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Vineyard to bring $1.4 million, 7 jobs Cider spurs expansion of Monroe Bay Vineyard in county Linda Farneth
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The expansion of a local winery promises to create 7 new jobs and grow over $1.4 million in fruit to supply the winery in Westmoreland County Virginia. Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) announced last week that Monroe Bay Vineyard LLC will expand its farm winery in Westmoreland County. Monroe Bay Vineyard was established in 2013 and received its farm winery license in 2014. The vineyard is located near the town of Colonial Beach next to James Monroe’s Birthplace, and it produces wine and hard cider. Kiki Apple, owner of Monroe Bay Vineyard said, “We are honored to have the funding to bring our dream of a tasting room on the Monroe Bay to reality. We are the first winery on the Northern Neck to offer hard apple cider in addition to our wines. Being located on the land of James Monroe Birthplace Farm, our goal is to restore it back to a working orchard, and we have already planted Virginia Hughes Crab apples in the orchard, the same variety James Monroe grew and loved.” McAuliffe announced the company will invest more than $385,000 to build a tasting room and production facility for its wine and hard cider operations, creating seven new jobs in the region. In addition the company
will expand its existing vineyard and orchard, working directly with Virginia producers to grow more than $1.4 million in grapes, apples and other fruit, or approximately 84 percent of its total agriculture needs, over the next five years. This expansion will enable the company to dramatically increase production of its wines and hard ciders. The Commonwealth is partnering with the Northern Neck Planning District Commission, Westmoreland County and Monroe Bay Vineyard on this project through the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund, which is administered by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Governor McAuliffe approved a $30,000 grant from the AFID Fund to assist with the project, which Westmoreland County is matching with local grant funds. McAuliffe said, “I am pleased to announce Monroe Bay Vineyard’s investment in Westmoreland County, which creates new jobs and new opportunities for the Virginia wine and cider industries, two of the faster growing sectors of Virginia’s agricultural economy.” According to McAulliffe Virginia has a reputation as a top wine destination on the East Coast. McAulliffe said this investment highlights the importance of the growing link between agriculture and tourism on the Northern See JOBS, page 8
CB planning panel Maddox bridge project on target State official says endorses city role project is over budget, however in planned center Linda Farneth
Linda Farneth A plea for assistance from the Colonial Beach Foundation furthered the Colonial Beach Planning Commission’s work on the Capital Improvement Plan to address the needs of the community, according commission members. For months the commission has been working to provide not only an update on the CIP, but to streamline the plan into a more usable document. Dr. Peter Fahrney approached the planning commission at their Feb 4 meeting to encourage them to include upgrading and maintaining a community center as an item in the CIP. The Colonial Beach Foundation is a nonprofit organization made up of citizens whose goals are simply to promote ideas of what the Town of Colonial Beach should become. They host a wide variety of events ranging from fundraising, beautification
and educational projects to political involvement, giving interested citizens a chance to get involved in their community and have a say in making the town a better place. Recently the foundation partnered with the Lions Club. The group took over the lease for the building at 700 Marshal Ave. The group planed to promote the building as a community center. However the building needs several improvements that are required to continue using the building and required by law, according to Fahrney, before they can officially open it as a community center. The building has an inadequate heat pump, needs a new roof and ramps to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Some of the other desired improvements listed are; bringing the kitchen up to Virginia Health Department standard in order to use it as a caterer’s See CENTER, page 8
Despite the recent snowstorm that hit the area in late January, the Mattox Creek Bridge project is progressing well according the VDOT Communications Manager Kelly Hannon. However the project is over budget. Hannon said, “Construction is approximately 90 percent complete. The contractor is making excellent progress, and if weather remains favorable, we hope to have an announcement in late spring with an opening date. The official completion date remains July 8, when the contractor is legally obligated to complete the work. “The contractor recently finished pouring the second half of the bridge deck. Motorists are driving now on the first completed half,” Hannon said. Remaining work includes installing bridge railing, finishing the bridge approaches, pavSee BRIDGE, page 8 Janice Stewart's homemade Valentine's Day cards are becoming the talk of the Northern Neck. The cards are available at the Kinsale Museum and the Heritage Arts Center in Heathsville. Photo by Richard Leggitt
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The majority of the reconstruction of the bridge is complete, however more paving will be needed to widen State Route 205 at the approach’s to the bridge.
Handmade Valentines wow Northern Neck Richard Leggitt
When Janice Stewart and her husband, Warren Wolley, were working for Xerox in New Jersey years ago, their dream was to "Run hard, save some money and get off the merrygo-round," according to Janice. And they did that. Retiring to the Northern Neck nearly 30 years ago. But the couple, who met and fell in love in while getting their MBAs at Harvard, did not quit working. Warren, a physicist, has built a second career helping businesses and individuals set up their computer and data networks. And Janice successfully creates and sells restored and decoratively painted furniture and other ob-
jects. But lately, Janice has become the talk of the Northern Neck for her creative and amusing handmade greeting cards, especially her Valentine's Day cards. "I started paper crafting, making birthday cards for my friends, the treasures of my life, about 10 years ago," Janice said. "I started with sissors, glue, glitter and a printer and then added hand painted water colors. They got more elaborate as time went by." Her handmade Valenrine's Day cards have become a particular hit. "My cards have an attitude," Janice said. "I call them bank shots."Examples are her "Wheel of Fortune card" which features the saying
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"K-ss m- y-- F--l" on the outside and when opened says: "Want to buy a vowel?" Janice Stewart's creative cards are on display and available for sale at the Kinsale Museum in Westmoreland County and the Heritage Center in Heathsvile. In addition to working from her home on Hamilton Hall Creek in Callao near the Westmorelamd-Northumberland county line, Janice maintains a studio at the See Cards, page 8
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Virginia’s contribution to primary process … common sense
We’re a little over three weeks from Virginia’s Presidential Primary and impressively we’re now a state to watch. That hasn’t always been the case, David S. Kerr but now we’re considered a swing state. And that means both sides will be watching what happens in the Commonwealth. We’ll be casting our votes at the same time as other states, but a lot of eyes will be on Virginia. Primaries are a relatively new to Virginia. Up until the 1990’s the parties relied on caucuses to select delegates. These were mind-numbing affairs and I sat through a lot of them and they lasted for hours on end. They weren’t widely advertised and few people participated in them. But that changed, and now, we’re
like other states. And often these primaries are a lot of fun. It lets average Democrats and Republicans, people not normally involved in politics, weigh in on their choice of a Presidential nominee for their party. Primaries are a great testing ground. Just how well do the prospective nominees do at campaigning and how well do they connect with the voters? Political writers love to make the whole contest into one big horse race. However, they miss the nuances or the factors that might make one primary more important or more meaningful than another. They just want to report a winner. Like in a football game or a prize fight. I guess its human nature. But, in the case of the Iowa caucuses, which at this writing just concluded and the New Hampshire primary, the outcomes aren’t necessarily all that representative of how strong the respective candidates actually are. Iowa for example is a system of
caucuses. Success, for the GOP winner, Ted Cruz was mostly the product of his superior ground game that brought out the GOP’s conservative and evangelical base. Trump, never had much of a ground game, while Cruz did. Trump came in second. As for the Democrats, their base in Iowa is unusually liberal. That made Bernie Sanders appeal a lot stronger and it showed. Now, what about New Hampshire? It’s been ripe territory for a lot of insurgent campaigns. Just ask Eugene McCarthy, Gary Hart, or Republican Pat Buchanan. They all took on incumbents or front runners did exceptionally well. That tendency is sure to help Sanders and probably Trump as well. Also, Sanders is from neighboring Vermont. Democrats in New Hampshire, know, and mostly like their always outspoken neighbor. What this means is that the big Super Tuesday, where we will be voting, and where Virginia figures
strongly, may just help choose the winner Prospective voters are already receiving mailers, phone calls and invitations from the candidates’ campaigns. The TV ads have started as well. However, it won’t last long. Once the primary is over, those candidates still in the race, will move on to the next state. But, don’t worry, as I said, Virginia is a swing state, the TV ads and the phone calls will be back by late summer and in the fall. When it comes to primary elections, Virginia Democrats and Republican voters seem to have an unusual level of common sense. Emotional appeals attract, of course. Donald Trump’s outrageous behavior and anti-immigrant appeal has its followers here in Virginia. But, Virginia Republicans voters aren’t quite so strident. They like responsible candidates with a message and a platform they can believe in. That’s bound to hurt Donald Trump. As for the Democrats, there is a
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limited resources of the county, and to put the needs of the community first, I strongly recommend the BOS uses the money for the King George Capital Improvement Programs that are in need today — specifically resurfacing the King George High School and Middle School outdoor track. Instead of providing "corporate welfare" to a business — TSC in general is a $5 to $6 billion entity — that is threating to pull out of King George without our community resources because they did not properly conduct a civil engineering assessment, would it not be more prudent to use the non-discretionary funds to ensure our youth and community have a safe and workable track? As recently touted in the King George Journal by the KGHS Athletic Director, Alex Fisher, the track program at King George is one of the most successful in our region. Let's do the right thing and keep it that way and allow our wonderful student-athletes to succeed by providing them a field to compete safely! I think most agree that instead of possibly helping just a few (10 to 12 people), let's do the right thing and address a real problem facing our Schools. Thanks for the considering this option and best speed in your
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were powerful and abusing management, driving up labor costs. The auto industry’s labor costs increased enough to cause foreign auto manufacturers to be real competition, then and still. Now that the situation of balance between labor and management is not that imbalance anymore (labor now has little power), I have seen the need to become an active Democrat in order to, hopefully, help for more of balance. Statesmanship is mostly acting to bring balance in governing, and minimizing extremes. This should be the primary voter objective and our governing objective in serving our people and our country, while protecting the public, native and foreign. Howard Yarus, King George
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Thanks for the wonderful coverage of the snowstorm. Thanks you for your dedicated staff in putting out a paper and delivering it while most folks stayed home — you're a super group of professionals who serve the region! This is an open letter to the King George Board of Supervisors. Dear Mr. Granger, Ms. Brabo, Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Howard, and Mr. Brooks, With your new roles in the King George Board of Supervisors (BOS) your initial challenge with the Tractor Supply Company's documented need for $900,000 to $950,000 of the county's money for water service should be carefully weighed against the needs of the community. As some of the BOS team worked hard on your fall campaign to tout open government, careful fiscal spending of the
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The political atmosphere in our country appears to be going in many directions, and increasingly so. These are quite extensive: Conservative vs. Liberal; Have vs. Have not; Military involvement vs. Negotiated peace; Religious Right vs. Others; Labor vs. Management, Tariff vs. Free Trade – you name it. We are very divided, and confused among ourselves, even questioning our elected governance for trustworthiness. For your support, it is appropriate to seriously consider your overall position in the numerous candidates you should support by your votes. Just because you have voted a certain way, the political picture has changed enough to be best to maybe, rethink in regard to your country first, and second what is best for me. To do just that, is thinking more statesmanship. In my voter thinking, I was an active Republican when labor unions
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and in Virginia, as well several other states on Super Tuesday, that’s going to be important. It’s a good thing Virginia is the primary game now. By nature we aren’t a populist state. Our voters don’t make rash decisions, are business like in making their voting decisions and sometimes seem immune to national trends. This tendency is sometimes referred to as the “Virginia Way.” When it comes to the primary process this is an important contribution.
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strong sympathy and even appreciation for Bernie Sanders’ message. But, that doesn’t mean they’re going to vote for him in droves. He will have support in Northern Virginia, but get past Arlington and Alexandria and the terrain favors Hillary Clinton. The average Virginia Democrat is a little more practical than their Iowa or New Hampshire counterpart. She is a known value and has shown a strong ability to organize. She is also, far stronger in the African American community
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Film, ‘Rosenwald’ to be shown in Northumberland High School
Enslaved Family at Montpelier to be Subject of Presentation Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical and Historical Society (MPAAGHS) will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Essex Public Library, 117 North Church Lane (Rt. 17), Tappahannock, Virginia. Michelle Williams, a 2015 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), will discuss her ancestral ties to Montpelier, the home of President James Madison. She will talk about the genealogical and archaeological work that led her to discover that members of her family were enslaved at Montpelier. Ms. Taylor will present threedimensional replicas of artifacts excavated from Montpelier and will discuss her post-graduate research under the auspices of Dr. Bernard K. Means. Dr..Means is a professor of
archaeology and the director of the Virtual Curation Laboratory at VCU. The Virtual Curation Laboratory has created an extensive virtual catalog of artifacts from historical sites such as Mount Vernon, Jamestown, Poplar Forest, Montpelier, Colonial Williamsburg, and George Washington’s Ferry Farm. Along with her continuous research on the enslaved families of Montpelier, Ms. Taylor works at the VCU Libraries’ new center, called The Workshop. She specializes in academic outreach that promotes hands-on technology for all ages The public is cordially invited to attend the meeting. For information about this meeting or about MPAAGHS, please call 804-7585163 or visit mpaagenealogicalsociety.org.
4-H Teen Leadership Opportunity The Westmoreland/Richmond County 4-H program is now recruiting teens who are interested in serving in a leadership role at 2016 4-H camp. Youth interested in serving as Teen Leaders must be at least 14 years old by 1/1/16 to be eligible to apply and also must be available to serve for the Westmoreland and Richmond County’s camping week – July 18-22, 2016. Teen leaders serve a critical role while at camp. They are responsible for supervising children during the camping session, providing for the safety and well-being of each camp participant; assisting with camp classes, programs, and activities and being on-time and present for all assigned activities. Teens must demonstrate a willingness to work as a member of a team with other staff persons, teens and adults, summer camp staff, and under the supervision, guidance, direction, and
leadership of the Extension staff in charge of the 4-H camping program. Teens should be able and willing to accept and perform leadership roles (being a “leader”) as a 4-H camp teen counselor, and being able and willing work as a member of the team when others are in the leadership position (being a “follower”). Applications and reference forms are available now at the Extension Office or online at http://offices.ext. vt.edu/westmoreland/. Deadline for application and references is February 19, 2016. Application does not guarantee selection. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify the Westmoreland Extension Office at 804-493-8924/TDD* or the Richmond County Extension Office at 804-333-3420/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5p.m. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
Thursday, Feb. 11
Best of the Best Basketball Showdown. 5:30 p.m. KGHS. Teams from all 5 schools & the School Board will be competing. Concessions & entertainment. Admission $2. Sponsored by KGHS PTA.
Saturday, Feb. 13
Enjoy views of the Moon and the night sky at Caledon withRappahannock Astronomy Club. Free star party, Caledon State Park, 5:30 p.m. weather permitting. Check http://www.raclub. org/ for event status and info or call 540-663-3861. 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) 453-6529.
Tuesday, Feb. 16
James Madison Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Volunteer Master Gardener Clara Yates will present “Garden Tools – Use and Car”. Arrive early for refreshments and viewing of flower arrangements. The program is free and open to the public. For more information call 775-9688.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Colonial Beach Historical Society to hold its monthly meeting.. 6 p.m. at The Museum, located at the corner of Hawthorne & Washington Avenue. Meeting is open to the public and those interested in joining the Historical Society.
Locals graduate, earn spot on dean’s lists and president’s lists
• Bluefield College has released its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2015 academic semester. One hundred twenty-five BC students were named to the President’s List for earning a grade point average (GPA) between 3.9 and 4.0, while 172 students were named to the Dean’s List for earning a GPA between 3.5 and 3.8. Those students on the fall 2015 President’s List include: Michelle Cantrell, King George; Marci MacGregor, King George; Irene Price, King George. Among the students named to the fall 2015 Academic Dean’s List: Jane Harper, Callao; Theresa Powell, Colonial Beach; Holly Wahl, King George. • Taylor Subacius of King George, VA was recognized as a Hurricane Scholar Athlete in a recent ceremony at Louisburg College. At the beginning of each spring
semester, Louisburg College recognizes athletes who achieved high levels of academic success during the previous year. On January 27, 2016 the College recognized over 130 students during the Hurricane Scholar Athletes Awards Ceremony in the Roger G. Taylor Athletic Center. Scholar athletes were recognized at the ceremony for their academic achievement during the Spring 2015 and/or Fall 2015 semester. 78 scholar athletes received a Bronze medal, awarded to those who earned a GPA between 3.00 and 3.49; 57 scholar athletes received a Silver medal, awarded to those who earned a GPA between 3.50 and 3.99; and 28 scholar athletes received a Gold medal, awarded to those who earned a perfect 4.00 GPA.
• U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tiyana N. Carpenter graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San
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Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Carpenter is the daughter of Daryl L. Carpenter of Crownsville, MD, Felicia M. Brown of Annapolis, MD, and Lillian L. Carpenter of Annapolis, MD. She is also the sister of Jonathan J. Jack Jr. of Annapolis, MD, and granddaughter of Henry P. Brown of Luray, VA, and Anna M. Brown of King George, VA. The airman graduated in 2008 from Annapolis Senior High School, Annapolis, MD, and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2012 from West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV.
Thursday, Feb. 18
The Northumberland County Democratic Party will have representatives of the Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign at Thursday, February 18, 2016 meeting at the public library in Heathsville, Virginia at 6 PM. This marks a meeting change from the fourth Thursday to the third Thursday each month.
Friday, Feb. 19
Soup 4 Wesley fundraiser. Snow date 2/26 if KGCS are closed. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Oakland Baptist Church’s Annex Bldg. Cost $10. Eat in or carry out. Order form available for group carry outs. Contact Paula (540) 8096497. marengofarm@gmail.com.
Saturday, Feb. 20
The KG Branch NAACP to present the stage play, “I’ve Been Changed” at KGHS. A Margie Sumiel Production, there will be a Chat & Chew 4:30-5:30 p.m. and the show at 6 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 804-742-9999 or 540-735-4138.
Tuesday, Mar. 1
The NN Chapter 1823 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association meets at 1:00 p.m., at the Wicomico Episcopal Church, 5191 Jesse Ball DuPont Hwy, Wicomico Church. The meeting will begin with a soup and sandwich lunch. Attendees are requested to bring a sandwich; soup will be provided. After lunch, master oyster gardener Mike Sanders will speak. Current, former and retired Federal employees, spouses and survivor annuitants are invited. For more information, call 804.450.3919. Celebrated violinist to perform with University of Mary Washington Philharmonic Orchestra Joshua Bell one of the most celebrated violinists 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. REMINDER American Legion Post and Unit 89 will meet Thursday, February 11 at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall on 206. The Unit members will packing boxes for schools with supplies for students.
Reedville, VA. – The Julius Rosenwald School Foundation of Northumberland County is sponsoring a showing of the film, Rosenwald, on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the Northumberland High School auditorium, 201 Academic Lane, Heathsville, VA at 5:00 p.m. Rosenwald is a 2015 documentary film directed by Aviva Kempner, who will be present at the screening. Prior to the showing of the film, Ms. Kempner will give a brief pre-screening talk beginning at 4:30 p.m. The film, Rosenwald, tells the story of Julius Rosenwald,(1862 – 1932), President of Sears Roebuck and Company, and one of America’s great philanthropists. Rosenwald created the Rosenwald Fund in 1917 which promoted and supported the construction of schools for AfricanAmerican children. The Rosenwald schools built between 1917 and 1932 have attracted a great deal of interest since 2002, when the National Trust for Historic Preservation listed them as one of the Eleven Most Endangered Historic Places in the United States. In 2011, the National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded Rosenwald Schools “National Treasure” status due to their national significance – and threatened condition. One of Rosenwald’s favorite causes was the education of African-American children in which he was inspired by Booker T. Washington, President
of Tuskegee University, and a reknown educator and orator. Rosenwald, with guidance from Washington, initially provided money to build schools for African-American children in Alabama during a time when funding was inadequate for education of African-American children in the South. Rosenwald established the Julius Rosenwald Fund in 1917. From 1917 until Rosenwald’s death in 1932, the Rosenwald Fund contributed funds to build approximately 5300 schools for African-American children in 15 southern states. The Julius Rosenwald High School (formally the Northumberland County Training School) in Reedville is one of seven two-story schools built throughout the South between 1917 and 1932. The film is being shown free of charge. Donations to the Julius Rosenwald School Foundation of Northumberland County, Inc., a 501( c) (3) organization, dedicated to preserving the legacy and structure of the Julius Rosenwald High School in Beverlyville, VA., (just outside of Reedville), will be gratefully accepted in support of the school restoration project. For additional information, please contact Mary Jackson, mjackson34_2@msn.com (410-5985748) or Gail Haynie gail.haynie@yahoo. com (804-450-4402)
Join the staff of George Washington Birthplace National Monument in celebrating Washington’s 284th birthday
This President’s Day (February 15) you are invited to join the staff at a celebration of George Washington’s 284th birthday. Events include: 11:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.-- Living Historian James Cameron portrays John Robinson, a free 18th century African-American. Each program is approximately 45 minutes. 12:30 p.m.-- Flag-raising ceremony at the Visitor Center by the Cub Scouts and Webelos of Westmoreland County Pack 207. 1:00 p.m.—Birthday Party with cake and punch at the Log House Tea Room 2:00 p.m.—Musical performance by Kinda Celtic Special tours of the Memorial House will be given throughout the day. “Washington’s Birthday Celebration is the second in a series of special events the park has planned for the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service this year,” says Superintendent Melissa Cobern. “And for a second year, we’ll be hosting George’s party in the traditional seat of Birthplace hospitality, the historic Log House Tea Room.” Built by the Wakefield Memorial Association in the 1930s, the Log House Tea Room interior is a fine example of Colonial Revival and is only open to the public on special occasions. The park is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Admission to the park is always free and there is no charge for any of the Birthday Celebration events The Monument is located on Route 204, two miles off of Route 3, 38 miles east of Fredericksburg, VA and 11 miles west of Montross, VA. For more information about the park, call 804-224-1732 or on the web go to www.nps. gov/gewa, Facebook or Twitter. For more information about the National Park Service Centennial in 2016, visit www.FindYourPark.org.
Local Church Directory Peace Lutheran church
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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Rev. Peyton Wiltshire
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Foxes place 3rd in Conference 19 tourney later lost in the championship finals to the No. 1 seed. Kraig Johnson at 113 pounds, seeded second, finished third; he was defeated in the championship semifinals. In addition, Johnson was victorious in the consolation finals by pinning Andrew Nazarro (EV). 120 pound Teddy Buckley - seeded fourth, finished third. Buckley won in the consolation finals by defeating fifth seed Travis Gorham (EV); King George was fortunate that Eastern View upset third seed Joey Nigro (Chan) in the consolation semi-finals. Buckley did not match up well with Nigro. 126 pound Kolin Johnson, seeded second, finished first. He avenged an early season loss (0-4 in the Battle at the Bridge) to Jeffrey Sisk (Louisa) with a 4-3 decision. It was Kolin's second contest in his career against an opponent with 199 career wins; (last year he lost in overtime to Mountain View's Joshue Beltran). 132 pound Cody Murgas , seeded third, finished third. He won in the consolation finals by defeating Troy Pugh (Caroline) 7-2. 138 pound Mason Middleton. seeded fourth,
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Foxes wrestling staff While the Feb. 6 Conference 19 Wrestling Championship showcased Eastern View’s fifth consecutive conference/district championship, the King George High School Foxes placed third out of five teams. On Feb. 13, all 13 King George wrestlers, out of 14 weight classes will advance to the 4A West Regional tournament at Churchland High School, in Portsmouth, Va. It’s been a long journey for the Foxes wrestling program this season, but head coach Jeff Kraisser envisions a potential pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. “While taking a step back dualmeet wise (13-16), we took a step forward with a third place finish in the conference tournament,” Kraisser said. “We finished fifth last year.” Tournament results: The following King George wrestlers finished above their seed: 106 pound Kyle Knepshield, seeded second, finished seond, and won in the championship semifinals by pinning Gordon Unterbrink (Caroline). He
finished fourth. He lost in overtime in the consolation finals to Mason Morris (Louisa). 145 pound Ethan Indseth, unseeded, finished fourth. He won in the consolation semifinals by pinning Sabe Hodge (Courtland); he lost in the consolation finals by the No. 2 seed. 152 pound Kaleb Sabo, unseeded, finished fourth. 160 pound Ron Bell - seeded second, finished second. He won in the quarters by pinning Thomas Zeigenmyer (Chan). Bell won in the championship semifinals with a major decision over Keyshaun McRae (Caroline). Bell lost in the finals to the No. 1 seed. 170 pound Arturo Caldeira, seeded fourth, finished third. He won in the consolation finals by pinning Elijah Abernathy (Chan). 195 pound Brendan Dean, seeded fourth, finished fourth. He won in the consolation semifinals by pinning Angelo Novitski (Caroline). 220 pound Jordan Price, seeded fourth, finished fourth. 285 pound Preston Newman, seeded fourth, finished fourth.
Lucas enters Drifters 1,000 point club Leonard Banks
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Foxes grapplers took third at the Conference 19 tournament Feb. 6.
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Drifters’ junior forward Lamar Lucas had no idea that he needed only 2 points to enter the prestigious Drifter 1,000 point club. At the famed Colonial Beach Drifterdome, with 4:30 left in the first quarter in a Feb. 1 game, Lucas penetrated the Rappahannock Raider post with a layup. With a focus on winning, he asked the Drifters’ coaching staff not to tell him if he was getting close to 1,000 points. However, Lucas said Drifter head coach Jonathan Parker inspired him by doing just the opposite. “When I came into the game, coach told me that I needed to score 50 points to get in,” Lucas said. “Suddenly, after I scored my first basket, I was in shock.” In a twist of fate, Lucas’ entry into the 1,000-point club came on his birthday. In addition, Lucas is the 15th Drifter to enter the club, and with a year of eligibility left in his high school career, it is a certainty that he will onenday be on the list of local all-time scorers. Currently, he is the Fredericksburg area’s leading scorer with 325 points (25.0 per
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Standing between his proud parents, Lamar Lucas becomes the 15th Drifter male to enter the school’s 1,000-point club. game average). In the midst of a rebuilding process, Lucas continues to quietly lead by example. “All this kid does is lead—that’s his thing,” the Parker said. “On Saturdays and Sundays, he’s out on the field working out by himself to get to the next level, which is what I love about him.” A perennial all-conference player in both basketball and football, Lucas was named to the athletic honors list for the past two seasons. Drifters’ head football coach Jeremy Jack is well aware of the importance of Lucas to the Drifters’ foot-
ball program. “Lamar is an athlete that goes above and beyond trying to prepare himself physically” Jack said. “His commitment and dedication are par none to anyone.” Inspired by his former middle school physical education teacher and Colonial Beach sports icon Steve Swope, Lucas has the firm belief that there is nothing he cannot accomplish. “I have to give it to coach Swope,” Lucas said, “Ever since I was a kid he would always tell that I had something special. He said to work hard, and good things will come.”
An upset was within the Drifters grasp! During a 1A Conference-43 game Feb. 1 filled with momentum shifts, the top-seeded Rappahannock Raiders defeated the homestanding Drifters 67-65. An emotionally exhausted Raider head coach, Jonas Ankrom said after the game, “It was a sloppy game with lots of momentum shifts. They ‘[Drifters] hit some big shots, but I think we got … lucky our way. We made enough foul shots to win.” In the first quarter, the Drifters entered the game confident, leading the Raiders throughout the first five and a half minutes. However, with 2:44 left in the period the Raiders offense finally got on track. After Raider forward Ethan White tied the game on a fast-break layup, Lance Wheeler extended the Raiders lead to 12-9, completing a 9-2 run. Undaunted, Drifters small forward Avion Lyon closed out the quarter as he connected on two foul shots that cut the Raider lead to 15-11. With the crowd screaming on the edge of their seats, the Drifters opened the second quarter tying the game four times. The Raiders responded with Wheeler and White combining for 9 points, and a 34-28 Rappahannock lead. Lyon closed out the quarter with two foul shots,
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Foxes DJ Edelen positions for a layup against a Chancellor defender. cut the Raider deficit to four at 3430. Within the first three and a half minutes of the third quarter, the Drifters rallied with a 7-2 run to take a 37-36 lead. During the remaining seconds of the quarter, Raider guard, Davies Brooks cut the Drifter lead to 45-44 with a layup. The fourth quarter started and ended with footrace. With three players in foul trouble, and a 1-point
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Foxes play up to potential in 66-54 home victory Leonard Banks Sports editor The home-standing King George Foxes (4-5, 9-10) defeated Chancellor, 66-54 Feb. 7 during a conference varsity boys’ matchup. Elated with his team’s performance, Fox head coach Darren Berkley said, “Tonight we played better, and we looked like we had more energy and effort. We were more physical inside, and finished better.” Currently, the Foxes (fourth in the conference) are fighting for a third seed, with the hopes of hosting a playoff game. Throughout the season, the Foxes succumbed to a number of close games. “We were 10-13 last year, and after losing four starters, including three all-conference players, we could easily be 14-5,” Berkley said. In the first quarter, the Foxes rallied from a four-point deficit to eventually take a 12 tob 11 lead. However, in the second quarter, Chancellor’s Kevin Parks responded
with a 3-point basket that seemingly re-energized the Chargers. The basket led the visitors from the west on a 7-2 run. After several score exchanges, including a 7-0 run by King George, the Foxes closed out the first half with a Jalen Stepney layup — and a 27-24 halftime lead. The Foxes dominated the third quarter with Stepney and Divon Wright limiting 6 foot 6 inch center, E.J. Jenkins to 2 points from the field, and 1-11 at the foul line. Wright and Stepney combined for 8 points that led to a King George 10-point lead in the closing seconds of the period. In the final quarter, the Foxes smothered the Chargers with their patented blanket defense. Along with Chancellor center Yetur Matos fouling out, and Steven Jones directing floor traffic for King George, it was a simple matter of time before the clock ran out. Collectively, the Foxes played a complete game that included three players (Stepney 12 points, Nygel White 11 points, TJ Wells 11 points.
Foxes’ DJ Edelen positions for a layup against a Chancellor defender. Photo by Leonard Banks
At the point guard position, Steven Jones added 5 steals, 5 assists, and 6 points. The first round of the conference playoff will take place on Friday, with the higher seed hosting. The semifinal and final rounds will be held at Courtland. Datesfor the aforementioned rounds had not been set by presstime.
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During a conference battle Feb. 2 between the homestanding King George Foxes and the Courtland Cougars, shooting guard Kayla Demps delivered 17 points, including four 3-point buckets to give Courtland a 63-57 victory. Demps’ teammate and fellow senior, Sammi Woods added 18 points and a number of key rebounds during the contest. In addition, Kelsey Jones added 11 points for the Cougars. As for King George, three Foxes scored in double figures. Brianna Martin played a role in controlling the boards, while scoring 18 points. Halia Ellis and Megan Montague both scored 14 points during the matchup. In the first quarter, both teams battled for court supremacy with three ties. Prior to Ellis contributing cutting the Cougar lead to 1 point (2 foul shots, 1 jumper, 2 assists), Courtland forward Kelsey Jones nailed a buzzer-beating jumper giving the Cougars a 16-14 lead. The second quarter was reminiscent of the first, but the Cougars held a slight lead throughout the period. With less than 30 seconds left in the quarter, Ellis scored a short ranged jumper that cut the Cougar deficit to one point
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Brianna Martin stands poised to nab a rebound in the Foxes’ los to Courtland (26-25). However, Jones scored the final shot for Courtland, giving the Cougars a 28-25 lead going into halftime. With momentum and an air of confidence on their side, the Cougars literally ran away with the game in the third quarter. They began the quarter with a 7-0 run, and finished the final three minutes forcing the Foxes into midcourt turnovers that led to a 6-1 run. Woods contributed 8 points during the quarter for the Cougars.
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HalfMarathon set for Saturday Hard to believe that we’re half-way through winter and the seventh annual Half-Marathon on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail is coming up. The Friends of the trail are hoping for nice weather for the race on Feb. 20, but just in case the snow date is Feb. 27. The race organizer, Vic Culp of Race Timing Unlimited, announced that there are over 200 pre-entries, a record turn-out by far. Start time is 8 a.m. After the race, there is always have a bonfire in our accessible picnic area, and this year there will be Girl Scouts there with their fabulous cookies. Last year there were 156 runners and they all finished. The Friends hate to lose runners so they have a “sweep” bicyclist who follows the last runners just to make sure no one gets lost. And thanks to the great “hams” from the Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club, they have radio contact up and down the course keeping track of the runners as they pass. The course record is held by Joseph Murray of Fredericksburg at 1:19:02 set in 2013. The winner the next two years was Alex Heatherington from Vienna (Va.) in the identical time both years of 1:20:27. The women’s record is held by Kendra Goffredo of Arlington with a time of 1:28:51, also set in 2013. Last year’s women’s winner was King George’s own Alice Pallotti with a time of 1:37:58.
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Turkey group looking to boost number of women hunting Mark Fike
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has long been an advocate of getting youth and women involved in hunting and even fishing. I recall attending a number of events with my kids that NWTF sponsored that motivated the kids to hunt and fish while educating them about the outdoors. Virginia Women in the Outdoors Coordinator (WITO), Julie Abel, told me about a new initiative that is occurring this year that I thought was outstanding. During the week of April 16-23rd, which is during spring gobbler season, the state chapter of the NWTF is promoting a statewide, “Take a Woman Hunting Week”. The organization is hoping that current hunters will introduce women who have not hunted before to the outdoors and take them turkey hunting. I love almost all forms of hunting. Each has its own heart pounding moments that become etched permanently in your memory. For deer hunters it might be the moment a huge buck walks into range and stops. For me, it is when a deer simply materializes in front of me out of seemingly nowhere. For waterfowl hunters, the cup of the wings and glide into the spread is surely one of the priceless moments or possibly it is the hard charging retriever plowing through mud and water to bring back the bird. When it comes to spring gobbler hunting, the challenge can be incredible. While the birds are not notoriously smart, they have amazing eyesight. When a gobbler puffs up to what appears to be twice the size after being called to within 40 yards and begins to strut while stopping from time to time to let out a thunderous gobble right in your lap, it leaves you speechless and sometimes new hunters freeze up in awe. No amount of words can really, justifiably describe
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Above, a majestic turkey gobbler. At rught, Turkeys are challenging game to hunt, but hunters do have success. the experience. You have to see it, hear it and feel it yourself. Those of us that have hunted spring gobbler know exactly what I am saying. Therefore I am up to the challenge. I will be taking a young lady out at least once if not a few times this pcoming season to let them see for themselves. By May I guarantee we will have at least one more turkey hunting addict on our hands.
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Both the mentor and woman hunting during April 16th-23rd that reg-
ister for the event will be entered into a drawing for a shotgun. The lady hunter will receive a custom turkey box call to commemorate the hunt. Abel’s press release stated that the mentor has to be a Virginia licensed hunter and the woman hunting with them must have a valid Virginia hunting license and tags for big game as well. If this is a new venture for the lady, she can take advantage of the Apprentice license and try hunting first before taking the hunter education class to be sure it is a good fit for her inter-
ests. This Apprentice license is good for two years. All that are participating in the event must be Virginia residents. Other than the equipment (which many mentors will happily lend), and hunting licenses, all mentors and hunters are required to be or become NWTF, Women in the Outdoors members or Wheelin Sportsman members. Joining NWTF or its branches is easy. Contact your local chapter or go online at NWTF.org. Memberships cost $35 each which is used for the magazine subscription to Turkey
Country (a GREAT publication) and for conservation programs and hunting programs such as this one. To qualify for the gun drawing and box call, the registration must be completed prior to April 16th. The drawing will take place on May 15th at the Virginia State Chapter Board meeting. Winners will be notified by phone. The box calls are special order and will be placed once all registrations are processed. Expect to see your call in six weeks. Women do NOT need to have harvested a turkey to be in the running to win. They simply need to register and go hunt that week. For questions about this event or to register, please contact Sherwood Londeree at: bo.londeree@yahoo. com.
For information about the WITO program, contact the Virginia Women in the Outdoors Coordinator, Julie Abel at: 540-379-1965 OR email: JD71H@aol.com. NWTF is not responsible for providing hunters a place to hunt for this event. Participants are encouraged to share pictures and stories about their hunting experiences on our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ VirginiaWITO. Conservation fact: Events such as this are part of the NWTF’s “Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt.” mission. Hunters contribute approximately 80% of wildlife conservation through excise taxes on guns, ammunition and more. Be part of the solution to create a new hunter!
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This cabinet was a recent estate sale purchase in the Northern Neck. The wood is oak with a dark stain. Originally it was a Victrola, but the mechanism has been removed and discarded. Today the piece serves as a wine cellarette. The remaining great value of this item lies in its leaded glass doors. The removal of the Victrola mechanism would not be as acute had the parts been saved, but without them, the piece is largely a fragment, alHenry Lane though an attractive and Hull useful one. The color of the wood indicates that the finish is indeed original, but the absence of the top hood that covered the mechanism needs replacing by a solid wood surface. Creative re-use of former pieces is quite popular in the antiques market. In this case, the cabinet would have greater value in its original, untouched form, whereas at present it is neither fish nor fowl. Granted, not everyone collects old music instruments, but those who do want
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PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Colonial Beach Administrative Offices and the Public Works Department will be closed Monday, February 15, 2016 in observance of Presidents Day. Monday’s refuse collection will be picked up on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. The rest of the week will run on a normal pick-up schedule. The Administrative Offices and the Public Works Department will re-open normal working hours on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. As ordered by Kathleen Flanagan, Town Clerk. 2/10/2016
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804-224-9496 Office Now accepting applications for: 1 Bedroom Apartments & 2 Bedroom Townhomes. Call our office or stop by 343 12th Street #1 Colonial Beach, VA 22443 First Monday of every month 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. All other Mondays 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday 8:30 am -5:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. TTY:711 Equal Housing Opportunity • Handicapped Accessible This institution is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA On March 14, 2016, or as soon thereafter as papers can be prepared and filed, proceedings will be commenced by the County of King George, Virginia, under the authority of Section 58.1-3965 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, to sell, at a date and time to be announced, the following parcels for payment of delinquent real estate taxes: 1. BARCLAY, Raymond 2.83 acres, Parcel 6 of Barclay Estate, south side BARCLAY, Delores of S.R. 616; Tax Map 18-20F 17. LEHMAN, TRUSTEE, Bates D. 264.96 acres, east of James Madison Parkway; STEPHENSON, TRUSTEE, B. G. Tax Map 18-4 2. BROWN, Henry N. 0.258 acre, Improved, 13134 State Road; Tax Map 26-50W
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We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s Policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753.
C & H INVESTMENTS, BUILDER AND HOME IMPROVEMENTS, INCORPORATED
94.5713 acres, west side of Comorn Road; Tax Map 14-43
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CARPENTER, Robert Dean
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CASTLE MASTER HOMES, INC. Lot 1, Castle Creek Subdivision, Improved, 12051 Lynx Drive, Tax Map 25-6-1; AND Lot 2, Castle Creek Subdivision, Tax Map 25-6-2; AND Lot 7, Castle Creek Subdivision, Tax Map 25-6-7; AND Lot 10, Castle Creek Subdivision, Tax Map 25-6-10; AND Lot 11, Castle Creek Subdivision, Tax Map 25-6-11; AND Lot 12, Castle Creek Subdivision, Tax Map 25-6-12; AND Lot 13, Castle Creek Subdivision, Tax Map 25-6-13
BID NOTICE WESTMORELAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD The Westmoreland County School Board is seeking sealed bids for snow removal at 5 separate locations. Please submit separate bids for each location. 1-Cople Elementary School7114 Cople Hwy., Hague, VA 22469. 2-Montross Middle School-8884 Menokin Rd., Montross, VA 22520, 3-Washington District Elementary- 454 Oak Grove Rd., Colonial Beach, VA 22443, 4-Washington & Lee High School-16380 Kings Hwy., Montross, VA 22520, 5-Westmoreland School Board Office & Bus Garage-141 Opal Lane & 203 Opal Lane, Montross, VA 22520. Snow removal is to include: parking lots, bus loop, and all other paved areas (no sidewalks). Bid approval will be based upon inspection of snow removal equipment by a Westmoreland County Public Schools representative. Please submit your bid to the Westmoreland County School Board Office, 141 Opal Lane, Montross, VA 22520 by 5 p.m. on February 22, 2016. For additional information call 804-493-8018. 2/10/2016
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20 acres, west side of Passapatanzy Drive; Tax Map 12-23A
18. MALDONADO, Luis E. Alfaro
1.49 acres, east side of Pine Hill Road; Tax Map 26-110G
19. MILLER, Casandra L.
Lot 12, Sec. 1, Botts Farm Subdivision, Improved, 12219 Potts Lane; Tax Map 16B-5-12
20. MORTON LOT 149, LLC
Lot 149, Sec. 14, Presidential Lakes Subdivision; Tax Map 14B-1-149
21. POTOMAC HUNT CLUB
1.193 acres, Improved, 6566 Winston Place; Tax Map 23-53B
22. RIKA, L.L.C.
Lot 27, Sec. 6, Presidential Lakes Subdivision, Improved, 8008 Washington Drive; Tax Map 23A6-27
23. SCOTT, Annie B. SCOTT, Joanne CONWAY, Minnie Ann (Life Tenant)
0.4 acre, on Fletcher’s Chapel Road; Tax Map 21-20
24. SMITH, Willie T.
5.3074 acres, Improved, 8196 Pratt Drive; Tax Map 12A-7
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CURTIS, Betty Arlene
Lot 3, Sec. 2, Block K, Fairview Village; Tax Map 14A-9-K-3
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DILLON, Roby G. DILLON, Sierra S
Lot 4, Wolftrap, south side of Wolftrap Road; Tax Map 35-76B
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DVORSCAK, Paul J., Trustee in Lot 12, Sec. 4, Presidential Lakes Subdivision; Tax Liquidation for INDEPENDENT Map 23A-4-12 INVESTOR’S FOUNDATION, INC.
25. STITH, Shirley Louise YANCEY, Linda Renee WASHINGTON, Anita Marie WASHINGTON, JR., James H.
15 acres, east of Owens Drive off Dixon Lane; Tax Map 8-102A
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EASTERN VIRGINIA PROPERTIES, Lot 5, Blanton Subdivision; Tax Map 16-4-5 INC. dba CENTURY 21 BATTLEFIELD & RIDGEPOINT HOMES, INC.
26. TAYLOR, Joseph J.
10 acres (two parts), south side of Rosier’s Creek Lane; Tax Map 27-114
27. TEYHEN, Theresa C. (Estate)
0.411 acre, Improved, 11314 Ridge Road; Tax Map 25A-1-6
10. FARRAR, Aubrey Baron
7.46 acres, north side of S.R. 686; Tax Map 33-71
11. FRAZER, Virginia BARCLAY, Raymond
2.83 acres, Parcel 4 of Barclay Estate, south side of S.R. 616; Tax Map 18-20D
12. GARLAND, Jacqueline Lynn (Trustee) GARLAND, Candice Nicole
2.318 acres, Parcel H, south side of Grogan Lane; Tax Map 12-65D
13. HARVEY, Willard HARVEY, Christy
3 acres, east of Comorn Road; Tax Map 14-55G
14. JETT, Jacqueline L.
3.473 acres, Improved, 13045 Salem Church Road; Tax Map 40-11
15. K & R QUALITY HOMES TWO, LLC
2 acres, Parcel A, Oak Hill Subdivision; Tax Map 17-92D
16. KING, Laura E. KING, Arthur T. KING, Ida L.KING, George KING, Randolph, KING, Isaac W.
39.35 acres, part of Powhatan Farm, west of Millbank Road; Tax Map 32-15
28. THE FREE GOSPEL CHURCH OF 0.174 acre, Improved, 9021 Comorn Road; CHRIST RECREATIONAL Tax Map 23-56; AND 2 acres, east of Comorn ASSOCIATION, INC. Road; Tax Map 23-58 29. VASQUEZ, Nelson B.
Lot 310, Sec. 14, Presidential Lakes Subdivision; Tax Map 14B-1-310
30. WALTHALL, Theadore H. WALTHALL, Irma L.
Lot 108, Sec. 6, Oakland Park Subdivision, Improved, 1245 Garner Drive; Tax Map 21A-6-108
31. WEEDON, James Leroy WEEDON, Theresa A.
0.384 acres, Improved, 10209 Indiantown Road; Tax Map 24-148
32. YANCEY, Linda Renee
2.003 acres, south of Green Hill Lane; Tax Map 8-99A
The owner of any property listed above may redeem it at any time before the date of sale by paying all accumulated taxes, penalties, interest and costs thereon, including reasonable attorney’s fees set by the Court and the pro-rata costs of publication. The owner may contact Sands Anderson PC at 540-373-2504 for redemption amounts. Partial payment of delinquent taxes, penalties, reasonable attorneys’ fees, interest or costs shall not be sufficient to redeem the property, and shall not operate to suspend, invalidate or make moot any action for judicial sale. NOTE: This Notice is NOT an advertisement for a public auction. To receive notice of the public auction by mail or electronically, please send a written request to Sands Anderson PC at P.O. Box 907, Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907, or subscribe to our feed at http://vadelinquenttaxsale.com 2/10/2016
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Bridge: On schedule From page 1
ing, and other final work to tie in to Route 205. The project began with a price tag of $7.3 million, the VDOT fact sheet now puts the project cost at $8.1 million. Hannon said, “The project is currently over budget, due to changes in the project’s sheet piles. Final expenses will be calculated at the end of the project.” Built in 1930, the Mattox Creek Bridge is inspected annually. During an inspection in September 2013 the bridge was found to be structurally deficient. Hannon explained that “structurally deficient” means that there are elements of the bridge that need to be monitored and/or repaired. The fact that a bridge is rated “deficient” does not imply that it is likely to collapse, or that it is unsafe. The Mattox Creek project was staggered to be built after the completion of a $3.7 million bridge rehabilitation on Route 205 at the Tides Mill Stream. That bridge work was completed in March of 2013.
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The Mattox Creek bridge is located between Colonial Beach and Oak Grove on State Route 205. The bridge is a well-traveled by people traveling between Colonial Beach and Montross and is just outside of the large community of Placid Bay. The old bridge consisted of two 11-foot travel lanes and shoulders of varying widths. The replacement bridge will be considerably wider, with two 12-foot travel lanes and two 10-foot shoulders. When construction began on the bridge a traffic light was installed and remains to allow one lane alternating traffic flow for both directions. Hannon asked that motorists remain watchful for equipment and crews as the final stages of the bridge replacement get underway. “As we grow closer to the project’s end, there will be some brief single lane closures, with traffic directed by a flagging crew. Single lane closures may be needed when paving is underway, when the traffic signal equipment is removed, and when two-way traffic over the bridge is restored.” VDOT will issue traffic alerts to warn travelers in advance of the specific dates and times for any lane closures once this work is scheduled.
Jobs: Vineyard expands From page 1 Neck. McAulliffe added, “This project, with its capital investment, new jobs and strong commitment to sourcing locally, represents another economic win for the region. My administration is committed to fully employing our diverse agriculture industry, one of the Commonwealth’s greatest assets, to help build the new Virginia economy. ” First lady Dorothy McAuliffe, said “Connecting locally grown food with locally produced wines and ciders, along with craft beer and distilled spirits, represents a huge opportunity to further leverage Virginia’s culinary resources for tourism and economic impact.” Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Todd Haymore said, “Virginia wine sales are up by more 25
Center: Panel agrees to role From page 1
kitchen, improvements to the outdoor stage and work on the grounds to make it suitable for picnic and recreational events. The Colonial Beach Foundation feels the town government has a responsibility to help with the creation and maintenance of a community center. Fahrney was at the meeting to request the repairs be placed on the CIP. Planning Commission Chair Robin Schick said there is no one entity
Cards: Lovers love Valentines From page 1
Heritage Arts Center, which is located in the historic Rice's Hotel and features the work of more than 60 artists. "I wanted to make something small that people could buy," Janice said. Another artist at the Heritage Center, Sally Vinroot said, "We are all amazed at the success she has had with the cards." Janice takes it all in stride. "I have learned that my life is not about me," she said. "It's about other people and doing things to make them happy. Life is short, things happen and you realize what is important." In addition to carefully crafting the delightful handmade cards. Jan-
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The majority of the reconstruction of the bridge is complete, however more paving will be needed to widen State Route 205 at the approach’s to the bridge.
percent since 2010, and sales of Virginia cider increased more than 200 percent from 2014 to 2015. This expansion for Monroe Bay Vineyard represents another step forward for Virginia as we cement our reputation as key players in the nation’s wine and cider sectors,” Jerry W. Davis, Executive Director of the Northern Neck Planning District Commission said, “The Northern Neck Planning District Commission is delighted for the strong support of the Governor’s AFID Fund for a winery and cidery facility in Westmoreland County,” Davis has played a key role in both the Montross and Colonial Beach Revitalization projects funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The development is going to complement the two projects within the Northern Neck and will contribute to tourism as well as the goal of creating new jobs, two key requirements of the DHCD grant funding. Davis added, “The Northern Neck Economic Development Plan identifies small business growth and entrepreneurship as priorities for the region, along with
within Colonial Beach dedicated to parks and recreation, which is the entity that usually overseas community centers. However, Schick informed Fahrney that although they had not received an application from the Foundation to put these repairs on the CIP the commission added a community center in the CIP since it is listed in Comprehensive Plan. Fahrney admitted he was not aware of the latest edition of the CIP and was not knowledgeable in the application process. Public awareness is something the commission has been striving to improve. The commission has opened a Facebook page – search Colonial ice spends considerable time prowling junk and thrift shops looking for furniture she can restore and decorate. "I find things that are old and even a little decrepit and get them restored so I can decorate them and make something desirable," Janice said. Janice said she will have a special card this year for Warren, her Valentine. "I haven't decided what exactly. I get my ideas for cards from all kinds of places, something I have read or seen. I look at everything. Sometimes a song with generate an idea." And. she pointed out that one of her most popular Valenrine's cards was created after she recalled the song, "Heart of my Heart." I found myself thinking and singing that song until I came up with a card to match it." From Janice Stewart to residents of the Northern Neck: Happy Valentine's Day.
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Beach Planning Commission – and is looking into being included in the town’s website to provide updates on planning commission matters. Staff of the Planning and Zoning office are looking into Web space in order to use the town’s camera to live stream or record the planning commission meetings and make them accessible to the public. The draft copy of the CIP plan went through a final review by the planning commission at the Feb 4 meeting. The document clearly explains the purpose of the CIP. A brief overview discusses the role of the planning commission in conjunction with creating a CIP, how it is developed and it lists recommended
continued support of the tourism sector and products made in the Northern Neck. Small businesses such as Monroe Bay Vineyard continue the Northern Neck’s agricultural tradition, provide places of interest for visitors, and augment existing efforts to brand the Northern Neck as a heritage area.” Colonial Beach Town Manager Val Foulds said, “ The timing for the establishment of a tasting room so close to heart of downtown Colonial Beach is fortuitous. We look forward to opportunities for collaboration with the owner of Monroe Bay Vineyard.” According to a 2012 economic impact study, the Virginia wine industry employs more than 4,700 people and contributes almost $750 million to the Virginia economy on an annual basis. Nationwide, Virginia is in the top five states in number of wineries and wine grape production. In 2015, Virginia wine sales reached an all-time high of more than 524,000 cases, or nearly 6.3 million bottles. More than 1.6 million tourists visited Virginia wineries in 2015. improvements by the commission. The plan also lays out the qualifying criteria needed for a project to be placed on the CIP, in what order town departments review or add to the plan and a timeline for review each year. Once items are placed on the CIP by the commission it is up to the town council to decide which projects are going to be funded in the following fiscal year. Everything in the CIP must go through a public hearing process before both the commission and the council approve it. In the case of the community center, the Foundation is not the only group interested in creating a com-
Since the beginning of the McAuliffe administration, 587 economic development deals have been closed in Virginia with more than $9.8 billion in capital investment, which is more than any previous governor in the first 24 months in office. However this is the first economic development announcement in Westmoreland County during Governor McAuliffe’s administration and the first Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development facility grant announcement for the county. Senator Richard H. Stuart (R- Montross) commented, “This is a very exciting opportunity for Westmoreland County.” Delegate Margaret B. Ransone (R – Kinsale) added, “I’m pleased that the AFID fund could help support the important and growing wine and cider industries in the Northern Neck. The partnership between Monroe Bay Vineyards and Westmoreland County encourages economic development, and I look forward to this initiative and its future success.”
munity center. Colonial Beach School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Newman has expressed a desire to open the school for community activities, however this has been expressed to the town council and not discussed at planning commission meetings. Council members have also expressed an interest in a community center since the old elementary school campus on Douglas Avenue was dissolved and students were moved to the First Street high school campus. The old elementary campus provided an outdoor court for basketball, which many community youths used when school was not in session.
The buildings have been removed and the property is slated to be marketed. Proceeds will go towards the building of a new elementary school at the First Street campus. Both the Foundation and the planning commission feel the old Douglas Avenue campus would be put to better use if a community center were built there. It is unclear if a formal recommendation has been made to the council on this matter. The CIP will go through a public hearing at the planning commission level before being forwarded to the council. Once at the council level it will be reviewed before holding a second public hearing prior to being published.
Legislation to let companies keep fracking ingredients secret gets District 28 Sen. Stuart’s vote in Richmond Phyllis Cook One of two bills moving through committees of the state’s General Assembly session that would keep fracking fluid ingredients secret is moving ahead to a full committee of the senate. Last Tuesday, subcommittee chairman Senator Richard Stuart, whose 28th District seat includes portions of King George and Westmoreland counties, was the deciding vote, 4-3, in favor of Senate Bill 706 to exclude disclosure of ingredients used by gas and oil drillers under a proposed exemption to the state’s Freedom of Information Act. “I was alerted to the submittal of the bill Saturday morning. This bill regarding fracking was submitted after the deadline for submission at the General Assembly,” King George Board of Supervisors Chairperson Ruby Brabo said at board meeting Feb. 2. “It’s alarming it’s been slipped in under the radar and seems to be being railroaded through.” Fracking is the current method of drilling for natural gas by high-pressure injection of fracking fluid chemicals and large amounts of water through a pipe into rock formations thousands of feet underground, creating cracks in ancient shale beds to allow the extraction of natural gas. Fracking is taking place in other areas of Vir-
ginia. But the state intends to tighten its regulations for this area, the “Tidewater,” which includes the localities in the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula and others further south, due to proximity to the environmentally sensitive Chesapeake Bay and also because the Taylorsville Basin aquifer is the major source of water for the entire region. More than 84,000 acres have been leased by drillers in five counties in the Taylorsville Basin shale deposit, including more than 10,000 in King George and nearly 14,000 in Westmoreland, along with 40,000 in Caroline, 13,000 in Essex and 6,000 in King & Queen counties. The Department of Mines Minerals & Energy’s pending regulation amendments for Tidewater would require public disclosure of all ingredients used in any hydraulic fracturing operations, including those for which trade secret protection is requested. Senate Bill 706 and its companion House Bill 1389 would create a special “trade secret” exception to FOIA to allow companies to conceal the chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process. County attorney Eric Gregory updated the board of supervisors on Feb. 2 as requested by Brabo. “The concern is, as part of the regulatory advisory panel process, one of the main recommen-
dations the industry agreed with through their participation, was to disclose those ingredients in compliance with the DMME regulations and those regulations would be amended to supply that disclosure,” Gregory said. “Our shared concern is this is some kind of an end run to try to get around that.” Gregory said the DMME regulations are merely pending and have not been finalized, with numerous stakeholders holding off on action in deference to the DMME regulatory process. That includes King George, which last September held public hearings on strengthening its land use ordinance and tightening language in its Comprehensive Plan in regard to drilling. “And now, without any prior notice, these bills were filed and we have had to respond to that,” Gregory said. But Brabo said input by Gregory, herself and other organizations and local officials, so far have had no effect on Stuart’s voting for the driller’s exemption. “Despite recognizing the position of King George, he still voted in favor of the bill. As we move forward and it is presented in full committee, feel free, each one of you, to send him an email and let him know, cause obviously Eric’s meeting at 8 a.m. this morning and my phone call at 10:30 a.m. wasn’t enough for him to understand King George county opposes the bill.”
Three arrested after series of break-ins in region Richard Leggitt
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Two King George residents have been arrested in connection with a series of break-ins in the region, according to the King George Sheriff ’s Office. The King George pair and a man from Fredericksburg were charged after the trio was arrested Jan. 27 during a burglary in Spotsylvania County. King George Sheriff ’s Spokeswoman Sgt. Kecia Wharton said
Kristin Brewer, 24, and James Purks, 23, of King George have been charged in Spotsylvania and Hanover counties in connection with break-ins. Thomas Nicolau, 26, of Fredericksburg has also been charged in connection with the Spotsylvania and Hanover crimes. Spotsylvania authorities have charged the suspects with mutiple counts of breaking and entering, grand larceny and conspiracy. The
trio is also facing charges in King George, Stafford and Westmoreland counties. Wharton said they have been connected to at least four recent burglaries in King George. The arrests were the result of a joint investigation by the sheriff ’s offices in King George, Westmoreland, Hanover and Spotsylvania counties as well as the Virginia State Police, the Naval Criminal Investigation Service and the
Fredericksburg Police Department. “The success of this investigation exemplifies the importance of maintaining effective partnerships with other law enforcement agencies,” King George Sheriff Steve Dempsey said. “Three individuals who committed serious crimes across several jurisdictions are in custody thanks to this collaborative effort.”