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KG Supervisors let sun shine in OK lease contract for solar panel facility Phyllis Cook

Photo courtesy of Coronal Development Services

Aerial photo of Somers Solar Center in Somers, Conn., sited on 75 acres in New England.

Northern Neck officials struggle with answers for drug abusers Richard Leggitt

Last month after drug abuse killed two people in King George County and sent four others to Mary Washington Hospital, King George Sheriff Steve Dempsey lamented the growing abuse of illegal drugs in the region, especially heroin. "People who are addicted to heroin can't function and can't work " Dempsey said. "The pursuit of heroin becomes their whole way of life, they are always looking for ways to finance their next buy of heroin. It is a dayby-day thing." In recent years, Dempsey and other law enforcement officers in King George, Westmoreland and the Northern Neck have seen more and more people who are addicted to heroin and other drugs including opioids. "It is something we have been seeing for sometime," Dempsey said. "In most cases people find themselves addicted to prescription pills but end up turning to heroin because it is easier to get and it is cheaper." The concern of law enforcement

officers is not just a question of crime and punishment. "While we are charged with the enforcement of the law, our efforts are also proactive and we endeavor to provide information and resources to anyone in crisis," said Westmoreland Sheriff 's Deputy Kim Simon. "Anytime an individual can be offered — and is willing to take — a pathway to treatment, our entire community improves," Simon said. "From the decrease in criminal activity often associated with drugseeking behavior, to an increase in lawful and productive citizen participation, everyone benefits when that individual is able to overcome addiction." Addicts or family members of addicts seeking treatment or help in battling drug abuse addiction are often steered to a number of facilities in the region, including the Rappahannock Community Services Board in Stafford, the Middle Peninsula — Northern Neck Community Services Board in Warsaw and the deSee Heroin, page 8

The King George County Economic Development Authority unanimously approved a lease and option to buy on May 12 with Coronal Development Services LLC, to build a solar electric power generation facility at the King George In-

dustrial Park. Jim Hull, chairman of the Economic Development Authority, said the well-respected solar project development firm is based out of Charlottesville with projects all over the country. “We are honored they selected King George for their site,” Hull said. “Coronal’s facility not only will bring new business to the county but also represent a deliberate effort to explore renewable energy See SUN, page 8

Zoning change allows churches in commercial zones in county Phyllis Cook

The King George County Board of Supervisors amended its zoning ordinance to allow churches and other places of worship to establish in commercial zoning districts by right. The ‘by right’ ability for churches is also available within the General Dwelling District (R-2) and Multifamily Dwelling District (R-3). Churches and other places of worship are only allowed by Special Exception Permit within the Limited Agricultural District (A-1), Rural Agricultural District (A-2), General Agricultural District (A-3) and One-Family Dwelling District (R-1). They are not allowed within Industrial (I), Industrial Light (I-1) districts. The action to amend the zoning ordinance to add “churches and other places of worship” to the list of by right uses in Retail Commercial (C1) and General Trade (C-2) took place on May

10 during a King George Planning Commission meeting, with part of the session called for a joint meeting including the Board of Supervisors. While the joint session was unusual, the process required by state law was followed to amend the zoning ordinance. The only difference was a single public hearing took place to streamline the process. The unanimous recommendation for approval by the Planning Commission was followed by the unanimous vote by the Board of Supervisors. The public hearing drew one speaker, Dave Bentz, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in King George, in favor of the change. In fact, consideration of the change took place on a request by Bentz sparked by his March 14 written request to supervisors. Bentz outlined the request for the ordinance change saying the church, which has been in the

county for over a dozen years, had outgrown its current facilities and been searching to find a new location to meet its needs. He said they wanted to rent a portion of a building at 5769 James Madison Parkway, formerly containing a business called Classy Décor, but zoned commercial. Bentz said some other by right uses allowed under commercial zoning are similar to those of a church, such as community centers, private clubs and semipublic buildings. Bentz said the majority of his congregation lives in King George, but many come from Fredericksburg, Caroline County, Warsaw, Tappahannock, and Southern Maryland, saying many congregants from outside the county often stay after church for a meal and to shop. “It will generate positive economic development and commercial tax revenues,” Bentz said.

Expansion options for KG MS get first look Phyllis Cook

The King George County School Board got its first look at conceptual design options for renovating and expanding King George Middle School to add a sixth grade program to the school which currently has seventh and eighth grades. The budget for the project may also need to be expanded. A presentation by RRMM Architects was provided on May 11 by Jeff

Harris and Duane Harver. The firm was awarded a contract in mid-February by the Board of Supervisors. Architects had suggested a preliminary construction budget of $2.5 million as a renovation allowance, with $5.15 million for a 25,000 square foot addition, adding up to a little over $8 million in total, including contingency. The firm is now estimating its least expensive option would cost $13.3 million. Harver explained.

“We’ve gotten to know your existing facility pretty well. We met with school staff and heard their concerns as well,” Harver said. Harris agreed, saying the single gym presents a problem for scheduling use for an additional grade and the existing cafeteria and kitchen are also too small. The gym issue had been pointed out a few weeks ago, and a separate gym project estimated at $6.9 million was added to the county’s next proposed

Capital Improvements Program for consideration. ~ Option A is estimated at $13.3 million, without an auxiliary gym. Architects said they had not been authorized to include a gym into their design, but said one could be constructed at the back of the school near the end of the track. Option A would do what the conSee School, page 8

Navy, officials meet to discuss cooperation on base issues Richard Leggitt

Officials from King George, Westmoreland and Colonial Beach

met last week in Colonial Beach with representatives of the Naval Support Facility in Dahlgren to discuss the Navy's growing eco-

nomic impact on the area. "The good news is that our economic numbers are on course," said Navy Cmdr. Chris Zayatz, the

executive officer of Naval Support Activity South Potomac. Cmdr. Zayatz and Colonial Beach Mayor Mike Ham were co-hosts of the

U.S. Navy photo by Barbara Wagner

Colonial Beach Mayor Mike Ham presented a review of upcoming improvements at the Beach including the planned start of construction on the new Colonial Beach Elementary School at the Navy’s community relations meeting last week.

meeting which was held at the High Tides restaurant on the Potomac. The Naval Support Facility, which has been in operation for 98 years, is an increasingly important economic engine for the Northern Neck and the Fredericksburg area. And, Ham and the other officials attending the meeting stressed the Navy’s importance to the region. Cmdr. Zayatz noted the Navy is currently employing 4,850 civilian personnel in addition to 394 military personnel at Dahlgren. And, Zayatz said, the Navy is currently working with 4,346 military contractors, most of whom live and work in the area. “The Naval Support Facility Dahlgren has an annual civilian payroll of $499 million, an annual military payroll of $35 million and it contracts for and makes small purchases annually totaling $1.9 billion,” Zayatz said. It was the second annual meet-

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ing of the Civilian-Military Community Council, the area group composed of civilian leaders and Navy representatives that was begun to develop and maintain productive working relationships between the military and civilian officials. At the update provided area officials last week, the Navy revealed that a new 57,000 square foot missile support facility that will include a submarine ballistic missile lavatory is under construction at the Dahlgren base. A new biometric identification system has been employed to enhance security at the Navy facility See Base, page 8

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A loan shark by any other name ...

My grandad worked at a printing plant that ran twentyfours a day. This was back in the 1930’s and 40’s. Across the street there was a hamburger joint, a David S. Kerr bar, and a few other assorted small businesses that lived off the daily traffic of workers at the plant. But, he also told me that were other unseen enterprises. For instance, there was the guy who in exchange for a quarter took your lottery number. Before lotteries were taken over by the government, lotteries were illegal and often run by

organized crime. Then there was another fellow you could talk to if you needed cash. You’d tell him your story, sick child, gambling debt, behind in the rent, whatever, he’d ask how much, and in return for an incredibly high rate of interest for the time, and a quick repayment plan, he’d lend you some cash. He was called a “loan shark.” His methods were crude by modern standards and if you missed a payment then he and some of his friends might rough you up in an alley someplace. Now, flash forward 60 years and guess what, during the 2002 session of the Virginia General Assembly the Legislature authorized payday lending. It was different from loan sharking. But, only a little bit. They

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can’t come after you with their thugs, that’s still against the law, but they could charge an outlandish interest rate as well as numerous fees. And unlike their depression era ancestors they don’t have to operate out of a bar. Or duck into the men’s room when the local cop drops by. In our area there are several payday lenders. Their office space includes several former filling stations and an old Seven-Eleven. Nothing but the best. It didn’t take long for this enterprise to take off in the Commonwealth. And little seemed to hold them back. During their first few years of operations they made the loan sharks of old look conservative. No, there weren’t any bully boys with baseball bats, but the rates and fees were astronomical. The loan sharks

of my grandfather’s era would probably have blushed at offering such outrageous charges. But, the system was the same. They ensnared low income people in a net of small loans that seemingly could never be paid off. In 2008, things got a little better. But, only a little. The legislature, responding to public pressure from low income advocacy groups capped the interest rate and the number of times a borrower could go to a particular lender in one year. This was good, but they left plenty of loopholes and payday lending, car title lending, continued on. Payday lending has been with us for 14 years and our area continues to be ripe territory for their practices. Letting it in the first place was

A fond farewell to livestock auction The Fredericksburg area 4H Livestock Clubs recently held their last livestock show and sale at the Fredericksburg Livestock Exchange, which is closed now. The show was held for 69 years at the Livestock Exchange. My family does not have more than a half dozen years connected with that event but the impact of those few years due to the local support of King George citizens has been tremendous. My kids both joined the local 4H Livestock club so they could learn about agriculture. Our family grows a garden, hunts, fishes and lives off the land as much as possible. We also raise small stock to put food on the table. My wife and I felt it very important for the kids to learn what it takes to raise food to include larger animals. What we did not know was that there are a number of people that have a heart for this type of real word

education and they put their money where their mouth might be. Specifically, when the kids show their animals that they have taken care of, fed, kept records for, and worked with for several months to even a year, they are judged at the Junior Livestock Show. Judges teach the kids how to show off the animals and they award ribbons and small prizes to the best young people that show their skills. Another round is made in the ring as a market class to show how well developed and cared for the animals are. Ribbons and small prizes are again awarded. Later that evening, the kids make one more round with their animals in front of buyers who will bid, per pound, on each animal. Many buyers simply bid to buy an animal and then let it go to the regular auction the next day for what often is a much lower price meaning that the buyer of the kid’s animal pays a healthy sized difference and does not even keep the animal or get the

meat. A few buyers may buy an animal and keep it. But, why would anyone do such a thing and lose money? Because they care about the kids and they care about our way of life and the future of agriculture and our food. The point of my letter is not to simply say that kids learn an awful lot about agriculture, our food or raising animals and gaining responsibility. Those things are true though. The point of my letter is to shine a light on the citizens of our local community that have shown up for the Junior Livestock Show repeatedly to help the kids. These businesses, families and individuals don’t do this for the spotlight or the attention. In fact, I am sure they don’t want the attention. However, I cannot let their efforts go unnoticed. For the past five to six years there have been three businesses with faces behind those businesses that have fully supported my two children repeatedly. They are more

than generous. They have helped my kids gain confidence, work ethic, an understanding of life and where food comes from, what it means to work hard and my kids have learned what it means to have strong community support. H.L. Williams and Sons (Mr. and Mrs. Williams), Waterloo Farms (Lewis Ashton) and King George Farm Bureau have been incredibly supportive EVERY year not only to my kids, but many other kids in the area. While there are many other businesses that have supported the youth in our community, I wanted to be sure to single out and shine a light on these three. I also want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your unwavering support that always comes with a smile as you win your bids on the animals. My family notices and feels the impact of your efforts and I hope others do too. Thank you!

Wiping out CSA history is ‘insanity’ The frantic insanity to wipe out the memory of Southern Civil War heroes who did not promote the mass slaughter of slaves, Indians, or any other cultural or racial group amounts to utter hypocrisy when America still honors hate mongers who promoted and carried out genocide against Native Americans. In Houston, Texas, the local school board has decided to change the names of numerous schools at great taxpayer expense and the creation of

controversy just because the school names are associated with the Confederacy. I believe that it would be far more appropriate to change the names of buildings, schools, streets, and towns and tear down monuments to the likes of genocidal hate-mongers and bigots like Andrew Jackson and other mass murderers of Native Americans than to worry about Confederate heroes who had no history of promoting or participating in genocide. Even more hypocritical is the fact that there are believed to be more

slaves in Houston in 2016 than there were in 1850 when there were 527 slaves in Houston and even 1860 when the slave population had increased to 1,061.

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Thanks to all who helped church help tornado victims Just wanted to ask that you place a thank you from Menokin Baptist Church - Menokin Samaritan Fund collected donations to help with tornado relief for victims of Westmoreland County March- April 2016. Menokin collected $4876.05 and all funds were distributed to the Westmoreland County families identified as victims of the 4/24/2016 tornado. We were humbled by their

stories and feel blessed to have been a small part of the relief efforts that helped neighbors and friends. Thank you to all the nonprofit groups, churches, businesses, and private citizens that donated to the cause. We continue to pray for you and your families.

Mark Fike, King George

God Bless, Teresa Garner Williams, Menokin Samaritan Fund, Menokin Baptist Church

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bad, reforming the system did a little good, but the best answer would be getting rid of it entirely. It’s a blight on our community. Payday lending is a simple enough concept. It’s a super short term loan, usually in an amount as small as $100 or up to $500. Or, more perhaps. The process takes several forms. One involves, say, going to a lender and giving them a check that they can cash when your paycheck comes in. It will include the 15% interest rate, but will also include, one, two or even three different fees. This is the way they got around the interest rate cap. These folks are predatory lenders. Just watch their ads on TV. “Need cash in a hurry?” Sure, why not, and

all that paperwork, including the bit where you might sign away the title to your car, is sometimes not fully explained. Most of us know better than to get mixed up with these types of lenders. But, a lot of low income people don’t. The payday lenders have a strong lobby in Richmond. They always seem to get the ear of the legislators first. But, it’s also the duty of government, and the General Assembly, to protect the weakest and most vulnerable of its citizens. That’s why we had laws against these kinds of lending activities in the first place. And it’s the very reason why we should bring them back. It’s time to put the payday lenders and all their associated enterprises out of business.

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KGHS 2016 Baccalaureate Service Open to All The King George Ministerial Fellowship invites you to attend the Baccalaureate Service honoring the graduating seniors of the KG High School Class of 2016 on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the King George Church of God, 8095 Kings Highway, King George, VA 22485. Worship music provided by Mars Hill with a message by Dr. Milton Carter, Pastor of King George Church of God. A short dessert reception will follow the service. The Baccalaureate Service is a non-denominational Christian graduation service meant to encourage students in their faith. It is for all students. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there! All Seniors should be at the church by 5:30 PM with their cap and gown. “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord, “plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” -- Jeremiah 29:11 Questions? Please contact Pastor Michael Reaves, President of the King George Ministerial Fellowship, by phone (775-7247) or email reaves. michael.b@gmail.com

Colonial Beach Student Art Show Colonial Beach High School students enrolled in art classes will have their work exhibited in The Museum located on the corner of Washington and Hawthorne. The show will be open to the public beginning Saturday, May 21 and run for the rest of May, Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 pm and Monday – Friday 5-7 pm. Local artist and former art professor at Mary Washington University, Steve Griffin, will be judging the show. On Monday evening, May 23, he will appear and speak to the student artists and visitors to explain his choices and discuss the pieces overall.

Are you licensed to operate your power boat? After July 1, you must have proof of completion of an approved Boating Safety Course to drive over 10HP in Virginia Waters. Sign up/register for a class now. Flotilla3-10.org or call Joe Riley (804) 472-4521. Classes run 9am-4pm. Cost is $10 which includes a lunch. Upcoming classes June 25 in Tappahannock or July 23, Montross. Be safe on the water.

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St. Margaret’s Varsity Softball team are 2016 LIS Tournament champs

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Pictured above are the St. Margaret’s Varsity Softball LIS Tournament Champions for 2016 after defeating Collegiate School. The St. Margaret’s Varsity Softball team has created a name for itself in recent years, claiming league recognition repeatedly, making a few state tournament appearances, and decorating both players and coaches with league and state titles. The Scotties captured the LIS Tournament trophy after the championship game against Collegiate School, with Becca Kelley ’17 of King William ultimately conquering the Cougars from the mound and at the plate, hitting two out-of-the-park home runs. Kelley has led the St. Margaret’s pitching staff, holding opponents to a meager .104 batting average through the LIS Semifinals. She is now 13-1 with 4 no-hitters on the season. Rilee Baughan ’19 of Warsaw, Christine Johnson ’18 of Spotsylvania, and Mary Simms ’17 of Unionville have also contributed from the mound. The season didn’t start out as victorious, losing to the reigning Division II and III state champions, Greenbrier Christian Academy and Southampton Academy, after only two days of practice. “Our goal this year was to play as competitive a schedule as we could possibly play,” said 2015 LIS Softball Co-Coach of the Year, Philip Belfield. “That was the only way we were going to get to our best, and I believe we’re where we are now because of it.” Since then, the Scotties have reeled off 17 consecutive wins, including signature victories against top-ranking teams in VISAA Divisions I, II, and III. Perhaps the most impressive win of the season was against public school powerhouse, Clover Hill High School of Midlothian. Clover Hill has been ranked #3 in the RVA Sports Poll and their only loss came from the Scotties in a 2-0 no-hitter delivered by Kelley. She finished the day with 9 strikeouts and just 1 walk. Her RBI double in the first inning,

“Building God’s Kingdom On Earth” "Pastor Larry M. Robinson” Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. Bible Studies: Church School - 9 a.m. Wednesdays - Noon & 6 p.m. Intercessory Prayer: Tuesdays 5 p.m. 15681 Owens Dr. in Dahlgren, VA Church Phone: (540) 663-2831

Sunday Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (español)

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

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Macedonia Baptist Church 1081 Macedonia Ln., Colonial Beach, VA (804) 224-1500 "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His Name together." (Psalm 34:3)

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Prayer & Bible Study: (Wed.) 7 p.m. Holy Communion on 4th Sundays Rev. Fred Sales, Pastor

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EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436

(804) 443-4168

Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Rev. Irving Woolfolk, Jr.

"A Church where everybody is somebody!"

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

We invite you to gather together with us! Sunday School - 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor Earl T. Howerton Jr.

June 3 & June 4

Master Gardeners’ Rain Barrel Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon at the NN Farm Museum. 12705 Northumberland Hwy, between Heathsville and Burgess. To pre-register for the workshop call the Virginia Cooperative Extension office at 804-5805694. The $50 cost for each completed rain barrel will be collected on site on the day of the workshop. For any additional information, call Edna Roberts at 804-438-4238. Ready-made rain barrels can be purchased for $60.

pope’s creek baptist church Relay for Life team will host a Fish/Chicken Dinner fundraiser on May 21 from 4-7 p.m. Menu includes choice of fish or chicken, potato salad, baked beans, cornbread or roll, dessert & drink. Price is $12 per meal, eat in or take out. 9131 Kings Hwy, Montross, VA. henderson United methodist Church will host a Free community lunch and fellowship time on Thursday, May 26 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The church is located at 72 Hender-

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tabernacle baptist church will host a Bible Conference on Sunday, May 22 at all three services, and will continue May 23-24 at 7 pm each night. 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.

Keith P. Harrington Hearing Aid Specialist

Thursday, May 19th - 9:00 - Noon Westmoreland Rehab & Healthcare 2400 McKinney Boulevard, Colonial Beach Come in - or - call for an appointment 800-209-2768 All types and styles of Hearing Aids available Hearing Screening - No Charge 10-point Hearing Aid cleaning and Check-up. All Makes and Models - No Charge Hearing Aid batteries - All Sizes

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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Corner of Millbank & St. Anthony’s Rd., King George

Seeking to know the grace of God and to make it known to others. Nursery Provided for Worship Service Only

Col. Beach getting ready for pageant season

POTOMAC RIVER FESTIVAL AND CB FIRE DEPT. CONTEST These contests will be held on Sunday, June 5th at the CBVFD. Boy’s and Girl’s 6 months - 12 months and Daily Mass: 1 2 years will be at 1:30. Boy’s and Mon. Thur. Fri. & Sat. 9:00 a.m. Girl’s 3 - 4 and Girl’s Only 5 - 6 will Tues. 7:00 a.m. be at 2 p.m. NON-REFUNDABLE Wed. 7:00 p.m. $20.00 Entry Fee. NOTE: If your Adoration before each morning Mass EACE UTHERAN childHURCH has won in any age group, they Confession: cannot be in that age group again. TheWed. MISSION of Peace Lutheran Church 7:30 p.m. Sat. after Sat. 7:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday Masses: Sun. 8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m 12:45 p.m. Tridentine Mass

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Dave Bentz, Pastor

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

web site: www.gracekg.com

Peace Lutheran church

2016

Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Jerry Wooton

Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

is to serve God by sharing Christ’s love

9:00 a.m. Mass & at 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES in order tohour make a difference Thelives. Little Miss, Jr. Miss and Nursery • 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. 1/2 before each Massin people’s Miss CBVFD Contest will be SunContemporary Service • 8:30 a.m. UNDAY CHEDULE Sunday School • 9:45 a.m. day, June 5th at 3:00. Nursery • 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Traditional Worship • 11 a.m. Office: 11staffed Irvingnursery Ave., is available) The Little Miss is for Girls 7 - 9, (A professionally Sacrament of Holy Communion Colonial Beach, Va. 22443• 8:30 Sunday Dress Only in this group. Contemporary Worship Service a.m. celebrated Every Sunday

saintselizabethandanthony.org Sunday School • 9:45 a.m.

Jr. Miss 10 - 12 and Miss is 13 - 15.

5590 Kings Hwy • KG, VA Traditional Worship Service • 11 a.m. • 804-224-7221 Both of these age groups can wear a (540) 775-9131 Sacrament of Holy Communion • Every Sunday at both services long or short dress. Most Miss wear www.peacelutherankgva.org

Two Rivers Baptist Church Meeting at their new church

Intersection of Rokeby and Kings Hwy. (Rt. 3) Sunday School , 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Services Service Early Worship - 8 a.m. Wednesday Evenings Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. 7 p.m. Morning Worship - 11 a.m. Evening Worship - 6 p.m.

11:30 a.m. with fashions by Wildest Dreams Boutique. Admission for the reception is free. Tickets for the Saturday luncheon are $35 and are available at Wildest Dreams in Burgess.

Friends of the Northumberland Library in Heathsville will host two events in support of the library. On Friday, June 3, the Arts Alive Friday! reception from 5 to 7 p.m. will welcome the opening of Regina Baylor’s exhibit in the library meeting room, 7204 Northumberland Highway. On Saturday, June 4, Friends is sponsoring a Fashion Show, Luncheon and Raffle fund raiser next door to the library at Westlawn starting at

Tabernacle Baptist Church

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Friday, June 3

Master Gardeners to present a program on Shoreline Plants at the Lancaster Community Library on Town Centre Road in Kilmarnock. 2p.m. 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

Little Ark Baptist Church

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Confession: Sat. following 8:00 a.m. Mass & at 4:30 p.m. Sundays @ 8:30 a.m.

All 36 Virginia State Parks will feature kid friendly programming in conjunction with National Kids to Parks Day on May 21. Visitors that day also receive a coupon for a free return visit to any Virginia State Park. Now in its sixth year, National Kids to Parks Day is sponsored by National Parks Trust. Founded over concern that children are not spending enough time in nature, the event encourages families to get outdoors, lead a more active lifestyle, and foster an appreciation for nature and public lands. “It’s so important that children get outdoors and get active,” said First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe. “Virginia State Parks offer countless opportunities for young people and families to learn about nature in engaging and safe ways. State park rangers are committed to helping people experience and enjoy nature, and that’s why I encourage all Virginians to join me in a Virginia State Park on May 21.” A complete list of programs by park can be found here: http://bit. ly/KTP2016. Many programs are great for first-time visitors and offer basic training in popular outdoor activities, including fishing, camping, hiking, astronomy and more. Find out more about the nationwide Kids to Parks Day movement at www.kidstoparksday.org. Visitors may use the free pass any time before Dec. 31. Kids to Parks Day also starts the Get Outdoors! Challenge. Visitors can log visits to five different Virginia State Parks between May 21 and June 30 and earn a statewide annual pass for free parking. More details on the challenge can be found at http://bit.ly/GetOutdoorsChallenge. Caledon is a State Park! Visit www.virginiastateparks. gov.

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followed by one from Megan Baughan ’17 of Warsaw, would be enough for the win. The St. Margaret’s offense has showcased its ability to hit the deep ball all season. Six different players have homered, totaling 18 homeruns in 19 games. Kelley has hit 9 homeruns, M. Baughan and R. Baughan both 3, and Simms, Carrie Fox ’20 of King William and Sara Pierce ’18 of St. Stephens Church each have 1. As of the LIS Seminfinals, Shelby Hill ’16 of Mechanicsville leads the team with 41 hits on the season and a .672 batting average. Hill leads the state, all public and private schools, in runs scored with 41 and in stolen bases with 34. M. Baughan is batting .578 with 37 hits, including 13 doubles and 29 RBI. Kelley is hitting .483 with 32 RBIs. Simms has an average of .465 with a team-leading 5 triples, and R. Baughan is hitting .448 on the season. As a team, the Scotties are batting .440. “This team is full of girls who love and respect the game but who also love and respect one another,” said Belfield. “They believe in each other and that anyone in our lineup is capable of getting the job done.” Representing St. Margaret’s on the All LIS Team are Hill, Kelley, M. Baughan, and R. Baughan. Next up, the Scotties host Fredericksburg Christian Academy in the first round of VISAA State Tournament play on Tuesday. The LIS is a league of independent high schools in Virginia that is comprised of female varsity sports, exclusively. The schools that make up the League of Independent Schools include Collegiate School, Covenant School, St. Anne’s-Belfield, St. Catherine’s School, Saint Gertrude High School, St. Margaret’s School, Steward School, and Trinity Episcopal School.

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W&L HS hires new varsity head football coach Richard Leggitt After a lengthy and determined multi-state search, Washington & Lee High School has hired Josh Wild, the offensive coordinator at Southern Lee High School in Sanford, NC as its new football coach. This will be Wild's first head coaching opportunity. “First and foremost, we wanted a coach who would come here, plant roots here and be here for years. Stability is important in this position," said W&L Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis. "We were looking for someone with the energy, the ability and the enthusiasm to connect with the 2016 high school football player," Lewis said. "We felt like Josh Wild gave us the best opportunity to build a successful program." Wild will begin work next month, succeeding Todd Jones who resigned to accept a post as athletic director at Essex

High School in Tappahannock. Jones' W&L teams had a record of 15-9 with two playoff appearances. He was hired to rebuild the W&L football program but his departure after only two years was a disappointment to W&L. Wild, who played running back and linebacker in high school while growing up near Auburn, N.Y., has a bachelor's degree in physical education from SUNY in New York and a master's degree from West Virginia University. For the past two years, Wild has been offensive coordinator for the Southern Lee Cavaliers in Lee County, NC. He also has previously served as an offensive coordinator for Stafford High School in Virginia. Wild is a physical education teacher who has served as a strength coach and also has coached wrestling and lacrosse. Like Jones, Wild's teams have been known for running the spread offense, but the new head mentor said he would

wait to determine what offense best fits the talent he will be inheriting at W&L. “What we do here will depend on the athletes we have," Wild said. "I have just started to look at the film from last year to help me determine that." Last week, Wild was house hunting in Montross looking for a place for his family, his wife, Beth, and one-year-old son, Landon. "Honestly, I have always wanted to be a coach," Wild said. "I have always wanted to be helpful to others and wanted to help young people get on the right path. As a football coach, my goal is to build a successful program that fosters a positive environment through developing discipline, excellent character traits and team unity." "We are really pleased to hire Josh," said Lewis. We had an extensive search with some very glowing resumes and some very experienced applicants. But in the end we got our man."

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Washington & Lee High School has a new head football coach. Josh Wild, right, shown with W&L Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis, has been an offensive coordinator in Stafford, VA and in Sanford, NC. This will be his first head coaching opportunity.

Foxes celebrate senior day with heavy hearts The King George Softball Boosters Club sponsored the ceremony and food banquet. White was, for a time, part of a softball dynasty at KGHS that has won several district and conference championships, a regional championship, including trip to the state championship semifinal, and over 70 games in the five years since current head coach Renee Parker has taken the helm. White’s special place in the hearts of her teammates will forever be part of her legacy, many of her teammates, coaches and friends of the team said. In the senior commemorative booklet, Taylor Hughes was quoted with a portion of the following statement, “Lauren was always the smiling caring friend. When you lose a loved

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During the Foxes softball team annual senior night, seniors Ashley Cooper #3, Taylor Hughes #9, Lauren White #36 (center poster), Mickey Perrotte #5, and Alexis Sheehan #14 were honored for their contributions to their beloved King George softball program.

Nearly three years ago, the King George High School Foxes varsity softball team lost rising sophomore, Lauren White to a tragic auto accident that continues to sadden her family, friends, and teammates. In spite of a cancelled conference game against Chancellor, the Foxes held a special ceremony on their home field commemorating the class of 2016 seniors and team co-captains, Ashley Cooper, Taylor Hughes, Mickey Perrotte and Alexis Sheehan — and most importantly, the memory of what would have been White’s senior season.

Fans flock to see Richmond Flying Squirrels Leonard Banks Sports editor For the enthusiastic fan with baseball fever in his blood, and willing to drive an hour to get their professional athletic passion, then the Richmond Flying Squirrels may be their outlet of America’s favorite pastime. Why do thousands of fans throughout the Richmond, and Fredericksburg area swarm Diamond Stadium every season to cheer on the Squirrels? The answer can found in the numerous promotions that the Squirrels front office plan every season. Director of Broadcast, Marketing and Media Relations for the Richmond Flying Squirrels, Jay Burnham is a firm believer in promoting the Squirrels with community-based events. “It starts with the promotional schedule,” Burnham said. “With baseball brunch on Monday that feature Bark in the Park events that allow dogs to watch the game with their owners, fans can enjoy a fun filled baseball atmosphere. Also, on Wednesdays we have wine tasting

activities, and on Thursday and Friday, we have fireworks that the whole family can enjoy. Lastly, on Friday, we have free-shirt giveaways — there is something for everybody, every day of the week.” Recently, during a special promotion

for 1,500 kids, on Sunday (Mother’s Day), the Squirrels provided a whiffle ball and bat set, complete with the Richmond Squirrels logo embedded on each article. The Squirrels organization will often think outside the box. For instance,

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they have a special promotion planned for a man to be shot out of cannon on to third base. From the outrageous to the traditional giveaways, the Squirrels will use everything, including the kitchen sink to promote the game of baseball. Now in their 7th season in the Richmond area, the minor league double-A

one it is hard to narrow down just one memory to share since she has touched so many pieces of my life.” White’s grandfather, King George Sheriff Steve Dempsey and her father, James White, presented part of the Lauren Allie White academic scholarship to all four of her senior teammates. The Dempsey and White families have proudly supported the Foxes softball program throughout the season. Currently, the Foxes are atop Conference 19, with a record of 6-0, 12-2. Before the senior day event, the Foxes have not been able to play or practice for 14 days, due to inclement weather.

affiliate of the Major League Baseball, San Francisco Giants continues to be embraced by the entire Richmond, VA metro area. Originally, the Squirrels began as the West Haven Yankees (a farm club of the famed MLB New York Yankees), in 1972. The Squirrels play 142 games during

the regular season, including 71 games at home. Since April 7th, the fan attendance has surpassed 65,000, with an average of 5,979 fans per game. Also, the Squirrels are a part of the Eastern League. Currently, their record is 10-17. In 2014, the Squirrels finished 1st in their conference with a record of 79-63.

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In spite of the pursuit of a Courtland defensive player, Foxes Jarrod Brem keeps the ball in play.

Sports editor On Tuesday night, at Courtland High School, senior Fox soccer standout Chas Parker may have had his best performance ever. Parker scored a rare hat trick with four goals, which eventually gave the Foxes a 4-3 win over the Cougars. The victory was a huge boost for the Foxes (7-6) heading into the upcoming conference playoffs. Currently, King George is in second place in the Conference 19 standings. “That was a very nice win for our program, because while we had some success against Courtland in recent years, we had not beaten them on their field in the time I had been the head coach,” Foxes head coach Jeff Butler said. Parker leads the team in scoring with 16 goals, while Alex Lupton leads in assists with 5. Goalies Albie Rodrigues and Hunter VanZandt

have made 78 saves, while allowing only 31 goals. The Foxes continue to get substantial production from the team, as 14 of 18 players have contributed with either a goal or an assist. The Foxes progress has been slow and steady this season. In spite of the ups the and downs associated with a long regular season, the Foxes have never lost their poise. Their biggest improvement has been their defense (Christian Francis, Devin Reeves, Thomas Melton, Collin Raich). More importantly, the Foxes have made substantial improvements in all aspects of their program. “We are now seeing our midfield play improve, as well as doing a better job of controlling portions of the game, which is allowing us to create more scoring opportunities,” Butler said. Thus far this season, the Foxes can reflect positively on a number of highlights that have occurred this

season. They’ve beaten 5-A school North Stafford twice by a combined score of 8-0, while playing some competitive matches against Chancellor, James Monroe, and Massaponax. “There are still areas that we need to get better for the playoffs, but this group has the potential to advance in the postseason if they stay focuced and continue to improve,” Butler said. Foxes varsity girls update Plagued by injuries throughout the season, the Foxes varsity girls’ soccer team continues to forge ahead. In spite of adversity and losing to Courtland 2-0 on Tuesday evening the Foxes (4-7-1) have an upbeat approach to the season. “The team has progressed very well; tough to see in the record with the injuries, but everyone on the team is progressing the way we were hoping for,” Foxes head coach Ryan Braun said.

Leckner auto dealer holds grand opening in KG Phyllis Cook

The Leckner Ford and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram grand opening took place on May 14, with lots of customers, community groups, associates, celebrities and King George officials helping to celebrate. It featured NASCAR driver David Polenz No. 33, country singer Tommy Wood, free food, pony rides and other activities for children, along with prizes and a live radio broadcast. The new Leckner auto dealerships are located side by side on US 301 south, 16057 James Madison Parkway in King George. As part of its celebration, owner Carl Leckner provided some oversized and generous checks to local organizations, including $10,000 to the Rappahannock Area YMCA earmarked for the King George and Massad branches. $300 was donated to Friends of the Rappahannock, $300 to King George Animal Shelter and $250 to Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage trail. Leckner purchased the Ford and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram fran-

chise late last year and has since more than doubled the number of employees from 23 to 54 at the two dealerships, he said. Vehicle sales have increased from 35 units to 160 per month. Carl Leckner said he is happy to have established in King George. “I’m really excited about this store in King George,” Lechner said. “I want families to depend on Leckner to take care of them. I’ve wanted to be in the car business since I was 14 years old.” King George County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Ruby Brabo was on hand with oversized scissors to assist Carl Leckner with cutting the ribbon. “As the operation here has expanded and grown over the last couple of months, this has afforded employment opportunities to our community in addition to a much larger selection of inventory being offered,” Brabo said. “Providing more options for customers to spend their dollars within our community is a great benefit to our local economy. Local businesses are an integral part of what makes our county successful.”

Other local officials attending included Dahlgren Supervisor John Jenkins, Director of Economic Development Linwood Thomas, two members of the Economic Development Authority – Chairman Jim Hull and member Jean Fraysse, Chairman Dale Sisson of the King George Family YMCA Board of Directors, Chief Executive Director Barney Reiley of the Rappahannock Area YMCA, Vicky Tate of King George Animal Shelter, Kathleen Harrigan of Friends of the Rappahannock, and David Jones and Jim Lynch of Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage trail. Leckner is a family-owned automotive group dedicated to saving people up to $100 per month on their monthly car payment, according to company officials. It supports the communities it serves through generous donations, corporate sponsorship of community organizations and participation in community events. Its goal is to enrich the employees and the community with its superior products, value pricing and maintaining a great place to work.

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Deer population decrease causing some concerns Mark Fike

Over the past few years I have engaged in conversation with more than a few people who were not pleased with the number of deer in our area. Some want them all gone, others want more deer and most of us fall somewhere in between. As part of my job I speak to deer biologists all over the state and in other states and am privy to some of the challenges those guys face. Over the past five or six years the local deer herd has taken a pretty good hit and overall numbers are down a bit. Perhaps considering the growing urbanization of our local area and the numbers of subdivisions being built, this may not be a horrible thing. Deer thrive quite well in suburban environments and feed quite readily on landscaping projects. Given the noticeable increase in traffic in the King George area, having fewer deer is probably also reducing vehicle collisions and accidents too, particularly in the fall when the deer breed. Many farmers and insurance companies likely won’t be shedding a lot of tears over fewer deer. However, hunters, particularly those that use the venison as a low-fat source of protein to feed their families, and those that enjoy seeing the deer along the roads, certainly don’t want the pendulum to swing too far the other way. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has a tough job managing the deer population in areas where the land is fragmented and continuous open space is not the norm. Urbanization and fragmentation of land creates a lot of “deer refuges” because not everyone wants hunters on their property, and some properties are just too small to hunt on anyway. Deer refuges create areas where localized herd numbers can skyrocket and what we call cultural carrying capacity — the number of deer people will tolerate — can be rapidly exceeded. Areas that are large parcels of forest, fields and marsh can be managed more effectively because there are no real “refuges” for the deer and hunting pressure can be exerted to help control their numbers. King George and the surrounding areas have been hit hard with hemorrhagic disease several times in the past six years. One of those outbreaks reportedly wiped out a full third of our deer herd. Typically, during a “normal” outbreak of HD, the deer herd can recover in two years. The HD outbreaks don’t normally take a third of our herd though! Having a second outbreak within four years did set the herd back more, and then we have seen a noticeable uptick in coyote numbers too. Between HD, liber-

alized doe seasons, and coyotes (and don’t forget about the acorn failure the past few years!) managing the deer herd has gotten really challenging. Some would say that we need to cut back on doe days. That may happen. As one wildlife professional explained to me, “These variables that impacted the deer heard in the Northern Neck and surrounding area the past few years are a perfect storm of sorts.” Biologists are still trying to figure out how much of an impact coyotes are having on the deer. There are plenty of stories out there about a single coyote taking out dozens of fawns in a month. It is hard to believe that every coyote or even half of the coyotes out there are doing that but surely they are eating some fawns. Although we will never wipe out the coyotes, it would not be a bad idea to thin their numbers. The best time to do that with respect to helping your local deer population is between March and June or July. Late winter is when coyotes will breed. Late May and June is when fawns drop and by July the fawns are still pretty small and can be caught easily by a coyote. Coyote season is open year-round and they can be called in. Speaking of fawns, now is the time of year when they will be seen in fields, backyards and along the road. They are not alone! Unless their mother was hit in the road, she is likely nearby feeding. The mother deer does not want to lure coyotes to the little ones so she stays away until it is feeding time. They get fed a few times a day. Fawns don’t have much of a scent. The same cannot be said for the mothers. Therefore, do not keep or catch any fawns. Your actions are illegal and will likely result in the fawn dying. The mother might take the fawn back if not much time has elapsed but she may abandon it as well. Some people want to bottle-feed fawns. Cow milk will give fawns diarrhea and lead to dehydration and death. Even in the hands of a wildlife rehabilitator, the fawns usually have only a 50-50 chance to make it. If they do survive, then they must be released in areas where there are high deer populations so the young deer can learn from other deer. The bottom line is that people should not try to take in wild animals. At this time of year there are a lot of young animals out there to include fawns. Leave them alone and keep them wild. More information can be obtained on the VDGIF website: http://www. dgif.virginia.gov/wildlife/deer/. Among the useful resources is a brochure entitled 'Keeping Deer Wild

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Fishing in the river is good when the water level is not too high. Turkey season ended this past Saturday. For some it was a tough season with all the rain and fewer reports of gobbling going on. Perhaps the coyotes are teaching the turkey not to be as vocal. Rappahannock River Ken’s Tackle in Spotsylvania (540898-1011) reported that fishing was good for shad still. That is amazing to hear that the shad are still hitting strong. The best baits are pink headed jigs with white or chartreuse grubs on them. Crappie were hitting in the river very well. Try minnows at the creek mouths, around logs and in the creeks. Plenty of rockfish are hitting in the river too. Many are catching the rock while fishing for shad. Catfish are biting furiously according to Ken’s. Most any bait will work. Potomac River The bass fishing is centered solely on the grass now. Jig and pigs, Scum Frogs and other weedless lures are the best bet. Fish a moving tide. An outgoing tide is good along the edges of the grass. High tide the fish are scattered but can be found prowling the backs of the grass mats. You might hook a snakehead in the process. Ponds Pond fishing was a bit slower from what we heard. However, topwater action for largemouth is killer in the lily pads now. Use a weedless lure and cast back in the pads. Hope the lures from pad leaf to pad leaf and hang on. Some crappie are hitting minnows. Look for bream to be in the shallows spawning. Lake Anna anglers are using McCotter’s Lake Anna Guide Service and catching striped bass and wipers (hybrids — white and striped bass cross) on a consistent basis. Other anglers report decent jerkbait action for bass at the lake. Saltwater On the saltwater scene, things are finally picking up. The striped bass bite is hit or miss. Most of the larger fish are exiting the lower rivers and even the bay now and the smaller fish are still around. Flounder action along the lower bay and Eastern Shore is picking up. The croaker and spot bite around Virginia Beach picked up and there are even a few whiting being caught. We heard of puppy drum in Lynnhaven River now and still some big bluefish in the area too.

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May 21 is National ‘Kids to Park Day’ at Caledon Caledon will kick off summer with a some family fun events at the annual Kids to Park Day, a nation-wide day of outdoor play organized by the National Park Trust. The Kids to Park Day programs are free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Call the park, 540663-3861, for more information and to make a reservation. Schedule: •9-10:30 a.m. Feathered Forest Friends: 2016 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Migratory Bird Act. Hear about this landmark law and the species it helped protect. Then take a short hike through the forest to see our feathered forest friends, with a chance to see some birds up close. •11a.m. to noon Raptor Rap: Join park staff and Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center resident raptors for a Live Bird of Prey Show on the visitor center lawn. •1-3:30 p.m. Kids to Kayaks: Two one hour sessions 1 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for kids 8-16. Want to try kayaking? Park staff will review the equipment needed and get you on the water. Between programs, park staff will offer short sessions at the Visitor Center on Leave No Trace and other outdoor skills.

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PUBLIC HEARING KING GEORGE COUNTY WETLANDS BOARD The King George County Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in the Board Room King George County Revercomb Administration Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive, to consider the following requests: VMRC Permit Application #16-0355: Request by Dahlgren Naval Base to demolish and remove (1) 35’ long x 37’ wide concrete boat ramp and provide and install new concrete boat ramp 65’ long x 37’ wide which will include dredging of approximately 261 cubic yards of subaqueous soil. Demolish and remove (2) existing wood piers of approximately 104’ x 4’ and two (2) existing wood piers of approximately 72’ x 4’ and provide three (3) new wood piers including new piles of approximately 70’ x 5’ in the same area and one (1) pier of approximately 50’ x 6’. Demolish and remove thirteen (13) existing dolphin piles and install thirteen (13) new piles along the Upper Machodoc Creek, at the Naval Base Tax Map # 10, Parcel 13. Documents related to the above cases are available for public inspection during the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Department of Community Development, Revercomb Administration Building. The public is invited to express their views on the above cases. Those who are unable to attend the public hearings may submit their comments in writing to the Director of Community Development, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 104, King George, VA 22485, prior to the scheduled public hearing.

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The 2nd half of the Real Estate Taxes for fiscal year 2015/2016 are due on June 5, 2016. Since June 5th is on a Sunday, payments postmarked by midnight on Monday, June 6th will be accepted as on time. Penalty and interest will be added beginning on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. The bills have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 804-224-7183. Per State Code of Virginia, It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to see that the proper tax bill is received and paid on time. If your real estate taxes are escrowed, please mail the extra copy provided in your bill to your mortgage company. If there is a question about the property assessment listed on your bill, please call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-493-0113. Property is assessed by the Commissioner of the Revenue. The Treasurer’s Office cannot make corrections to the assessments, they only collect as assessed. If there is a question concerning delinquency, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 804-224-7183. Please take the time to check the mailing address on each bill and correct, if necessary, with the Treasurer’s Office at 804-224-7183. Our physical location is 315 Douglas Avenue, Colonial Beach, Va. 22443. Our mailing address is: PO Box 450, Colonial Beach, Va. 22443. There is NO DROP BOX at the Douglas Avenue location. Joan H. Grant Chief Financial Officer Town of Colonial Beach 5/11/2016, 5/18/2106

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Town of Colonial Beach Planning Commission The Town of Colonial Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 26, 2016, in the Colonial Beach Town Center located at 22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia, to consider the following: Beginning at 9:00 a.m. 1. CUP-02-2016-125 Wilder Avenue: Robin Schick has applied as the agent for Ms. Kay Marlin for a conditional use permit (CUP) to operate a Mixed Residential/Commercial Use Building located at 125 Wilder Avenue (3A2-2-87-2). The property is zoned as Resort Commercial (RC). Any persons desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the above is hereby invited to be present at the Public Hearing. Copies of the above are on file in the Department of Planning & Community Development, 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 The Department of Planning and Community Development prior to the public hearing so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

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Town of Colonial Beach Planning Commission The Town of Colonial Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 2, 2016, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the Colonial Beach Town Center located at 22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach, Virginia, to consider the following: CPA-01-2016-Housing Section: CPA-01-2016 AMENDS THE CURRENT 20092029 COLONIAL BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 6 OF THE CURRENT PLAN. THIS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT INCLUDES NEW HOUSING AND INCOME DATA FROM THE 2010 CENSUS AND 2014 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY, AS WELL AS AN ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT HOUSING STOCK VERSUS CURRENT HOUSING NEEDS WITHIN THE TOWN. OPPORTUNITIES FOR MIXED-USE/MIXED-INCOME DEVELOPMENT ARE ADDRESSED, AS PER GRANT REQUIREMENTS. OTHER MINOR CORRECTIONS WERE MADE TO GRAMMAR AND FORMATTING. Any persons desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the above is hereby invited to be present at the Public Hearing. Copies of the above are on file in the Department of Planning & Community Development, 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 The Department of Planning and Community Development prior to the public hearing so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

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School: Plans get 1st look From page 1

tract currently says. It would renovate the existing building and provide a two-story, 42,000 square foot addition along the north side of the building, where modular classrooms had once been located. It would also shift the media center from its current location to the front corner of the school adjacent to the proposed two-story classroom wing. The existing media center space would be used as a project based learning center. It would also expand the cafeteria

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opportunities. This is in keeping with King George’s rural character where a balance between economic advancement and environmental stewardship is important.” Hull said county Director of Economic Development Linwood Thomas had worked closely to keep the Authority informed over the last eight months while the county was under consideration for selection. King George Board of Supervisors Chairman Ruby Brabo agreed. “It is exciting to see the new energy among the members of the EDA and the team effort they exhibit in working with the Board of Supervisors and our Economic

Base: Officials meet From page 1

and an overhead gate canopy at the main base gate is being completed and will be operating by July. Additionally, Navy officials said, the Navy is holding hurricane preparedness drills with the Red Cross. Navy officials gave a presentation on the base’s impact on the community, including employing 4,346 contractors, with an annual civilian payroll of $499 million, an annual military payroll of $35 million and total economic impact including contracts and small purchases of $1.9 billion. The canopy project at Dahlgren’s main gate is underway, scheduled for completion in July. Main gate closures are weekdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Navy officials reported the exit only gate is working well through Dahlgren Post Office. Navy officials recapped the P287 Missile Support Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony on March 11. Sen. Tim Kaine and U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman were on hand for the ceremony celebrating construction of a new 57,646-square-foot lowrise Missile Support Facility Replacement as an addition to Building #1560, Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile Laboratory. The addition will provide secure computational and analysis laboratory space, unique Fleet Weapon Control systems and technical office space. In addition, the project renovates 5,623 square feet of the existing portion of Building #1560, Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile Laboratory, to reduce

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and kitchen onto the existing portico space. A back hallway would be created between the auditorium and the gym to help alleviate congestion. Architects had more ideas to share on how the school could be renovated and expanded. “We simply have some other options for you to consider. It depends on what the funding body would say and how it suits you for the future,” Harver said. ~ Option B, Phase 1 is estimated at $17.4 million. It would provide a 48,000 square foot addition estimated at $9.9 million, with $4.6 million estimated for a major renovation including an auxiliary gym. The new gym and a kitchen and cafeteria would be constructed on the Development Director Linwood Thomas, to bring projects like this to our region,” Brabo said. “I believe a project like this has the potential to open up doors to other future projects that may create synergies. In addition, a project like this ties in perfectly with maintaining the rural character of the county.” Thomas commented. “The company has a two- year option study period during which they will pay the authority $2,000 the first year and $6,500 the second year. Upon completion of the option they would begin construction of the solar farm,” Thomas said. “With escalators, the project could create revenues between $1million and $1.5 million over the next 25 to 35 years.” Thomas said the property, containing roughly 119 acres, is ideal because it’s close to a major trans-

field side of the school. A new administration/guidance area would also be built on the same side at the front of the building. The administration guidance offices would be part of a two story construction with a new media center on the second floor. The existing cafeteria and kitchen spaces would be renovated to become sixth grade classrooms with more rooms added where the portico is now located. The chorus, band and art rooms would be moved and additional hallways constructed to relieve congestion. ~Option B, Phase 2 would include the cost and features noted above in Option B, Phase 1. Phase 2 is proposing a future academic wing to contain 60,200 square mission line which runs along the rail line and taps into a major distribution line. The option and lease includes 49.24 acres in the King George Industrial Park, including lots 73A, 17, 18, 4, 5. It also includes lot 73 containing 69.2 acres owned by the Frank B. Taylor Limited Family Partnership on which the county has an option for purchase. “It would also provide a great use for land that might not otherwise be ideal for development due to wetlands and other mitigating factors,” Thomas said. “This project is very exciting as it would be the first of its kind in the region and also help to create a long term viable revenue stream for our Economic Development Authority over the next 25-35 years.” The company would lease the property for an initial term of 25 years at $550 an acre with a 1.5 per-

new construction requirements, allow access to the new building addition and better utilize existing raised-flooring laboratory space. Navy officials reported that a New Defense Biometric Identification System has been deployed at NSF Dahlgren and NSF Indian Head. the system will scan credentials and search additional database, identifying individuals with outstanding warrants. Scanning

will be extended to visitor badges. Navy officials reported they met with members of the American Red Cross in Maryland and Virginia to establish relationship with agency. ARC personnel will participate in training exercises and provide curriculum for Fleet and Family Support Center programs. Other cooperative efforts are being identified. HURREX – annual hurricane

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cent annual escalator and two fiveyear additional options at the end of the 25 year lease which could extend to a total of 35 years. Coronal would make all improvements to the property and would be responsible for putting the property back to its original state once the lease expires. “The EDA has little to no risk in the opportunity and still maintains ownership of the land,” Thomas said. “I commend the Board of Supervisors and EDA for their vision. This project creates a clean renewable energy at a relatively low cost, and as environmental policy continues to change in Virginia it is exciting to see King George ahead of the curve.” For information about Coronal Development Services LLC, go online: http://coronaldevelopment. com.

effort on the design had been focused and coordinated with the county, so far. “I’m very glad to have them present some conceptual items we’ve also talked about,” Benson added. Architect Harver commented., “It’s good long-term planning. We thought it was worth considering,” Harver said.

He estimated it would save about $6.5 million compared to building a new elementary school, not including the cost of site acquisition. If fourth and fifth grades were shifted to the future addition, it would have the advantage of better long-term planning for future growth at elementary schools.

Heroin: Issue vexes police

most important consideration is whether the defendant wants treatment and is committed to sobriety or is just participating to avoid jail. Until an addict makes up his or her mind that they want to stay clean and sober, no treatment options will work." "Unfortunately, the criminal justice system is not set up to offer drug treatment," said King George Commonwealth's Attorney Keri Gusmann. "It is truly sad that many times family members call law enforcement to report a larceny that they know has been committed by a loved one. They know the loved one is stealing to support a drug habit. The family is at their wits end and feel like they have nowhere else to turn in order to get help for the drug addicted family member.” "I have found that there is a severe lack of resources when it comes to treatment," said Sichol. But Sichol said clearly law enforcement must stay vigilant and keep trying to reduce the use of illegal drugs. "Substance abuse is certainly a catalyst for the majority of criminal offenses committed."

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partments of social services in Westmoreland County and King George County. “Our ability to effectively serve those seeking help for drug addiction relies on the availability of these external resources," said King George Sheriff 's Sgt. Kecia Wharton. "Without these programs, our options would be limited.” "I wish more resources were focused in order to provide more treatment options. Inpatient treatment is often not an option, as there is little funding to provide it and defendants do not have the money/insurance to cover the treatment," said Westmoreland Commonwealth's Attorney Julia Sichol. "There are a number of intensive outpatient groups that provide services to Westmoreland, but unfortunately, that treatment is often not enough," Sichol said. "However, the

exercise – encouraged employees and the community to prepare themselves for the upcoming hurricane season. Earth Day events were held in April at both bases, including tree planting ceremonies, shoreline clean-ups that netted 840 lbs of trash and a visit from Indian Head Elementary Science Club with numerous environmental displays.

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