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Local folks brave rain, wind for fall festivals Weather puts a chill on Colonial Beach’s 3rd Bikefest
Fifty-eighth King George Fall Festival goes on despite weather Richard Leggitt
Richard Leggitt Wet, windy and chilly weather put a damper on the Third Annual Colonial Beach Bikefest last weekend. Organizers of the four-day event courageously attempted to recover Sunday when skies cleared and the sun came out, but unfortunately many bikers, visitors and vendors had departed by that time. Randy Goodyear, a vendor from Newport News, huddled under his tented booth Saturday afternoon, his merchandise covered to protect it from the rain. "This is getting old," Goodyear said. "This is the second time in three years we have had rain during this event." The culprit this year was Hurricane Matthew, which sent bands of rain and wind to Virginia from its landfall in the Carolinas. During the Saturday performance of popular band Foghat, on the large stage Photo by Richard Leggitt set up near the Riverboat Restaurant The Colonial Beach Boardwalk was virtually abandoned Saturday afternoon and off track betting facility, a dwinas Bikefest vendors battled wind and rain generated by Hurricane Matthew. See Bikefest, page 2 Sunday saw better weather and the return of some of the Bikefest crowds.
King George held its 58th annual Fall Festival last weekend, and like much of Virginia had to battle the weather. The wet and windy storm kicked up by Hurricane Mat-
thew made for difficult conditions for the event's parade, drenching participants and spectators. But the damp, cold conditions may have actually helped drive attendance at the fall festival's indoor activities at King George High School. Crowds were large and joyful as they visited the food and craft vendors at the high school and booths for local the Democratic and ReSee Festival, page 2
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Fall Festival Pageant winners Braelyn Boone (Wee Baby Division), Kennedy Byrd (Pre-Teen Division) and NAtalee Crevelina (Young Miss Division) had smiles despite the rain during the parade.
Spotsylvania shooting fracas Beach Chamber, ends in arrest of KG resident Foundation set Local man held for shooting Spotsylvania police dog Richard Leggitt A King George man is being held without bond today in the Rappahannock Regional Jail after allegedly shooting at two Spotsylvania sheriff 's deputies and wounding a police dog last week. The suspect, Joseph E. Conway, 34, was arrested at an an airport motel in Richmond two days after the shootings. Conway is charged with two counts of attempted capital murder and possessing a firearm as a felon. Spotsylvania Sheriff 's Capt. Jeff Pearce said more charges are pending.
The shootings occurred Oct. 4 near a Sheetz on Lafayette Boulevard in Spotsylvania after officers stopped a car for a minor traffic infraction. The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody after it was learned he was wanted by Fredericksburg authorities. While the driver was being arrested, a passenger in the vehicle whom officers identified as Conway, got into an argument with officers at the scene and then began fleeing. A police dog named Dux, a 2-year-old German shepherd, began pursuit of the suspect but was allegedly shot by the fleeing fugitive. Officers allege that Conway also opened fire on See Shooting, page 2
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Dux had surgery, but is recovering.
The Colonial Beach Foundation and Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce will host two candidate forums later in October. On Oct. 18, the groups will host a question and answer forum between Colonial Beach residents and the candidates for Colonial Beach Town Council. It will be held at the “Pete” Bone meeting room of Town Center, 22 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach. The Forum will begin at 7 p.m. and finish at 9 p.m. Submit written questions for the candidates by Oct. 16
to cbvafoundation@aol.com or contact Peter Fahrney at 804-224-6007 or Cary Geddes at 804-224-8145. On Oct. 20, the groups will present a forum between residents of Colonial Beach and mayoral candidates. The meeting will be held at the “Pete” Bone Meeting Room of Town Center, 22 Washington Avenue. The Forum will begin at 7 p.m. and finish at 8:30 p.m. Submit questions for the candidates by Oct. 18 to: cbvafoundation@aol.com or contact Peter Fahrney at 804-224-6007 or Cary Geddes 804-224-8145.
School counselors act as advocates for students as key part of staff Patty Kelly Long
Westmoreland County Public Schools There are many characteristics of a strong school counselor; patient, good listener, compassionate, nonjudgmental, research-oriented, empathetic, discrete, encouraging, self-aware, and authentic. You have to be a special person to be a good counselor and Westmoreland County Public Schools is very fortunate to have five of the finest serving the students of WMLCPS. Patricia Wright, Cople Elementary counselor, has worked as the Cople counselor for 22 years. She sees her role as working “as a team member with the students, school staff, parents and the community to help create a caring climate and atmosphere.” Her counterpart at Washington District Elementary, Matt Freno, is our newest counselor. Matt came to WMLCPS from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, in April, 2015. He, too, sees his primary role as “ensuring that students have everything they need to be successful, happy, healthy students. I spend a lot of time building relationships with my students. I want them to know that they can come to me not only when they are struggling, but also to share their successes. I do whatever is needed to help
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my students, from counseling, to talking with parents and teachers, to putting on Band-Aids. My goal is to be the person that students can come to with any problem. If I can’t help, I can find someone who can.” They all share common goals. When asked “what is one thing they wish for their students,” Patricia Wright, Cople Elementary School stated, “I hope that they will always be excited about learning, at any age. “ Washington & Lee High School counselor, Carmen Crisco, echoed that statement saying that “students find out who they are
and where they want to be for the rest of their lives.” Washington & Lee High School counselor, Patricia Eddings also noted, “Just to know that each and every student would leave Washington & Lee High School at the end of a day and then go home to a parent who could provide adequately for them and show them the love and support they need to be successful.” Matt Feno, Washington District Elementary, summed it up by saying, “I wish the absolute best for my students. I know that every single one of them has the potential to be successful, wonderful people. It is our job to
support them and give them the tools they need to learn and grow. They depend on us to not only teach them, but to be role models. Students depend on us to guide them on the path to success.” Montross Middle School counselor, Erika Cornwell, echoed that sentiment. In her sixth year, Erika stated,” I wish every student realizes how great they are and are successful in life.” The many hats a counselor wears, especially in a small school, can be daunting. All the counselors bemoan the fact that paperwork takes up an inordinate amount of their time. Mr. Freno notes,
“A big part of keeping a school running smoothly is keeping things organized and making sure that the paperwork is done. As the registrar for my building, I am responsible for registering students and maintaining records. While I enjoy that aspect of my job, I like working directly with students more.” Carmen Crisco, who is entering her 15th year as counselor at W&L said, “The testing responsibilities have quadrupled and the accountability through analyzing and interpreting data has become a large part of the job. We spend more time with administrative work than
students. So much so, that we have behavioral specialists who work with students, college advisers to guide students through the post-secondary options, and a scholarship adviser who helps students with scholarships. We are left with testing and data.” While all
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Bikefest: Rain can’t kill fun From page 1
dling crowd covered with umbrellas and ponchos watched in the rain as a large pool of water formed in front of the stage. At one point Saturday, the popular Colonial Beach Boardwalk, which was lined with several dozen vendors when the Bikefest kicked off Thursday, was completely deserted. The vendor booths were covered and mostly closed and at least one vendor tent blew down the beach past the town's municipal pier. Things improved rapidly Sunday, but the smaller crowds viewing the demo fleet of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and the performances of The Stepping Stones and The Outlaws still had to contend with mud and standing pools of water despite
Festival: Parade, fair go on From page 1
publican parties were doing a brisk business in campaign signs for the upcoming election. Grand Marshal of the Fall Festival Parade was builder Tommy Burrell, who has been a key organizer of the fall festival for many years. Burrell is one of the founding members of the King George Builder's Association, one of the fall festival sponsors. "It was surprising the number of people who for came out despite the rain," Burrell said. "It was pouring down rain and people still came out." Burrell said he was riding in the parade with his wife, children and grandchildren and didn't get too wet despite the weather. "We got a little bit wet, but I had a canvas on my trailer to help keep us dry. It was still fun," Burrell said. "And, people came out for the parade
Counselors: Key part of staff From page 1
agree paperwork is an essential part of the job, they do lament the fact that it takes them away from meeting with students. The love and care the counselors have for WMLCPS students is evident in their everyday lives. Patricia Ed-
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The Colonial Beach Foundation Murder Mystery that was mentioned in an earlier column will be held at the Riverboat on the Potomac Oct. 15th, 5 to 9 p.m. Get your tickets now. Oct. 15th from
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them. None of the officers were shot, but they returned fire and chased the suspect. According to officers, the suspect escaped. When he was ar-
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the sunshine. "Sunday was a good day," said Carey Geddes, president of the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce, which was the primary sponsor of the event. "Thursday and Friday weren't bad. It was Saturday that was the killer." "It was billed as rain or shine," Geddes said. "When you have an event outside. You are sometimes going to get some weather problems. Apparently the hurricane didn't turn like we were told it would, but what can you do?" Geddes pushed back against the suggestion by some that after rainy weather at two of the first three events, organizers ought to consider moving the Bikefest to September. "Who is to say that you wouldn't get rain in September?" "The reason we do it this weekend in October is so we can take advantage of the long holiday weekend
created by Columbus Day," Geddes said. "Generally visitors come to the beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day. We are trying to extend the season six weeks past Labor Day and provide opportunities for our businesses." "All in all, it was a good weekend," Geddes said. "All of the bands played. Sunday things picked up and business was busy. The weather was a problem on Saturday, and crowds were down somewhat, but we dealt with it." "I would like to thank all of the bike enthusiasts for attending the Third Annual Colonial Beach Bikefest," Geddes said. "All those involved enjoyed putting this event together." In addition to the Chamber of Commerce, major event sponsors were the Miller Brewing Company, Bayside Auto Group, All-American Harley-Davidson and High Tides Restaurant.
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Sunday brought some sunny weather to Colonial Beach for the third annual Bikefest.
despite the weather. They brought umbrella and tents. It was amazing." Burrell said he felt honored to be the parade's grand marshal. "It means a whole lot.People kept coming up to me to shake my hand. I was honored. It's a honor to represent King George County." "A little more than half of the parade participants didn't show because of the weather," said Fall Festival President/Chairwoman Wendi Dennison Wynn. "But we still had a parade that lasted over an hour." "I was happy that so many diehards came out even with the weather," Wynn said. "I saw lots of posts on Facebook of people who came out despite the rain. It was all part of a very, very successful event." Wynn said the weather actually benefitted the indoor events. "I would say that we had many, many more inside than we normally have. A lot of vendors ran out of merchandise. I was impressed with all of the children's activities." Wynn said she began coming to
the fall festival when her mother and father were active in the event.Her father was a past fall festival chairman in 1969. "It is just a traditional things to do in King George County," Wynn said. "It is a family event and something that I am proud to be a part
of," Wynn said. "I want to thank the fall festival committee, King George County and the Parks and Recreation Department as well as the King George Builders Association and all our other sponsors for all of their help.” According to the festival commit-
dings reminisced about when a student who had discussed dropping out my first year as a counselor, walked across the stage to graduate.” Erika Cornwell added,” I have a student that I have seen outside of school, that always talks to me about how they are doing. This student graduated from high school. She was very proud to tell me about how well she is doing. I love these types of moments.” Elementary counselors have a unique type of memory. Patricia Wright notes, “the younger children
will often ask about our puppet named DUSO. He helps to share stories with our Grade K-3 students. They will often stop me to ask…”What is DUSO doing today? Will he come to visit our class today?” It is always appreciated when children ask when I am coming to their classroom.” Mr. Freno concurs; “Some of my favorite memories are of interactions with students. I have so many wonderful, creative, funny, and kind students in my school. I really enjoy talking with them and getting to know
them. I like checking in and seeing how they are doing and what is going on in their lives. After finishing my first full year at WDE, my students have started to get to know me, too. Many joke with me, or compliment my tie, or ask me about my day. I think that building a relationship with the students is so important. I am very proud of my students and have enjoyed watching them learn and grow.” Carmen Crisco sums it all up: “One student came back to school to thank
11:30 to 1:00pm at Ledo’s, is for seniors of all ages. It’s Meet and Greet your neighbors. Good way to catch up on what’s happening in your neighborhood. Oct 14th from 5 to 8pm, High Tides Inn has music. Their food is gourmet cooking. If you have not been there this is a must to visit. Very friendly Have a glass of wine, beer or water while you dine and listen to the music. Oct.22nd the Beach Bites Tour at 1::00pm will have their walking food tour in Colonial Beach. For those not familiar with the tour, you walk to 4 or 5 different restaurants to sample
the food. It takes about 2 to 2½ hours to complete. You walk, talk and eat. If interested go to www.beachbitestours. com for more information. Good exercise and food and a way to learn about the beach. For bingo lovers the Elks Lodge on 719 Ferry Landing road will have bingo Oct 17th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Remember the Art Walk is Oct 14th. There are a lot of good artist that show off their work and you get to meet and talk with them. Don’t forget to register to vote by Oct.17th. St Mary Episcopal Church is having
a citrus fruit sale. Call now for holiday delivery, 804 224 7186 Oct. 28th St Mary’s Episcopal Church is having a 50’s dance. Music by Hard to Tell with a cash bar. Wear your poodle skirt, saddle shoes or jeans and tee. There will be root beer floats. Come out for this event to support St, Marys as this is a benefit to help with the many repairs that the church is in need of. Will see you next week. Need something to report? Email me at lorenetinkie@verizon.net
rested two days later after a massive manhunt, Conway reportedly had a leg wound as a result of his exchange of fire with the Spotsylvania officers. The wounded police dog, Dux, was rushed by officers to an emergency animal clinic where he received surgery. The dog is expected to make a full recovery and was being hailed as a hero by Spotsylvania officers who
were on the scene of the shooting. "Dux should be commended for his heroic actions during his attempt to capture a fleeing suspect," said Spotsylvania Maj. Troy Skebo. "The outpouring of community support for Dux and for our officers has been overwhelming and is very much appreciated."
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tee, there were 1,287 visitors to inside activities at the festival. There were 90 plus vendors, crafters and information booths. The committee thanked others who contributed to the success of the festival. Dee Strauss and her DECA students from KGHS were on hand from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on shifts, to help the crafters/vendors unload and then load their vehicles D&R Talent Management under the leadership of Delaine & Rodney Richards provided manpower (and girl power) to coordinate and manage the parking lot and keeping the fire lanes open. The committee thanked the following: Beckey Gallamore & Allyson Norris for their hard work with the FF Queens pageants. Don't forget Bingo at the end of the month! The Dahlgren Lions, Optimists & Ruritans were inside selling food items and cold drinks/water.
KG Parks & Rec for their manpower and the activities for all the kids. The KG Sheriff 's office provided road control and traffic management. KG Dept of Emergency Services provided vehicles for the parade, and support at the Fair. King George County Schools provided the facilities and King George County provided support. Smoot Library opened early for the KGFF Hospitality Room & meeting spot for parade dignitaries. Without the work of the entire Community, the event would not have been such a success. Even with all the rain! Big shout out to the businesses along Route 3 who close for the day to give access to the parade and the parade watchers. Without the volunteers of the FF Committee, none of this would be even possible.
me because I had been an influence in her earning her masters in counseling. She is now working with students in a group home in Richmond. Every year at graduation, I feel so many emotions. I have seen these young men and women mature for the past four years. These are my kids and I am happy that they are going off to begin their adult life, but I am sad because I will miss many
of them.” So many memories, so many successful students to account for. The role of the counselor continues to be one of the most important commitments some students make to another adult. It is wonderful that WMLCPS has such a competent and engaging group of caring counselors to address their student’s needs and guide them toward a successful adult life.
Staff writer Lori Deem contributed to this report.
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“Celebration of Praise” It’s not too late to have KG Fall Festival fun. The FF Pageant Committee has two more events scheduled. Come out and show your support! KGFF Pageant Bingo Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2-5 p.m. King George Citizen Center Doors open at 1 p.m. Pizza, chips & drinks available for purchase. 15 Games for $15 Additional Bingo Books available at the door for $5 per book per participant. Basket Donations still being accepted. KGFF Princess Tea Party Saturday, Nov. 5. Two sessions. For princesses ages 2-10. Session 1 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Session 2 1:30-3 p.m. $25 per child with accompanying parent/guardian. $15 per add’l child. Spend time with some of your favorite Disney Princesses Activities include: Painting Pumpkins, Light Lunch, Princess Games, Story Time, Princess Crafts, Lola the Fairy Godmother (aka Lola the Clown) and Jen (the artist responsible for the gorgeous facepainting at local events) will be at the princess tea party! There will be time for each little princess to get their face painted and do all the activities. Limited number of spots available for each session. Event will take place at Peace Lutheran Church, KG. Tickets available at KGpageants. com
Smoot Library October Calendar Wee Readers – 24th, 31st; 10 a.m.; storytime for ages 0-3 Ready Readers – 19th; 11:30 a.m.; storytime for ages 3-5 Computer Basics – 12th, 19th, 26th; 5 p.m., for adults 13th: Creation Station – materials provided to create something awesome; 4 p.m.; ages 3-12 13th: Tween Scene Game Night – fun with board and video games; 7 p.m.; ages 9-12 15th: Tubular Trivia Night – evening of 80’s trivia; 7 p.m.; ages 16+ 18th: Game Space for Adults – chess, checkers, cards and more; 2 p.m. 19th: Paws for Reading – 4:30pm, 4:45pm, 5 p.m., 5:15pm; read to a therapy dog, for readers grades K-6 22nd: Pumpkin Painting Contest – drop off painted pumpkins for judging; all ages; Registration is NOT required. 24th: Sit & Stitch – 6 p.m.; bring your own materials, all skills levels welcome ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE REGISTRATION. Go online at www. smoot.org or call 540-775-2147.
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Dahlgren Heritage Museum to hold a Community Forum, “From Proving Ground to R&D Center” at the UofMW Dahlgren campus. Starting at 5 p.m. the forum will be proceeded by a reception at 4:30 p.m. Panelists will include Elizabeth Lyddane, speaking of her father, Dr. Russell Lyddane, Dr. Jim Colvard, Dr. Robert Gates. and completing the panel will be retired Navy Capt. Joseph McGettigan. The event is open to the public and is free of charge
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Hudson-Morris Lodge #80, A F & M, located at 10431 Hudson Rd., KG, is having an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 1-5 p.m. for men interested in learning about the Mason’s. Freemasonry is the largest and oldest fraternity in the world. Membership is open to men over 18, who believe in a Supreme Being. Refreshments will be served, and tours will be conducted around
RAFFLE RAFFLE RAFFLE RAFFLE The CBVFD/LA will be having a Halloween Raffle only this year because we will no longer be having the Family Fun Nite. The ladies will have tickets at Hall’s in CB the next few Thursdays and Friday if possible. 3 prizes. 1stBig Halloween Bucket “FULL”, 2nd-$50.00 Gift Card, 3rd-Pumkin Wreath. Proceeds Benefit CBVFDLA.
Port Royal Museum open on Saturdays The Museum of American History on Rt. 301 in Port Royal is open every Saturday from 104pm. See the Skinner Collection of Native American artifacts found along the Rappahannock River in Port Royal. On Oct. 22, archaeologist Jack Hraincky will be our guest showcasing his books, The Arrowhead in Virginia and Potomac Archaeology. Jack will be answering questions and meeting the public from 112pm. The Museum also features a large Toleware exhibit, a room full of White House China and many books and objects that tell the story of John Wilkes Booth’s escape through Port Royal and his ultimate capture and killing at the Garrett Farm. Historic Port Royal is an all volunteer organization which sponsors this museum as well as a Medical Museum and Portrait Gallery on the Town Green, and the Old Port Royal School House on Rt. 301. All are open for groups or by appointment tours. Contact HPR president Cookie Davis at 804-7425654 for more information.
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We are “ Thanking God For The Things That He Has Done & Is Doing at LABC”. Little Ark Baptist Church 15681 Owens Drive King George, Va. 22485 This event is being sponsored by L.A.B.C. Dance Ministry
Parks & Rec Calendar The Great Pumpkin Race on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Barnesfield Park. Bring your flashlight for the races to find the Great Pumpkin and over $1000 in prizes! New this year, Trunk or Treat 6-7 p.m. You must call 540-775-4386 or stop by King George Citizens Center to register for the races and/or Trunk or Treat before Thursday, October 20th to participate! FREE fun for everyone! Races start: 7:15 pm – Ages 4 & under - coupons & prizes; 7:35pm – Ages 5-12 - Grand Prize: $100, 2nd place: $50, 3rd place: $25; 8:00pm – Ages 13 & up - Grand Prize: $100, 2nd place: $50, 3rd place: $25; 8:30pm - Awards & prizes for Trunk or Treat Grand prizes donated by community partner, NSWC Federal Credit Union. Halloween Funfest on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the King George Citizens Center from 6-8 pm. Come in your best costume and maybe win a prizes while playing fun carnival games and participating in a flashlight egg hunt! Everyone is a winner! Cost: $5.00 per child, ages 12 and under. For more information, call 540-775-4386. Annual Craft Fair and Holiday Bazaar on November 19 from 9 a.m. – 4p.m. and November 20, from noon- 3 p.m. at the KG Citizens Center. Start your Christmas shopping early! Come celebrate the season with crafts, toys, jewelry, quilts, ornaments, lanyards, and more. There’s something for everyone! For additional information, contact Janine Paulsen @ 540-775-4386. PLEASE BRING A CANNED GOOD FOR KING
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love thy neighbor LTN Community Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen will be having their October event this Sunday at the KG Citizen’s Center, 8076 Kings Hwy, King George, VA from 2-5 p.m. The afternoon will begin with an Inspirational Hour featuring Pastor Peyton Wiltshire from Two Rivers Baptist Church as their guest speaker, followed by a home cooked meal, beverage and dessert served at 3 p.m. with a special raffle and visit to their food pantry to select food and hygiene items of your choice. ~ Please come and join us for a special blessing ~Contact Information: Email: kgc.ltn@gmail. com. Website: www.kg-ltn.org salem baptist church will celebrate its Harvest Day service on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 3 p.m. Pastor, Rev. Leonard Bland will preach at 11:30 a.m. Dinner will be served following the morning service. The guest speaker for the evening service will be Rev. Lester Harvey from New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Tappahannock, VA. Rev. Harvey will be accompanied by his members and singing group. All are welcome to fellowship with us. The members of Salem are to bring canned goods, vegetables, and other grocery items. Dress is harvest or casual wear. ebenezer baptist church All are invited o join the Men’s Chorus of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Supply (3207 Quarter Hill Road) for an evening of cele-
bration througn songs on Saturday, October 15 at 3 p.m. special guest will be the Betherl Praise Team of Bowling Green, Brother Mike Minor and Company of Caroline, Brother Anthony Jones of Henrico and the Harmonies of Faith of King George.. Good Hope Bapptist Church willl hold its Fall Rally Service on October 16 at 3 p.m. the guest preacher will be the Rev. Raleigh M. Harris, Pastor Jericho Baptist Church in ruther Glen, Va. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. A fellowship meal will be served at 2 p.m. Antioch Baptist Church will host a Leadership workshop on Saturday Oct. 15. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Session 1, 9:30-11:30a.m. with Rev. Dr. Larry Finch, SR. Pastor of Antioch. Session 2, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., led by Rev. Larry Robinson, the First Vice Moderator of the Mt. Betherl Baptist Association. Topic covered in both sessions will be duties of Church Ministry officers. The importance of mission statement goals; and resolving church conflicts. You may register for the afternoon session during the Lunch hour 11:35 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
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Christmas in Cambridge, Ohio, Dickens Victorian Village, 13-15 December, 2016 3 days, 2 nights including 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, guided tour of the Dickens Victorian Village Display, Holiday Music & Light Show, National Museum of Cambridge Glass, Historic Roscoe Village, Character Guide for entire tour, souvenir gift, luggage handling, taxes and meal gratuities, Motor coach transportation. Cost of Trip: $449.00 pp double occupancy (add $139 for single occupancy). $25 non-refundable deposit required upon registration. Sign up for Trip and payment deadline is October 28 but please register as early as possible. King George Parks and Recreation Department PO Box 71 KG VA 22485. Contact (540)775-4386 with any Questions /Registration.
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Meeting of the Colonial Beach Historical Society to meet at 6 p.m. Corner of Washington & Hawthorne St.
Little Ark Baptist Church in Dahlgren invites the community to an evening of Thanksgiving and a Celebration of Praise on November 5, 2016 from 5-7:30 pm. Doors will open at 4:30. A Free Will Offering will be collected. Scheduled to perform are Kings of Harmony; Young Mens Jubilee; The Briscoe Brothers; The Harmonies of Faith and much more. Special guest host from local radio station. Bring your Family & Friends for a Dynamic Evening of Worship.
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Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. Adoration precedes each morning Mass
the Lodge Bldg. For more info call Bruce “Ziggy” Hollmann, Worshipful Master at (540) 663-3581.
Corner of Millbank & St. Anthony’s Rd., King George
Seeking to know the grace of God and to make it known to others.
Very Rev. Francis M. de Rosa Fr. Joseph Kenna
Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Nursery Provided for Worship Service Only
Sat. 7:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday Masses: Sun. 8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m 12:45 p.m. Tridentine Mass
SundaySchool Schoolat9:15 Sunday 9:15a.m. a.m. Dave Bentz, Pastor
13114 Kildee Farm Road King George, VA 22485 (off 301 and Blue Jay Meadow Drive) Ph. (540) 775-9990 • email: info@gracekg.com
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Peace Lutheran church
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
All are welcome for a fun evening of Bingo at the Elks Lodge 2666. 719 Ferry Landing Rd off Rte 205 (Placid Bay/Colonial Beach. Every Monday evening. Doors open at 5pm. Early birds start at 6:30. Food and soft drinks are available for purchase.
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SUNDAY SERVICES Nursery • 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Contemporary Service • 8:30 a.m. Sunday School • 9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship • 11 a.m. Sacrament of Holy Communion celebrated Every Sunday
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American Legion Post 89 on Dahlgren Road in KG, has 5590 Kings Hwy. • King George, VA 22485 MOVED to a bigger location. 540-775-9131 • www.peacelutherankgva.org The new location is at the old carpet store/Circle Market at 5769 James Madison Pkwy. Paper sales begin at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo begins at 7.
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Republicans from Idaho to Virginia had enough of Trump This column starts in Idaho and ends in Virginia. That’s normally a nice trip. However, this journey, as so many things have been this year, is marred Donald David S. Kerr by Trump. And it concerns some Republicans, all good people, who would have normally supported their GOP nominee, but, this year, felt they couldn’t. Let’s start in Idaho. It’s a beautiful state. It’s a place with mountains open ranges, cowboys and horses. Its people are straightforward and friendly. That’s certainly the case with their senior Senator Mike Crapo. Several years ago I worked for him. He was a great boss. He is honest, highly intelligent, incredibly hard working, very conservative, and idealistic in a way that’s not often seen in
Washington these days. He’s also a staunch Republican. He supports the ticket through thick and thin. That is, until this year. He said he simply couldn’t support Donald Trump. That was a startling statement. True, the Donald was never Mike’s kind of candidate, but Mike was with him right up until the lewd tapes from Access Hollywood and the Howard Stern interviews came out. That seems to be what forced the Senator to take such a strong stand. It was just too much. Now, for those who might say, this western Senator is renouncing Trump to save his own hide during this election, that’s not the case. Senator Crapo is an institution in Idaho. His Democratic opponent in this election is going to have a tough time getting above 30 percent. Mike has no effective opposition. A much easier political course would have been to stick with Donald Trump. But, being Senator Crapo, taking the easy course isn’t the way he was brought
Letters to the editor Who we really are “That’s not who we are” is a favorite phrase of President Obama. This and its variations have been used by him in speeches 46 times according to the internet. But really, who are we in this unfortunate age of identity politics and micro aggressions? The bill of rights and the rule of law could be the last uniquely American markers which define us. Before the rule of law, royalty toured their kingdoms holding court. They dispensed justice without legislation. The President now dispenses justice in local matters without regard to law. “The police acted stupidly”, “That could be my son lying there” come to mind. And at the national level the $20 billion shakedown of BP and altering Obamacare 76 times are good examples. So much for the rule of law, we have come full circle. Unfortunately, the second amendment is the only amendment left in the Bill of Rights which means what it says. The second amendment does not grant gun rights to Americans. Free men assumed that right with the defeat of the monarchy. The second amendment tells the federal government they cannot limit this right. This amendment is not about squirrel hunting. The founding fathers did not want a standing army, nor the prohibition of arms for the populous. This is clear in reading the debates on the second amendment as it was being written. To quote Mr. Gerry on 17 August 1789, “This declaration of rights, I take it, is intended to secure the people against the mal-administration of the Government”. Yes, hunting and self-defense were important considerations, but the power to depose a tyrant was the goal. After all, Sic Semper Tyrannis is on the state seal of Virginia. It was more than a bumper sticker for those
guys. Mr. Trump recently came under attack when he mentioned the second amendment in its original context. In addition to who we are, it’s now a matter of where we are. And we are about to lose the last and most important piece of the Constitution. . Be suspicious of those who want to alter this totally American gift from our Founding Fathers. Be afraid of a government which wants to weaken its people. Rodger Meredith, Callao Sodom Had No Churches Archeologists have found the ruins of Sodom and Gomorrah. The location was southeast of the Dead Sea which is in Jordan near the border of Israel. Incredibly the excavations reveal that the life in the city came to an abrupt end. Sulfur was found throughout the site where the ruins were found. In Genesis 19:24, “Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah.” Why would God do such a thing? The Bible says the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah had become grievous to him. Before the destruction God was still mercifully willing to spare the cities if he could find just 10 righteous people, but he could not. Lot and his family lived in Sodom. One day two travelers came to Lot’s house. He took them in and fed them. Genesis 19:5-7 “Then all the men of the city surrounded Lot’s house and said, ‘Where are the men that came to you tonight. Bring them out to us so that we may have sex with them.’ Lot went outside to meet them and shut the door behind him and said, ‘Don’t do this wicked thing I pray you brethren.’” In the book of Ezekiel 16:49-50, “Now this was the sins of your sister Sodom. She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned, they did not help the poor or needy, they
up. Mike is a moral man. He is a Mormon, takes his family values seriously, and just couldn’t stand the thought of a man like Trump assuming the mantel of the Presidency. Now, let’s take that flight back to Virginia. Green, lush, hilly Virginia. The home of Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe. Virginia is another place where Donald Trump has caused some serious angst with his onetime supporters. Tenth District Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock, a staunch conservative, who won her last election by 15 points, has said “enough” when it comes to Donald Trump. She just won’t support him. She also said she wouldn’t support the Democrat. It’s a strong statement coming from one of Virginia’s rising political stars. Her district, formerly held by Republican Frank Wolf, while notionally competitive is nonetheless Republican. She could have easily
ridden to reelection without renouncing Donald Trump. But, like a lot of women, mothers in particular, Mr. Trump’s tapes and utterings were just too much. This may complicate her rise to higher office. She would make a good Senate candidate if there were a special election in 2017. But, I guess the price of that possibility wasn’t worth her political soul. It’s nice to know that there are still some people like that around. Then there is our esteemed Senator John Warner. He’s bucked the Republican Party before. However, that’s only been in state elections. When it comes national races, from Nixon to Romney, he’s stuck with his party’s national choice. But, not this year. It would be easy for the former Senator to sit this one out. He’s retired and enjoys his elder statesman role. He is, by the way, a veteran of World War II and Korea, and served both in the Navy and the Marines. When he left Congress he was Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Com-
were haughty, proud and did detestable, disgusting things before me. I did away with then as you have seen.” Something to think about: as Leonard Ravenhill said, Sodom had no preachers, America has thousands; Sodom had no Bibles, America has millions; Sodom had no churches, America has thousands plus thousands; Sodom had no Bible schools, America has hundreds; Sodom had no warnings of God’s judgment that would come to a people that refused to turn away from their sins, America has volumes telling how and why God judges a nation. In the New Testament, 2 Peter 2:6-7, “And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes condemned them to destruction making them an example to those who afterwards would live ungodly and delivered righteous Lot (two daughters) who was oppressed by the filthy conduct of the wicked.” Could it be that the sins of America have become so great, especially when we consider the killing of over 55 million innocent babies, that it makes Sodom and Gomorrah seem righteous? God has said, “I hate the shedding of innocent blood.” The reason America has not been taken away is because of God’s mercy, mercy and prolonged mercy and His everlasting love. God continues to cry out in love, “repent of your sins and turn from your wicked ways and I will forgive your sins and heal your land.” The only hope for America and even the church of Jesus Christ is that God would send a Holy Spirit revival. That revival would turn our hearts to the cross of Jesus Christ where his blood was shed for the forgiveness of all our sins. Is anyone listening? Does anyone care? Do we believe God’s word? Because of Jesus’ great love he will hear the cries of his children. Dale Taylor, King George
Support KGMS color run This October 2016, King George Middle School will be hosting the second annual My School Color Run fundraising event. The My School Color Run program aims to go beyond traditional fundraising. This program seeks to engage the entire student body, no matter what level of fitness or capability, in an initiative that promotes a lifelong healthy way of living. We’re extremely excited about launching our second My School Color Run at our school! We’re looking forward to involving our entire student body, faculty, and the community in this fun and healthy program. Before the event, our students will seek individual pledges from family and friends to meet their personal fundraising goals. In addition, we are requesting local businesses to consider being event sponsors. This is a great opportunity to make a difference for students in our community as our school’s PTA keeps 100% of the funds raised through donations, pledges, and sponsors. I have included our business sponsor form with this letter. If your business is interested, please complete the form and return it to me by 9/30. IF you have any ideas or requests not included on the form, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly to discuss! Lastly, the final color celebration run will be open to the public. Interested participants can register for the run by completing a paper registration form prior to the event. You can also register or donate online by visiting our event page at KingGeorgeMSC.eventbrite.com. Thank you in advance for your support!
counts of sodomy and two counts of using a communication device to solicit a minor. Ruggs will be sentenced in January. Anthony Trey Wilkins, 22, of Montross, was arrested for driving under the influence.
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mittee. And that’s just part of his career. This year John Warner (no relation to Mark) told a press conference that he wasn’t supporting the Republican nominee either. Warner has always had a special focus, not surprisingly, on national security, and he was shocked by Trump’s comments about the military. Trump has repeatedly claimed that our military is a “disaster.” That was too much for the retired five term Senator. Taking his denouncement of Trump a bit further than others have, he says he is going to vote for Secretary Clinton. Clinton served with Senator
Warner on the Armed Services Committee and Warner had high praise for her performance. Each of these three people are prominent in their party. One from the western landscapes of Idaho and the other two from Virginia. But, each of them have a reputation for honesty and always putting their country first. There are those who have harsh words for them. Some Republicans will never forgive them. For any tough stand there is usually a price to be paid. But, at least these three can look at themselves in the mirror and smile knowing that they did what they felt was right.
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Police news Colonial Beach Police report Oct. 4 Officers responded to a residence on Twelfth Street in reference to a Larceny. The case is still under investigation. Matthew Lee Corbin, 22, of Colonial Beach, was arrested for assault on a family member.
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Oct. 6 Shelley Jeanne Wathan, 51 years of age of King George, was arrested for public intoxication. Officers responded to the Dollar General store in reference to a shoplifting. The case is still under investigation. Oct. 8 Miachelle Mia Ruggs, 49, of Colonial Beach, pled guilty to three
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Oct. 9 Officers responded to a residence on Thackery Street for a reported Bad check case. This case is
King George and Westmoreland County sheriff ’s offices had their hands full with Bikefest and the King George Fall Festival, and didn’t have personnel available to compile reports. Arrests from those departments will be published next week.
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Pamela Hockett Schroeter
Pamela Hockett Schroeter, 59, of Colonial Beach, formerly of Morehead, Ky., passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016, in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. She was born on January 22, 1957 in Grayson, Ky., a daughter Wanda Adkins and the late Harry Hockett. Pamela was a homemaker and had attended Morehead State University. She had a witty sense of humor and enjoyed tole painting and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Hockett. Survivors include her husband, Cary Schroeter; her mother, Wanda Adkins of Morehead; two sons, Bryan Schroeter (Erin) of San Diego and Adam Schroeter (Whitney) of Virginia Beach; one brother, Harry R. Hockett of Morehead; one sister, Karen Emlet (Rodney) of Hephzidah, Ga.; her stepmother, Barbara Hockett of Florida; and several aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 in the chapel of the Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Morehead, with Rev. Andy Lands officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowen Chapel Cemetery in Olive Hill, Ky. Visitation was Oct. 4 at the funeral
Dwight Emerson Conrad
Dwight Emerson Conrad, 91, of Biloxi, MS died peacefully on October 2, 2016. Dwight was married to Jeanette (Sandy) Balderson Conrad for 50 years. He was born in Wooster, OH. He served 20 years in the US Airforce beginning in WWII at 17 years of age. Dwight was stationed in Hawaii and became Airforce Bowling Champion while touring the US. He and Sandy worked with NASA. He attended Mosaic Church in MS and was a member of New Life Church in La Plata, Maryland. He was the proud husband of Sandy, and father of Chris (deceased), and Tom (Myrna), Grandfather of Chrissy (Tim), Tom (Heather), Chuck (Theresa) and Will (Stephanie), great grandfather of Madison, Savannah, Thomas, Andrew, Abigail, Lydia, Hannah, Austin, Alex, Benton, and Charlotte. He has 2 surviving sisters, Mabel (John, deceased) and Norma (John) and survived by sister-in-laws, Barbara (Ted) and JoAnne (Roger). Dwight was preceded in death by one daughter, Chris, one son,
Charles, his brother, Forrest (Marylin, deceased) and his sister Ruth (Phil). The family received friends Sunday, October 9, 2016, followed by the funeral service at Storke Funeral Home, Nash and Slaw Chapel, King George. Burial followed at Historyland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.storkefuneralhome.com
Forrest Tayloe Tolson
Forrest Tayloe Tolson, 98, of Harrisonburg, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 05, 2016, at Sentara RMH Medical Center. Mr. Tolson was born on December 23, 1917, in King George County, Va., and was the son of the late Thomas Hill and Forresta Tayloe Tolson. Forrest graduated from VPI and SU in 1939 and received a BA degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for two years at Mize Industrial before entering into military service in 1941. He then transferred to Army Air Corp and gradu-
ated from Observer School at Brooks Field in San Antonio, Texas. Forrest was then sent to Blythe Army Air Base in California and served as Liaison Officer to General George Patton. He got transferred to Marrakech, Morocco, and flew two missions before being shot down, and returning to the states with a bad back injury and partially paralyzed legs. After treatment, he returned to Air Corps and trained as a pilot, where he was assigned to B-17s and transferred to 15th Air Force in Foggia, Italy. Forrest flew 28 missions before leaving the military. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross with clusters, EAME Theater Ribbons, Purple Heart, four additional medals, Presidential Unit Citation and Medal of Honor before being relieved from active duty in 1946. Some of his life’s accomplishments include working as an Engineer for Calanese until 1955 when he became President of Fidelity Construction Company before starting Tolson Building Systems. He joined the Masons in 1950 and remained ever since serving as Master and High Priest of the Blue Lodge and Chapter. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veteran of Foreign Wars, American Legion, 15th Air Force and Distinguished Flying Cross Society and 97th Bomb-
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er Group, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, P.E. Life member of Virginia Tech Cadet Corps, Intermont Lodge #269, the Rockingham Union #27, the York Rite both chapters and commandry Knight Templars, Scottish Rite, ACCA Shrine for 65 years, and Valley Shrine Club Past President of New River Shrine Club, National Commander Colonel of Disabled American Veterans, ACCA Shrine Hillbilly Unit, Sons of the American Revolution. He was also past Secretary of Narrows Country Club and Lions Clubs, Life Sponsor of Knights Templar and also a member of the Kentucky Colonels. Forrest received numerous awards and citations including the Medal of Honor for Scottish Rite, Merit Badge and Garnet Star for Shriner of the Year. In 1947, he married Catharine Armentrout who preceded him in death in 2005. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Forresta Lou. He is survived by a son, James Robert; a daughter, Crystal Annesley; two grandchildren, Cathy Dwyer and husband, Rick and Daphane Stone and husband, Buddy; five great-grandchildren, Joey, Annie and Laura Dwyer, and Makayla and Madelyn Suffecool; and one step great-grandchild, Trey Stone. He also leaves his faithful and loving
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pets, Sassy and Rascal. A graveside service was conducted on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at the Eastlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. The family received friends October 7, 2016, at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Memorial contributions can be made in Forrest’s honor at the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, or at http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/en/donate Condolences can be left for the Tolson family at www.kygers.com.
Herbert Frye
Herbert Frye, formerly of Colonial Beach, VA, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Orlando, FL. He was born May 20, 1933. He was a career veteran serving in the U.S. Army from 1951-1954. He is survived by his wife Shirley, his sons Herbie, Paul, & Richard and daughters Shelly and Teresa. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his twin brother Hubert Frye, and also by his son Stevie. He was a member of the VFW in Colonial Beach and the Legion in Greenbelt, MD. There will be a memorial service at the VFW in Colonial Beach at a later date.
Register to vote by Oct. 17; absentee voting taking place now Phyllis Cook
Absentee voting is taking place in Virginia for the presidential and congressional elections on Nov. 8, along with two proposed constitutional amendments. Voters may go into the registrar’s office, fill out an absentee application and then vote on the spot, checking the box for any one of numerous reasons providing eligibility to vote absentee. King George General Registrar Lorrie Gump said last week, eight days into absentee voting, 57 voters had so far cast ballots. But most people are not even
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ensure voters are able to cast a ballot without any hitches with voter ID or confusion about polling place location, which may very well have changed since the last time you voted. The Nov. 8 election is anticipated to be another federal election with record turnout potentially causing long lines and wait times at polls. “Elections are always busy in the office, but the presidential elections bring out more voters,” Gump said. They’ve already mailed out 275 absentee ballots and another 52 for military. “And, we registered 237 new registrants last month,” Gump said.
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general registrar’s office. Gump said any registered voter who does not have one of the mentioned forms of photo ID, may apply for a free Virginia Voter Photo Identification at her office. Voters may simply stop by, fill out a form and have their picture taken on the spot. The card will be mailed to the voter. The website information is elections.virginia.gov. Registrar Lorrie Gump’s office is on the ground floor of the Revercomb Building, behind the Courthouse on Route 3, 10459 Courthouse Dr., Suite 102, or call 775-9186.
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Public Notice – Environmental Permit PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comments and announce a public hearing on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality regarding a landfill in King George County, Virginia. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: October 5, 2016 to November 30, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING: November 9, 2016 at 7:00 PM King George High School Auditorium, 10100 Foxes Way, King George, Virginia 22485 PERMIT NAME AND NUMBER: King George County Sanitary Landfill and Recycling Facility, Solid Waste Permit Number 586 PERMIT APPLICANT: King George Landfill, Inc., 10376 Bullock Drive, King George, Virginia 22485 FACILITY NAME AND LOCATION: King George County Sanitary Landfill and Recycling Facility, 10376 Bullock Drive, King George, Virginia 22485 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: King George Landfill, Inc., has applied for a modification to its solid waste permit to be authorized to increase the final elevation of the landfill by 100 feet (ft); from initially permitted 275 ft to 375 ft above mean sea level (msl); thus to increase the total landfill capacity by approximately 22 million cubic yards (yd3); from initially permitted 45 million yd3 to approximately 67 million yd3, and to extend the landfilling operations until approximately 2045. In addition, this permit modification name) will incorporate the following documents into the permit: Design Drawings, initially submitted in August 1994, revised October 23, 2014, and June 30, 2016; Design Report, initially submitted in August 1994, revised October 31, 2014, and June 23, 2016; Liquid Management System, initially submitted in August 1994, revised October 21, 2014; Construction Quality Assurance Plan and Technical Specifications, dated October 31, 2014, revised June 23, 2016; Landfill Gas Management Plan, initially submitted in August 1994, revised August 2016; Closure Plan; dated October 31, 2014, revised February 25, 2016; Odor Management Plan, initially dated August 2011, revised September 2016; and Post Closure Plan, dated October 31, 2014.
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HOW TO COMMENT: DEQ accepts comments by e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting and be received by DEQ within the comment period. DEQ also accepts written and oral comments at public hearings. The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office specified below. Copies of the permit documents are also available at L.E. Smoot Library, 9533 Kings Highway, King George, Virginia 22485. CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Yurek Aurelson, Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193; Phone; 703-583-3844; E-mail: yurek. aurelson@deq.virginia.gov.
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Dahlgren Lions Club Past President, Ruth Thompson, was congratulated by the District Governor for being one of three presidents to win the Presidents Award from Lions Clubs International. The award for Club President is received for showing dedication to lead the club, maximize its potential and find new ways to serve their communities. "I am honored by the award from Lions Clubs International and grateful for the community participation in Dahlgren Lions Club's endeavors," Thompson said. Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada, Past International President, sent Ms. Thompson a letter and his personal pin in recognition of her leadership within Dahlgren Lions Club and to the King George community. Ms. Thompson received the prestigious award by Lions Club International on Sept. 1.
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Know your food sources to find deer this season Mark Fike
The deer season has begun with archery opening up two Saturdays ago. Hunters who have been successful veterans of bringing home the venison know that the key to finding deer is doing some scouting every year. It is true that deer tend to be creatures of habit. This means that on a certain parcel of land, the deer tend to move from one area to another via a certain draw, ridge or path year after year. They may retain the same basic bedding areas year after year, barring any significant changes to the landscape or undue pressure by humans. However, each season brings a new food source. In the fall those food sources tend to change more than the other times of year. During the spring, deer will feed on emergent greenery, buds, flowers and early fruit. During the summer browse, crops, berries and fruit make up the menu. In the winter, they scrounge for any remains and nip off young sapling tips, and remaining green grass. However, during the fall if there is no grain or crop field nearby, they will focus on acorns and fallen fruit. Standing corn crops, oats, turnips, clover, wheat and other grains and crops are sure bets, but they will be harvested soon. Acorns are next
on the list or maybe at the same tier as crops. Some years the acorn crop is really good, some years it is spotty and other years it is a failure. The past few years the mast production (acorn crop) has been on the lousy side for most of our hunting spots. However, this year the locale is seeing moderate acorn production with certain trees producing well and others mere yards away not producing. With this in mind, hunters should really make a point to go see which trees are producing acorns. Don’t simply go hang a stand and climb up a tree in the dark in an oak lot because you have taken deer in that area before. This might be the year that those trees are not producing. It is a total waste of time to go hunt an oak stand that is not producing if you really expect to take a deer. Another consideration for hunters is to find the best producing oak tree on the property you are hunting and put up a trail camera to determine the activity around the site. I would recommend doing this during times you are already sneaking in to hunt if you have not already put up a trail camera. Don’t make a special trip and stir up the area more than you already do when hunting. Next, start hunting areas where the best white oak acorns are dropping. It is important that you keep
tabs on when the acorns are dropping and how many are still available on the ground. These acorns are said to have less tannin in them and are supposedly “sweeter.” They rot faster though (if they are not eaten). White oak relatives include white oaks, post oaks, chestnut oaks, swamp oaks and chinkapin oaks to name a few. The acorns in the white oak family mature in approximately 6 months. Red oak acorns mature in 18 months. This means there could be two different sizes/ages of acorns on the same tree. This family includes the northern and southern red oak, pin oak, and willow oak among others. The tannin levels in these acorns is higher, making the acorns bitterer. However, the acorns will be eaten by deer, albeit, when the better ones are gone. The red oak acorns will last much longer offering deer a food source during the late winter months. With this knowledge, I would hang stands in the proximity of white oak acorn trees that are producing and dropping acorns, particularly earlier in the season, and once those acorns are gone I would move my stand to red oak acorns crop areas. Get to know your deer food sources and watch your success rate go up when bringing venison home is the task at hand.
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At top. white oak acorns. Bottom, red oak acorns.
Outdoor report Mark and Missy Fike Fishing reports were very slow this past week due to the tremendous amount of rain we got recently. However, some waters were producing well. Rappahannock River Catfishing is starting to pick up during the day now, but the action is still somewhat slow. The bass action is fair from the scat-
tered reports we have gotten. Look for crappie fishing to pick up soon. Also, smallmouth fishing will pick up above Fredericksburg toward the middle end of the month. Try creature baits upriver. Potomac River Ken’s Tackle in Spotsylvania reported some huge catfish in the 50-60 pound range caught near Fairview Beach. These are blue catfish. Cut shad and herring are the baits of
choice for these brutes. White perch action is still available but will taper off by November. Inland Motts Run reported some very nice bream fishing off the piers with red wigglers and nightcrawlers. They also reported that there were some really nice bass up to 4 pounds being caught. Lake Anna is giving up striper but primar-
ily in the evening. Bass fishing has been better in the evening from our reports too. Saltwater Saltwater action reports include some keeper striper showing up around the CBBT and points south. Some red drum are still around and a few flounder. Small bluefish are biting in the bay and points south too. Upcoming seasons: Archery deer Oct 1-Nov 18
Archery turkey Oct 1-Nov 12 Youth Apprentice Turkey Weekend Oct 15/16 Youth Waterfowl Day Oct 22 see regulations for bag limits Fall turkey season for KG and Westmoreland Oct. 29-Nov. 11 Muzzleloader Deer Season Nov. 5—18 Rabbit season Nov. 5-Feb. 28
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W&L defeats rival Lancaster 41-40 in Friday shootout Richard Leggitt
The young Washington and Lee Eagles had their most impressive win of the season Friday night in Montross, defeating rival Lancaster 41-40. Senior quarterback Carson Bell keyed the win with 167 yards passing for two touchdowns. Bell also had a rushing touchdown in the third quarter.Freshman Markeith Rich had two rushing touchdowns. And Bell had the game winning score with a 24-yard strike to receiver J.J. McNeil late in the fourth period. "I am mostly proud about how the guys stuck together throughout the entire game," said W&L Coach Josh Wild. "At any one point we could have found a reason to point fingers, but the guys handled the adversity thrown at them very well." "We were able to find our rhythm offensively very early in the game and that allowed us to play with confidence throughout the game," Wild said. "Defensively, the guys had a tall order to be prepared to defend the option this week " Wild said. "With only three days of practice they were able to get the job done. We must become better tacklers at the point of contact moving forward." "On any given night, against comparable district teams we are capable of scoring points," said W&L Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis. "Our defense is still a work in progress. We just have to get tougher on defense." Washington & Lee plays at Nor-
Senior star Jordan Aley pounded Spotsylvania for 236 yards and three touchdowns Friday, and the increasingly stout King George defense held the Knights to nine passing yards as the Foxes posted their fifth win of the season. Aley gained his yardage on only 10 carries, posting touchdown runs of 42, 18 and 48 yards. In total, King George posted 399 yards on the
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W&L cross country strong in meet Richard Leggitt
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Sophomore J.J. MCNeil, center, provided the winning touchdown Friday as Washington & Lee won a thrilling 41 to 40 homecoming victory over Lancaster. thumberland Friday and then are at home against Rappahannock on Oct. 21. W&L for one last season will com-
pete in District 2-A when the playoffs begin in November. Next year the Eagles will return to District 1A.
Foxes pound Spotsylvania 47-7 for fifth win of season Richard Leggitt
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ground and another 60 passing. Junior quarterback Deon Williams was seven for eight through the air with touchdown strikes to Devin Williams and D.J. Edelen. Also scoring for the Foxes were sophomore wingback Cameron Schaub on a 33-yard run and defensive back Cody Enddicott, who had seven tackles, on a 37-yard interception return for a score in the fourth quarter. Except for a 73-yard run for a score in the final period,
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the Foxes held the Knights to just over 50 yards rushing for the evening. "We wanted to preserve a shutout," said King George Coach Jeff Smith. "But they busted a big play in the fourth quarter. But is was a great team win." "If I had to give credit it would be to the whole team," said Smith. "We had a great many weapons and players who contributed to the win. It was a total team victory. Everybody's starting to click." Smith said he was especially proud of his defense. "A lot of the time we had eight or nine players going to the football. It was another outstanding effort by our whole defense." "It is going to take everybody playing together to get where we want to be " Smith said. "And, we want to continue playing that way." The Foxes, who are 5-1 will play their second conference game on the season at home against Caroline at 7 p.m. Playoffs are slated to begin the second week in November.
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Paced by Eddie Jims and Ethan McNamara, the Washington & Lee High School boys cross country team placed first in a five-team Northern Neck District meet at Montross last week. The strong W&L girls cross country team finished second in the girls meet on the running of Jenifer Broglin and Claire Whitman, "This victory may be the most satisfying one of my career," said W&L boys coach Cole Vanover. "The boys team collected their seventh consecutive Northern Neck District championship. It's really hard to believe." "And going into it, we were the underdogs," Vanover said. "We haven't run well collectively all year. At this meet though the guys really stepped up. They didn't want to be on the wrong side of history. Everyone did their job. Everyone ran personal records." "Eddie Jims ran a great race finishing second overall," Vanover said. "Ethan MacNamara, Neil Patel, Jorge Barajas and David Siddeley all stepped up and did a great job of running in a pack." "One thing that really helped us was our number six and seven runners yesterday, Dayton Combs and Devontay Williams," Vanover said. "Those two were able to get in front of Lancaster's number four and five runners, which really put us in a good position after Lancaster took
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Senior Eddie Jims, in blue on right, paces Washington and Lee to a team victory in a cross country meet last week. first and third place." W&L girls coach Cindy Flickinger was equally pleased with the competitiveness of her team. "I could not have been prouder of the girls.They all ran their best race of the season," Flickinger said. "I couldn't have asked for more." "Second place is always a tough pill to swallow especially by only five points, but certainly acceptable in this case," Flickinger said. "Jenifer Broglin ran her best this season so far. Senior Claire Whitman had
her personal best ever as did sophomore Whitney Wade, who is a first year runner. I am hoping that their times get even faster so we can be competitive in conference 33 and 2A region when that time comes." For the boys, Mims had a cross country time of 18:56 in the competition against teams from Essex, Lancaster, Northumberland and Rappahannock. McNamara had a time of 20:08. For the girls, Broglin had a time of 20:00 and Whitman ran the course in 22:09.
Drifters turn 20 first quarter points into a 39-0 victory over Rappahannock Richard Leggitt
Coach Jeremy Jack's small but talented Colonial Beach varsity football team rolled to its biggest win of the season Thursday, defeating the Rappahannock Raiders at Colonial Beach 39-0. "I was very pleased with our effort and results in last night's game, not because we won necessarily but due to the fact that we finally reduced our penalties and penalty yards and several players made major contributions to the effort," Jack said. "That is what will make the difference is having multiple players being able to step up at any time in any game and make a play," Jack said. "That is the difference between a good team and a championship team. We need to continue building on the foundation of the upperclassmen and keep having our underclassmen develop their
confidence." Colonial Beach rolled up 303 yards on the ground and 144 in the air as the Drifters kept pressure on Rappahannock all evening. In the first quarter the Drifters took a 20-0 lead behind the scoring runs of senior running back Lamar Lucas, junior running back Anajai Lewis and a 70-yard run by senior quarterback Alonzo Turner. In the second quarter, Turner passed receiver Cole Setliff for a 74-yard score, and in the third Turner hit Kendrick Smith for a 72-yard touchdown. Junior running back Tyshawn Davis had a 37-yard run for a touchdown to close the scoring. Colonial Beach's defense swarmed the Raiders all game, holding them to six first downs and 36 yards in total offense for the night. The Drifters will be on the road for the next two weeks, playing at always tough Essex Friday and then at Northumberland on Oct. 21.
King George volleyball scores two wins Richard Leggitt Coach Jill Wine's competitive King George volleyball team scored two wins last week, defeating James Monroe and Spotsylvania. The Foxes were scheduled to play tough conference foe Chancellor this week. King George beat James Monroe last week, 25-9, 25-15, 25-9. Madi Koban had 12 kills; Andi Wine had 9 kills and 6 digs; Kristina Zuniga had 18 assists and 5 aces; Katie Bentz had 11 assists and 6 aces. Hannah Koepfinger led on defense with 13 digs. Then later in the week, the Foxes beat Spotsylvania in three sets: 25-19, 25-17, 25-9. Koban had 9 kills and 6
digs. Wine had 9 kills, 10 digs, and 6 aces; Elimma Agoulu had 8 kills; Zuniga had 16 assists and 3 aces; Bentz had 15 assists and 6 digs. Leading the defense was Jonnae Usher with 3 blocks and Hannah Koepfinger with 6 digs. "We played very well against Spotsylvania," said Wine. "Our players served aggressively, passed well so that our setters had three options and our hitters found holes on the other side of the net to place their kills, reaching our team goal of over .250 hitting percentage." "We needed the win against James Monroe," Wine said. "But Courtland and Chancellor are going to be our
most competitive teams in our conference. We have already lost twice to Courtland and haven't competed against Chancellor this season due to a postponed match." "Our team needs to stay motivated and physically strong to be able to compete and win against Chancellor," Wine said. "Chancellor keeps improving their record as their season continues." The Foxes, who now have a record of 8-10 for the season and 4-2 in conference play, were scheduled to play Chancellor this week, then twice more including the conference tournament. Playoffs for the Foxes will begin late this month or early in November.
W&L Hall of Fame announces inductees At halftime of the 7 p.m. Washington and Lee Eagles against Rappahannock Raiders game on Oct. 21, the W&L Hall of Fame will induct 11 more people into the hall. The honorees this year are Charles Richard “Dickie” Davis ’58 – Basketball, Baseball, Track; Gill Williams ’70 – Track, Basketball, Football; Stevie Gray ’72 - Basketball; Les Branich ’72 – Football, Basketball, Baseball; Larry Britton ’80 – Football, Basketball, Track; Kevin Newman ’95 – Football, Baseball; Tyrell Russell Tate ’98 - Basketball; Linwood Johnson
’99 – Football, Baseball; Contributors - The King Family – Larry “Popeye” King, Barbara King, and Patricia (King) Lewis. These 11 Eagles join last year’s class of 17 as the first two waves of W&L Hall of Famers. “The first two classes we expected to be large, said W&L Athletic Director Malcolm Lewis. “The future classes will naturally reduce in size, but we hope the existence of this special institution will be a benchmark for young people to work to achieve. It is not just perfor-
mance based, but has a citizenship criteria built in. You have to be a great performer . . . but you also have to have a record of solid citizenship in society.” Last year’s honorees were Charles Pierce, Randall Thompson, Jeff White, Liz “Chandler” Beckham, Ronald “Tex” Jones, Kenneth Mitchell, Albert Haskins, Michael Clark, Joe Taylor, Arthur Jones, Billy Walker, Les Sisson, Jeff Hutt, Wayne Lewis, Wayne White, Larry Green and Ferdy Fax Chandler.
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Bad weather can’t keep local festivals down
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Above, Ms. King George Fall Festival,Christy Creveling, left, and the wee baby winner Braelyn Boone rode a parade float in the rain.Top left, Ainsley’s Angels had a float as well.B ottom left, Southern Explosion played at the Fall Festival.
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The sun finally shone on Colonial Beach Sunday, and Bikefest participants got to enjoy the festival, including a trick riding contest.
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