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School Board adjusts budget to retain 2-percent raises across the board Phyllis Cook This week the King George School Board made adjustments to its 2014-15 budget to go forward with 2-percent raises across the board. At a meeting on Monday, June 13, the School Board quickly agreed on the first of five options put forward by Superintendent Rob Benson to enable going forward with the planned raises. The other options would have decreased the percentage of the raises. The option selected basically recognizes slack in the existing budget, along with assuming there will be additional revenue from the state for higher average daily
Some School meal prices set to rise
membership (ADM) for student enrollment than had been budgeted. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT The decision was needed because Benson said the budget needed adjustment to balance a projected loss of $316,509 in state revenue. The newly-adopted state budget uses a different methodology to calculate state funding for the K-3 Primary Class Size Reduction program. The state will now calculate eligible schools by using a three-year average of free lunch eligibility data. Last year, only the previous year’s eligibility data was used in the calculation. This new methodology eliminated the
eligibility for funding the class size reduction initiative for two of the division’s three elementary schools. The change means instead of $492,176 in funding for the class size reduction program, the division will only receive $175,667, a difference of $316,509. SLACK RECOGNIZED IN BUDGET To make up the difference of $316,500 and still fund the 2-percent raises, the division will take the following measures. Collapse Vacant Positions – $60,061 will be saved by not filling two vacant positions for a paraprofessional and a communication specialist. Budget the ‘Breakage’ – $176,639 is available
from breakage using the actual known personnel costs for teachers. Breakage is a term used to indicate the money saved when hiring lower salaried personnel to replace higher paid personnel who have retired or resigned at the end of the school year. Higher ADM than Budgeted - $79,800 more state revenue can be expected if an ADM of 4,189 students is used for next school year, instead of 4,170. ADM Benson said the division finished the 2013-14 fiscal year with an ADM of 4,202 students. For next year, he had recommended using an ADM of 4,130 for 2014-15, which would
King George man pleads guilty to using Facebook for child pornography
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Phyllis Cook The King George School Board approved a few small increases earlier this month for some meals and associated prices at the schools. The price changes go into effect for next school year, 2014-15, which begins in September. Other school fees will remain unchanged from the current year, and are also recounted below. SCHOOL LUNCH & BREAKFAST PRICES The School Board voted on June 9 to provide the incremental increases as noted below. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS – The three county elementary schools are King George Elementary, Potomac Elementary and Sealston Elementary, with the same prices to be applied at all three schools. Breakfast: Elementary: Student (full Breakfast: price) – Student – from $1.60 from $1.60 to to $1.70; $1.70 Student Lunch: (reduced Student – price) – from $2.25 to remains $2.40 unchanged Middle & at $.30; Adult High: – remains at Breakfast: $2.50. Student Lunch: –$1.75, Student (full Lunch: price) – Student – from $2.25 $2.50 to $2.40; Student (reduced price) – remains unchanged at $.40; Adult breakfast at $3.50. The price of milk remains at $.60. Juice: The cost for 4 oz. juice is $.50; the cost of 8 oz. juice is $.75. MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOLS – These include both King George Middle School and King George High School. Breakfast: Student (full price) –$1.75, Student (reduce price) – remains unchanged at $.30; Adult $2.50. Lunch: Student (full price) – $2.50, Student (reduce price) – remains unchanged at $.40; Adult - $3.50. The price of milk is $.60. Juice: The cost for 4 oz. juice goes from $.50 to $.60; the cost of 8 oz. juice is $.75. STUDENT FEES UNCHANGED Students are charged fees for some non-instructional or optional items and for replacement of agenda books and locks for physical education (P.E.) lockers, with the first one provided free to each student. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Agenda book replacement - $5.00. KING GEORGE MIDDLE SCHOOL • Agenda book replacement - $5.00. • P.E. Lock replacement - $5.00. • Student I.D. Card replacement $3.00. KING GEORGE HIGH SCHOOL • Agenda book replacement - $5.00. • P.E. Lock replacement - $5.00. • Student Parking Decal - $40.00. • Behind-the-Wheel Driver Education - $175.00.
more than likely have resulted in a large surplus of money at the end of next school year. That’s what happened this year, when an unrealistically low ADM of 4,100 was used by Benson for 2013-14. The division has been using the additional revenue of more than $500,000 for one-time purchases and capital repairs. For next year, the county based state revenue for next fiscal year on 4,170. Now Benson has bumped the state revenue expectations up to match the higher estimated ADM of 4,189. With a trend toward increasing enrollment as the economy improves, that ADM figure would appear to be realistic.
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Lucy Vendetti keeps her eyes on the road during the 18th Annual Rappahannock Regional Soap Box Derby on June 14. See the story on page 9.
Richmond — Cameron Scot Bivins-Breeden, 21, of King George, pleaded guilty on June 23 to production of child pornography and enticement of a minor. Bivins-Breeden was indicted on April 15, by a federal grand jury on production of child pornography, and enticement of a minor. He faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment when he is sentenced on Sept. 22. In a statement of facts filed with his plea agreement, Bivins-Breeden admitted to enticing 38 juvenile females located across the country, ranging from 11 to 17 years old, to produce child pornography. As part of the scheme, BivinsBreeden contacted the victims via Facebook on his iPhone posing as a juvenile female and enticed them to produce child pornography. After the juvenile victims produced the
pornographic images, they sent them to Bivins-Breeden over the internet. When the victims refused to produce additional child pornography images, Bivins-Breeden threatened to send the previously obtained images to the victims’ friends, family, and schoolmates on Facebook. In total, Bivins-Breeden admitted to sending 95 child pornography images in an effort to convince victims he was, in fact, a juvenile female and causing victims to produce 45 child pornography images. This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Erik S. Siebert and Commonwealth of Virginia, Office of the Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General and Special United States Attorney Samuel Fishel are prosecuting the case on behalf of the United States.
Planning Commission ranks for 5-year capital projects list Phyllis Cook The King George Planning Commission ranked 27 requested projects totaling $28 million proposed for the county’s 2015-19 fiveyear Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The project ranking took place at a meeting on June 10, following a public hearing the previous month on May 13. PROJECT RANKINGS The Planning Commission is annually asked
to rank projects as “Urgent,” “Necessary,” “Needed, But Not Required,” “Desirable,” or for “Future Consideration.” Last week, the Commission ranked the projects according to instructions, without regard to project cost, since the budgeting is out of their purview. Coming up with the rankings is a multi-step process. Following the public hearing in May, Commissioners were tasked to individually rank projects between meetings and forward results to Jack Green, director of the county’s
CTB approves rail access grant for new business Phyllis Cook The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) last week unanimously approved HGAC LLC’s application to the state for Rail Industrial Access grant funds in the amount of $450,000 to construct 4,200 feet of railroad track to serve a consolidated facility at a proposed new site in King George County. HGAC’s project to extend the existing rail line serving a portion of the King George County Industrial Park by CSX Transportation is estimated at $800,000. The action by the CTB to approve the grant funding on June 18 is a big step toward the company’s relocation to King George to consolidate its two other reinforced steel fabrication manufacturing operations in Virginia into one location. Establishment of HGAC in the county’s industrial park would entail an estimated $12 million investment and ten new jobs associated with the company’s move to King George. The ten new jobs were noted in the information to the CTB that would be in addition to the other positions already existing at the other two locations. The total number of employees that would be planned at the King George site has not yet been detailed.
Community Development. At a meeting earlier this month on June 10, Commissioners reviewed the composite rankings that had been provided individually to Green and made some several final adjustments prior to approving the rankings to go forward to the Board of Supervisors. ~ URGENT – Eight projects ranked as “Urgent” by the Commission are noted below. They are the projects the planning group is recommending for funding in the upcoming fiscal year, which begins on July 1.
* SCHOOL BUSES – 2,087,843. That figure was adjusted in a later list to $2,032,843 requested over five years, with $333,668 requested in 2014-15 for replacing four buses. Five buses are requested in each of the following four years, with $409,175 requested in 2015-16, and $430,000 in each of the following three years. * MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOF REPAIRS – $1,169,675 requested, with $594,975 requested See cip, page 3
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The next steps for successful selection of the King George site by HGAC would be execution of an agreement acceptable to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation to access the state funding, along with execution of a contract with King George in line with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the company approved by the Board of Supervisors on May 6. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING The MOU between the county and the rebar firm indicates the county’s intent to provide up to $150,000 toward HGAC’s costs for the rail line improvements, along with its intent to sell the company up to 32 acres of property adjacent to the industrial park at a price of $43,000 per acre. The county board also agreed to rezone the property to industrial use along with a special exception permit. If the deal goes through, the property would be incorporated into the county’s industrial park. The county will also provide public water and sewer lines to the property intended for development by HGAC, as well as arrange and pay for costs associated with See rail, page 3
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The British have come and gone! Last week at King George High School, kids ages 3-14 enjoyed a full day of soccer skills and games as they interacted with the Challenger British Soccer coaches. See the story on page 8.
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Is anyone out there? Almost every human, staring up the stars, whether on the plains of central Africa 3,000 years ago or on my back porch in Stafford last night, has pondered the question, is there anyone else out there? The numbers say there should be. Quoting the late Carl Sagan, our galaxy, the Milky Way, has “billions and billions of stars.” David S. Kerr And until just a few years ago, we had no conclusive proof that were other planets. But, now, thanks to some magnificent scientific wizardry, we do, and so far, have detected about 1,800 planets. A handful meet the basic criteria for supporting life.
Given these numbers, it seems a statistical certainty that somewhere out there in the cosmos, there are civilizations. Maybe millions of them. But, still, until we know for sure, that’s conjecture. One of the most tantalizing prospects is the notion that maybe one of these distant civilizations might have used radio. And that maybe we could catch one of these transmissions. I don’t know if they have any “greatest country hits” stations, but there is general agreement, that a technical society would, in the course of its development, have discovered and used radio. So, why not just tune in and see who’s out there. It’s not a new idea. Perceval Lowell, the founder of the famous observatory, and Nicholai Tesla, both conducted experiments hoping to receive an alien transmission. But, it never happened. And it hasn’t happened yet, but the notion
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor I am Herschel Elder, President of Gladys Marine, Inc.. When we decided to relocate our marine service business to Colonial Beach after 15 years in Washington, DC we heard some not so good stories happening in Colonial Beach from former security folks. After much due diligence and meeting a lot of great people we decided to proceed with our relocation to Colonial Beach. We are glad we did and want to be a valuable part of the town and community for many years to come. On the night of Wednesday June 18 and June 19, 2014 a Bravo One Outdrive was removed from and taken from a privately owned Welcraft Scarab boat being worked on, after one day, at the yard located at Colonial Beach Yacht Center which is being leased by Gladys Marine, Inc.. I have authorized a $1000 reward and hope the community will help in finding those responsible protecting all of us in the future. Herschel and Gladys Elder Colonial Beach Dear Editor: I’m still hurting somewhat by the recent death of my beloved pet cat that earlier this week mone morning
I discovered had become road kill. Moreover, I’m aware that often such cannot always be helped; however, I write this letter because many on today’s hughways seem to be driving either in a hurry or simply distracted by not paying attention to driving due to cell phones; especialy on Rt. 206. I’ll tell you now, don’t ride my bumper because I might encounter dangerous debris on the road whereby someone did not secure their pickup truck bed load, as often, bags break open or boxes without knowing what may be inside, fall in my path. Also, I watch out for all animals from deer to squirrels and others; especially turtles. However, long ago I encountered a gentleman who told me plainly that he’d go after the animal with his car simply because the animal did not belong there. Anyhow, returning to Rt. 206, I’ve seen people flying into Dahlgren as if it were 301. But personally, I believe the time has come that after crossing 301 light passing 7-11, BB&T, Pizza Hut and the Food Lion Shopping Center, the speed limit at 45 ought to be reduced to 35 since at times it gets very congested and I’ve had to take evasive action on occasion from someone pulling out. I’m baffled why anyone would speed into Dahlgren since one is suppose to be driving at 25 due to Potomac Elementary
I.M.H.O. (in my humble opinion) Residents and business owners of King George missed a great opportunity to learn how the economic development process works in the county and Virginia. Linwood Thomas of the county Economic Development office hosted a town breakfast meeting at the Dahlgren campus of UMW, and presented Martin Briley, President of the Va. Econ. Dev. Partnership, as guest speaker. VEDP has a mission to get businesses to come to Virginia and set up shop. (or perhaps get a VA business set up somewhere else?) Through a series of power point slides, and energized speaking points by Mr. Briley, those in the audience were treated to the inside workings of economic development. We learned the how, why, when and where of planning and developing new businesses in our area. He talked about how King George is right up there. with the best of them as far as logistics, space and potential. Thomas and his office are working with the VEDP and other local Economic Development groups to get new business to this area. Business that will be good for now and in the future. One important item needed to get businesses to come into an area is the incentive package. 15% of successful deals include an incentive package. The trick is to make sure what went into the incentive is covered in 5, to 10 to 20 years down the road. So, it may cost more now, but will be worth it in the long run. 15% of the incentives generate 40% of the jobs. Another factor playing a big role in Economic Development planning and execution is the courting and wooing of higher education institutions. Econ. Dev. Groups must go to the institutions to get people to work on proposals and expansions. They need the skills and minds of the higher educated. The best form is offense, not de-
fense. Bring the company to the table. Offer what you can afford to give now, in the hopes of getting great returns in the seeable future. Folks that complain about “hidden agendas” or “secret agreements” or outlandish incentives would have done well to come to this meeting and see behind the scenes. No one is trying to pull the wool over anyone’s eyes when it comes to development. In fact, work is being done to benefit the residents around the new business. Not today, or tomorrow, but down the road. Don’t fret if there is no news about a potential new business setting up in the county. News can not be broadcast without explicit approval by the new business. Remember, they have their employees to take care of and keep an eye out for. Turns out, economic development in King George is not a cloak and dagger affair. It’s a concentrated effort to do what’s best for the business and more importantly for the residents of the county. Reach Lori Deem at lori@journalpress.com 540-709-7495
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is a powerful one, and the lure of receiving that first transmission from ET has prompted one off the largest science projects in human history. The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, SETI, has been at it for years. Their goal, using radio telescopes the world over, is to find a signal. And it’s not easy. The amount of data that comes in every night, and in 30 years they have only looked at a fraction of the sky, is staggering and the computing power required to analyze it is immense. But, SETI, a private organization, came up with the idea of digitizing all this radio traffic and then farming it out to average folks to process on their laptops and PCs. It’s easy enough to participate, and this volunteer science project has a staggering 3 million active participants. There have been a few intriguing signals, but nothing that meets the
criteria of being an alien transmission. And it’s a rigorous test; the signal has to have some sort of pattern, can’t be traced to a naturally occurring signal like background radiation, has to be proven to have positively been generated from outside our solar system, and it has to repeat itself. In the world of galactic communications, that’s a tall order. Also, there is the matter of timing. This may prove hard to beat. Signals could have been generated hundreds of years or ten years ago, and only be reaching us now. Being there, and having the radio on, and the antenna pointed in the right direction, at the right time, may be an impossible task. But, a lot of people, myself included, and my old laptop is processing away, want to be part of answering that age old question, “is anyone there?” Reach David Kerr at kerr@journalpress.com
School, the Dahlgren traffic light; and besides, the Base Gate generally has a steady waiting line. So being hurried makes no sense; otherwise, with the law of averages you might sadly become roadkill yourself like my pet, but in your case needlessly.
children from Oak Grove and pay for the high school renovations? How do you ask an educator to work without a contract or on one for three quarters of a school year? And how many would be willing to place their family’s household budget at risk by doing so? Putting aside the school system, what about all the other stuff? Half of the proposed tax increase was earmarked for the general fund. Town Hall and its mold problem was not discussed during the initial budget review, but the leaking roof that was discovered in 2011, is now an emergency. The new leaking roof at our fire department, which if left unchecked, will be added to what is beginning to be a very long list of mold colonies that we are supporting with our tax dollars. Our two water towers are raining paint chips and every day is showing more bear metal. It is only a matter of time before rust and corrosion will overwhelm those structures. We have buildings sitting vacant and rotting. We are paying rent for our police department and our planning department because we lack the resources to move them. Moving these departments would pay for itself in a year. Police and fire department vehicles that have to be replaced will go unfunded for another year and money saving moves at our waste treatment plant will be delayed due to a lack of resources. Those folks on the council that are determined to kill our independent school system are not only succeeding in that effort, they are killing the town itself. Clearly, there are a few members on that body that are incapable of accepting responsibility for what needs to be done, some of which are seeking reelection. Offering campaign promises of I’ll worry about it tomorrow and budgetary solutions that Nero with his fiddle would be proud of.
G. Dunbar Moomaw Dahlgren Dear Editor: Alexis De Tocqueville once said, “In a democracy, the people get the government they deserve,” and his description of governance is vividly on display as our band of seven continued to deliberate on our pending budget. Doing what they do best, working hard, with over forty hours of review that has covered seven days. Finding little to cut and a list of demands on resources that are growing geometrically as each day passes. Concluded after a decade of level funding that a 23-cent increase was needed to meet our most pressing needs. Called for public comments and promptly decided to do- nothing! Welcome to Ground Hog DayColonial Beach style! Our council on Monday, accepted a resolution on the 2014-15 budget with a four to three vote, then decided on Thursday, maybe not, due to a verbiage issue. The resolution in question is described as a continuing resolution and was later defined as level funding, with a 4-cent increase in revenue. Those additional revenues will be split between the general fund and the school fund. The authors of this grand temporary plan, which will guide spending for the next six months, has argued; it is not just a continuing resolution, but a hybrid. Merging the 2013-14 budgetary spending levels with the proposed 2014-15 budgetary incomes. Which raises many questions. How is such a thing possible and does this mystical budget provide the previously promised resources to move our
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Dental health day
Lori Deem Leonard Banks
Last Wednesday, King George and the surrounding communities were the beneficiaries of dental health care, as members of Doctor Richard Cottrell’s staff and volunteers, including Sheriff Steve Dempsey, celebrated Neighborhood Dental Health Day.
Rail: Grant benefits KG industrial park From page 1 providing fiber optic cable to a connection point within 75-feet of the lot line. Since the approval of the May 6 MOU, the county has moved forward with those commitments. At a meeting on May 21 the board approved $52,765 for engineering services related to railroad design and at the same time, voted to fund $10,015 for professional surveying services relating to a boundary survey, property line adjustment plat and subdivision plat for the property by Draper Aden Associates. Then on June 3, the board authorized execution of a facilities construction agreement with Metrocast Communications for the construction of a fiber optic cable infrastructure line to the industrial park at a cost to the county of $86,383. That cable project is estimated to be completed within six months. The costs for the county’s incentives for HGAC
CIP: Five-year plan From page 1 in 2014-15 and $574,700 in 2015-16. * SCHOOL SECURITY SYSTEMS - $716,159 requested, with $125,000 requested in 2015-16 and $591,159 requested in 2016-17. The project would complete the installation of access control systems at Sealston Elementary and King George Elementary and it would install security camera systems at all schools except for the high school, which has them. * COUNTY COMPUTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM - $250,000 for a computer replacement program, with $50,000 requested in each of the next five years. * COUNTY NETWORK SERVER REPLACEMENT $50,000 requested in 2014-15. * SHERIFF’S OFFICE MICROWAVE RADIO REPLACEMENT - $155,646 requested in 2015-16. * COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT E-911 GRANT - $150,000 requested in 2014-15 to be funded by a state grant. The project would replace the dispatch mapping system in the Sheriff ’s office and its related maintenance software in the Community Development Department. * AMBULANCE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM $935,000 requested and amount divided over the next five years. ~ NECESSARY – Ten projects ranked as “Necessary” by the Commission are noted below. * SHILOH PARK-PHASE 2 - $473,000 requested in 2014-15 to include restrooms/concession facility, picnic shelter, and water and sewer lines and connections. * QUONSET HUT IMPROVEMENTS – $30,000 in 2014-15 for structure study to determine condition and integrity of the building, systems and roof to determine whether improvements for continued use can be validated. $70,000 earmarked for possible repairs in 2016-17. * PRACTICE LIGHTS - $77,000 requested 2014-15 to install practice lights at the middle school, Barnesfield
are primarily coming from the proceeds from a 2008 Virginia Resources Authority loan to the King George Service Authority earmarked to provide infrastructure for services for the industrial park expansion, with transfers made to a new Industrial Park Infrastructure project fund. LAND ADJACENT TO INDUSTRIAL PARK Beginning in 2007, the county has several times renewed an option agreement to purchase all or some of 343 acres in the Sealston area of the county adjacent to the industrial park for about $10 million. When any of this property is purchased, it is intended to become part of the existing industrial park. The property is comprised of four large parcels owned by Plentiful Farm Family Limited Partnership and Mount View Family Limited Partnership located on the north side of Route 3 (Kings Highway) at the intersection of Route 605 (Bloomsbury Road). Park’s multipurpose field and a field at Ralph Bunche. * CITIZEN CENTER EXPANSION - $127,000 requested in 2014-15 and $30,000 in 2015-16 to add more restrooms, office/storage space and parking. * SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY NETWORK EQUIPMENT - $481,160 requested in 2014-15 to replace all wide and local area network switches, except at the high school, and to upgrade the division’s firewall. * SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY FIBER EXPANSION – $800,000 requested in 2015-16 to provide fiber optic cabling to Sealston Elementary and Potomac Elementary schools. * HIGH SCHOOL TRACK - $500,000 requested in 2015-16 for a new track complex and bleachers at the high school, or alternatively, renovations to the existing track, along with concessions, restrooms and bleacher improvements. * TURF REPLACEMENT - $150,000 toward Turf Replacement at the county sports stadium at the high school, with $50,000 requested in each of two years for 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19. Replacement is expected to be needed after 10-12 years of use for the stadium that opened two years ago, with money set aside each year for that price tag. * REPLACE COMPANY 2 IN DAHLGREN AREA $4,050,000 requested for combined fire & rescue station, with $550,000 in 2014-15 estimated for purchase of land, $3,450,000 in 2015-16 for design and construction of building. * REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE #21 - $550,000 to Replace Engine #21 in 2016-17. ~ NEEDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED – Five projects ranked as “Needed, But not Required” by the Commission are noted below. * BARNESFIELD PARK UPGRADES PHASE 1 $112,000 requested in 2015-16 and $152,000 requested in 2016-17 for conducting a park master plan, installation of a well and irrigation to the fields, relocation of Field C, expanded parking, addition of a two-stall restroom. * HUNTER FIELD IMPROVEMENTS - $230,000 requested in 2017-18 for field improvements to mitigate field erosion problem and to provide irrigation. Future
DECA at KGHS made it count in Atlanta George members Savannah Carabin, Jacqueline Collins, Samantha Fedak, Deon Johnson, Zachary Kegley, Anna Kniceley, Rebecca Leonard, Madison Mading, Kourtney Miller and Kathryn Strauss were recipients of the 2014 DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award. This award recognizes students studying marketing, finance, hospitality and management for being an academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leader through participation in DECA. The award recipient must ba a DEC International Member in his/her senior year of “Changing From Old To New high school with a cumulative grade By The Power Of God” point average of 3.2 or better, for Sunday Morning Worship 11:30 a.m. each of the high school semesters. Prayer-Noon on Wednesdays On Sunday, students registered Thursdays-Bible Class for youth and tested for their events, practiced and adults-7 p.m. for their presentations the next day Communion-1st Sun. in the month and participated in Academies. Trinity Pantry & Clothes Closet Competitors included: open on Thursdays-5:30-6:30 p.m. • Chase Manard and Hunter Timothy Jackson, Tolliver in Business Law & Ethics Sr. Pastor & Sister Team Decision Making Event. Sandra Jackson, • Corey Henderson and Zachary First Lady Kegley in Travel & Tourism Team www.trinityfellowshipintl.com Decision Making Event. 540-370-0148 • Elena DeLaRosa and Gabby 181 Kings Hwy F’brg, VA 22405
With more energy and enthusiasm than one could have imagined, 30 DECA members from King George High School (KGHS) attended the 68th Annual DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Ga., May 2-7, along with over 16,000 DECA members from around the globe. At the Grand Opening Session on Saturday night, May 3, King
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Bueche in Sports & Entertainment Marketing Operations Research. • Lena Easingwood and Rebecca Leonard in Community Service Project. • Clara Brabo, Kelly Shea and Briana Scott in Public Relations Campaign. • Taylor Courtney in Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan. • Jordan Lee in Entrepreneurship Participating Independent Event. • Jacqueline Collins and Michael Hundley in Advertising Campaign. • Brie Bancroft and Deon Johnson in Sports & Entertainment Promotion Plan. • Sha’Tiva Harvey in Professional Selling. • Kourtney Miller and Colton Southall in the School Based Enterprise Academy & Competition Invited participants who graduated in DECA Emerging Leader Academies included: • Kathryn Strauss, Samantha Fedak and Savannah Carabin in the Thrive Academy. • Jacob Bethem, Garrett Blom and Thomas Jenkins in the Ignite Leadership Development Academy.
Bridgid Maciejewski, county employee; Thomas Cue, Waste Management Senior District Manager; Luke Ohler and Jeff Jenkins, King George County; Richard Doucette, DEQ Waste Program Manager and Thomas A. Faha, DEQ Regional Director,display the award and banner for the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program.
County Landfill gets VEEP Award At a small ceremony Monday, June 23, Thomas Cue of Waste Management and his managerial staff received the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program award from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Accepting the award were Luke Ohler of Waste Management, and county employees, Bridgid Maciejewski and Jeff Jenkins. Thomas Faha, DEQ Regional Director, and Richard Doucette, DEQ Waste Program Manager, were quick to point out this award is not just “handed out” for compliance with DEQ regulations, but is given to a company that has a proven track record of compliance, has an active and proactive approach to environmental concerns and has worked above and beyond what the State and local county government requires. Cue was clear on the fact that Waste Management and King George county work hand in hand to keep the landfill operations safe and in line with requirements. Stewardship and environmental concerns are top priorities right along with employee and customer safety. The team constantly monitors the landfill area and
implements environmental controls not even set out by DEQ. They also report any incidents to DEQ before the agency even has a chance to know they happened. The landfill is environmentally sound. The odor issue is only one of maybe 1000 items that are monitored and reported on daily, weekly, monthly and yearly. The VEEP Award program was started 14 years ago, as a means to recognize the attitude and drive a company has to make the DEQ regulations work. Faha said the VEEP award recognizes not only management, but the general workers on the ground. Cue was quick to point out that the general workers are the eyes and ears of the management. They are usually the first to see something amiss, and can quickly resolve the issue or get someone in to help. Because of the involvement of the local residents, county government, stewards like Waste Management and the state officials, the KG Landfill is one of the few in the state to have earned this award.
work would include repairs to the bleachers and replacing the press box/concession stand that has been deemed unusable. * BARNESFIELD PARK UPGRADES PHASE 2 $595,000 requested in 2018-19 to provide lighting for the three ball fields. * RALPH BUNCHE - $215,000 in 2015-16 for continued stabilization of the Ralph Bunche building, until a committee makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to determine the best reuse option for the historic building. The project is expected to go forward after an advisory committee makes its final recommendations for use of the building. So far, it has only decided on a recommendation for use of the front part of the building. * CONVENIENCE CENTER SITE - $300,000 for a land purchase in Dahlgren requested in 2015-16 for Waste Management to build a trash drop-off convenience center site at a location to be determined in Dahlgren. ~ DESIRABLE – Four projects ranked as “Desirable” by the Commission are noted below. * FACILITY EXPANSION - $8,250,000 requested in 2016-17. The project would be to renovate and provide an addition to the former middle school building, or to provide an addition to the existing middle school. The purpose would be to increase space in one of the buildings to shift the 6th grades from the county’s three elementary schools. * HD PRESENTATION SYSTEMS - $1,171,275 requested in 2017-18 to replace existing equipment in each classroom with wall-mounted, short-throw interactive presentation projector, with a set of 30 clickers, a document camera and amplification sound system. * DISTRICT WIDE MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM– $303,117 requested in 2018-19. * NEW FIRE STATION – SHILOH/JERSEY AREA $4,050,000 requested for a new Fire & Rescue company in the Shiloh/Jersey area of the county to improve response time in emergencies. $550,000 requested in 2017-18 for land and $3,500,000 in 2018-19 for design and construction.
CIP PROCESS Department heads, county offices, constitutional officers and the school superintendent were provided instructions for submitting projects earlier this year. According to a county policy, “To be included in the County’s Capital Improvement Plan, items must be in alignment with the County’s strategic plan, have a unit cost greater than $50,000 and a life span of more than five years.” The Commission had received the package of requests in April and then reviewed the projects in May. At the May meeting, requestors were invited to attend and comment on their requests and a public hearing was held with three residents commenting. They were Sylvia Hudson, Warren Veazey and Jeff Bueche. Also at the May meeting, County Administrator Travis Quesenberry told commissioners that $600,000 is expected to be available for cash-funding projects, with the possibility that other sources of funding might be sought to come up with additional funding.
• Blake Clift, Gena Scheerschmidt, Matthew Wright and Lane Ward in the Aspire Senior Management Institute. Sunday late afternoon included a tour of CNN, then dinner and more practice time for the students’ event presentations. Monday, May 5 brought with it beautiful sunshine and Competitive Event Preliminary Competition at the Georgia World Congress Center. Each student team, dressed for success in their business attire and DECA Blazer, competed in their event to the best of their abilities, each receiving a Certificate of Participation. This hard day of competition and workshops concluded with dinner at Pitty Pat’s Porch, then a DECA only fashion show sponsored by FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and concert with Easton Corbin and Brett Eldridge at the Georgia Dome. Up early in the morning on Tuesday, May 6 for the Second General Session at the Georgia Dome, the students waited for their names to be called as finalists in their events for finals competition! Excitement ruled the morning as the DECA at KGHS Public Relations Project Chapter team of Clara Brabo, Brianna Scott and Kelly Shea was called to the stage!
—Lori Deem
WHAT’S NEXT? Quesenberry has asked Supervisors to bring their calendars to this week’s meeting to set a date for a work session on the proposed CIP. At that work session, Quesenberry will provide the Planning Commission’s recommendations. Quesenberry is expected to also provide his own recommendations in line with funding available in the upcoming fiscal year, 2014-15, which begins on July 1, and in furtherance of multi-year projects already underway. Supervisors are expected to provide their own input and come to agreement on a proposal that will be placed on the agenda at an upcoming regular business meeting for adoption. When the CIP is adopted, the projects in the first-year are approved for funding. The complete package of CIP requests can be viewed in the office of Community Development, located in the Revercomb Administration building behind the Courthouse on Route 3 (Kings Hwy).
Receiving finalists’ medals, these students then made their way to the Georgia World Congress Center for their Finals Presentation! The afternoon was full of adventures in Underground Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium and ended with dinner at the Varsity! From there, the DECA at KGHS group made its way back to the Georgia Dome for the Grand Awards Session! The evening continued with excitement as the DECA at KGHS Public Relations Project Chapter team of Brabo, Scott and Shea were called to the stage as Top 10 Winners in the World in this event. Their sixth place finish earned them Top 10 winners’ medals! At the end of the evening’s awards, the KGHS group headed for the bus for the ride back to King George – it was an outstanding trip with an outstanding group of students! The DECA Chapter at KGHS sends a special thank you to the chaperones (Mrs. Jennifer Collins, Mrs. Helena Fedak, Mrs. Lisa Kourtney and Mr. Kevin Miller), community members and businesses in King George County and the surrounding area that sponsored these students with their donations and support. These students could not have accomplished
so much without this help. The Chapter will continue to give back to the community with time and activity in appreciation. If you would like to learn more about DECA at KGHS, please email dstrauss@kgcs. k12.va.us. Business and Professional memberships and sponsorships are available to any interested person or group. As the school year closes, DECA at KGHS elected its new officers, including President Sha’Tiva Harvey, Vice Presidents Thomas Jenkins and Garrett Blom, Treasurer Arnelle Johnson, Secretary Franklin Rinko, Historian Daniel Habron, Reporter Ashley Perkins, Public Relations Director Briana Scott, Membership Director Alexis Sheehan, Chapter Project Liaison Elena DeLaRosa, Fox Stox Manager Colton Southall, Assistant Fox Stox Manager Jacob Bethem, and District 19 President Clara Brabo (already elected). This Officer Team has already met and has plans underway for the coming school year! DECA at KGHS also awarded Scholarships to graduating seniors Anna Kniceley, Kourtney Miller, Savannah Carabin, Jacqueline Collins, Samantha Fedak and Kathryn Strauss. —Submitted by Mrs. Dee Strauss DECA at KGHS Advisor
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& other events oakland baptist church hosting a multi-church Yard Sale on Saturday, July 12. 8 a.m.-1p.m. A fundraiser for Peru Mission Team. 5520 James Madison Pkwy. 540-6632546 | office@oaklandbc.com. mars hill youth event will be held on Saturday, July 12 at the KG Citizens Center. Come out 5-9 p.m. for a FREE concert like event for all middle & high school age youth. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. Agape Ministry invites you to come to a Gospel Sing, featuring recording artist Nikki Headley on Sunday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. 9106 Indiantown Rd. KG. ebenezer baptist church in Supply VA will be celebrating their Annual Building Fund Service on Sunday, June 29. Following the 11 a.m. service will be a fellowship dinner. Afternoon service at 3 p.m. will feature Dr. Raymond A. Bell, Jr. and the Mount Hope Baptist Church of F’brg. VA. 3207 Quarter Hill Rd, Caret, VA 22436. (804) 443-4168. colonial beach baptist church will be having a Community Fair on Sat. June 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with live music, fun & games for all ages. Begin at the info booth to get tickets for raffles & door prizes. For more info call (804) 224-7555. 10 Garfield Ave. Col. Beach. St. Elizabeth’s of Hungary in Col. Beach is hosting their annual 4th of July Yard Sale & Bazaar. Music supplied by DJ, yard sale items, children’s games, food (including bake sale), have Joann sketch your portrait, jewelry by Lysher,
Merchants’ Draw & Silent Auction, and see if you have won the $1,000 raffle (drawing at 2:30 pm). Free Admission. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Corner of Lossing & Boundary, Col. Beach. tabernacle baptist church is taking enrollment for students ages 3-5 for the Fall 2014-Spring 2015 school year. We have options for 2,3, or 5 day classes along with half day classes. For more information you may go to our website: tabernaclebaptistkg.org or call (540)7752948. The preschool is located at 10640 Kings Highway, KG. 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. Hanover-with-brunswick parish to host a “Fabulous Fourth” celebration on the 4th of July. 9415 Kings Hwy in King George from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. BBQ, bake sale, patriotic music along with special children’s events such as face painting, games, and special art activities. Hanover with Brunswick Parish was established in 1714 and is the oldest active religious denomination in KG County. Send in your Church community news Contact Lori Deem at The Journal 540-709-7495 or lori@journalpress.com
Sheep’s Pen is Winding Down The Dahlgren United Methodist Church’s Sheep’s Pen will be closing at the end of the year. Previously open on most Friday’s from 8 a.m.to noon, the Pen will only be open on the second Friday of July (7/11) and again on August (8/8). And then, weather permitting, each Friday from September 12 – December 19. The hours remain as 8 a.m. to noon. Located in the little building behind the church in “downtown” Dahlgren, the Pen is operated by volunteers under the long-time guidance of Sara Burgess. Gently used items, along with seasonal plants and produce are available at very reasonable prices with all proceeds going to the church. Lots of holiday decorations will be available beginning in Sept. Stop by and shop for treasures and say goodbye to the Sheep’s Pen. Just outside main base gate. 17080 14th Street in Dahlgren. Call (540) 663-2230 for more information.
Today’s Hebrew Word Today is Part 1 of a 2-part series. The original Hebrew written text was a picture language--much like the Egyptian hieroglyphics. When Moses wrote the Torah (the first five books of the Bible), he used this picture language. Each letter of the Hebrew alphabet is a picture with meaning. When we put these letters together, they form a word, but they also form a story within the word! Proverbs 25:2 tells us, “The honour of God is to hide a thing, And the honour of kings to search out a matter.” (Young’s Literal Translation) This is exactly what God has done with His language! Today’s Hebrew word is “satan” — meaning “adversary”. It is pronounced, “saw-tawn”. Yes, this is the word we know as “Satan”, but the word only means “adversary”. But let’s look at the picture language and see what unfolds. Satan has three letters: the “sheen”, “tet”, “nun”. As you can see in the graphic above, the “sheen” means to “destroy/ consume”; the “tet” means to “twist/surround like a snake”; the “nun” means life. Putting this together, we see that satan is the snake that destroys life. How does satan destroy? By twisting life! Blessings & Shalom! Rick Blankenship Grafted In Fellowship www.DoYouShabbat.com rick@gifkg.org
GIVE BOB 5 this weekend Give Bob 5! is this Saturday, June 28, from 3-9 p.m. at King George Family YMCA. Outdoor concert and fun for the whole family. All proceeds go to Bob Watts, our neighbor and local Firefighter, for his fight against cancer! $20 for families and $5 for individuals. Includes live music, moon bounce, pony rides, face painting, food stands, fire trucks, & more. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy several Christian bands: Amethyst Heart, One Day Remains, and the Mars Hill Band. A special time of encouragement and prayer for Bob will occur between 7-9 p.m. There will also be a raffle for a VERY nice gas grill and pre-registration for a Give Bob 5k Run on Sept. 6th at Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail to also benefit the Watts Family! Volunteers (both adults and youth) are still needed to help and setup additional game and activity stands! Contact the Give Bob 5! coordinators for guidance on how to help or setup your stand: * Karen Jones at givebob5@gmail.com or karenjonesthekey@gmail.com * Kathy Hipkins at 804-224-2729 or hipkinskl@yahoo.com.
Our Doors are Open -Worship With Us Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist
8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218
Pastor Michael Reaves fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org Worship Services 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
(540) 775-7247
17080 14th Street, Dahlgren Contemporary Service - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Traditional Service - 11 a.m. Nursery open 9:15a.m.-12:15p.m.
Pastor Ed Johnson
email - office@dahlgrenumc.org web site - www.dahlgrenumc.org Phone: 663-2230
Good Hope Baptist Church
17223 Good Hope Rd. - corner Rt. 218E & 619 phone: 540-775-9487 email: goodhope.baptistchurch@va.metrocast.net or visit www.goodhopeministries.org
• Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. • Worship - 11:00 a.m. • Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) 7:30 p.m. Rev. Arthur J. Washington, Jr. Pastor-Elect “Building the Church & Reaching the World for Christ”
7748 Leedstown Rd., Oak Grove, VA 22443 (804) 224-0418 • www.lzbcva.org
We invite you to gather together with us! Sunday School - 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor Earl T. Howerton Jr.
Macedonia Baptist Church 1081 Macedonia Ln., Colonial Beach, VA (804) 224-1500 "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His Name together." (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
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 Op Shop M-W-F Food Pantry 9 a.m.-noon OPEN Thurs. Thursdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 10 a.m. Saturdays 9 a.m.-Noon 1 Washington Avenue PO Box 189 Colonial Beach, VA 22443 (804) 224-7030
www.cbumc.org
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)
Holy Redeemer Anglican Church
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. 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 Service Early Worship - 8 a.m. Wednesday Evenings Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. 7 p.m. Morning Worship - 11 a.m. Evening Worship - 6 p.m.
Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443 saintselizabethandanthony.org
• 804-224-7221
Trinity United Methodist Church
9425 Kings Hwy., King George www.trinitykg.org
Contemporary Service ~ 8:30 a.m. Sunday School ~ 9:30 p.m. Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. (540) 775-4501 Rev. Susan Reaves
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH (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
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
A church where the Full Gospel is Preached, Taught and Lived
First Baptist Church Ambar
9469 Caledon Rd., King George, VA22485 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Pastor William & First Lady Pastor Wm. T. Frye Theresa Frye
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
“The church is the great lost and found department” - Robert Short
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THE KING GEORGE CHURCH OF CHRIST INVITES YOU TO MEET WITH US
EACH SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS: 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICES: 10:30 A.M.
LOCATION: AMERICAN LEGION POST 89 (AT THE INTERSECTION OF RT 206 AND RT 610)
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
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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Annual American Radio Relay League Field Day Event June 28-29
KGP&R What’s Happening
This weekend is the Annual ARRL Field Day. An event held around the world simultaneously, whose main objective is to work as many stations as possible on any and all amateur bands (excluding the 60, 30, 17, and 12-meter bands) and to learn to operate in abnormal situations in less than optimal conditions This year in Connecticut, ARRL celebrates the organization’s first 100 years of members “Advancing the Art and Science of Radio.” Founded in 1914, ARRL (American Radio Relay League) is the national association for Amateur Radio in the US and the largest organization of radio amateurs, or “hams,” in the world. Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) is a popular hobby and service in which licensed Amateur Radio operators (hams) operate communications equipment.
The KG Summer Soccer Camp for next week has been postponed. The new date for the camp will be July 21st - July 25th, KGHS Stadium, at the same times. Call P&R at (540) 775-4386..
Operators get involved for many reasons. They all have in common a basic knowledge of radio technology and operating principles, and pass an examination for the FCC license to operate on radio frequencies known as the “Amateur Bands.” These bands are radio frequencies reserved by the FCC for use by ham radio operators. Come by the “station” set up behind the American Legion Bldg. and see how ham operators fit in to the world of communications today. Hands on activities, plenty to look at, and lots to learn. Members of the KG Amateur Radio Operators Club will be on site for over 24 hours, making radio contacts all over the world. Free! All ages welcome. Maybe you’ll be the next local operator! Call (540) 840-9698 or kj4eli@arrl.net. Saturday 10 a.m. thru Sunday 2 p.m. C’mon by!
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KG & YMCA summer programs Beginning Sign Language: Starts June 26 Cost $25 pp Summer Camp & Aqua Insanity & Aqua Step & Finning also to start up soon. Call (540) 775-9262 for registration info
Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society to hold July 4th Celebration Even in Virginia’s Northern Neck, Burnt House Field Cemetery is an out-of-the-way place to honor a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The cemetery at Hague in Westmoreland County is surrounded by a brick wall and 100 acres of corn. Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794) is buried here with his parents and grandparents. Lee was more than just a signer. In the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Lee introduced the resolution calling for independence from Great Britain that led to the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. His brother Francis Lightfoot Lee (1734-1797) also signed it. Ten years earlier, they had burned an effigy of the Tax Man at the Westmoreland courthouse and helped organize other opposition to the hated Stamp Act.
Bring your family or a friend to the annual Threshing Day Event for the harvest of the NN Farm Museum wheat crop. Saturday, June 28 beginning at 10 a.m. come see the wheat cut and threshed by “antique” farm equipment, including a McCormick Deering threshing machine dating back to 1935. The day will be filled with tours of the Museum, sawmill demonstrations, old “antique” equipment and more. Lots of children’s activities and activities for all ages. Master Gardeners will be on site to answer your gardening questions. Food will be available to purchase. Vendors will ties to farming are urged to participate. Call (804) 4352385 for more information. The Museum is located at 12705 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. For more information on Threshing Day or other scheduled events such as Young Farmers Day, Fall Farm to Fork Dinner, Fall Family Festival or Corn Maze, check us out at www.thefarmmuseum.org, like us on Face Book or call (804)761-5952.
Sponsored by the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society and Cople Parish, the commemoration at the Lee cemetery is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. It will feature a living-history interpretation of Francis Lightfoot Lee and his wife visiting Richard Henry Lee’s grave. (Francis Lightfoot Lee is buried in the Tayloe Cemetery at Mt. Airy near Warsaw.) The observance will then move five miles to Yeocomico Episcopal Church. Built in 1706, it was the home church of the Lee family. Richard Henry Lee and his father Thomas Lee both served on the vestry. The service at the church will include prayers and the singing of patriotic hymns and the national anthem. For additional information, contact Steve Walker, 804-472-3291, yeocomshan@yahoo.com
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Saturday, June 28
American Legion in Colonial Beach is sponsoring a fundraiser for EOD Warriors Foundation, featuring local band Reno Hill. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 27 Colonial Avenue. Food, drinks, raffle tickets, t-shirts and more for purchase and donations. Call (804) 296-5740 for more details.
4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. children’s activities, 6:30-7:30 pm Quantico Marine Corps Rock and Roll Band, 8-9:30 p.m. Quantico Marine Corp Band with cast from Riverside Dinner Theater West Side Story, 9:15 p.m. Fireworks.
Monday, July 7
Regular meeting of the AARP, Chapter 1835. Meet at the KGCC by noon for a meal and guest musician country singer Ron Williams. Theme will be red, white and blue.
Tuesday, July 8
King George Triad Program Topic: “Wills and Powers of Attorney” 1 p.m. at the King George Sheriff’s Office, 10445 Government Center Blvd. King George, VA (located next the KG YMCA). Scheduled speaker will be a local attorney who will provide information and answer questions regarding wills and powers of attorney issues. Cost: Free to the public
I’m taking a poll: if the county builds another firehouse/rescue station should it be in Dahlgren or west/east end of the county? Let me know!
Tuesday, July 1
KG Democratic Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at the Smoot Library in King George. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Northern Neck Chapter 1823 to hold its meeting and annual ice cream social at 1p.m., at the Wicomico Episcopal Church on Route 200 in Wicomico Church. The NARFE Chapter 1823 executive board will meet at noon. For additional information, call 804.438.8011.
“BINGO” Every Wed. Night at the CB Moose Lodge, 4780 James Monroe Hwy, CB. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6:30 p.m. Food Available. Under New Management (804) 224-0931
Friday, July 4
Heritage Festival in downtown F’brg. 9:30 a.m. Heritage Parade. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Festival of the Streets. Large food court, live bands and more. www.heritagefestivalfredericksburg.info or (540) 371-4811. HERITAGE FESTIVAL FIREWORKS. Stafford County Pratt Park on River Rd. - gates open
Elks 2666. Every Monday night. The doors open at 5 p.m. Early Bird Games 6:30 p.m. At 719 Ferry Landing Road. Just off 205 in Oak Grove - Colonial Beach VA. Food available. (804) 224-0364.
Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Horner celebrating 60 years of marriage June 27, 2014
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Classical Conversations Homeschool group of King George recognized 4 Memory Masters and 3 Bible Memory Masters at Shiloh Baptist Church. Memory Master (MM) is an honor bestowed on Foundations students who have mastered all of the 400 plus pieces of memory work studied during the 24 weeks of Foundations class. Classical Conversations defines “mastery” as having committed information to long term memory. MM and BMM students are allowed no mistakes and receive no prompts. It is an all or nothing program. However, that is exactly what makes it such a prestigious and sought after award. The amount of information students are asked to recite is lengthy, taking about 2 hours to complete and is repeated 4 times within a week to 10 day period. Students receiving the MM award: Thomas Horton, Jr. age 8; Luke Eaddy, age 9; Gabrielle Lyon, age 11 and Lucas Campillo, age 12. BMM Award recipients wee Ryan DeWald, age 7; Selah Stamper, age 7 and Simeon Stamper, age 8. (see sample subject matter listed at left)
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Westmoreland County Museum will hold a FREE Card making class, and The YMCA, Inn at Montross, Northern Neck Chevrolet, and Westmoreland County Museum will partner for our monthly FREE movie night! 8-10 pm, previews start at 7:30 pm. We will be showing “Independence Day” (PG-13) on the grassy lot behind the museum. The movie will begin at twilight. Bring your chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy the show. The Inn will be offering a light fare movie-themed menu and the museum will be selling $1 per bag popcorn. Our movie night will be cancelled in the event of rainy weather. We hope to see you there. Westmoreland County Museum, 43 Court Square, Montross, VA 22520. wcmuseum@verizon.net (804) 493-8440 westmorelandcountymuseum. org
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Mr. and Mrs. Garnett C. Horner, Jr. (above) will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary on June 27, 2014. Garnett and Betty (Smoot) were married at the Colonial Beach Methodist Church in Colonial Beach, VA in 1954. They both graduated from Oak Grove High School and have lived their entire life at hazel Hill and Broadview Farm in Westmoreland County. Betty is presently the Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court for Westmoreland County, and Garnett has been self-employed as a logger, farmer and marine construction contractor. The Horner’s are members of Pope’s Creek Baptist Church, Baynesville, where Garnett is a lifetime member and serves as a Deacon. In past years, Betty has been very active in the church choir and served for many ears as the childrens’ choir director and on various committees and projects in support of the church and its members. The Horners have two sons, Jeffrey Dean Horner (Beverly) and Garnett Clay Horner III, who live on connecting property to their parents’ farm, two granddaughters: Jessica Combs (Andrew) of Driftwood Beach and Josey Horner of Texas, and a great-grandson, Roegan Combs. Family, friends and neighbors send congratulations to them on their long and happy marriage.
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Hours are: Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. 128 Hawthorn Street in Colonial Beach, VA Golf Tournament needs your help! CBVRS is looking for golfers and hole sponsors for our upcoming Golf Tournament on August 18th, 2014 at Cameron Hill Golf Club. First, let me take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your support of the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad (CBVRS). CBVRS is a volunteer rescue squad that provides emergency medical services to the areas of Colonial Beach, Oak Grove and Westmoreland County to the Horners Beach area. Our units respond to about 2,000 emergency calls each year with the assistance of 2 paid providers Monday - Friday 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. While a good portion of our expenses is provided by both the Town of Colonial Beach and Insurance Company reimbursements, it is not nearly enough. We cover 100% of the cost associated with training new providers which costs up to $7,000.00 for one paramedic. This doesn’t include wear and tear on our vehicles and fuel travelling over 80,000 miles a year back and forth to Mary Washington Hospital. So how can you help? Simple! CBVRS is hosting a Golf Tournament on Monday, August 18th at Cameron Hills Golf Links in King George, VA. The cost is $80.00 per player with a 4 man captains choice format and shotgun start at 9am. We expect our tournament to be very exciting with many prize opportunities include a Hole in One Prize, Closest to the Pin, Men’s and Ladies Longest Drive, and will recognize the top three lowest scoring teams. A small breakfast, buffet lunch and goodie bags will be provided to each player. Our Golf Tournament is a great way to support CBVRS and spend a day with community partners and business people of Colonial Beach. We also have many sponsorship’s available. Single hole sponsors start at just $75.00 per hole and Platinum sponsors ar $250.00 which includes 9 holes. We hope you will be apart of our tournament. Wesley Melson, Rescue Chief Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad “Governor’s Award for Outstanding EMS Agency” www.cbrescue.com 804-296-5577
Promises Club of ALANO Society offers four new meetings on their calendar: Tues. & Thurs. 7 a.m. is meditation exercise. Morning Meditation meeting then starts at 7:30 a.m. Tues. & Thurs. Noon Lunch Break meeting. Open Discussion with topics from approved literature. 11720 Main St. Bldg 104 Fred’brg, VA 22408 postmaster@fredalano.org
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Salyers is a man with a plan By Linda Davis This diminutive humpback trunk belongs to a collector from Middlesex County. He has an extensive collection of various trunks, most of which are in good original condition. The leather handles are missing, and it appears never to have had an interior tray. It is 16 Henry Lane inches wide, 12 inches high, Hull and 10 inches deep. The finish is good, but the lock is missing. The paper lining on the inside is in excellent condition. This piece is a genuine reflection of Americana. Often we find similar trunks with missing handles and
locks, which can be replaced inexpensively. The overall condition of the surface is excellent, with the right amount of wear from over a century of use. The survival of the original interior paper lining is a decided plus. As far as trunks go, humpback ones are the Cadillacs of the genre, whether speaking of large steamer versions or small ones such as this example. This one is worth $75. Restored, its value should be well over $100. The old adage that small is better is applicable here. Good diminutive trunks sell more readily than large steamer ones, in part because they can be used to fit in to room settings more easily. Replacement leather handles are not difficult to locate, nor is a good lock, both of which can be found online. This piece is a child’s doll
trunk, intended to hold the doll’s clothing. It would be a popular item at an auction or estate sale, and in the former venue might go much higher in strong bidding. Henry Lane Hull and his wife Lisa operate Commonwealth Antiques and Appraisals, Inc. at 5150 Jessie duPont Hwy. in Wicomico Church, VA. Write to him at P. O. Box 35, Wicomico Church, VA 22579 or e-mail questions to henrylanehull@ commonwealthantiques.com. Happy Antiquing!
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“Lion King� roars returns to the Kennedy Center Leonard Banks Hakuna matata is all the rage in Washington, DC. Simply amazing is the best way to describe the return Kennedy Center engagement of Disney’s The Lion King. Whether it was Julie Taymor’s direction or colorful costume designs, the epic six-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical play was an immediate hit from the time the actors entered the opera house. Woven into the fabric of the animated 1994 adaptation were humanoid puppets wearing an array of intricate costumes descending/ ascending onto the stage and from the aisles. Taymor left nothing to the imagination as the play captivated a packed audience with an array of interpersonal relationships, cutting-edge choreography and intense drama. The glue that magically held the musical together was the music of Elton John and lyrics of Tim Rice.
The opening scene at Pride Rock, with ensemble and Rafiki (Tshidi Manye) singing “Circle of Life� is an example of the play’s ability to captivate the audience with music and Serengeti humanoid puppets. The pulsating spectacle methodically told the story of Scar’s rise to power after scheming to dethrone his brother, Mufasa—while casting Mufasa’s son, Simba, into exile. Heroes, villains and whimsical supporting characters (Timon, Pumba and Zazu) broadened the play’s sense of depth, while entertaining entire families. The curtain for The Lion King opens from Tuesday to Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m., with matinees scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition, there is a 1:30 p.m. matinee scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, Wednesday, July 30 and Wednesday, Aug. 13. The North American tour will celebrate its 5,000th performance
on Sunday, July 13. “The Kennedy Center is proud to be the home of the 5,000th touring performance of The Lion King,� Kennedy Center vice president for Theater Programming Max Woodward said. “We are so happy to offer Washington audiences another opportunity to enjoy this exciting production, and I encourage everyone to purchase their tickets while they are still available.� Tickets for The Lion King are still on sale at the Kennedy Center Box office or by calling Instant Charge at (202) 467-4600. The Lion King is currently in its seventeenth year, and it is the highest grossing Broadway show in New York history. A worldwide sensation, The Lion King is the second show in history to reach audiences with five productions running 10 or more years. More importantly, The Lion King has played in 19 countries and on every continent except Antarctica.
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Jimmy Salyers has a plan. For everything, always, he has a plan. That’s just who he is. In school, in life, in sports, as a lifelong coach and the current president of KGYAA, he has a plan. He’s always had one. In 2011 his plan changed when his daughter Julianna was born with Down syndrome. That took his breath away. He says “It was scary not knowing what was going to happen, what life was going to be like for her and for the rest of us and I wondered if I was strong enough to handle it.� Then he caught his breath and in true Jimmy fashion he started a new plan. Like all good plans, his new one began with research. He says “What really freaks you out is the unknown. Emotionally it was rough because we had more questions than answers. We still have questions but we’re starting to learn some of the answers. She is amazing. We are going to do whatever we can for her.� You should know Jimmy executes his plans with military precision. His attention to detail is legendary. He is involved in every aspect of KGYAA. He gives you his best and he expects your best in return. As a coach he will accept nothing less. Football is a tough sport and he is a tough coach. Anyone who coaches with him or against him knows they better come prepared because he will be. He believes in discipline, hard work and above all you must stick to the plan. One of the things he learned while developing his new plan, early intervention is the key to success. So at age 2 Julianna was enrolled in the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program here in King George. ECSE is for kids with special needs, ages 2-4. The program is designed to give them the extra educational support they need so they are ready to start kindergarten with their peers. Jimmy says before Julianna was born he didn’t even know ECSE existed, but now it’s a big part of his life. When the folks at ECSE reached out to KGYAA to invite them to join their Ability Coalition, Jimmy and the board at KGYAA jumped at the chance. The coalition is comprised of several community organizations that come to the school weekly for a special gym session where the kids learn different games and activities. This year the kids learned baseball from KG Little League, gymnastics from Parks and Rec., Zumba dance from the YMCA and football from KGYAA. When the KGYAA session began, Jimmy arrived prepared as usual. He had done his research. He had all of his equipment and his volunteers. And of course he had his plan. KGYAA completed 11 weekly sessions and Jimmy was always there. He laughs when he talks about those sessions. “Some days I planned to do drills but my plan changed because the kids had other ideas, so we did what they wanted to do instead. It was okay though because we always had fun.� When asked what he wanted to tell people about his experience he replied, “I want people to know about these kids and I want the kids to have more opportunities. Every team I’ve ever coached is made up of kids with different abilities. Some can throw harder, some can run faster, but they all get to play. That’s how you make
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Graham takes pole vaulting to the next level Leonard Banks Sports editor
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KGHS senior, Jonathan Graham is determined to fulfill his dream of winning both State and National first place pole vault championships.
Jonathan Graham is not satisfied with just being one of the best pole vault athletes in the state; his ultimate goal is to be number one. Although he finished second behind E.C. Glass graduate Michael Crawford for first place by one jump, he tied Crawford with a 14’6� jump. He is literally a jump from reaching his dreams of becoming a state champion. Along with Crawford, the rising King George High School senior later qualified for Emerging Elite Class, at North Carolina A&T, in Greensboro, N.C., in the annual New Balance Outdoor National Championship. Graham has the distinction of being the 10th athlete to compete in National - and the second as a KGHS individual to compete in the renowned competition. With the exception of Dwight Norris (110-meter hurdles), the other eight athletes competed in teams of four in relay events. Earlier in the year, during the VHSL 4A Indoor State Track & Field Championship, Graham finished second in the state, with a 14’ jump, losing by one jump to Carlos Curevas from Amherst High School. Graham has qualified for the state champion-
ship since his freshman year. Graham’s goal for state and national competition is to reach heights of 16’ and above, which would inevitably give him the status of champion in his chosen sport. In spite of his success, Graham has faced challenges. On Dec. 6, shortly before the first indoor track & field meet, he and a fellow student were involved in a car accident. Graham sustained an eye injury that required surgery on three different occasions. “The recovery was slow, because I had to have surgery every three to four weeks,� Graham said. “It took nearly four weeks away from practicing.� According to his father, Robert, the glass touched the lens of the eye, causing a cataract. During the stages of recovery Graham had to make physical adjustments in order to recapture his familiar championship form. “It was difficult at first, because I didn’t have any depth perception,� Graham said. “I really had to rely on form, and remembering how I would run the runway. Most importantly, I had to remember when to plant my feet.� Pole vault athletes have to rely on speed, finesse (planting feet), and focusing on bending their bodies
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to reach heights three times their height. In the case of Graham, he has the combination of speed and strength. More importantly, he has the support of his father, who attends both his practices and meets. “It helps having him nearby,� Graham said. “It’s always nice to ask him what I am doing wrong or right.� As a sophomore, Graham broke the school record, set in 1984 with a 13’6� jump. “When you’re jumping, you don’t want to jump straight into the pole; your goal is to jump up,� Graham said. “It’s a lot like the other field jumps, except you’re jumping with a pole in your hands.� Track & field competition is a staple in the Graham household. Graham’s older brother Robert is a stand-
out weight and hammer thrower for the Christopher Newport University Captains. Graham’s father started it all during his days as a 1600-meter runner at KGHS (1975-1980). Upon reflection, Graham realizes he still has a lot to learn before competing in college. Currently, he is attending a pole-vaulting camp at the College of William of Mary. Tribe track & field assistant coach Brian Hunter will be directing the camp. While his passion for track & field occupies his athletic goals, his quest for a career in biology or physics is paramount on the list of his professional goals. “Ultimately I would like to go to the Olympics, and if there was a way for me to have a career as a pole vault athlete I would do it,� Graham said.
Black Dog Paddle returns to Dahlgren Marine Center
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Sierra Devalt (left) listens intently, as Maria Shultz (right) explains the proper procedures for entering the water, on a paddle-board. Leonard Banks Sports editor On Saturday, the Black Dog Paddle Company, under the supervision of Maria Shultz returned to Dahlgren, VA to teach the fastest growing water sport in the country,
paddle boarding. With two eager King George Middle School students, in the form of 12-year-old Sierra Devalt, and 11-year-old Justin Hockaday, Shultz instructed her captive audience on the importance of water safety, and the proper way to use a canoe-like paddle, while
standing on a long board. “I spent ten years beating up my body as a rock climber and hiker,� Shultz said. “After I discovered paddle-boarding, I found something more mellow that I could do with my dog.� Shultz also wrote a book on training dogs to ride SUP. She is a nationally recognized professional SUP instructor. Known also as SUP (stand up paddleboard) the sport is quickly captivating the interest of thousands of water, fitness enthusiasts throughout the country. It offers a standard core workout that is similar to swimming, and cycling. In short it offers the average person or child, 11 and up, an opportunity relieve stress, while enjoying nature. Initially, the company came to Dahlgren in the spring (May 31). Black Dog will host teach paddleboarding on three more occasions (July 26, August 2, September 13). Along with SUP instruction Shultz provided her youthful adventurers a two-hour Eco-tour along the Machodoc Creek. The class was provid-
ed with SUP boards (non-inflatable, inflatable), paddle, PFD, and leash. The class was sponsored by the King George Parks & Recreation Department, while partnering with Chris Simms, the co-owner of Dahlgren Marine Center. “This is a great partnership between recreation, and business,� KGP&R director Tim Smith said. “Chris and I have been talking for a number of years about the programming water projects together (kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding). SUP paddle-boarding originated in an ancient form with Hawaiian Kings, but was reinvented in the 1960’s as a way for instructors to
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view the water around them. Thrilled to open her property up to KGP&R activities, Simms echoed the thoughts of Smith. “This is a nice wide area to learn water activities in a safe manner,� Sims said. “We’re trying to increase the awareness of on the water activities. For some crazy reason, some people don’t know we’re here.�
Originally the marina was known as Jack’s Marina. The home of Simms, also Dahlgren Marine Center is the former residence of Elizabeth Quesenberry. After the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, fugitive John Wilkes Booth attempted to use the home as a place of concealment.
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After having a stellar exhibition meet, Caressa Hall (left) and Andrew Stuart (right, sitting) take a well-earned rest.
A new season and a new home are upon us. The Navy Base gave the Sharks 48 years of faithful support - we are thankful for that. We look forward to many years with the KG YMCA! Our first meet was an exhibition meet against Regency Park, which is in the Battlefield Division of the RSL. Our first girls’ swimmer of the week for the 2014 season is Caresse Hall, who is new to the Sharks, but not to competitive swimming as she was a member of KGHS swim team this past year. Her skills gained with the high school paid off at our first meet as she placed seventh in 100 meter freestyle with a time of 1:19.34, and fifth in 50 meter freestyle with a time of 34:52. What is so significant about her 50 meter freestyle time is that she had slipped and injured her ankle after swimming the 100 freestyle event. Despite obvious pain, she insisted on swimming her second event (50 meter free) and still posted a third
best time for the team. She wanted to swim her third event (breaststroke) but at ALL her coaches’ insistence, she scratched. This took courage and dedication, and we sincerely appreciate her effort. Way to go, Caresse! Our first boys’ Swimmer of the Week is fairly new to competitive swimming. This is the second year on the Sharks team for seven-year old Andrew Stuart; however, this past year he has also been doing year round swimming, as well. Despite his young age, he has definitely benefitted from his swimming experiences. Andrew placed third in 25 meter free with a time of 23.69; and second in 25 meter butterfly with a time of 32.78. His fast freestyle helped the 8 and under boys’ freestyle A-relay team earn a first place finish; and his freestyle time has earned him a place on the Boys’ 18&U 125 meter A-Relay team for the next meet against Salem Fields. His head coach also noticed at last week’s meet that
he’s got some savvy dance moves (performed with his teammates at the Clerk of Course!). Andrew also works hard at practice and loves to help out as much as possible. We like your positive attitude and winning ways, Andrew! The Dahlgren Sharks hosted the first meet of the 2014 Rappahannock (RSL) summer season against the Regency Park Rapids (a Battlefield Division team) on Wednesday, June 18. This was an exhibition meet (the Sharks are in the Patriot Division) so there was no scoring. First, second, and third places were still recognized; and individual and relay times were earned and established. Triple Wins were also noted and although there was only one for Dahlgren, it was a first for eight year old Andriana Minero. She placed first in 25 meter free (19.75); 25 meter butterfly (25.50); and 25 meter breaststroke (33.84). Other first place finishes (all times are in meters) enjoyed by the
Sharks were: Katie Poley (6) – (25 free, 23.69); Reyna Cusworth (7) – (25 backstroke, 29.53); Ben Tidwell (7) – (25 backstroke, 28.62); Gabriela Thompson (13) – (50 backstroke, 34.75); Julian Bonilla-Vazquez (16) – (50 free, 26.25); and Ricardo BonillaVazquez (17) – (100 free, 54.82 and 50 butterfly, 27.10). Relay times with first place finishes (all times are in meters) were: Girls 8&Under 100 freestyle (Andrea Vazquez, Katie Poley, Arwen Downum, Adriana Minero) (1:42.19); Boys 8&Under 100 freestyle (Andrew Stuart, Ben Tidwell, Malachi Caballero, Kristian Henderson) (1:44.78); Girls 9-10 100 freestyle (Maria Poley, Olivia McCullough, Anna Ackerman, Marie Macaluso) (1:14.13); and Girls 18&Under 125 freestyle (Adriana Minero, Marie Macaluso, Jenna Kapp, Gabriela Thompson, Madison DeClute) (1:23.63). The Sharks travel to Salem Fields for their next meet on Wednesday, June 25.
Eden Estate Eels dominate Grafton in exhibition Leonard Banks Sports editor Last Wednesday, the RSL American Division Grafton swim team was easily defeated by the Eden Estate Eels (284-183). The host Eels used their 150-member swim team to win 33 of 60 events. The Eels featured four double winners in the form of Kate Billingsley, Rudy Morrow, Mollie Billingsley and Billie Owen. Although Grafton began the meet with three consecutive wins, the Eels quickly answered Grafton with four straight wins, including a series of dominant performances throughout the rest of the meet.
On Wednesday, the Eels will open their dual meet regular season against Hopyard, while Grafton will travel to Chancellor. Eden Estate first place winners: Rudy Morrow, boys 13-18 100-yard backstroke, 54.09; girls 8 & under 100-yard freestyle relay, 1:23.01; boys 8 & under 100-yard freestyle relay, 1:38.77; girls 100-yard freestyle relay, 1:20.17; girls 11-12 100-yard freestyle relay, 1:18.16; girls 13-14 100-yard freestyle relay, 1:00.06; boys 13-14 100-yard freestyle relay, 56.23; girls 15-18 100 freestyle relay, 59.85; boys 15-18 100-yard freestyle relay, 49.34; Kendra Clark, girls 6 & under 25-yard freestyle, 30.62; Chase Oul-
lette, boys 6 & under 25-yard freestyle, 29.23; Mollie Billingsley, girls 8 & under 25-yard freestyle, 19.32; Braden Clatterbuck, boys 8 & under 25-yard freestyle, 18.95; Victoria Foringer, girls 9-10 25-yard freestyle, 16.73; Joy Eakins, girls 11-12 50yard freestyle, 39.72; Rudy Morrow, boys 15-18 50-yard freestyle, 25.12; Mollie Billingsley, girls 8 & under 25-yard butterfly, 26.32; Aiden Biffel, boys 8 & under 25-yard butterfly, 33.19; Kendra Kraisser, girls 9-10 25-yard butterfly, 21.02; Liv Martin, girls 13-14 50-yard butterfly, 34.24; Kolin Johnson, boys 13-14 50-yard butterfly, 31.01; Heather Albert, girls 15-18 50-yard butterfly, 33.99;
Billy Owen, boys 15-18 50-yard butterfly, 27.89; Kate Billingsley, girls 8 & under 25-yard backstroke, 23.44; Braden Clatterbuck, boys 8 & under 25-yard backstroke, 25.16; Mollie Howell, girls 15-18 50-yard backstroke, 38.62; Stephen Hunt, boys 15-18 50-yard backstroke, 29.79; Kate Billingsley, girls 8 & under 25yard breaststroke, 28.82; CJ Crocker, boys 8 & under 25-yard backstroke, 33.70; Haley McKay, girls 13-14 50yard breaststroke, 43.74; Benjamin Foringer, boys 13-14 50-yard breaststroke, 39.58; Samantha Tubbs, girls 15-18 50-yard breaststroke, 40.48; Billy Owen, boys 13-14 100-yard IM, 104.99.
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Challenger British Soccer Camp invades King George Leonard Banks Sports editor
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For one week, the Challenger Soccer coaching staff coached kids, ages 3-14, the fundamentals of soccer.
Challenger British Soccer Camp (CBSC) director Dale Stokes will always remember his sports experience in King George. For one week, he and two CBSC assistants gave 32 kids, ages 3-14, a clinic on the fundamentals of soccer. “Basically, we’re trying to teach them the fundamental skills of soccer,” Stokes said. “We have a set structure in place so that campers who stay the full time will learn the basic skills.” Established in 1985, CBSC has impacted the United States as the number one sports camp organization in the country. Currently, the CBSC has 3,500 camps and 120,000 kids under its auspices. In addition, the organization coaches nearly 50,000 players in their year-round club trainer programs. Throughout the week, kids 3-14 years old experience one-on-one coaching from Stokes and his two assistants, Danny Common and Michael Fletcher. Kids were given the option of full or half days. Because of 90-degree temperatures, the camp took place inside the King George High School gymnasium. One of the objectives of the camp
was to combine fun and soccer education. For example, each morning the camp focused on sharpening soccer skills, and during the afternoon portion of the camp, centered on games. On Mondays, kids learned the proper dribbling techniques. Kids were given a full dose of passing and shooting on Tuesday and Wednesday. During the remainder of the week, they focused on a variety of camp activities. The afternoon session featured a variety of games such as Austin Powers, Doctor Doctor and Cowboys & Indians. Coincidentally with the World Cup capturing the world’s interest, campers were placed into color-based
“Although we focus on individual skills, we’re trying to teach them teamwork. Along with teamwork, they learn to socialize as they have fun.”
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teams representing each competing team in the tournament. In addition, campers were given the task of learning certain facts about the country they represented. “Although we focus on individual skills, we’re trying to teach them teamwork,” Stokes said. “Along with teamwork, they learn to socialize as they have fun.”
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Downhill run: Racers compete in Soap Box Derby Marty van Duyne
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FREDERICKSBURG -- It was all downhill for 105 competitors in the 18th Annual Rappahannock Regional Soap Box Derby on June 14. Several area students participated, with three King George youngsters racking up some extra miles close to home before the downhill run on William St. Hill. Lucy, Oscar, and Frank Vendetti practiced for the Derby on the hill that runs from the Journal Press offices to the Community Care Clinic parking lot at the bottom of Journal Pkwy. Their dad, Vince Vendetti said he didn’t gauge the grade of the Journal Pkwy. hill, but noted that William St. is a lot longer and said, “It gave the kids a chance to practice handling the car.” Oscar Vendetti competed in the Stock Division in car 301 sponsored by Carroll’s Automotive and J’s Cars. Lucy Vendetti raced in Stocks in car 206
sponsored by Simpson’s Lawn Care. Frank Vendetti raced in Super Stock division in Car 329 sponsored by Roxbury Mills. The Vendetti’s have competed in the Fredericksburg race for four years. Although none of them won this year their practice put them in good stead against their competitors, with all three winning numerous heats. Local area Stock drivers included Harli Ingram of Warsaw in the Rappahannock Motors car, Mason Long and Taylor Meadows of King George racing in Pizarro Grocery and Stine Chiropractic cars, respectively. Meadows finished the race in the top four. Super Stock drivers from King George were Haley Heflin in a Pizarro Grocery car and Madeline Johnson driving the WFLS car. The All American Soap Box Derby organization (www.AABD.org) in-
creased the age limit this year to 18. However the participant must not be over age by Aug. 14, 2014. The Fredericksburg “The Free Lance-Star Cox Classic Soap Box Derby” includes a Super Kids Division for special needs racers age 9 to 18. The entrants are paired with previous champion drivers in a two-seater car. Race Director Alvin Staples said champions Heather Burgess of Stafford and Barbour Ulrich of Spotsylvania were at the wheel this year. The Fredericksburg race has maintained a status quo on number of annual participants according to Staples and everyone from rookies to veterans are welcome to participate. “Caroline Coleman, this year’s Stock division winner is a first time racer,” said Staples. “I think it’s a wonderful unique opportunity for the kids and wish more parents would take advantage of the
2014 Soap Box Derby Division Champions Stock - Caroline Coleman, 12 of Woodford Super Stock - Olivia Askew, 15 of Spotsylvania Masters - Michael Burgess, 13 of Stafford Super Kids - Tyler Fry, 15 of Stafford Super Kids - Oxlee Rodriquez, Jr., 12 of Quantico The division winners will participate in the All American Soap Box Derby (AASBD) in Akron, Ohio from July 20 to 26.
program,” he said. “They just need to give us a call.” Details on “The Free Lance-Star Cox Classic Soap Box Derby” and contact information for race directors Alvin and Michele Staples can be found at http://FredericksburgSoapBox.com.
KGLL All-Star Team update Yorio inspires runners to support F.R.E.S.H20
Jim Roberts
The King George Little League (KGLL) 9-10 Baseball and Softball All Star teams commenced play this past weekend. Unfortunately, both teams opened with a loss to some tough competition but as of press time they were still alive in their respective tournaments. The Virginia District 15 tournaments determine which teams will represent the District in the Virginia State Tournaments, and perhaps to Region and the World Series (major divisions and above only). Players are selected to the All Star Teams by player vote with input from the coaches. The All Star Selection Committee recommends the players and the final rosters are approved by the Little League Board of Directors. All Star Managers and Coaches are selected by coaches’ votes and are also approved by the board. The selections of the KGLL Major and Senior Baseball and Softball All Star Teams are listed below. The Major Softball All Star Tournament starts this weekend in King William and the Major Baseball All Star Tournament will be played in Caroline. KGLL will be hosting the Senior Softball All Star Tournament at the Sealston Sports Complex starting on July 1st and the Senior Baseball Tournament will also start on the 1st at Middlesex. For more information, please visit KGLL’s website, www.kglittleleague. org or the Virginia District 15 website, www.eteamz.com/vadistrict15, for updates on all of the All Star Tournament action. See you at the field.
Leonard Banks Sports editor
Jim Roberts
Teams such as the King George Little League Minor Baseball champions Mets aspire to reach the status of All-Star. 2014 KGLL Little League (11-12) Softball All Star Team: Julianna Aguilar Kellie Bentz Jackie Bosworth Nicole Farland Makayla Fowler Chloe Lucas Morgan Pallone Hope Quinones Mackenzie Rollins Lauren Snow Madison Snow Wrayne Wynn Manager: Amy Bassett Coaches: Marc Bassett and Christine Farland
2014 KGLL Little League (11-12) Baseball All Star Team: Giovanni Augusti Nikolaus Buckwalter Drake Dalton Owen Darcy Wyatt Engel Shuma Gresham Jonah Kapp Ryan Moore Gabe Nesmith Samuel Soderland Kaleb Swanson Luke Ward Manager: Rick Buckwalter Coaches: Geoff Nesmith and Matt Swanson
2014 KGLL Senior Softball All Star Team: Kortney Beck Katie Bentz Dezaree Brown Caitlyn Crossman Melissa Crossman Autumn Dombrowskas Shannon Levi Mullen “MJ” Metcalf Maddison Perkins Elizabeth Setser Alissa Simms Manager: Eric Pace Coaches: Rick Crossman and Chris Bentz
2014 KGLL Senior Baseball All Star Team: Matthew Allen Nathan Brancheau Bailey Brown Brendan Dean Matthew DeGuzman Andrew Gimmellie Darrian Hodsden Ethan Howard Tyler Price Joey Rothenberger Dillon Schmitt Manager: Joe Rothenberger Coaches: DJ Price and Brian Dean
The Fredericksburg Rallies Efforts to Share Water (F.R.E.S.H20) project is alive and thriving. When most eighth graders were focused on video games, music and television, as an eighth grader, Spotsylvania resident Zachary Yorio decided to think outside the box. In 2008, he founded F.R.E.S.H20 as a mechanism for raising funds to drill wells for the people of Uganda. The small business fundraising endeavor soon transitioned into an annual 5K walk/run. Partnering with Ryan’s Well Foundation, F.R.E.S.H20 soon became a real business entity, as it rooted itself in the fundraising community by registering as a corporation, and nonprofit organization in Virginia, in
2010. Yorio’s fundraising idea has become an annual event in Spotsylvania. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 900 million people do not have access to clean drinking water. Currently, it costs over $5,000 to build a well in Uganda. In addition, nearly 2.6 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation worldwide. Children’s 1-mile Run Fredericksburg resident and nineyear-old runner Ailish Connell won the women’s 11 and under division with a time of 7:32. Twelve-year-old Spotsylvania runner Jayden Moon had the top overall children’s division time of the day (7:01). Moon also finished first in the 12 and over division. Fredericksburg resident and eight-year-old runner Gavin Bolton finished first in the men’s 11
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and under division with a time of 7:25. Charles Ehm finished first in the 12 and over men’s division with a time of 12:00. F.R.E.S.H20 adult runners Among a field of 65 runners, 29year-old Fredericksburg resident Andrea Hamlen was the women’s overall winner of the adult division with a time of 21:03. Dennis Billings from Woodbridge edged out McLean resident Ted Poulus (18:58) to become the men’s overall winner with a time of 18:48. King George runners Among the numerous King George participants, 42-year-old Pauline Owen won the women’s 40-49 division with a time of 26:32. Eighty-five and still going strong, Ferris Portner finished second in the 60 and over division with a time of 41:06.
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It’s Summertime, and the YMCA’s Summer Camp is Fun, Fun, Fun!
Temperatures May Become Deadly in Just Moments
The King George YMCA is busy with fun, summer activities these days at the Y. Its staff and local parents and children have started a 10-week Summer Day Camp that will include cookouts, bowling, a talent show, water activities and a trip to Kings Dominion. “Summer Day Camp is a great way to not only create lasting memories, but to also instill skills that benefit youth for life, said YMCA Executive Director Elizabeth Clark, “The Summer Day Camp environment provides youth with the opportunity to try new things, make new friends and just be a kid.” As the leader of the KG YMCA and one of the founders of the Summer Day Camp program, Clark has come up with a Lettermanlike Top 10 List of the ways Summer Day Camp impacts youth for life: 10. Social Interaction with peers and camp staff who are positive role models. 9. Community involvement. 8. Daily activities that focus on character development. 7. Weekly field trips that expose kids to culture, volunteerism, recreation and diversity. 6. An atmosphere that promotes healthy living and self-reliance.
RICHMOND — During warm weather, leaving pets, children or the elderly unattended in vehicles is dangerous and may be fatal. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) Highway Safety Office wants all Virginians to remember that hot vehicles can kill. “When outside temperatures are in the low 80s, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach deadly levels in only 10 minutes, even when parked in the shade,” said DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb, the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative. According to Safe Kids USA, heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehiclerelated deaths for children. Since 1998, more than 600 children in the United States – or one child every ten days – have died from heatstroke when left unattended in a vehicle or after gaining access to an unattended vehicle. Nearly 90 percent were children three and younger. Last year in 2013, 44 children died, one of the worst years on record. Children are at a high risk since their bodies heat up three to five times faster than adults.
Safety experts also urge parents and caregivers to lock their vehicles, including doors and the trunk, when they’re not using them. Keys and remote entry fobs should be kept out of children’s sight and reach. Teach kids that trunks are for transporting cargo and are not safe places to play. Not only are children and older adults vulnerable, but pets left in hot vehicles can also suffer from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, brain damage and death. Dogs and cats are prone to extreme heat since they cannot perspire and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet. “These kinds of tragedies are 100 percent preventable,” Holcomb said. “We want everyone to be on the lookout for kids, the elderly and pets left unattended in cars. Keep an eye out when you’re walking through the parking lot at your local grocery, shopping center, church or school.” If you see a child, older adult or pet unattended in a hot car, Safe Kids USA recommends you call 911 right away, rather than breaking into the vehicle or shattering the window. “Bystanders may be uncomfortable acting when they see a child or pet left alone, but they need to know that one call can save a life,” Holcomb said. “Emergency personnel would much rather respond to a false alarm than a fatality.”
5. Opportunity to build and enhance leadership skills. 4. Opportunity for youth to know their opinions are valued, and their voice is being heard. 3. Lifelong relationships. 2. An environment in which psychological and emotional safety is promoted. 1. Sure and simple Fun, FUN, FUN! In its sixth year of operation, the KG YMCA has become one of the most successful contributors in the area to the health, wellness and development of youth and to the citizens, in general. The King George Family YMCA has over 5500 members and assists over 300 families every month through the Y’s Open Doors Programs for membership and programs like the Summer Day Camp. For more information about the Summer Day Camp program, parents can contact Ericka Robinson at erobinson@family-ymca. org or call 540-775-9622. The King George Family YMCA Day Camp offers programs the entire summer for ages 5-14. The Y has memberships and programs based on income. Check out the Y’s Facebook page or website at www.family-ymca.org — Richard Leggitt
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OGVFD Chief’s Report for May According to Chief Michael Gutridge, a total of 37 emergency calls were dispatched to the Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department (OGVFD) during the month of May 2014. The all-volunteer department’s statistics included: 19 Emergency Medical Services life-threatening calls for assistance; 1 weather-related emergency; 1 structure fire; 3 public service calls; 2 motor vehicle collisions with injuries; 2 motor vehicle collisions without injuries; 2 aircraft standbys; and 7 other calls that were dispatched, but cancelled while en route to the scene. Average statistics included 7 members responding within 8 minutes of being dispatched, for a total of 242 man-hours for the month. While most of OGVFD’s responses are within its immediate area (33 out of 37 in May), the firefighters/ emergency responders also provide aid to neighboring emergency service providers, and appreciate the same in return. During the month of May 2014, OGVFD provided mutual aid assistance to Colonial Beach VFD on 2 occasions, and to Westmoreland and Kinsale once each.
Classifieds HELP WANTED Richmond TimesDispatch; Adult newspaper routes available in Northern Neck Region area. Carriers are independent contractors. Please contact Lonnie Briggs @ 804-775-2765. 6/25. Administrative Assistant for Dahlgren United Methodist Church. Part time salaried position under direct supervision of the pastor. Duties include maintaining church files and assisting the pastor in all matters of church administration. Must be a Christian and a member in good standing with her/his chosen church. Familiarity with office computer applications required. Salary commensurate with experience. Submit resume to fax number 540-663-3004 or email office@dahlgrenumc.org. 6/25b Fox Towne Adult Day Care Center is now hiring for part time RN’s, LPN’s and Medical Technician also Volunteers are needed. Located conveniently on Rt. 3 in King George near the courthouse. To apply please call 540-775-5502. unfb
BENEFIT/ Fundraiser The CBVFD will have it’s “1st Annual All You Can Eat” Shrimp Feast on July 5th from 4PM 7PM at the fire house. Indoor & Outdoor Dining. Adults: $25.00, Children 6 - 12 $10.00 & Children 6 & Under-Free. Price includes a chance at the door prize (value up to $500.00) Beer Tickets for Sale on Site. (Not included in Ticket Price) Call (804) 224-7255 for more info and Tickets, or see members. 7/2
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 13247 Ridge Road, King George, VA 22485 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated January 24, 2008, and recorded at Instrument Number 20080125000004650 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for King George County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $183,162.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at 9483 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485 on: July 28, 2014 at 11:30 AM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon, all rights and privileges thereto appurtenant, situate, lying and being in the Shiloh Magisterial District of King George County, Virginia, and containing 1.00 acre as shown on a Plat of survey made by Robert L. Downing, CLS dated March 21, 1969, recorded in Deed Book 100, Page 426 (incorrectly referenced ad Deed Book 100, Page 46 on Deed Recorded in Deed Book 0578 Page 047) in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia., and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $17,000.00, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, in cash or cashier’s check payable to the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE will be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee’s fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the Seller’s attorneys at settlement, a fee of $445.00 for review of the settlement documents. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosenberg & Associates, LLC (Attorney for Commonwealth Trustees, LLC) 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301-907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
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Rappahannock Community College, a two-campus institution serving a rural 12-county area in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, seeks applicants for evening adjuncts at our King George site to teach transfer level classes for the Fall 2014 semester in the following disciplines:
Chemistry Adjunct Instructor
Qualifications Required: MS in Chemistry or related field with 18 graduate hours in discipline. Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources. Qualifications Preferred: Teaching experience in discipline.
Physics Adjunct Instructor
Qualifications Required: MS in Physics or related field with 18 graduate hours in discipline. Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources. Qualifications Preferred: Teaching experience in discipline.
Spanish Adjunct Instructor
Qualifications Required: Master’s in Spanish or related field with 18 graduate hours in discipline. Candidates
should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources. Qualifications Preferred: Teaching experience in discipline.
Math Instructor
Qualifications Required: MS in Math or related with field with 18 graduate hours in discipline. Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources. Qualifications Preferred: Teaching experience in discipline.
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Qualifications Required: Master’s in Nursing or Health and Wellness with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline. Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources Qualifications Preferred: College teaching experience in discipline.
• The College desires candidates with a commitment to the community college mission and experience working in a diverse student population, including adult learners and at-risk students. The successful candidate will be committed to academic excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, assessment, program and course development, and creating a collegial environment of civility, collaboration and open communication. The college strives for a faculty of content experts who are also knowledgeable about best practices, innovative strategies, and instructional technologies that support teaching and learning. • Salary is commensurate with education and experience. A FULLY completed Commonwealth of Virginia employment application, CV, cover letter describing qualifications, and a complete set of unofficial transcripts are required. Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application. To apply, please visit http://jobs.virginia.gov. Only online applications from this site will be accepted. Questions about this position may be directed to jobs@rappahannock.edu. Applications from minorities and women are strongly encouraged. Rappahannock Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, or disability in recruiting and employment. Inquiries related to the college’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Human Resources Manager, 12745 College Drive, Glenns, Virginia 23149.
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’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 Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “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.” 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.
ALL KING GEORGE COUNTY BUSINESSES REMINDER
King George County Business, Professional, Occupational Licenses MUST be filed with the Commissioner of the Revenue by March 3, 2014. Payment is due on or before June 30, 2014.
Jo Ann H. Ando Commissioner of the Revenue 10459 Courthouse Dr., Ste. 101 King George, VA 22485-3865 (540) 775-4664 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KING GEORGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The King George County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday July 8, 2014, in the Robert H. Combs Board Room of the Revercomb Administration Building at 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia. Case Number 14-06-Z02: Request by Frank B. Taylor, Limited Family Partnership, LLP, to rezone Tax Map 21, Parcel 49A from Limited Agricultural (A-1) to Industrial (I). The property contains 43.28 acres and is located on the north side of Route 3 (Kings Highway) approximately 1 mile east of the intersection of Routes 3 (Kings Highway) and 665 (Birchwood Road). The property is zoned Limited Agricultural (A-1) and the minimum lot size in the A-1 Zoning District is 10 acres and the requested zoning is Industrial (I) and the minimum area required for Industrial Zoning is 10 acres and the minimum site size within the 10 acres is 80,000 square feet. The King George County Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as being within the Route 3/West Primary Settlement Area which recommends that Industrial development be limited to the triangle created by Route 3, Route 665 and Route 605; and that industrial development provide site design to enhance the rural view sheds along Route 3 and 605 with densities between 3 to 10 acres per lot in an Industrial Park setting. Residential densities in the outlying areas should be in the range of 1 dwelling unit per 2 to 10 acres with the lower densities in areas along Route 3 and the higher densities in the northern portion of the Area. The proposed use is industrial. Documents related to the above cases are available for public inspection during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Department of Community Development, King George County Revercomb Administration Building. The public is invited to attend the above scheduled hearings and to express their views on the above cases. Those who are unable to attend the public hearings may submit their comments in writing to the Director of Community Development, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 104, King George, Virginia 22485, prior to the scheduled hearings.
By Order of the King George County Planning Commission 6/25/14, 7/2/14
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Take care of your hunting dog this summer Mark Fike During the summer, it is tempting to not work your four-legged hunting partner and let them lie in the shade. After all, with temperatures nearing 100 degrees last week, it would seem almost cruel to give your dog a workout, right? I disagree, with some exclusions, of course. My opinion on the matter is that not working your hunting dog all summer long, and then expecting them to be up to par come fall, when you want a perfect retrieve or long, hard chase, is not only unrealistic, but probably mean, too. I will offer that I am NOT a DVM. However, I have had extensive experience with one of my dogs having heat exhaustion. This led me to consult several DVMs and read up on the subject to educate myself
Below: Working your dog in the water will help them stay cool..
as much as I could. Dogs, like humans, can get fat and lazy and out of shape if left to their own devices. The problem with not working a dog during the summer, is that few, if any, dogs have free run of the entire countryside, and therefore most are stuck in a kennel, on a line, in the house or in a pen where they get little to no exercise. That being said though, dog handlers MUST take precautions when exercising their dogs in the summer. Before starting on any aggressive or moderate training regimen with your dog, plenty of water should be available. Second, all hunters that own dogs should have a rectal thermometer available for their dogs in the event that heat stroke or heat exhaustion is suspected. Some people prefer the digital thermometers with a flexible tip (so the thermometer is not accidently broken off inside the dog). A dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normal body temperature should read between 100 and 102.5 F. Some dogs may vary, slightly. Get a baseline for your canine partner before going to training. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to know their normal temperature anyway. Dogs can overheat faster than humans. We sweat; they pant. Panting is not very efficient. The best time to work your hunting dog during the summer is very early in the morning before it gets too hot. Some might argue that working them in the late evening is good. Often our summertime temperatures are still quite high even at 7 PM. Working a dog early in the morning provides for a cooler environment that has settled after hours of darkness. Not only is morning better for working a dog, but if you are training your dog away from your home or kennel, consider the ride back. A ride in the back of a pickup (IF your dog is trained to stay put) out of a kennel might be ok since the wind will help cool them off. But, if the sun is up, the metal in the truck bed will be hot. Bedliners are also very hot and soak up heat. This can burn the pads on a dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feet. If it is hot, putting a dog inside a kennel
is not a good idea, unless it is extremely well-ventilated. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to think about the smell of a hot dog inside a vehicle. However, putting your dog inside your vehicle if you have had the air conditioning running for a few minutes might not be a bad idea if they appear overheated. Currently, we have a Lab that we are training, and she works hard. Working dogs, like hunting dogs, often donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know when to stop. We used to have a Lab that would run until he literally dropped, just to please us. He never learned, but I sure did. We had to stop him. Know your dog. Some dogs will give you signs that they need a break. They may not show interest in the task at hand, they may slow down or they may simply lie down. Take these signals seriously. Let the dog rest, give them water and stop the training. If you have plenty of water on hand, and you should, wash the dog down. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use cold water; use cool water. A kiddie pool is excellent for this task as the dog can lie in it until they feel they are ok. The best place to cool off a dog is their underside, where there is less hair and fur. The neck area is also a good location for fresh, cool water. Some major arteries and vessels are near the surface of the inner quarters, too. If you have a hose, and you want to offer a stream of water to the dog, in which to put their mouth (to cool their gums), then do so. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spray water directly into the mouth. It may end up in the lungs. A dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gums should be pink, but not red or dark-colored. In summary, do take the time to work your hunting dog this summer. However, do it during cooler weather, like the mornings, on overcast days or days with lower humidity. Keep training sessions short. Water dogs, such as Labs, enjoy plunging in anyway, so schedule training at the river or in a pond. But, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t assume that just because they are in the water, they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overheat. Take care to avoid letting them drink brackish water, as it has salt content with which to be concerned. Know your dog
Above: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overlook training sessions during the summer. Just work your training schedule during the evening or early morning hours when it is cooler for both the dog and you. and let them tell you when they have had enough. Taking time to keep your dog in shape and tuned-up now will pay off big in the fall when you want to hunt. Lastly, be sure to check your dogs and yourselves for ticks. There are plenty of ticks out there this year.
June 28 - Camp almost in your own backyard at an award winning Virginia State Park for Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Great American Backyard Campoutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; RICHMOND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; To celebrate the June 28 Great American Backyard Campout (GABC), you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to travel much farther than your backyard to one of the 36 Virginia State Parks. All of Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state parks offer special programs for the annual event, designed to get more families outdoors and enjoying nature through camping. The National Wildlife Federation sponsors the event nationally.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is something extraordinary about being surrounded by nature at night in your tent,â&#x20AC;? said Craig Seaver, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) interim state parks director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Across the country, state parks are close to home and where most people learn to camp and enjoy the outdoors.â&#x20AC;? DCR manages Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning state parks. Fourteen parks are offering June 28 overnight group camping and activi-
ties: Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster, Caledon State Park in King George, Claytor Lake State Park in Dublin, False Cape in Virginia Beach, Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, Holliday Lake State Park in Appomattox, Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, James River State Park in Gladstone, Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, New River Trail State Parks in Max Meadows, Powhatan State Park in Powha-
tan, Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane and Wilderness Road State Park in Ewing. Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge had an overnight event June 21. The GABC events are designed to provide families new to camping the help they need to develop a lifetime passion; but they are also fun for veteran campers. Even parks that do not offer camping are having special GABC camping opportunities. Some
DMV offices closed Friday and Saturday for the 4th of July Buckle up, drive sober, and avoid distractions this Holiday RICHMOND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; All Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) customer service centers (CSCs) will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, 2014 in observance of Independence Day. DMV will re-open for service on Monday, July 7, 2014.
Crash Statistics There were 1,139 crashes during the Fourth of July holiday period last year (July 4-7, 2013) resulting in seven fatalities. Of those fatalities: â&#x20AC;˘ 43% were alcohol-related. â&#x20AC;˘ 43% were speed-related â&#x20AC;˘ 14% were alcohol and speed-related. â&#x20AC;˘ 75% percent of the automobile fatality victims were unbelted. â&#x20AC;˘ Three fatality victims were on motorcycles.
Also, some DMV Select locations, which are operated by local governments or private citizens, operate outside of the state holiday closing schedule. There are more than 50 DMV Selects across the state, which process vehicle-related trans-
Outdoor Report Fishing Fishing continues to be good, although it has gone into a summer pattern. Rappahannock River â&#x20AC;&#x201D; We heard very little about the Rappahannock this week. What we did hear is that bream in the tributaries are reportedly biting and that catfish have come out of their spawning lull and are hungry for cut bait and eels. Potomac River â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Aqua Land in Southern Maryland reports that anglers are catching croaker and spot, right off the beach now. Squid and shrimp are the baits of choice. Some nice croaker are caught below the bridge, as well. Catfish are hitting well all over the river. Nightcrawlers has been a favorite catfish bait. Ponds â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The topwater bite is on, early and late, and the plastic worm and summer pattern has taken over. Fish slower and deeper with the heat. Crappie have also finished spawning and are hitting minnows off the lily pads. Fish deeper and work the minnows around. Hunting Run Reservoir was good this week for small bass and chain pickerel. Chain pickerel and bass were hitting minnows and small spoons. Motts Run Reservoir reported some nice catfish action on chicken livers. One was 23 inches long. A
citation redear was also caught this week off the pier. Small bass are also hitting well on a variety of baits. Saltwater â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Croaker are hitting very consistently downriver from us on both the Potomac and Rappahannock. Squid and shrimp tend to be the best. Tappahannock and Colonial Beach are great spots to get a nice limit. Captain Ryan Rogers of the Midnight Sun (804) 580-0245 is now at Virginia Beach. The spadefish bite has been fair to good, while offshore, the tuna and Mahi Mahi bite has been good. Shark fishing on Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boat has been very good. The lower Bay has been great for cobia, good for flounder, and fair for drum. A few bluefish are in the Bay, as well as spot, croaker and puppy drum. Off the Virginia Beach front, there are Spanish in 30 feet of water. Mark Fike Above, right: Chain pickerel were biting well at Hunting Run Reservoir. Use minnows to catch them or small keeper-sized bass. All bass over 16 inches at Hunting Run Reservoir must be released. Right: Croaker of good sizes are biting in local waters now. Colonial Beach, Aqua Land and Tappahannock are all reporting good catches.
actions including registration renewals, titles and license plates. Driver licenses and ID card services are not available at DMV Select offices. To find out if a DMV Select in your area is open on a state holiday, visit dmvNow.com/DMVSelect. During the Fourth of July holiday weekend, law enforcement will be out in full force, cracking down on drivers who are not obeying the law. DMVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Virginia Highway Safety Office reminds Virginians to designate a sober driver before the Fourth of July celebration begins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To prevent a tragedy from occurring this holiday, do not drive after drinking any alcohol, period,â&#x20AC;? said DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb, the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Highway Safety Representative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even one drink can adversely affect a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reaction time and his or her ability to operate a motor vehicle. With the added traffic during the summer months, be sure to designate a sober driver before heading to your cook-out or Independence Day celebration.â&#x20AC;? DMV stresses that distracted driving is dangerous and potentially deadly. Texting or reading text messages while driving is illegal for all drivers, no matter their age. Texting while driving is a primary offense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The safety of Virginians on the road is a top priority for DMV,â&#x20AC;? said Holcomb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buckle up, drive sober and avoid distractions. Every driver should heed these safety tips this summer and all year round.â&#x20AC;?
parks offer camping equipment and four of the programs are free. For a complete list of GABC events including prices and registration information go to http://tiny.cc/ywvvgx. Virginia has 24 state parks that offer camping on a regular basis. To make camping reservations for the weekend of June 28 or anytime, call 800-933-PARK (7275) or reserve online at www.virginiastateparks.gov. Also use that address for informa-
tion on all state park programming by clicking on â&#x20AC;&#x153;What to do.â&#x20AC;? Whether camping in a state park or in your backyard, you can take the National Wildlife Federation campout pledge at http://www. nwf.org/great-american-backyardcampout.aspx. Participating in the Great American Backyard Campout is part of Virginia State Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthlong celebration of National Great Outdoors Month.
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