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Supervisors set to talk money, fracking Thursday Phyllis Cook The King George Board of Supervisors has a jam-packed special meeting this week, including talks with the school board about this year’s budget and possible decisions regarding fracking. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the board room of the Revercomb Administration building, located behind the Courthouse on Route 3. The supervisors want an explanation of how the school board has enough money to follow through with 2 percent employee raises after it

sustained cuts to its requested budget plan. The supervisors also may discuss the school district’s future plans for the former middle school building, which was shuttered in June, 2009. Supervisors also might want to see if there are plans for repair and maintenance of the high school track adjacent to the current middle school, among other capital project plans In another monetary matter, the supervisors will review the county’s proposed 2015-19 Capital Improvement Program requests totaling $28 million.

Travis Quesenberry, county administrator, is expected to provide his recommendations for the board’s review. The final item on the agenda will have the supervisors talking about what changes they want made in the county’s ordinances relative to drilling for gas and oil, or fracking. The discussion is expected to spawn decisions about what directions to provide the Planning Commission for amending various land use ordinances in an effort to lessen the potential environmental impacts of fracking should the state approve a permit for

that activity in the county. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is the procedure of creating fractures in rocks and rock formations by injecting fluid into cracks to force them further open. The larger fissures allow more oil and gas to flow out of the formation so it can be extracted Last week, Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy and the Department of Environmental Quality have signed an agreement to work together to ensure a transparent process in reviewing potential permit applications for gas and oil drilling in

this region that is to include a thorough environmental impact review and incorporate public comment. “This is a very positive step,” said Supervisor Chairman Joe Grzeika. “It now puts both the environmental and the drilling permit review pieces on equal footing in a transparent and direct way and addresses some of the issues we have heard from folks during our examination of the potential impact drilling for oil or gas may have in King George.” Thoseinterestedinmoreinformation on fracking will have two additional opportunities in early September.

At 2 p.m. Sept. 3, there will be a panel discussion on the topic at the Warsaw Campus of Rappahannock Community College. Panel participants will include the Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources, representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and from the Southern Environmental Law Center and a past officer of the Virginia Oil & Gas Association. At 6 p.m. Sept. 4, there will be a showing of the film Gasland II at the Smoot Library.

McAuliffe to dedicate new campsite Cell tower permit gets planning OK

Phyllis Cook Gov. Terry McAuliffe will be in King George at 9 a.m. Aug. 22 to dedicate a new ‘canoe-in’ campground at Caledon State Park. Caledon is a National Natural Landmark known for its old-growth forests and a high concentration of bald eagles. The campground is the newest public access point along the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, a 3,000-mile water trail tracing the historic voyage of the famous English explorer. The Smith Trail officially was launched May 12, 2007, as part of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. It’s the first national water trail and is being developed to follow the historic routes of Smith’s travels based on his map and journals. Local officials and the public are invited to the hour-long dedication ceremony. Attendees are advised to arrive between 7:30-8:15 a.m. with shuttle vans available for those not wishing to walk or bike the picturesque 3-mile trail to the campground site on the Potomac River near Metomkin Point. The parking area for Caledon State Park is at 11617 Caledon Road (Route 218). Parking and program fees are waived for the day. Following the ceremony, visitors are invited to explore the campground site, the park with its other trails, the visitor center, and participate in any of several interpretive programs or take a shuttle van back to the parking area. In conjunction with the dedication, the park will offer family-friendly

Phyllis Cook

Courtesy Caledon State Park

This is one of the new ‘canoe-in’ campground sites available at Caledon State Park activities, including boating safety demonstrations, a program on fossils and a plant-identification hike. The new primitive campground is the first public overnight facility at Caledon. It contains six, 20- by 30foot campsites, each equipped with a fire ring, picnic table and lantern post. The campground site is served by two vault toilets. The campsites must be reserved by permit online, by phone or in-person at the park, depending on availability, for $11/night including vehicle parking. The opening of the campground is part of an ongoing state effort to increase public access to rivers and the Chesapeake Bay through the Smith Trail. Partners in this effort include the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Virginia Department of Historic Resources,

ABOUT CALEDON The summer home to one of the largest concentrations of American bald eagles on the East Coast, Caledon State Park attracts bird watchers of all ages. Ten hiking trails and four, multi-use trails are open yearround for visitors to walk or bike through environmentally sensitive marshlands and picturesque wooded areas of the park. Caledon’s visitor center contains exhibits, a gift shop and restrooms and is accessible the Chesapeake Conservancy and the National Park Service. Each of the agencies feature down-loadable brochures on their websites along

by a ramp. A picnic area has paved sites connected to the parking via paved paths with wheelchair accessible tables. There is a 20- by 40-footcovered environmental education pavilion with universal accessibility from parking at the picnic area via a path. The shelter has lights and electricity with an extra large grill and a water fountain and faucet adjacent to the building. This area can be rented as a picnic shelter when not in use for educational programs. with a wealth of information about Caledon and the Smith Trail from which much of the information in this article is drawn.

The King George Planning Commission unanimously approved, 7-0, Aug. 12 a recommended special exception permit request for construction of a 195-foot cell tower to plug a coverage gap in the Sealston area and provide the ability to meet future coverage needs by commercial providers. The request for the tower on property at 1132 Kings Highway is by Clear Signal Towers, LLC/Verizon Wireless. The location is on the south side of Route 3 and east of the intersection with Fletchers Chapel Road (Route 603). Access to the site is from Route 3. The facility will occupy a leased 10,000-square-foot area and will have a galvanized steel finish to reduce visual obtrusiveness. The tower will not be lighted. Security fencing will be provided along with landscaping on all four sides to shield the base from view. The structure is designed to support a minimum of four panel antennaes at various locations. The special exception permit would require the applicant to reserve space for King George County for installation of equipment on the tower at no cost to the county and provide space for county equipment. Jack Green, director of county’s office of Community Development. Green said the application met the special exception review standards

for such facilities and the guidelines in the county’s comprehensive plan. He said the applicant has demonstrated through an independent engineer’s report no tower exists within the proposed tower’s vicinity to make using an existing tower feasible. The approval vote followed a public hearing and extensive discussion. Three comments were provided by members of the public during the hearing, with two from residents who live adjacent to the property and one person representing the applicant. Debbie Fairfax said a better site for the tower would be on property in the nearby industrial park or at Sealston Park, saying those locations would not impact any residents. Todd Fairfax disputed the contention there exists a current dead zone, saying service reception at their house had a strong 4G signal with a Verizon smartphone. Tootie Hudgins, representing the applicant, said they had considered other potential sites for the facility, adding, “this is where we want to put it.” Commissioner Bill Robey wanted to know what other potential sites were reviewed by the applicant. Hudgins said the industrial park and Sealston Park both were considered and rejected, indicating topography was a key element in the decision. The next step is for the request to go to the Board of Supervisors for its review and a public hearing, prior to any decision by the governing body.

Colonial Beach pries another school leader from King George Linda Farneth

Linda Farneth

Kevin Newman, superintendent of Colonial Beach Schools, recently introduced new Colonial Beach High School Principal Jennifer Grigsby to the school board. Grigsby began her new post at the start of the month.

It’s happened again. Colonial Beach Public Schools has persuaded another King George County Schools employee to join its ranks. Jennifer Grigsby is the new Colonial Beach High School principal. “I’m really excited to be back and working for Colonial Beach Public Schools again,” she said. “My heart has always been here.” Earlier this summer, Colonial Beach saw the return of Kevin Newman, a former Colonial Beach Elementary School principal who left for three years to work as the King

George Middle School principal, before returning to Colonial Beach as its superintendent. Grigsby began her public school career in Colonial Beach before moving to neighboring King George for two years. She taught in King George from 2012-14 at the Commonwealth Governor’s School. She also was the lead biology teacher for all six Governor’s School sites. Grigsby began teaching in Colonial Beach in 2004 as the high school science teacher for all classes. She began working on her master’s degree in administration and supervision for education in 2008 at the University of Scranton,

performing her principal-internships at Colonial Beach. During these “principalships” (as Grigsby refers to them) at Colonial Beach, Grigsby started programs such as the SOL Academies for elementary and high school students, Drifter Time and remediation and enrichment scheduling for high school students. During her two-year internship she also acted as Title I school principal. After her internship, she was acting high school principal when the current principal was out. Some of the challenges Grigsby has had to face in her new job include the elementary school move and finding space for the students. She

said, however, it has been a fairly easy transition because the teachers and staff are really on board with doing what is best for the students. She also diligently has been searching for and interviewing qualified teachers to fill several vacant positions before the new year starts. Grigsby said she had a great experience in King George but she is really excited to be coming back home to Colonial Beach.

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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is here in King George

mars hill youth group Event is Saturday, Sept 6th, 5-9pm, outside at the K.G. Sealston Pavilion! COME EARLY by 4:45pm for registration! On Facebook to share and invite friends: www.facebook.com/ events/576911022420226/ Oak Grove Baptist Church is offering Free Back to School haircuts at the church on Sunday, August 24, from 6-8 p.m. Please bring your school age children in for dinner and a movie. We will have two licensed beauticians/ barbers here to give haircuts during movie time. Oak Grove Baptist Church Contact mail@ogbcfamily. org. 8096 Leedstown Rd, Oak Grove, VA 22443. (804) 224-9695 agape ministry church Gospel Sing, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. Featuring One Lane Bridge & Willie Smith. Fellowship to follow. 9106 Indiantown Road. Macedonia Baptist Church will celebrate their annual Homecoming and Revival beginning Aug. 24. The morning message will be delivered by Pastor Fred Sales at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served following the morning service. The afternoon service will begin at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Terry Streeter of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Washington, DC. Rev. Streeter will be the revivalist for the weeknight services beginning, Aug. 25-29, at 7 p.m. Various guest choirs will render the music each night. 1081 Macedonia Lane, Colonial Beach.

MGM-Mighty gospel melodies to host a Pre Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. Featuring Mt. Olive Mass Choir, Partlow, VA; Harmonies of Faith, KG, VA; The Tolson Family, Waldorf, MD; The MGM, KG, VA. Emcee for the Evenine Sister Mary JohnsonMacedonia Baptist Church Rout 609 Madedonia Road Woodford, VA. Call Deacon Charles Pratt (540) 207-2802; Brother James Anderson(540) 429-4709 or Brother Robert Polk (540)514-0891. Free Will Offering. peace lutheran church will have an open house for prospective students on Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 4:30-6pm. Please drop by for a visit! For more information check out our website: www.peacelutherankgva.org or call (540) 775-7529 ANNUAL COLONIAL BEACH GOSPEL EXPLOSION Colonial Beach Aug. 23. 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Free to the public. Contemporary Christian, bluegrass gospel, quartet gospel music & more! There will be face painting and more fun, kid activities. Bring your own chair or blanket to the Town Stage area in Colonial Beach. 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. (804) 224-8447.

Members and friends of Two Rivers Baptist Church in KG take part in a “large” bucket challenge. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -ALS. is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Most people with ALS die from respiratory failure, usually within 3 to 5 years from the onset of symptoms. About 10 percent of those with ALS survive for 10 or more years. All of a sudden ALS is in the news, on Facebook and Youtube. Celebrities, politicians and people all are taking the challenge – pour a bucket of ice over your head on video, then dare two or three friends to do the same. They can either accept the challenge, or donate $100 to the ALS Association. Carl Coakley, a King George native, received a tentative diagnosis of ALS two and one half years ago. There are no tests for ALS, it is diagnosed by ruling out other possible conditions/diseases, and “waiting to see.” That is the most frustrating part - waiting. Family and friends are still hoping and praying the doctors will find something else, but in the meantime, they took the challenge in support of Carl. His wife, Jeannie, and

daughter, Katie, had both received the challenge, but wanted to include others. Jeannie asked their church family and sent an invitation out on Facebook. On Saturday, August 16 they gathered at Two Rivers Baptist Church, and filled their buckets with ice and water. One by one, they took the challenge; children as young as 4 and adults up to 83 years old dumped buckets over their heads. They finished by joining Jeannie & Katie under the John Deere tractor bucket, as Carl dumped ice water on them. Those that did not take the challenge, and even those that did, donated to the ALS Association and raised over $800 and many more challenges were given. According to the NY Times, as of Sunday, August 17, the ALS Association said it had received $13.3 million in donations since July 29, compared with $1.7 million during the same period last year. Take the challenge; invite 2-3 others to do the same. It DOES make a difference. ALS ASSOCIATION: 1275 K Street NW - Suite 250 - Washington, DC 20005, or www.alsa.org.

Grant Methodist Church becomes Holy Redeemer Anglican Church The final paperwork was complete and now historic Grant Methodist Church becomes Holy Redeemer Anglican Church. After having rented for several years, Holy Redeemer took complete possession of a church that had its beginning over a century ago but had suffered a diminishing congregation. Holy Redeemer saw this as an opportunity to own a church that embodied all the features required of a traditional Anglican church and made the offer to purchase. The bid was accepted and the transfer of ownership followed. “We had a marvelous relationship with the Grant congregation,” stated Rev Dr. W,R. Gardiner, rector of Holy Redeemer. “It was truly sad to see a church that had existed for so many years fall on hard times to have to close its doors. Many had worshipped there since childhood and now in their old age had to forgo a church home that had given religious instruction and com-

fort. Our congregation will maintain the church as it was and all former members are welcome.” Holy Redeemer is a parish of the Anglican Church of Virginia which is a part of the Anglican Church International Communion, a worldwide organization of traditional Anglican churches. “We worship from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer and sing from the 1940 Hymnal. We treasure the sanctity of human life and , taking our direction from the King James Bible, believe that marriage is between a man and a woman. We believe that no man, no church, no government can change the words of Almighty God,” stated Dr Gardiner. Holy Redeemer celebrates communion services at 11 a.m. each Sunday and all are welcome. The church is located on Route 3 at the Stratford Hall Road. For further info phone (804)493-7407.

Stop Hunger Now 2014 event is on Nov. 23, 2014

Start collecting your loose change now. The Stop Hunger Now committee needs volunteers for its 1st planning meeting. Want to join in? Call 540-709-7495 or email lori@journalpress.com to sign up or to get more details.

A Call To Prayer:

We invite all area pastors to come and join us for an Hour of Prayer. We believe that when the Spiritual Leaders come together for united prayer unto the Lord that it will make a difference in our churches and communities and beyond. KG Church of God at Noon -1 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2014 and every third Wednesday of the month thereafter. For any questions contact: Pastor William Frye (540-220-3576); Pastor Larry Robinson (540-656-3468) or Pastor Milton Carter (540-775-2690). We encourage all pastors to make the sacrifice and come together for Prayer. We look forward to being together united in prayer In Brotherly Love; Pastor William Frye/Pastor Larry Robinson/Pastor Milton Carter

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 • ourlittlezion.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, 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 Meeting at their new 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”

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. Sunday Services:

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

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

For more information, visit our website at:

www.hanover-with-brunswick.com

You're invited to worship with

(804) 443-4168

Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Rev. Irving Woolfolk, Jr.

"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

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

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

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

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

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

Dave Bentz, Pastor Jason Schubert, Associate Pastor 13114 Kildee Farm Road King George, VA 22485 (off 301 and Blue Jay Meadow Drive)

Ph. (540) 775-9990 • email: info@gracekg.com web site www.gracekg.com

Potomac Baptist Church

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Age Graded Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.

All are Welcome!

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.

Confession: Sat. following 8:00 a.m. Mass & at 4:30 p.m. Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436

Daily Mass: Mon. - Sat. 8:00 a.m. Adoration precedes each morning Mass

(540) 775-7006

Pastor: Dennis L. Newton www.onthepotomac.com 8103 Comorn Rd. (Rt. 609) King George

Sat. 7:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday Masses: Sun. 8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m 12:45 p.m. Tridentine Mass Daily Mass: Mon. Thur. Fri. & Sat. 9:00 a.m. Tues. 7:00 a.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m. Adoration before each morning Mass Confession: Wed. 7:30 p.m. Sat. after 9:00 a.m. Mass & at 6:30 p.m. Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass

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

saintselizabethandanthony.org

• 804-224-7221

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

First Baptist Church Ambar

9469 Caledon Rd., King George, VA22485 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

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

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

“The church is the great lost and found department” - Robert Short

Help others find your church. Advertise in this space, only $10 per week. Billed monthly. Contact Lori at (540) 709-7495 or email her at lori@journalpress.com

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Diocese of Virginia

WELCOME!

Sunday Services 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Thrift Shop Thur. Fri. Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Food Bank Mon. & Wed. 10 a.m.-Noon Thur. 6-8 p.m. 1st Sat. Noon- 3p.m. www.stmaryscolonialbeach.org (804) 224-7186 203 Dennison St. Colonial Beach, VA

THE KING GEORGE CHURCH OF CHRIST INVITES YOU TO MEET WITH US

EACH SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS: 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICES: 10:30 A.M.

LOCATION: AMERICAN LEGION POST 89 (AT THE INTERSECTION OF RT 206 AND RT 610)

EACH WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR BIBLE STUDY

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

A New Testament church “... All the churches of Christ greet you.” Romans 16:16

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

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FEMA Flood Risk Open House August 27 King George County will hold a public Coastal Flood Risk Open House, at the Revercomb Bldg., 10459 Courthouse Dr. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 7-8:30 p.m. Using interactive flood maps at this Open House, representatives from the State, County, as well as FEMA and their mapping partners, will be available to answer flood risk and insurance questions, and explain the preliminary maps. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released updates to the coastal flood maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), for King George County. The FIRMs indicate flood-prone coastal areas in King George County, and insurance companies use FIRMs to determine flood insurance rates for buildings and contents. The preliminary maps that will be shared at the Open House are

an update of the existing FIRM, which dates back to 2009. These preliminary FIRMs and the associated Flood Insurance Study (FIS) provide the basis for flood risk education and floodplain management measures. King George County is required to adopt updated maps to continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which makes flood insurance available to the community. As a result of these map updates, some buildings in King George County may, for the first time, be included in a high-risk flood zone, known as the Special Flood Hazard Area, or SFHA. This may result in mandatory purchase of flood insurance for those property owners who are affected. FEMA staff will be at the Open House and will be available to talk to property owners about these updates and what it means to them.

Show your Foxes’ Spirit “It’s a WHITE OUT at the Foxes Den at King George High School for the first game of the season on Thursday, August 28 at 7pm! The Foxes Fans will be decked out in WHITE as they take on W&L. Get your collectors FOXES WHITE OUT shirt for just $10 available beginning Wednesday, August 20 by emailing dstrauss@kgcs.k12. va.us for Fox Stox store pick up times.”

T-shirt is white with royal blue lettering.

It’s a new little brother!

Five-year-old Clark Thaxton, and two-year-old Seraphina Thaxton of Greenwood, IN proudly announce the birth of their baby brother, Oren Henry Thaxton at 5:12 a.m. on June 14, 2014. He’s a BIG little brother, weighing in at 9 lbs. 5 oz., and 20.75 inches long! He looks a lot like Clark, with a complexion much like Fina, with light brown hair and deep blue eyes. Their parents are Josh & Becky (Reed) Thaxton of Greenwood, IN, formerly of King George. Maternal grandparents are Alea Mack Reed of King George and Donald Lee Reed of Greenville, TN. Paternal grandparents are Les & Lisa Thaxton of Dahlgren. Great grandparents are Floyd Robertson of Spotsylvania, VA; Lowell and Ina Haverstick, and “Squeegee” Thaxton, of IN. Clark and Fina are both big helpers with Oren. This is old stuff to Clark, but Fina is absolutely fascinated with her little brother.

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Madison County’s 22nd Annual Taste of the Mountains. There is no admission charge and there will be free parking at the High School and the Fair Grounds with shuttle buses for your convenience. Rain or shine event! Call the Madison Chamber of Commerce (540) 948-4455, visit our website at http://www.madisonva.com, or email us at tourism@ madison-va.com.

Friday, Aug. 22

Opponents Congressman Rob Wittman and Norm Mosher, will speak at the Northern Neck Chapter 1823 NARFE annual fall picnic. The picnic will begin at noon and be held at the Humphreys Shelter (Shelter I) in Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. The park has a $3 parking fee. The chapter will provide hamburgers and hot dogs. Attendees are requested to bring a dessert (last names starting with A-M) or salad/side dish (last names starting with N – Z). For additional information call (804) 438.8011.

Potomac Chapter MOAA & USAA Luncheon. Hopyard Farm Community Center 5955 Parsons Lane, KG. Social hour 11:30, guest speaker, Admiral John C. Harvey, Jr. VA Secretary for Veterans & Defense Affairs. Lunch at 1 p.m. Cost $20 pp. Includes lunch, dessert & gratuity. Reservation deadline Aug. 15. Contact John Huber, (804) 529-5186 or huberir@earthlink.net to reserve your spot or get more information. Virginia Governor to dedicate new camping area at Caledon State Park. 11617 Caledon Rd. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. RSVP to the Park office: (540) 663-3861.

Saturday, Aug. 23

It’s Back! The Pig Roast to Benefit the Beach Erosion Project at Fairview Beach. Rain or shine. Between 2nd & 3rd Streets. BBQ dinner, DJ, “Sound Solutions.” Beer available in ID checked/ fenced in area. NO COOLERS allowed. Bring a chair and support the erosion project! DGIF Boat Virginia course to be taught by the USCG Auxiliary in Colonial Beach. CB TownCenter, 22 Washington Ave. 8:45 a.m.-5 PM. NO COST TO THE STUDENT. Register AT WWW. DGIF.VIRGINIA.GOV/BOATING.

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NN Audubon Society to host picnic & birdwalk. Belle Isle State Park. 5 p.m. at Picnic Shelter #1. Bring a dish to share. Drinks, ice, paper products will be provided. Birdwalk will be around 6:30 p.m. led by Frank Schaff.

Saturday, Aug. 30

Save the Date for the annual Montross Fall Festival Look Forward ……Mark your calendar for the first weekend in October. Stan’s Skateland will open its doors for Free Skate on Thursday evening, sponsored by Peoples Bank. Friday sees open-house opportunities around town and the judging of door decorations. Friday evening…check out two events: · At W&L High School, Montross kids will show their stuff. Little Miss and Mr. Montross will be picked, and the winners will ride in the parade. · At the Westmoreland County Museum—Wakefield Building, judging of the best chocolate chip cookie contest, sponsored by Peggy Garland and Diane Waltrip. Cooks: watch for entry info. Saturday morning….Tie on your racing shoes or be up and out early to cheer on contestants in the 6th Annual Chandler 3 Miler. Kids Zone—check out what’s cool for kids, sponsored by the O’Gara Group teamed with the Westmoreland Sheriff’s Department. The Parade begins @ 2 from W&L High School Again this year, get your ticket for the 50/50 $$ raffle …. tickets available on Market Days and around town at local stores.

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Breakfast forum: SBA and you KG Econ. Dev. to host its Quarterly Breakfast on Sept. 11, 2014 at the UMW Dahlgren Campus starting at 8 a.m. Carl Knoblock, District Director for the SBA of Virginia will be on hand to discuss ways in which the SBA can partner with small businesses to help them grow, and expand both nationally and internationally. There will be two major parts to Carl’s presentation including alternative funding sources for small businesses as well a discussion on small business exporting. A great opportunity for small businesses here in King George and regionally to see what additional resources are available for them and their businesses. Please feel free to invite anyone you think would be interested but we need to make sure they RSVP due to breakfast on or before Sept. 5. Mailto: lthomas@co.kinggeorge. state.va.us or call (540) 775-8524.

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Local builder changing way region looks Richard Leggitt Steve Cirbee’s reinvention has been a boon for building projects in the area Cirbee was the successful vicepresident of a large construction company when he decided he wanted to do something else. “I helped build some of the biggest buildings on the East Coast,� Cirbee said. “But I decided it was time to reinvent myself.� His clients in King George, Westmoreland and Colonial Beach are glad he did. In the last several years, Cirbee’s firm, Trinity Building Co., has designed, built or remodeled more than 120 homes in the area and more than 200 since 2008. Today Trinity is becoming well known for its commercial real estate construction work as well. As a little boy, Cirbee lived in Colonial Beach, where his grandparents, were well-known local Realtors Vincent and Della Mullin. “I went to Colonial Beach Elementary as a child,� he said. Helping the elementary school recover from a disastrous fire last winter is one of Trinity’s top projects. Cirbee signed a contract just five weeks ago to turn mobile modular units into two classroom buildings, offices, a cafeteria and a library on property next to Colonial Beach High School. Because of the late awarding of the contract, his work crews are having to hustle to finish the project. “We’re racing to get this done,� Cirbee said. “The contract gives us three months, but we are hoping to get finished by late September or early October. We’re doing all we can to finish it sooner.� In the meantime, elementary school

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Steve Cirbee’s company redesigned St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Colonial Beach in 2012. It is one of more than 200 residential and commercial projects he’s done in the area since 2008. students at Colonial Beach will share classrooms at the high school. The speed and determination Cirbee is applying to the elementary school project is doubly challenging because he refuses to compromise on quality. “The plans and the specifications are the Bible of building,� Cirbee said. “If you don’t go by the book, it is going to come unglued.� It’s that kind of attention to detail that has earned Cirbee a reputation as a top local builder. Already his home construction and remodeling

in Colonial Beach featuring houses with wraparound porches and stunning waterfront views has changed the look of the Beach. Now, he is applying those same exacting standards to commercial projects in Colonial Beach, Fairview Beach and Montross. “We have certain standards,� Cirbee said. “If someone doesn’t want them, then we don’t build. “I go by the book and I expect my subcontractors to go by the book. Coordination and quality are the keys.�

Currently, Trinity’s other commercial projects include construction for the Colonial Beach Rescue Squad, the Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department and revitalization projects for the Art of Coffee, the Carrot Cottage, Angelo’s Restaurant and the Jameka Building in Montross. “I have a passion for building,� Cirbee said. He also has a passion for Colonial Beach and for his customers. “I enjoy my clients,� he said. “I have built a lot of true and

lasting relationships. And, I see all the opportunity in the world in Colonial Beach and this area.� After his grandfather died, Cirbee and his wife, Andrea, bought his grandparents’ home at the end of Washington Avenue in Colonial Beach so his grandmother could continue to live out her life in the home she loved. She passed away three years ago, and now Trinity Building is restoring the 1890 waterfront home back to its original architecture and Cirbee and his family are living there.

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When Cirbee came back to Virginia, his family remained behind in Andover, Mass. so the children could finish high school. This summer, his three sons, Michael, Jack and Thomas, are working for their father and preparing for college in Virginia. Andrea and daughter, Shea, are expected to arrive in the area soon. Shea will start classes at Virginia Tech this fall. “I left major construction because I just wanted to find out what the building business was really like,� Cirbee said. “And, it’s been great.�

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KG school’s transportation department makes a move Vehicle maintenance facility provided by county is new home for personnel, buses Phyllis Cook The King George School Board’s transportation department has a new home. Superintendent Rob Benson told the School Board at its Aug. 11 meeting about the transportation department’s final preparations to complete its move into a vehicle maintenance facility owned and provided by the county. It is now located on the east side of U.S. 301 about a half mile south of the intersection with Route 3 and it has a new phone number, 540-7753870. It’s been a long time coming. Ray Newton, division supervisor of transportation, is grateful his department is now in its new space, all together, but with room to spread out. “I would like to thank everyone who worked on this project - from the very beginning, to those who helped us move - for a wonderful job,� Newton said. Referring to the county administration and its officials, he added, “They worked together getting us a vehicle maintenance

facility to be proud of.� Travis Quesenberry, county administrator, is largely responsible for steering the project from property acquisition through the building and site’s conversion into what was needed to replace the school division’s old bus garage. The county Board of Supervisors had approved purchase of the site containing 48.2 acres in December 2010 for $1.25 million with an existing building with good potential that needed a lot of work. That’s now been converted into the heart of the new vehicle maintenance facility - a completely refurbished 130-foot by 70-foot metal building with four 14foot high bays. It took a couple of years and allocations of about $860,000 for design, engineering and complete renovation of the existing building and the area around it. The renovation included a new roof system, stripping out some of the existing walls, adding new interior partitions, construction of a new building envelope, and updating the garage bays. Improvements were made to the parking areas to clean

and seal cracks in the pavement followed by a new asphalt overlay. The first floor of the building is predominantly composed of four drive-through bays and associated support work space. In addition to the high bay space, it has office and work areas, a multi-purpose room, and storage. There also is a partial mezzanine of approximately 1,700 additional square feet intended for storage. The school’s two mechanic positions had operated out of the small antiquated bus garage behind the school board office for longer than anyone cares to remember. Newton said his primary concern had been for the well-being of the two mechanics working alone several hundred yards away, while he and transportation secretary Valerie Picariello shared office space inside the office. A primary problem with the cramped garage building was due to it barely having enough room to get around a bus when one was inside the garage work bay. “It was always on my mind with them working alone for several hours a day, if one of them were to become ill or injured, there was no way of me knowing,� Newton said. Newton said mechanics Donnie Brand and Edgar Jones appreciate

their new facility. “Both commented several times over the last few weeks about how nice it is to have such an open workspace, wonderful ventilation with the large doors, and the comfort to know if there were an emergency they have more than one exit to get to,� Newton said.

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washington & lee vs. king george – 7 p.m. aug. 28 at king george high school

W&L will count on defensive veterans Linemen, quickness are keys for Eagles’ squad Richard Leggitt Washington & Lee’s new varsity football coach, Todd Jones, is known as an offensive mastermind for his speedy, fast-paced offense. Yet, W&L’s prospects for a successful 2014 season may well depend on a stout Eagles’ defense coached by veteran defensive coordinator Edgar Carey. Carey, a W&L graduate who has been coaching the Eagles for 13 years, is confident his defensive troops will deliver. “We’ve got a veteran bunch this year,� he said. “They are aggressive and quick to the ball.� Jones wants his defenders to fly to the ball and he likes what Carey is doing with the defense. “He’s got a lot of energy,� Jones said. “The kids feed off of him.� “Coach Carey has nine seniors on defense. We want them to lead, we want them to set an example for the other kids,� Jones said. “This is the last time they will put on the Eagles uniform. They need to hunt, hustle and hit.�

Carey and his charges believe they can deliver for Jones and for W&L. “The players are excited,� he said. “They have a lot of enthusiasm and they work hard.� Carey said the defense will be led by bookend defensive ends Gabe Loesel and Markeyse Thompson. Loesel is 210 pounds and Thompson is 230 pounds. Both are seniors and both were all-conference last season for a team that went to the third round of the state playoffs. Loesel also was an all-conference guard on offense last year, Joining them on what should be an imposing defensive front will be Kenneth Ashdown, who played well as a sophomore, but was injured and missed his junior season. “I love to be around these kids,� Carey said. Carey is a longtime fixture at W&L. He was the defensive coordinator of the 2013 playoff team. Carey and his wife, Merita, who works at Washington District Elementary School, have two grown children, a daughter, Star and a son, Damian. Damian was an all-state defensive tackle at W&L.

Jones and Carey have kept the Eagles busy in the weight room the past two months, and the players are buying into what Jones has been selling — an opportunity to have a very good season if they work hard. Hopes for the Eagles this season went through the roof when W&L decided in July to hire Jones, a legendary Northern Neck District coach. Jones built the Essex Trojans into a powerhouse during his 14 years of coaching there, including a 2009 state championship and 10 Northern Neck District championships. Jones’ state championship team went 14-0 and defeated Radford 30-0 to win the state title. He was voted Virginia High School Coach of the Year in 20009 and he has coached in the state East-West all-star game twice. Whether he can produce the same winning formula at W&L remains to be seen, but there are plenty of people in Westmoreland County who are rooting for him and for the Eagles. “These kids have an opportunity, defense and offense, but I want to see unity and I want the desire to go out and hustle on every play,� Jones said.

Washington & Lee defensive coordinator Edgar Carey, right, is putting a lot on the shoulders of defensive lineman Kenneth Ashdown. Ashdown, who was a strong player for W&L as a sophomore, was injured last year, but Carey hopes he will be one of the leaders of an aggressive Eagles’ defense this year. Richard Leggitt

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Antonio “Kentucky� Johnson will be King George’s featured running back this season.

Johnson prepared for his time in spotlight Leonard Banks Sports editor After playing in the shadows of other Fox gridiron stars Antonio “Kentucky� Johnson finally will have his day on the field. The senior will continue to play a dual role as a running back/safety; however, this season with the absence of current King George alumni standouts Kendall Harvey and Jordi Estes, his role in the backfield will be amplified. The highly regarded athlete is mixture of speed, strength and power. As the season unfolds, Fox head coach Jeff Smith will rely heavily on Johnson to shut down passing lanes, and move the first down yard markers when the occasion calls for it. Is he a true go-to-player? The answer will reveal itself when the gloves come off as the Foxes host crosstown rival Washington & Lee in the season opener for both teams. Johnson was an instant hit with his teammates after moving from Fort Knox, Kentucky. As his admiration

“Kentucky is one of those kids that your want in your program, because he pushes everyone to the physical limits.�

Pancake breakfast The King George Foxes’ football team will host its 4th annual “Free pancake breakfastâ€? from 8-10 a.m. Aug. 23. Bring as many people as you like and eat all you want for free. The event will be in the King George High School Cafeteria.Â

Jeff Smith, King George varsity football coach

spread quickly throughout the ranks of his teammates and coaches, they began to refer to him as Kentucky. His hardcore no-nonsense approach to the game of football also placed him in the category as one of the team’s leaders. “Kentucky is one of those kids that your want in your program, because he pushes everyone to the physical limits,� Smith said. “Whether its an hour or two hours and 55 minutes, he is always doing his best.� As the Foxes begin the process of uilding team chemistry, Johnson undoubtedly will lead the way as the team’s leader, and co-captain. “Whether its in the weightroom or academics, Kentucky is a well-rounded athlete who leads by example,� Smith said. “The kids

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King George native Carroll pursuing big league dream Leonard Banks Sports editor

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Damion Carroll has an ERA of 0.72 in 13 games this year for the Princeton Rays. He also has struck out 31 in 31 innings to help the team to first place.

Two years ago, Damion Carroll was on top of the world, and every thing he touched turned to gold. From winning the Battlefield District Championship to being the top baseball player in the state of Virginia, Carroll’s footprint on sports in King George will forever be remembered with reporters crowding the stands for a glimpse of a potential Major League Baseball star. Carroll’s first introduction to MLB scouts came as a result of his affiliation with King George Post 89 American Legion baseball team’s manager Al Landino. Anxious to give his starting pitcher a look by a pro team, Landino asked a fellow coach (Jeff Milburn) to contact Atlanta Braves’ scout Gerne Kernes to come watch Carroll pitch against South Richmond Post 137. After witnessing Carroll’s then 92 mph fastball, Kernes instantly was captivated. After Kernes

wrote a scouting report, the littleknown 18-year-old athlete from King George started getting media buzz. After posting a near flawless 8-0 record, 1.30 ERA and 131 strikeouts in 66 innings, Carroll was recognized by Baseball America as the numberthree overall high school prospect in the country. Whether it was on the mound, playing the outfield or hitting Carroll always has been a fierce competitor. Although he was known for his unmistakable jovial personality, he got down to business once he stepped on to the field. “You could tell who was in the batting cage just by sound of bat,� Landino said. “Damion’s bat made a different sound — it had an extra pop every time he connected with the ball.� After being drafted in the sixth round (212th overall selection of 2012 MLB draft), Carroll found a home with the Tampa Bay Rays Gulf Coast League. After striking out 20

“I keep it simple by standing tall, and firing away.�

Damion Carroll, King George native and Major League Baseball hopeful

batters, giving up 13 hits, walking 19 in 19 innings and compiling an earned run average of 2.33, Carroll was well on his way to a potential life in the big leagues. During the following 2013 season, Carroll’s season was limited after suffering an arm injury. After moving up to the next level of the Rays’ minor league system, the Appalachian League team in Princeton, W. Va., Carroll returned to form. Carroll is fully healed and stronger than ever. Not only has he improved his fastball from 92 mph to 98, he has been labeled by rival Appalachian League coaches as the top reliever in the league. Thus far during the 2014 season, Carroll has an ERA of 0.72,

in 13 games. Also, he is among the strikeout leaders on the team with 31 in 31 innings. The Princeston Rays currently are atop the Appalachian League with a record of 30-23. Feeling stronger after fixing his pitching mechanics, Carroll has become the team’s go-to-pitcher in tough situations. “I am not a true reliever; whereas, I am more of a set up pitcher,� Carroll said. “I keep it simple by standing tall, and firing away.� During his recent outing against the Bluefield Blue Jays, Carroll struck out two batters, while giving up no runs in two innings of play. Carroll’s career options are twofold. If his pro career doesn’t pan out, he still has the option of attending San Jacinto Community College in Houston on a full athletic scholarship. San Jacinto is renowned for being the top junior college for baseball in the country. Most recently, four different MLB teams selected six players in the draft.

New faces in old places for Fox field hockey Leonard Banks Sports editor Although the King George High School field hockey program has experienced two consecutive winning seasons, it will have to fill vacant positions with new faces. Five players have graduated from the Foxes’ field hockey varsity ranks, including four starters. Now in her second season as the head coach, Debra Garcia is thrilled with the endless possibilities of taking the team in a positive direction. Last season, the Foxes finished 11-7. “We have some spots to fill due to losing good players to graduation last year, but anytime there is change, there is a chance for opportunity,� Garcia said. “We’re lucky in the respect that we didn’t lose our entire offense and defense.�

Out of the 36 athletes that tried out for the program this season, 31 were accepted to fill the varsity and junior varsity rosters. Returning players who will both fill a leadership and lead-by-example role are seniors Alexis Sheehan, Shelby King and Carly Lindstrom and junior Mickey Perrotte. Sheehan and Perrotte are teammates on the Foxes’ softball team. Brittany Halsey and King are the team’s captains. Jen Brobjorg will serve as Garcia’s assistant while Sean Harrington will take on the role of junior varsity head coach. In order for the Foxes to achieve success in Conference 22 this season, they will have to build their program around players who have the ability to impact the course of a game. The challenges of competing in one of the toughest conferences in

the state lay ahead for the Foxes this season. While Chancellor is coming off another remarkable season that featured a state championship, it is faced with having lost 11 players to graduation. Although the Chargers currently are adjusting their personnel, other teams, such as Eastern View, Courtland and Fauquier are certain to provide the Foxes ample competition this fall. “Our conference is really difficult, and all of the teams are really good,� Garcia said. “It’s sort of like scratching to get to those top two spots if you want to go to Regions.� Foxes field hockey junior varsity outlook

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As for the Foxes junior varsity, it will be a process of getting to know each other. After coaching soccer for 20 years at Spotsylvania High School,

During a recent practice, KGHS field hockey assistant coach Jen Brobjorg (foreground) practices goal keeper drills with Carly Lindstrom. Harrington will enter a new phase in his coaching career as the Foxes

junior varsity head coach. The challenges for Harrington and

company are vast. He has to change the mindset of last year’s winless season into thinking they can beat anyone on any given day. “We have a great group of 15 young ladies this year, including several eighth graders on the team,� Harrington said. “While we didn’t win games last year, this year our goal is to win all of our games. However, our primary goal is build, improve and support the varsity program and coach Garcia.� The Foxes are armed with personnel that feature junior varsity players with 3-4 years of travel ball experience. After the upcoming scrimmage against Culpeper, Harrington will know more about his team’s potential. The Foxes first regular season game of the year will be on August 25th against Eastern View, in Culpeper, VA.

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Both the boys’ and girls’ King George varsity cross-country teams expect to have strong seasons and, hopefully, compete for regional titles.

KG X-country hopes to defend titles Leonard Banks Sports editor King George High School crosscountry coach Cathy Binder may have the best of two worlds this fall. The Foxes will enter the 2014 season as the defending Conference 22 champions, and both boys’ and girls’ programs capable qualifying for the state championships. After contributing to the Foxes success during her four years at King George, senior Nicole Brem is thrilled with the prospect of ending her athletic career as the top team in the area. “This team is so competitive, and

its so strong,� Brem said. “We have so many good runners on this team, and I am happy to help them win conference, regional and possibly the state championship.� Along with a complement of rising freshman girls eager to take the top spots alongside their varsity lady compatriots, the Foxes are armed to the teeth with talent. Now that top runner and state qualifier Miranda Green has moved on to collegiate competition, the following girls soon will be vying for their time in the spotlight: Brem, Kristen Hornbaker, Ashley Perkins, Madison “Mattie� Amos, Brooke West, Aubrey Wingeart, Cori French, and Hannah

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Koepfinger. As for the boys, the Foxes have the potential to break a school record, along with qualifying for the state championship. With a brotherly competition between Jacob and Jared Watson, pushing each other to their physical capacity, and Christian Koon, Brian Greeley, and Charles Pasold focused on upending rival competition, such as Fauquier, cross-country sports in the county will take on a new dimension. Excited about the prospect of dominating the conference and postseason competition, Jacob Watson also is hopeful of cutting his time

Name Number Class Sha’Tiva Harvey 15 Senior Lauren Howard 1 Senior Amber Breeden 10 Senior Mackenzie Miniuk 7 Junior Micala Peterson 16 Junior Brittney Morad 8 Junior Abbey Davis 3 Junior Hannah Berkley 5 Junior Madi Koban 4 Soph. Andrea Wine 9 Soph. Jonnae Usher 14 Soph. Sidney Mrotek 13 Soph.

During the fall sports preseason, King George High School head coach Jill Wine challenged her team with the lofty goal of breaking into the top two tier Conference 22 teams, and qualifying for the VHSL Regional Championships. Her quest to infiltrate the top conference spots is realistic. With area varsity volleyball standouts Lauren Howard, Amber Breeden and Tiva Harvey focused on finishing their senior year on a high note, the Foxes finally may have the right stuff to become a major contender. “With our new setter coming on, we are complemented by strong outside hitters, and middles featuring Micala Peterson, Andrea Wine and Maddie Koban,� Wine said. “They are strong on the court, and capable of covering a lot of areas, such as outside, opposite, and in the middle.� With Andrea Wine, Peterson, and Harvey fortifying the middle with spikes and blocks, the back row, led by Howard, will support the Foxes with a balance of saves and passes. The team already has competed in two scrimmages against AAA power, Riverbend. During the first game, the Foxes lost, but held there own, as they narrowly lost 26-24, 25-23. Due to press deadlines, Tuesday’s results were not available. On Thursday, at King George High School, the Foxes host Culpeper in their final scrimmage. With the support of the King Georgebased Virginia Flyers, founded by Wine and her husband/junior varsity volleyball head coach Drue Wine, the Foxes are beginning to see the fruits of their labors.

to less than 16 minutes for the 3.1mile event and breaking the school record. Last season, Green became the only girl ever to qualify as an all-state runner. Team-wise, the girls’ squad qualified for state competition in 2013. Male runners that have made all state include Will Carsola in 1996, and Matt Boyd in 1992. As for Regional competition, the Foxes boys’ team qualified and placed 30th at the 2013 event. The Foxes first meet of the sports season will be on Sept. 10 at Courtland. On Sept. 13, the Foxes will compete at Woodberry Forest.

Head Varsity Coach: Jill Wine Assistant Varsity Coach: Maria Clark “We have a lot of talent on the team this year,� Wine said. “We have girls who have played travel ball during the winter, off-season practices during the winter, and open gym sessions prior to tryouts.� Last season, Courtland won the conference tournament championship; however, in light of the loss of nine key players, the Cougars may be facing a rebuilding year. However, the hidden intangible is Cougar head coach Bob Hott, who seems to be able to come up with a winning team year after year. With a host of talented returnees, Fauquier potentially could challenge the Cougars and Foxes for the conference crown. “I know with the talent on our team, and with the girls’ skill level we can definitely beat both Courtland and Fauquier,� Wine said. On Sept. 20, the Foxes host their first annual volleyball tournament. The event has five varsity teams committed to play, with a potential for junior varsity teams to compete.

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Mark Warner for President in 2016? I am sure if you asked Mark Warner what his political ambitions are he would say, simply, getting reelected to the U.S. Senate and to continue representing the Commonwealth. And I am sure he means it. But what if something changed on the much larger stage of selecting the Democratic nominee for President in 2016? If it David S. Kerr did, then Mark Warner, a respected centrist and former governor might suddenly become a prospective nominee. There is very little that can be guaranteed in politics. Save one thing and that’s that any assumed outcome is apt to change on a moment’s notice. Hillary Clinton is, in the eyes of

most Democrats, the likely nominee for President in 2016. But, there is nothing that says this will happen, it’s just that at the moment, it seems likely to happen. Political history is full of “heir apparent” and “sure to win the nomination” candidacies that didn’t make it. Edmund Muskie was the presumed Democratic nominee in 1972 until his campaign collapsed. No one expected that to happen. And in 1992 New York’s Democratic Governor Mario Cuomo could have won his party’s nomination just by the asking, but in spite of endless speculation, he never asked. Former First Lady, Senator, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has already had some minor stumbles, and many wonder if her heart is really in another race for President. Only time will tell, but if her campaign should fizzle, or if she should change her mind, the Democrats, very quickly will have to look elsewhere. So, why not look to Virginia?

Mark Warner has been a Senator for six years and before that he was Governor of Virginia. He’s never been glitzy, he doesn’t tend to gratuitously grab headlines, but he is visionary, steady, and though a hard core Democrat, doesn’t let partisanship get in the way of working with Republicans. While he was governor he worked with the GOP majority in the General Assembly to fix the Commonwealth’s finances. He couldn’t have done it without them and he was more interested in finding a solution than in having a show down with the other party. While in the Senate, while some Democrats and Republicans make it a point to never talk with members of the “other side,” Warner has actively worked for a bi-partisan solution to our budget crises. Success in D.C., as he has found, is a lot harder than in Richmond, but while a number of members of both sides pontificated and seemed to enjoy deadlock Warner has worked

to break it. No other prospective nominee can lay claim to this kind of political experience. One problem, could be, that Warner is too moderate to some of the party’s more liberal elements. Sometimes his business friendly attitude turns off some Democrats. It shouldn’t. Warner’s progressive credentials, in education, race relations, and healthcare, leave little room for liberals to gripe. Warner explored the possibility of seeking the 2008 Democratic presidential nod. He thought he had the stuff to be President then, but sensing that it wasn’t the time, 2008 was to be the battle of the titans between Clinton and Obama, he decided to run for the Senate. And that’s going to be his focus this year, but, as we all know things on the national stage can change and change fast. Reach David Kerr at kerr@journalpress.com

Smart things college students should do for their eyes The Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons offers sightsaving advice for teens headed to college.This fall, a record 21.7 million students will attend a college or university in the United States. Many teens will be living away from home for the first time without mom or dad around to reinforce healthy habits, including how to care for their eyes. Before students head for the dorms, ophthalmologists are providing parents with college eye health tips to ensure their freshmen sons and daughters keep seeing 20/20 during school. While accurate vision plays a vital role in learning, college students can be susceptible to a host of vision and eye problems such as injury, infection and increased nearsightedness that can complicate life in and out of class. Crowded classes and dorms can serve as a breeding ground for infectious eye disease, while reading and computer use in school has been linked to poorer eyesight. Fortunately, there are many ways to avoid these and other eye issues on campus. The Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, along with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons, offers the following six tips for protecting eyes during college: • Don’t shower or swim in contact lenses. Acanthamoeba is a parasite that lives in water and can cause a rare but serious eye infection called Acanthamoeba keratitis. According to the CDC, 85 percent of Acanthamoeba eye infections occur in contact lens wearers, one of the main risks being exposure of lenses to water. To avoid this dangerous infection, do not wear contact lenses in showers, hot tubs or when swimming in lakes or pools. Also, never use water to clean or store contact lenses; only use sterile contact lens disinfecting solution and a clean contact lens case. • Go outside. Scholastically-inclined students spend much of their time studying indoors, which can put them at risk of becoming more nearsighted, or myopic. A 2014 study found that more than 50 percent of college graduates are nearsighted, with eyesight worsening for each year in school. Other research shows that spending more time outdoors can protect vision from getting worse. Head outside when possible.

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• Wash your hands. Conjunctivitis, often called pink eye, spreads fast in schools and dorms. An outbreak struck more than 1,000 Ivy League college students in 2002. Avoid rubbing the eyes and wash hands with soap to avoid catching and spreading pink eye, not to mention other infections. • Give your eyes a break. Nearly 80 percent of engineering and medical school students experienced symptoms such as dry eyes and redness, according to a study of students at one Indian university. To help avoid eye strain, follow the 20-20-20 rule: look at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes for 20 seconds. Because dry eye can also cause painful corneal ulcers, which are open sores on the front part of the eye, blink regularly and fully to keep eyes moist. • Don’t share makeup. Harmless as it may seem, sharing makeup is a surefire way to spread infection such as herpes keratitis among friends. Infection-causing bacteria grow easily in creamy or liquid eye makeup. Stick to your own makeup and throw

it away after three months. If you develop an eye infection, immediately toss all of your eye makeup. • Protect your eyes during the game. Nearly 1 in 18 college athletes will get an eye injury playing sports.5 Common injuries, like scratches on the eye surface and broken bones near the eye socket, happen most often in high-risk sports such as baseball, basketball and lacrosse. Athletes should consider wearing polycarbonate sports glasses to help keep stray balls and elbows from hitting their eyes. “For many teens just starting college, taking care of their eye health may be the last thing on their minds,” said Rebecca Taylor, M.D., comprehensive ophthalmologist and clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “But the fact is that an eye injury or condition can affect their grades and social life, causing days or even a lifetime of poor vision. We hope that parents will remind their kids of these risks before they fly the coop this fall.” Geoffrey G. Cooper, MD, FACS,

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President of the Virginia Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons, advises college students to take a copy of their latest refraction (prescription for eyeglasses) with them when they go to college. “This can make obtaining replacement glasses much easier should you accidentally break them on the quad,” Dr. Cooper said. President-elect of the Virginia Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Dr Suzanne Everhart cares for patients in the college town of Ashland, VA. Dr. Everhart reminds students to wear their sunglasses when heading outside. “Wearing sunglasses not only protects your eyes from the sun and wind, it prevents the early development of cataracts and macular degeneration. With the rising costs of healthcare, prevention is the key to keeping yourselves healthy and your expenses under control. Keep your future bright and wear your shades!” For more information on back-toschool eye health, visit the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s public education website www.geteyesmart. org.

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This mahogany chest belongs to a Northern Neck family, who purchased it from an antiques shop many years ago. The secondary wood is oak, and the hardware and finish are original. The owner thinks that the ogee bracket feet are also original. All of the drawer locks work with the same iron key. This chest dates from the 1820s or 1830s. We normally would classify it as being from the reign of William IV, 1830 -1837, the last son of Henry Lane George III to Hull rule in Britain. He was the uncle of his successor, Queen Victoria. The condition of the chest is far superior to most of the similar pieces that appear on the market. Having solid, rather than paneled, ends is a great plus, as is the presence of the original hardware. The wood tone is excellent, and the shape of the chest shows good architectural lines, an indication of the sophistication of the cabinetmaker. Particularly impressive is the retention of the original key and drawer locks, as keys often become lost, as do many locks. The ogee bracket feet also add appreciably to the value of the chest. If doubtful as to their originality, I

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suggest turning the piece upside down to check on the patination and oxidation of the wood. From the photograph they appear to be original. English pieces do not bring the same prices that similar American ones do. This chest is worth $900, but a few years ago before the downturn in the economy, it might have fetched $1250. Every aspect of this piece is good, but still it remains English. A similar American chest would command almost twice the price at auction. Any collector of English antiques would be delighted to have this piece in his or her home. In addition to its age and history, it is an extremely useful piece of furniture. 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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Public Notice – Environmental Permit PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to limit air pollution emitted by a facility in King George County, Virginia. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: August 20, 2014 to September 19, 2014 PERMIT NAME: Federal Operating Permit issued by DEQ, under the authority of the Air Pollution Control Board APPLICANT NAME AND ADDRESS: Birchwood Power Partners, L.P.; 10900 Birchwood Drive, King George, VA 22485 FACILITY NAME, ADDRESS AND REGISTRATION NUMBER: Birchwood Power Facility; 10900 Birchwood Drive, King George, VA 22485; Registration No. 40809 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Birchwood Power Partners, L.P. has applied for the renewal of its Title V Federal Operating Permit for the electric power generation facility in King George County. The facility is classified as a major source of air pollution. The permit would allow the source to operate: a pulverized coal fired boiler; coal and lime handling and processing equipment; an emergency fire pump and emergency generator; and several insignificant emission units. HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested. 2) A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requestor, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. Please note this draft permit is being concurrently reviewed as a proposed permit by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit. CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: James LaFratta; Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193; Phone: (703) 583-3928; E-mail: james.lafratta@deq. virginia.gov; Fax: (703) 583-3821. The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named above or may request copies of the documents from the contact person listed above. The draft permit is also available on the Department of Environmental Quality website (www. deq.virginia.gov). 8/20/14

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 6174 McCarthy Drive King George, VA 22485

In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $267,556.00, dated August 13, 2009, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for King George County on August 14, 2009, as Instrument Number 20090814000047030, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of King George County, 9483 Kings Highway, King George, VA on September 8, 2014 at 3:00 PM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 325, Section 3, Hopyard Farm Subdivision, on plat made by The Engineering Groupe, dated April 12, 2006, revised June 12, 2006, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, in Deed Book 612 page 101. . Tax ID: 31 3 325. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $11,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: Conv/Conv (Trustee # 551024) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www.atlanticlawgrp.com FEI # 1074.01073 08/13/2014, 08/20/2014

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s Policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753.

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Managed deer hunts offer many advantages Mark Fike Last week, I was rereading the Hunting and Trapping in Virginia guide and took a look at the managed public hunts available. Throughout the years, the list of public hunts available has grown noticeably. Having your own piece of property or leasing a piece of property to hunt however and whenever you want without any restrictions is nice. Yet, there are many people who don’t have property, cannot afford a lease and need a place to hunt. There are plusses to taking a day to participate in a managed hunt. First, these hunts are often used to thin down the deer herd where numbers have gotten or have the potential to get out of control. This usually equates to good chances of at least seeing a deer. If you are a meat hunter, then a managed hunt is going to be a good investment for you. Second, managed hunts are strictly operated and safety is the top priority. Third, managed hunts almost always involve lots of people moving around through the woods or along trails leading to various stands. When

people move a lot, the deer also tend to move. Keeping the deer moving presents better opportunities to see them and possibly get a clean shot. With that said, it may be worth your while to consider a managed hunt. In addition to deer hunts, there also are some waterfowl and small game hunts available. Take a look at the guide for details. Here are some of the more notable hunts I saw that may be of interest with a deadline looming. n Lake Orange waterfowl hunt: Last week, I looked up and down the Rappahannock River for miles trying to find an open spot to put a waterfowl blind. This managed hunt solves that issue. Hunting will be permitted on beautiful Lake Orange Wednesdays and Saturdays during the last two segments of the season. Two guests are permitted and floating blinds or portable blinds are required. The application due date is September 26th. n Doe Creek WMA waterfowl hunt: Doe Creek WMA is relatively new to hunters on the Eastern Shore in Accomack County. The Eastern Shore is a gorgeous place. The half day hunts occur every Saturday during the last two segments of the duck sea-

son. Dogs are recommended. Blinds, boats and decoys are necessary. Applications are due Sept. 26 n New Kent Forestry Center: It has a youth and an apprentice waterfowl hunt until 10 a.m. on the youth or apprentice day. These hunts have blinds with maps to them. Waders, decoys and dogs recommended. Deadline is September 26th. n Caledon State Park: It has a muzzleloader deer hunt with a reservation period beginning Sept. 5. The hunts are Nov. 5-6th and 12-13. There is a $15 fee. There are some nice bucks at Caledon. Call 1-800 933PARK to participate. Dove season Dove season has been increased by 20 days in Virginia. Anecdotal reports and personal sightings seem to point to a few more birds flying around this year. The season is from noon until sunset Sept. 1-5. From Sept. 6 through Oct. 31, Nov. 22-30 and Dec. 27 through Jan. 15, it’s 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. The bag limit is 15 per day, 45 in possession composed of mourning doves and white-winged doves, singly or in combination according to the state. Do some preseason scouting if you really want to enjoy some good shooting. Doves generally are creatures of habit and tend to like fields with hedgerows that offer cover and roosting locations. Pines and cedars are common roosting trees. Wear plenty of camo, including a mask, and stay low and try not to move until the birds are in range. Some hunters like to use dove decoys and draw in wary birds. The decoys are inexpensive and can make a difference I am told. A dog with a good nose will reduce or eliminate any lost birds. If you take a dog, be sure to take plenty of water for your four-legged hunting partner. Dogs can overheat quickly. Next week, we will have some info on upcoming recommendations and potential changes to the way we deer hunt.

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Don’t wait too long if you want to get in on a managed deer hunt since the deer herd looks healthy this year.

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to boat launching until at least September. Upriver the fishing slowed down quite a bit. You have to fish early or late to get into any good action. Downriver the catfish bite is very good eating size fish. Use cutbait. Donna at Ken’s Tackle in Spotsylvania reported that the catfish action for larger fish was good using eels. Some catfish weighing 15-30 pounds were caught. Potomac River— Ken’s Tackle in Spotsylvania reported fair croaker using squid. White perch are hitting small spoons dragged along shoals and they are hitting shrimp as well. Look for the perch in the creeks over the next month. Try small spinners for them. We have not heard of any small bluefish or puppy drum in our area yet. Inland waters Pond action slowed down for many anglers but a few did quite well. Donna from Ken’s Tackle reported a citation 25 inch bass caught on a Rebel Frog lure. She also reported nice crappie caught on large minnows in ponds. Motts Run had no report. Lake Anna reportedly is seeing some decent bass and crappie on rubber frogs and worms. If you fish Anna hit the lake mid-week. Too many tubers and boaters are spooking the fish on the weekend. Saltwater The flounder bite continues to be super in the lower bay. Cobia anglers are having a great season too with fish weighing up to 50 pounds or better. Captain Ryan Rogers of the Midnight Sun 804-580-0245 put another client on a citation Spanish mackerel. This one weighed 4 pounds and measured over 25 inches. The Spanish are hit or miss still in the Point Lookout area although some anglers are catching them further up the bay and some down the bay. Change up the color of your spoons to determine what they want. A larger class of bluefish are in the bay now with some pretty fish being caught. Try smoking a bluefish that is kept on ice right up until it goes in the smoker. You will be pleasantly surprised with the results.

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