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NAPS was established in 1989 by Mary Lou Butler,
Alexander M. (Mickey) Cochran (dec.), Meade Hinton, Jr. (dec.), Dr. Burris
Husman, Eugene E. Paulish (dec.) and Shirley Smith. We all recognize that
Northumberland County is going to grow. If we all join hands, we can help that
growth take place "progressively", toward better times with order and
beauty. We are all "stewards" of our environment, bearing
responsibility for things that are not ours personally.
Past presidents include:
Mickey Cochran
1989 - 1991
David Schriver 1991 - 1993
Mike Harwood 1993 - 1998
Randy Neal 1998 -
2001
Cary Caton 2002
Don Pumroy
2002 (acting president)
Lynton Land
2002 - 2006
Over the years the focus of NAPS has evolved, reflecting the priorities
of the membership and the Board. NAPS has taken positions on a variety of land
use issues, including marinas, cluster homes, landfills, sewage sludge storage
sites and the spreading of urban sewage sludge on agricultural lands in the
county. NAPS members also played major roles in helping to draft the 1996
re-write of the county's Comprehensive Plan. Here are some other highlights:
Under the leadership of Mike Harwood, NAPS conducted annual cleanups along
the shorelines of eight stretches of water in the County, from the Yeocomico
River in the north to Indian Creek in the south. Each year about 150 volunteers,
including high school students, and 25 boats participated. On average about 2.5
tons of trash were removed each year and trucked to landfills. The menhaden
factories and numerous businesses throughout the county provided invaluable
support.
Each year NAPS grants scholarships to High School students to help with
college costs. The number of scholarships, currently four, and their value,
currently $500, has increased over the years. The Board of Directors decides
each year the number of scholarships to be awarded and the amount of money
given.
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For 2001 the recipients were: Ryan Eades, Anna Elksridge, Christopher
Richardson and Samantha Saville.
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For 2002 Naps Awarded Four Scholarships
The Northumberland
Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) awarded four $500 scholarships
to Northumberland High School Graduating seniors at the Senior Chapel on May
31. Scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of academic achievement
and extra curricular activities, but interest and activities relating to the
preservation and beautification of Northumberland County play an important
role. The Organization is proud and pleased to award the scholarships to such
outstanding students.
Dr. Donald Pumroy, Chairman of the NAPS Scholarship
Committee, presented the awards to the students. He noted that each student
who had applied for a NAPS Scholarship had been given a copy of Dr. Roger
McIntire’s book titled “College Aims”. NAPS hopes that the book and material
in it will help the students survive and excel in the academic world.
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For 2003 NAPS Awarded Four Scholarships
The Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) awards
Scholarships each year to deserving and talented seniors from the
Northumberland High School. Susan Stubbs, a member of the NAPS Education
Committee, announced the winners for this year at the Senior Chapel on May 30.
They were: Andrea Blair Cralle, Kenda Palmer, Matthew D. Rowe and Carly Breeze
Smith. Each student will receive a check from NAPS for $500 to help defray
their academic expenses. The High School was given six copies of Dr. Roger
McIntire’s book titled “College Aims” earlier this year. This book was written
for the beginning college student and it presented the four big mistakes that
students make and how to cope with them. NAPS hopes that the book and material
in it will help our students survive and excel in the academic world. NAPS
also wishes the Scholarship winners and all the graduating seniors the very
best in their future.
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For 2004 NAPS Awarded Five Scholarships - James Milton Carter, Grant Orem,
Roslyn Haynie, Sierra Pollock, Jessica Dull
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For 2005 NAPS Awarded Five Scholarships - Mercer V. Basye II,
Veronica Hart Brennan, Colin Christopher
Smith, Leanne Elizabeth Watrous, Amanda Marie Wilkins
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For 2006 NAPS Awarded Five Scholarships - Cory Rice, Jessica Ruth
Haynie, Krystal Brown, Erick Brandon Carter, Kaitlyn Bennett
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An annual meeting is held in January or February to update the membership on
NAPS activities and hold discussions. A speaker is usually invited to talk
briefly about a subject of concern.
The speakers and topics for the Annual Meetings:
2001 - Dr. Lynton Land, "Groundwater"
2002 - Dr. Arthur Butt, DEQ "Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) in
Northumberland County"
2003 - Al Fisher, Chairman, Planning Commission, "The Comprehensive Plan"
2004 - Beth Baldwin, CBLAD "Enforcing the Bay Act"
2005 - Del. Albert Pollard, "Smart Growth"
2006 - School Superintendent Clint Stables, "The Campus Plan"
2007 - Tommy Tomlin, "Zoning 101"
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NAPS adopted the stretch of VA Route 200 between Tipers Bridge over the
Great Wicomico River and Wicomico Church in the early 1990's. A crew of NAPS
volunteers, under the leadership of Ann Belanger, picks up highway litter
several times each year. Ann Belanger also serves as liaison between NAPS and the
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Adopt-A-Highway program, not only
in promoting the program, but in signing up a number of church, high school and
other volunteer groups. From time to time, NAPS has been asked to conduct
cleanups of particularly bad spots, usually illegal dumps.
A fall social is held annually, either at a private residence or on one of
the charter boats. Board members are present to listen to concerns of the
membership. Most years, NAPS has presented a Distinguished Citizen award at this
event. Past awardees include:
1990 - Meade Hinton
1991 - Alexander M. Cochran (post humus)
1992 - Miriam Haynie
1993 - Mary Lou Butler
1994 - Porter and Mary Kier
1995 - The Rev. Thomas Wright Morris
1996 - Al Fisher
1997 - Warren Stansbury
1998 - Bob and Martha Robinson
1999 - Reedville Fishermen's Museum
2000 - Ralph and Isabel Rose
2001 - Mike and Adele Harwood
2002 - Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern Foundation - Rangers - Tavern Quilt
Guild
2003 -
Luther E. Welch
2004 - Audrey Brainard
Also in 2004, Henry Bashore received the "Ambassador Award"
for his contributions to establishing Nature Preserves in
Northumberland County.
2005 - The Rev. Gayl Fowler
2006 - Lake Cowart, Jr.
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On July 271 2002, the Friends of the Potomac presented the Northumberland
Association for progressive Stewardship (NAPS) with the Potomac Local
Recognition Award. Receiving the award on behalf of NAPS was Don Pumroy, past
acting President and Chairman of the
Education Committee of NAPS. In his brief acceptance speech, Dr. Pumroy
thanked the Friends of the Potomac and mentioned the two current projects of
NAPS: the sludge issue and the planting of marshgrass to reduce erosion along
the waterfront. He also mentioned the contributions of Mike Harwood, both to
NAPS and Friends of the Potomac. Friends of the Potomac is an organization that
has brought together many groups on both the Maryland and Virginia sides of the
Potomac River who are interested in and involved in protecting the environment
of the Potomac River. NAPS, primarily through the efforts of Mike Harwood, has
been involved with the organization since its inception. One of the many
accomplishments of Friends of the Potomac is the effort and assistance in
getting the Potomac River designated as a Heritage River. The award, which was
presented by Chairman Lynn Brownley, reads:
"Friends of the Potomac proudly presents the
2002 Friends of the Potomac Local Recognition Award to the Northumberland
Association for Progressive Stewardship for outstanding community leadership
and for participative cooperative and selfless support from members and the
community to the Friends of the Potomac's Leadership Potomac program."
Also in attendance at the ceremony, which took place at the Piscataway Park
in Accokeek, Maryland, was Congressman Steny Hoyer, who made an eloquent
presentation about the importance of protecting the Potomac River environment
and the great contribution made by the organizations represented by the Friends
of the Potomac. Another distinguished attendee and award recipient was Tayloe
Murphy, past Virginia State Delegate and currently Virginia's Secretary of
Natural Resources.
Pictures from Award Ceremony below.
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them larger.
Don Pumroy with Award
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Congressman Steny Hoyer with Don Pumroy
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Lynn Brownley with Don Pumroy
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