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Boyd takes reins as principal at King George High School Phyllis Cook Jesse Boyd has been named as the new principal of King George High School. The school board approved Boyd’s appointment at a special meeting on July 29. Boyd’s first day was Aug. 3. “The reception I’ve received has been extremely warm and supportive,” he said. “I look forward to more opportunities to get to know those in the King George community.” Superintendent Rob Benson selected Boyd from among 13 applicants, five of whom were interviewed. “We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Boyd to King George High School,” Benson said. “His experi-
ence and enthusiasm for teaching and learning as well as his commitment to co-curricular activities make him a great fit.” Boyd is filling the vacancy left by the departure of Cliff Conway, whose resignation was effective on July 31. Conway resigned to take a position in Spotsylvania after six years in King George. Boyd said he was excited to get the King George position. “I’ve noticed the strength of this school division is a real sense of passion,” Boyd said. “And there is a really strong tradition of excellence.” Boyd was principal of Rappahannock High School in Warsaw with Richmond County schools for the last four years. Prior to that he was the school’s assistant principal for
four years. Boyd previously spent six years in Fairfax County Public Schools starting in 2001, first as a high school special education teacher for five years and then as a high school administrative intern for a year. Boyd recently earned a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Virginia Tech this year in January. He earned a master’s degree in special education from the University of Virginia in 2005. He also holds an administrative endorsement in school administration and supervision earned in 2007 through post-graduate coursework at the University of Virginia. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Colgate University in Hamilton, NY, earned in 2000.
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Jesse Boyd settles into his office on Monday, his first day of work as principal of King George High School. In less than three weeks, he will welcome students to the start of hte 2015-16 school year. Boyd comes to King George after serving as principal of Rappahannock High School.
First phase of Route 3 study complete Phyllis Cook The Virginia Department of Transportation has completed the first phase of a planning study to improve the efficiency of the Route 3 corridor between US 301 in King George and the Robert O. Norris Bridge in Lancaster County. The Route 3 study is being conducted in partnership with the Northern Neck Planning District Commission. It includes the Northern Neck counties of King George, Westmoreland, Richmond and Lancaster. A 20-page draft study was developed to show existing conditions on the Route 3 corridor and identify problem areas. The draft study indicates Route 3 is the only roadway corridor in the Northern Neck running the entire length of the peninsula. It traverses more than 70 miles between U.S. 301 and the Rappahannock River at White Stone, with about 55 of those miles consisting of two-lanes with
little opportunity for passing. It notes that traffic volumes on Route 3 continue to increase, with solutions needed to relieve both daily delays and seasonal congestion, saying a possible solution may include provision of frequent, protected passing opportunities. The first study phase included presenting those and other findings at two meeting locations along the corridor, in Montross and in Kilmarnock in June to seek public comment. A total of 35 people attended the two meetings. “Attendees at the meeting made numerous verbal comments,” Kelly Hannon said. Hannon, communications manager for VDOT’s Fredericksburg District, provided a list of various comments captured by transportation officials at the meetings, including: • Interest in a cost-benefit analysis to show the economic aspects of corridor
improvements A look at seasonal differences in traffic volume • Interest in using water assets/ ferry system for tourism, recreation, and economic development purposes • Regional needs for broadband Internet expansion • Proposals for more bicycle and pedestrian facilities, especially on Route 200 between Irvington and Kilmarnock • Additional maintenance and painting requested for Norris Bridge at White Stone • Interest in Route 3 widening between Harmony Village and Norris Bridge. Hannon said the next step is to incorporate comments into the final study document for phase one, to include an analysis of the information compiled in phase one. “We expect this phase to be finalized by early September, around Labor Day,” she said. “ •
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The Norris Bridge at the Lancaster/Middlesex County line makes the terminus of VDOT’s ongoing study to improve rural sections of the eastern end of Route 3.
Colonial Beach woman sentenced for role in King George murder Richard Leggitt Tennase Michel Shanks, a Colonial Beach woman who drove the car used in a brutal robbery and murder in King George County on Aug. 29, 2014, was sentenced to 10 years in prison last week by Circuit Court Judge Patricia Kelly. Shanks, 43, was one of three people charged in connection with the violent robbery and slaying that claimed the life of Ronelle Johnson, 20, of King George. Also convicted in the
case were Michael Andre Clinton, 29, and Anthony William Goodman, 31. Clinton, of Bladensburg, MD, is serving a 45-year sentence after pleading guilty to murder and other charges earlier this year. Goodman, of Upper Marlboro, MD, also entered pleas of guilty to robbery and firearms charges. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 1. Shanks entered pleas of guilty to charges of robbery and being an accessory after the fact after a number of other charges against her were not
prosecuted. Shanks admitted driving the car used in the crime, but claimed said she did not know that Clinton and Goodman planned a murder and robbery. However, Judge Kelly handed down a sentence that was above the state’s sentencing guidelines for the crimes after Commonwealth’s Attorney Keri Gusman said she deserved a longer sentence for her part in the “horrific” crime. “The people you choose to associate yourself with does matter,”
Gusmann said. “Ms. Shanks was appropriately sentenced for the role she played in this horrific crime. If not for her actions this crime very well might never have happened. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the surviving victim and both families.” The trio was charged with the slaying of Johnson and the wounding of Johnson’s cousin, Gregory Gaines, 20, of King George after an in-depth investigation by the King George County Sheriff ’s Office. The violent
crime was the subject of an intense focus by the sheriff ’s office,which devoted significant time and resources to solving the case. “I am hoping, now that all three defendants have been convicted, the healing process can begin for the entire families of both victims,” Gusmann said. “I am pleased that those responsible have been held accountable for their crimes.” The incident that claimed Johnson’s life and left Gaines badly wounded was a botched drug deal at a home on
Winston Place, according to investigators. Gaines told investigators that Clinton and Goodman tied up the two victims with duct tape, and Clinton shot them multiple times. Gaines and Johnson were robbed of their money and cell phones. According to authorities, Shanks stayed away from the actual shootings, but then drove away with the other two suspects. After she was charged and jailed, Shanks agreed to testify against both Clinton and Goodman.
Beach’s Dog Day of August offers fun for pooches Linda Farneth Come out and join other dog lovers on Aug. 8 for a doggone good time. You and your K-9 companion can compete for fun and for prizes while helping to raise money for the humane society. Competitions include fetching, agility, water retrieval, Frisbee toss and find-a-bone. Dog Day of August is sponsored by the Colonial Beach Yacht Center. Dockside restaurant will host the event in the tiki bar area. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in
front of Dockside. The event was created in 2012 by the late Sharon Smith. Together with Robin Schick, Smith created the event to allow dog owners and their fury friends to enjoy a day on the beach while helping raise money for a good cause, Schick said. This year Schick felt it would be only fitting to continue the event in Smith’s honor because of her love for animals. “In honor of Sharon Smith, who established this event at Colonial Beach Yacht Center because of her love of animals and our local com-
munity, we continue the event now in her honor,” Schick said. Participation is free, however donations to the Colonial Beach Humane Society are encouraged. Although the Colonial Beach Humane Society does not have its own building, Pat Fitzgerald is the town’s humane society representative. Fitzgerald is active in helping residents get low-cost or free spaying and neutering for their pets. Donations will be used for Colonial Beach work. The event ends off with awards and a parade.
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McAuliffe deserves “A” for his first year-and-a-half in governor’s seat As a good Democrat I have a confession to make. In 2013 I wasn’t Terry McAuliffe’s most enthusiastic supporter. I voted for him and I worked the polls for him. But, I just wasn’t that excited about his candidacy. Indeed, probably my biggest motivator that year was his David S. Kerr Republican opponent whose irresponsible rhetoric made me extremely nervous. So I helped McAuliffe. That’s not a rousing endorsement,
but my how things have changed. During his first year-and-a-half in office Terry McAuliffe has managed to exceed just about everyone’s expectations. He has been a highly effective governor and few in modern history can match his energy level. He’s everywhere. On a single day, not even one of his most traveled days, he has been, and I checked this out, in the Washington area’s WTOP studios for a call in show, at a metro station for a news conference, coffee with local Northern Virginia leaders, at a high-tech conference in Norfolk, and oh yes, back to Richmond for an evening meeting on healthcare. And he tends to repeat this pattern nearly every day.
Thing is, he doesn’t just travel, this energy is also translated into some surprisingly thoughtful insights. For one thing, he is the first governor I can remember to openly state that Virginia is too reliant on the Federal Government for economic growth. For the past 30 years, Virginia’s economy has grown even in the worst of times. Thanks to Uncle Sam that is. But that trend is leveling off and economic growth in the commonwealth has been lackluster. McAuliffe’s vision is a Virginia economy less reliant on Federal spending. To some politicians that’s just a throwaway comment. After all, how do you shift Virginia’s economy from its traditional
Chesapeake Executive Council meeting includes King George Supervisor Ruby Brabo
Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who chairs the Chesapeake Executive Council, recently led a meeting of the council. Joining him were members of the Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committe, including King George Supervisor Ruby Brabo (left), vice chair of the CBLGAC, and Matthews County Supervisor Janine Burns (right), chair of the advisory committee.
Letter to the Editor To the Editor: I was so pleased to see that John Osborne was hired as the King George Transportation Supervisor. He has been a member of this community for many years and an asset as well. Many years ago he received permission to transport my husband to his son’s graduation ceremony. My husband was wheelchair bound and needed extra care and help to transport him. I will never forget John’s care and understanding. He is truly an asset to the community. Sharon Henson Gautier’s Auto Body & Glass Temecula, CA
base? Well, it’s not easy but McAuliffe has been trying. When he was running for governor, somewhat pejoratively, he was called a deal maker. This sounded a bit unsavory and his opponents made the most of it. But, it’s turned out to be a useful skill. During his term, and he is only half way through it, he negotiated or facilitated, some 250 deals that involved expanding existing businesses or bringing new businesses to Virginia. Some are small scale and some are much larger. It’s hard to say where his focus is, a new or expanded business of any kind is music to his ears, but he tends towards high tech manufacturing and export oriented businesses.
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He has also taken a surprisingly strong interest in rural Virginia. This isn’t his natural environment, but he seems to understand rural Virginia’s needs better than most governors. He wants to encourage growth areas within reach of rural Virginians and he wants more high tech infrastructure, like easy internet access, for hard to reach parts of the state. Also, he is a big supporter of Virginia agriculture and has presided over a substantial growth in Virginia’s export of agricultural goods. McAuliffe has had his problems with the legislature. He pushed hard, in a no holds barred campaign to get the General Assembly to expand Medicaid coverage so
that some 400,000 working poor would be covered by the Affordable Health Care Act. It didn’t happen. However, while it was a grueling fight, he has managed, when it comes to the rest of the budget and transportation funding to work cooperatively with the Legislature. McAuliffe also seems to really enjoy being governor. This is his first elective office and many, including myself, had some doubts about how well he’d do in running the Commonwealth. Well, taking his first year-and-ahalf in the Executive Mansion as a measure, I’d say he has exceeded, and then some, all expectations. Keep up the good work Governor.
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Heathsville Farmers Market “going to the dogs” salem baptist church in Jersey VA will have their Annual Homecoming & Revival services starting Sun. Aug. 9 continuing thru Aug. 14, 7 pm each night. Guest speaker will be Rev. Joseph Lyles from Fort Foote Baptist Church, Fort Washington, MD. and his church family. Other guest speakers will be featured. antioch baptist church and their Signing Sensations Praise Dance Ministry invite you to attend a special program on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. The program will benefit the church’s building fund. Other praise dance groups will also be performing. Annual Revival Services will be held Aug. 12-Aug. 14, starting at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guest preachers will be speaking each night. 11102 James Madison Pkwy, KG. Angel Visit Baptist Church to Celebrate Homecoming and 149th Anniversary Angel Visit Baptist Church, Dunnsville, VA, will hold its homecoming and 149th church anniversary service on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at 11 a.m. The theme is “Giving Glory to God In Our Worship, Work and Witness.” The Reverend Dr. Carla E. Lightfoot, pastor, will deliver the preached word, with music rendered by the Angel Visit Baptist Church Combined Choir. Following the worship service, dinner will be served in the William Amos Young Fellowship Hall and under tents on the grounds. The worship experience will continue with revival nightly, from Monday, Aug. 10 - Thursday, Aug. 13, with Prayer and Praise at 7:30 p.m. and Worship Service at 8 p.m. On Monday, August 10, the Reverend Dr. Leonidas B. Young II, Senior Pastor and Founder of New Kingdom Christian Ministries, Richmond, VA, will be the revival-
zion church at Lottsburg invites everyone to their Summer Revival, beginning Aug. 9 thru Aug. 14. Starting at 7:30 p.m. each night, the guest Revivalist will be Apostle Kevin Mihlfeld, of Zion Church, F’brg. Music provided by area choral ministries. 2309 Northumberland Hwy, Lottsburg, VA 22511. (804) 529-6033. st. paul’s catholic church 38th Annual Spaghetti Dinner, meat sauce, wine, beverage & dessert. Raffle (GoPro or iPad mini). Friday, Aug. 7, 5-7:30 p.m. For tickets call or visit Doc Dugan at Left Bank Gallery, (804) 450-6030 or call Julia at the Rectory (804) 472.3090. 7070 Nomini Hall Rd. Hague VA.
ist; Tuesday, August 11, the Reverend Earl T. Howerton, Jr., Pastor, Little Zion Baptist Church, Oak Grove, VA, will be the revivalist, with the ushers and congregation from Little Zion Baptist Church and the choir from Good Hope Baptist Church, Dunnsville, VA; Wednesday, August 12, the Reverend Dr. Griselda A. Bayton, Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Center Cross, VA, will be the revivalist; Thursday, August 13, Bishop Stephen E. Livingston, Pastor, Center Cross Church of God, Center Cross, VA, will be the revivalist; with the Praise Team and congregation from Center Cross Church of God and the ushers from First Baptist Church, Tappahannock, Virginia. All guest speakers will be accompanied by their church families. The public is cordially invited to join Angel Visit for its anniversary/ homecoming and revival services. For further information please call Patricia Holmes at 804-443-9390.
This month’s Heathsville Farmers Market on Saturday, August 15th is “Going to the Dogs!” All canines in the Northern Neck are invited to bring their humans. As part of this “doggie” related theme, the NN Kennel Club will hold an expo on the grounds behind the Tavern. Local dogs will be put through their paces in a fascinating demonstration of agility and obedience. Other activities will include “meet the breed”, an obedience demonstration and a “freestyle” demo. “Dogs East” search and rescue dogs of Fredericksburg will be on hand to demonstrate their amazing skills. The Northumberland Animal Shelter is bringing a variety of dogs available for adoption. “Canines for Independence” will showcase their latest “dog in training”, and the Animal Welfare League of the NN will be selling their signature salsa. Sponsored by Rice’s Hotel / Hughlett’s Tavern in Heathsville, the Heathsville Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Following the market, the focus changes to quilts. At 1:30 p.m., “Bingo for Quilts” will take place inside the “Transportation Museum Building”. Players may buy packets of 20 bingo sheets for $20 and enjoy the excitement of an old-fashioned game of bingo. Prizes are quilted items made by the Tavern Quilt Guild. The grand prize is a queen-size quilt. Shoppers at the Farmers Market will find farm-fresh local produce, meat & goat cheese, bread and baked goods, flowers and nursery plants, health food, jewelry, clothing, and other locally-made handcrafts, doggie treats and more. The Tavern’s docents will lead a historical walking tour of Heathsville’s Town Square. The tour will depart from in front of the “Transportation Museum Building” at 10:15 a.m. Participants will learn about Heathsville’s interesting past as they visit the Tavern, the old Jail and the old Courthouse. Inside the Tavern itself is the “Heritage Arts Center” and Tavern Restaurant. For “on-the-go” eating, visit the food concession stand in front of the “Transportation Museum Building”.
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4H Fancy’s Friends Dog club will be holding Showmanship, Rally, and Obedience training every Thursday at Cedar Hill farm. The club will be showing their canines at the 4H State Show in September at the Meadows in Doswell, Virginia. If you are interested in joining the club or supporting the club in any way, please contact Terry Misch, Extension Agent at 775-3062 WHAT’S HAPPENING with KG Parks & Rec Backyard Carnival Date: Thursday, August 6th Location: KIng George Elementary School Cost: $5.00 per child Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages 12 and Under Small water slide for younger children. Wear your suits and bring a towel! Back to School Family Dance Friday Sept 4th 6-9:00 pm $6.00 per person includes DJ , pizza, drink, chips, cookie, bingo and dance. Bingo 6-7 Pizza & Dance 7-9 Blood Drive August 7th - @ Citizens Center 11:00 - 3:00 pm DAY TRIP TO LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDENS Cost $25 transportation Adults $12 Seniors $11 Fee to tour gardens BIG TRIPS - stop in and pick up details! TENNESSEE PLUS ASHEVILLE, NC - November 10-17 $1099 NEW YORK CITY - December 4-6 Cost $519 CAPE MAY December 14-16 $409 (540) 775-4386
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Savvy Coupon Clipper Club will meet 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Smoot Library. There will also be an introduction class to extreme couponing. Lasagna Dinner fundraiser. 5-7 p.m. Dine in or carry out. $10. a plate. Benefit CB-VFD. At the fire house. 1st Some Gave All Softball Tournament. 8 teams to play. Food, cold drinks, t-shirts to purchase. 9 a.m. at Barnsefield Park. Cruisin’ The Gateway Car Show will be held from 4-8 p.m (weather permitting). Sponsored by the KG Chamber of Commerce, there will be cars, trucks, live music, food vendors and more. FREE admittance. LifeLine Screening at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Five screenings available. Your cost only $149. Preregister and receive a discount price. Call 1-888-653-6441 or www. lifelinescreening.com/communitypartners. St. Paul’s is located at 5486 St Pauls Rd, King George, VA 22485. (540) 663-3085.
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Dedication Ceremony to be held by KG Garden Club at the Smoot Library, 6:30 p.m. in memory of Saadet Hines, Robert Maddux & Suzanne Pryor.
Tuesday, Aug. 11
KG Triad to host an “Overview of Senior Resources” 1 p.m. at the KG Sheriff ’s Office. Open to the public. Dahlgren Heritage Museum Forum location changed to UofMW Dahlgren Campus. Register www. eventbrite.com (search for Dahlgren Community Forum). Open to the public, free of charge. 4:30 p.m. receptin, 5 p.m. forum.
Monday, Aug. 17
Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering a “Home Food Preservation” class on August 17, 3-7pm at the KG Citizen Center. Participants will learn the basics of water bath canning. This class is for beginners and those looking for a refresher. The cost is $20.00 and pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, please contact Pegi Wright, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent at (540) 775-3062 or lvwright@vt.edu.
Last rainbarrel class The NN Master Gardeners will hold their final rain barrel workshop for the season on Saturday, Aug. 22 at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster County. 10 A.M. to 12 noon. The Master Gardeners will assist participants in building their own rain barrels using recycled, food-grade plastic olive barrels. All the tools and accessories will be provided. The educational session will also provide information on how to use and care for rain barrels. Master Gardener Sharon Lemke explains the importance of rain barrels as a source of water for plants and a benefit to the environment. “They can provide free soft water for all your plants’ needs during dry spells and provide a source of water in areas around your house or shed that have no spigots. They also slow down runoff into streams and storm drains, which reduces erosion, sedimentation and pollution. The initial surge of storm water after a downpour causes the most erosion and carries the most pollutants into our streams and rivers.” Register for the workshop by sending a check, $50 each rain barrell,to: NN Master Gardeners c/o VCE Office, P.O. Box 400 Heathsville, VA 22473. Include your name, address, and telephone number and an email address to receive an electronic confirmation and driving directions to Belle Isle. Parking is free. For more info, please call the Northumberland Cooperative Extension Office at (804) 580-5694. Ready-made rain barrels are $60 each.
Local Church Directory Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist
8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218
Pastor Michael Reaves fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org Worship Services 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
(540) 775-7247 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
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 “Building the Church & Reaching the World for Christ”
804-224-9695
"Pastor Larry M. Robinson” Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. Bible Studies: Church School - 9 a.m. Wednesdays - Noon & 6 p.m. Intercessory Prayer: Tuesdays 5 p.m. 15681 Owens Dr. in Dahlgren, VA Church Phone: (540) 663-2831
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EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH
3207 Quarter Hill Rd., Supply VA 22436
(804) 443-4168
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!"
Dr. Sherman Davis, Pastor 10640 Kings Hwy King George, VA 22485 www.tabernaclebaptistkg.org 540-775-7188
Randall Snipes, Senior Pastor
8096 Leedstown Rd. Colonial Beach, VA
“Building God’s Kingdom On Earth”
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Oak Grove Baptist Church Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.& 11 Awana-Sundays-5 p.m. Bible Study-Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
Little Ark Baptist Church
7748 Leedstown Rd., Oak Grove, VA 22443 (804)you 224-0418 • ourlittlezion.org We invite 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.
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.
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PEOPLE’S UNION Baptist Church Rev. Harry N. Wallace, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11a.m. Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m. 7357 Comorn Rd., KG VA 22485 www.PUBCKG.org 540-775-4928 Pastor & People United in Peace & Harmony for Kingdom Building
Macedonia Baptist Church
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On Saturday morning, 55 runners from Canada to Pittsburgh overcame the rugged terrain associated with the Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail, as they completed a 31 mile (50K) run.
Runners hoof through Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50K Leonard Banks Sports editor They ran, walked, fell and got up to finish the race of a lifetime. When the dust settled, Pickering, Ontario resident Neela D’Souza, and Staunton, VA resident Eric Kuhlmann had the distinction of being the female and male overall winners of the seventh annual Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50K. On Aug. 1, Kulmann crossed the finish line at 3:59.32, while D’Souza completed the race at 4:14.42.
Amid, heat, poison ivy, ticks, and rugged terrain, the grueling 31-mile endurance race required 55 runners to start and end at Milepost 0 on route 605 (Bloomsbury Road). From Pittsburgh to Canada, runners from ages 19-61 traveled to test their physical endurance skills against the unforgiving terrain of the Dahlgren Heritage Trail. After several DHRT events, Ashland native, Steven Yancey has learned a steady pace will eventually result in a strong finish. “Everybody seems to start out a
little too fast, and I’ve learned that it doesn’t work out well later,” Yancey said. “It’s a beautiful park, I wish there were more like this.” Executive director of Race Timing, and race coordinator, Vic Culp said: “The race an ultra event for people who want to run distances further than a marathon. Its for the hard core distance runner.” The terrain is flat, with a straight trail ideal for running. “For trail races, the course is great, because a lot of trail races have a lot of roots along the path— but this is nice, and makes for
a fast course.” For King George resident Connie Perry, the race represented a personal achievement. After competing in several marathons, Perry wanted to challenge her physical endurance against the elements of the Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail. “This race represents something to do for me, and that’s the only reason I am doing it” Perry said. “I didn’t start running until I was 40.” Perry was the female winner of the 50-59-age-class with a time of 7:35.51. The race also had a large represen-
Regency Furniture Stadium named “gem” by Ballpark Digest Staff Report The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball organization is proud to announce that Regency Furniture Stadium has been recently featured on Ballpark Digest. Ballpark Digest is one of the most recognizable online publications for major and minor league baseball, and is considered a bible in reference to professional baseball in general. “This is truly a great honor. It is very gratifying to be recognized by such a distinguished media outlet,” said Southern Maryland Blue Crabs President and General Manager Patrick Day. “From our entire front office and organization, I’d like to thank Ballpark Digest for all of their kind words about our facility, and for visiting us. Charles County has done an incredible service to this community by bringing this stadium to us. We are a very proud group today.” The unique look of Regency
Furniture Stadium, straying from the beaten path of typical ballpark design, is what stood out first to Ballpark Digest. With its distinctive barn design to reflect Southern Maryland, the website proclaims “the ballpark itself is an absolute gem and the Blue Crabs create a fanfriendly experience.” Other excerpts from the Ballpark Digest review: “For as nice as the outfield is, it pales in comparison to the seating bowl, which is very nicely designed. At approximately 4,200 seats, it makes for an intimate setting wherein no section feels too far from the field. In addition, it offers comfortable rows and seats, which are angled perfectly towards the field.” “When traveling through the Baltimore/Washington area, a visit to Regency Furniture Stadium is a must for any baseball fan. It is a well-designed stadium that features a great game day experience.” As a publication known for its
time coordinator Neil Richards believes the annual 50K race is a vital part of raising the financial resource necessary for sustaining the park. “The 50K ultra-marathon is one of two major running events the Friends of DRHT host every year on the trail,” Richards said. “It’s also one of our only sources of funds for maintaining and improving the trail. We have local runners and out-of-state runners. We have average athletes and a world record holder. They all come out to our neck of the woods to enjoy one of the county’s natural wonders.”
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interest in special feature promotions, Ballpark Digest raved about the new family fireworks initiative saying, “During the doubleheader featured in this story, the fireworks were launched after the fifth inning of game two with the stadium
lights still on,” the magazine stated. “Surprisingly, this did not limit the effect of the show and while it did mean stopping the game, the fireworks were launched efficiently enough to not make the pause feel too stretched out.”
KG Rising Stars baseball team clinches championship Staff Report When King George coaches Eddie Schill and Jeff Truslow discovered there was going to be a 7- and 8-year-old machine pitch “Rising Stars” baseball tournament in Northumberland during late July, they immediately discussed their desire to sponsor a team to compete. The coaches quickly called players whom they had coached before and whom they knew had been taught the basic mechanics and were ready to be taught some advanced skills. A roster was quickly set which included 11 King George and one Westmoreland player. The format for the tournament called for the eight teams to be separated into pools of four teams each, and a first- and second-place winner in each pool would advance to play in a singleelimination championship playoff. On July 20, King George competed in its first pool game, but lost to a feisty team from Caroline, 4-2. On July 21, King George beat a Westmoreland team, 9-3. On July 22, with King George, needing a win to advance to the championship bracket, beat King William, 16-2. The King George batters were now very comfortable with the speed of the machine, driving many balls into the outfield, and its defense was outstanding. The KG Rising Stars squared off July 25 against top-seeded Richmond County. King George trailed 12-1 going into the final inning of the game but the team was determined to get the win, and it scored three runs in the top of the fifth inning. It proceeded to hold Richmond County scoreless in the bottom of the fifth by making several defensive plays, including a throw from right field to second base to get a runner out. King
tation of athletes who use the event to strengthen their stamina for future ultra marathons. Spotsylvania resident Michelle Tucker’s initial goal was to use the race as a training tool. “Although I have no idea what this course actually looks like, I will use this event as a training run for an upcoming double-ironman race,” Tucker said. Tucker finished fourth in the women’s 40-49 division, with a time of 4:50.54. The maintenance of the Dahlgren Rail Heritage Trail requires a group of dedicated volunteers. DRHT long-
Hannah Pierce is officially on her way to a bright future in the world of professional golf. The King George High School and Longwood University alumnus cashed her first check at the SunCoast Pro Tour, Mission Hills Country Club golf tournament in Rancho Mirage, CA. The tournament was the site of next week’s Stage I qualifying school and the first major of the LPGA season. This week’s event was hosted on the Par 72, 6,503-yard Palmer course while qualifying school will alternate between the Palmer and Dinah Shore courses. Hannah posted scores of 71, 70, 74 to finish at -1 and a tie for eighth out of 88. She tied for seventh in the field for most birdies (11) and tied for second in the field for Par 5 scoring (-5). This week’s Stage I qualifying school will take place Aug. 6-9, with 286 players in the field. Last year, the top 100 with ties moved on to Stage II, but this year’s cut line has yet to be established. Stage II will be contested in late October in Venice, FL.
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Pictured Front Row (L to R): Eli Truslow, Hunter Sprigg, Matthew Gamble, Parker Schill, Grayson Carey, Daniel Morrison. Pictured 2nd Row (L to R): Cooper Sobota, Xavier Morris, Nick Green, Keegan Haesler, Devon Jackomeit. Pictured Back Row (L to R): Coach Kevin Jackomeit, Coach Jeff Truslow, Coach Eddie Schill, Coach John Haesler. Not Pictured: Hayden Callahan George totaled 23 hits in the 14-12 win. King George added three more runs in the King George played Essex for the champion- fourth. It retired the last six Essex batters to seal ship July 26. King George held Essex scoreless in the championship. the first inning and then scored four runs in the The players on the King George team each bottom of the inning. worked hard and each made significant contribuEssex roared back by scoring five in the top of tions each day and gained some valuable experithe second, but the King George team plated five ence along the way. runs of their own in the bottom of the second for One of the goals of the King George coaches a 9-5 lead. Essex scored five more runs in the was to allow the players to compete against much third inning to re-take the lead, but King George improved competition to which they were accusscored two runs in the bottom of the frame for a tomed, and that goal was certainly accomplished. 11-10 lead.
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Sharks place second at Championship Division meet Staff Report The Dahlgren Sharks competed in the 2015 Championship Division Meet of the American Division Aug. 1 at the King George YMCA’s 25-meter pool. After an exciting day of competition, the Sharks placed second against the five other teams in the division. Lake of the Woods finished first with a total score of 806, then Dahlgren with a score of 748. Lee’s Hill was third with a score of 660, followed by College Heights (657.5), Chancellor (577.5), and Grafton (405). Two Dahlgren swimmers earned triple wins: Caroline Bentz (12) – (100 free – 1:02.18, 50 free – 28.19, 50 breast – 37.42) and Jenna Kapp (12) – (100 IM – 1:17.75, 50 fly – 32.95, 50 back – 34.60). Bentz also broke the RSL record for her time in the 50 freestyle. The 12-and-under girls Junior Medley Relay (Caroline Bentz, Jenna Kapp, Carter Wasser, Becca Tidwell) also broke the RSL record with a time of 1:05.60, besting the time set by Leeland Station earlier in the season by 0.34 seconds. The following relay teams re-
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The Sharks placed second against the five other teams in the finals. mained unbeaten: 8-and-under girls freestyle (Katie Poley, Destiny Price, Julia Foringer, Deborah Fairfax)(1:28.83); 9-10 boys freestyle (Nick Pacheck, Seth Christensen,
Kristian Henderson, Andrew Green)(1:14.72); 11-12 girls freestyle (Caroline Bentz, Jenna Kapp, Carter Wasser, Becca Tidwell) (100.32); and 18-and-under girls
Graduated Relay (Deborah Fairfax, Tori Foringer, Caroline Bentz, Tamera Wheater, Emily Tidwell) (1:18.03).
King George High School crosscountry head coach Paul Koepfinger’s vision for the health and well-being of today’s athlete is to appreciate the sacrifices offered by the women and men of the U.S. military. This Saturday will mark the beginning of the Sweat with a Vet program. KGHS athletes and military (active and retired) are urged to come and run at a location soon be announced through Koepfinger’s email (pkoepfiner@juno.com) or reach him by phone at 540-7755201. Participants will embark on a four-to-five mile run. Optiona for locations include Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail, Caledon and the Historic Battlefield in Fredericksburg. “My focus is help our athletes go beyond just training, but to add something different into their
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Although the Eels finished third in the Nationals Division Championship Finals (675 points), they had a solid regular season that featured a 4-1 record. With over a hundred swimmers returning next year, the Eels will be stronger than ever.
Eels and Hammerheads finish in RSL finals Sports editor On Aug. 1, all four teams from the Nationals RSL division came together for the annual finals championship. At the end of the day, Spotsylvania YMCA rose to the top as this year’ winner, with 862 points. Spotsylvania also had the distinction of having an undefeated 5-0 regular season record and being the undisputed regular season Nationals Champion. In addition, Spotsylvania featured three triple winners (Kessly Couch, Ashley Wang, Hunter Johnston). As for the Eden Estates Eels, their finals performance featured a third-
place finish (675 points) and numerous first-place medals. “I am very impressed with the improvement I have seen from all of the swimmers this season,” Eels’ head coach Billy Owen said. “We had a winning season (5-1), which I am also proud of. I think that the new emphasis on more difficult training sets has given all of our swimmers more strength and endurance than in past years — and it has shown through the meets. All in all, I am very pleased with this season, and am sad to see it coming to a close.” Although Hopyard finished the RLS Nationals season without a win, the Hammerheads featured two
triple winners, in the form of Jessica Miller, and Bryce Kuyberek. Miller, finished first in the women’s 100-meter freestyle (57.96), 50-meter freestyle (26.46), and 50-meter breaststroke (32.96). As for 10-year-old Kuberek, he placed first in the 25-meter freestyle (14.15), 25-meter backstroke (17.59), and 25-meter breaststroke (20.04). “Even though we did not win this year, the progress this team has made is not to be understated,” Hopyard Hammerheads’ head coach Connor Muncie said. “With 111 swimmers — an all-time high — it is only a matter of time before Hopyard becomes a legit power in the RSL.”
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VA Outdoor Sportsman Show to kick off fall season tough time actually using some of the decoys carved by master craftsmen. They look so realistic and so much work goes into them. The finest and tiniest detail is not overlooked. Last year, we stood and watched a carver as he turned a block of wood into a duck shape in a short period of time. The show also has a 3-D Archery Shoot. Greentop Hunting and Fishing, and the Virginia Archery Coalition are sponsoring the shoot. 3D Archery is fun, and I wish I had more time to participate. This archery shoot is new for the show this year. Also new is the Corn Hole Championship. Some attendees really enjoy hearing the guest speakers. Ron and Amy Shirley of Lizard Lick TV will be on hand, as will the Shoot Like a Girl “Test Shots” trailer. At this trailer, NRA-certified firearms and archery instructors will show females how to shoot military-grade 9 mm and .223 rounds on a simulation system and/or fire compound bows. These shooting stations are handicapped and wheelchair-friendly. Do you have a coyote or fox problem on your property? Don’t miss Don Shumaker’s presentation on predator calling trapping and hunting. He has more than 50 years’ experience. This former U.S. Marine has a lot of knowledge he can share. The show is from 4-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, go to www.sportsmanshow.com.
Mark Fike This weekend (Aug. 7-9), outdoorsmen and women will have the opportunity to enjoy the annual Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show down at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Most years I make the trek with my family to browse the 350-plus booths displaying everything from cooking spices, T-shirts, hunting gear, calls, tree stands, art work, knives and everything in between. This massive show serves as the unofficial kickoff to the fall hunting season. We generally stock up on cooking spices to add a little zing and zest to our wild game suppers. Of course, the kids enjoy looking at the cutlery and T-shirts. It always is interesting to see the new hunting gear and figure out what would really be helpful in the woods. Another component of the show that draws a lot of folks is the Virginia Deer Classic. This is the trophy deer contest open to youth and adults and even features a historical division. Looking at the characteristics of the antlers is very interesting. Some racks are wide, some tall, some gnarly and thick and others with unique holes, twists and bends. Every imaginable antler configuration is on display. A third area of interest is the Virginia Decoy Gunning Contest. The art work and craftsmanship of the decoys are amazing. I would have a
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Outdoor Report Mark & Missy Fike Fishing seems to be in a summer lull for some species but consistent for others. Once the weather begins to change, the fishing will change, too. Look for saltwater angling to improve as we move toward September.
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Wildlife biologist Aaron Proctor measures one of many whitetail racks at the 2014 Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show. Stop by this year and see the incredible variety of whitetail rack configurations at the show from all over Virginia.
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Potomac River Bass angling was reportedly good this past week with frog-type baits near grass in the creeks upriver. Perch are hitting up and down the river quite well. The creeks are better bets for perch though. Try live minnows or lively red wigglers. Small spinnerbaits or spinners should work well too. Croaker and white perch are nailing squid this week. Some catfish are also hitting the squid. Rappahannock River Catfish action is consistently good on cut bait. There are a number of larger fish reportedly being caught on bigger chunks of shad and eels. Donna at Ken’s Tackle in Spotsylvania, reported bass fishing is good on the river. A variety of baits are taking fish. She also said the crappie are hitting well on small minnows. With the ample spring rains we got this year, the upper river seems to be a pretty good shape. If you have not tried fishing it yet, now is the time. Watch out for afternoon thunderstorms though. Small-
mouth and bream or catfish are in ample supply. Ni Reservoir reported the crappie were hitting on small crank baits and small bass were caught on plastic worms all over the reservoir. Curtis Lake in Stafford has seen some decent bass being caught on green pumpkinseed-colored worms. Motts Run Reservoir Crappie were caught in large numbers this past week on small minnows. Chicken liver was the bait for some channel catfish up to three pounds. Small bass are hitting readily on top water baits in the early morning hours. Shorebound anglers are finding the piers to be a good spot to use night crawlers and catch panfish and bass. Saltwater The croaker bite continues to be very good in the lower tidal rivers. Some spots are being caught with more regularity near the mouths of tidal rivers or the lower bay. Striper are being caught around the Bay Bridge in Maryland but very few if any are reported in our region. The Spanish bite continues to be good near Virginia Beach, Cape Charles and now up to Windmill Point on some days. The flounder bite is very good on strip bait, live spot, and GULP jigged in rocky structure. Cobia are a bit more scattered this week but larger overall. Red drum are starting to show more.
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Make school day mornings easier This chair is one of a set of six that the owners have inherited. They are the property of an old New England family and have been in the same home for at least 100 years. The paint has worn off several to a considerable extent, but the chairs Henry Lane are sturdy as Hull to structure. The seats are a single piece of wood, and each is impressed twice on the bottom, “J. Swint” above the word “Chairmaker.” These chairs are typical of a style that was popular in the second quarter of the 19th century. John Swint was a Lancaster County, PA chairmaker who was active from 1840 until the Civil War. That the set has remained together without having been divided by succeeding generations is fortunate. The wear on the paint is par for the
course, and the pieces should not be touched up or re-painted as the original finish, even accounting for the wear, is a decided asset in assigning value to the set. The decorative painting of the pumpkin and other fruit on the crest and on the splat appears to have been stenciled, rather than done freely by hand. Swint was a prolific chairmaker, who apparently applied his own decoration, and his work continues to command high prices, both in shops and at auction. One set of chairs, similar except for a bootjack splat in the back, as opposed to the vase splat in this set, is available for slightly under $4,000. Another set, with spindles in the back, had been estimated to sell for $8,000-$12000 at auction, and ended going for $26,000. The wear to the surface would be a limiting factor in attaining a similar price for this set, but despite the worn condition it should bring at least $5,000 in a catalog auction. Happy Antiquing! Henry Lane Hull and his wife,
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School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy. Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning so everyone starts their days off in a more relaxing atmosphere. • Wake up earlier. Sleep might seem like a precious commodity, but waking up just 10 to 15 minutes earlier can remove some of the stress from weekday mornings without costing you a lot of Parents can take several steps to make sure school day mornings go sack time. Let kids sleep in until their more smoothly. normal wakeup time, using your extra 10 or 15 minutes to shower or enjoy up the pace. Some people are morn- time. Kids might grow distracted by your morning cup of coffee before the ing people, while others dread setting morning cartoons, and even adults house is abuzz with activity. their alarms for early morning hours. may get caught up in morning news • Tackle certain chores the night Kids who fall into the latter group may shows or other forecasts. Eliminatbefore. Delaying certain chores un- drag their feet in the morning, but ing television from your morning til you wake up makes for a hectic parents should offer encouragement routine can save time and also may morning, so tackle as many morn- when kids are moving slowly in the help your family grow closer, as you ing chores as possible before you go morning. Allowing your frustration to will have more distraction-free time to bed for the night. Prepare school show may only make kids less fond of to speak to one another. In addition lunches, lay clothes out for yourself mornings, so remind them as nicely as to turning off the television, resist and your children, and make sure possible that everyone has a schedule the urge to turn on your devices or kids have their backpacks packed to stick to if they seem to be dragging scan work emails when getting ready and ready to go before they go to their feet. in the morning. bed. Each of these things may only • Keep the television off. If watchParents know that school day take a few minutes, but when left for ing the television is ingrained in mornings can be hectic. But there the morning, they can add up to a your morning routine, try going are several ways to make such mornsubstantial amount of time. a few days without it to see if this ings go more smoothly so everyone • Encourage youngsters to pick makes it easier to get out the door on gets where they need to be on time.
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recognize that many schools will only exempt students from receiving certain vaccinations due to religious reasons. For a list of state vaccination requirements and possible exemptions for schools in the United States, visit www2a.cdc. gov/nip/ schoolsurv/schImmRqmt.asp. Students who have specific learning disabilities or medical conditions that require classroom modification should obtain recent documentation from any therapists or specialists prior to beginning a new school year. Doing so facilitates the process of setting up procedures within the school while ensuring children have what they need to excel in the classroom. All parents may want to ask doctors to provide copies of medical and immunization records so that schools will have the most recent copies on file. Parents should schedule eye examinations well in advance of the first day of school so they have ample time to fill new prescriptions
for youngsters before school begins. This ensures kids won’t be starting off on the wrong foot because of vision problems that could already have been addressed. Parents of adolescents or students on the verge of adolescence may want to address the subject of bodily changes before the school year begins anew. Address which changes can be expected, including the start of menstruation for girls. This will help children better understand what is happening when they witness changes in themselves and fellow classmates and give them a chance to receive accurate information rather than gossip from their peers. Keep in mind that health screenings conducted in advance of the school year may not preclude students from school-sponsored screenings. Schools may offer their own vision and hearing screenings and may take physical measurements to ensure students are growing on schedules in line with normal development.
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We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s Policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753.
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As summer vacation winds down, thoughts turn from jaunts to the beach to readying for a new school year. To-do lists include many of the typical tasks that precede going back to the classroom, including shopping for new clothes, purchasing school supplies and finishing summer reading assignments. Another essential requirement parents must find time for is completing their children’s health screenings and immunizations so youngsters can return to school. Health screenings may include, but may not be limited to, routine physical exams, eye exams and dental cleanings. Each school district may have its own set of health requirements that must be met in order for children to attend school. Many schools require that children are up-to-date with all immunizations before they can begin a new school year. While the issue of vaccinations has inspired debate in recent years, parents should
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 8959 Mullen Road, King George, VA 22485
By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated November 18, 2011, and recorded at Instrument Number 20111220000067650 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for King George County, VA, securing a loan which was originally $252,181.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at 9483 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485 on: August 31, 2015 at 11:30 AM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of King George, State of Virginia, and is described as follows: Lot 32, Section 9, Oakland Park, as shown on the Plat of Section Nine Oakland Park, made by H. Aubrey Hawkins Associates, LTD., H. Aubrey Hawkins, L.S., dated January 10, 2001, revised October 8, 2002, which plat is recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia along with a deed of dedication and Supplementary Declaration of said Section Nine Oakland Park in Deed Book 425 at Page 416. Parcel ID: 12B-1-32 Commonly known as 8959 Mullen Road, King George, VA 22485. However, by showing this address no additional coverage is provided, and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $20,000.00, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, in cash or cashier’s check payable to the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE will be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee’s fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the seller’s attorneys at settlement, a fee of $445.00 for review of the settlement documents. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosenberg & Associates, LLC (Attorney for the Secured Party) 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301-907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
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NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the King George 22485 publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections Virginia should be____________ registered at ______________________________________________________ ____________ www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200. (county) (state) (zip + 4) The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC)
Wine and Beer Off Premises
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NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov
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Summer holiday winding down for King George students out earlier.” Superintendent Rob Benson said The lazy days of summer contin- the division will be ready. “Leadership and support staff ue all the way through August for most, but not this year for students continue to fill positions, plan for instruction and prepare our faciliin King George schools. For the first time, the division will ties for the beginning of the 2015-16 start the new school year in August, school year,” he said. Teachers also have to get used to two weeks earlier than the traditional start of school on the day after the earlier start date. Teachers new to the division are Labor Day. Monday, Aug. 24, is the first day scheduled to report on Thursday, Aug. 14, for work days through the of school. Parent Tammy Indseth said her following week. Teachers returning to the division kids have differing opinions on the will report on Monday, Aug. 17, and early start. “My husband and I don’t have an work through the end of the week issue with school starting earlier to be ready for the start of school on this year. We’ve known about the Monday, Aug. 24. Parents and students can get change for some time now and have ready by marking calendars with just been planning for it,” she said. But their two children feel differ- orientation/open house dates for their schools in two weeks, when ently. “Ours kids, however, are parents and students will have the bummed,” Indseth said. “My daugh- chance to meet teachers for the ter said she still remembers the last coming school year. Students rising to the middle day of school and feels like it was just yesterday. I’m sure they will be school or high school can also behappy though in June when they get gin to get used to their new schools. Phyllis Cook
Orientation/open house dates and times for each school are as follows: King George High School – Principal Jesse Boyd; phone (540)7753535. • Wednesday, Aug. 19: Freshman Transition for rising 9th grade students: 1-3 p.m. • Thursday, Aug. 20: Orientation – 5-6 p.m. for 9th grade; 6-7 p.m. for 10th through 12th grades. King George Middle School – Principal Jennifer Collins; phone (540) 775-2331. • Thursday, Aug. 20: Orientation – 3 p.m. for 7th grade; 4:15 p.m. for 8th grade. King George Elementary School – Principal Ron Monroe; (540) 7755411. • Thursday, Aug. 20: Kindergarten Orientation – 10 a.m. to noon for Kindergarten only. • Friday, Aug. 21: Orientation – 10-11 a.m. for 1st through 3rd grades; 11 a.m.-noon for 4th through 6th grades.
Potomac Elementary School: Principal Angie Harris; phone (540) 663-3322. • Wednesday, Aug. 19: Kindergarten Orientation - 1-3 p.m. for Kindergarten only. • Thursday, Aug. 20: Orientation - 1-3 p.m. for 1st through 6th grades. Sealston Elementary School: Principal Cynthia Malyevac; phone (540) 775-3400. • Friday, Aug. 21: Orientation - 12:30 -1:30 p.m. for Kindergarten and new students in 1st through 6th grades. Orientation - 2-3 p.m. for returning students in 1st through 6th grades Preschool Program at old King George Elementary School: Coordinator of Preschool Pari Paluszak; phone (540) 775-8638. • Wednesday, Aug. 19: Orientation 1-3 p.m. (Enter on left side of the School Board Office building on St. Anthony’s Road.)
Virginia, Maryland spar over blue crab name Richard Leggitt Just as Virginia is known as the “mother of presidents,” Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe wants everyone to know the Old Dominion is also “mother to the blue crab.” In fact, McAuliffe declared last week that “They really should be known as Virginia Blue Crabs.” In a radio appearance Wedneday, McAuliffe said, “You know Maryland talks about their crabs. If anyone from Maryland is listening, I want to be very clear: All the crabs are born here in Virginia, and they end up, because of the current, being taken to Maryland. So really, they should be Virginia Blue Crabs.” The governor’s remarks got some support in fact from Romuald N. Lipcius, a professor at William and Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science. “Basically, all crabs are hatched as larvae in the lower bay, which is Vir-
ginia,” Lipcius said. The crab larvae, known as zoea, are about the size of the head of a pin and can only survive in the salty waters at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The larvae drift out into the Atlantic but eventually come back to Virginia. After they have developed into crabs, they make their way up the bay with about half heading into Maryland and the rest remaining in the waters of the Commonwealth. McAuliffe said last week the undisputed location of the crabs birthplace clearly makes his case for changing their name. As would be expected, Marylanders were less than enthusiastic about McAuliffe’s comments. “Like most Virginians with any sense,” said Matthew Clark, Gov. Larry Hogan’s communications director, “eventually the crabs move north to Maryland where the waters are much more inviting and hospitable.”
Dahlgren Heritage Foundation to host WWII forum Aug. 11 Staff Report
Photo courtesy of Office of U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman
Congressman Rob Wittman receives congratulations from Gen. Joseph Dunford, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps (left) and Sgt. Maj. Ron ald L. Green (right) following Wittman’s induction as an Honorary U.S. Marine.
Rep. Wittman named Honorary U.S. Marine Staff Report Congressman Rob Wittman (VA1) was named an Honorary Marine by General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, in a recent ceremony in Washington. Wittman is the 96th recipient of
the Honorary Marine title, which recognizes civilians who have made “extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps.” “Our nation would not be the greatest in the world were it not for the United States Marine Corps, and I am truly humbled to receive this honor,” Wittman said. “I will contin-
ue to do all that I can to support our Marines and their families.” The citation from General Dunford reads: “Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Fidelity and Abilities of Representative Robert J. Wittman, I do Appoint him an Honorary Marine, United States Marine Corps, for his
unyielding support and devotion to Corps and Country.” Wittman has represented the First District of Virginia since 2007. He serves as Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee and as Co-Chairman of the Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus.
“World War II Ends: Dahlgren Tests Validate New Atomic Capability” is the theme of a community forum sponsored by the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation Aug. 11. Hosted by University of Mary Washington’s Dahlgren Campus Center for Education and Research, the free event will begin at 4:30 p.m. with an informal reception, and the program will begin at 5 p.m. The Dahlgren Heritage Foundation is targeting 2015 as a year-long opportunity to observe the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II through the lens of the innovations and technology developed and tested by the U.S. Navy at Dahlgren that helped determine the outcome of that war and continue to be critical to the tactical and strategic capabilities to U.S. armed services. The centerpiece of this year-long commemoration is a series of quarterly community forums. Vice Adm. William Hilarides, commander for Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C., is the featured forum’s guest speaker. Hilarides oversees a global work force of more than 56,000 military and civilian personnel responsible for the development, delivery and maintenance of the Navy’s ships, submarines and systems. The forum also will feature a guest panel discussion that will include Dr. James Colvard, a former technical director for the Naval Surface War-
fare Center at Dahlgren and former special assistant to the Secretary of the Navy, and Chris Kolakowski, director of The MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, VA. The panel will be moderated by Ed Jones, president of the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation. Dahlgren’s function as the Navy’s principal proving ground at the outset of World War II provided a critical capability for proofing and testing every major naval gun and all ammunition supplied to the Fleet throughout the global conflict. Dahlgren’s ballistic ranges, coupled with the scientific and technical expertise resident at the base at the outset of World War II, played an important role in the nation’s development of its first atomic weapon delivery system. Dahlgren’s ballistic ranges continue to provide a unique capability for proofing and testing every major naval gun and Fleet ammunition, as well as supporting RDT&E and proof testing for leading-edge weapons systems for Navy and other U.S. armed services. The siting of the Naval Ordnance Relay Calculator computer and further evolutions of computer systems employed at Dahlgren have been key to development of leading-edge ballistics research, space geodesy and space surveillance, and computer/ weapon systems integration, and have provided essential operational support to Navy and other U.S. armed forces on both strategic and tactical levels.
King George School Board makes appointments for Sealston Elementary School, central office Phyllis Cook Cynthia Malyevac has been named principal of Sealston Elementary School. The action by the King George School Board took place during a special July 29 meeting. Malyevac is officially assuming the position this week. Superintendent Rob Benson spoke about the appointment. “Ms. Malyevac has served Sealston well as an assistant principal for several years. She will continue Sealston’s pursuit of high levels of learning and achievement,” Benson said. “Sealston is very fortunate to have Ms. Malyevac leading the way.” She has been assistant principal at the school since August 2011. Prior to that, she was gifted coordinator for the King George School Division for a year. She’s been with King George schools for 27 years, starting in 1988 at Potomac Elementary, where she taught Pre-K, kindergarten, first and fifth grades and gifted resource over 12 years. During 1993, she also taught language arts at Rappahannock Community College. In 2001, she transferred to King George Elementary where she was the school’s gifted resource teacher. Throughout her long career in the King George division, she has taken on numerous leadership positions and been involved in several other
initiatives including development of a new model for gifted education, and taking a leading role to rewrite language arts curriculum. She was also an administrative intern for a summer remediation program. Malyevac earned a Bachelor’s degree in communication in 1985 and a Master’s degree in education in 1988 both from Virginia Tech. Postgraduate coursework earned her endorsements in administration & supervision, early and middle education and gifted education. Also during the July 29 meeting, Bill Wishard, who retired as director of human resources on July 30, was appointed to a new part-time human resources position established by the school board during the spring’s budget deliberations. Wishard served as the division’s director of human resources for 12 years. He takes on the part-time position as coordinator of human resources this week. Benson commented on Wishard’s return to the division. “Mr Wishard’s wealth of experience will help us keep ahead of the curve as far as due diligence, classified staff training, and recruitment,” Benson said. The duties for human resources are now split, with Beth Yezierski named full-time coordinator of human resources earlier this summer to address personnel in educational certificated positions.
Wishard’s part-time position addresses non-certificated, classified personnel in support positions. Both positions are supervised by a newly-created position of director of administrative services. That position is filled beginning this week by Dashan Turner, appointed last month, who also oversees the heads of transportation, maintenance and operations, technology, food service and custodial services.
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