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Colonial Beach • Westmoreland

Volume 38, Number 36

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 50 Cents

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Montross eyes moving election day

remembering the ‘cracker box’

Hopes switch to November would attract more voters Linda Farneth

Gym home to 102 years of memories Leonard Banks Today, the facility sits silently behind fences and yellow tape. It’s a far cry from the raucous scenes that played out for 102 years of Drifters’ pride that occurred at the former Colonial Beach High School. Retired Drifters’ coaches and sports icons Steve Swope and Wayne Kennedy spend their professional lives at the school. Their dedication to the Drifters’ sports programs has resulted in numerous championships, as well as basketball battles that still are the

center of conversation among high school historians to this day. As a student, teacher and coach, Swope remembers the unique distinction of playing in the “Cracker Box.” Those memories are even more evocative since the school was damaged by fire Jan. 5. “Nobody wanted to play us in there,” he said. “We had our own distinct home-court advantage. It had a huge psychological effect on the opposition.” The first thing visiting teams See GYM, page 4

Courtesy of Colonial Beach High School (top)/Leonard Banks (above)

The Colonial Beach Elementary School’s gym, affectionatley known as the “Cracker Box,” top, when it was the town’s high school, was a place in which oppenents hated to play. The school, above, was damaged by fire in January.

Montross Town Council discussed moving May elections to November at their Aug. 26 meeting. The move would have several benefits for town residents and would save taxpayer dollars. Currently, to elect council members, registered voters in Montross vote at Town Hall, biannually in May. For county, state and federal elections held each November, Montross voters report to W&L High School. In her 25 years in office, Westmoreland Voter Registrar Kris Hicks does not ever recall a referendum on the Montross ballot. During the meeting, Town Manager Brenda Reamy asked the town council to consider moving the May town council elections to November. She reported that voter turnout for town elections has been very low in the last 4 elections. In 2008, the town of roughly 350 residents had 23 voters That number declined to 17 in 2010; 16 in 2012; and 17 this past May. Hicks reported the cost of last May’s election to be $1,210.80, which breaks down to roughly $72 per voter. Out of that figure, the town was charged $122.45 for paper and sample-ballot printing. Hicks said that if town elections are moved to November, the county would pick up the rest of the tab, and only these printing costs would be charged to the town. Hicks estimated future election printings would not cost more than $200, at most. Hicks said that the May elections showed a 7% turnout of Montross residents, and the previous November election showed a 37% turnout of 3rd District residents. Although the exact percentage of town residents in that 37% figure is very difficult to determine, Hicks believes moving elections would result in higher voter turnouts. “Citizens are used to voting in November and tend to forget to vote in May.” Hicks said that one concern for May elections is that immediately following any election, voting machines are put under lockdown for a period of time. If a June primary follows a May election, this could result in too few machines being available to conduct the primary voting. In retrospect, May elections put more focus on local candidates, and ballots are more compact, Hicks told the council. “However, voter turnout seems to outweigh those advantages.” Hicks added, “Some authorities think that partisan politics might begin to play a part with town elections being held in November, but from everything I’ve read, other registrars in small towns with November elections say, ‘No, it’s not an issue.’” Council expressed some concern that the county-resident voters would be able to vote on town elections or matters. Hicks explained that officials would check each voter’s address and determine their residency. The electronic voting machines have separate ballot screens, allowing voters to see only on what they are eligible to vote, which voting officials set with one switch, prior to voters entering the booths. Mayor R. David O’Dell motioned to allow the Town Manager to begin researching what actions are needed to carry out the move. Reamy feels confident the town could carry out the process in time for the 2016 elections.

‘Project Lifesaver’seeks to help missing elderly Linda Farneth When people hear the term lifesaver, some think of the little ring of candy with the fruity flavors. Others may think of saving someone from drowning, administering CPR or applying a tourniquet to stop lifethreatening bleeding. Very few think about the life-saving efforts put into finding a lost loved one. Especially an adult who after years of being the caregiver to their family suddenly becomes mentally impaired through disease or injury. Many people with Alzheimer’s or brain injuries sometimes wander off and lose their ability to find their way back home. There are numerous reports of

tragedies involving elderly loved ones wandering away from their home, only to be found dead days or even months later from lack of food, shelter or medication. To help combat this, law enforcement agencies all over the country are participating in “Project Lifesaver,” a search-and-rescue operation that helps locate people with all types of mentally impairing conditions. It aims to help anyone who might have an issue with wandering and not being able to communicate to rescuers about getting home. Those enrolled in the program wear a small, personal transmitter around the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized tracking signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the

If you need help To get more information on “Project Lifesaver” or to sign up for this free program, contact: Westmoreland County: Major John L. Hoover III or 1st Sgt. Vanessa Schoch at 804-4938066. King George County: King George Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Stonehill at 540-775-2049 caregiver notifies their local “Project Lifesaver” agency, and a trained emergency team responds to the area. Most people are found within a

few miles of their home, and search times have been reduced from hours and days to minutes, officials said. Recovery times for “Project Lifesaver” clients average 30 minutes — 95 percent less time than usual in such cases. The project isn’t just for Alzheimer’s patients. Projectlifesaver.org lists more than 800 rescues performed using the locating transmitters. Patients with dementia, autism, Alzheimer’s, brain injuries and the mentally challenged all have been saved using the system, the website said. Both sheriff ’s offices in Westmoreland and King George counties are participating in the program. The service is designed to assist families with loved ones

suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia disorders, as well as families with children afflicted with Down syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injuries or cognitive impairments. Such people may be prone to wander from home and become lost or confused. The King George Sheriff ’s Office has been involved with the program since 2007. Jeff Stonehill is one of the deputies trained in conducting active searches. “We have five certified operators, and most of the deputies have some training in the program. I have nine active clients right now, and I have had as many as eleven at one time.” Most of the King George clients are Alzheimer’s patients, but a couple are

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children with autism. Westmoreland County recently began participating in the program and currently serves four clients. “We have not had any calls or have used the system for a rescue, fortunately,” Stonehill said. Westmoreland County Sheriff C. O. Balderson added: “We are grateful to be able to offer the program to citizens and hope that anyone who can be assisted by ‘Project Lifesaver’ will contact the sheriff ’s office for assistance.”

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Antioch Baptist Church holds “dance” fundraiser new monrovia baptist church will host a performance of the Siloam Men’s Chorus and Warriors for Christ on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 3 p.m. 121 New Monrovia Rd., Colonial Beach, VA 22443. (804) 224-0068.

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/.

Today’s Hebrew Word

The original Hebrew written text was a picture language--much like the Egyptian hieroglyphics. When Moses wrote the Torah (the first five books of the Bible), he used this picture language. Each letter of the Hebrew alphabet is a picture with meaning. When we put these letters together, they form a word, but they also form a story within the word! Proverbs 25:2 tells us, “The honour of God is to hide a thing, And the honour of kings to search out a matter.” (Young’s Literal Translation) This is exactly what God has done with His language! Today’s Hebrew Word is “oht.” The primary meaning is “sign.” We come across this word during the story of Passover when the children of Israel were told to place blood on the door posts and mantel as a “sign” and YHVH would “pass over” their homes and the firstborn would not die (Exodus 12:13). Look at the picture language to see the story that was being foretold: the “leader” (alef) “nailed” (vav) to the “cross” (tav)! Jesus was the Passover Lamb! There is another amazing treasure within this word, “oht” — in Revelation 1:11, Jesus states he is the first and the last. Now look at letters that spell “oht”: the “alef ” is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, the “tav” is the last letter, and the “vav” is the letter used for the word “and” in Hebrew. When Jesus said he was the “first and the last,” He was spelling the word “oht”! He was saying, “I am the sign!”

The Signing Sensations of God Ministry of Antioch Baptist Church in King George, VA. had a Praise Dance Program at Antioch Baptist Church to raise money for the church’s building fund. The Theme was “Made to Praise.” from Psalm 150:1-6. Everyone in attendance was blessed and saw the work of God as they watched the various dance groups perform. The worship leader for this glorious occasion was Rev. Donald Lindsey, the associate preacher, from First New Hope Baptist Church in Partlow, VA. The dance groups that performed are: *The Signing Sensations of God Ministry, from Antioch Baptist Church in King George, VA-Sign language dance *First African Baptist Youth Praise Dancers, from First African Baptist Church in Richmond, VA *Restoration Community Dance Ministry, from Locust Grove, VA *God’s Anointed Purpose, from St. Stephens Baptist Church in King George, VA *Millie McGary, from Ruther Glen, VA God was truly praised and glorified as each group came and performed in their own way. All glory and honor to our God.

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Local Church Directory

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.

Holy Redeemer Anglican Church

Our Doors are Open -Worship With Us

Traditional Anglican Worship 1928 Book of Common Prayer 1940 Hymnal Sunday- Holy Communion 11 a.m. Montross, VA

804-493-7407

www.stmaryscolonialbeach.org (804) 224-7186 203 Dennison St. Colonial Beach, VA

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”

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

Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist

8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218

Pastor Michael Reaves

Two Rivers Baptist Church 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

Worship Services 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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.

(540) 775-7247

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

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Colonial Beach United Methodist Church Pastor Rev. Yunho Eo

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

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 9 a.m.-noon Thurs. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m.-Noon 1 Washington Avenue PO Box 189 Colonial Beach, VA 22443 (804) 224-7030

Food Pantry OPEN Thursdays at 10 a.m.

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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

Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Mark Mullaney Sunday Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 p.m. (español)

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 Emmanuel, Phone: Port Conway (Rt. 301) 540-775-3635 3rd & 5th Sundays For more information, visit our website at:

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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.”

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. (Sunday)

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

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

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

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

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

Potomac Baptist Church

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

All are Welcome!

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.

Corner of Lossing and Boundary, Colonial Beach

"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.

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church

“Building God’s Kingdom On Earth”

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Little Ark Baptist Church

(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

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Daily Mass: Mon. - Sat. 8:00 a.m. Adoration precedes each morning Mass Confession: Sat. following 8:00 a.m. Mass & at 4:30 p.m. Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443

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Area Death Teresa M. Martin

Teresa M. Martin, 57, of Paden City, WV died Saturday, August 30, 2014 as the result of an automobile accident in King George, VA. Teresa was born May 8, 1957 in New Martinsville, WV, daughter of Ernie and Dorothy (Beagle) Blatt of Paden City, WV. She was a mail carrier out of the Middlebourne Post Office, graduate of Paden City High School, member of Red Hat Society and Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Paden City, WV.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by son, Luke Martin (Emily) of King George; daughter, Amanda McClements (Harry) of Salem, WV; two brothers, Eddie Blatt (Brenda) of Culleoka, TN and Steve Blatt of Paden City, WV; three sisters, Wanda Ferrebee of Paden City, WV, Patti Jobes (Mike) and Linda Sweeney (Larry) both of New Martinsville, WV; four grand children, Larz, Adrianna, Luke, Jr. and Eleanor and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 at

the Jarvis-Williams Funeral Home in Paden City. Vigil service will be held 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014 at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Paden City with Rev. Fr. James LaCross officiating. Interment in Paden Memorial Gardens. Memorial service will be held at a later date at the Catholic Church in Hague, VA. Expression of sympathy may be made www.jarvisfuneralhomes.com.

Thurs. Sept. 4

Free Showing: GASLAND Part II. The Rappahannock Group Sierra Club (RGSC) has agreed to host the showing of GASLAND II at the Smoot Library (rooms A&B) , at 6 p.m.. All are invited.

Friday, Sept. 5

Westmoreland County Museum Ice Cream Social event. 5-7 p.m. at the Wakefield Building. 43 Court Square (Polk Street) in Montross.

Saturday, Sept. 6

Dahlgren Heritage Museum 2nd Annual Art Auction fundraiser. $25 pp. Available on the museum website or a the door. Preview begins at 5 p.m. Auction begins at 6 p.m. UMW-Dahlgren Campus.

Monday, Sept. 8

Many years ago a family inherited this Victorian marbletop table, which they had cut down to make into a contemporary coffee table. The wood is walnut, and the marble is in excellent condition. The finish is original. It is Henry Lane now 16 inches Hull in height. This table dates from the 1850s, and is typical of the High Victorian style of that period. The oval top with the ogee rim is another indication of its age, and by looking on the bottoms of the legs, one might find that it once had casters. Unfortunately, much of the value of this piece has been lost in the cutting

down of its size. The overall market for Victorian furniture is low at the present time, but by shortening the table, the possibility of ever selling it to a purist has ceased to exist. In its original condition today the table would be worth $350., but cut down the value drops off to $150. In almost every such case I have encountered, the removed legs have been discarded, thus eliminating the possibility of ever returning it, even in a restored state, to its intended appearance and function. In the 1940a and 1960s cutting down of Victorian parlor tables was in fashion, and I have seen numerous ones in their transmogrified condition. In no case has so-doing enhanced the value. Most likely, this table was part of a parlor suite of two end tables and a larger sofa table, this being one of the end tables. The suite would have included a large settee, a gentleman’s chair, lady’s chair and perhaps four

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side chairs. As modern entertaining no longer encompasses the concept of calling at a friend’s house on a Sunday afternoon to sit in the parlor and share a cup of tea, the market for these types of antique furnishings has evaporated. Ironically, we find that the people most interested in acquiring them are the young, leading perhaps to the prospect of a rejuvenated market to come. 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!

IMPORTANT NOTICE for Colonial Beach Residents Due to the relocation of The Town Manager’s Office, Town Clerk’s Office and Treasurer’s Office the Town Hall Offices will be closed to the public on Thursday, September 4, 2014 and Friday, September 5, 2014 Beginning on Monday, September 8, 2014 The Town Manager’s Office, Town Clerk’s Office and Treasurer’s Office Will be located at 315 Douglas Avenue And will be open for business from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday All telephone numbers will remain the same.

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AARP Chapter 3195 invites others “over 50� to the annual Picnic. KG American Legion hall on Dahlgren Road. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. AARP will provide main course, please bring a side or dessert to share. Music provided by the McDonalds. The regular monthly meeting for the CBVFD-LA will be on Monday Sept. 8 at 6:30. 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.

Ruritans’ Annual Chicken BBQ event KG Ruritan’s to hold annual Chicken BBQ fundraiser on Saturday 20 Sept. Menu: ½ chicken, beans potato salad, dessert & drink all for $8. Find them next to Rankin’s Hardware, on the corner of route 205 & 301 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tim Carsola 775-4379 timcarsola@yahoo.com

Extension Offers Childcare Workshops

Virginia Cooperative Extension will begin offering “Caring for Children� workshops to childcare providers in Caroline, King George and surrounding counties on the first Saturday of the month. “Caring for Children� workshops afford providers an opportunity to exchange ideas and resources, receive support, and gain professional development credits. Training includes early development and before/after school programs, guest speakers, nutrition, safety, CPR and first aid, business tips and more. Lunch is also provided. The first meeting is September 6, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Caroline Community Center. To have a enough take-home materials and lunch for everyone, pre-registration is required. To register, please call Pegi Wright, Family and Consumer Sciences - Extension Agent at 804-6336550/ 540-775-3062.

Tuesday, Sept. 9

Restoration of Rights Workshop. 7-8:30 p.m. KG Social Services office, 10069 Kings Hwy. addie@virginia-organizing.org or (434) 249-4058. Free.

Thursday, Sept. 11

KG Econ. Dev. Quarterly Breakfast at UMW-Dahlgren campus. 8 a.m. start time. Carl Knoblock, Dist. Director of VA’s SBA will be guest speaker. All invited, please rspv to lthomas@co.kinggeorge. state.va.us or (540) 775-8524.

AARP-- FOOD-----FOOD----FOOD Chapter 3195 of AARP will be having its picnic meeting at noon on September 8 at the American Legion Bldg. on 206. They are joining the National campaign to help with the hunger problems in the U.S. AARP chapters through out the United States will be collecting food for their local food pantries during that week. The King George area chapter has the challenge of bringing food to fill Bob’s truck. All members and guests are invited to bring food items. The entertainment for the picnic will be provided by “Justified� with local performers Barbara and Gordon McDonald. Chapter 3195 has been in the King George area for over 35 years.

American Legion College news

Lisa Heitmeyer and Carol Allison of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 89 were among more than 200 leaders taking part in the Dept. of Virginia American Legion family leadership college recently. Participants shared ideas with volunteer leaders from across the State and five members of the American Legion Nat’l Organization. Among topics discussed were Americanism, Children and Youth, Post Operations and Membership Motivation, American Legion Riders, Legislative issues, Public Speaking, Public relations, Veterans Affairs and Voluntary Services and Public Relations. The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion Leadership College is held each year in the month of August and was held in Richmond recently. The weekend session is designed to give leaders of the communitybased volunteer organization the latest information on the programs that benefit all Americans.

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The YELLOW EFFECT will be in effect at the Sept. 5 KGHS Foxes football game against Stafford at the Foxes Stadium! Get your official Yellow Effect shirts at Fox Stox - the KGHS School Store - open at FLEX everyday. Your purchase will also support Stand Up To Cancer as Yellow is the color for September for awareness of childhood cancers. At the game, you can write a message on a sign answering the question, “Who do you Stand Up for?� Glow sticks will also be available to proclaim your support! Fox Stox accepts cash and checks (make out to KGHS with Fox Stox in the memo) You can email dstrauss@ kgcs.k12.va.us to make arrangements for your purchase after school hours. Please pass the word as supply of the YELLOW EFFECT shirts are limited! This shirt is the second in a series of four - one shirt for each home game of the Varsity KG Foxes KG Farmers’ Market is ready for some football! Join us this Saturday, Sept. 6, at the King George Farmers’ Market to celebrate the beginning of the football season! We’ll be grilling hot dogs, which we’ll offer to our customers for free! We’ll fire up the grill around 10 a.m., so get ‘em while they’re hot and while the supply lasts! Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite T-shirt, jersey, hat, jewelry, or more. We’ll be bringing the old pigskin to toss around for lots of fun. There will games for the kids, so be sure to bring them along. Come show your love of the game and your favorite farmers market! See you this Saturday.

Placid Bay Civic Assn. dedication & bbq You’re invited to the Placid Bay Civic Association “Dam Dedication & BBQ� to be held at Community Center, 67 Mattox Avenue, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Dedication will start at 2 p.m. followed at 3 o’clock by BBQ prepared by “Katfish� to include all fixin’s. Drinks are available: $2.00 beer (id req’d) & $1.00 sodas. Advance ticket sales are $8.00 Adults/$4.00 Children 10 & under. Join us for an afternoon of great food, games & fun for all. For further info., contact John Settlemyer at (804)505-0076 or visit us at www.placid-bay-estates. com and by email at PBCA.Org@ gmail.com

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noticed was the close proximity of the fans and the court. “We would have a row of chairs on the one side, with 30-35 fans with their feet on the floor,” Swope said. “On the other side of the gym there were two teams, with a little table, where the scorer and clock-keeper sat.” An unusual setting With the game officials attempting to find a safe place to call the game away from the chants of screaming fans, and the cheerleaders battling for a place to cheer on the home team, the atmosphere soon would reach a state of pandemonium. Another unique aspect of the “Cracker Box” was the wooden backboards. “With our wooden backboards, people who sat on the stage could see the shot, but could not tell if the shot was made, until the ball came through the net at the bottom of the wooden backboard,” Swope said. As a coach it was the best of times for Kennedy. He instilled character and a strong sense of school pride during his tenure. “When we played Riverdale Baptist, they had a 37-game winning streak, and they were the defending Christian National Champions,” Kennedy said. “We shocked the community as we beat them 82-68. Their coach told me after the game, ‘I believe you-all could have beaten the Celtics in there tonight. I’ve never seen anything like that.’ ” The Drifters were known for having little depth and their backs up against the wall. “One night, we had only two subs during a game against Bowling Green (today known as Caroline High School), but we beat them 11968.” Kennedy remembers telling a rival coach the gym was likened to having lightning in a bottle. Kennedy’s mantra was playing tight defense.

Briefs Panel talk on fracking scheduled for today The Northern Neck Chesapeake Bay Region Partnership is having

n The Republic of China is established. n First National Hockey Association game (Victoria). n New Mexico becomes 47th state and Arizona becomes the 48th state admitted to the Unio. n First eastbound U.S. transcontinental flight lands in Jacksonville, Fla. n Girl Guides (Girl Scouts) forms in Savannah, by Juliette Gordon Low. n Pitcher Cy Young retires from baseball with 511 wins. n Mrs. William Howard Taft plants first cherry tree in Wash D.C. n The RMS Titanic hits an iceberg at 11.40 p.m. off the coast of Newfoundland. It sinks at at 2:27 a.m. the next day. n Fenway Park opens in Boston and Tiger Stadium opens in Detroit. n Massachusetts passes first state to pass a minimum wage law. n W C Handy publishes “Memphis Blues,” the first blues song. n Robert Scott’s diary and dead body found in Antarctica. His 1912 expedition to the South Pole was beaten to the goal by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. Scott and his entire team died in the enterprise.

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Wayne Kennedy, middle, and Steve Swope, right had very successful coaching tenures while their teams played in the “Cracker Box.”

When Kennedy arrived in 1968 as the boys’ basketball coach, the Drifters had not beaten Washington & Lee in six years. During Kennedy’s first season, the Eagles overwhelmed the home-standing Drifters with an

overpowering offense. “I told the principal after the game that we have to get more home games here,” Kennedy said. During the following year, the Drifters split with the Eagles — losing the first game, but decisively winning the second game, 68-58. “John Anderson, the Colonial Beach police chief, and my players took me in the bathroom after game, and threw me in the shower with my clothes on,” Kennedy said. “Afterward, they led a parade around The Point. Years later, Swope would continue the tradition of celebrating major victories with a trip to The Point.” During Kennedy’s initial years as the boys’ basketball coach, he frequently told then principal Bernard Burchell of the need for a new gym. “If we’re going to get a new gym, we have to use this one so people can tell how much we need one,” Kennedy said. “I told the principal

not to get upset with me, but to build a program, you have to have a home base, no matter how small.” In order for the Drifters to compete on a high level inside the small quarters of the “Cracker Box,” they needed a hard lesson in the rigors of physical fitness. “I would cram the players in my car, and drive to Oak Grove,” Kennedy said. “I would drive down to Bowie’s Restaurant and let them out in sweats and hoodies. Afterwards, they would run from Bowies back to the Oak Grove gymnasium.” Kennedy later explained to the principal that he wasn’t trying to kill the players, but get them in shape to play in the “Cracker Box.” During Kennedy’s reign as the Drifters’ basketball coach, they defeated the 1970 King George High School basketball team that eventually won the state championship. With more than 1,000 wins under his belt in the combined sports of baseball and basketball, Swope fondly

remembers the positive impact the “Cracker Box” has made on kids who went on to become stars. From TT Carey to Torrey Smith, the gym had a knack for attracting some of the best athletes in the area. “I often pinch myself when I realize how lucky I was to have made a positive impact on the quality set of people that I had privilege of teaching and coaching,” Swope said. In 2009, Swope did the unthinkable by winning the VHSL Division 1, Group A State Championship. It was a huge victory for the fifth-smallest high school in the state, with just 230 students. “I was talking to a lot of people who came through the ‘Cracker Box,’ ” Swope said. “It’s clear now that foundation for our state basketball championship was the Cracker Box.” The fate of the “Cracker Box” and the rest of the old school’s facilities are unclear. For now, the dwelling’s only significance are its lasting memories.

a panel discussion on hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Neck at 2 p.m. Sept. 3, at the Warsaw Campus of Rappahannock Community College.

Panel participants include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources Molly Ward, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade

Maurice Jones, Rick Parrish from the Southern Environmental Law Center, and past-president Greg Kozera of the Virginia Oil and Gas Association. Fracking currently is exempt from federal regulations in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, as well as regulations in the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. That could change. The EPA announced in May it was seeking public comment, due by Sept. 18, on the types of chemical information to be disclosed and on obtaining information for chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing under the Toxic Substances Control Act, including possible non-regulatory approaches such as incentives and recognition programs to support development and the use of safer chemicals in the extraction process.

“During informal polling it was clear that the council members supported the three replacement hires for the police department positions and would ratify them in public at a later date,” said Town Manager Val Foulds

The resolution to approve the replacement hires states, “The police department must be fully staffed in order to carry out its responsibilities and properly protect the citizens of the Town.”

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The team’s motto was “pick them up at the town limits, when you come in, and turn them loose at the 7-11, and they better not have a uniform on when you get through with them. Also, I want to know what flavor gum they are chewing,” he said. Home-court advantage

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Registration starts for annual three-mile race Advance registration is being accepted for the Sixth Annual Chandler Three-Mile Race, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, in conjunction with the Montross Fall Festival. The race is named for Ferdie and Bonnie Chandler, who have been longtime supporters of the Washington & Lee High School cross-country team. The three-mile race will begin at 8 a.m. and will be followed by a onemile walk/run. Advance registration is $5 for the one-mile, and $10 for the three-mile race, if participants register before Sept. 13. Race day registration will cost $20. Sponsors for this year’s Chandler event are the Virginia National Guard, Angelo’s Restaurant, The Art of Coffee, Plan B BBQ, the El Mariachi Restaurant, Westmoreland State Park, the Sudduth Family and the W&L cross-country team. For more information, please contact Cole Vanover at vanovercb@ wmlcps.org or call 804-493-8015.

The Colonial Beach Town Council recently had a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to facilitate approving a conditional use permit requested by the school board concerning the elementary school relocation project. The permit is needed to satisfy zoning regulations after some portions of covered walkways were removed from the originally approved plans. Project Engineer Jeff Howeth said the original plans called for covered walkways leading from the high school to the new elementary mod pods. However, a covered walkway leading across a main thoroughfare for buses and service trucks would have cost the school an extra $115,000. The school has petitioned the council for a permit to allow more than one ‘use’ on the property, which would satisfy the zoning requirements and remove the need for this portion of covered walkways. Colonial Beach School Superintendent Kevin Newman addressed the issue that children would be walking in inclement weather, a concern aired by both planning commissioners and council members. Newman assured the group children rarely would be walking to the other building and would be accompanied by staff if they do. “We take the safety and health of our students very seriously,” he said. Linda Farneth

Extension Service, will collect up to 100 pounds of hazardous wastes from citizens without charge. here will be a charge of $1.05 per pound for waste collected of more than 100 pounds. County residents are encouraged to dispose of hazardous chemicals or products currently being kept in homes, garages or outbuildings. Among items that will be accepted are pesticides, paints, contaminated fuels, rechargeable batteries, antifreeze and old florescent light bulbs. Items that will not be accepted include tires, car batteries, radioactive materials, smoke alarms, medical waste, ammunition and explosives. Residents with questions about the collections can contact Sam Johnson at sam.johnson@nnswcd. org for more information.

This year, Colonial Beach celebrates its Colonial Beach OKs 48th Annual six replacement hires Woman dies in two-car Arts & Crafts Show. The Colonial Beach Town Council accident on Route 3 hiring a chief water This two-day show is approved operator/compliance officer, as well A West Virginia woman was as filling two vacant positions at the killed Aug. 30 in a two-car crash situated along the Colonial Beach Police Department on Route 3 in King George County, during an Aug. 28 meeting. police said. Boardwalk, The move was necessary because The victim, Teresa Martin, 47, overlooking one of the council issued a hiring freeze was pronounced dead at the scene back in June of last year as one of of the accident. the widest points of many ways to get a handle on the Virginia State Police said Andrew budget. That resolution simply Combs, 29, of Montross was driving the Potomac River, directed, “the town manager a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, which implement a hiring freeze was traveling west on Route 3 and boasts a wide tothroughout all town departments County sets hazardous when it crossed the center line and until further notice”. range of crafters waste day for Sept. 6 slammed head-on into a 2005 Buick Legg was hired as police chief in sedan driven by Martin. Westmoreland County residents March of this year. Since her hiring, from all over the The accident occurred at the she has replaced three vacant will be able to dispose of hazardous waste from 7:30-11 a.m. Sept. 6 in intersection of Route 3 and Salem eastern seaboard. positions. Church Road at about 5:30 p.m.

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King George JV romps past Washington & Lee

Sports editor They didn’t use finesse or any degree of misdirection to defeat their crosstown rival, but on Aug. 28, the Washington & Lee Eagles ended a two-year drought by beating host King George. “Washington & Lee ran three plays, and they executed Eagles them to a T,” Foxes’ varsity football Jeff Smith said. “Although we made some adjustFoxes ments at halftime, we didn’t stick to those adjustments as a team.” After Eagles’ running back Dexter Thompson ran through would-be tacklers for a 22-yard gain, the crowd at King George High Stadium went into a state of silence. However, on the Foxes’ second drive, quarterback Will Clift faked a handoff and bolted up the middle of the field for a 70-yard touchdown. Thirty-five seconds later, Foxes’ lineman K.C. Matherly recovered a fumble on the Washington & Lee 19-yard line. Clift helped his cause two plays later with a 13-yard touchdown. Jacolby White extended the lead to 21-6 after faking a punt and racing up field for a 70-yard score. After White’s big play, it appeared the Foxes were in the driver’s seat. However, the Eagles bounced back on a nine-play, 80-yard drive that culminated in a 13-yard touchdown by Dejon Weldon. The Foxes soon would become familiar with the Eagles’ jet sweep play as the night continued to unfold. After Chas Parker’s 45-yard field goal was called back due to a penalty, the Eagles marched 67 yards down the

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On Thursday night, Eagle running back Dejon Weldon (left, #1) had a big night rushing in a non-district game against the Foxes. After the game went into overtime, field for another Thompson touch- the field for a 58-touchdown run. After down, this time from two yards out. a successful two-point conversion, the the Foxes scored on their first attempt The tension soon began to mount as Eagles were breathing down the Foxes’ from 10-yards out on a White to Deandre Reynolds three-yard touchdown the Eagles converted the two-point neck again and trailed 31-30. conversion to take the lead, 22-21. Later in the quarter, with less 6:17 pass, but the extra-point attempt was With seconds remaining in the first remaining, Linwood Newman inter- blocked. With the crowd screaming from half, Parker successfully converted a cepted a pass that halted a potential 40-yard field goal, giving the Foxes a Foxes’ scoring drive. The Eagles me- every part of the stadium, the Eagles thodically used 12 plays, and five and a scored on Weldon’s one-yard plunge, 24-22 lead. A rejuvenated Eagles’ defense started half minutes on a drive that ended with and Thompson’s two-point conversion the third quarter by stopping the Foxes’ Weldon’s four-yard scoring run. The gave them the win. On Sept. 5, the Foxes are scheduled offense on their two-yard line. How- subsequent two-point conversion gave to host Stafford, while the Eagles will ever, on the Foxes’ second possession, the Eagles a 38-31 lead. However, with seven seconds re- host Windsor. Both games will start at Jordan Aily busted up the middle for a maining, White completed a 65-yard 7 p.m. 56-yard touchdown and a 31-22 lead. The Eagles responded in the forth pass to Willie Galloway that tied the quarter, as Marian Pollard blasted up game.

During an annual crosstown junior varsity football non-district clash, King George defeated Washington & Lee, 64-12. The visiting Foxes capitalized on big plays to overwhelm the Eagles. Before he left on the return bus to King George, Devon Williams posted three touchdowns. In front of bleachers filled with King George fans, Williams scored twice on special teams and once off an interception. Last season, after losing to the Foxes, 35-0, the Eagles went on to have a successful 7-1-1-season. “We knew two things coming into this game,” Eagles’ junior varsity head coach Ricky Fones said. “One, we knew King George was going to be very good. They always have big numbers, and big kids. Second, we also knew that we were going to struggle a little bit, especially at the beginning of the season.” The Eagles are in a rebuilding mode. With most of the last year’s team ascending to the varsity level, Fones has inherited a team with limited junior varsity experience and little depth. After losing their entire offensive line, the Eagles were left with one back-up lineman from last year. The Foxes took a 6-0 lead in the first quarter after Ashton Howard caught a 16-yard touchdown from

Latray Gutridge. On the ensuing King George possession, Williams raced 60 yards to the end zone to extend the score to 12-0. Later in the second quarter, Gutridge ran in a fumble recovery to complete the first-half scoring. In the second half, the Foxes continued to build on their lead. With 7:10 left in the third quarter, Kyree Garrett returned a punt 53 yards for a touchdown. Less than two minutes later, Williams intercepted a pass for 24 yards for another score. In the face of a 42-0 lead, the Eagles avoided a shutout as running back D.Q. Bunns returned the subsequent kickoff for a 70-yard touchdown. During the ensuing kickoff, Williams responded with a 72-yard scoring return, giving the Foxes a 50-6 lead with 5:26 remaining in the third quarter. As fate would have it, the Foxes scored their final points of the quarter on a fumble that was picked up by Will Peyton for a 34-yard touchdown. In the final quarter, with 5:13 left in, the Eagles scored on a nine-yard touchdown, but the Foxes later completed the game’s scoring when Auturo Caldeire rushed for a nineyard touchdown. On Sept. 3, the Foxes will travel to play Stafford, while Washington & Lee rests during a bye week before traveling Sept. 10 to play Colonial Beach.

Drifters blast King & Queen Royal Tigers CB sophomore Lucas explodes for seven TDs By Leonard Banks Sports editor Colonial Beach’s Lamar Lucas had the best game of his high school career, posting 222 yards on 18 carries, as the Drifters’ varsity football team opened its season with a blowout win. The multi-sport Drifters sophomore accounted for seven touchdowns (six rushing, one reTigers ceiving) against the Royal Tigers Aug. 30 on the grounds of King & Queen High School in King and Queen Court House. On defense, the middle linebacker was involved in more than 10 tackles.

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However, the evening didn’t start out the way he would have wanted. In the first half alone, Lucas was limited to 38 rushing yards. “In the first half, he wasn’t seeing his blocks and rushing lanes,” Drifters’ head coach Scott Foster said. “As the game wore on, he broke free for three touchdowns that were forty-plus yard (gains).” Although the game was a complete blowout, the Drifters encountered a number of miscues in the first quarter, including a fumble, courtesy of a bad snap from center. After witnessing the turnover, Drifters’ starting center Darin Jones returned to the lineup. Jones had been out for a week due to recovering from a bacterial throat infection. Like clockwork, once Jones and his fellow linemen (Wes Virgil, Brandon Buzby, Saki Lucas and Da’sion Williams) were on the same page, the Drifters’ offense was unstoppable. In the first quarter, the Drifters’ defense forced a safety for

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the game’s first score, while Lucas scored on a two-yard run. Later in the second quarter, Lucas bolted in from three yards out, and he also delivered a nine-yard touchdown pass to Nick Graves. Lucas started the third quarter with a nine-yard touchdown run. In the latter stages of the quarter, he dashed in from 28 yards out, giving the Drifters an insurmountable 40-0 lead. In the final quarter, Lucas blew past the Royal Tigers’ defense for touchdown runs of 65 and 44 yards. Defensively, Tyler Head stepped up from his defensive end position to get four sacks, while defensive tackle Dez’John Parker applied pressure on the King & Queen backfield. “They couldn’t block Park(er) all night long,” Foster said. With one player slightly injured, the Drifters should be ready after a bye week to prepare for their home opener Sept. 12 against Franklin.

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Foxes’ hoops set for fall ball

Richard Leggitt Year-round runners Hasan Gill and Kathryn Beddoo are expected to help lead the Washington & Lee cross-country team to another successful season this year. “We saw Hasan coming a few years back and really thought he would be a great runner. He is right there,� said W&L Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis. “Kathryn is talented, but she also is a hard worker. The girl logs some serious miles.� Last year — only Gill’s second season running cross-country — he finished eighth in the mile and 28th in cross-country at the state championships, and Coach Cole Vanover believes the young runner will be even more impressive this year. “He came into the season with some good mileage under his belt from summer training, and it looks like he is ready to pick up where he left off,� Vanover said. Last week, the team raced at Rappahannock High School, where Gill recorded his first victory, in a time of 18:33 and “on the most challenging course I have ever seen,� Vanover said. Beddoo also has faced her share of challenges and been successful. She ranked first in the 800meter with a top time of 2:21.66, and fourth in the 400-meter with a time of 1:01.21 last year. During the summer, she competed with more than 300 athletes from around the world in an invitational race competition in Australia. “Kathryn has had a busy summer with her trip Down Under,� said her coach, Cindy Flickinger. “She will definitely lead the team again this year. Kathryn has really matured as a runner since her eighth-grade year. It has been exciting to see the growth and her accomplishments that have

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Hasan Gill, left, and Kathryn Beddoo are expected to pace the Washington & Lee cross-country teams this season. Their respective coaches are excited about what they can do. I think we have the knowledge and the capability occurred from that growth.� This week, the Eagles’ cross-country team will to be competitive in the conference and even the participate in a joint meet with Essex, Mathews region.� On the boys’ team, senior Jacob Daiger will join and Colonial Beach and also run in the Newport News Invitational meet. With the leadership of Gill Gill in leading W&L. Daiger finished 19th last year in the state championships. and Beddoo, W&L hopes to field a strong team. “Jacob has been our most consistent runner Junior runners Emma Oliver and Serena Thompson will join Beddoo in pacing the girls’ team. the past three years,� Vanover said. “Junior Alex Sophomores Claire Whitman and Carrie Minor, Westfall will also be pushing Daiger and Gill this and freshmen Gracie Taylor and Miquella Snider year. have been looking good in practice, and Flickinger “Senior Zach Bowen and junior Jeremy Saunders is optimistic about the season. are also beginning to close the gap as well as senior “I am excited for the year,� Flickinger said. “I Thomas Rust. We just have to stay healthy and on hope we remain healthy throughout the season. our feet.�

KGYAA remembers one of its own The King George Youth Athletic Association (KGYAA) was prepared to provide a characteristic update concerning the game of football, yet those plans were dashed by the tragic loss of one its own on Aug. 22. Bryan Pitts, 18 and an avid KGYAA tackle football participant for nearly 14 seasons, sadly passed away (along with his uncle, Ryan Pitts) in an automobile accident on Port Conway Road. For those who knew him, who played with him, who coached him, and all those who were fortunate enough to be counted among his friends, Bryan always will be

remembered as being full of life and usually possessing a disarming smile. A selfless young man, Bryan always was ready to lend a helping hand where needed, and he never tired of doing so. Although he exhausted his KGYAA tackle football and flag football eligibility, Bryan was enthusiastically planning to coach alongside his father, Jason, this season in the association’s new fall flag football program. It was something he looked forward to doing prior to joining the U.S. Coast Guard. It was something the association looked forward to, as well.

Alas, it was unfortunately, and unexpectedly, not meant to be. Bryan still will be with the association this season, if only in the hearts and minds of the many, many friends he has left behind. Also, the association plans to dedicate the fall season to his memory. To assist the entire Pitts family during this most difficult time, the association has established the “Pitts Family Memorial Fund� with Peoples Community Bank. For those interested in contributing, donations can be mailed to Peoples Community Bank (P.O. Box 1567, King George, VA, 22485), in care of the “Pitts Family Memorial Fund.�

The fall, basketball competition officially begins Sept. 3. Last regular season, the Foxes finished with a record of 15-9, 7-4 (in the conference). However, King George High School varsity basketball head coach Darren Berkley is focused on taking the Foxes beyond last season’s results. The second-year coach is adamant the fall basketball system is an important piece of the off-season puzzle. “I think since the VHSL rules have changed with kids playing all year round, it’s important that we don’t fall behind,� Berkley said. “It gives us something to build on right before the season. It’s also good for team chemistry and systematic stuff. It’s also good for players to see the game who are on the borderline junior varsity level.� The fall league is made up of the following high school teams — King George, Riverbend, Chancellor, North Stafford, Massaponax and Courtland. The league’s coordinator is Riverbend head coach, and former KGHS boys’ varsity basketball head coach Eric

Davis. Fans will see some of the top players in area basketball for five to eight weeks. The final three weeks will focus on a playoff format. Berkley and his staff hope that by playing in off-season camps (Christopher Newport, University of Mary Washington), the Foxes can develop players to fill the voids from its graduating stars with a new contingent of standouts. Forward Nana Djan and point guard De’Quan Whiting will be tasked to lead the fall basketball team this year. Due to an injury, Whiting missed part of the 2013-14 season, and Djan missed the entire season with a broken ankle. Along with missing Conference 22 co-player of the year Anthony Howard, the team also is without the outside scoring of Sam Sharpe and the play of speedy point guard Eian Chase. Their combined magic made the Foxes one of the top teams in the area and will need to be repurposed and tweaked if this season is to be a success.

KG field hockey splits pair On Aug. 25 in Culpeper, Eastern View defeated the Foxes’ varsity and junior varsity field hockey teams. However, on Aug. 27 at King George High School, the varsity defeated Liberty 3-0, while the junior varsity also won, 2-0. Alexis Sheehan, on an assist from Liz HIll, scored the Foxes’ first goal at 12:02 of the first half. With 9:47 left in the half, Sheehan would haunt Liberty again with a goal, assisted my Mickey Perrotte. Hill scored the final goal on a breakaway with 31 seconds left. Other notable contributors included Shelby King in the midfield, and Perrotte and Brittany Halsey on

defense. King George golf update On Aug. 26 at Cameron Hills Golf Course, during a tri-match featuring King George, Courtland, and Liberty, the Foxes defeated their Conference 22 rivals with a score of 166. Courtland finished second (182), while Liberty completed the match with a score of 207. Individual King George scores included Kevin Drake (34), Andrew Berry (40), Carson Marshall (45) and Joe Bentz (47). On Sept. 4, the Foxes will travel to Caroline. The match will begin at 4 p.m.

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September is the month for saltwater fishing Mark Fike

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September has to be the best month to fish briny water. While spring is certainly an incredible time to fish, I find some of the spring fever is brought on by a long cold winter that causes us to enjoy the first opportunity we get to fish. This would be like missing breakfast and lunch, and working hard all day and then going to an all-you-caneat buffet. For this reason, my opinion is September is truly the most awesome time to be on the water, at least saltwater. The temperatures generally are warm, sometimes even summerlike, and just about all species of saltwater fish are feeding heavily before vacating our region for warmer climates. A tremendous variety of fish can be found from King George to Virginia Beach. They include white perch, spot, croaker, sea bass, rockfish, flounder, cobia, bluefish, spadefish, triggerfish, sheepshead, tautog, Spanish mackerel, redfish, speckled trout, gray trout and others. Last Friday, I jumped on an opportunity to get into the salty fray and tangle with some of the above species. What I honestly was looking for was a great boat ride in the incredible late summer weather, an opportunity to clear my mind and take home some of Virginia’s finest eating; I got what I wanted! My trip was aboard Capt. Ryan Rogers’ charter boat, The Midnight Sun, out of Smith Point. The Midnight Sun is a professionally run charter with a laidback atmosphere, run by a captain and first mate that want to deliver a great experience to the anglers on board. Our trip is an example of how much variety you can enjoy in September. While the Bay was a bit bumpy to start, it calmed down within an hour or two, and our crew of anglers was busy pulling in bluefish and Spanish mackerel. The spread of drone spoons and surgical eels at various depths, pulled at 5-7 knots, enticed some

n Put your fish on ice immediately. Some saltwater fish have oily flesh and will break down faster than others. n Don’t leave the fish on ice any longer than you have to. Clean them when you get home, and keep them cold (on the charter boat, they will be cleaned and bagged for you). n When cooking, don’t overcook. Cook just until the meat flakes apart, and serve hot (or at least warm). n All fish can be grilled easily in foil, baked, broiled or fried. When frying my fish, I use just enough oil to keep the fish from sticking. n Bluefish are awesome smoked, or turned into a “bluefish� salad (substitute bluefish for crab or add bluefish to the crab). n If freezing, freeze in water to avoid burn, and/or vacuum seal them to ward off that old taste. of the Bay’s toothy inhabitants to bite, giving us the chance to bite back (hours later at the supper table). After trolling up a mess of blues (some of which went nearly 5 pounds) and the mackerel, Ryan was determined to deliver an outcome of a different variety. He pulled up to a location he likes to fish, and we deployed an array of live-lined spot towards the bottom. Not long after I sent my spot down into the water, my rod tip began fluttering anxiously. I could picture the spot below, zipping away from the massive red drum that was homing in on him. First mate Doug Gray had advised me to give the fish a few seconds before leaning back into the rod to set the hook. I did just that; I gave the fish some line, lowered my rod and leaned back. The fight was on. I felt like I had hooked a pickup truck on the Interstate. The reel began screaming in pain, the line was peeling off, and it was all that I could do to slow the brute down.

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Bryce, a King George Middle School student, did a great job doing the Chesapeake Shuffle all around the boat in order to land this big redfish. It ran under the boat, around the side and away from the boat. I could feel the grin on my face, and I grunted trying to coax the fish back towards the boat. I don’t know how long I fought it, but the fish won after multiple dance moves under the boat. The line popped, and it got to live and fight for another day. However, several of the other anglers, including Bryce, a King George Middle School student, did a better job dancing to the Chesapeake Shuffle we had going on. Bryce followed the captain and first mate’s advice perfectly and stuck with the fight, eventually winning, as we all encouraged him to keep going. It was really cool to see the young man land that great fish. Talk about bragging rights the first week of school! Several of our other crewmates pulled in some chunky rockfish, as well. Ryan

noted the rockfish, being in the area and biting whole spot, was a very good sign to what was coming in September and October. Just on that trip, we caught bluefish up to 4.5 lbs., Spanish mackerel (some quite large), bull red drum and rockfish. We never bottom-fished, but we could have done that and gotten spot and croaker with no problem, and maybe even a flounder or two. September is definitely the month you want to take a day off and hit the saltwater for some fishing action. The eating is as fine as the fishing. If you don’t have a boat, I would heartily recommend a charter boat trip. Get with some friends to break up the cost, and enjoy a better chance of catching more fish when guided by a pro. If you need a good charter, you can find them on the Internet.

Fishing has been a bit slow on the freshwater side for bass overall, but good for catfish. Saltwater fishing is good, except the wind is making it tough to get out. Rappahannock River: The catfish action on the river continues to be very steady for eating-sized fish. Larger fish are hitting fresh cut bait, while smaller fish are hitting shrimp or even squid. Around Tappahannock, there reportedly is a good spot bite going on when using bloodworms. Fish early and late in the heat. Potomac River: Spot are being caught in the river with more regularity now. Catfish, croaker and perch are hitting squid and shrimp, from Fairview Beach down to Colonial Beach. The croaker will not be around much longer. Rockfish are hitting sporadically in our area. Fish the lumps and shoals at low light, or jig deeper waters with bucktails or spoons during the day. Inland waters: Pond action continues to be a bit slow. Perhaps this is due to the heat. For bass, fish early and late with topwater near lily pads. Once we get through this hot spell, the fishing should pick back up. Lake Louisa reportedly gave up a nice walleye and lots of crappie. Saltwater: The flounder bite was still good near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Cobia anglers are having a great season chumming near buoys, the tunnel, shoals and other structures. Redfish are in the Bay in force now. Look for large marks on your fish finder, then live-line spot to them, or troll huge Drone spoons past them. White perch are hitting very well on small pieces of bait in shallow shoals and tidal creeks. Crabbing reportedly is better than it was last year at this time. Use shrimp or bunker for bait. Captain Ryan Rogers of The Midnight Sun (804580-0245) put his clients on lots of bluefish, redfish, Spanish mackerel and croaker with a few spot mixed in.

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There IS more to the unemployment rate Economists by nature tend to be a bit gloomy. As the old joke goes, they find the dark cloud behind every silver lining. And while yes, they can be a depressing bunch, they also are good, as the late Paul Harvey used to say, “…at telling the rest of the story.” That’s the case with the current unemployment situation. David S. Kerr Many in Wa s h i n g t o n , D.C. act like unemployment is no longer a problem. The recovery is on track and America is getting back to work. That’s true as far as it goes. U.S. unemployment has dropped from nearly 10% six years ago to 6.2%. But, there is quite a bit more to the tale than that. And it’s all in the numbers. Unemployment data is gathered through a careful process of inter-

views and data analysis. Curiously enough, while the Bureau of Labor Statistics analyzes and reports the data, it’s the Census Bureau that gathers it. It’s a collaboration that’s worked well for a long time. But, there is more to the data than just a single unemployment statistic. There are several “levels” of unemployment. What we hear on the news is called U1 unemployment. These are people who have been unemployed for more than 15 weeks. However, there are several other levels of unemployment, U2 through U6, that measure longer-term unemployment. The most telling is the U6 data, which covers all long-term unemployment. These include people who have been unemployed for over a year, people who have given up looking for work, part timers who want a full time job but can’t find one, and those who are considered “marginally unemployed.” The latter includes workers employed at a series of temporary jobs, or odd jobs, but who would much prefer regular jobs. The data is rather stark. In Virginia

Letters to the Editor To the News Editor, I believe my comments made at the planning commission meeting on August 12 regarding the cell phone tower were inadvertently misrepresented in the August 20th Journal. I did indicate that a better site for the cell tower would be in the nearby industrial park. I did not say (nor do I think) that Sealston Park (near Sealston Elementary) would be a better site for the tower. I indicated at the planning commission meeting that if the tower were located at the proposed site, it would be visible from Sealston Park. Comprehensive Plan goals call for cell tower heights to be limited near parks (such as Sealston) and state that cell tower sites should be located in wooded areas to provide maximum screening. Please print this letter to the editor and a retraction correcting this error. Thank you for keeping the citizens of King George informed of events at King George Planning Commission Meetings.

Manchurian Candidate, he seems, the real acting president is his main to go to woman advisor, a surrogate mother, whose initials are V. J. and is way above and beyond being Miss Junior Varsity. All in all, to further underscore that something’s gravely amiss is that rumor has that the First Lady is already putting all her ducks in a row toward leaving the White House when the presidential term is over, whereby her husband, our President, will be thrown under the royal bus divorce style. Mr. President, I’m sorry but seriously: how many politically correct autopsies must be performed before any consideration toward reverence so that a body is never needlessly and sadly enters the unfortunate domain of having been subjected to desecration? Sincerely, G. Dunbar Moomaw Dahlgren

the unemployment rate, that U1 data I mentioned, those only unemployed a little while, is 5.4%. King George’s unemployment is 6.0% and Westmoreland’s is 6.2%. However, long term unemployment in Virginia, the U6 statistic, is 11.1%. Ouch! Unfortunately the data isn’t available on a county-by-county basis. But, it’s safe to say that the biggest centers of longterm unemployment are in southern and southwest of Virginia. The old mill towns, like Danville and its surrounding counties, have a serious problem with long-term unemployment. As do the coalfields in southwest Virginia. Most of Northern Virginia, still relying on the powerful engine of federal spending, doesn’t begin to have the same sort of problem. And employment opportunities at Dahlgren, in both federal service and contracting help our area avoid the worst of the long-term unemployment problem. But, statewide it’s clear, the recovery is by no means balanced. Long term unemployment, while bad in Virginia, is even worse in

several other states. Arizona has the largest long-term unemployment population at 15.9% of the labor force. Tennessee, with its coalfields stilled as well, comes in at 13.6% and not surprisingly, Michigan, where the car industry is a shadow of its former self, is at 14.7%. This imbalance is likely to be with us for a long time. That’s something no one in Washington talks much about. Some of the regions will see improvement with new industries and the revival of old ones. But, some are likely to remain pockets of severe unemployment for a long time to come. This is a serious problem, one that shouldn’t be covered up, and one that nationally needs to be addressed. All is not rosy when it comes to our national unemployment levels. Like I said, economists can be a depressing bunch, but it’s still good to hear the rest of the story. Reach Kerr at david@journalpress.com

Help keep school kids healthy The benefits of a healthy diet are clear and well documented. In addition to providing the nutrients a growing body needs, consuming a balanced diet helps children maintain a healthy weight. Children attending school will eat at least one meal away from home each day. A healthy lunch provides sound nutrition to give students energy to do well in school and for the rest of the day. Children who do not eat well at lunch may have difficulty concentrating, while others may feel sluggish or tired. As part of the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, the United States National School Lunch Program was revised to guarantee healthy, nutritionally sound choices, as established by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, for lunch. America’s school menus were altered to be healthier than ever, including more fruits and vegetables while limiting calories. Despite some controversy through the years, including some students saying the smaller portions and

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KG Community Guide corrections -Jennifer Collins was appointed principal at KG Middle School. - Linda Davis is NOT the contact person for information and events for KG Special Olympics. New Contact: Ron Shriver KG County Sheriff’s office 540-775-2049 rshriver@co.kinggeorge.state.va.us - Information on AARP Chapter 3195 needs a tweak: Their annual picnic will be held on Sept. 8 at the American Legion Building on Dahlgren Road in KG. Gathering about 11:30 a.m., the Chapter will provide live music and the main course. Please bring a side or dessert to share. Anyone over age 50 is invited to attend. New members welcome! Copies of the Guide are available at the Journal office, KG Registrar, KG Commissioner of Revenue, KG Parks & Rec and online. Great way to keep the information you need about the county on hand and also see what great businesses there are in the area. If you notice an organization not listed, or any errors, please let me know. Send the info to lori@journalpress.com or call me at 540-7097495. King George, a great place to live, visit and learn about.

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Kind regards, Deborah Fairfax King George Dear Editor: Well, once again President Obama, our esteemed chief executive is more and more becoming a routine punch line revealing an empty suit; because on one hand as a dyed-in-the-wool (I just can’t help myself) community organizer, he has to do exhausting research to decide whom sees the best foil/red meat that’s deserving the privilege of being thrown under the next royal bus. And like a nimble minded political magician, he’s become rather nifty at quickly washing ones hands of any residue of responsibility regardless the pressing crisis at hand; as if morphing into the wizard behind the curtain in the land of Oz. While on the other hand like the

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Notice is hereby given that on September 11, 2014, the Town Council of Colonial Beach, Virginia (the “Town�) will conduct a public hearing, which may be continued or adjourned, as required under applicable law, in accordance with Section 15.2-2606 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, with respect to the adoption by the Council of a resolution or resolutions, as may be necessary or convenient, regarding the proposed financing of certain infrastructure improvements, including relocation of elementary school facilities to the high school, renovations and repairs to the high school facilities, including restrooms, security, parking, and athletic facilities, and to renovate and repair certain water and sewer system components including a septage receiving station, a well and renovations to the water tower tank, together with related administrative and financing costs (collectively, “the Project�). The Town proposes to finance the Project through its general obligation bond to be issued in a principal amount not to exceed $1,975,000. The purpose of the financing is to fund the renovations and improvements described above. The public hearing, which may be continued or adjourned, will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, by the Town Council at the Town Center Building located at 22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia. Interested persons may appear at such time and place and present their views whether orally or in writing, or submit written comments prior to the hearing. The Town may set time limits on speakers and other rules and procedures for the conduct of this public hearing. Any persons with disabilities are urged to contact the Town Manager’s Office at (804) 224-7181 prior to the public hearing to arrange for any necessary accommodations. For additional information, please contact the Town Manager’s Office.

Ms. Valda J. Foulds, Town Manager Colonial Beach, Virginia By Order of the Town Council of Colonial Beach, Virginia 8/27/14, 9/3/14

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KING GEORGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Colonial Beach Town Council will conduct four public hearings at its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the Colonial Beach Town Center, 22 Washington Avenue in Colonial Beach, Virginia to receive input on the following:

The King George County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:15 p.m., on Tuesday September 16, 2014, in the Robert H. Combs Board Room of the Revercomb Administration Building at 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia.

ZOA-04-2014/ORDINANCE NO. 649 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF COLONIAL BEACH BY REPEALING ARTICLE 18 MISCELLANEOUS, ARTICLE 13 PARKING, ARTICLE 24 LANDSCAPING, AND ARTICLE 26 HOME OCCUPATIONS. THESE ARTICLES WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ARTICLE 18 – SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS, WHICH WILL CONDENSE AND SIMPLIFY THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLES 13, 24, 26 OF THE COLONIAL BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE AND PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY USES WITHIN VARIOUS ZONING DISTRICTS. NEW TERMS SHALL ALSO BE ADDED TO ARTICLE 20 DEFINITIONS, AS NEEDED. ADOPTION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ORDINANCE NO. 653 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF COLONIAL BEACH BY ADOPTION OF AN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP SHALL SHOW CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATIONS OF ALL PARCELS AND LOCATIONS OF PUBLIC ROADS WITHIN THE TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH AND IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND IS HEREBY MADE PART OF THE TOWN’S ZONING ORDINANCE. THE OFFICIAL MAP IS CONTAINED WITH THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE MAY CERTIFY THAT A PAPER COPY DISPLAYING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REPRESENTATION OF ALL KNOWN ZONING DESIGNATIONS EXISTING IN THE TOWN AT THE TIME OF ITS ADOPTION. ORDINANCE NO. 651

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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Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014

ORDINANCE NO. 651 AMENDS THE COLONIAL BEACH TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 20, “TAXATION,� ARTICLE V, “TAX RELIEF FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED BY MODIFYING SECTION 20-69 “EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS 65 YEARS OF AGE AND PERSONS PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED.� ORDINANCE NO. 651 CHANGES THE DUE DATE FROM APRIL 1 TO MAY 1; INCREASES THE REAL ESTATE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR DISABLED AND WHO MEET THE OTHER ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FROM $300 PER YEAR TO $600 PER YEAR; AND, INCREASES THE GROSS APPLICANT INCOME FROM $17,500 TO $22,500 FOR SINGLE APPLICANTS AND FROM $ 25,000 TO $ 32,000 FOR MARRIED APPLICANTS. ORDINANCE NO. 651 IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VA. CODE SECTION 58.1-3210. ORDINANCE NO. 654 ORDINANCE NO. 654 AMENDS THE COLONIAL BEACH TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 21, “WATER AND SEWERS,� ARTICLE VII, “USE VALUE ASSESSMENT OF REAL ESTATE,� SECTION 21-88.1, “SENIOR CITIZEN WATER AND SEWER DISCOUNT� TO INCREASE THE WATER/SEWER DISCOUNT FROM $100 ANNUALLY TO $200 ANNUALLY FOR QUALIFYING ELDERLY OR DISABLED PERSONS. ORDINANCE NO. 654 IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VIRGINIA CODE SECTION 15.2-2119. A complete copy of all Ordinances and any documents related to the Ordinances may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 804-224-7181, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Written comments may be submitted to the Town Clerk, 18 North Irving Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443. Persons requiring assistance or accommodation to attend the public hearing may contact Town Hall in advance so that arrangements can be made. Interested citizens are invited to attend and participate. Following the public hearings, the Town Council may take action to approve some, or all, of these Ordinances. 8/27/14, 9/3/14

Case Number 14-05-E03: Special Exception Permit request, per Section 2.9.3.4 and Section 2.10.3.4, King George County Zoning Ordinance, for the construction of a 195 foot monopole telecommunication facility. The Facility is to be located on the property of H. Michael and J. Michelle Andersen at 1132 Kings Highway (Tax Map 21, Parcel 16) and will be owned and operated by Clear Signal Towers, LLC. Tax Map 21, Parcel 16 contains 8.572 acres, the telecommunication facility will occupy 10,000 square feet. The property is located at 1132 Kings Highway (Route 3). The property is within the Rappahannock River/South (Rural Development Area). 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 9/3/14, 9/10/14

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 September 9, 2014, in the Robert H. Combs Board Room of the Revercomb Administration Building at 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia. Case Number 14-08-T01: Amend Section 2.3., Limited agricultural district regulations (A-1), Section 2.3.3. Additional uses permitted only by special exception to include a “Section 2.3.3.18.Telecommunication Facility and to amend to Section 4.12, Telecommunication Facilities, to include Section 4.12.13, Excluded uses. 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 8/27/14, 9/3/14

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State group seeks law changes to help children CHESTERFIELD — Virginia is for Children, LLC, a newly formed organization serving all counties of Virginia, invites the Virginia community to participate in its organizational efforts to make changes to the legislation that involves the protection and safety of children. Recent studies reveal that children are not being protected when they disclose abuse, particularly in child

custody cases and divorce cases in family court rooms across Virginia. Recent research suggests that the solutions to these problems include new policies and new legislation. While this is a social problem that affects children across the entire nation, Virginia is for Children, LLC is focusing its efforts on the Virginia community and Virginia’s children. This is an invitation to all mothers, lawyers,

judges, school personnel, police officers, social workers, psychologists and concerned citizens who want to see the safety of our children as a number one priority. Please contact us at virginiaisforchildren@gmail.com for more information about how you can help to protect children. Virginia is for Children, LLC is focusing on educating legislators that the problem exists, is real, and

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to establish child-protective services; duties, § 63.2-1504. Child-protective services differential response system, § 63.2-1505. Investigations by local departments, § 63.2-1506. Family assessments by local departments, § 63.2-1507. Cooperation by state entities, § 63.2-1508. Valid report or complaint, § 63.2-1509. Requirement that certain injuries to children be reportedbyphysicians,nurses,teachers, etc.; penalty for failure to report, § 63.2-1510. Complaints by others of certain injuries to children, § 63.21513. Knowingly making false reports; penalties, § 63.2-1514. Retention of records in all reports; procedures regarding unfounded reports alleged to be made in bad faith or with malicious intent, § 63.2-1516. Tape recording child abuse investigations, § 63.2-1516.01. Investigation procedures involving person who is the subject of complaint, § 63.2-1520. Photographs and X-rays of child; use as evidence, § 63.2-1530. Virginia Child Protection Accountability System, § 63.2-1731. Retaliation against reports of child or adult abuse or neglect, § 63.22100. Creation of fund, § 63.2-2101. Members of Board; terms; vacancies; meetings, § 63.2-2102. Powers and duties of the Board of Trustees. Additionally, similar to § 54.13013.1: Nursing education programs to include child abuse recognition and intervention, we will be advocating for similar legislation implemented that requires Virginia judges, attorneys, police officers and social services workers to receive education and training on domestic violence, child abuse, and child sexual abuse

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people are suffering because of the consequences of family court decisions. Families are being separated, children are being sent to live with abusers, and protective parents are being prohibited from facilitating medical care or counseling to children who have experienced numerous family life traumas. If you have been involved in a situation described above, please contact us at virginiaisforchildren@ gmail.com. Virginia legislators are open and willing to listen to your stories in order to make effective change to the current legislation. Similarly, if you are an attorney, judge, psychologist or other professional who has become involved in these family law cases with factors of domestic violence and/or child abuse present, and are frustrated with the outcomes, please contact us at virginiaisforchildren@gmail.com. The specific laws that we intend to propose changes to include: § 20-124.3. Best interests of the child; visitation, § 20-124.2. Court-ordered custody and visitation arrangements and legislation concerning the abuse of children, § 16.1-278.15. Custody or visitation, child or spousal support generally, § 9.1-153. Volunteer court-appointed special advocates; powers and duties; assignment; qualifications; training, § 20-103. Court may make orders pending suit for divorce, custody or visitation, etc., § 22.1-291.3. Notice of duty to report child abuse or neglect., § 32.1-127.1:04. Use or disclosure of certain protected health information required, § 63.2-1502. Establishment of Child-Protective Services Unit; duties, § 63.2-1503. Local departments

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recognition and intervention. Many police departments in counties throughout the state have yet to implement a child sexual abuse protocol for protecting children in these incidences. Similarly, judges, attorneys and forensic psychologists intimately involved in these cases have received no training in domestic violence or child sexual abuse. In other areas of the country, Erin’s Law, a law designed to protect children from child sexual abuse by requiring the implementation of child sexual abuse education programs in all K-12 public schools throughout each state, is gathering momentum. To date, Erin’s Law, has been signed into law in eighteen (18) states. Virginia has yet to enact this bill into legislation. Virginia is for Children, LLC, along with other children’s organizations, will be advocating for the introduction of a version of Erin’s Law in the next legislative session of the Virginia General Assembly. We are open to your ideas and suggestions, and urge your participation, too. If you are a Virginia mother and have a story you would like to share about the family court system that we can share with our Virginia legislators, please contact us at virginiaisforchildren@gmail. com. If you are an attorney or other professional who have been frustrated with the treatment of women and children in the family court system, please contact us as well. Virginia is for Children, LLC is a Virginia-based organization dedicated to the improvement of the safety and development of Virginia’s children through education, advocacy and legislation. Through educational, research, advocacy and legislative work, Virginia is for Children, LLC gives children, and parents of children, a voice to speak out against domestic violence and sexual assault. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Virginia-Is-For-ChildrenLLC/412192505582391?sk=timeline or contact Kerry O’Brien Smith at kobriensmith@gmail.com .

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