OUR TOWN
Volume 48
PUBLISHED BY THE TOWN OF NEW MARKET
APRIL 2017
MAYOR'S CORNER
A warm welcome to April and all the beautiful things that
accompany this beautiful month. As April approaches we see many
changes to the weather, our surroundings, and the overall spirit of
human beings. Everyone seems to catch the spring fever. We welcome the season that brings more sunlight, better moods, and a better climate for everyone to enjoy. The good thing about this fever
though is that we certainly don't need a cure for it.
I would like to thank the New Market Area Chamber of
Commerce for hosting their annual banquet held on March 17,
2017 at The Shenvalee. The event is beneficial for the business owners of the town and a time in which local merchants and representatives from our town businesses come together as one.
I also would like to acknowledge the New Market Area Chamber
of Commerce, New Market Rotary, New Market Fire Hall Staff,
American Legion Post 166 and the many others who dedicated their
time and talents to make the Bingo event held on March 18, 2017
a success! The event was held to offset the expense of the annual fireworks display held here in our Town. No matter how large or small,
your time and energy played an important role in the event. Many
thanks to those who supported and worked during this endeavor!
The Town is sponsoring the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Come out
and join us on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the New
Market Community Park! The Easter Bunny will be in attendance
and there will eggs for hunting. Ages 0 to 10 are invited and must
bring their own Easter basket to collect eggs filled with candy or
prizes. We will have face painting, Easter tattoos and visits with the
Easter Bunny. Come out rain or shine!
National Volunteer Week is the week of April 23-29, 2017. The
Town of New Market is hosting its annual Volunteer Appreciation
Breakfast on April 29, 2017 from 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. The Town
Council and I wish to thank all volunteers past and present of the
community who have dedicated their time and service. All volunteers of the greater New Market community and their families are
invited to come join us for this Free Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
at the New Market Community Center on Saturday, April 29,
2017. Bring a friend and come join us! Thank you for all YOU do
to make New Market a great place to be!
Please stop by the town office and extend a warm welcome to
Amber Dennison, Events and Marketing Director of New Market.
We welcome Amber and look forward to working with her.
I hope you enjoy the bright long days ahead of us with winter
coming to an end. Take time to get out and enjoy the spring days
upon us! Remember, those April showers DO bring us May flowers. Enjoy!
Douglas C. Bradley
Mayor of New Market
SEASONAL LEAF AND GRASS REMOVAL
Curbside removal service for leaf and grass and other organic
yard debris begins Friday, April 7, 2017. Leaves must be in
biodegradable bags. Please visit our town website www.newmarketvirginia.com or call the town offices at 740-3432 for more
information or questions pertaining to this service.
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BEST WISHES TO STEVE BOWMAN
The Town of New Market offers best wishes and congratulations
to Steve Bowman in his retirement from the Town. Mr. Bowman
started working for the Town part time in 1996 and went full time
in 1998. During his time working in the maintenance department
he took great pride in maintaining the town park and making sure
it was a great place for the community to enjoy. He will be greatly
missed by all. We wish Mr. Bowman a wonderful, relaxing and well
deserved retirement.
EASTER EGG HUNT
DATE: Saturday, April 8th, 2017 rain or shine
TIME: Arrive by 9:00 a.m. Hunt starts at 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: New Market Community Park
Come out for a fun Easter Egg Hunt at the New Market
Community Park on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. This is
a rain or shine event. Ages 0 to 10 are invited to hunt eggs and visit
with the Easter Bunny. Children should bring their own Easter basket to collect eggs filled with candy or prizes. There is no charge for
this event. In addition to the hunt for eggs, there will be face painting, Easter tattoos, and visits with the Easter Bunny.
Arrive by 9:00 a.m. in order for volunteers to divide the children
into groups. Hunt starts at 9:30 a.m. sharp.
Thank you to the New Market Rotary and Stonewall Jackson
High School Interact Club for coordinating the Easter Egg Hunt
and the Town of New Market for sponsoring the event. Questions
can be directed to Jerry Biller ([email protected])
with the New Market Rotary Club.
NEW MARKET ROTARY CLUB
Programs:
April 5, 2017 - Rotary Bio presentations
April 12, 2017 - Mary Younce, District Ranger - Forest Service
April 19, 2017 - Ron Turner - Turner Ham - Fulks Run Grocery
April 26, 2017 - Club Meeting
All programs start at noon at the Shenvalee Golf Resort. Lunch is
in the Miller Grill Dining area. The public is invited to attend any
program of interest to them. For current club information refer to:
www.newmarketrotaryclub.net.
ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
DATE: April 29, 2017
TIME: 3:00 pm
LOCATION: New Market Area Library
Come celebrate National Arbor Day with us at the New Market
Area Library. This year's theme is Johnny Appleseed. There will be
a fun book reading for the kids about Johnny Appleseed, apple
treats, and information on apple tree growth and local orchards.
Door prizes will be given out and the GRAND PRIZE is an Apple
tree donated by the town.
PAST DUE TAX COLLECTION
To ensure the collection of past due taxes, since 2007 the Town
of New Market has participated in the Virginia Department of
Motor Vehicle Renewal Withholding Program. Taxpayers with past
due personal property taxes will have a claim against them with the
DMV and will not be able to renew their vehicle registration until
the entire tax is paid in full along with a $40 fee. Only cash, money
orders and certified checks will be accepted for payment with a
DMV stop. In addition, by authority of the Code of Virginia,
§58.1-520 thru §58.1-534, the Town of New Market may also
authorize the Virginia Department of Taxation to apply individual
income tax refunds, or a portion thereof, to an outstanding debt
owed to the Town. This action is subject to a $20 administrative fee.
If you have questions please contact the Town Office at 540-7403432.
LIBRARY NEWS
Mark your calendars for exciting children's programs at New
Market Library:
• April 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Books and Babies for children ages
birth to three and their caregivers (older siblings may come as
helpers). Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement activities
and learning to play together. April's theme is April Showers.
Books and Babies is held on the first Friday of each month.
• April 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Preschool story time is for children
ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver. April's program will feature
stories, songs, games and a craft featuring the theme “Spring
Things”. Preschool story times are held on the third Friday of
each month.
Looking ahead, the library is making plans for summer reading
for ages birth through 5th grade, tentatively set to start on Thursday,
June 22 and running through Thursday, August 3. The theme for
2017 is Reading by Design. Stay tuned by checking the New Market
Area Library Facebook page as well as local newspapers for more
information on summer reading. Suggestions for programs are
always welcome, and the library welcomes business or individual
sponsors for programs and prizes!
“Understanding Vladimir Putin, President of Russia” will be
the topic presented by Dr. Jack Shillinger, Saturday, April 8, 2017 at
3:00. Russia is in the news frequently these days, yet most of us
know little about the country and how its leaders make decisions.
This program will cover historical and geographical background that
will help explain who Putin is and how we can better understand his
actions.
Dr. Schillinger has a PhD in Russian Language and Literature from
the University of Wisconsin. He retired as chair of the Department of
Language and Foreign studies at American University. He and his wife,
Liz traveled and studied in Russia in 1970 and have returned countless
times. Liz taught at Moscow State University and headed the RussianAmerican Press Information Center in Moscow. Jack directed academic year study-abroad programs for American student at Moscow State
University, and conducted research there.
New Books at the library:
Dangerous Games, Danielle Steel
Cutthroat, Cussler/Scott
The Devil's Triangle,
Catherine Coulter
Forever a Hero, Linda Lael Miller
If Not For You, Debbie Macomber
Man Overboard, J.A. Jance
Mississippi Blood, Greg Iles
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Murder on the Serpentine,
Anne Perry
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird
Lane, Lisa See
Vicious Circle, C.J. Box
The Black Book, Patterson/Ellis
Perfect Obsession, Heather Graham
ACH AVAILABLE FOR PAYMENT OF
YOUR UTILITY BILL
We know how busy our customers are and how quickly the due
date comes around for water/sewer bills. We want to remind citizens that we offer the option of paying their water bill through automatic deduction (ACH) from their bank account each month. This
could save writing a check, paying postage, or even a trip to the
Town Office. Forms for ACH can be picked up in the Town Office
or downloaded from the Residents tab of the Town's website,
www.newmarketvirginia.com. Completed forms should be
returned to the Town Office. Automatic deductions will be deducted from your bank account around the fifteenth of each month.
The amount due on your bill is the amount that will be deducted
from your account. If you have questions or want to know more
about this service, please call the Town Office at 540-740-3432.
REFORMATION LUTHERAN
THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP
LUNCHEON
Reformation Lutheran Church continues a tradition which began in September 1981, of providing a weekly gathering place and a home cooked
meal for citizens in our community. The Thursday
Fellowship Luncheon is held every Thursday in the parish hall at
Reformation Lutheran Church (9283 Congress St reet, New
Market). Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. There is a free-will offering.
Please note that if Shenandoah County Public Schools are closed for
inclement weather, the Luncheon is cancelled. If you have any questions, please call our church office at 540-740-3239. Everyone is
invited to come and share in a time of fellowship and to eat a warm,
delicious meal.
NEW MARKET
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Our Annual Banquet was held March 17, 2017 in the Shenvalee
Banquet Room. It was a great evening for all during which the following awards were presented:
• 2016 Outstanding Organization of the Year was presented to
the New Market Rotary, with acceptance of the award by
Allen Johnson
• 2016 Outstanding Business of the Year went to the Shenvalee
Golf Resort, and the award was accepted by Dick Barkley
• 2016 Outstanding Person of the Year award was presented to
Karen Wetzel for all her involvement with our local activities
• 2016 President's Award was presented to Cathy W ittigDonald for her involvement with the New Market Merchants'
Committee
Our thanks again to the Shenvalee for providing a festive dining
space, great food and a lovely area for all the Silent Auction items.
We have begun our preparations on promoting the Town of New
Market during the Battle of New Market reenactment to be held in
May. If anyone is interested in helping up with this event you are
more than welcome to do so - just call us at the Chamber office
740.3212.
Also, we still need Food and Craft vendors for the New Market
Heritage Day scheduled for September 23, 2017. If you would like
to have an application sent to you, please call the Chamber.
Our next monthly member meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on
April 11, 2017, at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War.
THE NEW MARKET
COMMUNITY CENTER, INC.
The Center is actively seeking new members to assist with projects and to serve on the Board of Directors. With the support of new
members and volunteers the Center will be able to significantly
expand community services, activities and events! We need your
help and participation. Please contact Gary Comer at 540-7403312 or Larry and Tina Roberts at 540-740-3994 for information.
The Center is a family friendly, relaxed atmosphere that may be perfect for your next meeting, party, family reunion, shower or other
special occasion. We have a variety of climate controlled spaces available. Our cafeteria will comfortably seat 100 guests and the gymnasium is available for larger events.
WHAT'S GOING ON:
• Weight Watchers meets at the Center on Tuesday evenings
from 5:30 - 7:30 in room 2. You may call 800-651-6000 for
information.
• Harvest Fellowship holds services on Sundays at 9:30 am in
room 2.
• The Shenandoah Banjo and Fiddle Club meets every Friday
night for an open "pickin' session" at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria. Bring your friends and join the fun. There's a free will
offering for refreshments.
• Kathy Hurd Carrillo's BNR Dance Studio is located within
the Center with Ballet and Tumbling classes on Mondays,
Thursdays, and Fridays at 4pm. New students are welcome.
Contact Kathy at 540-856-2214.
NEW MARKET REBELS BASEBALL
The New Market Rebels Baseball, part of the Valley Baseball
League, is in need of host families for players during the summer.
Hosting a player is fun, and you and your family receive free season
passes to all home games. Players need access to a bathroom and a
bed. We can provide and set up a bed if needed. For more information contact Joanne Burns, Host Family Coordinator, on her cell
phone 703-850-8490 or email address [email protected].
HEAVY TRASH PICK-UP
The Town's Public Works Crews will be collecting heavy trash
items from April 10th through April 14th, 2017. Please place all
heavy trash curbside. Crews will not go onto private property to
make collections. This service is provided to our residential customers only. Crews will pick up trash by item type during the week
and will have all trash picked up by the end of the day on Friday,
April 14th, 2017. Brush and limbs must be tied in bundles no
longer than four feet in length. To ensure removal, all heavy trash
should be placed curbside no later than Friday April 14th, 2017 by
12:00 noon. Due to State laws governing the operation of the
Shenandoah County Landfill, the Town is unable to remove old
tires, refrigerators, freezers, lead acid batteries, or hazardous materials such as pesticides, herbicides, paint, paint thinner, etc. For
instruction on where to take the aforementioned items, you may call
the Shenandoah County Landfill at 540-984-8573. Thank you for
your cooperation.
FREE CLOTHING
Free Clothing for Needy People available at the Seventh Day
Adventist's Community Services Center (62 West Lee Highway).
Hours of availability are Wednesdays 8:30am-5:00pm and
Thursdays 8:30am-12:00 pm. Questions? Call 740-8550.
COMPLEMENTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
OFFERED TO ALL VOLUNTEERS AND
COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
The Town of New Market is pleased to have a variety of citizens
from all walks of life who selflessly give their time and possessions in
service of the New Market community. Whether you have spent the
better part of a lifetime in service at the New Market Fire
Department or have contributed to your community with small acts
of kindness, the New Market Town Council desires to say “Thank
You”.
On Saturday, April 29, 2017, in conjunction with National
Volunteer Week, the New Market Town Council welcomes you to
again attend a free pancake breakfast. Breakfast will be served from
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the New Market Community Center,
9184 John Sevier Road. We invite all contributors who have served
the greater New Market community, regardless of how big or small
the contribution. This event is free of charge and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you and your family there.
AMERICAN LEGION HASSLER-SUTPHIN
POST 166
If you have not stopped by the Post recently, you need to come
by and check out Phyllis and Sarah's monthly specials. You can also
call the Post at 740-8653, for any take out orders or other information, after 4:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday.
The steak suppers are held on the 1st Friday and the shrimp suppers are held on the 3rd Friday of each month starting at 5:00 pm.
These suppers are open to the public and are held in the club room.
If you missed the last steak supper of 12 oz. ribeye steak, baked potato, salad and dessert, and hot rolls, all for $14.00, come by the next
time. What a great meal!
The Legion Bar-B-Q chicken will be starting on the second
Saturday of each month beginning on April 8th for the 2017 Season
and will continue through October 14th. The chicken will be ready
after 8:00 am.
Broadway and Stonewall Jackson High Schools have been contacted on the Boys State Program which is held at Radford
University the week of June 18- 24, 2017. This program is open to
a student who possesses and demonstrates Leadership, Character
and Honesty and are willing to spend the entire week at Radford
University. They also have to abide by all rules of the Boys State
program.
Let us schedule your party, meeting, reunion, reception, banquet
or other event in our social hall, or picnic pavilion, located at 202
E. Old Cross Rd. Contact Ron Thompson, Event Coordinator,
phone 540-246-7901, or e-mail: [email protected].
You can also schedule catering for any small birthday, anniversary or other get together. Call Phyllis Ritchie, club room manager,
at 896-2292, for reservations or further information.
For any information on the membership of the Sons of the
American Legion please call Tim Palmer 740-3353, or Commander
Dennis Thompson at 335-5791.
Any old, torn, or frayed flag can be left for proper disposal at the
Post Drop Box which can be found in our parking lot. Please do not
leave them in plastic bags.
Please support your Veterans and the Post by signing up a new
member.
USA - “Home of the Free, Because of the Brave”
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C A LE N D AR OF E V E N TS
April 2017
3 Council Committee Meetings in the
6:30 pm
following Order: Finance & Personnel,
Public Works, Public Safety, Economic Development,
Tourism & Historic Preservation
3 Planning Commission Meeting
7:30 pm
7 Lawn and Leaf Pickup
8 Easter Egg Hunt
10-14 Heavy Trash Pickup
14 Lawn and Leaf Pickup
15 Water/Sewer Bills Due
17 Town Council Meeting
6:30 pm
21 Lawn and Leaf Pickup
23-29 National Volunteer Week
28 Lawn and Leaf Pickup
29 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
8:00-10:00 am
29 Arbor Day Celebration
3:00 pm
May 2017
1 Council Committee Meetings in the
6:30 pm
following Order: Finance & Personnel,
Public Works, Public Safety, Economic Development,
Tourism & Historic Preservation
1 Planning Commission Meeting
7:30 pm
5 Lawn and Leaf Pickup
12 Lawn and Leaf Pickup
15 Water/Sewer Bills Due
15 Town Council Meeting
6:30 pm
19 Lawn and Leaf Pickup
20-21 153rd Anniversary Battle of
New Market Reenactment
26 Lawn and Leaf Pickup
27 New Market Pool Opens for the Season
29 Town Office closed in observance of Memorial Day
Town of New Market
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(540) 740-3432 • www.newmarketvirginia.com
9418 John Sevier Road • P.O. Box 58 • New Market, VA 22844
Gary D. Comer
TOWN COUNCIL
Doug Bradley, Mayor • John H. Blosser, Vice Mayor
• Peggy Harkness • Peter Hughes • Tim Palmer
•
Scott Wymer
Jason J. Ham, Town Attorney
ADMINISTRATION
Michael Ritchie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Town Manager/ Town Clerk
Chris Rinker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Police Chief
Teresa Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer
Donna Lohr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant
Lindsey Kipps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Office Assistant
Amber Dennison . . . . . . . . . . . . Events & Marketing Director
An Equal Opportunity Community