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he Stafford County School Board discussed school start dates for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years. The discussion was for information only, with the board planning to make a decision at an upcoming meeting. Under consideration is whether to go with a preLabor Day start or a post-Labor Day start to the school years. School year 2018-2019 will begin with a post-Labor Day start on Sept. 4. Proposed calendars for both pre- and post-Labor Day starts were created for the 2019-2020 and the 2020-2021 school years. “This has been a tough issue for us for years,” said SCPS Superintendent Bruce Benson, explaining that the difficulty lies with people who are passionate about their reasons for wanting one or the other. “They hang on to that one thing,” Benson said, asking the board to think about the big picture in moving forward. If the school year began before Labor Day, students would start school Aug. 12 in 2019. Spring Break would be moved to March and the school year would wrap up May 27 – two days after Memorial Day, according to the proposed calendar. The post-Labor Day option in the 2019-2020 school year would mean that students start school Sept. 3—a day after Labor Day—with the last day of school being June 12. Survey results in 2017 indicated that
Passing the twist and waltzes, the conga line proved to be the most popular dance at the 20th annual seniors’ prom at North Stafford High School on May 19. The gathering, that lasted only a few hours, broke attendance records. For more from the event, see Page 3. ALEKS DOLZENKO | INSIDENOVA
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gressman who has been in office since winning a special election in 2007. Santana, an engineer and secondgeneration Puerto Rican, is hoping to tie Wittman to the Trump administration, saying the Republican is part of what he calls a leadership vacuum in Washington. As of the last reporting period his campaign had raised $36,014. A Marine, Santana wants to focus VANGIE on the creation WILLIAMS of a single-payer health care system, strengthening public schools, economic growth and broadband access for all residents, PRIMARY
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Local seniors ‘Dance to the Music’ The 20th annual senior citizens prom at North Stafford High School broke attendance records with 68 older revelers attending the afternoon buffet and dance May 19. The prom also brought out some 26 North Stafford High School Air Force JROTC cadets, who sometimes helped some of the prom-goers. Students from area high schools also volunteered to assist the guests
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A long-ago lesson on the cost of war I must have been 6, or maybe just a little older, but I was with my Mom, Dad and Grandmother. We were visiting some dear friends of DAVID KERR Grandmother’s, the Whitakers. This was Goldsboro, North Carolina, and “visiting” on Sunday afternoons after church was an important part of the culture. However, Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker were special. They were longtime family friends. They were charming, gracious and cheerful. But as I found out that day, they bore a special kind of sadness for a loss that occurred over 20 years before in a place halfway around the world. During the visit I remember being a little bored, as little boys are apt to be when the adults are talking, and taking notice of a picture on the mantel. I found myself studying it closely. It was a photo of a young man, dashingly handsome in his World War II flight suit. There was an unmistakable good nature to his smile. I didn’t know who he was, but right away, I liked him. It’s rare that a single photo can capture so much of a man’s personality, but in this case it did. I learned many years later that while he was at Atlantic Christian College in North Carolina he was a regular steady of a fellow student named Ava Gardner. With all the tact a 6-year-old can muster, I asked my father, who was sitting next to me, who the man in the picture was. My dad was a little nervous in answering. Not just because I was talking when I should have been quiet, even though the topic of conversation was a mind deadening back and forth on various approaches to planting rose bushes, but because it was a sensitive topic. The young man in the photo was the Whitakers’ only child, and he had been killed in World War II. My father, hoping not to draw attention to our father and son exchange, said it was very sad but like a lot of young men in the war, Gor-
Operation Vengeance was the mission to shoot down Admiral Yamamoto’s airplane in April 1943. Gordon Whitaker is in the first row far right. SUBMITTED
don didn’t come home. Though only 6, I readily understood what that sanitized phrase meant. Mr. Whitaker, having caught a hint of our conversation, began to explain to me who this young man was. I think my parents were surprised by Mr. Whitakers’ willingness to talk about his lost son. He told me his son’s name was Gordon. Just like his Dad. They called him Gordon Junior and that he was their only child and that they had sent him off to war back in 1942. Mr. Whitaker said that Gordon Junior was their great joy in life and they had never stopped missing him. I may have been little, but for the first time in my life I had a sudden, though gently offered, lesson in the cost of war. Gordon was just about ready to graduate from college when he asked his Dad if he could take flying lessons. He wanted to get a leg up in qualifying for the Army Air Corps’ Aviation Officer Cadet Program. With war seeming more and more likely, he knew he wanted to be a fighter pilot. His father agreed and paid for the lessons. Gordon was accepted into the cadet program, commissioned in the Air Corps and sent to the Pacific. He was an outstanding aviator, flying in the closing weeks of the battle for Guadalcanal and later assigned to fly top-cover
Thomas receives Virginia Chamber of Commerce award and protect their assets from With the region full of judicially appointed caretakmilitary families, Presiers liquidating aging veterdent Trump’s recent White ans’ entire assets. House function honorExamine the case of ing military mothers and 94-year-old Charles Matspouses was truly approprithews of Christiansburg, who ate. DANIEL CORTEZ saw combat during WWII. This being military appreAfter a complaint was made about him ciation month, perhaps Gov. Ralph to adult protective services, he was Northam’s Department of Veterans forcibly removed from his home along Services should have taken note of with his wife and placed in ComTrump’s needed proactivity in an efmonwealth Senior Assistant Living in fort to keep military families together
for the mission that killed the Japanese top strategist, Admiral Yamamoto. He survived that mission, but was shot down two weeks later while escorting a photo reconnaissance plane over Bougainville. Gordon’s parents have long since passed on. But to this day I have trouble imagining how they found the tenacity and the resolve to carry on after such a terrible loss. Even as a 6-year-old I could tell that this was a wound that had never healed. Gordon never had the chance to marry, have kids or ground his son for keeping the car out late. He never had the chance to grow old and reflect on times past. Seventy five years after Gordon’s death, I live a comfortable life. I make my living as I choose, think as I please, associate with whom I please, and worship as I please. I complain about my government and my elected officials whenever I feel like it. That’s all a part of being an American. And I owe that privilege to Gordon Whitaker, a kindly, decent and gifted young man, who, like thousands of others in his war, and other wars, didn’t come home. David Kerr, a former member of the Stafford County School Board, is an instructor in political science at VCU and can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com. southern Virginia at a cost of $7,800 a month. Seems the court ignored his daughter’s requests to make her and their attorney Matthews’ legal custodians. Now, according to his daughter, David and Tina Cunningham, the court appointed conservators have seized Matthews’ financial assets, home and vehicle. They have been put up for sale to finance the facility stay. Could the sad Matthews issue happen here? Indeed, and may have already, as there are no state mandates that allow a veteran’s service officer in the courts to permanently assist, according the Stafford’s CORTEZ director of Social ServicPAGE 5 es, Michael J. Muse.
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In the Matthews case, if the courts had a “mandated� veteran’s advocate who could of interceded, the state or federal government could have seen that the veteran had an opportunity to first be placed in a VA state home like the one in Roanoke, or the one being constructed in Fauquier County. But according to Martha Moore, admissions assistant for the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, only veterans using Social Security, Medicaid or VA disability to finance their stay are admitted. Carol Berg, interim director for Virginia Veteran and Family Support, has indicated the Department of Veterans Services is trying to assist in processing Matthews for VA home care if he is qualified. Muse suggests if social services is aware that someone is a veteran and adult protective services is involved locally, they attempt to bring resources and partnering entities to give the veteran independence. But he admitted, “The devil is always in the details in every case.� And for married veterans, a state wavier for spouses that are not veterans would require new legislation. Bob Thomas, the 28th District delegate who’s a Marine veteran, has been keeping abreast of the issue. He and his fellow state representatives
should acknowledge the need for VSOs being permanently assigned to every Virginia court to aid in evaluating veteran cases for adjudication and protecting their assets. Thomas says he is looking at crafting legislation to do just that and work with Gov. Ralph Northam to improve the quality of life for veterans while respecting their privacy. And at the federal level, a recent RAND study, according to VA acting Secretary Robert Wilkie, says local veterans facility care sites like Roanoke, are the same or better than private facilities. It stands to reason we should be encouraging localities and veterans to use VA facilities over civilian comparatives. Certainly realistic costs in a region where one-third of area families are veterans should be promulgated by area officials at every opportunity. Perhaps now is the time for presidential and gubernatorial refocus for mandates to prevent inadvertent greed or insensitive social services action and to keep veteran families and their assets together. Daniel P. Cortez of Stafford is a Northern Virginia political writer and broadcaster. He is active in veteran and minority affairs and may be reached at dpcortez1969@yahoo. com.
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Thomas receives Virginia Chamber of Commerce award The Virginia Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Del. Bob Thomas Jr., R- 28th District, with the “Transportation Free Enterprise Award� in recognition of his pro-business leadership and support of the principles and initiatives outlined in the Chamber’s long-term economic development plan, Blueprint Virginia 2025, during the 2018 General Assembly session. “We are pleased to recognize Delegate Thomas for his work to make Virginia the best state for business,� said Barry DuVal, president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, according to a news release. “The recommendations in Blueprint Virginia 2025 outline the business community’s plan to put us on track for long-term economic growth. The support of public policy leaders is key to ensuring Virginia continues to grow and prosper, and we are thankful for Delegate Thomas’ leadership.�
“I am grateful for this recognition of my work and the Chamber’s shared commitment to foster economic growth and improve traffic congestion throughout the 28th District and our Commonwealth,� said Thomas. “Addressing growing congestion on our roads and supporting economic development in our region continue to be top legislative priorities of mine. Ensuring Virginia has a robust and up-to-date transportation system is vital in growing our economy and keeping Virginia moving forward, and I will continue to promote legislation and policies that support our shared values and get positive results for our region.� The award was presented at the Chamber’s 94th Annual Dinner along with additional awards in the areas of business climate, workforce and education, energy, healthcare, military and veterans affairs, and advanced manufacturing.
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Cellular carriers sell your location data Securus does not obtain the data directly from cell carriers but through intermediaries that cover about 95 percent of the country. The intermediaries typically use the data to help us find a nearby store or track Every month as I prep to a package. Securus sells a datawrite a technology-focused base tracking system that has rearticle, I look for a story that cords of upwards of 200 million is the biggest newsmaker to JOHN BARKER users. Law enforcement is recomment on or something that might not be getting the attention it de- quired to submit paperwork for authorization, but according to multiple reports, serves. Previous columns have focused on nothing is ever validated and requests are lax cybersecurity measures and privacy always rubber stamped. Another similar service, called Locarights. This month’s topic is no different but is probably something that you tionsmart, had a bug on their website that haven’t heard of because it never hit allowed real-time location tracking without end-user consent. A “try before you mainstream media. Cellular carriers in the U.S. are selling buy” feature allowed you to test the accuaccess to your real-time phone location. racy of the tracking and was proven to find Additionally, Securus Technologies, a a phone within one block of its location. company that sells this data to law en- Outside security consultants think it will forcement officials, had usernames and be very hard for Locationsmart to distinguish legitimate location requests from passwords breached this May. Securus primarily advertises services anyone exploiting the bug on the website. Technology is far outpacing society’s that allow voice and video calls to inmates in correctional facilities across the coun- ability to determine appropriate control ty. But a lesser known service they offer measures with our personnel data. Legal is selling location tracking to law enforce- loopholes or have turned what compament. They can track anyone’s cellphone nies can do with your personal data into without a court order. Securus advertises the “wild, wild west.” Even though the phone tracking even if the GPS location Supreme Court has ruled that installing a GPS tracker on a vehicle requires a warrant tracking is turned off in the phone. Editor’s note: Data Dump is a tech column that will appear monthly in InsideNoVa. The author, John Barker, is the COO of Attollo Systems in Culpeper.
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time for the young gymnast to work on the favorite skills in an unstructured environment. Parents will not be allowed on the floor but are welcome to stay and observe. There will be qualified instructors on the floor at all times monitoring and assisting children, ages k-13, as needed. First come, first served basis and registration is required. Cost is $20 plus a $7 registration fee if not in other gymnastics classes. Stafford Gymnastics and Recreation Center from 5:30 -10 p.m. on Saturdays, June 9, July 21 and Aug. 11.
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and stunt. You must be able to do a handstand and cartwheel to take this class. Preregistration and release required. For ages 8 and older. Cost is $20 plus a $7 registration fee if not in other gymnastics classes. Meet at the Stafford Gymnastics and
Recreation Center from noon-1:30 p.m., Sundays, June 3, July 1, July 22 and Aug. 19
SCHOOL-AGE OPEN GYM This school-age open gym is a great
In partnership with The Gauntlet Golf Course and other area sports leagues this one-of-a-kind event is designed to let anyone try the multitude of sports Stafford County has to offer. Try each sport and your name will be entered in the door prize drawings for a chance to win awesome prizes. Pack a picnic lunch or purchase refreshments from food vendors onsite. Come for an hour or stay for the whole day! Open to all ages from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Curtis Memorial Park.
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Dumfries woman takes first in division of Devil Dog Double MARTY VAN DUYNE/NEWS NET NEWS » BY FOR INSIDENOVA
Forty-year-old Sandra Pahl of Dumfries came in first in the women’s division of the Devil Dog Double in the 2018 Marine Corps’ Historic Half Marathon on May 20. She finished 11 overall out of 449 finishers in the Devil Dog Double. Bryce Peterson, 23, of Quantico, finished first. The Devil Dog Double is a specialty event that requires participants to run the Semper Five Race and immediately complete the 13.1 miles of the Historic Half Marathon. Thomas Porter of Fredericksburg, Nick Reed of Fairfax and Mark Hopely of Fredericksburg were the top three men finishers in the HHM. Jillian Weisbeck of Fredericksburg, Patricia Walsh of Severn, Md., and Erica Brecher of Fredericksburg were the top three female finishers in the HHM. Randy Shelton of North Prince George, Va., Jonas Fuglem of Quantico and Samuel Lakulis Jr. of Stafford took the top three awards in the Semper Five. Jenna Scholz of Alexandria, Miho Cunney of Garrisonville and Brittany Cain of Arlington took the top three awards in the women’s division of the Semper Five. Bianca Reed of Haymarket was first in the Hand Cycle division. She said, “I’ll be back in the fall,” as she was given her finisher’s medal.
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Matt Hoioos of Stafford participated in the Duos category with Ainsley’s Angels. Hoioos was an Angel Athlete Rider in a Freedom Chariot with Michael Kainu and Chris Reinhardt of Fredericksburg serving as his runners during the 13.1 mile HHM. Ainsley’s Angels was founded in 2011 to build awareness about America’s special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life.
Jillian Weisbeck of Fredericksburg, who attended Stafford High School, is the first woman to cross the finish line in the 11th annual Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon on May 20. ©MARTY VAN DUYNE/NEWS NET NEWS
Matt Hoioos of Stafford and his Ainsley’s Angels running team of Chris Reinhardt, left, and Michael Kainu, both of Fredericksburg, complete the 11th annual Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon on May 20. ©MARTY VAN DUYNE/NEWS NET NEWS
The 11th annual HHM had 4,704 entries and 1,964 people entered the Semper Five for a total of 6,568 participants. Participants this year came from all states, said Marine Marathon Marketing Manager Marc Goldman. Results for all events can be fund online at www.MarineMarathon.com.
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Devyn Ford chooses Penn State University » BY DAVID FAWCETT
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Before he officially announced his college choice, junior running back Devyn Ford needed help from his mother, Stephiana. Ford planned to announce his decision May 18 inside North Stafford High School’s auditorium by removing his North Face windbreaker to reveal the shirt he wore underneath. But the Velcro got stuck on the windbreaker, requiring Ford to turn to his mother on his right and ask her for assistance. Once she solved the holdup, Ford turned to the crowd and spoke the familiar words “We are” that let everyone attending know where he was headed. Ford finished the final part of his sentence in full view of those attendance by showing his Penn State dry shirt. The shirt was part of an ensemble that included Penn State dog tags and a Penn State cap, which Ford said he ordered online for his special day. Ford said he made his decision a few weeks ago after sitting down at the kitchen table with his father and weighing out the options between his two finalists, Penn State and Virginia Tech. It was a hard choice. Both schools offered Ford excellent academic and athletic opportunities. Ford kept his decision quiet until Friday. Until that point, no one else--outside of Ford’s father--knew
North Stafford junior Devyn Ford poses with the football coaching staff May 18, following his announcement to attend Penn State University on a football scholarship. EMILY FAWCETT/FOR INSIDENOVA
his choice. Recruiters from Penn State and Virginia Tech left North Stafford on Thursday in the dark. After receiving 40 scholarship offers, Ford narrowed his list down to Virginia Tech, Penn State and Ohio State, before eliminating Ohio State. Ford, who cannot sign his national letter of intent until December, chose to announce his decision on his paternal grandmother Barbara Clinkscales’ birthday.
Rivals.com ranks Ford as the top recruit in Virginia for the class of 2019 and the No. 9 overall player in the nation. He is also listed third nationally among running backs in 247Sports 2019 composite rankings. The Commonwealth District and 5A Region D Offensive player of the Year rushed for 2.056 yards in 2017 and scored 32 touchdowns. He has rushed for 5,071 yards in his three-year prep career and scored 76 touchdowns. Ford has been
invited to the 2019 Under Armour AllAmerican Game. Ford’s decision underscored how well Penn State continues to recruit in this area. North Stafford teammate Nana Asiedu and Hylton running back Ricky Slade have signed with the Nittany Lions. The chance to play with both in college was a huge factor in Ford committing to Penn State. “They are family,” said Ford.
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Neff has another strong season at Concord » BY DAVID DRIVER
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Nathan Neff was part of a strong baseball program at Mountain View High School, but the Stafford resident was not heavily recruited while at the school. “Coming out of high school I talked to a couple of [Division III] schools in the ODAC. I didn’t have any offers until late in my senior year,” Neff said. That is when he heard of Concord University, a Division II program in West Virginia. A coach with ties to Massaponax High had some connections to Concord, where Kevin Garrett is the head coach, and Devin Smith is the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator. “He asked me to send him video of me hitting,” Neff said of coach Larry Runk. Neff ended up as the starting third baseman while a freshman at Concord in 2017. Smith “just noted he is a really gritty baseball player. That is the kind of kid we are looking for. His baseball IQ is really high,” Garrett said. “He does a great job with runners in scoring position. That is because he is a contact hitter.” Neff was a second-team all-MEC player as a freshman at Concord in 2017. He started 51 games at third base and hit .341 with 48 runs scored and 20
RBI. Neff hit leadoff most of the year and drew a team-high 37 walks and had two doubles. The Stafford County resident reached base in 28 games in a row at one point as a freshman and had a career-high three RBIs against Urbana on March 20, 2017. Neff, against Wheeling Jesuit, had a career-high four hits on March 25 as a freshman and he had 22 multi-hit games. This year as a sophomore he hit .288 and played in 47 games, all starts. Neff had one steal and drove in 16 runs. Concord was 26-23 overall this year and 18-14 in Mountain East Conference play. “I probably batted leadoff for 25 or 30 games. I hit ninth for a couple of games and hit second for another 15 or 20 games,” Neff said. Neff is one of several former Mountain View High graduates who played college baseball this past season. Others include pitcher Dylan Hall of Virginia Tech; pitcher Justin Pearson of William & Mary; pitcher Jacob Menders of Chattahoochee Community College; catcher Alex Smith at Navy; and infielder Jacob Pollock at Shippensburg (Pa.) University. Neff is studying finance and accounting, and is on a partial athletic scholarship at Concord. Neff played two years of junior varsity and two years of var-
WILLIAM & MARY ENDURES TOUGH SEASON Justin Pearson, the Mountain View grad, was 0-0 with a 5.40 ERA in his first 12 games, with two starts, as a freshman pitcher this year for William & Mary. The Tribe was 15-36 overall and 3-18 in the Colonial Athletic Association as of May 18. They did not qualify for the six-team CAA tournament that began May 23 in Harrisonburg.
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sity baseball at Mountain View. He played basketball as a freshman and then started to focus on baseball while in high school, His father played basketball and baseball at Strasburg High, and his mother played several sports at the same school. His older brother, Tyler, attended Virginia Tech while their younger brother, Andrew, plays baseball at Mountain View and will be a senior in the fall.
LOPEZ SHINES AT ODU ODU senior Craig Lopez had three hits on May 11 in a loss to UTSA. The Mountain View High graduate is a pitcher and infielder for the Monarchs. He was hitting a team-high .364 in his first 20 games, with 15 starts. The Monarchs ended regular-season play last weekend, May 19-20, at Louisiana Tech. David Driver can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.
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the environment and “bringing an end to our culture of sexual violence,” according to his campaign. Santana said he decided to run immediately after the 2016 presidential election and kicked off his campaign in January 2017. A Stafford County resident, he is a logistics consultant for the Marine Corps. Suddarth is an Army veteran and area businessman. The Hanover County resident, a graduate of West Point, founded Linden Tree Capital, which has equity in private companies and owns commercial real estate. He last reported raising $62,959 for his campaign. Focused on creating a universal health care system within a free market, Suddarth said he also wants to concentrate on quality education, action on climate change, reducing gun violence, what he calls a “rational” foreign policy, major investment in infrastructure and
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54.21 percent of parents who voiced an opinion wanted a post-Labor Day start (versus 45.79 percent pre-Labor Day) while 51.84 percent of staff wanted a preLabor Day start (versus 48.16 percent post-Labor Day). A handful of speakers shared their opinions with the school board on the issue, with considerations including SOL test preparation time, summer fun, military families, vacations, teacher work days, excess heat on buses in the summer and the temperature in the schools in the winter after a break. Benson said that in looking at test scores for localities that switched to a preLabor Day start, there doesn’t seem to be a significant change. He noted on either side, however, that there doesn’t seem to be “a definitive one thing to push us” in either direction on the matter. School board member Irene Egan, Aquia District, said for her, there is. Egan said that a teacher workday that instructors would lose needs to be put back in, but otherwise, she supports a preLabor Day start. School board Vice-Chairman Dewayne McOsker, George Washington District, said that there are pros and cons to both options, but he’s always voted against a pre-Labor day start. The school board also discussed capital improvement project priorities, agreeing by a 6-1 vote to OK a recommended school project CIP within the financial parameters set by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors. However, the board
campaign finance reform. Williams, a King George resident, is a small business owner and strategic planner who works with the federal government. She said she is running as a candidate who would represent all of the people and not corporate interests. As of the last reporting period she raised $39,544. She works full-time with Science Applications International, where her role is to manage critical infrastructure projects for the federal government. Williams has focused her campaign on preserving but fixing problems with the Affordable Care Act; a plan to increase income for veterans, military families, safety officers and teachers; education; the environment; gun reform; fixes to the Veterans Administration, immigration reform; expanding broadband access; and net neutrality. In the 1st District, the odds have been stacked against Democrats: Wittman has never garnered less than 56 percent of the vote in his previous six
made note that $3.4 million in improvements to the Gari Melchers Complex is still a priority to address, as funds become available. School board member Sarah Chase, Falmouth District, cast the dissenting vote. The CIP list includes Ferry Farm Elementary School, the unbuilt high school number 6, Hartwood Elementary School, Fredericksburg Christian School and elementary school 18. In other education news: • Colonial Forge High School was recently ranked 18th in Virginia in U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 edition that ranks the best high schools. • Pamela Kahle, Stafford County Public Schools’ associate superintendent of instructional services, was chosen as acting superintendent of SCPS, effective July 1. The school board voted on the matter May 8 during a closed session. Benson accepted a position in North Carolina and the school board is searching for his replacement. The board hopes to have the new superintendent join the division by Oct. 1. • Mark Coleman will take over as assistant principal for athletics and activities at North Stafford High School on July 1. Coleman has taught health and physical education in Prince William County since 2005 and is currently the assistant activities director at Hylton High School. Previously, he taught at Arlington County Public Schools and served as an assistant for the George Washington University baseball team.
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Legal Notices TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 11 Grassland Street Stafford, VA 22554 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $316,800.00, dated October 11, 2006, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on October 12, 2006, as Instrument Number 060032622, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Stafford County, 1300 Courthouse Rd, Stafford, VA on June 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above ad-
dress and briefly described as: All that certain tract or parcel of land with all improvements thereon and all appurtenances thereto, situate, lying and being in the Aquia Magisterial District, Stafford County, Virginia, and being shown as Lot 369, Section 2E, Widewater Village at Stafford on plat of subdivision by ATCS, P.L.C., dated July 26, 2005, and recorded as Instrument #050049512(plat m a d e 050000283) along with the Deed of Dedication recorded as instrument #050049514 in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office of Stafford County, Virginia. Tax ID: 21R 2E 369. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $12,000.00 or
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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 4 Hawthorne Court Stafford, VA 22554 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $345,100.00, dated October 7, 2005, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on November 29, 2005, as Instrument Number 050047529, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Stafford County, 1300 Courthouse Rd, Stafford, VA on June 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above ad-
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To all persons claiming an interest in 1972 12’ - Jonboat - SCZD9450A072, Arthur Williamson will apply to SCDNR for the title on watercraft/ outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/ outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803)734-3858. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no interest is made and the watercraft/ outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title. Case No: 20180118950020 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 & 5/25/18
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 109, PASAY CITY RICHARD TEAL, Petitioner, -versusMELANIE TEAL, Respondent CIVIL CASE NO. R-PSY-18-28704-CV For: Declaration of Nullity of Marriage of Bigamous Marriage SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: MS. MELANIE TEAL 402 Meadowview Court, #102, Stafford, VA 22554, U.S.A. GREETINGS: You are hereby directed to enter your appearance in the above-entitled case within thirty (30) days from the last issue of publication hereof in a news- paper of general circulation in Virginia, U.S.A. once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks and answer the Petition filed by petitioner Richard Teal wherein the petitioner prays that judgement be rendered declarig the marriage of petitioner and respondent void ab initio on the ground of bigamous marriage in accordance with Article 35 paragraph 4 of the Family Code and adjudicating thereby all legal effects of the decree of nuility of marriage and that responent’s share in the community property after dissolution and liquidation, be forfeited in favor of the petitioner and furnish a copy thereof to petitioner’s counsel, ATTY. WINSTON M. GINEZ with post- al address at QUIAL GINEZ BETRAN & YU, 10L Burgundy Corporate Tower, 252 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., 1200 Makati City. If you fail to answer within the time fixed, as per the Rules of Court, the petitioner shall take judgement against you and demand from this court the re- lief applied in this petition. Moreover, you are reminded of the pro- vision of the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy guidelines dated March 12, 2002, to observe restraint in filing a Mo- tion to Dismiss and instead alleged the grounds thereof as defenses in the an- swer. If you fail to answer within the time fixed, the Court shall order the Public Prosecutor to investigate whether or not collusion exist between the parties and intervene for the state to see it that the evidence presented is not fabricated or suppressed. Witness the HON. PAULINO Q. GALLEGOS, Acting presiding Judge of this Court this 9th day of May 2018. ATTY. LEI S. TUNGPALAN Legal Researcher/ Officer in-Charge 5/25 & 6/1/18
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