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It’s not surprising that people who routinely follow news on the Colonial Beach School System are confused, since both Town Council and the School Board also seemed confused as to what has been approved for funding and what hasn’t.

Discussions over the last year have seen some council members waiver a bit after learning new details of the school system’s plight, while others are steadfast in their decision to fund the required elementary school’s move to the high school campus and the repairs to the existing high school building.

History A few years back, School officials notified the CB School Board of deplorable conditions in some of the older trailers on the elementary school campus. The School was forced to shut down the old two-story brick building on the elementary campus after two named storms and an earthquake hit the town within a one-month span in 2011. After an inspection of the building, it was revealed that not only had the building suffered water damage, but there were structural issues that had been present since the time it was built.

Improperly supported roof trusses had been buckling for years, and officials closed the building due to a roof collapse hazard.

In the meantime, the 20-year-old

high school building on First Street was badly in need of repairs, having not been properly maintained by previous administrations.

The School has repeatedly come to the Council with solutions and to ask for funding, but it seems each time they come close to an agreement, another disaster strikes, causing the School Board to make alternate plans.

On Jan. 5, fire raged through the old two-story condemned building, leaving the rest of the campus buildings unusable because they were now in the collapse zone of the 100-year-old burned out building. The elementary school students had to be relocated and are currently being housed in the Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Discussions on the situation have wavered and tend to go on endlessly. A look at the resolution passed by the Town Council this year and official actions taken by the School will also show the confusion, resonated within these documents.

On Feb. 12, CB Town Council responded to the School’s request for $448,565 to fund the move of the elementary school to the high school campus by passing resolution 17-14, which tasks the Town Manager to locate and identify funding in that amount.

The resolution also states, “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that See move, page 3

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Westmoreland Board of Supervisors urges end to state budget impasse

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Using a variety of off speed pitches, Colonial Beach Drifter softball pitcher Manana Morton survived a late rally from North Point High School.

The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors has unanimously passed a resolution urging Gov. Terry McAuliffe and state legislators “to reconcile their differences and pass a 2015-2016 budget.”

Republicans in the Virginia House and Democrats in the State Senate, along with McAuliffe, have been unable to agree on a budget because of their steadfast positions on whether to expand Medicaid in Virginia.

The Democrats and McAuliffe believe expansion of Medicaid coverage to the poor must be part of any spending plan. Republicans want the issue of Medicaid expansion separated from any State budget agreement.

The Board of Supervisors and other local officials around Virginia worry about the impact of a budget stalemate on local governments.

Some are concerned that no budget by the start of the next fiscal year on July 1, could lead to a State government shutdown.

“Funds from the State received by Westmoreland County comprise a large portion of revenues necessary for Westmoreland County to deliver many of the public services’ mandates by the Commonwealth,” the resolution said.

“Failure to approve a budget in a timely manner would disrupt the ability of Virginia’s businesses and public agencies to operate effectively,”

the resolution declared.

State Del. Margaret Ransone, a Republican who represents the 99th District, which includes Westmoreland and King George Counties, said she was “deeply disappointed the General Assembly has been unable to complete work on the State budget.”

“Passing the State budget is the General Assembly’s most important obligation. The budget directs funding for our schools, teachers, roads, law enforcement, colleges and universities, local governments and more,” Ransone said.

“Without a budget, it is difficult for local governments to set their spending plans for the upcoming year. Virginia’s AAA bond rating could be put in serious jeopardy,” Ransone warned.

“Unfortunately, this year, we were unable to reach an agreement on this critically important task due to one issue: Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare.”

Ransone said, “Republicans and Democrats disagree on Obamacare.

That’s not likely to change. However, we agree on funding for our schools, teachers, roads, local governments and more. We cannot and should not let our disagreements stop us from moving forward in the areas where we agree.”

— Richard Leggitt

VDOT will began work on Mattox Creek Bridge this summer The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be replacing the Mattox Creek Bridge on Route 205 (James Monroe Highway) in Westmoreland County, located between Colonial Beach and Oak Grove.

VDOT Communications Manager Kelly Hannon said in a phone interview on April 8, that work on the bridge is still slated to begin in July.

The existing bridge is structurally deficient, and consists of two 11-foot travel lanes and shoulders of varying widths, according to VDOT’s project report.

In May of 2013, VDOT lowered the posted weight limit on the Mattox Creek Bridge on Route 205 in Westmoreland County.

That decision was made based on the findings during a routine inspection.

The bridge restricts weights of 26 tons for single-axle vehicles such as cars, small trucks and SUVs, and 35 tons for larger, multi-axle vehicles.

However, the weight restriction does not apply to school buses and the majority of fire, rescue and emergency vehicles.

The May inspection revealed continued deterioration of the steel beams.

The estimated $7.3 million

replacement bridge will be considerably wider, with two 12foot travel lanes and two10-foot shoulders.

Preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition, utility relocation and construction are all factored in to reach the estimated cost of $7.3 million.

In order to minimize traffic disruptions, VDOT plans to install a traffic light to guide traffic alternating

Montross and Westmoreland County Museum kickoff Student Art Walk this weekend April 12 to May 10

The Westmoreland County Museum will be hosting a local student art walk from April 12 through May 10, to highlight the talent of students from Montross and Westmoreland County.

The Inn at Montross and several other Montross businesses will join the Museum in sponsoring the art walk, which will begin with a reception from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.

Cindy Brigman Syndergaard, chef and partner of the Inn at Montross, said the message of the event was clear: “Save the date! Support and inspire local student art.”

The artists’ reception on Saturday is open to both the students and the community and is intended to highlight the talent of local students.

Student artwork from Washington District Elementary, Cople Elementary, Montross Middle and Washington and Lee High School will be featured.

Art walk sites in Montross will be marked with a “Landscape Lane” sign and will include The Inn at Montross, Bank of Lancaster, Peoples

Community Bank, Montross Town Hall and Carrot Cottage.

“How special it is that our museum and Inn have invited our local students to enjoy a day of art activities in the ‘Village’ and Old Courthouse Square in downtown Montross,” said Carrot Cottage owner Carol Chandler.

“All the merchants are looking forward to displaying our students’ art and greeting the locals and visitors who come to join the festivities,” Chandler said. The Westmoreland County Museum originally began this student art contest in 2011.

“The student art show sponsored by the Museum always amazes me.

There are so many talented young artists in our schools. I am glad that we get a chance to showcase them,” said Susan Ripol, President of the Westmoreland County Museum.

The Westmoreland County Museum will have the artwork judged by a panel of local artists, and the winning students will receive cash prizes: $100 for first, $50 for second and $25 for third. These prizes are made possible by the generosity of the local businesses participating in the event, including Parker Farms, Eagle’s Catch Antiques and Murphy’s Seed Service.

in one lane and will construct the new bridge in phases. Motorists will observe visible construction at the project site beginning in mid-summer 2014, and construction will continue through the summer of 2016.

One lane of traffic over the bridge will be open for the vast majority of the project. Temporary traffic signals will be placed on either side of the bridge, so that traffic from both directions can take turns crossing

the bridge.

VDOT advertised replacement of the bridge on Route 205 over Mattox Creek to bidders, and bids were opened in March. The winning bidder will be announced soon.

Hannon also said in her phone interview, “Several elements of the project will require the brief, complete closure of the bridge from periods

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“The student art show sponsored by the Museum always amazes me. There are so many talented young artists in our schools.”

—Susan Ripol Some of the fun activities planned for Saturday include a hula hoop contest, corn hole toss, “Take your picture with the Easter Bunny” at the Inn at Montross and a live Student Art Creation at Bridget’s Bouquets from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Also, the Montross Library will host a sidewalk chalk art contest with Alice Reed, beginning at 11 a.m. with prizes awarded, and there will be colonial games at the Westmoreland County Museum.

Saturday’s attendees are also encouraged to participate in the “I Spy Something

Red” scavenger hunt.

Contestants will be searching the various art walk sites to locate Virginia’s state bird: small cardinals will be placed around the different locations participating in this art walk. Participants can pick up an entry form at the Museum, fill out the locations where they spotted a cardinal, and enter their ballot in a drawing at The Inn for a chance to win a FREE brunch at the Inn at Montross.

— Richard Leggitt

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Cople’s Sponsors for Success program honored Patty Long Westmoreland County Public Schools The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) recently released its 18th annual VSBA Showcases for Success directory, highlighting successful K-12 programs in Virginia’s public schools. Cople Elementary School in Hague, Virginia was one of the schools honored for their Sponsors for Success program. This year’s theme was the VSBA’s tagline, “Leadership-Advocacy-Support.”

Cople’s Sponsors for Success program is a twenty year old program that establishes a relationship between Cople Elementary students the local community in order to promote responsible behavior in the classroom. The relationship encourages students to have a more global picture of the world and how to act in it. Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Lowry said, “This is a well- deserved honor for Cople Elementary School and their students. This successful program has created many wonderful opportunities for our students and the local community and business sponsors to learn about each other.

Our students are better citizens because of this synergy.”

Patricia Wright, counselor, has been the main facilitator of the program since 1994. Throughout

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the years, businesses have returned to the sponsors program and new ones appear. This year, Mrs. Wright welcomed 23 Sponsors for Success to Cople Elementary. This year’s class includes Potomac Baptist Church; Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Montross Branch; Westmoreland County School Board Central Office; Mrs. Bailey; Bank of Lancaster; Abundant Life Christian Ministries; Zion Church of Lottsburg; Union First Market Bank; SmileMakers of Stratford Harbor; New Jerusalem Baptist Church; Andrew Chapel, U.M. W.; Stanley’s Dairy Freeze; Carmel United Methodist Church; Salem Baptist Church; BB&T; Northern Neck Electric Cooperative; People’s Community Bank; Bevans

Oyster Company; Erica Mall; Westmoreland County Optimist Club; Office of Congressman Rob Wittman; McDonald’s; and Zion Baptist Church.

Each business or church “adopts” a class and becomes that class’s mentor in sponsoring good citizenship.

Good citizens are registered for the months of November through April.

The sponsors receive a good citizen list every month, along with other pertinent information.

Businesses are encouraged to establish an active relationship with their class. They can visit the class once a month, eat lunch with the class, supply books and materials, encourage good behavior and citizenship, encourage students, and become a mentor to the class.

Westmoreland student art show Westmoreland County Public School Board members and administrative staff attended the 2014 VSBA Eastern Region Spring Network Forum at Northumberland High School.

The forum is designed to give school board members and superintendents the opportunity to meet and discuss local issues. A featured event was the Student Art Show, where the winning selections will be shown in the offices of the Secretary of Education, Department of Education, and the VSBA offices for one year.

The evening’s guest speaker was Elizabeth Creamer, State Director of Education and Workforce Development.

Westmoreland County School Board members and administrative staff attending were (l-r) Catherine Rice, Assistant Superintendent, Linda Dillard, School Board Clerk, Dr. Rebecca Lowry, Superintendent, Coralynn Wise, Dr. Daniel Wallace, and Karen Jackson.

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Washington and Lee High School in Montross, Virginia played host the VACRAO Spring College Fair.

Representatives from over 40 colleges arrived at Washington & Lee High School on Thursday, April 3, 2013 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and met with students and their parents. Sponsored by VACRAO and Washington & Lee High School, this annual fair featured colleges, universities, and technical schools.

Over 135 students and parents attended the fair which was open to all area high school students and their parents in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.

The following colleges came to the College Fair; The Apprentice School, Barton College, Campbell University, Catawaba College, Christopher Newport University, Concord University, Davis & Elkins College, East Carolina University, Emory and Henry College, Ferrum College, George Mason University, James Madison University, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Johnson & Wales University, Liberty University, Lincoln College of Technology, Longwood University, Lynchburg College, Mid-Atlantic Christian University, Old Dominion University, Pfeiffer University, Radford University, Randolph-Macon College, Rappahannock Community College, Regent University, Roanoke College, Salem College, Sweet Briar College, St. Vincent College, Stratford University, University of Mary Washington, University of Richmond, University of South Carolina Aiken, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Intermont College, Virginia Tech, Virginia Wesleyan College, Warren Wilson College, Washington College, West Liberty University, West Virginia State University, William Peace University, Wilson College, and Winthrop

OGVFD Chief’s Report According to Chief Michael Gutridge, a total of 40 emergency calls were dispatched to the Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department during the month of March. The all-volunteer department’s statistics included: 20 Emergency Medical Services life-threatening calls for assistance; 5 weather-related emergencies; 4 structure fires; 3 public service calls; 1 vehicle fire; 1 brush fire; 1 motor vehicle collision with injuries; and 5 other calls that were dispatched, but cancelled while en route to the scene.

Average statistics included 9 members responding within 8 minutes of being dispatched, for a total of 328 man-hours and an estimated $9,300 in losses for the month. While most of OGVFD’s responses are within its immediate area, the firefighters/emergency responders also provide aid to neighboring emergency service providers, and appreciate the same in return.

Support your local emergency services providers, including fire departments, rescue squads and law enforcement agencies. Most of them are volunteers, and ALL of them exist to protect life, limb and property.

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Westmoreland County Public Schools Parents who have always wanted to know more about middle school students and what makes them “tick” will have the opportunity on Thursday, April 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Montross Middle School administration and staffs are hosting “A Day in the Life - Find Out What Happens in the Middle.”

Guidance counselor, Mark Brier, will address the social, emotional, physical, and psychological needs of a middle school student. Middle school teachers will describe what classes are taught and what is expected of the students in the learning process. Montross Middle School students will participate in the evening activities with their experiences as students in the James Farmer program, the Junior Honor Society, and music classes.

Additionally, Mr. Ransome, assistant principal, will address the process of discipline. Parents will be polled on many important issues including their thoughts on bus behavior, bullying, academics, extracurricular activities and uniforms.

Parents and students are invited to participate in this important evening activity. Contact Montross Middle School at 804-493-9818 for more information.

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Awareness Day. The staff also held a fundraiser for the Autism Speaks organization. The foundation’s motto is “Light it up Blue.”

Founded in February, 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of an autistic child, their friend Bernie Marcus, donated $25 million to help financially launch the organization. The foundation has grown to be the key science and advocacy organization for autism.

As noted by Special Education teacher K-5, Dawn Bane, April is Autism Awareness month and we need to “spread the good news all across the county.”

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Move: Elementary school from page 1 the Colonial Beach Town Council further tasks the Town Manager to work with the Town Attorney to draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town and the School Board, regarding repayment of the $448,565 from any insurance proceeds that may be forthcoming upon receipt of said insurance funds.”

But then it seems the Council had a change of heart and passed an almost identical resolution 18-14 titled “Approving Loan to School Board”, but it is contingent on the signing of the MOU that would allow the Town to take the loaned money out of the following year’s School budget if the insurance company does not pay within one year.

The Council voted unanimously (with Councilman Gary Seeber absent) to pass this resolution on Feb. 17.

The Council and School Board found themselves back at a joint meeting on April 3. During that meeting, a few discussions took place that did not serve the purpose of the meeting, which Mayor Mike Ham allowed to continue.

Ham stated that the purpose of that meeting was to identify final plans and to learn what the School was going to do about the elementary school.

Ham expressed his desire for the meeting, “With both the entire School Board and Council, hopefully we can come to an understanding before we leave tonight; what you’re looking for and what we have to do to make it happen.”

The key issue that has been discussed over and over, and again at the April 3 meeting, is the Town’s responsibility to “fund” the School’s needs to move the elementary school and to repair the high school on First St., versus “loaning” the School the money.

Town Attorney Andrea Erard stated in the February meeting that she was not comfortable with the Town loaning the School money without some assurances as to how repayment would be made if the insurance company didn’t come through.

Bridge: Work scheduled from page 1 of time ranging from a few days to a week in length. These operations (such as the initial installation of temporary traffic signals, or asphalt paving of the bridge approaches) can’t be safely performed directly next to traffic. We will provide a detour route and provide the public advance notifications when these work activities are scheduled.”

Hannon said these periods of closure will be discussed at a “Pardon our Dust” meeting as well as being posted on signs on the roadway, electronic messaging, twitter, local media and bering listed on VDOT’s website at the project page. To follow VDOT on twitter, go to @ VaDOTFred.

VDOT will hold the “Pardon Our Dust” public meeting in June in the Westmoreland County area as they draw closer to the start of construction. The meeting will help the public to learn more about how the project will affect travel, and to have an opportunity to meet the construction team that will be working in the field.

To keep abreast of the latest details or changes to the project, you can access the bridge’s project page by typing “Mattox Creek Bridge” into the search box at www.virginiadot.org.

Click on the first link that appears.

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Some Town Council members want School property as collateral.

The MOU states that the School must agree to have the funds deducted from the educational budget in the next fiscal year should insurance money not come through within a year. The School Board is against that stipulation.

At the March 27 meeting, Council members not only talked about deducting the funds from the next year’s budget, but also discussed taking property from the School at the old elementary school campus.

After some heated debates, Mayor Ham summed up why the Town’s desire to force the School to repay the loan has no fiscal benefit to the town.

Ham said, “Where this whole thing started going bad on us was the initial wording in the MOU saying anything we give you, you’ve got to repay.

The Town as a whole, if we elect to continue to have a school system, it’s the Town’s responsibility to fund the School System. The School Board has no money to repay, unless we give it to them to repay. They can’t pay us with federal funds.”

Ham also stated that if the Town raises property taxes to fund the School System and repay the bond, the Town couldn’t ask the School to pay them back, since those taxes would be slated to support the School.

At the April 3 meeting, CB School Board Chairman Tim Trivett updated the Council on the School’s actions towards facilitating the elementary campus’ move.

Trivett reported that the current mod pods at the old elementary school campus are being sent back to the modular company. The School submitted a claim to the insurance company three weeks ago, but has not heard back from VaCorp, who he believes has 30 days to respond.

Requests for proposals (RFPs) will go out next week to determine the exact cost of the move.

Mayor Mike Ham asked Trivett what the School’s long-term goals were for building a permanent school and whether the School plans to keep the elementary students at the high school campus.

Trivett said the School is unable to

make long-term plans until hearing from the insurance company.

Trivett reminded council members of the meeting in September, during which the School had come back at the Council’s request to give an estimate of how much it would cost to put a permanent school at the high school site. The Town ultimately said they could not undertake funding for that at that time. Council suggested the School move the elementary school to the high school campus, utilizing mod pods for time being. “We all looked at that on a temporary basis,” Trivett added.

Trivett said at that meeting in September, both groups talked about giving up the School properties. The property on the hill where the water tower is located was offered up by the School to the Town. An idea of subdividing the property for individual building lots was also entertained.

During the March 3 joint meeting, Councilwoman Linda Brubaker pressed the School on the issue of keeping the elementary students at the Oak Gove Baptist Church for another year, if the vote that evening did not pass. School Board officials stated that was not an option they would support.

Trivett then referenced resolutions 17-14 and 18-14 passed by the Council and said he was confused on what vote would be taken since the referenced resolutions already reflected the council’s word to fund the project. Trivett said the School had begun returning the mod pods and other actions based on those resolutions.

“The most important task is to get the kids back into a facility,” Trivett said, adding that he was not objecting to putting property up as collateral; his concern was that he does not want to see property sitting in the hands of the Council for five or more years, waiting for the economy to recover.

Councilman Pete Bone said he was more in favor of selling unused School property to fund the building of a permanent school.

He also said he understood Trivett’s concerns, “I sat on the Boardwalk property for five years trying to sell it, and it still hasn’t sold.”

Trivett inquired, “Can we make it simple; the MOU? We will give

property up on the hill in return for the money.” Trivett is referring to the property that was offered back in September with the Town’s water tower and the School’s ball field on it.

Councilman Gary Seeber stated, “The purpose of this meeting is to decide how to get the kids to First St. Some of the stuff in email; the wheels just spin and spin. The Town has to get the bond issue; not the School. We then allocate them that money as it is spent. We can show that as going to the School for the 20 years it lasts.”

Seeber also stated that the School doesn’t need to get into a fight over the old school building. “Move to First Street; give us the land and let us fight it.” Seeber said that otherwise, “The property will be a headache for the rest of your life. “ After being recognized by Mayor Ham and allowed to speak, the question was asked by The Journal if anyone had checked to see if deeding the property to the Town would affect the School’s insurance claim. Seeber asked Trivett if this was an issue, and Trivett replied, “I think there are issues.”

But the subject of the issues was not discussed in detail, due to Councilwoman Linda Brubaker’s objection to the press asking questions during the work session.

Seeber recommended that the School prepare a resolution to transfer the property, “Whatever that piece is up there, do a legal description of it, to the Town of Colonial Beach by September 30.

Get that to us by Thursday. We will then put a resolution together on the agenda for Thursday to allow you (pointing to Town staff) to apply for a bond issue for $1.2 million, plus whatever the Town’s needs are.”

Seeber asked for a vote from council members; four members raised their hands. Council members Gary Seeber, Linda Brubaker, Tommy Edwards and Mike Ham all voted in favor of that idea. Council members Jim Chiarello, Wanda Goforth and Pete Bone remained still and silent.

The School Board agreed, and the joint meeting was adjourned.

—Linda Farneth

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For the first time, a lifetime achievement award was presented posthumously to Ruth Herrink for her everlasting devotion to the Town of Colonial Beach.

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Pinewood Derby results The 27th Annual Pinewood Derby for Pack 258 was held on Monday, March 24, at the Colonial Beach Baptist Church with 21 boys showing and racing their cars.

There were a variety of car styles including batmobiles, Lego creations, a big eraser, a Redskins mobile and many other designs. All of the boys were such great sports, as we had to stop our first race to get a piece of the starting gate fixed and then restart the race. After several heaps, the cars were timed and averaged for speeds, and some were down to the millisecond.

First place went to our graduating Webelos II, and racing champ for the last three years, Logan Talbot.

2nd place went to Webelos I, Hunter Norris, and 3rd place went to Wolf scout Brady Melson. Special awards went to Tiger scout Wyatt McMann for Most original, Bear scout Ben Watson for best design, and Tiger Scout Evan Steffey for best paint

design. All of the other boys received a pinewood derby pin with a driver’s card for doing their best.

Pack 255 had a sole racer, and he took 1st place for his pack. Great job, Tiger scout Michael Swan!

Home occupations are permitted in CB The Colonial Beach Planning Commission recently reviewed permitted home occupations in Colonial Beach while reviewing Article 18 of the Building and Zoning ordinance. Article 18 Supplementary Regulations is where zoning regulations go when they have no other place to call home.

Among those miscellaneous regulations, is the ordinance concerning home occupations.

There are two types of home occupation; minor and major. Both must obtain a business license; required by law and issued by the Town of Colonial Beach.

Both major and minor home occupations have relatively the same restrictions, with only one slight difference. Major home occupations allow for customer interaction without an appointment.

Minor allows customer contact by appointment only.

With a minor occupation, only family members may work in the business; with major, up to four non-

CB Chamber Annual Membership Dinner and Awards Ceremony The Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Membership Dinner and 2013 Awards Ceremony was held on April 2, at the High Tides Restaurant in Colonial Beach.

The Chamber hosts this dinner once a year in order to recognize and award the Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year and Police Officer of the Year. Also recognized are the Friends of the Chamber, a group of individuals who volunteer their personal time to help put on various Chambersponsored events throughout the year.

This year, the Business of the Year award was given to “Pottery

by Hand” in Colonial Beach, which recognizes the efforts of owner Hannah Janney, who curates the shop’s local artists’ works in her store, along with personally providing pottery instructions to underprivileged youth in the community.

The award for Business Person of the Year went to Steve Cirbee of Trinity Building Company, LLC, which has built a number of outstanding quality homes throughout Colonial Beach proper.

The Police Officer of the Year went to Edward “Eddie” Moss.

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in attendance at this year’s event.

Guests included Town Mayor Mike Ham, Vice Mayor Tommy Edwards, Council member Linda Brubaker, Council member Wanda Goforth, Council member Pete Bone, former Police Chief Seay, New Police Chief Legg and keynote speakers from Virginia Community Capital, Teri Lovelace, Vice President of Community Investments and Impact, and Wayne Waldrop, Small Business Manager.

related employees are allowed.

Both minor and major must operate without any disruption to the surrounding neighbors and must provide adequate parking to ensure that the flow of traffic is not disrupted on the street on which it is located.

Some examples of minor occupations include: artists and sculptors; authors and composers; single-chair barber/beauty shops; dress makers, seamstresses and tailors; home crafts such as ceramics or electronic repair; in-home personal services such as bookkeeping, architecture, photography, brokers and lawyers, etc.

Mail order businesses, small contractors and telephone answering services are also included in minor home occupations.

Major occupations include many of the above professions when the home is turned into a studio and receives customers. For example, if an artist paints in his or her home and sell their work elsewhere, it is considered a minor home occupation. If the artist chooses to show his or her work in the home, or has customers visit the home to view their work, it becomes an art studio and is considered a major home occupation.

The same goes for photography and other crafts, or for any profession when the home is opened to the clientele without an appointment.

Other major occupations include: custom gunsmiths and locksmiths; pet sitting or grooming on premises; seafood operations; tutoring in music or voice or similar services restricted to four persons at any one time.

Prohibited home occupations include: automobile repair, servicing and sales; funeral homes or chapels; gift or other types of shops; medical or dental clinics; and restaurants, tearooms or other eating or drinking establishments. Conditional use permits may be obtained for some businesses conducted in a residential area, however. Commercial stables, kennels or veterinary clinics are also not allowed.

Not all conditions, restrictions and requirements have been listed here. This is not a complete list, and some occupations not listed may be determined by the opinion of the Zoning Administrator. So if you have any questions or are considering beginning a home occupation, consult the CB Building and Zoning Office by calling (804) 224-7506 or visit the office located at 905 McKinney Blvd.

Linda Farneth

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Deadline nears for nonprofits to register for region’s first-ever online day of giving dahlgren umc to present Easter cantata, “Once Upon a Tree” by Pepper Choplin on Palm Sunday, April 13 at 11 a.m. and again on Maundy Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Holy Communion will be provided at the Maundy Thursday service. The choir is directed by Elizabeth Guthrie and accompanied

by Pamela Johnson. Child care is provided at both services. The church is located at 17080 Fourteenth Street in Dahlgren. mt. carmel baptist church will celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Pastor Eddie Nelson and Sis Doris Nelson at 3 p.m. A dinner will be served at 2:30 p.m. 9294 James Madison Pkwy, KG. macedonia baptist church will host their Ushers/Hospitality Day on Sunday, Apr. 13 at 3 p.m.

Dinner will be served following the morning service. 1081 Macedonia Lane, Col. Beach. st. mary’s episcopal church having a Spring Fling in the Parish Hall on Sat., April 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bake sale, white elephant sale and light lunch available for purchase.

(804) 214-9541. 203 Dennison Street, Col. Beach. colonial beach baptist church to celebrate the Easter season: April 9: Community Lenten Service & Luncheon. 12 Noon. Rev. Yunho Eo from the Colonial Beach UMC will be the preacher. The worship service will be followed by a fellowship luncheon.

April 13: Palm Sunday. Easter Cantata – 11 a.m. The Chancel Choir will present the Easter Cantata, “Jesus, Messiah” by Dennis & Nan Allen.

April 17: Maundy Thursday Service – 7:00 p.m. Around the tables in the Fellowship Hall.

April 20: EASTER SUNDAYCommunity Easter Sunrise Service –

6:30 a.m. High Tides on the Potomac (On the Boardwalk).

Contemporary Worship Service – 8:28 a.m.

Sunday School & Bible Study— 9:45 a.m.

Traditional Worship – 11 a.m. The church is located at 10 Garfield Ave. in Colonial Beach. providence umc invites you to Roast Beef sandwich with all the fixings, 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. A benefit for the church’s UMW, a home-made meal platter is just $12. Take outs available.

5417 Stratford Hall Rd., Montross. shiloh baptist church will hold its annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m. with crafts, candy, lunch, and celebrate Jesus and the meaning of Easter.

The church will perform its Easter Cantata on April 13 and April 20 at the 11 a.m. service. Sounds of Praise will perform part 1 on the 13th and finish on the 20th. Also Grace Notes & Tiny Trebles will sing on Easter Sunday. Shiloh is located at 13457 Kings Hwy, KG. Visit kgshiloh.org or call (540) 469-4646. antioch baptist church Signing Sensations of the church will be sponsoring a spiritual praise and worship dance program on Sat. April 12 at 3 p.m. and will feature praise & worship groups from the area.

The church invites you to join them in their Mid-week Revival Services leading up to their Annual Women’s Day. 2014 theme: “Throwing Fear Outdoors,” Revival services will start at 7 p.m. Wed. April 30-Fri. May 2.

The 2014 Women’s Day Service will be held May 4 at 11 a.m. We ask that all women and young ladies wear: pastel colors on Women’s Day. If you have any questions, please contact

Antioch Baptist Church: (540) 7752379; leave a voicemail. popes creek baptist church will hold a bake sale/craft sale to fundraise for their R4L Team. April 12 from 8 a.m. until...Plan B BBQ in Montross. mountain view baptist church will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. Free event with a moon bounce, The Easter Story, egg dyeing, lunch and games.

All are welcome. 6713 Passapatanzy Dr. KG. (540) 775-9468. 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. Beach. (804) 224-8447.

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-Women’s Ministry.

Musical selections by the Voices of DMV. 7748 Leedstown Rd. Col. Beach.

Second mount zion baptist church invites you to a Reunion Concert of the Heaven Bound Mass Choir of Caroline County, 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. potomac baptist church invites you to their 2014 Resurrection Celebrations: April 19 at 10 a.m. Resurrection Egg Hunt April 20 at 7 a.m. Sunrise Service

& Breakfast April 20 at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School April 20 at 11 a.m. Resurrection Cantata & Message.

All celebrations will be held, rain or shine. Casual dress, and evryone is welcome to attend.

(540) 775-3441 or onthpotomac. com for directions. trinity fellowship international church will be holding a Car Wash at the Big Lots parking lot on Route 3 in F’brg, 8 a.m.- 1p.m. Fish sandwiches & hotdogs will also be available to purchase.

At 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, the youth of the church will have its “Youth Explosion II” at the church.

Palm Sunday services will be held on April 13 at 11:30 a.m.

The church is located at 181 Kings Hwy, F’brg VA. (540) 3700148.

On another note, Minister, Lester T. Johnson of the church will be speaking on one of the last seven sayings of Jesus at the 11 a.m. service, Palm Sunday, at Healing Hands Worship Center in Petersburg, VA. love thy neighbor will host their monthly Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen on Sunday, April 13, 2-5 p.m. at KGCC. Special speakers, Arlene Jacovelli of the KG Community Care Clinic, and Helen Lehr, Pastor of Descending Dove Christian Center. All are invited to join in this community.

Psalm 55:14 We who had sweet fellowship together, walked in the house of God in the throng.

Every nonprofit organization in the region is invited to participate in The Community Give on Tues., May 6, when local residents will donate thousands of dollars—the most raised in a single day—to support issues and charities they are passionate about. Every participating area nonprofit will be eligible for $100,000 in incentive prizes from The Community Foundation and its sponsors.

“Any nonprofit in the region is eligible to participate, from PTA’s to 501 c (3) charities. There has never been such an opportunity for the whole community to support the nonprofits of their choice within a 24-hour span,” said staff nonprofit coordinator, Lisa Biever.

“Together, we will give more individual donations to area nonprofits than has ever been given in a single day. The maximum amount of every dollar raised goes directly to local nonprofit organizations and keeps our community thriving,” Biever said. “And there are bonus contests throughout the day! Random drawings and cash prizes mean that participating nonprofits can raise even more money to support their missions, in addition to the donations given online by individual donors.

Examples of the incentive prizes include: A $10,000 grand prize to the nonprofit with the highest amount of giving overall. Five “No Place Like Home” prizes award $5,000 to the nonprofit with the highest number of unique donors from Caroline, Fredericksburg, Stafford, etc. Also, $1,000 each hour will be awarded at random to participating nonprofits.

The Community Foundation does not charge donors or nonprofits to participate The company processing the online donations charges an industry standard transaction fee.

The deadline for nonprofits to sign up for The Community Give is April 11. All participating nonprofits will receive free training and tools from The Community Foundation.

Nonprofits should register as early as possible to take full advantage of training and technical support.

The Community Foundation ensures that all donors will receive an immediate thank you and a receipt for 100% of their donation.

“Whatever your passion: literacy, hunger, children and families, animal welfare education…this is your time for your gift to do the most good,” said Teri McNally, Executive Director of The Community Foundation.

The May 6th event will be held from 12:00 a.m. until midnight. All donations must be made online at www.thecommunitygive.org. Nonprofits can also register at the same website or call The Community Foundation at(540) 373-9292.

Supporting sponsors of The Community Give’s prize pool include: Nancy and Dave Honeywell – the Honeywell Charitable Fund of The Community Foundation; The Community Enrichment Fund of The Community Foundation and The Robert Cullen O’Neill Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation.

Corporate sponsors include: Union First Market Bank, The Star Radio Group and The Free Lance Star.

Send in your Church community news Contact Lori Deem at The Journal 540-709-7495 or lori@journalpress.com

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

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

Holy Redeemer Anglican Church

Food Pantry open Thursdays at 10 a.m.

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

804-493-7407

Two Rivers Baptist Church Meeting at their new church

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

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

COME VISIT US • ALL ARE WELCOME

Rev. Peyton Wiltshire

For Information call 540710-3831

Round Hill Baptist Church Worship & Service

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

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

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

Sunday School - 9 a.m.

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

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

Hanover-with-Brunswick Episcopal Parish

Where all are welcome.

Sunday Services:

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

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

For more information, visit our website at:

www.hanover-with-brunswick.com

You're invited to worship with

3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436

(804) 443-4168

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

www.cbumc.org

Macedonia Baptist Church

Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another— and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

(NIV)

Tabernacle Baptist Church

Rev. Irving Woolfolk, Jr.

Services Early Worship - 8 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

AM Worship - 11 a.m.

PM Worship - 6 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study - 7 p.m.

AWANA Teens - Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Clubbers - Fridays 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443

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

"A Church where everybody is somebody!"

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

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)

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

(Psalm 34:3)

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

Sunday- Holy Communion 11 a.m.

Meeting at Grant Church in Lerty, VA

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.

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

Corner of Lossing and Boundary, Colonial Beach

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.

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

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. (Sunday)

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

Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Nursery Provided Seeking to know the grace of God and to make it known to others.

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

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

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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Local KGHS & VT grad accepted to veterinary school in the West Indies

NNVGA offers scholarships The Northern Neck Vegetable Growers Association continues their commitment to agriculture and the region this year by offering three scholarships totaling $10,000 to deserving area youth studying agriculture.

Eligible applicants must live in one of the counties served by the Northern Neck of Virginia Farmers Market. Successful applicants must be 18-24 yrs. old and at least graduating seniors in high school.

These funds are only eligible for use for undergraduate course work and can include community college agricultural programming and technical training.

A strong emphasis will be placed on a demonstrated commitment to agriculture not only with course work but also community involvement and career goals.

For more information and an application call the Richmond County Extension Office at(804) 333-3420 or email klidding@vt.edu.

The deadline for applications is May 2, 2014 at 5 p.m.

Applications must be physically in the office, no electronic transmissions accepted.

NN Regional Governor School Packets Available Application packets for the NN Regional Governor’s School summer program for the gifted have been mailed to eligible gifted and artistically talented students in the Northern Neck. If your identified student did not receive his/her packet, please contact your local gifted coordinator.

Completed applications are due to the local gifted coordinator by the last school day in April.

Laura Coates, Director, NNRGS coateslb@wmlcps.org

KG Farmers’ Market to open 2014 season on April 26 !!

Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center Announces the Women Adorned Workshop Series The Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center is pleased to announce the third installment of our Woman Adorned Art workshops.

On May 3, 2014, local artist Anne Marie Paquette will lead an art workshop entitled the Local Paper from 12:30 to 3:30 pm.

During this workshop Paquette will teach students ages 13 and up about fashion and how to design and construct clothing using local newspapers and magazines for material.

The cost is $45/person.

Participants may register online at www.famcc.org or at The Museum Store located at 215 William Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

The Woman Adorned Art Workshops are supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.

For more information about these workshops please contact Tramia Jackson at 540-371-3037 ext. 140 or tjackson@famcc.org.

For additional programming information associated with Woman Adorned: Transcending Time, Transforming Culture, please either contact the Museum at 540-371-3037, or visit us at www.famcc.org.

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CHANGE OF DATE

The Dahlgren District Joint Town Hall meeting with Congressman Wittman at UMW Dahlgren. has been changed to Monday, April 14, from 7-9 p.m.

Calendar filling up for ACS Relay 4 Life fundraising events

pictured above are Aaron and Tiffany Lavinder honing their snorkeling skills as they prepare for a two year stint at school in the West Indies.

The Reverends David and Barbara Buchanan of King George, VA, are proud to announce the acceptance of their daughter Tiffany R. (Connor) Lavinder, to Ross University and School of Veterinary Medicine. Ross University maintains a technologically advanced campus in St. Kitts, part of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean.

Tiffany, who graduated from KG High School at 16, went on to Virginia Tech to major in Biochemistry & Animal and Poultry Science. She began her veterinary studies in January 2014, and will live in Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis, for approximately two years. Her husband, Aaron, and the couple’s cat and dog will join her this month. Aaron will be studying the behavior Sea Turtles, and completing his Master’s degree in Chemistry while on the island.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

FRI. APRIL 18: 6th Annual Golf 4 Wesley Tournament. Cameron Hill Golf Links, KG. Registration deadline 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.

Get Outside-Get Healthy series to end on Saturday Belle Isle State Park will conclude the series “Get Outside and Get Healthy” with fitness trainer Al Cire on Sat., April 12 at 2 p.m.

Cire works as a Dist. Resource Coordinator for VA State Parks and as a trainer for the lawenforcement rangers.

He believes that physical fitness is not defined as the ability to run long distances or lift great amounts of weights, but as balanced fitness of the entire body. A well-rounded effective fitness plan can be achieved without expensive gym memberships or fancy equipment.

Find out more fitness tips, including how to turn your own body into a home fitness center, by attending this free talk at the Belle Isle Visitor Center.

Call the park at 462-5030 for more information Event Scheduled?

Send details to lori@ journalpress.com or call (540) 709-7495.

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Wed. April 9

NN Food Bank to hold community Open House. 5:30-7:30 p.m. in celebration of their new warehouse location in Warsaw.

5116 Richmond Road, Warsaw. www.nnfb.org or (804) 577-0246.

Public is invited.

Join us for Paws for Reading from 4:30-5:30 p.m. This program is for children in Grades K-6 to stop by the Smoot 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 (540) 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.

Fri. April 11

CB NARFE Chapter 595 to meet at the Hunan Diner at Noon (payg). Guest speaker Dr. Robert Gates, VP Dahlgren Heritage Fdn. & Museum.

2nd Annual Lexi Ray Annual Golf Classic. 9 a.m. Shotgun. $100 per player, $400 per team. Lee’s Hill Golf Club. pventerprises1@ hotmail.com (540) 809-5943.

Sat. April 12

KG-Family Y “Healthy Kids Day” annual event. 10-a.m.-1 p.m. Public is invited to this free event.

CANCELLED: Leedstown Resolutions DAR Chapter to hold informal lunch meeting for all members, prospective members and anyone interested in learning more about the DAR.

Sun. April 13

Shirley Plantation to host Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds. For children 2-12. Bring your own basket accompanied by an adult. Cost $5 per child plus $5 grounds ticket. 1-3 p.m.

Lots of eggs and prizes. Come early and bring a picnic. 501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City, VA 23030.

(804) 829-5121or (800) 232-1613 toll-free.

Mon. April 14

Rescheduled Dahlgren Dist. Town Hall meeting with Congressman Wittman. UMW campus Dahlgren.

7-9 p.m.

Tues. April 15

Open House at The Orchard in Warsaw. 20 Delfae Drive. A Riverside Retirement Community that has put on a new face and wants to share with you their environment and services. Call (804) 313-2400 to rsvp.

Thur. April 17

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.

Northumberland Democrats to meet at 6 p.m. at the public library in Heathsville. Special guest speaker, Carolyn Jett, genealogist and historian. All are welcome to attend.

April 25 & 26

Benefit for Colonial Beach Elem.

School. “Rock the School” concert.

Raffle, live music and more. High Tides in Colonial Beach. Wear your Drifter pride and get a free raffle ticket!. Facebook page: rocktheclass.

Needed: donations to help family of house fire in Colonial Beach.

Girls clothes, boys clothes, and mom & dad need clothes too.

Call Bonnie (540)709-7078 for sizes. House was saved, but everything inside is about ruined.

Cash cards will be a big help.

The Museum at Colonial Beach to open for the 2014 season Hours are: Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m.

128 Hawthorne Street in Colonial Beach, VA Visit our “Watermans” room and view the video describing the “Oyster War”. The main gallery will feature the Native American exhibit installed last fall with the addition of several local artifacts. A program featuring local Native American tribes is in the planning stages. A new exhibit planned for early summer will feature photographs and memorabilia from the old Colonial Beach High School. Also planned is the addition of several new plants, native to the Northern Neck, in the garden area.

Dahlgren Heritage Museum to host STEM program for kids ages 8-15 on Sat. April, 15 while offering regular exhibit hours The museum will be open for regular hours on Sat., April 19 and on that day, we will offer a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program for kids ages 8 - 15. The program, “Science and Engineering Live!” will be presented by Brian Dillon, an employee at NSWC Dahlgren Division and will include lots of interactive demonstrations. We will offer 2 sessions, at Noon and 2 p.m. Each session can accommodate 20 kids. You MUST pre-register, first come, first served, at www.dahlgrenmuseum.org and on the home page, scroll down to STEM program registration. There is no cost to children of museum members. Snacks and drinks will be served.

This will be a fun and interesting afternoon for your children and we hope you’ll take advantage of such a wonderful program!

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Check in for the event is at the park picnic pavilion. Rides to the river shore are provided. Conducted in conjunction with Earth Day it is a combination of a Potomac River shore line cleanup and a Creative Art event. Participants that choose to, can use the trash they clean from the river shore to create Art Objects that are judged.

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KG Outdoor Club holds wild game potluck, makes turkey calls & ghillie suit Mark Fike The King George Outdoor Club is growing and learning more and more about the outdoors these days.

Our latest events included making venison jerky and snack sticks, a wild game potluck supper, turkey-call making, and we also started making a ghilli suit for fun and for hunting.

The venison jerky and snack stick event was definitely an eye opener for the students that attended. Hi Mountain Seasonings was gracious enough to donate a variety of seasonings to the students to make their own jerky and snack sticks. http://www.himtnjerky.com/ The kids dove right in and started seasoning slices of venison with jalapeno and Cajun seasonings. Senior CPO Spuchesi took the seasoned meat home and put it in the Bass Pro Shops dehydrator that the company gave to the club to use. This dehydrator is digital and easy to use.

Meanwhile, other students got busy with ground venison and a jerky gun and started stuffing casings after they seasoned the meat with the Snack Stick mix. Hi Mountain Seasonings are so very easy to use.

Proper measurements were taken of the weight of the meat, and then the correct proportions of seasonings were added to the meat. The process is easy but took a bit of time. The kids were able to reap the rewards of the jerky and the snack sticks the next evening at the wild game potluck supper. There were only a few pieces of jerky left by the time your columnist got to the containers!

At our wild game supper, students brought whatever they wanted to bring to share with the others in the club and their parents. We had chukar cooked by Mrs. Jenny Lang. Chukar are originally from Africa, but were brought to America and now thrive in the Rocky Mountains. They are larger than a quail but smaller than a pheasant. Many game preserves raise them and release them for hunters.

The meat is very good. It is much like a Cornish hen would taste.

The potluck supper also featured venison jalapeno summer sausage, venison summer sausage, squirrel stew, venison stew, multiple venison roasts, venison meatballs, a venison stir-fry, wild turkey stir-fry with sweet peppers, venison tacos, various side dishes and desserts. There was plenty of food, and the kids seemed to go away full, with food to spare.

Many parents came and helped out, as well as tried the various meats, sides and desserts.

A big thanks goes out to Mike Woods, Matt Limbrick (both teachers and outdoor club leaders), Senior CPO Spuchesi, who is also an outdoor club leader, the Lang family, who brought several of the meals to the potluck, including a great apple cake, Buddy Fines for donating squirrel and wild turkey to the cooks, and to the students and parents who came and participated.

Last Thursday, a half dozen students joined the outdoor club leaders and began assembling wild turkey friction calls from parts purchased from Brookside Game Calls. http:// brooksidegamecalls.com/ Joe Shoop was willing to sell your outdoor columnist a small order of call kits for the kids to learn how to make their own calls. These were slate calls. We had a discussion about how sound vibrates, what turkey can hear and how the sound travels through and around the glass sounding board in the call, and through the holes in the bottom of the call after the striker is used to stroke the slate in various ways. The students used the easy-tofollow instructions to begin gluing in the sound boards (a circular glass piece just above the bottom of the palm-sized pot). Then they were able to drop in the slate and glue it in place. Next, they glued their strikers (or pegs) together and began practicing with them.

Half of us made wood calls and the others used plastic. The wood calls still need some sanding and finishing, but the calls are now functional. The kids seemed to enjoy the activity.

Additionally, we started on a ghillie suit kit. Mr. Limbrick took on the task of leading up the ghillie suit project. We were very grateful to have The Ghillie Suit Depot donate a kit to the King George Outdoor Club to learn the art of making camo and concealment. The kits are top-quality and can be used with an old jacket or made into a poncho. See http://www. ghilliesuitdepot.com/ The kids got started making a poncho of the ghillie suit kit last week.

The materials are well-packaged, and the instructions are easy to understand.

The kit does take a while to make, but the end result will be a super way to hunt and remain hidden. I would recommend these kits to any group or individual that wants to custom make their own camo for turkey or deer hunting. I would think they would work well for paintball games, as well.

Once we complete the suit, we will post the pictures of it on our webpage.

The next big project that members of the outdoor club will undertake will be assembling and painting their own fishing lures. Fishing season is now here, and it is time to gear up.

It will be nice for the students to be able to make their own lure and then catch their first fish with their own lure. We used Lure Parts Online.

This company supported kids in our community by sending some kits to us to use. http://lurepartsonline. com/s.nl?partner=1002 The King George Outdoor Club has been actively educating students and kids in our community for over three years now. The club leaders and even the members have presented topics ranging from processing your own deer, to hunting safely, and some fishing clinics over the years. The kids really love what we are doing, and we never seem to be able to hold enough meetings to satiate them!

Rex, Summer and Ben are seasoning the jerky.

The students press out snack sticks using seasonings and a jerky gun.

Above Brookside sold us the turkey call kits that students assembled. Right: Our ghillie suit project, led by Mr. Limbrick of KGMS, is ongoing but already looks cool!

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Outdoor Report Despite last week’s rain, fishing remains quite good.

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Hickory shad and American shad are being caught at Falmouth. There were more rockfish caught this week, but they are catch and release only.

Both smallmouth and largemouth bass were being caught in numbers below Little Falls this past week and weekend. The river is likely to going be a mess by the time you are reading this report, but hopefully clear by Thursday or Friday.

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Old Cossey Pond was wide open for trout. Super Dupers and Magnum worms, Kastmaster spoons and minnows were red hot for trout.

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They continue to make track & field history! The Foxes girls’ 4x800-relay team (left to right: Kristen Horbaker, Ashley Perkins, Brittany Williams, Miranda Green) stand along side KGHS outdoor track & field head coach Rudy Pekarek (center) after setting the school record, and current best record (9:47.26) in the state, in the girls’ 4x800-meter relay.

KG Foxes girls’ set record Leonard Banks Sports editor On Saturday, at the sixth annual Woodberry Forest Invitational, in Woodberry Forest, the Foxes girls’ 4x800-meter relay team set a new King George High School record in their event.

Currently, the time of 9:47.26 is also the best time in the state of Virginia in the girls’ 4x800-meter relay event. The foursome of Miranda Green, Ashley Perkins, Brittany Williams and Kristen Hornbaker are accustomed to standing in the spotlight and setting the standard for area high school track & field.

During the latter part of the 2013 outdoor track & field season, the four upperclassmen competed in the prestigious New Balance Outdoor Championships.

Overall the Foxes girls’ finished first with 153 points. Their closest competitor was St. Catherine with 146 points. As for the boys, Woodberry Forest dominated the meet with 181 points. Although the Foxes boys’ team did travel with a full squad, they finished the meet with a solid second place finish (91.5 points).

Top King George point producer Heidi Colwell finished first in the 300-meters (49.65), third in the 100-meter hurdles (16.71), ran first leg of the first place 4x400-meter team (4:12.20), sixth in the triple jump (30’10.50”), and placed first in the pole vault (9’6”).

Other prominent Foxes girls’ finishes included: DeAsia Callanan, 100-meter dash, 1st, (13.35) long jump, 4th, 15’9.25”; Brittany Williams, 400-meters, 2nd, 1:01.38; Miranda Green, 1,600-meters, 1st, 5:24.47; Kristen Hornbaker, 3,200-meters, 5th, 12:09.29; 4x100meters, 3rd, 53.65; 4x400-meter, 1st, 4:12.20; Elizabeth Hill, high jump, 2nd, 4’10”; Caroline Williams, shot put, 3rd, 31”1”; discus, 84’11.

Maddie Amos featured a personal best in the 3,200-meters with a seventh place finish, and time of 12:56.45.

The high point in the meet for the Foxes boys’ team was the 800-meter

run. Only seconds separated the three top finishers, which happened to be from King George. Fernando DeLaRosa finished first with a time of 2:01.99.

Finishing a second behind DeLaRosa was teammate Christian Koon with a time of 2:02.03. Finishing third was Brian Greeley with a time of 2:06.33. DeLaRosa and Koon were less than a second from making state qualifying times.

Other prominent boys’ placements included: Jacolby White, 100-meter dash, 6th, 11.63; Matt Brown, 200-meter dash, 22.98; Ezugo Agulou, 400-meter dash, 2nd, 50.48; Earl Calloway, 110-meter hurdles, 4th, 16.80; 300-meter hurdles, 5th, 44.57; 4x100-meters, 3rd, 44.91; 4x400-meters, 2nd, 3:30.39; Justin Halter, high jump, 7th, 5’8”; Jonathan Graham, pole vault, 3rd, 13’6”; Kyree Garrett, triple jump, 38’3.50; Trey Stewart, discus, 7th, 108”.

Pre-conference 22 meet Fauquier has put King George on notice that outdoor track & field will be a dogfight during the post-season Conference 22 Championship.

Last Wednesday, in Fauquier, all six conference teams competed in the first annual Conference 22 PreConference Meet. In the end, both Foxes girls’ and boys’ teams came out on top.

However, Fauquier never waivered and fought the Foxes down to the last event. Cautiously optimistic, King George High School head track & field coach Rudy Pekarek is well aware of the talent pool that Fauquier has in store. “We had a lot of people step up, and it looks like King George and Fauquier will be the two top schools vying for the conference title this season,” Pekarek said.

The Foxes girls’ team won the competition with 227.33 points, while their male counterparts finished with 129.50 points. Fauquier was the Foxes closest competitor with their girls scoring 141.33 points, and their boys finishing with 110 points.

The Foxes took full advantage of the team’s depth to build up as many points as possible to win the meet. As always, Heidi Colwell led the team in points. Colwell placed second in the

“We had a lot of people step up, and it looks like King George and Fauquier will be the two top schools vying for the conference title this season.”

—Rudy Pekarek 100-meter hurdles (16.56), first in the pole vault (8’), and third in the triple jump (29’9.25”.

In the distance events, the Foxes girls were unstoppable. Miranda Green dominated the 1,600 meter run (5:31.88), and the 800-meter run (2:25.99). Kristen Hornbaker distanced her from the pack with a first place finish in the 3,200-meter run (12:03.15).

While veteran athletes such as Brittany Williams (400-meter dash, 2nd, 1:02.00) continued to hold their own, younger athletes have begun to show promise. Freshman Shamaya Abdulla placed second in the 100-meter dash (13.50) and 200-meter dash (27.59). DeAsia Callahan placed second in the long jump with a leap of 13’8.50”.

Tyra Johnson edged out teammate Caroline Williams for a second place finish in the shot put (33’5”).

However, Williams redeemed her efforts in the discus with a second place finish that resulted in a 81’10” toss.

With the exception of a second place finish in the 4x100 (52.88), the Foxes girls dominated the relay events with the following finishes: 4x400-meters, 4:22.40; 4x800meters, 10:20.79.

Davion Hutt set the tone for boys competition as he blasted the competition in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.95. Hutt later placed third in the long jump (19:2.00).

Ezugo Agulou placed second in the 400-meter run with a time of 51.67.

Fernando DeLaRosa (2:03.06) and Christian Koon (2:03.56) finished third and fourth in the 800-meter run. Jacob Watson ruled both the 1,600-meters (4:41.44), and

3,200-meters (10:04.54).

Earl Calloway placed fourth in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 16.98. Justin Halter placed second in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 43.08. With the exception of the second place finish in the 4x100-meters (44.64), the Foxes boys dominated the relays with first place finishes in the 4x400meters (3:36.80), and 4x800-meters (8:34.46).

Justin Halter placed first in the high jump with a leap of 5’10”.

Jacolby White finished fourth in the triple jump with a leap of 36’5”.

A huge surprise for King George was sophomore Eric Meek’s shot put performance. Meeks was able to place third in the event with a 40’3” effort. It has been years since a Fox athlete has been able to surpass 40’ in the shot put.

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KG Foxes rally past Eastern View Leonard Banks Sports editor Last week, the Foxes varsity baseball team dispensed with conference foe Eastern View, 5-4, in a dogfight, while Foxes routing former Battlefield rival James Monroe, 150. Currently, King George has a record Cyclones of 4-1 in the 4A North Conference 22 standings.

During the Yellow Jacket game, Matt Wright pounded out two hits, two RBIs and two runs. Wright’s teammates, Zach Johnson and Jay Buckner, also contributed to the win with solid plate performances.

Johnson added two runs and an RBI, while Buckner featured two singles.

As for the Eastern View battle, it was a dogfight from beginning to end. However, with two outs, and facing overtime, Daniel Frederickson’s RBI single over third base

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Fox senior pitcher Lane Ward, gave up only two hits, as he battled the Cyclones for six innings.

CB Drifters clip Eagles Leonard Banks Sports editor On Tuesday, in Colonial Beach, during a non-conference game, the Drifters (1-2) outlasted the North Point Eagles, 10-6.

Drifters Manana Morton held the Eagles at bay with a strong pitching command during the middle Eagles innings that resulted in four strikeouts, six hits, six walks, and six runs.

Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the first inning, the Drifters rallied to take a 5-1 lead.

After tying the game on a wild pitch

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(1-1), Emily Parks drove in the goahead run on a single up the middle.

Moments later after a double steal, Kenzie Cox singled in the fourth Drifter run. The Drifters extended their lead to 5-1 after Baker’s second wild pitch of the inning.

The Eagles bounced back in the top of the third, as they cut the Drifter lead to 5-4. North Point scored runs on an RBI single from Flannery Downs, and an RBI double that scored two runs from Baker.

In the bottom of the third inning, Colonial Beach added four additional runs. Rachael Allison started the Drifter offensive chain reaction with an RBI bunt. Kaitlyn Proffit followed with an RBI single. Struggling for control on the mound, Baker threw a

fast ball that sailed over the catcher’s head. The wild pitch would become costly as it gave the Drifters two additional runs (9-4). Later in the bottom of the fifth inning the Drifters picked up their final run on a wild pitch.

As for the Eagles, their gasp of a threat ended in the top of the seventh inning. After Jordan Taylor scored two runs on an RBI single, Baker grounded out to end the game.

Taylor was 3-4 at the plate, knocked in four RBIs for the Eagles.

On Thursday, at 5 p.m., the Drifters will travel play conference rival Washington & Lee. Results of the Tuesday home game featuring Lancaster were not available due to press deadlines.

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sealed the deal for the Foxes.

The pitcher’s war between Lane Ward and AJ Stead resulted in a game that nearly went into overtime. After a strong six -inning performance that yielded two hits, five strikeouts, four walks and four runs, Lane Ward was credited with the win. Stead gave up four runs, five hits, five strikeouts and three walks.

The Foxes struck first in the bottom of the second inning, as Trevor Lyburn reached base on a throwing error that resulted in two scored runs for King George.

Later, the Cyclones rallied to tie the game at 2-2 in the top of the fourth.

The Foxes retaliated in the bottom of the fourth to regain the lead on a Cody Bell two-out RBI triple that scored two runs.

The Cyclones later cut the Foxes’ lead to 4-3 in the top of the fifth, and tied the game at 4-4 in the top of the seventh.

With two outs, and facing possible overtime, Frederickson pounded a fastball over third base that scored Corey Henderson from first base to win it for King George.

Leonard Banks Sports editor On Saturday, in Colonial Beach (2-2), the Western Albermarle Warriors (3Warriors 0) defeated the Drifters 12-1.

With the exception of a solo homerun

by Kamron Smith, Drifters Warrior pitching ace Jack Maynard gave up four hits and zero walks, while striking out 12 Drifter batters.

Maynard never struggled with men on base, as he pitched the entire six innings. Collectively, the Warriors pounded out 12 hits over a course of six innings.

After Smith crushed a homerun over the left field fence that gave the Drifters a 1-0 lead, the Warriors responded with six runs from the

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pinning the Rhinos inside their own five-yard line. The Bears D-Phi-D The Fredericksburg Bears suffered defense would attack fiercely and more than just a loss this past force a safety that cut the Rhino lead Saturday at Virginia Beach. The to 7-2.

Later in the first half, after both Rhinos, undefeated on the season teams traded possessions the Bears and more than a would spread the offense and force four-touchdown Rhinos the Rhino defenders to cover. Bear favorite, found quarterback Darren Baker hit out that this Dennis Brown on a 48-yard passing Bears team is no strike for a touchdown, and with easy win. the ensuing point after attempt This game Bears (PAT), the Bears would take a 9-7 was a defensive lead heading into halftime. struggle for most A botched kickoff and poor of the first half, coverage saw the Rhinos take the as an untimely opening kickoff of the second half, turnover set the Rhinos up deep in Bear territory. for a 54-yard touchdown. Trailing The Rhinos would take an early 7-0 13-9, the Bears had multiple lead. The Bears would answer with opportunities, but it seemed Leonard Banks a 47-yard punt from Andrew Boczar whenever they made progress the Staff Reports

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yellow handkerchief reared its ugly head. Late in the fourth quarter, Baker would suffer a serious ankle injury and not be able to return.

Starting wide receiver Terrell Sheets left the game as well with what later would prove to be two fractured ribs and a lacerated lung.

Emergency quarterback/head coach/owner Rod Anderson would suit up for a miracle drive, but his last ditch pass attempt would fall incomplete on a clear pass interference and late hit on the quarterback.

The Bears return home wounded but not beaten as they face the Newville Muddawgs this Saturday at 7 p.m. at King George High School Stadium. There is a $7 dollar admission. Children five and under are admitted free.

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bats of the following hitters in the top of the second: Sam Hearn, John Mark Mastakas, Steven Mangrum, Henry Kreienbaum, and Dylan Weiss.

The Warriors extended their lead to 7-1 in the top of the third, as Weiss scored Eli Sumpter from third base.

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In the top of the sixth inning, with outs, on a 3-2 pitch count, Mangrum brought in two final Warrior runs.

On Tuesday, the Drifters will host conference rival Lancaster.

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KGLL Opening Day a huge hit with kids Leonard Banks Sports editor

Leonard Banks

Let’s play baseball! On Saturday, amid the pomp and circumstance associated with America’s favorite pastime, the King George Little League organization celebrated its 34th season on the grounds of Barnesfield. KGLL president Jim Roberts presided over the event as 361 players watched alongside their parents and coaches.

Roberts sent out a special thank you to the 260 plus volunteers who unselfishly donate their time.

“We couldn’t do this without our volunteers,” Roberts said. “It takes groundskeepers, scorekeepers, and anyone who wants to help children.”

The event also included an introduction of the KGLL board of directors, sponsor recognition, award for top sellers of Yankee Candles fundraising, Pitch, Hit & Run competition, and team announcements.

The Pitch, Hit & Run competition is divided among four divisions of

Fox Girls’ sports updates Staff Reports KGHS girls’ tennis update After defeating Eastern View 4-3 last Thursday at King George High School, the Foxes girls’ tennis team has improved to a record of 4-2 (2-2 conference).

Freshman Andrea Wine rallied from behind in a tie-breaker to secure the Fox 8-1 win, after decisive singles victories from teammates Katie Bailey, Amelia Howell, Emily Martin and Megan Sewell. The Foxes also shut out the Cyclones in doubles play. Monday’s Liberty-Bealton match has been postponed to a later date.

Match results include: Singles: Katie Bailey (KG) over Amber Boutchyard (EV), 10-1; Amelia Howell (KG) over Josie Kriter (EV), 10-3; Andrea Wine (KG) over Hunter Kusnak (EV), 11-10 (8-6); Emily Martin (KG)

over Justine Pace (EV), 10-7; Gabby Beville (EV) over Binh Duong (KG), 10-2; Megan Sewell (KG) over Mary Murphy (EV), 10-4.

Doubles: Bailey/Howell (KG) over Boutchyard/Kniter (EV), 101; Wine/Duong (KG) over Kusnak/ Murphy (EV), 10-4; Lucy Shippee/ Maure Bucklye (KG) over Pace/ Beville (EV), 10-4.

On April 1, the Foxes shut out Spotsylvania, 9-0; however, on March 31, Fauquier handed King George a 9-0 defeat.

On Wednesday, the Foxes girls’ tennis team will travel to Eastern View. On the following day, the Foxes girls’ will host Fauquier. Game time is 4 p.m.

Foxes softball update The Foxes softball team is hotter than ever. Last week, the Foxes secured three home wins in a row

—Jim Roberts

boys and girls. They compete for the opportunity to advance through four levels of competition, which include team championships at Major League ballparks, and the Nationals finals at the 2014 MLB All-Star Game. The program has a longstanding history of providing kids with an opportunity to compete in baseball and softball competitions free of charge.

The following team division announcements were presented: Challenger, Four Year Old Division, Tee Ball Division, Coach Pitch Baseball/ Softball Division, Minor Baseball/ Softball Division, Major Baseball/ Softball Division, Senior Baseball/ Softball Division.

The ceremonial first pitches were thrown and caught by the follow-

ing KGLL members: Challenger Division: pitcher, David Sigmond, catcher Samantha Setser; Softball Division: pitcher, Paige Baker, catcher, Deanna Nutt; Baseball Division: pitcher, Chris Lumpkin, catcher, Daniel Lewis.

KGLL sponsors include: Platinum: Dick’s Sporting Goods; Silver: 24/7 TLC Community Care Clinic, Dr. Richard Cottrell and Associates, EXIT Realty Expertise, HIPK, LLC, Howard’s Bakery & Restaurant, McDonalds, Roma Pizza; Bronze: Birchwood Power Partners, Escape with Massage, Ice Cream Nook, Mobile Automobile; Friends of Little League: B & B HVAC, Naval Support Activity South Potomac, Trinity United Methodist Church.

KG Youth Elite flag football update Staff Reports

over Caroline, Eastern View, and James Monroe.

During the Caroline victory, the Foxes executed 11 hits, and nine runs, while limiting the Cavaliers to one run.

Foxes Ashleigh Nalls went two for four, and two RBIs; Ashley Cooper went two for four, including one run scored; Alexis Sheehan went two for four with two runs scored, and one RBI; Shelby King went two for three, including one run, and one RBI. As for the 6-5 win over Eastern View in overtime, the Foxes relied on the bat of Monica Brandts. Brandt enjoyed a banner game as she went 3-4 at the plate, and three RBIs. The Foxes versus James Monroe game was a 12-0 rout executed by the Foxes. The Foxes overwhelmed the visiting Yellow Jackets with 13 hits. Fox pitcher, Gabe Tate yielded two hits.

Spring finally seems to be in the air and the King George Youth Elite Foxes just finished up their third weekend of flag football games at the Fredericksburg Field House.

The Foxes have seven teams, five outdoor and two indoor, this season.

King George’s most talented players are showing they can compete with and beat the surrounding area’s best teams. They finished the weekend with five victories and two defeats.

The KG Seminoles, high school age, avenged their opening day loss with a convincing 43-13 victory over Dem Boyz featuring players from Riverbend and Massaponax.

The Seminoles quarterbacks Jake Magill and Chris Zylonis threw touchdowns and PATs to Adam Pryor (3), Jonathan Clark, Kendall Harvey, Jaylen Brinson and James Pennington. Alonte Fauntleroy, Trevor Lyburn and Chad Richter all helped secure the victory with big catches and solid defense.

The KGYE 14U Foxes pulled off an incredible last second 30-27 victory against the Stafford Falcons to remain unbeaten. The back and forth battle included touchdown receptions by

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Cameron Schaub, Cannon Zylonis, Isaiah White and Jay Davis. The game winning touchdown was thrown by Jeremy Dougherty to Marcus Smith as time expired. The Foxes had defensive contributions from J.R. Crawford, Will Armstead and Zion White to keep the Foxes within striking distance.

The KGYE 13-14 Foxes steamrolled the 49ers 47-6 to improve their record to 3-0.

Touchdowns were scored by Josh Beaulieu, Treyvon Davis, Garrett Moore and Cameron Lewis with passes coming from Tyler Rose and Josh Beaulieu. RJ Wright had some long runs and Devin Shanklin, Malik Bass, Thomas Maxey and Tyshaun Jones all played stout defense in the victory.

The KGYE 12U Foxes were also able to avenge their opening week loss with a 7-6 victory over the favored Manassas Mutiny. With the score tied 0-0 in the second half, the Mutiny struck first to take a 6-0 lead. The Foxes answered back with a long drive ending with a Tyler Rose touchdown run and a pass from Sammy Delgrande to Cameron Shanklin for the gamewinning extra point.

The KGYE 11-12 Foxes lost a tough game against the Stafford Tigers, a competitive tackle team that was moved inside, 18-6. The Foxes offense was lead by AJ Gibson, Alex Ricciardi, Chad Price, Jawun Parker and Trent Yon. The defense was headlined by Dekker Chuska’s flag pulls and strong defense from Ben Stone, Bryan Maxey, Carson Alger and Jaiden Butler.

The KGYE 10U Foxes moved their record to 2-1 with an 8-0 victory over the Fredericksburg Bears Saturday. The Foxes offense was lead by Bryce Kuberek, Damon Duffin, Joshua Young, Mekhi FryeMcNeil, Quentin Fortune and a long touchdown run by Gianni Allen.

The KGYE 8U Foxes lost a tough game against the Stafford Stealth 12-6. The Foxes lone touchdown was scored by Mekhai White. The Foxes had long runs by Austin Rose and Matthew Sokolowski to setup a potential game winning touchdown but the final play ended on a controversial flag guarding call.

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The King George County Economic Development Authority has changed the time to convene its monthly meetings for the remainder of 2014 and January 2015. The EDA meetings will continue to be held on the second Thursday of each month for the remainder of 2014 and January 2015, and will convene at 5:00 p.m. on the following dates:

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Real Property Assessment Decrease: The total assessed value of real property, as of January 1, 2014, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, is decreased by 4.1% when compared to assessed value of real property, as of January 1, 2013.

Tax Rate Increase Necessary to Off-set Assessment Decrease: The tax rate which would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate, with the exclusions mentioned above, would be $0.56 per $100 of assessed value. This rate shall be known as the “equalized tax rate”.

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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA

In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $234,921.00, dated November 23, 2009, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of King George on December 4, 2009, as Instrument Number 20091204000069620, 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 May 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: LOT 56, SECTION TWO, MALLARD'S LANDING SUBDIVISION, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF HARRY A.V. LUNDSTROM, JR., C.E., DATED MAY, 1988, AND RECORDED IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA,IN PLAT BOOK 13, AT PAGES 124 AND 125.. Tax ID: 9F-2-56.

TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $11,000.00 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: VA (Trustee # 548211) 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 # 1074.00160 04/02/2014, 04/09/2014

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1.995 acres, more or less, on James Madison Parkway at Salem Church Road; Tax Map 38-24A 0.3022 acre, more or less, west side of James Madison Parkway, Tax Map 17-82J 0.3 acre, more or less, west side of James Madison Parkway, Tax Map 17-82B Lot 13, Sec. 10, Presidential Lakes, on Lincoln Drive, Tax Map 23A-10-13 Lot 49, Sec. 7, Presidential Lakes, on Kenmore Circle, Tax Map 23A-7-49 Lot 20, Sec. 11, Presidential Lakes, on Eisenhower Drive, Tax Map 23A-11-20 Lot 41, Sec. 5, Presidential Lakes, on Harrison Drive; Tax Map 23A-5-41 0.355 acres, more or less, Tract 4, on Shiloh Loop, Tax Map 34-30C 1 acre, more or less, on Salem Church Road; Tax Map 39-11A

TERMS OF SALE: All sales are subject to the approval of the Circuit Court. A 10% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the highest bid and will become a part of the total sales price on each property. The highest bidder shall deposit ten percent (10%) of the total sales price, by either cash or good check, which sum shall be credited toward the purchase at closing. The balance of the purchase price, in cash or certified funds, shall be deposited with the Clerk, King George Circuit Court, within fifteen (15) days of Court confirmation. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. All properties will be conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements and covenants of record, and any rights of persons in possession. Title insurance is available to purchasers at their expense, and subject to all requirements for issuance. Interested parties may go upon the unimproved real estate only for the purpose of making an inspection. Announcements made the day of sale take precedence over any prior written or verbal terms of sale.

Margaret F. Hardy, Special Commissioner Sands Anderson PC Post Office Box 907 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907 (540) 373-2504 http://www.sandsanderson.com http://www.vadelinquenttaxsale.com

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KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015

KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA

The Board of Supervisors of King George County will hold a public hearPUBLIC HEARING – Room, PROPOSED ing at the Horace A. Revercomb Administration Building Board 10459BUDGET YEAR JULY 1,April 201415, TO JUNE 30, 2015 Courthouse Drive, King George, VirginiaFISCAL at 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, 2014, on the proposed budgets as shown below. The public hearing is held pursuant The Board of Supervisors of King George County will hold a public hearing at to Section 15.2-2506 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, and in compliance Administration Building Board Room, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virg with the County’s Financial providing foras public the hearing is he April 15, 2014, onPolicies the proposed budgets showncomment below. Theon public proposed budget. citizens have the right and areand encouraged to attend 2506 ofAll the Code of Virginia, as amended, in compliance with the County’s Fin this public hearing and state views on budget. the proposed budget. public comment ontheir the proposed All citizens have the right and are enco The budget proposal is prepared and for information and fiscal hearing and state their views onpublished the proposed budget. planning purposes only. The inclusion in the budget of any items does not The budget proposal is prepared and of published forofinformation and fiscal plan constitute a commitment or obligation on the part the Board Supervisors inclusion in to theappropriate budget of anyany items does constitute of King George County funds fornot that projectaorcommitment purpose. or obligation Supervisors of King George County any and fundsrequests for that project or purp The budget has been presented on the basis to ofappropriate the estimates on the basis of theby estimates submitted to the County A submitted topresented the County Administrator officersand andrequests department heads department heads of the County and as reviewed and amended by the Board o of the County and as reviewed and amended by the Board of Supervisors. designation or allocation of any funds of King George County until there has first be 3/28/2014 There is no designation or allocation of any funds of King George County 3/28/2014 purpose by the Board of Supervisors. The budget is for informative and fiscal pla until there has been an appropriation that purpose by the Board befirst approved, adopted, or ratified for by the Board of Supervisors at thisofpublic hearing.

Supervisors. The budget is for informative and fiscal planning purposes and will not be approved, adopted, or ratified by the Board of Supervisors at this public hearing.

FY 2014-15 PROPOSED BUDGET

FY 2014-15 PROPOSED BUDGET

$3,531.00 $3,531.00 $1,162.00 $1,162.00 $3,969.00 $3,969.00 $5,855.00 $5,855.00 $1,162.00 $1,162.00 $4,166.00 $4,166.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$4,066.00 $4,066.00 $1,162.00 $1,162.00 $4,662.00 $4,662.00 $6,420.00 $6,420.00 $1,162.00 $1,162.00 $5,257.00 $5,257.00

$4,066.00 $4,066.00 $1,162.00 $1,162.00 $4,662.00 $4,662.00 $6,420.00 $6,420.00 $1,162.00 $1,162.00 $5,257.00 $5,257.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$4,661.00 $4,661.00 $1,162.00 $1,162.00 $5,257.00 $5,257.00 $6,996.00 $6,996.00 $1,162.00 $1,162.00 $5,855.00 $5,855.00

$4,661.00 $4,661.00 $1,162.00 $1,162.00 $5,257.00 $5,257.00 $6,996.00 $6,996.00 $1,162.00 $1,162.00 $5,855.00 $5,855.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$5,257.00 $5,257.00 $1,745.00 $1,745.00 $5,855.00 $5,855.00 $8,136.00 $8,136.00 $1,745.00 $1,745.00 $6,420.00 $6,420.00

$5,257.00 $5,257.00 $1,745.00 $1,745.00 $5,855.00 $5,855.00 $8,136.00 $8,136.00 $1,745.00 $1,745.00 $6,420.00 $6,420.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$6,151.00 $6,151.00 $1,745.00 $1,745.00 $6,420.00 $6,420.00 $8,732.00 $8,732.00 $1,745.00 $1,745.00 $6,996.00 $6,996.00

$6,151.00 $6,151.00 $1,745.00 $1,745.00 $6,420.00 $6,420.00 $8,732.00 $8,732.00 $1,745.00 $1,745.00 $6,996.00 $6,996.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$6,300.00 $6,300.00 $1,745.00 $1,745.00 $6,996.00 $6,996.00 $9,328.00 $9,328.00 $1,745.00 $1,745.00 $7,592.00 $7,592.00

$6,300.00 $6,300.00 $1,745.00 $1,745.00 $6,996.00 $6,996.00 $9,328.00 $9,328.00 $1,745.00 $1,745.00 $7,592.00 $7,592.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$7,590.00 $7,590.00 $2,333.00 $2,333.00 $8,136.00 $8,136.00 $10,516.00 $10,516.00 $2,333.00 $2,333.00 $8,732.00 $8,732.00

$7,590.00 $7,590.00 $2,333.00 $2,333.00 $8,136.00 $8,136.00 $10,516.00 $10,516.00 $2,333.00 $2,333.00 $8,732.00 $8,732.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$8,136.00 $8,136.00 $4,662.00 $4,662.00 $9,328.00 $9,328.00 $11,660.00 $11,660.00 $4,662.00 $4,662.00 $9,924.00 $9,924.00

$8,136.00 $8,136.00 $4,662.00 $4,662.00 $9,328.00 $9,328.00 $11,660.00 $11,660.00 $4,662.00 $4,662.00 $9,924.00 $9,924.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$9,328.00 $9,328.00 $4,662.00 $4,662.00 $10,516.00 $10,516.00 $12,850.00 $12,850.00 $4,662.00 $4,662.00 $11,111.00 $11,111.00

$9,328.00 $9,328.00 $4,662.00 $4,662.00 $10,516.00 $10,516.00 $12,850.00 $12,850.00 $4,662.00 $4,662.00 $11,111.00 $11,111.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Equivalent Residential Connections (ERC's) : Equivalent Residential Connections (ERC's) : Water $1,831.00 Water $1,831.00 Wastewater $2,749.00 Wastewater $2,749.00 Debt $3,205.00 Debt $3,205.00

$1,831.00 $1,831.00 $2,749.00 $2,749.00 $3,205.00 $3,205.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Per each additional ERC Per each additional ERC Per each additional ERC Per each additional ERC Per each additional ERC Per each additional ERC

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Per 1000 gallons Per 1000 gallons Per 1000 gallons Per 1000 gallons Rate structure change Rate structure change Rate structure change Rate structure change

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

20,991,415 5,913,600 7,159,100 193,500 295,175 2,026,224 263,500 177,100 37,019,614

Revenues from the Commonwealth Non-categorical Aid Shared Expenses Categorical Aid Total State Funds

$ $ $ $

2,281,868 1,723,817 23,488,001 27,493,686

Categorical Aid

$

3,258,096

Total Federal Funds

$

3,258,096

Transfers/Fund Balance

$

430,667

TOTAL PROPOSED REVENUES

$

68,202,063

PROPOSED EXPENDITURES

Board of Supervisors County Administrator County Attorney (Legal Srvs) Human Resources Commissioner of Revenue Reassessment Treasurer Department of Finance Information Technology Electoral Board Registrar Circuit Court Combined Courts Magistrate Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk of the Circuit Court Tech Trust Fund

$4.26 $4.26 $9.94 $9.94 $18.22 $18.22 $28.98 $28.98

*Minimum Bi-Monthly Residential Bill *Minimum Bi-Monthly Residential Bill

$118.20 $118.20

$118.20 $118.20

0% 0%

$0.00 Based on 5,000 gall $0.00 Based on 5,000 gall

** Average Bi-Monthly Residential Bill ** Average Bi-Monthly Residential Bill

$175.00 $175.00

$175.00 $175.00

0% 0%

$0.00 Based on 9,000 gall $0.00 Based on 9,000 gall

Bulk Water Sales Bulk Water Sales Vehicles over 3,000 gal capacity Vehicles over 3,000 gal capacity Vehicles up to 3,000 gal capacity Vehicles up to 3,000 gal capacity Per 1,000 gal or any part thereof Per 1,000 gal or any part thereof

$44.48 $44.48 $24.85 $24.85 $7.42 $7.42

$44.48 $44.48 $24.85 $24.85 $7.42 $7.42

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Unusual Wastewater Fee Unusual Wastewater Fee

$29.93 $29.93

$29.93 $29.93

$0.00 Per 1000 gallons $0.00 Per 1000 gallons

Septic Disposal Rate Septic Disposal Rate

$63.85 $63.85

$63.85 $63.85

$0.00 Per 1000 gallons $0.00 Per 1000 gallons

$250.00 $250.00

$250.00 $250.00

Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee

General Property Taxes Other Local Taxes Licenses, Permits, Fees Fines and Forfeitures Use of Money and Property Charges for Services Recovered Costs Miscellaneous Total Local Sources

Revenues from the Federal Government

$4.26 $4.26 $9.94 $9.94 $18.22 $18.22 $28.98 $28.98

New Utility Account Deposit New Utility Account Deposit

Telework

PROPOSED REVENUES $3,531.00 $3,531.00 $1,162.00 $1,162.00 $3,969.00 $3,969.00 $5,855.00 $5,855.00 $1,162.00 $1,162.00 $4,166.00 $4,166.00

Usage Fees Usage Fees Water consumption fee Water consumption fee Wastewater Consumption fee Wastewater Consumption fee Water Debt Service User Fee Water Debt Service User Fee Sewer Debt Service User Fee Sewer Debt Service User Fee

No hunting is permitted on the land owned by Historyland Memorial Park, King George Cemetery, LLC or Linden Land LLC. No one is allowed to cut trees on the property.

Pursuant to the terms of those certain Decrees of Sale from the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at the King George County Board Room, King George, Virginia, on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., subject to the following terms and conditions, the following-described real estate:

King George County Service Authority 4/1/2014 Proposed Rates 4/1/2014 Fiscal Year 2014/2015

6" Meters 6" Meters Water Availability Water Availability Water Connection Water Connection Water "Debt" Fee Water "Debt" Fee Wastewater Availability Wastewater Availability Wastewater Connection Wastewater Connection Wastewater "Debt" Fee Wastewater "Debt" Fee 8" Meters 8" Meters Water Availability Water Availability Water Connection Water Connection Water "Debt" Fee Water "Debt" Fee Wasterwater Availability Wasterwater Availability Wastewater Connection Wastewater Connection Wastewater "Debt" Fee Wastewater "Debt" Fee

No Trespassing in Historyland Memorial Park

10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 105, King George, VA 22485

KING GEORGE COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY PROPOSED RATES KING GEORGE COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY PROPOSED RATES FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 ADOPTED PROPOSED ADOPTED PROPOSED RATES RATES RATES RATES FY 13/14 FY 14/15 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Meter sizes up to ¾" Meter sizes up to ¾" Water Availability Water Availability Water Connection Water Connection Water Connection "Debt" Fee Water Connection "Debt" Fee Wastewater Availability Wastewater Availability Wastewater Connection Wastewater Connection Wastewater Connection "Debt" Fee Wastewater Connection "Debt" Fee 1" meters 1" meters Water Availability Water Availability Water Connection Water Connection Water "Debt" Fee Water "Debt" Fee Wastewater Availability Wastewater Availability Wastewater Connection Wastewater Connection Wastewater "Debt" Fee Wastewater "Debt" Fee 1 ¼" to 1 ½" Meters 1 ¼" to 1 ½" Meters Water Availability Water Availability Water Connection Water Connection Water "Debt" Fee Water "Debt" Fee Wastewater Availability Wastewater Availability Wastewater Connection Wastewater Connection Wastewater "Debt" Fee Wastewater "Debt" Fee 2" Meters 2" Meters Water Availability Water Availability Water Connection Water Connection Water "Debt" Fee Water "Debt" Fee Wastewater Availability Wastewater Availability Wastewater Connection Wastewater Connection Wastewater "Debt" Fee Wastewater "Debt" Fee 3" Meters 3" Meters Water Availability Water Availability Water Connection Water Connection Water "Debt" Fee Water "Debt" Fee Wastewater Availability Wastewater Availability Wastewater Connection Wastewater Connection Wastewater "Debt" Fee Wastewater "Debt" Fee 4" Meters 4" Meters Water Availability Water Availability Water Connection Water Connection Water "Debt" Fee Water "Debt" Fee Wastewater Availability Wastewater Availability Wastewater Connection Wastewater Connection Wastewater "Debt" Fee Wastewater "Debt" Fee 5" Meters 5" Meters Water Availability Water Availability Water Connection Water Connection Water "Debt" Fee Water "Debt" Fee Wastewater Availability Wastewater Availability Wastewater Connection Wastewater Connection Wastewater "Debt" Fee Wastewater "Debt" Fee

NOTICE

Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.

Per vehicle Per vehicle Per vehicle Per vehicle Per gallon Per gallon

The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the Robert H. Combs Board Room in the Revercomb Administration Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Robert H. Combs Board Room in the Revercomb Administration Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia. Those wishing to provide written comments concerning the proposed budget may do so by sending written comments Virginia. Those wishing to provide written comments concerning the proposed budget may do so by sending written comments to: to: King George County Service Authority King George County Service Authority General Manager General Manager 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 200 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 200 King George, VA 22485 King George, VA 22485

Law Library Victim & Witness Asst. Prog Commonwealth Attorney Sheriff DUI Enforcement Grant JAG Assistance Grant E-911 Department of Emergency Services KG fire & Rescue EMS grants Ambulance Fee for Service County/City Operated Institutions VJCCA/CHINS Animal Control Landfill Engineering/Public Works Litter Control Depart of General Properties (Park Oper) Health Department-outside agency Administration-DSS Public Assistance Purchase of Services Comprehensive Services Act (CSA) Dept of Parks & Recreation Citizen's Center Dept of Community Development Planning Com//Zoning Board VPI Extension Office Economic Development Non-Departmental School Operating Fund Fund 252 - Federal Grants School Cafeteria Capital Improvement Fund Debt Service Fund Recreation Activity Fund Law Enforcement Project Fund Wireless Authority Smoot Library Tourism Fund Unobligated Expenditures TOTAL PROPOSED EXPENDITURES

Any questions regarding the proposed budget may be directed to the General Manager's Office.

Any questions regarding the proposed budget may be directed to the General Manager's Office.

(540) 775-2746, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(540) 775-2746, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

BY ODER OF THE

BY ODER OF THE SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA

1 1

68,294 315,995 205,488 123,171 380,260 1,650 295,012 811,527 353,210 62,171 122,767 39,367 21,075 3,650 417,490 15,000 13,000 22,838 549,310 3,562,010 10,135 3,500 719,404 3,018,486 437,870 140,077 42,793 1,006,101 60,113 296,101 206,100 98,987 5,350 1,438,600 308,415 1,781,496 180,500 251,400 2,109,765 327,597 44,542 721,653 19,629 126,874 146,232 339,727 35,934,976 1,290,785 1,483,829 531,642 6,554,857 403,574 22,500 15,000 509,972 84,000 146,196 $

68,202,063

A copy of the proposed budget is available for review in the County Administrator’s Office, on the King George County web site, and the Smoot A copy of the proposed budget is available for review in the County Administrator’s Memorial Library.

County web site, OF and the Smoot Memorial OF Library.

BY ORDER THE BOARD SUPERVISORS

KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA

BY ORDER OF THE B KING GE

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OPINION

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VIRGINIA VIEWPOINTS

Is the GOP losing its flagship issue?

It’s not a hard prediction to make.

The Republicans, as they face this year’s midterm elections, are in a good place. The House should remain firmly in GOP hands, and the Senate, could, though it’s not a given, flip to Republican control.

It is, after all, an off-year election, and historically, the party not in the David S. Kerr White House does well. Also, President Obama, for all practical purposes, has no coattails. He can raise money, but most Democrats who will be on the ballot this fall won’t be inviting him to their districts.

However, while that’s a sound prediction, all might not be as rosy for the Republicans as many in the GOP might have thought. They have their eyes on a big win. But, not so fast; the lay of the land definitely favors the GOP, but the one issue they hope to build a groundswell around may be fading. And they don’t seem to have anything to take its place.

Everything about the GOP campaign in 2014 is focused on the

Affordable Care Act; or, Obamacare, as it’s called. Opposition to expansion of health care has been a Republican mantra for years now. They have become a one-issue party, and it’s served them well. Their big victory in 2010 was based on voter hostility to Obamacare. The issue even filtered down to state and local races. And just to make sure no one doubted the Republican Party’s position on this one, the House of Representatives voted over 40 times to repeal the act.

Obsessive compulsive, I know, but it was hard to miss their meaning.

The problem is that the issue, opposition to the Affordable Healthcare Act, may be fading. It was bound to happen. The plan has become a part of the healthcare landscape and many Americans are finding out that it’s not as bad as they were led to believe. For instance, for years and years, almost anyone could be denied healthcare coverage, even if it was a part of their employee benefits, if they had a pre-existing condition. Almost anything qualified. Now, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies can’t do that. Also, under the Act, children up to age 26 can be covered under a parent’s healthcare plan. This makes a big difference to families whose kids are perhaps still

in school, or haven’t found a job that has healthcare benefits yet. Many of these children are middle class, and oops, their parents often, or usually, vote Republican. That, perhaps, is a part of the equation the Republicans forgot about. Campaigning against either of these important changes to the healthcare system, if I were a candidate, is something I wouldn’t want to do.

But, let’s keep going. The ACA had a tough rollout. The Republicans tried every blocking maneuver imaginable. State regulators in GOP dominated states tried to make it difficult for people to sign up. And many states, where the Republicans were in charge, refused to set up the state exchanges requested by the law.

Also, almost half the states refused to expand Medicaid to cover the taxpaying, working poor, who would have had trouble getting a plan. This, even in spite of the fact that the ACA required the federal government to cover the bill.

And yet, last week, the Administration reported that seven million Americans had signed up.

Who were these people? They are young working people, students, middle-aged Americans, who worked in jobs where healthcare wasn’t available, and many were self-

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Mr. Kerr’s article on Global Warming.

Nothing here is intended to belittle Mr. Kerr, however, I do not believe that Mr. Kerr has a science background judging from his column.

I would recommend that prior to writing any other articles regarding climate, Mr. Kerr bone up on what constitutes climate, what the earth was like during the Carboniferous Period – i.e. the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and how the earth and animal life survived, what the Medieval Warming Period was, and what the Little Ice Age was.

Also, he should definitely check into the validity of Dr. Mann’s famous (infamous?) hockey stick prediction of global warming.

Where did Mr. Kerr get his information of worsening floods and storms, severe droughts (see NOAA’s many incorrect predictions), and species disappearance (see the Carboniferous Period)?

I am bothered (to say the least) that so many dire predictions are preached as “gospel” by those whose are making a fortune on the issue of global warming (a la Al Gore, et al.).

Is the climate changing? Of course it is, it always has and always will. To say that man is causing this change is the height of arrogance!

Climate is not what you or I remember what the weather was like when we were young or what our parents told us it was like when they were young – that is weather – not climate! The validity of ‘climate change’ should be questioned with an open mind.

I know that many scientists have jumped on the “climate change bandwagon” because it is lucrative to do so. FOLLOW THE MONEY. In Academia, to further your career, you must obtain grants. Our government chooses to fund climate change studies. If you PAY someone to build computer models to predict climate change, you should not be surprised that the models predict climate change!

Finally, water vapor is a much more potent “greenhouse” gas than is

I.M.H.O.

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(in my

The county of King George is losing out on the chance to “nab” visitors as they bisect the county on the major highways.

We need to maximize what King George has to offer. Not build duplicate businesses. (Except for restaurants, boy, we could use more variety and choices there!) There is a lot of history and natural beauty and great people to talk to and share with.

And still remain King George. lori@journalpress.com

carbon dioxide! We have vast oceans that continuously “pump” water vapor into the atmosphere. I have heard of nobody advocating covering the oceans with “Saran Wrap” to lessen the evaporation of water.

Learn some science before you jump on the Global Warming (oops!

Climate Change) Bandwagon.

Sincerely, Dr. Richard Lorey PhD King George To the Editor: The single greatest challenge Colonial Beach faces today is our ability to meet our future funding needs.

The answer to that question rests on our finding a solution to our bloated inventory of surplus town owned properties.

There is not a comparably sized town in Virginia with a population of, let’s say a little less than 4,000, that has somewhere between a third and a half of its geography area that is publicly held and off the tax rolls.

True, we do have some unique characteristics that other towns in Virginia do not share. Our beach and our independent school systems claim a large percentage of our public held lands.

However, old, functionally obsolete or condemned public buildings, coupled with properties that were formerly in private hands that should have transferred back to private ownership a long time ago and, a proposed third park on the point, are creating a drag on our vitality by suppressing properties values; forcing us to forgo tax revenue that these properties would generate if they were privately held; and add to our maintenance costs of carrying these properties year after year, or worst yet, due to lack of funds, not maintaining them, which contributes to the blight that plagues our town.

Over the last two years, well intentioned citizens of our fair town have come forward asking that our council “save” this building or that piece of property, and our town council, after much debate-sometimes heated, has accommodated these requests. So after all those saves, what has been

The

accomplished?

Two departments consolidated with Westmoreland County and a third that was under serious consideration, until the citizens decided that they had enough of the dismantling. Two more years of level funding for our critical departments and one lost historic icon due to deferred maintenance.

Our recent town council work session consumed four hours. The discussion mostly focused on cost containment on the debit side of the ledger, with only a passing reference towards income enhancers-a little on a real estate tax increase, increasing fees on builders or increased fees through code enforcement.

Another option is available! The real estate market is red hot. Housing values are increasing at doubledigit rates. The available homes on the market and days on the market are at pre-recession lows. New home sales are at a five-year high. Interest rates have bottomed out at 3 ½% and they are climbing.

There is a reason those condos are coming out of the ground now.

For those on our council that are willing to move beyond rhetoric, now would be a good time to place some of those properties for sale.

Charles Green Colonial Beach

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employed or small business people.

The success of the ACA in reaching its initial goals has received good press. The government finally looked competent in the way it was running the program, and many in the GOP, at least at the local level, may be wondering if it’s still something to run against. Maybe the tide has changed.

Also, remarkably, overall healthcare costs, thanks to the ACA, have started to level off. Insurance companies, though still highly profitable, can’t make the same massive returns they used to (forgive me if I don’t shed a tear for one of the GOP’s biggest donors), and they have had to scale back on their massive overhead.

Often, when the GOP gets riled up about Obamacare, they forget the failings and excesses of the system it was designed to improve.

Opposition to Obamacare was supposed to be the key to a massive Republican victory in the fall elections. The Republicans, thanks to favorable districts and administration fatigue, will probably still do well.

But, if I were them, I would start looking for a new flagship issue.

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NN has big stake in closure of the coverage gap People who stand to gain coverage through closing the health care coverage gap are in every legislative district across the state, including 4,260 in localities represented by VA Delegate Margaret Ransone, according to a report published by The Commonwealth Inst. for Fiscal Analysis, an independent fiscal and economic policy organization in Richmond.

Rappahannock General Hospital reports that it stands to lose over $618,000 in funding if the legislature fails to close the health care coverage gap.

“Residents in the localities served by every member stand to gain health care by closing the coverage gap,” says Michael Cassidy, President of The Commonwealth Institute. “VA lawmakers should provide needed health care coverage to hundreds of thousands of Virginians who live and work in the communities they represent by expanding access through Medicaid.”

The full report can be found online at www.thecommonwealthinstitute.org and includes tables of the number of people who could gain coverage through closing the coverage gap in the localities in each Senate and House district across the state.

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Ruth Herrink awarded VPA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Ruth Herrink on her 86th birthday, loved life, laughter and fighting for a good and just cause. She also loved going to the KG Farmers’ Market.

Richmond — Ruth Jones Herrink was awarded posthumously a Lifetime Achievement Award from the VPA (Virginia Press Association) Herrink died Oct. 12, 2013 at the age of 87.

For 30 years, up until her death, Herrink was the publisher of The Journal in King George. The day before she died, she worked on the next edition of The Journal Carla Rollins Gutridge, managing editor of Getaway magazine, wrote in a letter nominating Herrink for the Lifetime Achievement Award that “Ruth had a kind heart, but if something was happening that she considered unjust or just plain wrong, Ruth was always the first to jump up on her soapbox and demand justice.”

Herrink was instrumental in constructing a new office building

in King George to house an urgent care facility and medical offices.

As publisher of The Journal, she promoted Love Thy Neighbor Food Bank, the King George Farmers’ Market and other community activities.

Prior to moving to King George, Herrink was the director of the department of professional and occupational regulation for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She was appointed by former Gov. Linwood Holton and served in her role under three governors.

Virginia Press Association The Virginia Press Association has more than 220 member newspapers, magazines, universities and businesses affiliated with publishing.

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day This whale oil lamp was a recent charity bazaar purchase for $175. It is in excellent condition, except for a slight dent in the metal rim. The buyer was pleased to support the charity, and asks if she paid excessively.

As whale oil lamps go, this one is a good example. As to the dent in the rim, the key question is whether a burner can be screwed into the fitting.

If it can, the dent is immaterial, if not and the rim cannot be repaired, then a replacement would be necessary.

Henry Lane Whale oil lamps are the predecessors of kerosene Hull lamps, and as the name indicates they burned whale oil, which was refined from the blubber of whales. As the whaling industry came out of New England, most whale oil lamps did also.

The most famous maker was the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, which operated from 1825 to 1888, when it closed in a labor dispute.

Today the finest collection of their products is

in the Sandwich Glass Museum in Sandwich, Massachusetts, which is well worth a visit for travellers to New England.

The company was an offshoot of the New England Glass Company, which also produced whale oil lamps. The new company resulted from Deming Jarves breaking from his partners in the parent company, and setting up a new operation in Sandwich. The New England Glass Company operated in Cambridge, Massachusetts from 1818 to 1878. It later moved to Toledo, Ohio, and changed the name to Libbey Glass Company.

As to the price paid for this lamp, it is right on the money. Collectors keep the momentum going, and whale oil lamps remain popular items.

If this lamp is going to be electrified, I urge that it be done with a screw-in assembly, thereby avoiding any drilling of the glass. I have seen many fine examples destroyed by having been drilled.

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Mary Washington Healthcare will recognize National Healthcare Decisions Day Wednesday, April 16, by hosting free events to show people how to document their health care wishes in case they ever become unable to communicate. The public is invited to the Mary Washington Hospital atrium or the Stafford Hospital lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to receive information and get “Advance assistance with advance health care planning.

Individuals can learn about the importance planning helps of ensuring their health care wishes are known to minimize to family, friends and health care providers.

The public also can get help completing conflict within written advance directives — also known as families” health care powers of attorney and living wills — that are legally valid under Virginia law.

Mary Washington Healthcare Associates will be on hand to explain advance directives, answer questions and help individuals complete forms. Long and short versions, as well as forms in Spanish, will be available. Refreshments will be served.

Advance planning helps to minimize conflict within families, who may be faced with difficult decisions when a loved one’s wishes are unknown.

Written advance directives enable health care facilities and providers to give gravely ill patients the type and amount of care they would want.

By resolving care issues with an advance directive before a health crisis occurs, a patient’s wishes can be honored by family members and carried out by their medical providers.

Visit the www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com for more information

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The ospreys are back from their annual migration to South America

Mark Fike

The ospreys have returned to King George and Westmoreland counties after making their annual winter migration. Thousands of the black and white birds of prey have been soaring into the area since March, after wintering as far away as Brazil.

The annual migration of osprey to and from South America is actually tracked by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, which is working to help the public have a better understanding of the magnificent birds.

“Using tracking technology, we can engage students and citizens and help them understand the epic migration and life cycle of these fascinating birds,” said Don Baugh, CBF’s Vice President for Education.

“Not only can we track migration, we

can also monitor the daily activities of these birds both here and in South America.”

The return of osprey to the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay is a traditional sign of spring. This region has the most concentrated population of ospreys in the world, but they can also be found in places as far away as Siberia, the Red Sea, and Canada.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has placed tracking devices on several ospreys so it can follow their activities and their migration pattern. The tracking devices were donated by Microwave Telemetry, Inc., and were installed by professional ornithologists.

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Willis-Falkenberg’s Eye Care has a new name and office Dr. Thomas Falkenberg, one of the area’s most popular eye doctors, is in a new state of the art office at 12 Chatham Heights Road in Fredericksburg, working with the same doctors and staff who have earned the respect and admiration of patients for years.

And with the new office, which includes a laser suite for vision correction, comes a new name: WillisFalkenberg Eye Care is now SIEHT: A Falkenberg Eye & Laser Center.

“I am very pleased with how the new office looks and functions. Our goal was to create a space that is not only progressive and flows well, but one that would be welcoming and

comforting to our patients,” Dr. Falkenberg said. “I believe we have accomplished that.”

“Additionally, we’ve received a lot of great feedback on our new name and new brand. Our patients seem to like the nod to my German heritage. All in all, we are thrilled with the transition and look forward to continuing to provide the best possible care to our region,” Falkenberg said.

SIEHT: The Falkenberg Eye & Laser Center specializes in advanced laser vision correction and custom cataract surgery; utilizing leadingedge surgical technology and techniques.

SIEHT features an in-office laser

suite for LASIK surgery, unique to the area. They will continue the legacy of Willis-Falkenberg Eye Care by providing the highest level of eye care with the same highly skilled doctors and staff, dedicated to their patients’ vision needs.

Dr. Falkenberg has been practicing ophthalmology in Fredericksburg since 1996. He is a graduate of Renasselaer Polytechnic Institute, and he received his doctorate in medicine from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.

Dr. Falkenberg is board certified in ophthalmology. The Consumer Research Counsel of America elected him one of America’s Top

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Ospreys weigh only about four pounds, but they have a six-foot wingspan. They can be seen daily through the spring and summer soaring over the water in King George and Westmoreland counties, bringing delight to bird watchers and citizens alike.

Many area residents are frequently helpful with osprey habitats. Ospreys often build their nests on utility poles and channel markers. Residents have been helpful by erecting nesting platforms for the birds, who, like the eagles, have made a strong comeback since their numbers neared extinction as a result the use of DDT. —Richard Leggitt

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this effort with CBF, and hope that it will help raise awareness and public support for conservation of our national treasure,” said Dr. Lance Jordan, Operations Manager at Microwave Telemetry, Inc. Fish make up 99 percent of the diet of ospreys, so they are magnificent fishers. They hunt by diving to the water from as high as 100-feet. Their claws allow them to pluck a fish from the water and then rotate it in flight to reduce the wind resistance. They are the only bird with this unique capacity.

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