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Camp Staunton Registration, Daytona 500, More Park History, Up-Cycle, Graceland, Cooking around the World, Homeschool Section, Intro to Aquaponics, iRec
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StauntonParks&Rec
Winter/Spring 2013
staunton parks and recreation
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contents
3 Hodgepodge
4 Music
Staunton Parks & Recreation
Irene Givens Admin Building
5 Art
Montgomery Hall Park
1000 Montgomery Ave
6 Trips
Staunton, VA 24401 7 Overnight Trips
(540)332-3945
hodge·podge
staunton.va.us/recreation 8 Urban & Rural Survival
10 Registration Saturday Morning Gardening with Matthew
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Director of Parks and Recre-
ation, Christopher J. Tuttle,
11 Wild Women Sensabaugh, City Horticulturist
tuttlecj@ci.staunton.va.us
Acting Assistant City Manager/
Superintendent of Recreation,
Jennifer L. Jones,
13 Health & Fitness
14 History of Montgomery Hall Park
[hoj-poj] noun Pruning: The Good, the bad, and the ugly | Are your foundation
plantings out of control? Do you have a new shade tree in your front
yard and feel unsure of how to trim it? Did you have a favorite tree
a heterogeneous mixture; jumble.
Jonesjl@ci.staunton.va.us
Superintendent of Parks, 16 Montgomery Hall Plantation that was damaged in the June 29 dericho? Has someone knocked on
Steve DeVenny,
Devennysd@ci.staunton.va.us
17 History of Woodrow Park your door offering to “top” your trees? If you answered yes to any of
Bath Salts: The Deadly Facts | The SAW Coalition’s community these questions join Matt for an informal class that will cover basic
18 Original Rules of Gypsy Hill Park “bath salt” presentation is to educate the public on the misconcep- pruning for the home landscape. Matt is an ISA Certified Arborist
Building Codes:
MHP- Montgomery Hall Park; 20 Betsy Bell & Mary Gray tions of the synthetic drugs known as “bath salts.” Learn the cur- with 20 years’ experience in horticulture & tree care. Topics covered
MHPC- Montgomery Hall Park rent laws and the factual dangers. Did you know that the 4 locations by the course will include basic tree biology, reasons to prune, select-
Conference Room; MHPA- 22 Mature Subject Matter ing the right pruning tools, proper pruning techniques and storm re-
Montgomery Hall Park Activity raided by police in Virginia were in Staunton, Harrisonburg, Augus-
Room; GHPG- Gypsy Hill Park
25 Cooking ta County and Waynesboro? Instructor: Keri Jones, Office on Youth. covery. There will be an indoor session followed by outdoor demon-
Gym; GHPGC- Gypsy Hill Park
Garden Center; NSC- Nelson
26 iRec NSTC 6pm, January 15. Price: Free, but please call to let us know you strations of pruning on young trees in the park. There will be plenty
are coming (540) 332-3945 by: January 8 of time for Q & A so come prepared with questions about your tree
Street Center; BTWCC- Booker T. 28 Homeschool or plant (photos are helpful). Dress appropriately for the outdoor
Washington Community Center
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29 Children Strategic Couponing Class | This is a beginning couponing class session. #1001 GHPGC 9am-12pm, March 2. Price: $9. Register by:
and will focus on using coupons and other savings strategies to sig- February 22
30 Community Centers
nificantly reduce your grocery bill. We will also discuss the basics of
31 Athletics looking outside the typical grocery store and using technology to save Tree Planting: There’s more to it than green side up | Thinking
32 City Communications big on feeding your family. Instructor: Bryan Flavin. #1000 MHPC about adding a new tree to your landscape? Overwhelmed with all of
6pm-7pm, March 12. Price: $14. Register by: March 5 the choices at your local garden center? Unsure of what species of tree
would work in a challenging spot at your home? Join Matt for a class
Starting a Small Business | If you had to pitch your business idea on tree planting & establishment. Matt is an ISA Certified Arborist
in 30 seconds to win over an important customer, could you do it? with 20 years’ experience in horticulture and tree care. Topics covered
If you went in to apply for your business license, would they tell you will include assessing the site, selecting the proper tree for your yard,
to go back a few steps first? Are you ready to turn your awesome purchasing a quality tree, planting both container and balled & bur-
idea into a successful business? SCCF’s Executive Director, Christina lap trees, and follow up maintenance of your new tree. There will also
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Cain, will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to do all of be a special demonstration of root washing a large ball & burlap tree
brochure design this and more…and have fun in the process! MHPC 6pm-7:30pm, to make for easier planting. There are indoor & outdoor sessions so
© 2012 cheyenne kody photography & design cheyennekody.com
cover photo by Megan Boysen January 28. Price: Free, but please call to let us know you are coming please dress appropriately for the weather. #1002 MHPC 9am-12pm,
(540) 332-3945 by: January 21 April 6. Price: $9. Register by: March 29
Free Introductory Songwriting Class | Start the New Year by nurturing your creative expression! With some simple tools and ideas you will learn in
the class, you will soon be creating unique songs of your own (or polishing up existing original songs). In this free intro class, we’ll learn a writing
exercise that got Gillian Welsh her start in Nashville as one of the most successful songwriters today. You’ll also get an overview of other materials
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to be covered in the class series as well as time to share your song in a supportive and nurturing way. This is an optional prerequisite to the
more extensive six week class below. Instructor: Blue O’Connell- A highly accomplished (albeit profoundly deaf ) musician, Blue has been critiqued
art
by music critics from all over the US, UK and Canada and they praise O’Connell’s music as: “inventive”, “creative”, “haunting”, “profoundly
[ahrt] noun
moving”, “full of grace and inspiration.” To learn more about Blue’s amazing story including how she relearned melody, check out her website
at: www.blueoconnell.com MHPC 7pm-8pm, January 8. Price: Free, but please let us know you are coming by: January 2
Creative Songwriting | Interested in becoming a songwriter? Come join singer/songwriter and Certified Music Practitioner
Blue O’Connell for a series of six classes that will provide you with simple tools and ideas to help you create new songs, (or
the quality, production, expression, or realm,
polish some old songs). Topics covered will include lyric and melody writing, key choice, chord progressions, transposi-
tion, etc. Classes will be structured to include songwriting exercises, song sharing, listening, and more. Come explore
according to aesthetic principles, of what is
the creativity of songwriting in a warm, friendly environment! *Please bring a guitar. Instructor: Blue O’Connell.
Please read a part of Blue’s bio above. #1003 MHPC 7pm-8pm, six Tuesdays starting January 15. Price: $70. Register
beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordi-
by: January 10 nary significance.
Open Bluegrass Jam for Beginner and Intermediate Players | Have you ever wanted to play bluegrass Digital Photo 101
with other people? Tired of practicing alone? Looking to meet other musicians to play with? This class see page 27
an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant
will focus on “Jam Etiquette” and how to fit into any music jam. Learn the most commonly played
forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.
Bluegrass songs, learn the history of the Bluegrass tradition, and listen to the “Masters of Blue- Upcycling: up.cy.cle def. 1.) The process of converting waste materials or useless products into Intro to Calligraphy | Explore the art of
grass”- Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, etc. Participants should be able to play a few new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value. In these classes, beautiful writing with a master calligra-
chords on their instrument and bring their own (banjo, fiddle, etc.). CD’s and Songbook take old materials and create new and clever uses for them. Re-invent things that most people pher as your guide. In this class, students
will be provided by the instructor. Emphasis will be placed on group playing, with the throw away to add some zing to your kitchen, interest to your family room, or color to a bed- will discover the many ways calligraphy
instructor providing as much individual attention to each student concerning tech- room. These workshops make use of toss-outs and discards. can be used as well as the wide range of
nique, tips, and tuning as time will allow. Also talk and play with actual working styles-and will get to try their hands at
bluegrass musicians from local Bluegrass band “Hound Dog Hill” and other some of them. The workshop will be an
professional players from the area. Instructor: Cutch Tuttle. Session 1: #1004 *up.cy.cle: Front Door Wreath | Have an old trinkets and tid-bits that have special mean-
inquirer’s class- no previous experience
NSC 1:30pm-3:30pm, four Sundays starting January 6, Price: $75. Regis- book (or two) whose pages have been dam- ing for you to create a one-of-a-kind table top.
required. The instructor is Russell Armen-
ter by: January 2 Session 2: #1005 NSC 1:30pm-3:30pm, four Sundays aged by water or scribble marks? Before head- Use our supplies or bring your own pieces to
trout, former chief White House calligra-
starting February 3, Price: $75. Register by: January 28 ing for the trash can, consider re-using those put in your table. Instructor: Sandra Carter.
pher, who has been doing hand lettering for
pages to make a spring-time wreath to adorn #1010 GHPGC 6pm-8pm, March 18. Price:
more than fifty years. #1013 MHPC 6pm-
Introduction to the Shamanic Journey | The Shamanic your front door. Instructor: Sandra Carter. $21. Register by: March 11
7:30pm, four Mondays starting March 4.
Journey is a method to connect oneself with non-ordi- #1007 GHPGC 6pm-8pm, January 14. Price:
Price: $25. Register by: February 26
nary reality to receive information/answers to questions. $16. Register by: January 9 *up.cy.cle: Etched Drinking Glasses | Wish
Shamanism is practiced worldwide and is not a reli- you could think of something to do with
Not Your Average...Jewelry Making | At
gious discipline. The journey is facilitated through *up.cy.cle: Throw Pillow | Do you have those clear glass jars that you keep putting
last! An opportunity to make jewelry no
drumming sessions to still the mind (and it re- scarves that you don’t wear anymore, but just in the recycle bin? Leave this workshop with
one else can- because you make your own
can’t bear to get rid of? Instead of keeping a set of six drinking glasses adorned with a
[myoo-zik] noun
laxes the body). The journey assists you to beads from high fired stoneware clay. Sev-
connect with guides (power animals and them in that drawer taking up space, upcycle monogram or design that you’ve created. In-
eral colors of glaze are available and cop-
teachers) who become your assistants. them into a throw pillow to jazz up a chair structor: Sandra Carter. #1011 GHPGC 6pm-
per & silver wire findings can be used.
Come join us. There are NO fail- or sofa. Use ours or bring your own. Instruc- 8pm, March 25. Price: $19. Register by: March
Instructor: Mary Tuttle, whose jewelry can
ures, only fun in learning. If you tor: Sandra Carter. #1008 GHPGC 6pm-8pm, 18
be purchased at the Smith Center and Vir-
are able, bring a drum or rattle, January 28. Price: $21. Register by: January 21
ginia Made. #1014 NSC 6pm-8pm, six
a bandana and a blanket as *up.cy.cle: Paper Bowls | Looking for some-
Mondays starting January 7. Price: $34.
there will be floor work. *up.cy.cle: Fabric Bowl | Don’t know what thing creative to do with all those old maga-
Register by: January 2
Instructor: Stan Gula. to do with all those fabric scraps that are left zines lying around the house? Why not learn
#1006 MHPA 9am- over from a craft project or costume you’ve how to turn them into paper bowls that are
Crocheting for Beginners | Have you al-
5pm (1hr lunch made for the kids? Before you toss them out, both beautiful and useful. This workshop will
ways wanted to learn how to make beau-
break) Feb 9. use them to make a fabric bowl. Instructor: show you how it’s done with just two mag-
tiful hand crocheted pieces, but never
Price: $24. Sandra Carter. #1009 GHPGC 6pm-8pm, azines, some folding, a little tape, and some
had anyone to teach you, or lacked the
Reg.by: March 11. Price: $16. Register by: March 4 Mod Podge -- and will suggest what is possi-
patience to try and teach yourself? Well,
Feb. 1 ble beyond the basics. Please bring two mag-
this class is for you! We will go through
*up.cy.cle: Table Top | What to do with that azines, preferably center stapled not perfect
the basic stiches that you need to begin
mug that is chipped or that broken plate with bound. Instructor: Anne Armentrout. #1012
most crocheting projects, as well as how
mu·sic
the design you just love? Incorporate pieces NSC 1pm-4pm, February 2. Price: $17. Regis-
to read pattern instructions, which can be
into a table top made from formica sink-base ter by: January 25
intimidating to beginners. See Parks &
toss-outs. Combine them with ceramic tiles,
Recreation for a supply list upon registra-
odds and ends of costume jewelry, or other
tion. Instructor: Lori Broughman. #1015
MHPC 7pm-8pm, six Mondays starting
Claire Richardson, Community Recreation Specialist January 7. Price: $37. Register by: January
richardsonca@ci.staunton.va.us 2
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t i t. Local Bed & Breakfast Tours 2008 and has been operating as a B&B since the Inn at Old Virginia. Price: $19 (includes
s · t i · n a · t rave ls or is s
en Curious about some of the Bed & Breakfasts’ May 2009. Join us for lunch and a cup of tea lunch and tour). #1020 You must register with
e g at this lovely B & B. Meet at 12pm, January Staunton Parks & Recreation by February 21
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d to which h in our area? Take a tour of three very popular
s o n or t 24 at the Anne Hathaway Cottage in Staunton.
a p e r ones, meet the innkeepers and enjoy lunch. A
great social activity to meet new folks and re- Price: $19 (includes lunch and tour). #1019 Mark Addy Inn |This bed and breakfast is
e
the plac
ceive the special treatment usually reserved for You must register with Staunton Parks & Rec- beautifully restored and lovingly appointed.
B&B guests only! (All rooms subject to viewing reation by: January 17 The Mark Addy beckons with the romance
dependent on prior guest reservations). and richness of a bygone era. Charming
The Inn at Old Virginia | While the original and luxurious accommodations offer ele-
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Bed & Breakfast portion of the House dates back to the Civil gant comfort, serene privacy and incredible
Inn | This charming and romantic cottage War, the Inn now strives to create the per- views of the magnificent Blue Ridge Moun-
is a smaller replica of the farmhouse where fect balance of historic grace and modern day tains and surrounding Nelson County. Nel-
the wife of William Shakespeare grew up in amenities. The Barn which was designed and lysford is named after Nelly Martin, whom
England. It has a real thatched roof, beau- renovated to preserve the original structural built this homestead along with her husband
tiful gardens and is just a few blocks from integrity, houses eight of the ten guest rooms. John Coleman Everett. We invite you to
downtown Staunton. You may have spotted Eve Cater who originally opened the Inn in have lunch after touring this historic facili-
it tucked away nicely from the street if you’ve the Fall of 2000, would be honoured to have ty. Wednesday, March 13. Depart GHPG at
ever visited Newtown Baking. Juliette Swen- you for a visit. Lunch will be included in 11am. Price: $26. #1021 Register by: March 6
son, owner and innkeeper built the house in this great tour. Meet at 12pm, February 28 at
OVERNIGHT TRIPS airplanes, Elvis’ Automobile Museum, Elvis Presley Fashion King
and the Sincerely Elvis Museum. All travel included to and from
Florida Weekend Getaway, Orlando FL | February 8-February 12, Graceland via charter bus service. Depart GHPG: Saturday, March
2013 Enjoy the home of Disney, Universal Studios, The Orlando 2 at 6am, Return: Monday, March 4 at 10pm. Price: $395 per person
Magic and many other great attractions the city of Orlando has to based on double occupancy, $525 for singles. Reserve your space now with
offer. This trip will feature a direct non-stop flight from Weyers Cave, a $100 deposit, with final payment due February 1.
VA to Orlando, and we will stay in a convenient hotel on Interna-
tional Drive. Free shuttle service to Disney and Universal is offered The Masters, Augusta GA | April 1 - April 4, 2013
daily as well. Depart GHPG: 8am on Friday, February 8, Return: 10am Come experience the thrill of a lifetime and go to the Tuesday practice
on Tuesday, February 12. Price: $490 per person based on double occu- round of the Masters Golf tournament where you can take pictures
pancy, $725 for single (includes transportation & hotel). Trip must be and get autographs of the top PGA Tour professionals in the world.
paid in full upon registration. This trip will include overnight accommodations, ticket to the prac-
Canopy Tour at Nelson Rocks | The North Fork Valley Canopy Via Feratta at Nelson Rocks | Via...What?? Noun- a mountain tice round and bus transportation from Staunton. Depart GHPG:
Tour is modeled after canopy tours found throughout Central Amer- route equipped with fixed ladders, cables, and bridges in order to Daytona 500, Daytona Beach FL | February 22 -February 25, 2013 Monday, April 1 at 8am, Return: Tuesday, April 2 at midnight. Price:
ica and the Caribbean. After a short hike and trials at the practice be accessible to climbers and walkers. Origin: (Italian) literally ‘iron Enjoy this two race package in style. Ride to sunny Florida in a char- $550 per person based on double occupancy. Reserve your space now with
zip line, we’ll get to zippin’. As the tour continues, the zip lines get road’. Join us on this adrenaline packed adventure best described tered bus and enjoy the DRIVE4COPD 300 on Saturday, then the a $300 deposit required upon sign up with balance paid by 3/1/13.
progressively longer and higher but we will have lots of opportunities as a mountain route equipped with fixed cables, stemples, ladders, DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, from Weatherly Tower in turn 4. These
to catch our breath and enjoy the spectacular views. After a total of and bridges. The use of these allow otherwise isolated routes to be seats are in a premium location. Bus will depart Friday morning and
12 zip lines and 3 foot bridges, the tour will end with a 40 foot rappel joined to create longer routes which are accessible to people with a arrive in Jacksonville Fl, at approximately 4pm for hotel accommo-
out of the final tree. Bring your lunch to eat on the way there. A ‘what wide range of climbing abilities. Never been rock climbing before? dations. Bus will shuttle group to and from races and then return to
to bring/wear’ list will be available at Parks & Recreation. Weight Not a problem. However, this activity is for sure not suggested for Staunton. Depart GHPG: Friday, February 22 at 6am, Return: Mon-
limit 70lbs-250lbs. Saturday, March 2. Depart from GHPG: 11:30am, anyone afraid of heights. We suggest you visit their website at www. day, February 25 at 6pm. Price: $640 per person based on double oc-
Return around: 7pm. Price: $101 (includes travel, all equipment, and nelsonrocks.org/ViaFerrata.html before registering. A ‘what to bring/ cupancy, $750 single occupancy (includes transportation, hotel stay and
safety guides). #1016 Register by: February 11 wear’ list will be available at Parks & Recreation. Ages 13+ Satur- race tickets). Reserve your space now with a $300 deposit required upon
day, March 16. Depart from GHPG: 8:45am, Return around: 7pm. sign up with balance paid by 1/15/13.
25th Annual VA Spring Show, Richmond | The Virginia Spring Price: $116 (includes travel, all equipment, and safety guides). #1055
Show is a grand collection of more than 300 upscale exhibitors from Register by: March 1 Graceland, Memphis, TN | March 2 - March 4, 2013
across the nation, featuring fresh new springtime designs and ideas. Take your family and friends on the ultimate rock ‘n roll experience
Choose from an unequaled selection of porcelain, woven wares, jew- Potomac Mills | Find all the good deals at this great outlet mall. If to Elvis Presley’s Graceland. The Graceland Package includes: Two
elry, quilts, garden statuary, dolls, reproduction furniture, pottery, you like, head over to IKEA for new innovative designs and lots of nights deluxe accommodations at Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Ho-
carvings, braided rugs, tin ware, glassware, musical instruments and inexpensive styles for your home décor. Saturday, January 19. Depart tel with free continental breakfast. Reservations for the Graceland
signs. Voted consistently as one of the top 100 shows In The Nation. GHPG at 8:30am, Return: 8pm. Price: $26. #1018 Register by: Jan- Platinum Tour, which includes an audio-guided tour of Graceland
Friday, March 8. Depart GHPG at 8:30am Return around: 4:30pm. uary 14 Mansion and grounds, and a self-guided tour of Elvis’ two custom Photo on left courtesy of Nelson Rocks Outdoor Center. Photo above courtesy of Kyle Myers.
Price: $24 (includes transportation & admission). #1017 Register by:
Feb. 25
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survival [ser-vahy-vuh l]
noun
the act or fact of surviving, especially under adverse or unusual
circumstances.
Advanced Building and Maintenance of an
Aquaponic System | An aquaponics system is multi
trophic ecosystem complete with consumers, producers,
and scavengers. At the end of this class you will have all
the tools and several informative handouts that will al-
low you to excel in your own endeavors into the fun and
purposeful hobby of aquaponics. Topics include design
criteria, fish management, plant management, water
chemistry, and site selection. Kits will also be available
for purchase after the class to help minimize the time it
takes to find all of the parts (optional). Instructor: Mat-
thew Ferrell. MHPA 9am-5pm, February 23. For one per-
son: $75 (activity #1031), for two people: $100 (activity
#1056). Register by February 15.
Urban Survival Seminar | The truth that FEMA
won’t tell you? Let our instructor who has 40+
years of outdoor experience including 14 years
in Search and Rescue share many great ways
you can be prepared “just in case”. This exten-
sive seminar will cover many topics, including:
finding and making potable water sources; heat-
ing and cooling your house without electricity:
tips and tricks; unusual emergencies- nuclear, civil
unrest, pandemic, biological event and economic
collapse; lifestyle changes to make now; non-electric
gizmos and gadgets; situational awareness and physical
safety; basic human needs for survival and MUCH more!
Instructor: Roy Hutchinson is a member of the Internation-
al Society of Professional Trackers (ISPT). He has lent his
URBAN & RURAL SURVIVAL Homemade, Natural Cleaners | Inexpensive, effective and SAFE!
grid interactive systems. Included in the class will be book recommendations and
free internet resources. This class is ideal for those with little- to moderate-un-
tracking expertise to the U. S. Military, Law Enforcement
and numerous Search and Rescue teams. Roy teaches as a
Make your own laundry products, dishwasher detergent and other derstanding of energy systems. Bring your questions! Instructor: Randy Peltola. volunteer instructor for the Virginia Department of Game
Beginner Soap Making | Part art, part science! Learn how to make
household products for pennies per use! Made from easily available #1029 MHPC 6pm-8pm, January 9. Price: $12. Register by: January 2 and Inland Fisheries. He has extensive experience in track-
simple basic soap, and a few fancier variations. Discussion of basic
ingredients. Save money and avoid toxic chemicals! Please bring to ing and survival on unsupported trips in numerous extreme
ingredients, process involved and equipment. We will make and take
class: one empty spray bottle at least 8 oz size, (recycled) and a con- Intro to Aquaponics | Do you have an aquarium? Do you like to garden? Tired environments. #1032 MHPA 10am-5pm (1 hour break for
herbal bars milled from basic homemade soap. Instructor: Dee Dee
tainer about 1 quart size to take some laundry soap home. Instructor: of weeding, fertilizing, tilling, and bending over? Then aquaponics might be lunch), March 23. Price: $35. Register by: March 15
Stroup. #1026 MHPA 6pm-8:30pm, April 12. Price: $18. Register by:
Dee Dee Stroup. #1028 MHPA 6pm-8pm March 14. Price: $18. Reg- for you. What is aquaponics? Aquaponics is a synergistic growing technique in
April 5
ister by: March 7 which fish and plants are grown together in the same system. The fish waste pro-
vides nutrition to the plants and bacteria. The plants and bacteria, in turn, clean
Introduction to Cheese Making | Learn the basics and learn enough
Introduction to Solar Energy Systems | Why is solar energy becom- and filter the water for the fish. If you think about it, an aquaponics system is
to experiment on your own! There will be discussion of basic in-
ing the latest trend in alternate energy? We will examine the basics of multi trophic ecosystem complete with consumers, producers, and scavengers. Registration Page 10
gredients, equipment needed, general steps, and simple recipes. We
solar energy and overview applications of both solar thermal and solar Learn the history and basics of aquaponics and decide if you want to delve deep-
will make a simple cream-style cheese to sample. Instructor: Dee Dee
electric systems. Solar thermal system applications include domestic er into this world with the more intense advanced building and designing class
Stroup. #1027 MHPA 6pm-8:30pm, February 22. Price: $18. Register
hot water, space heating, and heating for pools and spas. Solar electric (listed below). Instructor: Matthew Ferrell. #1030 MHPA 1pm-3pm, February 16.
by: February 15
system applications include off-grid (battery-based), grid-tied, and Price: $16. Register by: February 8
We are overwrought with excitement about new on-line recreation
Garage Gals | What the heck does
wild women
program registration. You can go to either website and click on the on-
that red light on my dash mean?
line registration button to easily and conveniently register for our classes, Get a better idea of what to look
trips and programs. Be sure to enter the corresponding activity number for when you are examining
listed at the end of the program description. The activity number looks your tires, checking tire pres-
like this: #1001. www.staunton.va.us/recreation or Google “Staunton sure, checking fluid levels,
Revolution 2.0”. Since this is a newly devised program registration appli- and more. Be an independent
cation, please bear with us as we work out unknown kinks in the new system woman with hopefully less
that may occur. We hope you enjoy this new convenient feature. visits to the repair shop! In-
structor: Randy Williamson,
currently the mechanic for
Staunton Park Maintenance.
#1033 Park Maintenance
6pm, March 6. Price: $9. Reg-
ister by: February 27
Registration Form Home Repair & Maintenance
Learn important painting tips,
how-to’s of a circular saw, drill,
sander, caulk gun and various other
tools. Instructor: John Crawford. #1034
name ________________________________________ year you were born _______________________ Park Maintenance 6pm, March 13. Price:
$9. Register by: March 6
address _____________________________________________________________________________
city _________________________________________ state __________________ zip __________ Oh, Those Female Hormones! | Does it some-
phone _______________________________________ email_________________________________ times seem that you are at the mercy of your hor-
emergency contact_____________________________________________________________________ mones? The complexity of the female hormone system
makes it easy for hormonal imbalances to occur. These can
have devastating consequences on your life, health and well-
being. Symptoms of disruptions to natural hormonal balance
Program/Class/Trip Date/Time $ Price mini-meditation together. Instructor: Anne Buzzelli. MHPC
include PMS, mood swings, depression, cramping, fatigue,
6pm-7:30pm, March 26. Price: Free, but call us to let us know
___________________________________________________________________________________ headaches, and many more. For more information visit www.
you are coming: (540) 332-3945
___________________________________________________________________________________ healthtlc.com Instructors: Dr. Susanna B. Wetsel, DC, CCN,
___________________________________________________________________________________ DACBN and Don Wetsel, MA, LAc, NCTMB. MHPC 7 pm,
Nia | Learn about The Joy of Movement! Nia is an
February 28. Price: Free, but call us to let us know you are coming
eclectic blend of dance arts, martial arts and heal-
by February 21: (540) 332-3945
ing arts which provides an aerobic workout that’s fun!
$ Price _________________________ Kick off your shoes and start improving flexibility,
Canasta & Fondue Night | Give up one of those cold January
Program/Class/Trip Total (Do not include materials fee) _________________________ agility, mobility, stability, and strength. Instructor: Linda Revis
nights that you normally dedicate to Jeopardy and Wheel of
Adults (Over 55) 10% Discount (excludes trip & special event prices) _________________________ #1037 MHPA 6pm-7pm, six Thursdays starting January
Fortune for something a little more personal. We’ll spend the
Total sent: _________________________ 10 *option to continue. Price: $29. Register by: January 3
first hour learning and preparing cheese and chocolate fondue.
Then we will nibble and chat while Jen Grassler teaches the
Wildly Fertile: Food for Conception & Incubation | Food
The following hold harmless agreement must be signed by all participants or in the Travel Policy card game Canasta. Ladies of all ages are welcome. Bring your
choices impact Team MomBaby long before conception and
case of a minor, his or her guardian. All trips are to be paid in full when signing up unless another specific option is avail- favorite 8 track tapes. #1035 MHPA 6pm-9pm, January 11.
able where a minimum of 50% deposit is required for each person. Once a payment continue through breastfeeding. We’ll discuss how to use food
Price: $25. Register by: January 4
WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the undersigned in consideration of the permission is received from a patron they are considered to have an official spot on the trip if to achieve a healthy, comfortable pregnancy, along with sup-
granted to it by the City of Staunton to hold harmless the City of Staunton against there is available space. All patrons understand that there is a no refund policy in ef-
plement ideas and screening for a common genetic flaw that
and and all liability, loss, damages, cost or expense which it may incur because of such fect unless the Recreation department decides to cancel a trip. It is at the Recreation Wild Women’s Winter Workout | This is a Saturday morning
action, agrees to indemnify and save harmless the said City of Staunton, VA, from any department’s discretion on the cancellation of trips and most will be done in a timely can get in the way. Instructor: Anne Buzzelli. #1039 MHPC
workout that will wake you up and energize you in the darkest
and all liability, loss, damage, cost or expense which the participant may hereafter incur, manner. In some extreme cases such as death or serious medical conditions a refund 6pm-8pm, January 14 & 16. Price: $24. Register by: January 7
suffer or be required to pay by reason of said participation in the City of Staunton, VA. may be available to a patron of a trip minus any expense the Recreation department part of winter. Come prepared to warm your body and in-
The undersigned agrees to pay the complete exoneration of said City, any claim made may incur. Name changing fees may occur on trips involving plane flights. In cases crease your spirit. Instructor: Carol Capolungo. #1036 GHPG
against the City of injury or damages to persons or property caused by said participa- regarding deposits; if the balance isn’t paid by the deadline, patron may lose full deposit DIY Chicken Coop | Learn to use power tools like a circular
10:30am-11:30am, January 12, 19, 26. Price: $36. Register by:
tion, and to further indemnify and hold harmless said City from any costs incurred and spot on the trip. saw and drill while constructing from plans, a real live chicken
with respect to the defense of any such claim. If said participant is a minor child under Before registration form is complete, you will be required to sign and date on the January 4
18 years of age, the signature of a parent or legal guardian shall constitute the same line below that you have read, understand and accept this addition to our registration
coop. The coop will be able to accommodate 3-4 hens com-
indemnification as provided above. The Recreation Department may use photos taken process. fortably. At the end of the class we will raffle off the coup
Intro to Vipassana Meditation | There are many different
during programs/classes/athletics/trips for advertising and marketing purposes, contact If registering for a trip, please list EMERGENCY CONTACT (name, address and one lucky person will go home with not only construction
the Department if you do not want your image used. and phone number): ways to meditate. Vipassana goes way beyond calming the mind
knowledge, but the class constructed chicken coop. Bring a
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passion and make a person feel lighter! Amazingly, this was the
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method taught by the Buddha 2500 years ago and is supported
Mail-in Walk-in
Mail your completed registration form & check to: Irene Givens Admin Building
by modern science. We’ll talk theory, history, science and do a
Staunton Parks & Recreation Department Montgomery Hall Park
PO Box 58 1000 Montgomery Ave
Staunton, VA 24402-0058 Staunton, VA 24401
www.staunton.va.us/recreation
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Winter/Spring 2013
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perienced bridge players who common strategies for controlling blood class linking yoga poses together to bring
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StauntonParks&Rec
The
History of
Montgomery
Hall Park
I n 1808, John Howe Peyton, a graduate of Princeton Prior to the 1940’s, due to segregation, the black commu-
University and a young lawyer, moved to Staunton in or- nity of Staunton had no recreational facilities for their use;
der to establish a legal practice. The Stafford County native and was only allowed once a year to use the Gypsy Hill
built the large Montgomery Hall mansion in the 1820’s Park Fair Grounds, upon approval.
on several hundred acres southwest of Staunton. This es-
tate was named for his wife, Ann Lewis Montgomery, the In 1946, the City of Staunton acquired from Alexander C.
great-granddaughter of John Lewis, founder of Staunton. Thomas and Elizabeth D. Thomas, his wife, the property
by virtue of an August 24, 1946 deed. The 150 acres of land
John and Ann Peyton were well known for their enter- were acquired for the purpose of providing a recreational
tainment of guests. The original estate included a recep- area for the black population. Beginning in 1947, the park
tion hall, tea room, library, dining room, conservatory, was to be maintained under the direction of a park com-
den, kitchen and pantry. On the second floor were ten mittee led by Mrs. Irene Givens. Mrs. Givens was selected
bedrooms and four baths. It is even recorded that Hen- to be the General Operations Manager by the Montgom-
ry Clay, the great statesman and U.S. Senator from Ken- ery Hall Park Committee. Mrs. Givens dedicated over 25
tucky was a guest at the estate on several occasions, and an years of service to the administration of Montgomery Hall Montgomery Hall circa 1909.
interesting account of the social life at the estate is given Park and its programs prior to 1970. Mrs. Givens and her
in the Memoir of John Howe Peyton, written by his son, staff were the “Welcome Committee” for Staunton to all lived within City limits had never been in a through a series of meetings for the de- well as adequate parking for visitors. In
John Lewis Peyton: “He kept up a large establishment at of the communities who traveled as far away as Roanoke pool. According to those who attended the velopment of plans for the park. The City October of 1977, City Council approved
his elegant home of Montgomery Hall, having over fif- and Richmond to visit and use the segregated park. Mrs. park during this time, many of the young Government agreed to provide $25,000 the formation of a committee to study and
ty servants about his premises, entertained a great deal of Givens has been referred to as the surrogate mother to all African American teenagers had to be sent in the form of maintenance and improve- make recommendations as to whether or
company in a delightful manner, gave sumptuous dinners of the children who participated daily in the activities of to lifeguard classes in Richmond, Virginia ments. The overall development costs from not the actual building (Montgomery Hall)
and great many of them, and of other entertainments – in the park, and was present to monitor the building and vis- for training, as there were no other training the City of Staunton’s Master Plan for was worth saving from demolition. The
fact, kept open house… his guests were among the most itors day and night. In October of 1948, one of the first opportunities nearby. Slowly, but surely, Montgomery Hall Park was estimated to Committee met three-four times a month
distinguished for talents and acquirements, for rank and major improvements arrived in the form of a last will and through offering free swimming lessons, be nearly $750,000. The available funding from November 1977 to April 1978. After
station in the State and Country.” testament. Under the will of Miss. Elizabeth G. Catlett, the black youth of Staunton (and also a of $25,000 was insufficient to develop the having received input from the Staunton
the following provision was made: “I leave for the benefit few adults) began learning how to swim. park, so the dreams of truly improving and community, the committee reported to
John Lewis Peyton was also the historian who wrote the of the colored people of Staunton, the following sum to be All of this was made possible by a white renovating the park were stalled. Later that Staunton City Council that the building
History of Augusta County, Virginia, and in this works de- used as my sister Amy P. Catlett shall decide best for the woman named Elizabeth Catlett, who was same year, the City of Staunton agreed to was in fact, worth saving. The findings and
scribes his birthplace: “Montgomery Hall (stands) a mile benefit of the colored people of Staunton, $10,000.00.” unknown by those who were now enjoying apply for a Federal Grant from the Com- recommendations were as follows:
south of the city, and (was) build by the Honorable John the pool, and swimming in general, due to mission of Outdoor Recreation to develop 1) Montgomery Hall Building has a state
H. Peyton, in 1822-1824, from plans presented to him by In accordance with the foregoing provision, the executor of her generous donation and thoughtfulness. the park. It was believed that the funding and local significance historically, and local
President Jefferson.” the estate paid the City of Staunton the sum of $10,000.00 would take an additional two to three years significance architecturally.
to be used: “… in the construction of a swimming pool in As the years passed, integration of the for approval (if granted at all). 2) Montgomery Hall was found to be
Sadly, no evidence of the plans of U.S. President Thom- Montgomery Hall Park in accordance with the firm bid city parks, and through lack of improve- structurally sound, and it would prove to
as Jefferson has been uncovered. After Peyton’s death in of R.W. Moore and Company of Staunton, Virginia to be ments, the park began to fall into disar- In June of 1975, a notification was given be less expensive to renovate the existing
1847, the property passed from his heirs and changed submitted on September 10, 1948, and to provide, in ad- ray. In 1974, the Booker T. Washington by John D. Lancaster, Director of Recre- structure than to build the same amount
hands many times. In the 1870’s it was owned by H.D. dition thereto, for the painting of the interior of said pool, High School Alumni Committee wanted ation & Parks that the City of Staunton of new space.
Peck of New York, then the Walter family of Staunton, using paint similar to that used in a pool located in Char- to develop the park as a major project in had received more than $400,000 for the
and finally by John A. Kennedy, whose children were born lottesville, Virginia, also the building of necessary cement the community. Its members determined Montgomery Hall Project through Federal The City’s first Parks & Recreation Depart-
there and some of whom still reside in the area. By about walks, fences, cement benches, and diving board, details that the project would be something that Grants for the complete and comprehen- ment Director, John D. Lancaster publicly
1920, when a brochure on the estate was privately print- for which have been previously discussed.” the community could benefit from as a sive development of the park to include: supported the renovation of the building
ed, the grounds included four hundred and twelve acres whole, and began planning the restoration ball fields, nature trails, tennis courts, bike for use by the Staunton Parks & Recreation
and an orchard of four-thousand apple trees. There was a Surprising enough, once completed the new pool at Mont- of Montgomery Hall Park. Community trails and picnic areas that would accom- Department for offices, as well as the use
bowling alley and a gymnasium which contained separate gomery Hall Park was at first, under used. Many of the involvement and interest was needed and modate more than five thousand people. by other civic groups and organizations.
guest rooms. members of the black community that had grown up and efforts were directed to solicit support Additional lighting would be installed as
The following is direct content from the only in wills, inventories, deeds, and tax In October, 2012, this database will begin
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website johnhowepeyton.org, found records. They do not appear at all in cen- with a list of names of all known enslaved Winter/Spring 2013
under the menu tab “database”. Many
thanks to Jane Gray Avery who painstak-
sus records by name until 1870, making
genealogical research prior to 1870 often
African-Americans associated with John
Howe Peyton and Montgomery Hall and The
ingly researched the Peyton family letters,
long-forgotten documents and 100’s of
impossible for their descendants. will eventually include all known details of
their lives.”
History of
other sources to uncover the names of the
slaves who lived and worked at Montgom-
ery Hall in the 1800’s.
The Peyton family records include many
last names and details of familial relation-
ships of enslaved persons at John Howe
Peyton’s Montgomery Hall and his proper-
Citations for pages 14-16: Memo of Augusta Na-
tional Bank on October 15, 1948, regarding the
Estate of Miss Elizabeth G. Catlett. Rick Chittum
via Historic Staunton, “Montgomery Hall, Home
of John Howe Peyton; b.April 27, 1778 – April
Woodrow Park
Wilson Park on Sears Hill
“Montgomery Hall, like most other ties in Alleghany County, Virginia. Many 3, 1847”. News-Leader, Afternoon, October
pre-Civil War plantation estates in Virgin- of these individuals are mentioned in fam- 31, 1977; “Mayor names group to decide fate of
ia, was run by the labor of enslaved Afri- ily letters and some lived out their lives Montgomery Hall mansion.” News-Leader, Sun.,
May 21, 1978. Editorials: Recreation Dept. needs
On September 20th, 1927, “a communication addressed to the
can-Americans. Sadly, these individuals with Peyton family members. Montgomery Hall. News-Leader (date unknown);
mayor was received from Mr. Charles Catlett regarding the purchase
were referred to most often by first name “Montgomery Hall; Park to be dedicated.” of the old Sears property on Sears Hill for future school site. No action
was taken toward acquiring this property.” (Record of Minutes of
Staunton City Council September 10, 1927, Sheet #304)
The Following list of the enslaved African Americans of John Howe Peyton is a work in progress. They lived
on his properties in Staunton, Virginia and the Virginia counties of Alleghany, Augusta, and Bath. Names were This is the first documentation that can be found regarding the
recorded over time in multiple records by many different people, resulting in variations in the spelling of names. property known as Sears Hill and the City’s ownership of this
property. It is very interesting to note that Charles Catlett is also
the person that deeded the Bessie Bell property to the City to be
Ben Potter Susan, a child of Mar- Old Andy Jane, a daughter of Lucy used as a City park. It was Charles Catlett’s sister, Elizabeth that
George Rideout garet Nelly Rachael built the pool at Montgomery Hall Park during the years of seg-
Henry Rideout Reuben Smaugh/Sinaugh Sam, son of Jane regation. The Cattletts were quite influential in the establishment
Bob Jane More William “Bill” Moer Georgianna, daughter of and development of several Staunton City parks.
Since no documentation exists as to why
Lewis Sarah Moere Aron Rachael
On October 4, 1927 the Staunton City Council minutes reveal
Naming of the City fathers chose to name the Sears
Scipio Hill property Woodrow Park, we have es-
Cyrus
Alice Moore
Aggy Moore
Andrew
Alexander
Almira
Child of Almira
this entry: “Mr. W. H. Landes, commissioner in the Sears Hill prop- Woodrow tablished our own theory. Given: Woodrow
erty recently offered for sale at public auction, was present at the re-
Sally Smith Nancy Moer (There are Madison Margaret, daughter of ? quest of the city manager and discussed terms by which the city may Park Wilson’s father, Joseph Ruggles Wilson,
was the son of an immigrant from north-
Jenny Fies (possibly Fips) at least 4 interchange- Bill Cole Eliza, daughter of Lucy purchase the above mentioned property. The city manager was au- (Our Theory) ern Ireland. His mother, Jessie Woodrow,
Gilbert ably used spellings for the Richard (There are 2 Lucy, wife of Ruben thorized to negotiate with the purchasers of the lots sold and report
had been born in Carlisle, on the Cum-
surname of individuals at the next council meeting the sum necessary to purchase the entire
Betty Potter individuals named Rich- Ruben brian border of
known to be of the same tract with dwelling.”
Molly (also called Molly ard.) Harriett England. His
Susan) Potter family.) Tom Cole Andy (Not the same as the mother, Janet (or
At the October 27, 1927, Staunton City Council meeting the
Jenny Ross Patsy Jessie) Woodrow,
Ben Cole previously listed Andy.) following entry regarding the Sears Hill property acquirement
Ned Fips was a daughter
Julia Ben Potter (There are 2 Isaac is recorded: “Mr. Charles Catlett was present in connection with
of Rev. Thomas
Smith Hannah Fips individuals named Ben Abraham the proposed purchase of the Sears Hill property and presented three
Woodrow, a na-
Sam communications from Mr. C.R. Caldwell dated October 10 and 12,
Nancy Lucket Potter.) Madison tive of Paisley,
Jim 1927. Following a discussion of the matter, on motion of Mr. Bryan
Fanny, daughter of Nancy Prescot More Elissa seconded by Mr. Silling a resolution was unanimously adopted au-
Scotland. In the
Lucket Eliza Jimmy Infant of Elissa 1600-1800’s ex-
thorizing the purchase of the Sears Hill Subdivision Tract as per plat
Charles, son of Nancy Jerry, son of Eliza isted a historical
Jane Scott Emily, a daughter of darted September 8, 1927 at the prices at which same was sold as
Lucket Addeline, daughter of Rachael (There are 2 in- Elissa shown by statement of the sale as listed by the auctioneers and made manuscript company known as “the Woodrow Society,” institut-
John, son of Nancy Eliza dividuals named Rachael.) Niles (?) on the 10th day of September 1927, subject only to a slight advance ed for the publication of the works of the Fathers and early writ-
Lucket Charles (also called in the case of Hutcheson and Hoy lots which have passed into the ers of the Church of Scotland.
Charlotte Francis
Charles Henry), son of hands of J.J. Ahearn, the total price being $9,000.00 plus approxi-
Infant girl of Nancy Margaret, daughter of Marshall mately $150.00 additional covering the advance in the price of the Given: “Woodrow “means “row of trees” which were places found
Lucket (Nancy Lucket Eliza Charlotte Henrietta Hutcheson and Hoy lots…..” in Wiltshire and Worcestershire (American Surnames).
had 4 children: Eliza, Eliza S., daughter of Eliza Page Tom
Georgeanna, Charles, and Mary E., daughter of Mat Brown John In 1936 and entry from the 27th Annual Report of the City of We believe the founders either named the park for the “row
John. Fanny was a nick- Eliza Staunton documents,” ..Woodrow Park. This park, of about four of trees” which still carries forth today in “Wilson Park” as
Patsy (There are 2 indi- Richard, son of Aggy
name for one of the girls.) Jane and her children acres, which hitherto had only been a wooded area, was cleared Staunton’s last stand of great Oak trees. Or the Park was named
viduals named Patsy) Aggy the mother
Andrew/Andy Primus Levina and her children off and playground facilities provided.” This report was submit- for the well-known Woodrow family of Scotland. In light of this
Maria Letitia, a daughter of ted by E.H. Stockdon, Department of Parks Superintendent. He new information, The Staunton Parks and Recreation Depart-
(also written as Prussus.) Ellen
Hannah, infant Aggy documented the progress of the City’s two parks, Gypsy Hill Park ment is considering new signage to match the original intent of
Margaret Aaron
Caroline and Woodrow Park. the 1927 ordinance.
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StauntonParks&Rec
The
Original Rules of
Gypsy Hill
Park
1890
The following is an excerpt from July jure or deface the trees, benches, shrubs,
plants, turf or any of the buildings, fenc-
goods, merchandize, manure, soil or oth-
er article, or solely used for the carriage
1890 minutes where Staunton City es, bridges or other construction upon the of goods, merchandize, manure or other
Council approves the new rules for the park. articles, shall be allowed to enter any part
newly created Gipsy Hill Park. Sec 6. Or to converse with, or in any way of the park.
hinder those engaged in its construction. Sec 13. No threatening, abusive, insult-
An Ordinance for the government of Sec 7. No animal or wheeled vehicle shall ing or indecent language shall be allowed
Gypsy Hill Park was presented and having travel on any part of the park, except upon on the park whereby a breach of the peace
been considered (under a suspension of the driveway nor at a rate exceeding seven may be occasioned.
the rules) was passed and is in the words miles per hour. Persons on horseback shall Sec 14. No person shall be allowed to tell thereof, remain open at other times than affix any bill, notice or other paper upon any Sec 30. Any person arrested for violating
and figures following: not travel at a rate exceeding seven miles fortunes or play at any game of chance at those above specified. structures thing within the Park , nor upon any ordinance or regulation passed for the
per hour. or with any table or instrument of gam- Sec 18. No person other than employees of any of the gates or inclosures thereof. government of Gypsy Hill Park shall be con-
Be it ordained by the Council for the City Sec 8. No animal or vehicle shall be ing, nor do any obscene or indecent act the city who work upon the park shall enter Sec 24. No person shall, without the con- veyed by the officer arresting to the nearest
of Staunton: permitted to stand upon the “drive” or whatever on the park. or remain in the park except when it is open sent in writing of the Committee on Public magistrate within the city and complaint
carriage roads of the park, or any part Sec 15. In case of an emergency, where as above provided. Grounds and Buildings play upon any musi- shall therefore be entered, and the person
1. That the mayor be instructed to post thereof, to the obstruction of the way, or life or property are endangered, all per- Sec 19. No person, except in the employ cal instrument within the Park, nor shall any dealt with according to law.
for duty in Gypsy Hill Park at the begin- to the inconvenience of travel, nor shall sons is required so to do by the Commit- of the city through its committee on Public person take into, or display in the Park any Sec 31. This ordinance shall be in force from
ning of each week one policeman from any person upon the park solicit or invite tee on Public Grounds and Buildings or Grounds and Buildings shall bring upon the flag, banner target or transparency. its passage.
among those elected by this council and passengers; and no animal or vehicle shall any of their assistants shall remove from Park any tree, shrub, plant or flower, nor any Sec 25. No military or target company, or Sec 32. All ordinances or parts of ordinanc-
numbered No1, No2, No3, No4, No5, be permitted to be hitched at any place the portion of the park specified by the newly plnoked branch or portion of a tree, civic or other procession shall be permitted es in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
No6. It shall be their duty in regular order within the park enclosure. said Committee or their assistants and re- shrub, plant or flower. to parade, drill or perform upon the park any repealed.
as above mentioned to thoroughly police Sec 9. No hackney coach, carriage, or main off the same till permission is given Sec 20. No person shall bathe or fish in, or military or other evolutions or movements. On motion the Council adjourned.
said park for the week for which they are other vehicle for hire shall stand upon any to return. go or send any animal into any of the waters Sec 26. No fire engine, hook and ladder Ben McQuaid
appointed, and to carry out and have car- part of the park for the purpose of taking Sec 16. The park shall be open daily to the of the Park, nor disturb any of the fish, water cart, hose truck or other machine on wheels The following is an entry in Staunton City
ried out rules and regulations that may in any other passengers or persons than public during the months of December, fowl or other birds in the park,norstrow or commonly used for the extinguishing of fire Council Minutes circa August 1890 (about
now be in force or may hereafter be ad- those carried to the park by said coach, January and February, from eight o’clock place any article or thing in said waters. shall be allowed on any part of the park. one month after the new rules were adopt-
opted by this council for the government carriage or vehicle. in the morning until six o’clock in the eve- Sec 21. No person shall fire, discharge or set Sec 27. No person, except in the Employ ed).
of said Park. Sec 10. No person shall expose any arti- ning; during the months of March, April, off in the park any gun, pistol, rocket, tor- of the Committee on Public Grounds and
cle or thing for sale upon the park, except May, October and November from seven pedo, squib balloon, snake chaser, or double Buildings shall light, make or use any fire
Second- All persons are forbidden previously licensed by the committee on o’clock in the morning until nine o’clock header, nor any fire works or thing under upon the Park.
Public Grounds and Buildings, nor shall in the evening; and during the months any name composed of the same or similar Sec 28. No persons on foot shall go upon
Sec 1.To enter or leave the Park except by any banking or peddling be allowed in the of June, July, August and September, material, or of the same or similar character, the grass, lawn or turf of park except when
the gateways. park. from six o’clock in the morning until ten as the fireworks above specified, unless au- and, where the word “common” is pasted
Sec 2.To climb or walk upon any of the Sec 11. No spirituous, fermented, nor o’clock in the evening. thorized to do by the Committee on Public indicating that persons are at liberty at that
walls or fences. other intoxicating liquors shall be sold or Sec 17. The Committee on Public Grounds and Buildings in writing. time and place to go on the grass.
Sec 3. To turn cattle, horses, goats or drank upon the Grounds and Buildings may direct that Sec 22. No person shall place or propel any Sec 29. All drunken, disorderly or impene-
swine into the park. Sec 12. No omnibus or express wagon any of the entrances to the Park be closed invalid chairs or perambulators upon any per persons doing any act injurious to the
Sec 4.To carry firearms or to throw stones without passengers, nor any cart dray at any time, and may on special occasions, portion of the Park, except upon the walks. park shall be removed therefrom by the
or other missiles within it. Circa 1910. We think this is the Mountain Horn
wagon truck, or either vehicle carrying also direct that the Park or any portion Sec 23. No person shall post or otherwise park-keepers or police in change thereof.
Sec 5. To cut, break or in any way in- Sax Band.You can also read
