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School budget reflects Oh say can you see... the bombs bursting in air higher enrollment Phyllis Cook The King George Board of Supervisors amended the 201415 school board budget to reflect increased revenue of $115,343 and an additional $22,000 in federal grant funds. The supervisors took the action at their June 30 meeting. The higher state revenue is due higher basic aid for more students than had been anticipated in the budget. The school board’s 2014-15 budget was based on state aid for an estimated average daily membership of 4,189 students. School Superintendent Rob Benson informed school board members in April about the expected higher average daily membership, commonly referred to as ADM, saying it would likely be 4,236. The 2014-15 year ended on June 30. There is a 60-day accrual period for payments to be made after the June 30 date. The King George School Board had approved its own budget amendment on June 22, and requested the county board to do likewise so the money can be appropriated. The additional state funding was approved to go into the Administration, Attendance & Health category. Benson previously told The Journal the money would go toward payouts
to retirees who left at the end of the school/fiscal year. He reiterated that on June 22. To encourage retirement this past year, the School Board approved the retirement incentive program on March 9. The retirement incentive program provided eligible employees with a one-time lump-sum payment of 30 percent of their contracted salary at the time of retirement. Its purpose was to reduce the overall cost of salaries by replacing some senior, higher-paid employees, with less-experienced ones at lower pay rates. To participate, full-time employees aged 50 and above, with 10 or more years of experience in the King George division, had to retire in the Virginia Retirement System this past spring. The payout amount had been estimated to come to about $210,000 as part of a one-time retirement incentive program for the fiscal year just ended. Using the surplus funding in this manner by the division also frees up that amount of funding budgeted for 2015-16, which began on July 1. The 2015-16 School Board budget is based on an average daily membership of 4,240 on which state revenue is based, which could be close to the target, unless the division continues its growth trend.
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Fireworks burst over the Colonial Beach Municipal Pier on Saturday in salute to America’s 239th birthday. The show capped a weekend of regional celebrations of freedom, faith and independence.
Goodman convicted in KG slaying Richard Leggitt A Maryland man was convicted Thursday in King George County Circuit Court for participating in a brutal 2014 robbery and slaying. Judge Patricia Kelly ordered a presentence investigation for Anthony Goodman and scheduled his sentencing for Oct. 1.
Goodman, 30, of Upper Marlboro, MD, entered a guilty plea with no agreement as to his sentence in connection with the Aug. 29, 2014 slaying of 20-year-old Ronelle Johnson of King George and the wounding of Johnson’s cousin, Gregory Gaines, 20, also of King George. “The King George Sheriff ’s Office
spent an unbelievable amount of time and resources in solving this crime. It was that hard work that enabled the Commonwealth to bring this case to a resolution,” said King George Commonwealth’s Attorney Keri Gusmann. In addition to Goodman, Michael See slaying, page 8
Utility rate increase effective immediately Phyllis Cook The King George Service Authority voted to raise rates and fees by 8 percent at last week’s meeting. Connection fees will not change. The new rates and fees increase the minimum residential bill for customers with both water and
sewer service using up to 5,000 gallons per two-month billing period by $9.48, from $118.20 to $127.68, including fixed fees. That’s an increase of less than $5 per month for those with minimum bills. The new rates and fees increase the county’s “average” residential bill for both water and sewer service
based on usage of 9,000 gallons per two-month billing period, by $14.03, from $175.01 to $189.04, including debt-service fees. That’s an increase of about $7 per month for customers using 9,000 gallons per billing period. The vote was 3-1, with supervisor See utilities, page 8
Fundraiser planned to save historic Belle Grove outbuildings George Whitehurst
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Time and the elements have taken a toll on Belle Grove’s colonial-era summer kitchen and slave quarters.
As America wraps up its celebration of Independence Day, Michelle Darnell is on a mission. Darnell, who co-owns the Belle Grove Bed and Breakfast with her husband, Brett, is striving to save three of the 18th century outbuildings at the the former plantation, birthplace of President James Madison. Time and the elements have battered the buildings, which date from between 1720-50. Indeed, two of them are now slipping off their foundations and will collapse unless preservation and restoration take place. “Every day we’re losing pieces of our history,” Michelle Darnell said. “Those building are patchworks of American history. Once we lose those buildings, we can no longer tell those stories.” And what stories those building
can tell. Built during America’s colonial era, they offer a fascinating glimpse of life on the plantation at the time of James Madison’s birth. The largest of the buildings is a simple two-room structure that served as a summer kitchen and a slave quarters. Despite its conversion into a bath house during the 1930s, the primitive cabin still boasts its original kitchen mantlepiece and ironwork in the chimney. A second, smaller structure served as as a meat smokehouse. A third allbrick building may have functioned as an ice house. After opening the bed and breakfast at Belle Grove, Darnell asked a staffer from Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources to come inspect the crumbling outbuildings. “The first thing she said was, ‘Oh my God, Michelle. You don’t understand what you’ve got here because these [types of] buildings
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just don’t exist anymore,’” Darnell said with a laugh. The two wooden buildings bear the heaviest scars inflicted by the passage of time. Boards are cracked, and in some cases missing, while the foundations have grown unstable. “They’re 294 years old,” Darnell said. “The bases of the buildings are hand-hewn bricks with very old mortar. As time passes and the mortar crumbles , the bricks fall away and the building starts to slide.” She has already lined up an Amish craftsman from Maryland to begin the preservation and repair work once the money is raised. Using See BELLE GROVE, page 8
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An Idaho man not afraid to talk about our debt crisis He’s not a household name. At least not outside of Idaho. That’s the state he represents in the United States Senate. He’s been in politics for several decades and follows a straightforward kind of western conservatism. In other words, like a lot of westerners, he has a libertarian streak. I worked for Sen. Mike Crapo about a dozen years ago and enjoyed every minute of the experience. His whole approach to politics is friendly and practical. Unlike so many in politics, he doesn’t shy away from a difficult topic, and if it’s important enough, he’ll keep talking about it even David S. Kerr when others would prefer he wouldn’t. As I said, he’s not nationally known. He prefers spending his time, either working in the Senate or in Idaho. This year, and this is not a new worry for him, he is talking a lot about the national debt. And this is a problem with ramifications far beyond Idaho. A little like Winston Churchill did in the 1930’s, when the great Englishman warned about the rise of Germany, Crapo is trying to warn Americans about a looming national debt crisis. He’s not apocalyptic, that’s not Mike’s style and it’s not doom and gloom he’s preaching. Rather he is simply telling his audiences what the problem is, how very serious it is and refreshingly, what he thinks needs to be done.
There are expected to be as many as 18 candidates seeking their respective party’s nomination for President this year. And guess what, not one is seriously talking about the deficit. Oh, a few will bring it up, sure, but most of them are just offering lip service. But, it’s been a problem we’ve been pushing off on future generations for the past 40 years. No party has a monopoly on growing the national debt, but there is no getting away from the fact that during the past six years of the Obama Administration, it’s grown at an astronomical rate. It’s becoming a dangerous situation and one we won’t be able to hide from for much longer. The total debt owed by the United States, and that’s you and me, is $18 Trillion. And as Senator Crapo noted at a recent town hall meeting, last year, as some were crowing about the reduction in the growth of the national debt it actually increased by over half a trillion. The reasons why this massive debt is so serious don’t require a degree in economics to understand. It’s mostly common sense. First of all, government debt almost always crowds out private debt. This means that it’s harder for businesses to get the credit and loans they need to expand or to update their plant and equipment. In other words, it’s slowing down our economic growth and affecting employment. It’s probably not reasonable to compare the national debt to a credit card. But there are some similarities. Interest, just like what you pay on those pesky Visa or Master Cards, adds up. Right now, the Treasury
pays a staggering $300 Billion in interest on the debt each year. That’s about half the defense budget. If interest rates were to start edging back up, that number could increase radically and then what are we going to do? Borrow money to pay back the interest. Being a lawyer by training Senator Crapo makes his arguments in a rational and deliberate way. He is not using this issue to get elected. That’s not a problem for him in Idaho. He just wants to get something done and for the past four years he has been working with a bipartisan group to try and formulate a solution. Being one of the Senate experts on budget and finance he carries some clout. Ideas on the table include large scale tax reform, reform of entitlements, tax cuts to spur the economy (which in turn will generate more revenue to the government), and restrictions on emergency spending bills. It’s a good place to start. The only thing we need are more members of Congress like Sen. Crapo.
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First Place Float—The Talk of the Town! Downtown Colonial Beach Steering Committee (DCB) is working to help get Colonial Beach “On the Map!” They took First Place in the truck category of the 64th Potomac River Festival’s parade. Their goal is to ensure that revitalization and economic development is an on-going pursuit by following a Virginia Main Street model. DCB wants to reinvent the “talk of the town”—literally. This group was formed by volunteers last summer after the Town was awarded a Revitalization grant. Founded by co-chairs Glenda Chiarello and Carl Thor, the organization has grown to 18 members and is very excited about serving as the “Tourism” arm of the Town. Dawn Lockhart, committee member and volunteer, shared that Colonial Beach was “grand in the past, to be grand in the future.” With her vision and support from members Joyce Gunderson and Joyce Reid, this newsworthy float is helping Colonial Beach catch the restoration wave. Gunderson expressed that this is a “river town for all ages!” When asked about her favorite part of the festival, Lockhart shared, “The parade! So many people lined the street; the turnout was amazing.” Reid commented on the fireworks and Gunderson the CB Cruisers. Gunderson’s hope for the beach is for it to be a “walk-able town. Full of lovely restaurants and nice gift shops.” DCB follows the “Four Point Plan” template as mandated by Virginia Main Street to Organize, Promote, Economically Restructure and Design new ways to spread the word Most about Downtown Colonial Beach! “My hope is that Insurance the citizens and council members Accepted fully appreciate the history and beauty of Colonial Beach,” commented Reid. She believes the committee to have “Colonial Beach’s best interest
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mars hill will host an event July 18, 5-9 p.m. Kings Hwy Baptist Church. 15 Pine Road, F’brg. (just off Cool Springs Rd.) Free Concert, food, & fun for ALL teens (ages 12 and up). tabernacle baptist church will host VBS Sunday July 12-17 from 6-8:40 p.m. each night. Family night on Friday with a picnic. On July 19, the church will host The Academy of Arts performance “ ‘Til Night Becomes Day” the incredible true story of George Mueller. New Monrovia baptist church will be celebrating HomeComing/ Rally on Sunday, July 12. The Rev. Harry Wallace, of Peoples Union Baptist Church will be preaching. Nightly services start at 7:30 p.m. thru Friday. Guest preachers will be on hand each night.
Visit mtnviewbaptistchurch.org for online registration and church location. new life ministries will be hosting their 2015 Kids Crusade, “The Countdown” July 13-16 from 7-*;30 p.m. Skits, Bible lessons, music, contests and prizes for youth ages 4-12. Route 205 in Colonial Beach. 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) 7759131.
mountain view baptist church invites children age 3 – 6th grade to Vacation Bible School, July 13 – 17, 6 – 8:30 pm. The theme is G-Force: God’s Love in Action! Children will participate in games, music, snack, craft and story time.
salem baptist church will have Vacation Bible School Monday, July 13-July 16. 7-8:30 p.m. each night. Theme: The Living Water. Classes for ALL ages. Snacks provided each night.
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KGHS FFA members compete & win at VA state competition
--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.
Five members of the King George High School FFA Chapter attended the 89TH Annual VA FFA State Convention at Virginia Tech, June 22 -25, 2015. Three members competed in the Agriculture Mechanics competition. David Coates placed fifth out of approximately 125 contestants. One member competed in the Job Interview competition. Chelsea Kowall placed first in the state competition in Job Interview. This has earned Chelsea the honor of representing Virginia FFA in the Job Interview competition at the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky in October. The King George FFA Chapter is very proud of Chelsea and David.
Fancy’s Friends 4-H dog club to host 30 anniversary celebration Fancy’s Friends 4-H Dog Club will celebrate 30 years of club activity on July 25, 2015, from 1-6 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church Activity Center (10640 Kings Highway, King George). All past and present 4-H members and families are welcome. Please RSVP to cedarhill485@verizon.net or 540-775-7728. If you are unable to attend, we would love to receive a note stating how the club has influenced your life throughout the years. We hope to see you soon.
Monday, July 13
POTOMAC RIVER REGIONAL ART SHOW to open on June 10, 6-9 p.m. This show will run every weekend through the month of July. Located at Town Center, corner of Washington and Hawthorn Avenues, Colonial Beach, VA.
this down the line. Kids Zone—Westmoreland Sheriff ’s Department’s will again offer its valuable and popular child ID service. More about this and other Kid Zone activities will follow. Westmoreland County Museum – keeping with the Festival theme, the museum will mount an exhibit of handmade and antique lighting implements. And, Try your luck at the 50/50 raffle… 6 tickets for $5. Last year’s winner pocketed more than $500. Tickets are available from merchants round town, @ Murphy’s Seed and Erica Mall, via Rt. 202. Also find tickets in Montross on Market Days (first Saturday each month). Find all entry forms at visitmontross.com
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Rescheduled meeting of the CBVFD Ladies Auxiliary. 6:30 p.m. at the firehouse. All members are urged to attend. KG Garden Club will meet on July 13 at 6:30 p.m. at member Jane Marvin’s home for a tour of her garden. This garden consists (mostly) of plants purchased over the last ten years at the KG Garden Club annual plant sale. Call (540) 663-5183 for directions.
Tuesday, July 14
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Saturday, July 25
Crab Feast sponsored by the KG Democratic Committee. 2-6 p.m. at the KG Masonic Lodge, 9019 James Madison Pkwy, KG. Menu to include: crabs, hot dogs, cole slaw, corn on the cob, watermelon, & vegetables with dressing (tomatoes & cucumbers). For tickets call Hazel (540)775-2681; Nancy (540) 775-0903 or Josephine (540) 7755568. Catered by Gary Farr.
James (Jim) Martin Dooley and Barbara (Penny) Ann Dooley celebrated 55 years of Marriage on June 28 2015. Jim and Penny met in their teens and have been together ever since. Penny’s first encounter was watching Jim from her grandmother’s window pumping gas at his mother’s grocery store. Jim graduated from West Virginia Tech receiving a bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Physics. He went on to get a Master’s degree from the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, California. Jim is retired from NSWC Dahlgren Laboratory K Department and is an active member of the Northern Virginia Gun Club. Penny is a lifetime member of the King George Fire Department with 30 plus years of service and is currently learning to drive the Rehab Truck. She has also participated in the yearly Emergency County drills at the High school and is on call as a member of the Women’s Auxiliary for support for the firemen on calls. They have two daughters, four grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. They live in King George Virginia. They now enjoy their retirement years traveling in their RV and attending motorcycle rallies.
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Local Church Directory Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist
8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218
Pastor Michael Reaves fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org Worship Services 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
(540) 775-7247 Two Rivers Baptist Church Meeting at their new church
Intersection of Rokeby and Kings Hwy. (Rt. 3)
Sunday School ..............9:30 a.m. Worship........................10:30 a.m. COME VISIT US • ALL ARE WELCOME
Rev. Peyton Wiltshire
For Information call 540710-3831
Good Hope Baptist Church
17223 Good Hope Rd. - corner Rt. 218E & 619 phone: 540-775-9487 email: goodhope.baptistchurch@va.metrocast.net or visit www.goodhopeministries.org
• Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. • Worship - 11:00 a.m. • Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) 7:30 p.m. Rev. Arthur J. Washington, Jr. Pastor “Building the Church & Reaching the World for 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.
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Art Show in Colonial Beach open through July
Save the date for the 2015 Montross Fall Festival It’s time to mark your calendar for the Montross Fall Festival… the first weekend in October… This year’s theme: Light up the Village, marking the installation of street lights through town. Contests: Is your pet the smallest, largest, most unusual, best dressed, or most talented? Winners in these and other categories will be judged by Barbara Maines and George Townsand. Registrations forms are available at the library, Town Hall or online. (please see below ) Kids three year olds and younger will compete for the title of Little Miss and Mr. Fall Festival. NEW: we have a reduced entry fee this year: $5.00. Get an application @ Town Hall or online (see below). Winners of each age category will ride in the parade. Who makes the best banana pudding? This yummy question will be decided @ the Fall Festival’s 4th annual cooking throw-down. Cooks: watch for details to come. Activities: Put on those roller skates: People’s Bank again sponsors a free night @ Stan’s Skateland, Thursday evening of Fall Festival weekend. Yes, we will see a 7th Annual Chandler 3 Mile race, managed by Cole Vanover. Look for more on
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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
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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
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In spite of a strong effort by Eden Estate, the home-standing Spotsylvania YMCA Dragons defeated the Eels, 330-175.
Spotsy YMCA over Eden Estate Eels Leonard Banks Sports Editor Leonard Banks
Last Wednesday, at Hopyard Pool, the much improved Hopyard Hammerheads pushed the Lake Wilderness Torpedoes to the limit. The Torpedoes narrowly imprinted the Hammerheads, 278.5-224.5.
Torpedoes edge Hammerheads Leonard Banks Sports Editor On July 1 at Hopyard Pool, in spite of a valiant effort, the Hopyard Hammerheads fell 55 points short of a win versus the Lake Wilderness Torpedoes. The final score, 278.5–224.5 resulted in a number first-place performances, including lone triple winner 14-year old Jessica Miller. Miller captured victories in the fol-
lowing events: girls 13-18 100-meter freestyle, 1:06.37; girls 13-14 50meter freestyle, 30.70; girls 13-14 50-meter breaststroke, 47.07. In addition, Miller finished week two of the RSL season with a triple win performance. Double winners for Hopyard included: Cole Lipinski, Rebecca Miller, Bryce Kuberek, and Rachel Harnage. The Hammerheads also featured 10 individual winners. Relay team winners included:
girls 9-10 100-meter freestyle relay, 1:28.43; boys 9-10 100-meter freestyle relay, 1:22.57; girls 13-14 100meter freestyle relay, 1:01.31; girls 15-18 100-meter freestyle relay, 1:02.47, boys 12 & under 100-meter medley relay, 1:18.51; girls 13-18 100-meter medley relay, 1:09.94; girls 18 & under 125-meter relay, 1:31.33. On July 8 at 6 p.m., Hopyard will host Spotsylvania YMCA.
The individual standouts for the Eden Estates meet versus host and defending Nation Division champion Spotsylvania YMCA were triple winners Rudy Morrow, and Sally Owens. The Eels were also able to win five relay events; however, when the meet was over, Spotsylvania was declared the winner, with 375 points. During a course of 66 events the Eels managed to score 175 points. Morrow’s final win tally includ-
ed: boys 13-18 100-yard freestyle, 53.81; boys 15-18 50-yard freestyle, 24.48; boys 15-18 50-yard breaststroke, 34.19. Owens victories included: girls 13-18 100-yard freestyle, 1:01.45; girls 15-18 50-yard butterfly, 31.79; girls 15-18 50-yard backstroke, 32.73. Also, in a display of consistency, Morrow and Owens recorded triple wins in week two of RSL summer season. Double winners for Eden Estates included: Billy Owen, boys 15-18, 50-yard butterfly, 27:09; boys 13-18 100-yard IM, 1:04.57. CJ Crocker: boys 8 & under, 25-yard, butterfly,
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girls 100 freestyle A-relay take first place in the last two meets. Good job, Tori, we’re glad you and your family part of our team again. Our boys’ Swimmer of the Week is Tori’s 14-year-old brother Benjamin. Ben is a natural-born breaststroker whose presence has made a significant impact on the boys’ senior medley team and helped them take first place at the past two meets. He also placed first in the 50-meter breaststroke at last week’s meet at Grafton (with a time of 39.87). However, Ben is no slouch with the other strokes. He placed third in the 50 fly (37.02) and fourth in the 50 freestyle (31.92) and also swims on the 13-14 boys’ freestyle A-relay team. Way to go, Ben.
We have been very fortunate to acquire some swimmers to our team. Actually this family swam for the Sharks years ago, and has returned bringing some very competitive athletes, and we are very grateful. So this week is a sister/brother act. Our girls’ Swimmer of the Week is 10-year-old Tori Foringer. Tori has the fastest freestyle time in her age group and at least week’s meet against Grafton she snagged a first-place finish in both the 25-meter butterfly (with a time of 21.18) and 25-backstroke (with a time of 20.82). Her freestyle has helped the 9-10
The last time King George Post 89 faced Fluvanna Post 2003 was June 16, during a home game. The end result was 10-2. The result was nearly the same June 30, when King George disposed of Fluvanna, 13-2. Thrilled with an unblemished of 9-0, Post 89 head coach Al Landino believes there is always room for improvement. “We’re doing better than expected at this stage of the game; however, I wish we could be challenged more,” Landino said. “We really haven’t been challenged in the first half of the season like I thought we would be.” Consistent throughout the season at the plate, Post 89 catcher, Hunter Stevens placed himself in scoring position with three extra-base hits. Stevens doubled in the first, third, and fourth innings. Stevens boasts a batting average of .667. King George scored first in the top of the first inning, as they scored three runs on a two-run double by Stevens, and a RBI triple by Drew Berry. During the ensuing top of the second inning, King George scored on a pass ball that brought home Zach Johnson. In the top of the fourth inning, along with a preexisting run, Stevens added additional two runs as he slammed a double into the outfield. Post 89 exploded for five runs in the top of the fifth; courtesy of a fielder’s choice RBI, walks by Miles Levere, and Drew Berry, and a pass ball. Earlier, Post 89 scored their final
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—Coach Al Landino run in the top of the sixth inning. Levere’s brother, Chris was sharp on the mound, as he yielded one hit, allowed no earned runs, walked one, and struck out six, in five innings of work. “Our pitching staff is doing a fabulous job,” Landino said. “We’re not walking a lot of people or giving up too many runs.” Thus far this season, Post 89 has scored more than 100 runs, with an average of 11 runs per game. The last time Post 89 soared with a unblemished record at this stage of the season, when they were 15-0. Due to press deadlines, results of the King George Post 89 versus Albemarle, July 3 away (Albemarle) were not available. Currently, Albemarle, King George, and Courtland are in a three-way tie in the American Legion Division 12.
King George Volleyball Advance Skills Camp has been the focus of summer activities for King George High School coaches Drew (junior varsity) and Jill Wine (varsity) and the King George Parks & Recreation for the past five years. Held at King George High School, from June 29July 1, the camp featured players from Fredericksburg Christian, King George, Stafford and North Stafford high schools. Under the coaching auspices of University Mary Washington head coach Matt Troy, and UMW women’s volleyball team setter, sophomore, Emma Olson, 30 beginner to high school level players were given the opportunity to sharpen their skill sets. Designed to enhance players, freshman to senior, the camp focused on serving, blocking, passing, setting, defense, and attacking. “I enjoy the camp, because you get a lot of beginners, who aspire to get better, as they train,” Troy said. “As a member of the Eagles coaching staff, it’s fun for all of us to get out in to the community, and let them know a little more about our program.” From the mental aspect to taking fundamental volleyball hand and
“I enjoy the camp, because you get a lot of beginners, who aspire to get better, as they train,” —Matt Troy foot skills to the collegiate level, the camp offered a variety of schemes, and game scenarios that could make an ordinary player into a major contributor to their team. Thrilled with this year’s camp experience, KGHS rising senior, Brittney Morad left the camp inspired and motivated to contribute to the KGHS volleyball program. “The camp helps your overall defensive and offensive game,” Morad said. “It improves your mental skills, such as basic passing, setting and hitting. It’s a lot more fun knowing that you can now play the game better.” The camp also featured the first male participant, - 12-year old Tim Bentz. Wine has high hopes that Bentz will be the building block of the first boy’s volleyball team at
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Tori Foringer (10) – (25 fly – 21.28, 25 back – 20.82); Andrew (AJ) Green (10) – 25 free – 17.16, ); Braden Sembower (10) (aged up to swim with 11-12 age group) – (50 back – 50.90); Alex Poley (14) - 50 back – 35.66); Gabrielle Bricker (14) – (50 breast - 50.84); Ben Foringer (14) – (50 breast – 39.87); Emily Tidwell (16) – (100 IM – 1:25.66); Matt Minero (17) – (50 fly – 30.69, 50 breast – 37.02); and, last but not least (swimming his best event) Asher Bentz (18) – (100 IM – 1:10.09). The Sharks are home this week (at the King George YMCA) hosting an always tough College Heights team. The meet starts at 6 pm.
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Pond fishing a great alternative to stained, flooded rivers during rainy weather the pond. Largemouth bass are also quite active. The one bait that has been killer for me lately has been the Mann’s Hardnose Toad. The white or bullfrog colors work well. I rig weedless and then hurl them into the lily pads using heavy line or braid. Reel them through open pockets, jiggle them up onto pad leaves and then let them sit with the flippers/ legs dangling over the edge. When the explosive strike comes, take a breath, wait a few seconds and then set the hook hard. I also like to cast the bait along lily edges or weedline edges, such as along the dam of a pond, and pull it in long spurts, letting it drift lazily downward a few seconds before frantically pulling it along again.Be sure to set the hook hard to push the hook through the bait.
Surprisingly, the crappie bite has been outstanding considering how late in the year it is. Normally, the crappie bite is best from late March through April. With temperatures hitting the upper 80s the speckled perch, aka crappie, have not slowed down. One thing that works well for crappie lately is jigs with a curly tail. The white, yellow or green coloration seems to be best on the ponds. I removed the spinner from the set up and just used the jig. Cast along lily pads, logs or other structure and just reel in slowly and steadily. The tail on the grub needs to flicker as it comes along. Weedline edges are hot for the crappie bite as is a cast to the middle of a small cove. Once you find the fish and the right depth, try to continue hitting that same type of water throughout
Mark Fike It is no secret that weather makes a difference in how well you do on the water fishing. However, when your local rivers get flooded, muddy and even dangerously fast and you have a moment to go fish, what do you do? This summer has seen a good surge of rain the past few weeks. As a result, the Rappahannock has been high, muddy and fast. The Potomac River has fared a bit better in our area but the freshwater from upstream has made some of our saltwater fishing a bit unpredictable. No doubt there is good fishing to be had on the river, but your timing better be right on target. Pond fishing has been really good given the reports we keep getting. I also hit a few ponds very briefly on a few occasions and did very well.
Bream fishing in a pond also can be much better than our rivers are at this time. Fish the lily pads with hoppers and crickets. Dip the baits in open pockets and jig them up and down or move the bait. Red wiggler worms are also really good for bream right now. Don’t overlook using these baits with a tiny splitshot in deeper waters of coves too. The larger sunfish and bream will hold in deeper water more often than shallow. Until the rivers clear up and the weather stabilizes, you might find more consistent fishing in ponds or small lakes. Target structure with your baits and lures and try to avoid the brightest or hottest part of the day. The fishing can be fine and most ponds need some fish taken out of them to keep populations in check.
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A variety of baits make for good fishing in the many lakes and ponds that dot the region.
Outdoor Report Mark & Missy Fike We had a large influx of rain during the weekend in the rivers and lakes again. This has to be one of the wettest summers we have had in a long time, but the fishing still is quite good. Potomac River — Bass were a bit finicky this week. We heard they were hitting on the falling tide on chatterbaits near the grass. Perch were hitting in the creeks on small bits of bait. Try shrimp. No reports of striper at all. Aqua Land reported small croaker were being caught on squid and bloodworm and plenty of nice catfish were landed. Cutbait is the top bait for catfish. The snakeheads reportedly were found in good numbers in Aquia Creek and other creeks. Rappahannock River — Again, reports that bass angling was tough. With muddy water
returning, conditions were not great. Catfishing with stinkbait for eating-size fish and with live eels or fresh shad for larger catfish was very good. Some small perch were hitting near grassy areas and make good bait too. Try bushpiles for bream. Pond action was great for crappie on jigged grubs again this week. Bass were hitting topwater frogs and weedless worms. Bream are found in the lily pads. Motts Run Reservoir — Lots of crappie were hitting and they were nice size at 11 inches. Worms worked better than minnows for them. Some small bass (12-16 inches) were cooperative on plastics and minnows along the piers and brush piles. Saltwater — The croaker bite is improving in the lower rivers. Medium-sized fish have rolled in and the smaller ones are pushing the
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KG Economic Development to host ribbon cutting A lady in White Stone inherited this octagonal Victorian Staffordshire platter from her grandmother many years ago. It is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. The platter is unmarked as to the maker, bearing only the word “Foliage” on the reverse. The word denotes the pattern, not the maker. The coloring of the stenciled design is somewhere Henry Lane between taupe and mauve. Hull This piece is a wonderful example of the quality of Victorian tableware production in Staffordshire, the English country or shire still best known for its ceramic industry. In the 18th century, potters began operating in Staffordshire because of the abundance of clay in the soil, which they could use for making their molds. Numerous factories produced a wide variety of tableware, figurines
and the famous busts, castles and cottages. They served the growing British middle class, and did not compete with the higher grade porcelains that were coming out of other regions. After the American War of Independence, the new American market provided an increased demand for these wares. The platter reflects the enthusiasm of the British population for the Gothic Revival Movement that was sweeping the country. The bucolic scene in the center is bordered by smaller scenes of country life. The Gothic castle on the water is a typical motif of the 1840s, a time that gave the world the term, Victorian, for Queen Victoria whose reign had begun in 1837, and would last until 1901. Victoria was the longest serving British monarch, but this September her record of longevity will be surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II. Because of the almost certain lead content of the glaze, this piece should not be used for serving food, although many antiques devotees do. Rather, it is a display piece illustrating an important period of British decorative arts.
The Department of Economic Development cordially invites you to a ribbon cutting On Friday, July 10th, 2015 starting at 11:00 a.m. Join us at a joint ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Hazel Harris and her son Raymond Brooks Jr’s businesses to King George County. We will host a ribbon cutting for Lezah’s Boutique and Consignment as well as BDB’s Barbershop. Lezah’s Boutique Consignment Plus & BDB’s Barbershop 12302 James Madison Parkway (Units #8 And #9) King George, VA 22485 Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, and Drinks will be provided. If possible, please RSVP to Linwood Thomas: lthomas@co.kinggeorge.state.va.us
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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
PETS/ FREE/ FOR SALE / ADOPTION Wendys Feline Friends. C at s a n d k it t ens 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.
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804-224-9496 Office Now accepting applications for: 1 Bedroom Apartments & 2 Bedroom Townhomes. Call our office or stop by 343 12th Street #1 Colonial Beach, VA 22443 First Monday of every month 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Every other Monday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday 8:30 am -5:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. TTY:711 Equal Housing Opportunity • Handicapped Accessible This institution is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer
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We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s Policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753.
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HELP WANTED Medical/Dental Receptionist needed Wednesday through Friday, and an occasional Saturday. No experience necessary but pleasant, friendly phone voice and attention to detail required. If interested please fax resume to (540) 775-6538, or email resume to drwendy@wendymooredds.com
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KING GEORGE COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Wastewater Operator Class III or Wastewater Operator Trainee King George County Service Authority has an opening for a Wastewater Operator. Applications for Wastewater Operator Class III or a Wastewater Operator Trainee will be accepted. Salary Range: $25,442 to $41,471. Applications may be obtained from the King George County Administrator’s Office, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 200, (540-775-9181) or online at www.kinggeorge.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. Position will remain open until filled. King George County is an EOE.
KING GEORGE COUNTY WETLANDS BOARD PUBLIC HEARING
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The King George County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 23, 2015 in the Board Room King George County Revercomb Administration Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive, to consider the following requests: VMRC Permit Application #15-0466: Request by Rick and Stephanie Baltzelle to construct (1) 30’ low profile concrete groin in front of an existing concrete bulkhead to include 150 cubic yards of beach nourishment, along the Potomac River, at 18166 Osprey Road on Tax Map # 2, Parcel 12E. Documents related to the above cases are available for public inspection during the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Department of Community Development, Revercomb Administration Building. The public is invited to express their views on the above cases. Those who are unable to attend the public hearings may submit their comments in writing to the Director of Community Development, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 104, King George, VA 22485, prior to the scheduled public hearing.
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Westmoreland State Park is hiring for the following seasonal/wage position: *INTERPRETER: Weekends and holidays required. Outgoing and responsible individuals with a strong interest in working with a wide variety of customers needed to assist with interpretive duties throughout the Park. Interpreters are responsible for keeping the Discovery Center open and organized, and provide information to visitors about the history of the park and its natural resources. Duties include updating interpretive kiosks throughout the park, leading public programs such as guided hikes and kayak trips, and money handling. Interpreters assist with school groups, scout programs, fairs, and park programming. *No benefits are associated with seasonal positions*. Application deadline: Open Until Filled. Please call the park office. (804) 493-8821 A Virginia Application for Employment form must be submitted to: Westmoreland State Park, Attention: Application, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520 A blank application form may be downloaded from the following link: http://dcrintra. dcr.virginia.gov/DCR_Public/Jobs/Application.doc The Department of Conservation & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 10480 Karen Court, King George, VA 22485 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated June 21, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 0597, Page 679 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for King George County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $180,000.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at 9483 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485 on: August 3, 2015 at 11:30 AM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land lying and being in Rappahannock Magisterial District, King George County, Virginia, known and described as Lot 6, in Pinewood Acres Subdivision, per plat of said Subdivision by John B. Vance, Jr., C.L.S., dated November 6, 1973 or record in Plat Book 7 at Page 116 of the Land Record of King George County, Virginia.Less and except that certain strip of land 12 feet in width, more fully described in Deed from Randolph Jones, Jr. and Sylvia E. Jones, dated November 7, 1977 and recorded in Deed Book 194 at Page 477., and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $20,000.00, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, in cash or cashier’s check payable to the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE will be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee’s fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the seller’s attorneys at settlement, a fee of $445.00 for review of the settlement documents. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosenberg & Associates, LLC (Attorney for the Secured Party) 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301-907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
Notice of Willingness Find out about the proposed signal upgrades on various routes in Caroline and King George counties. Review the project information at VDOT’s Fredericksburg District Office located at 87 Deacon Road, or at VDOT’s Fredericksburg Residency at 86 Deacon Road. Both offices are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Please call 540-899-4288 or TDD/TTY 711 to ensure the availability of the appropriate personnel to answer your questions. If your concerns cannot be satisfied, VDOT is willing to hold a public hearing. You may request that a public hearing be held by sending a written request to Mr. Daniel L. Harrison, Project Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 or send an email to Fredericksburginfo@VDOT.Virginia.gov on or prior to July 24, 2015. If a request for a public hearing is received, notice of date, time, and place of the hearing will be posted. In compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 CFR Part 800, information concerning the potential effects of the proposed improvements on properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places are included in the National Environmental Policy Act documentation. VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you have questions or concerns about your civil rights in regards to this project or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the project manager listed above.
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Slaying: Goodman guilty From page 1 Clinton, 30, of Bladensburg, MD, and Tennase Michel Shanks, 42, of Colonial Beach, have been convicted in connection with the violent incident last year. Clinton received 45 years for his part in the robbery slaying and Shanks is scheduled to be sentenced later this month. “I am hoping, now that all three defendants have been convicted, the healing process can begin for the entire families of both victims,” said Gusmann. “I am pleased that those responsible have been held accountable for their crimes.” Goodman, Clinton and Shanks were convicted in connection to an incident that took place in King George which claimed Johnson’s life and left Gaines badly wounded. Both
men were shot in what authorities describe as a botched drug deal at a home on Winston Place. Gaines told investigators that Clinton and Goodman tied up the two victims with duct tape and Clinton shot them multiple times. Both Gaines and Johnson were robbed of their money and their cell phones. According to authorities, Shanks stayed away from the actual shootings, but then drove away with the other two King George court officials said Shanks had agreed to testify against Goodman who was scheduled to go on trial last week, but entered a guilty plea instead. Shanks is the mother of a child fathered by Goodman, authorities said.
Utilities: Rates to rise From page 1 Cedell Brooks absent due to an announced schedule conflict, and with Ruby Brabo voting against the increased rates. The votes followed a smattering of members of the public providing comments. The meeting’s general public comment time had three speakers, including Chris Werle, Carol Werle and George Allison. A public hearing specifically on the rate proposal brought more comments again from Chris Werle and Allison, along with comments from David Greenhalgh. They complained about debt service fees or suggested subsidizing debt service fees in various ways from the county general fund. The exception was William Heath, Jr., providing written comments opposing subsidizing of Service Authority customers’ bills by residents with private wells. The comments in favor of subsidizing the Service Authority by transfers from the county general fund echoed similar comments from Brabo, who advocates transferring a portion of revenues received through the meals tax. “I had suggested using a portion of the meals tax,” Brabo said. “The fact of the matter is, as the county
“We try to keep taxes low and focus on that. Draining revenue from county sources does have an effect” — Supervisor Dale Sisson continues to grow that tax revenue will increase.” But the Service Authority regulations require it to be selfsupporting and bar transfers from the county. Supervisor Dale Sisson pointed out transferring revenue from the county general fund would have an impact on all other taxpayers. “We try to keep taxes low and focus on that,” he said. “Draining revenue from county sources does have an effect.” Supervisor Joe Grzeika said the debt comes from upgrades required by the state to ensure regulations are consistently met to provide customers with clean drinking water and to meet guidelines for treating effluent from waste water treatment plants.
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Belle Grove: Race on to save aging outbuildings From page 1 braces, he will lift the roof off each building, which will stop the sliding of the structure off the foundation. Then each building will be taken apart and put back together from the ground up. The delicacy of the handmade bricks will require the us of special mortar. The price tag for stabilizing and preserving the three buildings will run about $45,000. The Darnells have filed paperwork to start a 501(c)3 to raise money to save the buildings and are awaiting approval from the commonwealth. And on July 18, Belle Grove Bed and Breakfast will host an “Amazing Race” event to raise money and make the community aware of the historic buildings. Anyone interested in participating can sign up for teams of two-to-four people. The event will take contestants on a merry chase around historic sites and businesses, as well as museums, in King George, Caroline and Westmoreland counties. A number of prizes will be offered, including for the bestdressed team. There is no cost to participate, but teams are asked to raise at least $250 apiece. The event will conclude with barbecue and live music. For more details and an application, go to www.bellegroveplantation. com and click the Amazing Race tab.
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The foundation of Belle Grove’s smokehouse is showing its age. The building is now resting on studs and is in danger of collapsing if it slides off what remains of its foundation. Likley built sometime btween 1720 and 1750, it is one of three historic outbuildings on the Belle Grove property that will not survive without major preservation and restoration work. The price tag for saving all three runs about $45,000.
Contract awarded for KG Middle School roof repairs Phyllis Cook The King George Board of Supervisors has awarded a $575,000 contract to Richmond-based Old Dominion Roofing & Construction, Inc. for roof recovery and repairs for King George Middle School. In addition to the bid award, supervisors also authorized County Administrator Travis Quesenberry to execute a construction agreement and issue a notice to proceed. Quesenberry told the board there would be some additional
costs associated with the project for inspection and contingency, adding he would request an additional appropriation at the July 21 meeting and provide a recommendation for the source of the additional funding. The scope of work includes all work associated with installation of a single ply roof recovery system on the western portion of the school roof, about 60,300 square feet. It also specifies the need for flashings, trims and new roof drains and gutters, in addition to strategic
metal roof repairs for the eastern portion of the roof. The project is the first of two phases to put a new roof on the school. This phase of the project is estimated to be completed sometime in October. $594,975 was previously approved by supervisors toward Phase I of a two-year plan estimated at $1.17 million for a major fix for the roof at King George Middle School. A current capital funding request to the county, if approved later this summer, would add $574,700, to
fully fund the rest of the project for a new roof on the eastern section of the middle school. That request is contained in the current capital project request by the school board, expected to be taken up for discussion by the board in early August, along with all other projects requested by county departments and agencies. Since the building’s original construction in 1968, it has undergone both major and minor roof repairs several times.
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