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ccess to a new mobile phone app could go a long way in helping to save lives—at least, that’s what a group of local leaders and residents is hoping. On Tuesday, the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department and the board of supervisors accepted a check for $50,000, which Stafford Hospital Foundation raised through its
ninth-annual Golf Cup Tournament on Sept. 11. The money raised enabled fire & rescue to purchase a subscription to PulsePoint’s sudden cardiac arrest notification mobile application. “PulsePoint essentially extends our hospital’s reach in providing the right care at the right time. It turns everyday smartphones into vital tools for saving lives,” said Stafford Hospital Administrator Cathy Yablonski, who helped present the check. Along with Yablonski, Xavier Richardson, president of Stafford Hospital Foundation; Deputy Chief Lori Knowles of Stafford Fire & Rescue, county Fire Chief Mark Lockhart and members of Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation, Jennifer and Joel Griffin,
were on hand. The Griffins’ 12-year-old daughter Gwyneth was a student at A.G. Wright Middle School when she collapsed at an outdoor event July 2012 at school and suffered a cardiac arrest; Her parents lobbied later that if more people knew CPR, their daughter’s life could have possibly been saved. “Some of us remember the tragic day that Gwyneth lost her life in Stafford County,” said supervisors’ chair Paul Milde, R-Aquia. “Since that day, her parents, Joel and Jennifer Griffith, have really stood up and helped make sure these things happen much less frequently.” Jennifer Griffin said LIVES that the goal is to “create PAGE 13 a mission of action.”
epublican Laquan Austion is throwing is his hat in the ring in the race to replace the retiring GOP Del. Mark Dudenhefer in the House of D elegates’ 2nd LAQUAN AUSTION District, which includes parts of Prince William and Stafford counties. Au s t i on b e c a m e t h e f i r s t Republican to enter the race on Feb. 6, just one month after Dudenhefer announced he wouldn’t be seeking re-election. Democrat Josh King, who narrowly lost to Dudenhefer in 2015, launched his own bid for the seat late last month. “The people of the Second District deserve to have a voice in Richmond by someone who will always listen, work hard and fight for them,” Austion said in a statement. “Being a tireless voice for families, and fighting to make life for the people in Stafford and Prince William the best it can be, will be my Number One goal.” Austion currently serves as the CEO of a nonprofit he founded called “Action for America,” which is dedicated to “expanding the pipeline of next generation leaders to run for office, building a DISTRICT nationwide grassroots PAGE 13 movement to support
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the commission of a felony. They are incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on no bond, according to Morris Moncure. The nearly twoRONALD ANTONIA week investigation SILVESTRE TORRES into Melo’s started with no leads or suspects. It was led by Stafford detectives Barry Surles and Todd Nosal. Other detectives, patrol deputies and SWAT members worked to identify and apprehend the suspects. “I am grateful for the remarkable and unwavering devotion of our personnel,” said Stafford Sheriff D.P. Decatur. The sheriff ’s office was assisted by the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, the Prince William County Police Department and the Maryland State Police.
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ARREST MADE IN STAFFORD MARKETPLACE A Woodbridge man was arrested Feb. 6 after police were alerted to some odd behavior in Stafford Marketplace, Stafford C ounty She r i f f ’s O f f i c e spokeswoman M.C. Morris Moncure JACOB LYNN SKARIN said. Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office deputies were called to Shopper’s Food Warehouse, within the plaza. There, a witness reported a white man in a silver-colored Ford Explorer drive back and forth into the same parking space approximately 15 times. When a deputy approached the driver, Jacob Lynn Skarin, he saw a glass smoking device containing residue, as well as a syringe. An Ohio identification card Skarin provided was fictitious, Morris Moncure said. Skarin, 26, of Botts Avenue, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a fictitious identification card. He was incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on bond. MAN ARRESTED FOR ABDUCTION, ASSAULT ON EX-GIRLFRIEND A 21-year-old Stafford man has been charged with abduction, strangulation, assault and battery, reckless driving, destruction of property and unauthorized use of a vehicle, Stafford County Sheriff ’s CHASE Office spokeswoman ALEXANDER ROOK M.C. Morris Moncure said. EDUCATION
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About 9:30 p.m., Feb. 7 sheriff ’s office Deputy N.C. Potter was dispatched to a report of a domestic assault between a man and woman on Charter Gate Drive in Stafford. The woman told the deputy that earlier that day she drove to her ex-boyfriend’s residence to get some personal belongings. She had her 1-year-old child in the car at the time. While there, the ex-boyfriend, identified as Chase Rook, attempted to rip the car window out of its frame. When she got out of her vehicle in an attempt to calm the situation, he grabbed her by the neck and slammed her against the vehicle. Rook then threw her inside the car onto the passenger’s seat. He then drove away with the child and the victim inside, according to Morris Moncure. Rook drove recklessly as he turned down Village Parkway and proceeded on U.S. 17 toward Fauquier County. She asked him numerous times to return home and let them out of the vehicle but Rook became increasingly outraged. He repeatedly called her names, hit her, ripped her necklace off and threatened her and the child with bodily injury. He refused to go back to his residence until she promised not to contact law enforcement about the incident. She agreed and they returned to the location where the domestic incident began, Morris Moncure said. She contacted the sheriff ’s office later in the evening. Potter saw marks on the victim that indicated she had been choked and struck. The deputy obtained felony and misdemeanor warrants as well as an emergency protective order. He then arrested Rook at his residence without incident. Rook was incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on no bond. — Staff report SPORTS
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A hockey team, super heroes, and cartoon characters took a dip in the 37-degree water of the Rappahannock River on Feb. 4. However, it was the 32-degree air temperature that chilled the participants as they exited the water after plunging into the river to raise funds at the 10th annual Explosive Ordnance Warrior Foundation Polar Bear Plunge. According to event organizer Beth Souza, 300 participants raised about $35,000. “When this started 10 years ago there were seven pre-registered participants and about 14 that took the plunge,” Souza said. “Our largest group participating this year was Team Red White and Blue, with fifty plungers,” said Souza. “They were shooting for sixty.” Three local people have participated in all 10 plunges and the group that traveled the farthest this year was from the Catskills area of New York State, according to Souza. The wife of a former active duty EOD serviceman who now serves in the National Guard, Souza worked for EODWF
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for one year before it moved to Eglin Air Force Base in Florida where the joint EOD School is located. Since the organization relocated, she has served as an ambassador for EODWF. The local chapter of the veteran service organization Team Red White and Blue that encompasses Stafford, Quantico and Fredericksburg has participated in the Polar Bear Plunge since 2014. Creative director on the leadership
team Rebecca Cunningham said, “The team has also supported the Special Olympics annual basketball tournament held in Stafford for the past several years and will be supporting them again this March.” Team Red White and Blue also holds weekly fitness events and participates in the Marine Corps Historic Half and Marathon. Andy Sampson and his wife, Neidra Sampson, serve as captain and co-captain
of the Fredericksburg chapter. Anyone can join Team Red White and Blue by signing up at TeamRWB.org and the organization will connect you with a chapter in your region. The foundation serves the EOD community by providing financial assistance and support to active duty and veteran wounded, injured or ill EOD warriors, families of the wounded and fallen EOD warriors. For more, visit EODwarriorfoundation.org.
RAHD operates a large maternity program that provides outpatient prenatal care to several hundred uninsured or underinsured pregnant women from all five of RAHD’s localities. Many patients have medical or obstetrical conditions that make their pregnancies more complex or high risk. This grant will provide those patients with the counseling and case management needed during their pregnancies. The RAHD’s maternity clinics serve the residents of Spotsylvania, Stafford, Fredericksburg, King George and Caroline counties. For more, visit vdh.virginia.gov.
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STAFFORD DEMOCRATS TO HOST SATURDAY MEETING The Stafford County Democratic Committee will host its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., Feb. 11, at the George L. Gordon Jr. Administration Center at 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford. One of the topics of discussion will be President Trump’s immigration ban. “Folks are fired up and want to fight President Trump’s agenda. We would like to meet these citizens and see how we can channel their energy through our organization to have a positive impact in our community, our state and country,” said Chair John Johnson Jr. For more, visit stafforddemocrats.org and Stafford Democrats on Facebook.
STAFFORD BRIEFS DONORS NEEDED TO INCREASE RED CROSS BLOOD SUPPLY The American Red Cross urgently needs all blood types this winter to ensure a reliable supply. A blood donor card, a driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. In Stafford, blood-donation days, times and locations are: 2/16: 1 to 6 p.m., Porter Library, 2001 Parkway Blvd. 2/21: 3:45 to 6:45 p.m., Sweet Frog, 315 Garrisonville Road, Suite 101 2/23: 1 to 6 p.m., England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd. 2/25: Noon to 4 p.m., Anytime Fitness, 27 S. Gateway Drive, # 115 2/28: 1 to 7 p.m., Ferry Farm Baptist Church, 1 Westmoreland Drive To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross blood donor app, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors through Feb. 26 are eligible to receive a $5 Amazon gift card via email GRANT TO HELP FUND MATERNITY PROGRAM The Mary Washington Hospital Community Benefit Fund recently awarded the Rappahannock Area Health District a $100,000 grant for its Complicated Obstetrical and High Risk Maternity Care Program. CLASSIFIED
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TRAIL’S BELMONT TERMINUS COMPLETE Thanks to donors and the support and cooperation of Stafford County, the final stage of the Belmont terminus of the county’s Belmont-Ferry Farm Trail has recently been completed and opened to public use. The western end of the county-developed trail through Falmouth had ended at Ingleside Drive below Belmont, but the 19th-century brick and stone stairway leading to the Belmont House and Stafford County Visitor Center was in disrepair and unsafe for use. Grants from the H. Stewart Jones Trust, the Duff McDuff Green Jr. Fund of the Community Foundation, the Richard and Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust and the Fredericksburg Savings Charitable Foundation helped fund the restoration of the original stairs and a new roadside access entrance by local mason Richard Crickenberger. OPINION
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It seems to me…all residents, especially tax payers should be asking, “What do I want Stafford County to be like in the year 2050. Despite governHARVEY GOLD ment officials, boards, commissions and interested parties directing growth, the county seems to grow like Topsy. And the Topsy kind of growth is not like what little Topsy in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” tried to convey. Instead, according to the Word Detective, “…grow like Topsy” is most often heard in criticism of bureaucratic institutions or government budgets, for whose bloated sprawl and inefficiency is not eager to take credit. Although Webster’s doesn’t define “topsy,” it does define “topsy-turvey” as “upside down, in a reversed condition or in confusion or disorder.” Isn’t sprawl, or worse, bloated sprawl, exactly what the Stafford County Comprehensive Plan is supposed to prevent? So the question is, is Stafford County heading toward “bloated sprawl” and is there order or disorder in the plans for the next 30 or 50 years? And perhaps, the associated question is, “Will this growth provide sustainability for the future?”
One definition of “sustainable development” is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” In contrast, a sprawling growth pattern of low-density development disperses residents over a wide area and consumes resources faster than the resources can be replaced. So, when we look at the direction growth has been taking in Stafford, we should ask whether the county will be sustainable for the next several generations? The county’s latest version of the Comprehensive Plan adopted on Aug. 16, 2016, by the board of supervisors tells us what that direction is: “The County’s proximity to major industrial and commercial markets, combined with its high percentage of vacant land, is attractive for residential, commercial, and industrial development. Since Stafford County is located within commuting distance of major employment centers to the north and south, it continues to be an attractive location for new development. While the rate of growth has slowed in recent years, residential and commercial development is still occurring to meet the demand for housing and services in this ever- growing region.”
Local historian captures personal history of Battle of Okinawa If you’re looking for a question to stump your Marine friends, here’s a good one. “What was the only Marine diviDAVID KERR sion ever formed overseas and then disbanded overseas?” It’s kind of a head scratcher and the answer goes back to World War II and the Sixth Marine Division, which was formed on Guadalcanal in 1944 and disbanded at the end of the war. They had a short but remarkable story, and it’s taken a Stafford author and college professor to bring it to life. Laura Homan Lacey has lived in Stafford for years. She is a historian, an accomplished writer and a professor at Germanna Community College. She is also a Marine wife and like so many Marine spouses she has lived just about anywhere a Marine’s family can go. One of these stops was Okinawa, and it’s there and in years to follow that she developed not only a remarkable understanding of the history of this long-ago battle, but also established a special relationship with a number of the veterans who served in the Sixth Marine Division. Her book carries a title that takes some explaining. It’s called, “Stay off the Skyline.” It was the closing comment in many conversations, exchanges and fare-
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wells between Marines during the Battle of Okinawa. Maybe it’s something only veterans of the division understand, but it translates, loosely, into “do your job” and “stay down.” By the time the Division was formed most of the Marines in the Sixth had already seen combat in the Pacific. But there was a significant contingent that was fresh from training. Ms. Lacey likes to note that all of these men were products of the Depression. Some had hardscrabble lives, others maybe not so much; but those “hard times” bred a certain kind of ruggedness that served them well in the harshness of the Pacific War. They were also, in the understated way of World War II vets, fiercely patriotic. What’s remarkable about this book is that while it does a wonderful job of describing what happened during the battle, the focus of the writing is on the Marines themselves. In some cases, and she gathered much of her material at their reunions, the Marines were talkative and readily compared notes. Others, however, weren’t so willing to share their experiences. Everyone is different. Some people can talk about their combat experiences, while some find it too difficult. But, as she noted, over time a number who had remained silent started to tell their stories. In a sense, it was as if they knew time was running out. The recollections are personal, sometimes EDUCATION
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Perhaps the issue here is the portion “…residential and commercial development is still occurring to meet the demand for housing and services in this ever- growing region.” There is no doubt that residential and commercial development is growing but is it growing in a sustainable manner or in a “Topsy” or “topsy-turvey” manner? Environmental scholar Daniel D. Chiras says there are four types of land development patterns: dispersed, compact, satellite and corridor. He points out that dispersed development, “…is commonly referred to as urban sprawl. Urban sprawl is the steady outward expansion of urban/suburban areas that occurs as new housing subdivisions, high-ways, shopping malls, and other forms of development spring up on the perimeter of existing cities and towns, taking over farmland, forest, and grassland. Stafford County’s population continues to grow exponentially in what is basically a dispersed development. Does the county have the right sustainable growth plan or is it growing like Topsy? While there are lots of nice words in the Comprehensive Plan, any plan is only as good as the vision and proper follow through. So, in reviewing this plan perhaps we should keep in mind that General Custer had a plan. Harvey Gold can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com. terrifying and sometimes even funny. Okinawa was just one battle in the Pacific War, but it was by far the largest engagement of the war against Japan. D-Day was a big event. They had a continent to take. And yes, Okinawa was far smaller. It was an island after all, but when it came to the initial landings, the commitment, in terms of manpower was actually larger. Also, ground combat in the Pacific Theater of Operations wasn’t like what was going on in Europe. The Japanese were fanatical in their approach to combat and with suicidal resolve fought to the last man. Allied planners, just as they had done before Iwo Jima, underestimated just how hard it would be to take Okinawa. Before it was done, nearly 75 percent of the American strength in the Pacific Theater, Army, Navy, Marines and Air Corps, was engaged in the battle. The Sixth was in it from beginning to end. “Stay off the Skyline” maintains a running narrative of events and even casts the story in the global context as well. But it always comes back to the individual Marine. An online search for the remaining veterans of the Sixth Marine Division offers a surprisingly short list. Time has taken its toll, but fortunately, thanks to the effort of Laura Lacey, the history of the Pacific War is enriched by the stories and recollections she has so painstakingly captured in her work. It’s a tough book to put down. 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. SPORTS
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Your dog might need to go to the vet if … Something going on with your dog and you’re not sure what to do? Your dog might need to go to the vet if: 1) He’s vomiting. Vomiting could have a variety of causes. If it’s just once or twice, probably no big deal. But if your dog is vomiting repeatedly and excessively, get him to the vet. Loss of fluid can lead to dehydration. 2) He has diarrhea. Some dogs naturally have loose stools. Others have stools that are firm and well formed. Oh, sorry, but when it comes to being a dog owner, we discuss “poop” freely and with no shame. A dog’s “poop” tells so much about what is going on with their digestive systems so always make note of any changes in amount, size, color, texture, yes, gross, I know, but the more you know, the better. That way if there are any abrupt changes, it could signify something going on that should be checked by your veterinarian. 3) You find lumps and bumps. There are many different things that can cause lumps, bumps, bruises and
swelling on your dog’s body. Most are likely harmless and can be normal, but unfortunately some can cause concern and signify potentially dangerous condition. So if there is a lump, whether solid, wart-like, soft or fluid-filled, it’s always best to get it checked out by your dog’s veterinarian. They will examine it, measure it, examine any fluid in it, and track it for changes. 4) He starts limping. If your dog suddenly starts limping or seems to be favoring one leg or the other, he’s in pain. Your dog’s age and prior physical condition can certainly play a part, but it’s worth getting checked. 5) He has really bad doggy breath. We all know a dog’s breath is never all that great (except for puppy breath, which smells like cotton candy), but if your dog’s breath becomes progressively worse over time, it could be a sign of dental disease and infection. Bad breath can also be a sign of diabetes and severe kidney disease. Let your veterinarian know immediately.
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6) He starts coughing. When a dog starts coughing, it’s not always serious (usually it isn’t), but it most definitely warrants a trip to the veterinarian to determine the underlying cause. Even the minor illnesses that cause coughing, like colds, kennel cough and minor upper respiratory infections, are all very contagious to other dogs and usually your dog will need to be put on antibiotics. In the meantime keep your pet at home and away from other dogs until cleared by your vet. 7) He won’t eat and is more tired than usual. If your healthy eater all of a sudden starts refusing food, take him to the vet. If your active dog suddenly seems tired, mopey and lays around all day, take him to the vet. 8) He pees too much or too little. Just like “poop,” the amount and regularity of your dog’s urination is also very important and can be a sign of much more serious illness. If your dog suddenly starts having accidents in the house or becomes incontinent, get him to the vet immediately. On the flip side, if your dog seems
to be straining to urinate rather than streaming, get him to the vet immediately. 9) He has icky stuff coming from his eyes/ears/nose. Get to know your own dog’s secretions. If you notice any discharge from your dog’s eye, ear or nose that doesn’t seem normal, happens suddenly, and/or is foul-smelling, take him to the vet immediately. 10) He scratches all the time. If your dog is suddenly itchy and you’ve ruled out fleas or you notice patches on the skin and hair loss, get your vet to check it out. We often put off going to the doctor ourselves, but we need to make sure we don’t do this with our dogs. The changes in their body and behavior is their way of communicating that something might be wrong. The best rule of thumb is to always err on the side of caution. They’re counting on us. 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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STAFFORD BRIEFS BIG DAY BRIDAL SHOW Start planning for your special event at The Big Day Bridal Event Expo at the Fredericksburg Expo Center with the area’s best wedding and event professionals. Smell the flowers, taste the cakes, see the photos, hear the music as you enjoy a leisurely day with all the experts under one roof. Interview multiple wedding photographers, bridal salons, florists, caterers, wedding and reception sites, DJs, bakeries and more. Brides- to-be can pre- register and order their discounted advanced tickets at fredericksburgbridalshow.com. Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fredericksburg Expo Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg. ARCHAEOLOGY DAY AT FERRY FARM For children, families, and lifelong learners, hear firsthand from archaeologists on staff about excavations and the 735,000 artifacts unearthed at George Washington’s boyhood home. Enjoy crafts, theater performances, presentations by Muraca the Magnificent– Guru of Glues, and behind-thescenes visits to the archaeology laboratory. Tour the visitor center exhibits and learn about the Washington house under construction. Feb. 20, 10 a.m.‒ 4 p.m., 268 Kings Highway, Stafford. For more, call 540370-0732 x27. Free. STAFFORD RESIDENT TO SHOW IN CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK Stafford resident Amanda Casarez will show in the 11th-annual Lexus Charleston Fashion Week, set for March 14-18.
She was chosen from a competitive application pool as one of 16 top emerging designer semifinalists. The grand-prize winner, selected by a panel of judges at the end of the week will receive a prize package worth more than $40,000. Two of the other semi-finalists, Rachel Lichtenwalner and Rafie Khoshbin, hail from Springfield and Sterling, respectively. The other contestants are from North Carolina and Georgia. For more information, visit charlestonfasionweek. com.
FREDERICKSBURG SPRING HOME SHOW This annual Spring Home Show features the latest trends in home and garden design and advice from the area’s top home-related professionals. About 200 exhibitors will showcase their products to service your house. March 17, 1– 8 p.m.; March 18, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; March 19, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Parkway. $10 adults, save online by buying tickets in advance; kids under 12 are free. For more, go to fredericksburgspringhomeshow. com/. FREDERICKSBURG SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRE Shop arts and crafts including baskets, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, photography and more. April 1–2, 10 a.m – 4 p.m. Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Parkway, $7 adults, $6 seniors, kids 12 and under free. For more, go to fredericksburgartsandcraftsfaire. com/.
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We’re in the year of the rooster The Chinese New Year to celebrate the year of the rooster at Potomac Mills mall on Feb. 4 featured a presentation by the mall and the Asian American Chamber of Commerce that was highlighted by a lion dance and fashion shows of Han Conture and Qipauo. Musical presentations featured Vicky Lu on the guzheng and Nathan Mon on the violin, followed by a guzheng solo by 10-year-old Siyu Cheng. Children got a chance to practice calligraphy and origami, along with tasting some finger food. Plan ahead for next year’s celebration, which will be the year of the dog. Visit InsideNoVa.com for more photos and a video.
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Colonial Forge girls’ basketball team putting pieces together » BY DAVID STEGON
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One of the most common tropes in basketball is that of a puzzle. Some players fit together seamlessly, while others struggle to connect. The goal, in the end, is to find the right combinations that work together for a pretty picture at the end. Colonial Forge girls’ basketball coach Lashuan Cook said this year’s team has all the pieces for a deep playoff run. “In the past, we would be missing something,” she said Tuesday following a 70-18 win over Forest Park. “This year, everything we need is there. It is how it all comes together.” Cook gets the advantage of putting her team’s puzzle together with a major piece: 6-foot-5 junior Shakira Austin who last week verbally committed to the University of Maryland, currently the nation’s third-ranked team in the Associated Press poll. The key will be fitting players around Austin to complement her skills. “Anytime you have a player that is her size, along with her athleticism, it makes everything easier,” Cook said of Austin. Austin moves around the floor with an offensive game the combines low-
post moves with a soft outside touch. On defense, she serves as an anchor in the middle, blocking shots and controlling the glass. It’s no wonder she is one of the top-rated recruits nationally in her class. After Tuesday night’s win, the Eagles are 15-5. All of the team’s losses came by less than four points, leading Cook to believe the team will be competitive against any team they come across. Along with Austin, the Eagles have relied on the play of seniors Camille Downs, Olivia Gaither, Christian Chew and Zakiya Lewis. They’ve also gotten contributions from freshman Riley Morrison, Brayla Bogier and Cameron Downs. The freshman, in particular, have Cook excited for what’s to come. “We’ve had success, but seeing everything come together and the potential that is there is really something,” she said. Colonial Forge has been a fixture in the post-season for more than a decade, making its first appearance in the state tournament in 2013. The Eagles lost to the eventual state champion in two of the last three years. Dave Stegon can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.
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Eaton part of nationally ranked team at Christopher Newport » BY DAVID DRIVER
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Stafford resident Carion Eaton was pretty certain Christopher Newport was going to be solid this season. “I was sure we were going to have a good team,” said Eaton, a Colonial Forge High School graduate. “We had a lot of people returning from the team last year.” But Eaton, now a reserve freshman point for the Captains, might not have realized just how good the team would be for head coach John Krikorian, even though CNU advanced to the Final Four last season at the Division III level. This season the team was 19-2 overall and 12-1 in the Capital Athletic Conference after a win on Feb. 4 at St. Mary’s of Maryland in conference action. CNU was ranked No. 3 in the country at the Division III level in games through Jan. 29. “It has definitely been a great experience,” he said in a telephone interview Monday. “We have a lot of guys who are just good people off the court. Being No. 3 in the nation, we really don’t think about it. We just have fun and work hard.” Does he take practice more seriously since he doesn’t play a lot in games? “Every day is a day to get better,” he said. “I just try to come and be ready to work.” How far can the team go? “The sky is the limit,” Eaton said. The Captains hosted Marymount of Arlington on Wednesday and will host Wesley of Delaware on Saturday, Feb. 11 in CAC play. The regular-season finale is Feb. 18 at York (Pennsylvania) College.
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Eaton played against Aaron McFarland, a sophomore for the Captains, in high school and he was AAU teammates with freshman guard Nick Parks of the Captains. Eaton is one of several former Colonial Forge players now at the college level. Others are Marco Haskins and Winston Burgess (Shepherd), a sophomore who averaged 8.2 points per contest in his first 22 games this season. Haskins of Colonial Forge is a sophomore guard with Division II Chowan in North Carolina. The Hawks were 16-6 overall and 8-4 in conference play after a win Saturday against Elizabeth City State as Haskins had 19 points. Haskins played in the first 22 games, with 19 starts, and was third on the team in scoring at 13.2 points per contest. He also had 58 steals and was making 40 percent on his three-point shots. “He has had a good year. He is a big guard and he shoots the ball well. He’s still young; he is just a sophomore,” said Brett Vincent, the Chowan head coach. Chowan plays Saturday at Bowie State in Maryland in a CIAA contest. Eaton was an all-conference player at Colonial Forge and part of state title teams in 2014 and 2015. He is the son of Carolyn and Abdu Eaton, and he has two older brothers. Eaton is majoring in Information Systems at Christopher Newport. David Driver can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com. SPORTS SPORTS
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“We couldn’t do what we do without your support,” she said, thanking the community. The mobile application should be active around June 1, Lockhart said, and there will also be a public education campaign. Gwyneth’s Gift was the force behind the passage of Gwyenth’s Law, which requires automated external defibrillators to be available and operable in all elementary, middle and high schools in Virginia. “By using PulsePoint, Stafford County is joining 2,000 cities in 28 states across our nation that tap into the priceless resource of our CPR-trained citizens willing to step in and make a difference when seconds count,” Richardson said. SO, HOW DOES PULSEPOINT WORK? People trained in CPR can download the free application to their smartphones so they can be notified immediately if someone nearby goes into sudden cardiac arrest. This allows them to respond and render lifesaving assistance in the minutes before an emergency services team arrives. Fifty-seven percent of adults in the United States say they’ve had CPR training, and most would be willing to use CPR or an automated external defibrillator to help save a stranger’s life. Yet only 11 percent say they’ve used CPR in an actual emergency. The PulsePoint app is available to communities through a partnership with Physio-Control, Inc., of Redmond, Washington. Physio-Control Implementation Services will work with Stafford Fire & Rescue to coordinate setup, implementation and longterm support of the mobile app. It will also provide tools to help raise community awareness and encourage people who know CPR to download the app. When a 911 call comes in, a dispatcher uses PulsePoint to send an alert to all CPR-trained users within a certain radius of the victim. They also receive the location of the nearest automated external defibrillator so they can administer CPR or defibrillation until emergenc y ser vices personnel arrive. The PulsePoint app is free to those trained in CPR. Stafford Hospital hosted an
official PulsePoint launch Feb. 2 in its lobby. Bill Johnson, chairman of the Stafford Hospital Foundation, said that it’s the foundation’s honor to make the app available in the county. “ The more we get the community involved in rapid response, the more lives we can save,” he said. For more information, visit PulsePoint.org. ALSO AT THE MEETING, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: • heard from numerous Lake Arrowhead residents and then unanimously agreed to establish a Lake Arrowhead service district. The vote allows the community to fix and bring its lake and dams into compliance rather than drain it, according to discussion. Supervisor Wendy Maurer, R-Rock Hill, told the audience that to get a 69 percent response rate from the Lake Arrowhead neighborhood is “quite frankly, incredible.” “I know it’s been a long haul over the last year,” she said, drawing cheers when the board voted to establish the service district. Community members cited effects on property values, wildlife, the environment and quality of life as reasons that the board should support the service district. • recognized Douglas Barnes, who stepped in last year to serve the Stafford County Board of Supervisors when C o u n t y Ad m i n i s t r a t o r Anthony Romanello resigned to work in Henrico County. Barnes was retired out of Spotsylvania had served in many capacities in the county for 38 years, most recently as a county administrator. The board also welcomed its new county administrator, Thomas Foley. • The board of supervisors will meet for a planning retreat on Friday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m. at the Airlie Center in Warrenton, to plan for the upcoming year. The board will reconvene on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 8:30 a.m. at the Airlie Center. • Stafford County school board member Patricia Healy will host a redistricting town hall meeting at Rodney Thomson Middle School, 75 Walpole St., at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 13.
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these candidates, and cultivating a community for the politically homeless,” according to the group’s website. “The first few years of my life I was homeless,” Austion said. “Through hard work, sacrifice and faith I was able to climb out of poverty and achieve the American dream. The Republican Party to me was never about big government or any individual politician--it was about creating opportunities for
people who worked hard. There will be no stronger advocate than me, for fostering an environment that creates opportunities and promotes upward mobility.” According to his website, Austion currently lives in Stafford with his wife, and is one of nine children. King, an Army veteran and Fairfax County Sheriff ’s deputy, has the early fundraising advantage over Austion, who has yet to report any campaign contributions. According to data compiled by the Virginia Public Access Project, the Democrat has just over $2,600 in the bank so far.
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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 17 Novak Drive Stafford, VA 22554
In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $109,620.00, dated February 14, 2003, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on February 19, 2003, as Instrument Number 030005867, 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 February 21, 2017 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot Thirteen (13) in Block ''F'' in Highland Homes Subdivision, as shown on map and plat of said subdivision made July 1, 1954 by L.R.R. Curtis, C.S., which plat is duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Stafford County. Virginia in Plat Book 1, Page 209, said lot fronting on Ficklen Road. Tax ID: 54A 3F 13.
In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $160,300.00, dated October 22, 2007, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on October 31, 2007, as Instrument Number 070025603, 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 February 27, 2017 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: ALL THAT certain lot or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Stafford County, Virginia, and more particularly described as follows: Lot 17, Section 1, Oakridge Subdivision as the same is duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 233 at Page 478, the Plat of which is recorded among the said land records of Stafford County, Virginia, in Plat Book 4 at Page 96 and Plat of resurvey recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 193. Tax ID: 20C 1 17.
TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $10,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. No more than $9,000 cash will be accepted as a deposit. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: Conv/Conv (Trustee # 540532) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www. atlanticlawgrp.com FEI # 1074.05383 2/3 & 2/10/17
TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $10,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. No more than $9,000 cash will be accepted as a deposit. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: Conv/ FHLMC (Trustee # 575016) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www.
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In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $290,003.00, dated March 15, 2010, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on March 16, 2010, as Instrument Number 100003815, 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 February 27, 2017 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 130, Section 19B, ENGLAND RUN NORTH, as the same appears duly dedicated and recorded in Instrument Number LR040024025 and platted in Instrument Number PM040000146, both among the land records of Stafford County, Virginia. Tax ID: 45N 19B 130. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $11,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. No more than $9,000 cash will be accepted as a deposit. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: VA (Trustee # 575168)
PUBLIC SALE Saturday, Februaury 18th, 2016 at 2pm Safe Place Mini Storage, 10 Leeland Road, Suite 101, Fredericksburg, VA, 22405. The following units will be for sale A122 Josh Hammett B182 Ashley Belcher B206 Dana Williams E171 David Ammens E339 David ammens 2/10, 2/17/17 REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS TIDEWATER UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. is seeking quotations/prices from subs and suppliers that are SWAM, MBE, DBE, WBE and SBE certified for the following projects: Project: Claiborne Run Sewer Public Infrastructure Plan Bid Date: 2/22/2016 @ 3:00 PM Stafford County Tidewater Utility Construction, Inc. is an EOE. Please e-mail quotations to:estimating@tucincva.com or fax to 757-935-5894, Attn: Marci. 2/10/17
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