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S&P upgrades King George’s financial ratings to ‘AA+’ Phyllis Cook The King George Board of Supervisors got good news last week from Travis Quesenberry, county administrator, who informed them that the financial rating agency Standard & Poor’s has upgraded the county’s bond rating again.

The county’s rating has gone up from ‘AA’ to ‘AA+.’

The news was provided at the meeting on June 24, with a credit profile document by S&P distributed by Quesenberry dated the day before.

The release from S&P indicated the county’s long term rating was revised to ‘Stable.’

In addition, the S&P upgrades included

the King George Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) lease revenue bonds from ‘AA-’ to ‘AA’ Quesenberry provided the news as part of his meeting report, saying, “I think this is very good news for King George County.”

Two supervisors commented on the news.

Chairman Joe Grzeika told Quesenberry, “I think you understate the importance of this.

These upgrades are critical for our taxpayers and a demonstration of how this county is run and managed.”

Grzeika went on to note the details in the assessment, adding, “They dig into things.

Robyn (Shugart, director of finance) has to go through a number of questions and responses they ask for. They have a call with

the county administrator, the chairman and the finance director to go through and quiz us on how we’re doing, what we’re doing and where we’re going.”

He added, “I think it speaks volumes because here’s a third party with no reason to want to upgrade us. And to do that in this economy, I just think – to our staff and the folks that are maintaining the business, and to the board for having the wherewithal and understanding to make those sometimes tough decisions, but for the right reason and to do the right things. It makes a difference.

And this just validates those things. I think we should be very, very proud of these – having two in one year is amazing.”

It was only five months ago that Supervisors

got the news that Fitch Ratings had upgraded the county’s bond rating from ‘AA-’ to ‘AA.’ That news was provided at the meeting earlier this year on Feb. 24.

Supervisor Dale Sisson also commented, saying, “It might be worth pointing out a couple of sentences in the outlook, which is where the rating agency provides its long term projection. It says, ‘The stable outlook reflects our view of King George’s strong finances supported by a strong economy and financial management policies.’”

Sisson added, “They are even talking about stability with the possibility of seeing an improvement in the rating above AA+. For a rural county in the United States, that’s a pretty big deal.”

Grzeika agreed, adding, “At 25,000 people.

I’ve looked and there’s not a whole lot of counties at 25,000 people that have their own individual ratings. That’s not a given, that’s not a requirement. So, I think it’s significant.”

The S&P Ratings Services summary document provided a review of the following credit factors responsible for the upgrade.

STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY It says a strong local economy is “anchored by the Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center.” It notes the base is the county’s largest employer, with 5,000 civilian and military personnel and 4,000 contract employees. It

Eagle returns to King George Released at Lands End Wildlife Management Area Marty van Duyne News Net News King George — An American Bald Eagle found on the side of the road on May 1 was released at Lands End Wildlife Management Area on June 26.

The injured eagle was transported to the Wildlife Center of Virginia and assigned Patient #14-0450, designating it as the 450th patient of 2014.

In addition to finding dried blood around its left eye, the veterinarians observed some respiratory distress so they anesthetized the raptor and took x-rays to check for internal injuries.

Wildlife Center Co-founder and President Ed Clark indicated the staff was a bit perplexed when they first saw the radiographs, as the raptor appeared to have extra bones.

However closer examination of the images revealed the bird had a large leg bone in its stomach, possibly from a rabbit.

Clark said, “It appears likely that the eagle had been scavenging on road-kill when it was hit by a vehicle.”

The eagle sustained a small retinal tear to

Dempsey updates info on damage from lightning strike

his left eye. But the bird, who was described as “feisty” when brought into the Center, healed rapidly during the rehabilitation process and was released back into the wild in less than two months.

Lands End is only a few miles from where the Bald Eagle was found. The eagle was banded like all birds treated at the Center. However, it was not fitted with a transmitter.

Clark said batteries are only supposed to last for two years, but one previously released eagle is still transmitting four years later.

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) Region 1 Land and Facilities Manager Stephen Living said, “The Wildlife Center has been a critical resource for Eagles here in Virginia.”

“Some of the eagles released have been tracked as far away as Long Island (New York),” said Living.

Land’s End hosts the densest Bald Eagle breeding population in the lower 48 states.

“We currently have two active Bald Eagle nests at Lands End,” Living said.

Clark said, “In most cases we try to release the rehabilitated birds as close as possible to the area in which they were found.”

Eaglets raised in captivity are released into areas where they will have the best chance of See eagle, page 3

Phyllis Cook

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Ed Clark hangs onto American Bald Eagle Patient #14-0450 as Stephen Living closes the bird’s crate.

Supervisors approve quarterly budget appropriations with adjustments expected Benson could be asked to explain retaining raises after state revenue reduction Phyllis Cook The King George Board of Supervisors approved appropriations to all county departments, constitutional offices and the school division for only the first quarter of the new fiscal year, which starts this week on July 1.

The reason for the partial appropriation action at the June 24 meeting was due to adjustments expected in various lines and categories once the changes to the state budget are fully explored. The state budget had been signed into law much later than usual, only the week prior to the board meeting.

Robyn Shugart, county director of finance, told the board that the School Board had agreed only the previous night, on June 23, to make major adjustments to its budget to reflect a reduction in state revenue of

Richard Leggitt A joint preliminary hearing in King George Circuit Court last week resulted in charges of murder, attempted murder, and the use of a firearm during the commission of a felony going to a grand jury against Tennage Michel Shanks of King George and Anthony William Goodman of Upper Marlboro, Md. Judge James Ventura sent the charges to a grand jury after hearing from two witnesses, including Gregory Gaines, Jr., who was a surviving victim of the April 28 shooting and murder. A third person, Michael Andre Clinton of Bladensburg, Md., is being held on other charges in Maryland and will have a hearing at a later date.

The shootings occurred in a rural area of King George County.

Prosecutors said Goodman, 30, and Clinton, 28, bound and shot two

Fun in the mud

$316,509.

Less state funding is due to the use of a new methodology by state officials to calculate the amounts for divisions receiving funding for the K-3 Primary Class Size Reduction program.

OTHER REDUCTIONS COMING Shugart said in addition to the known state reductions for the school division, she is also anticipating a reduction of about $24,000 from the state Compensation Board for constitutional offices, along with other potential reductions for Social Services, the library and the voter registrar’s office in addition to others.

She said budget amendments could be expected to be made by the July 15 board meeting and presented at that time for action and additional appropriations.

SCHOOL DIVISION TO ABSORB $316K STATE CUT, RETAINING RAISES What was surprising to Supervisors was that the

Case moves forward in KG double shooting and murder King George men, Ronelle Davon Johnson, 20, and Gaines, 20. Johnson died at the scene; Gaines was treated at Mary Washington Hospital and has recovered.

Gaines testified in court that the defendants tied the two victims up with duct tape, forced them on their knees and then shot them multiple times. Both Gaines and Johnson, who was Gaines’ cousin, were robbed of their money and cell phones. According to testimony, Shanks, 42, stayed outside during the shootings and then drove away with the suspects.

A brief disturbance between relatives of the suspects and the victims broke out in the courtroom during the hearing. Circuit Court bailiffs separated the two groups and removed them from the courtroom.

There were no arrests in connection with that incident.

See S&P, page 3

See budget, page 3

Leonard Banks

It was a muddy festival of outdoor challenges! On Saturday, during the One-Mile Leo Mud Run, at Eagles Nest, kids 6-13, pushed through a series of tires, a retaining wall, fields, a pool of mud, and the Potomac.

Fracking webinar next week Phyllis Cook Those interested in learning more about fracking can tune in online next week to an hour-long webinar (web seminar) on July 9 from noon to 1 p.m.

Those wishing to tune in can do so by getting on a computer and keying in the following web address: http://connect.ag.vt.edu/ vmn_at7/. The webinar is entitled, “Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas in Virginia.”

The presentation will focus on hydraulic fracturing in Virginia and the laws, regulations and agencies governing its use. It will be presented by State Geologist David Spears of DMME, who provided a similar presentation at a meeting in King George on Feb. 4.

The King George Board of Supervisors was informed of the online opportunity by Eric Gregory, county attorney at last week’s

meeting on June 24.

FACT FINDING Gregory is linked into the topic of fracking on behalf of the county Board of Supervisors by his membership on two state committees.

That activity is part of the county’s fact-finding as a lead-in to address amendments to the county’s ordinances in regard to fracking.

Gregory is a member of the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) new regulatory advisory panel, whose second meeting takes place this week on July 2 at the Richmond state capitol building.

DMME organized the regulatory advisory panel to perform a review of the DMME gas and oil regs to recommend amendments to address recent concerns regarding fracking, chemical disclosure, local impacts and authority and

other matters under the regulatory purview of DMME. The first meeting was conducted on June 4 in Richmond and a third meeting is scheduled for July 23 in Abingdon, in southwest Virginia, where most of the oil and gas drilling activity in the state is currently taking place.

People interested in the activities of the regulatory advisory panel can go to the DMME website and find further information. There is also a page on the county’s website devoted to documents on fracking.

The other state-wide committee on which Gregory is involved is the VACo Environment & Agricultural steering committee, which held a meeting last Friday, June 27, to discuss the DMME regulation panel and the authority of localities in regard to drilling, along with the limitations on that authority.

See webinar, page 3

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Sheriff Steve Dempsey provided the King George Board of Supervisors with information regarding some of the numerous damages caused by a recent lightning strike at the Sheriff ’s office earlier this month.

A lightning strike had occurred late on the afternoon of Friday, June 13.

Dempsey told Supervisors at last week’s meeting on June 24 they were not able to determine the exact location of the strike. He added that the strike was close enough to be felt and heard, along with what sounded like a loud explosion.

Dempsey said communication systems were affected throughout the Sheriff ’s office building, and the phone system was partially destroyed.

Since the damage, the phone system has been entirely replaced.

Dempsey noted that when the 911 system went down, they immediately transferred that responsibility to Caroline County. He added, “Caroline took the burden of our 911 calls throughout the night until our 911 was restored.”

By the next day, Saturday, June 14, a KGAlert message went out to all subscribers informing residents that normal administration phone lines were out of service, but that 911 is working. It further informed subscribers to dial 775-2591 or 7752592 to reach the Sheriff ’s office, adding the office only had the ability to call out to 775 exchanges.

By the morning of June 18, another KGAlert message went out informing subscribers that the familiar Sheriff ’s office number, 775-2049, was back in service and operational.

OTHER DAMAGE In addition to the damages to the phone and security systems noted, three servers, two in records management systems and one in the mapping system, were damaged.

But that’s not all. Dempsey recounted that door security systems were affected and the fire alarm system was damaged. Camera systems throughout and other security systems throughout the building were affected.

He praised the county’s information technology staff under Chris Dines for their outstanding job and long hours put in to get services restored.

He also said that Motorola had been on-site almost daily since the event to work on restoring systems and said they have been in continual communication with the VACoRP insurance adjuster, adding they were getting good response.

Dempsey added they expect to identify further damages as time goes by, but also said, “At this time, we don’t feel like the county is being affected from outside service any way at all.”

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The underreported story of the state’s budget cuts It was a strange year when it came to news coverage of the debate and eventual enactment of a budget for the Commonwealth. To read the news reports, whether in the newspaper or the internet you would think the only issue was the expansion of Medicaid and Obamacare. Almost every other topic, save some relatively short lived coverDavid S. Kerr age concerning mental health care funding, got pushed aside. No one was interested in talking about anything except Medicaid expansion.

Well, that debate, for the moment is over. Virginia won’t be expanding Medicaid coverage to take advantage of Federal funds made available under the Affordable Health Care Act. But, as unfortunate as this was, there was a story, arguably as important, about the state’s fiscal health and one

of the leanest budgets in years that was mentioned almost in passing.

Virginia, unlike many states, to its considerable credit, can’t run a deficit. The legislature and the governor have to build a budget that doesn’t include red ink. This means that when the money isn’t there, there have to be cuts elsewhere. This is good housekeeping. However, this year, our expectations about revenue and what we actually receiving got a bit out of whack.

The legislature had begun the term with fairly high expectations when it came to revenue. But, quickly enough, they had those hopes dispelled. What’s happened is that revenues in the Commonwealth are off sharply. Last year they were down a bit, but this year, they plunged. For example, the May 2014 tax proceeds were 20% lower than were in May just one year ago. This is primarily, though not exclusively due to a reduction in revenues from taxes on the proceeds from the sale of assets.

It’s been speculated that investors wanted to get ahead of the federal increase in capital gains taxes last year and went on a selling spree.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: I hope the name Shiloh Park for the new recreational area in King George County is not yet written in stone because I’d like to revisit the decision.

This park was named for the Shiloh Voting District which encompasses many communities generally known by the name of their former (now closed) local post offices. This could be confusing for people trying to locate the facility since all of these old post office communities continue to be identified on our maps and this park is not anywhere near the “town” of Shiloh. But worse than that, I can envision a time when there could actually be a park in Shiloh and we won’t even be able to name it Shiloh Park! I propose that it would be more appropriate to name the new park after The Circle or Purkins Corner or Edgehill or any other name associated with that area.

I got to thinking about this when I read an article regarding the building of a new fire station in King George.

A station at the old auto auction site on U.S. 301 would cover the Shiloh area within the 5-mile distance required for reduced insurance coverage, but it would exclude anyone living in Index or Rollins Fork. Also, even though the county already owns the land on 301, it seems inappropriate to build a station there because it is located only 5 miles from KGF&R Co. 1 in King George. Consequently, a large portion of the 5-mile area the 301 site would service would overlap with that being serviced by Co. 1.

In order to provide 5-mile coverage from the county line on Stoney Knoll Road, you would need to site the station on Route 3 east of Big Timber Road and to cover the Wilmont Wharf area, it would need to be sited east of Shiloh Baptist Church. The coverage area would still extend past U.S. 301, minimizing the overlap with Co. 1, while encompassing the entire Route 3 east corridor. Let’s try to secure some property further east along Route 3 while there is still some open space available. If a large parcel is found, maybe part of it could be saved for a future Shiloh Park!

Sheri Dennison Index

I.M.H.O. One problem should be solved/corrected before creating new ones. Take the issue of fire stations. Proposals include new station(s) at the west end or the east end of route 3 in King George.

Inevitable? Probably. 1st in line of need? I think not. (Remember, Company 3 in Fairview Beach is unstaffed at this point even after extensive upgrading done to correct building issues.) Company 2 on Dahlgren Road needs to be moved from its current location. Split between old Dahlgren Rescue Station 2, fire and rescue must constantly shift equipment and deal with traffic and congestion getting out from their building to route 301 to answer up to a call. With the commercial development and growth in Dahlgren, we need to move the current station to be BETTER able to serve and protect residents and businesses there.

Dear Editor: Many citizens have expressed a desire to consolidate Colonial Beach Schools with Westmoreland County Schools in order to save on taxes and lower costs pressed upon the town. What these citizens fail to understand, perhaps due to council’s failure to properly educate the public, is the result of such action.

If a consolidation were to occur, which by the way has to be approved by both school boards, the town and county, and VDOE, taxes for CB residents would not decrease as you hope. As a matter of fact, you may find them increase. That’s right! This is because the taxes you pay for Westmoreland Co. would significantly increase to cover the influx of new students, staff, transportation and likely new school buildings.

There would probably be a new elementary school and possibly a new high school since W&L is in poor shape and neither W&L nor Washington District is big enough to accommodate the additional kids.

Also CBPS as an independent school district is a key component of bringing new families to CB to live. Young, working families see a small, independent school as safe and as providing individualized attention. They move to CB to provide their children with that protection and calm, close knit community lifestyle. Those families work and spend their money in town, eat at our restaurants, and go dancing at Dockside and High Tides. If you lose the school, you lose those families, those incomes, and those tax dollars. Many parents have already expressed concerns about losing the school, saying if the school goes, they go.

Simply put, it’s understandable that nobody wants higher taxes but consolidating the school won’t fix this. If you close the school, all you will do is increase what you pay to Westmoreland County, lose the income from a younger generation, and eventually businesses in the area will be forced to close. Colonial Beach will become a ghost town. Thank you for considering this view.

Robin Baker Colonial Beach

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Now that things have normalized, the revenue stream Virginia had counted on, not very wisely, dried up. Other proceeds, including sales taxes and corporate taxes weren’t off by as much, but in no way could they make-up for the shortfall.

So, that put the legislature, at the same time they were duking it out over Medicaid and Obamacare, in the position of having to make some deep cuts in spending. These are the kind of cuts that hurt and are going to be felt all the way down to the local level.

One of the biggest reductions, and it was high on the list because it was so easy to cut, is the state’s contribution to support an increase in teacher salaries. Legislators had hoped to increase teacher salaries, which have been lagging since the recession, but it was no dice this year. If teacher salaries are going to increase, then local boards of supervisors and school boards will have to make that decision. Unfortunately, almost every locality has set its tax rate, has budgeted accordingly, and isn’t in a position, even if it wanted to, raise additional taxes to pay teachers more.

So, either they reallocate locally, or teachers go without a raise.

Another budget area where there had been some hope for additional funding was expanding kindergarten. That, at one point proceeding with GOP support in the House, fell by the wayside. Other cuts were pay raises to state employees and state contributions to law enforcement that would have supported raises at the local level. There have also been cuts to various transportation projects, but nothing that can be called wholesale. Sadly, the biggest casualty was education.

Overall the budget cuts required over two years, that is cuts to projected spending levels, were over a billion. However, spread out over two years that comes to about $300 million, with an extra cushion added through tapping the rainy day fund.

Still, it was a tough pill to swallow.

But because we were so distracted by the Medicaid it seems as if almost no one noticed. And given the scope, and the focus to cuts to education, that’s too bad.

Reach David Kerr at kerr@journalpress.com

Op-Ed: July 4 is agriculture’s time in the sun bob stallman Ladies and gentlemen, start your grills!

It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations, family reunions, neighborhood gatherings and any other excuse to get together and enjoy the summertime foods we love. I’m partial to a thick beef rib eye, and somehow it seems to taste even better if it has those crosshatched grill marks on both sides.

Summer is the perfect time to recognize the abundance provided

by America’s farmers and ranchers.

Tomato vines are dripping with fruit.

The corn is ripe and sweet. Seasonal ice cream stands are open. Agricultural bounty is all around us.

Independence Day As we celebrate our nation’s 238th birthday, the words of the document that established the United States as a new nation-the Declaration of Independence-seem especially applicable to farmers and ranchers. The Continental Congress wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Nothing is more essential to life than food and, therefore, agriculture.

Farmers and ranchers have a special appreciation for liberty-the freedom to be productive and profitable. Also, it’s much easier to pursue happiness when you are free from hunger.

While we celebrate the declaration of American independence from Britain, it is also fitting to recognize

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how farmers and ranchers, who produce the bounty we enjoy, also give us our personal independence. Because farmers have chosen to work the land for a living, others are free to pursue other careers and interestswhatever constitutes their personal pursuit of happiness.

Sometimes it seems that Americans aren’t very united in our views about food, or the farmers and ranchers who provide our food security. There is much healthy debate about what we should eat, how it should be produced, etc. It is because of our abundant food supply and farmers’ amazing productivity that we are able to have those debates. If we didn’t live in the land of plenty, and plenty of choices, our national conversation would be very different than it is today.

We can and should have those debates, but let’s also recognize how food brings us together, especially at certain times of the year. Let’s celebrate the things that make us uniquely American, such as our love for a pie made from fresh summer berries or that burger on the grill.

Let’s also remember to thank the farmers and ranchers who work and face risks that would keep most people awake at night, so all of us can fill our picnic plates.

Happy birthday, America!

Bob Stallman is President of American Farm Bureau Federation (a unified national voice of agriculture, working through grassroots organizations to enhance and strengthen the lives of rural Americans and to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities.)

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Your impulsive nature is apparent this week, Aries. While this nature has often served you well, it’s still a smart move to carefully consider all angles before making any big decisions.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, the goal this week is to find a happy medium where you can help others but remain true to yourself. It may take a little juggling, but you can handle it.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, although you are initially willing to go along with the group’s plans, in the long run you want to set off in your own direction. A few stragglers may join you.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, professional obligations may prevent you from spending time with loved ones, but only if you let them. Let higher-ups know where your priorities lie.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, share your emotions with a friend, especially if the friendship does not seem to be going in the direction you had hoped. Keep the lines of communication open at all times.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may think your intentions are obvious to others, but sometimes you send mixed signals.

You may have to be more concise to

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Take the high road, Libra. Leading by example has always been your forte, and taking the high road now is a great example to set for those around you.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 It can be quite difficult to keep your cool when you are feeling emotional, Scorpio. Channel any nervous energy you have into a productive project this week.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are on a quest for a deep connection. You will not be content with mere friendship, but desire something that is more intimate and meaningful.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You are in high demand this week, Capricorn. You have the ability to get things done when others struggle with similar tasks. Keep up the good work.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you just may find yourself on shaky ground while juggling multiple responsibilities this week.

Don’t let the stress of this juggling act get the better of you.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you find yourself faceto-face with your biggest fears this week. Draw on your inner strength and you will conquer any obstacle.

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Cornerstone Chapel: Turning darkness into light for the 4th of July In 2 Samuel 22:29 the Bible talks about darkness being turned into light, and the Cornerstone Chapel in King George is doing just that for church projects through the sale of thousands of fireworks for the 4th of July.

Keenan Hoffman, Cornerstone’s youth minister, who manages the fireworks store at 4877 James Madison Parkway in Dahlgren, said this is the sixth year the congregation has operated the store from Memorial Day through the 7th of July.

“We were located for three years in a tent on U.S. 301 near Rankin’s Hardware, and this is our third year at this location,” Hoffman said. “This is our main fundraiser.

The funds we raise selling fireworks will be used for community projects, outreach and youth camps.”

The store is a consignment location for well-known fireworks manufacturer, TNT Fireworks of Pennsylvania.

And heading into the holiday, it was packed with customers and a wide variety of fireworks with names like “Cascading Waterfall,” “Standing Ovation,” “Opening Show,” and “Power Surge.”

According to Hoffman, business is good. “This year, we have seen a lot more people and they are spending

more money,” he said. To help with sales, the store shows videos displaying the various fireworks productions to potential customers. “TNT gives us a DVD with most of the products,” Hoffman said. “Anything else we can find on YouTube.”

Fireworks limitations are very strict in Maryland, just across the 301 Bridge, which brings patrons to Virginia and Cornerstone. “Virginia has regulations as well,” Hoffman said. “Everything has to be ground based, we can’t sell anything that is airborne or is a firecracker.”

Cornerstone Chapel, which is located at 9019 James Madison Parkway in King George, staffs the fireworks store with young church volunteers. “Any youth who works in the store for more than 24 hours gets to go to our youth camp in Staunton for free,” Hoffman said.

Hoffman, who grew up in Mifflintown, Pa., is a student at Germanna Community College. The Cornerstone Chapel pastor is Robert Eaby, a former firefighter and paramedic. Cornerstone is a non-denominational church and has an 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. The phone number at the church is 540-663-3398.

— Richard Leggitt

Eagle: Raptor returned to King George From page 1 survival as they acclimate to the wild.

The Center plans to attach transmitters to three such young eagles, two of which are siblings that are slated for release later this summer.

A determination hasn’t been made as to whether it will be a triple release, however Clark indicated the siblings would definitely be released together. The three will most likely be released somewhere in northern Virginia.

More than forty people, most of whom were first timers, attended the release. Virginia Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources Evan Feinman,

DGIF Director of Planning and Finance Darin Moore, and DGIF Watchable Wildlife Biologist Jessica B. Ruthernberg were among the crowd.

The Wildlife Center’s Diagnostic Intern Rosemary Lucas accompanied Clark and the eagle to Lands End. The Wildlife Center of Virginia is a leading teaching and research hospital for native wildlife and has trained professionals from 40 countries.

In addition to tracking birds via transmitters, Critter Cams were installed in 2011 to allow people to watch the Bald Eagles, Great Horned Owls, and Black Bears being cared for at the Center.

Budget: Supervisors question pay raises From page 1

Wildlife Center of Virginia View the Critter Cams and find details about the Wildlife Center of Virginia at www.WildlifeCenter.org Lands End Management Area Information on the 430acre site situated on the Nanzatico Bay of the Rappahannock River can be found at www.DGIF. Virginia.gov/WMAS/Detail. asp?pid=5

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Sheriff’s Report June 2 Alvarez, Jose Angel III – Fail to Appear on Misdemeanor Charge Johnson, Jonathan Antonio Sr. – Obstructing Justice June 4 Bryant, Brittany Lynn – Grand Larceny, Conspire to Commit Trespassing or Larceny, Steal Property with Intent to Sell, Breaking and Enter with Intent to Commit Felony Clark, Winda Gail – Credit Card Theft King, Gerard – Assault and Battery Family Member June 5 Miller, Jonathan Russey – Fail to Appear on Misdemeanor Charge June 8 Curtis, Cecil Irvin – Driving After Forfeiture of License June 9 Shoopman, Dalton Scott – Hit and Run Property Damage. Reckless Driving Fail to Give Adequate and Timely Signals

June 10 Howard, William Jennings Jr. – Driving After Forfeiture of License Merlin, Dana Dawn – Dogs Running at Large Mandley, Dawn Marie – Fugitive from Justice June 11 Tate, Aaron Kwabena – Driving Under the Influence, Refusal of Tests and Procedures, Possession of Marijuana Mihlon, Dane Scott Jr. – Fugitive from Justice June 12 Arroyo, Thomas Rafael – Revocation of Suspended Sentence and Probation Pleasants, Lance Lamar Revocation of Suspended Sentence and Probation Gross, Antonio Jerel - Revocation of Suspended Sentence and Probation June 13 Blackard, Bethany Jean – Obstructing Justice, Assault and Battery Family Member

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Keenan Hoffman, the youth minister of the Cornerstone Church in King George is managing the church’s successful Dahlgren fireworks store leading into the 4th of July Holiday.

June 14 Trainum, Mary Evelyn – Driving Under the Influence, Driving After Forfeiture of License June 15 Garner, George – Contempt of Court June 16 Gusha, Charles Cody – Driving Under the Influence, Possess-Distribute Controlled Paraphernalia Stevens, Vincent Conway – Revocation of Suspended Sentence and Probation June 17 Lawrence, Wayne Sylvester – Fail to Comply with Support Obligations Proffitt, Justin Lee – Grand Larceny, Steal Property with Intent to Sell June 18 Goethe, Robert Lawton – Revocation of Suspended Sentence and Probation June 19 Thompson, Adrian Robert – Grand Larceny June 21 Rose, Walter Randolph – Eluding Police, Driving Under the Influence, Drinking While Operating a Motor Vehicle, Refusal of Tests and Procedures Lee, Anthony Donnell – Speeding, Contempt of Court, False Information

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School Board was able to absorb a state cut of $316,000 and still follow through on its intention for 2-percent raises across the board for all employees.

No vote was taken on the matter by the School Board at last week’s Monday meeting.

The option was agreed to without discussion of any of the other four options put forward by Superintendent Rob Benson.

At the Tuesday board meeting, Chairman Joe Grzeika noted of the School Board, “They’ve got lots of money, apparently. There is more in that budget than we thought, because they are able to absorb a $316,509 reduction and still maintain a 2-percent increase (in salaries). I’m a little bit disappointed with that.”

Supervisor Ruby Brabo said it would have been better to get the information sooner, saying she had

questions. Grzeika explained, “We just received it. We weren’t at this meeting. This was last night’s School Board meeting.”

He advised, “If you have questions, I think you should get them to the county administrator because I think all of us should go through there, and we may want to have the superintendent come back and explain some of this to us.”

SCHOOL BOARD PROPOSED “CUTS” At that meeting on Monday, June 23, the School Board had 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 a lot of slack in the 2015 budget, along with assuming there will be additional revenue from the state for higher average daily

membership (ADM) for student enrollment than had been budgeted.

To make up the revenue difference of $316,500 and still fund the 2-percent raises, the division is expected to eliminate two vacant positions that would save $60,061, and recognize actual “breakage” so far expected to come to $176,639.

Breakage is the personnel cost saved from one year to the next when hiring lower salaried personnel to replace higher paid personnel who have retired or resigned.

The other source of recognized additional state revenue of $79,800 is to simply say that the school budget will now be predicated on an average daily membership (ADM) of 4,189 students instead of 4,170, as used by the county.

In the School Board’s budget request it and Benson had used an even lower ADM of 4,130, even though the division was on track to end the school year with an ADM of 4,202 students.

Webinar: Learn more about fracking From page 1 Gregory promised to keep Supervisors informed on the topic.

ORDINANCE REVIEW COMING The county is gearing up for an indepth review of county ordinances by the Planning Commission, for recommendations to go forward to the Board of Supervisors.

Gregory had reported in detail to Supervisors in January on the county’s existing zoning ordinances, saying they address exploratory drilling for oil and/or natural gas by a required special exception permit in the A-1

S&P: AA+ From page 1 relates, “Dahlgren did not experience any reductions due to sequestration or the federal government shutdown in 2013.”

In addition, the report adds that the demand for contract work is “steady or increasing.” County unemployment averaged 6.3 percent in 2013.

BUDGET FLEXIBILITY The report notes the county has “very strong budgetary flexibility with available general fund reserves.”

The county has committed revenue stabilization reserves totaling $18.5 million at the end of fiscal year 2013.

The county maintains flexibility in its capital projects fund, supported by annual landfill revenue, with an additional $9.2 million of committed fund balance at the end of 201213. A small surplus is projected for

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Special exception permit requirements require site plans, ingress and egress plans, drill site plans, erosion and sediment control plans. They also require an environmental impact assessment and operation plan, which must first be filed with DMME and then also filed with a special exception permit application.

In King George, drill sites are currently limited to four acres, with no drill site within 500-feet of an occupied residence. The Planning Commission is expected to explore imposing additional requirements

into the zoning ordinance to address noise, dust, traffic impacts, setbacks for drill sites from schools, occupied residences as already included, and churches.

Gregory had noted that the county’s existing zoning ordinance does not currently address compression stations. Those are often utilized in natural gas drilling, run 24/7 and are extremely loud and disruptive to the current quality of life, particularly if not enclosed in a building.

Those are some of the numerous considerations the county board wants on the table when it is ready to start the ordinance review.

the end of the current fiscal year, of about $80,000, that would add to the fund balance. In addition, the 2015 budget includes $400,000 for onetime capital costs.

LIQUIDITY S&P cites King George’s “very strong liquidity” with cash reserves equal to 92 percent of total government expenditures and more than six times governmental debt service.

BUDGETARY PERFORMANCE The report cites “strong budgetary performance” for fiscal year 2013.

It notes adjustment for a one-time encumbrance for costs to bring a gas transmission line to the industrial park and for bond-funded capital expenditures in the capital projects fund. During that year, the report notes the county ended up with a total government funds surplus of $427,000, equal to 1-percent of expenditures.

MANAGEMENT The financial ratings report cites King George’s “very strong management conditions,” saying it has “strong policies and practices in place” pursuant to S&P’s financial management criteria, saying the “strong” indicator reflects the practices the county has in place are “strong, well-embedded and likely sustainable.”

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& other events Good News baptist church is hosting a Gospel Sing on Saturday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Scheduled to appear: JUSTIFIED and Bob Stone & VA Gospel Singers. The church is located on Route 3, in KG at the Westmoreland County line. little ark baptist church & First Baptist Church Ambar will join together for VBS from July 21-July 25 from 5-8 p.m. nightly at Little Ark BC. Registrations taken for ages 4 and up. Come by Little Ark’s office or call (540)663-2831.

Little Ark is located at 15681 Owens Drive.

Col. Beach UMC & St. Mary’s Episcopal will again unite this summer to hold VBS at the Beach. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. July 12 & Sunday July 13 from 5-7 p.m. Both days at St. Mary’s Lunch will be provided Saturday, and dinner will be provided Sunday. VBS for ages 5-12 with space limited to 36 children. Register early. Cost: Free, but non-perishable food donations welcome. (804) 366-1286. 2-3 Dennison St. two rivers baptist church will hold its 2014 VBS July 14July 18. 9 a.m.-noon. Commencement Friday, July 19 at 6 p.m. Call (540) 710-3831 with questions.

The church is located at the corner of Rokeby Lane and Kings Hwy in KG. mt. carmel baptist church will have a bus going to the Shining Star Freewill Gospel Church on Sunday, July 6 where Elder Flowers is Pastor. Rev. Eddie Nelson will be the guest preacher at Elder Flowers Anniversary service at 3 p.m. If you would like to go celebrate with them call (540) 273-6716.

Peace lutheran church to hold VBS July 14-18. 9 a.m.11:30 a.m. Ages 3 (potty trained) thru rising 6th graders. Theme: “Weird Animals” Call (540) 7759131 for info.

On July 13 at 8:30 a.m. you are invited to join Peace for worship and meeting up with J.P. & Aimee Cima and family as they visit from their mission work in Vietnam.

5590 Kings Hwy. KG. new life ministries is hosting the Throne Zone from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays this summer. Safe fun activities for kids ages 6-13. Route 205 in Col. Beach.

New Life’s will hold a 2014 Kids Crusade “The Cruise” on July 21-24 from 7-8:30 p.m. Bible teaching, skits

by X-treme youth, music, games and prizes for kids ages 4 & older.

(804) 224-8447. first baptist church invites you to worship with them for their Homecoming Services on Sunday, July 20 at 3:30 p.m. Guest preacher will be Pastor roderick Parks, Second Baptist Church, Warsaw, accompanied by his church family.

The weekly Revival Services will be held Wednesday, July 23 thru Friday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m. nightly.

619 Jackson St. Colonial Beach, VA. 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. 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.

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.

Church thrift shop closing in Dec. 2014 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.

Anglican Church celebrates 407th anniversary of first communion in VA The rattle of the snare and the boom of the bass drum sounded out across the countryside as they led the bagpipes into the opening notes of “Amazing Grace” on Saturday, June 21.

The Virginia Scots Guards were leading the congregation of Holy Redeemer Anglican Church as they entered Grant Church to celebrate the 407th anniversary of the first communion service at Jamestown.

In addition, the Bishop of the Anglican Church of Virginia was there to consecrate the church building as Holy Redeemer is in the process of buying Grant Church from the Methodist district.

“Most people in their whole life never get to see a consecration. It’s very rare and unusual,” said the Rev. W.R. Gardiner of Holy Redeemer.

“It’s a very sacred moment.” The short ceremony will convert the church from Methodist to Anglican faith.

The consecration process involves a series of specific prayers that will prepare the building for Anglican worship. Gardiner said this is necessary when moving into a church that has been previously used by another faith.

This transition was completed July 1, when Holy Redeemer finalizes its purchase of the 101-yearold building.

In his homily, Rev Dr. W.R. Gardiner, Rector of Holy Redeemer, pointed out the contributions of two Anglican priests who were responsible for that first settlement.

The first chaplain, Fr Hunt, who accompanied the three ships to Jamestown, had intervened in the squabbles of the settlers and

had saved the life of Captain John Smith , a man responsible for obtaining foodstuffs from the Indians. Captain Smith explored the Chesapeake Bay regions and drew maps which are astoundingly accurate even today.

Holy Redeemer is a traditional Anglican Church upholding Christian values imbedded in the King James Bible and in the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.

“We do not believe in so called modern views of Christianity”, stated Fr. Gardiner. “Nothing has changed in religion in 2000 years except the changes wrought by humans which are directly contrary to that taught by Christ”, he said.

More than 400 years after members of the Anglican faith had their first Communion in Jamestown, the Holy Redeemer Church will be the only parish in the country holding an annual commemorative service.

Services at Holy Redeemer are held each Sunday at 11 a.m.

The church is located on Rt 3, Kings Highway, at the road to Stratford Hall.

For further info phone (804) 493-7407. information for this article was submitted by Rev. W.R. Gardiner Rector of Holy Redeemer

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

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

8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

(540) 775-7247

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

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

Traditional Service - 11 a.m.

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

Pastor Ed Johnson

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

Good Hope Baptist Church

17223 Good Hope Rd. - corner Rt. 218E & 619 phone: 540-775-9487 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.

Montross, 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.”

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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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Area Death wife, Evelyn Burchell, his parents, John and Lillian Burchell and brother Bernard Burchell.

Survivors include a son, John “Jay” Burchell Jr. (Joanne) of Chester; a daughter, Debbie Johnson (Earl) of Manassas; a sister-in-law, Sarah Burchell of Colonial Beach; three grandchildren, Julie Cowan of Clarksville, Tenn., the Rev. Father Jason Burchell, U.S.N., of Arlington and U.S.A.F. Capt. Joseph Burchell of Great Falls, Mont; and seven greatgrandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 3, at Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, King George, followed by a rosary service.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, July 4, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Father Jason Burchell.

Interment will follow in Historyland Memorial Park in King George.

Memorials may be made to the Richmond Fisher House Foundation, 300 Arboretum Place, Suite 660, Richmond, VA, 23236.

Please sign the online guest book at nashandslawfh.com.

John E. “J.B.” Burchell, Sr.

John E. “J.B.” Burchell Sr., 88, of King George County passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Sitter & Barfoot Veteran Care Center in Richmond.

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Burchell was born in Berthaville, King George. He had retired as a personnel director at NSWC Dahlgren after 40 years. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, having served as an aviator and bombadier, flying 51 missions in Italy and southern Germany during World War II. J.B. was an avid gardener and a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, King George, and Sacred Heart Chapel, Dahlgren; American Legion Post 89, King George Lions Club; Rappahannock Community Services Board; and the King George Fall Festival Committee.

J.B. was preceded in death by his

KG Boy Scout Troop 191 holds June Court of Honor to recognize achievements

Boy Scout Daniel Thompson of Troop 191 was awarded the Scout of the Quarter honors at the June 2014 troop Court of Honor. Pictured with Daniel is Scoutmaster Jose’ Lugo.

Boy Scout Troop 191 held its Spring Court of Honor on June 10, 2014, recognizing scout achievements during the last three months. Ten scouts advanced in rank: 3-Scout, 2- Tenderfoot, 1- Second Class, 1- First Class, 1Star, 2-Life. Along with nine scouts earned a total of 15 merit badges: 1- Family Life, 2- Camping, 3- Cooking, 3- Citizenship in the World, 2- Geocaching, 1- Citizenship in the Nation, 1- Leatherwork, 1- Climbing, 1- Swimming.

Two scouts were recognized with the National Outdoor Award: One for Camping (100 nights) and for Hiking (more than 250 miles), and one for Camping (more than 25 nights). Along with the nights of camping and/or hiking, these scouts had to be at least a First Class rank and earned a prescribed list of merit badges. Daniel Thompson was Awarded Scout of the Quarter. Troop 191 is sponsored by the King George Ruritans. Please contact Scoutmaster José Lugo (775-1465) for information.

KGP&R What’s Happening Please note the following Athletic Summer Camps Deadlnes: • Youth Basketball Clinic - July 7th • Youth Track Camp - July 7th • Hook a Kid on Golf - Green Level - July 7th • Middle and High School Football Camp - July 9th PROGRAMS- 2014 Fall Soccer • Early Registration Discount through July 7th $73 per participant with uniform $85 per participant if uniform needed Go to the KGP&R web site www.kinggeorge.recdesk.com or call (540) 775-4386.

Tickets go on public sale for bus trip to Montpelier Bus Trip to Montpelier-Home of President James Madison and First Lady Dolley Madison.

• TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014 You will Leave from Peebles Parking Lot in Kilmarnock at 8 a.m. and return approximately 6 p.m.

SPECIAL FEATURES INC: * Breakfast treats on morning trip * Historical commentary by Page Henley during bus trip * Scenic Views of Orange County countryside and estates * InDepth Guided Tour of the Montpelier mansion (restored in 2008 to the Madison era) * Guided Tour of Gardens and Grounds and archaeological digs underway * Tour of special War of 1812 exhibit * Visitor Center with two galleries and gift shop * Premier Box Lunch at Montpelier’s Courtyard Cafe * Visit to Barboursville Vineyards with Wine Tasting inc. * Visit to ruins of Governor Barbour’s 1814 mansion (designed

by Thomas Jefferson) with Orange Co. Historian Frank Walker * Snacks and libations on bus during return to Kilmarnock.

Organized for MBWML by volunteers Jane Henley and Kay Cardwell. Exclusive early registration only for MBWML. Registration opens July 1st ($95 per person). NO reservations accepted or refunds given for cancellation after August 7. Price includes all tours/programs described above, lunch, motorcoach transportation, and gratuities. (804) 4627280 history@mbwm.org.

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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. FIREWORKS. Stafford County Pratt Park on River Rd. - gates open 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

CBVFD-Auxiliary meets 6:30 p.m. at the firehouse.

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 Oak Grove Baptist Church Summer Camp Oak Grove Baptist Church is hosting an 8 week summer camp that started on June 30.

Each week will have a different emphasis.

July 7 - 11: Soccer July 14 - 18: Art July 21 - 25: Volleyball July 28 - Aug 1: Drama Aug 4 - 8: Baseball Aug 11 - 15: Science Aug 18 - 22: Flag Football & Dance The camp is Monday thru Friday. The camp itself runs from 8 a.m.-noon each day, with extended care offered from noon- 6p.m. The camp is for ages 4-12. The camp prices are per week with payment being due the Monday of camp: Camp 8-noon $60; Camp and Extended Care 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $100 Camp and Extended Care 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $120 At soccer camp, students will learn soccer skills, team building strategies, and best of all how faith and sports come together!

All sports camps will be held across from Oak Grove Baptist Church at the Dyer Pavillion and Fields.

For more information, visit www.ogbcfamily.org and look for summer day camps. You can register online but will need to pay on-site. Call: Oak Grove Baptist Church (804) 224-9695 or Chase Davidson (540) 2263232 cdavidson@cbschools.net. or Daphne Davidson (540)2264615 daphnedavidson22@ gmail.com.

Mount Vernon Offers Shuttle to George Washington’s Distillery Available June 30-July 13 George Washington’s Mount Vernon will offer a new shuttle service to George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill, located three miles from the estate starting Monday, June 30 through Sunday, July 13. The shuttle service and admission to the Distillery & Gristmill site is included in general admission to Mount Vernon.

The shuttle departs from inside the grounds at Mount Vernon and arrives at the Distillery & Gristmill site. This free shuttle will run on a 30-minute loop beginning at the estate at 10:00 a.m. and making its last return from the Distillery at 4:30 p.m. The only exception to this continual service will be from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Brief recorded audio interpretation will be provided along the route.

At the Distillery, costumed distillers take visitors through the historic process of whiskey-making in this reconstructed 18th-century distillery. Visitors see costumed distillers operating copper stills, stirring mash tubs, and managing the boiler as they demonstrate 18th-century distilling.

Next door at the Gristmill, a 16foot waterwheel powers the giant gears and millstones of the only operating Oliver Evans Automated Milling System in America. The Evans system won U.S. Patent No. 3 and helped to make the gristmill at Mount Vernon a commercial success. Demonstrations of the mill are given by millers in earlyAmerican attire. Bags of cornmeal are milled on site and available for purchase. The Distillery and Gristmill are open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through October 31. For more information, please visit www.MountVernon.org/ Gristmill and www.MountVernon. org/Distillery.

On July 3-4, Mount Vernon will have available 600 bottles of the aged George Washington Straight Rye Whiskey® for sale.

For more information about this whiskey sale, please visit www.

MountVernon.org/WhiskeySale.

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.

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The Museum at Colonial Beach is open for 2014 season

Hours are: Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m.

128 Hawthorn Street in Colonial Beach, VA The Historic Christ Church Foundation is sponsoring a Craft Beer Fest on Sat., July 19. From 4-8 p.m. 12 Craft Beers, Savannah Joe’s BBQ, and live music by James Justin & Co. Tickets are $30pp. Rain or Shine. 420 Christ Church Rd., Weems, VA. christchurch1735.org.

Eagles Annual Cancer Benefit Concert Fundraiser SATURDAY JULY 19, 2014 NOON- 6 P.M. Colonial Beach Eagle Aerie FOOD - LIVE MUSIC- PRIZES There are over 700 raffle tickets left to sell. Raffle tickets are only $5.00 each and the winnings are $500.00, $200.00, $200.00 and $100.00. There are other nice prizes that are being offered this year as well.

Stop by the Aerie home, or send email to pathansley@ aol.com. Admission is $5 pp for all day!

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

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Hike Inn Lodge, Amicalola Falls State Park, Ga Jim Lynch One of the little known aspects of hiking is that there are trailside lodges that you must hike to. You can’t drive;you have to hike. There aren’t many of them, and they don’t tend to get much notice. One of them that I found recently is the Hike-Inn Lodge in Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia.

I was driving home from family activities in Alabama and decided to take a detour and give it a try. The place is very popular, especially on weekends, so I had to adjust my trip a to get a reservation.

To get there, you have to check in at the park visitor center no later than 2 p.m. The hike is strenuous enough that they don’t want hikers running the risk of stumbling around in the dark. I allowed some extra time and was glad I did; there were some traffic tie-ups along the way.

But I did get there, and the nice lady made sure I knew what a blaze was (the trail is marked with limegreen blazes, rectangular patches of paint, on trees along the trail), and off I went! The trailhead is at a parking lot near the top of Amicalola Falls, for which the park is named. Or, you can hike up to this point from a parking lot at the visitor center on the famous, or infamous, Approach Trail to the Appalachian Trail (AT).

The Approach Trail leads to the top of Springer Mountain, where the AT starts (if you’re going north), hence

the name Approach. It’s well-known as a very difficult introduction to hiking the AT and is featured in a comic episode in the book “A Walk In The Woods�. Ill-prepared hikers are known to toss out lots of heavy, poorly-chosen gear and food as they struggle up the hills.

At the parking lot, the two trails diverge. You can actually get to the lodge via the continuation of the Approach Trail, but that’s about two miles longer, with more elevation change. I had intended to take the Hike-Inn Trail, so that’s what I did.

The hike up was not too bad; 500 feet total elevation gain over the five-mile hike. But lots of ups and downs, so the actual number of “up� feet was 1100! Still, not too bad as trail hikes go.

The trail is a fairly steady grade; not any real steep ups or downs. The path is typical wooded trail, packed dirt, a few rocks and roots; nothing overly challenging. There are nice views to the east over the North Georgia Mountains with benches here and there to stop and enjoy! I met some trail workers from the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club putting down a new puncheon (a puncheon is a squared-off log or timber, set across shorter timbers and used to cross boggy spots; similar to boardwalks, only narrower). I always enjoy chatting with trail workers when I see them and thank them for their work.

They do a marvelous job keeping

trails maintained. I took my time and covered the five miles in about three hours.

The lodge is a welcomed sight when it appears through the trees. At first, it just looks like a nice wooden building, pleasantly situated in the forest.

But once I got closer for a good look, I was struck by the architecture. It is, in a word, fabulous. Not fancy, but so well-done to be energy efficient and fit into the environment. I’ll briefly describe it; more details are on the website (www.hike-inn.com).

There are four buildings connected by flights of covered stairs. The buildings tier down the east, facing the slope of the ridge.

The top-most building, the one you first see from the trail, has the offices, registration desk, a sitting/ reading room and bunk rooms.

Next down, is the Bath House with showers, wash basins and toilet facilities. The toilets use modern composting technology, which the staff explains on a guided tour.

Next down, is the kitchen/dining room. Meals are cooked by the staff and served family-style at large tables. You are welcome to eat all you want, but in order to avoid waste, clean plates are the rule. There are contests, and food waste is actually weighed! Most meals, the amount of waste is, amazingly, zero! The food was great, and breakfast and dinners are included in the price of your room. Boxed lunches are available for a small extra fee. You’re welcome

to hang out in the dining room and read and drink coffee if you’re not out hiking.

Finally, the farthest down is the Sunrise Room. This room has a small wood stove for winter heat and has chairs, sitting benches and tables to play games or just read and relax; a perfect place to watch the sunrise.

There is also a wide wraparound porch with rockers; perfect for relaxing on pleasant days. Back to the bunkhouse; the 20 individual rooms are very small, with one double bunk-bed; no chairs. There are pegs on the wall for hanging your coats.

Since you walk in, no one brings a lot of stuff, so there is no need for dressers or closets. And the idea is to not spend a lot of time in your room anyway! There are no outlets in the rooms (there is a small, dim ceiling light and a fan for summer). You can charge your devices in the common areas, but the use of cell phones is discouraged so as to not disturb other guests.

How do you wake up, you might ask? Early in the morning, a staff member walks along the outer walkway (all rooms open to the outside) lightly beating a small drum; very pleasant. That gets you up to go get a cup of coffee and get to the Sunrise Room for (duh!) the sunrise! Great way to start the day. Then at 8 a.m., the meal bell is rung for breakfast.

After breakfast, most people leave to go back down the mountain, but others will stay an extra night to hike

up to the top of Springer Mountain.

That’s quite a hike, and I didn’t feel like attempting the round trip, so I hiked to the Approach Trail and headed north just a half-mile or so.

I found a nice sitting area to have lunch; and then back to the lodge for an afternoon of relaxing and reading and visiting with other guests. One couple comes every few years; this was their eighth visit! Other hikers will start their thru-hike from the lodge, and some of the staff members were past AT thru-hikers.

Another guest was an author and AT thru-hiker, Richard Judy, who has written a book about his own hike. He entertained us with an evening talk and slide show.

While I was there, filming was being done of “A Walk In The Woods�, the book I mentioned earlier. I’ve read the book, and it is a hoot. Can’t wait for the movie to come out later

in the year or next year. The stars, so I heard, are Robert Redford and Nick Nolte. I didn’t see them, but staff members at the park assured me that they were there.

There are other hike-in lodges that I hope to visit, now that I’ve gotten a taste for them. One I heard about from another guest is the LeConte Lodge in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s much more rustic and a more difficult hike, but the view, from the top of Mount LeConte, is, according to my new friend, “spectacular�; so I hope to give that a try soon!

In the meantime, there are lots of trails closer for us to enjoy.

Check out some of the Northern Neck trails in my article in the latest issue of “Getaway� magazine, published by Journal Press, Inc. As always, I hope to see you on the trail.

VMRC adopts new blue crab fisheries regulations This French three-drawer table is one of a pair belonging to a writer from Northern Virginia. The woods appear to be mahogany and a type of elaborately grained maple. The top, which does not show well in this photograph, is finely inlaid marquetry in a floral pattern. The owner writes that they have been in her family for many years.

Ju d g i n g solely from the Henry Lane p h o t o g r ap h s , Hull the tables seem to be French reproductions of early nineteenthcentury pieces. They are factorymade, and show a high level of sophistication with the marquetry tops, although the brass galley trim is solid and not reticulated, as on fancier examples.

I suspect that they date from the 1920s, and if so, in today’s market should be worth $300 each. The possibility also exists that they are American-made, and if so, should be worth a third less. They closely resemble two with marble tops that we have in our shop that are priced accordingly.

French pieces remain popular,

particularly in these forms that fit in well with other styles. Earlier period pieces in this style, namely from the late eighteenth or early nineteenth centuries, in authentic Louis XV or Louis XVI motifs, sell for upwards of five figures, particularly those that are signed or can be attributed to recognized cabinetmakers. We recently sold an 1810 French diminutive table at auction in New York for a client in Florida that brought over $4000.

I suggest looking on the bottoms and backs of the tables, as well as of the drawers, to try to find a maker’s label or stencil with the country of origin. This style underwent a resurgence in the 1870s and in the interwar years, and a name would help to pinpoint the age.

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 email questions to henrylanehull@ commonwealthantiques.com.

Happy Antiquing!

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NEWPORT NEWS — The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) today voted to implement new fisheries management measures to conserve adult female and juvenile blue crabs through targeted harvest reductions. The Commission voted to reduce crab pot bushel and vessel limits by 10 percent for 12 months, July 5, 2014 to July 4, 2015. The Commission also closed the crab dredge fishery season for the seventh year in a row.

These new management measures were taken as a result of the 2014 Annual Winter Dredge Survey which indicated female blue crabs dropped below the safe level of 70 million and are in a depleted state. Juvenile crab numbers increased and have remained at a safe level for the sixth consecutive year. The juveniles must be conserved, however, in order to increase their chances of reproducing in even larger numbers next year.

“These decisions while never easy are absolutely necessary� said VMRC Commissioner John M.R. Bull. “The measures we adopted today complement similar regulations adopted by our partners in this effort, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission. Together, we will continue to monitor the blue crab population with our partners and continue to adjust management strategies when necessary. “

The chart above shows bushel limits for licensed crabbers starting July 5, 2014.

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Ah, summertime and the livinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is beautiful in our area

Above: Summer is a great time to float the upper Rappahannock River to cool off and enjoy the gorgeous scenery (and take along a fishing rod, too!). Center: Summer storms are usually welcomed to cool off the evening air.

Right: Nothing beats a day on the Bay fishing during the summer except being there at sunrise or sunset.

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email your hunting and fishing photos to Mark Fike at outdoors@journalpress.com

Annual Independence Day Antique and Collectible Auction Friday, July 4th â&#x20AC;˘ 9 am

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Fishing Rappahannock River â&#x20AC;&#x201C; We heard very little about the Rappahannock River again this week. Anecdotal reports did show that bass were hitting plastics along wood structure, and catfish are game if you have fresh bait.

Potomac River â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aqua Land in Southern Md. reports that anglers are catching croaker and spot right off the beach now; many are keepers.

Squid was the reported best bait this week for both croaker and spot.

Ponds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tackle Shop in Spotsylvania reported that Old Cossey Pond in Fredericksburg was a hotspot for bass, crappie and catfish this week. Bluegill are hitting crickets very well now.

Bowiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond in Westmoreland County was reportedly very good for bluegill.

Hunting Run Reservoir was good this week for small bass.

Motts Run Reservoir reported great catfish action on chicken livers. Sunfish are hitting very well, too. Something big is also breaking lines every week at the infamous underwater island at Motts. No word on what it may be but anglers are very curious.

Saltwater â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Croaker are hitting very consistently from our area down to Virginia Beach. Last year, we had a lot of puppy drum. This year, they appear to be scarce so far. Spanish are hitting off Virginia Beach. Some roundheads are also being caught off the beach down there. Cobia are biting well in the lower Bay now.

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Dirty Lion 5K Mud Run slides into another year Leonard Banks Sports editor

Leonard Banks

Kids both small and tall frolicked and rolled in mud and water during the 1 Mile Leo Mud Run. The event was sponsored by the Dahlgren Lions Club.

On Saturday, Eagles Nest was transformed from a residential community into a swarming pool of endurance runners taking part in the 2014 Dirty Lion 5K Mud Run. After running through the woods, maneuvering over a series of tires and several retaining wall climbs, splashing in a 25 foot mud pool, a dip into the Potomac River, and an all-out-mad-dash toward the finish line, Cori French became the overall women’s of the Mud Run, sponsored by the Dahlgren Lions Club. The 14year resident of King George finished the 5K in 51:00 minutes. This year’s race marked the second running of the event.

When French is not running, she is competitively racing UCAR racecars. She is also an avid 5k endur-

ance runner in local Fredericksburg area races. April Hughes, also a King George resident, finished second overall with a time of a 51:18.

Other notable first place age group women’s finishers from King George included: Sabrina Alvarez, 20-29, 57:05; Ashley Sisson, 30-39, 54:50; Tara Patteson, 40-49, 58:38; Jennifer Ayres, 55:08. There was a total of 17 women’s runners from King George.

As for the men, 45-year old Woodbridge resident, Dennis Billings finished the race in 34:09 to become the overall winner. King George resident, Gavin Taylor finished second overall with a time of 39:26.

Fletcher Lee, out of Colonial Beach, finished first in the 19 & under division with a time of 57:15. Fellow Colonial Beach resident Wayne Rose finished first in the 50-59 division with a time of 47:18. Montross resident, Scott Broske finished first

in the 30-39 age group with a time of 41:35.

In the men’s category, there were 11 runners from King George, three runners from Colonial Beach, and one runner from Montross.

The One-Mile Leo Mud Run featured kids ages 6-13. The following King George girls finished in first place: Raelyn Taylor, 7-8, 21:26; Savannah Taylor, 9-10, 21:53; Rebecca Tidwell, 11-13, 19:01.

As for the King George boys, the following runners finished in first place: Benjamin Tidwell, 7-8, 9:20; Dylan Veazey, 11-13, 8:17.

Among the numerous volunteers and vendors was King George chiropractor, Dr. Shawn Pallotti, DC. With the potential for minor and major injuries, Pallotti aided runners before and after the event. “I am certified in the technique called ART (active release technique),” Pallotti said. “The

technique focuses on taking care of triathletes, marathon runners, and people who jump off things. The types of activities that they are doing today are stressful on your body.”

The Dahlgren Lions Club, also known as the eyes and ears of King George is committed to the eye care of any one in need.

KGHS Sports Hall of Fame Week coming in Fall of 2014 Leonard Banks Sports editor

Leonard Banks

During the 2013 KGHSSHOF induction, JMU and KGHS alumni, DD Boxley acknowledged the numerous people who helped him along the way.

In an effort to broaden the visibility of the King George High School Sports Hall of Fame, the entire program will take place in the fall. “I’ve decided to move the golf tournament from the spring to the fall for a number of reasons,” KGHSSHOF founder and president, Gary Butler said. Along with the majority of golf tournaments hosted by Cameron Hills Golf Course taking place in the spring, the competition for sponsors and golfers is always an ongoing issue.

Currently, the Hall of Fame committee is looking for volunteers who would like to be a part of the golf tournament. Interested participants should contact Gary Butler at (540) 847-7733.

The emphasis on having a Hall of

Kids love KGP&R tennis camp Leonard Banks Sports editor Josh Gillette is determined to give the gift of tennis to King George area youths. The Potomac Elementary educator is passionate about developing a strong base of avid tennis enthusiasts in King George. “It’s always good to introduce kids to something that they will develop an interest in as they grow older,” Gillette said.

After reinvigorating the King George High School team to two consecutive winning seasons as a head coach, Gillette has hopes that his summer tennis camp will open the doors to a new generation of tennis players.

The King George Parks & Recreation tennis camp is intended for kids, ages, 9-17, who have either beginner or intermediate skills. While the younger kids are taught how to hold and swing the racquet properly,

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the older more experience group focuses on hitting the ball back and forth. Classes are divided into the following groups: 6-10 beginners, 11-17 beginners, and 9-17 intermediate. Players in the advanced intermediate level will focus on hitting the ball with consistency and learning a repertoire of advanced shots, while implementing strategy.

Most lessons lead towards a game before the end of each session.

The camp featured 20 kids this year, with a number of new kids added to the camp. “It’s been a good week, and we’ve certainly had a lot of young kids show up,” Gillette said. “There were kids that have participated in the camp several times before, which is always nice to see.”

Most families with moderate incomes will be able to afford the $45-$50 registration fee, tennis racquet and water bottle needed for the class.

“It’s always good to introduce kids to something that they will develop an interest in as they grow older.”

—Josh Gillette Gillette hopes to inspire kids with a love for the sport, while instilling a sound daily regimen of exercise. “Whether I see them again in a camp or high school setting, I would hope they will continue playing tennis with their family and friends,” Gillette said. “The idea is to get kids to continue to develop their skills.”

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“I thought I would try it in the fall, and have the tournament in conjunction with the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Timewise, everything will be compressed as far as the creation of videos, and preparation of activities that are associated with the program.”

—Gary Butler

Fame week, where the focus would be placed on raising funds for the program, while honoring a cast of legends would provide the community greater insight into the importance of the athletic legacy of its past heroes.

During the Hall of Fame week, fans

will get an opportunity to see and greet this year’s honorees at the King George versus Stafford High School game on Friday Sept. 5. Sometime during the month, the class of 2015, will be chosen.

“I thought I would try it in the fall, and have the tournament in conjunc-

tion with the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,” Butler said. “Time-wise, everything will be compressed as far as the creation of videos, and preparation of activities that are associated with the program.”

Now in its fifth year, the KGHSSHOF has enriched the historical aspects of the county’s legacy with an annual banquet, golf tournament, and induction ceremony.

From Jermon Bushrod to Buddy Updike, the program has given the community a platform to honor its athletes with the lasting impression of pride.

More importantly, Butler and the Hall of Fame committee have empowered the community with a rare opportunity to vote for their sports legend, simply by acquiring a form online at http://www.kinggeorgehalloffame.com.

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King George volleyball camp attracts athletes from area schools Leonard Banks Sports editor

KG Her-icanes 14U Fast Pitch softball team

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Her-icanes win Summer Heat Classic Jeff Truslow The KG Her-icanes 14u Fast Pitch Softball team traveled to Charlottesville on June 28 to compete in the Summer Heat Classic tournament. The Her-icanes were undefeated, as they won all four games they played, bringing home the championship trophies.

The Her-icanes won both of their pool play games with a 11-3 win over the Shenandoah Valley Crushers and a 11-0 win over the Augusta Knockouts. Juliet Truslow and Destiny Johnson combined to pitch a perfect game against the Knockouts, as none of the opponent’s batters reached base.

KG was seeded #1 for the playoff round, and they quickly eliminated Augusta with a 12-0 win to reach the championship game, where KG faced

the undefeated Blue Ridge Heat.

The Her-icanes and the Heat had a great back and forth battle, but KG ultimately prevailed as KG’s Jennifer Childers stole 2nd and 3rd base in the bottom of the 5th inning, and then raced home scoring the go ahead run on an errant throw by the Blue Ridge catcher. KG won the championship game by a score of 5-4.

Catcher Emily Davis lead the KG team’s offense on the day with seven hits, including a home run and a triple. On the team’s first at bat of the day, Davis blasted a line drive over the center fielder’s head and made her way around the bases for a homerun. That set the tone for the KG batters for the day, as they delivered 39 hits during the four games.

Madison Morgan, Juliet Truslow and Caitlyn Crossman each had five hits, and Kaylee Wright and Anna Sch-

ram provided four hits a piece to help power the Her-icane offense. Amber Hixson and J. Truslow each provided run-producing doubles for KG. Juliet Truslow was dominant on the mound for KG. After dealing with a stress fracture in her back this spring season, she fought a migraine all day on Saturday, but was able to pitch in all four games, tossing 15 innings, giving up 11 hits, striking out 23 batters, walking three opponents, while allowing three earned runs on the day. Destiny Johnson pitched one inning allowing zero hits and striking out one batter.

The KG defense played well, making only a few mistakes on the day. First baseman Morgan Dalton and second baseman A. Schram made many routine outs on the numerous balls See Champions, page 10

After winning four NCAA national championships, and sustaining a winning streak that lasted over an eight year span, Penn State volleyball libero standout, Alyssa D’Errico spent a day and a half at the annual King George Volleyball Advanced Skills Camp.

“I absolutely love being in the gym, and these kids were great,” D’Errico said. “They wanted to experience whatever we threw at them. The more people playing the game that I love, the more it will grow in the future. I think it’s a great way to give back to the sport that has given me everything.”

D’Errico achieved fame through hard work and a tireless work ethic. After coming from Byron, a small town in northern New York, and graduating with a class of fewer than 100 students, D’Errico realized that her opportunity to play for the best collegiate program in the world would take a lot of effort.

The camp coordinated by Drew and Jill Wine, and coached by University of Mary Washington volleyball head coach, Matt Troy, took place at King George High School for three days last week Monday through Wednesday.

Thirty-four players from various Fredericksburg area schools, including King George, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Colonial Forge, Mountain View, North Stafford, Faith Baptist, Courtland and Riverbend focused on standards skills associated with volleyball.

The fellowship among rival players and the experience of collegiate coaching left a lasting

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Players from the top volleyball programs in the Fredericksburg area participated in the annual King George Volleyball Advanced Skills Camp. impression on Fox varsity volleyball player, Andrea Wine. “I learned a lot about defense, and what I didn’t know before,” Wine said. “The camp also helped me improve on other skills that I haven’t mastered yet.”

Skills sets such as passing, blocking, setting, serving and defense were emphasized throughout the camp. The sessions ranged from a fast and furious pace of hit and re-

ceive to a discussion period, where Troy highlighted the importance of camp drills.

“On the first day of the camp, we focused a lot on ball control; passing and serving,” Troy said. “One of the things that Drew (Wine) was hoping we would do is give them more advanced thinking. On the final day we focused on attacking, blocking, and transition footwork.”

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Dahlgren Sharks battle Sunfish Elizabeth Guthrie The Dahlgren Sharks traveled not once, but twice, to Salem Fields last week for their second dual meet of the 2014 summer season.

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Martins have long history of protecting Northern Neck residents from insects Richard Leggitt Since the days of the Powhatan Indian tribes, purple martins have been protecting the people and the crops of the Northern Neck from insects. Indians who were part of the Powhatan confederation of tribes along the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers placed gourds on long poles for the cheerful little birds to use for their nests.

Purple martins, members of the swallow family, are totally dependent on human landlords. They pay their rent by catching and eating hundreds of insects in flight each day and by

chirruping songs that bird enthusiasts believe to be the sound of true contentment.

In the 1600s, spread along the Rappahannock and Potomac shore in the villages of the Pissaseck tribe near Leedstown and the Nomine tribe near Nomini Bay, were hundreds of gourd homes for purple martins. And today, residents of the Northern Neck continue to maintain manmade multi-level birdhouses where colonies of martins have taken residence.

Barbara Hathaway of Colonial Beach has two martin houses in her

front yard and delights when they fill with the little birds each spring. “They are just such happy little birds,” Hathaway said. “They eat insects. They work hard and raise their families.”

Purple martins spend the winter in Brazil and then migrate to the United States in late March or early April.

“They send a scout in mid-March,” said Hathaway. “This year, the rest of the birds arrived in late March. They will be out of here in mid-August, back to Brazil.”

In the interval, the martins will raise their families. The little birds are monogamous and the males and

females cooperate equally in preparing their nests. The martin houses are perched on poles 14 to 20 feet in the air and protect the birds from predators, especially when feeding and training their young. The martins will return to the same house every year if it hasn’t been taken over by other birds.

Most martin houses today are single structures with many units designed like apartments with multiple entrances, allowing colonies of dozens or hundreds of mated pairs of martins to nest and raise their families. This type of martin house can be

seen throughout the Northern Neck, including King George and Westmoreland counties.

“I have had my two houses since 2006,” Hathaway said. “I first had them in the backyard, but the martins came and then left. Now, they are in my front yard, and they have stayed; I think because of the proximity to water.” Hathaway said she takes her houses down before the martins return each year to make sure they don’t become a home for other guests. “The sparrows will move in after the martins have gone,” she said.

Purple Martins have been helping protect the residents of King George and Westmoreland counties from insects since the days when native Americans inhabited the Northern Neck.

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The Public Works Refuse Department will be closed on Friday July 4, 2014 also. Friday’s refuse collection will be picked up on Thursday, July 3, 2014. The Administrative Offices will re-open normal working hours on Monday, July 7, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Kathleen Flanagan Town Clerk KING GEORGE COUNTY JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FULL TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT Salary Range: $18,907 - $30,819

King George County Treasurer’s Office is currently seeking qualified and motivated applicants to fill the position of Office Assistant.

Applicant must be reliable and possess basic computing skills and high school diploma or equivalent. Ideal candidates will also possess excellent telephone and customer service skills.

Financial background preferred but not required.

Duties include but are not limited to customer service, general office skills, data entry and ability to work independently.

Applications will be accepted through close of business Wednesday, July 9, 2014 and may be obtained from the King George County Administrator’s Office, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 200, or online at www.king-george.va.us.

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 12344 Mount Rose Drive, King George, VA 22485 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated May 31, 2007, and recorded at Instrument Number 20070601000143420 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for King George County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $387,200.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at 9483 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485 on: August 4, 2014 at 11:30 AM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of all of that certain tract or parcel of land together with all rights and privileges thereto appurtenant, situated, lying and being in Rappahannock District, King George County, Virginia, containing 24.3615 acres, and designated as Parcel “B”, on Plat of Survey dated January 10, 2007, prepared by Richard B. Allison, Jr. and Associates, which plat is recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, as Instrument Number #20070205000110760., 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 $38,000.00, 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.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KING GEORGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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The King George County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:15 p.m., on Tuesday July 15, 2014, in the Robert H. Combs Board Room of the Revercomb Administration Building at 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SHORELINE STABILIZATION AND RESTORATION AT NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY DAHLGREN, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 102 (2) (C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), (42 USC 4331 et seq.) and the Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500 - 1508) implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA, the Department of the Navy gives notice that an Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared to address the potential impacts related to implementing shoreline stabilization and restoration measures at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Virginia. Based upon the EA, a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been prepared and a determination made that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required.

The proposed action is to stabilize and restore 12 sections (or reaches) of the installation shoreline that have been severely damaged or made vulnerable by erosion. Shoreline erosion control measures will help to protect against the loss of mission-critical infrastructure, equipment, facilities, and other capital assets due to erosion, and reduce catastrophic damage from ongoing erosion along approximately 11,730 linear feet of shoreline on the Potomac River and Upper Machodoc Creek at the installation. The proposed action is needed because unchecked erosion imperils mission-critical real estate, including infrastructure and facilities, and has contributed to environmental degradation. The proposed action will be implemented in four phases, ranked by priority, for the 12 sections of the shoreline.

Copies of the EA and FONSI are available for review at the following area libraries: Lewis Edgerton Smoot Memorial Library 9533 Kings Highway King George, Virginia 22485

Case Number 11-03-E01: Request by Aqua Virginia, Inc., to operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) serving Presidential Lakes Section 14 which is located on Tax Map 14B (1), Parcel 344A. The property contains 23.34 acres and is located in Presidential Lakes Subdivision, Section 14, at 8316 Colfax Drive. The property is zoned One-family District R-1; a WWTP is only permitted in the R-1 Zoning District by Special Exception and the previous approved Special Exception Permit requires a new owner to obtain a new Special Exception Permit. The Comprehensive Plan, April 16, 2013, identifies the property as being within the Potomac River/North (Rural Development Area with a recommended residential density of should be in range of 1 dwelling unit per 2 to 10 or more acres, unless clustering development techniques are employed with large blocks of open space being preserved.

Case Number 11-03-E02: Request by Aqua Virginia, Inc., to operate the Water Storage and/or Pumping System (Water System)serving Presidential Lakes Section 14 which is located on Tax Map 14B (1), Parcel 344A (Well and Storage Tanks 6096 Carter Drive) and 213A (Well lot 6353 Igo Road). The property contains 23.34 acres and is located in Presidential Lakes Subdivision, Section 14. The property is zoned One-family District R-1; a “Water System” is only permitted in the R-1, Zoning District by Special Exception Permit. The Comprehensive Plan, April 16, 2013, identifies the property as being within the Potomac River/North (Rural Development Area with a recommended residential density of should be in range of 1 dwelling unit per 2 to 10 or more acres, unless clustering development techniques are employed with large blocks of open space being preserved.

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 Board of Supervisors 7/2/14, 7/9/14

Charles County Public Library - La Plata Branch 2 Garrett Avenue La Plata, Maryland 20646 Naval Support Facility Dahlgren General Library Bldg 1194 6090 Jenkins Rd., Suite 209 Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5140 Requests for and comments on the EA and FONSI may be made to the Department of the Navy at the following address: Naval Support Activity South Potomac, Public Affairs Office Bldg 101 (Attn: Mrs. Jeron Hayes), 6509 Sampson Rd., Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5108. Comments may be written and mailed to the address listed above, and should be postmarked no later than 30 calendar days from the publication of this notice.

7/2/2014

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

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

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.

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At Belle Grove: a 4th of July Red, White and Blues concert & picnic Richard Leggitt

Historic Belle Grove Plantation, the site of President James Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth in 1751, will host a Red, White and Blues concert and picnic on the 4th of July. The event is a fundraiser to help pay for the restoration of a summer kitchen on the property which was first build in 1720.

Belle Grove is one of the most historic homes in King George County.

The Belle Grove property on the North side of the Rappahannock River was purchased by Captain Anthony Savage in 1670. The house and acreage were later acquired by Francis Conway and Rebecca Catlett Conway, James Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandparents.

Their daughter, Eleanor Rose Conway returned to the riverside plantation in December 1750 for the birth of her child, the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth President and the father of the Constitution, on March 16, 1751. The plantation was named Belle Grove

by Rebecca Conwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2nd husband, John Moore.

The elegant main house has been

painstakingly restored by the Hass Corporation who bought the property in 1987 and by Brett and Michelle Darnell who leased it in 2012 and turned it into a luxury bed and breakfast. Belle Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer kitchen, ice house and smokehouse, built on the property from 1720 to 1750, are still badly in need on restoration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These buildings are priceless pieces of living history that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be allowed to disappear,â&#x20AC;? said Michelle Darnell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is killing us to stand by

and watch as the boards start popping, bricks start dropping away and seeing the structure of the summer kitchen starting to side off its foundation. The only thing stopping us from rescuing these historic treasures is funding.â&#x20AC;?

So on the 4th of July, the Darnells will start their drive to raise the needed restoration funds by hosting a concert and picnic under the stars featuring the Alexis P. Suter Band, a popular blues band from New York.

Also performing will be Mike Mallick

and his band. The concert will begin under the stars at 6 p.m. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and join the food, drinks and fun for the whole family.

Corporate sponsors for the event include Peoples Community Bank, Long and Foster Corporate Real Estate, NAFRE Premier Federal Credit Union and the Community Bank of the Chesapeake. Food will be provided by BBQ Brothers and the Ice Cream Nook. Tickets to the event are $25 for adults and $15 for chil-

dren 12 to five years old. Tickets can be purchased online at bellegroveplantation.com or by calling 540621-7340.

Established as a tobacco plantation, Belle Grove has played a number of roles in the founding history of America that the nation will be celebrating on the 4th of July. Not only was James Madison, the author of the Bill of Rights born at Belle Grove, but a Union regiment chasing John Wilkes Booth stopped overnight at Belle Grove after the

assassination of President Lincoln at Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre.

Additionally, the plantation is believed to have been used as a Union Army headquarters during the Civil War, which may explain why it was undamaged by Union gunboats moving up and down the Rappahannock during the war. The Hass Corporation and the Darnells have done a splendid job of restoring the historic property and hope that fundraising, including the 4th of July event, will allow that effort to continue.

Kids of all ages can have fun in VA this Summer!

Virginia is full of places to fill your teenagersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hunger for grown-up adventures Williamsburg â&#x20AC;˘ Busch Gardens has some pretty awesome rides, too. From repeatedly inverting spiral runs to a 200-foot, merciless drop, these thrillers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for pansies. â&#x20AC;˘ Water Country USA boasts the most get-wet action. Check out the twistinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, turninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, spit-you-out river rafting adventure, along with 415foot flumes propelling you to a pretty quick 25 mph!

drop ride! WaterWorks is a pretty fun time, too, with a 650,000 gallon wave pool and more!

Weirwood â&#x20AC;˘ Hold on tight! The Eastern Shore Hang Gliding Center offers the ride of your life, from 2500 feet to a milehigh! Bring your baby brother or sister, too. Surprise, surprise, this ride is good for ages 4 and up.

Rice â&#x20AC;˘ The Adventure Park at Sandy River Retreat is the largest and first of its kind in Central Virginia. Come aboard for 52 obstacles, including 13 zip lines!

DoswelL â&#x20AC;˘ Kings Dominionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16 thrill rides include the longest floorless coaster in the world and a 272-foot 72 mph

Wintergreen â&#x20AC;˘ Zip line, mini-golf, gaming systems, and more are waiting for a wide range of kids at Discovery Ridge Adventure Center at Wintergreen Resort. All this fun on top of the awesome slopes, boarding and tubing? You betcha!

Wytheville â&#x20AC;˘ Jump behind the wheel of a gocart at Galewinds Amusement Park & Raceway. Spin around four tracks, putt-putt your way through 18 holes

of mini-golf, or escape a rainy day with the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest arcade.

Virginia Beach â&#x20AC;˘ Check out the skate park at Mount Trashmore! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an extensive street course with a seven-foot deep bowl and a 13.5-foot tall vert ramp.

Sheer adrenaline! â&#x20AC;˘ Take an Atlantic Ocean excursion with a wildlife watching cruise from the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. While youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there, check out the six-story-high IMAXÂŽ Theater.

Cape Charles â&#x20AC;˘ Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all the rage and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to get the knack of this one ... kiteboarding! Take lessons from Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first full-service kiteboarding shop, SouthEast Expeditions, on Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eastern Shore.

Lynchburg

â&#x20AC;˘ Feel like skiing in spring or summer or do you know how? You can take lessons or go for the gusto on the advanced run. Check out Snowflex Center, a synthetic ski slope that is the only one of its kind in the United States. Rent your skis, boards and tubes on-site.

ing isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t on the agenda, you can still see those 850 horsepower beauties at Wood Brothers Racing Museum.

Better yet, ride shotgun with theRichard Petty Driving Experienceâ&#x201E;˘ at RIR! Teens 14 and older can ride along for three qualifying-speed laps (thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to 165 mph).

Chantilly â&#x20AC;˘ The National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center features several flight simulators as well as an observation tower to watch flights in and out of Washington Dulles International Airport. The IMAXÂŽ and Planetarium are pretty cool places to chill for a bit, too.

Petersburg â&#x20AC;˘ Live the life of a Civil War soldier when you enroll in the Civil War Adventure Camp at Pamplin Historical Park. Leave the Ipod and smart phone behind - those luxuries arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t welcome in the 1800s.

Martinsville â&#x20AC;˘ Big kids who feel the need for speed (or so they think), will love taking in a NASCAR race at Martinsville Speedway or Richmond International Raceway (RIR). If rac-

Wallops Island â&#x20AC;˘ Virginia Space Flight Adventure Camp is only for those 11-15 years old, and is held at Wallops Island, an operational NASA base. See F-18s, C-130s and research aircraft while you take in the model rocketry, robotics and flight simulation.

Dinwiddie â&#x20AC;˘ Have a racer in the mix? Bring the bikes to Virginia Motorsports Park for motorcross open practice sessions and races.

Portsmouth â&#x20AC;˘ Full of simulators and interactive courts to test your skillz, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum showcases 20 sports and more than 200 Virginia athletes, coaches and other influential sports figures.

Danville â&#x20AC;˘ The Tank Museum boasts the most extensive collection of tank and cavalry artifacts collection found in the world. Dating from 1509 to present day with all nations represented, the Museums has over 103 tanks and artillery pieces, 150 mid size weapons, over 1500 Tank and cavalry uniforms, 1300 pieces of headgear, pins, patches, and other military memorabilia.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tweens are hungry for great big fun too & they can find it nearby, in Virginia!

Statewide â&#x20AC;˘ Have a horse lover in your midst?

Treat them to some trail riding, lessons and more at one of Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horse farms!

Herndon â&#x20AC;˘ Perils of the Lost Jungle is a Top 5 Miniature Golf Course as proclaimed by Newsweek. Grab a putter and head out into the bush!

Williamsburg â&#x20AC;˘ Go Ape! Treetop Adventure and Treetop Junior, an interactive ropes course with five sections of obstacles, trapezes, net bridges, five zip lines and more. One participating adult for every two kids between 10 and 15 years of age.

â&#x20AC;˘ The Waterpark at Great Wolf Lodge is a four-story, interactive treehouse with a waterfort, 1,000gallon tipping bucket, eight waterslides, four pools, two giant hot tubs, a spacious outdoor pool and huge wave pool.

Prince George â&#x20AC;˘ Swaders rocks out the fun with go-karts, mini golf, 50+ arcade games, batting cages and so much more!

Roanoke â&#x20AC;˘ Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke is a great place to see trains - models, electric, diesel and steam! Also, see autos, trucks, carriages and the

African-American transportation exhibit. Plenty of hands-on exhibits make this museum extremely kid-friendly.

Manassas â&#x20AC;˘ Splashdown Waterpark features five different water areas with two fast cannonball slides and two 70foot waterslides as well as a beach area, lap pool and lazy river.

Richmond â&#x20AC;˘ Find everything imaginable for inquisitive kids at the Science Museum of Virginia. From bugs to space and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside human bodies ... explore! The IMAX DOME & Planetarium is the biggest in Virginia and puts the audience in the middle of all

the action!

McLean â&#x20AC;˘ Visit a small tenant family farm at Claude Moore Colonial Farm.

The one-room farm house, animals and crops of the 18th century encourage children to try their hand at farm chores like feeding the animals, repairing fences and churning butter!

Norfolk â&#x20AC;˘ Nauticus, The National Maritime Center features more than 150 interactive exhibits, giant screen films, exotic aquaria, touch pools and shark petting experiences!

Lynchburg

Little ones are sometimes timid til they get their feet wet Portsmouth â&#x20AC;˘ The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum of Virginia is the largest childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museum in the commonwealth. The most popular exhibit here is the antique toy and model train collection, one of the largest on the East Coast. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the Bubble Exhibit!

Norfolk â&#x20AC;˘ The Virginia Zoological Park boasts more than 350 animals, such as elephants, Siberian tigers, monkeys, reptiles and birds.

Virginia Beach â&#x20AC;˘ Hunt Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Petting Farm is a laid-back place to spend the day petting and feeding the animals. Visit the baby goats, chickens, llamas, peacocks, guineas, pigs, a miniature cow, and more! A playground and pony rides round out the day.

Richmond â&#x20AC;˘ The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum of Richmond is for toddlers through age 12 and was voted 11th Best Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum in America by Child magazine! See the Waterplay exhibit as well as explore a cave, climb to an eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nest and tinker in an inventorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lab.

â&#x20AC;˘ Children of all ages delight in the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. The garden is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;learning landscapeâ&#x20AC;? where children can enjoy freedom to explore the natural world. An Adventure Pathway complete with boardwalks, bridges, and a Leafy Overlook, a Tree House, and a water play area are just a few of the things kids can enjoy while at the garden. â&#x20AC;˘ Maymont Nature and Visitor Center features a 20-foot waterfall and 13 giant aquariums. Children especially enjoy the funny antics of the river otters! The native wildlife exhibits, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm and carriage collection are popular, too.

Williamsburg â&#x20AC;˘ At Sesame Street: Forest of Fun inside Busch Gardens, the littlest of angels will make a big splash, and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;big boyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;big girlâ&#x20AC;? will feel right at home, too. From sprinklers and train rides to real big-kid coasters and flumes, this is a great corner of the park to spend some time.

Natural Bridge â&#x20AC;˘ The Natural Bridge Zoo is home to more than 400 exotic reptiles, birds and mammals. See the breed-

ing center for rare and endangered species. Kids will love the petting area, too.

Henrico â&#x20AC;˘ Three Lakes Park and Nature Center is not a huge attraction, space-wise, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big on easy fun for little folks. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll especially enjoy the 50,000 gallon aquarium that lets them peek at the underwater world of the lake. Best of all? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free!

Harrisonburg â&#x20AC;˘ The Explore More Discovery Museum is for ages 2-12 who will find a space buzzing with activity and alive with learning opportunities! Activities include drama, cre-

ative arts, science and technology.

Shenandoah Caverns â&#x20AC;˘ American Celebration on Parade is full of delightful parade floats as well as props and settings from important events in entertainment and political history.

Character floats, such as Rug Rats and Cinderella in her carriage, are sure to excite the little ones. Most of these massive floats are animated, too.

Sterling â&#x20AC;˘ Milk a life-like cow at the Heritage Farm Museum, and pretend to be a farmer for the day!

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â&#x20AC;˘ Amazement Square, The Rightmire Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum has the tallest indoor climbing tower in the nation with all sorts of pathways, tunnels and a glass elevator.

Sandston â&#x20AC;˘ The Virginia Aviation Museum has a cool supersonic spy plane, the SR-71 Blackbird! Get up close to replicas of three Wright Brothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gliders, see Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Admiral Richard E. Byrdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plane that flew over Antarctica, as well as look at World War II dioramas, antique automobiles and other aviation exhibits.

Martinsville â&#x20AC;˘ Meet Triceratops at the Virginia Museum of Natural History. Special

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Natural Bridge â&#x20AC;˘ Virginia Safari Park is Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only drive-thru zoo. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just like being on a real African safari! See hundreds of animals roaming free! Children can feed, touch and observe camels, zebras, elk, llamas, bison, ostrich, deer and antelope as well as giraffes.

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