rivalry romp
school awards
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The drifters easily defeat the eagles in a cross-county contest. Page 5
King George high school and its teachers earn state awards. Page 9
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New CB council has some looking to future Nov. 4 election sees selection of 4 new members Linda Farneth Colonial Beach voters sent a clear message they wanted change Nov. 4 when they elected four new town council members. “The votes demonstrate a town in hope of change,” said Lorraine Blancke, spokeswoman for the Colonial Beach Concerned Citizens. “It’s a win for
Blunt
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the residents because their votes were counted, and their desire for new town council members was heard. ” School Board Chairman Tim Trivett echoed Blancke, saying: “The voters sent a very clear message that they were tired of the unprofessional
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behavior of those that claimed to care about our town, but whose actions spoke much clearer than their words while they served on town council.” However, Trivett clarified who he was speaking of by saying he appreciated the “honesty, integrity and the
support” Gary Seeber and Pete Bone gave to the town. “I look forward to putting the past behind us January first,” he added. “I am very confident that the school board will be able to work very well with the new town council members. I believe each one of them will be fair and honest when discussing town and school business and handle issues in a professional way.” Edward Blunt (558 votes), Michael Looney (452) and Burkett Lyburn (414) were eleced to four-year terms on the council. The three will replace Seeber, who chose not run again, and incumbents
Linda Brubaker (291 votes) and James Chiarello (265 votes). Both were originally appointed to fill the seats they tried to defend but were only able to beat out Donald Brown, who did not campaign and received 100 votes. Wayne DiRosario (399 votes) won the special election for a two-year term to fill the unexpired term of Tim Curtin, a spot to which Bone was appointed for one year. DiRosario and Lyburn are returning council members. DiRosario served on the council from 1980-84, and as mayor from 1984-88. In 1991, he was elected to the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors and served until
2003. In 2007, Lyburn served on the council for seven months. He then was elected a full term in 2008, during which time he served as vice mayor from 2010-12. Carey Geddes, president of the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce, saw the results as a plus for the town. “Both Lyburn and DiRosario have been on the council, know what it’s all about and can hit the ground running,” he said. Blancke, however, had some concerns about the returning members. See COUNCIL, page 4
Roberson Scouts collect food for thanksgiving and Lyburn win school board seats Linda Farneth
Month-long drive yields about 2,100 pounds of food to be distributed by CB Baptist Church throughout the years, the group is only equipped to makeup 25 baskets. The program is run strictly on Local Scouts in Colonial Beach and Oak Grove donations from the parishioners and the church’s have collected about 2,100 pounds of food for the Sunday School classes. The group takes the first 25 requests from families needy this holiday season. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts gathered who frequent the food bank at the church, however the food during an October drive, and it is now lining none of the food comes from the food bank. The the shelves at the food bank at Colonial Beach Baptist group relies on citizens, such as Emily Hall, who donates half the turkeys, as well as monetary donations Church. Forty-seven kids and 23 adults participated in the from parishioners. “The food bank is being tapped out. The need for October food drive, netting more than 160 hours of combined community service. The church is not the food has doubled, maybe even tripled, since we startonly local parish that utilizes area food gathered by ed,” Jessie Hall said. The group will began preparing turkey boxes Nov. Scouts and distributes it to families in the area. Additionally, Jessie Hall heads up a community 21. The group has not yet reached its goal for this outreach program at the church which provides tur- year. Anyone interested in donating can send a check to Budget! Colonial Beach Baptist Church with a subject line key baskets to 25 area Don’t families stretch in need. The Woman’s your Holiday Missionary Union has been preparing holiday box- of “WMU Turkey Boxes.” your list, it twice. just whattoyou AnyBorrow extra food is given the need food bank after es with turkey and allMake the trimmings for count almost 10 for the holidays! Don’t max those highhave ratebeen credit cards!for the the out needed supplies purchased years. Hall said while the need has become greater baskets. Linda Farneth
Local Colonial Beach and Oak Grove Scouts collected food throughout October to be distributed to area families this Thanksgiving. Photos courtesy of Kitty Norris
Vicky Roberson and Patrice Lyburn will return to the Colonial Beach School Board. Roberson originally did not intend to run again, but just weeks before the Nov. 4 election, she told voters she would run as a write-in candidate after no one came forward to run for either of the vacant seats. Roberson had wanted to return to work in the school system, but Colonial Beach prohibits any school board member from working for one year after service on the board. “After experiencing so much after the past 10 months, I feel compelled to remain on this board since we have not finished the work that needs to be done from the devastating fire,” she said. Roberson has worked for 37 years in education. She began teaching, primarily in language arts, in Colonial Beach from 1978 to 2004. During her tenure in Colonial Beach, she coordinated the gifted program. She taught in King George from 2004-12, when she retired. In this next term, she is hoping to bring finality to the permanent location of the new elementary school, as well as address the division’s state test scores and teacher retention. “I’d like to work on getting teachers to stay here, because I think that is what makes your program very valid,” she said, adding that the longer a teacher stays, the more comfortable they are with teaching their students. After four years away, Lyburn is returning to the board. She announced her intentions to run as a write-in candidate just days before the election. She began her career on the school board in 2004, when she was appointed to fill an empty seat. In 2006, she ran for another four-year year term. During this term, she wants to work with the town council to get the money necessary to better educate local children. She also shares Roberson’s views on improving test scores and reducing the attrition rate.
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and other events Salem Baptist Church in Jersey, VA will celebrate its Annual Men’s Day service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. The Pastor, Rev. Leonard Bland will preach at the 11:30 a.m. service. Dinner will be served following the morning service. The guest speaker for the evening service will be Rev. Lester Harvey of New Mount Zion Baptist Church of Tappahannock, Va. He will be accompanied by his congregation and singing group. All are welcome to fellowship with us. We extend a special welcome to all men. 12262 Salem Church Rd., King George, VA 22485. (540) 775-2350. First Baptist Church invites all women to attend a workshop from 9 a.m.-noon on Sat., Nov. 15, entitled “The Tool Belt Experience: Empowering You for the Next Season.” The speaker will be Wynette Richardson of “Verbal Elations” and music will be rendered by Minister Ralph Johnson and Voices of DMV. Register for this free event by Nov. 9 by contacting Minister Roy Starkey, III at (240) 241-3917 or Mikia Starkey at (540) 735-4699. peace lutheran church invites you to its Annual Cookie Walk/Bazaar. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 15. Come fill your container with homemade cookies of your choice, check out the bake sale, bazaar and more. 5590 Kings Hwy., KG. Come early for the best cookie selection!
SAVE THE DATE KG Homeschool co-op drama group, the Bravo Bunch, will be performing the play “Devoted” at Trinity Bible Church in Fredericksburg. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 thru 14, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 15. The producer is Debi Roberts, and the director is Faith Rivers. There is no admission fee, and the public is invited to attend. St. mary’s episcopal church is hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 22, in the church parish hall. There will be Christmas items, crafts, gifts, jewelry, white elephant items, pet gifts, baked goods, luncheon and take-out deli and a RAFFLE. Lunch sales begin at 10 a.m. Menu includes: ham biscuits, chicken salad, bbq, hot dogs, sandwiches, soup, desserts and drinks. For more information call (804) 214-9541. Zion Church at Lottsburg The church’s W.O.W. Ministry will host their second Annual Women’s Conference on Saturday, Nov. 15. “Anointed-Appointed-Approved.” Speakers will be First Lady, Minister Carolyn Fisher, First Lady, Minister Shaunta Howerton, Minister Cheryl Henry, Keynote Speaker - Prophetess Sharon Agee. Free to the public. Registration will begin at 8 a.m.; sessions at 9 a.m. On Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 all are
invited to join them during 11 a.m. worship as they celebrate Women’s Day with Prophetess Adraine Bibbens bringing forth the blessed word. For more information, contact Prophetess Adraine Bibbens (804) 472-2058 or visit the website: www. zionlottsburg.org. pastors in king george & surrounding areas are invited in the spirit of Christian faith and unity, to join together for a Time of Prayer for our community, nation, schools and churches. Please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The next scheduled prayer gathering will be on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Noon-1 p.m. at the KG Church of God, 8095 Kings Hwy. (behind KG Food Lion). We hope you will attend. Pastor William Frye, Pastor Larry Robinson and Pastor Milton Carter.
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Buy a light or Buy a bone in memory of or in honor of your loved ones
Today’s Hebrew Word
Colonial Beach VRS will be having its annual Tree of Lights. Only $5 per light, in honor of or in memory of a loved one. Mail donations with name to CBVRS 225 Dennison St. Colonial Beach, VA. 22443. Deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 16. Names will be listed in the December 23 edition of the Journal.
CB Humane Society will be having its annual Tree of Bones set up at the BB&T branch in CB. Cost is only $5 for a bone or bell in honor of or in memory of a beloved pet. Drop off donations at BB&T or mail your donation with pet name(s) to CB Humane Society, PO Box 393, CBVA, 22443. Deadline for names is Dec. 16, for publication in the Dec. 23 edition of the Journal.
Young Life’s 50’s-themed banquet fundraiser a big success
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! This is Part 2 of a 2-part series In the last edition, we saw the word for the first type of fire in Hebrew: “asham”, with the picture letters revealing it is the “fire of chaos”. The second type of fire in Hebrew is “ashar”. Again, the first two letters, the “alef ” and “sheen” spell “fire” (esh); however, the third letter is now a “reysh”. There are two layers of meaning within this new spelling for fire: 1) The meaning of the letter “reysh” is “head” (or highest person). The Apostle Paul wrote about this in Rom 12:20 (quoting Prov 25:21-22) Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”(NKJV) The concept behind this type of fire is to overcome evil; 2) The next concept is from the word for “prince”. The last two letters, the “sheen” and the “reysh”, is the Hebrew word “sar” — which means prince. The “alef ” means “strength”. The word picture tells us this type of fire is the “strong prince”, meaning the fire of the prince destroys the enemy! This is the type of fire that refines — instead of dross, we get fine gold! God is amazing to bless us with His language! Blessings & Shalom! Rick Blankenship Fellowship Leader Grafted In Fellowship www.DoYouShabbat.co
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Food Packaging event will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23 at the KG-YMCA. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to come help package and box meals for the Stop Hunger Now program.
Folks who attended the recent Young Life banquet had a great time with good food, good music and great fellowship. Held at the KG-YMCA, folks agreed the atmosphere and location were perfect. The meals were free, but donations equaled a good portion of the upcoming budget year. more families attended than ever before. Everyone is welcome in Young Life! Our programs are custom made for kids throughout their adolescent years and is also the term we use for our program with high school students. Young Life is a non-denominational group for high schoolers to meet. Young Life is for everyone who wants to get the most out of life. Whether you are in middle school, high school or college; whatever your interests or abilities; no matter who you hang out with. Wyldlife is up and running (every other Thursday night from 7-8:15 @ KGMS) and Young Life is thriving at KGHS. Any questions can be sent to Willie Mears by emailing KGYounglife@gmail.com or calling (703) 624-6818.
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Local Church Directory** 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
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Two Rivers Baptist Church Meeting at their new church
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
fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org
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”
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
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.
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
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) Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Nursery Provided Seeking to know the grace of God and to make it known to others. 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. (540) 775-7006
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.
(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
15681 Owens Dr. in Dahlgren, VA Church Phone: (540) 663-2831
All are Welcome!
7748 Leedstown Rd., Oak Grove, VA 22443 (804) 224-0418 • ourlittlezion.org
1081 Macedonia Ln., Colonial Beach, VA (804) 224-1500 "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His Name together."
"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 (804) 443-4168
Macedonia Baptist Church
“Building God’s Kingdom On Earth”
You're invited to worship with
3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436
a success. Goal for this year is again, $10,000. Thanks to NSWC-FCU for the seed money of $2500 that was donated to get the 2014 event off the ground. For more information or to make a donation, please contact Mike Reaves, (540)775-7247. Donations can be dropped off at any NSWC-FCU branch, to go into the Fletcher’s Chapel account. Or, donate online at http://events.stophungernow.org/FCUMC2014
Little Ark Baptist Church
Intersection of Rokeby and Kings Hwy. (Rt. 3)
Sunday School ..............9:30 a.m. Worship........................10:30 a.m.
Donations of small change and more are being collected to help buy the food stuffs to make the event
Pastor: Dennis L. Newton www.onthepotomac.com 8103 Comorn Rd. (Rt. 609) King George
Corner of Millbank & St. Anthony’s Rd., King George
Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Mark Mullaney 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
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church Corner of Lossing and Boundary, Colonial Beach
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) 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
saintselizabethandanthony.org
• 804-224-7221
Holy Redeemer Anglican Church
Traditional Anglican Worship 1928 Book of Common Prayer 1940 Hymnal Sunday- Holy Communion 11 a.m. Montross, VA
804-493-7407
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Go see “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow� The King George High School Theater Department will display its talent with an outstanding rendition of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The production is a 4-day event beginning November 12 through November 15. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner, costing $5.00. The play begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8.00; children under 6 get in free. This is sure to be a fun-filled evening for family and friends watching the great local talent at KGHS.
Come see holiday sights & sounds of German Christmas Market The grounds of the Dahlgren Heritage Museum, 3540 James Madison Hwy. in King George, Va., will come alive on Saturday, Nov. 15, with the holiday sights and sounds of an outdoor German Christmas Market from 4-8 p.m.
The festive event – free admission to the public – will include a craft fair, kids’ activities, and live music featuring vocalist Anthony Campbell from Spotsylvania, winner of NBC’s “Today’s Superstar� contest in 2003. Christmas trees adorned by students and faculty from six area schools will be on display as part of a decorating contest. Hot food and refreshments will be available for purchase from concessions operated by The Bavarian Chef restaurant. Mulled wine from Oak Crest Winery and beer will also be available. A silent auction will feature a wide selection of items and services by area businesses and individuals, to include a one-week stay at a North Carolina mountain cabin, and a one-night stay at the Belle Grove Plantation Bed and Breakfast in King George. And rumor has it that Santa himself will make a special appearance at this holiday event. Ample free parking will be available at Barnesfield Park, adjacent to the museum property on Hwy. 301 in King George. Shuttle buses will transport guests to and from the event. All proceeds from the German Christmas Market will benefit the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation. The foundation is chartered to establish and operate the Dahlgren Heritage Museum and to provide the long-term preservation efforts and educational activities associated with sharing the stories and interpreting the U.S. Navy’s physical, technical, intellectual and social contributions to King George County, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the nation.
Auction to Benefit Alzheimer’s Research
Scouting for FoodCommunity service with a smile Saturday, Nov. 15
At its annual holiday luncheon on Tuesday, December 2, the Northern Neck National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1823 will hold a silent “elephant� auction. Attendees are requested to bring treasurers they no longer need, for purchase by the highest bidder. All proceeds from the action will go to Alzheimer’s Research. NARFE chapters across the United States raised approximately $11 million for Alzheimer’s research this year and adopted a new goal of raising $12 million by 2016. Since 1985, NARFE has funded 63 Alzheimer’s research projects The NARFE holiday luncheon will be held at noon at the Horn Harbor House Restaurant, 836 Horn Harbor Road, Burgess, VA. Reservations are due by November 21. Current, former and retired Federal employees, spouses and survivor annuitants are invited. For additional information and to make a reservation, call 804.472.3051.
Go back in time and discover the 17th century
What did it take to get through the winter 350 years ago? Forget a quick trip to the store—you needed enough food to last until the next harvest, a secure shelter that would keep out the elements and clothes to keep you warm. At Hearth and Home in Early Maryland, today’s families can explore the skills that allowed Maryland’s first citizens to weather the cold. Hearth and Home will take place on November 28 and 29, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC). Discover the 17th-century version of a refrigerator. Help put our gardens to bed for the cold months, and assist as we tighten up our fences. See what’s cooking at each living history site – explore open hearths, food preservation and more. Watch the trial of John Salter, pig thief, and consider what it took to preserve the peace in early Maryland. Lend a hand pounding corn, churning butter and maybe stir a pot or two. Take home a free colonial recipe book, Fowl Weather Fair, and cook up heirloom recipes for turkey, goose, duck and chicken in your modern kitchen. Was life as delicious way back then? Begin your visit at the HSMC Visitor Center at 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City, Md. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 seniors, $6 students, and free for those under 6 years and Friends’ members. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Southern Maryland Food Bank and save $1! For more information, contact 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@hsmcdigshistory.org.
Cub Scouts from Pack 38 (based out of Masonic Lodge 81) are pictured above with the 587 pounds of food they collected on their recent Scouting for Food Drive. The holiday season is fast upon tions to participate, if willing, and us, and as the weather turns colder simply leave the bag on the porch and we start to prepare for the giv- for the following Saturday morning season, it is important for us to ing. The boys return and gather all remember those perhaps less fortu- the donations, sort them, weigh nate. For Cub Scout Pack 38 (based the totals and deliver all items to out of Masonic Lodge 81), that the King George food pantry at means participating in the annual the Department of Social Services. Scouting for Food drive. Every This year, thanks to the thoughtful year in the beginning of November, donations from families living in the boys of Cub Scout Pack 38, boys the Cleydael neighborhoods, Pack from grades 1-5, spend two Satur- 38 collected 587 pounds of canned/ day mornings placing out bags for boxed goods. The service to comdonations and then going back to munity is an invaluable lesson to retrieve them. For the past several teach these young men, and the years, our pack has distributed bags outpouring of donations received throughout the neighborhoods helps reinforce our sense of comof the Cleydael subdivision. Al- munity here in King George. Pack though scout parents tag along for 38 would like to thank the families road safety, it is the boys themselves who kindly donated food, as well who run to peoples doors and leave as wish everyone a safe and filling the donation bags with the instruc- Thanksgiving 2014. “Going Green� at Potomac Elementary!
Cafeteria Staff proudly pose in front of the new dishwasher and green reusable trays at Potomac Elementary School. Thank you to all who made this possible. Woman’s Club of KG hosts special guest at meeting There was a special guest at the October meeting of the GFWC Woman’s Club of King George, Sgt. Patton Weston and his dog Titan, from the KG Sheriff ’s Canine Squad. Sgt. Weston talked about Titan’s origin, training and his duties in the Sheriff ’s Department. Titan is a 7 y/o German Shepard from The Chez Republic. His main duty is that of a search dog. One of his unique features is his titanium tooth. After losing a tooth in the line of duty, Titan had dental surgery where he received his hard-as-nails titanium tooth. Canine dogs like Titan and officers like Sgt. Weston are valued members of the KG Sheriff ’s Office. The GFWC Woman’s Club of King George is proud and thankful to have Titan and Sgt. Weston protecting us.
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Calling all would-be actors and actresses of all ages! The Westmoreland Players want you for their 2014-2015 season of great plays. On Tue. & Wed., Nov. 16 & 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. auditions will be held for the popular musical The Fantasticks. Director Marcia Peters and co-producers Nancy Royall and Glenn Evans are anxious for the turnout of both singers and non-singers. They know there is a wealth of hidden musical talent in the Northern Neck. Church choir singers included! Singers should prepare a solo of their choice. Singing roles include the role of Louisa (age 15-30) soprano, Matt (15-30) tenor; and three adult males. In addition, there are three great adult non-singing roles. Rehearsals will begin after the New Year. Performances run May 2- 17, 2015. If you would like to participate in an off-stage position, please come on by and introduce yourself. The Westmoreland Players is one of the oldest community art organizations in the Northern Neck. Dedicated volunteers under the leadership of a professional artistic director produce a full season of five plays plus additional events throughout the year. Call (804) 529-9345 or go to westmorelandplayers.org for more information.
German Christmas Market hosted by Dahlgren Heritage Fdn. 4-8 p.m. at the Dahlgren Heritage Museum, 3540 James Madison Pkwy. (just before Nice Bridge) Crafts, food, wine, music and more. For more information, email dahlgrenmuseuminfo@ gmail.com or call (540) 8463382. Greater F’brg Habitat for Humanity 2nd Annual Women Build Pub Crawl fundraiser. 1p.m.-until. Cost is $25, which includes a long sleeve t-shirt and entry to raffles at each location. Get your ticket at http://www. fredhab.org/site/2014-pubcrawl/ or call (540) 891-5009.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
TRIAD program. 1 p.m. at the KG Sheriff ’s Office. Topic for the day will be Resources for LongTerm Care, as presented by the disAbility Resource Center. Registration is not mandatory, but please call (540) 775-2049 if you plan to attend, to insure enough materials for handouts. save the date Sunday, Dec. 7 Come out for the 5:30 p.m. lighting of KG County Christmas tree in front of KG Courthouse. Followed by KG County Historical Society holiday event behindthe building. Crafts, games, vendors, live nativity scene and more. Annual Help Us Help Others program kicked off by EXIT Realty Expertise Collection is underway for nonperishable food items, toiletries and monetary donations. Items collected will be given to the KG Social Services office and the Love Thy Neighbor program. Drop off location: 7947 Kings Hwy., KG. or call (540) 775-6555 for help. The office will be open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., and on Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. You may drop off donations up through December 31. Please help.
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Daughters of the American Revolution annual Essay Contest looks for writers Attention: all 5th- 8th graders to participate in an Essay Contest to Celebrate America’s History. The essay topic for 2014-2015 will focus on Ellis Island as an immigration station, celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2015. On a typical day, immigrants arriving on the island could expect to spend up to seven hours in processing activities intended to determine whether or not they were legally and medically fit to enter the United States. The title of the essay will be “A Child’s Journey Through Ellis Island.� Imagine yourself as a child traveling through Ellis Island in 1892. The essay should be between 300-1000 words (depending on grade level). For more information, contact: Leedstown Resolutions Chapter, VADAR. Barbara Segar, (540) 775-2092 or email barbarasegar@wildblue.net.
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Sea Scouts seek students who want adventure Richard Leggitt
A well-known marine scientist, several local business owners and a group of parents have gotten off to a great start with Sea Scouts Ship 258, which was formed in Colonial Beach last December. Now, they are hoping to expand by recruiting more high school students from the area who want to combine learning with adventure. “Colonial Beach is a great place for a Sea Scout ship,” said Caryn Self-Sullivan, a marine scientist and researcher who moved to Colonial Beach last year and is helping advise the young Scouts and their sponsors.
“We are practically surrounded by the waters of Monroe Bay and the Potomac River. Yet, there are few opportunities for our local youth to learn maritime skills,” Self-Sullivan said. “Sea Scouts is a wonderful co-ed program. A lot of Sea Scouts end up at the U.S. Naval Academy.” New members are being recruited throughout the area, including King George and Westmoreland counties. Registration and fees are $27 per year, and scholarships are available. Self-Sullivan said there also are Sea Scouts chapters in King George and Stafford County. “No previous experience in boating or sailing is required,” said Self-
County board tables Beach road proposal Richard Leggitt The Westmoreland Board of Supervisors, representatives from the Virginia Department of Transportation and citizens showed up for a public hearing Monday night on a proposal to close part of Colonial Avenue in Colonial Beach only to find out Colonial Beach officials changed the proposal — but did not inform either the county or state. As a result, the Monday public hearing ended with the road proposal being tabled by the board of supervisors until the state can review a new design for the project. David Brown, the state department’s regional administrator, was in the middle of his presentation at the hearing on its plan to comply with a town request to close the east end of Colonial Avenue between the River Edge Inn and the American Legion building so the town can construct a pedestrian plaza near the Boardwalk. Colonial Beach Town Manager Val Foulds then went to the podium. “We have changed the design,” Foulds said. “We’re not using the design you are using, we have redesigned it.” Members of the board of supervisors said they had not been informed of the change, and neither had the state. However, Foulds urged board
members and Brown to move forward with the hearing anyway. “This is the first I heard of the redesign,” Brown said. “But we have a process we have to follow; we have to give the public 30 days notice before we can approve proposals like this. I will have to go back to the state about the redesign.” Supervisor Vice Chairman Woodrow Hynson said he had concerns about the proposal. “This is public property. If you are going to take it from VDOT and give it to the town, it is no longer public,” he said. “If you close that road, where are people going to turn around down there?” The original proposal, which had been approved by Colonial Beach and the board, called for the state to turn over the end of Colonial Avenue, just past the first entrance to the River Edge Inn, so the town could construct a pedestrian plaza as part of its effort to revitalize the Colonial Beach Boardwalk. Foulds said the redesign, which she said had been approved by the town council, would close only the very end of the road from the second entrance to the River Edge Inn to the Potomac River, an effort, she said, would address some of the concerns expressed by Hynson.
If you want to join Sea Scouts Ship 258 – the units are called ships, as opposed to units or troops – meets at 4:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Boathouse Marina, 829 Robin Grove Lane in Colonial Beach. Sullivan. “Sea Scouts learn all they need to know about our waterways and how to sail from experienced volunteers. “Our goal is to provide an opportunity for youth from the area to learn how to
sail while becoming totally immersed in our local maritime culture,” SelfSullivan said. “Whether scouts are interested in fishing, crabbing, a maritime career, marine science, the Navy or the Coast Guard, or just want to develop their skills for recreational use, Sea Scouts is the best and most affordable place to learn.” “We had never sailed before,” said Meagan Mayhew, one of Ship 258’s current members. “And we are not only learning how to sail, but we are learning responsibility and boating safety.” “I joined just after completing my Eagle Scout project,” said Fletcher Lee, another current member. “It
just seemed like the next step.” Last summer Mayhew and Lee sailed from Colonial Beach to Westmoreland State Park and back on a 20-foot Ensenada. A number of Colonial Beach-area business owners have donated items to Ship 258 since it started. Bill Bowman of the Boathouse Marina, Peoples Community Bank, Colonial Beach VFW 10574, the NWSC Federal Credit Union, the Big Dipper charter boat and the U.S. Power Squadron have helped Ship 258 get off the ground. Rudy Luntz, of Colonial Beach, donated a 22-foot Hunter sailboat that the club plans to sell to raise
money. Doug Lototsy and Steve Cirbee have contributed sailboats for Ship 258 use. “We are so grateful for all of those who generously have given their help, their time and their expertise,” SelfSullivan said. Sea Scouting had its beginnings in England in the early 1900s. It came to America in 1949. In 1998, the Boy Scouts of America reorganized the program and made it available to boys and girls ages 14-20. Like the Boy Scouts, the Sea Scouts’ ultimate goal is to turn out young leaders, but in the case of Sea Scouts, leaders who are skilled at seamanship and marine science.
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is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 19, Sichol said.
Shedrick Covert Jr., one of two men who staged a daring armed robbery of the Colonial Beach 7-11 last year, pled guilty Nov. 7 to armed robbery in Westmoreland County Circuit Court. Covert was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with 11 years suspended. He also received a three-year sentence for using a weapon in the commission of a crime and was placed on probation and ordered to pay restitution to the 7-11. Covert and Michael Bradshaw entered the 7-11 on March 7, 2013 and ordered the clerks to lie down. One robber held the clerks at gunpoint, while the other took cash from the register. According to Westmoreland County Commonwealth’s Attorney Julia Sichol, both men wore items that covered their faces and wore gloves. “Detective Bill Lewko and other deputies with the Westmoreland County Sheriff ’s Office worked diligently to bring these two suspects to justice,” Sichol said. She said that although less than $100 was taken in the robbery, the two clerks at the store on Colonial Avenue were terrified. Bradshaw was found guilty of armed robbery this past March and
W&L seniors to take part in application week
“It is a concern that many of the choices for new faces were ‘not so new,’ ” she said. “It is our sincere hope that the returning councilmen have learned from their past experience on the council. Their responsibilities should transcend politics, with focus solely on the betterment of the town, and work for the residents.” The winners impressed town staff, Town Manager Val Foulds said. “Members of the senior staff are pleased with what we see as ‘inquisitive’ members-elect,” she said. “For example, prior to the candidates’ forum, certain candidates displayed intellectual curiosity on a variety of subjects, including local government structure and operations, the current council’s rules of procedures and the comprehensive plan.” Community involvement also played a part in winning the confidence of community leaders, Geddes said. “Ed Blunt is on the board of directors for the chamber of commerce,” he said. “He’s a business man, and Mike Looney has lots of energy and good ideas. He has always had the best interest of the town at heart.” Work on town issues has been slow the last couple of years, as often times issues would get stalled because council members had a hard time agreeing on what actions were within their purview.
the week to recruit students. W&L will have volunteers, staff and administrators available to help with the college application process. The W&L effort to provide concentrated support services to high school seniors seeking to attend college is part of the American College Application Campaign, a national initiative that is an effort of the American Council of Education.
A Nov. 14 pep rally will kick off Virginia College Application Week at Washington and Lee High School. W&L will be one of 40 high schools in Virginia participating in the effort Nov. 17-21 to ramp up applications to college by high school seniors, “We expect 100 percent of the seniors to participate,” said Carmen Cisco, W&L’s College Application Site Coordinator. Cisco said each senior will be scheduled for five different blocks of time in the W&L computer lab with school staff and volunteers to provide support to students completing college applications. “Many of the colleges will provide application fee waivers during this week,” Cisco said. “We plan to start the week off with a pep rally on Friday at 2:30 p.m., and we will have a Financial Aid Night Nov. 19 at 6 p.m.” Cisco said a number of colleges, including Liberty University, Mary Washington University and Rappahannock Community College, will be on hand during
KG crash claims life of Colonial Beach man
A 26-year-old Colonial Beach man died Nov. 9 when his vehicle ran off the road and struck a tree in King George County, police said. The victim was identified as Jose Luis Martinez-Cervantes. The Virginia State Police said Martinez-Cervantes was driving a 2014 Toyota east on Route 3 when the vehicle left the road near Rollins Fork and collided with a tree. Martinez-Cervantes was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, police said. According to police, MartinezCervantes was the only occupant in the vehicle at the time of the crash, and he was wearing a seat- belt. The cause of the accident still is being investigated.
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Drifters best Eagles in rivalry match-up Leonard Banks Sports Editor In spite of having four, two-way starters, including the area’s secondleading rusher, Lamar Lucas, out due to injury, Colonial Beach upset heavily favored Washington & Lee Eagles on Nov. 7. Cautiously opDrifters timistic about his team’s success, Drifters’ head coach Scott Foster said: “We had Eagles four, two-way starters out tonight, but these boys came to play ball tonight. They executed every aspect of the game without many flaws.” In light of the victory, the Drifters (8-2) picked up 32 power points, which will assist them in the playoff seeding. During the first round of the regional playoffs Nov. 14, Colonial Beach will host Lancaster (5-5), while the Eagles (8-2) are scheduled to host Charles City (4-6). Both games will start at
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7 p.m. Despite the loss, the Eagles are the top-seeded team in the 1A East Conference 43 playoffs. In the first quarter, the Eagles capitalized on a Colonial Beach fumble and took the lead on Jarret Sumiel’s 30-yard reception from Tre Brown. The Drifters returned the favor in the second quarter, as they recovered a W&L fumble and later scored on an Andrai Turner one-yard touchdown run. As the Eagles’ offense continued to sputter, the Drifters closed out the quarter with a two-yard Cameron Headley scoring run and a 12-yard touchdown pass from Turner to Mike Mothershead, to take a commanding 22-7 lead. The Drifters’ defense held the Eagles to 47 total offensive yards in the first half. After a scoreless third quarter, the Drifters sealed the Eagles’ fate in the final quarter, when Turner connected with Dez’John Parker for a 21-yard touchdown pass.
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Colonial Beach’s Nick Graves, above, scrambles for some yards against Washington & Lee’s defense. Drifters’ quarterback Andrai Turner, right, had a big game in the win versus the Eagles, running for a score and throwing for two touchdowns.
KG cheerleading squad sixth in state Staff report They defied the odds and made their mark on King George High School history. On Nov. 8 at the Siegel Center, located on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, the Foxes’ 2014 competition cheer team finished the fall sports season with a VHSL State Cheer sixth-place finish. No other school from Region 4A North made the finals. Their journey to the state championship tested their ability to persevere. After back-to-back second-place post-season finishes — at the Battlefield District and Conference Championship — the Foxes placed first in a field of 16 teams to win the Region 4A North Cheer Championships on
Nov. 1 at King George High School. In addition, at the Battlefield District Championship, the Foxes won the raw score version of the tournament, but lost by 1.5 points to Caroline, due to safety deductions. The Foxes also posted the top raw score at the Conference Championship by 10 points, but lost due to minor imperfections. “Something as simple as putting hands on the mats after a back tuck or dropping a stunt can cost a team huge,” head coach Amanda Weston said. Although Liberty defeated the Foxes by two points in the Conference 22 Championship, they did not advance to the state championship, because of an 11th place finish at the Regional Championship.
The King George High School competition cheer team finished its season with a sixthplace finish in the VHSL State Cheerleader competition. Submitted photo
King George boxer Jerry on a journey to the Olympic trials Leonard Banks Sports Editor Paul Jerry’s quest for boxing immortality already has begun. After defeating Hector DeSoto in a decisive decision in a recent bantamweight fight at the Washington Convention Center, the 24-year-old King George resident has qualified to compete in the USA Boxing Championships in Spokane, Wash., this January. Provided he finishes in the top three in both the Ringside World Championships (August 2015) and the Police Athletic League Boxing tournament (October 2015), the 2014 graduate of Maryland Eastern Shore University will advance to the prestigious U.S. Olympic Trials. Jerry’s amateur background includes 26 victories in 37 fights. Among his ring experience are several matches against an Irish boxing delegation, both here and in Ireland. “We throw the books away when it comes to wins and losses,” said his father, Anthony Murrill. “Every fight is about training and getting to where you want to go. It’s not always about winning.” However, Jerry’s primary interests are focused on finishing the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Academy. In addition, Jerry currently is working toward a master’s degree in criminology at the Community College of Baltimore City. A huge part of Jerry’s conditioning process is a steady regimen of exercise. Along with a daily routine of running, he trains with his father at various local gyms in the Fredericksburg area. He also competes in 5K runs throughout the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. On Sept. 21, he placed fifth out of 900 runners, and second in the 20-
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Paul Jerry, left, is hoping to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Trials in 2016 as a bantamweight.
“We throw the books away when it comes to wins and losses. Every fight is about training and getting to where you want to go. It’s not always about winning.”
Anthony Murrill, Jerry’s father
29 age group with a time of 19:10. The race honored the Special Olympics. Inspired by his father, a former department of corrections officer and community organization member, Jerry has based his professional life on helping his fellow man. Whether he finds success as an athlete or in the field of law enforcement, he hopes to
inspire others to follow his path. “Whether it’s combative or tactical, you’re learning skills that can save your live,” Jerry said. “If someone is attacking you, no matter how big they are, it all correlates into boxing. When I am out there boxing, I am thinking in the same mindset that I need to win this fight. If I don’t win, I don’t go home.”
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Foxes’ JV football falls short Loses to James Monroe, 40-7, in championship game Leonard Banks Sports Editor On a windy and clear Nov. 8 afternoon at Maury Stadium, home of the James Monroe Yellow Jackets (13-0), the Foxes saw their championship dreams vanquished as the Yellow Jackets defeated them, 40-7. Earlier this season, James Monroe shut out King George, 35-0. Just three days earlier, the Foxes (9-2) ended their regular season with a 35-14 win against the visiting Chancellor Chargers. From the opening kickoff, to the final whistle, the Yellow Jackets dominated both sides of the line of scrimmage. In the first quarter, AJ Johnson set the tone with a 41-yard run to the Foxes’ 46-yard line. Less than a minute later, Johnson scored on a four-yard touchdown run, to give the Yellow Jackets a 6-0 lead. With 7:13 left in the first half, Omar Barnum ran up the middle of the Foxes’ defense for an 18-yard touchdown, which extended the Yellow Jacket lead to 13-0. Toward the end of the half, Barnum would haunt the Foxes again. On third down and goal, he scored on a seven-yard touchdown run, to give the Yellow Jackets a commanding 20-0 lead.
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Charlie Phouminh, left, lays a hit on James Monroe’s Zane Landeck during a junior varsity game Nov. 7 at Maury Stadium. Yellow Jacket lineman Dylan Major recovered a fumble, and three minutes later, Jayvarin Cardell-Ford put the game out of reach with a 21-yard touchdown run, giving the
Yellow Jackets a 27-0 lead. The Foxes avoided a shutout when Devon Williams scored an 11-yard touchdown. As for the Foxes’ final regular sea-
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son game against Chancellor, they overwhelmed the visiting Chargers with a balanced attack of offense and defense. In the first quarter, King George took a 14-0 lead, courtesy of a Deon Williams three-yard touchdown run and Kyree Garrett’s five-yard touchdown run. Although Chargers’ quarterback Hunter Kozlow cut the Foxes’ lead to 14-7 on a three-yard touchdown run to close out the half, the Foxes buried the Chargers with big plays in the second half. The Foxes took advantage of an exhausted Chancellor defense in the second half. It started with a 30-yard touchdown pass from Deon Williams to Garrett in the closing minutes of the third quarter, followed by a touchdown pass from Deon Williams to Aston Howard to start the fourth quarter. Williams’ brother, Devon, scored the Foxes’ final touchdown on a 62yard run. “We have a lot of depth on our team, where we actually had two players go up to varsity,� said Foxes’ junior varsity head coach Mike Blaser. “We had guys step in; it’s one big family, where everybody plays together.�
W&L JV wins Northern Neck title Richard Leggitt
The Washington & Lee junior varsity football team is celebrating its Northern Neck District championship, after a 28-6 win Nov. 5, versus Colonial Beach’s JV team. The W&L JV finished the season 8-2. “We had players who played hard week after week to get better, and it paid off with our wins,� said coach Ricky Fones. “The success of the program starts with the players.� Fones, who has been coaching the team for nine years, said this year’s team was one of his best. “I am proud of my players, and I’m thankful for the coaches – Dean Taylor, George Hunter and Jake Spears – who worked with our kids to help
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The Washington & Lee junior varsity team celebrates after winning the Northern Neck District championship by defeating Colonial Beach 28-6. them be the best football players they could be,� Fones said. In addition to knocking off the
Drifters last week, the previous week, they downed undefeated Essex, 2014. The team’s only losses were to 4A
King George field hockey earns post-season berth
King George and 3A Spotsylvania. Offensive standouts for W&L this season were quarterback Carson Bell, running back D.Q. Bunns, wide receiver DeShawn Wilson and offensive lineman Ethan MacNamara. Defensive stars were Bunns, Damhad Hyde, Monta Brooks, Sean Gray, Alonzo Brown, MacNamara, Christian Johnson and Garret Oliff. Fones said working with the players has been rewarding. “I told the kids, the biggest thing I get out of it is watching them mature,� he said. “There is no better feeling to me than watching these kids go on and succeed. And they often come back and say ‘thanks.’ Getting that respect after they have gone out into the world and become adults means a lot.�
For the second season in a row, the King George High School field hockey team (9-9) achieved a postseason berth in the Conference 22 4A North semifinals. Proud of her team’s performance, Foxes’ head coach Debra Garcia said: “Overall, I saw huge improvement for this team. We talked about how this was a going to be a climb to peak at the end of the season, and when you look at our overall stats, you can see we did that.� The Foxes came on strong in the second half of the season with a record of 7-4, which included several shutouts. During the earlier part of the season, the Foxes struggled with five losses and two victories.
The Foxes had a number of highlights, including a 4-0 win, versus top-seeded Fauquier. “There are many shoes to fill on varsity next year, and we have a good bit of enthusiasm for the sport,� Garcia said. “Several girls are wanting to make hockey a primary sport and are playing hockey on travel or field house teams and/or looking at other ways to play year-round. That will make us more competitive with other teams in the conference.� Six players also made all-conference teams. First team: Shelby King (midfielder) and Alexis Sheehan (midfielder). Second team: Liz Hill (forward), Jose Altman (defender) and Carly Lindstrom (goal keeper). Mickey Perrotte was chosen for honorable mention.
Colonial Beach volleyball finishes on a high note Staff report After finishing with one of their best records in recent years, the Drifters’ volleyball program is going in the right direction. On Nov. 3, the Drifters lost 3-0 in the first round of the conference playoffs to Rappahannock County. Prior to the loss, the Drifters had won four regular season matches in a row. It’s taken head coach Chase Davidson three years to turn the program around from a winless 0-20 team, to an 8-13 program. “From the outside, you would probably look at our record and say
that’s terrible, but looking at where we started a few years ago, it’s not bad at all,� Davidson said. “As far as I’ve been told, this was as good, if not better than, any volleyball team Colonial Beach has had—and the girls deserve all the credit for it.� In the face of losing three senior starters, the Drifters are fortunate they will be left with a strong foundation of supporting players capable of filling any void left by their predecessors. “Walking into practice next year and not seeing them will be strange, but I feel like we have a really strong group coming back that could finally get us over the .500 mark on win and losses,� Davidson said.
Wingeart, Watson off to state cross-country championships Staff report The duo of Wingeart and Watson finished the 4A North Regional Championship at Kernstown Battlefield in style. Based on their Nov. 6 performances, King George cross-country standouts Aubrey Wingeart and Jacob Watson advanced to the Group 4A State meet at Great Meadow, in The Plains. Wingeart placed 20th with a time of 20:35, while Watson finished eighth in a time of 16:52.
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Finding a doe has been rare so far this fall Mark Fike This week, muzzleloader season is coming to an end, and firearms season will begin. We have had numerous reports of hunters seeing fewer deer, but some hunters also are reporting other interesting observations. Many hunters in my circle have noted they have seen few, if any, does during hunting season. I have not seen one doe while I have been actively hunting either. I certainly don’t believe the does are in short supply. Perhaps they are moving more at night, versus the
daytime. One thing is for sure; they still are out there and around, because I am seeing tracks, and I do see them along the road at night while driving home. The past two years, not counting this year, were tough years for deer with regard to the acorn crop. I was a bit surprised when this year, I saw very few acorns around my property and two properties I hunt or caretake. However, other guys I touched base with reported the acorns are so numerous on the property they hunt they can hardly walk through the woods without slipping and falling.
Outdoors Report Anna Ackerman, 11, took this buck with her bow. It is her first buck with a bow. We would like to run hunting and fishing pictures, as space permits, that are tastefully taken (no blood, guts etc‌). Specifically, it would be nice to run photos of apprentice hunters, youth, women and anglers, too. Please be mindful of safety when taking photos. Watch where guns are pointed. Clean up your background, as well. Cans or trash in the back of a truck are not tasteful when you have dinner on your tailgate. Send the photos for consideration to: outdoors@journalpress.com. Tell us the name of the angler/hunter, species, when taken and with what. If an age is appropriate, give us that, too. Submitted photo
That goes to show that oak trees do not bear acorns at the same rate, time or abundance that other oaks do. VDGIF Moving The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is going to be moving its headquarters from its downtown Richmond location, just off Interstate 95, to a new location in Henrico County. The new building will replace the aging three buildings built in the late 1950s and give the department more space in an 89,000square-foot structure on 9 acres. Originally, the agency was looking
at building near Bass Pro Shops, but reportedly a better deal was to move to the property in Henrico County. The cost to build in Hanover near Bass Pro would have been around $15 million; the Henrico location is a little less than $9 million. The change in plans will save the department in building costs and time spent moving, as the location chosen is closer to its original site. According to a press release by the state, the Villa Park location will save the department and sportsmen in monthly maintenance costs, offer the use of an on-site warehouse and
consolidate all staff in one building. The move is supposed to begin this spring. Coyotes More Numerous Local hunter and hunting education instructor Rick Wilks was out last weekend, when he did something that was pretty interesting. He noticed a coyote and took aim with his muzzleloader and shot it. Then, 15 minutes later, another one came out, and he repeated the process. Fifteen minutes later, a third one came out, and he took down that coyote, too. Amazingly, a fourth one showed
up but was slightly wiser and did not offer Wilks a shot. Not many people get three shots at coyotes within an hour while deer hunting. To take all three shots, hit and reload with a muzzleloader is doing something. For the non-hunting readers out there, coyotes are making a comeback in our area and are frequently seen in all parts of the area. They have a large home range and eat verything they can catch or scrounge, up to fawn-sized animals. They are opportunistic and occasionally will eat cats or very small dogs if given the opportunity.
Hunting season nears peak while fishing is winding down Mark and Missy Fike
Hunting season is in full swing now. Although some of us are not seeing the numbers of deer we normally do, they are out there. The rut is in full force and very close to the peak. Be sure to wear your blaze orange, and be sure of your target. There seem to be plenty of squirrels, if you are near nut-bearing trees. Rabbits are in good supply, as well. Fishing is still good, but few anglers are out now that hunting season is in. Rappahannock River: There is good crappie angling and decent bass fishing during the day. Try minnows for crappie and deeper diving crankbaits for bass. Catfish are
always available and will take smelly baits, particularly cut bait at this time of year. Gizzard shad is a good bait to try. Potomac River: Striper action is the top fishing prospect right now, although some perch still should be available in the creeks and along the shallows of the river near rip rap. In the lower river, the striper action seems to consist of fish up to 25 inches long. Stretch lures, RatLTraps and cranks seem to be the best bet. Inland waters: Ponds are the most consistent place to fish right now for crappie and bass. Use minnows if you are looking for a meal. Otherwise, white spinnerbaits should work well. Lake Anna continues to report
good striper action in the upper lake regions again this week. Bass and striper are hitting Crazy Blades and other spoons. Saltwater: Capt. Ryan Rogers reports good rockfish action. The fish are pushing 26 inches, and they are just waiting for the bigger class of fish to arrive to start trolling. Events There will be a disabled veterans hunt Dec. 6 at Caledon State Park. There is a need for volunteers to assist the vets. Contact Rick Wilks at 540-775-4625. There is a particular need for hunters with pickup trucks to assist the veterans.
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GOP may have lost Va. Senate seat No one is second guessing the Republican Party’s campaign strategists at the moment. Across the country, just about every place where the vote was close, they won. Their national campaign money, for the most part, was invested well and wisely. Seats that had been in the balance, in Kansas, North David S. Kerr Carolina and Georgia, thanks to this national attention, easily drifted into the Republican column. One place where they missed the mark, and in this case for the second time in two years, was Virginia. In both 2013 and 2014 it’s a reasonable assumption that a little extra money would have tilted the election in favor
of the Republicans. Yet, that money never came and both races were won by Democrats. In 2013, the GOP candidate for governor, former Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, came within a whisker of defeating now-Gov. Terry McAuliffe. Thing is, and what makes this interesting, is that for most of that year’s campaign Cuccinelli was the presumed loser in the race. This was verified by the polls, which consistently showed McAuliffe with a decisive lead. Election night told a different story and his victory was razor thin. The polls just didn’t capture what was going on. Cuccinelli, after the election made some disparaging remarks about the lack of national GOP attention on his race, but mostly that was taken as sour grapes. Few doubt a little extra money at the last moment could have made a substantial difference in the outcome. In a telling example of the old adage
that history repeats itself, this year was almost a repeat of 2013. However, in this case, the GOP challenger, Ed Gillespie wasn’t branded as the same kind of social conservative Cuccinelli had been. That, some argued, was a liability for Cuccinelli, particularly in northern Virginia. Just the same, Gillespie was underfunded, unknown, and generally not considered much of a threat to the far better funded and far more well-known Mark Warner. You wouldn’t have known that on election night. Warner won by a scant 12,000 votes after the polls had predicted a much larger victory. Something happened on the way to the ballot booth. Warner, according to one exit poll remained personally popular, but dissatisfaction with President Barack Obama was fueling a vote for Gillespie. There was a tide here, a swell, which with a little extra money for advertising and get-outthe-vote efforts, could have made all
the difference. There aren’t many recriminations being offered by Republicans at the national level at the moment. The GOP won this year’s midterms far too decisively, but, perhaps they should pay a little more attention to Virginia. Have they already written off Virginia as turning blue? Maybe. Obama carried the Commonwealth in both 2008 and 2012, and now Democrats have every statewide office. The last time this happened was in the 1960s. However, each race has been hard fought. If you include the attorney general’s race last year, which hung on a few hundred votes, then three elections in the past two years have come down to the wire. Just a little bit more money could have made the difference. So, if I were looking at this from a Republican viewpoint, especially from the national perspective, I’d say it’s time for a different strategy when it comes to Virginia.
Letters to the Editor King George fortunate to have many cultures To the Editor: These days, it is important to look for things that are positive … that work … that makes one smile … that is cause for applause. One such occasion happened recently while I volunteered at the OPP Shop. At the register, I have the opportunity to chat with and get to know all of our customers. Last week, a mom and two young ladies whom I had not met, came up to purchase their items. They spoke English well when we conversed, but when talking with one another, spoke a language I didn’t recognize. I asked what language they were using. The mom said, “Lithuanian.” We welcomed them to the shop and our community. I let them know they were now one of the “OPP Shop family” and we would look forward to seeing them again. After they left, my helper (who is from Thailand) and I were chatting about how the OPP Shop is like a little United Nations. We decided to write down all the countries represented by our customers. It was thrilling to see that on a regular basis we have shoppers from America, Thailand, China, Japan, Viet Nam, Laos, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Philippines, Czechoslovakia, France, Spain, Greece and Germany. Families from all these backgrounds come to shop, talk, seek “treasures” and enjoy each other. It is cause for applause that in our little community, we have such a mix of cultures all seeking a good life for our families. We are blessed because we have a chance to get to know, enjoy, respect and grow from the experience of blending our lives. What do YOU see that is Cause for Applause in our community? Share it with others. Let’s cause a ripple effect of the positive. Carol Sparbel King George
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KG, W&L high schools and 3 of their teachers honored Staff report Two area high schools were among 148 singled out across Virginia, along with three of their individual teachers for their students’ performance on the 2013-
This table has passed through several generations of a Fredericksburg family. The primary wood is walnut, with pine secondary wood. The larger board on the top appears to have been part of another table, as the underneath shows former hinge marks. The present owners think that the finish is original. The apron is Henry Lane scored along the Hull bottom edge. The table dates from the middle of the nineteenth century. Given its provenance, the strong possibility exists that it could be a Shenandoah Valley piece, especially as the wood tone and joinery reflect the style of Valley cabinetmak-
2014 Financial Literacy Certification test. King George High School and Washington & Lee High School both were named as Blue Star Schools by Working in Support of Education, an educational nonprofit.
ers. Fifty years ago collectors could find tables such as this one up and down the Valley for very little money. No more. Today Shenandoah Valley furniture is tremendously popular, and a table of this quality could bring $250 and upwards at the right auction. At an estate sale one could expect to pay at least $175. A few years ago the price would have been still higher. With the increasing popular interest in regional antiques this table with its straightforward lines would sell well. If not a Valley piece, it might also be a local Fredericksburg item. I suggest checking locally to try to learn the names of Fredericksburg joiners from the middle of the nineteenth century. Documenting the piece would add greatly to its value. The larger board with the hinge marks underneath indicates that the table originally could have been
Heidi Robison and Sally Shea of King George High School and Stanley Schoppe of Washington & Lee High School were noted as Gold Star Teachers. The national financial literacy standardized test is administered
to students at the end of a course on personal finance. Students passing the test earn the Certified Financially Literate designation, demonstrating they are financially capable when they graduate. The effort was initiated five years
ago by the state. To earn the Blue Star recognition, a school must achieve a 75 percent pass rate on the test and have a majority of students in a particular grade level take the test, or have the students who took the test achieve an average score of
80 percent or higher. To receive the Gold Star Award, a teacher must achieve a 90 percent pass rate by their students in at least one of their classes on the financial literacy certification test during the school year.
smaller with drip leaves. Whether the maker decided to change his plans during its construction or whether he simply was re-using a piece of wood from an older table, we probably never could know. As such, this is a table to display and enjoy as, regardless of its origin, it is a fine example of its period. The Shenandoah Valley is replete with historical societies and museums, the docents and curators of which are pleased to offer the benefits of their expertise to folks interested in Valley history. This table could well peak their enthusiasm. Henry Lane Hull and his wife Lisa operate Commonwealth Antiques and Appraisals, Inc. at 5150 Jessie duPont Hwy. in Wicomico Church, VA. Write to him at P. O. Box 35, Wicomico Church, VA 22579 or e-mail questions to henrylanehull@ commonwealthantiques.com.
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By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated December 13, 2008, and recorded at Instrument Number 20100202000005480 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for King George County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $352,500.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at 9483 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485 on: December 15, 2014 at 11:30 AM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of All of that certain lot, tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon and all rights and privileges and ways and easements thereto appurtenant, or in anywise appertaining thereunto, lying and being situate in Rappahannock Magisterial District, King George County, Virginia, known and described as Lot No. 10 in Section A of Eden Estates, as shown by plat of survey made by J. Arthur Cooke, Certified Land Surveyor, which said plat is filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, in Deed Book 85 Page 347.Being the same property conveyed to Herbert W. Little and Dorothy D. Little, his wife, as tenants by the entirety with the right of survivorship as at common law by Deed from Robert N. Washington and Ellen C. Washington, his wife recorded 12/08/1965 in Deed book 92 Page 196, in the Clerk’s Office of Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia.Tax ID #: 16A-1-10, and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $19,000.00, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, in cash or cashier’s check payable to the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE will be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee's fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the Seller's attorneys at settlement, a fee of $445.00 for review of the settlement documents. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosenberg & Associates, LLC, (Attorney for Commonwealth Trustees, LLC) 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301-907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com 11/12/14, 11/19/2014
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 9125 Dogue Run Lane, King George, VA 22485 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated September 2, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 0608, Page 763 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for King George County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $273,700.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at 9483 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485 on: December 1, 2014 at 11:30 AM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of All that certain piece or parcel of land, with all buildings and improvements thereon and rights and privileges thereto appurtenant, situated, lying and being in Rappahannock Magisterial District, King George County, Virginia, containing 10.00 acres, more or less, and shown as Parcel “B” on that plat of survey by Richard B. Allison, Jr. and Assoc. dated June 29, 2000 which plat is recorded in Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County Virginia, in Plat Book 18, page 72.Together with an easement of ingress and egress from Parcel “B” to MillBank Road along Dogue Run Lane as shown on the aforesaid plat.Being part of the same property conveyed to Aubrey T. Cole, by deed dated November 1, 1948, from Hattie Olive Lee, et al, which deed is recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County Virginia, in Deed Book 58, Page 127. Aubrey T. Cole died testate on June 25, 1999, leaving the aforesaid property to James Harvey Williams, Jr., Charles Anthony Williams and Carolyn Marie Cole Williams.And further being the same real estate conveyed to Charles A. Williams and Nancy Williams, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety with the right of survivorship as at common law, by Deed from James Harvey Williams, Sr. and Carolyn Marie Cole Williams, Charles A. Williams and Nancy Williams, James Harvey Williams, Jr., dated October 16, 2000, recorded October 25, 2000, in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court, King George County, Virginia, in Deed Book 356, page 679.The improvements thereon being known as 9125 Dogue Run Lane, King George, VA 22485, and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $29,000.00, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, in cash or cashier’s check payable to the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE will be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee's fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the Seller's attorneys at settlement, a fee of $445.00 for review of the settlement documents. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosenberg & Associates, LLC (Attorney for Commonwealth Trustees, LLC) 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 2081 301-907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com 11/5/14, 11/12/14
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tie-dye shirts and sold them to fellow members and the public for $15.00 each. Proceeds will be donated to a local breast cancer fund. Several CBVRS members and some CB Juniors
Do your research before choosing a charity Were you nominated to do the ice bucket challenge during the summer of 2014? This fundraiser for ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, swept social media, spurring the participation of private citizens, celebrities and even world leaders. But the challenge also managed to raise awareness and funds to go toward ALS research. While the ice bucket challenge and similar social media phenomenons are spawned by good intentions, some people feel they pressure participants to donate money. Peer pressure should not be why a person donates to charity. When considering a charitable donation, it might be wise to take the following approach before donating your time and/or money. Clarify your motives Ask yourself why you want to donate? Perhaps you want to pitch in to help do your part in the fight against a societal ill such as homelessness? Or maybe you’re motivated to help after witnessing the after effects of a natural disaster? There are many worthy causes out there in need of support, so clarify your motives before donating to be sure you and the organization
you ultimately choose to work with or donate to are the right fit. Do your research Verify where your money will be going once your donation is made. Do not hesitate to ask a charity to provide a rundown of where donations go so you can see how funds are allocated. This can help you determine if a charity is worth your efforts. Select sustainable charities You want a nonprofit that can sustain itself. Nonprofits that show a budget deficit for a few years in a row may not be sustainable or capable of fulfilling their mission statements. Make sure it’s legitimate Part of the problem of peerpressure-induced donations is they may not give you time to research a charity. Links posted to social media do not guarantee an organization is legitimate. Many dummy organizations that appear exactly the same as legitimate organizations are set up to prey on thoughtful, wellintentioned prospective donors. The United States Internal Revenue Service maintains a list of all organizations registered as charities at www.irs.gov.
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recently posed for a photo in their special pink shirts for a good cause. “We all enjoyed working together on this fundraiser,” said Wesley Melson, Rescue Chief of CBVRS.
Con artists masquerading as charities can victimize anyone, but seniors are especially vulnerable to such criminals. Men and women who perpetrate charitable fraud often target older men and women, feeling that seniors are more likely to have a significant amount of money in their bank accounts and less likely to report crimes for fear of embarrassment. Even if seniors are prime targets for charitable fraud, they still can take steps to safeguard themselves from scammers looking to exploit their generosity. Never donate over the phone No reputable charity will insist on a donation over the phone. When a person calls and says they represent a charity, they should be willing to send you information in the mail so you can further explore their organization before making your final decision. If a caller attempts to pressure you into donating over the phone, hang up. Keep a list of past donations Many people who perpetuate charitable fraud reference a past relationship or donation history between their victims and the charity the criminal is claiming to represent. Maintain a list of your donation history, including the organizations you have donated to and the amount of those donations. This can help you verify if the person calling, emailing or visiting you is telling the truth. Do not feel obligated to give Many charities send gifts to their donors as a token of appreciation for their support. Some criminals
masquerading as charities will send gifts to potential victims in an attempt to fool them into writing a check. Whether a charity is legitimate or not, seniors should not feel obligated to donate simply because they received a gift. If you receive a gift and want to donate, confirm that the organization that sent you the gift is legitimate and not an imposter organization that is baiting you with a gift. If the gift was accompanied by a donation form, do not fill out that form, choosing instead to make a direct donation via the organization’s website, a site you should find independent of the mailer/gift you received, or mail a check directly to the organization after you independently confirm its address, be it through your own research or by contacting the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org). Insist your information is not shared Before making a charitable donation, donors are often notified that their contact information is likely to be sold to or traded with other charities. This can lead to an influx of charitable solicitations that elderly men and women may find overwhelming. Prior to making a donation, speak directly with the charity and insist none of your information be shared with other charities or organizations. If this cannot be arranged, find an organization willing to make such a concession and contribute to that charity instead. Ask for help If you are confused when it comes time to make your donations, ask a child or trusted friend for help so you can rest easy knowing your donation goes where you want it to go.
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