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Special Olympics Basketball Tournament Sheriff Dempsey joins in March Madness
“It was very inspiring to see the excitement about the event on the faces of both the athletes and the cheerleaders.”
Marty van Duyne News Net News Stafford — King George Sheriff Steve Dempsey participated in a special March Madness event last weekend. Dempsey is serving as the Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) Region 2 Director for 2014 and was front and center at Friday evening’s Opening Ceremony for the annual Basketball Tournament. This was the first time the Sheriff attended and he found all aspects of the event extremely uplifting. “It was very inspiring to see the excitement about the event on the faces of both the athletes and the cheerleaders,” said Dempsey. “And witnessing the dedication of the volunteers was very moving.” He believes Special Olympics’ coaches and volunteers’ efforts allow the athletes to do something, and be something that makes them feel good. “While other people may have told these athletes they can’t, Special Olympics tells them they can,” said Dempsey. Sen. Richard Stuart (R - Va. 28) made some brief remarks in support of the Special Olympics programs at the opening ceremony. His daughter Catie had the honor of carrying the Torch and lighting the Olympic Cauldron to officially kick off the games. Catie, 18 is a Stafford Sheriff ’s Special Star Force Cadet and her dad was beaming as she carried the Torch around the perimeter of the basketball court. In an email Stuart said, “I was honored to be part of the opening ceremony. It is a fantastic program that positively
—Sheriff Dempsey benefits so many. I am also very proud of Catie.” Deputy Rod Shriver who handles the Special Olympics Program for the King George Sheriff ’s Office, including the annual Torch Run, accompanied the Sheriff to the event. Dempsey had a late morning Special Olympics meeting scheduled at his office for Mar. 25 with all Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police from Region 2 to discuss events for 2014. He did note that the annual Torch Run in King George is slated for May 1. GEICO sponsors the annual basketball tournament and donated $25,000 to SOVA. Walmart provided lunch for the athletes during the Saturday tournament. Special Olympics Virginia is hoping to expand its basketball program participation in the King George and Westmoreland area. Details on Special Olympics programs in Virginia can be found on line at www.SpecialOlympicsVa.org.
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Left: Sen. Richard Stuart (R- Va. 28) makes some brief remarks at the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament opening ceremony. Above: Stafford Deputy First Class Robert Firkin (l) escorts Catie Stuart as she prepares to light the Olympic Cauldron.
County proposes tax increases on real estate and personal property Increase geared to pay for law enforcement and fire safety positions Phyllis Cook The King George Board of Supervisors is expected to advertise tax rates next week that will reflect an amount that equates to slightly less than a 3-cent increase on the
real estate tax rate. They also are proposing a 5-cent increase on personal property taxes on vehicles, which has seen no increases over the last several years. The tax increases are essentially geared to pay for fire and safety positions and related costs. Two new sheriff deputy positions are in the proposed budget, along with related equipment, including two new patrol cars. The tax increase would also help pay for the full-year costs for two deputy positions that
were funded mid-year during the current budget year for duties at the courthouse. Two full-time E-911 dispatch positions would also be hired in the current budget proposal. The tax increase would also pick up the full-year costs for six fire & rescue positions that were funded for a half-year in the 201314 budget, beginning this past January 2014. In addition, the budget as currently proposed would include a part-time paralegal for the county attorney’s office and
the conversion of two part-time positions in general properties to full-time. Unanimous agreement was reached on the proposed tax increases at last week’s budget work session on March 19 with four Supervisors present. Cedell Brooks was absent due to a scheduling conflict. None of the board members want to raise taxes, but can see no other way to close a projected budget gap for next fiscal year, 2014-15, which begins on July 1. The proposed budget had been scrubbed
Dahlgren Railroad Trail advocates petition King George to ask state to buy trail property and make it a State Park Phyllis Cook Warren Veazey provided a petition at last week’s meeting of the Board of Supervisors on March 18, asking the county to make the Dahlgren Heritage Railroad Trail (DHRT) into a state park. He also asked the county to work with the trail’s owner to provide an easement across Monmouth and the King George Gateway Shopping Center to Commerce Drive and U.S.301, saying that would finish the last step in opening up the trail. Veazey said he was representing the Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in making the request. The petition contained the names of a dozen signatories, including eleven businesses and the University of Mary Washington- Dahlgren Campus. The businesses on Veazey’s petition are Five Guys, Game Stop, Sweet Frog, Discount Cigarettes of King George, Sheetz, Pancho Villas, Bollywood Masala, Ribbons and Bows, Steamers Seafood, Parsons and Holiday Inn Express. Veazey said the privately-owned, free permit use trail currently has more than 840 permitholders in the county with another 800+ outside the county. He said it could be like a similar former railroad trail in Indianhead, Md., saying that one was built and paved through various grants and has about 300,000 visitors a year. Veazey said if they get the easement and it is made into a state park, “We can get all those people parking at the Walmart,” and spending money at
county businesses. Similar requests have come from the group over the last few years, though this one had the new twist of adding in a request for support of an easement to be granted. Cedell Brooks noted that the trail is privatelyowned. Supervisor Ruby Brabo stated, “I am a permit holder and use the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. I love it. I think it’s one of the greatest assets here in the county.” She added, “But I don’t really understand how obtaining the easement in order to come all the way out to the base at B-Gate involves necessarily it having to be a state park. I think they are two different things and the easement does not require the county to be involved. That’s just permission of the current landowner.” The county has no power to convert the trail into a state park. What Veazey and the trail group actually want is for the county to ask the state to purchase the trail from its owner, David Brickley, who purchased it from Joe Williams in 2008 for $442,500, with Williams retaining some rights to the property. It’s not clear why the group does not put its efforts into convincing Brickley to donate it to the state. COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN There are two sides to this issue. The trail has numerous residential neighbors along its length who do not appreciate strangers walking along adjacent to their property, and sometimes
with no more opportunity for additional cuts. Raising additional revenue appears to be the only alternative. The proposed tax rates will be on the agenda at next week’s April 1 meeting, planned to be authorized for advertisement for a public hearing that will take place later in the month, at a meeting on April 15. At that time, members of the public can comment on the proposal. See increase, page 4
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trespassing onto their private land. Several years ago, the Board of Supervisor took the stance to not include the trail as a public recreation asset in the county Comprehensive Plan for Land Use because it is privately owned and a “permit-required” trail. Access to and use of the trail is prohibited without a valid DRHT Recreational Use Permit that must be obtained from the owner David Brickley. BACKGROUND ON THE TRAIL The 15.7-mile private hiking and biking trail is on a former CSX railroad bed, which runs northeast from Route 605 in Sealston through most of the length of the northern portion of King George County, nearly to US 301. The railroad corridor had been established in 1942 by the United States government by condemnation, as part of the World War II war effort. It was acquired in 1964 by the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railway Company (RF&P). In 1992, RF&P sold it to CSX Transportation, Inc. In 1997, CSX sold the land to King George resident Joe Williams. In 1997, Williams sold a portion (13.28 Acres) of the rail bed to Monmouth West Limited Partnership. David Brickley acquired the rights to the trail from Williams in 2005, and purchased it from Williams in 2008 for $442,500. Brickley is a former Director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. With the help of See dhrt, page 4
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Leonard Banks
In an effort to making the starting team, Foxes boys’ varsity midfielders and defensemen battle for a loose ball during daily practice drills at King George High School.
Wertz and Ball recipients of Water Conservation District Award for Millbank Farm Tri-County/City Soil and Water Conservation District selected Millbank Farm owned by Gail Williams Wertz and Andrew Ball as the Clean Water/Bay Friendly Farm Award Program recipient of King George County (Rappahannock Watershed) for 2013. The couple was honored for the outstanding farm conservation management of Millbank Farm by the Tri-County/City Soil and Water Conservation District and
commended for a commitment to protecting and enhancing waters that flow beyond farm boundaries and for the conservation ethic they demonstrate through farm management practices. At a meeting on March 18, the couple received the Clean Water/Bay Friendly Farm Program Award with a presentation from Lewis Ashton, III. Ashton is the King George TriCounty Director. Supervisor Chairman Joe
Grzeika told Ashton, “I think it’s commendable that each year you bring us a representative of somebody in King George that goes out of their way to do the right thing on their property to take care of our precious and important resources that we have. We thank you.” In conjunction with the Tri-County Clean Water Farm Award, Wertz and Ball were presented a unanimous resolution from the Board of Supervisors for their outstanding
efforts commending them for their conservation management practices. They were cited for demonstrating a commitment to the conservation of the natural resources on Millbank Farm through responsible farm management and nutrient practices that include: ~ The establishment of grass hay and legume on previously cropped fields to prevent soil from washing into nearby streams; ~ Applying the correct amount
of fertilizer according to soil test results; ~ Installing perimeter high tensile fencing to keep cattle away from wet areas and the Rappahannock River; ~ Installing cross fencing to divide larger fields for better grazing and proper pasture management/ rotational grazing system; ~ Drilling a well that uses solar power to deliver water through 1400 feet of pipeline to three frost-free waters; and
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~ Installing fence to exclude cattle from riparian areas on the farm. Ball accepted the award and resolution, saying, “This is truly an honor. It’s great to be recognized for doing something that is so See award, page 4
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Today’s Hebrew Word Nomini Baptist church hosting a R4L fundraising Spaghetti Dinner, March 29 from 4-7 p.m. Dine in or carry out. $7 pp or donations accepted. 19455 Kings Hwy, Montross, VA 22520. (804) 493-8429.
first baptist church will celebrate “Natl. Women’s History Month” on Sunday, Mar. 30 at 9 a.m. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Melva J. McGlen of the New Covenant Baptist Church in DC.
maranatha baptist bible church will host a Youth Awards Service on Sunday, Mar. 30 at 3 p.m. There will be guest youth choirs. A dinner will be served immediately following the service. Highway 628, Col. Bch.
agape ministry church to hold a Gospel Sing on March 31 at 6:30 p.m. Featuring Traveling Pilgrims and Brenda Young & Family. Fellowship to follow the concert. 9106 Indiantown Rd. KG.
Ebenezer Baptist church Jr. Missionaries of the church in Supply, Va. will be hosting a basketball tournament to benefit breast cancer survivor, Dora Holmes-Ashlock, on Saturday, Mar. 29, at 3 p.m. at the KG Middle School in King George. Admission is $3.00 for children ages 12 and under and $5.00 for ages 13 and up. Please contact LaVerne Lee-Roane at (540) 226-7998 for additional information. new life ministries to present original Easter drama, “The Bride,” a thrilling story of redemption and love. Sunday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. On route 205 heading into Col. Bch. (804) 224-8447. ebenezer baptist church of Supply & the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Ruther Glen will be hosting an evening of Song & Praise on Saturday, April 5 at 3 p.m. at the Caroline Middle School. Many special artists will perform. 13325 Devels 3 Jump Road in Milford.
little zion baptist church invites you to Prayer Breakfast on April 12 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker Minister Al Collins. Hosted by My sisters Keeper-Womens Ministry. Musical selections by the Voices of DMV. 7748 Leedstown Rd. Col. Bch. dahlgren united methodist church invites you to attend Wednesday services through the season of Lent. Starting at noon each Wednesday, the hour long service is followed by a light lunch. Child care can be arranged. Dahlgren UMC is located just outside the main gate of Dahlgren base. moms in prayer int’l Moms in Prayer International meets on Mondays at 9 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church 5590 Kings Highway, King George. (540) 775-9131. tabernacle baptist church is accepting registrations for their 2014 Summer Preschool program. Summer care dates June 2-Aug. 29. Cost $140. per week. Hours 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Call (540) 775-2948 or go to www.tabernaclepreschool.com.
SAT. APRIL 5: Community Yard sale is at the American Legion Post 89 on Route 206 from 7a.m.- 1p.m. Table & space for $10, which will be donated to the ACS R4L-KG. Contact Lisa at (540) 775-8316. Sell your stuff, or buy from us. Lunch will be available for purchase.
Second mount zion baptist church invites you to a Reunion Concert of the Heaven Bound Mass Choir of Caroline County, VA. Sunday, April 13 at 4 p.m. Praise and worship rendered by Monique & Sabrina Rhodes. Master of Ceremony, Bubba Johnson. For more info contact Minister Walter Baker, Jr. at lee55.wb.wb@ gmail.com. The church is located at 31220 Old Dawn Road, Hanover, VA 23069. mars hill youth event this Saturday, March 29 from 5-9 p.m. at the KG Family YMCA. Free event for all youth of middle to high school ages. Come early to register. Live music, games, pizza from Papa Johns, drinks, desserts, prizes and more. 10545 Kings Hwy, KG.
Save the Date Mark your calendar on May 31, 2014 for a “Day in the Country” To celebrate the 300th Anniversary of Hanover-with-Brunswick Join in the fun at Historic Lamb’s Creek Church from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Located just off Route 3 on Lamb’s Creek Church Rd in KG, Come out for a fun day of Tours, BBQ, Live Entertainment, Games for Kids, Baked Goods Auction & Plant Sale For more information visit the website at www.hanoverwithbrunswick.com
Calendar filling up for fundraising events for ACS Relay 4 Life 2014.
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. The original Hebrew written text was a picture language--much like the Egyptian hieroglyphics. When Moses wrote the Torah (the first five books of the Bible), he used this picture language. Each letter of the Hebrew alphabet is a picture with meaning. When we put these letters together, they form a word, but they also form a story within the word! Proverbs 25:2 tells us, “The honour of God is to hide a thing, And the honour of kings to search out a matter.” (Young’s Literal Translation) This is exactly what God has done with His language! Today’s Hebrew word is “ayd” — meaning “witness.” When we examine the picture language, we see the definition of a witness: one who “sees” the “door” (or “pathway”). When we read John 10:9, we understand Yeshua is the “door”! He tells us, “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” Next month, we will learn what happens when we see the door! Rick Blankenship Grafted In Fellowship www.DoYouShabbat.com rick@gifkg.org
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FRI. APRIL 18: 6th Annual Golf 4 Wesley Tournament. Cameron Hill Golf Links, KG. Registration deadlilne April 11. Cost $75 per golfer over 18 and $50 for players 7-18. Includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart, lunch and door prizes and awards. For info & to register, go to Golf4Wesley@ yahoo.com SAT. APRIL 26: Cake walk at KG Family YMCA. From 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Need home made decorative cakes donated. Vie for title “Best looking Cake.” For information contact Ana (540) 775-6298 or email her at anaruiz108@ hotmail.com. SAT. MAY 10: 3rd Annual Golf Cart Poker Run, organized by the Fight for Madison team. Rain or shine, 11 a.m.- noon. All in Colonial Beach, you drive around and get cards for poker hand. Call (804) 224-5000 or (804) 7611594 for cart rentals and more info. SAT. MAY 17: KG R4L event, field at KGMS. Come out in support of the teams and help fight the war against cancer.
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
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Little Ark Baptist Church “Building God’s Kingdom On Earth”
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
"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.
Phone: 540-775-3635
Emmanuel, Port Conway (Rt. 301) 3rd & 5th Sundays
For more information, visit our website at:
www.hanover-with-brunswick.com
(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
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 saintselizabethandanthony.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
EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH
3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436
Daily Mass: Mon. - Sat. 8:00 a.m. Adoration precedes each morning Mass
Sunday Services:
The Rev. St. John's, 9403 Kings Hwy. Diane Carroll 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays Rector
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. Paul!s 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 saintselizabethandanthony.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.”
“The church is the great lost and found department” - Robert Short
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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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Rappahannock United Way to offer 2 nights of FREE tax help at the Citizens Center in KG
KG Farmers’ Market to open 2014 season on April 26 !!
KG County Museum to benefit from benefit dinner
Please come out and support the KG Museum benefit dinner on Sunday, April 6, from 4-8 p.m. at the KG Citizens’ Center. Come and enjoy a good home cooked meal! The dinner is free, but any and all donations are greatly appreciated and welcome. Funds raised will go into the museum’s building fund.
OPTIMIST CLUB TO HOLD ORATORICAL CONTESTS The Optimist Club of King George is seeking students for their oratorical contests. The contestants must prepare and give a 4 to 5 minute speech on the topic” How My Passions Impact the World”. There will be two contests, one for girls and one for boys. Any student, public schools, private schools or home-schooled, who has not graduated from high school and is under the age of 19 is eligible to enter the contest . Contests winners from the local contests will compete at the District level where the winners of each contest will be awarded a $2500 scholarship to a college, university or trade school at which they are accepted. The local contests will be held on Wednesday, April 2 and the District contests will be held in Richmond on Saturday, May 3; contestants will be informed of the time and locations of the contests. Application forms may be obtained from Mr. Fike at KG Middle School, Ms. Hand at KG High School or from the Optimist Club at lloydhadams@aol.com. Applications are due no later than March 28.
Thelma’s Tax Service
Rappahannock United Way to offer FREE Tax Preparation and Financial Education Services again this tax season in King George county. Trained volunteers will also be providing FREE financial coaching at select tax sites, to individuals on issues such as opening a bank account, setting a savings plan and how to pay down debts. Affordable Health Care navigators will also be available at the Wednesday tax sites to provide FREE information and guidance on health care coverage options. King George County Events: ·April 3 From 5-8 p.m. ·April 10 From 5-8 p.m. Go to the website www.myfreetaxes.com/fredericksburg to see what documents you’ll need to bring with you. & to see what program you qualify for. Visit our website www.RUWFreeTaxes.org or Call – (540) 373-0041 x316 What’s Happening King George Parks and Recreation? DATE CHANGED FOR Annual Kite Fly to Saturday, March 29, 1-3 p.m. at a new location, Hopyard Farms on Port Conway Road, in King George. --Spring Fling Health & Safety Fair Saturday April 5 @ the Citizens Center 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Health & Safety Information inside. Flea Market & Vendor Fair outside. Call to rent tables. High Five Fitness Challenge for Kids; Lola the Clown; Meal Deals: Hot Dog, Chips and Soda $3.00 BBQ, Chips and Soda $5.00. Boat Safety Inspections @ McDaniels Carwash – Call for details! (540) 775-4386 Call or go by KG Parks & Rec to see what other programs they offer.
G.W. Birthplace Natl. Monument will be participating in the 26th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup. Volunteers are needed to help collect trash on the Potomac River Beach, Popes Creek Landing and along the shores of Popes Creek and several small islands. This cleanup will support the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s efforts for a trash-free Potomac River watershed. The cleanup will take place on April 5, 2014. Volunteers will meet in front of the Visitor Center at 10 a.m. for registration and assignments. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. This event will conclude at noon. For information please contact Chief Ranger Wayne Rose at (804)224-1732 X 240 or wayne_ rose@nps.gov. The address is 1732 Popes Creek Rd., Colonial Beach VA 22443.
Annual Parks & RecDahlgren Lions Club Spring Fling April 5 The Dahlgren Lions Club and King George Parks & Rec are joining forces for their annual Spring Fling on April 5 at the citizens center. Everyone is welcome! On hand will be food and a festival of fun that includes a free fitness checkup and bike rodeo for children. (see article at the right) County fire and rescue personnel will be offering free blood pressure checks. Vendors will also be selling crafts and goods. The event begins at 8 a.m. and will run until 5 p.m. Call (540) 775-4385 for more information. Free parking, free admission. A great way to break out of the winter doldrums.
FOODIES FRIDAYS “FREE” COOKING PROGRAM Kick-Off Class
Couponing Lesson, Cooking Demonstration & Shopping Tour Passports March 28th • 10 AM - Noon St. Peters Episcopal Church, Port Royal, VA Subsequent classes: Always 2nd Friday of the month same place/time through August. Class size is limited. Pre-registration required. Call Pegi 540-775-3062
Virginia Cooperative Extension Virginia Tech • Virginia State University
Professional Dentures of Fredericksburg Serving the Fredericksburg Area Since 1989
540/786-0116
Robert B. Gentry, D.D.S. 12100 Kennedy Lane, Fredericksburg
Thelma Hargray (540)775-5449 8529 James Madison Hwy., King George, VA
Animal Adoption
Thur. March 27
Northumberland Democratic Party will meet at the library in Heathsville, VA at 6 p.m. Scheduled speaker, Mr. Ken Eades, County Administrator.
Fri. March 28
Foodies Fridays “Free” Cooking Program offered by VCE office. Learn couponing/cooking & get shopping tour passports. 10 a.m.noon. St. Peters Episcopal Church in Port Royal. Always the 2nd Friday through August. Registrations required (540) 775-3062.
Sat. March 29
Craft & Vendor Fair. Hosted by the KG Pre-school PTA, funds raised will be used to complete the playground project. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Old elementary school on St. Anthony’s Rd. KG. Smoot Library hosting an American Girl Tea Party at Noon. Registration is required. Contact the library 775-7951 or email Katie &SL1@smoot.org.
Tues. April 1
NARFE NN Chapter 1823 to meet at 1 p.m. at Cobham Park Baptist Church, 120 Islington Rd. Warsaw. Talk will be on “What to do before the EMT arrives.” Come out to the Celebration in Honor of Pearl A. Smith, and her many contributions to the community. 6 p.m. on the Paddleboat, Vivian Hannah. 8018 Shoreline Drive, KG. Wine, soft drinks & potluck dinner. Please bring a dish to share if you can. Entertainment by Good Times Magic Music. RSVP (540) 775-0903 or (540) 645-9535. Sponsored by the KG Democratic Committee.
Thur. April 3
Fancy’s Friends Dog Club will start obedience classes at Cedar Hill starting at 5:30 p.m. Call 775-7728 for more info on how to get your dog ready for the State Dog Show.
Sat. April 5
Middle Potomac Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner and Auction 4-6 p.m. Social. Dinner at 6 p.m. & Live auction at 7 p.m. $60 single. $100 a couple. Col. Bch. Elks Lodge, 719 Ferry Crossing Landing. Col. Beach. Call Mike (804) 445-4849. Friends of the NRA annual Fundraiser at the F’brg Elks Lodge. Starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner, auctions, and chance to win prizes. Call (775) 313-3640 or email K2outdoors@yahoo.com.
Mon. April 7
Regular meeting of the CBVFDLA at 6:30 p.m. at the firehouse. All members are urged to attend.
Wed. April 9
Join us for Paws for Reading on April 9 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. This program is for children in Grades K-6 to stop by the Library to read to a therapy dog, trained to be an excellent listener. You may sign up for a 15 minute session to read to a new friend and earn a bookmark for your practice! Register online at our Events page or by calling 775-7951.
Thur. April 10
6th Annual Candlelight Vigil & Stop the Violence Art Contest. Evening of local youth art, music & praise dancing and more. Westmoreland Fire Dept. 52 Rectory Rd. Montross, VA. 6 p.m. Contact katherinjcross@gmail.com or call (804) 493-8539.
Taylor Courtney’s Bike Rodeo back for 2014 Local resident Taylor Courtney is holding his 4th Annual Bike Safety Rodeo in conjunction with Parks and Recreations Safety Day on April 5 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at the KGCC.This was Taylors Boy Scout Eagle project. All participants are asked to bring a bike and a helmet, and they will learn hand signals, bicycle chain and safety checks, how to fit your helmet properly, and ride a course.
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Again this year, the Bike Team of King George Sheriff department will be on hand to teach the proper use of hand signals. Bring a canned good to be entered into a drawing. NSWC has donated water bottles, and friends of the Rails Heritage Trail have donated helmets for the drawings. Come out to learn and have fun!
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Wed. April 16
Dahlgren District Joint Town Hall meeting with Congressman Wittman at UMW Dahlgren. 7-9 p.m.
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KG County Historical Society will meet in the Revercomb Bldg at 6 :30 p.m. Richard Compton local craftsman & artist will present handmade furniture. Public is invited.
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Supervisors postpone Walnut Hill rezoning action to next week on April 1 Phyllis Cook The Board of Supervisors last week postponed action on a rezoning request for a 6.75 acre site on US 301 (James Madison Pkwy) in Dahlgren adjacent to the Bayberry subdivision. The proposed rezoning request from JPI Walnut Hill LLC by Jay Jarrell will be reconsidered at next week’s meeting on April 1. The decision to delay a vote followed a public hearing on the case last week on March 18 with 25 residents speaking against the rezoning, most from Bayberry, the county’s oldest subdivision. Pearl Smith was one of the speakers, saying she and her family were the first Bayberry residents in April 1964. She and other speakers noted their various reasons for their opposition. Drawbacks to the rezoning that were cited include a potential for increased traffic congestion, noise, light pollution, and a possible increase in crime. Several also cited the need to keep the adjacency of the undeveloped area with its trees. Not only does the dense natural landscape provide a barrier from potential additional commercial development, but it provides a sense of the county’s rural character in the midst of the busy Dahlgren development area. APPLICANT’S COMMENTS Jarrell said the rezoning was being brought forward at this time, because he plans to begin development of a residential cluster subdivision adjacent to the property that is the subject of the rezoning request. He wants to add the 6.75-acre site to another parcel he owns on US 301 that is currently commercially zoned. Jarrell said his proposed cluster subdivision would have a large common area that would be undeveloped in perpetuity. Regarding the area requested for rezoning, Jarrell said, “We have requested to use part of the area – and it’s a very small part of it. There will still be a large wooded buffer between this property and most of Bayberry.” He added, “If we do get this rezoning, the county will still have the common area - the buffer - but there will be this commercial component that can be developed in the future.”
DHRT: State Park From page 1 the trail group, Brickley and volunteers converted the rail bed to a hiking and biking trail. NUMEROUS DEED RESTRICTIONS Two years ago, when there was a push by the trail group to ask the county to lend its support to ask the state to buy the trail, then-Supervisor John LoBuglio, a primary opponent to the trail, publicly questioned Veazey about ownership of the trail, saying he thought there were deed restrictions that would prohibit the state from acquiring the property. Subsequent to that meeting, a copy of the 2008 “Deed of Conveyance and Easements, Reservations, Covenants & Restrictions” was supplied by the trail group to members of the Board of Supervisors. That document lays out several restrictions, including a 30-foot wide perpetual and exclusive utility easement down the centerline of the entire property retained by Williams. Among numerous other restrictions, it states that the property “shall not contain any paved trail portions that exceed 12 feet in width (except for parking).” There are also several reservations regarding future profits that would accrue to Williams, including payment to him of 75 percent of any proceeds above the sale price of $442,500, in the event of any future sale of all or a portion of the property.
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He also said, “We believe this rezoning is in accordance with your Comprehensive Plan.” He added, “We understand if you’re not comfortable with this, because we can’t tell you exactly what’s going there. I know that upsets these folks, and I understand.” SUPERVISORS COMMENT Supervisors delayed the vote because they were clearly undecided. Supervisor Dale Sisson said, “This really comes down to a property rights matter between all the parties involved.” He said Bayberry residents currently have a forest of trees adjacent to their lots that could all be cut down tomorrow without the rezoning, adding that the owner has the ability to put a house right up to the setback of the property line without a rezoning. But he added, “I’m still uncomfortable with parts of it.” He said he would be more comfortable with approving the request if the area currently noted by the applicant as “restricted” might be put into an easement. Supervisors Jim Howard noted that the area requested for rezoning is designated in the Comprehensive Plan for commercial development. He added, “I have heard your concerns and think I understand where you’re coming from.” He also said that Sisson had a point that might be explored. Supervisor Cedell Brooks didn’t hedge in his opinion, saying “I think the people of the community in Dahlgren have spoken, and I think we need to be the voice of the people.” He added, “I think we’re beating a dead horse. The people of Dahlgren don’t want it. I don’t think we need to support it.” Supervisor Ruby Brabo said, “As we redid the comp plan, I made very clear to my colleagues that I felt that it was a mistake to have the Dahlgren district in that area designated as the primary settlement area for all of this development, as it does create a huge traffic congestion issue which of course becomes an issue for the base and the workers who need to get there and it does impact our quality of life.” She added, “I am all for economic development. I am all for small business. But to have it all thrown into one tightly congested area of the county doesn’t make sense. That’s just my opinion. It differs from my colleagues.”
Chairman Joe Grzeika reminded Brabo that she voted for the Comprehensive Plan last year along with the rest of the board members. Grzeika also said, “I struggle with the fact that we have someone who owns property and wants to do something with the property.” He added, “I think Mr. Sisson has an idea that may take some more study to see if there is some way to ensure some nonencroachment on those houses.” Grzeika added, “I think we need some more time to think through all this. I’d like to have Dale get with Jack (Green, director of Community Development) and see what the potential things are that we could look at there.” Sisson agreed, saying, “Sure, because I wouldn’t support it in its current form. So I would like to have that discussion.” Grzeika explained his thinking, saying, “From a fairness standpoint, you can’t tell people, ‘this is where we want to develop’ and when they come in and want to develop and you say, ‘Aw, jeez, I don’t think so.’ Then why did we tell them we’d develop there? We all passed the Plan. We update it every five years. We got no input about this being an issue. Ms. Brabo brought up a concern and still voted for the plan.” PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Planning Commission had voted unanimously on Jan. 14 to recommend denial of the rezoning request. That recommendation had followed review of the case at two meetings, starting in December. Should the rezoning be approved, the current revised request would prohibit five of the commercial by-right uses including repair facility, boat sales, contractors equipment yard, commercial garage, and commercial parking lot. But there are numerous other uses that could be troublesome to nearby residential property owners. The five uses proffered out would not be prohibited on the whole 6.75 acre site which is the subject of the request. The prohibition would only apply to a strip of land, termed as a “restricted area,” immediately adjacent to Bayberry subdivision lots. That restricted strip is proposed to be 223-feet wide at its widest part at the front of the property along U.S. 301, and narrows to 132-feet at the back of the property subject to the rezoning request.
Another proffer would provide a 30-feet wide proposed buffer abutting the two residential properties in Bayberry that would be landscaped in accordance with county specifications and maintained in perpetuity. DETAILS OF REZONING REQUEST 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 is on the west side of US 301 about .2 miles south of the intersection with Danube Drive (Route 1101). It would be served by public utilities to be provided by the King George County Service Authority. It is located in the Dahlgren Primary Settlement Area in the county’s Comprehensive Plan. The 6.75 acre parcel is currently part of a larger parcel to its north with A-2 zoning. The 128.95-acre parcel is currently in open land and woodlands. The small parcel requested for rezoning also abuts two residential properties in the Bayberry subdivision and is an irregular shape. The purpose of the rezoning is to consolidate it with a smaller triangularly-shaped parcel 37A, which contains 1.91 acres adjacent to it. That adjacent property to which it would be added is already commercially zoned and also fronts on US 301. A boundary line adjustment would be made to result in a rectangular parcel with frontage on 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 VDOTrecommended safety improvements to a number of median cross-overs and existing entrances. The complete rezoning submission with the current revised proffers, 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. Editor’s Note: See the opinion page for a letter from Faron Kendle about the Walnut Hill rezoning.
Award: Conservation efforts From page 1 much fun as I have had farming the last ten years or so.” He added, “I certainly wouldn’t be up here accepting this award were it not for the help that Gail, my wife, and my daughter, Jenny, and her husband, Tim, and the grandchildren have given me. They are a wonderful ‘hay’ crew, and I owe them a lot.” Ball said he said he has received “tremendous help” from the TriCounty/City Soil and Water Conservation District, noting several people at the agency who provided advice. Ball added, “Lewis Ashton himself taught me how to build fences, so I’m immensely grateful to him.” To the governing body, Ball also said, “Finally, I’d like to say that I’m grateful to the Board of Supervisors for the tremendous work load that you five individuals shoulder on our behalf, but also for your continuing commitment to maintain the rural
nature of our county, where an award like this can be won. And I hope for many years in the future King George will remain basically a rural county. I would urge you to hold fast to the concept that quality of life goes far beyond economic prosperity. Thank you very much.” ABOUT TRI-COUNTY The Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District serves King George, Stafford, Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg through programs and activities that enhance water quality of surface and ground waters, while conserving and protecting natural resources. In cooperation with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, farmers who demonstrate outstanding management practices which conserve precious natural resources are selected and recognized through the Clean Water/Bay Friendly Farm Award Program. — Phyllis Cook
Joe Grzeika and Lewis Ashton with Gail Williams Wertz and Andrew Ball receiving Clean Water Farm Award for 2013 from Tri-County/City Soil and Water Conservation District.
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From page 1 EQUALIZED RATE & INCREASE The real estate and mobile home tax rate is being proposed to go from the current 53-cents per hundred dollars valuation to 59-cents. The first 3.14-cents is not a tax increase. Raising the real estate tax to 56.14-cents would be an “equalized” tax rate that is revenue-neutral for the county, meaning it would bring in the same amount of real estate tax revenue as the 53-cent rate last year on the higher real estate values. Each penny increase is projected to bring in about $249,000. Personal Property taxes are likewise proposed to go up by 5-cents, from the current $3.20 per $100 assessed valuation to $3.25. Each penny increase on the personal property tax would raise an additional $18,000. SCHOOL BOARD ADM Supervisors are proposing to base the School Board budget on an adjusted average daily membership
(ADM) of 4,170 students, up from 4,130 used by Superintendent Rob Benson. That figure is regarded as more accurate and is expected to provide about $180,000 more from state revenue. Benson had said at the lower ADM of 4,130, the division was already expecting a large increase in state revenue of $1.6 million over the amount in current year’s budget. 1-PERCENT PAY RAISES AT MID-YEAR The proposal would provide a proposed pay increase of 1-percent starting at mid-year, on Jan. 1, 2015. The increase is expected to cost about $45,000 on the county side and $106,000 for the School Board, if that board agrees to follow suit. PUBLIC HEARINGS EXPECTED ON APRIL 15 The proposed tax rates are expected to be the topic of a public hearing on April 15. That same evening, there is also expected to be a second public hearing scheduled on the proposed budget for 2014-15.
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Wounded Warrior heroes coming to Barnesfield Leonard Banks Sports editor
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Their motto “Life without a limb is limitless” is a lasting legacy of military veterans turned softball athletes. The price these veterans of post 9/11, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars paid for service is worn with a badge of courage. On April 26, the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team (WWAST) will compete at Barnesfield against area teams from the King George surrounding community. A portion of the entry fees will benefit the WWAST program. For these valued athletes of the softball diamond, winning is defined by something more than just a score. Although the entire team is
comprised of amputees, they actively compete against able-bodied teams throughout the country. While the challenge of overcoming amputations from the arm, above and below the knee and foot has been an adjustment, the thrill of driving home the winning run or running down a base hit has given these veterans a renewed sense of pride. After realizing the importance of reintroducing amputee veterans back into the competitive sports arena, Southwest Health Care Network prosthetics manager David Van Sleet began the task of recruiting a team of players. “Even though these guys suffered a serious setback, they’re able to overcome it, persevere and move forward,” Sleet said. The primary goal of WWAST is
to raise awareness through celebrity and exhibition softball games. The featured events will remind the public of the sacrifices and resilience of our military, while showcasing their ability to rise above the challenge. King George mens Softball League news World Softball League (WSL) fever has arrived in King George. On Saturday, March 29, at Barnesfield Park, men’s softball teams from King George and the surrounding area will give the public a demonstration of their brand of a spring softball showdown. The next tournament will feature the famed Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball team. Other softball dates include: July 19, Aug. 23, and
Oct. 11. All games are scheduled to be held at Barnesfield. There are currently five teams signed up for the men’s league, and three coed teams with the potential for a fourth coed league. The men’s and coed league will compete for a period of 14 weeks, totaling 28 games. Softball enthusiasts interested in forming a league or becoming a WSL team, contact Keith Douglas at ksdouglas05@aol.com or Doug Cantrell at Douglas.cantrell@yahoo. com. Douglas can also be reached at (804) 564-1467. In addition, all games are free to the public, and can be viewed and tracked at http://www.leaguelineup. com/scheduels.asp?url=kgsoftballlea gue&sid=581327920.
2014 Foxes outdoor track & field program outlook Leonard Banks Sports editor Rudy Pekarek has the best of both worlds. During his 20-year plus record, the King George High School track & field head coach has developed and crafted some of the greatest girls and boys athletes in the state. After posting four consecutive seasons featuring girl’s Battlefield District Outdoor Track & Field Champions, along with a history of outdoor and indoor championships, he will exit the grand arena of sports after this season. Many sports aficionados are adamant that he is the greatest area track & field coach of all time. With a team armed with a host girls’ and boys’ all-state athletes, and a standout assistant coaching staff (Jeremy Jack, Laura Lee Shavon-Garrett, Matt Page) Pekarek’s timely exit could be paved in championship trophy hardware. Apart from his past achievements, he is focused on the business at hand, which is going out a winner. This season, Pekarek is armed to the teeth with an abundance of male talent. Comprised of the largest male team in recent years, at 37, and 10 All-State indoor track & field qualifiers, the boys have a rare opportunity to dictate and dominate the newly formed 4A North Conference 22 division. “If they can gel, and stay away from injuries, they should be a big force,” Pekarek said. Peering into the boys’ lineup, the team will feature All-State champion sprinter Davion Hutt, and the school’s all-time pole vault record holder, and All-State athlete, Jonathan Graham. In addition, the boys will feature a host of new athletes who have the ability to tilt the tables
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their way as the season unfolds. A list of football players featuring Eric Meeks, Jordan Aily, Kyree Garrett and Jacolby White will have an immediate impact on the boys’ depth pool of shot put, jumps and sprint personnel. As for the girls, they are low on depth, but heavy with talent. With Miranda Green, Kristen Hornbaker, Heidi Colwell, and Brittany Williams leading the team, the Foxes could pull a rabbit out of the hat for a fifth consecutive outdoor championship. However, long before that happens, underclassman such as Trenae Clark, and Sophia Webster will have to step up their game and contribute points. The girls will feature eight All-State indoor champions this season. As for the challenge of new competitors such as Fauquier and Liberty-Bealton, the long list of unknowns will soon reveal itself as the season unfolds. On Wednesday, at Caroline High School, the Foxes will face their first challenge of the season at the Caroline Opener. “I hope all the stars align for another great season,” Pekarek said.
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Foxes track & field standout athletes (left to right) Jonathan Graham, Brooke West, and Ashley Perkins prepare for the Caroline Opener outdoor track meet on Wednesday.
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KG Foxes boys’ soccer opens season with a bang! Leonard Banks Sports editor After scoring two goals against 4A North Conference rival and host Liberty-Bealton, Fox sophomore Sam Larsen may have set the tone for the 2014 soccer season. Chas Parker scored the final goal against Liberty, giving King George its first win of the season. Jacob Perkins was credited with an assist. As for the challenges the Foxes will face this season, they will have to overcome the loss of several nowgraduated standouts. The shoes of Matt Walseman (All-District, AllRegion, All-State) and Javan Haas (1st team All-District) will be tough to
fill. However, the team is filled with a contingent of athletes hungry to raise the bar on area soccer competition. This season’s returners include: Jacob Perkins, senior, defenseman, 2nd Team All-District); Johannes Gulick, junior, goalkeeper, Honorable Mention All-District, three-year starter; Sam Larsen, sophomore, forward, Honorable Mention All-District; Ben Peed, senior, midfielder; Michael Romero, senior, defenseman; Bryson Howard, senior, forward, defenseman; Jacob Williams, senior, midfielder; Jonah Bryant, junior, midfielder; Nathan Kendrick, junior, midfielder; John Lilly, junior, midfielder; Christian Francis; sophomore, defensiveman.
Newcomers to the team include: Chase Manard, senior, forward; Aaron Goode, senior, goal keeper; Andrew Arvizu, junior, midfielder; Kyle Kraisser, junior, midfielder; James Sites, junior, defenseman, midfielder; Chas Parker, freshman, forward, midfielder; Billy Stevenson, freshman, defenseman. As for the field of competition that await King George, Chancellor and Courtland will continue to present their yearly challenges. “Our team will need the veteran players to make big leaps in their development and get solid contributions from our newcomers to compete for a title,” Foxes head coach Jeff Butler said.
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Kids flock to Karen Friedman Memorial Baseball Camp Leonard Banks Sports editor
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Fox alumni Joey Friedman at Karen Friedman Memorial Baseball Camp.
America’s favorite pastime will forever be a legacy for the Friedman family. King George High School alumni Joey Friedman’s mother Karen passed away from breast cancer, when Joey was four years old. However, he will always carry the memory of her in his heart every time he laces up his cleats or sets foot on the baseball diamond. On Sunday, March 23, amid moderately cold temperatures, at Massaponax High School, Friedman along with numerous area players, and coaches, including Colonial Beach High School varsity baseball head coach, Brent Steffey gathered to take part in the first ever Karen Friedman Memorial Baseball Camp.
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Coach Michael Clark looks for his Washington & Lee varsity baseball team to be improved after the Eagles posted just one Northern Neck District win last season. W&L will be young, but should be stronger defensively when the 2014 season, which has been delayed by weather, gets into full swing. “Our team is very young this year but very talented. We lost our two top pitchers from last year and will look to pitch by committee this season,” said Clark. “Danny Mundy looks strong to start the season. We are hopeful that other guys that have some limited experience will be able to step up and throw some meaningful innings.” In the only game W&L has played
so far this season, Mundy, a junior who has been the Eagles top starting pitcher for the past two years, had 10 strikeouts and gave up no walks in a losing effort against West Point. Weather permitting, the Eagles will play Chancellor at home on Thursday. “Defensively we should be pretty solid this year,” said Clark. “And we should be able to compete with some of the more experienced teams as a result.” Last year the Eagles managed just five wins against 15 losses. “We have the most room for improvement on the offensive end,” Coach Clark said. “We have good team speed and have a few guys that can drive the ball through the gaps.” “Consistently attacking good pitches and making good swings
are top priorities - as we get better at this we will score more runs and put more pressure on other teams,” the W&L varsity baseball coach said. The Eagles have six starters back, including three of their top hitters. In addition to Mundy, top returning players are sophomore shortstop Cullen Bell, sophomore catcher Jarret Sumiel, sophomore second baseman Jeremy Saunders, junior outfielder Zack Bowen and senior outfielder Terrin Dickerson. The top new players for Coach Clark’s Eagles this year are expected to be sophomore designated hitter Kenny Taylor and freshman first baseman Deointre Campbell. Bell, Bowen, Taylor and Campbell will join Mundy in the pitching rotation.
King George girls’ tennis team returns for another winning season Leonard Banks Sports editor The Foxes girls’ tennis team has gotten off to a solid start thus far this season. Most recently, King George defeated Caroline 9-0, but lost a conference match to Courtland, 7-0. Last season, the Foxes upset the normal balance in the Battlefield District by finishing with an 8-8 record. Also, for the first time in many years, the Foxes earned a spot in district tournament play. King George finished fourth behind Eastern View, James Monroe and Courtland. With Eastern View graduating most of their starters, the Foxes have an opportunity to move up in the standings of the newly formed 4A
North Conference 22 this season. The Foxes will rely heavily on returners Amelia Howell (one seed) and Emily Martin (two seed), and players who have yet to compete in anything but exhibition games. The remaining seeds are Andrea Wine (three seed), Bin Duong (fourth seed) and Megan Sewell (fifth seed). Doubles seeds are as follows: Howell and Bailey (one seed); Duong and Wine (two seed); Hankins and Sewell (three seed). Optimistic about the challenges ahead, Foxes tennis girls’ head coach Josh Gillette said, “I am impressed with their abilities and the consistency they show, and the players are excited to meet the challenge of competing in our top six.” Caroline singles results included:
Katie Bailey (KG) def. Charde Washington (C), 10-1; Amelia Howell (KG) def. Tamenia Redding, 10-0; Emily Martin (KG) def. Erika Argueta, 10-0; Andrea Wine (KG) def. Sarah Beale, 10-2; Bin Duong (KG) def. Tamia Walker, 10-2; Megan Sewell (KG) def. Ashi Huggins, 100. Doubles results included: Bailey and Howell (KG) def. Washington and Redding, 10-0; Wine and Duong (KG) def. Walker and Crawford, 103; Sewell and Hankins def. Sarah Beale and Sierra Ciarleglio, 10-2. On Friday, Courtland defeated the Foxes 7-0. The Foxes are now 1-1. On Wednesday, the Foxes will host and play Liberty-Bealton for the first time ever. Match play begins at 4 p.m.
The camp focused on instructional baseball skills that included exercise, hitting, base running, pitching and fielding. During both sessions of the camp, players participated in a game of two-ball baseball. Half of the proceeds from registrations fees will be donated to the Karen Friedman Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will be available to a KGHS senior who aspires to a career in medicine or education. This year the camp raised $3,500. “I’ve always wanted to do something in her memory,” Friedman said. “I may not be smart enough to be a doctor, but the one thing I am good at is coaching, and playing baseball.” Passionate about baseball since he was knee high to a baseball bat, Friedman’s career has come full circle. During his senior year, the Fox
“I’ve always wanted to do something in her memory. I may not be smart enough to be a doctor, but the one thing I am good at is coaching, and playing baseball.” —Joey Friedman
alumnus was voted Battlefield Player of the Year. He later played collegiate baseball for Old Dominion, Florida Community College, and California State University, where he finished with a batting average of .333. After college, his passion for a career in professional baseball manifested into a brief career in independent league baseball with the Southern
Maryland Blue Crabs, White Sands Pupfish, and Roswell Invaders. His professional baseball career ended with two All-Star honors, and a lifetime batting average of .310. At his catching position, in his final season with the Pupfish, he led the league in caught base stealing percentage. Along with a stellar baseball career, Friedman has six years of coaching experience.
Local spring sports news Staff Reports Lady Foxes softball off to another solid start On Friday, in front of a host of King George fans, at King George High School, the Foxes softball team opened the season with a 5-2 win over 4A Conference 22 rival LibertyBealton. Ashleigh Nalls dominated Liberty on the mound with eight strikeouts, while going 2-4 at the plate. Nalls’ offensive appearance also included one homerun, two RBIs and one run. Alexis Sheehan produced a double, two runs and one RBI, while finishing the day with a 3-4 plate appearance for the Foxes. Sheehan’s teammate, Ashley Cooper added a 3-3 offensive performance that included going 3-3 at the plate, a double, and a run. As for Monday’s double-header featuring Rappahannock, the Foxes were defeated in the first game 3-0, but bounced back in the second
game to win, 9-8. On Friday, the Foxes will travel to Courtland; game time is 4:30 p.m. Fox alumni Dombrowskas excels at Patrick Henry After a 5-3 loss to Lenoir Community College, Fox alumni and Patrick Henry Community College sophomore Dylan Dombrowskas led his baseball team to a 12-3 victory after going 3-4 at the plate. Dombrowskas’ offensive assault also included two RBIs. Fellow Patriots Nic Keister tripled and scored a run, while Will Hylton added a run and RBI. The Patriots had a total of 14 hits. During another game featuring Lenoir, Dombrowskas also produced two hits that helped the Patriots to a 9-5 win. fredericksburg Bears fall to Maryland Phoenix The Fredericksburg Bears minor league football team suffered its first loss of the season, during a 12-7
game against Maryland Phoenix. Costly turnovers (5) in the red zone contributed to the loss. On Saturday, March 29, the Bears will travel to play the Germantown Gladiators. Drifter coaches coach Conference all-stars On Saturday, March 29, at Lancaster High School, Drifters basketball coaches Jonathan Parker and Keith Dickerson coached the first annual 1A East Conference All-Star game. While Parker coached the boys’ team, Dickerson was chosen to coach the girls’ team. Dickerson was also chosen Conference Coach of the Year. Seniors Keane Foster, and Monte Gould represented the Drifter boys’ basketball team, while Kora Herrod, and Billie Gould represented the girls’ squad. Dickerson’s team won there portion of the all-star series by 34 points. Northumberland’s Justice Gordon was chosen as the game’s most valuable player.
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King George Foxes 2014 boys tennis season underway Leonard Banks Sports editor The Foxes boys’ tennis team (1-1) entered the 2014 spring sports season with a 6-3 win over Caroline. Although their 6-3 loss to conference rival Courtland (2-0) presented a temporary setback, they are equipped with experienced players who have the skills to take the program in a positive direction. Number one seed, and baseball standout turned tennis standout, Zach Kagley, is 2-0 thus far in singles matches. Third seeded Devin Drake has also gotten off to a big start with a 2-0 record this season. Kagley and second seeded Zach O’Campo will have the distinction of leading the Foxes in doubles matches this season. Currently, they have a record of 1-1. Other team seeding includes: Anthony Woods (4th) and Logan Kraisser (5th). The sixth seed will be deter-
mined on a week-by-week competitive basis. As for the younger Foxes, Fox head coach Martin Wolowicz is optimistic that they will soon travel along the same paths as their senior classmates. “The eighth graders are coming of age, and will be ready to play this year,” Wolowicz said. “Anthony Wood and Logan Kraisser moved into important roles after learning the game as eighth graders last year. We will look for a lot of improvement from them to hold the team together and move forward.” Other Foxes that continue to show improvement include: Kalib Douglas Shea, Seth Post, Nick Skovron, and Chase Knopp. Caroline singles results included: Zach Kagley (KG) def. Robert Whaler (C) 10-4; Josh Zelenick (C) def. Zach O’Campo (KG) 10-4; Devin Drake (KG) def. Nick Dalton (C) 10-2; Anthony Wood (KG) def. Malik Carey (C) 10-7; Logan Kraisser
(KG) def. Alister Pollard (C) 10-6; Anthony Adams (C) def. Kaleb Sabo (KG) 10-2. Caroline doubles results included: Kagley and O’Campo (KG) def. Whaler and Zelenick (C); Drake and Wood (KG) def. Dalton and Carey (C) 10-5; Pollard and Adams (C) def. Kraisser and Sabo (KG) 6-3. Courtland singles results included: Zach Kagley (KG) def. Marcus Mitra (CT) 10-6; Miquel Mitra (CT) def. Zach O’Campo (KG) 10-0; Devin Drake (KG) def. Hunter Davis (CT) 10-5; Cole Coghill (CT) def. Anthony Wood 10-5; Zach Knerr (CT) def. Logan Kraisser (KG) 10-5; Lyle Kindig (CT) def. Doug Shea (KG) 10-0. Courtland doubles results included: Mitra and Mitra (CT) def. Kagley and O’Campo (KG) 10-5; Drake and Wood (KG) def. Davis and Coghill (CT) 10-7; Kindig and Patrick Lucas (CT) def. Kraisser and Shea (KG) 10-4.
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Playing Washington D.C.-style politics in Richmond Politics in Richmond, the back and forth between the House, the Senate and the Governor, rarely, in fact almost never, involve words like impasse or deadlock. And references to shutdowns, well, that’s something that happens in dysfunctional Wa s h i n g t o n David S. Kerr D.C. politics, not in Richmond. Or, at least, that’s the way it used to be. Now, thanks to the debate over whether or not to accept federal support to expand Medicaid, the politics of Washington are getting decidedly closer to our beloved state capitol. By now, at a point well past the end of the 2014 legislative session, the General Assembly should have long since passed its two-year budget. Oh, understandably, they might still be working out some of the kinks here and there, but the business of debat-
ing and passing a budget should be done with. But, it’s not. Rather, the lines have been drawn, both sides seem dug in, and at the moment, any compromise solution seems a long ways off. On one side, there is the Governor and the Democratic-controlled state senate. Both support accepting federal money and expanding Medicaid. The House, however, with an overwhelming GOP majority, opposes this. And that’s what it all comes down to. Unfortunately, the Governor and the Democrats are in the most difficult political position. The House Republican leadership contends that their alternative, which involves deferring a decision on Medicaid until a later special session and passing a budget now, is the best way to go in the interests of the people of Virginia. However, the Democrats understand politics too, and they know all too well that if they pass a budget now and leave a decision on Medicaid until later, the pro-Medicaid forces will lose much of their leverage. Playing shutdown chicken in Vir-
Letters to the Editor To the Editor: At their meeting on March 18, the members of the King George Board of Supervisors postponed a decision on a request by Walnut Hill LLC to rezone 6.7482 acres of Tax Map 9, Parcel 34 from Rural Agricultural Zoning Dist. (A-2) to General Trade Zoning Dist. (C-2) (Case Number 13-05-202). This property is adjacent to the Bayberry Estates subdivision where my family has lived since 1985. The Board of Supervisors postponed their decision despite the fact that (1) every person who spoke during the public hearing on the issue, except Walnut Hill’s operating manager, opposed the request, and (2) the members of the King George County Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors deny the request. The Planning Commission’s recommendation to deny the request was unanimous. Not a single one of the 10 commission members concluded that the request should be approved. The members of this commission were not elected by the citizens of King George County, they were appointed by the Board of Supervisors. They are the Board’s technical advisors in the areas of planning and development. I don’t know the details of the Board’s relationship with the Planning Commission, but I trust that before the Board decides to ignore their recommendation and approve this request, they will ask for and consider additional input from the commission members. Finally, it appears that this issue is a matter of property rights to some Board members. Several of them have mentioned that a property owner should be allowed to do as he wishes with his property. But this is not a “by right” use of property within current zoning. It is a request to change the law, and no one has an automatic right to do that. Such a change should only be made when there is a clear benefit to the people of that locality, one that outweighs any disadvantages to them. H. Benjamin Ashton, II King George To the Editor: Some states have expanded Medicaid as the current Federal administration wants, but Virginia is resisting Did you know: According to NOAA the latest recorded snow fall in this area is May 10, 1906, and April 28, 1898. It was just a trace, but it did snow!
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this move. This has led to the charge that tax dollars going from Virginia to Washington will be used to help those other states. This is confused logic. The Federal government does not have a “lock box” set aside for the collection and disbursement of Medicaid Expansion. In fact nothing is being done at the Federal level for this Expansion except to increase the debt ceiling. Expanded Medicaid costs, like much of the Federal expenses, will be handled through borrowing and printing money. How bad will those expanded costs be? No one knows for sure but government programs always far surpass their tantalizing projections. A study found that Arizona’s 2002 Medicaid expansion resulted in costs quadruple the projections. You know the drill. We can also expect that the Federal government will renege on its promise to absorb 90% of expansion cost. These higher mandated expenses will steal budget dollars from other vital programs in Virginia, such as public education. Hospitals and their workers are important assets in our communities; however, in this argument they are simply a special interest group. They mistakenly backed Obamacare and now are doubling down with lobby efforts for Medicaid Expansion. High costs and poor healthcare for you and a jobs bill for them. If you are really worried about the state’s financial condition you will insist that our country stop running up debt. And if you are really worried about healthcare for those in need, you will insist that Medicaid be improved not expanded! Studies indicate that, after going on Medicaid, people are no healthier than before. Don’t take orders from either Washington or from a special interest group. Pass a Virginia budget now, and then work on improving healthcare. Rodger Meredith Callao To the Editor: I’m writing today in hopes of stopping yet another blow to small town America and about a Quality of Life issue that will affect the residents of one of King George County’s oldest housing subdivisions with approximately 200 homes; Bayberry, where the first resident bought a
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ginia is a dangerous game. People don’t like it. First of all, while the Democrats feel strongly that they have the moral edge in this argument, it’s not clear that the voters are paying that much attention. The voters, if they’re watching the news at all, are more interested in the disappearance of the Malaysian Air 370 or in Russia’s latest land grab, or, if it’s going to snow one more time. They just aren’t tracking the ins and outs of Medicaid financing in Richmond. That’s why, if it comes to a shutdown, the Democrats could well be in the worst position. The GOP can deliberately argue that they’ll consider Medicaid, but that their first priority is passing the budget. That’s a great sound bite. With so many localities and school systems depending on state money, this argument may resonate far better than the ones in favor of holding up the budget in order to enact expansion of the state’s Medicaid program. Also, the GOP, if it comes to a shutdown, will be in a far better position to blame the Democrats. This might be a heavy burden in the 2014 mid-
term Congressional elections, which will be hard fought in Virginia, and later in the 2015 general assembly elections. The Governor and his cabinet have roamed the state trying to rally support for expanding Medicaid. They make some good arguments. More people are aware of the issue, but when it comes to convincing the Republican members of the House of Delegates, it doesn’t seem like they have made any headway at all. They just haven’t been able to muster the kind of political pressure needed to change enough Republican votes in the House of Delegates. Just like in football, their effort to run with the ball downfield just didn’t work. And that’s where we are right now; we’re stuck. That’s why, as much as I support Medicaid expansion, and have argued strongly for it, maybe it’s time for the Democrats, and I apologize for one more football analogy, to look for an end-game that lets them save face. —Reach David Kerr at kerr@journalpress.com
home 50 years ago. Bayberry is the ONLY subdivision which is in close proximity to Route 301 and where the residents bought their homes for the rural flair. Rt. 301 is the major North/South artery through the county and has been designed the primary “Development Area” for the county by the county government. The Board of Supervisors (BOS) established in their “Comprehensive Plan 2013” (http://www.king-george. va.us), which outlines the County’s economic development plans, that Rt. 301 is the stretch in the county where economic development WILL take place. We do have the Dahlgren Navy base over here you know! Encouraged by this development plan, Walnut Hill LLC, as presented by James Jarrell, the operating manager, wants to re-zone an Agriculture - 2 (A-2) property of 6 acres to C2, as it is adjacent to a sliver of property that is already zoned Commercial 2 (C2) property to create a larger 6+ acres C2 property. This request was put to the BOS with NO site or development plan for the property, which, according to the Comprehensive plan, is a stipulation of re-zoning. Nor does the company have ties with the community. While there are strict restrictions placed on what the land can be used for in its current state of zoning; a C-2 property is basically a no holds bar with respect to what types of businesses that can be built, anything from an office building, biker bar, massage parlor, or anything in between. None of these are desirable next-door neighbors to a sub development that backs directly up to these potential businesses. Additionally, there are issues of environment, traffic, crime, and use of infrastructure that all need to be taken into consideration. All of which could exacerbate already existing issues in this area of the county. The county’s Planning Commission first heard Mr. Jarrell’s request back in the December/January timeframe and after much discussion and public comments, which were primarily residents voicing their concerns over the issue, they decided to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the property NOT be rezoned. But, since the Planning Commission is an advisory board to the Board of Supervisors (BOS), there was no requirement to take their recommendation, and Mr. Jarrell is free to address the BOS directly with his request. At the last BOS meeting heard
in the Revercomb building in the county center of King George proper last Tuesday, March 18th, 24 residents came out to voice their opposition to the re-zoning (http://news.fredericksburg.com/ kinggeorge/2014/03/19/bayberryestates-residents-speak-out-againstrezoning ). The comments on this topic lasted approximately an hour, with the BOS showing weariness of the topic well before the hour was complete. After all the residents pleaded their case, some of the members of the BOS gave standard rebuttals to residents by snapping back comments like “There’s no crime in making money”; “Look at the Comprehensive Plan, up and down 301 is all Red” – Mr. Howard or “I work in the Bayberry office park, so I know what the traffic is like”; “There’s no crime to develop property” – Mr. Grzeika to “He could cut down all the trees now” – Mr. Sisson. Two members, Ms. Brabo and Mr. Brooks seemed to more clearly understand the concerns of the residents by making these statements: “Since new business has been developed, crime is up 30% in the Dahlgren area according to Sheriff Dempsey” – Ms. Brabo and “The people of the community have already spoken, and the Planning Commission has already ruled,” “If the people of Dahlgren don’t want it, we don’t need to support it.” – Mr. Brooks Since the public or residents speak first, then the BOS members comment, there’s no opportunity to have a debate. So with this letter I am voicing my rebuttal to those comments: Mr. Grzeika (Chairman) – It is quite one thing to work in an area where you’re only there 6-10 hours a day, 5 days a week versus actually living in the subdivision where your quality of life is affected. Noise, heavy traffic that makes residents wait an inordinate amount of time due to the subdivision’s ONE and only ENTRANCE AND EXIT is something the residents of Bayberry live with all day, every day. The traffic from the other businesses like WALMART, Five Guys, The ABC store, Benny’s, GameStop, Verizon Wireless, the Defense Contractor buildings, Hotel traffic and the detour/spill off from/when I-95 is backed up is something that has to be dealt with by residents before and after normal working hours and on the weekends. The short deceleration lane into the sub development is also used by customers of the Shell gas
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Letters: From page 8 station/cigarette store, and the proposal by Walnut Hill would open yet another deceleration lane 200 feet South in the same vicinity. While we don’t have enough accidents or DEATHs to warrant a stop light per VDOT (way of looking out VDOT), adding this property to the mix will force even longer waits by residents and slower traffic, which likely will lead to more accidents in this area. Mr. Howard (Vice-Chairman) – I have actively reviewed the Comprehensive Plan that you referenced in your comments back to the residents, and while I agree, it’s not a crime to make money, as you say, and the Plan does in fact include “Red� up and down the West side of Rt. 301 (Comprehensive Plan Map 5 – Dahlgren denotes the commercially zoned property lies: (http://www.king-george.va.us/ component/option,com_docman/ Itemid,256/task,cat_view/gid,264/) IN the PLAN, the property in question is zoned as A-2. Additionally, all but one property “up and down 301� closest to the road is zoned C-1 (more restrictive than C-2). The other C-2 properties are at least 300-500 feet from Rt. 301. The exception is the only C-2 property that already belongs to Walnut Hill LLC and is adjacent to the property in question. According to the Comprehensive plan (all 143
pages minus the maps) there is no language that states, “shall�, “will�, “in consideration�, “must�, “maybe�, or anything else with respect to rezoning. So just because ONE developer “wants� to have his property re-zoned doesn’t make it a RIGHT. That decision should be made with the consent of the constituency and elected officials, and should not be swayed by a developer who wants to make a change to a plan that is already in place. Mr. Sisson – (Member) – While your comment is true, Walnut Hill LLC could cut down all the trees today if they so wish, I think I speak for the subdivision when I say that we would rather have a cleared lot behind our homes than an unknown business that basically has no restrictions. See my comments above from an office building, biker bar, massage parlor, or anything in between as I stated to you the other day when we incidentally met in the hallway. While you were using good interpersonal communication when you told me you appreciated my comments and your mind wasn’t made up, you also said you needed time to figure out a way to appease both sides. In this case, there is no appeasing one side. I don’t think the issue could be any clearer when the debate is about our homes and our quality of life. There is no compromise in this, we either win or we lose! As stated repeatedly in numerous comments, there is already plen-
ty of Commercial property for sale and not being actively developed, so what is the value in adding more to it to the detriment of a whole community. Funny how during your 2007 campaign, you stressed your desire to preserve the rural character of the county, but your “actions� since then contradict that. Also it is stated in the Land Use Plan section of your Comprehensive Plan on page 35: “Identify, devise and implement strategies to preserve the County’s rural characteristics.� also “Request Planning Commission input regarding the creation, or expansion of public facilities and/ or public services that Impact the execution of the County’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Use policies.� The opinion of the Planning Commission and the residents couldn’t be clearer, as a very smart man, one would believe you can come to the same conclusion as everyone else. I’m sorry, but what you are saying sounds like lip service to me. Dahlgren is a small rural community, primarily associated with the Naval Surface Warfare Center that is the leading employer in the county and in surrounding counties both in Maryland and Virginia. There is another open meeting of the Board of Supervisors on April 1st to discuss the issue again, and the residents of Bayberry will again turn out to oppose the rezoning of this property. Anyone else that agrees with us is encour-
aged to attend also. The other two supervisors, Ms. Brabo and Mr. Brooks, kept constituents in mind by stating, “Since new business has been developed, crime is up 30% in the Dahlgren area according to Sheriff Dempsey� – Ms. Brabo and Mr. Brooks stating “The people of the community have already spoken, and the Planning Commission has already ruled,� “If the people of Dahlgren don’t want it, we don’t need to support it.� Please contact your Board of Supervisor to voice your opinion on the subject: Ruby Brabo Member (Dahlgren) rubyb@co.kinggeorge.state.va.us Dale W. Sisson, Jr. Member (At Large) sisson4kg@msn.com Cedell Brooks, Jr. Member (Shiloh) cbfh98@verizon.net Joseph W. Grzeika Chairman (Madison) jgrzeika@co.kinggeorge.state. va.us James B. Howard Member (Monroe) jhoward@co.kinggeorge.state. va.us Very concerned citizen of the Dahlgren area for 17 years, per permission from My BOS representative Ruby Brabo please feel free to contact her directly if you wish. Faron Kendle King George
This stoneware jug was a recent donation to a local charity, which has inquired as to its value.  The rim has a small flake out of it, and one of the glazed slips has burst. Otherwise the condition is good. It is marked in blue with a stylized “4� and a drawn dragonfly, the latter being Henry Lane obscure. The jug is 18 inches Hull high. Stoneware continues to be quite popular on the market, and this jug is a nice example, dating from the last half of the nineteenth century. The slips on the surface are amusingly called “turkey droppings�, and come from excess glazing when fired in the kiln. Many collectors find them to be assets, resulting in such stoneware often fetching higher prices than those without the droppings. The one having burst detracts from the price, but the small flake in the rim is not as serious a flaw. The dragonfly was an often-used decoration on nineteenth-century stoneware. With this piece the dramatic “4� is more significant. The jug is not likely a Virginia piece, but rather probably from Ohio or elsewhere in the Midwest. As to the charity selling the jug, a fair retail price would be $300. One without the burst turkey dropping
and slight flake could go for $100 more. Here in Virginia, local being the name of the game, a similar attributable Shenandoah Valley or Alexandria crock could sell for twice as much. Virginia stoneware tends to command the upper end of the market, with that from other locations falling in line. The rapid rise in price over the last 50 years is quite impressive. In the 1950s, even Shenandoah Valley pieces seldom brought more than $10, and by the 1970s, good pieces still were available for under $100. Those days are history now, and all forms of stoneware are at the upper end of the antiques market. Happy Antiquing!
Classifieds HELP WANTED Maintenance/Handyman; Pine Forest Apts. Part Time. Minor plumbing, cleaning, painting and carpentry. Must be able to pass criminal check and drug test. Great job for retired person. Apply in person at 5225 Pine Forest Lane, King George,Va. 4/2b HELP WANTED - Roofing Labor w/own transp. FT weather permitting. Call (804) 450-2790. 3/26b Experienced CNC Machinist needed for precision machine shop in Montross, VA. View full job description and submit an application on mteq.com 3/26p Fox Towne Adult Day Care Center is now hiring for part time RN’s, LPN’s and Medical Technician also Volunteers are needed. Located conveniently on Rt. 3 in King George near the courthouse. To apply please call 540-775-5502. unfb
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In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $307,000.00, dated March 23, 2007, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of King George on March 28, 2007, as Instrument Number 20070328000124730, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of King George County, 9483 Kings Highway, King George, VA on April 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: LOT ‘’12’’ OF THORNHILL ESTATES UPON A PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY WILLIAM W. WEBB, JR., C.L.S., DATED MARCH 15, 1984 DULY RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA IN PLAT BOOK 11, AT PAGE 95.. Tax ID: 16-39M. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $12,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: Conv/FHLMC (Trustee # 547447) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www. atlanticlawgrp.com FEI # 1074.00129 03/26/2014, 04/02/2014
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The Colonial Beach Town Council is seeking Public Input on marketing the following townowned properties: • Eleanor Mobile Home Park • Boardwalk Properties Public comment is encouraged. Citizens are invited to provide input to the Town Council at the meeting to be held on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., Town Center, 22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443. Eleanor Mobile Home Park is a vacant, approximately two-acre parcel of land on the southern end of Colonial Beach (aka “The Pointâ€?).
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KING GEORGE COUNTY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Supervisors of the County of King George, Virginia will hold a public hearing to receive public input regarding a proposed amendment to the King George County Code, Article II, Use of Golf Carts on Highways and Streets-Section 13.5-38 “Designated Streets�, that would authorize the use of golf carts upon certain designated streets within Fairview Beach and the Potomac Landing subdivisions. The public hearing will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., in the Revercomb County Administration Building, Robert H. Combs Board Room, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia 22485. Anyone having questions regarding the above may contact the County Administrator’s office, ([540] 775-9181), Monday through Friday, during regular working hours. A copy of the full text is available for review in the office of the County Administrator, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 200, King George, VA 22485. Written comments may be submitted to the County Administrator’s office, or mailed to 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 200, King George, VA 22485. All written comments must be received no later than 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, April 1, 2014.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA 3/19/14, 3/26/14
PUBLIC NOTICE APPROVAL OF A CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FROM AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR A PROJECT FUNDED THROUGH THE VIRGINIA WATER SUPPLY REVOLVING FUND AND THE VIRGINIA WATER SUPPLY ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND Public Notice No.: WSL-035-14 First Publication Date: March 26, 2014 The Virginia Department of Health has under consideration a request for a Categorical Exclusion from an Environmental Assessment for a waterworks project proposed to be funded through the Virginia Water Supply Revolving Fund. The applicant is the Town of Colonial Beach. Project Description: The project is located in northeastern Westmoreland County, Virginia, in the Town of Colonial Beach. The project will include the installation of an above ground storage tank to replace two below ground concrete storage reservoirs, installation of 12,874 residential and commercial water meters, replacement of 6,350 linear feet of undersized and failing water mains, an emergency generator and security cameras at the Robin Grove site. Approximately 2,331 connections will benefit from the project. The applicant feels that the project meets the following exclusion categories established by the Department: 1) Water line replacement/ rehabilitation to correct exfiltration water loss problems or problems associated with inadequate water pressure. Rehabilitation of drinking water facilities such as reservoirs or storage facilities. 2) Replacement of existing equipment or structures at their present location. These activities also include reconstruction of curbs and sidewalks, street repaving, and building modifications, renovations and improvements. Documentation supporting this request includes: Categorical Exclusion requests, made by the Town of Colonial Beach, dated September 19, 2013 and FCAP Environmental Review documentation of site visit made on November 6, 2013. Prior to implementing construction, the applicant will obtain all applicable permits and approvals. On the basis of a review of the request and support documentation, the Virginia Department of Health proposes to approve the request. Persons may comment in writing to the Department on the proposed approval of the “Categorical Exclusion within 30 days from the first publication date. Comments shall include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and shall contain a complete, concise statement of the factual basis for the comments. Only those comments received within this period will be considered by the Department. Following the comment period, the Department will make its determination regarding the approval. All comments should be addressed to: Steven D. Pellei, P.E., Director, Division of Construction Assistance, Planning and Policy, Virginia Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water, 109 Governor Street, 6th Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219 3/26/14,4/2/14
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Spring is here and the fish are biting, but work lures slowly Mark Fike After last week’s report, I had to get out and wet a line. With 70 degrees on Saturday, I could not get my chores done fast enough to get to a small but private piece of water to try to rustle up some fish for supper. I took a bucket of minnows with me and then bought some nightcrawlers from Pern’s Supermarket and started my afternoon out a little frustrated; the fish were not biting fast and furious. I had to work for them. The weather was, of course, quite warm and I was in shirtsleeves, but when I dipped my hand in the water I snatched it back out. I estimate it was only in the upper 40’s or low 50- degree range; it was nowhere near the 70-degree air temperature. What
surprised me was that the fish were not even frequenting the shallows where I thought they might be, considering the shallower water should have been warmer. So, after a half hour of moving all over the place to try to lock onto a pattern to catch fish, I slowed way down and began fishing deep water and barely turned my reel handle over. It was then that the fish started hitting more frequently. Once again, I was educated on expectations and the real world. While I thought it was warmer and spring was certainly here, the fish on the water I was fishing were moving quite a bit slower than I was. I did get three nice bass, five slab crappie and a few nice bream on those minnows and nightcrawlers, as well as with some
artificial baits. The fish are after very slow- rolled spinnerbaits. If the blade is just fluttering some, then it is fast enough until we can get consistent warm weather. One of the bass and one of the crappie took a minnow but never moved the float! Another lesson I was reminded of while out for those two hours or so was that batteries may appear charged, but if you are taking them fresh off the charger, they may NOT be charged; they may be dead. I actually pulled my battery off the charger and carried it to the truck before hooking my trolling motor to it. I twisted the handle, and the prop turned furiously. That was good enough for me until I actually got to the water, and the trolling motor would not turn at all. I suppose the
two-year-old battery could not handle the cold this winter in my garage, despite me trickle charging it from time to time. Check your batteries! Apprentice /Youth Day tips Remember that April 5 is Apprentice and Youth Day for spring gobbler. Only apprentice hunters and youth may carry a gun that day. It would be a good idea to begin scouting your proposed hunting location at first light before work one day, and even scout out a spot to put up a makeshift blind. I would also encourage mentors and licensed hunters guiding their new hunters to make sure guns are patterned, and the proper clothing is secured, washed and ready to go. A pair of boots that are waterproof would be a good idea, if you can afford them. If
you are guiding a hunter that has never shot a shotgun before, take the time to explain to them to get all the way down on the stock to see the top half of the bead and NONE of the barrel as they aim. Otherwise, a high shot and a miss will result. No one wants to get up early, call in a bird and actually entice it in, and then miss. This is particularly true of a hunter who has never harvested a turkey before. It can be stressful enough as a new hunter to sit very still and see the bird coming and strutting in front of you, before you shoot without trying to remember to make the shot count and take your time to get their head down on the stock. A lot of thoughts go through a hunter’s mind as the shot approaches. Make the gun mounting and shooting safely second nature. Practice. Be sure
to be safe, and remind new hunters of all of your safety measures you have in place. Do a post-hunt chat, too, and point out what went well and what could have been done differently.
Darin Hughes’ Fishing story: “Anchorman� Saturday, March 15, 2014, I was able to enter The Big Cat Quest in Richmond, Virginia. I got down to Richmond the night before and stayed at my father’s friend’s house. We had to go out and catch bait that night so we would have fresh bait in the morning. We ran out a gill net to catch shad, waited about 15 minutes to pull the net, and did this several times until we had enough bait for our crew. We woke about 4:00 AM to be on the water at 5:30, because the tournament started at 6:00. We put the boat in about 5:30. The weather was decent, but it was a little cold outside so we were layered. I sure was thankful for my Frog Toggs! It was still dark and a little windy, but the water was flat. It took us about 15
minutes to get out to our spot after a pretty boring ride, as there was nothing to see in the dark except the power plant. Once we arrived at our spot, we all prepared our rods, baiting them with the slimy dripping shad. We heaved our baits out and waited on a bite. We did not catch anything until around 8:00 AM. At 8:00 AM, a monster hit my rod; the rod bent down as if it were going to break in two. I grabbed it and jammed it into my gut. The battle lasted about 20 minutes. When we got the fish to the boat, it did not want to come over the side, so we pulled it out with a net. It was a really huge fish as we suspected. We drove to the tent where you weigh the fish in each hour. After the scale stopped moving, I was
shocked to see it weighed over 50 pounds! I did not know it was that big of a fish. I got to sit in the winner’s circle for 20 minutes; I took first place in the hourly weigh-in! Then we got back on the boat and went out to fish some more. An hour later, Hunter hooked ANOTHER big fish. This fish was a first for my 12year-old friend. His fish weighed 38 pounds, but he was not able to win for his hourly competition; another fish won. After being a bit disappointed, we went back out. Fifteen minutes later, I hooked another fish as I grabbed the rod, and this one was even stronger. It was pulling me around, and I for sure thought it was going to be bigger than my last fish. We, once
again, pulled it out and over the boat with a net. This fish dragged the scales down to 48 pounds, winning me another first place in the hourly contest! At the end of the day, all monies were awarded. I was called up to collect my winnings, and the promoter/ announcer, Ken Freeman, had given me the nickname “Anchorman� because I had done so well in the tournament; even better than most of the adults. I won $800 for both of my first-place hourly wins, and then I won second and third in the Kids’ Tournament. When I counted my winnings, I had won $1,025. This was an awesome trip, and I look forward to fishing the tournament again next year! —Darin Hughes, Jr.
Note: Darin Hughes is a student at King George Middle School. He and his family love the outdoors, and they often go fishing. Darin is also an excellent athlete. I am sure you enjoyed his fish tale! I sure wish I could get paid like that to fish! Nice job, Darin! —Mark Fike
Ribbon Cutting 2014 Caroline County Family YMCA Ten years ago, Barney Reiley, CEO of the Rappahannock Family YMCA group, met with the Caroline County supervisors with the expectations of developing a new YMCA facility in Caroline County. Today’s ribbon cutting was the pinnacle of that first meeting. In a ceremony in the new Y’s gymnasium, over 150 guests, charter members, Y executives, county executives and special guest, Sen. Mark Warner, oohed and aahed over the facility and all that it has to offer. Mr. Reiley spoke of his determination to get the Caroline Y a reality, not just an idea. A Caroline county supervisor spoke of skepticism he had along with his fellow board members on how the Y would benefit Caroline County residents. The answer is clear. A family oriented facility that will work with the community, all the community to make better citizens, be it more healthy, more engaged in activities, a safe place for teens to “hang out,� and in-
corporate an open door policy so no one is turned away. Bingo! The Caroline County Family Y fits the bill. Activities for young and all, community partnerships with the government, schools and businesses, a helping hand to those in need and an atmosphere of fun, health and family. Sen. Warner’s remarks were a deviation of his prepared speech. On his way to Caroline, he stopped in Fredericksburg to visit with the schoolmates of a young boy who has been fighting a severe cancer, and also fighting with the pharmaceutical company to get a new medicine. Warner commented that a community can come together and fight for the rights of others, and can work together to succeed in a project. As a former YMCA Board member in DC, and a current Y member now, Sen. Warner said he knows how the Y works. It is a family of the community. Young and old, fit and unfit, just like the family we all know.
Outdoor Report Mark and Missy Fike Hunting Youth Day is April 5 this year, and apprentice hunters are eligible to hunt, too, if they have an apprentice license and are mentored by a licensed hunter. Only the youth and apprentice hunters may carry a gun on that special day. April 12-- First day of spring gobbler season- Half hour before sunrise until noon; one bearded gobbler per hunter per day. Fishing Fishing is quite good. Anadromous fish are heading upriver, and pond anglers are taking plenty of fish, as well. Rappahannock River Ken’s Tackle Shop in Spotsylvania reported white perch caught at Little Falls on bloodworms and small minnows. Hickory shad and American shad are being caught at the City Dock in Fredericksburg. So much for a cold winter and a late start to fishing! Rockfish are “catch and release� but plentiful from Fredericksburg downriver. Bloodworms were quite good for bait this week. Potomac River Winter Harbor Seafood in Oak Grove reported a big catfish from Machodoc Creek in King George this past week; it weighed 24 pounds.
Aqua Land in Southern Maryland also reported good catfish action on the river but not much else yet. Ponds The Old Cossey Pond in Fredericksburg is doing well for trout anglers. Use bright colors and fish on overcast days to get the best action. Local private ponds are giving up nice crappie on minnows and small spinnerbaits. Bass are hitting white spinnerbaits and minnows. Ruffins Pond gave up an 8-pound bass on a white chatterbait. Events April 5-- Youth and Apprentice Turkey Hunting Day- Half hour before sunrise until noon; one bearded gobbler per hunter. Firearms and Freedom Lover? If you are a freedom lover and a firearms enthusiast, don’t miss out on the Friends of the NRA’s annual fundraiser. It takes place Saturday, April 5, at 5:30 PM at the Fredericksburg Elks Lodge at 11309 Tidewater Trail in Fredericksburg. There will be raffles, auctions, and fun with a chance to win NRA guns, gear and collectibles. This is a great way to enjoy an evening with your family. Order tickets online: www.friendsofnra.org . All tickets will be held at the door; cancelled check or CC charge info is your receipt/confirmation. Questions? Contact either Ken Kirk at (775) 313-3640 or email at
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