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The polar plunge on New Year’s Day was hosted by Dockside Restaurant and benefits the Colonial Beach Senior Class trip. Roughly 100 spectators gathered to watch 10 participants jump in the cold water. Participants and spectators gathered around a small bonfire to warm up during and after the event. The group takes donations of Christmas trees to fuel the fire and appreciates all who donated both trees and money for the cause.

Water meter billing still being debated Linda Farneth Installation of water meters in Colonial Beach is a certainty, however the method of billing is not. The water meter installation is only a small part of a project that will upgrade the Robin Grove water facility and provide waterline replacement and up-sizing. But it is the one aspect customers will notice immediately when paying their bills. How it will affect customers financially is still unclear since the installation project has not even started. Colonial Beach is currently working on a number of water

and sewer infrastructure projects including upgrades to the facility at Robin Grove Park. A new 850-ft. well being dug at a cost of $260,000 is 90% complete. The site will also be upgraded with a replacement tank and booster pump station. Waterlines will also be upgraded with 6,350 linear feet of water mains. As a condition of the financing for this project, the town must install residential and commercial water meters. An estimate of 1,874 meters was named in the meter instillation project. Colonial Beach Town Manager Val Foulds said, “Meters are not only

necessary to accurately determine system loss, but will also help to accurately predict system demand over time.” She added that by metering water usage, the town could easily align usage and fees for improved financial and overall management of the system. Many residences with newer homes have meters but are not billed based on meter usage. Currently the town bills for water and sewer at a quarterly rate of $235. Breaking this bill down, $72.30 is charged for water services and $162.70 for sewer services. Property owners who use their

Where is the SRTS Grant? Linda Farneth The town of Colonial Beach applied to VDOT for a Safe Routes To School (SRTS) Grant several years ago. The grant is designed to promote walking and better health. VDOT approved a $464,000 SRTS grant in 2012 to fund a sidewalk reconstruction project in the areas of Douglas, Lynnhaven and Livingstone streets. Since the application process for the SRTS grant, two things have happened. First, VDOT has re-categorized the grant funding into a Transportation Alternative Grant. Second, the school for which the project was slated has since been demolished due to several disasters. The Safe Routes to School Program is a federally-funded program created under the 2005 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act according to Virginiadot. org. The purpose of the SRTS program is to enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school. The program also seeks to make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative, thereby encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age. Lastly, facilitating the planning, development, and implementation

of projects and activities will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools. In July 2013, the new federal transportation bill known as MAP 21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) became law, folding SRTS into a new Transportation Alternatives Program. (TAP) At the Aug. 27 council work session, Town Manager Val Foulds explained to council why the grant money could not be transferred. “Grants are slated for certain uses before they are applied for,” she said. “Once the government agency approves the grant, money can not be transferred to other work not already listed in the application.” Staff presented the council with results of a sidewalk study conducted throughout the town. Public Works Director Rob Murphy said the team began by identifying the worst sidewalks that would require total replacement in town and have developed a list. The linear feet of sidewalks that should be replaced in the near future has been calculated at 11,137 feet. “This by no means, includes all the sidewalks in town.” Murphy said. He estimates it would cost $556,850 to replace these sidewalks at the current rate of just over $50 per linear foot. Adding handicap ramps, curb and

gutters would nearly double that cost. Foulds clarified that the repairs Murphy was referring to cannot be done with currently awarded VDOT grant money. A Request for Bids was sent out to contractors earlier this year for the SRTS project area work that will be funded by the SRTS/TAP grant. Foulds reported to the council on Nov. 19 that the lowest bid for the work came in higher than the approved estimates. Town staff met with VDOT officials on Nov. 20 to reduce the scope of the project. VDOT has not approved the changes as of December. Once the new proposed project is approved by VDOT, the town will readvertise for new bids. Because the sidewalk project serves an area that children use to walk to the current school campus on First Street, the project still serves to promote a safe route to school. In the new definition under Transportation Alternatives, it also serves to promote walking for all citizens, thereby improving health, reducing emissions and preserving air quality. If approved as submitted to VDOT the new project will replace or repair sidewalks running on Livingstone St. from Washington to Lynhaven, on Douglas Ave. from Livingstone St. to Colonial Ave. and on Wilder from Douglas Ave. to Lynhaven.

dwellings as summer or occasional homes have no relief from the billing while their houses are unoccupied unless they remove plumbing fixtures. Town Finance Director Joan Grant confirmed that current code requires all plumbing fixtures to be removed from the building before any relief from water and sewer billing can be sought. Grant said, “It must also be inspected by Building and Zoning for approval, then the bill drops to $18 per quarter.” Town Manager Val Foulds is requesting the town search for a See meters, page 8

Colonial Beach is one of three towns to be included in a survey of historic resources conducted by the Virginia Department of Historical Resources, partnered with Northern Neck, Tidewater and Eastern Shore localities. DHR was awarded funding from a larger $1.5 million Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Assistance Grant back in 2014 for historic properties and national park services. The grant funds research to identify future risk of storm damage and planning to protect from storms for historical properties. A survey project in Colonial Beach in Westmoreland County will document an anticipated 85 properties within a previously proposed historic district. The project will also present preliminary information to DHR for possibly moving ahead with a formal nomination to list a town historic district in the state and national landmark registers. This is good news for Colonial Beach, according to Town Manager Val Foulds. The town is currently in the process of undertaking two large revitalization projects that will reinvigorate the downtown area. Within the area there are various buildings that many believe to have historical significance. Because of the scope of renovation needed, many of these buildings could not be included in the revitalization work. Recently the Colonial Beach Planning Commission recommended marketing strategies for buildings along North Irving Ave. Currently being considered are the Klotz Building located at 6 N. Irving Ave., the old police building at 10 N. Irving Ave., and the old town hall building at 18 N. Irving Ave.

The Klotz Building sits within the downtown revitalization area so any grant money the town or a prospective buyer could secure to renovate the building would help move renovation along and aid in the revitalization project goals. Building and Zoning staff looked up the Westmoreland County assessed value of the Klotz Building. It is valued at roughly $172,000 by the county. This value breaks down as $55,000 for land value and $117,000 for the structure which sits on .17 acres. The building was built in 1900 and is documented as serving as the first school in Colonial Beach. At the Dec. 3 planning commission meeting, the commission recommended performing assessments for asbestos, lead based paint and structural integrity for both the Klotz Building and the old town hall . The commission recommended both be reviewed for historical significance as well. The historical review project in Colonial Beach must be complete by March 2017. A reconnaissance survey will be conducted of 85 properties within a previously proposed historic district and preliminary information prepared for moving forward with a formal nomination of the historic district. Surveyors will document representative properties in the proposed district and the information will be entered into DHR’s online data base and inventory of historic sites. After the survey is wrapped up, an assessment of the historic district will be completed. The survey will recommend boundaries for a district, its period significance, and determine contributing and non-contributing buildings in the proposed district. DHR awarded the project to the Dovetail Cultural Resources Group.

Wmd’ School Board plans for 2016 Richard Leggitt Ralph Fallin, one of three new school board members in Westmoreland County, begins 2016 determined to help the school board develop a master plan for the future education of Westmoreland’s school children. “The plan needs to include a new high school that incorporates the latest technology, including a performing arts center and accommodates students with special needs,” said Fallin. “We need to be innovative and consider non-traditional attractive designs that can be easily modified to accommodate evolving technology and changing teaching strategies. “Our master plan needs to include an athletic complex for our students and provide a safe haven for our community children.” Patricia Lewis, a new at-large member of the school board, is also committed to new school facilities. “We want to provide a state-ofthe-art educational experience for our children by providing adequate facilities and seek out programs that move our schools to a level of excellence,” she said. “And, we want to ensure that our tax dollars are being spent wisely.” Lewis said she and the other newly

elected school board members want to build a stronger relationship with the board of supervisors. “It is our job to work together. I look forward to working with them,” Lewis said. In the November elections, Lewis won the at-large seat, and she will be joined on the school board by Fallin, who won the District 3 school board seat, by defeating incumbent Coralynn “Polly” Wise, and Sandra Ramsey was unopposed and becomes the new District 1 board member. Returning to the board will be Iris Lane in District 2 and Daniel Wallace in District 4. In addition to planning for a new high school, the school board will face a number of challenges this year including the recruitment and retention of good teachers and improving communications with parents, teachers and citizens. Lewis said she wants to see an increase in the proficiency of the school system’s human resources department. “We also need to recruit within our own state. We started off this school year with several long term substitute teachers,” Lewis declared. “That can’t happen again. We need to restore the trust of the Westmoreland populace through

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transparency and concise decisionmaking. And an important part of that will be the efforts of the new board members to improve teacher recruitment. Let’s start early and anticipate vacancies and attend more career fairs within our state.” “I would like to see an active effort to get more parents involved in our school system,” said Fallin. “Parents and schools share the responsibility for improved academic performance. And, we need to continually make efforts to ensure timely and effective with communications with students, parents, teachers, school staff and county officials.”

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Is it 2017 already? 2016 is a Presidential year and Virginia is considered a swing state. Soon we’ll be swamped with mail, phone calls and TV ads. But, you could be forgiven if you thought we had skipped a year and that it’s actually 2017. Already, several candidates have tossed their hats in the ring for David S. Kerr Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. Its going to be lively. One of the most stunning announcements was from our own Congressman Rob Wittman. He

represents the First District and has served several terms. In this decidedly conservative district he has always won handily. But his announcement took a number of people by surprise. The general expectation was that his interest might be more towards taking on Tim Kaine for the Senate in 2018. That would be more of a match for his experience. But, his hat’s in the ring for governor and just how much support he can muster outside his home base is an open question. But, there is more to it than that. We won’t be choosing our Governor until 2017 and so in something without much precedence, if any in Virginia, he has said that he is running for reelection to Congress this year and then the GOP nomination for

Governor in 2017. In a sense he’ll be running two campaigns. That’s asking a lot of the First District. We’ll be voting for a Congressman who will be running for Governor. That in itself is a full time. And if he wins he will resign. That doesn’t allow much time for representing our district. And it sounds like he wants the best of both worlds. Given his popularity, maybe he has nothing to worry about. But, already some in his party, as well as the Democrats, are grumbling about the arrangement. It could become more of a campaign issue than he thinks it will. Another candidate, fully committed to the race is Ed Gillespie. He already has a large campaign account, nearly half a million, and is actively running. He came within 15,000

votes of defeating the seemingly invincible Mark Warner for the Senate in 2014. He might have lost, but he made a lot of friends a long the way and learned how to be a state candidate. Oh, and wait, there is one more. Ken Cuccinelli, a former Attorney General and candidate for Governor in 2013 is showing some interest as well. This is another surprise. Like Gillespie he too just barely lost the election. However, many thought he had given up running for office. And besides, many in the party weren’t happy with his confrontational style of conservative politics. But Cuccinelli is popular with the activist conservative base and it’s important to remember that Republicans will probably choose their

King George County 2015, Year in Review E. Linwood thomas IV Economic Development Director By all accounts, 2015 was a very successful year in King George County from an economic development standpoint. This year alone the County almost doubled its retail tax base, adding over 100,000 square feet of new space. Major retail openings and announcements this year include: Peebles, Petco, Famous Footwear, Rue21, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, Starbucks, Tropical Smoothie and Tractor Supply just to name a few. Major corporations with strong reputations are starting to see King George as a destination, and that is exciting. The King George County Industrial Park is also beginning to see significant interest and growth. A major part of this growth is due to the Board’s support of infrastructure improvements including fiber and the plans to have gas to the industrial park by the end of 2016. The only vacant building in the industrial park which had been unoccupied for over 7 years, was filled this year with a wonderful company in CCE Specialties. The Economic Development Authority will sell its first lot in the Industrial Park in over 8 years to Faddis Concrete. Faddis is already in the park and the County is happy to support their growth and expansion needs. Due to the investments in in-

frastructure, we are seeing interest from major industrial users both nationally and internationally. NSF Dahlgren continues to be the major economic engine for King George County infusing over 1 Billion Dollars into the regional economy yearly. The County recently worked with the other localities that surround the base and its test range on finalizing a Joint Land Use Study which focused on encroachment issues, traffic concerns and the long term vitality of the Naval Base. One indicator of small business growth can be seen in new business licenses issued year over year in King George County. This year we have seen an increase of almost 23% in those licenses. In 2014 the County issued 104. As of November 30, 2015 King George has issued 128 new licenses. The County continues to try and facilitate small business growth through outreach programs. One specific initiative that has been successful is our Quarterly Economic Development Forums which provide tools and resources for small business start-ups, and existing industry growth. This year the Board of Supervisors also voted on new King George Welcome Signs at the 4 major entrances to the County. Though a small initiative, the new signs replace those which were there for over 20 years and give a strong first impression to

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would run for what. This is common for both parties in Virginia when they hold all three statewide positions. Someone usually sits it out. It’s kind of dull, but it means that the Democrats don’t have to worry about a divisive primary or convention. The only contest will be the selection of the Lieutenant Governor. There are other players in the wings, maybe even a surprise or two, and while they’ll all do their bit for the party in 2016, campaigning in what will be a lively and energetic presidential contest, their hearts, and their aspirations will be on in 2017.

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American Legion Post 89 to sponsor annual Madison Essay Contest Saturday, Jan. 9

Northumberland County Democratic Party to hold a caucus between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the public library in Heathsville, VA. Free Job/Career Workshop, sponsored by L.E.E.N.C. Org. Porter JM Library. 2001 Pakrway Blvd. Stafford, VA. Walk ins welcome, but reservation would be appreciated. Sheila Rich at Sheila@leenc.org. 540429-3263.

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.” Meeting will close with discussion about scams & frauds currently in our area.Meetings are free and only to the public.

Wednesday, Jan. 20

Maxie L. Broaddus Maxie L. Broaddus, 49 of Sparta passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 31, 2015. A lifelong resident of Caroline, Maxie spent his entire life farming the land in and around his native county. After his father’s death, when Maxie was 16, he dedicated his life to hard, physical labor and had a work ethic that only increased up until the time of his death. At his untimely passing, Maxie had grown his business and land holdings, making him one of the largest farmers in Virginia. He had recently restored historic Paynefield Farm in Essex County and opened it to friends and family from around the area as a place to have weddings and other events. Maxie had a soft spot in his heart for children. That and his love of truck and tractor pulls led him to build a monster truck known as “Walking Tall”. He donated his time and talent to numerous children’s events and festivals and competed along the east coast in monster truck competitions. His motto was “It’s all

about the kids.” He was a respected farmer, businessman, role model and friend to so many. Survivors include his daughters, Mindy Broaddus (Jimmy Parker) of Aylett; Jessica Broaddus of Essex and Danni Broaddus of Essex; his mother, Pat Holmes of Sparta; his brother, Mike Broaddus of Sparta; his halfbrother, Leo Mitchell of Utah; his grandsons, Weston James and Owen Wade Parker and his aunts, Mary Scott Haley (Tom) and Jackie Dean (Arthur). A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Saturday, January 9th at 2 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Center at Meadow Event Park, Doswell, with Rev. Kevin James officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Cancer Association 1200 NW Naito Parkway Suite 140 Portland Oregon 97209 or the American Heart Association 4217 Park Place Court Glen Allen VA 23060. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.storkefuneralhome.com.

UMW Small Business Development Center to offer first workshops for 2016 The University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center will be offering the following workshops at the Northern Neck Business Enterprise Center, in The Regional Center Complex, 483 Main Street, Warsaw. “So You Want to Start Your Own Business” on January 19th from 6:00 – 8:00pm (registration deadline January 15th). Are you thinking about starting your own business or have you already started and think you might have missed a few things? Then this workshop is for you. Material fee: $30. “How To Create a Sound Business Plan” Part 1 January 21st and

Part 2 January 28th (registration deadline January 18th). Material fee: $60. Whether you’re just starting your business or you’ve been in business for a while, having a business plan is vital in gauging the success of your business, an important tool to seek financing, or to market your business. Register online at www.sbdc-umw. com. Seating is limited so registration and fee must be received by the registration deadline. For additional information regarding becoming a client or registering for any of our workshops please contact Bonnie Haywood at (804)3330286 or bhaywood@umw.edu.

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DMV 2 Go will be on the base at Dahlgren, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 500 Sampson Road. (This visit occurs within a secure facility that is not controlled by DMV. DMV cannot guarantee public access to this service location.)

Sunday, Jan. 24

The Family Ministries Committee of Dahlgren United Methodist Church will begin hosting a series of monthly cooking/nutrition classes called “Eating Smart, Moving More,” led by Pegi Wright, KG extension agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. The first class will focus on easy and healthy cooking, with recipes and food samples provided. The class will run 12:30-2 p.m. in the church social hall, and is open to the public. Childcare will be available for children up to 3 years old. Please contact the church at 540-663-2230 or office@dahlgrenumc.org with any questions. VA DMV to offer new special plates in 2016 The VA DMV has added new plate options to their 200-plus special plate selection. The Cure Childhood Cancer plate features the cause’s gold ribbon and is available for $10 annually per set. The Newport News Shipbuilding plate is in support of the company who is the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U. S. Navy aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy submarines. Also available in 2016, will be a plate recognizing Legion of Merit Medal recipients. For information contact dmvNow. com or your local DMV office.

Middle Peninsula Genealogy Society will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Essex County Public Library, 117 North Church Lane (Rt. 17), Tappahannock, Virginia. All persons who are interested in African-American genealogy and history are invited to attend and are asked to come prepared to share their personal family research goals for 2016. These goals might be as basic as starting research on a particular family for the first time, or they might be to locate records on an ancestor who has been elusive for years. Persons attending the meeting will also have the opportunity to share recent genealogical successes and discoveries, as well as roadblocks that they may have encountered in doing family research. For further information about this meeting or about MPAAGHS, visit mpaagenealogicalsociety.org or call 804-758-5163. MPAAGHS annual dues of $20 may be paid at the meeting.

The AMERICAN LEGION Post 89 in King George County, is presenting the 2nd annual ‘Madison Essay Contest’; a 300-word essay contest on the subject: ‘James Madison was an American Hero because ….’. This contest will run from 01 January through 01 March 2016. The Essay Contest will be conducted as a twophased selection and award process. The Madison Essay contest is part of the King George County AMERICAN LEGION’S Americanism and Youth services programs, and is meant to reinforce student understanding of President Madison’s contributions to the founding of our nation, and our rights as citizens. The Essay Contest will be held coincident with, and finalized at the Belle Grove commemoration of President James Madison’s birthday, on 05 March 2015. This contest is limited to King George County-schooled children (public, private, and military/ DoD). Attached Essay doc provides a formal contest invitation, and explanation of rules and expectations for the contest. Research sites provides sources the student may be able to utilize while developing their essay. A member of the American Legion Post 89 Madison Essay Contest team is available to visit and discuss contest rules

and expectations with school or teaching administrators. *Home schooled students desiring to compete should ensure a copy of their approved transcripts are made available to Post 89 at time of submission entry. This will serve to indicate grade achievement level. Post 89 will convene a panel—to include an educator familiar with the homeschool community—in order to determine a final selection, which will mirror all other aspects of the selection process. **AMERICAN LEGION Post 89 anticipates Phase One will produce five 6th grade candidates, three 7th grade candidates, and three 8th grade candidates. Phase Two will produce a single finalist in each grade level (as one-of-three all-county finalist). These all-county finalists will then be invited to the Belle Grove Reception on 05 March, accompanied by a parent, and their sponsoring teacher. Details and tickets will be provided at selection. The AMERICAN LEGION would like to thank Belle Grove Plantation at Port Conway for their continued support, and the provision of their facility as a venue for final contest presentations. STUDENTS ARE SELECTED BY MEMBERS OF THE KG OPTIMISTS

KGHS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR SEPT. & OCT. 2015

Left to right are the students of the month for KGHS. Victoria Lowe & Logan Howard are the September 2015 selectees. Brandon Robinson & Katy Allwine were the winners for October 2015. Victoria Lowe was nominated by her Creative Writing teacher, Mr. Harms: “Victoria demonstrated an outstanding aptitude for the writing craft and wrote far and beyond what was expected for the week’s assignments. She has a talent for public speaking. She has showed her skill within the past two weeks of being an excellent orator and shared two of her essay/poems with the class with intense rhetoric and voice skill.” Logan Howard was nominated by her Spanish IV Advanced teacher, Mr. Dudley: “Logan is a top performer in the class academically. She strives to improve each day. Most importantly, she goes out of her way to be kind to everyone. She makes sure that all classmates are involved and participating. She will forgo working with friends to work with someone that does not have a partner. She is an absolute joy to have in class.” Brandon Robinson was nominated by Ms. Kellyn Enos, guidance counselor. “Brandon is one of the most polite, respectful, and resilient students I have worked with. He always has a smile on his face, even when he is not having the best of days. Brandon is doing so well academically and has improved a lot this past year. He is very committed to his future and is taking the necessary steps in order to have a plan after graduation. Brandon is an all-around great kid who is not afraid to advocate for himself when necessary.” Katy Allwine was nominated by Mr. Jason Ellington, U.S. History teacher. “Katy has earned a 97% for the first marking period and a 96% so far this marking period. She works well independently and with her peers and contributes to class discussions. Her diligence is evident in her unit test scores which are among the best across both US history blocks.”

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Foxes struggle in Rotary Showcase Leonard Banks Sports editor Nothing will come easy from this point on for King George. The Foxes boys’ varsity basketball (0-2, 3-5) team will enter the 2016 portion of the winter sports season with their backs to the wall. After losing to James Monroe (66-52) and Spotsylvania (49-46) in the 2nd Annual Fredericksburg Rotary Christmas Showcase basketball tournament they will host 4A Conference 19 second place Louisa on Wednesday, January 6th. “We feel like we’re battle tested and the kids will respond,” Foxes head coach Darren Berkley said. “The only thing we can do is to continue working on the basics.” On Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the University of Mary Washington College, the Foxes came face to face with a non-conference adversary in the form of Spotsylvania center Andrew Oakes. Oakes led the Knights in scoring with 18 points. Oakes opened the game with five points, including a 3-pointer; how-

ever, Jaylen Stepney and Aaron Shram combined for six points to give the Knights a 6-5 lead. Prior to the end of the first quarter, Oakes helped the Knights regain the lead (12-6). Spepney added three jumpers to tie the game at 12-12 just before sound of the buzzer. The Knights appeared renewed as they opened the second quarter with a 7-2 run that included a 3-pointer from shooting guard, Dijuan Ferguson. While the Foxes encountered a shooting issue that included a 1-5 foul line slump, Knight forward Ron Howard closed out the quarter with a 3-pointer that gave Spotsylvania a 23-17 lead. In the third quarter, the Foxes offense capitalized on a stagnant Knight offense by cutting the Spotsylvania deficit to four points with four points remaining. The duo of Oakes and Howard combined for five points, giving the Knights a six point cushion before the end of the third quarter. After Stepney converted two free throws and a fast break layup, the

“We feel like we’re battle tested and the kids will respond. The only thing we can do is to continue working on the basics.” —Foxes head coach Darren Berkley Knights precariously held on to a four-point lead. In the final one and half minutes of play, the Knights received some breathing room, as Oakes and Sawyer Billed combined with seven points to close out the game with a 49-46 win. On the following day, North Stafford won the tournament, as they defeated James Monroe to win 45-43.

KG Foxes excel at Battle at the Bridge Staff reports On Wednesday, December 30th, 2015, at Woodbridge Senior High School, the King George wrestling team finished 15th of 26 teams in the Battle at the Bridge. The following King George wrestlers finished in the top 10 of their individual wrestling brackets: Kolin Johnson (3rd, 126), Ron Bell (3rd, 160), and Brendan Dean (7th, 195). Due to losses against Jacob Glogowski (Wakefield HS), and Jessie Polansky (Xavier), Presten Newman (285 lbs.) did not place. Brendan Dean (195 lbs.) placed 7th due to wins over the following: Issac Fiquero (Osbourn HS), Thomas Williams (Stafford), Andrew Funes (Osbourn). Arturo Caldeira (170 lbs.)

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country head track & field coach, and assistant indoor track & field coach, Paul, he finished 3rd in the 50-59 group with a time a time of 6:58. In one-way or another, the Koepfinger family has spread the word of running throughout the community. While Anne has helped kids develop their running skills at an early age at the King George Running Club, Paul advocates running for military veterans, and advanced level high school runners. Paul is also a consummate marathon runners. There are plans for a local King George 5 K in March as a fund raiser to support French and Spanish Club students trip this summer. More details about the race will be released later in January. “As a coach in the community, I am so impressed with the number of people from the community that compete at these races, and the level of success that many of them have,” Paul said. “I firmly believe that part of the reason that our high school cross country and track teams have so much success is that there is such parent and sibling support for running and it is a part of the thread that makes our community so strong and healthy.”

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Bradley Sisson is living his dream at the Richard Petty Garage Bradley Sisson came home to King George for the holidays this year, but his dreams remained at the Randleman, NC garage of famed NASCAR legend Richard Petty. “As a little kid, my favorite things were Hot Wheels and drawing supplies,” said Sisson. “Now I am acting as a lead designer for Richard Petty.” The son of outgoing King George supervisor, Dale Sisson, Bradley is a graduate of King George High School and a senior at Virginia Tech studying packaging and design. Determined to combine his two favorite things, last year he began a determined effort to get the Petty Garage to allow him to work with the Petty team. “I started emailing them some of my designs,” said Bradley. “I was persistent. I was tactful about it, but I was definitely persistent.” Bradley’s efforts paid off and he was offered the opportunity to do design and packaging work for the garage, a high performance speed shop that began building and styling cars for customers in 2008. “Bradley Sisson has been a great asset to Petty’s Garage,” said Mike Cormack, the garage’s sales manager. “It does not matter the time of day or night I call Bradley he comes through with his outstanding designs and renderings.” “Petty’s Garage uses Bradley’s skills to help our customers visions become reality,” Cormack said. “We have used these renderings all over the world. We have renderings in Dubai that Bradley has done for us. Working with Bradley, Petty’s Garage had a Mustang voted top 5 Ford at SEMA in Las Vegas in 2015.” “Most of the stuff I do for them, I can do at school or at home,” Bradley said. “I do sketches or renderings and on site. I go down to North Carolina for a day or two at a time. My goal is to stick with the Petty’s and help them grow their business.” “I am not the easiest person to work with when it comes to designs and colors,” Cormack said. “But Bradley has done a outstanding job coming through and understanding what I need. I look forward to continuing working with Bradley in the

“I started emailing them some of my designs. I was persistent. I was tactful about it, but I was definitely persistent.” —Bradley Sisson future.” The feeling is mutual. “I really enjoy working for them. Richard Petty is a perfectionist, but in a good kind of way. He is a very visual person and everything has to have his seal of approval.” Petty’s Garage was conceived as a way to help extend the performance speed shop career of Richard Petty, one of the most successful drivers and car owners in NASCAR history. According to Cormack, the business started slow but has grown successfully. In the early days, the Petty Garage might have had four projects underway at any given time. Today it is more like 40, with jobs coming in from across the country. The work ranges from basic parts installs all the way up to a full frame-off restoration. And the more work that is available, the more King George’s Bradley Sisson gets to live his dream. —Richard Leggitt Top right:

Foxes girls basketball enters 2016 portion of the sports season Staff reports After defeating Lackey 52-27, on Saturday, January 2nd, the Foxes girls’ varsity basketball team (7-2) will enter the 2016 portion of the sports season with 7-2 record. Along with receiving an All Tournament Team honor, Halia Ellis led the Foxes with 18 points with a consolation game win in the annual Toyota of Southern Maryland Holiday Hoops Classic, at Chopticon High School. The tournament featured a total of eight teams (boys & girls). King George was the only Virginia based school in attendance. After the tournament ended, King George High School varsity girls head coach Neil Lyburn realized that his young team has a lot of work to as the conference competition portion of the season is about to unfold.

NASCAR legend Richard Petty (left) sits on the floor of his garage in North Carolina with Bradley Sisson of King George, who is working designing and packaging cars for Petty’s company. Right: Dale Sisson, who served as a King George supervisor, left, his son Bradley, center, and famed NASCAR legend Richard Petty pose at a Las Vegas car show with a sketch of a car that Bradley helped design and package for Petty’s company.

“We have a lot of work to do, and a lot of tough games to play.” —Neil Lyburn “We have a lot of work to do, and a lot of tough games to play,” Lyburn said. “The good thing is that they look forward to playing with each other in practice. They are not being selfish with the basketball. They are beginning to bond as a team, as they communicate on and off the floor.” On Friday, January 8, the Foxes travel to play Spotsylvania. Game time is 7 p.m.

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Deer season is over, now what? of that warm spell we had just after Christmas, I was doing some work around a pond and decided to exercise some of the light action rods I had in the truck. A few turns around the pond and a few dozen casts later, my father and law and I had a hefty stringer of eating size bass and a nice sunfish. On warm days, the fish move up shallow to feed. This move in generally temporary and is best taken advantage of when we have a string of warm days. Fish over cover like a submerged beaver lodge or a mud flat. Catching catfish can be the same way in the river. Find a mud flat or sand bar that has depth less than five feet and give it a shot on the second or third day of a warm spell and see what happens. Fishing the edges of such areas are often the best place to start. Last, bird preserves may be worth a visit if you have the money to afford a nice leisurely bird hunt. We have several such places in our area to include Forest Green Preserve in Spotsylvania and Rose Hill in Culpeper. I have gone to Rose Hill in the past few years and found it to be professionally managed and scenic. Landowner Reminder: CRP applications are due February 26th. Contact our local Farm Service Agency office to inquire about the details. They are located at 4805 Carr Dr. Fredericksburg, VA 22408 or call them at 540-899-9492 extension 2.

I do keep my eyes open as I travel around the region and it seems that there are adequate squirrels that are busy feeding on the ground. This may be a good time to get a young person or new hunter out to learn the finer points of small game hunting as I mentioned last week. I have not seen a high number of rabbits, but beagle houndsmen and women should be warming up the trucks, putting fresh straw in the dog boxes and heading out to the fields this month to chase Thumper. Hopefully the rabbit hunting will make up for the lackluster waterfowl and somewhat disappointing deer season we experienced. There are two other observations I will make. First, I looked online at several long term weather forecasts. Some meteorologists are stating that the El Nino is pretty strong this year. Further theories with regards to that observation state that our area may see higher than average winter temperatures and more moisture. So, that translates to less snow, more rain and warmer temperature predicted. That does not mean we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get cold but it may not be as cold as we normally see it IF these weather people are correct. Second, if we do get more warm weather than normal, it may be worth a shot at strategically picking some times to get some early fishing in. I did just that last week. At the tail end

Mark Fike After a long deer season that seems to have been slower than normal for many local folks, the question begs to be asked: Now what? As your outdoor columnist I mulled that question over before the season actually ended. As a writer it is my job to try to partake of the various outdoor pursuits so that I can accurately report on them to the public. I enjoy hunting and fishing and as long as I have time to do the pursuit justice, I generally donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn down many chances to get afield or out on the water. Duck season has been a tough prospect for pretty much everyone I have spoken to. We are expecting a very brief cold snap this week as the paper goes to press. I doubt that will shove many ducks down our way but one can hope. The geese are flying around in small numbers but not many new arrivals have been seen. The season ends at the end of this month. That does not leave much time for us to get in a few good hunts. A look at large bodies of water around our area is not showing much promise for even diver ducks. While there are definitely some birds out there, the numbers are nowhere near what they were in previous years. Squirrel numbers are average from what I can see. My observations are not scientific in that regard, but

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nice smallmouth on warmer days by dedicated anglers. Ponds Pond action was good until things cooled down. Bass and crappie will hit in deeper portions of the ponds. Drag baits low and slow. The local trout pond in Fredericksburg is open for those with a fishing license and trout stamp. The cold weather will entice the bite. Use spinners, Power Bait and red wigglers. Lake Anna anglers are continuing to find some good striper action using spoons and jerkbaits as well as RatLTrap type lures. Look off deep points and where tribs converge on the lake. Some white bass/striper hybrids are also hitting baits. Some

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Potomac River â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The cooler weather put a slow down on fishing the river except the saltwater portion. Look at that section for details. Catfish are good targets if you are looking for trophy fish. Use large baits such as gizzard shad and eels. Rappahannock River â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The river is still producing catfish for those that have the itch to fish. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised to find yellow perch, crappie and bass hitting small jerkbaits or minnows around the Fredericksburg portion of the river, particularly the bottom where hard rock and boulders are located. The upper river generally gives up some very

reports of crappie and largemouth are also coming in from the lake. The coming cold nights will likely change things a bit. Saltwater The season ended December 31st. We heard that the fishing was very good for smaller fish the last few days. Catch and release is available but not many people take advantage of it. Striper up to 32 inches were reported. No word on whether the ocean season is working out or not for striper although most of the larger fish are reportedly above New Jersey. There is a tog bite for those that know where to fish for them. Clams are the bait of choice from the reports we received.

News Put in for your day off now! ď&#x201A;ˇ FISHING Showâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;January 1517 at the Farm Bureau Center at Meadows Event Park at the State Fairgrounds. Show has speakers, boats and fishing tackle. ď&#x201A;ˇ VDGIF Board meeting Thursday, January 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. ď&#x201A;ˇ National Capital Sportsman Show January 29th-31st at the Fredericksburg Expo Center. Everything hunting to fishing gear and more. Nationally known speakers too.

Fun for the entire family. ď&#x201A;ˇ January 31stâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Goose season ends in KG and the Atlantic Zone. Duck season ends. ď&#x201A;ˇ On Thursday, February 11th, 2016, the Potomac River Fisheries Commission will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;2016 Tidal Potomac River Largemouth Bass Management Symposiumâ&#x20AC;? 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

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Animal Adoption These two Victorian pieces belong to a family in the Northern Neck. They were separate purchases many years ago in local antiques shops. The wood in each is walnut, and the condition is excellent. The Lincoln rocking chair Henry Lane dates form the 1850s, and is a Hull typical example of its genre with a serpentine front and curved, gooseneck arms. The chair lacks a carved crest across the top, which would have indicated greater sophistication on the part of the maker, or a buyer more willing to pay for greater elaboration. This term “Lincoln rocking chair” comes from the similarity to the rocking chair in which President Abraham Lincoln was sitting at Ford’s Theater on April 14, 1865 when he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. At the time of the assassination that chair would have been under 15 years old. The Victorian side chair dates from the same period, and originally either would have been part of a parlor suite of five or seven pieces including a settee, gentleman’s chair, lady’s chair, and four or six side chairs, or alternatively one of a set of dining chairs. Stylistically, this piece anticipates the Renaissance Revival period. As made, the back would have been tufted, but as often is the case, when such pieces are reupholstered, the tufting becomes a casualty due to the added expense involved.

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This advertisement sponsored by PermaTreat Pest Control Call 775-2667 or 659-1111 for a Free Inspection! 8 am - 1 pm M-F Victorian furniture is selling for less today than it did a generation ago. For the most part the pieces are decorative, and intended for short sittings, rather than for repose during the Super Bowl, consequently the prices are low. The Lincoln rocking chair is worth $150, but one with a carved crest would be almost twice as much. The parlor side chair is worth $90, and would be more difficult to sell than the rocking chair. Unfortunately, the public does not appre-

ciate the workmanship of the Victorian era as much as it did in the 1960s and 1970s. Whether its day will return remains an open question. Henry Lane Hull and his wife Lisa operate Commonwealth Antiques and Appraisals, Inc. at 5150 Jessie duPont Hwy. in Wicomico Church, VA. Write to him at P. O. Box 35, Wicomico Church, VA 22579 or email questions to henrylanehull@ commonwealthantiques.com. Happy Antiquing!

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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, walk-in clinic or urgent care setting. Minimum 2 yrs. in E-Clinical (ECW) EMR system. Minimum 1 yr. Multi-line phone proficiency Current BCLS, Certificate of Phlebotomy. Strong proficiency in ICD10. Certificates, proof of advanced training. Shift schedules may require availability at 8 a.m. or until 6 p.m.; or ability to work four (4) ten hours shifts. Work Locations Open: King George, VA and Colonial Beach, VA. Expected Hours: 35-40. Some Saturdays possible. Preference given to applicants with a Certified Professional Collector Certificate. Mandatory to obtain a Certified Professional Collector certificate. Daily Provider support duties: Assists Provider with delivery of professional medical care, Facilitates patient flow by rooming efficiently. Prompting Provider timely, and with accurate information. 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 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 p a ti e n t r e c o r d s , a n d 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 thirdparty claims. Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs, and maintaining immaculate cleanliness of office area. Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies. Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information. Maintains operations by following policies and procedures;

reporting needed changes. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Facilitates Referrals Skills/Qualifications: MA with minimum two (2) years busy family practice or urgent care experience, MOS, CPR/First Aid Certification, Phlebotomy Certification, E-Clinical minimum two (2) years, implementation and daily use, or a Pharmacy Tech Certificate, strong ICD-10 experience, Multi-tasking, Flexibility, multi-Line phone system expertise, excellent personal telephone Skills, Customer Service, Ti m e M a n a g e m e n t , Organization, Attention to Detail, Scheduling, Professionalism, Quality Focus. Email resume to admin@communitycare-clinic.org or fax to 540-709-7211. 12/2

Fox Towne Adult Day Care Center is now hiring for part time RN‚Äôs, CNA and Medical Technician a l s o Vo l u n t e e r s a r e needed. Located conveniently on Rt. 3 in King George, near the courthouse. To apply please call (540) 7755502. ufn

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TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that on the 14th day of January, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the regular 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: ORDINANCE NO. 672 AMENDS THE COLONIAL BEACH TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 5, “BEACHES, WATERWAYS, BOARDWALK, PARKS, RECREATIONAL AREAS AND FACILITIES,” ARTICLE VI, “SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS,” AND DELETES THE ENTIRE ARTICLE. 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 Hall at 804-224-7181, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All interested persons may attend and express their views. Following the public hearings the Town Council may take action to approve Ordinance No. 672. Any person requiring assistance to participate in the public hearing is requested to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

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KING GEORGE COUNTY JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FULL TIME FRONT DESK/OFFICE ASSISTANT Hiring range up to $26,000. King George County Finance Department is currently seeking qualified and motivated applicants to fill the position of Front Desk/Office Assistant. Applicant must be reliable, possess good telephone skills and basic computer skills. Minimum requirements include graduation from high school or equivalent (GED) and some general office experience. A detailed description of job duties and requirements can be found on the County website www.king-george.va.us. Applications will be accepted through close of business Wednesday, January 13, 2016 and may be obtained from the King George County Administrator’s Office, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 200, or online. If you have questions regarding the position and related duties, please contact the County Administration office at (540) 775-9181. King George County is an EOE. 1/6/2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KING GEORGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The King George County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:15 p.m., on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, in the Robert H. Combs Board Room of the Revercomb Administration Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia 22485. Case Number 15-11-Z03: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Article 8, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay Zoning District in order implement modiﬁcations required due to Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) becoming lead agency in Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area regulations and for consistency with Article 13, Stormwater Management, King George County Zoning Ordinance. Special Exception Request 15-12-E01: Request by Richard and Jennifer Dulin for an additional dwelling attached to or within the main structure on Tax Map 33, Parcel 136B, per Section 2.3.3.1, King George County Zoning Ordinance. Documents related to the above cases are available for public inspection during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Department of Community Development, King George County Revercomb Administration Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia. The public is invited to attend the above scheduled hearings and to express their views on the above cases. Those who are unable to attend the public hearings may submit their comments in writing to the Director of Community Development, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 104, King George, Virginia 22485, prior to the scheduled hearings.

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KING GEORGE COUNTY JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FULL TIME DEPUTY II Salary Range: $22,371 to $37,020 King George County Treasurer’s Office is currently seeking qualified and motivated applicants to fill the position of Deputy II. The successful applicant will oversee and assist with the office’s collections to include but not limited to: billing, delinquent billing, bankruptcy claims, DMV withholdings, set-off debt, and bank liens. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills, work well independently, be a critical thinker and problem solver. An associate’s degree, financial background and experience with BAI Municipal Software strongly preferred. Applications will be accepted through close of business Wednesday, January 13, 2016 and may be obtained from the King George County Administration Office, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 200, or online at www.king-george.va.us. If you have questions regarding the position and related duties, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at (540) 775-2571. King George County is an EOE. 1/6/2016

KING GEORGE COUNTY JOB ANNOUNCEMENT PERSONAL PROPERTY CLERK – FULL TIME Salary Range: $25,951 to 42,300 The King George County Commissioner of Revenue has an immediate opening for a Full Time Personal Property Clerk. This position is responsible for maintaining all personal property records utilizing DMV and Bright queries. The successful candidate will possess strong customer service skills, data entry, working knowledge of word processing and Excel and the ability to work independently. Minimum requirements: At least 21 years old, high school diploma Applications will be accepted through close of business Wednesday, January 13 2016 and may be obtained from the King George County Administrator’s Ofﬁce, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 200, or online at www.king-george.va.us. If you have questions regarding the position and related duties, please contact the Commissioner of Revenue Ofﬁce at (540) 775-4664. King George County is an EOE.

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

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The Potomac Heritage Trail Association Recognizes the Friends of The Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail Jim Lynch The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail was created by Congress in 1983 to run on both sides of the Potomac from the headwaters to the Chesapeake. Since that time, the National Park Service, assisted by volunteer groups like the Potomac Heritage Trail Association, have been identifying and building segments of the trail. The trail is multimodal, meaning it is to be used by walkers and bicyclists. There is also a water-borne segment for canoers and kayakers. Unlike a lot of other trails, the PHNST is intended to be more than a single trail. According to Don Briggs, the trail superintendent for the National Park Service, the vision is for a “braided network of trails” along the Potomac that meet local objectives. In some cases a trail segment will diverge to locations that were important to George Washington and his family. An example is the Belmont to Ferry Farm Trail in Stafford County. Here in King George, there are two places presently identified as segments of the PHNST. One is an on-road bike route going across the southern part of the county utilizing Kings Highway, Port Conway Road, and Shiloh Road. The other is Caledon State Park. While Caledon is a point on the PHNST, walking and bicycling routes through the park have yet to be identified. Recently completed and dedicated by Governor McAuliffe is a paddle-in camp ground on the river that is part of the water segment of the trail and can also be used by hikers and bicyclists.

Another potential segment of the trail is the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. The trail, on the bed of the old railroad built in 1942 to service the Navy base at Dahlgren, runs from the western end of the county, through beautiful woods and wetlands, and terminates in the Dahlgren area. The trail is used by hikers, campers, runners, bicyclists (including some bicycle commuters). The Friends group has developed the trail and maintains it, with the help of other local volunteers. In addition to the walkers and bikers, the trail is used from time to time for equine events. Recognizing the efforts of the Friends, The Potomac Heritage Trail Association has awarded it the Trail Association of The Year for 2015. This award was presented at the Annual Gathering of PHNST stakeholders held this year at the Algonkian Regional Park in Loudon County. Bill Niedringhaus, President of the PHTA, in presenting the award said “the Friends of DRHT was created to protect the DRHT for future generations.” And that is indeed the goal of the Friends. The next event on the trail is the annual Half-Marathon on February 20th (snow date the 27th). This will be the seventh running of this event. It’s always a good time. The runners, volunteers and spectators enjoy the after-race bonfire and hot refreshments. These cool fall and early winter days are perfect to get out for a walk, ride or a jog, especially for those who might want to get some training in for the race in February. Hope to see you on the trail.

Wmd man killed in Lancaster truck crash Richard Leggitt

Virginia State Police have reported the death of a Westmoreland County man killed last week when a logging truck overturned on Route 3 near the Richmond County-Lancaster County line. State Police identified the victim as Lester Brann, 74. Brann was not wearing a seatbelt. Officers said the crash occurred at 9:05 a.m. on Dec. 29 just west of the intersection of Route 3 and Route 354.

One of the really great ways to get to work is to ride your bike. King George has several folks who regularly cycle to work and use the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Dave Fedorchak is shown at one one of the road crossings in The Meadows subdivision where he lives. The Friends of the trail continue to improve the trail surface with a layer of rock dust.

Meters: Town Staff request billing be done by outside firm From page 1 utility rate setting specialist to assist with the overhaul of Chapter 21 of the Town Code, which governs water and sewers billing. Staff would also like to recommend that the specialist be asked to review the Waste Water Treatment Plant agreement. A public hearing must occur before the billing rate is changed and all customers will began the new billing structure on the same day, but the replacement of meters has not even began so it is impossible for

Westmoreland County supervisors will begin planning this year for the use of the property purchased for the school construction project from the Chandler Farm. “Obviously a future new high school and allowances perhaps for a future new middle school are primary considerations,” said Westmoreland County Administrator Norm Risavi. “We have received numerous inquiries from various groups who would like to have input on the possible uses for the property. A sports complex will be an item explored as well. The compatibility of the potential uses is very important to complement all of the activities taking place and the board of supervisors’ interest in facility

sharing to reduce development and maintenance costs.” Poor sports facilities as well as the cost of maintaining the decades-old current high school are among the problems spurring the consideration of the new facilities. Currently, Washington & Lee High School serves 492 students. Colonial Beach High School has 235 students. “I have been working with the school system over the last two years trying to help with the facilities,” said Russ Culver, the new District 2 supervisor, who said he was committed to a new high school for W&L. “I have encouraged the school board to plan for a new high school, but it doesn’t happen overnight.” Additionally this year, according to Risavi, Westmoreland County will be working with the fire and rescue

association on “implementing the increased county staffed rescue services to supplement our volunteers.” “The increasing demands of call volume with declining volunteer participation has placed a strain on the remaining volunteers,” Risavi said. “We believe that the plan recommended by the Westmoreland County Fire & Rescue Association and adopted by the board of supervisors will help with reducing the demands on the remaining active volunteers and maintain a high level of service to the citizens.” Risavi said the long-awaited Glebe Harbor, Tidwells, Drum Bay and Cabin Point Sewer projects will be under construction starting in this month and should be completed

for Glebe Harbor, Tidewells and Drum Bay no later than December 2016. The Cabin Point portion of the project should be completed by April 2017. “Hopefully the weather will cooperate and minimize the number of lost work days to complete the project,” said Risavi. A microwave upgrade project has been authorized and should be completed by June 2016 to provide improved communication links for fire, rescue and sheriff department. Westmoreland County will also be working this year to replace the existing radio system with an entire digital system for both fire, rescue and sheriff,” Risavi said. Currently, the sheriff ’s office is the only digital user.

CBVRS Announces Award Winners, Installs 2016 officers Alexandra Nance named EMS Member of the Year

At its annual banquet on Jan. 2, 2016, Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad kicked off the New Year with installation of officers and presenting a number of awards to honor several members for their outstanding achievements in 2015. The squad’s most prestigious award, EMS Member of the Year, went to Lieutenant Alexandra “Alex” Nance. An up-and-coming leader in the organization, Nance completed the VAVRS Leadership Challenge, spearheaded a new recruitment and retention program, launched a new member orientation program and headed up the squad’s infection control program. She also was fourth on the list of CBVRS’ Top Ten Call Runners for 2015. The Top Call Runner for 2015 was—once again!—Assistant EMS

staff to give an estimate of when the new billing will began. As part of the project, generators and security cameras will be installed at some locations for security monitoring. This process will also include reconstruction of curbs and sidewalk, street repaving and building modifications, renovations and improvement. Future projects include Water Tower repairs and refurbishing at a cost of almost $300,000 and further upgrades to the WWTP on Route 205 at a cost of $500,000.

The Potomac Heritage Trail Association has awarded it the Trail Association of The Year for 2015.

New schools top priority in Westmoreland Richard Leggitt

Brann died at the scene after the logging truck he was driving overturned on the highway and caught fire, law enforcement sources said. The 2006 International tractor trailer was fully loaded with logs and traveling east on Route 3 when the accident occurred. State Police said Route 3 was closed for several hours while crews worked to clear up the logs that were scattered across the highway as well as a significant amount of diesel fuel that also spilled on the road.

Top call runners left to right: Danny Stinson (#2), Pat FitzGerald (#1 again!), Jamie Little (#3), Sarah Emery (#6), Wesley Melson (#8), Caroline Weaver (#7), Luis Bermudez (#9), Alex Nance (#4), Antwan Smith (#10) and Sheila Monroe (#5).

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