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County tax hikes mulled

but because state law looks at the countywide average, there is nothing he can do to change the assessments. Assessments are based on many factors, one being the Tax increases are on the horizon, Westmoreland County Supervisor Larry Roberson informed the sale price of the home Roberson said. New constructions citizens of his Colonial Beach district during the Jan 14 or recently purchased homes may have a higher sale price than the assessed value of a comparable home. Colonial Beach Town Council meeting. Roberson said that houses The Westmoreland County are usually assessed very Board of Supervisors will close to sale price. advertise a new county An equalization board business license fee of $30 has been formed to hear dollars. Roberson advised the disputes. Roberson said residents of Colonial Beach many of the members are that they will be exempt from representatives from the the county business license Colonial Beach area. requirement. – Westmoreland Supervisor Larry Roberson State code 58.1-3321 “The license will not affect governs tax assessments the residents of Colonial when the new assessed Beach because the town is value rises above the previous year’s value. It states incorporated” he said. Roberson said the board is requesting the Virginia that assessments can not raise to a level that results in General Assembly and other counties to allow counties a real estate tax increase of more than 1 percent over to implement a cigarette tax. Roberson said the Assembly the previous year. However if the rate is higher than 1 has allowed towns and cities to charge a cigarette tax, percent and the locality deems it a necessity to allow the but counties have not been given permission to do so. higher rate to stand, the locality must advertise the new The town of Colonial Beach already charges 30 cents per rate resulting from higher assessments as a tax increase, pack. If the county is given permission to implement a following all advertising and public hearing guidelines. The statute only relates to tax rates when assessments tax, Roberson said the BOS is looking at 5 cents a pack. If implemented the county tax will not be charged within are raised and does not govern tax rates when assessments are lowered. the corporate limits of Colonial Beach. The assessment lists the previous two years’ Roberson said Westmoreland County real estate assessments are completed, and the average assessed assessed value and the new assessed value. Currently values are lower than previous years, “... which creates a Westmoreland county charges .52 cents per hundred whole new set of problems. The revenues for the county dollars of value. The assessments states that the county has not yet set the real estate tax rate for 2016. and the town will not be the same, it will be less.” Roberson said there is a possibility that the town Furthermore it states that the BOS will meet during the and county will have to raise tax rates to match the old spring to set the 2016 rates. Residents who dispute their new assessed values, have revenue. “Technically nobody is supposed to pay more until Jan 29, 2016 to schedule an informal hearing with unless it is a tax increase.” “However, now that I have said that, Colonial Beach the Board of Equalization. Instructions for appealing the always gets the short end of the stick.” Roberson explained decision are on the assessment. Roberson said, the appeals process begins with the that although the average property in Westmoreland County was lowered in assessed value, some Colonial BOE. If residents are not satisfied they can then appeal to Beach homes may be assessed at a higher value. Roberson said he tries to fight that with the board of supervisors the Circuit Court, then to the Virginia Supreme Court. Linda Farneth

“The revenues for the county and the town will not be the same, it will be less.”

Photo by Richard Leggitt

Members of the Marshall and Company Band, from left, Tina Buchanan, Doug Marshall and Lauren Smith, performed Saturday at Stratford Hall’s Robert E. Lee birthday celebration.

Stratford Hall celebrates Lee birthday 1862-style Richard Leggitt

Stratford Hall, the Westmoreland County plantation that was the home of the Lee family of Virginia, celebrated the birthday of famed Civil War General Robert E.

Lee Saturday. Hundreds of area residents and tourists toured the Great House, listened to live entertainment, enjoyed barbecue and learned about Civil War history. See LEE, page 8

CB Town Council revamps fees, regulations for special events in town Linda Farneth

Photo by Linda Farneth

At left, the Council recognized Patrick Caruthers, for 10 years of service in Utility Systems Maintenance, Sewer Department, Public Works, Colonial Beach.

Colonial Beach Town Council performed several house cleaning tasks during their Jan 14 meeting. The first order of business was to hold a public hearing to delete Article VI “Special Event Permits” from Ordinance 672. The deletion was necessary to validate ordinance 667 “Special Events Policy/Fee Schedule” which was passed Nov. 12.The new policy was drafted to ensure staff time devoted solely to events is paid by the event organizers and not from the general fund. When reviewing the policy in July, Town Manager Val Foulds told the council that special events should not

result in town staff being tied up excessively. The policy states that the town should be compensated by the event organizer for costs incurred by the town of Colonial Beach. The new policy groups special events into four classes, Class A being the largest events, requiring over 200 or more hours from town staff or drawing crowds in excess of 5,000 people in a 24-hour span, with Class D being the smallest event requiring little more than

Parker farm products co. buys farmers market Richard Leggitt

Parker & Sons, the giant farming operation that provides produce for grocery stores up and down the East Coast, has purchased the Northern Neck Farmers Market from the Virginia Department of General Services. The 20-acre facility on Route 3 in Westmoreland County near the King George County line has served as a packing and shipping facility for area farmers including Parker & Sons. It was purchased last week from the Commonwealth of Virginia for $1.2 million. Parker & Sons is a multi-generational farming giant founded by brothers Rod and Chris Parker. With its headquarters on the Rappahannock River near Leedstown, the Parker operation grows produce on nearly 2,000 acres in Westmoreland County. The Parkers also have growing locations in Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Parker & Sons provides a wide variety of produce, including corn, kale, green peppers, squash, cucumbers and broccoli, to stores like Wegmans, Safeway and Harris Teeter all up and down the Atlantic Seaboard . “We supply the whole East Coast with good, quality produce. It is very important,” said Tony Ring, the warehouse manager for the operation. Rod and Chris Parker began their farming empire in 1974 with 2 acres of vegetables near Clinton, Md. Today, the family farming operation

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Parker & Sons, the giant Westmoreland based farming operation, has purchased the Northern Neck Farmers Market on Route 3 from the Commonwealth of Virginia. has a national reputation for providing the safest and freshest produce available. Workers undergo extensive training and food safety is a paramount concern, Ring said. Ring said the Parkers take great care to make sure their produce stays fresh. In the summer months corn, for example, is packed in crates in the field and brought to the warehouse immediately. “We use a hydro cooker to bring down the

temperature to 34 degrees,” said Ring. “Keeping the corn chilled allows for longer storage and keeps the sugar from turning into starch.” Parker & Sons has been one of the farming operations using the Northern Neck Farmers Market at 1647 Kings Highway for several years, but not will now take control of the facility, including a 56,000 square food warehouse and distribution operation.

a few hours from staff for such things as dropping off cones or barricades. Events in this category would only require a permit application within 60 days of the event and no fees would be charged. However the town reserves the right to charge for staff time if the event cleanup warrants it. All special events, except Class D, will require an application to be submitted along with a $25 application fee. The town manager would review and approve applications. However, applicants who wish to serve alcohol will have to seek approval of the See EVENTS, page 8

Teens held in car arson case maliciously setting a fire in a Richard Leggitt The King George Sheriff ’s Office said it has arrested and charged three teenagers with arson after they drove a rental car stolen in Fredericksburg to King George and burned the vehicle in a wooded area off Lynn Allen Road in December. Sheriff ’s Office spokeswoman Sgt. Kecia Wharton said the teen trio allegedly stole the car from Enterprise Car Rental on Dec. 14. Four days later, the three reportedly torched the vehicle in King George, apparently in an effort to hide their involvement in the crime. An alert hunter saw the vehicle burning, took a picture of its license plate and notified the King George Sheriff ’s Office, who arrested the three last week, according to Wharton. An investigation revealed that two of the teens received burns when the vehicle exploded when it was being burned. Being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail are Michael Morgan, 19, of Fredericksburg and Collin Mills, 19, of Stafford. They are charged in King George with arson, conspiracy to commit arson, use of a firebomb,

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wooded area and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The 16-year-old boy involved in the incident is also facing the similar charges in King George. The 16-yearold was not identified because he is a juvenile. Fredericksburg authorities said Morgan is being charged with grand larceny in connection with the theft of the vehicle. Sheriff ’s officers said their investigation disclosed that Morgan stole the vehicle and then enlisted the help of Mills and the juvenile in selling parts from the stolen vehicle and its eventual destruction with gasoline in the woods in King George. Correction In the Jan. 13 edition, in a report about a lawsuit the Colonial Beach School Board and school system had filed against Trinity Building Co. LLC, the amount of damages the suit is seeking was incorrect. The correct amount is $71,540.

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VIRGINIA VIEWPOINTS

The GOP should ditch the oath Both the Democrats and the Republicans will be holding Presidential Primaries in Virginia on the very same day. March 1, 2016. To vote in the Democratic primary all you have to do is say, “I want to vote in the Democratic Primary” David S. Kerr and they’ll verify your name and give you a ballot. Just like any ordinary election day. But, if you want to vote in the Republican Primary, in addition to all that, you have to sign a form, and oath if you will, saying that you are a Republican. What is it about the Republican Party and these pseudo loyalty oaths?

At times over the years they’ve made prospective Republican primary voters sign statements saying that they plan to support the Republican nominee, regardless of who that might be, in the Fall. Again, what’s the point? The number of Republicans or Democrats trying to sabotage the other’s primary is miniscule. If anyone does it at all. Numerous attempts to find hard evidence of this kind of behavior have come up dry. Decades ago, like 1977, Democrats supporting moderate Andrew Miller, (a candidate for Governor in a Democratic Primary) were infuriated because they believed Republicans crossed over and voted for his liberal, and as it proved, more beatable opponent, Henry Howell. Thing was, sort and parse the data as they might, no one could find any worthwhile statistical proof. A more recent example of this

political mythology is the defeat of former Congressman Eric Cantor. Rather than blame Cantor’s aloofness and seeming disconnect with his district, it’s far easier to blame Democrats. The thinking is that Democrats crossed over to support the Tea Party candidate Dave Bratt. But, again, while it’s a good tale, there isn’t much to back it up. And besides, Bratt easily defeated the Democrat in the fall. But, still the GOP persists in doing their best to make these primaries a closed affair. That way they hope they can have more control over the outcome. It’s the establishment trying to keep out any populist candidates who might have a reach outside party regulars. This year, no surprise, their concern is over Donald Trump. Trump is not the candidate of the Republican establishment. The Republican establishment would much

rather have a Bush, a Rubio or even a Ted Cruz than have Trump. But, the thing is, a lot of the voters supporting Trump are out and out independents. And they aren’t necessarily keen on signing any document that allies with them a party So, the hope is, whether the GOP admits it or not, is that by using the oath to limit the pool of voters they can keep down the Trump support. It may very well work but it’s a low road tactic Sadly too, they’re following a long tradition in Virginia of using all sorts of methods to keep down voter turnout. To begin with, even our off year elections were designed to keep the vote down. And as the result, we elect the entire State Senate and every other term the House of Delegates when there is no statewide candidate to draw people to the polls. This is by design. But, go back

a little further and there is the poll tax. That was designed with the direct intent of controlling the vote. Its sole objective was to keep all those nasty low income folks, African Americans and liberals who didn’t pay the tax on principle from voting. It worked. That is, until the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional. But the Republicans are also missing out on the benefits of a primary. Open up the doors, let independents and yes, inevitably even some Democrats vote, and you might expand the based of the party. Right now, with the oath, the party isn’t particularly welcoming. Particularly if you’re averse to signing oaths in the first place. As a friend of mine said, he took two oaths in his life. One when

he got married (yes, I know they’re usually called vows) and another when he joined the Army. That was the limit off his oath taking. But if it were open, no oaths, it would introduce a whole new psychology. The Democrats do that. They’re primaries are open and as the result they’re attracting more and more independents and lapsed Democrats to their fold. If you want proof, just consider the Republicans haven’t won a single statewide election since 2009. And the state has failed to carry for the GOP Presidential candidate twice in a row. That’s a long draught and perhaps it’s time to open up the process rather than try and restrict it. They might win more elections that way.

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Letters to the Editor Home Grown Administrator Was Welcome Development In regards to your December 9, 2015 article by Phyllis Cook on Travis Quesenberry’s 2016 retirement as King George administrator, a very important aspect seems missing and thereby overlooked. For usually those who serve in such a position that Travis holds currently come from either out-ofcounty or city, or state. So, if both my recollection and my brother’s memory is correct Travis graduated high school from King George thereby making our administrator rather unique in being: Home Grown. Sincerely, G. Dunbar Moomaw Dahlgren

Global Warming Happens Of course global warming happens, and so does global cooling. Some refer to these happenings as “climate change”. Climate change is a natural occurrence, not man made. The debate is not about global warming. Yes, we all know that it happens. The debate is whether or not CO2 emissions from human activities, such as burning coal, oil, and other fossil fuels, is the cause of, or contributes significantly to global warming. Those who believe this to be true, “man-maders” as I call them, are basing their belief of results of computer models and statistics. Results developed from computer models and statistical analyses are only as true as the computer data

input or analytical method’s used. Those who employ these methods to “prove” a point can skew the data in such a way that results of each support the theory they espouse. Cases in point, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) biased findings, and Michael E. Mann’s infamous “hockey stick” analysis. There is no empirical evidence that concludes that CO2 emitted by man is the cause of global warming. Oh, in December 2015 the UK Daily Mail exposed an article entitled: “Climate change shock: Burning fossil fuels “COOLS planet”, says NASA”. Something to consider Many of the “man-maders” have suggested that those emitters of CO2, primarily the electric power

generating plants, be taxed “X” amount of dollars per ton per month of CO2 emitted, with that “X” amount being increased annually. They claim that this taxed money will be a “revenue neutral” program in which the confiscated money will be returned to every household to offset the increased cost of electricity! Really? Significant increased cost of electricity will be caused by the government’s confiscation of money from power generators. Well, this idea, as well as OBAMA’s agreement to give $500 billion of our dollars to the UN to help those CO2 emitting countries clean up their act, will be the subject of another expose. F. C. Dugan III Hague

DID YOU KNOW? Research indicates that people who laugh a lot are much healthier and may live longer than those who don’t find time to chuckle. A good, deep belly laugh can provide your body and mind with a great workout. Dr. Lee Berk at the Loma Linda School of Public Health in California found that laughing lowers levels of stress hormones and strengthens the immune system. The organization Laughter Works, which teaches

people how and why to laugh, says laughter can cause blood pressure to drop, blood to become oxygenated and endorphins to kick in, which can improve mood. And that’s just the beginning. Laughing can help reduce stress and promote stronger relationships between people who laugh together. Data indicates children around the age of six laugh the most, laughing roughly 300 times per day, while adults average only 15 to 100 laughs per day.

I.M.H.O. (in my humble opinion) It seems the past couple of weeks have had a “day the music died” feel to them. All of us of “senior discount age” are feeling our mortality as we read and hear about some of the greatest musicians and artists passing away. But....their music will live on. Whether on an old 45, 8 track, cassette, cd, mp3, computer, or whatever else is out there, we can still listen to and enjoy the hits of those days past. The songs will bring up memories of

days long ago, maybe a lost love or a school dance, “parking” or bar hopping & road trips. Some of the memories are sweet, some are bittersweet. As I’ve reflected on these losses, I think of my parents and some of the stars they lost during their lifetimes, and wonder if they too had memories, good & bad resurface after so many years hidden away. It is sad, but the music will not die. It will be making memories for all. lori deem

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Come celebrate James Madison’s Birthday with Belle Grove Plantation On March 5, 2016, Belle Grove Plantation is proud to host our Annual President Madison’s Birthday Social. We have the honor of having in attendance President and Mrs. Madison for a very special day of meeting and conversation. In the evening, come join us for as the President and Mrs. Madison welcome our special guests, The American Legion James Madison Essay Contest winners. Enjoy a delightful evening as some of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade winners read their essay to the President and Mrs. Madison. Remember your visit with a photo opportunity with the President and Mrs. Madison later in the evening. Schedule of Events 12:00pm - Meet and Greet with President and Mrs. Madison and tours of the mansion. 2:30pm to 3:30pm - A Conversation with President and Mrs. Madison 4:00pm to 6:00pm- Break 6:00pm to 9:00pm - Evening Social with President and Mrs. Madison. Presentation of Awards for the American Legion Essay Winners. Tickets Adults – $15 Children (12 and under) - $5 Essay Contests for 6th, 7th and 8th Students and Homeschool Students Belle Grove Plantation, in King George County, VA, in association with the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation will be conducting a 300word essay contest entitled: ‘Who is James Madison?’; to run from January 15, 2016 through February

22, 2016. The James Madison Essay contest is part of the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation’s Youth Education Program, and is meant to educate students about President Madison’s contributions as a Founding Father of our nation. The Essay Contest winners will be announced on March 1, 2016. Contest Guidelines • The Contest will be open to students, public or homeschool enrolled in an approved 6th – 8th grade curriculum. • Students must reside in the State of Virginia, Maryland or Washington DC. Students that reside within the County of King George, Virginia are not eligible for this contest. King George County students are encouraged to participate in the American Legion’s Madison Contest that will be running during this time. Please see the additional information below. • The Essay Contest will run from January 15, 2016 to February 22, 2016. • Students will submit a 300word essay titled, ‘Who is James Madison?’ • The essay should demonstrate the students understanding of President Madison’s life and contributions he made as a Founding Father and President of the United States. If you have a 6th, 7th or 8th grader in public or home school in King George County and would like more information on the American Legion Essay Contest, please email us at information@bellegroveplantation. com for details.

Cople Elementary School receives generous donation from Exxon Mobil

Wednesday, Jan. 20

DMV 2 Go will be in King George, 13035 Kings Hwy, from 9 a.m.- 4p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 21

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.)

Tuesday, Jan. 26

Gardening in January? Northumberland LIbrary in Heathsville will feature “Organic Gardening-Cutting Through the Hype to the 3 Keys to Successful Gardening, and its author, Theresa Martz. Discussion and book signing.

Thursday, Jan. 28

1st meeting of the Northumberland County Democrats. 6 p.m. at the Northumberland County library.

Tuesday, Feb. 2

AOA February meeting. 11:30 a.m. at the KG-YMCA. Open to everyone 50 and older. LunchBaked Potato Bar. Potatoes provided, you bring a topping or $5 donation. Speaker will be Chris Buck and volunteers from Love Thy Neighbor Program. Call Lori at 540-709-7495 for add’l details. NN Chapter 1823 of NARGE will meet at 1 p.m. at Lowery’s Seafood Restaurant in Tappahannock. Pay as you go. Speaker will be from Congressman Rob Wittman’s Yorktown office. 804-4503919.

The Virginia Quilt Museum opens its 2016 Season February 2nd Hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Phone 540-433-3818. Follow Facebook and the website for updates and details on special events through the year: www.vaquiltmuseum. org. https://www.facebook.com/VAQuiltMuseum/ The Virginia Quilt Museum was founded in 1995 and exists to celebrate and nurture quilting in Virginia. The Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization funded solely through private donations, memberships, and revenue from admissions and museum shop sales. The Virginia Quilt Museum receives no federal or state funding.

Univ. of Mary Washington SBD Center to offer business workshops The University of Mary Washington SBD Center will be offering a four (4) part financial series of workshops each Monday from 1-3 p.m. Registration deadline for each workshop will be the Thursday before. The registration fee will be $30 per workshop or $100 for all (4) workshops if paid before the first registration deadline of January 21st. Workshop schedule is: January 25th “Basics of Finance” February 1st “Financial Plan” February 8th Expense Tracking” February 15th “Cash Flow”

Cople Elementary School was fortunate to receive a generous donation of $500 from Exxon Mobil as part of the Educational Alliance program. The Educational Alliance Program is focused on supporting educational programs, specifically in the fields of math and science. Darlene Campbell and Audrey Gongloff of Kinsale Buoy Store presented Principal Sheri Almond with a check on January 6, 2016.

Friday, Jan. 29

KGMS-PTA sponsoring a Dance for 7th & 8th graders. The dance is from 7-9 p.m. Dress is more than jeans, less than prom. Featuring dancing, popcorn, soda and picture. $10 per ticket. Parent or guardian must sign attendee in & out. Tickets on sale at lunch. Call the school at 775-5881 for more info.

We will also be offering a “Website Management” workshop on January 27th from 9:00-11:00am. This topic deals with the creation of print marketing materials for a small business. Students start by discussing the importance of having a corporate identity and the value of simple marketing materials for a company brand. They identify different types of print marketing materials that a small business can develop, be it for use in a particular campaign or in its ongoing marketing strategy. In the

practical part of the topic, students learn how to create a professionallooking double-sided folding leaflet from scratch. They practice inserting and formatting various types of content such as pictures and text. They work on the graphics, adding color palettes and a logo. They see how to prepare the leaflet for printing and how to reuse it as a template for future campaigns. The registration fee is $30 and the registration deadline is January 25th. All workshops will be held at the Northern Neck Business Enterprise Center, in The Regional Center Complex, 483 Main Street, Warsaw. Register online at www.sbdcumw.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)333-0286 or bhaywood@ umw.edu.

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.

Friday, Jan. 29 St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is having a CHILI DINNER in the parish hall from 4-7:30 p.m. $8 for adults and $5 for children. Menu includes beef, chicken, vegetarian and turkey chilis, cornbread, salad, dessert and a drink. Call (804) 214.9541 for more info.

“The church is the great lost and found department” - Robert Short

Love Thy Neighbor January Event Love Thy Neighbor welcomed their first 2016 event with a beautiful display of snowflakes gently falling throughout the morning and early afternoon ….. this made it questionable for some folks but the turnout was wonderful for both patrons and volunteers. They were blessed with an inspirational message from Minister Armstead of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority along with music selections provided by the Delta Chorus. A raffle was held offering a variety of prizes from flowers, coaster set, dish towels, tea cup, angel figurine, a ham and various dessert items. A meal with a delicious hearty turkey soup, salad, roll served with choice of dessert and beverage was provided. The food pantry overflowed and the hygiene selections were also abundant focusing on medicinal products for the cold/flu season. We are grateful to our community partners for their continued provisions enabling us to serve those less fortunate. 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 ~ 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 Email: kgc.ltn@gmail.com Website: www.kg-ltn.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/kglovethyneighbor Our next event will be held on Sunday, February 21st ……. please come join us!

Keith P. Harrington Hearing Aid Specialist

Thursday, January 21st - 9:00 – Noon Westmoreland Rehab & Healthcare 2400 McKinney Boulevard, Colonial Beach Come in – or – call for appointment 800-209-2768 All types and styles of Hearing Aids available • Hearing Screening – No Charge • 10 point Hearing Aid cleaning and Check-up, All Makes and Models – No Charge • Hearing Aid batteries – All Sizes Anyone that may have a hearing problem and all hearing aid users are invited to come in and see Mr. Harrington for free service and consultation

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Macedonia Baptist Church PEACE LLn., UTHERAN 1081 Macedonia Colonial Beach, VA CHURCH

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

(804) 224-1500 The MISSION of Peace Lutheran Church "O magnify theby Lord with Christ’s love is to serve God sharing me, let us His in order toand make a exalt difference in people’s lives.

“Building God’s Kingdom On Earth”

Name together."

"Pastor Larry M. Robinson” Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. Nursery • 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Bible Studies: Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. is available) (A professionally staffed nursery Church School - 9 a.m. WorshipWorship Service: 11Service a.m. • 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Wednesdays - Noon & 6 p.m. PrayerSunday & Bible School Study: (Wed.) 7 p.m. • 9:45 a.m. Intercessory Prayer: Tuesdays 5 p.m. 5590 Kings Hwy • KG, VA Holy Communion on 4th Sundays Traditional Worship Service • 11 a.m.15681 Owens Dr. in Dahlgren, VA (540) 775-9131 Rev. Fred Sales, • Pastor Sacrament of Holy Communion Every Sunday at both services Church Phone: (540) 663-2831 www.peacelutherankgva.org

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.

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Foxes triumphant in Nick Mason Memorial grappling tourney Leonard Banks Sports editor For a brief moment, fans who attended the 10th annual Nick Mason Memorial Wrestling Tournament Jan. 17 took time to honor the men and women who fight to preserve the freedom that Americans enjoy on a daily basis. Host King George repeated as team champion, while Mountain View took second, Chancellor took third, and Central took fourth. The tournament honors the memory of KGHS alumnus and wrestler, Nick Mason. Mason’s untimely death took place in Mosul, Iraq, in December 2004. Mason was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 276th Engineer Battalion, West Point, Va. The Mason family (Vic and Christine) delivered a heartfelt speech to the competing teams. Afterwards, each wrestler received a dog tag before the start of the match. Later, the Masons presented individual medals and team champion medals. In addition, wrestlers received runner-up and outstanding wrestler awards. Due to participation numbers being down, several weight classes were combined. King George wrestling performed respectably: 106 lbs., KG took first and third - Kyle Knepshield and Jeremy Kraisser; 113/120 lbs. combined weight class, KG also took first and third - Kraig Johnson and Teddy Buckley; 126/132 lbs. combined weight class, KG again took first and third - Kolin Johnson and Cody Murgas; 138 lbs., KG took second - Mason Middleton; 145 lbs., KG took third - Ethan Indseth; 152 lbs., KG took third with Kaleb Sabo. At 160, and first with Ron Bell; 170/182 combined weight class, KG took third - Arturo Caldeira; 195 lbs., KG took first with Brendan Dean. At 220/285 combined weight class, KG took first with Jordan Price. King George won all but one Outstanding Award medal. Foxes Kolin Johnson (106-132 lbs., lightweight class) won the Outstanding Wrestler award. Johnson’s teammate, Ron Bell won the 138-140 lbs. middleweight class. Mountain View Aiden Carlisle won the heavyweight award.

For the second year in a row, King George overpowered four schools to win the 10th annual Nick Mason Memorial Wrestling Tournament. Other participating schools included Mountain View (2nd), Chancellor (3rd), and Central (4th). Above, Ron Bell wrestles Thomas Ziebenmeyer at 160 pounds. At bottom, turning into the takedown attempt is King Geogre Fox Kaleb Sabo against Chancellor’s Caleb Pitt.

Future Foxes night On Jan. 13, the Foxes hosted their annual Senior and Future Foxes night. In the end, King George defeated Courtland, 60-21. Of the five matches wrestled, three King George seniors struggled with their performances (1 & 2), while both Fox freshman won their matches. The following results were recorded by King George: Kyle Knepshield (106 lbs.) won by forfeit; Kraig Johnson (113 lbs.) lost by technical fall to DJ Ahalt; KGHS lost by forfeit to Cliff Conway (120 lbs.); Kolin Johnson (126 lbs.) won by forfeit; Cody Murgas (132 lbs.) pinned Ariel Romabi; Mason Middleton (138 lbs.) won by forfeit; Ethan Indseth (145 lbs.) pinned Sabe Hodge; Kaleb Sabo (152 lbs.) lost by major decision to Robert Rangel; Ron Bell (160 lbs.) pinned Nick Baumgarter; Arturo Caldiera (170 lbs.) won by forfeit; KGHS (182 lbs.) forfeited to Jose Rodriguez; Brendan Dean (195 lbs.) won by forfeit; Jordan Price (220 lbs.) won by forfeit; Preston Newman (285 lbs.) won by forfeit. The Foxes won both exhibition matches with Kolin Johnson pinning Cliff Conway, and Arturo

Caldeira pinning Jose Rodriguez. All proceeds from the tournament were given to the Virginia National Guard Family Readiness Group, the KGHS wrestling team, and the Nick Mason Memorial Scholarship fund. On Wednesday, January 20, King George will travel to face Chancellor in a conference dual match competition. On Saturday, January 23rd, the Foxes will travel to Stone Bridge.

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Making a smooth transition with UMW Eagles swimming team one semester and has already had a huge impact on the team; both in terms of his effort, and the level of competition he brings to the team,” UMW head swimming coach Abby Brethauer said. “He is going to be one of our top kids when it comes to conference and national competition—which is on the radar. He also competes and in relays, and he really do anything. Currently, Bonilla-Vazquez’s events are the 200 IM, 200 freestyle, and 100 freestyle. Bonilla-Vazquez has made a smooth transition from high school to college life. From being a leader on the Eagles mens’ swim team to hgis position as a resident assistant, there is never a dull day in the life of Bonilla-

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University of Mary Washington freshman Ricardo Bonilla-Vazquez has his sights set on collegiate success. The Eagles received a gem among a sea of potential diamonds when Bonilla-Vazquez decided to switch from his original college choice (Wheeling Jesuit University) to his present school, University of Mary Washington. “I figured that my better option was to swim here at UMW, because it was closer to home, and it was better economically,” Bonilla-Vazquez said. Now that he has left a legacy of achievements at King George High School, including being the first male athlete to place first in the Virginia High School League 4A Swimming and Diving State Championship 100-yard butterfly (2014, 52.40), the standout swimmer would like to leave his mark in the Eagles’ record books. “Swimming is definitely a lot harder now that I am in college,” Bonilla-Vazquez said. “I Have to step up to the plate every time I compete, and improve on my swimming.” The biology/pre-med major has already made substantial improve-

Vazquez. “He is so outgoing, and everyone on campus loves him,” Brethauer said. “Its nice to have that representation of the swim program, and see it carry over to what he does in the water.” The UMW Eagles swim program has established a dynasty of winning conference titles. In fact, since the conference started, the women have a record of 25 out of 25 championships, while the men have won 21 out of 25 titles. On Jan. 17 during a Capital Athletic Conference meet, the Eagles men’s team easily defeated Salisbury University, 168-75. Upcoming, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, the Eagles are scheduled to host another CAC dual meet against St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

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Drifters girls’ basketball topple Washington & Lee Leonard Banks Sports editor Before Washington & Lee could blink an eye, the Colonial Beach High Drifters offense had run all over them. On Jan. 12 at the Drifterdome in Colonial Beach, the visiting Washington & Lee Eagles received a resounding 68-28 defeat at the hands of the Drifters. While Deniya Newman (17 points, including a 3-pointer) and Alexia Wilson (16 points, including a 3-pointer) controlled the front court, the back court punished the Eagles with an Iron Curtain defense. While Tamra Ruczynski (9 points) and Skylar Lewis (9 rebounds, 6 points) created an unbreakable barrier inside the post, the Eagles offense was limited to scoring from the perimeter and foul line. In short, from the moment of tipoff to the final buzzer, the Drifters simply outran the Eagles. In the first minute-and-a-half of the game, it appeared that the Washington & Lee girls’ varsity team were on course for a major Northern Neck upset. With the backcourt successfully boxing out, the Eagles precariously held on to a 2-0 lead. With less than five minutes remaining in the quarter, the Drifters offensive found their familiar fast-break offense. In fact, four different Drifters dominated both ends of the

court, running the Eagles defense to the point of exhaustion. Whether it was feeding off of turnovers or capitalizing on Eagle miscues, the Drifters were all over the Eagles. Facing a 12-point (19-7) lead at the start of the second quarter, the Eagles offense continued to feel the pressure of the Drifters offense and defense. The Drifters held the Eagles to 2 points in the first three minutes. In the remaining minutes, Wilson changed the tempo of the game from fast to a predictable steal/fast-break. At the end of the half, the Drifters led 34-10. In the third quarter, the Eagles managed to score two points, while the Drifters used every member of their bench to spark a 19-2 run—and a 53-12 lead. As the fans began to leave the gymnasium, the Eagles offense finally woke up, but their efforts proved futile. Alexis Tate led the Eagles’ charge, but her 8 additional points, and a hustling Eagles’ defense, never impacted the Drifters’ 40-point lead. In the end, the Drifters won, 68-28. Including the Jan. 14 win over Northumberland, the Drifters have improved their record to 9-6. The five-game win streak has given the Drifters that familiar second half of the season winning rhythm. Photo by Leonard Banks At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, the Drifters will travel to play Rappahannock in During a girls non-conference game on Tuesday, January 12th, for four straight quarters, the Drifters patented fast break offense and a conference regular season game. steel curtain defense easily shut down Washington & Lee.

Foxes indoor track & field teams place high at Winter Jacket Staff reports

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On Saturday, January 16, at Osbourn High School, in Osbourn, VA out of a field of 16 teams, the Foxes stood their ground as the girls placed 3rd and the boys finished 8th .

The King George High Foxes girls placed third, while their male counterparts finished eighth Out of 16 schools at the Winter Jacket Classic invitational Saturday at Osbourn High School. South County finished first in the girls division with 133 points, while the Gar-Field placed first in the boys division. Heidi Colwell finished first in the pole vault with a leap of 10’1”, while the boys 4x200-meter relay team (1:34.53) also posted a first place finish in their event. Other top Foxes girls placements included: 4x800-meter relay, third, 10:23.58; Briana Green, high jump, second, 5’; Briana Green, pole vault, fourth, 8’1”; Alicia Callanan, high jump, fourth, 4’8”; Sarah Webster, high jump, sixth, 4’6”; Elimma Aguolu, long jump, eleventh, 15’25”; Hannah Koepfinger, triple jump, ninth, 31’7”; Tyra Johnson, shot put, fourth, 29’8.50”; Shamaya Abdulla, 55-meter dash, twenty-third, 8.21; Alyssa Mobley, 300-meter dash, twentyfifth, 47.87; Hannah Koepfinger, 500-meter dash,

ninth, 1:256.76; Aubrey Wingeart, 1000-meter run, sixth, 3:18.85; Ellianna Bailey, 1600-meter run, thirty-fourth, 6:29.78; Ellianna Bailey, 3200-meter run, twenty-second, 13:56.54; Briana Green, 55-meter hurdles, sixth, 9.25; Heidi Colwell 55-meter hurdles, eighth, 9.62; 4x200-meter relay, fifth, 4:34.90; Sarah Webster, high jump, sixth, 6’. Other top Foxes boys placements included: Ryan Davidson, 55-meter dash, ninth, 7:11; Jordan Aley, 300-meter dash, fourth, 36.44; Nyle Buchanan, 55-meter dash, sixth, 36:75; Dylan Teaford, 500-meter dash, nineteenth, 1:14.51; Robbie Andrews, 1000-meter run, nineteenth, 2:55.98; Robbie Andrews, 1600-meter run, 21st, 2:58.89; Dylan Teaford, 55-meter hurdles, 9th, 9.15; 4x400-meter relay, 6th, 3:48.12; 4x800meter relay team, 2nd, 8:48.25; Nyle Buchanan, high jump, 7th, 5’4”; Justin Barnes, long jump, 15th, 18”3.50; Kyree Garrett, triple jump, 4th, 41’2”.twenty-first The next meet for the Foxes indoor track & field team is 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at King George High School, versus Courtland and James Monroe.

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Majolica is an art form that has remained popular in America for the past century and a half. The pictured vase belongs to a collector in the Northern Neck, who purchased it at a local antiques shop many years ago. The condition is excellent, and the coloration is spectacular. Almost certainly, this piece had a complementary mate in the form of a lady in a similar pose. Majolica is a tin-glazed style of earthenware pottery, which first appeared in Italy, then Britain, and ultimately, America. Its most notable characteristics are bright enameled colorings beneath an opaque glaze. A generation ago this piece only might have brought $25 to $30 at auction or in a shop, but today it would retail at over $100. If a pair had stayed together, the value would more than Henry Lane double, but expecting to find a piece Hull similar to the missing mate would be more difficult than looking for the proverbial â&#x20AC;&#x153;needle in the haystack.â&#x20AC;? Majolica is part of the venerable tradition of Italian pottery that began in the late Middle Ages, and as noted above, has spread worldwide. The Italians were the first to experiment with tin glazing, and their success led to their wares being exported to other countries, where they soon were copied. When the Florentine Marie de Medici married King Louis XIII of France, she was homesick for her native land, and brought Italian potters from Faenza to France to replicate what she had known in Italy. As the potters were from Faenza, the French translated the word into â&#x20AC;&#x153;faienceâ&#x20AC;?, which is a type of tin-glazed pottery similar to majolica. This particular figurine in vase form is a fine example, both in color and design, of the best of Majolica. *** This coming Saturday marks the 15th year we shall be at the Saint Clementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Museum Appraiser Fair in Southern Maryland. Sadly, this year Kim Cullins, who had promoted the Fair in the Northern Neck since its inception, will not be present, having died last February. She was largely responsible for the Fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popularity having extended to this side of the Potomac. She was a great lady, one whom many always will remember. 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!

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of King George, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in King George County, Virginia, as follows: Lot 4, Section 1, Oakland Park Subdivision, Improved, 9154 Fletcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel Road, Tax Map ID No. 21A-1-4; more particularly described in Deed Book 109 at Page 290 It appearing that an AfďŹ davit has been made and ďŹ led stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of all the Heirs at Law of Doris Evelyn Bullock, whose last known address is Unknown, and the location of Sheila Ethel Staples, whose last known address is Unknown; and that any heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the defendants named herein are made parties defendant to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and/or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before February 10, 2016 in the Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause. ENTERED this 8th day of January , 2016.

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The activities were a key part of the public celebration of Robert E. Lee’s birthday, which is actually Jan. 19. Saturday’s events were free and free admission was also provided to visitors to the plantation on Tuesday, Lee’s actual birthdate, as part of the effort of Stratford Hall to help the public become aware of the Lee family’s history and heritage. The Civil War Civilians of Spotsylvania in period dress were on hand to educate those attending about the challenges of civilian life during the tumultuous wartime era. Exhibits of how civilians survived by quilting, beekeeping, preserving their limited food supplies, serving as midwives and distilling their own spirits were hosted by the Spotsylvania volunteer group. “We want to show what it was like for civilians in 1862,” said Donna Dettman of Fredericksburg, who greeted visitors to the wartime civilian exhibits. “We want people to understand the reality and the hardships of civilians during the war.” Dettman pointed out that families made many sacrifices during the war, including their needs for food, shelter and clothing. “Our goal is to preserve and perpetuate the culture and heritage of the Civil War civilians,” Dettman said.

“This breakfast model has been a win-win situation,” Davis said. “Everybody is in class and on time and they are all given seatwork.” Breakfast participation has nearly doubled at the middle school, with 3,543 breakfasts served last school year in the fall, compared to 6,744 this past fall. The numbers eating breakfast at King George Elementary have also climbed. In fall 2014, 9,738 breakfasts were served, compared to 12,494 breakfasts served in fall 2015. School board members voiced

enthusiasm for the program. “We’ve heard for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” Gayle Hock said “I think it’s an amazing program and so glad that you have embraced it. I’m glad it’s working well and hope we can expand to all schools,” Kristin Tolliver said. Davis said she plans to start the breakfast program at Sealston Elementary in February and expand it to Potomac Elementary in April. Menus are online at each school’s website. The school division offers online prepay for meals, with a secure online payment and parent information portal. Money can be deposited into one or more student accounts with a credit or debit card, and purchase history can be tracked.

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Chuck Dettmann of Fredericksburg, right, explains Civil War era home distilling operations to visitor Phyllis Messner of Westmoreland County at Stratford Hall’s Lee birthday celebration. Also in attendance at this year’s celebration was Al Stone, the actor who won acclaim for portraying Robert E. Lee in the film “Gods and Generals.” Stone has been portraying Lee for almost a dozen years, and has earned widespread recognition from historians for his accurate impressions of the famed Civil War leader in both films and

documentaries. The Saturday celebration included tours of the Great House; a scavenger hunt for children with prizes claimed from Stratford’s gift shop; barbecue provided by Plan B of Montross: and live period music provided by Doug Marshall and the band Marshall and Company of Fredericksburg.

“This free commemoration offered families an opportunity to learn about the Lee’s of Virginia, Robert E. Lee’s life and Stratford Hall,” said Jon Bachman, Stratford Hall’s public events director. “Stratford Hall is as iconic an architectural edifice as Robert E. Lee is an iconic military general and educator.”

A 24-year-old King George man was arrested last week after he barricaded himself in a residence in Canterbury Estates in violation of a protective order filed by the mother of his child. The King George Sheriff ’s Office responded to a domestic iolence call after Cooper Long of King George barricaded himself inside the residence by securing the doors with screws. Long was arrested after a standoff that lasted several hours. According to King George sheriff ’s

spokeswoman Sgt. Kecia Wharton, Long had been arrested earlier and charged with assault after a domestic dispute with the mother of his child, who shared the residence with him. A protective order was issued and his return to the residence was in violation of that order. Long was alone inside the residence and did not have a weapon when officers arrived on the scene. Negotiators talked with Long through the door of the residence for several hours and finally he agreed to surrender. He was taken into custody was was charged with violating a protective order.

King George 2016-17 school calendar update, survey available until Jan. 21 Phyllis Cook King George parents, teachers and community members have one more day to provide their views in the division’s latest online survey on three proposed calendars for next school year. The survey is available from the division’s website home page: <http://www.kgcs.k12. va.us/home>. It will close on Thursday, Jan 21. But don’t worry if you don’t get a chance to vote. It’s not a ballot. It’s just one of the input tools School Board members will consider in deciding which calendar to approve for the 2016-17 school year. Draft calendars for 2017-18 are also

included in the calendar survey. The School Board discussed the survey and three draft calendars at a Jan. 11 meeting, after reviewing a presentation from Kristine Hill, division supervisor of curriculum and instruction, who headed a calendar committee. Following much discussion, members unanimously agreed the survey and draft calendars be distributed as presented. The three calendar options under consideration for next school year include two with student school starts prior to Labor Day and one starting the day after that fall holiday. Calendar draft A is the one most similar to the current school year, with a pre-Labor Day

start for students on Aug. 22 and the last day of school on June 1. Calendar draft B would start school on Aug. 15, with the last day of school on May 25. It has a unique feature which would end the first semesters at the Christmas holiday break on Dec. 20. That means final exams for high school students would be completed prior to winter break, with new courses starting in January. Calendar draft C has a student start date of Sept. 6, with the last day of school on June 15. Points noted at the meeting by School Board members included Tammy Indseth suggesting student input be obtained. A majority of members agreed, including Kristin Tolliver. But she said it would be a

“logistical nightmare” to survey all students. “If a first-grader is allowed to vote, you know that vote is coming from the parent,” Tolliver said. Hill weighed in saying student feedback could be obtained in other ways. “Getting feedback from students doesn’t necessarily mean voting on a calendar choice.” Gayle Hock commented about the committee’s work. “I really want us to respect the findings of the committee,” Hock said. “You all are the academic experts and I feel strongly about that.” The survey was released for participation last week on Jan. 12. “The survey was publicized using our School

Messenger service as well as KG Alert for the community in general,” Superintendent Rob Benson said. “It is also advertised with the link to participate on our division website and our schools’ websites. The link to access the survey is available to all including the general public via the website.” Benson said the deadline of Jan. 21 for responses would provide staff the time needed to assemble the results for presentation at the next school board meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25 in the board room of the Revercomb Administration building (located behind the courthouse on Route 3). A decision could be made at that meeting, or postponed until next month.

College Professor Kenna, her students, shine at annual national writing contest As she has done in a number of previous years, popular writing and literature instructor Gail Wilson Kenna of the Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation’s Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning has won several awards in 2015’s prestigious “SoulMaking Keats Literary Competition.” The fact that students of hers have also entered the competition and won is a testimony to the effectiveness of her teaching.

“You should be very proud of such recognition, especially those of you who earned more than one award,” the contest organizers told the winners. “The judges say that the competition was keen, and the quality of so many entries was more than exceptional.” Those who submitted prizewinning entries — covering 13 literary categories — will come from all over the nation to read aloud their works (or excerpts) at the San Francisco

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Main Library on April 3. Kenna will be eligible to read from her essay, “Humbled by a Roach,” which won first prize in the “Humor” category; from “Of Love and Circumstance,” which came in second in “Novel Excerpt”; and from “Wedding Night” which was awarded honorable mention in “Flash Fiction.” This year marks the first time she has made an entry in the last category. The Chesapeake Bay area is also represented by Kenna’s students: Rosalie Coultrip of Northumberland County, who won second prize for “The Fish Factory” in the category of “Intercultural Essay,” and Lucie Ogilvie of Westmoreland County, who received honorable mention for her short story, “Bridges.” Another Kenna student, Pirkko Graves, ignored disappointment to win third place in the 2014 competition with her intercultural essay, “Floating Logs,” after submitting unsuccessful

RCC-RILL writing instructor Gail Kenna (center) won no less than three awards this year from the nationally renowned “Soul-Making Keats Literary Competition.” Two of her students, Rosalie Coultrip (left) and Lucie Ogilvie (right), also entered the contest and won awards. entries on two previous occasions. “Terrific showing from the Northern Neck!” Coultrip told Kenna, and,

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