09/02/2015 King George VA Journal

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The Tri-County/City Soil and Water Conservation District serves King George,Spotsylvania,Staffordcounties and the City of Fredericksburg to provide natural resource conservation management assistance to citizens and local governments. King George has two non-paying elected districted directors on the regional board, with two candidates running for election this Nov. 3.

Janet Gayle Harris - Harris, 58, is an incumbent having served in the Tri-County position for 24 years.

She was raised in the Passapatanzy community of King George and attended Mary Washington College for two years, then completed

Law enforcement officials have released the name of the man who was killed Aug. 22 in an officer-involved shooting in King George County.

Kenneth Henry Morgan, 64, was fatally shot at his home on Timsbloom Mill Lane after he approached a deputy sheriff with knife, officers said.

The King George Sheriff ’s Office has not released the name of the officer involved in the shooting.

“The sheriff is not releasing the name of the officer while the investigation is still active,” said Sgt. Kecia Wharton. “At this point in time, no new information is available while the Virginia State Police and our Internal Affairs are conducting their investigations. Once the investigations are complete, more information will be available.”

Wharton added that the

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her Bachelor of Science degree at Virginia Tech in 1980.

She also attended Spotsylvania Vocational Center for four years to become a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker. She was employed by GM Powertrain for 27 years, with 22 of them as a tool and die maker, retiring in 2007.

Harris is a sixth-generation farmer and operates Aspen Grove Farm, a 60-head cattle operation.

In addition to TriCounty, where she also serves on a subcommittee Harris concerning fracking, she has also served on the board of Fredericksburg Feeder Calf Association, and is an active member of Fletchers Chapel United Methodist Church.

She provided numerous reasons

for her continued interest in serving in the office.

“I believe in the work that they do and feel that it matters and is important to the communities it serves,” she said. Her first experience with the district was in the mid1980s.

“I was running the family farm and wanted to install some ‘best management practices’ to improve the quality of drinking water for my livestock and protect the streams from them at the same time,” she recalled. “Within a few years, I could see a health improvement in both the cattle and the streams on the farm. I was ‘sold’ on the concepts and interested in what else I could do to preserve and protect the soil and water for future generations. This spurred my interest to be a part of the organization.

“I also feel the district attacks the See PROFILES, page 8

Name released of man shot by King George deputy sheriff Richard Leggitt

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Harris, Wernsman seek seats on Soil and Water Conservation District This is the first in a series of brief profiles to introduce King George voters to the candidates running for election to the 13 open seats in local elections for the county on Nov. 3.

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unidentified deputy has been placed on administrative leave during the investigation. Officials said the deputy fired as a last resort after Morgan repeatedly ignored the deputy sheriff ’s warnings to put down the knife and stop.

The deputy, who has been with the King George Sheriff ’s Office for four years, backed down a long hallway while trying to get Morgan to halt his advance.

Sheriff Steve Dempsey said he believed the deputy will be found to have acted properly.

“No one wanted it to turn out like it did,” Dempsey said. “He’s a good officer and he gave him every opportunity to surrender.”

The deputy sheriff arrived at the scene when he responded to a 911 call about a man who had barricaded himself in a bedroom. According to sheriff ’s officers, the deputy spent more than an hour trying to get

Morgan to come out peacefully.

Additional officers arrived on the scene and a decision was made to enter the room and attempt to arrest Morgan, because officers believe he was a threat to himself or others.

The deputy forced open the door and Morgan came at the officer with the knife. After backing down the hallway, the deputy opened fire.

Emergency services workers at the scene and treated Morgan immediately but they were unable to save him. Sheriff officers said there had been numerous incidents involving Morgan in recent years including an arrest in Spotsylvania County for arson.

The Virginia State Police investigation is expected to take at least three or four weeks, sheriff ’s officers said. A toxicology report, needed to finalize the shooting investigation, could take as long as 10 weeks.

Stratford Hall names new director Richard Leggitt Stratford Hall has selected a new executive director to succeed Dr. Paul Reber, who was killed in a traffic cycling accident last month.

The Executive Committee of the Robert E. Lee Memorial Association, which operates the historic venue in Westmoreland County, has announced the appointment of Carter B. Refo.

“We have been very fortunate to not only appoint someone who is familiar with Stratford Hall and its operations, but also to have him willing to step up and take the lead immediately during a very trying and sad time,” said Custis Glover, President of the Board of the Robert E. Lee Memorial Association.

“Carter has been active in The Society of the Lees of Virginia since 1995, and has taken part in many Stratford programs over the years. His love of history and his management experience, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Lee-Fendall House in Alexandria, Virginia, will help us continue to move Stratford forward.”

Refo is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. He served in the Navy for 30 years as a Naval aviator and made over 13 overseas deployments during his career as an aircraft carrier pilot.

He is a graduate of the Naval Test Pilot School and served as an engineering test pilot conducting weapons tests.

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The executive committee of the Robert E. Lee Memorial Assocation has named Carter Refo as executive director of Stratford Hall. He replaces Dr. Paul Rber, who died in an August cycling accident.

Refo commanded a carrier squadron and a carrier airwing. In 1988-89, he commanded the U.S.S. Milwaukee, and from 1991-93 commanded the U.S.S. Independence. After retiring from active naval service in 1995, he joined SPARTA, Inc. as a defense consultant and worked with the Missile Defense Agency in Arlington.

“It is a privilege to be able to serve

Stratford Hall in the capacity of executive director during this time,” Refo said. “I look forward to assisting the board and staff with all the great work that is going on at Stratford.”

Refo and his wife of 50 years, Paula, make their home on a hilltop west of Warrenton, VA. They have two children, Carter Francis and Elizabeth Beaumont, and two granddaughters, Olivia and Grace.

Work near U.S. 301 spurs backups Phyllis Cook The Maryland State Highway Administration has announced a major disruption to traffic on U.S. 301 north of Nice Bridge now taking place nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays,.

The work will continue through most of September.

Motorists braving U.S. 301 during weeknights past 9 p.m. or prior to

5 a.m. may encounter hours-long delays while driving on northbound U.S. 301 for a 20-mile stretch during a truck-hauling operation traveling at 5 miles per hour from a marina just north of the Gov. Harry W. Nice Bridge to Billingsley Road in Charles County.

Billingsley Road is about three miles south of Waldorf.

State officials and law enforcement suggest travelers avoid the area during the weekday night times.

The slow-moving convoys of up to two dozen trucks on weeknights are moving large cargo to a St. Charles energy facility under construction on Billingsley Road in White Plains.

With truck convoys using both northbound lanes, there is no ability for motorists to pass.

Maryland officials say if traffic delays become ‘significant,’ the See TRAFFIC, page 8

King George supervisors to weigh options for replacing high school track Phyllis Cook The King George Board of Supervisors is expected to come to a final decision later this year on when a new track can be built adjacent to the stadium at the high school after it gets updated design and cost estimates for both renovating the existing track at the middle school and also constructing a new one at the high school.

County Administrator Travis Quesenberry is suggesting they talk it all over with the school board prior to finalizing plans for any track renovation or construction work.

Recommendations for track options will come from a new request for proposals to be developed for design services as part of a project for a major expansion to the middle school, funded at $550,000.

An existing track is located next to the middle school because the school building was formerly the high school until 2009.

The track had been completely renovated in 2006 at a cost of $300K. At the time, the school board asked for and got an all-weather surface to replace the previous cinder surface.

It was also converted from six lanes to eight lanes, altering it from

yards to a 400-meter configuration with lanes 42 inches wide.

But the all-weather surface has become damaged with areas of the rubbery covering deteriorated.

During a joint meeting between supervisors and the school board in February 2014, instead of a new track, county officials had suggested fixing the existing track at the middle school and adding a restroom and concession facility near it, along with new bleachers.

The school board rejected that idea.

They directed Superintendent Rob Benson to have an analysis done of the track situation by an

engineering firm, which resulted in three options, presented just over a year ago, in August 2014, by Draper Aden Associates.

The first option included installation of new bleachers and fence repairs for the track area. It said the track surface was beyond patching, but suggested it be cleaned regularly and debris removed.

Benson went forward at the time with having new concrete pads poured and bleacher installation.

The high school track program has been making-do with the damaged track by essentially not using the two most-degraded lanes.

The other two potential options suggested last year boiled down to a new track at the existing location or a new track next to the stadium at the high school.

That firm recommended the track be constructed of underlying asphalt topped with a stone dress surface at either location, saying it would last 10-14 years with proper maintenance, before needing resurfacing.

If a new track is built at the existing middle school location, a restroom building is recommended for construction, along with a drainage system to avoid ponding, and new fences, sidewalks and landscaping.

That option was estimated at $355,000 to $420,000 a year ago.

The option for a new track at the high school would be to construct it on a football practice field near the stadium. It would include fences, sidewalks and site drainage. It wouldn’t need restrooms since those are present at the stadium, along with concession stand and ticket booth. That option was estimated at $610,000 to $725,000 in 2014.

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Checking in on the General Assembly’s summertime antics It’s the end of summer and the last thing we should be worrying about are partisan shenanigans in Richmond.

Yes, there is a General A s s e m b l y election going on, but by this time of year the legislature itself should be David S. Kerr adjourned not to reconvene until 2016. But this year, it seemed the unbridled partisanship and the political maneuvering couldn’t wait.

Tracking exactly what happened

in Richmond last month, and it was quite a show, is challenging to say the least. And sometimes it’s difficult to organize the flow of events.

Let’s start with the appointment of a new Supreme Court Justice.

In this case, its hard to tell whether the governor, who I usually have kind words for, was in the right or not. But, when a vacancy on the Commonwealth’s High Court came open, he had a look at the top four recommended candidates and picked Judge Rousch from Fairfax. Among other things in her long judicial career, she presided over the Malvo trial. That was the Washington D.C. sniper. It was a tough case and she got high accolades for her good work.

Since then the general consensus is

Letters to the Editor To the Editor: Representatives of local groups in King George have met recently to discuss ways to promote tourism in King George County. We’ve met because we strongly believe that economic development is critical to the growth and fiscal health of King George County and that tourism is economic development. We also believe that such development does not need to come at the expense of the county’s long standing and much beloved rural character.

King George County is missing out on an opportunity.

The tools to address this opportunity exist but, just as with most things, it takes work and investment.

King George needs to advertise its attractions and fully participate in regional and state tourism groups.

The county’s Transient Occupancy (“Tourism”) Tax requires that any excess revenue over 2 percent be spent on tourism and tourism-related activities. A good first step would be to begin investing some of this tax revenue on the activities and attractions that will bring tourists to the county, and on the marketing of these attrac-

tions.

Several King George DECA students have taken the first step by developing a tourism web page for King George County. With suitable investment, this website could be expanded and maintained as a county website. This clearly would be an appropriate use of the tourism tax revenues.

We are meeting to highlight the importance of tourism to the county; to identify and prioritize current needs for tourism investment; and to make the case for how tourism tax revenues should be allocated. We believe it’s time for King George to live up to the requirements and purpose of the Tourism Tax law by investing those funds in projects and activities that support the kind of tourism that makes sense for the county.

There’s a great economic development opportunity that’s being missed. County officials need to address it promptly.

Robert V. Gates, Vice President On behalf of Dahlgren Heritage Foundation Dahlgren

that she is outstanding judge.

Thing is, the governor made this appointment while the legislature, which must approve the appointment, was out of session. And its not clear that he even let the Speaker or the Republican Majority Leader of the Senate know that he had done it. I guess I can see why they’re annoyed.

So, rather than just grouse about it, Majority Leader Norment and Speaker Bill Howell decided to take advantage of a special session the governor had called on redistricting and make their own appointment.

They did, he’s a very respectable choice, and the House gave their OK. But, not so fast, in the Senate, the Democrats managed to get one Republican to side with them,

which when adding the lieutenant governor’s tie-breaking vote, allowed them to simply adjourn. As the result the seat on the high court remained open. Under Virginia law a governor can appoint a Supreme Court Judge if the legislature is adjourned. That’s how this whole mess started. Which would give Governor McAuliffe another chance to put Roush in.

But since the House is technically only in recess, this prerogative on the part of the governor may not apply.

So it will need to be sorted out by the courts. Alas, it looks like a battle that’s going to continue in the next legislative session.

But we’re not done. There was another battle being fought that same day. The Federal Appeal

To the Editor: The Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad would like to thank all of the individuals and businesses who helped make our second annual golf tournament a success-either by donating door prizes or sponsoring a hole.

The tournament was held at Cameron Hills Golf Links Course and was a great success.

Thanks again to everyone: Beach Golf Cart Rentals; Cameron Hills Golf Links, Steve’s Locksmith, River Gym, Rankins’s Hardware of Colonial Beach, Shady Lane Crab House, 7-11 store, Pat, Carol and Friendly, Sheriff C.O. Balderson, Dockside Restaurant, Denson’s Grocery, Wilkerson’s Restaurant, Tattle Tale Cafr, Four Seasons Restaurant, WalMart, David Davis, Bobbie & Patricia Wright, Crazy Cajun Restaurant, Michell Wright Noppi, Wine Basket, UTZ Potato Chips, Blue Crabs Baseball Team, Swan Point Golf Course, White Plains Golf Course, Carrabba’s Restaurant, and last but not least, thanks to all the teams who played in the tournament. We couldn’t have an event without your participation.

Hope to see you all again next summer.

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To the Editor: The Governor’s Mansion is requesting ornaments from around the Commonwealth to decorate the Executive Mansion Christmas tree this holiday season. The Boards of Supervisors of Richmond, Westmoreland, King George, Lancaster and Northumberland Counties invite artisans in their counties to participate whereby one ornament will be chosen from each locality which reflects the quality of life and attributes most effectively.

Submissions must be hand-delivered to the artist’s County Office by September 25, along with an artist description, and contact information. No fee for submissions. Selected ornaments become the property of the County for decoration of the Christmas tree at the Executive Mansion. Only adult artists or artisans who are residents of the Northern Neck are eligible to submit ornaments, as children’s ornaments may be requested in coming years.

No larger than six inches, shape and materials are at the discretion of the artisan, but the ornament must Most be handcrafted.

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means, that having failed to meet the order of the Appeals Court it’s now up to the court to redraw our district boundaries. While many people, myself included, have advocated that a bi-partisan commission should draw our districts, having a Federal Court do it seems unseemly. Indeed, it hearkens back to darker time when ,under the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Virginia was required to submit its districting plans to the federal government for review.

The legislature had two big tasks in this special session and it failed to do either.

They did exceptionally well when it came to cute legislative maneuvers, but very poorly when it came to doing their jobs.

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So the court told lawmakers, “Draw a new map Sept. 1 or we’ll draw one for you.” That goal, namely drawing a new Congressional District map was also on the agenda for the special session.

But when the Senate adjourned, and the House had failed to pass any bill on redistricting, there was no more action taken on redrawing the Congressional District Map. This

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agape ministry church is hosting an Outdoor Gospel Sing on Sat. Sept. 5 from 1-5 p.m.

Scheduled performers include: Nikki Headley; Madison Creek; God’s Army; Young Men’s Jubilee and other groups. Proceeds from dinners and desserts sales will go to the church.

Bring a lawn chair. 9106 Indiantown Road, KG. (540) 388-7564. mars hill will hold a Youth Event on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the KG Family YMCA. Free concert, food and games for youth and up. Guest performers will include actor Bryce Lenon & guest band, Loyal to One. Adult volunteers needed to help serve.

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PES gardeners to be at KGFM this weekend

Annual croquet tournament returns to CB

Smoot Library Sept. calendar of events

Students who helped in our garden summer maintenance program at the Potomac Elementary School Courtyard Learning Garden will participate at Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the KG Farmers’ Market located at KGES, from 8 a.m.- Noon. Look for their tent between Two Peas Acres and the Master Gardener Plant Clinic.

The children will sell seeds they harvested and packaged themselves from plants grown in the school garden, as well as lemonade for some refreshment from the heat. All proceeds benefit the PES 4-H Garden Club. Special thanks to the King George Farmers’ Market for allowing the children to participate in this event.

On Saturday, Sept. 12 (rain date Sept. 13) the Third Annual Alexander Graham Bell Croquet Tournament will be returning to Colonial Beach.

The 36 competitior tournament will take place at the Bell House Bed and Breakfast, along the Potoam River in the river side town.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department.

Event organizer, Thom Savage said, “the Bell House is the perfect venue for this event. It’s just a special place to play the game of croquet along the Potomac.

Fees to join the competition are $25 per player. Over $2500 has been donated to the local voluntter deppartment in the last two years. BoxSmall cash bar will be on sits. Ashleigh Chevalier will be singing and performing during the lunch hour. Hard to Tell Band will close outthe event in the late afternoon. Competition starts at 9 a.m.

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Smoot Library has lots of events scheduled for all ages during the month of September. Contact Person: Jennifer Martin, (540) 775-2147.

Sept. 9: Paws for Reading – read to a therapy dog for 15 minutes, open to readers in grades K-6.

Sept. 10: Krafty Kids – one craft for children ages 3-8 and ages 9-12.

Sept. 10: Classic Movie Night – 6 p.m., all ages.

Sept.11: Family Bingo Night – 7 p.m., all ages.

Sept. 18: Friday Night Movie – 7 p.m., all ages.

Sept. 19: Lego Club – 10 a.m. , ages 5 – 11.

Sept. 21: Sit and Stitch – 6 p.m., all ages and skill levels.

Sept. 22: Funk Your Junk – 6 p.m., ages 16 and up.

Sept. 25: Where’s Waldo in the Library – 6 p.m., all ages.

Sept. 26: Savvy Shoppers Coupon Club – 11 a.m., all ages.

ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE REGISTRATION. Register online www.smoot.org under events or call (540) 775-2147.

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Saturday, Sept. 5

#2 will be held at the Rappahanock Baptist Church, 7-9 p.m. 9981 Newland Rd. Warsaw. Signs will be posted. (804) 313-7467.

Monday, Sept. 7

Northern Neck Master Garderners to prsent free seminar on “Keeping Our Trees Healthy.” 10 a.m.-Noon at the Transportation Bldg., Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett Tavern in Heathsville, VA. To assure a spot at this free seminar, contact the NNMG c/o Northumberland County Office of VCE at (804) 580-5694 or at P.O. Box 400, Heathsville, VA. 22437. Provide your name, postal address, telephone number and an email address to receive an electronic confirmation.

KG Farmers Market hosting Community Day & a Meet the Candidates forum. 8 a.m.-Noon.

The CBVFD-LA will have it’s regular monthly meeting. 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 10

Classic Movie Night: 6 p.m. Smoot Library. Free program, however registration is required. For the movie title or to register go to www. smoot.org or call 540-775-2147.

DMV 2 GO will be at the Dahlgren Naval Base, 9 a.m.- 4p.m. Parade Field Pavillion parking lot.

Saturday, Sept. 12

Roast Beef Dinner with all the fixings. CBVFD Ladies Auxiliary fundraiser. 5-7 p.m. at the firehouse.

Sunday, Sept. 13

Lecture on George Grant, 1st Chief Photographer for the Nat’l.

Park Service. 2 p.m. at the George Washington Birthplace.

Monday, Sept. 14

Fones Cliffs Town Hall Meeting

Saturday, Sept. 26

Sunday, Sept. 27

Potomac Elementary PTA 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run. Race starts and ends at PES, 16495 15th St. Dahlgren, VA 22448. Register at school or online at www.racetimingunlimited.org.

Saturday, Oct. 3

Annual Fall Plant Sale by the KG Garden Club. KG Farmers’ Market, KGES. Locally grown plants, perennials, shrubs and lots more.

Free Gardening advice available.

September is Volunteer Month for state parks. Also youth outdoors day.

Youth Outdoors DayCaledon Date: 09/12/2015 Time: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Location: Front field near the picnic shelter. Test your outdoor skills and try out different activities including archery, geocaching, turkey calling, photography and marksmanship and more activities. Check out skills

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demonstrations and more from the Patawomeck tribe of VA. The event is sponsored by the Northern Neck Chapter of the Virginia Deer Hunters Association, King George Parks & Recreation and Virginia State Parks. This event is for children 6 to 16. Call Caledon (540)663-3861 for more information and to register.

National Day of Service and Remembrance – Westmoreland State Park Date: 09/12/2015 Time: 9 a.m.- 10 a.m.

Location: Visitor Center Description: Please join us for a flag raising ceremony at the Visitor Center. This

This sideboard belongs to a collector in Northumberland County. She purchased it many years ago, and thinks the finish is original.

The wood is oak, and the overall condition is excellent, but the knobs might be replacements.

She is interested in selling the piece, and concerned about setting a fair price.

As 1900-era oak sideboards Henry Lane go, this one is a good example.

Hull The three center bowfront drawers with cabinets for wine and tall pieces on either side, all above the full width bottom drawer, which was designed to be able to store tablecloths without having to fold them in squares, all indicate that the piece was made about 1900.

The Queen Anne-style paw feet

are nice, as is the full beveled mirror.

If the hardware is not original, the value will be significantly less. These sturdy oak pieces came into their own in the 1970s and 1980s, but their popularity has diminished over the last quarter of a century.

With the questionable hardware this piece is worth $300. More elaborate ones with upper shelves and more heavily carved legs command far greater prices on the auction markets. Oak was the wood of choice a generation ago, but its presence in the antiques market has diminished greatly.

The more heavily carved and elaborate the piece, the greater the value. This piece likely comes from a mid-Atlantic or Midwest factory, and shows very little individual handwork in its manufacture. The more diminutive size makes it more serviceable, but the market still remains soft.

The best oak furniture continues to sell well, but more common pieces such as this one, are bringing less now than they did in the 1970s. We

ceremony is in remembrance of our loved ones on September 11, 2001.

We will be honoring them on Saturday September 12, 2014 so you and your family can attend. Stay after the ceremony and show your service by helping us clean the picnic area by the river. We’ll provide the trash bags but be sure to bring gloves.

must remember that antiques are commodities, the values of which fluctuate according to prevailing economic conditions and popular tastes.

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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Corner of Millbank & St. Anthony’s Rd., King George

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KG shuts out W&L in first game of 2015 football season Leonard Banks Sports Editor For years, King George High School varsity head football coach Jeff Smith has had a knack for pulling a rabbit out of his hat.

On Aug. 27 at Washington and Lee Stadium in Montross, Smith utilized a 6-foot-1, 245-pound fullback by the name of Rashod Peyton.

The senior fullback bulldozed his way over a trail of Eagles tacklers for 64 yards and two touchdowns.

While Peyton’s defensive teammates collectively shut-out the Eagles, King George’s offense finished the night with 43 points.

“We wanted to come in here, and make sure we smacked them in the mouth first, and be consistent throughout the game,” Smith said.

“From start to finish, we wanted our guys to have the expectation to win, and that’s what got us through.”

For Peyton, the game exposed his offensive attributes, and his ability to thrive under stress.

“I worked hard in the off season, and came back strong,” Peyton said.

“I recovered from a broken leg, and came back; now I am good for the rest of the season.”

The 43-0 win could be defined as a game of redemption, after losing to the Eagles 46-44 in last year’s opening regular season game, or a message to the rest of the conference.

King George seems to be oozing with depth in all positions. With a mobile quarterback in the form of Will Clift, and backfield armed with Peyton, Ashton Howard, and Jordan Aley, the sky is the limit for the Foxes.

In the first quarter, the Foxes finished a 70-yard drive with Peyton

“From start to finish, we wanted our guys to have the expectation to win, and that’s what got us through.”

—KGHS head coach Jeff Smith rolling into the end zone. A Clift to Isaiah White 45-yard pass, and Aley’s 31-yard run set up the 1-yard touchdown.

Later in the quarter, Howard scored from one-yard out to extend the Foxes lead to 12-0. After a successful two-point conversion, King George lead, 14-0.

With the Eagle’s offense unable to sustain a scoring drive, Peyton scored the final touchdown of the half on a six-yard run.

In the third quarter, Devin Williams added a 17-yard touchdown to the Foxes’ stats. Less than a 90 seconds later, Williams teammate Chris LeVer intercepted a pass for a 52yard touchdown.

Kendal Grinnage posted the Foxes final touchdown on a 4-yard touchdown with 3:04 left in the game.

The Foxes defense limited the Eagles’ offense 247 total yards, while King George added 325 total yards to their stat books.

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(Top) King George fullback Rashod Peyton (#10) made life miserable for Washington & Lee as he accounted for 64 rushing yards. (Above) Finding weak links within King George’s line proved to be difficult for Washington & Lee running back Kewan Dameron (#1).

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(L) After winning five consecutive conference championships, the Foxes girls’ cross-country team could be the team to beat this season. (R) The 2015 Foxes boys cross-country team is filled to the brim with talent. With Jacob Watson and Christian Koon leading the boy’s team, King George has a strong chance of challenging Chancellor for the conference championship.

King George HS cross-country heads in a new direction Leonard Banks Sports Editor After five recent district/conference girl’s championships, the King George Foxes cross-country program will now charter a course in a new direction.

Paul Koepfinger will replace Cathy Binder as a head coach, while Michele Tritt will take over in the role of assistant coach.

Peering further into the Foxes’ arsenal of cross-country talent, King George has the

potential to wreak havoc in their new home, Conference 19.

On the girl’s side, the Foxes will be lead by sophomores Aubrey Wingeart and Hannah Koepfinger, two of the top runners in the area.

Jacob Watson, 2014 champion for Conference 22, is eager to lead his cast of male competitors into the trails and forests associated with Fredericksburg. While his goals are lofty, his focus is grounded.

“As an individual I’d like to win the region-

als championship and place in the top five in the state — and hopefully on that championship course break 15:30,” Watson said.” As a team, I’d like to bring a solid performance at the top three at regionals, and compete at a high level at states.”

As a coaching alliance, Koepfinger and company bring a wealth of endurance and coaching experience since they are regular marathon runners who can coach both the physical and mental aspect of the sport.

Team-wise, the Foxes have come together

as a solid cohesive unit.

“The team’s off to a great start,” Koepfinger said. “We’ve had three good weeks of practice, and a tough scrimmage against Eastern View, under some rough conditions.”

In terms of short-range goals for the season, Koepfinger is optimistic the Foxes and Chancellor have the potential to finish in the top two spots.

“In terms of the goals of the team, we truly believe that both teams are going to be extremely competitive,” Koepfinger said. “We

will definitely place well in the region, and if we can keep everybody healthy, there is no reason why we couldn’t see both men’s and women’s team place sixth in the region, and possibly make to states — anything less, I consider unsuccessful from my personal standards.”

Other Foxes that will play a major role in the team’s fortunes this season are Maddie Amos, Brian Greeley, Christian Koon and Billy Stevenson.

Foxes forge into the 2015 golf season Staff Report The Two-time defending Conference 22 Golf Champions (2013, 2014) are back.

Thus far, the Foxes have beaten Caroline, Courtland, Chancellor and Spotsylvania. Their only loss was to Louisa during a tri-match.

The Foxes hope to surpass last season’s conference success with a region and state win. Given the fact 2014 Conference 22 champion, Devin Drake has returned with veteran golfers Carson Marshall and Jillian Love, who were among the top six golfers in the conference last year, King George has a strong chance of winning the conference and region again.

“After winning the conference championship twice, they want to keep it going,” King George High School golf head coach Jimmy Howard said.

With the entire conference’s eyes fo-

cused on Drake, the rest of the Foxes could step up their game, and win their way into the top six conference finalists.

“Devin’s trying to get to the state this year,” Howard said. During the past two seasons, Drake has barely missed the state-qualifying list.

Along with summer competition, and the usual fall sports competitors, Drake has made improvements in his game. “I just want to improve along with the rest of the team, and try to prepared for the conference championship — and play well there,” Drake said.

Newcomers to the Foxes’ roster this season include Sam Jensen, Brendan Dean, Reily Brown, Patrick Graves and Jason Luckton. Eighth-grader Ryan Teneti has been added to the practice squad.

Based on previous competition, Eastern View appears to be the Foxes toughest competition this season. The

Newcomers to the Foxes’ roster this season include Sam Jensen, Brendan Dean, Reily Brown, Patrick Graves and Jason Luckton.

Eighth-grader Ryan Teneti has been added to the practice squad. conference championship will be at Culpeper Country Club this season.

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Don’t mind the hot weather: September goose hunting season has arrived watch the geese pass by a quarter mile away and never look your direction.

So don’t just see geese in the area and figure you are good to go. These are not winter migratory geese looking for food. These birds know where all the local hangouts are and where the good food is.

Camo is critical. While September geese are used to seeing people and don’t flare from them as quickly, they also know when the people are the ones normally in an area.

Farmer Larry on his tractor is a normal sight. Five dudes in camo running to their blind in a field because they got up late is not normal.

That aside, camo clothing, covering for faces, arms and hands is standard.

A blind is a very good idea. Most use layout blinds but a temporary brush blind or box blind on the field edge (with the landowner’s permission) works too, but be sure to put a top on it or have adequate camo above. The geese have pretty good instincts for

Mark Fike It is hard to believe that hunting season is here but it is. Starting this weekend, doves are fair game and goose season came in on Sept. 1.

September Teal comes in on the 17th and goes to the 30th.

Here are this week’s September goose season tips: It is warm, so dress accordingly.

September geese are resident geese and most definitely have a pattern of flying, feeding, and resting.

Sometimes they fly to one place from their resting area in the morning to feed, fly somewhere else to rest and then fly to a different location to feed in the afternoon.

The point is that they have a routine and generally stick to it until food runs out or they are greatly disturbed. Hunters must scout and figure out this pattern before they go laying out their spread. It can be frustrating to put out a nice spread, camo up your layout blind and then

their landing zone.

Pay particular attention when scouting to which end of the field the geese have used in the past few days. Finding where they landed a few weeks ago probably won’t cut it.

Once you determine where you need to put out your spread, go for it.

I won’t delve into how to layout your decoys as that is always up for discussion.

I will say that successful goose hunters probably agree that ratty, faded and muddy decoys are not a good idea. Wash, repaint or replace decoys before using and then take care of them after each trip.

Calling September geese is also not something that is a clear cut, easy to describe skill. Some hunters have tried-and-true methods that work for them.

The best two pieces of advice I can give is to listen to the birds as they settle into a field. Learn from that.

Second, if the birds are heading for your spread and look interested, call

sparingly or not at all. Let the decoys do the work for you.

Going afield with a skilled hunter knocks down the learning curve. Ask questions during the hunt and follow their directions. A skilled hunter knows when to call, how to set up the decoys and where to put the blinds.

Also, they know precisely when the call to shoot should be made. Geese are big birds and are deceptively fast. I have missed a lot of geese by shooting behind them. Use shot that is at least #2 and will humanely take the big bird down.

Don’t forget to empty your person of ANY lead shot. Having lead shot on your person can lead to a ticket.

Be aware of nearby buildings, roads and other areas where you should not shoot. Look around before settling in your blind and establish clear and safe zones of fire for everyone.

Keep your fingers off the trigger until you are clearly ready to shoot, particularly in layout blinds. Keep your toes.

a few anglers took their limits. A snakehead was reportedly caught in the same area.

Ponds — Pond fishing was quite good this past week using worms for sunfish. Bass are hitting crappie jigs and plastics. Look for the action to improve as the temperatures cool down some.

Motts Run Reservoir — Fishing at the reservoir has been good. A citation redear sunfish was caught.

Catfish were biting chicken liver as usual, and most weighed 1-2 pounds, perfect eating size. A northern pike

was caught trolling. The last night catfish event will take place Sept. 11.

Saltwater fishing has been interesting. There are still plenty of cobia in the lower bay.

Capt. Ryan Rogers has been getting some cobia in the middle bay as well.

Bluefish, Spanish macks and some croaker are also being caught. The big red drum bite is on right now.

He’s had numerous hook ups and landings of these beautiful fish.

The flounder bite is strong right now in the lower bay.

Some nice macks and blues are

Outdoor Report just downstream of Fairview Beach.

Aqua Land Marina reported catfish still biting better than croaker but there still are croaker around.

The big news is that striped bass are in the area. Trolling spoons or shadtype lures is the best bet unless you jig under bait.

Rappahannock River — Catfish action picked back up this week some for eating-size fish. Larger fish are still going to go for eels or fresh cut shad or perch. Bass fishing was pretty quiet this past week upriver, but downriver around Wilmont

Mark and Missy Fike Fishing got a bit interesting this week with some unexpected visitors around the area.

Potomac River — Bass angling continues to be best by working frogtype lures or plastics along or over weeds. Catfish are hitting all over the river on anything. However, they are more frequently found on shoals or under bait right now.

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Waiter/Waitress wanted for 2-4 days a week. Must have own transportation.

Call (540) 775-2278 between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Apply in person.9/2b Fox Towne Adult Day Care Center is now hiring for part time RNs, CNA and Medical Technician also Volunteers are needed.

Located conveniently on Rt. 3 in King George, near the courthouse. To apply please call (540) 7755502. ufn

YARD SALE: YARD SALE Sept 5, 8am-?

1110 Euclid and 3rd Ave, Colonial Beach Moving Sale, Fri. 9/4, 1-6:00, Sat. 9/5, 8-1:00.

3125 Riverview Drive, Colonial Beach.

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Attn Guys: Huge Sale, Tools and More Tools, Workbench, Tool Boxes, Hardware, Household Items, Christmas, Books, Clothing (men’s XL), Small Appliances, Misc. #94 Kings Orchard Lane (Cabin Pt Sub), Montross.

SAT ONLY-BOGO after 12. Another Sale @ #162.9/2p

and welcomes thousands of local students to the park every year. The Birthplace also offers a variety of other activities that fourth graders and their family can enjoy, including a self-guided junior ranger booklet.

Every Kid in a Park is an administrative-wide effort, launched by President Obama, and supported by eight federal agencies, including the National Park Service, the Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Education, Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. www.nps.gov

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also includes fun and engaging learning activities aligned to educational standards, trip planning tools, safety and packing tips, as well as other important and helpful information for educators and parents.

In addition to providing every fourth grader in America a free entry pass for national parks and federal public lands and waters, fourth grade educators, youth group leaders and their students across the country will also participate in the program through field trips and other learning experiences.

George Washington Birthplace NM offers a variety of educational programming for 4th grade students

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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, Handicapped-Accessible Restrooms, 1 Block Off rt. 3 Adjacent To Post Office. No Build Out Cost!

Ready To Move In! Call (540) 775-6788 Sheila@ charlestoncobuilders. com. ufn-b

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C at s a n d k it t ens f o r adoption. Many different colors and ages. All fixed with rabies shot. See pics at westmoreland. petfinder.org. For more information call Wendy 804-224-1079 Animals Available For Adoption. The Animal We l f a r e L e a g u e h a s dogs and cats available for adoption. For more information please call 804-435-0822, 804-4356320. Hours Monday, Wed., & Friday. 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m. Lots of animals are at the shelter - call 804-462-7175.

Colonial Beach Village 804-224-9496 Office Now accepting applications for: 1 Bedroom Apartments & 2 Bedroom Townhomes.

Call our office or stop by 343 12th Street #1 Colonial Beach, VA 22443 Monday – 10:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m.

Tuesday – Thursday 8:30am -5:30pm Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

TTY:711 Equal Housing Opportunity • Handicapped Accessible This institution is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer

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TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE On September 17th, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. at the regular monthly meeting of the Colonial Beach Planning Commission, at Town Center in Colonial Beach, the Colonial Beach Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 641. All interested persons are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing.

ORDINANCE NO. 641: AMENDS THE TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 9 COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL (CR) DISTRICT BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING PERMITTED USES: BUSINESS SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT, GOVERNMENT FACILITIES, HOME OCCUPATIONS, LIVE-WORK UNITS, MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS, MAJOR/MINOR SUBDIVISIONS, PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS, WAYSIDE STANDS/FARMER’S MARKET RECREATIONAL/OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT RENTALS, AND RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS NOT EXCEEDING 6000 SQUARE FEET. THE FOLLOWING PERMITED USES WERE REMOVED: ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, GOLF CART, MOPED AND BICYCLE SALES AND RENTAL ESTABLISHMENTS, LIBRARIES, GOVERNMENT OFFICES, PUBLIC UTILITES, VETERINARY HOSPITALS, ROOMING HOUSES AND CONVIENCE STORES. THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORY USES WERE ADDED: ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, ANTENNA/SATTELLITE DISH ROOFTOP, YARD SALES, AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE, COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL GENERATOR, FENCES IN REAR AND SIDE YARDS, PARKING LOT/STRUCTURE IN ASSOCIATION WITH A PERMITTED USE, STORAGE OF OPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLES AND OPERABLE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND MARINE VEHICLES PROVIDED SUCH VEHICLES ARE PARKED IN THE SIDE OR REAR YARDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 13 OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND WALK-IN-FREEZER. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL USES WERE ADDED: ADULT BUSINESSES, ADULT DAY CARES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES/NURSING HOMES, MIXED USES, VETERINARY HOSPITALS, COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT/STRUCTURE AS A PRINCIPAL USE, COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT, CONVENIENCE STORES, RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS EXCEEDING 6000 SQUARE FEET, ROOMING HOUSES WITH OR WITHOUT A KITCHEN, COMPLETE AND STRUCTURES EXCEEDING 35-FEET IN HEIGHT. THE LOT AND AREA REGULATIONS ARE RE-ORGANIZED INTO A TABULAR FORMAT SEPCIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE IN TABLE 9-4.1, AND FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE IN TABLE 9-4.2. THE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS WERE ADDED: SURVEYS/SITE PLANS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF ZONING/ BUILDING PERMITS. SURVEYS SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 14 OF THIS ORDINANCE. SITE SURVEYS SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE REGULATIONS. AN INSPECTION BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OPERATING. THIS INSPECTION WILL ADDRESS LIFE AND SAFETY ISSUES AND ASSIGN A MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY LOAD TO THE STRUCTURE. ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WHETHER ROOFTOP OR GROUND LEVEL SHALL BE SCREENED FROM VIEW OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND DESIGNED AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE STRUCTURE. NO PORTION OF THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING THAT IS CONSTRUCTED OF UNADORNED CONCRETE BLOCK OR CORRUGATED AND/OR SHEET METAL SHALL BE VISIBLE FROM ANY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY(S).

CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALKS SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AT THE DEVELOPER’S EXPENSE ON ALL UNDEVELOPED LOTS. IF DURING RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING SITE SIDEWALK/ CURB IS BROKEN THE ENTIRE SIDEWALK/CURB SECTION(S) SHALL BE REPLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TOWN STANDARDS AT THE DEVELOPER’S/ APPLICANT’S EXPENSE. ALL PRINCIPAL STRUCTURES SHALL BE PLACED ON A PERMANENT FOUNDATION. BARBED/RAZOR WIRE FENCE IS PROHIBITED. SETBACKS SHALL BE MEASURED FROM EXTERIOR FOUNDATION WALLS. PROJECTIONS BEYOND THE FOUNDATION WALL MAY EXTEND UP TO 3-FEET INTO THE SETBACK. PROJECTIONS SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE STRUCTURE SO AS TO APPEAR AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE BUILDING. SUCH FEATURES SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINATION OF SETBACKS. THE ORDINANCE ALSO ADDS DEFINITIONS FOR ARTICLE 20 AS PROVIDED: FARMER’S MARKETS, DWELLING UNITS, PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS, RECREATIONAL/OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT RENTALS, GOVERNMENT FACILITIES, ADULT BUSINESSES, MINOR SUBDIVISIONS, MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS, MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS, COMPLETE KITCHENS, HOTELS/MOTELS, DWELLINGS, IMMEDIATE FAMILIES, INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLES, JUNKYARD AND JUNK. The complete text of Ordinance Number 641 may be obtained from the Town of Colonial Beach Department of Planning and Community Development at 315 Douglas Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anyone with a disability who requires assistance in order to participate in the public hearing is asked to contact The Department of Planning and Community Development prior to the public hearing so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

By Order of the Colonial Beach Planning Commission 9/2/15, 9/9/15

BIG Yard Sale” Sat. Sept. 5th, 8AM -till. 44 9th St. Colonial Beach.

Lot’s of Kitchen Items, Antiques, Nascar Items and Much More.9/2p

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Hall are requesting authorization to construct a single osprey pole and platform aligned 30 feet channelward of mean low water adjacent to property situated along the Rappahannock River at 17479 Nanzatico Lane in King George County.

Send comments/inquiries within 15 days to: Marine Resources Commission, Habitat Management Division, 2600 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newport News, Virginia 23607 9/2/2015

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s Policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753.

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-Thich Nhat Hanh

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TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE On September 17th, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. at the regular monthly meeting of the Colonial Beach Planning Commission, at Town Center in Colonial Beach, the Colonial Beach Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 664. All interested persons are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing.

ORDINANCE NO. 664 : AMENDS THE TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 26 HOME OCCUPATIONS BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING “GUIDELINES FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS”: NO ON PREMISES SALE OF MERCHANDISE, EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS ARE PERMITTED EXCEPT FOR “ONE OF A KIND, LIMITED” PRODUCTIONS THAT ARE NOT MASS PRODUCED AND ARE HANDCRAFTED ON PREMISES. IT CHANGED THE CAPACITY OF A HEAVY TRUCK OR PIECE OF EQUIPMENT FROM ONE (1) TON (900KG) TO TWO (2) TONS (1800KG) GROSS WEIGHT. ONLY A SINGLE, NON-ILLUMINATED SIGN, NO LARGER THAN 3-SQUARE FEET AND WHICH HAS A MINIMUM SETBACK OF THREE (3) FEET FROM THE RIGHT OF WAY SHALL BE PERMITTED. THE FOLLOWING SECTION WAS REMOVED FROM HOME OCCUPATION GUIDELINES: ANY HOME OCCUPATION WITH ANY ON-PREMISES CUSTOMER OR CLIENT CONTACT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOUND IN ARTICLE 13 OF THIS ORDINANCE. OTHERWISE, NO ADDITIONAL PARKING SHALL BE REQUIRED. THE FOLLOWING SECTION WAS ADDED TO THE PERMIT REQUIRED SECTION: A COURTESY INSPECTION BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED TO ENSURE LIFE SAFETY ASSURANCES ARE IN PLACE (FIRE EXTINGUISHER, INGRESS/EGRESS, AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING). THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS WERE ADDED TO GUIDELINES FOR MINOR HOME OCCUPATIONS: ONLY MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY WHO RESIDE AT THE PREMISES MAY WORK IN THE BUSINESS. CUSTOMER CONTACT ON AN APPOINTMENT ONLY BASIS. THE FOLLOWING MINOR HOME OCCUPATIONS WERE ADDED: SINGLE CHAIR BARBER/BEAUTY SHOP. THE FOLLOWING MINOR HOME OCCUPATIONS WERE REMOVED: SCULPTORS, AUTHORS AND COMPOSERS, INHOME PROFESSIONAL OFFICES WITHOUT CUSTOMER OR CLIENT CONTACT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ACCOUNTANTS, ARCHITECTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, BROKERS, INSURANCE BROKERS AND AGENTS, REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND AGENTS, COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS, CONSULTANTS, COUNSELORS, DENTISTS, PHYSICIANS, ENGINEERS, LAWYERS, OR SIMILAR PROFESSIONALS. THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS WERE ADDED TO GUIDELINES FOR MAJOR HOME OCCUPATIONS: UP TO FOUR (4) EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS AND DO NOT RESIDE AT THE PREMISES ARE PERMITTED. THERE SHALL BE ADEQUATE OFF-STREET PARKING FOR EMPLOYEES. CUSTOMER CONTACT PERMITTED.THE FOLLOWING USES WERE ADDED TO GUIDELINES FOR MAJOR HOME OCCUPATIONS: ARTS AND CRAFTS STUDIOS; CABINET MAKING/ WOODSHOPS; CUSTOM GUNSMITH; HOME NANOBREWERIES LOCKSMITHS; PET GROOMING/SITTING, PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS. THE FOLLOWING MAJOR HOME OCCUPATIONS WERE REMOVED: BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOPS. IN-HOME PROFESSIONAL OFFICES WITH ON-PREMISES CUSTOMER OR CLIENT CONTACT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ACCOUNTANTS, ARCHITECTS, ARTISTS, BROKERS, COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS, CONSULTANTS, COUNSELORS, ENGINEERS, LAWYERS, INSURANCE AGENTS AND BROKERS, REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND BROKERS, OR SIMILAR PROFESSIONALS.PERSONAL SERVICE WITH ON-PREMISES CUSTOMER OR CLIENT CONTACT, PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS, SEAFOOD OPERATIONS, SMALL CONTRACTORS. THE FOLLOWING USES WERE REMOVED FROM THE SECTION “WHEN A HOME OCCUPATION IS NOT REQUIRED: BED AND BREAKFAST, ROOMING HOUSE AND TOURIST HOME. THE FOLLOWING SECTION WAS ADDED TO THE ARTICLE: MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT CONDITIONS. FOR MAJOR HOME OCCUPATIONS WHERE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS REQUIRED, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE PLACED ON EVERY MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION: HOME OCCUPATIONS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL PRIOR TO OPERATION; HOME OCCUPATIONS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO INSTALL A WATER METER PRIOR TO OPERATING; HOME OCCUPATION SHALL ABIDE BY ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS/REQUIREMENTS; THE STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SHALL BE PROHIBITED. THE ORDINANCE ALSO ADDS DEFINITIONS FOR ARTICLE 20 AS PROVIDED: SEASONAL GOODS, ARTISTS, HOME NANOBREWERIES, BEER AND BARREL. The complete text of Ordinance Number 664 may be obtained from the Town of Colonial Beach Department of Planning and Community Development at 315 Douglas Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anyone with a disability who requires assistance in order to participate in the public hearing is asked to contact The Department of Planning and Community Development prior to the public hearing so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

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Profiles: Two seek seats on conservation district From page 1 problems from the bottom up. We try to get people to see the value in something and do it voluntarily, while offering technical assistance and some financial aid.”

Robert L. “Bob” Wernsman, 76, is seeking an open slot for the second non-paying elected position on TriCounty.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1962-90. During his last few years of naval service, he was stationed at the Pentagon as an ordnance engineer, then worked at as a contractor for the U.S. Army and Navy. He moved to King George in 1994 from Stafford

County.

He has degrees from Stout State College and the Naval Postgraduate School in education and chemistry.

He is active with the American Legion, AARP and Peace Lutheran Church, as well as the Virginia Farm Bureau.

“I am concerned about our future and especially our water supply.

Fresh water is essential to our health and welfare, if we lose our fresh water supply we will not survive,” Wernsman said. “Land use is another issue that we need to address or all our lives and our children’s future will be in jeopardy.”

No photo was of Mr. Wernsman was available at press time.

Traffic: Nighttime backups on U.S. 301 From page 1 convoy will stop at one of nine pausepoints where police will direct traffic past the convoy.

They also cite the possibility of convoy travel extending past the 5 a.m. timeframe on some days. If the roadways remain closed after 5 a.m., notice of extended closures will be posted online at www.

CharlesCountyMD.gov.

The first of 28 expected overnight hauling operations began on Aug. 25 at CPV St. Charles Energy Center on Billingsley Road, east of U.S. 301.

The hauling route extends from

the Aqualand Marina in Newburg to White Plains, with the largest pieces of construction equipment arriving at Aqualand Marina by ship.

The equipment is placed on specially designed heavy haul vehicles for transport to the energy center construction site on Billingsley Road during the evening time frames noted above.

The CPV St. Charles Energy Center is a natural gas-fired power plant under construction.

For additional information about area highways, customers may contact the Maryland District 5 Office at (800) 331-5603.

Montross First Friday Art Walk and Market Day set for Labor Day weekend Richard Leggitt Martin Reamy, a talented, successful artist who was born and raised in Montross, and Josh Grigsby and the County Line who just finished recording their first CD “Changes in the Tide,” will be featured during the upcoming Labor Day weekend celebration in the Westmoreland County town.

“Return to the Village” has been the town’s theme for five-plus years and takes on special meaning at the upcoming Montross First Friday Art Walk and Music Series on Sept. 4 and for Montross Market Day on Sept. 5.

“Montross is thrilled to welcome home Martin Reamy, a Montross-born and raised artist, for his first local fine-art exhibit at the Westmoreland County Museum’s Wakefield Building,” said Terry Cosgrove with the Greater Montross Partnership for Revitalization. “We love it when our folks do great things and then return to share it here in the Village,” Reamy spent much of his youth in Montross skateboarding around town or painting on T-shirts for friends and family.

He graduated from Washington & Lee High School and moved to Richmond to attend the VCU School of the Arts in 1992. He began airbrushing professionally at his friend’s Richmond shop and the portrait became his favorite subject matter.

In 1997, he graduated from VCU with a BFA in illustration while continuing

Photo courtesy of Terry Cosgrove

Josh Grigsby and the County Line will perform at the Sept. 4 Art Walk. his work at the airbrushing shop in Richmond.

In 2000, Reamy began exploring his passion for making music. As he developed his music, he also painted portraits. As he began working at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, he rekindled his love for painting and found a new focus, oil painting.

As he practiced painting in oils, he wanted to capture the realism he mastered with airbrushing, however, Reamy soon found out that texture, color and abstraction were way more

inspiring. The possibilities with oil paints were endless.

The past year, Reamy has created a collection of famous musicians portraits painted on old vinyl records.

He describes bringing his art back to his hometown as coming full circle.

“My first job was at Wakefield Furniture, and my friends and I hung out on those steps everyday skateboarding,” he said. “So, it’s a special feeling to show my art in this building that I have such a connection to and for the town that

helped raise me.”

The headliner band for this weekend’s festivities is Josh Grigsby and the County Line, whose members just finished recording their first CD “Changes in the Tide.”

Area shops, galleries and eateries are all open late. In addition to music

by Josh Grigsby and the County Line, local musicians Kenny Taylor and Jason Smith will perform. The Hague Winery will host a wine garden, and Dragon Creek Oyster Company will offer raw and cooked oysters.

Artists showing work in the Wakefield building include: Kellie Yeatman, showing “Watermen of Westmoreland” a combination of paintings and charcoal drawings that pays homage to area watermen.

Julia Slaughter, who handcrafts wreaths, trees, lamps and home décor items from oyster shells, seashells, star fish, and other beach items will have her works on display.

Phil McKenney will show his unique t-shirts and prints, and will also be displaying some of his one-of-a-kind portraits of classic TV characters.

Eileen Scholar is displaying pottery creations, and Lyn Burrell of “Rivahlyn” river glass jewelry exhibit is showing in the main museum.

The Art of Coffee, will show the work of eight great local artists and feature items ranging from pottery to jewelry, quilts, paintings and photography, all at 10 percent off during the art walk. Compulsive Cravings and Montross Vintage are open for vintage art and collectibles.

For more information on Art Walk and Market Days got to www. visitmontross.com.

UMW small business startup boot camp to begin next week Phyllis Cook

Photo courtsey of Germanna Community College

Nursing students at Germanna Community College will get fully immersed in the challenges of providing care under emergecny condictions when GCC opens in “virtual hospital” in 2020.

GCC set to create “virtual hospital Staff Report Germanna Community College is planning a new, state-of-the-art facility at its Locust Grove Campus.

The project is ranked as a high priority among capital projects considered by the State Board for Community Colleges.

The new building, not expected to open before 2020, will include an expanded Virtual Hospital, with a birthing area, intensive care unit and a pediatric ward.

The Virtual Hospital employs hightech human simulators that respond to treatment by nursing students as a real patient would.

GCC President David A. Sam describes the Virtual Hospital as providing a “safe, but not comfortable” environment in which students

must diagnose and “treat” high-tech human simulator “patients” who may “die” if the students make mistakes.

“It’s safe in the sense that real patients aren’t in jeopardy as students learn, but it’s stressful for the students, who are on their own and who often become so involved they forget the ‘patients’ aren’t real,” Sam said.

He noted that Germanna nursing department faculty do a good job of preparing students for the most difficult real-world situations by bringing in actors to play distressed family members and even babysnatchers.

Germanna students also get clinical experience with real patients at Mary Washington Hospital and other area health care facilities.

However, the Virtual Hospital

simulates a real hospital environment with great realism.

“The faculty even plants mistakes on patient charts,” nursing student Amber Groves said. “But they don’t do it to defeat you, they do it to prepare you for situations you might encounter.”

And in the Virtual Hospital, students make the kind of decisions that will save lives later in their careers.

“The faculty teaches you as future nursing colleagues and gives you a level of respect that builds confidence,” Groves said.

Sam praised the nursing faculty for its dedication to turning out new generations of well-prepared nurses.

“The nursing faculty does a great job,” he said. “It’s an award-winning program, and that goes beyond the technology involved.”

Parks offer volunteer opportunities Staff Report RICHMOND – Across the nation and across Virginia, September is volunteerism month.

All 36 Virginia State Parks will offer volunteer opportunities throughout September.

Stewardship Virginia is a semiannual statewide initiative with projects that enhance and conserve Virginia’s natural and cultural resources. Volunteers receive a certificate of appreciation from Gov. Terry McAulliffe. Fall Stewardship Virginia runs Sept. 1-Oct. 31.

The weekend of Sept. 11-13 will commemorate the attacks of Sept.

11, 2001, with the National Day of

Service and Remembrance.

Day to Serve, www.daytoserve. org, is a regional collaboration of the governors of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland and the mayor of the District of Columbia with the goal of coming together to help people in need and improve communities between Sept. 11-28.

National Public Lands Day, coordinated through the National Environmental Education Foundation, www.publiclandsday.org, Sept. 26, is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event in support of public lands.

A calendar of all of volunteer opportunities in state parks can be found at http://1.usa.gov/1JsvOFk. Some projects require advance

The University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center is offering four Small Business Classes for $30 per class or $100 for all four classes.

Each class session will consist of two seminars, with short break between sessions to allow time for networking with presenters and fellow entrepreneurs.

Sessions will take place weekly on Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon on Sept. 8, 15, 22, and 29. The university’s Small Business Development Center is located on Route 1 in Fredericksburg, 1125 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 400.

Linwood Thomas, King George Director of Economic Development, recommends using the Center.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for those considering starting a business, or for those who are already in business looking for ideas to help their business grow,” he said. “It’s a very small cost. There are resources available to help assist existing small businesses, as well as those people looking to cultivate a start-up.”

For questions and to register, call Heather Wheeler at (540) 654-1096.

Sept. 8 - Preparing for Business Ownership Getting Your Personal Finances in Order - Teri Tosti, commercial lender, Sonabank: Tosti will provide information on being prepared financially for business ownership.

Legal Structure and Ownership Agreements -Tonya Gibbs, attorney, TNG Legal: Gibbs will

Westmoreland State Park From 9-10 a.m., Sept. 12, come to a flag-raising ceremony at the visitor center to honor those killed in the 9-11 attacks. Stay afterward and join in a cleanup of the picnic area by the river.

Sept. 15 - Planning and Accounting Setting up Your Accounting System - Connie Whittingham, owner, Y-OPA: Whittingham will provide information to help you set up your accounting system in a way that makes sense for your business.

Writing Your Business Plan - Susan Ball, senior consultant, UMW SBDC: Ball will guide you through the business writing process.

Sept. 22 - Marketing Your Business Developing Your Brand - Debby Girvan, wwner, Flair Communications: Girvan will show you how to

develop a brand that reflects your business’s image.

Designing the Right Web Site for Your Business - Koji Flowers, Big Cloud Media: Flowers will help you decide what type of web site is right for your business.

Sept. 29 - Employees and Business Challenges Before Hiring First Employee Randy Sparks, attorney, Kaufman and Canoles: Sparks will provide an overview of employment contracts, non-compete agreements, and lawful employment practices.

Challenges to be Overcome - Lamont Brown, financial advisor, Community Wealth Advisors: Brown will discuss other challenges facing business owners, including planning your future exit from the business and planning for your retirement years.

Wilkerson’s

Family owned and operated since 1946

Each comes with 2 sides or 1 trip to salad bar Served 11:30 - 3:00 Mon. - Fri. OPEN DAILY AT 11:30

Are your burial arrangements complete?

registration.

Local opportunities include: Caledon From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 12, participants can test their skills at archery, geocaching, turkey calling and marksmanship. There will also be hayrides, canine demonstrations and more. Call (540) 663-3861 to register.

present information on the different types of legal structures and the importance of writing an ownership agreement that protects the interests of all the business’s owners.

Susan Muse can help you complete burial arrangements call her at 540-775-7733.

11227 James Madison Pkwy., King George south of the intersection of US 301 and Rt. 205

Have you purchased your burial lot at Historyland but not arranged for a marker or burial vault?

Perhaps you have been meaning to purchase a marker for the grave of a family member buried at Historyland.

We have some new options available for markers and benches, including benches for cremains.