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Residents enjoy fun, music at first Montross Octoberfest Richard Leggitt Several hundred people showed up Saturday for the first annual Montross Octoberfest.

The event, which was put together in a short time time after weather caused postponement of the Oct. 4 Montross Fall Festival, drew a steady crowd of residents and visitors for five hours of food, music and fun.

Held in the courtyard of the Inn of Montross, the Octoberfest featured craft beers, wine, local oysters, seafood, German food and music. Crowds gathered around two roaring fire pits, ate and sat on picnic tables or stood to watch bands including Black Coffee with Heavy Cream.

“This is the beginning of something,” said Brian Oliff, owner of Angelo’s Restaurant, which helped sponsor the event. “The idea came up after the Fall Festival had to be cancelled because of weather. Today the weather is perfect and we hope this is the first of many Octoberfests.”

In addition to Angelo’s, other sponsors of the event included the Art of Coffee, Magnum RV, General’s Ridge Winery and the Inn at Montross.

“We were just trying to put something together,” said Sarah Summers, who, along with her husband, Austin, operates the Inn at Montross.

Summers, who recently took over the operation of the Inn, said she was pleased with the turnout and with the couple’s move to Montross.

“We were looking for a place to operate a bed and breakfast and this is just perfect,” she said. “Everyone in Montross is so friendly.”

In addition to the food, beverages and live music, Saturday’s Octoberfest featured vendor booths selling art and crafts, a pumpkin-carving contest and hay bales for the crowd to sit on in front of the fires while they ate and listened to music.

“We are blessed to have a great little town here,” said Ed Leming, the owner of Magnum RV. “This is becoming more of a culture center and that is certainly something to celebrate.”

“This is the beginning of something. Today the weather is perfect and we hope this is the first of many Octoberfests.”

— Brian Oliff, owner of Angelo’s Restaurant and sponsor of Octoberfest

Photos by Richard Leggitt

There was something for everybody at the first annual Montross OctoberFest. (Top) Jack-o-lanterns - some spooky, some whimsical - were created during the pumpkin carving contest. (Above left) Resident Dan Hughes and his dog Tony were among the many enjoying the food and beverages. (Above right) Brian Oliff (left) of Angelo’s Restaurant and Rod Parker (right) one of the owners of the Inn at Montross, gave the event thumbs-up.

Fall Festival to bring thrills to Beach on Oct. 31 “The Fall Festival provides an opportunity to raise much-needed funds for equipment and training. We will have the ambulance on display and will be recruiting new members during the event.”

Melson said the goal is to recruit 40 new members in the next year.

“We have several EMT classes starting in January and we would like to get new members enrolled in these classes for free,” he said. “Please stop by to talk with a squad member and get more information about joining our team.”

Linda Farneth Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Chamber of Commerce are hosting the second annual Colonial Beach Fall Festival on Oct. 31 from 11a.m.-5 p.m.

CBVRS started the event three years ago and last year merged their fall festival with the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Halloween Golf Cart Parade.

The event includes pony rides, a bounce house, pumpkin painting and a costume contest for pets at 2 pm and one for kids at 3 pm.

CBVRS will be selling Brunswick Stew from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and the Colonial Beach Juniors will be conducting the Cow Patty Bingo event at 2 p.m. CBVRS will also sell raffle tickets for the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads ATV raffle. Tickets are $10 a chance for a 2015 Polaris 570 4x4 Sportsman 4-wheeler.

To play Cow Patty Bingo, people lease a square within a bingo grid on the hill. The first square the cow poops in, that landholder wins a cash prize.

Last year, standing in for Bessy

File Photo by Linda Farneth

The 2014 Colonial Beach brought out some spooky sights during the Halloween Golf Cart Parade. Come out Oct. 31 for a day of chills and fun. the original cow, was six-month old Smirnoff. His duty was to walk the squared off patch of grass and do his business on one of the squares.

Unfortunately Smirnoff was too shy to perform in front of an audience so at 4 p.m. time was called and

the cow’s right leg was standing in Spot 123, which belonged to Mike Gutridge, who won $135.

The day wraps up with a decorated golf cart parade. Lineup begins at 4 p.m., and the parade starts at 5 p.m.

CBVRS Chief Wesley Melson said,

Colonial Beach Fall Festival When: Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Colonial Beach Activities: Golf Cart Parade, pony rides, Cow Patty Bingo

Montross Fall Fest set for Oct. 29-31 Linda Farneth The Montross Fall Festival will feature music, festival food, a parade, contests, trick-or-treating and lots of great fun for their annual Fall Festival, held on Oct 29 through 31.

The acorns have fallen, the air is cooling and leaves are beginning to turn color. In Montross the town rings in fall with its annual Fall Festival. Started over 60 years ago and organized by local volunteers the festival signals the beginning of cooler days.

This year the festival will “light up the village” to celebrate recent revitalization work. One of Montross’ upgrades during the revitalization work included the installation of 21 new decorative acorn-style street lamps.

Family fun begins on Thursday, Oct. 29, when Stan’s Skateland opena for a free skate, sponsored

by People’s Community Bank.

Last year, record numbers went round-and-round.

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a Haunted House Tour all three nights from 6 to 8 pm. Halloween storytelling will take place form 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Montross Library.

Friday, Oct. 30, begins with cooks submitting their entries in the banana cream pudding contest from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Montross Museum, located at the Wakefield Building. Union First Market Bank will have refreshments starting at 11 a.m. at its Montross location, 17191 See Montross page 8

Correction The Oct. 7, 2015 edition of The Journal misspelled the name of King George Middle School basketball player Loren Tolliver. The Journal strives for accuracy and regrets this error.

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Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

To whom it may concern, On November 3rd, the citizens of King George County have an opportunity to re-elect Dale W. Sisson, Jr. to the At-Large seat on the King George County Board of Supervisors. As one of the most respected and best qualified local leaders in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Dale is a man of impeccable character who is motivated solely by his affection for King George County. Always placing public service over politics, he operates with truth and integrity in all that he does.

As King George County’s At-Large Supervisor for the last 12 years, Dale has delivered on his promises. He’s worked tirelessly to preserve the County’s rural character, stood firm for property owners’ rights, led the charge to build a YMCA, spearheaded significant upgrades to the County’s infrastructure, served as an advocate for schools, and kept taxes low.

As a licensed Professional Engineer, Dale brings a problem solving ability to the Board that is simply unmatched. His common-sense, balanced, and conservative approach to government has allowed King George County to establish a culture of fiscal accountability and excellence, as evidenced by the AA+ bond rating that King George County enjoys today.

Time and time again, he has demonstrated the ability to partner with his colleagues on the Board of Supervisors to accomplish goals that benefit the citizens of King George.

Personally, I know Dale as a strong, family man who strives to give back to the community that he loves. Whether participating in a Board of Supervisors meeting, leading his Sunday School class at Round Hill Baptist Church, or coaching a King George Parks & Recreation youth basketball team; Dale is always working hard to make King George County a better place.

This election day, I urge you to vote for Dale Sisson as he seeks reelection to the At-Large seat on the King George County Board of Supervisors. Under his leadership, King George County has thrived.

With his continued leadership, King George County will raise the bar for local governments everywhere.

The Honorable Margaret B. Ransone Delegate, 99th District To whom it may concern, The Ralph Bunche Alumni Association began its efforts in 1998 as a Preservation Committee after learning that discussion to demolish Ralph Bunche High School was underway.

Our organization has accomplished much over the years, but there is still work to do. We have been joined in our efforts by Dahlgren District Supervisor, Ruby Brabo. Once Ruby Brabo was educated in the African American history in King George County relative to the struggle for integration and civil rights and the history of Ralph Bunche High School in particular, she made every effort to understand the significance of both and respect the passion of those in King George that have worked tirelessly to see the Ralph Bunche High School and its buildings preserved for eternity.

Ruby’s interest and support speaks volumes to our Alumni Assn. as well as the African American community in King George. Ruby’s “Heroes Among Us” Town Hall event this past April is just one example of the tremendous support she has given to our community. This event honored both living and deceased plaintiffs from the 1946 and 1962 King George County court cases that led to the eventual desegregation of schools.

Our Alumni Association was also given a plaque to commemorate those honored. It was a wonderful gathering and will long be remem-

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bered by all who attended.

Although Ruby does not represent those in the Shiloh D9istricht, she has made every attempt to bring attention to the renovations Ralph Bunche High School sorely needs. It is the objective of the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association to keep the history of Ralph Bunche High Scholl and its potential uses in the forefront for all of the King George County representatives and community at large.

The Ralph Bunch Alumni Assn. endorses Ruby Brabo for the At-Large Seat on the King George County Board of Supervisors in the election this November and is pleased to hose a “Meet and Greet” from 4-7 pm on October 23 at Tabernacle Baptist Church located at 10640 Kings Highway to afford you an opportunity to hear from Ruby directly. (Refreshments will be served).

Sincerely Claudette Jordon, President Ralph Bunche Alumni Assn.

King George To whom it may concern, Since 2003, King George has been collecting an extra 5 percent tax on Transient Occupancy hotel room charges. Not until Supervisor Ruby Brabo called out the Board in 2012 for improperly channeling these funds into the county’s general fund, did those funds even become a ‘Tourism Fund’.

State code mandates that 3% of these monies be “dedicated and spent solely for Tourism and travel”, to be determined “after consulting with the local tourism industry organizations, including representatives of lodging properties located in the county.”

The county first held a Tourism workshop March 4, 2014 to come up with ideas for spending the funds, but NO hotels were invited. The many business owners who attended this workshop did NOT support your major expenditure in FY14-15, lobbied by Supervisor Dale Sisson, to spend $45,000 on ball fields! So I challenged the Board to ask the hotel owners for input on spending this extra tax.

County Parks and Recreation employees said they visited our hotels this past summer to ask for their input. Only one manager confirmed a visit; the other six denied EVER meeting with anyone from the county. As well, the one discussion that did occur did not include how the Tourism Funds should be spent.

As this Board again plans to spend another $45,000 on ball fields, I call on the King George Board of Supervisors to follow the Code of Virginia.

This Board has charged an extra tax on these businesses for years with the commitment that it will be properly spent to grow those businesses. The county’s voters are watching each of you and how you continue to tax and spend these funds outside of its original intent.

Warren Veazey, King George VA

My Vote Matters!

Dear Editor, In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German.

In 1868, one vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment and in 1993, one vote approved the largest tax increase in American history.

Each of us has the power of one, and we need to use our voice. It is your right to vote for whomever you wish. Your vote determines the future for us all. Voting in a local election is important because who wins will affect your everyday life.

A previous King George election came down to nine votes. For King George County in 2011, we had a to-

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OPINION tal number of 14,314 registered voters, but only 4,328 voted in the local election. That is only a 30% turn out.

This is not okay.

Why have so many people taken the time to register to vote, but then failed to exercise their right, their privilege, their responsibility? There is no excuse for not voting, especially if you are registered. There are multiple ways to vote: absentee ballots, inside the polling place, and even at the curb of the polling location.

Someone will come out to your car and let you cast your vote. Voting is necessary and is a simple task.

We ask that you help us in raising awareness about why every vote matters. Thank you in advance for making the plan to vote and for following through on your plan and voting.

Just repeat this – “My Vote Matters!”

Sincerely, King George High School DECA Chapter To whom it may concern, I have had the pleasure of serving both with and under Robert Black for over five years as a member of King George Fire and Rescue. During this time, Robert has proven himself time and again as a strong, natural leader, rising to become the volunteer deputy chief. He excels at helping an organization form a vision for the future and then laying out the road map to achieve that goal. He’s able and willing to take a stand and make the difficult decisions required to keep the organization moving towards its objective. He has further demonstrated and honed his leadership abilities, as well as his commitment to serving the community, through his career as a police lieutenant and a volunteer firefighter for over 20 years.

With his proven leadership and dedication to the community, Robert Black is exactly the kind of Supervisor that King George County needs.

Les Greeley King George

Time to change the old guard!

This November King George it is time to vote for a new Supervisor at Large. Our current Supervisor at Large, Mr. Dale Sisson has made it clear that since he was elected to his position the citizens have given him a clear ticket to do as he feels fit and the citizens don’t need consultation over his decisions.

At least Ruby Brabo, who is the current Dahlgren Supervisor and running for the Supervisor at Large position, has always listened to her constituents and has always been “transparent”. She is the only Supervisor who has Town Hall Meetings with the Commander of the Dahlgren Naval Base, opening up multiple avenues of communication for sharing information which fosters citizen engagement. Other district voters attend her meetings to find out about current important topics and ask questions. Ask Mr. Sisson why he doesn’t do this, he feels he doesn’t need to. The following are great issues Ruby has done for this County: -Helped bring fracking to the forefront of discussion -Raised awareness of the impacts of cost of competing to teacher retention and recruitment on localities such as ours -Fostered the partnership with the KG Chamber and the Dahlgren Museum -Partnered with the registrar to offer candidate workshops -Contested the “land grab” and VDOT design at the Owens/Dahlgren intersection -Identified for correction the county’s long-time misuse of the Tourism Funds -Voted against tax increases with

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no identified apportionment - Brought the Joint Land Use Study for the Navy Base to the forefront for action -Opposed new cluster subdivisions without adequate infrastructure - Recommended ordinances to reduce the influx of cigarette stores to deter crime/smuggling - First Supervisor in King George County to use Facebook for communicating with the community and Twitter to expand communication connecting with our younger important voters.

- First Supervisor in King George to conduct series of budget roundtable discussions with Dahlgren residents.

- First Supervisor in King George to conduct a business owner/manager roundtable - Researched in detail and cut unnecessary $50,000 in spending from one area of the County budget.

- Suggest the Supervisors consider looking into the revenue generated by the meals tax collected from eateries within the county. Since the eateries for the most part are all customers of the Service Authority, it made sense to consider designating a portion of the meals tax to pay down the Service Authority debt.

These are just a few items she has done for our County, so get out and vote for a new Supervisor at Large.

reports regularly to the BOS’s but can only relay their requests to Richmond.

It would strengthen their hand if you wrote letters to the BOS’s requesting that this dangerous situation be addressed. It would cost little to raise the pavement a little.

The equipment is in place every so often. VDOT probably has to dump more asphalt than would be needed for this piddling project!

But then, being practical is not something we often find in GOVT. This is so ridiculous that a call to the Governor might be in order.

A small matter sure but I doubt he would be happy with a debacle like this. Makes VA GOVT look stupid.

OH WOW did I say that? Is this me?

Your vote is your voice.

Be heard.

VOTE.

“The middle of the road is a poor place to walk. It is a poor place to drive. It is a poor place to live.”

Butch Foutz Ebb Tide Beach

Vance Havner

SUDOKU

Dennis Askin King George

Political Endorsement:

My husband and I have respected and supported Congressman Rob Wittman for many years, but we were very disappointed to read that he has chosen to put himself into the middle of our local elections. We have appreciated Rob’s service to our nation, but the reality is he does not live here nor is his quality of life impacted by the decisions made by our local elected officials. I guess it is understandable that when it comes to family relations, you want to support them in their endeavors even if that candidate may not be the right choice for the future of King George.

In the last four years, our county has seen transparency in Government; communication with and respect for citizens; and representation at the local, state, and national level due to the efforts of Supervisor Ruby Brabo. We have attended the majority of her very informative quarterly Town Halls and read her monthly newsletters.

We are excited for the future of our County and look forward to Supervisor Brabo representing all King George citizens as the At-Large Supervisor. Congressman Wittman may feel compelled to support a candidate due to his being related to them but we will support Ms. Brabo in the November election to ensure a better future for our community.

Respectfully, Jean Hudson King George

RT 205 still to flood

At the WMCBOS’s recent meeting, VDOT stated that the bridge was “the project”. VDOT did not include the approach to the bridge in the project.

RT 205 will flood in the usual manner as it did a few weeks back. Our government $$$ at work.

Some time back I asked a county official why VDOT did not realign the bridge to take out the blind curve on the approach from the east (toward Colonial Beach).

Said official said it would have taken forever to get Govt approval to do so. I asked “how long have we been asking for this project”? You know the answer!

WMC has little to do with the roads in the county. VDOT builds and maintains our roadways. VDOT

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Zion church @ Lottsburg invites everyone to join them as they Honor and Celebrate Apostle John H. Bibbens, on his 19th Pastoral Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Beginning with morning worship at 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. the celebration continues with dinner following and then a service at 3 p.m. with guest Apostle Kevin Mihlfeld of Zion Church in F’brg, and his church family. (804) 529-6033.

Ebenezer baptist church invites all to their All Ministries Day celebration on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. featuring special guest Rev. Dr. Anthony M. Chandler, Sr. Cedar Street Baptist Church of God in Richmond. Dinner will be served after the regular 11 a.m. service. 3207 Supply Rd., Supply, VA.

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new life ministries will host Australian evangelist Al Furey. Sunday Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. And then Mon-Wed. (Oct. 26-28) each night at 7 p.m.

Child care will be provided. (804) 224-8447. New Life is located on route 205, Col. Beach.

(M)ighty (G)ospel (M)elodies to celebrate their 15th Anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 24 starting at 6 p.m. Program to feature: The Awesome Lee Walker & Spirit, Richmond; Fantastic Kings of Harmony, DC; The Sensational Christianeers, Baltimore; Soul Stirring Warriors for Christ, KG; and The Amazing Voices of Redemption, DC. Tickets are $10 in advance, and $12 at the door. Masonic Lodge #314, 9019 JMPkwy KG. 540-642-7708, 540-429-4709, 540514-0891, 540-429-9297.

agape ministry church Gospel Sing. Sunday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. To perform: Traveling Pilgrims and Brenda Young & Family.

9106 Indiantown Rd., KG.

Dahlgren Museum German Christmas Market will be held on the grounds of the museum, 3540 James Madison Pkwy, King George, Va. 22485.

Sat., Nov. 14 from 3 - 7 p.m.

ALL parking for the event, including handicapped parking, will be at Barnesfield Park, 3360 Barnesfield Rd., King George.

(Transportation will be provided to and from Barnesfield & the Museum grounds)

coLONIAL BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH Nov. 22, 6 p.m. U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black will share his remarkable story. Refreshments. To reserve a seat please RSVP to: CBBC10.4@GMAIL.COM or call 804238-3375, 10 Garfield Avenue, Colonial Beach

Event will include live entertainment opening with Sarah Snow on the Hilldrup Moving stage, craft fair, NSWC FCU kids’ activities including Mary’s Cakery Cookie Corner, silent and kids’ auctions, EXIT Realty Expertise/Foote Title Group Santa Land with photos from 4-6 p.m., food vendors including Bavarian Chef, Hollabac’s BBQ and Normandie Cuisine, DECA hot chocolate, German beer and wine, a bonfire and more!

Dahlgren United Methodist Church will celebrate All Saints Day with one Blended Worship Service, Sunday, Nov. 1 at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school 9:30-10:15. Fellowship lunch to follow services. A nursery is provided.

Halloween Costumes and seasonal decorations are now available at the Dahlgren United Methodist Church’s Sheep’s Pen, Locatedin the little building behind the church in Dahlgren at the intersections of Route206 and Rosedale on 14th Street, the Sheep’s Pen is open on Fridaysfrom 8 a.m. to noon.

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macedonia baptist church Join the Macedonia Baptist Church and the family of Reverend Linwood T. Blizzard, II at his Pastoral Installation Service, Nov. 7-8, 2015 t the church. 10246 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville, VA.

For more info, visit www. dahlgrenmuseum.org or call (540) 846-3382.

Primary & Same-Day Appointments King George Clinic Fall Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

ACCELERATED SALE

Full Service Veterinary Care with Dr. Judge

Colonial Beach Hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri. - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Monthly meeting NN Chapter 1823 of NARFE Assn. 1 p.m. at Henderson UMC, 72 Henderson Dr. Callao, VA. Cristian Shirilla, Branch Exec. of Northumberland Family YMCA is scheduled to be the speaker.

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Saturday, Oct. 24

1st day of the NN Farm Museum Fall Festival. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Live music, family activities, corn maze food to purchase and more.

Over 50 vendors. 112705 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville, VA. Halloween Family Fun Night at the CB firehouse. 5-8 p.m. Games, food and the Cake Walk.

Birdwalk. NN Audobon Society at Belle Isle State Park. Begins at 9 a.m. Call Frank Schaff (804) 4620084 to sign up, so he can contact you if the walk is cancelled.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Get your Flu Shot - $25 540-775-6800

Friday, Oct. 23

Holiday Shopping Open House.

Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern in Heathsville, VA. 5-8 p.m. Light refreshments, door prizes and stunning gift ideas.

25th Annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil. Doors open at 6 p.m. program starts at 6:30. Join in to remember loved ones lost to domestic violence, honor survivors and unite against all forms of abuse. Hosted by the KG Domestic Violence Task Force and Empowerhouse. Held at Taberncale Baptist Church, 10640 Kings Hwy. For more info visit empowerhouseva.org.

In 2014, our medical center provided over $374,000 in free medical care.

Cash, Credit card, and insurances accepted, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare

Monthly meeting of the GFWC Woman’s Club of KG. 7 p.m.

Room B at Smoot Library. Program speaker, Linwood Thomas, county EDA administrator, “What’s Happening in KG Today.”

All are welcome to attend this meeting. Please contact Phyllis Flohr, (540) 775-7878.

2nd day of the NN Farm Museum Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Live music, family activities, corn maze food to purchase and more.

Over 50 vendors. 112705 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville, VA.

All proceeds benefit the Dahlgren Heritage Museum.

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Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

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Holly Jolly Market Bazaar looking for Crafters! KG DECA is looking for crafters for the Holly Jolly Market Bazaar to be held at King George Elementary School on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9am to 1pm. Interested crafters can email kgdeca@gmail.com or call Dee Strauss at 540-775-3535 ext 2225 for more information and to receive a registration form. Spaces are just $25 for this event!”

Montross Fall Festival: What’s Changed: Our Festival date weekend is now October 29 - 31. Check around town for the new, updated Fall Festival listing with complete times and events. Washed Out: Antique Car Show, sponsored

by People’s Community Bank.

Several food vendor and parade participants could not reschedule for the 31st, so applications are open.

Contact Montross Town Hall @ 804 493-9623. Friday evening around town: the music and wine vendor are not being rescheduled.

Time Change: The Parade will begin @ 1 p.m. Rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14. WFVD – Fundraiser, Block Party.

L.E. Smoot Library Upcoming Events Paws for Reading: Readers in grades K-6 can read to one of two therapy dogs for 15 minutes on Wed., Oct. 21, starting at 4:30 p.m. Sign up for a time slot, and practice your reading to one of these good listeners! You must be registered to participate.

Contact Erica Testani, 775-2147.

Savvy Coupon Clipper Club Coupon club & introduction class to extreme couponing.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 am-1pm.

Contact: Laura Johnson, 7752147.

All activities are held at the Smoot Library Building. For more information visit smoot. org.

InFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrate King George Family Fun Fair Saturday, November 7. Noon4p.m.

KG Citizens’ Center Vendors, Games, Prizes, Music, Petting Zoo, Food, Moon Bounce, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Lola The Clown and more! FREE for the whole family!

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Local Church Directory Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist

8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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King George Foxes make short work of Caroline in varsity football match Leonard M. Banks Sports Editor It took King George High School (4-3) 10 seconds to set the tone during its conference varsity football game against Caroline High School. (0-7).

“That was the first time I’ve ever seen that happen in all my years of coaching to have a opening kickoff returned for a touchdown.� —Jeff Smith On Oct. 16 at Caroline Stadium, during the opening kick-off to Caroline, King George defender Nicholas West forced the ball from Cavalier return man Vondell Green’s hands.

West’s teammate, Chris Levere, picked up the ball and ran it in for the Foxes’ first touchdown.

King George eventually defeated the Cavaliers, 44-7.

“That play changed the momentum because you defer for a reason,� King George High School varsity head coach Jeff Smith said. “That was the first time I’ve ever seen that happen in all my years of coaching to have a opening kickoff returned for a touchdown.�

Minutes later, the Foxes capitalized off an Isaiah White interception with a five-yard touchdown run by Parcarri Brown.

With King George lineman flying to the point of attack, the 14-0 lead left the Cavaliers’ offense bewildered and searching for answers. “As for our interior defensive lineman, the biggest thing we worked on was creating a pile, and making sure they have to go around us,� Smith said.

The Foxes limited the Cavaliers to 149 yards of total offense. When the game was over, King George had compiled 288 yards of offense.

After a 30-yard punt return by Jordan Aley, the flashy Fox running back busted in for a five-yard touchdown — giving King George a commanding 20-0 lead.

As the Cavalier offense continued to sputter, the Foxes continued to take advantage of their host’s inability to shut them down. With 1:03 left in the

first quarter, Aley stretched the Cavalier defense with a 60-yard touchdown run.

The Cavaliers responded with a Green 90-yard kickoff return for their only score.

Scoringwise, King George closed the first half out on a Chas Parker 25-yard field goal, and a Luke Barnum 40-yard touchdown run.

On a defensive note, with 13 seconds left in the first half, the Foxes shut down a potential Cavalier scoring drive on the six-yard line.

In the second half, the Foxes continued to dominate the game as Barnum began the third quarter with a 15-yard touchdown run. Barnum’s run completed the Foxes scoring.

In light of the Foxes roller coaster 2015 season, Smith is cautiously optimistic about the remainder of the year. “We still have some big horses to play,� Smith said. “We have Courtland next week, and then we have Chancellor followed by James Monroe. Until you beat one of those guys, a lot of people will say you’re just average.�

King George will host Courtland High School during its homecoming game on Oct. 23. Game time is 7 p.m.

Leonard Banks

Fox running back Pacarri Brown (center, #22) had a field day busting through the Cavalier defense.

KGMS Foxes football pounds Tigers Leonard Banks Sports Editor

Leonard Banks

During the fourth quarter, Fox running back, Matt Rose (#24, center) searches for daylight during a 70-yard kickoff return.

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Chris Zylonis has made winning an annual tradition at King George Middle School.

After posting an undefeated 8-0 record for 2014, the head football coach has led his team to a 5-1 record this year. “We have what is considered a really good program amongst our peers,�

Zylonis said. “Our kids take pride in their team. They don’t want to lose, and they want to play well every single game. No matter what, we’re always in it and playing hard and executing.�

On Oct. 13 at King George Middle School, the Foxes celebrated Eighth Grade Day with a 50-28 rout versus Walker Grant Middle School.

The Foxes utilized their ground game to perfection against the Tigers. With Darrian Hodsden, Matt Rose, and Juwan Fauntleroy running behind the Foxes’ offensive front, the Tigers spent most of their time chasing ball carriers. “Our ground game is sort of our staple,� Zylonis said. “We ground and pound, which is the name of our game. We also block well, because we have a big line, and we have really fast running backs.�

King George defensive lineman Chandler Johnson also had a big day as he was credited with three sacks.

In the first quarter, after eating up more than six minutes of the clock, the Foxes capped off a 95-yard scoring drive with a Hodsden nine-yard

touchdown.

In the second quarter, the Tigers capitalized on a Fox fumble to score on a 19 yard Jack Hardy touchdown pass to Adarius Pierce. The score cut the lead to 8-6.With a little more than four minutes left in the first half, King George extended its lead to 14-6 as Matt Rose scored on a 14yard touchdown run.

While the Tigers’ offense continued to sputter, the Foxes’ offense continued to pound the ball up and down the field. With 45 seconds left in the half, Fauntleroy ran over the right side of the Tigers’ defense for a 27-yard touchdown.

On the Tigers’ first possession of the third quarter, Hardy completed a 58-yard scoring drive with a oneyard touchdown plunge that cut the Fox lead to 22-12.

On the ensuing kickoff, Fauntleroy extended the Foxes lead to 28-12 on a 76-yard touchdown run.

Later in the third quarter, Fauntleroy continued to thrill the crowd as he ran around the defense for a 44yard touchdown.

In the final quarter, the Tigers added a 75-yard touchdown catch from Hardy to Pierce. That score cut the lead to 36-20.

Sensing a potential Tiger rally, the Foxes increased their lead to 44-20, during the ensuing kickoff as Rose completed a reverse play for a 75yard touchdown.

Although the Tigers managed a Hardy-to-Adian Ryan eight-yard touchdown with 3:25 left in the game, the Foxes scored the final touchdown on a Fauntleroy 14-yard touchdown run.

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Washington and Lee downs Northumberland, gets fourth victory Richard Leggitt Behind a stout defense; the running, passing and receiving of Jarret Sumiel; the running of Kewan Dameron, the receiving of Carson Bell and the passing of Cullen Bell, Washington and Lee High School notched its fourth win of the year, a 35-14 homecoming victory over Northumberland High School.

The Washington and Lee defense had two interceptions and a number of tackles behind the line of scrimmage to halt the progress of the Northumberland offense. Defensive stars included Ramani Goode, Stevie Preston and D.Q. Bunns.

“The game started kind of slow,” said Washington and Lee Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis. “But the defense played a good hard game and that helped get us going. They are playing some good ball right now.”

“I was proud of the defensive performance as a unit,” said W&L Coach Todd Jones. “Each player is understanding their role and doing their job. They were reading their

keys and flying to the football. The defense made some big stops early and put our offense in good positions to score. The defense is playing with effort and desire right now.”

Jarret Smuiel was making plays all over the field. On defense he had an interception and a pass break up. In addition, the speedy defensive back and receiver caught passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns, rushed for 61 yards and also threw a touchdown pass to Carson Bell.

“Jarret Sumiel is a tremendous athlete. He can run the football and catch it,” Jones said. “Jarret also showed that he can throw the football and that gives us another wrinkle on offense.”

Dameron had 87 yards and two touchdowns, Carson Bell had 77 yards receiving including a 39-yard touchdown. Carson’s older brother, Cullen, had 116 yards passing plus, he rushed for 20 yards and two touchdowns.

“Cullen Bell ran the ball hard between the tackles and got tough yards in the middle that helped balance our running game,” Coach

Jones said. “He did a great job with the play action passing and found the open receivers.”

Coach Jones had special praise for the W&L offensive line.

“I thought our offensive line came off the ball and opened up some running lanes for us,” he said. “These guys don’t get a lot of recognition, but work hard in practice to get better each week.

“Joseph Fulcher had a very athletic interception and a catch on a two point conversion. I was most proud of his blocking on offense that help lead the way for us to get to the perimeter.

Joseph is leading by example and doing the little things to help this team win.”

The Eagles went scoreless in the first quarter, as did Northumberland.

The Eagles scored 35 points in the remaining quarters.

Northumberland did not score until the game was well in hand for W&L. The Eagles play Friday at Rappahannock High School, and then are at Essex and at home against Colonial Beach.

KGHS Foxes volleyball remains undefeated in Conference 19 Leonard Banks Sports Editor After establishing a 6-0 4A Conference 19 volleyball record, the topseeded King George High School Foxes are riding higher than ever.

With two games left in the regular season, the Foxes have a strong chance of capturing the number-one seed in the upcoming conference tournament.

Along with a versatile cast of athletes, the Foxes’ chances for postseason play outside of the conference tournament are strong.

On Oct. 15 at King George High School, the Foxes made short work of the Caroline High School Cava-

liers. The Foxes used their front row to dominate the Cavaliers in three sets (25-8, 25-16, 25-11) in just 50 minutes.

Game 1 King George ran a clinic on the Cavaliers in the first game, as they began the contest with a 10-1 lead.

Soon after, the Cavaliers managed a mini-rally that cut the Foxes lead to 16-7. As fate would have it, the Cavaliers would eventually falter by committing six passing errors and yield to the wrath of Micala Peterson and Sidney Mrotek. The duo combined for four kills during a 8-0 run. King George eventually forced the Cavaliers to commit a passing error that

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Foxes Andrea Wine, Abbey Davis, and MiCala Peterson celebrate one of many aces scored against Caroline. closed game one out.

Game 2 The Foxes feasted on the Cavaliers’ weak back row. As a result, the Foxes opened with a 6-0 run that featured three kills, two aces from Abbey Davis and three Cavalier passing errors.

Midway through the game, the Foxes had a 13-7 lead. After a series of point exchanges it was apparent the Cavaliers would never eclipse their deficit. Eventually, King George won the game on Cavalier passing errors.

Game 3 In the face of a 2-0 deficit, the Cavaliers attempted a build on a 3-2 lead; however, the Foxes front four, led by Peterson, decided to put their conference rivals out of their misery quickly. After a series of long runs, which included a 10-6 burst near the end of the contest, the Foxes defeated the Cavaliers, 25-11.

King George statistics: Abbey Davis, 18 assists; MiCala Peterson, 9 kills; Madi Koban had 4 aces, 6 kills and 2 blocks. Other contributors for the Foxes were Elimma Aguolu (4 kills) and Jonnae Usher (3 kills).

On Oct. 22, King George will host Chancellor and on Oct. 27, the Foxes host James Monroe in their final regular season match of the season.

Foxes place high in Fredericksburg All Area Cross-Country Meet Staff Report On Oct. 14 at Fredericksburg Christian School, the King George High School cross-country girls’ and boys’ teams took their endurance terrain skills to another level.

In addition to the second-overall male runner medal with a time of 16:17, Jacob Watson led the boys’ team to a first-place finish (71).

In addition, three other King George varsity runners won top-20 medals. Team-wise, with a score of 55, it was a narrow win against conference rival Chancellor High School.

All told, the girls’ and boys’ varsity and junior varsity teams combined to bring home 17 individual place medals.

In spite of the absence of several key male members, runners such as James Peed, Brian Greeley and Jarod Brem stepped up to fill the void.

“The team is progressing according to plan, and starting to form a tight bond that is adding to their motivation, and skills to win,” head coach Paul Koepfinger said. “We answered a lot of questions about our ability — and quieted some of our critics today. But there is still a lot of work to be done to attain the goals that we had set at the beginning of the season.”

For the girls, Aubrey Wingeart had a third overall time of 20:09, while Hannah Koepfinger placed fifth with a time of 20:15.

The girls placed five runners in the top 20 (Wingeart, Koepfinger, Brooke West, Maddie Amos and Molly Desque). As a team, the Lady Foxes easily outdistanced Chancellor by more than 20 points to win first place (55).

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Junior varsity results The Foxes junior varsity girls won easily by placing their top five (Rebecca Tidwell, Briana Green, Sam Tritt, Erin Baker and Cori French) in the top 10 in the race.

As for the boys, they finished second and were led by Sam Larsen, Dylan Teaford and Michael Habgood.

“The depth of the Foxes junior varsity lady’s team rivals that of the varsity ladies,” Koepfinger said. “There is no easy day and any number of the junior varsity ladies could easily step up to varsity if needed.”

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Muzzleloader Season pick up some Germanna launching commercial good gear and remember to be safe applications drone training at Daniel Fall is in the air. A few nights with temperatures hovering just above the freezing mark have reminded hunters the best time to be in the woods in search of a whitetail deer is around the corner as Oct. 31 is opening day.

In anticipation of the opening of muzzleloader season, it is appropriate to bring to light a few items that could help hunters enjoy success and the fruits of their labor this season.

For nearly 20 years, I have hunted with an inline muzzleloading rifle in our area. These handy tools have changed much during that time.

Tony Knight is said to be the pioneer of modern muzzleloading and his product is the first one I purchased.

Many deer were brought home to the freezer because of his ingenious invention.

However, I also have used a variety of other brands of smokepoles in various field tests throughout the years. Each had attributes I enjoyed thoroughly and some I did not. I can say without much hesitation the one that gets a big thumbs up in all the right categories is the CVA Wolf.

The rifle is incredibly accurate with many of the various bullets and loads I have tested, and the two Wolf models we use never misfired. The Wolf

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estly, sitting still in a stand or staying out for hours in the rain is not much fun. Enter Frogg Toggs. They market a few different products that work great for hunting or fishing in the rain. Their Pro Action Suit is breathable, windproof and waterproof. The rain squalls we had on opening day of archery season were no problem for this product. I purposely put paper and my cell phone in the jacket pocket to see if they would get wet.

They did not.

Last, I just heard about a great product that hit the market for hunters. Hi Mountain Seasonings are well known for their jerky seasonings and sausage kits. Throughout the years, I have used quite a bit of their products to the delight of those in my house and various social events I’ve attended. The company recently alerted me they now have a hot dog kit.

The Hi Mountain kit has no MSG, nitrates or soy protein. This means most people with allergies can eat them. However, because they don’t have additives, they must be eaten within three days or frozen This season, please be safe in the woods. Remember the rule about blaze orange. You must wear blaze orange while muzzleloader hunting until you are at your final destination (tree stand or stationary hunting location).

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Depending on the configuration you can pick up a rifle for as little as $168 or take the price and features up to a little more than $400.

When muzzleloader season arrives, I hunt as often as I can. The deer move the most during the twoweek window around the rut and I believe in “getting while the getting is good.� So, even if it is raining, I head to the woods with my rifle in hand. I don’t mind getting a bit wet but hon-

Staff Report Business drone use is a trend that isn’t likely to fade away. Current commercial uses for unmanned aerial vehicles include the monitoring of agricultural crops, photographing real estate and managing wildlife. Among those in the works are Amazon’s plans to use drones for deliveries. There has also been discussion of using solar-powered drones capable of remaining aloft indefinitely to beam WiFi signals to the ground to provide sparsely populated areas with Internet access.

According to Fortune magazine,

by July of 2015, there were over 500 businesses in the U.S. cleared by the FAA to operate drones for commercial purposes.

An industry study recently predicted that by the year 2025, the commercial use of drones could add $82 billion and 100,000 jobs to the U.S. economy.

Locally, Germanna Community College will begin using drone flyovers to help Cedar Mountain Stone monitor progress at its Mitchells Quarry. The first flyover, on a date yet to be determined this fall, will take place during a blast at the quarry.

According to Ben Sherman, a Germanna Center for Workforce Busi-

ness & Career Coordinator based at the GCC Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper, the drones will be doing aerial photography for photogrammetry and using two-dimensional photos to make a 3D point cloud to model progress at the quarry. The goal will be to determine the amount of stone removed. This will allow Cedar Mountain Corporation to more closely monitor the amount of material being extracted from and ultimately sold by the quarry.

This will be part of a new Germanna Community College Center for Workforce program focusing on training in commercial applications for drones.

Students will learn how to maintain drones and how the actual programming works—how to down-

load information and process it, as well as the necessary flying skills.

The Federal Aviation Agency is expected to require increasing levels of training and certification for those who fly drones for commercial use to earn certification, due to safety concerns.

Germanna had already been providing classes primarily for drone hobbyists, including basic flight training and even teaching middle school children to build their own drones using a 3D printer. “Now we’re going into business and construction applications,�

Sherman said.

He said Germanna’s Center for Workforce is prepared to help local businesses navigate evolving federal and state drone regulations.

Outdoors Report bucktails, large crankbaits and sassy shads.

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Ponds — Pond action for crappie is very good. Medium minnows are the choice bait.

Motts Run Reservoir — Fishing at the reservoir slowed down some this past week. However, the crappie fishing picked up. Once the temperatures drop a bit more, then fishing will take off again. Lots of good sunfish were caught.

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Saltwater — Reports of plenty of nice bluefish and some rockfish this past week. The bluefish were definitely biting, and the rockfish are biting in the lower bay as well.

Hunting Archery picked up some this week

for deer. We had reports of more deer sightings and the pre-rut has begun.

Deer are moving around more. If you can find oak-bearing acorns this year, park your tree stand nearby.

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Get your home fall and winter ready with 5 simple projects If boots, a warm hat and a tunedup snow blower are the only items on your winter preparation list, your home maintenance plan may need a makeover. These simple home maintenance projects can help lower your energy bills, prevent more costly repairs and/or increase the lifespan of your home.

1. Heating & Ventilation — Examine your fireplace and chimney system to ensure that no soot or creosote has collected. Any cracks or voids could potentially cause a fire.

Before you turn the furnace or boiler on, replace the air filter and hire a professional to inspect the unit more thoroughly. These steps will improve the efficiency and life of your furnace and will ensure stable indoor air quality.

2. Seal Windows and Doors — If not properly sealed, windows and doors can be a major culprit for heat loss. To keep the warm air inside, inspect the weather-stripping around your home’s windows and doors for leaks, rot or decay. Repair or replace structural framing, and caulk inside and out, if necessary.

3. Insulate well — One of the easiest and most effective defenses against heat loss is proper insulation. Prevent cold drafts from entering and the loss of heated air through basement headers, which, when left exposed, can make your furnace work harder. Look for a moisture-resistant product offering high thermal performance, such as Roxul Comfortbatt insulation. This

These two figurines are Staffordshire jackfield spaniels that belong to a family in the lower Northern Neck. They have come through several generations, and are in excellent condition.

The term Staffordshire, when applied to dogs, usually conjures the image of the white spaniel figurines, often decorated with splotches of copper or black paint, but another form also was prevalent during the 19th century.

The black Henry Lane types that we Hull have here, were being made parallel to the white ones, and are less common than the white ones. Whereas the white ones were made of Plaster of Paris formed into molds, the black ones are of a brownish red base, usually decorated with specks of gilt or gold leaf on the bodies and on the neck and chain around their necks. In the case of these two, the gold leaf largely has been worn away.

Each of these dogs was one of a pair, and although they both are fine examples of their type, their value is diminished by not being complete in pairs.

In the pair, one should be facing left and the other right. The internet

type of mineral wool insulation makes installation simple. All that’s needed is a serrated blade or bread knife. Cut the batt to fit the cavity and press into place. The insulation will help improve energy efficiency as soon as it’s in place and provide savings over the lifetime of your home. Comfortbatt can also be used to top or replace old attic insulation. Aim for an R-50 or a depth of 16 inches.

4. Backyard Care — Save your property from potential damage by trimming overgrown trees and shrubs to prevent ice-laden branches from thrashing against electrical wires and your home’s exterior.

Drain/shut off any exterior faucets and sprinkler systems to prevent

freezing. Ensure rain or snow drains away from the house to avoid foundation problems.

5. Roof and Gutters — Inspect your roof for shingles that are warped, damaged or even missing to prevent a future leak. Use roofing cement and a caulking gun to seal joints where water could penetrate, such as around the chimney, skylights or vent pipes. Make sure that your gutters and downspouts are securely fastened. Downspouts should extend at least five feet away from the home to prevent flooding.

When it comes to preventative maintenance, a little time and effort can save thousands in energy costs and repair bills over the lifetime of your home.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

Creative ways to recycle leaves Leaves cascading down from trees indicate the arrival of autumn. However, colorful and aweinspiring autumn leaves can be a hazard if left to lie on the ground too long.

Fallen leaves form a dense insulator to protect trees’ roots and prevent competing plants from growing. Decomposing leaves also provide nutrients for the tree.

But wet leaves can be a safety hazard and leaves left on the lawn through the winter can pose a threat to the grass. These are just a couple of reasons why so much effort is placed on leaf clean-up in the fall. The following are some creative ways to recycle leaves that fall from your trees in the weeks to come.

Mulch Shredded leaves can make for a great amendment to fertilizer for garden beds and even the lawn.

Leaves lying on the grass can be mulched into small pieces with a mulching mower so they don’t choke the blades of grass. Leaves also can be broken down with a string trimmer, a leaf blower that has a vacuum function or a commercial shredder/chipper. Add the shredded leaves to a compost pile or use them to fill container plants before adding regular potting soil.

Insulation Collect leaves to mound over delicate perennial plants and shrubs.

The leaves will add more warmth to the soil and may help plants make it through harsh winters. Just remove the leaves slowly when spring arrives so that the soil underneath can get the sunlight and water it needs to thrive. Leave some leaves in the yard so that animals can use them

as nesting material and line their dens for the winter.

• Stuffing: Create whimsical scarecrows as part of your autumn decoration scheme. Gather older clothes that you no longer use and stuff the sleeves of shirts and the legs of pants with leaves, which are less expensive and easier to come by than straw. Use a few pieces of straw around the neck and hand areas of the scarecrow for visual effect. Tie off with twine and display your scarecrow.

Bedding Chicken owners can use fallen leaves as bedding in their chicken coops. Dry leaves also may create more comfortable and drier conditions for goats and other livestock.

Goats may look to recently fallen leaves as a nutritious food source.

Gather the leaves and let the goats munch before you further rake and compost the leaves.

Decorations Natural leaves can be used as decorations both inside and outside a home. String freshly fallen leaves together and wrap them around a grapevine wreath for a rustic door decoration. Leaves can be placed in clear vases and put on display for a cheap way to showcase some autumn color. Preserve favorite leaves with a lamination machine or by sealing them between heated sheets of waxed paper. Cut out the leaf shapes and use for hanging window decorations.

Recreation Leaves have long been favorite toys for children, who eagerly await jumping into large piles of fallen leaves. Fill paper bags with leaves and draw a target on the front. Let kids test their skill aiming for the targets. Children can camouflage their clothing with leaves and masking tape and have a more intense session of “hide and seek.”

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offers many opportunities to try to find possible mates to each of these.

As singles, they should not be too expensive.

A pair similar to the large ones is worth $300, but a single would be less than half that amount. The smaller single one is worth $80, and if paired the two should be worth $200.

As with most Staffordshire, the values are less than what was prevailing a generation ago. Staffordshire of all types, both figurines and tableware, reached a peak in the 1980s, and has

experienced a price decline thereafter. These pieces are good examples, and are worth the effort to try to find a mate for each of them.

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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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Montross: Fall Fest set for Oct. 29-31 From page 1 Kings Hwy. Friday evening is packed with events. The winner of the pudding contest will be named at the Museum at 6 p.m.

Boys and girls ages three and under will compete at the Washington and Lee High School starting at 6 p.m., for the title of Little Mister and Little Miss Montross. The winners will ride in the Fireboat float in Saturday’s parade. Northern Neck Chevrolet will host Friday Night Under the Lights from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31, packs the fun in with three-mile race, pet contest, sidewalk art contest, and music on the old courthouse steps. Also on tap

are candle making, trick-or-treating and, as always, the Fall Festival Parade.

The YMCA will host a kids zone located in the Bank of Lancaster paring lot. There will be fun and games for the kids and Westmoreland Sheriff ’s office will be conducting kid’s fingerprinting for parent packages in case their child ever goes missing.

The hospitality station will be located at H&R Block. Attendees can go in cool off and tend to personal needs. Parking will be identified during the festival. There will be no on street parking during the festival on Saturday from 7 am to 4 pm.

Route 3 will remain open except during the parade.

Mayor R. David O’Dell Jr. may be gone in body, but his spirit lives on in Montross, serving posthumously as the parade’s grand marshal.

The long-time mayor was 71 when he passed away last December, having served as mayor since 1999 and on the town council for 35 years.

The old Courthouse lawn will be the center stage for awards, bands and other public interest events.

Prizes for the parade and festival awards will be announced at 3 p.m., The Festival will wrap up with trick-or-treating in town limits and trunk-or-treat at the O’Gara Facilities, both from 6-8 p.m.; as well as a bonfire and free movie at the Inn at Montross and Westmoreland County Museum.

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Lonnie Phillips has sold the 7-Eleven on Colonial Avenue that he has run for more than 40 yeear. The new owners will take over in November.

Colonial Beach’s 7-Eleven to change hands Richard Leggitt Lonnie Phillips, a Colonial Beach businessman who has operated the local 7-Eleven for 41 years, has sold the store on Colonial Avenue that is one of the town’s most popular gathering places.

The announcement of the sale saddened many Colonial Beach residents. Locals have been flocking into Phillips’ store to get gas, a hot cup of coffee, a newspaper or a snack for four decades.

And, Phillips, who loves to hear a funny story or tell one, has greeted everyone with a laugh and a smile.

In Colonial Beach, Phillips has been the man to see if you want to check on the latest results of the

Nationals, Capitals, Wizards or Redskins, since he stays up late at night watching ball games, despite his early morning duties at the store.

“My wife says I would watch two ants race across the floor,” he said.

Phillips said he hasn’t made definite plans for the future.

“I love this town and I am not going anywhere,” he said. “Owning this store has been a wild ride, but it is time for something else, although I don’t know what just yet. I just thought it was time. I’m not sure what I am going to do now, but I will do something.”

The sale price was undisclosed.

Phillips said the new store owners are from Maryland and that they will take control of the local landmark on

Nov. 3.

“They are a nice young couple.

I hope everybody will be as good to them as they have been to me,” Phillips said.

Phillips arrived in Colonial Beach in 1970. He met his wife Linda in the town and they have raised four children.

They have children and grandchildren living in Colonial Beach and beyond “Family, that’s everything,” said Phillips.

And his customer service at the convenience store also has been one of his trademarks. If people need advice, guidance or a helping hand, Phillips is there.

“I enjoy my customers. I have a blast,” said Phillips. “I wake up happy every day.”

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Colonial Beach School Board voted at its Oct. 14 meeting to approve Rodriguez Ripley Maddux Motley (RRMM) Architects’ proposal for architectural services for the new elementary school. The board will began negotiations with RRMM pending the approval of the bond issuance from Virginia’s Public School Association.

Oct. 15 was the deadline for changing the amount of the town’s request for funding for the new elementary school or to withdraw the request. Bond sales are expected around Oct. 27. The VPSA will notify

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Although the school has not solicited or put out a Request For Proposal for a manager, Curtis Elswick, Vice President and Regional Executive for Skanska Integrated Solutions, pitched his company’s services to the board on Oct. 14.

Elswick said his company can keep the project on schedule by managing the budget, can handle work order changes, will make quick decisions and will offer monthly or weekly updates to school officials.

Skanska has overseen $3.8 billion in K-12 construction projects.

Elswick said he has worked with Davenport many times, as well as the architects with RRMM. Skansa boasts that it saved $1 million for Richmond County Public Schools,

$5 million for Montgomery County Public Schools and $4 million for Dickenson County Public Schools.

Elswick estimated costs to Colonial Beach would run $200,000. Contracts are offered on a pay-per service basis or a “lump sum” contracted price.

School Board Chairman Tim Trivett, thanked Elswick for his presentation.

Trivett said, “Dr. Newman will get back with you after we discuss it. We are in the early stages, we need to see where we are going.”

In the mean time preparations have begun on the demolition of the old school. A section of the overhang that lead from Town Hall (the old primary building) to the back side of the main structure, has been removed.

Demolition of the old cafeteria was scheduled for last week.