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Miller sentenced to 15 years for murder Richard Leggitt

A Colonial Beach woman was sentenced Friday to 38 years in prison, with all but 15 years suspended, on three felony convictions in connection with the murder of Sharon Dickerson Smith.

Smith was killed on Jan. 31, 2015, the victim of a rare Colonial Beach homicide.

Sierra Seantaine Dillon, 45, appeared before Westmoreland County Circuit Judge Herbert Hewitt Friday after entering guilty pleas last month to charges of murder, use of a firearm while committing murder and reckless handling of a firearm.

Hewitt sentenced Dillon to 30 years with 20 suspended for the murder, three years with none suspended for use of a firearm and five years with three suspended for reckless handling of a firearm.

"The sentencing hearing lasted for several hours and the court heard testimony from the victim’s family regarding the impact her death has had on them, as well as evidence that Ms. Dillon had a history of excessive drinking and a very bad temper," said Westmoreland County Commonwealth's Attorney Julia Sichol.

"There were instances where she had broken windows, punched holes in walls

and broken a glass cabinet," Sichol said of Dillon. "There was also testimony presented that she assaulted Ms. Smith on at least one occasion."

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 when 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.

"I believe that considering all the evidence presented, the sentence imposed by the court was fair," Sichol said. "No amount of time will ever bring Sharon Smith back to her family or make up for the loss that they have suffered due to the defendant’s actions that evening, but the criminal process is over and they can at least close that chapter and continue to move forward.”

Construction of Monroe Birthplace Walk set for summer Richard Leggitt

Photo by Bonnie Gouvisis

Tears after tragedy

Jeff Trew of Colonial Beach put together a Vigil for Pulse/Orlando Victims at the CBHS football field on Saturday, June 18th. Mrs. Victoria Cunningham of the First Baptist Church in Colonial Beach delivered the opening prayer and message of hope. Morgan Tallent played the guitar and sang both “Amazing Grace” and “Stand By Me.” Jeff delivered a message of compassion and memorial to the 49 lost. Tara Jordan also was Jeff’s right hand lady and to go person. Charles Pompell set up the visual and audio part and Thanks to Bobby Hooker for the portrait’s. Thanks also too Kevin Stokes and Sarah Allison Cook for their donations, Fred Mears and Tim Curtin and his sons for the candles for the victims, all the ladies that helped with the candles and balloons.

The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors has announced that the Virginia Department of Transportation has approved a $100,000 grant to help with the cost of the new James Monroe Timeline Walk in Colonial Beach.

Westmoreland County Administrator Norm Risavi said the county will provide $25,000 in matching funds in addition to the grant. The construction of the important project honoring the nation's fifth president is expected to get underway this summer and be completed by early next year. The total cost of the historic commemoration project will be $586,000.

A contract has been approved with Akian International of Fredericksburg for the construction of a mixed use trail that will feature a series of benches noting important milestones from Monroe's career as well as construction of a bridge and other improvements at the site of the

current James Monroe Birthplace Visitor Center on Route 205.

In addition to other features the Timeline Walk and the historical trail will tell the story of the famous Virginia founding father, who wrote the Monroe Doctrine.

The benches will have granite markers every 210-feet along the scenic walkway. The historic walk will feature a bicycle trail, a canoe launch, an overlook and a picnic pavilion to be built on the 78-acre site.

"Very few people have accomplished what Monroe did," said Westmoreland Supervisor Woodrow Hynson. "He was a great president, secretary of war, secretary of state, governor and statesman."

A Revolutionary War hero who was wounded at the Battle of Trenton, the tall, lanky Monroe studied law under Thomas Jefferson. Monroe was a delegate to the Continental Congress, a member of the first U.S.

Westmoreland State Park celebrates with governor at 80th anniversary celebration Richard Leggitt Governor Terry McAuliffe and two of his children joined Westmoreland State Park in celebrating 80 years of service to the people of Virginia last week. The popular Westmoreland County state park is one of the original six Virginia State Parks opened in 1936.

"Our stewardship today is laying the groundwork for another 80 years of successful state parks and for future generations to enjoy Virginia’s natural beauty," McAuliffe said.

"Virginia’s State Parks are some of the best kept and most beautiful parks in the country," McAuliffe said. "And, these anniversaries are a testament to the Commonwealth’s century-old commitment to our natural resources and the great outdoors."

Majestic Westmoreland State Park, located on the Potomac River between George Washington's birthplace and Stratford Hall, has steadily grown to become one of the leading state parks in Virginia.

"It's a combination of a lot of dif-

ferent things," said Steve Davis, assistant park manager. "If you want a mountain fix, we have hills, valleys and cliffs. If you want a beach fix we have two miles of shoreline on the Potomac River."

"Throw in the Civilian Conservation Corps cabins, or hunting for fossils or all the history that is right next door, and we have something for just about anybody," Davis said.

Westmoreland was built by the CCC, a program created by President Franklin Roosevelt during the Great Depression, to help provide jobs for unemployed men.It was one of hundreds of CCC projects across the country.

Davis told those attending the park ceremonies last week that when the CCC crews arrived at Westmoreland in 1936 to begin construction, it was during a cold and snowy winter and all the workers had for housing was tents.

Westmoreland was one of the original six state parks opened in Virginia that year.

The others were: Douthat, Westmoreland, Hungry Mother, Fairy Stone, Staunton River and Seashore, now known as First Landing.

Photo courtesy of Virginia Park Service

Gov. Terry McAuliffe, center, and Denise Ryan, National Park Service deputy director help a crowd of families and friends celebrate the 80th anniversary of Westmoreland State Park last week.

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Opioid drugs are a major national health problem The public’s interest in drug abuse waxes and wanes. In the 1990s it was crack cocaine.

Something had to be done. Then it was resurgence in LSD David S. Kerr use and then it was crystal meth and PCP. But, one class of drugs, which has been around since the 19th century, not only seems to have become more lethal but also far more pervasive.

These are opioid drugs. If you’ve had surgery, you’ve probably been given an opioid drug. Probably morphine. That’s a pain killer that dates back to the Civil War. Other drugs in this family include the progres-

sively infamous Oxycontin and Oxycodone. Both drugs, were originally marketed as a less addictive form of painkiller. Unfortunately, for many, that’s anything but the case. The drugs are addictive and are behind most prescription drug abuse. And what’s more, overdose of these drugs, sometimes by people with legitimate prescriptions has become a major health hazard.

But, it doesn’t stop there. Now we get to the really scary part. Many people who had become addicted to prescription drugs, finding it harder to get hold of them at an affordable prices, have switched to heroin. Heroin is an opioid drug too and it’s far cheaper. Make no mistake the laws of supply govern the drug world. During the period between 2012 and 2014 the number of deaths attributed to overdoses of opioid drugs, nation-

Letters to the editor Thanks to all who helped CBVFD The CBVFD/LA help it 2016 Festival and Fire Dept. Contest at the firehouse on Sunday, June 5th, 2016.

We would like to send out a "Big Thank You” too all our supporters that donated money, door prizes and gifts so that we are able to raise money for the fire department. We want to Thank all of our judges on a very hard job and two of you for a last minute fill in.

Thanks too: Fraternal Order of the Eagles-CB, American Legion-CB, Lenny’s Rest., Bob Swink-CBRE., The Boathouse Marine, Relda Schick, Gladys Marine, Pearson’s, Tanglez-KG, Dawson PaintingMarshall, Va., Wendy’s Barber Shop, C-Nail’s-CB, Mr. & Ms Hair DesignDahlgren, C-Nails-CB, Ola’s, Ledo’s, Domino’s, Hall’s, Green Arces-KG,

Beach Service, Beach Cart Rentals, Walmart-Dahlgren, Ragg’s, Jaine French, Tina Keene, Kelly O’Meara, and our MC-Joyce Robey. Also Thanks to the CBVFD and Ladies for all the hard work on getting everything ready. Thank You also too our 2015 Miss CB - Kaitlyn Proffitt, 2015 Miss CBVFD - Maddison Hardin and 2015 Young Ms.- Genevieve Foster-Hill for all their help.

Colonial Beach VFD Ladies Auxiliary Gun control arguments are nonsense “Gun Violence” – a term used to deflect the real issue.

Guns don’t kill people! People and organizations do. Sounds trite?

Apply common sense and you must agree, unless you are a gun hater, ignore common sense or are a progressive politician or media person

A Gift of the Sea In the face of rising sees, the land knows what to do. But we have other, futile ideas.

Liza Field

Bay Journal News Service It’s beach season along the old Atlantic seaboard, drawing crowds of us inlanders east like our creeks and rivers. We’re heading for the Bay, the Outer Banks, the Grand Strand — eager for life’s troubles to evaporate between the spanking hot sand and some breakers.

But as coastal dwellers know, life’s troubles are here to greet us. They’ve arrived in abundance, dumping down a kind of sea treasure nobody wants to find — an ancient treasure called wisdom.

These beloved beaches are disappearing as oceans rise. The very development that accommodates us beach lovers has far worsened the effect.

That’s because manmade structures are rarely designed for nature’s flux. They’re made for human control, separation, permanence. That these goals are at odds with reality is nowhere more clear than along a beach, as any kid with a sandcastle knows.

Many rows of pricier beach castles here have collapsed, swallowed by

the sea. Insurance rates and federal rescue tabs — at a cost to all taxpayers — keep soaring.

One new study projects that within eight decades, 13.1 million Americans could be displaced by sea-rise.

The East Coast would experience the heaviest loss. If we slow climate change, the toll could drop to 4.3 million coastal dwellers.

But climate action has formidable obstacles, namely well-heeled stakeholders and human inertia. Something in us refuses to give ground. So the coastlines have to.

In the Chesapeake Bay, shorelines -- entire islands -- already are disappearing. Tangier Island will likely be uninhabitable in 25 years.

Its residents and the Army Corps of Engineers want multi-million-dollar funding from Congress to build new protective barriers called “breakwaters.”

The problem, many geologists point out, is that water doesn’t break — not for long. It flows. This very flexibility is the secret to its endurance.

The same is true of coastal islands.

Their ability to stir allows these beaches to respond to reality, to shift, re-form themselves—and survive.

That’s why, says Duke geologist Orrin Pilkey, construction solutions create their own problem. "[You can] stop the retreat of the shoreline," he says, "but you have not addressed the underlying cause of erosion. Thus the beach continues to lose sand … until it disappears.”

wide, was 28,647. That’s the equivalent of the City of Fredericksburg.

But, let’s focus on heroin for a moment. This isn’t necessarily the same drug that so terrified America back in the 60’s. It’s worse. Today’s heroin is a stronger version. And that means it’s a lot easier to overdose. In the Fredericksburg area, during that same two year period there were 189 deaths. Thirty-two were in Stafford, 11 in King George, and 40 in Spotsylvania. Prince William, not a part of our region, registered 104.

Law enforcement does it best to stop the illegal flow and distribution of these drugs. They try to stop doctors who overprescribe and they’ve arrested a lot of heroin distributors. But, they face one big problem and that’s that they just don’t have enough resources. And what’s more, the criminals know this.

Opioid drugs are now part of another statistic and figure highly in the Center for Disease Control’s annual report on death’s caused by accident.

This includes every kind of accident you can imagine. Car accidents, falling off a ladder, and yes, opioid overdoses. But, there is another subtlety.

Drug use, from prescription pain killers to anti-anxiety medications are a major contributor to deadly accidents. Someone high on opioid related drug is far more susceptible to injury or death from an accident.

Thanks to the latter, the accidental death rate in the United States has been increasing dramatically.

In Virginia we’ve seen one of the largest increases in opioid related overdoses in the nation. o Oh, and if you think it’s only in Appalachia or in the remnants of coal country where this is a problem, you’re wrong. o It’s

trying sell the public a bill of goods.

Guns are inert, period! Politicians, like Obama, his staff and our senators from Virginia like to rail against “guns” to deliberately shift attention away from the real problem – people and this feckless administration. They like to dupe their constituents’ thinking that they are “taking action” to stop Islamic terrorists massacres and mass murders.

With faux outrage, politicians call for “sensible” gun control, which will do absolutely nothing to stop these killings. Gun control will accomplish one thing, restrict the rights of law abiding citizens to own and use firearms, in many cases for self-defense.

Why do Obama, his staff, and progressives fail to identify the source of these killings - Islamic terrorists? What childish comments by

Obama and Clinton saying… “does Trump think saying ‘Islamic terrorists’ are the magic words to stop them from killing.” Of course not! If you don’t identify your enemy, you will lose the war. We are losing the war. Obama and his minions insist that Islam is a religion of peace.

Read Quran verses 5.23, 8.12, and 47.4, just a few, to learn how peaceful Islam is toward non-believers of Islam.

Why do Obama and his minions constantly defend Islamic terrorists?

It couldn’t be because many of his administration positions are occupied by people of the Muslim faith.

Why does he protect those of that faith from ridicule and scrutiny? He and his minions certainly don’t hold back on Christians, Republicans and Conservatives!

F.C. “Doc” Dugan, Hague

Take North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

A perfect storm of development, sea-rise and hurricanes have long been clobbering these historic barrier islands, leaving familiar news footage.

Roads buckle, slabs of asphalt pitch sidelong into the sea, oceanfront houses get picked up and crashed down elsewhere, timbers bobbing dismally in the surf. Whatever is hard and rigid goes ker-smash. Not because nature is angry and destructive, but because nature — and these barrier islands ̶ want to survive.

And they would if we let them, says geologist Stanley Riggs. He’s been researching these Outer Banks for decades.

“The only constant in dynamic coastal systems is that of change,” Riggs points out.

That’s why, left to themselves, these islands would respond to sea-rise by shifting westward, reshaping into vital wildlife habitat and still buffering the mainland.

But we humans don’t want them to shift. We’ve become entrenched expensively in roads and rigid, illplaced structures.

To continue shoring it all up, Riggs said, on these “narrow and collapsing simple barrier islands” would mean “forever fighting expensive battles”—and losing. Everyone would pay, including the beaches.

What’s the alternative? Instead of fighting the changing seas, these geologists urge, we humans need

to change our response. Riggs and Pilkey have called for a retreat from all the futile development and mitigation along these fragile beaches.

For us seashore lovers, admittedly, a retreat is hard to fathom. Would it mean an end to human presence on the shore, an end to those local economies?

On the contrary, Riggs points out, it’s the only way that any economy, and the beaches themselves, can survive.

He envisions a high-tech ferry system to replace harmful and ill-fated roads, along with an eco-tourism grounded in reality and aliveness, not illusion.

Otherwise, our futile constructions, repairs and expenses amount to what geologist Pilkey regards as “beating our head against the wall.”

Well, we are fond of walls. We believe they will protect us.

That’s why Riggs, Pilkey and myriad climate scientists have met with stonewalling opposition from powerful industry lobbies and public officials entrenched in the status quo.

But our planet isn’t a stasis. It flows. That’s how it is able to stir us all to life. This aliveness and stir, ironically, are what we so value along the coast -- and a powerful reason to be stirred in response.

Bay Journal columnist Liza Field is a hiker and conservationist. She teaches English and philosophy in the Virginia Governor’s School and Wytheville Community College.

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a problem statewide, and it seems to know no age boundary nor does it apply to just one income group.

A lot of things have to change it we’re going to stop this scourge. For one thing, there has to be a deep reexamination of how doctors use opioid drugs for pain relief. And there has to be a better tracking systems that stops abusers from doctor shopping for more prescriptions. As for heroin use we can’t just rely on courts and sentencing. We need programs, and we need them right now, to help users get off these drugs and stay off them. It’s in the public interest. Unfortunately, the number of treatment programs available to help people kick the habit is painfully small. And for those addicts who do take advantage of drug treatment in jail we need to help them stay off drugs once they get out.

The saddest part about all of this isn’t just the fate of the users. The other side of the tragedy are the families. Families have been devastated by the effects of this kind of addiction. Whether its prescription drugs or heroin. Families have used up their life savings trying to save a family member from heroin addiction.

There have been divorces, domestic violence and suicides. Strangely enough we don’t see this as a collective problem. Maybe because like so many public health issues there is no one answer. As a society we have to turn this around. The economic losses caused by addiction alone, not even talking about the human tragedy of it all, justify the investment.

But, it’s only going to get worse if we don’t do something now. Hopefully someone in Richmond and Washington is listening.

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Smoot Library summer calendar for 2016

Love Thy Neighbor Nonprofit Celebrates June

June 23: STEM with Stickbots, ages 7-11, 2 June 25: STEM with Sphero, ages 12-18, 12 p.m.

June 30: Ryan the Balloon Guy, 12 p.m.

July 5: Summer Cinema, 11a.m.

July 6: The Smoot Summer Book Club, ages 16+, 6 p.m.

July 12: Amazing Mr. B, ages 0-11, 2 p.m.

July 18: The Smoot Summer Book Club, ages 16+, 6 p.m.

July 19: Summer Cinema, 11a.m.

July 20: Paws for Reading, grades K-6, starting at 4:30 p.m.

July 21: Rockin Leonardo, ages 0-11, 2 p.m.

July 26: ArtLib, ages5-11, 2 p.m.

August 1: The Smoot Summer Book Club, ages 16+, 6 p.m.

August 2: Summer Cinema, 11 a.m.

August 9: Board of Trustees Meeting, open to public, 6 p.m.

August 11: Reptiles Alive, 2 p.m.

August 15: The Smoot Summer Book Club, ages 16+, 6 p.m.

Love Thy Neighbor (LTN) celebrated their June event on Father’s Day ~ it was awesome and wonderful to see so many come out and celebrate with us on this special day!

Joey Kincer, known as the piano preacher, Stephanie, Glen and grandson Shaun of Heaven’s Annointed Gospel Group from Woodford, VA provided good ole Gospel tunes and an uplifting spiritual message during their Inspirational Hour. It was a lively time and enjoyed by all!

Their meal was sliced pulled pork (prepared by Rex Sappenfield), cole slaw, green beans, applesauce and a roll. Beverages were offered and fresh homemade desserts furnished by Trinity Methodist Church…..delicious!

Raffle prizes were for the gentlemen only this month, patrons and volunteers alike. Gifts wrapped in a patriotic theme were plentiful as those in the audience listened intently as ticket numbers were called one by one.

The food pantry had perishable/non-perishable items including fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, breads, desserts, and frozen WaWa sandwiches. Smaller portions of staples were also available such as salt, sugar, flour, and coffee. All this in addition to their normal offerings of cereal, canned meats/vegetables/fruits, pasta/sauce, mac and cheese and soups. Hygiene selections were abundant with a wide variety of necessity items offered to their patrons.

What a blessing to have so many folks assist with Love Thy Neighbor’s event each month helping make it a ‘special’ time for folks that attend. LTN is grateful to all volunteers, faith based and community partners for their continued provisions and assistance enabling them to serve those less fortunate in King George County. We encourage others to join in this effort!

LTN continues to work on providing patrons with inspirational support, offer a healthy meal accompanied by a visit to their food pantry for groceries of choice.

Food/hygiene donations can be dropped off at the King George Citizen’s Center and/or the King George YMCA, both located on Rt 3. Our next event will be held on Sunday, July 17. Please come join us!

ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE REGISTRATION. Register online at www.smoot.org.

For additional information check out the Library website or call 540775-2147.

King George Parks and Recreation 2016 Summer

Athletic Camps (July Camps): Youth Gymnastics Camp: July 11-15th, 9am-noon, Old KGESGym. Registration Deadline: July 1st, FEE: $85.

Girls Basketball Camp: July 1114. 6pm-8:30pm, KGHS-Gym. Registration Deadline: July 1st, FEE: $75 Youth Tennis Camp:July 18-22.

KG Tennis Center. Registration Deadline: July 14th. 6-8 year olds, 8am-9am, $45. 9-11 year olds, 9am10:30am, $50. 12-17 y/o, 10:30amnoon, $50.

Future Foxes Basketball Camp: July 18-22. 5:30pm-8pm, KGMSGym. Registration Deadline: July 8th, FEE:$70.

Youth Lego Camps: July 18-22.

KGMS. Registration Deadline: June 30th. Pre-Engineering, 5-6 year olds, 9am-12noon, $130; Engineering, 7-12 year olds, 1pm-4pm, $139.

KGMS & KGHS Football Camp: July 18-21. 6pm-8pm, KGHS Stadium. Registration Deadline: July 5th to receive a Tee-Shirt, $45 Challenger British Soccer Camp: August 8-12. Sealston Sports Complex.4-5 year olds, 5-6:30pm, $100; 6-14 year olds, 5:30pm8:30pm, $125. Please sign up online: www.challengersports.com Youth Tumbling Camp: August 8-12. 9am-12noon, Old KGESGym. Registration Deadline: August 1st, FEE:$85.

Please Register at, King George Parks and Recreation 8076 Kings Highway, (P.O. Box 71) King George, VA 22485 or online: www.kinggeorge. recdesk.com. Call: 540-775-4386

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church

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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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Saturday, July 30

KG Decmocratic Committee is sponsoring a Crab Feast, 4-7 p.m. at the Mosonic Lodge #314, located at 9019 James Madison Pkwy, KG. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Children 12 & under, $20 at the door.

To purchase tickets or for more information please call 540-7752681, 540-775-0903 or 540-7755568.

The 2016 Graduation section will be published in the June 28th edition of the Journal.

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You're invited to worship with

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.

new life ministries Children’s Choir will present “Hans Bronson’s Gold Medal Mission” on Wednesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. Refreshments to follow.

Summer 2016 activity center, “The Throne Zone” will be open on Tuesdays & Thursdays 1-3 p.m. for children ages 6-13.

Beginning June 21, there will be games, basketball, volleyball, soccer, crafts and board games & free snacks. Route 205 in Colonial Beach. 804-224-8447.

the full gospel church invites you to come listen to the powerful music of “4 the Lord” and “The Hendersons” at the Gospel Sing on Sunday, June 26.

From 6-8 p.m. Free admission/ love offering will be collected.

8488 Paige Rd., Woodford, VA. Enon Baptist Church will hold its Homecoming Service on June 26 beginning at 10:30 a.m. with music provided by Josh Grigsby & the County Line Band.

Lunch will follow. Revival services will be held the next three nights with Pastor Guy D. Mattox, Jr. 3112 Supply Road, Caret, VA.

Invite you to visit their Field Day Event 2 p.m. Sat. June 25 to 2 p.m. Sun. June 26

Caledon State Park Pavilion

KGARO club members will be on the air for more than 24 hours

This FREE event will give current operators, would be operators and non-operators the opportunity to work with ham radios, learn what importance they play in everyday life & especially in emergencies. More importantly it will be a FUN experience to talk with other operators, maybe even from around the world!

On the fourth weekend of June of each year, more than 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations.

Field Day is a picnic, a campout, practice for emergencies, an informal contest and, most of all, FUN! It is a time where many aspects of Amateur Radio come together to highlight our many roles. While some will treat it as a contest, other groups use the opportunity to practice their emergency response capabilities.

It is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate Amateur Radio to the organizations that Amateur Radio might serve in an emergency.

A premium is placed on developing skills to meet the challenges of emergency preparedness as well as to acquaint the general public with the capabilities of Amateur Radio.

See how ham radios work Learn how to use a radio Examine antenna set ups Sign up to become an operator!

Learn about emergencies Learn how can YOU get involved?

Join KGARO Meetings 4th Tuesday @ month For more info: Jack Deem, Jr., President kj4eli@arrl.net or 156jwdeem@verizon.net 540-840-9698

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

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

Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Nursery Provided for Worship Service Only

All are welcome for a fun evening of Bingo at the Elks Lodge 2666.

719 Ferry Landing Rd off Rte 205 (Placid Bay/Colonial Beach.

Every Monday evening.

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

Daily Mass: Mon. Thur. Fri. & Sat. 9:00 a.m.

Tues. 7:00 a.m.

Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Adoration before each morning Mass

Doors open at 5pm.

Early birds start at 6:30.

Food and soft drinks are available for purchase.

PEACE Confession: LUTHERAN CHURCH Smoking outside only.

SUNDAY SERVICES Nursery • 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contemporary Service • 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School • 9:45 a.m.

Traditional Worship • 11 a.m.

Sacrament of Holy Communion celebrated Every Sunday

TheWed. MISSION of Peace Lutheran Church 7:30 p.m.

Sat. after is9:00 to serve God&by sharing lovethe lodge if you have a.m. Mass at 6:30 p.m. Christ’s Call questions in order to make a difference in people’s lives. 804-224-0364.

Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass

SUNDAY SCHEDULE Nursery • 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Office: 11 Irving Ave., (A professionally staffed nursery is available) Colonial Va. 22443• 8:30 a.m.

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• 804-224-7221 (540) 775-9131 night at Sacrament of Holy Communion • Every Sunday at Bingo both services 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.

Macedonia Baptist Church will hold their June Rally/112th Church Anniversary on Sunday, June 26. The morning message will be delivered by Pastor Fred Sales, followed by a fellowship lunch.

Guest for the 3 p.m. service will be Branch Fork Baptist Church, Spotsylvania. Please come and join us.

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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

Seeking to know the grace of God and to make it known to others.

Peace Lutheran church

Salem Baptist Church will celebrate it’s Youth Day Service on Sunday June 26, at the 11 a.m. service. Guest speaker will be Elijah Coles-Brown, founder of Dreamers Imagine.

COME HELP BREAK A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD WORLDS LARGEST SWIM LESSON NOON TO 12:30 FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH FREE- ALL SKILLS - ALL AGES (INFANT TO 110 YEARS OLD) REGISTER AT THE FRONT DESK KG FAMILY YMCA 540-775-9622

AOA Roadtrip July 19th Members of the KG-YMCA AOA group (Active Older Adults) are planning to take a Road Trip to Fredericskburg to do lunch, and then visit “Ladyburg” in Fred’brg for crafts and spend some time together.

Anyone age 50 & older is welcome to join the trip. Cost is $25 (lunch is on your own). Register & pay at the KG-Y front desk. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Y to carpool.

The regular 1st Tuesday of the month AOA meeting is cancelled for July. You do NOT have to be a member of the Y to belong to the AOA.

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Regular meeting of the NARFE Chapter 1823 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 8484 Mary Ball Rd., Lancaster. 1 p.m. Ice cream social! with presentation by Karen Hart of the Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library. 804-450-3919.

Mt. Bethel Baptist Assn.

Annual Family, Friends & Festival Day. “Praise on the Wataerfront.” Noon to 6 p.m. Gate opens at 11 a.m. 17420 Mt. Bethel Lane, KG. Fishing, Live Gospel Music, Moon Bounce, Raffles, Ball games, Board Games and more. Bring your own chairs & picnics, or buy food on site from our concession stands.

Natalie Morris of King George and Christopher Hanway of Orange, CA are pleased to announce their marriage which took place on April 9th in Alexandria, VA. The marriage was celebrated with a small gathering of friends and family, including the bride’s parents, Laura and Tip Morris, and grandparents, Marcy and Juney Morris of King George. The groom’s parents, Karen and Pat Hanway, were in attendance as well.

The couple resides in Alexandria, VA with their greyhound, Luke.

"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

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Book talk & signing by Sylvia Prince to be held at the Northumberland Public Library. 7204 Northumberland Hwy., Heathsville, VA. Free & open to the public.

Agape Minisry Church Invites everyone to a Gospel Sing on Sunday, June 26 starting at 6:30 p.m. Event will feature, Nikky Headley from Sharps Chapel, TN and Sherry Jett from Stafford. For information call 540-388-7465.

9106 Indiantown Rd. KG.

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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

Tuesday, June 28

Little Ark Baptist Church

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

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

Sundays @ 8:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 30

Annual Members Meeting of the Dahlgren Heritage Museum.

5-6:30 p.m. Dues for the upcoming year can be paid at th meeting. $25 for individual $50 for family membership. 540-663-3680.

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Corner of Lossing and Boundary, Colonial Beach

Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m.

Adoration precedes each morning Mass

Saturday, June 25

Fairview Beach Resident Assn.

1st Annual Golf Cart Poker Run. Starts 2p.m. & ends at 4. Followed

by Pig Roast 4-8 p.m. Dinners $12, with sandwiches and drinks available. Live music. Painting with Wine & Design. Raffles, drawings and corn hole & horseshoes. Proceeds will go to th Protecting the POotomac erosion program. 703425-2150.

KG P&R Annual Patriotic Palooza, Barnesfield Park, Dahlgren. FREE ADMISSION! No coolers, alcohol or pets permitted.

Games, music, food to buy, vendors, and more.

Colonial Beach Museum Fundraiser. To be held at “Tattle Tale” coffee shop, 215 Washington Ave. come out between noon & 3 p.m. to enjoy vintage rock & blues music by the popular “Hard to Tell” band.

Special brunch menu available.

Mt. Bethel Baptist Assn. Annual Family, Friends & Festival Day. “Praise on the Wataerfront.”

Noon to 6 p.m. Gate opens at 11 a.m. 17420 Mt. Bethel Lane, KG. Fishing, Live Gospel Music, Moon Bounce, Raffles, Ball games, Board Games and more. Bring your own chairs & picnics, or buy food on site from our concession stands.

Science Museum of VA hosting a MessFest family friendly event.

Slime Zone, Bubble Zone, Splash Zone and a Blast Zone. Starts at noon. Included in Museum admission, $18 pp with $1 discounts for kids 4-12 and those 60+. www.smv.org or call (804) 8641400.

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American Legion Post 89 on Dahlgren Road in KG, has 5590 Kings Hwy. • King George, VA 22485 MOVED to a bigger location.

540-775-9131 • www.peacelutherankgva.org The new location is at the Masonic House cleaning?

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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Visualize & Rize draws hundreds to celebrity sports camps Leonard Banks Sports editor For six years, the Visualize & Rize organization has given back to the King George community.

Whether it’s through scholarships or hearing the inspiring words of Visualize & Rize founder, and Miami Dolphins offensive tackle, Jermon Bushrod, youth, both big and small, now have a place they call their own.

Throughout this year’s scholarship, golf tournament and football, Bushrod continued to inspire young men and women to continue to strive for their ultimate professional and athletic dreams.

“Whether its college or a job, you’re going to start at the bottom — and it’s going to be tough,” Bushrod said. “You’re going to question yourself; why am I am doing this? Keep your head down, grind and don’t ever let anybody take you off your path.”

On June 10, 144 golfers gravitated to the linear hillsides of Cameron Hills Golf Club. Using the one flight, 36-team format the tournament raised scholarship funds for area high school athletes. Some of the awards included trophies for the top 18 teams, trophies for the bottom 18 teams and trophies for putting.

In addition, prizes for longest drive , straightest-drive and closest to the pin were awarded.

Top financial sponsors for the event included: Radley Cadillac & Chevrolet (title), Dr. Cottrell, & Associates (platinum), Homewood Suites, Henselee Attorney-at-Law,

BMC (gold).

General sponsors included: Washington Nationals, Ameriprise, Union Bank & Trust; Dr. Arvan, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, JAG Mobile Solutions, Birchwood Power, Aquahydrate, BB&T, Clift Bar, Dicks Sporting Goods, Eye King, Finks Jewelers, Sheetz, Livingston Lures, Splittsville, Pop Chips, Joseph Thornton, Hooters, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Bay Disposal, Fidelity Bank, EAS, Nichols Auction, NSWC Federal Credit Union, Childress Agency, AIM Digital Media, Play It Again Sports, Subway, Utz Potato Chips, Local Services LLC, Jays, Big L Tire, LR Signs, McDaniels Towing, Free Oaks, Farm, and JS Masonry.

The mission of Visualize and Rize Foundation is to offer new meaning to the supporting athletics and educational programs to Fredericksburg area high schools.

On the following day, on the grounds of King George High School, 300 football kids participated in the Visualize & Rize Football Camp. Under the watchful eye of 125 volunteers who included area coaches, NFL players, KGHS alumni, and current KGHS players, the camp began with exercise drills, running, and stretching.

Both football and baseball stadium fields were used for four stations that consisted of quarterback, running back, wide receiver, offensive line drills, defensive line drills, proshuttle, L-drills, and agility combine skills.

Photo by Leonard Banks

Brenda Bushrod (left) and her husband Jerry, are the heartbeat of the Miami Dolphin two-time All Pro, and Superbowl Champion, offensive tackle, Jermon Bushrod (right).

Swim teams excited about gearing up for start of summer season

Photos by Leonard Banks

Thrilled for another exciting season, Sharks long-time head swim coach, Elizabeth Guthrie (second from left), and her staff have set their sights on another division championship.

Sharks ready for Patriot Div. competition Leonard Banks Sports editor The Dahlgren Sharks are starting their 51st year as one of the oldest summer league teams in the area.

Now into their third year making their home pool at the King George YMCA, the team is looking forward to another exciting season of summer swimming.

Returning as head coach for her 19th year is Elizabeth Guthrie, who just completed her last year as a teacher at Potomac Elementary School. Now enjoying retirement (from teaching only) Coach Guthrie hopes the team can capture another division championship. Last year, the Sharks celebrated an undefeated season year as the American Division champions. This year the Sharks were bumped back up to the Patriot Division; however, the team is looking forward to the competition.

Coach Guthrie is assisted by three current Shark swimmers, graduating seniors Emily Tidwell and Matt Minero, and rising sophomore Alex Poley. All three started on the team as 7-year-olds, and have spent all of their years swimming with the Sharks, the Rappahannock Raiders (year round swim team), and the King George High School swim teams. These three assistants bring al lot of experience and expertise to the pool deck; Coach Guthrie is very proud to be coaching with them.

The team promises to be bigger than last year and is fairly rounded out in all the age groups. The Sharks are part of the Rappahannock Swim League that is celebrating their 50th year as an organization. The RSL now boasts a total of 25 teams and takes pride on making swimming fun and competitive.

The Eels 2016 summer swim season will feature a new head coach, Alexandria Bentz, and a team of nearly a hundred swimmers.

Eden Estate Eels have Hopyard new coach, same Hammerheads goals expands to 114 Leonard Banks swimmers Sports editor

Leonard Banks

Throughout the past five summers, Alexandria Bentz has focused her efforts on making young swimmers, ages 4-18, the best they can be. With the major exception of changing her coaching status to head-coach, and team from Shark to Eels, the King George Family YMCA aquatics director’s goals haven’t changed.

Does she have the right stuff to lead a cast of just under a 100 swimmers to a National Division title? The answer is a resounding yes. Peering into her resume that includes helping the Sharks win a Battlefield Division crown in 2015, and five years of coaching under longtime Shark head coach Elizabeth Gutherie, it appears that Bentz has her eyes on another championship prize.

“I’ve been an assistant for the Sharks for five years, but as much as I love doing it, I needed a change,” Bentz said.

“The new position was a new challenge and opportunity that was offered to me — so I took the job.”

With the realization that success is a process and not an overnight certainty, Bentz and her assistants (Olivia Martin, Rudy Murrow, Emma Murrow, Logan Kraisser, Kyle Kraisser) will have to patiently help their younger corps of swimmers reach their goals at a pace that will work in the long term.

“Not every child is a adept at swimming; however, everyone has a different level that we can expect them to swim at,” Bentz said.

During the past week, numerous Eels have shown progress in every level of swim strokes. “There has already been a monumental improvement in endurance, speed, and skill work on the part of the younger swimmers,” Bentz said.

Sports editor From the early stages of infancy to its current 114-swimmer total, Connor Muncie has been a mainstay with the Hopyard Hammerheads.

In fact, Muncie swam and helped as assistant during his senior year at King George High School for the Rappahannock Swim League National Division team.

“Every team wants to get bigger, because the bigger you are in the RSL, the more competitive you are,” Muncie said. “It’s a numbers game, when you go to the finals.”

Originally, the Hammerheads formally known as the Sea Lions began with 29 swimmers.

The Hopyard coaching staff consists of head coach Muncie, and his assistants: LeAnn Miller, Jessie Jones, and Rielly Kroll.

Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, the RSL will host 25 teams, including its newest member, Caroline YMCA. Prior to Caroline, Hopyard was the last team to enter the RSL, which was founded by famed King George swim coach, Ken Novell.

While the majority of the kids are younger, Muncie is focused on the future of the organization. “It always helps when you average 20 kids per age group,” Muncie said. “Our numbers are in the 9-10 age group, and provided we keep them, we will have stronger older swimmers in the years to come.”

The Hammerheads have already begun to show signs of growth.

For the first time in its existence, the King George-based summer swim organization will field enough

Now in their sixth season, the Hopyard Hammerheads have grown to 114 swimmers.

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swimmers to cover their entire relay corps.

With the community visibly showing signs of growth along Route 3, there is a strong possibility that the Hammerheads may one day total over 200 swimmers. Also, in light of the numerous returning swimmers, the Hammerheads have the potential to shake up their division this season.

The Hammerheads regular season will officially begin on June 22, against Lake of the Woods.

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Geddes family celebrates Father’s Day in style Richard Leggitt

Carey Geddes, the president of the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce and the owner of Beach Service Center, had dinner with his family on Father's Day and gave thanks.

In addition to his wife, Judy, and his two daughters, a son and a stepson, Geddes was especially grateful for a decision he made more than three years ago. Facing hospitalization for surgery on his right knee, Geddes asked his son, Carey Jr. to move from North Carolina and help oversee his Colonial Avenue business while he was recovering.

It was a decision that worked out well. This month, Geddes and his son were honored by a cover story in a national magazine for Snap-on Tools. The pair and their very successful father and son team work were featured in an article on "hard working techs who depend on reliable tools to get the job done."

"I have been a tech all my life," Geddes said in the article, "and I know how important it is to work effectively and efficiently." In the article, Carey, Jr., proudly declared his dad taught him everything he knows about being an automotive technician.

"We enjoy putting our heads together and coming up with solutions for some complicated problems," Carey, Sr. said in an interview. "We have gotten to the point where other automobile shops, whenever they run into a brick wall, will come to us for help."

"We work great together because it is the work we both love to do," said Carey, Sr. In addition to Carey, Jr., Geddes' stepson, Dustin, is a part of the business as well working as the manager of the Beach Service Center's golf cart rental operation.

"Working with family is great," Geddes, Sr. said.

In addition to Carey, Jr. and Dustin, Geddies has two grown daughters, Aubrey and Caley, who have helped out at busy Beach Service Center when needed and his wife Judy is a frequent receptionist and assistant at the auto repair shop when business is good.

As a result of working with his close knit family, Geddes who came to Colonial Beach more than 10 years ago, has become a daily reminder to citizens of the beachfront town of the importance of family and the commitment to make a difference. And, that makes for a happy Father's Day.

Photo courtesy of Snap-On Tools.

Carey Geddes Sr. and Jr. appeated in the Snap-On Tools Father’s Day guide.

Piggin’ out

Westmoreland sheriff takes over animal control Richard Leggitt

The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors has approved a proposal to put the county's animal control operation under the supervision and guidance of the Westmoreland County Sheriff 's Office.

According to Sheriff C.O. Balderson, effective July 1, the animal control department will become a division of the sheriff 's office. “We are excited and looking forward to having the opportunity to work with the community to provide animal control and shelter services at the highest level possible," Balderson said.

"This allows the use of cross-

Photo by Richard Leggitt

Bob Nicolio prepares barbeque at the Inn of Montross’ Pigalooza Saturday. Proceeds from the Montross event were to help raise funds for the new Westmoreland County Stratford Harbor fire and rescue substation.

trained deputies to provide a greater level of service," said Westmoreland County Administrator Norm Risavi.

"We were one of the last localities in the region to make this change. Plus the changing issues affecting animal control over the years makes it reasonable to have a law enforcement employee interfacing with some complainants."

Balderson said the animal shelter will be open to the public Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Anyone interested in volunteering at the shelter is invited to call Sheriff 's Sgt, Greg Keyser at 804-4938066.

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OUTDOORS

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VDGIF board makes changes for outdoorsfolk Mark Fike

with information from VDGIF A recent Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries board meeting resulted in some changes that outdoorsmen and women should be aware of before heading afield. Here are the summaries: License signatures Due to the increase in technology use and advancements, life has changed even for those heading afield or on the water. Gone are the days when we had to go to a sporting goods store when they were open and watch as the clerk filled out the license book to be properly licensed to hunt or fish. I recall those days

vividly.

In some ways I miss them because going to a place where tackle, guns or hunting and fishing equipment was sold to purchase a license was also another excuse to put us in company with our fellow outdoorsmen where we could trade ideas and thoughts easily. However, doing so also meant that we had to wait until the business was open. If the business was not open and we forgot to purchase our license or suddenly realized that ours expired, we were out of luck.

Now we can get online and purchase a fishing or hunting license with relative ease and then print it.

As of the last VDGIF board meeting, outdoorsmen and women will not have to print all licenses now. Small

game, fishing licenses and other permits can now be kept electronically to be shown to the conservation police officer upon demand, and those select licenses would not require a physical signature on a piece of paper to make them official. Big game licenses such as a bear license, and turkey and deer licenses would still require a hard copy be printed and signed. Here is the official wording: “At the request of DGIF, the Virginia General Assembly amended § 29.1-336, carrying licenses and certificates; penalty, during its 2015 session. Paragraph D of this section of code was amended to read as follows: “ D. For purposes of this section and § 29.1-337, "carry" means possess a hard copy or electronic

copy of the license or certificate, except that any license for bear, deer, or turkey required by § 29.1-305 shall be possessed in hard copy.”

Posted Land Hunters are very familiar with the yellow “posted” signs that are put up to mark property boundaries and deter trespassing. In the past these signs were the only way to mark your property and warn away trespassers.

Then some years ago a vertical stripe of aluminum colored paint was authorized as a way to post property.

Signs are clearly seen and clearly state that no trespassing is permitted.

However, signs don’t last that long and can be expensive and unfortunately, are sometimes torn down. Using a vertical stripe of aluminum col-

ored paint cost less, is quick to mark boundaries and wears a lot longer than a sign. It is also nearly impossible to remove.

Some states that allow paint stripes on trees or posts to mark boundaries, use the color purple instead of aluminum. The VDGIF now has authorized that purple may be used in the same manner as the aluminum paint to mark boundaries. The regulation reflecting this is 4VAC15-20-230.

The state code number is §18.2-134.

New WMA named VDGIF acquired 2,650 acres of land in New Kent County via partnership with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia Land Conservation Foundation, The Wildlife Foundation of Virginia, The National Wild

Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, The Nature Conservancy, Missy and Scott Zimmerman, Linda and Donald Baker, and Caren and Edgar Schumacher. Purchasing this property for the public use was a huge undertaking that was finalized on April 22. During the board meeting last week, VDGIF passed the motion to name this new property Ware Creek WMA. VDGIF personnel are working hard to make opportunities to fish and hunt on the property available as soon as possible.

C15-20-230. Color of Paint Prescribed for Posting Land.

The colors of paint prescribed for posting land in accordance with §18.2-134 shall be aluminum or purple.

Outdoor Report Mark Fike Fishing is definitely in the summer pattern and the salt has started to awaken with some better fish catches reported there as well.

Rappahannock River Anglers are catching some nice eating size catfish in the tidal section of the river. The catfish are spawning though so expect to see a few with torn up tails and fins from making nests. This is a underutilized fishery and anglers are encouraged to catch and keep plenty of catfish. The fish are hitting everything but cutbait is the best bait for larger fish. There was no report of bass this week on the river.

Potomac River Aqua Land Marina (301-259-2222) reported an uptick in smaller, undersized rockfish. They were hitting a variety of baits. White perch came on strong this week and were hitting squid, bloodworms and Fishbites. The croaker are small but more numerous this week with most hitting squid.

The bass report is steady in that fishing the weeds or weedlines is the best way to find green fish. Expect snakeheads to hit intermittently on bass baits.

Inland Motts Run Reservoir reports some good catfish action again this week. Most fish are hitting chicken liver or whole worms. The bass action has been very good in the early and late hours. This week small crankbaits were the lures of choice. Large bream were hitting red wigglers and worms too.

Saltwater The cobia bite in the lower bay picked up with some nice fish being reported. Sight casting live croaker and eels was the way to go. The red drum bite is still decent on cut bait and live crabs. Look for flounder to be a steady bite around structure now. Some small rockfish and specks were reported in the lower Rapp. We heard of a few small bluefish on the lower bay but nothing spectacular.

The lower Potomac was giving up some keeper rockfish on trolled bucktails and some anglers were chumming them up. Crabbing remains poor.

Photo by Mark Fike

Leonard Banks of The Journal scored two good strings plus a few more catfish in a bucket last week on the Rappahannock River. He was using cutbait while fishing in the shallows.

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EPIC idea propels Dahlgren group to top NAVSEA award John Joyce

NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications WASHINGTON – It was a day of epic proportions for the U.S. Navy civilian scientists and engineers who are developing a new “EPIC” engine technology.

Naval Sea System Command leadership – NAVSEA Commander Vice Adm. William Hilarides and NAVSEA Executive Director Bill Deligne – believe in its potential to transform the Navy surface and undersea vehicle operations.

That’s why they presented the 2016 NAVSEA Commander’s Innovation Award to the team of engineers for their work on the breakthrough technology at a Washington Navy Yard ceremony held April 26.

Hilarides and his predecessors annually honor NAVSEA innovators with the Commanders Award for Innovation that challenges assumptions and requirements while eliminating the bureaucratic processes preventing great ideas from being implemented.

The team developing the Extreme Power Internal Combustion engine overcame the assumptions, obstacles and bureaucracy to turn an idea into a patented engine technology designed to transform vehicle and equipment operations throughout the U.S. Navy in the not so distant future.

“Our team has the initiative, drive, creativity, ingenuity, and experience to bring this game-changing, mission transformational technology to reality,” said Greg Buchanan, the inventor of EPIC. “Combined with the rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, and innovation design capabilities of the collaborating warfare centers, we

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WASHINGTON -Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Philadelphia Division engineer Justin Halls - standing via live video in lower left screen - joins NSWC Dahlgren Division engineers Greg Buchanan and Vince Vendetti at a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) ceremony held in the Washington Navy Yard, April 26. NAVSEA Commander Vice Adm. William Hilarides and NAVSEA Executive Director Bill Deligne honored the engineers with the 2016 NAVSEA Commander’s Innovation Award for their work on a new innovation called the Extreme Power Internal Combustion (EPIC) engine. “Our team has the initiative, drive, creativity, ingenuity, and experience to bring this game-changing, mission transformational technology to reality,” said Buchanan. “Combined with the rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, and innovation design capabilities of the collaborating warfare centers, we will bring this engine’s decisive advantage to the warfighter.” Standing left to right are Hilarides, Halls, Buchanan, Vendetti, and Deligne. will bring this engine’s decisive advantage to the warfighter.”

Buchanan and one of the EPIC developers, Vince Vendetti – both Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division engineers – were also recognized for the innovation at the NSWCDD annual honor awards cer-

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“We were shocked and excited to learn of the award,” said Buchanan, who collaborates on EPIC with his team of engineers and scientists from NSWC Panama City; NSWC Philadelphia; Office of Naval Research Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare

and Combating Terrorism Department; and NSWCDD in Dahlgren Va., which includes Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck in Virginia Beach.

“To us, innovation is our way of doing business for the Navy,” said Buchanan. “If we are to stay ahead of the

designs of our enemies, we can’t worry about what can’t be done and collaborate to figure out ways to get it done.

Our enemies are nimble and unconventional – we must be also.”

EPIC began when Buchanan pondered a pressing question: How does the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps outmaneuver future rivals in amphibious operations and assault missions?

There are points that must be considered before answering the question.

For starters, modern assault missions are increasingly complex. An armored vehicle must be effective in combat under increasing enemy firepower, while maintaining maneuverability and range. Abram tank designers tried to overcome this challenge via a turbo-shaft engine, however, the turbine’s fuel consumption limits the effectiveness of that solution.

Secondly, the next generation amphibious assault vehicle – faced with the need to float and traverse miles of rough seas – must overcome difficult challenges at sea. The expeditionary fighting vehicle attempted to meet these challenges using a heavy diesel engine, with limited success.

Buchanan’s solution: Develop a high-power, low-weight, compact, stealthy and fuel-efficient power plant that enables a transformation of the amphibious assault mission.

“An amphibious combat vehicle featuring the efficient, high-power EPIC engine would meet all challenges and outmaneuver future rivals to truly transform amphibious assault missions,” Vendetti explained in a Naval Innovative Science and Engineering White Paper.

EPIC enables the outmaneuvering by increasing agility with acceleration,

speed, payload, climb, and muscle, expanding operations with range, endurance, and logistics to provide a mission transformation for amphibious combat vehicle amphibious operations.

“The EPIC engine will power heavily armored amphibious combat vehicles to shore at high speed in minimal time from the increased standoff distances of U.S. Navy’s amphibious ships,” Vendetti projected.

“Once ashore, the engine drives the amphibious combat vehicle far inland, conserving fuel by using only the cylinders necessary to optimize combat effectiveness. The engine’s reduced weight, size, and fuel requirements afford the amphibious craft increased maneuverability and payload to battle through the complexities of future assault missions.”

Moreover, the EPIC engine would fill the current power gap by producing high power and torque in a small, lightweight, and fuel-efficient package. Preliminary calculations indicate the EPIC cycle engine could produce a power-to-weight ratio exceeding that of conventional diesel engines by a factor of 10 and turbo-shaft engines by a factor of two.

“The EPIC engine will accomplish its high power density with low emission temperatures and volume of emissions to improve stealth,” Buchanan stated. “The engine will provide excellent power variation, along with cylinder selection and low fuel consumption. With the ability to stack rotors, its scalable-cylindrical shape, and built-in hybrid electric power or fluid pumping capability, the EPIC engine can be tailored for a variety of applications within the amphibious combat vehicle system.”

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1. RZ-01-2016-800 Colonial Avenue: Beach Gate Motel, LLC have applied for a Rezoning for the Beach Gate Inn at 800 Colonial Avenue. The property is currently split zoned. The applicant has applied to rezone parcels 3A2-4-A-(21,22,23,24 and 25) from Residential General (R-2) to General Commercial (C-1).

2. CUP-03-2016-800 Colonial Avenue: Beach Gate Motel, LLC have applied for a Conditional Use Permit for the Beach Gate Inn at 800 Colonial Avenue to operate a motel in the General Commercial (C-1) District.

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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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 13118 Thunder Road, King George, VA 22485

By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated March 15, 2013, and recorded at Instrument Number 20130328000023860 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for King George County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $174,500.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at 9483 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485 on: July 18, 2016 at 11:30 AM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of All that certain lot or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Shioloh Magisterial District, King George County, Virginia, designated as Lot 1-A, containing 2.587 acres, more or less, as shown on plat of survey of subdivision of Lot 1, Beaver Loge Estates, made by William W. Webb, P.L.S. dated July 20, 1989, and duly recorded in the clerk’s office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia in deed book 205 page 409. Less and except therefrom that portion of the property conveyed to the Commonwealth of Virginia by Deed dated August 22, 1993 recorded in Deed Book 254 at Page 99, and by Deed dated August 20, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 254, at page 112, in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office., and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

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

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The James Monroe Timeline Walk is expected to begin construction this summer.

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The last founding father to be President, in addition to being known as the architect of the Monroe Doctrine, Monroe negotiated the Louisiana Purchase, bought Florida from Spain and began America's first efforts at building a global empire. Monroe served two terms as president, easily winning elections in 1816 and 1820.

"One hundred years from now when folks walk this trail, it will stand as a tribute to President Monroe," said Westmoreland Board Chairman Darryl Fisher. The historical project will be constructed near a grassland meadow along Monroe Creek that was once part of a 1,500 acre plantation owned by Andrew Monroe, James Monroe's grandfather.

Monroe was one of three American Presidents born in the area. The nation's first President, George Washington, was born in Westmoreland County. And the country's fourth President, James Madison, was born nearby at Belle Grove in King George County.

The design firm overseeing the historical project is Hill Studio of Roanoke. "Working together, we are going to have something that is basically unchanging and timeless," said Glenn Stach of Hill Studio.

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High Tides Blues Festival draws weekend crowds to Colonial Beach Richard Leggitt Crowds from all across Virginia and as far away as South Carolina poured into the Potomac riverfront community of Colonial Beach last weekend for the 2016 High Tides Blues Festival.

"It's bringing in new people and hopefully they will come back," Colonial Beach Mayor Mike Ham said as he watched the boisterous Big Boy and Lil Band perform at the High Tides tiki bar. "The weather, the music. It's a great weekend."

The theme of this year's festival was Raise the Roof as a portion of the funds from the popular blues fest were to go to help Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department pay for badly needed roof repairs to the Colonial Beach firehouse.

"A lot of the proceeds will go to

help the fire department," said Brian Coffman, the owner of High Tides and the organizer of the 6th annual blues fest which was held at the restaurant's Black Pearl Tiki Bar along the Colonial Beach Boardwalk.

"Everybody has stepped up to the plate," Coffman said. "We have had a tremendous effort from people across the board. This event is growing each year. And this year the weather has been great."

Sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s brought crowds to the beach Boardwalk by car, motorcycle and boat Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. In addition to Big Boy and Lil Band, the top flight entertainment included Lil' Ronnie & the Grand Dukes, Johnny Rawls & Biscuit Miller and Gracie Curran & the High Falutin' Band and almost a dozen other top bands.

Always smiling, Miller who was born on the South side of Chicago, kept the packed crowd cheering.

Raised by his grandmother, Miller was given his childhood nickname, Biscuit, after always being in the kitchen and underfoot while his grandma was trying to cook. She also gave him his love and appreciation for music, as gospel and soul were played in her home on a regular basis. Her love and his talent were evident in his music.

The event provided another boost for fundraising efforts of the Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department, known as the Pride of the Potomac.

Established in 1895, the fire department is a completely volunteer station with the exception of one paid employee who works five days a week.

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Big Boy and his Lil’ Band were among the more than a dozen top blues bands performing at the 6th Annual High Tides Blues Festival in Colonial Beach over the weekend.

Fracking rules for area set to be tightened, diminshing ability to drill for gas Phyllis Cook

King George County attorney Eric Gregory provided a brief update to the county Board of Supervisors on June 7 on the status of the state’s review process for its oil and gas drilling regulations under revision by the Virginia Department of Mines Minerals and Energy, commonly referred to by its initials, DMME. Gas drilling using this hydraulic fracturing method is nicknamed ‘fracking.’

It’s the current method of drilling for natural gas by high-pressure injection of chemicals and large amounts of water through a very long pipe into rock formations thousands of feet un-

derground, creating cracks in ancient shale beds to allow the extraction of natural gas.

While fracking is taking place in other areas of Virginia, the state’s pending regulations would tighten the rules for this area, called the “Tidewater.”

Tidewater includes King George under its definition in state law.

The Code of Virginia defines Tidewater as localities in the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula and some others further south. The area is considered environmentally sensitive due to its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay. In addition, the Taylorsville Basin aquifer is the major source of water for the entire region.

The state’s regulations for oil and gas regulations were under revision for most of 2014 and a draft of proposed regulations was finalized in January 2015 following several public hearings.

It’s still working its way through various departments and levels of state government.

Gregory has become something of an expert on laws and regulations regarding fracking. He was a member of the state’s regulatory advisory committee and successfully pushed for numerous proposed changes to the existing state regulations.

Gregory told the board the process continues to be ongoing.

“Based upon input I’ve received from

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DMME staff, they are finalizing the final draft of these regulations that will be presented to the executive administration for final review,” Gregory said.

“As we had expected, that time line will probably come to a close at the end of the summer, in August or September, when we expect those regulations to be finalized. That’s assuming it goes according to plan.”

But Gregory also said a review of the draft regs will now be undertaken by another organization.

“DMME has requested a wholesale review of their regulations for oil and gas drilling to be conducted by an outfit called STRONGER,” Gregory said The name is an acronym for ‘State

Review of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations.’

“Stronger is an independent 501c3 organization that exists to review oil and gas state regulations. It was formed back in 1999 as a cooperative enterprise partly supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, and they continue to do that today,” Gregory said.

“And what they do is develop and share guidelines for state oil and gas environmental regulatory programs through the use of subject matter experts from multi-stakeholder workgroups.

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Hornes sold after 55 years of being an iconic Northern Neck old fashioned eatery Richard Leggitt

Horne's, the Port Royal restaurant that has attracted residents and travelers for 55 years with its 50s decor, eclectic gift shop, bright neon signs, and canary colored roof, has been sold.

Tommy Morse and Jan Snow, business partners who have operated the Caroline County landmark at the intersection of U.S. 301 and Route 17 for the last 25 years, have sold the restaurant to James Shaio, the owner of a Cold Stone Creamery store in Woodbridge.

"At some point you have to have a

plan to get into business and a plan to get out of business. It was time," said Morse. Morse and Snow, will help out the new owner for the next month to help him get acclimated to Horne's and its customers.

Shaio said he will retain the current restaurant staff and keep the restaurant, which is the last location of the once ubiquitous Horne's chain in the South, much as it is. "If I do make changes,” said Shiao, “it will be to the parking lot and just small changes to the interior. I like the ’50s and ’60s décor."

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sell gas and gifts and reward its customers with scrumptious eggs, pancakes, burgers and fries.

“I love the place," Morse said. Horne's in Port Royal is independently owned, not part of the chain that closed in 1982 after 36 years of providing a fun atmosphere and good food at more than 60 locations.

“It’s been very interesting," said Morse. “I’ve noticed over the years that my work and my personal life have become one. The people that work there are also my family. It’s just like a big family.”

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Similar wording can be found on its website.

Gregory said dates had not been set, but a four-day review by the organization with DMME staff has been commissioned to take place in August or September in Abingdon.

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