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College News Valeri Rose Garrant has completed her Glenville State College student teaching in Physical Education (Pre-K- Adult) and Health (Pre-K-Adult). She completed her student teaching at Flatwoods Elementary School under teacher Tim Huffman, at Braxton County Middle School and at Gilmer County High School under Waylon Kincaid. Janet Bailey was Garrant’s GSC supervisor. Garrant is the daughter of Allen and Victoria Garrant of King George. Garrant graduated in December 2013. She is now eligible to participate in the 140th Glenville State College Commencement Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2014. Corey Fraine of Colonial Beach performed in the Missouri Baptist University’s performance of “Our Town” on Feb. 13-16. Fraine is a senior who is majoring in musical theatre. Jonathan Crook of King George, graduated from LeTourneau University Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Kennedy Jenkins of King George was awarded Dean’s List Honors from Old Dominion University. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the Blue Key Honor Society. Averett University graduated two King George residents: Gary Damont Lane graduated with a master of business administration degree through the University’s Graduate and Professional Studies program and Debra D. Veney graduated with a bachelor of business administration degree through the GPS program. The following students graduated from James Madison University on December 14, 2013: Nichole Dyer of Montross with a BS degree in Writing Rhet & Tech Comm.; Erika Grimm of Colonial Beach with a BS degree in Sport & Rec Management; Emily Cummings of King George with a BS degree in Engineering; Dustin King of Montross with a BS degree in Kinesiology. KGES Library will be hosting a Spring Craft & Vendor Fair along with the Scholastic Book Fair on March 8 from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. VENDORS wanted! For information on becoming a vendor, please contact Sammie Mays at (240) 463-1457 or by email, samefay@aol.com.
KGALERT UPDATE
Join ADF & get free trees! Spring Planting is Near: Join the Arbor Day Fdn. in February and receive 10 Free Blue Spruce trees. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped postpaid between March 1 and May 31, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge. Join at arborday.org/february. Save the Date Friends of the NRA Annual Fundraiser will be held on April 5, at the Fred’brg Elks Lodge, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner, auctions, fun and chance to win firearm, gear & collectibles. Call Ken Kirk at (775) 313-3640 or K2outdoors@yahoo.com.
King George County has launched a new KGALERT system. The new system will offer many new features including improved Verizon Wireless text message delivery. In order to continue to receive alerts you must go to http:// www.kgalert.com click on the Sign Up For Alerts to create a new account. The current KGALERT system will be eventually phased out. During this transition period, alerts will be sent out on both systems. YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR A NEW ACCOUNT TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE KGALERTS. If you are having difficulty you may email slynd@co.kinggeorge.state. va.us or call 540.775.8900. Wanted Vendors & Crafters for March 29 craft fair. Sponsored by KG-Preschool PTA. $15 wall space & $20 for slightly larger space. Contact cmissmouse@aol.com or call (540) 775-4648. Spaces limited. Reserve yours today!
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Thursday, Feb. 20
will be hosting an interactive Readers’ Theatre Production Friday, Feb. 21, from 6-7 p.m. Children ages 3 and up are invited to this event by the Teen Advisory Board. Performance will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. Register online today on the Events page at smoot.org. Zumba For the Heart Join the Fredericksburg Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for a FUN workout at Sport and Health in Stafford, VA. Doors open @ 1:30pm. 2-4 p.m. Feb. 22, 2014 315 Garrisonville Road, Stafford, VA 22554 Email contact for event: Jenniferej@yahoo.com Potomac River Fisheries Comm. to hold open meeting Potomac River fisheries Commission presents “A Water Quality Information Exchange for the Tidal Potomac River.” Scientists and staff from MD and VA will present the most recent water quality information for the tidal portion of the Potomac River, with an opportunity for fishermen and the general public to ask quesitons and share their observations of the river Thursday, Feb. 27 9 a.m.-noon Potomac River Fisheries Commission Bldg. 222 Taylor St. Colonial Beach, VA. Call 800-266-3904 or email prfa@ verizon.net. Immediately following will be the Potomac River oyster/clam Advisory committee at 1:30 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public. Items on the agenda will include, but may not be limited to: an oyster harvest report, update on 2013 fall oyster survey. & to develop recommendations for a management plan for Jones Shore.
Annual Tree Seedling & Rain Barrel Sale
On Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m.Noon, the Tri-County/City Soil & Water Conservation District will be holding their Annual Tree Seedling and Rain Barrel Sale. Species available are Lilac, Crape Myrtle, Eastern Redbud, American Plum, River Birch, Indigobush, Red Osier Dogwood, Eastern White Pine, Serviceberry and Kousa Dogwood. They are also offering 60 gallon rain barrels for purchase. To place an order and reserve for pickup call 540-656-2401 or 6562402. Locations and descriptions can be found on the website at www. tccswcd.org.
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Fancy’s Friends 4-H dog club will be holding a business meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the King George Extension Office. Come check out our plans for this year, there are lots of opportunities to have fun with your dog! KG Historical Society to meet at 6:30 at the Revercomb Bldg. Teresa Roane will discuss role of African Americans in the Confederacy. Public is invited.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Zumba for the Heart sponsored by the F’brg Area Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. 2-4 p.m. at the Sports & Health in Stafford. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost $10. Bird Walk at Belle Isle. Sponsored by the NN Audubon Society and led by Frank Schaff, meet at the horse parking lot at 8 a.m. Call to confirm event (804) 4620084. Loaner binoculars available on site. Yes, YOU can train to be a ham radio operator! If you’ve ever wanted to learn about amateur radio and earn your license, your time has come. The Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club will offer its Spring Technician Class at the Red Cross Facility, 4836 Southpoint Parkway, near the I-95 Exit 126 in Massaponax. The course will begin Thurs. Feb. 27, and will run for nine weeks. Classes will be each Thursday from 7-9 p.m. The final session will be a test for the amateur Technician Class License. The course is FREE and the American Radio Relay League Ham Radio License Manual, the text for the course, will be available to students at cost. Students who pre-register, will find their manual waiting for them at the first class. To register or inquire about the course, send an email to w4shs@ arrl.net. The lead instructor will be Dr. Jack Cavanagh, KB4XF, assisted by other licensed members of the RVARC. The Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club (RVARC) is a service club affiliated with the American Radio Relay League. ARRL is celebrating 100 years of “Advancing the Art and Science of Radio.”
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Thursday, Feb. 27
Come out for an evening with former MLB catcher, Hank Foiles of the Pittsburg Pirates. 7 p.m. Colonial Beach Lodge, 500 Washington Ave. All are welcome. Sponsored by Wakefield Chapter #77, OES and Colonial Beach Lodge #199.
Friday, Feb. 28
Riverboat in Colonial Beach to host a Dinner Dance fundraiser for CBES. Tickets $40 pp. 6 p.m.- midnight. Scheduled to perform, The Hubcaps. (804) 224-7055.
Sat. & Sun. March 1 & 2
25th Annual King George Home & Craft Show. Sponsored by the KG Builders’ Assn. and the Journal, the 2 day show has Free Admission and Free Parking. Ruritans will be serving spaghetti & bbq lunches. There will be something for everyone. Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Held at KGHS, the cafeteria and gym areas will feature local builders, crafters and more. AUXILIARY HITS IT BIG American Legion Aux. Unit 89 has sponsored Red Cross blood drives for many years. On Feb. 4 another drive was held at Post 89. Blood drive chairman Kathy Phillips had no idea that the district Red Cross office had called and set up appointments with donors. People began arriving by the numbers. We thank the local donors who just stopped by to donate and found the building bulging with donors. Patience was the order for the day and most waited their turn. Seventy-two donors walked through the doors at one time or another. Some were able to donate some were deferred. In all right around 50 pints were collected for the King George areathat’s an all time high. Thank you to all of you. One of the features of the auxiliary blood drives is the food that the ladies prepare for the donors. Please stop by on June 10 for the next drive to see what the menu holds for you the donor. KGP&R Updates Last call to get your tickets for the one day trip to the Azalea Festival “International Tattoo Show” $129.00 pp. Sunday, April 27 , 2014 Includes dinner, show, Botanical Gardens & Tram Tour, and bus transportation. Departs from the Citizen Center. Deadline to sign up Feb. 28th
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F’brg Kids Expo The Fredericksburg Kids Expo is a Family Fun Event set for Feb 22-23 at the Fredericksburg Expo Center. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parent Magazine, this family fun event will be at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center on Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23. The Fred’brg Kids Expo will showcase toys and games, sports and fitness, learning devices, safety products, health and nutrition, pediatricians, martial arts, dancing, day cares, schools, horticulture and natural products, activity equipment, camps and more for children of every age. Enjoy an exciting weekend where expecting parents, seasoned moms and dads, grandparents and childcare professionals are guaranteed to discover something new. But, it’s really all about the kids and having FUN—the show will feature activities that even the youngest in the family can enjoy. Check the website for a complete list: more are being added every day!): 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22 and 11a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. Tickets are available online in advance at a discounted rate or at regular price at the door. Adult 7/8; Kids (4 - 12) 2/3; seniors (60+)7; Kids 3 & Under: Free. Go to: www.fredericksburgkidsexpo. com, or call (540) 548-5555.
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Workshop scheduled for Feb. 20 (Thurs) 10 a.m.-2 p.m.- has been CANCELLED. There must be minimum of 10 attendees for the workshops to be held. Register for the Feb. 26 (Wed) from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Medicaid Waivers - presented by DRC (Disability Resource Center) of Fredericksburg) no later than Monday, Feb. 24. Workshop is going to be held at the L.E. Smoot Memorial Library. Please RSVP through the FB page or directly at (202)2640663. Free refreshments for attendees. There is a Parent Resource Center located in the KG Preschool library with many resource materials open to the general public, however, parents can also contact me the POC (Point of Contact) of the PAP with questions, comments, etc. at (202) 264-0663. I hope we can count on volunteers to help with this program. Jennifer Gaston-Smith
February 24, 2014
Thursday, February 20th - 9:00 - Noon Westmoreland Rehab & Healthcare 2400 McKinney Boulevard, Colonial Beach Come in - or - call for an appointment 800-209-2768 All types and styles of Hearing Aids available • • •
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Anyone that may have a hearing problem and all hearing aid users are invited to come in and see Mr. Harrington for free service and consultation.
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