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Volume 40, Number 14

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The ospreys are back in N Neck Richard Leggitt Thousands of osprey arrived back in the Northern Neck last week, returning to their nests along the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers after completing their non-stop annual migration from as far away as Brazil.

The return of the ospreys each year is the final sign that spring has officially arrived.

The annual round trip migration of the ospreys and their long flight to and from South America has been tracked tracked by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for several years in an effort to help the public have a better understanding of the traveling raptors. The CBF places tracking devices on ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay region so it can monitor osprey migration patterns.

The Northern Neck and the Chesapeake Bay region has one of the largest concentrations of ospreys in the world, although the magnificent birds can be found as far away as Australia, Siberia and the Red Sea. Ospreys can be found on all continents except Antarctica.

Fish make up 99 percent of the ospreys’ diet and they are very effective fishers. They hunt by diving to the water from as high as 100 feet. Their talons allow them to pluck a fish from the water and then rotate it it flight to reduce wind resistance. They are the only bird with this capability.

Their only competitor for food in the Northern Neck and Chesapeake Bay region is the bald eagle. Eagles will swoop down on an osprey in flight and force it to drop a fish that it has caught. The eagle will then steal the fish in midair.

The osprey, also known as a sea hawk or fish hawk in some regions, has plumage that is dark brown and white. Ospreys only weigh about four pounds, but they have a 6-foot wing span. They can be seen daily See Osprey, page 8

Linda Farneth

Photo by Richard Lefitt

Ospreys in a nest ion pilings in tho Potomac River. The migratory raptors return to the are every spring.

Md voters will decide fate of Riverboat in referendum in fall Linda Farneth

Colonial Beach Mayor Mike Ham announced at the close of the March 24 council meeting that he testified before the Maryland House of Delegates Ways and Means Committee expressing the council's support for Maryland House Bill 647.

Ham said, “There is currently a bill in the Maryland House and the Maryland Senate authorizing video monitoring terminals in the Riverboat.”

MHB 647 “Authorizes a video lottery operation license to be awarded for a maximum of 1,500 video lottery terminals on a vessel at a specified area within Charles County.

VLT and table game proceeds from

Heroin, fentanyl struggle vexes law officers Westmoreland County Sheriff C. O. Balderson said that, through the Tri-County Drug Task Force, Westmoreland County Sheriff ’s Office narcotics detectives conducted an undercover operation that has resulted in the arrest of 5 individuals from all over the region and 11 indictments.

Arrests began during the fourth week in March and ended March 29, Balderson said.

Four of the suspects were scheduled for their first court appearance April 1 in Westmoreland County Circuit Court. Derrick A Elseth Jr., 21, of Warsaw was scheduled to have his first court appearance April 4in Richmond County Circuit Court.

Elseth is charged with one count of distribution of a Schedule 1 or 2 controlled substance namely fentanyl. Elseth is being held on a $5,000. secured bond.

Kristen E. Griffin, 25, of Colonial

Beach has been charged with one count of distribution and one count of conspiring to distribute a Schedule 1 or 2 controlled substance namely heroin and fentanyl. She is currently being held in lieu of $2,000 bail.

William A. Shanklin, 55, of King George is charged with one count of distribution and one count of conspiring to distribute a Schedule 1 or 2 controlled substance, heroin and fentanyl. Shanklin has two prior convictions of each. He is being held without bond.

Casey D. Tibbs, 31, of Colonial Beach is charged with one count of distribution of a Schedule 1 or 2 controlled substance, namely heroin and fentanyl. Tibbs is being held on a $3,500. secured bond.

Dylan W. Tyler, 18, of Montross has been charged with one count of distribution of an imitation Schedule 1 or 2 controlled substance namely heroin. He is also being charged See Drugs, page 8

Some Gave All Ride scheduled May 22 Richard Leggitt

the Charles County facility are to be distributed to the Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge Fund.”

Ham explained that under Maryland law the Riverboat in Colonial Beach is legally recognized as a vessel docked on a wharf.

Ham said he testified at the hearing on March 8, “I told them I thought it would be a good addition for both sides of the River. [Potomac] Maryland will make out good on it and I think it will bring a lot to Colonial Beach. It would give us something going on year-round.”

If the bill passes the Maryland House and Senate, it would have to go through a Maryland statewide

The 10th Annual Some Gave All Motorcycle Ride has been scheduled for May 22 with endof-the-ride festivities at King George High School. The ride honors the fallen warriors of the Iraq war including Sgt. Nick Mason of King George, a member of the Army National Guard who was killed on Dec. 31, 2004, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

"Taking part in the first Some Gave All ride on May 26, 2007, we had no idea that we would now be preparing for the 10th Annual Frazier/Mason Some Gave All Memorial Motorcycle Ride," said Mason's father, King George Circuit Judge Vic Mason.

"We continue to be amazed

See Riverboat, page 8

See Ride, page 8

Photo by Richard Leggitt

Bikers and military vehicles participated in last years’s ride.

Wittman helps volunteers celebrate contributions Dahlgren base B-Gate turn he was named a Life Member of the Linda Farneth lane to get state funding VAVRS.

Photo by Linda Farneth

U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman speaks to members of the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad.

U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman joined first responders to recognize local contributions.

“Our volunteers are the backbone of our communities,” Wittman (RVa., 1st) said. “The commitment you've made to your community is quite significant.”

Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad hosted a luncheon March 20 in Colonial Beach to honor the first recipients receiving Life Membership in District 10 of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads.

The nights master of ceremonies, Kevin Dillard was one of the new members inducted. For the past 10 years, Kevin Dillard has served as Administrative Chief of Chancellor Volunteer Fire & Rescue, an organization that he joined 41 years ago. He's worked with LifeCare Medical Transports for 22 years and with Fredericksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad for 41 years. In 1998,

Dillard said, the Life Membership District was created last year.

“We decided that anyone within the district that is currently a life member of the State Association they would automatically be inducted into the membership.”

This year six new members were chosen to join. “Life Membership denotes the highest level of service and commitment to the EMS mission,” said CBVRS Chief, Wesley Melson, “These men and women are well-respected role models in their hometown rescue squads and they are so deserving of this special designation.”

District 10 includes the cities, towns and counties of Caroline, Colonial Beach, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, Fredericksburg, Greene, King George, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, Page, Prince William, Rappahannock

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King George County will get a turn lane extension on northbound U.S. 301 into B-Gate at the Dahlgren Naval Base.

But when it will be constructed is yet to be decided by the state.

The county’s application last September to the Virginia Department of Transportation to fund the turn lane extension project made the first cut in a new funding program.

60 percent of the design/engineering has already been completed by the transportation department at a cost of $122,603, with the remaining project cost estimated at $555,000.

The project will extend the existing turn lane on US 301 at Route 614 to create one continuous turn lane from north of Commerce Drive, adding about 1,000 feet to reconstruct existing pavement, adding paved shoulder and re-striping.

See CBVRS, page 8

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A decision on when it will receive funding will be made by the Commonwealth Transportation Board, expected during its two-day meeting in midJune.

In the meantime, members of the state transportation board are holding spring meetings across the state to take comments from the public on this project and all scored projects recommended for funding.

The meeting in this region will be at 5:30 p.m. May 10 at Germanna Community College Center for Workforce & Community Education, 10000 Germanna Point Drive in Fredericksburg.

The King George project is in the mix for prioritization along with 286 othSee Base, page 8

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Base, new facility are boon to entire Northern Neck region The U.S. Navy base in Dahlgren supports national security all over the globe, and it supports the local economy as well.

On a beautiful day at the base last month, dignitaries from the Navy and Congress joined hundreds of workers in the Fleet Ballistic Missile program to break ground on a new $22 million facility that will house offices and laboratories for the Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile program for the Navy.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) told the crowd that, besides serving the country’s warfighters with up-to-date technology for weapons and support systems, the base is an integral part of

the community.

“I first came to Dahlgren when I was Lieutenant Governor,” Kaine said in his remarks before the gold-painted shovels were deployed at the ceremony.

“There was a [Base Realignment and Closure Commission) round, and I came here to learn about the facilities and programs so I could be an advocate for them. Nine thousand people pass through these gates every day. It’s huge part of the regional economy.”

Kaine touted the benefits of the new Missile Support Facility building to the Navy, with 300 SLBM program researchers and administrators housed in the new facility, improving coopera-

tion among offices and consolidating a number of other facilities.

But, Kaine said, the ability of the SLBM program to provide security for the country – the program improves technology for sea-launched intercontinental ballistic Trident II missiles – is currently hampered by budget concerns tied to the “sequester” budget caps imposed by the Republican Congress in 2011. Kaine said the OhioClass Replacement program is being stalled by the sequester limits, which also are not responsive to a changing global climate.

“Snce 2011, we’ve had North Korea making bellicose actions, Russia mak-

ing bellicose avtions, nonstate terror, the Middle East ...” There is a lot happening in the world that wasn’t happening in 2011, and we need to be able to respond.”

Kaine said, “Let’s have a budget based on our priorities, instead of trimming our priorities to match our budget.”

U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va., 1st) noted that the entire shipbuilding budget for the navy is $16 billion, while each replacement submarine for the aging Ohio Class ships now in service will cost $6 billion.

“You can understand that the sound that you hear will not be a target blowing up, but will be the sound of that

tral site for volunteers to come sign up to help? 6. How come no one came from the county to check on the tornado victims until Saturday afternoon? 7. Why doesn’t Westmoreland County have an “Emergency Management” facebook page like Essex County does to help inform the public?

I feel that Westmoreland County let the ball drop on this emergency and it greatly concerns me how obviously unprepared Westmoreland County is. I would say that Westmoreland County should meet with Essex County and see how their emergency plan is set up and then the “powers that be” in the county need to get on the ball to be more prepared.

Sincerely, Wanda L. Fones Westmoreland County

that he thought he was good looking drew an immense amount of laughter from the tornado victims - which we needed. Fisher couldn’t remind us enough times that he’s a “Baptist Preacher”. Well if you act like it, you won’t have to feel like you need to tell people. There’s an old saying “just because you sit in a garage, it doesn’t make you a car”. Someone asked him if he opened his church to tornado victims. He had no response. I asked Fisher and Norm Rasavi (Westmoreland county administrator and board member) if they would donate just one year of their Board of Supervisors salary to tornado victims. Neither Darrel Fisher nor Norm Rasavi made a sound. Darryl kept saying that they were sorry the residents didn’t feel like the county had done enough and that the board had learned some lessons. Oh boy, I’m sure that made people feel better. Both Darryl’s and Norm’s words clearly carry value to the residents here. “Actions speak louder than words”. Darryl and Norm’s “lack of appropriate action” scream loudly.

Darryl Fisher and Norm Rasavi are paid by our taxes. And Darryl feels like he actually did something by driving around passing out business cards? He even said he couldn’t get to a house because his car could not get passed the downed trees. It made me wonder if he could have climbed over those trees to get to his own house or his business (or would he have just drove away...having given it his best effort). Norm Rasavi told me and my husband that the night of the tornado he was “at home making important phone calls”. Hey Norm, who did you call?

I don’t think you were calling to get someone to check on us or the trailer next door that had a tree dividing it in half. But, I’m sure glad you were home safe and warm and dry - not like some Westmoreland county residents who were outside in the dark in the pouring down rain trying to survive. And mistakenly believing you were doing your paid job - calling the Red Cross for example? Instead, Delegate Margaret Randsone told me herself that “Norm Rasavi turned down help for Westmoreland County saying we had no injuries and no damage.” I guess he just meant at HIS house and Darrel’s house. What is Norm trying to hide by refusing our county help when we were obviously hit by a tornado?

Please answer us Norm. I know Darryl and the county attorney would not let you talk at the board meeting, but you are an American, you have the right to free speech. I’m sure any newspaper around here would gladly print your answers.

I will pay for an ad for your answers if you need that kind of help.

Is there some reason we don’t know about that would clear it up? Just tell us.

We deserve an answer. This is America.

Stand up and tell the truth like I did.

Kathy Jones (Mrs. C. T. Jones) Westmoreland County resident

budget blowing up,” Wittman said.

He said an alternative source of funding, the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund, was defeated in Congress last year, but that legislation will be filed this year to fully fund the submarine replacement program.

U.S. Navy Capt. Brian R. Durant, the commanding officer of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Noted that the history of the Dahlgren base shows its ability to adapt to new circumstances and new technologies to improve Navy weapons systems.

He said the first test of a Polaris missile from a submarine in the 1960s

spurred communication from the commander of the vessel: “Polaris from the deep to target. Perfect.”

Succes like that, Durant said, is the legacy of the Dahlgren base, and the mantle its personnel inherit from past generations.

Vice Adm. Terry J. Benedict, commander o the Navy’s strategic Systems Programs, said the new facility has been a long time coming.

“Benedict noted that the SLBM program recently celebrate 60 years in operation.

“Our program of record takes us to 2084,” Benedict said. “We have 68 years still to go.”

Letters to the Editor Dear Colonial Beach Lions Club Supporters, Colonial Beach Lions Club District 24-A, Region V, Zone 2 made the difficult decision to turn in our Charter as of December 31, 2015.

Our membership has continued to decrease over the last ten years to the point that we are no longer able to continue our efforts to help the community we have served for over sixty years. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all of you for your many generous contributions over the years. Because of your support we were able to provide eye exams, glasses, hearing aids, cataract surgery, and behind the scenes support to families in need. Many thanks for all you have done for the Colonial Beach Lions Club and for our community.

Sincerely, Mitzi Hall Saffos President Dear Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors, I am writing this letter in regards to the tornado on Wednesday night, February 24, 2016 that struck the Mt. Holly area where my widowed, 77year old mother lives and did extensive damage to her home, her yard and all her outside buildings. It also did extensive damage to her neighbor’s dwellings and the surrounding area. My family went down to the area on Wednesday night after the tornado to get my mother out of her house and out of danger. We had to crawl over electrical lines with flashlights to get to her. There were many people that were forced out of their homes on the night of the tornado (in the Mt. Holly area and the area

by Galilee Baptist Church) and an emergency shelter was not even set up.

We came back to her house early Thursday morning and worked continuously all day Thursday, Friday and half a day Saturday. At this time, there were electrical lines hanging in the area and of course, no electricity or water. During this time, not one person from the county (a County Board Supervisor, Sheriff or Deputy, Emergency personnel) came by to check on anyone, or to offer bottled water or food or to assist in any way.

If you don’t remember, the days following the tornado were cold and very windy so we had to take breaks and sit in our heated cars to warm up. Every time I got in the car, I turned on the local radio station hoping to hear of some updates from Westmoreland County on shelters or assistance but there was not a word.

Essex County had updates every time I turned on the radio – they had shelters set up, places to shower and had a donation center set up and a volunteer station set up by the next day – but not a word from Westmoreland County the entire time. We worked at my mother’s house, getting trees cut up and getting trees off of her outside buildings, putting tarp on her roof where her shingles had blown off and trying to clean up all the debris and glass from her home

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and broken windows. A few days later we were told of some local private businesses and churches that had started taking up donations for the victims, but again, – that was days after the incident and again – not one person came to let us know or broadcast on the radio to let us know there were private donation sites.

After I left my mother’s home on Saturday afternoon, Jeff Beasley and a FEMA representative came to check on the damage – almost three days after the tornado. I was told that the county was supposed to do a full evaluation of the damage to send to the state and federal agencies for affected residents to possibly qualify for assistance. If this visit was considered a full evaluation – they were days late because by the time they visited, my family pulled together to get a tree removal service in there and worked days cleaning up her land and putting tarps on her roof.

If family had not been around to help my mother, she obviously would not have received any assistance from the county.

I called Social Services on Monday morning and asked if there was any type of help for the tornado victims and I was told “No, there was nothing available from the county”. They did tell me they would take my name and number because there were some private residents that wanted to help and make donations and they would get my name to them. To this day, I have never received a phone call back.

If the county government doesn’t think this tornado was an “emergency”, then you are sadly mistaken.

You should have come to Mt. Holly and seen the devastation that hit that area; you should have ridden down Route 3 near Galilee Baptist Church and looked at the damage on both sides of the road. You should have been at the hospital that night to see Westmoreland County residents in the emergency room. Maybe you should have seen the trailer, which was a home to three people, behind Galilee Baptist Church, that was reduced to a pile of rubble when the tornado hit it. Maybe you should have seen the trailer on Route 3 that was sliced in two by a massive tree. My hope would have been that the government of Westmoreland County would have come together and jumped into action to put measures in place to help the victims --- THEIR CITIZENS! The county should have also visited the affected areas to check in on the residents – all county officials!

My questions to the supervisors/ county are: 1. Why was this disaster treated like it was “no big deal”?

2. How come an emergency shelter was not set up for the people that were forced out of their homes that night? 3. How come the county did not immediately set up a donation site and advertise it and get the word out to the county citizens? 4. How come bottled water and non-perishable food was not distributed to the victims of the tornado? 5. How come the county did not offer a cen-

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Open Letter to Westmoreland Board and residents: The effects of the 2-24-16 tornado will be newsworthy for a long time. It is certainly affecting Westmoreland county residents in many ways - physically, emotionally, financially, spiritually, etc. People are still injured. People still can’t live in their homes due to tornado damage. People’s basic needs are not being met. People are going into debt due to the tornado, even people who had excellent insurance. The stressful coordinating between repairs and insurance and debris removal and tree removal and choosing legitimate workers is overwhelming for people to deal with. All this on top of the fact that “A TORNADO HIT OUR PROPERTY”. Some of us were inside our homes when the tornado hit our homes. It’s almost unfathomable. I’m hearing about people scamming insurance companies right now claiming tornado damage when they didn’t have any.

Also there are scammers trying to get the items and money being collected by county residents for tornado victims! It’s unreal to me that there are people like that - predators and vultures taking advantage of one of the most difficult times in people’s lives. They have no soul, no heart, no compassion, and no empathy for suffering human beings. And yet, they are probably sleeping better than all the tornado victims. Yes, neighbors are helping neighbors. And tornado victims are helping each other. Some churches are helping... But all the counties around here are still asking me “Why didn’t Westmoreland County get help?” And “where is the help for Westmoreland County?”

At the March 14th Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors meeting, the tornado victims and family members were not taken seriously.

The chairman Darryl Fisher made jokes to try to distract from the real topic (such as saying he wasn’t as good looking now as he was in high school...). Not only is that a sample of his inappropriate and immature responses to a serious topic, it really shows his “character” or “lack of character”. But at least his comment

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Meet your teacher Jeneane Connolly, Potomac E;ementary School, fourth grade, reading, math, social studies Question: What made you decide to become a teacher?

Answer: I have always wanted to be a teacher ever since I was young when I would play “school” with my sisters. My dad was a teacher as well and he inspired me.

Q: What do you love most about teaching?

A: Seeing the kids get that “a-ha” moment. I also love teaching Virginia studies history.

Q: What are the best and worst things about teaching children in the grade you teach?

A: The best thing is that they are old enough to have great discussions about things. The bad thing about teaching kids at this age is they grow up too fast and have a hard time adjusting to be more independent.

Q: What is one thing you wish the world knew about teaching?

A: It’s not easy, and teachers do the best they can with the resources they are given.

Q: What do you do on your summer vacation?

A: Go to the Outer Banks and spend time with my daughter, Faith.

Q: If you could change one thing about teaching today, what would it be?

A: No testing, and the availability of more technology and resources to make teaching more fun.

Q: If you could assign one book for everyone to read, what would it be and why?

A: “George Washington Socks” It’s a great fourth-grade book with a mixture of adventure and history.

Q: What’s the funniest thing that’s ever happened in your classroom?

A: When an experiment went wrong and exploded on me! It was with baking soda and vinegar.

Q: How can parents help you teach their children?

A: Read every night with their child. The more they read, the better students they become.

Q: When you’re not teaching, what do you like to do?

A: I like to do crafts, read books, see movies, and hang out with friends.

Saturday, April 9

Regular meeting of the Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical and Historical Society of Virginia to be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Essex County Public Library, 117 North Church Lane (Rt. 17), Tappahannock, Virginia.

The discussion will include basic first steps to take and resources to use to ensure that one’s research is accurate, complete and well-documented. A question and answer period will follow. All persons who are interested in AfricanAmerican genealogy and history are invited to attend. For further information about this meeting or about MPAAGHS visit mpaagenealogicalsociety.org or call 804-758-5163.

Monday, April 11

NN Audobon Society to sponsor a Bird Walk at Beaverdam Park near Gloucester Court House.. Call Frank Schaff at 804462-0084.to let him know that you are coming in case the walk is cancelled. For additional information and activities, visit www. northernneckaudubon.org.

8th Annual “Virtual” Candlelight Vigil. Light a candle whereever you are and post a picture or video. Donations welcome to the Westmoreland Victim Witness Program. Event in loving memory of Paul Cross & anyone affected by violent crime of any kind. katherinejcross@gmail.com or call (804) 363-8587.

Tuesday, April 12

Rappahannock Astronomy Club reaches for the stars Enjoy views of the Moon and the night sky at Caledon with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club.

Free star party, Caledon State Park, Sat Apr 9 7:30 PM Weather permitting.

Check http://www.raclub.org/ for event status and info or call 540-663-3861

Regular meeting for Triad enthusiasts. 1 p.m. at the KG Sheriff ’s office. Topic: Vacation Scams.

Free & open to the public.

Thursday, April 14

Women & Girls Self Defense Class. 6 p.m. NNOTE CHANGE: Class will be held at the Westmoreland Sheriff ’s office. Free Class. contact katherinejcross@gmail. com if interested.

Saturday, April 16

2016 Season Opening Heathsville Farmers’ Market, Earth Day Celebration, Wine Tasting & Quilt Show & Sale. Events start at 9 a.m. at Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. For more information, visit www.RHHTFoundationinc.org, e-mail info@ rhhtfoundationinc.org, or call 804580-3377. For information about the Earth Day 5K and Tot Trot, visit www.RunNNK.org.

Casino Night Fundraiser to benefit Boys & Girls Club in Kilmarnock. $50pp includes food, drink, casino games & “horse racing.” At the Boys & Girls Club Activities Center. Call (804) 435-9696 or email igrimm@ bgcnn.com.

Mot her-D aug hter-L adiesTe a fundraiser for the CB Downtown Organization. For tickets & info visit colonialbeachfoundation.org or by calling 804-224-6007. Ticket prices: Ages

3 to 12: $ 10/person - 13 and up: $20/ person. The tea will be held at the Community Center located at 717 Marshall Ave.

First Baptist Church Ambar has a Power Night program @ Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. If you need something from the Lord, come to the service, because God wants to answer your need says Bishop Frye.

9469 Caledon Road, KG. Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will celebrate Pastor Dr. Eddie Nelson’s and Sis Doris Nelson’s 17th Anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10. The guest preacher will be the Bishop James Flowers, Pastor of the Shining Star Freewill Baptist Church in Seat Pleasant, MD. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m.

9294 James Madison Pkwy, KG. st. mary’s episcopal church invites you to come out and “Shake Your Groove Thing” on April 23, 2016 at their fundraiser Dance. 3-6 p.m. Col. Beach Community Center. DR.E.V.Rockem

will be playing all the greatest hits.

Food catered by Bill Hall. Wine & a special signature cocktail on site.

Proceeds to benefit the St. Mary’s Free Community Lunch outreach.

Call (804) 892-2456 for tickets. mars hill to hold a Youth Conference on Saturday, April 9 from 5-9 p.m.

Free concert, food, fun for all Teens (youth ages 12 and up). Guest speaker Bob Watts. Guest band, 3D Salvation. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. carmel united methodist church Annual Pancake Breakfast. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, apple sauce, coffee/tea/orange juice. 7:3010:30 a.m. April 23, 2016. Carry out available. All proceeds to the needy.

Tickets at the door. The church is in Kinsale, VA. dugan246@verizon. net.

Saturday, April 23

Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at Carmel UMC in Kinsale, VA. 7:30- 10:30 a.m. Carry out available. Menu includes pancakes, sausae, apple sauce, coffee/tea/orange juice. All proceeds to the needy.

Tickets at the door. dugan246@verizon.net

Sunday, April 24

6th Annual Moss Free Clinic 5k Run/Walk. Race Starts and Finishes at the Moss Free Clinic, 1301 Sam Perry Blvd and is held on a USATF certified course. Race begins at 8:30 sharp. $25/person by April 8th to guarantee a t-shirt. Price goes up to $30 after April 8th. Online registration : http://racetimingunlimited. org/R/MC/Info.aspx. The Lloyd F. Moss free clinic, a nonprofit, community based, volunteer-driven organization has been committed to providing access to quality health care services to low-income, uninsured area residents for over 22years.

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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.

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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.

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COME VISIT US • ALL ARE WELCOME

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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.

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436

(804) 443-4168

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Rev. Irving Woolfolk, Jr.

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Tabernacle Baptist Church

Dr. Sherman Davis, Pastor 10640 Kings Hwy King George, VA 22485 www.tabernaclebaptistkg.org 540-775-7188 7748 Leedstown Rd., Oak Grove, VA 22443 (804) 224-0418 • ourlittlezion.org

We invite you to gather together with us!

Sunday School - 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m.

Pastor Earl T. Howerton Jr.

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.

Dave Bentz, Pastor

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

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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

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

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

Sundays @ 8:30 a.m.

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Davion Hutt sets the bar for William & Mary track Leonard Banks Sports editor In the fall of 2012 Davion Hutt decided to step outside the box and test his track skills as a member of the King George High School indoor track team. His decision paid off.

Since that moment in time, the William & Mary sophomore has risen from anonymity to being the top sprinter in the Colonial Athletic Assocaition conference. On Friday and Saturday, during the 51st Colonial Relays in Williamsburg, Hutt finished first in the 100 meter and 11th in the 200-meter dash, with personal best times of 10.74 and 21.68 respectively. Hutt’s historic feat was the first time since 1974 that a Tribe athletes has finished first in the 100 meters.

Prior to the Colonial Relays, Hutt quali-

fied for the IC4A Championships in both 100 and 200 meters with times of 10.74 and 21.89. The 100-meter time of 10.74 was the fifth fastest time in Tribe history since 1992.

Hutt’s 200-meter 21.68 finish placed him in the top 10 list of all time Tribe runners, with Mike Fratkin holding the outdoor record (20.8, 1968).

Hutt is accustomed to the spotlight. In fact, during his brief high school track & field career, Hutt quickly established himself as a dominant sprinter in area sports.

Not only was he the Free-Lance Star Indoor Athlete of the Year, but he also qualified for All-State in his junior year, and took fourth in the 100-meter dash for All-State outdoor honors in his senior year. In addition, he also won the VHSL State Indoor Championship in the 55-meter dash.

He was a perennial Regional and Conference champion, during both his junior and senior seasons.

As for his collegiate accomplishments, Hutt continues to raise the bar on indoor and outdoor Tribe track & field competition. In light of his recent success at the Tribe Invitational, he was named CAA Track Athlete of the Week. During the Invitational, Hutt opened with a time of 10.89 (15th best in Tribe history) in the 100-meter preliminaries, which earned him a top seed in the finals. Later in the competition, Hutt qualified in for the IC4A Championships with first place qualifying times in both 100-meter and 200-meter events.

Next on Hutt’s track & field agenda is the Mason Spring Invitational, at George Mason University, on April 9.

Blue Crabs kick off 2016 baseball season Leonard Banks Sports editor April 21 marks the official opening of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball season. The Blue Crabs will host the Lancaster Barnstormers for three consecutive days, with the final day ending in a doubleheader. However, the family friendly member of the Freedom Division of the Atlantic League ( and independent league, not affiliated with Major League Baseball) will delight their fan corps with a number of events throughout the season.

Now in their ninth season, the Blue Crabs will use the theme Home Grown Opening Day to kick off a litany of festivities. The theme is a salute to Southern Maryland’s agriculture and farm traditions.

On April 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Crustacean Nation USA or the Blue Crabs fan base will host the annual St. Charles Running Festival. With distance races covering 10 miles, 5 kilometers, and a kid’s fun run, kids and adults alike will test their stamina at the home of the Blue Crabs, Regency Furniture Stadium. Proceeds will be donated to the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center.

Fans who have an interest in watching aspiring Blue Crab players try out, can watch them during the week from 10 a.m. to noon. Fans who think they have the skills to play the sport can register before April 9.

The registration fee is $45 dollars.

Starting at 1 p.m. fans can watch or participate in the third annual Crustacean Nation Softball Faceoff.

Fans will test athletic prowess under the watchful eyes of the Blue Crabs coaching staff. In addition, fans will receive 4 tickets to Home Grown opening night. Registration is $35, and proceeds will benefit the Pinch Fund.

Throughout the course of the events on April 9, Donald Quade and Donvan Farrell from Drivin Muzzy, as well as Phillip Parsons and Brandi Lynne Wrightman of Last Call will provide musical entertainment.

Small kids will be thrilled for free fun filled day of activities at the Kid’s Park. Team mascot Pinch and members of the Blue Crabs will be on hand to provide autographs. Also, season’s tickets will be available, which will feature Hearing Professionals’ Silver Slugger Packages, Chick-Fil-A Backfin Buddies Memberships, and individual tickets.

Celebrity notables that will delight the entire family include: Opening Weekend, Inflatamaniacs, April 22; Orioles Night, former Orioles shortstop Mike Bordick, May 21; Capitals Night, Comcast Sportsnet’s Simply Sensational Play-by-Play analyst Joe Beninati, June 25; Wrestling Night, WWE and TNA professional wrestler, Mickie James, July 22; Nationals

William & Mary Tribe sophomore and King George High School alumni, Davion Hutt, left, made history during the 51st Colonial Relays, as he finished 1st in the 100 meter and 11th in the 200-meter dash with personal best times of 10.74 and 21.68 respectively.

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W&L softball splits games Richard Leggitt

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Blue Crabs mascot Pinch of ready for the season, which starts April 21.

The Washington & Lee Eagles softball team won one and lost one as they headed into their spring break last week.

Coach John Cottom's scrappy but inexperienced team returns to action this week against Middlesex.

The Eagles, 2-2 for the season, walloped Charles City 26 to 0 on March 23 but then lost the following day 15 to 5 to a tough Bruton team. Freshman pitcher Ann Carter Harding continues to pace the young team this season.

"A.C. Harding continued her dominance on the mound against Charles City," said Cottom. "The freshman almost had a perfect game. Harding allowed one walk in the mercy rule-shortened game. She had 12 strikeouts on the day."

Cottom said Megan Squires, Emma Oliver, Tania Dorange, Jenny Broglin, Alondra Anderson, Diamond Covington, Jahania Remington all had hits in

the Charles City game.

"Veronica Wyszynski had multiple hits in the game," Cottom said. "Wyszynski and Harding lead the team in stolen bases with six each and Harding also lead the team in runs scored," Cottom said. In the Charles City game, Wyszynski, Dorange and Harding had insidethe-park home runs for the Eagles.

The following day, however, the tables turned on W&L. Although Washington & Lee had a 3 to 2 lead early, Bruton pounded the Eagles as the game continued and ultimately won 15 to 5.

"It was tough loss for our inexperienced team," said Cottom. "Our inexperience caused mental lapses and throwing errors." A.C. Harding had a strong game at the plate and on the mound in the loss, Cottom said.

The team's next game is April 7 at home versus Middlesex at 5 p.m. Then the softball team plays away against Caroline on April 8 and at home against Charles City on April 12.

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Unique Antiques celebrates six years in King George Phyllis Cook

Unique Antiques celebrated its sixth anniversary April 2 with discounts at most of the 150 individual shops inside the 25,000-square-foot store on the west side of U.S. 301 in King George.

The shops contain a wide variety of antiques and collectibles, including furniture, glassware, china, mirrors, decorative items, jewelry, fossils, and unique items of all types and of various vintages.

Page Boone of Culpeper purchased a set of teacups and saucers in ‘flow blue,’ a type made in Europe from about 1830 to 1900, with deep blue imprints on white ceramic, resulting in finished pieces having a slightly smeared design.

She was pleased with her purchase. As a child, Boone said she remembered her mother having some

similar pieces. This was her first time at Unique Antiques, saying she came because a co-worker told her about the anniversary sale. “I will come back,” Boone said.

King George resident Mary Lou Cumberland was also happy with her purchase of decorative items, including a small wreath and some candles.

This wasn’t her first time at Unique Antiques. “I like to look around,” Cumberland said, with a twinkle in her eye. She had also considered a furniture purchase. “I found a table once. But when I came back, it was gone.”

That illustrates the brisk turnover of inventory, with more and different items to provide regular customers with new variety each visit.

Store owner Vicky Enos was on hand near the front of the store and delighted with the numerous browsers and buyers. “There are a lot of

people in here,” Enos said.

“Sometimes, they all seem to want to pay at the same time.” But the line moved briskly with several cashiers on hand to keep buyers happy.

“If it wasn’t for my wonderful staff, I could never keep this place up,” Enos said.

By 3 p.m. the store had surpassed its sales record set at last year’s anniversary sale, with three hours left to go. Enos said the store has annual sales of over $1 million.

Unique Antiques is open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., accepting cash, checks, Visa and MasterCard.

It also holds ‘outside sales’ on the second Saturdays of each month, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendors with anything to sell may reserve a space for $20 and keep all their profits.

The next Outside Sale is April 16 at Unique Antiques, 9600 James Madison Parkway; call 540-625-2006.

Town of Montross creates draft mural ordinance set for public hearing April 26 Linda Farneth

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1 Ten Mart has opened in the location of the former Dutch’s Mart, 9501 Dahlgren Road, in King George, at the intersection with Indiantown Road. Dutch’s was in business for 37 years until it closed last year. Now co-owners Makwich Jafri and Chaudry Lateef have taken over, according to the store manager, Syed Hassan. The store opened on April 1, with shelves and coolers fully stocked, and some final installation to finish up at the back corner for a coffee bar. The convenience store/gas station is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. six days a week, and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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The $500,000 revitalization grant awarded to Montross by the Department of Housing and Community Development last year sparked a number of murals to be added in town.

In order to ensure murals are not used as signs the Montross Town Council tasked the Planning Commission with creating a draft mural ordinance.

The Montross Town Council accepted recommendations from the planning commission at their March 22 meeting. The ordinance must go through a public hearing and then a council vote before it becomes law.

The public hearing will be held the night of the regular council meeting which is set for 7 p.m. April 26.

The objectives, of the draft ordinance are to encourage the design of private murals for public display that promote or enhance the character of the town, differentiate between signs, graffiti and murals and prevent visual expression that may be offensive, is of a political nature or is derogatory.

The draft ordinance defines a mural as a picture, especially a large one, painted directly on a wall or ceiling or a large photograph or canvas attached directly to a wall.

Two types of murals are identified in the ordinance, both are described as original one-of-a-kind, unique designs or representations. Type 1 does not contain promotional or commercial advertising painted or drawn on the wall.

Type 2 contains limited references to the establishment, product or service provided on the site where the mural is located.

If passed the ordinance will require citizens who wish to create a mural on their property to apply for a determination from officials

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Artists Melanie Stimmell and Anat Ronen created many of the murals in Montross during the revitalization work last year. committee, to be a sign will be subwhether the mural fits into type 1 continue installing their mural. or type 2. The mural design will If the mural is determined to be ject to regulations under the sign be reviewed by the towns zoning a type 2 mural, changes will be rec- ordinance. The applicant will be readministrator or forwarded to the ommended. However the ordinance quired to submit to a sign review.

The previous description is only mural review committee. The mural does state that if any symbols, works review committee will be appointed or graphics referencing products or meant as a brief description of the by the town council to consist of the services are limited in scope and proposed draft mural ordinance. town manager/zoning administra- dominance these items may be per- Citizens interested in making comments at the public hearing should mitted. tor and two business owners.

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Youth Day: A missed encounter with the Three Stooges Mark Fike

I had the honor of accompanying my daughter and niece in the turkey woods on youth day this year.

The night before our hunt the weather did not look promising at all.

In fact, as I sat looking at the most up to date weather report I could find around 10 p.m., I decided that sleeping in would a good probability and a later start was also likely. However, after rolling around all night and thinking about what I could do to deliver a phenomenal experience for the young huntresses, I decided to quit fighting the bed around 5 a.m. and take another look at the weather to see how bad things were going to be. The rain looked like it might hold off long enough to squeeze a quick morning hunt in so I rallied the troops and started throwing my gear into a pile. After unsuccessfully searching for the pair of hearing aids I have that actually do hear turkey gobbles, I gave up and told my two young ladies they would serve as my ears. Then we stepped into the then drizzly dawn morning. A few calls were made at the house without any takers so we piled into the truck as the rain began to beat down a bit harder.

We did some running and gunning in search of a loudmouthed and foolish Tom. For those of you not stricken with the turkey hunting virus, that means we ran from one place to another trying to find a bird that would answer our lovesick calls.

The first stop produced nothing but damp clothes. The second stop made for some stretched out legs from walking quite a bit and clothes that were beginning to get wet. My new mouth call was broke in quite well at that point. The rain did not slack

off much but we forged ahead to two more spots. At the last spot we saw a lone turkey in a small field but as we called, we received not the first reply.

Turkeys can be so rude sometimes, or perhaps they are smart. We did see a deer and a few minutes later a lone jennie, or hen, was spotted high tailing it for the opposite end of the property. It was probably the bird we had seen in the field.

At that point the rain was coming down steadily, so I made the executive decision to run back to the house, or as it is now called, turkey camp. Stuff is scattered all over the place and until the season is over, there will be no time between two jobs, getting the garden in, other chores, and turkey season to even think about picking much up. My neice was wise enough to eat breakfast before our hunt, so my daughter and I whipped up some fresh eggs, deer sausage and shoveled it down.

My next order of business was to check out the National Wild Turkey Federation Virginia Chapter’s website and get the details on the youth day contest. Youth that took a picture in the field holding a sign that read “#rise and fly” were entered in a drawing for a youth shotgun. The picture had to be posted on Facebook. I also peered intently at the weather page and Dopplar to determine when the rain would let up.

Two hours later the rain did let up, and my spirits rose with it. We began round number two. The first place we stopped to call, we again got zero replies. However, just as I was going to step into the truck, I let loose a few loud yelps on the mouth call and a thunderous reply echoed back from where we had just come from. Three pair of eyes grew big and we frantically pulled our gear back

Outdoor Report Mark and Kayleena Fike Fishing continues to be quite good despite the up and down weather.

Gobblers were in the woods and fields and many youth were out last weekend to try to bag their bird.

While reports are trickling in at my deadline the excitement is surely in the air.

Rappahannock River—Ken’s Tackle in Spotsylvania (540-898-1011) reported that the shad are being caught in town again. Try their small shad spoons with a bit of colored hair on them as dressing. Nice sized striper (CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY) are still being caught on cut shad, bucktails, sassy shads and large minnows. Some of the nicest white perch

out of the truck and fast walked to a hillside trail above where the turkey had sounded off. The late Buddy Fines was a great turkey hunter and he once told me that calling a bird uphill is much easier than trying to get one to come downhill. I had thought long and hard about that and realized that I had indeed never shot a bird coming downhill but had taken many, many woodland birds as they climbed uphill. So, we set up on the hillside peering down to the end of the logging trail at the bottom. I positioned my daughter to cover the right flank and directed my neice to a large tree along the overgrown road.

I propped up behind her about ten feet. Once we were sitting tight, I let out a soft yelp. With no answer coming back I yelped much louder and followed it with a lousy gobble. The old boy fired right back at me, but he was further away than I wanted to hear. We gave it a few minutes and I hit the call again loudly. The immediate reply was much closer. My mask concealed my grin. We had a chance!

Glancing at my daughter to the right and then encouraging my neice to my front, I called again. The reply came back even closer. The communication continued with the bird getting so close I just knew he was nearly within range.

“Flick your safety off and prop up the gun,” I hissed at my neice. She had never taken a gobbler and I knew any movement would blow the deal.

A few more calls ramped up the excitement. I just knew that one of the girls was going to put a bird in the fridge! Then, 55 yards out, I saw a bright red head and neck straining to look our way. He gobbled and moved to the right. Hoping he would move uphill and come to one of the girls I gave a soft cluck. I could hear his

feet in the leaves even though they were damp! Amazingly, two more gobblers appeared following the first one. They all began moving right and ended up in front of my daughter but slightly out of range. I could see the lead bird fan out and wheel around.

For whatever reason they walked off. I was stunned. Then some very loud noise was made by the adjoining landowner. The noise continued and I figured the hunt was over. In fact, I went to my daughter and said as much. She admonished me to try calling again. When I did, the birds gobbled back, leaving me precious little time to scurry back to my spot and plop down.

Within a minute the The Stooges, as we called them, ambled on by us just out of range again but gobbling back to my calls and ignoring the noise coming from the adjoining landowner. However, they kept walking. The copper color on the tail feathers was reflecting the warm spring sunlight. The tan edges of the outer feathers slid through the trees as the three bright heads eased off away from us, gobbling back to my calls each time. No amount of calling or “putting” could stop them. It was as if they had no clue we were up the hill or perhaps they were just showing off and could care less. On one hand, we thought they were rather dumb, but on the other hand they did live to gobble another day!

While we never closed the deal on any birds on youth day, we did have fun. Seeing those three large gobblers slip by us twice was exciting. Watching their bright red heads stretch out as they gobbled and fanned us, ratcheted up the heart pounding pulse in our throats too. My eyes caught the sway of three large, ponytails or beards, hanging from the

chest of the Toms. The birds were big and certainly not Jakes or immature birds. While I was a bit disappointed that I could not coax the old boys in range for the girls to get a shot, I knew that they had a great time and I

was pleased that we at least got to see three mature birds. I hope hunters that took a youth out had a hunt as least as good as ours. The girls are pumped up and were already planning the next trip!

Ken’s has heard about or seen have been caught in town as well. Catfish are in the mix taking whatever bait they can steal.

Potomac River—The bass report is that the fish are being caught on a falling tide near the emerging weedline. Ring perch are in the growing weeds and can be caught on small minnows or tiny spoons or grubs on jigs. Anyone can catch catfish if they find the ledges or drop offs.

Ponds Ponds were decent for crappie us-

ing minnows on the warmer days but slower on the cool days. Sunfish were biting well on nightcrawlers and bass were also on the prowl hitting minnows, small spinnerbaits and jerkbaits. Look for crappie to be spawning in the weeds. Bass will be next followed by bream.

Lake Anna anglers checking into Fish Tales are finding crappie in the shallows. Pick up some John Deere green grubs and hit the weedlines for the speckled perch. Now is peak time! The largemouth bass are hitting

in the shallows under 6 feet in depth.

Spinnerbaits with a gold blade and scale pattern in the best. The uplake North Anna section is very productive now. Striper are all over the lake but key spots include Stubbs Bridge, the mouth of Christopher Run, and Dike 3. Hit the striper early and late.

Mott’s Run reported that the crappie bite is picking up around the piers and beaverhuts. Use minnows or trout magnets. Some decent sized channel catfish are hitting worms and minnows now. Look for the

crappie, bass and bream bite to really ramp up over the next few weeks.

Calendar April 9th-May 1st—Spring gobbler season. ½ hour before sunrise to noon. 1 gobbler per day.

April 16th—Youth fishing day at the trout pond. Old Cossey Pond in Fredericksburg will be stocked by VDGIF and the event is hosted by VDGIF. All youth under 16 are welcome to come register and fish from 9-1. Registration will begin at 8.

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Explore Caledon State Park’s spring programs – get outdoors!

Phyllis Cook Looking for somewhere to go to enjoy the spring weather?

Caledon State Park in King George County has 10 hiking trails and four multi-use trails open year-round for visitors to walk or bike through environmentally sensitive marshlands and picturesque wooded areas of the park.

The park is a serene location on 2,579 acres of old growth forest along the Potomac River.

It’s the summer home to one of the largest concentrations of American bald eagles on the East Coast.

A visitor center with bald eagle exhibits is located near the parking lot and there are two picnic areas, a picnic shelter, and restrooms available.

Caledon was a state ‘natural area’ for decades following the 1972 donation to the state by Mrs. Ann Hopewell Smoot in memory of her late husband, Lewis E. Smoot. It became a state park in 2012.

Caledon State Park also offers numerous family-friendly activities spring through the fall, including hayrides, campfires, fossils programs and plant-identification hikes.

The parking area for Caledon State Park is at 11617 Caledon Road (Route 218).

Parking is $3.00 on weekdays and $4 on weekend visits.

Some events require advance reservations; call 540-663-3861.

Below are some programs offered in the two weeks of April.

To see the complete season

HELP WANTED Could You Use A Little Bit Of Help? House Cleaning, Landscaping and Even Pet Sitting… We offer a variety of services. Save 15% off first service, Business/Residential. The Hanna Group, LLC. “Kris” (804) 761-4426. 4/6p Drivers: LOCAL, Home Nightly! Fredericksburg openings. Great Pay & Benefits! 1yr CDL-A with flatbed/van exp. Estenson Logistics. Apply: www. goelc.com - 1-866-3369642. 4/13p Fox Towne Adult Day Care Center is now hiring for part time RN’s, CNA and Medical Technician also Volunteers are needed.

schedule, go online: <http:// www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ caledon#general_information> BIRDING 101: Noon-1:30 p.m.

April 9. Meet at the Visitors Center to learn the basics of bird watching and get to know some of the park’s most popular bird species with a trip through the park. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them.

Contact the park office for reservations, $3 per person or $8 per family.

STAR PARTIES ON THE LAWN: Begins 30 minutes after sunset April 9. Meet on the front field near the picnic shelter. Learn about the night sky with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club. Look through one of the members’ telescopes or bring your own. Note- If the weather forecast calls for cloudy or overcast conditions, call the park to make sure the program is still being offered, 540663-3861. Free event.

PREDATOR VS. PREY: 10 to11 a.m. April 10. Meet at the Visitors Center to learn how each animal has its own unique place in the food chain and discuss the special adaptations that certain animals have to help hunt, or hide from each other.

Free event.

GEOCACHING 101: 2 to 4 p.m.

April 10. Meet at the Visitors Center for a high tech global scavenger hunt.

Use a hand held Global Positioning System to find hidden containers in the park. GPS units provided. Call for more information and to make the required reservations. $3 per person or $8 per family.

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9 p.m. April 15. Meet at the Visitors Center. The park comes alive at night with Owls, Coyotes, Foxes, and many others. Take a ride on the hay wagon as we go out calling for these animals. Spaces are limited, so please call 540-663-3861 to make your reservations. $3 per person or $8 per family.

EAGLE TOURS: 10 a.m. to noon April 16. Meet at the Visitors Center.

The tour begins with a brief talk on the biology and history of the bald eagle and why so many can be found at Caledon. At the river, watch eagles as they soar and perch over the shoreline. Call for more information and to make the required reservations. $3 per person or $8 per family.

SPIES ON THE POTOMAC: 2 to 4 p.m. April 16. Meet at the Visitors Center. The American Civil War brought great hardship and personal trials to the region. Personal convictions and the will to survive drove ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Hear the stories of some local citizens making their way through the war and learn about the plot to kidnap President Lincoln. Call for more information and to make the required reservations. $3 per person or $8 per family.

RAPTORS RULE: Noon to 2 p.m.

April 17. Meet at the Visitors Center. Learn about the raptor species of Caledon why they rule the food chain, which adaptations have made them masters of the sky.

A short talk is followed by a ride down to Jones Pond. $3 per person or $8 per family.

Caledon State Park is one of the region’s most beautiful natural areas, with plenty of spring events fro the whole family.

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Cats and kittens for adoption. Many different colors and ages. All fixed with rabies shot. See pics at westmoreland. petfinder.org. For more information call Wendy 804-224-1079 Animals Available For Adoption. The Animal We l f a r e L e a g u e h a s dogs and cats available for adoption. For more information please call 804-435-0822, 804-4356320. Hours Monday, Wed., & Friday. 10 a.m.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS # 04262016-1400 KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA PROPERTY REASSESSMENT SERVICES Proposals due April 26, 2016 by 2:00 pm More info at: www.king-george.va.us or www.eva.org King George County is an Equal Opportunity Employer 4/6/2016

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 8137 Hoover Drive, King George, VA 22485 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated December 20, 2007, and recorded at Instrument Number 20071221000193270 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for King George County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $240,255.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at 9483 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485 on: May 2, 2016 at 12:30 PM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of All that certain lot or parcel of real estate, together with all improvements thereon and all rights and privileges thereto appurtenant, lying and being in Potomac Magisterial District, King George County, Virginia, designated as Lot 14, Section 7, Presidential Lakes Subdivision, as shown and described on plats prepared by Elliott & Associates of record in Plat Book 6, Pages 111-115, which plat was revised in March, 1973, with configuration changes on Lots 13, 14 & 15, and with Lots 16, 17 & 18 being made into a park, and re-recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 8, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia., and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $20,000.00, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, in cash or cashier’s check payable to the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE will be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee’s fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the seller’s attorneys at settlement, a fee of $445.00 for review of the settlement documents.

Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding.

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Dolgencorp, LLC will trade exact location ________________________________________________________________ where business [Full name(s) of owner(s):] name as recorded with the State Corporation Commission. If association or tax-exempt private club,

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Virginia 22485 King George (county) Dollar

General Store # 12458 (state) (zip + 4) to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC)

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10586 Tinsbloom Lane type(s) ofMill license(s) ____________________________________________________________________________________ (exact street address where business will trade)

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NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted toABC no later than 30 days from the King George 22485 publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections Virginia should be____________ registered at ______________________________________________________ ____________ www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200. (county) (state) (zip + 4) The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC)

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Robert Stephenson & Larry Gatta, Jr., Managing Members of LLC ____________________________________________________________________________________ (name and title of owner/partner/officer authorizing advertisement)

Restore Health Rehabilitation is growing! * We are looking for: Licensed Nurses: LPN & RN’s and for hospitality oriented staff to work at our new short stay rehabilitation facility.

Restore Health Rehabilitation is a modern rehab facility, from expert personnel in medical and rehabilitation disciplines to advanced technologies and equipment.

If you are an experienced professional in the field of hospitality services, short stay rehabilitation, sub-acute care - we want to talk to youBenefits - Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401k and more (240) 448-2000 4615 Einstein Place White Plains, MD 20695 (Cross street - Billingsly Way & Charles Pkwy) NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

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2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) THE PROPOSED 2016 CIP IS A SUBSTANTIAL REVISION AND INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THE CIP. MAJOR CHANGES TO THE CIP ARE: THE OVERALL STRUCTURE OF THE PLAN HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE PRIORITY AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPOSED PLANS. SOME OF THE MAJOR CHANGES CONCERNING EACH DEPARTMENT INCLUDE: THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S PREVIOUS REQUEST OF VEHICLE REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE TO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WAS REMOVED. THE ADDITION OF A NEW POLICE STATION WAS ADDED TO THE CIP. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR OXYGEN BOTTLES AND A TRAFFIC SIGNAL DIVERTER WAS REMOVED. THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS WERE ADDED: RENOVATIONS TO THE FIRE HOUSE INCLUDING A NEW ROOF AND A NEW ENGINE PUMP. THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ADDED THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: HAWTHORNE STREET AND WASHINGTON AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS. THE PARKS AND RECREATION SECTION OF THE PREVIOUS CIP WAS CONSOLIDATED INTO “COMMUNITY CENTER WITH PARKS AND REC DEPT., PUBLIC PROGRAMS, PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS”. A NEW ADMINISTRATION SECTION WAS ADDED WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: REMODEL TOWN CENTER MEETING ROOM AND REPLACE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT. THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SECTION ADDED THE FOLLOWING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: 6 NEW BUSES AS WELL AS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING HIGH SCHOOL AND OUTDOOR INFRASTRUCTURE. THE PUBLIC WORKS SECTION ADDED THE FOLLOWING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: NEW BOARDWALK PUBLIC RESTROOMS AND A TAYLOR STREET PERMEABLE PAVER PARKING LOT AND EXTENSION. ORDINANCE NO. 673 ORDINANCE NO. 673 VACATES AND ABANDONS AN UNDEVELOPED ALLEY/UNOPENED RIGHT OF WAY EXTENDING OFF OF DOUGLAS AVENUE PURSUANT TO VA CODE § 15.2-2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 674 ORDINANCE NO. 674 AMENDS THE COLONIAL BEACH TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 5, “BEACHES, WATERWAYS, BOARDWALK, PARKS, RECREATIONAL AREAS AND FACILITIES,” BY DELETING ARTICLE II, “CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PIERS OR WHARVES AND SHORELINE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS ON TOWN PROPERTY” IN ITS ENTIRETY. ORDINANCE NO. 675

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF KING GEORGE COUNTY IN RE: ESTATE OF JACK ERYL TOWNSEND Case No. CWF140052-00

CUP 01-2016

NOTICE OF TAKING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS AT THE REQUEST of Gregory E. Wine, Executor of the Estate of Jack Eryl Townsend, and pursuant to Va. Code Sec. 64.2-550, I have fixed April 20, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. as the time, and my office located at 9362 Kings Highway, King George, Virginia 22485, as the place, for receiving proof of debts and demands against the Estate of Jack Eryl Townsend.

SUSAN S. WILLIAMS Assistant Commissioner of Accounts Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia

4/6/2016

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s Policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-8530.

Toll free call (888) 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753.

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FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosenberg & Associates, LLC (Attorney for the Secured Party) 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301-907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

The Town of Colonial Beach Town Council will hold a public hearings on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Colonial Beach Town Center, located at 22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia, on the following:

ORDINANCE NO. 675 AMENDS THE COLONIAL BEACH TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 15, “NUISANCES,” BY COMPLETELY REWRITING, CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW, ARTICLE II, “DISPOSAL OF TRASH,” SEC. 15-11, “TRASH, GARBAGE AND REFUSE PROHIBITED,” SEC. 12-12, “AUTHORITY TO REMOVE TRASH,” AND SEC. 15-13, “DISPOSAL OF TRASH AND GARBAGE.” ORDINANCE NO. 675 IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VA CODE § 15.2-901.

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THE COLONIAL BEACH SCHOOL BOARD HAS APPLIED FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO CONSTRUCT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON THE NORTHEASTERN SIDE OF 100 FIRST STREET (3A2-3-P) LOCATED BESIDE THE CURRENT COLONIAL BEACH HIGH SCHOOL. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED RESIDENTIAL GENERAL (R-2).

RESOLUTION #17-16, AMENDMENT OF FY 2015 – 2016 BUDGET RESOLUTION #17-16 AMENDS THE CURRENT BUDGET, SO AS TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GENERAL FUND AND TO THE SCHOOL BOARD. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT IS $8,963,022.30 WHICH EXCEEDS ONE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL EXPENDITURES SHOWN IN THE CURRENTLY ADOPTED BUDGET ($17,333,446). THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT REPRESENTS PROCEEDS FROM A VPSA 2015C BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,963,022.30 TO THE GENERAL FUND OF WHICH $8,737,368.24 WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. IF APPROVED, THE TOWN’S TOTAL AMENDED BUDGET WOULD BE $26,296,468.30 AND THE SCHOOL BOARD’S PORTION OF THE BUDGET WOULD INCREASE FROM $7,743,537 TO $16,480,905.24.

SALE OF TOWN OWNED PARCEL B ON 5TH STREET CURTLAND AND MELINDA FIELDS HAVE REQUESTED TO PURCHASE TOWN OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER 3A3-1-8C-B ON 5TH STREET IN THE TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH LOCATED BETWEEN BEACH AVENUE AND MEYERS AVENUE FOR THE CURRENT APPRAISED VALUE. THE PARCEL IS APPROXIMATELY 7.5 FEET WIDE AND 50 FEET LONG. A complete copy of the Capital Improvement Plan, Ordinance No. 673, Ordinance No. 674, Ordinance No. 675, Resolution #17-16 and any and all information related to CUP 01-2016 and the sale of Parcel 3A3-1-8C-B on 5th Street, may be obtained from the Town of Colonial Beach at 315 Douglas Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anyone with a disability who requires assistance in order to participate in the public hearing is asked to contact Kathy Flanagan prior to the public hearing so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

By Order of the Colonial Beach Town Council 4/6/2016

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Ride: Help vets with fundraiser From page 1

at the support and the impact that people tell us that this event has on the community," Mason said. "We are fortunate to be able to serve as a gateway in the area’s interminable support for local disabled veterans and their families."

"To date we have been able to provide over a quarter of a million dollars in assistance for clothing, uniforms, housing, transportation, education, travel expenses for the McGuire VMAC Wheelchair Team to the Wheelchair Olympics and other support to them and their families," Mason said.

The ride will begin at Spotsylvania High School with check-in and registration and a preride ceremony. In addition to Nick Mason, the ride also honors Marine Sgt. Joshua Frazier of Spotsylvania who was killed in Iraq on February 7, 2007. Proceeds from the event will go to support local wounded warriors and veterans.

The caravan of hundreds of motorcycles will hit the road on May 22nd at 11 a.m. with a law enforcement escort and will arrive at King George High School around

Ospreys: They’re back!

From page 1

along the waterfront areas of King George and Westmoreland counties to the delight of area residents watching them catch fish or build their stick nests.

Many residents of the area welcome the ospreys return by building platforms for osprey nests.

Ospreys nest on the platforms put up by citizens and they also build nests of telephone poles and chan-

Riverboat: Vote will decide fate From page 1

referendum in November.

Ham said, “We wouldn't see the slots in here probably until late 2017 or 18 if it passes. They tried this before and it didn't go through.

I want people to be aware of it though.”

The Harry Nice Memorial Bridge Fund is being established through Maryland Senate Bill 907. The bill calls for a complete replacement of the two lane bridge that connects

Base: Project gets funds From page 1

ers from across the Commonwealth also deemed eligible to advance in the evaluation process for meeting a need identified in the state’s long range capital plan called VTrans2040.

The turn lane project is expected to get money through a new program called HB2.

That’s the short name for a complicated new funding mechanism passed by the state’s general assembly last year. More information about the program can be obtained online: <http://www.virginiahb2.org/> Linwood Thomas, King George’s director of economic development, described the program.

“HB2 was the brainchild of Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who wanted to set aside a pot of money to go toward transportation projects critical to Virginia. This was the first year HB2 was rolled out and all the localities in Virginia had the opportunity to submit their own projects.”

Starting last July, transportation districts across Virginia began educating localities and elected officials about the launch of the HB2 program, which gave a submission deadline of Sept. 30.

With rules for ranking still being written, localities and planning district were told submitted projects would be prioritized for funding over the state’s Six-Year Improvement Program for fiscal years 2017 through 2022.

Scores for the projects were released earlier this year and the King George project did well in the process.

“The turn lane extension had the second highest score in the entire region,” Thomas said. “It is a formality for final approval and is expected to

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Noon. There will be official ceremonies beginning at 1 p.m. But food, music and other activities in connection with the event will be held on the high school grounds from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

"The community’s enduring thanks to those who gave their lives and everlasting gratitude to all that have served in the past and those currently serving our country serves as a testament to the ideals that this country was founded on and that the area community embraces," Mason said.

"On behalf of the Frazier/Mason Some Gave All Memorial Foundation and our families we wish to thank all of ride participants, attendees,elected officials, volunteers, sponsors, supporters and military personnel that have been a part of our lives over the past 10 years. We hope to see you again on May 22."

Nick Mason was an honor graduate of King George High School, a member of the King George Volunteer Fire Department and was enrolled at Virginia Tech when he was killed while serving in the Virginia Army National Guard. His family also holds an annual golf tournament King George in his honor each year to raise funds to help pay for scholarships for King George high school students. nel markers. The ospreys breed while they are in the area, usually hatching two or three eggs in early summer. Their return migration to South America, with their youngsters, begins in November.

In the 1950s, ospreys were endangered like eagles and other birds of prey by the use of DDT in farming operations.

Since the chemical was banned, however the ospreys have made a strong comeback and today are widely seen and welcomed in the Northern Neck not only as a final sign of spring but as a sign of a flourishing environment.

Maryland to Virginia as part of U.S. Route 301. According to MHB 907, the bridge serves as a critical evacuation route in the event of a national disaster or security alert, links the region's military facilities, contractors, supplier and businesses. It also provides the only direct, logical alternative to I-95 for travel between the Washington Metropolitan area and Richmond in the event of a major closure on I-95.

Maryland Transportation Authority has stated publicly that the 75-year-old bridge has a deck that will reach the end of its useful life by 2025. The bill estimates completion of the replacement bridge in 2030. be put into VDOT's six-year priority window. But I would not anticipate the project starting before 2018. This is a smaller project by nature and we were competing against many larger projects and localities across the Commonwealth.”

Projects expected to be considered for the upcoming year’s HB2 submission will be discussed at future meetings of the county Board of Supervisors.

One project expected to be considered again this year was brought by Northern Neck Residency administrator David Brown late in the process last fall. Supervisors decided against its submission last year due in part to reluctance to dilute the strength of its top priority for the turn lane project.

It’s an $8 million project to fourlane a 1.5 mile stretch of Route 3 from Index to Rollins Fork, between Routes 625 (Salem Church Rd.) and 627 (Kings Mill Rd.) to provide an area where vehicles can pass.

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port and guidance on a daily basis to our volunteers of all ages.”

Congressman Wittman addressed the group expressing his gratitude for their service. Wittman talked about the evolution of rescue squads and the challenges all volunteer members have faced through-out the years. He said in the beginning members jumped into not-so-wellequipped vehicles when it was about neighbors helping neighbors. As the years have brought advancements so has the job brought new challenges in training and work to make sure

that members are able to run calls.

“You all do a tremendous job in not only learning the nuts and bolts of making the calls effective, but also making sure you keep up with advancements in the medical field.”

Wittman said many larger localities have gone to paid crews, but still rely heavily on volunteers. “I think it is critical to us, never to forget the critical role that volunteers play.

Even looking at localities today that don't have volunteers we must remember how important the role, of the volunteer, is.”

Wittman commended all volunteers who through-out the years have helped build rescue squads to what they are today.

“When people call the rescue squad they have the peace-of-mind that the best of the community will be there to answer the call.”

Wittman thanked the members for the legacy they have created and the motivation they provide to others as rescue squads go forward and continue to face the challenges going forward.

“Each of you are leaders in your own right in your squads and that is why today you merit this recognition as life members.”

Other EMS named to the charter class of District 10 Life Membership. All hold Life Memberships in VAVRS: Gary A. Dalton - Strasburg Volunteer Rescue Squad John Fray - Madison County Rescue Squad Steve A. Grayson - Madison County Rescue Squad John Hutton - Greater Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad George W. Langford - Brooke Fire Safety Association Vicky Langford - Brooke Fire Safety Association Karen D. Wagner - Woodstock Volunteer Rescue Squad.

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Plott said, “What we have run into, social services and the medical field, is a more potent and more prevalent, cheaper brand of heroin.

We have had several overdoses here in the town of Colonial Beach, King George, Westmoreland, all over Virginia and the United States.”

Plott said the federal Drug Enforcement Agency has tried to be very restrictive on the availability of prescription drugs, making it more difficult for people to obtain addictive prescription drugs.

“Unfortunately for folks that have very bad addictions, the heroin dealers have taken advantage of this, by making cheaper more potent heroin available,” Plott said.

Plott explained that the ratio of heroin in the current drugs sold on the street has a higher percentage of heroin. “Years ago the actual amount of pure heroin that you got in a bag and fixed and put in your arm was in the single digit percentile, like 5 or 6 percent. My understanding is, it is in the teens now, and people don’t real-

ize what they are getting. They think they are getting the heroin they had before and yet once you put it in your arm you overdose.”

Plott said no one has died in Colonial Beach since he has been chief, which he credits to the work of fire and rescue. “Thanks to our fire and rescue, since I’ve been here we haven’t lost anyone to a heroin overdose, but my understanding is it occurred several times before my arrival.”

“Most people my age remember

heroin being a poor man’s drug. Not anymore. Heroin is in the middle and upper class now. It’s everywhere and it’s very prevalent. Addictions are a medical issue, putting addicts in jail all the time doesn’t work.” Plott said.

Westmoreland County reported that the investigation continues and additional arrests are forthcoming.

Members of the task force include Caroline and King George Sheriff ’s Office, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and Virginia State Police.

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Shenandoah, Spotsylvania and Stafford.

Dillard introduced the other five inductees. Glenn Sullivan and Sylvia Sullivan have both been members of Mountain View Volunteer Rescue Squad since it started. MVVRS celebrated 35 years of service on March 19. Dillard said, “Sylvia has served over 20 years as president, so you can see the type of dedication we have here in the district.”

Danny Wildman of Fredericksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, Chancellor Volunteer Fire & Rescue, LifeCare Medical Transports. “He's been very involved in the district level.”

Dillard said.

Jackie Taylor of Fredericksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, LifeCare Medical Transports. Dillard said, “Taylor was the first female captain of the Fredericksburg Rescue Squad.”

J. Carlton Hudson from Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad has been involved with the CBVRS for many years. Melson said, “We are especially proud of our own Carlton Hudson, a longtime member of CBVRS who continues to provide sup-

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with two counts of distribution of a Schedule 1 or 2 controlled substance, one count for marijuana and one count for dibutylone. Tyler has also been charged with two counts of distribution on certain public property and is being held without bond.

Balderson made the following statement in a press release, “The escalated use of heroin and fentanyl is alarming. Either of these controlled substances taken separately is incredibly dangerous, but the combined mixture is deadly. Throughout our local communities, our state and nationally, we are constantly learning of overdoses and death due to heroin and fentanyl use. Our efforts to save lives due to this epidemic as well as other illegal drug activity is ongoing and unwavering.”

Police Chief Danny Plott spoke on the recent heroin overdoses at the

Police news Sheriff's office now using

body worn cameras The Westmoreland County Sheriff 's Office is currently the first law enforcement agency in the Northern Neck to use body worn cameras.

Since July 2015, sheriff 's office personnel have been in the process of researching and testing different body worn camera systems. After an extensive and thorough evaluation, all deputies have been trained and equipped with the WatchGuard Vista Body Worn Camera.

This model is constructed and designed to ensure durability and reliability in real life conditions experienced by law enforcement professionals.

The cameras were purchased in part by obtaining a grant through the Federal Highway Safety Office administered by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.

"Accountability, integrity, transparency and trust is critical in sustaining a strong, collaborative relationship between law enforcement and the community. This additional tool will advance those invaluable principles," said Sheriff C.O. Balderson.

Evidence seized in search warrant leads to arrests At about 5:01 a.m. March 25, Westmoreland County Sheriff ’s Office

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EMS volunteers from around the region gathered to celebrate the contributions of six local volunteers. Pictured are, from left, Glenn Sullivan, Jackie Taylor, DannyWildman, Rob Wittman, Sylvia Sullivan, Kevin Dillard, Carlton Hudson.

personnel executed a search warrant in the 300 Block of Marshall Avenue in Colonial Beach. Items seized during the search included narcotics, paraphernalia and U.S. Currency.

Kristen E. Cox, 25 and Charles B. Sneed 24, both from Colonial Beach were arrested and charged during the incident. ox is being charged with one count of obstruction of justice, one count of child abuse. Cox received a $1,500 bond.

Sneed has been charged with one count of possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance and one count of probation violation. Sneed is being held at Northern Neck Regional jail with no bail.

Both individuals were scheduled for their first court appearance April 1 in the Westmoreland County Circuit Court.

Agencies assisting in the operation were King George Sheriff ’s Office, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Virginia State Police and Westmoreland County EMS. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are forthcoming.

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