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KGFREMS brings home the bacon Officials announce receipt of $700,000 in federal grants for King George Phyllis Cook The King George County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Department reported to the Board of Supervisors that it received two federal grants adding up to $727,819. One grant is for replacement equipment and the second will pay salary and benefits for a new position to be added to the department for the first four years of the position. Chief David Moody appeared before the board on Sept. 6, with Battalion Chief Steve Lynd. “It’s not every opportunity that I come before you that I bring good news. Tonight I do,” Moody said. See Grants, page 2
3 dead in 3 KG crashes in 1 week Unrelated wrecks claim lives of men, 22, 67, 56 years old Richard Leggitt
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King George Battalion Chief Steve Lynd, left, and Fire and Rescue Chief David Moody at the Sept. 6 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Tourism committee announces officers
Update supervisors, announce funding decisions
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Saundra Pearson is the new Chairwoman of the King George Tourism Advisory Committee Naval Base.” Supervisor Jim Howard also suggested Warren Veazey for appointment, saying he had expressed an interest. But Brabo shot the suggestion down. “We already have Justyn Cox who fills the outdoors recreation piece,” Brabo said. “We appreciate our citizens wanting to serve.” Another charter member remaining on the committee is Jan VanValzah. Pearson’s committee report addressed two applications for county tourism funding, saying they were submitted at its Sept. 1 meeting. The county currently has about $200,000 set aside for tourism activity. It accrues about $80,000 each fiscal year specifically earmarked for tourism spending. The Dahlgren Heritage Museum is requesting $20,000 to go to staff compensation and support for a year to begin no later than Jan. 1. The King George Fall Festival is asking for $10,000, with $5,000 to go toward costs for children’s games and rides, $2,000 for new signage, $1,000 for advertisements, and $2,000 for traffic cones for parade and fair logistics. “We would like your consideration and feedback as we move forward. We need to develop procedural guidelines for acceptance, with some additional budgetary and information and financial statements coming from the applicants,” Pearson said. “The deadline for submission was Sept. 1. Frankly, we didn’t have enough time to adequately review See Tourism, page 2
A King George man was killed last week when his pickup left the road and struck a utility pole. Virginia State Police identified the victim as Alexander Rawlins, 22. Rawlins was driving a 1999 Chevrolet pickup that was traveling south on Round Hill Road on Sept. 6 when the vehicle left the pavement and struck the utility pole. Officers said
speed was a factor in the crash. State Police officers are continuing to investigate the crash. Rawlins, who is the son of Steve and Leslie Rawlins of King George, was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. A memorial service was held Friday in King George. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Matthew and Connor Rawlins. The Rawlins family has set up a scholarship fund to honor his memory. Contributions may be made to the Alex Rawlins Memorial Fund c/o See Crashes, page 2
EDA drafts purpose/mission statement
Supervisors wanted document; work can now commence Phyllis Cook
Phyllis Cook The King George Tourism Advisory committee provided an update to the King George Board of Supervisors at its Sept. 6 meeting, including provision of two funding requests from county organizations and plans for two upcoming county anniversaries. Saundra Pearson also announced she was the group’s new chairwoman. Pearson had stepped up at the Sept.1 meeting to take on the leadership position following a resignation by the group’s former chairwoman, Michelle Darnell, after the previous meeting in August. The committee has had a membership makeover in the last few months, with the county supervisors filling vacancies for some of the five members who have resigned or been dropped due to nonattendance at meetings. Bob Baird, representing the King George Historical Society and Museum, and Claudette Jordon had been appointed by the supervisors earlier this summer. Jordon is president of the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association which is gearing up for a fundraising effort toward refurbishment of the Ralph Bunche High School building into a museum and county cultural centre. The latest appointment was made by the supervisors at last week’s meeting prior to Pearson’s taking the podium to report, with Barbara Wagner appointed on a suggestion by supervisors’ Chairwoman Ruby Brabo. Brabo said Wagner worked in the Public Affairs office at the Dahlgren Naval Base. Wagner had already attended two meetings of the committee. “With the planning of the 100th anniversary for the Dahlgren Naval Base, I would recommend we consider her,” Brabo said. “I believe this appointment would be a great way to ensure cohesive communication between the Dahlgren Naval Base and the Tourism Advisory committee as they move forward planning the 100th anniversary of the Dahlgren
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The King George Economic Development Authority batted around five versions of a proposed ‘purpose’ or mission statements at its meeting on Sept. 8. The group settled on one, with revisions, after successive straw polls. Following the meeting, Chairman Jim Hull confirmed the wording for the current draft, with an
email going out to members. “I believe this represents a faithful capture of the selected King George Economic Development Authority Purpose Statement,” Hull said. He asked for any corrections from members, saying he would submit a final version for review early this week to Ruby Brabo, chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors, and to the county attorney. The draft statement reads: “The mission of the King George County Economic Development Authority is to promote healthy
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Four members of the five EDA members present at the Sept. 8 meeting: Jean Fraysse, left, Bob Fuscaldo, Chairman Jim Hull and Dreda Newman.
9/11 Pentagon hero is Colonial Beach town official
Blunt details ‘chaos’ of tragic day
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Eddie Blunt, with bullhorn, was one of the heroic first responders on the scene 15 years ago on 9/11 when terrorists crashed a jetliner into the Pentagon. Blunt is now a Colonial Beach councilman and businessman.
Richard Leggitt Colonial Beach businessman and town council member Eddie Blunt was one of the heroic first responders on 9/11 when terrorists piloted a hijacked airliner into the side of the Pentagon touching off an explosion that collapsed the building's floors, killing 189 persons including 64 on the plane. Sunday was the 15th anniversary See Blunt, page 8
Farmers market to host plant sale Sept. 26 Phyllis Cook The King George Farmers Market continues with its local offerings through the end of October at its Saturday morning home in the King George Elementary School parking lot at the Route 3/Route 205 interSee Sale, page 2 Photo by Phyllis Cook
Customers considering purchases at last Saturday’s King George Farmers Market.
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Blunt: 9/11 hero tells his story of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil. "When I arrived, there was a lot of black smoke. The impact area was right near the Pentagon's heliport and 55-gallons of jet fuel were exploding into the air. People were abandoning their cars on Route 110 next to the Pentagon. There was chaos everywhere," said Blunt, who 15 years ago was serving as a captain with the Arlington Fire Department. "We set up an emergency medical services treatment and triage area and worked to help the injured. People were running from the Pentagon with their clothes on fire, other people were knocking them down and rolling them on the ground trying to put out the flames," Blunt recalled. "I immediately called for five helicopters, 20 ambulances and two
buses to help evacuate the injured. We knew we were being attacked," Blunt said. "For a time we could see planes circling and you didn't know whether or not it was over." Blunt's actions to help those who were injured and to organize the rescue operation at the Pentagon came at a time when his wife, Kay, was due into National Airport on a flight from Chicago. "At the time we didn't know where the flight that hit the Pentagon was from," Blunt said. "Cell phones were down and it was 24 hours before I learned that her flight was held in Chicago and she was safe." Arlington Fire Chief JIm Bonzano recalled in an interview after 9/11 that Blunt told him, "Jimmy, Kay is flying back from Chicago. He didn't know if she was on that flight. Nobody knew where that plane was from. I said ‘Eddie we need to get you out and he said 'No, I need to be here.'" Blunt called a neighbor to look after his two sons, and stayed on the
job. "On Sept. 12, I was assigned to lead a recon group going into the Pentagon. We were sent into the areas that had not been searched or had been searched briefly under smoky conditions, and we were to search them again," Blunt said. "Our job was to make notes and maps of where we found bodies and remains as well as hopefully finding live trapped occupants," Blunt recalled. "We couldn't remove the bodies because it was a crime scene, and we were asked to leave the searched areas mostly intact to ensure the investigation could be thorough. We also had to put fires out as we encountered them. The stench from the jet fuel and fire was nauseating and stuck to your clothes for days." "During these few first days we had reoccurring fires break out on the roof and spread to different areas of the Pentagon; the jet fuel was still finding ways to ignite, as our guys would cut rebar using cutting tools and torches, the hot embers would
ignite the fuel again," Blunt remembered. As the cleanup continued, firefighters hung a huge American flag from the Pentagon roof over the side of the building near the site of the impact. It was the beginning of a sacred, years long series of memorials that continue to remind Americans of that horrific day. Blunt attended many of those observances over the years, but the painful memories of that day finally became too much. "For the last five years, I have tried to leave town " Blunt said. "After a while it starts to define who you are, how you think and how you feel on a day-to-day basis. It takes a toll on you mentally." Even so, Blunt proudly recalls how the aftermath of 9/11 brought the country together. "There was never more unity in our country," Blunt said. "Firefighters and police were so respected. Now, things are obviously different."
in a week on Round Hill Road. The victim was identified as 67-year-old Glen Davis, who was driving a 1998 Nissan Maxima at the time of the accident. Virginia State Police said Davis’ vehicle was traveling east on Round Hill Road when it ran off the road to the left, then after overcorrecting struck a road sign on the right side of the
road before veering back left, striking several trees and catching fire. The crash occurred two miles east of Ridge Road at approximately 3:29 p.m. Davis, who was wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene. State Police are continuing to investigate the accident. Funeral arrangements are pending. A 56-year-old bicyclist from King
George was killed on the evening of Sept. 11 when he crossed the road into the path of an oncoming vehicle, according to a news release from the Virginia State Police. Maurice E. Minter was transported to Mary Washington Hospital, where he died Sept. 12 from injuries sustained from the crash.He was not wearing a helmet.
The crash occurred at 7:50 p.m. at Ridge Road (Route 205) and Cedar Hill Lane in King George just east of the 205 intersection with U.S. 301. According to the release, Minter crossed Ridge Road into the path of a westbound 2013 Volkswagen; the driver of the Volkswagen was unable to avoid striking Minter. The roadway is not lit, and the bike
did not have any flashing reflectors on it. Minter was transported to Mary Washington Hospital, where he died from injuries sustained from the crash on September 12. He was not wearing a helmet. Virginia State Police Trooper S. Pemberton is investigating the crash. There are no charges in the crash.
force development and training initiatives, provides strategic economic development solutions to the Board of Supervisors and citizens, enhances small business growth, and markets King George County as a destination for new industries looking to grow and expand. As emergent opportunities arise that have not been covered in this document, the Economic Development Authority will consider all actions allowable by Virginia Code.” In other discussion during the
meeting, Authority members were each provided a thick binder containing information on ‘Complete Streets,’ including a local policy workbook, by Economic Development Director Linwood Thomas. “At the next meeting, I’d love for everyone to have some feedback,” Thomas said. He suggested they spend an hour or two exploring the concept so they can provide opinions on whether they think it could work for the county.
“We may decide this isn’t even viable for King George,” Thomas said. Complete Streets would include a partnership between a locality and a developer, with infrastructure components provided by the locality that results in an area, of whatever size, having mixed uses, with various residential types and several business/ commercial opportunities available together with areas for pedestrians and planned transit, among other elements. Hull agreed it would be good prep-
aration for development of a strategic plan, to start in a few months with the Board of Supervisors. “This is just prep work for us for the strategic planning process to come later. It’s for us to sit down and talk about what we think King George ought to do before we start the strategic planning work,” Hull said. Bob Fuscaldo suggested they also look at the “village” concept described in the county’s Comprehensive Plan, which can be found on the
county’s website. Working on development of a county strategic plan is now expected to take place after a new county administrator is hired to replace Travis Quesenberry, who is retiring in early December. The other members of the Economic Development Authority are Rick Ballenger, Jeanne Fraysse, Dreda Newman and Ted Haenlein, with a vacancy for a representative from the James Madison District.
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Eddie Blunt, the owner of the Bayside Marina, and a Colonial Beach councilman, was one of the heroic first responders when terrorists attacked the Pentagon on 9/11. Blunt helped direct the rescue and recovery operation while serving as a captain for the Arlington Fire Department.
Crashes: 3 lives claimed From page 1 Navy Federal Credit Union 3445 Fall Hill Ave Fredericksburg VA 22401. A King George man was killed Saturday in the second fatal crash
EDA: Focus on mission From page 1 sustained growth, to act as a catalyst to support the local business community, promote economic development, and support tourism that enhances the economic position of King George County and its residents, maintains the rural character and quality of life, supports work-
Tourism: Update for supervisors From page 1
and get additional financial background, so, given that, we submit them to you for your consideration.” Pearson also suggested the board require more guidelines and procedures for submission of applications. Chairwoman Brabo suggested the board take no action on the two applications until later this month. “I recommend we take the information they provided to us and we can make a decision at our next meeting on Sept. 20. This way, we will have time to really digest the in-
Grants: $700K for fire-rescue From page 1 “About two weeks ago we were given notification of an award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, for two grants for which we had applied earlier in the year.” Moody said the grant for equipment replacement is an “Assistance to Firefighters” grant to replace 65 self-contained breathing apparatuses, two cylinders apiece, 65 face pieces, and upgrades to their cascade system in the amount of $401, 819 with local match required from the county of $40,181. “This grants help us to keep local costs down by removing these from future capital improvement program requests, which is a plus for everyone,” Moody said. He said the second grant is a “Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response,” (SAFER) grant providing $326,000 to hire one person for four years. “It allows for full salary, full benefits, including health insurance, retirement, workers compensation and automatic overtime that will be included, along with medical physicals, uniforms and any other types of equipment that may be issued for this position,” Moody said.
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formation that has been presented to us,” Brabo said. She said they could also discuss strengthening the application procedures. Pearson also brought up the committee’s intention to develop a threeyear plan for the 2020 King George celebration of the county’s 300th anniversary, and said they were also working with Wagner for the county to address the 100th anniversary of the Dahlgren Naval Base in 2018. The committee meets on the first Thursdays of each month, with the meeting time expected to be changed to 10 a.m. from its previous 1 p.m. time slot, if the board room in the Revercomb building is available. Supervisors unanimously approved Moody’s request to accept, approve and appropriate funds necessary for acceptance of the two grants. Moody also praised those in his department who are primarily responsible for grant writing. “Most of the behind-the-scenes work on these grants is done by Battalion Chief Steve Lynd,” Moody said. He also named Lt. Ryan Pesara and Emergency Planner Kim Wilson who were also instrumental in putting the grant applications together. Supervisor Jim Howard thanked Moody and his department, saying he was familiar with the federal grant system and the amount of time and effort it takes to complete successful applications. “This is significant for us to get more than $700,000 in grants for $40,000. This is big,” Howard said. “I just want to tell you how much we appreciate it and thank you for the work you’ve done. I know it takes a long time to put these grants together and a lot of effort.” Chairwoman Ruby Brabo was also pleased. “I know I was very excited. I know you must feel a sense of satisfaction after applying for SAFER grants for the last few years and being denied to finally be awarded one is definitely a good feeling. So, congratulations and thank you for all of your efforts,” Brabo said.
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Sale: Plants on offer Sept. 26 From page 1
section. It will host the King George Garden Club’s Annual Fall Plant Sale 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 17. The plant sale will include perennials, herbs, bedding plants and shrubs, all hardy local plants for sale from club members. Varieties of fresh vegetables also continue to be available from vendors at the King George Farmers Market, with late corn, tomatoes, peppers, squash, eggplant and more currently available. In addition, a variety of apples, and more fall offerings are becoming plentiful. There are also plants, jams, jellies, honey, baked goods, natural skin products, organic meats, and other items from the fields, forests and waters of King George and Westmoreland counties. Market members include All in the Details, Blake's Plants, Buck Wild Woods Farm & Forestry, Jahn's Farm, Jenn-Eclairs, Locust Tree, McGinnis Hill Farm, Normandie Cuisine , Santa Cruz Produce, The Doll Dress and Plant Shop, The Eat Shop, Two Peas Acres, LLC, Biota Farm, Freedom Farms, Galazka Eats, LLC, Larry's Produce, Lesley's Garden, Minter's Produce, Rogue Radish Farm, Stonewall Seafood & Produce, Tarrell Farm, and Wisteria Farms. The market is open 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday, rain or shine, in the parking lot at King George Elementary School, 10381 Ridge Road (Route 205 at Route 3), through Oct. 31.
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A young shopper buys some local produce on Satuerday at the farmer’s market in King George. The market will hiost the King George Garden Club’s annual plant sale Sept. 17
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KGP&R What’s Happening KGP&R Tours4Fun Trips Across Tennessee and Asheville, North Carolina, Pigeon Forge-Memphis-Nashville, 7-14 November, 2016 8 days, 7 nights. 7 breakfasts, lunch at the Deerpark Restaurant at Biltmore Estate, 6 dinners (including Hatfield and McCoys Dinner Fued, Smith Family Dinner Theatre, King’s Palace, and more), Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Guided tours of Memphis & Nashville, Country Music Hall of Fame, Smokey Mountain Tour, Tour & Tasting of Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, Biltmore Estate, Folk Art Center, souvenir gift, baggage handling, taxes and meal gratuities, Motor coach transportation. Cost of Trip: $1,174.00 pp double occupancy (add $339 for single occupancy). $25 non-refundable deposit required upon registration. Sign up and payment deadline is September 30. Christmas in NYC, Dec. 1&2.2 Days, 1 Night. 1 breakfast, Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes, Guided tour of Lower Manhattan, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue Shopping, Macy’s Herald Square, Souvenir gift,
luggage handling, taxes and meal gratuities, and Motor coach transportation. Cost of Trip: $309.00 pp double occupancy. $25 non-refundable deposit required upon registration. Sign up and payment deadline is October 21. Christmas in Cambridge, Ohio, Dickens Victorian Village, Dec. 1315. 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, guided tour of the Dickens Victorian Village Display, Holiday Music & Light Show, National Museum of Cambridge Glass, Historic Roscoe Village, Character Guide for entire tour, souvenir gift, luggage handling, taxes and meal gratuities, Motor coach transportation. Cost of Trip: $449.00 pp double occupancy (add $139 for single occupancy). $25 non-refundable deposit required upon registration. Sign up for Trip and payment deadline is October 28. Please register as early as possible. for your trip. King George Parks and Recreation Department PO Box 71 King George VA 22485. Contact (540)775-4386 with any Questions /Registration.
Hearing Loss Association to introduce VA Relay’s new Outreach Coordinator Fredericksburg - The Hearing Loss Association of America, Rappahannock Chapter, is hosting Paul Stuessy, Virginia Relay’s new Outreach Coordinator for Traditional Relay Services. , at their meeting on September 15 at the disAbility Resource Center, 409 Progress St., Fredericksburg. In his career, Paul has worked for the Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD) and the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness. He has also served as the State Equipment Distribution Programs Manager in both California and New Mexico, and was a Project Coordinator with Health Care Access, where he was an ASL instructor. Paul received his undergraduate degree in Business Management from Gallaudet University in 1994.
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For more information, contact Louise Stoneberger at 540-3741163 or louisestoneberger@verizon.net. The Hearing Loss Association of America is a non-profit, educational organization made up of hard of hearing people, their relatives and their friends. It is a devoted to the welfare and interests of those with any degree of hearing loss who are committed to participating in the hearing world. It meets regularly at the dRC on the third Thursday of every other month. For more information on HLARa e-mail Stoneberger or Arva Priola at at the disAbility Resource Center, apriola@cildrc.org or call 540-373-5890 (CAPTEL).
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Macedonia Baptist Church 1081 Macedonia Ln., Colonial Beach, VA (804) 224-1500 "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His Name together." (Psalm 34:3)
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Save the Date for the 58th Annual King George Fall Festival. Held the 2nd weekend in October, this year’s events Sat. Oct. 8 and Sun. Oct. 9 promise to be some of the best times for King George residents and visitors alike. The 2016 theme, “Where Your Adventure Begins” offers many the chance to “show off” where the adventures begin. The parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday gives local business, schools, churches and clubs the perfect venue to highlight where an adventure can begin. The Fair grounds at KG High School will feature games, children’s activities, petting zoo, live music, food to purchase, and crafters & vendors inside and outside the school. Parking and Fair admittance are FREE! Food, crafts, etc. are available for purchase. Sunday offers the crown jewel of the weekend, the Fall Festival Queen Pageant. 2 p.m. in the KGHS auditorium. Come out and support these girls as they vie for the KGFF Crown. Proceeds go into the scholarship fund for winners. Visit www.kgfallfestival.com or like us on Facebook.
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Honoring Everday Heroes concert by the Chamber Chorale of F’brg. Two concerts, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church in F’brg. 810 Princess Anne St. $10 adults. $5 students. Free admission
Tuesday, Oct. 4 The Northern Neck Chapter 1823 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association meets on Tuesday, October 4, at 1:00 p.m., at the China Inn Restaurant, 5061 Richmond Road, Warsaw. After lunch, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield representative Linda Fletcher will review the 2017 changes in the Federal health insurance program. Current, former and retired Federal employees, spouses and survivor annuitants are invited. The NARFE Chapter 1823 executive board will meet at noon. For more information, call 804.450.3919.
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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.
two rivers baptist church Brunswick Stew Dinner, Sat. Sept 17. $5 pp or $10 quart to go. Starts at 3 p.m. with a Gospel Sing at 6 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 18 is a celebration of Nat’l Back to Church Sunday, 10:30 a.m. followed by a Sundae Social.
colonial beach baptist church invites everyone to the 3rd Anniversary celebration and the CD release of Voices of DMV on Sunday, Sept. 25, starting at 4 p.m. Free admission. Also scheduled, Minister Derrick Kearse; Faithful Connection; Walker Baker & Friends and Latonya Camp. 10 Garfield Ave. Col. Beach.
St. paul’s episcopal church invites you to a Pipe Organ concert featuring husband & wife duo, Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. Music will be performed on the church’s 2,000 pipe Matrick Murphy pipe organ. Suggested donation of $10 for adults. Visit www.stpaulskgva.org or call (540) 413-8402 for more information.
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Congregation Brith Love Thy Achim to hold High Neighbor Sept. event Holiday services Congregation Brith Achim is holding Rosh Hashannah services on October 2 and 3 as well as Yom Kippur services on October 11th and 12th. These services will be free and open to the community, requiring neither tickets nor membership and saving participants the $75 (or more) of participating at most High Holiday services. Brith Achim is known for its welcoming community as the Southern-most congregation in Central Virginia. Please call (804) 732-3968 for more information. 314 W South Blvd Petersburg, VA 23805.
Friday, September 30th is the Third Annual Benefit Golf Tournament “Protecting the Potomac”. Please come and join us at Lee’s Hill Golf Club of Fredericksburg. Registration at 8 a.m., “Shot Gun” Start 9 a.m. Anyone wishing to join the Tournament as a golfer, or put together a team may register “online” at www.leeshillgc.com. Go to the date of this event and click the “on-line” registration. The registration fee per player is $75.00. Continental breakfast, “Captain’s Choice”, prizes, and lunch included! You may also go to www.fairviewbeach.org for registration forms. Credit cards accepted online.
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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
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Love Thy Neighbor Community Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen will be having their September event this Sunday at the King George Citizen’s Center, 8076 Kings Hwy, King George, VA from 2:00-5:00 PM. The afternoon will begin with an Inspirational Hour from 2:00-3:00 PM featuring Sheriff Steve Dempsey as their special guest, followed by a home cooked meal, beverage and dessert served at 3:00 PM with a special raffle and visit to their food pantry to select food and hygiene items of your choice. Please come and join us for a special blessing ~ Contact Information: Email: kgc.ltn@gmail.com Website: www.kg-ltn.org
Fairview Beach Resident Association Third Annual Benefit Golf Tournament “Protecting the Potomac”
Corner of Millbank & St. Anthony’s Rd., King George
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fletcher’s chapel umc is hosting its Annual Fish Fry dinner on Saturday, Oct. 1. From 4-6 p.m. come out for some fried fish, sides, corn bread, desserts and more. Proceeds to benefit the UMM group and its programs. 8330 Fletcher’s Chapel Road, KG.
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Little Ark Baptist Church
Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Fr. Joseph Kenna
Confession: Sat. following 8:00 a.m. Mass & at 4:30 p.m. Sundays @ 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 21
Colonial Beach Historical Society to meet at 6 p.m. at The Museum, corner of Hawthorne & Washington Streets. Meeting is open to the public.
to ems/fire/rescue/law enforcement that wear their uniform.For tickets and info ccfbg.org or 540898-0458. First annual “Ladies Tea” with live music, games, raffles, silent auction and of course, delicious tea and traditional tea party cuisine. 1-4 p.m. Colonial Beach Community Center, 717 Marshall Ave. Price: Ages 3-12, $10; Ages 13+, $20. Tickets online or by phone at: colonialbeachfoundation.org. Call (804) 224-6007.
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Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. Adoration precedes each morning Mass
Saturday, Sept. 17
KG Chamber of Commerce Annual CAR SHOW. Gateway Shopping Center, Dahlgren. Fund raiser for local student scholarships. Call Tim Smith to enter, volunteer or for more info. 540-775-4386. KG Garden Club Annual Fall Plant Sale. KG Farmer’s Market, KGES 8 a.m.-Noon. Rappahannock Riverfest event. 4-8 p.m. at Farley Vale Farm, Route 3 KG. All you can eat crab feast, bbq, open bars etc. $100 pp advance tickets, $125 after Sept. 1. Nick Cadwallender, Friends of the Rappahannock (540) 373-3448 nick.cadwallender@riverfriends. org or Robin Huddle, Riverfest Volunteer Committee Chair, rhuddle@vapartnersbank.com.
Daily Mass: Mon. Thur. Fri. & Sat. 9:00 a.m. Tues. 7:00 a.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m. Adoration before each morning Mass
There are still sponsorship opportunities available for businesses/individuals. All sponsors will be recognized and advertised through many opportunities during the entire day of the tournament. Please visit www.fairviewbeach. org for additional information and forms concerning sponsorship. The funds earned through the generosity of tournament sponsors and golfers will continue to enable erosion projects on the Potomac. For more tournament information, contact Ginny Grimes at 540775-1949, a member of the FBRA Fund Raising Committee.
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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Lessons America learned from September 11 September 11 will never be just another date in American history. Everyone in this country who was alive and old enough on that day in 2001 remembers exactly where they were when they heard the terrible news. Like the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963, or Dec. 7, 1941 when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, it stands alone in the collective memory, a shock that the generations alive on that day will remember forever. There are no other dates in recent memory that will stand out as sharply. There are some who remember the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster, others who recall the day the Berlin
Wall fell, but those events, momentous though they were, do not command the same grave remembrance, nor do they carry the same weight of historical change that 9/11 does. The U.S. did change on that day, changed radically, mostly for the worse. The acts that day that obliterated the World Trade Center towers, damaged the Pentagon and crashed an airplane into a field in Pennsylvania, killing more than 3,000 people, emboldened the terrorist enemies of the U.S. around the globe, showing them what could be accomplished against us, and galvanizing hosts of fanatics bent on our destruction to plot more evil against us.
Those acts spawned the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which eliminated some terrorists in the short run, but spawned chaos in the Middle East, allowing the terror army of ISIS and our sworn enemies in Iran to grow in power and malevolence. But some good came from the carnage that day. Americans who had shown contempt for patriotism and disdain for military service learned, in a terribly hard lesson, that America still needs protectors from “enemies foreign and domestic,” in the words of the military oath our soldiers, sailors and Marines swear. They learned of the courage of
our first responders, who rushed toward danger when our country was attacked to put out the fires at the Pentagon, to rescue some from the World Trade Center, to arrive forlorn at the crater in Shanksville, willing but too late to offer aid and comfort. One of those who arrived at the Pentagon was one of our own, Eddie Blunt, a Colonial Beach town councilman and businessman, who directed the efforts of the Arlington Fire Department that day, rescuing workers from the stricken building, fighting fires, and participating in recovery efforts for days afterward. Blunt truly is a hero, but all our
Cellphones can’t compare to Dad’s old watch I teach a class a Virginia Commonwealth University and nobody, when out of curiosity I polled the class, wore a watch. What a generational shift. When I was an undergraduate I always had a watch. I didn’t want to be late class or for work or for a date. There were public clocks, of course, David S. Kerr but they weren’t always handy. Besides, back in the day, I had a digital watch and I liked to show it off. It was high-tech back in the day and always managed to impress my friends. I had bought it for the princely sum of $35. My father said it was a complete waste of money. He was probably right. While my students rely on their cell phones or other gadgets to give them the time, and to their credit, hardly anyone is routinely late, I think they’re missing out on something. A pocket device is a miracle of technology. I rely on my Iphone, but I don’t get all warm and fuzzy about it. It has no history and I am sure that I am not going to leave it to anyone in my will. But, that’s not true of a very personal heirloom I inherited from my father. Actually, he gave it to me before he passed on. It is a Rolex watch. It was
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with him on Iwo Jima and Okinawa during WWII as well in China and during the preparation for Operation Crossroads. The latter was an atomic bomb test on Bikini Island. The proper product name is an Oyster Lipton. It’s a Rolex all right. I checked the company website and the watch was manufactured in 1939. My Dad got it as a gift before going to war. Mind you, it’s possible he could also have won it in a poker game and cleaned up the story later. That wouldn’t have been out of character. But, suffice it to say, he wore it throughout the war and for decades after. The crystal was even smashed while he was on Bikini. He put it in one of his fatigue pockets, assuming perhaps it was damaged beyond repair, but managed to find a jeweler in San Francisco who was able to put it back together. I remember admiring it when I was little, though I wasn’t allowed to do anything more than hold it for a little while. I wasn’t to try winding it or setting it. Apparently, the mechanism was a little delicate. Too many jolts and impacts had left it a little touchy. In the 1980s it stopped working. Dad just figured its day was done. Also, he wasn’t feeling well, and wasn’t up to chasing down a jeweler who might fix it. Besides, most of the jewelers he visited just
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Navy base warns of noise The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) will conduct range testing Sept. 15-16, Thursday andFriday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. that may produce very loud noise in communities surrounding Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. Access to the Potomac River Middle Danger Zone will be restricted during testing. To preview NSWC Dahlgren's range schedule, call the NSWC Dahlgren Range and Weapons Testing toll free hotline: 877-845-5656 or visit the Potomac River Test Range website: http://w w w.navsea.nav y.mil/ Home/WarfareCenters/NSWCDahlgren/NSWCDDRangeSchedule. aspx. For more information on NSWC Dahlgren's range schedule, contact the Naval Support Activity South Potomac Public Affairs Office, (540) 653-8153.
Aug. 27 Herman Edward Hayne III, 47, of Indian Head, Md., was arrested on felony theft warrant from Kansas. Grant Anderson Felts, 22, of Bumpass was charged with driving under the influence and driving with suspended license. Aug. 30 Terry Craig Herbert,54, of Kinsale was charged with refusing to take a breath or blood test. Corey Alexander Hebert, 22, was charged with possession of marijuana. Vincent Elton Minor, 22, of Kinsale was charged with possession of marijuana. Jonathan Michael Clarke, 29, was charged with two counts of assault and battery of a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest and violation of a protective order. Sept. 1
wanted to sell him a new watch. But, when I mentioned an article I had read that said Rolex would always fix any of their watches, no matter how old they were, he said, “fine, you find someone to do it, and it’s your watch.” A gift with a challenge attached to it. Who could resist? Of all places, I found what can only be described as an old-fashioned jeweler, with a profound New York accent, working at a local Bell outlet. Bell was a discount retailer in our area that closed years ago. But, the watch intrigued the old jeweler, and using a Telex to place orders for parts in Switzerland, he managed to once again bring it to life. It took him about two months. He was proud it now kept near perfect time. His total bill was $80. The watch is still amongst my most prized possessions and will be left to someone who can appreciate its legacy both in war and peace. Its 77 years old; that’s amazing and I wear when I go to see my mom —she’s in assisted living and really likes to see it still in use ——and whenever I am doing anything where I feel like I could use just a little bit of extra luck. Fortunately I have never had to wear it in battle, but I know my Dad believed it helped get him through that as well. So, maybe it can help me through the occasional speech or difficult meeting. Either way I have every confidence that it has another 77 years left in it.
Sept. 3 Brenda Diane Tate, 54, of Montross was charged two counts of concealment or altering price of merchandise.
Sept. 6 Tyshaun Ondrej McDowney, 21, of King George was charged with two counts of revocation of suspended sentence or probation. Britney Monique Huffman, 24, of King George was charged with failure to appear. Pierre Jerome Hemsley, 28, of King George was charged with driving while suspended.
Sept. 4 Leslie Ann ONeal, 42, of Colonial Beach was charged with embezzlement.
Sept. 7 Briana Stephanie Johnson, 22, of King George George was charged with two counts of credit card theft.
Sept. 5 Octavia Mirranda Whiting, 30, of King George was charged with breaking and entering, destruction of property, unlawful use of telephone lines and public swearing or intoxication. Demetrius Demell Carroll, 22, of King George was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Sept. 8 Deangelo Antonio Anderson, 31, of Fredericksburg was charged with revocation of suspended sentence or probation. Christian Wade Puckett, 18, of King George,was charged with destruction of property. Richard Leggitt
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the backwaters of the world, where hatred and evil designs fester. And they learned that Americans are not merely docile consumers, content to buy in the mall and watch on TV and tend their families while the world burns around them. Americans on the whole are more engaged now by world affairs, more fearful, it is sadly true, but also more watchful. Sometimes it takes a momentous event to teach people about the world. Hopefully next time this country needs to learn, it will not take such a tragedy to begin our lesson.
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first responders would have done their duty if their community were stricken the same way, and that is the lesson that many Americans learned that day. Thousands who never before would have volunteered for service flocked to recruiting centers to join one of the branches of our military, and in so doing learned firsthand the lessons of military service: pride, honor, sacrifice, duty. And our leaders learned that day as well. They learned that the world is a dangerous place in the 21st century, even if our 20th century foe had been vanquished. They learned that it is folly to ignore the turmoil in
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Obituaries Benny Sale Brooks
Benny Sale Brooks, 65, of Milford died Thursday, September 1, 2016. Benny was a lifelong resident of Caroline County, he was the son of the late Virginia and Fred Brooks. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and he loved training bird dogs, following Jono playing baseball and watching Cody play soccer. Benny was a member of Salem Baptist Church, was in Virginia Army National Guard for 7 years; had worked for VDOT, REC and retired from Brooks Builders and a trustee for Greenlawn Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Susan Carter Brooks; two sons, Chad Edward Brooks (Sherrie) and Jonathan Benjamin Brooks (Lauren); a brother, Kellum G. Brooks; and a grandson, Cody Carter Brooks. A memorial service was held Sunday,
Land transfers Daniel D. Dunn to Shawn M. Hayes,
Lot/P: 77/Sec 11 Oakland Park, $270,000 Victoria Rose Jennings Clark to Bradley T. Renner, Lot/P:31/Sec 1 Potomac Landing, $417,000 John Mary S Carr to James L. Monroe, 2.0055 acres, Shiloh, $350,000 Margaret F. Hardy, Special Commissioner to Cedar Homes LLC, Lot/P:4 Sec:1, Oakland Park, $98,500 Diana C. Darcy to Ryan Moneyhon, Lot:P:6 Maple Ridge, $369,000 Cedar Homes LLC to Charles C. Asbury, Lot/P:6 Indiantown Village, $219,000 Gray Construction Inc. to Christopher Bryan Headley, Sr. 10.0500 acres, Shiloh, $346,400 Loraine C. Greer to Christopher M. McCall, 4.664 acres, Potomac, $0.00 Philip N. McKnight to Brian F. whetzel, Lot/P:14R Sec 1, Potomac Landing, $690,000 Hazel Homes, LLC to Henry Pacas, Lot/P:281 Sec 6, Hopyard Farm, $317,375 Alan W. Rosenberg to Alan W. Rosenberg, Lot/P:112 Sec 5-B, Bayberry Estates, $0.00 John W. Miller to Douglas J. Palardy, Lot/P:17 Sec 11, Presidential Lakes, $300,000 Barbara H. Pusateri to Scott C. Mason, 1.482 acres, Shiloh, $46,000 Hugo Herold; TR to Hugo Herold, Lot/P:268 Sec 14, Presidential Lakes, $0.00 Hugo Herold to Hugo Herold, TR, Lot/P:268 Sec 14, Presidential Lakes, $0.00 Robert J. Putnam to Matthew Davis, Lot/P:15, Willow Hill, $264,900 Mary V. Ashton to Robert Selvester Ashton, Jr. 1.408 acres, Shiloh, $0.00 Jonathan W. Casey to Joshua M. Cle-
September 4, 2016 at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green with Rev. Kevin Moen officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Wild Turkey Federation, P. O. Box 530, Edgefield, SC 29824-0530 or Boykin Spaniel Society, 2631 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020.
A graveside funeral service was held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Historyland Memorial Park with Rev. Richard Headley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Epilepsy Society, 342 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06117.
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Ashley Marie Self-Ramirez, 29, of Colonial Beach, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016. She was a member of Popes Creek Baptist Church and a student at Rappahannock Community College. Ashley is survived by her husband, Habid Javier Ramirez; son, Zachary Alexandria Ramirez; and parents, Fred and Angela Self. She is also survived by her brother, Danny L. Gill, Jr. (Shona) of Kansas.
Norman D. “Dudley” Burgess Jr., 63, passed from this physical life peacefully September 8, 2016 surrounded by his family. Dudley leaves behind a son, Kevin Burgess (Shannon) and granddaughters Emma and Kayley of Warsaw, Va.; sisters Kathy Trowbridge of Hernando, Fla., Jody Lloyd of King George, Va; brother Jamie Caruthers of Beaverdam, Va., and sister Angie Johnson of Wal-
ments, Lot/P:31 Sec 14, Presidential Lakes, $265,000 Whitney V. Bowler McCullough to Rickey T. Gorham, Lot/P:2, 1.39 acres, Potomac Ridge, $159,000 Quicken Loans, Inc. to DS&K Construction, Inc., Lot/P:1 Sec 1, Presidential Lakes, $219,000 Elizabeth A. White to Jonathan Lucas, Lot/P:9 10.009 acres, Weedon Estates, $73,500 Wayne S. Wilmoth to Nicholas B. Payne, Lot/P:56 Sec 3, Culpeper Commons, $329,000 Melvin R. Thomas, Sr. to Manzo Juan Carlos Sandoval, Lot/P:107 Sec 10, Oakland Park, $289,000 JPI Caledon Crossing Holding LLC to Hardy Homes and Properties Inc., Lot/P:16, Caledon Crossing, $70,555 Hardy Homes & Properties, Inc., to David A. Thomlinson, Lot/P:16, Caledon Crossing, $335,000 Westbrooke Homes, LLC to Amy Lynn Bell, 4.7722 acres, Brissfield Meadows, $365,832 Payne Street LLC to Hazel Homes LLC, Lot:P:265 Sec 6, Hopyard Farm, $105,060 Commonwealth Trustee LLC, Sub TR to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 2.587 acres, Beaver Lodge Estates, $159,400 Office Hall, LP to TKC CXV LLC, 3.766 acres, Shiloh, $618,000 Pilot Land Properties LLC to George Hunt, Lot/P:28, Wendover Square, $242,900 Hazel Homes LLC to Jeremy Manley, Lot/P:376, Hopyard Farm, $344,900 John J, Hall, TR to Mitchell L. Phelps, Inc. Lot/P:37 Sec 2, Presidential Lakes, $4,500 Mitchell L. Phelps, Inc. to Weston
Homes, Inc., Lot/P:37 Sec 2, Presidential Lakes, $45,000 Carl Amber Brian Isaiah and Associates to Weston Homes, Inc., 2.434 acres, Potomac, $190,400 Janice R. Norris to Steven Michael Blais, Lot/P:2, Ferry Dock Crossing, $340,000 George W. Allison to Joshua Schroter, Lot/P:15, Canterbury, $319,900 Thomas R. Cook, III to Carol L. Hile, 40.00 acres, $0.00 Hazel Homes, LLC. to Robert D. Randall, Jr., Lot/P:408 Sec 7, Hopyard Farm, $460,000 Amanda Marie Fitzer to Eric Grayson Boynton, Lot/P:6 Sec 13, Presidential Lakes, $245,000 Pilot Land Properties LLC to Greyson Carter harrelson, Lot/P:25, Wendover Square, $248,000 Trustees Salem Baptist Church to Commonwealth of VA, 0.097 acre, Shiloh, $4,000 Kenneth L. Harper to Commonwealth of Va, 0.040 acres, Shiloh, $1,624 Richard R. Mersiowsky to Tall Oaks LLC, 1.0220 acres, Potomac, $130,000 Westbrooke Homes to roger W. Spencer, Lot/P:39 Sec 2, Southern Hills Estates, $362,343 Neil L. Richard to Billy A. Dale, III, 1.565 acres, Shiloh, $215,000 James A. Buckler, Sr. to James a. Buckler, Jr., 3.000 acres, Shiloh, $0.00 Hazel Homes, LLC to Stickbow LLC, Lot/P:386/387 Sec 7, Hopyard Farm, $835,200 J. Richmond Low, Jr. Trustee to Commonwealth of VA Dept. of Transportation, 0.008 acre, $10 Surety Trustees LLC to FAH LLC, Lot/P:1,2,&3, Kings Wood Manor, $3768,300
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dorf, Md. Dudley is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in passing by his father, Normand D. “Shabby” Burgess of King George and mother Mary E. Caruthers of Beverly Hills, Fla. Dudley was born on March 22, 1953. He graduated from King George High School. Dudley will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors and ability to make others laugh. His family and friends are planning a celebration of life in his honor at 7 p.m., Friday, September 16, in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Nash and Slaw Chapel, King George. Donations m ay be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.storkefuneralhome.com.
Jack Cameron Carlock, 86, of Fredericksburg passed away Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at Mary Washington Hospital. Mr. Carlock was a U.S. Navy veteran and a graduate of University of Chattanooga. He retired from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren and was a member of the NARFE and American Legion Post 290. Mr. Carlock was a member of Ferry Farm Baptist Church where he served on the deacon board and several committees as well as serving as treasurer for seven years. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Virginia Carlock; son Steve Carlock (Elizabeth) of Fullerton, Calif.; daughter Sharon Houston (Henry) of Spotsylvania; granddaughter Katherine Schmoyer (Matt) of Timberville; grandson
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Matthew Houston of Spotsylvania; brother J. D. Carlock (Nina) of Celina, Texas; sister Alice Hatch of Rossville, Ga.; sister-in-law Mary Jane Carlock of Rock Spring, Ga.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. The family received friends fTuesday, Sept. 13 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 at Ferry Farm Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Ferry Farm Baptist Church, 1 Westmoreland Dr., Fredericksburg, Va. 22405 or to the charity of one’s choice. Online obituary at covenantfuneralservicecom.
Three Rivers Investments, LLC to AARKARS LLC, 8.7878 acres, Potomac, $690,000 CS Rentals LLC to Thomas Cole Horton, 0.602, 0.66, 0.13 acres, Potomac, $224,400 Potomac Landing Development Corporation to VA Real Estate Investment Holdings, LLC, 1 thru 10, Potomac Landing, $1,195,484.60 Westbrooke Homes, LLC to Steven A. Moure, Sr. 4.2608 acres, Brissfield Meadows, $327,500 Haywood L. Dail, to Arthur B. McCullough, Jr., 4,697 acres, Potomac, $227,000 George Estes to Timothy r. Plunkett, 2.600 acres, Potomac, $299,500 Anthony R. Murphy to Daniel Anthony Minton, Lot/P:366 Sec 3 Hopyard Farm, $250,000 Heeman Construction, Inc. to James Morris, Lot/P:79 Sec 3, Potomac Landing, $404,800 James M. Burd to Richard Fitzwater, Lot/P:77 Sec ONE-A, Culpeper Commons, $352,500
Daniel L. Misch to Commonwealth of VA Department of Transportation, 0.565 acres, $0.00 Dana Tropeano to Dana Tropeano, 1.589 acres, Settlers Landing, $72,700 Renaud I Osterlund to Renaud I Osterlund, 4.5 acres, Potomac, $0.00 Colleen M. Spillman to Susan D. Campbell, 0.508 acre, Potomac, $90,000 Kirby D. Rice to Timothy L. Gresham, Lot/P:87 Sec 2, Chatham Village, $350,000 Hoang K. Ly to Jamie Lunsford, 5 acres, Potomac, $77,000 Payne Street LLC to Hazel Homes, LLC, Lot/P:420 Sec 7, Hopyard Farm, $105,060 Payne Street LLC to Hazel Homes, LLC, Lot/P:244 Sec 5, Hopyard Farm, $105.060 Gregory A. Boney to Blackhawk Homes, LLC, Lot/P:63 Sec 11, Presidential Lakes, $0.00 Sherri P. Hall to Mists Salon, LLC, .335 acre, Rappahannock, $196,000 Michael W. Carroll to Leon F. Dorsey, Jr., Lot/P:10 Sec 2 Indian Town, $135,000 Brookehaven LLC to Party Walls, Inc., Lot/P:9, Brookehaven, $75,000 Stanley Shawn Palivoda to Traver J.
Sutton, 10.069 acres, Rappahannock, $427,000 Kevin J. McCann to Kevin J. McCann, Trustee, 10.2998 acres, Liberty Plantation, $0.00 Betty Drotar to Jason T. Drotar, Lot/P:20 Sec 7, Presidential Lakes, $0.00 David W. Gordon to Nicholas M. Espino, Lot/P:196 Sec 14, Presidential Lakes, $261,500 Equity Trustees, Sub TR to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Lot/P:3 Sec 7, Bayberry Estates, $212,100 Secretary of HUD, Washington DC to Cedar Homes, LLC, 1.059 acres, Lot/P:7 Sec 2 Oakland, $134,300 James G. Simmons to Milton H. Parsons, III, Lot/P:168 Sec 14, Presidential Lakes, $268,000 Stanley Palivoda to Jerry W. Dove, Jr., ½ acre, The Island, $0.00 Hazel Homes LLC to James T. Morris, Jr., Lot/P:380 Sec 6, Hopyard Farm, $299,500 Fannie Mae to Randy Ross, Lot/P:61 Sec. 4, Bayberry Estates, $218,400 80 documents Consideration total: $18,044,203.60
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Plan now for hunter education opportunities Mark Fike With hunting season already started (squirrel, September Goose, and dove), I personally have been asked about the requirements to buy a hunting license and about where to go for a hunter education course. Hunter Education courses are required in order to purchase a hunting license unless a person is purchasing an apprentice license to try hunting out prior to taking the hunter education course. Apprentice license holders must be directly supervised by a licensed hunter. Regarding hunter education and according to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries website: “Since Hunter Education became mandatory for 12–15 year old and first-time hunters in 1988, there has been a 25% reduction in the rate of hunting-related shooting incidents. While hunting is safe in comparison to other common sports, each injury can cause extreme physical and emotional pain for the victim, the shooter, and their families. Hunter Education courses are designed to teach hunting safety, principles of conservation, and sportsmanship. A dedicated cadre of nearly 1,000 trained volunteer instructors works with 170 Conservation Police Officers to train over 14,000 students each year.” Although there is now a full online course (a fee is charged and VDGIF does not administer this course) for adults, the classroom courses offer hands-on instruction, the opportunity to ask questions and even get some one-on-one attention if neces-
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Fishing continues to be a bit slow, particularly in the brine. Freshwater fishing is a bit better though. Rappahannock River The river fishing has been tough. Although we had a torrential downpour last week, by Saturday morning, the river in Fredericksburg looked fine. High water temperatures and hot air temps made fishing pretty tough last week. The cooler weather we have now will definitely improve conditions. Small catfish were pretty much the
sary. The local classroom courses are filling fast. As of this article being typed, there were only a handful of seats left in the King George class on October 15. The class this weekend had a few more seats available. The classes go from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. I did not see any other courses this fall in our immediate area listed. Self-study is required prior to attending this class. Students will be required to read the “Today's Hunter Student Manual” and complete the four-page chapter review exercises (located in the back of the manual) prior to class. The completed exercises will be reviewed by the instructors upon arrival to the class. Students who have not completed the pre-study will not be certified! A student manual may be obtained through the following sources: 1) Pick up a free student manual at any regional DGIF office. 2) Purchase and study a student manual. Call 1-800-830-2268. Price is $10.95 plus $5.00 shipping. 3) Download a Free Self-study Student Manual (PDF): http://bookstore.kalkomey.com/products/todays-hunter-in-virginia-pdf. 4) For the students in King George, the manual can be obtained for free from the Rec/Citizens Center (ask for Linda). Go to https://register-ed.com/programs/virginia/60-virginia-basichunter-education-course/agency:19 to register or find a course nearby. HD has hit Virginia again Recently, I received an e-mail from Matt Knox, VDGIF’s deer project
coordinator, stating that VDGIF has already received five reliable reports of Hemorrhagic Disease (HD) in Shenandoah County and one from Rockingham County. HD was once predominantly an eastern only event in Virginia, but it appears the disease does not know any boundaries. There were reports of HD in 2007 and 2012 west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and now we are seeing it rear its ugly and horrible head again. In 2012 and 2014 our area saw some HD activity that really put a dent in our deer herds. This is the time of year when landowners and farmers begin finding deer lying dead, buzzards circling and so on. Often the high fever from the “blue tongue” disease drives the deer to creeks and water sources to try to cool off before many of them drop dead. Normally, it is thought that dry summers when sloughs, creeks and ponds dry up are the best times for the biting fly that transmits HD to rapidly populate in the remaining stagnant water and mud and spread the disease. This summer, although somewhat dry, was not a drought. However, there have been unofficial reports of deer that appear in distress with swollen mouths and tongues seen in our area. If you find a dead deer carcass, leave it alone but do report it to the Wildlife Helpline at 855-571-9003 or call Charles City at 804-829-6580. I would take a picture and offer to send it. It is very unlikely that anyone will come look as HD is not uncommon at this time of year. No worries of the disease spreading to humans or pets.
A deer showing symptoms of hemorrhagic disease phtographed locally. THe VDGIF has reported cases of the disease, which has had an impact on hunting locally in past years, in Shenandoah and Rockingham counties.
only bite going on from the limited reports we had. Potomac River Aqua Land Marina reported that anglers fishing for croaker are picking up a few smaller fish but they are catching more white perch, and some nice ones at that, while dragging squid for croaker. No report on catfish this week again. Perhaps the water is getting too salty. They did report that near dark, the topwater action for sublegal stripers is pretty good. However, be careful not to keep any fish less than 20 inches in length. The limit is two fish per person 20
inches and over. Saltwater Capt. Ryan Rogers of The Midnight Sun Charters (804-580-0245) reported good Spanish mackerel, great bluefishing and some really nice big red drum landed this week on his boat. If you want to take home some good eating, this is the time of year to do it before the fish exit the bay. Inland Motts Run reported some nice bream fishing from the docks. Red wigglers were the bait to use. Numbers of small bass were caught off the piers too on a variety of
baits. Again, the change in night temperatures will help the fishing. Chicken liver got plenty of attention from channel catfish at Motts this past week with most fish averaging just under two pounds. Lake Anna anglers are having tough conditions with small bass and some small stripers on occasion. Hunting: Reports from dove hunters continues to be sporadic. I drove around some uncut and cut cornfields and noticed that the better action was on the cut fields, but not many fields are cut. Even those fields had just a dozen or so birds
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around. Hunters who did their homework targeting September geese reportedly have been doing well. I suspect they were sweating in their layout blinds last week before the weather broke though! Upcoming seasons: Dove Season Dates: September 3-9 (noon until sunset), September 10-October 30 (½ hour before sunrise until sunset) 15 per day. HIP required. September Canada Goose Season Dates: September 1 – September 25 Bag Limit: 10 daily, 30 in possession Hunt Area: Statewide Shooting Hours: East of I-95
September 1 – 16: ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset September 17 – 25: ½ hour before sunrise to sunset Gray and Red Squirrels: September 3 through February 28 – statewide September Teal Season Dates: September 17 – September 30 Hunt Area: East of I-95 Season Dates: September 21 – September 30 Hunter Education Courses: See adjoining article. September 17th and October 15th at the King George Recreation Center from 8-3PM.
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Foxes remain undefeated, beating Liberty 40 to 7 Richard Leggitt Coach Jeff Smith's King George Foxes notched their third straight victory Friday, defeating the Liberty Eagles 40 to 7 in a rout on King George’s home turf. Senior wingback Jordan Aley helped key the win with two touchdowns. "It was a huge win," said Smith. "Everybody contributed. We knew Liberty was going to be a test, but it was a test we passed." The undefeated Foxes next set their sights on an away game at Louisa this Friday. "Louisa beat us last year," Smith said. “We will have to play a perfect game to take care of business. Playing at Louisa is an awesome Friday night experience. We are 3-0 and they are 2-0. It is probably going to be the game of the week." The athleticism of Aley is one of the things helping power the impressive King George offense this season and Friday's win against Liberty was another example. In addition to being one of the team's top scorers, Aley is also a hard-hitting safety. Aley, who runs the 40- yard dash in 4.45 is always one of the swiftest players on the field. "I have never had anybody catch me from behind," Aley said. "I don't look back, I just try to get into the end zone." "A lot of our players have been playing together since the eighth grade " Aley said. "They are my closest friends. We work hard and we trust each other. Aley, one of five children of Mr. and Mrs. John Aley of King George, is hopeful his playing opportunities
will continue in college. "Jordan did well Friday night," said Smith. "He is always going to play well, he is a great kid." Smith also cited the outstanding offensive games Friday of junior wide receiver Ashton Howard, junior quarterback Deon Williams and senior running back Kyree Garrett. "They also played very well." Williams has two completions in three attempts for 87 yards against Liberty and was the spark plug for the Foxes powerful ground game. In addition to Aley's two scores, Howard and Garrett also had scores including a 67-yard run for a touchdown by Garrett. And sophomore running back Cannon Zylonis had a touchdown run in the first quarter. King George's smothering defense was again overwhelming for the Foxes. The lone touchdown scored by Liberty were the first points scored against King George in three games and they came after a fumble recovery by the Eagles. Going into the fourth quarter, King George was on the verge of its third shutout in a row when Liberty’s Cornelius Minnifield picked up a Foxes’ fumble at the 5 and scored to give the Eagles their only points. Smith had high praise for his defensive coordinator Robbie Henderson. "He has been a real asset to us," Smith said. Now the defense and the offense have focused on Friday at Louisa. "Each week is going to be a tougher test," said Smith.
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A King George High School defensive player puts the hit on a Liberty receiver, who coughs up the ball. King George beat the visitors 40-17. Below left, a King George back breaks a tackle. Below right, Jordan Ailey had a huge game on offense, including this score.
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Racing to victory
W&L runners, in blue, helped the Lady Eagles win a girl’s cross country meet at West Point last week. Washington & Lee has history of fielding strong cross country teams. Photo by Richard Leggitt
Carson Bell leads W&L Unique equipment defeats in romp over West Point vulture infestation at power 50 to 33 in home opener plant near Richmond Richard Leggitt
Senior quarterback Carson Bell passed for three touchdowns and ran for two more Friday night as the W&L Eagles rolled to a 50-33 win over West Point in their home opener. It was the first win of the season for the Eagles who are now 1-1. "Carson did a great job," said W&L Coach Josh Wild. "He is trusting in himself and trusting in his teammates and giving us some really solid play. Bell, a talented three sport athlete at W&L, had six completions in
12 attempts for 151 yards. He had touchdown passes to sophomore J.H. McNeil and senior D.Q. Bunns. Bell also carried the ball five times for 173 yards. The win was redemption in a way for the Washington & Lee team which was defeated 72-0 in its away opener by powerful King George. Wild said his players put the loss behind them in their preparations for West Point. "We really focused on doing more physical things, being more tough," Wild said. "And it came out this week, we were really driving people
off the ball. Our guys worked really hard and it showed." Wild had special praise for sophomore middle linebacker Montavious Johnson's play Friday night. "M.J. Is our leading tackler. He is just a sophomore, but he is leading by example and playing very good football," Wild said. The Eagles travel to Rappahannock High School in Warsaw this Friday for a game against the always tough Raiders. "It is moving now," Wild said. "We have to keep focused and hope it will keep us moving forward."
Colonial Beach loses in heat to Franklin 28-16 Richard Leggitt
The Colonial Beach Drifters lost their first game of the season Friday night, losing 28 to 16 to Franklin in a game played in sweltering heat. "We suffered from some self-inflicted wounds," said Coach Jeremy Jack. "But the heat was also difficult for us." "With the limited number of players we have, the hot weather was a problem for us. We had a number of kids who were affected " Jack said. "The silver lining is that our young
guys performed very well." For the Drifters, senior quarterback Alonzo Turner had a six-yard run for a score in the first quarter. Turner's hard play was offset somewhat by an 85-yard first quarter kickoff return for a touchdown by Franklin's Dariun Everett. In the second quarter, sophomore running back Cole Setliff had a nine-yard run for a score and thanks to two first half two-point conversions, Colonial Beach actually led at the half 16 to 14. But as the game wore on, the heat and Frank-
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Bay Journal News Service As the largest coal-burning plant in Virginia, Dominion’s Chesterfield Power Station is used to being harassed -mainly by environmentalists and residents who’d rather not have the facility in their backyard. But none of the plant’s critics have been as relentless, foul smelling or perilous to the workforce as the flocks of black vultures that have plagued the facility south of Richmond on the James River. For the last 35 years, the plant has been the unwilling gathering place of hundreds of these large, jet-black birds, drawn by the heat and lofty perches that the facility offers. Sometimes mistaken in the sky for eagles or hawks, they soar on thermals over the plant and roost en masse on its metal scaffolding. While hanging out at the plant, they do a lot of pooping, picking and regurgitating — natural behavior for scavengers that feed on roadkill and trash, but decidedly unpleasant for humans who share the habitat. The birds’ white feces has stained nearly every surface on one of the plant's structures, dripping down the siding and coating electrical outlets and wiring. When fresh or moistened by rain, the waste reeks of ammonia and can pose slipping hazards for crews trying to do their jobs on metal walkways 300 feet above ground. The birds also resorted to more overt acts of vandalism, picking at wiring and rubber seals with their sharp beaks. “Over the years, we’ve done everything we could possibly do to make the vultures go away,” says Josh Bennett, the station director. Plant personnel tried every scare tactic in the bird-diversion book to keep them away: streamers, air cannons, bird bangers, pyrotechnics and yellow “scowl” balls, which are a step above plastic owls because they flash and spin. Everything worked -- for a week or two. Then the birds returned. “They are unflappable,” Bennett said. But so is Bo Bottoms, who became the station’s logistics supervisor two years ago. In other positions at the plant over the last 30 years, Bottoms spent a good portion of his time “working around the buzzard mess.” When Bottoms took over supervising contractors working on elevators, scaffolding or cranes, he knew what they were going through when they ran into the slick mess the birds left behind. And he hated that he had to send them out more and more often just to clean it up, particularly on one of the station’s tallest smoke stacks where the birds liked to congregate. The vultures had become a constant presence at the station since the early 2000s, when Dominion installed new
air pollution controls. The 300-foot-tall selective catalytic reduction unit, or SCR, with its metal walkways and stairs, provided the perfect roost. One day, Bottoms took the elevator to the top to find dozens of them loafing around, unfazed by his presence. Frustrated, he flapped his arms to shoo them away -- and got an idea. What if the windsocks that car dealerships use to catch the eye of passing motorists could get the birds’ attention? The next day, he purchased a few of those brightly colored windsocks, giant grins painted across their fabric faces, to serve as dancing scarecrows on the structure. Bottoms could hardly believe it, but the new tactic worked for a few weeks, then a few months. It’s been a year since he installed the first windsocks on the SCR unit -- and they’ve kept the birds at bay, but for a few bold ones in the winter. “I’ve got a 20-footer up there now, and it’s gettin’ down,” Bottoms says. “If there’s something with constant movement [the birds] ignore it,” he added. “But they don’t seem to handle random well.” As vulture numbers have increased, they have become a growing problem for residential neighborhoods and recreational facilities around the Dominion plant, including Henricus Historical Park, Dutch Gap Conservation Area and a nearby boat ramp. At the park, the birds take food left out for feral cats. At the boat ramp, they eat rubber windshield wipers and window seals. And, when perched on peoples’ homes, they even nibble on shingles, causing roofs to leak. “In the greater Richmond area, there have always been large numbers of black vultures,” says Scott Barras, state director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services program. The birds don’t migrate very far, nor do they follow consistent patterns. With Virginia in the middle of their Mid-Atlantic migratory path, they are a constant presence, and some have decided not to migrate at all. Barras says his department received 361 complaints last year about black vultures.While the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects the birds, it does allow for measured steps to deal with them when they become nuisances. Barras encourages people to try all the scare tactics that Dominion did first -- and to do so with vigor. A plastic owl on the roof won’t cut it with this species, which tends to get used to human activity and be unfazed by minor inconveniences, such as a sporadic noisemaker. “We recommend a dependable harassment regime, so they don’t get comfortable at a location,” Barras says. “If you take a non-lethal technique and leave it there for a long time, they can habituate and learn it’s not a threat.” When all else fails, the department uses lethal techniques to remove the birds when necessary.
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