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Blunt announces run for CB mayor Linda Farneth

Vice Mayor Eddie Blunt announced his intentions to run for Colonial Beach Mayor in the November elections during his speech to the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce during their annual awards ceremony held on April 6.

“I'm going to ask for your support as I take a step back from the vice mayor and put my name in the hat to fill Mike Ham's position as mayor on the November Ballot. I ask all

of you for your prayers and support for our council as we continue to navigate through the next few years,” Blunt said.

Blunt serves as the current vice mayor; his term on the council does not expire until December 2018. If he won the race for mayor, his vacant seat on council would open after the election, requiring the council to appoint someone to fill his vacant seat.

Blunt talked about recent changes to the town. “Our town is going through some very important changes, we had a considerable

influx of new residential homes being built even though we have a significant amount of used inventory on the market. We are preparing to offer millions of dollars of property to the real estate market.”

Recently Westmoreland County reassessed property values, and according to Westmoreland Supervisor Larry Roberson, many assessments went down. Roberson has stated the county may adjust tax rates to account for lost real estate revenues.

Blunt said, “We don't know what Westmo-

reland has planned to offset the reduction of property values and the real estate tax assessments. And now there is conversation going on about a new casino, which could change the face of the town as we know it.”

He warned, “We can't afford to let our past put us in an emotional straitjacket. We have to find ways for growth without losing the charm of the town.” Blunt said the town has an opportunity to capitalize on all that everyone is doing to thrive; from the art galleries, Tiki bars, great restaurants, world class

entertainment, better schools, infrastructure and a place for retired persons as well as new families .

Colonial Beach voters will choose 3 members of council and their mayor on the November ballot. “I ask each and every one of you who qualify for positions consider putting your name on the ballot. We need business friendly people who have a strong work ethic and business minds to help navigate See Blunt, page 8

Planning commission passes ES plan with recommendations Linda Farneth

Photo by Linda Farneth

Colonial Beach Mayor Mike Ham objects to Planning Commission proposals on design for the new elementary school, calling the suggestions a “redesign.”

Dillon homicide sentencing set for June 16th

Former deputy killed woman in 2015 Richard Leggitt

After the preparation of a pre-sentence report, a Colonial Beach woman will be sentenced on June 16th in connection with murder of Sharon Dickerson Smith. Smith was killed Jan. 31, 2015.

Sierra Seantaine Dillon, 45, is scheduled to appear before Westmoreland County Circuit Judge Herbert Hewitt for sentencing after entering guilty pleas last week to charges of murder, use of a firearm while committing murder and reckless handling of a firearm, all felonies.

Dillon, a former Westmoreland County deputy sheriff, was arrested at her home on Hamilton Street in Colonial Beach after officers responded to a 5:30 a.m. 911 call and found Smith, also a resident of Colonial Beach, dead from a gunshot wound to the chest. Dillon was performing CPR on Smith when Colonial Beach police officers arrived.

At that time, Dillon claimed the shooting was accidental. She said she had been cleaning her gun she dropped the weapon and it accidentally discharged, hitting Smith who was sitting across the room from her on a couch. Dillon told officers she had been drinking prior to the shooting.

However, another couple who were upstairs in the house at the time of the shooting advised officers that Dillon and Smith had been arguing just before they heard the gunshot. And, forensic experts told investigators that the gun, a Springfield Amour .40 caliber pistol, would not have discharged if dropped in the manner Dillon had claimed.

Investigators determined that the shot that killed Smith was fired from 24 to 72 inches away. It was also determined that Dillon had a blood alcohol content of .163 when her blood was tested three hours after the shooting. Dillon has been held without bond in the Northern Neck Regional Jail since the shooting and will remain in jail until her sentencing, according to Westmoreland Commonwealth's Attorney Julia Sichol.

Colonial Beach Mayor Mike Ham asked the town Planning Commission not to try to redesign the new elementary school during an April 7 public hearing to approve the conditional use permit to place the new elementary school building at the First Street campus.

Commissioners expressed concerns they had for potential problems that may arise from the design of the building. Commissioner comments continued for almost 20 minutes after the public hearing portion opened and closed with no one from the public speaking on the matter.

Planning Commission Chairwoman Robin Schick responded to the Mayor's concerns saying, “They are all recommendations, that's what we do here. We are the public identity that represents the town's people. It is not political in nature to recommend to the council what we think is best.”

Commissioners Maureen McCabe and Dianna Clopton expressed a concern that the stormwater management plan, which the architects say meets state standards, is not sufficient.

McCabe is concerned state standards aren't enough for this area. “I sincerely hope that they will do some extra planning in order to guarantee this will be effective.”

Clopton agreed with McCabe. “I understand there is a 1-inch event that is planned for because that is the state averaging, but when you look at the [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration date] county by county, that's not what this will have.”

Schick told members they cannot require more than the state mandates, and reminded the members that the conditional use permit calls for the builders to obtain an approved state stormwater permit from the Department

of Environmental Quality before beginning work.

Schick had several concerns. “The planning commission's role is to help the town proceed in a fashion that we have a future not only into the next year but to the next 10, 20 or even 50 years from now. My biggest concern is that it is too small.” Schick presented a chart to the commission members outlining the enrollment from 1997 to 2016. According to Schick the school shows a growth rate of 9.7 percent. She recommended the school accommodate for a 10 percent growth rate over the next 30 years.

Schick recommended the school widen the rear entrance sidewalk leading to the gymnasium/cafeteria and plan for an additional 20 parking spaces. She also requested a site plan for necessary sports and playground equipment be submitted to the planning commission.

The plans for the school call for bus students to be dropped off at the rear entrance and walkers/parent dropoffs will occur at the main school entrance for safety.

When Clopton asked if the back entrance could be made grander for the students, the Mayor got up to speak. Clopton asked, “Can we make it as lovely and nice and grand as the front entrance, instead of a second class entrance?”

Ham said, “With all due respect, we're here to talk about a conditional use permit for putting a building up. The school is responsible for setting the size, requirements, the design and meeting state standards. We should not have the planning commission redesigning the school.”

Ham addressed Schick's concerns of growth by saying the school is currently taking in roughly 70 county See School, page 8

Raggs opens second store in Colonial Beach Fun store now has location near beach Richard Leggitt

Joyce Gunderson, a Colonial Beach businesswoman, has recently opened the latest edition of Raggs, her women's clothing, gifts and furniture store, at 500 Colonial Ave. just blocks from the town's Potomac River beach.

"I am living my dream," said the vivacious Gunderson. "I have wanted to be in the clothing business since I was eight years old. I am doing what I want to do."

Raggs is a clothing store that Gunderson has operated in several Virginia locations, including King George, for the better part of 30 years. It was located in the Colonial Plaza Shopping Center until recently when it moved to the former location of Wishes and Dreams, which closed last year.

"Wishes and Dreams had a great, successful run," Gunderson said.

"But I was excited when I learned this location was going to be available. Without a doubt, it is better visibility."

The new store brightly painted in beach colors, not only has women's clothing, but jewelry, gifts and furniture. "We will be adding new stuff all the time," said Gunderson. "Hopefully, we can make it fun for customers."

Gunderson said she chose the

“We will be adding new stuff all the time. Hopefully, we can make it fun for customers.”

Raggs owner Joyce Gunderson

name Raggs "because that is sort of the slang name for the clothing business." Gunderson, who went to Virginia Tech and majored in fashion mechanizing, travels a great deal representing Balfour jewelry on college campuses in Virginia and Maryland.

She is well known in Colonial Beach, where she has lived for more than 20 years, as a tireless civic activist and community volunteer. "I want this store to be a community resource," she said.

Debbie Ey, Gunderson's manager at the colorful and eclectic Raggs store, is proud of the various merchandise on sale at Raggs. "We have two lines of jewelry with interchangeable stones," Ey said. "And, we have a lot of beach wear." Ey said Raggs is currently open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. "We will expand those hours in the summer," said Ey, which is good news to all of those area residents who want to share Joyce Gunderson's dream.

Photo by Richard Leggitt

Debbie Ey is a manager at Raggs.

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We’re changing to cover our community better You may have noticed a few changes in The Journal recently.

You should be noticing some more soon.

We are making a commitment to the community to publish more news that is strictly local, including police and fire department news, news from local school systems – including “Meet your teacher,” where we ask questions of a local teacher about their pro-

fession and print their answers, on Page 3 today – and more from you.

We want you, our readers, to set the tone and help us determine what news, features,sports and other content you want to see in the paper. We welcome school award and activity notices, business news and awards, club happenings, nonprofit news, church news, homeschool news – literally anything our readers are interested

in, we are interested in publishing.

There will be more changes. A redesign of the paper is coming, and you may notice, for instance, more variety in headline type, more graphics and a generally more welcoming design.

While we will continue our comprehensive coverage of local government boards and panels and commissions, we will be bringing the focus of news stories back to

you, our readers. How do decisions taken by government entities affect local residents? More and more of our coverage will be focussed on answering that questions.

The news is not over when the government decides something; what's important is how local residents are helped – or hurt – by those decisions.

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Open convention is real possibility What do you say to Republican voters who supported Donald Trump, particularly those who supported him in Virginia (King George and Westmoreland GOP voters, both gave him big margins) that their man, even when he has the most delegates, or perhaps, even a solid majority, David S. Kerr could still lose the nomination at the convention?

No matter what you think of Trump it does seem a bit unfair to come to the end of the fight, having won so many primaries, only to be told, no, sorry, the Republican Party has chosen to nominate someone else.

However, it’s been done before. In 1912 Theodore Roosevelt, trying to unseat fellow Republican President Howard Taft, won nearly every primary he entered. The nomination seemed to be his. That was, until the GOP convention met and decided it wasn’t. Roosevelt then went on to run on an Independent (Bull Moose) ticket that split the Republican vote and elected Woodrow Wilson.

Decades later, in 1968, the Democrats, after an awful year, which included Bobby Kennedy’s assassination, nominated Vice President Humbert Humphrey. Humphrey, unlike other Democratic candidates, such as Eugene McCarthy, had not entered a single primary.

In 1976, President Gerald Ford was vying for the nomination against Ronald Reagan.

It was a battle royal. When convention time rolled around, no one had a clear majority. Ford and Reagan were lobbying for every vote, and Ford, relying heavily on the prestige of the presidency, secured a narrow victory over Reagan. Old Reagan supporters, many in their later years, still remember this as a stinging defeat.

But, what about Trump? Over the past few decades primaries have become the principle means of selecting delegates. There are winner take all primaries, like South Carolina, or proportional outcomes, like Virginia. In the end it means that it’s usually possible to keep a running track of delegates won in primaries until its clear who the nominee is going to be. This has been the case for at least the last 40 years. Almost always, the decision is made well before the convention. Though Hillary Clinton tried to persuade the Democratic Party’s super delegates to come over to her side in 2008 and possibly derail an Obama candidacy it didn’t happen.

Alas, what this means is that most conventions are incredibly dull. Nothing happens. But, maybe not at this year’s GOP convention. Something is clearly afoot when it comes to the Republican convention in July. Even if Trump has a majority.

The party leaders, the Cruz and Kasich campaigns among others, as well as the party elders, are considering their options. It’s possible they’ll lose their nerve. So far, the establishment in challenging Trump has mostly taken to hand waving and the occasional condemnation. But, that’s about it.

However, come time for the GOP faithful to gather in Cleveland, their mood might have

Letters to the Editor

Get the smoke out of Va. politics I'm sure you've heard of the "smoke filled back rooms" that exist in politics . It's all very “House of Cards,” but for the most part, it's drama and fiction better for the television than actual politics.

Then sometimes, those smoke filled back rooms actually exist.

Last year in Virginia, 1,221 pieces of legislation failed to pass — they were "killed" —and the vast majority of them were done away with in committee or subcommittee. Only 30 out of those 1,221 bills that failed got all the way to the floor for a full debate and vote of the legislature.

As a matter of fact, 834 pieces of legislation (over 68 percent) were killed in a secret vote that's not recorded. Legislation dealing with non-partisan redistricting, raising the minimum wage and paid family leave never see the light of day because they're killed on nonrecorded votes. The back rooms may not be as filled with smoke as they once were, but they still exist.

You can help send a message — sign our petition — and let the Republicans know that you oppose these hidden, secret, private votes. Go to http://vahousedems.ngpvanhost. com/form/5391795474981193472.

Elected representatives should be held accountable, and the public should know how we vote.

Del. Marcus Simon, 53rd District, Virginia House of Delegates

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Thorny budget issues won’t stop progress A version of this letter was published as Ms. Brabo's newsletter for April Everyone expects that when they call 911, someone will answer.

That is not reality in our community today. Federal standards require five dispatchers in the call center per shift due to call volume and yet we only ever have two. There are never more than four deputies per shift which equates to one per district and then most of the time there are usually only three due to vacations, sick time, court time, etc. When a major incident such as a shooting occurs, it leaves the county vulnerable. Everyone expects that there will be a math teacher at the high school to teach our children. Currently our county high school is not accredited due to the inability to recruit and retain math teachers.

The county is required to have on staff a records manager position and yet we are not in compliance. Standards for a Human Resource Department are one full time employee per every 75-100 employees. We still only have one person attempting to serve over 200 employees.

Citizens consistently voice their concerns regarding the lack of minutes available from County Board and Committee meetings but there is only one employee who bears the responsibility of transcribing the minutes for all County Board and Committee meetings in addition to

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numerous other responsibilities.

Citizens complain about the functionality of the county website and the lack of information available, but the county only employees two IT personnel who spend the majority of their time ensuring the 911 system is working smoothly at all times while simultaneously trouble shooting issues in other Departments. Although these needs have an associated cost, residents expect the County to provide for them.

The negative impact to the quality of life because the County is unable to meet these needs is immeasurable. In addition county employees are faced with increased costs associated with the Virginia Retirement System and health care. To my knowledge, there has never been a lines of business review of the county budget. This is part of the reason why some departments are suffering and unable to provide services in the manner expected while other areas could probably use some improvements with regards to efficiencies.

Time does not allow for this type of review to occur during this immediate budget cycle due to the deadline set by the state code, but it will be a priority this fall going into the next budget cycle.

That aside, obvious areas for cuts and efficiencies were addressed, such as the Board of Supervisors opting to go digital and eliminating almost all paper copies. This cuts down on staff time, paper, ink, and electricity costs. The Commissioner

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of Revenue cut tens of thousands of dollars from her budget simply by eliminating one yearly mailing. So what are we doing to generate more revenue to avoid these types of situations going forward? The Supervisors are moving forward with supplying the 3/301 intersection with water and sewer service to support economic development. Working with the members of the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Planning Commission, the Supervisors will begin creating an economic development strategic plan for the future development of the county.

The EDA is being encouraged to pursue a Main Street project for the courthouse area while continuing to market the industrial park. Over the next 12 months, we hope to lay the groundwork for future smart growth that will generate the necessary revenue to fund the needs of the county going forward. Citizen participation will be critical during the process of creating the Economic Development Strategic Plan so stay tuned for information about upcoming meetings and plan to get involved. Last but not least, if you are interested in serving on a committee, please contact your supervisor and make them aware as there are currently positions open.

You can find the list of open positions online included at the end of the second monthly agenda packet each month.

Ruby Brabo, chairwoman, King George County Supervisors

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changed. Because, though Trump may have a large number of delegates there are some variables. For instance, the rules binding delegates are loose at best. Maybe with lots of lobbying some Trump votes could be swayed. Most states require a pledged delegate to remain faithful through the first and sometimes the second ballot. But, no one has ever gone to jail for violating that pledge.

Also, and this is procedure run amok, since the convention sets its own rules, it can, legally, suspend those pledge obligations. All it takes is a majority vote, and if the anti-Trump forces, however divided they maybe, have enough votes, they could do it.

What happens next is an open question. Let’s assume it’s a free for all. The Trump delegates aren’t likely to switch candidates all that easily. According to polls they’re some of the most committed delegates ever. But, if a majority, perhaps with Cruz and Kasich supporters, and with the help of about 120 party leaders selected in states that have neither caucuses nor primaries there might be enough support to change the outcome. They might support Cruz or even Kasich, or, perhaps even an outsider. It is possible.

Journalists have been craving an open, or brokered convention, for years.

We’d love a convention with some real action.

Most of the time we’re disappointed. But, this year, if the anti-Trump forces have the nerve, maybe we’ll get our wish.

Though just what state the GOP will be in when it’s all finished is another story entirely.

tion, in addition to continuing our practice of publishing our readers' views as letters to the editor, we will begin publishing our views on local issues. We don't intend to dominate the conversation, or disparage anyone, but we will weigh in on issues of mement in our communities, and shine the light of praise on local volunteers, civic activists, elected oficials and anyone in the public eye whom we

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Budding poets spend afternoon Liberal Arts time being creative

Meet your teacher Thursday, April 14

Members of American Legion Post 89, Auxiliary & Riders and Sons will meet at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall corner of 206/610.

Saturday, April 16

First graders at Cople Elementary School spent afternoon creating poetry and sharing their work during Poetry Cafe program.

First Grade students, along with their teachers and reading specialist, shared a one hour special program to celebrate poetry on the day before Spring Break. The Poetry Café featured an opportunity for parents and community members to join the students in writing poetry, while enjoying refreshments. As special guests and parents circulated, students read the poems they were creating and invited their guests to also create their own poetry.

Students from each classroom then read aloud special poems they had created or picked out, which were especially meaningful to them. The audience was encouraged to snap their fingers to show appreciation after each student shared their poetry. Some students even dressed the part, as poets, to express their artistry.

The Poetry Café coincides with the poetry unit students are studying during their Language Arts time. This allows students to celebrate how their learning can be used to entertain and share ideas outside of the classroom.

Students enjoyed the great opportunity, and the Poetry Café had an awesome turnout, including over 30 parents and special School Board Member guests, Mr. Ralph Fallin and Mrs. Patricia Lewis.

First Baptist Church to celebrate 124th Anniversary Members of the First Baptist Church family cordially invite you to attend the 124th Church Anniversary on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 3 p.m. The them for this blessed occasion is “Loving the Church As We Love Ourselves,” 1 Peter 5:13-14 (NKJV).

The morning service will start at 12:00 Noon, and the evening service will be at 3 p.m. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m.

The guest preacher will be the Rev. L. Tremayne Lacey, Pastor of Long Branch Baptist Church, Woodford, VA. Also in attendance will be his Choir, Ushers and members of the congration. Please come and help us celebrate a glorious time in the name of our Lord. 619 Jackson St. Colonial Beach, VA.

Area Death Patricia Ann Headley

Patricia Ann Headley, 77, of Colonial Beach, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2016. Pat was born in Washington D.C. on Jan. 30, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret Donaldson. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert “Bobby” Headley.

Pat is survived by her longtime companion, Douglas Hinds; daughter Susan Staubitz; sons, Ronald Headley (Susan), Richard Headley(Terri) and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister, Margaret Fitzpatrick. Pat loved to have a good time and will be greatly missed. Services will be private

10th Annual Silent Auction & Dinner hosted by Col. Beach Elem. School. 6 p.m. at the CBHS cafeteria. $10 pp includes dinner. cbespta@cbschools.net.

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 804-580-3377.

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.

Mother-Daughter-LadiesTea 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

New life ministries will host evangelists Mark & Trina Hankins April 26-28, starting at 7 p.m. each night. (804) 224-8447.

Child care provided. New Life is located on Route 205 in Col. Bch. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Spring Fling Saturday, April 23 8 a.m.- 1p.m. Baked goods, plants, table of treasures and vendors with continental breakfast items. (804) 224-0440. salem baptist church celebrates its Annual Women’s Day service on Aprit 16 at 3 p.m.

Dinner after the 11:30 a.m. service.

Guest speaker will be Rev. Janice Scott, from MD. Music provided by the Voices of DMV. All women are invited to come worship.

Antioch Baptist Church hosts The Signing Sensations of God of the Antioch Baptist Church at 3 p.m. on April 16. Program to benefit building fund. Other local groups to perform. 11102 James Madison Pkwy, KG. Dahlgren UMC hosts the next cooking/nutrition class “Eating Smart, Moving More.”

12:30-2 p.m. Open to the public.

Nursery available for children up to age 3. Register by calliing (540) 663-2230.

The Church announces the re

Center located at 717 Marshall Ave.

Sunday, April 17

Love Thy Neighbor monthly event. 2 p.m. KG Citizens Center.

Antioch Baptist Church will be the guests speakers and provide music and songs.

Thursday, April 21

KG Count HIstorical Society wll meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Revercomb Bldg. Scheduled speaker is Richard Green of the Potawomek Tribe.

Q&A time, and refreshments. Open to anyone interested in local history.

Saturday, April 23

Audobon Bird Walk at Belle Isle Park. Meet at 9 a.m. at the horse trailer parking lot at the park. Call (804) 462-0084 and let Frank know you are going to be on the walk.

T&J Dairy Barn & NN Region of Antique Automobile Club to host R4L fundraiser between 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Cruise-in open to all, $5 donaton suggested. 718 Jessie Dupont Memorial Hwy, Burgess, VA. 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.

opening of the Sheep’s Pen on Fridays, beginning May 6. Gently used items from books to toys, clothes to strollers and dishes to furniture are available. All items are donated and all proceeds go to the church.

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. 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 UMC 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.

are learning at school is the most Victoria Abdallah, Sealston Elementary School, amazing thing parents can be doing.

I can always tell when students have Kindergarten Question: What made you decide to become a teacher?

A: I have wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl. My teachers were always such a positive influence on me and helped shape the person I am today. I wanted to be a part of that journey in the lives of others.

Q: What do you love most about teaching?

A: I love getting to know my students. Each child has different ways of learning, different things that excite them, and different ways of expressing themselves. I enjoy making those observations throughout the year in order to reach each of them to the maximum capacity.

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

A: Best: There are no separations. My kids are still young enough to be unaware of economic, racial, and educational divisions. It is so beautiful to watch every day. Worst: Students are still limited in their writing and oral skills so it is a challenge for them to express their ideas.

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

A: One of my students has the whole class convinced that he owns a great white shark and he rides it when he goes home. I have begun to think he has himself convinced more than the other kids.

been practicing any of our skills at home.

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

A: I love to go to thrift stores.

Finding treasures in things that other people did not want is one of my favorite things to do.

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

A: We are on the child's team, rooting for them to win, in their corner each and every day.

Q: What do you do on your summer vacation?

A: My husband and I help run a variety of summer programs for children in our church including a summer camp in the mountains, vacation bible school, and youth group events.

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

A: Classroom sizes. My classroom has 17 children in it this year and it is a beautiful experience. I have gotten to know the students so personally and their bond in a smaller community has been so strong.

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A: “Horton Hears a Who” by Dr. Seuss. Through words that are simple enough for a child to understand, the beautiful phrase is spoken that "a person's a person no matter how small". We are to speak for those who do not have a voice of their own and never belittle the life of another human being.

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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.

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Sunday School • 9:45 a.m.

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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.

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"Pastor Larry M. Robinson” Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

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Tabernacle Baptist Church

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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.

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Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

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Drifters Kenzie Cox slams 4 homeruns in 2 games Leonard Banks Sports editor Junior Colonial Beach High School Drifters' third baseman Kenzie Cox is having her best season ever.

Last week, she led the Drifters to a 40-1 rout over host Charles City, with three home runs, and 6 hits out of 7 plate appearances. On the following day, against the visiting Douglass Freeman Rebels, in a 9-6 losing cause, the multi-athlete (basketball, volleyball, softball) accounted for three RBIs, 1 homerun, and 2 scores.

During the past 8 games this season, Cox has compiled a .485 batting average, 21 RBIs, 10 hits, .514 on base percentage, and 16 hits.

On Monday, the Drifters wasted very little effort in dispensing of Charles City. After scoring 7 runs in

the top of the first, the Drifters added an unprecedented 18 runs in the top of the third, 11 runs in the top of the fifth, and 4 additional runs in the top of the fifth. Along with Cox’s banner 6-7, 11 RBI day at the plate, Deniya Newman (3-5, 7 RBI) and Sidney Sherer (5-6) added 1 homerun apiece.

On the following day, the Drifters stumbled, as they hosted and lost a 9-6 game against Douglass Freeman.

The Rebels capitalized on seven Drifter errors, and two earned runs for a 9-6 victory.

After the Drifters rallied to retake the control of the game with a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the first inning, the Rebels capitalized on two Drifter errors, a grounder, and a walk RBI to take a commanding 5-2 lead in the top of the second inning.

After the Rebels added an additional run in the top of the 4th for a 6-2 lead, the Drifters bats suddenly awakened.

In the bottom of the 5th, Haley Phillips started a minirally with an RBI grounder. Two batters later, Cox blasted a two-run homerun that cut the deficit to 1 (6-5).

Later, in the top of the sixth inning and seventh inning, the Rebels added three additional runs for 9-5.

In the following bottom of the seventh inning, with no outs, Cox gave the Drifters a glimmer of hope with an RBI double that cut the lead to 3.

However, the Rebels closed out the game with a double play that began with a grounder and ended with a runner thrown out at the plate.

“I thought we played a solid game, but we just didn’t get the win,” Drift-

W&L head football coach leaving for Essex

Foxes show Colonial Forge Eagles no mercy Leonard Banks Sports editor The King George High School softball Foxes' (4-2, 3-1) recent wins over triple-A powers, Colonial Forge (16-6), and North Stafford (12-1) is a testament to their fortitude to overcome challenges in the face of adversity.

As for their Wednesday night victory over the Eagles, for all general purposes, the game was over in the bottom of the first inning. Feasting on the pitching of Eagles' Peyton Hawkins, the Foxes rolled off 11 runs on 9 hits before the Eagles realized that they were precariously close to realizing a five-inning mercy rule outcome.

“This is the way that we like to see them hit, and they did exactly that tonight,” Foxes head coach Renee Parker said. “Its still early and we have 15 games left in the season.”

After Ashleigh Nalls cleared the bases with an RBI double, it was apparent that the Foxes smelled a hit of blood from their visiting foes.

Nalls later finished the game with 3-4 performance at the plate that included double, triple, and 5 RBIs. Nalls' teammate, Jaclynn Truxon added 3 runs.

Photo by Leonard Banks

Drifter catcher Haley Phillips , 10, awaits a potential throw-out at the plate.

Following the example from Nalls, Taylor Hughes and Mickey Perrotte added two additional RBI singles that extended the lead to 5-0. With Hawkins struggling to find the strike zone, Alexis Sheehan walked in an RBI score, while teammate Truxon slammed an RBI single over the third base line to push the Foxes' lead to 7-0.

With the momentum on their size, and a bewildered Eagles infield fixated on the long night ahead, the Foxes ended the inning with runs from a wild pitch, Madison Morgan RBI grounder, and final run-scoring single from Caitlyn Crossman.

In the face of a 11-0 King George lead, the Eagles offense finally showed some signs of life in the top of the third inning. Taylor Schaefer temporarily gave the Eagles a mercy rule reprieve with a 2-run homerun — cutting the lead to 11-2.

In the next four innings, both teams exchanged scores, resulting in a 14-5 Fox lead. However, it appeared that the game would last into the seventh inning after the Eagles scored their final run in the top of the sixth. As fate would have it, relief pitcher, Juliet Truslow helped her cause, with a 2-run scoring single into center field that mercilessly ended the game, 16-6.

On Wednesday, the Foxes will host Eastern View for the first conference game of the season.

Richard Leggitt Todd Jones, who was hired by Washington & Lee to help rebuild its varsity football program, is leaving after just two years to become the athletic director at Northern Neck rival Essex in Tappahannock, sources have told The Journal.

Jones, who had a record of 15-9 with two playoff appearances while coaching at W&L, also was a physical education teacher at Montross Middle School. He will be leaving that position at the end of the school year. His wife, Meredith, a math teacher at W&L, will be joining him at Essex.

Jones, 43, coached the Essex Trojans for 14 years, building them into a regional powerhouse with a record of 70 wins and 17 losses including a 2009 state championship. Jones and his wife have two daughters, Payton,

Newman honored with second All-State award Leonard Banks Sports editor The age-old adage of lightning striking twice in the same place certainly applies to Drifter standout basketball point guard Deniya Newman.

Last week, the 4-year starter was named for the second time to the VHSL Group 1A All-

State basketball team. Other names on the first team list included: Peyton Williams (Northwood), Aja Boyd (Appomattox Central), Lexy Vance (Twin Valley), Brianna Jones (Surry), Elizabeth Jones (George Wythe), Sadie Smith (Fort Chiswell), and Jada Boyd (Appomattox Central).

Williams was selected Player of the Year, and her coach, Tammy Gillespie was voted Coach

ers head coach Scott Foster said. “A couple of early errors in the outfield hurt us.”

On the mound, Rebel senior Hannah Lettshek finished the game with 7 strikeouts, 1 walk, 6 runs, and 11 hits. As for the Drifters, Manana Morton accounted for 2 earned runs, 2 strikeouts, 10 hits, in seven innings of work.

Hitting wise, Sidney Pulliam led the Rebels with 2-3 plate appearance, 2 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases. Teammate Deija Bowden compiled 2-3 day at plate, while stealing two bases and scoring a run.

Drifters Cox finished the game with a 4-4 plate performance, 3 RBIs, one homerun, and two scores.

On Thursday, the Drifters will travel to Washington & Lee in another nonconference battle.

of the Year. Only the aforementioned first team players, who were also All-Region honorees were eligible for All-State awards.

Second team All-State players include: Taylor Atkinson (West Point), Jasmyn Pierce (Surry), Rajaa Shabazz (Northumberland), Michaea Nichols (Luray), Tara Deel (Honaker), Reba Wilhelm (Parry McCluer), Hannah Wyrick (Eastside), and Gracie Mullins (JL Burton).

11, and Kylie, 10.

Jones’ state championship team in Essex went 14 and 0 and pounded always-tough Radford 30 to 0 to win the state title.

He was voted Virginia High School Coach of the Year in 2009. Jones was less successful in his next coaching post in his hometown of Pulaski and had only moderate success at W&L posting a 1-2 record in the playoffs.

Jones is a former Emory and Henry linebacker, but his teams are known for their quick strike spread

offenses, something he also installed at W&L. His coaching success at Washington & Lee was hampered by the transfer of star running back D.J. Weldon to James Monroe and a changing cast of assistant coaches.

Jones and officials at W&L declined to comment on Jones' planned departure for Essex. Washington & Lee is expected to begin its search for a new varsity football coach in the near future with hopes of hiring someone who will be available in the school system year around.

BUSINESS

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Va. tourism specialist says foreign invasion is coming Linda Farneth Keynote speaker. Virginia Tourism Corporation Tourism Development Specialist Staci Martin told business owners at the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce awards dinner last Wednesday to prepare for global tourism in the next decade.

High Tides on the Potomac hosted the 2015 Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce Dinner on April 6 where the message focused on working together.

Chamber of Commerce President Carey Geddes said, “By working together we can all make our little corner of Virginia a great vacation or full time destination.”

Martin said she is not a come-here or a born-here, she is a love-it-here.

“This place has so much potential, and I'm in the potential business; helping communities grow in a way that retains their character and authenticity.”

In February, over 20 stakeholders from Colonial Beach and the surrounding area attended a Learn and Luncheon held by Virginia Tourism Corporation and returned in March to finalize goals to help boost tourism in Colonial Beach. Martin helped the group identify strengths and weaknesses in Colonial Beach through visioning work sessions.

At April's chamber dinner Martin appealed to the business owners, to work together with other groups in Colonial Beach to maximize the town's power to promote tourism. “I recognize some familiar faces from our visioning session.”

Martin told the group that global tourism is coming to the East Coast and said that if the town is ready they

Photo by Linda Farneth

Above, Martin addresses the crowd of businesspeople. Above right, The pirate theme was much in evidence at the talk. can capitalize on some of the overflow tourists visiting D. C. “I want to talk about building a local tourism economy against the backdrop of this global marketplace.

Martin said, “Virginia Beach just opened offices in Beijing, Rio and Dusseldorf. They are looking to capture this international market. Some of that is going to overflow here.”

“The town of Colonial Beach can compete for these international

tourists. The question is will you be ready?” Martin asked.

In 2026 we celebrate America's 250th birthday. Martin said the celebration will last for five years and the place to visit will be the East Coast and the No. 1 place to visit is right across the river, Washington, D.C. “By 2030 over 50 percent of the worlds population will be under 30 years old. They travel different, they travel light. They want experiences

not stuff. You're well-positioned to offer interesting experiences.” Martin named a few examples such as kayak fishing and golf cart home and wine tours.

Martin said by 2035 the Asian middle class will surge from 600 million to 3 billion people. “This is an economic and humanitarian miracle for Colonial Beach. This middle class will have the means to travel and travel means education. People learn

through travel. Colonial Beach is well-positioned to be real life ambassadors to the international travelers.”

Colonial Beach represents an entrepreneurial economy and democracy to international travelers according to Martin, “It's a heavyweight and you have to be prepared.

International travelers stay longer and spend more. They get six weeks of vacation time. So they travel three weeks at a time.”

Martin said a tourism economy can help solve the economic challenges facing Colonial Beach. A tourism economy gives a 5-1 return on investment in just 18 months as opposed to economic development projects such as a factory, which takes 10 years to give a good return on investment.

Furthermore, tourism keeps the economy local as opposed to eco-

nomic development which creates money for investors who often live outside the local economy.

According to Martin, international travelers want five things, food and wine, high-end leisure experiences, Western clothing and brands from unique shops, blue skies and beaches “Riverside beaches, oceanside and bayside beaches; as long as it has sand.” she said.

Martin encouraged the chamber to work with other key groups throughout the town to combine activities and marketing for the town of Colonial Beach as a whole.

“If we position Colonial Beach right, if we work on development projects and if we train and educate students in hospitality and international hospitality, Colonial Beach can be at the forefront of the American experience by 2026.” Martin said.

New barber shop opens in King George, offering hot towels, old-time cuts MJ’s Barber Shop has opened at 10063 Kings Highway, Route 3, at the Village Center in King George, just east of Union Bank.

King George resident Michelle Justice has been a professional barber since 1987 when she started in LaPlata, Md. Dave Campbell from Fredericksburg has joined her staff

with 56 years of experience.

“We are professional barbers. It’s a real man’s place with hot towels, and we shave around ears and neck for each man’s haircut,” Justice said. “We do fades, flattops and military cuts, as well as others.”

Mens’ cuts are priced at $15, but discounted to $13 for active police,

fire and rescue, active military and seniors. Beard trims are priced at $7.

They offer all types of cuts for women and children. Walk-ins are welcome, or call for an appointment, 540-940-4474. MJ’s Barber Shop is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Shad fishing memories tied to Dad, days gone by Mark Fike Your columnist has vivid childhood memories of the spectacular shad fishing in Fredericksburg. Back in those days, many locals fashioned chicken wire mesh nets and dip netted herring and shad from the river. I recall a dip net license being sold by VDGIF back then too.

There seemed to be plenty of fish each spring.

Things have certainly changed. Pollution, overfishing or bycatch problems and development, have directly and indirectly impacted water quality, thus leading to a precipitous drop in shad and herring stocks. These days, herring may not even be creeled. Gone are the days when a man and his son would catch four or five buckets of herring, remove the roe and freeze or sell it, and salt the fish. Salting fish was an annual spring ritual for many around the Northern Neck. Many of our creeks, even the smallest ones that our back roads now cross, were full of herring trying to spawn. I can remember many nights with a flashlight in one hand and a net in the other, catching enough herring to salt down and roe to eat. We usually kept a few male fish for catfish bait or crab bait during the summer.

In the old days shad anglers used a special jig that was called a shad dart. The dart was a lead-covered hook that was painted white, chartreuse, orange or yellow with a piece of bucktail or squirrel hair on it. Tiny spoons, called shad spoons, were sold by the dozens and tied onto many lines each April to be cast into the rapids of the Rappahannock River above the Route 1 bridge in town. The late Mr. Chesley, who once owned and ran Chesley’s Tackle Shop in Fredericksburg, showed my father how to tie up a tandem shad rig with a spoon trailing the jig. I loved going to that tackle shop each spring. The smell of grape-flavored plastic worms welcomed me each time I entered the store. I also recall the minnow tanks. I loved the minnow tanks. Each spring when we visited the store, we kids would sneak into the room where the minnows were kept and gaze into the waters. The tandem rig that Mr. Chesley showed my father how to tie accounted for many fish to be hooked and brought to shore by my father and me. If the shad were not biting the spoon, they would hit the dart.

Each spring my father and I would head to Slider’s Rock or the old Embry Dam and find a spot to perch on a boulder to cast a spoon or jig or a combination thereof, into the murky green waters. In those days my father loved to carry a small light brown ultralight rod and spinning reel out to a small island just below the dam.

Sometimes we would go on a Friday night and

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wade over to the island, start a small campfire and fish all night and into the morning. I would fish for catfish so we had something to take home to eat. By midnight the stringer would be full. Often I drifted off under a heavy piece of plastic just before dawn but would wake up to watch my father casting his shad rig into the morning fog. Every three or four casts his little rod would bow up in a “C” shape and the reel would peel out line as he played a big American shad. It would be even odds if he could get the fish to the bank. The fish were huge and the rod was small. But, the fight put a smile on his face.

After watching him catch a half dozen of these small “tarpon” I would creep out of my chilly lair and join him casting to the rising fish and watch entranced as the world woke up around me.

Blue herons were everywhere hunting in the gurgling shallow water for small fish. Ospreys dove from overhead and often caught fish. Shad and herring schools were huge and easily seen at your feet along the riverbank without the aid of polarized glasses. The old dam was where nearly all of the fish were stopped from their upriver journey. On the Stafford side of the dam there was a huge piece of concrete that the water hit as it fell from above. It was there that I learned what the creatures looked like that left huge, red, circular wounds on some of the shad. Lamprey eels were common in the river then and they were also stopped at the dam. On that slab of even concrete, many of these creepy eels could be seen thrashing around. Without a “head” per say, they looked evil and nasty. I often wanted to find a huge rock and heave it out onto the slab to kill as many as I could and save some fish from having the life sucked out of them by the lampreys.

Big carp and other large fish would cruise by and I often saw what I termed “submarine-sized bass” around the old tree roots that were on the island. I longed to catch one of those bass in the deep pool. Their football shape and sulking lower lips made me envious of putting one on a stringer. I hooked some big fish but never managed to get a huge bass to shore. Soon enough I would switch back over to the shad rigs and fling them with the aid of a split shot, out into the swirling current and reel them back in until they were stopped cold by a shad. Then the fight was on. I long for those days when the shad and other fish were thick in the river. For now I will have to enjoy what we have and try to conserve some of it for the future. My hope is that my children will have memories like the ones I have of my father and I shad fishing.

Fishing took a hit with the colder temperatures but anadromous fishing kept right on ticking. If we can get the wind to lay down for a week straight the fishing and hunting would be red hot.

Rappahannock River — Ken’s Tackle in Spotsylvania (540-898-1011) reported that fishing for perch, rockfish and shad is very good in the river. However, the rain we got on Tuesday might raised the water levels some. Remember, striper are catch and release only. The shad are hitting shad spoons and darts for the most part. White perch are hitting bloodworms. Catfishing is quite good but fresh shad is the best bait to use for the larger fish.

Potomac River — The bass report continues to center on fish being caught on the emerging weedline. Catfish are hitting riverwide and in the creeks. Cutbait is the best choice. Ken’s Tackle had numer-

ous customers report that bloodworms were enticing some very nice-sized white perch from Colonial Beach upriver. Once the warm weather sticks, look for snakeheads to be very active.

Ponds

Pond fishing is very good for crappie.

Use minnows or jigs with bright colored grubs. Largemouth bass are hitting plastics pitched to emerging lily pads and they are hitting minnows too. Sunfish are hitting worms. Use a split shot or no weight and cast to deeper waters.

Lake Anna anglers checking into Fish Tales are finding crappie near structures.

When it got cold the fish went a little deeper but are coming on very strong to spawn now.

The largemouth bass backed off with the cold but are still being reliably caught in less than 8 feet of water.

Use crappie colored spinnerbaits near weeds or stumps. The striper bite was

quite good but the biggest concentration of fish seems to be in the headwaters of the rivers.

Mott’s Run reported that the fishing died off noticeably with the cold snap over the weekend. However, once it warms up look for great crappie, sunfish, bass and channel cat action in the shallows.

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.

Despite the wind, some locals did very well with turkey this past week. See the pictures of Shawn Grant’s friends with birds he called in.

Photos by Mark Fike

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Students get live tour of history and science Third and Fifth grade students from Cople Elementary got a wonderful opportunity to see how concepts they are learning about in Science and Social Studies can be experienced firsthand.

Third grade students visited Westmoreland State Park to coincide with what they are learning in Science. Among a variety of activities, students were able to experience the discovery lab, dig for fossils, create butterfly crafts, learn about pollution, and even do a little fishing.

Fifth grade students were part of reenactments and real-life scenarios based on the Civil War during their visit to Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg. Students were enthused by the opportunity to learn what it would have been like to live through different types of scenarios during the Civil War, such as battle, life at home, slavery, and plantation life. Students were able to relate what they learned on the field trip to their United States History class.

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 6145 Hawser Drive, King George, VA 22485 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated April 20, 2007, and recorded at Instrument Number 20070425000132980 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for King George County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $367,000.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at 9483 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485 on: May 9, 2016 at 12:30 PM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of Lot 50, Section 1, Hopyard Farm, as the same is duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 582, Page 150, as corrected in Deed Book 607, Page 134 among the Land Records of King George County, Virginia., and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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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.

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Colonial Beach Chamber recognizes outstanding service Linda Farneth

The Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce recently held its 2015 awards dinner at High Tides on the Potomac.

Several distinguished guests attended the dinner including town of Colonial Beach Mayor Mike Ham, Town Manager Val Fould and Colonial Beach Chief of Police Danny Plott.

Owner William “Bill” Bowman accepted the Business of the Year award for the Boathouse Marina. Bowman first came to Colonial Beach in 1996 from his hometown of Richmond in search of a boat.

He was searching for an older handmade boat and heard there was one housed at the shed at Stanford's Marina. He purchased and renovated the building that now houses the River Gym, and later purchased Stanford's Marina in 2013, changeding the name to the Boathouse Marina.

Chamber of commerce President Carey Geddes said over the past 20 years Bowman has brought jobs to Colonial Beach, trained local people in the art and science of business, renovations and marinas.

He has supported many local organizations including the Chamber.

Bowman credits his success to his employees.

Joyce and Carl Thor, owners of the JerrettThor Gallery, received the Business Persons of the Year award.

Joyce first came to Colonial Beach for fun and invested in real estate. Carl and Joyce met in 1990 and were married two years later.

Together they founded a consulting agency and traveled the world working to help others grow their businesses. The two settled in Colonial Beach in 2006 and opened the gallery in 2007. Joyce has been nominated for several chamber awards in the past but has declined due to her involvement on the board of directors. Both Carl and Joyce are very active in numerous groups throughout Colonial Beach.

The chamber also recognized the invaluable efforts of the Colonial Beach police department, awarding both Sergeant Les Parsons and Patrolman Glenn Cramer, Officer of the Year.

Parsons serves the Colonial Beach Police Department as Patrol Supervisor. Parsons came from California with 15 years in law enforcement. Parsons was training out of town and was unable to attend. ramer is a member of the patrol unit. “Some people are just meant to do some things, Glen clearly embraces and enjoys what he does.” said Colonial Beach Police Chief Danny Plott who described Cramer as hardworking, dedicated and professional. Many volunteers who helped organize and run chamber sponsored events were recognized for their dedication, support and volunteerism as well, with certificates of appreciation.

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Bill Bowman, left was awarded 2015 Business of the Year. Police Officer of the Year, Patrolman Glenn Cramer and his wife Megan

Blunt: Plans mayoral run

School: Planning panel approves

us through the next several years of growth.”

Blunt said he often hears from business owners who are afraid their business would be affected by their votes if they served on council. “It could very well affect you, but nothing like you could be affected with poor stewardship from an antibusiness council platform.” Blunt warned.

Blunt thanked business owners and their employees as well as volunteers in the town for making Colonial Beach a special place to visit.

“You keep people coming back. To spend a little bit more time with a person and have a little bigger smile goes such a long way. I hear it all the time from people who come visit this town. It means a lot to them because in the big cities they just don't get that anymore.”

“Thanks to the town of Colonial Beach employees under the leadership of Val Foulds and your staff who work with the Mayor and council to ensure a seamless operation even in the most difficult times.”

Blunt also recognized Mayor Mike Ham who has announced he will not run for re-election in November.

“I want to especially thank Mike Ham, for being our mayor for the last few years. Navigating us through very critical times in town. We lost an old school that was considered a treasured landmark, emotional by many, which is being replaced by a state-of-the-art new school. We replaced our police chief with a respected law enforcement leader who brings us proven leadership. And Mike we know it's not easy fielding questions every day when you know the answers aren't really going to be appreciated.”

Blunt ended by joking, “It's easy to be on town council, you just blame the mayor for everything.”

students that could be eliminated for town student growth if needed. “ We do not have to take care of them. In the future if we grew, we could probably eliminate 70 students from the county who we are not required to educate.”

Ham said school officials, architects and various management officials have been working for close to three years in planning for the school. “My feeling is we should stick to the conditional use permit side and not start redesigning the school.”

Schick responded that she did not want to redesign the school. “With a conditional use permit it is common to include additional parking if necessary for health and safety concerns.

They are all recommendations, that's what we do here. We are the public identity that represents the town's people. It is not political in nature to recommend to the council what we think is best. But it is ultimately and respectfully up to the council what to follow.”

The commission forwarded a favorable recommendation for the school CUP with a request for a strategic plan to accommodate growth of students and parking, a plan for recreation and sports equipment and recommended widening the back entrance sidewalk leading to the gym and cafeteria.

The CUP will now go to public hearing before the Council at the April 14 Town Council meeting scheduled for 7 pm at the town center at 22 Washington Ave.

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Montross residents work to reinvigorate Bob Fox Project Richard Leggitt A group of Montross residents met recently at the Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department to talk about ways to reinvigorate the Bob Fox Project, a volunteer effort to help provide Christmas for needy individuals that was begun 32 years ago as a memorial to former Westmoreland County Commonwealth's Attorney Robert Fox. Fox, who was known for his generosity as well as his legal skills, frequently lamented to friends and associates that he was worried about the large number of people in Westmoreland County who were without gifts, food or friendship during the holiday season.

On March 11, 1983, when Fox

dropped dead of a heart attack while trying a case in a Westmoreland County courtroom, his friends and associates vowed to keep his memory alive by establishing the Bob Fox Project to help those in need during the holiday season.

"It's done very quietly," said Brenda Reamy, the Montross Town Manager. "But it reaches out to every child, every adult and ever senior who is in need."

Despite the Bob Fox Project's success, however, after three decades volunteer help and funding has not been what is necessary to sustain the worthwhile effort.

"The success of this project depends completely on the generosity of our community," Bob Fox Project organizers said in a letter to Montross residents after their

firehouse meeting.

"We are again asking for your help in funding this yearly activity," the organizers said. "We also need worker bees to help cook, deliver, shop, wrap, bake and raise funds." The letter asks those interested in helping prepare for the 2016 holiday season to contact Pam Walsh at 804-4938673 or to send contributions to the Robert B. Fox Memorial Project at 1623 Crookhorn Road, Montross, VA 22520.

"I was very glad to see a group of people step up to the plate to help keep the Bob Fox Project going," said Reamy. "So many of our recipients look forward to this worthwhile project and I would have hated to see them disappointed this year. It would have been like Santa decided not

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There are two components to the Christmas giving project.

One is a complete dinner for those living alone. The dinner includes a cooked turkey with all the trimmings and holiday side dishes. Additionally, members of the Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary purchase and wrap Christmas gifts to be delivered to county residents.

Thanks to the hard work of volunteers and the generous contributions of many Montross citizens and groups, Bob Fox Project organizers are optimistic that this year, for the 33rd time, the idea the popular Commonwealth's Attorney had for helping others will continue. Those who knew him are certain Bob Fox would be pleased.

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