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On Nov. 20, 2015, the following students were recognized as the first nine weeks Drifter Pride recipients; Front row (l-r): Miquel Martinez, Andrew Grooms, Ryan Strett, Ian Straughan, Somari Johnson, Aiden Heeter, Piper Moore and Rebecca Grigsby. Back row from left to right: Anna O’Sullivan, Eva Reed, Cynari Davis, Madison Scherer, Hailey Murphy, Grecia Haddock, Lazavion Thompson, Zehner Nagahnquet.
The referrals are issued for good behavior and are part of a program called Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. It rewards students for good behavior in order to reduce bad behaviors and the need for discipline. CBES, now in “Year 2,” is known to the students as “Drifter Pride.” Elementary School Principal Michele Coates said, “We set a goal to earn 3,000 positive office referrals by the last day of school. As of Nov. 30, 2015 students have earned 1,313 positive office referrals. We are well on our way to reaching our goal as a school!” Drifter Pride encourages faculty, staff and students to be productive, responsible and respectful at all times, Coates said. It began in the classroom. Students were taught the core values of Drifter Pride. As children exhibited these qualities they were given positive office referrals. The second phase began in September 2015 and moved out of the classroom and into the halls, library, cafeteria, buses, etc. and is based on class-wide behavior. “While we are still focusing on individuals, we are also focusing
on monthly incentives for kids to work as a team in the class.” Coates said. This year students from kindergarten through seventh grade are enjoying learning how to apply Drifter Pride in all areas, with help from the Minions and Petey the Pirate. Coates and the elementary school faculty treated the students to an entertaining assembly on Sept. 16, 2015 to learn how to be productive, responsible and respectful on the bus, in the halls, the cafeteria and at home. During “Year 1,” students earned, 2,395 positive office referrals. As of Nov. 30, 2015, students have earned 1,313 positive office referrals this year. Each nine weeks a Drifter Pride Ceremony honors one student from each homeroom who demonstrates Drifter Pride consistently throughout the nine weeks. Students are selected by their homeroom teachers. “This is a very meaningful award. Students have to work hard to earn this recognition.” Coates said. “The faculty and staff are extremely proud of the students. Our school counselor, Mrs. Newland, did an excellent job organizing this event. Students are encouraged daily to let their Drifter Pride shine by making every minute matter!”
Montross to help decorate Christmas tree at governor’s mansion Staff Report The Town of Montross is happy to announce its participation in this year’s decorating of the Virginia Governor’s Mansion Christmas Tree by submitting a customdesigned tree ornament from Montross that will adorn the governor’s tree throughout the holiday season. The six-inch hand-crafted ornament was commissioned by Montross Town Council and its Town Manager, Brenda Reamy, at the request of the Virginia Municipal League (VML), which initiated the project. VML offered the opportunity to its members, which includes towns, cities and counties in Virginia, to create a hand-made ornament that represents Virginia or the contributing locality. Councilman Ferdie F. Chandler suggested a hand-turned ornament made by Mr. Wallace McGuinness, and the idea to add a hand-painted scene was included in the discussion. Councilman Larry W. Wheaton suggested asking local artist Holly Harman to create a concept drawing. With both local artists agreeing to take on the project McGuinness acquired the Linden Wood from a tree felled on the farm of former state senator Blake T. Newton to create the ornament. Harman took the traditional view of the Virginia state bird, the male Northern Cardinal and added her-own flair by painting a female Northern Cardinal ,perched on a Flowering Dogwood branch along with script lettering identifying the ornament as being from Montross, Virginia. The completed ornament was presented to Town Manager Reamy and reviewed by council members in October prior to being sent on to VML for inclusion in the tree decorating project. The “Village” of Montross joins the ranks of Virginia’s big cities and other small towns as
about 125 ornaments will decorate the Governor’s Mansion tree. Montross’ ornament, and others from throughout Virginia can be seen during Executive Mansion Holiday Tours on Thursday, Dec.
3, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for the Official Tree Lighting Ceremony and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.noon, and 2-4 p.m., and on Dec. 11 and 18 from 10a.m.-2 p.m.
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Artist Holly Harman and craftsman Wallace McGuinness display the handcrafted ornament they created to hang on the Christmas tree in the governor’s mansion in Richmond.
Christmas festivities in village of Kinsale set for Saturday Richard Leggitt Christmas in Kinsale is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5. The charming old port community always kicks off the season on the first Saturday of December with an event co-hosted by the Kinsale Christmas Committee, the Kinsale Foundation and the Cople District Volunteer Fire Department. The event raises money for those in the community who are less fortunate, according to Lynn Norris, the director of the Kinsale Museum which is operated by the Kinsale Foundation. “Your help and generosity makes a huge difference for folks who might otherwise have nothing at all
under their Christmas tree,” Norris said. “Your contributions are so very important and appreciated by so many.” The holiday event will begin at noon on Saturday with a local homemade cookie sale at the old Kinsale Ice Cream Parlor. There will be Christmas Bazaar featuring handcrafts and art at the Cople District Firehouse and a Christmas Car Show. Food, including fried oysters, stewed oysters, roasted oysters, pulled pork barbecue and burgers, will be available at the downtown park. There will be wines available from Vault Field Vineyards, live music and a silent auction featuring quality gifts, many of them handmade.
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In the afternoon, there will be a toy box raffle, games for children at a Kid’s Zone at the firehouse, horsedrawn carriage rides, a tree lighting, a bike giveaway, crafts for kids, a parade and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus. “Proceeds go for very good causes,” said Norris, “including WRAR Christmas Wishes, The Haven Shelter, the Food Bank, gifts for seniors and supplies for needy children.” For a good time and a worthwhile cause, visit Kinsale on Saturday, Dec. 5.
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Virginia should still consider reinstituting parole
Former Attorney General and Republican candidate for Governor Mark Early, who headed up Governor McAuliffe’s commission on Parole, made it pretty clear that the body isn’t going to recommend a return to parole. Of note, this isn’t Mark Early’s preference, he supDavid S. Kerr ports some form of parole, but that wasn’t the consensus of the commission. Many just didn’t think it had a chance in a Republican dominated General Assembly and didn’t want to bother recommending it. And that’s a shame, because parole, can serve a valuable purpose. We put people in prison for three basic reasons. One, is to punish them. They’ve stolen, hurt some-
one, or worse, and we want to see that they get what’s coming to them. Second, we want to get them out of society altogether. They’re a danger and putting them in prison makes sure they’re out of circulation. And third, we want to rehabilitate them. Yes, that’s a stated purpose. Redemption features strongly in the American ethos and most of us, if asked, believe in giving people a second chance. That, to some extent, is what’s behind parole. However, parole, in Virginia fell into long term disfavor when George Allen was elected Governor in 1993. The crime right was high, Virginians’ were justifiably nervous, and it seemed a lot of crimes were being committed by people out on parole. The system wasn’t working. Potentially dangerous felons were serving as little as a fourth of their sentence before being released. With the concurrence of what was then a legislature dominated by Democrats, parole was abolished. The legislation
Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Love Thy Neighbor celebrated their Thanksgiving event on a beautiful, crisp Fall day ~ with a bountiful blessing of patrons, volunteers, inspired message and song, food pantry Thanksgiving items and a delicious turkey dinner with all the fixin’s! Jeremy, Christiana and David from 3D Salvation provided a combination of praise and worship music and song along with inspirational testimony. The patrons joined in on many of the selections creating a sweet spiritual presence throughout the center. All were thankful for what has been provided to them this Thanksgiving season. Rex Sappenfield cooked 25 turkeys for the meal while our Kitchen Team prepared dressing and side dishes. The Mom’s Club of King George and In First Credit Union provided all the pies for dessert ~ pumpkin and apple. Absolutely delicious! Raffle prizes included turkeys, pumpkin pies, a beautiful mum, candy dishes, candles and 4 - $25 gift cards from the Fredericksburg Methodist Church. LTN is grateful to all who donated gifts! The food pantry overflowed with Thanksgiving type items along with fresh fruits, vegetables, breads and desserts, frozen WaWa sandwiches and hygiene selections. An abundance of cereal was offered ~ thank you Century 21 Battlefield for your donation of 400+ boxes. A generous monetary donation was received from the OFB Club of King George allowing LTN to offer additional choices in the food pantry ~ and Solutions Development Corporation (SDC) for their ongoing support and donations towards our Holiday giv-
ing effort . We are grateful to our community partners for their continued provisions enabling us to serve those less fortunate in King George County. We encourage others to join in this effort! LTN appreciates all regular, new and youth group 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. Ms. Patricia, from the Community Care Clinic continues to perform blood pressure checks, answer questions and provide recommendations to those who require attention. 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: Email: kgc.ltn@gmail.com.Website: www. kg-ltn.org Facebook: www. facebook.com/kglovethyneighbor
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has sometimes been referred to as the “truth in sentencing” act. Of course, we still have a parole board, but it’s primarily for people sentenced before for the abolition of parole in 1995 and for geriatric releases. Hardly any of this bunch gets parole. And it’s not surprising. If you were sentenced to twenty or more years it’s unlikely that it was for anything non-violent. Not surprisingly most of these folks are not good candidates for parole. What parole means is that the state is taking a chance on you. By considering the nature of the crime, how you’ve behaved in prison, your attitude and what you have done to improve yourself, you might be suitable for an early, supervised, release. That’s parole. Also, there are terms to a parole, such as getting a job, continuing with a drug treatment program, and of course, checking in regularly with your parole officer. If you violate the terms of your parole, its back to prison you to go.
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have a lot of prisons in Virginia and the whole system costs nearly $1 Billion. It’s a major industry. So, maybe taking the view that people can reform, and letting them try, could save us some money too. Do you really like paying $30,000 a year to keep a person in prison? Most of all, what bothers many is that the system as it stands now, is absolute. No parole, no way, no how. That assumes all criminals are the same. They’re not, and some, given a chance, would much prefer a shot at rehabilitation over serving an expensive and life wasting jail sentence.
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armed robber. Also, consideration for parole should only occur after a significant part of the sentence has been served. Getting out of jail after serving a quarter of your time seems a bit silly. But, it should also be based on specific accomplishments. Such as learning to read, many criminals can’t read, getting a GED perhaps, and acquiring a skill. Also, attitude, and their desire to “do better” is vitally important. Age, too, younger criminals have the best prospects, should probably play a role as well. And there is the economics. We
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Many prison officials have been supportive of parole. They see the prisoners that try to do better and they also know that the prospect of getting out ahead of schedule is a strong encouragement towards their rehabilitation. Currently prisoners get time off their sentences for good behavior, but that’s not as powerful an incentive as parole. It also doesn’t encourage prisoners to do much to improve themselves. They just have to avoid getting in trouble. Perhaps what Virginia should consider, and with the Commission’s findings this is, alas, a long ways off, is to try some kind of hybrid parole system. One, where perhaps the judge indicates whether a criminal when sentenced is eligible for parole. Based perhaps on the nature of the crime and the presentencing report. Non-violent criminals in particular would be candidates for this kind of approach. Someone who committed fraud or stole a vehicle is in a different class of criminal than an
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AREA DEATH SUSAN MARION DEPUTY
Susan Marion Deputy, 63, of King George County passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. She was born Susan Marion Griggs on May 10, 1952, at Arlington Hospital in Arlington. Susan briefly attended Virginia Commonwealth University. She previously worked for the FBI and CIA in Washington, D.C. She married her husband of 42 years, David L. Deputy,
on March 24, 1973. In addition to her husband, David, Susan is survived by two daughters, Lisa S. Randolph (Will) of St. Mary’s City, Md., and Sarah E. Deputy of Sandston; two loving grandchildren, Bradley William Randolph and Lucille “Lucy” Margaret Randolph; her mother, Margaret E. Griggs of Fairfax County; and two sisters, Dianne E. Scarr of Fairfax and Gail Lynn Weaver of Warrenton. Susan was predeceased by her father, M. Bradley Griggs of Fairfax; and an infant son, John David. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Please sign the online guest book at nashandslawfh.com.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Boxwood Wreath & Table Top Tree Workshop. 6-8 p.m. at the KG Citizens Center.All materials will be provided. Cost $30 for wreath, #15 table top tree. 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.
Friday, Dec. 4
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.
Saturday, Dec. 5
Westmoreland Museum to offer an event filled December weekend Whether you are a child or child at heart...There is something for you at the Museum! Dec. 2nd 5-7 pm: Doll Display Opening at Wakefield. Connecting Friends will exhibit for our last Art & Wine. Come out and see the members’ amazing artistry, purchase a raffle ticket, and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres from the Inn at Montross. Following the display, The Inn will be open for dinner, wine, or a light bite with the Connecting Friends! Kid-friendly menu will be available (All are welcome, but reservations are appreciated: 493-8624) Dec. 4th (during Montross’ Spirit Festival) 5-8 pm: Westmoreland County Museum’s original museum and the Wakefield building will present Christmas displays and we will offer refreshments to visitors. WCM original building: “Christmas Memories” exhibit. The Museum will offer punch and dessert Wakefield Building: “Doll Display and Raffle” plus “Vintage Christmas” exhibit. Wakefield will offer hot cider and cookies (courtesy of Connecting Friends) Dec. 5th (during Montross “Santa Visits”) 10 am-1 pm. Santa is Coming to Montross! For the second
year, during Santa’s visit in the old courthouse, the Wakefield building will offer a Christmas Craft for kids. Dec. 6th 1-7 pm Museum Open House & Benefit Dinner. The Museum will hold an open house in the Wakefield building from 1-5 pm. We will offer light finger food and music by Beth Parker. (This will be your last opportunity to see the doll display and purchase raffle tickets for the bride doll.) We also ask you to bring a donation (of any value) to put into an ornament for our Giving Tree. Donations to the museum during this event will go to the salvation of the Wakefield building. We’ll begin the event with an empty tree and we want your help to decorate the tree with these salvation ornaments. We encourage kids to bring some pennies to put into our “Pennies for Preservation” jar. These donations will also go to ongoing efforts to complete the Wakefield building. We will also hold the reclaimed wood birdhouse raffle drawing at 5 pm. From 5-7 pm, The Inn at Montross is generously hosting a benefit buffet for us. Cost is $25 per person (All are welcome; reservations are appreciated: 493-8624)
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.
Sunday, Dec. 6
Winter Festival sponsored by KG County Historical Society. Free admission. Courthouse/Museum parking lot. 2-5:30 p.m. Celebrate the holidays with activities, crafts, food and the lighting of the county Christmas tree.
Monday, Dec. 7
No. Neck Audubon Society to meet at the Lancaster Library at 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. Holiday party, book reviews.
Dahlgren united methodist church Bread give away. Fridays, 9-11 a.m. Next to the Sheep’s Pen. 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. Hanover-with-brunswick Annual Christmas Bourtique. December 12, 8 a.m.-noon. St.
KG Democratic Committee 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.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
NARFE Chapter 595 Lunch Meeting. 1 p.m. Hunan Diner, Col. Beach. (PAYG). Then trip to Westmoreland Rehab on Rt 205 to celebrate the holidays with the residents. Small wrapped gift appreciated, no food or toiletries, mark gift if for male or female. All are invited to these meetings. 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.
Thursday, Dec. 10
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.
Saturday, Dec. 12
Christmas House Tour sponsored by the Col. Beach Historical Society. Purchase tickets at the Museum during office hours. Tour will open at 5:30. Transportation provided. Holly Jolly Market Bazaar. King George Elementary School 9am to 1pm. Crafters, vendors, non-profits and more. DECA fundraiser.
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Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad to offer annual holiday programs
December 12, 2015 9am-1pm
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.
Rain – Snow - Shine KG Elementary School Cafeteria & Parking Lot 10381 Ridge Road, King George, VA Featured at this Shop Local Event are members of the award winning King George Farmers Market! Also featuring Local Artists & Crafters with Hand-made art, pottery, photographs, woodwork, quilts, hats, embroidery, and more! Fresh Farm Food, citrus, preserves, pickles and more! Local venders with specialty gift items! Support your local non-profit King George Community Groups through sales and attention to their activities! Carolers will also be on hand along with other entertainment and even that Jolly Ole Elf himself - Santa! Contact kgdeca@gmail.com with questions, or call Dee Strauss 540-775-3535 ext. 2225.
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, 804-761-5115. Names must be in by December 14th. 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. Any questions call Pat at (804) 761-5115.
Montross Christmas Spirit Festival Weekend
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Friday, Dec. 4- Sunday, Dec. 6 Register at Open Houses for door prizes. Visit Santa and hear Christmas stories. Spirit Tree lighting at the Courtyard. 6 p.m. Christmas songs & carols performed throughout the weekend. Food drive, “cruise in”, decorations, food, and more. Fun for the whole family. For schedule of events, call (804) 493-9623.
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John’s Parish Hall, Kings Hwy. in the heart of KG. Santa will be on hand for photos. St. Mary’s episcopal Hosting monthly Free Lunch, Saturday, Dec. 5, noon-2 p.m. This will be a celebratory luncheon for the 5th year of building community one bowl of soup at at time, to recognize the volunteers that have worked so hard to serve over 5,000 meals (and everything that goes along with the luncheons) and to thank Kristin Guido for her leadership over the past 5 years. All are invited to attend. So...as Kris would say, “Come to the lunch, bring a friend, meet a friend. We’ll be looking for you!!”
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 2 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. Free admission. Located in the courthouse/museum parking lot. Holiday activities, games, food and the lighting of the county Christmas tree.
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Lady Eagles basketball hoping for improvement this year
Curt Albert takes over the helm of KGHS swim program Leonard Banks Sports Editor Curt Albert will have some big shoes to fill now that he is the third person to hold the title of head swimming coach in the history of King George High School. Albert replaced Debi Bernardes, who led the Foxes to numerous district and conference championships
Richard Leggitt The Washington and Lee Lady Eagles basketball team has games against King and Queen and King William high schools at home this week and with returning players at key positions is hoping for an improved record this year. “We are hopeful that some young athleticism will turn into improved results this year,” said Washington and Lee Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis. “Coach Elizabeth Beckham gets a lot out of these girls.” Beckham is returning for her fourth year as coach of an undermanned, inexperienced squad that in previous years has been long on desire but short on victories. This season she hopes that seven returning players will lead to a solid season. “Every pivotal position is being filled by a returning player,” Beckham said, “which should help the team develop and advance in every position.” Diamond Covington, a 5’3’’ sophomore, will be the Eagles’ starting point guard this year and the shooting guards will be 5’ junior Rynesha Goode and 5’ senior Armanni Henry. “Our guards have shown growth and maturity, and they will be vital to the outcome of our season,” said Beckham. “Everyone is excited to watch Diamond Covington play the point guard position this year, and
“I really don’t see that much to stop this team from becoming conference champions again this year.” —Curt Albert
during the course of eight years. “Curt has a lot of great experience in the swimming world, which is one of the many reasons why I recruited him before he graduated out of the college — so I could groom him to take over my position,” Bernardes said. “I always find that a coaching staff that is committed to kids and has the ability to stay for more than four years is essential to team growth and success.” During his high school years at KGHS, Albert swam under the coaching auspices of Bernardes for two seasons, before attending Virginia Tech. The Virginia Tech graduate, has a graduate degree in computer science. Currently he is employed as an engineer for NSWC. Last year, Albert took on the role of a volunteer assistant for the Foxes. “Last year Debi asked me to be a volunteer coach for the Foxes,” Albert said. “The fact is, I like coaching so much, if it paid well enough I would it for a living. It’s kind of fun to return as a coach with the team you grew up with.” With the first swim meet of the season set to begin on Friday, Dec. 4, at Brooke Point High School, Albert will lead a contingent of 47 swimmers against a highly talented triple-A school. Included in the team roster are 12 swimmers who swam on year round teams. Although two new teams have been added to the Foxes’ competition this season due to changing conferences, the aspect of winning the Conference 22 championship last year will aid in their quest for another championship to add to the Foxes’ legacy. “Even though we are down in numbers, this should be one of the strongest teams we’ve ever had,” Al-
Region 4A East AllRegion Volleyball Team Staff Report The Virginia High School League recently announced the following commendations in Region 4A East All-Region Volleyball: • Jamestown was the featured high school in Region 4A All-Region Volleyball, with four athletes and coach honored. Jamestown’s head coach Tom Stephenson was named Coach of the Year, Maria Esch anchored the Jamestown representation as Player of the Year. • For King George High School, MiCala Peterson and Abbey Davis were given honorable mention awards.
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Rynesha Goode will be a critical component to the growth of the Lady Eagles for the next several years.” Washington and Lee will have steady junior, 5’11’’ Aijsha Kelly at the post position and returning players Hanania Remington, a 5’4’’ senior; Lorena Luna, a 5’5’’ senior; and
“It is a good combination of seasoned players as well as up and coming talent.” —Coach Elizabeth Beckham Takera Brooks, a 5’7’’ junior will be counted on to be examples for new players Whitney Wade, a 5’6’’ freshman; Georgia Ess, a 5’4’’ sophomore; and Justina Gilbert, a 5’9’’ senior. “It is a good combination of seasoned players as well as up and coming talent,” said Beckham. So, as Washington & Lee begins its 22-game schedule this week, the sky is the limit for an improving and hungry team of athletic and determined girls. “They will be inexperienced, but we hope they can make strides as the season develops,” Lewis said.
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Curt Albert has taken over the helm of the King George High School swimming program. The KGHS and Virginia Tech alumni is the third head swimming coach in the school’s history. bert said. The decrease in team numbers is partly due to only one new swimmer being added to this year’s team. The vast majority of the team has a wealth of experience.
The Foxes’ girls did not graduate any members that competed in regionals or states last season, while the boys lost two to graduation, including individual state champion, and current University of Mary
Washington swimmer, Richardo Bonilla-Vazquez. “I really don’t see that much to stop this team from becoming conference champions again this year,” Albert said.
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Logan Taylor named to the USA Under-17 National Football Team Leonard Banks Sports Editor King George High School junior Logan Taylor’s aspirations to become the best quarterback he can be may not be too far off. In fact, as of May, the 16-year old, 6-foot-2 member of the Foxes’ varsity football team was named to the USA Under-17 National Football Team. He will have an opportunity to play against a Canadian team in February in the International Bowl at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Taylor is one of 59 athletes to be selected for this honor of representing the USA team. “The experience to play for Team USA was amazing,” Taylor said. “It was a week of non-stop football that featured team meetings to team meals, practicing twice a day, and at the end of the week, we had a game where it all came together.” Taylor was among a select number of quarterbacks chosen for the team. Each quarterback ran the exact standardized offense. “It was interesting to be playing with people from different states,” Taylor said. “It was great to see all
the players come together, and play as a team.” Based on his ability to lead, read defenses, strong command of huddles, and accurate passing skills, manager of the U.S. Football National Team, Aaron Ingram handselected Logan. “Being a former quarterback, and quarterback coach myself, I am a huge fan of Logan,” Ingram said. “I am very excited that he did well. It was fun to watch him progress through the week.” Athletes were chosen from four locations, including Baltimore, where Taylor competed. During the International Bowl, players will have the unique opportunity to be seen by college scouts from around the country. “We are recognized by the IOC and USOC,” Ingram said. “When you talk about the Dream Team for basketball, we are the Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Scotty Pippen for football.” Taylor’s USA team will play a Canadian team from the province of Ontario, as one of several games within the International Bowl series. The USA football program began in 2010.
Rising King George High School senior, Logan Taylor’s quest for gridiron stardom will soon be realized. He will be among a select group of USA Under-17 National Football players who are scheduled to play against a Canadian team in February, 2016, in the International Bowl, at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Currently, American football is now played in more than 70 countries on six continents.
Drifters honored with All-Rappahannock River Conference awards Staff Report Recently, the Colonial Beach High School Drifters’ Lamar Lucas and Alonzo Turner were honored individually with first-team and secondteam All-Rappahannock River Conference awards, respectively. For the second season in a row, Lucas gained more than 1,000 yards rushing. The running back gained 1,127 yards on 169 carries, while scoring 12 touchdowns. His offensive performance earned him FirstTeam Offense. On defense, the 205-pound linebacker earned First-Team Defense. Turner also earned First-Team Defense as a defensive back. As a quarterback for the Drifters, Turner gained 621 yards on 91 carries. He also scored seven touchdowns.
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Malik Martin from Essex was honored with Offensive Player of the Year. Martin also won the Offensive Back of the Year award. On defense, Martin was recognized as the Defensive Back of the Year. Martin’s teammate, Tyler Douglas was honored as Offensive Lineman of the Year. Rappahannock Raider A.J. Darby won the Defensive Player of the Year award. Essex head coach John Fulks won the Coach of the Year award.
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On Saturday, December 5, the wrestling season will officially be underway, as the Foxes will host 22 teams in the annual King George Duals.
King George wrestling set to embark on 2015-16 season Staff Report On Dec. 5, the King George High School wrestling program will host the King George Duals. The meet will feature 22 teams from throughout the state of Virginia. Each team is scheduled to wrestle five matches. The meet will begin with a round robin session in the morning, which will determine the eight-team bracketed tournament session in the afternoon. The round robin winners will be featured in the gold bracket, runners-up in the silver and last place in the bronze. Wrestling fans will see a solid King George team, featuring the following returning wrestlers: Kyle Knepshield (107 lbs.); Teddy Buckley (120 lbs.); Kolin Johnson (126 lbs.); Logan Kraisser (138 lbs.); Kaleb Sabo (145 lbs.); Ron Bell (152 lbs.); Brendan Dean (170 lbs.); Cyrus Fletcher (182 lbs.); Jordan Price (195 lbs.). Last season, the Foxes improved over their 2013-14 dual meet season total of 18-22 with a 20-17 finish. It was
the first time in years King George finished above .500. Based on his high winning percentage from last season, Johnson could have another breakout year. Fletcher and Bell both scored points in the last season’s regional tournament. According to Foxes head wrestling coach, Jeff Kraisser, all three of the have the potential to qualify for states. Also, two other standout athletes from last year, in the form of Kraisser and Knepshield, have the tools to qualify for post-season tournaments. As of this season, 2015 state champion Fauquier is no longer a part of the Foxes’ conference; however, the Foxes will have to contend with new conference rivals, Louisa and Caroline. Just over the horizon, the Foxes are building their depth with a new contingent of freshmen wrestlers. Along with sophomores Buckley, Dean and Price, the program will introduce freshmen Cody Murgas, Mason Middleton and Ethan Indseth.
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No ducks but some great memories growing daylight. We worked fast, first unwrapping the goose swimmer decoys and hurling them overboard. Good thing it was not too cold. The splash from the huge floaters sprayed briny water over the side of the boat and on my waders and clothes. The little yellow lab shook with excitement wondering if she was supposed to go retrieve the decoys. After a few admonitions to get back in the bottom of the boat and and out of the way she finally reluctantly consented to our demands. “Dog needs to get better manners,” I growled while nervously watching the growing light in the sky. “I know. She is just excited,” my daughter defended. We quickly dumped our other decoys out and maneuvered to the back of the blind where I tied off the stern while my daughter and her four legger hopped out and began pulling gear into the blind. I clambered over the decoy bag, gas tank and other gear in the boat and yanked the bow close to the blind before wrapping up the line to keep it that way. A quick look around to determine what needed covered resulted in a few pieces of burlap being piled on the gas tank and a few other items to hide them. Now the waiting game commenced. Given the fog and conditions, I expected to at least see some divers go screaming by at first light, their wings clipping the surface of the creek, but nothing came by. In fact, the fish were, at first, the only thing keeping us occupied. Striped bass appeared to be smacking minnows or small fish in the center of the creek while other fish were tail-
ing and nosing the surface every few minutes. Forty minutes went by after shooting light and not one duck even flapped over at high altitude. Not sure where the ducks went I began listening for shots. “Have you heard any shots?” “Nope,” was the reply. That was the story with the ducks all morning. We stood lookout behind the dead cedars covering the exterior of the blind peering into the fog hoping for something to go by besides the resident eagle and kingfisher. God must have read my mind because within a few minutes of me thinking that thought, I noticed a huge V shape in the water in the creek upstream from us. It was way too large to be a beaver. Through the fog I could just make out what looked like a few branches poking out of the water. Within seconds I knew it was a whitetail buck making his way to the other side of the creek. My daughter could now see it and as we watched it churn along, I recounted how I had once pulled a small forkhorn out of Potomac Creek when it appeared to be going under one bitterly cold day. I told her how I had left it in the bottom of the duck boat until I bumped into the shoreline and watched it try to struggle to its feet. I was able to shove it out of the boat while hoping it did not stomp or gore me with its anglers. It fell out onto the shoreline where it collapsed, gasping as the steam flew off its body. That deer finally wobbled to its feet and climbed through the thicket on the shoreline. This deer did not appear to be struggling much. In fact, it seemed
as if it was simply going for a regular morning swim. As it got to the shallows, it got out of the water, ambled down the shoreline and then departed from our sight into the brush. Not long after that, my daughter said she heard some turkeys clucking. I cocked my nearly deaf ears and listened closely and could barely make them out. Glancing at the opposite shoreline I surmised that they were probably in the pines across the way or just below them on the ground. I told my hunting partner how I had seen turkey flying across the river a few times and how they generally
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Mark Fike Finding a moment to go enjoy the outdoors this fall with my kids has been very difficult with my schedule, but with a little determination and a bit of planning to include shutting off my phone, it was finally going to happen. My daughter has been patiently waiting for me to take her duck hunting at our blind so she could work her Labrador retriever and get in some much needed training. Rolling over in bed the day after Thanksgiving and seeing the clock reading not quite 5 AM made me groan. It was past time to get out. Thankfully we had loaded everything except ourselves into the truck the night before because we knew the morning was going to come way too fast. I had even contemplated loading myself in the truck so I would not have to do more than wake up and drive! So, after getting dressed as quickly as we could and putting the vest on the dog, we simply had to get in the truck ourselves. Forty minutes later we were winding through the fog, heading up the creek to the blind trying to see where it was before we hit it. The pea soup was so thick, the lights we were using could not even penetrate it enough to bounce a reflection off the metal tag on the blind. Fortunately, I had been to the blind so many times I had a pretty good guess how long it took to motor there in the dark and therefore cut back the throttle on the motor and directed my daughter to point her light to the left along the bank. After some serious squinting and drifting, we could barely make out the shape of the blind despite the
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TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE 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. ORDINANCE NO. 668 ORDINANCE NO. 668 : AMENDS THE TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 18, “MISCELLANEOUS” BY COMPLETELY REWRITING AND RENUMBERING THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AND ADDING NEW REQUIREMENTS IN SEC. 18-1, “TEMPORARY USES,” SEC. 18-2, “USE LIMITATIONS ON CORNER LOTS,” SEC. 18-3, “FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES,” AND SEC. 18-4, “STREET FRONTAGE REQUIRED.” 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. 11/25/15, 12/2/15
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TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 10th day of December, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Center, 22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA., the Colonial Beach Town Council will conduct a public hearing as required by Virginia Code section 15.2-2507 to receive public input regarding the amendment of the current budget, so as to make an appropriation to the General Fund. The total amount of the proposed budget amendment is in the amount of $1,289,000 which exceed one percent of the total expenditures shown in the currently adopted budget ($14,470,232). The purpose of the budget amendment is to include approved grant funding as follows: Funding from the Department of Housing and Community Development, for the revitalization of the Downtown District in the amount of $747,000 and funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation in the amount of $542,000 for the installation of a Pedestrian Plaza at the end of Colonial Avenue on the Boardwalk. If approved, the Town’s amended budget would be $15,759,232. Additional information as well as copies of documents related to this proposed budget amendment may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 804-224-7181, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to Kathleen Flanagan, Clerk, 315 Douglas Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443 All interested persons may attend and express their views.
By Order of the Colonial Beach Town Council TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE 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. 11/25/15, 12/2/15
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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. 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. 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: 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. Parcel III:
NOTICE KING GEORGE COUNTY TAXPAYERS The 2nd half of the Real Estate and Personal Property taxes for 2015 are now available. The tax due date is December 5, 2015. Penalty will be added December 8 and interest added beginning January 1, 2016. The bills have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Treasurer <(540) 775-2571>. If you have a question about the property listed on your bill, please contact the Commissioner of the Revenue <(540) 775-4664>. The bills are created and corrected by the Commissioner of the Revenue. The Treasurer’s Office cannot make corrections; they only collect as assessed. If there is a question concerning delinquency, please contact the Treasurer’s Office. Please take the time to check the mailing address on each bill and correct, if necessary, with the Commissioner of the Revenue. NOTE: Please do not enclose tax payment with utility payment. Credit Card Payments Accepted ONLINE only at: www.king-george.va.us Click on Online Payments 11/4/15, 11/11/15
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.
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. For information contact: Richard E. Biemiller, Esquire (VSB #29017) Wolcott Rivers Gates 200 Bendix Road, Suite 300 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 Phone: (757) 497-6633 Substitute Trustee 11/25/15, 12/2/15, 12/9/15
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.
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Montross Council, unworried by federal court rulings, forges ahead on sign ordinance Linda Farneth Montross Town Council will not allow a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to slow the progress of revising the town’s sign ordinance. With many new murals added to the town during their revitalization efforts, the council needs to move forward with revising the sign ordinance to reflect the best interests of the town. Council voted to instruct the planning commission to develop revisions despite the Virginia Municipal League’s warning to “wait until the dust settles.” Town Manager Brenda Reamy presented the council with a notice from the VML warning localities to review their sign ordinances in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
The VML warned that a recent decision by the U. S. Supreme Court may have a major effect on local ordinances relating to signage. The VML’s warning stated that in the case of Reed v. Town of Gilbert, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that the town’s sign ordinance violated the First Amendment. The church attended by Reed used different schools and other temporary locations to host its services. In order to inform the public of the changing venues, the church posted signage indicating where the weekly services would take place. The Town of Gilbert cited the church for violating the time limit for “temporary directional sings relating to a qualifying event.” Reed filed a lawsuit on behalf of the church against the town claiming the
town’s ordinance violated the First Amendment. The Supreme court ruled in Reed’s favor, ruling that the town’s ordinance was not neutral in the content of the sign. VML’s warning states any law concerning signage can not be content-based. Only signs that serve a compelling state interest may restrict content, all others must be content-neutral. The Montross Council has recently expressed a need to include murals in their town signage ordinance. Reamy reported that there have only been two new sign ordinances drafted in Virginia since the Supreme Court ruling. Reamy also said that the VML has not endorsed a model sign ordinance but did send her a couple of samples. She discussed the
town’s current ordinance with VML. “There doesn’t really seem to be anything in our current sign ordinance that would jump out and get us in trouble.” She added Montross is one of the first towns to explore a mural ordinance. The VML’s warning, references a second case regarding a mural. In the second case, the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the sign ordinances in the 2012 case of Wag More Dogs v. Cozart. In that case, Wag More Dogs painted a mural on its building that featured dogs, bones and paw prints. The Town of Cozart cited Wag More Dogs for having a business sign without a permit. Although the Forth Circuit ruled the ordinance was content
neutral, allowing the violation against Wag More to stand, VML warns, “In light of Reed, the types of regulations in Wag More may well be considered content-based and without a compelling government interest, the ordinance would be unconstitutional.” Councilman Larry Wheaton said, “I really think we need to look at not being afraid. We shouldn’t be afraid as a town council to write an ordinance based upon what we believe as a council for signage or anything. There is always going to be somebody who isn’t happy with our ordinance. We aren’t here to make Richmond or the Supreme Court happy. We are here to manage the business of the town.” Wheaton continued, “We see the
whole world waiting to see what the Supreme Court is going to say about something and it polarizes a community. I think the courts need to learn their place. It’s not their job to write the laws. That’s our job.” Councilman Jesse Ault agreed. “We haven’t seen the dissenting opinion and sometimes the dissenting opinion is just as informative as the actual ruling.” Council members suggested the ruling will be challenged and agreed to continue with writing the sign ordinance to uphold the values of the town while ensuring they do not write an ordinance that is contrary to the Supreme Court ruling. The council voted unanimously to task the planning commission with drafting a new sign ordinance.
Motross picks Carolyn Carlson to fill vacant town council seat Linda Farneth Montross Town Council town council voted unanimously to appoint Carolyn Carlson as council member to finish the term of Robert A. Zimmerman who resigned his position in September due to an outof-state job opportunity. The council deliberated between Carlson and Bobby Green. Green currently serves on the town’s planning commission. Town Manager Brenda Reamy
asked council to consider that appointing Green to the council would leave a vacant spot on the planning commission that would need to be filled. Councilman Clinton A. Watson Jr. spoke highly of Carlson. Watson said that she has a background in accounting that would benefit the council and stated that having
Fredericksburg woman dies in King George accident Richard Leggitt A Fredericksburg was killed in a one-car traffic accident in King George last week. Myleka Murphy died in an early morning crash Wednesday on State Route 205. Virginia State Police officers said Murphy, 26, was driving west on 205 when her 2006 Infiniti ran off the road and struck two trees. Murphy, who was wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene. State Police officers said Murphy was alone in the vehicle. The crash occurred at 4 a.m. on Route 205, also known as Ridge Road, just east of its intersection with Route 662, also known as Oak Tree Drive.
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a woman serving would add flavor to the council. “I think that it would be an asset to have her on the council,” he said. Councilman Larry W. Wheaton stated, “I have absolutely nothing against Ms.
Carlson but I know Bobby from his work on the American Legion post 252.” Wheaton said he would feel comfortable with Green but would defer to who ever the council chooses. Mayor Joseph P. King said he felt Green would be great choice for the council but also commended his work on the planning commission. King said he felt it would be good to keep Green where he is and bring on Carlson for the council. “We have the best of both worlds, we’re bringing in some new people.
Bobby can remain on the planning commission but always knowing he’s willing to move into a position if we want him to,” King said. “We need to look like the community.” King felt that adding Carlson would help with that. Councilman Jesse R. Ault agreed the council needs a woman to better reflect the community. He asked the council to consider Carlson, but stated that both are great candidates. However Ault abstained from voting because he is related to Green.
Wheaton asked if Carlson would consider a position on the planning commission. Reamy said that is a consideration but she would have to check if there was a conflict of interest since Carlson’s husband is also on the planning commission. Watson moved to appoint Carlson to the council. Wheaton seconded the motion. All members except Ault, who abstained, voted aye. Councilman Ferdie F. Chandler was not in attendance.
Beach to hold Santa’s Wonderland and Winter Festival Linda Farneth Colonial Beach is famous for its boardwalk and beach along the Potomac River. Folks from all over come in the summer to enjoy the night life and stroll the quiet streets. Colonial Beach offers an exclusive bike trail and is the first town to allow golf cart traffic along its paved streets. Few people realize the joy of Colonial Beach in the winter time. Chamber of Commerce President Carrey Geddes said, “We are basically a seasonal town because we are near the water. We are trying to get away from being a seasonal town.” With a mild climate, snow storms are rare, but when the flakes fall
the beach is breathtaking. In cold winters without much precipitation, the the edges of the Potomac River freeze, creating a spectacular ice display. Colonial Beach also lies along Monroe Bay, which offers a safe haven for boats during winter storms and nor’easters. The town offers a boat ramp year round and there are numerous docks to park a boat for a short stay or the winter. This month rings in the Christmas season with two events on Dec. 5 that residents and visitors alike won’t want to miss. The Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce will kick off Santa’s Wonderland and Winter Festival, located on Town Hill with games
return to the North Pole. Out of Site DJ will play holiday music and there will be a bike raffle featuring two kids bikes and two adult bikes. Also on Dec 5, the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad will help folks take care of your holiday shopping. They will host a Holiday Vendor Show at the Rescue squad, located at 225 Dennison St. from 8 am to 2 pm. Some of the items scheduled include embroidery, homemade crafts, Avon products and other products. Vendors who wish to rent a space may call Pat Fitzgerald at 804-761-5115. Booths rent for $20 per space or two for $35. There is no admission fee.
and activities for the kids while they await Santa’s arrival. Santa’s Wonderland and Winter Festival Parade starts at noon and will feature classic cars, horses decked out for Christmas and golf carts. Santa will arrive in his slay being pulled by one of the classic cars. There will be arts and crafts for the kids, games and pony rides. Cookies, hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served. Kids may visit with Santa, have their picture taken for $5 or parents may take their own personal photos. Kids who are too shy to talk with Santa may write their letters at the event, and Santa’s elves will make sure he has them when he leaves to
Richard Leggitt The Virginia Department of Transportation was scheduled to present findings this week about possible upgrades to Route 3 in King George and Westmoreland counties. VDOT has been studying ways to improve the road through the Northern Neck since it held a series of public hearings in June. A meeting to present the VDOT findings was scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 at the George D. English Building in Montross. A second meeting will take place in Lancaster on Dec. 9 at the Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department to discuss improvements in Richmond and Lancaster counties. VDOT has been working with the Northern Neck Planning District Commission and the public to find ways to improve the portion of the historic state highway that runs through the Northern Neck from Fredericksburg to Lancaster. The public hearings in June generated feedback that helped guide the VDOT study. The final study findings are available at VirginiaDOT.org and will include VDOT’s long term plans for the state highway.
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