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Would merging Westmoreland, Colonial Beach schools solve tax issue?

Richard Leggitt For Colonial Beach taxpayers concerned about a new tax increase, caused by a $400,000 shortfall in the 2016 school system budget, the solution to the problem might be 20 miles down the road in Momtross.

Westmoreland County officials said recently that merging the independent Colonial Beach schools with the Westmoreland County school system could save the two jurisdic-

tions as much as $2.5 million a year.

“I don't know where they get that figure,” said Colonial Beach Mayor Mike Ham. “Right now, Westmoreland spends $1,000 more per pupil, per year than Colonial Beach does.”

The Town of Colonial Beach has long prided itself in its independence from the county. In addition to its own school system the town’s charter mandates that Colonial Beach maintain its own police department.

However, recent budget struggles are causing town officials to look for new revenues. The Colonial Beach Public School System has more than 600 pupils whose studies are funded by a tax base of 3,500 residents, a situation that led to a recent vote for a tax increase by the town council.

“I know about the history,” said Washington and Lee Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis. “But the past is past. The county and the town would ultimately be stronger as a result of a

consolidation. It would reconcile the country and the town, which often find themselves working against each other. It just makes a lot of sense, it's a win-win.”

Several county officials including members of the board of supervisors agree, but not Westmoreland Supervisor Larry Roberson, who represents Colonial Beach and whose wife, Vicky, is a member of the Colonial Beach School Board.

“Is is costing more?” asked Rob-

erson, a former Colonial Beach teacher. “Yes, but not anywhere near what people think it is costing. I have been here for 37 years and every time there is a budget crunch, this comes up. It is a rallying point for this town to have its own school system."

Currently, Westmoreland County is the only county in the Northern Neck with two public school systems. Westmoreland County officials, who are hesitant to comment publicly because Colonial Beach

must initiate any consolidation, believe combining the two school systems would not only result in a savings for both jurisdictions but would create an academic and athletic powerhouse.

Westmoreland County is working toward the building of a new high school to replace the current Washington and Lee High School. Land in Montross costing $1 million has See SCHOOLS, page 8

Studio Montross a labor of love for Roxanne Warren Richard Leggitt John and Roxanne Warren met in Africa three years ago when both were working for the Peace Corps.

Roxanne was attacked in a hotel in Burkina Faso and John, a Peace Corps investigations officer, was assigned to protect her.

That was the beginning of a love and a partnership that led the couple to Westmoreland County and the opening this month of their new business, Studio Montross, which is located at 15381 Kings Highway.

“She is the yoga instructor and I am the studio manager,” John said recently. “This is her brainchild and her labor of love.”

The Warrens moved to Stratford Harbor last year and both still work for the Peace Corps, commuting to Washington daily.

Their new studio, which is in the

rear of Eagles’ Catch Antiques, is open in the evenings and on the weekends and features yoga classes to accommodate a wide range of students.

Yoga mats are available for use and yoga straps, blocks and blankets are also provided for clients.

“Yoga has a positive impact on body, mind and spirit,” said Roxanne, who has been a long distance runner for several years. “I started to practice yoga when I was in Africa.

When we moved here, I started looking around for a yoga studio.”

“Opening Studio Montross was perfect for us,” said John. “It was something that was feasible and something that was affordable.”

Getting into yoga and opening a business was a new experience for John Warren.

“I am sort of a neophyte,” he said.

See STUDIO, page 8

Photo courtesy of The Greater Montross Partnership for Revitalization

Roxanne and John Warren met while working for the Peace Corps. When not continuing their Peace Corps work, they run their newly opened business Studio Montross. The studio offers a variety of yoga and fitness classes to those looking for ways to get fit and achieve inner peace.

Colonial Beach residents develop green thumb community garden Linda Farneth

Photo by Linda Farneth

Colonial Beach residents enjoy turning some earth at town’s Community Garden. Located on Washington Avenue, the garden has plots available for rent to those who want to grow their own fresh produce.

If you’re interested in growing your own fresh vegetables, it’s not too late to rent a plot at the Colonial Beach Community Garden.

Located on Washington Avenue, the garden is hosted by the Colonial Beach Historical Society.

Plots available range from 4’ x 8’ for a $60 annual fee to 4’ x 12’ for $70 to 12’ x 12’ for a $90 fee.

Members are encouraged to share a plot with a friend to ensure there is always someone available to tend the gardens.

Resident Bridget Fay who rents a small plot said, “I was thrilled to hear about this project. I’ve always wanted to grow some of my own food after reading about how buying local and growing your own food impacts the local community and the environment. I read a stat a long time ago that stated buying $100 local keeps thousands of dollars in the local government and community.”

In Colonial Beach, gardeners en-

joy the use of water, tools and professional help from master gardeners with membership and are encouraged to participate in periodic events to become familiar with their fellow gardeners.

“Watching your own plants grow and produce food is hugely satisfying.”

– Bridget Fay, participant in the Colonial Beach Community Garden The rule of green thumb is that if any participant is away or unable to care for their plot for more than a week they let the group know so someone can fill in and tend to the plot.

Fay travels frequently so the community garden is a perfect alternative for her.

Fitzgerald, Johnson hailed as 2015 “hometown heroes” Linda Farneth In 2010 the Allen & Allen law firm began a tradition of recognizing hometown heroes to celebrate 100 years of serving Virginia residents.

Since then Allen & Allen has recognized more than 300 hometown heroes according toWestmoreland County Sheriff C. O. Balderson.

This year two local heroes from Westmoreland County made Allen & Allen’s list - Deputy Sheriff Darrell Johnson and Pat Fitzgerald with the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad.

“Deputy Darrel Johnson has been selected as one of 50 individuals

awarded the 2015 HOMETOWN HEROES sponsored by Allen, Allen & Allen law firm. The award recognizes those who demonstrate the spirit of giving and those who generate a positive change in the community,” Balderson announced. “I am extremely proud of Deputy Johnson’s accomplishments. He is to be commended for his work ethic, compassion, community involvement and is most worthy of such recognition.”

The Hometown-heroes website at allenandallen.com lauded Johnson for his service to others. “Darrel’s nominators see him as an inspiration to others and as a testament to

hard work. In between his full time job at Virginia Department of Transportation, Darrel works part time for the Westmoreland County Sheriff ’s Office, where he helped create an in-house blood draw program,” the website states. “Unique to the state at the time, Darrel’s program has proven imperative to collecting key evidence in DUI cases. He serves as a volunteer medic for the Montross Volunteer Rescue Squad and advocates for and donates to Relay for Life. He believes that volunteerism is an important way to give back to the community.”

Patricia “Pat” Fitzgerald, Assistant Chief of Colonial Beach Volunteer

Rescue Squad, has also won a HOMETOWN HEROES honor.

The CBVRS said the nomination for Fitzgerald praised her outstanding record of service to the community. Fitzgerald has been the top call runner every year since 1993, running more than 10,000 emergency calls. Her 22-year record of exceptional volunteer service was also recognized at the squad’s annual awards banquet in both 2014 and 2015, winning the organization’s most prestigious honor of Squad Member of the Year.

“Everyone in the Colonial Beach and Westmoreland County area already knows that Pat is a hometown

hero, so we are thrilled that Allen & Allen named her as one of the 50 recipients of their annual award,” said Wesley Melson, Rescue Chief of CBVRS. “She is so deserving of this prestigious recognition and we are very proud of her. Congratulations, Pat!” Fitzgerald has held many positions of leadership within CBVRS, serving as adviser to the Colonial Beach Junior Rescue Squad, serving for a time as Rescue Chief, and serving as Assistant Chief and Treasurer for the past 15 years. She also serves on the Rappahannock EMS Council’s Board See HEROES, page 8

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Fay said she chose to use a plot in the community garden rather than growing in her yard.

“Some of the people that made this happen are master gardeners, and I have resources to go to if I have any questions,” she said. “I know very little about vegetable gardening but now I have help whenever I need it.”

Only organic pesticide methods and fertilizers are allowed and the garden common areas are kept clean by all members.

“Watching your own plants grow and produce food is hugely satisfying,” Fay said. “I just saw my first two cherry tomatoes the other day, and I have two beautiful green peppers on their way as well. What I’m most excited about is my watermelon though. I have a hard time growing from seeds but these came right up!”

For more information about the garden or to fill out an application to rent a plot go to www.facebook.com/ CBgardenclub or email cbcg2015@ gmail.com.

Correction

The July 15 story on Westmoreland County elections incorrectly listed a number of the candidates running for Westmoreland School Board.

District 3 School Board incumbent Coralynn G. “Polly” Wise is running against J. Ralph Fallin.

Patricia K. Lewis and L. Jerry Mulholland are running against each other for the open At-Large seat on the school board.

The Journal strives for accuracy and regrets these errors.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

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75 years ago “the few” saved Britain from defeat Back in 1986 I was a guest at a dear friend’s wedding and the reception was in a town called Chingford.

It’s a suburb of London. And my wife and I were seated next to an older gentleman who told us, as we were all trying to make c o nv e r s at i o n , that during the war he occasionally had been directed to a small airfield not far away.

David S. Kerr He was a Spitfire pilot and had fought in the Battle of Britain.

I was intrigued, I wanted to know more, but it took some prodding to get him to talk about it. But after one or two glasses of champagne, he started to tell me a little more.

He said that on some days, they would have to sortie four or five times a day. That’s a lot of takeoffs and landings and most of all it’s a lot of combat time. And sometimes this routine would go on for days.

One comment he made, which made me smile, was that the ground crews, who he thought were wonderful, were constantly giving the pilots tea and coffee.

But when they needed a bathroom break, they were told they couldn’t leave the cockpit. They were needed back in the air just that quickly.

Eventually, the Royal Air Force’s Fighter Command came up with a solution, but after so many years later it seemed as if this relatively minor logistical problem had been more of a concern to him than having to fight the Germans. Which made him seem all the more the human.

When I commented on the strain

Letters to the Editor THE POTOMAC WARS Thucydides wrote the Peloponnesian Wars to document how quickly the democracy of Athens was lost. I hope someone in America is taking notes now to record how we lost the Republic and the Constitution.

Our Constitution is the contract written by the states for common governance. We CONSENT to be governed but have restricted what government can do. That’s it. We hold all the rights; no government grants them. Two recent Supreme Court decisions should be the first chapter for the new Thucydides.

The Obergefell case and the Obamacare challenge stand the Constitution on its head. In the Obamacare decision, plain language in the law was ignored and some meandering intent was conjured. The Justices also ignored the actual intent of the law’s writers and summoned forth

the exact opposite conclusion. The writer’s original goal of inducing state health exchanges failed. The Court fixed it for them. When a law can be rewritten by the courts, there is neither written law nor Constitution.

The Obergefell case is even worse.

Laws are the bricks in the foundation of a country, but customs comprise the mortar. Marriage customs, like parental rights, are pre-political and embody fundamental natural rights.

Justice Kennedy’s statement that the Constitution “promises the liberty to express our identity” is sophomoric and deadly. The Court’s decision makes marriage a state dispensed right. Created by government fiat, this Federal Custom has the force of law. Honor and obey is back in the marriage vows with a vengeance.

You will obey the state.

The Constitution has gone from a

they were under and the near constant day in and day out combat, he just grunted a little and said, “…we were young and were just doing our jobs.” That’s a comment I have heard from a lot of World War II veterans.

That’s a comment I’ve heard from a lot of veterans, both British and Americans.

The Battle of Britain began 75 years ago in early July of 1940 and lasted the entire summer. France had been defeated, Russia had signed a non-aggression pact with the Nazis and the U.S. was neutral. The British were facing the Nazi war machine all by themselves.

The British Army, which had fled Dunkirk a few weeks before, was in a terrible state. It simply could not have stopped the expected German invasion. However, the Germans understood airpower and they knew that before they could invade Britain

they had to defeat the RAF. This meant that the entire fate of the United Kingdom rested in the courage, skill and wits of a few hundred pilots.

However, while heavily outnumbered in the pending air battle the British still had a few factors working in their favor. They had a remarkably well-organized early warning system that had its heart a new invention called Radar.

It’s common place today, but in 1940 it was a relatively new invention and the British had fully incorporated the new detection system into their air defense network.

In many cases the German pilots were often left wondering how the British, as few as there were, always seemed to be waiting for them.

While historians say the aircraft, the German Messerschmitt and the British Spitfires and Hurricanes were

list of restraints on the Federal government to become the source of our rights which can be doled out to those in favor. With all three government branches equal, what has allowed the court to metastasize like this?

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lights and one camera. Two of the lights will control left turns from St. Paul’s Road and and two from Caledon Road. Dahlgren Road traffic will be stopped only if there are cars on Caledon or St. Paul’s Road that approach the intersection. The traffic signal will operate with full detection capabilities, with in-pavement detectors installed to detect approaching vehicles on Caledon and Dahlgren Roads. The crossbar-mounted camera will detect approaching vehicles on St. Paul’s Road.

Work will begin this year to acquire right-of-way and/or easements.

A contract for construction will be Most awarded in 2016 andInsurance the project will be completed aboutAccepted a year later. No roadway changes are planned.

If you would like to request a public hearing on the project needs to contact VDOT by July 24th, Fredericksburginfo@VDOT.Virginia.gov.

James P. Lynch King George, VA

Dear Editor; Most of us know that the intersection of routes 218/206/St. Paul’s Roads is difficult to navigate safely, especially during rush hour. A recent VDOT ad announces a project to install a traffic signal at this intersection, definitely good news for the traveling citizens of the county, but maybe not so much for Dahlgren commuters who will have yet one more light to traverse.

A single pole will be installed on the north corner of the intersection.

A crossbar will extend 60 feet over the intersection carrying eight signal

evenly matched, the edge probably belonged to the RAF. The Spitfire had unusual speed and a remarkable turning and climbing capability, while the Hurricane was known for its fire power. Operating alone or in tandem, they proved highly effective.

The British summer was clear and bright. It was perfect flying weather which meant the Luftwaffe could attack every day and for weeks the advantage looked to be turning towards the Germans. But then in a shift of strategy, Hitler stopped attacking the infrastructure of the RAF and turned to the cities.

He felt sure this would drive the British to seek surrender terms. Of course, it didn’t.

And while horrific, and to be followed by the Blitz that September, it gave the RAF some breathing space and a chance to bring in new pilots and aircraft. This made a big difference

and gradually it was becoming clear to both sides that the Germans were no longer winning the battle.

Hitler called his plan to invade Britain “Operation Sea Lion.” But watching his air force lose ground he decided to postpone the assault and turn his attentions towards making preparations to invade Russia.

For the first time in World War II the Germans had taken on an adversary in battle and lost. It was a major turning point in the war.

And this time, it wasn’t the great Allied Armies that defeated Hitler, but rather by a few hundred pilots, who in later years would simply be known as “the few.”

There is only a handful of the survivors remaining with us. Old age has taken its toll, but 75 years ago, in the skies over England, it can be safely said that their deeds quite possibly saved the world.

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Fancy’s Friends 4-H dog club to host 30 anniversary celebration salem baptist church will hold it’s 11:15 a.m. service on July 26 at Mount Bethel Christian Center, 17420 Mount Bethel Lane, KG. Family day of worship, fellowship & fun. Colors are red, white & blue. mountain view baptist church to host Revival Services starting Sunday July 26 at 11 a.m. and held July 26-29, at 7 p.m. each night.

Guest speaker will be Dr. Dennis Deese from Tennessee. mtnviewbaptistchurch.org 6713 Passapatanzy Dr. KG. Grace Presbyterian Church hosting Everest Vacation Bible School for kids pre-K thru 6th.

July 27-31, 8:30-11:30 a.m. 13114 Kildee Farm Road, KG. VA. Register at www.gracekg.com. st. paul’s catholic church 38th Annual Spaghetti Dinner, meat sauce, wine, beverage & dessert. Raffle (GoPro or iPad mini).

For tickets call or visit Doc Dugan at Left Bank Gallery, (804) 4506030 or call Julia at the Rectory (804) 472.3090.

Agape ministry church Gospel Sing. July 26, 6:30 p.m. featuring Jerusalem Ridge and Randy & Beth Newsome. 9106 Indiantown Road. All are welcome.

Fellowship to follow performances. 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 be-

ginning at 7 p.m. each night. Guest speakers each night, music and fellowship. 7357 Comorn 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. 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. peace lutheran church will host VBS July 27-31, from 9-11:30 a.m. for children ages 3 (potty trained) thru rising 6th graders. For more info visit www. peacelutherankgva.org or call (540) 775-9131.

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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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.

Second Meeting of Tourism Workshop to Further Explore Tourism Opportunities for King George County The Dahlgren Heritage Fdn. is sponsoring a second tourism workshop on Wednesday, July 22, from 5-7 p.m. at the King George County Administration Building, 10459 Courthouse Dr., in the Revercomb Board Room. All interested businesses and citizens are invited to attend.

“Our continuing purpose with this initiative is to provide a collaborative forum to discuss tourism-related opportunities that potentially could benefit both community and economic development in King George, while preserving the rural character of the county,” explains Ed Jones, president of the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation.

A portion of the workshop will be facilitated by Lisa Hull with the Northern Neck Tourism Council.

The Dahlgren Heritage Museum is located in the former Virginia Gateway Visitor Center on Hwy. 301 in King George, Va., adjacent to Wayside Park on the Potomac River. The street address for the museum is 3540 James Madison Hwy., King George, Va. 22485. The museum is open Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

LTN Celebrates July 2015 Love Thy Neighbor celebrated their July event with Pastor Dennis Newton from Potomac Baptist Church as the guest speaker sharing an energetic inspirational message, with an awesome singing performance by the Potomac Baptist Choir. Soup Campbell braved the outside elements to deep fry over 100 pieces of chicken.

Mrs. Dee Strauss and student Franklin Rinko from the KGHS DECA Chapter presented highlights of their current community service project ~ ‘Jump Start Your Job Search’, which provides assistance with job searches, resumes, applications and interviews to those looking to re-join the job market. In a partnership with the Rappahannock Community College Workforce Development, KG DECA will offer a hands-on workshop on August 11, 2015.

For more information, contact Dee Strauss @ 540-903-0573.

If you know of anyone who could benefit from our once a month Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen please share our information with them: Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen Phone:(540)9409846. Email: kgc.ltn@gmail.com Website: www.kg-ltn.org Our next event will be held on Sunday, August 16th ……. please come join us!

Friday, July 24

Elks Lodge 2666 will hold an Appreciation Dinner Noon to 5 p.m.

719 Ferry Landing Road. Dinners will run $10 fried chicken or $12 crabcake. Both come with 2 sides.

Check presentation at 5 p.m. to local EMS departments. Call (804) 2966588, (703) 508-5321 or (804) 2240364 to preorder or for more info.

Saturday, July 25

Christmas In July at the KG Farmers Market. Special guest! and crafters.

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.

Thursday, July 30

DMV2Go will be in KG 13035 King Hwy (KG DMV Select) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 1

Revolutionary War Encampment reenactment. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Geo. Washington Birthplace Nat’l Monument.

Patawomeck Tribe members

will create a traditional village at the CRRL 1201 Caroline St. F’brg.

9 am.-3 p.m. Storytelling, crafts, movie and more.

Tuesday, Aug. 4

Monthly meeting of NARFE Northern Neck Chapter 1823. 1 p.m.

The Hideaway Restaurant, 8200 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville.

Scheduled speaker Bobby Watkens, retired VA-ABC agent.

Montross Tea Part to host a Skills Clinic given by Melody Clarke, on Effective Communications With Elected Officials. American Legion Hall, 14576 Kings Hwy, Montross.

Free pot luck dinner. Non members welcome, call Doc Dugan, (804) 450-6030.

Saturday, Aug. 8

LifeLine Screening at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Five screenings available. Your cost only $149.

Preregister and receive a discount price. Call 1-888-653-6441 or www. lifelinescreening.com/communitypartners. St. Paul’s is located at 5486 St Pauls Rd, King George, VA 22485.

(540) 663-3085.

Monday, Aug. 19

Dedication Ceremony to be held

by KG Garden Club at the Smoot Library, 6:30 p.m. in memory of Saadet Hines, Robert Maddux & Suzanne Pryor.

Family member turns tragedy into a mission of helping others stay focused Christina Dempsey will be at the 2015 National Night Out event on August 4 at KGHS, 5-8 p.m. with a table & tent showcasing her 3Ribbons for 3Reason project., part of DriveSmart VA. This program is one she started to emphasize the dangers of distracted driving after the loss of three of her family members in a disastrous car wreck. She will have magnets, key chains and her unique and distinctive Ribbon creations.

This will be 3 Ribbons for 3 Rea-

sons 1st event for the month of August, which is officially the Awareness month in the State of VA for 3 Ribbons for 3 Reasons-“Losing Loved Ones in a Tragic Auto Accident”.

The awareness is to remember the families that lost multiple loved ones in a auto accident due to distractive driving.

Christina’s goal is to let other families in VA know they are not alone.

“I’m working with DriveSmart & Delegate Margaret Ransone to edu-

cate people of all ages on the effects of Distractive Driving, from a family members/firefighters point of view.

It’s helped when I talk to teens that are driving or getting ready to drive about it because Lauren was almost 16 when the accident happened, & what it’s like now not having her around. I will say it gets their attention.

“I truly want to prevent other families from feeling the hurt my family has over losing Bethany, Lauren, & Abby.”

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Please join in the 32nd Anniversary of National Night Out. This crime prevention event is observed by over 38.1 million people in more than 16K communities. The communities will join forces to promote police-community partnerships; to learn about prevention of crime, drug activity & violence; to show safety & neighborhood unity; and havaea great night out. Sponsored by the KG Sheriff’s Office and KG Fire & Rescue.

This free event will feature food, fun and different demonstrations and informational booths.

Note the new location: KGHS. Come one and all. Let’s take our neighborhoods back from the bad guys!

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

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Spotsylvania Post 320 holds off KG Post 89 Leonard Banks Sports editor On Friday, July 17, at King George High School, during the first round of the Division 12 playoffs, Spotsylvania Post 320 turned what could have been a nightmare into a winning performance.

From a near forfeit to stranding 10 King George Post 89 (15-4) runners in the last four innings, Spotsylvania won the game by the skin of their teeth.

As fate would have it, the win nearly turned into a forfeit for Post 320, because their ninth player arrived 20 minutes prior to the start of the game.

Post 89 head coach Al Landino said, “We didn’t situational hit very well. We had the bases loaded three times.”

Post 320’s offense was stagnant due to a near flawless pitching performance from JMU commit, Rudy Morrow. The six foot two righthander struck out eight, threw 118 pitches, allowed four hits, three walks in nine innings.

“Rudy had a beautiful pitching performance tonight,” Landino said.

“He did everything he was supposed to do, but when we made a couple of mistakes behind him, that was it.”

Spotsylvania pitcher, Luttrell held

King George to two runs, seven hits, and four walks for seven innings.

In the bottom of the first inning, King George first basemen Drew Berry RBI single plated Jordi Estes, giving Post 89 a 1-0 lead.

Morrow held Post 320 in check until the top of the fifth inning. With the bases loaded, and two outs, Dylan Luttrell reached base on a single, which cleared the bases, giving Spotsylvania a 3-1 lead.

The ensuing batter, Mason Riser hit a RBI double into center field that scored Luttrell, giving Post 320 a 4-1 lead.

King George cut the lead to 4-2 in the ensuing bottom of the fifth inning, after a wide pitch from Luttrell scored Danny Mundy.

During the next four innings, Morrow shut down Post 320’s offense by gaining complete control of the plate. Spotsylvania’s lone baserunner in the top of the ninth inning reached base due an error.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Austin Halter scored on a wild pitch, cutting the deficit to one run (4-3). However, with the exception of a single from Berry, Post 320 relief pitcher Mason Rizer acquired the last three outs on a fly, grounder and a strike out.

“When we needed the hits, we didn’t get them,” Landino said. “We

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With a solid performance at third base and with his bat, Will Clift is one the many reasons why King George Post 89 has become one of the stronger teams in the American Legion Baseball Division 12 in 2015. were one hit away from winning.”

Berry led King George at the plate with a RBI, double, and two singles.

The Friday night game was the last home game for Post 89 for the summer 2015 season.

On Sunday, July 19, during the second round of the playoffs, King

George defeated Staunton Post 13, 10-8, in a barnburner that featured a total of 25 hits. Later that day, Post 89 traveled to Fluvanna, where they defeated Post 2003, 13-5.

Results of the Monday night game versus Courtland Post 55 were not available due to press deadlines.

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Post 89 pitcher, Rudy Morrow contributed to the 4-3 win over Spotsylvania Post 320 by striking out eight, threw 118 pitches, allowed four hits, three walks in nine innings.

Leukemia Cup a success at the Deltaville Maritime Museum The 17th Annual Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta held in Deltaville over the weekend of July 10-12 was another huge success with 61 registered yachts and enthusiastic crowds at the Auction and Gala held for the second consecutive year at the Deltaville Maritime Museum & Holly Point Nature Park.

Typically the Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta is one of the most successful Leukemia Cup Regattas in the country in spite of being one of the smallest of such national venues, and this year should prove to be no exception. Having four times been voted the Best Regatta on the Bay by the readers of Chesapeake Bay Magazine, the 2015 Regatta is expected to be a strong contender for this honor again this year.

All proceeds from Regatta events assist The Leukemia & Lymphoma

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Funds raised to support patients with blood cancers came not just from the generosity of sailors who competed on the racecourse but also from many local, regional, and national commercial sponsors, and countless individual community supporters. The LLS is especially grateful to the Captain level Sponsor, Bon Secours, and First Mate level Sponsor, Sun Trust Bank, as well as a host

of other area sponsors, for helping to make this event such a success.

Individual fundraising was especially spirited this year. Three local individuals raised over $12,000 each qualifying them for a Fantasy Sail in Bermuda this fall with Gary Jobson: Diane Simon, Rob Whittet, and Robert DeJong. Since their fundraising will continue through the fall, the top fundraiser and recipient of the coveted Roy F. Meyer Perpetual Trophy will not be announced until our awards party in September.

The two-day racing was officiated under the auspices of the Fishing Bay Yacht Club by PROs Lud Kimbrough on the East Course, David Hinkle on the West Course, and John Wake on the new Fishing Bay Course, all supported by a host of on-the-water volunteers. On the water Judge and Protest Committee Chairman Brooks

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Overall awards for the top boats in each division were presented on Sunday afternoon at the Deltaville Maritime Museum following the final race.

Special mention must be made of Alan Bomar, a myeloma survivor serving his first year as Chairman of the Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta. He won his division in spectacular fashion underscoring his commitment to sailing as well as to the mission of the LLS.

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Swimmer of the Week July 20-24

Country Club over Hopyard Hammerheads Staff Report Elizabeth Guthrie Our girls’ Swimmer of the Week is a sister act. Seven-year old Katie Poley and her 10-year-old sister Maria have been swimming for four years.

Maria started swimming with the Sharks in 2010 and Katie followed in her sister’s footsteps a year later (at the tender age of four). Both girls began swimming year-round with the Rappahannock Raiders in 2011; Katie was just four when she started swimming, doing the year-round route first.

Ironically, Katie’s first year with the Sharks had a rough start as she fell and broke her arm. That did not faze Katie at all; she continued to swim, cast and all, the entire season. She’s been working hard ever since.

Both girls practice with both the Sharks and the Raiders in the summer — and both girls are key elements in the success of both the 8-and-under girls and the 9-10 girls.

Katie always places first in at least two individual events every meet.

Her fast freestyle makes her an important element to the 8-and-under girls 100 freestyle relay team, which is enjoying an undefeated season.

Maria also places first in at least two individual events every single meet, and whose fast freestyle times make her an all-important member of the 9-10 girls 100 freestyle relay team (also undefeated for the season).

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Our boys’ Swimmer of the Week is also an example of hard work and dedication.

Ten-year-old Seth Christensen swims for both the Sharks and the Rappahannock Raiders. He practices most days for both teams in the summer.

Most times he places first in at least two events in every meet, and at the meet with Grafton several weeks ago, was a triple winner. Last week, at Lake of the Woods, he placed first in 25-meter fly with a time of 20.39, first in 25-meter breaststroke with a time of 24.09, and third in 100 meter free with a time of 1:30.74.

What sets this accomplishment apart from other meets is that Seth had been sidelined with a bad ear infection and swimmers’ ear, keeping him out of the water for several days.

Not wanting to let his team down, he persisted on swimming Wednesday at the Lake of the Woods meet, despite his discomfort.

With ears plugged and double capped, he gave it his all; and, along with his individual accomplishments, helped the 9-10 boys 100 freestyle A-relay team remain unbeaten; and helped the boys’ Jr Medley relay team and the 18 and under boys 125 freestyle relays teams take very close seconds. Dedication and selflessness does not go unnoticed.

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In spite of another valiant effort, the Hopyard Hammerheads (0-4) fell to the home-standing Country Club, 283-226.

Although the Hammerheads are in search of their first win of the summer 2015 season, the July 15 meet did feature one triple winner in the form of 10-year-old Bryce Kuberek. Kuberek’s week five performance featured victories in the following events: boys 9-10, 25-meter freestyle, 16.47; 9-10, 25-meter backstroke, 19.53; boys 12 & under, 100-meter IM, 1:33.90. Kuberek completed a triple win performance during week one of the RSL season, against cross-town rival Eden Estates As for Country Club, they finished the meet with six triple winners.

Thus far this season, 14-yearold Jessica Miller has lead the team with three-triple win performances. Miller’s double win performance against Country Club featured victories in the girls 1318, 100-meter freestyle (1:04.56), and the girls 13-14 50-meter butterfly (34.94).

Other Hammerhead double winners included: Emma Parker,

girls 13-14, 50-meter freestyle (30.86), girls 13-14, 50-meter backstroke, 38.87; Cole Lipinski, boys 13-14, 50-meter freestyle, 32.18, boys 13-14, 50-meter butterfly, 37.79; Mason Parker, boys 8 & under, 25-meter butterfly, 25.61, boys 8 & under, 25-meter breaststroke, 31.21; Jacob Crocker, boys 11-12, 50-meter butterfly, 42.40, boys 11-12, 50-meter backstroke, 43.74.

Hammerhead single winners included: Rachel Harnage, Sean Damron, Chris Jones, Natalie Knoke, Zandy Knoke, and Grace Brancheau.

Hammerheads captured relay victories in the following events: boys 9-10, 100-freestyle relay, 1:24.46; girls 13-14, 100-meter freestyle relay, 1:00.05; boys 1314, 100-meter freestyle relay, 1:05.56; boys 9-10 25-meter freestyle relay, 16.47; boys 12 & under, 100-meter IM, 1:33.90; boys 12 & under, 100-meter medley relay, 1:22.89; girls 13-18, 100-meter medley relay, 1:07.04; boys 18 & under, 125-meter relay, 1:22.28.

Monday, July 20 results featuring Spotswood were not available due to press deadlines.. RSL finals are scheduled for Aug. 1 at Regency Park Pool in Spotsylvania.

Sharks defeat Barracudas Elizabeth Guthrie The Dahlgren Sharks notched a solid victory against Lake of the Woods at the Barracudas’ 25-meter pool July 15, with another 300+ win. The score was 309-19 6-- they are now one meet away from a perfect season.

There were five triple winners: Andrew Stuart (8) – 25 free (19.10), 25 fly (24.53), 25 breast (27.40); Caroline Bentz (12) – 50 free (29.11), 50 breast (38.44) and 100 IM (1:12.30); Jenna Kapp (12) – 100 free (1:06.16), 50 fly (32.68), 50 back (35.20); Alex Poley (14) - 50 free (28.69), 50 fly (32.45), 50 back (34.17); and Tamera Wheater (14) – 50 fly (34.55), 50 back (37.89), 100 IM 1:19.82.

Other first-place finishes were as

follows: Jayson Wofford (5) – (25 free – 26.78); Katie Poley (7) – (25 fly – 25.93); Deborah Fairfax (8) – (25 breast – 28.74); Nick Pacheck (9) – (25 back – 22.22,); Andrew Green (10) – (25 free – 17.47, ); Seth Christensen (10) – 25 fly – 20.39, 25 breast – 24.09); Maria Poley (10) – 25 fly – 21.79, ); Johnathon Dates (12) – (50 free – 34.76, 50 fly – 43.72); Ben Foringer (14) – (50 breast – 39.78); Emily Tidwell (16) – (100 free - 1:13.50, 50 free – 32.34); Paul “Bo” Ludwig (17) – (50 free – 27.65, ); Madison Declute (17) – (50 fly – 36.10); Deonte Taleton (17) – (100 free – 1:02.09, 100 IM – 1:11.65); Brittney Burrell (18) – (50 back – 37.22); and Derek Vanatta (18) – (50 breast – 40.03).

Rounding out the victory were nine relay team first-place finishes:

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Eden Estate Eels crush Country Club Staff Report With the minor exception of one loss in week two of the RSL season to current Nationals Division leader Spotsylvania YMCA (4-0), the Eden Estate Eels (3-1) appear to be on track to capture the runner-up portion of the regular season division title.

The 284.5 – 222.5 win versus Country Club July 15 featured a litany of strong performances.

Thus far, along with numerous individual and double wins, the Eels have produced 14 triple-win performances. Most notably, the Country Club win produced three triple winners. Rudy Morrow, Jimmy Granger, and Jackson Lusk led the way for the Eels with triple wins in their respective swim disciplines.

Morrow’s wins included: boys 13-18, 100-yard freestyle, 54.10, boys 15-18 50-yard freestyle, 24.72, and boys 15-18, 50-yard breaststroke, 34.18.

Granger’s victories included: boys 12 & under, 100-yard freestyle, 1:16.52, boys 11-12, 50-yard butterfly, 41.94, and boys 50-yard freestyle, 34.36.

Jackson Lusk’s wins included: boys 11-12, 50-yard backstroke, 38.88, boys 11-12 50-yard breaststroke, 48.41, and boys 12 & under, 100-yard IM, 1:29.22.

Eels double winners featured: Emma Morrow, girls 13-18, 100-yard freestyle, 1:03.94, girls 15-18, 50-yard breaststroke, 36.17; Brian Lilly, boys 13-14, 50-yard freestyle, 27.78, boys 13-14, 50-yard backstroke, 32.75; Billy Owen, boys 15-18, 50-yard butterfly, 27.89, boys 13-18, 100-yard IM, 1:05.63.

Eels individual winners featured the following swimmers: Maggie Graves, girls 6 & under, 25-yard freestyle, 25.34; Kole Johnson, boys 6 & under, 25yard freestyle, 30.61; Christopher Garrison, boys 13-14, 50-yard, butterfly, 30.47; Mo Elia, girls 15-18, 50-yard butterfly, 27.89; Heather Albert, girls 1518, 50-yard backstroke, 29.12; Stephen M. Hunt, boys 15-18, 50-yard backstroke, 29.12.

Eels relay victories included: girls 8 & under, 100-yard free, 1:41.43; boys 8 & under, 100-yard freestyle relay, 1:21.44; girls 9-10, 100-yard freestyle relay, 1:09.81; boys 11-12, 100-yard freestyle relay, 1:05.56; girls 13-14, 100-yard freestyle relay, 58.62; boys 13-14, 100-yard freestyle relay, 55.46; boys 15-18, 100-yard freestyle relay, 47.57; boys 13-18, 100-yard medley relay, 54.76; boys 18 & under, 125-yard freestyle relay, 1:18.68.

Monday’s results featuring Lake Wilderness were not available due to press deadlines.

8 & under girls 100 free relay(Katie Poley, Ryann Anderson, Julia Foringer, Deborah Fairfax – 1:28.95); 9-10 girls 100 free relay (Adriana Minero, Maria Poley, Sarah Green, Tori Foringer – 1:15.10); 9-10 boys 100 free relay (Nick Pacheck, Seth Christensen, Kristian Henderson, Andrew Green – 1:18.02); 11-12 girls 100 free relay (Taylor Mayros, Carter Wasser, Jenna Kapp, Caroline Bentz – 1:01.25); 13-14 girls 100 free relay (Gabrielle Bricker, Emma Redmond, Aminah Brownb, Tamara Wheater – 1:04.09); 15-18 boys 100 free relay (Brandon Wofford, Tyler Serpa, Bo Ludwig, Deonte Taleton – 53.38); 12 & Under girls Jr. Medley (Carter Wasser, Caroline Bentz, Jen-

na Kapp, Taylor Mayros - 1:09.20); and Girls 18 & under 125 graduated relay (Deborah Fairfax, Tori Foringer, Caroline Bentz, Tamara Wheater, Emily Tidwell – 1:21.06).

The 8 & Under girls 100 free relay, 9-10 girls and boys 100 free relay, the 11-12 girls 100 free relay, the 12 and under girls Jr. Medley relay and the 18 & under girls 125 free graduated relay teams remain undefeated.

The Sharks swam their last dual meet of the 2015 season at home at the KG YMCA this past Monday, July 20 against Chancellor. Results will be reported in next week’s Journal. The Championship Meet for the American Division will be Aug. 1 at the KG YMCA.

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Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries sets webless migratory bird seasons their fields. C.F. Phelps in Fauquier County and sometimes Pettigrew WMA in Caroline are planted.

The upcoming season dates are: • Sept.5-11: Noon until sunset • Sept. 12 through Nov. 1: 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset • Nov. 21-29: 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset • Dec. 24 through Jan. 15: 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset • 15 birds daily per hunter

Mark Fike You know hunting season is approaching when the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries releases its seasons and updated regulations, and the Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show is approaching.

Most recently, the webless migratory bird seasons that the biologists recommended were presented to the department and approved. The state creates its seasons within a federal framework the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sets due to the birds being migratory. Here are the updates on the birds most commonly sought in our area.

Woodcock The state noted in the past 10 years there have been no significant change in the number of birds heard or seen during the singing/ground surveys.

However, the long-term trend from 1968 until 2013 has been a drop of 1 percent.

Biologists feel habitat has been the limiting factor, not hunting. Look for these birds in damp soil near marshes, swamps or on nearby hillsides where

Dove Dove hunting is a big deal in a lot of states. Here in Virginia, it can be quite good if you are hunting a freshly harvested agricultural field.

The state does have some WMAs that can be good if they plant and harvest

the dirt is fertile and soft.

This year the season dates are: • Nov. 23 through Dec. 5 and Dec. 15 through Jan. 15: 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset • 3 birds daily per hunter.

September Teal According to state biologists, blue-winged teal are one of the earliest migrants and reportedly will travel through our area prior to October. Green-winged teal are known to stick around until ice hits Virginia. Both are available during the September special season but few hunters actively hunt them. No other ducks may be taken during this special season.

• Sept. 17-30 (east of Interstate 95): 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset • Sept. 21-30 (west of Interstate 95): 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset Six birds total per hunter per day.

Resident Canada Goose There were so many “resident geese” in the 1980s and ‘90s that this special season was started to control their numbers. The hunting season has worked well, although the bag limit was liberalized to 10 birds in 2008 to further reduce numbers. Geese can be destructive on farm fields, golf courses, private ponds etc. Migrating geese generally start showing up at the very end of September.

• Sept. 1-25: East of I-95 during the first 16 days, hunting can be done from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunset.

• From Sept. 17-25, hunting is stopped at sunset.

Ten birds per day.

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chicken liver and night crawlers.

Hunting Run Reservoir — Reported some lazy summer fishing with little activity other than some smaller bass caught on minnows.

Ni Reservoir — Pickerel are very active now. Some nice bass are being caught and the crappie bite on beaver huts is quite good using minnows.

Bream fishing from the shore is very good on red wigglers and night crawlers.

Lake Anna — The striper bite is reportedly good downlake first thing in the morning with sassy shads, live bait or spoons. After 9 a.m., the bite ends. Bass are reportedly in very deep water.

Saltwater — The croaker bite slowed some but the size class of fish is better. The cobia bite reportedly is very good.

Some nice fish were brought to the boat this past week in the lower bay near the shoals and CBBT. The Spanish bite is red hot off Rudee Inlet and even to Deltaville on some days.

Some anglers say the salinity is not quite where it normally is due to the rain we have been getting. This may be keeping the mackerel from coming further north as fast.

Flounder are hitting well on the lower bay and ocean. Redfish still are around and giving anglers some nice fights, too.

Photo by Mark Fike

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Outdoor Report reefs and bars. The croaker prefer the deeper water.

Rappahannock River — Catfish action is very good for smaller eating-size fish. Cutbait is the top bait followed by shrimp and then worms.

Ken’s Tackle in Spotsylvania reported a citation largemouth checked in.

Chatterbaits and live bait were good ways to catch bass this week.

Pond action slowed some for bass. However, crappie were hitting minnows at some local ponds. Ken’s reported good action at Ruffin’s Pond.

Motts Run Reservoir — The night catfish event was quite good on Friday. Channel catfish are hitting

Mark & Missy Fike The Rappahannock still was stained on the weekend but will hopefully clear soon. Fishing slowed some for freshwater but saltwater fishing continues to be good.

Potomac River — Bass fishing was fair this week. Anglers had the best results along weed edges and in the weeds using plastics. Perch are hitting worms and small spoons dragged near the bottom. Catfish action remains good on cutbait.

Further downriver, the croaker bite slowed but fish sizes improved.

Squid and shrimp were the top baits.

The large perch are on oyster shell

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This late nineteenth-century armchair has descended through the family of a former governor of South Dakota.

The wood is walnut, and the back is inlaid with satinwood and pieces of mother-of-pearl.

The finish is original, but the upholstery is not. The rear splat is reticulated from one Henry Lane piece of wood.

Hull Although furniture from this period of design is not popular in today’s market, this chair is an exceptional example of the time and the style. It dates from the 1880s or as late as the 1890s. The mother-of-pearl inlay is a great component in determining the value.

For those not familiar with mother-of-pearl it comes from the nacre of the shell of an oyster or mollusk.

The craftsman who cut it from the large shell, was a master at utilizing a difficult, but beautiful, substance to produce a spectacular effect when his handiwork was applied to this chair.

The overall design of the chair incorporates several typical features of the period. The legs are modified French feet. The arms replicate the theme of a sleigh bed. The splat is a Victorian fanciful adaptation of a more pure Chippendale motif.

Lastly, the inlaid satinwood reflects the Hepplewhite period, and the mother-of-pearl is a pure Victorian augmentation.

A generation ago the chair might have brought $300 at auction or at an estate sale, but today the valued would be half of that amount. The chair is an occasional piece, and not one useful for watching the duration of the Super Bowl.

The course the chair has taken through the market over the past 50 years parallels that of many other antiques. The present depressed value does not mean that the chair is with-

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The Northern Neck Artisan Trail is gaining momentum Staff Report

out intrinsic value in today’s world.

It is a fine piece of furniture, and its day will come once again.

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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The Northern Neck Artisans Trail, “where water surrounds and creativity abounds”, is gaining momentum and expects to celebrate its efforts in early spring of 2016, when at that time a printed map of the program will be released.

To be included in the print brochure that will be distributed throughout the state, artisans must join by November 13, 2015.

In addition to creative artisans, the trail includes agri-artisans and aqua-artisans. State parks and facilities, local museums and historical sites will be listed. Also, nonfranchised restaurants and unique lodgings will be included.

Galleries and shops representing local artists also qualify as trail sites. Even the ferry to Tangier Island (crabs and oysters!) is there.

Already there are more than 40 trail sites, with new participants joining the ranks every week.

The non-profit organization that oversees the Northern Neck Artisans Trail is the Artisans Center of Virginia.

The group’s executive director, Sherri Smith, is a persuasive and charismatic advocate for Virginia artisans. Under her guidance, and with the able assistance of a dedicated staff and a bevy of community

supporters and state agencies, the Artisans Trail Network is expanding across the state.

Virginia currently hosts 27 community-connected and developing artisan trails representing 39 counties and 12 cities that are successfully nourishing local economies around the commonwealth.

A very brief history of the development of the Artisans Trail Network begins in 1987, with the Artisans Center of Virginia being designated the “Official State Artisans Center” by then-Gov. Baliles.

In the following years, ACV operated a large gallery in Waynesboro, VA to serve the entire state and the Juried Virginia Artisan program of distinction was established, from which the statewide artisan registry was initiated.

The ACV Juried Artisan program recognizes Virginia artisans of the highest level of quality workmanship, creativity and professionalism.

In March 2009, ACV expanded its statewide scope with a clear objective of creating the artisanfocused collaborations that engaged state and local governments, planning districts, the small business community, arts organizations, economic development, tourism and artisans and formed the Artisan Trail Network program.

The mission of the Artisans Center of Virginia states “develops and implements systems and strategies to improve economic outcomes for Virginia artisans and their communities while assisting them in promoting their local artisan culture.”

The Northern Neck Artisan Trail will host its first annual fundraising event at Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern covered pavilion and adjacent grounds in Heathsville on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 from noon-5 p.m.

Trail sites will have booths set up to display their wares and services, and there will be a special drawing with items valued at least $100.

Ticket buyers will pay $100, half of which is tax deductible.

Items will be on display so that ticket holders may make a prioritized list of items they wish to have.

The drawing will take place mid-afternoon, with the owner of the first ticket drawn choosing an item, and so on with the remaining items until every ticket has been drawn and all items have been claimed.

It will be great fun for all, and will help sustain the Trail.

For more information about the Northern Neck Artisans Trail, visit ArtisanTrailNetwork.org or contact Andy Pitts, NNAT Management Team Chair at workshop@ andrewpittsfurnituremaker.com.

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KING GEORGE COUNTY JOB ANNOUNCEMENT SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – FULL TIME King George County Administration is currently seeking qualified and motivated applicants to fill the position of Sr. Administrative Assistant. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments, must be able to work effectively with frequent interruptions, intermediate PC skills, knowledge of general office procedures, excellent communication and customer service skills.

Minimum requirements include graduation from high school or equivalent (GED) and at least one year of general office experience or customer service. Transcription experience a plus.

Applications will be accepted through close of business Friday, July 31, 2015 and may be obtained from the King George County Administrator’s Office, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 200, or online. A detailed description of job duties and requirements can be found on the County website www. king-george.va.us. If you have questions regarding the position and related duties, please contact the County Administration office at (540) 775-9181.

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We a r e 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 infor med 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) 5513247. For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753.

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Jim Carpenter Company, a Building Material Supplier, is seeking an experienced truck driver with a valid CDL license. We offer excellent benefits, which include vacation, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance, 401 (k).

Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and more. Serious candidates please apply in person at 1 Joseph Mills Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. Call 540-899-0031 for directions.

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HELP WANTED Westmoreland State Park is hiring for the remaining summer season.

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Please call the park office (804-493-8821) for more information. A Virginia Application for Employment form must be mailed or delivered to: Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, Virginia 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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The major duties of this job are the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electric lines. The job requires working in all weather conditions with high voltage lines. Must be willing and able to effectively work both at the top of poles and in muddy ditches. Overtime work is required frequently.

Must be capable of understanding technical material in order to meet the job requirement of successfully completing the Cooperative’s Lineman Development Program. Must have or be able to obtain a Virginia Commercial Driver’s license.

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and pass a rigid physical medical exam. Excellent fringe benefits.

Applicants may read the job description and complete the “Application for Employment” at the Virginia Employment Commission’s (VEC’s) office located at 14243 Historyland Highway, Warsaw, VA. Applicants may contact the VEC at (804) 333-3675 with questions.

Applications need to be submitted to the Virginia Employment Commission, P. O. Box 67, Warsaw, Virginia, 22572 by August 7, 2015. Applications will not be accepted at Northern Neck Electric Cooperative’s office.

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Studio: Wife, husband team to run business From page 1 “We are both runners, but since I began yoga I have seen the benefits. I used to be 45 pounds heavier.�

John and Roxanne credit many of the townspeople in Montross for helping them get their new studio up and running. “There is such a great sense of community here,� said Roxanne. “The people of the town have been absolutely fantastic. Everybody has been so welcoming.�

Studio Montross features classes intended to accommodate all levels of students. “Yoga is a non-competitive practice that provides both physical and mental benefits,� Roxanne said. “We hope to

provide a peaceful environment to support your personal journey with yoga. Give a class a try.�

Classes include Hatha Yoga which has a slow opening sequence and is great for beginners, Vinyasa Yoga which combines movement and breath sequences that increase flexibility and strength, and Candlelight Slow Flow, a gentle candlelight class that is designed to help ease tension. Zumba classes are planned for the fall. “Our beginning business has been better than expected,� Roxanne said. “We are getting a range of students from their 20s to their 70s and everybody seems excited. We are proud that this was something we could do for the community.�

Schools: Is merger the answer?

From page 1 been purchased and will be paid for this year.

School officials are working with designers to come up with a proposal for a new high school building, estimated to cost as much as $40 million.

County officials believe while planning is underway for the new high school, the time is right to begin discussions about combining the Photo courtesy of The Greater Montross Partnership for Revitalization

Roxanne Waren demonstrates some yoga moves at her newly opened business, Studio Montross, which she runs with her husband, John. The studio offers a variety of classes, including Hatha and Vinyasa yoga.

Plans for demolition of school building moving forward Linda Farneth Contractors interested in bidding on the demolition of the old school buildings at 316 Douglas Avenue were on hand last Friday to conduct a mandatory walkthrough of the buildings.

As part of the consideration process, the request for proposal stated that they must attend. “The staff team members working on the demolition project are all pleased with the responses from interested proposers and are equally pleased with the number of individuals and company representatives that attended the mandatory pre-bid meeting last Friday,� Town Manager Val Foulds said.

Demolition of the old buildings includes removing debris, regrading and reseeding the vacated and partially burned school buildings and associated project area.

The RFP addresses concerns related to safety of the environment as well as ensuring the safety of employees and citizens working and visiting the Colonial Beach Town Hall, which is located on the east end of the old campus.

Although it is known that asbestos containing materials are present in all structures to be demolished, according to the RFP, the job calls for the winning bidder to conduct an environmental hazard assessment

and provide an associated abatement plan.

The RFP calls for protection of surrounding businesses and properties that remain active during demolition, from the work site, machinery and equipment used during the demolition process.

Sealed bids and proposal must be submitted by 10 a.m., July 31, at which time the bids will be opened and the selection process will begin.

An evaluation committee will consider criteria such as capability of providing prompt service, ability to meet deadlines, employee turnover rates for the last five years, qualifications and experience of the personnel assigned to the job and three project references from the previous five years.

The committee will also investigate licenses, any previous fines, sightings or reprimands.

The demolition of the school will be paid for through the general fund. However the school has agreed the town will be reimbursed for demolition from the sale of the Douglas Avenue property. Any money left over will then go toward building a new school.

School officials hope to salvage some of the bricks from the old building to sell as memorabilia and to raise money for the new elementary school. “I have kept the school superintendent abreast of the progress and

—County official

Photo by Linda Farneth

Contractors planning to bid on demolition of Colonial Beach’s burned historic high school building participated in a walkthrough of the structure on July 17. The town is moving quickly on the project and hopes to select a firm to carry out the demolition within the next few months. we consult on specific salvage items,�

Foulds said.

The contract will be awarded to the most qualified and best suited bidding company.

The RFP reserves the right of the town to conduct interviews with each prospective contractor and key personnel who will perform the work.

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If negotiations with the top ranking contractor fail, the town will proceed down the list until an agreement is reached.

By submitting a proposal each contractor agrees the bids will be binging for 90 days. Once an

agreement is reached with the selected contractor the company will have 30 to begin the work. “The Public Works Director, [Rob Murphy] who is the lead staff member on this project is working with me to finalize the naming of a selection committee,� Foulds said. “We expect to have a final roster by the end of this week.�

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“I understand that Colonial Beach is proud of their school system. But if they don’t get on board in the next two or three years while the planning for the new high school is underway, they will have missed the boat.

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of Directors. “Pat is a thoroughly selfless person who lives each day in service to others. She is a respected role model of heroism for CBVRS squad members, our junior members and the entire Colonial Beach community,� Melson said. “The winners of the 2015 Allen & Allen HOMETOWN HEROES represent the spirit of giving and define what being a community is all about,� said Trent Kerns, president of Allen & Allen, a personal injury law firm. “For over 100 years, Allen & Allen has been inspired by the everyday heroes around us — people who devote their time, energy and talents toward improving our communities.�

The winning Allen & Allen HOMETOWN HEROES will be honored at

“The winners of the 2015 Allen & Allen Hometown Heroes represent the spirit of giving and define what being a community is all about.� – Trent Kerns, president, Allen & Allen a series of events taking place this month in Richmond, Fredericksburg and Charlottesville.

For a complete list of the 2015 Allen & Allen HOMETOWN HEROES, visit allenandallen. com/hometown-heroes.

two systems. “I understand that Colonial Beach is proud of their school system,� said a county official who asked not to be identified. “But if they don’t get on board in the next two or three years while the planning for the new high school is underway, they will have missed the boat. There would be millions in savings and both systems would be better off with a merger.� “To combine the two school systems, it is my understanding that Colonial Beach has to initiate the consolidation process,� said Iris Lane, the current chairwoman of Westmoreland County School Board. “We can assess the viability of combining the two school systems. Personally, I think there could be positive outcomes to enhance teaching and learning in our county. However, there is much more that has to be considered.�

Ham said he remained skeptical, despite the current budget struggles. “First, Colonial Beach is not going to just give its school buildings to Westmoreland County. Those buildings are an asset of the town and the county would have to buy them,� he said. “What does that do to their idea of saving money?�

Additionally, Ham said the process for combining the two school systems would require a vote in favor of the proposal by both school boards, the Colonial Beach Town Council and the Westmoreland Board of Supervisors and also by the Virginia General Assembly to allow a change in the town charter.

A better solution, Ham believes, is economic growth. “The Beach has been growing for the last couple of years,� he said. “Our tax base is increasing.�

In the meantime, the town is preparing to implement a six-cent increase in its real estate tax rate with four cents of the increase going to the town's operating fund and two cents going to the school system.

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