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Project Faith returns Colonial Beach residents feel the “LOVE� disputed land to KG county Phyllis Cook  King George County is getting back a 5.53-acre parcel of land, after nearly two years in a legal dispute with Project Faith, Inc. Project Faith was to build a facility called a ‘help center’ on the parcel to provide space for lease to local government agencies and non-profits, with the completion of construction by Aug. 1, 2014.

The legal dispute began in October 2013 due the developer’s failure to commence construction by Aug. 1, 2013, as specified in a contract.

The land was donated to the nonprofit developer in mid-2012 by action of the Board of Supervisors when it approved two guiding legal documents, a deed of gift and a performance agreement.

The project never got that far, with construction dates passing without work getting underway.

A new deed naming King George County as the landowner was filed with the King George Circuit Court Clerk’s office on Sept. 1, signed by FroncÊ Wardlaw, executive director of Project Faith.

The organization’s lawyer mailed it

to the county on Aug. 28, along with a ‘consent order and dismissal and uniform pretrial scheduling order’ to be signed by Circuit Court Judge [Let’s try to get the judge’s name], which will dismiss the county’s suit against Project Faith in exchange for the parcel.

But the included pretrial scheduling order agrees to a timetable for both parties for future preparations for a two-day jury trial tentatively set in August 2016 for the developer’s suit against the county.

So the dispute may extend for another year.

The county is dismissing its suit against Project Faith, but the developer is planning to proceed with its stand-alone lawsuit against King George, filed in January 2015.

That suit has changed very little since its start in November 2013 as its original ‘answer, grounds of defense and counterclaim’ to the county’s suit for breach of contract.

The court had allowed Project Faith to amend its original response/ counterclaim, subsequently to nonsuit (withdraw) the amended See PROJECT FAITH, page 8

Photo by Linda Farneth

Residents of Colonial Beach celebrated Friday as the towns new LOVEwork sign was unveiled to the public. LOVEworks is a project by the Virginia Tourism Commission in connection with its “Virginia is For Lovers� ad campaign. Sculptures of the word LOVE are being added to select localities throughout Virginia to create unique photo spots for tourists and area residents alike.

Linda Farneth The Colonial Beach Foundation and the Town of Colonial Beach and local artists unveil their LOVEwork sculpture on Sept. 4.

The art piece symbolizes the

unique qualities of Colonial Beach by featuring a golf cart and the word love, which is spelled out using materials such as an Osprey’s nest and Osprey, fish, flip flops, a life ring, a crab and a sand bucket and shovel.

The LOVEworks program is part of the Virginia is for Lovers campaign and has provided nearly 50 sculptures around the state.

About 150 guests turned out for the unveiling.

Michael Cain a part-time resident

was there with his young son, Hunter, and wife, Jacky. “This thing looks exactly just like Colonial Beach, it’s got love and golf See LOVE, page 8

Incumbent constitutional officers face no opposition in November election Phyllis Cook There are five constitutional offices up for election Nov. 3 in King George, with incumbents in three of the seats seeking reelection unopposed.

Sheriff Steve Dempsey, Commonwealth’s Attorney Keri Gusmann and Clerk of the Circuit Court Vic Mason face no opponents as election season gets underway.

King George Sheriff Sheriff Steve Dempsey is the county’s chief law enforcement officer, as well as process server and bailiff for the courts.

Dempsey, 62, is a career law enforcement officer. He was serving as the chief deputy in the King

George Sheriff ’s office in 2010 when incumbent Sheriff Clarence W. “Moose� Dobson announced his retirement and designated Dempsey as his successor.

Dempsey took the reigns of the department in January 2011.

State law provides for an orderly transition, with then-Major Dempsey automatically becoming Sheriff as the highest ranking deputy officer on Dobson’s effective date of resignation.

Prior to that, Dempsey worked 31 years with King George Sheriff ’s Office, starting as a deputy serving in patrol, criminal investigations, and supervision in operations, and being promoted to Sergeant in 1984, to Captain in 1988, to Major in 2009.

Dempsey

Gusmann

Four years ago, Dempsey ran for his first full term in November 2011, winning 75 percent of the vote in a two-way race against a former deputy.

He has lived in King George since the age of 12, graduating from King George High School in 1972 and earning an Associate’s Degree in 1993 from Germanna Community

Mason

College.

His law enforcement training includes graduation from the Rappahannock Criminal Justice Academy in 1980, the Metropolitan Police K-9 Academy in 1981, the FBI National Academy in 1998, and the DEA Drug Unit Commanders Academy in 2006.

Dempsey also served in the

Virginia Army National Guard for six years. He is a family man and a church volunteer and serves on numerous regional boards in his capacity as sheriff. “It has truly been a blessing, honor and a privilege to serve you,� he said. “As your Sheriff, I, and the staff at King George Sheriff ’s Office, will continue to provide the highest level of professional law enforcement services to the citizens of King George. We have accomplished much over the course of my previous term, and over the next four years I will strive to make the community I love a safe place.�

Commonwealth’s Attorney Commonwealth’s Attorney Keri A.

Gusmann is primarily responsible for prosecuting violations of criminal law.

Like Dempsey, Gusmann was automatically elevated to the position of Commonwealth’s Attorney when her successor, Matt Britton, resigned in September 2012.

At the time, Gusmann was Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney, having worked in the office for 10 years.

She ran for election unopposed in November 2013 in a special election for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Gusmann, 40, is again running unopposed. “It has been my privilege and See CANDIDATES, page 8

Public hearing on King George fracking regulations draws large crowd Phyllis Cook  The King George Board of Supervisors heard public comment from 25 people, about half the number attending the Sept. 1 board meeting, to give their views on stricter proposed rules for fracking in the county.

All but two speakers encouraged supervisors to adopt the rules as proposed or get even tougher. A few urged the board to ban fracking.

Mike Ward, representing the Virginia Petroleum Council suggested the county’s proposal goes too far. “We believe proceeding with the ordinances as they are before you tonight would be subject to challenge because of the conflict that exists with existing state law,� he said.

Members of Friends of the Rappahannock and the Sierra Club urged adoption.

Supervisors were asked at the top of the meeting to state whether they favor or oppose fracking. Fracking is a method of drilling for natural gas by high-pressure injection of chemicals and water into rock formations thousands of feet underground, creating cracks in the ancient shale beds to allow the extraction of natural gas.

The public hearings were about tougher rules for oil and gas drilling proposed in the zoning ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.

The term“fracking� is not mentioned in the county documents. The four supervisors present at the meeting complied with the request to state their stances prior to the public

hearing. Dale Sisson was absent due to his employment. Ruby Brabo started off. “My number one focus is to protect the quality of life here for the residents of the community. And I believe fracking can be successfully done in certain geological areas of our country,� Brabo said. “I don’t necessarily believe King George county is one of those places due to our close proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the fact that the aquifer is our one and only source of drinking water. I think the risks are too great.�

Cedell Brooks was next. “I’ve been against fracking, and I’m against fracking now. But I don’t want to make any drastic decision that would cause the county to have a costly legal battle. I don’t support

fracking and haven’t since we talked about it in the beginning,� he said. Joe Grzeika spoke, saying, “Regarding the fracking issue, I’m neither for it nor against it. I’m here to make sure that if it ever is done, and if it can be done safely, that we address our land-use responsibilities with our ordinances. I think there’s a balancing that needs to be done and to make sure we address the safety issue, which is always paramount.�

Chairman Jim Howard spoke last. “The thing about fracking is that counties don’t have anything to do with fracking. The only thing we have to do with is land use. We get to do our land-use ordinance and decide where a rig, a drill, whatever, can go,� he said. “Now in considering that, we need to consider the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of

King George..�

Some speakers talked generally about tightening the rules and a few had specific recommendations. Chris Smith asked to include intermittent or ephemeral streams on the list of resource protection areas proposed for no drilling within 1,000 feet. Those include creeks and rivers, as well as occupied buildings and public roads.

Gail Williams Wertz asked if underground aquifers could also be on the 1,000-foot list. Lynne McGinnis Mitchell asked to ban fracking and also asked about horizontal drilling, presumably its proximity to resource protection areas when drilling is underground. J.D. Martin said he was pleased to read the ordinance, calling it “very strong.�

Warren Veazey suggested addressing

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the potential for underground pipelines taking gas or oil through the county.

Howard thanked everyone for their input. He suggested the board hold off on a vote. “We need to take into consideration what you’ve said and written and would like to have a full board for a vote,� Howard said. Brabo agreed about postponing action on the zoning ordinance amendments until a later meeting.

But she suggested adopting the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Brabo moved for adoption of the Comprehensive Plan amendments, but didn’t obtain a second.

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Jimmy Carter turns cancer battle into new ministry Its hard to believe, but nearly 40 percent of Americans were born after Jimmy Carter finished his one term as president.

Indeed, the former president holds the unique distinction of having lived more years after his presidency than any other White House occupant in David S. Kerr A m e r i c a n history.

That’s pretty neat, and add to that what he’s done with that time and a long list of good works during those 35 years since he was in the White House and it could be argued that

his greatest contribution to his fellow human beings was not while he was President, but in his life after.

His birthday is October 1st, the same as mine by the way, and this year former President Carter will turn 91. Until very recently he almost never had a health complaint.

It seemed as if he would live forever. Maybe even being the first President to make it to 100. His schedule rivaled that of the busiest executive and his mind was in top form.

I remember hearing him give an hour long news conference last year about a Middle East conference he had just attended. His give and take, the snappiness of his replies, his comeback questions, and clear enjoyment of the process were

remarkable. I have to admit, as a long ago Jimmy Carter supporter, that I wished he had sounded that good when he was running for reelection in 1980. He might have won.

But even someone as strong and driven as Jimmy Carter, is only human and that was proven when, after feeling a bit out of sorts following a trip to Africa, his doctors started looking for a cause. First, it was a small tumor on his liver, and then in more comprehensive scans, four lesions were found on his brain.

The cause is a malignant melanoma and it had spread.

Cancer isn’t unusual in the Carter family. Pancreatic cancer killed his sister and brother. No doubt, the prospect of one day receiving this diagnosis was always in the back of

his mind.

But with typical Jimmy Carter resolve and fortitude, if he was afraid of it, he kept it to himself.

The diagnosis and prognosis for the former President is grim. These are tough cancers to fight off. But, in typical Carter fashion, he held a news conference, wearing his trademark blue jeans, a blue blazer, and a string tie.

You’d have thought he was leading a symposium in water quality in developing countries. His calm was contagious and the news conference was matter of fact, thoughtful, and at times even a little humorous. He also didn’t mince words.

This is a hard to treat cancer and the prognosis is grave. But, there are treatments and under the guidance

And it is the same in the waters that surround us all.

With available nutrients, we have plants in the water called phytoplankton; plants just like grass that require the sun to conduct photosynthesis. And we have the animals that eat the phytoplankton.

They are called zooplankton (copepods, dinoflagellates).

The phytoplankton and zooplankton are microscopic, but it is what makes the water cloudy in places around the world like the Chesapeake Bay where it finds the most nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorous washed off the land).

There are fish that eat the tiny plants and animals. They can filter out the planktons.

These fish provide the same niche as the grass eaters on land. They are called forage fish. Without them we would have no fish that we like to eat.

Because so many forage fish are needed to provide food for many other fish, birds and mammals Mother Nature has provided several species of very prolific fish.

One of the most well known in our area is the menhaden. We need them in great abundance, but what is happening is that one company is taking more than 300 million pounds of them every year from the mid-Atlantic area to be used as feed for some farm animals and farmraised fish.

There was a time when the water in this area was a lot clearer. We do not need 300 million pounds of this fish to be removed from this area. We need even more to eat the planktons and clear the water.

Mother Nature provided this fish in great numbers because they are needed in great numbers. The removal of so many menhaden upsets the balance of nature and should be stopped completely immediately.

The Chesapeake BayMost will not reInsurance turn to any resemblance of its former Accepted self until the menhaden are brought back in sufficient numbers as nature intended.

Letters to the Editor To the Editor: Over the past 12 years I have had the privilege of getting to know Dale Sisson both personally and professionally. He is honest and straightforward, a committed family man and public servant and uses a commonsense approach to resolving the problems that face our county.

Too often government officials make knee-jerk decisions that, while creating a short-term solution, produce long-term problems. Dale carefully weighs the long-term effects of his decisions and the resulting future fiscal impacts.

As a result of this approach, we have seen the county bond rating increase three times during his tenure as supervisor, and we now have a AA+ bond rating, which has saved the county almost $1.5 million in interest over the years.

King George County is one of the most fiscally sound rural counties in the nation.

Dale has been an integral part of our board of supervisors, whose accomplishments include building a new high school, bringing a YMCA

to King George, a new Sheriff ’s headquarters, improvements in fire and rescue and much more while keeping King George’s tax rate one of the lowest in the area.

I urge you to support Dale Sisson and continue the successes that we have seen for over a decade.

Vic Mason King George, VA To the Editor: All living things need nutrients to grow and thrive. For many animals it is grass and only grass; a green plant produced by photosynthesis.

There is always plenty of grass as long as conditions are right; more than the grass eaters can eat. Nature abhors a vacuum and will grow grass.

Many animals get all the nutrients they need from eating these animals that eat grass. Mother Nature, in her “infinite wisdom,” provides many of the animals that are needed to feed the carnivores. They are prolific animals like rabbits, mice, deer, wildebeests, etc.

of his doctors he intended to pursue them.

There was one comment, kindly offered, that the former President should simply pursue palliative care and let nature take its course. But really, they don’t get this guy. First of all, he still feels pretty good, so sitting back and letting this grave disease do its worst unchallenged isn’t something he is ready to do. And second, he is a fervent competitor.

He is an Annapolis graduate, was a naval officer, left the service to revive his family’s failing small business, became a state senator, governor and president. Folks like this don’t give up without a fight.

Some have tied his calm and as he said, willingness “…to take things as they come,” as a product of his deep

faith in God. He didn’t articulate his current state of mind, but he seems at peace with whatever comes next.

Most of all, I think the former President understands that there is more going on than his own treatment., which I pray holds this cancer at bay. The former president has always put a lot of stock in not only following the tenets of his faith but also in setting an example.

Even in what may be his last days, he knows, in a sense he is pursuing a ministry of sorts. And he knows that people are following his treatment and are rooting for him. And if his behavior and occasional comments and thoughts help someone else suffering from cancer, or inspire them, then he probably feels he will have done some good.

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peoples union baptist church is hosting their annual Men’s Day on Sept. 27, 3 p.m. The Rev. Perry Moore of Orange Grove Baptist Church will be the preacher. 7357 Comorn Road, KG. new monrovia baptist church will be sponsoring a Gospel Singing concert on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Scheduled to perform, Sisters, Wings of Faith, Mighty Gospel Melodies, Siloam Anointed Praise Dancers, Warriors of Christ & Brisco Brothers.

On Sunday, Sept. 30, at 3:30 p.m. the church will hold its Annual Friends & Family Day. The Rev. Albert Brown and his Ebenezer Baptist Church family will be the guests.121 New Monrovia Rd., Colonial Beach, VA 22443. (804) 2240068. 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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st. peter’s episcopal church St. Peter’s Thrift Shop is open for business! Hours of operation: Tuesdays, 9 AM to 1 PM; Wednesdays, 4-7 PM; Saturdays, 8 AM to noon.

Featuring gently used clothing, household items, furniture, toys, sporting goods, and jewelry.

Located next to Bowie’s Hardware in Oak Grove.4065 Kings Hwy. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH in Fredericksburg will hold its annual Fall Yard & Bake Sale on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. rain or shine. Corner of William St. & College Avenue. To benefit the church’s community outreach program.

New Life ministries in Colonial Beach invites you to come hear the rev. Ron Luce, founder of Teen Mania Ministries and host of Acquire the Fire youth rallies at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27. Colonial Beach. (804) 224-8447.

Psalm 55:14 We who had sweet fellowship together, walked in the house of God in the throng.

Seek friends of Free Speech & Democracy as assistants to research ‘Education in Democracy' in the King George Public Education System.

Please respond via mail to The Card Post - P.O. Box 587 Goldsboro, NC 27533, cardpost@ hotmail.com or call 919-273-1485, or fax 919751-8642 and call Staples at 919-778-1588 to confirm receipt of fax.

St. Margaret’s Honored as Top VA High School

Smoot Library Sept. calendar of events

Virginia Living named St. Margaret’s School a top high school in Virginia for their innovative arts and humanities program, specifically Minimester. The Minimester program is a favorite among students, alumnae, faculty, and staff as it offers the opportunity to experience hands-on learning and travel across a spectrum of interdisciplinary topics. After 16 years, Minimester continues to be a staple in students’ exploration.

Short-term, on- and off-campus courses are available through the Minimester program, and usually include a classroom component mixed with local, regional, or international travel and group activities, increasingly, reflecting St. Margaret’s commitment to philanthropy and service. Students may participate in a variety of community service opportunities close to home or they may opt to work in underprivileged areas abroad.

“Creative inquiry, experiential learning, and the study of interdisciplinary topics are all intrinsic to St. Margaret’s Minimester program,” explains Head of School, Lindy Williams. Virginia Living’s October 2015 issue will soon be on newsstands.

St. Margaret’s international and river programs have been recognized in previous issues.

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.

For more information, contact St. Margaret’s Director of Communication and Marketing, Lindsay Knight, at (804)4663142 or lknight@sms.org.

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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.

KG Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Revercomb Bldg. in KG. Scheduled speaker will be Anne Darron, Exec.

Director of Washington Heritage Museums. Light refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend.

Saturday, Sept. 12

NN Master Gardeners 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.

Sunday, Sept. 13

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.

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

Annual Croquet Tournament in Colonial Beach. 36 competitors. Bell House Bed & Breakfast. Proceeds will go to the CBVFD. Competition starts at 9 a.m. TYSavage@aol.com (540) 373-4922.

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

(804) 313-7467.

Saturday, Sept. 26

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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.

KG Ruritan Raffle Drawing postponed Thompson Bone Collector Muzzle Loader with Scope Drawing Postponed

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the King George Ruritan Club must postpone the Raffle Drawing for the Thompson Bone Collector Muzzle Loader with Scope until September 24.

If anyone has tickets that have not been turned in to a Ruritan member, please call Janice at 703 887 2878 to make arrangements for pickup.

If anyone is interested in purchasing raffle tickets, also call Janice.

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

Do you have family members interred at Historyland Memorial Park?

Would you like your final resting place to be near a family member?

Or perhaps you would like to purchase a group of lots for your family members.

Come see us to learn what burial lots are available.

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

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

Local Church Directory Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist

8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218

Pastor Michael Reaves fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org Worship Services 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

(540) 775-7247 Two Rivers Baptist Church Meeting at their new church

Intersection of Rokeby and Kings Hwy. (Rt. 3)

Sunday School ..............9:30 a.m.

Worship........................10:30 a.m.

COME VISIT US • ALL ARE WELCOME

Rev. Peyton Wiltshire

For Information call 540710-3831

Good Hope Baptist Church

17223 Good Hope Rd. - corner Rt. 218E & 619 phone: 540-775-9487 email: goodhope.baptistchurch@va.metrocast.net or visit www.goodhopeministries.org

• Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

• Worship - 11:00 a.m.

• Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) 7:30 p.m.

Rev. Arthur J. Washington, Jr. Pastor “Building the Church & Reaching the World for Christ”

804-224-9695

"Pastor Larry M. Robinson” Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

Bible Studies: Church School - 9 a.m.

Wednesdays - Noon & 6 p.m.

Intercessory Prayer: Tuesdays 5 p.m.

15681 Owens Dr. in Dahlgren, VA Church Phone: (540) 663-2831

You're invited to worship with

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436

(804) 443-4168

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Rev. Irving Woolfolk, Jr.

"A Church where everybody is somebody!"

Dr. Sherman Davis, Pastor 10640 Kings Hwy King George, VA 22485 www.tabernaclebaptistkg.org 540-775-7188

Randall Snipes, Senior Pastor

8096 Leedstown Rd. Colonial Beach, VA

“Building God’s Kingdom On Earth”

Tabernacle Baptist Church

Oak Grove Baptist Church Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.& 11 Awana-Sundays-5 p.m.

Bible Study-Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Little Ark Baptist Church

7748 Leedstown Rd., Oak Grove, VA 22443 (804) 224-0418 • ourlittlezion.org

We invite you to gather together with us!

Sunday School - 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m.

Pastor Earl T. Howerton Jr.

Sunday Services Service Early Worship - 8 a.m.

Wednesday Evenings Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

7 p.m.

Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Evening Worship - 6 p.m.

PEOPLE’S UNION Baptist Church Rev. Harry N. Wallace, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11a.m.

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Top: At the start of the Foxes versus Trojans game, running back Jordan Ailey (#5) frequently found running lanes within the Essex defense.

Right: Buried in a pile of Foxes and Trojans, King George fullback, Rashod Peyton (center, #10), struggles to maintain possession of the football.

Below: Behind 26-6 in the final minutes, in act of desperation King George back-up quarterback, Logan Taylor attempts a pass against Essex, but finds himself in the grasp of a Trojan lineman.

Essex Trojans outlast King George Foxes in varsity football match Leonard Banks Sports Editor Thursday, Sept. 3 at King George High School stadium long will be remembered as a clash between two varsity titans.

The Essex Trojans (2-0) utilized their best attributes -- speed and big plays -- to defeat the home-standing King George Foxes, 26-8.

After experiencing three straight runner-up single-A state championship finishes, Essex head coach John Fulks was happy to get a victory.

“I just glad to get out of here with a win,” Fulks said. “We could not get anything going offensively.”

During the Foxes’ first possession, it appeared the Trojans’ defense would be in for a long night.

Senior fullback Rashod Peyton carried the ball four times for 35 yards, but the drive eventually stalled after a dropped catch at the Trojan 5-yard line.

Later in the first quarter, on the Foxes second possession, Will Clift scored on a one-yard touchdown.

After a failed two-point conversion, King George led, 6-0.

On the Trojans’ following possession, they tied the game at 6-6 as Tesahn Nelson connected with Terrell Hundley for a 23-yard touchdown.

With 8:15 left in the half, Nelson busted up the Foxes interior line for a 60-yard gain. Three plays later, Rasaun Monroe dashed past several Fox defenders for a 15-yard touchdown.

The third quarter can be described as a defensive stalemate, with both combatants sustaining exhaustion and cramps. However, at the start of the fourth quarter, Monroe extended the Trojans lead to 18-6 after he scored a 15-yard touchdown.

Leading, 19-6, it appeared the Foxes’ offense had run out of gas. However, after a failed on-side kick, the Foxes suddenly found new life on the Trojans’ 46-yard line.

As fate would have it, the Foxes fortunes were short-lived as Essex intercepted a King George pass.

Later in the quarter, the Foxes

capitalized on a blocked punt that led to a safety. Essex responded with defensive back Tim Johnson returning a Fox interception for a 60-yard touchdown.

With both the Fox offensive and defense held in check, the game eventually ended with the Foxes grinding out the final ticks of the clock.

As for the Trojans’ secondary, they held King George to one reception in 24 passing attempts. Rushing-wise, the Trojans running back corps of Malik Martin, Nelson and Monroe combined for 245 yards and two touchdowns.

“We’ve got to put a lot of work on our offense, as we prepare to get ready for King William next week,” Fulks said. “From top to bottom, pass protection, running game, and fatigue, we have to do a better job. Although it was very hot out here, we have to get in better shape because we have so many two-way guys.”

On Friday, Sept. 11, the Foxes will travel to Liberty-Bealton.

Nick Mason Memorial Golf Tournament on Sept. 19

Hall of Fame event date change Staff Report

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The “Care” in Healthcare

The ninth annual Sgt. Nicholas Conan Mason Memorial Golf Tournament will take place Sept. 19 in King George County. The tournament raises scholarship funds for King George High School students.

The event honors Sgt. Nick Mason, the son of King George Circuit Court Vic Mason, a fallen warrior who was killed on Dec. 31, 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The tournament will take place at the Cameron Hills Golf Links located at 14140 Salem Church Rd. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The shotgun start take place at 9 a.m.

The entry fee is $75 per individual or $300 per team and is tax deductible.

Lunch will be provided, as well as dozens of significant prizes. For more information, contact cvmason1@verison.net or christine.mason@navy.mil.

Nick Mason was an honors graduate of King George High School, a member of the King George Volunteer Fire Department and was enrolled at Virginia Tech when he was killed while serving in the Virginia Army National Guard.

His family also helps sponsor a motorcycle ride from Spotsylvania to King George to honor fallen warriors.

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Mixed night for Foxes varsity, JV volleyball Leonard Banks Sports Editor After defeating 5-A powerhouse Brooke Point, 25-17, 25-20, the King George High School junior varsity volleyball team (2-1) is heading in the right direction.

The game took place Sept. 3 at King George High School.

Led by sophomore Libbie Wells, the team followed her example with Kiwi McGary (4 kills), Emma Morrow (3 kills), Tori Villoch (6 blocks), Katie Bentz (6 assists) and Caroline Amos (led team in passing).

Foxes’ junior varsity assistant Steve Davis spoke highly of the path his veteran-heavy squad has taken.

“I think it’s the difference you see by having a lot of second-year players,” he said. “Last year, we had a lot of first-year players, and now that they are a year older, their performance has improved. King George also has a returning setter and sophomore that transferred recently. It really makes a difference having players with experience.”

In game one of the junior varsity matchup featuring the Foxes and the Black Hawks, both teams appeared to neck and neck. The game took a sudden turn after the Foxes took a 6-5 lead, as King George forced the Black Hawks into five straight passing errors.

At the mid-point, the Black Hawks cut the Foxes 10-5 lead to 13-11.

However, kills by Juliet Truslow, Briana Green and Stephanie Denton shifted the momentum and gave the Foxes a 25-17 victory.

In game two, the Foxes left the Black Hawks flatfooted, after jumping out to a 10-5 lead. Capitalizing on a litany of passing errors, net and violations, the Foxes never looked back, as they rolled to a 25-20 win.

Foxes’ varsity volleyball fall to Black Hawks Also on Sept. 3 at King George High School, the Foxes’ variety volleyball team lost in four straight games (2510, 25-16, 25-18, 25-11) to the visiting Brooke Point Black Hawks.

In an effort to improve their skill sets, the Foxes are challenging larger schools to help them prepare for the season.

“The King George varsity volley-

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The ride is “at will”. It will be at a moderate pace, and is unmarked, unprotected and unsupported.

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“I think it’s the difference you see by having a lot of second-year players. Last year, we had a lot of firstyear players, and now that they are a year older, their performance has improved.

—Steve Davis, Foxes’ junior varsity assistant

ball team is competing against teams in higher conferences to help us better prepare for a winning season,” said head coach Jill Wine. “We’ve played Riverbend (6A) and went to five sets, losing in the fifth set.”

Abbey Davis had 20 assists, Madi Koban had 7 kills and 4 digs, Andrea Wine had 6 kills and 6 digs, followed

by MiCala Peterson with 4 kills and 4 blocks.

On Thursday, King George will travel to Eastern View. Game time is 5:30 p.m. for the junior varsity and 7 p.m. for the varsity.

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KGMS football extends winning streak to 12 consecutive games Staff Report It’s apparent the King George Middle School football program has become a true sports dynasty.

After winning their opening game of the regular season Sept 3 by defeating Floyd T. Binns, 26-12, in Culpeper, the Foxes are making their name in King George sports history.

In addition, the victory against Binns was the first away win versus their nemesis from the west in the school’s history.

The Foxes ran a balanced defensive and offensive attack that dominated Binns for four straight quarters. By halftime, King George was ahead 26-0. In the first quarter, Matt Rose rumbled in from two yards to cap off a seven-yard drive that ate up 6:20 from the clock.

In the second quarter, Juwan

Fauntleroy intercepted his first of three passes on the day and returned it to the eight-yard line.

Moments later, Rose extended the score to 14-0 as he pounded it in from four yards out.

With 55 seconds remaining in the first half, Fauntleroy intercepted another pass, and promptly returned it for a 65-yard touchdown — giving the Foxes an insurmountable 26-0 lead.

Binns finally got on the board in third quarter with the final two scores. However, with time on the side of the Foxes, the game was over for Binns at 26-12.

The Foxes had three drives with more than 10 plays per possession, and their line dominated both sides of the ball, including four defensive sacks.

King George will travel to Culpeper Sept. 17. Game time is 5 p.m.

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Now is the time to clean and care for bows and firearms, refine shooting techniques doubtful at best.

Arrows are another item people are often in a hurry to get at the last minute. Check your arrows, make sure they are in good shape and make sure you have a few extra.

Broadheads fall into the same category. They sell out pretty fast.

Most archery hunters have a certain grain weight broadhead they use and a certain brand and configuration.

Some brands are more popular than others. They all tend to disappear quickly from retailer shelves in September and October leaving only the cheapest and leastdesirable brands to be found.

If you need actual work done to your bow or crossbow, get it in the shop soon. The shops are already stacking up work from what I hear.

Remember, those guys bowhunt too.

Firearms are the same story with regards to any work needed. If your gun was jamming last season or not

Mark Fike It is hot as can be outside and the weather surely does not feel like hunting season.

However, the calendar says differently. Goose and dove season have already started and so has squirrel season. Before long, archers will be pulling a string on a turkey or deer in our area and letting an arrow fly.

Although it is hot, the time to check out your equipment and sight things in is certainly now if you have not done so already.

Bows and crossbows should be the first things that get tuned up and zeroed in. Waiting until the last week of September to get a new crossbow or bow string is a disaster waiting to happen. By then, the archery counters will be several deep in line for strings and sights and who knows what else.

The chances of a shop having your string in stock at the last minute is

ejecting shells, it already may be too late to get a gunsmith to fix it by muzzleloader season. I inquired about some work on a firearm last season and was told by well-known store the gunsmith was months-deep in work.

One thing that I found to be prudent the past few years was purchasing ammunition well ahead of time. This includes powder, bullets and loaded cartridges. Muzzleloader bullets can get scarce by mid-October. I would urge readers to sight in before then, if possible, and then be sure to have an ample supply to get you through the season. Sometimes sighting in with a scope uses more ammo than we think it might.

Practicing with your bow, crossbow and firearm is important. No ethical hunter wants to wound an animal.

Use your bows and crossbows from an elevated location when practicing to mimic what you are doing in a tree

stand. I have stood on my shed roof, my truck box and even my ladder stand to practice getting the angles and shots down.

If you are bird hunting, some clays are a minimum but try to take on challenging shots too. Use the sporting clays package that includes minis. If your thrower has an adjustment, have someone make unknown adjustments to give you the most realistic opportunities you can get.

When shooting anything, keep the arrow or muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times no matter what. Model safe shooting to others around you.

Be sure of your backstop. Get other non-hunters involved and participating. This season, pledge to not only have an accident-free season, but also pledge to take someone else afield to teach them why we love being outdoors so much.

Now is the time to sight in your muzzleloader or practice with your bows and crossbows!

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Motts Run Reservoir — Fishing at the reservoir has been very good this past week.

A few northern pike were caught that measured between two- to three-feet long. Bass are hitting very well on nightcrawlers and artificial worms.

Sunfish are hitting worms all around the reservoir. Catfish are hitting great on chickens liver. The last nighttime catfish event will take place Sept. 11.

Saltwater fishing improved in many areas. There are still plenty of cobia in the lower bay. These hard

fighters won’t stick around much longer.

Some bluefish also were around Point Lookout and up the bay some, as well as the lower river.

Bluefish, Spanish macks and croaker continue to be caught. Some big red drum are biting now but that bite will also begin to wane from north to south.

The flounder bite is best near the CBBT and Virginia Beach.

Blues and macks are being found in the lower bay in the best numbers.

There are some spadefish and triggerfish around the tubes and islands.

Calendar Sept. 12: Caledon Youth Outdoor Day at Caledon State Park from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All sorts of activities for youth that enjoy the outdoors, as well as demonstrations, displays and informational booths. The Ruritan Ladies will have food and drink available. This is a free event for youth and their families.

Dove — Season Dates: Sept. 5-11 (noon until sunset), Sept. 12-Nov. 1 (one-half hour before sunrise until sunset) Bag Limit: 15 per day, 45 in possession. Composed of mourning doves and white-winged doves,

Photo courtesy of Mark Fike

Outdoor Report squid will work well.

Rappahannock River — Catfish continue to bite well on the river but most of the action is for eating-sized fish. Try cutbait for the best action.

Chicken liver and shrimp work well too. White perch are hitting from Farley Vale Farm upriver. Use Fishbites or worms on rocky areas to catch them.

Ponds — Pond fishing should only get better as we head into fall. Sunfish are biting very well.

Try fishing around lily pads or other structure. Bass are hitting minnows and so are crappie. If you can find some crickets, the action

Mark & Missy Fike Fishing continues to be good for freshwater angling, and saltwater fishing picked up.

Potomac River — Our reports tell us there are bluefish from Fairview Beach down to Colonial Beach in numbers.

There are also anglers taking rockfish in the same stretch with white sassy shads and bucktails.

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the specification desired by the person ordering it, thus many such beds today require custom-made bedding, or expensive alteration of the frames.

The chest is a practical piece, but somewhat plain given the taste of Victorians in the mid-19th century. The design appears to be slightly different from the dresser, indicating that it might not be part of the suite.

The dresser is well designed and executed.

It is a pretty piece of furniture, but not as practical as some, given the smaller drawers for storage. The replacement mirror does not affect the value all that negatively.

The bed is worth $300, speaking only of the wooden frame, as the mattress and box spring cannot be resold. The chest is worth $275, and I suggest looking at the back to learn if it previously had an attached mirror.

The dresser is the best piece of the lot, and is worth $375.

Unfortunately, both due to the recession and the public’s changing tastes, Victorian furniture is not selling as well today as it did 30 years ago. he figures I have offered should have been much higher when Victorian was more popular.

Someday Victorian will come back into vogue, and these values will inflate, but for the present the situation shows no signs of forthcoming market improvements.

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Adoption. The Animal Welfare League has dogs and cats available for adoption.

For more information please call 804-435-

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0822, 804-435-6320.

Hours Monday, Wed., & Friday. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lots of animals are at the shelter - call 804-462-7175.

King George County, Virginia is accepting proposals from qualified firms for Professional Engineering Services for use by King George County AND King George County Service Authority.

KING GEORGE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Interested parties may obtain the RFP package by contacting the King George County Procurement Manager, Kelly S. Dixon CPPO CPPB, at (540) 775-1657, kdixon@co.kinggeorge.state.va.us, download from the King George County website – www.king-george. va.us/county- offices/purchasing/solicitations or by written request to: King George County Procurement Manager, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 201, King George, VA, 22485.

King George Historical Society

Proposals will be accepted at the King George County Finance Department at the above address until 2:00 pm (local prevailing time) on October 6, 2015.

Late proposals will not be accepted.

Meeting!

6:30pm at

The Rivercomb Bldg Light Refreshments Will Be Served.

Located in the “Old Jail” Hours: Thursdays & Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

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Access through History Land Memorial Park Currently zone C-1 (Possibly able to down Zone to A-1)

Small, Women, Minority, and Service Disabled Veteran owned businesses and Local County businesses are encouraged to apply.

King George County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

9/9/15

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

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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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Project Faith: Land returned to county government LOVE: Sculpture revealed From page 1 counterclaim, and then to file it as a separate complaint, which is substantively identical to its first filing. In the last two years, there have been dozens of filings by the parties, with the circuit court’s online records noting 17 preliminary rulings so far in the two cases, with numerous hearings for the court to hear arguments by both sides.

Project Faith has consistently argued that “PFI concedes that it is no longer possible for it to perform its obligations under the Deed and Agreement due to the County’s prevention of performance complained of herein.�

At the same time, Project Faith had retained ownership of the parcel and continued to argue the county should first pay it $300,000, saying it’s owed for architectural services toward design of the proposed building.

The developer consistently argued it was not possible to perform its contractual obligations to build

because of its inability to get financing due to “circumstances beyond its control,� by the county, its officials, the state’s transportation department, The Journal, and a social services board member, with its main argument against the county, saying it prevented financing because the county wouldn’t provide tenant lease agreements in advance of construction.

Things changed abruptly during an April 21 preliminary hearing when the court allowed attorney Clark Leming to withdraw his previous statements made that day and in writing, that it is no longer possible for Project Faith to perform its contractual obligations, saying, “I believe that it is possible in the future, Your Honor, for Project Faith to perform.�

At another hearing on July 6, Project Faith argued for and was granted a request for a trial by jury.  Next, the county filed a motion dated Aug. 6 for reconsideration of the court’s decision on Leming’s withdrawal of its admission and for sanctions against Leming, calling it

a “stunning withdrawal of a factual allegation contained in its amended complaint.�

It stated, “PFI’s desperate withdrawal of a critical admission was not only procedurally suspect, but was wholly unsupported and, in fact, contrary to PFI’s entire theory of the case.�

The lengthy county filing also called for the imposition of sanctions suggesting the following: grant judgment in favor of the county on its reversion claims; suspend PFI’s counsel’s privilege to practice before the court; remove PFI’s counsel as counsel of record in this case; strike PFI’s Answer and Grounds of Defense; bar PFI’s presentation of testimony or evidence on its Grounds for Defense; deem the county’s right to reversion of the property as admitted, and/or award the county its attorney’s fees and costs for having prepared, filed and argued the summary judgment and the instant motion.

The Journal asked PFI’s FroncÊ Wardlaw via email to comment about

deeding the land back. She responded, saying, “Please refer your questions to Clark Leming.� Leming has not responded to a request for comment.

The Journal asked county attorney Eric Gregory about the land recordation and what comes next.  “King George County has been, and continues to be, in protracted litigation with Project Faith, Inc. regarding Project Faith’s failure to comply with the terms of the deed of gift of real property and the performance agreement to build the proposed Help Center,� he said. “We are pleased that Project Faith has relented and returned the property back to the county, which is all the county sought. The county’s case will be dismissed per the return of the property and we are glad to see this matter closed.�

But Gregory added, “For its own reasons, Project Faith insists on continuing with its lawsuit against the county, so we will vigorously defend the county against Project Faith’s unfounded claims.�

From page 1 carts,� Michael Cain said.

Cindy Vaughan was pleased with the final product and expressed confidence that residents will ensure its upkeep. “It will last as long as the love does,� she said.

The statue will be monitored closely until the town secures a contract to install cameras along the boardwalk, according to Mayor Mike Ham. Trish King said the golf cart is appropriate. “I think its a fine tribute given Colonial Beach was the first town, initiating town, to have golf carts on our streets,� she said.

Northern Neck Planning District Commission Executive Director Jerry Davis said the sign will help promote Colonial Beach.

Sue Buzby, a Colonial Beach resident for the past seven years, was thrilled with the sculpture. “This is the best one in the state of Virginia,� she said.

Jen Donald, the artist who created the concept for the sculpture was so nervous during the unveiling she turned away from the statue to watch the crowds reaction. “I am elated right now and glad that we are done,� she said after the ceremony. “It was months of work for all of us together to do this. To see it now, in its new home and to see people sitting on it and enjoying it, it’s so exciting.�

Artists project include: Jen Donald (designer), Cathy Donovan, Kathie Moran, Doris Barbee, Katrina Price, Bryan Pemberton, Habid Ramirez, John Barber and Jim Chiarello (fabrication and assembly).

Candidates: Incumbents face no opposition honor to serve the citizens of King George County as a member of the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office since 2002,� she said. “As the Commonwealth’s Attorney, it is my sworn duty to uphold justice and to protect the citizens of King George. “My office will continue to work in conjunction with the King George Sheriff ’s Office, the Virginia State Police and all other local, state or federal law enforcement to accomplish this purpose. It is my goal to ensure that King George County is a safe place to live, work and raise a

family.�

Circuit Court Clerk Clerk of Court incumbent candidate Charles V. “Vic� Mason is responsible for tracking judicial proceedings and providing general record-keeping for the county.

Mason, 60, is a King George native and a 1973 graduate of King George High School. He is a third-generation Circuit Court Clerk, following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, Mason assumed the position in 1994, following the death of this

father. He has since run successfully for office each time his six-year term concluded.

He has been active in various professional organizations associated with this position and takes an active role on county administrative committees.

His other affiliations include as an instructor for Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Hunter Education since 2010.

He is also affiliated with the King George Ruritan Club and other regional and national organizations

associated with hunting.

He has volunteered with the Disabled Veterans Hunt at Caledon for the more than 20 years and with the Frazier-Mason Some Gave All Memorial Foundation. “I wish to thank the residents of King George for allowing me to serve them as Clerk of the Circuit Court for the past 21 years. I have been honored and humbled by your support of myself and family, both personally and professionally, during that time,� Mason said.

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Dr. Barry Black, chaplain of the U.S. Senate, will speak at Colonial Beach Baptist Church on Oct. 4.

Nominal Opening Bid: $50,000

U.S. Senate chaplain to visit Colonial Beach Richard Leggitt Dr. Barry Black, the chaplain of the United States Senate, is scheduled to speak on Oct. 4 at a community-wide church service at the Colonial Beach Baptist Church.  Chaplain Black is a highly decorated retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral who served in the Navy for 27 years and retired as the chief of all Navy chaplains.

His path from the violent streets of Baltimore, where he grew up, to the U.S. Capitol, where he now serves, is a legendary tale. “This is an amazing opportunity for all of us in the Colonial Beach community to find inspiration through Chaplain Black’s life story and learn from his many challenges,� said Colonial Beach Pastor Patrick Walker. Walker, a former U.S. Army Ranger, described Black’s story as “a living testimony to the power of God and how He can exalt the humble.�

Black will speak at 6 p.m. on the first Sunday in October at a service for all residents of the area.  Refreshments will be served afterward, and Dr. Black will be available to answer attendees’ questions.

Dr. Black was elected chaplain of the U.S. Senate in 2003. He is the 62nd person to hold that honored title.

As chaplain, Dr. Black opens the Senate each day with a prayer.

He also provides counseling and spiritual ministering to senators, their families, and staff, as well as

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assisting with research on theological and biblical questions.

Black joined the Navy as a chaplain in 1976. His first duty station was at the  Norfolk Navy Base. His subsequent assignments included the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the First Marine Aircraft Wing in Okinawa, Japan; the Naval Training Center at San Diego, CA, and service aboard the U.S.S. Belleau Wood, home ported at Long Beach, CA. He also served as chaplain for the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet based in Norfolk.

During his time in the Navy, Dr. Black was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit Medal, two Defense Meritorious Service Medals, two Meritorious Service Medals, and two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals as well as numerous unit awards and citations.

Dr. Black survived a challenging childhood in Baltimore, which he has written about in a book entitled, “From the Hood to the Hill.�

He is a graduate of Oakwood College, Andrews University, North Carolina Central University, Palmer Theological Seminary, Salve Regina University, and Alliant International University. He also authored another book, “The Blessing of Adversity.�  He is married to the former Brenda Pearsall of St. Petersburg, FL and they have three sons: Barry II, Brendan and Bradford.

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