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Way seems clear to tighten fracking rules Phyllis Cook
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A crabby crowd
A crowd of King George residents turned out for Saturday's crab fest fundraiser hosted by the King George Builders' Association. The popular event was held at the King George Family YMCA.
Victim becomes convict in robbery Cousin killed in 2014 incident; man gets prison for Sept. crime Richard Leggitt
Gregory Gaines, a 22-year-old King George man who was the victim in a robbery last year that took the life of his cousin, was himself convicted of robbery last week and sentenced to prison. King George Circuit Judge Patricia Kelly sentenced Gaines to five years in the penitentiary, but suspended all but one year and 10 months.
Prosecutors said Gaines was one of three people involved in a robbery last September at the Princess Anne Trailer Park. King George Commonwealth's Attorney Keri Gusmann said Gaines and two brothers. Deandre Reynolds, 19, and James Lee Reynolds, 15, approached a home of a 56-year-old trailer park resident. Gaines approached the victim and lured him outside his home. His two accomplices then attacked the resident, knocking him to the ground. The trio of robbers then stole the vic-
With its members leery of natural gas drilling in the county, the King George Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings Aug. 16 for tightening guidelines in its Comprehensive Plan for Land Use and to provide stricter rules in its zoning ordinance in regard to oil and gas drilling in the county. That was decided during a meeting on July 19 when the topic of fracking came up on the agenda. Gas drilling in shale deposits 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 shale rock formations thousands of feet underground and through the aquifer, creating cracks in ancient shale beds to allow the extraction of natural gas. The topic was on the agenda as a discussion item, which drew comments by three members of the public, with resident Jim Lynch urging stricter rules to avoid deleterious effects on the quality of life in King George, and resident Citlali Niznik going a step further. “Please do not allow this menace to come to our county,” Niznik said, ticking off various concerns including contamination of the aquifer, which is the sole source of the county’s potable water. Stafford resident and conservation chairman for the Rappahannock Sierra Club, Bill Johnson, also suggested banning it. When the September 2015 hearings took place, which drew about 25 speakers with all but two against it, Supervisors Richard Granger and John Jenkins were not on the board, having been elected last November. Like the other board members, the two do not appear to be in favor of fracking in King George, with both making brief comments following public comment time. “I appreciate and I hold many of the concerns that you do about fracking,” Granger said. Jenkins said he agreed. “I certainly agree with a lot of the comments related to fracking. Our actions concerning fracking are cer-
African-American trail meeting set Bunche school site is under consideration for recognition Phyllis Cook
A discussion about gathering information for mapping an African-American Education Trail in the Northern Neck will take place 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 18 in meeting room B at the Smoot Memorial Library in King George. Lisa Hull, economic development and tourism coordinator for the Northern Neck Planning District Commission, said this is the first of subsequent meetings to be held in other counties of the Northern Neck. The Northern Neck Tourism Commission is
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The Ralph Bunche High School building is one of the sites under consideration for a proposed Northern Neck African-American history trail.
Nice is new vice principal at Potomac ES Phyllis Cook
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Carey Nice is the new vice principal at Potomoac Elementary School
tainly a work in progress,” Jenkins said. “However we are certainly not standing pat as you will see as we move forward here this evening.” Later in the meeting, county attorney Eric Gregory provided an update about why the board had not taken action last September. “That was largely out of deference to the Commonwealth’s Department of Mines Minerals and Energy’s ongoing review of its gas and oil regulations,” Gregory said. He said he’d previously expected those regulations would be finalized in August or September. But now that has changed with the state engaging a third-party consultant, called STRONGER to perform another review of the state’s draft regulations for oil and gas drilling in this part of the state. STRONGER is an acronym for ‘State Review of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations.’ Its website says it was formed in 1999 as an independent organization existing to review oil and gas state regulations. Gregory said it’s not known how long this new review process will take, saying it will include some meetings in Abingdon next month. “We don’t know exactly how that’s going to work. Portions of that review will apparently be open to the public and portions will not. And we don’t know what impact that review will have on the current regulatory review process,” Gregory said. “With no end in sight to that process, I would strongly advise you go through the public hearing process again and readvertise the proposals.” Supervisors set the Aug. 16 date. Supervisors have said they want the county to have the proposed ordinance changes in place in case a driller files an application prior to the state completing its own regulatory process. Chairwoman Ruby Brabo agreed the planned adoption of the county’s current proposals would at least put some protections in place, with the potential for a further review following new regulations coming down from the state whenever that takes place.
Casey Nice is the new assistant principal of Potomac Elementary School. The action by the King George School Board became effective on July 1 at a salary of $78,617. The slower summer pace has given him the time to settle in and begin partnering with Principal Angie Harris and making plans for the upcoming school year. Nice has also repainted his office a calming shade of blue and done some decorating. Now he’s looking forward to teachers and other staff coming in, followed by students returning to school. “Although I am new to Potomac Elementary School, I have received such a warm welcome that I already feel like a part of the family,” Nice said.
“I am very excited for our teachers to return, but I can't wait to see our students’ smiling faces on Aug. 15. This is going to be another great year at Potomac and I'm so fortunate to have the opportunity to help our students learn and grow.” Nice is new to Potomac but not to the King George school division. He’s been the special education secondary program specialist for the division since 2013. Superintendent Rob Benson spoke about the appointment. “Mr. Nice is a very accomplished and caring professional who is a champion of quality learning and opportunity for all children,” Benson said. “His enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of teaching and learning, in particular his expertise in special education, will serve the students,
Bond for woman in OD case Manslaughter charge for selling fatal dose Richard Leggitt
Judge Herbert Hewitt denied efforts by the King George Commonwealth's Attorney's Office last week to revoke the bond for Mary Evelyn Trainum, arrested earlier this month hiding in a shed in Westmoreland County and charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the drug death of a King George man. Hewitt said he was uncomfortable with revoking the $10,000 bond since Trainum did not have an attorney present. Hewitt allowed Trainum to remain free, but ordered her to obtain an attorney and to return to court on Sept. 15 for an additional hearing on the bond issue. King George Deputy Common-
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wealth's Attorney Charlie Clark said prosecutors were seeking to revoke Trainum's bond because she "eluded police and lied to them about her whereabouts. She had family and friends lie about her whereabouts. And, when detectives found her hiding in a shed in Westmoreland County, she actively resisted arrest." Trainum, 53, was 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. In addition to involuntary manslaughter, Trainum is charged with illegally distributing drugs.
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Low-key Kaine might be just what country needs Four years ago I was part of a group of reporters that were interviewing Tim Kaine, then a former governor of Virginia, who was running for the U.S. Senate. We David S. Kerr had interviewed his opponent in that year’s race, George Allen, the week before and now it was Tim’s turn now. I don’t recall all of his answers. But, one of my first observations was how readily we all got on a first name basis. That surprised me I’ve interviewed state officials before and have always stuck to titles. Delegate, Senator, and certainly Mister. A
While some politicians spend a lot of time talking about their religion Kaine is little quieter on the subject. But, that doesn’t mean he is silent. He readily talks about his Catholic faith in explaining his views and decisions. He also believes that in terms of his faith deeds speak louder than words. He is a “hands on” kind of person and that’s the way he’s shows his faith. Sort of like a social worker. In one of the most engaging parts of his career he ran a trade school in Honduras. He lived and worked with his students. It wasn’t a drop-in, twoweek visit. He was there for a long time and he put his heart and soul into it. And that service, now many years ago, set the tone of his entire career. He likes to help people, he enjoys arguing for the underdog, and he never seemed all that interested in taking that Harvard
Law Degree of his and making a lot of money. Instead, he became a Civil Rights lawyer. His rise in politics was one of the more fascinating in Virginia politics. He didn’t begin his career in the General Assembly. Rather, when he first ventured into state politics to run for Lieutenant Governor he was on the Richmond City Council. That’s not usually a launching place for statewide office. But, he liked City politics. It was far more hands on than the state house, he could see and talk to the people he was helping and it seemed to suit his practical nature. His service as Governor a few years later was much the same. He wanted to be an education governor. He wanted to help schools and he wanted to help kids. He worked hard to try and fund all-day kindergarten. Sadly, parti-
They have politicized government agencies, destroyed race relations, demonized Christianity, punished success, and corrupted the entire educational system. You pay a fortune for curricula stuffed with meaningless garbage. Fifty-five of 73 top universities award degrees without students having studied American History. One professor of a “reputable” university required his students to attend class naked before being given credit for the “class”. Democrats and progressives demand that we accept: deviant personal behavior; lying from the highest levels of government; failure of foreign pol-
icy; failure in protecting American citizens; millions of migrants who don’t love America but rather want the handouts and establishment of their own enclaves of ethnicity and laws; and incredibly, accept the gross negligence and dereliction of duties of the President, Secretary of State Clinton; Secretary of Defense, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the death of four Americans. “What difference does it make?” I just can’t believe that over 40 percent of “Americans” support the progressive agenda. Progressive; meaning progressing toward Socialism. The Democrats, progres-
sives, and far too many Americans support a woman who has accomplished absolutely nothing, has done nothing for the betterment of our Country, is a pathological liar, is a security risk to the nation, who enriches herself through her given positions, and who supports all the horrific policies of Obama and his administration. If Hillary Clinton is elected President, America will never again be a strong respected nation, or the land of the free and home of the brave. I cry not for me, but for our children and generations to come.
Fairview Beach drug dealer sentenced to federal prison A drug dealer from Fairview Beach was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Richmond last week to serve 54 months in federal prison for dealing heroin out of his home. Leonard Paul Baumgardner, 39, was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to possession of heroin with the intent to distribute. Baumgardner was arrested after a multi-jurisdictional task force, that included members of the King George Sheriff ’s Office, raided his home on Potomac Avenue in December. Law officers confiscated almost 25 grams of heroin, along with a Cobra .380-caliber Denali pistol and other items. Officers used a confidential informant to make several illegal drug purchases and gather information prior to the raid. Baumgardner, who has been in custody since the Dec. 18 raid, entered a plea of guilty on April 29. Richard Leggitt
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ual battery. Michael Wayne Bailey, 30 of Colonial Beach was charged with larceny, third offense.
combination of a Southern upbringing and my time in the Navy make that kind of behavior second nature I guess. But, Tim Kaine, just became Tim. He never said, “… aw shucks, just call me Tim.” There was no contrived familiarity. Rather it just came naturally during the conversation. Now, he stands a very good chance of becoming the Vice President of the United States. Tim Kaine is viewed by the press and the pundits as a “safe” choice, one who doesn’t upset either wing of the party and someone with no baggage. Usually, in politics speak means “boring.” But, Kaine isn’t dull. What he offers is a certain balance. Which is of course the idea behind these selections. But, he comes with a difference. He has perhaps one of the most secure moral compasses there are in national politics and does his best to follow it.
Letter to the editor America’s Destruction ! In the last two decades America has moved dangerously away from the moral compass provided by the founding documents, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, which brought us liberty, rule of law, freedom of speech and religion, a strong military, and limited government. Many Americans don’t respect the Constitution, the law, truth, hard work, decency, morality, love of God and Country. Obama, the Democrats and Progressives have led the rapid advances of ubiquitous cultural rot.
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King George man scheduled for trial on drug charges Shedric Landoriss Mims, 42, of King George was scheduled for a jury trial on Oct. 6 to face charges of felony drug distribution. Circuit Court Judge Herbert Hewitt set the trial date last week. Mims was the victim of a shooting in King George on May 13th after a drug robbery at his home. Mims refused to identify the shooter, but officers obtained additional information and raided Mims' home several weeks after the shooting. Sheriff 's officers obtained a warrant to search Mims' residence and found $4,000 in cash and a brown bag containing 12.5 ounces of cocaine. Mims has entered a plea of not guilty to the drug distribution charges. Until the trial, he is being held in jail in Dilwyn, VA on another charge. He is also facing charges in Fredericksburg. Richard Leggitt
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July 21 Justin Dewayne Gordon, 27 of Warsaw was charged five counts of revocation of suspended sentence and probation. July 22 Thomas Lawrence Williams, Jr., 53 of Woodbridge was charged with two counts of violating protection orders. July 23 Jonathan Charles Meade, 4 of Fredericksburg was charged with failure to submit a vehicle to inspection, revocation of license, driving under the influence and hit and run with property damage. John Cornelius Ritchie, 35 of Petersburg was charged with driving under the influence. July 25 Charles Stanley Hadsell, 63 of Waldorf, Md., was charged with sex-
July 26 Carolyn Yvette Gaines, 48 of King George was charged with obtaining money by false pretenses and petit larceny. Richard Leggitt Westmoreland Arrests
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July 17 Anthony Thomas Gray, 26 of Montross was charged with assault July 18 Intis Palka, 76 of Montross was charged with driving under the influence, second offense. July 19 Joshua Lee Garrett, 28 of Montross was charged with driving with intoxicated and two felony counts of involuntary manslaughter and possession of marijuana.
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Bangor. The issues will be a long ways away from organizing a carpentry class in Honduras, or installing brick sidewalks in downtown Richmond or promoting higher teacher pay in Virginia. Now, its terrorism, military spending, relations with NATO, trade and how to help a middle class that’s getting the squeeze. Some might say his hands-on style might not work in this environment, nor his easygoing candor. But, in this age of sound bites, news cycles and cynical voters, the Tim Kaine style might be more welcome than most people think. It may well be that he could prove to be one of the more refreshing breezes in what so far has been an unhappy political season..
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san politics and a souring economy ended that idea. However, he proved himself when, in the face of the Great Recession, he managed to cajole a recalcitrant legislature into providing at least enough support to help Virginia schools weather the worst fiscal storm in decades. Now, Tim Kaine, is on a whole new level. The Commonwealth may be his home, but in a way, it isn’t anymore. He’s a candidate for national office. His “brief” as the British say is far broader. Being in the Senate has helped prepare him for this, but now he is not just one of 100. And he’s the one who is going to debate his opposite number on national television. He’s the one who is going to champion the ticket from Boise to
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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.
HOKIE FOOTBALL PREMIUM SEASON TICKETS RAFFLE 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.
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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.
Montross 1st Friday & More Montross First Friday Art Walk Market Day and Music Series On August 5, 2016, Montross will be having a event filled day, Noon-8:30 p.m. Visit Stratford Hall, free admission day: see the County Mural; check out the Market Day vendors, shops, galleries and restaurants. Live music will be provided by “Resolutions Road.” There will be a Wine & Beer Garden. Events sponsored by the Greater Montross Partnership for Revitalization group.
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Need to meet up at the Dahgren Heritage Rail Trail? The address for the gate to the parking area and old rail cars at the start of the rail trail / mile zero and located on TM 21-RR-69 is 10431 Bloomsbury Road, King George, VA 22485.
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Four students from Virginia’s Northern Neck enjoyed an expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. June 12-16 as part of the 52nd Annual National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour. These rising high school seniors joined 1,600 other students from across the nation. The students attending from the Northern Neck were: Madison Pierson, Rappahannock High School, Ethan McNamara, Washington & Lee High School, Michael Habgood, King George High School, and Madi Packett, Northumberland High Virginia. Their trip was sponsored by NN Electric Cooperative. The students toured Capitol Hill and met with U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman. They also visited a variety of historical and cultural sites in the nation’s capital, including Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon and the Newseum. Fun activities the students enjoyed were a twilight cruise on the Potomac and attending a major league baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs at the Nationals Park. As part of NRECA-sponsored National Youth Day on June 13, all of the state groups convened to learn from inspirational speakers. This year’s agenda included Mike Schlappi, a four-time Paralympic Medalist and two-time world champion in wheelchair basketball, who shared his inspiring message, “Just because you can’t stand up, doesn’t mean you can’t stand out!” Since 1964, the nation’s cooperative electric utilities have sponsored more than 60,000 high school juniors and seniors to visit their U.S. congressional delegations, learn from energy and grassroots government education sessions, and sightsee in Washington, D.C. NRECA is the national service organization representing the nation’s more than 900 consumerowned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives, which provide electric service to 42 million people in 47 states. “Youth Tour was amazing,” the students agreed. McNamara added, “It was exciting to meet our elected officials and learn about politics up-close. Plus, we made new friends from nearly every state and experienced history first-hand. It really made us think about what it means to be an American, and shows that people our age do care about this country.” For more information about the Youth Tour Program, visit http://www. youthtour.coop. Follow NNEC on facebook at northernneckelectriccoop or visit www.nnec.coop . About Northern Neck Electric Cooperative: Headquartered in Warsaw, Northern Neck Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit member-owned energy provider that serves over 18,800 homes, farms and businesses in King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Stafford and Westmoreland counties.
New Life Ministries International evangelists Mark & Trina Hankins will speak on Sunday, Aug. 7 & Monday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. each night. www. markhankins.org for more info. Childcare will be provided by the church. Route 205 in Colonial Beach. 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.
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.
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NN Neck Gardeners to host free seminar on Raised Bed & Square Foot Gardening The Northern Neck Master Gardeners will present a free seminar on raised beds for a vegetable garden on Saturday, August 13, from 9:3012 noon at the Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock, VA. Come learn how to plan, construct, plant and maintain a raised bed in the right size for your space and needs. Participants will receive handouts on raised bed gardening tips, materials comparisons, and square foot gardening suggestions. Extension Master Gardeners John Lunsford and Bonnie Schaschek will lead the discussions. John Lunsford has been a vegetable gardener all his life and has been gardening in raised beds since 2006 when he moved to the Northern Neck and his garden comprises over 1000 square feet of raised beds. in which he grows vegetables for his family for the entire year as well as for the local food pantry. Mr. Lunsford will discuss various purposes and styles of raised beds, materials to use, and how to build a raised bed. He will focus on his experiences and techniques he uses in his own garden relating to soil, irrigation, mulch, weeds, animal and pest control, and extending the growing season. He will be available to answer any questions after the presentation. Bonnie Schaschek will talk about her experiences with square foot gardening, a method of planting first popularized in the 1980s and still having great appeal. Her garden was opened in May for the Just Gardens tour and visitors saw her extensive vegetable and herb growing areas. Much of the raised bed equipment was brought from New Jersey when the Schascheks moved to the Northern Neck twelve years ago. For more information, call your local office of Virginia Cooperative Extension or go to www.nnmg.org.
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Colonial Beach United Methodist Church invites you to a Spaghetti Dinner on August 20, from 4-7 p.m. Proceeds from this dinner will benefit the Colonial Beach Education Fdn. Eat in or Carry out. #1 – Washington Avenue. (804) 224-7030.
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Va. tax-free shopping days are this weekend Phyllis Cook Gov. Terry McAuliffe reminds people about Virginia’s sales tax holiday from Aug. 5 to 7 to purchase qualifying school supplies, clothing and footwear, emergency preparedness items and certain energy-efficient products without paying state and local sales tax. With school starting earlier this year in King George, on Aug. 15, the sales tax holiday comes just in time to prepare for purchasing school supplies, clothing items and new footwear along with numerous other items. Those who are not sure this sales tax holiday is for them are encouraged to peruse the long lists of eligible items online at the Virginia Department of Taxation website. Examples include a wide range of items from household and shop aprons, baby clothes and bathing suits to wedding apparel and veils and lots of items in between. There are numerous items exempt from sales tax even for those with no children in school. Many eligible items are used in home offices or by artists and musicians which have a selling price of
$20 or less per item. Go to: http://www.tax.virginia. gov/content/sales-tax-holiday. “The sales tax holiday will make items that help families prepare for the school year or for a potential emergency more affordable,” McAuliffe said in a news release. “It is my hope that shoppers will use this time to get their children the items they need to succeed in school, as well as stock up on the essentials that may come in handy during a hurricane or other emergency where electricity or clean water may be unavailable for an extended period of time.” This is good news for parents and students who have not completed back-to-school shopping. Legislation enacted by last year by the state combined Virginia’s three sales tax holidays into one three-day holiday. Consumers can purchase qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star and WaterSense products without paying Virginia sales tax. All inclusive lists for all three categories of items can be accessed online: http://www.tax.virginia.gov/ content/sales-tax-holiday. Tax exempt items include:
Most school and office supplies, such as pens, loose-leaf paper, scissors, binders, backpacks, and construction paper, priced at $20 or less. Clothing and footwear, priced at $100 or less per item or pair. Batteries, flashlights, bottled water, tarps, duct tape, fire extinguishers, cell-phone chargers, smoke detectors, buckets, rope, and first aid kits, priced at $60 or less. Gas-powered chainsaws, priced at $350 or less, and chainsaw accessories, priced at $60 or less. Portable generators, priced at $1,000 or less. Energy Star-labeled dishwashers, washing machines, air conditioners, ceiling fans, light bulbs, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators, priced at $2,500 or less. WaterSense-labeled sink faucets, faucet accessories, aerators, shower heads, toilets, urinals, and landscape irrigation controllers, priced at $2,500 or less. All lists of tax exempt items are online at the Virginia Department of Taxation website. Go to: http://www.tax.virginia. gov/content/sales-tax-holiday.
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Above and top right, shoppers in search of bargains invade the “back-to-school” aisles at the WalMart in Dahlgren. Below, Shelves are awaiting the end-of-summer rush.
How to save even more (StatePoint) Whether your kids are school playground-bound or collegebound, the back-to-school season can be an expensive time of year. Families with children in grades K-12 plan to spend an average $673.57 while college students and families with children in college plan to spend an average of $888.71, according to a National Retail Federation 2016 annual survey. The top five back-to-school supplies searched for are Crayola ColorStudio iMarker, BIC Pencil Xtra, TI 84 graphing calculator, Brita filtration water bottle and Crayola Washable Erase, according to Qmee, an online shopping companion. So how can you save on these popular items and more when shopping? “Whether it’s a calculator, backpack or dorm furniture, before making a purchase, it’s important to do your research. Educated shoppers always get the best deals,” says Jonathan Knight, Co-Founder and CEO, Qmee. Shopping online is the best way to save time and be sure you’re getting a good deal, says Knight, who recommends a few strategies for how parents can get more bang from their back-toschool buck: •Price check: Price comparison tools can help you know for sure whether you’re getting the best deal on any given item. These tools automatically
research what you’re searching for to show you the best prices available. •Use coupons. These days you don’t need to spend hours scanning the paper with scissors. Online coupons and discount codes can help you save big at checkout. Before clicking “Purchase,” always verify whether any such deals are available. •Connect: Brands are looking to connect with their consumers online. In some cases, you can earn cash for your everyday searches by clicking on relevant ads. Likewise, by sharing your valued consumer opinion through surveys, many brands will reward you with cash. •Use shopping tools: Download a free browser app which will automatically allow you to earn cash for your everyday searches, and also find the best coupon codes while you shop online. For example, online search and save companion Qmee unobtrusively becomes part of your browser to work with search engines and commerce sites such as Google, Bing, Amazon and Walmart, to help you search for what you want, compare prices, secure discounts and offer opinions while earning cash. It’s a good tool to help college kids stick to a budget while shopping for everything from books to dorm supplies. For more information or to download, go to Qmee.com.
Tips for getting ready for new year (StatePoint) It may be summertime,
but parents and educators alike are beginning to look ahead towards the 2016-2017 school year. Here are two ways they are getting prepared. Check-Up The school year brings with it a lot of contact with a lot of kids. An annual physical, scheduled before the school year begins is an excellent way to make sure children are up-to-date with vaccinations and in good general health. Parents of young athletes may want to speak to their pediatrician about injury prevention and other related concerns. This is also an ideal time to schedule an appointment with an optometrist if kids are complaining of any near or farsightedness. Whether it’s the blackboard, a book or a projected image in the classroom, wearing needed glasses on day one will make the transition to a new school year much smoother. New Tech Tools New technology has the power to create strong engagement in learning this fall and beyond. Educators are busy securing tools that aid students in learning key skills needed for their futures, while benefitting the school. For example, Casio’s portfolio of LampFree classroom projectors combine a laser and LED light source to provide a unique, high-brightness, mercury-free tool that uses half the power per unit than its traditional lamp-based counterparts. A 20,000hour lifespan, the equivalent of approximately 18 years of school use, means that schools can save nearly $2,500 when compared to traditional mercury lamp projectors. Parents, students and schools alike are using the summer wisely to get prepped for a productive school year ahead.
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KG Rising Stars baseball team crowned Jeff Truslow
The KG Rising Stars 7 and 8-yearold baseball team competed in a tournament from July 18-24, in Northumberland. Eight teams from neighboring counties played in the tournament with 4 teams placed in pool A, and 4 in pool B. The games were played with a spring-loaded pitching machine delivering 43 mph pitches to batters. There was a 5 run scoring limit in innings one through, and no limit in the fifth innings. The King George coaching staff held 10 practices during the weeks leading up to the tournament. Coaches Jeff Truslow, Eddie Schill, Grant Callahan, and Bob Eves routinely instructed proper mechanics on hitting, fielding, throwing, and base running. The coaches knew they had a great group of determined ball players, but how far they would go as a team would be up to them. In their 3 pool play games, King George defeated Lancaster by a score of 14-0 on Monday, and on the following day, they defeated Essex 12-4. In addition, they defeated Caroline 15-1 on Thursday. King George played outstanding defense and slugged many balls deep into the outfield. The top two teams from each pool advanced to the playoffs for the gold championship. King George earned a No. 1 seed by way of their 3-0 record. On Saturday, King George played King William in the semifinal playoff game, which was played in 98 degree
heat. King George retired King William 3 up/3 down in the top of the first inning, and scored 5 runs during their last at bat. King George played with lots of confidence, ultimately winning the game 12-2 via the 10-run mercy rule in four innings. They played amazing defense in the contest turning two beautiful double plays to retire King William. King George played Richmond County on Sunday in the 97 degree heat for the championship. In the first inning, Richmond County scored two runs and King George countered with five runs. The pesky Rich County team scored five more in the second inning, but a determined King George team scored five of their own in the bottom of the second. KG held Richmond County scoreless in the third and fourth innings, while the King George boys scored five more runs in the third, and two runs in the fourth to secure a 17-7 mercy rule championship victory. KG scored 70 runs during the 5 games and allowed only 14 runs. As a team, KG batted .714 during the tournament with 4 home runs and only 8 strikeouts. It was an outstanding effort from a very determined group of ball players. Northumberland did a great job running the event. KG won the Rising Stars tournament last summer as well, although six of the players from this year's team were new. Five of the boys are lucky enough to say they went "back to back".
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The scoreboard says it all after the KG Rising Stars’ victory over Richmond County.
Bell to become baseball Blue Marlin after stellar W&L stint 3-sport stars to concentrate on diamond pursuits in college Staff reports
Three-sport standout and 2016 W&L graduate Cullen Bell has committed to furthering his academic and baseball careers at Virginia Wesleyan College. Bell was an All-Region and AllArea performer in his last season on the diamond in Montross. The smooth fielding shortstop batted
.482 and led the team in most offensive categories. With his defensive capability and commitment to becoming the best offensive player he can be, Bell will certain factor into the middle infield plans for the Marlins over the next four years. Bell chose the Marlins over several other suitors as he saw an opportunity to be a part of a rich baseball tradition and to make an impact early in his career. Former Essex standout Deon Hammond is a junior outfielder for the Marlins and Northumberland graduate Josh Hinson will be joining the team along with Bell this fall.
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Spotsylvania Sea Dragons defeat Dahlgren Elizabeth Guthrie
The Sharks ended the summer dual meet season with a disappointing loss to the Spotsylvania YMCA Sea Dragons Monday, July 25, in their 25-yard pool. With some 30 Sharks attending 4-H camp, the score was 212 to 292, which reflects a tremendous effort on the part of the remaining 50-plus swimmers. The Sharks were still able to boast of three triple winners and many first-place finishes: Thirteen year old Caroline Bentz – 50 free (25.39), 50 breast (33.43), 100 IM (1:02.94); Tamera Wheater (15) – 50 free (27.67), 50 fly (30.69), 50 back (34.01); and Tyler Serpa (17) – 50 fly (27.44), 50 back (29.56), 100 IM (1:02.47. First place individual finishes: Deborah Fairfax (9) – 25 free (15.31); Kathryn Bennett (10) – 50 back (18.15); Nick Pacheck (10) – 25 free (14.78), 100 IM (1:23.90); Seth Christensen (11) – 50 fly (36.32), 50 breast (43.18); Jean Graham (12) – 50 breast (43.43); Jenna Kappa (13) – 50 fly (28.14); and Delonte Taleton (18) – 100 free (53.58), 50 free (24.14.). First place relay teams: Girls 9-10 100 free (Julia Foringer, Kathryn Bennett, Ryann Anderson, Deborah Fairfax); Girls 13-14 100 free (Becca Tidwell, Jenna Kapp, Clara LaMoy, Caroline Bentz); Girls 15-18 100 free (Clara Lamoy, Emily Tidwell, Emily Altman, Tamara Wheater); Boys 15-18 100 free (Deonte Taleton, Brandon Wofford, Tyler Serpa, Alex
meet, she placed seventh in 100 free, eighth in 25 free, and second in 25 breaststroke. Last week, she returned to practice Monday morning, having just hopped off a plane the day before, and at our last meet that night against Spotsylvania YMCA her fast freestyle helped the 9-10 girls 100 free relay team place first. Dropping time in all events, she then placed second in 25 yard free (15.67), second in 25 fly (19.01), and fourth in 25 breast (26.10). Nice job, Ryann, we’re proud of your swimming and appreciate your dedication! Our boys’ swimmer of the week is also relatively new to swimming, but has definitely embraced the sport and combined hard work with God given talent. Elevenyear old AJ Green joined the Sharks two years ago (our first year the the KG YMCA). He quickly realized how much he loved swimming and joined the Rappahannock Raiders. He has been giving us exciting races ever since, and this year was no exception. He has been placing first in most of his individual events, but always missing the elusive triple win that everyone strives for—until our next to last meet against Fawn Lake. AJ (as usual) gave it everything he had and the coveted triple win was his— first in 100 free (1:16.13), first in 50 free (33.90), and first in 50 back (42.71) (not to mention, first in our hearts!). We are very proud of you, AJ. You’ve worked hard for your accomplishments and it shows!
Poley); and Girls 13-18 100 medley (Tamara Wheater, Caroline Bentz, Jenna Kapp, Clara LaMoy). The championship meet for the Patriot Division is scheduled for this Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Spotsylvania YMCA pool. This is an all-day affair divided into two sessions with all six teams in the division competing against one another. The meet begins at 8:30 a.m., for swimmers aged 10 and under, and resumes at noon for swimmers ages 11 and up. This will be the last swim meet for graduating seniors assistant coach Matt Minero, and Delonate Taleton. Assistant Coach Emily Tidwell also graduated this year, but can return next year to swim one last season. We wish all three the best of luck in their first year of college in the fall! Shark Swimmers of the Week Hard to believe these are our last swimmer of the week nominations for the season. Summer is flying by way too fast. Almost as fast as our next two swimmers! Our girls’ swimmer of the week is nine-year old Ryann Anderson. This is only Ryann’s second year with the team and competitive swimming. As her father put it, “she played around in the water before that.” Well, Ryann doesn’t play now. She quickly realized last summer that she really liked the sport of swimming. She joined the Rappahannock Raiders in the fall and started making improvements. This summer, family commitments prevented her from participating in all but two of our meets. In that first
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Sharks swimmers of the week Ryann Anderson, at left, and at right, A.J. Green, left.
Hopyard Seals regular season with 5-1 record Leonard Banks Sports editor What a difference a year makes! In fact, after six win-challenged seasons, the Hopyard Hammerheads have risen to finish the season with a 5-1 record. No longer are they the new kids on block. With a community nestled outside of Route 3, growing at a rapid rate, the sky is limit for potential for more winning seasons to come. On Wednesday, the long awaited showdown for second place in the National Division standing, featuring Hopyard and Eden Estates ended with the Hammerheads winning, 309-191. Ecstatic after the win, Hammerhead head coach Connor Muncie said, "Last night we wrapped up our season with a meet against the Eels. We won this meet and look to continue our best season ever with a great showing at finals in two weeks. With the win, we finish second in the National Division, which for us, is a great accomplishment. We
are the second youngest team in the RSL so for us to finally get over the hump and see the results of our hard work is quite rewarding. I am very excited to see what we are going to do at finals!" Spotswood (6-0) finished the regular season undefeated, and the regular season champion, after crushing Grafton, 361-138. During the earlier part of the season both Hopyard and Eden Estates loss to Spotswood in separate dual competition. However, on Aug. 6, at the Jeff Rouse Sports Center, all seven teams in the National Division will be competing for the finals championship. Hammerhead triple winners included: Mason Parker, Grace Brancheau, Lou Constant, Natalie Knoke, Jessica Miller, Rebecca Miller. Eels triple winners featured CJ Crocker, and Kelsey Payne. Another sign of Hammerhead growth is their ability to swim as a team, as they won 12 out of 15 relay competitions.
King George Sports Hall of Fame seeks nominees for 2016 class Staff reports The King George Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the class of 2016 until Aug. 15. Nominations received after that date will be held for next year’s class. Anyone from the general public may make a nomination. Criteria for eligibility and nomination forms are available on the hall of fame website, www. kinggeorgehalloffame.com. Be sure to include as much supporting materials and documentation as possible. Mail to Gary Butler, 10107 Four Iron Court, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 or email to butlergary24@aol. com.
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The heat is definitely taking a toll on anglers and the fishing unless you are offshore or inshore near Virginia Beach. Rappahannock River Ken’s Tackle in Spotsylvania reported that anglers did well fishing for catfish with eels at night near Hicks’ Landing this week. Early morning and late evening anglers are also scoring some eating-size catfish without much problem. It is definitely better to fish at night, though, for comfort. Some anglers are catching white perch near the City Dock at night. Potomac River In an odd twist, the croaker all but disappeared from the Dahlgren area. There are some small fish being
Hopefully it was just the heat that drove them downriver. Anglers that are catching a few are either moving a lot or are changing up baits regularly to entice a few fish. Aqua Land reported catfish are being caught with bloodworms. Some white perch are hitting croaker baits. Upriver the report on the bass angling is pretty much the same with a good topwater bite very early and late. Then the fishing dies off quite a bit. Use jigs in thick grass later in the morning. We also heard stories of nice rockfish hitting sporadically near King George upriver from the bridge. Some nice croaker were also in the mix in isolated holes. Inland Lake Anna anglers are still finding
fishing to be decent for striped bass well before the sun creeps up. Most anglers have slacked off with the storms and heat though. Look for the fishing to pick back up later this week when things normalize and the fresh slug of water stirs things up from the rain we got. Pond anglers are taking nice crappie on small bass assassins and minnows. Fish deep and slow though. The topwater bite first thing in the morning is good for bass. Weedless baits like Scumfrogs or Phat Rats are working well. Motts Run reported good fishing for panfish from the piers and some small bass on plastic baits. Saltwater The cobia bite in the lower bay is in its last week before the season closes. The fishing is good though. Spade-
fish are still around structure like the CBBT. Flounder are hitting strip baits and sheepshead are also hitting near the CBBT. Some red drum are being caught and Spanish macks are biting well from Windmill Point to the ocean front. A few bluefish are being caught now near Point Lookout but the fishing is hit or miss. The croaker bite is best near river mouths or in the bay. Calendar Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show in Richmond at the Raceway is Aug. 12 to 14. Potomac River Fisheries Commission Finfish Advisory Committee meeting is Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. NWTF Rapphannock Spurs Chapter Banquet is Aug. 20 in Fredericksburg. Mark your calendars!
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The author admires a bass he caught early in the morning recently.
Dahlgren personnel working to upgrade training technology with web-based lessons Rozeta Fairchild and Kimberly Lansdale The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) is currently working with Surface Warfare Division (OPNAV N96) via the Surface and Expeditionary Warfare Training Committee (SEWTC) on new training technology initiatives in support of Ready Relevant Learning (RRL). “We are in the process of enhancing the Tactical Operating Environment (TACTOE) and Basic Acoustic Analyst Refresher (BAAR) courses of instruction (COI),” explained Capt. Bill McKinley, CSCS commanding officer. “BAAR will utilize web-based applications, which will make training more effective and accessible, and improve quality of life as it precludes the need for Sailors to be away from their duty station. TACTOE will enable students to be trained at multiple shore sites in a common virtual environment. They will be able to interact virtually from an electronic classroom in each homeport which will not only save the Navy money by eliminating student travel cost, but will also assist with instructor utilization.” CSCS International Programs conducted a comparative research study in
2015 by delivering the TACTOE (Networking, CISCO, and UNIX) course of instruction via a Virtual World Enterprise System (VWES) distributed learning environment, while keeping the original course design. The purpose of the study was to determine the feasibility and training effectiveness of transitioning a COI from a traditional, face-to-face learning system to a technology-enabled distributed learning system that utilized virtual and webbased applications. “We analyzed instructional delivery methods, infrastructure requirements, student acceptance and performance while gathering quantitative and qualitative data from each teach (control and experimental),” explained Dr. Darrell Tatro, director of CSCS International Programs. “We found that students were able to learn in a virtual class setting, the virtual environment and tools were an effective platform, and students demonstrated motivation towards the technology itself.” The study was also effective in identifying issues associated with the distributed learning environment that must be addressed and remedied in order to make TACTOE a successful candidate for the virtual web enabled environment.
“A major roadblock we encountered was that the curriculum was designed for a traditional face-to-face classroom, not for a virtual environment,” Tatro said. “Therefore, we are in the process of restructuring the course. TACTOE will be redesigned to align technology with instructional goals to meet apprentice level requirements. Technology will be matched to meet specific learning objectives. Additionally, instructors will be selected and trained so they are both capable and confident to teach in the selected technologies. As we redesign the course, a major goal is to make the required training exportable to our customer countries and increase course schedule flexibility by serving training needs where and when they are needed. Our goal is to have the pilot constructed before the end of the calendar year.” Like TACTOE, the web-based BAAR course will leverage technology to create an advanced learning environment. Scheduled to be delivered in August 2017, BAAR will use gaming technology to engage students and enrich learning. “BAAR will consist of a 3D propulsion diagram with circle charts and a dynamic LOFARgram, a standard means of representing sonar signals in
a combined time-frequency presentation, which will provide a visualization of the key components of acoustic analysis,” said Brian Deters, director of Technical Support. “The portability of BAAR allows hosting in multiple environments including traditional classrooms, shipboard, and classified laptops / tablets. Hence, BAAR will provide anytime, anywhere, self-paced
training.” BAAR's primary training requirement is to ensure proficiency of trainees on sound source recognition via instruction and / or assessment. It will be used to instruct the first week of the traditional BAAR course asynchronously where trainees are currently Temporary Assigned Duty (TAD). “The course will start with an ini-
tial assessment of a Sailor’s knowledge of Basic Acoustic Analysis which will then be utilized to determine the level of study required to proceed,” Deters explained. “Based on his or her knowledge, the initial assessment will allow a student to test out of some or all of week one course content. Students who do not test out will begin training in BAAR where they will be required to
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Classifieds NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KING GEORGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The King George County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, in the Robert H. Combs Board Room of the Revercomb Administration Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia 22485. Case Number 15-04-CP01: Amendment to King George County Comprehensive Plan, to address drilling for oil and/or natural gas. Creates an addendum within Volume I to plan for and provide guidance concerning drilling for oil and/or natural gas in the County and Volume II to address background information regarding drilling for oil and/or natural gas. Case Number 15-04-Z02: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 4.11, Exploratory drilling for oil and/or natural gas. The text amendments generally define information required for a special exception permit application, provides land use standards for site location, a baseline environmental study and create other land use-related requirements for locating and conducting oil and gas drilling sites in King George County, Virginia. Documents related to the above cases are available for public inspection during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Department of Community Development, King George County Revercomb Administration Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia. The public is invited to attend the above scheduled hearings and to express their views on the above cases. Those who are unable to attend the public hearings may submit their comments in writing to the Director of Community Development, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 104, King George, Virginia 22485, prior to the scheduled hearings.
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Get ready for Aug. 15 school start in King George Phyllis Cook
Jersey Mike’s Subs hosted a ribbon cutting July 27 at its site in Dahlgren in front of the Walmart Gateway shopping center, fronting on U.S. 301 (James Madison Parkway). King George community leaders and officials were on hand along with Jersey Mike’s associates. Pictured are Economic Development Authority board member Dreda Newman (front row, left to right), Jersey Mike’s John Skeele, Economic Development Authority Chairman Jim Hull, King George Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Ruby Brabo, King George Chamber of Commerce officer Gale Marshall, Peoples Community Bank branch manager StephanieAnn Burch, with , Jersey Mike’s associates (second row) Antwan Burton, Jeffrey Conklin and Travis Tucker. The Walmart Gateway shopping center is filling up nicely with Jersey Mike’s Subs as the latest addition, joining Five Guys in the same building, with Auto Zone next door.
Summer will continue, but its lazy days for students in King George schools will come to an end on Aug. 15 with the first day of school. Teachers new to the King George division report this week on Aug. 4, with all teachers and paraprofessionals reporting next Monday, Aug. 8. The School Board started getting ready to welcome back school staff following a meeting on July 26 by taking part in a video production intended for upcoming ‘Welcome Back’ activities. Parents and students can get ready by marking calendars with orientation/open house dates for their schools when they will have the chance to meet teachers for the new school year. Students rising to the middle school or high school can also begin to get used to their new schools. King George Schools student orientation and open house schedule King George High School –
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soliciting stakeholder input for sites about former African-American schools and sites in King George, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Northumberland, and Richmond counties to publish a web-based map of sites, along with photos, and other available information. It’s fitting the first meeting for this new type of tourist trail is in King George, traditionally called the ‘Gateway to the Northern Neck,’ and now using its new slogan, ‘King George County, where your Northern Neck adventure begins,’ which was adopted by the King George
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tim's wallet. The King George County Sheriff 's office was called and quickly located the trio, but the Reynolds brothers ran and escaped. Gaines was cap-
Board of Supervisors in May. Hull said the African-American Education Trail meeting was organized with the assistance of the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association. She will be on hand to start the conversation and also said Claudette Jordon, president of the Bunche alumni group, has been helping her with the project. “We can begin by seeing if we can flesh out an unpublished skeletal map we’ve started, and try to pinpoint those and other sites of school buildings which have not survived,” Hull said. “We’re lucky to have Ralph Bunche High School still extant.” The map will eventually be housed on the northernneck.org website. “It will be a Google-based map
and can be updated as needed,” Hull said. She said it can provide online links about additional information on each school site and when they operated. For more information, call Hull at the Northern Neck Tourism Commission, 804-333-1919, or email nntc@northernneck.org. Northern Neck Tourism Commission is located at 457 Main St., Warsaw. The mission of the Northern Neck Tourism Commission is to promote the cultural, natural, historic and recreational assets of the Northern Neck and to support local efforts to conserve land, water, scenic views, and cultural landscapes that contribute to the Northern Neck’s distinction as a heritage destination.
tured immediately and his two accomplices were arrested several days later. The Reynolds brothers, neither of whom had a criminal record, pled guilty to a reduced felony charge of larceny from a person. Kelly sentenced both of them to five years in prison, with all but a month suspended. Gaines was on the other end of the justice system in another King
George robbery last year. He was shot by three assailants in a robbery on Winston Place on April 29, 2014, and Gaines' cousin, 20-year-old Ronelle Johnson, was slain. The three robbers in that instance, Anrhony Goodman, Michael Clinton and Tennase Shanks, were convicted for their participation in that crime and are currently serving prison terms ranging from 10 to 45 years.
staff and community of Potomac Elementary well.” Prior to coming to the King George school division, Nice was a special ed-
Principal Jesse Boyd; phone 540775-3535. Aug. 11: 5 to 6 p.m.- Orientation for students in Grade 9. 6-7pm – Orientation for students in Grades 10 through 12. Aug. 12: 10 a.m.to noon - Freshman Transition. King George Middle School: Principal Jennifer Collins; phone 540-775-2331. Aug. 11: 3 to 4 p.m. Orientation for students in Grade 7; 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Orientation for students in Grade 8. King George Elementary School: Principal Ron Monroe; 540-775-5411. Aug. 11: 10 a.m. to noon - Orientation for Kindergarten students. Aug. 12: 9 to 10 a.m. – Orientation for students in Grades 1 through 3; 10 to11 a.m. Orientation for students in Grades 4 through 6. Potomac Elementary School: Principal Angie Harris; phone 540663-3322. Aug. 10: 1 to 3 p.m. - Orientation for Kindergarten students.
Aug. 11: 1 to 3 p.m. – Orientation for students in Grades 1 through 6. Sealston Elementary School: Principal Cynthia Malyevac; phone 540-775-3400. Aug. 10: 1 to 3 p.m. - Orientation for Kindergarten students. Aug. 11: 1 to 3 p.m. – Orientation for students in Grades 1 through 6. Early Childhood, Special Education, and Virginia Preschool Initiative at old King George Elementary School: Aug. 11: 9 to 11 a.m. - Orientation (Enter on left side of the School Board Office building on St. Anthony’s Road.) King George County School Lunch Prices for 2016-17 Cafeteria Fees: Elementary Schools – Breakfast $1.75; Adult Breakfast $2.50. Lunch $2.45; Adult Lunch $3.50. Milk $.60; 4 oz. Juice $.60; 8 oz. Juice $1.00. Middle and High Schools Breakfast $1.75; Adult Breakfast $2.50. Lunch $2.55; Adult Lunch $3.50. Milk $.60; 4 oz. Juice $.60; 8 oz. Juice $1.00.
ucation teacher at Massaponax High School from 2008 to 2013, where he was also a case manager and school behavior specialist. Before that, Nice gained three years experience as a teacher and cognitive therapist at Learning Enhancement Centers in Fredericksburg. Nice earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 2004 and a
master’s in education from University of Mary Washington in 2010. Earlier this year, he also earned a K-12 certification in administration and supervision from Liberty University. Nice took the position vacated by long-time associate principal Scott Gilbert. Gilbert said he wanted to return to the classroom, where he will be teaching kindergarten.
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