INSIDE:

HR News

New Employees

Retirement

Years of Service List

Spotlight News

Making a Difference

KG Holiday Party

In Review

Upcoming Holidays

Put your heart, mind,

and soul into even your

smallest acts. This is

the secret of success.

- Swami Sivananda

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elcome to

The Link!- Volume 15.

This issue will provide

you with valuable

information and keep

you informed and

connected with King

George County. It will

include events, HR

news, health & fitness,

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The KG Alert system keeps employees and citizens up to date on weather, traffic, public safety warnings and closings/cancellations due to weather.

The purpose of the KG ALERT group is to notify County employees of closing/delayed opening during inclement weather and other emergency situations.

The Emergency Management will send a KGALERT to your personal email and cell phone text. If you haven’t receive a test KGALERT please contact Monique Dina, Emergency Planner at 540.775.8916 or mdina@co.kinggeorge.state.va.us.

KG Alert Employee Group

Can’t get to the DMV?

comes to us:

Commissioner of the Revenue Office

2nd Tuesday of every month 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

DMV Connect offers:

Driver’s License ID cards (adult and child) Disabled parking placards

Vehicle registrations Vehicle titles

E-Zpass transponders

The County W-2’s are ONLY available online. To access your W-2, follow the steps below: 1. Login to your E-Stub Account

https://eservices.kinggeorgecountyva.gov/BAI_Software/BAI_Admin/login.aspx

2. Enter KING1 for both the user name and password. Click Logon (case sensitive) 3. Under the Navigation Menu, Go to Function, select W2’s 4. Under options, select: Print Individual W2 5. Enter your last name, birthdate, pin (Please note that your PIN is the same as your E-stub PIN. You

do not have to create a new PIN) and click continue 6. Select W2 Year to View/Print and click Get W2 7. The W2 will download in PDF format to print

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Virginia Retirement System

As more self-service features become available in myVRS, VRS is retiring the Virginia Informational Phone System (VIPS) line, as of January 31, 2019. If you've called VRS' automated voice response line (option 2) in the past to check your current contribution amount, you can now access this information online. myVRS offers secure access to your member account from your smart phone, tablet or personal computer. Log in or register at myVRS to view your employment and salary history, your VRS account balance and the earliest date you can take unreduced or reduced retirement. Additionally you can use the Retirement Planner to focus on your retirement goals throughout your career and the Benefit Estimator to preview your benefit amount in retirement. myVRS also offers a financial wellness component featuring short videos, educational games, mini-courses and budgeting tools to help you expand your money-management skills. As a reminder, myVRS is available Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and on Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Should you need to speak to a VRS representative, you may call 1-888-827-3847, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Offers Secure Account Access as VRS Phases Out Automated Voice Response Line

The myVRS is a secure way to manage and update your VRS benefits. Register at https://myvrs.varetire.org/

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Please join us in welcoming our new hires to King George County. Take a minute to introduce yourself and wish them well.

October - December 2018

Commonwealth’s Attorney Julia Schoffstall – CWA Assistant

Service Authority Jonathon Weakley – General Manager

Fire/Rescue/EMS Iain McGlothin – Fire/Rescue Tech I, EMS Primary Austin Morris – Firefighter/EMT, Recruit

Parks & Rec Christopher Clarke – Director Kristina Sindel – Spec/Tech

L. E. Smoot Library Erin Byrne – Library Assistants, PT

Social Services Amore Winters – Family Services Specialist

Landfill Ralph James – Convenience Center Attendant Hugh Marshall – Convenience Center Attendant, PT

Ryan Mill – Convenience Center Attendant, PT

William Morris – Convenience Center Attendant, PT

Fred Weaver – Convenience Center Attendant, PT

Robin Newman – Convenience Center Attendant, PT

Sheriff’s Office Charles Catlett – Deputy Sheriff/Bailiff Shayla Mundey – Communications Officer

CURRENT JOB OPENNING: Community Development Planner Parks & Rec Asst. Gymnastics Instructor/Facility Supervisor Service Authority Meter Reader/Utilities Line Locator Wastewater Treatment Operator

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October 22, 2018 – Mr. Clarke took over as Director of Parks and Recreation for King George County. He is certified through the National Recreation and Parks Association with more than 18 years of recreation experience including operating sports leagues, day camps, tournaments, instructional classes and special events for the Town of Ocean City, in Maryland. Clarke who is originally from Burke Centre in Fairfax County, and his wife, Kelly, from Spotsylvania County, have relocated to the area with their four children. In an article in the Free Lance Star, Clarke stated, “Having the opportunity to both live near family [and] also serve King George County is a great honor for us.”

Christopher R. Clarke Director of Parks & Recreation

November 26, 2018 – Jonathon Weakley became the new General Manager of the Service Authority. Mr. Weakley, a Madison County resident with 18 years of experience at all levels of Water and Wastewater management, was the Utilities Superintendent for the town of Warrenton in Fauquier County and had worked for 12 years as the chief operator of Water and Wastewater for Culpeper County’s Environmental Services. Mr. Weakley holds a Virginia Class I Wastewater and Class II Water Operator licenses, as well as a Backflow Prevention certification. Additionally, Mr. Weakley is an elected official finishing his second term with the Madison County Board of Supervisors, where he is vice-chairman. Mr. Weakley will not seek re-election in November. We are excited to have Mr. Weakley as part of the King George team.

Jonathon R. Weakley General Manager – Service Authority

Source: The Free Lance-Star

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Former Director of Parks and Rec

King George County thanks Timothy Smith and Lt. Monty Clift for their many contributions to help make our community a better place to live, and congratulates both of them as they celebrate their retirement. We wishe Tim, Lt. Monty, and their families the very best as they embark on this new chapter of their lives.

The King George Sheriff’s Office celebrated the upcoming retirement of Lt. Monty Clift who has faithfully served the citizens of King George County for 32 years. During his time with King George Sheriff's Office, Lt. Clift, pictured with his family, served in Patrol Division as a K-9 Officer and rose through the ranks to become Lieutenant of the Criminal Investigations Division. Lt. Clift is highly respected by not only our staff but by the citizens he served and will be truly missed.

Submitted by: Sgt. Kecia Wharton

Congratulations to Tim on his retirement as Director of King George County’s Parks and Recreation Department effective November 1, 2018. Tim has a wealth of past experience which started with the Youth Conservation Corps in 1978. He concluded his 40 years of public service, with the past 12 years being dedicated to serving the citizens of King George County (KGCo). He's overseen more than $3.2 million worth of capital projects for county residents, including the design of the Sealston Sports Complex and development of Cedell Brooks Jr. Park.

Tim developed and nurtured key relationships with KGCo School Board, Dahlgren Navy Support Facility, local service organizations, individual citizens, and the County’s regional partners. We want to thank him for all of his hard work, dedication, and commitment he has shown throughout his time at King George County.

Officially retires January 1, 2019

to the following employees for their years of dedicated service

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Jennifer Martin - Library

Carolyn McGee - EMS Timothy Pemberton - EMS

James Willett - IT

Ryan Passera - EMS

Patti Buckle - CWA

Jeremy Tate - EMS

Alvin W. Omohundro, Jr. - Sheriff Office

Victor Williams - Service Authority

Regina Puckett - CoR

Lenore Halkowich - EMS

Linda Gallagher - Parks & Rec

Jonathan Davis - Sheriff Office

Simon Scott - Sheriff Office

Barbara Smith - General Properties Michael Thompson - Sheriff Office

Jeff Jenkins - Landfill

Greta Pettie - Service Authority

Cpt. Christopher Giles - Sheriff Office

Kevin Eller - Sheriff, Animal Control Barbara Murphee - Sheriff Office

Ajdlon “Monty” Clift – Sheriff Office Marilyn Johnson – Sheriff Office

Richard Rouse - EMS

Teresa McDowney - Sheriff, Animal Control Barry Ketchel - Service Authority

Morgan Mangold - Library

Linda Herring - CoR

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Heather Hall Zoning Administrator

Heather Hall was granted the 2018 Certified Zoning Official (CZO) Award at the annual fall conference of the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO) in September. She is a hard worker, dedicated and customer service oriented. Her extensive knowledge of the local zoning ordinances and associated codes/regulations, and applicable local, state and federal laws qualified her for this merit. She recently attained her certification as Zoning Administrator (CZA) through VAZO. Heather has worked diligently since she joined the Community Development Department. She began her career 13 years ago as a Permit Technician and has been promoted several times until she reached the title of Zoning Administrator. Heather is certified CZA and CZO, and serves as Administrator for the following programs: the Storm Water Mgt. Program, the Erosion and Sediment Control Program, and for the Chesapeake Bay Protection Act. Her expertise and experience coupled with her strong desire to succeed will drive her to do great things for her department and the citizens of this county. King George County congratulates our esteemed colleague on her accomplishment! Keep up the excellent job, Heather!

Richard Granger – Chair BoS, Heather Hall, and Brad Hudson at the Board meeting in October 16, 2018

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Last year the King George County Board of Supervisors created the Making a Difference Award to recognize individuals who have had an impact on others through exemplary performance commitment to King George County, its citizens, staff and community. Three awards are given annually. Two awards will be dedicated to King George personnel (1-County, 1-Service Authority) and one award to a King George Citizen.

To be considered candidates had to meet established criteria. All nominations were collected by Human Resources and presented to a committee for final selection. Names and Departments were removed during the selection process. The winners were presented with a certificate, a cap, and a trophy at the Awards ceremony in the Holiday luncheon on December 12, 2018.

Recipients of our 2nd Annual Making a Difference Awards

Ronald S. Bell KGCo Service Authority

“He is a very capable and proactive employee who always puts the job and helping others before his own needs”.

- Chris Werle Serv. Authority BoD

James (Brad) Hudson Director of Community Development

“He is more than a Director to his employees, he is a leader, a friend and the type of director I inspire to be”.

- Heather Hall Zoning Administrator

Carol Sparbel KGCo Volunteer

“She is the type of person that lives her life as someone who truly loves people and wants to make a different, and she has”.

- Lorrie Gump

Registrar

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King George County Annual Holiday Luncheon

December 12, 2018

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King George County employees took a short break from their daily routine to gather for the Annual Holiday Luncheon at the Parks & Recreation Citizens Center.

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October 31, 2018

3rd Place – The Pink Ladies, CoR 1st Place – TMNT, Finance

2nd Place – Oz, Comm. Dev.

Peter Pan – Treasurer

Mattie Ross – Administration

Pippi Longstocking – HR

Finance Dept.

Dino, Comm. Dev.

Cheetahs – Administration

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December 12, 2018

2019 Holidays January 1

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New Year’s Day Lee-Jackson Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February 18 George Washington Day

May 27 Memorial Day

July 4 Independence Day

September 2 Labor Day

October 14 Columbus Day

November 11 27 28 29

Veterans Day Additional (4) Hours Thanksgiving Day after Thanksgiving

December 24 25

Additional (8) Hours Christmas

Below is the holiday schedule per Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) for the remainder of 2019. King George County

employees follow the same holiday schedule as Virginia State employees and receive any additional time designated by the Governor. If the schedule

changes in any way, employees will be notified.

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Board of Supervisors

JEFFREY BUECHE (Chairman)

James Monroe Election District

CATHY BINDER (Vice-Chairman)

Shiloh Election District

RUBY A. BRABO

At-Large Election District

RICHARD GRANGER

James Madison Election District

JOHN JENKINS, JR.

Dahlgren Election District

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County Administrator Neiman Young, PhD

10459 Courthouse Road, Suite 200

King George, VA 22485

Phone: 540.775.9181

Fax: 540.775.5248

Please send newsletter articles, suggestions, and comments

to: Cheila Candelario at cheilac@co.kinggeorge.state.va.us

King George County, Gateway to the Northern Neck, King George County is 183 miles of natural beauty, cultural diversity and historic wealth. Currently, the county has approximately 22,000 citizens. It is located near Fredericksburg and between Washington DC and Richmond. No matter what your connection to the county, home, work or both, let’s show our King George Pride and help maintain its beauty and appeal as it continues to grow and develop.

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