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Fancy’s Friends 4-H Dog Club meeting and Christmas party at the Extension Office at 5:30 p.m. Annual Christmas Party KG County Historical Society. 6 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Church, 13457 Kings Hwy. Covered dish.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
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Members of the St. Andrews Legion Pipes and Drums band based in Richmond, VA, honor veterans (l-r) Bill Milstead, Francis Volante, Jack McGinnis and Troy Carter and other veterans of the King George area.
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KG Ruritans and KGP&R present annual Veterans Day salute On Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, the King George Ruritan Club presented their annual Veterans Day Salute at the King George High School Auditorium, honoring the men and women from King George who unselfishly served in the U.S. Military. The event was also sponsored by the King George Parks and Recreation Department. Nancy Haenlein provided an unplanned and beautiful a capella version of the National Anthem and was joined by many in the audience. The award-winning King George High School NJROTC Drill Team, who recently placed first in a regional drill competition, provided a tone-setting close order drill performance. CAPT Peter Nette, Commanding Officer, Naval Support Activity South Potomac, provided opening remarks and led those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Prior to the recognition of King George veterans, Congressman Rob Wittman, 1st Congressional District and Representative Margaret Ransone, KG’s voice to the Virginia House of Delegates from the 99th District, provided timely and uplifting words to KG veterans and all veterans serving in U.S. Military. The following KG veterans were chosen to represent all county veterans: William “Bill” Milstead, who served as Flight Engineer on a B-24 during World War II with the 8th Army Air Corps; Francis Volante, who served in the U.S. Navy on-board the USS Intrepid during the Korean War;
College of So. MD December events CSM Celebrates Concerts, Events Throughout December with Dance, Music Programs which began Dec. 2. The College of Southern Maryland will present special concerts and events from holiday-themed performances to student recitals and community concerts to celebrate the season at its three campuses throughout
John “Jack” McGinnis, a U.S. Marine, who served two tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam war; Troy Carter, who enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1983 and retired 27 years later as a Lieutenant. While serving, Troy was a forward observer in and around Fallujah, supporting air and surface artillery strikes. Six year-old C.J. Crocker, son of Terri and Chuck Crocker of KG, presented each honored veteran with a plaque and a red, white, and blue quilt provided by the KG Quilting Bee. After each veteran was given his plaque and quilt, C.J., in true military fashion, took one step back and saluted each honoree. This was followed by the St. Andrew’s Legion Pipes & Drums playing each service anthem while the men and women in the audience who served in that military branch stood to be saluted. Mr. Ben Unruh, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), provided the keynote speech. Ben’s unique experiences and his perspective on what it means to be a veteran provided a fitting salute to this national day of honor. Although the entire program was stirring, the closing ceremony was outstanding. With the house lights off, a KGHS NJROTC member held the U.S. flag in spotlight as the audience stood and sang Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to be an American”, and then “God Bless America”. KG Ruritan Ted Haenlein closed the ceremony with the playing of Taps. A number of veterans services organization set up displays in the cafeteria to provide information to attendees about services available to vets of all ages. December. Music Student Honors Recitals are free to the public. All other performance tickets are $5 in advance, $7 the day of the concert. For information about any of the arts at CSM, contact the box office at bxoffc@csmd.edu, or call (301) 9347828 or visit www.csmd.edu/Arts. The Fine Arts Center is accessible to patrons with disabilities. Audiodescription for the visually impaired and sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired are available with a minimum two week advance notice. If you are interested in these services please contact the Coordinator of ADA at (301) 934-7614. Conveniently located across the Nice Bridge, the College arts department is offering a variety of holiday, musical, dance and theatrical performances for all ages.
Ashley Hayden and Zachary Phillips were united in marriage on September 21, 2013 at Westmoreland State park in Montross, Va. Mike Stine officiated the ceremony in the outside wedding. Ashley was given in marriage by her father. A reception was held immediately after the wedding at the Tayloe-Murphy Hall located at the State Park. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hayden of Colonial Beach. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Susie Foster and the late Donald Foster of Colonial Beach, and Mr. Harry (June) Smith and the late Barbara Smith of Colonial Beach. Parents of the groom are Mrs. Sally Phillips of Colonial Beach and Mr. Kenny Phillips of Colonial Beach. The groom is the grandson of the late Mrs. Betty (Phillips) Foster and the late Mr. Leon Phillips of Colonial Beach
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and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hooker of Colonial Beach. Matron of honor was Jessica Horner friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jessica Kemp and Jennifer Ferrell friends of the bride, Michelle and Marie Foster and Carly Puffinburger cousins of the bride. Best man was T. J. Pennington friend of groom. Groomsmen were Kenny Phillips, Charles Phillips, and Mikey Phillips all brothers of the groom, Josh Kemp and Tom Hammer friends of the groom. Flower girl was Shiloh Quinn. Ring bearer was Tyler Phillips, son of the bride and groom. Ashley is employed as a nurse at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home in Maryland. Zachary is employed by A and B Lawn and Landscaping in Colonial Beach. After their honeymoon, the couple has made their home in Berkley Beach.
For many, the holiday season is a time to travel — and to leave the house unattended for days, maybe weeks, at a time. How safe do you think your house is from burglary during your absence? The number of burglary reports increases after the holiday season. • The key is to assess the security of your home before you leave for vacation. (Another time to do this is shortly after moving into a new home.) Some local police departments will come to your home, walk through, point out areas of concern and offer suggestions to help prevent burglary. Others provide security surveys homeowners can do on their own. Police Departments & Community Service Units offer vacation house watch service; officers will periodically check on a home while the residents are away. Homeowners who talk up their vacation plans on social media could make themselves burglary targets. “Even in the office, you should
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be cautious who you are talking to. You never know who you are talking to.” • Changing YOUR attitudes can prevent burglary. “If you see something, say something.” “If you see someone acting suspicious in your neighborhood, call police immediately.” Here are some areas of your home to check for security. Outdoors: • Mailbox: The absence of residents is indicated by the pile of newspapers and mail. If you are going to be away from your home for a period of time, stop the mail and newspaper or ask a trusted friend or neighbor to retrieve them until you return. • Driveway: The APD suggests asking a trusted friend or neighbor to park his or her car in your driveway and to come inside occasionally and change curtain positions, to make your home appear occupied. • Front porch light: Homeowners can install front porch a lightsensitive fixture that turns on automatically when it gets dark outside. “Light is the most inexpensive theft prevention. • Back light: For the back of the house, it is better to install motiondetector lights. “You don’t want everyone to see what you have, and it’s more energy-efficient.” • Garage: Always lock the garage door to prevent property theft and
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to keep burglars away from things like ladders and screwdrivers that could help them break into your house. • Shrubs: Bushes in front of the house could provide hiding places for burglars. Trim shrubs to no higher than 3 feet from the ground and trim trees so the lowest branches are at least 6 feet up. Inside: • Door locks: Just locking the doorknob cannot protect your house from burglary. Deadbolt locks provide more security. I recommend installing deadbolt locks on every exterior door. • Window locks: Having window locks on can prevent burglars from opening windows from the outside, especially ground floor and basement windows. Make sure catches are engaged. • Light/television timer: If you are going away, setting up a light timer could make your house seem occupied. A television on a timer could help as well. • Alarms: Having a home alarm system will warn residents of a burglar entering the house while they’re sleeping. Common sense and a few precautions will make your trip home a welcoming arriving, not a disaster.
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Winter break can be a time of joy, rest, peace & family time or it can be a never ending chorus of “I’m bored.” Here are some ideas to fill those empty hours and stop that never ending chorus. Virginia.org, the official tourism web site, is filled with ideas, destinations, mysteries and fun for all ages. 1. If you haven’t yet, you must see all of the Christmas lights. Not just your neighborhood lights (although some of those are pretty awesome), go see the big boys that make up Virginia’s 100 Miles of Lights (Virginia Beach Boardwalk, anyone?), or large displays like the Elks National Home in Bedford or Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna. 2. Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town is a winter wonderland sensation. Stroll through the lights and decorations to get a flavor of each country, literally. Specialty foods and drinks are a highlight, not to mention the seasonal shows and rides. 3. Check out some of Virginia’s notable high-action museums like the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly or the Virginia Air and Space Center in Hampton.
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Tuesday, Jan. 7
The NARFE Assn. NN Chapter 1823 will meet at 1 p.m. at Wicomico Episcopal Church on Route 200. The meeting will begin with a soup & sandwich. You bring a sandwich, soup will be provided. Nancy Siford of the Senior Medicare Patrol will discuss “Medicare Scams.” Current, former and retired Federal employees, spouses and survivor annuitants are invited. For additional information, call (804) 438-8011.
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4. Board a boat in Virginia Beach and try your hand at whale spotting. Both Fin and Humpback whales migrate off the coast of Virginia between late December and mid-March. 5. Virginia’s ski resorts have more than skiing. Plop down on a snowtube and let the good times roll. Or try snowboarding or a trip down a zipline (brr!). When you’re ready for a warm-up, find great restaurants on site, as well as other kid fun centers. 6. Celebrate New Year’s Eve as a family at a fun celebration. There are daytime activities as well as events built with families in mind. They’re called First Night celebrations. See the list below. 7. Have a little lady who’d love some pampering with her mom? Slip off for a girls’ spa day at one of Virginia’s famed destination spas. 8. You might be surprised at the fun exhibits you’ll find in Virginia’s museums. Spend a few hours testing your mental and physical agility at Boost! or browse quite a collection of clothes worn in popular movies at Hollywood Costume at the VMFA. 9. Ice skating is a favorite pastime for some. If this is your thing and you want to share it with the kids, Virginia has quite a few rinks to choose from. Go to the virginia.org website. Look at the events, destinations and ideas for a day trip or vacation for yourself, or your family. Cool Places for Kids lists over 70 kid friendly ideas Family Fun-is divided into regions of Virginia to help you a terrific destination Festivals-lists every kind of festival you can imagine that is held in VA. From the mountains to the beaches to the valleys and there’s more. VA is for everyone.
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