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Some Gave All bikers roll into King George Marty van Duyne News Net News

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School Board spending unbudgeted ADM money prior to end of 2013-14

King George — Flags fly from lead bikes in the eighth annual Some Gave All (SGA) Memorial Ride. The ride began in memory of Army National Guard Sgt. Nicholas Conan Mason of King George and Marine Sgt. Joshua James Frazier of Spotsylvania who were killed in Iraq. It now honors all military personnel and the SGA Foundation (www.

SomeGaveAll.org) benefits wounded military and their families. One rider crashed on Rt. 3 during Sunday’s ride. King George Sheriff ’s responded and handed the case over to Virginia State Police. No further details were available at press time. Read more about the SGA ride in the June 2014 Dahlgren Source.

King George School Board planning 2-percent raises across the board Phyllis Cook King George school division Superintendent Rob Benson provided the School Board with a list of cuts from his latest 2014-15 budget scrub that would provide 2-percent raises for all employees and balance the School Board budget approved by the county for the next fiscal year, which begins on July 1.

The School Board had requested an operating budget of $37,890,464.

The county approved a School Board budget of $37,255,761, which provides a 5-percent increase over the current year’s approved budget.

The county will provide its employees 1-percent average raises under the pay-for-performance policy, beginning at mid-year, on Jan. 1, 2015, and had requested that

the School Board treat its employees similarly with 1-percent raises at midyear, estimated to cost $106,000.

But at a School Board meeting earlier this month, Benson had noted the county’s plan for raises, but said he thought the division could instead provide 1-percent increases for the full year.

At that May 7 meeting he had supplied a list of cuts which would cover the 1-percent raises for fullyear, and included cutting money for textbooks by $87,715, reducing paper expenditures by $15,000, and reducing Special Education contracted services by $14,802, saying those funds were not needed due to filling in-house positions.

Benson had been overruled by the School Board which agreed it wanted 2-percent raises across the board and

MORE CUTS TO SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT The cut list that was provided this week slashed funds for more supplies and equipment.

The list included cutting the following: Copy paper - $30,000 total cut, Instructional Furniture/ Equipment - $22,500, Gifted Program Equipment - $5,800, Bus Driver Supplies - $3,000, Vehicle Maintenance Supplies - $3,000, and Custodial Supplies - $22,000.

2014-15 CATEGORICAL BUDGETING See Raises, page 6

Fairview Beach Firehouse gets $25,000 more to finish renovation

High Five

Phyllis Cook King George school division Superintendent Rob Benson provided the School Board with a list of recommendations on how to spend some of the money expected to be leftover at the end of the fiscal year.

The excess funds are largely due to a higher average daily membership (ADM) for student enrollment than had been budgeted for the school and fiscal year, ending next month on June 30.

The division was anticipating ending the year with a higher ADM than budget. That’s why Benson and the School board were able to comfortably hire additional instructional personnel at the elementary level earlier this year to address some high teacher-pupil ratios.

Benson said that an additional appropriation for the current 2013-14 fiscal year will be requested, with the timing contingent on advice from county finance director, Robyn Shugart.

The latest financial report includes the expenditures as proposed, along with the additional expected state revenue. It indicates a surplus of $119,884 at this point.

Phyllis Cook

SPENDING LIST The recommendations for spending down the excess revenue on onetime purchases had been put forward at the last meeting, but without cost estimates. This time the list had price tags attached. It adds up to $262,234.

The School board concurred with the items listed, as follows.

PES/KGMS dishwashers - $94,834 See ADM, page 3

had been directed to come up with additional cuts to make the raises happen.

Leonard Banks

Seen giving her teammates a high-five prior to the game against Chancellor, Foxes soccer forward, Logan Howard never fails to give 100% to every game.

Area law enforcement officers honored at Police Memorial Service Marty van Duyne News Net News Fredericksburg — Two area law enforcement officers were among those remembered at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy (RRCJA) on May 13.

King George Sheriff Deputy Craig L. Brooks and Virginia State Police Trooper Adam M. Bowen’s names were among those on the Final Roll Call read at the 23rd annual Police Memorial Service.

King George Sheriff Steve Dempsey escorted Whitney Brooks as she placed a flag in the wreath to honor her uncle.

Brooks had only served as a law enforcement officer for four months when he was killed in a single car crash in his cruiser as he returned home from his shift on May 15, 1998. He was 24.

Virginia State Police (VSP) First Sgt. William C. Blydenburgh escorted Glenn Bowen as he placed a flag to honor his son.

Trooper Adam Bowen was killed when his patrol car was involved in a collision in King George on June 24, 2011. He was responding to a call for assistance from a VSP special agent at the time of the crash.

The trooper served with VSP for three years and was also a veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom with the U.S. Air National Guard. Bowen was 28 at the time of his death.

Both officers’ names are engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (www.

NLEOMF.com) in Washington, D.C.

The King George Board of Supervisors has appropriated an additional $25,000 toward renovations being completed at the Company 3 Fairview Beach Fire/ Rescue station located in Fairview Beach.

The funding was approved for transfer from the 2013-14 Capital Projects fund to the Company 3 Renovation project. The money is expected to make the building fully operational as a safe fire/rescue station.

The action took place earlier this month at a meeting on May 6 on a request by Fire/Rescue Chief David Moody and with concurrence from the county administrator, Travis Quesenberry.

Quesenberry was not present at the meeting, but Moody said he had reviewed the project, along with its scope, and supported use of the funding.

Moody told Supervisors the station is expected to be completed in early July and would be fully staffed at that time with funding for six fire/rescue positions provided by the county board in its operating budget.

Company 3 has remained open with emergency vehicles onsite throughout the renovations, but has not had full-time staffing. The six positions provide 24-hour coverage at Company 3, with two positions for each of three 8-hour shifts.

APPROPRIATIONS The latest appropriation brings the cost of the renovations to $175,000.

That’s less than half the estimate of $455,000, originally obtained See FVB, page 6

Above: Virginia State Police (VSP) First Sgt. William C. Blydenburgh stands at attention as Glenn Bowen places a flag to honor his son Trooper Adam Bowen. Left: King George Sheriff’s Deputy Stephen Patla plays Amazing Grace at the end of the ceremony.

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Op Eds _______________________________ High Taxes Arrogance and Mischief in Westmoreland Thomas Neitzey As a nonresident taxpayer and property owner, I long ago stopped attending Town Council meetings due to the hostile environment directed toward questions asked by non residents. However, I watched the last taped council meeting and wish to comment.

First, let me say that in spite of Supervisor Roberson’s arrogant statements that the Town Council “Does not need to know” events occurring with the Beach School Fire Insurance is completely false. The Council has an ongoing need and duty to be kept in the loop on this matter. It is Mr. Roberson that does not need to posses this information, but he obviously was told and the Council was not! The Council needs to inform the School Board that this type of caviler indifference will not be tolerated or funding will be withheld if this type of practice continues.

Second, Mr. Roberson needs and should spend his words and deeds informing the other County Supervisors that their beach tax increase (5 cents) is a “piling on” of the Budget problems at the beach and make it clear that he will not support a vote for such a punitive increase on beach Taxpayers at this time.

Third, the problems in the County School System of decreasing enrollment and dollars by students choosing other school divisions is resulting in a loss of millions of dollars in State and Federal money.

Yet the County budget shows a one cent decrease in the school district portion (non beach taxpayers) of their budget ! The total tax increase )government portion) is directed at all taxpayers including the beach!

This means enrollment is lower, dollars received is lower and local education taxes are reduced as they downsize. The beach, however takes the opposite approach, they take in more and more county students, but need higher and higher local taxes. Maybe Mr. Robrson and the School Board can answer this occurrence!

Last, several years and councils

ago, the Town Council and County Supervisors met and overwhelmingly voted to support a feasibility study on Consolidating the School Systems. The taxpayers of both jurisictions are long owed this study to completion. The project originally was estimated at a cost osf $70,000.

However this is at least twice the cost. All the information needed is in the public domain., located at the County, Town or State Department of Education. Surely with these proposed tax increases, $20,000-$25,000 could be used to evaluate this long overdue matter!

Mr. Neitzey is a non resident taxpayer from Stafford

Jesus’ Name is Not a Curse Word Dale Taylor Have you ever wondered why the only religious leader’s name that is ever used as a curse word is Jesus Christ? Even movies and television use His name as profanity. When Jesus walked on earth all He did was show love, mercy, kindness and forgiveness. In the Old Testament of the Bible, Isaiah 53 tells about the suffering of Jesus Christ. “He is despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.

He carried our sorrows …afflicted… wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities... He was led as a lamb to the slaughter. He poured out His soul unto death”. He suffered and died a horrible death on a cross for the sins of mankind. But the greatest news was He rose again after three days.

Surrender your heart to Jesus Christ that name that will become a name of love, hope, and forgiveness of your sins. The Bible says there is only one name where men might be saved and that name is Jesus Christ.

Dale Taylor is from Spotsylvania

Consolidating CB & County schools would compound bad decisions Charles green All of us should thank our town council for the time and attention they have spent agonizing over this budget. Hours on end, line item after line item. Three days looking for saving on the debit side of the ledger, only to discover, there is not much there. Day four, income enhancers- All options on the table.

One of those options widely suggested by many in our community is to consolidate the school system with Westmoreland County, as the allure of defunding the largest employer in our fair town looms large and very attractive to some.

The proverbial low hanging fruit. I would argue any saving perceived is illusionary.

Our school system is the only employer within the confines of Colonial Beach that offers upward mobility. Infuses our town with highly educated and highly motivated people. Carries a budget, in the neighborhood of $3.8 million, which produces 120 jobs. Those jobs, while not highly paid by industry standards or even regionally, are high by Colonial Beach standards and they are on the line.

Make no mistake. What is under consideration here is not if that $3.8 million is going to be spent. That is going to happen; those children will get an education. The only question when considering this option is whether it will be spent here or down the road.

For those that argue, “we can no longer afford our independent school system”, I would ask they consider this questionWhat would Colonial Beach look like if their proposal carries the day?

Grayer for sure. Next question, how such news would be received by our Board of Supervisors? Could Westmoreland County afford to support two distinct school districts? Best guess, Westmoreland County will follow the example set by our neighbors. Richmond County, King George County and Northumberland County all have moved to centrally locate their

K-12 facilities. Montross or just south of it, close to the intersection of US 3 and 202 would appear to be very similar to the selected sites in King George and Richmond Counties.

The loss of our independent school system will have profound economic implication for our town.

Moving $3.8 million that would be spent here, and transferring those funds to Montross; carrying with it 120 jobs. Soon to follow, the 75 educators that live here. Population outflows of such proportions combined with an explosion of surplus town owned properties will create imbalances in our real estate market and property values will fall. Additionally, our direct contribution rate to the much- debated $10,500 subsidized spending per student is $3,500. That rate is $1,100 higher for the residents of Westmoreland County. Which would, if we combined our school systems, have to be equalized.

How different would our budget conversation have been, if we would have accepted one of the five offers received on several of our Boardwalk properties over the past two years? Perhaps, we could have forgone some of those chestbeating, finger-pointing moments from our council member, we will never know.

What is known, is after four days of rearranging the deck chairs, we have discovered we have a resource problem and it must be addressed.

There is no fat in the $0.23 advertised increase and it should be supported. Water towers must be painted. Vehicles must be replaced.

Those children must have a safe, secure and healthy environment to attend school. We’ve got a town to run. Consolidating our school system with Westmoreland County would just compound bad policy decisions of the past. Policies that have produced a decade without a tax increase, years of level funding and atrophy.

Charles Green is a resident of Colonial Beach

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your thoughts are distant right now, almost as if you’re living in a fantasy world. This is creatively beneficial but not so helpful for practical tasks.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 This is a time to discover the value of others, Libra. A willingness to try new things and delegate some responsibilities will free up your calendar.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you’re not careful, you could find yourself debating family and friends this week. Instead, try to sit back and listen rather than fostering debate.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Certain personalities don’t always click, Scorpio. Don’t feel the need to overcompensate for a strained relationship. Spend more time with those with whom you connect.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a realization about what is really important to you instills a renewed sense of confidence this week. You will be focused on important things.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Flexible thinking is key, Sagittarius, especially as you face a few new challenges this week. There are some opportunities to reconnect with family later in the week.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if your finances seem like they are in a state of upheaval, it could be because you have not looked at everything in black and white just yet. Make some changes.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You come on too strong sometimes, Leo. Those who know you best can handle this approach, but you can scare off potential new friends if you do not ease up.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Be patient and do not demand too much of yourself during the next few days, Virgo. You need to keep your workload light; otherwise, you may get easily overwhelmed.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 A rush of activity fills your calendar and keeps your phone ringing off the hook, Capricorn. Your challenge will be separating the pressing events from others.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, paperwork has built up and requires more time than you had originally planned. There is no way to avoid this task, but a helper can make it move more quickly.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Moderation is your mantra for the week, Pisces. Do not let the pendulum swing too far in either direction.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Mr. Dugan’s list of climate denier talking points had nothing new to offer to the conversation. Couched in half truths or bald-faced lies, he presses home the same tired arguments that have been thoroughly rebutted. (Google ‘climate change denial rebuttals’). However, buried in point #6 he stated, “The correct approach should be to thoroughly investigate the problem, both sides of it, determine what the problem is, then develop common-sense, nonpolitical, non-destructive, effective, and affordable solutions.”

On this point he is correct. That is exactly what we have been doing since the late 1980’s. The science has been thorough. From a few lone voices expressing alarm in the 1970’s and many, many attempts to find another source of the climate change, we now have consensus that mankind is, indeed, the primary source of this problem. It is settled science.

(If 97 out of 100 structural engineers told you a bridge was in need of repair, but three claimed all was well with it, would you go with the consensus? Of course you would. And you wouldn’t use the bridge until it was repaired!)

We are now in the latter stage of Mr. Dugan’s suggestion - developing solutions. To continue denying the problem instead of contributing to the search for solutions merely exacerbates the impending crisis.

It is akin to insisting that everyone else is wrong when they believe that 2+2=4 while you believe 2+2=3. You are welcome to continue believing it, but you are wrong. Those of us who grasp the magnitude of the changes we are creating in our world and wish to leave for our posterity a livable world are tired of the noisy insistence that we continue to listen to you. The debate is over and you are just wrong. We need to get on with solving the issue.

And yes, consensus does mean settled science - until a new idea

comes along that better explains the issue. Right now nothing but our own bull-headed use of fossil fuels has us and all other life on earth in the crosshairs. It’s time to get to work and fix that. We can do it, if we are all working together. Only we are capable of altering the course we have charted. After all, our very lives depend on it.

Marci Shaver King George Editor: On the Colonial Beach Town Council, there seems to be some sentiment for doing away with our town’s 100-year-old independent public school system. But the Council doesn’t have the authority to do away with the schools. So it seems to me this is what is happening.

The Town Council is proposing a budget for FY2014-15 that will cut the school system’s Town funding for operations by 27%. That’s $570,877 and it’s the maximum that can be cut by law. If the school system had to absorb a cut of that size, it probably could not survive for long, and the movement to do away with our independent schools would have had its

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way, in an end run around the limits on its authority.

But suppose the people of Colonial Beach rise up and demand that the school system be fully funded.

The movement to do away with the schools has an answer for that, too. It says, “Okay, but the money will have to come from an increase in your real-estate taxes.” And the movement is presenting the proposed budget in a way that will do that.

The budget traditionally separates things like water and sewer into separate funds from the fund that

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handles school operating money, so we’ll ignore things like water and sewer and just concentrate on “Fund 100,” where the school money is.

“Fund 100” also includes town offices, personnel, police, sidewalks and streets, and so on. In 2013-14, it totaled $6,524,646--which included $2,103,198 for the schools.

The Town’s 2014-15 budget proposes to reduce Fund 100 by $113,996. But the schools would be cut by $570,877. Which means that See Letters, page 11

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Area Deaths Leola Edna Dickinson Dennison

After several years of valiantly coping with the slow decline caused by dementia, God took the hand of Leola Edna Dickinson Dennison, 85, of Index in King George County, and welcomed her to glory on Saturday, May 17, 2014. She was blessed to be born, raise her children, and die in the homeplace that was so precious to her because it was built by the hands of her father.

Born on November 28, 1928, she walked ¾-mile to Dickinsons Corner, where her grandparents had lived, to catch the bus to Shiloh Elementary School. After graduating from King George High School in 1946, she attended Strayer College in Washington, DC. While working at the naval base at Dahlgren, she met her husband, Wayne Archie “Denny” Dennison of Saginaw, MI, where he was stationed as a 3rd class aviation electrician in the Navy, and where she worked as a secretary. They were married on Christmas Day 1949.

She traveled many places collecting many memories, but Leola’s greatest joys were the annual Round Hill Baptist Church Homecoming, the King George (KG) Fall Festival, and Thanksgiving, when her siblings, and now her nieces and nephews and their families, returned to the homeplace for food and fellowship each year.

Mrs. Dennison was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years due to an accident in a cornfield in Dogue involving an ultralight aircraft he was piloting on May 15, 1982, less than seven months before he would have reached retirement. Ten years later, Mrs. Dennison retired from NSWCDD as Secretary to the Commanding Officer after 46 years of service. During her secretarial career she supported 3 Technical Directors and 12 Base Commanders.

She thoroughly enjoyed working for the government and took great pride in supporting our country and our community.

She was a member of the Dahlgren Chapter of ITC (Int’l Training in Communication fka Toastmistresses) serving in various capacities including President and attending conferences to the international level. She was also a member of the KG Fall Festival Committee being a consistent supporter of the festival since its inception, and the KG Farm Bureau Women’s Committee where she served as the KG Farm Bureau representative responsible for the Fall Festival Hospitality Room for dignitaries and VIPs. She was a supporter of the KG Art Guild and volunteered for many years at their Biennial Art Show. She was a Salvation Army LifeChanger; a supporter of the KGHS After-Prom Party, the Rappahannock Community College Educational Fdn., and the VA Fdn. for Agriculture in the Classroom; a member of The KG County Historical Society, the Dahlgren Heritage Museum; and an active supporter of the mission work of Round Hill Baptist Church, the same church where her grandfather was a trustee in 1877. She was a lifelong member of the church choir, taught Sunday School, served in Vacation Bible School, as WMU president, on pas-

tor search committees, and in many other capacities whenever and wherever there was a need.

Mrs. Dennison was from a generation we would all do well to emulate.

She was a gentle and humble southern lady, strong in faith, who knew no enemies and had empathy for all.

She embodied a pure and innocent heart, but, after the untimely death of her husband, she also had the prowess to single-handedly maintain the family operations for the next 24 years. She carried herself with poise and grace and was the rock that held her family together. By example, she taught her two daughters how to survive the tragic death of the father they so revered. She taught them to live their life with passion and commitment even in the presence of hurt and pain.

Leola was the daughter of the late Eubank & the late Lillie Belle Dickinson of Index, King George County.

She was the youngest and last surviving of eight Dickinson siblings and their spouses: Herbert Vinton (died as an infant), Ethel Mae Perry (Ernest), James (Helen Craun), Harold (Margaret DeShazo), Elsie Hurlebaus (Albert), Myrtle Beury (Herbert), and Eubank Gordon (Alice Kendall).

She was also predeceased by brotherin-law Billy Dennison and his wife Pat of Saginaw, MI. She is survived by her admiring daughters Sheri Lynn Dennison and Wendi Suzette Dennison Wynn and loving granddaughters Gracelynn Michaela Wynn and Wrayne Dennison Wynn, all of Index in King George County; son-in-law Dr. Charles Palmer of Montross; brother-in-laws Emerson (the late Beverly) and Robert D. Dennison, Sr. (Yvonne) of Saginaw, MI, and Donald L. Dennison (the late Jacqueline) of Ithaca, MI, and numerous nieces and nephews including eldest sister Ethel’s daughter, the 1st grandchild of Eubank & Lillie Dickinson, Alice Marie Mothershead (Billy) with whom she grew up as if they were sisters. Locally, niece Joanne Leola Beury Goodin (Michael) and greatniece Karen Goodin Harris (Bill) reside in Spotsylvania; great-niece Theresa Goodin Pauli (Carl) formerly of Spotsylvania now resides in Christiansburg, VA. For the selfless care and support they provided to Leola and her family during her last days, we would like to honor and bless Jennifer Cave & Michael and Alexus Wynn of Colonial Beach; Jean Frye Shanklin and family of King George; and 1st cousins Sandy Berry (Tommy) and their children Donna Berry Barnum (Steve) and Kevin Berry (Paula) of King George. We also express our appreciation to the Mary Washington Hospice Support Team and to Tiffany Bushrod of Montross from Comfort Keepers. In addition, we would like to thank Bob Shipe (hunter and friend since opening his horticultural nursery in King George in 1992, now residing in Millsboro, DE) for his willingness to assist with any help needed on the farm, even if we never asked.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, at Nash & Slaw Funeral Home in King George. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 23, at Round Hill Baptist Church, King George, with the Rev. Ted James of-

ficiating. Mrs. Dennison will then take her final earthly journey to be buried beside her husband in the adjacent church cemetery where her parents and other family members are also interred. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.

Pallbearers will be Donald R. Dennison (nephew-in-law, Bay City, MI), Michael Goodin (nephew-in-law, Spotsylvania), Robert Dennison, Jr. (nephew-in-law, Saginaw, MI), Dr. Charles Palmer (son-in-law, Montross, VA), Conway Moy (family friend from NSWCDD since 1971), Paul Dickinson (great-nephew, Arlington, VA), and Michael Wynn (ex-son-in-law, Colonial Beach).

Honorary pallbearers are Arthur, Jerry, and Tony Bushrod (family friends and neighbors for generations); Max Garland (1946 KGHS classmate); Tommy Berry (1st cousin-in-law); and retired KG County Sheriff Clarence “Moose” Dobson (her Sunday School teacher and long-time friend); Jeri Michael Dennison (nephew-in-law, Saginaw, MI); and Gary Dickinson (nephew, Waldorf, MD).

Memorial contributions may be made to the Round Hill Baptist Church Bldg. Fund, Box 467, 16519 Round Hill Road, King George, VA 22485 or to The Community Fdn. of the Rappahannock River Region (CFRRR) designated for The Wayne A. Dennison Fund. The CFRRR is a nonprofit, public 501(c)(3) charity established in 1997 by local community leaders for the people of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline counties and the City of Fredericksburg. The Wayne A. Dennison Fund was a charter endowment established to provide support for the administrative expenses of The Foundation. Checks may be written to Community Fdn. Wayne A. Dennison Fund and mailed to P.O. Box 208, Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0208 or donations may be made online at www.cfrrr.org/make-a-charitableimpact/current-funds/the-wayne-adennison-fund.

“A life worth living has less to do with how you look or what you buy and more to do with how you live and choose to love the people around you.” -- quote paraphrased from Tera Warner

Sarah Hodges Lee

Sarah Hodges Lee, 88, of Colonial Beach, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 6, 2104.

She was the widow of Charles Edward Thurston Lee, a member of Colonial Beach UMC, a retired teacher from Colonial Beach Public Schools, a 1947 graduate from Longwood College, and a member of American Legion Post #148, Colonial Beach, VA. She is survived by a son, Charles Edward Lee, of Colonial Beach, a grandson, Thomas Lee, a sister, Phyllis Lewis, a sister-in-law Jane Hodges, both of Nathalie, VA. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, and many dear friends and fellow teachers.

A memorial service will be held at the Colonial Beach UMC, on May 31, 2014, at 1 p.m. A reception will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to the CB-VFD, CB-VRS or CB Public Schools in her memory.

Online condolences may be made at www.welchfuneralhomeva.com.

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Virginia Quilt Museum to present exhibit, “Stitching it All Together-The Threads that Unite Us,” featuring 42 different textile works. Visitors are invited to become interactive quilt critics by leaving sticky note on the wall by the quilt. 301 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Contact: Meg Carr, Director: director@ vaquiltmuseum.org or by phone (540) 433-3818.

Thur. May 22

Bluemont Concert Series volunteer recruitment meeting. 6:307:30 p.m. at the General Store Restaurant in F’brg. To RSVP please call Virginia Winsatt at (540) 9558186 or email her at virginia@ bluemont.org.

Meeting of the Northumberland County Democratic Party. 6 p.m. at the public library in Heathsville. Guest speaker, Ms. Donna Thompson, is vice chair of the 1st District Democratic Committee and the Lancaster Democratic Party. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Fri. May 23

Relay 4 Life & Special Olympics fundraiser COOKOUT. Westmoreland County Sheriff ’s office parking lot. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Combos include sandwich, slaw & baked beans. Sandwiches, drink & chips can be purchased separately.

Sat. May 24

Colonial Beach Lions Club to hold a Yard & Bake Sale from 8 a.m.-noon at the Lions Rec Center, 717 Marshall Avenue.

CB VFD Ladies Auxiliary to hold a Yard Sale at the fire department from 8 a.m. until...

Mon., May 26

Memorial Day Observance at Montross Courthouse. Free hotdogs & drinks. 11 a.m.-1 :30 p.m.

Memorial Day Observance F’brg Nat’l Cemetery. Program starts at noon. For the third year in a row, the program will be preceded by a procession through the streets to the National Cemetery.

The event recalls a long-ago tradition of Fredericksburg citizensmany of them former slaves-gathering at Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) and processing to the National Cemetery on Memorial Day. The re-created 23d United States Colored Troops will lead the way. The procession will depart from Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), 801 Sophia Street at 11:15 a.m.

Point. Linda has two additional books out and will make every effort to bring some for purchase. All are invited to come out and meet Linda, whether you have read any of her books or not. Smoot Library.

Potomac River Crab Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. in the John T. Parran Hearing room of the PRFC Office Bldg., 222 Taylor St. Col. Beach. Meeting is open to the public.

Thurs., May 29

May meeting of the KGFF committee. 6 p.m. Union 1st Market Bank.

Sunday, June 1

Multi-County Fundraiser for local Democratic committees. 6-9 p.m. in Kilmarnock. $25 pp ticket price for fish, hamburgers, chicken tenders, etc. Local candidates from 5 counties will be there. Contact Northumberland Democratic Comm. for more information. Northumberland County Democrats noco_dems@yahoo.com.

Monday, June 2

Regular meeting of the AARP chapter here in KG. Meet at the KGCC with a side dish to share at noon. Good company, good food, great fellowship.

Tuesday, June 3

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Northern Neck Chapter 1823 will meet at 1:00 p.m. for a wine tasting and spe-

cial hors d’oeuvres at The Hague Winery, 8268 Cople Hwy, Hague. There is a charge for this event, payable that day. The NARFE executive board will meet at noon. For additional information, call 804.438.8011.

Thursday, June 12

KG Board of Supervisors will hold a Fracking Information Town Meeting, 7 p.m. KGHS. Reps expected from DMME, DEQ, Shore Exploration and Environmental Law Center.

All persons interested in learning more about the fracking controversy in the area should plan to attend this meeting.

WANTED: Entries for 2014 Potomac River Festival Contests The 2014 Potomac River Festival Baby and Fire Dept. contest is on Sunday, June 1. We need entries! A boy & girl winner & runner up will be picked in each age group 6 months - 6 years. The Fire Dept. contest is for girls 7-15, 3 groups. Pick up applications at local banks in CB & KG and the Journal, & CBVFD or call (804) 224-0215 from 6-8 p.m.

The Miss CB contest will be Friday, June 6th. Applications may be picked up at the same places as the other contest. This is for girls 16 -20, never married and had no children.

Call (804) 224-0125.

You do not have to live in CB to enter these contests!

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Westmoreland’s Historic Cople Church to Celebrate 350th Anniversary st. paul’s episcopal church to present Haydn’s “Kettledrum Mass” as performed by the Adult Masterworks Chorus, chamber ensemble and soloists on Sunday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. 5486 St. Paul’s Road, KG, at the intersection with Dahlgren Road. dahlgren UMC invites you to a special Pentecost Celebration Sunday, June 8. This will be a blended service to be held at 10:30 a.m. with special music by the choir and praise band. A fellowship lunch will be held following the service. All are welcome. new life ministries in Colonial Beach will present an evening of worship and praise on Sunday, June 3 at 7 p.m. Child care will be provided. (804) 224-8447.

Tuesday, June 3 at 7 p.m., internationally known evangelists Mark & Trina Hankins will speak. All are invited to come hear their message. zion church of lottsburg invites you to a “Sending Out Celebration” on Sunday May 25 at 3 p.m. A dinner will be served after the 11 a.m. worship. For more information on these events, please call (804) 529-6033 or visit their website: www. zionlottsburg.org. The church is located at 2309 Northumberland Hwy, Lottsburg, VA 22511. salem baptist church will celebrate its Annual Senior Citizen’s Day service on Sunday, May 25 during the 11:30 a.m. worship service. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Cleo High, from Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Mexia, TX. The singing group will be the L.G. Bland Mass Chorus. Dinner will be

srved following the service. All are invited. Salem Church Road, KG. first baptist church in Colonial Beach will be celebrating the “Stewart Missionary Circle Anniversary” on Sunday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Dr. E. McKinley Taylor of Antioch Baptist Church, Bedford preaching. All are welcome to come and echo a voice. Attire for the morning is white.

June 18-20 will be the church’s Youth & Young Adult Revival. 7 p.m. nightly. Guest Preacher will be Minister Edwin Taylor, Anticoch Baptist Church, Bedford. Various singing groups will render the music nightly.

619 Jackson Street, CB. (804) 2247198. trinity fellowship international church invites you to Empowerment Services starting at 7 p.m. on Wed. May 21 & Thurs. May 22. Minister Omar Williams and Pastor Gilbert Garcia will be leading the services.

Final Empowerment Service will be Sunday, May 25 at 11 a.m. Prophet/ Pastor Barry Clark will be preaching.

The church is located at 181 Kings Hwy, F’brg VA. Car Wash Saturday May 24 starting at 9 a.m. Big Lots Parking lot on route 3 in F’brg. popes creek baptist church invites you to come to the church’s Relay 4 Life team fundraiser BBQ Dinner on Saturday, May 24. 5-7 p.m.

Tickets are $10 per meal and may be purchased from a team member or at the door. 9131 Kings Hwy, Montross, 22520. Phone: (804) 493-8029.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Colonial Beach hosting annual

Yard Sale on Saturday, May 24. Parish doors will open at 8 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. Furniture, housewares, food, baked goods and treasures galore will be available to purchase. The church is located on Washington Avenue in Col. Beach. peace christian preschool is enrolling students, ages 3-5 for the Fall 2014-Spring 2015 school year. Two, three and four day classes are available. For more info, go to the church website, PeaceLutherankgva. org and click on “Preschool” on the left, or call (540) 775-PLAY. The preschool is located at 5590 Kings Hwy, KG, 22485. oak grove baptist church invites children ages 3 – 17 to a spy-themed Vacation Bible School.

It will be Sunday, June 22 – Thursday, June 26, each night from 5:30 – 8 p.m. A meal will be provided to all VBS attendees and workers, followed by motivating music, crafts, Bible lessons, and games! Call the church office at (804) 224-9695 or mail@ogbcfamily.org for more information.

Please visit the church web site at www.ogbcfamily.org to pre-register.

8096 Leedstown Rd, off Route 3 at Oak Grove. first baptist church ambar invites everyone to come and experience “Power Night” during the Fifty (50) days leading up to Pentecost Sunday, on Wednesdays through Wed. June 4, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Come; be a part of God miraculous Power through Divine Healing, Deliverance and Impartation’s of God’s Gifts. There will be Anointed men and women there who operates in these Gifts. 9469 Caledon Rd., KG. (540) 775-3939.

richard leggitt Westmoreland County’s historic Cople Episcopal Parish will celebrate its 350th Anniversary Sunday, May 25. The Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church, The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, will attend the celebration and conduct services at Yeocomico Church.

Cople Parish was established by Westmoreland County in 1664, with the Yeocomico and Nomini Rivers named as its borders. In the colonial era, the Yeocomico and Nomini Churches were part of the established Church of England, and the Virginia colony did not recognize any other denominations. The two churches served as the spiritual, cultural and social center for the residents of lower Westmoreland County. Cople Parish’s earliest vestry members included George Eskridge, guardian of Mary Ball before her marriage and the birth of her son, George Washington.

Cople Parish members in later years included Stratford Hall builder Thomas Lee, Declaration of Independence signer Richard Henry Lee, and first emancipator Robert Carter III. A significant supporter of revolt was Cople Parish rector, Reverend Thomas Smith.

The original frame chapel of Yeocomico Church was built in 1655. The current brick structure was erected on the frame chapel’s footprint and Yeocomico has become the oldest church on the Northern Neck.

The current Nomini Church was built in the 1850’s near the site of its 1704 predecessor. Co-

ple Parish’s third church, St. James, located at Tidwells, was built as an ecumenical church in the 1890’s and became part of the Parish in 1924.

Worship services continue to be held at all three churches.

The American Revolution resulted in “disestablishment” and most Cople parishioners wanted no continuing relationship with what they considered a “symbol of the King.”

Consequently, both Yeocomico and Nomini Churches were abandoned in the 1780’s even though the Episcopal Church was established in 1785.

Nomini Church was irreparably damaged during the War of 1812, Yeocomico Church was saved from total destruction by American soldiers from New Jersey who had been assigned to patrol the Potomac. One of those soldiers, Lt. William Luttrell Rogers, returned from his home in Princeton, NJ to Virginia after the war. Rogers married Ann Ballentine Murphy of Ayrfield and worked for over 15 years to refurbish Yeocomico Church and finally saw an Episcopal rector serving there in 1834. It has been an active church since that time.

Today’s Cople Parish is actively involved in a variety of civic and community affairs with its parishioners serving in volunteer leadership roles.

Note: There will be a reception to celebrate Cople Parish’s 350th Anniversary and to welcome Bishop Jefferts Schori and Bishop Johnston on Saturday, May 24 from 55-7 p.m. at the Cople Parish House, 72 Coles Point Road, Hague, VA 22469.

A church service to commemorate the 350th Anniversary will take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, at Yeocomico Church, 1233 Old Yeocomico Road, Kinsale, VA 22488.

Annual Memorial Day service at Shiloh Shiloh Baptist Church will hold its annual Memorial Day service, May 25, at 11a.m. Captain (Select) Chris Nerney, U.S. Navy Reserve, is this year’s speaker. The KGHS JNROTC color guard will present colors; Shiloh’s adult choir and soloists will perform musical specials; and a DVD titled Shiloh Remembers will be shown.

Uniformed personnel will perform the Old Glory flag ceremony.

Rob Dean will read the names of those from KG who paid the ultimate sacrifice; taps will be played and a wreath placed on the grave of William C. Jenkins, honoring the life he gave for his country in Vietnam in 1968. Additionally, a military exhibit will be displayed.

Guests and members are asked to wear their uniforms if they have served in the military or are presently serving.

All are invited to this memorial service at Shiloh Baptist Church, 13457 Kings Highway. (540) 4694646 or go to www.kgshiloh.org.

Baccalaureate Service for All 2014 High School Graduates (Home School, Private, Public) Sunday June 1 2014 3 p.m. KGHS Light Refreshments.

Please wear your Cap & Gown if possible Parents and family welcome (540) 775-3441 for info sponsored by : The KGMinisterial Fellowship Mars Hill Youth Event this Sat. , May 24, 5-9 p.m., at Shiloh Baptist, 13457 Kings Hwy, King George, VA. COME EARLY, 4:45pm to register

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

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

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

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

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)

(Psalm 34:3)

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service: 11 a.m.

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

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

www.cbumc.org

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church Corner of Lossing and Boundary, Colonial Beach

Traditional Anglican Worship 1928 Book of Common Prayer 1940 Hymnal

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

Sunday- Holy Communion 11 a.m.

Meeting at Grant Church in Lerty, VA

804-493-7407

Two Rivers Baptist Church

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

Sun. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 p.m. (español)

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

Meeting at their new church

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

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."

Holy Redeemer Anglican Church

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

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

Sunday School - 9 a.m.

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

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

Hanover-with-Brunswick Episcopal Parish

Where all are welcome.

Phone: 540-775-3635

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

For more information, visit our website at:

www.hanover-with-brunswick.com

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Rev. Irving Woolfolk, Jr.

"A Church where everybody is somebody!"

Tabernacle Baptist Church

Dr. Sherman Davis, Pastor 10640 Kings Hwy King George, VA 22485 www.tabernaclebaptistkg.org 540-775-7188

Sunday Services Early Worship - 8 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Evening Worship - 6 p.m.

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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

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

Sat. 7:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday Masses: Sun. 8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m 12:45 p.m. Tridentine Mass

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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 William & First Lady Pastor Wm. T. Frye Theresa Frye

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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)

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

LOCATION: AT A MEMBER’S HOME PLEASE CONTACT US AT OUR E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR THE LOCATION

All are Welcome!

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

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

Pastor: Dennis L. Newton

Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443

Potomac Baptist Church

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

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

(540) 775-7006

Service Wednesday Evenings 7 p.m.

Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH (804) 443-4168

Confession: Sat. following 8:00 a.m. Mass & at 4:30 p.m.

Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass

Sunday Services:

The Rev. St. John's, 9403 Kings Hwy. Diane Carroll 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays Rector

You're invited to worship with

3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436

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

Adoration precedes each morning Mass

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

www.onthepotomac.com

saintselizabethandanthony.org

8103 Comorn Rd. (Rt. 609) King George

• 804-224-7221

EACH WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR BIBLE STUDY

Romans 16:16

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

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May 25-31 - VA’s Sales Tax Holiday for Hurricane & Emergency Preparedness Equipment Phyllis Cook Virginia provides consumers a full week of exemption from the state’s sales tax on purchases for numerous items designated by the Department of Taxation as hurricane preparedness equipment, including portable generators, May 25-31.  Portable generators must be priced at $1,000 or less, and other eligible items must be priced at $60 or less for each item.

New this year, and for subsequent annual tax free periods in future years, gas powered chain saws and accessories are also included. See below for price-point details.

Those items are exempt from the state sales tax from Sunday, May 25, 2014 through Saturday, May 31, 2014.

The list of smaller essential items includes 22 categories, including batteries, flashlights, bottled water, tarps, duct tape, cell-phone chargers, smoke detectors and first aid kits that are tax-free. As long as each eligible item costs $60 or less, it is tax-free.

Retailers may also choose to absorb the tax on other items during the holiday period, but they are responsible for paying the tax on those items to the Department of Taxation.

LIST OF QUALIFYING ITEMS $60 OR LESS The following hurricane preparedness items may be purchased exempt of the state’s Retail Sales and Use Tax during the “Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday,� provided that such items have a selling price of $60

or less per item. • Artificial ice, blue ice, ice packs and reusable ice. • Batteries (excluding automobile or boat batteries), including AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt, 9 volt, Cell phone batteries. • Any portable self-powered light sources including flashlights, lanterns, glow sticks. • Portable self-powered radios (including self-powered radios with electrical power capability). • Two-way radios. • Weather band radios and NOAA weather radios. • Tarpaulins, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, and other flexible waterproof sheeting. • Bungee cords, rope. • Ground anchor systems or tie down kits.

• Ratchet straps. • Duct tape. • Carbon monoxide detectors. • Smoke detectors. • Fire extinguishers. • Gas or diesel fuel tanks or containers. • Water storage containers. • Nonelectric food storage coolers. • Bottled water. • Manual can openers. • Storm shutter devices. • Cell phone chargers. • First Aid Kits.

LIST OF QUALIFYING ITEMS $1,000 OR LESS The following hurricane preparedness items may be purchased exempt of the Retail Sales and Use Tax during the “Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday,� provided that

such items have a selling price of $1,000 or less per item. • Portable generators and generator power cords • Inverters & inverter power cables CHAIN SAWS For the 2014 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday period and all subsequent periods, gas-powered chain saws with a selling price of $350 or less and chain saw accessories with a sales price of $60 or less may be purchased exempt of the state’s Retail Sales and Use Tax. The following is an all-inclusive list of the items that are deemed “chain saw accessoriesâ€?: • Chains • Chain saw bar and nose lubricants • Two-cycle motor oil

Moped Riders: Your deadline to comply with law is July 1, 2014 RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding moped owners and operators that the deadline to title and register your moped is quickly approaching.

A law that went into effect last summer requires mopeds operated on Virginia roadways to be titled and registered by July 1, 2014. A title is $10. The annual registration fee is $20.25.

Virginia law also requires every

moped driver to carry a governmentissued photo ID (does not have to be a driver’s license) and every driver and passenger must wear a helmet while riding a moped. Drivers must also wear a face shield, safety glasses or goggles unless the moped has a windshield. “More than 1,800 folks have already titled and registered their mopeds,� said DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb. “We are excited those customers got a jump start on

the process. Now, we want to make sure that the rest of the moped community is aware of this requirement and the deadline.�

At the request of General Assembly, DMV established an ongoing work group in 2012 to study a number of non-conventional vehicles including mopeds. That study showed the lack of any identifying information on a moped made them nearly impossible to recover after theft and complicated identification of the ve-

hicle and operator in the event of a crash. “Requiring titling and registration of mopeds will allow law enforcement to better track mopeds that are stolen or used in the commission of crimes and more effectively deal with moped crashes,� said Holcomb. “Titling and registration could also assist consumers in re-selling a moped.�

In 2013, there were more than 600 moped crashes in Virginia, 12

of which were fatal. Nearly 20 percent of those crashes were alcoholrelated and 10 percent were speedrelated. The top driver action contributing to a crash was failing to maintain control of the moped.

DMV will issue one license plate per moped to be placed on the rear of the vehicle. Customers can personalize their moped plate for $10 in addition to the registration fee. For more information, visit dmvNOW. com/mopeds.

This American Empire Grecian couch belonged to a gentleman who recently died, and it is now to be disposed of by his estate. The primary wood is mahogany, both solid and veneer, and the secondary wood is Henry Lane pine. Aside Hull from a few veneer nicks, the overall condition is excellent. At present the couch does not have a bolster.

This piece is a classic of the American Empire period. The revival of interest in ancient Greece in the early nineteenth century,

most notably symbolized by the poetry of Lord Byron, brought forth a prodigious effort both in Europe and America to replicate Grecian furnishings. Almost certainly, this couch was one of a pair, the mate to which had the armrest on the opposite side.

Dating from the period from 1840 to 1850, this couch is a decade or two later than the more delicate ones, which were more flamboyant in their style. The proportions of this one are good, and the condition is better than many similar ones. The present fabric, which appears to be old, is not the appropriate choice for such a piece. To be in accord with the architecture of the couch, the fabric should be a bright vertical stripe, and the piece demands a bolster. The latter is a round pillow in the same fabric as the couch, fitting

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Criminal justice at work with King George, Fredericksburg Classical Conversation teams Leonard Banks Recently, the future of the American justice system took centerstage, with Classical Conversation teams from Fredericksburg and King George.

Both teams (prosecution and defense) showcased the sixth amendment, while displaying their public speaking, debate and critical thinking abilities. For several hours each team debated whether a battered wife was justified in shooting (five times) her husband.

The intent of the mock trial is to educate both teams, made up of eighth and ninth graders, rather than winning a verdict. The Classical Conversation program is a homeschooled educational process that offers tutor-led seminars for grades pre-K through 12th.

After a coin toss, it was decided that the King George team would begin as the defense team. However, after completing an entire trial, both teams would later switch sides.

During both trial presentations, the verdict came back in favor of the prosecution, with the defendant being guilty of murder.

Teams were given an opportunity to take the roles of attorneys, witnesses, expert witnesses and bailiffs. As aspiring attorneys, each team made motions, entered evidence, presented expert witnesses, impeached witnesses’ credibility, conducted direct and cross examination of witnesses, debated rules of criminal law, and presented opening and closing arguments. Also, both teams complied with the rules of the court.

From a police officer to the housekeeper, students creatively

brought to life the character.

Although the forum was based on fictional dramatization, the trial allowed students to become familiar with the legal process.

While preparing for the event, each team met with attorneys and observed court proceedings. King George County Circuit Court clerk Vic Mason assisted with the arrangements for the mock trial.

Members of the King George team included Evan Delaney, Wraith Hostler, Reed Carver, Maggie Jensen, Jane Delaney, and Nathan Arcement.

Along with the honorable judge Michael L. Levy, other notable mock trial participants featured the following jurors (attorneys): John Moss, David Danieli, Lindsay Connolly, Herb Hewitt, and Charlie Clark.

ADM: School Board makes plans for funds From page 1 Spectator seating at KGMS - $28,000 Concrete base for spectator seating - $18,000 Pre-School walkway replacement -$14,000 Potomac Elementary driveway $2,400 PES cabinetry for renovated wings - $25,000 Maintenance vehicle replacement - $25,000 Cafeteria furniture KGES/KGMS -

$40,000 Partial carpet replacement at the School Board office - $15,000 Access Control systems for KGES and SES – Benson noted that grant funds are expected to become available for this project.

ACTION TAKEN FOR DISHWASHERS & BLEACHERS The list was also accompanied by three associated action items approved by the School Board.

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$30,000 not contained in the approved budget. These three needed action, since their prices could or would top that threshold following the procurement process. The first two had to do with purchasing dishwashers and the third was for purchase and installation of bleachers at the middle school fields.

The School Board voted to approve funding of up to $57,257 for the purchase and installation of a dishwasher/disposer at Potomac Elementary School.

The second item approved was for the purchase and installation of a replacement dishwasher at the middle school at a cost of $37,577.

The agenda packet indicated that the dishwasher needing replacement was the original one installed when the school was built.

That school opened as in 1968.

The price differential between dishwashers for the two schools is because the middle school only needs replacement of the actual dishwasher unit. Potomac has never had a mechanical dishwasher and needs the conveyer system and accompanying tables and equipment, along with installation of a power supply.

The third action item approved is for the purchase and installation of bleacher seating at the middle school.

The bleacher project includes three sets of bleachers to be installed on concrete pads at the track, along with two sets to be installed at the softball and baseball fields respectively.

The project is estimated at $46,000.

Colonial Beach Potomac River Festival June 6th, 7th & 8th Theme “Let’s Rock the Beach” Grand Marshal: Colonial Beach New Police Chief Elizabeth “Libby” Legg Friday June 6th: Fireman’s Parade 7:30 pm Miss Colonial Beach Contest Saturday June 7th Grand Feature Parade 12 Noon Arts, Crafts, and Vendors 10-5pm Fireworks 9 pm Sunday June 8th Boat Parade 1pm Pet Parade 2 pm

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Classical Conversation team students from Fredericksburg prepare for the mock trial in the Circuit Courtroom.

FVB: Firehouse project is under-budget From page 1 in an engineering study in 2011 that reviewed the condition of the building and made recommendations for needed repairs. $100,000 was first appropriated in August 2012 to address the building’s immediate needs, with another $50,000 approved by the board last December to cover costs for unforeseen repairs that were discovered after the project began, as well as for some additional materials, furnishings and equipment.

The latest appropriation of $25,000 is covering some cost overruns, including for a fire alarm system.

It is also paying for fixes for some additional electrical issues in the apparatus bay, upgraded lighting around the station, some drywall

repairs, and costs for some additional labor. The volunteers of King George Fire & Rescue, Inc. had also voted last year to pay $20,000 from its private funds for an epoxy coated flooring system.

The apparatus bay floor received the coating, along with the lobby, radio room, downstairs bathrooms and kitchen also getting a decorative quartz epoxy coating to provide a nonslip, low maintenance and durable flooring surface for many years.

The use of a part-time employee has allowed significant savings, with the work exceeding expectations.

Supervisor Chairman Joe Grzeika praised Moody and the department for the work on the station, saying, “You have saved a lot of money by the way you went about it.” He added, “You guys are a team and you went

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May 6 Hill, Danesha Octavia – ProfaneThreatening Language Over Public Airway, Assault and Battery Ashton, Wayne Keith – Driving Under the Influence Halliburton, Marco – Revocation of Suspended Sentence and Probation Price, Angela Christian – Revocation of Suspended Sentence and Probation

Benson provided the School Board with a line-item budget that indicated the following categorical figures for the 2014-15 budget, whose fiscal year begins on July 1.

Instruction – $26,871,104 Technology - $1,673,701 Administration, Attendance & Health - $1,039,136 Transportation – $2,566,499 Operations & Maintenance $3,724,004 Facilities - $68,948 Total of Operating Fund 250 $35,943,392 Fed grants – Fund 252 $1,282,369 Cafeteria Fund 255 $1,478,673 Debt Service - $4,387,853 Total of all funds - $43,092,287 Action is expected to be taken the next meeting of the School Board on June 9 to formally approve those categorical amounts.

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Heavy rains back to back not great for fish Mark Fike It is springtime, and we do typically get some gully washers during the spring in Virginia. From a fisheries’ standpoint, a good soaking rain is not a bad thing. However, a gully washer that puts down inches of rain in a short period of time is an event of concern. Rain that comes down that hard leaves little time for the water to be absorbed into the ground.

Instead, it rolls downhill, taking anything that floats or suspends with it.

When I think of things that suspend, the list goes on and on. I think about the last time I was in Home Depot or Lowe’s and how more than a few carts had fertilizer, weed killer or other “cides” in them. That stuff ends up in our creeks, tributaries and streams, meaning they eventually end up in our rivers and the Bay. I also think about all of the pavement we have in Virginia and not just from roads. Roads are certainly a big portion of runoff area, but even roofs, parking lots and concrete structures are numerous. A lot of water is NOT absorbed by these things that could be partially absorbed or filtered by grass or vegetation if we had more of the natural, and less of the manmade.

Years ago, I purchased a few rain barrels in an effort to reduce my electric bill. I parked the barrels under two different downspouts and waited for the next rain. Our house is not very large at all, so I did not expect to catch much water from a single rainstorm; I was so wrong. The first

rainstorm we had was a steady shower. I stood on our back step and observed the water gushing out of the downspout into the barrel for a few minutes. I quickly realized I did not plan very well. Within ten minutes, the barrel was overflowing. I had to run out and attach some hoses to the overflow ports and run it away from our house. Both 80-gallon barrels were overflowing from a little over ten minutes of steady rain! When I apply this thought to the miles of pavement or concrete we have in the watershed, I cringe. It is really no wonder why we have so much water cascading down our rivers each time it rains.

I stood at the dock at Hopyard on Saturday and was pretty impressed (in a bad way) how fast the river as flowing, the fact that it was over the dock and how nasty brown it was.

When that water washes off pavement or concrete, or out of fields, off lawns and down gullies, it carries a lot of poisons with which we saturate our grounds and plants, but it also carries sediment with it. Some of you may be becoming suspicious that I am some “nutty tree hugger” at this point. I assure you that I am neither an environmental extremist, nor a believer in the end of our planet in the near future due to global warming. This statement is sure to make some start to howl, but so be it. However, I am very concerned about the way we are developing land and the way we are using poisons to have a “quick fix” for a problem.

The sediment issue is of real con-

cern to me. Other than my time in the Marine Corps, I have lived in the area all of my life. The Rappahannock River has changed tremendously over that time. Much of the change is in the form of sediment. At one time, the river at Falmouth had many deep holes. Now, it has very few, if any. I quit fishing the river there because it is so shallow. Old Mill Park used to have some very deep holes and swift currents; now it has few. The stretch from the City Dock to Old Mill once held a relatively deep channel years ago. We often fished at Chatham for perch in the spring. The deep water is so scarce, very few people bother anymore. In fact, the mud and silt flats make it a very delicate operation to run a small boat up there. A few weeks ago, my wife and I tried to run our little Jon boat up from the City Dock and hit mudflat after mudflat.

This was at high tide, too. It was not worth going upriver. Some will say that the silt is from when the dam was blown; perhaps some of it is.

But, the problem was present prior to that. These heavy rains that fill our river with sediment and high water are not good for the spring spawn. In fact, these conditions make for poor spawning conditions and higher mortality, and even near failures for fish some years.

A lot of dirt is in both of our rivers these days. This dirt ends up in the Bay clouding the water, cutting submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) growth and starting a vicious cycle where we have less vegetation and more erosion and sedimentation.

Less vegetation also creates a host of other problems for our fisheries.

Much of the crabs’ plight is due to lack of habitat to include SAV. So what do we do about this? I would love to see some hard figures from the Army Corps of Engineers on the depth of the Rappahannock River in various places over the years. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation monitors SAV, as does Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS).

The VIMS site said, “Since the 1950s, there has been a tremendous decline in SAV due to degraded water quality. In 1972, incredible amounts of rainfall and runoff caused by Tropical Storm Agnes dealt a final blow to many grass beds.”

Perhaps we can be more careful about how we develop near water, to start with. We may need more serious regulations with regard to building roads and other development. I don’t think the idea will be well received, and I doubt many people will find it painless, either; particularly developers and those in Northern Virginia. But, the likely alternative is a continued decline of the health of our rivers and bay. I suppose we have a choice to make- Do we want a healthy bay, rivers and fisheries that sustain our need for food and desire for recreation and help us have clean water, or do we want more roads, quicker commute times, more malls, stores, houses on the water, and so on? For some, it is a tough choice.

For others, it isn’t. I know what my choice would be. Do you know what you want?

The docks at Hopyard were covered at one point early Saturday (above) and finally were seen again Saturday evening. Below, Hopyard Landing was a mess after the heavy rains. Raging, muddy water was screaming downriver towards the Bay.

Outdoor Report Outdoor Report for May 21, 2014 Fishing continues to be quite good, particularly in ponds.

Hunting Turkey hunting is now over. The old boys were still gobbling a little on the last day, although no one I spoke with heard of any that would come take a look or show up for a date. However, during the latter portion of the season, Linda Gallagher, who works at King George Parks and Recreation, took two birds, and I hear she got her third one, too. That is quite a feat, given the number of hens around gobblers this year!

Fishing As of press time, the rivers were ROLLING. I mean they were really over their banks and high. The dock at Hopyard was underwater at one point, and Wilmont was nearly so.

The Fredericksburg City Dock was a mess, too. By the time this issue hits the stands, the rivers should be meandering back down to normal levels.

Rappahannock River — Donna at Ken’s Tackle in Spotsylvania reported that people were still catching some striper in the river on minnows, and some really big ones were seen. This was occurring before the rain at the City Dock and at Old Mill Park.

Potomac River — Aqua Land in Southern Md. reports that anglers are catching some rockfish on spot, but not many fish were caught.

Ken’s Field and Stream in Oak Grove reported that croaker were running in the Coles Point area and hitting squid. Look for the fish to be in our area in a week or two.

Ponds — Bass were hitting among the lily pads in ponds. Some crappie are hitting on the beds, as well. Two different ponds that I have had reports from also gave me reports that the bass had not spawned in them yet. Go figure…

Motts Run Reservoir reported a mixed bag of fish caught on nightcrawlers among the lily pads. Perch, bream and bass were taking bait, if you had your line in the weeds but not out of it. Catfish hit nightcrawlers along the edges of weeds.

Saltwater — Captain Ryan Rogers of the Midnight Sun 804-580-0245 reported continued good rockfish action last week; some pretty fish were hauled in. However, the larger ones are leaving. Chumming will be-

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Scattered reports from the Virginia Beach area and points north are telling of puppy drum, short flounders, a few bluefish and some trout in the area. GULP baits were the best for most anglers.

Ken’s in Spotsylvania reported that angers were tearing up the croaker near Tappahannock on bloodworms.

Events May 30 — King George Kids’ Fishing Day through KGPR (540-7754FUN) takes place from 5:30 p.m. till it’s over. This is a change due to a rain event.

June 7 — Kids’ Fishing Day at Motts Run Reservoir. FREE. June 6-7-8 — Free fishing days throughout Virginia except designated stocked trout waters.

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Bushrod foundation touches the lives of 24 area students “This scholarship is definitely going to be a big help to me next year, because I am going to attend a private school with all sorts of extra expenses.”

—Nicholas Hipple

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A moment to remember! During the recent Visualize and Rize Scholarship Luncheon, at Brock’s Riverside Grill, seniors from Fredericksburg area schools were thrilled to meet Chicago Bear offensive lineman, and King George High School alumni, Jermon Bushrod (center, back), while receiving a $500 dollar scholarship.

Leonard Banks Sports editor Living true to its mantra of building tomorrow’s leaders today, the Visualize & Rize Foundation recently touched the lives of 24 Fredericksburg area college-bound students. On Saturday, at Brock’s Riverside Grill, in downtown Fredericksburg, accompanied by a contingent of family and foundation supporters, two-time Pro Bowl, Chicago Bear and Superbowl Champion, Jermon Bushrod handed out scholarships totaling $12,000.

In its third year, the program

received the largest corps of recipients ever. High school students came from near and far to bask in the limelight of a professional football player, while representing the following schools: James Monroe, Colonial Beach, Washington & Lee, Caroline, Brooke Point, Riverbend, and King George.

With each $500 scholarship, students will be given an opportunity to purchase the college supplies needed to help them achieve their collegiate dreams.

Inspired by an offensive line coach in college, Bushrod remembers the importance of dedication, while

taking the necessary steps to get there. “He said if you ever want to accomplish anything in life, you have to visualize it,” Bushrod said. “You have to dream about it, and figure out ways to get there.”

Colonial Beach High School senior Nicholas Hipple intends to use his financial resources towards his tuition and books, while attending Virginia Wesleyan College. “This scholarship is definitely going to be a big help to me next year, because I am going to attend a private school with all sorts of extra expenses,” Hipple said. “I am very excited that Mr. Bushrod and his foundation

took the time to consider me for this scholarship.”

Every year a panel of foundation board members, made up of educators, coaches, and business leaders make the difficult decision on what student is worthy of receiving the coveted scholarship.

Thrilled to receive the foundation’s assistance, King George High School senior, Christian Porter said, “This scholarship means a lot, because every bit of it will help. I’ve been applying for scholarships like crazy, and so far, I’ve only received two.”

Bushrod along with a host of golf enthusiasts from the world of

professional sports, business, law enforcement, and high school sports will return for the fourth annual golf tournament at Cameron Hills Golf Course, on June 13. The golf tournament is the primary financial benefactor for the foundation’s scholarship program.

Aware of the economic hardships that many families face, Bushrod said, “Our goal at Visualize & Rize is to take some of the financial burden off of students, and their families.”

On the following day, the foundation will host its fourth football camp, on June 14. A sea of kids, ages, 6-14 will flood the KGHS stadium, going from station to station, as they learn and practice the fundamentals associated with football. Bushrod will be assisted by area coaches, KGHS varsity football

players and celebrity NFL players.

Establish in 2010, the camp is used to provide a recreational outlet for 300 plus kids each year. Funds raised from the camp will be used to buy updated equipment for the KGHS football program.

Other programs derived from the foundation include a shopping trip for at risk children, and a holiday gift distribution to families in need.

“Watching kids run through the Target department store, picking up gifts for their siblings, families, before 2014 Visualize & Rize recipients included: (King George) John Buckner, III; Jaylen Brinson; Samantha Fedak; Justin Halter; Michael Johnson, II; Anna Kniceley; Christian Porter; Patricia Shippee; Hunter Tolliver; Kathryn Strauss; Eleni Johnson; (Brooke Point) Robert Walker; Mollie Clay; (Caroline) Bo Hayes; Kapri Armstead; (Washington & Lee) Victoria Minor, Milan Bullock; (Colonial Beach) Nicholas Hipple, Taylor Lee; (James Monroe) Danielle Bumbrey; Jamal Wallace; Luke Browning; (Riverbend) Carmen Beverly, Ashley Vines.

Ashleigh Nalls lifts King George Foxes over Fauquier Nalls tied the game with a threerun homerun that literally took the air out of the visiting Falcons. Nalls has crushed five homeruns on the season, and four Foxes within the last three games.

Thrilled with Nalls’ performance, Falcons Foxes head coach Renee Parker said, “She is getting better as the season goes along. Timing is critical, and it’s taking this long for people to get where they need to be.”

Trailing 4-1, and their backs against the wall, the Falcons cut the Foxes’ lead to 4-2 in the top of the fifth inning with Goodwin’s second RBI double of the game.

As for Nalls, she never blinked or flinched. Over the final two innings (sixth and seventh), Nalls suffocated the Falcons offense with three strikeouts, while surrendering one walk, and one hit. “The win was essential for us, but it was fun,” Nalls said. “We all played our hardest, and the homerun put us on top.”

The victory earned the Foxes (8-1, 14-3) the number one seed in the upcoming Conference 22 tournament, and a share of the regular season lead with Fauquier (9-1, 14-4).

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The ability to impact her team on both sides of the plate has made KGHS pitcher Ashleigh Nalls a star in 4A Conference 22 division.

Leonard Banks Sports editor On Monday, the long-awaited Conference 22 rematch between Fauquier and King George became a reality. Freshman pitching sensation, Ashleigh Nalls punished the Falcons on the mound and at the plate. The right-hander finished the game with five strikeouts, three walks, while giving up two runs and spreading out six hits over a course of seven innings.

Her nemesis, Falcon Tess Miller, was equally sound on the mound, as she gave up four runs, two walks, six hits and struck out three in six innings.

In the top of the third inning, the Falcons took a 1-0 lead on an RBI double from Jesse Goodwin. The Foxes responded in the bottom of the third with four runs. With the bases loaded, Miller attempted to pitch her way out of a jam, but the Foxes had other plans. After Monica Brandts tied the game with a sacrifice fly RBI,

to press deadlines, results of the Spotsylvania game were not available.

Over the past seven years, the Foxes softball program has sustained an amazing season-to-season prominence as a dynasty in area high school sports. It began with Billie Jo Derrow, and within the last two seasons, Renee Parker has continued to push the envelop of success.

Last season, Parker came within a game of winning a state

“She is getting better as the season goes along. Timing is critical, and it’s taking this long for people to get where they need to be.”

—Renee Parker championship. Will lightning strike twice in the same place this season?

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New KGYAA pee wee instructional flag football season expanded Staff Reports

Jim Salyers, Jr.

Most of the players of KGYAA’s brand new Pee Wee flag football division (ages 4-5) are made up of the following inaugural teams: Bullfrogs, Fireflies, and Ospreys.

Always endeavoring to expand athletic opportunities for boys and girls in King George County, this spring the King George Youth Athletic Association (KGYAA) launched a new “Pee Wee” instructional flag football division for participants four and five years of age.

To say that the new division is a resounding success – particularly upon observing the Pee Wee teams in action on a given Saturday at Sealston Elementary School – would be a serious understatement.

These three teams are the Bullfrogs, Fireflies, and Ospreys, and they are superbly guided by Coach Brad Garner, Coach Nick McGregor, and Coach Thomas Venable, respectively.

Successfully introducing their very young charges to the rigors of organized practices, to the concepts of leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship, and to the greatest

Despite tough season, Eagles soccer remains optimistic Richard Leggitt After a disappointing one-win season, the W&L girls’ varsity soccer team was preparing for its final game of the season against tough Essex this week and then next week’s conference semi-finals. But Eagles Coach Cole Vanover remained optimistic.

“I know our record doesn’t show it, but we have gotten leaps and bounds better since the beginning of the season,” Vanover said. “We were and still are a very raw team, but getting better each day.”

“The conference tournament

should be interesting. It’s tough to say right now. It looks like Essex girls will be the top team, but Rappahannock County has a strong tradition coming out of the Bull Run District, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they are the penciled-in favorites,” Vanover said.

“I think everyone has a shot at making it to the finals,” Vanover said. “The conference is very close in terms of competition. It’s that time of the year where teams either sink or swim; I am hoping we decide to swim.”

Vanover said one of his top play-

ers has been stopper Amy Saunders.

“She has had a great season and has really controlled the defense. She actually wasn’t even a starter at the beginning of the year, but she continued to work hard and build on her skills in practice and moved up on the depth chart.”

Vanover was an award-winning track coach before this year, and despite the rough start to his inaugural season as the W&L girls’ soccer coach, he has the steady and strong support of W&L Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis.

“Cole Vanover is a complete

aspect of it all – experiencing a great deal of fun playing a wonderful game – these three coaches have done so while exhibiting the necessary levels of patience and understanding commensurate with such a youthful division.

Sometimes the players run the wrong direction, sometimes they wrestle one another, sometimes they confuse flag football for tackle football, and sometimes even a player inexplicably tackles his own teammate.

Nevertheless, despite these somewhat awkward but endearing episodes common for such young football players, the coaches appropriately capitalize on these incidents by viewing them as “coaching opportunities” and lessons to be learned.

And in so doing, the coaches continue to do a great job acclimating the 25 Pee Wee players to organized football.

And because the players them-

selves are having an incredible time, the KGYAA has scrapped its initial plans to conclude the Pee Wee season at six weeks, and instead will extend the season to be the same length as its older flag football divisions.

More specifically, the Pee Wee teams will now enjoy two additional weeks of instructional play, including a prominent role during the KGYAA’s “Spring Fever Bowl” championships on June 8!

Thanks to the 25 participants and their families this inaugural season, and because of the outstanding foundation provided by Coach Garner, Coach McGregor and Coach Venable, there can be but little doubt that the KGYAA Pee Wee instructional flag football division is here to stay.

In fact, the KGYAA is now accepting Pee Wee flag football registrations for the upcoming fall season.

For more information on the KGYAA, visit them on Facebook or at www.kgyaa.org.

senior Night soccer memories

coach. He coaches technique, he coaches emotions and he is a very strong, discipline-based coach, who always has his finger on the pulse of his players and team,” said Lewis.

“He teaches teamwork and selflessness better than any coach I have ever known,” Lewis said.

“His players are simply better humans for the time that they have invested in the program, and did I mention that their improvement on the soccer field is absolutely obvious?”

Accompanied by her parents, KGHS senior Meghan Yanchulis is overjoyed to give a fellow teammate a hug during Senior Night.

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Leonard Banks Sports editor

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Foxes such as Trenay Clark have made a huge impact in the King George outdoor track & field program this season.

On Thursday, May 22, on the grounds of Eastern View High School, six schools (King George, Chancellor, Courtland, Eastern View, Liberty-Bealeton and Fauquier) will compete for the VHSL Group 4A North Conference 22 Championship. While the Foxes girls have consistently ruled conference competitions throughout the spring, there is always the looming shadow of Fauquier High School. Although the Falcons are slightly a step behind the Foxes in head-to-head competition, there is always the intangible of playing beyond expectations.

“Fauquier appears to be motivated, since we beat them in winter track & field,” Foxes head coach Rudy Pekarek said. “Rumor has it that they have our team photo on their locker room wall, with us accepting their trophies. King George has a bulls-eye on their backs. It will not be a walk in the park; it’s going to be a total dogfight.”

At this point in the season, what actually matters is who will be left standing with the team and individ-

ual hardware honors associated with taking first place.

On Friday, May 30, 16 Foxes who qualified for the upcoming State Championship, to be held June 6-7 in Harrisonburg, along with a number of potential post-regular season King George athletes, will travel to Lynchburg for the Regional Championship.

Standout Foxes such as school record pole vault holder Jonathan Graham, top distance runner Miranda Green, standout sprinter/William & Mary commit, Davion Hutt, the versatile Heidi Colwell, and a host of other notable Foxes are anxious to compete with the best of the best in area competition.

Correction from last week’s article: Graham placed second, not fifth at the Lee-Davis Invitational, with a vault of 13’6”. Graham has also qualified for the state championship.

On Friday, at the Louisa Last Chance meet, in a field of four schools, the Foxes girls’ and boys’ teams dominated team events with respective first place finishes.

Louisa Last Chance King George Foxes girls’ results: 100-meter hurdles, Heidi Colwell, 1st, 17.38;

“Rumor has it that they have our team photo on their locker room wall, with us accepting their trophies. King George has a bulls-eye on their backs. It will not be a walk in the park; it’s going to be a total dog-fight.”

—Rudy Pekarek 100-meter dash, Trenay Clark, 2nd, 13.30; 1,600-meter run, Miranda Green, 1st, 5:18.56; 200-meter dash, Shamay Abdullah, 2nd, 27.16; 300-meter hurdles, Heidi Colwell, 1st, 50.00; 3,200-meter run, Maddie Amos, 1st, 12:49.51; 400-meter dash, Brittany Williams, 1st, 1:01.70; 4x100meter relay, 1st, 4:17.54; 4x800-meter relay, 1st, 10:43.35; 800-meter run, Miranda Green, 1st, 2:28.74; discus, Caroline Williams, 2nd, 89’; high jump, Alicia Callanan, 3rd, 4’6”; long jump, Trenay Clark, 3rd, 14’8.25”; pole vault, Heidi Colwell, 9’; shot put, Caroline Williams, 4th, 29’4”; triple jump, DeAsia Callanan, 3rd, 30’3.25”.

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Foxes boys’ results: 100-meter dash, Jacolby White, 1st, 11.43; 110-meter hurdles, Earl Calloway, 2nd, 16.50; 1,600-meter, Christian Koon, 1st, 4:46.99; 200-meter dash, Nile Buchanan, 1st, 22.96; 300-meter hurdles, Trevor Smith, 3rd, 45.44; 3,000 meter run, Jarod Watson, 2nd, 11:01.15; 400-meter dash, Ezugo Agulou, 1st, 51.93; 4x100-meter relay, 2nd, 44.87; 4x400-meter relay, 2nd, 3:37.87; 4x800-meter relay, 1st, 8:35.14; 800-meter run, Fernando DelaRosa, 1st, 2:08.41; discus, Trey Stewart, 4th, 113’9’; long jump, Jacolby White, 3rd, 16’10.50; pole vault, Jonathan Graham, 1st, 13’6”; shot put, Juwan Parker, 5th, 40’3”; triple jump, Kyree Garrett, 2nd, 40’4”.

King George girls soccer team continues to fight Leonard Banks

“I truly believe that we have a chance to make a run in the playoffs and surprise a lot of teams that take it for granted that they beat us in the regular season.”

Sports editor In spite of a tough 3-0 loss to Chancellor on Friday, and a leg injury to a key player, the Foxes girls’ varsity soccer team continues hold its own. In fact, prior to the team’s second match against the Chargers, during a home game against James Monroe, the Foxes shutout the Yellow Jackets, 2-0.

During the James Monroe game, the Foxes also celebrated their annual breast cancer awareness night, a.k.a. “Play for a Cure.” Although the game ended at the end of the first half, due to the potential of inclement weather, the Foxes were able to score two goals courtesy of Gabby Caron (20.16), and Claire Larson (5.07). In spite of scoring against two defenders, Larsen suffered a leg injury that prevented her from playing in the following game against Chancellor. The Foxes were the more aggressive team, as they pushed the Yellow Jacket goal keeper to her limit with 10 shot on goals.

Foxes head coach Jono Rollins was confident that his team was well prepared to take on the challenges associated with the Yellow Jackets.

“I knew from the first time we played James Monroe that we had

—Jono Rollins

a strong chance of winning.” Four junior varsity King George players were called up to play in the James Monroe game.

On Friday, the Foxes (4-9-1) hosted Chancellor(7-3-3) on “Senior Night.”

At half time, accompanied by their parents, the fans and school coaches said goodbye to their seniors.

In spite of a scoreless halftime deadlock, the Chargers, led by Maddie Amos with two goals, defeated the Foxes 3-0. Alex Berg (second goal at 33:03) also scored, with assists by Kayla Medina and Nira Moeller. With two injured players, King George did not play the Chargers at full strength; however, the Chargers were limited to a two player depth corps.

As for the Saturday game against Liberty, the Foxes fought back in the second half to tie the game, 1-1, from a free kick by Caron.

The Foxes have been in every game this season, and fought hard to the end. Head coach Jono Rollins remains optimistic that his team will continue to compete, despite a plague of injuries. “ I am very proud of the way that the players have never given up and have played their hardest to the final whistle and have really bought into the philosophy that you don’t have to be the best team on paper to win a game,” Rollins said. “I truly believe that we have a chance to make a run in the playoffs, and surprise a lot of teams that take it for granted that they beat us in the regular season.”

King George was able to control the Eagles offense, because of the outstanding play of senior goalie Brie Bancroft, and defense leaders Perri Chuska, Sam Fedak, and Meghan Yanculis.

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Throughout her the season, Foxes goal keeper, senior Bri Bancroft’s spirit of competition has motivated the team fight to the final second of play.

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Letters from page 2 $456,881 would in effect be transferred from the schools to the rest of Fund 100, and the rest of Fund 100 would actually be increased by $456,881 over FY 2013-14.

Now, if the Town Council did not cut school funding and wanted to increase the rest of Fund 100 by $456,881-- it would have to raise taxes to do so. Such a raise in the real-estate tax would come to something like just over $0.10 per $100 of assessed valuation or about a 17% increase over the current rate of $0.58.

That would be to increase the nonschool parts of Fund 100.

But by transferring that $456,881 from the schools to the rest of Fund 100, the movement to kill the schools can now say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to raise realestate taxes not to increase the rest of Fund 100--but to pay for the schools.â&#x20AC;?

This way, taxpayers can be persuaded to blame the tax increase, not on the rest of Fund 100, but on the schools.

Because, in the budget for FY 2014-

15, if taxes are not raised, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the rest of Fund 100 that will be cut. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the school budget that will have to be cut.

But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even worse than that, because the schools are being hit at the state and federal levels, too, and the schools have to rely on the Town to pick up that slack, which in FY 201415 will come to $427,506.

That means that, because of federal and state hits, the school system was already going to have to ask the Town for a FY2014-15 increase of $427,506 over FY2013-14.

So the movement to kill the schools now tacks that onto the $570,877 it has already cut from the schools, and comes up with a total of $998,383 that it says can only come from a tax increase on real estate. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hike of something like just over $0.22 per $100--or about a 40% increase over the current rate.

If the movement to kill the schools were being honest, it would say this: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to increase the non-school part of Fund 100 by $456,881. And the school system needs an additional $427,506.

And we expect a revenue decrease

of $113,996. That all comes to $998,383. And it will require a tax increase of just over $0.22, with about $0.095 of it going to the schools, just over $0.10 going to the Town, and just over $0.025 of it making up for lost revenue.â&#x20AC;?

But the anti-school movement doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say that. Instead, it presents the budget in such a way that the whole tax increase seems to be caused by the schools. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disingenuous.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deceitful. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way for our Town government to be run.

But the school opponents have one more argument. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are giving the schools,â&#x20AC;? they say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;every cent we are required to give them by law, just not one penny more. And $1,532,321 is all we are required to give them by law.â&#x20AC;?

First of all, the state will almost certainly increase that number, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s based on a probably low estimate of what the school enrollment will be. But letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take it at face value. In that case, the Town Council should be consistent and do the same thing across the board. Reduce every budgetary appropriation to the minimum amount required by law,

and see how the taxpayers feel about providing anything more than that.

My guess is that in every other category besides schools, the minimum required by law is zero, or very close to zero. In that case, taxpayers could say not only whether to provide the schools with the additional $998,383 they need. Taxpayers could also say whether to provide the rest of Fund 100 with the additional $4,985,918 it needs.

But that could potentially wreck the town, just as what the budget is proposing could potentially wreck the schools. So an across-the-board appropriation of the minimum required by law is not realistic. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even consider doing to the rest of Fund 100 what the budget wants to do to the schools, and cut everything beyond the minimum required by law. But that is what they want to do to the schools.

Well, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s try to be more realistic. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not go by the minimum required by law, even though thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what the budget would do to the schools. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instead reduce each appropriation by 27% from FY2013-14, the way the Town

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wants to do with the schools.

And letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have the taxpayers say whether to provide anything to the rest of Fund 100 beyond the first 73%.

FY2013-14â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fund 100, minus the school appropriation, came to $4,421,448. So letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cut all that by 27%, the way the Town proposes doing to the schools. We cut $1,193,791 and that leaves $3,227,657. The difference between that $3,227,657 and the $4,985,918 the rest of Fund 100 needs for FT 2014-15 is $1,758,261.

So letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have the taxpayers say whether to provide that $1,758,261 to the rest of Fund 100. It would amount to a tax on their homes of about $0.39 per $100. And it would equal the entire appropriation for the Police Department, plus about half of the appropriation for Highways, Streets, Bridges, and Sidewalks.

Would the Council be willing to risk that much? But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what a 27% across-the-board cut would mean.

And it would be consistent with what is being proposed for the schools.

The movement to do away with the schools, though, does not seem to be interested in being consistent.

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Instead, it seems to be determined either to strangle the schools with budget cuts or to marshall public opinion against the schools with increased real-estate taxes blamed entirely on the schools. If the movement really believes we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep our 100-year-old independent school system, then letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have a serious and thorough investigation of what role an independent school system plays in a strong and vital community. And letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have an honest and full account of just what the economic ramifications would be of losing that independent school system, without the ability ever to get it back.

And letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s see how our current real-estate tax rate of $0.58 per $100 stacks up against, say, Fairfax Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which is $1.09--or nearly twice what ours is.

But, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not have the Council try to make an end run around limits on its authority by bludgeoning the schools to death with the budget.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was certainly an honor to receive this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recognition from VEDA, highlighting our success with the Chesapeake Waterman Heritage training program,â&#x20AC;? says Jason Perry, RCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vice president of workforce development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we have once again proven that RCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workforce Development Office can train all job sectors to improve economic development within the region. Having strong partners such as Chesapeake Environmental Communications, Inc., and the Middlesex County Economic Development Authority certainly is important. We appreciate their support, and look forward to future workforce training endeavors.â&#x20AC;?

The CEDA awards, now in their eighth year, are designed to recognize outstanding communities in the Commonwealth for their efforts in advancing their economic viability. Winners are submitted by VEDA to the Southern Economic Development Council to be considered by that organization for a regional award. A member-based professional association committed to providing training, development, and networking opportunities, VEDA serves as the voice of the economic development community, and strives to create economic opportunity and prosperity for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

RCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vice president of workforce development, Jason Perry, accepts a Community Economic Development Award (CEDA) from the Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA). Left to right: Paula Jasinski of Chesapeake Environmental Communications; Chris Ingram, economic development director for Middlesex County; Perry; and Mike Lehmkuhler, Virginia director of the Southern Economic Development Council and chairman of VEDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEDA selection committee.

Classifieds HELP WANTED C a r e g i v e r Wa n t e d ; Local Agency looking for Spanish speaking CNAs in the Westmoreland/ Colonial Beach Area.

Experienced caregiver for full or part-time work. Call 540-373-6906 for more information. 5/21b Fox Towne Adult Day Care Center is now hiring for part time RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, LPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Medical Technician also Volunteers are needed.

Located conveniently on Rt. 3 in King George near the courthouse. To apply please call 540-775-5502. unfb

BENEFIT/ Fundraise Festival Baby Contest and CBVFD Contest will be Sunday, June 1st.

NO Applicationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be accepted after May, 31.

Call Only from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. (804) 224-0215.

Also the Miss CB will be June 6th. Must sign up by 3:00 that day!

CLASSES CHANGE YOUR CAREER, CHANGE YOUR LIFE! Moseley

Real Estate Licensing Courses Moseley Real Estate Licensing Courses 06/23/2014-6/27/2014 (9-4); Call 540-4248 1 9 1 o r v i s i t w w w. exitrealtyexpertise.com for more info. Military Discounts for Active Duty and MyCAA for Spouses. ufn

RENTAL-OFFICE Private Professional Offices From $350 Per Month. Larger Suites Available. Wendover One Office Building.

Wired For Computer Networking. Front & Rear Entrances. Includes ALL Utilities, Ample Parking, Handicapped-Accessible Restrooms, 1 Block Off rt. 3 Adjacent To Post Office. No Build Out Cost!

Ready To Move In! Call (540) 775-6788 Sheila@ charlestoncobuilders. com. ufn

SERVICES VIRGINIA ANTIQUE PICKERS: Licensed appraisers with a passion for antiques, learning and making people happy!

(804) 761-7334. 5/21p

YARD/MOVING/ GARAGE SALE Moving Sale: 17066 Windward Lane. Fri., 5/23, Sat., 24, Sun., 25, 8-1. Bookcases, dresser, storage shelves, old armoire, tv, wall hangings, housewares, female teen clothing and more. 6633010 for more info. CASH ONLY. 5/21p Multi-family Yard Sale, 4363 Chatham Dr. ( off 301 near B-Gate) 5/255/26 (Sun & Mon), 6am1pm Antiques, furniture, collectibles, and regular

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MISCELLANEOUS / GENERAL MERCHANDISE Must Sell; 2 Cemetery Lots, Historyland Memorial Park, 2 lots for the price of one. Call for more info. (540) 7757733. ufn.

PETS/ FREE/ FOR SALE / ADOPTION Wendys Feline Friends.

C a t s and k it t e n s f or adoption. Many different colors and ages. All fixed with rabies shot. See

pics at westmoreland. petfinder.org. For more information call Wendy 804-224-1079 Animals Available For Adoption. The Animal We l f a r e L e a g u e h a s dogs and cats available for adoption. For more information please call 804-435-0822, 804-4356320. Hours Monday, Wed., & Friday. 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m. Lots of animals are at the shelter - call 804-462-7175.

LEGAL NOTICE

Lock It Up Self Storage facility operators sale for non-payment of storage charges pursuant to the power of sale contained in Virginia Self Storage Act (1981. C., 627) general charges and for satisfaction of the facility operators lien.

The following properties will be sold at auction on: June 3, 2014 at 3:30 PM at Lock It Up Self Storage, 8534 Kings Hwy., King George, VA 22485. Ray Raines Auctions.

LOCK IT UP SELF STORAGE reserves the right to cancel a sale at any time for any reason. #009 Shylynn Jones #713 Wesley Lewis #109 Shylynn Jones #866 Joan Windley #233 Lisa Amos

TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that the Town of Colonial Beach is interested in leasing the property located at 213 Taylor Street in the Town of Colonial Beach and is seeking applications from persons interested in leasing the property. Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Town Clerk at 804-224-7181. Persons interested in submitting an application to rent 213 Taylor Street should submit their completed application by noon on Thursday, June 12, 2014 Also take notice that on the 12th day of June, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., at the regular meeting of the Colonial Beach Town Council, to be held at Town Center, Town Council will conduct a Public Hearing pursuant to VA Code Section 15.2-1800 to receive public input regarding Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intention to lease the property located at 213 Taylor Street and to review the applications submitted by interested persons.

The Town Council may take action to approve the leasing of 213 Taylor Street at its meeting on June 12, 2014.

A draft copy of the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general lease agreement may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 804-224-7181, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend and express their views. Any person with a disability requiring assistance or accommodation in order to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance of the public hearing so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

LOCK-IT-UP Storage & U-haul 8534 Kings Highway â&#x20AC;˘ King George, VA 22485 (540) 775-0097 â&#x20AC;˘ (540) 775-0098

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.

All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise â&#x20AC;&#x153;any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.â&#x20AC;?

This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753.

Val Foulds, Town Manager Town of Colonial Beach, Virginia

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NOTICE The Westmoreland County Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office will be closed June 2, 2014 for a turnover audit because of the retirement of the Treasurer, Elizabeth Nash.

NOTICE TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Colonial Beach Administrative Offices and the Public Works Department will be closed Monday, May 26, 2014 in observance of Memorial Day. Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s refuse collection will be picked up on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. The rest of the week will run on a normal pick-up schedule. The Administrative Offices and the Public Works Department will re-open normal working hours on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

Kathleen Flanagan, Town Clerk 5/21/14

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NOTICE KING GEORGE COUNTY TAXPAYERS The 1st half of the Real Estate and Personal Property taxes for 2014 are now available. The tax due date is June 5, 2014. Penalty will be added June 6 and interest added beginning July 1, 2014.

The bills have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Treasurer <(540) 775-2571>.

If you have a question about the property listed on your bill, please contact the Commissioner of the Revenue <(540) 775-4664>. The bills are created and corrected by the Commissioner of the Revenue. The Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office cannot make corrections; they only collect as assessed.

If there is a question concerning delinquency, please contact the Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office.

Please take the time to check the mailing address on each bill and correct, if necessary, with the Commissioner of the Revenue.

NOTE: Please do not enclose tax payment with utility payment.

Credit Card Payments Accepted ONLINE only at: www.king-george. va.us Click on Online Payments 5/21/14

Town of Colonial Beach Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Colonial Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 5, 2014, in the Colonial Beach Town Center located at 22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia, to consider the following: Beginning at 5:30 p.m.

1 ZOA-04-2014 (ORDINANCE 646): An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Colonial Beach by repealing Article 18 Miscellaneous, Article 13 Parking, Article 24 Landscaping, and Article 26 Home Occupations. These articles will be replaced with a new Article 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Supplementary Regulations, which will condense and simplify the provisions of Articles 13, 24, 26 of the Colonial Beach Zoning Ordinance and provide for temporary uses within various zoning districts. New terms shall also be added to Article 20 Definitions, as needed.

2 Adoption of the Official Zoning Map of the Town of Colonial Beach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of Colonial Beach by adoption of an official zoning map. The official zoning map shall show current zoning designations of all parcels and locations of public roads within the Town of Colonial Beach and is incorporated herein by reference and is hereby made part of the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zoning Ordinance. The official map is contained with the Office of Planning and Community Development. The Zoning Administrator or his authorized designee may certify that a paper copy displaying the Official Zoning map is a true and accurate representation of all known zoning designations existing in the Town at the time of its adoption.

Any persons desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the above is hereby invited to be present at the Public Hearing. Copies of the above are on file in the Department of Planning & Community Development, 905 McKinney Blvd., Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443.

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The many benefits for businesses and consumers of buying locally Buying locally is a great way for consumers to find the products and services they’re looking for and help their local economy along the way. The small businesses in your community may be owned by your next door neighbor, who relies on his or her fellow townspeople to keep the business going strong.

Buying locally is not only beneficial for local business owners, but buying locally benefits consumers and members of the community in a number of ways.

Buying locally creates jobs The number of unemployed men and women has gradually declined in recent years, but those figures are still high in many communities.

Buying locally creates jobs in your community, potentially creating a job for you or a friend or family member.

Buying locally helps the environment Buying within your community reduces the amount of fuel you’re likely to use for a weekend shopping trip while also reducing pollution.

In addition, many local store owners use local materials and ingredients, reducing the amount of fuel consumed to get products into the store.

Buying locally creates a more closely knit community Juggling a career and a family can

make it hard for men and women to get to know their neighbors and other members of their community.

Buying locally is an opportunity to strengthen that bond with your neighbors, creating a close knit community in which residents may feel safer and more comfortable.

Buying locally is more convenient.

Convenience is paramount to many consumers, and buying locally saves both time and money. Driving to a faraway mall or shopping center or paying costly online shipping fees is not nearly as quick or convenient as shopping within your community, where you can purchase and take home items on the same day without using a full tank of gas or paying for

shipping.

Buying locally benefits your local economy.

In 2004, the consultancy Civic Economics was commissioned by Chicago’s Andersonville Chamber of Commerce to examine the economic impact of 10 local businesses against that of chain businesses. The study found that of every $100 spent at local businesses, $68 remained in the local economy, while only $43 of every $100 spent at chain stores remained in the local economy.

That’s a significant boost to your local economy, and all it requires is shopping at local retailers.

Homeowners might be able to increase the value of their homes by buying locally. A joint study from Independent We Stand and Civic Economics found that cities with a strong centralized small business district had a 54 percent greater increase in property values than communities that did not have such a district. A more thriving local

community, including a thriving shopping district, is no doubt attractive to prospective home buyers.

The reasons for shopping locally are many. In addition to helping local business owners, consumers who shop locally are also helping themselves.

King George Title Agency .,

Barbara J. King

Buying locally can increase your property value.

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EXIT REALTY EXPERTISE In Appreciation of Your Business, We Proudly Give Back to Our Community Honored to be the Recipient of the 2012 Chamber Goodwill Award Richard Snow, Owner/Broker

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Richard Snow, Broker/Owner

Member of the Three Local Chambers of Commerce & the King George Builders Association

In Celebration of Business Appreciation Week

to the outstanding volunteer members of Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad during National EMS Week (May 18-24).

We appreciate your dedicated service to our community.

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Missy Feltner Donald Fisher Patricia FitzGerald Daniel Freeman Joanna Gleaton Phil Goodwin Pam Graham Valerie Green Troy Green Debie Guest Mike Gutridge Bobby Guyer Linda Hayden Carlton Hudson Ryan Huffman Amber Huffman Russell Hussey

Valerie Ivanyshyn Valerie Jones Chris Kerns Kim Kerns

Carol King David Lemke Dannie LiCalzi Lynn Lincoln Skip Lincoln Jamie Little Makayla McMahan Zach McMahan Luke McMahan Morgan McMahan Joe Meier Julie Meier Elta Melson Barry Melson Kim Melson Mackenzie Melson Brady Melson

Wesley Melson Jimmy Musselman Alex Nance Mike Nance Sr. Dusty Remington Robert Rivenbark Danny Stinson Pam Stinson Debby Straughan Mike Straughan Angie Sydnor Mac Sydnor John Tarnovska Denise Weaver Betty Whatley Carl Willett Kaila Worrell

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The King George County Board of Supervisors and King George Economic Development Authority Recognize and Celebrate All King George Businesses during the County’s Business Appreciation Week Reception

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Fun • Family Festivities • Bouncy Houses • Prizes Officials and Community Care Clinic personnel and clergy from many faiths will gather together in an interfaith service to formally bless and dedicate the clinic which opened for patient care on Feb. 3rd, 2014.

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