Sports Foxes shutdown liberty falcons. Page 5
T he
Volume 39, Number 13
Virginia Viewpoints
Spring gobblers
Will Jim webb give democrats a choice? Page 2
Prepping for tom.
POSTAL CUSTOMER
King George
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 50 Cents
helping you relate to your community
Arrival of ospreys signals arrival of spring Richard Leggitt The thousands of ospreys that flew into the Northern Neck and the Chesapeake Bay last week were perhaps less than thrilled by the cold, wet weather that marked the March 20 arrival of spring. After all, the mighty raptors were migrating north for the spring and summer following a winter sojourn as far away as Brazil. But if the skies were overcast, the appearance of the ospreys was a welcome sight for area residents. “It’s wonderful,” said Peggy Musick of Colonial Beach. “The arrival of the ospreys is a sure sign of spring, which brings hope and enthusiasm again. It is fun to watch them carrying sticks to build their nests.” Residents of King George and Westmoreland counties have been seeing the signs of spring for weeks: the appearance of skunks and redbreasted robins and the blooming of crocuses. But the appearance of the ospreys each year is the final sign that spring has officially arrived. Many residents of the area welcome the ospreys’ return by building platforms for osprey nests. Ospreys nest on those platforms, as well as on telephone poles and channel markers. The ospreys breed while they are in the area, usually hatching two or three eggs in early summer. Their return migration to South America, with their youngsters, begins in November. The ospreys’ annual winter migration, and their long flight to and from the Southern Hemisphere, has been tracked by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for several years in an effort to help the public better understand the traveling raptors. The CBF places tracking devices on ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay region so it can monitor their migration patterns. The devices are donated by Microwave Telemetry
and are installed by professional ornithologists. “Not only can we track their migration, but we can also monitor the daily activities of these birds both here and in South America,” said Don Baugh, the foundation’s director of education. The Chesapeake Bay region has the largest concentration of ospreys in the world, although the magnificent birds can be found as far away as Australia, Siberia and the Red Sea. Ospreys can be found on all continents except Antarctica. Fish make up 99 percent of the ospreys’ diet, so they are very effective fishers. They hunt by diving to the water from as high as 100 feet. Their talons allow them to pluck a fish from the water and then rotate it in flight to reduce wind resistance. They are the only bird with this unique capability. Their only competitor for food in the Chesapeake Bay and the Northern Neck region is the bald eagle. Eagles will swoop down on an osprey in flight and force it to drop a fish that it has caught. The eagle will then steal the fish in midair. The osprey, also known as a sea hawk or fish hawk in some regions, has plumage that is dark brown and white. Ospreys only weigh about four pounds, but they have a six-foot wingspan. They can be seen daily along the waterfront areas of King George and Westmoreland counties to the delight of area residents, who enjoy watching them catch fish or build their stick nests. In the 1950s, ospreys were endangered like eagles and other birds of prey by the use of DDT in farming operations. Since the chemical was banned, however, the ospreys have made a strong comeback and today are widely seen and welcomed in the Northern Neck not only as a final sign of the arrival of spring but as a symbol of a flourishing environment.
King George County secured another court date in the ongoing breach of contract dispute with Project Faith, Inc., over getting back a 5.53-acre parcel of donated land. The court hearing will take place April 21 in Spotsylvania to enable the current judge to continue hearing the case. The official venue for the case remains the King George Circuit Court. In a round of filings begun late last month, Project Faith is seeking a
protective order against King George’s request for documents related to the non-profit’s $300,000 claim against the county government. Project Faith officials are seeking payment before returning the property to the county. The nonprofit’s latest filing includes 2013 invoices from an architecture firm for services rendered. King George’s filing for the April court date reiterates its desire for a partial summary judgment to return the land to the county. The county government is also
Seven people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation of illegal drug distribution in King George and Westmoreland counties. A joint taskforce composed of federal, state and county law enforcement authorities made the arrests in connection with a pair of recent raids, according to Kecia Wharton of the King George Sheriff ’s Office. Four people were arrested as a result of a March 11 raid at a private residence in Index in King George. Three others were taken into custody on March 19 after officers executed warrants at three different residences in Colonial Beach, Dahlgren and on Tetotum Road in King George. “We take drug related crime very seriously,” said King George Sheriff Steve Dempsey. “The men and women who are part of the taskforce worked tirelessly on these investigations, devoting long hours away from their families. They deserve much credit for their hard work.” Officers from the King George Sheriff ’s Office, the Virginia State Police, the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service made up the taskforce. Arrested and charged in the March 11 raid in Index were Harold Edward Foster Jr., 66, of King George; Duane Ira Lynn Jr., 47, of Colonial Beach; and Richard Fred Pickens III, 32, of Woodford. Cocaine, heroin and other drug evidence were recovered at the scene. Jessica Herrink
Crocus, peepers and Osprey - sure signs that spring is finally here, even if it is still chilly.
asking for dismissal of a separate legal action by Project Faith that seeks the $300,000 payment. The latest action by Project Faith appears to duplicate a counterclaim it filed in response to the county’s original suit filed more than a year ago. In October 2013 the county sued Project Faith for breach of contract citing the organization’s failure to start construction of a facility to house local and state agencies that provide social service programs. The facility was to be built on land donated to Project Faith by the King
IRS grants non-profit status to King George Education Foundation Phyllis Cook The Internal Revenue Service has officially recognized the King George Education Foundation as a 501(c)3 non-profit, retroactive to its April 21, 2014 incorporation with the State Corporation Commission. Tammy Indseth began efforts in January 2014 to establish the foundation and received early support from school division Superintendent Rob Benson and a formal endorsement by the King George County School Board. The foundation seeks to build partnerships, attract private funding and support innovative programs and projects for students and employees of King George County
Public Schools. Indseth serves as president and Becky Kraisser is treasurer. The foundation is seeking a secretary. Its meetings, held at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Smoot Library, are open to the public. The foundation supports efforts to enhance the quality of education in the county’s public schools through innovation and creativity. It seeks ideas for achieving the division’s curricular goals, enhancing students’ personal development, and/or encouraging links with the community. In January the foundation awarded its first Innovation Grant to Annie Cupka, a paraprofessional
Joint task force drug investigation results in seven arrests Richard Leggitt
April hearing date set for court hearing between county, Project Faith Phyllis Cook
Page 3
at Potomac Elementary School and a sponsor of the school’s garden club. Cupka won for creating the courtyard learning garden at Potomac. The grant of just over $400 will purchase gardening tools to help transform the school courtyard into an edible garden. The King George Dahlgren Rotary Club supplied the funding. The foundation’s six partners in education include the King George Youth Athletic Association, King George Family YMCA, National Society of Black Engineers-Potomac River Professionals, Dance Box, See KGEA, page 8
George government. Three court hearings on the matter have taken place. After filing its counterclaim in 2013, Project Faith asked the court for permission to amend the complaint. The non-profit sought to withdraw its counterclaim. The court granted both requests. At the April 21 hearing, the court will hear King George’s request for dismissal of the $300,000 counterclaim. Project Faith’s legal filing cites lack of funds and an inability
to obtain loans for its failure to meet construction deadlines. The developer’s document describes “circumstances beyond its control,” including the county’s refusal to provide tenant lease agreements in advance of construction. The latest filing also criticizes the Virginia Department of Transportation, The Journal and a member of the county’s social services board. Both sides have consistently declined to comment on the lawsuit since its filing in October 2013.
Board to review fracking ordinance draft in April Phyllis Cook The King George Board of Supervisors has agreed to review next month a proposed ordinance amendments under consideration for oil and natural gas extraction. The method under consideration is called fracking. It is an industrial drilling process to create fractures in rock formations thousands of feet underground by injecting chemicals into cracks in the ancient shale to allow extraction of the gas. The state is in the process of revising regs for drilling in the Taylorsville Basin. It is the geologic formation that
underlies this area of the eastern portion of the state, including a large section of the Chesapeake Bay. It is considered environmentally sensitive. In the meantime, the county board tasked staff and the Planning Commission to revise county regs because it wants to discourage fracking in the county. The supervisors want to be prepared for an application should one be submitted for a special exception permit. Shore Exploration Production Corporation holds drilling leases on some 86,000 acres in the Taylorsville Basin, including areas See Fracking, page 8
Now you can follow local breaking news daily on our website at www.journalpress.com
See bust, page 8
NJ man convicted of embezzlement Richard Leggitt King George Circuit Court Judge Herbert Hewitt has convicted a New Jersey man of embezzling $9,000. Judge Hewitt requested a pre-sentence report and set the sentencing date for Michael Roy, 35, of Middletown, NJ at the conclusion of a bench trial last week. The sentencing is set for June 4. Roy was charged with embezzling the money on June 28, 2013 from United Paving Co. The firm was paving driveways in King George at the time of the incident, and Roy, who had only been working for the firm for four days, was accused of pocketing the payment for a paving job at a residence on Lakeview Drive. According to the testimony during the trial, Roy requested and received a cash payment of $8,500 from Judith Whitt of King George after telling her she could keep $500 if she paid him for the work done at her home. Roy was not authorized by the company to accept payment, nor to offer a $500 discount to Mrs. Whitt. See Jersey, page 8
2
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
The Journal
OPINION
www.journalpress.com
VIRGINIA VIEWPOINTS
Will Virginia’s Jim Webb give Democrats a choice?
Will Hillary survive the e-mail crisis or won’t she? More than likely she will. It’s not much of a scandal and if there is one thing that the Clinton family is good at it’s surviving a crisis or a scandal and bouncing back. Though, as one of Bill Clinton’s supporters I have to tell you David S. Kerr that all these scandals and crises can wear you out. And I suspect that as Hillary
makes her run for the Presidency, this pattern of recurring political firestorms is going to keep repeating itself. That’s just the way it works with this family and I can safely say that I am one of those Democrats who wouldn’t mind having a choice. I’m probably not going to get my wish. But, wouldn’t it be nice if that when Virginia has its primary that we Democrats at least got to choose between more than one candidate? The only other prospective nominee who has actually said he may want to run for President is our own former Virginia Senator Jim Webb. There must be something about that Senate seat that makes people want
to run for President. Its two prior holders, Chuck Robb and George Allen, both had Presidential aspirations, but neither of their campaigns got very far. Webb, who polls around the 1.5% mark right now, isn’t like most political hopefuls. He doesn’t seem to be crafting his message to suit the audience. Rather, it’s the other way around. He’s talking and hoping someone will listen. He was elected to the Senate in 2006 when he defeated George Allen and served one term. Webb is of a dying breed. He’s a moderate to conservative Democrat. He’s a former Marine, Vietnam combat veteran, and of particular note, given his choice of par-
ties, was Ronald Reagan’s Secretary of the Navy. He is also an accomplished author and filmmaker. It’s a thoroughly impressive background, but should he be President? I don’t know. But, he’s worth watching. Webb’s career in the Senate, much like Webb, didn’t follow a conventional track. One of his first bills allowed individuals to carry weapons into National Parks. Not the sort of thing that warms the heart of the party’s liberal base. But, he also supported Obamacare and in something that desperately needed to be done, he led the effort to revamp the GI Bill. Now, it actually gives veterans enough to pay for an education.
inflation rate of 3%, the CB schools would make cash payments in the total amount of $12,863,203 for the lease of mod pods over 30 years. If the rate of inflation were to increase to 4%, the lease payments would total $15,311,188. In year 31, the lease payment, assuming 4% inflation, would be $885,448, and increase forever after, year after year. Alternatively, the construction of a school building financed with a $9.6M bond issue at a 30-year fixed rate of
2% would require cash payments in the amount of $12,859,178 over the next 30 years. If the interest rate on the bond were fixed at 3%, payments would total $14,693,547; and at 4%, $16,655,069. And after 30 years, the CB school district would own a building, fully paid. Contrary to Ms Parks’s contention, it appears to me that Superintendent Newman and the school board used correct math when they compared the lease of mod pods and the construction of a school building and opted for the latter. Of course, a
decision like the one facing the CB school district currently cannot be reduced to finances alone. What value does the town derive from the permanence of school buildings in the community? What message does CB wish to convey to current and future students, faculty, citizens and businesses about the town’s long-term viability? How important is a school for the fabric of a community? Heino A.P. Beckman Colonial Beach, VA
Letter to the Editor Go figure these calculations To Whom It May Concern: I am writing in response to Polly Parks’s letter re: Colonial Beach Schools, which was published in the March 4, 2015 edition of the Journal. I find her comparison of lease and building costs misleading. Current annual lease fees of $262,500 will not remain unchanged for 30 years. Even if we assume an unrealistically low, constant annual
Webb allies himself with the Democratic Party’s working class roots and frequently refers to his supporters, at least those he hopes will support him, as Reagan Democrats. These are voters that loyally supported the Democratic Party for many years, but have steadily been leaving its ranks over what some see as its elitism and more left wing positions. Webb, taking on a populist tone, wants to win these folks back by talking about fairness in our society and about opportunity. It’s sometimes a little hard to sort out. So many in the media, often just because we can be lazy and I include myself in this,
demand a label. Webb isn’t easy to label. Hillary Clinton is still the likely choice of the Democratic Party in 2016. However, certainty and politics are two words that shouldn’t be used in the same sentence. All sorts of candidates have been their party’s expected nominee or winner in the fall only to see their names enter the ranks of political footnotes. I am not betting on Hillary faltering on her way to the nomination. Overcoming crises, as I said, is a Clinton specialty, but maybe if Democrats had a choice along the way that would be a good thing for everyone.
SUDOKU
I AM DECA!
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
The
and also recognized for the Chapter’s participation in Virginia DECA Day! Arnelle Johnson was an Honor Society Inductees as well! Also attending this conference with KG DECA as Chaperones were Alumni KG DECA members Mr. & Mrs. David Miller and Ms. Shannon Tolliver – all previous SLC competitors and winners. Also attending as Chaperone was Mrs. John Rinko. And currently in college KG DECA Alumni Cole PatesClift (JWU), Carrisa Jeffers (JMU),
Samantha Fedak (JMU), Jackie Collins ( UVA), and Anna Kniceley (Va Tech) were at this conference as College Interns and very supportive of their KG DECA Chapter! What a great weekend for these wonderful students – now they will proclaim “I AM DECA” in Orlando on April 24-29! For more information on DECA – please visit www.deca. org, www.vadeca.org, www.kgdeca. org and follow us on Twitter and Instagram – @KG DECA
Community Care Clinic
Accepting new patients! Same Day Appointments Most Insurances, Self-pay plans, Medicaid/Medicare
C
to run for Chapter Office. Although we left early Sunday morning and missed the Grand Awards due to the weather, all winners were posted on Twitter! The following students won finalist medals and trophies for their chance to compete in Orlando: • Franklin Rinko, Thomas Melton, Anna Pelto Chapter Creative Marketing Project - Medal Finalists and continuing on to Orlando! • Thomas Jenkins and Garret Blom - Chapter Learn and Earn Project - Medal Finalists • Kylie Webb - Fashion Merchandising Promotion Medal Finalist • Caitlin Niznik – Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling - Medal Finalist • Arnelle Johnson – Financial Consultant – Medal Finalist and trophy winner – continuing on to Orlando! • Caitlin Harr - Social Media Medal Finalist • Kylie Webb and Garrett Robey have also been invited to the Thrive Academy in Orlando! DECA at KGHS also earned recognition for the DECA Membership Campaigns earning spots at the Thrive Academy in Orlando and was recognized as a Diamond Chapter for participating in the DECA Membership Campaigns
unity Care Cl m in om
Journal
Monday - Friday Walk-in Care on Saturdays
ic
DECA at King George High School really proclaimed they are DECA at the Virginia DECA State Leadership Conference (SLC) Feb. 27 to March 1 in Virginia Beach! This year marked the 14th year that DECA at KGHS has competed at this conference bringing a delegation of 38 competitors! And these competitors really took the stage! On Friday, DECA at KGHS presented and participated in campaigning for their own candidate for State Office – Clara Brabo. Arnelle Johnson interviewed as a finalist for the Virginia DECA Scholarship at the Virginia Beach Convention Center (VBCC), Virginia DECA’s home for the weekend! The rest of the afternoon was spent at Beach Quarters Resort practicing for competitions, unpacking, and ironing professional dress clothes! The streets were cleared of the snow for us! After dinner, the Open Session got started! DECA at KGHS hit the stage at the VBCC in front of 3400+ DECA members, advisors, and chaperones from all parts of Virginia to receive Re-Certification for their School Based Enterprise – Fox Stox School Store – accepted by Colton Southall, Jacob Bethem, and Cindy Jeffers – Competing in Orlando! Sha’Tiva Harvey accepted the Blue Chip – highest honor – for the Chapter Program of Work Annual Report – it’s a really big trophy because it’s a notebook of everything DECA at KGHS has done in the last year! District 19 President Clara Brabo and District 19 Advisor Mrs. Dee Strauss were recognized for their work in their District positions. And Clara Brabo was introduced as a candidate for Region 3 Vice President. Competitive Events began in earnest on Saturday at VBCC. From Individual Series to Written to Professional Selling - the practice paid off! After dinner Saturday night, DECA at KGHS was on stage! Kayleigh Stevenson earned a medal in her Food Marketing series event role play, Arnelle Johnson earned two medals for her Financial Consulting test and presentation, Kaitlin Niznic earned a medal in Hospitality & Tourism Professional Selling test, Daniel Habron earned a medal for his Hotel and Lodging series event role play, Alexa Steele earned a medal in her Principles of Marketing role play event, Arnelle Johnson won the Lucy Crawford Scholarship for $1000. Advisor Mrs. Dee Strauss was also recognized and received a plaque as Outstanding DECA Advisor at this Awards Session. The weather played a part in our weekend with the threat of an ice storm hitting by morning. The candidates for office provided a brief introduction of who they were and what they stood for to the Voting Delegates – Sha’Tiva Harvey and Garrett Robey from King George – and then the ballots were cast for the next year DECA State Officer Team. Although the Region 3 Vice President spot ended up with a different person, Clara Brabo plans
11131 Journal Parkway
King George, VA 22485
(540) 625-2527 We put the “CARE” in Health Care 10250 Kings Highway • Post Office Box 409, King George, VA 22485 Phone: (540) 775-2024 • Fax: (540) 775-4099 Online: www.journalpress.com
Publisher Jessica Herrink • jherrink@journalpress.com Editor George Whitehurst • george@journalpress.com Subscriptions Bonnie Gouvisis • bonnie@journalpress.com Reporters Phyllis Cook • pcook@crosslink.com Linda Farneth • lindafarneth@verizon.net Richard Leggitt • leggittmedia@yahoo.com Sports Editor Leonard Banks • leonard@journalpress.com
Sales Representatives Dennis Verdak • dennis@journalpress.com Hilleary Thoren • hilleary@journalpress.com Legal/Classified Display • hilleary@journalpress.com Church & Community • lori@journalpress.com Community News Lori Deem • lori@journalpress.com Graphic Artist Leonard Banks • leonard@journalpress.com Production/MIS Drue Murray • drue@journalpress.com General Manager Robert Berczuk • robert@journalpress.com
Subscription rate is $24 per year (52 issues), or 50¢ on newsstands. Outside the counties of King George and Westmoreland, the rate is $38 per year. The Journal (ISSN #87502275) is published weekly by The Journal Press, Inc. Postmaster, send 3579 to: The Journal, Post Office Box 409, King George, Virginia 22485
CLUES ACROSS 1. Bangladesh capital 6. Ed Murrow’s home 9. L. Lamas’ mother Arlene 13. 9th Hindu month 14. Barbary sheep 15. Olive genus 16. Repast 17. Into the air 18. Droops 19. Land of Enchantment 21. Yes _____ Bob 22. Gross revenue 23. Scottish woolen cap 24. Initials of “Girls” star 25. WGBH or WNET 28. A. Hamilton 29. Skin lesions 31. Mures river city 33. Phone counselling volunteer 36. Restaurants 38. Deerfield, Il Christian Un. 39. Gland secretion 41. Trace the outline of 44. Give advice, explain 45. Male parents 46. One point N of due E 48. Radioactivity unit 49. Equally 51. “Rubber Ball” singer Bobby 52. 93562 54. Bird confinement status 56. Daniel Boone’s state 60. Burn the surface of 61. Hillsides (Scot.) 62. Swiss river 63. Stir to anger 64. Political action committees 65. Ajitesh ___, Cricket player 66. In bed 67. Miles per hour 68. Checkmating game
CLUES DOWN 1. Musical “____ Yankees” 2. “CIA Diary” author Phil 3. Chew without swallowing, as of tobacco 4. Steadies 5. Article 6. Slang for lots of reptiles 7. True toad 8. Be in session 9. For measuring doses of radiation 10. Winged 11. 1770-1831 German Philospher 12. Emitted coherent radiation 14. Estranges 17. Wheel shafts 20. Take in solid food 21. Indian frocks 23. Hill (Celtic) 25. Singular of 64 across 26. Small nail 27. Strongboxes 29. White dessert wines 30. Curved cavalry sword 32. Dropped off a package 34. __ Farrow, actress 35. Class of comb jellies 37. Begat 40. __ student, learns healing 42. Born of 43. Very dark blacks 47. Midway between N and NE 49. Capital of Ghana 50. Indian term of respect 52. Impart knowledge 53. 4th Hindu month 55. Strong air current 56. Hunting device 57. One who is wise 58. Amounts of time 59. Soft-finned fishes 61. Beats per minute 65. Carrier’s invention See our Classified Page for the answers
outdoors
www.journalpress.com
Prepping for Tom
areas that have been hunted are helpful. Numerous times I have found another ambush site, fallen log, small knoll or other benefit when I have taken the time to look around my hunting grounds. We tend to learn something every time we go out with the intent to learn more about our quarry. Sometimes the grass or brush has grown more than we thought it would. Maybe the farmer using the fields has plowed things up and it is muddier than expected meaning the walk to the corner will take twice as long, leaving you exposed at sunup trying to get to the woodline before the turkeys can see. If you plan on taking a youth out on youth day, take the kids out scouting with you. Nothing builds confidence more than seeing a bird where you plan on hunting. Make the kids feel they have a part in what is being planned. Give them the binoculars if
means not enough recruitment or reproduction in the following years. While turkeys are birds of habit, they do change their travel and feeding patterns based on changes in their environment. Longtime gobbler hunters know certain fields, hardwood stands and so on are usually favorite turkey haunts. However, some years the birds find better food nearby or elsewhere. That said, it pays to do some preliminary scouting. Scouting can entail a drive by the location, checking the field out with binoculars, or it can mean doing some legwork and examining the woods for J-shaped droppings, feathers, strut marks in logging roads. Scouting areas that never have been hunted is essential while scouting
Mark Fike The spring gobbler season countdown has begun. Tthe big day for the youth to make a date with Tom Turkey is April 4. Evidence is pointing to a great population of birds. Gary Norman, the state’s upland game bird project leader, noted August counts were quite good. If the young birds made it through the winter, and by the looks of things many did, the spring season should be quite good. Hunters are reporting seeing strutting gobblers in fields and plenty of hens. In fact, too many hens may be the one snag we have to deal with this season. I rather have that problem than not enough hens. Too few hens
BREYER’S ROOFING
you spy a bird strutting and ask them if it is a gobbler. Ask them if he is a mature bird and if he has a long beard. This is also a great time to teach a kid how to tell the difference between a jake and a gobbler. Remind them to look at the tail feathers. The feathers from 1 o’clock down to 3 o’clock and from 9 o’clock to 11 o’clock will be shorter than the ones at 12 o’clock. Of course the beard length can be an indicator too. Before you head afield, go through your turkey vest and check your calls. Chalk up your box calls, check the mouth calls for mold, splits or stretching. Rough up your strikers and friction calls too. Try each call out to ensure it works properly. Take the time to inspect your decoys. Find the stakes for them, too. Do you have your face mask, gloves and hat? What about bug spray? One thing I plan to add to my
The Journal
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
arsenal this spring is a predator call. Coyotes are becoming a real common sight and there are repeated reports of coyotes coming to turkey calls figuring on a quick meal. If turkey hunting gets slow and/or you suspect a coyote may be nearby, give the predator call a few hits and see if you can take out a coyote in the process. You might save a fawn or turkey nest in the process. Popular predator calls that work are squealing rabbits, squeaking mice and puppy noises. Yes, coyotes will come to puppy noises. Your turkey load will burn a coyote at close range. Just try to get the predator in to 30 yards or less. Remember, when exiting the woods, particularly with a gobbler, wear orange. Pay attention to your target and what is beyond it and be sure of what you are shooting at before pulling the trigger. Report violations to keep our ranks clean.
Look for turkey dusting areas such as this one. Typically, feathers will be left in the area indicating that turkeys have recently used the area.
3 1 ' , # 1 1 " ' 0 # !2- 07
Over 30 Years Experience
s 2OOFING 3%% 9/52 !$ (%2% !.$ /. 4(% */52.!,g3 7%"3)4% &/2 *534 ! 7%%+ s #!,, /2 %-!), 3!,%3 */52.!,02%33 #/-
SEE
s 3IDING s 7HOLE *OBS OR 2EPAIRS YOURs &ULLY )NSURED AD HERE AND
AUTO SALES
CLEANING SERVICES
ON THE 540/775-5440 JOURNAL'S WWW.BREYERSROOFING.COM WEBSITE CALL (540) 775-2024 OR EMAIL SALES@JOURNALPRESS.COM
Dust Busting Cleaning Services LLC
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Call or Email Denise Today To Schedule Your Free Consultation s #ELL s DBALON@va.metrocast.net CHIMNEY SWEEP
LAW FIRM
The Chimney Sweep
+;LNCH !IHQ;S *;Q $CLG
& Duct Cleaning
Litigation, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Real Estate & Wills
s #/-0,%4% #()-.%9 3%26)#% 2%0!)2 s #()-.%9 2%,).).' s 02/&%33)/.!, $5#4 #,%!.).' s $29%2 6%.4 #,%!.).' INSURANCE Y %322#0 !*# ,',%
Hours by Appointment Only
iĂ€ĂŒÂˆvˆi`ĂŠUĂŠ ˆViÂ˜Ăƒi`ĂŠUĂŠ Â˜ĂƒĂ•Ă€>˜Vi
(540)720-3546
15521 Real Estate Ave., #210, Dahlgren, VA 22485
HOME CONSTRUCTION
0 ,
professional plumbing ,-5 -.#, solutions, inc.
!;LJ?HNLS
COURTHOUSE FLORIST & GIFTS SPECIALIZING IN SEWER & WELL PUMP SYSTEMS
Licensed & Insured
(540)642-2349 jnave@comcast.net
FREE ESTIMATES
Lawn Care & Planting, LLC Landscaping and Design
2ETAINING 7ALLS 7OOD 3LATE s 3ODDING s 3EEDING s 4REE 0LANTINGS s /VER 'ROWN 2EPLANTINGS s 0RUNING s -ULCHING s ,IMBING 4REES s 'RASS #UTTING
(540) 775-1500 Hayden, Plumber 9492 KingsMatt Hwy., KingMaster George
Located directly across from the King George Courthouse PEST CONTROL
Now Located 10222 Kings Hwy., King George, VA s #/--%2#)!, s 2%3)$%.4)!, s #%24)&)%$ ). 6)2').)! s 4%2-)4% #/.42/, s -/)3452% #/.42/, s '5!2!.4%%$ CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE INSPECTION
~Your Full Service Pest Control Professionals~ “Where We Treat Your Home As If It Were Our Own.�
HOME IMPROVEMENT
INSURANCE
3OUTHERN HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC.
TREE SERVICE
www.apexhomesinc.com
3ALES 3ERVICE s #LASS ! ,ISCENSED )NSURED
£‡nää‡ÇÇä‡xnxäÊUÊx{ä‡ÇÇx‡äÇÓ£ BUILDER
FLOORING
WELL DRILLING
Classy Decor
Flooring & Furniture
Your Local King George Flooring & Furniture Store
540.644.8076
classydecor2003@netscape.net www.classydecoronline.com
Pat Grinder ~ Owner
INSURANCE
11399 Ridge Road King George 540-775-4211 Specializing in custom Kitchen & Bath cabinetry designs & installation. 4IPXSPPN PQFOJOH TPPO
NationwideÂŽ
Insurance & Financial Services
Mason’s King George Florist
Advertise Here for 13 weeks call 540-775-2024
1#04'!# 0# *27 ',! RY IVE EL
ANSWORLD TR D
FTD CE 19 10?
¤
Rt. 206, Dahlgren Rd., King George, VA
Residential m Acreage Farms m Commercial m Properties
0!ROOFING & SHEET METAL, INC.
!SPHALT s 2UBBER s -ETAL
804-493-1913 ,ICENSED )NSURED s 3INCE
Harry Archie, Owner
EXCAVATING
KING GEORGE DRILLING SERVICE, INC. Well Drilling Residential • Commercial Agricultural • Geothermal
Class A Contractor
1-800-336-9355 804-224-9130 GUTTERS
JACK’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS ~FREE ESTIMATES~ Serving the Area Since 1966 , State Reg. Lic., Ins.
(301) 645-5761
HOME IMPROVEMENT
PADGETT
DECORATORS
Serving King George, Colonial Beach & Westmoreland
Is Your Home In Need Of A Facelift? s 0AINTING $RYWALL ,IGHT #ARPENTRY s 9EARS %XPERIENCE s ,ICENSED )NSURED
a NationwideÂŽ Financial company
NATIONWIDE is on your side
540/663-2106 Servicing all your insurance needs
FLORIST
ROOFING
$2),,%$ 7%,,3 s 7!4%2 ,).%3 SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS
5769 James Madison Parkway King George, VA 22485
S IN
We Distribute Real
(Not Mobile Homes)
s +INGS (WY -ONTROSS 6!
S’?
MODULAR HOMES
+-"3* 0 &-+#1
Visit our home improvement center for sales & installation of all types of floor coverings, replacement windows & doors, vinyl railing & fences, sunrooms & much more.
FLOR IST
9-7 • Mon.- Sat.
PLUMBING
call today (540) 775-5680
540/663-2131
*Look for the gazebo out in front!
(540) 775-0000 • 1-800-742-2900
LICENSED & INSURED
(OMES &INISHED "ASEMENTS !DDITIONS $ECKS
Inspected, Ready-To-Go Used Cars & Trucks
8475 James Madison Pkwy., King George, VA 22485
5SXQ 1OY\QO >O\WS^O :O]^
5#12-, &-+#1 ',! ,OCAL "UILDER s ,ICENSED )NSURED
Used Cars & Trucks Full Service Center Steel Tow-Dollies For Sale
Financing for Everyone! ~ FinancianciĂłn Para Todos!
CARPENTRY
LANDSCAPING • LAWN CARE
TOP QUALITY
24-Hour 7 Days A Week Full Service Propane Filling Available
For All Your Residential & Commercial Needs!
1J?=C;FCTCHA 'H +IP? 'H +IP? -ON -@@C=?M &IG?M %?H?L;F &IOM? J;LNG?HN !F?;HCHA -@@C=? !F?;HCHA .;LNS .L?J !F?;H OJ
SEE YOUR AD HERE AND ON THE JOURNAL'S WEBSITE CALL (540) 775-2024 OR EMAIL SALES@JOURNALPRESS.COM
Residential & Commercial
(540) 373-6644 Fredericksburg, VA “We Keep Our Minds in the Gutter�
REFRIGERATION
GROVES REFRIGERATION
James Padgett Owner Cell: (703) 407-9639 8030 Kings Hwy., King George, VA 22485
INSURANCE
$IR 'HMOL;H=? At Fox Plaza
!UTO s (OME s ,IFE #OMMERICAL 4RUCKS ,OCAL AND ,ONG $ISTANCE
3!6% S ON YOUR INSURANCE
^#ALL &OR &REE 1UOTES^ 540 James Monroe Hwy., Colonial Beach
3
Caroline Branch
Ashland Branch
12227 Jefferson Davis Hwy., 514A N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA 23005 Woodford, VA 22580 (804) 798-4139 (804) 448-3713
The Journal's Business Directory • 13 weeks for $20 per week • To advertise call 540-775-2024 or email sales@journalpress.com
4
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
The Journal
www.journalpress.com
Friday, March 27
Potomac Elementary School annual Spring Fling. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Talent show and much more.
Saturday, March 28
CB American Legion Auxiliary is having a Ham Dinner with all the fixings. 5-7 p.m. at the Lodge. 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, March 31
College Fair at W&L High School in Montross. 50 plus college reps to talk with you about college future. 5:30-7:30 p.m. (804) 493-8057.
Monday, April 6
Regular meeting of the CB VFD Ladies Auxiliary. 6 p.m. at the fire house.
Virginia State Parks to offer special spring break options
(RICHMOND) – When spring break comes and you’re looking for something to do, look no further than a Virginia State park. Virginia State Parks will offer special programming in all parks March 27 – April 12. “It has been a long, hard winter,” said State Parks Director Craig Seaver, “and spring break will be the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the many outdoor activities that Virginia State Parks offer.” Staunton River Battlefield State Park in Randolph will have special Easter events March 28. On April 4, Easter programs will be held at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster, Douthat State Park in Millboro, Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge, Powhatan State Park in Powhatan County, Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane, and Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston. A complete listing of spring break options can be found at: http://bit.ly/
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.
Saturday, April 18
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) 6633861, or send an email to caledon@ dcr.va.gov. Provide the following information: your name, phone number, number in your party.
VSPSpringBreak2015. New this spring are the revamped Trail Quest program and the Civil War Geocaching Adventure. Both programs have been simplified to allow participants to easily log in and track their progress. State parks are open 365 days a year and offer self-guided programs such as geocaching and Nature Adventure backpacks. The packs are loaded with tools and toys that can be used by guests exploring the park. Backpacks are free and are available for check-out on a daily basis. Geocaching GPS rentals include a GPS unit with a GPS activities brochure and instructions for use. Activities include Geocaching, Virtual Geocache, GPS Nature Trail and a new adventure that focuses on the American Civil War. For more information about all the offerings in Virginia State Park, including overnight accommodations, visit www.VirginiaStateParks.gov or call the Customer Service Center at 800-933-7275, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
dahlgren united methodist church will present the cantata “The Shadow of the Cross” by Lloyd Larson on Palm Sunday, March 29, at the 11:00 am service and again on Maundy Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 pm. This is a Tenebrae service meaning a “service of darkness” that walks us through the final hours of Jesus’ life and crucifixion. Holy Communion will be provided at the Maundy Thursday service. The choir is directed by Elizabeth Guthrie and accompanied by Pamela Johnson. Child care is provided at both services. The church is located at 17080 Fourteenth Street in Dahlgren. first baptist church will be celbrating “Women’s History Month” at 9 a.m. on March 29. The guest speaker will be Ms. Wynette Richardson, CEO of Verbal Elations Motivational Speaking Firm of Chicago. Several women within the Community will be recognized. All are welcome to attend and be blessed by this powerful woman of God. 619 Jackson St. Colonial Beach, VA.
LTN Celebrates March 2015
DMV 2 Go mobile office coming to our area: Each full service office provides ALL DMV transactions. Thanks to partnerships with other government agencies, customers may also now purchase certified copies of VA birth certificates, obtain E-ZPass transponders, and apply for their hunting or fishing license at the mobile office. For more details, scheduling information, and most current calendar of upcoming locations visit www.dmvNOW.com/DMV2GO. 3/26 KG DMV Select 13035 Kings Hwy KG 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 3/27 Colonial Beach Town Service Beach Gate Shopping Center 700 McKinney Blvd. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Come, join us, in celebrating the 50th Wedding Anniversary for Pastor and Mrs. Joseph Haden, Sr.
The children of Pastor and Mrs. Joseph Haden, Sr. cordially invite you and your family to celebrate their parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sun, March 29, 2015 at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, Galilee Baptist Church, 20461 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520. For information, please call (240) 463-0769
Love Thy Neighbor held their St. Patrick’s Day event with patrons coming out to enjoy a beautiful spring afternoon of fellowship, spiritual uplifting, sharing a meal and selecting groceries to take home. Pastor Richard Headley opened in prayer and was our guest speaker along with his wife Suzanne and choir members from Pope’s Creek Baptist Church in Westmoreland County. Gospel songs and hymns were sung during Inspirational Hour with the audience joining in. Prayer requests were made, birthday/anniversaries celebrated and it was wonderful to see many faces of folks who had missed events due to weather or illness. Once again we had a free raffle of Wal Mart and Food Lion gift cards kindly donated by St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish, a flat of flowers (12 pansies), 3 boxes of chocolates and a chocolate chip cookie cake. Our anonymous donor gave Love Thy Neighbor enough meat to provide each household a selection and preference of 1 meat item. We are thankful to all throughout King George and surrounding areas for their faithful ongoing donations in many forms ~ God is good! In addition, St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish held a toilet paper drive and generously provided 425+ rolls, fulfilling the need for the next few months in our food pantry ‘hygiene’ department. This ‘area of necessity’ is frequently overlooked and not covered by assistance programs, increasing our desire to provide these basic essentials that are often times take for granted….. Volunteers ~ young and old ~ came to help wherever needed. Not only did we have the support of friends but generations of family members (Parents, Grandparents, Children & Grandchildren), students, and new volunteers who just wanted to help out in their community! The Delta Sorority girls came with a group of young ladies they are mentoring to assist with the work at hand…..awesome job girls! They also donated all the desserts for the event. A special thanks to Karen, a member on the staff of the Citizen’s Center who took that ‘extra’ step to make sure our needs were met and offered assistance throughout the afternoon….we appreciate the Citizen staff and all you do! If you know of anyone who could benefit from our once a month Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen please share our information with them: Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen Phone:(540)940-9846 Email: kgc.ltn@gmail.com Website: www.kg-ltn.org
Agape Ministry Church will hold a Gospel Sing on Sunday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. Scheduled performers are: Traveling Pilgrims and Brenda Young and Family. Fellowship time to follow Gospel Sing. 9106 Indiantown Road, KG. (540) 388-7465. new life ministries will present the Easter drama, “Captain’s Path” on Sunday, Mar. 29 and Wednesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Refreshments to follow the presentation. Route 205 in Col. Beach. (804) 224-8447. 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 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. oakland baptist church is hosting a Parents’ Night Out. Enjoy a night out and bring your children (12 and under) to enjoy a night of dinner, crafts, games, and other fun activities! 5520 James Madison Pkwy, KG. DATES: MARCH 27TH, APRIL 17TH, MAY 15TH, AND JUNE 19TH TIME: 5-10 p.m. Please RSVP. by contacting: Bonnie Eakins at: BONNBOB10@MSN. COM. Suggested donation is $15 for first child, and $10 for each additional child. Funds being raised to support church mission team.
Annual King George Karate Issinryu Open Championship
Hanshi Karl K. Hovey & KG P&R will host 12th Annual KG Karate Isshinryu Open Championship on April 25, 2015 KGHS. ( 9 a.m. registration opens. Competition begins at 11 a.m. $60 entry fee. (register before April 11, cost $50.) Spectators: ages 6 and up $7 pp Discount admission: bring 2 cans of non-perishable items at registration take $5 off entry fee Bring 1 can for admission: take $2 off admission fee. No discount on pre-registration. Contact info: Master Karl K. Hovey (703) 863-9636 Sensei Kevin Kline (540) 840-9089 email KKline@SenseiHovey.com Website www.senseihovey.com
Our next event will be held on Sunday, April 19th ……. please come join us!
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”
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. 15681 Owens Dr. in Dahlgren, VA Church Phone: (540) 663-2831
You're invited to worship with
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
8096 Leedstown Rd. Colonial Beach, VA
“Building God’s Kingdom On Earth”
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. 7 p.m. Morning Worship - 11 a.m. Evening Worship - 6 p.m.
PEOPLE’S UNION Baptist Church
Rev. Harry N. Wallace, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11a.m. Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m. 7357 Comorn Rd., KG VA 22485 www.PUBCKG.org 540-775-4928 Pastor & People United in Peace & Harmony for Kingdom Building
Macedonia Baptist Church
Corner of Lossing and Boundary, Colonial Beach
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
Sunday Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (español)
(Psalm 34:3)
Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Mark Mullaney Sat. 7:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday Masses: Sun. 8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m 12:45 p.m. Tridentine Mass Daily Mass: Mon. Thur. Fri. & Sat. 9:00 a.m. Tues. 7:00 a.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m. Adoration before each morning Mass Confession: Wed. 7:30 p.m. Sat. after 9:00 a.m. Mass & at 6:30 p.m. Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass
Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443
saintselizabethandanthony.org
• 804-224-7221
Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Mark Mullaney
Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. Adoration precedes each morning Mass
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Corner of Millbank & St. Anthony’s Rd., King George
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church
1081 Macedonia Ln., Colonial Beach, VA (804) 224-1500 "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His Name together."
Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. (Sunday) Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Nursery Provided Seeking to know the grace of God and to make it known to others. Dave Bentz, Pastor Jason Schubert, Associate Pastor 13114 Kildee Farm Road King George, VA 22485 (off 301 and Blue Jay Meadow Drive)
Ph. (540) 775-9990 • email: info@gracekg.com web site www.gracekg.com
Confession: Sat. following 8:00 a.m. Mass & at 4:30 p.m. Sundays @ 8:30 a.m. Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443
saintselizabethandanthony.org
• 804-224-7221
“The church is the great lost and found department” - Robert Short
Help others find your church. Advertise now, only $20 per week. Billed monthly. Contact Lori at (540) 709-7495 or email her at lori@journalpress.com
SPORTS
www.journalpress.com
The Journal
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
5
Foxes boys tennis 2015 outlook Staff report Although the King George boys’ tennis team opened the season with a 7-2 loss Thursday to Courtland, it has hopes of finishing the season on a high note. Last season, the Foxes finished with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses. In light of the fact the Foxes will be rebuilding their program with only three of 11 players returning, there are some bright spots. Recently, junior Devin Drake moved up from a 2014 third seed position to the team’s top seed. He won both his singles and doubles matches versus Courtland, earning the team’s only points. After transferring from James Monroe, newcomer William Hicks has the skills to make a positive impact against a conference filled with strong competitors. “We are looking to stay competitive this year, while rebuilding,” Foxes’ head coach Martin Wolowicz said. “We have several new players that are younger and will learn the game — and keep getting better as the year progress.” During the winter months, the team has been challenged with
reduced practice time from snowfilled tennis courts. “We will have fun while working hard and getting better each day and each match,” Wolowicz said. “Several players (Kyle Shea, Garrett Mills, Nicholas Skovron, Patrick Graves, Elijah Simmons) have had a lot of great potential to learn and grow quickly.” The team will rely on veterans Shea and Skovron for leadership as the season unfolds. On March 25, the Foxes will travel to Eastern View. Monday’s results against Caroline were not available due to press deadlines. Match results: Singles: Devin Drake (KG) d. Hunter Davis 10–6, Lyle Kindig (Ct) d. Noah Hicks (KG) 10–7, Patrick Lucas (Ct) d. Elijah Simmons (KG) 10–3, Josiaih Sistruck (Ct) d. Kyle Shea 10–1, Kyle Pins (Ct) d. Nick Skovron 10–4, Brian Brito (Ct) d. Patrick Graves 10–6. Doubles: Drake–Hicks (KG) d. Davis–Kindig 10–6, Lucas–Sistrunk (Ct) d. Simmons–Shea 10–1, Pins– Brito (Ct) d. Skovron–Doug Shae 10–5
Leonard Banks
Strong, gifted and consistent adequately describe sophomore Foxes pitcher, Ashleigh Nalls.
Foxes softball forge into 2015 season
Leonard Banks
Foxes number one seed, Devin Drake will provide leadership to a youthful King George boy’s tennis program.
Leonard Banks Sports Editor
Foxes shutdown Liberty Falcons, 7-3 Leonard Banks Sports Editor On March 19, senior King George pitcher Zach Johnson was in near perfect form, as he pitched six innings of shutout baseball that resulted in a 7-3 win versus visiting Conference 22 foe Liberty. In fact, all three Falcon runs came from Fox throwing errors. Along with timely hitting and solid defense, including a diving catch by Luke Barnum in the top of the fifth inning, the Foxes finished with a balanced outing on both offense and defense. Johnson gave up no runs, four walks and six hits. After pitching one inning of relief, Miles Levere was credited with the save. Andrew Berry led The King George offense with two hits in four at-bats, including 2 RBI and a run. Berry’ teammate Will Clift (1-4) contributed four RBI to the win.
The Foxes opened the game with runs in the bottom of the first inning. Berry’s double brought home Johnson for the first run, while Clift hit a sacrifice ground RBI for the Foxes’ second run. In the bottom of the third inning, the Foxes went on a mini-scoring rampage. They began the inning with an RBI single from Clift. Later, with the bases loaded, Rudy Morrow singled in two additional runs. Barnum completed the scoring with a two-out RBI single that gave King George a 6-0 lead. After surrendering three runs due to throwing errors in the top of the fourth, the Foxes responded with a Clift sacrifice fly that extended their lead to 7-3. In spite of having two runners aboard for a potential late-inning rally, Levere came in to retire the side and give King George its second win of the season.
Last week was a roller coaster for the King George varsity softball team (1-3). Amid cold, windy conditions, the Foxes lost close games to Eastern View, 4-2, and Liberty, 9-7, respectively, but defeated Rappahannock, 8-4. As for the Foxes’ victory against Rappahannock, Juliet Truslow pitched seven innings, stuck out one, walked one and gave up four runs. Alexis Sheehan had a big night at the plate, going 2-for-3, with a triple and three runs scored. Other notable Fox offensive contributions included Shelby King, 2-for-3, a double, three RBI and a run scored; Madison Morgan, 2-for-3, two runs scored; and Ashleigh Nalls, 2-for-3 and a run scored. Eastern View versus King George The Foxes first home game (March 17) of the season ended with the visiting Cyclones edging the Foxes. However, the Foxes did not go down without a fight. After a three-
Leonard Banks
Prior to the game against Liberty, two members of the Foxes baseball team prepare to work out.
inning defensive stalemate, Cyclone Ashleigh Lusk’s double in the top of the fourth scored a pair of runs. The Foxes attempt to respond in the bottom half of the inning resulted in stranding two runners. In the bottom of the fifth, King George mounted a mini-rally that tied the game at 2-2. Using alert base running, Sheehan and Morgan scored on a pass ball. In the top of the seventh, the Cyclones took the lead for good as Catilyn Walker’s double scored Tiara Jackson, and Brooke Downs’ single brought home the final run (Walker). The Foxes attempt to rally ended in a strike out and stranding a runner at second. Walker was 2-for-4 as she led the Cyclones with an RBI, including a double, while Sheehan had three hits in four at-bats for King George. Results of the Monday home game versus Riverbend and Tuesday’s away game at Fauquier were not available due to press deadlines. The Foxes will host North Stafford at 6 p.m. March 25.
PAId AdvERTISmEnT
Free tax preparation service available Kubota
More Power to You! Sales Event
Power your projects with Kubota’s M60 Series deluxe utility tractors.
$
0 Down, 0.99% Financing for 60 Months
*
A.P.R.
Offer ends 3/31/15.
Dickinson Equipment 1200 Bragg Rd Fredericksburg,VA 22407 540/786-8383
kubota.com
*$0 down, 0.99% A.P.R. financing for up to 60 months on purchases of new Kubota ZP, BX, B, L, M, DM, DMC, RB, RA, TE, K008, KX, U, TLB, SVL and R Series equipment available to qualified purchasers from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory through 3/31/2015. Example: A 60-month monthly installment repayment term at 0.99% A.P.R. requires 60 payments of $17.09 per $1,000 financed. 0.99% A.P.R. interest is available to customers if no dealer documentation preparation fee is charged. Dealer charge for document preparation fee shall be in accordance with state laws. Inclusion of ineligible equipment may result in a higher blended A.P.R. Not available for Rental, National Accounts or Governmental customers. 0.99% A.P.R. and low-rate financing may not be available with customer instant rebate offers. Financing is available through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A., 3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Offer expires 3/31/2015. See us for details on these and other low-rate options or go to www.kubota.com for more information. Optional equipment may be shown.
© Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2015
Don’t let Uncle Sam keep your hard-earned money. Workers may get a larger tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Last year, more than 614,000 hard-working Virginians received more than $1.4 billion in EITC refunds. The average EITC refund in Virginia was $2,287. If you worked last year and had income of less than $60,000, check out your eligibility for EITC. EITC can mean up to a $6,143 refund when you file a return if you have qualifying children. Workers without a qualifying child could be eligible for a smaller credit up to $496. EITC is complex. It varies by income, family size and your filing status. To be eligible, you must have earned income or certain disability income. This means you must have income from working for someone or working for yourself. “Our community volunteers help you get EITC and the maximum refund you’re due. Our goal is to help you get it and get it right. This is money you can save or use to pay off bills, buy that car to get to work or make a down payment on a home. Let us help make your life a little easier, “ said Adrienne Ross of the Rappahannock United Way.
3 WAYS TO FREE FILE n Full-Service Tax Sites Around the Community Provided by IRS certified volunteers at multiple locations. n “Coached” DIY E-Filing. File your own tax return with the support and guidance of trained volunteer tax coaches. n E-file Online From the Comfort of Home. File your taxes online through www.myfreetaxes.com. It’s simple, fast, and secure. Let the online software do the math and thinking for you.
3 WAYS TO FREE FILE Upcoming date
If you worked in 2014 and haddon’t a household income forget to less bring: than $60,000, you could be n Income Forms (W2’s, 1099s) eligible for the Earned Income nCredit Photo of IDup (fortoeach person Tax $6,143. filing) Don’t forget to bring:
• Full-Service Tax Sites Around the Community Provided by IRS certified volunteers at multiple locations. April 1 Full Service • “Coached” DIY E-Filing File your own tax return with the support and King George Citizen’s Center guidance of trained volunteer tax coaches. 8076• Kings Highway, King E-file Online From the Comfort ofGeorge Home • Income Forms (W2’s, 1099s) taxes online through 4 p.m. File toyour 8 p.m. n Social Security Card (for • Photo ID (for each person filing) www.myfreetaxes.com. It’s simple, fast, and eachSecurity person and allfiling • Social Cardfiling (for each person secure. Let the online software do the math dependants) and all dependants) and thinking for you.
• Household Health Insurance Coverage n Household Health Insurance Information
Information For tax site locations andCoverage schedule, visit www.RUWFreeTaxes.org or call (540)Way 373-0041 ext. 300 For more information, contact Rappahannock United at 540-373-0041 ext. 300 *Please contact Rappahannock United Way directly to request special accommodations at least ten (10) days prior to event date. or aross@rappahannockunitedway.org.
See reverse side to see map of free tax service locations throughout the City of Fredericksburg and counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford.
RappahannockUnitedWay.org
6
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
The Journal
www.journalpress.com
Foxes girls’ soccer 2015 preview Staff report After finishing 5-9-1 and losing in the second round of the post-season, the King George girls’ soccer team has a positive outlook heading into the 2015 spring sports season. Second-year head coach Coach Jono Rollins is thrilled with the prospects of new talent entering the program to join the veterans. Returning seniors that could upset the perennial hierarchy of Conference 22 competition include Perri Chuska (captain), second-team All-Conference defense/mid-fielder, starter; Lauren Howard, senior forward/midfielder, starter; Kristen Hornbaker, senior midfielder, starter; Hayley Gummer, senior, forward; Josie Altman, senior midfielder; Ashly Ackerman, senior midfielder; CJ Jones, senior, forward, starter; Carly Lindstrom, senior goalie; Brittany Halsey, senior goalie. The proof is in the pudding for the Foxes this season. With seven 10th graders who were used periodically last season joining the team, the Foxes’ coaching staff is looking for five of them to be contributors in the starting lineup. Athletes that have shown the potential to impact the team’s future are Joanne Usher, Logan Howard, EmilyStrealy, Alyssa Nease and Ashley Mobley. With a minefield of competition ranging from Courtland to Chancellor, life in Conference 22 will not be easy this season. With Courtland expected to be a powerhouse again this year and with Chancellor being the number two (team), King George is looking to take the number three spot in the district with a team that will be graduating 10 seniors at the end of the season, Rollins said. King George will be relying on the 11 underclassmen called up to the varsity team this year to quickly adapt to the speed of play at the
Leonard Banks
With a tough season ahead for the Foxes varsity girls’ soccer team, the rigors of a playing goal keeper will not be an easy task to hold down.
Leonard Banks
Foxes varsity boys’ head soccer coach Jeff Butler is hopeful that his new corps of young athletes will impact the future of his program.
Foxes boys’ soccer program relies on youth to build program Staff report
varsity level and to keep the standard that has been set the last two when the team was a solid contender for
Commercial Watermen
the number two spot in the district. On Friday, the Foxes will host Courtland. Game time is 7 p.m. Results of the Tuesday home game against Fauquier were not available due to press deadlines.
With Chancellor and Courtland at the forefront of the conference competition, King George boys’ varsity soccer head coach Jeff Butler will have his work cut out this season. “Conference 22 should be competitive once again this season with all teams possessing talented rosters,” Butler said. “Perennial frontrunners Chancellor and Courtland will likely be the teams to beat as usual, but all the teams seem to be improving.” With a hefty pool of new talent coming to the table,
Butler envisions a successful season that will surpass last year’s 5-10-1 record. With the following athletes eager to showcase, and contribute to the team’s rise to the top, the program has the potential to shake up the conference: Jordan Aley (forward); Alex Lupton (forward); Thomas Melton (defense); Michael McLaughlin (midfield), Devin Reeves (defense), Albert Rodriquez (goal keeper); Jacob Tritt (midfield); Hunter VanZandt (goal keeper); TJ Wells (midfield/forward). “Our team will be young and relatively inexperienced this season, but has many skilled newcomers and returning players with the potential to develop, find success and improve upon last year’s results. Many members of our team have
experienced success on the junior varsity team, so we are hoping that transfers to the next level.” Without veteran leadership, it will be tough for any team to meet the demands of a competitive schedule of Conference 22 foes; however, with the skills of Johannes Gulick, Chas Parker, Sam Larsen, and Christian Francis, King George is not short on seasoned All-Conference 22 athletes. Other notable veteran standouts include Jonah Bryant, Nathan Kendrick, Kyle Kraisser, John Lilly, Kyle Robertson, and Billy Stevenson. Currently in his fifth season as the Foxes’ head coach, Bulter will be assisted by Sean Harrington. On Friday, the Foxes will travel to play Courtland. Game time is 7 p.m.
Drifters - Eagles - Foxes Keep up with your team in
The
Journal
$24 a year for all the local news & sports Also offering recreational boaters 20% discount off bottom painting for the month of April
Thelma’s Tax Service
Call Jenn for scheduling or Email: Herschel@gladysmarine.com 1787 Castlewood Drive Colonial Beach Yacht Center (804) 410-2119
35 Years of Service
(540)775-5449 8529 James Madison Hwy., King George, VA 22485
Call 540-775-2024 to subscribe Or Subscribe on-line at www. journalpress.com
Animal Adoption
Christal Blue
#1-18-15-4
#3-12-15-1
“Axel” Hound Tri-color adult male
“Yodi” Lab/Shep Mix Black adult male
#3-16-15-2
#3-16-15-2
“Otis” Jack Russell B/W 4 y/o male
“Baby” Chow/Retr. Mix Tan adult female
Denny More
Visit us at 11377 CITIZENS’ WAY (OFF Rt 3 AT GOVERNMENT CENTER BLVD.)
or visit http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/VA53.html for a complete listing
ADOPT-A-PET ADOPT-A-PET AT THE KING GEORGE ANIMAL SHELTER 540-775-2120
This advertisement sponsored by PermaTreat Pest Control Call 775-2667 or 659-1111 for a Free Inspection! 8 am - 1 pm M-F
The Journal
www.journalpress.com
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
7
Noise possible from NSWC Dahlgren testing This Victorian chandelier hangs in the dining room of a prominent Northern Neck home. The present owner’s cousins, now deceased, purchased it many years ago, had it electrified and hung. The owners cannot find any indication of the factory that m a nu f a c tu re d it. The condition is excellent, Henry Lane and the shade is Hull hand-painted. In determining the value of this piece the most important aspect is to know whether the electrification process entailed cutting the font or the burner to run the wire. In the early days, the font was cut, but for the past 40 years an electric burner can be used, thereby preserving the integrity f the chandelier, and making possible the return to oil if desired. This lamp is a fine example of the late Victorian era, dating from the 1880s or 1890s. The brass is intricately turned, and the painting on the shade is excellent. This style was quite popular 50 years ago, but has
declined over the past generation. If the font has not been cut to accommodate the wire, the chandelier is worth $350, but if cut $100 less. I note the absence of a smoke bell, which can be corrected relatively inexpensively. The bell was not a real bell, but a bell-shaped element, made either of brass or colored glass, that hung below the ceiling fixture to catch the smoke rising form the burning oil. It provided a measure of safety, as well as a means of keeping the ceiling from yellowing. A replacement bell should be available for under $25, and would add more than that to the value of the chandelier. Lamps of this quality are hallmarks of the modernization that characterized the late nineteenth century. I suggest looking thoroughly to try to find a factory name somewhere on the brass work. 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 email questions to henrylanehull@ commonwealthantiques.com. Happy Antiquing!
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pianist/Organist for Dahlgren United Methodist Church. Part time salaried position under the direct supervision of the pastor. Duties primarily include playing for Sunday worship services and associated rehearsals. Must be a Christian and a member in good standing with her/his chosen church. Submit resume to (540) 663-3004 (fax) or office@ dahlgrenumc.org. 4/1-b
Notice is hereby given that Mr. and Mrs. Perry Sisson are requesting authorization to construct a 36-foot long by 8-foot wide tending pier adjacent to property situated along the Potomac River at 7702 Fitzhugh Lane in King George County. Send comments/inquiries within 15 days to: Marine Resources Commission, Habitat Management Division, 2600 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newport News, Virginia 23607 3/25/15
Help Wanted
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
Maintenance/handy man Part time position available for apartment complex in King George VA. Experience required in plumbing, cleaning, painting, minor electrical and carpentry. Customer service skills, multi-tasking and time management. Send resume or letter interest to Maintenance, 5225 Pine Forest Lane #109, King George, VA 22485 eoe
APARTMENTSHOUSES, ROOMS FOR RENT/SALE
HELP WANTED
RENTAL-OFFICE Private Professional Offices From $350 Per Month. Larger Suites Available. Wendover One Office Building. Wired For Computer Networking. Front & Rear Entrances. Includes ALL Utilities, Ample Parking, Handicapped-Accessible Restrooms, 1 Block Off rt. 3 Adjacent To Post Office. No Build Out Cost! Ready To Move In! Call (540) 775-6788 Sheila@ charlestoncobuilders. com. ufn-b
PETS/ FREE/ FOR SALE / ADOPTION Wendys Feline Friends. C at s a n d k i t t e n s f o r adoption. Many different colors and ages. All fixed with rabies shot. See pics at westmoreland. petfinder.org. For more information call Wendy 804-224-1079 Animals Available For Adoption. The Animal We l f a r e L e a g u e h a s dogs and cats available for adoption. For more information please call 804-435-0822, 804-4356320. Hours Monday, Wed., & Friday. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lots of animals are at the shelter - call 804-462-7175.
To preview NSWC Dahlgren’s range schedule, call the NSWC Dahlgren Range and Weapons Testing toll free hotline at (877) 8455656 or visit the Potomac River Test Range website: http://www.navsea. navy.mil/nswc/dahlgren/RANGE/ rangeschedule.aspx. For more information on NSWC Dahlgren’s range schedule, contact the Naval Support Activity South Potomac Public Affairs Office, (540) 653-8153.
Get results! Advertise your yard sale in
Journal
the call Bonnie at 540-775-2024
Classifieds
HELP WANTED
For Rent-CB; Apt.in Adult Blog. Living room, Bedroom, Office, Kitchen, Bath and Porch. Quiet Setting. $750. + Deposit. (804) 761-7345. 3/25p
DAHLGREN — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) may conduct testing from Tuesday, March 24 to Thursday, March 26, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. that will produce noise in communities surrounding Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. Access to the Potomac River Middle Danger Zone – as described in 33 CFR 334.230 – will be restricted during testing.
East Coast physician is looking to hire a part-time Certified Nurse Practitioner to help in nursing home and with office duties in Colonial Beach. Please fax resume to 804224-7893, or by email to:
eastcoastphysicianspc@gmail.com.
eoe
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 SERVICE AUTHORITY JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Wastewater Operator Class II Closing Date: Friday, April 3, 2015 King George County Service Authority has an opening for a Wastewater Operator Class II. Applicant must possess current Wastewater Operator Class II license. Salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications up to $49,067. Applications may be obtained from the King George County Administrator’s Office, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 200, and (540-7759181) or online at www.king-george.va.us. For specific information related to job duties and requirements, please visit the County’s web site listed above or call the King George County Service Authority at (540) 775-2746. Applications must be submitted by April 3, 2015, close of business. King George County is an EOE. 3/25/15
Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” -Thich Nhat Hanh
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 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 12386 Chester Court King George, VA 22485
In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $379,905.00, dated January 10, 2008, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for King George County on January 11, 2008, as Instrument Number 20080111000002240, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of King George County, 9483 Kings Highway, King George, VA on April 7, 2015 at 12:15 PM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 23, CANTERBURY SUBDIVISION, as shown on plat of survey entitled ‘’Record Plat Showing Canterbury’’, made by Richard B. Allison, Jr., C.L.S., dated April 27, 1987, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county of King George, Virginia, in Plat Book 13, at page 17 et seq. . Tax ID: 33A 1 23. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $12,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: Conv/FNMA (Trustee # 552069) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www.atlanticlawgrp.com FEI # 1074.01054 03/25/2015, 04/01/2015 3/25/15, 4/1/15 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.
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. 3/18/15, 3/25/15
Contact Lori for all your personal and business printing needs lori@journalpress.com or 540-709-7495 The
Journal
Call 540-775-2024
$24 per year
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
The Journal
www.journalpress.com
Commercial Metals Co. to close on KG property Phyllis Cook Commercial Metals Company (CMC) is slated to close on its purchase of 30 acres of land from King George County by the end of May. The company is moving toward its planned investment of $12 million to relocate and expand its manufacturing operations into King George with construction of a 75,000 square foot rebar fabrication facility. The deal for the company to come to King George was announced last May with approval of a preliminary agreement with HGAC, LLC. Commercial Metals Company, a subsidiary of HGAC, LLC, is a global, low-cost metals recycling, manufacturing, fabricating, and trading enterprise. In December, the county and the company inked real estate sales and purchase agreements that spelled out terms for both parties. The facility is to be completed within two years of the land purchase. It will bring about 43 positions from its other locations, including from Spotsylvania, and will create an additional ten to 20 new jobs within five years of startup. The project site is on the north side of Route 3 in the western part of the county adjacent to the King George Industrial Park. King George County Attorney Eric Gregory recently provided the latest timeline on the project to the Economic Development Authority. The authority owns and manages the industrial
park for the county and a railroad spur that goes into the park, which will be extended to the Commercial Metals site. “Prior to the closing on the property, certain things have to happen,” Gregory said. “The property has to be rezoned, and the site plan has to be approved.” A rezoning request to convert the acreage to industrial use had worked its way through the Planning Commission and board of supervisors in August, with a final vote postponed until more details could be ironed out. The county will purchase 43.28-acres and resell 30 acres to Commercial Metals. The parcel is on the north side of Route 3 near the intersection of Route 605. It is owned by the Frank B. Taylor Limited Family Partnership, LLP. Since 2007 the county has retained an option to purchase any or all of several Taylor-owned parcels totaling 343 acres at the Sealston location. The property is in the county’s industrial hub that contains a power plant, county landfill, a 21-acre greenhouse, and the 123-acre industrial park. Gregory said the zoning action is expected during an April meeting, followed by review and approval of the company’s site plan by the Planning Commission. After the land is sold to the rebar company, the Economic Development Authority is expected to take action to incorporate the property into the
Fracking: Under review of King George. Jack Green, director of community development, presented detailed changes to the existing ordinance last week. Green said King George County Attorney Eric Gregory had reviewed the regs and suggested deletion of a few of the changes. Gregory offered the deletions because the state has preemptive regulatory authority over drilling, while the county’s purview focuses on land use. “If you go too far and cross the line, you put the county in the position of being a test case. The first one that comes in can wind up suing the county and end up in litigation,”
Bust: seven arrested From page 1 According to Wharton, a fourth suspect connected to the Index raid, Lawrence A. Buckner, 35, of King George, fled the house before officers made their arrests but was arrested
Gregory said. The board agreed with Gregory’s legal advice “We don’t want to set up an ordinance that will easily expose us to a legal challenge they will win,” Supervisor Joe Grzeika said, saying it would cost a lot of money and take years to resolve. With the deletions, Gregory said the proposed ordinance is still better. “It’s a much-needed improvement to what we have. This would provide a higher baseline level of requirements,” Gregory said. He also said the state’s regs are still in limbo. “They still have to go up the agency chain up to the governor and then back down again. It’s difficult to say what the state will do with its
industrial park. Linwood Thomas, director of economic development for the county, has shepherded the project for King George from the beginning. He thanked Gregory for his part in it. “Economic development is a team sport and Mr. Gregory is putting a significant amount of time and effort into this project,” Thomas said at the meeting. Last year the company made a successful application to the state for $450,000 in Rail Industrial Access funds toward construction of 4,200 feet of railroad track to serve the new facility planned in King George. The rail project, with an estimated cost of $800,000, will extend the existing CSX rail line that serves a portion of the industrial park. The county agreed to provide up to $150,000 toward the rail line improvements. As part of the deal, the board also spent about $63,000 for engineering services related to railroad design and for professional surveying services relating to a boundary survey, property line adjustment plat and subdivision plat for the property. The county also paid about $86,000 for Metrocast Communications to construct a fiber optic cable infrastructure line to the industrial park. That line is now complete and provides Internet access to all the lots in the industrial park, as well as to the property intended for Commercial Metals.
The King George Ruritan Club held its first Family Fun Basket Raffle at the annual Home Show. Gail Metts won the basket filled with a variety of goodies, including movie tickets, bowling tickets, candy, popcorn, a popcorn popper and many other fun items. In addition to sponsoring the raffle, the Ruritan Club served food to Home Show attendees. The club wishes to acknowledge the help of Boy Scout Troop 191, the troop’s parents and students from the Middle School’s National Honor Society for their help in serving the food. Profits from both activities will be contributed to various community service projects in the county. Anyone interested in joining the Ruritans should call (703) 887-2878 or check the club’s Facebook page.
Jersey: Embezzlement From page 1
regulations,” Gregory said. He also hinted a potential attorney general’s opinion could come out to clarify or replace the current one. At a Northern Neck fracking panel last September, Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources Molly Ward suggested the McAuliffe administration could be receptive to a change in interpretation of a locality’s decision-making regarding fracking. A January 2013 advisory opinion from then-Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, states “a local governing body cannot ban altogether the exploration for, and the drilling of, oil and natural gas within the locality’s boundaries.” Gregory said if a new opinion is issued, the county’s ordinance may need further amendments.
“I agree with Mr. Grzeika,” Supervisor Ruby Brabo said. “I don’t want to set us up for a lawsuit. I also agree with Jack and want to have something better in place.” Supervisor Dale Sisson agreed the focus should be on the land use piece. “To me that’s really important,” Sisson said. He also referred to 500foot setback from existing surface water and groundwater wells from the proposed drilling site. “It would be interesting to see the remaining land left where they could have drilling activities,” Sisson said. Green said he would provide such a map at the April 21 meeting when he brings the draft ordinance back for another review before it would be expected to be sent to the Planning Commission for a public hearing.
Immediately after receiving the payment, Roy fled to his home in New Jersey. After an investigation by the King George Sheriff ’s Office, warrants were issued for Roy for embezzlement and obtaining money by false pretenses. He was arrested in New Jersey. At the trial, Roy, who also faces home invasion charges in Maryland, entered a plea of not guilty. Public Defender Elizabeth Hutson maintained the evidence was unclear. “It has not been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Roy did not have the authority to collect money for the firm, or that he kept the money that he collected,” she told the court. King George Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Jennifer Pollard countered that Roy’s actions were a clear case of wrongdoing. “What Mr. Roy intended to do was steal money from the company by getting the payment from Mrs. Whitt, and that is exactly, what he
Bust: seven arrested
in later Prince William County. The raids at three separate locations on March 19 resulted in the arrests David Jermaine Baylor, 38, of Colonial Beach; Linwood Davis, Jr., 34, of King George; and Anthony DuWayne Wade, 41, of King George. All of the suspects have been charged with illegal drug distribution and face federal drug charges as well.
From page 1 King George Art Guild, and the King George Department of Economic Development. For more information, go to www.kgeducation.org or email: kgef14@gmail.com. The foundation will participate
in the ‘Evening of Excellence’ Award Ceremony, 6 p.m. May 14 at King George High School auditorium. The foundation will recognize its outstanding partners in education in conjunction with the division’s Teacher of the Year Awards and PTA Outstanding Educator Awards.
did,” she told the court. Judge Hewitt agreed and found Roy guilty of the embezzlement charge but acquitted him on the false pretenses charge. King George Commonwealth’s Attorney Keri Gusmann praised the King George Sheriff ’s Department for its thorough work. “As always, the King George Sheriff ’s Office did an excellent job investigating this case,” she said. “We appreciate the cooperation and patience of the citizen witnesses to make sure that justice was served.” Gusmann also cautioned King George residents to be careful when selecting individuals to perform work for them. “In this case, the work provided was done correctly and properly and the defendant was convicted of embezzling from his employer,” she said. “I would still warn all citizens of King George, that when someone approaches your home, with no prior invitation from you, with an offer to do any home improvements to proceed with caution.”
OPEN HOUSE • MARCH 27-28 Featuring
Body Wraps by “IT Works”
3
• Hot Stone Massage
TERRI GALLAGHER
3 • Signature Massage RAFFLES • Ear Candling
State Licensed & Nationally Certified Massage Therapist
* Stop by to see me and get extra raffle tickets.
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN BUSINESS!!! (540) 903-2486
massage4u@va.metrocast.net • 4www.terrigallahermassage.com Maid Brigade Journal Press March-April 15 x 6.pdf 1 3/9/2015 2:46:25 PM
. . . . Wash Winter. . .Away
Let us get your home sparkling clean in no time!
C
M
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
TAXES ARE COMPLICATED. Getting your taxes done isn’t enough - you need your taxes done right. That’s where we come in. We hire and train the most qualified tax professionals to ensure you claim every credit and deduction you deserve so you get your maximum refund. Guaranteed.¶
YOUR LOCAL OFFICE(S): 15706 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520 804-493-8334 1840 Tappahannock Blvd, Tappahannock, VA 22560 804-443-5110
15-0105
From page 1
Ruritan Club raffle
............ . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . ... . . .. .. .. .. .. ............ . . . . .
8
¶If you discover an H&R Block error on your return that entitles you to a larger refund (or smaller tax liability), we’ll refund the tax prep fee for that return. Refund claims must be made during the calendar year in which the return was prepared. OBTP#B13696 ©2015 HRB Tax Group, Inc.
.. . . . . ...
A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau Green Equipment & Supplies Incl.
..
Trusted Cleaners Since 1989 Flexible Scheduling
50 Off
$
$25 OFF 1st Cleaning $25 OFF 3rd Cleaning Expires 05-15-15 Promo Code JP030415 New Clients Only. Some restrictions apply. Cannot be combined.
540-492-4131 www.maidbrigade.com