11/26/2014 King George VA Journal

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Volume 38, Number 48

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King George

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getting a jump on holiday shopping

County workers to get 2% pay raise Phyllis Cook

Richard Leggitt

Carolyn Bland, above left, and Danielle Johnson were among the exhibitors at the King George Craft Fair with their Starr Lites candles. Patty Jaynes, below, of Mary’s Cakery in King George displayed a wide variety of candy and pastries at the event.

Annual King George Craft Fair attracts vendors and big crowds Richard Leggitt Christmas shoppers and visitors from throughout the area mingled with local artists and crafters Nov. 22-23 at the annual King George Craft Fair. In addition to music and shopping, there was plenty of good food. “It was a great community event,” said King George Parks and Recreation Program Supervisor Janine Paulson. “People could come together and socialize, and there were well over 500 people who attended. Most of the crafters were busy and happy.” From Jennifer Cohen of Stafford County, who catered to an excited line of youngsters seeking to get their faces

painted, to Patty Jaynes of Mary’s Cakery, who served sweets to appreciative crowds, vendors at the craft fair were active both days. More than 36 vendors were available this year, featuring King George crafts ranging from the hand-painted Christmas ornaments of Sue Konopta, to the homemade jewelry of Christine Haskins, to the yarn art of Heidi Davis. Barbeque sandwiches, hot dogs, snacks, fruit and drinks were available to the constant stream of shoppers and visitors to the two-day craft fair. One of the crafters, Richard Compton of King George, who operated a booth selling handmade wooden buckets of all sizes, kept crowds entertained with his guitar.

Alleged gunman has bond denied King George man facing murder, other charges Richard Leggitt King George Circuit Court Judge Horace A. Revercomb, III has denied an attempt by a Maryland man to be released from the Rappahannock Regional Jail on bond in connection with the April 28 death of a King George man and the wounding of another man.

“He does constitute a strong danger to others,” Revercomb said in response to a motion filed by the attorney for 30-year-old Anthony Goodman of Upper Marlboro. Goodman’s attorney, James Llijevich, filed the motion, which was opposed by the office of KG Commonwealth’s Attorney Keri Gusmann. “The commonwealth rightly argued for the defendant to be held without bond and to remain incarcerated until his trial,” Gusmann said. “This is a very serious case, and the defendant has no ties to the King George community. The Commonwealth feels that no amount of

bond can protect the community and ensure the defendant’s presence at trial.” Goodman and a Colonial Beach woman, Tennage Michel Shanks, 42, are scheduled for trial Jan. 27 on charges of murder, attempted murder and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony. A third person, Michael Andre Clinton, of Bladensburg, Md., also has been charged in the case. He is being held on other charges in Maryland and is scheduled to be tried at a later date. The killing occurred in a rural area of King George County earlier this year. Prosecutors allege Goodman and Clinton bound and shot two King George

men, Ronelle Davon Johnson, 20, and Gregory Gaines, 20. Johnson died at the scene, but Gaines, who was treated at Mary Washington Hospital, survived and testified before a grand jury, identifying the three suspects. Gaines testified the defendants tied the two victims up with duct tape, forced them on their knees and Goodman shot them multiple times. Both Gaines and Johnson, who was Gaines’ cousin, were robbed of their money and cell phones, police said. According to testimony, Shanks stayed outside during the shootings and then drove away with the suspects.

King George County employees will receive 2 percent pay raises effective Jan. 1. The King George Board of Supervisors agreed to increase the planned raises from 1 percent to 2 percent at its Nov. 18 meeting, with formal approval of a budget amendment expected at its Dec. 2 meeting. Travis Quesenberry, county administrator, brought up the topic during his report, saying the raises were estimated to cost between $40,000 and $45,000. He said the money could “The employees have come from been working very hard a portion of the expected over the past years, and s u r p l u s as a result, there is this estimated at $1.3 million budget savings. I think earlier this they deserve a little bit of month for the 2013-14 fiscal a reward for doing that.” year, which Travis Quesenberry, King George county administrator ended June 30. “The employees have been working very hard over the past years, and as a result, there is this budget savings,” Quesenberry said. “I think they deserve a little bit of a reward for doing that.” Supervisor Dale Sisson readily agreed. “I also think it puts to rest one of the concerns we had with the disparity across county organizations,” he said, referring to the school board’s 2 percent raises for division employees in the current year. Supervisors’ Chairman Joe Grzeika agreed the efficiencies by county staff and employees saved money that had been transferred from the county’s fund balance. Of higher pay for employees, he said, “they deserve it.” Quesenberry also recommended leaving the bulk of the surplus in the county’s fund balance and transferring $260,000 toward replenishing the county’s revenue stabilization fund. County officials want money available, if needed, for the current budget and for next year. “The surplus is due to good stewardship and the budget management you exerted, because it didn’t make us have to go into the fund balance,” Grzeika said. At the Nov. 4 meeting, when the surplus was announced, Grzeika pushed for replenishment of the county’s stabilization or ‘rainy day’ reserve account. A majority of supervisors are taking a cautious view toward the upcoming budget process, with possible deep cuts being forecast by state legislators in aid to local governments as the state deals with its own budget problems. Some cuts also may be made to the current year’s 2014-15 revenue from the state, with the governor’s budget recommendations due out before Christmas. Supervisors had met with local state legislators Nov. 4, with Sisson saying it was a good opportunity to get a little insight into the upcoming state budget. “The future budget pictures look worse than the past budget pictures,” Sisson said. “That trend continues.” “It’s not a really good picture for the next year. If you think this one was bad, they’re saying it’s not quite as good,” Jim Howard said after the meeting with legislators.

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KGHS Students of the month - October healing hands worship center and its pastor, Towananda Walker-Bluiett, invite you to come hear its guest minister, Jonique Ingram Waiters, at their Jeans, Jerseys & Tee’s service at 11 a.m Sunday, Nov. 30. St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting its annual Cookie Boutique from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 Homemade cookies, brownies, cakes and more will be available for purchase for your Christmas holidays. St. John’s Parish Hall (just across the road & a bit west from the Opp Shop). 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. Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The next scheduled prayer gathering will be from noon1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17 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.

Alex Propps, a 9th grader and son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Dyer, was nominated by his craft design teacher, Ms. Byrnes- “Alex chose to help acclimate a special needs student within our class. That student was having a lot of trouble getting into the classroom, and Alex stepped up and began to try to engage the student. He has now begun a friendship that is seen in class everyday they are together. He has shown compassion, interest and a desire to work with and talk to the student with great determination to become great friends. He has become a role model in our class and someone to admire greatly.”

Rebecca Cloud, an 11th grader and daughter of Mrs. Sharon Cloud, was nominated by her French II teacher, Ms. Goodwin“I would like to nominate her because although French II does not come easy to her, she works very hard to keep her grade up. Every assignment is completed and turned in on time. In spite of being so involved in school activities, she knows that school and her education is the most important thing, and she has her priorities in order. In addition to being dedicated to her work, she is involved in Teacher Cadets, which I believe further shows her maturity in understanding the importance of education.”

Today’s Hebrew Word

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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 word is Covenant. In Hebrew, it is pronounced “breet”. In English, it is usually pronounced as “brit” (“brit”-ish — British). We have already established the letters “beit” and “reysh” (the first two letters from the right) spell the word for “son”. Looking at the full word in the picture text, it tells us the “covenant” is the “son” with his “hand” (yod) on the “cross” (tav)! God has a story to tell us if we will only look for it! Rick Blankenship Fellowship Leader Grafted In Fellowship www.DoYouShabbat.com

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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 8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218

Pastor Michael Reaves

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What does the Bible say about spiritual preparation? “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.” 2 Timothy 2:20-21 Seasons of the year have a lot to teach us concerning the seasons of life. As the fall air turns crisp and the leaves change their color the thought dawns on us that our life is about to change. Though the commute and the job hours remain the same we must conform to the changing season if we want to be able to accomplish anything with our free time. Women begin to decorate their houses in anticipation of the hospitality demands of the fast approaching holiday season, favorite holiday recipe cookbooks begin to make their annual appearances, todo lists begin to sprout and grow with a life of their own, and there is a different urgency to plan ahead than prevailed during the summer months. Men, on the other hand find that some of the outdoor chores begin to move indoors. What could be accomplished outside must take a back seat to workshop projects. Hobbies change with the seasons. Tools are laid up for the winter and room is made for the indoor projects that have been piling up while the warm weather beckoned. For most of us this entails a good fall cleaning of the work space to get prepared for a new season! God calls us to treat our Christian lives in a similar fashion. Though spiritual seasons rarely

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have heralds as flamboyant as autumn colors they are not without their signs. There are outward clues. Everyone’s life changes on an annual basis therefore his spiritual needs must also follow suit, just as the school year brings different challenges than the summer break. At the very least, our lives change every six months. Health changes bring adjustments, chronological milestones change our horizons, new employees at work bring new needs into our world, and even our marriages have their seasons. It is every believer’s job to recognize the spiritual seasons and opportunities that surround him and be prepared to take advantage of every moment for the glory of the Lord. The church age saint’s goal has not changed through twenty-one centuries. We, like Paul, ought to claim the words found in Colossians 1:19-20, “Christ in you, the hope of glory. Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.” Now, we know that real perfection does not happen until Christ ushers us into glory, but the truth still stands, we are to labor to present every man perfect. (Colossians 2:10, 4:12, and Ephesians 4:13) Our sensitivity to each individual’s seasons has but one purpose, to labor to equip others to be vessels ready for the Master’s use. Of course, this lifelong task begins in our own individual life. Ephesians 5:15-16 reminds us, “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Readiness is required of all of God’s servants as the foolish virgins without enough

lamp oil found out (Matthew 25:610). Readiness to spiritual work has eternal significance. Personal cleansing for usefulness starts with the work of our Savior upon the cross and it is to be continually maintained throughout our pilgrimage, as our passage from 2 Timothy 2 points out. 2 Corinthians 6:17 to 7:1 reads, “Therefore, ‘Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you. I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the LORD Almighty.’ Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleans ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” 1 John 3:3 also states, “And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.” Remember 1 Peter 1:15’s words, “But as He Who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.” As the Old Testament often illustrates, cleanse the “temple of God,” abandon every idol, and serve the True God alone. Personal preparedness for holy usefulness is a high priority so that God can use you at an instant when He is pleased to present an opportunity in its season. Are you spiritually prepared to be used by your Master for His holy tasks (Titus 3:1)? Are you sensitive to the seasons in the lives of others? Do you strive after perfection for the Lord? Trust and obey. By Rick Crookshank Pastor, Hanover Baptist Church Hanoverbaptistchurch.org

STOP HUNGER NOW

The Meal Packaging event took place on Sunday, Nov. 23 at the KG-YMCA. More than 100 volunteers joined in and packaged, weighed, sealed and boxed $6600. worth of meals. This came to a total of 26,400 meals in a little over 3 hours. Volunteers of all ages came to help help package and box meals for the Stop Hunger Now program. Funds for the food materials are raised through donations. 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 call Lori Deem at 540-709-7495 or email her at lori@journalpress.com. The event is held the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

Local Church Directory**

United Methodist

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Two Rivers Baptist 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.

(540) 775-7247

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

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 7748 Leedstown Rd., Oak Grove, VA 22443 (804) 224-0418 • ourlittlezion.org

We invite you to gather together with us! Sunday School - 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor Earl T. Howerton Jr.

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

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.

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

Help others find your church. Advertise in this space, only $20 per week. Billed monthly. Contact Lori at (540) 709-7495 or email her at lori@journalpress.com

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church Corner of Lossing and Boundary, Colonial Beach

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

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH (804) 443-4168

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.

You're invited to worship with

3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436

Macedonia Baptist Church

“Building God’s Kingdom On Earth”

Meeting at their new church

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.

fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org

Little Ark Baptist Church

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

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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REEDVILLE FISHERMEN’S MUSEUM EVENTS December 13 and 14 Christmas on Cockrell’s Creek 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 and 11a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 Annual tour features five festively decorated homes in historic Reedville. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 on day of tour, to include all houses, museum exhibits, and model railroad. December 13 Santa Arrives 9 a.m. Saturday morning aboard the Elva C., a restored 1922 buyboat, followed by refreshments for the children at the adjacent Bethany UMC. The church’s sanctuary is open to visitors throughout the weekend. The Walker House is open for tours, complete with cookies and punch and Christmas carols played on the original pump organ. December 13 and 14 Festive Holiday Tablescapes 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Dec. 13 and 11 a.m-4 p.m. Sunday Dec. 14. The Northern Neck’s most talented designers have created individually decorated table settings all set for a special festive event. December 13 and 14 Santa’s Workshop 10 a.m.-5p.m. Saturday Dec. 13 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Dec. 14. Across from the Masonic Lodge. Ideal place for last minute gift shopping. Paintings, photographs, jewelry, wood-crafts, quilts, and fiber art. All items by a member of the museum and range from under $5 stocking stuffers, to high end unique gifts over $200. December 13 and 14 Model train exhibit These trains are German Marklin trains, an HO gauge train which runs on a very unique track system with only 2 rails. The main section of the village is the town of Reedville in the 1920’s and 30’s with building which are authentic replicas of the originals. December 13 and 14 Boat tour of Cockrell’s Creek Smith Point Sea Rescues, Buddy Sylvia’s “Fishing Buddy�, and many other private boat owners will dust off their Santa hats and take visitors on a tour. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum 504 Main Street, Reedville. VA Call 804-453-6529 www.rfmuseum.org

Dear Green Talks folks, To keep watch on the moths and have some communication about canker worms over the next few months, I have started a blog about Canker Worms and would love to have your comments and keep a running conversation about these critters as we try to protect our trees. Find it at http:// kinggeorgeva4-h.blogspot.com/ and tell me what you think! Terry Misch- (540) 775-3062

LAST-MINUTE TURKEY TIPS Thanksgiving is upon us so you probably have all your plans settled especially with the turkey. If not, here are a few food safety tips to remember: • Purchasing. There is no difference in quality between a fresh or frozen turkey. A fresh turkey should only be kept in the refrigerator for one to two days before the meal. A whole frozen turkey takes about 24 hours per four to five pounds to thaw in the refrigerator. If you haven’t planned ahead for that, you can thaw it in cold water. Submerge the turkey completely in cold water and change the water every 30 minutes. Don’t submerge it in warm or hot water! That will create the perfect environment for bacteria to grow. • Prepare. You can prepare your turkey in many different ways. Most people prefer oven roasting, however, you can also use an electric roaster oven, deep fat fryer, or an outdoor grill or smoker. The proper temperatures and time necessary will vary with each method, but the goal is the same: A whole turkey is safe when cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F. The ‘pop – up’ indicator is a okay but it is no substitute for a properly calibrated food thermometer. Check the temperature on the thickest part of turkey in multiple spots— including the breast and the inner thigh. • Leftovers. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers as quickly as possible to prevent bacterial growth. Cooked and then refrigerated leftover turkey,

stuffing, and gravy should be used within three to four days. A cooked turkey can be kept in the freezer for about three to four months. Always reheat any leftovers thoroughly to 165°F. • For more Thanksgiving food safety tips, the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline will be open from 8 a.m. to -2 p.m. on Thanksgiving day or go to: www.fsis.usda.gov. Upcoming Events from the Va. Extension office: FAMILIES ARE “DINING INâ€? ON DECEMBER 3 It’s Family and Consumer Sciences Day and folks all around the country are celebrating by “Dining Inâ€? on December 3. You can, too. Prepare and eat a healthy meal together with your family or friends on that day. Show your commitment by signing in and learning more at www.aafcs.org/fcsday. CARING FOR CHLDREN HOLIDAY CLASS This is our last childcare class for the year, so we are celebrating for the holidays. Come join us on Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m.-12p.m. at the Caroline County Community Center to find out about the new programs for childcare providers---kits, curriculum, take-home packets and more. Plus, we will have holiday refreshments and door prizes, too. Pre-registration is required.

Be Proud Be Protected Del. Margaret Ransone has partnered with the Richmond County YMCA Teen Leaders Club, Special Guest Dr. Robyn McDougle, the Virginia State Police, the Richmond and Westmoreland County Sheriffs’ Offices, the Westmoreland Commonwealth’s Attorney, and Drive Smart Virginia to host a “Be Proud, Be Protected� free event on December 10 in Warsaw.

Come out for the chance to hear from safety experts about how to “be protected� when using the Internet, driving, using cell phones, or employing effective self-defense strategies. The event is free and is open to middle schoolers through adults.

* Don’t fall for threats of disconnection of service in exchange for immediate payment * Report suspicious activity to local police or call Dominion at 1-866-DOM-HELP * Be aware that scammers prey on victims at busy and hectic times, including the holiday season

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.

Happy thanksgiving !

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Quarterly Breakfast forum hosted by KG Dept. of Economic Dev. & Tourism. Speaker will be Curry Roberts, President of the F’brg Regional Alliance. For more information, email lthomas@ co.kingggeorge.state.va.us or call (540) 775-9181.

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Third forum on a Joint Land Use Study. 7 p.m. UMW-Dahlgren. Discussion on the study underway for communities around Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. All are invited to review and comment on the issues identified for evaluation. A public draft can be found later this month at www. dahlgrenijus.com

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“The GFWC Woman’s Club of King George will hold its 19th annual Santa Land on Saturday, December 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at 9463 Jefferson Davis Hwy. (across from the Opp Shop and next to the Law Office). This year’s Santa Land will have all the children’s favorites; Santa and Mrs. Claus’ Throne Room, The Snow Princess story time room, a Kids’ Boutique (no adults allowed), stuffed animals waiting to be adopted (for a very small price) and a Kids’ activity room (kids color their favorite characters in the activity room while their parents hold their place in line to see Santa). There are also attractions for the parents at Santa Land; A “Find most anything you want� White Elephant sale, gently used Christmas decorations and special baked goodies for the family or to give as gifts. Our Bake Sale tables feature everything from tins of Christmas cookies to sweet loaf breads, all baked by our members. This year, A Santa Land Cookbook, containing Holiday recipes, will be on sale. The admission is a $1.00 donation. Photos with Santa cost $2.00 each. Please call 540-775-7878 for additional information. For a JOLLY GOOD TIME, bring the children to Santa Land! YOU MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT! TO REGISTER OR FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Deem Journal Press P.O. Box 409 KG VA 22485 TEL: (540) 709-7495 <> FAX: 540-775-4099 <> E-MAIL: lori@journalpress.com

King George AARP will meet Dec. 1

This will be a special holiday event. Turkey & ham will be provided for lunch. Please bring a side dish and/or a dessert to share. Wear your Christmas sweaters as we begin our celebration of the Christmas season. Anyone age 50 or over is welcome to attend these meetings. Not only is there good food, there is good fellowship, information and just plain fun. 11:30 a.m. at the Citizen’s Center, 8076 Kings Hwy. Lunch is at noon. Come meet the new officers for 2015.

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Come and have your picture taken with Santa (or take your own photo); sing Christmas carols on stage; enjoy hot dogs and chili and drink hot chocolate; enjoy pony rides and much more.

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Annual Holly Jolly Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at KGES. KG Farmers’ Market members and crafters will be on site for your holiday purchases. Music by the KGHS Chorus. Good food and more. Free parking, free admission. Sponsored by The Journal. KG Parks & Rec is hosting its annual Breakfast with Santa event. $5 per child. Light breakfast, picture with Santa, Shamrock the Elf Shelf (for children to shop for family and friends), crafts and Reindeer Games. 9-11 a.m. at the Citizen’s Center, 8076 Kings Hwy.

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Come out for the KG County Historical Society’s Christmas event. Starting at 2 p.m. behind the KG Courthouse, there will be games, crafts, vendors and more. Fun for all ages. At 5:30 p.m., there will be the lighting of the county’s Christmas Tree in the front of the courthouse. Come one, come all.

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CB Volunteer Rescue Squad’s annual Christmas Craft Fair. 8 a.m.3 p.m. at CB High School. To rent a vendor space, call Pat at (804) 7615115.

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We will be holding our annual Christmas Dinner on Wednesday, December 17 at Tommy’s Restaurant in Reedville. Cash bar from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30. Tickets are $30.00 incl. tax and tip. Menu choices are as follows: Crab cakes, prime rib, or Stir fry vegetables with jasmine rice. Served with salad, parmesan mashed potatoes, green beans, Derby Chocolate Pecan pie, and beverage. You MUST get your money and reservations in to Kitty Creeth by December 10th. Make checks payable to Northumberland County Democrats and mail to Kitty at 281 Lancelot Drive, Reedville, VA 22539. Her phone # is 804-453-5859. For those who want to, bring an unwrapped gift for Ty’s Friends, any age gift. They hold a Holiday Party for people with disabilities at the Beacon every year.

Monday, Dec. 1

KG Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Bldg on Dahlgren Road. Members will be making Christmas wreaths to adorn county public buildings. Bring useful prunings from your yard. Note: this meeting is a week earlier from the regular schedule. Democrats & Independents are invited to the annual Christmas Dinner at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge on Route 301. Call (540) 775-0903 if you can bring a dish to share, or just come and feel welcome. NN Audubon Society meeting 7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Kilmarnock. Scheduled speaker: Rebekah Martin, Deputy Refuge Manager, Rappahannock River Valley Nat’l Wildlife Refuge.

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Historical society will host first-ever Christmas Festival Phyllis Cook The King George County Historical Society is hosting a Christmas Festival from 2-6 p.m. Dec. 7 outside the courthouse. The group’s president, Jean Hudson, said it could be the beginning of a new tradition. “The idea is to do something together with the community,” she said. “I hope it becomes a custom in the county.” The Christmas event will feature activities and fun for all ages, such as games, face painting, live animals, various vendors and a gourmet hot chocolate stand. A fire truck also is expected to be on display. More than a dozen crafters will provide holiday craft-making for children. A visit by Santa is anticipated, along with carolsinging by church choirs. The county’s annual tree lighting will take place in conjunction with the event at 5:30 p.m. A brass ensemble from King George High School will provide accompaniment for that culminating event. Courthouse parking will be limited to the west side of the courthouse and the west end of the parking lot, with the driveway entrance on the east side closed. Members of the King George High

School NJROTC program will provide direction to assist traffic flow. Parking also is available next door at the Smoot Library, as well as street parking along Route 3. Hudson, a longtime member of the society, began putting plans in place last spring. In early April, she outlined plans for the event in a letter to county officials, asking for use of the area around the courthouse and to schedule the tree lighting as part of the festival. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to provide the citizens of King George a place to celebrate the holiday within their own community,” Hudson said. The Historical Society is partnering with NARFE Premier Federal Credit Union, which is playing a large part in the planning of the event. Proceeds will benefit the King George County Museum and Research Center’s building fund. The museum currently is housed in the old jail in the east end of the courthouse on Route 3. The King George Historical Society was founded in 1987 to collect, preserve and disseminate information and material relating to the history, antiquities and literature of King George. For more information, call Hudson at 540-775-8513.

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Not so fast. The planned closure of the Colonial Beach Medical Center at the end of December has been staved off, and it will be donated to the owners of a nonprofit health clinic in King George. The Community Care Clinic in King George is finalizing a contract with the owners of the Colonial Beach Medical Center to resuscitate the practice in the same location at the beginning of January, or earlier, if necessary. The move came just after it was announced the Colonial Beach Medical Center would close due to financial reasons. “We’re partnering together to make sure there is no lapse in care for Colonial Beach patients,” said Arlene Jacovelli, CEO of Community Care Clinic. “Having integrity and quality in our services is very important to us in King George, and we will continue our focus on high professional standards in Colonial Beach.” Jacovelli said that goes for patient services, as well as for a seamless legal transfer of confidential patient records. Kell Hoovler, president and owner of the Colonial Beach Medical Center, Inc., agreed. He also said those patients who wish to obtain their medical records can come by the office and sign a release form or send a request to P.O. Box 99, Garrisonville, VA 22463. “We’re planning on staying open until the end of the year,” Hoovler said. “There should be a transparent transition for the patients, and that

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The Colonial Beach Medical Center will remain open and have new owners by the beginning of the year. The healthcare facility was set to close, but then was donated to the Community Care Clinic in King George. is our objective.” “The challenges they’ve had there is their continuity of care,” Jacovelli said. “And the margins are getting thinner and thinner to cover expenses.” She is confident her clinic can make it work in that location. “We know there are people there who need services, and we have a different business model,” Jacovelli said.

She also said her clinic accepts more insurance companies than the Colonial Beach Medical Center did. The Community Care Clinic accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Anthem, Tricare and most other insurances, with self-pay patients also welcome. Once the Community Care Clinic takes over the Colonial Beach location, it plans to have at least one doctor on-site at most times, along

with certified medical assistants and walk-in laboratory services. Jacovelli said one of her doctors, Roosevelt Dean, previously worked at the Colonial Beach Medical Center on an on-call basis and seemed to be well-known and liked. “Dr. Dean has a commitment to this region and will be taking a lead in supporting service in Colonial Beach,” Jacovelli said.

County sets hazardous waste disposal day

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King George will have a household hazardous waste disposal day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the King George County Landfill, 10376 Bullock Drive. This is only for residents and their households; no business waste will be accepted. Household hazardous waste, including paints and solvents, computer equipment, televisions and telephones, batteries and light bulbs, will be accepted. Other acceptable items include automotive fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals, aerosol cans, kerosene, insecticides, mercury thermometers, photographic chemicals, lighter fluid, shoe polish, fiberglass epoxy, moth balls, glue, broken or obsolete smoke detectors and toiletry items, such as alcohol-based lotions, nail polish, polish remover, hair relaxers, dyes and permanents.

A draft joint land use study has been posted to the study’s website, www. dahlgrenjlus.com, in preparation for a third public forum on the topic scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Dahlgren campus of the University of Mary Washington off U.S. 301. In addition to comments taken during next week’s forum, written comments also will be accepted as part of a review period until Dec. 15. A comment form is available on the website. The study is for the communities around the Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, including King George and Westmoreland counties in Virginia, and Charles and St. Mary’s counties in Maryland. Its objective is to accommodate growth and development, while at the same time sustaining base missions.

A 40-year-old King George woman was killed last week when her car left the road and struck a tree near the intersection of Mathias Point Road and Albion Drive in King George County. The victim was identified as Gretchen Yee. State Police Sgt. Steve Vick said the accident occurred at 7:24 a.m. Nov. 20, when Yee’s car was traveling west on Mathias Point Road. Yee’s 1999 Honda left the road and struck a tree on the left side of the road, and Yee was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Vick said Yee was the only person in the car, and although the investigation is continuing, speed is being considered a possible factor in the accident.

A King George man was convicted Nov. 21 in Westmoreland County Circuit Court of distribution of a controlled substance. John Hopewell, Jr., 30, who also is facing drug charges in King George County, entered a plea of guilty to the charge. Westmoreland County Commonwealth’s Attorney Julia Sichol said Hopewell was accused of selling $200 worth of cocaine in 2013 to a confidential informant working for the Westmoreland County Sheriff ’s Office. Circuit Court Judge Alfred Swerksy ordered a pre-sentencing report and set sentencing of Hopewell, who has a previous felony conviction, for Feb. 20. Hopewell will remain free on bond until he is sentenced.

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Drifters roll their way into state semi-finals

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Sports Editor Ball possession and defense were the keys to Colonial Beach’s win Nov. 21 against Surry in Dendron. The Drifters (10-2) now must travel to the unfriendly confines of Essex (10-2) for a 7 p.m. Nov. 28 contest.

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The winner of that game will vie for the Regional 1A Championship. The Drifters ran for more than 340 yards, while Surrey had minus-8 on the ground. That huge difference

basically defined the outcome of the game. “We expected to see two running teams,” Drifters’ head coach Scott Foster said. “We played excellent defense; we got a great pass rush from our down 4-5 players. Also, we had great defensive pass coverage from the back end.”

With one player out with injuries, the Drifters’ single-wing offensive package of Andria Turner, Carter Foster, Lamar Lucas, Nick Graves and Cameron Headley controlled the ball for four straight quarters. From the quarterback position, Turner finished the game with 21 carries for 151 yards.

After losing 28-20 to Essex in the final minutes of a game earlier this season, the Drifters are confident the outcome of this week’s game potentially may surprise a few people. “The second time playing Essex may be easier for us; we have nothing to lose,” Foster said. “Everybody in the world is going to pick the Trojans

to beat us. I am telling my kids to go out there with nothing to lose. Give it everything you got, and just have fun.” The last time the Drifters traveled this deep into the playoffs was in 2007, when they lost to Buffalo Gap in the state semi-finals. Buffalo Gap later defeated Clintwood, 28-19, for the state championship.

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Both the King George varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams believe they can go far this season.

New coach faces Slow start dooms W&L, same expectations ends its state title hopes

Washington & Lee senior quarterback Treshaun Brown had his best passing game of the season, hitting The Washington & Lee Eagles got off to a slow start in on nine passes out of 15 attempts for 230 yards and two their second-round home 1A East playoff game against scores. W&L senior running back Dexter Thompson ran for undefeated Parry McCleur of Buena Vista, and it cost 71 yards on 12 carries and scored a touchdown, while them. Behind the running of 210-pound senior halfback power back Marion Pollard ran five times for 31 yards. It was the McCleur running game that carried the Ryheem Dawson, the Fighting Blues rolled to a 21-0 day. Dawson ran for a 71-yard touchdown in the second first-quarter lead in the Nov. 21 contest. Coach Todd Jones’ Eagles got untracked in the sec- quarter and teamed with senior halfback Arthur Logan Fighting Blues ond quarter and were competitive the for 424 yards and six touchdowns for the game. The rest of the way but could not make up powerful Dawson was almost unstoppable as he had McCleur’s fast start. The 13-0 Blues 255 yards on 24 carries. The playoff contest was the first time the two teams will move on the the VHSL semi-finals had faced each other since the 1979 state championship. against undefeated Altavista. Eagles W&L goes home with a final record That year, W&L was undefeated, and McCleur had just of 9-3 for the season. It was the second two losses — the reverse of this year — but McCleur straight year Washington & Lee got won the championship, 20-6. “This was a good year for us,” said W&L Athletic Diknocked out in the second round of rector Malcolm Lewis. “You want to have a team that the playoffs. wins the games they are supposed to win, and we did “We just didn’t get going right away,” Jones said. Dawson, an all-state running back, returned the that.” Next year, W&L will move up to class 2A and will game’s opening kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown and !"#$%&'($)*+%,(-.#/$0%1$.2*03 then bounced off tackles for a seven-yard touchdown have to tackle bigger and tougher teams, but based on run just a few minutes later to put the Blues ahead of a this year’s Eagles’ performance, Lewis is optimistic. The Washington & Lee JV went 8-2 this year and won reeling W&L. Behind the play of Eagles’ junior wide receiver Jarret the Northern Neck District championship. A number Sumiel, W&L put up a valiant fight the rest of the of talented players will be moving to the Eagles’ varsity from that team, and W&L will return talented running game. Sumiel caught seven passes for 204 yards and two back D.J. Weldon, who broke his leg early in the year touchdowns and also ran for a score in the fourth quar- and was lost for the season. “We’ll get D.J. back,” Lewis said. “We will be ter, but the deficit to McCleur was just too great for the competitive.” Eagles to overcome. Richard Leggitt

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Jeremy Jack will have some huge shoes to fill — and a legacy of championships to live up to — if he hopes to be successful as the Foxes’ new winter indoor track and field coach. “Both boys’ and girls’ teams are fielding 40 athletes each; it’s a huge expectation to repeat as winter track conference champions for both teams,” Jack said. “Strong returning core of athletes, but very difficult to replace athletes like Davion Hutt, Fernando De La Rosa, Brittany Williams and Miranda Green.” While the challenges of facing triple-A competition and having to re-

place state qualifying stars will create difficulties, the Foxes have a host of athletes eager to step up and defend the 2013-14 Conference 22 winter track and field boys’ and girls’ championships. After a stellar career that includes State Championship honors and the school record, pole vault standout Jonathan Graham has the skills to return to the state championships and to lead the entire Fredericksburg area. Last season, the Foxes boys’ finished seventh in the VHSL 4A State Championships. As the Foxes’ top distance runner, Jacob Watson hopes to surpass last season’s success with another solid season.

With the addition of cross-country freshman sensation Aubrey Wingeart to the girls’ distance team already led by senior Kristen Hornbaker, King George arguably could have one of the best squads in the region. Hornbaker is attempting to compete in both winter track and field and basketball in the same season for the first time in her athletic career. As for the Foxes’ top point producer, Heidi Colwell, her history of first-place finishes in the hurdles, sprints, relays and pole vault is a major reason the girls’ team placed sixth in the state championship. The Foxes will have their first taste of competition Dec. 6 at the Caroline Ice Breaker Invitational.

Developing KGMS wrestling squad hoping for big things Leonard Banks Sports Editor

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petitions will represent the dream of the Foxes’ wrestling program reaching a milestone from its infancy (recreation and middle school) to the high school level. Since the mid-1990s, Buckwalter and his assistant, Eric Moore, have coached both on the middle school and high school levels. By increasing the level of wrestling awareness, King George will regain their swagger and return to the days of dominating area competition. The last time the Foxes won a district/conference title was in 1995. Thrilled with the turnout of this season’s wresting contingent, Buckwalter also is well aware of the challenges that await him. “This season, there is a little

more of an awareness of what it’s like to wrestle,” Buckwalter said. “Last season, everybody and their brother came out — not knowing what to expect. However, when they did get into it, they realized what it’s all about.” The middle school feeder system is the King George Parks & Recreation-sponsored program, the King George Wrestling Club. Although the Foxes were not able to fill the voids at the heavier weight classes, they have a team of 29 athletes hungry to make their mark. Their first match of the season is Dec. 2 at Locust Grove Middle School. The Foxes will host Floyd T. Binns Dec. 17. The time for both matches is 4:30 p.m.

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KG doles out fall sports awards Staff report The sports programs at King George High School continue to excel. On Nov. 18, the athletic department honored its studentathletes during the annual Fall Sports Awards. The season brought out the best in Fox athletics. While the golf team won its second consecutive Conference 22 Championship, the girls’ cross-country team continued to build on its dynasty with a fourth straight Conference/ District Championship. Although the varsity football team struggled with injuries and woes of rebuilding, its junior varsity cohorts won their way to a second straight championship. After finishing a close second at the Battlefield and Conference 22 Championships, the King George cheerleading team won the Region 4A North Cheer Championship. In addition, the Foxes went on to finish sixth in the VHSL State Championship. The field hockey team finished the second half of the season strong, finishing with an overall record of 9-9 and a berth in the postseason. Six members of the team were voted All-Conference. 2014 Fall Sports Awards Volleyball Offensive player of the year: Andrea Wine Defensive player of the year: Lauren Howard

JV Coach’s Award: Caroline Amos JV Coach’s Award: Libbie Wells Cross-Country MVP: Jacob Watson MVP: Aubrey Wingeart C o a c h’s Aw a r d : William Stevenson Coach’s Award: Nicole Brem JV MVP: Abraham Martinez JV MVP: Lilia Flatley JV Coach’s Award: Kyle Kraisser JV Coach’s Award: Michelle Pham Football Offensive player of the year: Jordan Aley Defensive player of the year: Devonte Bea JV Offensive player of the year: Deon Williams JV Defensive player of the year: Kyree Garrett Cheer: MVP: Carley Johnson Coach’s A w a r d : Cheyenne Mounts JV MVP: Olivia Pepin JV Coach’s Award: Melanie Engelson Field Hockey ’82 Cup: Brittany Halsey Most improved player: Kaylyn Saguid JV Coach’s Award: McKenna Newton JV Coach’s Award: Jenna Andrews Golf MVP: Devin Drake Coach’s Award: Andrew Berry

KG Elite finishes second in state The King George Youth Elite Foxes recently finished their season as Virginia AAU state runner-up. The Foxes have sent a team to the State Championship game in each of its first two seasons. The team started the season with a 12-0 loss to the Central Virginia Hurricanes from Chesterfield, before going on a six-game winning streak and finishing the season 6-2. The players and coaches focused

on the fundamentals of blocking and tackling throughout the season, while mixing in different offensive and defensive adjustments to focus on the strengths of their personnel. The improvements and hard work paid off as the team earned a trip to the State Championship by upsetting the same Central Virginia Hurricanes team, 12-6, in the semi-finals at King George High School. The King George Youth Elite 8U

Foxes players were Brett Barrett, Mason Barrett, Anthony Bell, Joshua Cornwell, Cameron Frazier, Jamere Hopewell, Kayla Mattey, Jacob Mattey, Jacob Maxey, Trey’chon Moore, Walker Norton, Jabari Parker, Akeem Peyton, Steven Reckard, Austin Rose, Matthew Sokolowski and Mekhai White. In other action, the Central Virginia Hurricanes won the 10U State Championship versus the Fredericksburg Canes.  The 12U

Fredericksburg Canes finished their state championship with a victory versus the Rich City Spiders. Their only defeat was a 28-8 loss to the 12U King George Youth Elite Foxes. The 14U Central Virginia Hurricanes defeated the Orange Crusaders to capture back to back championships. For more information about the King George Youth Elite Foxes, please visit www.facebook.com/ KgFoxesEliteYouthFootball.

Drifters, Eagles dominate all-conference football team Richard Leggitt The Colonial Beach Drifters and the Washington & Lee Eagles had 28 players named to the 1A East All-Conference football team. The two Northern Neck rivals from Westmoreland County both made the VHSL playoffs in 2014. Colonial Beach had six players

selected to the all-conference offensive team, and W&L had five players selected. Colonial Beach had 12 players chosen for the all-conference defensive team, and W&L had five players chosen. Named first team all-conference on offense were center Darin Jones of Colonial Beach, tackle

Kenny Ashdown of W&L, tight end Dez’ John Parker of Colonial Beach, running back Lamar Lucas of Colonial Beach, wide receiver Jarret Sumiel of W&L and kicker Jake Daiger of W&L. Selected for first team allconference on defense were defensive end Carter Foster of Colonial Beach, defensive

lineman Nick Graves of Colonial Beach, linebacker Lamar Lucas of Colonial Beach, defensive back Jarret Sumiel of W&L and defensive back Andrai Turner of Colonial Beach. The first team punter was Nick Graves of Colonial Beach, and first team utility player was Carter Foster. Graves was selected as the

defensive lineman of the year, and Colonial Beach Coach Scott Foster was named Coach of the Year. The all-conference 2nd team offense included: Guard Brandon Buzby, tackle West Virgil and wide receiver Mike Mothershead of Colonial Beach, as well as running backs Dexter Thompson and Marion Pollard of W&L.

The all-conference second team defense included: defensive end Tyler Head, defensive lineman Dez’ John Parker and defensive backs Ryan Thomas and Alonzo Turner of Colonial Beach. From W&L, linebacker Keith Johnson and defensive back Linwood Newman were named to the second team all-conference defense.

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Outdoors Report and deeper can yield some nice crappie at this time of year. You also will pick up some chunky bass with large minnows. High Point Marina at Lake Anna reports fishing still is good but has slowed down some. Likely the very cold weather we had put the fish into slower mode. Crappie action can be had on small minnows, grubs and jigs; bass will still hit on jerkbaits and suspending baits in deeper water except on warming trends, when they will go shallower. Striper action is good all over the lake now, but anglers are finding fish deeper on cold days. Sassy shads, jigging spoons and live bait are the best choices. Saltwater: Capt. Ryan Rogers reports great rockfish action. Many of the fish are more than 32 inches now, and anglers are beginning to troll for some of them. Some days, the birds stay thick over the fish, pointing the way to good fishing. The lower Potomac is quite good for rockfish now, too. Troll umbrellas, or cast into the fray if you can find the fish feeding.

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from the local herd. When necessary, Proctor walked the students through the reasoning for management decisions, such as lowering the deer herd numbers by creating more doe day harvests so there were less agricultural or landowner conflicts, or reducing doe days so the deer herd could rebound after disease outbreaks such as hemorrhagic disease. In fact, Proctor took time to explain how the disease impacts the deer herd and what generally happens afterwards. He touched on food availability and how that impacts hunter sightings, and genetics, including pie bald deer, albino deer and larger and smaller racks. Most of the participants were a bit surprised to learn that trying to wipe out every coyote they see usually will do little to reduce the numbers, as coyotes reproduce more in response to their numbers lowering. In fact, Proctor noted that taking out the alpha male coyote actually may trigger more coyote pups being born. Another topic that surprised many participants dealt with black bears. Proctor told of a study done about black bear attacks that showed the majority of the attacks were done by male bears, not female bears. He said the idea was that mother bears often will try to move their cubs away from danger, not attack the threat unless the threat was very close and imminent. The youth learned black bears in Virginia do not actually hibernate for months but may only sleep for a short time. The club has a regular after-school attendance number in the lower 20’s. Students who attend meetings get to learn about a variety of things, ranging from wildlife biology, fisheries, land management, tracking, game calling, ethics, safety in the outdoors and hunting.

The rut has waned, but some bucks are still seeking unbred does. They still will come to doe bleats and buck grunts, so keep using those calls. I tried duck hunting Saturday morning on Machadoc Creek, but no duck hunting appeared to be taking place, or other hunters were having the same experience we were -- no birds. Squirrels appear to be more abundant, or at least easier to see. Time to get out the .22 rifles for some squirrel stew. Fishing Fishing still is quite good overall. Rockfish and crappie are the main attractions. Rappahannock River: We had anecdotal reports of crappie being caught. Try the stretch of the river from Hopyard to Fredericksburg. No report on largemouth. This is the time of year that some very big smallmouth can be caught in the upper river. Expect to be able to catch enough catfish for supper using cutbait. Potomac River: Aquia Creek is a good place to fish for crappie now. You might bump into a few yellow perch while using minnows if fishing on the bottom. Bass angling is decent, but you need to slow down presentations and fish crawfish colors. Inland waters: Pond action was slower this past week as it was so cold. Fishing slower

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Is the fracking boom in Virginia in for a bust? There is no business quite as boom and bust as the oil and gas industry. A trend develops, high prices seem to be the wave of the future, massive investments are made, and then oops, things change and for a little while at least it’s a bust. This has happened so many times that it’s possible to David S. Kerr lose count. When it comes to oil prices, coal sands, and fracking, the same thing may be happening again. Oil prices have fallen 20 percent since August. What’s more, it’s likely they’re going to stay down. On top of that,

prices for natural gas aren’t expected to increase as much as some had forecast. Could this impact the future of fracking and in particular the prospects of future exploration in our region. The answer is “maybe.” This kind of thing happens a lot. I have an inheritance from my great grandfather for the mineral rights on about 100 acres of property near Sistersville, W. Va. This property has seen several booms and busts. In 1890, my great-grandfather was a West Virginia dirt farmer. This was how he always referred to himself. However, during the 1890s, thanks to a terrific boom in the demand for oil, he was making as much as $500 a week on royalties from the wells on his property. That was a fortune in those days. The drilling continued for several years and

What do you think? Weigh in on the fracking debate by writing us a letter to news@ journalpress.com the money rolled in. He invested, bought a farm, as he said, “on flat land,” in Ohio and enjoyed the revenues as long as they lasted. The wells took about three years to play out. Drilling technology in those couldn’t go much beyond 500 feet. So ended the boom. Then came World War I. By then, cars were common and oil exploration technology allowed deeper drilling. Great Granddad Louis had another surge of unexpected cash. That boom, as easier to recover oil was found in the West, faded away almost as quickly as it had begun. he third boom would be a

while in coming. In the 1970s during the oil embargos, Esso (they weren’t Exxon yet) offered my great granddad’s heirs a lease. They never did anything with the property, but I remember how much I appreciated the quarterly payments. This was not really a boom, but it almost was. However, by the 1980s, it was bust again. The Middle East Oil crisis was over. There is a lesson starting to emerge isn’t there? Namely, don’t count your booms before they happen and always expect a bust. Now, flash forward to 2011. Thanks to a thoughtful cousin who kept up the tax payments, the mineral rights are still in the family. This time, a Pennsylvania energy company, preparing to do extensive fracking work on this little corner of the Marcellus shale offered a sizable sum for

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These are limited-benefit plans that are sold directly to consumers online or through telemarketing. They are often cheap options if you’re in dire need of insurance. In general, they are inexpensive because they significantly cap the amount they’ll pay out on a procedure or doctor visit. Or you may be limited to the number of visits

PPO Preferred provider organizations generally cost a little more in terms of out-of-pocket expenses for the subscriber, partially because there is a larger network of providers. Also, PPOs tend to make out-of-network care easier. People tend to choose PPOs when they desire a little more freedom in their healthcare choices, including no need for referrals. However, this freedom does come at a higher cost and you may need to handle some of your own filing of claims and figuring out bills and coverage amounts. You may also have to pay an annual deductible before insurance kicks in.

only make sense when fuel prices can guarantee the return needed to make it worthwhile. Unfortunately, it may be a victim of its own success. The sudden surge in oil, from Canadian shale, fracking that’s already occurring in places like North Dakota, Texas and other parts of the Marcellus shale are dampening interest in a large scale expansion of fracking elsewhere. At least for the time being. That’s not to say fracking is going to come to a halt. It probably won’t, but in places where work hasn’t begun yet, things may slow down. This might possibly include the Taylorsville Basin. Our prospects of of a local oil boom, if not headed for a bust, may at least be taking a breather.

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a lease along with regular percentages on revenues. All the heirs said yes and appreciated the payments. What’s more we could hear the jingle of those annual revenues coming in. But, wait, aren’t we overdue for a bust? We’re not sure yet, but rumors, reports, and phone calls are indicating that maybe the exploration company wants to slow down. Fracking is expensive. The process involves using chemically treated water at high pressure to loosen subterranean shale in order to retrieve both petroleum and natural gas. Individual costs for just one well are in the range of $5 to $7 million. This doesn’t count the related infrastructure costs. The economics of using this enhanced method of recovery are sound, but they

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of King George, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in King George County, Virginia, as follows: 2 acres, more or less, west side of Wilmont Road, Tax Map ID No. 4130D; more particularly described in Will Book 18 at Page 280 and in Deed Book 67 at Page 135. It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of Mark D. Norris, whose last known addresses are15150 Locust Point, King George, VA 22485 and 17436 Wilmont Road, King George, VA 22485; and that any heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the defendant(s) named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and the Parties Unknown and/or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before December 04, 2014 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause. Entered this 10th day of November, 2014 Clerk, Circuit Court of the County of King George, VA

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF KING GEORGE COUNTY COUNTY OF KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA Complainant, v. HEIRS AT LAW OF MELVINA P. GALLAHAN, et al. Defendants,

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ORDER OF PUBLICATIONS The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of King George, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in King George County, Virginia, as follows: 0.874 acres, more or less, Improved, 10490 Lambs Creek Church Road, Tax Map ID No. 22-22; more particularly described in Deed Book 58 at Page 88 and Will Book 13 at Page 205

Town of Colonial Beach Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Colonial Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at 5:30 PM in the Colonial Beach Town Center located at 22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia, to consider the certification and recommendation of:

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NOTICE TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH TAXPAYERS The 1st half of the Real Estate Taxes for fiscal year 2014/2015 and 2014 Personal Property taxes are due December 5, 2014. Our physical location is 315 Douglas Avenue, Colonial Beach, Va. 22554. Our mailing address is: PO Box 450, Colonial Beach, Va. 22443. There is NO DROP BOX at the old Town Hall location or at the new Douglas Avenue location. The bills have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 804-224-7183. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to see that the proper tax bill is received and paid on time.

If there is a question about the property assessment listed on your bill, please call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-493-0113. Property is assessed by the Commissioner of the Revenue. The Treasurer’s Office cannot make corrections to the assessments, they only collect as assessed. If there is a question concerning delinquency, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 804-224-7183. Please take the time to check the mailing address on each bill and correct, if necessary, with the Treasurer’s Office.

Joan H. Grant Chief Financial Officer

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 15060 Kings Highway, King George, VA 22485 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated March 2, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 0584, Page 656 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for King George County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $133,000.00. 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 that certain tract of parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Shiloah Magisterial District, King George County, Virginia, as shown by a plat of survey made by W.H. Troakle, R.S. dated November 30, 1921 and spread among the land records of King George County, Virginia, in Deed Book 38 at page 391. The tract of parcel of land herein conveyed is the same real estate that was conveyed to George Louis Holmes and Garnett Louise Holmes, jointly with the right of survivorship, by Codell Brooks and wife, by deed dated November 7, 1963 and duly recorded among the land records of King George County, Virginia in Deed Book 89 at page 414. Containing 1.24 AcreBeing the same premises conveyed to George Lewis Holmes and Virginia E. Holmes, husband and wife from George Lewis Holmes and Virginia E. Holmes by a deed dated 11/17/1978 and recorded 11/27/1978 in 139/12 in the King George County Clerk’s Office. Address: 15060 Kings Highway, King George, VA 22485.PARCEL ID: 40-48, and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

Entered this 10th day of November, 2014

Clerk, Circuit Court of the County of King George, VA I ASK FOR THIS:

Any persons desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the above is hereby invited to be present at the Public Hearing. A complete copy of ZOA-05-2014/Ordinance #656 can be obtained from on file the Department of Planning & Community Development, 905 McKinney Blvd., Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443.

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.

The Town of Colonial Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 4, 2014, in the Colonial Beach Town Center located at 22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia, to consider the following: Beginning at 5:30 p.m. 1. ZOA-06-2014 (ORDINANCE 658): AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF COLONIAL BEACH BY DELETING FROM CHAPTER 7, “BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE II, “BUILDING CODE,” SECTION 7-29, “FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, SECTION 7-30, “PURPOSE,” SECTION 7-31, “APPLICABILITY,” SECTION 7-32, “COMPLIANCE & LIABILITY,” SECTION 7-33, “ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS,” SECTION 7-34, “SEVERABILITY,” SECTION 7-35, “DEFINITIONS,” SETION 7-36, “DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICTS,” SECTION 7-37, “OFFICIAL ZONING MAP,” 7-38, “DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGES,” SECTION 7-39, “INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES,” SECTION 7-39.1, “PERMIT AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS,” SECTION 7-39.2, “GENERAL STANDARDS,” SECTION 7-39.3, “SPECIFIC STANDARDS,” SECTION 7-39.4, “STANDARDS FOR APPROXIMATED FLOODPLAIN,” SECTION 7-39.5, “STANDARDS FOR THE SPECIAL FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT,” SECTION 7-39.6, “STANDARDS FOR THE FLOODWAY DISTRICT,” SECTION 7-39.8, “STANDARDS FOR THE SHALLOW FLOODING DISTRICT,” SECTION 7-39.8, “STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS,” SECTION 7-39.9, “STANDARDS FOR THE COASTAL HIGH HAZARD DISTRICT,” SECTION 7-39.10, “VARIANCES; FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED,” SECTION 7-39.11, “EXISTING STRUCTURES IN FLOODPLAIN AREAS” AND AMENDING ARTICLE 21, FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT, BY REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 21 FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT, WITH ARTICLE 21 FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT. THE PURPOSE OF THIS TEXT AMENDMENT IS TO UPDATE THE FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT AS PRESCRIBED BY NEW FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) REGULATIONS, AND THE ADOPTION OF REVISED FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS. ADDITIONALLY, ARTICLE 20, DEFINITIONS WILL BE AMENDED WITH ADDED AND/OR UPDATED DEFINITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEMA REQUIREMENTS. THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS WILL BE ADDED AND/OR UPDATED: APPURTANANT OR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, BASE FLOOD, BASE FLOOD ELEVATION, BASEMENT, BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, COASTAL A ZONE, DEVELOPMENT, ELEVATED BUILDING, ENCROACHMENT, EXISTING CONSTRUCTION, FLOOD OR FLOODING, FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS (FIRM), FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY (FIS), FLOODPLAIN OR FLOOD-PRONE AREA, FLOOD-PROOFING, FLOODWAY, FREEBOARD, HIGHEST ADJACENT GRADE, HISTORIC STRUCTURE, HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING ANALYSIS, LETTERS OF MAP CHANGE(LOMC), LETTER OF MAP AMENDMENT (LOMA), LETTER OF MAP REVISION (LOMR), CONDITIONAL LETTER OF MAP REVISION (CLOMR), LOWEST ADJACENT GRADE, LOWEST FLOOR, MANUFACTURED HOME, MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION, MEAN SEA LEVEL, NEW CONSTRUCTION, POST-FIRM STRUCTURES, PRE-FIRM STRUCTURES, PRIMARY FRONTAL DUNE, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, REPETATIVE LOSS STRUCTURE, SEVERE REPETATIVE LOSS STRUCTURE, SHALLOW FLOODING AREA, SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA, START OF CONSTRUCTION, STRUCTURE, SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE, SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT, VIOLATION, AND WATERCOURSE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE IS TO ADD AND AMEND DEFINITIONS TO THE ORDINANCE AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) REGULATIONS. Any persons desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the above is hereby invited to be present at the Public Hearing. A complete copy of ZOA-06-2014/Ordinance #656 can be obtained from on file the Department of Planning & Community Development, 905 McKinney Blvd., Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443.

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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.

ORDERED that the parties herein and the Parties Unknown and/or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before December 04, 2014 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause.

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Town of Colonial Beach Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING

OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ZOA-05-2014/ORDINANCE #656

It appearing that an affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of the Heirs at Law of Melvina P. Gallahan, whose last known address is c/o William Gallahan, 348 Blackberry Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401 and c/o William Gallahan, P.O. Box 1273, Swainsboro, GA 30401; and that any heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the defendant(s) named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby

Margaret F. Hardy (VSB #38555) Sands Anderson PC P.O. Box 907 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907 (540) 373-2504 telephone

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If your real estate taxes are escrowed, please mail the extra copy provided in your bill to your mortgage company. If you receive a supplemental bill and your taxes are escrowed, you must also mail it to your mortgage company. Mortgage companies do not always pay supplemental bills so you must call them to verify. 11/19/14, 11/26/14

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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 $20,000.00, 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 11/19/14, 11/26/14

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Local Scouts in the news A collector of Victorian furniture, who moved to the Northern Neck from Richmond, purchased this sofa at a local antiques shop. She took the piece to a prison where inmates were learning the upholstery trade, and chose this fabric for the cover. She comments that the prison has ceased the program. The sofa’s frame is walnut, and it retains the original finish Henry Lane and brass Hull casters. As Victorian sofas go, this one is a nice example, dating from 1850.. Having the original finish and casters is increasingly rare to find, as many similar pieces have been refinished, and casters have been lost in moving. The original fabric almost certainly was black mohair, which virtually never has

survived. The present fabric goes well with the piece. This sofa is similar to one in Abraham Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois. The lines are good, and for a short sitting, it probably is comfortable, but not for watching the Super

FREDERICKSBURG 6th Annual HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW 250 Vendors Expected

Fredericksburg Expo Center Toys for Tots will be on hand: Bring unwrapped toy and get an additional $1 off admission Coupon

Bowl. At present, Victorian furniture is not as popular as it was a generation ago. Granted, collectors still purchase it, but they are not numerous. This piece was part of a parlor suite, consisting of a lady’s chair, gentleman’s chair, and two or four side chairs. Finding a complete set is unusual, as families often divided the sets as generations came forth. Given its good size and shape, this sofa is worth $400, but 40 years ago, the value would have been significantly higher. Today, Victorian pieces serve as interesting accents, but seldom constitute an entire house or room setting. Here in the Northern Neck, one of the great collectors of Victoriana in the middle of the last century was Alice Newton Rollins in Colonial Beach. She filled her house with some of the finest Victorian pieces available and was an everpresent figure at local auctions. She only bought the best, and she lived in a veritable museum. After her death and that of her husband, the collection was sold at auction. Henry Lane Hull and his wife, Lisa, operate Commonwealth Antiques and Appraisals, Inc. at 5150 Jessie duPont Hwy. in Wicomico Church, VA. Write to him at P.O. Box 35, Wicomico Church, VA 22579 or e-mail questions to henrylanehull@ commonwealthantiques.com. Happy Antiquing!

SPL Austin Norris holds the plaque given to his grandmother, Kitty Norris, for 30 years of service to Scouts.. Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family, food and being thankful. Leaders for the troop were recognized by Scoutmaster Musselman, presenting certificates to Steve Lee, Missey Lee, Joe Meler, Mark Phipps, Stephanie Berry, Arlene McKenzie and Patrick Simmons and had a special presentation for Committee Chair Kitty Norris for her 30 years of service to Scouts. The award was read and presented by SPL Aus-

tin Norris, who is Kitty's grandson. The troop had a few awards to present, with Andrew Brown earning his Tenderfoot Rank; Zack McMann earning his 1st Class; Parker Lee earning his camping merit badge and Austin Norris earning Citizenship in Community. The Troop is holding a Pasta Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 13 to help raise funds for summer camp and trip to Philmont in

Colonial Beach Cub Pack 258 Webelos earned Citizen, Scholar pins and other awards, Cub Pack 258, Troop and Sea Scouts of 258 and the local Girl Scout Troop all gathered together for their annual Thanksgiving Feast. Everyone came together as one big family, bringing food to share and a few stories and awards to make a fun time. In total, 97 people came together with turkey and ham on which to feast.

The Pack’s Tigers, Drake Roop, Justin Knott and George Thomas earned their bobcats.

Cub Scouts recognized their volunteer leaders with certificates and a thank you to: Stephanie Berry as Committee Chair; Veronica Reynolds as Treasurer; Joseph Meler as Wolf & Tiger Leader; Wesley and Kim Melson as Bear Leaders; Steve Haug and Kitty Norris as Webelos Leaders. Before dinner, Steve Haug helped the Webelos shoot their rocket off to

Schlemm - Houck

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The Songs of Christmas!! During the week of December 15th thru 20th, 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. Several Local Churches Will Meet Here At The Peoples Community Bank Montross Branch To Sing Christmas Carols! All Are Invited to Come Join in The Celebration of Christmas Participating Churches: December 15th • Welcome Grove Baptist Church December 16th • Galilee Baptist Church Voices of Joy December 17th • Siloam Baptist Church December 18th • Nomini Baptist Church December 19th • Currioman Baptist Church Hot Chocolate, Hot Cider & Christmas Spirit To Warm Your Souls!

2016. The dinner will be held at the Colonial Beach Baptist Church, and tickets are $15 per person. If you live within the town limits, dinners can be delivered. The menu consists of: Caesar Salad; Minestrone Soup; either Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo, Lasagna or Spaghetti & Meat Sauce; with dessert being Chocolate Mousse Cake and served with a drink. Submitted by Kitty Norris

Roderick & Laurie Schlemm are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Kateland Clare Marie to Bradley Steven Houck, son of Thomas E. and Bonnie S. Houck. Nuptials took place at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg, VA, on Saturday, November 1, 2014, followed by the wedding reception at Rokeby Mansion in King George, VA. The bride is the grandMr. and Mrs. Brad Houck daughter of Clare Gardner and the late Col. L. F. Gardner. The couple was also blessed to have Rose-Marie Schlemm, grandmother of the bride, and Norma Houck, grandmother of the groom to celebrate their special day. Maid of Honor was Eleanor Bowen. Bridesmaids were Joanne Kaiman Kimberly Czech and Celia Adkins. Best Man was Tracy Rollins, Jr. Groomsmen were Tod Schlemm, Thomas Houck, Jr. and Spencer Kasper. Flower Girl was Claire Kaiman. Reader was Angela Williams.

complete earning their Scientist pin. Jake Jack, Wayne Shepherd, Hunter Norris, Kyle Haley, Alex Watson, Ben Watson, Stevie Haug and Jonathan Danchack all got to launch off their rockets with awe. Some of the Webelos also earned their Citizen and Scholar pins, as well as the Astronomy and Citizen belt loops. Bears earned a few awards, with Dakota Monroe and Sebastian Carrion earning their Bobcat, and Brady Melson, Jakob Reynolds and Luke McMann earning Marbles and Music belt loops and pins. Tigers Drake Roop, George Thomas and Trey Tenoeve earned their Bobcats. Submitted by Kitty Norris

Did you know? According to Giving USA, 72 percent of all U.S. charitable giving comes from individuals. Only 6 percent of charitable giving in the United States comes from corporations, and an additional 15 percent comes from foundations. Retention of charitable donors can be difficult, as only around 20 percent of donors give from year to year. However, those who are happy with the nonprofit’s efforts are likely to give between 10 and 12 percent more in individual donations if they are provided with what they need from the charity. Charities that fully disclose how donations are being used are likely to see bigger retention rates than those that don’t.

Remember..... Shop Local for the Holidays

44th ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HISTORIC HOMES Saturday, December 13, 2014 & Sunday, December 14, 2014 • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day Evening Tour & Cocktail Party • Saturday, December 13, 2014 Tour: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cocktail Party: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Featured Homes/Attractions this year: 101 Pitt Street • 1303 Caroline Street (The Schooler House Bed & Breakfast) 1304 Caroline Street (Rising Sun Tavern) • 1316 Caroline Street 1518 Caroline Street • 1601 Caroline Street

Tickets: www.hffi.org - HFFI Office (540) 371-4504 Fredericksburg Visitor Center (540) 373-1776 • Spotsylvania Visitor Center (540) 507-7090 25 30 Expresso (540) 368-2101, (400 Princess Anne St.) • Amy’s Café (540) 373-3663, (103 W. Cambridge St.) Mail or bring this ad to the HFFI Office, 1200 Caroline St., for $2.00 off your ticket! This deal good ONLY at the HFFI office. Credit cards accepted ONLY at the HFFI office or by calling (540) 371-4504.

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