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Kovach convicted of child pornography Richard Leggitt A King George man, who served as a foster parent to young boys in Colonial Beach, was convicted on multiple counts of possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography last week in Westmoreland County Circuit Court. Circuit Court Judge Harry Taliaferro found Michael Kovach, 36, guilty of seven counts of possession and distribution of child pornography after a trial that lasted four days. Kovach, who had been free on $90,000 bond, was order jailed immediately. Kovach had been charged with 45 child pornography-related counts. He still faces another 13 charges including indecent liberties with a child and sodomy. Those charges are scheduled to be heard at a second trial in Westmoreland County Circuit Court later this year. Kovach has entered pleas of not guilty to the charges. Kovach was arrested on March 5 of last year after Colonial Beach police and Westmoreland County sheriff ’s officers served warrants at a residence he was sharing with his three adopted sons in Colonial Beach. Officers seized several computers and other electronic devices which contained images that the officers said were child pornography. At the Westmoreland trial before Judge Taliaferro, Kovach’s mother, Rita Kovach, said her son was a former Eagle Scout who was “always helpful and always caring” and could not have done what prosecutors alleged. She said as a result for the charges, Kovach had been forced to move home to King George and could not reside with his three adopted children in Colonial Beach.
The prosecutor in the case, Westmoreland County County Commonwealth”s Attorney Julia Sichol, presented documentation of the possession of pornography and the distribution of pornography based on data retrieved from computers seized from Kovach’s Colonial Beach residence. State Police forensics examiner Tom Heflin said he examined the computers law enforcement authorities seized from the Colonial Beach residence and found that someone using the username “Mike” and the password “4mykids” had downloaded or shared pornography. “I was able to find 231 images that may depict child pornography,” Heflin said. Sichol steadily took witnesses though the images, both photos and videos, causing many at the trial including the defense lawyers to visibly wince. During the prosecutor’s presentation, Kovach sat at the defense table with his head bowed. Rita Kovach and the defense team suggested to Judge Taliaferro that the images might have been downloaded by a teenage boy named “Mikey” who frequently visited Kovach and his adopted sons. “He was a needy young man who became friends with the family and frequently stayed at the house,” Rita Kovach testified. But in the end, Judge Taliaferro found Kovach guilty on nine counts. “The judge carefully considered all the evidence in this case and I am pleased with the verdict,” Sichol said. “The prosecution of child pornography cases is extremely technical and emotionally trying. The individuals that participate in the distribution of those images and videos are one of the reasons why children continue to be victimized by those that produce it.”
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Particpants in the Belle Grove Plantation Bed & Breakfast Amazing Race fo 2015 ham it up during last weekend’s festivities. Patterend after the CBS show, the event raised money to help save three of Belle Grove’s outbuildings, which date from America’s colonial era, and were likely standing when President James Madison was born on the property.
“Amazing Race” raises funds for Belle Grove Staff Report Belle Grove Plantation, historic site and the birthplace of James Madison, fourth president of the United States, author of the Bill of Rights and the acknowledged “Father of the Constitution,” hosted its first annual “Amazing Race 2015” at Belle Grove Plantation on July 18. The event was a fundraiser to restore and preserve the 1720 Summer Kitchen, Ice House and Smokehouse.
The Amazing Race 2015 was designed after the television show with a few alterations. The competitors, grouped in teams of two-to-four members apiece, gathered at the plantation to kick off the day with a relay race in front of the outbuildings. After that, they traveled to 10 Sponsor Location Challenge Stops to complete challenges and earn points for their team. Using their Amazing Race Passports, they were given “extra point” challenges that they could
complete for additional points. These “extra point challenges” had them looking for a person named “Lucy”, taking a picture with a bald man, playing patty cake with a stranger and other wild and wacky challenges. While the teams traveled around King George, Caroline and Westmoreland Counties, they would not only complete challenges, but would also collect donations for Belle Grove Plantation’s “Save Our History at Belle Grove” campaign. At the end
of the day, the teams collected $468. Three of the sponsors, Community Bank of the Chesapeake of King George, Cindy’s Corner Craft and Collectibles of Bowling Green, and Unique Antiques Mall of King George donated funds bring the total funds collected during this event to $768. After the race, teams returned to Belle Grove Plantation for a muchneeded rest and meal. During the meal, contestants shared See RACE, page 8
Turner tapped for administrative duties with King George schools Phyllis Cook The King George School Board has appointed Dashan Turner as the school division’s first director of administrative services. The board took the action at its July 13 meeting. The duties of the new position are to supervise Turner and oversee the division’s two human resources positions, as well as the heads of
transportation, maintenance and operations, technology, food service and custodial services. The position has a salary of $106,000. “I am very pleased that Mr. Turner is joining our administrative team,” School Superintendent Rob Benson said. “His thoughtful approach to planning and problem solving and caring demeanor will serve our division and community well.” Turner takes the position Aug. 3. “I am very excited to join the excellent team Dr. Benson has established within the King George County Public Schools” he said. “Over the course of my career, I have
had many wonderful opportunities to work in leadership capacities within central office. It is my hope that my past and most recent leadership experiences would offer value to this already dynamic team.” Turner is currently finishing a year’s stint as principal at Washington and Lee High School in Montross, where he began his teaching career back in 2002. At that time, he was there for three years, teaching physical education health and drivers education, along with coaching basketball. Turner gained educational experience in several divisions. In 2005, he went to Philadelphia, MS,
teaching for two years at Philadelphia Elementary School prior to a return to Washington and Lee in 2007 for another year of high school teaching. In 2008, he was assistant principal of Montross Middle School for Westmoreland schools and also served as summer school principal. Starting in 2009 he was principal of Westmoreland’s Washington District Elementary for three years, prior to a one-year stint in Tappahannock for Essex County Schools as Director of Student Services and Testing. In 2013, he went to Petersburg, and spent a year as division director of schools, prior to his present position
as principal at Washington and Lee. Turner earned a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership in 2007 from American Intercontinental University (online), and a Bachelor’s from Lynchburg-based Liberty University in 2002. He also holds an Associate’s degree earned in 1999 from Holmes Community College in Goodman, MS. In addition, he holds a postgraduate degree educational specialist from Liberty University conferred in March of this year, and a post-graduate certificate signifying him as a Virginia Tech Aspiring Superintendent from earlier this year.
Background: • Principal at Washington & Lee High School in Montross • Assistant Principal at Montross Middle School • Principal at Washington District Elementary in Westmoreland • Division Director of School for Petersburg • Taught at elementary school in Philadelphia, MS. • Graduate of Liberty University.
Planning commission to review school, EMS capital projects Phyllis Cook Four King George School Board’s capital project requests and three from Emergency Services are all ranked as “urgent” by the Planning Commission, along with one from the county administration. The King George Board of Supervisors set an Aug. 6 meeting to review the county’s proposed five-year Capital Improvements Program to span fiscal years 2016-20. Particular attention will focus on eight projects proposed for funding in the current fiscal year, which began July 1, adding up to $2.57 million. The commission finalized its rankings on June 9 for 22 proposed projects estimated at $60 million over the five-year timeframe.
That action followed a public hearing on the proposed projects the previous month on May 12. The Planning Commission’s rankings were distributed to the board in its meeting packet at the June 30 meeting. A letter accompanying the list provided narrative explanation of rankings by commission chairman Josh Colwell, recommending funding for the eight within the new fiscal year. Three of the urgent projects were categorized as Life Safety Requests: Emergency Services: Ambulance replacement program, with $185,000 in 2015-16 toward the ambulance replacement program and similar amounts in each of the following four years.
Emergency Services: Electrocardiograms and defibrillators, with $55,000 in 2015-16 for replacement of electrocardiograms and defibrillators for some older units and to provide additional monitors for advance life support capability. Sheriff: Microwave radio replacement, with $155,646 in 2015-16 to replace microwave radios which can no longer be repaired due to unavailability of replacement parts. The other five urgent projects were categorized as government: School Board: School bus replacement, with $537,441 in 2015-16 and similar amounts in each of the following four years. School Board: Phase two of a project for a new roof on the existing middle school, with $574,700 in 2015-16.
School Board: Expansion of the middle school to provide space for sixth grade students to be shifted from the county’s three elementary schools to provide increased capacity at the elementary level, with $500,000 in 2015-16 and $7.75 million in 2016-17. School Board: Security camera systems for all schools and the school board office, except the high school, which has one, with $474,550 in 2015-16. Administration: New heating-air conditioning-ventilation system for the second floor of the Revercomb Administration Building, with $90,000 in 2015-16. County Administrator Travis Quesenberry is expected to make his recommendations known at the planned August work session and also propose funding sources for board
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members’ input. Supervisors will likely adopt this year’s capital program during a future regular business meeting. A five-year Capital Improvements Program is reviewed and approved annually. It is used as a guide for planning purposes in future years. The complete package of CIP requests can be viewed in the office of Community Development, located in the Revercomb Administration Building behind the Courthouse on Route 3.
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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? Rodger Meredith Callao, VA
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. (NIV)
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
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
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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
Society (LLS) in its mission: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Almost $2 million has been raised since the Regatta’s inception, and this year’s preliminary tally reveals $108,000 in cash raised with an additional $30,000 in in-kind sponsorships. This is another truly remarkable achievement for the Regatta and the Middlesex community. 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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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). Both girls enjoy being part of the girls 18 and under 125 freestyle
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graduated relay team. Katie and Marie work hard in practice every day and their coach feels very blessed to have such talented and dedicated young ladies on the team. 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. For migrating waterfowl ,you may not have lead shot in your possession while hunting ducks or geese. You must have a HIP number to hunt any of the above species. To register for HIP (It is free), visit VAHIP.com or call 1-888-788-9772.
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.
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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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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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Classifieds HELP WANTED Colonial Beach Public Schools is seeking to hire a Part-Time Custodian, Part-Time Librarian, and a Bus driver. For more information, please contact Human Resources at 804-2240906.7/22b Help Wanted; Roofer Full Time. Must have DL and own Transp. Call Harry 804-450-2790. 7/29b. Fox Towne Adult Day Care Center is now hiring for part time RN’s, CNA and Medical Technician a l so Vo l u n te e rs a re needed. Located conveniently on Rt. 3 in King George, near the courthouse. To apply please call (540) 7755502. ufn
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RENTAL-OFFICE Private Professional Offices From $350 Per Month. Larger Suites Available. Wendover One Office Building. Wired For Computer Networking. Front & Rear Entrances. Includes ALL Utilities, Ample Parking,
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PETS/ FREE/ FOR SALE / ADOPTION Wendys Feline Friends. Cats and kittens for adoption. Many different colors and ages. All fixed with rabies shot. See pics at westmoreland. petfinder.org. For more information call Wendy 804-224-1079 Animals Available For Adoption. The Animal Welfare League has dogs and cats available for adoption. For more information please call 804-435-0822, 804-4356320. Hours Monday, Wed., & Friday. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lots of animals are at the shelter - call 804-462-7175.
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. King George County is an EOE. 7/22/15
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HELP WANTED Westmoreland State Park is hiring for the remaining summer season.
• Seasonal Interpreter • Food Services Technician (snack bar) • Lifeguards and Head Lifeguard • Contact Rangers • Boathouse/Camp store staff No benefits are associated with seasonal positions. 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. Northern Neck Electric Cooperative 85 St. Johns Street Warsaw, VA 22572 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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King George man convicted of copper theft The second of two King George men, accused of stealing $3,000 worth of copper wire from a King George company earlier this year, entered a plea of guilty last week in King George Circuit Court. Robert Robey, 28, and Steven Freeman, Jr., also 28, were charged with stealing copper wire and aircraft cable from a business owned by Freeman’s father and then reselling it to get money to buy drugs. Robey entered his plea Thursday before Circuit Court Judge Herbert Hewitt to charges of grand larceny and selling stolen property. He was given two sentences of two years, but Hewitt suspended all but six months of the sentences. Freeman was convicted earlier of the same charge and received a similar sentence. The two men were ordered to pay restitution, enter a drug treatment program and remain on good behavior for a period of five years. “Through the hard work and diligent efforts of the King George Sheriff ’s Office, we were gratified to see the case resolved in a manner that gave justice to the victim,� said King George Commonwealth’s Attorney Keri Gusmann. —Richard Leggitt
King George native wins scholarship Phyllis Cook Radford University student Bryan Yanchulis has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, a nonprofit corporation established by Congress. B r y a n graduated from King George High School in 2001 and will graduate Yanchulis from Radford in 2016. Radford’s recent announcement said he was nominated for the prestigious scholarship by accounting professor, Lynn Saubert, who described him as an outstanding student. “His excellent study skills, along with an analytical mind, have earned him the highest grades in our program,� Saubert said. “He represents the best in our major, college and university.� To qualify for the merit-based scholarship, individuals must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in accounting,
demonstrate interest and aptitude in accounting and auditing and high ethical standards. Dan Davidson, chair of the Department of Accounting, Finance and Business Law in the College of Business and Economics, also had high praise for Yanchulis. “Bryan is a very impressive young man. He is quiet and modest and it is easy to overlook him in class. Easy, that is, until you see his performance,� Davidson said. “He is an outstanding student, and I am proud we have him in our program.� Bryan is the eldest of three children of Jon and Mary Yanchulis. Meghan Yanchulis just finished her freshman year at Longwood on the Dean’s list both semesters, while youngest sister Lauren will be a rising eighth grader at King George Middle School. “We are very proud of how Bryan has excelled and what he has accomplished at Radford University,� Jon Yanchulis said. “Bryan has talked very highly of his professors at Radford and how much he has learned from them and we are so pleased that his professors feel the same way about him.�
Sue Coleman and 4-H All Stars honored by Board Phyllis Cook The King George Board of Supervisors recognized Sue Coleman of Fancy’s Friends 4-H Dog Club and also honored 4-H All Stars, with board chairman Jim Howard presenting certificates to honorees at a meeting on June 30. Coleman is celebrating 30 years of service, with Fancy’s Friends 4-H Dog Club recognized for its positive influence on the lives of county youth, their families, and the community at large. Fancy’s Friends members actively participate in community service activities by contributing to the county Animal Shelter and the King George County Animal Rescue League, visiting at Heritage Hall Nursing Home and Westmoreland Rehabilitation Center, while providing an opportunity for participants to learn all as-
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Each team dressed up in costumes in hopes of winning the “Best Dressed Team�. Cat bags, mini footballs painted yellow to look like lemons and multi-colored wigs were just some of the wacky outfits that arrived at Belle Grove that day. To end the day, awards were given to the teams with the most points. First place winners were the NARFE Incredibles. Second place winners were the e-LEMON-ators. Third place winners were the Ruther Glen Rowdies. The “Best Dressed� team was awarded to the Gut Crushers. The “Most Funds Raised� Award was given to the Catwomen. While the event is over, the “Save Our History at Belle Grove Plantation� Campaign isn’t. The Darnells’ goal is to raise $45,000 to restore and preserve the 1720s Summer Kitchen, Ice House and Smokehouse. The Darnell’s started a GoFundMe Campaign called “Save Our History at Belle Grove Plantation� 24 days ago. In this time and with the funds raised through the Amazing Race 2015, their total is now $3,686.
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The Ralph Bunche Advisory Committee is finalizing a planning document with recommendations for the rennovation and future use of the historic Ralph Bunche High School building. All told, the committee estimates renovations and historical display costs to add up to $2.3 million, with the project to take up to five years to complete. The committee hopes to present its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors in August. At its July 6 meeting, the committee reviewed changes to a draft plan for a Ralph Bunche Community Centre and Museum. Of the building’s 19,700 square feet, the advisory committee has consciously decided to address only the reuse and renovation of the original 10,000 square-foot section of the building. At last week’s meeting it deleted ideas for use of the 1957 addition located at the rear of the building. The original school contained a school office, nurse’s station, four classrooms, library, restrooms and gym. The committee proposes the building be open five to seven days per week with a museum housed in the former library. Other rooms could be offices for county and community use or for rental, with the gym/auditorium available for larger events and as a social hall. A visitor center is also proposed. But before any reuse of the unoccupied building, it would need total rehabilitation. A 2010 study indicated the building will need new electrical, plumbing, well and septic, heatingventilation-and air-conditioning systems, along with roof replacement, and new driveways, parking area and sidewalks. That was estimated at $2.65 million. With the committee currently only addressing use of the front section of the building, it has pared that price tag back to just over $2 million, plus the cost for historical interpretive displays. The current recommendation would result in a piecemeal approach to renovating half the building. Engineering for the needed systems would be based on room sizes and use for the entire building. It is unclear whether the county board would allocate funding to-
to people throughout his/her community and lifetime. Both youth and adults are considered for nominations, with a rigorous selection process culminating in tapping by the Virginia 4-H Congress.
ward any renovations on the building unless and until a decision is made about the existing rear section of the building containing 9,700 square feet. To provide funding for the project, the draft planning document says a capital campaign should be developed by the primary stakeholders, the Board of Supervisors and the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association. Other suggested King George partners include the Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society, School Board, and county departments of Economic Development, and Parks and Recreation. That campaign would run for 1524 months to obtain pledges from corporations and foundations for financial support, along with seeking potential grants. Then, the committee suggests the county contract for architectural/ engineering services to prepare construction bid documents and go through the bid process during a 7-15 month window, with construction estimated at an additional 12-18 months, and the entire projected estimated at 34-55 months. After completion, the current draft suggests the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association would operate the museum under a memorandum of understanding to be developed with the county. While the county would facilitate the overall management of the building, the agreement with the alumni group is proposed to delineate that group’s responsibility for staffing the museum seeking funds for historical interpretive displays, programs and other costs associated with its operations. Those display costs are currently estimated at $100,000 to $300,000. The committee began meeting nearly three years ago in September 2012. It originally had 14 members, with three quitting over the years, including two from the Historical Society and Supervisor Ruby Brabo. Nadine Lucas is chairman, along with Elaine Harvey, Claudette Jordon, Gwendolyn Lewis, James T. Johnson, John Davis, Kristin Tolliver, Gail Marshall, Linwood Thomas, Jim Howard and Tim Smith. At the July 6 meeting, the committee discussed asking the board to continue use of an advisory committee until the proposed project is completed.
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