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Horseback riding instructor found not guilty of sex charges A Stafford horseback riding instructor has been found not guilty of sexual charges during a trial Wednesday in Stafford County Circuit Court. Boris Gokovski, 64, was found
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North Stafford will host the annual National Night Out campaign with organized neighborhood “block parties” and the free community gathering at the Target parking lot in Stafford Marketplace on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 6-9 p.m. More than 100 exhibitors are scheduled to participate at Stafford Marketplace. The effort is meant to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for participation in anticrime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back, according to a news release. For more, contact 540-658-4030 or The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office was one of the many organizations participating in National crimeprevention@staffordcountyva. Night Out in North Stafford. FILE PHOTO gov.
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MAN CHARGED WITH MALICIOUS WOUNDING A Spotsylvania man was charged with malicious wounding July 22 following a shooting into a house, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. Kevin Overton, 40, was arrested after Stafford deputies responded to a call about shots fired at a home on Melchers Drive. While en route to the call, deputies were told that a suspect, who had fled, returned to the home, fired a second shot and was driving a black older-model Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck. A woman was alone in the home and told deputies that she was shaken up but not injured. She said that she was sitting at her computer when she saw a black pickup pull up in front of her house. She then heard a loud bang and her front window shattered, according to the report. She saw a man, whom she knew to be Overton, holding a long gun, entering the truck and driving off. The second shot hit the back window of her vehicle, a report said. The victim said that Overton and her adult son had a dispute earlier in the day that resulted in her son being hospitalized and needing 14 staples in his arm. Overton hit her son with a pipe, she told police, but the incident had gone unreported, according to the report. A warrant was obtained for Overton’s arrest and he turned himself in. EDUCATION
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MAN FACES ASSAULT CHARGES AFTER ROAD-RAGE INCIDENT An 18-year-old Stafford County man was arrested July 20 after a road-rage confrontation. Terrell A. Garnett was charged with assault, disorderly conduct and destruction of private property, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. Stafford deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in a parking lot at Sheetz, 10 Washington Square Plaza in southern Stafford, that stemmed from a road-range incident involving a weapon. According to the victim, he pulled into the parking lot, exited his vehicle and began walking to the front door of the store. The suspect, Garnett, was a passenger in another car that also pulled into Sheetz. Garnett approached the victim, yelling and cursing, punched the victim on the left side of his head and yelled that he had a gun, according to a report. Fearing for his life, the victim pulled out a knife, causing Garnett to retreat to the car he arrived in. The driver of that car then circled the store and pulled up close to the victim’s car. Garnett got out of the car and threw a broom at the victim’s car, causing a dent in the door. He and the driver then left the parking lot but were later located at the nearby Walmart. Ganett was released on a $1,500 bond. SPORTS
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It’s been over a week since attending the Stafford Armed Services Memorial dedication. I’ve been reflecting on what honorable contri- DANIEL CORTEZ tion and leadership looked like from the toughest man in America. That occurred when Gen. Robert Neller, the commandant of the Marine Corps, apologized to the Vietnam veteran community present for decades of abuse they faced after their service in Southeast Asia. Those were words many badly needed to hear. Neller was the keynote speaker for the event full of military tributes to hundreds of veterans and families attending. And correctly given the most honor were WWII vets present and the memory of those who spurred completion of the memorial — thanks to former Supervisor Alvin Bandy, who thought up the concept decades ago, and the family efforts of Marine Sgt. Donald Lamar II, killed in Afghanistan, who reinvigorated the need for the memorial. Real leadership is sometimes saying you’re sorry, and Neller’s words moved many veterans to tears after hearing his poignant remarks about America’s involvement in Vietnam and conflicts since. Neller’s compassionate sincerity is indicative of an administration with a new attitude toward veterans. During his comments, Neller encouraged families to gather and continue sharing positive stories about those who served a day or a decade, through such tributes as Stafford had organized. Where do we get such men as Neller? Fortunately, the commonwealth honed some of his tenacious passion for victory and team esprit as a rugby teammate of former Gov. George Allen at the Univer-
The morning program and memorial honored veterans’ service and their history dating back to the Revolutionary War. The entire event was championed by working group chairman Daniel Chichester and memorial commission member retired Marine Lt. Gen. Ron Christmas. Both are decorated Vietnam veterans who will forever remain the guiding face and force of the project. Chichester had his full complement of family veterans present, including broth-
ers John and Richard, two well-known area political activists who served honorably in the armed forces, as well as his wife and three sons including Jay Chichester, an army veteran who was decorated with a bronze star in Iraq. By where I sat was local Sherriff David Decatur, an Army veteran himself proudly smiling. Nearby was Virginia veterans’ finest political ally, 1st District Congressman Rob Wittman, warmly greeting every veteran family in sight, while ladies of the veterans’ auxiliary savored the tribute. Seeing Air Force Vietnam veteran Frank White, also a member of the working group, sit with relief on his face was therapeutic for citizens weary of war. But as expected, sadly there were comments from junior speakers pandering to elected officials who lacked the intestinal fortitude to serve during Vietnam and owning lackluster political records of supporting minorities and veterans over the years. There are many memorials across the nation honoring veterans. And each locality should take pride in their uniqueness. Sincere appreciation must go to County Administrator Tom Foley and staff who ultimately insured on-time completion and coordination of this remarkable project. But to get the true effect of Stafford’s memorial, visit it at dusk and wait till the lights come on. Sit on a bench by the main wall and listen to the water spilling off the globe symbolizing worldwide service of our patriots as the sound of our national emblem lit by stationary lights flaps in the breeze. It brings calm to so many of us veterans and families who seek it. Well done Stafford County...well done. Daniel P. Cortez of Stafford is a Northern Virginia political writer and broadcaster. He can be reached at dpcortez1969@yahoo.com.
to the countless families who have lost loved ones for a greater cause, sacrificing life for our freedoms. But what does it mean today, and to the younger generation looking forward. I fear another war will eradicate all the memories of wars gone by, as we survive as humanity. But hey, that is the stuff of futuristic minds and unwinnable wars, hopefully I am wrong, but the constant reminder of Quantico’s practicing for war, clearly
demonstrates another one looms in the not so distant future. Eisenstein once said, “I do not what weapons will be used in WWIII, but WWIV will be fought with sticks and stones.” As we take time to honor the fallen, we must never forget that more will fall for our way of life in America. Hopefully the great king will overshadow the kingdoms of men and bring eternal peace forever. Bryant Wilkerson
sity of Virginia in the ’70s prior to being commissioned in 1975. They were both lions in competitive play. And Neller kept the national defense focus genuine with the need for positive community involvement, recounting memories of Stafford decades ago while on various assignments at Quantico Marine Corps base. The legislative actions of Marine commandants sadly at times become politically expedient. It was refreshing to hear the Corps’ premier fighting man focus on the aftereffects and remedies of the scourge that war causes on veterans mentally and physically.
TO THE EDITOR Editor’s note: The following comment was posted at InsideNoVa.com on David Kerr’s column “Remembering those who answered the country’s call.” So true! One post I can comment on without offending anyone. Recalling WWII and my grandfather being drafted out of the fields of Buckingham County as a farmer into a killing war machine in the Pacific Theater, or the cousin who came back from Vietnam traumatized,
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Ticketmaster and LiveNation have released ticket vouchers for seven upcoming shows at Bristow’s Jiffy Lube Live amphitheater as part of a court settlement. The tickets are part of a 2013 class action settlement for anyone who purchased tickets between Oct. 21, 1999, and Feb. 27, 2013. The Schlesinger v. Ticketmaster class action lawsuit alleged that Ticketmaster did not fully disclose all aspects of its UPS and order processing fees to consumers. The company settled the lawsuit by creating the voucher and discount program. Each voucher can be redeemed for two general admission tickets to any eligible show listed on the settlement website and a total of two vouchers (four tickets) can be used on any event, according to a Ticketmaster news release. Consumers can log into their accounts at ticketmaster.com and check ‘Active Vouchers.’ Vouchers can then be redeemed at settlement.livenation.com. Eligible shows in Bristow include: July 30: The BIG Concert: Hyper Space Tour Boston with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Aug. 2: Linkin Park: One More Light World Tour Aug 13: United We Rock Tour 2017 Sept. 3: Matchbox Twenty & Counting Crows: A Brief History of Everything Tour Sept. 9: Brad Paisley: Weekend Warrior World Tour 2017
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NORFOLK—President Donald J. Trump commissioned the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford on July 22 at Naval Station Norfolk. Trump was greeted with flourishes, "Hail to the Chief " and a 21-gun salute as he arrived onboard. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st Dist., a member of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, was at the ceremony and issued a statement. “The USS Gerald R. Ford is the future of American aircraft carriers and I was honored to be in attendance for her commissioning,” said Wittman. “As events unfolding around the globe make clear, it is vital that we maintain the ability to use air power to project force and defend US interests. With her advanced technology, the Ford will give us a competitive edge over our adversaries. She will be a vital asset to our Fleet for decades to come, especially as we build up to a force of 12 aircraft carriers.” Gov. Terry McAuliffe gave the welcoming remarks and lauded the accomplishments of Virginia’s shipbuilders and the state’s support to military and veterans. “Mr. President, if you want to save taxpayer money and help our military, you put all of the military contracts here in the Commonwealth of Virginia.” said McAuliffe. “We’ll deliver on time, ahead of budget, because we are the greatest workforce in America, and I’m also proud of our greatest 27 active duty military installations and the largest naval base in the world.” Following others’ remarks, the president made the principal address at the ceremony.
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Trump had visited the pre-commissioning unit ship CVN 78 while it was docked at the Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipyard on March 2. “I knew that I had to be here today, and I told you I'd be back to congratulate you and the crew and everybody involved on commissioning the newest, largest, and most advanced aircraft carrier in the history of this world,” said Trump. “That's a big achievement.” The president went on to tell the sailors, “For the rest of your lives, you'll be able to tell your friends and family that you served on the greatest ship in the United States Navy and, in my opinion, on the greatest ship anywhere in the world.” Trump lauded the ships namesake, Navy veteran and former President Gerald R. Ford and thanked his daughter Susan Ford Bales, the ship’s sponsor, and the Ford family. “Gerald Ford embodied American values like few others: love of family, love of freedom and, most of all, love of country,” said the president. “He knew that patriotism is the heartbeat of a nation. He knew that we must love our country in order to protect it. And he knew that we must have pride in our history if we are going to have confidence in our future.” The president placed the ship into commission following his remarks, and Capt. Richard McCormack officially assumed command of the ship. A call on a bosun’s pipe set the first watch and sailors reported to their watch stations. Bales then gave the order to man the ship and bring the USS Gerald R. Ford to life. Flags were hoisted on deck as sailors manned the rails. For more, visit navy.mil/ah_online/ USSFord/index.html.
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SCPS TO HOST MONCURE ELEMENTARY GROUNDBREAKING A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Anne E. Moncure Elementary School will be held Aug. 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the school, located at 75 Moncure Lane. Contractors will break ground on building the new school in the coming weeks. School officials, staff and the Stafford County Board of Supervisors will attend. The construction project is expected to cost more than $29.9 million and the school is expected to open in the fall of 2019. The design of the new school supports the SCPS C5W vision, which focuses on communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, citizenship and wellness. The abundant interior transparency will create a strong sense of community connections for students, staff and parents. The exterior transparency connects Moncure’s community of learners to the natural setting that exists on the site, according to a SCPS press release. The building is planned to be a LEED Silver certified and Energy Star-rated school and will accommodate approximately 966 students. It is expected to provide enhanced instructional environments with a focus on active learning, advanced technology, carefully exposed building features, personalized and collaborative spaces. CONCERT SERIES TO FEATURE NAVY’S ‘THE SEA CHANTERS’ The National Museum of the Marine Corps and Heritage Center will host a concert Aug. 2 as part of its summer concert series that concludes Aug. 25. The evening will feature the United States Navy Band's “The Sea Chanters” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Sea Chanters are the band’s official chorus and will present everything from traditional choral music, including sea chanteys and patriotic fare, to opera, Broadway and contemporary music. The free concert will be performed outside on the museum's entry plaza. Parking is also free. The museum is located at 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway in Triangle. LOCAL WOMAN GRADUATES FROM BASIC MILITARY TRAINING United States Air Force Airman Jade Hill, of Stafford, recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. She completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate’s degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. Hill is a 2015 graduate of North Stafford High School. She is the daughter of Tisha Juggins and step-daughter of Vincent Cooper of Fredericksburg, the sister of Arteja Cooper, Daniel Robinson and Vincent Cooper II of Fredericksburg, and DetEDUCATION
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LOCAL STUDENT GRADUATES FROM UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND Fredericksburg resident Laila Almahdali graduated from the University of Rhode Island at its 131st commencement in late May. More than 3,000 students were honored that day. Almahdali earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. For more information, visit uri.edu. STAFFORD RESIDENT NAMED TO UNIVERSITY DEAN’S LIST Victoria Shepard of Stafford was recently named to the spring dean's list at the University of Findlay. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. The University of Findlay is one of the largest private colleges in northwest Ohio and serves more than 4,000 students. LOCAL RESIDENTS EARN DEGREES FROM WGU Several Stafford residents received degrees this month from Western Governors University and a ceremony was held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Angela Johnson received a bachelor of arts degree in interdisciplinary studies (K-8); Rosalyn Berry: a bachelor of science degree in information technology with a security emphasis; Maksuda Mannan: a master of arts degree in teaching science for grades 5-12; Clayton Lippart: a master of science degree in nursing education; and Michelle Fugate: a bachelor of science degree in business management. Nineteen United States governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education established the university in 1997. WGU is an online, nonprofit that serves 82,000 students and 87,000 graduates in all 50 states. For more information, visit wgu.edu. AMERICAN RED CROSS NOTES BLOOD SHORTAGE Thousands of people have responded to an emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, but there continues to be a critical summer blood shortage. Eligible donors of all types are urgently needed, the organization says. Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Stafford include: July 28: 2:45 to 5:45 p.m., Sweet Frog– 315 Garrisonville Road, Suite 101 July 31: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., QCC–800 Corporate Dr., North Stafford Aug. 7: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stafford School Board, 31 Stafford Ave. Aug. 7: Noon to 6 p.m., Leaders Save Lives–Brooke Point High School, 1700 Courthouse Road Participants who give blood now through Aug. 31 will receive a $5 Target gift card. For more, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. SPORTS
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Angie Voyles has high hopes for her daughter’s future, but she says support through Medicaid has been essential as the government healthcare covers expensive hospital visits, specialist exams, and school and home health services that are not covered by her insurance. When Republicans talk about savings in the various health care proposals, most of the money comes from cuts in future Medicaid spending. Beyond limiting enrollment, government analysts say cuts will force states to make tough decisions about the types of services provided to Medicaid recipients and how much doctors, clinics and therapists are reimbursed for care. Haymarket residents Voyles and her husband began fostering their twins in Arkansas soon after their birth, and the couple adopted the children two years later. Now 5, Anna has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, tracheobronchomalacia, subglottic stenosis, chronic lung disease, metabolic bone disease, allergies, eczema and global delays. She has a tracheostomy to breathe and a gastric tube to be fed, as well as oxygen at home when she needs it for colds. Anna’s medical needs led the family to relocate to the Washington metro area to be closer to specialists, Voyles said. Her husband has spent 22 years in the military, and the insurance covers the family’s basic medical needs. But Medicaid has been filling large gaps in coverage. The family has already exceeded a cap from the insurance for visits to a specialist in Cincinnati. Anna also uses a $15,000 machine that helps keep her out of the hospital, but it was deemed experimental in the military health system. Medicaid has picked up these costs, as well as funding for Anna’s nurse to attend school with her. “At five years old, she’s walking, talking and running. She’s going to school and learning. Who knows where she could
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go. She could be president,” Voyles said. “This is going to hold her back. This is going to hold a lot of people back.”
HOLLOW EXCEPTION? One version of the GOP-crafted healthcare reform would cut spending on Medicaid over time. It would lead the federal government to spend 26 percent less in 2026 than it would have spent under the existing law, according to analysis by the Congressional Budget Office, and that would climb to 35 percent less by 2036. With restricted access to federal support, states grappling with rising medical costs will face tough decisions, according to a CBO report. “Under this legislation, after the next decade, states would continue to need to arrive at more efficient methods for delivering services [to the extent feasible] and to decide whether to commit more of their
own resources, cut payments to health care providers and health plans, eliminate optional services, restrict eligibility for enrollment, or adopt some combination of those approaches,” according to the CBO. “Over the long term, there would be increasing pressure on more states to use all of those tools to a greater extent.” Federal spending for children with certain disabilities wouldn't be subject to the general spending cuts under existing versions of the bill, but the narrow definition doesn’t apply to many children with special needs currently receiving assistance. Of the more than 5 million children with special needs enrolled in Medicaid, only 1.2 million currently meet the Senate’s definition of “disabled,” according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. This is because the bill’s language is tied to payments through Supplemental Security Income. Without changes, that excludes many children like Anna from families that aren’t impoverished but receive Medicaid to fill gaps in other insurance coverage. Losing that aid would put Anna’s family on a knife’s edge of bankruptcy. An illness kept Anna in the hospital for more than 100 days in 2015, putting the total medical bill for that visit well over $1 million. “We could be one illness away from being bankrupt,” Voyles said.
ALREADY SMALLER IN TEXAS A key concern for all special-needs parents is the threat of losing home and community-based services covered by many states and threatened if funding is scaled back. We’re seeing this scenario play out in Texas right now. The state implemented a $350 million cut to Medicaid in December that reduced reimbursements for speech, occupational and physical therapy for children. Because of the cuts, clinics have closed and therapists have quit. "I couldn't get any therapists to keep working for me who were registered or
‘We could be one illness away from being bankrupt.’ ANGIE VOYLES licensed," Kathi Strawn told ABC News last month. Strawn initially cut therapists’ pay by 30 percent. She eventually closed her clinic, which served 130 children with special needs, on June 1. When she tried to refer clients to nearby clinics, one was too booked for new cases and other therapists had stopped taking children because of low compensation rates. “We’ve had quite a few patents not able to get service,” Strawn said. In Virginia, school districts are an important service provider for children with special needs. Districts in the state receive nearly $33 million in reimbursements through Medicaid, Sen. Tim Kaine, DVirginia, noted in a statement June 21. “Medicaid enables many kids to go to school, plain and simple,” Kaine said. “It shocks me that some people say that cutting these programs would end a dependence on these programs, when these programs are the thing that allows our students to be independent and thrive in the classroom.” Reimbursements in the 2015-16 school year totaled nearly $3 million in Fairfax County, $2 million in Alexandria, $1.3 million in Prince William County, more than $800,000 in Stafford County and $622,000 in Loudoun County. Voyles isn’t ignorant of fraud and abuse in Medicaid, but she wants to see politicians focus on what’s broken, not replacing the entire system. “The wheel may not be perfect, but let’s fix what we have.”
Sawyers leads Dems in fundraising for 1st District race ALEX KOMA » BY akoma@insidenova.com
Prince William County School Board Chairman Ryan Sawyers holds an early fundraising lead over his Democratic opponents in the race to challenge Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st District, but the longtime congressman still boasts a hefty war chest ahead of the 2018 midterms. In campaign finance documents recently released, Sawyers reported raising about $76,700 from March 29 through June 30 and currently has about $42,400 in the bank. By contrast, Edwin Santana of Stafford County reported pulling in about $12,600 over the same period, and has about $7,400 on hand. The last Democrat who filed for the race, Vangie Williams of King George County, has yet to report any campaign finance activity.
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But Wittman, who has represented the sprawling district since winning a special election in 2007, dwarfed all of his challengers in the early cash race. He raised just over $200,000 from April through June, bringing the total for his re-election bid to about $386,000. Wittman now has about $1.03 million in the bank. When Sawyers announced his campaign in early April, he acknowledged that he was facing an “uphill battle” against the well-financed incumbent — Wittman has never received less than 56 percent of the vote, winning re-election in 2016 with nearly 60 percent of all ballots tallied. Sawyers’ fundraising does compare favorably to some of Wittman’s past opponents. Matt Rowe raised about $46,500 in his challenge against the Republican last year, while Norm Mosher managed
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about $108,200 in his 2014 bid and Adam Cook pulled in around $194,000 for his 2012 run. Yet not all of Sawyers’ early contributions have come from individual donors — the chairman’s poured about $54,000 of his own money into the campaign, including a $30,000 donation on the last day of the reporting period. Much of the rest has come in the form of “in-kind contributions,” or goods and services contributed to the campaign other than just money. Sawyers picked up about $20,200 from individual donors, while his lone donation from a political action committee came in the form of a $2,500 contribution from the Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Political Action League. The sheet metal workers association representing the greater D.C. area is EDUCATION
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the lone group to have endorsed Sawyers’ candidacy so far. But Wittman is no stranger to contributions from political action groups — $107,500 of his fundraising haul came courtesy of PACs, compared to about $92,600 from individual donors. Most PACs represented defense contractors or various other parts of the shipbuilding industry — the district includes parts of the Hampton Roads area and Wittman has frequently called for new investments in the U.S. Navy’s fleet as part of his role as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces. A PAC representing employees of Lockheed Martin, a Bethesda-based defense contractor, led the way in giving with a total of $8,000 in donations from April through June. SPORTS
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North Stafford’s Javon Swinton is a two-sport recruit DAVID FAWCETT » BY dfawcett@insidenova.com
North Stafford sophomore Javon Swinton is in no rush to choose a college. And that’s a good thing, since he’ll have more to think about than just finding the right school. He’ll have to consider a sport as well. Swinton entered the summer with two football offers already, from Virginia and Marshall. But basketball became an option as well after Hampton University made Swinton an offer. “This is really going to evolve,” North Stafford head football coach Joe Mangano said. “We’ll see where it goes. He’s got a good attitude.” Swinton first drew interest for his football exploits last season as a freshman, where he displayed his skillset in a variety of positions—playing wide receiver, cornerback and even quarterback. This season, Swinton will focus on wide receiver. North Stafford has a deep secondary in place and Mangano prefers long-limbed players like Swinton to play wide out. “The game comes easy to him,” Mangano said. “It moves at a slower pace. He’s very explosive in route running and has jump-ball ability.” At 6-1, Swinton has good size. He’s also added 15 pounds and now weighs 167. Swinton’s route-running has improved this summer as well during his workouts with former North Stafford all-state wide receiver Brandon Ravenel. Ravenel, who
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graduated from James Madison University this year, where he was an all-conference performer, is North Stafford’s wide receivers coach this season. Mangano expects Swinton to pick up more football offers as the season goes on. Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Penn State and Maryland are among schools closely following Swinton. Swinton starts at point guard for North Stafford’s basketball team, while
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Virginia Te ch s e n i or kicker Joey Slye (North Stafford) has been named to the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List. The JOEY SLYE Wuerffel Trophy is awarded to college football’s top community servant. Slye has been active in honoring his brother’s memory by working with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In 2014, Slye’s older brother, A.J., died at the age of 20 after a valiant 14-month battle with leukemia. In April, he hosted a fundraiser at Tech’s Indoor Practice Facility that coincided with a “Be The Match” event – a group that collects swabs of people’s cheeks of those possibly interested in donating bone marrow. The event aligned perfectly with Slye’s focus, since many with leukemia or other blood cancers need bone marrow transplants. Slye is also a nominee for the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, one of the most prestigious off-the-field honors in college football.
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consistency and dedication of the Everyone pretty much knows person doing the training. That’s there are some subjects better why when you attend a dog obeto avoid when in social situadience class, the trainer is really tions. Well, let me add anothtraining you, not your dog. er to that list—dog training. When we “obedience train” That’s right. A discussion a dog, we are basically attemptabout dog training —which ing to teach them to do things methods are better, more effective, right or wrong —can LAURIE C. WILLIAMS that will be pleasing to us but the farthest from their minds, be as contentious a topic as any political or religious debate! There’s and to stop doing things that come peran old saying that goes “The only thing fectly natural to them! And because we you can get two dog trainers to agree on don’t speak the same language, we must learn to communicate effectively with is the third one is wrong!” That is a little tongue in cheek, but it them by building associations. This takes does illustrate the wide range of dog be- a lot of repetition and practice, which can havior and training methodology and become tedious at times. Unfortunately, philosophies. If you consult three differ- there are no short cuts. So if your dog training isn’t “working,” ent dog training professionals about an issue you are having with your dog, it is rather than immediately blame it on the very likely you could get three completely method, ask yourself a few questions. Are you being consistent? Remember, different opinions on how to solve it. So, what’s a dog owner to do? How do you dogs do not speak our language and can know which solution is the right one for become easily confused; so it is very important to be consistent with your expecyour dog? Regardless of what method you tations, your rules, boundaries and even choose, no dog training method or pro- the words you use for your cues/comgram is going to be effective if you don’t mands. Make sure everyone in the household is on the same page and requiring follow through. That’s why when I’m asked by a pro- the same things. Are you communicating your wishes spective client if my training will work, my answer is always, “Yes, but only if you effectively? Does your dog really know do it.” The effectiveness of any dog train- when he has done something you speing method is dependent on the skill, cifically liked? When he is given a re-
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Hot cars, hot dogs at Victory Baptist Tucked away along Telegraph Road in the northern part of North Stafford, Victory Baptist Church proved to be the magnet that drew area automobile enthusiasts to a car-show Saturday. The congregation’s first effort drew 32 entries, ranging from a 1923 Ford to current high-tech products, vying for the reward of hand-made trophies. Entry fees from the show, along with snack proceeds and a raffle, will be used to help pay for the youth members’ summer camp. Plans call for the show to be back next year.
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the event, featured at Nolcha, New York Fashion Week, Sept. 8-12. Nolcha showcases independent fashion designers and their collections to a global audience of press, retailers, stylists and industry influencers. Over the past nine years, Nolcha has become established as a platform of discovery, promoting cutting edge innovative fashion designers through runway shows and exhibitions. The event previously featured accessories from Wren & Roch’s collection of high fashion handbags, each of which is made in New York. Wren & Roch’s founders, Karen Hansen and Laura Rachlin, are survivors of sexual assault and use their creations to bring awareness to sexual abuse and to raise funds for educational materials. Two of Barton’s sculptures, “Carry Your Courage” and “Jade,” will be sporting accessories from Wren & Roch’s collection. “As a practicing therapist, this platform resonated with me immediately,” said Barton. “I meet with people on a daily basis whose lives have been disrupted by sexual assault. The moment I learned about their “Carry Your Courage” campaign, I knew I had to help support and expand their mission.” Hansen and Rachlin launched the “Carry Your Courage” campaign to help lift the stigma of guilt and shame surrounding rape and abuse. For Barton and her business partner, Teri Twigg, the collaboration seemed a perfect match. “When I saw Wren & Roch’s work and the level of detail of their designs, I knew at least one of Laurie’s pieces must include them,” Twigg said. “Laurie felt the very same thing and took it even further, including their designs in two sculptures. It was a collaboration meant to be on many levels. ” “What we’re doing with our platform is using fashion as our vehicle to get our message out there and to build confidence in people who are carrying our handbags,” said Laura Rachlin, “We’re trying to take something that’s not easy to talk about and make it OK for people
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to come forward with their story. We’re there to rally behind them.” Rachlin said Barton took an interest in their mission and approached them about collaborating for the Nolcha shows. Hansen described the collaboration as a “no-brainer.” “[Barton’s] sculptures are very fashionable,” Hansen said. “They’re about being a strong woman.” Barton will be donating a percentage of the proceeds from the sales of “Carry Your Courage” and “Jade” sculptures to the Wren & Roch Foundation. Funds that the foundation receives go directly toward speaking engagements and educating the public about the topic of sexual assault. Twigg said Barton has studied fashion icons, photographers and those who make a difference in the industry in order to create her new collection, “The Nolcha Four,” which will debut during Fashion Week. She said Barton has an incredible ability to bring her sculptures to life and bring the viewers into their story. “I describe Laurie’s work as ‘Art inspired by life,” said Twigg, who believes along with Barton, that they are here to do something that lasts beyond them, something that impacts the greater good. “I have no idea what to expect from being a part of Fashion Week,” said Barton. “We’ve never been to anything like this; up until now, Teri and I have not been involved in the fashion industry. We are taking a leap of faith.” Barton is close to her family and relies on relatives for support and guidance. She said her husband, Mike, provides counsel which is wise, pragmatic and practical. Other family members provide honest feedback and ideas for her to consider. When all is said and done, Barton holds to her ultimate goal which is to help others stretch their limits and to find more ways to use art to improve their personal lives. “Art benefits people,” Barton said, “For me, it is much more than a pretty piece of metal.” For more, visit bartonsculptures.com
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The recount certainly hurt Foy when it came time to raise money — she pulled in just $3,000 in the month of June, while Austion managed about $8,600. The Republican also has a hefty advantage in cash on hand, banking about $26,300 to Foy’s $8,400. But Foy was also a massive financial underdog to King — he spent about $131,300 on the race compared to Foy’s roughly $35,000 — and she expects that she’ll be able to attract plenty of smalldollar donations to help make up for Austion’s early advantage. “In the primary, the majority of our donations came from less than $100 contributions, which is something I’m really proud of,” Foy said. “It was difficult when we were waiting for the recount, because people want to make sure their dollars are going to the candidate for the general, and I understand that. But this has always been a people-powered, grassroots campaign.” In the run-up to November Foy plans to focus on four major issues she frequently CLASSIFIED
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