12/30/2015 Colonial Beach / Westmoreland Journal

news

sports

christmas is special at westmoreland rehab

Page 8

Basketball: drifters jv basketball fundamentals and pride Page 5 POSTAL CUSTOMER

T he

Colonial Beach • Westmoreland

Volume 39, Number 53

helping you relate to your community

Wednesday, December 30, 2015 50 Cents

Montross Revitalization paving the way for a brighter future Linda Farneth Members of Montross Town Council are not the only people boasting about the revitalization work completed recently in Montross.

Town Manager Brenda Reamy reported to the council at the Dec. 15 meeting that officials from the Department of Housing and Community Development are very impressed with the amount of improvements completed with the towns $500,000 revitalization grant money.

“They described us as a model community.”

Reamy told the council. New councilwoman Carolyn Carlson said there is an energy in the community when discussing the revitalization work. More than $1 million was invested by private businesses for revitalization.

Mayor Joey King said, “We are really proud of the revitalization, the process has gone very well.”

King credits the success to the members of the revitalization committee, the business owners who participated and the community as a whole. “We want people to know how much we appreciate their work.”

Councilman Larry Wheaton said, “To sustain an attractive character and spirit for our town we have a history of and work to perpetuate several cultural events.

Recent revitalization efforts were led by a community-minded team. Their results, from addressing blight in our critical economic area to adopting a plan for attractive murals which reflect the history and living art of Montross, help ensure a proud legacy.”

Wheaton feels expansion of revitalization is key to the future of Montross.

“The Town of Montross has a bright future with many opportunities. These include

revitalization of areas outside the primary economic area, supporting the County as they review and plan for revitalization of county properties inside the town limits, and contributing to the mutual benefits of the Virginia Artisan Trail,” he said.

Wheaton said some of the challenges facing the Town of Montross in 2016 are associated with maintaining the character and spirit of a small rural town in Virginia for future generations.

“Small towns have a character that makes them especially wonderful for raising a family, retirement, or living a friendly, relaxed

lifestyle one cannot easily find in an urban setting,” he said. “Challenges are associated with fiscal limitations of a small tax base, maintaining the welfare and security of the community, and planning for responsive and responsible growth.”

Mayor Joey King said, “I don’t see them as challenges, but we can build on what we have done over the last five years.” He wants to keep that momentum going.

“We are definitely looking at recruiting businesses. Trying to bring more businesses See REVITALIZATION, page 8

Westmoreland State Park’s Christmas celebration draws a crowd Nestled on the Potomac River between George Washington’s birthplace and Historic Stratford Hall, Westmoreland State Park has been the scene of many joyful celebrations.

But the state park’s 2015 Holiday Fest a few days before Christmas will rank high on the list of joyous occasions. More than 150 children and adults spent the afternoon of Dec. 20 listening to holiday music, making crafts and eating cookies.

“The Holiday Open House this year was a huge success,” said Westmoreland State Park Manager Ken Benson. “It was a truly wonderful family fun event away from the hustle and electronic distractions.”

“We made ornaments from oyster shells, flew in Santa for the little ones and ate cookies while listening to some local live music,” Benson said. “Next year we will be adding a Winter Hay Ride, where we will enjoy natural discovery and maybe even find some mistletoe.”

As a result of the work of Benson and the park staff, along with Friends of Westmoreland State Park Group which helps provide wonderful programs like the Holiday Fest, Westmoreland has become one of the top state parks in the nation, hosting more than 200,000 visitors last year. And, the park also generated $8 million in economic activity for nearby Westmoreland and King George counties.

In addition to special seasonal programs like the Holiday Fest, Westmoreland Park offers six miles of trails and year around excellent viewing of bald eagles, ospreys, kingfishers, great blue herons as well as other water fowl. The park’s Horse Head Cliffs overlooking the miles wide Potomac River offer stunning views.

Westmoreland State Park was one of six original parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Franklin Roosevelt Administration. The public works project created jobs for Virginians at a time of hardship in the state and the nation. Several log cabins from that time are still used by the park and are available for rent.

For almost 90 years, during times of hardship and times of plenty, Westmoreland State Park has been a lighthouse of joy and renewal of spirit just as it was again this Christmas season.

— Richard Leggitt

More than 150 children and adults enjoyed this year’s Christmas party at Westmoreland State Park.

The future looks bright for CB Schools Linda Farneth The Colonial Beach School system has faced many challenges in the last few years.

After a fire destroyed one of the elementary school’s two-story buildings in January 2014, the Douglas Avenue campus was designated as a collapse zone. Elementary Children had to be housed in a nearby church for the remainder of the 2013-14 school year. The school system had to juggle students at the high school and middle school on First Street during the beginning of the 201415 school year. Temporary modular units were installed at the first street campus in a few months later.

The two-story building that burned housed many students during it 100 years. It served as the high school, then a middle school before it burned. Many residents were against the demolition. But the town research on renovations and found it too costly to save.

Building another school on the property was not feasible, due to failing water and sewer infrastructure, muddy slopes and cracking sidewalks.

School Board Chairman Tim Trivett said, “The biggest challenge I see us facing in 2016 is the construction of the new elementary school and the pending sale of the

school-owned property.”

The school system was already struggling with teacher and staff cuts after many federal program funds were cut. Securing funding for a new school took some work for both the town council and the school system.

“We have had a great relationship with the town council this past year and I look forward to working together with them in 2016 to help us keep these two projects moving forward,” Trivett said.

The 2015-16 school year began with a new superintendent, high school and elementary principals.

On a positive note, all three schools reached full accreditation this year.

Trivett said, “Having three new administrators coming on board last year and being able to accomplish what they did academically, just reinforces my belief that the school board has made the right decisions in the past year in placing the right personnel in the most critical positions in our school division.”

Trivett upated the public on the progress of the new elementary school, at the Dec. 9 school board meeting.

“We are diligently working towards our new school building,” he said. “We’ve had numerous meetings, we hired an architect at our last meeting, tonight we will hire a building manager to assist us in the

construction phase. We hope to have a rendering of the building by the January meeting.”

A team of officials are overseeing the decisions. The team consists of a member of the public and a member of the town council, both principals, the superintendent and school board members.

“We’re working very hard at it.”

Trivett said.

Trivett said the loan was approved and funds were deposited in an account in the end of November.

“We are well on our way. We received the funding, now all we have to do is learn how to write the checks.”

The school system will put out a request for proposals for foundation work and is in the process of moving the girls’ softball field, which currently sits on the site of the new school.

“We are really excited about it. I can’t say enough about the support from the town council. With the help of public works and the town manager the old school has been removed on Douglas Avenue. I know that it holds a lot of memories, but it’s a blessing that it is gone now.”

Trivett said.

“I look forward to the great accomplishments that I believe our team will achieve in the not so distant future, and to be a bright light in the revitalization of our town.”

An oyster shell Christmas

Lunch and learn business seminar coming to Colonial Beach Linda Farneth Virginia tourism specialist Staci Martin from the Virginia Tourism Corporation will present, to Colonial Beach stakeholders, an overview of the resources available to small businesses through the VTC in February Stakeholders are encouraged to attend. Businesses owners, community planners and town leaders are just some of the people who would benefit from the seminar.

In addition Martin will work with the group to develop itineraries to help drive tourism to the Town of Colonial Beach, in turn attracting customers to area businesses.

Town Manager Val Foulds said, “I have had the good fortune See seminar, page 8

This oyster shell Christmas tree was one of many attractions at Christmas in Kinsale which raised funds to help area residents in need during the holiday season.

Now you can follow local breaking news daily on our website at www.journalpress.com

2

OPINION

Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 The Journal

www.journalpress.com

VIRGINIA VIEWPOINTS

A farewell to 2015 I don’t know exactly when it started, maybe ten years or so ago, but the apparent time it took to get from one January 1st to the next started getting shorter and shorter.

2000, the big millennial year doesn’t seem that long ago. And January 1st 2015 seems like last week. I guess David S. Kerr that’s a function of age. Which, all in all, isn’t so bad. It allows a little perspective and that’s something that makes life a little easier to understand.

But, in the 365 days, 8760 hours, and 525,600 seconds since January 1, 2015, it’s been a busy year. As is so often the case the bad news gets

more coverage than the good news.

The mass shootings, the attacks in Paris and in San Bernardino are fresh in our minds. The war, and yes it’s a war, though admittedly it’s a strange one, with the Islamic State, or Caliphate, or whatever we’re calling them this week, has figured heavily.

And how it’s going to be prosecuted and how it’s going to end is an open question.

We also managed a soul searching debate. In response to a terrible mass shooting, this time at an African American Church in Charleston in South Carolina, many of us were prompted to question that icon of the south, the Confederate flag. Maybe it was time the “Stars and Bars” was consigned to history. As the Charleston shootings proved, the flag doesn’t always stand for history and heritage.

In fact, the legacy it carries is decidedly dark. Shortly after the shooting

the State of South Carolina voted to remove the Stars and Bars from the state house grounds. Well done South Carolina. It’s next stop was a museum and that’s a good place for it.

Ok, now for some good news.

Pope Francis came to visit. Like so much of his Papacy his timing was perfect. He had a lot to say, but so much of his message was in his manner and his behavior. He visited with the homeless, even helping to serve a meal, talked about forgiveness and the importance of Christian values. As a friend of mine said, in watching him visiting with people in the crowd in Washington D.C., he seemed more like a kindly Parish Priest. I have no doubt he would like that comparison.

Though 2015 isn’t a Presidential year it seemed like it. Mostly, it was about the Republicans since Hillary

Letters to the Editor To the Editor: For the 15th year, the Colonial Beach Museum had our Christmas House Tour. Much to our happiness, it’s grown each year. Not that we add houses, but the attendance has multiplied. It is great but sad, when we had to stop selling tickets. Never before have we sold so many tickets so early.

As always, the tour leaves the reception at the Museum and goes to a local church. This year it was to the First Baptist Church, the oldest in the Beach.

The Tour was split into two groups, one heading to the north end of town and the other going to the south end.

Then the groups cross back to the other end of town. (Don’t need 80+ people at each house together!).

The Ravenell’s, the Payne’s, the Feldman’s, the Berry’s and the Guilday’s were all very happy with the tour. Their homes were just outstanding and beautiful.

As always, I have great helpers from the Museum to do this event, and also drivers for transportation. I can’t do this event alone. J. Conaty, E. Edmondson, K. Moran, the McIwin’s, J. Trail and the Saffo’s are all blessings in their helping me. Thank you to all of you that helped make this year’s Tour such a success.

Also, I want to give the people who

Clinton seems to have her nomination sewn up. Sadly, we’re still being treated to a regular diet of the “Donald” while all the other competent candidates seem to get short shrift.

Rubio, Bush, and even Cruz, have something to say, and what’s more, have records to run on, but Trump, at least according to the polls is leaving them in the dust. Seeing how well the polling figures transfer into delegates in Iowa and primary wins is going to be interesting.

Here in Virginia, Governor Terry McAuliffe and the Democrats tried to win a majority in the State Senate. It was a stretch goal from the beginning and focused on two or three Senate districts that were long shots at best. But they gave it a try and fell short. The status quo balance of power remains unchanged.

McAuliffe, however, deft politician that he is (and that’s a compliment)

Out with the old...

In with the new...

make the Christmas Display on the Hill a big thank you, for creating such a wonderful and beautiful display.

Thank you all!

Betty Whitestone Colonial Beach Editor: For some months, I have been monitoring the withdrawals from a debit card provided to a recipient of Social Security.

Having identified several instances where an identical amount was deducted just seconds after the original deduction, I became suspicious that theft was being committed. Not really just suspicious, I was positive that theft was being committed. A fool could see what was taking place.

I contacted the Sheriff. A deputy told me that I did not have enough proof. Is that not his job? In all fairness, I am sure the Deputy did not even put this in the record, much less notify the Sheriff. Blown off again.

I contacted WMCSS. I was told that they had not seen a police report. ??? I asked that Adult Protective Services look in to this because it is clear that this person was being scammed. Is that not their job? Hard to tell because I can’t find ‘em.

I should hire a private detective?

Am I the only person being jacked

FEET Most Insurance Accepted

Compassionate Family Foot Care

LOVE YOUR FEET!

Dr. Inez M. Weekes, D.P.M.

around? I know this is not as serious as the incompetence of the VA which allowed Veterans to die for lack of care in Phoenix, But why do we have to put up with this? If we cannot fix it locally, how will we ever fix it nationally?

I believe in Government. It is there to do for those what they cannot do for themselves. However, we should be able to insist on professionalism, caring, and the will to get it right.

Unusual to provide I know, but my e-mail is BUTCHATTHEBEACH@ aol.com. You have problems? Unlikely I can help but at least I will listen.

Butch Foutz Colonial Beach

“Make New Year’s goals. Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you’re interested in fully living life in the year to come.”

Melody Beattie

Send your Letter to the Editor to lori@journalpress.com

The

ber of the Board of Supervisors but decided to ask the voters of the entire county if she could represent them at-large. They said yes.

Ruby has never been a go-along, get-along kind of supervisor. And she has been a master of outreach and citizen involvement. She’s made a lot of people in uncomfortable. Which, in my view, is a good thing.

And finally, in economics, we had a good year. Unemployment in the county and in Virginia is way down. Job creation has been good, and amazingly, the price of oil, at least at this writing, is $38. That beats the $110 it was two years ago.

As for 2016, given all that’s happened in 2015, with its violence and discord, the most fervent wish, at least for this writer, is nothing more than peace and understanding. Whether it’s here at home or far far away.

SUDOKU

“Hope Smiles from the threshold of the year to come, Whispering ‘it will be happier’…”

Alfred Tennyson “No one can go back in time to change what has happened.

So work on your present to make yourself a wonderful future.”

Anonymous Happy New Year - 2016.

Editor’s Note: In response to the Letter to the Editor from the 12/16/2015 edition of the Journal: The KG Sheriff’s Department is very regular in sending me arrest reports. In this report are listed names, dates of arrest, arresting officer, crime charged, etc.

Because of space limitations in the Journal newspaper itself, there is not always room to publish these reports.

I want to assure readers, we get the reports. Now I have to see about getting them published.

The KGSO is very cooperative and proactive about the state of the county with regards to potential and actual crime situations.

My hat goes off to the Sheriff and his personnel for their hard work.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Lori Deem lori@journalpress.com 540-709-7495

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

Do you have family members interred at Historyland Memorial Park?

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

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

Come see us to learn what burial lots are available.

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

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

Want your voice heard?

has moved on and is putting his energies into once again carrying Virginia for the Democrats in 2016.

In Britain the Conservatives carried off a surprise victory, but in my beloved Scotland, all but two seats in the national parliament went to the Scottish Nationalists. That was a massive sea change and I wonder how long, in spite of the 2014 “no” vote to disunion the United Kingdom will remain united? But, on a less stressful note, Queen Elizabeth the II became Britain’s longest reigning monarch. May she continue many more years. Oh, and Britain also recognized, solemnly the 50th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s passing. A half a century later he is still considered the country’s most popular Briton.

Here in King George, one of my favorite local figures, Ruby Brabo, won the at-large seat by a landslide.

She had been the Dahlgren mem-

Journal

10250 Kings Highway • Post Office Box 409, King George, VA 22485 Phone: (540) 775-2024 • Fax: (540) 775-4099 Online: www.journalpress.com

Publisher Jessica Herrink • jherrink@journalpress.com Editor George Whitehurst • george@journalpress.com Subscriptions Bonnie Gouvisis • bonnie@journalpress.com Reporters Phyllis Cook • pcook@crosslink.net Linda Farneth • lindafarneth@verizon.net Richard Leggitt • leggittmedia@yahoo.com Sports Editor Leonard Banks • leonard@journalpress.com

Sales Representatives Dennis Verdak • dennis@journalpress.com Narcene Ruczynski • narcene@journalpress.com Legal/Classified Display • lori@journalpress.com Community & Church News Lori Deem • lori@journalpress.com Graphic Artist Leonard Banks • leonard@journalpress.com Production/MIS Drue Murray • drue@journalpress.com General Manager Robert Berczuk • robert@journalpress.com

Subscription rate is $24 per year (52 issues), or 50¢ on newsstands. Outside the counties of King George and Westmoreland, the rate is $38 per year. The Journal (ISSN #87502275) is published weekly by The Journal Press, Inc. Postmaster, send 3579 to: The Journal, Post Office Box 409, King George, Virginia 22485

CLUES ACROSS 1. Red wine 7. Best nurse-patient aid 10. Footwear closure 12. Chinese dynasty 1122-221 BC 13. Persuade to one’s side 14. Advocate 15. Mandela’s party 16. A woolen cap of Scottish origin 17. About aviation 18. Shallowest of the Greats 19. Sheathe 20. Frightened 23. Brews 24. Relates 27. Atomic #52 28. Up the ante 33. The “Kings’s” initials 34. Lepton 36. Cornmeal mush (British) 38. One who analyzes syntactically 39. Algonquian tribe 40. Systems, doctrines, theories 41. Herb __, San Francisco columnist 42. Informed about the latest trends 45. Seven 46. Morocco’s capital 47. What a doctor practices 49. Beaks 50. In a way, extends 51. A number or amount not specified 52. Gambling

CLUES DOWN 1. Composition for orchestra and soloists 2. Bulgarian monetary unit 3. Settled upon 4. Common frog genus 5. Electronic counter-countermeasures 6. Golf ball supporter 7. Divided into 3 8. Crazy (Spanish) 9. Billiards stick 10. More deficient 11. Solomon Islands capital 12. Larval crabs 14. Malta capital 18. Clairvoyance 19. Tomato condiment 21. Alleviation 22. French seaport 25. New Testament 26. Shortened (abbr.)

29. Employee (abbr.)

30. Opposite of leaving 31. Lip locking 32. Foes 35. Many not ands 36. Covered with healing scrapes 37. Regions 41. Abel’s brother (Bible) 42. Greek Queen of the gods 43. Esau’s descendants (Bible) 44. Canarium ovatum 46. Ribonucleic acid 47. Gas usage measurement 48. An oppositional argument

See our Classified Page for the answers

www.journalpress.com

The Journal, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015

New Year’s Eve Gospel Sing

LTN Celebrates December 2015

December 31, 2015 at 7 p.m.

Hillcrest United Methodist Church Lafayette Blvd. F’brg.

Featuring: Justified; The Hendersons; Born Again Country and Master’s Hand Quartet Free Admittance.

All are welcome Sponsored by The Salvation Army

Love Thy Neighbor celebrated their Christmas event with a special visit from a gentleman wearing a red and white suit accompanied by his elves and a bounty of gifts for youngsters and patrons alike. He made his way through the crowd throughout the afternoon, passing out goodies and visiting with all the folks….thank you for coming Santa!

They were blessed with a beautiful inspirational Christmas message from Father Brian Turner of St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish along with traditional Christmas caroling provided by St. Paul’s choir.

All enjoyed an hour of reflection on the Holiday Season and chance to sing familiar carols with the choir.

The afternoon continued with a delicious ham dinner served with vegetables, dessert and beverage. Their raffle prizes included 3 homemade gingerbread houses, a Santa Claus cake, towels/ dish rage/potholders, Christmas Wreath, 2 stylish hats, 4 ~ $25 gift cards, a candle, bracelets and numerous anonymous gifts.

The food pantry overflowed with Christmas type items along with fresh fruits, vegetables, breads and desserts, frozen WaWa sandwiches and hygiene selections.

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 ~ LTN is thankful for the love and support from their volunteers!

Love Thy Neighbor continues to work on providing patrons with inspirational support, offer a healthy meal accompanied by a visit to their food pantry for groceries of choice. Food/hygiene donations can be dropped off at the King George Citizen’s Center and/or the King George YMCA, both located on Rt 3.

If you know of anyone who could benefit from LTN’s once a month Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen please share information with them: Love Thy Neighbor Community Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen

Virginia State Parks to Ring in the New Year

For the fifth year, visitors of all ages ar e encouraged to start the New Year on the right foot with a First Day Hike Jan. 1 in a Virginia State Park.

Parking is free, and all 36 parks will offer at least one guided hike in addition to self-guided hikes. The first 50 visitors to each park will receive a special edition pin commemorating the 80th anniversary of Virginia State Parks.

The popular First Day Hikes photo contest and team competition will be offered. Details and links on how to enter can be found here: http://bit. ly/2016FDH. Each contest features a $500 gift certificate for Virginia State Park overnight stays as the grand prize.

A complete list of park offerings can be found here: http://bit.ly/ ChooseYourHike.

First Day Hikes are an initiative of America’s State Parks and the National Association of State Park Directors. For more information, visit http://news.maryland.gov/ dnr/2015/12/10/first-day-hikes-inamericas-state-parks-offer-invigorating-start-to-new-year/.

As National Parks celebrate their 100th anniversary, their #FindYourPark initiative includes all parks, including the 50 state park systems across the country. Virginia is home to 22 national parks.

More information on #FindYourPark is available here: http://findyourpark.com.

While specific programs are planned, park visitors can choose a self-guided activity at a fitness level that meets their needs.

New Year’s Resolution to downsize & organize?

Have unwanted items?

Donate, don’t just toss.

Someone may need what you don’t want.

Email: kgc.ltn@gmail.com Website: www.kg-ltn.org F a c e book: www.facebook.com/kglovethyneighbor

Send in your church & community news Contact Lori Deem at The Journal 540-709-7495 or lori@ journalpress.com

Our January event will be held on Sunday, January 17 ……. please come join us!

Thurs. Dec. 31

Reedville Fishermen’s Museum will be hosting a 2015 New Year’s Eve Party. Advance ticket sales only. $25. pp. Tables of up to 8 are available for groups. Call the museum, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, at (804) 453-6529 to make reservations and select seating arrangements. Come on down to Reedville and ring in the New Year with us.

Monday, Jan. 4

AARP monthly meeting. 11:30 set up, lunch at noon. Guest speaker Sally Coony Anderson, AARP advocate. All are welcome to attend

the lunch meeting. KG Citizens’ Center.

Tuesday, Jan. 5

Lunch meeting of the NN Chapter 1823 NARFE. 1 p.m. at Anna’s Pizza Restaurant, 150 Old Fairground Way, Kilmarnock. Pay as you go. Guest speakers, Dr. Crowther, President of RCC & Ms. Pope, head of the RCC Foundation. .(804) 450-3919.

Salem baptist church in Jersey, VA will celebrate its New Year’s Eve service at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31. Guest speaker will be Rev. Gregory Nick and his church family from Shiloh Baptist Church in Port Royal, VA. All

are welcome to attend this service. mars hill Save the Date: February 6th.

Shiloh Baptist Church, KG. 5-9 p.m. Free Concert, food & games for all youth ages 12-18.

Tuesday, Jan. 12

KG T.R.I.A.D. to meet at 1 p.m. at the KG Sheriff ’s office. Topic will be “Guardianships.” There will be NO meeting in Dec. 2015.

TOWN OF MONTROSS 2015 WINNERS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS BUSINESS: 1st PLACE 2nd PLACE 3rd PLACE

Yesterday’s Restaurant Montross Laundromat Allegiance Title Insurance

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Westmoreland County Museum – Wakefield Building Little Eagles Child Dev. Center Marvin’s Bargain Shop

RESIDENTIAL: 1st PLACE 2nd PLACE 3rd PLACE

Les and Jane Kaye Sisson Eddie and Brenda Weston Charles B. Palmer

HONORABLE MENTIONS Joe and Geneva Reed

Charles and Rachel Hill

submitted by Stephanie Lambrecht

Something about holiday songs, delicious baked goods, and festive artwork sets the perfect tone for this time of year. Cople Elementary School enjoyed its annual Winter Fine Arts Night, featuring a concert by our choir students from grades three to five. Ky’Mia Smith, a fourth grader sang a special solo accompanied by music teacher and choir director, Mrs. Adraine Bibbens. The concert attracted over 300 parents and students to celebrate together.

In collaboration with this event, art teacher Mrs. Becky Bowen hosted an art exhibit featuring students in grades three to five. Third grade student Heidy Nicholas won best in show for a 3-D picture of a wintery scene. Baked goodies were also made available by the Cople Problem Solvers to complete the festive atmosphere.

No. Neck Electric Cooperative Helping Hands group donates much needed funds to KG Little League

submitted by Stephanie Lambrecht

From left to right: Cooperative Helping Hands member Len Usual presents a donation to King George Little League President Michael Gallamore. Cooperative Helping Hands Association is the fundraising organization established by the Northern Neck Electric Cooperative employees for community projects and support. The employees of Northern Neck Electric Cooperative raise funds through activities such as bake sales and their annual golf tournament.

Each year, 5th grade students at Cople Elementary work with Deputy Wendell to complete the D.A.R.E . program. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is an international substance abuse prevention education program that seeks to prevent use of controlled drugs, membership in gangs, and violent behavior. Each week, Deputy Wendell shares lessons with the students. To culminate this experience, the students participated in a D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony on December 16, 2015. At the ceremony, students pledged to resist peer pressure and remain drug free. Two students, Johan Valencia and Janiyah Gaskins were recognized for their winning essays, which detailed their personal experiences with D.A.R.E. and how the program impacted them and their decision making skills. County Sheriff C.O. Balderson and Commonwealth Attorney Julia Sichol were also in attendance to share their thoughts and encouragement, as well as show support for the students’ commitment. The D.A.R.E. mascot, “Darren the Lion,” was also on hand to congratulate students for graduating from the program.

Local Church Directory Peace Lutheran church

Chapel PEACEFletcher's LUTHERAN

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

CHURCH

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

SUNDAY SCHEDULE fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org

(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”

8096 Leedstown Rd. Colonial Beach, VA

804-224-9695

3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436

(804) 443-4168

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Rev. Irving Woolfolk, Jr.

"A Church where everybody is somebody!"

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

Randall Snipes, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.& 11 Awana-Sundays-5 p.m.

Bible Study-Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

Tabernacle Baptist Church

Oak Grove 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.

3

Sunday Services Service Early Worship - 8 a.m.

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

7 p.m.

Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Evening Worship - 6 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship 11a.m.

Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

7357 Comorn Rd., KG VA 22485 www.PUBCKG.org 540-775-4928 Pastor & People United in Peace & Harmony for Kingdom Building

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Corner of Millbank & St. Anthony’s Rd., King George

Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Jerry Wooton Sat. 7:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday Masses: Sun. 8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m 12:45 p.m. Tridentine Mass Daily Mass: Mon. Thur. Fri. & Sat. 9:00 a.m.

Tues. 7:00 a.m.

Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Adoration before each morning Mass Confession: Wed. 7:30 p.m. Sat. after 9:00 a.m. Mass & at 6:30 p.m.

Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass

Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443

saintselizabethandanthony.org

• 804-224-7221

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (804) 224-7309 2961 Kings Hwy (Rt.3) Oak Grove Rev. Rodney E. Gordon, Priest in Charge

Sunday Worship Schedule 9:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5th Sundays – 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer Church Thrift Shop 4065 Kings Hwy (next to Bowie’s) Sat. 8am-Noon Tues. 9am-1pm Wed. 4-7 p.m.

Macedonia Baptist Church 1081 Macedonia Ln., Colonial Beach, VA (804) 224-1500 "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His Name together."

(Psalm 34:3)

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service: 11 a.m.

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

Holy Communion on 4th Sundays Rev. Fred Sales, Pastor

Seeking to know the grace of God and to make it known to others.

Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Nursery Provided for Worship Service Only

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Dave Bentz, Pastor

13114 Kildee Farm Road King George, VA 22485 (off 301 and Blue Jay Meadow Drive) Ph. (540) 775-9990 • email: info@gracekg.com

web site: www.gracekg.com

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church Corner of Lossing and Boundary, Colonial Beach

Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Jerry Wooton Sunday Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m.

Sun. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (español) Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m.

Adoration precedes each morning Mass Confession: Sat. following 8:00 a.m. Mass & at 4:30 p.m.

Sundays @ 8:30 a.m.

Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443

saintselizabethandanthony.org

• 804-224-7221

Help others find your church.

Advertise now, only $20 per week.

Billed monthly.

Contact Lori at (540) 709-7495 or email her at lori@journalpress.com

4

Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015

The Journal

www.journalpress.com

Creative ways to ring in the new year Counting down the hours until the new year can be exciting, as the world anxiously anticipates the adventures in store for the months ahead.

Celebrating the new year dates back thousands of years to the ancient Babylonians, who celebrated a new year come the first full moon after the spring equinox. The new year is now commemorated in various ways across the globe. According to History.com, one million people gather in New York City’s Time Square to watch the famed crystal ball drop each year. Across the pond in London, celebrants watch thousands of individual fireworks launch over the Thames River. In Sydney, Australia, roughly one million people line the shoreline each year to watch a fireworks show over the famed harbor.

To match the excitement of New Year’s festivities, each year party hosts and hostesses are on the lookout for innovative ways to entertain and en-

sure everyone has a blast. The following are a few ways to do just that as you and your guests prepare to close the book on 2015 and usher in 2016.

• Go bowling. New Year’s Eve probably isn’t a big league night, so it’s likely you can reserve a number of lanes. Book in advance to take advantage of affordable food and drink packages. Some alleys now offer more than just bowling, with live music or deejay entertainment as well. You do not have to be a professional bowler, either, as the goal of bowling with friends is to simply have some fun and make some lasting memories.

• Try a “first”. There is a first time for everything, and why not try something you have been thinking about doing for some time on the first day of the new year? Maybe you’re ready to tap into your adventurous side and try skydiving. Or, you may be looking to travel abroad to experience something you have longed to see, such as the Egyptian

pyramids or the city lights in the romantic city of Paris.

• Cheer for every time zone. Thanks to the various time zones across the globe, “Happy New Year” is shouted multiple times throughout the night on New Year’s Eve. TimeandDate.com notes that, depending on how you define the time zone and if you include the International Date Line, there are 24 or 25 standard time zones. That gives revelers 25 opportunities to usher in the new year. Choose a country in each time zone, and then employ that country’s cultural traditions to celebrate the new year.

• Design a scavenger hunt. A fun activity for both adults and children, scavenger hunts can send guests in search of clues and answers based on things that happened over the previous 12 months. Include photos and other mementos when preparing clues.

Surprise your New Year’s Day guests with homemade crêpes New Year’s Day brunch hosts who want to forgo more familiar fare can spice things up with crêpes, a beloved dish in France that is popular in many other areas of the globe as well. The following recipe for “Asparagus & Ham Crêpes” from Lou Seibert Pappas’ “Crêpes: Sweet & Savory Recipes for the Home Cook” (Chronicle Books) is a versatile dish that can be made into a vegetarian offering by simply omitting the ham.

Asparagus & Ham Crêpes Filling Makes 8 crêpes 8 11⁄2 1 1 3⁄4 1⁄2 3 2 2 2 2

6- or 7-inch garbanzo flour or savory crêpes (see below) pounds asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch diagonal lengths egg large sweet white or red onion, chopped cup ricotta cheese or natural cream cheese at room temperature cup shredded Gruyére or Emmenthal cheese tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese garlic cloves, minced tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or dill, or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried tarragon or dill ounces honey-baked ham or Black Forest ham, julienned

Prepare the crêpes. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Steam the onion and asparagus in a covered container over boiling water until the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. In a medium bowl, beat the egg and mix in the cheeses, garlic, parsley, tarragon or dill, ham, and steamed vegetables.

Spoon 1⁄2 cup of the filling in a ribbon down the center of each crêpe and roll to enclose. Arrange in a greased 9-by13-inch baking dish. Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through. Serve at once.

Savory Crêpes Makes 16 to 18, 6- or 7-inch crêpes 2 1 1⁄3 1 1⁄4 2

large eggs cup milk cup water cup all-purpose flour, preferably bleached teaspoon salt tablespoons butter, melted, plus 2 or 3 tablespoons butter for coating the pan

In a blender or food processor, blend the eggs, milk, water, flour, salt, and the 2 tablespoons melted butter for 5 seconds, or until smooth. Stir down and repeat if necessary. Or, to mix by hand, sift the flour into a medium bowl and add the salt. Whisk the eggs until blended, mix in the milk and water and whisk this mixture into the flour and salt; stir in the 2 tablespoons melted butter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (2 hours is preferable) or up to 24 hours.

Gently stir the batter if it has separated. Heat a seasoned 6- or 7-inch nonstick crêpe pan over medium-high heat until hot. Coat the pan lightly with butter, lift the pan from the heat and pour in 2 or 3 tablespoons of batter, tilting and rotating the pan to coat the surface. Cook until almost dry on top and lightly browned on the edges, about 1 minute. Loosen the edges with a metal spatula and flip the crêpe over using your fingers or the spatula, then cook the other side for about 15 seconds, or until lightly browned. Turn the crêpe out onto a clean tea towel to cool. Repeat with the remaining batter, wiping the pan with butter as needed and stacking the crêpes as they are cooked.

For serving immediately, cover the crêpes with aluminum foil and keep them warm in a preheated 200 F oven. For serving later, wrap them in plastic wrap in quantities intended for each use and slip them in a self-sealing plastic bag.

Refrigerate crêpes for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 2 months.

To make garbanzo flour crêpes, follow the savory crêpe recipe, but replace the 1 cup all-purpose flour with 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour and 2⁄3 cup garbanzo flour.

Asparagus & Ham Crêpes

January 1 more than just New Year’s Day January 1 marks the first day of the new year according to the Gregorian calendar, which is the most widely used calendar across the globe. The arrival of January 1 is a cause for celebration in many countries, but the first day of the year has also played host to its fair share of history. This year, New Year’s revelers might want to reflect on some of the more notable events that have taken place on January 1 as they pop some champagne corks and count down to the dawn of 2016.

• 42 B.C.: Julius Caesar becomes the first historical Roman to be deified. This honor is bestowed posthumously by decree of the Roman Senate.

• 1068: Romanus IV is crowned Byzantine Emperor. His reign would prove to be relatively brief, as he was captured and held prisoner by the Turks in 1071. Romanus IV was eventually released, only to be overthrown by a coup and forced to retire. Despite agreeing to retire to a monastery, Romanus IV suffered one additional indignity when he was intentionally blinded. The injuries ultimately became infected, costing Romanus IV his life in 1072.

• 1515: Francis I succeeds to the French throne. Francis I’s reign lasted 32 years, during which he is credited with initiating the French Renaissance that brought many Italian artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, to France.

• 1773: The lyrics to “Amazing Grace” are used in a prayer meeting for the first time. The lyrics were written by Englishman John Newton, who worked as a captain of slave ships and had a reputation for being profane.

• 1804: French rule in Haiti ends.

This makes Haiti the first independent nation of Latin America and the only nation in the world that was established thanks to a successful slave

revolt.

• 1863: The Emancipation Proclamation, an executive order that immediately changed the federal legal status of more than three million enslaved persons in the United States, goes into effect. The proclamation was issued during the American Civil War and proclaimed the freedom of slaves in 10 states that were still rebelling against Union forces.

THE KGY OPEN NEW YEARS DAY 9AM-1PM

NEW YEARS DAY - MEMBERSHIP SALE GET JANUARY FREE NO JOINING FEE NO PRORATION TRY THE Y – FIRST WEEK IN JANUARY TAKE A TOUR – RECEIVE A ONE WEEK PASS COURTESY OF THE JOURNAL PRESS www.family-ymca.org

10545 KINGS HIGHWAY, KING GEORGE, VA

540-775-9622

SPORTS

www.journalpress.com

Drifters JV basketball: fundamentals and pride Sports Editor Standards and substance are the two attributes that define the Drifters’ junior varsity basketball program.

Now that the Drifters have finished the 2015 portion of the winter sports season, with eight games, including one win under their belts, head coach Earl Payton has a better idea of what his team’s skill sets are.

“I preach one message, and that is to fight,” Payton said. “I don’t care how talented or how weak another team is. We want play our best, show people who we are by the way we approach the game.”

The team has bought into Payton’s message. In each of the eight games they’ve played, they have thrown caution to the wind and attacked their rivals with everything in their hearts.

“I can look in their faces, and see they fought as hard as they could — and left it on the floor,” Payton said.

Peering into the Drifter varsity’s primary feeder system, the junior varsity makes up for lack of experience with heart.

“I have a lot of kids who didn’t play basketball last year — playing this year,” Payton said. “I even have two kids who have never played basketball until this year.

It’s an uphill battle, but the kids are fighting, and their attitudes are great.”

At point guard, the Drifters have relied on Corbion Davis as their floor general. According to Payton, Davis is the real deal, and his attitude matches his abilities.

Currently, he is the team’s leading scorer.

Alongside Davis is shooting guard Roman Lasse, who is one of the few returning players. He has

The pride of Colonial Beach in action Jeremy Jack CBHS athletic director Anyone familiar with Colonial Beach Public Schools knows that we are one of the smallest schools in the state. In fact, we are one of only two remaining town operated schools, West Point High School being the other. Although we are small and it often times requires an extra degree of resourcefulness when it come s to fiscal responsibility or getting the most out of each kid when coaching an athletic team, we have been fortunate to enjoy a great deal of success within the last 10 years.

Much of our success comes from the “can-do” attitude of our players, parents and community members that whole-heartedly support their Drifters. Whether it is families having teams over for meals before teams compete in playoff games, helping with fundraisers, lining fields, donating materials, volunteering work or donating money to improve facilities – our community works together to make it happen. We know and understand that if something is going to happen then we just have to roll up our sleeves and get to work. It is really a blue-collar underdog attitude that we’re going to work hard and show all the bigger communities and schools that we’re just as good and in some instances, maybe even better than they are.

With the excitement surrounding the construction of a new elementary school and its facilities I fully expect to continue seeing Drifter Athletic thrive. We have competitive athletes and coaches that I would put up against anyone in the state! Many of our coaches are involved with more than one sport so it helps to transition from one season to the next. Not only are our coaches involved in coaching multiple sports within our school, several coaches are also actively involved in rec and little league.

Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015

Patrick Simmons Refereeing a sport is a thankless job. At times the referee is yelled at, called names, and made fun of. Their judgment is always being questioned.

Everyone who watches the game has an opinion of how well a referee did their job. A job, that most people wouldn’t want. So where do referees come from? If you’re in King George, and you need help finding a referee, a good place to start would be with Potomac Sports Officials Association, LLC. Potomac Sports was founded in 2014 by Patrick Simmons, a local middle school teacher, with help from his father Roger. Patrick began refereeing soccer in his free in the fall of 2003, when living in Powhatan, VA. There was shortage of quality referees for the local recreation league and that league asked Patrick, as well as other coaches if they would take the USSF referee class. After moving home to King George in 2009, Patrick began working for the local soccer assignors in King George, as well as other area assignors. It didn’t take long to realize that group assigning referees for Soccer in King George, were having a difficult time finding officials to cover games. Thinking that it was an organizational issue on the part of the local assignor and with the encouragement of his father, Patrick decided start a new association, and offer his services as assignor to King George. From this, Potomac Sports Officials Association was born.

One year later, Potomac Sports Officials Association has expanded to cover multiple leagues. Contracting with over 100 referees, Potomac Sports provides soccer referees to three youth, and two adult recreation leagues, located in King George, Caroline, and Chesterfield County.

In addition to the rec leagues its supports, Potomac Sports Officials Association assigns high school certified referees to 14 public and private schools in central Virginia. School located from Powhatan, Buckingham,

Courtesy Patrick Simmons

Above: Roger Simmons working basketball at KGMS. Right: Youth referees Carter McGlasson and Tyler Selwyn officiating soccer at Robiois Middle school in October 2015. down towards Farmville, and South has a love for the game, and a de- ticipation in Virginia High School hill Virginia. This past fall Potomac sire to see fair play. Our youngest League training and holding inSports has continued its second year officials are 13, and officiating is a house rules clinics. providing middle school Volley ball great first job. Youth referees learn We also like to offer coaches and referees, and has expanded to the the value of hard work, being on referees the opportunity to take middle school sports of Basketball, time to a job, and working to im- American Heart Association CPR and Wrestling. This spring, it will be- prove skills and job performance. and First Aid courses through the gin working with soft-ball, and base As long as person is physically fit associations in-house instructor. We ball for middle school as well. for the sport they want to offici- extend discounted prices of $45 to So who are the referees of Poto- ate, and competent in their under- coaches, teachers, and local youth mac Sports Officials Association? standing of the rules, we will work groups looking for CPR/First Aid They are teenagers working their with them to develop their officiat- classes. first job, teachers earning extra ing skills. Potomac Sports does this If you are interested in learning money, police officers working by sponsoring annual certification how to officiate a sport, or interested in their spare time, and they are classes through the state referee in learning more, you can contact grandparents, and retirees. They program for USSF Soccer, as well Potomac Sports Officials Association are just your everyday person, who as assisting members with par- at (804) 814-4383

Foxes compete at Hanover Hawks Invitational Leonard Banks Sports editor The Foxes swim teams will enter the 2016 portion of the winter sports season stronger than ever. On Saturday, at Collegiate High School, in Richmond, VA, at the Hanover Hawks Invitational, the Foxes girls swim team placed 3rd, while their male counterparts finished 7th among 19 teams.

King George sophomore, Emily Sizemore placed 1st in the girls 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:00.54. Sizemore also finished 14th in the girls 100-yard butterfly with a time of 1:06.64.

Sizemore’s teammate, Jessica Miller finished 2nd in the girls 100-yard breastroke (1:10.19). Miller also finished 13th in the girls 200-yard IM with at time of 2:22.34.

Tamara Wheater finished 3rd in the girls 100-yard freestyle with a time of 55.89. Wheater also placed 6th in the girls 200-yard freestyle (2:02.68).

Other Foxes girls’ who finished in the top ten included: girls 200-yard medley relay, 5th, 1:57.32; Abby Wilson, girls 50-yard freestyle, 26.39; Gabby Thompson, girls 500-yard freestyle, 5:28.63; girls 400-yard freestyle relay, 2nd, 3:47.21.

As for the Foxes boys, Nate Wilson placed 3rd in the boys 100-yard breaststroke (1:01.98). Wilson’s teammate, Jacob Miller placed 3rd in the boys 100-yard backstroke with a time of 55.32; Stephen Hunt, boys 50-yard freestyle, 24.11; boys 200-yard freestyle relay, 6th, 1:36.23; Stephen Hunt, boys 100-yard backstroke, 10th, 1:01.04; boys 400-yard freestyle relay, 7thm 3:39.12; Other Foxes boys who placed in the top 10 included: boys 200-yard medley relay, 1:46.02; Alex Poley, boys 200-yard freestyle, 7th, 1:55.58.

The next meet for the Foxes swim teams will be on January 8th, 2016.

They will host tri-meet featuring Caroline, King George, and Spotsylvania, at the King George Family YMCA. Start time for the meet is 5 p.m.

5

Become a referee with the Potomac Sports Officials Assoc.

Available Office “A” 114 SF

Available Office “B”

Leased

Available Office “D”

Available Office “E”

Available Office “F”

102 SF

Not Available

Shear Elegance Hair Studio

Leonard Banks

gained a reputation as a reliable sixth man who has solid defensive skills.

Jeremiah Gibson and Andrew Lewis are sharing small forward duties. Payton has high hopes the duo will complement their defensive skills with scoring.

At center, the Drifters have a player who has never picked up a basketball before in Issac Norman.

After transferring from another school, Norman enjoyed junior varsity football so much he took a leap of faith and joined the junior varsity basketball team.

Thrilled with Norman’s decision to join the team, Payton said, “there is no way we can tell that he has never played basketball before.”

Off the court, the team has become a family. Rather than hang their heads after playing a 2-5A school, the team has rallied around the principle of Drifter pride.

“You have to come out of the gate firing on all cylinders,” Payton said.

“You cannot hesitate on what the other team is doing.”

Long before Payton’s players move up to the varsity level, they have a full understanding of their senior level counterpart’s offense and defense. Currently, there are four players from last year’s junior varsity playing on the varsity team.

After coaching junior varsity sports (basketball, football, baseball), Payton has a full understanding of what it takes to motivate and instill true Drifter pride into the minds of aspiring multi-athletes. From the moment a former Drifter JV player enters the Drifterdome they naturally inherit a legacy of black & gold pride.

“When my kids go up to the varsity level, they know what they are doing,” Payton said.

The Drifters boys basketball program will begin the 2016 season Jan. 5 with an away game against Essex.

The Journal

4,500 Sq. Ft. Available Build to suit

Call for details TODAY!!!

Terri Gallagher Massage Therapist

Waiting Area

Helping Hands Cleaning Company

Need a small office Space? Is Telework for YOU? Bring your desk and computer and get started TODAY!!!

6

outdoors

Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 The Journal

www.journalpress.com

The Final Hunting Countdown viduals that use the same old tired excuses to explain why they are on a private road, private land or crossing property they have no business being on. Many of us have heard those excuses repeatedly. Hearing the excuse once and the situation being resolved after that particular incident is one thing, having to deal with the same group repeatedly spouting the same supposed reasons for their presence where it should not be, is a completely different story. To safeguard our traditions and past times we have to be good citizens and show non-hunters why we love our time afield so much and do so respectfully.

Once the deer season ends, hopefully the weather will continue to get cold enough to shove some ducks

there have been several preventable accidents in our state and at least one fatality. Many times when these accidents occur, we all look at the story and wonder how in the world the accident happened. The mistakes made seem to go against common sense.

Some involve not looking beyond the target and seeing where your buckshot or bullet will impact after it goes through the deer (or around the deer if you miss). Some mistakes are the result of shortcuts that people take to “save time�. Finally, some of the accidents result from carelessness. Let’s close out the season on a good note and pay attention to the area beyond our target, pay attention to where our fellow hunters are or might be, pay attention to where our gun muzzles are pointed and keep those fingers off the triggers and the safeties ON until we are ready to fire the gun. Some accidents that involve a firearm are also the result of tunnel vision or being caught up in the moment when people get excited and only see their quarry and nothing else. Take a look around your field of view and not just on the target before you begin that final squeeze on the trigger.

Last, if you use dogs to drive deer, be courteous of your fellow citizens whether they are hunters or nonhunters. If you want respect you have to give respect. There are some good hunters out there that use hounds or bird dogs to chase deer. It is a fun way to hunt. However, there are some clubs or groups of indi-

Mark Fike

Deer season in our area is set to expire this coming Saturday. While the official numbers for the local region are not in, many hunters are commenting about seeing fewer deer this season. The warmer than average temperatures don’t appear to be helping hunters much these last few weeks either. When we have warm temperatures and plenty of rain, the deer don’t have to move far to eat. They can conserve energy this way and are less visible to hunters.

In the long run, if we were to have a lower harvest, this will lend itself to increasing the deer herd for next year. Pregnant does are not burning up as much energy looking for and scrounging for food. I recall very vividly five or six years ago watching deer gnaw on saplings at this time of year in a foot and a half of snow.

What a difference when comparing the two years!

As we go into the last few days of the season, undoubtedly many hunters will hit the woods and fields in search of one last deer to put up in the freezer. Temperatures are currently forecast to fall down into the forties for highs on the last two days with the lows below freezing. That should move the deer a little bit.

All hunters are encouraged not to leave a bad taste in the mouths of non-hunters. In the past we have heard of reports of deer carcasses being dumped along the road where everyone can view them. This year

Outdoors Report Deer hunting is in the last few days at this point and the going is continuing to be slow, hopefully this weekend will be a good surge. Fishing picked up some, particularly for striper.

Fishing: Potomac River—reports from Ken’s Tackle show that the striper are biting downriver from Colonial Beach closer to the bay on sassy shads that are green with black lines. Donna’s take is that the baits look like an eel. A few catfish are being caught in deep creek mouths, ledges and upriver on channel edges.

Rappahannock River—The lower river near the bay continues to produce striper, although there are many schools of small fish to wade through.

The lower river in our area is muddy and swirling but a few catfish are being caught.

Ponds — The crappie bite is slow and steady.

Slow troll minnows or grubs and jigs to get results.

Large minnows are also prime baits for bass in deep

water. Give them a twitch every once in awhile. If you know where logs are in deep water, target those areas.

Lake Anna anglers are continuing to find some striper action. Ken’s tackle reported some numbers of eating size fish although nothing really large is showing up.

Saltwater — The bay season is only in until the 31st for striper. Anglers are taking advantage of it.

The larger fish and schools were reportedly in the mid to upper bay. The lower bay has some fish but not the size class found north.

News: Put in for your day off now! • VDGIF Board meeting Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 9:00 am at 7870 Villa Park Dr Henrico, VA 23228.

Supposedly there will be an agenda item about the use of hounds to chase deer and retrieving them. • On Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, the Potomac River Fisheries Commission will host “2016 Tidal Poto-

south from our northern neighbors.

Waterfowlers have had poor prospects lately and for the short term, it does not look good for duck or even goose hunting in our area. Reports from as far north as New York state show poor hunting there too!

However, one good cold snap could change that.

One thing that might be worth trying the next few weeks until it gets really cold, is taking youth squirrel hunting. There seem to be adequate numbers of squirrels and with the temperatures average to warm, youth can sit still longer and learn some good hunting skills in the process. Take the time to get a young person or new hunter out before all the seasons expire.

Meanwhile, Happy New Year!

mac River Largemouth Bass Management Symposium� at PRFC from 10 am until noon. Fisheries managers from VA DGIF, MD DNR, and D.C. Fisheries will be presenting the most recent data associated with Largemouth Bass management in their respective jurisdictions. For sport anglers and others that are interested in the Largemouth Bass resource in the Potomac River, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to hear from and ask questions of the fisheries scientists that are most familiar with this species.

This event follows the successful presentation in December of 2014 to the PRFC. The event is free, and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend. • On Friday, March 4, 2016, the Potomac River Fisheries Commission will meet at its regular quarterly meeting. It is expected that the Commission will discuss Striped Bass management options for the recreational and charterboat sectors in PRFC jurisdictional waters, sportfish license issues, and sportfish creel and minimum sizes.

3 1 ' , # 1 1 " ' 0 # !2- 07 ADVERTISE HERE

PETS

Pretty Pets

Professional Pet Grooming E\ &HUWLÂżHG 0DVWHU *URRPHU -XG\ &DUWHU Serving Colonial Beach and surrounding areas

571-408-5814

JURRPHUPRP#DRO FRP DQG YLVLW XV RQ )DFHERRN 3UHWW\ 3HWV RI &RORQLDO %HDFK

SEE YOUR AD HERE AND ON THE JOURNAL'S WEBSITE FOR JUST ! 7%%+ s #!,, /2 %-!), 3!,%3 */52.!,02%33 #/-

Bring in this ad and receive 10% off your next grooming!

GUTTERS

CHIMNEY SWEEP

JACK’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

The Chimney Sweep

EXCAVATING

~FREE ESTIMATES~

(540) 373-6644

s #/-0,%4% #()-.%9 3%26)#% 2%0!)2 s #()-.%9 2%,).).' s 02/&%33)/.!, $5#4 #,%!.).' s $29%2 6%.4 #,%!.).'

Y %322#0 !*# ,',%

Fredericksburg, VA

iĂ€ĂŒÂˆvˆi`ĂŠUĂŠ ˆViÂ˜Ăƒi`ĂŠUĂŠ Â˜ĂƒĂ•Ă€>˜Vi

Residential & Commercial

Class A Contractor

(301) 645-5761

(540)720-3546

“We Keep Our Minds in the Gutter�

FLORIST

FLOR IST

S’?

Lawn Care & Planting, LLC Landscaping and Design

FREE ESTIMATES

CE 19 10?

Rt. 206, Dahlgren Rd., King George, VA

INSURANCE

Nationwide

ÂŽ

Insurance & Financial Services a Nationwide Financial company ÂŽ

NATIONWIDE is on your side

540/663-2106 Servicing all your insurance needs

12227 Jefferson Davis Hwy., 514A N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA 23005 Woodford, VA 22580 (804) 798-4139 (804) 448-3713

9492 Kings Hwy., King George

(540) 775-0000 • 1-800-742-2900

Now Located 10222 Kings Hwy., King George, VA s #/--%2#)!, s 2%3)$%.4)!, s #%24)&)%$ ). 6)2').)! s 4%2-)4% #/.42/, s -/)3452% #/.42/, s '5!2!.4%%$

~Your Full Service Pest Control Professionals~ “Where We Treat Your Home As If It Were Our Own.�

¤

INSURANCE

540 James Monroe Hwy., Colonial Beach

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE INSPECTION

FTD S IN

^#ALL &OR &REE 1UOTES^ Ashland Branch Caroline Branch

5SXQ 1OY\QO >O\WS^O

:O]^

2ETAINING 7ALLS 7OOD 3LATE s 3ODDING s 3EEDING s 4REE 0LANTINGS s /VER 'ROWN 2EPLANTINGS s 0RUNING s -ULCHING s ,IMBING 4REES s 'RASS #UTTING

ANSWORLD TR D

3!6% S ON YOUR INSURANCE

PEST CONTROL

RY IVE EL

540/663-2131

LICENSED & INSURED

COURTHOUSE FLORIST & GIFTS !UTO s (OME s ,IFE #OMMERICAL 4RUCKS ,OCAL AND ,ONG $ISTANCE

Located directly across from the King George Courthouse

LANDSCAPING • LAWN CARE

Mason’s King George Florist

INSURANCE

GROVES $IR 'HMOL;H=?

At Fox Plaza REFRIGERATION ,-5 -.#,

& Duct Cleaning

Serving the Area Since 1966 , State Reg. Lic., Ins.

REFRIGERATION

HOME IMPROVEMENT

WELL DRILLING

Southern

KING GEORGE DRILLING SERVICE, INC.

HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC.

Well Drilling Residential • Commercial Agricultural • Geothermal

Y FF 2SJ?M -@ $FIILCHA Y )CN=B?H ;NBM Y !OMNIG 5II>QILE Y ,?Q &IG?M >>CNCIHM Y ,?Q 5CH>IQM

Bob Snyder (540) 809-1777

s +INGS (WY -ONTROSS 6!

Class A Liscensed & Insured

$2),,%$ 7%,,3 s 7!4%2 ,).%3 SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS

1-800-336-9355 804-224-9130

ROOFING

0!ROOFING & SHEET METAL, INC.

!SPHALT s 2UBBER s -ETAL

804-493-1913 ,ICENSED )NSURED s 3INCE

Harry Archie, Owner

The Journal's Business Directory • 13 weeks for $20 per week • To advertise call 540-775-2024 or email sales@journalpress.com

www.journalpress.com

The Journal

Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015

7

Enjoy a safe and sound New Year’s Eve! New Year’s Eve is one of the most popular party days of the year. As the clock ticks down toward a new year, revelers across the globe raise glasses of champagne in celebration of what’s to come.

Such celebrations are a staple of the holiday season, but so, too, are accidents that result from excessive partying. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, January 1, when many New Year’s Eve celebrants are heading home in the wee hours of the morning, is when the highest percentage of deaths related to alcohol occur. In addition, analysis from the National Safety Council found that roughly 42 percent of traffic fatalities during the New Year’s holiday between 2007 and 2011 were related to drinking and driving.

While New Year’s Eve revelers may

be more focused on celebrating than safety, all celebrants can take the following safety precautions to ensure they make it home safe and sound come January 1.

Pick a designated driver.

When making New Year’s Eve plans, pick a designated driver from your group of friends and/or family members. Many bars or clubs will waive cover charges for designated drivers, and such establishments may even provide them with complementary soft drinks and coffee throughout the night. The designated driver should agree to avoid alcohol entirely.

Use public transportation or taxis.

If you can’t find a designated driver or are simply more comfortable

Dry sinks are iconic symbols of Americana. They became quite popular with antiques collectors in the interwar years, and remain in demand today. This one has descended in the family of a lady in the lower Northern Neck. Many years ago she had it refinished. It does not have a copper lining, but the knobs and hinges are original. The owner thinks the wood is pine, maple and cherry, and the ends are solid.

The dry sink came into vogue in the early nineteenth century as a practical solution to handling dishes.

A bowl in which dishes could be washed was set in the depression on the top, and the drawer on the side Henry Lane was for holding table flatware. UnHull derneath the cabinet was for storage of dishes or cooking utensils.

These pieces received hard use. They were meant for keeping the kitchen in order, and not to be decorative pieces in a setting that guests ever would see. As a result, many of them ultimately fell apart. In addition, after modern plumbing was introduced, often the dry sink was relegated to the basement, where the floor often was bare dirk, thereby causing moisture to damage the feet and rot to occur.

In those situations, the bracket feet frequently were cut off, which might have been the case with this example.

Given the hard service that dry sinks received, most of

letting professional drivers get you around on such a busy driving night, travel via public transportation or taxis. Leaving your car at home removes the temptation you may feel to get behind the wheel after a few drinks. Keep a bus or train schedule and the phone numbers of local taxi services in your wallet or purse so you are not stuck waiting for a ride home.

Let others know your plans.

Before heading out to celebrate New Year’s Eve, let loved ones know of your plans for the night.

This may help should you find yourself separated from friends or if you want to end the night early and need a ride home while your friends stay out. Periodically check in with a quick text message

or email to a parent or sibling at home so they know you are safe.

Such check-ins may also motivate you to keep a clear head throughout the night.

Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol.

Drinking and driving is dangerous, but drinking to excess even when you are not driving is also risky.

While alcohol tends to flow freely on New Year’s Eve, drink only in moderation to ensure you don’t lose track of your fellow revelers and to protect you from others who may not have your best interests at heart.

New Year’s Eve is a popular party day. Exercising some caution can ensure this year’s celebration is both safe and enjoyable.

Animal Adoption

the ones that have survived have been refinished. Today many of them are serving as bars, with copper linings having been made for the depression, thereby keeping contained possible damage from spillage of alcohol.

This one, which dates from the third quarter of the nineteenth century, is worth $250. The mixture of woods indicates that originally it might have been painted.

From the overall design, I suspect that it was made in the Shenandoah Valley or in Pennsylvania.

Henry Lane Hull and his wife Lisa operate Commonwealth Antiques and Appraisals, Inc. at 5150 Jessie duPont Hwy. in Wicomico Church, VA. Write to him at P. O. Box 35, Wicomico Church, VA 22579 or e-mail questions to henrylanehull@commonwealthantiques.com.

Happy Antiquing!

#10-2-15-2

#12-2-15-5

“Tammy� DSH

“Mindy� DLH

grey/white Tabby adult female

crème/white 8 month female

Visit us at 11377 CITIZENS’ WAY (OFF Rt 3 AT GOVERNMENT CENTER BLVD.)

or visit http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/VA53.html for a complete listing

ADOPT-A-PET ADOPT-A-PET AT THE KING GEORGE ANIMAL SHELTER 540-775-2120

This advertisement sponsored by PermaTreat Pest Control Call 775-2667 or 659-1111 for a Free Inspection! 8 am - 1 pm M-F

Classifieds

HELP WANTED 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, walkin clinic or urgent care setting.

Minimum 2 yrs. in E-Clinical (ECW) EMR system. Minimum 1 y r. M u l t i - l i n e p h o n e proficiency Current BCLS, Certificate of Phlebotomy. Strong proficiency in ICD-10.

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.

Warm, empathetic yet professional interpersonal communication.

Accurately records medical history, current medications, enters and ICD-10 codes chief complaint, & vitals according to Medical home and Meaningful Use criteria. Prepares exam room with necessary equipment, supplies, and sterile instruments.

Performs Strep tests, and Urine Dips proficiently Sterilizes room per protocol after each patient.

Assists with lab testing and Phlebotomy Promote and educate regarding proactive preventative health procedures.

Facilitates lab results call backs within 48 hours or less. Prepares, and

maintains supplies and equipment for treatment including sterilization Documentation in the EMR per clinic protocol, & chart management.

Processing refill requests.

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: 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

HOUSE FOR SALE

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/ income. Training provided. (540) 775-6788 Sheila@ org. For more information Qualifications: MA with Personal support. (www. charlestoncobuilders. call Wendy 804-224-1079 minimum two (2) years f r e e d o m e f f e c t . c o m ) com. ufn-b Animals Available For busy family practice or 12/30p Adoption. The Animal urgent care experience, PETS/ FREE/ FOR M O S , C P R / F i r s t A i d Fox Towne Adult Day Care SALE / ADOPTION / Welfare League has dogs and cats available Certification, Phlebotomy Center is now hiring for LOST & FOUND for adoption. For more Certification, E-Clinical part time RNs, CNA and minimum two (2) years, Medical Technician also Wendys Feline Friends. information please call 804i m p l e m e n t a t i o n a n d Volunteers are needed. Cats and kittens for 435-0822, 804-435-6320. daily use, or a Pharmacy Located conveniently on adoption. Many different Hours Monday, Wed., & Tech Certificate, strong Rt. 3 in King George, colors and ages. All fixed Friday. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lots I C D - 1 0 e x p e r i e n c e , near the courthouse. To with rabies shot. See pics of animals are at the shelter Multi-tasking, Flexibility, apply please call (540) at westmoreland.petfinder. - call 804-462-7175. multi-Line phone system 775-5502. ufn expertise, excellent personal telephone RENTAL-OFFICE TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH Skills, Customer Service, P r i v a t e P r o f e s s i o n a l PUBLIC NOTICE Ti m e M a n a g e m e n t , Organization, Attention Offices From $350 Per Please take notice that on the 14th day of January, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the regular to Detail, Scheduling, Month. Larger Suites monthly meeting of the Colonial Beach Town Council, at Colonial Beach Town Center in Colonial Beach, 22443, the Council will conduct a public hearing on the following: Professionalism, Quality Available. Wendover Focus. Email resume to One Office Building.

ORDINANCE NO. 672 AMENDS THE COLONIAL BEACH TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 5, Wired For Computer admin@community-care44 ' )" 1 “BEACHES, WATERWAYS, BOARDWALK, PARKS, RECREATIONAL AREAS AND FACILITIES,�

Networking.

Front & Rear clinic.org or fax to 540 ' (# ; ; ' - / ARTICLE VI, “SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS,� AND DELETES THE ENTIRE ARTICLE. Entrances. Includes ALL 709-7211. 12/2 ' )" #& ; + ' .

Utilities, Ample Parking, A copy of Ordinance No. 672 is available for review by the public at 315 Douglas

Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443. Anyone having questions may contact Town Handicapped-Accessible Attention: Discover The ", ) '( #"' ' ! ( 5 A9=2;;=2B=B? Hall at 804-224-7181, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All interested Rewards; Work from Restrooms, 1 Block Off persons may attend and express their views. Following the public hearings the Town anywhere. Choose your rt. 3 Adjacent To Post Council may take action to approve Ordinance No. 672. Any person requiring assistance Office.

No Build Out Cost! hours. Create online to participate in the public hearing is requested to contact Town Hall in advance so that Ready To Move In! Call appropriate arrangements may be made.

540-775-2024

Colonial Beach Village

MOVE-IN SPECIAL 2I¿FH First Month’s Rent Free 1RZ DFFHSWLQJ DSSOLFDWLRQV IRU ' #& %HGURRP $SDUWPHQWV %HGURRP 7RZQKRPHV.

") &, :/ ;9:?1 #)& # &DOO RXU RIÂżFH RU VWRS E\ WK 6WUHHW A9=2;;=2B=B? &RORQLDO %HDFK 9$ #& '(#$ , ( <=< :; (& ( 6: )LUVW 0RQGD\ RI HYHU\ PRQWK D P Âą S P # #" / ;;==< (YHU\ RWKHU 0RQGD\ D P Âą S P #)&'0 : #" , 3 :9099 1!1 2@099 $1!1 7XHVGD\ Âą 7KXUVGD\ DP S P

* &, #( & #" , A0<9 ! 2>0<9$! )ULGD\ D P Âą S P

) ' , 3 )&' , A0<9 ! 2>0<9$!

77< & , A0<9 1!1 3 =0<9 $1!1 0@:: ' "'( ()( #" ' " %) (TXDO +RXVLQJ 2SSRUWXQLW\ Â&#x2021; +DQGLFDSSHG $FFHVVLEOH (

'(

#$$#&()" (, $&#* & " !$ #, &

Richmond Co., Warsaw, VA. 5 minutes from Route 3 30 min. from Dahlgren; less than 2 hrs. from D.C., Approx. 3000 sq. ft. home including basement.

Beautiful country setting on ten acres with shade trees Master suite with on-suite bath. 4 bedrms. total, 3 full baths.

Sun room w/ ceramic tile, new central h/ac., hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors.

Inside recently renovated. A rare ďŹ nd at $199,900.

France Real Estate 804-333-3168 or 804-313-5541

12/30/15

By Order of the Colonial Beach Town Council 12/30/15, 1/6/16

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise â&#x20AC;&#x153;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.â&#x20AC;? 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.

8

Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015

The Journal

www.journalpress.com

Christmas is special at Westmoreland Rehabilitation Residents at Westmoreland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Colonial Beach participated in numerous events to help celebrate the holiday season. “The team at Westmoreland, the volunteers and the residents, we would all like to thank everyone who made Christmas special,” said Susie Gimbel, director of activities.

The residents of the center spent the weeks leading up to Christmas participating in a number of holiday activities, including making Christmas wreaths and small holiday crafts. Then the residents held a bazaar to sell their creations, raising money for the resident fund account, which helps pay for outings and events.

An Angel Tree was set up so the residents could have secret Santa gifts and on Tuesday, Dec. 22 Santa arrived at the center. The secret Santa gifts were distributed to residents and they enjoyed delicious holiday food while they were entertained by a DJ. It proved to be a very successful Christmas party.

Other Westmoreland Rehabilitation holiday activities included visits from members of local churches who brought gifts for the residents and gifts for the residents to give their families.

Colonial Beach Elementary School students entertained the residents with Christmas Karaoke and the Colonial Beach High School basketball team sang songs with the residents and distributed gifts.

Girl Scouts from Colonial Beach

From page 1

Walter Kern, a resident at Westmoreland Rehabilitation, gets a hug from Santa at the rehabilitation center’s Christmas party. presented handmade Christmas stockings to the residents and the Boy Scouts sang Christmas carols to the delight of those at the center.

There were visits from members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Eagles and many individual community members. “Everyone made this Christmas so special for these residents,” said Gimbel. “It was like a dream come true for them” “And not only did the residents enjoy receiving gifts, they wanted to give back to the community as well

by running a food drive which was a success,” said Gimbel. “The food box was overflowing with donations to give to our local food bank.”

The popular state of the art rehabilitation center which assists the residents serves Westmoreland and King George counties and is one of three facilities in Virginia operated

by Cambridge Health Care. The Colonial Beach facility is noted for helping patients maintain the highest level of independence possible.

— Richard Leggitt

CB Council members look to the future Linda Farneth Colonial Beach Town Council members recently weighed in on the future of Colonial Beach. Three council members were happy to share their goals and challenges for Colonial Beach in 2016.

Revitalization topped their lists but all said working together was a big goal for them.

Mayor Mike Ham said, “The biggest challenge I see for 2016 is completing the revitalization efforts, the plaza and spray park at the end of Colonial Avenue. This is the biggest visible project the town has undertaken in years.”

“To complete this challenge, the town management and everyone involved will have to work together to show the state and VDOT that we have the ability to use their funding to really change the appearance of the Town and make it more inviting for both the residents and visitors.”

Councilman Mike Looney said, “A Downtown Colonial Beach organization has been formed to carry on the Revitalization Management Team’s work. So we have a good start on revitalization, and we need to continue making improvements in that area.”

Looney feels everyone in the community, not just council and staff, is an asset to the town and should be welcomed as a resource for knowledge, help and volunteering.

“The more brains and backs we have working in a collaborative and energetic way, the better our chances should be of achieving the necessary goals,” he said.

Councilman Wayne DiRosario focused more on infrastructure as something the town should place priority on. He said fixing roads, water and sewer will help attract more people to the town. DiRosaria said attracting more home owners and businesses will increase tourism.

He said the town needs to make more money on events to offset real estate taxes on the residents.

Looney said a number of the issues he felt needed completing before his election have been done in the last year. Some of those items include the comprehensive plan being taken more seriously, a capital improvement plan being updated and more focus on an Emergency Operations Plan.

“The Emergency Operations Plan has now been placed by the state in the hands of the county, so we don’t have nearly as much control over it as we used to,” Looney said.

“Nevertheless, there seems to me to be strong support on Council for a temporary emergency shelter in town, and I hope we can make that temporary shelter a reality soon.”

Although many of the zoning ordinances have been updated he feels the rest of the town’s codes need reviewed and updated.

Looney said staff training and

Seminar: Town Tourism

certification has been good.

“Just recently, two members of the financial department completed professional training, two members of the planning commission completed Capital Improvement Plan training, and one member of the police department made detective.”

The town government is working more closely with the school system, and has approved a bond to pay for the construction of a new elementary school. Town revenues have increased.

“Thanks to the work of the previous council as well as this current one, the shell of the old burned elementary school has been removed, and the temporary buildings there soon should be.”

Looney said he would like to see four items accomplished in the new year.

“First and most important, we need to see that all our citizens have

adequate resources to lead satisfying and productive lives,” he said. “This means being concerned, first of all, with those of us whose needs are greatest. We have organizations and individuals doing good work in these areas, but we need to do much more to be fully successful. And being fully successful is the only acceptable goal.”

Looney said the town needs to live up to its responsibilities to the natural environment, keep improving the physical appearance of the town and improve public relations.

Ham feels the town is on the upswing and is optimistic about its future.

“The biggest opportunity is to continue the upswing we have experienced since 2012,” he said.

“Tourism has increased significantly in the past two years. We must continue all efforts to make Colonial Beach a destination for a fun and relaxing getaway.”

of participating in similar workshops in the Northern Neck, and I found each session well worth the investment of time for participants.”

Foulds said she learned collaboration is a huge factor and a guaranteed multiplier in the service and hospitality industries, domestic travel supports jobs in public employment as well as private industry employment and tourism must be planned and managed or it can be damaging if it is left without controls.

Martin came to the VTC in April 2015. Before that she worked for 10 years at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Division of State Parks as a visitor services specialist, managing public relations and marketing for seven coastal state parks.

Martin is a graduate of Radford University. She holds an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree of general studies in marketing, media and literature.

She also holds a master’s degree in professional writing. Martin completed an internship with the Denton, Texas Main Street Program as well.

Well versed in grant writing, Martin has helped obtain more than $500,000 of outside funding for program development and visitor services in state parks along the East Coast.

Foulds said, “Resources are available to all of us, including small businesses, through the Virginia Tourism Corporation that we do not take advantage of, because we do not know that such resources exist.”

The two lunch-and-learn seminars will be presented from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb 10 and 17 at the town center located at 22 Washington Ave. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to RSVP to town hall (804) 2247181 or to Val Foulds at info@ colonialbeachva.net as soon as possible or contact the Chamber of Commerce at 224-8145 or info@colonialbeach.org.

Revitalization: Model Community From page 1 here. But to make sure that they are the right business in the community.” King said the town is trying to attract an auto parts store which he said the town needs.

King said “the right business” is one that would fill a void and match what the community wants. “Not too big, not to small but a right balance to the community.”

Both Wheaton and King feel working together is key to the success of the town. Wheaton said Montross has this cohesiveness.

“The essential elements in facing the challenges for the town comes from a cohesive town council supported by a professionally minded and dedicated staff,” he said.

“The Town of Montross is blessed to have a Council that is determined to work through problems as a

community minded team.”

Wheaton speaks highly of the staff.

“Our town manager and staff are superior in all regards,” he said.

King said, “Our relationship with the county should be a close working relationship. We’re going to take step to make it even closer, We’re the county seat and we want to make sure that relationship is 100 percent.”

King added they are looking for more people to be involved in the town government, “It’s the people’s town. We’re keeping the people’s business in order and trying to do the right things.”

Wheaton said, “The challenges, solutions, and opportunities facing Montross in 2016 will be faced by a dedicated Town Council and a superior Town Manager and staff. I am optimistic.”

The “Care” in Healthcare 50 FREE Flu Shots available at our King George and Colonial Beach locations. Please call to make an appointment.

Accepting Most Insurances

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

Walk-in Blood Draw Service honoring all Scripts including serving LabCorp, MWH and Quest

Primary & Same-Day Appointments (540) 625-2527 11131 Journal Pkwy., King George

(804) 224-6322 700 McKinney Blvd #1100 Colonial Beach

King George man arrested after drug task force raid A preliminary hearing will be held Feb. 10 in King George Circuit Court for a King George man arrested last week after a Tri-County Drug Task Force raid on his home at 6245 Potomac Ave. in Potomac Beach.

According to King George Sheriff ’s Capt. Chris Giles, Leonard Paul Baumgardner, 38, has been charged with six drug-related felonies.

Baumgardner will be held in the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond until the hearing in two months.

The Tri-County Narcotics Task Force, including members of the King George, Westmoreland and Caroline sheriff ’s offices, Virginia State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration, recovered a large quality of packaged heroin, money, several firearms and drug paraphernalia du.ring the raid.

According to Capt. Giles, task force members have had Baumgardner’s home under surveillance for the several months. The task force noticed a steady flow of cars from King George County and other area jurisdictions making frequent stops at Baumgardner’s home and ordered the raid that led to his arrest.

— Richard Leggitt

Kelley G. Aschenbrenner, M.S., NCC Licensed Professional Counselor

Achieving Clarity Through Therapy kgcs@sent.com office & text: 540-625-2139 fax: 540-625-2235 kgcounselingservices.com

New address beginning Jan. 1st:

6097 James Madison Parkway King George, VA 22485

Kings Highway * Journal Complex

Looking For Office Space?

Front Desk * Waiting Room * Five Offices Private Entrance * Newly Painted * New flooring High Speed Internet * Plenty of Parking