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Bridge: Funds for replacement From page 1 is slated to be spent between fiscal years 2014 and 2019 for initial engineering design work to determine the type of bridge structure and where the bridge’s support piers would be placed in the Potomac River, among other design elements. It will also go toward the purchase of right-of-way needed for a new Nice Bridge on both the Maryland and Virginia sides. The project is not currently funded for construction. But this new funding helps boost the project into its second phase, toward the future construction phase of the major bridge rebuilding project that has been estimated to cost up to $1 billion. The planning phase of the project had begun in 2006 and took six years to complete, with it finalized in fall 2012. MAINTENANCE WORK ALSO FUNDED AND PLANNED ON EXISTING BRIDGE Following the earlier announcement of the initial design
funding this summer, the King George Board of Supervisors had been provided an update on the next phases of the Nice Bridge rebuilding project planned to replace the existing bridge over the Potomac River which opened in December 1940. In addition to the engineering work slated to begin, Supervisors also got news about some maintenance activity that will take place on the existing 73-year-old bridge. Glen Smith, planning manager for the Maryland Transit Authority’s (MDTA) capital planning, and MDTA engineer Will Pines, bridge and tunnel manager had told the King George board that the MDTA had also programmed funding for future maintenance on the existing bridge. $13.2 million has been identified by the MDTA in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 to assist in extending the service life of the existing bridge until the preferred alternate can be constructed. That work is expected to include concrete deck repairs, deck sealing, and rehabilitation of the catwalk.
Dean: Community Care Clinic opens From page 1 has accepted the position of Medical Director. Theresa Gauvin RN further stated that “Dr. Dean comes with a solid reputation for having a warm, bedside manner, and pays attention to detail which for a nurse is very important. Another important fact is his commitment to this community. One of his reasons he stated in the interview was a desire to stay in the area to continue his relationships he has built here, and to support his patients while enjoying the serenity of life here in King George County. We also discussed our mutual vision to provide every patient whether
insured or uninsured quality medical care in the challenging uncertainty that surrounds the future of medical care delivery systems.” For him, Dr. Dean expressed “My motivation for joining the Community Care Clinic is to be a small part of helping to establish and maintain affordable quality health care in King George County that shall endure. I’d like to leave a positive legacy for the generations of the county to depend on proudly for their health care needs.” Dr. Dean and fellow co-workers were just as dismayed as fellow citizens and patients when SA Medical under the ownership of Dana Tate operating as King George Medical Clinic, Gateway Urgent Care and King George Pediatrics suddenly declared
bankruptcy. Employees and patients were given two weeks of notice, but the landlords, Louis Herrink of Harenc Associates, LLC and Shawn Palivoda, of Century 21 were given no notice. Fortunately, after many parents went into panic mode, Dr. Zavelsky, pediatrician made arrangements to purchase the King George Pediatrics practice, and will remain in business. Former patients of the now defunct King George Medical practices can seek assistance in obtaining their records from Dr. Zavelsky’s office or from Theresa Gauvin, RN and Dr. Dean at the 24/7 TLC Community Care Clinic. Please call or drop-in for administrative assistance between 10- 5 daily.
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