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W&L's Andrea Roane granted a continuance on DWI charges

Batten down the hatches buddy!

The principal of Washington & Lee High School has requested and received a continuance of her Westmoreland County General District Court appearance on charges of drunk driving and use of a handheld device while driving. Andrea Roane, 40, had been scheduled in court to answer the charges on April 28. But Friday, her attorney, Fleet Dillard of Tappahannock, requested a continuance of the case against her, and she was given a new court date of June 24. Roane was charged after the Nissan Altima she was driving skidded off the road during a snowstorm just before midnight on Feb. 12. One of Westmoreland County's highest paid officials, Roane was charged with driving while intoxicated and use of a handheld device while driving. Westmoreland County Commonwealth's Attorney Julia Sichol announced that she had requested a special prosecutor to handle the two charges, and Northumberland Commonwealth's Attorney Jane Wrightson was selected. Wrightson did not oppose Roane's request for a continuance. Roane's car skidded off the road in February at the corner of Templemans Road and Neenah Road near the intersection of Route 3 and Route 202 in Westmoreland County. Sheriff 's officers said Roane was cooperative with officers when they arrived on the scene. Deputy Sheriffs Kim Simon and

Rafael Torres arrested Roane at the scene, and she was taken to the Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw, where she was held overnight before being released on her own recognizance. Because of the message it sends to students and the community, Roane's arrest has caused a stir among parents and officials in Westmoreland County. There were seven high school principals convicted of the charge nationwide last year. All of those school principals were suspended, placed on leave while attending rehabilitation, or terminated. Roane, however, has remained on the job. Roane, a native of Westmoreland County who graduated from W&L in 1993, was named Principal of the high school at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year. Previously, she was Principal of Essex Intermediate School in Tappahannock, where she also served as Assistant Principal for three years. Roane is a graduate of Hampton University and has a Masters Degree from George Washington University. She began her career as a special education teacher in Virginia Beach. In November 2011, Roane was elected to the Westmoreland County School Board, but she resigned her post after just six months to accept the W&L principal's position. —Richard Leggitt

Council moves ahead with $2 million bond On April 10, the Colonial Beach Town Council spent a very productive 10 minutes discussing and voting on agenda items after a 3½hour meeting. The council heard over three hours of public comments, receiving input on what the Town should do with town-owned properties, as well as a large crowd who showed up in support of fully funding the Colonial Beach School System. After the crowd thinned out and public speakers were heard, the council took care of three resolutions with uncharacteristic speed. First up was Resolution 30-14 Funding Commitment for the 2014 Jet Ski Event. The Chamber of Commerce has hosted the event for the last four years, paying the majority of the costs and the Town has kicked in $5,000 each year plus services such as police patrol, portapotties, when needed, and cleanup. Last year, the Town passed Resolution 06-13, authorizing the contract between the Chamber and Upstate Water Promotions, but the resolution did not address the Town’s portion of funding. At the April 10 council meeting, Councilman Pete Bone motioned to table the resolution, which would kick in $5,000 again this year towards the event, until the April budget work session. However, Councilman Jim Chiarello argued that, “The Jet Ski event has been building up a lot of momentum, the after effects of which are really important. What the Chamber does and how it works the network of people and the following

that goes through with the Jet Ski event; we’re broadcast on a number of TV channels all across the country. That is worth its weight in gold. You can’t always equate things to dollars and cents. It’s something that we should do.” Chiarello added, “We don’t invest in tourism, and this is a good way to do that.” The motion passed with a vote of five to one, with Councilwoman Linda Brubaker voting against. Councilwoman Wanda Goforth was unable to attend the meeting. Resolution 31-14 amends the fiscal year 2013-2014 Town budget. The school system received an insurance payment from Vacorp of $100,000 to help with moving expenses and cleanup at the elementary school campus after the fire on Jan. 5. Since all money must flow through the Town’s budget and bank account, the money must be appropriated into the budget by an amendment. It can then be allocated to the School to be used. Resolution 32-14 authorized the Town Manager to continue to seek funding for a bond totaling $2,121,163. The Council has been discussing securing a bond to cover School expenses for the elementary school move, as well as repairs to the high school and campus. A majority of the Council has insisted the School put up unused property as collateral. At the April 9 School Board meeting, the board voted to pass a resolution that would transfer deeds to the large property See Bond, page 5

Wednesday, April 16, 2014 50 Cents

Town Council considers a .25 cent increase in real estate taxes

Leonard Banks

With safety in mind, members of a Westmoreland based softball team attempt to safely secure a player’s catcher’s mask prior to a baseball game during the Westmoreland Little League opening day festivities.

Safety on the minds of students Several citizens, teachers and school staff turned out on Tuesday to speak at the Town Council meeting on April 10 to compel the council to approve funding for the high school repairs. School Superintendent Kathleen Beane announced to the council that the School had a large contingent of parents and staff. Beane said the council’s budget work session scheduled for Tuesday, April 15 would run during spring break. She asked the council to keep that evening’s comments in mind during the public hearing on budget matters when they discuss the School. Many of the speakers focused on maintenance funding to bring the school’s safety features up to date, as well as repairs to doors and windows that pose a safety risk. See safety, page 5

Linda Farneth

During a long budget work session held on April 15 the council wrapped up discussions after almost five hours by discussing the possibility of advertising a 25-cent real estate tax increase. The council has the option to reduce that amount, but by law cannot go higher than advertised. The council recessed the budget work session until April 23 at 10 a.m. to allow for public input and to try to find other funding sources to reduce that amount. The matter will have to be duly advertised, public hearings conducted and an official vote taken before the increase will take effect. The increase is in response to the school needs created by the recent fire and several maintenance issues at the high school. The increase will help to also fund the school which has been hit hard this year with an almost $400,000 revenue shortfall from government sources. The local jurisdiction must pick up the costs or the school system will be forced to cut its budget further. The schools budget is already cut to the max according to school officials and the added expenses of moving the elementary campus to the high school campus along with repairs is putting a strain on the town’s budget. According to Town Finance Director Joan Grant the council had not given the Town Clerk instructions to place the advertisement yet, holding off the official decision to advertise the increase. —Linda Farneth

Veronica Reynolds holds up a poster from her students who are concerned with safety in the school.

School Board agrees to turn over school property

In case you missed it

Linda Farneth

The lunar eclipse, the first of four consecutive lunar eclipses, began around 1 a.m. and lasted well into the morning past 5:30 a.m. The moon turned a bright red between 3:07 a.m. and 4:25 a.m. The total eclipse lasted more than 70 minutes. The eclipse is the first of four “blood moons” which will be visible in North America. The next events will be Oct. 8, April 4, 2015 and Sept. 28, 2015.

At their Regular School Board Meeting, the Colonial Beach School Board voted to pass a resolution that would transfer the deed to the large property at 315 Douglas Ave, currently known as the elementary school campus. The deed resolution will transfer the property to the Town of Colonial Beach on or before September 30, 2014, after all Virginia Code requirements have been met, and with the stipulation that any and all insurance settlements from the elementary school building fire of January 5, 2014 are complete. The resolution is in response to the Colonial Beach Town Council’s demand for collateral in exchange for funding costs associated with the elementary school’s move to the high school campus and

To sell or not to sell? That was not the question Several members of the public turned out to speak at the April 10 Town Council meeting giving their approval or disapproval concerning the sale of town-owned properties. However, after a long meeting, Councilman Pete Bone told the public that that was not the question. The Colonial Beach Town Council solicited “public input” by newspaper advertisement and emails on the issue of “marketing the following town-owned properties: Eleanor

See School, page 5

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May 3rd, 2014

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

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“For God’s Glory and Honor Popes Creek Baptist Church Relay for Life Team will have a Yard/Bake/Craft/Misc Sale at Popes Creek Baptist Church on April 26, 2014 from 8:00 to 1:00 PM to benefit Relay for Life. Rain or Shine. dahlgren umc to present Easter Cantata, “Once Upon a Tree” by Pepper Choplin on Maundy Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Holy Communion will be provided at this service. The choir is directed by Elizabeth Guthrie and accompanied by Pamela Johnson. Child care will be provided. The church is located at 17080 Fourteenth Street in Dahlgren. colonial beach baptist church will celebrate the Easter season: April 17: Maundy Thursday Service – 7:00 p.m. Around the tables in the Fellowship Hall. April 20: EASTER SUNDAYCommunity Easter Sunrise Service – 6:30 a.m. High Tides on the Potomac Contemporary Worship Service – 8:28 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Study—9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship – 11 a.m. The church is located at 10 Garfield Ave. in Colonial Beach. providence umc invites you to Roast Beef sandwich with all the fixings, 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. A benefit for the church’s UMW, a home-made meal platter is just $12. Take outs available. 5417 Stratford Hall Rd., Montross. shiloh baptist church invites you to their Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. followed by breakfast. It will perform its Easter Cantata on April 20 at the 11 a.m. service. Sounds of Praise will perform. Also Grace Notes & Tiny Trebles will sing on this Easter Sunday. Shiloh is located at 13457 Kings Hwy, KG. Visit kgshiloh.org or call (540) 469-4646.

new life ministries to present original Easter drama, “The Bride,” a thrilling story of redemption and love. Wednesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. On Route 205 heading into Col. Beach. (804) 224-8447. potomac baptist church invites you to their 2014 Resurrection Celebrations: April 19 at 10 a.m. Resurrection Egg Hunt April 20 at 7 a.m. Sunrise Service & Breakfast April 20 at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School April 20 at 11 a.m. Resurrection Cantata & Message. All celebrations will be held, rain or shine. Casual dress, and evryone is welcome to attend. (540) 775-3441 or onthpotomac.com for directions. peace lutheran church Please join us to celebrate Easter this Sunday! Sunrise at 6:15am at Dahlgren Wayside and 11 a.m. at Peacefor more info check out website www.peacelutherankgva.org We will have a wooden cross you may add fresh flowers to at both services! Looking forward to a great celebration. He is Risen, He is Risen INDEED! two rivers baptist church *Good Friday Service at 6p.mm, April 18. *Saturday, Apr.19 we will begin at 10 a.m. with our “Beary Fun Fellowship” followed by our annual Easter Egg Hunt - activities for adults & children, a cook-out and the egg hunt for the children! *Sunday morning 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service followed by breakfast prepared by the Baptist Men’s group. Worship Service at 10:30am - the Choir will present the cantata “Jesus Messiah.”

hanover-with-brunswick Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Sat. April 19, at 3 p.m. on Rectory Ln, KG. April 17-Maundy Thursday Service at 6 p.m. at St. John’s. HE/Foot washing/stripping of the altar. April 18-Good Friday Services: -noon at St. John’s: Seven Last Words of Jesus. -3 p.m. at Lamb’s Creek; Stations of the Cross. -6 p.m. at St. John’s: Good Friday Service with Reading of the Passion. April 20-Easter Sunday: -6 a.m. at Friendly Cottage Sunrise Service followed by potluck -10 a.m. at Emmanuel: Easter Service with Flowering of the Cross. Call (540) 775-3635. round hill baptist church 16519 Round Hill Road, King George, VA. Good Friday Service, Apr. 18 7 p.m.; Easter Sunrise Service, Apr. 20 at 10114 Marengo Farm Lane, KG, at 6:15 a.m.; followed by Sunday School for all ages at the church at 9:45; Easter Worship Service following Sunday School at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Questions call the church at (540) 775-5583. montross ministerial assn. Annual Easter Sunrise service, Sunday, Apr. 20 at 6 a.m. near the Westmoreland State Park boat house. In case of rain, service to be held at Pope’s Creek Baptist Church, 9131 Kings Hwy. (540)903-9940. mountain view baptist church Sunrise Service, Sunday, Apr. 20 at 7 a.m. followed by breakfast. Easter Worship service at 11 a.m. 6713 Passapatanzy Dr., KG.

I would like to give my point of view as the 46th year of the assassination of the late, Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. has just passed and his 85th birthday before this. He was and still is one of my greatest heroes. I as a young Army soldier, and had been in Vietnam for almost a month, arriving in March 1968. I was at a temporary barracks in the Danang Vietnam area called China Beach. We were hearing the sounds of bombing, mortars, rockets and shelling during the night that would shake the wooden barracks. This went on at times during the day also. So my fear was great being an unsaved young soldier. So when I heard the news of the killing of Dr. King come around, every black soldier, and I and some white soldiers became as if frozen in time from disbelief. It was as if a dark cloud overtook the fear of war. The danger of war was forgotten about and replaced with sadness. There was also the “fear factor,” of reactions by the “black soldiers,” and how the commanders would handle the news, to keep a handle on everything. Most of the black soldiers gathered in groups to talk about how we would be affected by his death. A lot of black soldiers went into a ritual that was popular among black soldiers, called the “DAP.” God never moved me to take part in this, so I was often labeled as not a brother. This “DAP” went on during my 1st tour in 1968, and my second tour in 1971. I still did not take part in it. Since I became saved, today I still do not see the “DAP being practiced

as it was in Vietnam. The Commander spoke to us as a group about Dr. M.L.King, Jr.’s killing, both black and white soldiers together. There was a lot of anger expressed from black soldiers but we managed to get through it without any trouble. In other parts of Vietnam we heard of some black soldiers doing some rioting. This did not compare to the extent of rioting that we heard of that was going on back home. God used the Free Lance Star of Fredericksburg, VA as a means of keeping us up with what was going on back home, maybe a week or so later. I give God the Glory and Honor for the military soldiers in Vietnam, getting through the assassination of his number one servant, besides Jesus Christ, being taken away from us. Today, as God’s Minister, both Jesus Christ and Dr. Martin Luther King, live in my heart. Jesus Christ died at Calvary for our sin freedom, and Dr. King died for our freedom as a race of people to be equal to our white race. May God allow us to continue to honor God through his son Jesus Christ, and his other servant, Dr. King, Jr. Both worked here on this earth for us, and we have faith that they are in heaven telling God of our good works. Minister Lester Truman Johnson Vietnam Disabled Veteran 1968 & 1971 tours, U.S. Army

Christians Be Strong for the Lord Jesus Statics say 77-80% of Americans claim to be Christians, followers of Jesus Christ. If this is true where is the outcry from Christians when Jesus was removed from our schools, government and state property? In society the name of Jesus is just a curse word, Lord God please forgive us for not speaking out against the belittling and mocking of Your Holy Name. In the Bible answers are found as to why Christianity is being removed and America is falling apart. “Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have separated you from you God; and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear. For your hands are defiled with blood and your fingers with iniquity, your lips have spoken lies, your tongue has muttered perversity.” Isaiah 59:1-3 The only answer to our collapse is to humbly come before God, repent of our sins and turn from evil. Then and only then will we have our sins forgiven and our land healed. Dale Taylor Spotsylvania, VA Psalm 55:14 We who had sweet fellowship together, walked in the house of God in the throng.

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Our Doors are Open -Worship With Us Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist

8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218

Pastor Michael Reaves fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org Worship Services 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

(540) 775-7247

17080 14th Street, Dahlgren Contemporary Service - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Traditional Service - 11 a.m. Nursery open 9:15a.m.-12:15p.m.

Pastor Ed Johnson

email - office@dahlgrenumc.org web site - www.dahlgrenumc.org Phone: 663-2230

Good Hope Baptist Church

17223 Good Hope Rd. - corner Rt. 218E & 619 phone: 540-775-9487 fax: 540-775-0600 www.goodhopeministries.org

• Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. • Worship - 11:00 a.m. • Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) 7:30 p.m. • 5th Sundays - Union & Nursing Home Worship “Building the Church & Reaching the World for Christ”

7748 Leedstown Rd., Oak Grove, VA 22443 (804) 224-0418 • www.lzbcva.org

Shiloh Baptist Church Reaching, Building, Serving

Sunday Activities Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship Service, 11:00 a.m. AWANA, 4:00 p.m. Youth Group, 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Nights Rev. Mike and Earlene Jessee Family Night Dinner, 5:30 Youth Study; Children’s Missions & Music, 6:00 facebook@kgshiloh Choir Practice, 7:15 13457 Kings Hwy. 540-469-4646 • www.kgshiloh.org

Oak Grove Baptist Church

Randall Snipes, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.& 11 Awana-Sundays-6 p.m. Bible Study-Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. 8096 Leedstown Rd. Colonial Beach, VA

804-224-9695

Colonial Beach United Methodist Church Pastor Rev. Yunho Eo

9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Informal Hymn Singing 11 a.m. Worship & Children’s Sunday School Food Pantry open Thursdays at 10 a.m. Op Shop Open M-F 9 a.m.-noon (Thurs. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) 1 Washington Avenue PO Box 189 Colonial Beach, VA 22443 (804) 224-7030

Macedonia Baptist Church

Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another— and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (NIV)

(Psalm 34:3)

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Prayer & Bible Study: (Wed.) 7 p.m. Holy Communion on 4th Sundays Rev. Fred Sales, Interim Pastor

www.cbumc.org

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church Corner of Lossing and Boundary, Colonial Beach

Traditional Anglican Worship 1928 Book of Common Prayer 1940 Hymnal

Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Mark Mullaney

Sunday- Holy Communion 11 a.m. Meeting at Grant Church in Lerty, VA

804-493-7407

Two Rivers Baptist Church

Sunday Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 p.m. (español)

Little Ark Baptist Church “Building God’s Kingdom On Earth”

Meeting at their new church

Intersection of Rokeby and Kings Hwy. (Rt. 3) Sunday School ..............9:30 a.m. Worship........................10:30 a.m. COME VISIT US • ALL ARE WELCOME

Rev. Peyton Wiltshire For Information call 540710-3831

Round Hill Baptist Church Worship & Service Morning Worship ~ 8:30 a.m. Sunday School ~ 9:45 a.m. Morning/Children's Worship ~ 11 a.m. Wed. - Bible Study ~ 6:00 p.m.

We invite you to gather together with us! Sunday School - 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor Earl T. Howerton Jr.

1081 Macedonia Ln., Colonial Beach, VA (804) 224-1500 "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His Name together."

Holy Redeemer Anglican Church

16519 Round Hill Rd., King George, VA Pastor Ted A. James • 540-775-5583

"Pastor Larry" M. Robinson Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. Sunday School - 9 a.m. (New Testament Church Study) Wednesday Night Prayer & Bible Study 6 p.m. 15681 Owens Dr. in Dahlgren, VA Church Phone: (540) 663-2831

Hanover-with-Brunswick Episcopal Parish

Where all are welcome.

Phone: 540-775-3635

Emmanuel, Port Conway (Rt. 301) 3rd & 5th Sundays

For more information, visit our website at:

www.hanover-with-brunswick.com

Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Rev. Irving Woolfolk, Jr.

"A Church where everybody is somebody!"

Tabernacle Baptist Church Services Early Worship - 8 a.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. AM Worship - 11 a.m. PM Worship - 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study - 7 p.m. AWANA Teens - Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Clubbers - Fridays 6:30 p.m. Dr. Sherman Davis, Senior Pastor 540-775-7188 www.tbckg.org 10640 Kings Hwy - 1 mi. west of 301

Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443 saintselizabethandanthony.org

• 804-224-7221

Trinity United Methodist Church

9425 Kings Hwy., King George www.trinitykg.org

Contemporary Service ~ 8:30 a.m. Sunday School ~ 9:30 p.m. Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. (540) 775-4501 Rev. Susan Reaves

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH (804) 443-4168

Confession: Sat. following 8:00 a.m. Mass & at 4:30 p.m. Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass

Sunday Services:

The Rev. St. John's, 9403 Kings Hwy. Diane Carroll 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays Rector

You're invited to worship with

3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436

Daily Mass: Mon. - Sat. 8:00 a.m. Adoration precedes each morning Mass

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. (Sunday)

Corner of Millbank & St. Anthony’s Rd., King George

Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Nursery Provided Seeking to know the grace of God and to make it known to others.

Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Rev. Mark Mullaney

Dave Bentz, Pastor Jason Schubert, Associate Pastor 13114 Kildee Farm Road King George, VA 22485 (off 301 and Blue Jay Meadow Drive)

Ph. (540) 775-9990 • email: info@gracekg.com web site www.gracekg.com

Sat. 7:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday Masses: Sun. 8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m 12:45 p.m. Tridentine Mass

A church where the Full Gospel is Preached, Taught and Lived

First Baptist Church Ambar

9469 Caledon Rd., King George, VA22485 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Pastor &

Pastor Wm.Frye T. Frye Mrs.

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THE KING GEORGE CHURCH OF CHRIST INVITES YOU TO MEET WITH US

EACH SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS: 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICES: 10:30 A.M.

LOCATION: AMERICAN LEGION POST 89 (AT THE INTERSECTION OF RT 206 AND RT 610)

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

LOCATION: AT A MEMBER’S HOME PLEASE CONTACT US AT OUR E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR THE LOCATION

All are Welcome!

Confession: Wed. 7:30 p.m. Sat. after 9:00 a.m. Mass & at 6:30 p.m. Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass

A New Testament church “... All the churches of Christ greet you.”

Pastor: Dennis L. Newton

Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443

Potomac Baptist Church

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Age Graded Bible Study: 9:45 a.m. (540) 775-7006

www.onthepotomac.com

saintselizabethandanthony.org

8103 Comorn Rd. (Rt. 609) King George

• 804-224-7221

EACH WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR BIBLE STUDY

Romans 16:16

contact_us@kinggeorgecofchrist.org http://www.kinggeorgecofchrist.org P.O.Box 756 King George, VA 22485

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The Museum at Colonial Beach to open for 2014 season

Visit their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watermansâ&#x20AC;? room and view the video describing the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oyster Warâ&#x20AC;?. The main gallery will feature the Native American exhibit installed last fall with the addition of several local artifacts. A program featuring local Native American tribes is in the planning stages. A new exhibit planned for early summer will feature photographs and memorabilia from the old Colonial Beach High School. Also planned is the addition of several new plants, native to the Northern Neck, in the garden area.

Caroline Library, Inc. hosts traveling panel exhibition on VA Women in History-2014

2014 VA Boys State attendees selected American Legion Post 89 is pleased announce the following as being selected to attend VA Boys State 2014 in June at Radford University. Eligibility is limited to outstanding young men of the Junior Class who possess and demonstrate leadership, character and honesty. Selected to attend are: Killian Wisslead, Daniel Grigg, and Isidro Pride, Jr. Nathanial Lydick and Jarod Watson were selected a Alternates. Sponsored by the American Legion, Boys State is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students. Participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.

Christine Herter Kendall (Bath County), artist and patron of the arts. Nominated by Lee Elliott and Michael Wildasin, Garth Newel Music Center, Warm Springs; Mildred Delores Jeter Loving (Caroline County), principal in a 1967 civil rights turning point; Elizabeth Ashburn Duke (Virginia Beach), banker. Recipient of VABPW Foundation Business Leadership Award; Deborah A. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Debbieâ&#x20AC;? Ryan (Albemarle County), basketball coach and cancer treatment advocate; Stoner Winslett (Richmond), artistic director and choreographer.

SA Medical records available for pickup The operator of the former King George Medical Center has records that patients had requested but not picked up. If you have requested records and not received them or retrieved them, the Community Care Clinic can help. Come by the Clinic at 11131 Journal Parkway in King George and fill out the forms. The Clinic will pick up your records for you. It is important that you get your records because the order winding down the practice after the bankruptcy of King George Medical Center provides that the records can be destroyed after a year. This affects patients of the offices in Dahlgren and King George as well as patients of practices that were previously part of King George Medical.

Local residents will have plenty of choices when they choose which charities to support in The Community Give on Tues., May 6. A whopping 114 nonprofits have registered to participate in the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first 24-hour multicharity online fundraiser. The Community Fdn. of the Rapp. River Region, anticipates that participating charities will raise thousands of dollars on May 6 during the online fundraiser which begins at midnight and ends at 11:59 p.m. All donations must be made online at www.thecommunitygive.org. All donors will receive an immediate thank you and a receipt for 100% of their donation. Gifts will be maximized through cash prizes to participants. Every participating area nonprofit will be eligible for incentive prizes totalling $100,000 from The Community Fdn. and its sponsors. Examples include: A $10,000 grand prize to the nonprofit with the highest amount of giving overall. Five â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Place Like Homeâ&#x20AC;? prizes of $5,000 to the nonprofit with the highest number of unique donors from Caroline, Fredericksburg, Stafford, etc. Also, $1,000 each hour will be awarded at random to participating nonprofits! Below is a partial list of the registered nonprofits from the KG area: Blue Star Mothers - Fredericksburg; Bluemont Concert Series; Boy Scouts of America, NCAC; Brain Injury Assn. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Westwood Clubhouse; Dahlgren Heritage Foundation; disAbility Resource Center; Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (DRHT); Friends of the Rappahannock; Greater Fâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;brg Habitat for Humanity; Hospice Support Care - MWHC Bereavement; KG Animal Rescue League; Love Thy Neighbor ~ Community Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen; Make-AWish Fdn. of Greater VA; Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging; Rappahannock Area Community Services Board; Special Olympics VA; Thurman Brisben Homeless Shelter; YMCA - Rappahannock Area YMCA. Find the rest of the nonprofits & make your donation at www. thecommunitygive.org Tuesday May 6. 24 hours to raise the $$$$$$

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KG County Historical Society will meet in the Revercomb Bldg at 6 :30 p.m. Richard Compton local craftsman & artist will present handmade furniture. Public is invited. Northumberland Democrats to meet at 6 p.m. at the public library in Heathsville. Special guest speaker, Carolyn Jett, genealogist and historian. All are welcome to attend.

Sat. April 19

STEM event at Dahlgren Heritage Museum. Noon-4 p.m. Sign ups required. Cost is free for Museum members, donation requested from non-members. Go to dahlgrenmuseum.org to sign up.

Sun. April 20

The Inn at Stratford Hall Easter Brunch. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $25 adult, $12 ages 6-12. Bring in bulletin from your church and SH will donate $1 to that church. (804) 4931966 or lbrooks@stratfordhall.org to place reservations.

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FRI. APRIL 18: 6th Annual Golf 4 Wesley Tournament. Cameron Hill Golf Links, KG. Registration deadline April 11. Cost $75 per golfer over 18 and $50 for players 7-18. Includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart, lunch and door prizes and awards. For info & to register, go to Golf4Wesley@yahoo.com SAT. APRIL 26: Cake walk at KG Family YMCA. From 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Need home made decorative cakes donated. Vie for title â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best looking Cake.â&#x20AC;? For information contact Ana (540) 775-6298 or email her at anaruiz108@hotmail.com.

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The case of the purple squirrel Squirrels. They are just about my favorite outdoor creature, and almost every spring I like to write about them. I am fond of a lot of other animals, but squirrels with their amazing acrobatics, their ability to find things, get into things, and most of the time, get out of things, is remarkable. However, it’s that ability to get into things David S. Kerr that occasionally causes them trouble. Take an incident in Fort Wayne, Indiana last week. A squirrel got into the electrical system of a community center and managed to short out the heating and cooling system. Fort Wayne now has a bill for $300 thousand. I doubt their city council is feeling all that warm and cuddly about my cute little friends, but fortunately, this column doesn’t run in Fort Wayne. Here in Virginia, we’re used to

what’s called the Eastern Gray Squirrel. For most of us, they’re the only squirrel we’ve ever seen. There are some variations, however. As close as Fairfax County, there are black squirrels that are descended from Canadian squirrels released in Washington D.C. by the Smithsonian Institution in 1909. They’re moving south, but at their current pace, they probably won’t reach Fredericksburg or the Northern Neck until the early part of the next century. They’re not in a hurry. However, I have to admit, that I am so fond of their coloring that I’ve thought about catching one up North and releasing him closer to where I live. But, that probably wouldn’t be fair, and besides, there are enough factors disrupting the balance of nature as it is. In addition to gray and black squirrels, there also red squirrels, but they all appear natural in their natural coloration. But, have you ever seen a purple squirrel? Most likely not. And no, I don’t mean the substanceinduced purple squirrel you saw on spring break in 1969. You know, that trip to Clearwater Beach in the VW

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Dr. Lorey’s brisk response to David Kerr’s ponderings about climate change ended with, “(l)earn some science before you jump on the Global Warming Bandwagon.” What science does he mean? Climatology? Statstics? Probablity? Lorey’s Phd is not one of the above relevant disciplines. He also asks where Kerr got the info about the dire changes we can expect while simultaneously agreeing that, yes, the earth is warming. After scientists began reporting suspicions about changing climate, a gradual heating of our planet in the 1970’s, our government began supporting climate research in 1990 and now has 12 agencies working on various aspects of the threat. A simple Google search reveals massive amounts of data and thousands of reports and articles articulating the changes, their causes and the probable results of those changes. Kerr has, quite obviously, availed himself of such sources. Remaining ignorant in light of all that data is a choice. Science demands that cherished beliefs be discarded when evidence proves them to be wrong. He also implies that climatologists are cooking the data, conforming to the desired results. Fame and fortune in science comes from disproving accepted science. All attempts thus far have only further emphasized the human contribution to climate change and to support Dr. Mann’s hockey graph. Probability, a mathematical science, now shows humans as the primary cause at 95%, a stunning number. The question is no longer why it’s happening, but what can we do to stop or slow it down? Never before in the history of our planet has climate changed so rapidly. We are already in a period of extinction, one of the most severe in eons. The last time our planet was this warm and with this much CO2 in the atmosphere was at the end of the Permian Age, 290 million years ago. That one took thousands of years for the increase that humans have caused in 200-300 years. The result of that was the extinction of 97% of the life on earth. We, as humans, are subject to the same impact as were the creatures of the Permian Age. Climate change is the most profound challenge we have faced - our own possible extinction. Yet Dr. Lorey encourages us to ‘follow the money’, a fallacious argument since research scientists at top universities make a pittance compared to coaches. The largest amounts of money are being spent by climate deniers who have a lot to lose - the purveyors of fossil fuels. I suggest, instead, that Dr. Lorey follow the science to the truth. Marci Shaver King George

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Dear Editor: I’m writing this in the hopes of garnering support for the residents of Bayberry Estates in King George County to the seemingly unreasonable activities of the Board of Supervisors (BoS). We, in the Bayberry Estates subdivision within King George (Facebook: BayberryAgainstRezoning), reached out to the King George BoS this past week to have an open dialogue on our current dilemma, but they refused!!! Mr. Grzeika only stated that when the issue is on the agenda he would make his position known. Mr. Sisson stated that he is still “thinking” about how both sides can be appeased. We have to wonder if Mr. Sisson and Mr. Grzeika think they have the power to decide what is best for the residents of Bayberry WITHOUT listening to our concerns. They work for the citizens of KG County, not the other way around. The rezoning of this piece of property owned by Walnut Hill LLC, and the blatant disregard by some of the Board of Supervisors in keeping the best interest of the residents in mind (counter to 2007 campaigning by Mr. Sisson and Grzeika) is nothing more than a hollow promise. Mr. Sisson, Howard, and Grzeika have insinuated that a compromise between the residents of Bayberry and the Land Developer Walnut Hill LLC, represented by its operating manager Mr. Jarrell, is in the best interest of the county. But, in truth, the rezoning only benefits Mr. Jarrell and Walnut Hill LLC, with the Bayberry residents left dealing with the ramifications of the rezoning decision; no site or development plan was submitted by Walnut Hill LLC. The property in question only represents a small fraction of the commercial land already available up and down the Rt. 301 corridor in King George. Mr. Jarrell has NO vested interest in the county other than making as much profit as possible and moving on, leaving the residents to deal with the aftermath. Most of the proffers that accompany this rezoning request only apply IF VDOT approves. If VDOT doesn’t approve, then the new landowner will be under NO obligation to comply with stated proffers. Mr. Jarrell has steadfastly refused to sell the aforementioned property to anyone until it’s rezoned so he can

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bus with the flowers on it. But, I am not kidding. There have been some genuine sightings of purple squirrels. And this isn’t just some odd shade of gray; these squirrels are purple. Authorities considered the first purple squirrel sightings to be fakes, but there have been enough reports, including one in England, for naturalists to speculate that some kind of chemical pollution, bromides perhaps, might be causing the change in their coloration. It’s not natural, probably not healthy, but the squirrels appeared in good shape at least, and the hope is that these are isolated occurrences. It’s a mystery, and don’t be surprised if you see more reports about purple squirrels. On a less bizarre note, another type of squirrel with remarkable coloring has recently gotten some notice because it only exists only on a few thousand acres on the south rim of the Grand Canyon. Its natural habitat is the Ponderosa Pines that grow in the area, and apparently the species hasn’t moved beyond that very small area. They have dark coloring, and this is the part that’s unique; with

bright white tails. They’re a sight, and fortunately, they’re under the federal government’s protection. For some people squirrels are a nuisance. I have a policy of feeding both the squirrels and birds. That way, everybody is happy. But for bird lovers, squirrels are generally not welcome, and birders are always on the lookout for squirrel-proof birdfeeders. It’s kind of a passion. One I found relies on a remotely controlled electrical “zapper.” This gadget requires a lot of vigilance, and when a squirrel makes his move to steal some bird food, you can give him a zap through the electrified mesh. The ad (and I’m not making this up) said it was great for retirees. Just sit back in the old easy chair and click on the old squirrel zapper. As a recent retiree, I rather resented that comment; I do have better things to do than sit around and zap squirrels, so I think I will pass on that new product. But, disturbingly, I do know some people who just might enjoy it. —Reach David Kerr at kerr@journalpress.com

maximize his profits. The property is currently for sale pending rezoning for $995,000. We, the Bayberry residents, are starting to wonder if the deliberation of this request by the BoS, borders on unethical and immoral, as the request by Walnut Hill LLC goes against the very comprehensive plan the BoS approved, is counter to residents’ wishes and, only benefits the landowner. The BoS have used the comprehensive plan as the basis of their decision to review the rezoning request from Walnut Hill LLC. But according to that comprehensive plan, the property in question is zoned A-2; Walnut Hill LLC knew that when they purchased the property. Rezoning is NOT a right!! For King George County residents, please express your concerns to your district representative! Thank you for your time, Faron Kendle King George

ness or crime. Walnut Hill is NOT developing this land, they’re only interested in selling it. If they wanted commercial land, they could have purchased across the street, which is not next to anyone’s home. I don’t understand why this issue even merits a rebuttal. This is not bringing in business to the county, this is only benefiting one person, while destroying our quality of life and property values. The residents are only interested in that land staying zoned A2 as it currently is. Walnut Hill does not have the right to rezone their property, I do not have the right to rezone my property. Rezoning is not a right. Sincerely, Maura Martinez, MLIS King George

Dear Editor: I implore each of you to consider the Bayberry Rezoning from the eyes of the residents. There is no doubt in my mind that none of you or your spouses would want to live that close to a large business. No one wants their children raised in that environment. We purchased our home in one of the oldest subdivisions in King George because it’s an established, peaceful neighborhood and putting 10 acres of commercial land would bring an increase in crime to the Dahlgren area that already has a 30% increase according to Sheriff Dempsey. I don’t want my children to be raised that close to a large busi-

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humble opinion) How ignorant and a waste of money and resources is the current construction (uh, destruction) at the intersection at Owens? Irresponsible even. Too many wrecks in the county that close roads & block intersections. Not sure if it’s driver error, vehicle failure or road failure. You know, bad intersections. I wonder what the count will be at Owens with new & improved intersection. Be careful out there.

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Sell: Selling town property from page 1 Mobile Home Park and Boardwalk properties.” Every member of the public who spoke at the meeting interpreted the council’s request as a question, “To sell, or not to sell?” The majority of citizens who spoke on the matter of what to do with town-owned properties had their individual ideas of what should be done with them. What could be considered a count revealed that the majority of the speakers were for selling both Eleanor Park and the Boardwalk properties. Only three said they wanted to wait on selling the park. Among those three was Robin Schick. Planning Commission Vice Chair Robin Schick updated the council on Commission recommendations and public hearings held on the matter of what to do with the properties. Schick said, “The ‘sell, or not to sell’ issue of town property is a broad one and raises about a million and one other questions with it. I think the first point to make is that it is unfair to ask the public to weigh in on an issue that you have not fully informed them of,” adding that aside from not really knowing which properties along the Boardwalk are in question, it is unfair to lump them together. “A commercially-zoned area really should NOT be compared to

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The Colonial Beach Town Council spent the majority of their 3½-hour meeting listening to the public. Public comments were split between what to do with town-owned property and fully funding the school system. After a long evening, the council made quick work of agenda items.

Bond: School funding from page 1 at 315 Douglas Ave, currently known as the elementary school campus. In response to the School’s resolution, the Council passed Resolution 32-14 the following evening. This resolution authorizes the Town Manager to continue the process started with VML-VaCo Finance in the fall of 2013, to secure the funding needed to meet the school improvement project’s needs and the Town’s capital investment needs. Previously, the Town’s side of the funding needs had not been fully

identified. The School Board has identified improvements of $1,124,763, and the Town has identified facilities and capital needs in the amount of $996,400, for a total loan amount of $2,121,163. Town Manager Val Foulds is expected to brief the remaining members at a budget meeting on Tuesday, beginning at 10 a.m. The resolution passed with no discussion and a unanimous vote among the six council members present. —Linda Farneth

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or blanketed with public opinion of a residential property. It’s confusing and misleading,” she said. Furthermore, Schick told Council that they should provide the information available as to why to sell, or not to sell before public comment, so that the pros and cons could be weighed with value by everyone. Schick decided to focus on the subject of Eleanor Park rather than the Boardwalk properties since the planning commission has explored many options for the park at the request of Council. Schick said, “I’d like to point out that the Planning Commission was asked by Council to review, receive comment on, and analyze the possible sale of Eleanor Park real estate. However, it has not been asked to review the sale of any Boardwalk property as of lately. I would like to recommend to Council to communicate and utilize your very well-educated Planning Commission to review this issue and make a formal recommendation for your benefit.” Leaving out many personal feelings and fears, Schick said, “There are some questions to be answered: Why, How, and When? These are the basics and need examination before you can ask for decisions to sell any public property. Schick said the reason of why to sell is obviously a financial need, but she questioned how the

Town got to this point. She related selling properties to solve financial problems with putting a band-aid on an old wound and fears that when the band-aid is removed, the wound will still be bleeding. “It will not fix the damage done or be a lifelong solution, but merely stop the bleeding for a bit.” Schick asked the council, “And when the time comes that this bandaid has fallen off, and the bleeding is still there, then what are the options? Loans? Grants?” Schick told the council that selling off property would only decrease assets. She suggested taking the advise of the planning commission to seek out public-private partnerships which would allow the Town to keep the property as an asset and still develop it. “The Town can make this property asset work for you and will have more control over what and how it gets developed so that it can fit into our community, our Comprehensive Plan and our Economic Development goals.” Schick also suggested developing an incentive program to increase the tax value of “the 90 properties that are currently for sale in town limits.” She sites Zillow as the source of her numbers. To the issue of selling now, Schick said, “Sell it now! Because we need the money NOW! That’s the bandaid speaking.” Part of the planning commission’s recommendation for Eleanor Park was to hold on to the property and reassess it in five years in order to wait for the economy to increase the

Safety: School maintenance a safety matter

Tom & Sharon Franklin of Menomonie, Wisconsin, proudly announce the birth of their first grandchild.

from page 1 Lisa Perky has been a teacher with Colonial Beach Schools for nine years. Perky discussed the issues the high school has with safety due to maintenance issues. She told the council, “It isn’t a question of if we should make the improvements; it’s how we make the improvements.” Jennifer Hoss also spoke about safety, “This town’s best hope is a well-funded school which will protect our students’ safety, future and the future of this town.” Both women discussed inadequacies in safety through maintenance problems at the School. Robin Baker, who is an alumni student and now a parent of a student in elementary school, said she had a great experience here. “Colonial Beach was the reason I went on to college. I chose Colonial Beach for my child. My concern is for the educations of these children; they are our future educators, doctors and lawyers. They are going to be here when you guys are long gone, so when you consider the fate of

Their daughter Morgan and son-in-law TJ Maglio are the blessed parents of Vincent Thomas Maglio, born February 23, 2014. Tom is a 1963 graduate of KGHS, and son of the late Grace and Eddie Franklin of Dahlgren.

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the school, keep in mind that these children are relying upon you.” John Mitchem is a new teacher who said he has been here for a year. He said he was shocked to see 17 new teachers during orientation. Mitchem said that it is about 35% of the School’s staff. State average is 15% new teachers. The School had to replace four more teachers throughout the year. Mitchem said, “I am asked weekly if I am returning next year.” He said this affects trust with the students. Mitchem blames the low teacher salaries in Colonial Beach for the high turnover. The most heartwarming and compelling comments came from Veronica Reynolds, who has been a teacher at Colonial Beach for 16 years. Reynolds said she was not going to speak, but a student’s class assignment compelled her to. Reynolds gave her 11th grade class a poem to read. The poem is by Paul Whitman. In the poem, the speaker becomes different heroes; a skipper who saves a flailing ship, a mother who was executed for witchcraft and a fireman who was

mortally wounded on a job. The students are asked to make their own extension becoming a modern-day hero in their portion of the poem. Students submitted doctors, police officers and a teacher. Feeling moved, Reynolds’ heart was touched. Then she took a second look and what it said: “I am the teacher, protecting the students I watch over. The silence, disturbed by the click of the door handle. I throw myself forward, into the line of fire, to disarm the assailant. My classroom, my domain, is safe, but I am not.” Reynolds implored the council to approve the money to repair and update the high school for not only for the safety of the kids, but for their peace of mind. She said, “Clearly, security is on the mind of our students.” That evening, the council passed a resolution giving the Town Manager approval to seek funding for the School’s funding requests for the elementary school move and repairs to the high school. —Linda Farneth

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School: Turn over property from page 1 repairs needed at the high school, including replacement of football field lights, which due to age, are becoming a safety hazard. In response to the School’s resolution, the Council passed resolution 32-14 at the town council meeting the following evening. This resolution authorizes the Town Manager to continue the process started with VMLVaCo Finance in the fall of 2013, to secure the funding needed to meet the school improvement project’s needs and the Town’s capital investment needs. The School Board has identified improvements of $1,124,763, and the Town has identified facilities and capital needs in the amount of $996,400, for a total loan amount of $2,121,163. The breakdown of the Town’s capital needs has not been presented to all council members for approval. Town Manager Val Foulds is expected to brief the remaining members at a budget meeting on Tuesday, beginning at 10 a.m. The school system has submitted an insurance claim from Vacorp Insurance Company for the January 5 fire that gutted the two-story brick building on the elementary campus, creating a collapse zone for the surrounding buildings. Money from insurance claims not been directly mentioned in the latest council resolutions or other documents, but recent discussions have posed several ideas concerning how the insurance money will be spent. Recent suggestions include paying off the bond with the proceeds, using the money to fund a new school and combining these two ideas. However, until a vote is taken and recorded in a resolution, these all remain only suggestions. —Linda Farneth

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Clara Brabo shakes hands with Congressman Rob Wittman at Ruby Brabo’s town meeting Monday evening. Clara provided an overview of the DECA at KGHS Chapter Public Relations project and an update on the students’ successes at the state competition. She explained that there are now 30 students who are moving on to participate at the International competition level. The students will travel to Atlanta May 2-5 and are still fundraising. Donations are appreciated and can be dropped off at the high school office addressed to the attention of Dee Strauss. Audience members at the town hall donated a total of $230 towards the students trip.

Red Cross celebrated volunteers during Nat’l Vol. Week Nearly 400,000 volunteers serve the organization, accounting for 90 percent of the Red Cross workforce. During National Volunteer Week, April 6 - 12, the American Red Cross celebrated the extraordinary contributions of its hundreds of thousands of volunteers who deliver Red Cross services 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. River Counties & Northumberland Chapters of the American Red Cross thank our dedicated Volunteers whose commitment helps so many residents in our communities. If you know a volunteer or see someone wearing a Red Cross shirt or disaster vest, please take the time to thank them for all they do every day in our communities. Nearly 400,000 volunteers serve the organization, accounting for 90

percent of the Red Cross workforce. “Our volunteers deliver every aspect of our mission, from responding to house fires in the middle of the night, to teaching life-saving FirstAid and CPR, to supporting blood drives,” said Jim Starr, Vice President of Volunteer Management for the Red Cross. “They are the essence of the Red Cross and we are grateful for their generous spirit and service to others.” On average, the Red Cross has about 14 volunteers for every one employee. This extraordinary donation of time and talent is further evidence of the tremendous value and impact volunteers hold for nonprofits such as the Red Cross. With the support of its volunteers, the Red Cross turns compassion into

action. In fiscal year 2013, Red Cross volunteers helped respond to nearly 70,000 disasters; trained more than 6.5 million people in Red Cross lifesaving skills; collected approximately 5.7 million units of blood from roughly 3.3 million volunteer blood donors; provided nearly 400,000 services to military members, veterans and their families; and reconnected nearly 1,000 families separated by war or disaster around the world. The Red Cross invites the public to be a part of the lifesaving work it does and to sign up to volunteer and to donate blood. The Red Cross needs diverse volunteers of all ages and skill levels. People can go to redcross.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities and how to submit a volunteer

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Volunteers seek to encourage and lift-up the unfortunate King George — Palm Sunday, April 13 was an uplifting day for the nearly 100 people who converged at the King George Citizens Center for a festive afternoon of inspiration, good food and recognition of the contributions by Helen Lehr of Descending Dove Christian Center to the growth of Love Thy Neighbor (LTN.) A Children’s Corner with crafts including Easter basket making was provided by Amanda Miller, and her Brownie Troop Chris Buck of Love Thy Neighbor and Arlene Jacovelli, president of 24/7 TLC.

#648. The inspirational music was provided by Gordon and Barbara McDonald, with beautifully decorated tables featuring floral arrangements by Jeanne Marie Rehanek, of “Consider the Lilies” floral design. Arlene Jacovelli, 24/7 TLC President, spoke about the medical services that are available at the Community Care Clinic, and shared encouraging stories from her own life about overcoming the varied medical disasters that had previously derailed her and her family’s life, stating that “you can’t fall off the floor” and a George Elliot quote that “It is never too late to be what you might

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every month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., funded by tax deductible donations which provides nourishing groceries either donated or purchased, along with fresh produce coordinated by Jane Van Valzah from King George Farmers’ Market participants. The format is fun, with music, a delicious hot meal, prizes and inspirational speakers and resources. All members of the LTN team are volunteers. If you would like to volunteer or donate please call Chris Buck at (540) 220- 6234 or e-mail Love Thy Neighbor at kglovethyneighbor@gmail.com.

Cracking egg myths in time for Easter Easter eggs are a centerpiece of many family traditions come Easter Sunday. Easter eggs symbolize fertility and rebirth to some, but many people associate Easter eggs with youngsters scouring the yard in search of treasure. Whether Easter eggs are associated with secular or religious beliefs, these colorful staples of Easter Sunday are an integral part of springtime holiday decor and celebrations. Certain misconceptions about Easter eggs have developed over time, and the following are some of the more common myths about Easter eggs that have made the rounds.

Fact: Whether dyed eggs are safe or not depends on the type of dye used. Many kits use vegetable-based dyes that are food-safe. These same pigments are used in traditional food coloring. Even if the dye has penetrated beneath the shell, it should still be safe for consumption. Kits for blown-out eggs may use dyes that are not food-safe. Also, people who are allergic to certain food dyes might want to avoid eating dyed eggs.

Myth: Easter eggs are safe to eat after your egg hunt is over. Fact: Hard-boiled eggs generally remain safe to eat at room temperature for about two hours. If the temperature outside or indoors is very warm, the eggs should be eaten within one hour. People risk food-borne illnesses if they consume Easter eggs that have been left out for several hours or overnight. It is better to dispose of colored eggs after the annual egg hunt or at least keep hard-boiled eggs refrigerated until the hunt begins.

Myth: Pastel-colored eggs have long-rooted religious significance. Fact: An Easter egg hunt is a tradition that originated with pagan spring festivals. But like many pagan practices, Easter egg hunting was eventually adopted by Christians and assigned religious significance. In the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ shed on the cross. The hard shell of the egg symbolizes the sealed Tomb of Christ for many. In A.D. 1610 under Pope Paul V, the Christian Church officially adopted the Easter egg custom that the eggs symbolize the resurrection.

Myth: It is unsafe to eat all dyed Easter eggs.

Myth: An Easter egg roll is an American tradition.

Fact: In Germany, England and other countries, children traditionally rolled eggs down hillsides at Easter. This practice may have initially symbolized the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christ’s tomb before his resurrection. When European immigrants arrived in North America, they brought these Easter egg traditions with them. One of the more popular Easter egg rolls of modern day takes place on the White House lawn, where children push an egg through the grass with a long-handled spoon. Some say this tradition was established by Dolly Madison in 1814. Myth: A raw egg will stand on end during the sprinG equinox. Fact: It is believed that because the sun is equidistant from the south and north poles on the spring equinox, special gravitational forces apply on this day. These forces should make it possible to balance an egg on its end only on this day. However, eggs can be balanced at other times of the years. Perhaps instead of hiding eggs for Easter, families may choose to hold egg-balancing competitions. Easter eggs are a l lasting tradition and one of the more popular symbols of the holiday. Although many myths surround Easter eggs, the truth is just waiting to be unhatched

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This Victorian chandelier hangs in an old Northern Neck home. The owner writes that it is not original to the house, but was an estate sale acquisition many years ago for $100. The glass is hobnailed and amber-colored with matching prisms. The latter are not displayed, as some are Henry Lane missing. The Hull owner has not been able to find any marking to indicate the maker.

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The light dates form the 1880s, and could have been made at any of the numerous factories that were in the lighting business. The amber glass is rarer than white or red, and the amber prisms are unusual. I suggest looking online to try to get replacements for the missing ones. Obviously, this light was originally an oil lamp, and fortunately, the electrification did not involve cutting either the glass or the brass work. Lights such as this one remain popular, but they are selling for less than they were a generation ago. In part, the decline comes from the limited light that the lamp emits. This one is worth $250; hence, the purchase was a good investment at the time. Victoriana does not sell as well on the market as it once did, whether one speaks of furniture or accessories. This hanging lamp makes a good accent in the room, but even from the photograph, one can see that it does not put out significant brightness. It is a good conversation piece and a nice example of its period. Fortunately, it could be returned to oil use, as the essential elements remain in tact. For those restoring authentic Victorian homes or building classic reproductions, this chandelier could

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After reaching first base safely on a base hit against Washington & Lee, Colonial Beach pitcher, Kamron Smith, alertly touches the base, before standing up. Smith pitched five scoreless innings for the victory.

On Thursday, the Drifters won the first round of the annual Northern Neck war between the Beach and Washington & Lee, 17-0. Nick Graves went 3-3, with a grand-slam homer, a double, and a single that totaled five RBIs. On the mound, over a period of five innings, Kamron Smith shut out the Eagles with five strikeouts, one walk, and three hits that totaled zero runs. As for the Eagles, they featured Danny Mundy, Juan Henry and Damar Smith. In the top of the first inning,

the Drifters capitalized on Mundy struggling to regain control of the plate. He was credited for six Drifter runs, including four Drifters walked-RBI runs, over a course of 40 pitches. Nick Graves got the offensive W&L chain reaction started with a double that featured the first run. After an errant throw to second, Graves scored, giving the Drifters a 2-0 lead. With the momentum slipping into the Drifters’ hands and the bases loaded, Mundy would walk the next four batters, giving the visiting

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Drifters a 6-0 lead. After the sixth Drifter run, Juan Henry was called in to relieve Mundy. However, Henry was served up with a Graves’ grand-slam homerun that extended the Drifter lead to 10-0. Washington & Lee’s Terrin Dickerson attempted to start a rally in the bottom of the first with a leadoff double. Coupled with a diving catch made by Ryan Thomas, Smith retaliated by retiring the side and preserving the shutout. In the top of the second inning, the Drifters pushed their lead to 11-0, as Henry walked Thomas for another Colonial Beach run. Although Henry finally settled

down in the top of the third inning by retiring three out of four players (giving up a single to Graves), the Drifters returned in the top of the fourth to score seven runs from the following events: Mikey Mothershead’s RBI-single scored Carter Foster (12-0); Kamron Smith’s sacrifice RBI fly (13-0); Graves’ sacrifice RBI grounder (14-0); Carlos Bermudez’ RBI double (15-0); Trevor Delane’s RBI double (16-0); Nick White’s RBI single (17-0). On Monday, the Drifters defeated Amelia in a double header, improving their record to 6-2, overall. The Drifters will host Northumberland on April 22.

Drifters softball rallies past Eagles richard Leggitt A 5th inning rally by the Colonial Beach Drifters drove in seven runs and powered the Drifters to a 15 to 4 softball win over Washington & Lee on the Eagles home field last week. Billie Drifters Gould of Colonial Beach went three for three with a single, a double and a home W&L run over the right centerfield fence. “We are devastated by the loss,” said W&L Coach Lacey Morris. “The score doesn’t seem to reflect how close the game actually was. The teams were tied four up after the third. Going into the fifth inning the teams were separated by one run with Colonial Beach losing 5 to 4.” “We did not lose due to errors on our part, but due to a string of hits by

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Colonial Beach,” Morris said. “They increased their lead by seven runs. Although we had a few awesome hits - two doubles from Kaitlyn Reamy, one from Victoria Minor, plus a huge two RBI single from Kendall Headley - the Eagles just couldn’t get the bats going to regain control of the game.” Star W&L shortstop Victoria Minor went one for two with a double off the fence and two bases on balls and Reamy went two for four with two doubles, one off the fence. “Reamy pitched a great 4 1/2 innings, but Colonial Beach caught up with her pitches and started putting them in play,” said Morris. “Morgan Hutt came in to relieve her and finished up the game only giving up three runs. Kaitlyn and Morgan both have great heart and dedication to the team,” Morris said. “Minor is always a huge asset, making all star plays in the field and at the plate. Zoe Davis had a nice single to start off the game and had

“The score doesn’t seem to reflect how close the game actually was. The teams were tied four up after the third. Going into the fifth inning the teams were separated by one run with Colonial Beach losing 5 to 4.” —Lacey Morris a put out and a few assists at third. Katie Johnson is really showing up to play every game in center field and is making big plays.” “We are hoping to be more competitive as the season goes on,” said Morris “We seem to have the other teams we play sweating for the first few innings as we are neck and neck, and we hope to stretch that closegame intensity to the final inning every game. “A blowout isn’t as satisfying for ei-

ther team; it’s the close wins that you walk away from really feeling accomplished,” Morris said. “We are thinking of making some changes to our line up in hopes of finding everyone’s perfect niche. Time will tell.” In addition to Gould’s outstanding play, Willie Clift recorded three hits for Colonial Beach. The Drifters are 3–2 and host Great Mills this week. Washington and Lee is 3-4. The Eagles play at home against Rappahannock on April 22.

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Washington & Lee Eagle third base player Zoe Davis, was the lead off hitter for the Lady Eagles in their home contest with the Colonial Beach Lady Drifters last week. Davis got on base with a hit to right field; however, Colonial Beach won the game 15 to 4.

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King George girls soccer reloads for potential upsets Leonard Banks Sports editor

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Lady Fox soccer player, Sam Fedak (left) defends against a rival Knight.

New Foxes girls’ soccer head coach Jono Rollins is tasked with the challenge of rising above last season’s (9-4, 6-4) record that also gave King George a playoff berth. However with the loss of six players, including five starters, and the Fauquier and Liberty entering the conference-22 schedule, the pressure of sustaining a successful program will weigh heavily on the shoulders of the Foxes, as the season unfolds. Reflecting on the Foxes current 2-3 record, Rollins said, “I think we’re a middle of the road team this year, in the sense of rebuilding, and the loss of six seniors.” While key players such as Gabi Caron, Claire Larsen, Bri Bancroft, Perri Chuska and CJ Jones have stepped up their game, the Foxes as a team must push the envelope during

Spotsylvania Knights nudge past Foxes Leonard Banks Sports editor On Friday night, the Spotsylvania Knights (2-3, 1-2) defeated the Foxes (2-3, 1-2), 2-0. Knight forward Shannon Wratchford scored two unassisted goals to give Spotsylvania the win. In the first half, the Foxes appeared to take the aggressive role as they featured five shot-on-goals, forcing the Knight goalkeeper into three saves. Clair Larsen nearly got the Foxes on the board with a near-miss shot that sailed over the goal, at 34.52. Five minutes later, Foxes C.J. Jones soon followed with a goal attempt

at 29.57. Every time the Foxes got within 10 yards of their opponent’s goal, the Knights’ defense would suffocate their efforts. Throughout the defensive stalemate, the Foxes’ defense never waivered. During a potential Knight runaway situation, Perri Chuska foiled a scoring attempt at 28:15. A minute later, Bri Bancroft stopped a Knight goal with a diving catch. However, as fate would have it, Wratchford scored the Knights’ first goal at 6:37, during an unassisted runaway play. The Knights entered the second half more determined. After shifting to a more aggressive mode in the

every match this season. Rollins is optimistic that his team has the tools to upset the balance of power in Conference 22. With Courtland as the apex predator amongst a sea of sharks, the Foxes hope to ride quietly under the radar by pushing their opponents to the brink of exhaustion. “We knew coming in this year that we were replacing A-level players with B-level competitors,” Rollins said. “Last season, we were a second to third place team in the district, but this year we are a fourth place team.” The Foxes 4-1 loss to Courtland symbolized potential in the form of a dark cloud. Although the loss on standard is a tough pill to swallow, the Foxes were the first team this season to score against the Cougars. “There will be games we should win, and those we will have an opportunity to upset,” Rollins said. “For example teams like Spotsylvania should beat

us, but we have the personnel that can come in and beat the Knights.” The Cougar loss also showcased possibly Foxes veteran goalkeeper Bri Bancroft’s best game in her high school career. After 30 shot-ongoals, Bancroft defended by save 24 of them. The Foxes defense also shut down 15 other potential Cougar breakaways. “We have already achieved several goals by showing the top teams in our conference that we have what it takes to be number one,” Rollins said. King George is not alone in its efforts to rebuild. Former area soccer champion, Chancellor is also undergoing changes in its personnel. The Foxes soccer program featured a large turnout during the initial stages of the season. With over 50 athletes trying out the varsity (18) and junior varsity are filled to the brim with a contingent of a players brimming with talent.

Foxes girls’ 2014 soccer roster: #1. Claire Larsen, 2. Hayley Gummer, 3. Ashley Ackerman, 4. Lauren Howard, 5. Brittany Halsey, 6. Anna Kniceley, 7. Gabi Caron, 8. Kristen Hornbaker, 9. Cary Linderman, 10. Becca Leonard, 11. Sam Fedak, 12. Bri Bancroft, 13. Josie Altman, 14. Brenna Haas, 16. Christen Porter, 17. CJ Jones, 18. Meghan Yanchulis, 19. Perri Chuska, Head coach Jono Rollins, assistant coach Aly Pulize.

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early stages of the half, they placed five shots-on-goal during a period of three minutes. Equally tough on both ends of the field, the Knights continued to thwart the Foxes’ attempts to get back into the game. At 31:38, the Knight defenseman forced Gabi Caron’s potential scoring over the goal. The Knights would soon retaliate with Wratchford scoring the Knights’ second goal at 22:15. The Foxes’ efforts to avoid a shutout ended with the Knights’ defense refusing to budge as the clock ran out. On Thursday, April 17, the Foxes will travel to the unfriendly confines of Chancellor. Game time is 7 p.m.

Leonard Banks Sports editor Foxes girls’ tennis update Although Fauquier swept the King George High School tennis team, 9-0, on Thursday, the Foxes were able to narrowly defeat Eastern View, 5-4, the day before. During singles competition, the Foxes acquired wins from two players. Amelia Howell defeated Hunter Kusnak, 10-3, while Amy Neel defeated Mary Murphy, 10-5. After falling behind 4-2 in singles play, the Foxes swept all three double matches. Katie Bailey and How-

ell defeated Amber Boutchyard, and Josie Kritter, 10-7. Andrea Wine, and Binh Duong defeated Hunter Kusnak and Mary Murphy, 10-5. Lucy Shippee and Maure Buckley defeated Justine Pyle and Gabby Beville, 10-4. Currently King George is 5-3 overall, and 3-3 in the 4A North Conference 22 division. On Wednesday, the Lady Foxes will travel to James Monroe.

Courtland Cougars defeated the Foxes, 6-3. The Foxes fall to 3-6 overall, and 1-6 in the conference. Although the Cougars dominated the match, the Foxes were able to pick up three victories. During singles competition, Zak Kegley defeated Miguel Mitra, 10-6, and Devin Drake defeated Hunter Davis, 10-5. Drake and Anthony Wood defeated Davis and Cole Coghill, 10-8 in doubles competition. On April 9, the Foxes were defeated 9-0 by Eastern View. On Wednesday, the Foxes will host James Monroe. Matches begin at 4 p.m.

Foxes boys’ tennis update On Monday, April 14, on the courts of King George High School, during a conference match, the

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Enjoying beautiful blue skies and warm temperatures this past Saturday, the King George Youth Athletic Association (KGYAA) successfully launched its spring 2014 flag football campaign at Sealston Elementary School. All 28 flag football teams were in opening day action, including the brand new “Pee Wee” instructional division designed exclusively for participants four and five years of age. Scores and leaders: Pee Wee Division: Leaders for the Bullfrogs were Nicholas Baylor, Grant Myers, and ClaAndre Posey. Leaders for the Fireflies were Lachlan McGregor, Jahkir Shelton, and Jayden Robinson-White. Leaders for the Ospreys were Jusiah McDowney, Thomas Venable, and Kurgan Van Theemseche. D1 Gladiators (28) @ Bobcats (6): Leaders for the Gladiators were Kaleb Inzana, Dylan McQuiston, and Jamari Sharpe. Leaders for the Bobcats were Luke Mulloy and Nick Smoot. D1 Rockets (12) @ Phantoms (31): Leaders for the Rockets were Eli McDowney and TreVon McDowney. Leaders for the Phantoms were Domonic Deloatch, Corey Thomas, and Dylan Truxon. D1 Tigers (20) @ Rockets (9): Leaders for the Tigers were Zack Fowler, Akeem Peyton and Jack Salyers. Leaders for the Rockets were Mason Nicoletti and Clyde Sabo. D2 Venom (18) @ All-Americans (34): Leaders for the Venom were Blake Childress, Brianna Ellis, and Jackson Rosner. Leaders for the AllAmericans were Tommy Buckles and Lorenzo Coleman. D2 Dragons (6) @ Aces (14): Leaders for the Dragons were Joseph Brito, T’mari Stephenson, and Ryan Wood. Leaders for the Aces were Nehemiah Frye, Jay Parks, and J.D. Rodriguez.

It was a beautiful day for Westmoreland County Little League baseball and softball. Saturday, April 12 will forever be remembered as a day where parents spent the day with their children as they enjoyed America’s greatest pastime. Montross Middle School served as the setting for the annual event, with games featured on three fields. The center of attention was on 213 registered kids featured in divisions of T-Ball, Rookie Boys, Minor League Baseball and Major Girls Softball. Throughout the course of the day, 10 games were played. The following teams competed for opening day bragging rights: T-Ball: Lugnuts, Scrappers, River_ Bandits, Redwings. The Bull will play their first game on Tuesday, April 15, weather permitting. Rookie boys: Mud Cats, Iron Birds, Blue Thunder; Major girls: Westmoreland; Major boys: Orioles, Braves; Rookie girls: Westmoreland Pink, Westmoreland Navy; Minor girls: Westmoreland; Minor boys:

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Parcel 8 (Kontur)

1.995 acres, more or less, on James Madison Parkway at Salem Church Road; Tax Map 38-24A 0.3022 acre, more or less, west side of James Madison Parkway, Tax Map 17-82J 0.3 acre, more or less, west side of James Madison Parkway, Tax Map 17-82B Lot 13, Sec. 10, Presidential Lakes, on Lincoln Drive, Tax Map 23A-10-13 Lot 49, Sec. 7, Presidential Lakes, on Kenmore Circle, Tax Map 23A-7-49 Lot 20, Sec. 11, Presidential Lakes, on Eisenhower Drive, Tax Map 23A-11-20 Lot 41, Sec. 5, Presidential Lakes, on Harrison Drive; Tax Map 23A-5-41 0.355 acres, more or less, Tract 4, on Shiloh Loop, Tax Map 34-30C 1 acre, more or less, on Salem Church Road; Tax Map 39-11A

TERMS OF SALE: All sales are subject to the approval of the Circuit Court. A 10% Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premium will be added to the highest bid and will become a part of the total sales price on each property. The highest bidder shall deposit ten percent (10%) of the total sales price, by either cash or good check, which sum shall be credited toward the purchase at closing. The balance of the purchase price, in cash or certified funds, shall be deposited with the Clerk, King George Circuit Court, within fifteen (15) days of Court confirmation. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. All properties will be conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements and covenants of record, and any rights of persons in possession. Title insurance is available to purchasers at their expense, and subject to all requirements for issuance. Interested parties may go upon the unimproved real estate only for the purpose of making an inspection. Announcements made the day of sale take precedence over any prior written or verbal terms of sale.

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“Blast and cast” fun to try Mark Fike Years ago, I was friends with a Marine stationed at Quantico, and he had access to a property in Westmoreland County that had a pond on it and some outstanding turkey hunting. He gave me a call one evening and proposed a “blast and cast” trip to the property where we would hopefully bag a turkey and then go cast for some fish. I recall bumping a huge gobbler off the roost as I set off in the predawn hours to get set up, and then I promptly messed up another setup less than an hour later by getting too close to the bird. I did have a good time casting for largemouth bass, crappie and bream in the pond on the place. We did the “blast and cast” event several more times before he moved on. Many nice bass were taken from that pond, and we had several nice cookouts afterwards, too. Since then, I have enjoyed the prospect of “blast and casts” and have tried my own in various forms. Spring is full of emerging life and lots of outdoor activity. The spring run of anadromous fish like striper,

white perch, yellow perch and shad are sure signs we will finally be headed towards fresh vegetables, fine fishing, summer temperatures, fireflies and grilling weather. Enjoying the spring as I described above is easy if you have access to a turkey hunting property with a good pond or water access, but you can fish somewhere before or after the hunt and still get the best of both worlds. Friday night, I finally was able to put aside everything piling up on my desk and on my chore list to go to Fredericksburg and have a date with my wife. Our date was not the typical date, and some might even groan at what you are about to read. After a really enjoyable time last year casting for shad and catching multiple species of fish while doing it, we both agreed that trying it again was a must. When my wife drove up after work on Friday night, I had the boat hooked up, and we were backing the little duck boat into the river in Fredericksburg a short time later. This time, we did not catch multiple species of fish, but we certainly caught more than our share of hickory shad. In fact, every fish we hooked was a hickory shad,

and there were many of them. Within two casts, my wife hooked and landed a huge hickory. She not only caught the first fish, but she caught the largest and the most. No, I did not allow that to happen just so she enjoyed our “date”, but that is not a bad idea! For us, it was not about who caught the most or largest fish, but simply about having a good time. The fish were very cooperative, and the scenery was gorgeous, minus the city and noise behind us. We watched a muskrat glide in what looked to be an effortless manner past us upstream against the tide. It was wisely hugging the bank and staying out of the bad current. Geese honked overhead as they moved up and down river. There were plenty of birds chirping and likely either attempting to find a mate or defending their established territories. The trees on Friday evening were just beginning to show a hint of green, and by Saturday evening, many had visibly sprouted leaves or were beginning to. By the time readers get this issue, the trees will likely be in full green. After we had our fill (and then some) of the shad, I suggested we not be greedy, and let the fish

Mark Fike

The City Dock is a popular place to fish in Fredericksburg. The shad and white perch are caught there regularly. head upstream unimpeded by our temptations of crappie jigs to finish their spawn. We had to get home to lay out our turkey hunting gear for the next morning anyway. On Saturday morning, we headed over to my parents’ place to try for a tom. Tom was gobbling, but not quite as willing as I would have liked. Another hunter that was calling from the adjoining property did not help the situation that much, either. Missy and the girls heard the birds fly down, and then they shut down their vocalizations for the morning.

However, the birds around us, albeit not turkey, were chirping, singing and fluttering about. We heard robins, bluebirds and hawks, and actually saw an eagle at less than 75 yards! We tried another spot without hearing a gobbler and then came home and called without any response. I went back out to another location at 11:30. At that time, I got a response, but perhaps the hen with the ol’ boy was too pretty to leave. He would not budge and soon shut down. That was fine, though,

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Hunting Hunters are not hearing a lot of gobbling, but the birds are strutting in fields. They should start gobbling more when the hens begin sitting on nests more. Send us any decent photos of youth with birds, and we will print as space permits. outdoors@journalpress. com Fishing Rappahannock River – Ken’s Tackle Shop in Spotsylvania reported white perch and hickory shad caught at the Fredericksburg City Dock. Hickory shad and American shad are being caught upstream of Falmouth. Stripers are also still being caught as they run upstream to spawn. Bass are still being caught in the river, although our reports are fewer this week. A few catfish are biting in the river. Potomac River – There have been plenty of catfish caught in the river. Some anglers are reporting striper upriver, too; they are spawning. Some anecdotal reports tell of a few white perch in creeks. We are also hearing of bass now being caught in the tribs of the river. Use plastics and jigs to catch the fish on woody structures. Ponds – Crappie are hitting quite well on jigs and minnows. Bass are spawn and pre-spawn this week, depending on the water temperatures. Old Cossey Pond was still great for

because a half hour is not much time to get a turkey to come in. The clock was ticking, and noon soon arrived without an appearance by Mr. Tom. Perhaps another time, we can make the “blast and cast” work for us. As far as I am concerned, I was thrilled to take the shad we took, spend time with my wife and then spend time with my wife and kids as we sat in the woods early in the morning listening to it come alive around us. I cannot wait for another opportunity to get back out there and enjoy the woods and water!

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