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Here you will find articles and photos from the print edition of The Journal, covering King George, Colonial Beach and Westmoreland, along with items that did not appear in print. 

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Snow photos
King George Schools will be closed today, Feb. 9.
 
A winter storm warning has now been issued.
 

Issued by The National Weather Service
Baltimore/Washington, MD 
2:34 am EST, Tue., Feb. 9, 2010

... WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW... WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE... SNOW... MIXED WITH SLEET AT TIMES TONIGHT. THEN ALL SNOW WEDNESDAY.

* ACCUMULATIONS... 6 TO 12 INCHES.

* TIMING... MID-AFTERNOON TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. GREATEST SNOWFALL RATES WILL BE LATE TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY.

* TEMPERATURES... TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S THIS AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES WILL DROP INTO THE UPPER 20S TONIGHT..LOWER TO MID 30S WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS... LIGHT SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS TODAY BECOMING NORTH- NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 MPH WEDNESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW... SLEET... AND ICE ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. 

 
 
Big foot found lurking in King George Woods during Winter Storm
 
 
 
Dahlgren in the snow. 
 

 
Anyone for a swim?
 

 
The dogs are loving it. Maybe they see Big Foot?
 

 
The birds have found the feeder.
 
 

Winter Storm Safety Points:  

1. If you are using a generator, make sure it is being used in a well ventilated area and that the exhaust is pointed away from your home.  Generators put out toxic carbon monoxide (CO) fumes that can be deadly.  

2. Please make sure that fire hydrants are not being covered with snow.  These fire hydrants are extremely important in the event of a fire.   

3. Please make sure snow is not blocking any doors that would prevent you from exiting your home or business. 

4.  Please do not use your cooking stove as a means of heat for your home.  Keep a safe distance while using space heaters, as they increase the chance of a fire.  Ensure that all your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors work properly.  

5.  Please remove any snow around your address sign to ensure that it can be clearly seen in the event of an emergency.  Also be mindful of any low hanging branches, ditches that are not marked, low hanging power lines, fences that may not operate, etc.   These are all problems that could delay emergency crews from rendering aid.

6.  Do not touch any downed power line. Treat any power line down as it is HOT and extremely dangerous.  Call proper authorities.  

7.  Please remove any snow from fire lanes around your building and to ensure that the Fire Dept. can access the road or parking lot to your business in the event of a fire.   

8.  Stay tuned to your TV, radio, NOAA weather radio, KG Alert, etc. for further information during a weather emergency.

From King George County

 
 
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Unemployment Increased Slightly in December

By Christian Wright

Capital News Service

RICHMOND – The state’s unemployment rate increased slightly in December, to 6.7 percent, according to the Virginia Employment Commission.
That was up from 6.4 percent in November – and 5.1 percent in December 2008.

Though below the national average of about 10 percent, the state’s jobless rate means that 274,900 Virginians were unemployed in December – an increase of 11,800 from the previous month.
Unemployment rose in Virginia largely because of the loss of:

  • 4,100 jobs in the leisure and hospitality industry, as tourist attractions, resorts and recreation facilities closed for winter breaks.
  • 3,500 government jobs due to holiday breaks at schools.
  • The construction industry lost 900 jobs, and manufacturing, 700.
However, retail jobs increased thanks to the hiring of temporary holiday workers, and the number of service jobs also grew.
Among Virginia’s 10 metropolitan areas, the Danville area still has the unemployment rate – 11.8 percent. Northern Virginia has the lowest unemployment rate at 4.9 percent.
 
Earned Income Tax Credit gives working families a financial boost

Those who qualify may also be able to get their taxes done for free
 
Richmond, Va. – A special tax credit can help Virginia families and individuals make the most of their dollars and add to their financial security. Many low-to-middle income Virginians are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which can amount to a refund of up to $5,657.
 
Tax filers who have never considered the EITC should take another look; many might qualify for the EITC if their employment status has changed, their income declined, their marital status changed or they have additional children in their family, according to Catherine Walker, EITC coordinator for the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). “EITC has been making the lives of working people a little easier for 35 years,” Walker said.  

 
Student-written and student-produced plays to benefit Morgan Clift

On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at 7 p.m., the King George High School Theatre Department presents “Four.”  The event presents four one-act plays that were the result of collaboration between the school’s Advanced Creative Writing class and Advanced Theatre Classes.

Initially, the presentation began as a workplace mock-up where writers learned about the task of creating and revising a script for actors; similarly, the actors experienced the opportunity to ask questions about the scripts from real-time writers.  As the exercise progressed, though, it became clear that students and teachers in both courses wanted to see the works performed for a live audience.

 
Local United Methodists help with Haiti relief efforts
Two King George United Methodist members are volunteering to help with the relief effort for Haiti and others in need. Becky Paxton, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, King George, is a member of the United Methodist Volunteer in Mission team that was scheduled to go to Haiti this past week.  Because of the earthquake, their mission trip has been postponed until later this year.  No mission teams, except first responders will be allowed in Haiti for two or three months. The team was going to work at an orphanage in Jeremie, Haiti, which is miles west of the earthquake center.  Fortunately, the earthquake did not affect the Jeremie area, but donations are still needed. Trinity UMC in King George is accepting financial donations for the mission team. Paxton can be reached at (703) 477-0398 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out what the UM-VIM team needs and is asking for.  Trinity UMC is located at 9425 Kings Highway.
 
Free online career info coming soon to RCC library

Thanks to a recent collaboration between the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), the Library of Virginia, and “Lyrasis” (a regional organization for libraries and information professionals), job seekers in Rappahannock Community College’s service region will soon be able to tap new online resources. The partnership is creating a customized collection of more than 250 electronic books and reference materials, which will include valuable information on careers, business, test-taking strategies, résumé writing, and many other subjects. This collection supplements existing offerings at libraries across the state.

 
VIRGINIA WILDLIFE OBSERVATORY SPEAKER AT AUDUBON MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST

On Monday, February 1st, the Northern Neck Audubon Society will host a program by Brian Taber of the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory in Virginia Beach.

Taber’s program will describe a typical year of the twelve programs and activities at the observatory.  His talk will include descriptions of the following projects:  Prothonotary Warblers, Brown-headed Nuthatches, the banding of spring and fall song birds, three hawk watches, and Saw-whet Owl banding.

This program is open to the public and will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Kilmarnock.  Refreshments will be served.

 
up for a polar bear swim?

The Potomac River is filled with ice all along its banks. If you brave the frigid waters for a wintry dip, remember you still have to follow the rules — no diving here at Fairview Beach!

photo by Jessica Herrink

 
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