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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 PAGE 13 R-Rock Hill, challenged

Locally harvested produce gets prime display as crowds browse and shop the stand operated by C&T Produce at the North Stafford Farmers’ Market. This year the total number of vendors has increased to around 30 at the same location, the parking lot of the Stafford Medical Pavilion on the Stafford Hospital campus. The market is open Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until November. ALEKS DOLZENKO | INSIDENOVA

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he Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office has applied for a U.S. Department of Justice grant that could fund 100 of its deputies with a body camera. If received, full funding of the grant would allow deputies in the office’s field operations division to carry the cameras. The sheriff ’s office applied for the grant after the Stafford County Board of Supervisors gave its stamp

of approval. The grant works as a 50 percent match with local funding from the county. The cost to Stafford is $400,000 a year for five years. Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur told InsideNoVa that implementing a body-camera program is a vast undertaking. The goal of the program is to achieve a high level of transparency with the community while protecting the rights of citizens and deputies alike, he said. “…The benefit of having video footage for prosecution, training,

internal investigations and complaints is significant,” Decatur said. “Body-worn cameras are a psychological deterrent to misbehavior on both sides of the lens. The benefits exceed the drawbacks associated with the cost and time to manage the program.” Using the technology in the department’s field operations division would allow for the most immediate and expansive contact with the community served, Decatur said. CAMERA PAGE 13 St af ford C ounty

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A reportedly intoxicated patron unwilling to pay his bill at Buffalo Mo’s on Wicomico Drive in North Stafford got a visit from Stafford County deputies, sheriff ’s office spokeswoman M.C. Morris Moncure said. The patron also attempted to steal someone’s car keys in the early morning hours of June 25. Restaurant staff got the patron’s Ohio driver’s license and detained him. The license was in the name of Elmo

S. Dyer but the license was not found to be valid in either Ohio or Virginia, Morris Moncure said. There were 28 credit cards found in the name of Elmo S. Dyer. During a search Deputies E. Houde and D. Pinzon found three wallets, each with a different state driver’s license in a different name. Processing the licenses turned up a valid New York license identifying

New driving laws take effect July 1 A traffic infraction for “dooring” and some new restrictions for learner’s permit holders are among the DMV-related changes effective July 1, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Senate Bill 117 of 2016 creates a traffic infraction with a $50 fine for opening a motor vehicle door when it is not reasonably safe to do so. Dooring, commonly used in reference to bicyclists, occurs when a motorist opens his vehicle’s door in the path of an oncoming cyclist or other vehicle. The impact can seriously injure or kill a bicyclist. Senate Bill 555 of 2016 states that learner’s permit holders may not have more than one passenger under age 21, with the exception of household or family members. The passenger restriction was previously on passengers under age 18. In addition, provisional driver’s license holders under age 18 may no longer have more than one passenger under age 21 even if a parent is present. The passenger limitations on all provisional driver’s licenses also do not include household or family members. The initial license issued to any person younger than 18 years is considered a provisional driver’s license. Both of these provisions are secondary offenses. In addition, the law clarifies that learner’s permit holders may not use a cellphone or other wireless telecommunications device while driving, even if the device is in hands-free mode, except in a driver emergency or when the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped.

with another fraudulent credit card, Morris Moncure said. Lynch, 43, was charged with drunk in public, credit card forgery, two counts of possession of a fictitious license and vandalism. He was placed in the Rappahannock Regional Jail on no bond. Lynch has prior offenses in New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, New York and Virginia.

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Cortez: The ongoing debate on gun safety The more drama oriented members of Congress used a sit down strike recently attempting to force gun control legislation. They failed, dem- DANIEL CORTEZ onstrating how little they actually know about weapons. If they did, the paradigm for legislation on the issue would be safety not restriction. Check with Kathy Sterne, Stafford’s Clerk of the Circuit Court for reality on the local gun control issue. Her office is handling a dramatic increase by the public to be armed and safe. According to Sterne, 2,091 residents in 2014 applied for carry and conceal permits. That number increased to 2,566 in 2015; an 18-percent increase. So far his year, 1,377 have applied for permits. Sterne, being a conscientious conservative, 100 percent supports the second amendment. She acknowledges the reality of recent carnage in places like Orlando or earlier in Virginia Tech, stating: “If we have a mass shooting local or not, we have an increase of requests for carry and concealed permits.” Thus she acknowledges the need to focus on safety. And she is right. Shouldn’t gun safety be at home and taught in our schools? Holly Hazard, chair of Stafford County School Board, indicates she has not received any emails when queried on the possible need for more gun safety pro-

grams at the school level. She said, “The addition of any new or modified program in the schools would raise questions as to when the training would be offered, staffing, payment for staff and materials, and how any program would be selected.” Presently, the state Department of Education supports gun safety through their “Finnigan the Fox” program. It basically emphasizes avoidance of weapons contact by kindergarteners, to recognizing myths that may lead to the use and abuse of handling guns for fifth-graders. But Falmouth District School Board member C. Scott Hirons responsibly points out criticism of the program from groups like the Virginia Citizens Defense League that suggest the curriculum is flawed. The instruction clearly does little to acknowledge the right of self-defense at home or the need to provide more safety training. It appears to be more of an indoctrination mandate document against owning weapons, citing the assassinations of several presidents and political figures. Now, as a former Marine infantryman and tactics instructor, I acknowledge force-on-force to defeat the bad guys or girls. Such force comes in appropriate tactical deployment, accuracy of arms and speed of fire. Thus the need for fully automatic weapons by our military or law enforcement officials. While the Stafford sheriff ’s office has come under criticism for purchasing more fully automatic weapons, they should not. Sheriff David Decatur has a professional

responsibility to insure his officers are well trained with versatile weaponry to protect our residents and schools. And let’s acknowledge recent statistics compiled by the state police. In 2015 alone there were 97,471 of the most serious crime offenses reported in Virginia. And firearms represented 24.7 percent of all weapons used in aggravated assaults of the 9,681 weapons law violations reported. It’s also notable that 1,480 knives or cutting instruments were also used in the reported incidents. Compared to previous years, criminal “offense” appears to be on the rise. So back to the need for a discussion on what state officials should be doing to help Sterne, Hazard, Hirons and Decatur educate and protect the public. Decatur’s on-point when he says programs that encourage age-appropriate respect for firearms and teach what protocol to use when a weapon is encountered could reduce accidental shootings. “Education is always empowering and public safety is our number one goal,” he adds. Sadly, Congress and local legislators are caught up being intimidated with the look of an AR-15 assault weapon. Reality is, all weapons — knives, fists, bats and stones— are assault weapons. But the continued chaos by individuals motivated by ideological religious extremism regardless of sect, demands a citizen’s right to be defensively armed respected. Yes, action like curtailing magazine volume in semi-automatic weapons is a responsible step to support safety. But taking guns away from the legal public and allowing criminals the freedom to commit murder and mayhem with them is not. Daniel Cortez, Northern Virginia political writer and broadcaster, is active in veterans and minority affairs. Reach him at dpcortez1969@yahoo.com.

Kerr: The path to nationhood, July 4, 1776 Philadelphia was unusually hot during the summer of 1776. The temperature was in the 90s and the humidity was unbearable. It was DAVID KERR also unhealthy. There had been an outbreak of cholera in the city, typhoid fever was always a problem and there was the fear of small pox. Safe drinking water was sometimes hard to find and there were no sewage treatment plants. So on top of being hot and rife with disease, it smelled. Also, unlike today, there was no air conditioning and no relief from the heat for the members of a highly disorganized and contentious body called the Continental Congress. During this period, as disorganized as they may have seemed and surrounded by the punishing summertime heat, the Continental Congress did something that changed the course of human history. However, that wasn’t their original intent.

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The Continental Congress wasn’t formed with the idea of establishing independence from Great Britain or, for that matter, with the notion of creating a new country. Almost all of the representatives to the Congress began their service loyal to the British crown and their sovereign, George III. This is something we often forget. But, they were about to make a major transition in their thinking and in their loyalties. To them, the Congress, at least during its first session, was a means to more forcefully gain proper recognition from Britain, its king and it’s Parliament. But events, as we all know, sometimes have a way of going where you don’t expect them to go. By the time the Second Continental Congress was meeting, there had been a shift. During the 18th century there had been a gradual change in the American Colonies toward a whole new concept of what it meant to be an American. They didn’t consider themselves British anymore. The resolution for independence EDUCATION

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from Great Britain was introduced on June 7 and was just a few lines long. The rules required a unanimous vote from all 13 Colonies. One “no” vote meant the resolution would fail and with it the cause of independence. It was a high threshold. No vote in Congress in the 240 years since or amongst the states for a Constitutional amendment — including the ratification of the Constitution itself—came with a requirement for a unanimous vote. To many the resolution seemed stark and the Congress decided that a “declaration” should be written to lay out the case for independence in precise and compelling terms. It also gave those in favor more time to lobby those against. A committee was formed, and Thomas Jefferson, Congress’ most prolific writer, was asked to pen the first draft. It suffered over 100 edits from the Congress as a whole but held on to its meaning. To read the rest of the column, please visit InsideNoVa.com. SPORTS

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The Stafford Regional Choral Society performs a tribute for the 75th anniversary of the USO, singing hits from the 1940s and other patriotic songs. The July 2 concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Courthouse Road in Stafford. The July 3 program starts at 2 p.m. at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle.

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Fauquier: Independence Day Celebration, 4 p.m. to dark, Great Meadow (5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains), $40/car at the gate. Helicopter demonstration, antique carriage parade, polo demonstration, giant kids’ tug-o-war, rain machine, obstacle course, rock climbing wall, trampoline, mechanical bull, carousel, bouncy house, pony rides, face painting, vendors, food and more. Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m. Call (540) 253-5000 or visit greatmeadow.org/events/july-4th/ for more. Mount Vernon: Independence Fireworks at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 6 to 9 p.m., 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., $30/adults; $20/youth. Visit with General and Mrs. Washington; try your hand at bocce ball; view 18thcentury dancing, ice cream making, and blacksmith demonstrations; listen to performances by the Fife & Drum of Yorktown and the National Concert Band; and

see fireworks on the east lawn at 9:30 p.m. Food and drink available for purchase. Call (703) 780-2000 or visit mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/ independence-fireworks/ for more. Lorton: Fireworks at the Workhouse, 5 to 9:30 p.m., 9518 Workhouse Lane, Lorton. Admission is free, parking is $10. Art galleries open, food trucks, local craft beer and wine, Highlands dance demo, live music from Peter Mawanga and Amavari Movement and PBC Vocal Band; fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Call (703) 584-2900 or visit workhousearts.org/ event/fireworks-at-the-workhouse/ for more.

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Stafford: Let Freedom Ring: Fourth of July at Ferry Farm, George Washington’s Boyhood Home (268 King’s Highway, Falmouth) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $1/person (free/age two and under). Learn about Washington farm archaeology, see a flag retirement ceremony, interact with Colonial and Civil War re-enactors, visit with members of the Patawomeck tribe and participate in a Fourth of July hat contest. Free parking at Eagles Lodge (21 Cool Springs Road) with shuttle service to Ferry Farm. Trolleys to/from Eagles Lodge or the Heritage Festival in downtown Fredericksburg. Call (540) 370-0732 or visit kenmore.org/events.html for more. Fredericksburg: Heritage Festival 2016, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., downtown

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Library hosts summer reading programs The Central Rappahannock Regional Library is hosting three summer reading programs at any of its eight locations. For kids (babies–grade 5) it’s “On Your Mark, Get Set...Read!” Teens (grade 6-12) can get involved in “Get in the Game: Read.” For adults, there is “ Exercise Your Mind. Read!” Prizes are awarded just for signing up. Kids and teens can win additional prizes by logging minutes read, and adults can win prizes for writing reviews. "Reading throughout the summer is a vital part of succeeding in school. We help keep kids reading over the summer and have fun doing it," CRRL Director Martha Hutzel said. On July 18-21, the Wildlife Center of Virginia will present “Journey Along the River” at all locations. Visitors can meet some of the wild animals that depend on the river for survival and find out how your actions affect the river, the surrounding environment and, ultimately, the animals themselves. In celebration of Harry Potter’s birthday July 31, the upcoming film “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and the release of “The Cursed Child,” CRRL will host Harry Potter celebrations at all locations July 29-31. Your favorite branch will have Hogwarts-related crafts, games, prizes and a book character stand-up for a photo. For more, visit librarypoint.org/summer.

Fredericksburg and Pratt Park (120 River Road, Stafford. Free. Celebrate America’s birthday with a variety of family-friendly activities. Five-mile run; street festival with classic car display, craft show, live music and children’s activities; and fireworks at Pratt Park co-sponsored by City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County. Pratt Park opens for July 4 Spectacular at 4:30 p.m. with live music and food vendors; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Call (540) 373-1776 or visit visitfred.com/events/ heritage-festival-2016 for more. Woodbridge: Food, Fireworks and Fun and Military Appreciation at Potomac Nationals vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks, 5 p.m., Pfitzner Stadium (7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge). Purchase a loaded ticket package that includes an all-you-can-eat pregame picnic from 5 to 6:30 p.m., a game ticket and fireworks show. Players will wear special military appreciation jerseys. Call (703) 590-2311

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History at sunset is an annual program by the National Park Service during summer. Every Friday, park historians will lead a tour or special program in Stafford, Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg. These tours focus on areas rarely visited or stories rarely told. In recognition of the centennial of the National Park Service, some programs will focus on the evolution of the park, including the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the creation of the National Cemetery and more recent efforts to connect visitors to the places and stories of the park. The programs begin at 7 p.m. and run about 90 minutes. The planned events include: July 1: John Hennessy and Becky Oakes: “A Place for the Living and the Dead: Creation of the National Cemetery.” Pets are not permitted in the cemetery. Meet at the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center, 1013 Lafayette Blvd. July 8: Greg Mertz and Mike Westermeier: “Terrible Yet Exciting: Heth’s Salient at Spotsylvania.” Meet at Tour Stop 7, Burnside Drive, Spotsylvania Battlefield. July 15: John Hennessy: “Falmouth: The Rappahannock, War, and Freedom.” Meet at the former Grizzle Center, 60 Butler Road, Falmouth. July 22: Frank O’Reilly: “Battle in the Balance: Early’s Counterattack at Fredericksburg.” Meet at Prospect Hill, Tour Stop 6, end of South Lee Drive, Fredericksburg Battlefield. July 29: Becky Oakes and Eric Mink: “Old War, New Deal: The Civilian Conservation Corps at Spotsylvania.” Meet at the McCoull house site, Tour Stop 5, Spotsylvania Battlefield. Aug. 5: John Hennessy: “A New Look: Chatham’s Evolving Historic Landscape.” Chatham Manor, 120 Chatham Lane, Fredericksburg. Aug. 12: Eric Mink: “Rediscovering History: The Rehabilitation of the Sunken Road.” Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center, 1013 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg. For more, call (540) 693-3200 or visit nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/history-atsunset.htm.

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Marine Corps Heritage Foundation’s free Summer Concert Series will be held during the summer at the National Museum of the Marine Corps from 7-8 p.m. The U.S. Navy Band’s Country Current will play July 6. The U.S. Navy Band’s Sea Chanters will perform Aug. 10. The final performance will be Aug. 18 when the Quantico Marine Corps Band takes the stage. The concerts are outdoors on the museum’s entry plaza. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets to sit on. Concessions will be available. For more, visit usmcmuseum.com/ calendar-of-events.html. SPORTS

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Williams: Choosing the right rescue There seems to be a double standard going on. We devote quite a lot of time (and rightfully so) toward counseling prospective dog LAURIE C. WILLIAMS parents on selecting the right dog for their family and individual situation. In fact, right now on amazon.com there are over 20 titles of books and DVDs on that very topic. Most focus on matching dogs and humans based on a certain dog breed char-

acteristics and the human’s lifestyle. Criteria such as size, temperament, exercise requirements, trainability, coat type and grooming requirements are taken into account. If you live a sedentary lifestyle, you’re steered away from breeds that need more activity, such as sporting breeds and terriers. If you live in an apartment, smaller dogs and dogs that don’t require much room are suggested. However, when it comes to rescuing a dog, even though you may not have all the information about a dog’s past, it’s imperative that you get as much information as possible.

Help clear the shelters July 23 Local homeless animals will get a boost July 23 when adoption fees are waived at Stafford County Animal Shelter in support of a nationwide 2016 Clear the Shelters drive. The campaign seeks to find homes for more homeless animals. Typically, dog adoption fees at

Stafford’s animal shelter are $20 and cat adoptions are $10 each. Last year, nearly 20,000 animals found homes across the country through the event, including 1,264 animals from 24 participating organizations in the Washington, D.C., area. — Tracy Bell

In other words, you should interview the prospective rescue and foster home as thoroughly as you would a breeder. Unfortunately, this is not always done. Not a week goes by that I don’t receive at least one call from a frantic newly adoptive pet parent of a rescue dog that worries they may have gotten in over their head. People desperately want to do the right thing, but they also want to be a successful home as well. It’s understandable that a dog that has been re-homed may come with some behavior issues. But it’s also understandable that when the issue is problematic from the beginning, the prospective new homes want to know, 1) can the issue be fixed, 2) how long would it take and 3) how much would it cost. My answer is always similar. Great strides can and have been made through training and behavior modification, but it takes time —sometimes a lot of time, there are no quick fixes—and it takes as much effort as it takes time, along with a lot of management along the way. And if they will be working with a professional, yes, it’s going to be a financial investment as well. This often leads to me feeling like the bearer of bad news they’d not heard be-

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fore, and often puts them in the position of having to make the agonizing decision of whether or not to keep the dog. Sad to say, many dogs come out and right back in to rescue like a revolving door. No dog is perfect, and frankly, there probably isn’t really a perfect match between dogs and humans. They’re different species! All dog-human relationships will need tweaking, and give-and-take on the humans’ part, along with compromise and some modifications to our lives. Rescuing a dog is indeed an honorable thing, and we all would love if every homeless dog could find a forever home. But when it comes to adopting a rescue, especially one with no known history, how much tweaking, compromise and modifications to their lives should an adoptive family feel obligated to make? And if they aren’t up to or just don’t want to make those compromises and modifications, should they be made to feel guilty? I say no. 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 armed forces the opportunity to advance their education at an institution that understands and appreciates Arwen is a 6-month-old female Chihuahuaterrier mix. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccines and ready for adoption. Arwen is a sister to Smeagol and she is a very sweet girl. Visit staffordspca.org for more info.

Fiona is a 2-year-old, spayed female pit bull. She is housebroken and good with kids. She is not good with cats. Fiona is number 71089 at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, (540)-658PETS.

military service. The Citadel offers graduate degrees for those looking to accelerate their military careers, in fields including Leadership, Business, Security Studies, and International Politics & Military Affairs. These programs are fully online so you can complete your degree uninterrupted—no matter where your service takes you!

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Dominion ‘infuses’ energy into Yyotta Yyotta LLC, an emerging Internet exchange point (IXP), data center and managed services company based in Stafford, and Dominion Virginia Power announced the addition of Yyotta’s IXP facility to Dominion’s energy grid. Yyotta, pronounced ‘why yotta’, will offer its IXP, network transport and managed service solutions through its iFortress TM modular data center, a facility used by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers clients, focused on developing a cyber security “community of practice” serving Virginia. The IXP will open in June, according to a news release.

“Dominion Virginia Power is excited to partner with Yyotta IXP at its location in Stafford County,” said Stan Blackwell, director of Customer Solutions at Dominion. “The site selected by Yyotta is located in Quantico Corporate Center, which also contains two pre-certified data center sites identified by Dominion because of close proximity to electrical transmission lines and substations, access to multiple fiber networks and high volume water and sewer capacity.” “We chose Quantico Corporate Center because it represents a regional nexus of local, state, federal, and Department

of Defense stakeholders in cyber security education, training and readiness,” said Don Goodwin, chief marketing officer with Yyotta. “The region’s global influence and demand for virtually unlimited capacity and reliability is consistent with our own growth strategies here in Virginia and nationally. Dominion Power has been a great partner to us as we deploy mission-critical infrastructure and data center solutions to new and existing customers.” Yyotta’s IXP and data center consists of two secure data center rooms encompassing 2,480 square feet of computer-

room floor and 500 kW of UPS power capacity with access to more space and power for growth. The IXP is the only multi-tenant data center in Stafford, offering a highly compliant solution through a concurrently maintainable design. Yyotta’s Quantico Corporate Center customers have the option to choose from a 1Gig, 10Gig or dark fiber connectivity solutions, delivered over private, low-latency networks to Washington, D.C., Ashburn and Richmond. For more, visit yyotta.com.

SimVentions named to Inc.’s ‘50 Best Places to Work’

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a strong culture...it’s really our exceptional, talented, innovative, and caring employees living out our purpose, vision, mission, and core values – in a natural and everyday-kind-of-way – that makes the difference!” said Lawrence Root, SimVentions CEO. “Our culture is summed up beautifully by the Bible reference from Galatians 5:13: ‘For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.’ We are simply a family of patriots, focusing hard on serving God, country, our military, our customers, our com-

Bean & Mallow Inc. of North Stafford was recently awarded CertainTeed Corporation’s ShingleMaster Tenured Member Status. The roofing credential is presented to contractors who are focused on superior standards of workmanship and customer service, according to a news release. The program provides contractors with training and tools to improve installation skills, and enhanced roofing product information. “The ShingleMaster Tenured Member Status is a testament to the accomplishments and longevity of Bean & Mallow,” said Jay Butch, director of contractor programs for CertainTeed Roofing.

Inc. Magazine named SimVentions to its list of the 50 Best Places to Work in 2016, the local firm announced. Inc. put it this way: “We hear it over and over again at Inc.: The biggest challenge that your business faces is finding and keeping the best people…. “To guide and inspire you, Inc. has produced a roster of the 50 Best Workplaces …these 50 companies show you how to create a culture to find and keep the very best employees.” “We are honored to be recognized by Inc. as one of the best places to work in America! Although we strive to generate, encourage, and maintain

munity and each other – and having lots of fun along the way!” Inc. audited more than 500 companies that completed online applications in February and March to compete. To be eligible, applicants had to have been in business at least three years, have between five and 500 employees, be based in the United States, and be independent and privately owned, with 2015 revenue of at least $2 million. Inc. scored companies in three main areas: Wallet and workplace; Employee feedback; and Performance innovation. For more, visit simventions.com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Through July 10; 5:30 p.m. Riverside Dinner Theater 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg 540- 370-4300 or riversidedt.com

Celebrate Virginia Concert Series July 1 – Tyler Farr July 8 – Eli Young Band July 28 – George Thurgood and The Destroyers 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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11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22551 Become a prospector and follow in the footsteps of “Stampmill Sam.” Visit the Goodwin Gold Mine and discover how gold was mined in Virginia in the late 1800s. Then pan for gold on the shores of Pigeon Run Creek. Space is Limited. Preregistration required. $2 each or $6 per family. To register, leave a message on the Visitor Center answering machine at (540) 854-6245 with your name, number in your group and a contact phone number.

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Colonial Forge High grad part of winning atmosphere with Giants David Driver »ForByInsideNoVa

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants and outfielder Jarrett Parker, a product of Colonial Forge High School and the University of Virginia, played an afternoon game in Pittsburgh on June 23 and then took a flight home to the Bay Area. The team arrived back in California around 9 p.m. local time, though Parker noted their bodies were still on East Coast time after a road trip to Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh. Parker said he got a good night’s sleep and about 17 hours after getting back to California he was at AT&T Park to get ready for Friday’s home game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Even though he was not in the starting lineup, he took batting practice indoors before regular batting practice on the field prior to the game. “I think last year solidified everything for me. I can be an impact guy at this level and contribute,” said Parker, 27, sitting by his locker in the Giants’ clubhouse. Parker spent one day in the majors with the Giants in 2014 but did not see action in the game. The left-handed hitter made his Major League debut last season, as he hit .347 with six homers and 14 RBIs in 21 games over 49 at bats after spending most of the year at Triple-A Sacramento. Now this year Parker is seeing regular playing time for the Giants, who have seen veteran outfielder Hunter Pence on the disabled list for an extended time. Parker hit .269 with three homers and eight RBIs in his first 27 games this year with the Giants, with 67 at bats. Last September he hit three homers in a game for the Giants, who are in first place in the National League West division. “He has had some power at every level,” said Giants catcher Trevor Brown, a teammate in the minors with Parker. “He is a valuable guy to have off the bench.” Off the field Parker lives in San Francisco, about 20 minutes from AT&T Park. The Giants have sold out more than 440 home games in a row, and Parker said some of those rabid fans recognize him when he is out in public. “It is a packed house every time we play. It is exciting, that is for darn sure. I definitely enjoy the California lifestyle. San Francisco has a lot to offer,” said Parker, wearing grey shorts and a black jacket about three hours before game time Friday. Parker, who started in right field for the Giants on Sunday against Philadelphia, was part of every game from June 20 to 26. He was sent up to pinch-hit on Friday against the Phillies, but when the Phillies brought in a left-handed pitcher Giants manager Bruce Bochy countered by using right-handed hitting Buster Posey to pinch-hit for Parker. Posey came through with a single and the Giants scored four runs in the last of

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the seventh to come back for a 5-4 win over the Phillies. Parker, like most big league hitters, has plenty of access to an extended amount of video on opposing hitters. “I try to get a general idea,” said Parker, drafted by the Giants out of Virginia in the second round in 2010. “I try not to worry too much (about specific pitches). I try to get a general game plan.” One of the new teammates for Parker this year is center fielder Denard Span, who played with the Washington Nationals through 2015 before signing with the Giants as a free agent before the 2016 campaign. “He sets the tone for our club,” Parker said of Span, who bats in the leadoff spot. The Giants have won the World Series three times (2010, 2012 and 2014) under manager Bruce Bochy, who lived in Falls Church as a child. “We have a great organization. We are here to win,” Parker said. “Every player has a role. They are a first-class organiza-

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tion.” Parker came up through the Giants’ farm system and played with Double-A Richmond of the Eastern League in 2013 and 2014. Another University of Virginia product with the Giants is Javier Lopez, a lefthanded reliever who has been with the club since 2010. “He is obviously a power bat,” Lopez said of Parker. “He really took off (last year). You saw he had the power.” Lopez has enjoyed his time with the Giants. He also won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2007, and is the only active big leaguer to be part of four World Series title teams. “It is great to be a part of it,” said Lopez, a 1995 graduate of Robinson High in Fairfax. “It is a testament to the organization” that stuck with certain players. And that includes Parker, who struck out 175 times in his second minor league season in 2012. David Driver can be reached at Staffordnews@insidenova.com. EDUCATION

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Marine transitions to religious service

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Local Marine will celebrate his first Fourth of July as a missionary, but the journey began long ago. It was a hot day and the sun was finally beginning to set. John Hilsinger, Jr. had been up since well before the sun rose, hefting his 60- to 75-pound rucksack all day. His feet were tired, back sore, and exhaustion had long since set in. His only consolation was that in three to four hours he would be able to call it a day— though his respite wouldn’t last long, as he would be awakened a few hours later to repeat the process. It was 1946 and Hilsinger had enlisted in the U.S. Army and was going through boot camp. After completing boot camp, he was given the military occupational specialty, or job, of communications and was assigned to Okinawa, Japan. During such a busy time of life, it is unlikely that he was able to think much about his future, but this man would shape the lives of generations. On Dec. 5, 2011—the 83rd anniversary of John Hilsinger, Jr.’s birth—Jacob Hilsinger, one of John’s grandsons and a graduate of Mountain View High School,

entered boot camp with the U.S. Marines. While reflecting on his grandfather, Jacob said “I believe that is where my family’s desire to serve in the military JOHN started.” HILSINGER JR. Jacob’s journey to the Marine Corps began long before boot camp. When Jacob was 8, his older brother John, who was named after his grandfather, joined the Marines. Jacob recalled this time with fondness: “I remember wearing his [older brother’s] cammies as a little kid and wanting to be like him.” Shortly thereafter, Jacob’s sister joined the Army. Referring to his brother and sister in uniform, Jacob recalled, “They were both an inspiration for me to join.” Jacob’s mother, Vickie, said that Jacob “loved the idea of joining the Marines since elementary school.” Through middle and high school Jacob played sports, was a good student and a hard worker. After graduating from high school, Jacob wanted direction and purpose in his life. While weighing his options, Vickie recalled, one evening Jacob came home

and told them he had decided to “serve his country and decided on the Marines.” So for Jacob it was off to boot camp, where his athleticism and hard work immediately became apparent. Jacob made the Honor Grad at Boot Camp and was recognized as No. 1 in his company. Jacob also won the Iron Man Award, as he was the most physically fit and received the highest physical training (PT) score— 600 out of 600. After boot camp and specialized training, Jacob would again follow in his grandfather’s footsteps, as he was also assigned a communications job and went to Okinawa, Japan. Jacob served in Okinawa for 2 years and was subsequently assigned to Quantico, which brought him close to home and his family. It was during this time that Jacob felt the importance of service to not only country, but to God as well. “I did really well as far as my career is concerned, but as far as my relationship with [my] Heavenly Father, I was struggling,” Jacob said Over time Jacob felt the importance of attending and changing things in his life. A church leader asked Jacob about serving a church mission, which is someTHEME: GREAT POETS ACROSS 1. Angry walk 6. Bell and Barker, e.g. 9. Fields and Basinger 13. Donny’s singing sister 14. *T.S. Eliot poem, “____ Wednesday” 15. Loosen laces 16. Glorify 17. *Theodor Geisel, ____ Dr. Seuss 18. Daughter of a sibling 19. *Wordsworth or Shakespeare 21. *He hears America singing 23. Pig’s digs 24. Discharge 25. Exchange for money 28. Grey, of tea fame 30. Like oxen put together 35. Second-hand 37. Saintly glow 39. Theater play 40. Ancient Scandinavian symbol 41. Pinch to save 43. F.B.I. operative 44. Nathaniels, to their friends? 46. Fencing weapon 47. Fail to mention 48. Swell 50. Unforeseen obstacle 52. Pub offering 53. *Cyrano de Bergerac had a big one 55. Cathode-ray tube 57. *Famous Russian poet 61. *”The Canterbury Tales” poet 65. Ernest, to mommy 66. Tarzan’s mom 68. Famous nurse Barton 69. Decorate

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thing his grandfather had done. Jacob is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where young men are encouraged to serve a 2-year church mission. The church’s guide to service states that the purpose of missionaries is to “invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.” With the invitation on his mind, Jacob “I read a story about a man who sacrificed his life during 9/11 to save a pregnant woman. At the end of the story it said ‘God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called.’ I’m not sure why those words had such an impact on me, but they did…I decided I should serve a [church] mission.” In January 2016, Jacob began his mission in Pocatello, Idaho. His mother said that “[Jacob] feels the military prepared him to be a leader and serve.” Jacob has seen his military service affect his missionary service—to be a leader and relate to people, to include fellow Marines as he walks in his grandfather’s footsteps.

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Sheriff ’s Office spokeswoman M.C. Morris Moncure said that the department first participated in a successful 90day pilot program using 15 to 20 body cameras. It allowed the department to test-drive the cameras, she said. Moncure explained that various vendors make body cameras. The grant is being requested now because the cost went down with vendor competition and the kinks have been worked out as the products have improved. Market competition between the vendors has resulted in much better technology at a lower cost, she said. But the undertaking involved many considerations, Moncure said, including manpower, storage and management of the cameras and the effect on cases for the Stafford County Commonwealth’s Attorney office. Decatur said that he department should find out by October if it will be assisted in purchasing body cameras with the federal grant money.

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school staff, noting that she felt a recommendation to use Ricoh was based on comfort as opposed to considering the financial impact. A quarter-million dollars over four years is substantial, she said. On Tuesday, she reiterated that SCPS has to do business differently going forward. Also at the meeting, the school board: • heard a Technology Advisory Committee year-end report. The committee reported that 53 percent of teachers surveyed said that since a Bring Your Own Devices policy was adopted in the schools, behavior problems increased. That number is down from the prior year’s survey of the same question (69 percent). Thirty-four percent said that behavior problems when using BYOD decreased this year and 11 percent said they remained about the same. • heard from an NAACP representative, who is also a parent. He complained that the dress code is not being followed or enforced in the schools and specifically mentioned students wearing images of the confederate flag. • welcomed new school board member Melissa Ayres, who now leads the Griffis-Widewater District on the board. CLASSIFIED

Graduation weekend is usually caps, gowns, music and speeches; a rite of passage for high school seniors as they transition into the next chapter of their lives. A total of 50 graduates crossed a second stage June 12 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Boscobel Road, this time as Seminary graduates, according to a news release. The students rose early every school day during their four years of high school to attend an hour of religious instruction from 6 -7 a.m. Each school year they focused on a different area of study: Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon and Church History. Previously, the only requirement for graduation was 80 percent attendance for each year. Two years ago, the program expanded to include required reading, as well as midterm and final exams and a change to 75 percent attendance. While Seminary has always focused on helping students understand and rely on the teachings and Atonement of Jesus Christ, this change also allows students to be recognized around the world as trained ministers, something that is sometimes required for missionary service. At least three of these graduates, Caleb Brodie, Joshua Burdsal and Caleb Stark, have chosen to defer college plans in order to serve a two-year mission for the church. Many of the other graduates will continue their academic studies, while others are entering the Pathways program that allows students to take univer-

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Shiloh New Site Baptist Church of Stafford invites children and adults for vacation Bible school from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, through Friday, July 22. This year’s theme is “Finding Truth Below the Surface.” Prepare to embark on an adventure like no other, scouring the mysterious fathoms of the deep sea. Thrilling discoveries await just beyond the portholes of your submarine. Things look very different once you get below the surface -and that’s true for life above the surface, too. As kids submerge themselves in God’s word, they will discover that Jesus saw people differently. He didn’t just see what’s on the outside; He saw who people were down deep. Additionally, there will be special activities for kids. Adults will also have the opportunity to participate in Bible study. There will be fun, food and exciting learning opportunities free and open to everyone. For more, visit snbcstafford.com or call 540-659-3326.

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started in Seminary. “These students have shown a significant dedication of time to graduate seminary even though they were heavily involved in sports, arts and academics. The self-discipline they have demonstrated over the past four years will serve them well in their future endeavors,” President D. Michael Kitchens said. “I have no doubt they will go on to be positive influences in their communities.”

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will be required in cash, certified or cashierâ€™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/ FNMA (Trustee # 548666) 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 The Vendor Auction. com will be used in conjunction with this sale FEI # 1074.00263 6/24 & 7/1/16

TRUSTEEâ€™S SALE OF 56 Hamlin Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22405 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $258,250.00, dated December 30, 2009, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on January 4, 2010, as Instrument Number 100000097, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main en-

trance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Stafford County, 1300 Courthouse Rd, Stafford, VA on July 25, 2016 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 29, Section 8, RIDGE POINTE SUBDIVISION, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Sullivan, Donahoe and Ingalls, recorded on February 1, 1994, in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Stafford County, Virginia, in Plat Book 25, at Pages 164 and 165. Tax ID: 54CC8-29. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidderâ€™s deposit of $11,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashierâ€™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 # 566148) 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

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will be required in cash, certified or cashierâ€™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 # 569347) 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 # 1074.04443 7/1 & 7/8/16 TRUSTEEâ€™S SALE OF 11 Skyview Court Stafford, VA 22554 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $236,900.00, dated June 20, 2013, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on

June 25, 2013, as Instrument Number 130015532, 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 July 25, 2016 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 43, Section 6, Bayview Estates, as the same is duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 3469 at Page 621; Plat Book 8, Pages 143-144, among the land records of Stafford County, Virginia. Tax ID: 31C-43. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidderâ€™s deposit of $11,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashierâ€™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.

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