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Benson puts forth $38.3M school budget Includes pay raises and several added positions for ’15-16 Phyllis Cook King George Schools Superintendent Rob Benson presented the school board with a proposed $38.3 million budget for 2015-16, a 3.5 percent increase from this year’s $37 million plan. Local revenue accounts for about $15 million, an increase of about $852,000 from this year but less than the projected $1.2
million the school board recently discussed with supervisors to implement the first-year cost of a proposed teacher salary increase. The proposal, unveiled Feb. 9, does include a ‘competitive increase’ of 3 percent for teachers, as well as increases of 1.25 percent for all employees, including teachers, and step increases for all employees, except teachers, on steps 31 and above. Those raises are in addition to the staterequired 1 percent increases for Virginia Retirement System payments. Benson also outlined a list of new positions in the proposed budget. They include three elementary classroom teachers, a middle school reading specialist, a middle school special education teacher, a high school
foreign language teacher, a high school science teacher, a secondary math specialist and two full-time substitute bus drivers. “We continue to experience steady growth in enrollment at the elementary level. We are recommending additional staff to provide for the increased numbers we’ve experienced in the last couple of years, as well as for kindergarten students and others we expect to join us in the fall of 2015,” Benson said. Five new special education positions also are requested -- a school psychologist, behavior specialist, educational interpreter, certified occupational therapist assistant and an elementary teacher on administrative assignment. “In some cases where new special education
positions are being proposed, there will be a corresponding reduction in contracted services costs,” Benson said. “We believe it better, where feasible and financially prudent, to have our staff provide the services as opposed to contracting the services from a provider.” Benson’s proposal shows a small increase of about $144,000 in state aid to about $21.2 million, calculated by using a number for average daily students of 4,210. That’s the same number Benson said in December the division would end with for current school year. Benson has been consistent in using a low estimate of students to calculate state aid. “I’m always going to be on the conservative
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side,” Benson said. Supervisors and the school board found themselves in similar circumstances last budget season when Benson also estimated a low number for average daily students for the current year and supervisors simply bumped it up a little. That’s likely to happen again. A public hearing on the proposed budget is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Revercomb building off Route 3. The budget is expected to be approved by the school board March 9. So far, no budget work sessions have been scheduled by the school board. The supervisors have to approve the school budget by May 1.
Sisson, Brabo will square off for at-large seat Phyllis Cook Dahlgren Supervisor Ruby Brabo is challenging Dale Sisson for his atlarge seat on the King George Board of Supervisors. The first-term member of the board filed her candidate paperwork last month but has indicated she was going to seek the new job since the fall. “My main focus is talking about why I’ve chosen to run for this seat,” Brabo said. “For the last three years, I heard from residents all over the county, not just from within the Dahlgren district. I have learned a lot and have appreciated the opportunity to help so many outside of my district.
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“It only seems natural to seek the atlarge supervisor position so I can more fully serve the residents of our community.” Incumbent Sisson is taking a lowerkey approach to his campaign at this See BOARD, page 8
Numerous county offices are up for grabs this fall Phyllis Cook
Photo scourtesy of King George County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services
Responding to accidents, above, and helping injured people is just one of the many tasks done by the King George County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services department. Putting out fires, below, still is its main responsibilty.
King George department offers many life-saving services Richard Leggitt When members of the King George Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services put out a fire that destroyed a residence on Caledon Road in January, they also provided other much needed services to the family that lost its home. “We tried to find out what their needs were,” said Capt. Steve Lynd. “Clothes, food, shelter. And we contacted the Red Cross and other agencies to get them relocated and get them the help they needed.” The department is structured differently than many other departments in the area, using a mixture of paid employees and volunteers and coordinating all of its efforts through one department, where in most of the surrounding counties fire and rescue agencies are separate. “We do a lot of different things,” said Les Greeley, a volunteer with 29 years experience and an emergency services captain. “Fires, traffic accidents, delivering babies, and medical emergencies; you have to be prepared for anything.”
The department serves King George residents with a variety of services, including fire suppression, fire prevention, basic life support, advanced life support, water rescue, vehicle rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, emergency and disaster planning and public education. The combined structure of the fire, rescue and emergency services was authorized in 2008 and initially
met some community opposition, as did the mixing of paid and volunteer personnel. Since then, the department has won praise and earned a reputation for being there when King George citizens are in need. Lynd said the department maintains three firehouses in the county at Fairview, Dahlgren and on Kings Highway. Currently, the
department has 33 full-time career employees and 50 active volunteer members. “It just becomes a part of you,” said Greeley, who said he wanted to work in emergency services since as a little boy he watched the television series “Emergency.” “All I have ever wanted was to be a paramedic; it means a lot to me,” he added. Greeley is very proud that his 16-year-old son, Brian, is following in his footsteps and beginning to volunteer at the department one or two times a week. “Answering the call to become a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician requires a significant commitment, but comes with great reward,” said Lynd, who is the department’s deputy emergency management coordinator. “We spend a lot of time training,” Greeley said. “But we are available to help people with all kinds of problems. We get calls to inspect smoke detectors, to help people who have fallen or to assist people with medical conditions like diabetes. We try to be helpful anyway we can.”
Thinking of running for office? There are eleven local offices up for grabs in King George this fall. Potential candidates for county offices have until June 9 to file petitions and paperwork to get on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election. Seats up for election on the board of supervisors and the school board are those in the James Madison, Dahlgren and at-large districts, with four-year terms starting Jan. 1. Those six positions are part-time with professional administrators hired for implementing policies set by each of them. Legal requirements for running for local elective positions are minimal, including those for constitutional officers. It’s up to the candidates to tout their qualifications to perform the duties of the offices they seek. A candidate must be a registered voter, a resident of Virginia for at least one year immediately preceding the election, a resident of the election district to be represented by the time of filing and a U.S. citizen. Constitutional officers are elected to perform full-time administrative jobs including the supervision of staffs. The positions available include: n Clerk of the court: Tracks judicial proceedings and provides general record-keeping for the county. n Treasurer: Responsible for collection of taxes and their custody, accounting and disbursement. n Commissioner of revenue: Keeps tax books and prepares tax bills and is the receiving point for state income tax forms.
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Sheriff back on ballot Sheriff Steve Dempsey wants to stay the head of law enforcement in King George. Dempsey succeeded Clarence W. “Moose” Dobson, as his hand-picked successor when he retired. After 35 years in office, Dobson resigned in the end of 2010, with a year left on his term. Dempsey ran for his first full term in November 2011. He won 75 percent of the vote in a two-way race with Fred Hottle, a former deputy. “I look forward to serving the citizens of King George County for another four years, continuing to provide the highest level of professional law enforcement making this county a safe place to live and work,” Dempsey said. “I feel we have accomplished a lot with the beginning of several programs, such as National Night Out, Shop with a Sheriff, Special Olympics and reinstating the DARE program to our elementary schools,” he added. — Phyllis Cook n Commonwealth’s attorney: Responsible for prosecuting violations of criminal law
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Time to finally expand Medicaid coverage Last year it was the talk of the General Assembly. This year, save for making the proposal and watching it get unceremoniously voted down, the expansion of Medicaid was barely talked about. However, the proposal is still out there, it’s a David S. Kerr still a good idea, and whenever Republicans in the General Assembly get over their passionate hatred of anything supported by President Obama, who knows, maybe Virginia will take advantage of this golden opportunity. Medicaid expansion always has had a lot of arguments to support it, but a real debate and a real back and forth, the kind that results in a compromise,
just never seems to happen. The rejection occurred almost entirely along partisan lines. However, taking a deep breath and sticking to the arguments and not the emotional appeal of sticking it to the President there are some powerful arguments to be made for Medicaid expansion. If nothing else, there are the economics. Surely this commonsense consideration would appeal to Republicans. That is if the GOP members of the General Assembly actually would listen. Just about everyone who would benefit from the expansion of Medicaid can be classified as the working poor. These aren’t deadbeats. Just about all of them have jobs of some kind. But, the bottom line is that they don’t have access to health care. They simply can’t afford it. That’s their crime. This is where the expansion of Medicaid comes in. Under an expanded Medicaid program, these individuals, using a
Just about everyone who would benefit from the expansion of Medicaid can be classified as the working poor. These aren’t deadbeats. Just about all of them have jobs of some kind. But, the bottom line is that they don’t have access to health care. They simply can’t afford it. That’s their crime. private sector-based insurance system would have access to health care. The economics of this expansion are appealing. Preventative care is one of the strongest points of this argument. Currently many of these people have undiagnosed conditions, or have conditions they are aware of but can’t afford to have treated. Some examples are high blood pressure, diabetes and various forms of COPD. These can be treated, but if left untreated can have dire and expensive results. Ironically, while no one is
interested in treating the patient in a disease’s early stage when things reach a crisis the state is on the hook for potentially expensive treatment. What’s more the patient may be unable to work. At which point, they have to go on disability when finally they are given access to Medicaid. This seems convoluted, ridiculously expensive and foolish. Particularly when thanks to preventative care the condition could have been successfully treated. Also,fromtheeconomicperspective, an expanded Medicaid program would
the people who elected them and not hold strong to any personal desires. Respectfully, Johnna Seale
American eagles, as well as the Golden eagles thanks to our current administration some time ago “absolved” the windmill industry from any responsibly in protecting and reducing majestic bird kills; such sacrifice on the altar of green industry break my heart. Sincerely, G. Dunbar Moomaw
help bolster the medical infrastructure of the Commonwealth. Hospitals and clinics, desperately needed in rural Virginia are just getting by. Medicaid expansion would keep many of them afloat. The way Medicaid expansion is supposed to work is that the federal government would support just about all of the costs. In Virginia, the expanded coverage would reach an estimated 400,000 people. It was the part of the Affordable
Care Act that was designed to cover lower income workers. However, it required state acceptance. A number of states with GOP majorities in their legislature and with Republican governors have said yes. Virginia said no. Hopefully, somewhere along the line, someone should be able to craft a compromise, perhaps even some kind of partial coverage that can reach this substantial part of our population. That would be something.
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Letters to the Editor KG school calendar issue needs a re-vote Dear Editor; I’m very disappointed with the dismissive attitude the King George School Board has directed toward the people that oppose their decision regarding the calendar. While the calendar change is hard, it isn’t of great negative impact on my family. However, I do not agree with the way this situation is being handled and how citizens are being treated. When parents spoke at the board meeting, only Mr. Benson and Mr. Novel had the courtesy to engage them. Manicuring nails and viewing laptops apparently was more important than listening attentively to the people that took time to speak. It seems the integrity of the calendar change process is in question. There are a great number of concerns pertaining to the calendar committee, decision timing, the survey, motivations, manipulation of data, and the public notification. Although these concerns are viewed as ludicrous to a board member, the question of personal agendas is valid especially with the agitated and defensive behavior I feel was portrayed by some board members. One board member even being quoted as saying “he’s always for getting out early”. I’m sad to say I helped to elect him. I would have hoped for a more informed, respectful, and serious reaction than that when it comes to any thoughts constituents have. It is my understanding a school board member is elected by the people to be their voice. Defending their decision with personal reasons, instead of remembering that they were elected by the community to make decisions based on what their constituents want. I’m confused as to why the calendar decision was made with such haste and why the community as a whole wasn’t informed. This is a decision that pertains to many people in the county. Such as grandparents, caretakers, day care workers, and business owners. The survey was just sent to parents and staff members who happen to have signed up for school messenger. Many staff members don’t reside in King George, but were given the opportunity to share their opinion on the survey when the whole community wasn’t. Studies by VCU, University of Minnesota and a task force in Maryland put together by state legislature support the finding that there are no academic benefits to a pre-Labor Day start. The board has said that they’re basing their decision on academic benefits when they’ve showed no proof of research to their claims nor have they listed these benefits. As far as the added instructional time for SOLs, I do not understand the validity of that claim. The state gives a testing window which doesn’t expire until June 26 for grades 3-8. The school must schedule the tests to include time for make-up tests administered as needed. Once scheduling is done to allow for this make up time, there
wouldn’t be more instruction time. I believe that if the board’s decision was truly transparent and what the majority of King George families/taxpayers wanted the board would welcome a re-vote between only Plan B and Plan D and provide public notification. A vote between only those two options leaves less opportunity for data manipulation and would be an accurate representation of what the families prefer. The unwillingness of the board to even discuss an alternative decision, only adds merit to the beliefs that this could be a bias and predetermined decision. With any matter the public deems important, they should not be treated with disregard and disrespect. All people deserve to be heard. My hope is the board would reconsider their decision and redo the public vote representing all
Majestic eagles must be protected from windmills Dear Editor; Recently while driving on Route 301 near Hillcrest heading home after a trash and recycle errand, I saw a black and white image fly down from the sky onto the grassy area in the median near highway’s edge only to quickly move upward as if some prey was acquired to a nearby tree. I knew King George County is blest with big birds from hawks, buzzards, turkeys and geese flocks but this bird, America’s icon was an eagle, black body with a white head and neck — such majesty! Amazed by the size of its eyes and back. However, I’m sadden that our
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State Officials advise Virginians to take precautions in cold weather Richmond — The Virginia Departments of Health and Emergency Management encourage everyone to protect themselves against serious health problems that can result from prolonged exposure to the cold. “With the bitter cold forecast for this Valentine’s and Presidents’ Day long weekend,� said State Health Commissioner Marissa J. Levine, MD, MPH, FAAFP, “we all need to take precautions and be mindful of how much time we are spending out of doors. When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to
lose heat faster than it can be produced, causing cold-weather health problems such as frostbite and hypothermia,� added Dr. Levine. “Neither of these conditions should be taken lightly, and all Virginians should take the necessary steps to lower their risk of exposure.� To lower your risk: Wear cold weather appropriate clothing like gloves/mittens, hats, scarves and snow boots. Dress in several layers of loose-fitting clothing and cover your face and mouth
if possible. Be aware of the wind chill factor. Wind can cause body-heat loss. Stay dry, and if you become wet, head indoors and remove any wet clothing immediately. Limit your time outdoors. Make sure you monitor the time your children are out in the cold. Do not ignore shivering. It’s an important first sign that the body is losing heat. Persistent shivering is a signal to return indoors. If the heat in your home doesn’t’t work properly, contact your local
government to find a warming center near you. Check on others who might not be able to care for themselves. Frostbite is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing. Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and color in affected areas. It most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers or toes. Frostbite can permanently damage the body. Severe cases may result in digit or limb amputation. At the first signs of redness or pain in any skin area, get out of the cold or protect any exposed skin. Any of the
following signs may indicate frostbite: a white or grayish-yellow skin area, skin that feels unusually firm or waxy, and numbness. The person is often unaware of frostbite until someone else points it out because the frozen tissues are numb. If you suspect symptoms of frostbite, seek medical care. Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature caused when your body is losing heat faster than it can be produced. Warning signs may include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory
Fun for all at KG P&R Mother/Son & Father/Daughter dances King George Parks and Recreation hosted a Mother / Son Dance Friday Feb. 6th ages 5 and older with 125 participants. The Father Daughter Dance ages 7 and over had 185 participants. The dance included a sit down dinner, dancing, family photo, candy shop and a evening of pure fun. Father Daughter dance winners 7-9 1. Raymond and Katic Soria 2. Scott, Ashley, and Brook Phipps 3. Dave, Emily, and Ashley Herdle
Wednesday, Feb. 25
UMW Small Business Development Center offering workshop on Effective Business Planning. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Warsaw. Register today: (804) 333-0286 or bhaywood@umw.edu. Cost of class $50.
Saturday, Feb. 28
KGP&R will be hosting a Father Daughter “Princess Ball�, Feb. 28th @ the Citizens Center . Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Limited seating so don�t wait! Dance includes dinner, dancing, photo. Special guest appearance by Elsa and Cinderella. Call for details 7755-4FUN Black History Celebration 2015. An Elegant Evening with Dinner and Play. 4:00 pm. “The History of Black History�. Presented by Two5m Production of Woodbridge, VA. More than coffee is brewing at the GOODNESS GRACIOUS Coffe Shop. “This musical comedy serves up Black History. Fun and facts presented in a uniquely fresh wonderment to entertain, enlighten and edify.� FEATURING: Moving Musical Medley, Spoken Word and Lots Of Laughs. King George Masonic Lodge #314 9019 James Madison Pkwy, King George, VA 22485.
10 and up 1. Hannah and Jim McClain 2. Sierra and Matt Werner 3. Caitlin and Mark Damron
loss, slurred speech or drowsiness. In infants, warning signs may include bright red, cold skin or very low energy. If you notice signs of hypothermia, take the person’s temperature. If the body temperature is below 95 degrees, it’s an emergency; seek medical attention immediately. For more information on winter preparedness and dealing with extreme cold, visit www.vdh.virginia. gov/news/Alerts/WinterWeather/index.htm , http://www.vaemergency. gov/readyvirginia and www.bt.cdc. gov/disasters/winter/guide.asp.
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Oct. 26, 1995 - Feb. 18, 1996 19 years ago we lost a huge part of Oct.when 26, 1995 18,to 1996 our lives you- Feb. went Heaven. Not a day goes by that we do not think of you and wonder who you would be if you were still on Earth with our family. We pray that you are enjoying Heaven and visiting with our family who has left us.
For Tickets, call 540-735-4138 or 540-663-3552. Sponsored by the John T. Steward Memorial Scholarship Committee And King George Branch NAACP
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KG Home and Craft Show March 7th. 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.
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St. paul’s episcopal church 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.
Mother son dance winners 1. Robin King and Chase King
2. Miles Ragin and Monique Winslow 3. Ashley Thacker and Will Thacker
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Local Church Directory Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist
8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218
Pastor Michael Reaves fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org Worship Services 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
(540) 775-7247 Two Rivers Baptist Church Meeting at their new church
Intersection of Rokeby and Kings Hwy. (Rt. 3)
Sunday School ..............9:30 a.m. Worship........................10:30 a.m. COME VISIT US • ALL ARE WELCOME
Rev. Peyton Wiltshire
For Information call 540710-3831
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 Christâ€?
804-224-9695
"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.
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3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436
(804) 443-4168
Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Rev. Irving Woolfolk, Jr.
"A Church where everybody is somebody!"
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. Holy Communion on 4th Sundays Rev. Fred Sales, Pastor
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.
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.
7748 Leedstown Rd., Oak Grove, VA 22443 (804) 224-0418 • ourlittlezion.org
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.
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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.
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
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
8096 Leedstown Rd. Colonial Beach, VA
“Building God’s Kingdom On Earth�
A church where the Full Gospel is Preached, Taught and Lived
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Oak Grove Baptist Church Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.& 11 Awana-Sundays-6 p.m. Bible Study-Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
Little Ark Baptist Church
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic 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
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Sunday Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 p.m. (espaĂąol) 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
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KG boys take 4A regional swim championship Girls fall just short, finish in third place Leonard Banks Sports Editor Friday night at Collegiate School Aquatic Center in Richmond became the scene of jubilation for the King George boys’ swim team. The celebration focused on the boys winning the 4A North Region Swimming Championship, besting a field of 22 teams with 291 points.
All-State 2014 Champion Ricardo Bonilla-Vazquez led the Foxes with two first-place finishes that also set school records — in the 200-yard freestyle (1:43.43) and the 200-yard butterfly (51.98). Jessica Miller also broke a school record in the 100-yard breastroke (second place, 1:11.27). As for the girls’ swim team (216 points), they finished third with only five points separating them from first-place Heritage (221 points) and three points from second-place Woodgrove (219 points). The Foxes will be well represented at the Feb. 19 at the VHSL Swimming and Diving State Championship in Christiansburg. Along with the swimmers that
have qualified throughout the season, the following swimmers qualified with state cuts in the regional meet: Mo M Elia, 100-yard butterfly, ninth, 1:04.93, 500-yard freestyle, 10th, 5:44.31; Matt Minero, 200-yard freestyle, sixth, 1:53.93, 500-yard freestyle, eighth, 5:08.39; Cat Wilson, 200-yard individual medley, seventh, 2:28.57; 100-yard breaststroke, ninth, 1:14.87; Jessica Miller, 200-yard freestyle, ninth, 2:06.46; Julian Bonilla-Vazquez, 50-yard freestyle, fifth, 23.03; Rudy Morrow, 100-yard freestyle, fifth, 51.50. All four King George girls’ and boys’ relay teams have qualified for the state championship.
W&L pulls out Girls’ JV OT victory versus Only the second Northumberland KG team to go Richard Leggitt
Washington & Lee junior Jarrett Sumiel hit a three-pointer with 12 seconds in regulation to tie Northumberland, 5151, and send their Feb. 13 game into overtime. The Eagles then pulled out the win, 58-57, for their third victory in a row as they prepare for the playoffs. “Hopefully, we can ride this momentum and continue to get better and play smarter in the playoffs,” said Washington & Lee coach George Hunter. “Sometimes we keep teams in the game by making silly mistakes and taking bad shots.” W&L’s all-everything player, Treshaun Brown, had 19 points for the Eagles and Linwood Newman had 13. The Eagles led for three quarters but then hit a cold streak in the fourth and allowed Northumberland back in the game. Taquan Smith and DayQuan Blue each had 16 for Northumberland. “Freshman Carson Bell stepped up and played well and seemed to find a good comfortable level on the varsity for the first time since being called up four games ago,” Hunter said. Jeremy Turner ruled the boards with 19 rebounds and Newman had the best game of his career, hitting key buckets and playing great defense, Hunter said. “It will not be easy, it never is in the Northern Neck, but if we play like we are capable of, we will do fine in the playoffs,” Hunter said.
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Leonard Banks Sports Editor On Feb. 12 at the King George High School gymnasium in front of a captive crowd of enthusiastic fans, the King George girls’ basketball team defeated Eastern View, 35-15, for the Conference 22 Junior Varsity Basketball Championship. The team’s 21st victory marked another milestone in Fox sports. It is the second time in the school’s history a basketball team (boys or girls) finished the season undefeated. Ecstatic about his team’s climb to the top of the conference, first-year head coach Connor Butler said, “I think the whole thing is crazy, and if you had asked me four months ago if we would be at this point, I would have told you I have no idea.” Although Madison Morgan (11 points) and Halia Ellis (8 points) led
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The King George girls’ basketball team defeated Eastern View, 35-15, for the Conference 22 Junior Varsity Basketball Championship. the offensive charge for King George, the Foxes relied on a team effort that collectively shut down the Cyclone’s offense. In fact, the Foxes limited the
Cyclones to one point in the second quarter. “Our defensive intensity has always been there,” Butler said. “Offensively,
we’ve always had our struggles, but we’ve always worked them.” The Foxes started the game with their press defense, which crippled the Cyclones’ ability to get the ball down the floor. Ellis led the Foxes with five points while Morgan added a three-pointer and a foul shot to give the Foxes a 9-3 lead. Against a struggling Cyclone offense, the Foxes utilized Brianna Martin and Tiara Parker to dominate the post. Martin led the Foxes with four points in the quarter. On an assist from Jaylyn Anderson, Brittney Peyton closed the first half out with a three-pointer just seconds before the buzzer to give the Foxes an 18-4 lead. Eastern View’s Maylasia Simmons attempted to wake up the Cyclones’ offense; however, in spite of scoring four points, the Foxes matched her team point for point to end the quarter with a 26-11 advantage. In the fourth quarter, it was apparent the Cyclones had run out of gas. The Foxes took the victory in stride, as they walked off the court with the championship trophy. “Our team is very confident, and we never put each other down,” Morgan said. “We’re always there to support each other.”
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King George girls win conference championship Leonard Banks Sports Editor Fauquier High School became the sight for celebration last week as the King George girls won the VHSL 4A Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship for the second year in a row. As for the boys, they fell short of the championship by 12 points to Fauquier. The event took place in Warrenton. Gridiron standout turned shot put star Juwan Park continued his reign versus area throwers with a first place toss of 44’ 0.5”. Parker’s toss also earned earned him the distinction of setting a new conference record.
Freshman standout distance runner Aubrey Wingeart placed first in the girls’ 1,600 meters with a time of 5:30.63. All-state and school boys’ pole vault record holder Jonathan Graham placed first in his event with a vault of 10’ 6”. Earl Calloway placed first in the boys’ high jump with a leap of 6’. DeAsia Callahan won the girls’ triple jump championship and set a conference record with leap of 31’ 2”. The versatile Heidi Colwell won the girls’ pole vault with a vault of 8’. Kyna Parker won the girls’ high jump with a leap of 4’ 10”. As for the girls 4x200-meter relay team (Alexis Jackson, Carley Johnson, Shamaya Abdulla and DeAsia Callahan), they placed first
with a time of 1:51.26, setting a new school record. Joining their teammates in setting a new school record and winning the conference championship was the girls 4x800-meter relay team (10:23.23) of Cori French, Kristen Hornbaker, Hannah Koepfinger and Brooke West. The girls 4x400-meter relay team finished with a school recordsetting performance, winning the championship in a time of 4:30.77. On Feb. 20, the Foxes will travel to the the 4A North Regional Indoor Track & Field Championship in Lynchburg. The Foxes, along with 22 competing schools, will showcase their talents at the Liberty University track.
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DeAsia Callahan was part of the winning 4x200-meter relay team for King George.
Drifters crush Raiders in final home game Leonard Banks Sports Editor
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Senior West Virgil, right, makes a move during his final home game as a Colonial Beach Drifter.
In spite of season that has yielded just three wins, the Colonial Beach boys’ basketball team decided to go out with a bang. On Feb. 11 in Colonial Beach, the Drifters decisively defeated the Rappahannock Raiders, 6347. Earlier in the season, the Drifters lost to their conference rivals, 71-64. Due to press deadlines, results of the Feb. 16 quarterfinal game against Northumberland were not available. Also, during a pre-game ceremony, the Drifters said goodbye to the following five seniors: Collin Blandford, Darin Jones, West Virgil, AJ Pierce,
Dez’John Parker and Andrai Turner. From the opening tip-off to the final tick of the clock, Virgil and Lamar Lucas assaulted the Raiders’ defense with fast breaks and post-up layups. In the first quarter, the two forwards combined for all 10 of the Drifters’ points. As for the second quarter, the Drifters dominated the first seven minutes with ease. Led by Virgil with five points, the Drifters set up shop in the Raiders’ post. The Raiders later responded with a
Third time’s the charm for Foxes Leonard Banks Sports Editor
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The King George girls’ basketball team also beat Spotsylvania.
The King George varsity girls’ basketball team did not throw in the towel Feb. 13 at King George High School. After losing to Liberty twice during the regular season, the Foxes, behind Jada Saxon (12 points, 9 rebounds) and Kanysha Reynolds (13 points) defeated the Falcons, 53-39. Due to press deadlines, results of the Feb. 16 game at Chancellor were not available.
As for the Feb. 10 King George Senior Night game against Spotsylvania, the Foxes didn’t break a sweat, as they overwhelmed the Knights, 54-26. From the point guard position, Reynolds penetrated the Knights’ defense with ease, finishing the game with 17 points. Megan Montague added 10 points for the Foxes. Reynolds wasted no time in dispensing of the Knights’ futile attempts to guard her. She scored seven of the Foxes 12 points in the first quarter. In the following quarter,
KG wrestling ends on down note Staff report The Fauquier Falcons dominated the recent 4A North Wrestling Championship by placing in the top of their weight classes. As a result of their championship win, nine Falcons will represent Fauquier at the upcoming VHSL Group 4A North Wrestling Championship Feb. 20-21 at the Salem Civic Center. As for the King George, it was
a learning experience as the team continues to build its program. Out of 28 schools, the Foxes finished 27th. In order to qualify for the state championship, wrestlers must finish within the top four of their respective weight class. Unfortunately for the Foxes, they will have no state qualifiers this season. In the opening round of the, Kraig Johnson in the 120-pound weight class pinned Sherando’s
Mike Duffy. As for the following King George wrestlers, their season ended in consolation round two: Ron Bell (145 pounds), Kyle Kraisser (160 pounds), and Cyrus Fletcher (185 pounds). Johnson later lost to Louisa’s Jeff Sisk in the consolation round quarterfinals. The Foxes finished with a strong season, with several wrestlers reaching the 100-win milestone, and a host of talented athletes returning for the 2015-2016 season.
the nightmare continued for the Knights, as six different Foxes scored to extend the lead to 23-7. After a sluggish third quarter start, Montague scored six points and dished out an assist to extend the Foxes lead to 46-16. In the final three and a half minutes, the Foxes collectively ended the quarter with a 12-2 run. Faced with a 28-point King George lead, the seemingly lethargic Knights’ offense managed to score eight additional points before calling it a night. As for the future, the Foxes will face either a rebuilding process, after graduating eight seniors or a reloading period, where the program will inherit a 21-0 junior varsity championship team. Either way, it will be exciting to see what will transpire as the 2015-2016 winter sports season unfolds.
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late rally that cut the Drifters 22-8 lead to an eight-point deficit. In the 90 seconds of the third quarter, the Raiders made a game of it by cutting the deficit to four points. However, the Black & Gold responded with a 10-0 run that eventually led to a 45-29 third-quarter lead. Throughout the fourth quarter, the Drifters maintained leads of 12 to 16 points. The Raiders’ late attempt at a press defense seemed to motivate the Drifters’ offense, as they finished the game with an 11-5 run.
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Winter a great time for small-game soups, roasts Mark Fike With the last few bitterly cold spells, our household found great use for the small game meat in our freezer. We had some rabbit and some squirrel that we wanted to use along with some venison burger. Most people enjoy a hot bowl of soup on a very cold day and we are no exception. Within a busy household, soup is easy to make and can be created in as short as 45 minutes or allowed to simmer all day long. Here are two different soup recipes we regularly enjoy that are easy to make. One can substitute vegetables or seasonings as they see fit. Each time we make soup, we change up the amounts and ingredients to enjoy something slightly different. Squirrel season is in until the end of the month. At this time of year the animals are on the ground feeding and are skittish with the open woods offering little cover. Hunters will need to sit and wait the squirrels out. For a family of four, four squirrels is recommended.
them into the soup. Another hit for the squirrel stew and the venison stew is andouille. I make my own from venison but any that you can add to soup livens it up and makes it incredibly good.
Squirrel or Venison Soup Quarter squirrels and slow cook the legs until the meat comes off the bones. Pull all bones out. This normally takes a few hours in a slow cooker. When the meat is starting to come off the bones, start a large soup pot with your favorite vegetables and broth. We enjoy sweet corn (a half a bag of cut frozen corn), four large cubed potatoes, a half dozen cut carrots, a quart of green beans and a quart of canned tomatoes from our garden. We also add two mediumdiced onions to the mix. Turn the heat up to medium as you start pulling the squirrel meat from the bones and add it to the soup mix. Season the soup with spice to taste. Keep in mind, the meat already is cooked, but allow the soup to cook the seasonings into the ingredients. The longer you let it cook, the better. If you cook the soup with the meat longer than an hour, consider putting the soup on low and let it simmer for most of the day. The results are fabulous. If you prefer venison instead of squirrel and happen to have some
Roast Rabbit
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Roast rabbit is scrumptous when cooked in a pan with potatoes and carrots.
venison burger, you can brown the burger and substitute it into the above recipe. The soup is very easy to eat
Rabbit, both domestic that we raise and wild that we hunt, is a regular staple in our house. We have several ways to cook it, but all require the rabbit be quartered and then the backstraps removed. Layer four large cubed or sliced potatoes, six carrots cut in 3-inch lengths over the quarters of rabbit, which should be in the bottom of a roasting pan. Be sure to put a layer of vegetable oil on the bottom to keep the rabbit from sticking. Season the rabbit with seasoning salt. Put the backstraps of the rabbit over the vegetables. Cover the pan and cook at 375 degrees for 30 minutes and then uncover and check regularly until the hind legs do not bleed when pierced with a knife (usually at 45 minutes or so). Sliced onions can be added for flavor.
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Recently a family was cleaning out a storage area on the second floor when one of the boxes they were moving fell down the stairs. It contained several pieces of old costume jewelry, a couple of knobs and seven of these brass pieces. They are inquiring as to what they are, and how they were used. They show no maker’s mark, and are not attracted by magnetism, hence the family is certain they are solid brass, although form the Henry Lane photograph they have a coppery Hull appearance. These pieces are known as clips, and they were used to hold the leaves of a dining room table together. Clearly they were handmade in a brass forgery. If the owners have an Empire or Victorian extension dining table, they might find that the corners of the leaves have receptacle into which these pieces fit, thereby stabilizing the table by keeping the leaves from shifting. These clips could be English or American, and probably date from the early to mid-nineteenth century. Tables with clips were of the highest quality, and usually have survived in excellent condition without warping or other structural damage. I also have seen clips on modern reproduction dining tables from upper end manufacturers. As clips usually stayed with the
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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. 2/11/15, 2/18/15
1. ZOA-01-2015 (ORDINANCE 661): AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF COLONIAL BEACH BY AMENDING ARTICLE 10, AGRICULTURAL (A-1) DISTRICT BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING PERMITTED USES: PARKS/PLAYGROUNDS, PRIVATE BOAT PIER AND MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION. THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORY USES WERE ADDED: ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, ANTENNA/ SATELLITE DISH, COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL GENERATOR, FENCES, STORAGE OF OPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND MARINE VEHICLES PROVIDED THE VEHICLES ARE PARKED IN THE SIDE OR REAR YARDS, YARD SALE, ACCESSORY APARTMENT UNIT. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL USES WERE ADDED:, PRIVATE AIRPORTS, WINERIES, AND GOLF COURSES/GOLF RANGES. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL USES WERE REMOVED: MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION. THE LOT AND AREA REGULATIONS ARE RE-ORGANIZED INTO A TABULAR FORMAT SPECIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRINCIPAL USE STRUCTURE IN TABLE 10.3.1 AND FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE IN TABLE 10.3.2. THE FOLLOWING FENCING REGUALTIONS WERE ADDED: FENCES CANNOT IMPAIR VEHICULAR OR PEDESTRIAN VISIBILITY/ACCESS, FINISHED SIDES SHALL FACE TOWARD NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES , FENCES SHALL NOT BE TALLER THAN SIX (6) FEET ABOVE FINISHED GRADE IN SECTION 10-4. THE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE A-1 DISTRICT WERE ADDED: A-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS APPLY TO ALL NEW CONSTRICTION OR REDEVELOPMENT WITHIN THIS DISTRICT. ALL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SHALL BE SHOWN ON THE APPROVED SITE PLAN(S). SURVEYS/SITE PLANS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF ZONING/BUILDING PERMITS. SURVEYS SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 14 OF THIS ORDINANCE.SITE SURVEYS SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE REGULATIONS, ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WHETHER ROOFTOP OR GROUND LEVEL SHALL BE SCREENED FROM VIEW OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND DESIGNED AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE STRUCTURE, NO PORTION OF THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING THAT IS CONSTRUCTED OF UNADORNED CONCRETE BLOCK OR CORRUGATED AND/OR SHEET METAL SHALL BE VISIBLE FROM ANY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY(S), CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AT THE DEVELOPER’S EXPENSE ON ALL UNDEVELOPED LOTS. IF DURING RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING SITE SIDEWALK/CURB IS BROKEN THE ENTIRE SIDEWALK/CURB SECTION(S) SHALL BE REPLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TOWN STANDARDS AT THE DEVELOPER’S/APPLICANT’S EXPENSE., ALL PRINCIPAL STRUCTURES SHALL BE PLACED ON A PERMANENT FOUNDATION, BARBED OR RAZOR WIRE FENCE IS PROHIBITED, SETBACKS SHALL BE MEASURED FROM EXTERIOR FOUNDATION WALLS. PROJECTIONS BEYOND THE FOUNDATION WALL MAY EXTEND UP TO 3-FEET INTO THE REQUIRED SETBACK, STAIRS AND HANDICAPPED RAMPS MAY EXTEND TO WITHIN 3-FEET OF THE PROPERTY LINE. PROJECTIONS SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE STRUCTURE SO AS TO APPEAR AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE BUILDING. SUCH ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINATION OF SETBACKS, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, PARKING AREAS, DECKS, TRASH COLLECTION AREAS AND OTHER UTILITARIAN AREAS SHOULD BE LOCATED IN A MANNER THAT IS SENSITIVE TO ADJACENT STRUCTURES AND SCREENED FROM PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY., ANY DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT MUST HAVE A HARMONIOUS AND COMPATIBLE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD. THE FOLLOWING FORESTRY PERFORMANCE STANDARD WAS REMOVED: IF TREES ARE REMOVED FROM THE BUFFER AREAS IN EXCESS OF THE PROVISION IN (F), THE PROPERTY OWNER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLANTING THE NUMBER REMOVED WITH TWO AND ONE-HALF INCH (2 2") CALIPER TREES. THIS PROVISION SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO PRECLUDE CUTTING OR THINNING NECESSITATED BY DISEASE OR INFESTATION AND RECOMMENDED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY. 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-01-2015/Ordinance #661 can be obtained at the Department of Planning & Community Development, 315 Douglas Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443. 2/18/15, 2/25/15
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3 murder suspects’ trials will not be separate, judge says Richard Leggitt King George Circuit Court Judge Patricia Kelly refused a motion Feb. 12 by a Bladensburg, Md man to separate his trial from two other suspects in a King George homicide and robbery that took place April 28, 2014. Attorney Stanley Foshee made the motion on behalf of 29-yearold Michael Clinton. Clinton is charged, along with Anthony Goodman, 30, of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Tennage Michel Shanks, 42, of Colonial Beach, with murder and attempted murder in connection with the shootings of two King George men. The trio is scheduled to go on trial together in a three-day jury trial scheduled to begin April 1. Foshee told Kelly his client’s rights would be prejudiced by a joint trial because of conflicting statements by witnesses and the other two defendants. Clinton was indicted by a King George grand jury and along with Goodman and Shanks has entered a plea of not guilty. “Your honor, we are going to redact any statements that are prejudicial to the defendants . . . (and they) will not be introduced at trial,� said King George Commonwealth’s Attorney Keri
Richard Leggitt The Fleet Reserve Association, which represents active duty, reserves and retired members of the U.S. Navy, Marines and Coast Guard, will have a mid-year meeting Feb. 19-21 in Fredericksburg, including a Friday program on providing help for homeless veterans. William Whitt, of King George, president of Fleet Reserve Association Branch 207, which represents members in the King George and Westmoreland area, said the meeting will include association branches from Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The meeting, which will be at the Hospitality House, 2801 Plank Road, will host a number of speakers at the Feb. 20 session who will discuss the efforts by the Veterans Administration and the Virginia Department of Veterans Services to provide assistance to wounded warriors, especially those
Gusmann. Gusmann also noted the seriousness of the charges against the three defendants. In addition to murder and attempted murder, the trio is charged with eight other felonies. “The court finds that your client will not be prejudiced and I order that the trial of all three of the defendants to proceed as scheduled,� Kelly said. Clinton, Goodman and Shanks will remain held in the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond until the trial date, Kelly said. The three suspects are charged in the shooting death of 20-year-old Ronelle Johnson and the wounding of Johnson’s cousin, Gregory Gaines, 20. Both men were shot in what authorities allege was a botched drug deal at a home on Winston Place. Gaines reportedly told investigators Clinton and Goodman tied up the two victims with duct tape and Goodman shot them multiple times. Both Gaines and Johnson were robbed of their money and their cell phones, police said. According to authorities, Shanks stayed away from the actual shootings, but then drove away with the other two suspects.
who are homeless, Whitt said. Brandi Jancaitis, the executive director of the Virginia Wounded Warriors Program for the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, will speak at the 2 p.m. session and will discuss current Virginia efforts to help hundreds of homeless veterans throughout the state. Matt Leslie, director of Housing Development for the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program, said the state has redoubled its efforts in recent years to provide help for veterans seeking assistance, especially those who are homeless. “There’s a bunch of resources available,� Leslie said. “We try to coordinate resources and housing first. We do an assessment that focuses on the vulnerability of the individual veterans. Then, we try to house them and wrap services around the housing.� Among the challenges facing wounded warriors and other veterans in Virginia are mental illness,
unemployment, post-traumatic stress disorders, health problems and homelessness. Leslie said help is available from the Veterans Administration, several state agencies, such as the Department of Veterans Services, and other
organizations, including the Fleet Reserve Association. Jancaitis leads a statewide team of professionals who monitor and coordinate behavioral health, rehabilitative assistance and support services for veterans and their families. Jancaitis, the wife of an active duty soldier, has been with the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program since 2010. Whitt said veterans and active duty military personnel from King George, Westmoreland and the Fredericksburg area are welcome to attend the Friday session and participate in discussions with Jancaitis and other speakers. There is no cost to attend the Friday program, Whitt said. In addition to Jancaitis, there will be speakers available to discuss with veterans and active duty military many current issues facing them including Medicare, Social Security, the Affordable Care Act, TRICARE, and problems with the Veterans Administration.
King George sheriff ’s deputies and rescue personnel, but he died later at Mary Washington Hospital. “The van was a carrying low risk prisoners from a job site in Westmoreland back to the Stafford Men’s Diversion Center,� said Sgt. Kecia Wharton on the King George Sheriff ’s Office.   Wharton said all of the prisoners were accounted for and, in fact, the prisoners from the van who were able helped call for help and
helped remove injured prisoners from the wrecked vehicle. Four prisoners remain hospitalized and five were treated and released at area hospitals, she said. The van did not have a cage, had no prisoner restraints and the driver was not armed, police said. Wharton said officers still are investigating, but it appeared the van ran off the left side of the highway, down an embankment and into the woods.
When King George Sheriff ’s Deputy Brian Woodring arrived on the scene, Wharton said he initially didn’t see the crash because it was so far off the road, but he located it after seeing one of the prisoners waving. Five prisoners were outside the van when Woodring arrived, two of whom were lying on the ground injured. Tombs and one prisoner were trapped in the van and had to be extricated by rescue personnel.
Learn more William Whitt president of Fleet Reserve Association Branch 207 said it has more than 100 members who meet every second Saturday of the month at Ryan’s Steak House in Fredericksburg. For information about the Fleet Reserve Association, veterans and active duty personnel can call Whitt at 540-907-2377. Information about the Virginia Wounded Warriors Program to help homeless veterans can be obtained by calling 877285-1299.
Prison van crashes, driver dies Richard Leggitt  The driver of a prison van was killed early Saturday and nine prisoners were injured when the van crossed the yellow line, ran off the road on Route 3 and crashed into some trees, police said. The accident happened at 12:43 a.m. just east of Route 301. The van driver, Dennis Tombs, 33, of Stafford, was conscious at the scene and communicating with
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together, were charged with child endangerment and child cruelty. Godsey and Madison have entered not guilty pleas to the charges and will appear in court at a later date to have the charges against them heard. “Physical abuse of a child is one of the hardest cases to investigate and prosecute,� said King George Commonwealth’s Attorney Keri Gusmann. “These  kinds of cases are hard because a 20-month-old child cannot tell us who did this to him or how.� “There was no way to identify who the actual perpetrator was in this case, but Ms. Marini was convicted because, simply put, she did not protect her child.� — Richard Leggitt
Board from page 1 point, saying he expects to file his candidacy paperwork soon. “I’ve enjoyed serving the citizens for the last eleven-plus years and I look forward to serving them for the next four,� he said. “I’ve picked up my paperwork and plan to be circulating petitions over the next few weeks.� Brabo launched her fundraising efforts in October. Her latest financial report for the period through Dec. 31 indicated her campaign has $2,857 on hand after garnering a total of $4,563 in cash and in-kind contributions, with the bulk, $3,430, in cash. “I have a few fundraisers planned,� Brabo said. “Those will be private
events. Thus far, they have been by individuals who have stepped up and said they want to help me by holding them.� Sisson did not file any year-end financial report. He said he doesn’t plan on seeking campaign contributions and is intending to self-fund his campaign as he has for his last two terms. Sisson also added it’s a little early to start campaigning at this point. “The citizens of King George County really don’t want to see politics playing out in February,� Sisson said. “The campaigns typically start about July 4th then ramp up and peak at Fall Festival until the election. In general, I think the folks want us to remain focused on the county’s progress, rather than on our own pursuits.�
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