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King George adds new ambulances to life-saving equipment arsenal Richard Leggitt As part of its continuing effort to upgrade its life saving equipment, the King George County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services has taken delivery of two new ambulances “Over the past several years the department has added several important pieces of medical equipment to its inventory. This is part of our effort to improve our mission and patient care,” said KGFRES Chief David Moody.

The KGFRES recently received two Horton ambulances mounted on Dodge 4500 chassis. The new ambulances have safety and comfort features, including a patient compartment airbag safety system, improved seat belts and improved air conditioning, according to Moody.

The new ambulances also have solar panels to help keep the batteries

charged and an improved liquid dynamic suspension system in the rear that will greatly increase ride comfort and stability.

Moody said the KGFRES responds to an average of more than 3,200 fire, rescue, and EMS calls for service annually and transports more than 1,600 patients each year to surrounding hospitals including Mary Washington Hospital and Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg and the Charles Regional in La Plata, MD. “Utilizing the latest technology and ensuring that our fire and EMS vehicles are reliable and well maintained has been a top priority for me,” Moody said. “King George is fortunate to have many dedicated and highly trained volunteers and employees serving the community and that are passionate about serving others and saving lives.”

Moody expressed his appreciation for the support he has received from King George officials for his efforts to upgrade the KGFRES. “Many of our successes would have not been possible without the ongoing support from the county board of supervisors and county administrator,” he said. “This board understands the challenges and opportunities that face public safety.”

Other KGFRES upgrades in the past few years include the addition of two LUCAS chest compression devices. The LUCAS is a battery powered machine that performs chest compressions during CPR that are vital to someone in cardiac arrest.

KGFRES now has three LUCAS devices which have been credited for helping to saving patients’ lives.

See AMBULANCES, page 8

County celebrates new business openings

Photo courtesy of King George Fire and Rescue

The King George Fire and Resue Department shows off one of the two new ambulances it has acquired. The vehicles include the latest safety, technology and patient comfort features.

Soil borings, surveying mark next phase of Nice Bridge project Phyllis Cook

Photo by Phyllis Cook

New business owners Hazel Harris and son, Raymond Brooks Jr., flank King George Supervisor Cedell Brooks Jr. and Linwood Thomas, Director of Economic Development, moments after the ribbon was cut with ceremonial giant scissors on July 10 to celebrate the joint grand opening their two new businesses, LeZah’s Boutique & Consignment and BDB’s Barbershop. The new businesses are located side-by-side on the west side of US 301, just north of the intersection with Route 3, at 12302 James Madison Parkway.

Photo by Phyllis Cook

New business owners Hazel Harris (left) and son, Raymond Brooks Jr., (right) flank King George Supervisor Cedell Brooks Jr. and Linwood Thomas, the county’s director of economic development, moments after a July 10 ribbon cutting to celebrate the joint grand opening their two new businesses, LeZah’s Boutique & Consignment and BDB’s Barbershop. The new businesses are located at 12302 James Madison Pkwy.

King George supervisors to review fracking regs before public hearing Phyllis Cook The King George Board of Supervisors is expected on July 21 to review its proposed ordinance amendments for drilling, along with some new language for the county’s Comprehensive Plan pertaining to fracking.

Jack Green, Director of Community Development, said he would provide a review of fracking amendments and ask supervisors to set a date for a public hearing.

Fracking is a method of drilling for natural gas by high-pressure injection of chemicals and water into rock formations thousands of feet underground, creating cracks in the ancient shale beds to allow the extraction of natural gas.

To be clear, no applications have yet been received for fracking in this area, but the county wants to be prepared.

The proposed changes would reduce the amount of land for which

a drilling permit could be considered to 4 percent of the county.

That’s primarily due to a change that would ban drilling within 1,000 feet of a resource protection area boundary, occupied building, or a public road. There are numerous other restrictions and requirements in the proposed ordinance changes.

Fracking opponents caution injecting the unknown chemicals anywhere in the county or in other counties overlaying the Taylorsville Basin could potentially pollute the deep water aquifers on which this region is dependent.

The Taylorsville Basin is the geologic formation which underlies this area of the state including a large section of the Chesapeake Bay and part of Southern Maryland.

In regard to Maryland, that state’s legislature imposed a moratorium on drilling last month, expected to last at least until October of 2017.

At the same time, Virginia is in the process of revising its regulations

for drilling in the Taylorsville Basin.

A regulatory advisory committee provided it recommendations for regulatory changes in January.

Among other provisions, the state proposes to require drillers to reveal all secrets about their drilling chemicals, so independent scientists can say whether they are actually safe.

Those regs are under review by the governor’s office and expected to go back to the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy sometime in August, with or without suggested changes.

The state will subsequently establish a date for one or more public hearings and a deadline for receipt of written comments on the proposed regulations.

In the meantime, King George supervisors agreed Jan. 20 to fasttrack proposed changes to the county zoning ordinance for oil and/ See fracking, page 8

Some bridge-related activity will take place on the King George side of the Gov. Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge that spans the Potomac River between Dahlgren and Southern Maryland via US 301.

But this time it won’t result in traffic backups as some closures did last fall and winter for cleaning, painting, concrete repairs, deck sealing for the bridge, along with rehabilitation of the catwalk.

That refurbishment project to extend the life of the 1.7-mile, two-lane bridge, which will turn 75 years old this December. That rehabilitation cost Maryland, which owns the bridge, $13.2 million. The price tag for constructing the bridge from 1938-40 was $5 million.

At this point, the traffic volume on the bridge in both directions exceeds 6.5 million vehicles annually. A four-lane replacement bridge is planned at some time in the future, estimated to cost $1 billion for construction along with the subsequent removal of the existing bridge.

That project is not yet funded.

But Maryland continues to move forward on the new bridge proposal, and funded $56.1 million for the

ongoing current phase of initial engineering and geotechnical work in preparation for the construction.

The money will also go toward purchase of rights-of-way on both the Maryland and Virginia sides for the planned four-lane bridge to come later.

The current project has several phases and is expected to continue for four more years, through 2019 and include work to determine the type of bridge structure and where to locate the bridge’s support piers in the Potomac River.

The part of this project in King George is at Barnesfield Park and Wayside Park.

The area of Barnesfield is undeveloped woodland.

The Wayside area includes paved and unpaved parking lots, trail, waterfront recreational area, small craft boat launch, picnic areas, and open areas.

Maryland officials say there will be little impact on the public to conduct soil borings and surveying as part of its subsurface exploration and laboratory testing program.

The testing precedes the actual taking of 2.2 acres of Barnesfield Park and 2.2 acres of Dahlgren Wayside Park, both owned by King George County, in addition to taking 2.1 acres land and a building

owned by the state’s Virginia Tourism Corporation, formerly housing a state welcome center, now containing the Dahlgren Museum.

Those and other details are all contained in lengthy multiagency agreement finalized in 2011 and incorporated into the environmental document requiring Maryland to mitigate the effects of the bridge project on parkland in King George.

Prior to construction, replacement parkland must be acquired to substitute for land at Wayside and Barnesfield needed for bridge construction.

The 2011 agreement requires no less than a 2:1 ratio of replacement parkland to impacted parkland, with the Maryland Department of Transportation to prepare and conduct a site search for potential parkland replacement at its sole cost.

That future site search is expected to include riverfront properties providing open area for the public and having minimum impact to adjoining property owners.

Replacement parkland for Barnesfield must be at least equal in fair market value of the parkland to be taken and also have reasonably equivalent usefulness, recreational value and location as the parkland to be taken.

Raines sentenced for police assault In Circuit Court on Thursday, Gusmann told Judge Herbert Hewitt, “The best predictor of A 26-year-old King George future behavior is past behavior. man with a long history of Unfortunately, this isn’t the first convictions was sentenced to time the defendant has been two years in prison in King “It is hard to believe that before this court.”

George Circuit Court last Gusmann noted that Raines week in connection with an the defendent assaulted the had six prior convictions altercation last year at a local person trying to help him.” involving alcohol since 2009. residence.

Hewitt sentenced Raines to Brandon Raines was – King George Commonwealth’s Attorney two,years in jail, but suspended convicted earlier this year of Keri Gusmann one year of the sentence assault on a law enforcement providing Raines remains on officer. good behavior for a period of Law enforcement officers five years. said Raines was at a house “You get drunk and you get when sheriff ’s officers were called member.

“It is hard to believe that the mean,” Hewitt told Raines. “That on Nov. 1, 2014 in response to a disturbance. Officers said Raines defendant assaulted the person has to stop.” was drunk and disorderly and trying to help him,” said King scuffled with them until they were George Commonwealth’s Attorney Keri Gusmann. “Unfortunately, forced to pepper spray him.

Members of the King George that shows the destructive power of Rescue Squad attempted to help alcohol.”

Richard Leggitt

Raines by decontaminating him, but officers said he purposely and intentionally spit on a rescue squad

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The Cyber Combat Academy helps our wounded warriors find a place in the new economy doesn’t use any federal money at all, is to teach wounded warriors computer skills they can use to earn a living. It’s called the Wounded Warrior Cyber Combat Academy (W2CCA).

The focus is on computer security and is based on a ladder of certificates and skills the veteran can acquire during their studies. Its focus is security, but if a student decides they’ve have had enough studying, the certificates they do have will usually qualify them for a host of other IT jobs.

Of course, this is more than a question of job training. It’s about confidence, reestablishing self-worth and getting these men and women back into the mainstream and the economy. Many have suffered profound physical injuries and mental

trauma. But, they also are soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines. They tend to be a focused bunch. They are task driven and organized and also, like many in their generation, comfortable with information technology and sophisticated computer tools. And, what’s more, the notion of helping protect America’s information technology infrastructure appeals to them.

According to the program’s sponsor, Mr. Jim Wiggins, who heads up the Federal Information Technology Security Institute, and directs the work of the Cyber Combat Academy, the economy will need as many as 20 to 30 thousand computer security experts in the next few years. The work includes detecting, analyzing and defeating security incursion.

Pitch in to keep beaches clean

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Visiting the beach is a great way to cool off from the summer heat. But many beaches are not as clean as they can be, and such pollution can jeopardize beach visitors and the animals that call beaches home.

Litter that finds its way into storm drains may one day end up on beaches and in oceans. The Southern California Coastal Water Research Project says that plastic is the most common type of waste found on beaches. Plastic pellets are the most abundant type of trash found along the California coast, but foam plastics and hard plastics also are abundant on beaches, both in Southern California and across the country.

Cigarette butts and paper trash also pose a threat.

Trash can be harmful to all sorts of coastal and marine life. Many animals eat the trash, mistaking it for food. But animals cannot always di-

Digging into a delicious ice cream sundae can be heavenly on a warm day.

But such decadence sometimes comes with a price, most often in the form of a painful ice cream headache.

Ice cream headaches occur when the cold ice cream moves across the roof of the mouth and back of the throat.

Scientists are not quite certain what causes ice cream headaches, but some suggest that it involves cold ice cream temporarily altering blood flow. This constriction and expansion of blood vessels can cause pain.

Once the body adapts to the change in temperature, the pain should subside.

Eating ice cream slowly can help prevent ice cream headaches.

Due to an editing error, the headline on the July 8 story on the King George Post 89 baseball game incorrectly identified the team as a softball team.

The Journal strives for the greatest accuracy possible and regrets this error.

There are some pretty grim statistics when it comes to wounded vets from our recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. And they don’t make pleasant reading. Economically, these men and women just aren’t doing well.

The unemployment rate for wounded and ill veterans is staggeringly high. We just aren’t succeedDavid S. Kerr ing at helping integrate these young men and women back into the workforce.

However, the scariest statistic is

that on average 22 veterans commit suicide every day. It’s hard to imagine the depth of their despair.

They’re home and don’t know how, as wounded and disabled vets, they can ever fit in again. Sadly, it’s not a major national concern. It should be, but it isn’t. We Americans have a short attention span when it comes to the legacy of ten years of war. But, fortunately, not everyone thinks that way.

The challenge for many is just what can we do about it? One group, a group of Federal Information Technology contractors, working with Walter Reed Hospital and Bethesda Naval Hospital hatched an idea that started as a casual notion and quickly took on a life of its own.

The goal of this initiative, which

gest trash, which can fill up the stomach and digestive tract, ultimately leading to starvation. Animals also may get tangled in trash and be unable to walk, swim or fly away. Trash also may contain harmful chemicals that poison animals and may inadvertently end up harming humans who eat different sea creatures.

In addition to being mindful of litter and properly disposing of items at home, eco-conscious men, women and children can join forces with beach cleanup initiatives to help remove tons of trash from beaches across the globe. Cleanup groups typically consist of volunteers who sweep beaches in ongoing efforts to address waste and keep beaches clean. Volunteers can visit the Ocean Conservancy website (www.oceanconservancy.org) to find a beach cleanup initiative near them.

And this applies to both the private and public sector. Most, of all though, it involves preventing it in the first place. And there are already dozens of cyber academy graduates doing just that.

The program is entirely free to the wounded veteran or service member and is funded exclusively by private sector donations. One local Cyber Combat Academy supporter and activist, the President of LRH Associates in Stafford, Wendy Maurer, said she’s extraordinarily pleased with the reaction from individuals and the private sector in providing support.

Though they hope to expand their work, but to do this, requires more financial support.

Of course, not everyone wants to be an IT expert. And not everyone

can be, but working with the occupational specialists at the military hospitals, and assessing a candidate’s aptitude and willingness, the program does its best to makes sure that prospective students are well placed to succeed.

For those of us, for whom the wars and their aftermath may seem a million miles away it’s important to understand that many of these young men and women, so gravely wounded, can often question their own value and self-worth. This can lead to terrible despair. They just don’t know where they can fit in anymore. And while this initiative can’t help everybody it is at least reaching some of those who went into battle for us. And that is a very worthy goal.

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people’s Union Baptist Church will hold their homecoming service on Sunday, July 26 at 3 p.m. All are invited to their Revival event, Tuesday, July 28-Thurs. July 30 beginning at 7 p.m. each night. Guest speakers each night, music and fellowship. 7357 Comorn Rd., KG. salem baptist church will celebrate its Annual Family Day on Sunday July 19 at 3 p.m.

Guest speaker will be the Rev. Clarence Mays of Union Bell Baptist Church, F’brg. 16662 Salem Church Rd., KG. trinity united methodist church invites children ages 3 and up to their summer “G-Force VBS.” Sunday Aug. 2 thru Thurs Aug. 6. Dinner from 5:30-6 p.m. with opening assembly starting at 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study class will also be offered. Register on line www.trinitykg.org or call (540) 775-4501 or stop by the church. Registration deadline is July 26th. mt. carmel baptist church will be having a Family & Friends Day on Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m.

Guest preacher will be Bishop Thomas Holmes, Pastor of New Life Pentecostal Church in Ruther Glen.

There will be a fellowship dinner at 2 p.m. This is a kick off to the church’s Revival Services July 21-23 beginning at 7:30 p.m. each night.

9294 James Madison Pkwy, KG. pope’s creek baptist church will celebrate their 203rd Homecoming on Sunday, July 26. 10:30 a.m. followed by a fellowship luncheon.

All are invited to the church’s Revival Services Monday July 27-July 29 beginning at 7 p.m. each night.

Guest speaker will be Pastor Bobby Greene of Memorial Baptist Church in Port Royal.

Pope’s Creek Baptist Church is located at 9131 Kings Hwy.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Calendar of Events for Geo. Washington Birthplace --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.

KGP&R Middle and High School Football Camp Next Week - (July 20th - July 23rd) Please Register at the KG Citizens Center or kinggeorge.recdesk. com.

Folk Art Open Show July 10-August 9 2015 The Mattawoman Creek Art Center Smallwood State Park, Marbury, MD. OHours Friday, Saturday & Sundays 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Monday, July 13

Rescheduled meeting of the CB-VFD 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

King George TRIAD group to present a program on “Hoarding.”

Hoarding is a senior safety issue that effects many seniors. Free and all are welcome. 1 p.m. at the KG Sheriff ’s Office.

Tuesday, July 21

The James Madison Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Guest speaker will be Andy Lynn of Roxbury Mills and a presentation on “Fall Gardens & Clean Up of Summer Plants.” Arrive early for refreshments and viewing of flower arrangements. For more info call (540) 775-9688 or (540) 663-4493.

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) 775-5568. Catered by Gary Farr.

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Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

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Local Author Robert “Bobby” Watkins to Speak at NARFE Meeting of the Northern Neck Chapter 1823.

Bobby Watkins, who was born in Warsaw and has resided in Essex County since then, had a thirty-five-year career as a VA Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agent. Many people think moonshining takes place primarily in mountainous regions, but Mr. Watkins’ experiences as an ABC agent show that the illegal business of distilling liquor is not necessarily in the hills. Each story he tells and included in his book Not Necessarily in Them Thar Hills: Moonshine Stories from the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck of Virginia has factual information, characters long remembered, and slight embellishment as he has spent decades retelling them over and over.

The NARFE meeting, which will begin at 1:00 PM, will be held at The Hideaway Restaurant, 8200 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville.

Attendees will order from the menu. Call 804-438-8011 for more information.

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library is hosting The Wildlife Center of VA, featuring the same species that live along our Rappahannock River, our roads and in many area backyards.

Children in grades Kindergarten - 6 will be fascinated as they learn about these magnificent predators.

Monday, July 20: Headquarters Library, 9:30 - 10:15 & 11 - 11:45; England Run Branch, 2- 2:45 & 44:45.

Tuesday, July 21: Salem Church Branch, 10-10:45 & 11:30 - 12:15; Snow Branch, 2:30 - 3:15.

Wednesday, July 22:Porter Branch, 1-1:45 & 2:30 - 3:15.

Thursday, July 23: Newton Branch, 11-11:45; Montross Branch, 2:30 3:15; Cooper Branch, 5:00 - 5:45.

For more info contact: Rebecca Purdy at rpurdy@crrl.org or 540372-1144 or visit librarypoint.org.

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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.

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LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Event July 19 2-5 p.m. KG Citizen’s Center. 8076 Kings Hwy, KG Guest speaker Pastor Dennis Newton of Potomac Baptist Church, KG. along with his church family. Hot meal served at 3 p.m. followed by a raffle and pantry will be open.

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Colonial Beach Triathlon Festival pushes athletes to physical limits Leonard Banks Sports Editor For 750 triathletes, the 31st running of the Colonial Beach Triathlon Festival became a weekend to remember.

Whether they finished first overall or somewhere in the middle, the Colonial Beach-based event will forever be embedded in the forefront of their brain. Challenged with the elements of water and land, athletes from every corner of the country came out to showcase their ability to adapt to the waterways and terrain of Colonial Beach.

Thrilled with the two-day turnout of competitors, Rappahannock YMCA special activities and events coordinator and event director Terry McLaughlin said, “The YMCA has been doing this since 1983. The town of Colonial Beach has been awesome with giving us everything we’ve needed.”

The sprint portion took place July 11, while the international event concluded the festival July 12. The sprint was composed of a 750-meter swim in the Potomac River, 14-mile bike race and a 5K run.

As for the international portion, it was composed of a 1,500-meter swim, a 40K bike race and a 10K run.

The King George-based relay team of Book Ends Plus One, featuring Dahlgren Shark coaches Elizabeth Guthrie, Alexandria Bentz, and former Shark coach Christiana

Bentz finished first among women’s teams with a time of 3:16.36 during the international competition.

Anxious to get into the water, Alexandria was optimistic about her team’s chances. “The last time I swam in open water was a year ago.

I intend to do my best, and whatever happens, will happen. We are here to have fun.”

As for Guthrie, the long-time endurance competitor seems to have no physical limits. During the sprint individual competition, with rain pouring down upon the crowd of competitors, Guthrie finished first in the 65-69 age group, with a time of 2:04.10.

As for newcomers to the sport of triathlons, the team of Lee Lonsberry, KC Synder and Adam Stewart, who are members of Utah Congressman Rob Bishop’s staff in Washington, D.C., they came to the event with one goal in mind. “We’re all on a relay team mission to compete against second district congressman Chris Stewart’ staff,” Lonsberry said.

“We’re confident that we can win it, and become the first team from our area to do it.”

Eric Limkemann, 34, of Richmond, won both the sprint (1:03.16) and the international (2:01.54) overall men’s race.

The women’s overall sprint (1:16.02) winner was 40-year old Clifton resident, Lisa Howenstein.

Samantha Bird, 34, of Burke, won the women’s overall international event in 2:19.13.

Photo by Leonard Banks

Book Ends Plus One, featuring Dahlgren Shark coaches, Elizabeth Guthrie (middle), Alexandria Bentz (right), and former Shark coach Christiana Bentz (left) finished first among women’s relay teams overall with a time of 3:16.36

Photos by Leonard Banks

Participants in the Colonial Beach Triathlon Festival swam, biked and ran to complete the grueling competition. The sprint portion of the event took place on July 11, while the internation portion took place July 12.

Guard changes in athletic director, coaching posts at Colonial Beach High School Leonard Banks Sports Editor

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Colonial Beach High School Athletic Director and football coach Jeremy Jack is all smiles as he does what he loves out on the gridiron.

On July 1, Jeremy Jack officially replaced Mike Patierno as the new athletic director for Colonial Beach High School.

Seven days later, Jack also was approved as the school’s head football coach, replacing his former and current assistant, Scott Foster.

For both Jack and Foster, it was a matter of being in the perfect place at the right time.

“I resigned because of the time issue,” Foster said. “When I got into coaching, I always said if you couldn’t give 120 percent to the kids, you will have to make a decision.”

After taking the Drifters to four consecutive playoff seasons, including a third round Regional 2014 appearance, commitment became problematic for Foster. With his involvement as a police officer, owner of a landscaping business, recreational league president, Northern Neck Technical Center Board and Colonial Beach School Board representative, he had to make the difficult decision to step down as the Drifters head football coach.

“With me being involved with everything, and football being a allyear-sport now (VHSL rule allows coaches to practice all year) I wasn’t able to commit enough time to it, even though I love it,” Foster said.

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the Drifters varsity football coaching staff as the defensive coordinator. He will also continue to be the Drifters softball head coach in the spring.

Originally, Jack replaced Lee Feltner in 2002 as the Drifters head coach. Jack’s challenge was daunting.

He inherited a team with a 2-8 record that had only won five games in the past three seasons. After experiencing a 3-17 record in his first two seasons, including a winless 2003 campaign, Jack never lost faith in the Drifters football program.

Rather than throw in the towel, he began building the program from the ground up through strength and conditioning program that resulted in three Capital Area Football Championships, re-entry into the

VHSL that included two back-to-back Tidewater District Championships, a Regional championship, Colonial Beach Hall of Fame Induction, six coach of the year honors, and a 2007 VHSL Division I state semi-final championship appearance.

After leaving the Drifters with a legacy of achievement that included a record of 62-35 in nine seasons, and a 2009 VHSL boys’ basketball state championship as athletic director, Jack served as Caroline High School’s athletic director.

A year later, Jack joined the King George High School varsity football coaching staff, where he focused on both offense and defense.

“Colonial Beach took a chance on me in 2000, when they originally

hired me straight out of college,” Jack said. “I like to think that they benefited greatly from that gamble — so returning to the school that gave me my first chance to teach, become a head football coach, and athletic director was not difficult.”

The Jack family is deeply rooted into the Colonial Beach community.

A long with being a long-time resident, Jack’s wife, Krissie, is a 1990 graduate, and his daughter, McKenzie, was standout softball, and basketball player before being accepted to James Madision University. Jack’s son, Jake, is rising sixth grader with a passion to place middle school baseball.

In addition, Jack will also coach health/physical education, and driver’s education at CBHS.

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Sharks defeat Gators during big showdown Elizabeth Guthrie Hosting their second home meet of the season at the King George YMCA, the Sharks sailed to another 300-plus victory July 8 by defeating the College Heights Gators, 302200.

Four triple winners contributed to the victory: Jenna Kapp (12) (100 free – 1:10.43, 50 fly – 32.09, 100 IM – 1:16.00); Alex Poley (14) (50 free – 28.32, 50 fly – 32.23, 50 back – 34.75); Tamera Wheater (14) (50 fly – 34.21, 50 breast – 43.12, 100 IM – 1:16.67); and Matt Minero (17) (50 free – 27.34, 50 breast – 36.31, 100 IM – 1:10.41) First-place finishes were recorded by the following (although second and third places were also key in helping the Sharks remain undefeated): Amber Townsend (6) (25 free – 29.53); Katie Poley (7) (25 back – 25.59,); Deborah Fairfax (8) (25 free – 19.06, 25 breast – 29.67); Ben Tidwell (8) (25 back – 25.19, 25 breast – 28.69); Nick Pacheck (9) (25 breast – 24.13, 100 IM – 1:38.72); Tori Foringer (10) (25 fly – 19.09, 25 back – 20.66); Andrew Green (10) (25 free – 17.01); Joshua Lamoy (11) (50 breast); Caroline Bentz (12) (50 free – 28.45, 50 back – 33.53); Ben Foringer (14) (50 breast – 40.37); Brandon Wofford (16) (50 back – 35.09); and Deonte Taleton (17) (100 free – 1:02.80, 50 fly – 30.41).

Relay teams were again dominant

as nine first-place finishes were achieved: Girls 8 and Under 100 free (undefeated)(Katie Poley, Ryann Anderson, Julia Foringer, Deborah Fairfax) (1:25.85); Girls 9-10 100 free (undefeated) (Andriana Minero, Maria Poley, Sarah Green, Tori Foringer) (1:14.81); Boys 9-10 100 free (undefeated)(Nick Pacheck, Seth Christensen, Kristian Henderson, Andrew Green)(1:17.81); Girls 11-12 100 free (undefeated) (Taylor Mayros, Carter Wasser, Jenna Kapp, Caroline Bentz) (1:00.53); Girls 13-14 100 free (Gabrielle Bricker, Clara LaMoy, Aminah Brown, Tamara Wheater)(1:04.56); Boys 13-14 100 free (Ben Foringer, Dylan Phipps, Eddie Tidwell, Alex Poley)(59:00); Girls 12 and Under 100 Medley (Carter Wasser, Caroline Bentz, Jenna Kapp, Taylor Mayros) (1:07.56); Girls 18 and Under 125 free (Undefeated) (Deborah Fairfax, Tori Foringer, Caroline Bentz, Tamara Wheater, Emily Tidwell) (1:19.75); Boys 18 & Under 125 free (Andrew Stuart, Andrew Green, Johnathan Dates, Alex Poley, Matt Minero)(1:21.88).

The Sharks travel to Lake of the Woods for the fifth meet of the season July 15. The meet starts at 6 p.m.

For 15-year old Hopyard Hammerhead Amber Spuchesi, the spoils of winning could not have been sweeter.

On July 8 at the Spotsylvania YMCA pool, Spuchesi enjoyed a banner day with her first Rappahannock Swim League three-win performance.

The King George resident placed first in the 15-18 50-meter freestyle (30.77), 13-14 50-meter butterfly (35.75) and the 15-18 50-meter backstroke (40.22).

Fellow Hammerhead teammate, 14-year-old Jessica Miller also finished the day with a three-win performance in the 13-14 50-meter backstroke (38.49), 13-14 50-meter breaststroke (37.59) and the 13-18 100-meter freestyle (1:03.70).

As for the overall team performance, the Spotsylvania YMCA Dragons (3-0) defeated Hopyard (0-3), 300-165.

Hammerhead swimmers, Reilly Kroll and Bryce Kuberek recorded double victories: Kroll placed first in the boys 13-18 100-meter freestyle (1:100.64), and the 15-18 50-meter breaststroke (37.59). Kuberek finished first in the boys 9-10 25-meter freestyle (16.91), and the 10 & under 100-meter freestyle (1:18.12).

Two Hammerhead relay teams featuring the girls 13-14, 100-meter freestyle (59.56), and the girls 15-18, 100-meter freestyle (1:06.74) also placed first.

In addition, six individual Hammerheads swimmers finished the meet with first-place medals.

On July 15 at 6 p.m., the Hammerheads will travel to Country Club.

Elizabeth Guthrie Our Girls Swimmer of the Week is not new to summer swimming.

Although her brothers joined our team last year, this is the first year on our team for 13-year old Elianna Caro.

Elianna’s hard work is paying off, as she dropped more than five seconds off her 50-meter breaststroke time this past week at our meet against College Heights, placing fifth. She also placed fifth in the 100-meter freestyle with a time of 1:43.17, and seventh in the 50-meter freestyle with a time of 45.37. Way to go, Elianna.

Our Boys Swimmer of the Week has been on the team for two years and shows improvement every day.

Eight-year old Ben Tidwell’s backstroke and breaststroke are clearly his best, but his fast freestyle is key to the many victories for the 8 and Under Boys 100 freestyle A-relay and keeps him on the first leg of the Boys 125-meter freestyle B-relay team each week.

In last week’s meet against College Heights, Ben finished third in the 25 free (20.64) and snagged two firstplace finishes in the 25 back (25.19) and 25 breast (28.69). Keep up the good work, Ben.

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Dreshawn Turner winds up on the mound during King George Post 89’s July 9 game against Spotsylvania Post 320.

Post 89 team zeroes in on tournament slot Leonard Banks Sports editor

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The King George Post 89 baseball team is the edge of clinching the second seed in the upcoming District 12 tournament playoffs.

Currently with a record of 122, and the 2015 summer baseball season has series of roller coaster rides for King George. After posting a 9-0 start of the season, Post 89 suffered a heart wrenching 11-10 loss to Albemarle Post 74 on Friday, July 3, and 12-1 loss to Courtland Post 55 on Wednesday, July 8.

If Post 89 defeats Courtland Post 55, they will enter the playoffs as a second seed.

On Sunday afternoon, at King George High School, Post 89 defeated Williamsburg Post 39, 9-8, in 10 innings. The Monday night game results, featuring Courtland Post 55 were not available due to press deadlines.

No matter what happens at this point in the season, Courtland (undefeated) will enter the tournament as the number-one seed, and King George’s victories over Spotsylvania on Thursday (105) and Friday (10-4) will guarantee Post 89 a third seed.

Currently, King George is tied with Albemarle Post 74 for the third seed.

With the exception of the tournament host Courtland, the eventual District Tournament winner will advance to the state tournament. Courtland receives an automatic berth into the state playoff, due to being this year’s district playoff host.

Saturday’s game (July 11) featuring King George and Albemarle was cancelled due to rain.

On Thursday, July 9, at King George High School, King George Post 89 third baseman, Will Clift knocked in three runs, including a three-run homerun in the third inning to help his team defeat Spotsylvania Post 320, 10-5.

On the mound, Dreshawn Turner pitched five solid innings. Post 320 struggled with three hits off of Turner, as the six-foot-two right -hander allowed only one earned run, walked four, and struck out five.

In the bottom of the first inning, King George rallied from a onerun Post 320 lead, as Danny Mundy tied the game with a RBI single.

Clift broke the game wide open in the bottom of the third with a three-run homerun.

After King George extended its lead to 6-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Spotsylvania responded with a RBI double from Thomas Cabrerra, and a sacrifice fly from Austin Castle to cut the lead to 6-3.

Mundy plated two additional insurance runs for King George in the bottom of the sixth, giving Post 89 an 8-3 lead.

Although Spotsylvania managed to score a run in the top of the eighth inning, King George closed the game out in the bottom of the eighth inning from a two-run RBI single from Shane Reviello.

Spotsylvania plated the game’s final run from a RBI single, courtesy of Tyler Fisher.

Eden Estate Eels clip Country Club in final event Staff Report

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On July 8 at the Eden Estates swim pool, during the last event, Eels boys 18 & under 125-meter relay team (CJ Crocker, Braden Clatterbuck, Jackson Lusk, Brian Lilly, Matthew Marshall) pulled off a nail-biting win versus Country Club (2-1), by less than a second.

After finishing with a time of 1:19.78, the Eels defeated Country Club, 254-250. The win improved the Eels regular season record to 2-1.

The Eels posted two triple winners in 8-year-old CJ Crocker and 14-yearold Brian Lilly. Crocker finished the

meet with wins in the 8 & under boys 25-meter freestyle (17.70), 8 & under boys 25-meter butterfly (21.30), and 8 & under boys 25-meter breaststroke (24.44).

Lilly recorded victories in the 1314 50-meter freestyle (27.04), 13-14 50-meter butterfly (30.02), and 1314 50-meter breaststroke (37.65).

Eels double winners included Lauren Bartyczak, Jackson Luck and Braden Clatterbuck.

In addition, the Eels posted nine single winners.

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Mr. Taylor Blue arriving in local waters, offers opportunity all could be true. However, perhaps because I did not experience the numbers and sizes of the bluefish that once invaded our local waters, I don’t have the same perspective on them many of the saltier veterans of the river might have.

In fact, to me, they are much appreciated and a fun example of summer at its peak.

Bluefish, particularly the ones over four pounds, can be a strong-tasting fish if not cared for properly.

Because they are an oily fish, they need to be iced immediately. Stories I hear of bluefish thrown in a bucket and left for a few hours while fishing in the lower river or the bay makes me shudder. Any fish left out very long, it begins to break down and the good flavor begins leaving it rapidly.

When the word gets around that the little blues (those defined as being around 12 inches long) begin arriving in our immediate area, it is another sign of summer to me.

Look for them in the same areas you would look for rockfish. Watch for diving birds, bait scattering or popping or boils on the surface.

Watching your fish finder will

Mark Fike Summertime is many things.

For some, it is fresh veggies from the garden. Others feel summer means neighborhood kids playing and laughing.

For others, it means salty air, crabs and saltwater fish. Locally, our saltwater fish have been limited to croaker and perhaps white perch if you consider them saltwater fish.

Rumors were floating around about chopped lures, sliced-up baits and the like the past few weeks. That means one thing.

After hearing a mention here or there, your columnist finally heard solid word the Taylor bluefish were in the middle bay and some smaller blues were in our area.

Years ago when the larger bluefish were commonly caught in the Potomac near Colonial Beach, many people reportedly did not care for them. In fact, stories I heard were how bad they tasted, how they ruined tackle and how pesky they were while fishing for other fish.

Giving honest consideration to the accusations, I would have to admit

tell you if you are in them because the screen will black out or red out due to bait and fish. Rockfish will be mixed in so keep that in mind.

In order to avoid losing so many baits or ruining them, my technique is to go with hard metal. Shiny spoons that are an inch to 2 inches long are perfect for them. An ultralight rod is the ticket for the most fun. I keep at least one rigged on the boat once these small, toothy fish arrive.

Find the fish feeding and you can quickly rack up your limit of 10 per day. Cast into the fray but don’t drive into the feeding area.

Rather, get uptide and drift into it.

Having snapping, furious fish, even 12-inch fish, all around your bait is something you will not forget.

At that point, one only has to dip their spoon overboard, jig it once or twice and pull in the fish. Since they flop so much, they often will shake loose.

It may not be a bad idea to let them flop for a few minutes while you pick off one or two more.

Keep in mind they feed until they cannot feed anymore. That means you will have minnow remains on you,

your boat deck and your gear unless you manage to drop them right into a cooler. Watch your toes if you go barefoot. A flopping fish can still bite.

As the summer winds down, the fish will be bigger and better. The further downriver you go, the more apt you are to catch a larger class of fish.

For now, it appears the 10- to 12-inch fish can be found in small schools cruising around our area and just south of us.

These small fish are perfect for frying whole. Take a bait knife and rake it backwards across their body to remove the scales.

Cut off the head, remove the entrails and rinse. Keep cool until you drop into a pan with a light coat of oil. Sprinkle on the Old Bay. Remove when the skin peels and the flesh is white. Rake off the meat with a fork and pile to one side. Repeat until you have enough to eat.

Once the larger fish arrive with regularity, I will share a bluefish salad recipe if I can convince my father to share it with me. It is incredibly good. Watch out for cut lines and sliced baits.

Mark Fike examines a freshly caught Taylor bluefish during a recent excursion. The arrival of bluefish heralds the summer fishing season.

Surprisingly, some of the larger eating-sized fish are in the shade but in very shallow water. Big bream are found along log jams and brush piles. Try creeks for the nicer panfish.

White perch are near grassy beds.

Pond action was very good for bass on topwater and frog type lures.

Mann’s Hardnose Toad worked very well for us.

Motts Run Reservoir — Lots of crappie were hitting on the south bank in deeper water. Use minnows. Channel catfish are hitting chicken liver and nightcrawlers.

The shellcracker and ring perch were hitting red wigglers and nightcrawlers on the bottom in sixto-10 feet of water. Look for them on points and curves.

The small bass, 10-15 inches in size, were hitting everything but the pumpkin-seed color with a chartreuse tail seemed to be the best lure.

Lake Anna — The crappie have staged on deep structure in schools.

Everyone fishes the bridges, so try to find other deep structure. Striper are reportedly hitting mid-lake very

early in the morning. Make long casts to feeding fish.

Saltwater — The croaker bite is probably as good as it is going to get in the bay and lower rivers.

Tappahannock is a hot spot right now. Shrimp, Fishbites and squid are the go-to baits.

The cobia bite is going well although the fish seem to be slightly small this year and some are in the slot. Red drum are nosing around the Eastern Shore.

The Spanish invasion has spread to the CBBT area and just south of

Photo by Mark Fike

Outdoor Report Fishbites are good baits. White perch in a great size class are hitting on rocky bottoms and oyster shell beds.

Aqua Land reported the eatingsized croaker were being caught on squid and bloodworm and plenty of nice catfish were landed. Some very nice perch are also being caught.

Rappahannock River — Again, reports of bass angling is hit or miss.

The catfish are plentiful, but some bass anglers are complaining about them. They are hitting plastic worms intended for the bass. Catfish are hitting cutbait very eagerly.

Mark & Missy Fike The river cleared nicely by the weekend. Fishing continues to be quite good all over.

Potomac River — Bass are hitting on vegetation edges. Try white spinnerbaits or chatterbaits. Finesse worms should be a good method as well. Snakeheads were present in the creeks up and down the river. Some are willing, others appear finicky.

Further downriver, the croaker bite is good while driving ledges, humps and holes. Squid strips and

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Bluefish are spreading up the bay.

The rockfish bite is reportedly better north of Point Lookout than it is south.

Some nice fish are being caught on live spot. White perch are being caught all over.

Flounder anglers are doing better near the CBBT and Virginia Beach than they are the Cell.

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Carnival glass remains quite popular in the antiques market, although it too has experienced a decline in value over the past decade. This dish belongs to a lady in the lower Northern Neck, and her family has owned it since it was new. The dish is in excellent condition, but unfortunately is unmarked.

The purplish blue color of the dish is Henry Lane the most desirable of Hull all carnival glass. The term “carnival glass” comes from the use of the pieces as prizes at carnivals. Most pieces come from glass factories in Ohio and date

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from the first half of the 20th century.

By the 1950s the quality had diminished, with the original matte finish having been superseded by a high gloss finish, and the purple, blue and red colors having given way to orange tones. The latter are of significantly less value.

The originality of the old period was inspired by the discovery of the ability to develop a matte finish that resembled the ancient Roman glass that had been buried or lost at sea 2000 years earlier, and was being discovered by archeologists in the Mediterranean Sea and in Greece and Italy. The iridescent surface that had evolved from the centuries of oxidation and wear, came to be a new rage in the arena of glass production.

American glass manufacturers rushed to produce pieces that replicated those centuries-old finishes, and among other forms,

carnival glass was one of the most sought by the public. At fairs and carnivals pieces such as this dish were prizes, and in stores they sold for very little, usually well under a dollar.

This dish today is worth $75. Given the quality of its production, had it been labeled, the value could be far higher. Collector clubs abound, and can be found on the Internet.

The members can be helpful by sharing their knowledge, and always are eager to attract new members.

Happy Antiquing!

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

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Ambulances: New public safety tools From page 1 In 2012 and 2014, KGFRES received grants to purchase additional heart defibrillator/ monitor machines. These machines allow EMS providers to defibrillate the heart and perform 12 Lead EKGs, an important assessment to determine if the patient is having a heart attack. Moody said KGFRES now has a total eight of these vital machines.

Also in 2012, KGFRES replaced all hydraulic extrication equipment

with a stronger and lighter model. The older extrication tools were more than 20 years old and the newer high-pressure extrication tools are capable cutting high-tensile strength steels and alloys in today's modern vehicles.

These tools have been credited to freeing many people that have been trapped in their vehicles after being in a crash.

Additionally, Moody said in 2013, the KGFRES started utilizing EZ-IO needles for difficult IVs. The EZ-IO needles are a tool to use in case the medic is unable to

establish a regular IV. It is sometimes hard to start an IV on a patient that has lost a lot of blood or is in shock.

The KGFRES chief said the department is seeking to added talented personnel as well.

“We are always seeking responsible, community driven candidates for volunteer, part-time, and fulltime positions to join our fire and rescue team,” Moody said.

Anyone interested can call (540) 775-8900 or stop in at Company 1, located at 8122 Kings Highway.

Fracking: Supervisors ponder regs From page 1 or natural gas drilling.

None of the supervisors want fracking in King George.

Their strategy is to strengthen the land-use ordinance as much as possible.

That might discourage drillers from applying for permits in the county, but not draw a lengthy and costly lawsuit as a test case.

The strategy was discussed at the January meeting, with supervisor Cedell Brooks asking what would happen if they prohibited fracking.

Green said there would likely be a greater chance of a legal challenge if it was prohibited.

“The more safe option would be to leave it in the ordinance and strengthen it,” Green said.

Supervisor Joe Grzeika agreed.

thing for the county,” he said.

Since then, in May, the Planning Commission recommended the board not adopt proposed changes without first reviewing a May 9 Virginia Attorney General’s advisory opinion.

That was done on May 19 and County Attorney Eric Gregory gave his advice.

He stressed the opinion

by Attorney General Mark Herring was advisory and – Dale Sisson, King George Supervisor not law.

“Based upon the attorney general opinion and our prior analysis, and given the Department money on a legal battle if they want of Mines, Minerals and Energy’s ongoing regulatory process, I would to,” he said. recommend staying the course and Supervisor Dale Sisson agreed.

“Smart land-use decision making proceeding with the draft ordinance and drafting and crafting of an amendments presently under ordinance allows us to do the right consideration,” Gregory said.

“I’d say take the more proactive way and protect ourselves with the special exception approach, and let somebody else go spend their

“Smart land-use decision making and drafting... allows us to do the right thing for the county.”

Have faith in your miraculous body Dr. Shawn Pallotti Have you lost hope that you can be truly healthy? If you have you’re not alone.

Many of my patients come to me without hope, without faith that the body is infinitely intelligent and is self healing.

Instead, they have resigned themselves to thinking: “Well, I’m just getting older and the body is falling apart,” or “Dad or brother has this problem so there is nothing I can do.”

Not only are these paradigms often false, but they create mental blocks that leave the patient powerless to improve his or her situation. If you have lost faith in your body’s ability to get and stay healthy, let me introduce you to your amazing self-healing body.

The key to your optimal health is grounded in this basic premise: “Your body is infinitely intelligent and is constantly striving to maintain optimal homeostasis (balance and health).

Your self-healing mechanisms are directly dependent on vigorous physical and mental training, preventive maintenance of the structure and the quality of the ingredients from which they are made up of.”

Every day, every second, the body performs miraculous wonders that most of us give little thought to until something goes wrong. If you doubt your ability to get and stay healthy, consider these excerpts from Dr. Richard Swenson, M.D.,

in his fascinating book “More Than Meets the Eye”: The human body is composed of 10,000 trillion atoms, a number greater than all the stars in the universe.

In a lifetime the heart pumps over 2 billion times and pumps over 60 million gallons of blood though 60 miles of blood vessels.

The body manufactures over 2 million red blood cells every second, laid side-by-side they would stretch more than 100 miles.

We have 600 muscles capable of 7,000 movements.

We breathe more than 600 million times during a life span.

The ear can vibrate more than 20,000 times a second and distinguish 2,000 different pitches.

The human nose can distinguish 1,000 smells.

The brain fires at a rate of 20,000 computations per second and contains the information equivalent to 25 millions books.

Our 22 feet of small intestine have the absorptive surface area the size of a tennis court.

The adult human has more than 200 bones as strong as granite and 25 times stronger under tension.

The DNA from every cell in your body would stretch over a billion miles.

We are indeed, as the psalmist says, “fearfully and wonderfully made,” an intricate and sensitive system. The closer one looks, the more evident it becomes that your body can do amazing things under ideal circumstances.

My family and I stand firm on the principle of the self-healing body.

In short, the body knows what it’s doing. We need to listen to it during a health crisis and be that much more vigilant.

If you start from this place of understanding, your symptoms are only cues to look for a cause and seek to change the structure or chemistry to bring back balance.

The delicate balance of the body is dependent on seven basic needs: • Real Food • Sunshine • Exercise • Rest • Water • Proper structural alignment • Love The body can heal itself; you can be healthy from the inside out.

Your beliefs are so powerful and sometimes all you can do is your best knowing that when you take care of yourself and persevere you ever closer to optimal health.

Like Henry Ford said, “If you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re probably right!”

Dr. Shawn Pallotti, DC, is pleased to share his years of experience and research.

However, the information contained in this article and his website is not intended to replace your relationship with your current physician and should never be construed as medical advice. Use of the information, though believed to be accurate, is solely at your own risk.

Tolson selected as RGI CEO Staff Report Rappahannock Goodwill Industries’ board of directors has selected Donnie Tolson as the organization’s president and CEO. Tolson succeeds Woody Van Valkenburgh, who is retiring from the position at the end of 2015 after 35 years with RGI. Tolson joined Rappahannock Goodwill Industries in 2010 and has served as Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Previously, he had retired from Goodwill Industries International after a 27-year career (1976-2003).

At GII, he served in a variety of capacities, the latter half of his tenure as Senior Vice President, Member Services and Development.

Van Valkenburgh hired Tolson out of retirement.

Since coming to Rappahan-

nock Goodwill Industries, Tolson has helped guide the organization through tremendous growth, including the purchase and repurposing of the former Gallahan’s Furniture store in Spotsylvania into the Goodwill Community Resource Center.

“I am excited to be taking the reins of such a terrific organization,” Tolson said. “The need for RGI in our community never been greater. We are serving record numbers of individuals who want to go to work.

Guided by a powerful vision and led by an outstanding team of professionals, RGI is stronger than ever. I look forward t continuing Woody’s commitment of service to our community and establishing new ways to bring the Power of Work to more people.”

“The Rappahannock Goodwill Board of Directors is extremely excited to have Donnie as our incom-

ing president and CEO,” said Kathy Beard, RGI’s board chair. “We always knew it would be a challenge to replace Woody Van Valkenburgh.

With Donnie’s extensive experience at Goodwill Industries International, his keen business knowledge, and his love for the work of Goodwill, we believe we have an outstanding successor to Woody.”

Tolson is a cum laude graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, with a B.A. in Economics.

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, Inc. is a private notfor-profit organization that serves the City of Fredericksburg and a 12-county region.

It provides work opportunities and job training to people with barriers to employment, particularly those with disabilities.

Artisan Trail plans move forward George Whitehurst Plans continue moving forward for creation of the Northern Neck Artisan Trail.

More than a dozen artisans and others interested in building craft and art-related businesses gathered recently at Belle Grove Bed and Breakfast for a meeting to learn about development of the trail and the requirements for becoming a trail site.

Sherri Smith, executive director of the Artisans Center of Virginia, which is organizing the trail, described it as an excellent opportunity for small, locally owned businesses.

“We are all about helping small businesses,” she declared.

The Northern Neck Artisan Trail is scheduled to open in the spring of 2016 and will stretch from King George County to Lancaster County. It will be the 13th addition to the network of artisan trails that crisscross the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The sites on the trail will all feature Northern Neck businesses that sell hand-crafted and locally grown products that provide a window to the region’s heritage.

The Artisans Center of Virginia touts the trails as offering a “unique adventure,” in which visitors can “explore the byways and back roads, visiting craft artisan studios, agriartisan gardens and farms, wineries and breweries, galleries and craft-

“We are all about helping small businesses.”

– Sherri Smith, executive director, Artisans Center of Virginia

related venues, local businesses and eclectic shops, and historical and cultural points of interest.”

The meeting gave artisans in King George, Westmoreland County and Colonial Beach a chance to learn whether becoming a trail site would be beneficial to them.

Much of the discussion centered on helping artisans who run businesses out of their homes integrate into the trail, as well as comply with local zoning and business regulations.

Several people mentioned that Colonial Beach regulations discourage home-based businesses

from displaying prominent signs.

Discussions are underway between Colonial Beach officials and artisan trail proponents about allowing trail sites to display signs, while not encroaching on neighboring homes.

“These are great conversations for communities to have,” Smith said. “You don’t want a bunch of clutter.”

Andy Pitts, a Heathsvillebased furniture maker, provided attendees at last week’s meeting with of the craft-related and craftsupporting businesses that are suitable for becoming trail sites.

The businesses include: craft artisans, 2-D artists, craft-related venues, agri- and aqua-artisans, and support trail sites such as bed and breakfast establishments.

The Artisans Center of Virginia and other interested participants are still working to devise a name for the Northern Neck trail.

Individuals and businesses in King George, Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland and Lancaster counties that wish to become stops on the trail can learn the artisan trail participation guidelines by going to www.artisantrailnetwork. org or by sending an email to trails@ artisanscenterofvirginia.org.

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