03/18/2015 King George VA Journal

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James Madison - King George native son, Founding Father Richard Leggitt History buffs and area residents recently gathered at Belle Grove Plantation on the banks of the Rappahannock River to celebrate the birth of James Madison - patriot, American revolutionary and father of the U.S. Constitution.

The marking of Madison’s birthday - March 16, 1751 - was a celebration fitting a founding father.

With actors playing the roles of Madison and his wife Dolley, the historic venue literally rang out in honor of America’s fourth president.

“It was an amazing weekend with President and Mrs. Madison,” said Michelle Darnell, operator of the luxury Belle Grove Bed and Breakfast. “It is such a joy to bring such fine historic performers to the plantation and share them with both students and adults.”

Belle Grove Plantation, Madison’s See Madison, page 8

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Supervisors endorse 2015-16 budget with no tax increase Phyllis Cook

James and Dolley Madison talk with area students at the celebration of Mr. Madison’s 254th birthday, held at Belle Grove Plantation. John Douglas Hall took on the role of Mr. Madison, and Dr. Lynn Uzzle portrayed Dolley.

The Board of Supervisors directed County Administrator Travis Quesenberry to proceed with development of a balanced 2015-16 budget with no tax increases.

The new fiscal year begins on July 1.

Quesenberry will present his detailed recommendation at 6 p.m., March 24 in the Revercomb Board Room during the board’s next special budget meeting.

The March 10 budget session postponed raises for county employees, slashed requests for new positions, and cut cutting about $490,000 from the school board’s spending proposal along other division revenue adjustments.

Supervisor Cedell Brooks expressed disagreement with postponing the employee pay raises.

“We need to give the employees

some raise,” he said.

Quesenberry reminded supervisors of the 2 percent pay increases initiated on Jan. 1 of this year, adding that he wants to revisit the pay issue later this year.

“This is a priority of mine,” Quesenberry said of employee raises.

He wants the board to either grant a percentage increase or bonuses to go into effect in January 2016.

At the same budget session, King George School Board Chairman John Davis and School Superintendent Rob Benson talked to supervisors about the division’s request, approved by the school board March 9.

The school board wants $38.5 million for next year, which would add about $850,000 from local funding over the current year.

Benson is using a figure for state See taxes, page 8

School Board reviews proposed capital projects Phyllis Cook

KG YMCA Casino Night draws a crowd Richard Leggitt The King George YMCA’s Annual Casino Night was a hit – again.

“We are sold out,” Y Director Elizabeth Taylor, declared at the packed Saturday night event. “The last two or three years have been the best.

We want to raise funds so everybody will be able to come to the Y.” This year’s Casino Night was the sixth time the YMCA has hosted the fundraising event, which raises money for the Jay Massad Annual Campaign.

“We are doing it to help raise money so kids who can’t afford it can come to camp and participate in our other programs,” said the Y’s Elizabeth McBride.

Table after table of games including craps, blackjack and poker were filled as the crowd tried its luck, playing with play money for prizes.

The dance floor in the YMCA’s gym was hopping with music provided by Eric Herod Entertainment. Food was provided by Famous Dave’s barbecue restaurant.

The event drew patrons from throughout the area.

“It’s nice,” said John Hicks of Stafford. “I played blackjack. They cleaned me out right quick. Then they cleaned me out again, so that was enough. But it is for a good cause.”

David Clare of King George, a YMCA board member, was pleased with the turnout.

“We tapped out at 325 tickets,” he said. “I think we could have sold more. It is a great way to help the community.”

Tammy May of Spotsylvania was one of those who was enjoying herself.

“I am having a great time. This is my second year,” she said. “It’s social, so you get to meet with your friends, but it is also for a great cause.”

Prizes for patrons included a commercial barbecue grill, an LG 40inch flat-screen television, a Kindle Fire, a $250 gift card and a YMCA membership. Funds were also being raised through a silent auction that included signed, framed sports memorabilia from John Riggins of the Redskins and Bryce Harper of the Nationals.

“Elizabeth Taylor and her staff are doing a great job,” said Barney Reiley, the CEO of the Rappahannock YMCA, which operates the King George Y. “She has gotten the entire community involved.”

Reilly’s daughter, Erin, was volunteering at the prize table and was also pleased with the evening.

“It’s going great,” she said.

“Everybody’s having a great time, letting loose on a Saturday night.”

Corporate and table sponsors for this year’s Casino Night included Coca Cola, Quarles Petroleum, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Union Bank and Trust, Dr. Wendy Moore, DDS; the King George Builders Association and Supervisor Dale Sisson and his family.

Also sponsoring the event were: Exit Realty Expertise, Riddleburger Brothers, People’s Community Bank, Lawrence Sanitary, Steamer’s Restaurant, Westbrooke Homes, the Birchwood Power Facility and The Journal Press.

The King George School Board added a 10th capital project to the nine presented March 9 by Superintendent Rob Benson.

The new project would renovate and expand the currently shuttered former middle school building about a half-mile from the current King George Middle School. The building closed in June 2009 after the current high school opened in January of that year.

The former high school became the county’s middle school that fall, and the former middle school building was no longer needed for students.

A section of it was leased to the Smoot Library

while mail library building was undergoing renovations.

A portion of the former middle school building is still used by Parks & Recreation.

Now the school board is considering whether to overhaul the building and make it the county’s fourth elementary school.

The site would also house pre-school programs both for early childhood special education and for Head Start.

King George School Superintendent Rob Benson had previously suggested the project and remains supportive of it.

“I do think it would be prudent to consider the former middle [school] site for the fourth

elementary school and to add on a section for the preschool,” he said.

The school board instructed him to devise cost estimates and bring the entire list back for review and approval. In the meantime, the school board also provided adjustments to the project rankings.

The 10 proposals are ranked as follows: 1.) $574, 700 for middle school roof – Urgent 2.) $8,250,000 for middle school expansion – Urgent 3.) $2,798,286 for school buses, with increments divided into the next five years – Urgent See cip, page 8

School Board approves $38.5 million budget request Phyllis Cook The King George School Board approved a funding request for 2015-16 of $38.5 million for the operating budget.

That does not include an additional $4.4 million for debt service on school buildings and $1.5 million for the cafeteria fund, adding up to proposed expenditures of $44.35 million.

The school board proposal estimates an increase in state revenue of about $340,000 calculated on an ‘average daily membership’ of 4,210 for 2015-16.

School Superintendent Rob

Benson’s estimates the division would end June 2016 with only eight students more than the actual membership number calculated at the end of the last school year – 4,202 as of June 2014.

At the same time, Benson’s fiscal plan proposes the addition of 15 new positions.

Those 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, and a secondary math specialist.

Five new special education positions are also included for a

psychologist, behavior specialist, educational interpreter, certified occupational therapist assistant, and an elementary teacher on administrative assignment. Two full-time substitute bus drivers are also proposed.

The budget includes pay raises of 1.5 percent across the board for all employee groups.

Teachers would also receive additional percentages with implementation of a new salary scale. That would include a 3 percent ‘competitive’ increase for all teachers on steps 1 through 30, along with an additional 1.8 percent for step increases.

That new scale is designed to make teaching salaries more competitive with surrounding divisions in order to attract and retain quality teachers.

Retirement incentive approved At the March 9, meeting, the school board also approved a onetime employee retirement incentive plan to go into effect for the current fiscal year.

The retirement incentive is expected to reduce the overall cost of salaries by replacing some senior, See budget, page 8

KG-Dahlgren Rotary Club thanked for support of kg schools The school board thanked the King George-Dahlgren Rotary Club for its generous contributions to numerous school programs, including $5,000 recently donated to support the school lunch program for students who come to school without lunch or lunch money during the school year.

“We look forward to a continued partnership with your organization for all the things you’ve done for us,” School Board member Kristin Tolliver said.

Those include $250 for RYLA Scholarship, $2,000 for Sealston Elementary School Reading Room, $250 to King George Education Foundation for Potomac Elementary School Garden Program, $450 for King George 4-Way Test Essay Contest, $500 for King George High

Rotarians (left to right) Joe King, Robb Harling, Don Smith, Deanna Kroner, Anne Lyon and David Clare.

School Sensory Room, $500 for King George Preschool STEM Program, and $1,100 for King George Middle

School English/Reading Imitative.

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How will history treat President Obama?

Let’s pretend that its 10 years from now. It’s 2025 and we’re looking back over the first quarter of our century. I have no idea who will be in the White House. It could be Hillary Clinton winding up her second term or perhaps Jeb Bush. Or, maybe even a name that no one back in David S. Kerr 2015 would have readily recognized. But as we look back, whether it’s the historians or the media recalling days gone by,

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what will they say about President Obama? No doubt, in 2025 the former president will be retired doing whatever it is former presidents do, but what will people be saying about his presidency?

While the Obama haters seem to dominate the media with their rhetoric, I think they might be surprised that in years to come his administration will be viewed as highly successful. Now once again, I need to offer a disclaimer. I am a Democrat. Not the raving liberal variety, but a Democrat just the same. I like the President, but I am trying, as much as my partisan predisposition will allow, to look at this objectively.

Let’s start with the economy.

President Obama was inaugurated during the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Unemployment was on the rise and topped out at 10

a similar plan in Massachusetts. And to those who say it isn’t working the numbers say otherwise. Some 11 million Americans, a vast majority of whom were previously uninsured, are now covered. Another 2.6 million Americans, who, thanks to this legislation can stay on their parents plan, are also insured.

Then there is the cost of healthcare.

Because of the cost containment provisions in the Affordable Health Care Act, the cost of healthcare delivery for the first time in 50 years is actually dropping. Paperwork requirements (though it doesn’t always seem like it) are down and computer systems talk to each other.

Unnecessary tests are down as well.

All in all that’s not bad. Now what about military and foreign affairs?

To hear his detractors talk you would assume he is some kind of pacifist with a desire to turn America over to

the bad guys. But the record doesn’t bear that out. He has readily used force against anyone who threatens U.S. interests, from pirates to Muslim extremists in Yemen. He has probably ordered more drone strikes than any other President. Also, the Pentagon budget hasn’t gone down. We’re still pretty well armed.

He is also trying to do the impossible and put some peace arrangement in place with Iran. It may work. It may not. But, it’s worth trying. In spite of opposition, and some highly inappropriate Senate interference in the constitutional

foreign policy role of the president, he’s at least trying. It would be worse not to try.

At the moment President Obama’s critics seem to be the only ones writing the narrative of his presidency. It’s a shame there aren’t more voices on the other side.

Indeed, if I had one criticism to make of this administration it would be that they don’t defend themselves well enough. But in 10 years none of that will matter.

The Obama administration will be history, and I think that history will treat him pretty well.

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To the Editor: At the March 10th budget work session, I heard our top county administrator ignore the pleas of his staff and offer only a repeat of last year’s budget with a few scraps added in. Two of our supervisors then congratulated him and said there was no need to work up any other budget variations for discussion and simply clean it up for public advertisement, and then they could vote to approve it.

Where are the public’s wishes included in this process? We are the ones who benefit from the services provided directly to us by the county spending our taxes. This is not the state or federal taxes that go off to wherever with little hope of your oversight or input. We should have a direct input into how each year’s county budget is crafted and funded.

Isn’t adding several cents to the tax rate, raising our taxes about $100 a year, worth not having to wait for a late bus to pick up your kids for school?

How many hours of vacation did you use having to do this yourself? Isn’t your child’s education and chance at a scholarship for higher education and a better life hurt by constant teacher turnover? What will that cost your children in their future? Also a county’s quality of education greatly influences whether a company will relocate here, which expands our tax base.

Should our fire stations be manned at a level that can answer our 911 calls to ensure our safety?

KG County relies on the charity of neighboring counties and the Navy base to respond to many of our EMS calls; does that sound right to our espoused culture of self-sufficiency to pull our own weight? It is well known that King George’s tax rate is 30-50 percent lower than many surrounding localities. This lower rate is partially responsible for the lack of services we need. We take the risk of those localities realizing they are actively subsidizing our low tax rate. With this lack of services, residents have to pay higher insurance premiums, which can be much more than $100 per year higher than counties with well-staffed EMS. Taxpayers can deduct county taxes paid on their federal returns; higher insurance premiums cannot.

Other counties have citizen budget committees to provide input to the BoS on what they expect. KG has budget work sessions at which we can listen but are not allowed to comment. There is no place for discussion between supervisors and residents. Following Supervisor Ruby Brabo’s lead, it would be more equitable and transparent if supervisors would hold meetings where their constituents could view last year’s budget and make recommendations based on each department’s current request. These opportunities of transparency and communication would provide a chance for all citizens to go over each budget item line by line, to learn how the county’s budget process works and to help the supervisors understand what’s crucial to the citizens of King George.

The result would be a more informed, educated and involved populace who support and understand where their local taxes go to.

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percent. We forget how grim things were, but the president launched a large stimulus package designed to prime the pump. It did seem to work, because unemployment began to drop. Also, the president presided over the bailout of General Motors.

Today, the unemployment rate is a healthy 5.5 percent, new job openings are at a 14 year high, and GM is once again profitable.

But, what about the one thing that drives his opponents to a frenzy?

You guessed it, Obamacare. It’s actually called the Affordable Care Act. Apparently, according to its vocal detractors, it’s the first wave of socialism. However, curiously they forget that the plan was based on a model for private sector-provided universal healthcare developed years ago by Republican members of Congress. Indeed, Obama’s GOP opponent in 2012 even implemented

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NN Audubon Society (NNAS) will conduct a bird walk at 9 a.m. at George Washington Birthplace National Monument Park on Pope’s Creek between Montross and Oak Grove in Westmoreland County.

There will be loaner binoculars available. Please call Frank Schaff at (804) 462-0084 to let him know that you are coming so he can notify you if the walk is cancelled. For additional information about the NNAS and activities, check the website at www. northernneckaudubon.org.

Tuesday, April 7

Regular meeting of NARFE Assn.

NN Chapter 1823 at 1 p.m. Los Patrones Mexican Restaurant, 625 N Main St. Kilmarnock. Pay as you go.

(804) 438-8011.

Save The Date

Celebrate Earth Day April 18 between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Caledon State Park, 11617 Caledon Road, King George.

FREE! Registration required.

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 debris.

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.

Call (540) 663-3861, or send an email to caledon@dcr.va.gov.

Provide the following information: your name, phone number, number in your party.

4th Annual Local Student Art Contest From March 18-Sat. April 11, the Westmoreland County Museum in partnership with The Inn at Montross, will be sponsoring the 4th annual Local Student Art Contest.

Featuring student artwork from the four Westmoreland County schools there will be an artists reception March 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All are welcome. There will be fun activities on that date around the museum and town. Winners will pose for a photo in a NN Chevrolet convertible.

This year, WCM will have the artwork judged by People’s Choice and students with the winning work will receive cash

prizes: $100 for first, $50 for second, and $25 for third, made possible by the generosity of: Carry-On Trailer, Peoples Community Bank, Eagle’s Catch Antiques, and Murphy’s Seed Service. The People’s Choice ballots can be picked up at the museum beginning March 18 and must be turned in by March 28 at 1:30 p.m.

The winners will be announced at 2 p.m. One ballot per person. Also, after attendees have dropped off their art show ballots, we encourage you to stay around the Inn to enjoy their cookies and milkshakes or light bite from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH in Colonial Beach is looking for CRAFTERS AND VENDORS, to set up at their upcoming Granny’s Attic on Saturday, April 18. If you are interested in renting a table call Ella Johnson (804) 224-0440 or Mary Barber (804) 224-2106.

Mountain View Baptist Church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28. The hunt begins at 11a.m. and includes egg dyeing, games, lunch and The Easter Story.

This event is FREE! All are welcome!

Mountain View is located at 6713 Passapatanzy Dr. King George. mtnviewbaptistchurch.org

KG Farmers’ Market opens April 25 The King George Farmers’ Market’s first appearance for the year at the KG Home & Crafts Show was a great success. It is always great to bring excitement to many new and long-time friends of the market with news of the market starting a new year.

The first market of 2015 will be Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m.noon at the KG Elementary School.

We will also tell you more about the 2015 vendors in just a few weeks, so mark your calendars and make your wish lists now!

If you can’t wait until April, you can come see us at the 3rd annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Saturday,

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by Friends of the Rappahannock, the festival focuses on inspiring action on environmental issues including buying locally, supporting farms and reducing the carbon footprint (www. riverfriends.org).

The KG Farmers’ Market is always trying to get more involved with our community and is looking for Artists and Musicians for our first Saturday of the Month Community Days as well as volunteers to help with daily operations, background writing, event planning, and volunteer coordinating. If you would like to get involved, like us on Facebook or email kgfarmersmarket@gmail.com for details.

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Trinity United Methodist Church Sunday, March 29 at 9:30-10:15 a.m. the church will host a Hymn sing and continental breakfast. All are welcome, no dress code. The breakfast will include coffee, fruit, rolls, buns, etc. salem baptist church will celebrate its Annual Women’s Day service on Sunday, Mar. 22, at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Leonard Bland will preach at 11:30 a.m. followed by a dinner. Guest speaker for the evening service will be Elder Yolanda Flowers-Barnes of the Shining Star Freewill Baptist Church, Seat Pleasant, MD. The L.G. Bland Mass Choir will render the music.

Each service begins at noon and ends with soup, sandwich, and tea/coffee provided by the host church.

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King George Summer Lunch Bunch is preparing for its seventh summer of feeding hungry children in King George County, and they need your help.

When school closes for the summer, roughly one-third of the children will not be getting their free or reduced lunch meals as subsidized by the USDA. The Summer Lunch Bunch bridges the nutritional gap, and helps families stretch their available food dollars, by providing free lunches two days a week during the summer.

This summer, the goal is to expand to a three day a week delivery. But to achieve this goal, they need human resources; your help, your time and your commitment.

The annual Call for Volunteers will be held on Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 5590 Kings Hwy. in King George. You do NOT have to attend this church, nor do you have to be a church goer to volunteer. You just have to feel the need to help feed the hungry children here in King George County.

At the meeting, you will hear more about the program, can sign up to volunteer and ask questions of our Board of Directors. Come and learn how to help.

For more information or answers to your questions, please contact Annie Cupka, Publicity/Fundraising coordinator, (540) 623-3575 or via email at kgsummerlunchbunch@ gmail.com.

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 Christ�

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"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.

15681 Owens Dr. in Dahlgren, VA Church Phone: (540) 663-2831

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EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

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!"

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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Tabernacle Baptist Church

Oak Grove Baptist Church Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.& 11 Awana-Sundays-5 p.m.

Bible Study-Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Little Ark Baptist Church

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

We invite you to gather together with us!

Sunday School - 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m.

Pastor Earl T. Howerton Jr.

Sunday Services Service Early Worship - 8 a.m.

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

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Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

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Jonathan Graham’s winning 15’ vault sealed his bid to win the 4A indoor pole vaulting championship.

Graham captures state pole vault championship Leonard Banks Sports Editor Jonathan Graham saved his best indoor pole vault performance for last.

On March 9 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, the King George High School senior and all-time school record-holder set a state record of 15 feet.

“We are especially proud of Jonathan’s accomplishment as state champion in the boys’ pole vault and setting a new state record,” King George indoor track and field head coach Jeremy Jack said.

Graham achieved his second all-state indoor performance on his second vault.

“The feeling of finally placing first is awesome,” Graham said.

“I’ve been working toward this goal since my freshman year.”

Graham’s closest competition was Amherst senior Dante Franklin, who posted a vault of 13 feet.

On March 14 at the New Balance National Track & Field Championships at the Armory in New York City, Graham finished the competition by placing 26th with a vault of 14’ 10.25”.

Out of a field of 37 schools, the King George boys placed 15th.

As for the girls’ team, freshman standout Aubrey Wingeart brought home two all-state performances.

She placed eighth in the 1,600 meters with a personal best time of 5:25.68 and seventh in the 3,200 meters with another personal best time of 11:49.72.

Other notable all-state Foxes’ performances included Earl Calloway, high jump, 6’, eighth place; Hannah Koepfinger, 500 meters, 1:23.56, eighth place; Jordan Aley, 300 meters, eighth place, 36.76 (personal best).

Other non-qualifying performances included the boys’ 4x200-meter relay team of Matthew Brown, Jacob Ditomasso, Kyree Garrett and Jordan Aley, ninth place; Ezugo Agulou, 500 meters, 12th place; Kyree Garrett, triple jumple, 13th place; girls’ 4x200-meter relay team of Shamaya Abdullah, Alexis Jackson, Carley Johnson and DeAsia Callanan, 12th place; girls’ 4x400-meter relay team of

Hannah Koepfinger, Brooke West, Cori French anf Callanan, 11th place; 4x800-meter relay team of Koepfinger, Maddie Amos, West and Wingeart, 13th place; Heidi Colwell, 55-meter hurdles, 13th place; Colwell, pole vault, 10th place; Carley Johnson, triple jump, 14 th place.

With the Washington & Lee baseball season opening this week, junior Jeremy Saunders is excited to compete on what is hoped will be a strong W&L team.

Yet, Saunders, a versatile two-sport athlete, also has music on his mind.

Saunders, who is the drum major for W&L’s marching band and who plays guitar and piano, has been accepted at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston for a fiveweek program this summer, and will attend if he can get some financial help.

“He is just one of the all-around best kids in our school,” said W&L Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis.

“He is a strong athlete who plays baseball and runs cross country.

He’s the drum major and a great bass guitar player in an honors band. And, he just performed a leading role with the Westmoreland Players. He’s a great kid with a lot of accomplishments.”

Saunders, 16, is optimistic about baseball season. He will play second base and outfield on a team that is predicted to win the Northern Neck District. He also is hoping to raise the $8,000 necessary to attend the summer music program in Boston.

“I have already received some contributions,” Saunders said. “We have a few churches helping and we hope to have a music concert to raise money.”

He also is raising money online through the personal fundraising website gofundme.org.

Saunders, the son of Jerome and Crystal Saunders, started playing the guitar when he was 13. He already played the piano.

“My grandfather plays the guitar, so I learned a lot for him,” Saunders said.

He also is a highly regarded actor, just completing a

Jeremy Saunders at bat for W&L is also drum major for the marching band and plays the guitar. leading performance with the Westmoreland Players at Callao.

He learned about the Berklee music program while attending the George N. Parks Drum Major Academy in Pennsylvania last summer.

“I think it is an excellent opportunity,” he said. “Berklee wants you to stay on campus and have the whole experience. Some courses I take will be for college credit.”

“He is well deserving of this honor,” Lewis said. “He is one of the most important people we have in the culture of our school, and he’s a junior. He is top notch. The quality he brings to the school, to our teams, to our classrooms, to our hallways and even to the lunchroom is just amazing. He is the kind of kid everybody dreams of having.”

Saunders’ baseball coach, Michael Clark, also is a fan of the young athlete and musician.

“He is the type of person you want in your program,” Clark said. “He is very respectful and hardworking and he has been a starter on the baseball team since his freshman year, which is pretty unusual.”

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The Eagles began their baseball season this week with Charles City at home and play March 19 at West Point and Rappahannock County March 21 at home.

“We have been pretty young, but we have a lot of good, experienced people on the team this year,” Saunders said. “I think we can win district, hopefully,.”

Saunders has been playing baseball since he was 5 and was a part of Westmoreland County Little League teams that won the district three times and went to the state playoffs three times.

“My brother, Jerome, played baseball and my father played baseball, so it was just a good fit for me.”

Because it is spring, Saunders, who is the junior class president, has baseball on his mind. Yet,music is his dream for the long term and getting to participate in the Berklee program is a step toward fulfilling that goal.

“This program will allow me to study with world renowned educators in a world class facility, if I can raise the funds, so I am hoping donations will keep coming in,” he said.

The program is designed so high school students can experience the commitment it takes to becoming an accomplished musician. Berklee students learn from the best musicians in the country, playing with different groups to enhance and grow their musical talents and abilities.

Berklee is the largest independent college for contemporary music in the world. Known for its study of jazz and modern American music, it offers courses in contemporary and historic styles that include rock, flamenco, hip hop, reggae, salsa and bluegrass. Invitations to participate, like the one Saunders received, are highly sought by music students from around the world.

“It is amazing to think I could be participating,” Saunders said. “But the tuition for the program is steep, so I need help. I would be grateful to anyone who would consider making a contribution.”

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Foxes varsity softball back to reclaim Conference 22 “They are naturally gifted, and their sport of choice just happens to be softball,� Parker said.

Peering into the Foxes pitching rotation, junior Ashleigh Nalls, a 2014 All-Conference first-team selection, leads the Foxes into battle. On the mound, Nalls is a strikeout specialist. At the plate, she is a consistent hitter capable of knocking the ball out of the stadium.

Backing Nalls up on the mound will be freshman Juliette Truslow, senior Gabe Tate and senior Savannah Nalls.

Among the 13 players returning, those with all-conference honors include Ashley Cooper, Shelby King, Alexis Sheehan, Savannah Nalls and Ashleigh Nalls.

Newcomers to keep an eye on as they transition into varsity program include Summer Knop, Juliette Truslow and Madison Morgan.

Now that the season has begun, schedules and game updates can be found at www.kgcs.k12.va.us.

Leonard Banks Sports Editor The King George Foxes are equipped with the personnel to roll over the opposition without missing a beat.

In fact, the mere fact of losing in the conference semi-finals to Liberty last year has left a bitter taste of unfinished business on their athletic palette. “The way we finished in the game against Liberty makes all of us very hungry,� King George softball head coach Renee Parker said. “We have every intention to go farther this season.�

Two seasons ago, King George stood at the doorsteps of a state championship.

This season, lightning could strikes as the Foxes have made improvements to their lineup.

Along with speed and softball savvy, they have six players that have the ability to step up their game by playing multiple positions.

Drifters take AllConference honors Leonard Banks Sports Editor The 2014-15 Colonial Beach girls’ basketball season forever will be remembered as one of the greatest seasons in the school’s history.

With Sydni Carey and Deniya Newman making the All-Conference 43 first team, Kenzie Cox and Alexia Wilson, earning second-team nods and Keith Dickerson voted as Coach of the Year, the Lady Drifters’ honors are nearly complete.

In light of their third trip to the state championship playoffs under Dickerson, the program remains hungry for another opportunity to bring home the coveted hardware.

Upon reflection on the Drifters dream season that ended in the state semi-finals against Twin Valley,(6761, Dickerson said, “As the old song goes, it’s best to be in love and lost, then never to have been in love at all.�

The 12th man or Drifter fan corps has been an intangible asset for the team throughout the season. Whether it was the nearly partisan crowd of Black and Gold fans covering the bleachers at the conference and

regional finals or the dominant fan representation that faithfully came to the VCU Siegel Center, in Richmond, the support of the Colonial Beach community has been nothing short of consistent. “They have supported us all season long,� Carey said. “If it wasn’t for them, we would not be here. They are just as much a part of this ride as we are.�

Also acknowledged for her AllConference 43 performance under the honorable mention classification was rebounding specialist Amber Jones. In addition, Washington & Lee senior Teondra Brooks also earned honorable mention status.

As for the Colonial Beach boys All-Conference 43 basketball honors, multi-sport star athlete sophomore Lamar Lucas earned first-team honors.

Washington & Lee senior Treshaun Brown won both Player of the Year and earned a place on the all-conference first team. Brown’s teammate Jeremy Turner was voted to the all-conference list, while Jarrett Sumiel and Bradlee Frye earned honorable mention awards.

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Hopes high for Colonial Beach Softball Leonard Banks Sports Editor Softball expectations are high in Drifter-land.

Colonial Beach softball coach Scott Foster may have the recipe for a Cinderella season. After four seasons of quietly flying under the radar of conference competition, the head coach has a cast of players that could upset the balance of the top teams in their division. “I expect a good season, and not to take away from my other teams, this is the best we’ve ever had,� Foster said.

With almost his entire infield returning, and several returning starters from last year in the outfield on the roster, Foster’s expectations for a successful season are high. Even with the loss of 2014 graduates Billie Gould and Taylor Lee, the Black and Gold have ample replacements in Brooke Payne and Kenzie Cox to replace them without missing a beat. “We expect to win game and compete,� Foster said. “Like always, we will be chasing the

big three conference teams, Essex, Rappahannock, and Northumberland.

Until you beat one of them, you will have your work cut out for you.�

Last season, the Drifters finished third in the conference and lost a 4-1 game to Rappahannock, who eventually went on to win the state championship.

The core of a winning softball team is found in a solid pitching staff. For 2014, those duties will fall to Manana Morton, Payne, Haley Phillips and Cox. At the plate, the Drifters will have the batting resources of .420 hitter Emily Parks, and Deniya Newman.

The Drifters will be tested early

by AA schools Courtland (March 19) and North Point (April 2). The Drifters first home game will be March 25 against Courtland. “In basketball, playing tough nonconference teams made us better to get where we wanted to be, which is the state championship playoffs,�

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After 60 girls came out for the Drifter softball program (varsity, junior varsity, middle), the state of the school’s softball program is stronger than ever.

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Warmer weather but the water is still cold Mark Fike The warm temperatures the past week and a half have been a blessing to enjoy.

Certainly each spring when we feel the warmth of the sun and the temperatures start to creep up, we begin to think about fishing.

A few weeks ago, I mentioned that very fact.

This past weekend my father and I had to take a short trip to Tappahannock. As my truck rolled over the bridge into Port Royal, we both gazed longingly at the Rappahannock River and wondered aloud if the white perch were running. I can recall many March days fishing in the vicinity of the Port Royal Bridge or up around the gravel pits on the river.

While white perch were the target species, we often caught catfish and occasionally we would hook a rockfish too.

By the time we eased into Tappahannock and caught ourselves looking once again at the river, I decided to make a phone call.

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There have been years when white perch were in Fredericksburg by early March. I vividly recall catching huge white perch at the Falmouth Bridge in early March. However, given the late cold temperatures we have experienced, that date will likely be delayed a few weeks.

Donna did tell me the trout pond in Fredericksburg was stocked last Tuesday and some big trout were being hauled in. She also noted anglers are catching some nice stringers of crappie using minnows too. The last thing she brought to my attention surprised me a bit. She reported some anglers were having a good time catching lots of catfish near Port Royal. Most people think of catfish as more

of a warm water fish, but the more I thought about the situation the more I recollected catching plenty of them myself in March.

Although the water is cold, catfish are very willing to move around to feed. The lower Rappahannock River -- the stretch in the Port Royal to Wilmont Landing area -- has numerous mud flats that boats must navigate around. These mud flats are often exposed or at least visible during a low tide and generally are no fun for anglers most of the time. Early spring or late fall would be the exception.

During the early spring or late fall, these fertile flats lay in several feet of water and therefore warm up much faster than other areas of the river. Because the water is shallow and the silt is generally heat absorbing, the temperatures are attractive to baitfish and other lifeforms to include predators.

It is after a string of sunny and warm days anglers can find plenty of fish haunting such areas. Sometimes the fish are actively feeding right on the flat in mere feet of water and

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Place several lines out with a mix of baits on them until you find the bait of choice. Night crawlers and cut bait are the obvious choices but chicken liver will work too. While larger baits will catch larger fish, it is the small fish in the 18-inch range that I sought. These fish usually are readily available. Put your lines out at different depths too, starting with at least one on the mud flat in several feet of water and then fan them towards the deeper water. One rod may only have a split shot on it while the deepest one may have a 2-ounce sinker riding the bottom. Be attentive because the fish sometimes will just pick up the bait and keep going taking your rod with it.

Remember to dress warm and use windproof coats or jackets even on a nicer day. The temperature on the water is always cooler than on land at this time of year. Do

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oh my, yard sale time My initial reaction is that with the elaborate French matting and attractive framing, these were a great buy. The engravings themselves have pressed bordering, indicating that they are not pages out of a book. The coloring is excellent, showing no signs of fading.

Given the subject, the one of Chiswick House would be more in demand on the market. The building, completed in 1729, is the finest surviving Palladian structure in London. Lord Burlington was the builder, who saw himself as introducing Palladio, the sixteenth-century Italian architect from Vicenza, to Britain.

Later in the eighteenth the property passed to the Dukes of Devonshire, who retained ownership until 1929 when the Ninth Duke sold it to the Middlesex County Council.

Henry Lane After wartime service as a fire station it underwent resHull toration, and today the house and gardens are a popular tourist attraction for Londoners and visitors alike. One can see the dome from the main road coming into the city from the west.

Although good British engravings from the eighteenth century are plentiful, these two examples are especially fine. The framing alone would cost far more than the purchase price. Given their age and condition they are worth $125 each. In conclusion, I suggest frequent returns to the thrift shop.

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Prune, weed, thin, pick, sort fruit. Requirements: 2 month farm exp.,2 month tractor and forklift operation experience, carry 40 lb bag, pick 12 lbs/hr blueberries, 400 lbs/ hr apples. $11.29/hr. 3/4 of workdays guaranteed, tools supplied. Free housing for workers who cannot reasonably return to permanent residence after workday.

Initial transportation and subsistence to worksite paid upon completion of 1/2 of contract. Apply at Virginia Employment Commission 804-7861485 using job listing #8491432 . 3/18p Fox Towne Adult Day Care Center is now hiring for part time RN’s, CNA and Medical Technician also Volunteers are needed.

Located conveniently on Rt. 3 in King George, near the courthouse. To apply please call (540) 775-5502. ufn 4 Temp Positions: Crop Farm Worker 05/01/15 to 12/31/2015. We offer $11.29 p/hr at the time work is performed.

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Tools, equipment provided at no cost. Duties: operate farm equipment to plant, cultivate and harvest crops; lubricate and repair farm machinery; transport grain to storage bins/ elevators. Minimum 3 mo. experience. Must be able to lift 60 lbs, have a valid driver’s license and speak English. Harrington, DE. Interested? Contact your nearest DE SWA, or call 302-761-8116, job order #DE293805.

Business Services Te c h n i c i a n : H E L P WANTED AD; Local Telecommunications Company is seeking 1 fu l l ti m e B u s i n e s s Services Technician in the King George area.

Requirements are HS diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license with proven good record, ability to lift 100 lbs.

Potential candidates will have at least 5 years of service and installation technical experience along with knowledge of outside broadband networks utilizing coax and fiber technologies.

NCTI, SCTE training and certification are preferred. EOE. DMV/ drug screening required.

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Henry Lane Hull and his wife Lisa operate Commonwealth Antiques and Appraisals, Inc. at 5150 Jessie duPont Hwy. in Wicomico Church, VA. Write to him at P. O. Box 35, Wicomico Church, VA 22579 or e-mail questions to henrylanehull@commonwealthantiques.com.

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NOTICE TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH 2015 TOWN DECALS NOW ON SALE 2014 DECALS EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2014 2015 DECALS MUST BE DISPLAYED ON YOUR VEHICLE BY MIDNIGHT APRIL 30, 2015 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THE TREASURERS OFFICE IS OPEN WEEKDAYS: 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

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AUTO/TRUCK $30.00 GOLF CART $30.00 MOTORCYCLE $15.00 TRAILER $12.50 MOPED $10.00 ANTIQUES $10.00 GOLF CARTS: REQUIRE PROOF OF ANNUAL INSPECTION AND INSURANCE COVERAGE

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We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s Policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.

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

This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753.

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King George County Job Announcement Deputy Clerk of Circuit Court I

ABC LICENSE Kings Lake, Inc. Trading as: Sheetz #573, 8206 Kings Hwy, King George, King George County, Virginia 22485-3414.

The above establishment is applying to the V I R G I N I A D E PA R T M E N T O F A L C O H O L I C BEVERAGES CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine & Beer Off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Thomas Luciano, President NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

King George County is currently accepting applications for Deputy Clerk of Circuit Court I. Ideal candidate should possess excellent customer service, data entry skills as well as a working knowledge of office methods and procedures. Must possess H.S. diploma or equivalent. Applications and additional information can be obtained online at www.king-george.va.us or 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 200, King George, VA 22485. Position open until filled. EOE/MFDV 3/11/15, 3/18/15

Commissioner of the Revenue Westmoreland County IMPORTANT NOTICE New Filing Deadlines: PERSONAL PROPERTY RETURNS due APRIL 1st.

TAX RELIEF for the ELDERELY or DISABLED due APRIL 1st.

VIRGINIA STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS due MAY 1st.

3/18/15, 3/25/15 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 5151 Mallards Landing Drive King George, Virginia (King George County) Tax Map #9F-2-46 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the name of Robert W. Mullen, III and Marcy L. Keller dated July 24, 2006 and recorded in Deed Book 602, at page 264 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, which Noteholder is United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, either of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the front entrance of the King George County Circuit Court, 9483 Kings Highway, King George, Virginia on March 24, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., the following property: ALL that certain tract or parcel of land, with all improvements thereon and all appurtenances thereto, situate, lying and being in the Potomac Magisterial District, King George County, Virginia, Lot 46, Section 2, Mallards Landing Subdivision, as shown on a plat dated May, 1988 and recorded in the King George County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in Plat Book 13, pages 124 and 125.

In addition, sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the real estate. Property to be sold “AS IS” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. Property shall be conveyed to the purchaser by special warranty deed.

Terms of Sale: Cash, Cashier’s or Certified Check at sale made payable to Hill and Rainey Attorneys. Certified funds must be presented to Trustee for inspection at the start of sale in order to be qualified to bid. Bidding Increments: Not less than $100.00. A deposit of $15,000.00, or 10% of the purchase price, whichever is less, will be required at the time of sale with settlement within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale.

Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, we advise you that this communication is from a debt collector attempting to collect the indebtedness referred to herein and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

Robert B. Hill, T. O. Rainey, III, Shelley K. Richardson, Nathaniel A. Scaggs and David L. Ostwinkle, Substitute Trustees This is a communication from a debt collector.

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Town of Colonial Beach Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Colonial Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 2, 2015, in the Colonial Beach Town Center located at 22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia, to consider the following: Beginning at 5:30 p.m.

1. ZOA-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 RIGHTSOF-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.

Hill and Rainey Attorneys 2425 Boulevard, Suite 9 Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834 (804) 526-8300, Ext. 117 Also see USDA’s website @ www.resales.usda.gov 3/11/15, 3/18/15

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Eschmann honored for planning commission service Upon his recent retirement from the King George County Planning Commission, William G. Eschmann, II, was honored by adoption of a resolution from the group on March 10 and provided its framed original.

Eschmann served on the commission for more than 16 years – from October 1999-January 2015 – making him one of the panel’s longest-serving members.

The resolution thanked him for his commitment and dedication to the county and its resident, stating that his contributions as “far exceeded that of the average bear‌â€?

Eschmann participated in the development of three iterations of county Comprehensive Plans, including those approved in May 2000, March 2006, and the current plan approved in April 2013.

In addition, he helped develop the December 2002 Subdivision Ordinance and worked on numerous revisions to the zoning ordinance.

Commissioners praised his dedication to improved land-use planning and commended him for his unselfish contributions and the example of his long-time efforts to define excellence through active support and participation in the service of the county.

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King George birthplace at Port Conway across the Rappahannock from Port Royal, was first purchased

by Captain Anthony Savage in 1670.

The house was later acquired by Madison’s grandparents, Francis Conway and Rebecca Catlett Conway.

Their daughter, Eleanor Rose Conway, returned to the plantation in December of 1750, three months before for the birth of her child, who would grow to become one of the world’s foremost political thinkers.

Though born at Belle Grove, Madison is more closely associated with Montpelier, the Orange County plantation where he grew up, spent his retirement years and died on June 28, 1836.

Still, Darnell described Belle Grove as a great spot to toast Madison’s 254th birthday. “Where better to celebrate James Madison than at the plantation where he drew his first breath?� she said.

The festivities included a James Madison Essay Contest sponsored by the King George American Legion. “We look forward to future events with the American Legion and hope this is the beginning of a long standing annual event,� Darnell said.

While Madison never attained the popularity of fellow Virginians and Founding Fathers George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, the King George native son was a leading American statesman.

A Princeton graduate, Madison skillfully argued for ratification of the the new representative form of

CIP: Review

Budget: Retirement incentive

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4.) $500,000 for new track – Urgent 5.) $562,000 for network equipment – Urgent 6.) $1 million for fiber equipment for Sealston and Potomac elementary schools – Future 7.) $591,159 for school security cameras – Necessary 8.) $1.17 million for school presentation systems – Necessary 9.) $303,117 for multimedia distribution system – Future 10.) Cost TBD for conversion and expansion of old middle school – Future Once approved, the list will be forwarded to the county administrator, as are all other large capital projects requested from all county departments.

The next step is for the planning commission to review the projects during a public hearing and then provide its own rankings to be forwarded the board of supervisors.

School board member T.C. Collins suggested the school board develop an expanded long-term capital plan to include projects beyond the five-year timeframe contained in the county’s formal funding program.

Collins ideas included construction of a new school board office, construction of bathrooms and concession stand at the middle school, construction of a central storage facility, and an inventory control system.

School board member Mike Rose suggested such future projects could be discussed at a work session to be scheduled later this summer, with school board member Ken Novell saying he would support holding a meeting for that discussion.

higher-paid employees, with lessexperienced ones at lower pay rates.

To encourage retirement, it will provide eligible employees with a one-time lump-sum payment of 30 percent of their contracted salary at the time of retirement.

To participate, full-time employees aged 50 and above, with 10 or more years of experience in the King George division must retire in the Virginia Retirement System this spring.

Benson said 14 employees are interested in participating.

Prior to the vote, school board member Ken Novel asked Benson of any drawbacks to the plan. “We lose very veteran staff in the process,� Benson replied.

For those 14, the payout would cost the division $741,893, plus division payroll taxes, unless paid into employee retirement accounts as a non-taxable disbursement.

Benson estimated the gross savings between the total salary costs for the 14 and their replacements would be about $283,056 for next year, if the payout could be done with surplus funding left over at the end of the 2014-15 Fiscal Year.

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“Where better to celebrate James Madison than at the plantation where he drew his first breath?� —Michelle Darnell government at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, he co-authored the Federalist Papers, which helped swing popular support behind the new Constitution.

Winning election to the House of Representatives, Madison authored the Bill of Rights, which was ratified in 1791. In 1794, he married Dolley Payne Todd, who who served as Washington, D.C.’s leading socialite during the early 19th century.

Madison would serve as Secretary of State during the presidency of his friend, Thomas Jefferson, during which time the Louisiana Purchase, doubled the size of the new United States.

Madison won election as president in own right in 1808.

His tenure coincided with a time of prosperity of the nation, but he also presided over the War of 1812, which saw the British burn the White House.

revenue based on an ‘average daily membership’ of 4,210 for 201516, which is 10 students less than Benson indicated he expected to end with this current year.

Supervisors agreed to bump up the enrollment number to 4,240 students, suggested by Quesenberry.

That number would draw down about $136,000 more from the state, which lessens the amount needed from county coffers.

Supervisors’ questions also concentrated on teacher pay, with Chairman Jim Howard and Dale Sisson both calculating 6.3 percent raises being proposed for teachers on steps 1-30 of the salary scale.

After a back-and-forth with Sisson, Benson agreed.

Under the school board’s teacher pay proposal, there is 3 percent for a ‘competitive’ increase, 1.5 percent across the board and 1.8 percent for a step increase, along with 1-percent for required Virginia Retirement System payments.

Benson said all other employee groups are proposed to get 1.5 percent increases, with teacher pay getting an extra bump in order to ensure competitiveness with surrounding divisions in order to attract and retain quality teachers.

That potential surplus is currently estimated at about $165,000 based on higher enrollment than originally budgeted.

If the cost of the retirement payout comes entirely from next year’s 2015-16 funding, the estimated first-year savings is about $60,500, with secondyear cost savings estimated at $254,400.

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Quesenberry’s other recommendations included nixing most of the 14 new positions requested by department heads, estimated at over $700,000.

Supervisors agreed to add two new positions, including a facilities technician in the General Properties Department, and a training position in Emergency Services.

That would postpone the addition of six other emergency service positions, with Fire and Rescue Chief David Moody coming back with a comprehensive staffing plan later this year.

Supervisors suggested other departments also update their staffing plans to address current needs within their existing budgets. “Instead of just moving the deck chairs around, they need to do another scrub and try to get organized properly,� supervisor Joe Grzeika said.

Quesenberry said that was already done for the two requests for the landfill convenience centers, in addition to a decision to add a few more part-time hours for an office assistant in finance.

Budget elements won’t be finalized until adoption during the last week of April following a public hearing, which likely will take place April 21.

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Bill Eschmann (left) received congratulations upon his retirement from the King George Planning Commission from the commission’s chairman, Josh Colwell.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015