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King George’s fracking comments to be finalized for draft of state regulations Phyllis Cook King George is set to finalize its comments for submission to the commonwealth on draft regulations being for oil and gas drilling.

That action is planned for a Dec. 1 meeting of the Board of Supervisors The Virginia Department of Mines Minerals and Energy will accept public comments, which can be mailed or submitted online, up through Dec. 4, on a particular method of drilling known as “fracking.”

Fracking involves high-pressure injection of chemicals and large amounts of water through a pipe into rock formations thousands of

feet underground, creating cracks in the ancient shale beds to allow the extraction of natural gas.

County Attorney Eric Gregory distributed draft language for the board’s consideration at a meeting on Nov. 17, with a lengthy memo proposing comments on five areas.

Gregory said he also wanted to strengthen the proposed comments even more. Gregory, as a member of the state’s regulatory advisory committee, successfully pushed for numerous proposed changes to the existing regulations.

Gregory told the board he also wanted to include some new information about the high costs for

potential environmental impacts for which localities would be responsible beyond the current bonding requirements and in other areas.

“I do intend to add additional language concerning the hydrology of the Potomac aquifer, based upon some additional information we received,” he said.

The board agreed with a suggestion

by Supervisor Dale Sisson to hold off approval of the comments until it can review a final draft. Supervisor Joe Grzeika requested the draft be included in the Dec. 1 packet.

Gregory reported on the highlights of the proposed comments in five areas.

John Davis named School Board Member of the Year for Eastern Region recognized for their leadership qualities and active involvement in King George School Board promoting student achievement.

Davis is currently finishing up Chairman John Davis was named “School Board Member of the Year” a four-year term in the at-large position, and leaving the King for the Eastern Region.

The recognition took place Nov. George School Board at the end of 18 during the opening session of the December.

He previously served an additional Virginia School Boards Association’s eight years, 2000annual convention in 07, providing Williamsburg. leadership both Davis has been chairman and vice an active advocate chairman several for students and times. increasing their He served as achievement as well state delegate to as an advocate for the Virginia School increasing teacher Boards Association salaries. for all 12 of his In addition to years.

King George, the He has also Eastern Region served on numerous is comprised the Davis division advisory counties of Caroline, committees, Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, including Code of Conduct, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Special Education, Commonwealth Northumberland, Richmond and Governors School, Career and Westmoreland, along with the towns Technical Education, and Safe and of Colonial Beach, and West Point, Drug Free Schools, in addition and the Dahlgren Dependents to those for character education, teacher of the year, finance and School.

Davis and school board members high school architecture, and on from other five regions were each King George County’s Ralph Bunch Phyllis Cook

advisory committee.

Davis has lived in King George since 1974, graduating from King George High School in 1977.

The Virginia School Boards Association, a voluntary, nonpartisan organization of Virginia school boards, promotes excellence in public education through advocacy, training, and services.

The Association offers conferences, information, training, and counseling designed to meet the needs of the commonwealth’s educational leaders.

The other regions recognizing their School Board member of the year included Blue Ridge - William Kidd of Wythe County School Board; Central - James Nelson of Madison County School Board; Northeastern - Milton Johns of Prince William County School Board; Southside - Beth Hardy of Goochland County School Board; and Valley - Stuart Wolk of Frederick County School Board.

“It is a pleasure to recognize these school board members from across the state for their dedication and the outstanding work that they do on behalf of public education in Virginia,” said VSBA President Juandiego R. Wade.

1) The regulation should be amended to include adoption of an analysis of the proposed regulation by the state’s Department of Planning and Budget, concluding the benefits of the proposed regulations far outweigh potential costs sustained by the drilling industry.

2) The regulation should be amended to address potential impacts on water quality and quantity concerns in the Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Area associated with the present condition and long-term sustainability of the aquifer.

3) The regulation should recognize the authority and role of local governments in exercising

land-use and zoning authority as authorized by the General Assembly and recognized by the state’s Attorney General in a May 2015 advisory opinion concluding local governments have the authority to prohibit oil and gas drilling in their jurisdictions through duly enacted zoning ordinances.

4) The regulation should be amended to reflect and memorialize the authority of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in the regulation and oversight of state waters, tributaries, and groundwater as entered into by DMME and DEQ in June 2014.

5) The regulation should address

adequate financial assurance by strengthening the bonding and financial security provisions in the Gas and Oil Act to provide for a fund to cover costs associated with the plugging and restoration of acreage associated with or impacted by the abandonment of gas and oil wells or damages associated therewith.

Currently, applicants are required to provide bonds of $25,000 to a maximum of $100,000, depending on the number of wells for which they apply.

To view the complete DMME draft regulations, go online: <https:// w w w. d m m e. v i rg i n i a . gov / d go / RegulatoryAction.shtml>

King George native honored at cotillion

Photo by Leonard Banks

On Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Fredericksburg Expo Center, King George resident and Fredericksburg Christian School junior Leah Wardlaw was recognized as the third runner-up in the 2015 Xi Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. Cotillion. Miss Wardlaw is the daughter of Michael and Fronce Wardlaw.

U.S. Senate chaplain brings uplifting message of faith to Colonial Beach Richard Leggitt

Photo by Dana Wise

U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black (center) was joined for a special service at Colonial Beach Baptist Church by Colonial Beach Baptist Pastor Patrick Walker (left) and Dahlgren’s U.S. Navy Chaplain Randy Gibson (right).

U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black, whose faithful journey has led him from the dangerous neighborhoods of Baltimore to the halls of Capitol Hill, delivered a uplifting message Sunday night to a packed community-wide church service in Colonial Beach.

“I was rescued by the word of God,” Black told hundreds of people attending the service at the Colonial Beach Baptist Church. “And God’s word will rescue each of you from the challenges you are facing.”

Growing up in Baltimore, Black began living a life of faith as a child.

“My mother would give me a nickel for each Bible verse I would memorize,” Black told the audience.

“At first that meant I would mine the Bible for short verses. But as I learned the verses, I also learned their meaning and the word of God has saved me many times in my life.”

Black told of being asked, as a teenager, to accompany some neighborhood friends to “get revenge” against someone who had wronged them. Remembering the Bible verses, he refused. His friends killed another youth and received life sentences in prison.

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“Time and time again, the word of God has kept me on the right path,” he declared.

As a youngster he attended Christian schools and then the seminary and in 1976 was commissioned as a U.S. Navy chaplain. He served in the Navy for 27 years, rising to the rank of rear admiral and becoming the head of all U.S. Navy chaplains.

In 2003, Black was elected as the 62nd chaplain of the U.S. Senate. In that position he has helped weekly prayer meetings with senators from both political parties.

“There are some very faithful people.on Capitol Hill,” Black told the audience. “We have one Senator who has not missed a prayer meeting in 18 years.”

Black said he tries to be a positive force in the lives of those who work on Capitol Hill.

“I see my role as the chaplain to be a confidential counselor, spiritual adviser, scripture teacher, See CHAPLAIN, page 8

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The Pilgrims helped shape American character The Pilgrims sometimes get a raw deal when it comes to their significance in our history and the American experience.

Kids still learn about the Pilgrims in school, their relationship with Squanto, and the First Thanksgiving.

It’s a wonderful David S. Kerr story, but like so many legends, the real story, its personal nature if you will, gets lost in the telling. And that’s a shame, because the Pilgrims were remarkable people who represented some of the most admirable traits of what would become known as the

American character.

Like many Americans they prided themselves on their ingenuity and this tale is one of my favorite stories about their crossing. The Mayflower was a solid ship, made for the wine trade, and had a wide bottom.

Which by, for any sailor, soldier or Marine, who has traveled on a landing ship of any kind, is perfect for prompting seasickness. It also wasn’t ideal for long ocean voyages.

But in the world of secondhand ships, that’s what they could find on the market. Unfortunately, when they hit the famous Atlantic storm that through them off course, a main beam broken that if it completely failed would probably cause the ship to break in two.

That’s when someone cleverly noted that they could use the big screw on the printing press as an

emergency reinforcement. That’s not what it was designed to do, but it worked perfectly. And so began a long tradition of Americans taking bits and pieces of this and that and coming with new and extraordinary uses for them.

But, they were also practical and especially so about self-government.

They were a collection of Puritans as well as other settlers who specialized in various trades and needed skills.

Getting along, in terms of building a settlement might prove difficult, so in a bit of political scholarship they wrote the famous “Mayflower Compact.”

They did this even before they set foot on the new world. It said, in a nutshell, everyone had a voice, but the majority would rule and everyone would abide by that decision.

That was democracy

and no one anywhere at that time lived in a democracy. John Adams referred to this paragraph long statement as one of our founding national documents.

As most of us know, the Pilgrims didn’t arrive where they expected to. New England wasn’t their choice destination. But they took what they got, just like millions of settlers would do in years to come, and quickly turned to farming. They did so, initially at least, in common.

They weren’t socialists in the modern sense, but this was nonetheless a communal approach to building their economy.

It never worked and crop yields were decidedly low. After several starving years, they turned to individually owned parcels, and productivity increased dramatically. This was an early victory for free market

capitalism.

Another remarkable feat was their relationship with the Native Americans. Alas, their good example, wasn’t followed by future settlers. But, they made agreements with the Indians that held for just about as long as those original Pilgrims were still alive. That was a rarity, because in the centuries to follow settlers, and then the U.S. government, would break just about every treaty they made with the Native Americans. But the Pilgrims didn’t.

And of course, the Pilgrims brought the feast. There is some legend around this, but there is pretty good documentation to say that in 1621 or thereabout, the Pilgrims, with their invited Indian guests had a three-day Thanksgiving Feast. It was the First Thanksgiving Dinner. The fare was a little different, but it was heavy on meat, fruits, and yes, pumpkin, though not yet being made as a pie.

They were remarkable people and even in 2015 there is a lot we could learn from them.

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Ransone calls on Gov. McAuliffe to block refugees MONTROSS, VA – Delegate Margaret Ransone (R-99th), on Wednesday, joined other Republican leaders in calling for Gov. Terry McAuliffe to block the settlement of Syrian Refugees in Virginia.

In August and September of this year, President Obama and Secretary John Kerry announced significant policy changes that increased the cap to allow 100,000 Syrian Refugees into the United States.

“In the wake of the recent events

in Paris and direct threats on the United States, Governor McAuliffe should block the settlement of Syrian refugees in Virginia,” said Ransone. “Recently, we have learned that ISIS plans to exploit the refugee system to conduct terrorist activity here in the United States, and in fact, at least one of the terrorists who was involved in the Paris attacks posed as a refugee to travel into France.”

“My communications with nu-

merous parents and combat veterans in the district, coupled with the FBI’s reports that say there are gaps in the screening process highlight why our first priority should be the safety of our Virginia families and our borders,” concluded Ransone.

She joins several other lawmakers in Virginia and over 30 governors across the United States in calling for a halt of incoming Syrian refugees.

Republicans in the House of Delegates have committed to putting forth legislation in the upcoming General Assembly Session to prohibit the use of state resources to aid in the resettlement operations within the Commonwealth if no action is taken by Gov. McAuliffe.

Del. Ranson can be reached at (804)472-4181 or at delmransone@ house.virginia.gov.

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Why is it that many public hearings are held during the day...and during the week when almost all of us are working?

The recent meeting in King George on fracking, is a prime example. Only 50 people were able to make the meeting. It was held on a Monday at 2 p.m. The first advanced notice I saw regarding this meeting was about two weeks ago. That’s not much time for working citizens of the Northern Neck to even try to get off work.

Fracking, where chemicals are injected into the ground to extract gas, may be an economic engine for the Northern Neck; although some reports state that costs may not justify the relatively small amount of gas to be gathered.

Or, fracking may be an environmental nightmare for residents of the Northern Neck as the injected chemicals, many that are toxic in nature seep into our underground aquifers and contaminate our waters.

I personally am very concerned about allowing fracking in the Northern Neck since the known risks of this industry to all of us do not justify the potential financial benefit to a few.

But the good news is that the Commonwealth is still taking our comments until Dec. 4th.

We all can go to townhall.virginia. gov for more information and to offer our comments and concerns.

Once there, go to “Public Comment Forums..Secretariat of Commrce and Trade, or write Michael Skiffington, 110 Bank St., 8th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219.

We should all speak up or be forgotten.

Thomas Y. Savage Colonial Beach, VA

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Croquet tournament Wednesday, Dec. 2

Christmas Party. KG Masonic Lodge #314, 9019 James Madison Pkwy, KG. 6 p.m. Please bring a dish to share. Contact Nancy Lambert 540-775-0903 or BNLambert@ hughes.net.

Friday, Dec. 4

Christmas Party, Northumberland Democrats. 5:30 p.m cash bar, buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost will be $25, including tax and tip. Reserve your spot by Friday, Dec. 4.

Please bring an unwrapped toy.

Saturday, Dec. 5

Active Older Adult group at he KG-Y is taking bus reservations for a trip to the Dominion Festival of Lights, at the Memorial Gardens in Richmond. Bus spot $5. Tickets to event are $11 on site for seniors.

Dinner will be on your own at the Gardens.

Dahlgren Lions Club will begin its annual Holiday Fruit Sale. Rescue Bldg, Dahlgren Rd (old station 2) Fruit, pecans, peanuts, etc. Sale to end at the Holly Jolly Market Bazaar Sat. Dec. 12, KGES. Potomac River Fisheries Commission Meeting. 9 a.m. at the John T. Parran Hearing Room of the PRFC, 222 Taylor St. Col. Beach.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

20th Annual SANTA LAND. Sponsored by the Woman’s Club of KG, this event has something for everyone. Photo with Santa available @ $2. Bake sale, white elephant, Christmas decorations, KidsShop and stuffed animals. $1 donation requested for admission.

9441 Kings Hwy, across from the Opp Shopp.

Monday, Dec. 7

No. Neck Audubon Society to meet at the Lancaster Library at 2 p.m. Free and open to the public.

KG Democratic Committee

Dahlgren united methodist church Holiday Decorations, along with a variety of gently used donated items, are available for sale at the Sheep’s Pen. The shop, which is located in the little building behind the DUMC, is only open on Friday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to noon, weather permitting. The Sheep’s Pen will be closed the day after Thanksgiving, Nov 27; and will close after Friday, Dec 18.

Tuesday, Dec. 8

Thursday, Dec. 10

Saturday, Dec. 12

Holly Jolly Market Bazaar King George Elementary School 9am to 1pm. Crafters, vendors, non-profits and more.

VDOT public hearings on Route 3 Northern Neck study

The 3rd Annual Alexander Graham Bell Croquet Tournament was held in Sept. Participants from Colonial Beach, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Goldvein and London, England played through the afternoon after a short rain delay.

Beverly Flanagan of Fauquier Count won the tournament in a nail biter of a final game. She had the spectators on the edge of their seats as she defended three attempts by other finalists to “send” her to the farthest reaches of the field.

Food and drink were available throughout the event. Music during the mid-day break was provided by Fred’brg musician, Ashleigh Chevalier.

Proceeds of $1,536.99 were donated to the Col. Bch. Vol. Fire Dept.

Event chair said, “that in more than 50 years of playing croquet, I have never seen such an intense game. In the end, it was a good day, a good time and we were able to help our local volunteers.

For more information on the game of croquet and this annual tournament, contact Tom Savage, 540-3734922 or email TYSavage@aol.com.

Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad to offer annual holiday programs

Hanover-with-brunswick Annual Christmas Bourtique.

December 12, 8 a.m.-noon. St. John’s Parish Hall, Kings Hwy. in the heart of KG. Santa will be on hand for photos.

Annual Christmas bazaar on Saturday December 5th, 2015, at the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rental of 1 space is $20.00 and 2 spaces $35.00.

Come do Christmas shopping; assorted homemade crafts and other vendors welcome.

Call Pat at 804-761-5115 or 804224-7750 to rent a space.

Annual tree of lights. Purchase a light in honor or memory of a loved one. Lights are $5.00 each and will be put on the Rescue Squads tree out in the front of the building. Send funds to 225 Dennison Street, Colonial Beach, VA, 22443. Or call Pat at, 804761-5115. Names must be in by December 14th.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! GIVE THANKS FOR ALL YOU HAVE, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THOSE IN NEED.

Mary Washington Hospital Auxiliary’s

Tree of Lights 31st ANNUAL

The Colonial Beach Humane Society will be having its annual tree of bones and bells at the Colonial Beach branch of BB&T Bank. Purchase a bone or bell in honor or memory of a beloved pet.

Send funds to the Colonial Beach Humane Society at P.O. Box 393, Colonial Beach, VA, 22443, or stop by the BB&T Bank. Names must be in by December 14th.

Proceeds support the Auxiliary’s $2,500,000 pledge to The Mary Washington Healthcare Regional Cancer Center.

Your donations will support various therapies to improve quality of life for cancer patients, counseling and navigator services to improve self-image and recovery time.

MINIMUM DONATION OF $10 a light will be added to the tree to honor and memorialize your loved one.

Send your tax-deductible donation to Mary Washington Hospital Auxiliary, Volunteer Services Office 1001 Sam Perry Boulevard, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401

Any questions call Pat at (804) 761-5115.

Include your name and address as well as names of those you wish to remember. To be listed in the Memorial Books placed in the Hospital Lobby, deadline for submitting names to be entered in the book is November 24. donations must be received by November 24.

Join us

DECEMBER 1 • 7:00 P.M.

For the lighting of the tree, Live music by Shiloh Baptist Church (New Site) Choirs And light refreshments.

DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN THE HOLIDAY MADNESS. REMEMBER TO BREATHE, HUG AND PRAY FOR THOSE IN NEED

For more information, contact the Volunteer Services Office at 540-741-1440.

EDA Director Linwood Thomas guest speaker at Woman’s Club of King George

VDOT will share findings of a Route 3 study that reviewed corridor in King George, Westmoreland, Richmond and Lancaster counties.

Two public meetings will be held in December: (Western Portion) Tuesday, Dec. 1 5-7 p.m.

Presentation delivered at 5:30 p.m. George D. English, Sr., Memorial Building (Public meeting room at front entrance) 111 Polk Street Montross, VA 22520 (Eastern Portion) Wednesday, Dec. 9 5-7 p.m. Presentation delivered at 5:30 p.m.

Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Dept. 5170 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster, VA 22503 Public meetings were held in June 2015 to seek feedback on how Route 3 can be improved.

A copy of the meeting presentation and final study document will be posted to the study webpage on www.VirginiaDOT.org

by Dec. 1.

“The guest speaker for the Woman’s Club of King George October meeting was Linwood Thomas IV, Director of Economic Development for King George County. Mr. Thomas gave an overview of the County’s economic development objectives. Marcy Morris, co-2nd Vice President, introduced Mr. Thomas with a brief profile of his experience.”

King George/Dahlgren Rotary Club helps KGMS stock English teachers’ libraries

Audubon to Hold Christmas Party, Book Swap and Raffle In preparation for the cold winter weeks ahead when we can’t be outside, the Northern Neck Audubon Society is planning to hold the chapter’s 1st Annual Audubon Christmas Party, Book Swap and Raffle. It will be held at the Lancaster Public Library at 2:00 PM on December 7, 2015.

(Please note the time and location change.) You do not have to be a member of the Northern Neck Audubon Chapter to take part in this event.

Instead of a speaker on one topic, members and friends will be sharing brief reviews of their favorite books about birds. The books may be fiction or non fiction. (Guides, periodicals, videos or CD reviews are welcome also.)

Attendees are also encouraged to clean out their book shelves of birding-related books and magazines that they no longer need, so they can swap them for those brought by others.

If you have started your Christmas baking, consider bringing something to share for the refreshment table.

In addition to the book reviews and book swap, there will be a raffle for birding-related items (really neat useful stuff).

All Audubon meetings and programs are free and open to the public, so come join the Northern Neck Audubon Chapter for this festive and fun event to welcome the winter birding season.

Teachers from KGMS with Mr.Chuck Davidson from the King George/Dahlgren Rotary Club visited the Green Valley Book Fair in October. With the financial support from the club the school was able to purchase over 500 books for the English teachers libraries.

“Come out and support the students and staff of KGHS” KGHS PTSA invites all runners/walkers to register for the 2nd Annual Snowman Shuffle 5K and Fun Run December 12, 2015 (inclement weather date TBD) 8:30 5k 9:30 Fun Run KGHS Cross Country Terrain Register by December 1st to receive a t-shirt Prizes for overall best times $25 Adults $20 under 12 (if child & adult register together, there will be $5 discount) Contact Kristin Tolliver @ (540) 903-1050 or kvt418@gmail.com

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SUNDAY SERVICES Nursery • 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contemporary Service • 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School • 9:45 a.m.

Traditional Worship • 11 a.m.

Sacrament of Holy Communion celebrated Every Sunday

Little Ark Baptist Church

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The MISSION Peace Lutheran Church UnitedofMethodist is to serve God by sharing Christ’s love 8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218 in order to make a difference in people’s lives.

Pastor Michael Reaves

“Building God’s Kingdom On Earth”

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

Nursery • 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bible Studies: (A professionally nursery Worship Services staffed 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. is available) Church School - 9 a.m.

Contemporary Sunday School Worship 9:45 a.m. Service • 8:30 a.m.

Wednesdays - Noon & 6 p.m.

Sunday School • 9:45 a.m.

Intercessory Prayer: Tuesdays 5 p.m.

5590 Kings Hwy • KG, VA Traditional Worship Service • 11 a.m.15681 Owens Dr. in Dahlgren, VA (540) 775-9131 Sacrament of Holy Communion • Every Sunday at both services Church Phone: (540) 663-2831 www.peacelutherankgva.org

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(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

5590 Kings Hwy. • King George, VA 22485 You're invited to worship with Good Hope 540-775-9131 • www.peacelutherankgva.org

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

(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

3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436

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.

EBENEZER 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.

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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."

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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

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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.

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During the Drifters varsity girls’ basketball team’s season scrimmage opener versus Caroline on Friday night, both teams frequently battled for lose balls that fell off the rim.

Colonial Beach Drifters girls’ King George Her-icanes Finish basketball setting a new course The King George Her-icanes wrapped up their fall season with a solid performance at the Virginia Beach End of Season Showstopper.

in Top 4 at Virginia Beach Jeff Truslow The King George Her-icanes wrapped up their fall season with a strong showing at the Virginia Beach End of Season Showstopper 16/18u tournament on Nov 1415.

Eighteen teams competed in the tournament.

On Saturday, the Her-icanes pitched outstanding and played good defense in their three pool games, as they defeated the East Coast Diamonds (8u) by a score of 5-3. King George defeated the Vienna Velocity (16u) by a score of 3-2, and KG tied the Orion Hunter (16u) in a chilly night game by a score of 2-2.

Pitchers Juliet Truslow and Ashleigh Nalls provided a great 1-2 combo on the mound, keeping the opponents’ bats in check by surrendering only five earned runs in the three games.

Some timely hits by Emily Davis, Mickey Perrotte, Ashleigh Nalls, Juliet Truslow, Hailey Thomas, Destiny Johnson, Kate Schwinn, and Taylor Hughes helped KG score some crucial runs.

King George qualified as one of the top eight teams for Sunday’s Gold Bracket competition. On Sunday, KG played a quality East Coast Diamonds (16u) team.

In the second inning, Nalls doubled, followed by singles by Truslow and Johnson to plate a KG run to tie the game. The game remained tied 1-1 after 6 innings, so international tiebreaker rules were used to determine a winner.

King George scored runner Anna Schram from second base on a sacrifice by Mackenna Grigsby, and a sacrifice fly to center by Emily Davis.

The KG defense retired the Diamonds in order to secure the win. Nalls pitched outstanding for King George, as the Her-icanes advanced to the semi-finals.

The semi-final game was scoreless until the third inning, when the West End Sliders broke through for a 2-0 lead.

King George committed 5 errors in the game and lost 7-1.

In a game where KG needed some quality hitting to compete, they simply couldn’t get their bats going.

The KG Her-icanes Fastpitch Travel Softball organization was established in 2011, after a group of 9 and 10-year-old King George girls won the District Little League championship and played well at the state tournament in Norton, Va. The travel team has competed at the 10u/12u/14u, and 16u age levels.

The ladies now expect to win each time they take the ball field, as evidenced by their 11-4-1 record this fall. In July 2014, the Her-icanes achieved a major accomplishment, by winning Softball Nation’s top tournament, the “Queen of the Hill.”

KG competed against 27 teams in a three-day tournament and walked away crowned the champions.

The Her-icane players work throughout the entire year to improve their skills. The quality of play for fast pitch travel in the local area has improved considerably over the last five years, as evidenced by teams like the East Coast Diamonds from Warsaw, the Stafford Black Hawks, and the KG Her-icanes often playing for tournament championships on Sunday afternoons. To compete at the high school level, it truly requires full time dedication from today’s players.

Leonard Banks Sports Editor They are a force to be reckoned with!

Last season, for the third consecutive year, the possibilities of playing for the VHSL 1A State Girls Basketball Championship narrowly slipped through the the hands of the Colonial Beach High School varsity girls’ basketball team.

This season, the returning conference/regional champion Drifters have a clean slate, and have begun the process of reloading. Happy with his team’s efforts in their season home scrimmage opener against 4A Conference 19 Caroline High School, on Friday, Nov. 21 at Colonial Beach, head coach Keith Dickerson said: “We want to play the biggest, and the best teams around. I would rather lose by 30 points to a big talented school, than

win by 50 over a small school that you don’t learn anything from.”

While the game didn’t count, Dickerson got a chance to see to watch his team play without the stewardship of last season’s stars and now graduates, Emily Parks and Sydni Carey.

With Deniya Newman and Alexis Wilson at the helm of the Drifters offense, the Drifters pushed the Cavaliers to the brink of exhaustion; taking one out of five games.

“We will continue to do what we do; getting up and down the floor,” Dickerson said. “Tonight we wanted to save our legs, because we only had one full week of practice.”

Since 2007, Dickerson has built a basketball dynasty using the mantra, “Do not let anyone outwork you.”

To his credit, the high energybased team composed of a starting back-court players Amber Jones, Michaela Beverly, Tamra Ruczynski,

and Skyler Lewis can go from zero to 60 within a blink of an eye.

Previewing the 2015-16 season, the Drifters will conclude their preseason against Courtland, during an away game, on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The Drifters will embark on the regular season, against Caroline, on Monday, Nov. 30.

Drifter junior varsity girls’ basketball After numerous winning seasons, longtime Drifter junior varsity head coach Audra Lucas-Peyton may have her work cut out for her.

“Most of these girls will probably be on the junior varsity team for the next couple of years,” Lucas-Peyton said.

“This is a rebuilding time for me; it will give me time to train and prepare them for the varsity level. We’re going to lose a few, but we’re going to win a few — all at the same time.”

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Left: Foxes varsity forward Jonnae Usher (center, #31) will have a crucial role in the Foxes climb to the top of their conference this season. Right: Hustle and ball control are two common ingredients associated with King George High School junior varsity girls’ basketball.

KG Foxes girls’ basketball enters season of change Leonard Banks Sports Editor On Thursday, Nov. 20, the King George High School girls’ basketball program experienced its first taste of competition for the season by hosting Liberty (Bealton).

The defending conference junior varsity champion Foxes defeated Liberty in five straight quarters, while the Foxes varsity counterparts managed to win (14-13) one out of five games.

After coaching various King George sports teams on different levels, Neil Lyburn will now take over the head coaching varsity position vacated by Jeff Butler.

The challenges for Lyburn will be tough, as the season unfolds. From building a young team, to conference competition battles, nothing will be easy.

“After losing over half of last year’s team I had no choice but to rebuild this program,”

Lyburn said. “All five starters graduated from last year, including key bench players. I don’t think a team we will play this year will be in the situation we are in. But I have faith in my team to compete every game we play in.”

Last season, the Foxes finished with a 5-5, 9-13 record. Kiara Williams led all scoring with 206 points.

The Foxes return the following varsity players: Megan Montague, McKayla Perrotte, Alexis Sheehan, Daizsca Bullett, and Shaleah Rudolph.

Lyburn will count on Megan Montague and Halia Ellis for scoring; however, he expects the entire team to step up, both on defense and offense.

“Our starting point guard is freshman, Halia Ellis,” Lyburn said. “She is going to be a big key to our team this year, where she will have to be the floor general of this team. She has good instinct on the floor on both offense and defense. I know it’s a lot for a freshman

but I think she is ready for it.”

As the season unfolds, the Foxes will have their hands full with Caroline and Louisa high schools entering conference competition. With the Foxes home opener versus Brooke Point set to start Nov. 30, it’s a sure bet that every area team will have their eyes focused on the game’s outcome.

Junior varsity outlook During the 2014-15 season, Foxes junior varsity head coach Connor Butler led his team to the school’s first ever junior varsity conference championship. While the 21-0 season will forever be embedded in King George sports lore, the challenge of repeating will be tough.

After a successful scrimmage opener against Liberty (Bealton), Butler can now fine tune each individual athlete according to their position.

“We have a lot work on,” Butler said. “We

“After losing over half of last year’s team I had no choice but to rebuild this program. All five starters graduated from last year, including key bench players.

I don’t think a team we will play this year will be in the situation we are in. But I have faith in my team to compete every game we play in.”

—Neil Lyburn lost a lot of player to the varsity (8), but we have a solid core group left over.”

The Foxes will return four, with one being a starter, one player being the sixth person off the bench, and two developmental players.

“We had a lot of athletes coming up from the middle school team,” Butler said. “We

have a lot of work to do, but I am very excited about where we can go with the athleticism and the overall talent.”

With the junior varsity being the varsity program’s primary feeder program, a lot of emphasis will be placed on development, as the season unfolds.

Eagles’ basketball faces challenges Richard Leggitt When the Washington and Lee boys’ basketball team takes the floor in Momtross on Nov. 30 against Charles City, the team will be loaded with a number of new players and facing a lot of unknowns.

“Our fingers are crossed,” said Washington and Lee Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis. “We lost a lot of key players, but we have some real athletic new players on the team. We don’t have a lot of height, but sometimes if the chemistry is right things can be good.”

Returning stars from last year’s Eagles’ team, which posted a 13-6 overall record and went 7-3 in the Northern Neck District, will be senior forward D.L. Kelly and senior

guard Jarret Sumiel and senior guard Cullen Bell.

They will be joined by promising newcomer Carson Bell, a sophomore guard and Cullen’s brother. Other newcomers include sophomore guard Jory Sydnor and sophomore forward Keshon White.

This year’s team has a competitive 20-game schedule, and they have their work cut out for them.

“We will be moving to the 2A division, and being one of the smallest schools in that division, we will have to be able to stand toe to toe with powerhouses like Bruton and the other 2A schools,” said Coach George Hunter.

“The team seems humble and willing to work hard,” said Hunter. “If we can build strong team chemistry and

become the scrappy team that I think we can be, we will be competitive every night.”

White and Kelly, at 6’2” apiece, are among the tallest Eagles this year along with senior center Joseph Fulcher, who is 6’3”.

“Kelly was our second leading scorer last year and left many points on the court. Hopefully he will play to his potential and gets a bid for conference player of the year,” Hunter said. “Jarret Sumiel will have to be the leader of an inexperienced team with potential.”

The Washington and Lee boys will have to hustle to make up for the loss of height and the loss of departing stars like Jeremy Turner and Treshon Brown. But Coach Hunter is confident the 2015 Eagles will be up to the task.

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Classifieds HELP WANTED

V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF KING GEORGE COUNTY COUNTY OF KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA Case No. CL15000081

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Complainant, v.

HEIRS AT LAW OF CHARLES B. CULPEPER, et al.

Defendants.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of King George, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in King George County, Virginia, as follows: 5.0012 acres, more or less, Lot 6, Wildlife Springs, Tax Map ID No. 17A-1-6; more particularly described in Deed Book 140 at Page 308 It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of the Heirs at Law of Charles B. Culpeper and the Heirs at Law of Elizabeth M. Culpeper, whose last known address is 100 Larch Court, Longwood, FL 32750; and that any heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the defendant(s) named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and/or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before ________________________, 2015 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause.

ENTERED this ___ day of _____________________, 2015. ________________________________ Clerk, Circuit Court of the County of King George, Virginia

I ASK FOR THIS: Margaret F. Hardy (VSB #38555) Sands Anderson PC P.O. Box 907 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907 (540) 373-2504 telephone

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TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE

V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF KING GEORGE COUNTY COUNTY OF KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA Case No. CL15000089 Complainant, v.

HEIRS AT LAW OF MAGGIE BOWEN, et al.

Defendant(s)

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of King George, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in King George County, Virginia, as follows: 10.1 acres, more or less, east side of Welcome Road, Tax Map ID No. 39-28; more particularly described in Deed Book 31 at Page 119 It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of the Heirs at Law of Maggie Bowen, whose last known address is c/o Malik Page, 14611 Shiloh Court, Apartment 201, Laurel, MD 20708; and that any heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the defendant(s) named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/ or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and/or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before ________________________, 2015 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause.

ENTERED this ___ day of _____________________, 2015. ________________________________ Clerk, Circuit Court of the County of King George, Virginia

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V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF KING GEORGE COUNTY COUNTY OF KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA Case No. CL15000102 Complainant, v.

MARY W. BROWN aka MARY M. BROWN, et al.

Defendant(s)

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of King George, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in King George County, Virginia, as follows: 2 acres, more or less, corner of Deep Cove Landing and Timber Trail Lane, Tax Map ID No. 8-99B; more particularly described in Deed Book 38 at Page 269 It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of Mary W. Brown aka Mary M. Brown, whose last known address is 310 Nicholson Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20011; and the location of Clinton Washington aka McClinton Washington, whose last known address is 3814 8th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011; and that any heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the defendant(s) named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and/or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before ________________________, 2015 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause.

ENTERED this ___ day of _____________________, 2015.

Margaret F. Hardy (VSB #38555) Sands Anderson PC P.O. Box 907 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907 (540) 373-2504 telephone

The Colonial Beach Town Council will hold a public hearing at its regular monthly meeting on December 10, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Colonial Beach Town Center, 22 Washington Avenue in Colonial Beach, Virginia to receive input on Ordinance No. 671. Interested citizens are invited to attend and participate.

ORDINANCE NO. 671 ORDINANCE NO. 671 AMENDS THE COLONIAL BEACH TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 20, “TAXATION,” ARTICLE VI, “SPECIAL RATE FOR RESPONSE VEHICLES, SECTION 20-75, “RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS” TO PROVIDE THAT IN ORDER FOR A VOLUNTEER MEMBER OR AUXILIARY MEMBER OF THE COLONIAL BEACH RESCUE SQUAD OR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO QUALIFY FOR THE EXEMPTION FROM PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ON ONE VEHICLE, ALL OTHER FEES, LICENSES AND TAXES OWED TO THE TOWN MUST BE CURRENT. A complete copy of Ordinance No. 671 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 804-224-7181, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Written comments may be submitted to the Town Clerk, 315 Douglas Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443. Persons requiring assistance or accommodation to attend the public hearing may contact Town Hall in advance so that arrangements can be made.

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KING GEORGE COUNTY SCHOOLS, VIRGINIA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS # 01062016-1400 ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS King George County, Virginia is accepting proposals from qualified firms for Access Control Systems and Associated Components for use by King George County Schools.

Margaret F. Hardy (VSB #38555) Sands Anderson PC P.O. Box 907 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907 (540) 373-2504 telephone

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Now Hiring Two (2) Certified Medical Assistants. Only qualified applicants with the following criteria will be considered. Please do not apply if you do not meet this criteria. Minimum 2 yrs. experience in busy family practice, walk-in clinic or urgent care setting.Minimum 2 yrs. in E-Clinical (ECW) EMR system. Minimum 1 yr. Multi-line phone proficiency Current BCLS, Certificate of Phlebotomy.

Strong proficiency in ICD10. Certificates, proof of advanced training. Shift schedules may require availability at 8 a.m. or until 6 p.m.; or ability to work four (4) ten hours shifts. Work Locations Open: King George, VA and Colonial Beach, VA. Expected Hours: 35-40. Some Saturdays possible. Preference given to applicants with a Certified Professional Collector Certificate.

Mandatory to obtain a Certified Professional Collector certificate. Daily Provider support duties: Assists Provider with delivery of professional medical care,Facilitates patient flow by rooming efficiently. Prompting Provider timely, and with accurate information.

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Provide patient injection as directed. Prepare blood for laboratory tests Assist with office procedures, EKGs, and injections. Able to work in a team environment.

Practices extreme standards of cleanliness, trash and debris removal continually Performs Medical Office Receptionist Job Duties:

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Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors in warm, friendly manner, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.

Optimizes patients’ satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone. Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying Provider of patient’s arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider of service delays. Comforts patients by anticipating patients’ anxieties; answering patients’ questions; maintaining the reception area. Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records, and educates patients to all services available.

Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information, controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims.

Maintains business office

inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs, and maintaining immaculate cleanliness of office area. Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies. Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information. Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Facilitates Referrals Skills/ Qualifications: MA with minimum two (2) years busy family practice or urgent care experience, MOS, CPR/First Aid Certification, Phlebotomy Certification, E-Clinical minimum two (2) years, implementation and daily use, or a Pharmacy Tech Certificate, strong ICD-10 experience, Multi-tasking, Flexibility, multi-Line phone system expertise, excellent

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KING GEORGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The King George County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in the Robert H. Combs Board Room of the Revercomb Administration Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia 22485.

Case Number 15-11-Z03: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Article 8, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay Zoning District in order implement modifications required due to Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) becoming lead agency in Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area regulations and for consistency with Article 13, Stormwater Management, King George County Zoning Ordinance.

Documents related to the above cases are available for public inspection during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Department of Community Development, King George County Revercomb Administration Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia. The public is invited to attend the above scheduled hearings and to express their views on the above cases. Those who are unable to attend the public hearings may submit their comments in writing to the Director of Community Development, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 104, King George, Virginia 22485, prior to the scheduled hearings.

By Order of the King George County Planning Commission

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF PARCEL 50 RIDGE ROAD, 16290 RIDGE ROAD AND 16498 RIDGE ROAD, KING GEORGE, VA 22485 In execution of a Deed of Trust from Troy A. Peery, Jr. and Lynn H. Peery, Grantors, to W. Robert Bowers and Pamela A. Grizzard, Grantees, dated March 10, 2009, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George, Virginia (the “Clerk’s Office”), as Instrument Number 20090312000012640 (the “Deed of Trust”), the undersigned, under that certain Appointment of Substitute Trustee dated October 29, 2015 and recorded in the Clerk’s Office as Instrument Number 20151109000064510 will offer for sale at public auction on December 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., at the King George Circuit Court, 9483 Kings Highway, Suite 3, King George, VA 22485, subject to the terms set forth below, the following described real property, together with all and singular the improvements, ways, easements, rights, privileges, and appurtenances to the same belonging, or in any way appertaining (collectively, the “Property”): Parcel 1: 87 acres, more or less, accurately described by a plot and survey by A.D. Garland, Registered Surveyor, which said plot and survey is recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, in Plat Book 4 at page 104, reference to which is made for a more completed and accurate description of the land herein conveyed.

This is the same identical property conveyed by James H. Olive, et als to Troy A. Peery by deed dated December 3, 1952 and recorded in the aforementioned Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 63 at Page 569.

Interested parties may obtain the RFP package by contacting the King George County Purchasing Specialist Jamie Carter at (540) 775-8568, jcarter@co.kinggeorge.state.va.us, download from the King George County website – www. king-george.va.us/county- offices/purchasing/ solicitations or by written request to: King George County Purchasing Specialist, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 201, King George, VA, 22485.

SAVE AND EXCEPT, from the aforesaid tract of land, a graveyard and the right of ingress and egress to and from said graveyard, as are set forth in the aforementioned Deed from James H. Olive, et als, to Troy A. Peery, recorded as aforesaid.

A Pre-Proposal meeting will be held on November 30, 2015. The Pre- Proposal Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM at Sealston Elementary School, 11048 Fletchers Chapel Road King George, VA 22485.

All that certain piece or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying being and situate in Shiloh Magisterial District, King George County, Virginia, containing an area of 0.567 acres, more or less, and being more definitively and particularly described by Plat of Survey made by David L. Deputy, Land Surveyor, dated September 6, 1992, which said plat shows a computed area of 0.5871 acres, more or less, and is attached to, incorporated in, and made a part hereof, reference to which is made for a more completed and accurate description of said property herein conveyed.

Proposals will be accepted at the King George County Finance Department at the above address until 2:00 PM (local prevailing time) on January 6, 2016. Late proposals will not be accepted.

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

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

SAVE AND EXCPET FURTHER, from the aforesaid tract of land, 1.24 acres, more or less, conveyed, by Troy A. Peery and Lola J. Peery, husband and wife, to James Carroll Hayes and Thelma Reen Hayes, husband and wife, by deed dated April 5, 1955, and recorded in the aforementioned Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 66 at Page 552.

Parcel II:

Parcel III: All that certain tract or parcel of land with all buildings and improvements thereon, lying and being in Shiloh Magisterial District, King George County, Virginia, containing an area of 76.675 acres, more or less, in gross and not by the acre, as shown and described upon a plat of survey thereof made by Deputy Land Surveying, Inc., dated December 24, 2007, and entitled “MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT SHOWING LOT 1 BEING A PORTION OF HOLLY HILL SHILOH MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA”, a copy of which is recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court, King George County, Virginia, in Instrument No. 20091104000063720, referenced to which is made for a more complete and accurate description of said property.

TERMS OF SALE: CASH. The Property is to be sold “AS IS” and “WITH ALL FAULTS”, without any representations or warranties, SUBJECT TO the rights of any person(s) in possession, to the extent any such rights exist and have priority over the Deed of Trust, and to any covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, defects, encumbrances, adverse claim, and liens, whether recorded or inchoate, that have priority over the Deed of Trust. The successful bidder shall be required to execute a memorandum of sale and will be required to provide a deposit of 10% of the successful bid in cash, certified or cashier’s check. The Property will be conveyed by Special Warranty Deed. Settlement must occur within thirty (30) days from date of sale, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE, BEING OF THE ESSENCE, or the Substitute Trustee, without limitation, may apply the deposit to the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, resell the Property at the cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the Substitute Trustee shall be entitled to recover from any defaulting purchaser any deficiency resulting from such resale, or sue the defaulting purchaser for specific performance. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to remove the Property from sale at any time before the sale is announced as final, to reject any and all bids, keep bidding open for any length of time, waive deposit requirements, extend time for settlement, and announce additional terms of sale. Terms of sale announced at the public auction will supersede all advertised terms of sale. All closing costs, other than the preparation of the Substitute Trustee’s deed and the grantor’s tax, shall be borne by the successful bidder. Real estate taxes shall be prorated as of the date of sale. The risk of loss or damage to the Property by condemnation, fire or other casualty shall be borne by the successful bidder from and after the time of sale. The Substitute Trustee is not obligated to deliver possession of the Property to the successful bidder, who shall be solely responsible for obtaining possession of the Property.

The below named is a debt collector within the meaning of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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King George Outdoor Club members learn meat cuts and archery basics Mark Fike The King George Outdoor Club got into the hunting season by learning the basics of butchering this past week. Due to the generosity of two Region 1 Conservation Police Officers, Senior Officer Frank Spuchesi and Sgt. Rich Goszka, donating their time to bag a deer and an anonymous individual bagging and donating another deer through the CPOs, the youth were able to learn how to turn deer quarters into roasts, straps, burgers, sausage and jerky.

The meeting started out with a brief about using knives safely.

Then the youth viewed the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ DVD on field dressing a deer. VDGIF’s lands manager, Ron Hughes, gives very detailed instruction in that video about how to do the job correctly and safely. A few questions were asked and then the group of 13 young people headed for the club room where they took turns cutting the muscle groups apart off the hind quarters of deer and deboning the shoulders of the deer. The shoulder meat was turned into burger and Prairie Sage Breakfast Sausage, as were any trimmings from the rest of the deer. The quarters were reduced to roasts and some into jerky.

The youth were very enthusiastic but extremely safe with their use of

3D deer target for the kids to aim at.

The youth took turns stepping up to the line to try aiming and releasing arrows at the target. At first the kids were not all shooting on target.

Woods was soon joined by 4-H Archery Coach, Tom Breese. Together they began correcting and adjusting the student’s form and technique.

Many of the youth were soon hitting the deer and even hitting the vitals.

Celebratory remarks were heard over the sound of the grinder and students working on the venison.

Quick glances in that direction showed that Woods and Breese had a good crew zinging arrows and the satisfying “thunk” of the arrows sinking into the target was heard on a regular basis.

As the time waned and the meat soon began piling up in the coolers, the students’ parents began showing up. The venison went home with the kids and parents. A recipe and tips sheet was offered to each.

As I type this article only hours later, my phone began buzzing with texts and compliments about how good the meat was. That is an indication of success for the young people!

Thanks to the parents, Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Farland, the conservation police officers, Mr. Limbrick, Mr. Woods and Mr. Breese for their assistance in making the event such a great success. Look for more stories on the exploits of the outdoor club in the near future.

the cutlery and kitchen tools. They learned anatomy of the deer while taking the muscle groups apart. Others learned why it was important to cut off the fat and sinew. Meat that was cut into small chunks was run through a grinder twice to get the texture correct before being bagged.

Eleven pounds of breakfast sausage was made from the deer which was then distributed to the youth to take home. They followed the directions that came with the Hi Mountain Prairie Sage Breakfast Sausage seasonings and made the correct mixtures before grinding the meat once more. Eight pounds of burger was also taken home by the young people. Most of the youth were able to learn how to use a vacuum sealer to professionally seal up their roasts.

Two other club members made up the seasoning batches for jerky and got the marinade going. Two fathers came to help out with supervision and butchering instruction for the event. Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Farland were an incredible help to Mr. Limbrick, Mr. Woods and Mr. Fike in keeping things running smoothly and ensuring the meat was all used properly.

While the meat cutting was going on, Mr. Woods began showing the youth the basics of archery. He had several of his own bows on hand to let the kids try. Bear Archery donated two Bullseye X Recurve bows to the club to use, which turned out to be very helpful. Mr. Fike had a

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Potomac River — Reports from Ken’s Tackle show the striper are biting on the Maryland side on green umbrella sassy shads. The larger fish are not here yet but with the cold snap they may head our way. Anglers at Colonial Beach are catching some nice catfish on cutbait and eels. Tidal creeks are giving up some crappie on minnows off deep structure. Yellow perch are on the edges of remnant grasslines.

The Colonial Beach Town Council will hold a public hearing at its regular monthly meeting on December 10, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Colonial Beach Town Center, 22 Washington Avenue in Colonial Beach, Virginia to receive input on Ordinance No. 668. Interested citizens are invited to attend and participate.

By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated December 21, 2006, and recorded at Instrument Number 20061222000099210 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for King George County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $247,200.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at 9483 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485 on: December 14, 2015 at 12:30 PM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of All that certain lot or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Potomac Magisterial District, King George County, Virginia, known as Lot No. 60, Section 14 of Presidential Lakes Subdivision, as shown and described on a plat prepared by Elliott & Associates, dated October 19, 1973, and of record in Plat Book 7, Pages 51, et seq. in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia., and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $20,000.00, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, in cash or cashier’s check payable to the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE will be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee’s fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/ sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the seller’s attorneys at settlement, a fee of $445.00 for review of the settlement documents.

Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding.

A complete copy of Ordinance No. 668 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 804-224-7181, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Written comments may be submitted to the Town Clerk, 315 Douglas Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443. Persons requiring assistance or accommodation to attend the public hearing may contact Town Hall in advance so that arrangements can be made.

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Beach council debates motel’s future Linda Farneth Colonial Beach Town Attorney Andrea Erard updated the town council on the status of Beach Gate Motel during the Nov. 11 work session.

The motel has been vacant since December 2012.

On Dec. 20, 2012 the council voted to force the evacuation of 36 residents at the motel, located at 800 Colonial Ave. Shortly before that, a car struck a pedestrian and several cars before crashing into the motel and structurally damaging it.

Westmoreland Building Inspector Dexter Monroe found several serious electrical violations both by the owner and tenants.

Because the motel was only zoned for transient use, the electrical systems were not designed to handle large appliances.

Residents living there long term were equipping their rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, deep fryers and other appliances that caused electrical circuits to trip.

Monroe called in State Fire Marshal Timothy Ritchey from the Virginia Department of Fire and Safety. Ritchey sited violations including loose electrical connections, damaged conduits, improper wiring and lack of grounding.

The main electrical feed into

the building was bare and hanging near rotten wood.

A fire watch was created to ensure fire extinguishers remained operable, heavy appliances were not in use, and extension cords were not being covered by combustibles. Motel Owner Douglas Simms agreed to pay Northern Neck builders to perform the fire watch.

However Monroe was informed

by Northern Neck Builders that Simms intended to stop payment for the fire watch at 2 a.m. on Christmas Eve of 2012.

Town officials met with Monroe on Dec. 20 2012. The council passed a resolution authorizing the town manager to spend up to $4,000 to pay for the fire watch beginning at 2:01 a.m. on Dec. 24, 2012, to end at midnight, Jan. 3, 2013. However funds were insufficient to cover the costs so volunteers from the fire department and Northern Neck Builders kept watch.

Colonial Beach Mayor Mike Ham also performed four shifts.

Since the motel was forced to shut down, the town zoning office has reported that the owner does only minimal work to keep his permits from expiring.

At last week’s work session, Erard said she has worked with Simm’s attorneys to try to find a resolution.

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“The owner would like to reestablish the building as a motel, but have the flexibility to allow long-term stay,” she said.

Because the current ordinances do not allow that, the owner would have to apply for a conditional-use permit and council would have to approve it. Erard asked the council members if they would be interested in exploring a text amendment to allow 5 percent of the rooms to be used for long-term stay.

A majority of council members indicated no interest in giving Simms any lenience.

Vice Mayor Eddy Blunt listed a number of reasons, including “history of the building, history of the landlord tenant process that took place, the amount of police response over the years...”

Blunt stated he heard a rumor that many hotel residents were from outside the town limits and

had been placed there by social services. Councilman Wayne DiRosario confirmed the rumors were true.

“My sister lived there at one time and was placed there by Social Services,” DiRosario said. “I agree we need to look after our own, but we are making a terrible statement to people coming into town to buy a house or invest in business.”

Councilman Tommy Edwards expressed concern the number of long-term tenants would rise.

“If we allow 5 percent, I think it will expand,” Edwards said. “Once again we will wind up seeing hotplates and different things that should not be in those rooms if we allow long-term stays. ” Ham ended discussion saying, “We are limited on what we can force people to do, but we shouldn’t back off and let him do what ever he wants.”

King George will hold a ‘household hazardous waste disposal day’ 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Dec. 5 at the King George County Landfill. The special disposal is for residents-only and their households, with no waste from businesses allowed. Yellow permanent county stickers should be displayed.

Household hazardous waste, including paints and solvents, computer equipment, televisions and telephones, batteries and light bulbs, will be accepted at the residents’

disposal area at the main King George County Landfill, 10376 Bullock Drive.

Other items included are automotive fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals, aerosol cans, kerosene, insecticides, mercury thermometers, photographic chemicals, lighter fluid, shoe polish, fiberglass epoxy, moth balls, glue and broken or obsolete smoke detectors.

Leftover toiletry items are included, such as alcohol-based lotions, nail polish, polish remover, hair relaxers, dyes and permanents.

Clinic hires nurse practitioner for Beach and treatment of patients addicted to opioid pain killers and heroin.

She also worked in home based The Community Care Clinic primary care and hospice dealing is pleased to announce that with end-of-life issues and the Alexandria Blackmon has joined geriatric population. the practice Over her career as a Nurse she has had the Practitioner. opportunity to work She will see in many different clinic areas including patients at the vascular surgery, clinic’s Beachgate vascular wounds, Medical Center in c a r d i o p u l m o n a r y, Colonial Beach. dementia and She earned her infectious diseases Master of Science such as Hep. B, HD, degree as an Adult Pd, TB, CF and HIV. and Gerontology Ms. Blackmon N u r s e is originally from Practitioner with Illinois. The clinic a minor in Acute Blackmon continues to recruit Care from the nurse practitioners and University of physician’s assistants to Pennsylvania.

Her most recent position was at serve the King George, Dahlgren, a pain care clinic providing care to Colonial Beach and Westmoreland patients with acute or chronic pain communities.

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On Nov. 17, Potomac Elementary School hosted three children’s authors, who spent the day reading to, and speaking with, the students about writing.

Verlyn Tarlton is a King George, who has three children that attend Potomac Elementary.

Author Martin Tiller is a fifth grade teacher from Richmond.

A.J. Cosmo is a California-based writer who has donated the sales proceeds during the month of November from his book, “I Don’t Want To Go To School,” to Potomac Elementary.

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Individual artists, artisans, and related businesses in the counties of King George, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Richmond and Northumberland who wish to learn more about the new Northern Neck Artisan Trail are invited for tea and cookies, 3 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Northern Neck Planning District Offices, 457 Main Street, Warsaw VA 22572.

Those wishing to be listed as a trail site on the Northern Neck Artisan Trail map/brochure may download an application and the “Artisan Trail Network Toolkit - Overview and Participation Details”, explaining the participation criteria.

To download the toolkit, go to : www.ArtisanTrailNetwork.org Or contact the Artisans Center of Virginia at: trails@ artisanscenterofvirginia.org Dec. 4 is the design cut-off deadline for enrolling on the on the Northern Neck Artisan Trail for those who whish to be featured in the print version of the trail.

An annual enrollment fee clock does not kick in until the map/ brochure is released at in the spring of 2016.

Early enrollment provides free marketing until the official trail launch, months away.

Until then, participants’ exposure on the trail website and trail Facebook page is free of charge.

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Rev. Barry Black, the 62nd chaplain of the United States Senate, spoke to an enthusiastic crowd Sunday evening. Black recounted his hardscrabble youth and his reliance on God to sustain him during tough times.

Chaplain: Black talks of power of grace to sustain From page 1 intercessor and friend to the senators, their spouses, and the Senate staff as they seek to discover and live God’s wonderful plan,” he said.

The Senate chaplain is the author of two books, “From the Hood to the Hill” and “The Blessing of Adversity.”

Black autographed copies for many of those attending the Colonial Beach service Fellow author and evangelist Dr. Rick Warren has said about Chaplain Black: “Barry Black is a leader among leaders. Brilliant and articulate, yet humble and approachable, he is a force for integrity, goodness and compassion on Capitol Hill.”

Those attending the service at Colonial Beach Baptist Sunday night

were in agreement, applauding Black frequently and giving him standing ovation as he concluded his remarks.

The busy Senate chaplain stayed for more than an hour after the service answering individual questions from those present.

Colonial Beach Baptist Church, which took the lead in organizing the community-wide event, has been bringing renewed energy and enthusiasm to the Beach community under the leadership of new Pastor Patrick Walker, a former U.S. Army ranger.

Also attending the Sunday service were U.S. Navy Chaplain Randy Gibson of Dahlgren and Pastor David Cunningham of the First Baptist Church of Colonial Beach.

Music was provided by Trevon Jones of Montross.

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A young mother was convicted in King George Circuit Court last week of credit theft and identity fraud in connection with her use of a credit card stolen from the woman she was living with at the time of the crimes.

Angela Stafford, 28, a waitress at a restaurant on Dahlgren, entered pleas of guilty to two identity theft charges and two drug charges while appearing Thursday before Circuit Court Judge Herbert Hewitt. The commonwealth agreed not to prosecute two other charges that had been filed in the case.

According to King George Commonwealth’s Attorney Keri Gusmann, on July 14, Stafford, who had a previous drug conviction, took a credit card from a King George woman who was providing her housing and used it to run up $3,000 in charges.

“It is so very sad that drugs, in this case heroin, can ravage one’s mind so much that addicts resort to stealing from the very people that care for

them the most,” Gusmann said.

Judge Hewitt sentenced Stafford to 12 years in prison, but suspended all of the time provided she pay $3,000 in restitution, remain on good behavior for 10 years, attend substance-abuse counseling and be placed on active, supervised probation.

“Ms Stafford has made significant strides since her offense, both with her addiction and her family,” Gusmann said. “This was a disposition that the victim was very much in favor of.”

Also sentenced in King George Circuit Court Thursday for was Jennifer Simmens-Andersen of King George, who was charged with four counts of welfare fraud. SimmensAndersen had previously entered pleas of guilty to the charges. She was sentenced to 20 years with all but seven months suspended.

“Committing Welfare Fraud is a despicable crime,” Gusmann said.

“You are not only stealing from all tax payers, but preventing the truly needy from getting the help they desperately need.”