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King George 2016 organizational meetings set Staff Report The two King George elected boards have each set their organizational meetings for 2016.

The Board of Supervisors will hold its organizational meeting at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 5, in the ground floor board meeting room in the Revercomb Administration Building located behind the King George Courthouse.

The board will convene with Cedell Brooks, Ruby Brabo, Jim Howard, Richard Granger and John Jenkins to elect a chairman and vice chairman and adopt a meeting calendar, rules and procedures, and a code of ethics. The board is also expected to make numerous appointments for board representation on regional boards. After organizing, the board will continue with its regular business for its first of two regular monthly business meetings.

The King George School Board set its organizational meeting for 6 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 4, at the School Board office.

T.C. Collins, Mike Rose, Kristin Tolliver, Gayle Hock and Tammy Indseth will convene to elect a chairman and vice chairman, adopt a meeting calendar, and make committee assignments and other appointments.

King George supervisors look ahead to 2016 Phyllis Cook The King George Board will have two new members in January.

Richard Granger and John Jenkins will join Ruby Brabo, Jim Howard and Cedell Brooks.

The Journal asked the 2016 board members what they see as challenges and priorities facing the county.

Granger, Jenkins and Brabo all mentioned the need for a long-term strategic plan.

Howard and Brooks both want to keep taxes low and a majority of members commented on fire and rescue needs.

Brabo stated her priorities.

“Some of the top priorities requiring immediate attention

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include developing an economic development strategic plan, staffing emergency services, and addressing teacher salaries. The upcoming budget discussions are certain to include challenges such as how to fund much needed capital

improvements,” she said. “Going forward, I believe the change in the board dynamics will allow for fresh perspectives and new ideas to be discussed and considered.

Hopefully, this will result in newfound efficiencies in the day to

day operations.”

Howard stressed taxes.

“We’ve got to try to keep taxes as low as we can. We have some extremes here in the county, with See 2016 page 8

Sisson leaves board of supervisors: Reflects on past, charts new course Phyllis Cook King George Supervisor Dale Sisson is leaving office after 12 years on the board.

At a meeting in November after the election where he was defeated

by Dahlgren Supervisor Ruby Brabo, Sisson was gracious to the winners, which also included John Jenkins and Richard Granger joining Jim Howard and Cedell Brooks.

“I wish nothing but the best to the incoming board,” Sisson said. “I truly hope you will indeed be successful in all that you do, because we’re all depending on it.”

During the board’s final meeting of the year on Dec. 15, goodbyes and good wishes came from many and Sisson had a special thank-you for county staff.

“You all are second to none. We’ve made sure of that over the years, as we’ve built this team here,” he said, also thanking his colleagues on the county board.

While looking back, it was clear he was looking to the future.

“I have no regrets whatsoever,” Sisson said. “And really, I’m excited

Photo by Phyllis Cook

King George Board of Supervisors Chairman Jim Howard (right) presents a plaque to outgoing Supervisor Dale Sisson in thanks for Sisson’s years of service to the county.

about the way forward, more so than I even would have imagined. It’s been a great ride. I’m ready to move on.”

He is pursuing a PhD in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering.

He’s been employed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division since 1997, where he is head of the Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems department, leading more than 550 scientists and engineers in the development and fielding of cutting-edge war-fighting systems.

He is also on assignment to the Pentagon leading the systems engineering efforts for the Department of the Navy, as the Director of Systems Engineering in the office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation through March 2016.

The Journal asked him to provide some reflections on the county during his tenure.

“King George County has made tremendous progress over the last t12 years, and I am proud to have been part of the leadership team that has driven this success,” Sisson said.

“Our fiscal position has drastically improved. Not only did we achieve our first bond rating, we were awarded three upgrades.

Our county infrastructure is now among the best of any rural locality in Virginia, and our tax rates have remained essentially flat. That was all accomplished during one of the most prolonged and challenging recessions in history.”

He thanked his spouse, Tina, as well as his extended family members.

He said his three children have grown in more than in age since he first took office in 2004, when they were aged 8, 5 and 3 years and he pulled them in a wagon during his first campaign.

“They’ve all grown up with this board being part of our family makeup,” Sisson said. “But the cool thing is, all three of them have gained an appreciation for public service that I know will shape them for years to come.”

He also said, “I’m proud of the accomplishments that we’ve experienced as a county during my tenure and thankful to have been a part of this board.”

Davis, Novell honored for service as terms end on King George school board Phyllis Cook The King George School Board said goodbye on Dec. 14 to two of its members, Chairman John Davis and Dahlgren member Ken Novell, whose terms are up at the end of the month.

Novell had not run for re-election, while Gayle Hock won the seat from Davis in the November election.

Superintendent Rob Benson presented plaques to honor each man’s service.

Davis also presented a plaque to the division.

“As you know I was honored and blessed to win the Eastern Region ‘School Board Member of the Year’ for Virginia. I was one of six school board members in the state to receive this prestigious, yet humbling, recognition,” Davis said.

“But I could not have done this without you – all of you. We could not also have done this without the staff that we have here in King George School Division. And last but not least, we could not have done this without the students King George.”

Davis said the award is not about him.

“This is a King George County School System award. Without all these parts, I would have never gotten this award,” he declared. “This is something for the whole county to be proud of.”

Photos by Phyllis Cook

The King George School Board said farewell to two of its members during its final meeting of 2015. Board Chairman John Davis (above left) presented the board with a plaque that honored him as Eastern Region School Board Member of the Year. King George School Superintendent Rob Benson (above right) presented an award honoring retiring school board member Ken Novell.

The award is to be displayed at the school board office, “so everyone can see it and take pride in the accomplishments that we made as a board, and as a community,” as Davis asked.

Davis commented to The Journal on what he sees as challenges facing the School Board.

“The biggest challenge I see facing the new school board will be to continue what we started,” Davis said. “We set a really high bar.”

He noted numerous achievements by the division, including

standardized test scores as the best in the region, the three elementary schools and middle school are fully accredited, and with the high school rated ‘Partially AccreditedImproving School-Pass Rate’ for math performance, along with Potomac Elementary rated as a Title I distinguished school.

Davis also cited the muchimproved relationship with the county board, saying the school board had a “positive, productive working relationship with the Board of Supervisors for budget development

and Capital Improvement projects.”

Novell was commended by the school board with a plaque presented

by Benson, commending him for his dedication and service during his term.

Novell challenged the school board and the board of supervisors in the upcoming year.

“The two new boards have a chance of improving their relationships to an even greater degree than in the past four years. The first part of the challenge is to create an education vision that is practical and concrete,

like to make King George the best educational system in the region by 2025,” he said. “The second part is to get the Board of Supervisors to endorse that vision.”

Novell, a long-time volunteer, told The Journal he would continue teaching and coaching swimming and also provided a challenge to the community for an online tool to facilitate more volunteering.

“What I would like to see in the county is a blog that contains a database of organizations and individuals who need some part time

Now you can follow local breaking news daily on our website at www.journalpress.com

“The two new boards have a chance of improving their relationships to an even greater degree than in the past four years. The first part of the challenge is to create an education vision that is practical and concrete, like to make King George the best educational system in the region by 2025. The second part is to get the Board of Supervisors to endorse that vision.”

—Ken Novell

volunteers and a database of retirees and their expertise and hours of availability,” Novell said. “I’ve enjoyed my four years on the school board.

They have gone surprisingly fast.

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OPINION

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VIRGINIA VIEWPOINTS

A farewell to 2015 I don’t know exactly when it started, maybe ten years or so ago, but the apparent time it took to get from one January 1st to the next started getting shorter and shorter.

2000, the big millennial year doesn’t seem that long ago. And January 1st 2015 seems like last week. I guess David S. Kerr that’s a function of age. Which, all in all, isn’t so bad. It allows a little perspective and that’s something that makes life a little easier to understand.

But, in the 365 days, 8760 hours, and 525,600 seconds since January 1, 2015, it’s been a busy year. As is so often the case the bad news gets

more coverage than the good news.

The mass shootings, the attacks in Paris and in San Bernardino are fresh in our minds. The war, and yes it’s a war, though admittedly it’s a strange one, with the Islamic State, or Caliphate, or whatever we’re calling them this week, has figured heavily.

And how it’s going to be prosecuted and how it’s going to end is an open question.

We also managed a soul searching debate. In response to a terrible mass shooting, this time at an African American Church in Charleston in South Carolina, many of us were prompted to question that icon of the south, the Confederate flag. Maybe it was time the “Stars and Bars” was consigned to history. As the Charleston shootings proved, the flag doesn’t always stand for history and heritage.

In fact, the legacy it carries is decidedly dark. Shortly after the shooting

the State of South Carolina voted to remove the Stars and Bars from the state house grounds. Well done South Carolina. It’s next stop was a museum and that’s a good place for it.

Ok, now for some good news.

Pope Francis came to visit. Like so much of his Papacy his timing was perfect. He had a lot to say, but so much of his message was in his manner and his behavior. He visited with the homeless, even helping to serve a meal, talked about forgiveness and the importance of Christian values. As a friend of mine said, in watching him visiting with people in the crowd in Washington D.C., he seemed more like a kindly Parish Priest. I have no doubt he would like that comparison.

Though 2015 isn’t a Presidential year it seemed like it. Mostly, it was about the Republicans since Hillary

Letters to the Editor To the Editor: For the 15th year, the Colonial Beach Museum had our Christmas House Tour. Much to our happiness, it’s grown each year. Not that we add houses, but the attendance has multiplied. It is great but sad, when we had to stop selling tickets. Never before have we sold so many tickets so early.

As always, the tour leaves the reception at the Museum and goes to a local church. This year it was to the First Baptist Church, the oldest in the Beach.

The Tour was split into two groups, one heading to the north end of town and the other going to the south end.

Then the groups cross back to the other end of town. (Don’t need 80+ people at each house together!).

The Ravenell’s, the Payne’s, the Feldman’s, the Berry’s and the Guilday’s were all very happy with the tour. Their homes were just outstanding and beautiful.

As always, I have great helpers from the Museum to do this event, and also drivers for transportation. I can’t do this event alone. J. Conaty, E. Edmondson, K. Moran, the McIwin’s, J. Trail and the Saffo’s are all blessings in their helping me. Thank you to all of you that helped make this year’s Tour such a success.

Also, I want to give the people who

Clinton seems to have her nomination sewn up. Sadly, we’re still being treated to a regular diet of the “Donald” while all the other competent candidates seem to get short shrift.

Rubio, Bush, and even Cruz, have something to say, and what’s more, have records to run on, but Trump, at least according to the polls is leaving them in the dust. Seeing how well the polling figures transfer into delegates in Iowa and primary wins is going to be interesting.

Here in Virginia, Governor Terry McAuliffe and the Democrats tried to win a majority in the State Senate. It was a stretch goal from the beginning and focused on two or three Senate districts that were long shots at best. But they gave it a try and fell short. The status quo balance of power remains unchanged.

McAuliffe, however, deft politician that he is (and that’s a compliment)

Out with the old...

In with the new...

make the Christmas Display on the Hill a big thank you, for creating such a wonderful and beautiful display.

Thank you all!

Betty Whitestone Colonial Beach Editor: For some months, I have been monitoring the withdrawals from a debit card provided to a recipient of Social Security.

Having identified several instances where an identical amount was deducted just seconds after the original deduction, I became suspicious that theft was being committed. Not really just suspicious, I was positive that theft was being committed. A fool could see what was taking place.

I contacted the Sheriff. A deputy told me that I did not have enough proof. Is that not his job? In all fairness, I am sure the Deputy did not even put this in the record, much less notify the Sheriff. Blown off again.

I contacted WMCSS. I was told that they had not seen a police report. ??? I asked that Adult Protective Services look in to this because it is clear that this person was being scammed. Is that not their job? Hard to tell because I can’t find ‘em.

I should hire a private detective?

Am I the only person being jacked

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around? I know this is not as serious as the incompetence of the VA which allowed Veterans to die for lack of care in Phoenix, But why do we have to put up with this? If we cannot fix it locally, how will we ever fix it nationally?

I believe in Government. It is there to do for those what they cannot do for themselves. However, we should be able to insist on professionalism, caring, and the will to get it right.

Unusual to provide I know, but my e-mail is BUTCHATTHEBEACH@ aol.com. You have problems? Unlikely I can help but at least I will listen.

Butch Foutz Colonial Beach

“Make New Year’s goals. Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you’re interested in fully living life in the year to come.”

Melody Beattie

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ber of the Board of Supervisors but decided to ask the voters of the entire county if she could represent them at-large. They said yes.

Ruby has never been a go-along, get-along kind of supervisor. And she has been a master of outreach and citizen involvement. She’s made a lot of people in uncomfortable. Which, in my view, is a good thing.

And finally, in economics, we had a good year. Unemployment in the county and in Virginia is way down. Job creation has been good, and amazingly, the price of oil, at least at this writing, is $38. That beats the $110 it was two years ago.

As for 2016, given all that’s happened in 2015, with its violence and discord, the most fervent wish, at least for this writer, is nothing more than peace and understanding. Whether it’s here at home or far far away.

SUDOKU

“Hope Smiles from the threshold of the year to come, Whispering ‘it will be happier’…”

Alfred Tennyson “No one can go back in time to change what has happened.

So work on your present to make yourself a wonderful future.”

Anonymous Happy New Year - 2016.

Editor’s Note: In response to the Letter to the Editor from the 12/16/2015 edition of the Journal: The KG Sheriff’s Department is very regular in sending me arrest reports. In this report are listed names, dates of arrest, arresting officer, crime charged, etc.

Because of space limitations in the Journal newspaper itself, there is not always room to publish these reports.

I want to assure readers, we get the reports. Now I have to see about getting them published.

The KGSO is very cooperative and proactive about the state of the county with regards to potential and actual crime situations.

My hat goes off to the Sheriff and his personnel for their hard work.

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11227 James Madison Pkwy., King George south of the intersection of US 301 and Rt. 205

Do you have family members interred at Historyland Memorial Park?

Would you like your final resting place to be near a family member?

Or perhaps you would like to purchase a group of lots for your family members.

Come see us to learn what burial lots are available.

We have some new options available for markers and benches, incluing benches for cremains.

Susan Muse can help you complete burial arrangements call her at 540-775-7733.

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has moved on and is putting his energies into once again carrying Virginia for the Democrats in 2016.

In Britain the Conservatives carried off a surprise victory, but in my beloved Scotland, all but two seats in the national parliament went to the Scottish Nationalists. That was a massive sea change and I wonder how long, in spite of the 2014 “no” vote to disunion the United Kingdom will remain united? But, on a less stressful note, Queen Elizabeth the II became Britain’s longest reigning monarch. May she continue many more years. Oh, and Britain also recognized, solemnly the 50th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s passing. A half a century later he is still considered the country’s most popular Briton.

Here in King George, one of my favorite local figures, Ruby Brabo, won the at-large seat by a landslide.

She had been the Dahlgren mem-

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New Year’s Eve Gospel Sing

LTN Celebrates December 2015

December 31, 2015 at 7 p.m.

Hillcrest United Methodist Church Lafayette Blvd. F’brg.

Featuring: Justified; The Hendersons; Born Again Country and Master’s Hand Quartet Free Admittance.

All are welcome Sponsored by The Salvation Army

Love Thy Neighbor celebrated their Christmas event with a special visit from a gentleman wearing a red and white suit accompanied by his elves and a bounty of gifts for youngsters and patrons alike. He made his way through the crowd throughout the afternoon, passing out goodies and visiting with all the folks….thank you for coming Santa!

They were blessed with a beautiful inspirational Christmas message from Father Brian Turner of St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish along with traditional Christmas caroling provided by St. Paul’s choir.

All enjoyed an hour of reflection on the Holiday Season and chance to sing familiar carols with the choir.

The afternoon continued with a delicious ham dinner served with vegetables, dessert and beverage. Their raffle prizes included 3 homemade gingerbread houses, a Santa Claus cake, towels/ dish rage/potholders, Christmas Wreath, 2 stylish hats, 4 ~ $25 gift cards, a candle, bracelets and numerous anonymous gifts.

The food pantry overflowed with Christmas type items along with fresh fruits, vegetables, breads and desserts, frozen WaWa sandwiches and hygiene selections.

We are grateful to our community partners for their continued provisions enabling us to serve those less fortunate in King George County. We encourage others to join in this effort!

LTN appreciates all regular, new and youth group volunteers who came to help out with the event ~ whether setting up the dining room, serving meals, desserts and beverages or helping guests through the Food Pantry line with their groceries ~ LTN is thankful for the love and support from their volunteers!

Love Thy Neighbor continues to work on providing patrons with inspirational support, offer a healthy meal accompanied by a visit to their food pantry for groceries of choice. Food/hygiene donations can be dropped off at the King George Citizen’s Center and/or the King George YMCA, both located on Rt 3.

If you know of anyone who could benefit from LTN’s once a month Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen please share information with them: Love Thy Neighbor Community Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen

Virginia State Parks to Ring in the New Year

For the fifth year, visitors of all ages ar e encouraged to start the New Year on the right foot with a First Day Hike Jan. 1 in a Virginia State Park.

Parking is free, and all 36 parks will offer at least one guided hike in addition to self-guided hikes. The first 50 visitors to each park will receive a special edition pin commemorating the 80th anniversary of Virginia State Parks.

The popular First Day Hikes photo contest and team competition will be offered. Details and links on how to enter can be found here: http://bit. ly/2016FDH. Each contest features a $500 gift certificate for Virginia State Park overnight stays as the grand prize.

A complete list of park offerings can be found here: http://bit.ly/ ChooseYourHike.

First Day Hikes are an initiative of America’s State Parks and the National Association of State Park Directors. For more information, visit http://news.maryland.gov/ dnr/2015/12/10/first-day-hikes-inamericas-state-parks-offer-invigorating-start-to-new-year/.

As National Parks celebrate their 100th anniversary, their #FindYourPark initiative includes all parks, including the 50 state park systems across the country. Virginia is home to 22 national parks.

More information on #FindYourPark is available here: http://findyourpark.com.

While specific programs are planned, park visitors can choose a self-guided activity at a fitness level that meets their needs.

New Year’s Resolution to downsize & organize?

Have unwanted items?

Donate, don’t just toss.

Someone may need what you don’t want.

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Our January event will be held on Sunday, January 17 ……. please come join us!

Thurs. Dec. 31

Reedville Fishermen’s Museum will be hosting a 2015 New Year’s Eve Party. Advance ticket sales only. $25. pp. Tables of up to 8 are available for groups. Call the museum, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, at (804) 453-6529 to make reservations and select seating arrangements. Come on down to Reedville and ring in the New Year with us.

Monday, Jan. 4

AARP monthly meeting. 11:30 set up, lunch at noon. Guest speaker Sally Coony Anderson, AARP advocate. All are welcome to attend

the lunch meeting. KG Citizens’ Center.

Tuesday, Jan. 5

Lunch meeting of the NN Chapter 1823 NARFE. 1 p.m. at Anna’s Pizza Restaurant, 150 Old Fairground Way, Kilmarnock. Pay as you go. Guest speakers, Dr. Crowther, President of RCC & Ms. Pope, head of the RCC Foundation. .(804) 450-3919.

Salem baptist church in Jersey, VA will celebrate its New Year’s Eve service at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31. Guest speaker will be Rev. Gregory Nick and his church family from Shiloh Baptist Church in Port Royal, VA. All

are welcome to attend this service. mars hill Save the Date: February 6th.

Shiloh Baptist Church, KG. 5-9 p.m. Free Concert, food & games for all youth ages 12-18.

Tuesday, Jan. 12

KG T.R.I.A.D. to meet at 1 p.m. at the KG Sheriff ’s office. Topic will be “Guardianships.” There will be NO meeting in Dec. 2015.

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Yesterday’s Restaurant Montross Laundromat Allegiance Title Insurance

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Westmoreland County Museum – Wakefield Building Little Eagles Child Dev. Center Marvin’s Bargain Shop

RESIDENTIAL: 1st PLACE 2nd PLACE 3rd PLACE

Les and Jane Kaye Sisson Eddie and Brenda Weston Charles B. Palmer

HONORABLE MENTIONS Joe and Geneva Reed

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Something about holiday songs, delicious baked goods, and festive artwork sets the perfect tone for this time of year. Cople Elementary School enjoyed its annual Winter Fine Arts Night, featuring a concert by our choir students from grades three to five. Ky’Mia Smith, a fourth grader sang a special solo accompanied by music teacher and choir director, Mrs. Adraine Bibbens. The concert attracted over 300 parents and students to celebrate together.

In collaboration with this event, art teacher Mrs. Becky Bowen hosted an art exhibit featuring students in grades three to five. Third grade student Heidy Nicholas won best in show for a 3-D picture of a wintery scene. Baked goodies were also made available by the Cople Problem Solvers to complete the festive atmosphere.

No. Neck Electric Cooperative Helping Hands group donates much needed funds to KG Little League

submitted by Stephanie Lambrecht

From left to right: Cooperative Helping Hands member Len Usual presents a donation to King George Little League President Michael Gallamore. Cooperative Helping Hands Association is the fundraising organization established by the Northern Neck Electric Cooperative employees for community projects and support. The employees of Northern Neck Electric Cooperative raise funds through activities such as bake sales and their annual golf tournament.

Each year, 5th grade students at Cople Elementary work with Deputy Wendell to complete the D.A.R.E . program. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is an international substance abuse prevention education program that seeks to prevent use of controlled drugs, membership in gangs, and violent behavior. Each week, Deputy Wendell shares lessons with the students. To culminate this experience, the students participated in a D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony on December 16, 2015. At the ceremony, students pledged to resist peer pressure and remain drug free. Two students, Johan Valencia and Janiyah Gaskins were recognized for their winning essays, which detailed their personal experiences with D.A.R.E. and how the program impacted them and their decision making skills. County Sheriff C.O. Balderson and Commonwealth Attorney Julia Sichol were also in attendance to share their thoughts and encouragement, as well as show support for the students’ commitment. The D.A.R.E. mascot, “Darren the Lion,” was also on hand to congratulate students for graduating from the program.

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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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The MISSION Peace Lutheran Church UnitedofMethodist is to serve God by sharing Christ’s love 8330 Fletcher's Chapel Rd. at 218 in order to make a difference in people’s lives.

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“Building God’s Kingdom On Earth”

"Pastor Larry M. Robinson” Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

Nursery • 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bible Studies: (A professionally nursery Worship Services staffed 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. is available) Church School - 9 a.m.

Contemporary Sunday School Worship 9:45 a.m. Service • 8:30 a.m.

Wednesdays - Noon & 6 p.m.

Sunday School • 9:45 a.m.

Intercessory Prayer: Tuesdays 5 p.m.

5590 Kings Hwy • KG, VA Traditional Worship Service • 11 a.m.15681 Owens Dr. in Dahlgren, VA (540) 775-9131 Sacrament of Holy Communion • Every Sunday at both services Church Phone: (540) 663-2831 www.peacelutherankgva.org

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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

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For Information call 540710-3831

5590 Kings Hwy. • King George, VA 22485 You're invited to worship with Good Hope 540-775-9131 • www.peacelutherankgva.org

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”

8096 Leedstown Rd. Colonial Beach, VA

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Creative ways to ring in the new year Counting down the hours until the new year can be exciting, as the world anxiously anticipates the adventures in store for the months ahead.

Celebrating the new year dates back thousands of years to the ancient Babylonians, who celebrated a new year come the first full moon after the spring equinox. The new year is now commemorated in various ways across the globe. According to History.com, one million people gather in New York City’s Time Square to watch the famed crystal ball drop each year. Across the pond in London, celebrants watch thousands of individual fireworks launch over the Thames River. In Sydney, Australia, roughly one million people line the shoreline each year to watch a fireworks show over the famed harbor.

To match the excitement of New Year’s festivities, each year party hosts and hostesses are on the lookout for innovative ways to entertain and en-

sure everyone has a blast. The following are a few ways to do just that as you and your guests prepare to close the book on 2015 and usher in 2016.

• Go bowling. New Year’s Eve probably isn’t a big league night, so it’s likely you can reserve a number of lanes. Book in advance to take advantage of affordable food and drink packages. Some alleys now offer more than just bowling, with live music or deejay entertainment as well. You do not have to be a professional bowler, either, as the goal of bowling with friends is to simply have some fun and make some lasting memories.

• Try a “first”. There is a first time for everything, and why not try something you have been thinking about doing for some time on the first day of the new year? Maybe you’re ready to tap into your adventurous side and try skydiving. Or, you may be looking to travel abroad to experience something you have longed to see, such as the Egyptian

pyramids or the city lights in the romantic city of Paris.

• Cheer for every time zone. Thanks to the various time zones across the globe, “Happy New Year” is shouted multiple times throughout the night on New Year’s Eve. TimeandDate.com notes that, depending on how you define the time zone and if you include the International Date Line, there are 24 or 25 standard time zones. That gives revelers 25 opportunities to usher in the new year. Choose a country in each time zone, and then employ that country’s cultural traditions to celebrate the new year.

• Design a scavenger hunt. A fun activity for both adults and children, scavenger hunts can send guests in search of clues and answers based on things that happened over the previous 12 months. Include photos and other mementos when preparing clues.

Surprise your New Year’s Day guests with homemade crêpes New Year’s Day brunch hosts who want to forgo more familiar fare can spice things up with crêpes, a beloved dish in France that is popular in many other areas of the globe as well. The following recipe for “Asparagus & Ham Crêpes” from Lou Seibert Pappas’ “Crêpes: Sweet & Savory Recipes for the Home Cook” (Chronicle Books) is a versatile dish that can be made into a vegetarian offering by simply omitting the ham.

Asparagus & Ham Crêpes Filling Makes 8 crêpes 8 11⁄2 1 1 3⁄4 1⁄2 3 2 2 2 2

6- or 7-inch garbanzo flour or savory crêpes (see below) pounds asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch diagonal lengths egg large sweet white or red onion, chopped cup ricotta cheese or natural cream cheese at room temperature cup shredded Gruyére or Emmenthal cheese tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese garlic cloves, minced tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or dill, or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried tarragon or dill ounces honey-baked ham or Black Forest ham, julienned

Prepare the crêpes. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Steam the onion and asparagus in a covered container over boiling water until the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. In a medium bowl, beat the egg and mix in the cheeses, garlic, parsley, tarragon or dill, ham, and steamed vegetables.

Spoon 1⁄2 cup of the filling in a ribbon down the center of each crêpe and roll to enclose. Arrange in a greased 9-by13-inch baking dish. Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through. Serve at once.

Savory Crêpes Makes 16 to 18, 6- or 7-inch crêpes 2 1 1⁄3 1 1⁄4 2

large eggs cup milk cup water cup all-purpose flour, preferably bleached teaspoon salt tablespoons butter, melted, plus 2 or 3 tablespoons butter for coating the pan

In a blender or food processor, blend the eggs, milk, water, flour, salt, and the 2 tablespoons melted butter for 5 seconds, or until smooth. Stir down and repeat if necessary. Or, to mix by hand, sift the flour into a medium bowl and add the salt. Whisk the eggs until blended, mix in the milk and water and whisk this mixture into the flour and salt; stir in the 2 tablespoons melted butter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (2 hours is preferable) or up to 24 hours.

Gently stir the batter if it has separated. Heat a seasoned 6- or 7-inch nonstick crêpe pan over medium-high heat until hot. Coat the pan lightly with butter, lift the pan from the heat and pour in 2 or 3 tablespoons of batter, tilting and rotating the pan to coat the surface. Cook until almost dry on top and lightly browned on the edges, about 1 minute. Loosen the edges with a metal spatula and flip the crêpe over using your fingers or the spatula, then cook the other side for about 15 seconds, or until lightly browned. Turn the crêpe out onto a clean tea towel to cool. Repeat with the remaining batter, wiping the pan with butter as needed and stacking the crêpes as they are cooked.

For serving immediately, cover the crêpes with aluminum foil and keep them warm in a preheated 200 F oven. For serving later, wrap them in plastic wrap in quantities intended for each use and slip them in a self-sealing plastic bag.

Refrigerate crêpes for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 2 months.

To make garbanzo flour crêpes, follow the savory crêpe recipe, but replace the 1 cup all-purpose flour with 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour and 2⁄3 cup garbanzo flour.

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January 1 more than just New Year’s Day January 1 marks the first day of the new year according to the Gregorian calendar, which is the most widely used calendar across the globe. The arrival of January 1 is a cause for celebration in many countries, but the first day of the year has also played host to its fair share of history. This year, New Year’s revelers might want to reflect on some of the more notable events that have taken place on January 1 as they pop some champagne corks and count down to the dawn of 2016.

• 42 B.C.: Julius Caesar becomes the first historical Roman to be deified. This honor is bestowed posthumously by decree of the Roman Senate.

• 1068: Romanus IV is crowned Byzantine Emperor. His reign would prove to be relatively brief, as he was captured and held prisoner by the Turks in 1071. Romanus IV was eventually released, only to be overthrown by a coup and forced to retire. Despite agreeing to retire to a monastery, Romanus IV suffered one additional indignity when he was intentionally blinded. The injuries ultimately became infected, costing Romanus IV his life in 1072.

• 1515: Francis I succeeds to the French throne. Francis I’s reign lasted 32 years, during which he is credited with initiating the French Renaissance that brought many Italian artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, to France.

• 1773: The lyrics to “Amazing Grace” are used in a prayer meeting for the first time. The lyrics were written by Englishman John Newton, who worked as a captain of slave ships and had a reputation for being profane.

• 1804: French rule in Haiti ends.

This makes Haiti the first independent nation of Latin America and the only nation in the world that was established thanks to a successful slave

revolt.

• 1863: The Emancipation Proclamation, an executive order that immediately changed the federal legal status of more than three million enslaved persons in the United States, goes into effect. The proclamation was issued during the American Civil War and proclaimed the freedom of slaves in 10 states that were still rebelling against Union forces.

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Drifters JV basketball: fundamentals and pride Sports Editor Standards and substance are the two attributes that define the Drifters’ junior varsity basketball program.

Now that the Drifters have finished the 2015 portion of the winter sports season, with eight games, including one win under their belts, head coach Earl Payton has a better idea of what his team’s skill sets are.

“I preach one message, and that is to fight,” Payton said. “I don’t care how talented or how weak another team is. We want play our best, show people who we are by the way we approach the game.”

The team has bought into Payton’s message. In each of the eight games they’ve played, they have thrown caution to the wind and attacked their rivals with everything in their hearts.

“I can look in their faces, and see they fought as hard as they could — and left it on the floor,” Payton said.

Peering into the Drifter varsity’s primary feeder system, the junior varsity makes up for lack of experience with heart.

“I have a lot of kids who didn’t play basketball last year — playing this year,” Payton said. “I even have two kids who have never played basketball until this year.

It’s an uphill battle, but the kids are fighting, and their attitudes are great.”

At point guard, the Drifters have relied on Corbion Davis as their floor general. According to Payton, Davis is the real deal, and his attitude matches his abilities.

Currently, he is the team’s leading scorer.

Alongside Davis is shooting guard Roman Lasse, who is one of the few returning players. He has

The pride of Colonial Beach in action Jeremy Jack CBHS athletic director Anyone familiar with Colonial Beach Public Schools knows that we are one of the smallest schools in the state. In fact, we are one of only two remaining town operated schools, West Point High School being the other. Although we are small and it often times requires an extra degree of resourcefulness when it come s to fiscal responsibility or getting the most out of each kid when coaching an athletic team, we have been fortunate to enjoy a great deal of success within the last 10 years.

Much of our success comes from the “can-do” attitude of our players, parents and community members that whole-heartedly support their Drifters. Whether it is families having teams over for meals before teams compete in playoff games, helping with fundraisers, lining fields, donating materials, volunteering work or donating money to improve facilities – our community works together to make it happen. We know and understand that if something is going to happen then we just have to roll up our sleeves and get to work. It is really a blue-collar underdog attitude that we’re going to work hard and show all the bigger communities and schools that we’re just as good and in some instances, maybe even better than they are.

With the excitement surrounding the construction of a new elementary school and its facilities I fully expect to continue seeing Drifter Athletic thrive. We have competitive athletes and coaches that I would put up against anyone in the state! Many of our coaches are involved with more than one sport so it helps to transition from one season to the next. Not only are our coaches involved in coaching multiple sports within our school, several coaches are also actively involved in rec and little league.

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Patrick Simmons Refereeing a sport is a thankless job. At times the referee is yelled at, called names, and made fun of. Their judgment is always being questioned.

Everyone who watches the game has an opinion of how well a referee did their job. A job, that most people wouldn’t want. So where do referees come from? If you’re in King George, and you need help finding a referee, a good place to start would be with Potomac Sports Officials Association, LLC. Potomac Sports was founded in 2014 by Patrick Simmons, a local middle school teacher, with help from his father Roger. Patrick began refereeing soccer in his free in the fall of 2003, when living in Powhatan, VA. There was shortage of quality referees for the local recreation league and that league asked Patrick, as well as other coaches if they would take the USSF referee class. After moving home to King George in 2009, Patrick began working for the local soccer assignors in King George, as well as other area assignors. It didn’t take long to realize that group assigning referees for Soccer in King George, were having a difficult time finding officials to cover games. Thinking that it was an organizational issue on the part of the local assignor and with the encouragement of his father, Patrick decided start a new association, and offer his services as assignor to King George. From this, Potomac Sports Officials Association was born.

One year later, Potomac Sports Officials Association has expanded to cover multiple leagues. Contracting with over 100 referees, Potomac Sports provides soccer referees to three youth, and two adult recreation leagues, located in King George, Caroline, and Chesterfield County.

In addition to the rec leagues its supports, Potomac Sports Officials Association assigns high school certified referees to 14 public and private schools in central Virginia. School located from Powhatan, Buckingham,

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Above: Roger Simmons working basketball at KGMS. Right: Youth referees Carter McGlasson and Tyler Selwyn officiating soccer at Robiois Middle school in October 2015. down towards Farmville, and South has a love for the game, and a de- ticipation in Virginia High School hill Virginia. This past fall Potomac sire to see fair play. Our youngest League training and holding inSports has continued its second year officials are 13, and officiating is a house rules clinics. providing middle school Volley ball great first job. Youth referees learn We also like to offer coaches and referees, and has expanded to the the value of hard work, being on referees the opportunity to take middle school sports of Basketball, time to a job, and working to im- American Heart Association CPR and Wrestling. This spring, it will be- prove skills and job performance. and First Aid courses through the gin working with soft-ball, and base As long as person is physically fit associations in-house instructor. We ball for middle school as well. for the sport they want to offici- extend discounted prices of $45 to So who are the referees of Poto- ate, and competent in their under- coaches, teachers, and local youth mac Sports Officials Association? standing of the rules, we will work groups looking for CPR/First Aid They are teenagers working their with them to develop their officiat- classes. first job, teachers earning extra ing skills. Potomac Sports does this If you are interested in learning money, police officers working by sponsoring annual certification how to officiate a sport, or interested in their spare time, and they are classes through the state referee in learning more, you can contact grandparents, and retirees. They program for USSF Soccer, as well Potomac Sports Officials Association are just your everyday person, who as assisting members with par- at (804) 814-4383

Foxes compete at Hanover Hawks Invitational Leonard Banks Sports editor The Foxes swim teams will enter the 2016 portion of the winter sports season stronger than ever. On Saturday, at Collegiate High School, in Richmond, VA, at the Hanover Hawks Invitational, the Foxes girls swim team placed 3rd, while their male counterparts finished 7th among 19 teams.

King George sophomore, Emily Sizemore placed 1st in the girls 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:00.54. Sizemore also finished 14th in the girls 100-yard butterfly with a time of 1:06.64.

Sizemore’s teammate, Jessica Miller finished 2nd in the girls 100-yard breastroke (1:10.19). Miller also finished 13th in the girls 200-yard IM with at time of 2:22.34.

Tamara Wheater finished 3rd in the girls 100-yard freestyle with a time of 55.89. Wheater also placed 6th in the girls 200-yard freestyle (2:02.68).

Other Foxes girls’ who finished in the top ten included: girls 200-yard medley relay, 5th, 1:57.32; Abby Wilson, girls 50-yard freestyle, 26.39; Gabby Thompson, girls 500-yard freestyle, 5:28.63; girls 400-yard freestyle relay, 2nd, 3:47.21.

As for the Foxes boys, Nate Wilson placed 3rd in the boys 100-yard breaststroke (1:01.98). Wilson’s teammate, Jacob Miller placed 3rd in the boys 100-yard backstroke with a time of 55.32; Stephen Hunt, boys 50-yard freestyle, 24.11; boys 200-yard freestyle relay, 6th, 1:36.23; Stephen Hunt, boys 100-yard backstroke, 10th, 1:01.04; boys 400-yard freestyle relay, 7thm 3:39.12; Other Foxes boys who placed in the top 10 included: boys 200-yard medley relay, 1:46.02; Alex Poley, boys 200-yard freestyle, 7th, 1:55.58.

The next meet for the Foxes swim teams will be on January 8th, 2016.

They will host tri-meet featuring Caroline, King George, and Spotsylvania, at the King George Family YMCA. Start time for the meet is 5 p.m.

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Jeremiah Gibson and Andrew Lewis are sharing small forward duties. Payton has high hopes the duo will complement their defensive skills with scoring.

At center, the Drifters have a player who has never picked up a basketball before in Issac Norman.

After transferring from another school, Norman enjoyed junior varsity football so much he took a leap of faith and joined the junior varsity basketball team.

Thrilled with Norman’s decision to join the team, Payton said, “there is no way we can tell that he has never played basketball before.”

Off the court, the team has become a family. Rather than hang their heads after playing a 2-5A school, the team has rallied around the principle of Drifter pride.

“You have to come out of the gate firing on all cylinders,” Payton said.

“You cannot hesitate on what the other team is doing.”

Long before Payton’s players move up to the varsity level, they have a full understanding of their senior level counterpart’s offense and defense. Currently, there are four players from last year’s junior varsity playing on the varsity team.

After coaching junior varsity sports (basketball, football, baseball), Payton has a full understanding of what it takes to motivate and instill true Drifter pride into the minds of aspiring multi-athletes. From the moment a former Drifter JV player enters the Drifterdome they naturally inherit a legacy of black & gold pride.

“When my kids go up to the varsity level, they know what they are doing,” Payton said.

The Drifters boys basketball program will begin the 2016 season Jan. 5 with an away game against Essex.

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The Final Hunting Countdown viduals that use the same old tired excuses to explain why they are on a private road, private land or crossing property they have no business being on. Many of us have heard those excuses repeatedly. Hearing the excuse once and the situation being resolved after that particular incident is one thing, having to deal with the same group repeatedly spouting the same supposed reasons for their presence where it should not be, is a completely different story. To safeguard our traditions and past times we have to be good citizens and show non-hunters why we love our time afield so much and do so respectfully.

Once the deer season ends, hopefully the weather will continue to get cold enough to shove some ducks

there have been several preventable accidents in our state and at least one fatality. Many times when these accidents occur, we all look at the story and wonder how in the world the accident happened. The mistakes made seem to go against common sense.

Some involve not looking beyond the target and seeing where your buckshot or bullet will impact after it goes through the deer (or around the deer if you miss). Some mistakes are the result of shortcuts that people take to “save time�. Finally, some of the accidents result from carelessness. Let’s close out the season on a good note and pay attention to the area beyond our target, pay attention to where our fellow hunters are or might be, pay attention to where our gun muzzles are pointed and keep those fingers off the triggers and the safeties ON until we are ready to fire the gun. Some accidents that involve a firearm are also the result of tunnel vision or being caught up in the moment when people get excited and only see their quarry and nothing else. Take a look around your field of view and not just on the target before you begin that final squeeze on the trigger.

Last, if you use dogs to drive deer, be courteous of your fellow citizens whether they are hunters or nonhunters. If you want respect you have to give respect. There are some good hunters out there that use hounds or bird dogs to chase deer. It is a fun way to hunt. However, there are some clubs or groups of indi-

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Deer season in our area is set to expire this coming Saturday. While the official numbers for the local region are not in, many hunters are commenting about seeing fewer deer this season. The warmer than average temperatures don’t appear to be helping hunters much these last few weeks either. When we have warm temperatures and plenty of rain, the deer don’t have to move far to eat. They can conserve energy this way and are less visible to hunters.

In the long run, if we were to have a lower harvest, this will lend itself to increasing the deer herd for next year. Pregnant does are not burning up as much energy looking for and scrounging for food. I recall very vividly five or six years ago watching deer gnaw on saplings at this time of year in a foot and a half of snow.

What a difference when comparing the two years!

As we go into the last few days of the season, undoubtedly many hunters will hit the woods and fields in search of one last deer to put up in the freezer. Temperatures are currently forecast to fall down into the forties for highs on the last two days with the lows below freezing. That should move the deer a little bit.

All hunters are encouraged not to leave a bad taste in the mouths of non-hunters. In the past we have heard of reports of deer carcasses being dumped along the road where everyone can view them. This year

Outdoors Report Deer hunting is in the last few days at this point and the going is continuing to be slow, hopefully this weekend will be a good surge. Fishing picked up some, particularly for striper.

Fishing: Potomac River—reports from Ken’s Tackle show that the striper are biting downriver from Colonial Beach closer to the bay on sassy shads that are green with black lines. Donna’s take is that the baits look like an eel. A few catfish are being caught in deep creek mouths, ledges and upriver on channel edges.

Rappahannock River—The lower river near the bay continues to produce striper, although there are many schools of small fish to wade through.

The lower river in our area is muddy and swirling but a few catfish are being caught.

Ponds — The crappie bite is slow and steady.

Slow troll minnows or grubs and jigs to get results.

Large minnows are also prime baits for bass in deep

water. Give them a twitch every once in awhile. If you know where logs are in deep water, target those areas.

Lake Anna anglers are continuing to find some striper action. Ken’s tackle reported some numbers of eating size fish although nothing really large is showing up.

Saltwater — The bay season is only in until the 31st for striper. Anglers are taking advantage of it.

The larger fish and schools were reportedly in the mid to upper bay. The lower bay has some fish but not the size class found north.

News: Put in for your day off now! • VDGIF Board meeting Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 9:00 am at 7870 Villa Park Dr Henrico, VA 23228.

Supposedly there will be an agenda item about the use of hounds to chase deer and retrieving them. • On Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, the Potomac River Fisheries Commission will host “2016 Tidal Poto-

south from our northern neighbors.

Waterfowlers have had poor prospects lately and for the short term, it does not look good for duck or even goose hunting in our area. Reports from as far north as New York state show poor hunting there too!

However, one good cold snap could change that.

One thing that might be worth trying the next few weeks until it gets really cold, is taking youth squirrel hunting. There seem to be adequate numbers of squirrels and with the temperatures average to warm, youth can sit still longer and learn some good hunting skills in the process. Take the time to get a young person or new hunter out before all the seasons expire.

Meanwhile, Happy New Year!

mac River Largemouth Bass Management Symposium� at PRFC from 10 am until noon. Fisheries managers from VA DGIF, MD DNR, and D.C. Fisheries will be presenting the most recent data associated with Largemouth Bass management in their respective jurisdictions. For sport anglers and others that are interested in the Largemouth Bass resource in the Potomac River, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to hear from and ask questions of the fisheries scientists that are most familiar with this species.

This event follows the successful presentation in December of 2014 to the PRFC. The event is free, and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend. • On Friday, March 4, 2016, the Potomac River Fisheries Commission will meet at its regular quarterly meeting. It is expected that the Commission will discuss Striped Bass management options for the recreational and charterboat sectors in PRFC jurisdictional waters, sportfish license issues, and sportfish creel and minimum sizes.

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Enjoy a safe and sound New Year’s Eve! New Year’s Eve is one of the most popular party days of the year. As the clock ticks down toward a new year, revelers across the globe raise glasses of champagne in celebration of what’s to come.

Such celebrations are a staple of the holiday season, but so, too, are accidents that result from excessive partying. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, January 1, when many New Year’s Eve celebrants are heading home in the wee hours of the morning, is when the highest percentage of deaths related to alcohol occur. In addition, analysis from the National Safety Council found that roughly 42 percent of traffic fatalities during the New Year’s holiday between 2007 and 2011 were related to drinking and driving.

While New Year’s Eve revelers may

be more focused on celebrating than safety, all celebrants can take the following safety precautions to ensure they make it home safe and sound come January 1.

Pick a designated driver.

When making New Year’s Eve plans, pick a designated driver from your group of friends and/or family members. Many bars or clubs will waive cover charges for designated drivers, and such establishments may even provide them with complementary soft drinks and coffee throughout the night. The designated driver should agree to avoid alcohol entirely.

Use public transportation or taxis.

If you can’t find a designated driver or are simply more comfortable

Dry sinks are iconic symbols of Americana. They became quite popular with antiques collectors in the interwar years, and remain in demand today. This one has descended in the family of a lady in the lower Northern Neck. Many years ago she had it refinished. It does not have a copper lining, but the knobs and hinges are original. The owner thinks the wood is pine, maple and cherry, and the ends are solid.

The dry sink came into vogue in the early nineteenth century as a practical solution to handling dishes.

A bowl in which dishes could be washed was set in the depression on the top, and the drawer on the side Henry Lane was for holding table flatware. UnHull derneath the cabinet was for storage of dishes or cooking utensils.

These pieces received hard use. They were meant for keeping the kitchen in order, and not to be decorative pieces in a setting that guests ever would see. As a result, many of them ultimately fell apart. In addition, after modern plumbing was introduced, often the dry sink was relegated to the basement, where the floor often was bare dirk, thereby causing moisture to damage the feet and rot to occur.

In those situations, the bracket feet frequently were cut off, which might have been the case with this example.

Given the hard service that dry sinks received, most of

letting professional drivers get you around on such a busy driving night, travel via public transportation or taxis. Leaving your car at home removes the temptation you may feel to get behind the wheel after a few drinks. Keep a bus or train schedule and the phone numbers of local taxi services in your wallet or purse so you are not stuck waiting for a ride home.

Let others know your plans.

Before heading out to celebrate New Year’s Eve, let loved ones know of your plans for the night.

This may help should you find yourself separated from friends or if you want to end the night early and need a ride home while your friends stay out. Periodically check in with a quick text message

or email to a parent or sibling at home so they know you are safe.

Such check-ins may also motivate you to keep a clear head throughout the night.

Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol.

Drinking and driving is dangerous, but drinking to excess even when you are not driving is also risky.

While alcohol tends to flow freely on New Year’s Eve, drink only in moderation to ensure you don’t lose track of your fellow revelers and to protect you from others who may not have your best interests at heart.

New Year’s Eve is a popular party day. Exercising some caution can ensure this year’s celebration is both safe and enjoyable.

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the ones that have survived have been refinished. Today many of them are serving as bars, with copper linings having been made for the depression, thereby keeping contained possible damage from spillage of alcohol.

This one, which dates from the third quarter of the nineteenth century, is worth $250. The mixture of woods indicates that originally it might have been painted.

From the overall design, I suspect that it was made in the Shenandoah Valley or in Pennsylvania.

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

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Alice Moore will soon wrap up her career of 20 years as King George County’s treasurer.

Moore reflects on 20 years as KG Treasurer Phyllis Cook King George County Treasurer Alice Moore will finish her fifth term at the end of this month, retiring after 20 years in elected office.

Moore is a county native, having graduated from King George High School in 1971. She got her first job that year at a bank, prior to a three-year stint working on naval base at Dahlgren. Her next position was with NSWC Credit Union, where she spent more than 18 years.

She ran for the county treasurer position in 1995, taking office in 1996.

“As I look back over the last 20 years, I see much joy and satisfaction for myself,” Moore said. “I love people and being able to serve the people of my community has been great.”

Moore and her husband raised three children. She has been a widow for more than 10 years.

“Yes, there were a few moments of sadness, especially the passing of my husband. He was my rock and my real reason for being here. He was the one that insisted that this job was for me,” Moore said.

“I can honestly say that I have enjoyed every minute of my job. I have met many people and made many friends. To King George I say, thanks for the memories.”

Moore’s retirement will provide leisure and more time for her grandchildren.

“As to my future plans, nothing really. Just let this all soak in and do ‘me.’ I plan to spend time ‘chasing’ grandchildren and their sports,” she said.

The transition on Jan. 1 is expected to be a seamless. New Treasurer Randy Jones, elected in November, has been chief deputy treasurer in King George since 2012 and has been employed in the office since 1999.

2016: Supervisors look at year ahead From page 1 people who make a good salary at the base or with contractors, but also a lot of families who qualify for reduced and free lunches, and another sizeable group on fixed incomes,” he said.

“Fire/Rescue is a priority. We need stations to replace the one in Dahlgren and to add one in Shiloh.

Staffing is real important, as well.

We’re losing a lot of fire and rescue people to some federal agencies including Quantico, Fort Belvoir, and maybe even Dahlgren. The federal government pays a whole lot more than we possibly could. And we will always lose them to Maryland. We may need to look at our staffing and salary structure for these positions.”

Brooks addressed challenges facing the board.

“I think the biggest challenge with the new board is to be able to work together as a unified group for the whole community,” he said. “I want to make sure we can keep the tax rates. We need to be able to provide the proper and necessary services to citizens with no tax increases.”

Brooks also talked priorities.

“We started the groundwork for a fire/rescue station in Shiloh, and I want to see that take place,” he declared. “The renovation of Ralph Bunche [School] is also a priority. In the next two years, I would like to see the project started and well on its way.

I don’t want to see the other board members falter in their approach.

They talked a good campaign about Ralph Bunche before the election and we need to see some followthrough.”

Granger said a 20-year economic strategic plan was his top priority.

“This plan is necessary to find the way forward on how we want to develop King George. It will lead to the increase in revenue streams which will go a long way towards addressing some of the other issues facing this county, issues such as insufficient support for fire/rescue, low teacher wages, and the county debt,” he said. “I look forward to the opportunity to work with the other board members to serve the citizens of this county for the betterment of King George.”

Jenkins also wants a long-term plan.

“I believe, now more than ever, we need to develop a long-term strategic plan for the county in order to ensure the funding of services into the future,” he said. “One of

the biggest challenges we face is the rapidly growing population, which increases the need for county services. Providing those in a fiscally responsible manner is a challenge that is not unique to King George. I am confident that our new Board of Supervisors can work together as a team and meet these challenges head on and with success.”

The first meeting of the new board is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, in the board room of the Revercomb Building.

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Sean Gatewood (second from the left) was honored at the Dec. 14 King George County School Board meeting. Joining him were (l-r) with his dad, Larry Gatewood; his mother, Mary Foley, his brother, James Gatewood, and King George School Superintendent Rob Benson.

Gatewood part of Army All-American Marching Band Phylliss Cook The King George School Board recognized Sean Gatewood at its final school board meeting of the year on Dec. 14 for earning elite status as a member of the 2016 U.S. Army All American Marching

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Gatewood, a King George High School clarinet player, will join an elite group of marching band members who will perform during halftime at the U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX, televised live

King George man arrested after drug task force raid A preliminary hearing will be held Feb. 10 in King George Circuit Court for a King George man arrested last week after a TriCounty Drug Task Force raid on his home at 6245 Potomac Ave. in Potomac Beach.

According to King George Sheriff ’s Capt. Chris Giles, Leonard Paul Baumgardner, 38, has been charged with six drugrelated felonies. Baumgardner will be held in the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond until the hearing in two months.

The Tri-County Narcotics Task Force, including members of the King George, Westmoreland and Caroline sheriff ’s offices,

Virginia State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration, recovered a large quality of packaged heroin, money, several firearms and drug paraphernalia during the raid.

According to Capt. Giles, task force members have had Baumgardner’s home under surveillance for the several months. The task force noticed a steady flow of cars from King George County and other area jurisdictions making frequent stops at Baumgardner’s home and ordered the raid that led to his arrest.

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