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Blizzard bullies N. Neck, area battles back Corinne Geller. Schools across the area have been A snowstorm with blizzard closed since Thursday and Friday and conditions that stretched from North were expected to remain closed for Carolina to New York swept through part of this week. “The snow caused us the Northern Neck over the weekend to reschedule some games, but we’ve dumping up to 20 inches of snow kind of gotten to where we expect it,” on King George and Westmoreland Washington & Lee Athletic Director counties and forcing business closures, Malcolm Lewis said. “It happens just the cancellation of Sunday worship about every year, so we are flexible.” Westmoreland County services and shutdown of the courts and most non-essential government Administrator Norm Risavi said his county weathered the storm well, offices. Most of the area’s residents from “despite the challenges.” Risavi said King George to Kinsale took the when two ambulances got stuck advice of Gov. Terry McAuliffe during the storm trying to assist and sheltered in place during the ailing patients, the county requested storm. Streets in communities in two Humvees from the National King George and Westmoreland Guard from Powhatan, VA. “One of the Humvees, equipped resembled ghost towns covered with a white blanket from Friday night with our medical personnel, will remain in the area this week,” Risavi through Sunday morning. The fact that so many residents said. “Hopefully we will get the stayed home during the storm helped secondary and subdivision roads hold down the number of traffic cleared in the next couple of days. accidents and weather-related deaths. The contractors weren’t prepared for According to the Virginia State Police a snowstorm of this duration. Overall, there were only six fatalities statewide most people took the governor’s caused by the storm, and none in the advice and stayed off the roads and that helped a lot.” Northern Neck. In King George, things also “Road conditions remain very slick and treacherous across the went smoothly with only minor Commonwealth and the State Police difficulties. “Luckily, we didn’t have and VDOT continue to advise folks to avoid unnecessary travel if possible,” See Snow, page 8 said state police spokeswoman Richard Leggitt
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A Colonial Beach boy, Noah Strickland, and his dog, Holly, were among the first to venture outside to play after the snowstorm passed.
Nicole Wilson, of Colonial Beach, pulled her two bundled up children, Jeremiah and Mikala, on a sled Sunday after the storm had passed.
State Police probe fatal crash on Poor Jack Road Montross man drives truck off cliff, falls to his death Joel Davis
A Montross man died Wednesday morning in a single vehicle crash on private property in Westmoreland County. The crash occurred around 10:48 a.m. in the 1300 block of Poor Jack Road, according to a news release from the state police office in Warsaw. The driver of a Toyota pickup truck, Kevin A. Foxwell, 49 of Montross, Va., died at the scene; he was not wearing a seatbelt, according
to the release. Virginia State Police Trooper Victor Ubieta is investigating the crash. A 1999 Toyota Tacoma pickup was traveling on Poor Jack Road when it ran off a cliff and landed about 75 feet down on the shoreline, according to the release. State Police Sgt. C.W. Davis said the incident is officially an unattended death, and not a traffic accident. “[The victim] never was on the highway,” Davis said. “That makes it an unattended death, not a fatal accident.” Davis said the accident is still under investigation. A cause has not yet been determined.
The dozens of varieties of seagulls that live year around along the Potomac River were anxious and hungry because of a lack of food after the storm. Many area residents helped feed them.
A boat ramp on ice covered Monroe Bay in Westmoreland County is closed and covered with snow as a result of three days of blizzard conditions.
Council votes on capital spending projects About $1.3 million available for needs Phyllis Cook
The Town of Colonial Beach has roughly $1.2 to $1.3 million set aside for capital improvements according to Mayor Mike Ham. The town vouncil met with town staff for four hours on Wed Jan 20 to decide how best to spend it. Town Clerk Kathy Flanagan said that, although the council has agreed on the items at their Jan 20 work session, they will formally vote on the matters at their next regular meeting in February. $200,000 boat ramp $300,000 public bathrooms including portable bathroom $22,000 for Town Center
improvements $300,000 to purchase the building for town hall $135,000 for TAP grant match $143,000 remaining The council began by discussing the need to promote tourism. Ham stated that tourism tax revenues were up and the work the town has done to promote tourism is now paying off. After expenses the town netted in tax revenue $7,000 in 2014 and about $9,000 in 2015 from the Colonial Beach Bike Fest according to Ham. The town had to move town hall operations to 316 Douglas Ave. in the summer of 2014 after mold remediation in the Hawthorne location revealed possible asbestos and other hazardous materials. The building the town uses
for the new town hall belongs to the school system and was part of several buildings which were previously used to house the town’s elementary students. The rest of the buildings and structures have been demolished or removed. A fire in Jan of 2014 rendered the campus too dangerous to allow students to remainn so they were relocated to temporary modular units at the high school campus on First Street. Proceeds from the sale of the lot that housed the elementary campus will go to funding the new elementary school being built on the First Street campus. The council must decide whether to purchase the building from the school at fair market value or relocate town hall. The council
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discussed the issue at their Jan 20 special meeting. Mayor Mike Ham said the council must either decide to move and put town hall up for sale, or purchase the building from the school system. Ham estimates the high end of fair market value for the building would be $300,000. The town has already spent $130,000 to alter the building to fit the needs of the new town hall. Council tentatively agreed to set aside up to $300,000 to purchase the building. Town Clerk Kathy Flanagan See TOWN, page 8
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What’s the problem with apology for slavery?
John Wayne, in the 1949 movie “She wore a Yellow Ribbon” plays a cavalry officer in who frequently says “Never apologize for anything. It’s a sign of David S. Kerr weakness.” We’ve all known people who follow that philosophy, but it’s usually not a good one. Not for people and probably not for countries either. It can be a little humbling, saying you’re sorry can be difficult, but it helps clear the air and allows a relationship to move forward. That’s the thinking behind an apology for slavery in the United States and for the Jim Crow era. One simply came out of the other. Remarkably, one candidate, still
a longshot, Bernie Sanders even suggested it’s time we had a new national debate on the issue. Slavery, in this case, isn’t just a matter of North and South. Slavery began when we were a British colony, flourished with the growth of the plantation economy and after independence was happily condoned by the Federal Government. A simple reading of the Constitution says that for purposes of representation in Congress slaves shall be considered three fifths of a person. While slavery had its opponents, amongst them Ben Franklin, we still managed to enshrine this evil institution into our national charter. In 1857 the Dred Scot decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court made it the law of the land that black people weren’t even citizens. And that even in a free state the government had a duty to return an escaped slave to his prior status of
servitude. There was no upside to slavery. A slave was nothing more than chattel valued with the cattle and the pigs and was almost never in charge of his or her own fate. If you were a “bad” slave you could disciplined in the most heinous manner and it was all legal. Indeed, you could be killed, and the only penalty for the murderer, if he was white, was a fine. Of course, through much bloodshed this evil came to an end with the Civil War. 600,000 Americans perished and well over 130,000 Black Americans served in the Union Army. This was followed by the 13th and 14th amendments ending slavery and establishing equal protection under the law respectively. But, once the reconstruction era ended, while not slavery, a new system emerged in the south so carefully designed that it kept African Americans in a
social and political third place for generations. The system lasted about 85 years and included laws that restricted the right to vote, own property, access public facilities, attend state universities, and sometimes even attend school at all. Under Jim Crow, as it was called, everything it seemed was rigged to make sure the African American never had a chance. Add to that vigilante action against any violators of this code, particularly in the Deep South, and what resulted was a terrifying existence for African Americans. Attempts by the Congress to challenge this system through civil rights laws began as early as the 1920’s. None ever got out of committee. And Presidents rarely got involved. It wouldn’t be until modern times, in the Kennedy/Johnson era, that real change would begin. That was a long time to wait. Amazingly, the United
States Congress never passed an antilynching law. This was aimed strictly at vigilantes who hung African Americans who transgressed in the Jim Crow system. In 2005 former Senator George Allen sponsored legislation that finally put the U.S. Senate on record as apologizing for never passing an anti-lynching law. It grated on him that such an obvious evil was never made a federal crime. But, what about that apology? What’s it going to prove? Some say not much, but there is another side to the argument. An apology will clear the air. It will put the U.S. Government on record as saying that it’s sorry
historic role in perpetuating this crime. And it will start to close the legacy of Jim Crow. Of course, it won’t stop the current racial divide, or resolve the serious issues in the African American community. But, it will provide a departure point where we officially acknowledge this evil in our history. Some would say, and this it’s understandable, that no one alive today had any role in slavery. But like it or not, we live with its legacy, and it’s a legacy that drags us all down, and perhaps now is a good time to clear the air and see if we can use it as a departure point for moving forward.
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GOP lawmaker urges delay of gun carry rules By Rachel Beatrice Capital News Service RICHMOND – A Republican state legislator is urging Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe to delay the revocation of reciprocal agreements Virginia has with 25 states on whether to honor their concealed handgun carry permits. Del. L. Scott Lingamfelter of Woodbridge made the request in a letter this week to McAuliffe. “Given the fact that the State Police has told me that they have no records of any out-of-state individual with a concealed carry permit committing crimes in Virginia, I think a few
months’ delay hardly represents a threat to our citizens,” Lingamfelter said. His letter comes a month after Attorney General Mark Herring announced that beginning Feb. 1, Virginia would no longer recognize concealed handgun permits from 25 states, including North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky. Herring, a Democrat, said an audit showed that those states did not meet Virginia’s standards for issuing concealed carry permits. “To ensure Virginia’s law and safety standards for concealed handgun permits are applied evenly, consistently and fairly, I
Letter to the Editor Sheriff thanks all for storm service Sheriff Steve Dempsey would like to thank his staff, the Virginia State Police, and King George Fire/ Rescue for their dedication and bravery in assisting our citizens throughout this historic weather event. He would also like to thank the
citizens who did their part to help by sheltering in place and not going out on the roads. “By staying at home, the citizens of King George helped keep our call volume down which ultimately contributed to our county’s success in overcoming this event,” he said.
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have recommended the State Police terminate the reciprocity agreements with 25 states whose laws are not adequate to prevent issuance of a concealed handgun permit to individuals that Virginia would disqualify,” Herring said in a statement on Dec. 22. “The State Police has accepted that recommendation and has begun sending letters to the 25 states informing them that as of Feb. 1, their permits will no longer be recognized by Virginia.” In his letter, Lingamfelter suggested that the revocation be put on hold until July 1. He said the fivemonth delay would give the General Assembly time to address the issue. If implementation of Herring’s decision is not delayed, Lingamfelter said, there could be a domino effect. “Just last week, we learned that our neighbor Tennessee has initiated a legislative process to revoke the reciprocity it has with Virginia as a result of our pending revocation of the agreement we have with Tennessee,” Lingamfelter said. “Other states will surely follow as their legislatures take note of the action taken by the Virginia State Police and the Office of the Attorney General.”
In a press release, Lingamfelter said Herring’s decision “impacts the legal right of over 420,000 Virginians who possess a concealed carry permit to have a concealed weapon when they travel to other states.” “This revocation action is very hurtful to law abiding citizens who possess a valid concealed carry permit and desire to travel to other states who recognize Virginia’s permit. The action by the State Police and the Attorney General damages the ability of Virginians to protect themselves.” Lingamfelter represents House District 31, which includes parts of Fauquier and Prince William counties. He said he hopes McAuliffe will respond to the letter next week. McAuliffe has said he supports Herring’s decision. On radio station WTOP’s “Ask the Governor” program on Dec. 23, he said the 25 states whose permits will no longer be recognized in Virginia have lower standards than Virginia for who can carry a concealed handgun. “There are states that don’t have the disqualifiers that we have on undocumented folks who are in this country, on spousal/domestic abuse,” the governor said.
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2016 Winter/Spring lecture series Reedville Fishermen’s Museum The series begins Monday, Feb. 1st at 7 p.m. in the Festival Halle, 177 Main Street, Reedville, VA. First up will be “Moonshine Stories from the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck” by Robert “Bobby”
Watkins. A former VA ABC agent, Watkins will be highlighting stories of facts, characters and slight embellishments of his work with the ABC division. $5 donation suggested. All are invited.
Virginia State Parks celebrates 80th anniversary with new Customer Loyalty Program, more offerings RICHMOND – The year-long 80th anniversary celebration of Virginia State Parks kicks off with a new customer loyalty program and more workshops and activities for visitors. The Customer Loyalty Program will reward visitors who stay overnight in cabins, lodges, campsites, yurts, camping cabins and camping lodges. Points can be redeemed for free accommodations. “It is appropriate that as we celebrate our 80th anniversary of Virginia State Parks, we launch a program that rewards our customers and assists them in their pursuit of creating moments and memories in Virginia State Parks,” said Virginia State Parks Director Craig Seaver. Program details can be found here: http://bit.ly/VSPloyalty. To launch the new program, customers who sign up during January will receive 50,000 bonus points added to their accounts in February. Customers can sign up online while making a reservation or by calling the Customer Service Center at 800933-7275. Customers with existing reservations will receive credit after
registering and after the stay. Also in 2016, visitors will have more workshops, activities and ranger-led interpretative programs. In 2015, more than 456,000 visitors participated in programs as varied as guided hikes, kayaking, stargazing, wilderness survival skills, and plant and wildlife education programs. Participation in 2015 was an increase of 22 percent over 2014. “We’ve offered more programs that tell the stories of our parks in unique and entertaining ways, and we’ve been able to educate more visitors than ever before,” Seaver said. “As a result, in 2016, we intend to provide additional programs and new programs to enhance the visitor experience.” VA State Parks are managed by the VA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation. For more information s or to make a reservation for one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Customer Care Center at 800-933-7275 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.
Still time to see KGHS performances of of “Alice in Wonderland”
All KGHS performances of Alice in Wonderland have been rescheduled to next Friday, January 29th and Saturday, January 30th at 7pm. BBQ or hot dog dinner begins at 5:30pm. If you purchased your tickets online they are valid for next weekend. If you would like to adjust your date, you can login to eventbrite.com to change or cancel your reservation. Location: King George High School.
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Meeting of the Potomac River Finfish Advisory Comm. 6 p.m. in the John T Parran hearing room, Potomac River Fisheries Comm. Bldg., Col. Beach.
Thursday, Jan. 28
1st meeting of the Northumberland County Democrats. 6 p.m. at the Northumberland County library.
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.
Monday, Feb. 1
KG Democratic Committee to meet at 7 p.m. at the Smoot Library in KG. All are invited to attend.
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.
Saturday, Feb. 13
Winter Market in Reedville. 9 am. -2 p.m. inside historic Festival Halle on Main Stree, in Reedville. Artists, crafters, vendors and food stuffs. Ample parking. Indoor restrooms & concessions. Wheelchair accessible. All proceeds to benefit the preservation of the historic Festival Halle. (804) 4536529.
Celebrated violinist to perform with University of Mary Washington Philharmonic Orchestra Joshua Bell one of the most celebrated violinist of his era will be coming to Fredericksburg to perform with the UMW Philharmonic Orchestra, Saturday, March 26, 2016. The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. UMW Dodd Auditorium and tickets now on sale. Contact www.umwphilharmonic.com or call 540-654-1324. Call summary from KG Sheriff’s Office Fri.-Mon. morning Road Conditions: Today, primary roads in KG are passable. VDOT is currently working to clear the secondary roads. Call Summary For King George County from Friday, Jan. 22nd 12 PM. - Monday, Jan. 25th 6 AM.: 9 - Motor Vehicle Accidents (1 serious, 1 w/ extensive property damage) 17 - Medical (EMS) (2 snow related injuries/illness) 4 - Public Service (Fire Dept.) 3 - Abandoned Vehicles 10 - Other calls or service
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is having a CHILI DINNER in the parish hall from 4-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2. $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.
New life ministries will host Xcelerate Youth Conference on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For ages 12 and up, the conference will include worship, live stage drama, dynamic teaching and dinner. To register go to xcelerateconference.com. The event is FREE. Route 205 in Colonial Beach. (804) 224-8447.
FREE TAX PREPARATION AVAILABLE THROUGH RAPPAHANNOCK UNITED WAY Starting February 1, 2016, RUW will be offering free tax preparation for members of our community with household incomes of $62,000 or less. Our goal at Rappahannock United Way is to help more households emerge from poverty and achieve greater financial stability. Offering free tax services, along with free financial coaching, is one of the ways we work toward achieving this goal. “Free tax preparation is such an important service to our community,” said Adrienne Ross, Financial Stability Manager at Rappahannock United Way. “Not only do we help save people money with free tax preparation, but we help those who qualify keep more of their hard-earned income by taking advantage of things like the Earned Income Tax Credit. We also encourage good financial choices such as establishing or building savings with their refund or using it to pay bills or reduce debt.” Rappahannock United Way recruits and trains community volunteers to be IRS certified to greet clients, prepare taxes and give financial coaching. All services are free. Tax preparation begins February 1 and runs through April 15. Rappahannock United Way runs free tax service sites at a variety of locations in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George and Caroline. For a complete list of free tax sites and hours, visit www.RUWFreeTaxes.org. Taxpayers must bring necessary documentation to receive assistance filing taxes: • Income Forms (W2s, 1099s, 1098s, other income forms) • Photo ID (for each person filing) • Social Security Card (for each person filing and all dependents) • Household Health Insurance Coverage Information (1095 B,C) • 1095-A if you received health insurance through healthcare.gov • Childcare provider’s name, address, and tax identification number • For Married Filing Jointly, both parties must be present to sign the return prior to e-filing.• Bank routing and account numbers for refund direct deposit For more information, visit www.RUWFreeTaxes.org or call (540) 373-0041 ext. 300.
DATE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 (snow date - 2/26 if KGCS are closed) TIME - 11:30 - 1:00 PLACE - OAKLAND BAPTIST CHURCH (ANNEX BUILDING) COST - $10 **Variety of soups available - eat -in or carry out! ** Order form available for group carry outs please contact Paula 540-809-6497 marengofarm@gmail.com
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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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5590 Hwy. • King George, VA 22485 St.Kings Peter’s Episcopal Church You're invited to worship with 540-775-9131 • www.peacelutherankgva.org (804) 224-7309
2961 Kings Hwy (Rt.3) Oak Grove Rev. Rodney E. Gordon, Priest in Charge
Sunday Worship Schedule 9:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5th Sundays – 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer Church Thrift Shop 4065 Kings Hwy (next to Bowie’s) Sat. 8am-Noon Tues. 9am-1pm Wed. 4-7 p.m.
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Dr. Sherman Davis, Pastor 10640 Kings Hwy King George, VA 22485 www.tabernaclebaptistkg.org 540-775-7188
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8096 Leedstown Rd. Colonial Beach, VA
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Oak Grove Baptist Church Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.& 11 Awana-Sundays-5 p.m. Bible Study-Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
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We invite you to gather together with us! Sunday School - 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor Earl T. Howerton Jr.
Sunday Services Service Early Worship - 8 a.m. Wednesday Evenings Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. 7 p.m. Morning Worship - 11 a.m. Evening Worship - 6 p.m.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church Seeking to know the grace of God and to make it known to others.
Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Nursery Provided for Worship Service Only
Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
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13114 Kildee Farm Road King George, VA 22485 (off 301 and Blue Jay Meadow Drive) Ph. (540) 775-9990 • email: info@gracekg.com
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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Corner of Millbank & St. Anthony’s Rd., King George
Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Jerry Wooton Sat. 7:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday Masses: Sun. 8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m 12:45 p.m. Tridentine Mass Daily Mass: Mon. Thur. Fri. & Sat. 9:00 a.m. Tues. 7:00 a.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m. Adoration before each morning Mass Confession: Wed. 7:30 p.m. Sat. after 9:00 a.m. Mass & at 6:30 p.m. Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass
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Eagles look to get back on track after pre-snowfall loss Richard Leggitt
Because of the 20-inch snowfall Friday and Saturday, the Washington & Lee boys basketball team, which has been exceeding expectations this year, probably won’t play again until Friday’s scheduled game at Rappahannock High in Warsaw. But the scrappy Eagles are champing at the bit to get back in action after suffering a 20 point loss to talented Essex before the storm hit. The Eagles fell behind early in the game played at Essex on Jan. 15, and ended up losing 61 to 41 to the Trojans. Of W&L’s top players, only senior forward D.L. Kelly was on his game against Essex, scoring 21 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Following games against Northumberland and Lancaster were postponed making the contest against the Rappahannock Raiders the next opportunity for redemption. “Our team is 10-4 and not many people expected us to be this good, but I know we are so much better than that,” said W&L Coach George Hunter. “It’s a great group of kids who work hard every day in practice, but tend to shy away when the lights come on. It causes us to make mental mistakes and not play to our full potential.” “Hopefully the Essex game was a wakeup call and they will gain the confidence to believe what I believe, which is that we are a great team that can finish the season strong and make a strong post season run.” As well as the Eagles have done in racking up 10 wins this season, confidence and consistency are what seem to be missing so far. “They just get a little nervous,” said Hunter. “We’ve got to get over that if we want to do what we what to do. It’s a matter of mental toughness.” In addition to Kelly, who is the team’s top scorer and rebounder, senior forward Joseph Fulcher, senior guard Jarrett Sumiel and sophomore forward Carson Bell, all have led the Eagles in their ten wins. “We have grown a lot,” Turner said. “Nobody expected us to be where we are.” “This team likes each other, we had a few issues but they are gone now,” Hunter said. “These guys love each other and we recently attended a men’s basketball game at the University of Mary Washington and it was like a family.” “We have everything we need when it comes to talent,” Hunter said. “We need to get the confidence in ourselves that we are a great team and we will succeed far beyond everyone’s expectations. I know what this team is capable of and I hope they realize it themselves.” “They are fighters,” Hunter declared. “They are not scared of a fight. That attitude will carry us pretty far. We just need to get tougher mentally and everything will work out for us.”
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Senior W&L forward D.L. Kelly leads the Eagles in scoring and rebounding.
Athletic Director Fisher excited to shared his Foxes’ Pride Alex Fisher During my past six years as the Athletic Director at King George High School, I have had the distinct pleasure of watching our students represent themselves, their families, and our community as they have demonstrated their tremendous talents in all levels of competition. Twenty-nine district and conference victories, 5 region titles, annual state bids for our track, swim, and wrestling programs, state quarterfinal victories, and state semifinal appearances all show that as a whole, the athletic program has proven time and
again that not only are we meeting the needs of our students, but we are excelling at the highest levels with many of our programs. Athletic program notwithstanding, the VHSL sanctioned academic programs have shown tremendous growth over my tenure here also. It’s been almost automatic to send students to compete in the region and state Forensic and Debate tournaments. The Academic Team has advanced to the Region tournament in consecutive years, and annually competes well in the Battle of the Brains competition in Richmond. Three years ago we also brought back Theater as an option
to compete in VHSL competition where they had a banner year. We take great pride in maintaining and continually improving our venues. Being able to provide safe and hospitable accommodations to visiting schools has made KGHS a prime location for hosting conference, regional, and state VHSL competitions. KGHS has become one of the first choices as a neutral hosting site for many other schools in the area, which as has allowed us to be a showcase for this region of the state. However, with all of this success, we have certainly had our struggles, as up and down years happen to all schools. Along with
all of the excitement and pride that comes with being a “one high school” town, the downfall can be continuity of competition, and the difficulty in hiring and retaining a coaching staff that buys into the passion of the one school town. These bumps in the road are cyclical and those that have been around for a period of time know that with ebbs there are flows but our student-athletes must always be our focus. New visions are on the horizon with the third different VHSL classification system in the six years I’ve been at KGHS, which will be put in effect for the 2016-17 school year. With each adjustment
the VHSL works diligently to keep like-sized schools in competition. This third installment has potential to be the best yet and will put KGHS in a great position to be competitive year in and year out in a number of sports. There was much consideration as it relates to travel time and cost, as well as maintaining some of the natural rivalries, but that will also stand the test of time so as to not have to change it in another two years. The new classification system will keep us competing with some of our current rivals in the Fredericksburg and Richmond region. I am confident that with continued positive support from
the community, we are put in a position for continued growth and success. With this new vision we anticipate growth, not in population, but in an understanding of the important role the athletic department plays in the growth of the studentathlete. Commitment, passion, diversity, and learning from both success and defeat, are all a part of what makes up a student-athlete, and we will continue to put things in place that support the overall development of our students. See you all on the courts, mats, tracks, fields, auditoriums, classrooms, and other competitions!!! GO FOXES!!!
Colonial Beach Planning Commission sets goals for 2016 Linda Farneth The Colonial Beach Planning Commission met on Jan 14 to continue to discuss priorities in
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later that evening. The commission recommended that the council focus on helping provide a new roof for the fire department, repair the public boat ramp and provide working bathrooms on the boardwalk at their special work session on Jan 20. The work session will be held at the Colonial Beach Town Hall to allow staff a chance to inform the council of upcoming tasks and projects in each department. The council hopes to use this information to set a timeline of goals for both capital improvement projects and policy changes in order to accomplish needed tasks in a timely matter. The commission also reviewed goals for the planning commission. On the top of Schick’s list, is membership. The commission has been operating with less than the recommended 7 members for over
a year. Schick sais she would like to invite a member of the town council to sit on the commission as is customary in many localities throughout Virginia. Commissioner Pam Tolson, head of public outreach, would like to see the commission develop a process for hearing citizen concerns, replying and following up. Tolson said, “If we have an issue before us, we have to address it, even if we decide to table it.” Commissioner Diana Clopton said she would like the group to help the town create an identity. “We don’t have one.” Clopton said three months out of the year “we are a beach town,” but she feels it is the commission’s job to help develop the town’s identity. “Are we a ‘Colonial’ See Planners, page 8
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Peterson, Essex deliver Drifters a drubbing at home 77-74 Leonard Banks Sports Editor
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Using their height and speed advantage, during a varsity boys conference matchup, the Essex Trojans easily outscored the Drifters in the second half to eventually win, 77-47.
Alex Peterson led Essex with 20 points against the Drifters in a 77-47 win Jan. 19 in Colonial Beach, during a 1A Conference 43 boy’s varsity basketball game. Trojan forward Kenny Acree equaled Peterson’s scoring total with 20 points. Currently, Rappahannock is in second place in the conference with a one-game lead over Essex. As for Colonial Beach, Lamar Lucas led all Drifter scorers with 20 points. Throughout the first quarter, both teams were nearly dead even on the scoreboard with the Trojans holding a 1 or 2 point advantage throughout the period. However in the final 20 seconds, the Drifters took an 18-17 lead on a 3-pointer from Lucas. As fate would have it, the Trojan guard, Rasaun Monroe launched a near-half court buzzer beating 3-pointer to take a 20-18 lead. Six different Trojans scored during the quarter, while the Drifters scored two 3-pointers in the remaining minutes to keep the score within reach. In the second quarter, during the first 3 1/2 minutes, the Trojans defense held the Drifters to three points. Using his size and quickness, Peterson kept the Drifters defense off balance. Offensively, Peterson added nine points, including scoring 4 of 5 from the free-throw line. While the Drifters failed to box in or control Peterson, the Trojans forwards, led by Acree frequently crashed the boards, opening up fast break opportunities for their back court. The Trojans closed out the quarter with a 6-0 run, and a 10-point lead (35-25). At the start of the third quarter, the Drifters offense struggled to penetrate the post, guarded by Peterson. After the Trojan guards combined for five unanswered points, Peterson added 8 points , including a dunk that extended the Trojan lead to 53-36. In the final quarter, the Drifters attempt at a miracle rally was silenced with the Trojans disrupting their defense, and Peterson adding another six points to a 14-2 run, including another dunk. Monroe punctuated the run by scoring the final six points. The Jan. 22 game against Rappahannock was cancelled due to inclement weather. The Drifters will go back into action on Tuesday, Jan. 26, against Essex, at Essex High School, in Tappahannock.
King George Foxes boys’, girls’ swim teams cruise past Hanover Hawks Staff reports On Jan. 12 in Mechanicsville during a non-conference dual meet against Hanover High School, the Foxes boys’ (93-75) and girls’ (122.50-47.50) swim teams cruised past the Hanover Hawks. Foxes who made state cuts included Jacob Miller, Nate Wilson, Emily Sizemore and Jessica Miller. Miller placed first and made a state cut in the boys 200-yard freestyle (1:50.25). Jacob also placed first in the boy’s 50-yard freestyle (22.50). Sizemore finished first and made a state cut in the girl’s 50-yard freestyle (25.94). Sizemore also placed first in the girl’s 100-yard butterfly (56.10). Nate Wilson made a state cut and placed first in the boy’s 200-yard IM with a time of 2:06.78. Jessica Miller placed first and made a state cut in the girls 500-
yard freestyle (5:30.91). Jessica also placed first in the girl’s 100-yard breaststroke (1:11.19). Other Foxes who placed first in their events included Stephen Hunt, boy’s 100yard backstroke (1:01.66); Bo Ludwig, boy’s 100-yard freestyle (54.19); Tamara Wheater, girl’s 200-yard IM (2:24.16); Gabby Thompson, girl’s 100-yard backstroke (1:07.38). With the exception of the boys 400yard freestyle relay, the Foxes won the following events: boy’s 200-yard medley relay (1:46.25); girl’s 200-yard medley relay (1:58.09: boys 200-yard freestyle relay (1:33.84); girls 200-yard freestyle relay (1:49.69); girl’s 400-yard freestyle relay (3:53.78). On Friday, January 29th, the Foxes will travel to James Monroe during an away non-conference dual meet.
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Throughout the winter season, the Foxes boys’ and girls’ swimming teams have dominated area competition.
group were focused on raising awareness, education and defining responsibilities. McCabe said she would like to see a government chart that clarifies roles and responsibilities. Mcabe suggested that the Planning and Zoning Staff take the same classes that the commissioners take. She also suggested inviting various town groups that have formed, such as the Concerned Citizens and Downtown Colonial Beach, to more meetings to bring them together.
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did not care, we did not care. We did not wait too long before the pack started up. They were on the track and in a furious line they began sucking in whatever scent they could get as they bayed their positions chasing the rabbit. As the chase ensued we got a few brief glimpses of the rabbit before my youngest daughter missed the blur of tan that scooted by us. The next rabbit that was rousted from hiding ran along trying various tricks to lose the beagles. The dogs stuck with the furry footed thumper and did not miss a beat, baying alternately as they shuffled along trailing the bunny turn for turn. They ran through briars, through an icy stream and along ditches before putting the rabbit in high gear down a hedgerow full of briars. My oldest daughter snapped her shotgun to her shoulder and the gun went off, causing our host to excitedly look at us confirming she got the first part of our supper! The dogs finished up that chase to the end finding the dead rabbit just as we arrived to claim it. They were excitedly wagging all five tails furiously before wandering off to jump up another long-eared cottontail. We did not wait long in the frigid wind before the hounds got on another trail weaving back and forth through some successional growth that included hardwood saplings, brambles and grasses while keeping the rabbit spurred along. Very soon after the chase began, I got my chance at very close range as the rabbit bored down on our position. Trying to not ruin meat and careful of the trailing dogs that were closing the gap, I suffered my own humiliation in a miss causing the dogs to crank up the volume hot on the trail of the rabbit. We were not able to close that deal as the rabbit found safety in a hollow log. That is why hunting is hunting, not gathering! The hound master called the dogs off and they went back to work, tails a blur and noses in overdrive. The chorus erupted once again a few hundred yards away in the new growth with the chase again weaving through some of the same territory. As the little noses and loud bays sent the second part of our supper
Mark Fike Rabbit hunting has certainly been an American tradition for over a century, and rabbits are likely America’s favorite small game quarry these days. Some may argue that squirrels are the favorite small game animal, and perhaps at times the vote swings that way. Regardless, the cottontail rabbit is surely holds a historical place in America’s heart when it comes to hunting. I recall as a young kid going to the local country stores and seeing shotgun shell boxes on the shelves. I remember getting excited when I spied a Winchester shotgun shell box that had a rabbit on the front of it. The mere sight of that box meant good times to a young lad itching to go hunting even though he had no rabbit dogs. Peters also made shells marketed for rabbit hunting. Back in the last century, not long after the Great Depression and likely even before then as well, many men fed their families by rustling up rabbits out of farm field edges, brambles and overgrown homesites. Rabbit is very tasty whether roasted, braised and even fried. We enjoy our rabbits after they come out of our slow cooker. The meat is lean and reportedly nutritious. A few weeks ago, on one of the coldest days of the year, my daughters and I had an invitation to go rabbit hunting with a good friend. The wind was blowing stiffly and the temperature was not predicted to inch above freezing all day. However, an invitation to go listen to beagles bay a chorus as they scrambled after a cottontail was too tempting to me. The girls joined me, enthusiastically layering up with hunting clothes, bibs, coats, gloves and hats. When we arrived and put the truck in park, the beagles leapt off the tailgate of my friend’s truck parked just ahead of us and immediately began snuffling in the grass before heading to the edge of the field. Five beagles, four black and tans and one red-colored, were busy looking for any sign of Thumper. The wind lashed at our faces and exposed skin as we waited for the chorus to start. I would say it was bitter outside but the dogs did not seem to care and because they
trailers and provided us with an incredible rabbit hunt. The instinct and blood drive in them to chase the rabbit was indescribable. With a yell to the dogs, the pack of merry hunters with four legs began following us to the truck after we got a few pictures. Their tongues were pink and their faces seemed happy. They had answered the call of what they were bred for and what was in their blood to do. Thanks to these fine beagles and their generous master, the Fike house enjoyed a scrumptious and hearty pan of roasted rabbit, carrots and corn that night while the freezing, swirling wind howled outside. Note: Rabbit season is open through Leap Day, Feb. 29 this year. Enjoy a day afield if you have a friend that has rabbit dogs or go kick some brush piles or briar patches to roust a rabbit yourself. TIP: Since we were going to be walking in some very nasty briars I consulted my rabbit hunting host about what I should wear. He suggested adding a set of Dan’s Briar Fighting Bibs and a Sportsman’s Coat (briar proof as well) to my hunting wardrobe. The bibs and coat allowed me to walk through the numerous walls of briars I encountered that were neck high without one scratch in my legs, chest or arms. The clothing is exceptional and really holds up to whatever you throw at it. There were no snags or cuts in the material despite all the briars I went through. I felt like I was wearing flexible, lightweight armor when I waded through the briars and brambles. Additionally, the clothing is made in the USA. These would make good chore bibs and coats, especially for cutting firewood or going on hikes off the beaten trail! I would recommend their products to everyone and I rarely do that! www.danshuntinggear.com Roast rabbit Ingredients: One rabbit per two people. Place forelegs, back legs and backstraps in pot or pan without overlapping. There are two ways we like to have our rabbit. Both are roasted. The first method requires some time in a slow cooker with just enough water to keep the rabbit from sticking. Sprinkle your favorite meat seasoning on
the rabbit liberally. We enjoy Creole seasoning on much of the game we cook but Kenny’s Original Camp Stew or World Famous Chicken Seasoning is excellent as well. There is no MSG in his seasonings. http://www. kennysspices.com/. Add chunks of carrots (and onions if you like) around the rabbit legs and straps. Cook the rabbit and carrot mixture on low for two to three hours in the slow cooker and then gently scoop out and deposit into a roasting pan or casserole dish. Add some cooking oil on the bottom of the roasting pan. Place in the oven uncovered on 375 just long enough to brown the rabbit. The rabbit is much tenderer this way and falls off the bone. The second method simply skips the slow cooker part. If I am in a hur-
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This stoneware milk bowl belongs to an old family in the lower Northern Neck. Aside from a couple of minor chips it is in excellent condition with no cracks or serious flaws. The owners do not know how long the famHenry Lane ily has owned it, but they say at Hull least a century.As good milk bowls go, this one is a gem, especially for it
to have remained in such good condition. The design is impressive, and the minor chips are to be expected given the use for which a piece such as this one was intended. After a cow was milked, the milk was placed in this bowl for the cook to use it in preparing food. Every farmhouse had one. The bowl dates from the period beginning at the time of the War Between the States down to the end of the nineteenth century. From the shape, the maker could have been Peter Herrmann, the preeminent Baltimore stoneware producer, or it could have been one of the Shenandoah Valley potters. Given the Northern Neck prov-
enance, I suspect it was Peter Herrmann, and it came to the Northern Neck via steamboat. In its present condition with the slight chips, it is worth $150. Unfortunately, it does not have the abundance of blue floral decoration that normally characterizes Herrmann’s work, and which raises the value exponentially. The market for stoneware has remained strong despite the Recession. Collectors abound, and most will put forth great effort to acquire significant pieces. I recently appraised a large collection of similar pieces made in the city of Brantford in Ontario. Regional differences play major roles in determining values. Here in our area
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KING GEORGE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE KING GEORGE WIRELESS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2016 Listed below are the regular meeting dates for the King George County Wireless Authority Board of Directors, for the remainder of 2016. Regular meetings will be held bi-monthly beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday of each month, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE JULY MEETING WHICH WILL BE HELD ON JULY 19, 2016. All meetings will be held in the Board Room of the Revercomb Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, VA 22485, unless otherwise advertised. March 1, 2016 May 3, 2016 July 19, 2016 September 6, 2016 November 1, 2016
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Listed below are the regular meeting dates for the King George County Board of Supervisors and Service Authority Board of Directors for the remainder of 2016. Regular meetings will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. NOTE THAT ONLY ONE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN JULY 2016. All meetings will be held in the Board Room of the Revercomb Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, VA 22485, unless otherwise advertised. February 2, 2016 February 16, 2016 March 1, 2016 March 15 2016 April 5, 2016 April 19, 2016 May 3, 2016 May 17, 2016 June 7, 2016 June 21, 2016 July 19, 2016
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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AND THE SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA 1/27/2016
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King George County Commissioner of the Revenue Office will no longer be sending the return of Tangible Personal Property Forms. These are the forms that list your Vehicles, Boats, Motor Homes, Etc. that are owned by you on January 1st of each year.
If you own a business or business vehicle those forms will be sent and due back to the Commissioner’s office by February 16, 2016. For High Mileage, taxpayers must provide official documentation by February 16, 2016, state inspection receipt or garage repair bill showing mileage to receive an adjustment of assessment if applicable. 1/20/2016, 1/27/2016
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KING GEORGE COUNTY WETLANDS BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The King George County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 28, 2016 in the Board Room King George County Revercomb Administration Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive, to consider the following requests: VMRC Permit Application #15-1768: Request by Alfred Hales to construct (2) 30’ riprap spurs with 110 cu. yds. of beach nourishment and 750 sq. ft. of wetlands vegetation plantings. Remove a section of existing riprap revetment with bank grading and construct (2) 30’ riprap spurs with 50 cu. yds. of beach nourishment. Construct a 15’ riprap revetment extension and construct a 330’ sill with 300 cu. Yds of beach nourishment and 600s.f. of wetlands vegetation plantings, Upper Machodoc Creek, at 7115 Kitchen Point Road on Tax Map # 18, Parcel 21. Documents related to the above cases are available for public inspection during the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Department of Community Development, Revercomb Administration Building. The public is invited 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, VA 22485, prior to the scheduled public hearing.
By Order of the Chairman King George County Wetlands Board 1/20/2016, 1/27/2016
V I R G I N I A: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF KING GEORGE COUNTY COUNTY OF KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA Complainant, v.
Defendants.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF KING GEORGE COUNTY COUNTY OF KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
v. HEIRS AT LAW OF THEODORE SAYLES Defendant(s)
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Case No. CL15000059
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
Case No. CL15000162
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 Fletcher’s Chapel Road, Tax Map ID No. 21A-1-4; more particularly described in Deed Book 109 at Page 290
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of King George, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in King George County, Virginia, as follows: 2 acres, more or less, east side of Millbank Road, Tax Map ID No. 32-79; more particularly described in Deed Book 40 at Page 559 It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the location of the Heirs at Law of Theodore Sayles, whose last known address is c/o Andrew S. Williams, 13042 Salem Church Road, King George, VA 22485; the locations of Phillip Williams, Phillip Williams Jr., Elizabeth Williams, Thomas Jackson, Naomi Jackson, Thomas Jackson Jr., Sharon Jackson, Lynn Jackson, Evelyn McDowney, Heirs at Law of Marie Jackson and Heirs at Law of Mary Bailey, whose last known addresses are Unknown; the location of James B. Sayles, whose last known address is 1801 Otis Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018; and the location of Gertrude Beatrice Snead, whose last known addresses are 1416 W. Clearview Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141 and c/o Cheltenham Nursing Home, 7100 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19126; 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 17, 2016_ in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause. ENTERED this 11th day of
DANIEL STAPLES, JR., et al.
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Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016
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________________________________ Clerk, Circuit Court of the County of King George, Virginia
Margaret F. Hardy (VSB #38555) Sands Anderson PC P.O. Box 907 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907 (540) 373-2504 telephone 1/27/2016, 2/3/2016
It appearing that an Affidavit has been made and filed 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 Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause. ENTERED this 8th day of January , 2016.
Clerk, Circuit Court of the County of King George, Virginia I ASK FOR THIS:
Margaret F. Hardy (VSB #38555) Sands Anderson PC P.O. Box 907 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907 (540) 373-2504 telephone
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Snow: Battling blizzard From page 1 any significant incidents,” said Battalion Chief Dan Dixon of the King George Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. “We have some delayed response times because of the snowstorm,” Dixon said. “But we used fourwheel vehicles. Sometimes that meant bringing the patients to the ambulances. There were some traffic accidents and some people with illnesses, but we were able to help everyone who needed help.” King George Battalion Chief Steve Lynd said King George residents themselves improved the situation by following the advice preceding the storm. “People took precautions, stocked up, stayed inside and off the roads and it really helped us,” Lynd said. Westmoreland Sheriff C.O. Balderson said he wanted to thank citizens who heeded warnings of treacherous travel and stayed off the highways. “This greatly aided VDOT as well as all emergency personnel in their efforts,” Balderson said. “I also want to thank all of the individuals who braved the elements to come out and assist folks. We are truly blessed in this community to have folks that wholeheartedly come out in a blink of an eye to help one another.” King George Sheriff Steve Dempsey said despite the blowing snow, his of-
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requested that the council use some of the CIP money to replace old and worn chairs and other failing equipment at the town center. Flanagan said the chairs used both by the council and the audience are in poor condition. Rebuilding the seating area would allow electrical cords to be placed under a platform and eliminate trip hazards that often come up during meetings. The center’s roof also is leaking and several repairs have not handled the situation. The building requires extensive roof work. The council unofficially agreed to allot $22,000 for Town Center. Paying for a new roof that expands over both the town center meeting room and the public library will cost $17,000. Replacing chairs would be $4,000,and $1,000 would go towards replacing speakers. The town also has to match a transportation alternative grant to revitalize the end of Colonial Avenue at the Boardwalk. The match required by the town is $135,000. The council agreed to reserve money from the CIP funds. For many years the public restrooms serving the boardwalk have been a source of headache and embarrassment for the town of Colonial Beach. After years of failing infrastructure and vandalism, the restrooms had to be closed and portable toilets were placed on the boardwalk for public use. The town council discussed options for reopening the restrooms located on the board walk just near the intersection of Taylor and Livingston at their special meeting on Jan 20. The town-owned building that houses the bathrooms in the rear has space up front that has been rented in the past by various businesses. However, recently the town has used the front portion as a satellite facility for law enforcement during large events. Director of Public Works Rob Murphy said he has looked into using pre-cast construction, however there are limitations to where it can be placed if the town uses grant financing. Cost estimates for five stalls with commodes in both the ladies’ and men’s sides (10 total) are between $120,000 to $140,000. Murphy told the council “Reconstruction of existing bathrooms would require extensive concrete work and electrical work that would need to be removed. In order to match the size, five stalls for each, you would have to redo walls, buy all new fixtures and install drains for cleanup.” Murphy estimates the cost would run about the same as a pre-cast building. Murphy cautioned the council that if they go with reconstruction,
Above Photo by Richard Liggett; at right, photos by Leonard Banks
Above, the historic Bell House in Colonial Beach, the former home of Alexander Graham Bell, is surrounded by snow after weekend storm. Top right, Using his reliable snowblower, King George resident Ken Truslow patiently cleans out his driveway. Below right, King George resident Lauren Banks, and her English Labrador retriever, Toffee had the time of their lives in the 2016 January snow blizzard. fice only had to deal with a dozen traffic accidents or abandoned vehicles. Dempsey said he wanted to express his thanks to citizens who did there are other issues with the building’s electrical systems that are uncertain. “The rest of the building needs attention.” Vice Mayor Eddy Blunt said the purpose of looking at the bathrooms was to facilitate a changing area, to avoid families having to use port-a-potties for this purpose. He would not support any options that do not include a changing area. Several options were discussed. The majority of the council agreed that the current building should be demolished. The back side of property could then have a precast building placed on it, to accommodate public restrooms,
their part by not going out during the storm. “By staying home, the citizens of King George County helped keep our call volume down which ultichanging rooms and outdoor showers. The front portion of the lot could be offered up for sale. Ham suggested allotting $200,000 from the capital improvement fund for the project. Town Manager Val Foulds said the town would be demonstrating its willingness to reinvest in revitalization. The work will complement the revitalization being completed by the Department of Housing and Community Development Block Grant. Murphy told the council that he had found a slightly used, good condition, portable multi-stalled unit in the range of $60,000. This unit could be used to provide
mately contributed to our county’s success in overcoming this event,” Dempsey said.
temporary portable bathrooms until construction of the the new bathrooms were complete. Ham said it can be used later to replace port-a-potties during large events. The mobile unit would be much more appealing than portable toilets. The council will formally vote on the matter at their February regular meeting. The last item the council discussed was setting aside between $100,000 to $150,000 a year to start working towards bringing unpaved roads up to state standards. This might only began with graveling, but the council wants to come up with a long-term plan to address the matter.
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