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tafford County Public Schools has suspended more students than other schools in the region, according to a report from a Legal Aid Justice Center program. The JustChildren Program’s report reviewed disciplinary-outcome data from school divisions sent to the Virginia Department of Education for the 2014-15 school year. With a population of 27,573 students that school year, Stafford had 5.65 percent of its students suspended from school at least once, the highest percentage in the Northern Virginia area. To compare, Loudoun County had the lowest number of suspensions in the region, with 0.87 percent. Fredericksburg’s students came away with 5.11 percent of its students being suspended, and Prince William County distributed suspensions to 3.7 percent of its students. Fairfax County, which is Virginia’s biggest schools system, doled out suspensions to 1.43 percent of its students. School systems in Northern Virginia have, in general, given out fewer suspensions and expulsions to its students compared to the rest of Virginia, the report said. Virginia public schools issued more than 126,000 out-ofSCHOOL school suspensions to PAGE 13 approximately 70,000
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ince 2009, total crimes have decreased each year in Virginia, but Stafford saw an increase in homicides in the past year, as did the state. In Stafford, 5,814 reported crimes in 2015 included five murders, 22 kidnappings, 150 sex offenses, more than 1,700 assaults, just over 1,600 larcenies and 985 drug offenses. In 2014 there was one murder or non-negligent homicide in Stafford
County, along with 24 kidnappings and 121 sex offenses. In Virginia in 2015, with an estimated population of 8,382,993, there were 441,355 total criminal offenses. Crime in Virginia 2015, the annual report detailing crime in the state, helps criminal justice agencies decide how to use their resources to reduce crime in the commonwealth’s communities. It was released recently through the Virginia Uniform Crime
Reporting Program, which collects and analyzes crime statistics using incident-based reporting for the Virginia State Police. According to the report, there were 382 homicides in the state in 2015, compared with 337 the year prior. In Fauquier and Spotsylvania counties, there were two homicides each in 2015, compared to Stafford’s five homicides. Prince William county TREND murders increased from PAGE 13 7 in 2014 to 10 in 2015.
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Reinboldt announces school board candidacy Dana Reinboldt has announced her candidacy for the Griffis-Widewater school board seat in the special called election on Nov. 8. She held the post until January of this year. “I’m excited about the potential opportunity to once again represent the citizens of Griffis-Widewater,” she announced June 15. “I believe it is crucial for our district to have a strong and effective voice on the school board. The citizens of our community deserve a committed representative, with integrity, working on their behalf.” Reinboldt noted that having served on the school board would provide “residents immediate, effective representation.” Reinboldt pointed out that she and her husband, John, have lived in the Griffis-Widewater District for the past 28 years. “My three children all attended and graduated from Stafford County Public Schools,” she added. Reinboldt was on the school board for 12 years until the end of last year, after losing in the November election. Emily Fallon prevailed over Reinboldt for the Griffis-Widewater school board seat by 1,247 votes to 960 votes. During a school board farewell at her last meeting, Reinboldt mentioned some of the accomplishments she’s most proud of, including work on enhanced security entrances in the schools, activity buses, a 10-point grading scale that allowed students to compete with neighboring localities, codes of conduct and of dress, before-and-after child care for community and staff, and the addition of roundtables for school principals and support staff.
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Conway Elementary School Principal William “JR” Raybold is the 2016 principal of the year and Patricia Breland, from Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School, is the 2016 teacher of the year at Stafford County Public Schools. Raybold leads Conway Elementary School with a focus on instructional leadership, helping students succeed academically and as citizens, according to a news release. Raybold earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Pennsylvania State University and his master’s degree in educational leadership from George Mason University. He began his teaching career in Stafford County, teaching at Hampton Oaks and Kate Waller Barrett elementary schools before becoming assistant principal of Margaret Brent Elementary in 2004. In 2009, he was appointed principal at Conway Elementary School. Patricia Breland is the reading specialist at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School. Breland instills a desire to learn in her students and staff, and has a positive impact on students and teachers in multiple ways. Breland earned her Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education and her Master of Education degree in curriculum and instruction
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Dip into the archives of local media 15 or so years ago, and you’ll discover that a good deal of hysteria – often started by local governments and fanned by those (hopefully not us) in the news biz – accompanied the arrival of West Nile virus in the area. That early paranoia proved largely unfounded; while there have been some reported cases and even a few deaths over the ensuing years, the virus has been less a danger to local residents than far less exotic events of daily life, like cleaning rooftop gutters or driving on the Beltway. Today’s crise du jour on the public-health front is the Zika virus, which has been creeping its way north from more tropical areas and is now, if not a routine occurrence, at least a more regular one in the Washington area, largely via travelers who contract it from elsewhere and bring it here with them. Zika appears a more serious overall threat than West Nile; it certainly is a huge danger to women who are, or may become, pregnant, and to their children. Some of the scenes of the babies born in these circumstances are truly heartbreaking.
Fairfax County public-health officials seems to be taking the right approach by sounding an alarm but not making it so shrill that the majority of residents are turned off. In fact, county officials seem to be focusing on common-sense solutions that should be in place any summer season to combat the arrival of disease-carrying mosquitoes. To be sure, “common sense” at times can be an elusive quantity in the region; witness any chaotic attempt of local motorists to merge when a lane has been taken away by an accident or construction. But if applied in this situation, it can work wonders in helping to reduce the overall threat. Three simple ways to limit the risk: • Residents should survey their properties and “tip and toss” artificial containers – no matter how small – that can attract and hold standing water. • Containers that people wish to keep should be turned over or stored indoors to avoid attracting pools of water. • Use pesticide to kill mosquito larvae in water that cannot be removed.
Kerr: Giving felons back their civil rights When is a criminal’s debt to society officially paid in full? It’s a good question. About, 25 years ago, I am not sure which election it was, I DAVID KERR was the Democratic poll worker and very nice gentleman was the Republican poll worker. He has since passed on but was prominent in local business and charities. And he was a hard-core Republican. He was also delightful to talk to. It was raining and he said it reminded him of his time during the war in Korea. He was no spring chicken. We were chatting about voting, how many people had been to vote, and I asked if he wanted to go in and vote himself. It was getting dark and the big rush would be on soon. I even agreed to hand out both sample ballots while he was inside. Those were kinder and gentler times in partisan politics. We had been chatting for hours, so we had developed that sort of trust people thrown together in odd circumstances develop from time to time. He said he couldn’t vote. That surprised me and I said, “…come on, of course you can.” Clearly I didn’t have a clue where he was coming from. Then he told me that he had an old felony conviction from when he was 19. He had stolen a car, back in 1950, and had a felony conviction. It was really a joy ride and since he was already scheduled to report for military service he didn’t get jail time. But the felony charge is permanent. Which means, under Virginia law, he had lost his right to vote, his right to serve on a jury and the right to run for public office.
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His contributions to his community in the decades since had been immense. His honesty was above question. So I asked why he didn’t apply to get his rights back. After all, he didn’t even go to jail. His answer wasn’t that surprising. Most people didn’t know about the conviction, it was a terrible embarrassment to his family at the time and he didn’t want to bring it up again. It was as simple as that. Many states don’t take such a harsh view on restoring the rights of a convicted felon. In their laws, you do the crime, you pay the penalty, whatever it may be; and then you’re a regular citizen again. They figured you’ve paid your debt to society. But not in the commonwealth. Here, with a severity few states share: Once you’re a felon, you’re always a felon. And getting back your civil rights isn’t as easy as all that. That’s why Gov. McAuliffe took a decisive step in changing the way Virginia treats felons. The General Assembly has never had much stomach for relaxing the rules on restoring rights to onetime felons. Like my polling day friend from a long time ago, they like the law as it is. Besides, no politician of either party is anxious to look like he is soft on criminals -- no matter, how common-sense the change in the rules might seem. That’s politics.
But McAuliffe saw it differently. There are some 208,000 felons in the commonwealth. For the record, 80 percent are non-violent, and a vast number of the crimes were committed a long time ago. Most have returned to a law abiding life. Sadly, very few, like my friend, ever go to the effort of asking for their rights back. They should, but they just don’t. So McAuliffe, using his clemency powers, gave these basic civil rights back to these one-time wrong doers -- all 208,000 of them. It was a sweeping gesture, -- and it’s one time only -- but it makes a statement. Besides, McAuliffe isn’t afraid to be dramatic, and he isn’t afraid of the legislature. With some grounds, I hate to say, the GA is challenging this action in court. Unfortunately, this has been and remains a partisan issue. The assumption seems to be that all felons can’t wait to run to the polls and vote for the Democrats. There is little evidence to support this. My friend from that long-ago election certainly wouldn’t. Besides, that isn’t the point. When a person has paid their debt to society, it should be considered paid in full and not a lifetime denial of the normal rights of citizenship. David Kerr, a former member of the Stafford County School Board, can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.
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The seven-person crew of the “Lavantern Lepus” attacks the river in unison during the Cardboard Boat Race at Aquia Landing Beach last year. The boat and crew finished first overall. The regatta is scheduled for July 9. The judges look over the boats around 11:30 a.m., and the cardboard hits the water starting at 12:30 p.m. ALEKS DOLZENKO | INSIDENOVA
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July 29 – The Beach Boys Aug. 19 – Vince Neil of Motley Crue Sept. 15 – ZZ Top Sept. 24 – Boyz II Men CelebrateVirginiaAfterHours.com
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Stafford Song Fest Sundays June 19 – Harley Boone; July 17–Moonshine 5 to 7 p.m.; Pratt Park, Stafford Cost–$10 per vehicle
Celebrate Virginia Concert Series July 1 – Tyler Farr July 8 – Eli Young Band July 28 – George Thurgood and The Destroyers
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Students on the move CAIN GRADUATES FROM MARY BALDWIN Morgan Alexis Cain earned a bachelor of arts at Mary Baldwin College's Commencement ceremony on May 22. HAWLEY EARNS MBA Anthony Quantez Hawley of Stafford earned a Master of Business Administration degree with a major in enterprise resources planningand operations and information management at The University of Scranton's graduate commencement, held on campus May 28. GONZALEZ NAMED TO CHANCELLORS LIST Health Management student Gregory M Gonzalez was named to the chancellors 4.0 list at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. BARE NAMED TO PRESIDENT'S LIST Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Mich., announced that Karen Bare of Stafford has been named to the president's list for the winter 2016 semester. Bare maintained a minimum 3.8 grade point average while enrolled in at least nine credits of regular coursework. VU GRADUATES FROM BUCKNELL Helen Vu of Stafford graduated from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa., on May 22, 2016. Vu also was named to the dean's list for the spring semester of the 2015-16 academic year. JMU ANNOUNCES SPRING 2016 DEAN'S LIST The following local students made the dean's list at James Madison University for the spring 2016 semester. Anna Adams, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Alexandra Arvai, who is majoring in intelligence analysis. Nicole Asaban, who is majoring in marketing. Heather Asca, who is majoring in psychology. MacKenzie Atkins, who is majoring in
hospitality management. Annie Bacordo, who is majoring in health sciences. Alexandra Baucum, who is majoring in studio art. Jonathan Baugh, who is majoring in geology. Kaitlyn Beiswanger, who is majoring in media arts and design. Keely Bennett, who is majoring in communication studies. Nina Berry, who is majoring in international business. James Bowles, who is majoring in intelligence analysis. Emily Bradie, who is majoring in hospitality management. Bridget Brown, who is majoring in music. Sara Brown, who is majoring in intelligence analysis. Amber Canody, who is majoring in accounting. Karri Chestnut, who is majoring in health sciences. Laura Chilton, who is majoring in hospitality management. Mitchell Connolly, who is majoring in intelligence analysis. Madelynn Danhires, who is majoring in integrated science and technology. Haley Davis, who is majoring in biology. Madison DeVost, who is majoring in biophysical chemistry. Elissa Diaz, who is majoring in public policy and administration. Kenna Dickard, who is majoring in psychology. Christian DiStefano, who is majoring in economics. Sara Dix, who is majoring in marketing. Monica Eaton, who is majoring in health sciences. Emily Flanagan, who is majoring in nursing. Danyelle Fournier, who is majoring in health sciences. Shelby Friend, who is majoring in management. Despina Giannopoulos, who is majoring in international affairs. Emily Griffin, who is majoring in English.
Erin Halpin, who is majoring in English. Kayla Hardin, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Anna Haynes, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Stephanie Hendrie, who is majoring in marketing. Laura Herbek, who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Catherine Hill, who is majoring in justice studies. Bailee Hubert, who is majoring in health sciences. Erin Husar, who is majoring in justice studies. Jenna Iannazzo, who is majoring in nursing. Richard Johnson, who is majoring in geographic science. Ashley Jordan, who is majoring in social work. Krista Kennedy, who is majoring in media arts and design. Michaela Kim, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Emma Koenig, who is majoring in nursing. Julia Kroeger, who is majoring in nursing. Stephanie Lambertson, who is majoring in health sciences. Dana Lee, who is majoring in intelligence analysis. Karson Lee, who is majoring in modern foreign languages. Hannah Lewis, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Victoria Light, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Madison Lopez, who is majoring in marketing. Eunice Martinez, who is majoring in nursing. Gavin McCain, who is majoring in intelligence analysis. Nicole McConnell, who is majoring in anthropology. Sigourney McGovern, who is majoring in dietetics. Joseph McNamara, who is majoring in intelligence analysis. Hayley Meleason, who is majoring in health sciences. John Miller, who is majoring in computer science.
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Jiblet is a 2- to 3-year-old, neutered shepherd mix. He enjoys running and playing outdoors. He seems to do well with other dogs but will need to be introduced slowly. He should make a great companion for a family of all ages. Jiblet is at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, (540)-658-PETS.
Rocket is a 2-year-old black and brown tabby male. He does great with other cats and smaller children. Rocket was a stray but will make the purrfect house cat. Rocket is C-71046 at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, (540)658-PETS.
Soon it will be commonplace for temperatures to regularly go past 90 degrees, which can hamper our dogs’ daily activities. With proper planning and smart choices, we can outsmart the weather and still keep our pets safe. Summer shouldn’t mean your dog must forego his daily exercise routine, you just may need to modify it a bit. If you are used to walking your dog, choose the “coolest” times of day, such as early in the morning — before sunrise if you are an early riser or in the evening after the sun goes down. At these times of day it’s less likely the hot pavement and asphalt will burn your dog’s pads. No matter how short or long your walk is, take along some water and a disposable dish so your dog can hydrate if needed. There are also a multitude of coolant pet products on the market, such as jackets, vests, bandanas and collars that can add to your dog’s comfort while out in the higher temperatures. Taking your dog on a road trip? While your car is moving, even though your dog may love sticking his head out the window, be aware that small particles of debris could enter your dog’s eyes or ears causing injury. Should you get involved in an accident, the injury to a dog with his head out the window could be even more serious. Though your dog may like riding in the back of an open vehicle or truck bed, this
is very risky. According to humane societies, an estimated 100,000 dogs are killed each year from sudden starts, stops or turns that toss your pet onto the highway and traffic. Leashing your dog inside the truck bed could also cause serious injury. Many dogs have been strangled from being left helplessly dangling after hitting a bump. Additionally, the sun beating down on a truck bed can cause burns to a pet’s pads.More safety summer tips: If your dog or cat is left outside during the day, make sure he has access to shade, shelter and cool water at all times. If water is in a bowl, make sure it is tip-proof, and change the water often. Stagnant water can be a breeding ground for parasites and just doesn’t taste as appealing. Summer shave-downs for longhaired dogs and cats are not always the best idea. A pet’s fur is also meant to provide protection from the sun, biting flies and mosquitoes. So, consult your veterinarian and professional pet groomer for the best course of action. Summer is a great time for family fun and that includes our pets, as long as we keep in mind that their safety is in our hands. 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.
You Served Our Country... NOW LET US SERVE YOU! The Citadel proudly offers members of the Sadie is an 8-year-old female Carolina dog mix. She is spayed and up to date on all vaccines. Sadie is gentle and well mannered. She has never had an accident inside. Check out Sadie and other great dogs at the Stafford SPCA website.
Harmony is a 7-year-old female shorthair with black and white markings. She is a great lap cat and always wants your attention. She would do well as an only cat as she can be bossy with other cats. June is adopt a cat month. Visit the Stafford SPCA website for more.
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For more information or to apply online, visit citadel.edu/online Precious is a 4-year-old hound mix and is full of life and love. She is playful and friendly, and gets along with other dogs. She is looking for an active family. Precious can be seen at the Fredericksburg Regional SPCA, (540) 898-1500.
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Graduates of Brooke Point High School climb one more hill back to the school after receiving their diplomas.
Family and friends of the Class of 2016 at North Stafford High School give a standing ovation during graduation ceremonies June 11. PHOTOS BY ALEKS DOLZENKO | INSIDENOVA
Mountain View High School students find humor in the valedictory speech by Joseph W. Weisband.
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Colonial Forge High School Class of 2016 students make their way to receive diplomas on June 11.
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Mountain View falls short in 5A state baseball final
» By HUGH RIST For InsideNoVa
Throughout the season, the Mountain View Wildcats usually got the big hit at the right time and made the big plays when they had to. Unfortunately, with the state 5A baseball title in the balance on June 11, the Wildcats picked the most inopportune time to reverse that trend. Nansemond River used speed, timely hitting and stout pitching that limited Mountain View to six hits to win its first state title at any level with a 5-3 victory over the Wildcats at Robinson Secondary School. Nansemond River (21-7) made the state final just one other time in school history, in 1996 at the AA level. The Warriors showed off their speed early and often, while Mountain View (21-5) missed a couple of golden chances to tie or win the game. After Dion Jordan singled to begin the game and sped home on a double by Johnny Mayer, the Wildcats took advantage of early wildness by Nansemond River starter Gage Williams to score twice in their half of the first. Nathan Neff lined a one-out double into the left center-field gap and moved to third on a wild pitch. Williams also walked Alex Smith and Dylan Hall in succession before hitting Joshua Menders with a pitch to bring in the tying run.
Jacob Menders’ fielder’s choice grounder resulted in a run batted in when second baseman Nick Lees threw late to second on a forceout attempt. In the second inning, Wildcats coach Craig Lopez made a critical decision that paid dividends for much of the rest of the game. When the Warriors loaded the bases on singles against starter Jacob Menders, Lopez brought in Justin Pearson to relieve him. “It was early and we looked like we needed a lift,” Lopez said of his decision to bring in Pearson. “Jacob was leaving the ball up. This is the state finals, so you don’t second guess yourself.” Pearson induced Jordan to hit a grounder to third, but Neff muffed the play for an error, enabling Lees to score and giving Nansemond River a 3-2 lead. However, Pearson then induced a double play to end the inning, part of three hitless innings he fashioned before yielding a “sun” triple to Jordan with one out in the fifth inning (right fielder Jakob Neufang lost the ball in the sun). Pearson nearly pitched out of it, getting Mayer to ground to second, where Neff made a strong throw home to Smith to nail Jordan at the plate. But Jarrid Johnson singled and Matt Holt squibbed a 30-foot single that Pearson tried to field but could not, resulting in a run-scoring single that gave the Warriors a 4-2 lead. Josh Menders pulled Mountain View
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to 4-3 in the fifth with a clutch single to center, but after Pearson issued a one-out walk to Lees, Chris Henderson blasted a double to center field to tack on a critical insurance run. The Wildcats had a chance in the sixth when Pearson and Neufang each hit consecutive singles with one out, but after Holt, a La Salle University signee next fall, relieved Williams, Harry D’Antonio and Neff were retired to prevent Mountain View from scoring. In the seventh, Smith drilled a leadoff double off the right field fence, but Holt notched three consecutive outs to earn the save. “In our last few games, we kind of flirted with [trouble], but usually found a way to come through with that big hit, but today we didn’t,” Lopez said. “In the first inning, we could have very easily scored more than two runs. They took advantage of opportunities and we didn’t.”
Road trip starts pro baseball career
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James Keller was at home in Stafford scouring the internet early one evening in May when he came across information for an open tryout on a professional JAMES KELLER baseball team. The only problem was the tryout camp was the next morning – in Illinois. On a lark Keller, a recent graduate of Mary Washington, told his father, Jim, about the tryout camp and they decided to go for it. So they took turns driving through the night – about six hours each – and made it to the open tryouts the next morning for the Schaumburg Boomers of the independent Frontier League. “There were about 40 guys there. After I tried out they told me they wanted to sign me on the spot,” Keller said. “I know he had driven overnight to get there,” manager Jamie Bennett of the Boomers said. The season began May 13 and Keller CLASSIFIED
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was the backup catcher for the first few weeks. Then on June 7 Keller became the regular catcher when Michael Valadez, who had been the starter, was released. “It has been awesome to get this experience,” Keller said in a telephone interview from Traverse City, Michigan, where the Boomers were playing a road series. “You have to get a lot better very quickly. They are pushing me. I was the backup; now I am the guy” at catcher. Keller began his college career at Virginia Military Institute but did not play in an official game before he transferred to Mary Washington. This past season he was playing shortstop early in the year, before he moved to catcher. That created a spot for freshman Ramsis Ruiz, a Brooke Point High graduate who started at shortstop down the stretch for the Eagles. Keller had a school-record 11 homers in 2016 and added 50 RBIs and 43 runs scored, with 15 doubles and a batting average of .375 in 39 games, with a slugging mark of .704. "James is the second UMW player in as many years to reach the next level,” said OPINION
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UMW head coach Wayne Riser in a statement. "I speak for the entire UMW baseball family wishing James much luck and we are very proud of him and his efforts. He has earned this opportunity through his work ethic and continual improvement as a player." One of the mentors for Keller is Stafford High product Adam Lopez, who pitched last season in the Frontier League. “He got released [by an affiliated team] and then played indy ball,” Keller said. “That was the first time I heard about indy ball. I knew my chances of getting signed to play [for a Major League minor league team] were pretty slim. I thought this was a way to get in front of scouts.” Keller hit .250 in his first 20 at bats over nine games this season for the Boomers, who won eight of their first 22 games. The Boomers beat Traverse City, 2-1, on the road June 8. The Stafford resident said he has learned a lot about catching and calling a game at the pro level from the likes of Schaumburg manager Jamie Bennett, pitching coach Cameron Roth and hitting coach Patrick O’Sullivan. NEWS
Lopez somewhat lamented the Wildcats’ inability to make plays. “Normally we are sure-handed but today we weren’t, and they took advantage of chances. And we never could get that big hit,” Lopez said. “Every time we scored, they answered and that’s when you have to have goose-eggs up on the scoreboard.” A sizeable crowd of Mountain View fans encouraged the Wildcats with cheers of “great season” as they walked off the field after the post-game medal ceremony, especially after Mountain View reached the finals for the first time, and Lopez echoed those sentiments. “I’m extremely proud of these guys,” Lopez said. “It’s been a great run. This is a great group of young men. They’ve shown a lot as baseball players, but they are even better young men who are going to be successful in whatever they choose to do.” Hugh Rist can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com. “He has a great arm,” Bennett said. “He is athletic for a catcher. He can play around the field a little bit.” Roth is a former minor leaguer with the Baltimore Orioles, and O’Sullivan played in the minors for the Orioles and New York Mets after he was drafted in the 34th round in 1999. “I am constantly in his ears, picking his brain,” Keller said of Roth, who played at UNC-Wilmington and is from Virginia. Sullivan reached the Triple-A level in affiliated baseball as a player. “He has taken me under his wings,” said Keller, who is living with a host family in Illinois. One of the pitchers for the Boomers is Josh Heddinger, who pitched in the minor league system of the Detroit Tigers. “He has really taught me a lot,” Keller said. An infielder for the Boomers is Josh Gardiner, who is from Culpeper and played in college at Division I Radford. A pitcher for the Boomers is Jake Joyce, who went to Virginia Tech and is from Martinsville. Keller received his bachelor’s degree this spring in business administration and plans to begin a master’s program in business in the fall at Mary Washington. David Driver can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.
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A Stafford High School teacher is one of 23 educators across the country to receive a University of Phoenix teacher appreciation scholarship this school year. Michael Preston, a Stafford resident, is a naval science instructor who teaches United States history, applied calculus, constitutional law and navigation to freshMICHAEL men and sophomores. PRESTON He also leads a Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps at the school. The full-tuition scholarships were given in celebration of teacher appreciation week in May, and allow recipients to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education through the college. The first 200 of its qualified applicants were considered for the scholarships, according to the school. Preston said the scholarship is an “awesome opportunity” that allows him to continue his education and bring a better product back to his students. “In the end, that’s what it’s all about,” he said. Preston, who has a master’s degree in United States history and described it as his passion, said he also enjoys teaching current events. He will pursue a master of arts in education degree at the University of Phoenix, focusing on adult education. “You can be a subject-matter expert in something but that doesn’t necessarily mean you can teach it,” said Preston. “You have to stay ahead of the curve and keep learning.” It is the fourth year for the scholarship, which has included 150 total recipients over the years. “Teachers do amazing things in the classroom every day to inspire creativity, curiosity and student success,” said Pamela Roggeman, academic dean for the University of Phoenix’s College of Education. “The Teacher Appreciation Scholarship program allows the University of Phoenix to acknowledge outstanding teachers by helping them grow in their field, and also provide prospective teachers with the opportunity to realize their dreams of teaching.“ Preston is one of more than a quarter of educators who changed careers to become a teacher, according to a University of Phoenix survey of more than 1,000 K-12 teachers across the nation. For 31 years, Preston was a U.S. Navy officer and for 20 of those years, held
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teaching duties. When retirement came knocking, he wasn’t sure what the future would hold. Then, one of his daughters became ill during a sailing trip, and it changed the course of a family vacation. It resulted in him meeting two retired Naval officers who were senior Naval science instructors in Miami, Florida. The chance encounter was responsible for altering his future. Within 15 minutes of his speaking to the instructors, Preston was convinced that he should become a JROTC instructor. “Literally, I was a teacher and didn’t realize it until I talked to them,” he said. “It sounded like good fun.” Today, Preston combines his knowledge and military training into teaching skillsets applicable to today’s complex security environment. For instance, his students are groomed to become “cyber patriots,” learning actionable security techniques through mock attacks on firewalls to identify and improve compromised online systems, according to the University of Phoenix. “High school kids in general are appreciative of honest effort and can tell when a person really cares about their job,” Preston said. “I get paid for doing what I’m passionate about.” Preston’s JROTC group consisted of 171 cadets this year, with 22 graduating. All of the graduates are headed either into the military or straight to college, he said. “That’s what we’re trying to do — give kids focus and discipline,” he explained. Preston is an avid reader who believes in the importance of books and cherishes family time. He and his wife, Kim, also an educator, have four grown children: Olivia, Michael, Sarah and Rachel. Nightly home suppers, he explained, are always electronics-free and result in great bonding time where he and his family talk about the day, or whatever comes up. Preston said that he has encouraged his students to do the same with their families. He also stressed the importance of getting children to read or reading to them when they’re young. A series of books that his father gave him when he was a child ignited his passion for reading. “They just lit my world up,” he said. Asked what is most rewarding about his job as a teacher, Preston responded:” “I get to change the world. Think about it. I can teach and guide kids and they’re ready to take on the world. …” to disciplinary measures including suspension and expulsion. Students who are excluded from school are more likely to drop out of school, experience academic failure, be negatively involved in the justice system or experience mental health problems, according to the report. There is no evidence to suggest that suspension and expulsion deter misconduct or improve school safety, the report said, and schools with high suspension rates generally have less satisfactory climate ratings and lower test scores and graduation rates. OPINION
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NOVEC linemen win rodeo events Linemen from Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative were among those earning top honors at the 14th annual Gaff-n-Go Lineman’s Rodeo recently at Meadow Event Park in Doswell. NOVEC’s linemen competed with 115 other linemen from 14 electric utilities in six states. The Gaff-n-Go Lineman’s Rodeo features journeyman teams and individual apprentice linemen who perform required skills atop 40-foot utility poles. Judges score them on how quickly they can complete each task correctly and safely. The Gaff-n-Go gets its name from the gaff – metal spike – that linemen attach to their boots to assist in climbing wooden utility poles. NOVEC’s journeyman team of Jesse Taylor, Justin Bettis and Nicholas Reckmeyer placed first in the climbing skills and hurt-man rescue events, and third in the recloser change-out event. NOVEC’s apprentices swept the climbing skills event with Kyle Sarvis placing first, Robert Studds second and Anthony Kestner third. Justin Timbers placed in the top 10. Sarvis also placed first in the hurt-man rescue event, followed closely by teammate Chris Perry. “We noticed how the NOVEC apprentices did consistently well in the climbing events,” said Mary Howell, member relations manager for the Virginia,
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The 2015 total includes one 2014 death that was classified as a homicide in 2015. Prince William had a population of 434,754 in 2015. The population in Stafford in 2015 was 140,176, the report noted. July was the month with the most reported crimes. Extortion and fraud, however, both increased in the state. In Stafford there were six cases of extortion. Of the 17,459 violent crimes reported in the state, 50 percent occurred in the
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Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, sponsor of the rodeo. “I’m not sure if Kyle shared his Spiderman skills with his co-workers, but it’s impressive to see the teamwork and obvious camaraderie of your co-op’s linemen. They were great ambassadors.” Howell said teamwork was also obvious among all of the other NOVEC employees who participated, including Eric Depukat, Matt Grenke, Roy Robinson, Eric Stewart, Norman Tapp, Mark Windsor, Lori Spence and Marc Schiller, who served as judges.
home. And of the total incidences reported in the state, a crime occurred in Virginia every one minute and 21 seconds, the report said. Of the 155 hate crimes reported in the state last year, just over 45 percent were assaults and the rest were vandalism or property damage. Reported monetary theft in the state last year accounted for more than $64 million, according to the report. And, while there were no police officers killed in the line of duty in 2015 in Virginia, there were 1,238 assaults on officers that year.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a Decree of Divorce. An affidavit having been made and filed showing that the Defendant in the above-entitled cause is either a non-resident of the State of Virginia or cannot be found in the State of Virginia, and that the Defendant’s name and last known post office address is as follows, to-wit: Michael J. DiDonato, 1348 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554. Upon consideration whereof, this Order of Publication is granted, and it is hereby ORDERED that the above-named defendant do appear here on or before June 3, 2016, after due publication of this Order, and do what is necessary to protect his interests in this cause. It is further ORDERED that this Order of Publication be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Stafford County Sun. 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24/2016
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