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Dr. Roosevelt Dean named Medical Director

Santa visits King George

Jessica Herrink

Santa has been seen around King George a lot lately. On Saturday, Dec. 7 he visited Santaland at the old post office building. Karee Allen, age 1, was not so sure about the guy in the red suit, but she finally posed for a picture with Mrs. Claus. Her brother Karon Allen, age 6, was all smiles for his photo. See more The Journal’s Christmas section inside.

Fracking meetings draw crowds Phyllis Cook The Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) is reporting that more than 250 area residents turned out for two workshops held last week in Bowling Green and in Montross to learn about the environmental and community impacts of gas and oil drilling.

The Dec.16 FOR release noted that a crowd of about 150 filled the Town Hall in Bowling Green on Dec. 11, with about 110 attending the meeting on Dec. 12 in Westmoreland County.

The workshop forums were sponsored

by Friends of the Rappahannock and hosted by the Caroline County Countryside Alliance.

The hour-long presentations were followed by an additional hour of questions from the audience.

Speaker Gwen Lachelt, a county commissioner in from Durango, Colorado shared lessons learned from 25 years working with landowners and the shale gas and oil industry at home and across the country. Lachelt is a founder of the national Oil & Gas Accountability Project.

During the info meetings, she outlined ways that landowners, local governments and residents can protect themselves and their communities from the water, air and industrial impacts of gas and oil well development.

She urged property owners interested in leasing their land for energy extraction to learn as much as possible about drilling impacts to negotiate the strongest, most protective terms for their property.

Commissioner Lachelt told attendees that the shale gas drilling industry is exempt from numerous federal environmental laws that govern industrial land uses, saying that it was very important to get organized at the local level to put appropriate regulations in place.

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She described how La Plata County’s land use guidelines protect water resources and air quality, reduce noise and intrusions on neighbors, and minimize the impact of heavy industrial truck traffic.

Westmoreland County Supervisor Rosemary M. Mahan of Hague was quoted as saying that the workshop in Montross “was very balanced and gave people a well-rounded view of the pros and the cons of the industry.”

FOR Executive Director John Tippett said, “Everyone was very engaged and talking to each other afterward, which is just what we hoped for in planning the workshops.”

The ailing female patient shuffled slowly away from the medical clinic. Noticing his retreating patient Dr. Roosevelt went to investigate. As former co-workers relate the details, the patient explained that she did not have the money to call a taxi and also fill the prescription held tightly in her hand.

Without hesitation upon hearing this, Dr. Dean quickly coordinated with his nurses to rearrange his schedule, and then personally drove the woman to the pharmacy and on to her home.

According to his former co-workers this compassionate caring streak is one of his hallmarks, so when 24/7 TLC Community Care clinic began interviewing for a Medical Director, Dr. Roosevelt Dean’s name was mentioned frequently by former medical colleagues and patients.

“Personalized one on one service, and a heart of compassion, along with excellent medical skills are key criteria for the culture we’re striving to create here at the community care clinic.” states 24/7 TLC President Arlene Jacovelli.

Theresa Gauvin RN, the 24/7 TLC Community Care Clinic Director of Administration explains “Dr. Dean was frequently praised for his warm bedside manner, and for going the extra mile when diagnosing a patient’s symptoms.

Any of the former nurses and his patients conveyed his close attention to detail, yet he was pleasant to work for. When one factors how many hours one may spend in a high stress medical situation this attitude is a critical component of providing excellent health care.”

Therefore, it is with great pleasure that Arlene Jacovelli, President of 24/7 TLC community Care Clinic announces that Dr. Roosevelt Dean has accepted the position of Medical Director.

Theresa Gauvin RN further stated that “Dr. Dean comes with a solid reputation for having a warm, bedside manner, and pays attention to detail which for a nurse is very important. Another important fact is his commitment to this community. One of his reasons he stated in the interview was a desire to stay in the area to continue his relationships he has built here, and to support his patients while enjoying the serenity of life here in King See Dean, page 5

Theresa Gauvin (left) talks with Arlene Jacovelli and Dr. Roosevelt Dean about plans for the Community Care Clinic which had its administrative opening Monday, Dec. 16. 24/7 TLC, a not-for-profit organization, is working to open a new primary care practice in the space formerly occupied by Gateway Urgent Care. The clinic will offer care for walk-in patients. Dr. Dean had treated patients at the urgent care practice.

Robert Crouch granted hearing by Va. Court of Appeals Robert Ray Crouch of King George, who was sentenced to five years in prison, fined $35,000 and ordered to pay more than $84,000 in restitution for defrauding customers of the former Meadow-Brooke Memorial Gardens cemetery in King George, has been granted a hearing by the Virginia Court of Appeals.

Crouch, 47, was convicted by a King George Circuit Court earlier this year of nine counts of failure to deposit in the proper trust account and five counts of receiving money by false pretenses. The jury

Request for golf cart use in Potomac Landing

KING GEORGE BOARD TO GET REPORT IN JANUARY It’s clear that there is interest in the issue by residents and elected officials in King George, one of the five area counties in which Texas-based Shore Exploration & Production Corporation holds mineral rights leases on 10,443 acres in King George, according to a search of county records this past summer by Friends of the Rappahannock.

FOR found at that time that the company also holds drilling leases on 40,733 acres in Caroline County, 13,864 acres in Westmoreland County, 13,338 acres in Essex County, and 6,010 acres in King and Queen County.

FOR notes that the leases lie within the Taylorsville basin shale deposit, an ancient lake bed that stretches from Richmond to Maryland.

Maps of leases within the Taylorsville basin and of the workshop presentations are available at <www.riverfriends.org>.

Two months ago, the King George

The Potomac Landing subdivision is proceeding with its intention to make a formal request to be allowed the legal use of golf carts on streets in the subdivision.

The King George Board of Supervisors is expected this week to authorize the county to proceed with the application for use of golf carts on certain public roads in Potomac Landing subdivision, sections 1 & 2. The Potomac Landing Property Owners Association’s intention was signaled by its presentation at a meeting last month on Nov. 6.

Potomac Landing would

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convicting him recommended the sentences handed down by Circuit Court Judge Martin Bass.

After his convictions, Crouch filed a notice of appeal citing a case decided in 1998, Rooney v. Commonwealth.

The Rooney case had similar facts to the Crouch case, but Rooney was found guilty of embezzlement.

Crouch made a similar argument in an attempt to strike the evidence during his trial, but King George Commonwealth’s Attorney Keri Gusmann successfully argued that Crouch was found guilty of

obtaining money by false pretenses, a different crime, and that different crimes have different elements of the offense.

In addition, Gusmann argued at the time, the law was changed in 2005 and that Rooney was no longer an appropriate law. However, the Virginia Court of Appeals decision to hear the appeal means the issue will be debated further in a full appeals hearing next Spring.

Crouch was found guilty by a King George Circuit Court jury that listened to over 35 witnesses

and reviewed 40 pieces of evidence.

He is currently incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail in Stafford County where he is being held without bond.

At Crouch’s trial in March, Gusmann was passionate in her arguments for his conviction. “Mr. Crouch was accused and convicted of a despicable act,” Gusmann told the court. “He stole from people who were at their most vulnerable point.”

— Richard Leggitt

Winter Shootout

Phyllis Cook

Leonard Banks

In the semi-final game of the second annual Winter Shootout at King George Middle School, Foxes Jaylen Stepney tries to prevent players from the Richmond County Raiders team for getting the ball. See the story on page 7.

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OPINION

VIRGINIA VIEWPOINTS

Christmas 1914: When the shooting stopped Ninety-nine years ago this Christmas soldiers of the British, French, and Belgian Armies were facing each other across no man’s land. It was first year of World War One and the beginning of a long period of trench warfare that would last four more years.

Already, since David S. Kerr the war began in August, as many as a million had already died.

Leadership was in question, and more than a few soldiers, on both sides of no man’s land, that minimal stretch of territory between the lines, wondered if it was all worth it.

In the long term, for the cause of the Allies, it probably was, but right at that moment, in the midst of battle, it wasn’t fighting that broke out, but rather it was Christmas.

Along the line, which ran for hundreds of miles, British, French and Belgian soldiers faced their German enemy with sometimes just a hundred yards between them.

It was on Christmas Eve 1914 that British soldiers noticed lights coming from the German lines. At

Op-Ed

The “You” in universal healthcare

Arlene jacovelli One of the first notable instances of universal healthcare is recorded in the Bible (Numbers 21:4-9), when Moses, at God’s command, brandished a rod with a brass serpent on it to cure snakebites from fiery serpents running amok in the camp.

This rod, with a single snake twined about it, is known in Greek culture as the “Rod of Asclepius,” symbolizing the science of the healing arts.

Ironically, the rod with two snakes entwined is “Caduceus,” which symbolizes commerce, theft, deception and death, and is commonly used by commercial medical ventures and government agencies, including the U.S. Army Medical Corp.

Nearly 70% of all medical associations (professional and not-for-profit) use the Rod of Asclepius, whereas 76% of commercial healthcare organizations use the Caduceus symbol.

This muddled depiction of life and death symbols ironically serves as a perfect analogy of the chaos consumers are experiencing as the government attempts to “play God” by attempting to provide universal healthcare.

So which of those symbols truly symbolizes trustworthy healthcare?

Which business model will best deliver medical care?

Regionally, as if to underline in red the conflict playing out nationally, both King George Urgent Care and Primary Care went belly-up.

However, in every obstacle there is always an opportunity, and so with intention and purpose, like-minded individuals in the community have come together to be masters of our medical fate by forming 24/7 TLC Community Care Clinic. Its motto, “Innovative health & wellness for all,” aptly describes its vision.

I cannot speak for my fellow difference-makers, but my passion to bring innovative, entrepreneurial medical solutions to our community is born from painful personal medical experiences.

Early childhood exposure to the 100% certainty of government bungling in management matters, specifically the affairs of Native Americans dependent upon the Bureau of Indian Affairs, left me deeply suspicious of the “Great White Father” in Washington, D.C. It is why Native American tribes are winning suit after suit for the gross mismanagement of their funds and fates. It bothers me greatly when you see people figuratively running out into the street, when you know from personal experience it does not end well. Watching people clamoring to be consigned to the “reservation” under the “paternal” care of the government hurts my heart. Nowhere in history and nowhere in the future does this ever function to the benefit of the individual.

The physical pain I experienced as a child (growing up in a culture where western medicine and doctors were shunned, except in the most extreme case) left an unusual appreciation for cutting-edge modern medicine.

It is with gratefulness that I take advantage of all that western medicine has to offer, when I am, or my children are sick. As the original “I dare you to do that” kid, not a day goes by that it does not strike me as a wonderful luxury to have medical care after the pain suffered as a child in that culture. Conversely, it also cultivated a sincere respect for the many alternative, effective therapies available outside of strictly western medicine disciplines. Balance and constant integration of the best practices is critical to treating

people.

Other indelible lasting impressions came from medical events in my life, including an older son who had aged-off our insurance policy, but was then in a terrible dune buggy accident. For nearly three years, we battled Medicaid to obtain even sub-adequate services until he died of complications. Oddly, his struggle paralleled my husband’s death battle with serious medical issues.

The hurt of watching a father call from his near-deathbed to his son’s deathbed in another state cannot be described.

The quality of medical care is only part of the picture. Medical events cost families in a myriad of ways, even with direct medical coverage.

The death of Michael Jr. found us broke, demoralized and deeply disillusioned with government-run medical systems.

I’m in my fifties now and have had the misfortune of being a victim in eight car accidents over my lifespan, yet have never caused one myself.

While it certainly was not funny at the time, I now reel off amusing stories: about the guy- high on drugs, in a stolen car, with a suspended driver’s license, who plowed into me while I was stopped at a red light; or once, while working in Europe, we drove through an intersection and were T-boned by an idiot running the red light; or on another occasion, up in Snowmass, a Canadian hockey player on the lam, living under an alias and driving someone else’s rental car slammed into me. The stories are colorful, but it is never pleasant to wake up in the hospital after an accident, but especially in a foreign country! I’ve been a “Jane Doe,” and I know all I never wanted to know about battling car insurance companies, including your own. In short, you never want to ride in my car.

These devastating medical events have cost me businesses I’ve built, and even led to bankruptcy. None of us can comprehend the devastation that can follow debilitating medical events. So why am I not a fan of government-run universal healthcare?

Many people visualize military care when they think of government care, and I’m the first to thank God every day for the military care my husband’s service has provided. But sadly, what you find out is that any government care leads to many brick walls. To cover the many and the usual, you must limit, dissuade and ration the unusual.

While my car accidents left me with permanent injuries, family genetics did me no favors either, along with contracting Lyme disease from a penchant for outdoor life. While I can understand some of the obscure issues being missed, it was the Lyme disease that really shows you how just

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first no one knew what to make of it and then it became apparent that these were little Christmas trees. The German soldiers had mounted them on the heights of their trenches. A few hours later there was singing.

As was noted in one letter home, the song was in German but it was instantly recognizable as “Silent Night.” The effect of this gentle little hymn wafting across the stillness of the frozen battlefield was too much to resist and soon the British soldiers joined in.

The phenomena occurred all up and down the Allied line. And while it seemed most prominent in the British Sector, French and Belgian soldiers

being a number in the production line of government healthcare can kill you. Five different military doctors at various practices, despite the fact I was nearly bedridden, missed my Lyme disease. Their “go to” answer is to prescribe virtual pharmacies of drugs that will kill you faster than the malady. Prescriptions for my various medical disabilities and conditions cost you, the taxpayer, over $1000 a month, yet I paid nearly $300 a month out of my own pocket.

Over the past several years, we have spent over $40,000 out-of-pocket in medical care, which Tricare did not cover, but I vitally required. My life is literally owed to entrepreneurial medical practices and labs operating out in the free enterprise system.

If my personal medical battles were not enough to convince me to avoid government-run business models, I have 30 years of volunteering or working in outreach ministries, including some thirteen years of running offender re-entry services for mentally challenged or substance addicted veterans, foster youths and adults gone astray. It is impossible to convey to you the many faces that come to my mind where we’ve haggled, advocated and patched together medical resources for these individuals. At the end of the day, the best care and the actual solutions came from entrepreneurial faith-based medical clinics, not the government-run resources. The lifestyle choices of drug addicts and felons cost the medical system dearly.

You do not want someone with my medical history or anyone with a high-risk lifestyle in your risk pool.

You won’t get services, and neither will we.

My brother, his four children and their children live in Canada. Do you, the average American, know how many medical services Canadians come to the States to receive and pay cash for? Hint: it’s a lot. Medical tourism is huge business for Border States.

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also reported similar occurrences.

But there was more than just singing.

Soon, with various junior officers meeting somewhere in the middle, there were truces. These weren’t sanctioned by higher headquarters, but for days, in whole segments of the line, the shooting stopped.

Halts in the fighting have occurred in other wars at Christmastime. But this was the first truly modern warn and it happened spontaneously along one of the longest battlefronts in human history. And, to the dismay of the generals on both sides some of these truces lasted well beyond Christmas. There was even a report of an impromptu soccer match

Our family transferred from San Diego. Do you, the average American, know how many businesses have contracted with Mexican-based services just across the border for their employees’ health and dental plans?

Or how many seniors regularly cross the border for services down South?

Hint: A lot.

Do you, the average American, know the number of people travelling to India for health services, including major surgeries? Hint: A lot.

This was all happening before the implementation of the new healthcare laws. Logistically, it will not get better or improve.

It is this spectrum of knowledge that informs my rigorous advocacy for faith-based, practical, resultsoriented solutions.

True compassion is genuinely and authentically bringing superior solutions to citizens at the best price possible.

Poor business models yield inferior products and services to the most vulnerable in our communities.

As a community, we can break the paradigm. As a community, we have the opportunity to create and build amazing solutions to our needs.

By launching the 24/7 TLC Community Care Clinic model, we are taking our medical horror stories, our hearts of compassion and our skills to create real solutions for our community.

All of us have an amazing opportunity to be successful problem-solvers, difference-makers and legacy-builders by implementing this hybrid medical service delivery model, featuring best practices and dynamic business innovations.

Not only is it possible to accept all insurances, it is possible to offer direct pay subscription services, all while organically offering the uninsured, low-income individuals a route to quality health services.

Join us, as we place the “You” back in Universal Healthcare.

Arlene Jacovelli

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between the Germans and the British in no-man’s land.

There isn’t much record of the Christmas truces of 1914. Neither side was anxious to publish reports of spontaneous peace breaking out.

After all, this was war. Nonetheless, references to the truce pop up in old letters and histories written long after the event.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, handle some unfinished business and establish clear priorities. Otherwise, you may turn what could be a productive week into something frustrating.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, when you wear your heart on your sleeve for everyone to see, you cannot be shy about expressing your emotions. Friends may be skeptical of you though.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, don’t be shy about sharing unique plans with your loved ones. The support of friends and family members will only restore your confidence in this new direction.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Expect your ideas to take shape over the next couple of days, Cancer. Concrete plans will materialize as you begin to pull thoughts from your imagination. The results will be unique.

Both the Allied and German generals had no tolerance for these Christmas truces and as soon as word began to reach higher headquarters of this unsanctioned peacemaking orders went out declaring that any further such truces wouldn’t be tolerated. But, for a little while, a long time ago, it was Christmas and not the war that won the day.

talk about future possibilities.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Decoding all of the mixed signals coming your way won’t be easy, Libra. The only thing you can do for the moment is to take each signal one at a time.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you are not in the mood to play games, so you will want to push your romantic relationship to the next level. You will have no problem leading the way.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Opportunities to address your physical well-being present themselves this week, Sagittarius. Make the most of these opportunities to make a significant change.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you will ride a creative wave for the next several days.

Inspiration will strike when you least expect it. You should have some time for play.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You probably are not interested in inching along this week, Leo. Though it’s good to attack a project with gusto, don’t rush so much that you make mistakes.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, expect some support from family members and close friends. Receive their generosity as warmly as you can, even if you’re feeling a bit smothered.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you are quite comfortable sharing your thoughts now that you have gotten some things worked out. It’s now much easier to

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, it can be easy to get swept away by other people’s agendas when you attempt to lend a helping hand. Do your best to pitch in.

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Hayden-Phillips Thursday, Dec. 19

Fancy’s Friends 4-H Dog Club meeting and Christmas party at the Extension Office at 5:30 p.m.

Annual Christmas Party KG County Historical Society. 6 p.m.

Shiloh Baptist Church, 13457 Kings Hwy. Covered dish.

Tuesday, Dec. 24

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Midnight, Santa Claus arrives!

Members of the St. Andrews Legion Pipes and Drums band based in Richmond, VA, honor veterans (l-r) Bill Milstead, Francis Volante, Jack McGinnis and Troy Carter and other veterans of the King George area.

“I’m bored...there’s nothing to do”

KG Ruritans and KGP&R present annual Veterans Day salute On Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, the King George Ruritan Club presented their annual Veterans Day Salute at the King George High School Auditorium, honoring the men and women from King George who unselfishly served in the U.S. Military.

The event was also sponsored by the King George Parks and Recreation Department.

Nancy Haenlein provided an unplanned and beautiful a capella version of the National Anthem and was joined by many in the audience.

The award-winning King George High School NJROTC Drill Team, who recently placed first in a regional drill competition, provided a tone-setting close order drill performance.

CAPT Peter Nette, Commanding Officer, Naval Support Activity South Potomac, provided opening remarks and led those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Prior to the recognition of King George veterans, Congressman Rob Wittman, 1st Congressional District and Representative Margaret Ransone, KG’s voice to the Virginia House of Delegates from the 99th District, provided timely and uplifting words to KG veterans and all veterans serving in U.S. Military.

The following KG veterans were chosen to represent all county veterans: William “Bill” Milstead, who served as Flight Engineer on a B-24 during World War II with the 8th Army Air Corps; Francis Volante, who served in the U.S. Navy on-board the USS Intrepid during the Korean War;

College of So. MD December events CSM Celebrates Concerts, Events Throughout December with Dance, Music Programs which began Dec. 2. The College of Southern Maryland will present special concerts and events from holiday-themed performances to student recitals and community concerts to celebrate the season at its three campuses throughout

John “Jack” McGinnis, a U.S. Marine, who served two tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam war; Troy Carter, who enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1983 and retired 27 years later as a Lieutenant. While serving, Troy was a forward observer in and around Fallujah, supporting air and surface artillery strikes.

Six year-old C.J. Crocker, son of Terri and Chuck Crocker of KG, presented each honored veteran with a plaque and a red, white, and blue quilt provided by the KG Quilting Bee. After each veteran was given his plaque and quilt, C.J., in true military fashion, took one step back and saluted each honoree. This was followed by the St. Andrew’s Legion Pipes & Drums playing each service anthem while the men and women in the audience who served in that military branch stood to be saluted.

Mr. Ben Unruh, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), provided the keynote speech.

Ben’s unique experiences and his perspective on what it means to be a veteran provided a fitting salute to this national day of honor.

Although the entire program was stirring, the closing ceremony was outstanding. With the house lights off, a KGHS NJROTC member held the U.S. flag in spotlight as the audience stood and sang Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to be an American”, and then “God Bless America”. KG Ruritan Ted Haenlein closed the ceremony with the playing of Taps.

A number of veterans services organization set up displays in the cafeteria to provide information to attendees about services available to vets of all ages.

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Music Student Honors Recitals are free to the public. All other performance tickets are $5 in advance, $7 the day of the concert.

For information about any of the arts at CSM, contact the box office at bxoffc@csmd.edu, or call (301) 9347828 or visit www.csmd.edu/Arts.

The Fine Arts Center is accessible to patrons with disabilities. Audiodescription for the visually impaired and sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired are available with a minimum two week advance notice. If you are interested in these services please contact the Coordinator of ADA at (301) 934-7614.

Conveniently located across the Nice Bridge, the College arts department is offering a variety of holiday, musical, dance and theatrical performances for all ages.

Ashley Hayden and Zachary Phillips were united in marriage on September 21, 2013 at Westmoreland State park in Montross, Va. Mike Stine officiated the ceremony in the outside wedding.

Ashley was given in marriage by her father. A reception was held immediately after the wedding at the Tayloe-Murphy Hall located at the State Park.

Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hayden of Colonial Beach. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Susie Foster and the late Donald Foster of Colonial Beach, and Mr. Harry (June) Smith and the late Barbara Smith of Colonial Beach.

Parents of the groom are Mrs. Sally Phillips of Colonial Beach and Mr. Kenny Phillips of Colonial Beach. The groom is the grandson of the late Mrs. Betty (Phillips) Foster and the late Mr. Leon Phillips of Colonial Beach

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and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hooker of Colonial Beach.

Matron of honor was Jessica Horner friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jessica Kemp and Jennifer Ferrell friends of the bride, Michelle and Marie Foster and Carly Puffinburger cousins of the bride.

Best man was T. J. Pennington friend of groom. Groomsmen were Kenny Phillips, Charles Phillips, and Mikey Phillips all brothers of the groom, Josh Kemp and Tom Hammer friends of the groom.

Flower girl was Shiloh Quinn.

Ring bearer was Tyler Phillips, son of the bride and groom.

Ashley is employed as a nurse at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home in Maryland. Zachary is employed by A and B Lawn and Landscaping in Colonial Beach.

After their honeymoon, the couple has made their home in Berkley Beach.

For many, the holiday season is a time to travel — and to leave the house unattended for days, maybe weeks, at a time. How safe do you think your house is from burglary during your absence?

The number of burglary reports increases after the holiday season.

• The key is to assess the security of your home before you leave for vacation. (Another time to do this is shortly after moving into a new home.)

Some local police departments will come to your home, walk through, point out areas of concern and offer suggestions to help prevent burglary. Others provide security surveys homeowners can do on their own.

Police Departments & Community Service Units offer vacation house watch service; officers will periodically check on a home while the residents are away.

Homeowners who talk up their vacation plans on social media could make themselves burglary targets.

“Even in the office, you should

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be cautious who you are talking to.

You never know who you are talking to.”

• Changing YOUR attitudes can prevent burglary.

“If you see something, say something.” “If you see someone acting suspicious in your neighborhood, call police immediately.”

Here are some areas of your home to check for security.

Outdoors: • Mailbox: The absence of residents is indicated by the pile of newspapers and mail. If you are going to be away from your home for a period of time, stop the mail and newspaper or ask a trusted friend or neighbor to retrieve them until you return.

• Driveway: The APD suggests asking a trusted friend or neighbor to park his or her car in your driveway and to come inside occasionally and change curtain positions, to make your home appear occupied.

• Front porch light: Homeowners can install front porch a lightsensitive fixture that turns on automatically when it gets dark outside.

“Light is the most inexpensive theft prevention.

• Back light: For the back of the house, it is better to install motiondetector lights. “You don’t want everyone to see what you have, and it’s more energy-efficient.”

• Garage: Always lock the garage door to prevent property theft and

Steve Zirkle

Hearing Aid Specialist

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to keep burglars away from things like ladders and screwdrivers that could help them break into your house.

• Shrubs: Bushes in front of the house could provide hiding places for burglars. Trim shrubs to no higher than 3 feet from the ground and trim trees so the lowest branches are at least 6 feet up.

Inside: • Door locks: Just locking the doorknob cannot protect your house from burglary. Deadbolt locks provide more security. I recommend installing deadbolt locks on every exterior door.

• Window locks: Having window locks on can prevent burglars from opening windows from the outside, especially ground floor and basement windows. Make sure catches are engaged.

• Light/television timer: If you are going away, setting up a light timer could make your house seem occupied. A television on a timer could help as well.

• Alarms: Having a home alarm system will warn residents of a burglar entering the house while they’re sleeping.

Common sense and a few precautions will make your trip home a welcoming arriving, not a disaster.

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Winter break can be a time of joy, rest, peace & family time or it can be a never ending chorus of “I’m bored.” Here are some ideas to fill those empty hours and stop that never ending chorus.

Virginia.org, the official tourism web site, is filled with ideas, destinations, mysteries and fun for all ages.

1. If you haven’t yet, you must see all of the Christmas lights. Not just your neighborhood lights (although some of those are pretty awesome), go see the big boys that make up Virginia’s 100 Miles of Lights (Virginia Beach Boardwalk, anyone?), or large displays like the Elks National Home in Bedford or Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna.

2. Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town is a winter wonderland sensation. Stroll through the lights and decorations to get a flavor of each country, literally.

Specialty foods and drinks are a highlight, not to mention the seasonal shows and rides.

3. Check out some of Virginia’s notable high-action museums like the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly or the Virginia Air and Space Center in Hampton.

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The NARFE Assn. NN Chapter 1823 will meet at 1 p.m. at Wicomico Episcopal Church on Route 200.

The meeting will begin with a soup & sandwich. You bring a sandwich, soup will be provided. Nancy Siford of the Senior Medicare Patrol will discuss “Medicare Scams.” Current, former and retired Federal employees, spouses and survivor annuitants are invited. For additional information, call (804) 438-8011.

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4. Board a boat in Virginia Beach and try your hand at whale spotting.

Both Fin and Humpback whales migrate off the coast of Virginia between late December and mid-March.

5. Virginia’s ski resorts have more than skiing. Plop down on a snowtube and let the good times roll. Or try snowboarding or a trip down a zipline (brr!). When you’re ready for a warm-up, find great restaurants on site, as well as other kid fun centers.

6. Celebrate New Year’s Eve as a family at a fun celebration. There are daytime activities as well as events built with families in mind. They’re called First Night celebrations. See the list below.

7. Have a little lady who’d love some pampering with her mom? Slip off for a girls’ spa day at one of Virginia’s famed destination spas.

8. You might be surprised at the fun exhibits you’ll find in Virginia’s museums. Spend a few hours testing your mental and physical agility at Boost! or browse quite a collection of clothes worn in popular movies at Hollywood Costume at the VMFA. 9. Ice skating is a favorite pastime for some. If this is your thing and you want to share it with the kids, Virginia has quite a few rinks to choose from.

Go to the virginia.org website.

Look at the events, destinations and ideas for a day trip or vacation for yourself, or your family.

Cool Places for Kids lists over 70 kid friendly ideas Family Fun-is divided into regions of Virginia to help you a terrific destination Festivals-lists every kind of festival you can imagine that is held in VA. From the mountains to the beaches to the valleys and there’s more. VA is for everyone.

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UMW-Dahlgren Campus Room 248 Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. toastmastersofkinggeorge@gmail.com

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Elks 2666. Every Monday night.

The doors open at 5 p.m. Early Bird Games 6:30 p.m. At 719 Ferry Landing Road. Just off 205 in Oak Grove - Colonial Beach VA. Food available.

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Obscure Christmas Facts pope’s creek baptist church warmly invites you to join them at their Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Tuesday, December 24 at 7 p.m. at Pope’s Creek Baptist Church (9131 King’s Highway) Montross, VA. first baptist church of ambar continues their Wednesday noon prayer services with Scripture readings. Please join them for an hour of reflection and revitalizing. The Church is located at 9469 Caledon Rd. KG (540) 775-3939. moms in prayer int’l Mom’s in Prayer International will meet on Mondays at 9 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church 5590 Kings Highway, King George.

Replace your anxiety and fear with peace and hope by praying with other moms. Mom’s in Prayer International gathers women together to pray specifically and scripturally for their children and schools.

For more information contact: Peace Lutheran Church (540) 7759131. love thy neighbor will hold a special holiday meal and party on Dec. 22 from 2-5 p.m.

Items needed are listed on the web site. lovethyneighbor-kg.org. Event will be at the KGCC. st. george’s episcopal church in F’brg invites you to an “At Fridays @ The Last Resort” concert, on the second Friday of each month.

Audiences gather in a coffeehouselike setting to enjoy jazz and folk music played by top local talent.

Coffee and snacks are available. For more information, email concertinfo@stgeorgesepiscopal.net, or visit the church website at stgeorgesepiscopal.net.

Dahlgren United Methodist church will perform the Christmas Cantata, “The Mystery and the Majesty,” at a candlelight service, Christmas Eve at 4 p.m. The choir of the church will present the cantata written by Joseph Martin. Solos by Mary Conoway, Teri Bailey and Grace Grossen, will blend together in a beautiful collection of familiar songs and carols.Elizabeth Guthrie will direct with Pam Johnson as the accompanist.

The church is located at 17080 Fourteenth St. in Dahlgren. Child care will be provided.

What is Advent?

The Christian season of waiting, expecting and hoping. The 4 Sundays before Christmas. A time to reflect on our need for a savior.

The word comes from the Latin, adventus, which means coming or wait.

A time to get us ready, not for a present opening party, but for a transformational celebration of the birth of Jesus. A time of waiting with a grace of joy mixed in.

Like an advent calendar, each day a surprise and a countdown to a glorious gift, Jesus’ birth.

• Puritan Oliver Cromwell outlawed Christmas celebrations and carols in England from 1649-1660. The only celebrations allowed were sermons and prayers.

• Christmas has its roots in pagan festivals such as Saturnalia (December 17-December 23), the Kalends (January 1 -5, the precursor to the Twelve Days of Christmas), and Deus Sol Invictus or Birthday of the Unconquerable Sun (December 25). The Christians church heartily disapproved of such celebrations and co-opted the pagans by declaring December 25 as Christ’s day of birth, though there is no evidence Christ was born on that day.

• In Germany, Heiligabend, or Christmas Eve, is said to be a magical time when the pure in heart can hear animals talking.

• The first person to decorate a Christmas tree was reportedly the Protestant reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546). According to legend, he was so moved by the beauty of the stars shining between the branches of a fir tree, he brought home an evergreen tree and decorated it with candles to share the image with his children.

• Christmas is a contraction of “Christ’s Mass,” which is derived from the Old English Cristes mæsse (first recorded in 1038). The letter “X” in Greek is the first letter of Christ, and “Xmas” has been used as an abbreviation for Christmas since the mid 1500s.

Taken from the website http:// facts.randomhistory.com.

Popes Creek to show support for R4L

Popes Creek Baptist Church of Baynesville, VA has been serving the community since 1812.

Several churches have been established out of Popes Creek.

Some dedicated and beloved members have passed on, but Popes Creek still remains a church on a mission.

This year for the first year in its 201 years, the church has organized its own Relay for Life team to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Relay for Life offers the hope of a cancer free world, celebrates survivors and remembers those lost as we fight as a community against the disease that claims the lives of too many. Popes Creek plans to have several fundraisers between now and Relay Day, which is May 31, 2014.

The members have been busy in the last two months gathering recipes to compile a church cookbook with proceeds being given to R4L. The book has been published and is on sale for $14. per book. The books are on display at Union First Market Bank, Peoples Community Bank, Bank of Lancaster, Bridget’s Bouquets, Westmoreland County Treasurer’s office, Bird Dog Store at the Westmoreland State Park entrance and can be bought from many members.

If you are interested in buying a book and supporting this cause, please contact Joyce Tate at (804) 493-9849 or Elizabeth Nash at (804) 493-0127.

“Evangelii Gaudium” Pope Francis has recently released an important document entitled Evangelii Gaudium (Latin for “The Joy of the Gospel”). It is very obvious that he has a burning desire to rekindle the faith and love of Christians everywhere, and in this way to forge the faithful into an even greater witness to the non-believing world.

His is not a new doctrine, but rather a confident re-statement of the essential Gospel message.

In the following quotation he reminds us that no matter what has happened in our lives, there is still time to turn towards the Lord Jesus.

This may not be the case with our earthly relationships, which can end up sundered forever, even within families. But Jesus Christ will never reject our heartfelt plea to start anew.

The arms of our blessed Savior are always open to the repentant sinner. Even in our weakness and frailty God will embrace us and heal us if only we will turn to Him in trust. He will not give up on us; even when everyone else has done so; even when we have given up on ourselves. This is the message of Pope Francis. There is still time to be a saint!

realize that He is already there, waiting for us with open arms. Now is the time to say to Jesus: ‘Lord, I have let myself be deceived; in a thousand ways I have shunned your love, yet here I am once more, to renew my covenant with you. I need you. Save me once again, Lord, take me once more into Your redeeming embrace.’

“How good it feels to come back to Him whenever we are lost! Let me say this once more: God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking His mercy. Christ, Who told us to forgive one another ‘seventy times seven’ (Mt 18:22) has given us his example: He has forgiven us seventy times seven. Time and time again He bears us on His shoulders.

“No one can strip us of the dignity bestowed upon us by this boundless and unfailing love. With a tenderness which never disappoints, but is always capable of restoring our joy, He makes it possible for us to lift up our heads and to start anew. Let us not flee from the resurrection of Jesus, let us never give up, come what will. May nothing inspire more than His life, which impels us onwards!”

From Evangelii Gaudium, “The Joy of the Gospel:” “I [Pope Francis] invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting Him encounter them; I ask all of you to do this unfailingly each day. No one should think that this invitation is not meant for him or her, since ‘no one is excluded from the joy brought by the Lord.’

“The Lord does not disappoint those who take this risk; whenever we take a step towards Jesus, we come to

sent in by Father de Rosa is the pastor of St Elizabeth Church in Colonial Beach and St Anthony Church in KG

Our Doors are Open -Worship With Us Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist

8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218

Pastor Michael Reaves fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org Worship Services 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

(540) 775-7247

17080 14th Street, Dahlgren Contemporary Service - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Traditional Service - 11 a.m.

Nursery open 9:15a.m.-12:15p.m.

Pastor Ed Johnson

email - office@dahlgrenumc.org web site - www.dahlgrenumc.org Phone: 663-2230

Good Hope Baptist Church

17223 Good Hope Rd. - corner Rt. 218E & 619 phone: 540-775-9487 fax: 540-775-0600 www.goodhopeministries.org

• Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

• Worship - 11:00 a.m.

• Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) 7:30 p.m.

• 5th Sundays - Union & Nursing Home Worship “Building the Church & Reaching the World for Christ”

7748 Leedstown Rd., Oak Grove, VA 22443 (804) 224-0418 • www.lzbcva.org

We invite you to gather together with us!

Sunday School - 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m.

Pastor Earl T. Howerton Jr.

Macedonia Baptist Church 1081 Macedonia Ln., Colonial Beach, VA (804) 224-1500 "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His Name together."

Shiloh Baptist Church Reaching, Building, Serving

Sunday Activities Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.

AWANA, 4:00 p.m.

Youth Group, 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday Nights Rev. Mike and Earlene Jessee Family Night Dinner, 5:30 Youth Study; Children’s Missions & Music, 6:00 facebook@kgshiloh Choir Practice, 7:15 13457 Kings Hwy. 540-469-4646 • www.kgshiloh.org

Oak Grove Baptist Church

Randall Snipes, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.& 11 Awana-Sundays-6 p.m.

Bible Study-Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

8096 Leedstown Rd. Colonial Beach, VA

804-224-9695

Colonial Beach United Methodist Church Pastor Rev. Yunho Eo

9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Informal Hymn Singing 11 a.m. Worship & Children’s Sunday School Food Pantry open Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Op Shop Open M-F 9 a.m.-noon (Thurs. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.)

1 Washington Avenue PO Box 189 Colonial Beach, VA 22443 (804) 224-7030

Two Rivers Baptist Church Meeting at their new church

Sunday School ..............9:30 a.m.

Worship........................10:30 a.m.

COME VISIT US • ALL ARE WELCOME

Rev. Peyton Wiltshire

For Information call 540710-3831

Round Hill Baptist Church Worship & Service

16519 Round Hill Rd., King George, VA Pastor Ted A. James • 540-775-5583

preschool for 3s and 4s scholarships available (540) 663‐2141

Little Ark Baptist Church “Building God’s Kingdom On Earth”

"Pastor Larry" M. Robinson Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

Sunday School - 9 a.m.

(New Testament Church Study) Wednesday Night Prayer & Bible Study 6 p.m.

15681 Owens Dr. in Dahlgren, VA Church Phone: (540) 663-2831

Hanover-with-Brunswick Episcopal Parish

Where all are welcome.

Sunday Services:

The Rev. St. John's, 9403 Kings Hwy. Diane Carroll 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays Rector Phone: 540-775-3635

Emmanuel, Port Conway (Rt. 301) 3rd & 5th Sundays

For more information, visit our website at:

www.hanover-with-brunswick.com

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436

(804) 443-4168

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Rev. Irving Woolfolk, Jr.

Services Early Worship - 8 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

AM Worship - 11 a.m.

PM Worship - 6 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study - 7 p.m.

AWANA Teens - Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Clubbers - Fridays 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Sherman Davis, Senior Pastor 540-775-7188 www.tbckg.org 10640 Kings Hwy - 1 mi. west of 301

Daily Mass: Mon. - Sat. 8:00 a.m.

Adoration precedes each morning Mass Confession: Sat. following 8:00 a.m. Mass & at 4:30 p.m.

Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443 www.elizant.org • 804-224-7221

Trinity United Methodist Church

9425 Kings Hwy., King George www.trinitykg.org

Contemporary Service ~ 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School ~ 9:30 p.m.

Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

(540) 775-4501 Rev. Susan Reaves

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

You're invited to worship with

Tabernacle Baptist Church

(540) 663-3085 ✝ Rev. Jim May

Sunday Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m.

Sun. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 p.m. (español)

Intersection of Rokeby and Kings Hwy. (Rt. 3)

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

5486 St. Paulʼs Road, King George

Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Mark Mullaney

804-493-7407

www.cbumc.org

Sunday Worship at 8 am and 10 am

Corner of Lossing and Boundary, Colonial Beach

Sunday- Holy Communion 11 a.m.

Meeting at Grant Church in Lerty, VA

"A Church where everybody is somebody!"

www.stpaulskgva.org

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church

Traditional Anglican Worship 1928 Book of Common Prayer 1940 Hymnal

Morning Worship ~ 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m.

Morning/Children's Worship ~ 11 a.m.

Wed. - Bible Study ~ 6:00 p.m.

(Psalm 34:3)

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Prayer & Bible Study: (Wed.) 7 p.m.

Holy Communion on 4th Sundays Rev. Fred Sales, Interim Pastor

Holy Redeemer Anglican Church

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. (Sunday) Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Nursery Provided Seeking to know the grace of God and to make it known to others.

Dave Bentz, Pastor Jason Schubert, Associate Pastor 13114 Kildee Farm Road King George, VA 22485 (off 301 and Blue Jay Meadow Drive)

Ph. (540) 775-9990 • email: info@gracekg.com web site www.gracekg.com

Potomac Baptist Church Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

Age Graded Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.

All are Welcome!

(540) 775-7006

Pastor: Dennis L. Newton 8103 Comorn Rd. (Rt. 609) King George

Corner of Millbank & St. Anthony’s Rd., King George

Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Mark Mullaney Sat. 7:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday Masses: Sun. 8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m 12:45 p.m. Tridentine Mass Daily Mass: Mon. Thur. Fri. & Sat. 9:00 a.m.

Tues. 7:00 a.m.

Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Adoration before each morning Mass Confession: Wed. 7:30 p.m. Sat. after 9:00 a.m. Mass & at 6:30 p.m.

Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass

Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443 www.elizant.org • 804-224-7221

A church where the Full Gospel is Preached, Taught and Lived

First Baptist Church Ambar

9469 Caledon Rd., King George, VA22485 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Pastor Wm. T. Frye

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

HANOVER BAPTIST CHURCH "At the Heart of King George County with King George County In Our Hearts"

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(540) 775-5081

Bible School 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship Service 11 a.m.

Evening Bible Study 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m.

Rev. Rick Crookshank 10312 Hanover Church Rd.KG

www.hanoverbaptistchurch.org

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The King george ChurCh of ChrisT inviTes you To meeT wiTh us

Each Sunday Morning BiBle Class: 9:30 a.m.

Worship serviCes: 10:30 a.m.

Location: american Legion Post 89 (at the intersection of rt 206 and rt 610)

Each WEdnESday night for BiBlE Study

Location: at a member’s home PLease contact us at our e-maiL address for the Location

A New Testament church “... All the churches of Christ greet you.”

Romans 16:16

contact_us@kinggeorgecofchrist.org http://www.kinggeorgecofchrist.org P.O.Box 756 King George, VA 22485

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Commission postpones action on Dahlgren rezoning request provided by the King George County Service Authority.

Phyllis Cook The King George Planning Commission was last week persuaded by objections from four people to postpone action on making a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a rezoning request in Dahlgren on 6.75 acres abutting US 301 (James Madison Pkwy).

Planning Commissioner Bill Robie’s motion at the Dec. 10 meeting to postpone action unanimously passed following a public hearing on the case and discussion by the members of the Planning Commission.

The case could be back at the commission’s meeting on Jan. 14 or the following month in February.

JPI Walnut Hill LLC represented

by Jay Jarrell is requesting to rezone from Rural Agricultural (A-2) to General Trade (C-2) with proffers a small portion of a 128.95-acre parcel, identified as Tax Map 9 Parcel 34.

The property location is on the west side of US 301 about .2 miles south of the intersection with Danube Drive (Route 1101).

The property would be served by public utilities that would be

PROFFERS The parcel requested for rezoning is an irregular shape. The purpose of the rezoning is to consolidate it with a smaller adjacent triangularlyshaped parcel 37A, which contains 1.91 acres.

The rezoning request contains a proffer for a boundary line adjustment that would result in a rectangular parcel with additional frontage on US 301. Access to the property is provided by US 301.

A detailed traffic impact analysis was submitted by the applicant, which was reviewed and commented on by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). As a result, the applicant’s proffers include VDOT-recommended safety improvements to a number of median cross-overs and existing entrances.

ADJACENT ZONING The 6.75 acre parcel is in open land and woodlands, surrounded on three sides by commercially-zoned property.

Carts: Potomac Landing From page 1

affirmative vote by Supervisors.

become the second subdivision in the county to have golf carts allowed on its roads, with Fairview Beach the first one that got the go-ahead six years ago.

King George Supervisors had approved a county golf cart ordinance in February 2007, following a lengthy process.

At the November meeting when the Potomac Landing presentation was made, all supervisors noted their support of the request, with Supervisor Joe Grzeika saying he had been a skeptic on the safety issue when it came up a few years ago with Fairview Beach.

He added, “I’m happy to say they proved me wrong and I think it’s working fine.” This week’s action is expected on Dec. 17 (following our press time).

The county’s ordinance allows the legal use of golf carts on public streets in subdivisions that complete an application process, and with an

TRAFFIC STUDY The Board of Supervisors is slated to authorize the county’s Department of Community Development to prepare and forward an invoice to the subdivision for the cost of a traffic study, then commence the study for a future presentation to the board.

The golf cart application requires the subdivision’s homeowner’s association to advance payment of all costs associated with processing the application, which includes staff time and provision of a valid traffic study so that Supervisors are in compliance with state law requiring a determination that golf carts in the requested subdivision are compatible with state and local transportation plans and consistent with the Commonwealth’s Statewide Pedestrian Policy.

ROADS REQUESTED The golf cart application is asking for their use on portions of Potomac Landing Drive (Route 1040), Marine

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On the fourth side it abuts two residential properties in the Bayberry subdivision.

In addition, there are 21 properties in Bayberry subdivision which are currently adjacent to the larger 128.95-acre property zoned Retail Commercial (C-1).

PUBLIC HEARING Five people spoke during the public hearing portion of the case.

One was the applicant, Jay Jarrell, who spoke in favor of the request.

The other four were adjacent, nearby, or planned property owners in Bayberry who raised concerns about the proposal. The four were Celia Shields, Faron Kendle and Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Martinez.

The four had concerns which centered on the type of retail/ commercial development that might go in, along with concerns about increased traffic.

Discussion by the Planning Commissioners included issues about the potential for light and noise pollution for the adjacent residential property and the possibility that the developer may wish to consider providing a buffer area and/or fence

Wed.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS The ordinance contains a sign installation and maintenance agreement that also includes a requirement for the requesting subdivision to provide annual golf cart inspections and licensure.

The ordinance limits golf carts operation to licensed drivers at least 18 years old, with conformance to all the laws and rules of the road that apply to other motor vehicles on public roads. The number of passengers is limited to the designed seating capacity of the golf cart.

Carts are required to display a slow-moving vehicle emblem and must be equipped with head lights, brake lights and a rearview mirror.

Golf carts may not be modified from manufacturer’s specifications to increase their speed. The ordinance also requires that golf carts be insured by a liability policy with a minimum coverage of $50,000 per accident.

Time

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9-11

Pre-Spanish I Ages 7-12

11-12

Lunch

12-2

Cool Chemistry Ages 10-14

Cool Chemistry Ages 10-14

Coder Dojo 10-1 Ages 5-18

2:15-3

Advanced Math Ages 13-16

Advanced Math Ages 13-16

Computer Construction 10-1

2:15-3

Math Doesn't Suck Ages 10-13

Math Doesn't Suck Ages 10-13

Sat.

Fracking: Meeting draws a crowd From page 1 Board of Supervisors directed Eric Gregory, county attorney, to prepare a report for the board on the status of state laws, regulations and county ordinances in regard to fracking.

At a meeting last month on Nov. 18, Supervisor Joe Grzeika asked when the board could expect to hear Gregory’s report. Chairman Dale Sisson agreed that the board wanted a firm date for the report, asking Gregory to bring a report back to the second meeting in January, which is on Jan. 21.

Fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing, is a process whereby chemicals and water are forced deep into the ground to fracture the shale rock strata to release natural gas.

Environmentalists say the fracking process consumes huge amounts of water and that the chemicals used can pollute aquifers.

King George’s entire water supply is dependent on wells fed from underground aquifers.

Computer Construction Class

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

3:154

Fun Physics Ages 10-16

4-5

Coder Dojo Ages 5-18

Safe Social Media Ages 5-100

Keyboarding Ages 5-100

5-6

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George County. We also discussed our mutual vision to provide every patient whether insured or uninsured quality medical care in the challenging uncertainty that surrounds the future of medical care delivery systems.”

For him, Dr. Dean expressed “My motivation for joining the Community Care Clinic is to be a small part of helping to establish and maintain affordable quality health care in King George County that shall endure. I’d like to leave a positive legacy for the generations of the county to depend on proudly for their health care needs.”

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Community Development, with no comments from the public.

Likewise, there were no adverse issues noted by staff or members of the Planning Commission.

The purpose of the request by the Moneyhons is to allow them to give a portion of their land to their son and his wife for construction of a home.

The Moneyhons provided a letter of explanation that included information that their son and his wife assist the couple in maintaining their house and yard, along with other daily household chores and tasks.

The Board of Supervisors has the final authority for review and either approval or denial of all rezoning requests.

It is not uncommon for the county to receive similar requests for rezoning of property to allow such subdivision of property to be provided to family members, which are generally approved.

The complete rezoning request and the staff report are available for review in the office of Community Development, on the ground floor of the Revercomb Administration building, located behind the Courthouse on Route 3.

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The King George Planning Commission last week took action to forward a residential rezoning request to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation that it be approved.

Jim and Jean Moneyhon are asking to rezone 3.99 acres of a larger residential tract from Limited Agricultural (A-1) to Rural Agricultural (A-2).

The property currently contains a single family dwelling on 17.18 acres. It is identified as Tax Map Parcel 28B and is located at 19273 Stoney Point Road.

The Moneyhons have owned the property for over 40 years.

The property is not dividable under the restrictions of the current zoning, which requires a lot size of a minimum of 10 acres.

The surrounding zoning is A-1 and A-2. Access to the property is from Stoney Point Road.

The proposed additional house would be served by a private well and private septic system.

The unanimous recommendation for approval by the Planning Commission followed an advertised public hearing at a meeting on Dec.10.

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION The property is located in the Dahlgren Primary Settlement Area in the county’s Comprehensive Plan.

The Department of Community Development recommends that the Planning Commission forward the rezoning application to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval, in accordance with the applicant’s general development plan and the submitted proffers primarily regarding numerous traffic safety improvements and a boundary line adjustment.

There will be another chance for the public to comment at a hearing to be scheduled by the Board of Supervisors, should the applicant proceed with the request. The Board of Supervisors has the final authority for review and either approval or denial of all rezoning requests.

The complete rezoning submission with the traffic analysis and the staff report are available for review in the office of Community Development, on the ground floor of the Revercomb Administration building, located behind the Courthouse on Route 3.

View (Route 1040) and Tides Road (Route 1042), along with all of that portion of Potomac Landing Drive designated as Route 1041.

The staff report indicates that Potomac Landing Section 3, Subdivision Property Owners Association has made a similar request. But it notes that the roads in Section 3 have not been accepted for maintenance by the Virginia Department of Transportation and therefore are not eligible for consideration, since the county is only able to authorized golf cart use on public roads and streets, meaning those that are state-maintained.

However, golf carts can be used on the roads in Section 3 at this time, since the county does not enforce state traffic laws on private streets.

Staff has advised that once the roads have been accepted for maintenance, it can work with the property owners association to seek board approval.

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The answer to that question is that we don’t get tired of it that often, because we use it in various ways. We get tired of it no more than someone would get tired of eating beef burger, steak, chops, roast and whatever else.

Just like those who eat beef, but sit down to a chicken or pork dinner from time to time, so do we. We also eat fish as often as we can.

When folks eat beef it is not always in the same form. The same goes for venison. I love to have venison sausage for breakfast a few times a month. It is easy to make, too. We enjoy eating a deer burger every once in a while, but most of the time we put deer burger in our tacos, soups, spaghetti and chili. It is leaner and healthier for us. For snacks, we do buy junk food on occasion, but we also make our own snacks, too. Snack sticks (like Slim Jims) are not hard to make. Making jerky is very easy, and lately I have taken to making summer sausage and freezing it for later.

Breakfast sausage is very easy to make. I absolutely love the Hi Mountain Prairie Sage Seasoning. I took some of this seasoning to school for the Outdoor Club a few weeks ago, and as soon as I cut the package open, several people commented how good it smelled. It tastes the same way it smells. The directions suggest adding up to 20% pork, but I never do. I simply sprinkle in the correct amount of seasonings, and then I add oil to the pan when cooking. Hi Mountain has a slew of seasonings to suit your tastes. My second choice is the Chorizo. It is perfect for breakfast with eggs. If you like Sweet Italian, you can get that, too. Add that to your spaghetti! The neat thing about the Hi Mountain Seasonings is that you can make them spicy or mild.

Just adjust the ingredients.

Summer sausage is another thing that we have grown to love. I really enjoy Hi Mountain products, but we have to be careful with allergies in our house, so for some seasonings, we have to go with LEM products to avoid some of our triggers. LEM makes a summer sausage seasoning kit that does not have MSG in it or soy. A $5 package will make five pounds of summer sausage. You can make that in five one-pound links, or two 2.5-pound logs. LEM also offers a snack stick seasoning package, too that has no allergens that some commonly deal with. Hi Mountain

has a variety of Snackin’ Sticks seasonings, too. Each company has different ingredients, so you can certainly find something that will work for you. Just watch the labels, if that is a concern for either brand.

Both companies have a really big variety of cased sausage kits and seasonings. We also found that LEM makes Andouille sausage kits and seasonings, and let me tell you, that is some good Louisiana-style sausage! It goes very well in gumbos, soups, stews and stir fried in with other meats and vegetables.

So what do you need to make all of this great food? First of all, you need the meat. Of course, I recommend venison, but I know you can use beef, pork or even turkey. Use what suits you. Cut up the meat in small pieces, devoid of skin and ligaments or gristle, and then run it through a grinder. I like the LEM grinders and have found their customer service to be top-notch. You can purchase one directly through their website or drive to Bass Pro and get one. Grinders can also be purchased elsewhere, if you prefer a different store. If you think you will do a lot of grinding or packing of your own food, get at least a mid-sized grinder and not the smallest one. The small one will work for the occasional hobby cook, but the mid- to uppersize grinders (#8 or #12 from LEM) will last a long time and grind fast.

We do a lot of grinding, and the #12 has served us well. I cannot keep up with the grinder when shoving meat into it.

You will also need the seasoning that you wish to use, a tube to fit your casings and, of course, the casings.

That is it. You can get fancy and purchase a sausage stuffer or mixer, but we have not done so yet, and we get by just fine.

I don’t make the summer sausages that can be stored outside the refrigerator. I prefer to keep things as close to natural as possible. You can dry these sausages in an oven, but I prefer a smoker. Smoking them gives them a unique and authentic flavor.

An electric smoker works really well, and some you can even set to shut off at a certain time. Be sure to smoke the meat until it reaches at least 165 degrees internally (don’t forget a meat thermometer.). You

can add cheese sold by LEM to your summer sausages, too. Hot pepper cheese is really good. If you want to freeze your sausage for later, I would definitely recommend a vacuum sealer. We have tried the Food Saver brand with mixed results. One lasted four years, but the latest one we got (Bronze model) lasted just shy of a year. However, their customer support is replacing it, so hopefully it was a fluke that we had problems.

Grinding the meat and stuffing it into casings takes less time than butchering your deer or even cubing the meat and trimming it to be ground. Enjoy some great snacks and foods, and have fun using some of that meat in your freezer this winter!

Top: Summer Sausage is easy to make and a healthy snack! Bottom left: Sage sausage is our favorite. It has a western flavor and just enough bite to be tasty and enlightening to the senses. Bottom right: Grinding meat - I have found the LEM grinder to be the best grinder for the money on the market. You can get it at Bass Pro Shops or online through LEM.

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Action at the Second Annual Winter Shootout was nothing short of exciting as four middle school teams, including King George Middle School battled for two days for the coveted tournament trophy .

KGMS hosts Second Annual Winter Shoot-Out Tournament Leonard Banks Sports editor On Friday and Saturday, the gymnasium at King George Middle School was rocking with basketball excitement. Four teams - King George, Caroline, Culpeper and Richmond County - competed in the Second Annual Winter Shootout. When the final buzzer sounded, Caroline stood at center court as the 2013 Winter Shootout champion. The Eagles overwhelmed the host Foxes with defense and pinpoint shooting to win the tournament, 46-35.

All-tournament players included: Culpeper: Zach Thomas and Hunter Stanley; Richmond County: Savion Epps and Lawrence Reed; Caroline: Mykai Smith, David Coleman and Jaylen Childs; King George: Tyler Johnson, Cameron Schaub and Jaylen Stepney.

Last year, the Foxes succumbed to Culpeper, 32-26 in the finals, while Caroline won the consolation game against Walker Grant, 51-15.

While the tournament captivated

a gymnasium filled with enthusiastic fans, the sports community got an up-close look at the future of King George High School basketball.

The Foxes feature a low post lineup that continues to produce on both sides of the court. After years of featuring talented guards from De’ Quan Whiting to Lakin Hall, the Foxes now feature a six- foot-three eighth grader, Jaylen Stepney, who has made an immediate impact on the program’s success. “We have a couple of guys that are so developed at this age, I feel very fortunate,” Foxes middle school boys head coach Chris Zylonis said. “Normally I have to spend weeks developing low post guys, which has been the slowest part of our team to develop over the past years.”

Although the Foxes came up short, Stepney was the most dominant player in the tournament, as he recorded 13 points and 18 rebounds in the first game, and 21 points and 23 rebounds in the finals. On defense, Stepney shut down the opposing defenses with shot blocking, and an

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imposing seven-foot wingspan that made it impossible at times to shoot over him.

“Jaylen has played great this season, as he gets his teammates involved, while opening up the perimeter,” Zylonis said. “Teams have begun to press us more now, and we need to get better at handling the press, so we can get the ball up court to him.”

Stepney’s teammate and returning Fox guard, Tyler Johnson, has also played a role in the Foxes’ current 4-2 record. In an effort to improve passing the ball into the interior, Zylonis has moved Johnson around in different positions. “It’s definitely a different setting and attitude for our team now, and a challenge for me as a coach to get our guards on the outside perimeter to catch up with the inside guys.”

Along with Stepney and Johnson, the other Foxes starters include: Aneis Lyon, Hunter Padgett and Cameron Schaub. The rest of the Foxes roster features: Jay Davis, David Clift, Sam Benson, Calvin Johnes, Avion Lyons, Romero Djan, Marcus Smith, Richard Knott and Bailey Brown.

While winning is always important, the Foxes middle school team is a developmental program focused on taking the athlete to the junior varsity

level. Teamwork and execution with a focus on communication will play an important role in the team’s future.

“We preach from day one, pass it to get a great shot, and I’ve told them from the first day of practice that they are going make 10 out of 10 layups, and three out of 10 3-pointers, if you’re lucky,” Zylonis said.

Championship game First Half From an assist to Jaylen Childs, to a short-range jumper, point guard Anthony Walker was on fire, as the Caroline Eagles took a 4-0 lead to start the game. Midway into the first quarter, King George managed to take a 5-4 lead from a Stepney layup and foul shot. During the final minutes of the first quarter, the Eagles led King George by 1-2 points. However, three seconds before the buzzer, Padgett scored a 3-pointer from outside the perimeter to tie the game at 10-10.

Within the first 10 seconds of the second quarter, it was apparent that the Eagles’ offense had shifted into overdrive with a no-holds-barred option to shoot from every part of the floor. After a 3-pointer from Dwayne Parker, the Eagles’ defense shifted in man-on-man press mode.

The sudden change in the Eagles’ defense forced a number of turnovers

resulting a 27-17 Eagle lead. In the closing minute of play, Mykai Smith nailed two back-to-back 3-pointers.

Second Half In the third quarter, the Foxes rallied to cut the lead to 35-31. In the final minute and a half of the quarter, Stepney scored six points from the foul line and post to cut the score to 33-31, but Devin Coleman’s jumper in the final seconds gave the Eagles a four-point cushion.

In the final quarter, the Foxes’ offense nearly came to an abrupt halt, as the Eagle front three collapsed around Stepney to nullify scoring from close range. Eagle forward Jabrel Stevens scored two layups to extend the lead to 45-35, while Coleman scored a free throw for the final point of the night.

Consolation game Defending tournament champion Culpeper didn’t waste a lot of time as they ran a clinic on Richmond County, 72-18. In the first quarter, Gabe Frye scored a jumper and 3-pointer to lead his team to a 12-3 lead.

In the second quarter, in the face of a dismal Richmond County offense, Culpeper extended their lead to 26-6 in the first four minutes of play. Although two intermittent

Second Annual Winter Shootout All-Tournament Team School Player Culpeper: Zach Thomas, Hunter Stanley Richmond: Savion Epps , Lawrence Reed Caroline: Mykai Smith, David Coleman, Jaylen Childs King George: Tyler Johnson, Cameron Schaub, Jaylen Stepney Richmond County 3-pointers gave their fan corps a momentary glimpse of hope, the Cougars closed out the half with an 8-0 run (33-9 lead).

The Raiders’ hopes of a miraculous rally continued to fade in the third quarter, as the Cougars produced an 18-6 run.

In the face of a 51-15 Cougar lead, the Raiders and Cougars sent in their substitutes. Sadly, the Raiders’ second team added three points, as the Cougars added an additional 21 points to their margin of victory.

During the first day of tournament semi-finals, Caroline defeated Culpeper, 40-34, while King George defeated Richmond County, 52-15.

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Foxes winter track & field athletes tolerate cold temperatures during daily practices on the King George High School track.

After a resounding start at the recent Caroline Icebreaker Invitational, where both girls and boys teams placed first, the Foxes will travel west on Thursday to the Fork Union Military Invitational. The Foxes will test their athletic wares against schools such as Monticello, Wilson and Brunswick. With talent on both sides of the gender pool, the Foxes are armed and considered dangerous by the opposition. The Foxes girls placed second in the Region I Championship in Jamestown, last season, while the boys finished fourth. Currently, there are 28 boys and 34 girls on the team.

“If we could bottle up the energy of both boys and girls winter track & field teams, we could heat the homes of King George for the entire winter,” Foxes winter track & field head coach Rudy Pekarek said.

While the recent automobile accident involving Markiece Johnson and Jonathan Graham jolted the team into reality, they have responded by focusing on preparation for the upcoming winter track & field season.

Graham is expected to return after the Christmas holiday. He finished second in the Regionals last season, with a vault of 12 feet and six inches.

He will add a huge boost to the Foxes pole vault contingent.

“Our kids are more excited than

I’ve ever seen a team,” Pekarek said.

“They are working hard every day.”

The boys will be stronger than ever this season. With the absence of DeMarcus Epps and Desmond Jordan due to graduation, they will return in force with a standout 4x200 relay team led by Davion Hutt that just missed qualifying for the State Championship at the Caroline Icebreaker Invitational.

With Jacob Watson and Christian Koon leading the middle and long distance runners, the boys should push the top teams to the limit. With the exception of Justin Halter, the boys could potentially be weak in the jumping events.

As for the girls, the Foxes will certainly miss the versatility of Lindsey Armentrout and the endurance of her sister, Haley. Also, the girls will have to overcome the huge loss of sprinter Nicole Bethune, who chose to graduate early. In spite of their apparent weakness, the girls have a talented cast of young athletes eager to showcase their abilities.

When you consider the skills of Miranda Green, Kristen Hornbaker, Anna Kniceley and Ashley Perkins, the girls distance and middle distance team could be unstoppable.

With Heidi Colwell leaving her mark as a consistent hurdler, and Elizabeth Hill stepping up in her field events, the Foxes girls could be the strongest girls team flying under the radar.

“If we could bottle up the energy of both boys and girls winter track & field teams, we could heat the homes of King George for the entire winter.”

— Rudy Pekarek Also, with the strength of Caroline Williams in the shot put, and the strong mix of veteran and young runners in the 4x200 meter relay, the team has the potential to repeat their success from last year.

With the new VHSL classification championships coming up, the Foxes have the potential of having the largest team in school history competing at Regionals this season.

“Now, we can get more kids to Regionals—previously, athletes had to make a Regional time,” Pekarek said.

“Now it’s the top six schools in the conference that make the cut—and there are only three schools (LibertyBealton, King George and Fauquier) in Conference 22 competing during the indoor track season.”

Fox winter Track & Field practice

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Strength and flexibility are crucial to making King George Fox shot put athletes the best they can be.

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Fox standout wrestler, Bryson Howard (right) hopes to have another spectacular winter sports season. Howard was undefeated at the recent quad-meet at Washington & Lee High School.

Foxes wrestling team overwhelms Washington & Lee Eagles Leonard Banks Sports editor Last Saturday, the Foxes wrestling team left its mark of defeat on three teams. Washington & Lee, Cosby and Lancaster all suffered defeat under the grappling hands of the King George High School wrestling team.

Earlier in the week, the Foxes hosted a tri-meet against Spotsylvania and Caroline.

The Foxes defeated Caroline, 4331, but lost to Spotsylvania, 35-42.

On Wednesday, the Foxes will travel to Caroline for a quad-meet featuring Caroline and Courtland. On Saturday, the Foxes will journey to

Madison County High School for a wrestling invitational.

The following meet results feature the results from the King George vs. Washington & Lee match: Logan Kraisser (KGHS) won by forfeit over unknown, 106; Josh Whitfield (W&L) won by forfeit over unknown, 113; Kolin Johnson (KGHS) won by pin over Sergei Minor (W&L), 2:39, 120; Moses Oviedo (W&L) won buy pin over Trevor Smith (KGHS) 3:20, 126; Luis Chipres (W&L) won by decision over Kaleb Sabo (KGHS) 6-2, 132; Ron Bell (KGHS) won by forfeit over unknown, 138; Austin Carson (KGHS) won by forfeit over unknown, 145; Steven Wilson

(W&L) won by decision over Kyle Kraisser (KGHS) 9-7, 152; Calvin Kim (KGHS) won by forfeit over unknown, 160; Bryson Howard (KGHS) won by pin over Kaleel Pratt (W&L) 57, 170; Jacob Tucker (KGHS) won by pin over Marion Pollard (W&L) 1:27, 182; Samuel Schuman (W&L) won by forfeit over unknown, 195; Gabe Loesei (W&L) won by forfeit over unknown, 220; Markeyse Thompson (W&L) won by pin over Regan Clark (KGHS) :28, 285.

Dual meet scores: KGHS 42, W&L 36; KGHS 54, Lancaster 28; KGHS 66, Essex 12; KGHS 57, Cosby 24.

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Foxes swim teams cruise past Knights & Cougars Leonard Banks Sports editor

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Foxes team cheer is a familiar sight at King George swim meets.

Last Friday, during a tri-dual-meet at the King George YMCA, both girls’ and boys’ teams defeated Spotsylvania and Courtland.

Also, Ricardo Bonilla-Vazquez has started the winter swim season on a high note. Along with helping the Foxes boys win their first two meets of the season, he has qualified for the state championships in the boys’ 100meter freestyle, boys’ medley relay and boys’ freestyle relay. He also set a school record in the boys’ 200-meter freestyle with a time of 2:05.53.

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cluded Kourtney Miller and Kenzie Ludwig. Miller medaled in the girls’ 200-meter IM and girls’ 100-meter butterfly. Ludwig placed first in the girls’ 50-meter freestyle and girls’ 100-meter freestyle.

The following Foxes recorded first place finishes: KGHS boys’ 200-meter medley relay: Stephen M. Hunt, Asher Bentz, Blake B. Clift and Rudy Morrow, 2:03.05; KGHS girls’ 200-meter medley relay: Sally Owen, Lucy Shippee, Kourtney Miller and Kenzie Ludwig, 2:19.18; Ricardo Bonilla-Vazquez, boys’ 200-meter freestyle, 2:05.53; Mo M. Elia, girls’ 200-meter freestyle, 2:33.41; Kourtney Miller, girls’ 200-

meter IM, 2:49.80; Asher Bentz, boys’ 50-meter freestyle, 26.96 (top ten time); Kenzie Ludwig, girls’ 50-meter freestyle, 30.44 (top ten time); Matthew Minero, boys’ 100meter butterfly, 1:12.76; Kourtney Miller, girls’ 100-meter butterfly, 1:16.74 (top ten time); Ricardo Bonilla-Vazquez, boys’ 100-meter freestyle, 55.72 (state qualifying); Kenzie Ludwig, girls’ 100-meter freestyle, 1:08.98; KGHS boys’ 200meter freestyle relay, Rudy Morrow, Chase Manard, Billy Owen and Ricardo Bonilla-Vazquez, 1:47.05; KGHS girls’ 200-meter freestyle relay, Kourtney Miller, Mo M. Elia, Lucy Shippee and Kenzie Ludwig,

KGYAA announces 2013 All-Division Football Team Staff Reports With the conclusion of each season of King George Youth Athletic Association (KGYAA) football, the coaches submit the names of a limited number of their players for inclusion on the KGYAA “All-Division” team.

They are asked to contribute the names of players from their team who contributed greatly in terms of leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, hustle, effort, commitment and a willingness to learn and improve their fundamental skills.

Accordingly, the following tackle football participants have been recognized with KGYAA Fall 2013 All-Division honors.

Rookie Pirates (Coach Welch): Tony Brown, Nathan Caldwell, Quentin Fortune, Mason Medley, Dylan Truxon; Rookie Pride (Coach Webster): Chase Gaines, Mason Haydon, Colby McDonald, Akeem Peyton, Austin Webster;

Rookie Rattlers (Coach Williams): Colson Clary, Domonic Deloatch, Devin Quick, Jhirmane Parks, Duke Smith, Nate Wahl; Rookie River Hawks (Coach Caldwell): Landon Caldwell, Joshua Ferguson, Xavier Harrison, Aiden Inzana, TayVion Pierce Jr. Bandits (Coach McLaughlin): Jaylon Baylor, Josiah Buckner, Trey Mclaughlin, Brody Newton, McKinley Worrell; Jr. Blue Devils (Coach Rose): Lucas Campillo, Connor Gray, Jay Irby, Jawun Parker, Matt Rose, Logan White; Jr. Mustangs (Coach Burrell): Chase Burrell, Christopher Cox, Sammy DelGrande; Ty McDowney, Dylan Wahl; Jr. Warriors (Coach Parr): Mack Bitto, De’Vonte Gaines, Jason Knott, Aidan Parr, Kyle Reviello; JV Mavericks (Coach Rodriguez): Allante Green, Darrian Hodsden, Caleb Hoyle, Garrett Moore, Derek Wood For more information on the KGYAA, visit them on Facebook and at www.kgyaa.org.

2:05:22; Stephen M. Hunt, boys’ 100-meter backstroke, 1:10.33 (top ten times); Catherine Wilson, girls’ 100-meter breaststroke, 1:31.22 (top ten times); KGHS boys’ 400meter freestyle relay, Asher Bentz, Billy Owen, Julian Bonilla-Vazquez and Ricardo Bonilla-Vazquez, 3:57.40; KGHS girls’ 400-meter freestyle relay, Heather Albert, Emily Tidwell, Mo M. Elia and Sally Owen, 4:52.69.

On Friday, the Foxes will travel to the competitive confines of Spotsylvania for a tri-meet against Spotsylvania and James Monroe. The meet will be the Foxes’ final swim meet before the start of 2014.

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Lady Drifters surge into season undefeated Leonard Banks Sports editor With a current unblemished record of 7-0, the sky is the limit for the Drifters girls’ basketball team. Most recently, the Lady Drifters recorded back-to-back wins over Washington & Lee, and duplicated that very same feat over former Tidewater Division foe, West Point with a 38-36 victory on Monday night.

After losing 1,000-club standouts Karley Inscoe and Canieshia Fulcher to graduation, many may have been under illusion that the program was in a state of rebuilding. That scenario has been answered with a resounding undefeated record.

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Changes to expect when you get new health insurance Health insurance plans have grown increasingly expensive, and many employers shop around regularly in order to save money as well as keep prices affordable for their employees.

This could mean that at the start of every new year, individuals have a new insurance card in their pockets and a new plan to learn.

Over the last couple of years, annual increases of around 9 percent in insurance costs have been the norm. While the rate of increase going from 2011 to 2012 was lower, at about 5.5 percent, according to information from CNN Money, that is still around a 2 percent difference in the rate of inflation and salary growth. Due to these rising costs, employees are bearing more of the financial burden of paying for health insurance by paying higher deductibles and co-payments.

When adapting to a new health insurance plan, people can take the following steps to make the transition easier.

Understand the type of plan you have Health plans are largely broken down into two main categories:

HMOs and PPOs. All managed plans contract with doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and laboratories to provide services at a certain cost.

Generally this group of medical providers is known as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;network.â&#x20AC;?

HMOs, or health management organizations, require you receive most or all of your health care from a network provider. You also may need to select a primary care physician who oversees and manages all of your health care requirements, including approving referrals for tests or approving visits to specialists.

PPOs, or preferred provider organizations, create a list of preferred providers that participants can visit.

You will not need to select a primary care physician and likely wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need referrals to visit specialists. Should you choose to stay in-network, you will pay only the co-payment required. However, you also have the option of going out of your network, and will have to pay the co-insurance, which is the balance remaining for the doctor after the PPO has paid their share. Many plans will cover 70 to 80 percent of the out-of-network bill, and you will be responsible for the rest.

HMOs are the least expensive option, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re typically the least flexible as well. For those who have a family doctor who is in-network and will not need to see doctors outside of the network, it is financially beneficial to go with an HMO. Those who routinely see specialists or want greater say over when and where they can go to the doctor, a PPO is a better option.

Having said this, understand the type of plan your employer is now offering. If you will be using an HMO, you may have to find an entirely new set of doctors to see and should be ready for this reality.

Take note of co-payment and co-insurance changes It is generally the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to know what is expected of him or her at the time of payment. Doctors take many different plans, and some prefer not to manage the terms and conditions of each and leave it up to the patient to understand the specifics. As such, you should know your co-payment requirement for tests, office visits, lab work and the like. You will be responsible for making these co-

payments at the time of your visit, as many doctors no longer bill for copayments. Failure to pay the correct amount could result in penalties or even refusal of service.

Also do not assume that a provider is in-network. There may be subtleties and subdivisions of certain insurance plans. It may seem like one doctor takes your insurance, but it may not be your particular plan. Confirm that the doctor is in-network prior to visiting to avoid any unforseen bills.

Notify your doctor of new insurance Many insurance plans will start coverage at your sign-up or anniversary date, others may begin January 1st. Notify your healthcare provider as soon as possible as to the change in coverage. This protects you if they are behind in billing and paperwork by helping you avoid additional out-of-pocket expenses resulting from billing the wrong insurance company.

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When your insurance plan changes, investigate when you are able to go for routine exams and if you will have to pay a co-payment. You may want to schedule a physical at this time to

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Staff honors former councilmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, council supports request with majority vote Former Colonial Beach Councilman Tim Curtin left the town council because he felt his efforts and opinions were falling on deaf ears, but in a strange twist, Curtinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinions on the sign ordinance met with more agreement than opposition from council members last week.

Although the sign ordinance is just one of many ordinances being overhauled by the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building and zoning staff, the sign ordinance has been a source of contention since the summer of 2012, when complaints concerning signs surfaced and began what some residents were calling â&#x20AC;&#x153;the sign wars.â&#x20AC;?

Some new business owners felt they were being discriminated against, by not being allowed to place florescent or flashing signs inside or outside their establishments, while older businesses were allowed. The Beach Service Center, owned by Carey Geddes, used a flashing changeable sign that received some complaints. During the ordinance change, Geddes voluntarily stopped using the sign to avoid contention among business owners and staff.

Large flags became popular after several businesses followed the lead of Hot Dog Stand owner, Rick Davis, who employed them to attract attention to his mobile hot dog stand.

After several complaints about the flag, and a large number of businesses stating the sign ordinance was vague and hard to interpret, Planning Director Gary Mitchell requested that the Planning Commission allow a subcommittee be formed to rework the sign ordinance.

The objective was to make the ordinance more streamline, so it would be easier for business owners and staff to understand, as well as to conform to Virginia State Codes.

A public hearing was conducted, and the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning commission sent it to the council with a favorable recommendation.

In the ordinance approved by the planning commission, the commission decided that flashing, scrolling or changeable signs should be allowed, only with a conditional use permit (CUP). Obtaining a CUP carries an $800 fee to the applicant.

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The Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce felt the fee was too steep and said in a letter to staff, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Changeable signs should be allowed, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;by rightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with construction restrictions.â&#x20AC;?

Mitchell said that former Councilman Tim Curtin, seated on council at the time, felt that the changeable signs should be allowed as â&#x20AC;&#x153;by rightâ&#x20AC;? and asked that the condition of a CUP be removed.

On these requests, the staff took out the CUP requirement and allowed these signs to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;by rightâ&#x20AC;? in the ordinance presented to the council last week.

The final version came before the council last Thursday, Dec. 12. During the public hearing, only one citizen, Margaret McMullin, spoke. She requested that the town put the changeable signs back under a CUP. McMullin stated that she understands the cost is great to obtain a CUP, but she felt that the lack of a permit could allow people to put up signs that would ultimately take away from the continuity that the Colonial Beach Revitalization Committee is striving for.

There was some opposition from

Councilman Tommy Edwards, but it was determined that since this would be a significant change, the council would need to re-advertise the ordinance with the CUP, in order to change it.

Edwards said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it should be back in, because if a person is going to pay, and these signs are very expensive, over ten or more thousand dollars, making them pay the $800; I think that is a drop in the bucket.â&#x20AC;?

Every time a business requests a CUP, it costs the town $1,200 for advertising for public hearings, according to Mitchell. The $800 would not cover the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advertising costs.

Councilman Jim Chiarello said that the ordinance before them had specific regulations for each sign and warned of overregulating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Businesses have a hard enough time making their way-- I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to try to make this place like Vegas.â&#x20AC;?

Chiarello said that changeable signs are much more convenient to the business owners, if done tastefully. He feels that they should be left as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;by rightâ&#x20AC;? use and reminded the

council that the ordinance could always be changed, if it became a problem later.

Councilman Gary Seeber pointed out that the ordinance allows changeable signs, but requires them to be embedded in a monument, and feels that the ordinance, as it stands, prevents signs that are a safety hazard.

Mayor Mike Ham pointed out that the ordinance only allows scrolling, but eliminates flashing and bright lights, which were visible in the Beach Service Center sign that originated the need to simplify and revamp the sign ordinance.

After some discussion, it was determined that changeable signs would be under significant restrictions under the current ordinance, and that staff could regulate these signs in a manner that would not pose a problem to citizens or traffic, a major complaint concerning the Beach Service Center sign. The ordinance passed, five to one, with Edwards voting against. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Linda Farneth

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Meet the Pastors Rev. Ted James has been pastor of Round Hill Baptist Church for 14 ½ years. He has served a total of 19 years including churches in Newport News and Vi rg i n i a Beach.

Rev. James was raised in Norfolk, VA and graduated from the College of William and Mary with a B.B.A. and from Southeastern Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity.

His wife, Sharon, is employed with the King George County School System and they have two daughters.

They invite you to visit the church’s website at www.roundhillbaptist.com and come worship with the “Church Worth Finding”.

Pastor Michael Reaves serves Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist Church which sits at the intersection of Fletcher's Chapel Road and Caledon Road/ Route 218 about 1 1/2 miles southeast of the KG/ Stafford Co line.

Mike moved to King George at the beginning of July 2012 to begin his ministry here after having served Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church in Portsmouth for four years.

His wife, Susan, serves Trinity UMC. Mike and Susan enjoy the small town atmosphere of King George and its close proximity to Fredericksburg.

The people of Fletcher's Chapel have a heart for missions and one another.

Rev. Ed Johnson has been serving the Dahlgren United Methodist Church since the middle of 2006.

Ed and his wife Pam appreciate the opportunity of serving Christ with the people of Dahlgren UMC. D a h l g re n UMC is visible from Dahlgren Road as one approaches Dahlgren Base's Main Gate and opens its doors wide to those seeking to know Christ and make Him known. Our regular worship times are Sundays, 9:30 a.m. contemporary, and 11:00 a.m. traditional. Sunday School is held during the two service times. A nursery is always available.

Rev. Dennis Newton My wife, Avis and I have the great privilege, from God and God's people at Potomac Baptist to be starting into our twentyeight year of ministry in 2014. Avis and I have raised our children here and are now helping to raise our five grandchildren here too; three of them anyway.

We also have two and one on the way near Nashville, TN. We are a traditional, conservative, Southern Baptist Church. that means we believe all of God's Word. We believe in salvation by Grace alon through Jesus our Lord. If you are looking for a place to worship God in Spirit and in Truth, come visit us. We will love you, and do our best to preach, teach, and live according to God's Word. Check us out at onthpotomac. com. Celebrate Jesus this Christmas, AMEN!

Rev. Diane Carroll is the pastor of Hanover-with-Brunswick Episcopal Parish, since April 2006. While one parish, the congregation worships at two sites (St. John's and Emmanuel), Pastor Carroll is responsible for the administration of historic Lamb's Creek Church.

The church believes in God's enduring love through his Son, Jesus Christ, and in sharing that love through prayer, worship, fellowship, education and service.

Hanover-with-Brunswick is often called the little church with the big heart -- where all are welcome.

Father Francis Michael de Rosa is the pastor of the Catholic parish of St. Elizabeth Church in Colonial Beach & St. Anthony Mission in King George.

Father can be contacted at: ave.regina. coelorum@ gmail.com.

On behalf of the faithful of his parish he wishes to extend to all the good people of the Northern Neck wishes for a blessed Advent and Christmas Season.

Praised be Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, born of the Virgin Mary unto the salvation of mankind!

Rev. Peyton W. Wiltshire is pastor of Two Rivers Baptist Church and began his ministry on Dec 2, 2007.

Peyton, his wife, Gail, and two children, live in Falmouth. They look forward to working with fellow brothers and sisters to build up the Body of Christ in the community.

Two Rivers currently worships at their new building at the corner of Rokeby Lane and Route 3 in King George.

This is an exciting time for us at Two Rivers and we invite you to join us as we share the love of Christ with our community and the world!

Rev. Terry Naumann has served as Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church since 2002. During 2013 the church is celebrating 50 years of ministry to God and the KG communit y.

For the last six years, Peace Christian Preschool and the church have been blessed to "Share the Love of Christ" from their facilities near the intersection of Kings Highway and Port Conway Road. For info, call the church 540775-9131 or the preschool at 7757529.

The Birth of Jesus

1. In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.

5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

The Shepherds and the Angels

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Luke 2:1-20

Rev. Ed Johnson has been serving the Dahlgren United Methodist Church since the middle of 2006. Ed and his wife Pam appreciate the opportunity of serving Christ with the people of Dahlgren UMC. Dahlgren UMC is visible from Dahlgren Road as one approaches Dahlgren Base’s Main Gate and opens its doors wide to those seeking to know Christ and make Him known. Our regular worship times are Sundays, 9:30 a.m. contemporary, and 11 a.m. traditional. Sunday school is held during the two service times. A nursery is always available.

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The KG Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office is helping a family at Christmas he office of King George C o m m o n w e a l t h’s Attorney Keri Gusmann, for the sixth year, will be helping a disadvantaged King George family celebrate Christmas in what has become a holiday tradition for the office.

Gusmann credits current Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Jennifer Pollard with coming up with the idea of sponsoring a family at Christmas when both she and Pollard were on the staff of the previous Commonwealth’s Attorney.

“We used to exchange presents in the office,” Gusmann said. “After the holiday season in 2007, Jennifer said: ‘If we pool our resources, doesn’t it

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make more sense to help a deserving family.’”

“Jennifer deserves all the credit,” Gusmann said. “She takes the lead in collecting money and going out and buying the presents.”

“We decided this would be a more meaningful thing to do, and more truly reflecting the spirit of the Christmas season,” Pollard said.

“I think we all really enjoy thinking about the family that we are given the opportunity to help, and we really hope they have a good Christmas.”

The Department of Social Services selects an anonymous family to be the beneficiary of the gifts collected by the seven-member Commonwealth’s Attorney Office. “We don’t know

the family and they don’t know us,” Gusmann said.

“I am proud that the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office sponsors a Christmas Family each year,” Gusmann said. “I hope other offices and businesses will see what we are doing and will also want to help a family.”

“I think that it is important to give back to the community, and the Christmas family program allows us to do that,” Gusmann said. Pollard said, “DSS does a great service to the community by connecting those who can give to those who are in need, and our office is happy to be a part of that.”

- Richard Leggitt

King George Commonwealth’s Attorney Keri Gusmann displays gifts being collected by her office for a deserving family this Christmas.

They arrived in minivans, a big truck from the Navy base at Dahlgren and a King George school bus. Gifts were dropped off Tuesday morning, Dec. 17 at the Masonic Lodge on US 301 for distribution to families in King George through the Department of Social Services.

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Town of Montross Hosts 20th Annual Spirit Festival A family in Lancaster County has asked about their ironstone tureen. It has its original plateau and ladle, and is in excellent condition except for a small chip on the lid and some discoloration on the base. They are interested in selling it, and would like to know how to price it, given the slight chip. The piece is unmarked as to the factory that made it.

Ironstone, or in this case what sometimes is called ‘’White Ironstone”, is not as popular as it was a generation ago. The name refers to a type of china first developed in England by the Mason’s C omp any, which patented it in 1813. Other companies followed their example, Henry Lane and by the 1840s English Hull ironstone was in great demand in France and in America. For the American market the English manufacturers started introducing agrarian motifs in their designs, thus giving rise the term “farmer’s china.”

This set is of good quality, but the plain white design lessens its marketability. The slight chip definitely affects its value, but probably is not worth having restored.

As to the plateau’s discoloration, submersing it in industrial-strength hydrogen peroxide should bring it back to pure white. Having the original ladle is a significant addition

to the overall value.

With the small chip, the tureen is worth $50, assuming the discoloration can be corrected. If a prospective buyer shows interest, and is concerned about the chip, he or she can take the lid to McHugh’s Restorations on West Patterson Avenue in Richmond where it can be repaired.

At one point Colonial Beach was the “white ironstone capital of the world” given the large number of Victorian hotels that were stocked with tureens such as this one, platters, and table services, along with bowland-pitcher sets in the rooms. I can recall auctions at some of the hotels prior to their demolition, where the supply was so extensive that the prices reached were quite low.

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The Town of Montross hosted its 20th Annual Spirit Festival Dec. 6, kicking off a three-day holiday celebration that included Santa, a tree lighting, a bazaar at the firehouse and open houses at local businesses.

Town Manager Brenda Reamy hailed the weekend as a success.

“There was a very good crowd, and everyone enjoyed themselves.”

The crowd braved wet, cold weather to attend a free spaghetti dinner hosted by St. James Episcopal Church, the reading of Christmas stories at the Montross Library, a bazaar at the Montross Firehouse and a tree lighting at Courthouse Square.

“This festival keeps the village atmosphere that means so much to us,” said Reamy.

Along with the tree lighting, there was a welcome by Montross Mayor David O’Dell; a blessing of the tree

by Barbara Jean Jones, President of the Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary; and Christmas music by the Providence United Methodist Church Choir.

At the Montross Firehouse, the Third Annual Holiday Bazaar featured more than three dozen vendors displaying their crafts. The bazaar ran though the weekend and was crowded with shoppers.

Open houses with refreshments were held Friday at various merchants including: the Westmoreland County Farm Bureau, Union First Market Bank, Carrot Cottage, Compulsive Cravings Antiques & Gifts, The Bank of Lancaster, Peoples Community Bank, The Inn at Montross and Bridget’s Bouquets.

—Richard Leggitt

Above: Lucy Lin Jenkins, Cathy Hooker, Bill Jenkins and the Rev. Al Hooker greet visitors to St. James Episcopal Church for the spaghetti dinner hosted by the church as part of the Spirit Tree Festival last weekend in Montross.

Right: Brenda Bennett of Colonial Beach was selling home-made hard rock Christmas Candy at her booth at the Holiday Bazaar at the Montross Firehouse as part of the celebration of the Spirit Tree Festival in Montross.

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Above: The Grinch waves to the crowd as the Colonial Beach Christmas Parade moves through the streets as part of the Santaland celebration. Right: Santa and Mrs. Santa were popular visitors to the Santaland festivities at Colonial Beach on Dec. 7.

Santa’s Winter Wonderland thrills Colonial Beach children and adults Santa came to Colonial Beach Dec. 7, and there were hundreds of children waiting for his arrival. “The line to see Santa lasted four hours,” said Colonial Beach Mayor Mike Ham. Ham credited Sherry Hutchins, the event chairperson, and “all of our great volunteers with the Winter Wonderland success,” despite moist, cool weather.

“We could not have done it without them,” he said.

“The volunteers took care of

everything,” Ham said. “Putting up the Christmas lights, Santa and the Winter Wonderland. The town didn’t have to pay a penny, thanks to all of the volunteers.”

Santa’s Parade started just after 1 p.m. at the Rankin’s True Value parking lot and then turned down Colonial Ave. and finally onto Washington Ave. to Town Hill. In addition to Santa, the parade included classic cars, members of the Colonial Beach High School band and The

Grinch.

Miss Colonial Beach, Courtney Aclan, joined Santa as he arrived with Mrs. Santa at Santa’s Winter Wonderland at the Town Hill pavilion.

Children quickly lined up their time with Santa.

Refreshments, pony rides, music, games and face painting were available. There was a huge bonfire to keep Wonderland visitors cozy, and residents and visitors were able to purchase Christmas trees on the site.

Later in the afternoon Santa and Mrs. Claus joined Mayor Ham for the lighting of the Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree. And, there was a lighted boat parade down the Potomac River, featuring boats decorated for the holiday festivities.

“It was a great success,” said Ham. “We had 300 to 400 people attend. We lit the town Christmas tree.

Santa was there, and everybody had a good time.”

— Richard Leggitt

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King George Santaland has brought joy for 18 years The Woman’s Club of King George hosted its 18th Annual Santaland on Dec.7, bringing overflowing Christmas joy and happiness to another generation of King George children.

Boys and girls of all ages, along with their parents, lined up outside Santaland in damp, chilly weather even before the doors opened, anxious for an opportunity to talk with Santa Claus, shop for presents and meet the Snow Queen.

“We had a line from beginning to end,” said Marcie Morris, the cochair of this year’s event and one of the founders of the Santaland program in King George. “There was not one second that we did not have a crowd.”

Morris, her husband, Elmer, and their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren have helped the Woman’s Club make Santaland one of King George’s most popular holiday traditions.

Morris credited the 18 members of the Woman’s Club and her cochair, Jan Taczak, with the success of the event. “We couldn’t do it if everybody did not do their part,” she said.

After starting in 1995 in the old telephone building across the street, now a driving school, Santaland outgrew five locations before ending up in its current location in the old post office building on Route 3. “It just kept getting bigger and better,” Morris said.

Like those in the past, this year’s Santaland featured children - Morris’ great grandchildren - in elf costumes ringing bells to help attract a crowd; a bake sale; a children’s boutique where children could buy presents for friends and family for $1; Santa patiently taking children’s Christmas lists; and Kathryn Strauss, the 2013 Snow Queen reading stories to

Jessica Herrink

Above: Bell ringers Josie and Ellie-Grace Lewis are part of the family enterprise. They are two of Marcie Morris’s great-grandchildren. Right: Kathryn Strauss, Snow Queen, reads to the children at Santaland. Strauss is also Fall Festival Queen. children.

Strauss, a senior at King George High School, is an example of the longevity and popularity that is Santaland. “She has been coming to Santaland since she was a toddler,” Morris said.

“When Kathryn was chosen Festival Queen this year, she said she had always wanted to be Snow

Queen,” Morris said. Strauss’ dream came true - the King George Festival Queen is also the Santaland Snow Queen - and she was radiant as she read to children and helped them enjoy another successful Santaland this year.

The Woman’s Club of King George is a member of the Greater Federation of Woman’s Clubs, an

international organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. The GFWC was formed in 1890, to support clubs throughout the nation and further their efforts at providing education, improved working conditions, healthcare, scholarships and other reforms.

— Richard Leggitt

Welcoming Dr. Roosevelt Dean to the Clinic

Merry Christmas from The Journal

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Dr. Zavelsky and the staff of King George Pediatrics wish the readers of The Journal and the community a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

We are happy to be open to provide services to all of your children.

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Administrative Director Theresa Gauvin, RN and staff will be accepting patient records, answering questions and setting up operations.

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HOLIDAY SEASON

Please consider making a donation today.

Monthly giving options are available.

• Fresh, Quality Cuts of Beef, Pork, Air-Chilled Chicken, Lamb • Local Honey & Natural Milk All Meat is • Goat Milk & Cheese, cut-to-order • Sausages made in-store daily • Local Produce in Season and Much More!

Every donation to the 24/7 TLC Community Care Clinic will enhance our ability to serve and is 100% tax deductible.

24/7 TLC is a 501(c)3 IRS organization

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To our many friends everywhere, go with our very best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a memorable New Year.

We loved every minute of serving you - thanks!

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2013 Holly Jolly Market offers local items in time for the holidays

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A busy day for holiday events

The threat of a snow/rain mix did not keep shoppers home on Saturday, as they visited the 4th Annual Holly Jolly Market, but the weather did have an adverse effect on some of the King George Farmers’ Market members.

One farmer sent an email that his crops had frozen in the field and he would not be at the event.

Some members of the KGFM signed up for an inside space, “just in case”. Friendly Cottage Farm and Go Nuts, along with “Poppin John’s Kettle Corn” braved the grey skies and set up in the courtyard of King George Elementary School.

Inside over 30 crafters and farmers set up in the cafeteria, creating a holiday market with great variety. There were fresh eggs, greens, turnips and jams and jellies, all grown and made locally. Nature pictures from Mark Fike, handmade jewelry from Africa, and bags from Honduras were displayed along with felted hats and wood pens from the county.

The KGHS Chorus sang crowd favorites and brought their own Santa Claus to have pictures taken with.

Love Thy Neighbor, Sealston PTA, KG County Historical Society, KGHS DECA and the Dahlgren Lions and the Optimists were out in support of their organizations and doing a little fundraising.

There was jewelry, decorations, clothing and crafts for all ages. Even dogs and cats were covered.

The collaboration between the KGFM and local crafters was the brainchild of the late Ruth Herrink, Publisher of The Journal. She knew people wanted to shop locally if given the chance. The annual Holly Jolly Market is just that chance. Growing every year, it is proof that Ruth’s vision is viable and wanted by the locals. Shop Local … it’s good for us all!

Make It Merry!

Thomas M. Burrell General Contractor • Class A License Member King George Builders’ Association

(540) 775-7996

10459 Edgewood Drive • King George

Jessica Herrink

Greater metropolitan King George was a hub of activity on Saturday. Top left: Cory Thompson, who will be 6 next Saturday, was all smiles for his photo with Santa at the King George Parks & Rec Santa Breakfast. Top right: the King George High School Chorus entertained visitors to the Holly Jolly Market with Christmas favorites. Bottom left: Santa’s elves at the Opp Shop were assembling artificial Christmas trees. Hopefully they had all the pieces ... Bottom right: members of Hanover-with-Brunswick Episopal Parish cooked up treats for the annual Cookie Boutique at the parish house next to St. John’s on Rt. 3.

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Many thanks for your continued patronage!

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ch in Tim Stit e A “Your Sewing Maching Store for over 26 Years” Gift Certificates Available

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The Spirit Is Growing!

May the holiday spirit blossom and surround you, and may the love of family and warmth of good friends sustain you throughout the holiday season and beyond.

For the honor of serving you, we are sincerely thankful.

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Ed and Peggy are Shakin’~N~Rollin’ in CB After taking a couple of years off, Ed Jones has re-opened his model car and collectables business at 324 Washington Ave. in Colonial Beach.

Formerly known as Cars & Crafts To Go, Jones’ inventory of classic cars, sized from 1:18 down to 1:24 scale, fills most of the store. The remaining items for sale include custom wine bottle holders, salt & pepper shaker sets, and other unique specialty items.

With the holidays quickly approaching, local shoppers are sure to find something for that classic car lover or specialty item collector on their gift list. Shakin’~N~Rollin’ is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by to check out all of the great gift items available, and to welcome Ed and Peggy back as CB business owners.

—Carla Gutridge

Photo submitted by Nikki Basham

Although Oakland Park subdivision in King George did not have a Christmas decorations contest this year, residents lit up the evenings with their holiday lights. Some more than others … as with this home. Homes are decorated in most of the county. Fairview Beach residents have put on a traditional “untraditional” light display.

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The Christmas Story is alive and well in King George. Sarah and Steve Wohlman on Hancock Circle in Presidential Lakes work hard to keep the decorating tradition going on. A good friend sent in their names and address to The Journal as a “go see” for county residents in search of a decorated house and yard. She commented that Steve has worked on the project for over three months and could be called a Clark Griswold wannabe. The Wohlmans are happy to share their joy in decorating to all those out looking for the lights.

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Have A Jolly Good Season!

We’re hoping your holiday season brings peace and joy and all good things.

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Mail Delivery Circa 1913 2013 Ornament ~ $20 Pick up at the King George Museum & Research Center

Thurs. & Sat. 10 am to 2 pm Located in the “Old Jail” at the courthouse.

Gift Boxed with Summary of 1913 KG Post Office History Other ornaments from past years available.

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BUILDING MEMORIES

The Shepherd Boy’s Story There is always a star, but how many notice?

And angel voices, but how many hear?

Above our hillside the angels rejoice with each ewe nuzzling her newborn lamb.

Camp Blizzard KING GEORGE FAMILY YMCA

When Week 1: December 23rd, December 26th and December 27th, 6:30am-6:30pm.

Week 2: December 30th, January 2nd, and January 3rd, 6:30am-6:30pm.

I hear the angels when the fish hatchlings bring new silver to our lake, when the tiny turtles crawl from their sandy nest.

Where King George Family YMCA

Cost YMCA Members:

Non-members:

$125 for both weeks and $75 per week. $30 for one day $150 for both weeks and $80 per week $30 for one day

King’s Pizza

HUNAN DINER

Italian Restaurant

Chinese Restaurant

Ages 5-12 years old

When Week 1: December 23rd, December 26th and Week 2: December 30th, January 2nd, and Ja

Contact Ericka Robinson, erobinson@family-ymca.o Cost YMCA Members:

Additional Info Registration is open from November 1st through December 15th.

There is a $15 registration fee for non-members participants. There will be a late registration fee of $20 for registrations received after December 15th if space is available. Please turn in completed registrations to the front desk.

—Pat Parnell, Contributing Editor

BUILDIN MEMOR Where King George Family YMCA

Contact Ericka Robinson, erobinson@family-ymca.org or (540) 775-9622

The other shepherds tease me when I try to tell them, but tonight they heard for themselves. They hurried away to learn what the song was all about. “You stay here,” they told me, “and watch the sheep. Angels sing for you all the time anyway,” and they laughed. I don’t mind.

I already know what the angels are telling us.

Non-members:

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Additional Info Registration is open from November 1st th There is a $15 registration fee for non-mem will be a late registration fee of $20 for reg December 15th if space is available. Please registrations to the front desk.

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Lighten Up...

It’s Christmas

Filled With Our Gratitude

King George County Landfill

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Camp Blizzard KING GEORGE FAMILY YM

Ages 5-12 years old

They sing with the mother birds when the eggs hatch.

With the mother rabbit when her babies first nurse.

Every birth, their carols say, brings God into the world.

Each nativity is a miracle.

Each new-born a Savior.

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013

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every. time. i. shop. merry merry.

Use your Bank of Lancaster VISA® Debit Card as a credit card and receive $1.00 back for each purchase made from one of our merchants listed below from December 2 to December 31.* You’ll earn ScoreCard® Points and support our community.

PA R T I C I PAT I N G V I S A ® M E R C H A N T S • 50 East Church Street • Alderman’s Saw Shop, Inc. • American Diesel Corp.

• Anna’s Pizza Kilmarnock & Warsaw • Apex Truss • Art of Coffee • Athena Vineyards and Winery • Back Inn Time • Bay Auto Service, Inc. • Bay Flooring • Beasley Concrete, Inc. • Big Red Flea • Bill Martz Impressions • Bluewater Seafood & Deli • Bob-a-Long Charters and Tackle • Bucks View • Burkes Jewelers, Inc. • C & 0 Auto Parts • Callao Dairy Freeze • Calm Waters Rowing Co. • Capt. Faunce Seafood, Inc. – Montross & Warsaw • Carousel Physical Therapy • Chesapeake Accounting Group • Chesapeake Cove Marina • Chris Trimble’s Handcrafted Furniture • Cousins & Associates, Inc. • Creative Visions

• Crowther Heating & Air Conditioning • Currie Funeral Home, Inc. • Curry & Curry • Custom Yacht Service, Inc. • Cutz & Beyond • D & A Enterprises • Dawson’s Service Center • Dehnert & Clark Co. PC • Diane Jackson Artist Studio & Gallery • Digital Wisdom, lnc.

• Earl Jenkins Masonry • Eckhard’s Restaurant • Family Chiropractic • Fleeton Fields Bed & Breakfast • Flowers For the Four Seasons • Franklin Sewing Machine and Clock • General’s Ridge Vineyard and Tasting Room • Good Eats Café • Grandma’s Jewelry Box • Hair Design Studio • Hale Auto Parts, Inc. • Hale Marine Parts, Inc. • James F. Hamilton MD PLC • Hang Ups • David L. Harris, MD LTD • Hoskins Creek Table Co.

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• House of Music • Jett’s Hardware • Jewell’s Buildings • J. Brooks Johnston Ill DDS LTD • Juli Anne • Kilmarnock Body Shop • Kilmarnock Inn • Kilmarnock Planing Mill, Inc. • Lamberth Building Materials • Left Bank Gallery • Lenny’s Restaurant • Lewis General Repair, Inc. • Lighthouse Thai & French Cuisine Restaurant • Lo-Jo’s • Longaberger Independent Consultant (Peggy Mothershead) • Long’s Metal Work & Machine, Inc. • Marine Fabricators, Inc. • Masterseal Home Products Distributor, Inc. • MDA Commonwealth Collection • Meridian Yacht Charters • Military Miniatures • N.N.W. Auto Supply • Newell’s Auto Repair • Newsome’s Restaurant, LLC • Michael D. Nickerson, DDS

• Northern Neck Eye Center OD PC (Kilmarnock, Warsaw & West Point) • Northern Neck Mechanical • Northern Neck Office Equipment • Northern Neck Seamless Gutter Service, Inc. • Northern Neck Security, Inc. • Objects • Open Door Communications • Peggy Evans Garland, Attorney • Pool Side Spas, Inc. • Potomac Breeze Bed & Breakfast • Precision Glass & More • Premier Sailing • Pritchard & Fallin, Inc. • Pritchard & Fallin Properties, LLC • RCC Educational Foundation • R.R. Beasley, Inc. • Randy’s Dunn-Rite Automotive, Inc. – Kilmarnock • Ransone’s Nursery & Maintenance • Rappahannock Foundation • Rappahannock General Hospital • Rappahannock Record, Inc. • Rednex Sporting Goods • Reedville Fishermen’s Museum & Gift Shop

• Regent Point Marina, Inc. • Reuben Burton, Inc. • Rivah Antiques & Accessories • Rivah Consignments • Ross’s Rings and Things, LTD • Rotary on Stamps • Sagittarius Unisex Hair Salon • Sara Brown’s Salon • Seaside Thai & French Cuisine • Shear Pleasure • Sight, Sound, & Data Installations, LLC • Southside Sentinel • Steptoe’s Furniture Store, LLC • Stratford Hall • Symon’s Serves, Inc. • Synergy Global Supply • The Audiology Offices, LLC • The Box Boutique LLC • The Business Center • The Dandelion, Inc. • The Haven Shelter & Services • The Highlander Studios • The Hope & Glory Inn, LLC • The Inn at Levelfields • The Lancaster Players • The Lively Oaks Restaurant • The Monroe Bay Inn Bed & Breakfast

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• The Pedestal Accessories & Gifts • The Renaissance Shop • The Rivah Hair Studio • The Wharf • Thomas Beasley Septic Systems • Thomas Store, LLC • Tides Inn • Tina’s Tax Service, Inc. • Town Bistro, LLC • Two Rivers Communication • Virginia Radiation Therapy & Oncology • Warsaw Glass, Inc. • Warsaw Small Engine, Inc. • Waterfields Family Market • Robert S. Westbrook, DDS • Weekends • Westmoreland Players • Whay’s TV • Whichard Consulting, LLC (HudSon Virginia) • White Stone Pharmacy • Windows Direct of Eastern VA • Windows on the Water @ Yankee Point Marina • Yankee Point Marina, Inc. • Zekiah Glass