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Council tries to cut taxes, told it can’t Linda Farneth

Richard Leggitt

Above- Walt Heyer, director of the Westmoreland County Museum, displays an old photograph of the Wakefield Building, which the museum is expanding. Below- The window sign for the new 1940’s-style soda shoppe.

Expansion seeks to illustrate county is more than just famous families Richard Leggitt The popular Westmoreland County Museum in Montross is in the middle of a $1 million expansion that will allow citizens and tourists to visit a 1940’s-style soda fountain and general store and go back in time to relive life in the rural Virginia town. The museum has purchased and is remodeling the Wakefield Building, a 1929 brick building at 43 Court Square, next door to the present museum. Throughout the years, the location has served as an auto dealership, a gas station, a furniture store, a drug store, a bank and the home of the county Selective Service and Rations Boards. “We have lost a number of older buildings and some of the character of the town,” said museum director Walt Heyer. “We wanted to find a way to save this building and to make the museum more visible.” Heyer said the museum surveyed Montross residents to help determine what they felt the community wanted to see with the expansion. “They told us they wanted a place to go to that was like the good old days; a place that could be a gathering place for the town.” The soda shoppe will have booths and fountains and serve Coca Cola, Northern Neck Ginger Ale and Hershey’s Ice Cream, and the general store will offer exhibits and merchandise typical of Westmoreland County during that period. The new museum property will have an interactive area for children, a replica of an early Montross general store post office, a portrait gallery and a 1,200-squarefoot meeting room for workshops,

Despite their best efforts and good intentions, the Colonial Beach Town Council was unable to reduce real estate taxes at a recent meeting. At the Sept 16 meeting, the council voted unanimously to pass a resolution reducing the real estate tax by one cent. However, the council subsequently was advised by the Town Attorney Andrea Erard that the resolution was not valid. Erard was not in attendance at the meeting Erard wrote in an email that “a real estate tax reduction would need to be done by ordinance, which requires advertising for a public hearing. It appears this would need to be done before the land book is delivered. I understand from (Town Manager) Val (Foulds) that the land book is ready to be delivered.” The council was aware at the meeting that Virginia law states, “after the commissioner of the revenue shall have delivered a copy of his land book to the county or city treasurer, no alteration shall be made therein by him affecting the taxes or levies of that year.” The council also knew the books were ready to be delivered in the next few days. Members of the council believed that lowering taxes did not require a public hearing. State law says a locality can advertise a higher tax rate but pass a lower rate. However, once set, the law does not allow for a change without a public hearing, Erard advised. The land books have been certified by the Westmoreland County Commissioner of Revenue but had not yet been delivered as of Monday. The current real estate tax rates were raised by four cents to the rate of 62 cents per hundred dollars of value at a May 21 public hearing and were retroactive to Jan. 1.

Council OKs bond The Colonial Beach Town Council has OK’d a $1.9 million bond to pay for school relocation and repairs, as well as a few other items the town wants done. The board voted Sept. 16 to approve the bond amount, lowering its initial estimate from $2.6 million by eliminating several equipment purchases that it was deemed were not eligible to be bought with the bond money. The equipment, such as new trucks, a Bobcat and sewage cleaning equipment, may be purchased through a lease/ purchase program. One of the stipulations in securing the bond is that the town must agree to raise taxes to serve as collateral if payments cannot be made. At the Sept 16 meeting, Councilman Gary Seeber said one cent of the original four-cent increase was to give to the school; however, since the school has accepted a $1.8 million insurance settlement from the Jan.5 fire that destroyed the old elementary school, the tax should be lowered by a penny. “A one-cent real estate tax is estimated to bring in about $45,000 per year,” said Councilman Pete Bone. “I am confident that the members were trying to ascertain if there was enough support on town council to move forward with a one-cent decrease, should the opportunity still exist for them to do so,” Foulds said Sept. 22.

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If you’d like to help The museum is accepting gifts of any amount. Potential donors can contact the museum for more information at 804-493-8440 or mail checks to: The Museum Expansion Fund, P.O.Box 247, Montross, VA 22520. town meetings and community gatherings. The Westmoreland County Museum, established in 1941, has long been known for its exhibits of early Westmoreland County history,

including the genealogical and pictorial histories of the Washington, Lee and Monroe families. “The new project will expand the museum’s record of Westmoreland County history,” Heyer said. For example, an upper level will be devoted to exhibit rooms and the pictorial and artifact history of farming, lumbering, fishing and watermen in Westmoreland County. “There is so much more to the history of this county than just the Washingtons, the Lees and the Monroes,” Heyer said. “Did you know that at one point, Westmoreland County had 10 canneries that were harvesting and canning tomatoes?”

Heyer said the 12-member museum board has raised more than $500,000 for the current expansion project. “We’ve been very creative in raising funds, but there is more to be done,” he said, noting the museum needs an additional $500,000 to finish the Wakefield Building project. “To be successful as a museum,” Heyer said, “you have to become a part of the community, and the community has to become a part of you.” He said the expansion effort to save a part of Montross’ past while the town is in the midst of its revitalization efforts will be a major push toward that goal.

“Let’s get historical,” was the theme of Saturday’s Kinsale Day as the port community featured artists and artisans from the area, many of whom had their work for sale at the event. In addition to the exhibits, there was a pancake breakfast, a rubber duck derby and music by The Sierra Band. One of the stars of the daylong event was Daisy Howard-Douglas, above left, with husband, James Al-

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len Douglas. Howard-Douglas is a well-known author of children’s and historical books who lives at Sandy Point in Westmoreland County. Howard-Douglas is a former teacher who has won national awards for the dozen books she has written about black history.

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Love Thy Neighbor Mars Hill event set agape ministry church will host a Gospel Sing on Friday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Scheduled to perform. L.G. Bland Mass Choir and the Everyready Choraleers. Fellowship to follow. 9106 Indiantown Road, KG. Everyone welcome. new life ministries will present the Agape Children’s Choir performing the musical, “Dr. Newheart’s Neck-up Check-up” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28. Refreshments will follow. Route 205 in Colonial Beach. (804) 224-8452. st. Mary’s episcopal church invites you to come out for its Annual Oyster/Ham Dinner and Silent Auction Gala on Friday, Sept. 26, 5-8 p.m. Parish Hall-Washington Ave in Colonial Beach.

good hope baptist church to install the Rev. Arthur J. Washington, Jr. as their pastor in a special service Sunday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. A pre-installation banquet will be held 1:30-2:30 p.m. Several local area ministers will also participate in various parts of the service. 17154 Good Hope Road, KG, VA. All Together Gospel singers will be celebrating their 16th Anniversary at the KG Middle School on Oct. 4 starting at 5 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m. For more information call (804) 2141472. 8246 Dahlgren Rd. KG.

Good Hope Baptist Church to Install Pastor Washington The Rev. Arthur J. Washington Jr., Pastor-Elect of Good Hope Baptist Church in King George since May, will be installed as the pastor in a special service, Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m. The installation sermon will be dleivered by the Rev. Antonio Baker, Pastor, Third Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Woodford, VA. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. The Rev. L. Tremayne Lacey, Pastor, Long Branch Baptist Church, Woodford, VA will preside with several area ministers participating in various parts of the service. A pre-installation banquet will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Rev. Washington is a native of Caroline County, VA graduating from Caroline High School. He earned a Bachelor of Theology Degree from the Fredericksburg Bible Institue and Seminary, a Certificate in Religious Studies from the Evans-Smith Leadership School of Theology of Virginia Union University and a Certificate in Religious Studies from the EvansSmith Leadership School of Theology of Virginia Union University and a Certificate in Proclamation and Pastoral Care from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of Virginia Union University. Rev. Washington was licensed by Rev. Baker at Third Mt. Zion and ordained by Rev. Lacey at Long Branch. He is married to the former Miss Jill Parker of Caroline County. They are the parents of three sons and currently reside in Bowling Green, VA.

Love Thy Neighbor’s September event opened with prayer from guest speaker NSWC Chaplain Randy Gibson followed by music performed by Ms. Sherry Jett on the auto harp. Ms. Sherry not only played but also sang and gave testimony with the audience frequently joining in and clapping as many of the Ole Time Gospel songs were played intermittently throughout the afternoon. Chaplain Gibson shared a spiritual message of hope with our guests and was a blessing to all! We had many new faces in the crowd and a sweet spirit encircled all who were there ….. Sgt. Karen Richards from the King George Sheriff ’s Office spoke briefly about the TRIAD program, a cooperative effort of law enforcement agencies (police/fire/sheriffs) and one of the fastest growing crime prevention programs in the country. TRIAD is geared towards reducing the fear of crime and victimization among our Seniors by increasing awareness of scams and frauds targeting them, strengthening communication and educating seniors on resources that are available in their community. Love Thy Neighbor will be joining this effort and sharing information on upcoming monthly seminars and other services. Union First Market Bank had representatives Priscilla Morgan and Renee Cox available to discuss any financial issues our guests had and offer assistance as needed. Our Children’s Corner welcomed Chyna back after her summer vacation. She had some helping hands working with the youngsters offering fun activities for them to do. We were blessed with an abundance of food, fresh fruit, much needed hygiene items and dog/cat food to offer in our Food Pantry. We are thankful for the Farmer’s Market faithful ongoing donations of fresh produce this month (Larry’s Produce -Santa Cruz, C & T and Level Green Farm). Jane Van Valzah, President of the Farmer’s Market shared information on their Incentive Program stating, “We offer a match for those who swipe their SNAP card for $10 or less, they receive bonus tokens to

match their SNAP benefits up to $10. We also have a new program called the ‘Bring a Friend’ for $5 which rewards SNAP customers who bring a new customer to the market. If they bring a friend, they receive an additional $5 in tokens and the friend receives an additional $5 of tokens to spend on fruits and vegetables. This means if they swipe their card for $10 they receive $15 in additional tokens for a total of $25 they can spend at the KG Farmers’ Market. It’s a win for them.” Thanks to the Pepperidge Farm Warehouse which donates a variety of breads every month to Love Thy Neighbor. God is good! In addition to their monthly food donation, the Catholic Charities provided 15 food kits containing Tuna Casserole fixin’s which were raffled off to those in attendance. We had two anonymous donors this month ~ one providing a variety of frozen meats allowing us to offer our guests their choice of one frozen meat item in addition to groceries. Another donor generously gave enough ‘all natural’ meat for our event dinner (we served over 125+ guests) and more to put in our freezer. How grateful we are for the way the Lord works, inspiring and encouraging those in our community through the generosity of others Volunteers ~ young and old ~ came to help wherever needed. Love Thy Neighbor is eager to help the students pursue their community service goals and are blessed to have them with us! We would like to thank all our volunteers and let you know how appreciative we are ~ we could not do our event without each and every one of you! Many new volunteers that just came to help ~ we were blessed to have you ~ Thank You!Special thanks to the Hitching Post Tack Shop who held their ‘Family Fun Day’ event on Saturday, September 20 with food/bake sale proceeds donated to Love Thy Neighbor. to the KG House of Pizza for baking all the brownies for our Sunday dessert. Our next event will be held on Sunday, October 19.

The next Mars Hill youth event is this Saturday, Sept. 27, 5-9 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Prayer Furnace! Details & directions are below and on Facebook at www.facebook. com/events/1460531217539418. Please come early (by 4:45) to sign in! This is our first Mars Hill event in the Fredericksburg area! A BIG thanks to the Fredericksburg Prayer Furnace for hosting! (Please note we will be repeating the same theme with the same guest speaker as the last event in King George on Sept 6.) If any youth would like to share at this event, please let me know ASAP. (See the “Youth Time” guidance in original email below.) Please thank these Christian establishments for supporting this event: Sweet Frog will be present to raffle giveaways! Also, if you purchase frozen yogurt this Saturday or Sunday (Sept 27&28) and mention “Mars Hill” at the Sweet Frog at Cosners Corner, then a portion of the sale will support Mars Hill AND you get a coupon for free $4 frozen treat at your next visit! (Only at the Cosners Corner Sweet Frog in Spotsy/Massaponax on Rt. 1.) www.facebook.com/ SpotsylvaniaVA/timeline Mama’s Pizza & Subs is giving us a great deal on some great pizza to serve at this event! www.mamaspizzaandsubs. com and www.facebook. com/pages/Mamas-PizzaSubs/639604612789670?ref=br_ tf Details for Mars Hill on Sept 27th, 5-9pm: Location & Directions: Awakening Community Church, Fredericksburg Prayer Furnace, 5024 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. It is near the Cracker Barrel in

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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Diocese of Virginia

General Program Schedule: Start at 5pm 1st Session (Music, Welcoming game, and Bible lesson on the night’s theme) Game Time & Dinner 2nd Session (Music and continued Bible lesson on the night’s theme) “Youth Time” – youth sharing Christ with drama, music and testimonies Time of Worship 3rd Session - Message by guest speaker Prayer Time and Worship Closing music Finish at 9pm ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Can you bring a dessert or help? Please let me know if you can help with registration, food, general youth supervision, setup or cleanup. This is a Christian community effort conducted by volunteers. It’s been amazing to see God’s blessing as His people work together for His Kingdom! Please pray for God to move and change lives at Mars Hill this Saturday!

Holy Redeemer Anglican Church

WELCOME!

Sunday Services 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Thrift Shop Thur. Fri. Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Food Bank Mon. & Wed. 10 a.m.-Noon Thur. 6-8 p.m. 1st Sat. Noon- 3p.m.

Massaponax. Enter the building at the entrance for “Awakening Community Church”. The facility is on the 2nd floor. Two Bands: The Mars Hill Band will provide music by popular contemporary Christian artists; the Fredericksburg Prayer Furnace Band will provide worship music. Games & Food: Free pizza dinner will be provided (GREAT Pizza from Mama’s Pizza & Subs!) Youth Presentations: Please see “Youth Time” guidance in original email below. This is a great opportunity for Christian youth to share Christ with their peers! Guest Speaker: Rebecca Peacock with a message on God’s Love. Event Theme: “Experience God’s love. It will blow your mind!”

Our Doors are Open -Worship With Us

Traditional Anglican Worship 1928 Book of Common Prayer 1940 Hymnal Sunday- Holy Communion 11 a.m. Montross, VA

804-493-7407

www.stmaryscolonialbeach.org (804) 224-7186 203 Dennison St. Colonial Beach, VA

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

Pastor Ed Johnson

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

Good Hope Baptist Church

17223 Good Hope Rd. - corner Rt. 218E & 619 phone: 540-775-9487 email: goodhope.baptistchurch@va.metrocast.net or visit www.goodhopeministries.org

• 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”

Oak Grove Baptist Church

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

804-224-9695

Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist

8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218

Pastor Michael Reaves

Two Rivers Baptist Church Meeting at their new church

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

Rev. Peyton Wiltshire For Information call 540710-3831

Round Hill Baptist Church Worship & Service

Worship Services 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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.

(540) 775-7247

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

fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org

Colonial Beach United Methodist Church Pastor Rev. Yunho Eo

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

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." (Psalm 34:3)

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

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 9 a.m.-noon Thurs. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m.-Noon 1 Washington Avenue PO Box 189 Colonial Beach, VA 22443 (804) 224-7030

Food Pantry OPEN Thursdays at 10 a.m.

www.cbumc.org

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

Rev. Irving Woolfolk, Jr.

"A Church where everybody is somebody!"

Tabernacle Baptist Church

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. 7 p.m. Morning Worship - 11 a.m. Evening Worship - 6 p.m.

Corner of Lossing and Boundary, Colonial Beach

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

"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.

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

15681 Owens Dr. in Dahlgren, VA Church Phone: (540) 663-2831

Hanover-with-Brunswick Episcopal Parish

Where all are welcome. Sunday Services: The Rev. St. John's, 9403 Kings Hwy. Diane Carroll 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays Rector Emmanuel, Phone: Port Conway (Rt. 301) 540-775-3635 3rd & 5th Sundays For more information, visit our website at:

www.hanover-with-brunswick.com

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

First Baptist Church Ambar

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

Pastor William & First Lady Pastor Wm. T. Frye Theresa Frye

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church

“Building God’s Kingdom On Earth”

You're invited to worship with

(804) 443-4168 7748 Leedstown Rd., Oak Grove, VA 22443 (804) 224-0418 • ourlittlezion.org

Little Ark Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily Mass: Mon. - Sat. 8:00 a.m. Adoration precedes each morning Mass Confession: Sat. following 8:00 a.m. Mass & at 4:30 p.m. Sun. 1/2 hour before each Mass Office: 11 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, Va. 22443 saintselizabethandanthony.org

• 804-224-7221

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

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

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

Daily Mass: Mon. Thur. Fri. & Sat. 9:00 a.m. Tues. 7:00 a.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m. Adoration before each morning Mass

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

All are Welcome!

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

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

Pastor: Dennis L. Newton

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

Potomac Baptist Church

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

www.onthepotomac.com

saintselizabethandanthony.org

8103 Comorn Rd. (Rt. 609) King George

• 804-224-7221

EACH WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR BIBLE STUDY

Romans 16:16

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

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Memorial Service scheduled

Enrollment Begins for the 2015 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program

A Celebration of Life service will be held for George Ellis Rick, 94, of King George County, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 at Round Hill Baptist Church in King George. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Round Hill Baptist Church, Box 467, King George, VA 22485 or to the D-Day Memorial Foundation, Box 77, Bedford, VA 24523. Additional information regarding the service is available at nashandslawfh.com.

The Master Gardener Training Program is an intensive course designed by Virginia Tech and Virginia State University for adults with basic gardening skills. The Northern Neck Master Gardener Association offers this education and training in cooperation with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service. Classes meet (with a few exceptions) Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. between January 13, 2015 and March 26, 2015 in the Northumberland and Lancaster libraries and Cobham Park Church in Warsaw. To reserve a spot in the 2015 course, contact the Northumberland County Extension Office at: (804) 5805694.

Colonial Beach Fraternal Order of Eagles makes donation to local charity

Pictured left to right are Tommy Edwards, Secretary, Bud Haigh, Grand Worthy President, Bill Hall, Eagles President, Bob Arnold, Va. State President and Mike Ham Mayor of Colonial Beach. On Sept. 14, the Colonial Beach Eagles #4315 hosted a breakfast for the International Grand Worthy President Bud Haigh of the Eagles and his wife Virginia. Also in attendance were the Virginia State President Bob Arnold and his wife Fran. Tommy Edwards, State Treasure for the Eagles presented a check to the Grand Worthy President for his favorite charity.

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Save the Date for the annual Montross Fall Festival Look Forward â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;ŚMark your calendar for the first weekend in October. Stanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skateland will open its doors for Free Skate on Thursday evening, sponsored by Peoples Bank. Friday sees open-house opportunities around town and the judging of door decorations. Friday eveningâ&#x20AC;Ścheck out two events: Âˇ At W&L High School, Montross kids will show their stuff. Little Miss and Mr. Montross will be picked, and the winners will ride in the parade. At the Westmoreland County Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wakefield Building, judging of the best chocolate chip cookie contest, sponsored by Peggy Garland and Diane Waltrip. Cooks: watch for entry info. Saturday morningâ&#x20AC;Ś.Tie on your racing shoes or be up and out early to cheer on contestants in the 6th Annual Chandler 3 Miler. Kids Zoneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; check out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cool for kids, sponsored by the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gara Group teamed with the Westmoreland Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department. The Parade begins @ 2 from W&L High School. Again this year, get your tickets for the 50/50 $$ raffle â&#x20AC;Ś.tickets available on Market Days and around town at local stores. IS LITTLE MR./ MISS FALL FESTIVAL AT YOUR HOUSE? See www. montrossvirginiafestivals.com or call Brenda Reamy at 493-9623 for applications. Boy and girl winners will be crowned in each age category on Friday evening @ 6 p.m. Fall Festival weekend.

King George High School grad earns Meritorious Service Medal

Senior Master Sergeant Lee R. Rawlette has been awarded The Mer itor ious Service Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) for service 18 July 2013-16 July 2014. The award reads as follows: Senior Master Sergeant Lee R. Rawlette distinguished himself in the performance of outstanding service to the U. S. as Quality Assurance Superintendent, 355th Maintenance Group, 355th Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. During this period, Sgt. Rawletteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exceptional aircraft maintenance leadership was validated through the 355th Fighter Wingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Headquarters Air Combat Command Unit Effectiveness Inspection. During the inspection, the Air Combat Command Inspector General team deemed his quality assurance program â&#x20AC;&#x153;worthy of emulation:. Additionally, he highlighted the Wing Inspection Teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability by executing and evaluating a large aircraft

emergency event which was lauded â&#x20AC;&#x153;best seen to dateâ&#x20AC;? by subject matter experts. Furthermore, he effortlessly integrated quality assurance manning requirements as the 355th Maintenance Group and the 924th Maintenance Group transitioned to a Total Force Integration unit. Moreover, by creating a post flight training class, Sgt. Rawletteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on analysis proved vital to the health of the A-10 fleet by driving basic post flight inspection pass rates up 30 percent in 6 months. Finally, Sgt. Rawlette was hand selected as one of only four Airmen throughout Air Combat Command to attend the Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent Course, where he was awarded the prestigious â&#x20AC;&#x153;Top Wingâ&#x20AC;? team award for his efforts. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Sgt. Rawlette reflect credit upon himself and the USAF. Senior Master Sergeant Rawlette is currently stationed at Nellis AFB, Nevada. He is the son of Dennis and Deborah Rawlette of KG and is married to the former Kristin Budai, of Akron, OH. They have three sons, James, Ty and Codyg. Sgt. Rawlette is a 1994 graduate of KGHS.

King George HOME SCHOOL DRAMA GROUP TO PERFORM â&#x20AC;&#x153;DEVOTEDâ&#x20AC;? @ 7 p.m. on NOV. 12/13/14 @ 2 p.m. ON THE 15TH FREE ADMISSION PUBLIC WELCOME PRODUCER: DEBI ROBERTS DIRECTOR: FAITH RIVERS TRINITY BIBLE CHURCH 6331 Campus Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

Hopyard Farm Wine & Paint Party hosted by the Communications Committee SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 7 P.M. - 10 P.M. Come out and join us for this fun community event. Price includes the creation of your own 11x14 painting instructed by a local artist, Jennifer Jenkins of Uncorked Palette while enjoying a wine tasting provided by Oak Crest Vineyard & Winery. $40 - Single Ticket â&#x20AC;˘ $75 - Couples Ticket

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Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014

Wednesday, Sept. 24

Free Community Seminar starting at 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Understanding the Basics of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Dementia: An Introduction for Caregivers. RSVP by Sept. 19. (804) 224-2222 ext. 31 or email acarter@ westmorelandrehab.com.

Thursday, Sept. 25

Meeting of the Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of King George. 7 p.m. Smoot Library. All women of the area are welcome to attend.

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Annual Back-2-School Block Party. Noon - 4 p.m. Cul de sac area Dolleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court King George. Free! Fun, games and more! Adult Harvest Homecoming Dance. KG-YMCA 6-9 p.m. Adult beverages for purchase. DJ & other entertainment. No child care provided. 1st Annual Senior Citizen and Caregiver Expo. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the KG YMCA. Vendors, door prize, refreshments, speakers & presentations. FREE! sponsored by NARFE Premier FCU.

Saturday, Oct. 4

KG Garden Club Annual Fall Plant Sale at the KG Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market. 8 a.m.- noon. Local gardeners, local plants, advice, hints & tips.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Oct. meeting NN Chapter 1823 of NARFE Assn. 1 p.m. China Inn Restaurant, Warsaw. Guest speaker, BC/BS rep Linda Fletcher to talk about 2015 changes.

Thursday, Oct. 9

Joint Land Use Study-Public Forum. 6 p.m. UMW-Dahlgren Campus. The study looks at future plans for development and growth by the Navy base and surrounding communities. King George is the leading partner in the group. FIRST ANNUAL â&#x20AC;&#x153;Protecting the Potomacâ&#x20AC;? BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, October 27, 2014 Sponsored by the Fairview Beach Resident Association at Lees Hill Golf Club of Fredericksburg, Va. The shores and banks of the Potomac are rapidly changing. They are at risk! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mother Natureâ&#x20AC;?, lack of strategic planning, and failure to implement erosion preventative measures are negatively impacting the Potomac and its watershed. The funds earned through the generosity of tournament sponsors will enable many overdue projects on the Potomac to be initiated. The FBRA Fund Raising Committee is actively seeking sponsors from our local businesses and the community. There are many sponsorship opportunities for businesses/individuals which will be recognized and advertised throughout the day of the tournament. Please visit www.Fairviewbeach.org for information and forms concerning sponsorship.

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King George Residents: Are YOU prepared? The King George Branch NAACP is hosting a seminar on Thursday, Oct. 2 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Smoot Library in King George. Topics to include: life insurance health insurance long term care insurance pre-need arrangements affordable health care Call (540) 735-4138 or (540) 7754312 for additional information. All are welcome to attend. Local grads join Class of 2018 at JMU James Madison University is excited to welcome the class of 2018 to campus this month. The following students from your area have enrolled at JMU: Matthew Wright of King George (22485). Wright has yet to declare a major; Drake Gwyn of King George (22485); Gwyn has yet to declare a major; Allison Potts of Kinsale (22488). Potts has yet to declare a major. KGES student is named finalist in Virginia pageant

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Miss Amanda White, 11, a student at King George Elementary School, recently was named a Miss National American Miss Pre-Teen State Finalist. She place 24th out of more than 100 contestants at the pageant in Reston in July. This was Amandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first pageant. She opted out of the talent competition, but competed in casual wear modeling and the personal interview stage. She has plans to continue her pageant journey, and hopes to compete in her age group at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s King George Fall Festival.

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Placid Bay residents, officials celebrate Mattox Avenue Dam Richard Leggitt Peggy Vaughan was standing in her yard next to the Mattox Avenue Dam on Sept. 8, 2011, when the dam, pressured by 20 inches of rain as the area was drenched by Tropical Storm Lee, gave way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was dark; you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see it, (but) you could hear it,â&#x20AC;? Vaughan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was like a giant sucking sound, and then it was gone. I cried, but thank goodness no one was hurt.â&#x20AC;? Vaughan and dozens of other residents of the Placid Bay community in Westmoreland

County turned out Sept. 20 to celebrate the construction of a new dam on Mattox Avenue, one of three dams in Placid Bay destroyed by the storm three years ago that have been rebuilt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken some time, but most residents are generally happy with the repairs and the improvements,â&#x20AC;? said Christina Gruszecki, president of the Placid Bay Civic Association. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a long time coming,â&#x20AC;? said Westmoreland County Supervisor Larry Roberson. Gruszecki and Roberson were among county and community officials who participated in

a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the dam. Others included longtime civic activist and former president of the civic association, John Johnson, and Westmoreland County Supervisor Woodrow Hynson. Following the dam dedication and ribbon cutting, Placid Bay residents celebrated with a barbeque at the nearby community center. Johnson said it may take as long as two years for rain to fill the area behind the dam, but residents were enthusiastic the construction of the new dam is completed and the rebuilding effort is finished.

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Christina Gruszecki, president of the Placid Bay Civic Association, along with other community and county officials helped kick off a celebration Sept. 20 at the dedication of the new Mattox Avenue Dam.

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Resignation leaves 2 commission vacancies The Colonial Beach Planning Commission interviewed two applicants, Steve Cirbee and John Reinhart, to fill the vacant seat left by former member and Chairman Moureen Holt, at its Sept. 18 meeting. However, newly appointed member Kelly Dejesus resigned, thus opening a second seat. The commissioners had several items they wished to discuss for the upcoming year, but decided to postpone these matters until the resignation was accepted by the council and the two seats were filled by appointment of the town council. At the close of the meeting, the commission had not decided if they would recommend both applicants to fill the vacant seats or if they would continue to look for more applicants.

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KG man rallies to win his first racing car title

The Eagles’ defense swarms to tackle a Rappahannock Raiders’ ball carrier during a game Sept. 19.

Leonard Banks Sports editor Tyler Emory’s dream of winning a major race car championship has been fulfilled. Recently, in a field of 20 competitors, the 21-year-old King George resident won the Limited Late Model Championship. After falling to 12th place at Potomac Speedway in Southern Maryland, Emory rallied with his 2012 Lazer (tube built purpose) to overcome his fellow competitors and win the race. The victory allowed Emory to clinch the Limited Late Model Points Class Championship. Emory’s love of racing was inspired by his father, Larry, who competed in car racing before starting his business, Total Machines. During Emory’s early motocross years, his father’s chassis builder made a bold challenge to him. “When I competed in motocross, he said that whenever I get tired of getting hurt on my bike that he had a car waiting for me.” Several years later, Emory’s father asked if he started that car yet. The chassis mechanic laughed and asked why, and his father replied Emory was done with motocross, and to get the car ready. After four years of racing cars and winning three points-race events, including one championship, the 21-year-old King George High School alumni is ready to move up to the next level. “I really would like to move up to the Super Race level, but there is a lot of money involved in that class,” Emory said. “Eventually, I would like to drive for somebody some day.” During his high school years, Emory learned the value of preparation and proper car care from owning a late-model car. “Some drivers who don’t do maintenance on their cars are the ones that have problems,” Emory said. “If you want to be competitive, you have to take care of your stuff. I am out almost every night working on my car.” His racing crew consists of his father and friends, James Baker and Kevin Bisson. Emory’s and his father’s primary focus is the building of engines, while Baker and Bisson assist in mechanical support. In addition, he has the full support of his mother, LeMoyne, girlfriend and sister.

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Friday night was frustrating for the vaunted Washington & Lee Eagles. They lost their top running back, perhaps for the season. They drew a flurry of flags from the officials. Their defense had Eagles difficulty stopping the Rappahannock Raiders. Despite the chalRaiders lenges, with three seconds left in the game, W&L’s senior quarterback, Treshaun Brown, scored on a nine-yard

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touchdown run to give the Eagles the win and keep them undefeated at 3–0, heading into this week’s home contest with King William. “This was the most frantic comeback I have ever seen,” said W&L Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis. “The players really stepped it up when they needed to.” Eagles’ junior running back D.J. Weldon, who was averaging six yards a carry, went down with a broken leg after an eight-yard gain early in the third quarter. The game was delayed for almost 20 minutes while an ambulance came onto the field to pick up the injured star. “DJ gives you everything he’s got,”

said W&L Coach Todd Jones. “He’s one of those who lays it on the line every day, and it’s tough to take when a kid works so hard and then gets injured.” Jones said the Raiders were well preparedandnotedthatRappahannock senior wide receiver Marcus Byrd gave the Eagle defense a tough time. “We played a pretty good football team,” Jones said. The Eagles had 11 penalties for 105 yards, and their defense and offense struggled in the first half while the Raiders pushed out to a 13–3 lead. “We didn’t play the best we could,” Jones said. “But the defense kept scrounging, and the offense made

plays when we had to have them.” Weldon had 60 yards rushing for the Eagles before leaving the game. Senior fullback Marion Pollard had 77 yards on 18 carries, and senior running back Dexter Thompson had 75 yards on 13 carries. The Eagles were down 21-15 with 3:31 left in the fourth quarter, but they hung in the game until Brown could make the winning play with just seconds to spare. Brown was four of eight passing for 21 yards in the game, with one interception. “We had to fight the whole way,” Jones said. “But our kids kept their poise and got it done. It was a total team effort.”

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Tyler Emory celebrates after winning a race at Potomac Speedway that allowed him to clinch the Limited Late Model Points Class Championship.

The Colonial Beach High School gymnasium is busting at the seams with almost 100 athletes from the middle and high schools competing for practice space. The space issue was brought on after the Jan. 5 fire that gutted the former elementary school, whose famed gym, the “cracker box”, was put out of commission. Colonial Beach Athletic Director Mike Patierno recently told the school board he is searching for alternative locations to handle the overflow. “Not having the gym at the elementary school is really hurting us this sports season,” he said. “That would

have taken care of the middle school basketball program completely, as far as the practices.” Patierno has met with the fall sports coaches in an effort to accommodate all the teams. The current solution is to allow practice in the high school gym between 3-9 p.m., when there are no activities scheduled. However, Patierno said, “Having middle school kids there that late at night is really not a healthy thing to do.” Chase Davidson, the varsity volleyball coach, said so far the arrangement is working out fine, and “we really aren’t having issues with our practice space.” “I give all the credit to the coaching staff and Mr. Patierno for being able

to work together,” he said. “We still fight for our own programs, but in the end, we work together to make it right for each team. It’s all about the kids, and we do our best to share and make it right for each of them.” Patierno plans to talk with King George’s and Westmoreland’s athletic directors to see if they have any availability for Colonial Beach students to practice. “Maybe one of these folks will let us use their gym some time around after school,” he said. “If so, we can arrange some type of transportation to the alternate gym and back to school, so we don’t have to have middle school kids out so late at night.”

School Board Member Wayne Kennedy asked, “If there is rain, are there any provisions for the football team to get gym time, or do they just lose out?” Patierno said he already considered that. “They won’t lose out; we’ll just have to make an adjustment.” School Board Member Michelle Payne suggested Patierno talk to Round Hill Baptist Church. She said they have a gymnasium. Patierno said he would check with them. He also brought up checking with the YMCA in King George, but said, “Probably a fee would be associated with it, and I’m not sure if that’s something we can afford, but I’m going to give them a call, as well.”

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The King George Animal Rescue League “Fore” the Animals Golf Tournament will be Oct. 10 at Cameron Hills Gold Links. Proceeds from this first-time event will go to the rescue league and its outreach to homeless and abandoned animals. Sponsors, donors and golfers are needed to make this event a success. Check-in and registration for the event starts at 8 a.m. and there is a 9 a.m. shotgun start. It is a four-person scramble event. The day includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, golf cart rental and range balls. It will take place rain or shine. The cost is $75 per person or $280 for a team of four. There will be prizes for longest drive of the day and closest to the pin. Because there is not a foster facility or large number of foster homes in King George, the rescue league works

closely with other animal rescue groups to get the animals into their adoption programs. King George Animal Rescue League volunteers have worked hard to reduce the euthanasia rate in King George to less than 10 percent. These hard workers also volunteer at the King George Animal Shelter to care for resident animals, drive animals to other rescue leagues and work to spread the word about low-cost neuter/spay services available. For more information about sponsorships for the tournament, to register for the event, to donate to the King George Animal Rescue League or to find out about volunteer opportunities, contact the rescue league at www.@kgarl.org. The sponsorship deadline is Sept. 29. Golf tournament registration will be accepted through the day of the event.

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Rivermen blank Titans to earn top seed in playoffs Leonard Banks Sports editor Northern Neck Rivermen cornerback Alon Clipper gave new meaning to the term â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;playmakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as he lifted King George fans out of their seats. With 2.5 seconds left in the first half, the King George High School alumni helped break a defensive stalemate against the Virginia Titans with a 57yard interception return that resulted in a 30-yard field goal. Later in the third quarter, he bolted up the field for a 101-yard touchdown runback from a Titan field goal attempt that fell short of its mark. Throughout the season, Clipper has earned a reputation for running back

kicks and making big plays. The eventual 22-0 win earned the Rivermen (9-1) a number-one seed in the upcoming Mason Dixon Football League playoffs. They will host the Virginia Hornets at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at King George High School. While the Rivermen relied on their ability to score using big plays, the notso-hidden intangible that impacted the game was their defense. Not only did the Rivermen suffocate the Titansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; passing game with constant pressure on quarterback Jamie Davis, but they also stuffed the running game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The big difference in this game was defense,â&#x20AC;? Rivermen head coach Dennis Cornwell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We changed our defense up to a straight run.

Area teams compete in first ever Fox volleyball tournament The Foxesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; varsity volleyball team (6-8, 0-4) finished second during their first volleyball tournament at King George High School. The Sept. 20 tournament featured Southern Maryland-based St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ryken winning the tournament title, as North Stafford finished third, Washington & Lee finished fourth, and James Monroe completed the five-team competition with a last-place finish. The competition also included a junior varsity tournament that included the following results: First place, North Stafford; second place, Mountain View, third place, King George; fourth place, Thomas Stone (Southern Maryland-based). King George will travel Sept. 25 to Chancellor. Game time is 6 p.m.

Basically, we were keeping seven ot eight guys in the box with a safety over the top. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t block seven guys with five players.â&#x20AC;? With 15.7 seconds left in the first quarter, the Rivermen took a 6-0 lead when Walt Covington completed a 30-yard touchdown to Tim Short. Clipperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 57-yard interception set up a Barrett Hollingsworth 30-yard field goal that extended the lead to 9-0. Clipperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scoring return took the steam out of the Titansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defense. The Rivermen capped the scoring on Covingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 21-yard touchdown pass to Mike Howard.

Colonial Beach volleyball blows past King & Queen After sweeping King & Queen, 25-18, 25-6, 25-16, the Drifters volleyball team improved to a 4-3 overall record. After building the program during his recent tenure, Driftersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; head coach Chase Davidson finally is enjoying the fruits of his labors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started the game out slow, missing several serves and missing several opportunities at the net,â&#x20AC;? he said.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;After a timeout midway through the first set, we changed a few things, got our act together and finished the game strong.â&#x20AC;? Katelyn Dunaway led the Drifters with four kills, seven digs and a career-high 25 assists. Manana Morton served six aces, added six kills and 16 digs.Â Â Michalea Beverly and McKenzie Conway each added six kills.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Katelyn set the ball well tonight, which enabled us to haveÂ a solid attack game,â&#x20AC;? Davidson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of girls had opportunities for strong attacks, and they put the ball where it needed to be places. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of the way the girls are playing right now.Â With that said though, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be satisfied because we have a tough schedule coming up.â&#x20AC;? Colonial Beach will travel to Northumberland Sept. 25 for the first conference game of the season. The Sept. 23 home game results against Middlesex were not available due to press deadlines.

KGYAA starts flag football program Sealston Elementary School was full of youth football action this past Saturday, as the King George Youth Athletic Association completed another round of tackle football games. In the Rookie division (ages 6-8), the Pride (1-1) recorded their first victory, defeating the Pirates (1-1) after a KGYAA-record five overtimes, 22-16. The River Hawks (2-0) continued their winning ways, downing the Rattlers (0-2), 34-0. In the Junior division (ages 9-11), the Warriors (3-0) stifled the previously undefeated Mustangs (21), 34-8, while it took three overtimes for the Bandits (1-2) to prevail against the Blue Devils (0-3), 6-0. Beyond the tackle football contests, Saturday the KGYAA continued its Pee Wee flag football instructional division (ages 4-5), and also successfully launched its new competitive fall flag football program. The first division to see action as part of the new program was new â&#x20AC;&#x153;Potomacâ&#x20AC;? division (ages 9-12), consisting of the Aces (Coach Webster), Dragons (Coach Campillo),

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Renegades (Coach Bardine), and the Warhawks (Coach Pitts). In the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening day, the Aces (1-0) defeated the Warhawks (01), 22-6, while the Renegades (1-0) bested the Dragons (0-1), 20-8. In addition to the numerous tackle football and flag football games played at Sealston this past weekend, the KGYAA also hosted four Rappahannock River Youth Football League games involving teams from Caroline, Fredericksburg, Northumberland and Westmoreland. The KGYAA continues its regular season Sept. 27. The tackle football teams of the Rookie and Junior

division will be back in action, as will be Varsity Mavericks, who travel to Maury Stadium in Fredericksburg to play Caroline. Also back in action will be the Pee Wee flag football instructional teams and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Potomacâ&#x20AC;? division flag football teams. Kicking off their inaugural season will be the teams of the new â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chesapeakeâ&#x20AC;? competitive flag football division (ages 13-17), consisting of the Black Bears (Coach Dahl), Hornets (Coach Pitts), and the Scouts (Coach Cameron). For more information on the KGYAA, visit it on Facebook and/or at www.kgyaa.org.

King George Middle School football slams Culpeper Cameron Shaub accounted for four of the six King George Middle School touchdowns Sept. 16 versus Culpeper in the Foxesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 43-22 victory. On defense, Shaubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third-quarter interception also resulted in a touchdown. Teammates Cannon Zylonis and Matt Redcay also

contributed to the Foxesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rout. Zylonis ran in from five yards out for a touchdown in the first quarter, while Redcay stretched the field for a 45-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. The Foxesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offense totaled six touchdowns, three two-point conversions and one extra-point kick conversion. Defensively, the Foxes encountered adversity during the start of the game, as Culpeper returned the kickoff for a 70-yard touchdown. Although it was the first time King George had trailed this season, the Foxes responded well. They prevented Culpeper from scoring on sustained drives and got interceptions from Malik Bass, John Ware and Schaub. The Foxes also sacked Culpeperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterback on several occasions. Prior to the game, Culpeper (3-1) had not given up a point all season. The victory improved the Foxesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; record to 3-0. Other Culpeper scores included a Fox fumble recovered in the red zone that led to a rushing touchdown and another rushing touchdown late in the game. The Foxesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hidden intangible and their bread and butter is their offensive line. While somewhat smaller than the opposition, they find a way to get the job done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The size doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to matter to them because they step up and block well,â&#x20AC;? head coach Chris Zylonis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They create a lot of good rushing lanes for our running backs.â&#x20AC;? On Thursday, the Foxes will travel to face undefeated Caroline. Game time is 4:30 p.m.

Foxesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cross-country teams defeat visiting Courtland The Foxes girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cross-country team set the tone of its meet Sept. 17 against Courtland with a clean sweep of the top seven spots. Freshman Aubrey Wingeart paced the Foxes with a first-place finish in 23:39. Teamwise, the Foxesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; girls finished well ahead of the Cougars by 15 points. Other notable Foxesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performances included Kristen Hornbaker, second, 24:25; Hannah Koepfinger, third, 24:40; Ashley Perkins, fourth, 24:49; Maddie Amos, fifth, 25:16; Brooke West, sixth, 25:38; Nicole Brem, seventh, 25:44. As for the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; portion of the meet, it was a close finish, as the Foxes edged the Cougars 26-29. Jacob Watson continued his area dual-meet dominance with a winning time of 21:13. Following 22 seconds behind Watson was Courtlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nick Willging. The Foxesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; James Peed (22:03), and Jarrod Brem (22:12) finished fourth and fifth, respectively. On Sept. 24, the Foxes will visit Caroline. The meet will start at 5 p.m. Staff reports

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Twice disappointed: Expansion of Medicaid fails again in House In Richmond, as Yogi Berra would have put it, it was “deja vu all over again.” The legislature, in a repeat performance of the their debate back in February held another special session to discuss the possibility of expanding David S. Kerr Medicaid using federal funds provided by the Affordable Care Act. The measure would have extended health care coverage to 400,000 Virginians. This time, it was introduced by Republican John Rust, of Fairfax. That was novel, he was one of two Republicans to back a compromise, but the fate of Rust’s bill, was the same as the last time the House of Delegates discussed expanding Medicaid. The bill failed almost entirely on party

lines. It never had a chance. However, just for the record, though the outcome was disappointing, the House GOP leadership, and specifically the Speaker deserve a little credit. Speaker Howell, an opponent of the bill was under a lot of pressure from his more vociferous colleagues not to have the second debate. The GOP leadership had promised a second chance to discuss Medicaid expansion, but many in the GOP caucus encouraged Howell to renege on that commitment. He didn’t. Maybe, as some Democrats said, it was a waste of time to bring it up again, but for democracy to work, there has to be discussion. At least the topic got another day of debate. Besides, there will be another chance in the next session. The fate of Rust’s bill satisfied a lot of the GOP majority’s most strident Obama haters. To them, turning down the federal Medicaid money, which would ensure hundreds of thousands of Virginians, is just another chance

to state their opposition to the hated Obamacare. They don’t seem at all interested in the compelling arguments in favor of the bill. They complain about Medicaid, but don’t seem to realize this is a totally new approach (delivery by means of private insurance), and they question the federal government’s willingness to pay for the extension into the future. Even though that extension is guaranteed under the Affordable Care Act. They aren’t the slightest bit interested in looking for a compromise, or some middle ground that might help these deserving working poor. Nor are they interested in any of the economic arguments in favor of this expanded coverage. Most of the additional coverage in this bill wouldn’t go to idle people. Quite the contrary, the whole idea is to extend the coverage to people who work for a living, but for various reasons, don’t have health care. Just consider the preventative care

aspect. There are thousands who could be spared a future on disability, and total government support of their health needs, if they had access to preventative care. The economic argument is overwhelming. In the long term, it would cost Virginia a great deal less, but no one is listening. There also is the fate of health care in rural regions. Again, under Republican Delegate Rust’s plan, which relied on private insurance as the delivery mechanism for the Medicaid money, healthcare providers in rural areas could remain economically viable. That would help a lot of people, including many in the Northern Neck. Instead a host of clinics and hospitals are going to have to curtail services or close up. The House of Delegates deserves credit for discussing the bill again, but didn’t do the Commonwealth any favors by letting their partisanship sink what is even to some Republicans a good proposal. Reach Kerr at david@journalpress.com

visit can be made more enjoyable and pleasant? Not to mention those who come to enjoy our many public and private recreational opportunities. You’d think the Board would rather spend tourism money on billboards urging folks to “Pass on through to the next county; Caroline County loves you!”. Or maybe a nice pamphlet for Dahlgren to pass out singing the praises of motels and restaurants in surrounding localities. Shoot, while we’re at it, maybe the Board could petition the Navy to move the Navy base back to Indian Head! That would eliminate a few of those pesky visitors. Our local intransigence flies in the face of the long-term success that Virginia has enjoyed with tourism. Remember, “Virginia Is For Lovers”! And just recently we read that

tourism income was up 1.2% in 2013 over 2012. According to Governor McAuliffe, “Virginia continues to offer a dynamic, rich experience for visitors”. To top it off, the Governor was here in King George recently to dedicate yet another recreational resource for visitors. While I realize that King George doesn’t aspire to be another Disneyland, there isn’t any reason that we can’t be positive about our community and supportive of those who do visit. Let’s put our best foot forward, support our businesses and venues that cater to tourists (whoops, I mean “visitors”), and let people who come here know that we’re proud of our community and we’re glad they’re here for a visit! James P. Lynch King George

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: I feel like Chicken Little trying to warn the Town of Colonial Beach of impending disaster. For the past few months I have spoken up at every town meeting. I also have had meetings with the town manager and director of public works. This past week, I gave a picture presentation to the council that hinted at what will happen to the ditches, streets and properties in Riverside Meadows if this situation continues without any remedy. With just 3 inches of rain, streets and property were flooded this past spring. This is what needs to happen now. First the pipes at the end of the large ditch at Forest Avenue need to be replaced with larger pipes. Second, the water needs to be channeled to a longer and larger basin. Third, before all the vacant properties are developed, we need a plan and implementation for a new ditch to be built to take the increased water flow. It boggles my mind that VDOT money was used in the past few months by public works that made the problem worse. Also, another issue that makes me see red is that everyone wants to blame the Colonial Beach location itself and they will tell anyone who will listen about their own backyard and other areas, like the point, which flood anytime it rains. Blah, blah, blah. Folks this is different!!! The big ditch was designed to run well and swiftly and has done so for many years. Now comes climate change and miscalculations on the amount of water it can hold. There were five new houses built this spring and the Meadows have vacant lots for at least 10 or more houses and the big ditch is OVER CAPACITY NOW. My personal solution is to stop building new houses in Riverside Meadows until the previous solutions are implemented. Those of you owning properties, put pressure on the council to act now. Those of you living on the ditches, speak up to the council now before your property and streets flood again. The spring rains will come soon enough and we have

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State urges parents to buckle kids up RICHMOND – Did you know Virginia State troopers issued a total of 5,888 summonses to drivers who failed to properly secure an infant and/or child riding with them in 2013? So far in 2014, preliminary numbers indicate troopers cited 992 drivers for child safety violations during the major summer holiday enforcement weekends of Memorial Day, July 4th and the Labor Day weekends. While across the nation, only 46 percent of children between the ages of 4-7 were properly restrained in booster seats in 2013. National Child Passenger Safety Week is held annually with a goal of educating parents and caregivers of the importance of choosing the right car seat for a child (rearfacing car seat, forward-facing car seat, booster seat or seat belt), the importance of registering car seats with a manufacturer, and what to expect if a safety recall has been issued for a child’s car seat. “It’s discouraging to see the number of children not properly

rest raine d when we know from statistics that car seats and seat belts, when used c o r r e c t l y, can save lives,” says Colonel W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia State Police Superintendent. “Protecting our kids is one of our most important investments. During Child Passenger Safety Week, we encourage everyone of the necessity to keep all passengers, including our youngest riders, safe. If you are uncertain of the seat your child, grandchild, or any youngster you may be transporting isn’t installed properly, then get it checked by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. As we end 2014, let’s remember to drive to save the lives of our most vulnerable – the children who depend on us to keep them safe.”

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Study eyes development around Dahlgren base communities Phyllis Cook A joint land use study is looking at how best to accommodate economic development in the communities adjacent to the Naval Support Facility Dahlgren while also protecting public health and safety and sustaining base missions. As part of that study, there will be a public forum at 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at the University of Mary Washington’s Dahlgren campus adjacent to WalMart off U.S. 301. Area residents, business and community members are invited to attend to review and comment on the issues, as well as provide input on prioritization. The study addresses land use planning in King George and Westmoreland counties and Colonial Beach, as well as Charles and St. Mary’s counties in Maryland. Dahlgren consists of 4,300 acres on the Potomac River, supporting eight major joint U.S. Navy and other defense commands, including research, development, testing and evaluation of weapon systems. It includes two active testing ranges. The Potomac River test range utilizes live-fire testing, located southeast of the facility on the Potomac River extending approximately 50 miles southward from Dahlgren to the Chesapeake Bay. A second range, the explosive experimental area/ Pumpkin Neck annex is south of the base also on the Potomac River and tests explosives for operational military systems. One study result will be to develop a communications plan to enhance discussion between elected officials and the base commander, as well

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Learn more Additional information about the project is available at www. dahlgrenjlus.com. as a formal policy for military and cross-jurisdictional planning. The study is expected to be completed in mid-January. The joint land use study program is federally funded and administered by the Department of Defense and its Office of Economic Adjustment. The Virginia Employment Commission notes the Department of Defense as the county’s largest employer, with another 19 out of the top 30 businesses being base contractors. The base funnels about $1.1 billion into the regional economy through payroll and defense contracts. It directly employs about 7,800 people. About 40 percent of those live in King George with the rest commuting from other parts of the region.

Base has long history of developing weapons Richard Leggitt When Chief of Naval Operations Jonathan Greenert visited the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren earlier this month, he received briefings on new Navy technologies being developed at Dahlgren, ranging from the electromagnetic railgun to the laser weapon systems. NSWC Dahlgren has been on the cutting edge of military technology since it fired a tractor-mounted 7-inch, 45-caliber gun when it began operations 96 years ago. “You are the test and evaluation national treasure that makes the surface fleet more lethal and more survivable,” Greenert told personnel during his visit. The naval base, located along

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Colonial Beach Bike Fest organizers tried to quell concerns about crowds and traffic at a recent meeting between them and town officials. Fear of the unknown dominated the Sept. 16 meeting. Steve Keene, general manager of All American Harley-Davidson in Hughesville, Md., Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce President Carey Geddes and Bryan Coffman, owner of High Tides restaurant, addressed concerns from council members, the police chief and public works officials. Police Chief Elizabeth Legg was concerned about the crowds that will be in town for the Oct 11 free Molly Hatchet concert. Legg said the show could pack Town Hill beyond capacity, and she also was worried about where the overflow of bikes would go. “I have huge concerns about Town Hill holding the event,” she said. “I think it’s going to be a oneday event for many who are attending the concert.” Public Works Director Rob Murphy said Town Hill’s capacity is around 3,200 with a maximum of about 4,000 if people are packed in. He expressed concern about how emergency workers could access the area, if needed. Keene said he attended a recent concert by Molly Hatchet in Calvert County. “The town was expecting thousands of people. “I would be willing to bet there were not more than a thousand people. There was no riot, nothing went on. Not one thing was done during that concert.” Geddes said the original attendance estimate was between 7,500 and 10,000 for the weekend event. He added that about 20,000 people come to town for July 4 events, and the town handles that well each year. Coffman said since there are several different events throughout the area, the bikers will not be staying in one place during the entire weekend. Legg said both Warsaw and King George also are having their fall

festivals that weekend, increasing the likelihood of traffic problems. “At this point, our main concern will be traffic flow and congestion in the event area,” she said. “We are asking everyone to be patient and understanding as there are many unpredictable variables, which places us in a reactionary role rather than the proactive role for which we strive.” Legg said the town will receive assistance from several neighboring county and state agencies. Legg and some of her officers visited Ocean City, Md. during its recent bike fest. She said they had no significant incidents, but “they also have the manpower to handle the event.” “Anticipating potential issues is a far better position in which to be, which was why we reached out to Ocean City,” she added. Councilwomen Linda Brubaker and Wanda Goforth said the Chamber should be paying for the extra police services. Legg estimates paying at least 210 hours of overtime during the event. The councilwomen said that cost should be paid by the Chamber, not the taxpayers. Parking for the event will be at old the elementary school’s baseball field and at various churches. The proceeds from parking will be split between the Chamber and the entities owning the lots. Geddes said alcohol consumption and sales will be limited to the concert area at the top of Town Hill, and all bars are ready to provide individual security in their establishments.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Buddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fines left a legacy for us to uphold Mark Fike

Late last week, I sat in my office looking at the signature on my hunter education card. â&#x20AC;&#x153;P.H. Fines Jr.â&#x20AC;? is scrawled uniquely and proudly across the bottom of it. There is a lot in a name and the man that it belongs to. Legacy is a word I heard Percy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddyâ&#x20AC;? Fines use more than a few times. Buddy, on several occasions, told me leaving a legacy for others by service and basic goodwill to our fellow citizens is very important. Buddy not only spoke about legacy, but he lived his words out in full. From the first time I ever met Buddy, he was all about doing something for the community, hunting, fishing and others. Buddy died last week at 72, leaving behind many loved ones and friends. Buddy began volunteering as a hunter education instructor after being certified in 1981, which led to his receiving the William D. Morgan Memorial Award for his dedication to teaching new hunters, with an emphasis on youth, how to safely go afield and enjoy our hunting tradition. Buddy was the man who began the local and annual disabled veterans hunt. It has been held since 1986 at either NSWC or, more recently, Caledon State Park. Buddy, being a veteran himself, had a heart for those who fought and gave up something of themselves for our freedoms. He was passionate about showing his appreciation toward the veterans who came from various VA hospitals to take part in the hunts. Buddy seemed to have endless energy in directing and organizing events for the hunt. Buddy had the buses arrive at a given time at the hunt location; he had the location squared away; stands, roads and trails for the disabled hunters picked; food arranged; a short prayer, sometimes a ceremony; and he always managed to roust up and recruit a sea of blaze orange on hand to drive deer to make the hunt a success. Besides this hunt, he also coordinated many veteran hunts throughout the state. I spoke to him about how he always seemed to have time to get things professionally done. He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mark, the secret to getting things like this done is to surround yourself with good people. I have plenty of good help that

I can count on. They are always there for me, and they work hard and do a good job. With help like that, a man will always be successful.â&#x20AC;? Buddy also started organizing hunts for kids in our area who took the hunter education course. Many kids took their first deer on the youth hunts he organized. He impacted hundreds of kids through his education classes and hunts. The kids that enjoy hunting or fishing all seemed to know him. He was respected by them all for the standards he set for himself and them. Buddy also was involved in the annual youth fishing day in King George and assisted the King George Parks and Recreation Department with that for years. He also started the Youth Outdoor Day at Caledon. Buddy had his hand in conservation efforts, too. I was invited to document

the first-ever stocking of the Rappahannock River with largemouth bass. When my truck rolled to a stop at Wilmont Landing several springs ago and the dust settled, I could see Buddy standing on the dock directing boats to various places with a smile on his face. It seems wherever there was an outdoor event that was some sort of community service, Buddy was somehow a part of it. Buddy left a huge legacy behind. He also left some incredibly big shoes to fill. Buddy was busy training others to carry the torch before his passing, and already men and women are stepping up. Buddy was such a proficient and hard worker, with such a big heart, that I believe it will take all of us to continue the work he started. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honor him by continuing his legacy and pass on the passion he had.

Outdoors Report Mark and Missy Fike The local fishing scene continues to be good, particularly in saltwater, as the weather has held with no tropical storms to disrupt or cool our waters down significantly. Rappahannock River: Reports we have show the catfish action has not really slowed down. Best action is from Leedstown to Fredericksburg with a good concentration of action from Wilmont to Hopyard. Cutbait and shrimp are good baits at this time of year. Worms will work though. Bass angling reportedly is good on woody structure with baitfish colored cranks. There is a lot of bait in the river now, so fishing can be tough at times. No reports of crappie but plenty of white perch that are small are easily caught on mud flats near creek mouths. They make good bait. Potomac River: Aqua Land has reported croaker and perch are abundant, but some are small. The catfish are biting quite well on squid and cut bait. There also are reports of bluefish being caught off the beach and a few rockfish. Rockfish season opens Oct. 4. The bluefish wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be here much longer. Inland waters: Pond fishing was a bit tougher with the heat. Look for crappie to uptick in action once we get a string of cooler days. Possibly by this weekend, they will start biting well again. Bass are hitting surface lures in low light periods on topwater. Motts Run Reservoir reports a lot of smaller bass are biting readily on nightcrawlers. With cooler nights and even the days this week, the fishing ought to pick up. Motts is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays until Oct. 31. Lake Anna has been a good place to go fishing lately. Uplake and midlake have been the better areas to fish. Bass angling is good on schools of bait early and late. The fish are best caught near docks, ledges and points in deeper water. Striper are hitting topwater on herring and shad mid and uplake. Jig spoons in the schools of busting fish and catch the larger ones if working

a jerkbait through the bait does not produce large fish. Hunting Run Reservoir reports some catfish biting with some small bass and large bass that met citation requirements. Hunting Run has a number of memorable largemouth bass in the lake. It is open Thursdays through Sundays. Saltwater: The saltwater fishing remains very good. Flounder and cobia are the main targets near the mouth of the Bay. Spot are yellow bellied and hitting fishbites like crazy. Some Spanish mackerel are biting from the mid-Bay to the ocean. Bottom fishing for croaker is good, too. Fish deeper water for the croaker. Notes n Hunting has been fair to good for dove hunters on recently harvested cornfields. Those that partake in September goose seasons and have a

good place are finding good shooting this year. n Squirrels are taking advantage of the spotty to good acorn crop this year. Scout now to find those acornbearing trees to find squirrels and later, deer. n Youth Deer Hunting Day is Sept. 27. All participants must wear blaze orange to hunt. No adults may carry firearms.

Above: Buddy Fines was instrumental in overseeing the firstever stocking of largemouth bass into the Rappahannock River. LEFT: Buddy loved kids and helped organize the Youth Fishing Day event each spring along with the King George Parks and Recreation Department. Mark Fike photos

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