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KG County proposed tax hikes set for hearings Phyllis Cook
The King George County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on its proposed $75.2 million 2016-17 budget, as well as on proposed tax increases of 7 cents on real estate taxes and 25 cents more on personal property taxes. The county’s proposed budget includes $41.4 million for the School Board’s operating budget, including state funding and federal grants. Public hearings on the proposed tax hikes and budget will take place 6:30 p.m. April 5 in the ground-floor board room of the Revercomb building, located behind the courthouse. Real estate taxes are proposed to go from 61 cents to 68 cents per hundred dollars valuation. That would equate to an 11.5 percent increase in real estate taxes for houses, land and mobile homes. Photo by Richard Leggitt
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Pear trees in front of the Ninde Post Office in King George signal the coming of spring.
KG School Board approves $39.8 King George woman sentenced million capital projects request on drug charges Phyllis Cook
The King George County School Board approved a list of 12 capital projects on March 21 estimated at $39.8 million over the next five years. Members agreed the list contained some wrinkles to iron out after more information is provided. That includes a proposed new track at the high school and whether the existing track at the middle school should also be included for renovation. “I still have an issue with the track,” School Board member Tammy Indseth said. “The way it is written, we’re asking for a track at the high school.” Superintendent Rob Benson said he could insert more generic language in the request. The group agreed and also said more discussion can take place after a county engineering study on track location is completed in the near future. There was some disagreement over a proposed study for the former middle school building and site, with Chairman T.C. Collins suggesting it be deleted. “I prefer we not pull it out,” School Board member Gayle Hock said. “There’s been no engineering study or any other documentation to make decisions.” The group agreed to push it out a year further. “If we do it in 2017-18, it might drive the architectural work for the next year for a new elementary/preschool,” School Board member Mike
Rose said. The proposed projects are for inclusion and potential funding in King George County’s 20162021 Capital Improvements Program. Half of the 12 projects are listed as ‘Urgent,’ listed below. Middle school expansion - $7,750,000 requested in 2016-17 for construction, priority urgent. The design phase was contracted in February with construction documents expected in October for the project to go out for bid. High school track - $500,000 requested in 2016-17 for a competition track for high school use, priority urgent. A study is underway to determine whether or not a track can fit on the high school site, or whether the existing track at the middle school should instead be renovated. Fiber-optic expansion for Sealston and Potomac elementary schools - $400,000 requested in 2016-17, priority urgent, for expansion of the division’s fiber system to replace leased Internet connections. Middle school parking lot paving - $50,000 requested in 2016-17, priority urgent. Security cameras at schools – $315,000 requested in 2016-17, priority urgent. Replacement school buses - $537,500 requested in 2016-17, priority urgent, with similar amounts over each of the next four adding up to $2.68 million. Middle school auxiliary Gym - $350,500 requested in 2016-17, priority necessary, for design
and engineering, with additional $6.57 million requested in 2017-18 for construction of a second gym to become part of the middle school expansion project to comply with state regulations for higher student numbers planned. Middle school auditorium seating - $112,500 requested in 2016-17, priority necessary, for replacement or refurbished seats. Feasibility study for former middle school building - $60,000 requested in 2017-18, priority necessary, for building and site study for future use decisions. Divisionwide presentation systems - $1,171,275 requested in 2017-18, priority necessary. New elementary/preschool - $1,450,000 requested in 2018-19, priority future, for design of a new school, as part of an estimated $19.6 million. Divisionwide multimedia distribution system - $303,117, requested in 2019-20, priority future. The list is now forwarded to the county administrator, Travis Quesenberry, as are other large capital projects requests from all county departments. The next step is for the Planning Commission to review the projects during a public hearing to be set in May or June, and provide its own rankings. After that, the complete package goes to the Board of Supervisors, along with Quesenberry’s funding recommendations.
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A 40-year-old King George woman, whom prosecutors said had been dealing drugs in the county for 17 years, was sentenced to prison last week by King George Circuit Judge Herbert Hewitt. Denise Decatur entered pleas of guilty to two counts of distributing a controlled substance after prosecutors agreed not to proceed with a third charge against her. Decatur asked Judge Hewitt for leniency after entering her guilty plea. "I did what I had to do at the time," she said. "But I have changed." King George Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Jennifer Pollard was unmoved by Decatur's request. "This is a person who is a drug dealer," Pollard said. "For 17 years she was not employed. During much of that time she was apparently supporting herself by selling drugs." Decatur was arrested July 9 and charged with selling prescription pills to a confidential informant.
"She is a person who does what she wants," said Pollard. “She was getting prescription pills and selling them to get money." Defense Attorney Price Koch also appealed to Judge Hewitt not to impose the a maximum sentence on Decatur. "She has taken responsibility for herself," Koch said. "She has taken steps to put herself in a better spot." Hewitt sentenced Decatur to two terms of 10 years in prison on each of the felony charges against her. But the judge was apparently moved by the appeals for leniency. He suspended all 10 years of one sentence and all but one year and six months of the other sentence. Hewitt also ordered Decatur to remain on good behavior for a period of 10 years and to remain on active probation supervision for 10 years. She was ordered to pay $1,500 in court costs and restitution and to also undergo a substance abuse evaluation.
Belle Grove named top bed and breakfast by Trip Advisor online site Richard Leggitt Belle Grove, the historic King George birthplace of President James Madison, has been named the topperforming bed and breakfast in Virginia by Trip Advisor, the world's largest Internet travel site. "It's hard to believe we have only been in business for just over two years and we have already started achieving our goals," said Michelle Darnell, who operates Belle Grove with her husband, Brett. "Our love for this plantation brought us to King George County," Michelle Darnell said. "Our passion for its history has driven us to create a unique location for our guests and our endless desire to see it grow has been the driving force of our day-to-day activities."
Established in 1670 as a tobacco plantation on the Rappahannock River at Port Conway in King George County, Belle Grove is where Madison, the fourth President of the United States and the father of the U.S. Constitution, was born on March 16, 1751. The aging mansion was restored in 1997 by the Belle Grove/Haas Corporation and then leased to the Darnell's in 2013 to become a luxury bed and breakfast and one of the top meeting and conference venues in the Northern Neck. Trip Advisor, which named Belle Grove the top bed and breakfast in Virginia in an announcement last week, is an Internet travel site that rates accommodations around the world and reaches 340 million visitors a month.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016 The Journal
Why the Decline of America?
our classrooms. Many schools of higher learning like Yale, Princeton and Harvard were started in order to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the 1960’s America took a turn for the worst. The Bible was removed from our schools and prayer was no longer allowed. Later the Ten Commandments were removed from our schools and state buildings. America was saying we don’t need God. We don’t need moral absolutes. We can accomplish anything we want. As I listen to all the presidential candidates, the one thing I keep hearing is, I will make America great. I will make our military stronger. I will make our schools better. I will build a wall. I will, I will, I will. What these candidates fail to understand is this nation was made great because
In the Bible, the book of Genesis tells of a great flood that came upon the earth. The reason, in Genesis 6:5, “The Lord saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.” God’s heart was grieved that He had made man. God told a righteous man named Noah to build an Ark. God sent a worldwide flood and only eight people survived. This story to some degree reminds me of America.America was built on Judeo-Christian principles and laws. The first book taught in our schools was the Holy Bible. The Ten Commandments were openly displayed in our schools and state buildings for all to see. Prayers were heard in
of the God of the Bible using men and women who believed in the Bible and were led to do His will. Look how far this nation has fallen since the Bible, prayer and the Ten Commandments have been removed from our schools and other locations. In the 1950’s the seven top offenses in our schools were talking in class, cutting in line, chewing gum, wearing improper clothing, making noise, not disposing of trash, and running in the halls. In 2016 the seven top offenses in our schools are violence, alcohol and drug abuse, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, robbery, killings and lack of respect for authority. Our military is weaker than ever. Other countries mock and ridicule our leaders for good reason. Our government lead-
ers have become corrupt with lies and deceit. We are 19 trillion dollars in debt. Some of our large corporations have moved to other countries like Mexico and Canada. The language in the movies and television and even among our youth is vulgar and now it is an acceptable way to talk. The movies and television are also filled with sex and violence. Alcohol and drugs are rampant especially in our inner cities. Some of the music being produced today is trash. We have killed 57 million babies. God says He hates the shedding of innocent blood. What could be more innocent that a baby in the mother’s womb. Homosexuality once considered a sin is now an accepted lifestyle. In the Bible, in Romans 1:26-27 men and women re-
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fused to even acknowledge God and because of this, “God gave them over to shameful lusts, even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion.” It is clear why many don’t want to acknowledge the Bible as the true Word of God. It speaks against the lifestyle many want to live. God’s word never changes no matter how hard we try to ignore or refuse to believe what it says. I have said this before but now with greater conviction and fear for this nation. There is only one hope for this nation. 2 Chronicles 7:14,
“If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” God sent a flood on people who had turned away from Him and did evil. The Bible says God is the same yesterday, today and forever. A nation cannot turn away from God and live in sin and not expect the judgment of God. Jesus Christ came into this world to suffer, to die and after three days rose from the dead for the sins of the whole world. America, His love is so great for us, don’t neglect so great a salvation. Please America wake up before it is too late. Dale Taylor Spotsylvania
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Area Death
Saturday, April 2
George Henry Oliff George Henry Oliff, age 81, of Montross, passed away on March 22, 2016. He was born in Newland in R i c h m on d C ou nt y, Virginia on June 7, 1934 to Grant and Bertha Oliff. Mr. Oliff was a retired A & P meat manager and a U. S. Army veteran. Survivors include two sons, Tony W. Oliff (Joann) and G. Bryan Oliff (Kari); one brother, Gilbert Oliff; one sister, Lois Hundley; and three grandchildren, Wayne Oliff, Dylan Oliff and Garrett Oliff. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Johnson Oliff, a brother, Gene Oliff and a sister, Lorelle Kelly. A funeral service was held at on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Providence United Methodist Church with Pastor Willard Bowen, Pastor Jon Davis and Pastor Julie Larch officiating. The family received friends on Monday, March 28, 2016 at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rappahannock Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 991, Montross, VA 22520, Providence United Methodist Church, PO Box 913, Montross, VA 22520 or Montross Rescue Squad, PO Box 1174, Montross, VA 22520.
The Museum at Colonial Beach to open in April The Museum at Colonial Beach will open for the 2016 season on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Hours are: Saturdays and Sundays, 1 pm – 4 pm. The Museum is also open on the second Friday of each month for the Art Guild’s “Art Walk”. New exhibits of general interest are planned for the coming season and The “Watermans” room will continue to show the video describing the “Oyster War”. KG P&R SPRING ACTIVITIES KITE FLY: Saturday, April 9. Location TBD. Prizes awarded. Call 5540-775-4386 for details. MOTHER/DAUGHTER PRINCESS AFTERNOON TEA PARTY: Saturday, April 23. 1-3 p.m. KG Citizens Center. Sponsored by InFirst Credit Union.
Middle Potomac River Ducks Unlimited annual Dinner and Auctin. Col. Beach Masonic Lodge. Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres begin at 4 p.m. dinner at 6 p.m. Call Mike Worrell (804) 4454849. Members of the KG VFD Ladies Auxiliary are prepping to make up a batch of their home made spaghetti sauce. Orders are being taken NOW. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on a regional favorite! Cost is $8 per quart. Pick up will be on April 2, 2016 between Noon and 1 p.m. at the KG Middle School. Call 775-3456 or 775-2685 to order yours today.
22nd Biennial Art Show to open in June 2016 The King George Art Guild will present the 22nd Biennial 2016 King George Art Show at King George Middle School from Sunday June 19 through Sunday June 26, 2016. Artists and craftsmen will vie for $2,000 in cash awards in three categories: Fine Arts, Photography, and Crafts. Joseph DiBella, Distinguished Professor of Art, University of Mary Washington, will judge the awards. Most works in the Judged Show will be for sale and a large unjudged Clothesline Sale selection is expected. Many purchase awards are sponsored by area businesses and art patrons. This year’s art show will be dedicated to the many community volunteers and artists who make the show possible. Proceeds are used to fund an annual art scholarship and free children’s art classes each summer. The Guild is a nonprofit all-volunteer community service and art education organization. Art Show Registration forms are available at www.sharondross. com/kgas/application.html or for further information contact Carrol Morgan at 540-760-6928 or at xmorgan@hotmail.com . Shoreline Evaluation Program Accepting Applications for On-Site Visits Applications can be found at: www.ShorelineNNMG.Weebly. com. There is also a questionnaire for describing the property and any concerns the homeowner may have. For owners that are on site only on weekends, the earlier you sign up the greater the likelihood an appointment can be made. The fee for this service is $50, and a check, together with the application and questionnaire, should mailed to PO Box 62, Heathsville VA, 22473.
Sunday, April 3
The Green Talks program will be held at Smoot Library at 2 p.m. Dr. Timothy McCoy for VA Tech will speak about Native Pollinators and how to bring them to your garden. Free & open to the public.
Monday, April 4
Regular meeting of the CBVFD-LA at 6:30 p.m. at the firehouse. All members are urged to attend. Meeting of the NN Audubon Chapter. The meeting will take place at Grace Episcopal Church in Kilmarnock at 3:15 PM. The program is free of charge and is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Scheduled speaker Jeff Wright, with a topic of “Birding Tools.”
Tuesday, April 5
Regular meeting of the AOA group at the KG-Y. The “Active Older Adults” meet the 1st Tuesday of each month. Program for April, “W.A.R.” speaker. Meal will be heavy appetizers. Bring your favorite to share! 11:30 a.m. - 1p.m. Regular meeting of the NN Chapter 1823 of the NARFE. 1 p.m. at the Holley Graded Schol 2439 Northumberland Hwy, Lottsburg. School supporters will serve lunch at a cost of $12 pp. Reserve your spot by March 31. (804) 529-6415.
Monday, April 11
NN Audobon Society to sponsor a Bird Walk at Beaverdam Park near Gloucester Court House. Several pairs of loaner binoculars will be available. Call Frank Schaff at 804-462-0084.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. The fall and spring equinoxes are the only two times during the year when the sun rises due east and sets due west.
Tuesday, April 12
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.
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. Timing provided by Race Timing Unlimited - finish times will be recorded. 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.
tabernacle baptist church invites you to a Gospel Sing on Sunday, April. 3 at 6 p.m. Scheduled to perform music is the group, “Justified”. There will be refreshments following the performance. Free admission, free event. Donations will be welcome!
mars hill will 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. for registration.
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.
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.
Master Gardeners to Hold Rain Barrel Workshop Saturday April 16 at Belle Isle State Park
27th workshop will be conducted at Menokin. “Saving precious water with a rain barrel is a good way to get started on the growing season,” said Master Gardener Edna Roberts. “You get a plentiful supply of water at no cost that contains no contaminants such as chlorine, fluoride, or sodium. Capturing rainwater using a rain barrel also cuts down on runoff into our local waterways.” Register for the workshop by calling the Northumberland Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Office at 804-580-5694 and give them your name, address, email address. Pre-made rain barrels are available for $60.
NN Master Gardeners will conduct a rain barrel workshop at Belle Isle State Park on Saturday, April 16th. The workshop is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Cost for all materials & instruction is $50 and will be collected on site. The Master Gardeners will provide all the information necessary about the use and upkeep of the rain barrel. Two other rain barrel workshops will be held this summer. The June 11th workshop will be conducted at the Northern Neck Farm Museum, and the August
First Baptist Church Ambar will be hosting a POWER NIGHT each Wednesday at 7:30pm starting March 30, thru May 25th. Bishop William T. Frye invites anyone who needs something from the Lord, to come to this program. All are welcome. 9469 Caledon Road, King George
New bakery opens in Port Royal KGHS graduate & culinary grad Amanda Traver has brought her skiils to the public with the recent opening of her Blue Bar Bakery in Port Royal. Located in the old Port Royal Tavern building, she has limited offerings each day, but has onsite kitchen & ovens to bake your heart’s desire. All home made items & recipes, she offers soft ginger snaps on Thursdays, and they sell fast. Open 10 -6 each day except Sundays & Wednesdays. Right now it’s carry out only. Stop by..or call 804-466-9594 or email bluebarbakery@yahoo.com. You’ll be glad you did!
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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
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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
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We invite you to gather together with us! Sunday School - 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor Earl T. Howerton Jr.
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Foxes girls soccer forges into 2016 season Leonard Banks Sports editor For the King George girls’ soccer team, its been a slow progression to hopefully becoming a competitive team. Thus far, in the season they are 0-2 with losses to Essex (1-0) and Eastern View (5-0). First-year varsity head coach Ryan Braun is adamant that there is a silver lining in the dark cloud that has followed his team. “Earlier this season, we’ve lost some tough games, but I’ve seen progression in both our practices and games,” Braun said. On Thursday, the Foxes lost 5-0 to the visiting Riverbend Bears (3-0). Goals were scored by Bears Vivian
Hunter (2), Gracie Tritt, Katie Tritt and Emma Ingle. Assists were earned by Gracie Tritt, Elizabeth Hummel, and Shayla Garcia. “The game against Riverbend was very tough, but as a whole we held our own,” Braun said. “We were only down 2-0 at the half. If we're able to play them later in the season, and get our skill sets and work ethic up, the competition would be very tight.” Peering in the Foxes personnel, the team is equipped with the following players: Shayla Bailey, Lilja Flatley, Gabi Arvizu, Emily Strealy, Ashley Mobley, Clara Snow, Jonnae Usher, and Alyssa Nease. Strealy, Bailey and Mobley are the team’s captains. Key new players who are capable of
impacting the team’s success include Molly Desque, Hannah Koepfinger, Brianna Reese, starting goalkeeper, Katrina Anderson. Throughout the preseason, the Foxes have shown glimpses of promise. However, with games against perennial conference giants Courtland and Eastern View on the horizon, the Foxes will have to bring their Agame if they hope to make a dent in conference competition. “If we can grow soccerwise, we should hit our stride towards the end of the season,” Braun said. “There are going to be growing pains along the way, but I expect us to finish the regular season in the middle of the pack conferencewise.”
King George forward Brianna Reese (16, left) attempts a pass against a Riverbend defender.
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Former W&L classmates are making difference Richard Leggitt
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Cullen Oliver and Rebecca Jones are making a difference at W&L
Cullen Oliver and Rebecca Jones have been best friends since they attended Montross Middle School together. They both graduated from Westmoreland County's Washington & Lee High School and then from James Madison University in Harrisonburg. Now they are back in Montross making a difference. Oliver is serving as an assistant track coach at Washington & Lee and Jones is the coach of the junior varsity girls soccer team at W&L. Both said that after graduating from JMU, returning to Westmoreland County just seemed to be the natural thing to do. "It was easy to come back home," said Jones. "Our family is still here," said Oliver. "Cullen and Rebecca were model student-athletes while here," said W&L assistant. athletic director Cole Vanover. "That's why it’s such a bless-
ing to have those two come back and give their time to the kids here." "They both have outstanding parents that have raised them to always do the right thing and be great citizens. These are two young adults that have been cut from the same cloth as our student athletes and can relate to so many experiences," Vanover said. "It's an awesome opportunity," said Jones, who played volleyball and soccer during her years at W&L. "And, I enjoy giving back." Oliver, who ran track, played baseball and wrestled at W&L, said coming back has been great and doing it with Jones has made it even greater. "We have been friends since the sixth grade," Oliver said. "And, I really like seeing improvement in the athletes I am coaching from week to week," said Oliver, the son of Michael Oliver, who works as a civilian at the Navy base at Dahlgren, and Esther Oliver, a human resource manager. "Some day I would
Seasonal woes slow down Drifters
“Look at me! Look at me! Look at me NOW! It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how.” Dr. Seuss, from The Cat in the Hat. Students, families, and staff at Cople Elementary certainly had a lot of fun celebrating Dr. Seuss Night and the Book Fair on Monday, March 7. Over 200 people attended the event, which promotes literacy and reading across the home and school settings. The Book Fair Committee planned fun learning games, physical activities, and reading events in classrooms throughout the school. In addition, everyone was invited to visit the Book Fair.
Leonard Banks Sports editor Recently, Colonial Beach has taken their share of woes in the fast lane of the varsity softball. After posting a 2-1 run record at the start of the season, the Drifters lost two and posted one win last week, to even their record at 3-3. In spite of their struggles, Drifters head coach Scott Foster is a firm believer that time heals all wounds. “It’s all about practice time for us,” Foster said. “Because of their success in basketball, I got half of the team 2 1/2 weeks after softball started.” Along with players taking on new roles, and two series featuring three back-to-back games, the Drifters have been limited to six practices. “Our bats are not where they should be,” Foster said. “It’s about mental practice reps that we haven’t done yet,” Foster said. On Tuesday, at Colonial Beach, the Drifters offense took a long nap, while the Courtland Cougars exploded for 11 runs in five innings. The 11-1 final marked a split for both teams. Prior to the game, the Drifters; earlier in the season, the Drifters defeated the Cougars 8-5. After posting a 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning, the Cougars feasted on Drifter pitcher Manana Morton’s
like to coach at the college level," said Cullen Oliver. Jones is the daughter of Robert Jones, a Westmoreland County farmer, and Ruth Jones, a teacher. She said her new coaching duties are fun and rewarding. “I enjoy seeing my planned practices come to life, watching the team building and being a positive role model." “They've always been such hard workers and really don't care for being in the spotlight," said Vanover. "But, whenever I've needed help with an event of any kind they are always willing to volunteer." “Even though I coached them both just a few short years ago, the impact that they continue to have on me is profound," Vanover said. "I am real lucky to call them my colleagues and friends." And W&L is fortunate to have Oliver and Jones as coaches who are determined to make a difference at their old school.
Foxes foil Raiders, fall to Cyclones Leonard Banks Sports editor
Photo by Leonard Banks
Colonial Beach first baseman Sidney Sherer (#7, foreground) sets her sights on potential pick off of Courtland runner, Alana Tilden pitching for six runs in the following top of the 2nd inning. Faced with an early mercy rule exit, the Drifters managed to score their lone run in the bottom of the 2nd inning, courtesy of an RBI single from Sidney Sherer that scored Jordan McGinnis.
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However, in the top of the 5th, the Cougars ended the game, as the picked up RBI singles from Kierra Cameron, Alana Tilden, and Cameron Buzzell. On April 4, the Drifters will return from spring break, in an away game against Charles City.
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Last week, the Foxes girls’ tennis team (2-1) split two matches on their home court, as they cruised by Rappahannock on Monday, 8-1, in a nonconference game. However, on the following Wednesday, they were defeated in a Conference 19 match featuring Eastern View, 6-3. On April 5, the Foxes will travel to face former division foe Spotsylvania. Andrea Wine (KG) defeated Connor Pemberton (RAPP) 8-1; Caroline Amos (KG) defeated Katelin Brann (RAPP) 8-6; Chelsea Hogan (KG) defeated Elisa Morgan (RAPP) 8-0; Carlie Pemberton (RAPP) defeated Clara Brabo (KG)
8-6; Amy Neel (KG) defeated Hannah Pulliam (RAPP) 8-0; Virginia Hankins (KG) defeated (KG) defeated Laura Ambrose (RAPP) 8-4. Doubles: Wine/Amos (KG) defeated Pemberton/Brann (RAPP) 8-1; Hogan/ Neel (KG) defeated Morgan/Pemberton (RAPP) 8-0; Brabo/Kyleigh Jenkins (KG) defeated Pulliam/ Ambros (RAPP) 9-7. Foxes versus Cyclones results: McKinley Smith (EV) defeated Andrea Wine (KG) 10-0; Saman-
tha Focazio (EV) defeated Emily Martin (KG) 10-3; Caroline Yi (EV) defeated Chelsea Hogan (KG) 6-10; Gabrielle Beville (EV) defeated Caroline Amos (KG) 10-4; Amy Neel (KG) defeated Jieun Kim (EV) 10-6; Clara Brabo (KG) defeated Heather Ringler (EV) 10-3. Doubles: Smith/Yi (EV) defeated Wine/ Amos (KG); Focazio/Beville (EV) defeated Hogan/Neel (KG) 2-8; Martin/Brabo defeated Kim/Ringler (EV) 8-5.
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questions of a local teacher, and print the answers. This weeks teacher is David T. Allen, who teaches honors earth science, earth science, geology and marine science to students in grades 9-12 at King George High School. Question: What made you decide to become a teacher? Answer: I love to talk about science. Everyone said to me that I should become a teacher. I liked explaining science to kids and seeing the light go on. Q: What do you love most about teaching? A: What I love about teaching is that I get to convey knowledge about science. It is always changing with new discoveries. I get to learn also. Q: What are the best and worst things about teaching children in the grade you teach? A: My students still have the child-like enthusiasm of youth; worst thing: attitudes and cellphones. Q: What’s the funniest thing that’s ever happened in your classroom? A: I gave a test that was so hard it sent a pregnant freshman into false labo … or the time I wrestled a black snake in my class and got bitten (the vice principal came to see if I was still alive … or practical jokes involving a plastic spider and some fishing line. Q: How can parents help you teach their children? A: Parents can help by keeping a close eye what their kids are doing inschool and at afterschool activities; check powerschool often and email any questions; set up a routine at home for doing homework. Q:When you’re not teaching, what do you like to do? A: I still do science. All of my hobbies involve science such as: fossil collecting; carnivorous plant gardening, kayaking, free diving, wildlife/ landscape photography; cooking on the smoker grill, home brewing, organic salsa gardening Q: What is one thing you wish the world knew about teaching? I wish the world could see and feel the sense of accomplishment that students and teachers get when they work hard and make the grades/ scores required. For example, pass the SOL, AP exam, finals. Q: What do you do on your summer vacation? A: I teach Governor school at the Fredericksburg Regional Governor’s School for Science and Technology. I do yardwork/gardening; vacation at beach with my family; take graduate classes; dig on archaeology site in West Virginia; visit relatives; go fishing a lot.
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Job training for cybersecurity open to Northern Neck students through grant Linda Farneth
The Northern Neck Technical Center has been chosen to receive $125,000 in grant funding to support a Cybercamp program this summer. The NNTC serves Essex County, Lancaster County and Richmond County, Westmoreland County, Northumberland County and Colonial Beach. The Virginia Department of Education announced March 9 it will support 32 cybercamp programs for high school students this summer. Each division, or consortia of divisions, received $62,500 for each camp. The grants were made from funding approved by the 2015 General Assembly to support innovative extended-year programs. NNTC will be awarded funds to perform two camps. Camp 1 will serve Essex County, Lancaster County and Richmond County. Camp 2 will serve Westmoreland County, Northumberland County and Colonial Beach. The VDOE announced, the goal of the programs is to raise student awareness of career opportunities in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity and help achieve Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s goal of making Virginia the “cybersecurity capital of the nation.” “The camps will introduce students to the field of cybersecurity and the cybersecurity-related credentials they can earn through local career and technical education programs,” Superintendent of Public
Instruction Steven R. Staples said. “The camps also will serve as models for the development of additional efforts to prepare students to meet the commonwealth’s cybersecurity workforce needs.” According to a recent analysis of Virginia Employment Commission workforce data, by 2022 the commonwealth will be home to more than 350,000 cybersecurity and related jobs in areas such as telecommunications, programming and software development, and engineering and technology. The cybercamps will offer at least 70 hours of instruction and will include project-driven learning, field trips, guest speakers and a culminating recognition program. The Cyber Innovation Center, a division of the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center, and VDOE will provide regional training and planning workshops this spring to help divisions create the cybercamps. “Participating in one of these summer camps could be the first step toward a career in a high-demand field with starting annual salaries as high as $88,000,” VDOE Director of Career and Technical Education Lolita Hall said. Colonial Beach School Superintendent Kevin Newman said, “We are very excited to have the opportunity to participate in the Virginia Cybercamp 2016 program. Dr. Davis (principal of the Northern Neck Technical Center) is heading the planning stage of the program with assistance from Mrs. Grigsby and
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The cybersecurity industry is growing rapidly, responding to well-publicized security breaches. Mrs. Wells. We are limited to 8 slots for the first year of the program and hope to see an expansion of the program in the upcoming years. . It is always exciting to see our students participating in programs that will enrich their learning experience while attending Colonial Beach Public Schools.” CyberCamp 2016 is offered to students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grades for the 2016-2017 school year. Students from the counties of Richmond, Essex, and Lancaster will have the opportunity to attend the first camp from June 20th to July 7th.
Students from the counties of Westmoreland and Northumberland, and the Town of Colonial Beach will attend the second camp from July 11th to July 28th. Camp dates are Monday through Thursday. There will be a field trip to Old Dominion University and to the base of Dahlgren during each session. The camp will introduce students to the field of Cyber Security and expose the opportunities offered by the various aspects of this field. Applications for the camp can be found in yor high school counselors’ offices.
Q: If you could change one thing about teaching today, what would it be? A The one thing that I would change is the cell phone policy. I do not need competition for attention no cellphones. Q: If you could assign one book for everyone to read, what would it be and why? A: “On the Origin of Species” by Charles Darwin, so that people who argue against evolution could at least do it from a position of knowledge not knee-jerk or gut reaction based on fear and ignorance of the subject matter.
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Students from King George County Schools were honored by the School Board on March 21 for their artwork selected for entry into a regional art contest at a Virginia School Boards Association Spring Network Forum on March 7 in Warsaw. Winners were chosen for elementary, middle, and high school levels from all divisions in the Eastern Region. Students pictured (left to right): King George High School’s Mackenzie Miniuk-Third place winner, Potomac Elementary School’s William Salyers-Third Place winner, King George Middle School’s Cathryn Kendle-Second Place winner, King George Middle School’s Madison Adkins, King George Middle School’s Alyson Aubert, King George Elementary School’s Saben Keller, and Sealston Elementary School’s Brooke Mycka.
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Rainbow is an active little girl that’s full of love and kisses. She enjoys running around and playing with toys. We don’t understand how anyone could let this happy girl go but we are glad that she is at least safe now and can find her forever family that will love and protect her. Rainbow is a very small and energetic girl. She is approximately 3 years old. We know that she will make a great addition to anyone’s family. Rainbow will be available for rescue or adoption on 3-23-2016!
Take a look at this handsome boy. This is Rambo and he is approximately 1 year young. He’s absolutely stunning and is a very friendly boy. He came to the shelter with another male dog after being tied to a tree. His friend was lucky enough to get saved but Rambo is still stuck at the shelter and would really love to get out as soon as possible. He is a strong boy and definitely needs someone that can handle his 61 pounds of pure muscle. Rambo knows sit and is very gentle whenever he is taking treats. His beautiful eyes will make your heart melt. Please give this gorgeous boy a chance and visit him at the King George Animal Shelter. Available for rescue or adoption NOW!
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Youth learn how to assemble and use turkey calls board was to sit. The youth carefully applied a glue to the ridges and then clamped the glass sounding board before setting it in the sun to dry for a few minutes. Fortunately, it was quite warm out and the glue set up quickly. Next the slates were carefully set into place after carefully applying the glue to the inside edges of the calls. Some of the glue oozed out of place and had to be scraped off. The slates were clamped in place and put out to dry for a few minutes too. Once the slates were in place the students began trying their hand at calling. Some took a few minutes to learn to call while others picked it up right away. Fike demonstrated a few putts and cuts on a call to allow the students to get an idea what the calls should sound like. Pretty soon the room was filled with turkey sounds. Had the event been closer to the woods it would not have surprised the adults to hear a gobbler answer back. In fact, some of the calls were so good that Fike suggested that the youth try their calls out at the bus stops in the mornings. He jokingly reminded them that skipping school if they got a gobbler to reply was not going to be excused though.
Mark Fike Twelve youth gathered last week to learn how friction calls are made and assembled. The activity was sponsored and held by the King George Outdoor Club. The students observed as the parts including the pot, the glass sounding board and the slate were laid out on a table. The striker and handles were also part of the kits. Each youth watched as instructions were given as to what each part’s function was in making the hen sound. Caution was urged in handling the fragile glass sounding board and the slate which was very thin and obviously breakable. The pots were precut and drilled but the half dozen wood calls not sanded. There were a half dozen plastic pots that did not need to be sanded. The youth who chose the wood calls got busy sanding them to their liking. Some simply sanded the edges off and rounded the corners while others just smoothed out the bottom and sides. Some sanded the striker handles in unique ways. The ridges were evident within the inside of the pot where the sounding
Outdoor Report Fishing is ramping up nicely despite the up and down weather. Gobblers are thundering in the woods and it looks to be a great spring. Rappahannock River — Ken’s Tackle in Spotsylvania (540-8981011) reported that the shad are being caugh further downriver. The thought is that maybe the cooler weather pushed them down some or maybe the first spurt of fish last week were the advance party. Huge striper (catch and release only) are also in town. Try fresh cut bait, bucktails or huge sassy shads. White perch, ring perch and catfish are all still being caught between Hopyard and the
City Dock now. Use bloodworms or worms — garden worms are working for the perch, minnows or nightcrawlers for the catfish. Potomac River — reports of some nice bass being caught in the tributaries of the river are coming in. Catfish are the ever present bite too. No report of striper in our area being caught yet. The season won’t come in for a few more weeks. Ponds were quite good this past week for smaller bass, nice crappie and really nice sunfish. The sunfish are hitting red wigglers and long pieces of worms. The bass are hitting pink, white and green colored spin-
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The next step for the wood calls was to stain and/or lacquer them. The kids choose between a light color or a dark color stain and took the calls outside to get them completed. In no time the youth had their calls colored to their liking and sitting in the sun to dry. H.S. Strut donated a Suzie Snood turkey decoy to the youth and some youth-sized diaphragm calls for the kids to learn to call turkeys with. The smaller frame calls are perfectly sized for the youth. While the turkey calls were drying, the aspiring turkey hunters began making their attempts at hen sounds. Fike explained to the young hunters how to care for the calls, how to clean them and also some “don’ts” such as eating and calling right afterwards or drinking anything other than water and using the call. He also explained that using a diaphragm call takes a lot of practice. Andrew Carey, one of the parents who assisted in the event, offered a great tip the youth. He suggested that the youth get a DVD or CD with turkey calls or even look turkey calling up on YouTube. By listening and trying to replicate the calls, the youth could get quite good in short nerbaits. The crappie are taking jigs of various colors and minnows. On warm days they are nose to the bank. Lake Anna anglers checking into Fish Tales are finding most of the fish to include crappie in 6 to 7 feet of water. Some of the crappie are just shy of spawning. Fish the edges of structures and dropoffs on cooler days and go shallower on warm or sunny days. Jigs and minnows are the ticket. Largemouth bass are hitting plastics, jigs and spinnerbaits on the edges too. Some nice fish in the 5 to 7 pound range are being caught. Look for emerging grass the next few weeks for the best bite. The striped bass are heading uplake to do their spawning run. Fish shad, herring or lookalikes to get them to the boat. Mott’s Run reported that the crap-
order. Fike noted that some mothers were likely to be very unhappy with him that night as the sounds of the kids learning turkey calling was sure to drive parents a bit crazy. The Suzie Snood turkey decoy will be awarded to the youth that produces the nicest looking call. The calls will be judged the week the students get back to school after break. Fike offered some tips to make the calls unique, including sanding finger grips into the calls, painting designs such as grass or leaves on the calls, or wood burning designs into the strikers or pots. If a few really nice looking calls produced, perhaps we will run a photo of the youth, the call and the turkey decoy they won in a future column. All in all, the youth appeared to have a good time with the event. Hopefully a few birds will be bagged with the calls. Youth, remember to finish your calls and bring them in April 4 and 5. Above right, Fike instructs youth on assembling turkey calls Right,, Journey trying her call best. Matt sands his striker
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pie bite is picking up some but once it warms slightly it will take off. Minnows and small cranks are the best bet. Lots of small bass are being caught up to 2 pounds. Northern pike are on the prowl cutting lines and breaking hooks. Some really nice sunfish are hitting worms and small jigs around the docks. Calendar April 2—Youth/Apprentice Spring Gobbler hunt statewide. Youth under 16 and Apprentice hunters may hunt (supervised by a licensed hunter) for spring gobbler. Hunting hours are from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Bag limit is one turkey (either sex) per youth/apprentice hunter, per weekend.
Turkeys harvested by youth or apprentice hunters count against their daily and season bag limit. Adult hunters accompanying youth or apprentice turkey hunters: do not need a deer/turkey license may assist with calling shall not carry or discharge a firearm. shall maintain close visual and verbal contact with and provide adequate direction to the youth or ap-
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prentice hunter. April 9-May 1 — Spring gobbler season. ½ hour before sunrise to noon; one gobbler per day. April 16 — 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. Mark Fike
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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: 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 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. CUP 01-2016 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). A complete copy of the Capital Improvement Plan, Ordinance No. 673, Ordinance No. 674, Ordinance No. 675, and any and all information related to CUP 01-2016, 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.
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KING GEORGE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE The Board of Supervisors of the County of King George, Virginia is considering adoption of the following fee schedule as part of the FY2016/2017 budget: SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING: Finished/Unfinished Areas.......$0.25 per square foot ($100.00 minimum) Electrical Permit ..............................................................................Included Plumbing Permit .............................................................................Included Mechanical Permit ........................................................................Included Grading Permit ................................................................................... $75.00 Zoning Permit ...................................................................................... $75.00 State Levy......................................................................2% per building fee REMODEL INTERIOR: Finished /Unfinished Areas........$0.15 per square foot ($75.00 minimum) Electrical Permit .........................$0.05 per square foot ($50.00 minimum) Plumbing Permit ........................$0.05 per square foot ($50.00 minimum) Mechanical Permit ...................$0.05 per square foot ($50.00 minimum) Zoning Permit ...................................................................................... $75.00 State Levy......................................................................2% per building fee ADDITION TO STRUCTURE: (Additions/porches/sunrooms, etc.) Finished/Unfinished Areas.......$0.15 per square foot ($100.00 minimum) Electrical Permit .........................$0.05 per square foot ($50.00 minimum) Plumbing Permit ........................$0.05 per square foot ($50.00 minimum) Mechanical Permit ...................$0.05 per square foot ($50.00 minimum) Grading permit ................................................................................... $75.00 Zoning Permit ...................................................................................... $75.00 State Levy......................................................................2% per building fee MANUFACTURED HOMES: Single Wide in Park ................................ $150.00 + 2% State Levy + $75.00 Zoning= $228.00 Double Wide in Park $225.00 + 2% State Levy + $75.00 Zoning= $304.50 Single Wide on Private Land ................ $150.00 + 2% State Levy + $75.00 Zoning + $75.00 Grading= $303.00 Double Wide on Private Land ............. $225.00 + 2% State Levy + $75.00 Zoning +$75.00 Grading= $379.50 Triple Wide .................. $300.00 + 2% State Levy + $75.00 Zoning + $75.00 Grading=$456.00 MISCELLANEOUS FEES: Garage/Barns/Sheds (Stick Built)............................ $0.15 per square foot ($75.00 minimum) Sheds/Metal Carports (Prefab-under 256 square feet) ........... $50.00 + 2% State Levy + $75.00 Zoning= $126.00 Sheds/Metal Carports (Prefabgreater than 256 square feet) .............. $75.00 + 2% State Levy +$75.00 Zoning= $151.50 Decks (uncovered)/Steps ....... $75.00 + 2% State Levy + $75.00 Zoning= $151.50 Pool (above ground/no electric) .......... $65.00 + 2% State Levy + $75.00 Zoning= $141.30 Pool (in ground w/electric) .................. $125.00 + 2% State Levy + $75.00 Zoning= $202.50 Demolition (Residential) ........................... $50.00 + 2% State Levy=$51.00
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KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016 TO JUNE 30, 2017 The Board of Supervisors of King George County will hold a public hearing at the Horace A. Revercomb Administration Building Board Room, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2016, on the proposed budgets as shown below. The public hearing is held pursuant to Section 15.2-2506 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, and in compliance with the County’s Financial Policies providing for public comment on the proposed budget. All citizens have the right and are encouraged to attend this public hearing and state their views on the proposed budget. The budget proposal is prepared and published for information and fiscal planning purposes only. The inclusion in the budget of any items does not constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of the Board of Supervisors of King George County to appropriate any funds for that project or purpose. The budget has been presented on the basis of the estimates and requests submitted to the County Administrator by officers and department heads of the County and as reviewed and amended by the Board of Supervisors. There is no designation or allocation of any funds of King George County until there has first been an appropriation for that purpose by the Board of Supervisors. The budget is for informative and fiscal planning purposes and will not be approved, adopted, or ratified by the Board of Supervisors at this public hearing.
FY 2016-17 PROPOSED BUDGET PROPOSED REVENUES General Property Taxes Other Local Taxes Licenses, Permits, Fees Fines and Forfeitures Use of Money and Property Charges for Services Recovered Costs Miscellaneous Total Local Sources
Revenues from the Commonwealth Non-categorical Aid Shared Expenses Categorical Aid Total State Funds
$
$24,572,769 $6,325,700 $7,418,325 $193,500 $227,175 $1,864,463 $369,843 $148,300 41,120,075 $2,288,868 $1,748,220 $25,689,453
$
29,726,541
Revenues from the Federal Government Categorical Aid
$3,470,368 $3,470,368
Total Federal Funds Transfers/Fund Balance TOTAL REVENUES
$883,383 $
75,200,367
PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
OTHER RESIDENTIAL PERMIT FEES Electrical Permit/Electrical Service Upgrade ...................................................... $50.00+ 2% State Levy=$51.00 Plumbing Permit ......................................... $50.00+ 2% State Levy=$51.00 Mechanical Permit ................................... $50.00 + 2% State Levy=$51.00 RETAINING WALLS/MARINE Retaining Walls/Sea Walls .........$0.25 per square foot ($75.00 minimum) Boathouse ................................$0.05 per square foot ($100.00 minimum)
Notice is hereby given that the Department of the Navy is requesting authorization to hydraulically dredge approximately 261 cubic yards of state owned submerged lands, construct three 70-foot long piers, install ten new dolphins, a new 50-foot marginal fuel wharf and a 74-foot long boat ramp adjacent to property situated along Upper Machodoc Creek at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren in King George County. Send comments/inquiries within 15 days to: Marine Resources Commission, Habitat Management Division, 2600 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newport News, Virginia 23607. 3/30/2016
KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON RECOMMENDED CALENDAR YEAR 2016 TAX RATES The Board of Supervisors of King George County will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2016 tax rates at the Horace A. Revercomb Administration Building Board Room, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia, 22485 at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. The tax rates shown below have been approved for advertisement by the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors has the right to adopt tax rates equal to or lower than those which are advertised below:
COUNTY OF KING GEORGE 2016 TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND PROPOSED RATES Calendar Year
Real Estate
Mobile Homes
Personal Property
2015 Levy 2016 Proposed Levy
$0.61 $0.68
$0.61 $0.68
$3.25 $3.50
Machinery & Tools $2.50 $2.50
All levies are per $100 assessed valuation at fair market value Following the public hearing, the Board of Supervisors may fix an appropriate tax levy for real estate, mobile homes, personal property, and machinery and tools for calendar year 2016. The Board of Supervisors is not obligated to adopt the proposed tax rates, and may adjourn to subsequently meet and fix tax levies. Anyone having questions regarding the above may contact the County Administrator’s office, (540) 775-9181, Monday through Friday, during regular working hours. Written comments may be submitted to the County Administrator’s office, or mailed to 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 200, King George, VA 22485. All written comments must be received no later than 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5,
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA 3/23/2016, 3/30/2016
KING GEORGE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE **NOTE: Other Fees may apply depending on project** The Board of Supervisors of the County of King George, Virginia is considering adoption of the following fee schedule as part of the FY2016-2017 budget: New Construction: ..................$0.15 per square foot ($125.00 minimum) Addition to Building:................$0.15 per square foot ($125.00 minimum) Remodel Building: .....................$0.10 per square foot ($75.00 minimum) Unfinished (Shell Only): ...........$0.10 per square foot ($125.00 minimum) Electrical Permit: .............$0.50 per amp of service ($100.00 minimum or ...............................................$0.05 per square foot whichever is greater) Plumbing Permit: .......................$.05 per square foot ($100.00 minimum) Mechanical Permit: ................$0.05 per square foot ($100.00 minimum) Temporary Service Pole: .................................................................. $100.00 Site lighting Permit: .......................................................................... $ 100.00 Pool: ........................................................................... $0.15 per square foot Construction Trailer:.......................................................................... $125.00 Commercial Demolition: ......................... $50.00 + 2% State Levy= $51.00 ***Definition: Per square foot-The total floor area including basement and exterior structures***
ADDITIONAL FEES: Appeal to LBBCA ............................................................................. $250.00 Modification Request......................................................................... $75.00 After the fact permits .............. Double the original cost (not to exceed $250.00) Fast Track Review ............ $200.00 up to 5 Plans, $50.00 each additional Notice of Violation ....................................................... $50.00+Permit Fees
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM: Fire Alarm System ...............................$5.00 per device or $100 minimum Kitchen Hood Suppression ............................................. $150.00 per hood Spray Booth....................................................................................... $200.00 Fire Dampers ................................................................... $10.00 per device Specialized Detection Equipment ............................... $10.00 per device Limited Area Sprinkler System (less than 10 heads) ......................................................................... $100.00 Sprinkler System .......................$0.05 per square foot ($300.00 minimum) Underground Fire Line...................................................................... $100.00 Fire Pump........................................................................................... $100.00 Alteration/Relocation Sprinklers .........$100.00 (5) or less heads/Over (5) heads $10.00 each up to (10)
ZONING PERMIT:.................................................................................. $75.00 GRADING PERMIT: ............................................................................... $75.00 STATE LEVY: ............................................................................................. 2.0% TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY PERMIT: ................................................... $50.00 RE-INSPECTION FEES: (3RD Trip or Not ready for inspection) ..................................................................................... $75.00
AMUSEMENT DEVICE Kiddie Ride ................................................................................ $25.00 each Circular Ride ............................................................................. $35.00 each Spectacular Ride ..................................................................... $55.00 each Coasters .................................................................................. $150.00 each
AMENDMENT FEES: ... $25.00 + $0.20 per square foot for additional area OR $0.05 per square foot to finish existing square feet on existing permit. 3/23/2016, 3/30/2016
SIGN PERMITS Illuminated Sign on building .................... $75.00 + 2% State Levy +$75.00 Zoning= $151.50 Illuminated Free Standing Sign ............ $100.00 + 2% State Levy + $75.00 Zoning= $177.00 Non-Illuminated Sign on building ........... $50.00+ 2% State Levy + $75.00 Zoning= $126.00 Non-Illuminated Free Standing Sign ...... $75.00 + 2% State Levy + $75.00 Zoning= $151.50 MISCELLANEOUS FEES Tent .......................................................................................... $100.00 each Cell Towers ........................................................................................ $100.00 Fuel Tank Installation or removal .......................................$50.00 per tank Asbestos Abatement ......................................................................... $50.00 Elevator Permit ....................................................................$85.00 per floor Elevator Annual Certificate............................................................... $50.00 Plan Review Fee ......................$0.02 per square foot ($100.00 minimum) After hours inspection (to be approved by building official) ...........$75.00 per hour/2 Hour minimum
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After the fact permit (if notice is sent) ............................................... Double cost of new original permit Notice of Violation Fees .................................................................. $100.00 Commercial Appeal to LBBCA ....................................................... $300.00 Commercial Modification Request ................................................ $100.00 Commercial Re-inspection Fee ........................................................ $75.00 3/23/2016, 3/30/2016
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Taxes: Hearing scheduled From page 1
For homes currently assessed at $250,000, real estate taxes would go up by $175 from $1,525 to $1,700. For homes currently assessed at $200,000, real estate taxes would go up by $140, from $1,220 to $1,360. For real property assessed at $100,000, real estate taxes would go up by $70, from $610 to $680. Personal property tax rates are advertised to go from $3.25 to $3.50 per $100 valuation for such items as cars, trucks, boats and trailers. That would equate to a 7.7 percent increase. Longtime King George resident Rick McDaniel said the proposed tax rates would affect his household. He is retired from a federal government job at the Dahlgren Navy Base. “I get very few cost of living increases,” McDaniel said. He and his spouse enjoy living on their farm and have acreage in ‘land use.’ Land used for agriculture, horticulture and forestry can be categorized as ‘in land use.’ It’s fairly common in King George, since it is still largely a rural county. Land classified in land use makes it eligible for the value of the land to be lowered under a formula devised by the State Land Evaluation Advisory Council. The lower assessment of the land is then taxed at the same rate as all other real property within a locality. McDaniel told us his real estate estimate based on the proposed tax rates. “A fair amount of the land is in land use because it's being farmed. Our real estate bill was $4,760,” McDaniel said. “That's a perfect example of being ‘land poor.’ He estimates a higher tax bill if it wasn’t qualified for land use. “I'm guessing if it wasn't for land use, the bill would probably be $7,000$8,000,” McDaniel said. As it is, he estimates his bill will go up by $578. He also took a look at his personal property taxes for his vehicles. “We have two vehicles, neither of which is very new. My truck is 13 years old and the car is 5 years old. Personal property was $425,” McDaniel said, adding his car is assessed at $17,275 and truck at $4,525. It’s complicated computing personal property tax since there is state
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“car tax relief ” figured in. The car tax relief originated in 1998 as an initiative of former Gov. Jim Gilmore. The tax is not a straight calculated percentage. The car tax relief provided lower personal property taxes in the early years, and now knocks the assessed tax down through a formula based on the locality’s share of a fixed amount from the state established in tax year 2005, “with each locality receiving a state reimbursement required to reduce its tax rate on the first $20,000 value of qualifying motor vehicles so that the tax revenue plus the state reimbursement will approximately equal the revenue that would have been received without a rate reduction.” Suffice it to say, the higher the assessed value of vehicles, the higher the personal property tax bills. McDaniel gave his thoughts on the tax proposals. “No organization is going to come before the board and say, ‘We're good for the year. We don't need any money.’ That's not how the system works. You always ask for much more than you expect to get, hoping to get something between what you got last year and what you're dreaming about for this year,” McDaniel said. “To me, the board is acquiescing without doing the proper due diligence. The board not only has a responsibility to fund county government, but at the same time to minimize the impact on county residents. It's hard for me to fathom that 11.5 percent and 7.7 percent increases are minimizing the impact on county residents. For someone like me who is retired, the increases have even a greater impact.” Supervisors are planning on adopting tax rates and a budget at a meeting on April 17. The rates adopted will be used for sending out first-half tax bills, due to be paid in early June, with second half bills due in December. Details on the proposed budget, and proposed revenues can be viewed near the back pages of this edition in large display advertisements placed by the county. The tax rates and proposed levies are also advertised herein. Inspection fees for commercial and residential building permits are also planned to go up. Those can also be viewed in the large display advertisements near the back pages of this edition.
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County to continue legal retainer payment for Gregory and law firm Phyllis Cook
The King George County Board of Supervisors extended an agreement for provision of legal services through the end of 2016 with Hefty Wiley & Gore and former full-time county attorney Eric Gregory. The arrangement allows the county to continue with Gregory providing services on a parttime basis. Gregory had been hired as county attorney in February 2013. In December, supervisors had announced Gregory’s resignation to join the law firm. At the same time the board took action to contract with his new firm for a four-month term commencing Jan. 1. The unanimous action on March 15 will continue through December with the arrangement for comprehensive legal services to the county
for a flat fee of $10,000 per month, with Gregory at the county offices several days per month and available to executive staff by phone and email as necessary. “At this point I think the arrangement is serving our needs sufficiently. Eric is very responsive and there have been no issues,” Chairwoman Ruby Brabo said. “While Eric is our primary attorney, the added bonus to this arrangement is the benefit of access to the expertise of the other attorneys within the law firm without additional costs incurred.” Gregory is also pleased. “Personally, I'm glad to still be engaged with King George, which is a great county, with marvelous people, a great sense of community, and forward-thinking leadership that has done a great job managing the county's assets for the benefit of its citizens,” Gregory said.
In addition, the deal is saving the county money, according to Travis Quesenberry, county administrator, who referred to the 2015-16 budget. “Approximately $185,000, about $15,400 per month, was for salary and benefits for the county attorney and the part-time paralegal position,” Quesenberry said. Quesenberry, who is retiring in December, is also the county’s engineer. Brabo has suggested looking into the possibilities of a similar arrangement for the engineer position going forward. “I believe that if we can cut costs without cutting the quality of the services, that we should change how we have traditionally staffed the operation of the county on a day to day basis,” Brabo said. “ I believe my colleagues are open to gathering information and discussing this for consideration.”
18 area students attend Bank Day Linda Farneth
Three 17-year-old seniors from Colonial Beach High School attended Bank Day on Tuesday March 15. Trevor Delane, Sydney Scherer and Owen Hynson joined 15 other students from around the area to tour banks around the region. The third Tuesday in March was declared Bank Day by the Virginia General Assembly in 1991 to provide an opportunity for high school seniors across the Commonwealth the opportunity to learn more about banking, financial services, and the vital roles banks play in their communities. Last year’s Colonial Beach participants, Cassandra Downey and Kadera Lyburn, both won scholarships for their winning essays describing what the banking industry does for the community. Out of six Virginia regions, Downey was chosen as the Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore Regional Winner. Colonial Beach Guidance Councilor Michelle Wells joked with this year's students, saying “No pressure.” The Bank of Lancaster, in partnership with the Virginia Bankers Association, was pleased again this year to host area high school students for Virginia Bank Day. Bank of Lancaster's Consumer Education Director, Hazel Farmer, stated “We were extremely pleased to have 18 high school seniors participate in the Bank Day program.” This year Farmer also welcomed Chief Financial Officer Stacy Puckett and Chief Operating Officer Laurie Milligan from the VBA headquarters in Richmond. Farmer said, “These young people had a full day with us, learning about the importance of saving, obtaining and maintaining good credit, careers in banking, dressing for success, privacy and con-
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fidentiality, ethics, how to complete both an employment application and a loan application, and how community bankers reinvest in their community, both financially and with manpower. Several times throughout the day I heard ‘I had no idea so much goes on in a bank’ and ‘I didn’t know there were so many different types of career opportunities in banking!’ ” Colonial Beach seniors had similar comments. Trevor Delane, majoring in Premed said, “I liked how they talked about serving in the community.” Delane said he is interested in business so the day at the bank will help him in exploring business related studies. Delane hopes to come back and serve the Colonial Beach community as a doctor. He has chosen Hood College Maryland as his next step. Sydney Scherer, plans to pursue engineering at Virginia Tech. “I really enjoyed it. I didn't realize how much went into banking and how many different jobs there were in the banking industry. I like the behind the scenes look.” Scherer said she will be better prepared if she needs to seek a loan.
arships, and a start on a career path in the financial world.” Following their day at the Bank, the students will submit to the VBA an essay on the topic “How Banking Benefits My Community; and this year the VBA will be awarding $26,000 in scholarships to the essay winners. Last year two of the Bank Day students hosted by Bank of Lancaster won scholarships. Kadera Lyburn was a $500 scholarship winner, and Cassandra Downey was the Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore Regional winner and received a $2,000 scholarship. Both of these students were from Colonial Beach High School. Farmer said, “We are in great hopes one or more of the students who visited with us this year will also be a scholarship recipient. Our students were a very enthused, polite and attentive group of young people and we enjoyed having all of them with us for the day. We also want to thank the local high schools for working with us and giving these young people the opportunity to spend the day with us and participate in Bank Day. ”
Owen Hynson is majoring in environmental science. “When you think of a bank you just think of depositing and withdrawing money.” He said he learned about many programs offered by the bank to help seniors and other community members. Hynson will be attending Christopher Newport University and also plans to return to the community after college. Farmer said, “Bank of Lancaster has a strong commitment to financial literacy, and as community bankers, we are proud to work with the VBA, the Virginia Council on Economic Education, the American Bankers Association, and our local schools to promote financial and economic education.” Bruce Whitehurst, President & CEO of the Virginia Bankers Association, stated “Bank Day is one of the best short-term, hands-on experiences that a classroom teacher can offer their students—the opportunity to go inside the bank vault, to watch customer/ bank officer interaction, to learn about the many services that banks offer, and to start the networking that often leads to part-time and summer jobs, schol-
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