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Schools may close for primary
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TRACY BELL
Stafford County Sun
The upcoming presidential primary could close county schools March 1, but the Stafford County School Board wants more information before deciding. At a meeting Tuesday, the school board discussed the possibility of closing school that day for a teacher workday or opening late, due to the presidential primary. Fifteen of the county’s schools are polling locations. The informational item will come back to the board at its next meeting Feb. 23, and the board is expected to take action then. The suggestion stemmed from a letter from county Registrar Greg Riddlemoser and the registrar’s electoral board that encouraged the board “in the strongest terms possible” to cancel school March 1. The letter noted that the primary is every four years and with no incumbents running this year, should generate significant public interest. Record voter turnout is expected, the letter said. A third of the school divisions around the commonwealth will close, including Prince William, Caroline and Fairfax counties, according to the letter. The letter stated that it would be in the best interest of local citizens to close the schools. School board member Scott Hirons, Falmouth District, said that PRIMARY PAGE 13 in addition to the expected
The Sunoco station along Courthouse Road at Interstate 95 has been closed since the price of gasoline was $3.22 a gallon, in preparation for major construction to realign Courthouse and the intersection with I-95. ALEKS DOLZENKO/ STAFFORD COUNTY SUN
Changes underway on Courthouse Road project JILL PALERMO
Stafford County Sun
It’s been a while since gas was $3.22 a gallon but the price remains posted, frozen in time, at the long-shuttered Sunoco gas station at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Courthouse Road. But the outdated sign — and the boarded-up station behind it — won’t be there for long. The station was purchased by the Virginia Department of Transportation months ago to make way for the ambitious, $149 million project to replace the existing, circa-1963 interchange at Courthouse Road and Interstate 95 with a new “diverging-diamond”
style overpass, a design transportation planners say will move traffic more safely and quickly through the fast-growing North Stafford area. After years of discussion and planning, the demolition of the old Sunoco — as well as a now-VDOT-owned Citgo gas station across the street — will mark the first visible signs that work is set to begin on the multi-step project, which likely won’t be finished until 2020. The popular McDonald’s restaurant on Courthouse Road will also be torn down to make way for a relocated commuter parking lot, said Kelly Hannon, a VDOT communications manager in the Stafford area.
The restaurant remains open for now, and even employees say they’re not sure when operations will cease for the road work, which isn’t expected to begin fullthrottle until the end of 2016. A McDonald’s manager who declined to give her name said owner Welburn Management would likely rebuild a bigger restaurant nearby. Attempts to reach company officials were not successful. VDOT is in the process of negotiating with Welburn as well as the owners of two gas stations on the west side I-95, which will also eventually be torn down for the roadwork, Hannon said. PROJECT PAGE 13 Meanwhile, VDOT has
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VDOT to detail I-95 extension plans VDOT will host a public information meeting for the Interstate-95 Express Lanes’ southern extension project from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at H.H. Poole Middle School, 800 Eustace Road in Stafford. The proposed project involves extending the southern end of the 95 Express Lanes by approximately two miles with a reversible single lane that splits into northbound and southbound merge ramps. A new southbound endpoint will carry Express Lanes traffic past Garrisonville Road and back into the I-95 southbound regular lanes. A new left entry from northbound I-95 will be south of Garrisonville Road. Improvements are intended to ease congestion at the entrance and exit points of the 95
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Express Lanes in Stafford. Construction is estimated to begin later this year, and be completed in 2018. The extension is a partnership of VDOT and Transurban. At the meeting: Project materials will be available for review, including plans, project schedule and traffic, environmental and civil rights information. Comments can be provided at the meeting, emailed to meeting_ comments@vdot.virginia.gov, or mailed to Paul Nishimoto, Project Manager, at VDOT Northern Virginia District, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. Reference “I-95 Express Lanes Southern Terminus Extension” in the subject line of all correspondence.
SHERIFF’S BRIEFS STAFFORD COUNTY MAN FACES MURDER CHARGES IN SHOOTING
WOMAN, SON TIED UP DURING HOME INVASION A woman and her young son were tied up and robbed at their home in southern Stafford County just after 4 a.m. Feb.10, Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office spokesman 1st Sgt. Eric Quinn said. Stafford deputies found the woman with her hands tied standing on the front porch of the home in the 1900 block of Sierra Drive. The distraught woman, Quin said, told deputies that two unknown white
STAFFORD MAN SENTENCED TO 87 MONTHS ON SEX CHARGES Ricardo Cordero Torres, 43, of Stafford, was sentenced Feb. 5 to 87 months in prison for attempting to coerce an individual to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia. Torres was also sentenced by U.S. District Judge Claude M. Hilton to five years of supervised release and ordered to register as a sex offender. Torres pleaded guilty on Oct. 28, 2015. According to court documents, Torres responded to a Craigslist ad purportedly posted by a 13-year-old girl living on Quantico Marine Corps base. He began communicating with her through online chat and e-mail. He discussed sex with her and sent her a pornographic picture of himself. They planned to meet at a specific location on base. The defendant left his place of employment and was arrested shortly before arriving at the predetermined location on June 18, 2015.
Germanna Community College dental hygiene students Silvia Mondillo, left, of Fredericksburg and Gisela Dollart of Stafford County work with a patient at the school’s Moss Free Clinic in Fredericksburg. Area children were offered cleanings, x-rays, sealants and fluoride treatments while area dentists provided fillings and other repairs on Saturday, Feb. 6. PHOTO BY ROBERT A. MARTIN
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A Stafford C ounty man surrendered to authorities on murder charges in the wake of a shooting that killed another St af ford m an CHANCELLOR TOLLIVER Sunday morning, Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office spokesman 1st Sgt. Eric Quinn said. Chancellor Tolliver, 20, of 150 Onville Road, Apt. 204, was charged with first degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, Quinn said. Tolliver surrendered to authorities Sunday evening. He is being held without bond in the Rappahannock Regional Jail. The victim is identified as Maurice Williams Scott, 33. Deputies went to 202 Garrison Woods Drive in the Garrison Woods Apartment Complex for a reported shooting during an altercation at 4:48 a.m., said Quinn. The victim was unresponsive when deputies arrived at the address, Quinn said. Rescue personnel attempted lifesaving measures, Quinn said, but Scott died on the way to a hospital.
males broke into her home and held her and her young son at gunpoint. The robbers tied up the woman and her son before they began to rummage through the home. The robbers were in the home for less than 15 minutes. They fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and property. No physical injuries were reported. Stafford Sheriff ’s Detectives are actively investigating this case. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Sheriff ’s Office at 540-658-4400, call Crime Solvers at 540-659-2020 (caller may remain anonymous) or text “Stafford” + your tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Crime Solvers is offering a reward up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of the persons responsible for this crime.
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Little steps are not enough It seems that the little steps the Department of Veterans Affairs is taking fall far short of the regimented march needed to properly serve those of our fellow residents who put so much in jeopardy for our welfare. Problems at the VA have been dragging for years and what successes are touted apparently fall short of what our veterans deserve. The stories of mismanagement and long wait times continue to be heard, but that is little comfort to those who must endure such
suffering and inconvenience. Our columnist Daniel Cortez, himself a veteran, attended a meeting with VA representatives hosted by Rep. Rob Wittman, and he was understandably outraged. Some critical blunders in hospital care and other medical services have been corrected, but veterans are still dealing with a bureaucracy that is not marching fast enough to deal with their needs. The reduction in the backlog of cases at the VA suggests a slight quickening of the pace, but it’s
probably no comfort to those veterans lingering in a Kafkaesque tragedy. Imagine the frustration of having to convince the VA that you are alive, as Bill Carico had to do, and now he is still fighting for back pay. We laud Wittman for his efforts to help our veterans by the legislation he has introduced. We need even more far-reaching legislation to ensure our war-fighters are properly treated when they return with horrific injuries. And we also must ensure that veterans have medical and social treatment that is no less than that afforded to our non-military population.
Wittman’s forum exposes abuse of veterans Veterans Town Hall held by lst District Wilson, including reduced wait times Rep. Rob Wittman provided local vets an or dismissing underperforming hospital opportunity to publicly expose adminis- employees at the Richmond Medical tration shortcomings that sounded like Center by Lombardo, the tragic stories from veterans involving attitudes, treatmalfeasance to me. ment and the lengthy claims Held at Fredericksburg’s process kept coming. VFW Post 3103 on Monday, Most troubling was Wittman acted on desires hearing from former Marine of his veterans’ advisory Bill Carico, who after 18 committee and “a number of months is still attempting to inquiries going on about the recoup back pay. Then there VA.” Responsibly bringing was the small problem of in Keith Wilson, director of DANIEL P. CORTEZ being declared dead by the the Roanoke VA Regional Office, along with Alan Lombardo, VA in 1999. What was evident throughout the associate director of the Richmond VA Medical Center, who after polite night was the clear disconnect between introductions were bombarded with a good man like Wittman attempting to questions and comments that basically find solutions to aid Virginia veterans, inferred the inefficiency and incompe- and frankly a rather flip acceptance tence of the Department of Veterans of responsibility by both Wilson and Lombardo. Affairs. Even presidential candidates like Sen. And the VA medical system remains one of the most inefficient and abusive Marco Rubio or businessman Donald Trump have weighed in, suggesting total parts of our federal system. To this Vietnam veteran, it was privatization as the remedy to irrespondepressing to still hear of administrative sible wait times and inferior services for nightmares that a room full of patriots veterans. And Wittman, who’s tossed his hat had been dealing with. Some for four in Virginia’s next gubernatorial race, decades. Wilson acknowledged problematic has sponsored legislation designed response times to settle claims — “It’s to streamline and provide additional been completely out of control” — and services to veterans. His Veterans Choice Accountability stated their focus had been to decrease the backlog of 28,000 disability claims Act (H.R. 3883) will expand veteran awaiting decision when he arrived three access to non-VA medical facilities, years ago. Today the number is 10,600 with a review of the Veteran’s Choice Program, which is a step in the privatiand still not low enough. In spite of alleged improvements by zation direction.
And his House Bill 3884 would provide a pilot program bringing together nonprofits and educational institutions providing things such as legal assistance. H.R. 3885 would allow separation examinations conducted by military doctors to be used to determine a service-connected disability while demanding the VA and DOD electronically share medical and service record information. Common sense legislation to me. Tragically what was seen Monday amounts to nothing more than an abuse of power toward the 1 percent of our nation: Men and women who had the guts to serve at times of great conflict while administrators feather their nests and limit positive change. Wittman sees it and the systemic problems veterans face. “We need to simplify how the VA operates,” he said. Still Wittman acknowledges the need for the VA to focus on areas of unique care — including mental health, traumatic brain injury, ambulatory care and prosthetics — while using the private sector to expand on generalized care. Again, some common sense answers to an embarrassing generational problem. So why won’t the VA join Wittman’s vision? Simple answer: They lack the moral courage to change. Election time coming. Let’s change them. Daniel Cortez, a Northern Virginia political writer and broadcaster, is active in veteran and minority affairs. Reach him at dpcortez1969@yahoo.com.
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Stafford Democratic Committee Meeting
Mondays through Saturdays 8 to 10 a.m. Potomac Mills Mall, Woodbridge
9:30 a.m.; Stafford County Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford
Register from 8 to 9 a.m. in food court. www.simon.com/mall/potomac-mills
Public invited to attend stafforddemocrats.org or 540-300-1870
Stafford Parks & Rec Activities
Family Day – Chocolate
Classes:
Noon to 3 p.m. National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Education trailer
majorettes, Isshinryu karate, self defense, kendo, Japanese karate, science snoops.
Special events:
Chocolate and the military. usmcmuseum.com
Pirate event, “See you in September” dance, songfest Sundays, senior citizens’ art show, fall family festival.
Washington’s 284th Birthday Celebration;.
Senior programs:
ceramics and crafts, Thursday luncheon, line dancing, monthly bingo and bunco, Thursday night dance club. Some events require advanced registration www.StaffordParks.com for a schedule.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m Ferry Farm 268 Kings Highway, Stafford
$5 per adult; 17 and under free. Call 540-370-0732 x22 or email sherman@gwffoundation.org kenmore.org
Sinfully Sweet Desserts and Wine
Visitors to the Porter library in North Stafford tour the exhibit of paintings by county senior citizens during a reception Sunday afternoon. The art, created during classes at the senior center in the Rowser Building, will be on display during regular hours until Feb. 29.
Feb. 13 at 2, 4 or 6 p.m. Feb. 14 at 1, 3 or 5 p.m. Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard 275 Decatur Road, Stafford
Feb. 20
Wintering in the Woods
1:30 p.m.; Zombie-thon: “Warm Bodies” and “World War Z” Porter Library 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford
Reserve tickets in advance. (540) 446-2251; reservations@potomacpointwinery.com potomacpointwinery.com
10 a.m., Rowser Building, Stafford
All ages; ages 3-12 accompanied by adult $8 per person, staffordparks.com
Feb. 16
Highway Marker Unveiling
11 a.m.; Historic Port of Falmouth Park 401 River Road, Falmouth Honors Anthony Burns
Feb. 17-April 14
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Porter’s Saturday Matinee Movie
librarypoint.org/porter
Feb. 25
Black History Program
5 p.m.; Rowser Building 1739 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Stafford
Guided tour of building, Path to Freedom mural Special presentation at 7 p.m. Free; open to public. staffordparks.com
Tax Preparation Clinics
March 12
librarypoint.org/porter
9 a.m., Brooks Memorial Park, Stafford
Each Wednesday, Porter Library 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford
Feb. 17
Hiring and Promotion Seminar For federal government; free
Foul-Shooting Contest
7 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Courthouse Community Center, Stafford
Ages 3 to 13, Packet pick-ups: March 11, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Rowser Building, or race site: 8 to 8:45 a.m. staffordparks.com
March 13
Dinosaurs at Belmont
2 p.m; Gari Melchers Home & Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth
Ages 8-11 and 12-17. $5 advance registration; $10 day of event. staffordparks.com
Presentation, walking footprints tour. 540-654-1015 or email mdolby@umw.edu; garimelchers.umw.edu
Feb. 19
March 20
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bowman Center, Fredericksburg
540-374-3337 or jbateman@racsb.state.va.us; racsb.state.va.us
Special Egg Hunt & Crafts
2 to 4 p.m.; Gari Melchers Home & Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth For visually impaired or blind children & their families. Free; RSVP: mdolby@umw.edu or 540-654-1851
Various dates & topics now – April 14 7:30 p.m.; University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium George Washington Hall Fredericksburg Free and open to public. umw.edu
Tuesdays’ Local Hero Night Every Tuesday, 3:30 to 9 p.m. Adventure Brewing Company 33 Perchwood Dr. Unit 101, Stafford
Military, police, fire, emergency crew and teachers get 20 percent off. adventurebrewing.com
Stafford Gymnastics Center 500 Nelms Circle, Falmouth
16 months to 5 years old; $45-$60 per session plus yearly registration of $28. See www.staffordparks.com for session dates; also visit www.staffordroyals.com
Red Cross Blood Drive
Every third Thursday of the month 1 to 7 p.m., Porter Library 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford
www.librarypoint.org/porter; redcross.org
Dynamic All-Stars Majorettes Ongoing program; register anytime. Monday nights at Stafford Gym & Recreation Center 500 Nelms Circle, Falmouth
Ages 4 and up. Beginner twirlers: 6-6:45 p.m.; junior twirlers: 6:45-7:45 p.m. Cost is $40 per month. Deadline one week prior; $5 late fee
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Bridal show to inspire plans for the big day The 6th Annual Fredericksburg Big Day Bridal Show is coming to the Fredericksburg Expo Center on Sunday, Feb. 21, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Visitors can a find variety of vendors specializing in invitations, flowers, photographers, music, transportation, health and fitness, venues, bridal dresses and more. The fashion show will again showcase the latest styles by Ava Laurenne. More info is at the show’s Facebook page or bigdaybridalshow.com. Tickets are $10 in advance online and $12 at the door.
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PUBLIC NOTICE February 12, 2016
Milestone Communications is hereby giving notice to Stafford and the surrounding area that it proposes to erect a 190-foot telecommunications self support tower at 489 Eskimo Hill Road, Stafford, VA, Stafford County. The FCC 854 form file number is A0996986. The proposed tower will not have any lighting. Interested persons may review the FCC application by going to www.fcc.gov/asr/applications and entering the FCC 854 form file number listed above. Interested persons may raise environmental concerns about the proposed tower by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Commission. The Federal Communications Commission strongly encourages interested parties to file requests for Environmental Review online. Instructions for making such fillings can be found at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest.com. The mailing address for interested parties that would prefer to file a request for Environmental Review by paper copy is as follows: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. 2/12/16
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6 to 7 p.m.; Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria 397 Garrisonville Road, Stafford
Leprechaun Leap 1-Mile Youth Trail Run
UMW Lecture Series
Preschool & Tot Gymnastics Classes
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STUDENTS ON THE MOVE JMU ANNOUNCES FALL 2015 DEAN’S LIST Jennifer Morgan graduated Cum Laude with a degree in international affairs. Robert Morgan graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in public policy and administration.
JMU ANNOUNCES FALL 2015 GRADUATES The following Stafford County students graduated during the Dec. 19, 2015, commencement. James Mattila earned a degree in chemistry. Kimberley Sharps earned a degree in communication sciences and disorders. Darius Jones earned a degree in computer science. Andrew Lovejoy earned a degree in economics.
Karrah Nelson earned a degree in education. Brandi Soucy earned a degree in health sciences. Edward Daniel earned a degree in health sciences. Justin Virga earned a degree in integrated science and technology. Alexander Anderson earned a degree in integrated science and technology. Lindsay Matalavage earned a degree in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Sean Walker earned a degree in justice studies. Abigail Pulzone earned a degree in nursing. Brittany Rivera earned a degree in occupational therapy. Carissa Potente earned a degree in physician assistant studies. Victoria Smith earned a degree in psychology.
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ALLISON is in a foster home awaiting her forever home. She is a typical beagle with beagle-like quirks. Allison is 20 months old, 22 pounds and full of youthful curiosity. Adoption applications are at http:// staffordspca.org/adoptionservices/ or call (540) 242-0607.
ARKANSAS is a 3-year-old, black and white domestic short haired male. He is litter box trained, good with children and does great with other cats. Arkansas is number C-70463 at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, (540)-658-PETS.
MILA’S family moved and left BARNABY is a 2-year-old male RITZ has been in the shelter her in her house all alone, and pit bull mix. He is extremely for almost five years. She is friendly and loving to everyone now she is in the shelter. Mila can quiet and shy initially but be timid and requires someone he meets. It’s unknown if he loves other cats. She would to treat her with patience and does well with other animals. do best in a home with other kindness. Mila is a husky/shepherd He loves treats and playing cats to help her adjust to mix thought to be about 2 years home life. Ritz can be seen at outside. Barnaby is number old. Adoption applications are at the Fredericksburg Regional 70462 is number C-70463 at http://staffordspca.org/adoptionthe Stafford County Animal SPCA, (540) 898-1500. services/ or call (540) 242-0607. Shelter, (540)-658-PETS.
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OSBORNE MAKES DEAN’S LIST AT YSU Savannah Osborne has been named to the dean’s list at Youngstown State University for the fall 2015 semester. Osborne is majoring in Pre Nursing. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester grade point average of 3.4 or better and take a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit. KIMMONS MAKES DEAN’S LIST AT UNG Keith Kimmons of Stafford made the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega for achieving a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B.
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES DEAN’S LIST The following area students were named to the fall semester 2015 dean’s list for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. Megan Beasley, a freshman majoring in Marine Science Elizabeth Brownell, a sophomore majoring in History Dalton Hedrick, a freshman majoring in Theatre Arts Katelyn Montrief, a freshman majoring in Intelligence and National Security Studies Veronica Olszowy, a freshman majoring in Marine Science To qualify, freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade point average, and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 grade point average.
NORWICH POSTS DEAN’S LIST Cody Isaiah Hubbard and Doris Nicole Brown, both of Stafford County, have been recognized on the dean’s list at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, for the fall 2015 semester. BELL TAKES TOP HONORS AT THE CITADEL Michael Bell of Stafford was recognized for outstanding academic achievement and earned dean’s list recognition for the fall 2015 semester. He also was among 35 other graduates who completed degrees that were earned for excellence in leadership, service and academics.
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VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY’S FALL 2015 DEAN’S LIST Rebekah Bledsoe of Stafford has been recognized among more than 1,860 students from Valdosta (Georgia) State University who made the Fall 2015 Dean’s List. Students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on nine or more semester hours with an institutional grade point average of 3.00 or higher are recognized by being placed on the Dean’s List. Developmental studies, transients, and graduate students are not eligible for Dean’s List status.
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North Stafford cadets remember, and dance the night away Air Force JROTC cadets celebrated the year at the 2016 Military Ball at North Stafford High School on Saturday evening. Retired Col. Catherine Bacon, the unit’s senior aerospace instructor was host to the 109 cadets, 30 guests and 20 chaperones at the formal dinner and dance in the school cafeteria, decorated with lights and festive balloons. The cadets of unit VA-20052 spent the morning and afternoon preparing the area, down to the candles of the centerpieces at each table. The ball began with the official receiving line of Bacon and guest speaker Sgt. Maj. Howard Long, along with others, welcoming the cadets and their guests. After the introduction of those at the head table and the presentation of the colors, guests stood for the national anthem. A moving ceremony at a lone table with one chair was a reminder of prisoners of war and those missing in action. Cadets detailed the symbolism of items at the table, including a red rose for the families of the POW/MIAs, salt for the families’ tears and lemon for their bitter fate of those who are missing. A lone chair was left empty to remember those who were not there. The playing of Taps followed. After symbolic toasts, dinner and remarks by guests, the military ball court was announced, including King Tajleed Hardy and Queen Alejandra Gaspar. With the conclusion of the formal portion of the ball, cadets and guests turned less formal and took to the dance floor, with music provided by Signature Weddings and Themes. Cadets and guests take to the floor for dancing to a DJ’s music during the second half of the Air Force ROTC Military Ball at North Stafford High School on Saturday evening.
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Cadets Tajleed Hardy and Alejandra Gaspar, second and third from right, acknowledge the crowd after they were crowned king and queen of the AFJROTC Military Ball on Saturday evening.
Air Force JROTC cadets perform a ceremony for prisoners of war and those missiing in action at a table reserved for one, symbolizing the brothers who are not able to be at the military ball. The playing of Taps followed the ceremony.
Retired Master Sgt. Andy Denham, a former aerospace instructor of AFROTC cadets, poses for a keepsake with former students before the start of ceremonies Saturday evening.
Retired Col. Catherine Bacon, the host of the AFJROTC Military Ball and the senior aerospace science instructor, introduces guest speaker Sgt. Maj. Howard Long and his wife to a cadet in the receiving line to begin the evening’s festivities at North Stafford High School.
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Colonial Forge High’s Campbell finds a home at Bridgewater DAVID DRIVER
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There was not much turnover in the roster of the Division III Bridgewater College women’s basketball team since last season. The Eagles did not lose any seniors from the 2014-15 campaign, but the team did change somewhat —they became a closer group off the court. That is good news for Colonial Forge High graduate Kara Campbell, who is in her second season at Bridgewater. She played as a freshman at Division III Widener in Chester, Pa. “It is basically the same team,” said Campbell, a college junior. “But this year is different. There is so much chemistry on and off the court. We eat lunch together; we are consistently together off the court. That makes it more enjoyable on the court.” Bridgewater head coach Jean Willi is pleased to have Campbell in her program. “She is a tremendous hard worker,” said the veteran coach. “She has patience for the game, for sure. She has been great to coach. She wants to make herself better, she wants to make her team better. She is definitely a team player. I have enjoyed having her. She takes care of business in the classroom, which is important.” Campbell played in 15 of the first 19 games and averaged nearly eight minutes and two points per contest.
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The Eagles were 9-9 overall and 5-5 in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference prior to facing rival Eastern Mennonite on Feb. 2. Earlier in the season Bridgewater lost at EMU in two overtimes. The Eagles play Feb. 13 at Guilford in North Carolina in an ODAC game. “The season has been very good so far,” Campbell added. “We have had some ups and downs. We have team chemistry on and off the court. We hope to carry it over into the ODAC tourney” later this month. In the past Campbell has played as a guard, but this season she has been used inside as a post player for the Eagles. Campbell played in 26 games as a freshman at Widener and averaged 1.6 points and 2.1 rebounds. She had a season-high seven points against Mary Baldwin of Staunton. One of the main reasons she transferred to Bridgewater was so she would be closer to home and her parents wouldn’t have to travel as far for her games. “Coming here I got a new perspective; on and off the court I am a big communicator on all aspects,” she said. “I work extremely hard in practice to help my team; they work hard to help me.” She is the daughter of David and Kristine Campbell of Stafford. Her mother was a cheerleader at Gar-Field High and her father played football at Robert E. Lee High in Springfield. Her brother,
Brent, has played football and basketball at Colonial Forge. She was a three-year varsity player at Colonial Forge and helped her team make the state playoffs for the first time. Another Colonial Forge grad playing college basketball is Bri Sullivan, a freshman forward at Division I College of Charleston (South Carolina) in the Richmond-based Colonial Athletic Association. She came off the bench in 12 of the first 18 games and averaged 7.6 minutes and 1.7 points per contest. The Cougars play Feb. 12 at Delaware and Feb. 14 at Towson, near Baltimore.
The CAA tourney begins March 9 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. College of Charleston won seven of its first 18 games and was 2-5 in the CAA. Colonial Forge High product Kenya Holland is a sophomore at Princeton, a member of the Ivy League. She played in 13 of the first 17 games and averaged nine minutes per contest. Jahla Osborne, another Colonial Forge product, is now at the University of Denver after she began her college career at Army West Point. David Driver can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.
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Forge’s Winters named Conference 4 wrestler of the year DAVID STEGON
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hen asked to name a standout for this year’s team, it’s easy to forgive Bill Swink for naming nearly every wrestler on his roster. After all, this year’s Colonial Forge squad now includes 10 district champions and 13 regional qualifiers. In another dominating performance, Colonial Forge captured its 16th consecutive district championship with little drama on Saturday at Riverbend High School. The Eagles placed 11 wrestlers in championship matches and took titles in all but four weight classes. “This year’s team lacks the star power of last year’s team, but perhaps has more depth,” said Swink, referencing last year’s 2015 6A state champions that won the title in dominating fashion. “This team is as capable as any I’ve had.” Colonial Forge finished with 242 points with Riverbend second at 183, followed by Woodbridge at 181. Swink kept the message simple for each member of his team: make the top four in their weight this week and next week at regionals in order to make it to states. Of course, just placing was an afterthought for many wrestlers who won in dominating fashion. At the top of the list was Robert Winters, who at 220 pounds won his match via a pin fall in just 2:17. Winters would go on to be named the Conference 4 wrestler of the year at the end of the event, while Swink took home coach of the year honors. Marc Garofalo won his third district title with a pin in 1:36 at 132 pounds, while Clay Smith won his third title as well at 138 pounds. Smith’s match against Forest
Colonial Forge’s Robert Winters battles Keith Medley to help the school take the 16th consecutive district championship on Saturday at Riverbend High School. MARCUS J. WILSON SR./ FOR STAFFORD COUNTY SUN
Park’s Jaquan Evans was the best of the night. Down a point with 40 seconds to go, Smith scored a two-point takedown to take a 9-8 lead. He was able to run out the clock for the win. “Those two have become great rivals,” Swink said. “Clay battled back against a tough opponent. I was very proud of him.” The rest of the matches would not be as dramatic. Levi Englman (113), Antonio Kibler (126) and Jared Lough (160) each captured the second district titles of their careers, while Joe Vastano (106), Marco Mason
(170), Tyron Dudley (182), Brodie Jodie Jones (195) and Winters each won their first. Colonial Forge will seek its 15th regional championship Feb. 12-13 at Ocean Lakes High School and then look to capture the program’s sixth state championship the following weekend. Riverbend’s Hunter O’Dell (152) and Austin Harlow (145) won their divisions, while Woodbridge Nathanael Gaines captured 120 pounds. Dave Stegon can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.
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Colonial Forge hits speed bump against Hylton DAVID STEGON
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With seven consecutive wins, the Colonial Forge boys basketball team appeared ready for another post-season run, but those plans met a big speed bump Monday night. The Eagles lost, 70-42, to conference rival Hylton in a game that would point to where Colonial Forge stood in both Conference 4, but perhaps also the 6A South Region. Both teams entered with clean 3-0 records, but the gap between them showed.
“We got outplayed in every part of the game,” said Colonial Forge coach Jason John. “I give credit to Hylton because they took away everything we wanted to do. We had no answer.” After back-to-back 6A state championships, the Colonial Forge program is not used to losses like this one. At the same time, it’s not indicative of where this year’s team stands. While the bedrock of the state title teams is gone, the Eagles remain one of the area’s better teams, capable of taking some games in regionals.
John said Colonial Forge focuses on a team-oriented game: high on passing, defense and sharing the ball. Those concepts grow in importance as the team lacks a dominant scorer that can bail them out when a play breaks down. They entered the game with 10 straight wins. “We’re just going to have to have a short memory,” John said. “We have another game [Tuesday] and we’ll have to be ready for that.” It probably also didn’t help that Hylton, who returned all five starters
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from a team that gave Colonial Forge one of its two losses last season, is hitting its stride. The Bulldogs struggled somewhat out of the gate as well, but after an embarrassing home loss to Forest Park on Jan. 8 they have yet to lose. More importantly, the Bulldogs are able to quickly score with an offense built around a large volume of 3-pointers that can put opponents behind quickly when they are on. That was the case in the first quarter, where the Bulldogs buried five threepointers on their way to jumping out to a 22-6 lead. The Bulldogs led 35-13 at halftime. Colonial Forge fought to make the final score respectable in the fourth quarter, cutting the Hylton lead to just 15 points with 5:42 remaining, but Hylton would go on another run to close out the game. “We know they’re good, but we treat every opponent the same – it’s just another game,” said Hylton’s Jerry Carter. “Since the Forest Park loss, we’ve been playing much better. We haven’t had a bad game.” Dave Stegon can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.
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turnout, he is concerned particularly about Stafford High School. The school is a polling location and already difficult to navigate around, with limited parking, he said. School board member Dewayne McOsker, George Washington District, said he is also concerned, particularly about SHS. However, school board member Irene Egan, Aquia District, said: “I’m sorry. There’s no way I’m going to support this.” She explained that students have missed enough days of school due to the recent snow. They need to be in school, she said, adding that parents of elementary-school students especially would be burdened with the need to find daycare. School board members Emily Fallon and Patricia Healy generally agreed with Egan, but some school board members rethought their stances after hearing from Rick Fitzgerald, SCPS’ executive director of Human Resources. He reiterated that other Virginia localities will close schools and said that Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur has concerns. Most board members stated the importance of student safety first and the need to be proactive to anticipate traffic issues. “I would lean toward closing [the schools] down based on the information I’ve gotten so far,” said school board member Nanette Kidby, Garrisonville District. School board member Holly Hazard,
Hartwood District, said that the situation has been made more difficult by not having policies in place for such things. “I actually think there’s a lot of value in our kids seeing a huge voter turnout,” she said. Stafford County Public Schools’ Superintendent Bruce Benson said: “It’s a tough call, it really is. We want people to exercise their right to vote and we want our students to be safe.” Ultimately, the school board decided to clarify the sheriff ’s stance on the topic and revisit the proposal at its next meeting, one week before the primary will be held. Also at the meeting, the school board: • approved a construction contract for just over $4.1 million to Waco, Inc., for the repair of mechanical systems at H.H. Poole Middle School. The first phase of repair will be scheduled for this summer and the second in the summer of 2017. The school board agreed to use Virginia Public School Authority bond funds for the project. • agreed to reprogram VPSA project funds and its funding strategy in order to repair the track at Stafford High School. • approved a professional service contract of more than $2.1 million using VPSA funds for the rebuild at Moncure Elementary School. School board member Emily Fallon, Griffis-Widewater, noted: “We’ve just been putting band-aids on things for a couple years at Moncure, waiting for the rebuild.” Tracy Bell can be reached at tbell@staffordcountysun.com.
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begun looking for a road-construction design and build firm for the project and recently advertised a “request for qualifications,” instructing interested firms to submit their initial proposals. VDOT is expected to award the contract by August 2016. The new interchange featuring the diverging-diamond design will be built south of the existing overpass. The interchange will be the third in Virginia to include the design, which is unusual because it requires vehicles to drive on the opposite side of the road as they move through the intersection. The idea was developed in France in the 1970s, but only took off in the U.S. in recent years. The first such intersection in Virginia was built at Interstate 64 and U.S. 15 in Louisa County. But others are currently under construction near Haymarket, at Interstate 66 and U.S. 15 and in Roanoke and Blacksburg. The Stafford project will also realign Courthouse Road so that its intersection with U.S. 1 will be moved south to Hospital Center Boulevard, providing easier access between Stafford Hospital and I-95. There will be a new connecting road from the new Courthouse Road to the old Courthouse Road. The commuter lot, which is now located to the west of I-95, will be shifted to where the McDonalds currently stands. But VDOT is requiring that the contractor keep the commuter lot
open during all phases of construction, Hannon said. The project will coincide with two nearby but separate projects involving Courthouse Road, one funded by VDOT and the other funded through a partnership between Stafford County and the state. The VDOT project will widen Courthouse Road west of I-95, from two lanes to four lanes, from Austin Ridge Drive to Ramoth Church Road/Windy Creek Road. The $35.9 million project will include the installation of a traffic light at Colonial Forge High School. Ramoth Church Road/Winding Creek Road will be realigned to intersect Courthouse Road at the traffic light. VDOT is scheduled to award a contract for the project this fall and work is expected to be completed in 2020. Stafford and the state will join forces to widen U.S. 1 near Courthouse Road and improve the intersection to include left- and right-turn lanes to Courthouse and Bells Hill roads. The project will widen a .65 mile stretch of U.S. 1 from two lanes to a fourlane divide highway. The project will be completed in two phases, with phase I being the U.S. 1 and Courthouse Road intersection and phase 2, the Bells Hill intersection. Together, the phases are estimated to cost about $11.2 million. Work on the first phase will begin in 2018 and should be finished by 2019, according to VDOT.
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Call 703-789-5096 or E-mail : gary@twobyfourconstruction.com HELP WANTED Assistant Manager - Food Services Join Our Team! Chesterfield County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Employment Opportunities 804-743-3717 x157 We are currently accepting applications for: Assistant Manager - Food Services Apply via the CCPS website at http://mychesterfieldschools.com. Complete job description and application procedures are available on the website. EOE/M/F/D HELP WANTED - DRIVERS CDL TRAINING FOR LOCAL/OTR DRIVERS! $40,000-$50,000 1ST Year! 4-wks or 10 Weekends for CDL. Veterans in Demand! Richmond/Fredericksburg 800-243-1600; Lynchburg/Roanoke 800-614-6500; LFCC/Winchester 800-454-1400. HELP WANTED - SALES EARN $500 A DAY: Insurance Agents Needed * Leads, No Cold Calls * Commissions Paid Daily * Lifetime Renewals * Complete Training * Health & Dental Insurance * Life License Required. Call 1-888-713-6020. MISCELLANEOUS New Year, New Career-AVIATION Grads work with Boeing, Southwest and others-Get hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-245-9553.
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Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant for busy Internal Medicine office. No nights or weekends and excellent benefit package.
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**EARN EXTRA INCOME** SEASONAL/PART-TIME Garden Center Merchandiser Bell Nursery, a nationally recognized grower/ vendor is looking for hardworking people to stock our products at a garden center near you. Must be flexible for weekend work. For job descriptions & locations go to:
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Sales Representative Model Home Hostess wanted for Stafford, Loudoun Stairs, Inc., a stair and rail manufacVA Community. Days and hours are FridayMonday, 11:00-6:00. Duties include greeting and welcoming prospective customers and collecting pertinent information from all visiting prospects.
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This salesperson will focus on Classified Advertising, including Recruitment, Business Directories, Church Announcements, Legals, and other key categories. The ideal candidate will have a record of success in sales positions, preferably in a business-to-business environment, as well as a willingness and ability to develop new leads and make cold calls on businesses throughout Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William and Stafford Knowledge of ad design and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. This is a full-time position with a small base salary, a book of existing business, and unlimited commission opportunities. Benefits include paid holidays and vacations, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k). Apply online or via e-mail to: tfields@insidenova.com
Resumes may be emailed to hr@loudounstairs.com Bookkeeper/Part-time Are you honest, hardworking and loyal? Busy Falls Church accounting and bookkeeping firm is looking for the right person to join our team. If you are good with numbers and love to balance your checkbook, we’ll train you! You’ll have flexibility to create a schedule that works for you. We expect you to work 25-30 hours a week, 5 days a week, in our office during regular business hours. Work 9-2, 10-3 or 12–5; it’s up to you. The ideal candidate will have significant computer experience, excellent communication and customer service skills and two years experience in a finance or mathmatical field. Excel, QuickBooks or payroll experience a plus. Excellent opportunity for a Mom looking to go back to work. No students or contractors, please. EOE. If you’re interested, please call:
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Northern Virginia Media Services seeks a hard-working, self-starting sales and marketing professional to join our growing team.
turer operating for almost 30 years, is seeking a Sales Representative for immediate placement. The Sales Representative is responsible for generating new opportunities; understanding and interpreting technical requirements (IRC/IBC) for stair and rail systems; providing proposals (based off builder plans); site visits to field measure stairs/rails and updating proposals as needed; and developing accounts. The ideal candidate must have 1-2 years’ experience in construction and sales. Knowledge of CAD and Microsoft Office preferred.
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