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Sidewalks upgraded near courts Phyllis Cook Sidewalk ramps were recently retrofitted at 11 locations in the King George courthouse area on Route 3 (Kings Highway), with work completed on July 13. The sidewalk upgrades were part of routine scheduled paving work being undertaken throughout the state to systematically update the “curb cuts” or handicapped ramps to install truncated dome material just prior to repaving the roadway. That’s according to a Virginia Department of Transportation spokesperson for the Fredericksburg District. Kelly Hannon, communications manager, provided more information about the recent sidewalk work. “The Federal Americans with Disabilities Act standards for sidewalk ramps call for “truncated dome” material, also known as warning surfaces, to be installed on the ramps. These are tiles containing raised domes and are the uniform standard for ADA compliance,” Hannon said. “The tiles help visually impaired pedestrians identify the boundary between the sidewalk and street and
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Contractors worked July 11 to 13 on revamping sidewalks in King George. generally to orient themselves to the direction of travel.” The average cost to retrofit each ramp is $1,616.
Hannon said they have an on-call contractor performing this work and moving from location to location. Since spring 2015, the contractor has
upgraded 340 ADA ramps at a total cost of $549,537 in the Fredericksburg area, the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.
The King George Sheriff 's Office last week arrested a King George woman and charged her with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a drug death that occurred in the county last year. Mary Evelyn Trainum, 53, had been indicted by a King George County grand jury in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man who died of a fatal drug overdose. Sheriff 's officers said they found her hiding in a shed in Westmoreland County. In addition to involuntary manslaughter, Trainum was charged with illegally distributing drugs. Law en-
forcement officers said Trainum was released on bond after being held briefly at the Rappahannock Regional Jail. Sheriff 's officers said Trainum allegedly supplied the drugs that resulted in the death of a King George man on Oct. 30 of last year. At the request of his family, authorities have not made public the identification of the victim, who was found dead at his residence as a result of an overdose of oxymorphone, the chemical designation for brand names Opana, Numorphan and Numorphone. Sheriff 's officers said the victim was connected to Trainum, who officers said has several past arrests for illegal drug offenses, by cellphone records. Trainum was convicted and sentenced to five years in prison in 2008, but all but seven months were suspended, according to authorities.
‘Amazing’ event raises $1,600 for Belle Grove Foundation Phyllis Cook
Seven teams participating in Historic Belle Grove’s Amazing Race spent the day travelling around the region to earn points on July 16 and raise funds for the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation, with a total of nine teams, including participation for points and donations prior to Race Day. All told, fundraising associated with this year’s event raised over $1,650 for the nonprofit foundation dedicated to preserve, restore, improve, maintain and educate others about Belle Grove and about its history. Team members said they had a fun day following challenges and clues posed by Michelle Darnell and travelling to challenge points in King George, Westmoreland, Colonial Beach and Caroline counties for points and donations. The winning team was The Incredibles, repeating last year’s victory for the most points accrued, with Carolyn Inscoe, Krista Kyte and Jerrod Phillips. Second place point winners were The Gut Crushers, who also snagged trophies for Best Dressed, a repeat of their stylish top spot also won last year. Gut Crushers also won the trophy for Most Fundraising by the team of Kelly Gutridge, Holly Gutridge, Heather Gutridge and Joana Duran. Third place winners were Sassy Supergals with Angie Sklute, Adrienne Fowler and Nicole Crisp. Other Teams were Frenemies with Leatah England, Robert England, Tiffany Johnson and Linwood Johnson;
Madison's Minions with Shannon Reinhardt, Barbara Jane Gaborow, Rachel Durrette and Cameron Peters; Team of Hoffs with Lee Hoffman and Gina Hoffman; Team Oliver with Lisa Oliver and Molly Oliver; Prissy Princesses - Catharine Porter, Elizabeth Stroud and Dapphanie Davis; and Sheetz Super Peepz with Jamie Scott, Janine King, Sandy Greer and Jeanie Shelton. Darnell and her spouse, Brett, operate Darnell Hospitality LLC at the historic house where the fourth president, James Madison was born in 1751. Their hospitality includes offering four luxury guest suites as Belle Grove Plantation Bed and Breakfast, along with private outdoor catered events for weddings and other special events. At the end of the race day, the pair hosted a cookout and awards presentation after tallying points and counting donations at the historic plantation mansion on the Rappahannock River in King George. Darnell was pleased and grateful. “Brett and I would like to thank everyone who participated in our Amazing Race 2016. From those who made up teams, donated money and baked goods, those who allowed us to place our donation jars and those who took the time from their busy day to do challenges with our teams,” Darnell said. “Each of you are a very important part of what made this year's event such a great success. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and hope you will consider
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Amazing Race winners pose for a photo in their costumes after the event at Belle Grove.
James settles in to new KG schools post Double the fun with Dunkin’-Baskin combo Phyllis Cook
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Sharon James is settling into her new job as communications coordinator for King George school.
Sharon James is settling into the new position of coordinator of communication for King George County Schools, which was established with the new fiscal year, which began on July 1. It’s a central office position reporting directly to division Superintendent Rob Benson. Benson had been asking to create a similar new position since early 2013. The position description appears to have been tweaked in the last couple of years to combine several functions into one, which made it into the adopted 2016-17 budget. Benson discussed the position and his recommendation of James for it in a recent interview. “Sharon James brings a wealth of talent and dedication to our team as our coordinator of communication. Her primary role will be to support our schools and departments in pro-
viding timely and relevant outbound communication with our school families and the King George community in general,” Benson said. “Another of Ms. James' responsibilities will be to help us recognize the myriad accomplishments of our students and schools to promote community pride and enthusiasm for our school division.” But that’s not all. “She will also help us seek and pursue grants or in-kind resources that are aligned with the needs and curricular pursuits of our schools or school division,” Benson said. James has been employed by the division as the lead instructional technology liaison since September 2005 and was a classroom teacher in the division prior to that. She earned a master’s of education from George Mason University in 2006 with a focus on instructional
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New store to open soon in Dahlgren Phyllis Cook King George will be getting a Dunkin’ Donuts in Dahlgren on the vacant parcel next to McDonald’s on U.S. 301. County officials are pleased, with Ruby Brabo encapsulating the sentiment. “The addition of a Dunkin’ Donuts to our community will be well received,” Brabo said. She’s chairwoman of the King George Board of Supervisors. The popular franchise offers hot and cold coffee and other beverages, along with sandwiches, doughnuts and other bakery products. It’s expected to be a hit with resi-
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dents, as well as with employees of the Naval Support Facility Dahlgren and its contractors outside the gate. But that’s not all. In addition to Dunkin’ Donuts, the restaurant will also contain a Baskin-Robbins shop, with ice cream cones, milkshakes, treats, cakes and pies. Baskin-Robbins is the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops. That’s according to Shawn Palivoda, who with his father, See Store, page 8
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When will violence in America end? When is the violence going to end? When did it start and when is it going to end? That’s a persistent question when it comes to the unprecDavid S. Kerr edented level of domestic and international violence. In just the past few weeks, gunmen, either under the banner of Islamic terrorism or anti-police, not to mention the shootings of young black men, have become the norm. In fact, it’s become so normal and so injected itself in our consciousness that it’s hard to tell when it began. The fact is though. There really isn’t a starting point. Mass killings
have been around a long time, but never have they occurred with such ferocity and frequency. In April 2007 the largest mass shooting in American history, at least up until that time, took place on the campus Virginia Tech. It was terrible and rocked the nation. One of the major newscasters, usually given to a cheerful sign off, closed his broadcast with “today has not been a good day.” The shooting at Virginia Tech was the result of one deranged student. Much like the Navy Yard shooting in Washington, D.C., a few years later which killed 12. There was no political or social cause that motivated the shooter. That kind of killing was yet to come. One of the first was the Boston Marathon Bombing and while not a shooting, it nonetheless hearkened what was to come.
Police news King George Fire Department responds to fire at landfill
A fire of undetermined origin erupted at the King George landfill on Bullock Drive Saturday. A King George sheriff ’s deputy first noticed the smoke from the blaze and notified fire and rescue authorities. “Once we arrived at the scene we did confirm that the fire was at the landfill,” said King George Fire and Rescue Chief David Moody. “The fire was approximately one half acre in size and burning on the southwest bank and and at the top of the landfill.”
We had suffered through 9/11, but had been spared, for the most part, the gunman style of terrorism. However, that’s rapidly changing. ISIS, the principle player in the world of Islamic terrorism has turned to a campaign of radicalizing overseas followers to strike at the homeland of their enemies. You might call them lone wolves and they’re more of them than anyone ever realized. Most terrorist operations take planning and time, or at least they used to. ISIS’s home grown killers, no visas or passports required, seem to be able to plan and execute operations on their own. The killing of 84 persons in a Bastille Day celebration in Nice could well have been the work of one man. The Orlando killings, which outdid the Tech shootings when it came to the number of dead was all at the hands
“It included burning trash, petroleum based products and some pieces of tires,” Moody said. “The fire was surrounding a methane gas well pipe. Extinguishing the fire around the area became our priority.” Moody said fire crews worked at the scene of the landfill fire for several hours and used eight tanker loads of water as well as shuttling water to the fire site in one of the department’s pumper trucks. Stafford County provided water to fight the blaze from a pumper truck as well. KIng George arrests July 13
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of another lone wolf. This list of dead could go on. But, now we have police killings. Just three weeks ago five Dallas police officers were killed and just as the last of them were being laid to rest, three Baton Rouge Police officers were murdered. As for the acts that at least indirectly set off these horrid attacks on police, the shooting of young black men by law enforcement officers, this sort of abuse hasn’t slowed down either. But, enough recalling this killing or that. What we should really be worried about is that this kind of behavior is becoming the “new normal.” We hear about these shootings, they make the news, sometimes more than one a week, we shake our heads, maybe go to a vigil, maybe not and move on. It’s amazing how fast some of these terrible acts fade from national
Brandon Russell Hamilton,29, of Indian Head, Md., was charged with entering property to damage, trespassing and public intoxication. Deshawn Lamont Robinson, 29, of Port Royal was charged with obstructing justice, reckless driving, possession of marijuana, use of the identification of another, driving without a license and providing false information. July 14 Marguerite Lorraine Hangliter, 52, of Montross was charged with revocation of suspended sentence and probation. Michael Troy Langley, Jr., 30, of Leonardtown, Md., was charged with revocation
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news coverage. In fact, it’s probable that if the average American were shown a list of domestic shootings and along with ISIS attacks on our allies, they might be shocked. “That many! I had no idea.” Our brains, just trying to spare ourselves the pain, simply can’t process it all. If there is one plea and one message to this column it’s that we can’t let this kind of violence become the “new normal” for the United States. The answers are many. Putting away the guns is a good start. Many of these murders were carried out using AR-15’s. Just saying. And then there is understanding. Respect our police. They’re our neighbors for gosh sakes. The same is true for the young black men killed for doing nothing except being black and being in the wrong place. Everyone needs to start behaving and talking. Engagement on all sides needs to
of suspended sentence or probation. Chris Jerrel Jester, 33, of King George was charged with destruction of property. July 15 Rebecca Ann Bloxton, 31, of King George was charged with assault and battery. Westmoreland Sheriff’s Office arrests July 11 Cory Flannery, 19, of Montross was charged with grand larceny, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended license. Lisa Marie Foster, 41, of Colonial Beach was charged with failure to appear.
start now. As for the Islamic terrorists, all that comes to mind is more vigilance, continuing development of our intelligence networks and working closer with the Islamic community here at home to find these potential terrorists before an atrocity is committed. That’s hard, but it’s a start. Most of all, please, let’s cool down the rhetoric. No more shouting about registering every Muslim, or praising police killers as martyrs, or calling the other side, as one candidate did, supporters of terrorism. When of course they aren’t. That doesn’t help anyone. We’re Americans for gosh sakes, we can do just about anything when we work together. We’ve proven that. Now it’s time for all of us to say no to this culture of violence before it’s accepted as a way of life.
July 12 Tony Brian Wormley, 59, currently held at Northern Neck Regional Jail, was charged with probation violation. Justin Tyree Newman, 30, currently held at Northern Neck Regional Jail, was charged with probation violation July 13 Sharia Durante, 26, of Montross was charged with assault and battery. Christopher Bryan Durante, 32, of Montross was charged with assault and battery. Richard Leggitt
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These are some of the fish (QIMSA) Quantico injured miltary sportsman association caught at their second annual fishing day. It was a great for all! I would like to thank Patrick Carroll for his generous donation. The American legion, King George Welding, RC Tree Service and Jeff Stonehill along with numerous others for their generous donations. Along with each donation from our boat captains Bobby Ackerman, Wess Jones, Teddy Trowbridge, Mat Mathis,Jeff Stonehill, Byron Rawlings, Ronnie Rawlings, Mushy Schenemann, Randy Ragusa, John Webber, Chris Markwith, D J Remington, Donnie Pierpont. It couldn’t have worked without all of their effort
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PUBLIC NOTICE FAMPO Opens Public Comment Period to Add Projects to the 2040 Constrained Long Range Plan (CLRP) The Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) has opened a 30-day public comment period to accept comments on the following eleven proposed improvement projects to be included in the FAMPO 2040 Constrained Long Range Plan (CLRP). The comment period will begin on July 27, 2016 and will end on August 26, 2016. For ways to provide comments on the proposed projects, please visit www.fampo.gwregion.org/public-notices.
Spotsylvania County Route 3 Arterial Management Plan (Study) from East of Gordon Road to West of VA 20
King George County Governor Nice Bridge (US 301) widening from 2 to 4 lanes divided James Madison Parkway (US 301) and Bennion Road turn lane improvements James Madison Parkway (US 301) and Kings Highway (VA 3) intersection improvements Kings Highway (VA 3) and Stoney Knoll Road (Route 628) turn lane improvements Kings Highway (VA 3) and Big Timber Road (Route 647) turn lane improvements Kings Highway (VA 3) and Round Hill Road (Route 629) turn lane improvements
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Kings Highway (VA 3) reconstruction with added capacity from James Madison Parkway (US 301) to Big Timber Road Pine Hill Road (Route 621) reconstruction and improvements from Ridge Road to Round Hill Road Chatterton Lane (Route 641) reconstruction and improvements from Caledon Road to End of Roadway Salem Church Road (Route 628) reconstruction from James Madison Parkway (US 301) to West of VA 20 A public hearing will be held during the Policy Committee meeting on Monday, September 19, 2016. The Policy Committee meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m. and will be held at GWRC/FAMPO office located on 406 Princess Anne Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia. _____________________________
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Notice of Northern Neck Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of Northern Neck Electric Cooperative will be held at Northumberland High School in Heathsville, Virginia, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at 7 p.m., pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Directors, for the following purposes: 1. To elect two directors for terms of three years; 2. To receive reports of officers and president of the Cooperative; and 3. To transact any business that may properly come before said meeting, or any adjournment thereof. Elnora F. Tompkins?, Secretary
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King George Parks & Recreation 2016 Summer Athletic Camps (July Camps): 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. KG P&R Road Trips -Vermont & New Hampshire 5 days - 4 nights. Sept. 12 -16, 2016 $884 per person double occupancy Add $129 for single occupancy Package Includes: - 4 Nights lodging - 4 Breakfasts - Luncheon at the Trapp Family Lodge - 3 Dinners, including dinner aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad - Evening of entertainment, plus “On the Golden Pond” - Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory Tour - And MUCH MORE! -Across Tennessee & Ashville, NC 8 days - 7 nights November 7 -14, 2016. $1,124 per person double occupancy. Add $339 for single occupancy Package Includes: - 7 Nights lodging, including Pigeon Forge, Memphis, Nashville & Asheville - 6 Dinners, including: Hatfield and McCoys Dinner Feud - Smith Family Dinner Theatre - King’s Palace - Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre - Blue Ridge Mountain Opry Dinner Show - And MUCH MORE! Day Trips to local sites also on the calendar. 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.
ALL YOU CAN EAT SHRIMP DINNER FUNDRAISER The CBVFD will be having its 3rd Annual “All You Can Eat” Shrimp Dinner on Saturday, July 30th at the fire house on Colonial Ave. Food Served from 3-7 p.m. and music from 5-9 p.m. Indoor and Outdoor Dining. $40.00 a person. Children eat free with a paid adult. Proceeds benefit CBVFD.
Tappahannock Art Show to run thru Labor Day The Tappahannock Art Gallery and Community Art Center at 200 Prince St. in Tappahannock announces its Summer All-Media Show featuring 30 juried works from 14 East Coast artists, will run July 27-September 5. An awards reception at 5 PM July 29th will feature noted juror Dorothy Fagan who will discuss the works and announce the prizewinners. The entries will remain displayed at the gallery through September 5th. Hours are 12-4, Thursday through Sunday.
Saturday, July 30
KG Decmocratic Committee 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. Menu: crabs, fried fish, cole slaw, corn on the cob, potato salad, baked beans, fruit, & watermelon. Call 540-775-2681, 540-775-0903 or 540-775-5568.
Monday, August 1
KG Democratic Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at the L.E. Smoot Memorial Library, KG. All are invited to attend.
Saturday, August 13
Win $4K Raffle to benefit the planned Stratford Fire Substation. 1 in 200 ticket is $100. And will also admit buyer & one guest to drawing event/cocktail party. 7-9 p.m. at WVFD in Montross. For a ticket visit www.stratfordfireswubstation.org or call Jim at 804-4938768.
Save the dates for the 2016 King George Fall Festival October 8 & 9 2016
Tabernacle Bapist Church holds Note Burning Service On July 3rd, Tabernacle Baptist Church of King George had a Note Burning Service to celebrate paying off a $550,000 note to Peoples Community Bank. In the past ten years, the congregation has paid almost $2,000,000 in construction and mortgage loans and are now debt-free. These additions include a family activity center, renovation of old gym into a two story Sunday School and educational facility and enlarging the sanctuary and church building with a 450 seating capacity. We enjoy three traditional services every Sunday at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Our Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. We have a Prayer Meeting and AWANA clubs on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. We are looking to the Lord for the next phase of expansion. Ephesians 3:20-21, “ Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask
or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”
Car Show & Gospel Sing Burkett Lyburn & All Together Gospel Singers will host this event July 30 at Colonial Beach High School. Car Show runs 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Registration 8-10 a.m. Cost $20 per car. Gospel Sing will start at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Cost $10 pp, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. Also scheduled Sensational
Tabernacle Baptist Church’s Pastor Davis is shown burning the church bank note to signify the payoff of the church’s building loan.
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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Little Ark Baptist Church “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
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!"
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Dr. Sherman Davis, Pastor 10640 Kings Hwy King George, VA 22485 www.tabernaclebaptistkg.org 540-775-7188
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Grace presbyterian to host Vacation Bible School July 25-29 from 9 a.m.-noon. Children age PreK3-5th grade. Theme is “Cave Quest”. At 5769 James Madison Pkwy. KG Visit www.gracekg.com. 5769 James Madison Pkwy. vbs@ gracekg.com. trinity united methodist church will be having their VBS 2016 August 1-5. At the Surf Shack, everyone will catch the wave of God’s amazing love. Register online at www.trinitykg.org/register by July 25.
AOA Meeting August 1 Members of the KGYMCA AOA group (Active Older Adults) will meet at 11:30 at Oak Crest Winery in KG for libations & a picnic instead of a regular meeting. Cost for wine tasting, $15 pay at site. Lunch is on AOA. AOA (active older adults) is a group of folks 50 & older who meet each month. No cost to belong.
This is the 33rdnd Anniversary of National Night Out. A crime prevention event where over 38.3 million people in more than 16,728 communities will join forces to promote police-community partnerships, crime, drug and violence prevention, safety and neighborhood unity. The event is sponsored by the King George Sheriff's Office and King George Fire and Rescue. There will be Law Enforcement and Fire/Rescue demonstrations and informational booths. Please join us for an evening of food, fun and community policing.
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henderson united methodist church invites you to a Free Community Lunch and fellowship time on Thursday, July 28, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Route 202 Callao.
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Sunday Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (español)
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oakland baptist church will host High Power Soccer Camp Aug. 1-5 from 5-8 p.m. for ages 5-11. Cost is $30 pp. Registration information available at www. oaklandbc.com.
August 2, 5-8pm KGHS
Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Fr. Joseph Kenna
Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443
good Hope Baptist Church will hold its Annual Revival Services beginning Aug. 7 at 3 p.m. Guest evangelist will be Rev. Dr. Bernard Goode, Pastor, Mt. Salem Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, VA. Nightly services will be held Aug. 9-11, starting at 7:30 p.m. each night. 17223 Good Hope Road, KG.
Gospel Tones, Harmonies of Faith, Warriors for Christ, Fairthful Few and other local choirs. Proceeds to benefit the NFW “Colonial Beach Elementary School.”
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Corner of Lossing and Boundary, Colonial Beach
Confession: Sat. following 8:00 a.m. Mass & at 4:30 p.m. Sundays @ 8:30 a.m.
Salem baptist church will welcome the 29th Masonic District P.H.A. during the 11:15 a.m. service, Sunday, July 31 at 11:15 a.m. The Pastor, Rev. Leonard Bland will deliver the message. A Fish & Chips meal will be served following this service. All are welcome. Jersey, VA.
Rev. Lester Truman Johnson will be speaking on “The Christian Church as a Mission,” on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 11 a.m., at Healing Hands Worship Center in celebration of their Mission Day program. 2557 South Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23805.
Prize package worth $10,000 for tickets to VA Tech home football games 2016 season. Includes club seats between 40-50 yard line, seat back chairs with drink holders, elevator access, indoor lounge access, private restrooms & premium tailgate parking only 5 minutes from your seats. Tickets are only $50 each. Online only at www.vtymca.org/footballraffle. Raffle ends August 12, 2016. All proceeds to benefit the YMCA at VA Tech, a community service and campus YMCA serving Blacksburg and the New River Valley, over 27,000 community members.
Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. Adoration precedes each morning Mass
popes creek baptist church will celebrate their Homecoming on Sunday, July 31. All are cordially invited to come worship at 10:30 a.m. and attend a luncheon immediately following. Revival Services will begin at Monday-Thursday. 9131 Kings Hwy.
agape ministry church invites you to their Gospel Sing on Sunday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. Scheduled to perform: The Finneys from Richmond and Heaven’s Anointed from Caroline County. Call 540-388-7465 for more info. 9106 Indiantown Rd, KG.
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7748 Leedstown Rd., Oak Grove, VA 22443 (804) 224-0418 • ourlittlezion.org
We invite you to gather together with us! Sunday School - 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor Earl T. Howerton Jr.
Sunday Services Service Early Worship - 8 a.m. Wednesday Evenings Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. 7 p.m. Morning Worship - 11 a.m. Evening Worship - 6 p.m.
Corner of Millbank & St. Anthony’s Rd., King George
Seeking to know the grace of God and to make it known to others.
Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Fr. Joseph Kenna
Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Nursery Provided for Worship Service Only
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
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
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. Doors open at 5pm. Early birds start at 6:30. Food and soft drinks are available for purchase.
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Ellie Caruthers is a Colonial Beach treasure Richard Leggitt
Ellie Caruthers has been greeting people at Doc's Motor Court in Colonial Beach since 1951. Doc's is mostly closed today, but Ellie, who is 89, still has room for old friends, many of whom have been coming to the little beachfront motor court for decades. Ellie likes to tell stories about times past in Colonial Beach and she remembers the heydays and the dark days of the eclectic beach community that was once host to tens of thousands of visitors daily during the summer. "Now people vacation anytime of year and they go anywhere they want," Ellie said. "But in the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s vacation time was from Memorial Day to Labor Day. That was when children were out of school and that was when most people took their vacations." "They came by ferry, by boat and by car, thousands of them would stroll the boardwalk, a lot of young women in summer dresses and a lot of young men, many of them in uniform," Ellie said. "It was a wonderful time, you could eat yourself silly and there were places to dance." Ellie said the boardwalk during World War II and for decades after was a sight to behold. There were hotels, bars, rooming houses, casinos, restaurants and shops selling ice cream, custard, popcorn and snow cones. "And Colonial Beach had corn dogs before they were called corn dogs," Ellie said. "We called them corn pups." She remembers those days and the events that have occurred in Colonial Beach quite clearly. "Hurricane Isabel in 1954 was something," Ellie said. "The municipal pier washed away, boats at the marinas on Monroe Bay were dumped in the streets and the streets were flooded." Another memory was the boardwalk fire in the late 1940s that burned down the
Monte Carlo and Reno casinos. "Someone left a burning cigarette in a back booth in the Monte Carlo and the fire just swept the boardwalk. Firemen were running and jumping to get away from the flames and almost all the buildings along that part of the boardwalk had blisters or damage from the fire." Events like Hurricane Isabel and the boardwalk fire damaged Colonial Beach, but also showed the town's character, according to Ellie. "Back then people just got busy and built everything back again," Ellie said. "In those days people always helped each other." Ellie grew up in North Carolina during the depression. "My daddy was a brick mason, but during the depression he lost everything: the car, the house and the money in the bank. So he came to D.C. and got a job with the government, the WPA," said Ellie. Ellie's father became a builder and eventually started his own business, which often did work for the government. "Daddy got a contract for work at Dahlgren and he rented a cottage in Colonial Beach for our family. And right here on the beach is where I met Doc Caruthers who was operating Doc's Motor Court on the beachfront. "We went out a few times. But I was working as a nurse in D.C. and I went back to work. We wrote a few letters and he called a few times. And in 1951 we were married," Ellie said. Ellie's beloved husband passed away in 2010, but today she continues to operate the motor court at 11 N. Irving Ave., although only for a few select old friends. Although she misses Doc, who worked at Dahlgren and was a genius at computers and many other things including boat building, Ellie is active in the community and visits frequently with her friends. "Colonial Beach has been fascinating for me," she said.
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Above, Ellie Caruthers, center, has been a businesswoman in Colonial Beach for more than 65 years and is one of the town's leading residents. Shown with her are Paulette and Chester Housh of Elkton, longtime friends and customers of Doc's Motor Court which Ellie owns. At left, Ellie grew up in Colonial Beach, and has run the motor court since 1951.
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Hearing aid expert provides advice for seniors Phyllis Cook
Bert Ferren owns the New Life Hearing Health business in King George in the First Lady’s Shopping Centre next to the King George post office on Route 3. “Having been at this for a long while now, I believe I have a perspective on the industry, hearing loss, and hearing aids,” Ferren said. Forget about what he calls the ‘dark age’ of hearing aids, with those large banana-shaped appliances perched on the ears for all the world to see. Now they come sized smaller than a penny. “Those were linear processors that merely amplified. Today they are digital. That means they are controlled by a computer chip to give what you need when you need it,” Ferren said. Using those old hearing aids in churches and large halls and restaurants was a problem. “They would just amplify everything,” Ferren said. “The old hearing aids had no discrimination and would simply amplify the wall of sound.” That was the state of technology then. In about 2002, companies started coming out with digital hearing aids. Now patients are tested on a computer and the hearing aids are programmed on a computer for the various hearing frequencies. “The new hearing aids are little computers. They contain an amplifier, processor, two microphones and a chip,” Ferren said. “There is no annoying feedback like in the old days.” He’s been in the business since 1989. He’s had customers dragged in by spouses or with appointments made by close friends. Sometimes, others notice someone avoiding social situations and suspect the person is mentally slowing down, when often the reason is gradual hearing loss. About every three to five years, most people experience hearing shifts, and they can become more prevalent with aging. Thirty percent of people between the ages of 50 and 59 suffer some degree of hearing loss in one or both ears. Forty-five percent between 60 and 69 have impaired hearing, and it’s about 75 percent for hearing impairment in people over 70. “Most people go through about seven years of denial,” Ferren said. It happened to him. He said he got grumpy about going out with his wife for social engagements and appeared surly when he seemed to ignore conversations around him. “It just got to the point where I had to take my own advice,” Ferren said. “By owning my practice, I’m able to teach, counsel and educate on a very personal level. I’ve been wearing aids for eight years, for the same issues many people experience, understanding conversations in restaurants, meetings, dialogue on television.” He said what decided it for him was the state of the technology. “After having worked in private practice and doctor of-
fices, it is still satisfying to see the wonder in a patient’s face when they allow themselves to hear and understand.” Ferren provides a full money-back guarantee to all customers during a 30-day trial period. He opened his business in King George a year ago next month. “In the past year, I’ve no returns. Once they put the hearing aids in, they get it. They see what all the fuss was about.” Ferren advises all of his patients to stop back about every three months for cleaning and any adjustments needed. That after-care is free. It’s part of his service for hearing aid purchasers. Customers may make an appointment by calling 540775-5400, or stop by to see if they can catch Ferren between appointments. New Life Hearing Health’s address is 7971 Kings Highway in King George, at the Route 3 end of the block of businesses a few doors down from King’s Pizza.
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Local youngsters learn setting, hitting, spiking at annual event Chase Davidson
Oak Grove Baptist Church, fresh off of soccer and science camp, finished its third successful camp of the summer; this time it was volleyball. Throughout the week, the four major skills of volleyball were focused on during station work. These skills were serving, passing, setting, and attacking. Skills, along with 6 versus 6 game-play, rounded out each day. A total of 42 kids came out to the Oak Grove Baptist Family Life Center to take part in volleyball camp. The past two years, we have held volleyball camp outside. With the new addition of the Family Life Center, we were able to host the entire camp inside. I definitely felt like volleyball camp went smoother this year than in years past. Being able to be inside and on a real court was very beneficial and the improvement in skills throughout the week showed just that. I was
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excited, kids stayed focused and really improved in all aspects of the game. Many of these kids are going to make solid volleyball players in a few years. When Davidson is not up to his hands in volunteer church recreational activities, his life takes a sudden shift as the Colonial Beach High School head volleyball coach. Recently, he and a team of players spent five days, and four nights at the annual Liberty University Volleyball Camp, in Lynchburg, VA. The experience had a profound effect on Davidson and his team of Drifter players. During their stay, in a crowded field of 50 plus teams, they played 10-14 games, while constantly perfecting their court skills. “Basically, you wake up, eat, play volleyball, and got to bed,” Davidson said. “It’s a great camp, and this is the second year in a row that we’ve attended the camp. The girls leave the camp so much better, and the best part is that we get go much volleyball in long before we start practice. By the time August arrives, we feel live we are ready.” Last season, the Drifters volleyball program finished with the best record (12-11) in recent school history. The double-digit finish has proven to be the perfect incentive to attend more Liberty University volleyball camps.
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Kids of all ages were taught the basic fundamentals of volleyball from coach Chase Davidsonduring a recent Oak Grove Baptist Church Recreation Center camp.
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Sports editor Hammerheads defeat Grafton: improve to 4-1
Washington & Lee High School in Montross, noted for the top flight long distance runners it has produced in recent years, is getting ready for the 2016-17 cross country season. "Boys and girls cross country will start Aug. 1 at W&L High School," said Cole Vanover, the boys cross country coach. "All those interested will meet near the W&L softball field next Monday." Vanover said there will be an information meeting at 5:30 p.m. for parents, then a 6 p.m. meeting with all interested athletes. Those runners wishing to participate are asked to bring water, running shoes, a towel, a dry shirt and copies of any recent medical physicals. "Last year was a huge change for our program, moving from 1A to 2A. We found success individually having two athletes earn all state honors," said Vanover. "We are still Washington & Lee, and the expectations are high for our runners. We will continue to try to develop the best student athletes."
After their 254-226 win over Grafton last week, Hopyard is now tied at 4-1, for second place in the RSL National Division. The meet featured three triple Hammerhead winners in the form of Abby Elia, Grace Brancheau, and Lindsay Knoke. Poise, confidence, and team spirit were the three key ingredients for the Hammerhead awaymeet victory. "Last night we traveled to Grafton and showed how much we have grown as a team,” Hammerhead head coach Connor Muncie said. “I was very impressed with our demeanor as a group and composure in the face of adversity. We have our last dual meet of the year against the Eels Monday and are really looking forward to ending the season with a bang!” Hammerhead triple winners include: Abby Elia: girls 13-14 50-meter freestyle, 32.75, girls 13-14 50-meter butterfly, 38.60, girls 1314 50-meter backstroke, 38.72; Grace Brancheau: Girls 11-12 50-meter butterfly, 43.31, girls 11-12 50-meter backstroke, 43.43, girls 12 and under 100-meter IM, 1:32.93; Lindsay Knoke: Girls 15-18 50-meter freestyle 32.16, girls 15-18 50-meter butterfly, 34.78, girls 13-18 100-meter IM, 1:21.09. Hammerhead double winners include: Hudson Gamble: boys 11-12 50-meter breaststroke, 54.41, boys 11-12 50-meter butterfly, 48.53; Natalie Knoke: girls 11-12 50-meter freestyle, 35.88, girls 11-12 50-meter breaststroke, 47.62; Cissanie Krohe: girls
8 & under 25-meter butterfly, 29.75, girls 8 & under 25-meter breaststroke, 34.12; Rebecca Miller: girls 9-10 25-meter backstroke, 22.53, girls 9-10 25-meter breaststroke, 23.09; Katelyn Spuchesi Girls 9-10 25-meter freestyle 17.13, girls 9-10 25-meter butterfly 22.50.
Fawn Lake Fliers overwhelm Dahlgren Sharks The Dahlgren Sharks took a tough loss to the Fawn Lake Fliers in their 25-meter pool July 20, losing by a score of 319-184. In spite of all this, we still had four triple winners: Katie Poley (8) – 25-meter freestyle (20.34), 25-meter fly (26.65), 25-meter breaststroke (30.02); Nick Pacheck (10) – 25-meter freestyle (16.26), 25-meter fly (17.64), 100-meter IM (1:28.46); AJ Green (11) – 100-meter free (1:16.13), 50-meter free (33.90), 50-meter backstroke (42.71); and Marie Macaluso (12) – 100-meter free (1:10.38), 50-meter breaststroke (48.25), 100-meter IM (1:24.58). Other first place finishes for Dahlgren were as follows: Jayson Wofford (6) – 25-meter breaststroke (28.44); Adelina Cusworth (8) – 25-meter backstroke (27.27); Deborah Fairfax (9) – 25-meter freestyle (16.61); Kathryn Bennett (10) – 25-meter backstroke (20.41); Seth Christensen (11) –50-meter butterfly (39.87), 50 breast (45.85); and Tyler Serpa (17) – 100-meter IM (1:09.96). First place finishes for relays: 8 and under girls 100-meter freestyle (Brooke Hayden, Cassidy Ziegler, Adelina Cusworth, Katie Poley) (1:41.72); 9-10 girls 100-meter freestyle (Kathryn Bennett, Sarah Green, Deborah Fairfax, Adriana Minero)(1:11.59); 11-
12 girls 100-meter freestyle (Maria Poley, Alexis Marshall, Jasi Hollingsworth, Marie Macaluso)(1:12.14); and the undefeated girls 18 and under 125-meter freestyle (Katie Poley, Adriana Minero, Marie Macaluso, Clara LaMoy, Emily Tidwell)(1:25.64). The Sharks swam their last dual meet of the summer season July 15. Results will be posted in next week’s Journal. The last meet is the championship meet where all six teams of the Patriot Division compete in an all-day competition at the Spotsylvania YMCA pool on Saturday, August 6. Sharks Swimmers of the Week Our girls’ Swimmer of the Week joined the team last year and already has started to make her mark on the team. Eight-year-old Brooke Hayden works hard at practice every day and it is paying off at the meets. Her fast freestyle time has kept her a spot on the 8 and under girls freestyle A-relay team and helped them take first place finishes three times this season. Last week, Brooke placed fifth in 25-meter freestyle (25.90), fourth in 25-meter butterfly (33.61), and third in 25-meter backstroke (32.25). Brooke always has a smile on her face and brings a positive attitude to the pool deck. We’re proud of the accomplishments you have made so far, Brooke, and glad you are on our team! Our boys’ Swimmer of the Week is brand new to competitive swimming this year. Ten-year old Triston Shelby has learned very quickly about competitive swimming and has started to make significant contributions to the team. Last week against Fawn Lake, Triston helped the 9-10 boys A-relay team place a close third place and the 12 and
under boy medley B-relay team place fourth. Triston placed 11th in 25-meter freestyle (only six seconds behind first place); third in 25-meter backstroke (25.08); and sixth in 25-meter breaststroke (37.27). These times show great promise for Triston and the team. Triston is very enthusiastic at practice and is eager to learn. Way to go, Triston! Elizabeth Guthrie Eels dismantle Lake Wilderness Torpedos "Eels win again, proving hard work and consistency pays off,” were the inspirational words spoken by Eden Estate Eels head coach Alexandra Bentz after defeating Lake of the Woods 317-185. The Wednesday victory elevated the Eels (4-1) to a second place tie with Hopyard (41). Along with numerous multi-win swimmers, the Eels also posted nine relay victories, and eight single first place winners. Eels triple winners include: Graham Darcy: boys 13-18, 100-yard freestyle, 54.31, boys 15-18, 50-yard freestyle, 25.44; boys 15-18 50-yard butterfly, 28.62; Emma Morrow: girls 13-18, 100-yard freestyle, 1:00.39, girls 15-18, 50-yard freestyle, 27.22, 15-18, 50-yard breaststroke, 34.08; Elizabeth Wardman: 11-12, 50-yard freestyle, 31.76, girls 11-12, 50-yard breaststroke, 37.32, girls 12 & under, 100-yard IM, 1:16.40. Featured Eels double winners include: Kelsey Payne: girls 13-14, 50-yard freestyle, 29.73, girls 13-14, 50 yard butterfly, 32.39; Samuel Dzula: boys 11-12, 50-yard freestyle, 31.80, boys 11-12, 50-yard butterfly, 37.18. Leonard Banks
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Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show kicking off hunting season Mark Fike
It is hard to believe with temps creeping towards 100 degrees that any of us would be thinking about hunting season. But, it is right around the corner. Flip the calendar a page to August and you are within a week of dove and goose season at the first of September. One of the biggest kickoffs in our area to the hunting season is the Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show which is slated for August 12th-14th at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Personally, I am not one to enjoy roaming around shows being hawked at by vendors and being tempted to spend money I really ought to be using elsewhere. This show is the excep-
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The heat finally took a bite out of the fishing, but it is mostly the people not fishing, not the fish not biting. Rappahannock River Ken’s Tackle in Spotsylvania reported that anglers are fishing for catfish with eels at night to beat the heat, and are being rewarded with some nice fish. Some anglers are busy using nightcrawlers and fishing structure for largemouth and doing
tion. I actually enjoy going to the Outdoor Show and my family does too. I remember it being at the old Showplace location and visiting it nearly every year there. Now that it has been at the Raceway complex with much more room, the walking around and visiting with vendors is much easier. I think what makes this show so much nicer than many shows is that there is something for everyone there. I really enjoy cooking and I make a point to pick up seasonings and spices at Kenny’s booth where everything is MSG free. My wife appreciates that. My kids like to look at the newest gadgets, puppies for sale, T-shirts and so on. I prefer to listen to the occasional small business that guides for upland
quite well. We also heard that the croaker are biting down around Tappahannock. Potomac River The croaker are smaller this week according to several sources and have moved downriver some too. Aqua Land reported small croaker and a few small spot mixed in. Many catfish are being caught while anglers are fishing for other species. White perch are holding near rocky spots on bloodworms and Fishbites.
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Elsie C. Grimes, 96, of Warsaw departed this life Sunday, July 17, 2016, in a Kilmarnock hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Bass of Warsaw and Mary Henderson of Hartford, Conn.; and two sons, James Grimes of Warsaw and Emanuel Grimes III of Farnham. A funeral was held Saturday, July 23, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Warsaw, with the Rev. Samuel Hackett, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be made to washingtonfh.com. Lucy P. Jenkins, 86, of King George County passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, July 15, 2016. Lucy and her beloved husband, Daryl,
Upriver the report on the bass angling is the great topwater bite very early and late, then the fishing dies off quite a bit. Inland Lake Anna anglers are finding fishing is good well before the sun creeps up. In fact, bass, striped bass and hybrid bass are all taking topwater lures all over the lake, although uplake seems to be the better option. Pond anglers are also finding the best action for bass to be the early
moved to King George in 1963 from Charleston, S.C. Lucy chose a career at Dahlgren Naval Base where she worked as a supply and logistics specialist. Lucy was also a military wife as her husband served a career in the U.S. Navy. Lucy enjoyed all kinds of activities to include square dancing, roller skating, tennis and bowling. More than anything, however, Lucy enjoyed the time spent with her husband and children. Lucy was preceded in death by daughter Donna Jenkins, five brothers and four sisters. She is survived by husband Daryl M. Jenkins; daughter Wanda Cushing (Wayne); son Jay Jenkins (Dinah); seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A private celebration of life will be enjoyed at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations
Preserve will be talking dog training for waterfowlers and upland hunters. The VDGIF K-9 personnel, but four legged and two legged, will be on hand. I really appreciate these dogs and handlers. I have seen them in action and some trespassing issues have been resolved many times among other things due to their super noses! Some of the biologists and officials will be on hand to answer questions and licenses can be purchased too. Of course the NRA Great American Whitetail Collection will be on display. Don’t forget about entering any big bucks you took in this year’s competition too! The Virginia Deer Classic has many categories to enter from youth, women, antler point categories and so
birds or view the incredible artwork or taxidermy. My wife enjoys the artwork. This year there will be several well-known speakers for seminars. Eva Shockey, daughter of professional hunter and outdoor TV personality, Jim Shockey, will be giving her take on hunting all around our country and equipment she uses. This ought to be well worth the time for all hunters but possibly of special interest to huntresses out there. Frank Addington is the guy that can shoot aspirin tossed into the air with his bow and arrow. Need I say more? He will be demonstrating some of his skills. Neil Selby, from just up the road in Remington at Shady Grove Kennel and Hunting
morning topwater bite. Weedless baits tossed into the lily pads are deadly. Some bream are also being caught with live bait in the pads. Motts Run reported very good catfishing at their night event. Otherwise fish in the shade. Saltwater The cobia bite in the lower bay continues to go strong this week. Sight casting eels and live spot or croaker is the rage. Anglers fishing the CBBT did well on flounder but
did have to work for them. Some decent red drum are being caught now too, but very few puppy drum are showing up in creeks. It is odd how we had that blitz of puppy drum two or three years ago and did not see the larger fish after that from that brood. Spanish macks are biting well from Sandbridge and along the oceanfront. Few bluefish are being caught now which is also a bit odd. Some nice croaker being caught in the lower rivers. The crabbing off piers
er; and special friend, Bonnie M. Douglas. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 23, at Storke Funeral Home, Nash and Slaw Chapel, King George. Condolences may be left for the family at storkefuneralhome.com.
may be made in remembrance of Lucy to the Virginia Area 11 Special Olympics, Attn. Web Gifts, 1133 19th Street NW, 12th floor, Washington, DC 20036-3604, in honor of her grandson. Condolences may be left for the family at storkefuneralhome.com.
John “Jack” Gallagher, 71, of King George County passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Jack was a retired U.S. Marine Corps captain, a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th degree and a member of the American Legion. A patriot always, Jack was proud of his Marine career and exemplified the old adage, “once a Marine, always a Marine.” After his career as a Marine officer, which included two combat tours in Vietnam, Jack also worked for General Dynamics as a senior
Ronald M. Weaver, 69, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016, peacefully in his home in King George County. Born Jan. 6, 1947, in Washington D.C., he was preceded in death by his parents, Beverly and Samuel Weaver, and his brother, Dennis Weaver. He is survived by daughter Lisa K. Buka (Richard), of Woodbridge; son Daniel M. Weaver (Katy) of King George; grandchildren Richard J. Buka III, Shane A. Buka, Magnolia G. Weaver and Arabella D. Weav-
on. Deer mounts must be brought in by 9PM Friday the 12th. The deer will be scored and on display for all to see during the show. Some gorgeous bucks are always evident of how blessed Virginians are. There is also an archery show starting Friday and Saturday. Green Top sponsors that and there will be more than $9,500 in prizes during the 3 day event. You can go to www. greentophuntfish.com to register. The show will feature 350 vendors under an air conditioned roof. Parking is free. Kids 15 and under are free with a paying adult. If this show does not get your blood pumping for hunting season, not much will. More details are at www.sportsmanshow.com
at Virginia Beach is reportedly very good. Sheepshead are reportedly biting on the CBBT on fiddler crabs. Calendar Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show in Richmond at the Raceway is Aug. 12 to 14. Potomac River Fisheries Commission Finfish Advisory Committee meeting is 6 p.m. July 26. NWTF Rapphannock Spurs Chapter Banquet is Aug. 20 in Fredericksburg. Mark your calendars!
analyst. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Margaret Gallagher, and granddaughter Brittney Kirtley. He is survived by his precious wife, Barbara Gallagher; four loving children, John Gallagher (Elizabeth), Kim Kirtley (Kevin), Kelly McClain (James) and Ryan Gallagher (Angela); a brother, Fred Gallagher (Susie); sister Sallyanne Gallagher; 12 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua, King George Thursday July 14, followed by interment with full military honors in Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left for the family at storkefuneralhome.com.
GEAR UP students, parents attend national NCCEP conference Patty Kelly Long
Westmoreland County Public Schools Two Washington & Lee High School GEAR UP students, Hazen Shryock and Destiny Crockett, and their parents, Julia Shryock and Towanda Smith, represented the Virginia delegation at the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships conference in Washington, DC on July 17-20, 2016 The students were selected by their 8th grade teachers at Montross Middle School to attend the Youth Leadership Summit . The YLS provides a high quality, national –level interactive training experience and peer-topeer learning opportunity for ninth to 12th grade high school students who are currently participating in GEAR
UP programs. This year 150 students were selected from across the United States and Guam to attend. “Everyone has a story. Let GEAR UP be your outlet to express it,” Destiny Crockett noted when asked about her time at the conference. “The best way to sum up my NCCEP/Gear Up conference experience was that it was empowering. I can start by saying I am truly honored to be able to be given the opportunity. To be able to work with so many amazing people from all over was the highlight of my trip. When going up there I didn't think three days would teach anyone as much as it taught me. Being a part of the conference taught me, to not be so much of a quiet leader, but to speak up and take charge when it is necessary. NCCEP/ Gear Up conference is something I
would definitely attend again.” Westmoreland County is proud to have had two students selected for this honor. Sponsored by Texas Instruments, the training offered students the opportunity to “maximize and identify their individual leadership skills, create a supportive network of leaders with other GEAR UP students, launch discussions about issues that affect them every day, and receive the tools and training to create lasting, positive changes to improve their communities.” Hazen and Destiny also were part of the closing plenary program which focused on the YLS students and their contribution to GEAR UP. Each YLS student received a special advanced calculator from Texas Instruments to help them achieve their goals. Washington & Lee High School
GEAR UP parents Julia Shyrock and Towanda Smith attended the Parent Leadership Institute. The three day program sponsored by the College Board and delivered in partnership with the Texas Valley Communities Foundation, the PLI included a variety of skill building and networking opportunities for the parents and family leaders involved in the local and state levels of GEAR UP partnerships. Towanda Smith stated,” GEAR UP is a program that demonstrates what’s possible, even when you think it’s impossible. The NCCEP/ Gear Up conference was an amazing experience, to see all nationalities come together from all over, for one goal, in a short time framework was awesome. The bond that was created in three days between the parents and the youth in the Leadership Sum-
mit was unbelievable. The Parent Leadership Institute provided so much information for the parents with getting your kids ready for college. I learned so much about the GEAR UP program and preparing the kids for success at college. I'm excited and very thankful that Patty Long assisted my daughter and me with the experience.” The PLI introduces and engages parents in the many facets of college readiness. The parents thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to working with other GEAR UP parents this upcoming year. An additional highlight of their venture was a tour of the Washington, DC monuments sponsored by All Aboard Travels. Erin McGrath, GEAR UP Senior Coordinator/Program Director, State Council of Higher Education for Vir-
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VCLA Tutoring now open at its new location in King George Phyllis Cook
Virginia Center for Learning and Educational Achievement celebrated its new location in King George with a ribbon cutting and open house 1 p.m. July 15. The new location for VCLA Tutoring is in a free-standing building, 9508 Kings Highway, west of the NAPA on Route 3, across from the Courthouse. Guests and kids were invited for refreshments, fun photos and door prizes with children’s activities including science and math activities and a bean bag toss game.
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Stan, is involved in the property ownership. “It will be awesome. I just can’t wait,” Palivoda said. Palivoda also said construction will begin as soon possible, after a needed easement is finalized with the shopping center for the entrance. Linwood Thomas, director of the county’s department of Economic Development, also was happy with the news. “We are excited to add Dunkin’ Donuts as the newest addition to the long line of recent major corporate retail stores that have located near Dahlgren in the last 28 months,” Thomas said. “The Department of Economic Development looks forward to working with Dunkin’ Donuts
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coming when we finish the outbuildings to help us celebrate their restoration.” All funds raised in the Amazing Race will go into a foundation fund toward the needed restoration and preservation of outbuildings adjacent to the plantation house, including the summer kitchen, ice house and smokehouse, nearly 300 years old, believed to have been built be-
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technology and curriculum strategies for integrating technology. She had earned a bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University in 1983, followed by classroom teaching for 22 years in Portsmouth, Norfolk and finally King George. After earning her master’s, she also worked at George Mason University from January 2007 to August 2011 as a graduate education adjunct instructor, teaching others to integrate technology in schools, as well as providing online mentoring with various other communication duties using technology. She said she is very excited about taking on the new position as part of the leadership team in the school division. “It is a joy to be able to continue serving our schools from this new vantage point by helping to find innovative ways to support and brand our school mission of Excellence for All,” James said.
VCLA Tutoring also is celebrating its three-year anniversary since opening in June 2013 in King George’s Village Center. “We outgrew our original building, so we literally moved down the street to a building with more than double the square footage,” Carolyn Berry said. Berry is the director of VCLA Tutoring. She has been putting final touches on the space since taking possession of the building in January. “This school has three classrooms, a large reception area to hold group workshops, and a large office where I also can work with students,” Berry
said. The service provides one-on-one tutoring for students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade, specializing in reading, writing, math and study skills for which it employs seven licensed, local, teachers on a part-time basis. “Teachers are passionate about helping students succeed. They share the philosophy of building upon their students’ strengths,” Berry said. Supplemental education by VCLA Tutoring enabled 100 percent of its students who regularly attended tutoring to pass their reading, writing and math
Standards of Learning tests. “I am proud of how hard our students work and the passion our teachers have for the students' success,” Berry said. In addition, VCLA Tutoring offers summer workshops and enrichment activities for all students. “Activities include publishing a hardcover book, learning an animation program and learning how to develop effective study habits,” Berry said. But that’s not all. VCLA Tutoring supports homeschool families by providing academic instruction when families need extra
as they grow and expand in King George.” The restaurant will be constructed on a triangle-shaped parcel in front of the Food Lion Shopping Center, between two existing entrances connecting to U.S. 301, with one running through the McDonald’s parking lot. The project consists of a 2,353-square-foot restaurant building, associated parking and stormwater management. Access to the site will be provided by an access easement located through the Food Lion Shopping Center, on the north side of the Dunkin’ Donuts parcel site. The property is zoned General Trade (C-2) which permits the planned restaurant by right. The Palivoda property owners had requested approval of the final site plan on behalf of the developer, Aashni Enterprises LLC, with the Planning Commission voting unanimously to approve the site plan on July 12.
As part of that action, the commission also granted an exception to reduce the width of the required landscape buffer from 25 feet to 10 feet along U.S. 301. That had been requested by the applicant and recommended in the staff report prepared by Jack Green, county director of the Community Development department. The reason for the narrower landscape buffer is due to the small size of the lot and to provide consistency with the existing developed sites adjacent. The reduction will not adversely affect the use of adjacent properties nor endanger public safety along U.S. 301. The restaurant is required to have 16 parking spaces with 22 to be provided, for customers not using its drive-through window. The development will be served by public water and sewer provided by the King George Service Authority.
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tween 1720 and 1750. “It is amazing what a few people can do when coming together with a common goal. Add in a little bit of wacky fun, who wouldn’t want to take part in this race,” Darnell said. “We can't begin to say how much we truly appreciate these teams and all they have done in support of the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation. It’s just the start of great things to come, not only at Belle Grove, but within the surrounding community.” The next event for the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation is a Spirits Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10. It will be a celebration of the of
the palate with exclusive wines, craft beers and distilled spirits, along with the talents of local and regional artists, specialty vendors, live music and culinary delights. Darnell said that September event will kick off their Ghost Tours at Belle Grove Plantation, with photographic evidence of spirits on display, along with audio voices and more await for those who brave the spirits tour through the mansion and hear stories of the haunts of Belle Grove Plantation. For more information and tickets, go online: www.bellegroveplantation.com/calendar
“Technology enables schools to flatten their walls and become more transparent in the types of learning taking place. Our division strives to communicate the amazing things that are happening in all of our schools. We believe
that excellent teaching and learning are worth sharing with all stakeholders,” James said. The School Board had approved hiring James for the new position back in June at a salary of $79,205.
help and by offering pre- and postschool year testing to demonstrate annual progress. “We also work with college students and adults who need to polish their writing skills and prospective teachers who need to pass the Virginia Communications and Language Assessment,” Berry said. Berry is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education to teach English, journalism, history and social sciences, and special education K-12. She earned a bachelor’s degree from
Virginia Wesleyan College in 1990 and a master’s from Old Dominion University in 2010. Prior to opening her own service, she gained experience teaching in King George, where she was the department chair for special education at King George High School, 2011 to 2013. Her experience includes five years teaching in the Northern Neck Regional Special Education Program at Rappahannock High School in Warsaw, as well as at Mathews High School before that.
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