., Battery Park

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 ************************* There are many opportunities to go out and cast a vote in Isle of Wight County.

And many of you choose to exercise your patriotic duty: Nearly 26,000 of Isle of Wight’s citizens are registered to vote.

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 votingrelated questions, such as a list of polling places.

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

The registrar’s offices are located at 17106 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight.

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