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you have,” he told the public before the disruptions, noting that he can relate to empers flared Tuesday at a what people are saying. Schumate said he served in Vietnam in Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting when a combat zone and thinks that it is greatly the board’s county attorney disrespectful to burn the American flag. shared his advice on a contro- He compared it to how many people feel when they see the Confederate flag being versial Confederate flag issue. The Confederate flag discussed flies 80 flown; however, the amendment that “our feet above the tree line off Interstate 95 forefathers created” is there. Schumate said that he attended the Virnear Falmouth, on private property, and its flagpole is leased to the Virginia Flag- ginia Military Institute, which is steeped in Confederate history. gers organzation. “My heritage is deeply steeped in all of In recent weeks, local residents have asked the board to have the flag removed this, but it has not persuaded me from or lowered, or to enact a county stance in what I believe the Constitution requires the form of website postings or highway me to do and say when I advise this billboards stating that the flag is not af- board,” he said. He said that the permit requirements filiated with the county and that Stafford issued for the flag in question are all in welcomes everyone. County attorney Charles Schumate proper order. ets prime display as doesn’t crowds browse shop the stand operated C&T Produce the North Then hebyaddressed the atheight of the normally address and issues publicly, s year the total number of vendors has increased to around 30 at the same location, the parkinstead advises the board in closed ses- flag, based on suggestions that a zoning al Pavilion on the Stafford Hospital campus. The market is open Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. require the height of the sions. This time, Schumate provided the ordinance could ALEKS DOLZENKO | INSIDENOVA public an explanation of his legal advice flag to be lowered. That’s possible for future flagpoles, he to the board. The advice is the same as when the issue arose in 2014, he said, ex- said, but this flagpole would be grandfathered in and allowed to remain. plaining that the law is clear. “It may be very disrespectful to some The county has no legal authority to require removing the flag, he said, be- people, and I respect that,” he said. “It cause it is on private property. Also, the may be something hard to understand. property owner is protected by the 1st …” He noted that it would be a differAmendment of the U.S. Constitution, ent story if the flag flew on government which guards free speech. andVirginia com- Deof approval. The grant works as aone 50 internal property.investigations Additionally, the During Schumate’s explanation, plaints is significant, ” Decatur said. percent match with local his funding partment of Transportation has no power person in the crowd challenged with a nty Sheriff ’s from the county.from The the costaudience. to Staf- “Body-worn to remove it,cameras he said. are a psychoquestioned, shouting d for a U.S. to misbehavior ford is $400,000 a year for five years. logical If thedeterrent board attempted to haveon the flag Board Chairman Paul Milde, R-Aquia, ustice grant sides itofwould the lens. The benefits Stafford Da- both removed, expose the county to asked her to leave.County MomentsSheriff later, anoth100 of its vid Decatur told InsideNoVa that exceed the drawbacks associated er person yelled “Coward!” as Schumate litigation from the property owner and body cam- implementing a body-camera pro- with the cost and time to manage the Virginia Flaggers, he said. provided his advice. program.and ” previously, a group of logram is aacknowledged vast undertaking. Schumate that The the goal issue theRecently ding of the the technology in thetodeof is thenot program toprevalent achieve aacross high calUsing residents urged the board consider of hate isolated;isit’s uties in the field operations division level of transparency with the com- partment’s that the flag represents hate and racism, the country, he said. division to Thmunity theinmost immediprotecting rights which allow has nofor place the county. e board while wrestled with thisthe matter in would andSchumate expansivesaid: contact withbethe citizens deputies alike, he ateBut “It may popular 2014ofand again and recently, but Schumate applied for served, [to remove the flag]Debut said said. his office did not wrestle with it, be- community ord County said. “…The benefit of having video would be outside the cause “We clearly understand what the catur CAMERA ATTORNEY PAGE 13 St af ford of the C ounty for prosecution, training, framework ve its stamp law.” law isfootage in this case. ” PAGE 13 Schumate also refer“I understand the strong feelings that
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he Stafford County School Board agreed Tuesday to a $588,000 fouryear contract with Ricoh USA of Chicago for copier services beginning in fiscal 2017. The initial proposed contract was for $650,000. A competing Xerox representative attended four school board meetings this spring urging the board to consider using Xerox, which produced the lowest bid. Stafford County Public Schools used Ricoh for the past 10 years and has used Xerox in the past. School board members did not choose Xerox, but thanked its representative for saving the schools $250,000 over four years based on its lower bid and for providing information that helped the board save money. S cho ol b o ard memb ers and Superintendent Bruce Benson expressed disappointment in the way the school system handled the matter, but said it would cause them to look more closely at future business dealings. “I think we could’ve been clearer in our communication with our vendors,” said Benson. In April, the board deferred a decision on which copier company to use and decided to further review its options. There were five bidding companies involved. There, school board member Patricia Healy, SCHOOL Mitchell Shinskie (88) and Liam Kauthen (5) celebrate after Colonial Forge beat Hylton 37-34 PAGE 13 R-Rock Hill, challenged in overtime Sept. 15. For details of the game, turn to page 12
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SHERIFF’S BRIEFS DEPUTIES DEPLOY DRONE, LOCATE MISSING TEEN A missing Mountain View High School student was found with the help of the Sheriff ’s Office Unmanned Aircraft System, commonly referred to as a drone, sheriff ’s spokesman 1st Lt. Eric Quinn said. The Stafford Sheriff ’s Office received a call on Sept. 18, at approximately 5 p.m. in reference to a missing person. The 18-year-old student did not return home after school Sept. 18, and the sheriff ’s office was called about 5 p.m. While the student had no history of running away, deputies found his book bag and cell phone in the school. With heightened concern for the teen’s safety, detectives conducted interviews and learned that nobody had seen or heard from him since the end of the school day. The Sheriff ’s Office Search & Rescue Team and the drone team were called to assist in the search. The drone, which is equipped with a thermal imaging camera, was launched around 9 p.m. and by 9:30 p.m. picked up a thermal image believed to be the student. Deputies were directed to that area and the missing student was found unharmed. “The drone has proven to be an invaluable tool for our agency,” said Stafford Sheriff D.P. Decatur. “Having the ability to search large areas of land from above
in a short period of time for lost, missing and dangerous individuals has allowed us to provide another layer of safety to our citizens. I’m extremely happy that we were able to quickly locate and return this young man back to his family unharmed.”
STAFFORD BOY, 11, STRUCK BY PICKUP IN HIT-AND-RUN An 11-year-old Stafford boy was injured in a hit-and-run Sept. 16 and detectives are hoping the public can help identify the vehicle and driver involved. The boy was crossing Cynthia’s Place on his bicycle in the England Run area around 3 p.m. when he was struck by a pickup truck. The driver stopped momentarily before driving off, Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office spokesperson 1st Lt. Eric Quinn said. The boy was treated at Stafford Hospital Center and later released. The vehicle was described as a dark blue crew-cab pickup truck with a Philadelphia Eagles sticker on the left side of the back window. The driver was a young man, possibly Hispanic, with black hair. He was wearing rainbow-colored sunglasses on his head. There was a female in the front passenger seat with a child on her lap and another male in the backseat of the cab, sitting behind the driver. Deputies ask anyone with information on the incident to call 540-658-4400 or Stafford Crime Solvers at 540-659-2020.
SCPS renovates libraries for students Stafford County Public Schools finished a massive transformation with newly renovated and state of the art libraries across the division. The library spaces feature cutting edge makerspace, technology labs and collaborative rooms, according to the school district. The spaces also have renovated offices for library staff, new shelving and an ultramodern look the students will love. Garrisonville Elementary School added new flooring, painted the entire room, added a smart panel for teaching space, repositioned shelving to provide more room and developed a phase II plan to bring in furniture, a Lego wall, and peg board for supplies, circulation desk and collaborative space. Widewater Elementary School added new flooring, painted the entire space, added new shelving tops, redesigned the space to allow for more teaching, added new furniture with kid-size soft seating and collaborative areas, added a new circulation desk and added makerspace
with a Lego wall. Winding Creek Elementary School added a new circulation desk, additional shelving, new kid-sized soft seating, maker storage and added furniture. Edward E. Drew Middle School received a new circulation desk, replaced flooring, painted the entire space, and added several teaching and collaborative areas, as well as a smart panel. The library also features a new student makerspace, a renewed television studio, new furniture, and new rise stadium seating and booth seating with writable wall space. Ferry Farm Elementary School added new flooring, shelving, redesigned the space to allow more room for teaching, developed a plan for new furniture, new circulation desk and window treatments. The Department of Facility Planning, Design and Construction worked through the summer to complete the projects. For more on Stafford County Public Schools, visit the division website at www.staffordschools.net.
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Public hearing set for I-95 express lanes extension VDOT will host a public hearing for the I-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg extension project to review the proposed design and submit comments 6-8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 25, at Stafford High School. The I-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project would extend I-95 Express Lanes approximately 10 miles from Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) to the vicinity of Route 17 (Warrenton Road) in Stafford County. New access to the Express Lanes corridor is proposed in the vicinity of the Route 17 and Courthouse Road interchanges along Interstate 95. New access is also proposed on I-95 at Exit 148, which connects with Russell Road near Quantico Marine Corps base.
Stafford County is stepping up efforts to eliminate illegal signs placed in the public rights-of-way and asking the public to obey sign ordinances. Illegal signs distract drivers, disrupt sight distances and clutter gateways to the county that Stafford has worked to beautify in recent years. Each illegal sign will result in a $100 fine, Stafford County information officer Shannon Howell said. “We have no problem with signs being displayed in a legal manner. Illegal signs pose a hazard to motorists and clutter up our intersections,” said Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Paul Milde. “As well, the signs pose a danger to our Parks and R-Board staff who remove these signs in the midst of traffic. They can remove as much as 500 to 800 signs a weekend. We are increasing our efforts to hold those who litter our
The extended Express Lanes would connect to the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing project. The Rappahannock River Crossing is doubling the capacity of I-95 southbound to six lanes from just north of Route 17 to just south of Route 3 in Fredericksburg. The meeting will be held in an openhouse format, with a presentation beginning at 7 p.m. VDOT representatives will be available to answer questions before and after the presentation. The public can give oral or written comments at the public hearing, or mail comments by Monday, Oct. 10, 2017, to VDOT Fredericksburg District, Attention: Krishna Potturi, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405.
roadways accountable.” Placing signs within the public right-of-way without a permit is illegal pursuant to both Stafford County and Virginia codes. The county has entered into an agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation to remove those signs. Illegal signs will be removed and a fine of $100 plus costs will be imposed on the person or entity being advertised on the signs. To avoid fines, officials recommend that individuals or companies obtain permits from VDOT, remove the signs from the public right-ofway or obtain permission from private property owners to locate the signs on their property. Signs on private property may also require county permits. For information on the proper way to display a sign in the county, call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 540-658-8668.
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During the governor’s upcoming “Latino Summit,” with immigration opponents probably emboldened due to President Trump’s DANIEL CORTEZ recent DACA announcement, bipartisan solutions must be examined. The Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College will be the location Oct. 10 where Gov. Terry McAuliffe addresses critical issues facing the commonwealth’s 9 percent Hispanic community. His “New Virginia Economy” Hispanic theme in many ways appears to suggest ultimately what Trump desires in his proposed Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment plan, or RAISE, is a path to citizenship for illegals and a focus on economic advance. Sadly, the pending Nov. 7 gubernatorial election has posturing liberals and conservatives using compassion and illegal immigration to put concern in voters’ minds. The issue will also undoubtedly be a topic of conversation Sept. 27 at the governor’s mansion as community leaders gather for a reception celebrating Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month. Will indirect fearmongering be part of the summit’s goal to rally Democrats against conservative Ed Gillespie’s slate? Contrastingly, the practice of vilifying undocumented Latinos sadly remains prevalent for many Republicans. Examine how the battle lines over the controversial sanctuary cities issue were demonstrated in February when Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam cast the Virginia State Senate’s deciding vote to support them.
Republicans clearly forced the matter when their majority leader, Thomas Norment, voted against the attempted conservative ban forcing Northam’s tie-breaking vote preventing the detaining and deportation of those illegally in the country. And liberals’dialogue demonstrates bias when Virginia’s Hispanic Chamber of Commerce loses political credibility as a balanced arbiter of Latino issues by coming down hard against Trump’s DACA position. Lisa Zajur, wife of chamber President Michel Zajur, recently stated the president’s action would “set a tone of hopelessness” for Virginia’s approximately 12,000 DACA students and the chamber’s new pilot program “Passport to Education with Commerce.” This independent voter suggests that Trump’s administration is more qualified to promote commerce to our growing Hispanic population over Virginia’s small Hispanic Chamber with a membership of approximately 300. In reality there remain scores of Latin organizations claiming to be more representative to aid immigrants. One of the largest is The League of United Latin American Citizens, which formed in 1929 with approximately 115,000 members and was largely composed of veterans attempting to end discrimination. My uncle Raul was twice president of that group. But I recall him espousing more conservative business values back in the 1950s and ’60s than today’s very liberal LULAC. Memberships aside, what remains acrimonious to the average Latino voter is the ongoing stalemate regarding DACA. Troubling for many are not just Trump’s actions, but President Obama’s controversial and illegal pronouncement on DACA when Democrats controlled both houses of Congress.
As in the previous two summits I’ve attended, the passion for compassion for our DACA students will be sincere and should be embraced. What also should be embraced is the need for Hispanic community policing by supporting H.R. 3697, “The Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act,” sponsored by Rep. Barbara Comstock, R-10th District. While promoting discussion regarding nationalism over globalism, summit attendees must agree MS-13 gang members should be swiftly prosecuted and deported. But it will be disappointing if few conservative elected officials or activists actually attend to promote that needed dialogue. And what has to be just as fervent is the need for Hispanic assimilation, obeying the rule of law and civility in protest with respect to DACA or the difficult monument and flag issue across Virginia. One of Trump’s key advisers on DACA and immigration has been popular Virginia Hispanic businessman Luis Quinonez, his senior advisor on Hispanic, Immigration and Veteran’s Affairs. Quinonez, a decorated Vietnam veteran, was considered for the post of Secretary of Veterans Affairs and remains under consideration for future cabinet posts. Quinonez applauded Trump’s DACA action but remained concerned that key conservatives are distancing themselves from the decision. “The president must keep his campaign promises, and Republicans must be united and visible at events like the summit to promote civility and a responsible dialogue,” Quinonez stated. He also emphasized the need for programs state or nationally that would demonstrate illegal Dreamers and their families have earned their path to citizenship. With the millions who wait decades legally to earn citizenship, that should be a key summit focus. Daniel P. Cortez is a political writer and broadcaster active in veterans and minority affairs. Reach him at dpcortez1969@yahoo.com.
can positively impact the lives of nearly everyone in our community by passing comprehensive tax reform, because it will allow our small businesses to thrive and will certainly put more people to work. A Tax Foundation study estimated that by passing tax reform, household incomes will increase by $5,349. That extra money will help so many families cover unexpected expenses or will allow parents to put a little more money toward a college fund for their children. Tax reform has the potential to help so much and that is why Congress needs to get its act together and pass meaningful legislation. For small business owners, tax reform is vital to staying competitive in the increasingly competitive economy. If you ask anyone who runs a business, they will tell you that our tax code is one of the biggest obstacles they face in their operations, because it is too complicated and charges unfair rates.
Many find out that they face rates as high as 40 percent, which makes running a profitable business much more difficult. Congress needs to remedy these issues that nearly every small business owner faces by making it easier to comply with the tax code and charging more reasonable rates. After all, small businesses are the backbone of the economy, representing 97 percent of businesses in Virginia and employing 1.5 million people across the state. The GOP must not let anything get in the way of passing tax reform. There may be a looming fight over the budget, but they must not let any petty disagreements get in the way of moving forward of this vital overhaul of the tax code. Tax reform represents an opportunity for Republicans in Congress to improve communities across the country with a single piece of legislation and they cannot allow it to pass. Heather Stefl Stafford County
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2017 was meant to be the year Republicans enacted the agenda that won them the White House and majorities in Congress, but there has not been much progress. Having failed to pass healthcare reform, the GOP must unite around policies that will help to improve the lives of voters across the country or they will not be able to retain control in DC for much longer. The policy that will provide the most beneficial impact to Americans is comprehensive tax reform. The Trump administration must come together with leaders in Congress to improve our tax code, which has been an impediment to growth and the source of frustration for everyone in this country for far too long. We need a tax code that fosters growth and competition, rather than the bloated, antiquated code we have now. I believe that our representatives
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Childhood friends become award-winning authors Ellie Whitney, Paige Edwards and Traci Abramson dreamed of becoming writers since childhood. The three women have participated in the same writing group for the past two years, and their success is now evident through the awards they have begun to accumulate. Besides meeting frequently to help critique one another’s work, the three friends have attended various writing conferences, including the LDStorymakers Writers Conference in Provo, Utah, according to the writers, who are members of the Stafford Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “The conference has become renowned for being one agents and editors want to attend because of the incredible talent pool found there,”
Abramson said. The recent conference included a firstchapter contest with hundreds of entries each year. In 2016, Edwards placed third in the mystery/suspense category, and Whitney had two entries that placed, a second and third, both in young adult fantasy. This year, Whitney won her category. As part of her prize, she has the opportunity to submit her manuscript directly to several of the agents who attended the 2017 conference. Also associated with LDStorymakers are the Orson F. Whitney Awards, which are presented at a gala at the conclusion of the conference. The Whitney Awards recognize novels written by authors who belong to the LDS. With her most recent win for her novel, “Failsafe” Abramson is
now a three-time winner in the mystery/ suspense category. Abramson also won the “Romancing the Novel” award in contemporary romantic suspense for her book, “Drop Zone.” At the conference sponsored by their parent writers’ organization, the American Night Writers Association, Edwards won the competitive Beginning of the Book contest for a novel she has recently submitted for publication. “A lot of our shared acquaintances refer to me as ‘the author,’ but I know it’s only a matter of time before I’m one of many,” Abramson said. “These awards are only the beginning for Paige and Ellie. They both have very bright futures in the publishing world.”
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Wings’ Girls’ Night Out to raise funds for nonprofit Women in the Giving Spirit will host its 21st annual Girls Night Out on Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m., at the Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail, according to a news release. Highlighting the event will be a special showing of ladies’ fall fashions by Bash Boutique and Alan Furs, 804 Caroline St., as well as a preview of the latest in men’s clothing and accessories by Alan Chalmers, an addition to downtown at
205 Hanover St. In keeping with this year’s theme, “A Cosmo-Politan Evening,” cosmos will be featured at the cash bar preceding dinner. A special attraction will be WINGS’ annual raffle, which will offer an array of high-fashion items and accessories. A separate raffle will feature two handmade quilts by WINGS’ member Marlene Dammann. All proceeds will be donated to FAIL-
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members and the community; to help formerly incarcerated citizens who are trying to reform return to the community; and to align these citizens’ thoughts with the organization’s vision. Tickets for Girls Night Out are $50 per person; tables for eight may be reserved. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. For reservations, send checks by Oct. 3 to WINGS, P.O. Box 3084, Fredericksburg, VA 22402. For more, call Pat at 240-328-7852.
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Dogs can teach us many wonderful things We spend a lot of time training and teaching dogs how to live in our world. We consider ourselves their teachers as we help them navigate through life. This is LAURIE C. WILLIAMS how I’ve spent my entire adult life, training dogs and helping build stronger relationships between them and their people. But if I’m being honest, the education has gone both
ways. Dogs have such a unique way of approaching life, that, if we’re smart enough to take notice, we can learn from them. Things such as: 1. Be true to yourself. Dogs are individuals. Unabashedly, they are who they are and don’t much care what anyone else thinks of them. They present us with their authentic selves. 2. Show your loved ones how much you care… all the time. My dogs love me. I mean, my dogs really, really love me. I leave the room, they follow me. When I come back after being away (whether it’s
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something they perceive as catastrophic. In which case, as referenced in No. 5, something really good to eat usually makes them forget all about it. 8. Actions speak louder than words. Our mothers told us this, but dogs show us all the time by often ignoring what we say and following what we do or show them through body language. Of course, that also should remind us to be careful what we do in the presence of dogs. They will remember. 9. Be loyal and faithful. When a dog has truly bonded with you, he is your faithful friend and companion for life. Despite any disappointments or transgressions, he is true to you to the end. Just think if we humans could be that way with each other. It could change the world. 10. Don’t give up. They are a tenacious lot. When they want something, they will try and try and try to get it, often to the point of exhaustion. And even in the twilight of their lives, they will continue to try to hold out for as long as they can. I believe they do this for our sakes, not for themselves. Stafford business owner Laurie C. Williams, CPDT.KA, is a television and radio personality and nationally recognized dog trainer. She can be reached at info@ pupniron.com.
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Dozer is about 2 year old hound with a severe skin allergy. He is 110 pounds. Dozer is not neutered, but he walks very well on a leash. Both animals can be at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, 540-658-PETS.
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Church to host women’s conference Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 161 Embrey Mill Road in Stafford, will hold a women’s conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30. Live Your Faith Bold and Brave Women’s Conference costs $20 a person and will feature author and ministry Director Nicole Unice, dynamic breakout sessions, national speakers, fellowship, worship and music from the Ebenezer Praise Band.
Women of all ages are invited to discover what it means to live their faith with courage. They will learn to navigate life’s ups and downs, create healthy habits, discover their purpose and schedule time for God. The cost includes a continental breakfast, lunch and conference materials. Childcare is available for $5 per child. For more, visit ebenezerumc.org/brave or call 540-659-1349.
Zumbathon set for cancer awareness A Zumbathon will be held at the Brickhouse Cardio Club, 1075 Garrisonville Road 112, in Stafford on Sept. 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. RSVP on-line at www.pinkeventzumba.eventbrite.com | www.singletonenterprise.com.
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Dogs go on display at Marines’ museum The annual Dog Days of Summer featured the skills of dogs and handlers from several branches of government at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Sept. 16. On the museum grounds visitors had a chance to see working dogs in action, including bomb-finding dogs from the CIA K9 Team. The agency’s Officer Rico Quiles showed the skills of his Labrador retriever, Jane, while Officer Chris Garza worked with Harmony. Officer Jennifer Zeitz of the State Department was with her German shepherd, Cobra, as her sons, Levi and Zach, made friends with a pair of animals from Virginia Greyhound Adoption. The Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office offered tours of its emergency animal rescue trailer and gave tips on how to prepare for an emergency. Organizations that promote animal welfare also hosted informational tables, including Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, Lab Rescue of the LRCP (Potomac), Semper K9 and On the Rebound Bulldog Rescue. Inside the museum visitors could see the temporary exhibit of a quilt honoring the service of Cpl. Max Donahue, a working dog handler in Afghanistan, who succumbed to injuries from an improvised explosive device. The “Tales with Tails” group gave youngsters a chance to read to therapy dogs without the pressure of human judgement, according to the group. The Marine Corps’ mascot, Chesty the bulldog, strolled the grounds with his handler, Cpl. Tyler Blattler. Chesty’s companion, Daisy, was also present and spent time in the kissing booth posing for photos with fans.
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Mountain View grad a leader with Longwood women’s soccer » BY DAVID DRIVER
lege soccer teams this fall are Grayson Mathews (Mountain View), a senior at Division III Bridgewater; freshman Jenny Bullers (Mountain View), a goalie at Division III Frostburg; Lia Kelly (Mountain View), a senior defender at Frostburg; Magdalena Bellinger (Stafford High), a freshman defender at Division I George Mason; and senior Niomi Serrano (Colonial Forge), a senior defender/midfielder at George Mason. George Mason plays Sunday, Sept. 24 at Dayton in an Atlantic 10 Conference contest. The Patriots won 2-0 on Sunday, Sept. 17 against Penn in a home non-conference contest as Serrano started for Mason.
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Mountain View High School graduate Jenna Tomayko is a senior forward/midfielder at Division I Longwood University and has been a part of the program for four years. But the Stafford resident has also made a difference off the field at the school in Farmville. Tomayko is the president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and that role takes a lot of time. “I got involved my sophomore year. I went up the ranks from there. I became president last year. I am not going to lie: It is a lot of time [involved],” she said. And that commitment becomes more intense throughout the semester. “It depends on any given time. The time goes up at the end of the semester. It is about five to 10 hours per week,” said Tomayko, who recently had an internship with the Drug Enforcement Administration. On the field she played in seven games with one start as a freshman, seeing action for 94 minutes. She played a season-high 21 minutes in a 1-0 win over Maryland, Baltimore County. Off the field she was a Longwood Scholar-Athlete and was named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll. Tomayko played in six games as a sophomore and logged 66 minutes of action. She took the first shot of her college career in a 3-2 win over Presbyterian in October of 2015. She played a seasonhigh 25 minutes in a 3-0 win over VMI that year, and she was also a ScholarAthlete at Longwood and part of the Big South Presidential Honor Roll. Last year as a junior she played in seven games with one start as Longwood went 8-10-2 overall and 5-3-1 in the Big South Conference. “We lost five seniors, all starters. That
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was definitely a huge setback. We had 13 incoming freshmen” this year, she said. “They really stepped up to fill that void on the team. In my four years being part of the program, this is the strongest team we have had. We have so many that want to work together. I am really confident with how we will do this season.” So far this season the Lancers were 5-31 overall after a 1-1 tie with VCU on Sept. 14 as Tomayko came off the bench in the first nine contests. Longwood will host Big South rival High Point on Sept. 23. “Definitely, High Point and Liberty will be our biggest competition,” Tomayko said. “Radford is another strong team.” Tomayko was a standout in high school and looked at several Division I programs.
“I was looking at VCU and UNCGreensboro. It was early in my junior year and it was a good atmosphere with a couple of games. It was the team and coaching staff that I clicked with. I just felt really at home. The campus is beautiful. They had my major, which was a bonus as well,” she said. Her older sister played soccer at North Carolina State. “She was very passionate about soccer, [but] it was more of a job. You are required to do so many things,” she said of major college programs in the power five conferences. She enjoys playing for Todd Dyer, the veteran coach at Longwood. “You really have that sense that they care about you as a player,” she said. Other Stafford residents with col-
Colonial Forge wins thriller over Hylton » BY DAVID STEGON
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In a matchup of two of Northern Virginia’s top teams, Colonial Forge eked out a 37-34 overtime win. Colonial Forge (4-0) came back from 13 points in the fourth quarter, scoring the game-tying touchdown with 13 seconds left before winning on a blocked field goal. Colonial Forge coach Bill Brown said a game like this only makes both teams better. That may be true and something the teams will remember come November, when a game with a playoff atmosphere like this ends with one team’s season coming to an end. “We scheduled this game because we knew the test it would provide both schools,” said Brown, who has now beaten the school, he once coached, five consecutive times, including twice last season. “It is still early in the season, so it provides us a way to measure where we stand and where we can improve.” Hylton (2-1) used two first quarter in-
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terceptions to build a 14-0 lead, but found the game knotted at 21 going into halftime. After scoring just before the intermission, Colonial Forge took the opening
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STAFFORD RESIDENT HELPS NO. 1 JMU Stafford resident David Ezeagwu (Colonial Forge) had three tackles on Saturday as the James Madison University football team rolled past Norfolk State 75-14 in Harrisonburg. The Dukes are ranked No. 1 in the nation again this week and host Maine on Sept. 23 in the first Colonial Athletic Association contest of the year. Gordon Collins (Mountain View) ran for 23 yards and caught two passes Saturday as Richmond blasted Howard 68-21. Richmond is ranked No. 6 in the FCS Coaches Poll this week and will host Elon this Saturday in the CAA opener. Stafford resident Jae’Wuan Horton (North Stafford) had a team-high nine tackles for New Hampshire on Saturday in a 51-26 loss to Holy Cross of the Patriot League. New Hampshire is ranked No. 15 in the STATS national poll this week and will host Rhode Island this Saturday in its homecoming game in the CAA. David Driver can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.
wood bounced off the hands of receiver David Dennis. Safety Jordan Davis picked the ball off his shoe laces and took it 96 yards for a touchdown. After forcing a Colonial Forge punt, Hylton running back Ricky Slade powered the next drive. Runs of 23 and 59 yards set up a 1-yard touchdown run, the senior’s third score of the night, to put Hylton up 34-21 with 3:26 left in the third quarter. Colonial Forge would answer back behind its passing game. Garwood, who completed 30 of 46 passes for 318 yards, led the Eagles on a 73-yard scoring drive. The final play came on a 4th down when he hit receiver Zach Kindel on a slant for a 5-yard touchdown. After trading drives Hylton had the ball with a chance to run out the clock. The Bulldog defense forced a turnover on downs and Hylton had the ball with 4:17 remaining. Three Slade runs, though, led to a punt. A personal foul gave Colonial Forge the ball at Hylton’s 30 with 1:46 reCOLONIAL FORGE maining. PAGE 13 Garwood saved the SPORTS
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enced a tragic shooting at a Charleston, S.C., church in 2015 and quoted former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who spoke in the aftermath about the Confederate flag by an “apparent Confederate disciple.” “…Many Americans believe it’s a symbol of hate and a reminder of the evils of slavery,” Gonzales said. “Others say it is merely a symbol of our heritage and a way of life gone by. Either way, the Confederate flag is a symbol that conveys a message. Therefore it is speech. In fact, the stronger the reaction to the Confederate flag, the stronger the argument that the flag conveys a message that ordinarily is protected under the 1st Amendment.” Stafford Supervisor Laura Sellers, who leads the Garrisonville District, requested the matter be included on the day’s agenda. “It’s a deep issue,” she said. “It’s hard to
discuss.” Sellers said that the board as well as the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office take the concerns seriously. She said that Stafford Sheriff David Decatur will be asked to speak at an upcoming county public safety meeting. Supervisors Robert Thomas, R-George Washington, and Meg Bohmke, R-Falmouth, said they recently met with the county’s multi-cultural coalition, which is discussing concerns. Sellers said that the race issue is a personal one. No matter what side of the issue people are on, Sellers said she would love to have a community conversation about it, and that fact has nothing to do with politics. Sellers, who is white, said that she is a long-time member of the NAACP. She shared with the audience that her son and foster daughter are “part African-American” and her daughter is Hispanic and Muslim.
ATTORNEY FORGE COLONIAL FROM PAGE FROM 1 PAGE 13 drive once, scrambling seven yards for a first down on a fourth-down play. Two plays later he hit Kindle again from 6 yards out to tie the score at 34. “On both of those touchdowns, Ethan and I watched their safety,” Kindel said. “When he went to help on Josh [Sarratt], that left me open.” Kicker Jadon Redding’s extra point attempt was partially blocked, hitting the bottom crossbar to send the game into overtime. He would redeem himself in the extra frame, hitting a 27-yard kick to give Colonial Forge a 37-34 lead. Hylton went to Slade, who had 235 yards on 27 carries, on its overtime possession, but Colonial Forge sold out to stop him. The Bulldogs’ field goal attempt never got past Nigel Reddick, who blocked the kick to end the game. “I just prayed to God that the kick would hit something,” Reddick said. “I tried to get as far up field as possible and put my hands up. My prayer was answered.” Each team had 13 penalties, Hylton for 82 yards and Colonial Forge for 85 yards.
» Colonial Forge (4-0) 6 15 0 13 3 _ 37 » Hylton (2-1) 14 7 13 0 0 _ 34 » » FIRST QUARTER » Hylton – Slade 52 run (Thomas kick), 8:54 » Hylton – Slade 2 run (Thomas kick), 7:28 » Colonial Forge – Redding 34 FG, 3:47 » Colonial Forge – Redding 37 FG, 1:16 » SECOND QUARTER » Colonial Forge – Sarratt 2 run (Redding kick), 6:49 » Hylton – Mickens 32 pass from Copeland (Thomas kick), 5:19 » Colonial Forge – Sarratt 4 run (Morgan run), 0:54 » THIRD QUARTER » Hylton – Davis 96 interception return (Thomas kick), 7:18 » Hylton – Slade 1 run (kick failed), 3:26 » FOURTH QUARTER » Colonial Forge – Kindle 5 pass from Garwood (Redding kick), 11:47 » Colonial Forge – Kindle 6 pass from Garwood (kick blocked), 0:13 » INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS » RUSHING: Colonial Forge Garwood 8-22, Morgan 5-17, Sarratt 6-16, Bowen 9-14, Dennis 2-9, McNeal 2-7. Hylton _ Slade 27-235, Copeland 6-4. » PASSING: Colonial Forge _ Garwood 30-46-3183. Hylton _ Copeland 2-7-35-1. » RECEIVING: Colonial Forge Dennis 8-84, Sarratt 6-73, Kindel 7-71, McNeal 3-43, Bowen 3-24, Rodier 3-17. » MISSED FIELD GOALS: Thomas 30
Colonial Forge claims Commonwealth District golf title The Eagles finished with a score of 325 Sept. 18 to take first in the Commonwealth District Tournament at The Gauntlet Golf Club in Stafford. Riverbend was second with a score of 339. Colonial Forge senior Kyle Cardenas won the individual title by 10 strokes. The Eagles advance to the Class 6, Region B Tournament Monday at Fawn Lake. Only the region champion qualifies for states. Ritchie helps USA Baseball win gold Gregg Ritchie (North Stafford) was the hitting coach for the USA Baseball’s Under-18 National Team that won the gold medal at the World Baseball Softball Confederation U18 World Cup in OntarCLASSIFIED
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io. The U.S. hit .273 for the tournament in finishing 9-0. Ritchie is the current head baseball coach at George Washington University. Spencer honored again Mary Washington senior goalie Matt Spencer (Mountain View) was named the Capital Athletic Conference defensive player of the week for the second straight time. Spencer collected 12 saves in a pair of wins. He recorded five stops in a 2-1 Eagles' win at No. 19 Lynchburg, and then made seven saves in a 2-1 win over Roanoke on Saturday. For the week, he posted a .857 save percentage and 1.00 goals against average. _ CAC OPINION
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The board later voted unanimously to request through VDOT a temporary light at the southern intersection of Telegraph Road and U.S. 1 or Woodstock Lane and U.S. 1. A temporary light would cost about $100,000 and a permanent light is around $300,000 to $350,000, according to discussion. According to Supervisor Jack Cavalier, R-Griffis-Widewater, getting a permanent light there by working with VDOT could take two to three years. Stafford Sheriff David Decatur said that there have been 22 reportable crashes so far this year in that specific area. There are certain criteria for crashes being reportable, which measures the specific amount of damage to vehicles as well as injuries or deaths, he explained. * heard a Virginia ALICE Project report from the United Way. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income-Constrained and Employed. The federal poverty level for a family of four is $24,000 annually, according to the report. “We see ALICE every day,” Janel Donahue, of the Rappahannock United Way, told the board. “We all know ALICE. ALICE may be in our families. ALICE may be our neighbors. ALICE is probably right here in this audience today. We receive goods and services from ALICE. We may even be ALICE.” * authorized the county administrator to advertise a public hearing to consider a proposed sidewalk along Flatford Road in Stafford. The board’s vote was unanimous.
“We talk about race in our house all the time,” she said. “…The only way that you make a change in this world is through your actions. I have not been too supportive of the idea of the billboards, just because we need to act accordingly, not just put up billboards. Words are not going to take it away.” Prior to the discussion, members of the public again urged the board to take action on the flag. One speaker reiterated the property owner’s stance, taken from a social media post in his name, disparaging black people. Another speaker, Clayton Hill of Stafford, said that the flag has only one intent and that is “to flip off blacks.” Jason Pelt, a Stafford attorney, said he would defend any resident in displaying any flag. “It’s not about the message [that the flag sends]. It’s about the ability of a private citizen to display that message,” Pelt said. “…That’s the whole idea of the 1st Amendment. It protects someone who you don’t agree with.” Also at the meeting, the board of supervisors: * heard from Shirley Heim Middle School parents concerned about traffic safety near the school at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Telegraph Road. The speakers asked for a light at the intersection to avoid vehicle accidents, injuries and even deaths that they said are likely to happen if action is not taken.
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Legal Notices TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 25 Whispering Oaks Lane Fredericksburg, VA 22406 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $250,267.00, dated March 1, 2011, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on March 3, 2011, as Instrument Number 110004592, 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 October 26, 2017 at 1:30 PM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: 3.1736 acres, near state route 614, as shown on Plat of John C. RUSSELL, certified Land
Surveyor, dated October 23, 1970. Said property is conveyed together with a NonExclusive Easement for Ingress and Egress over a Thirty (30) foot road designated as ''30 Foot Access'' on said Plat extending to state Route 614. Said road has been dedicated for the use of the owners of Real Property on either side of it by Instrument recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Stafford County, Virginia, in Deed Book 388, Page 586. This conveyance is made subject to all easements, conditions, restrictions and agreements as they may be lawfully apply to the property hereby conveyed or any part thereof. Tax ID: 16-36R.
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