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1. Buena Vista Stevensville Shanghai St. Stephens Newtown TAKE CHARGE… in King and Queen

2. Meeting 1: Where Are We NOW? January 9, 2003

3. Strengths in King and Queen The major strengths identified by participants: NATURAL RESOURCES (12) Scenic Beauty The Mattaponi & Dragon Run Agriculture and Timber RURAL CHARACTER (10)

4. Weaknesses in King and Queen The major weaknesses identified by participants: COMMUNICATION (11) TECHNOLGOY DRAWBACKS (11) - no DSL or high speed access available to general public or businesses PERCEPTIONS OF SCHOOLS (9)

5. Meeting 2: Where Do We WANT TO BE? January 16, 2003 Meeting Preparations - an Army can’t march on an empty stomach!!!)

6. Hail, Hail, the Gang’s All Here - ...and hard at work!

7. Breakout Group Work

8. …and more group work!

9. Reporting Back Group 1

10. Group 2

11. Group 3

12. Group 4

13. Our Dream for King and Queen …2020

14. Schools • New elementary school at the lower end of the county to replace KQ Elementary with “wings” for grade levels to include middle school ages • Additions to Lawson-Marriott to accomplish similar division layout as KQES • Creative community involvement • Job-focused training and re-training opportunities for all ages

15. Keep Major Business Corridors on Routes 360 and 33 Business Park Development near Caroline line, near St. Stephens Church, near the Middlesex line and at Walkerton Hospitality areas - Courthouse area Work with Rappahannocks on development of their “Village” to encourage tourism and appreciation of our complete history Encourage and support micro-enterprise Business & Retail Development

16. Community Village web site connecting the community and the world Infrastructure to support high speed access to internet across all areas of the County All core services connected Training and assistance in the use of technology to all ages Radio/TV studio at high school Technology Development

17. Agriculture • Farmers Markets on Routes 33 and 360 • Keep most of central section of the County zoned Agriculture and Timber • Agri-Tourism (micro-businesses)

18. Convert old KQ Elementary to Community Center Equestrian Center near Powcan area Develop recreational and cultural programs at all schools year- round Bike/Hike trails in courthouse area, Dragon Run area and Rappahannock Tribal area Development of river recreation - canoes, camping Recreation and Leisure

19. Medical • Wellness centers at the community centers • Health/Medical centers at Shacklefords, St. Stephens Church, and in upper part of the County • Retirement community development on upper and lower end of the County

20. HOW DO WE GET THERE? January 23, 2003 Many Take Charge participants already serve on sub- committees for the development of a new Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, the most efficient conduit to decision-makers exists within the Take Charge group. Specific individuals will take suggestions developed through Take Charge directly to their respective sub-committees.

21. Developing our “suggestion” list for delivery

22. Education - Rosemary Overton • Stress the fundamentals (and common sense decisions) • Focus on positive discipline • Encourage appropriate dress • Seek ways to connect/involve students in the community/school to instill a sense of pride (adopt a classroom concept) • Explore the possibility of local vocational classes such as agriculture (FFA) and others • Professional development opportunities for teachers with a focus on positive classroom behavior management • Seek funding for additional classroom aides

23. Housing - Abigail Collins • Encourage development of rental facilities - this is a problem in attracting teachers • Encourage development of moderately priced homes • Seek more grant funding to address housing issues

24. Parks & Recreation - Sally Mills • Seek ways to organize the community • Utilize existing schools as focal points for recreation programs • Support community center development and development of youth organizations - get the word out about existing programs such as Cub Scouts and others

25. Land Use - Ann Marie Voight • Seek ways to encourage businesses which would enhance the economy • Establish small industrial parks with facilities to attract clean business

26. Transportation - Jerry Davis • Improve roads - encourage “organized” patching • Market existing public transportation available (Bay Transit) -increased use would document a need for additions or expansions

27. Economic Development - Ed Gran • Explore working with other counties • Create a small business association • Support development of farmers markets • Support micro-business development from within

28. What’s Next with Technolgy? • Complete development of the Community Village web site • Survey assessment of current computer/internet usage • Seek grant funding to support infrastructure, equipment and training • Agri-Tourism Regional Conference (develop micro-business in KQ)

29. Be a part of the TOP Technology Leadership Team - Next Meetings FEBRUARY 25, 2003 7:00 p.m. - Courts and Adminstration Building 1st Floor, Hearing Room Priority - determine tabs for the “mall” MARCH 11, 2003 7:00 p.m. - Courts and Adminstration Building 2nd Floor - Conference Room Priority - Begin web site design - Technology Specialist (Jaime Shetrone) from VA Tech will be here to work directly with us at this meeting.

30. Before the next meeting, you may want to... View the Blacksburg Electronic Village: www.bev.net View the TOP site at: www.top.bev.net View other Community Electronic Village Pages: www.chillsnet.org www.louisacounty.com www.easternshorevirginiaportal.com

31. Thanks to all of you for your Participation!