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Chief Legg on Police Dispatch, “The move didn’t make it new!”

Linda Farneth Colonial Beach Police Chief Elizabeth, “Libby” Legg is taking a second look at police dispatch through the county, with Council’s approval.

One year after consolidating police dispatch with Westmoreland County, the nearly identical council that voted unanimously to the move, has agreed to allow Chief Legg to explore the advantages and disadvantages to police dispatch consolidation.

Legg said, “The move didn’t make it new! We still are operating with the same system; it just got moved.”

On May 1, 2013, the seated council; Mayor Mike Ham, Tommy Edwards, Gary Seeber, Wanda Goforth, Linda Brubaker and Tim Curtin (now replaced by Pete Bone) held a special meeting and voted unanimously to pass Resolution 28-13, authorizing CB’s Town Manager to execute an

agreement to transfer police dispatch services on behalf of the Town, effective July 1, 2013.

Councilman Jim Chiarello, who was sitting on council but did not attend the meeting when Resolution 28-13 was passed, said, “It’s great that we can rethink some of the things we decided on and correct our mistakes.”

There is controversy with Verizon over leased communications equipment. Originally, these items were supposed to go back, however, Legg said she has seen an email from Verizon stating these items were outdated, and they did not want them back.

CBPD leased some components of the radio system from Verizon and owned two base radios outright. Both radios went to Westmoreland County as per the dispatch agreement, however Westmoreland County gave one to the CB Volunteer Fire Depart-

ment (CBVFD). Legg said that Fire Chief Dave Robey has it, but she doesn’t know why. She speculated, “I think it was for interoperability; if Westmoreland ever went down, then fire could dispatch. The reality of it is the police department gave up a good deal of our ability to be selfsustaining, and it was turned around and given to the fire department. I don’t know what happened to that; it was prior to me coming here. It was very confusing, coming in, to see what had happened.”

Chief Legg understands that the reason the council made the move was fear of calls getting dropped, but she does not believe that consolidation has solved the risk, since she has learned that calls to 911 from a cell phone still go to Maryland first, and landlines go to Westmoreland County.

“That is why I was asking permission to research it, because I don’t

New voter ID law in effect Phyllis Cook As of July 1, Virginia law requires all voters to provide an acceptable form of photo identification (ID) at the polls in order to vote.

Virginia’s new photo ID requirements also apply to absentee voters who vote in-person in elections ahead of Election Day. The requirement is a result of a new law that was enacted by the state’s General Assembly over a year ago and signed into law by former Governor Bob McDonnell.

Thinking ahead to the Nov. 4 election, there is one statewide office for U.S. Senate up for election and a U.S. Congressional seat on the ballot. Both races are important at the national level and the local level.

And thinking ahead is a good thing to do, if you want to ensure that your ballot is counted without the necessity of casting a provisional ballot and providing follow-up steps to make your vote count. (See below for more information about provisional ballot rules.)

ACCEPTABLE PHOTO ID Acceptable photo identification for in-person voting includes the following forms.

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License or Identification Card.

• Valid Virginia DMV issued Veteran’s ID card.

• Valid United States Passport.

• Valid Employee photo identification card issued by an employer of the voter in the ordinary course of the employer’s business.

• Other government-issued photo identification cards issued by the U.S. Government, the Commonwealth of Virginia, or a political subdivision of the Commonwealth.

• Valid college or university student photo identification card from an institution of

feel like we are serving the needs of the community as best as we can.”

Another problem with equipment is that the town has a repeater located on the water tower, which bounces a radio signal from one radio to another. The agreement does not clearly define who is responsible for the maintenance and replacement of the repeater. To keep it operational, the repeater requires a generator when the power is out and for cooling, because when it runs, it gets hot.

Legg said that shortly after she arrived, when the power failed, the repeater went down, and radio communications were lost for a couple of hours, because no one realized that the town was responsible for it. Since then, the town has hardwired the repeater into a generator.

Furthermore, radio transmissions frequently break up or don’t go through. Legg said, “I talked to Dave Robey; he said it gets worse

in the summer with the heat and humidity, causing the quality of the transmissions to be garbled or break up.”

It was hoped by officials that the move would bring new equipment, but it has only moved control of dispatch to the county and displaced town dispatchers who now have to commute to Montross.

In a personal interview, Legg explained more problems with consolidated dispatch and how inadequate communications are costing not only time and money for the town, but losing the public’s confidence in the police department.

Legg said, “When we make an arrest, we have a prisoner in custody; if they are combative, we have to secure them. We have to have a criminal report before we talk to the magistrate through telecommunications. In the past, dispatch in CB would already be making a background check as

FREE VIRGINIA VOTER PHOTO ID Any registered voter who does not possess one of the above mentioned forms of photo ID may apply for a free Virginia Voter Photo Identification from any general registrar’s office in the Commonwealth.

This new kind of photo ID is only for those voters who do NOT have one of the acceptable forms of photo ID listed above.

Voters in this category are urged to apply for the new photo ID as soon as possible to avoid delays. They must complete the application and have their picture taken at the registrar’s office.

This takes time to process.

Once the application is processed, the card will be mailed directly to the voter. The Virginia Voter Photo ID Card is acceptable only for elections and not for other identification uses.

Richard Leggitt

PROVISIONAL BALLOT Voters arriving at the polls this November without photo ID will be given the opportunity to vote a provisional ballot Following completion of a provisional ballot, the individual will be provided written instructions by the election officials on how to submit a copy of his/her identification so that his/her vote can be counted.

A voter will have until noon on the Friday following the election to deliver a copy of the identification to the local electoral board. Voters may submit a copy of their ID via fax, email, in-person submission, or through USPS or Richard Leggitt

Colonial Beach entertained its residents and visitors with spectacular fireworks.

It’s a good day when you can walk away from an accident Linda Farneth It’s a good day when you can walk away from an accident, and that couldn’t be more true for three unlucky people who were involved in two-car accident, resulting in an SUV with two occupants, rolling over.

Just after 11:00 am on Friday, July 4, Colonial Beach Police, Engine Company One and Rescue Station One responded to a twovehicle accident involving a pickup truck and an overturned SUV at the intersection of First and Jackson Streets.

When First Responders arrived on the scene, the two occupants of the SUV were trapped inside. Luckily, no fluids were leaking, and the operation of removing the doors to free the two went smoothly.

What’s more, all occupants walked away with little or no in-

juries.

Maj. M.A. Russo, Lt. Kenneth Blevins, Jr. and Capt. Bruce Hough responded from CBPD to control traffic, but called in Virginia State Police to investigate the accident.

At the scene, it was unclear exactly which direction each vehicle was traveling, and occupants were still too shaken to make clear statements before the State Police arrived.

CBPD called in VA State Police investigators with expertise in rollover investigations, also allowing Beach Police to remain out on the streets rather than in the office filing a report on such a busy holiday weekend.

Virginia State Police Public Relations Director Corinne N. Geller sent out the following press release on the incident: Virginia State Police Trooper N.K. Hays responded to a twovehicle crash July 4, 2014, in

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VDOT to close Mattox Creek Bridge

Another Glorious 4th!

higher education located in Virginia.

• Virginia Voter Photo ID Card obtained through local general registrar’s office.

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soon as the prisoner was in custody.

With Westmoreland County dispatching, we have to fax a request to Westmoreland for the criminal record and wait for it to be faxed back.

Sometimes faxes don’t come through, and you have to start over. So, it just has convoluted the whole system. It’s not as efficient; it’s not streamline; plus just having another warm body in the building is really nice.”

Legg said for the public it is much more personal, and she worries that if a person comes into the building and is running from a domestic assault, they have no one there to help. The lobby area is small, and there is a phone to call 911 to get the Westmoreland County Sheriff ’s Office, an intercom button, which goes to the empty building, and the window is blocked off. It is very confusing for people entering the

Westmoreland County. The crash occurred at 11 a.m. at the intersection of First and Jackson/Middleton Streets.

A 2009 Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling south on Middleton Street. The pickup truck had the posted stop sign. It failed to yield to oncoming traffic and proceeded into the intersection. The pickup truck struck a 2013 Toyota SUV, traveling west on First Street through the intersection. The impact caused the SUV to overturn.

The driver of the pickup truck, Ina J. Pierpont, 82, of Colonial Beach, Va., was not injured in the crash. She was charged with failure to yield to oncoming traffic.

The driver of the Toyota SUV, Wanda D. Mason, 63, of Colonial Beach, Va., and her passenger were also not injured in the crash. Both drivers and the SUV passenger were wearing seatbelts.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), which has promised to close the Mattox Creek Bridge on Route 205 for no more than seven days during its reconstruction, will close the bridge for three days beginning July 15. While the bridge is closed, detours to Route 3 and Route 301 will be set up.

Kelly Hannon of VDOT said the full closure is required “so barriers, equipment and temporary traffic signals can be staged for the bridge replacement project.” While under construction, the bridge will reopen as a one-lane bridge no later than 5 p.m. on July 18.

During the bridge’s closure, message boards will guide motorists to the detours. When the bridge reopens on the 18th, temporary traffic signals will be in place to control traffic crossing the one-lane bridge. The signals will remain in place until the bridge work is finished in July of 2016.

Motorists can visit 511Virginia. org or use VDOT’s free 511Virginia mobile app to get real-time traffic and work information on the bridge’s construction. The 205 bridge connects Colonial Beach with Placid Bay and Oak Grove, and an estimated 6,500 cars a day use the bridge, according to VDOT. The 84-year-old bridge has been labeled “structurally deficient” by VDOT. The current bridge has 11foot travel lanes and inadequate shoulders. The new bridge, when finished, will have two 12-foot travel lanes and two 10-foot shoulders.

The newly installed traffic signals will run continuously in the work zone during daylight and overnight hours as construction continues for the next two years. A new pavement surface, new guardrails and new pavement markings will be installed during the $8.1 million project.

According to VDOT, Abernathy Construction Corp., the project contractor, will only be allowed to close the bridge entirely for four additional days during the two-year project.

VDOT has forecast the new bridge will be handling 8,800 cars and trucks per day by the year 2035.

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The Impeachment game It’s a dangerous political dance, one most responsible congressmen and senators readily shy away from, but unfortunately Congress, at least in the House, isn’t run by responsible adults anymore. The issue is impeachment and the House majority in particular, and even a few Republicans in the Senate, are talking about David S. Kerr the notion of impeaching President Obama. The rationale behind impeaching the President isn’t particularly sound, but that’s not stopping some of the impeachment stalwarts.

Impeachment is the first stage in removing a President from office. The House has to approve the charges through a majority vote. At which point, the charges are formally delivered to the Senate who are then obligated to conduct a trial. The pro-

ceeding is presided over by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court acting as judge. The Senators sit as a silent jury. Debate doesn’t occur until after the trial proceedings are over. A two thirds vote is required to convict.

Only two Presidents have ever had an impeachment proceeding reach this stage. None were removed from office. President Andrew Johnson, who was charged with violating the highly questionable “Tenure of Office Act” (a rather silly bill that said the President couldn’t remove a cabinet member without Senate approval) and Bill Clinton who lied under oath. The latter, in case you’ve forgotten, had to do with the former President’s dalliance with a young White House intern.

President Obama, no matter what some of the whackier voices in the House say, has done nothing that comes to close to the constitutional requirement for “high crimes and misdemeanors.” What apparently is driving the impeachment movement is a mythology of sorts which claims the President has “illegally” exceeded his authority. This is a fuzzy charge if

Stay cool without air conditioning? Yes, you can.

Skip steamy showers and opt for cool baths to keep yourself and your home cooler this summer.

Hot, steamy weather can derail the best intentions of reducing energy consumption. As temperatures soar, few can resist the temptation to crank the air conditioning unit and relax in some frosty comfort. However, relying too heavily on air conditioning can compromise the efforts of men and women hoping to reduce their carbon footprints.

It is estimated that up to 50 percent of electricity used during the warm weather season is for air conditioning. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy says energy consumption for home air conditioning accounts for more than 8 percent of all the electricity produced in the United States, costing homeowners more than $15 billion annually. This translates to roughly 195 million tons of carbon dioxide, an average of almost two tons per year, for homes with air conditioning. Air conditioning costs and energy usage vary widely depending on the type and age of a unit, the size of a home, how well air conditioners are maintained and many other factors.

Air conditioners work similarly to refrigerators. Evaporator and condenser coils either distribute cool air into the home or release hot air outdoors. When an air conditioner is running, a great deal of heat can be expelled outdoors. Air conditioners use pumps known as compressors to transfer heat between these components. Refrigerant fluid is pumped through the tubing and fins surrounding the evaporator and condenser coils. When the fluid reaches the indoor coil, it evaporates, taking heat with it and cooling the air that will be pumped inside. The pump then moves the gaseous refrigerant over to the outdoor coil where it condenses, transferring that heat to the air that will be expelled from the building. Compressors, fans and additional components of air conditioning systems require a lot of energy and power.

Reducing reliance on air conditioning can lower energy bills and benefit the environment. Before turning on your air conditioning unit this summer, consider these cooling tips: * Keep the blinds and shades drawn. Sunlight entering a home can quickly create a hot-house environment. To prevent such a situation from materializing, draw the curtains or blinds, particularly on windows that are south- or west-facing.

This will cut down on the amount of heat that enters the home. * Use cool water. Run your hands, head and feet under cold water. This will cool down the blood in key pressure points of the body and keep you feeling cool for an hour or more.

* Switch to LEDor CFL bulbs. Incandescent bulbs produce more heat than light, contributing to warmer ambient air. Light-emitting diode or compact fluorescent lights not only use less energy but also run much cooler. * Run fans in a counter-clockwise position. Ceiling fans come equipped with a switch that enables you to change the blades’ spinning direction. Counter-clockwise will draw the cooler air up from the floor and distribute it throughout the room. * Dress sparingly. While in the comfort of home, wear minimal clothing to remain cooler. Sleep in less clothing and remove covers if you’re finding it difficult to get a good night’s rest. * Change your home’s color scheme. A light-colored roof and siding will help reflect the sun’s rays rather than absorb them. This can make a home considerably cooler. * Plant shade trees. Trees can stop sunlight from baking a home or backyard. Trees also absorb and sequester carbon dioxide emissions, which makes them beneficial to the environment for a variety of reasons. * Open windows and doors at night. Open windows to allow cool nighttime air to enter. Open interior doors (including closets) to allow trapped, hot air to be released. This may help cool the home down a few degrees. * Avoid steam and heat-producing appliances. Dishwashers, ovens and hot showers can add extra heat to an already warm home. Wait until the evening before running appliances. Stick to cool showers and cook outdoors if possible. * Insulate your home. A home that has a well-insulated attic and walls will keep the heat out of the house during the hotter months of the year.

Air conditioning systems use a great deal of energy, but eco-conscious homeowners can explore other methods of keeping cool to help lessen their reliance on air conditioners this year.

(Editor’s note: how many of us grew up without a/c in our homes? I remember sleeping in the living room on a sheet with a fan blowing.)

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ever there was one and what’s more there is no evidence that he has inappropriately used his Presidential powers. As Chief Executive, by design, he has considerable power. He directs and manages the government and in deciding how existing statutes will be enforced has a lot of latitude. The impeachers cite, and these charges vary depending upon who you talk to, his negotiating the release of terrorists imprisoned at Guantanamo in exchange for a captured army solider in Afghanistan as one example. Others argue he has exceeded his authority when it comes to implementation of the health care act, while still others refer to his decision regarding acceptable limits on coal emissions.

It’s a long list, but none of it points to the President exceeding his authority. Besides, if he did, and Presidents have done it before, then there is the judicial branch and the Supreme Court, whose purpose, among other things, is to keep the other branches in check. It’s an established process. Indeed, if every Congress that thought the Presi-

dent had exceeded his authority had proceeded with impeachment then every President since John Adams would probably have been removed from office.

According to some sources on the Hill, GOP House members, after a successful mid-term election, which is likely, plan to impeach the President in the fall. They say they have the votes in the House. However, there is almost no chance the Senate would convict. Their hope is simply to tie up the administration in a long impeachment trial. That way the President would be hamstrung at every turn. They think its great politics. However, they don’t seem to realize or care about the harm they will doing. Much of the world will think our government has become unstable. And they wouldn’t be far off.

The economy, both domestically and internationally would suffer. Hopefully, GOP members of the House anxious to pass an impeachment bill will think better of it and ditch this whole crazy notion.

Reach David Kerr at kerr@journalpress.com

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Recently a teacher was found deceased at his home, a beloved teacher, and I have seen nothing about him in your paper.

I thought this was a local paper, with information about local people.

Is there a reason he hasn’t been listed in your “area deaths” section? William (Bill) Walton.

Please consider adding him to that section, he was a beloved educator and friend.

Stephanie Fox KGHS Mathematics Teacher Editor’s Reply: Ms. Fox: Upon receipt of your email the following occurred: I immediately sent an email to Sheriff Dempsey, KG Sheriff ’s office and to Fire Chief David Moddy, asking for a statement regarding Mr. Walton and his death.

Chief Moody replied, indicating their department does not issue statements on EMS calls because of HEPA restrictions and guidelines. He referred me to Sheriff Dempsey.

Sheriff Dempsey also emailed me back the same day, with the following statement: “The Sheriff ’s Office responded as we do on a lot of death calls but we do not have anything to report. His family has been notified, and the cause of death has not been determined.”

In my email(s) to you, I hope I was clear in how the Journal handles news of this type. I personally don’t “chase” after fire/ems calls to get a story. I believe if there is news to be told, the county departments

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will issue a press release to us.

As to the comment on the perceived omission from the obituaries page, I hope I was clear to you how this page is put together.

Obituaries will come to me from the funeral home handling the arrangements, or from a family member. We do charge for the announcements. If we don’t get one, we can’t print one.

In our emails you communicated there was possibly going to be a memorial service at the school for Mr. Walton. I was sincere in my request to be notified where & when so I could attend. I am also hoping you and others will be able to put together a little piece on Mr. Walton that we could print in the Journal.

It is not the Journal’s intention to deliberately slight anyone. We don’t have the reporting staff available to cover everything, and I depend heavily on community input for stories and leads and also depend on the county departments to send me information to go into the paper each week.

Thank you for taking the time to write. If people don’t question what I print or don’t print, I’ll never see the problems and won’t be able to correct them.

Again, I look forward to working with you in the near future.

Noone, especially someone like Mr. Walton should just “fade away” without being remembered.

Sincerely, Lori Deem Community News 540-709-7495 lori@journalpress.com

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Menokin Foundation Partners with VMFA lison in his work with the VMFA. There is a $10 per person fee to attend and registration is strongly encouraged. You may purchase tickets in advance at www.menokin. org/events or on Facebook at www. facebook.com/menokin or you may pay at the door. This program will take place on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 6:00 pm at the Menokin Visitor’s Center.

Additional programs scheduled in 2014 include: Digital Story Telling with a Camera, taught by artist and educator, Stacey Evans – July 20, 2014. Participants will illustrate a fictional narrative using photographic imagery.

This workshop is part of the teacher recertification series that is offered through Rappahannock Community College. Contact Harriet Dawson at RCC to enroll. 804-758-6755 or HDAWSON@rappahannock.edu.

Environmental Art Installation with artist and psychotherapist, James Yates – September 20, 2014.

Yates will work with local high school students to create an onsite installation that heightens awareness and appreciation of the environment.

“Menokin plans to utilize this partnership with the VMFA to develop programs that will bring a level of fine art and exhibits to the communities of the Northern Neck and surrounding counties,” stated Executive Director, Sarah Pope.

“The Menokin house will be an exhibit itself, as well as an exhibit space.

Historic, modern and interpretive installations will provide arts, education and inspiration to visitors and artists alike.”

For more information on these and other programs, please visit us online at www.menokin.org, or in person at 4037 Menokin Road, Warsaw, VA 22572.

Warsaw, VA—The Menokin Foundation is pleased to announce that is has become a statewide community partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The partnership program is open to independent, organized, and permanently established nonprofit institutions in Virginia that maintain open membership, have a mission that is educational or aesthetic in purpose, and provide open access to programs and exhibitions provided by VMFA. “The Menokin Foundation is thrilled to be able to bring VMFA programs, speakers, and exhibits to the residents of the Northern Neck,” stated Alice French, Education and Outreach Coordinator for Menokin.

“Along with many other new programs being hosted at Menokin this year, the VMFA programs will kick off this summer with a very special speaker, Jeffrey Allison.”

Allison, photography historian and Manager of Statewide Programs and Exhibitions at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, is also the Paul Mellon Collection Educator and Manager for VMFA and a professional photographer.

In his lecture, Chasing the Illusive Image: The Origins, Identification, and Care of Antique Photographs, Allison will discuss the history of photography and how to identify and care for the various types of old photographs in your own collection.

He will also share information on how to determine the year a photograph was made and share examples of historic photographic processes.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own photographs to share with Mr. Allison and other attendees. You’ll leave this interactive session with a sound basis on how to identify photographs using information provided in handouts, reference websites and book titles used by Al-

L. E. Smoot Library PRESS RELEASE

New phone numbers for L.E. Smoot Memorial Library: The Library’s new phone number is (540) 775-2147 and the fax number is (540) 775-3769 New Hours beginning July 14: Open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Fridays from 12 noon to 6 p.m.

Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Open on Sundays from 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. from September through May

SAVE THE DATE Colonial Beach Police Dept. Annual “America’s Night Out against Crime”.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Colonial Beach Fire Department from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

National Night Out is designed to (1) Heighten crime prevention and drug prevention awareness, (2) Generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts, (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

On hand at the Fire Department will be demonstrations and displays put on by participation Law Enforcement Agencies, examples; Police Motorcycles and Golf carts, Rescue Boats and K9 demonstrations. Police Cadets will be in attendance to share the Cadet experience with the community. The HEAT table will provide information to the public on safeguarding the vehicles from auto theft. SWAT equipment will also be on display.

Radio 95.9 FM will provide great music and promotional giveaways. Food and beverages available, with thanks to the Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

This is a great event for citizens to interact and get to know their many “First Responder” public servants.

4 Helpful Hints on Garden Mulch Most gardeners know that mulching trees, shrubs and flower beds is a good practice, even if they may not know all the reasons. Beyond the obvious advantage of its decorative use to make plantings look clean and attractive, there are real environmental benefits that can also help gardens reduce maintenance and protect every homeowner’s investment in time and plant materials.

1. Weed Control Most homeowners understand mulch helps reduce weeds, but best results depend on understanding why. Weeds need sunlight to germinate in the soil. The proper use of a mulch that will serve as a barrier to sunlight can help decrease the germination of weed seeds. Use a shredded hardwood or softwood material at a depth of at least 2-3 inches for best effect.

HINT: If you prefer the more rugged look of larger particles like mini nuggets or nuggets, use a 1-inch layer of shredded material first and then place a 2-inch layer of larger materials on top to get the advantages of both materials.

2. Erosion Control Mulch is often used by highway departments to stabilize roadside embankments from erosion. The same principle applies to home gardens and should follow the same guidelines. Slopes create collection points and water flows that can carry soil downhill. The same is true of large-particle wood mulches. Since wood products often float, large particle mulch may flow downhill in a significant rainfall. Shredded hardwood mulches should be used to stabilize slopes. These materials are more dense and tend to mat together. In lighter rainfall, most shredded mulches will trap and absorb moisture thereby preventing its collection and runoff. In heavier rainfall, the intertwined particles of a hardwood mulch hold the material together.

HINT: Unfortunately, a torrential downpour on a steep incline may create more force than even the best mulch can resist; so, the steepness of the slope and the frequency of torrential rains must be considered when selecting your

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mulch options. An inorganic mulch like rock or stones may be your best option, especially for areas too steep to maintain plants.

3. Moisture control On the opposite extreme from torrential rains is drought, and once again, mulch can provide needed protection for landscape plants. As a wood product with a large surface area compared to its size, mulches can absorb a significant amount of water. That retained moisture, which is released over time, can reduce the need to water plants during a drought.

Even more important is the ability of mulch to allow water to penetrate to the ground while forming a barrier to reduce evaporative losses under the sun.

HINT: Retaining existing moisture is just as important to reducing water use as is the retention of new moisture. Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of loose fill mulch to allow moisture access from the top and prevent moisture loss from beneath.

4. Temperature Control Excessive heat in the soil can damage plant roots, kill beneficial bacteria and deactivate slow release fertilizers. A 2-3 inch layer of any organic mulch can reduce the soil temperature around plant roots. In colder climates, a good mulch layer can insulate the soil from excessive cold protecting the roots from freezing. Mulch can also be piled around tender plants in a freeze.

HINT: Do not leave the mulch on above-ground stems for long in warm weather. The added moisture and heat can encourage insects to attack the stems. During the growing season, keep mulch 1 inch from the base of shrubs and trees.

For more information on the environmental advantages of garden mulch and it’s benefits to your soil, go to the website mulchandsoilcouncil.org. Interactive links also provide ready access to additional support information on a variety of gardening topics.

The council provides industry training, promotes consumer education and encourages an open marketplace for producers of horticultural mulches and growing media.

George Washington’s Mount Vernon will offer a new shuttle service to George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill, located three miles from the estate starting Monday, June 30 through Sunday, July 13. The shuttle service and admission to the Distillery & Gristmill site is included in general admission to Mount Vernon.

The shuttle departs from inside the grounds at Mount Vernon and arrives at the Distillery & Gristmill site. This free shuttle will run on a 30-minute loop beginning at the estate at 10:00 a.m. and making its last return from the Distillery at 4:30 p.m. The only exception to this continual service will be from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Brief recorded audio interpretation will be provided along the route.

At the Distillery, costumed distillers take visitors through the historic process of whiskey-making in this reconstructed 18th-century distillery. Visitors see costumed distillers operating copper stills, stirring mash tubs, and managing the boiler as they demonstrate 18th-century distilling.

Next door at the Gristmill, a 16foot waterwheel powers the giant gears and millstones of the only operating Oliver Evans Automated Milling System in America. The Evans system won U.S. Patent No. 3 and helped to make the gristmill at Mount Vernon a commercial success. Demonstrations of the mill are given by millers in earlyAmerican attire. Bags of cornmeal are milled on site and available for purchase. The Distillery and Gristmill are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through October 31.

For more information, please visit www.MountVernon.org/Gristmill and www.MountVernon.org/ Distillery.

KG Residents invited to free showing of “Gasland” to learn more about fracking On July 17 at 6 p.m. at the Smoot Library in KG, there will be a FREE showing of the movie Gasland which is about fracking. Here is a brief summaries of the movie: “The largest domestic natural gas drilling boom in history has swept across the United States.

The Halliburton-developed drilling technology of “fracking” or hydraulic fracturing has unlocked a “Saudia Arabia of natural gas” just beneath us. But is fracking safe?

When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination.

A recently drilled nearby Pennsylvania town reports that residents are able to light their drinking water on fire. This is just one of the many absurd and astonishing revelations of a new country called GASLAND. Part verite travelogue, part expose, part mystery, part bluegrass banjo meltdown, part showdown.”

Space for the viewing of this film is limited to 224 viewers. If you are planning to attend, please call (540) 709-7495 or email lori@journalpress. com, to get a head count.

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New Voter ID Requirements – Effective July 1, 2014 RICHMOND VA - The new law, effective July 1, 2014, requires voters to present acceptable photo identification to vote in-person for the November election.

Acceptable forms of identification include the following: •Valid Virginia Driver’s License •Government-issued photo identification card •DMV-issued photo identification card •Valid Employee photo identification card •Valid college or university student photo identification card •Valid United States Passport •New Virginia Voter Photo Identification Card If you do not have an acceptable form of photo identification, please contact your local voter registration office for a free Virginia Voter Photo Identification Card. If you do not possess your photo identification when voting, you may still vote a provisional ballot.

CONTACT: For more information please contact your local voter registrar’s office, visit elections.virginia.gov or call the Department of Elections at 800-552-9745.

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Hours are: Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m.

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The Historic Christ Church Foundation is sponsoring a Craft Beer Fest on Sat., July 19. From 4-8 p.m. 12 Craft Beers, Savannah Joe’s BBQ, and live music by James Justin & Co. Tickets are $30pp. Rain or Shine. 420 Christ Church Rd., Weems, VA. christchurch1735.org.

Eagles Annual Cancer Benefit Concert Fundraiser SATURDAY JULY 19, 2014 NOON- 6 P.M. Colonial Beach Eagle Aerie FOOD - LIVE MUSIC- PRIZES There are over 700 raffle tickets left to sell. Raffle tickets are only $5.00 each and the winnings are $500.00, $200.00, $200.00 and $100.00. There are other nice prizes that are being offered this year as well.

Stop by the Aerie home, or send email to pathansley@ aol.com. Admission is $5 pp for all day!

Westmoreland County Museum Kids Day Camp Are you looking for an educational day camp for your kids or grand-kids?

Westmoreland County Museum is partnering with other organizations to hold a 3-day kids day camp (July 31st-August 2nd) for children ages 6-12 years old. Other participating organizations include Master Gardeners, the Inn at Montross, Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library, Montross Branch of the Rappahannock Regional Library, Rice Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern Woodworking Guild and Spinners & Weavers, and the 53rd VA Co. H. Civil War Reenactors.

The cost per child is $25 for 1 day, $50 for 2 days, or $70 for 3 days. The price includes lunch and any supplies that your child might need for that day’s activities.

Simply print out and fill our the museum’s registration form; email the museum at wcmuseum@verizon.net to request a form; or pick up a form in person at the museum (Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.).

Please only use one form per child.

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& other events first baptist church invites you to worship with them for their Homecoming Services on July 20 at 3 p.m. Guest preacher will will Pastor Roderick Parks, Second Baptist Church in Warsaw, accompanied by his choir, ushers and congregation.

Revival Services will be held Wed. July 23-Friday July 25, starting at 7:30 p.m. each night. All are welcome. The church is located at 619 Jackson St. Col. Beach, VA. (804) 224-7198. new monrovia baptist church will start their Revival Service on Sunday, July 13 at 3 p.m. The Revival will run Mon.-Fri. July 14-18, starting at 7:30 p.m. each night. There will be guest church leaders each night.

The church is located at 121 New Monrovia Rd., Colonial Beach, VA 22443. (804) 224-0068.

Good News baptist church is hosting a Gospel Sing on Saturday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Scheduled to appear: JUSTIFIED and Bob Stone & VA Gospel Singers. The church is located on Route 3, in KG at the Westmoreland County line. little ark baptist church & First Baptist Church Ambar will join together for VBS from July 21-July 25 from 5-8 p.m. nightly at Little Ark BC. Registrations taken for ages 4 and up. Come by Little Ark’s office or call (540)663-2831.

Little Ark is located at 15681 Owens Drive.

Col. Beach UMC & St. Mary’s Episcopal will again unite this summer to hold VBS at the Beach. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. July 12 & Sunday July 13

from 5-7 p.m. Both days at St. Mary’s Lunch will be provided Saturday, and dinner will be provided Sunday. VBS for ages 5-12 with space limited to 36 children. Register early. Cost: Free, but non-perishable food donations welcome. (804) 366-1286. 203 Dennison St. oakland baptist church hosting a multi-church Yard Sale on Saturday, July 12. 8 a.m.-1p.m. A fundraiser for Peru Mission Team.

5520 James Madison Pkwy. 540-6632546 | office@oaklandbc.com. two rivers baptist church will hold its 2014 VBS July 14July 18. 9 a.m.-noon. Commencement Friday, July 19 at 6 p.m. Call (540) 710-3831 with questions.

The church is located at the corner of Rokeby Lane and Kings Hwy in KG. Peace lutheran church to hold VBS July 14-18. 9 a.m.11:30 a.m. Ages 3 (potty trained) thru rising 6th graders. Theme: “Weird Animals” Call (540) 7759131 for info.

On July 13 at 8:30 a.m. you are invited to join Peace for worship and meeting up with J.P. & Aimee Cima and family as they visit from their mission work in Vietnam.

5590 Kings Hwy. KG. new life ministries is hosting the Throne Zone from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays this summer. Safe fun activities for kids ages 6-13. Route 205 in Col. Beach.

New Life’s will hold a 2014 Kids Crusade “The Cruise” on July 21-24 from 7-8:30 p.m. Bible teaching, skits

by X-treme youth, music, games and prizes for kids ages 4 & older.

(804) 224-8447. first baptist church invites you to worship with them for their Homecoming Services on Sunday, July 20 at 3:30 p.m. Guest preacher will be Pastor roderick Parks, Second Baptist Church, Warsaw, accompanied by his church family.

The weekly Revival Services will be held Wednesday, July 23 thru Friday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m. nightly.

619 Jackson St. Colonial Beach, VA. mars hill youth event will be held on Saturday, July 12 at the KG Citizens Center. Come out 5-9 p.m. for a FREE concert like event for all middle & high school age youth. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. tabernacle baptist church is taking enrollment for students ages 3-5 for the Fall 2014-Spring 2015 school year. We have options for 2,3, or 5 day classes along with half day classes. For more information you may go to our website: tabernaclebaptistkg.org or call (540)7752948. The preschool is located at 10640 Kings Highway, KG. peace christian preschool is enrolling students, ages 3-5 for the Fall 2014-Spring 2015 school year. Two, three and four day classes are available.

For more info, go to the church website, PeaceLutherankgva.org and click on “Preschool” on the left, or call (540) 775-PLAY. The preschool is located at 5590 Kings Hwy, KG, 22485.

Church thrift shop closing in Dec. 2014 Sheep’s Pen is Winding Down The Dahlgren United Methodist Church’s Sheep’s Pen will be closing at the end of the year.

Previously open on most Friday’s from 8 a.m.to noon, the Pen will only be open on the second Friday of July (7/11) and again on August (8/8). And then, weather permitting, each Friday from September 12 – December 19. The hours remain as 8 a.m. to noon.

Stop by and shop for treasures and say goodbye to the Sheep’s Pen. Just outside main base gate. 17080 14th Street in Dahlgren. Call (540) 6632230 for more information.

Next event is on Sunday, July 13, at the King George Citizen’s Center from 2-5 p.m. All are invited!

There will be a Guest Speaker & Special Musical Performance for our Inspirational Hour.

We’ll be celebrating America’s birthday with hamburgers/hot dogs, beans, chips, veggie, beverage and dessert. Raffle prizes will be drawn after the meal.

The food pantry has been blessed with an anonymous donation to offer our guests in addition to our normal provision of breakfast/lunch/dinner and hygiene items, along with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Please come and join us!

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

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Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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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.

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Good Hope Baptist Church

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• Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

• Worship - 11:00 a.m.

• Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) 7:30 p.m.

Rev. Arthur J. Washington, Jr. Pastor-Elect “Building the Church & Reaching the World for Christ”

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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.

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

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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

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.

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Randall Snipes, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.& 11 Awana-Sundays-6 p.m.

Bible Study-Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

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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 Op Shop M-W-F Food Pantry 9 a.m.-noon OPEN Thurs.

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Sunday- Holy Communion 11 a.m.

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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”

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Intersection of Rokeby and Kings Hwy. (Rt. 3) Sunday School ..............9:30 a.m.

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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.

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.

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Hanover-with-Brunswick Episcopal Parish

Where all are welcome.

Phone: 540-775-3635

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

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Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Rev. Irving Woolfolk, Jr.

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Tabernacle Baptist Church

Dr. Sherman Davis, Pastor 10640 Kings Hwy King George, VA 22485 www.tabernaclebaptistkg.org 540-775-7188

Sunday Services Service Early Worship - 8 a.m.

Wednesday Evenings Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

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Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Evening Worship - 6 p.m.

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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

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Age Graded Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.

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Dispatch: Time to move back? from page 1 building for help.

Chief Legg wants to explore whether it is more efficient to retain dispatch for all 911 services, including fire and rescue, which may also make more grant resources available to Colonial Beach.

“I understand they want the overlapping services provided by rescue; if you can’t get enough people to respond to one call, then hit some other departments. But, I think that could be done just as efficiently here.

The calls that are dropped, we are relying on them to fax us information routinely, and it doesn’t get done in

a timely fashion because something else happens. And, I understand that happens. I think that having our own resources close by...it also puts a face in the building when someone walks in, and I think it is important, too.”

At the meeting, Legg told the council that she has a goal to rebuild the reputation of the police department. Her research revealed the CBPD is perceived as a secondrate agency, which she said broke her heart. Legg said she has 29 years experience in law enforcement, and “to work somewhere where you’re not respected is tough”.

Legg’s approach to gaining respect starts with accountability and

rebuilding relationships.

She told the council that by handing over dispatch to Westmoreland County, citizens have to adjust to a lower level of service, since many calls previously handled by CBPD are not always relayed to the town.

Libby believes that many public services previously offered by CBPD, such as dogs barking, checking on neighbors’ well-being etc., are not getting through because Colonial Beach has turned over dispatch and no longer answers the non-emergency number.

“I would love to see dispatch come back,” Legg said, adding, “Radios have gone down twice since I got here. We are using the same radios since we gave it away!”

Coldwell Banker Elite holds grand opening for new Colonial Beach office Richard Leggitt Coldwell Banker Elite, one of the nation’s top real estate firms, officially opened its new office in Colonial Beach Saturday with a Grand Opening attended by a number of key residents and local officials including Mayor Mike Ham and bestselling Colonial Beach author Sheryl Woods.

“Coldwell Banker Elite is proud to serve the clients and customers in Colonial Beach and Westmoreland County as we have our long history of service in the Fredericksburg area,” said Latana Locke, the managing broker of the Coldwell Banker Elite office in Dahlgren, which opened last year.

“Using today’s most advanced tools and resources, as well as partnering with highly professional agents in the area, we promise to make our clients the center point of our business,” said Locke.

Music, picnic-style food, drinks and dessert were provided for the steady crowd of customers and visitors Saturday. There was an official ribbon cutting to the applause of the

Agent Relda Schick (left) and local bestselling author Sherryl Woods (right) at Coldwell Banker Elite’s Grand opening of their new office. gathered crowd, as well as giveaways for those attending. In addition to Colonial Beach and Dahlgren, Coldwell Banker Elite also has offices in Stafford, Spotsylvania, Prince William and Orange Counties.

Locke, a real estate agent and broker in the area for 18 years, is a past president of the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors.

She said Coldwell Banker Elite

is keeping abreast of changing technology and staying ahead of the market so it can help agents and clients reach their goals.

The new Coldwell Banker Elite office in Colonial Beach is at 233 N. Irving Ave. The phone number is 804-224-3501. Locke said additional information can be obtained from the company’s website: www.coldwellbankerelite.

CB Museum celebrates 15 years Linda Farneth CB Museum Curator Mitzi Saffos and Mayor Mike Ham both shake hands with Art Buswell while honoring him for his dedication and generous support for the Colonial Beach Museum.

A large crowd accompanied the three in unveiling the new museum sign created by collaborating artists Kathy Waltermire, Doris Barbee and Velia Jacobo. The event was hosted by the Colonial Beach Historical Society on July 3, 2014.

The building that houses the museum was originally built around 1892 by William Billingsley, a colorful town figure who was a builder, the Chief of Police and the town’s fifteenth Mayor. Billingsley could hardly have imagined the many purposes the building would serve over the next century and beyond.

Originally a business office, it became the town’s first school in 1898, but by 1905, it was the home of the town’s first newspaper, the Colonial Beach Progress. A printing shop also operated in the building at this time. In 1918, it became a clothing store, and by 1924, it was a drug store, and the town’s doctor had his office in the building. In 1928, the East Coast Utilities Company had an office in the building and remained until the 1940s. They were eventually to merge into Dominion Electric Power. It also had a barbershop and became a grocery store, a lunchroom and a bakery. During the 1940s, it also housed the telephone company with the main switchboard located on the second floor. The telephone company went through a series of mergers and is now a part of the Verizon network. One of the only two payphones in town was on the first floor and was open to the public.

The many carvings made by people waiting to use the payphone can be seen on the walls. During World War II, it also housed the telegraph office,

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Colonial Beach Eagles to Host Annual Cancer Benefit on July 19 The Colonial Beach Eagles #4315, hailed for holding fundraising events for charities and individuals who are in need of assistance, will hold their annual cancer benefit on July 19.

The local Eagles aerie, or chapter, raises and donates tens of thousands of dollars each year for cancer and for diabetes. Patti Hansley, the cancer benefit co-chair, said the July 19th event will feature, “Bands, food and raffles to entertain attendees.” The Saturday event will begin at 12 noon and run until 6 p.m.

“There are over 700 raffle tickets left to sell,” Hansley said. “Raffle tickets are only $5 each, and the winnings are $500, $200 and $100. There are other nice prizes that are being offered this year, as well.”

“There are a few options on how

to purchase a ticket: Stop by Aerie #4315, contact one of our members who will have tickets for sale, call or email me, or simply send a check made out to Aerie #4315 and put ‘cancer benefit’ in the notes section.”

The checks should be mailed to FOE 4315, 517 Colonial Ave., Colonial Beach, VA 22443. Hansley can be emailed at pathansley@aol.com.

The Fraternal Order of the Eagles is an international non-profit with more than 800,000 members in the U.S. and Canada. It was formed in Seattle in 1898, by six theater owners who selected the Bald Eagle as the organization’s official emblem.

In addition to the Annual Cancer Benefit, the Colonial Beach Eagles hosts an Annual Diabetes Research Center Car Show, which raises funds for diabetes research. In addition, Eagles #4315 donates funds directly

This mahogany two-drawer cabinet belongs to a family who inherited it from their French ancestors, although family tradition holds that the piece is Dutch. Aside from a few small dings to the veneer, it is in excellent condition.

Indeed, the bombe’ style of the cabinet tends to confirm the family lore Henry Lane about the piece Hull being Dutch. It dates from the late eighteenth century, and represents a style that was quite popular at that time. Bombe’ pieces, that is furniture with the distended, bulbous lines, were typically Dutch, but other countries produced similar furniture. It has become perhaps the most characteristic aspect of Antique Dutch furniture.

Being a mercantile nation the

Dutch had contacts around the world, despite the small size of their own country. As a result from their colonies and from other countries they were able to obtain exotic woods, which their cabinetmakers worked into their distinctive furniture.

Although not as much in vogue as English or French furniture, the market for Dutch furniture remains strong, even if rarified. In short, collectors of Dutch pieces are not plentiful, but those who specialize in them are avid.

This piece is worth $750. I suggest having the “minor dings” of the veneer repaired professionally in order to avoid having them become larger as a result of aggressive dusting. A dust cloth hitting a ding at the right angle could make the cost of repair far greater.

The lines and overall architecture of this cabinet are splendid, and it would be a featured piece at any auction of good eighteenth and nineteenth-

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to the Colonial Beach community.

The Eagles provide assistance to local residents who are unable to pay their bills and are in need of medical financial support, and contribute money to a scholarship fund at Colonial Beach High School.

Hansley said continued strong support from the Colonial Beach community and businesses and from Eagles’ members are the keys to their fundraising. The Eagles also participate in local food banks, contributing thousands of pounds of food each year to help the needy.

“We want to thank everyone for their past and continued support to the F.O.E. #4315, Colonial Beach,” said Hansley. “And a very heart-filled thank you to all of the hard-working volunteers that make these events the success that they are.”

century European antiques. Lastly, I advise checking over the drawers and the back to see if any evidence remains of a maker’s signature or label.

Henry Lane Hull and his wife Lisa operate Commonwealth Antiques and Appraisals, Inc. at 5150 Jessie duPont Hwy. in Wicomico Church, VA. Write to him at P. O. Box 35, Wicomico Church, VA 22579 or e-mail questions to henrylanehull@ commonwealthantiques.com.

Westmoreland Berry Farm to Kick-off Summer Concert Series Saturday Richard Leggitt

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CB Museum Curator Mitzi Saffos, Art Buswell and Mayor Mike Ham at the ceremony unveiling the new museum sign. and it was here that the telegrams from the War Department were delivered to local residents informing them of the fate of their loved ones.

During the 1950s, it became the Hoffman-Cooper Gas Company headquarters, and its final use was as an antique and collectible shop with an upstairs apartment. The original porch was removed in the 1920s to give it a more modern appearance, and a store window was installed.

During the 1980s, the building fell into disrepair, and it was purchased by the town and scheduled for demolition. The Colonial Beach Historical Society and civic-minded citizens convinced the Town Council to preserve the building, and the Town leased the building to the Historical Society with the understanding they would use it as a museum. In 1998, the Historical Society launched a fundraising campaign and obtained the funds necessary to restore the building to its original configuration.

A picture of the building, taken by the Colonial Beach Progress newspaper in 1905, was used to obtain the measurements of the original porch, balcony, pickets, windows

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and door, so the restoration was accurate. The measurements were so accurate that when the new support columns were placed, the footings of the original porch were found. The work was completed in the spring of 1999, and the interior of the building was restored to include making the doors wider and a handicap-accessible ramp was installed to accommodate disabled access requirements.

Residents were asked to search for memorabilia from Colonial Beach’s past to create exhibits for the Museum, and the response from the community was extraordinary. Enough exhibits were secured to fill the cases and floor space of the front and center rooms. It included artifacts from the 1890s through the 1960s, with many pertaining to the town’s infamous gambling days.

On July 3, 1999, the Museum of Colonial Beach was dedicated and officially opened its doors to the public. In a lasting acknowledgment of its place in the history of Colonial Beach, the Town Council designated the site “as one of Colonial Beach’s most historic buildings.” The “Waterman’s Room” was opened in December of that year, completing the restoration.

The Colonial Beach Historical Society commemorated the 15th Anniversary of the Museum’s opening and honored its outgoing President Arthur Buswell, who has served in that capacity for twelve years. During his tenure, a new addition was put on the building, as well as other renovations.

The popular Westmoreland Berry Farm will kick-off a new summer concert series Saturday, July 12, and will have additional concerts on the second Saturdays of August and September. Virginia Barbeque and Ingleside Winery will provide food and drink for the events, while Westmoreland Berry Farm will serve sundaes and shortcakes.

“This is the first time we have had an event like this,” said Carla Jordan, the farm’s business manager. “The band playing on the 12th is Down Side of Spotsylvania, VA. They play rock music from the 1990s to today, with some originals. There will be an opening band that will perform country and rock music.”

Jordan said gates to the farm will open at 5:30 p.m. on the 12th, and the concert will be held from

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6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission for the concert is $10 per car. There will be additional charges for the food and wine. No outside food or drinks will be allowed, but guests are encouraged to bring blankets to watch the event.

Jordan said the additional dates in the Second Saturdays Concert Series will be Aug. 9 and Sept. 13. They will feature additional bands performing rock, country or bluegrass music.

The Westmoreland Berry Farm store will not be open during the event.

Owned by Tom and Susan Hunt of Northern Virginia, the Westmoreland Berry Farm, a prosperous and successful county business, has become one of Westmoreland County’s most wellknown attractions. Tens of thousands of people visit the farm every year to purchase items at the country store, take tours, pick their own fruit and view the farm’s goats performing on

the overhead goat walk.

Established in 1983, the Westmoreland Berry Farm actually encompasses 1,200 acres of fields, orchards and forest along the Rappahannock. In addition to the country store, there is a café and a chance for visitors to see a working farm in action. The farm harvests and sells a wide variety of fruits and vegetables from strawberries and blackberries, to peaches and apricots.

The Hunts, who have owned the farm for 30 years, are known for their commitment to the local community. The farm often hosts school groups and hayrides, as well as tours. Westmoreland Berry Farm products, including the farm’s celebrated pies, are sold at the farm, throughout the area and at farmers’ markets in Northern Virginia.

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Hot temps equal hot action for Rapp cats Mark Fike

If last week was any indication, the catfish spawn must be ending. Two young men, Elijah and Rex, were up bright and early to beat the heat and join me on a trip to the Rapp to pound some old catfish water in search of some action. We put in at Wilmont Landing before the sun was too high in the sky. With temps predicted to reach into the upper 90s and the heat index to creep towards 110, I wanted to be off the water by 10 AM for sure. Being in a metal boat in the bright sunshine in those temps will fry any brain cells you might have, and I did not want to lose what few I had left.

Although lately, the bite has been better by bottom fishing, I opted to go back to my old ways and put a chunk of bait on the boys’ lines below a stick float. We were less than a mile from the ramp near the shoreline fishing among woody debris when the first float went under. The fish let go before the hook was set, but the second float soon went under, and it was ON! I did not bother baiting my own rod. The boys were keeping me plenty busy unhooking fish while trying to wash some of that slime off my hands in between.

Our bait hung 20-28 inches below the floats, and we were literally less than five yards from shore with our baits. Many people position the

boat up on shore and then cast away from the shore for catfish. I reverse this trend when fishing with the float set ups, and often score. Elijah was the lucky man at first; he had a habit of grabbing his pole and just reeling in fish without setting the hook. I think he caught nearly 20 fish himself and only missed two that I can recall from not setting the hook. Most people would have had zilch to show for their efforts, for not setting the hooks. I don’t know what kind of magic Elijah was working there, but he was hauling them in regularly. Rex and I kept shaking our heads.

We moved the boat after every four or five fish to hit another prime water that had been untouched and then repeated the effort up and down the shoreline. Our catch was predominantly blue catfish, but the boys also boated some chunky channel catfish, too. The boys’ fish measured between 16 and 24 inches, which is perfect eating-size.

Rex gave Elijah a good head start, and then he started closing the gap by hauling in fish left and right, as well. Our bucket soon filled, and I told the boys to give me a break for a few minutes. I had a rope stringer, on which I put the fish, and then I cut the boys loose again to fish. I think Elijah caught more fish than Rex, but Rex got the quality fish. They soon filled the bucket once more, and I had to call them off. I knew the work ahead to filet those fish, and it was getting hot anyway.

I told Rex to catch one more to end the day on a good note. His float was positioned near a bush with fishy looking water flowing around and under it. I figured it had to be a good spot. As with

many instances where you want just one more fish, the float was not going under. I grumbled knowing it always worked this way. Anytime you want to complete your day, it takes a long time; much longer than all the other fish did to bite.

We soon found out what the problem was. Rex’s float disappeared, and when he set the hook, the line zipped outbound. I noted it was running harder and faster than the other fish. His drag was squealing, the rod was pumping up and down, and the line went under the boat. It was chaos for a few minutes. This was going to be interesting, for sure.

When the fish got near the boat again, it became obvious that the creature on the end of his line was different. At that point, I noticed it was a few feet long. I made a mad dash over the obstacle course that littered our boat to the front, where I snatched out my net and began maneuvering for the shot.

Rex played the fish expertly; bringing it by me several times so that I could scoop it up. The fish was a big bowfin. The bowfin was NOT happy at all, but Rex was. What a way to end the trip!

We got the fish into the cooler after taking a few pictures and then pulled up shop and headed to the ramp with the summer breeze in our faces and eagles flying overhead. It was a beautiful, although hot day. We saw herons, ospreys and eagles and caught dozens of fish. In fact, the cooler would not shut! What is summertime without a trip to the river to bend a rod and bring home a good mess of catfish for a fish fry?

Nice job Rex and Elijah! photos by Mark Fike

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Elijah and Rex not only filled the cooler, but a bucket, too.

Rex carefully holds up his bowfin for a photo.

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Outdoor Report Fishing is tougher during the day.

Fish early and late, and fish often.

The fish are definitely biting! Over the weekend, the Rappahannock was high and muddy, but by press time, the river was settling down.

Fishing Rappahannock River — Catfish are biting well on the Rappahannock River right now. However, the biggest fish are biting solely at night and on fresh-cut bait or eels. Eating-sized fish will hit during the day, but that can be miserable unless you are fishing in the shade. Try cutbait or minnows for the larger fish, and worms or chicken liver for the smaller fish.

Bass were reportedly hitting topwater in the creeks and creek mouths early and late, with a crank and jig bite on structure as the day warmed up.

Potomac River — Croaker are reportedly biting along structure, drop offs and holes, on squid and shrimp in the river now. Early and late are better times to fish. Catfish are also common by catches for anglers.

Some spots were also hitting bloodworms and Fishbites. Few striper

were caught this week that we heard about. Crabbing has been tough, to say the least.

Ponds — Minnows, hoppers, crickets and topwater lures were the best baits in ponds. Crankbaits and plastic worms or creature baits are also producing for anglers. Bluegill and bass are hitting well. Some bowfin and jackfish are hitting spoons, cranks and minnows.

Motts Run Reservoir reported great catfish action on chicken livers. One angler took his limit in one hole at the reservoir. Otherwise, the fishing was reportedly slow this past week.

Saltwater — Croaker continue to hit very consistently from our area all the way down to Virginia Beach. Cobia are hitting in the Bay and sheepshead and spades are active near the CBBT. Puppy drum are hitting at Lynnhaven. Roundhead and spot are hitting in the surf, and scattered catches of macks are being caught off the beach, too. Puppy drum are hitting at the bottom of the Bay on minnows and GULP baits.

Fish weedlines and oysterbeds.

Captain Ryan Rogers of the Mid-

night Sun (804/580-0245) is now at Virginia Beach. The spadefish bite was really good before the hurricane went by. Tuna were hit or miss, but hopefully, that action will pick up now that the water got stirred some.

Hunter Education Courses coming up Now is a good time to get your hunter education course done. Here are the upcoming dates for courses offered locally. You must register at the following link to take the course.

If for some reason you cannot make it after registering, PLEASE call the instructor and cancel your registration so someone else can register. http:// register-ed.com/programs/virginia/ agency:19 July 21: King George County Recreation Department-- Instructor, Buddy Fines, 540/775-7294.

Aug. 23: King George County Recreation Department-- Instructor, Stanley Burrell, 540/582-5492.

Oct. 11: Oak Grove Baptist Church, Westmoreland County-- Instructor, Rick Wilks, 540/775-4625 —Mark Fike.

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To enter must be 12-18 years old and have permission from parent or guardian Preliminaries will be held on Friday July 25th at the Peoples Community Bank in Warsaw Virginia. The start time will be 6pm. At the preliminaries, the participant will be asked to perform one song for up to 4 minutes. The song will be performed without musical accompaniment. Three judges will rate each participant on a weighted scale on each of the following criteria: song selection, talent, and overall performance. ALL OF THE JUDGES’ DECISIONS WILL BE FINAL. There will be 10 slots available for the finals. Final participants will be performing at the Richmond County Fair on Saturday August 16th at 7pm. As with the preliminaries, the participant will be asked to perform one song for up to 4 minutes. The song will be performed without musical accompaniment. Three judges will rate each participant on a weighted scale on each of the following criteria: song selection, talent, and overall performance. ALL OF THE JUDGES’ DECISIONS WILL BE FINAL. Once all of the tabulations have been completed, and the finalist has been chosen, then all finalists will be called to be informed of the decision.

The competition will be held at the Richmond County Fair Grounds located at 315 Community Circle, Warsaw, Virginia inside the Peoples Community Bank booth. Participants must register at the PCB booth no later than 30 minutes before their start time. The final decision of the winner of The PCB Idol Contest will be made by the judges as a group. ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE JUDGES WILL BE FINAL. The winner will be announced by Saturday August 16th 11pm via the Peoples Community Bank facebook page. The winner will receive a $500 prize. Winner will be responsible for any and all taxes. Winner will be contacted by phone number that was used when registering.

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Andrew Knizner: a model for collegiate baseball perfection Leonard Banks

“For Andrew to come in and do the things he has done as a freshman, is remarkable.”

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From high school to playing at N.C. State, Andrew Knizner has become one of the top collegiate baseball players in the country.

He may be the best freshman collegiate third baseman in the country. Andrew Knizner’s journey to a potential career in Major League Baseball is paved with gold. The N.C. State freshman with family ties to King George has exceeded all expectations.

Most notably, Knizner’s .330 batting average, 43 runs scored, 69 hits (18 multi-hit games) including a triple, 11 doubles, 4 homeruns, 47 RBIs and 52 games, has resulted in a host of national awards. Is he the real deal, and does he possess the right stuff to take it to the next level?

After 16 years of coaching some of the best athletes ever to put on a baseball uniform, Wolfpack baseball head coach Elliot Avent is astounded at Knizner’s ability to blend academics with his performance on the field. “For Andrew to come in and do the things he has done as a freshman, is remarkable,” Avent said. “Not only is he a freshman AllAmerican, but he is an academic AllAmerican. The guys used to kid him

—Elliott Avent about the amount of time he studied, but he put the same amount of time on the baseball field. It’s fun to watch him grow.”

His list of accomplishments will easily convince any baseball aficionado that Knizner’s road to the next level is closer than you think: Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American; National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Freshman All-American Team; (NCBWA) Freshman All-American - 1st Team; Baseball America Freshman All-American - 2nd Team; Rawlings/ American Baseball See Knizner, page 8

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Dr. E.V. Rock’em: a sports & music odyssey Leonard Banks Sports editor By day, he is a computer scientist for NSWC; however, in the afternoon to evening hours, Eric Moore transforms into Dr. E.V. Rock’em.

During the winter sports season, he supports head coach Rich Buckwalter as an assistant coach for the King George Middle School wrestling team.

For the last 25 years, Moore has pursued his passion for encouraging young athletes within the King George area to become the best wrestler they can be. “I often tell my kids to go out there and be competitive, and no matter what happens, you know you’ve done your best,” Moore said.

“You can walk off the mat with your head held high.”

Ironically, Buckwalter and Moore originally started off as adversaries during a NSWC softball game. After Buckwalter intentionally ran into Moore, who was playing first base, on two occasions, it seemed the two were destined to become rivals.

“The next time he came up to bat,

I made sure that I was in front of the base, but he ran into me again,” Moore said. “He complained on both occasions that I was blocking the base paths.”

As fate would have it, after the game, Buckwalter apologized, stating that he was attempting to distract Moore by getting an advantage during the game. The dialogue resulted in a friendship that has lasted 26 years. Later, Moore joined Buckwalter as an assistant with the King George High School wrestling program, where he coached notables such as Josh Johnson and Steve Swanton.

He coached along side Buckwalter for 10 years, and later returned to help him coach the middle school team on two occasions.

“We had a good group of kids that stuck with the program this season,” Moore said. “It’s one of the few things that I do well enough, that I can give some kids that may not have seen somebody See Rock’em page 8

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Kids mix recreation with academics at Summer Station Rock’em: Music & sports Leonard Banks

From page 7

Sports editor The old Walker Grant Middle School in Fredericksburg is rumbling with a host of activities this summer.

Recently, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Xi Uplison Omega chapter partnered with the Walker Grant Alumni Association with the goal of enriching the lives of 42 area kids from the surrounding Fredericksburg area, including King George and Westmoreland.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Xi Uplison Omega chapter sorority member Normine Allen-Brown said, “Each year, as we get better and encompass a lot more time, we also get larger groups of sorority members to come in to participate in the program. We also develop better programs for the kids.”

The program lasts from June 26 to Aug. 4, while providing a host of activities throughout the week.

Sponsored by Walker Grant Alumni Association, with Leroy Hamm spearheading the yearly endeavor, the program has sustained itself for 15 years with yearly costs averaging $6,000 to $10,000.

The numerous Summer Camp competitions include a Hula Hoop tournament, where eight kids compete in a hula-hooping contest. The kid who can wiggle the hoop the longest, is later declared the winner. The Hula Limbs contest features kids who can

Summer Station program members participate in a game of tug-of-war. utilize their legs, arms, neck and wrists simultaneously while using the Hula Hoops. Other games include: Dodge ball, relay races, sack races, dizzy lizzy spin-arounds, tug-of-wars, can tosses and balloon tosses.

“I started the program 15 years ago, because when I was growing up, people did it for me,” Hamm said.

“If it wasn’t for them, I don’t think I would be where I am today.”

Summer Station inspired Hamm to go to college, graduate and pay it forward towards his beloved community. “We want to let children know what it means to grow up and become a full citizen.”

Hamm and his wife, Carole, have devoted their lives to broadening

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Each year as we get better and encompass a lot more time, we also get larger groups of sorority members to come in to participate in the program. We also develop better programs for the kids.”

—Normine Allen-Brown

the lives of children with a hunger to learn. Whether it’s math, English, creative writing, science, arts & crafts or field trips, the volunteers who participate in Summer Station are left with a renewed vision of humanity.

Throughout the week, Summer

Station guest speakers talked to the kids about the importance of water safety, hygiene and exercise. Speakers included Tracey Watkins, Allyson Hilliard, Harriette Tullos-Banks, Jacinta Topps and the Fredericksburg Fire Department.

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black in the wrestling world a look, and make them think, I can do that, too.”

Moore’s introduction to the world of wrestling took place in his junior year at Booker T. Washington High School, during a basketball scrimmage tryout game.

“Five minutes into the game, the coach told me I needed to tryout for the wrestling team, because I was hurting too many of his good players,” Moore said. “He said I needed to find an individual sport.”

After finding his athletic niche, Moore later went on to place third in the District.

Moore’s passion for music began during his early youth. Between listening to his mother’s Motown records and country western music from his father’s truck radio, he became well versed in every aspect of American music.

“My friends would often wonder why Dad played country music, and I would tell them, ‘That’s my Dad’s music, and it’s in his truck; either you ride or you walk’,” Moore said.

After moving to King George, Moore’s passion for music evolved into a hobby as a disc jockey for local parties. He was inspired by Caroline High School track & field coach Sansbury Harvey to pursue a part-time career as a disc jockey.

His reputation for inspiring people to dance to the beats of

a wide range of music spread throughout the community and soon transitioned to a business.

“While it was a hobby that turned

“While it was a hobby that turned into a business, if it ever becomes too much like work, I will stop doing it.”

—Eric Moore into a business, if it ever becomes too much like work, I will stop doing it,” Moore said. “For now, it’s a labor of love.”

Moore’s wife, Theresa, is his primary support technician and assistant. “She helps me with both technical musical setups and choice of attire. “She wants me to look professional, as well as be professional,” he said.

Along with weddings and high school basketball games, Moore has produced music for a wide range of community activities ranging from birthday parties to the annual King George Sheriff ’s Special Olympics Torch Run. His hobby has led to a full plate of community commitments.

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Recently, the annual Drifter Basketball Camp featured an eager group of present future girls’ basketball players. The camp’s Most Valuable Group Awards were given to Chris Herrod, Zoe Allison, Braden Streets, and Kennedy Muse. Kayleigh Shaw was this year’s camp MVP. Runners celebrate July 4th at the Heritage 5K Run. Leonard Banks Sports editor On Friday morning, July 4, the streets of downtown Fredericksburg were consumed with 1,072 runners.

While each runner pursued his or her personal agenda for either winning or finishing, the common theme for the race revolved around the celebration of America’s independence.

Fredericksburg resident Olivia Mills was the women’s overall winner with a time of 31:03. The 22-year-old athlete was over a minute faster than last year’s winner, King George resident Molly Roohi (32:09). Second and third place overall women’s finishers were Amy Martin (Charlottesville) and Susie Snyder (Fredericksburg) with times of 31:56, and 32:21.

As for the men, 26-year-old Richmond resident, Richard Morris, finished with the best overall time of 25:42. Stephen Harrison of Fredericksburg (26:44), and Charlottesville resident Ben Jacoby

(27:10) took second and third place.

Amid the colorful crowd of runners dressed in tutus, American Flag tops and bottoms, were 34 patriots from King George and two runners from Colonial Beach. From 85-year-old King George resident, Ferris Portner, to one-year-old Stafford resident, William Polania, the race featured an array of endurance enthusiasts from every corner of the Fredericksburg area.

Women’s category winners included: Olivia Mills, overall, Fredericksburg, 31:03; Rebecca Tidwell, 14&U, King George, 39:01; Harper Lovegrove, 15-19, Fredericksburg, 37:42; Sam Lasker, 20-14, Fredericksburg, 33:39; Ann Jacoby, 25-29, Richmond, 34:46; Anne Khatcheressian, 30-34, Fredericksburg, 33:32; Amy Huerta, 35-39, Fredericksburg, 34:17; Vicky Jasparro, 40-44, Fredericksburg, 34:18; Kate Moga, 45-49, Fredericksburg, 38:01; Carol David, 50-54, Stafford, 37:47; Leslie Kash, 55-59, Fredericksburg, 40:28; Jean

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Lauzon, Spotsylvania, 60-64, 42:12; Susan Ryan, 65-69, Fredericksburg , 1:01:04; Marcia Hall, 70 & over, King George, 1:01:04.

Men’s category winners included: Richard Morris, overall, Richmond, 25:42; Alexander Dachos, 14&U, King George, 36:07; Joseph Boyle, 1519, Ashland, 28:26; Matt Bohmeke, 20-24, Fredericksburg, 30:03; Mark Hopely, 25-29, Lynchburg, 27:57; James Hayner, 30-34, Fredericksburg, 29:39; E.J. O’Malley, 35-39, Stafford, 29:54; Matt Boyd, 40-44, Fredericksburg, 30:27; Scott Mersiowksy, 45-49, Fredericksburg, 29:47; Ted Poulos, 50-54, McLean, 32:15; David Lovegrove, 55-60, Fredericksburg, 33:11; Steve Sakry, 60-64, Stafford, 35:47; Bobby Stevens, 65-69, Stafford, 37:41; Tom Lake, 70 & over, Spotsylvania, 55:33; William Polania, others, Stafford, 40:30.

The Heritage 5K race is sponsored by the Fredericksburg Lions, and has also been a part of the Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix race series for the past 20 years.

All-Star softball coming to So. Md. Leonard Banks Sports editor Women’s softball played at its highest level is coming to the Southern Maryland Blue Crab Regency Furniture Stadium. On July 29, the USA Softball Women’s National Team will play a doubleheader game against the Maryland-DC All-Stars. The game will allow both teams an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming International Softball Federation Women’s World Championships, which is scheduled for August 1224, in Haarlem, Netherlands. The doubleheader will take place at 7 p.m.

Fans and aspiring high-level amateur softball fast-pitch players will have an opportunity to watch softball stars such as USA Softball infielder Lauren Gibson or Maryland All-Star Sammy Bost from Lebanon Valley.

University of South Florida head coach Ken Eriksen will lead the National Team, while three-time Olympic medalist and University of

Oregon head coach Laura Berg will serve as his assistant. In addition, Howard Dobson (LSU assistant coach) and Lisa Dodd (head coach at UNLV) will also serve as assistants throughout the summer.

The fast-pitch softball exhibition will also feature a youth clinic on Monday, July 28, at Laurel Springs Park in Waldorf, Md., hosted by Team USA head coach Eriksen and members of the USA Softball Women’s National Team. They will give girls ages, 6-16 an opportunity to work on every aspect of the game with some of the best players in the country.

To enroll in the clinic, go online to www.mddcasajo.org or contact Jack Hutcherson at jocommish@mddcasa. org. Check-in begins at 8 a.m.

Fans who wish to purchase tickets ($20) can call (301) 638-9788. An autograph session with team USA will be held following the game. The event is sponsored by USA Softball Association, Amateur Softball Association and the Maryland Blue Crabs.

Knizner: Focused on school and sports From page 7 Coaches Association (ABCA) Atlantic All-Region - 1st Team; AllACC 3rd Team; ACC All-Academic Team; First Team - Perfect Game Freshman All-American.

A proven hitter capable of crushing the ball over the fence or into right, center or left field gaps, Knizner’s season included a clinic in hitting in the following games: Irish Classic, 6 for 11 hits (.545), 2 Runs, 1 HR, 3 RBIs; Florida State series, 7 for 13 hits (.538), 1 Run, 3 RBIs, Clemson series, 5 for 13 hits (.385), 1 Run, 2 Doubles, 1 HR, 3 RBIs. “It almost surprises me sometimes on how well I’ve played,” Knizner said. “I’ve worked hard to get to this point in my career, and I am very happy.”

Most recently, Knizner was chosen to play in the Cape Cod Collegiate Baseball League in Massachusetts for the Wareham Gatemen team.

Knizner’s selection was rare, because the league normally focuses on juniors and seniors. The league has a longstanding reputation as an attraction for MLB scouts; only the top players in the country are selected to play.

On June 20, during a game against Hyannis, he was honored as league player of the game. He finished the game with a 3-4 plate appearance

that included 3 RBIs, 1 run scored and 1 stolen base.

Knizner’s athletic and academic success is found in a strong family support group that includes his parents, Mike and Theresa (DeBernard) Knizner, sister, Michelle Knizner (senior at Hanover High School), and grandparents, Robert and Laddie DeBernard of King George. Currently, the rising sophomore and industrial engineering major has a 4.0 G.P.A. Knizner is no stranger to the spotlight of athletic stardom. During his years at Hanover High School, the former short stop played in the AAU National Championship and won one of two recent VHSL Group AAA titles. In addition, he was named All-Metro, All-Region, and All-District by the Richmond Times Dispatch. He was also named FirstTeam All-Virginia Underclassmen

by Rivals.

Knizner’s leadership skills were recognized when he was honored in high school as a captain for both the baseball and football teams. In his role as quarterback during the 2013 season, he led the Hawks into the playoffs.

Upon his arrival at N.C. State, Knizner filled the shoes of thirdround MLB San Diego Padres draftee, Trea Turner. Knizner not only filled Turner’s position, but he

quickly adjusted to the collegiate level and excelled both in the infield and at the plate.

“I fought and battled hard to be on the team and to be able to start,” Knizner said. “When I got the opportunity to play, I took it and ran with it.”

The Wolfpack had seven players selected in the 2013 MLB draft, including first-round selections Carlos Rodon (Chicago White Sox) and Trea Turner (San Diego Padres).

Upon reflection, Knizner realizes the importance of returning to the team as a leader and of off-season weight conditioning. In order for the Wolfpack to achieve their College World Series dreams, 19 new recruits will have to step up their game and quickly make the adjustment to the college level.

“People always say it’s the same game, but collegiate baseball is a lot faster, and most of the pitchers are throwing over 90 mph,” Knizner said.

Now that Knizner is on the verge of mastering the game that he loves, the million-dollar question lingers: Where will he end up during the next three years? The very thought of Knizner’s future in athletics or corporate America is an adrenalin rush. Fasten your seatbelts; the world of Knizner is about to unfold.

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After defeating the Roanoke Scrappers,10-7, the King George Her-icanes display trophies at the Queen of the Hill Tournament.

KG Her-icanes take first place at Queen of the Hill tournament Jeff Truslow The KG Her-icanes softball team traveled to Richmond July 4-6 to play in one of Softball Nation’s biggest tournaments of the summer. The three-day event required teams to play three games on Friday, four games on Saturday, and then a single elimination playoff round was held on Sunday.

The 14u tournament field included 27 teams from numerous regions of the state. Many of the top VA girls’ travel programs competed for the Queen of the Hill Cup. KG faced stiff competition in each of their games on Friday, but was able to tally a two-win and one-loss record. In game #1 against the West End Waves, Kaylee Wright tripled in the fourth inning and scored the first run for KG on a sacrifice by Juliet Truslow.

With KG trailing 4-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning, Ashleigh Nalls delivered a mammoth grand slam home run for KG down the right field line to secure a 5-4 victory. KG lost a 3-2 pitchers’ duel to the Va Legends in game #2, but the Hericanes rallied for a 2-0 victory over the Va Edge on Friday afternoon in game #3, as Amber Hixson and Ashleigh Nalls each drove in a run.

Juliet Truslow and Nalls combined to pitch the shutout for KG, with Nalls striking out eight batters in her three innings of work.

On Saturday, KG won 9-1 over the Old Dominion Scrappers in game #4, as Erin Baker allowed only four hits in five innings on the mound for KG. In game #5, KG won 10-2 over the Maroon Crush, as Juliet Truslow

tossed a six-hitter. Hailey Thomas, Kaylee Wright, A. Nalls, J. Truslow, Destiny Johnson, Caitlyn Crossman and Casey Ulrich all provided key hits to drive in runs for KG. In game #6, KG won a 7-6 nail bitter over a pesky Manassas Blaze team, as Nalls struck out eight batters in four innings while allowing three hits.

Emily Davis (triple), Kaylee Wright (2 singles), Ashleigh Nalls (2 doubles and a single), and Anna Schram (2 singles) provided a potent KG offense. Truslow and Nalls combined on a four-hitter for the win. Game #7 pitted the 5 win - 1 loss Her-icanes against the 5 win - 1 loss Extreme Force.

KG could only manage six hits, with Kaylee Wright and Hailey Thomas providing two a piece, but KG lost a tight 2-1 battle. Nalls struck out eight and allowed five hits in six innings.

KG’s 5-2 record in pool play earned the team a #3 seed for Sunday’s Gold bracket games.

With the elimination round starting Sunday morning, KG won game #8 by a score of 2-1 over the Sudden Impact. Destiny Johnson had a key double, with C. Crossman sacrificing her home, and Emily Davis blasted a home run to right field for KG’s only two runs.

Ashleigh Nalls struck out 13 batters in six innings of work while allowing two hits. In the quarterfinal game #9, Nalls delivered a two-run homer to right field that resulted in a major collision at the plate, as the catcher was blocking the plate without the ball.

The collision woke up the KG bats, as K. Wright (2 singles), D. Johnson (triple, single), A. Schram (2 singles), C. Crossman (double, single), and

Truslow (single) helped produce eight runs for KG. Truslow pitched four innings, and Nalls pitched two innings as KG allowed one run over six innings.

In game #10, KG faced the Stafford Black Hawks. Davis, Nalls and Johnson each singled in the first to provide KG’s first runs. Nalls added a home run blast in the third inning to provide a 2-0 lead. The KG defense was nearly perfect, as they made 16 put outs to go along with Nalls’ five strikeouts over seven innings to secure a 2-1 win.

In the championship game, KG faced the undefeated VA Scrappers from Roanoke. KG scored three runs in the first inning on hard-hit balls by Davis, Nalls, Truslow and Johnson.

Hailey Thomas bunted for a base hit and scored. In the third inning, with KG winning 4-2 and the bases loaded, catcher Emily Davis creamed a fastball for a grand slam home run.

Nalls walloped another home run in the fourth, and Crossman followed with an RBI single, giving KG 10 runs.

J. Truslow pitched 2-2/3 innings, and Nalls pitched 2-1/3 innings to secure the 10-7 victory for KG. With the nine wins this weekend, the Her-icanes stretched their record to 27 wins and 10 losses this spring season. The group of girls that played this weekend fought from the first pitch to the last pitch and played with all heart and grit.

KG suffered many injuries during the tournament, but somehow the ladies kept getting up and competing.

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Black Dog Paddle instructor, Maria Schultz teaches paddle board clinic participants, Justin Hockaday (left) and Sierra Devault (middle, background) the importance of water safety, while maneuvering their paddle boards on the Machodoc Creek in Dahlgren.

Torpedoes top Hammerheads Leonard Banks Sports editor Last Wednesday, at the Lake Wilderness swim venue, the Hopyard Hammerheads suffered a heartbreaking 193-150 loss.

The potential for a late rally was dismissed after 48 events; the meet was stopped due to inclement weather.

Unfortunately for the Hammerheads, one of their best swimmers, Bruce Kuberek, missed an opportunity to participate in the breaststroke, which is one of his stronger events. Along with a supporting cast of Hammerhead scorers, the meet could have gone down to the wire. Kuberek finished the meet with double victories in the 12&U 100-meter freestyle (17:91), and 9-10 25-meter butterfly (21.85).

Other notable Hammerhead performances included: Reilly Kroll (triple winner), 13-18, 100-meter freestyle (1:04:27), 1st, 15-18, 50-meter freestyle (29.30), 1st, 15-18, 50-meter backstroke (33:02), 1st; Christopher Jones (double winner), 11-12, 50-meter freestyle (35:47); 1112, 50-meter backstroke (46:16); Jessica Miller (double winner) 1318, 100-meter freestyle (1:06:4) 1st, 13-14, 50-meter freestyle (31:18), 1st.

Notable first place solo finishes included: Rebecca Miller, 8&U

Dahlgren Sharks overpower Austin Ridge Elizabeth Guthrie Last Wednesday, July 2, the Dahlgren Sharks found their home Y pool a great place to bounce back from the previous week’s loss. The Sharks scored a solid victory over the Austin Ridge Rapids with a score of 297.5 to 191.5. A key part of their victory was the following four triple winners (all times in meters): Jenna Kapp (11) – 100 free (1:09.94), 50 fly (33.61), and 50 back (35.84); Alex Poley (13) – 50 free (29.31), 50 fly (35.42), 50 back (35.79); Marie Macaluso (10) – 25 free (16.74), 25 fly (20.28), 25 back (20.49); and Matt Minero (16) - 50 free (28.36), 50 breast (37.35), 100 IM (1:12.84).

Many other Sharks enjoyed first place finishes to help make this meet complete: Katie Poley (6) - 25 free (23.19); Deborah Fairfax (7) – 25 back (27.35); Andrew Stuart (7) – 25 free (21.95), 25 breaststroke (35.81); Ben Tidwell (7) – 25 back (29.63); Adriana Minero (8) – 25 free (19.35), 25 fly (2.81); Seth Christensen (9) – 25 free (19.10), 25 breaststroke (27.30); Andrew Green (9) – 25 back (25.14); Maria Poley (9) – 25 breaststroke (25.62); Sabastian Bas-Vazquez (10) – 100 free (1:23.99), 25 fly (21.40); Becca Tidwell (11) – 50 breaststroke (49.89); Jordan Morin (13) – 50 breaststroke (49.49); Gabriela Thompson (13) – 50 free (29.59), 50 back (35.59); Veronica DeClute (14) – 50 fly (34.56); Stephen Klopp (15) – (39.00); and Julian BonillaVazquez (16) – 100 free (1:04.19), 50 fly (30.73).

The following relay teams also placed first: Girls 8 & under free (Deborah Fairfax, Katie Poley,

Arwen Downum, Adriana Minero) (1:28.03); Girls 11-12 free (Becca Tidwell, Carter Wasser, Chayla Morin, Jenna Kapp) (1:05.71); Boys 13-14 free (Jordan Morin, Matthew Macaluso, Eddie Tidwell, Alex Poley) (58.84); Boys 15-18 free (Julian Bonilla-Vazquez, Matt Minero, Stephen Klopp, Ricardo BonillaVazquez); Girls Junior Medley Relay – (Carter Wasser, Chayla Morin, Jenna Kapp, Marie Macaluso) (1:16.73); Boys Senior Medley Relay – (Ricardo Bonilla-Vazquez, Matt Minero, Julian Bonilla-Vazquez, Alex Poley) (1:00.62); Girls 18 & Under Graduated Free (tie) – (Adriana Minero, Marie Macaluso, Jenna Kapp, Gabriela Thompson, Madison DeClute ) (1:22.72); and Boys 18 & Under Graduated Free – (Andrew Stuart, Seth Christensen, Trey Burrell, Alex Poley, Julian BonillaVazquez) (1:26.68).

The Sharks travel to Fawn Lake for their fourth dual meet of the season on July 9.

Swimmers of the Week We are coming off a solid win over Austin Ridge this past week, and our swimmers of the week helped make the win possible and also showed improvement at this meet.

Our girls’ swimmer of the week is both new to the team and new to competitive swimming.

Twelveyear old Aminah Brown catches on fast and is getting faster every week. She is very dedicated about coming to practice every day and works hard. At our first meet against Regency Park, Aminan placed eighth in 50 meter free (40.41). Aminan dropped more than two seconds of

A Hammerhead swimmer prepares for an upcoming meet. Leonard Banks 25-meter breaststroke (37:93); Brayden Rash, 8&U 25-meter backstroke (27.81); Nathaniel Wilson, 13-14 50-meter butterfly (31:31); Anna Hall, 13-14 50-meter backstroke (39:84); Sean Damron, 6&U 25-meter freestyle (33:78); Cameron Cook, 8&U 25-meter freestyle (22:00); Logan Constant, 9-10 25-meter backstroke (25:56).

Elsewhere in local summer swimming, the Dahlgren Sharks defeated Austin Ridge, 297.5-191.5, while Spotsylvania defeated Eden Estates on Monday night, 268-229.

On Wednesday, the Sharks will travel to Fawn Lake; Hopyard will travel to Spotsylvania, while Country Club will play host to Eden Estates. All meets begin at 6 p.m.

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Shark Swimmers of the Week, Aminah Brown (left) and Jona Kapp (right). her 50 meter freestyle time at last week’s meet and placed sixth with a time of 38.51. Aminan also swam 50 backstroke and placed sixth with a time of 49.63. Aminan has a positive attitude and shows lots of team spirit.

Way to go, Aminan, we’re proud of you!

Our boys’ swimmer of the week is also new to the Sharks and competitive swimming.

Twelveyear old Jonah Kapp works hard, does what he is asked to do, and always tries to improve. At our first meet with Regency Park, he placed third in the 100 free (1:45.75), and

Correction: Colonial Beach resident David Baker finished the Colonial Beach Blues Festival in third place (19:28), ahead of Alice Pallotti, who finished fourth, with a time of 20:14.

fourth in 50 free (45.75). At the meet with Salem Fields his 50 free time improved (43.84) as he again placed fourth. Last week against Austin Ridge, Jonah placed fourth in 50 meter back (55.46). Nice swimming, Jonah, we’re glad you are a part of our team!

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Engineer finds teaching satisfaction at Rappahannock Community College Rappahannock Community College engineering instructor Ayars Lore has an impressive list of credentials—military, educational, and work-related. Though he has amply earned a carefree retirement, he prefers to he has gained in his 70 years, saying, “I get great joy from orchestrating learning for students of all ages who have chosen to improve themselves.” In particular, he has been closely involved with the millwright technology program offered through RCC’s Workforce Development Center.

This two-year program, set up initially at Potomac Supply Corpora-

tion in Westmoreland County, gave company employees the opportunity to earn college credit as well as qualifying for the Virginia Department of Labor designation of “journeyman millwright,” either of which can lead to job advancement and better pay.

“There is a real need for this program in RCC’s territory,” says Lore. “I hope it continues to grow.” He adds, “My work experience is very aligned with nearly all of the curriculum, and I am allowed to teach what I have experienced in my many years of manufacturing and engineering.”

After a three-and-a-half year stint in the United States Army Corps

of Engineers, Lore earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial management from Clarkson College (now Clarkson University) in Potsdam, New York. The next 27 years were spent moving from place to place, completing assignments all over the continental United States and Puerto Rico as an employee of DuPont Corporation. About half of his assignments, Lore says, were in project engineering, and the rest in manufacturing, most of which focused on reliability engineering. “I promoted plant and process reliability regionally in the United States and Europe, and became a Six Sigma Black Belt,”

he says. “Six Sigma” is a method of improving business success through the use of statistical analysis rather than guesswork; it is geared toward projects with quantifiable business outcomes, and is defined by the five steps of “Define,” “Measure,” Analyze,” “Improve,” and “Control.” Black Belts must complete four weeks of intensive instruction and a live project based on Six Sigma principles, after which they are put in charge of Six Sigma projects lasting four to six months each.

Lore accepted early retirement at age 58, moving from his last posting in Charleston, West Virginia,

to the Richmond area. Shortly after this, he was offered an adjunct instructor’s position with the Virginia Community College System, and he has taught both credit and noncredit courses with several VCCS colleges ever since, ending with the last four years at RCC. Among the subjects he has taught are basic electricity (AC and DC), blueprint reading, pneumatics, electrical wiring, principles of electrical circuits, programmable controllers, digital fundamentals, basics of pneumatics and hydraulics, and basic electrical and computer math.

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Lore mentions what he calls “some real ‘turn-ons’ for me”: students staying after class to discuss material that interests them; students helping each other to understand difficult concepts; students letting him know about promotions or better jobs— “and many more!” he says.

In his spare time, Lore enjoys sailing with his wife, acting as a “surrogate grandparent” to younger families, visiting museums and gardens, and offering free tutoring in math and science to high school students.

“In my personal academic journey, many helped me,” he recalls. “Maybe it’s payback.”

Ebony Lakeisha Hudnall, 22, Kinsale arrested for DWI: 1st offense with child.

Sanford James Bryan, 63, Richmond arrested for DWI and carry concealed weapon.

LaTasha Denise Holmes, 29, King George arrested for DWI. JUNE 23

Cheryl Lynn Goolsby, 43, Montross arrested for possess similar drug synthetic cannabinoids.

JUNE 25 Catherine Marie McCauley, 56, Montross arrested for assault on family member.

JUNE 26 Kristy Elaine Joines, 20, King George arrested for DWI. Randy Paul Rogers, Jr., 32, Colonial Beach arrested for DWI.

Donald William Arone, 55, Richmond arrested for fail to appear on a felony offense on June 24, 2014.

JUNE 27 Jeffrey Lamarr Rose, 43, Hague arrested for felony strangle another causing injury, felony abduction and assault on family member.

JUNE 28 Robert Antoine Kelly, 29, Hague arrested for drunk in public.

Larry Chester Brooks, 56, Montross arrested for resisting arrest and violation of protective order.

JUNE 30 Brian David Geronimo, 25, currently at NNRJ was served with a capias for probation violation on felony offense.

George Antonio Lee, 40, currently at NNRJ was served with a capias for probation violation on felony offense.

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JUNE 16 Patricia Faye Boone, 39, Colonial Beach arrested for assault on family member.

JUNE 18 Gregory D. Butler, 35, Colonial Beach arrested for drunk in public.

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JUNE 20 Christopher Lee Feather, 21, Dunnsville arrested for DWI. JUNE 21 Jose Juan Ochoa-Godinez, 34, Warsaw arrested for DWI. JUNE 22

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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 4358 Potomac Drive IRTA 4360 Potomac Drive Dahlgren, VA 22448

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In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $66,500.00, dated October 22, 2002, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for King George County on October 22, 2002, as Instrument Number 200210220056500, in Deed Book 0409, at Page 740, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of King George County, 9483 Kings Highway, King George, VA on July 23, 2014 at 9:30 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Potomac Magisterial District, of King George County, Virginia, containing 1.00 acre, more or less, as shown on a plat of survey made by Harrison & Associates, CLS, dated February 14, 1992, of record in Plat Book 14, Page 254, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia.. Tax ID: 9B-1-23A. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $6,600.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit.

Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Loan Type: Conv/FNMA (Trustee # 528770) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www. atlanticlawgrp.com FEI # 1074.00791 07/09/2014, 07/16/2014

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Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) propose to construct a 280-foot SelfSupport Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/ white strobes. The Site location is 15317 Kings Highway, King George, King George County, VA 22485, Lat: 38-12-2.59, Lon: -77-4-57.65. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antennae Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A0905717. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/ environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Stephanie, s.claypool@trileaf. com, 10845 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KING GEORGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 12344 Mount Rose Drive, King George, VA 22485

The King George County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:15 p.m., on Tuesday July 15, 2014, in the Robert H. Combs Board Room of the Revercomb Administration Building at 10459 Courthouse Drive, King George, Virginia.

By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated May 31, 2007, and recorded at Instrument Number 20070601000143420 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for King George County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $387,200.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at 9483 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485 on: August 4, 2014 at 11:30 AM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of all of that certain tract or parcel of land together with all rights and privileges thereto appurtenant, situated, lying and being in Rappahannock District, King George County, Virginia, containing 24.3615 acres, and designated as Parcel “B”, on Plat of Survey dated January 10, 2007, prepared by Richard B. Allison, Jr. and Associates, which plat is recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia, as Instrument Number #20070205000110760., and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $38,000.00, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, in cash or cashier’s check payable to the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE will be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee’s fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the Seller’s attorneys at settlement, a fee of $445.00 for review of the settlement documents.

Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding.

Case Number 11-03-E01: Request by Aqua Virginia, Inc., to operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) serving Presidential Lakes Section 14 which is located on Tax Map 14B (1), Parcel 344A. The property contains 23.34 acres and is located in Presidential Lakes Subdivision, Section 14, at 8316 Colfax Drive. The property is zoned One-family District R-1; a WWTP is only permitted in the R-1 Zoning District by Special Exception and the previous approved Special Exception Permit requires a new owner to obtain a new Special Exception Permit. The Comprehensive Plan, April 16, 2013, identifies the property as being within the Potomac River/North (Rural Development Area with a recommended residential density of should be in range of 1 dwelling unit per 2 to 10 or more acres, unless clustering development techniques are employed with large blocks of open space being preserved.

Case Number 11-03-E02: Request by Aqua Virginia, Inc., to operate the Water Storage and/or Pumping System (Water System)serving Presidential Lakes Section 14 which is located on Tax Map 14B (1), Parcel 344A (Well and Storage Tanks 6096 Carter Drive) and 213A (Well lot 6353 Igo Road). The property contains 23.34 acres and is located in Presidential Lakes Subdivision, Section 14. The property is zoned One-family District R-1; a “Water System” is only permitted in the R-1, Zoning District by Special Exception Permit. The Comprehensive Plan, April 16, 2013, identifies the property as being within the Potomac River/North (Rural Development Area with a recommended residential density of should be in range of 1 dwelling unit per 2 to 10 or more acres, unless clustering development techniques are employed with large blocks of open space being preserved.

Documents related to the above cases are available for public inspection during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Department of Community Development, King George County Revercomb Administration Building. The public is invited to attend the above scheduled hearings and to express their views on the above cases. Those who are unable to attend the public hearings may submit their comments in writing to the Director of Community Development, 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 104, King George, Virginia 22485, prior to the scheduled hearings.

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Carpenter’s legacy will live on in building named after him Linda Farneth

On June 12, Commissioners, staff and guests gathered to unveil the new sign naming the Potomac River Fisheries Building, on 222 Taylor St. in Colonial Beach, after Mr. Kirby A. “AC” Carpenter for his many years of dedicated service to the Commission.

Carpenter served as Assistant Executive Secretary from June 1973 to December 1982, and then moved up to Executive Secretary until June 2013.

During his 40 years of service to the Fisheries Commission, Carpenter was responsible for the effective and efficient management of all of the Commission’s affairs and carried out the mandate of the previous Commissioners.

Carpenter was responsible for carrying out his duties while complying with the requirements of the Maryland-Virginia Potomac River Compact of 1958.

Carpenter is extremely knowledgeable, which the Commission said served him well in the execution of his duties. Carpenter explained how the Compact of 1958 got its start almost 175 years earlier.

The Compact of 1785 gave Virginians fishing rights in the Potomac River, and Maryland free passage

through the capes. Once enacted, a ship coming into Baltimore did not have to pay any tolls to come through Virginia. The Interstate Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution can trace its roots directly to the Compact of 1785.

The Compact of 1785 required the current general assemblies of both Maryland and Virginia agree on any law concerning the Potomac. The first piece of legislation passed in 1884, and the most recent legislation passed in 1929.

After World War II, the area saw a period of fighting, commonly referred to as the Oyster Wars. People were shot at, boats were chased, and one death resulted from gunfire.

Carpenter said a Virginian, trying to escape from law enforcement, was shot by a Maryland officer.

Maryland then aggregated the Compact. The case went immediately to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court appointed Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stanley Reed to be a mediator. He set the two states down and said, “What you really want to do is figure out how to rule the river, not sue one another.”

This resulted in the creation of the Potomac River Compact of 1958, the compact the Fisheries Commission

works under today.

Carpenter said, “This Commission held its first meeting in January of 1963, and is 51 years old now. And, nobody has died in the last 51 years over a fish, crab or oyster.”

The members are made up of 4 members from each state. The number of commissioners has always been an even number. This is to ensure that the two states must work together.

There are no tiebreaking votes.

When asked how the Commission breaks a tie, Carpenter said, “They don’t! If they don’t work together, they can’t do anything.”

Carpenter added, “The remarkable part is that the two states could come together here, actually work together, manage a river, manage a fisheries, and leave and go home and still argue with one another.”

Carpenter said he was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Commission. He represented the Commission at public hearings for items that were of interest to the Fisheries Commission.

When the Fisheries Commission needed legislation changed, Carpenter would attend in both states, presenting Commission requests and recommendations.

Carpenter was born and raised in

Friends, Coworkers and Commissioners join A.C. Carpenter, Retired Executive Secretary of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission, for a photo in front of the Colonial Beach building, now named after Carpenter in honor of his 40 years of dedicated service to the Commission.

Maryland, where he still resides. He commuted over the Potomac River Bridge for 40 years, which he said he won’t miss.

“The Commission itself is a marvelous working body; the fact that I’m not an Executive Director, I’m an Executive Secretary, my distinction is quite clear. The Commissioners, the eight of them, have to do the

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Nathan Housey and JoAnn Kohler were voted Heritage Hall’s Senior Prom King and Queen.

In celebration of National Nursing Home Week, Heritage Hall Nursing Home held a “senior” prom for its residents. On Friday, May 16, some of the residents dressed in formal clothing for the Hawaiian-themed event. Staff and residents voted for the Prom King and Queen.

This year’s winners were Nathan Housey and JoAnn Kohler. The King and Queen were presented with a crown and a tiara at their coronation.

Heritage Hall has been holding its Senior Prom for over 15 years now.

Also celebrated during National Nursing Home Week was Heritage Hall’s 2013 Employee of the Year, Ben Alexander. Ben has been with Heritage Hall for 2½ years and works in the Dietary Department.

Employees and administration nominate and vote for Employee of the Quarter. At the end of the year, the Employees of the Quarter are put on a ballot, and the staff vote for Employee of the Year.

Congrats, Ben! —Carla Rollins Gutridge

work. Yes, I provide them with starting points for the conversations and bring things to their attention that need to be done, but they are the ones who have to make the decisions; I’m not a voting member. It’s a working commission; the membership really has to take seriously.”

Carpenter said when he learned the Commission wanted to name the

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Ben Alexander received Heritage Hall’s Employee of the Year Award.

The Westmoreland Rehabilitation Center, the 66-bed facility in Colonial Beach that offers outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation services, is hosting a Youth Volunteer Program Monday, July 15 through Friday, August 15.

“The program is geared towards youth, ages 16-18, who would like to visit with outpatients and our residents, play music and assist with special events and/or activities,” said Angela Carter, Director of Admissions and Marketing.

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building after him, he was quite honored, adding, “It was a total surprise; even a complete shock.”

None of the accomplishments of the Fisheries Commission are attributed to one person; the entire group and staff enjoy the celebration when a new milestone is reached, new legislation is passed or a new commercial fishing industry is benefited.

Young people interested are asked to stop by the Westmoreland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center located at 2400 McKinney Blvd. in Colonial Beach between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to obtain an application. Applicants should ask for Carter or Betty Townsend, Director of Activities and Volunteer Services.

For additional information, they can be reached at 804-224-2222.

Westmoreland Rehabilitation is noted for welcoming volunteers to assist with activities and special events for its residents and patients.

“Volunteering at our facility is guaranteed to be a rewarding, life changing experience for many people and for a variety of reasons,” said Carter.

The facility has a new administrator, Jerry Howard, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. The goal of Howard, Carter, Townsend and the other key staff and volunteers at Westmoreland Rehabilitation and Healthcare is to meet the demand for effective, quality healthcare by the growing number of senior citizens in King George and Westmoreland Counties.

As the need for additional healthcare options has increased dramatically with more and more seniors and retires moving into the area, Westmoreland Rehabilitation and Healthcare has become a popular solution for those seeking to recover from illness, injury, surgery and needing rehabilitation or long-term care services.

The Colonial Beach healthcare facility serves both inpatients and outpatients, providing rehabilitation therapy and skilled nursing to help patients recover from injuries or illnesses that have changed their lives.

Occupational and speech therapists are available, as well as state-of-theart physical therapy.

Westmoreland Rehabilitation, which has been serving the area for 20 years, is one of three facilities owned by Cambridge Health Care of Richmond. Others are located in Richmond and in Alexandria in Northern Virginia. Additional information about Westmoreland Rehabilitation and Healthcare can be obtained online at info@westmorelandrehab.com.

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