02/11/2015 King George VA Journal

call of champions

more tourism sought

new laws coming?

the KG boys’ and girls’ swim teams win conference crown at meet in warrenton.

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area officals are hoping to attract more tourists to king george county.

state legislature mulling several bills that would impact outdoorsmen.

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Despite protests, school still to start earlier School board members defend their decision Phyllis Cook There will be no change to the approved school calendar for next year.

School will start Aug. 24 and end June 3, 2016.

King George School Board members received some complaints

after their unanimous vote Jan. 26 to start and end the school year earlier than in the past.

Chairman John Davis and school board member Ken Novell each said they received eight complaints.

Those two were on either end of the spectrum Feb. 9, with Davis adamant about wanting to keep the new calendar and Novell making a failed motion to change it.

Three parents spoke during the meeting, each with a different view.

Cindy Myers specified several studies citing “no academic benefit to an early school start date.”

Myers urged reconsideration, adding many people were unaware of the calendar survey of potential dates that the division did.

Dana Sevier said she didn’t get the message about the survey, though she receives other messages though the system the division uses to contact parents.

Sevier also said the August start would be a problem for their family vacation.

Justin Grimes said he was angry about the decision because it was one of the reasons his family moved from Maryland after it tried an early

start date.

“My children have plans that week and will not go to school,” Grimes said. “You need to correct it.”

Davis said he asks every year if the division is eligible for an earlier start.

He said it gives more instructional time before standardized tests and two more weeks of instruction before advance placement exams.

He also said it lines up better with dates for summer college programs for students wishing to participate.

Board member Mike Rose said he preferred having school

love is all around

Local couples have found the secret to success

Middle school will be enlarged Phyllis Cook The King George School Board has made a decision to enlarge the King George Middle School to accommodate shifting the sixth grades from the division’s three elementary schools.

The plan is to free up space for growth at the elementary schools for students in kindergarten through fifth grades and postpone the need for a fourth elementary school for a few more years, officials said.

Two options have been considered for more than a year with talk of having a study done to help officials decide.

The rejected option – first broached in 2005 and discussed every couple of years -- was to renovate and expand the former middle school building, which closed in 2009, into a singlegrade school for sixth-graders.

The unanimous decision to instead expand the current middle school was made Jan. 26 after a recommendation from Superintendent Rob Benson.

“I do believe it would be more prudent for the school division to advocate to expand the current middle school to house sixth-grade classrooms division-wide,” Benson said.

Benson said it would be far less costly to expand the middle school instead of incurring higher annual costs for personnel and utilities at a separate building.

He also suggested the former middle school building continue to be utilized by the county’s Parks and Recreation Department and held in reserve until it is needed for renovation into a fourth

Love.

Exciting and new.

Or inspiring and familiar.

Either way, Valentine’s Day is a day for people in love to express that emotion to those most dear in their lives. Whether that couple are newlyweds or closing in on their golden anniversary, their stories can serve as inspirations to the rest of us.

Our region is home to several such Valentine’s-themed stories; here are a few. lifetime of love

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it. I feel bad about that.”

Board member Kristin Tolliver said she agreed with all points made.

“I sympathize with plans and challenges people have for the first year because it is new,” Tolliver said.

“The majority of people did vote for that pre-Labor Day start.”

Board member T.C. Collins said he believed there is an academic benefit to an earlier school start.

“I researched all the data that was available on the Internet I could locate,” he said. “I have to base it on what I feel is best for the children.”

Sixth-grade classes will be shifted to it

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Young couples looking for the secret to a long and loving marriage this Valentine’s Day could take a few tips from Tony and Peggy Loconti, of Colonial Beach, who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this year.

“The secret is our faith and perseverance,” Peggy said.

“And, tolerance and understanding each other,” Tony added.

The Loconti’s have made that formula work and built a successful life together since they met as high school seniors in Utica, N.Y. “Tony’s friend was dating my sister, that’s how we met,” Peggy said.

“And, now we are brother-in-law and sister-in-law and both couples are still together,” Tony said.

The Loconti’s married five months after graduating from high school.

Tony attended community college and took a job as a patrolman with the Utica Police Department. The couple lived for seven years in Utica and both their son and daughter were born there.

Tony then accepted a job in Northern Virginia, where he worked for the Fairfax County Police Department for 21 years before retiring as a lieutenant.

“I did just about everything,” Tony said.

Peggy raised the family while working as a secretary for the same firm for 26 years.

get out earlier in June. He also addressed charges about something underhanded with the survey.

“As for accusations in some e-mails we got that this was all rigged, that’s absolutely ludicrous,” Rose said. “This board tries to be as transparent as possible.”

Novell asked to have the topic back on the agenda.

“I think there are a lot of good reasons to move this to pre-Labor Day,” Novell said. “However, we did this quickly. I personally would like to apologize for not asking we consider this again before voting on

elementary school in a few years, maybe with an expanded pre-school program at the same location.

Adding onto the existing middle school will place sixth-grader in the same school with the seventh and eighth grades, a traditional organization in Virginia.

The decision was announced to the board of supervisors Jan. 27 during a joint meeting; they were in full agreement.

Supervisor Joe Grzeika was glad division officials jettisoned the previous idea for the closed school building.

“The idea of only making it a sixthgrade school really made no sense,” he said.

The expansion project is expected to be discussed by the school board again prior to adding it to the division’s capital improvement request list. That will occur sometime this spring for the coming year’s submission to the county administrator.

There currently are 12 classes of sixth grade in the elementary schools, with five at King George Elementary, three at Potomac and four at Sealston.

Those classrooms average about 25 students each.

The number of classrooms must be decided, along with what else might be included for renovation. Benson said the re-use of the former vocational building could be an option.

School board members discussed potentially placing a new wing on the north side of the building where modular classroom trailers previously had been placed when the building was a high school.

Phyllis Cook Photo courtesy of Trusted Exposures Photography

Elizabeth Taylor, head of the King George YMCA, and her husband, Barry, met at a YMCA executives summit.

A plan to renovate and expand the former middle school, which closed in 2009, into a school for sixth-graders only was rejected.

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The origin, evolution of Valentine’s Day Have you ever wondered just what kind of saint possibly could be responsible for Valentine’s Day? Come on, when you think of all that goes on at Valentine’s Day — from all the romantic greeting cards David S. Kerr to the Victoria Secret special surprise gifts — I have a tough time imagining the saint who could be behind it all. All I can say is that he must have been quite a guy, or at the very least not your average saint.

So, I got curious. Just who was St. Valentine, and how in the world did he become associated with all that goes with St. Valentine’s Day? According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, a good place to go

when you’re looking for saints and their histories, there are actually three St. Valentines listed as potential candidates. Two were in Rome, and both ran afoul of the Pagan Roman authorities, and the third was martyred in Africa, and alas almost nothing is known about him.

This information may seem a bit sparse, but that’s generally the case when it comes to some of the early saints. Getting sainthood in those days was a little less rigorous than it is today and the lack of documentation and a formal recording system for saintly deeds makes it difficult to get much of a bead on their history.

However, one of those Valentines, a rather feisty priest who lived in Rome, looks like a possible candidate for the St. Valentine‘s day legacy. He was known for helping Christian martyrs who were being persecuted by the Roman Emperor (Marcus Aurelis) Claudius II. Valentine it seems, not only hid

martyrs, he also, in defiance of Roman orders, conducted marriages. In pagan Rome, and this was about 30 years before the first Christian Emperor Constantine, Christian ceremonies and practices — including weddings — were prohibited.

However, Valentine wasn’t abiding by the Roman rules and kept on performing weddings for members of his flock. Before too long, the Roman authorities had their fill of the marrying priest. He was arrested for his crimes and executed.

His defiance of the order on marriages is possibly where his association with romance and lovers began to emerge. A few years after his death, Pope Julius I, so impressed by the priest’s commitment to his convictions, dedicated a church to him in a place called Porta del Popolo in Italy.

That’s about where the official history of the churchman known as St. Valentine ends. For the more lively

aspects of Valentine’s Day, we need to turn back to the Romans.

There was a pagan feast, called the Feast of Lupercalia, that was particularly popular in pre-Christian Rome. In fact, it earned the nickname of the “feverish feast.” Sounds lively doesn’t it, but what can I say, from all accounts, those pagan Romans knew how to throw a party. It was a bit lusty and always occurred during the “Ides” of February.

However, with the coming of Christianity, as a part of the plan for converting the pagans, it was the church’s strategy to take the more raucous pagan festivals, merge them with some kind of Christian meaning and at the same time, tone them down a notch or two. The Feast of Lupercalia was not really something the church approved of, but rather than forbid it entirely, they instead co-opted it. That’s when the feast of Saint Valentine came into being. It stayed on the church calendar for centuries and though its

drunk with power. The most important check to this power is Article V. Article V gives states the authority to hold a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution.

By calling a convention of states, we can stop the federal spending and debt spree (which by the way is unsustainable), the power grabs of the federal courts and other misuses of federal power. The current situation is precisely what the Founding Fathers feared, and they gave us a solution that we have a duty and moral obligation to use.

After the states propose, debate, and vote upon the proposed amendments, they will be sent to the 50 state legislatures for ratification.

Congress must choose one of two “modes of ratification.” They either can submit the amendments to state conventions elected for that purpose or to the state legislatures. Threequarters of the states must agree for

any proposed amendments to be ratified.

The Congress, the president or the state governors has no authority to stop such a process. The Founding Fathers made sure of that.

We are approaching a crossroads.

One path leads to the escalating power of an irresponsible centralized government, ultimately resulting in the financial ruin of generations of Americans. The other path leads to the restoration of liberty and an American renaissance. The time to act is NOW. House bill 497 and Senate bill 269 have passed the rules committee and are coming up for a vote in the next few days.

Please call, write or visit Delegate Margaret Ransone (804) 698-1011, Sen. Richard Stuart (804) 698-7528 or Sen. Ryan McDougle (804) 6987504. For more information, check out the Convention of States.

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no longer a Catholic feast day, it is now solidly a part of our culture.

Another strain of tradition that forms the origin of Valentine’s Day as we have come to know it in modern terms comes from England and France. It was long a popular belief among the Celtic people that it was about mid-February that the birds began to pair. This strong belief, one of romance and renewal — because if the birds are mating, Spring can’t be far behind — shows up rather frequently in the literature of the period. Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the most famous authors and satirists of the Middle Ages includes one of the first mentions of the day in his poem

“Parliament of Foules,” and about the same time, in the 1400s and 1500s, in Europe, it became popular to exchange love notes and messages in mid-February.

That was the beginning of the Valentine’s Day card.

Indeed, according to the Greeting Card Association, in the early part of the 21st century Valentine’s Day is right behind Christmas when it comes to greeting card sales. Alas though, as popular as Valentine’s Day is today, it’s unlikely the original St. Valentine — that staid and defiant martyr, if indeed we do have the right guy — would have recognized all that has followed in his name.

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Letters to the Editor Westmoreland schools issues raises questions Dear Editor; Having read all the newspaper articles, but not having talked to anyone in the “know,” I find the Westmorelan County School Board financial problems to be a bit strange.

Although the November and December IRS withholdings were deposited in 2014, the October withholdings were not deposited until January.

The board’s financial records are, and have been for some time, completely computerized. If the employee payroll checks were sent on time (and apparently they were), then the withholding was automatically computed. As an ongoing system for some years, any idiot could have sent the checks to IRS and the Virginia Retirement System.

Why did the idiot not deposit the checks?

Was it to sabotage someone?

Even if there was some doubt about the accuracy of the required transmittals, this problem is routinely solved by submitting amended information.

The board is not in a position to send the checks. Having discussed this problem (I think that is accurate) with the superintendent, I find it not believable that she would not have ordered the depositing of the questioned money, immediately.

For some time now, the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors has been very complimentary of the finance department of the school board and has made it very plain they trust that department more than the board itself or whatever superintendent there is at the moment.

So what happened?

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congressional attacks on state sovereignty and the collusion of the three branches of government to rob us of our liberties.

After doing some reading and reflection, I know what they would say. They would ask if we have used the tools they gave us in the Constitution to reign in an oppressive, out-ofcontrol federal government. I would sheepishly have to answer no and they would scold me accordingly.

The answer is a convention of states.

I, probably like most people, did not know that there are two ways to propose amendments to the Constitution.

1. Two-thirds of each house of Congress agrees to propose a particular amendment; or 2. Two-thirds of the state legislatures pass applications for an amendments convention.

The Founding Fathers, in their infinite wisdom, knew the federal government might one day become

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It’s time for the states to amend the Constitution Dear Editor; During this past election, like the last several election cycles, I did my part to help elect the Republican candidate.

Oftentimes, it was the lesser of two evils. But much to my dismay, things have never gotten better. The light bulb came on for me when no sooner had the Republicans won a landslide mid-term election, as they did in 2010; they worked with the president and opposition party and passed a 1,000-page-plus omnibus spending bill.

Never mind reading it, just pass it before the government shuts down.

That’s the day — although I admit I’m a slow learner — that I came to the conclusion there is not a dime’s worth of difference between the parties. We as citizens are no longer self-governing and this nation has entered into a post-constitutional era of soft tyranny. I often wonder what the Founding Fathers would say if I could talk with them about the sad state of affairs.

I probably would whine about our staggering $18 trillion debt, the federal bureaucracies that churn out regulations by the thousands,

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Funeral programs sought for online database Thursday, Feb. 12

American Legion Post & American Legion Unit 89 to meet at 6 p.m. at the Legion Bldg. on 206. The Unit will be packing boxes of educational supplies for the local schools.

Saturday, Feb. 14

Valentines Day Breakfast. Colonial Beach VFD. 8 am - noon. Scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, bacon, sausage, hash browns fruit.

Includes bake sale and valentines wreath raffle. All proceeds benefit CBVFD. Monthly meeting of the Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical & Historical Society of VA. 11 a.m. Essex County Public Library, 117 North Church Lane, Tappahannock. Visit mpaagenealogicalsociety.org or call (804) 758-5163. MPAAGHS annual dues of $20 may be paid at the meeting.

DRHT Half Marathon. Visit http://www.racetimingunlimited. org/R/DTH/Info.aspx for more info or to register to compete.

La Plata High School Music Program 23rd Annual Antique Show and Sale. Held on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact Karen Andreas at (301)2592411 or karenandreas@msn.com.

The Winter Market at Reedville 9 a.m. -2 p.m., at Festival Halle on Main St., Reedville. Most items have been created by hand, or artistically crafted. Jewelry, photography, copper creations, paintings, glass art and pottery, folk art, fabric arts and

st. mary’s episcopal church will host its annual Shrove Tuesday Dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Pancakes, sausage & spiced apples. Pay at the door. $7.50 little ark baptist church will be celebrating the 3rd anniversary of Pastor & People on February 15, 2015 at both the 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. services. The morning preacher will be the Rev. Joseph Hardee, Assoc. Minister of Mt. Olviet Baptist Church, Petersburg, and the evening preacher will be Pastor Charles Worley, Mt. Zion Baptist Church Fredericskburg. All are invited to attend this celebration.

The church will host a Black History Celebration. 3 p.m. February 22.

Featuring All Together Gospel Singers, Colonial Beach; The (M.G.M.) Mighty Gospel Melodies, King George; Siloam’s Men Chorus, Montross. Public is invited. Offering will be taken. 15681 Owens Drive, KG. salem baptist church Women’s Christmas Committee will have a Valentines Day Dinner and program on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. All are welcome to join in an evening of fun, food, and love.

clothing, and more. Clam chowder, and Greek pastry also will be offered.

For more information, (804) 4536529.

Thursday, Feb. 19

KG County Historical Society to meet. 6:30 p.m. at the Revercombe Bldg. Presentation by Chris Agnew on Colonial Churches. Meetings are open to the public.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

UMW Small Business Development Center offering workshop on Effective Business Planning. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Warsaw. Register today: (804) 3330286 or bhaywood@umw.edu. Cost of class $50.

Save The Date

KG-Y Annual Casino Night.

Saturday, March 14. $25 pp advance ticket purchase. Childcare available on site for $10 per child. Register by March 1.

Celebrate Earth Day April 18 between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Caledon State Park, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. FREE! There will be prizes for the best Trash to Art where participants gather trash on the Potomac Shore and create an art piece from the trash. Anyone can participate - individuals, families, groups or organizations. There also will be hay rides and food. Remember your wire-cutters, wire, awls, and scissors to create the best trash to art project. Registration required.

540‐663‐3861, or send an email to caledon@dcr.va.gov. Provide the following information: your name, phone number, number in your party.

love thy neighbor Next event is on Sunday, February 15th – all are invited! Please come and join us in celebration of Valentine’s Day as we continue serving King George, offering Love Thy Neighbor’s Community Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen. King George Citizen’s Center, 8076 Kings Hwy, King George, VA. from 2-5 p.m. The afternoon begins with our Inspirational Hour which includes a guest speaker and special music followed by a hot meal, beverage, dessert. This, in addition to a visit to our food pantry to select food/hygiene grocery items of your choice.

St. paul’s episcopal church Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.

5:30 - 7 p.m. Hot pancakes, sausage & eggs cooked to order. Free, but donations are welcome & appreciated. stpaulskgva@gmail.com .

The church is seeking a full compliment of SINGERS for their spring sacred music concert in June.

Rehearsals will begin Wed. March 4, 8 p.m. at the church. All voice ranges are encouraged to try out. Call Jannine Richardson, (540) 775-3012 for more information.

United Methodist

8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

(540) 775-7247

Meeting at their new church

Intersection of Rokeby and Kings Hwy. (Rt. 3)

Sunday School ..............9:30 a.m.

Worship........................10:30 a.m.

COME VISIT US • ALL ARE WELCOME

Rev. Peyton Wiltshire

For Information call 540710-3831

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 “Building the Church & Reaching the World for Christ”

804-224-9695

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 “love”. The Apostle John tells us in 1 John 4:8, that God is love. There are several aspects to this little word, two of which I will examine today.

The first aspect: The Hebrew word for “father” is “av” — spelled with the “alef ” and “beit” — which are the first and last letters. In the middle of the “father” is the letter “hey” — which means “to reveal”. So, the heart (the center letter) of the “Father” is “to reveal” His love [ahav].

The second aspect: We know the letter “alef ” (the first letter) is the letter representing God. The next two letters — the “hey” and “beit” — spell the word “hav” and means “to give”. We can then see that God (“alef ”) gives (“hav”) love (“ahav”).

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Scholarship offered by KG County Historical Socitey King George County Historical Society is offering a $1,000 scholarship to any county high school senior who meets its criteria.

For more information, please see Terri Morrison at the KGHS Guidance department or contact peggy brown, scholarship chairman at brownmm@crosslink.nt, or Elizabeth Lee museum curator, Elee1226@aol.com

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Macedonia Baptist Church 1081 Macedonia Ln., Colonial Beach, VA (804) 224-1500 "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His Name together."

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Prayer & Bible Study: (Wed.) 7 p.m.

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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.

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Sunday Services Service Early Worship - 8 a.m.

Wednesday Evenings Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

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Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

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Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

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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.”

(Psalm 34:3)

Dr. Sherman Davis, Pastor 10640 Kings Hwy King George, VA 22485 www.tabernaclebaptistkg.org 540-775-7188

Randall Snipes, Senior Pastor

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Oak Grove Baptist Church Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.& 11 Awana-Sundays-6 p.m.

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Accompanied by Head Crew Coach Jeanette Nicewinter, St. Margaret’s students Lily Blackshaw ’18 and Maddie Quiroz-Haden ’17 competed at the MidAtlantic Erg Sprints Competition at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia.

With over 2,000 participating athletes and thousands more in the crowd, Blackshaw placed 14 out of 68 with a time of 4:00.2 in the Junior Women 1,000 Meter Race for 14-year-olds. QuirozHaden placed 62 out of 92 in the Junior Women 1,500 Meter Race for 15-year-olds with a time of 6:25.5.

Coach Nicewinter, a competitive rower herself, said this about the event, “MidAtlantic Erg Sprints was a great way to showcase the sport of rowing to our girls. Lily and Maddie both did really well in their first major competition. The event takes an enormous amount of endurance and strength – something we’ve been focusing on in these winter months.” The Rappahannock River continues to be at the forefront of St. Margaret’s strategic vision to advance environmental education. A three-trimester sport at St. Margaret’s School, crew is one of the ways students are learning to interact with and better understand their natural environment.

Erg Sprints is the largest indoor rowing event for juniors in the U.S. and the largest satellite qualifying event for the World Indoor Rowing Championships. ids. Visit www.ergsprints.com for more information.

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Middle Peninsula AfricanAmerican Genealogical and Historical Society (MPAAGHS) is seeking funeral programs for inclusion in its Virginia AfricanAmerican Funeral Programs Project.

A collaboration with FamilySearch this project features a free searchable online database at familysearch.org.

The collection already contains more than 10,000 funeral programs and over 200,000 names of deceased persons and their families and friends mentioned in the programs.

Funeral programs are a treasure trove of family history because they provide such a wealth of information about the deceased, information that is often not recorded elsewhere.

Most of the programs in the collection are those of persons from the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck, so the collection will offer much to persons in these communities now and in the future.

Persons having small or large collections of funeral programs are invited to lend their programs to the project.

The programs will be copied and returned, and will not be harmed by the copying process.

The last collection took place in 2009, so all programs since that time are sought. MPAAGHS will be able to catch duplications.

Therefore, individuals are encouraged to submit programs from prior to that time as well.

Of particular interest are programs from the 1930s through the 1970s and family funeral letters – documents that were often used prior to the time of printed programs.

Programs will be collected from now through the end of March.

They may be submitted at any of several scheduled collection sites.

Dates, times, and places for those collections have been scheduled.

For further information about the Virginia African-American Funeral Programs Project, call (804) 758-5163.

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Increasing tourism topic of Feb. 17 meeting Phyllis Cook

Tourism stakeholders and others interested in the topic in King George are invited to participate in a meeting from 3-5 p.m. Feb. 17 in the board room of the Revercomb building, behind the courthouse on Route 3.

The meeting will be facilitated

by Lisa Hull of the Northern Neck Tourism Commission.

Rob Gates, vice president of the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation, which operates the museum, said the meeting

had been suggested by Supervisor Ruby Brabo, an ex-officio member of the museum’s board.

Gates said she wanted it to take place prior to the board getting deeper into its budget deliberations.

Brabo talked about her plan for tourism in a newsletter released last week.

“King George already has numerous tourism attractions. It is simply a matter of helping these entities to better collaborate and market themselves,” she said.

“We hope to fill the room with a variety of groups and those interested in tourism,” Gates said. “We don’t want to restrict it in any way. We will try to reach out to as many as we can in the next week using any means.

“Lisa (Hull) is a resource in regard to tourism who can not only preside, but also provide information about tourism funding sources and opportunities.”

He agreed the county’s tourism budget would be one of the topics of conversation.

“We want to come together as a

group to see how the money can benefit us all, tourism in general, not any one group, but the whole community,” Gates said.

The county’s tourism money comes from a 5 percent lodging tax, with 3 percent of those proceeds earmarked exclusively to promote tourism.

Projected revenue for the current fiscal year is $79,000, in adition to about $42,000 left that wasn’t spent last year.

King George Director of Economic Development Linwood Thomas was

asked to work with county Parks and Recreation head Tim Smith to develop a budget last spring. The county does not have a tourism director, but that task previously eas handled by Smith in recent years.

In October, the county’s supervisors unanimously approved a tourism spending budget totaling $91,000.

“Part of my job is to help support our local small businesses in helping them grow, expand and increase their productivity including our tourism related-industries,” Thomas said. “We

want to see every business here in the county succeed and I hope to be a catalyst in that process.”

Thomas said there is a matching grant available for tourism-related projects/businesses. Tourism entities could apply for grants of $1,000 to $5,000.

“A certain percentage of the funds allocated for tourism yearly could go to support these grants,” Thomas said.

“This way every tourism related entity in the county would have a chance to apply.”

teens enjoy mars hill event

Briefs Two charged in series of drive-by shootings The King George Sheriff ’s Office said Feb. 9 that two Stafford County men have been charged with a series of drive-by shootings into houses in King George and Stafford during the past two weeks.

Austin Kerr, 20, and his cousin, Christopher Kerr, 18, were arrested Sunday. They are being held in the Rappahannock Regional Jail on charges relating to the shootings. King George Sheriff ’s Deputy Sgt. Kecia Wharton said 13 houses in the two counties were hit by gunfire. There were no reported injuries.

“This case was extremely concerning to Stafford Sheriff ’s Office, King George Sheriff ’s Office, and our communities,” said King George Sheriff Steve Dempsey.

Montross man charged in manslaughter case A 29-year-old Montross man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a two-car traffic accident Aug. 30 that claimed the life of a Martinsville, West

This Wedgwood pitcher was a recent purchase at a charity bazaar in a retirement community. The buyer paid $16, and upon paying another shopper offered him $50. He suspects he obtained a good buy, and wonders what the real value is. The pitcher is in excellent condition, and the only markings are an impressed “Wedgwood” and a similar “England” on the bottom. It is 12 inches in Henry Lane height.

J o s i a h Hull Wedgwood founded his company in the mid-eighteenth century, and for two hundred years it produced pieces of extraordinary quality, which continue to hold their value. Fifty years ago the company took a different turn, and began mass-producing that to my mind are significantly inferior to the former quality that characterized the firm.

Stores opened in outlet malls, and production flooded the market. These patter pieces do not hold their value in the same way the earlier ones do.

The present pitcher is worth $125, whereas a similar modern one would be less than half that amount, thus even the $50 offer, if accepted, would have been a great deal. The finest museum collection of Wedgwood outside of England is in Alabama at the Birmingham Museum of Art. The Beeson family, originally of Huntsville.

Alabama, donated their personal collection to establish it, and they have

Virginia woman.

Andrew Vernon Combs was arraigned Feb. 5 in King George County Circuit Court after being indicted by a King George County grand jury in January. Combs, who was being held in the Rappahannock Regional Jail in lieu of bond, also was arraigned on a charge of recklessdriving.

According to Virginia State Police, Combs was driving a 2010 Silverado west on Route 3 when his vehicle crossed the center line of the twolane highway and struck a 2005 Buick LaSabre driven by Teresa M. Martin, 57.

Martin was pronounced dead at the scene. Combs received serious injuries and was hospitalized briefly, according to state police. The accident occurred near the intersection of routes 3 and 624 in King George County.

Dahlgren base to host exercises this week The Naval Support Facility Dahlgren will take part in Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015 through Feb. 13.

Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015 is not in response to any specific threat

Mars Hill, a non-denominational youth outreach program, had an event Feb. 7 at Shiloh Baptist Church in King George.

About 175 area students, right, attended the event, representing 32 churches from the region.

The overall theme of the night was “God’s ways are best,” which was discussed during three sessions at the event.

The event included live music in a concert-like atmosphere, as well as dinner, games, youth presentations and guest speakers, all with a Bible-based theme and a focus on Jesus Christ.

The Fredericksburg Salvation Army youth brass ensemble, left,

three sisters playing cello, violin and singing “Come As You Are,” interpretive dances and various presentations were part of the night.

Mars Hill is a non-denominational youth program that provides free events throughout the year for children ages 12 and older in King George and Westmoreland counties, as well as the surrounding areas.

The program started in 2011 and currently includes representatives from 100-plus churches from King George, Westmoreland and the surrounding counties.

For more information, email MarsHill@va.metrocast.net.

but is a regularly scheduled exercise.

Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions to normal base operations to the greatest extent possible, but area residents may see increased security activity. Traffic congestion around bases and delays in base access are also possible.

Anyone visiting the base between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 11-12 in particular may experience significant wait times for base entry.

This annual exercise was developed to enhance the training and readiness of U.S. Navy security personnel to respond to threats to installations and units. Various scenarios have been devised to test base security response to a number of simulated incidents.

For more information contact (540) 653-8153.

Kendrick, Bill Robie, Doily Fulcher, Tara Patteson, and Ross DeVries.

There are two vacancies due to recent resignations by William Eschmann and Chris Cox. The seats to be filled are from the James Madison and Shiloh districts.

Commissioners meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month in the board room on the ground floor of the Revercomb Administration building, off Route 3.

Colwell picked to lead planning commission The King George Planning Commission elected Josh Colwell its chairman for 2015, taking over the gavel from Tony Scaramozzi.

Karla Franks was elected vice chairman.

The other members are Gary

augmented it over the years. For those interested in Wedgwood, it is the place to go, and plan to spend half a day. The quality of the pieces is first rate, and the setting replicates a period Georgian mansion. The museum is the best place to see the wide assortment of Wedgwood production from vases and serving pieces to architectural plaques and figurines. If you like Wedgwood, it is well worth the effort to visit.

Happy Antiquing.

Finfish committee set to meet Feb. 12 The Potomac River Finfish Advisory Committee rescheduled its meeting for 6 p.m. Feb. 12 in the John T. Parran Hearing Room in the committee’s Colonial Beach office.

The committee will discuss recommendations for commercial and recreational seasons, size and creel limits for summer flounder, Black Sea and striped bass, as well as proposed changes to fish trot lines.

The committee also will solicit nominations for vacancies on the committee.

For more information, please call (804) 224-7148.

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KG swim teams earn 4A Conference 22 gold Leonard Banks Sports Editor After winning the 4A North Conference Swim Championship for the second season is a row, its official, the Foxes’ swimming dynasty has returned.

On Jan. 7 at the Warrenton Aquatic Recreational Facility, the King George girls’ and boys’ squads collectively relied on team efforts to defeat a field of five schools.

The girls finished with 102 points (the closest competitor was Eastern View with 58 points). As for the boys, they edged out second place Courtland, 100-92.5.

Leading the way for the Foxes was all-state senior Ricardo BonillaVazquez, who finished first in the boys’

Both the King George boys’ and girls’ swimming teams defeated a field of five other schools at the conference championships.

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200-yard freestyle (1:50.27), and the’ 100-yard butterfly (53.48). BonillaVazquez also swam the anchor leg of the first-place 400-yard freestyle relay (3:24.49).

Another King George double winner was freshman Emily Sizemore, who placed first in the girls’ 100-yard backstroke (1:02.38), and 200-yard IM (2:23.12). Sizemore’s 100-yard backstroke performance earned her a state cut.

Another freshman that finished with a solid performance was Jessica Miller, who finished first in the girls’ backstroke with a time of 1:11.68.

King George, Courtland and Eastern View each finished with two relay wins. As for the Foxes, they finished first in the boys’ and girls’ 400-yard freestyle. The girls’ 400-yard

freestyle team (3:57.56) was comprised of Mo M Elia, Veronica DeClute, Sally Owen and Sizemore, while the boys’ 400-yard freestyle team (3:24.49) was comprised of Julian Bonilla-Vazquez, Jacob Miller, Matthew Minero and Ricardo Bonilla-Vazquez.

On Feb. 13, the Foxes will be well represented at the Region 4A Championship, in Richmond. The top six places in the individual events at the conference meet automatically qualify for regionals. In addition, any swimmer who has met the state cut standards automatically qualifies for regional competition.

All King George relay teams have met regional qualifications. As for the upcoming Swimming and Diving State Championship, that will occur Feb. 19 at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center.

Johnson wins conference title Eagles cruise by Trojans for win

Leonard Banks Sports Editor With 40-plus victories under his belt and a recent 4A North Conference 22 Wrestling Championship at the 126-pound weight class, King George sophomore Kolin Johnson’s wrestling career is on fire.

On Feb. 7 at the 4A North Conference 22 Championship, Johnson pinned Fauquier’s Camden Franklin in just more than a minute to win the coveted individual crown.

He finished the meet with a record of 2-0.

Fauquier won the overall team championship with 252.5 points, while King George placed fourth with 126 points. The Foxes also qualified five wrestlers for the 4A North Regional Championship Feb. 12-13 at Amherst High School.

Also in the championship round, Eastern View Cyclone Matt Laird defeated King George’s Ron Bell in the 145-pound weight class (14-0).

In the 120-pound class, Kraig Johnson avenged the loss he suffered to Courtland by winning a major decision (13-5) against the Cougars, in the semi-finals. Johnson lost to Fauquier’s Daniel Ariola in the finals.

In the consolation round, Foxes’ 182-pound standout Cyrus Fletcher overcame a tactical error that allowed Cyclone Kyle Jenkins to break out of a cradle hold. The move put Fletcher on his back, costing him three points, and

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Kolin Johnson won the 4A North Conference 22 Wrestling Championship in the 126-pound weight class. a near fall.

Fletcher responded by fighting off of his back to send the match into overtime, where he took Jenkins down for a sudden victory.

In addition, 160-pound wrestler Kyle Kraisser earned his 100th career victory by pinning an opponent from Chancellor. However, in his consolation finals match, he was unable to finish with his signature bear hug against Cyclone Tyler Keen.

Keen eventually won the match.

The championship marked a milestone in King George wrestling history. For the first time in several seasons, King George has been able to place three wrestlers in the finals.

King George weight class results included: 106, Kyle Knepshield, fifth; 120, Kraig Johnson, second; 126, Kolin Johnson, first; 132, Logan Kraisser, fifth;138, Kaine Smith, fifth; 145, Ron Bell, second, 152, Austin Carson, fifth;

160, Kyle Kraisser, fourth; 170, Brendan Dean, fifth; 182, Cyrus Fletcher, third; 195, Jordan Price, fifth.

Washington & Lee’s Jacques Douglas scored 25 points Feb. 6, including four threepointers, to lead the Eagles to an overpowering 60-41 victory against the Essex Trojans in a game at Tappahannock.

The win gave the Eagles a 10-6 overall record and a 4-4 conference mark as Coach George Hunter’s team prepares for its final regular-season game Feb. 13 at Northumberland and then the Northern Neck District playoffs.

“We got some needed work out of Jacques,” Hunter said. “We played as a team. Essex came out planning to take Treshaun Brown out of the game, but he did damage in other ways.

“Treshaun may not have had a big scoring game, but he distributed the ball out of double teams, had steals, ran the

offense to perfection at times and demanded the best from his teammates.

Hunter praised his bench’s play and said that type of determination will be key in the playoffs.

“Everyone on the bench was into the game and the guys on the court fed off that energy,” he said.

“If we can stay focused and keep this energy, we will be a tough team for anybody to play in the playoffs.”

Joining Douglas in the scoring for W&L was Jeremy Turner with 12 points. Turner also had 25 rebounds. Usual W&L top scorer Brown had eight points and Jarret Sumiel added seven.

W&L led after the first quarter, 15-6, and at the half, 35-17. The Eagles continued to pull away as the game progressed.

Sadaar Calhoun was high point man for the Trojans with 10.

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James Monroe nips KG in non-conference contest Leonard Banks Sports Editor On Feb. 3 at the Foxes Den, the annual basketball battle between King George (9-11 overall, 5-5 conference) and James Monroe (137, 5-2) went down to the wire.

The Yellow Jackets held to a wing and prayer before rallying with the help of Charleston Miller and Percy Burt to narrowly defeat the King George boys’ basketball team, 59-57, in the final seconds.

Best described as a four-quarter track race, the game featured a 21-point performance by Yellow Jacket junior guard,Dre’John Boley.

As for the Foxes, forward Nana Djan scored 16 points,and center Jaylen Stepney added 17-points, and 10-rebounds. Foxes’ point guard De’Quan Whiting added 13 points, and his usual double-digit assist performance.

The Yellow Jackets behind Boley’s six first-quarter points quickly established their ability to aggressively apply defense, while implementing fast breaks.

Unaffected by the Foxes early man-to-man press defense, the Yellow Jackets maintained a slim lead throughout the quarter. King George responded with the duo of Djan and Stepney combining for 11 points.

In spite of the Yellow Jackets effort to maintain an up-tempo pace, the Foxes cut into the visitors lead in the final seconds of the quarter.

After Stepney’s early exit due to foul trouble in the second quarter, the Foxes back-up forward duo of Jason Yowler and Justin Wood seemed to change the face of the post game.

Re-energized by the sudden power of their post players, the Foxes forced the Yellow Jackets into two ties.

However, the Yellow Jackets behind Josiah Arrington (four points, including a three3-pointer) closed the quarter out with a 6-0 run.

In the first minute and a half of the third quarter, the Yellow Jackets extended their lead to 30-20, but their celebration was short-lived.

Behind the floor leadership of Whiting, and the re-emergence of Stepney, The Foxes chipped away at

the lead, finally taking a 41-40 edge themselves.

The early to mid stages of the fourth quarter featured two lead changes and two ties. With 19 seconds left to play, Miller gave James Monroe a 57-55 lead. Miller’s teammate, Burt followed with a fastbreak layup, sealing the game, with a 59-55 lead. Not to be outdone, with four seconds remaining, Whiting gave the Foxes a glimmer of hope with a basket from the corner of the court. To the chagrin of the Foxes, their chances for a potential miracle basket simply ran out as the final seconds ticked off the game clock.

Later in the week, the Foxes lost to Chancellor, 68-51. King George currently is the fourth-seeded team in the upcoming Conference 22 championship. Courtland occupies the top spot.

“I think we will be formidable in the tournament,” Foxes’ head coach, Darren Berkley said. “We can beat anybody, and we also lose to anybody. Chemistry is a funny thing because we’ve been in a every game.”

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King George point guard Lakin Hall drives against James Monroe in a Feb. 3 game.

four foxes sign college letters of intent

This past National College Signing Day always will have a special place in the hearts of four King George High School student-athletes.

Left to right, Richardo BonillaVazquez, Ashley Perkins, Perri Chuska and Halyey Gummer — in the presence of their parents, coaches, teammates, and

friends — joined thousands of collegebound students from across the country as they signed their letters of intent.

Gummer will attend Shenandoah University. While attending the Division III school, she will major in exercise science.

Joining Gummer at Shenandoah

University in the fall is fellow soccer standout Perri Chuska, who will major in the health sciences.

For the past four years, speed and endurance has been the trademark for Ashley Perkins. Perkins will major in biology or pre-med while attending the University of Mary Washington.

Friedman baseball camp March 22 The second annual Karen Friedman Memorial Baseball Camp For A Cure is coming soon.

The event will take place on from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 22 at Walker Grant Middle School in Fredericksburg.

Aspiring baseball players, ages 7–12, will have a rare opportunity to learn from professional, college, and area high school coaches. Kids will get hands-on instruction in hitting, infield, outfield, baserunning and pitching.

The registration fee for the camp is $50, which will include a T-shirt. Half the proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The other half will help pay for the Karen Friedman Memorial Scholarship fund, given to a senior at King George High School.

For additional information, call Joey Friedman at (540) 2738337 or e-mail jfriedman@aol. com.

Bonilla-Vazques has the distinction of being the fastest swimmer of the 100-yard butterfly in the state. While another individual state championship would be a nice medal to place on his mantel, he is focused on attending Wheeling Jesuit University in the fall, where he plans on majoring in biology.

Track and field teams end season on high note Staff report On Feb. 4 at the Battlefield Mini Meet at King George High School, the Foxes’ winter track and field teams had their hands full against a field of five local schools.

In the end, both King George girls’ and boys’ teams finished the regular winter sports season with victories.

The King George girls dominated the competition with 162.5 points, which included nine first-place finishes, while their boys edged second place Courtland (88 points) with 100 points.

Cheerleader turned track and field standout Carley Johnson had a banner day as she finished first in the 55-meter dash (7.98), and second in the triple jump (31’ 4”).

Cori French finished first in the 1,000-meter run with a time of 3:27.34.

Heidi Colwell placed first in the 55-meter hurdles with a time of 9.86.

Later in the meet, Colwell placed second in the pole vault with a vault of 7’ 6”.

DeAsia Callanan finished first in the triple jump with a leap of 15’ 5.25”.

Callanan also placed second in the 300 meters with a time of 46.28.

Alicia Callanan finished first in the high jump event with a leap of 4’ 8”.

Tyra Johnson placed first in her specialty, the shot put, with a toss of 30’ 1”.

Both girls’ 4x200 (4:57.57) and 4x800 (10:25.42) relay teams finished the meet with first-place performances.

Other notable girl’s performances included Hannah Koepfinger, second, 500 meters, 1:30.61; Kristen Hornbaker, second, 1,600 meters, 5:59.19; and Aubrey Wingeart, second, 3,200 meters, 11:59.19; As for the boys, area shot put leader Juwan Parker continued his

Both the King George girls’ and boys’ teams finished the regular winter sports season with victories.

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dominance versus local competition as he placed first in the event with a toss of 44’ 2.50”.

Jonathan Graham cruised to first place in the pole vault with a leap of 14’. Graham’s closest competitor was Eastern View’s Lakin Geer at 9’.

Kyree Garrett finished first in the triple jump with a leap of 39” 1”.

The boys’ 4x200 (1:35.15) and 4x400 (3:41.78) relay teams placed first in their individual events.

Other notable Foxes boys performances included Matthew Brown, third, 300s, 38.57; Jordan Aley, third, 500 meters, 1:14.18; Robbie Andrews, fourth, 1,600 meters, 5:05.41; Earl Calloway, second, 55-meter hurdles, 8.72; and Jordan Aley, long jump, second, 18’ 6”.

On Feb. 11, the Foxes will compete in the 4A North Conference 22 Championship, at Fauquier High School.

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Several bills could impact area outdoorsmen Mark Fike

Below is a summary of bills progressing through the Virginia Senate or House that have direct impact on outdoor interests in our region. The summaries are as taken from the Virginia Legislative Information System. Exercise your civic duty and contact our legislators regarding your opinion on these issues.

HB 1324 Boating safety. Introduced

by Mark Cole SUMMARY AS PASSED BY HOUSE: Boating safety education.

Exempts a motorboat operator who is serving in or has qualified for certain positions in the military from the boating safety education course requirement. This bill is now in the senate.

HB 1686 Fish, stocking and sale; DGIF to establish a special permit.

Introduced by C. Matthew Fariss SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: Stocking and sale of fish; special permit. Requires the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (the Department) to establish a special permit, valid for two years, that allows landowners whose property contains

deer, or turkey to be carried in hard copy. For those anglers or hunters that use smartphones, it would be convenience, particularly for those that decide at the last minute to go fish or hunt.

HB 2240 Blue catfish; introduction, stocking, and release of Blue catfish; exception. Introduced by Margaret Ransone | SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: Introduction, stocking, and release of blue catfish; penalty. Makes it unlawful for any person to introduce into, stock in, or release into waters of the Commonwealth the blue catfish; however, the blue catfish may be released into the same water body in which it was caught. A violation of the provisions of the bill is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Blue catfish, which are not native, have proven to be a hardy species that adapts and often outcompetes other species. They also have a voracious appetite and have been a cause of concern for fisheries biologists and scientists as their impact to the ecosystems is still being assessed.

HB 2242 Hunting; requirement for person under age 12. Introduced by James E. Edmunds II

a body of water located wholly within his property to stock and sell the fish in such waters. The bill requires the cost of the permit to be based on the cost to the department of establishing and administering the permit. There were amendments added to ensure non-native species were not used.

HB 1961 DGIF; reciprocal lawenforcement agreements. Introduced

by L. Scott Lingamfelter SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: Reciprocal law-enforcement agreements. Authorizes the director of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to enter into agreements with other states to enforce hunting, fishing and trapping laws across state boundaries.

HB 2111 Hunting, trapping, or fishing licenses; electronic copies.

Introduced by Michael Futrell SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: Hunting, trapping, or fishing licenses; electronic copies. Allows a person who is required to carry certain hunting, trapping, or fishing licenses or a hunter education certificate to meet the requirement by carrying an electronic copy of the relevant license or certificate.

The bill requires a license for bear,

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Senator Richard Stuart General Assembly Building, Room 302 Capitol Square Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 698-7528 email: district28@ senate.virginia.gov Delegate Margaret Ransone General Assembly Building, Room 809 Capitol Square Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 698-1099 email: DelMRansone@house.virginia.gov SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: Hunting requirement for person under age 12. Conforms the definition of “accompanied and directly supervised� as it applies to the hunting requirements for persons under the age of 12 to that of the same term as it currently applies to the hunting requirements for pprentice hunters; “accompanied and directly supervised� means that a person over 18 maintains close visual and verbal contact with, provides direction to, and can immediately assume control

motorboat operators born prior to July 1, 1972, and who are residents of Virginia, from having to demonstrate compliance with boating safety education requirements before operating a motorboat. The bill removes the current exemption from such requirements for persons renting a boat to operate a motorboat on Virginia waters.

SB 948 Concealed handgun permits; sharing of information.

Introduced by Richard Stuart SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: Concealed handgun permits; sharing of information. Provides that information on concealed handgun permitees in the Virginia Criminal Information Network may not be shared with law enforcement in states that do not have reciprocity agreements with Virginia for the carrying of concealed handguns.

A very important bill in your columnist’s opinion given the recent news of Maryland law enforcement profiling and reportedly scanning license plates of out of state vehicles.

Many Virginians visit Maryland to hunt. Reports of harassment have surfaced. The Free State has not appeared to be very freedom loving.

of the firearm, bow, or crossbow from the person who is under the age of 12. Given that fewer youth have grown up with firearms these days as compared to 20 or30 years ago, this bill may be a good idea.

SB 838 State resident licenses; dependents of members of armed forces. Introduced by Kenneth Alexander SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: State resident licenses; military dependents. Extends the entitlement to obtain a state resident license to hunt, trap, or fish to the dependents of members of the armed forces.

Current law entitles members of the armed forces to obtain such a license.

Enlisted members of our military often have a very tight budget. Outof-state license fees can be high and would preclude a father or mother stationed here from being able to hunt or fish with family. A good bill in your columnist’s opinion.

SB 996 Boating safety education; exemption for motorboat operators born prior to July 1, 1972. Introduced by: Richard Stuart SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: Exemptions from boating safety education requirements. Exempts

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Tate and Tate, Inc. recognized by Clean Water/ Bay Friendly Farm Award Program

Local Scout earns Eagle Scout honors Ed Perkins, a member of Boy Scout Troop 218 in White Oak, has been awarded his Eagle Scout honors. Eagle Scout is the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America.

Ed began his involvement in Scouts as a Tiger Scout in 2007.

His active participation in Cub Scouts earned him the Arrow of Light award in 2012, and he then bridged to Troop 218. He advanced to the rank of First Class in 2013, Star Scout later that year and Life Scout in 2014. In Troop 218, Ed has held a variety of leadership positions, including historian, scribe and senior patrol leader. He has earned 37 merit badges, camped out 54 nights, accomplished 68 hours of community service and hiked 51 miles. Ed was also inducted into the Order of the Arrow by his fellow Scouts in 2014. He also attended Bear Claw Leadership

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servation management, BE IT KNOWN Among All Within the County of King George That the Tri-County/City Soil and Water Conservation District serves this community through programs and activities that enhance water quality of our surface and ground waters; while conserving and protecting our natural resources; That in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, farmers who demonstrate outstanding management practices which conserve our precious natural resources are selected and recognized through the Clean Water/Bay Friendly Farm Award Program; That the Tri-County/City SWCD has selected Tate and Tate, Inc. as the Clean Water/Bay Friendly Farm Award Program recipient of King George County (Potomac Watershed) for 2014; Tate and Tate, Inc. has demonstrated a commitment to the conservation of natural resources through responsible farming and nutrient practices which includes incorporating a con-

tinuous cover crop management system on over 1,000 acres of land they operate. They use forage radishes in their operation to help with compaction problems verses tilling the soil.

They have reduced soil erosion and improved soil health by building the organic matter in the soil. They use a no fallow rotation, which means the soil is never left without a cover of some type (corn, soybeans or small grain) to protect it during critical erosion periods and applying the correct amount of fertilizer based on current soil test results; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the King George County Board of Supervisors, Tate and Tate, Inc. is hereby commended for their commitment to protecting and enhancing waters that flow beyond farm boundaries and for the conservation ethic they demonstrate through their farm management practices.

Endorsed this 3rd day of February 2015 King George County Board of Supervisors Phyllis Cook

The son of Bruce Perkins of King George and Sandra Perkins of Spotsylvania County, Ed is a student at King George Middle School, where he is a member of the Junior National Honor Society and the basketball team. He hopes to attend the United States Military Academy in West Point or Virginia Military Institute after graduating from high school.

Honoring Montross Mayor David O’Dell Jr.

Pictured (left to right) Tri-County district manager Kyle Haines, honoree Alvin Tate, and King George Supervisor Dale Sisson.

Each year, the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District, in cooperation with the VA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, recognizes farmers who demonstrate outstanding land management practices which conserve precious natural resources.

For 2014, Tate and Tate, Inc., was selected and recognized through the Clean Water/Bay Friendly Farm Award Program. The Tri-County/ City Soil & Water Conservation District serves King George, Stafford, Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg through programs and activities that enhance water quality of surface and ground waters, while conserving and protecting natural resources.

The recognition took place at the Feb. 3 KG board meeting, with approval of the following resolution from the BoS. (Dale Sisson presented it, since chairman Jim Howard was out sick with the flu). Here’s the substance of the resolution approved by the board with details on the conservation practices employed: In recognition of Tate and Tate, Inc. for their outstanding farm con-

Training in 2013 and served on the staff the following year.

For his community service project for his Eagle Scout award, Ed funded, designed and supervised construction of an ADA-compliant, wheelchair-accessible picnic area located on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George County. He developed the idea after completing requirements for the Disability Awareness Merit Badge. To get funds for the project, he made para-cord survival bracelets, keychains and dog collars. He had started the project when he first became a Boy Scout. Completing the special project took 223 hours.

While in Boy Scouts, Ed plans to attend the IMPEESA leadership school and continuing serving the community and his troop.

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Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors Chairman Darryl Fisher presents Frances O’Dell, the widow of Montross Mayor David O’Dell Jr., a resolution Feb. 9 honoring O’Dell’s service to the community. O’Dell died New Year’s Eve after a brief illness.

Classifieds KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTE # 02202015-1400 CONCESSION SERVICES King George County, Virginia is accepting proposal/quotes from qualified firms/individuals for Concession Services for use by King George County Parks and Recreation Department.

Interested parties may obtain the RFP/Q package by contacting the King George County Procurement Manager, Kelly S. Dixon CPPO CPPB, at (540) 775-1657, kdixon@co.kinggeorge.state.va.us, download from the King George County website – www.king-george.va.us/county- offices/purchasing/solicitations or by written request to: King George County Procurement Manager, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 201, King George, VA, 22485.

One (1) escorted concession facility site visit per location is scheduled as follows: - Sealston Sports Center – Thursday February 12, 2015 10:00 AM to Noon - Barnesfield Park – Friday February 13, 2015 10:00 AM to Noon Additional site visits will not be scheduled/conducted.

Proposal/Quotes will be accepted at the King George County Finance Department at the above address until 2:00 PM (local prevailing time) on February 20, 2015. Late proposals will not be accepted.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KING GEORGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The King George County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:15 p.m., on Tuesday February 17, 2015, in the Robert H. Combs Board Room of the Revercomb Administration Building at 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia.

Case Number 14-08-E05: Request by Rokeby Farm, LLC, for a Special Exception Permit to operate a Bed and Breakfast Inn with a maximum of 200 guests per outdoor catered event, per Section 2.3.3.4, King George County Zoning Ordinance, within the residential structure located on Rokeby Farm (5447 Kings Highway), Tax Map 23, Parcel 23. The property contains a total of 50 acres and the Bed and Breakfast Inn will use six (6) acres. The property is located at 5447 Kings Highway. The property is located with the Limited Agricultural (A-1) Zoning District and per Section 2.3.3.4, a Bed and Breakfast Inn is allowed in the A-1 Zoning District only by Special Exception Permit. The property is located in the Potomac River (North) Rural Development area with a recommended density of 1 dwelling unit per 10 or more acres.

Documents related to the above cases are available for public inspection during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Department of Community Development, King George County Revercomb Administration Building. The public is invited to attend the above scheduled hearings and to express their views on the above cases. Those who are unable to attend the public hearings may submit their comments in writing to the Director of Community Development, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 104, King George, Virginia 22485, prior to the scheduled hearings.

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ATTENTION KING GEORGE COUNTY TAXPAYERS: ALL RETURN OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND BUSINESS PROPERTY FORMS FOR THE YEAR 2015 MUST BE FILED ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015.

JO ANN H. ANDO COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE 10459 COURTHOUSE DR., STE. 101 KING GEORGE, VA 22485 540-775-4664 2/11/15

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 8959 Mullen Road, King George, VA 22485

By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated November 18, 2011, and recorded at Instrument Number 20111220000067650 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for King George County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $252,181.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at 9483 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485 on: March 2, 2015 at 11:30 AM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of King George, State of Virginia, and is described as follows:Lot 32, Section 9, Oakland Park, as shown on the Plat of Section Nine Oakland Park, made by H. Aubrey Hawkins Associates, LTD., H. Aubrey Hawkins, L.S., dated January 10, 2001, revised October 8, 2002, which plat is recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia along with a deed of dedication and Supplementary Declaration of said Section Nine Oakland Park in Deed Book 425 at Page 416.Parcel ID: 12B-1-32Commonly known as 8959 Mullen Road, King George, VA 22485. However, by showing this address no additional coverage is provided, 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 $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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TAX MAP NUMBER 25-6-3, LOT 3, CASTLE CREEK SUBDIVISION, SOUTH OF LYNX DRIVE AND NORTH OF JAMES MADISON HIGHWAY, KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA. Pursuant to the terms of a Commercial Construction Real Estate Deed of Trust dated as of July 16, 2013, recorded July 18, 2013 in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court, County of King George, Virginia (the “Clerk’s Office”) as Instrument No. 20130718000051220, as modified by Modification Agreement to Deed of Trust recorded as Instrument No. 20131107000076480, and re-recorded as Instrument No. 20140211000008120 (the “Deed of Trust”), default having occurred in the payment of the debts secured thereby, the real property briefly described above and below, and all improvements and fixtures thereon, will be offered for sale at public auction by the trustee listed below: Tax Map Number 25-6-3, Lot 3 Castle Creek Subdivision, South of Lynx Drive and North of James Madison Highway.

All that certain lot, tract or parcel of real estate and all ways and privileges thereto appurtenant, lying and being in Rappahannock Magisterial District, King George County, Virginia, known and shown as Lot 3 on plat of survey by Paul F. McConnell, land Surveyor, dated the 3rd day of November 2006 and revised December 22, 2006 entitled “Plat of Subdivision Castle Creek” which plat of survey is recorded along with that certain Deed of Dedication and Easement dated the 12th day of March, 2008 and recorded in the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk for King George County, Virginia as instrument #20080401000019940; and more particularly described in the Deed of Trust, together with all buildings, structures and other improvements thereon, together with all appurtenant rights associated with the ownership of the land and any improvements thereon, all as more particularly described in the Deed of Trust (collectively, the “Property”). The sale will take place on February 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. by the front entrance to the building housing the King George Circuit Court located at 9483 Kings Highway, King George, VA 22485.

TERMS: A deposit in the form of certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $10,000.00 payable to Gary M. Nuckols, Trustee, is required of any bidder, except the noteholder, at the time the sale begins. The purchase price at closing will be the amount of the highest bid. The winning bidder, except the noteholder, shall sign a Foreclosure Sale Agreement (the “Agreement”) immediately following the conclusion of the sale. The deposit will be held by the Trustee and will be applied to the purchase price at closing. Closing within 30 days of sale. Time is of the essence. The Property will be conveyed

by Special Warranty Deed. The Property will be sold “as is, whereas” and subject to all other recorded and unrecorded liens, encumbrances, security interests, easements, rights-of-way, covenants, conditions (including, but not limited to, environmental conditions, matters of survey, and conditions revealed by a physical inspection of the Property), restrictions, proffered conditions, if any, leases and mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens, to the extent any of the foregoing may lawfully apply to the Property being sold or any part thereof and take priority over the lien and security interest of the Deed of Trust. Costs: Real estate taxes and other public charges shall be prorated as of the date the public auction is held, and the purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of such taxes and charges beginning as of the date of such sale date. The purchaser shall pay all settlement fees, title examination charges and title insurance premiums, all recording costs and taxes (including the State Grantor’s Tax) and any other costs of settlement.

Additional terms will be announced at the sale. Trustee reserves the right to amend or supplement the terms of sale by verbal announcement at sale.

Gary M. Nuckols, Trustee.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary M. Nuckols, Hirschler Fleischer, 725 Jackson Street, Suite 200, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401, Telephone: (540) 604-2105.

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Located conveniently on Rt. 3 in King George, near the courthouse. To apply please call (540) 775-5502.un Holiday Inn Express Dahlgren/King George Has immediate opening for Housekeepers. Must be available Weekdays and weekends. Apply in Person at the Hotel on Route 301N. Westmoreland State Park is hiring for the following seasonal/wage positions: Seasonal Interpreter, Housekeepers, Trades Technician (maintenance), Food Services Technician (snack bar), Lifeguards and Head Lifeguard, Contact Rangers, Boathouse/Camp Store Staff. No benefits are associated with seasonal

positions. Please call the park office (804-493-8821) for more information. A Virginia Application for Employment form must be mailed or delivered to: Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Rd., Montross, Virginia 22520. A blank application form may be downloaded from the following (link://dcrintra. dcr.virginia.gov/DCR_ Public/Jobs/Application. doc) The Department of Conservation & Recreation is an Equal

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PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Colonial Beach Administrative Offices and the Public Works Department will be closed Monday, February 16, 2015 in observance of Presidents Day. Monday’s refuse collection will be picked up on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The rest of the week will run on a normal pick-up schedule.

The Administrative Offices and the Public Works Department will re-open normal working hours on Tuesday, February 17, 2015.

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There will be a Public Hearing to take comment on the King George County School Board’s Budget, on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at the Horace Revercomb Administration Building located at 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, VA. A copy of the Budget may be viewed at: King George County School Board Office 9100 St. Anthony’s Road King George, VA from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247.

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NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA On March 16, 2015, or as soon thereafter as papers can be prepared and filed, proceedings will be commenced by the County of King George, Virginia, under the authority of Section 58.1-3965 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, to sell, at a date and time to be announced, the following parcels for payment of delinquent real estate taxes: 1. AL-FAYYADH, Ghazi

0.218 acres, west side of Ridge Road at James Madi son Parkway, Tax Map 2550D; AND 0.067 acres, west side of Ridge Road at James Madison Parkway; Tax Map 25-50J

2. ALEXANDER, David 2.5 acres, south of Round Hill Road;

Christopher Tax Map 34-107B 3. BALDACCI, Mark L. Lot 7, Windsor Hills Subdivision; Tax

Map 20-2G 4. BOWEN, Maggie

10.1 acres, east side of Welcome Road; Tax Map 39-28

5. BRIDGES, Gregory 4.85 acres, Improved, 16261 Round BRIDGES, Merianne Hill Joseph Road; Tax Map 27-35

E. Jenkins GUTRIDGE, Etta L. Jenkins JENKINS, William C.

28. JOHNSON, Alton 4 acres, south of Port Conway

JOHNSON, Clemen- Road; Tax Map 38-9

tine

JOHNSON, Mary 29. JOHNSON, Joseph J. 76.16 acres, west side of Kings

JOHNSON, Wen- Highway at Ridge Road Tax Map

del W. 24-186

JOHNSON, Carroll A. 30. JORDAN, James E. 1 acre, north of Dixon Lane;

JORDAN, Renee Tax Map 9D-1-2B

Diane

6. BROWN, Bernice B. 28.691 acres, Improved, 8349 Comorn

Road; Tax Map 14-55 7. BROWN, Mary W.

WASHINGTON,

Clinton

2 acres, corner of Deep Cove Landing and Timber Trail Lane; Tax Map 8-99B

8. BUCKNER, Arthur 5.203 acres, north side of Dahlgren SCOTT, Emma Buck- Road, end of Hilton Lane; Tax Map ner 8-52 BUCKNER, Richard LYONS, Rosa Mae BUCKNER, Thomas F. BUCKNER, Robert Nelson

31. KIMBLE, SR., Jack T. Lot 22, Sec. 1A, Presidential

KIMBLE, Pansy Lakes; Tax Map 23A-1A-22 32. KUPER, Chris

0.0666 acres, east of Lakeview Drive; Tax Map 25-125B

33. LEHMAN (Trustee), 40.62 acres, Parcel A, Improved,

Bates D. 6081 Windsor Drive; Tax Map 18-6

STEPHENSON (Trus-

tee), B. G. 34. MASSEY, James E.

MASSEY, Deana M.

Lot 23, Sherwood Forest Subdivision, Improved, 7331 Sherwood Forest Drive; Tax Map 15B-1-23

9. BUMBREY, Corlette 4.68 acres, west side of Owens Drive;

Livon Tax Map 9D-1-10A

35. MURRAY, Kenneth A. Lot 72, Sec. 8, Presidential

MURRAY, Peggy Lakes; Tax Map 23A-8-72

Ann

10. BURCH, Irvine E. Lot 1, Duclos Townhouses, Improved,

SNYDER, April Lynn 5211 Heritage Drive; Tax Map 18A3 HALL, Charles A. 1-1

HALL, Zoe Ann

36. NORRIS (Estate),

C.W.

11. CARPENTER, Robert 11.5 acres, Improved, 8078 Passapa Dean tanzy Drive; Tax Map 12-24D

33 acres, west side of Wilmont Road; Tax Map 45-1

37. NORRIS, JR., Hous- 10 acres, west side of Wilmont

ton Willard Road; Tax Map 41-30F 38. PILOT LAND PRO-

PERTIES LLC

Lot 25, Wendover Square Subdivision, Improved, 8279 Mamie’s Place, Tax Map 24-3-25; AND Lot 28, Wendover Square Subdivision, Improved, 8291 Mamie’s Place, Tax Map 24-3-28

39. SAYLES, Theodore

2 acres, east side of Millbank Road; Tax Map 32-79

14. CULPEPPER, Charles B. Lot 6, Wildlife Springs; Tax Map 17A 1-6 CULPEPPER, Elizabeth M.

40. SCHMITT, Scott A.

SCHMITT, Rebec-

ca A.

2.164 acres, Parcel B-2, west side of Eagles Nest Lane; Tax Map 15-1Y

15. CURTIS, Raymond E. 2.336 acres, Improved, 9251 Farmers

ASHTON, Leslie E. Lane; Tax Map 23-8C

41. SHANKLIN, William 0.56 acre, Improved, 9150 James

Madison Parkway; Tax Map 26-4

16. DEVLIN, Timothy P. Lot 102-A, Sec. 6, Oakland Park Sub DEVLIN, Michelle divsion; Tax Map 21A-6-102A

42. SIFERS, Shawna

5.04 acres, Improved, 4755 Turkey Acres Road; Tax Map 22-88

17. DRAKEFORD (Trustee), Lot 35, Sec. 9, Oakland

Walter H.C. Park Subdivision, Improved, CLEO

TRUST 8904 Mullen Road; Tax Map

12B-1-35

43. SMITH, Richard

Spencer

SMITH, Dorothy

James

5.0038 acres, Parcel 6, north side of Pinewood Lane; Tax Map 12A-6

18. FITZSIMMONS, Kath- Lot 28, Sec. 6, Presidential

leen A. Lakes, Improved, 7998 Washington

COUNTS, Denise L. Drive; Tax Map 23A-6-28

44. TAYLOR, Evereda

M., et al.

9.705 acres, Parcel A-1, west side of Kings Highway; Tax Map 34-91B

19. FRYE, Cathy J.

FRYE, JR., Mack

Gregory

45. TAYLOR, William

Robinson

5.8616 acres, Improved, 10359 Ridgeway Drive; Tax Map 23-26

46. TRANQUILITY LAND

PROPERTIES, LLC

Lot 20, Wendover Square Subdivision, Improved, 8227 Mamie’s Place, Tax Map 23-2-20; AND Lot 43, Wendover Square Subdivsion, Improved, 8236 Mamie’s Place, Tax Map 23-2-43

12. COOPER, Emilia

Man

Lot 4, Eden Estates; Tax Map 16C1-4

13. CREEKSIDE JV, LLC

0.25 acres, on Dahlgren Road, Tax Map 9-14; AND 2.01 acres, on Dahlgren Road, Tax Map 9A-1-31A; AND 0.877 acres, north of Dahlgren Road, east of James Madison Highway, Tax Map 9A-1-21B

1 acre, north of Somerset Lane; Tax Map 14-5E

20. GARLAND, Athelia 4.84 acres, Lot 2, north

Shirley side of Kings Highway, east

of Canterbury Loop; Tax Map 33-154 21. GARLAND, Jacque- 2.152 acres, Parcel D, Improved,

line Lynn 6527 Grogan Lane; Tax Map 12-65

GROGAN, Kenneth

Alan 22. GARLAND (Trustee), 2.498 acres, Parcel G, south of

Jacqueline Lynn Grogan Lane; Tax Map 12-65C

GARLAND, Brittany

Michelle 23. GROGAN (Trustee), 2.085 acres, Parcel E, east side of

Kenneth Alan Lazy G Lane, end of Grogan

GROGAN, Matthew Lane; Tax Map 12-65A

Leonard 24. HANKS, JR., Wood 0.1725 acres, Improved, 9374

row W. Hickory Lane; Tax Map 24-146A

HANKS, Mary E.

47. VAN DERVEER, Roy S. 1.026 acres, Improved, 13462

VAN DERVEER, Dahlgren Road; Tax Map 8-26A

Gloria A.

VAN DERVEER,

Karen E. 48. WASHINGTON, Wal- 0.46 acre, Improved, 404 Emory

ter Lane; Tax Map 11-4C

WASHINGTON, Doris 49.WINTER PARK PRO-

PERTIES LLC

Lot 4, Sec. One, First Lady’s Centre, Improved, 7851 Dolleys Court; Tax Map 23-1-4

50. WOODBRIDGE,

Corrine Leah

0.002 acres, Part of Lot B-1, Machodoc Harbors; Tax Map 18B-1-B1

25. HOOPER, Ronald C. Lot 82, Sec. 2, Presidential Lakes,

Improved, 10575 Madison Drive;

Tax Map 23A-2-82

51. YACKEL, Sandra C. 2.0654 acres, Improved, 16374

Ridge Road; Tax Map 27-60

26. HUNTER, Delphine H. 2 acres, east side of Will Loop; Tax

Map 26-13C

53. ZAMORA, Alonzo

9.391 acres, Parcel C-1, Attopin Lookout; Tax Map 28-5-1

27. JENKINS, Ellen A. 6.72 acres, Improved, 14476

KEISTER, Barbara A. Gulvey Loop; Tax Map 34-107

Jenkins

GUTRIDGE, Margaret The owner of any property listed above may redeem it at any time before the date of sale by paying all accumulated taxes, penalties, interest and costs thereon, including reasonable attorney’s fees set by the Court and the pro-rata costs of publication.

The owner may contact Sands Anderson PC at 540-373-2504 for redemption amounts. Partial payment of delinquent taxes, penalties, reasonable attorneys’ fees, interest or costs shall not be sufficient to redeem the property, and shall not operate to suspend, invalidate or make moot any action for judicial sale.

NOTE: This Notice is NOT an advertisement for a public auction. To receive notice of the public auction by mail or electronically, please send a written request to Sands Anderson PC at P.O. Box 907, Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907, or subscribe to our feed at http://vadelinquenttaxsale.com 2/11/15

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Ready to ship tulips at the Fresh Tulips USA facility in King George. The company ships millions of tulips across the county for Valentine’s Day.

LOVE from page 1 Now that they are both retired and living in Colonial Beach, Tony and Peggy enjoy the community, their church and relish their time with their two children and five grandchildren.

“Both of our parents had long marriages,” Tony said. “It was ingrained in us.”

“There are going to be challenges,” Peggy said.

“But, just work at it and have faith in God and everything will be good,” Tony added.

But wait, there’s s’more Elizabeth Taylor is a newlywed floating on air six months after her marriage to Barry Taylor. Theirs is a ‘sweet’ story.

Elizabeth is executive director of the King George Family YMCA, which figures large in their meeting.

In fact, the YMCA brought them together.

When they met, Barry was chief

executive officer of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, prior to his retirement 18 months.

Though Elizabeth had known Barry professionally, it was at a distance and all business.

That changed when they really got to talking for the first time at a two-day training summit while melting s’mores around a fire pit with other YMCA executives.

The gooey campfire confections concocted by warming chocolate and marshmallows between graham crackers created kismet for the couple.

Time, place and dessert brought them together to begin a discovery of shared interests and goals.

“It’s nice to be with someone who’s healthy and has the same values and enjoys sharing the same type of activities,” Elizabeth said.

“We just have a great time together,” she added. “And the best thing is he likes me for who I am.”

She also is pleased Barry attends King George YMCA programs with her.

“He loves the Y and shares its mission and values,” Elizabeth said of his support.

They each were previously married and both have daughters – Elizabeth has one and Barry has three.

Elizabeth agreed finding love and getting married at this stage of her life is really special since their girls could be part of it.

“Our daughters were all involved in our wedding and all the family was together,” she said. “I’m really happy.

And the s’mores are still melting.”

Say it with flowers Nothing says Valentine’s Day like flowers.

Fresh Tulips USA is doing its part to uphold the tradition by being one of the nation’s largest suppliers of tulips for the holiday. In the days leading up to the romantic couple’s day, Fresh Tulips USA will ship millions of brightly colored tulips across the country.

Since it opened in 2012, in a greenhouse facility on 45 acres at 2259

Kings Highway, Fresh Tulips USA has been planting, harvesting and shipping tulips in boxed bouquets.

Tulips, hyacinths and mixed bouquets leave the greenhouse complex daily headed to major retailers in states across the country, including Florida, Texas and Colorado, as well as major cities along the East Coast.

The company, a division of the Dutch company Fresh Tulips Group, gets its bulbs from the Netherlands and then grows them hydroponically year round in 16 football-sized greenhouses. The facility currently has about 200 workers at its King George complex.

The huge greenhouse facility was at one time used by Colorado-based Sun Valley Farms to grow more than 10 million pounds of tomatoes a year. Fresh Tulips USA took over the complex three years ago and has turned it into a blooming success, shipping fresh flowers for all occasions, including Valentine’s Day and Easter.

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Holiday much different in Colonial times In Colonial America, they didn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day as we know it.

Instead, they celebrated a holiday called Lupercalia. Lupercalia is a Roman holiday that was made to commemorate Romulus and Remus, the two founders of Rome.

To celebrate this holiday, men would dress up in goat–skinned clothing, chasing women around hoping to catch a virgin while laughing loudly to chase away the evil spirits of winter.

Young women on this day would pin five bay leaves to their pillows

(one on each corner and one in the middle). The belief was the leaves would inspire the young woman’s dreams and she would recognize her true valentine.

They also would write the names of eligible men on a piece of paper and then roll it into clay. Those were then dropped into a vessel of water and the woman stood there and waited for the first pieces of clay to rise up to the water’s surface. It was believed the first piece of clay to rise to the top was the young woman’s true Valentine.

Some early Dutch settlers had a

Happy Valentine’s Day

Kate

Love, Mom & Dad

few Valentine’s Day traditions of their own.

The most popular tradition for young Dutch women was that the first man she laid eyes upon Valentine’s Day morning would be her future spouse. Valentine’s Day morning, the young women would wake up and keep their eyes shut until a friend or family member told them to open them. The family usually planned to have a young, pleasing male awaiting the young woman’s first gaze.

Valentine’s Day has evolved a lot throughout the years.

It is believed the origins are linked to the imprisonment and execution of Valentinus, an early Roman Christian executed for performing forbidden marriages and his preaching work.

It is believed that while imprisoned, he healed his jailer’s daughter, and before his execution, he wrote her a letter and signed it “Your Valentine.”

During 18th century England, it became associated with love, as people would show their love and affection for others with flowers, candy and cards.

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