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The proud staff of CVCHS represents 263
years of health service to the citizens of
Buckingham. All of the pictured staff have
worked at the center for 40+ years. Charles
White served on the Board of Directors for
seven. Rear, left to right: Charles White,
Martha Louis, Jean Johnson. Front: Ella
Banks, Mary Saunders, Minnie Tate, and
Dyanne Taylor.
Photo by Sue A. Miles.
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Hatton Ferry
Gets New Landing
Buckingham County has a new, safer landing at Hatton Ferry. The cement landing should
withstand any flooding in the area for a long time. The hope is that the folks who use the Buckingham
side of the river will protect the new landing and take care of it. The Historic Hatton Ferry is the last
poled ferry in the United States. The 2016 season began April 23 and runs through October 22.
Photo by Martha Louis.
Operating Hours
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: Noon - 5pm
Ferry may operate at other times by special arrangement.
Email [email protected] for more information.
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Boys and Girls State Representatives Chosen
By Sue A. Miles
Correspondent
Girls State
Buckingham County High school is proud to announce who will be attending this
year’s Virginia Girls State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, which will
take place on the campus of Longwood University in June. This interactive program
teaches the formation and operation of city, county and state government entities.
The participants vote and carry out elected and appointed positions in the Girls State
government. The program gives participants the experience of living together as selfgoverning citizens with the privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. As in the past, this year’s Girls State representatives are sponsored by the Buckingham County Woman’s Club, the Buckingham County Lion’s Club as well as the
high school. Principal Rudolph Roethel (left) is shown with Patsy Miessler (Woman’s
Club), junior Mya Chambers (daughter of LaDasha Chambers), junior Morgan Dakoka
LeLong-Maxey, rear (daughter of Chet Maxey and Lynette DeLong-Maxey) and Lisa
Davis (right) of the Buckingham Lions Club.
Boys State
Buckingham County High school is proud to announce who will be attending this
year’s Virginia Girls State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, which will
take place on the campus of Longwood University in June. This interactive program
teaches the formation and operation of city, county and state government entities.
The participants vote and carry out elected and appointed positions in the Girls State
government. The program gives participants the experience of living together as selfgoverning citizens with the privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. As in the past, this year’s Girls State representatives are sponsored by the Buckingham County Woman’s Club, the Buckingham County Lion’s Club as well as the
high school. Principal Rudolph Roethel (left) is shown with Patsy Miessler (Woman’s
Club), junior Mya Chambers (daughter of LaDasha Chambers), junior Morgan Dakoka
LeLong-Maxey, rear (daughter of Chet Maxey and Lynette DeLong-Maxey) and Lisa
Davis (right) of the Buckingham Lions Club.
BUCKINGHAM FOOD
PANTRY CALENDAR
BLUE RIDGE FOOD TRUCK
May – 13th and May 27th
June –10th and June 24th
2nd and 4th Friday of every
month 10:00 -11:30 am.
1st, 3rd, and 4th Saturday of
every month 10:00-11:00am
MOURNER’S VALLERY - RT 20
1ST and 3rd Saturday of
every month 10:00-11:00am
For Food Emergencies,
call Buckingham Social Services.
CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL
FOOD PANTRY
Shown left to right are Angel Martinez, Zachary Farenga, Kevin Hickson, Daniel
Brickhill, Damaro Gough, and Daejuan “Ty” Martin. Ty is holding the group’s Honor
Chapter Certificate. Photo by Sue Miles.
Future Business Leaders
Compete and win
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club at Buckingham High School
attended the State Leadership Conference in April, coming home with notable awards
and accolades. The Buckingham Chapter was recognized as an Honor Chapter, while
a number of its members received additional recognitions. Kevin Hickman won the
$1000.00 L. Margaurette Crumley Scholarship, Daniel Brickhill placed 2nd in Job Interview and is eligible for the National FBLA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia this June,
Damaro Gough placed 5th in Public Speaking II, and Zachary Farenga, placed 4th in
Introduction to Information Technology.
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May 6–June 9, 2016 • BUCKINGHAM BEACON • 3
Cover Story
Along with Beulah Wiley, Charles White (left) was one of the
original founders of the Central Virginia Community Health Center
in Buckingham. White is shown with Central Virginia Health Services
Executive Director, Roderick Manifold, Dr. Randall Bashore, Clinical
Director/Internal Medicine, and Neal Graham, Chief Executive
Officer of the Virginia Community Healthcare Association.
Thomas Flynn and Deborah Underwood talk to Buckingham resident, Winnie Brown, about the services
that UVA’s Imaging provides the country residents through their relationship with CVCHS.
Health Center Celebrates 45th Anniversary
By Sue A. Miles
Correspondent
B
uckingham has always
been noted for its historic
events and places. The
county is full of history and
lore. What many people
often forget is that history is
always in the making and is
always continuing – which
is supported by this historic fact:
Buckingham’s
Central
Virginia
Community Health Center, located on
highway 15 in the New Canton area, is
the first community health center
Kendall Lee, System Manager of the Infant and Toddler Connection of the
Heartland talks to Faye Wharam about the services that the Center provides
Buckingham citizens. The main focus of the center is to provide early intervention
programs (speech, hearing, and learning), support and services for children age’s birth
to three years old and their families so that families can help their child learn during
everyday activities and routines.
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established in the Commonwealth of
Virginia -a historic fact that the citizens
of Buckingham County should indeed
be proud of.
That notable fact was recently highlighted at CVCHC’s 45th anniversary
celebration as members of the community and the health center’s staff joined
together to celebrate and provide an
informational health fair event.
The event began with Roderick
Manifold, Executive Director of Central
Virginia Health Services, sharing a brief
The health center always encourages early education for its younger clients.
During the 45th anniversary celebration, Rick Ewing, librarian at Buckingham County
Public Library, and his wife, Terry, conducted story time sessions. Left to right: Angela
Robertson, Faith Robertson, Uriel Brandon, Uriah Brandon, and Alec Clark.
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history of the center. Manifold spoke fondly of community activist and Cumberland
native, Beulah Wiley and first Executive Director of CVCHS, who with Buckingham
resident, Charles White, an original board member, worked the political system to
get the center built.
White, who was present at the celebration, shared a brief history of working with
Mrs. Wiley to convince politicians, in the late 1960s, that there was a great need in
Central Virginia for a health care facility. “We had made a special effort to survey
low-income citizens,” said White. “We discovered many women who were not
receiving prenatal care and people in their 70s who had never had an opportunity
to go to a dentist. We knew there was a tremendous need for quality health care.”
White also spoke of lobbying in Washington with Mrs. Wiley to seek funding for the
center. That effort found CVCHS opening on the day after Thanksgiving in 1970;
serving not only Buckingham, but also Fluvanna and Cumberland. Now that center is one of 141 sites in the state, 17 being in Central Virginia.
That first center, which began providing services in trailers, is now a large facility offering medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, lab and x-ray (including
mammography) services to thousands of citizens of all incomes in the area. The current CVHS system serves 15 counties and four cities across central Virginia. New
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of the art equipment (cardio and free
weights) for its clients. Overall, the
Central Virginia Community Health
Center provides a wide range of quality
health services to Buckingham’s citizens;
all within reasonable driving distance.
The Health Fair event brought in a
large number of health service providers
with informational tables to display their
connection to CVCHC.
From the
Pregnancy Support Center of Southside
Virginia to the University of Virginia’s
Imaging Center, the community health
center provides state of the art services to
Buckingham citizens at its site as well as
through its connection to outside medical
agencies.
Buckingham citizens of all income levels have access to CVCHC services. The
center offers a comprehensive range of
primary care services to anyone, regardless of insurance status or income.
Individuals at or below 200% of Federal
Poverty Level may qualify for the sliding
fee which is based on income and family
size. CVCHC’s takes most insurance plans
as well.
On the Saturday of the 45th celebration, the center of full of energy, good
cheer, and celebratory zeal. What is
important to all citizens of Buckingham is
that it was also full of a variety of health
service providers who are available to all
citizens, no matter what income they
may be. The 45th was indeed an historic
event that every Buckingham resident
should be proud of.
Buckingham County’s Health Department, who works in tandem with CVCHS, provided a wealth of information about their
services. Dental Hygienist, Chasity Taylor (left), Katy Freed (WIC program) are shown talking to Christina Knowsley.
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SCA Wins
Achievement
Award
The recent Virginia Student Council
Association state convention, which
took place at Williamsburg, became a
great place to celebrate for the
Buckingham County High School's SCA
program.The school's SCA was selected
to receive the VSCA Achievement
Award, while principal, Rudolph
Roethel, was selected as Administrator
of the Year. SCA officer, Rebecca
Ragland, was also elected as the Region
8
high
school
representative.
Congratulations to the school and the
SCA members for a job well done.
Shown in rear: Austin Williams, Michael Mabry, Matt Allen (school faculty), Brycen Newby, Brent Davis, and Cody Smith.
Front row: Rebecca Ragland, Sarah Whittington, Amanda Bryan, Kayla Sage, Rudolph Roethel, Ashley Hellerstedt, Taylor Corona,
and SCA Advisor, Mary Stearrett. Photo by Sue Miles.
FCCLA Club Recogonized
Students from the Career and Technical Center’s Family, Career, and
Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club have cause to celebrate.
At a recent state competition at Virginia Beach, several of Buckingham’s
FCCLA members returned with prizes and recognition. Led by club
sponsors Mary Winston Wise and Chef Sandra Hawk, these enterprising
students competed against students from all over the state to be considered the best of the best.
Shown left to right are Amber Gentry (placing 2nd out of 50 in Culinary
Arts), Mary Winston Wise, Jessica Haskins (first place in Occupational
Entrepreneurship) Amberlee Wilkerson (2nd place in Culinary), Chef Hawk,
and Aulbrie Farmer (placing third in Culinary Showpiece). Haskins and
Jordan Whorley (not pictured) will go to the National FCCLA Student
Leadership Conference in San Diego, California in July to compete nationally. Photo courtesy of Sue MIles
Buckingham FFA
Wins Big
The Buckingham County High School Career and Technical Center’s
Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter has been busy competing in
various events this spring. On March 24th, Trevor Agee participated in
the Piedmont Federation Small Engine Trouble Shooting contest,
where he placed third in the event. The FFA Southside Area Rally was
held in Chatham, Virginia on April 6th where the Veterinary Science
team and Junior Agriculture Mechanics team also competed. The
BCHS Veterinary Science team consisted of Will Auten, Amanda Bryan,
Alexandra O'Neill, and Lucas Smith. Amanda Bryan placed fifth in the
individual competition. The Junior Agriculture Mechanics team also
competed at the Area Rally. Team members included Shane Catlett,
Jakob Toney, Daniel Wood, and Anthony Banton. The team placed first
overall. In the individual competitions Trevor Agee placed first overall,
Daniel Wood second, Anthony Banton fourth, and Jakob Toney ninth.
Amanda Bryan also competed in the Senior Prepared Public speaking
Contest and placed fourth.
These FFA members will also compete in the upcoming 89th
Virginia FFA State Convention which will be held in Blacksburg,
Virginia.
Shown back, left to right: Jakob Toney, Anthony Banton, Trevor Agee, Shane Catlett, Daniel Wood,
Lucas Smith, and Will Auten. Front row: Brandy Snoddy Alexandra O’Neill, and Amanda Bryan.
Photo by Sue Miles.
May 6–June 9, 2016 • BUCKINGHAM BEACON • 7
Junior and Senior Prom’s
Secert Garden
& Announcements
Join Us at MAYFEST
Sat. May 14th, 2016
MAYFEST (aka Buckingham County
Day) will have some new participants
this year. We have added a climbing
wall and lots of fun things to do for the
kids from the Friends of the Library.
There will be
some antique
cars on display
and of course
“Chicken Poop
Bingo” is back !
What’s to eat?
Ruritans will be
making
delicious
onion
rings and selling bags of
Vidalia onions.
The Lions Club
will have cotton
candy,
ice
cream and will
be performing
vison testing in
the Slate Office.
The
Boy
Scouts will have
The climbing wall
hotdogs,
hamburgers and drinks . B-n-B-Que Catering
will provide barbeque sandwiches.
Music will be provided by “Cabin
Creek” from Fredericksburg all day.
There will be some arts and crafts also.
Buggy rides provided by Bud and
Doris Whitten .
Come out and enjoy – no admission
charge.
Sponsors this year are The
Buckingham Chamber of Commerce and
Southside Va Electric Co-op along with
Historic Buckingham, Inc.
The Buckingham County High School
gym was magically changed into a Secret
Garden by the creative and hardworking
Prom Club in April for the school's junior/senior prom. The celebration ended
with the Junior and Senior Court being
announced. Over 200 students and their
guests celebrated the night before heading off to the After-Prom party, sponsored
by the After-Prom Committee.
Historic Buckingham Looking for
BEST Chili Chefs
HBI is looking for the best chili chefs
for their CHILI COOK-OFF on
Saturday, June 18th at The
Historic Village at Lee
Wayside. And to top it
off they are offering
a $200 Award for the
best chili. For
more information,
and to enter, contact HBI at 969-4355
or [email protected]. June
18th is Fathers Day weekend and the
village would be just the spot to bring
Dad or Granddad for a good bowl of
chili.
Jurored Art Show
ATTENTION ARTISTS - Please start
getting your artwork ready for the
upcoming BCAC Jurored Art Show &
Exhibition to be held in May.
This is an annual event for local
artists, photographers, sculptors, and
crafters to exhibit and have their work
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Adriana Coleman, daughter of David
and Andrea Johnson, was selected as
Prom Queen, while Ja'Mir Smith,
grandson of Albert and Deborah
Stewart, was selected as Prom King.
Photos by Sue A. Miles.
Junior princess was Lauralee Powell,
daughter of Steve and Penney Powell.
Junior Prince was Jarvis Bowles, son of
Quincey and Brenda Bowles.
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judged at Buckingham Community Art
Center.
Cash awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
place winners in their category and for
Best in Show. Artwork will be received
at the Art Center on May 9th - 10th
from 2 PM - 6 PM. OPEN HOUSE and
RECEPTION on Sunday, May 15, 2016
from 2 PM - 4 PM. BCAC membership
meeting after reception.
For more information contact Dr.
Sakina Sawtelle 434-969-2951 or
Agnes Cramer 434-983-2115
Free Beginning Computer Classes
Offered
The Buckingham Library is offering
Housewright Museum
Museum Hours of Operation
Now Open April thru first
weekend of December.
Wednesdays & Saturdays from
1:00 to 4:00 P.M.
The Museum is located at 13012
West James Anderson Highway, (434)
969-4355
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free beginner computer classes on
Wednesdays at 10:30am. All classes
are open to the public and no experience is required.
These classes will be taught at a slow
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8 • BUCKINGHAM BEACON • May 6–June 9, 2016
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Drama Club Presents: Under the Sea, A Mermaid’s Tale
The Drama Club students of Buckingham County Middle School will present the
play, "Under the Sea, A Mermaid's Tale" on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 6:30, Middle
School Stage. The cost is $3. This is local theatre at its best - so plan a family outing and come see these eager thespians show their acting skills! Front row L-R: Ms.
Gayle Bromer (Art teacher/Set Design), Minnie Wallace, Cindy Dunkum, Liana Friedel,
Eve Moxley, Haleigh Ragland, Camryn Hartless, Erin Webber. Middle row: Mrs.
Local artists enter the
41st Heart of Virginia
Outdoor Arts Festival
Samantha Scialdo (Drama Club Director), Adreah True, Meredith Delong-Maxey, Dakota
Flood, Olivia Trimble, Rachel Bardon, Dreygan Phillips, Emma Auten, Haley Peins,
Cadence Campbell, Cole Auten. Back row: Hannah Davis, Abby Burgess, Kali Bickford,
Alicia Bartlett, Javion Vest, Taylor Call, Dameon Pillois, Brianna LeSueur, Ms. Shanna
Gilbert, Alexis Norse, Ms. Lori Nichols (Drama Club Director). Not pictured: Kayleah
Corral, Ms. Krissy Stearrett. Photo courtesy of The Drama Club.
Over 40 artists will show and sell their fine art work at the Outdoor Arts Festival which is held as part of the Heart
of Virginia Festival on May 7th. This number of artists is up from under 10 artists in the past few years.
David Spears, Jennifer Paxton Spears, John Kopf, Nan Holt, Martha Louis, Tray Eppes, Judy Ligon,
Liz Jones, Venus Powers, Denise Bramhall, Marianne Dennison, Jenny Byrne may be names
you recognize. There will be lots of pottery, sculpture, jewelry, paintings, photography, and
woodwork. (Sunday, May 8, is Mother’s Day).
The show will run from 9:00am to 3:30pm and takes place around the Rotunda on the
beautiful Longwood University campus. No admission charged. Come and enjoy.
Live Music!
★Cabin Creek
from Fredericksburg
Mother’s Day Special
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Available 11am to close
Surf & Turf
Sat. May 14th, 2016
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
at The Historic Village at Lee Wayside
No Admission Charge
A 7 oz. Sirloin Steak cooked to perfection,
Jumbo Shrimp stuffed with lump crab meat,
Baked Potato and Steamed Broccoli
Only $19.95
Co sponsored by Buckingham Chamber of Commerce and Historic Buckingham,Inc.
and Southside Virginia Electric Co-op
(donations to Historic Village projects always appreciated )
Treat Your Mom
Buggy rides, exhibits, plants, fingerprinting for kids, vendors, onion rings, kids games, Rock
Wall (New This Year), ice cream, cotton candy, Chicken Poop Bingo, Maypole, and more !
special this
Events coming up in April :
•"Primative Technology Day" April 23 11-4 at Historic Village, tomahawks, atlatl demo,
flintlock rifle demo, flint knapping, trapping demo, longhunter camp, blacksmithing,
long bow shooting, and MORE!
to Something
Mother’s Day!
Reservations
Recommended
• Historic Buckingham Spring Meeting April 24 2:30PM at Ellis Acres Memorial Park.
All welcome!
For information, call 969-4355
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May 6–June 9, 2016 • BUCKINGHAM BEACON • 9
Will Auten, Amanda Bryan and Lucas Smith comprised Buckingham’s FFA Team A,
coming in sixth in the Blackstone contest. Photos courtesy of Sue Miles.
Chandler Sexton, Trevor Agee and Brandy Snoddy were members of Buckingham’s
FFA Team B.
FFA Cattle Working Contest
By Sue A. Miles
Correspondent
With its wide open fields and ample amount of land it’s obvious that Buckingham
County is a great place to raise livestock. The Career and Technical Center at
Buckingham County High School is proving that it can educate future cattle business
people through its Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. Just recently two
teams from the Career and Tech Center completed at the Youth Cattle Working
Contest in Blackstone. Bringing in two teams, Buckingham’s Team A placed sixth,
while Team B placed 11th. Activities included learning about cattle vaccines, how to
read medical labels, tagging cattle’s ears, administering vaccines and deworming, as
well as how to complete a cattle processing plan. The students also had to demonstrate safe handling and the proper techniques of handling cattle. Congratulations
to these FFA students as they prepare to become future cattlemen in our county.
Shown left to right are: Destiny Sutton, Haley Wyant, John Vencil, Cody Shook, Ronnie Bagby, KG Gough, Rachael Pugh, and Trenton Houser. Front: Morgan
Pugh and Joshua Meek. The cadets are led by SFC Bruce Grazier and Sgt. Major Jim Morley.
JROTC Cadets Claim Another Achievement
The ever effective and very successful JROTC cadets of Buckingham County High School can claim another achievement in their repertoire. The cadets recently
finished 9th out of 20 teams from Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina at their first trip to Best of the Best Raider. The cadets also finished
2nd out of five teams from Virginia and were runner ups in the Virginia State Champions.
10 • BUCKINGHAM BEACON • May 6–June 9, 2016
Slate River Ramblings
On The Move
With Joanne Yeck
Joanne Yeck, author of “At a Place Called
Buckingham,” The Jefferson Brothers, and “At a Place
Called Buckingham” ~ Volume Two, has been fascinated with Buckingham County for over twenty years. In
late 2012, she started blogging her collection of
Buckingham facts and photos. This column features
monthly highlights from her blog, “Slate River
Ramblings.” To subscribe visit: slateriver.wordpress.com
Buckingham County Distilleries
During the summer of 1903, while Buckingham County’s Marshall District
fought to settle the saloon question, other Buckingham citizens were busy making
fruit brandies.
On August 19, 1903, The Times-Dispatch reported:
Mr. Charles Gee, an officer of the United States Government, passed through this
section visiting the brandy distilleries last week. He found one man who was not
ready for him; was not looking for him, in fact, didn’t want to see him, as he had
no license to distill, although, it is said, he had about 100 gallons of “low wines” and
a great many apples he had bought at 23 cents per bushel. The officer made the
distiller take the cap off the still and forbid him to proceed any further, and it is said
the man will be proceeded against as an illicit distiller. There are three distilleries
within a radius of five miles, and if the revenue officers do not bother them too
much they will make a big lot of brandy.
It takes four bushels of summer apples to make a gallon of brandy and these cost
92 cents, the tax on a gallon of brandy is $1, and by wholesale it does not sell for
more than $1.50 per gallon, so it may be readily seen that no one can pay a tax on
all they make, and as a usual thing the revenue officers have been very lenient with
the brandy men here.
Do the math. With or without saloons, legal or illegal, there was plenty of alcohol to be had in Buckingham County! Learn more about the “Buckingham Whiskey
Wars” at slateriverramblings.com. Put Whisky Wars in the search box and enjoy the
results!
Buckingham Notables:
Edward W. Sims
During the 19th century, while
most of Buckingham County was
occupied with agriculture, there
were also slate and gold mines, as
well as the manufacturing of iron
in the northeastern corner of the
county. One of Buckingham’s
busiest industrial developers was
Edward W. Sims. The formation of
the
Buckingham
Iron
Manufacturing Company was likely Sims’ largest undertaking.
Additionally, during 1828-1830,
Sims and Thomas B. Crenshaw
purchased Virginia Mills from
Washington Iron Works in Franklin
Walter L. Fontaine. Ultimately,
County Virginia, c.1770--1850.
Sims settled in Buckingham
Courtesy Marmaduke Percy, Wikipedia
County on a farm with the unusual name of Hornblende.
The 1840 census enumerates the “Buckingham Iron Company” among the
heads of households, locating it four households from the home of Edward Sims.
The company included 1 male under 5-years-old; 1 male 15-20; 4 males 20-30; 1
male 30-40; 1 male 50-60; 1 female 20-30; and 3 men, free persons of color, aged
24-35-years-old. All of the slaves enumerated with the company were male. There
were 32 men age 24-under 36 and another 6 were 36-under 55. This was a large
operation!
Eventually, Sims became financially overextended and, by the end of 1840, the
Buckingham Iron Manufacturing Company was up for sale to cover debts. The
Richmond Enquirer reported:
SALE OF VALUABLE IRON PROPERTY IN BUCKINGHAM.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to the undersigned by the Buckingham Iron
Manufacturing Company, bearing the date on the 24th day of November, 1840, and
duly recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Buckingham County, for the purpose of securing sundry debts to Edward W. Sims, &c. I will proceed to sell to the highest bidder,
for ready money, at the Furnace of said Company, in the County of Buckingham, on
Friday, the 18th day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day thereafter,
Sunday’s excepted, the whole of the Lands owned by the Company, containing, as
supposed 3500 acres, with all its appurtenances thereto belong. This property lies
in the lower end of Buckingham, and within a mile of the James River & Kanawha
Canal. About one half of the land has been chopped over – the remainder is well
wooded. -- The fund of Ore is believed to be inexhaustible and near to the Furnace.
Every necessary building has been erected for the prosecution of a large business.
The Stock and Casting house is believed to be the best in the State. Considering its
proximity to market – the abundance of Ore and fuel – the superior roads leading
to the Furnace, and other advantages, it is believed that no other property in the
State offers such inducements to capitalists to invest their money. Such title as is
vested in me will be conveyed to the purchaser.
GEO. H. MATHEWS, Trustee.
Buckingham Iron Manufacturing Company
The attempt to sell the Buckingham Iron Manufacturing Company in December
of 1840 apparently failed to take place or an acceptable bid was not offered. In
January of 1841, another advertisement appeared in the Richmond newspapers.
This time, George H. Matthews, Trustee proposed the sale for February 4th at Bear
Garden Furnace and itemized some of the additional property associated with the
operation: “36 mules and horses, 6 waggons, and several carts, all the implements
of every description, a large quantity of mould boards and other castings. Also
about 100 Tons Pig Metal, and a large number of Patterns, &c.”
Something or somebody again stopped the sale. In July of 1841, Edward W. Sims,
President of Buckingham Iron Manufacturing Company, ran this notice in the
Richmond newspapers:
TO THE SOCKHOLDERS OF THE BUCKINGHAM IRON MANUFACTURING
COMPANY.
A MEETING of the above Company will take place at the Office of the Company,
on THURSDAY, the 22nd July instant. The peculiar state of affairs of this Company
makes it very important that there should be a full meeting.
Eventually, the Buckingham County Chancery Case, Robert O. Dueson [?] and
others vs The Buckingham Iron Manufacturing Company and others, kept the sale
of this valuable property in limbo for years. The Court judged that the company’s
many debts be met and demanded an accounting from George H. Mathews,
Trustee. The Court also inquired as to whether or not the property should be sold
altogether or in parcels. Indeed, during the 1840s, two parcels were sold.
Sixteen years later, in December of 1857, the Buckingham Iron Manufacturing
Company was once again on the auction block. By then, Edward W. Sims had
removed to Ca Ira, Cumberland County, where he operated a store.
In 1860, Samuel Williams bought 3,504 acres once owned by Sims and the
Buckingham Iron Manufacturing Company. It was described as being on Phelps
Creek, at Bear Garden Furnace, 25 miles northeast of the courthouse. By 1870,
Edward Sims and his family were living in Missouri, far from the financial mess he
had helped create in Buckingham County.
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Crossword Answers page 15
May 6–June 9, 2016 • BUCKINGHAM BEACON • 11
First Primitive Technology Day Held
Photo Essay by Martha Louis
H
istoric Buckingham hosted its
very first First Primitive
Technology Day on Sat., April
23rd at The Historic Village at
Lee Wayside. Even though the skies
threatened rain most of the day (and
thankfully never rained on the village !), this first Primitive
Technology Day was well attended.
One young man said he could have
stayed for another day or two he was
having such a great time.
There were exhibits from all over
Virginia and all said it was very
worth their time to come. Spencer
Adams and his Boy Scout troop were
the hosts along with Historic
Buckingham.
Judah Fisher climbs the survival leaf tent.
Mike Payne shows off his skill with a longbow.
Locally owned pest control business
Central Virginia Exterminating
owned and operated by
Candice and Eli Watson in Dillwyn,Virginia.
Spring is here and with the warm weather
comes all those little pests. Call us today for
all your pest control needs 434-983-1441.
Visit us on the web at www.centralvirginiaexterminating.com
12 • BUCKINGHAM BEACON • May 6–June 9, 2016
CENTRAL VIRGINIA EXTERMINATING
•CHA and PATH Certified Riding Instructors
• Centered Riding Certified Instructor
• Boarding-Training
• Horse Shows: May 7, June 18, Aug. 27, Oct. 8
• Friday Night Thunder dates: May 20, July 8,
August 19, October 14
• Heartland Horse Heroes Therapeutic Riding
Summer Camp Dates:
Donald Shumaker, professional trapper, shows off his collection of furs.
Jr. Hoofpicker Camp
June 6-10
Horsemanship I
June 13-17 and July 11-15
Spring is Here!
Horsemanship II
June 20-24
Advanced Camp
July 18-22
For Sale
$154,900
Beautiful Farm Style House with 4.25 Acres
Completely renovated in 2009, this early 1900’s home has the charm of old & the comfort
of new. First floor master bed/bath with walk-in closet. Large eat-in kitchen with stainless
appliances & tile floor. Mudroom with extra-large wash sink, laundry area, 1/2 bath, & extra
refrigerator. Living room is wired for surround sound; every room is networked with phone,
internet, & coaxial. Beautiful front porch & large stamped concrete back patio with great view
of the giant private back yard. Existing fruit trees & a garden spot. New windows, vinyl siding,
insulation, electrical system, heat pump & gas furnace, Rinnai tankless gas water heater, & all
new plumbing. MLS #544072. List Price: $154,900
16680 W James Anderson Hwy
Buckingham, VA 23921
www.SprousesCornerRanch.com
(434)983-8181
Land and Building lots for Sale:
• 15 acre wooded parcel near Fork Union 72,500. Great for hunting or building.
Has large creek running through it.
• Building lot in the town of Dillwyn. Town water/sewer $17,500. Owner agent.
• Building lot Arvonia 2 acres 17,500 . Owner agent.
• 3 building lots in Buckingham on Rt. 20 just south of Scottsville $30,000 each.
Contact Mike Spessard 434-960-0290
Doug MacLeod shows his knapping
skills of breaking up stones to shape into
cutting tools.
List your property with Mike
Licensed to Sell Real Estate in Virginia
May 6–June 9, 2016 • BUCKINGHAM BEACON • 13
Visit A Local State Park
James River State Park
Holliday Lake State Park
104 Green Hill Dr., Gladstone, VA 24553
Phone: 434-933-4355 Email Address: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/james-river
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park features rolling
grasslands, quiet forests and beautiful views, as well as 3 miles of shoreline along
the James River. Visitors can hike, bike, canoe, kayak, fish or tent camp on the banks
of the historic river or at Branch Pond. Facilities include cabins, a visitor center, a
gift shop, a camp store, a natural playground, picnic shelters, multi-use trails, boat
launches, water/electric campgrounds and equestrian camping. The park also has a
universally accessible fishing pier and a .25-mile-long wheelchair accessible trail
around Green Hill Pond. James River State Park Outdoor Adventures, a full-service
canoe livery, provides canoe, kayak and tube rentals as well as shuttle services. For
more information about the livery (open seasonally), call 434-933-8682.
National Kids to Parks Day Scavenger Hunt
Date:05/21/2016
Time:8:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. • Location:Whole park!
This scavenger hunt is designed to allow the whole family, but especially the kids,
to get out and discover new things at the park! The list will have about 20 items to
find, most with several places to find them. We will not be asking you to collect
items, but simply to take the sheet and write what and where you found the item.
The list will be available at both the Contact Station (when you first enter the park)
as well as the Visitor Center. Additionally, if you find all the items on the sheet, it
will get you on the Tye Overlook wagon that evening for free! The wagon ride does
require pre-registration, so PLEASE sign up as early as possible for the wagon so
we'll have your space reserved. Just bring the completed Scavenger Hunt with you
to the wagon and you'll be set!
AUTOS
1986 FORD MOTOR HOME: ‘Jubilee’ by
Mobile Traveler. 24 feet long, 7.3 Liter motor.
Sleeps 6. Fully Self Contained. Like new
inside (no smokers, no pets)!! Price
$6,200.00. Phone (434) 293-3600.
LAKE MONTICELLO FIRE & RESCUE BINGO: $1,000 Jackpot every Thursday.
Progressive Game. Doors Open at 5:30pm,
Early Bird 6:45 p.m. Location: 10 Slice Road,
Palmyra, VA 22963 (Off Rt. 600, near CVS)
Questions? call (434) 591-1018.
EVENTS
HELP WANTED
STS. PETER & PAUL CHURCH: is holding
its Annual Golf Outing on June 5, 2016, 12
NOON at the Lake Monticello Gold course.
Open to the public. We invite all golfers for a
day of fun. $65 fee includes cart, lunch, &
Prizes! Hole Sponsorship’s are also available,
$50 and $25. Contact Jim Cullinan for info
(434) 589-4551.
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CENTRAL VA LIBRARY: needs Children’s
Programmer (P/T) for public library system.
Degree or experience with children’s activities required. Some Saturdays & travel
between branches required. Job description
available at: CVRL.info. Submit on-line application to Director: [email protected]
LOCAL MUSICIANS: Local church looking
for musicians to join our team. Must be able
to lead vocally from guitar or piano; experience playing with bands a plus. Music style is
diverse,
with
emphasis
on
Hillsong/Elevation/Bethel-style songs. Salary
based
on
experience.
Contact:
[email protected] for info.
REAL ESTATE
BUILDING ACREAGE: Owner financing
available. Large and small lots, from 2 acres
to 25 acres. Mostly level land, with wooded
and open acreage. Close to I-64, Fluvanna
County. Call (434) 531-0671 or (434) 5893074.
RENTALS
CENTURY 21 MONTICELLO PROPERTIES:
$1200, #177 Jefferson Dr., 3BR, 2BA, Lake
14 • BUCKINGHAM BEACON • May 6–June 9, 2016
2759 State Park Rd., Appomattox, VA 24522; Phone: 434-248-6308; Email:
[email protected]
Deep in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest, Holliday Lake is a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. Fishing for largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill is popular. Swimming at the
park's guarded beach and the "Critter Hole" play area are visitor favorites. The park has several hiking trails, including a connector trail to the 10.2-mile Carter Taylor Multi-use Trail for
hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders. Visitors enjoy its campgrounds, picnic shelters, playgrounds, seasonal concession stand, gift shop and boat ramp.
National Kids to Parks Day
Date:05/21/2016 • Time:10:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Jones Family Cemetery (Behind Concession)
Description:In cooperation with the National Park Trust, Holliday Lake State Park is
proud to participate in National Kids to Parks Day 2016. This is an opportunity to come
experience the park with your family and friends while participating in the park's programs geared towards children:
• Living on the Edge (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) - The lake's edge is shelter to
some animals and a feast for others. Look for the park naturalists along the shore
as we roll up our sleeves and try to observe these creatures from a different point
of view. Watershoes are recommended.
• Craft Your Critter (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) - Holliday Lake is home to some
very strange and interesting animals that have unique adaptations for survival. Join
our park naturalists as we create our own versions of some park animals for you to
take home.
• All That Glitters (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) - There's gold in the water of Holliday
Creek, but how do we find it? Come take a closer look at how prospectors searched
for and found gold in central Virginia. The park naturalists will guide you through
the panning process where you will separate the rocks from the riches.
Monticello. $1300 - #115 Riverside Dr. 3 BR,
2 BA, Lake Monticello. $1650. - #46
Blackberry, 3 BR, 2 ½ BA, with fenced yard,
Antioch Glen. Call Rachel at (434) 981-5173,
Century 21 Monticello Properties/Property
Management, 3661 Lake Monticello Road,
Palmyra,
VA.
22963
or
[email protected].
Equal
Housing Opportunity.
SERVICES
ATTENTION VETERANS & DEPENDENTS:
Do you know your Veterans Benefits? We do!
Virginia Department of Veterans Services ,
www.virginiaforveterans.com. Need Help?
Visit us at the following locations:
Charlottesville-Virginia Workforce Center,
2211 Hydraulic Road, M-F from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. or Fluvanna Parks and Recreation
Center, 1st. and 3rd. Wednesdays each
month, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or Louisa
County Government Bld., One Woolfolk Ave.,
1st. and 3rd., Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to
3:30 p.m. For appointment: (434) 295-2782
Pam Zirkle, VSR , [email protected]. Or [email protected]
GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST: Do you
need a logo, brochure, flyer, postcards or
newsletters? Custom art or designs – but
either don’t know how or don’t have the
time? I can provide you with quality graphic
design and artwork quickly and affordable.
Let me do the work for you so you can concentrate on your business. Call Lynn
Stayton-Eurell @ (434) 906-2524.Please visit
www.http://staytoneurellgraphic.net
LAND TESTING: Have your land ready to sell.
I will do perk test, well permits, feasibility
studies, and will provide all legal documented paper work for you. Call 434-249-0298.
FOR SALE
BOOKS make great gifts. Give Linda
Salisbury's Bailey Fish Adventure series for
kids, and humor for grown-ups. Can be
found at many local gift outlets, online (plus
Kindle
and
Nook),
or
from
[email protected], (540-895-9093), or
www.lindasalisburyauthor.com.
DRIVEWAY STONE: SLATE: 9-ton Crush
Slate @ $150, 14-Ton @ $200, #57-9-Ton @
$230, 14 –Ton @ $300. Includes delivery and
* tailgate spread. Call (434) 420-2002.
INSIDE & OUTSIDE SALES
VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Have too
many treasures? Now you can rent a spot to
sell your things or crafting items you
made/make. Hidden Treasure Flea Market is
in Palmyra, (Rte 15) James Madison Hwy,
across from the Palmyra Post Office. Also
available daily outside vendor spots. Opening
April 7, 2016. Spaces Limited. Call (434) 9819542 or (434) 906-6544 and ask for Pam or
Dallas.
WANTED
OLD COINS: I BUY OLD COINS. (434) 46
To Advertise call: 434-207-0223 Email: [email protected]
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www.APlusTaxHelp.net
1-434-983-2718
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YOUR PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
Herbert E. Maxey, Jr.
Personal Attention
& Professional Service
P: 434-983-1911
[email protected]
17039 Oak St., Dillwyn, VA 23936
A FREE Initial Consultation
For All Accidents
Causing Personal
Injury Or Wrongful Death
No Attorney Fee Unless Recovery
email: [email protected]
website: www.herbertmaxey.com
P.O. Box 257, Buckingham, VA
Herbert E. Maxey Jr.
40 years experience
TOLL FREE 1-800-248-1950
SERVING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
• Automobile • Truck •Wrongful Death
• Medical Malpractice •Motorcycle • Nursing Home
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Tri-County Real Estate
(434)983-9965
UNDER CONTRACT
Cedar-Sided Ranch w/ Pond View - Dillwyn
3 Bd, 2.5 Bth, Full Basement
Spencer Rd-$120,000
GET THE MESSAGE.
TEXTING WHILE
DRIVING IS A
DEADLY
DISTRACTION.
2 Acres w/ Well & Septic -Towards Farmville
Electric Hook-up, Invest or Build, No Restrictions.
Plank Rd -$23,000
SPREAD THE WORD,
SAVE A FRIEND.
Vist ota.org/donttext
and assos.org/donttext.
18 Acre Farm - Appomattox
Brick, 3 Bd, 2 Barns, Creek
Piney Mtn Rd-$164,999
“Nobody Knows the Country Like We Do!”
Shawn Bolden, Principal Broker
email: [email protected]
17076 Oak Street • Dillwyn, VA 23936
SERVICE DIRECTORY PRICES
Answers to the Crossword Puzzle from page 11
3 month package– ( 1/16 page $35/month–larger sizes\
also available)
Call Judi Price 434-207-0223
or email: [email protected]
May 6–June 9, 2016 • BUCKINGHAM BEACON • 15
American Red Cross
babysitting classes
About the class:
As the nation’s leader in babysitting classes and child care
training, the American Red Cross will prepare your child
to be the best sitter in the neighborhood. Designed for
youth ages 11 to 15, the course helps participants develop
leadership skills, build a babysitting business, keep
themselves and others safe and guide children’s behavior.
Participants also learn about basic child care and basic
first aid.
SPECIAL CLASS
DATE: Saturday, June 18
and Saturday, July 9
The class is taught by a certified American Red Cross
instructor. Attendees should bring a packed lunch.
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration:
To register, call 434.315.2831. Class size is limited.
LOCATION: First floor
conference room, Centra
Southside Community
Hospital, 800 Oak Street,
Farmville, Virginia
The fee for the class is $50. Scholarships are available.
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