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CB Council approves 6-cent tax increase
Father’s Day car show a hit at the Beach
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Residents from Colonial Beach the surrounding area enjoyed seeing some classic cars on Sunday during thte town’s annual Father’s Day car show. With mild weather and plenty of hot rods on hand, it was a great way to passa the afternoon.
The Colonial Beach Town Council has voted 6-1 to raise the real estate tax rate by 6 cents. Councilwoman Wanda Goforth cast the opposing vote. Four cents will fund the town budget and 2 cents will be earmarked toward the building of a new school. Colonial Beach Schools Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Newman was pleased with the vote. “I'm happy for our students and for our school community,” he said. “I'm looking forward to building a new school. I think our students really deserve it.” The 4 cents will generate roughly $200,000 in revenue and another $204,000 will be drawn from reserves. This will result in property owners paying an extra $60 per year per $100,000 of value. Speakers on both sides of the fence came to the council meeting to weigh-in on the proposed tax increase.
Those in favor of the increase declared the school needed the money and that education is the town's backbone. Opponents of the increase called for consolidation of the town's school system with the Westmoreland County Public Schools. Some also called for lowering the town's budget. The tax increase was being sought to solve the $404,000 revenue shortfall to fund the 2015-16 budget. Included in the budget is a request for the school system. The town must collect 18 cents per $100 of value in real estate taxes to fund the school system. The school system then asks the town to fund a portion of the schools' operating budget. A portion comes from the county and the rest from state and federal funds. Town official say the $404,000 shortfall is the result of needs in the town's operating budget and that of the school system. See Taxes, page 8
Fun for all at worldwide swimming lesson countries it monitors. “Research shows participation On Thursday, June 18, tens of in formal swimming lessons can thousands of kids at more than reduce the risk of drowning by 88 900 locations around the globe percent among children aged 1 to 4,” splashedand flutter-kicked their way said Rowdy Gaines, Olympic Gold through a sixth consecutive Guinness Medalist and spokesperson for the World Record™ to help combat event. “Yet many kids don’t receive childhood drowning by participating formal swimming or water safety in The World’s Largest Swimming training. Drowning is preventable and insuring every child learns to Lesson™. Kids of all ages splashed in the pool swim is a powerful step toward at the King George Family YMCA in prevention.” Team WLSL set its fifth Guinness celebration of water safety. They joined swimmers at hundreds World Record™ on June 20, 2014 of waterparks and aquatic facilities with 36,564 participants from 22 from Australia to Atlanta and countries. Since its inception, more Lithuania to Los Angeles in taking than 120,000 people have participated part in the WLSL, which began at in WLSL lessons generating more 10 am in the Marshall Islands and than 150 million life-saving media impressions. traveled around the globe. The World’s Largest Swimming This year’s event followed the International Date Line as it reached Lesson™ was created by the World 10 a.m. locally in 24 countries. More Waterpark Association in 2010 as information about the event, as well a platform to communicate the as swim safety tips, can be found at fundamental importance of teaching children to swim. www.wlsl.org. More than 45 different aquatics and Tragically, the World Health Organization estimates that drowning is safety organizations and publications one of the top five causes of death for support Team WLSL™ in their mission people aged 1-14 years for 48 of 85 to help prevent childhood drowning. Staff Report
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Participants in share a light-hearted moment during The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™, held June 18 at swimming facilities around the globe, including the King George Family YMCA. The purpose of the event is to cut the number of accidental drownings, especially among children.
School under fire for budget shortfall
Special Olympics Torch Run
Linda Farneth
Photo by Linda Farneth
Colonial Beach Police Department and Special Olympians carried the torch through Colonial Beach on June 11.
Once again the Colonial Beach Public Schools came under fire by a few speakers at the public hearing on the Colonial Beach proposed budget. Some speakers blamed the school system for the town’s budget shortfall. Town officials have indicated the $404,000 shortfall is split almost equally between the town’s budget and the school’s funding request. The issue of consolidating Colonial Beach Schools with Westmoreland County has been coming up for many years. During the June 11 budget hearing five of 16 speakers called for consolidation. Many believe that if consolidation takes place, the school system will remain in tact, the town will still have control over the school and taxes will go down. However, Westmoreland County Administrator Norm Rasivi says answering the question of financial impacts on the school system and
residents, of both the town and the county, is not an easy question to answer and would require more study. When asked what the impact of taxation would be on the town residents, Rasavi said in an email, “That question would require the gathering of significant amount of data and would be impacted by decisions of the county school board. Such as would the school system maintain the elementary school within the town or utilize the Washington District Elementary School. This would affect the number of buses needed, etc.” This statement indicates that if consolidation occurred, the school system would no longer be run by a Colonial Beach School Board, and decisions about the school would be handled by the Westmoreland County School Board. When asked what actions are required for consolidation, Rasavi cited Virginia Code Section 22.1-25 which states, “No school division shall be
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divided or consolidated without the consent of the school board thereof and the governing body of the town. It must then provide notice to the State Board of Education of the new composition.” See SCHOOL, page 8
Correction The June 17 edition of The Journal, failed to credit Ruth Daiger for taking thte photos for the trip by the Washington and Lee Boys Soccer team to the state championship. The Journal regrets this oversight.
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Why I hate labels and why I keep using them I hate labels. Red state, blue state, conservative, liberal, moderate, tea partier, libertarian, and on and on. They don’t mean all that much. Not really, and when journalists are trying to sound sophisticated they go a step further mix them David S. Kerr up a little. Ron Paul is sometimes called a libertarian conservative and Hillary Clinton is currently trying on both the moderate and liberal labels hoping to find a good fit. As I said, labels are terrible, but did I mention, I use them about as
frequently as any other political observer. They’re political shorthand, they give the writer a certain credibility simply because he or she is able to quickly and conveniently put every politician or region of the country into one category or another. Thing is, while we use them so readily, they are woefully inadequate in describing the candidate or region they’re intended to. Also, they’re also incredibly fluid. Take the whole tea party thing. A candidate can be given tea party label if they are simply opposed to tax increases. But, it doesn’t say anything about what they may think of other issues. I know a few partiers who really don’t care about second amendment rights or immigration, they just don’t want their taxes to
go up. Since, many in the tea party movement and in the press have expanded this label to include a host of conservative issues, it becomes a lot harder to decide who is a tea partier and who isn’t? I wonder if it’s such a good label anymore. Then there is this whole red state and blue state business. That coding system began when George Stephanopoulos and Dan Rather were deciphering the results of the 2000 election. CBS had decided to make the Gore states blue and the Bush states red. And it caught on. And how I wish it would go away. Take California for example. Yes, borrowing the shorthand I am decrying in this column, it’s blue. All the statewide officials are Democrats and their legislature is run by Demo-
crats. But, wait, did you know that not everyone in California is a Democrat? Yes, really. Remember, 35 million people live there, many are Republicans and what’s more some of the nation’s more conservative Republican members of the House of Representatives come from California. And who knows, just because a state is blue, it doesn’t mean a Republican couldn’t be elected. Massachusetts does that regularly. Alaska, where Sarah Palin comes from, elected a Democrat to the Senate in 2008. It was an unusual election, but it proved a Democrat could win. And South Carolina, the reddest of the red some would argue, Democrats have come close on several occasions to winning the governorship. Then there is Kansas. It hasn’t elected a
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Democrat to the Senate since the 1930’s but in recent years it has had several Democratic governors. So, is it really that red? Now what about liberal, conservative and moderate? I call myself a raving moderate. I am a budget hawk, but am also in favor of Medicaid expansion. Funny thing, I know people with various combinations of beliefs that could allow them to fall into all three categories at once. Labels also keep changing. The term progressive has recently come into fashion. It’s a nice label, sounds better to some ears than saying liberal and hearkens back to the era of Woodrow Wilson and Teddy Roosevelt. But, its meaning, like all
labels, is obscure. Another is libertarian. This has mostly been used by the Republican right, but some liberals like it too. It projects a live and let live philosophy, which sounds nice, but the term covers an immense range of political philosophies. So where does this leave us? Not far from where I started. Labels are a shorthand, they save on dozens of words, and conveniently, though inaccurately put a candidate or a whole state in a convenient easy to describe category. But, we should all take warning. Labels just can’t tell the whole story. They never will and finding out what the whole story is, is what the press and the voters need to do.
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KGAC & KGARL different groups, but a partnership with the same goal This post is very long, but we need to clear up some things. Many people are not aware of the difference between the King George Animal Rescue League (KGARL) and King George Animal Control (KGAC). KGARL is a private, non-profit organization, whereas KGAC is a government agency, funded by King George County. KGARL works with KGAC to help get animals out of the pound and into the safety of various animal rescue groups. KGARL volunteers support KGAC by volunteering countless hours at the pound, transporting animals out of the pound, taking animals to numerous vet appointments (usually funded by KGARL), contacting hundreds of animal rescue groups and pleading with everyone we know to help us to move these animals out of the shelter! KGAC is not a no-kill facility, but
many people believe they are because of the low rates of euthanasia. The low rates are due to the countless hours, sweat and tears that volunteers put into helping these animals. Also, because of generous donations by the public, KGARL is able to fully vet shelter animals, which helps to make them more desirable to rescue groups. KGARL does NOT: have any say over the adoption fees at KGAC, have any input into who is allowed to adopt and who is not, nor do we have any say into which animals are euthanized and which are not. The decisions at KGAC are made by Animal Control Officers, and are overseen by the King George Sheriff ’s Office. The KGARL volunteers that run their Facebook page are not affiliated with KGAC. If you have concerns with how things operate at KGAC please visit
the shelter, talk to the Animal Control Officers, talk to the Sheriff ’s Office, and voice your concerns to your county officials. Get involved!! We are in the middle of kitten season, and every shelter and rescue group is overflowing with cats! We cannot solve this problem by hoping it will go away; we need people like you to help us! KGARL offers spay/ neuter vouchers to King George County residents - take advantage of this and get the stray cats in your neighborhood altered. Tell your neighbors to do the same. Tell your farm friends that barn cats are available to help with mice. Spread the word! We absolutely cannot do this without our volunteers. We have a small number of volunteers that give up family events, weekends, and time with friends to help at the shelter. They surely deserve a break, but
they would never agree to take one!! Please help us to help these animals!! We have information on our website on how to volunteer at KGAC: http:// www.kgarl.org. Thank you to everyone that has supported our efforts over the last 17 years (started in 1998!). We have grown so much, accomplished tremendous things, and we certainly could not have done it without all of our friends! Also to note, KGAC allows us to help them and gives us time to help find rescues/home for the animals in their care (and they do care about the animals there.) This coopMost eration saves countless lives. Many Insurance Accepted other county pounds will not work with outside groups in the way that KGAC does.
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salem baptist church will have its Youth Day Service and Women’s Hat Rally on Sunday, June 28 at the 11:30 a.m. service. Guest speaker will be Brother D’Mani Harrison-Porter from MD. 12262 Salem Church Rd. KG. dahlgren united methodist church Church thrift shop, the Sheep’s Pen is regularly opened on Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon; however, the shop will be closed on Friday, July 3. Gently used items plus seasonal produce are available for purchase. All items are donated & all proceeds go to the church. agape ministry church will host a Gospel Sing at 6:30 p.m. on June 28. Guest performers Nikki Headley and Sherry Jett. Fellowship to follow. 9106 Indiantown Road, KG. (540) 388-7465.
new life ministries in Colonial Beach will have a free game & activity center, The Throne Zone, open Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. for children ages 6-13. For more info call (804) 224-8447. peace lutheran church will host VBS July 27-31, 9 -11:30 a.m. for children ages 3 (potty trained) thru rising 6th graders. For more info visit www.peacelutherankgva.org or call (540) 775-9131. macedonia baptist church will celebrate their 111th church anniversary on Sunday, June 28 at 3 p.m. A fellowship meal will be served after the morning service. Guest preacher at the celebration will be Rev. Joseph Moore of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Orange County. Macedonia BC is located at 1081 Macedonia Lane, Colonial Beach.
Love Thy Neighbor held their June event with a Father’s Day celebration. Pastor Terry Naumann from Peace Lutheran Church was the guest speaker sharing an inspirational message of hope and engaging with the audience. Music selections were provided by ladies from Peace Lutheran and Potomac Baptist Churches. Volunteers came to help wherever needed ~ friends, people from the BB&T Bank in Dahlgren, and new volunteers who just wanted to help out in their community! Ms. Ruby Brabo, Dahlgren District Supervisor came out to volunteer and assist during our afternoon food pantry. Our chef, Rex Sappenfield out did himself once again with a delicious finger licking BBQ served with coleslaw, chips and fresh fruit served with dessert and a nice cool beverage. We appreciate each of you! Ms. Patricia, from the Community Care Clinic provided blood pressure checks, answered questions and provided recommendations to those who required attention. Patrons often rely on Ms. Patricia to keep abreast of their blood pressure and she knows when to emphasize and/or recommend a needed visit to their Doctor. Our raffle focused on our Dads with numerous gift bags and cakes to give away. We are thankful to all throughout King George and surrounding areas for their faithful ongoing donations in many forms ~ God is good! Love Thy Neighbor continues to work on providing our patrons with inspirational support, offer a healthy meal accompanied by a visit to our food pantry for groceries of choice. Food/hygiene donations can be dropped off at the King George Citizen’s Center and/or the King George YMCA, both located on Rt 3.
University of Mary Washington Small Business Center offers Workshop The University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center will be hosting the following workshops at the N. N. Business Enterprise Center in the Regional Center Complex, 483 Main Street, Warsaw:
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
Tools You Need to Write an Effective Business Plan Part 1 on July 7th and Part 2 on July 8th from 6:00 - 8:30pm or all day July 9 from 9:00am – 3:00pm with an hour for lunch.
KGAG provides children’s art classes The King George Art Guild (KGAG) continues its tradition of supporting art education by offering children’s summer art classes from July 27 - 31, for students ages 6-16. Art teacher Ms. Carrol Morgan will teach three daily sessions from 9-10:30 a.m.; 11-12:30 p.m.; and 1-2:30 p.m. with each class limited to 15 students. Classes will be held in the art room at King George Elementary School. Activities will include drawing, painting, and printmaking. The classes are free and all supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required. Call Carrol Morgan at 540-760-6928 to register or for further information,.
Registration/material fee: $50 for the all day or 2 night workshop. For additional information regarding the above workshops or to register, please contact our office at (804)333-0286 or email us at bhaywood@umw.edu or jcorprew@umw.edu.
Thursday, June 25
Meeting of the Northumberland Democrats. 6 p.m. public library in Heathsville.
Saturday, June 27
Dahlgren Museum to present “Build Your Own Railgun” event for kids ages 8 and up. Limited to 10 (ten) registrants. email dahlgrenmuseuminfo@gmail.com for registration info. Colonial Beach annual Gospel Explosion. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on the CB Town Stage. Free public event, with gospel music performers, games for the kids, family activities and more. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy.
Tuesday, July 7
NARFE Association Northern Neck Chapter 1823 will meet at 1 p.m. for an ice cream social and tour of the Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. There will be a small charge for the tour for non-museum members. Current, former, and retired Federal employees, spouses, and survivor annuitants are invited. The NARFE executive board will meet at noon. For additional information, call 804.438.8011.
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Calendar of Events for Geo. Washington Birthplace --Sunday, July 5, 2015 “Ampersand” Acoustic Concert 1 p.m. String band & music historians will provide a Colonial flavor to the Independence Day weekend with a free concert. --Saturday, July 18, 2015 American Indian Heritage Day 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Come join the Rappahannock Tribe as they celebrate American Indian heritage with dances --Saturday, August 1, 2015 Revolutionary War Encampment with musket firing demonstrations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
SAVE THE DATES: July 25: Fancy’s Friends Reunion July 18: Mars Hill Free Concert Aug. 11: DHM Speaker Series Oct. 10-11 KG Fall Festival Nov. 14: German Christmas Mkt Dec. 12: Holly Jolly Bazaar
Ham Radio clubs to hold Field Days June 27-28
Our next event will be held on Sunday, July 19th ……. please come join us!
The workshop will cover the development of the narrative and financial forecasting portions of a business plan. Topics include research techniques, format, writing methods and supporting documents, the balance sheet, the income statement, the resource requirement list, the tools, techniques and methodologies needed for efficiently and accurately forecasting business financial results and a cash flow analysis. At the completion of the workshop you will have the knowledge and tools needed to create your business plan.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Members of the Westmoreland Amateur Radio Club (WARC) and the King George Amateur Operators (KGARO) club will be participating in the national American Radio Field Day exercise, June 27 – 28. WARC will be at Stratford Harbor Community Center, 2657 N Independence Drive, Montross. Members of the KG Amateur Radio Operators club will be set up at the American Legion Bldg. on Dahlgren Rd. that same weekend 2 p.m. Sat. thru 2 p.m. Sun. The public is invited to visit these groups & learn about amateur radios. Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of
amateur radio. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. Anyone may become a licensed Amateur Radio operator. There are over 750,000 licensed hams in the United States, as young as 5 and as old as 100. And with clubs such as WARC and KGARO it’s easy for anybody to get involved right here in Westmoreland County and King George. For more information about Field Day, Contact WARC representative Bob Gebeaux, bgebeaux@yahoo. com or visit www.arrl.org/what-isham-radio. For information on the KGARO club, contact Jack Deem, 540-8409698, 156jwdeem@verizon.net.
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KG Parks & Recreation invites you to a Patriotic Palooza on June 27 at Barnesfield Park Featuring local bands and the Country Currents (U.S. Navy Band) Event will be 5-11 p.m. Free Admission. Petting zoo, games, food, Lola the Clown, American Car show, community group information booths and more.
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. Bible Studies: Church School - 9 a.m. Wednesdays - Noon & 6 p.m. Intercessory Prayer: Tuesdays 5 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
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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
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KG Post 89 undefeated at 6-0 Leonard Banks Sports Editor After winning its first six games with convincing victories, it’s safe to say King George Post 89 (6-0) has the potential to finish the season with a post-season berth. Last week, Post 89 defeated Fluvanna County Post 2003, 11-2, Courtland Post 55, 20-10, and Staunton Post 13, 11-6. The King Georgebased summer league team has scored 83 runs in the six games. Due to press deadlines, the results of the June 23 game versus District 12 defending champion Albemarle Post 74 were not available. Currently at 4-0-1, Post 74 is close behind Post 89 in the American Legion field of summer competitors. Despite the strong start, Post 89 head coach Al Landino is guardedly optimistic. “I am very happy with the progress that the team has made so far,” Landino said. “Some of them are pressing a little bit, and trying harder than they should be—because there are permanent jobs on the line. Our starting lineup is not set because there is always growth for change.” Post 89 versus Post 13 On June 20 at King George High School, Post 89 rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning with six runs to overcome a 6-4 Staunton Post 13 lead. Earlier in the game, Post 89 pitcher Chris Levere battled Post 13 pitcher Ryan Wakefield in a pitcher’s duel for 4 1/2 innings that yielded a 1-1 tie. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Post 89 scored three runs to extend its lead to 4-1. However, with two out in the top of the seventh, Post 13 responded with five runs to take a 6-4 lead. King George rallied with the help of a Will Clift two-run double, RBI singles from Austin Halter and
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King George Post 89 pitcher, Chris Levere has made a huge impact on mound by shutting down teams during the first five innings. Mason Newton and a two-run double from Jordi Estes to take a 10-6 lead. Post 89 scored the game’s final run in the bottom of the eighth when Drew Berry scored on a throwing error. Post 89 stars: Jordi Estes, 2-for-5, two runs and two RBI; Nick Graves, 2-for-5, a run and an RBI and Drew Berry, 2-for-5, three runs and an RBI. Post 89 versus Post 55 On June 18 at Courtland High School, Post 89 rallied from a 6-0 deficit with 10 runs in the bottom of the ninth to defeat Courtland Post 55, 10-6. Jordi Estes accounted for
four RBI on three hits, including two doubles while teammate Will Clift posted two doubles and three RBI. Cullen Bell knocked in two runs while going 4-for-6. Danny Munday was 3-for-3 with two RBI. Post 89 versus Post 2003 On June 16, King George defeated Fluvanna Post 2003, 11-2. The game began with a pitchers’ duel between Post 89’s Chris Levere and Post 2003’s Stuart Wiley. Until the fifth inning the game was 0-0. Post 89 scored six runs thanks to Austin Halter, Nick Graves, Drew Berry, Will Clift, Rudy Morrow and Cullen Bell. Although Post 2003 managed to cut the lead to 6-2 in the top of the sixth inning, Post 89 added four runs in the bottom of the seventh and another run in the bottom of the eighth.
Hook A Kid on Golf continues to inspire local youth Leonard Banks Sports Editor After 19 years of coaching hundreds of aspiring golfers on the fundamentals of the game, Irving Taylor continues to see the benefits of introducing kids to the game of golf through the Hook A Kid on Golf Program. Cameron Hills Golf Course is the home of the King George-based junior golf program. Taylor, a retired high school golf coach, coached King George High School to more than 20 winning seasons, including a number of district championships.
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Oak Grove Baptist Church launches summer soccer camp Staff Report Oak Grove Baptist Church kicked off its 10-week summer camp program on June 15 with the first week being designated for soccer. This was the first camp of the summer and it was larger than any previously hosted camp. Roughly 81 children from ages 4-12 attended in the first week. Along with the help of several counselors and volunteers, the soccer camp was led by Michael Proudfoot and Mandy Preston. The layout of each camp is simple. Following a variety of early activities, the children go to the Dyer Pavilion. Campers are separated into groups by age or skill level and then work their way around four to five different stations that last between 15 and 20 minutes. The focus is on the basic fundamentals of the game. In the first week, campers worked on a variety of ways to move and stop the soccer ball with their feet and body, goalie skills, and different playing positions on the field. The camps run Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-noon, with extended care from noon-5 p.m. at an additional cost. The church provides water and snacks for all campers. Campers staying for extended care need to bring their own lunch. Below are the dates and daily schedule for the remainder of the camps..... for more information go to http://www.ogbcfamily.org/camps. Week 2: June 22 - 26 Baseball Week 3: June 29 - July 3 Science Week 4: July 6 - 10 Volleyball Week 5: July 13 - 17 Baseball Week 6: July 20 - 24 Drama
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Washington & Lee to move to 2A next year Richard Leggitt The Washington & Lee Eagles, who have had athletes in the state playoffs this year in a number of sports including football, soccer and cross country, will be moved up into a tougher division next year by the Virginia High School League. “We are moving up in classification because our enrollment is going up’” said W&L Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis, in announcing the move from division 1A to division 2A for the 2015-2016 school year. “What everyone needs to know is that our regular season schedule will still look much the same,” Lewis said. “The challenge will come at playoff time. In the playoffs, we will be playing division 2A schools.” Lewis said the VHSL will allow W&L to play its traditional geographical rivals, like Rappahannock, Lancaster, Essex and Colonial Beach, during the regular season. But during the playoffs, the Eagles will be moved into brackets containing 2A schools like James Monroe. “The Northern Neck District will become a cross classification district with most teams from 1A and but with W&L in 2A,” Lewis said. “The state is actually full of cross classification districts, so it is nothing new. We were fortunate this year to be playing in the only district that was all 1A.” “The playoffs, however, are all about seeding, ranking teams according to the strength of their schedule,” Lewis said. “So playing a 1A district schedule will put us in a
“The other challenge is that we are going from the largest school in division 1A to the smallest in division 2A.” —Malcolm Lewis, W&L Athletic Director challenging situation as far as seeding is concerned.” The athletic director, who was a legendary W&L football coach for many years, said he would try to improve the strength of W&L’s non-district schedule by scheduling teams up in classification, if he can. “But it is difficult to do because no team wants to schedule down,” Lewis said. “The other challenge is that we are going from the largest school in division 1A to the smallest in division 2A,” Lewis said. “There are some real juggernauts in division 2A, like Maggie Walker and Clark County, who always produce some of the top teams in the state in any classification.” “But, I have a lot of confidence in our coaches and our athletes and we are going to do everything within our power to remain competitive,” Lewis declared. “We will respond to the situation with determination and a lot of hard work.”
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With over 100 swimmers on their roster, the Hopyyard Hammerheads will be a competitive force in the RSL this season.
Armed to the teeth with 110 swimmers eager to make their mark on the National Division, the Hopyard Hammerheads are back for their fifth season. Thus far, the Hammerheads have competed in a mock meet against each other and an exhibition meet against the Dahlgren Sharks. On June 24 at Eden Estates, the Hammerheards will have their first summer-season meet. King George High School alumni Conner Muncie continues as the team’s head coach; he will be assisted by coaches Leann Miller, Emilee Brancheau and Reilly Kroll. Muncie and his staff are committed to providing youth ages 4-18 a fun and safe way to sharpen their
swimming skills. “It’s fun to see them improve throughout the summer,” Muncie said. “We have a learn-to -swim program for the younger kids, which is at maximum capacity now. Currently we have seven 4-year-olds on the team.” Muncie has been with Hopyard since its inception. As a recent Virginia Commonwealth University graduate with a degree in health and physical education, Muncie’s primary goal is to provide a strong foundation of competitive swimmers for many years to come. “I think it’s about how you handle it,” Muncie said. “If you create a very competitive atmosphere, you could have a situation where a lot of kids back out. We have a lot of fun here at Hopyard, which is what we are here for.”
Eden Estate Eels 2015 swim season preview Leonard Banks Sports Editor With a new coach in King George alumni and Virginia Tech sophomore Billy Owen, and 125 swimmers eager to make a name for themselves, the Eden Estate Eels swim team is ready for competition. Owen came to the Eels two years ago as an assistant under former coach, Luke Jones. “The Eels were a different dynamic, and it was more fun than I’ve had on any other swim team, which is what led me to stay,” Owens said. The team’s assistant coaches are Rudy Morrow, JC Seveart, Olivia Martin, Mo Ely, Kyle Kraisser and Logan Kraisser. Now that the Eels have finished their scrimmage season, they will put their skills to the test June 24 at
their home pool against Hopyard. The following week (July 1), they will travel to Spotsylvania. With the exception of a large lineup of 15- to 18-year-old girls, the team is evenly balanced with boys and girls in every age group. The Eels will focus on youth who do not require a lot of fundamental swim development. “We used to have a lot of kids to develop, but this year, the board decided to evenly distribute the resources we have,” Owen said. “We employ a swim test, where children have to make it from one end of the pool to the other end.” Still, Owen is a realist, and he knows there will be a number of swimmers who will require additional practice in order to meet the team’s competitive requirements.
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Dahlgren Sharks open the season against Hammerheads Elizabeth Guthrie The 2015 Summer Dual Meet season began with the Dahlgren Sharks moving to the American Division of the Rappahannock Swim League. Dahlgren will now swim against Lee’s Hill, College Heights, Lake of the Woods, Grafton and Chancellor. The first meet of the season was a June 17 exhibition meet against the Hopyard Hammerheads from the National Division. Although there was no scoring, the Sharks produced four triple winners and a Rappahannock Swim League record was broken. Triple wins were recorded by 8-year-old Andrew Stuart (25 free - 19.69; 25 fly - 27.50 and 25 breast – 25.16); 12-year-old Caroline Bentz (50 free – 28.57; 50 breast - 38.25 and 100 IM - 1:11.96); 14-year-old Alex Poley – (50 free – 28.75; 50 fly – 33.21 and 50 back (35.27) and 17-year-old Matthew Minero (100 free – 1:00.14; 50 fly – 30.59 and 100 IM - 1:12.19). The 11-12 girls’ freestyle relay team of Becca Tidwell, Carter Wasser, Jenna Kapp and Caroline Bentz established a new league record. Other first-place finishes by Shark swimmers included: Jayson Wofford (5) 25 free – 25.93; Deborah Fairfax (7) 25 free – (18.85), 25 breast (30.84); Katie Poley (7) – 25 fly (26.31), 25 back (27.84); Ben Tidwell (8) – 25 back (27.09); Tori Foringer (10) – 25 free (16.40), 25 back (21.40); Maria Poley (10) – 25 fly (22.09); Seth Christensen (10) – 25 fly (19.69); A.J. Green (10) – 25 free (17.10); Jenna Kapp (12) – 100 free (1:06.13), 50 fly (32.95); Carter Wasser (12) – 50 back (38.50); Ben Foringer (14) – 50 breast (41.96); Tamara Wheater (14) – 50 free (29.78), 50 fly (32.90); Tyler Serpa (16) – 50 free (28.60); Brandon Wofford (16) – 50 breast (38.95); Madison DeClute (17) – 50 fly (35.81); and assistant Coach Derek Vanatta (18) – 50 back (36.50). The following relay teams also had first-place finishes: 8 & U girls freestyle (Abby Clingman, Katie Poley, Julia Foringer, and Debroah Fairfax) (1:28.78); 8 & U boys freestyle (Ben Tidwell, Spencer Serpa, Jayson Wofford, Andrew Stuart) (1:43.90); Boys 9-10 freestyle (Seth Christensen, Nick Pacheck, A.J. Green, Kristian Hendersen) (1:15.69); Boys 13-14 freestyle relay (Connor Sembower, Jonah Kapp, Ben Foringer, Alex Poley) (1:01.04); Girls 15-18 freestyle relay (Madison DeClute, Kriscia Christensen, Emily Altman, Emily Tidewell) (1:03.94); Boys 15-18 freestyle relay (Derek Vanatta, Matt Macaluso, Matt Minero, Brandon Wofford )(55.90); Girls Junior Medley Relay (Carter Wasser, Caroline Bentz, Jenna Kapp, Marie Macaluso) (1.07.39); Boys Senior Medley Relay (Alex Poley, Brandon Wofford, Matt Minero, Derek Vanatta) (1:04.87); and Girls 18&U Graduated Relay (Deborah Fairfax, Maria Poley, Caroline Bentz, Tamara Wheater, Emily Tidwell) (1:22.01). The Sharks begin their 2015 season officially with a June 24 home meet against Lee’s Hill at the King George YMCA pool.
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meter record, besting the mark of 1:00.93 set last year. Our boys’ Swimmer of the Week is the youngest member of the team. Five-year Jayson Wofford took first place in the 6 and under boys’ 25 freestyle with a time of 25.93. In the 25 fly (competing with boys three years older than him) he placed third with a time of 38.53 and in the 25 breast (again, competing with boys three years older than him) he placed fourth with a time of 34.46. —Elizabeth Guthrie
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Time to prepare to get those fall plots in now can include trees such as crabapple, mast bearing trees or persimmon, native grasses such as big bluestem, little blue stem, Indian grass, eastern gamagrass and switchgrass. If you are wanting to put in actual crops that draw animals, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has a website listing plants that are great for Bobwhite quail, which in turn are also great for just about all other game and non-game species as well. Planting plots can be done with tools as simple as a rake, hoe and some sweat or you can use a tractor and implements. I fall in between and often use an ATV with a Groundhog MAX disk. One other recommendation would be to plan your planting. Watch the weather forecast and plant just before a rain. As hot as it has been lately, you don’t want to put seed in a dusty field void of moisture and go without rain for over a week. A good rain right after planting will help germinate those seeds quickly.
Mark Fike Hunters, if you have not put in your fall hunting plot for wildlife, you need to get busy. Everything from sunflowers to brassicas should either be planted by now or in the next few months. The first step before planting any type of crop is to do a soil test. The local King George Extension Office can handle sending off your soil tests for you for a small fee. Follow the recommendations for your soil once you get the results. Most of our local soils will need some sort of lime, which takes some time to be absorbed into the soil. In other words, don’t lime your plot and expect instant results for your plants. Next, do your research and determine what you want to plant. There are two very different ways I think of to accomplish this. A native grass or plant plot can be done. Native plants are better because they often provide long-term use, may provide cover and are a better deal. Such plantings
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Inshore/Offshore fishing heating up Inshore fishing took off in the past few weeks with the temperatures. If you have never experienced saltwater fishing with multiple species, now is a great time to do so. The fishing activity near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and points further south is really good now. Spadefish are cooperating near structure, croaker, spot,
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Outdoor Report Mark and Missy Fike Hot is the operative word. Angling pressure declined some on freshwater and will likely continue to be passive until early and late times. Here is what we know: Fishing Potomac River—The action is good for bass. Try the frogs over the grass and then switch to spinnerbaits on a low tide on the grass edges. Snakeheads are biting but not quite as well as they were a few weeks ago.
We heard catfish were biting well, particularly early and late and at night. Aqua Land on the Maryland side said the fishing during the day was slow due to the heat. Look for catfish, perch and croaker to hit a variety of baits to include Fishbites, bloodworms, squid and cut bait. Rappahannock River—Catfish are hitting all night now and some during the late afternoons and early mornings. Locals, Matthew Karle and JT Karle put together a stringer of catfish near Hopyard last week on one of the cooler days.
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piers. Some nice catfish in the 2-3 pound range are being caught. Lake Anna—The striper go deep during the day but a quiet approach and a careful watch on your fish finder will show them up around mid lake. Use jig spoons. Saltwater—The croaker bite reportedly slowed some in our area. However, the fish are still biting. Drift fish to find them and then anchor up. The croaker bite at Tappahannock has been good with squid. Redfish are hitting around the Eastern
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Emilee Brancheau receives NSASP scholarship One of the military community’s premier benefits has become even more valuable to 700 college and high school students. The annual Scholarships for Military Children Program winners have been announced and the “Honar Roll” is impressive. Aproximatly 4,000 students applied for the scholarships at commissary locations worldwide. All the recipents are listed at www.militaryscholar.org, the official website for the program Emilee Brancheau of King George, VA is a recipient of a $2,000 college scholarship awarded at Dahlgren NSASP. Dahlgren NSASP is one of nearly 250 commissaries operated worldwide by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). Emilee’s par-
ents are Jeffrey Brancheau and Jennifer Brancheau. Emilee is enrolled or plans to enroll at Old Dominion University. Emilee’s school and community activities include: National Honor Society, Swim Team, Marching Band, Soup Kitchen Volunteer, Softball Team. The Scholarships for Military Children Program was initiated in 2000 to award scholarships to graduating high school seniors or collegeenrolled students. The scholarship program is open to qualified sons and daughters of military personnel. Applications are turned in through commissaries. Applicants for the 2015 program were required to maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average, par-
ticipate in voluntary school and community activities, demonstrate leadership qualities, and write an essay on “Choose a woman who during WWII significantly influenced military decisions for either the Allied or Axis forces. Discuss what she did and why, hour her actions impacted the war effort, any unique challenges she may have faced, and what lessons can be learned from her actions.”Manufacturers and organizations that do business with the commissary system funded the scholarships with money ordinarily used for various other contests and promotions. Emilee’s scholarship at Dahlgren NSASP was funded through the generosity of William & Helen Sherman.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
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The owner of this cup and saucer had one of the handles repaired shortly after purchasing them, and now questions whether to have a chip on the rim restored. The pair was an antiques shop purchase many years ago. No maker’s mark or indication of origin is visible This set is French, and loosely termed Old Paris, reflecting its manufacture at one Henry Lane of the fine porcelain factories Hull in or near Paris. It dates from the period following the French Revolution, when Napoleon Bonaparte had introduced neo-classicism to France following his 1797 invasion of Egypt. The four paintings are detailed and quite vibrant in the use of color. The one on the cup of the woman drawing a picture using the bust from ancient times as her model reflects the overall enthusiasm of the time for all
things classical. Napoleon had seen his Empire as restoring the glory and grandeur of the ancient Roman Empire. That concept filtered down through all aspects of French life throughout most of the nineteenth century. After Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo in 1815, and the monarchy was restored in the person of King Louis XVIII, the interest in the classics continued. Louis and his successor, his brother, Charles X, who reigned from 1824 until he was overthrown in 1830, continued that emphasis, as did his successor King Louis Philippe, who termed himself “King of the French”, in an attempt to claim popular support. Louis Philippe was overturned in 1848, to be followed by the nephew of Napoleon, Louis Napoleon Bonaparte as President, but three years later he restored the Empire, proclaiming himself Emperor, and ruled until 1870 when he was defeated in the Franco-Prussian War. I recount this historical saga to illustrate that this cup and saucer, made about 1830 are representative of the wider scope of French historical development during the period.
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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, July 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. s ZOA-03-2015 (ORDINANCE 649): An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Colonial Beach by repealing Article 18 Miscellaneous, Article 13 Parking, Article 24 Landscaping, and Article 26 Home Occupations was recommended by the planning commission on June 5, 2014. These articles were recommended to be replaced with a new Article 18 – Supplementary Regulations, which will condense and simplify the provisions of Articles 13, 24, 26 of the Colonial Beach Zoning Ordinance and provide for temporary uses within various zoning districts. New definitions were also recommended to be added to Article 20 Definitions, as needed. This Ordinance will further amend the proposed article 18- supplementary regulations by amending figure 18-1a.2-handicap parking space detail by omitting the term “single handicap space for stores with 1-25 parking spaces” and replacing with “single handicap parking space”. The ordinance will further amend section 18-1.b.3.a. by omitting the term “The maximum number of parking spaces required is determined by the net commercial square footage of a building. The net commercial square footage is determined by subtracting halls, storage areas, restrooms, and similar areas not accessible to the public from the gross square footage of the building. The maximum number of spaces permitted is one (1) space per 300 square feet of net commercial floor area” and replacing with “The minimum and maximum number of parking spaces required is determined by the net commercial square footage of a building. The net commercial square footage is determined by subtracting halls, storage areas, restrooms, and similar areas not accessible to the public from the gross square footage of the building. The minimum number of spaces required is one (1) space per 600 square feet of net commercial floor area. The maximum number of spaces permitted is one (1) space per 300 square feet of net commercial floor area”. the ordinance will further amend section 18-4.d.3.e by omitting “The home occupation shall not exceed four hundred (400) square feet or twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the residence, whichever shall be less” and replacing with “The home occupation shall not exceed twentyfive percent (25%) of the floor area of the residence”. The ordinance shall amend section 18-4.D.3.g by omitting “No on premises sale of merchandise, equipment or materials, outside storage or display shall be permitted” and replacing with “No on premises sale of merchandise, equipment or materials are permitted except for “one of a kind, limited” productions that are not mass produced and are handcrafted on premises” and section 18-4.d.3.g. “No on premises outside storage or display of merchandise, equipment or materials are permitted”. The ordinance will further be amended by moving section 18-4.d.3.k. “customer contact on an appointment only basis” to section 18-4.d.4.c. The ordinance will omit the terms “and sculptors, authors and composers” from sections 18-4.d.4.b.I AND II. the ordinance will add section 18-4.d.3.c “customer contact permitted”. The ordinance will amend section 18-4.d.3.c.ii by omitting “arts studios” and replacing with “arts and crafts studios”. the ordinance will add the use “home nanobreweries” to section 18-4.d.3.c.v. The ordinance will add the following definitions to article 20 definitions: Artist- A person regularly engaged in the production of art or creative work written, composed, created or executed for a “one of a kind, limited” production. Such use may include the fine and applied arts including painting, traditional and fine crafts, sculpture, writing, creating film or animation, the composition of music, choreography and the performing arts, Home Nanobreweries- An establishment where beer is made on the premises and then sold or distributed off premises, and which produces less than 250 barrels of beer per year, Barrel- unit of volume equaled to 31 gallons, Beer- an alcoholic beverage usually made from malted cereal grain (as barley), flavored with hops, and brewed by slow fermentation. 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. Copies of the above are on file in the Department of Planning & Community Development, 315 Douglas Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443. 6/17/15, 6/24/15
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$500,000 awarded to build Pedestrian Plaza Linda Farneth Virginia Department of Transportation has awarded the the Town of Colonial Beach a Transportation Alternative Project Grant in the amount of $542,000 to install a pedestrian plaza. The Pedestrian Plaza will include a rarely used portion at the end of Colonial Avenue. The design, inspired by the site’s history as a steam boat landing, will include several features and a gateway to the boardwalk from Colonial Avenue. Changes include providing landGrants awarded to Colonial scaping, street furniture for seating Beach, currently being and a splash pad for children and implemented: adults to enjoy during the summer months. Safe Routes to School Grant: Also in the plans are a foot-wash$464,000 ing station and a bike rack. Lighting Housing needs assessment and wayfaring signs will also be addgrant: $25,000 ed along with new trash receptacles. Virginia Housing Development The TAP grant work will compliAuthority: $5,000 ment the revitalization work already Revitalization grant: $747,000 in progress through a Department of Housing and Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $747,000. The first phase of revitalization will not only change the physical appearance in the downtown area but will also seek to change the economy as well. By forming an organization to market and promote the Historic Resort Commercial Boardwalk area and offering small business loans, the town hopes tourism will increase and job opportunities will open up. The most noticeable changes will be in the appearance of the boardwalk area. Residents and visitors will enjoy an updated boardwalk with storm-resistant landscaping and benches to promote foot traffic and a desire to linger in the downtown business area. Physical improvements will focus on building facades. The town will also create a mural program, remove three utility poles on Taylor Street, replace a section of the boardwalk’s concrete from the Riverboat Restaurant to Colonial Avenue and repair concrete from Riverboat to Hawthorne Street. Landscaping will be added to the boardwalk as well as outdoor seating along the length of the boardwalk leading up to Colonial Avenue where the group plans to turn the end portion of street into a Pedestrian Plaza.
Taxes: Rate to increase From page 1 The council advertised a 13-cent increase to allow it leverage to raise taxes by that amount. However after the public hearing, Mayor Mike Ham proposed a 6-cent increase with 2 cents to go into a reserve account to finance the building of a new elementary school. His proposal included future councils raising the taxes 2 cents more next year and another penny the following year. Although the sitting council has resolved to uphold that proposal, the actions of future councils cannot legally be controlled by sitting councils. With 2 cents of the new increase
being earmarked only to go to a new school, the other 4 cents will be used to help make up the $404,000 shortfall. According to Town Finance Director Joan Grant, each penny of real estate tax brings in roughly $50,000 in revenue to the town. So to fully fund this years budget the council must take the other $204,000 from reserves. Construction of a new elementary school is needed following the January 2014 that gutted much of the existing elementary school building. Plans are underway to demolish the remains of the old building and sell the property. Proceeds from the land sale will help finance construction of a new elementary school.
School: Council discusses consolidation From page 1 To begin consolidation both the Colonial Beach School Board and the town council would have to agree to it and initiate the process. “So technically the county school board and board of supervisors would have no responsibility for initiating such an action,” Rasavi concluded. “In all practicality it would require a considerable amount of discussion over the details of such an action and the impact upon the increased number of students coming to the county system.” During the public hearing on the budget at the June 11 meeting, Sean Klaver a history teacher at Colonial Beach High School defended the school system’s value, saying the school is an investment in the town’s future. Former Councilwoman Linda Brubaker disagreed, saying the school is a burden to the taxpayers and stating that even with consolidation the town could still have its schools and observe “Drifter Pride.” “Westmoreland County, right today, has $5 million in a pool set aside for building schools. If they have $5 million set aside to build a whole campus of schools, that’s a high school, a middle school and
an elementary school. Why would it be prudent for the tax payers of this town to have a tax increase imposed on them so that we can build another school for a smaller number of students?” Westmoreland Supervisor Larry Roberson who represents District 5, which includes Colonial Beach, said in a phone interview that “There is no money set aside for building a new school.” Roberson said the County is making payments on property slated for a new high school. There are no plans to build any other school facilities on that property other than a high school. Furthermore, Roberson said no cost analysis have been done for building the new high school. County officials estimate a new building would cost between $30 and $40 million for a high school alone. Roberson added the enrollment has dropped in the county, so no concrete plans have been made yet, concerning the size of the new school. The county can not even estimate when the school will be built. After public comments were heard the council adjourned the meeting with no closing comments. The council is expected to approve the budget at the June 25 work session.
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Montross man maintaining Purple Martin Retreat Richard Leggitt On Father’s Day, George Henry Oliff of Montross spent time with his family. He had dinner with his two sons, Bryan and Tony and their families. But, he also – as he does every day – tended to the hundreds of happy little purple martins that have adopted him. Oliff, an Army veteran and a retired meat cutter from the former Colonial Beach A&P, lives just north of Montross on Panorama Road and has been caring for purple martins for more than 40 years. Purple martins, members of the swallow family, are totally dependent on humans for their housing. They pay rent on their man made accommodations by eating hundreds of insects each day. Martins and humans have been coexisting in the Northern Neck since the days of the Powhatan Indians. “I had four martin houses in the 1970s, two made of metal and two made of wood,” Oliff said. “But one day a black snake got into the houses and the martins all left and for years they did not come back.” But years later, Oliff got a pleasant surprise. “Then year before last, they returned on their own,” he recalled. “One day I counted them and there were 44 birds, so I said I will put up more houses.” Today, Oliff has nine red, white or blue multi-family martin houses that have room for 16 or 12 Martin families each. In addition he has put up more 40 bucket and gourd houses for the cheerful little birds. In total, Oliff now has room for
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Henry Oliff has rooms for hundreds of purple martins on his peaceful property just north of Montross. hundreds of purple martins and he enjoys sitting in his backyard and listening to them chirruping their songs as they flit around his property, which he has named “The Purple Martin Retreat.” “You can see them scooting around, even at low levels, getting insects,” Oliff said. “It is very enjoyable to sit in the mornings and watch them flying around. They seem very happy.” Purple martins, like other migrating birds, arrive in the Northern Neck in April of each year. In March, they send scouts to check out possible
Richard Leggitt Harley-Davidson, America’s iconic motorcycle brand, is coming to Colonial Beach. All-American Harley-Davidson, headquartered in Hughesville, MD, has announced it will be opening a store at the Beach next month. All-American President Don Smolinski announced the planned opening last week at the store’s new location in the Colonial Beach Shopping Cemter on Colonial Avenue, next door to the Peddler’s Market. “I am just ecstatic,” said Smolinski. “We are going to do good here.” The new store will, at least initially, be a seasonal store, Smolinski said. It will be open from March through November and will be the first seasonal store authorized by Harley-Davidson headquarters in Milwaukee in a decade. “You have to start somewhere,” said Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce President Carey Geddes, who attended the announcement along with numerous other town leaders and two representatives from Harley-Davidson headquarters. Geddes said customers at the seasonal store will be able to buy a wide range of Harley-Davidson merchandise, and can negotiate and do the paper work for new and used Harley-Davidson motorcycles, but the closing of the
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A new Harley Davidson store will be opening in Colonial Beach in July. sales of the popular motorcycles will have to be handled in Hughesville. “The town will get the taxes from the merchandise sales and the business license revenue,” Geddes said. “But the tax revenue from the sales of the motorcycles will have to wait until this is a full time store, which we are optimistic will happen.” “The other benefit of a store like this, is the number of people it will bring to town,” said Colonial Beach
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“I miss them when they are gone,” Oliff said. When the birds have left for the year, Oliff ’s hobbies are making venison jerky and dried cinnamon apples, which he mostly gives away to family, friends and neighbors. And he has also been experimenting with clothesline gardening. But the purple martins remain his primary interest. “My gosh, he loves those little birds,” said his son, Bryan, who owns Angelo’s restaurant in Montross. “He gets a lot of enjoyment out of them being around.”
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housing locations, which is probably how Oliff ’s tenant birds found and returned to his houses two years ago. The little birds are monogamous and the males and females cooperate equally in building their nests and caring for their young. Martin houses, like the ones constructed by Oliff, are usually located atop tall poles and are designed like apartments so they can house multiple bird families. At the end of summer, normally around mid-August, the flocks of little birds head south and travel, all the way to South America, where they winter in Brazil.
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