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Sisson, Brabo compete for At-large supervisor’s seat in King George Phyllis Cook Dahlgren Supervisor Ruby Brabo is challenging At-Large incumbent Supervisor Dale Sisson in the Nov. 3 election. The Board of Supervisors is a fivemember board with staggered terms of four years for each member with three new terms beginning on Jan. 1, 2016. The board is a policy-making body under state law and positions are part-time, with professional administrators hired for the hands-on work of implementing policies set by the governing body. Profiles of the two At-Large supervisor candidates appear below. Ruby A. Brabo Brabo, 47, moved to King George in 2006 from Germany, where her spouse had an overseas military assignment in Kitzengen. Prior to that, she resided in Stafford County for seven years. She was elected as the Dahlgren District supervisor in 2011.
“In 2012, I made a commitment to serve the Dahlgren District to my best ability. These past four years
Brabo have been incredibly enriching and have affirmed that I have a passion for serving my constituents,” Brabo said.
State to hold public hearing in King George on draft oil and gas drilling rules Phyllis Cook The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking public comment on amendments to strengthen its existing regulations to govern drilling for oil and gas in this part of Virginia. A public hearing will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, at the University of Mary WashingtonDahlgren campus, located behind the Walmart shopping center on the west side of U.S. 301. The amendments address the current practice of natural gas extraction referred to as “fracking.” Fracking is the method of drilling for natural gas via 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.
Instead of running for re-election to the Dahlgren seat, she instead decided to seek the At-Large position. “I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to meet and hear from the citizens of all four districts. They want to be heard. They want someone to understand their issues and consider their ideas. They want someone who will work with them to resolve those issues and respect their input,” Brabo said. Brabo is calling for a focus on using King George’s historical treasures to lure tourists to the county as part of an Economic Development Strategic Plan. Increased tourism dollars, she says, will help finance the county’s infrastructure needs. She has pledged to give voters a voice in setting government policy. “I promise to always treat you with respect,” she said. “For our citizens – to be heard, for our community – to enjoy a healthy quality of life, and for our county – to protect and preserve our rural character.” Brabo earned an Associate’s degree from Rappahannock Community
College in 2010. From 2001-03 she worked as a sales manager with the military division of Nestle. From 1998-2001, she was district manager, military division, with C. Lloyd Johnson. During her tenure on the board of supervisors, Brabo created and held annual candidate information workshops jointly with Registrar Lorrie Gump and Renee Parker, who previously served on the school board. The board of supervisors has appointed her to the Potomac Watershed Roundtable, the Northern Neck Tourism Commission, and the Dahlgren Joint Land Use Study Policy Committee, and to the Dahlgren Museum Board. She was appointed the alternate on the Civilian-Military Community Relations Council and also served from 2012-14 on the Ralph Bunche School Advisory Committee. Gov. Terry McAuliffe appointed Brabo to the Local Government Advisory Committee to the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council, in 2014. She recently won appointment to the
Brabo’s community service includes times as a Smoot Library trustee and as a charter member on the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation board.
Dale W. Sisson, Jr. Sisson, 45, is a King George native who has spent all but a three-yearstint of his life here. He won election as the county’s At-Large District supervisor in 2003 and now serves as the board’s vice chairman. He has served as chairman or vice-chairman for seven of his 12 years on the board. “Over the last 12 years, I have had the honor of serving as the At-Large member of the Board of Supervisors. Under my leadership, King George County has made major strides in achieving fiscal success, performed major infrastructure upgrades, and assembled a top-notch county staff. Our rural character has not only been maintained but enhanced, and new economic development opportunities have been realized. All of this while keeping King George County’s taxes among the lowest in the region,” Sisson said. Sisson said the three most important issues in this race are preservaSee PROFILE, page 4
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CCE Specialties up and running in industrial park Phyllis Cook
Photo by Leonard Banks
Fox cross-country standouts, Brian Greeley (left) and Brooke West (right) were honored as the 2015 King George High School Homecoming King & Queen.
Caledon Art and Wine Festival set for Nov. 7
CCE Specialties, LLC, a new business in King George, is up and running in the King George Industrial Park. The project was first announced by the King George board in April. Since then, the company has moved into the former warehouse occupied by American Glass. “They have done a wonderful job with the addition of over 12,000 square feet of Class A office space. The company currently has See CCE, page 4
Melson first to complete hybrid EMT program in VA Staff Report
Staff Report Caledon state park is hosting its annual art and wine festival on 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, rain or shine. The event takes place on the front lawn and the adjacent visitor center. The picnic shelter and gift shop will be open and hay wagon rides will be available for the kids. Visitors are invited to enjoy a fall day at the park and see area artisans’ unique creations while enjoying tastings of wine from area vineyards. Attendees can get a jump on holi-
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The draft regs for the Virginia Department of Mines Minerals and Energy (DMME) call for numerous changes to the existing regulations for this part of the state, referred to as “Tidewater,” which includes the localities in the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula and areas further south. Regulation amendments include the following: • Applicants must list of all ingredients to be used in any hydraulic fracturing operations, including those for which trade secret protection is requested. • Prior to accepting an application, DMME and Department of Environmental Quality to convene a pre-application meeting to ensure the potential drilling applicant is See fracking, page 4
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees and the Council for Rural Virginia.
Aof attendees at last year’s Caledon Art & Wine Festival enjoyed sampling wines and barbecue and other specialty foods, as well as seeing what the area’s finest artisans had to offer. day shopping while sampling local wines. Great food will also be for sale. A commemorative wine glass is included with the price of tasting. Admission for wine-tasting is $10
per person (21 and older - everyone must have ID to taste). The festival is free for non-tasting guests, but a $5/vehicle parking fee applies to all. Coolers and outside food are not
permitted within festival grounds. For more information: http:// www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ caledon or call the park office: (540) 663-3861
Kim Melson is the first person in the Commonwealth of Virginia to successfully complete a new “hybrid” EMT program that combines both eLearning and inhouse/hands-on training. This non-traditional EMT program was developed and offered over the summer by LifeCare Medical Transports of Fredericksburg. Kim Meslon has been co-Leader of the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Service Support Team since 2010. She has served as a junior adviser, chaired several fund-raising projects and served on various committees for the squad. Being a mother of four and wife to Rescue Chief Wesley Melson, it would have been hard to complete the conventional EMT training around her schedule. Typically, an EMT certification course requires students to attend more than 150 hours of in-house, instructor-led classroom edu-
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cation. This format often deterred many potential EMT candidates due to work or personal conflicts. LifeCare’s hybrid program utilizes an online learning system for the cognitive elements of the program, which offers more flexibility to fit with a student’s available time. Every Saturday, the EMT candidates attended mandatory training sessions and worked in teams to learn, practice and perfect their EMS lifesaving skills. “The ability to study and work on the cognitive portion, on my own time, made it more convenient than having to attend classes three or more times a week,” said Melson. “This allowed us to focus every minute in class on hands-on learning.” Sarah Emery, also with CBVRS, See Melson page 4
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I write in support of Dale Sisson for At-Large Supervisor. As both Commonwealth and County Attorney, I worked closely with Dale for many years on a wide range of issues. Dale is always prepared, knowledgeable and fair. In my experience, Dale always has the best interest of the county and our community in mind. I trust Dale Sisson and I am going to vote for him and hope that you consider doing the same. Matt Britton King George On Nov. 3, we have another election. Although it is not a presidential election, it is an important one in which you should use your right to vote. State and county officials depend on you to have a voice in your government. With that said, I hope you can “pull the lever” for me as your 5th District Supervisor, who represents Colonial Beach. Thank you for your support; hope to see you there at the polls. Larry Roberson Westmoreland County Dear Editor, Citizens for Non-Partisan Good Government in King George is a small but diverse group who take an active interest in county affairs, meeting regularly to discuss and debate county issues. We evaluate candidates for public office and may offer endorsements for citizens to consider in voting decisions. We base our endorsements of candidates from discussions with them at our Meet and Greet, their responses at civic forums, their commitment to public involvement, and responses to our questionnaire. We are pleased to offer these endorsements for Board of Supervisor. Ruby Brabo, At-Large. Supv. Brabo has distinguished herself in her first term on the Board by her outreach and responsiveness to the citizens. It’s clear to anyone who attends board meetings that she is very well-prepared and is totally focused on the issues. Her demonstrated fiscal conservatism with the county budget and her priority of creating an Economic Development Strategic Plan are especially noteworthy. Richard Granger, James Madison Mr. Granger has shown a sincere willingness and drive to serve his community, to work with others and to involve the public in county governance, seeking input and suggestions. His modesty and candor bring a much needed fresh perspective to county government. John Jenkins, Dahlgren. Mr. Jenkins has conducted a positive and forward-looking campaign. We’re impressed with his record of public service, including coaching in our schools and exemplary military experience. His educational background gives us the confidence that he will be a productive and respected member of the Board. Respectfully, Citizens for Non-Partisan Good Government in King George Warren Veazey, President During the recent King George NAACP forum, Dale Sisson said that serving on the Board of Supervisors was a “hobby.” Really? A hobby!? No wonder why KG faces serious challenges and why citizens question the county’s future under its current leadership. It’s also clear why we don’t have an economic development plan, why the ordinances are outdated, why there is no plan for increasing revenue other than to raise taxes, and why we have a reputation for not being businessfriendly to anything but franchises, big box stores, and cigarette outlets. If Mr. Sisson really wants to preserve the rural character of our county, as he repeatedly stated, this
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type of economic development is an odd way of going about it. The list of our challenges is long and include water rates/quality, fracking, congestion, education… but all Mr. Sisson can do is tout his “successes.” He kept the bond rates constant? Why do we have bonds in the first place? Because we have so much debt! Paying interest alone on our growing debt is a huge burden for everyone. There hasn’t been much public discussion during his long 12 years in office about this and the other issues we face. He won’t discuss concerns publicly, and chooses closed door or one-on-one tactics instead. Why? I believe Mr. Sisson when he says that supervision of the county is just a hobby for him. He proudly announced how he had received a promotion and would be working at the Pentagon in D.C. I hope my fellow citizens will consider voting for Supervisor Ruby Brabo who has committed to serving full-time as the At-Large Supervisor. It is clear she will continue to work hard to engage the community and thoughtfully work through the challenges we face, effectively communicating alternatives, and developing mutually-acceptable solutions to our growing problems. Holly Graf King George With the Local Election Day coming up fast, I’ve read a lot of opinion letters that were posted in King George County’s “The Journal”, regarding the upcoming “Supervisor At-Large” election. Most of what I’ve seen is that the current At-Large Supervisor, Dale Sisson, has the support of local politicians (i.e. Rob Wittman and Margaret Ransone), while the current Dahlgren District Supervisor, Ruby Brabo, has the support of most residents and businesses in King George County. However, there is one item that I haven’t seen brought up… the fact of Mr. Sisson’s recent government promotion that will more than likely require Mr. Sisson to travel more frequently. This will make Mr. Sisson less available to take care of King George County business than what he was able to do during his present term. My question to Mr. Sisson is… If you’re unable to be available for scheduled Board of Supervisor meetings, or to visit with local residents regarding their concerns due to your new work schedule, how can you honestly say that you would do a better job as an AtLarge Supervisor than someone who CAN give 100% availability to the residents/businesses of King George County? If Mr. Sisson truly cared more about the well-being of King George County than his own personal record (being an “At Large Supervisor” in the local community is one heck of a bullet for a federal employee’s fitness report (FITREP)!), he would graciously step down to allow someone else to step in, who is able to give that necessary time, effort and attention that ALL of King George County deserves! That “someone else” is, of course, Ruby Brabo. I dislike politics, for the most part. Prior to 2012, I had little to no part of local politics, due to the constant dysfunction and favoritism that I’ve seen throughout the years. Then, in late 2012/early 2013, I heard word of the possibility of fracking coming to King George County. When I saw advertised that a Town Hall meeting was being held specifically for this issue at the UMW Dahlgren facility, my wife and I attended, not knowing what we would be soon experiencing. We were both impressed with the fact that representatives from both the community and the fracking industry were present. It’s only when
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OPINION you bring people together from both ends of an issue that you can hope to achieve some sort of compromise. The event was well organized and was very informative. What also happened during this town hall meeting were residents who were present from neighboring districts, asking why the Town Hall meetings were always being held in Dahlgren. It turned out that, because it was Ruby Brabo who was organizing the Town Hall meeting, and that she was currently only the Dahlgren District Supervisor, she could only hold the Town Hall meetings within her district. With the election of Ruby Brabo as the “At Large Supervisor”, this would no longer be an issue! Town Hall meetings would then be able to held anywhere throughout the county. However, I just thought of something. The Town Hall meetings COULD have been held anywhere in the county prior to this IF the current “At Large Supervisor” had organized the meetings! Yes, organizing these events DOES take a lot of time and effort, and being able to organize all of the participating parties while holding down a full-time government position IS daunting! However, if the current At Large Supervisor couldn’t do this with his previous work schedule, how can he possibly think that he’d be able to perform the At Large Supervisor with a work schedule requiring more travel? Fellow residents of King George County, we need to have a person who can dedicate the time & resources necessary to accomplish the duties of our “At Large Supervisor”! We need to elect Ruby Brabo as our next King George County At Large Supervisor! Respectfully, John W. Perkins King George I never really paid much attention to local politics, which I am sure is true for many of you as well, until I started hearing about Dahlgren Supervisor Ruby Brabo. In listening to my coworkers and neighbors talk about issues Supervisor Brabo was raising, I started to become interested myself. I began paying more attention to newspaper articles and tried to find information online through the County website. There is definitely much room for improvement on that website if the County truly wishes it to be a source of information and user friendly. Last year I finally met Ruby in person. Just talking to her you cannot help but notice her passion for serving the community. What struck me in the course of the conversation was her willingness to have a true discussion. The fact of the matter is, Ruby’s goal for the past 4 years was to increase citizen awareness and engagement at the local level of government by sharing information and engaging in discussion with the residents of the community. She has accomplished that and to me that is truly representative government at its finest. That is why Ruby has my full support as she seeks the At-Large seat for King George County. Vote November 3rd for Ruby Brabo. Brian Feegle King George I am writing in support of Patricia Lewis for the “AT LARGE” seat of Westmoreland County School Board. “Trish” has been an unwavering advocate for our children. I have been in Westmoreland for 26 years and for all those 26 years I have known Trish to give tirelessly of her time to benefit the children of this county. I would be ashamed to compare the hours I have volunteered to the hours that Trish has put in as a volunteer. Some years, she almost single handedly organized our concessions for benefit and fund raiser for our kids in both Scholastic and rec-
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reational sports. She has continued this passion of volunteering long after her own kids have moved on. In addition, I know that years of experience spent in Richmond at the General Assembly with Senator Richard Stuart will be an asset to our board. Her background and knowledge of the legislative and budget process will certainly be valuable to Westmoreland County Public Schools. Trish is now using her skills as Office Manager of our beloved Westmorland State Park and has been in regular attendance at our School Board meetings as a concerned citizen. Her compassion for the welfare of our schools and the children in this county is beyond compare. Please vote Patricia Lewis for the “AT LARGE” seat of the Westmoreland County School Board. Sincerely, Cathy Reed Colonial Beach, VA Imitation is the greatest form of flattery and actions speak louder than words. It would seem that after publicly stating, for many years, it was unnecessary to receive citizen input and unnecessary to use social media, that Dale Sisson has recently had a change of heart as he attempts during the final hour to imitate Supervisor Brabo. For the past four years I have witnessed Dale Sisson’s dismissive and disrespectful attitude to include publicly name calling toward citizens at the Supervisor meetings, myself included. While Supervisor Brabo may not always agree with the citizens who offer public comment, she recognizes that they have made the effort to attend the meeting and therefore would like to be heard. She respects their right to an opinion even if it differs and she does not then chastise them for daring to question a decision. She understands that it is a citizen’s right to ask questions of their elected officials. She understands the meaning of the word “serve”. If you want a Supervisor that truly listens to the citizens and affords them common courtesy and respect, then vote for Ruby Brabo as the next AtLarge Supervisor of King George County. Regards, Mary Trout Jersey, VA I have lived in King George County for twenty eight years. During my tenure as Pastor of Potomac Baptist Church (PBC), I have witnessed Judy and her husband, David raise their children, Mallory and Chris, in the church, which Judy has been faithful in attendance, support, and volunteering in many areas of ministry. I have watched Judy care for the children of community residents as she drove a King George County School bus for many years, and I have watched as she served the citizens of our County working in the Commissioner of the Revenue Office for ten years in King George. She is a lady of Faith, Family and Integrity. A vote for Judy Hart on November 03, 2015, will be a vote for greater stability in our County, a vote for someone who has been faithful, strong, and a long time supporter of our community. VOTE for Judy Hart, for the Commissioner of the Revenue, King George County on November 03. Dennis L. Newton: Pastor PBC King George Judy Hart is running for Commissioner of the Revenue for King George County and I just want to let people who don’t know her what a wonderful woman she is. First, she comes from a fine King George family, she grew up here together with her husband David have raised two great
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kids who are now highly successful adults. I know her family from our church and know her entire family to be faithful Christian people of only the highest integrity. Judy is highly qualified for the office she is seeking as she worked for over twelve years in the Commissioner’s Office of both King George and Spotsylvania counties. During that time she worked on DMV records, real estate assessments, issued business licenses, and assisted taxpayers with a multitude of issues regarding taxation. In short, she is a highly competent candidate to be Commissioner. All of the folks working in our county revenue office have always been great to deal with, and Judy was no exception. I believe she has impeccable credentials, substantial experience, and the professional integrity
that is essential to be an outstanding commissioner. In my mind, Judy’s best qualification for this office is her servant’s heart. She truly cares for the people of this county, the county employees she serves with, and she has genuine affection for those she serves. I saw this when she helped me with my tax issues and I see it in her humble service to the people of our church. None of us like to pay taxes, but having Judy as our Commissioner of the Revenue will certainly make this essential duty as painless as possible. I give her my strongest possible recommendation, Paul Stanton King George Editor’s Note: More letters and opinions may be found on the Community Page 3
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Letters to the Editor I would like to take this opportunity to recommend Patricia Lewis for the At-Large position on the Westmoreland County School Board. Trish is a lifelong resident of Westmoreland County and has spent countless hours over the past twenty years investing in our schools. Trish has been a member of the county Little League Board, coached little league softball and helped with fundraising for our youth and student athletes. She plans to improve the professionalism our schools by giving straight forward answers, returning phone calls and emails in a timely fashion and visiting our schools and events. She will work hard to build a stronger and respectful relationship between the School Board and the Board of Supervisors. As a local building contractor, I understand the need for our schools to have a reputation of excellence. Often times the first thing parents who are considering moving to our county will ask is “How are your schools?” Electing Patricia Lewis for the school board will be one step in the right direction. Sincerely, Ben Hudson Montross In a previous letter to the editor, Dale Sisson was commended for maintaining the bond rating and keeping taxes low. KG County is more than $100 million in debt, continues to take on more debt, and all the while paying interest. The county is in this situation, because it doesn’t have a plan for the future. Yes, there are many needs, but to take on even more debt with bonds or increase taxes without a well thought out plan for allocation of funds is unconscionable. The board proposes earmarking funds raised from taxes for a “Reserve for Real Property Increase Expenditures to be Determined” or in laymen’s terms, yet another slush fund where funds can be allocated arbitrarily by the board. In a county where the supervisors have not updated the county strategic plans, have closed door meetings, and do not engage their constituents when making decisions, one has to wonder, “Is there a hidden agenda?” We need a board willing to make
investments in long term growth by doing what is needed to attract business. Whether it be writing a strategic development plan, or getting high speed internet at the business park, we need good jobs and an economy that isn’t based on cigarette outlets, dollar stores or baseball fields. We need improvements to county services like fire and rescue, roads, water, and internet. We need elected officials who are open, transparent, and push information to the citizens so they can weigh-in and provide their input to how they think the county should be developed and where citizen concerns will be heard and their opinions respected. From what I’ve seen from her record as the Dahlgren Supervisor, Ruby Brabo is the better person for the At Large seat on the Board of Supervisors. Joe King King George I have never participated in the political elections. I would like to participate this year by asking the citizens of this county to consider voting for Judy Hart for the position of Commissioner of the Revenue. I have known Judy for several years. She is a conscientious person. She has always been honest and kind. She has a “Hart” for this county and it’s citizens. Judy moved here when she was 4 years old. Her husband David is a life long citizen of King George. They have raised their children in this community as well. I feel that she understands how our community functions on a deep level. I believe she will bring that understanding to our Commissioner’s office. Judy has over 10 years experience in the King George Commissioner of the Revenue office and has been working in a neighboring county’s Commissioner of the Revenue office for the last few years. The experience in the larger county would serve our county well. Our community is growing and the Commissioner’s office will have to respond to that growth. There are also some areas in our county’s Commissioner’s office that could use some updating. Judy’s experience can make that happen easily and painlessly. It will be done with honesty and integrity.
I hope you will consider voting for this honest, compassionate woman that has a love for King George County. She will take good care of us! Sincerely, Pam Bramell King George On behalf of the Brabo Election Committee, we’d like to extend our deepest thanks to our many volunteers and supporters from this fine county and the region. Over the past year, Ruby Brabo and her team have been hosted by 12 groups or individuals at the incredibly successful Meet & Greet events. Over 400 citizens have attended, hearing Ruby’s stance on the current day issues and her plans for the future. Over 100 financial supporters have helped bring her message to every corner of this county, raising over $13,000! With those funds, we have been able to spread her message with signs, magnets, mailers, media advertisements, and her very popular Team Ruby T-shirts.Ruby and her volunteers have been door knocking every weekend for the past four months. It’s likely she’s knocked on your door! This ideal way to meet her neighbors has been one of the most successful parts of this campaign. How many times have we heard that she is the only supervisor who has ever knocked on their door? Too many to count. Ruby’s volunteers have been the backbone of her campaign, as it should be. Just as she has been saying for the past four years… it takes a community to plan smart, listen, discuss and compromise, and be proactive for the benefit of all. No one can, nor should, do everything on their own. King George citizens are excited for the future of King George, with fresh energy and ideas, and are solidly supporting Ruby. They know she is going to win the At-large Supervisor seat, and that she is going to help lead a more effective Board of Supervisors. Remember – Get Out and Vote on November 3rd! Respectfully, Sylvia Hudson Treasurer, Brabo Election Comm.
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Why does Ruby Brabo accept campaign contributions from people who sue King George County?* Isn’t that a conflict of interest? Ruby Brabo talks a good game but in the end her campaign isn’t about King George at all. It’s really just “A Ruby Thing” after all. * Brabo campaign October 15 financial disclosure form. Paid for and authorized by Steve Wolfe
I suppose this should be no surprise in today’s cultural & political world views, whereby a town or county’s local election seems to have become abridged by outside, big name political folk from both Richmond and Washington, peddling influence as to who we, the local people, ought to vote for. Henceforth, many concerns and questions arise here: like, yes; it’s a free country but nearing its life support; so, just because you can should you really stick your political voice on the local public scale? Because this suggests that Mr. Sisson is overcome by fear of a woman in Ruby Brabo defeating him regardless his time served as a supervisor. Moreover, his record apparently isn’t so great since outside help was procured, and thus raises even more concern as to behind the scenes just what may be a foot in potential promises made; and were they really free? All in all, this appears to be somewhat juvenile pushing someone that ought to be strong enough to be decided on their own laurels for good or bad; unless, the real purpose like in Margaret Ransone’s letter, is to upset enough local folk to forget Mr. Sisson election and thereby have us writ in Ruby Brabo’s name for Ms. Ransone’s office. Respectfully, G. Dunbar Moomaw Dahlgren I would like to urge the voters of KG county to show their support by coming out and voting on November 3, election day. Or, do an Absentee Vote before hand. I would openly like to declare my support of Judy Hart as a candidate for election as KG Commissioner of Revenue. She has lived in KG all her life and her friendship to many is of highest caliber. Aside from being intelligent, honest, and hard-working, Judy is extremely east to get along with. Knowing that Judy has worked in two Comm. of Revenue offices, I have the utmost respect for her. I believe she is qualified to run the office at full throttle and have an open door with care, and talk to the public, as she did in her past position in the office, being of great help iand explaining issues to the community, and in the future, letting the business owner’s understand what is expected of them to help run an office smoothly and in timely matter to meet all deadlines, and the daily operations to run the office. Judy has given back to her county, in the past she was a public bus driver, transporting young people to school, she is involved with her church and is financial secretary there. In the past we have been fortunate to have her in the office, now let’s vote her in to the position of the new KG County Comm. of Revenue. I sincerely hope that you as the voter will decided to vote for Judy, she is someone I can truly recommend with complete and total confidence. I believe Judy will run the CofR office in the utmost respect and professionalism. Melissa Rollins Business Owner, King George Re-elect JoAnn Ando for Commissioner of the Revenue
I am writing this letter to urge the citizens of King George County to re-elect JoAnn Ando as Commissioner of the Revenue. I have known JoAnn for quite some time and she is the most experienced and qualified person for the job. She has proven her leadership ability and has most recently been voted as President for the Tidewater District Commissioner of the Revenue Association. I have had the pleasure of working with her through our District Association and many other Commissioners groups. She has been a big help both to myself and other localities across the Commonwealth. She has the knowledge, experience and integrity it takes to be a Commissioner. You, the citizens of King George County are very fortunate to have such a capable and wonderful person to serve you. Susan M. Colley Deputy Comm. of Revenue King and Queen County I am writing in support of Jo Ann Ando for King George County Commissioner of the Revenue. Jo Ann and I have talked on numerous occasions on methods and programs we can use to help our constituents. I have found Jo Ann to be genuine, sincere, and very knowledgeable about the concerns of all citizens, and she has always worked with the other commissioners of the revenue in Virginia so that we can provide fair and equitable service to all taxpayers. In fact, Jo Ann was recently elected President of the Tidewater District of the Virginia Commissioners of the Revenue Association. I encourage all King George County voters to give their support to Jo Ann Ando at the polls on November 3rd. Sincerely, Thomas M. Blackwell Commissioner of the Revenue Essex County
SAVE THE DATE 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) 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! All proceeds benefit the Dahlgren Heritage Museum. For more info, visit www. dahlgrenmuseum.org or call (540) 846-3382.
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Caledon State Park is going to be spooky Friday Richard Leggitt King George’s Caledon State Park, known for its hiking trails, hardwood forests and bald eagles, will be spooky Friday. As part of its Halloween observance, the Potomac River state park will host the One-Eyed Zombie Terror Trail 5K. The race, which will benefit Special Olympics, is slated to begin at 4 p.m. The event will feature participants dressed as zombies chasing participants who are designated as survivors on wooded trails through the park at dusk. King George Deputy Sheriff Rod Shriver, a frequent organizer of Special Olympics events, will compete as a zombie. “It will be fun,” said Shriver. Shriver and others involved in the spooky race are
hoping for as many as 200 competitors. The race will start at Caledon’s picnic shelter. Entires are $20 for survivors and $25 for zombies. Participants can register at the park from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on race day. Those interested can call Caledon at (540) 663-3861 to have registration forms emailed to them. Sponsors of the event including Caledon State Park are the King George Family YMCA and the King George Sheriff ’s Office. Race rules call for the zombies to chase the survivors down and to try and pull flags off of them. There will be obstacles along the trail for both the zombies and the survivors including walls and minimazes. And, there will be food and drink for the competitors and prizes to the winners of zombie and survivors races awarded by ages.
joined Melson in the pilot EMT program and will take the final test soon to earn her certification. Like Melson, Emery was eager to enroll in this innovative pilot program, and she praised the hybrid format as being ideal for her busy schedule. “Although you must be very self-disciplined, the program allowed me to complete my course work on my own timetable,” Emery said. “If I had to sit in a classroom for hours of lectures, I would not have been able to take the course due to the other responsibilities in my life. The instructors were so knowledgeable and dedicated. I definitely give the course an A+!” According to LeRon Lewis, employee development manager of LifeCare Medical Transports, LifeCare looks forward to continuing the hybrid EMT program in the future, both in Fredericksburg and in other locations across the state. “I was very impressed with the comprehension level of the students in the hybrid EMT program, which is uniquely designed for all learning styles,” he said. “They applied their newly acquired knowledge from the online portion to the practical sessions on Saturdays. I am so proud of Kim and Sarah, along with their fellow classmates who want to help others by becoming EMTs.”
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Public service over politics Balanced, common-sense, and conservative government Preservation of King George’s rural character and heritage Sound and beneficial economic development Principle-based leadership with integrity and truth always At-Large Member of the King George County Board Of Supervisors since 2004 King George Native - KGHS Class of ‘88 BS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech 23 years of proven experience in industry and government as an engineer, project manager, and senior leader Keeps taxes low among lowest in the region Led major County infrastructure upgrades Brought the YMCA to King George County Paid for and authorized by Sisson for Supervisor
tion of the rural character and heritage of King George County, keeping tax rates low, and the provision of emergency services. “King George County’s combined professional and volunteer Emergency Services Department provides outstanding service,” Sisson said. “To maintain and expand upon this level of service, significant capital and operational investments will be required in both the short term and for the long haul.” Sisson graduated from King George High School in 1988. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech in 1992, and a Master’s degree in systems engineering from Virginia Tech in 2003. He is a 2008 graduate of the Federal Executive Institute and is pursuing a PhD in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University. He is the department head of the Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. From now through March 2016,
Navy, serving as the Director of Systems Engineering in the office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. During his tenure on the board of supervisors, Sisson has opposed requests for increased housing density and rejected out-of-character development. He led efforts to bring a YMCA to the county, pushed for construction of a new high school and stadium, construction of a new public safety building and expansion of the Smoot Library. Sisson represents the county on the George Washington Regional Commission, the Fredericksburg Regional Military Affairs Council, and as liaison to King George Fire and Rescue. He has also served on the Social Services board, as well as on the two joint land-use study policy committees for Dahlgren and Fort A.P. Hill. Sisson has volunteered with King George Parks and Recreation basketball and has coached Little League Baseball.
Fracking: Hearing in King George From page 1 aware of all state law and regulations pertaining to oil and gas drilling. The meeting must be open to the public in the locality for which the permit is sought, with prior notification to the locality. • Each permit application must include a groundwater baseline sampling, analysis and monitoring plan. The groundwater monitoring program will consist of initial baseline water sampling and testing followed by subsequent sampling and testing after setting the production
casing or liner. • Each permit application would require submission of an emergency response plan. • Various certifications required from the applicant, including agreement to comply with all local land use ordinances. To view the complete DMME draft regs, go to: https://www.dmme. virginia.gov/dgo/RegulatoryAction. shtml. The public hearing is one of three public hearings during DMME’s 60day comment period, which ends Dec. 5.
CCE: New business in King George industrial park From page 1 over 50 employees and has goals to add another 60 jobs in the next 24 months,” said Linwood Thomas, King George’s director of economic development. “This is a great success story for a warehouse that had been vacant for over seven years.” CCE Specialties provides service in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. It is a commercial contractor specializing in metal framing systems, drywall, acoustical ceilings, doors, and frames and door hardware installation. CCE Specialties relocated from Stafford to the existing 75,000 squarefoot building on a 10-acre lot in the King George Industrial Park. Last week a couple of county supervisors commented on the company and its office build-out, following their attendance at a recent open
house by the company. “Our newest industrial park client, CCE Specialties, moved into the old glass plant there and repurposed that facility, and it’s great to see they’ve invested over $1 million in bringing their facility online,” Vice Chairman Dale Sisson said. “It looks like a brand new facility inside. The quality of their office space is as good as you’re going to see anywhere. Their warehousing for the assembly space looks really good as well. They’re an international company doing work all over the world for the State Department.” Chairman Jim Howard also commented, “That’s going to be a great corporation for us. They’re an international firm and they are good at what they do. They’ve got some good international contracts with the State Department in the hundreds of millions, its big money.”
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Foxes cheerleading reign supreme
Leonard Banks Sports Editor The future for the Foxes’ field hockey program has the potential to be stronger than ever. This is especially true, when you consider the fact a number of players from both the junior varsity and varsity programs did not have experience prior to this year. In addition, both the varsity (Christine Middleton) and junior varsity (Ryan Braun) head coaches entered this season without experience. However, in spite of overwhelming adversities, both programs finished the season with respectable records. The varsity finished with a 6-9, 2-7 record, while the junior varsity (7-2-3) came within a game of playing for the conference junior varsity championship. On Oct 19, during a home nonconference game against Riverbend, the Foxes honored 11 varsity players on “Senior Night.” The Bears eventually defeated the Foxes, 2-1. With 15 minutes left in the first half, Riverbend’s Meredith Bush scored the first goal for the Bears. The Foxes responded with Alexis Sheehan scoring off an assist from Ashley Cooper with six minutes left in the first half. The Foxes held the 6A Bears to a 1-1 tie for more than 27 minutes into the second half. With two minutes left, Riverbend’s Cassidy Dodson scored off an assist from Cameron Carty to win it. King George goalkeeper Kyleigh Jenkins had a strong defensive performance, finishing with 13 saves. Results of the Oct. 26 first-round conference game were unavailable due to press deadlines. Fox junior varsity update On Oct. 20, James Monroe narrowly defeated the Foxes, 2-1. In the second half, the Yellow Jackets rallied to tie the game, 1-1. With 10 minutes remaining, the Yellow Jackets scored the final goal to advance to the conference junior varsity championship against Eastern View. The Foxes finished the season, third in the conference.
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The Foxes junior varsity field hockey team is growing the foundation for a successful future. “To finish with a better record against the top two teams in the
conference, shows promise for the future,” Braun said.
On Oct. 20, the defending conference champion King George High School varsity cheer team was victorious as it won its second consecutive conference championship. The Foxes blew away the competition (Eastern View, Caroline, Louisa, and Chancellor), separating themselves from second place by more than 30 points.
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King George competed with 2,000 runners in 11 different races while facing a number of 6A and 5A schools. There were three classes of varsity races (A, B, C) and two classes of JV races (1 and 2), and a middle school 4K
race that featured King George runners. The Foxes’ varsity teams competed in the B class and their junior varsity were featured in the No. 2 class. “Overall, we had more than 82 percent of the athletes turn in personal records for the day,” said crosscountry head coach Paul Koepfinger. “We came into the race with the goal of understanding the mental and physical challenges of racing in large, highly competitive meets and ended up producing six of 20 individual finishers — and one National Elite performance, as well as two teams in the top five of their races.” The junior varsity boys finished fourth out of 25 schools. Dylan Teaford (18th), and Thomas Melton (19th) finished in the top 20. As for the junior varsity girls, Cori French placed third overall, while the Foxes girls placed ninth out of a field of 24 teams. In spite of missing three of their top four runners, the varsity boys team finished 15th out of 25 teams. Foxes standout Jacob Watson had a National Elite performance, as he finished 27th overall in a time of 16:07. Competing without the speed of one their top five runners, the varsity girls team managed a fourth-place finish, just seven points away from a third-place trophy. Finishing in the top 20, were Aubrey Wingeart (5th) and Hannah Koepfinger (18th). The King George middle school 4K competitors featured Lilly Pallotti and Rebecca Tidwell. On Oct. 29, the 4A Conference 19 Cross-Country Tournament will take place at Chancellor High School.
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W&L downs Rappahannock 24-17 for fifth victory Richard Leggitt Washington and Lee High School used a stout defense and the running and passing of quarterback Cullen Bell to defeat Rappahannock High School 24-17 in Warsaw on Friday evening. It was the fifth victory for the rapidly improving Eagles. “We had a good defensive effort,” said W&L Coach Todd Jones. “There were many guys around the football all night. Guys were reading their keys and getting to the football.” “Cullen Bell had a great game running the football. He played a complete game for us,” Jones said. “Cullen is making big plays for us on offense and that has helped this team be successful.” Bell, Washington & Lee’s talented multi-sport quarterback, carried the ball 17 times for 142 yards and two touchdowns and found open receivers for 224 yards and another touchdown. He also had two interceptions. “I was happy with the way we were able to throw the football and that opened up the running game,” said Jones. “Rappahannock has a very physical football team and I
also thought our defensive line step up to the challenge. “I was proud of our linebackers and defensive ends. Stevie Preston, Curtis Adams, Joseph Fulcher and Garrett Oliff took on blocks and made tackles. And Sumiel and Goode came up from the secondary to help stop the ball carriers.” Jones also cited offensive receivers. Sumiel had seven catches for 107 yards and a touchdown, and Carson Bell had four catches for 97 yards. “They made some tough catches in traffic and across the middle. And the offensive line continues to improve and work hard,” Jones said. On offense, Kewan Dameron and Goode made critical blocks for W&L on the perimeter, and Darius Wood and Fulcher made plays to keep the chains moving. Kicker Alex Westall hit a 29-yard field goal in the first quarter. It was the second time the Eagles have defeated the Raiders this season, the only two losses Rappahannock has this year. Washington & Lee will face a competitive game against Essex High School this Saturday and then finishes the regular season on Nov. 6 at home against Colonial Beach.
Drifters defeat Indians on Senior Night Staff Report On Friday night at C. Wayne Kennedy Stadium in Colonial Beach, the Drifters defeated 1A East Conference 43 foe, Northumberland (3-5), 2621. Drifter quarterback Alonzo Turner led the offensive attack with 115 rushing yards on 10 carries. Lamar Lucas added 112 yards on 19 carries, including a touchdown. In addition, Anajai Lewis contributed 36 yards on seven carries and a touchdown. Happy with the “Senior Night” outcome, and an improved 2-6 record, Colonial Beach head coach Jeremy Jack said: “It was a tough gritty game, but a solid win nonetheless. We had a great effort from the entire team tonight -- everybody chipped in to give the seniors a great send off on senior night.” The Drifters said farewell to the following seniors: Kyle Walker, Brittany Singleton, Michael Mothershead, Cameron Headley, Mathew Griffith, Saki Lucas, RJ Brann and Benjamin Anderson. On Oct 30, the Drifters will host Lancaster. Game time is 7 p.m. On Nov. 6, the Drifters will travel to play Washington & Lee for their final regularseason game.
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KG Foxes take down Courtland Cougars Leonard Banks Sports Editor For nearly three quarters, King George held Courtland to a 19-0 shutout. The Oct. 23 varsity football homecoming game at King George High School ended with a 19-14 win versus the Cougars and a two-way tie in the 4A Conference 19 standings between Chancellor (5-3, 2-1) and King George (5-3, 2-1). Coming into the game, Foxes’ varsity head football coach Jeff Smith knew he had to overcome adversity — and the win against the current conference first-place Cougars (6-2, 2-1) confirmed King George is for real. “A lot of people said we couldn’t do it. All week long, our kids believed, and it goes to show what kind of team I have.” Currently, there are five conference teams mathematically eligible for a post-season regional berth. Will Clift’s 54-yard run set up a Luke Barnum four-yard touchdown run that gave the Foxes 6-0 firstquarter lead. In the second quarter, Clift extended the Foxes lead to 13-0 with a one-yard touchdown lunge. Clift’s touchdown was set up by a 40-yard punt return by Jordan Ailey. Along with a Isaiah White’s interception and a missed field goal, Courtland’s offense appeared lifeless. At halftime, Fox track and field standouts, Brooke West and Brian Greeley were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. In the third quarter, Clift recovered a fumble from the hands of Cougar running back Blair Lawson
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Known for his big play performances, Fox running back, Jordan Ailey (#5, right), eludes a Courtland safety, as runs for a 40-yard punt return. and completed the play with a fiveyard touchdown. With 14 seconds left in the third quarter, and facing a 19-0 shutout, the Cougars closed the quarter out with a Lawson 18-yard touchdown run. In the following quarter, with less than six minutes remaining, the Cougars cut the lead to 19-14 on a George Cheetham one-yard touch-
down run. The Cougars final attempt to rally with less than a minute left was shut down as Cougar quarterback Chet Wilbourne’s final attempt to score ended with an incomplete pass. After the game, King George celebrated its win with a version of the Green Bay Packers’ “Lambeau Leap” into the awaiting arms of hundreds
of faithful fans. “We knew that we were going to come out at halftime twice as hard as we did in the first half,” Clift said. “We executed and did what had to be done to get the win.” On Oct. 30, King George will host Chancellor. Game time is 7 p.m.
Foxes volleyball ceiling for potential has no limits Staff Report Standing strong with a 12-12, 8-0 record, the Foxes are more than just a formidable team. The conference top-seeded Foxes are getting better with each game they play. “We have not reached our potential, because there is no ceiling to our potential as a team,” head coach Jill Wine said. Most recently (Oct. 22), at King George High School, the Foxes de-
feated Chancellor in five sets (25-20, 23-25, 25-13, 23-25, 15-11) giving them a clean sweep of the Chargers for the 2015 season. “Yes, our team has improved considerably from last year, but remember our potential was just as positive in reaching these same goals last year but injuries befell our team and we weren’t able to achieve those goals,” Wine said. With Abbey Davis feeding Madi Koban, MiCala Peterson, Macken-
zie Miniouk and Andrea Wine, the Foxes front row has grown stronger, as they have pushed rival teams to their limits. The Foxes’ defense led by Brittney Morad in the back row has increased the team’s number of digs per match, averaging 23 in the four conference matches against Courtland and Chancellor. “As individual players, we can continue to get better by improving our skills in certain positions,” Wine said.
“As coaches, we can improve our coaching strategies and as a team, we can always work on more aggressive serving, better passing to set up more options for our hitters and better defense by covering our hitters.” Conference playoffs begin Nov. 1; team seeds, based on power points, have not been determined. Due to press deadlines, results of the Oct. 27 home game against James Monroe were not available.
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Youth Waterfowl Day goes off with a bang at Hog Island WMA Mark Fike Last Saturday, my daughter and I enjoyed our first visit to one of the VDGIF’s Wildlife Management Areas best known for waterfowling. Hog Island WMA is in Surry, about 2.5 hours south on the uppermost tip of a peninsula on the south side of the James River. We were drawn by lottery to hunt the famed piece of low-lying land on the youth/apprentice waterfowl weekend and were excited to have the opportunity. VDGIF describes the property as, “a mixture of flat, open land and pine forest interspersed with tidal marshes and controlled ponds. Intensive wildlife management on this tract includes a vast dike system to create impoundments that are seasonally drained and flooded to produce native plant foods for wintering waterfowl. Surrounding fields provide an additional food source in the form of annual agricultural crops.” In the pre-dawn darkness, we gathered with our guide, Brooke Philpy for the day. Well before dawn, Brooke led us down one of the many roads crisscrossing the property. Once he indicated the location we were to stop, we got out, divided up the gear and put some of it on his water sleds to drag it out into the marshlands. Brooke indicated where he wanted the decoys placed and where he wanted us to hide in the tall grass. He was in charge of four youth hunters with two of us parents accompanying
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The marsh was not deep but the black mud was sticky. him as backup. With all of us spread out evenly with our gear, it only was a matter of waiting for legal shooting light to
see if the birds would fly. It would be an hour before that time so we relaxed best we could while standing or sitting in the marsh. My daugh-
ter’s dog nudged my leg getting my attention. In the dark I could see her nearly white fur was no longer white. In fact, she looked like some-
thing out of a gun dog magazine with her camo vest on splattered with black mud waiting to go to work. Her face was even smeared
channel catfish and smallmouth bass are hitting small and medium minnows.
doing the same thing. This weekend is the last weekend for the reservoir to be open this season.
Motts Run Reservoir The Weekend Bassers had a tournament last weekend. King George was well represented with Eric Hovey and Damian Carroll taking second place. Bass anglers are finding fish in schools and getting their limits using minnows. Crappie anglers are
Saltwater There were plenty of nice rockfish this past week. With the new minimum size limit of 20 inches, there have been a lot of fish measuring just under 20 inches, but some nice fat keepers are caught at the correct size too. Other anglers are reporting some
decent rockfish action from shore along the lower rivers. Many are using sassy shad type baits, some are using spoons and others are casting crankbaits. Overall, the rockfish seem to be fewer or smaller size than 10 years ago, but that is anecdotal information. Hopefully the trend will turn around.
with some mud. I had to grin at the dog as she shook with anticipation. Just at the moment legal shooting was to begin, a flock of birds pitched right into the decoys with little calling. The far end of our party punctuated the early morning with the roar of gunfire and the youth made good on several of their shots by dropping birds. A few celebratory yells were heard and reloading began. The morning continued much like that with some very good calling done at the right moments by Brooke. He really showed his professionalism and abilities by calling back some wary birds and bringing them in range of the youth. Many ducks were bagged and even a few geese were brought in range to be taken home by the kids. Later, after we slogged back to the truck with our gear, we headed back to the office to get an introduction to the Lazer Shot that VDGIF had on display for the youth to educate themselves on safe hunting and firing situations. Also on hand were several hunter education instructors to supervise the youth as they shot clay pigeons. More firearms safety instruction accompanied the event with that activity. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the chance to get out to one of Virginia’s premier waterfowling WMA’s and hunt together. This hunt is one that I would personally recommend to anyone interested in waterfowling with their young hunter.
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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. 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 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.
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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. peace lutheran church Will hold its annual cookie walk and bazaar on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Participate in the “cookie walk” to select the cookies of your choice; visit the bake sale, vendors, white elephants; enjoy breakfast sandwiches prepared by the Men’s Group, and have a free cup of coffee or hot cider. Proceeds will benefit the mission and ministries of the church. 5590 Kings Hwy, KG.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Free Neighborhood Event. Trunk or Treat 7-8:30 p.m. Eagle Village Shopping Center. Sponsored by Highway Assembly of God.
Saturday, Oct. 31
4H Fancys Friends Dog Club to hold fundraiser bake sale & yard sale. 8a.m.-1p.m. at Cedar Hill Farm in KG.
Monday, Nov. 2
AARP meeting chapter 3195 will beet at KG Citizen’s Center with a pot luck lunch at Noon. Speaker will be Karen Richards from the KGSO.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Soup Exchange Luncheon. KGFamily Y. 11:30 a.m. Speaker will be Dr. Pallotti, with information about balance, falls and more. Hosted by the AOA group of the Y. Open to all ages 50 plus. Free.
LTN Celebrates October 2015 Love Thy Neighbor celebrated their October event with a Breast Cancer Awarenesss theme ~ pink was visible throughout the dining room with ribbons, stickers, flowers and table decorations. A special time was spent honoring those fighting this battle, survivors of breast cancer, along with family and friends who have lost loved ones. The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority ladies came with guest speaker, Minister PJ Hood sharing a moving and inspirational message along with their vocal group offering beautiful melodious songs of praise and worship. They also volunteer and helped with various tasks throughout the afternoon. What a blessing! Miss Tracey from the King George Church of God gave a Breast Cancer preview of free screenings available to those who qualify and meet the criteria. For eligibility screening and enrollment information, please contact your area’s HUB location: King George Church of God, Faith in Action Ministries, 8095 Kings Hwy, King George, VA, 540-775-
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2690, ext. 5. Various raffle prizes from mums and plants, fall décor salt/pepper shakers, tea towels, candy bowl, beautiful vase and picture, and wreath were given out to grateful recipients ….. LTN is grateful to all who donated gifts! Special thanks to the NARFE Credit Union for providing desserts for all the guests after enjoying a hot meal of Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes/gravy and fresh kale along with beverages of choice. The food pantry overflowed with fresh fruits, vegetables, breads and desserts. All this in addition to the normal breakfast, lunch, dinner and miscellaneous choices. Hygiene selections continue to expand as the need for these items increase each month……basic items we often take for granted are offered. Thanks to all regular monthly and new volunteers who came to help out with the event ~ whether setting up the dining room, serving meals, desserts and beverages or helping guests through the Food Pantry line with their groceries ~ LTN appreciates the love and support from their volunteers! Love Thy Neighbor continues to work on providing patrons with inspirational support, offer a healthy
meal accompanied by a visit to their food pantry for groceries of choice. Food/hygiene donations can be dropped off at the King George Citizen’s Center and/or the King George YMCA, both located on Rt 3. If you know of anyone who could benefit from LTN’s once a month Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen please share information with them: Love Thy Neighbor Community Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen Phone:(540)9409846. Email: kgc.ltn@gmail.com Website: www.kg-ltn.org Our Thanksgiving event will be held on Sunday, November 15th ……. please come join us!
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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. Washed Out: Antique Car Show, sponsored by People’s Community Bank. 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. Leedstown Resolutions Chapter, Nation Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will conduct two essay contests to students grades 5 through 12 residing in King Georg County. Students may be in public schools or home-schoolers. For students in grades 5 through 8, the American History Essay Contest title is “A colonial Family’s Reaction to the Stamp Act.” The topic is ”March 22, 2015 marks the 250th anniversary of the Stamp Act. Passed by the British Parliament in 1765, this new tax required all colonists to pay a tax on every printed piece of paper they used. The Stamp Act was viewed by the colonists as “taxation without representation.” Describe a Colonial family’s discussion about the new Stamp Act and what role it played in organizing the colonists against the British King and Parliament.” For grades 9 through 12, the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest is available. That contest title is ”Columbus and Lindbergh: A Journey Across the Atlantic.” The topic is ”Discuss the similarities and differences between Christopher Columbus‘ voyage to the new world and Charles Lindbergh’s first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. What effect did the 400 years between their accomplishments have on what each man hoped to achieve, the challenges they faced, and the skills essential to their success?” The essays must be delivered to the contest chairman by November 10th. Please contact me if you are interested and I will forward the rules of the contests to you. Barbara Segar, Chairman American History Essay Contest barbarasegar@wildblue.net 540-775-2092
L.E. Smoot Library Upcoming Events November Calendar: November 3: Foil Leaf Art Creations – 5 p.m. & 6 p.m., ages 15 and up. November 6: Friday night movie – 7 p.m.; movie is rated PG November 7: Diary of a Wimpy Kid “Old School” Release Party – Noon, ages 8 -12. November 11: Library will be closed November 12: Krafty Kids – 4 p.m. & 5 p.m., one craft for ages 3-8 and one for ages 9-12. November 16: Sit and Stitch – 6 p.m. , all ages and skill levels. November 18: Paws for Reading – starting at 4:30 p.m., read to a therapy dog for 15 minutes, open to readers in grades K-6.
November 21: Lego Club – 10 a.m., ages 5 – 11. November 21: Savvy Shoppers Coupon Club – 11 a.m., all ages. November 26 & 27: Library will be closed. ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE REGISTRATION. Register online at www.smoot.org. For additional information check out the Library website or call 540775-2147. All activities are held at the Smoot Library Building. For more information visit smoot.org.
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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)
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
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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. Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m. 7357 Comorn Rd., KG VA 22485 www.PUBCKG.org 540-775-4928 Pastor & People United in Peace & Harmony for Kingdom Building
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Corner of Millbank & St. Anthony’s Rd., King George
Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Jerry Wooton Sat. 7:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday Masses: Sun. 8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m 12:45 p.m. Tridentine Mass Daily Mass: Mon. Thur. Fri. & Sat. 9:00 a.m. Tues. 7:00 a.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m. Adoration before each morning Mass Confession: Wed. 7:30 p.m. Sat. after 9:00 a.m. Mass & at 6:30 p.m. Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass
Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443
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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (804) 224-7309 2961 Kings Hwy (Rt.3) Oak Grove Rev. Rodney E. Gordon, Priest in Charge
Sunday Worship Schedule 9:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5th Sundays – 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer Church Thrift Shop 4065 Kings Hwy (next to Bowie’s) Sat. 8am-Noon Tues. 9am-1pm Wed. 4-7 p.m.
Macedonia Baptist Church 1081 Macedonia Ln., Colonial Beach, VA (804) 224-1500 "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His Name together." (Psalm 34:3)
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Prayer & Bible Study: (Wed.) 7 p.m. Holy Communion on 4th Sundays Rev. Fred Sales, Pastor
Seeking to know the grace of God and to make it known to others.
Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Nursery Provided for Worship Service Only
Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
Dave Bentz, Pastor
13114 Kildee Farm Road King George, VA 22485 (off 301 and Blue Jay Meadow Drive) Ph. (540) 775-9990 • email: info@gracekg.com
web site: www.gracekg.com
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church Corner of Lossing and Boundary, Colonial Beach
Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Jerry Wooton Sunday Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (español) Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. Adoration precedes each morning Mass Confession: Sat. following 8:00 a.m. Mass & at 4:30 p.m. Sundays @ 8:30 a.m. Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443
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Green Acres Nursery and Landscaping LLC ________________________________________________________________
RETAIL LICENSE APPLICATION—PART (POSTING If general partnership, enter partners’ names or2name of partnership. AND If LP, LLP,PUBLISHING) LLC or corporation, enter name as recorded with the State Corporation Commission. If association or tax-exempt private club, enter name. Only if a sole PUBLISHING proprietor, enter first, middle and last name. NOTICE
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The Colonial Beach Town Council will hold four (4) public hearings at its regular monthly meeting on November 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Colonial Beach Town Center, 22 Washington Avenue in Colonial Beach, Virginia to receive input on Ordinance No. 641; Ordinance No. 662; Ordinance No. 664; and Ordinance No. 667. Interested citizens are invited to attend and participate. ORDINANCE NO. 641
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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 PERMITTED 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, 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 SPECIFYING 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. ORDINANCE NO. 662 ORDINANCE NO. 662 AMENDS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF COLONIAL BEACH BY AMENDING ARTICLE 07, RESORT COMMERCIAL (RC) DISTRICT BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING PERMITTED USES: BREW PUBS AND COMMERCIAL NANO-BREWERIES. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL USE WAS ADDED TO ARTICLE 07: MICROBREWERIES. ORDINANCE NO. 662 ALSO AMENDS ARTICLE 08, GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-1) DISTRICT BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING PERMITTED USES: BREW PUBS, MICROBREWERIES AND COMMERCIAL NANOBREWERIES. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL USE WAS ADDED TO ARTICLE 08: LARGE SCALE BREWERIES. ORDINANCE NO. 662 AMENDS ARTICLE 09, COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL (CR) DISTRICT BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING PERMITTED USES: BREW PUBS, COMMERCIAL NANOBREWERIES AND HOME NANOBREWERIES. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL USE WAS ADDED TO ARTICLE 09: MICROBREWERIES.
Animals Available For Adoption. The Animal We l f a r e L e a g u e h a s dogs and cats available for adoption. For more information please call 804-435-0822, 804-4356320. Hours Monday, Wed., & Friday. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lots of animals are at the shelter - call 804-462-7175.
ORDINANCE NO. 662 AMENDS ARTICLE 10, AGRICULTURAL (A-1) DISTRICT BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING PERMITTED USES: MICROBREWERIES AND COMMERCIAL NANOBREWERIES. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL USE WAS ADDED TO ARTICLE 10: LARGE SCALE BREWERIES. ORDINANCE NO. 662 FURTHER AMENDS ARTICLE 23, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M-1) DISTRICT BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING PERMITTED USES: BREWERIES TO INCLUDE LARGE SCALE BREWERIES, MICROBREWERIES AND COMMERCIAL NANOBREWERIES. ORDINANCE NO. 662 ADDS DEFINITIONS TO ARTICLE 20 DEFINITIONS: LARGE SCALE BREWERIES, MICROBREWERIES, COMMERCIAL NANOBREWERIES, HOME NANOBREWERIES. ORDINANCE NO. 662 WILL FURTHER AMEND ARTICLE 26, HOME OCCUPATIONS BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING PERMITTED USES TO MAJOR HOME OCCUPATIONS: HOME NANOBREWERIES. ORDINANCE NO. 662 WILL ADD THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION TO ARTICLES 07, 08, 09, 10, 23 & 26: ALL LARGE SCALE BREWERIES, MICROBREWERIES, COMMERCIAL NANOBREWERIES, HOME NANOBREWERIES AND BREWPUBS SHALL BE LICENSED AND/OR PERMITTED BY THE PROPER NATIONAL AND STATE AGENCIES CONCERNING BREWERIES. ORDINANCE NO. 664
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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. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 664 AMENDED THE CAPACITY OF A HEAVY TRUCK OR PIECE OF EQUIPMENT FROM ONE (1) TON (900KG) TO TWO (2) TONS (1800KG) GROSS WEIGHT. 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, IN-HOME 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.
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ORDINANCE NO. 667 ESTABLISHES THE “Town of Colonial Beach Special Events Fee Schedule” (effective January 1, 2016)
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Application Fee • $150.00 non-refundable permit application fee for Class A events • $100.00 non-refundable permit application fee for Class B events • $50.00 non-refundable permit application fee for Class C events • $25.00 non-refundable permit application fee for Class D events Application fees must be submitted at the time of initial application Electric • $10.00 per day for each outlet connection • $50.00 per connection for temporary service connections to existing Town meters in addition to rate per KWH used. Connections must be made by a qualified electrician, must be inspected by Town Building Official and paid for by the event sponsor. Water • $10.00 connection fee for connection • $0.02 cents per gallon of water used, based on meter reading Portable Toilets – Rental • $40.00 per day usage fees for portable toilets provided on Town Hill (four toilets provided between April 1 and October 25 only) If additional portable toilets are required for an event, the Town will provide a list of vendors upon request. Rental contracts must be negotiated directly with the vendor and payment made directly to the vendor. Refuse Collection and Sanitation Deposit • $20.00 per day minimum fee for refuse collection (a maximum of two runs each day) • $1000.00 sanitation deposit for Class A and Class B events • $500.00 sanitation deposit for Class C events Failure to return the Town facilities to their pre-event condition will result in a loss of deposit, liability for repair and/or additional clean-up costs, as incurred by the Town. Staff Charges • Based on Town of Colonial Beach Pay Plan Bands as follows: Pay Band Minimum Maximum Band 1 $15,080 $27,144 Band 2 $21,338 $38,409 Band 3 $30,194 $54,348 Band 4 $42,724 $76,903 Band 5 $60,454 $108,818 Town Center Rental • Daily Rate – 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Commercial – exhibits & trade shows Non-Profit Organizations Governmental Agencies Private Usage • Hourly Rate Commercial – exhibits & trade shows Non-Profit Organizations Governmental Agencies Private Usage • Cleaning/Damage Deposit (minimum) • Standard Cleaning rate per hour
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Col. Beach Vol. Rescue Squad named Squad of the year
The Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad pose with their award for ‘Squad of the Year. VAVRS is a statewide organization Staff Report of more than 300 EMS agencies. Sara Hunt, public relations manColonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad was named Squad of the Year ager for CBVRS said the group comby the Virginia Association of Vol- peted in September against 22 other unteer Rescue Squads for 2015 at its teams from around the state. This is the fifth time the team has competed recent annual convention.
RE-ELECT JO ANN HALL ANDO Commissioner of the Revenue
It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your Commissioner of the Revenue for the past four year term. During that time, the Staff and I concentrated on providing the highest ethical and professional standards possible to serve you, the citizens. We believe in listening to the needs and concerns of the citizens and to be open and have understanding for your questions. We are fair and equitable as we uphold King George County Ordinances, State Code of VA 58.1 and the Constitution of the United States. I have the experience (21 years), highest ethical standards and dedication to serve the citizens of King George County for another four year term. I have the knowledge for discovery and situs of all taxable property and real estate which in turn, increases our revenue. I have and will maintain an open door policy to all and be courteous and have a respectful attitude in dealing with those I have been elected to serve.
It is truly a privilege to have been given the opportunity to serve the citizens of King George County and I would sincerely appreciate your support and vote in the upcoming November 3rd election.
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at the state level. Leading up to this, CBVRS has been competing at the District Level and has won first or second place at every district meeting held since 2009. The competing team, including Wesley Melson, Alex Nance, Robert Rivenbark, and Danny Stinson,were judged in five categories. Two of the categories included VAVRS Participation and Service to the Community. When judging community service, VAVRS judges looked at equipment, staffing, response times and patient-care protocols. Hunt said team dynamics played a large role in CBVRS’ victory. “The four team members constantly run calls together, train together, and compete together,” she said. The other three categories involved promoting volunteerism, safety and community outreach. CBVRS Chief Wesley Melson said his team is bursting with pride. “We are truly honored, humbled and thrilled to be judged the best of the best for 2015,” he said. “It’s a great time to be a volunteer at Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad!” The squad also won first place for promotion of safety. Hunt said the squads work on social media, promoting a healthier community through free CPR classes and first aid programs played a big part in winning this award. The CBVRS support team also was recognized as Auxiliary of the Year by the VAVRS. Additionally the squad took first place in Junior Scrapbook and Junior District Scrapbook. Other awards included, second place for scrapbook, third place for website and sixth place for EMT team. “Every single one of our members, including our amazing juniors and our dedicated support group, contributed to help us earn this prestigious award,” Chief Melson said.
Elect Randy R. Jones KG County Treasurer
“I have made public service my career and providing excellent customer service has always been a top priority. With your vote on November 3rd, I will continue to serve our County with the same enthusiasm and passion as I have during the past 15 years. Thank you.”
Career
*Current Chief Deputy Treasurer, King George County *15 years of experience in the King George County Treasurer’s Office
Personal
*Northern Neck born and raised *Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership and Mgt. (Univ. of Mary Washington) *Member of the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia (TAV)
Future Objectives
*Treasurers’ Association of Virginia (TAV) certification for the entire KG Treasurer’s Office staff *Initiative to accept credit card payments in the office *Electronic-billing option for taxpayers *Continued exemplary customer service
Vote November 3 Authorized by Randy R. Jones for Treasurer
This Sheraton double bed has been in a family from Richmond, now living in Lancaster County. The wood is pine, and the size is three-quarter. It is in excellent condition, and is “quite comfortable for one.” The family thinks that the finish and casters are original. Three-quarter beds do not sell well on the market. They require significantly more space than singles, and do not have sufficient room for most couples. With that said, as they go, this one is a fine example. The design is well executed, and typical of the curved lines of the Sheraton period. The bed dates from the 1830s or 1840s, and given the family history, probably is a Virginia piece. Given that it is made of pine, and shows sophistication in the turning of the posts and design of the headboard, it well could be a Shenandoah Valley piece. The finish does not appear to show signs of once having been painted, as many Shenandoah Valley pieces made by the Scotch Irish and German settlers’ pieces were. I question whether it could have been painted given the knots in the headboard. A skilled furniture maker could convert this bed into a full double or a queen, without damaging the originality, retaining the possibility of re-converting back to a three quarter size if desired. As is, the bed would sell for less than $200, given the unpopularity of the three quarter size, but once converted into a larger dimension, the value would increase significantly. I suggest looking on the back and underside of the rails to see if any chalk signature might be found. If one is there, indicating a Shenandoah origin, the value could be much greater. Despite the Recession, good valley pieces have not declined in value, and remain desirable and much in demand given the quality of their workmanship. Henry Lane Hull and his wife Lisa operate Commonwealth Antiques and Appraisals, Inc. at 5150 Jessie duPont Hwy. in Wicomico Church, VA. Write to him at P. O. Box 35, Wicomico Church, VA 22579 or email questions to henrylanehull@ commonwealthantiques.com. Happy Antiquing! Henry Lane Hull Commonwealth Antiques & Appraisals, Inc. P.O. Box 35 Wicomico Church, VA 22579 Home: 804.580.3301 Cell: 804.580.0514 henrylanehull@commonwealthantiques.com www.commonwealthantiques.com
Re-Elect
JOHN DAVIS
King George County School Board DAHLGREN DISTRICT “I will continue to be the voice of the students and staff to insure a quality school system” A vote for John is a vote for proven leadership, experience & dedication Paid for and authorized by John Davis
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