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Three projects to help 610 traffic JILL PALERMO
For the Stafford County Sun
For Jeff Simons, the worry about widening Garrisonville Road comes down to this: People usually don’t get their cars washed in the morning on their way to work. But plenty of people stop at the 610 Car Wash in the late afternoon on their way home from work. In fact, that’s when the 28-year-old, full-service car wash is most busy, Simons said. Now that the stretch of road in front of 610 Car Wash will be a divided highway, allowing for right turns only, the question on Simons’ mind is whether his customers will continue to stop at his car wash if they have to make a U-turn to get there. He’s worried they might not. “This is a very hard blow,” Simons said of plans to widen Garrisonville from four lanes to six. “We understand progress, but at the same time it’s something that could hurt us. It could definitely change the business quite a bit.” As local and state transportation officials lay out plans to make major improvements to North Stafford’s main artery — known as Garrisonville Road or Va. 610 — some business owners are voicing concerns about the effect of the project on their businesses. • Mike’s Diner was the first to push back against the widening plans when the county said it would need to claim a parking area in front of the restaurant for the project. County officials say they’re still working to resolve the problem, possibly by helping Mike’s obtain new parking on an adjacent lot. • Owner Adolfo Urrutia has been operating Mike’s since 2006, according to his nephew, real estate agent Joel Martinez, who helped him purchase the restaurant. ADOLFO URRUTIA, • Martinez says OWNER OF MIKE’S DINER
North Stafford residents Adela Beftoldi, left, and Nadine LaFleur study plans for the Garrisionville Road widening, during a ‘pardon our dust’ meeting Monday evening at Moncure Elementary School. ALEKS DOLZENKO/ STAFFORD COUNTY SUN
his uncle invested about $700,000 in the building and wants to keep the restaurant open. But he remains worried about whether additional parking can be arranged. • “He wants to stay. His business is up and running, and it’s a very unique place,” Martinez said of the diner, which serves what he calls a “very American-style” breakfast and lunch daily. “But he’s undecided. It’s confusing. We’re going to see what happens.” • Other businesses are also nervous about plans to install a four-foot-wide median in the center of Garrisonville Road, which will eliminate left-turns at all but signal lights. • Professional Collision Center, an autobody shop on 610, is also slated to lose a
slice of land to the project, said Supervisor Laura Sellers, R-Garrisonville. • “We’re working with them to find a better alternative, as well,” Sellers said. Traffic planners say the divided roadway is safer and will move traffic faster on what has become a very crowded roadway. Garrisonville Road is home to dozens of retail stores, restaurants and businesses. In addition to being one of the county’s main commercial arteries, it’s also a main connector between numerous residential neighborhoods, Interstate 95, U.S. 1 and the Quantico Marine Corps base. The four-foot median will run the stretch of the project – from Onville Road to Shenandoah Lane – but will be broken at the intersections of Center Street, Travis Lane and Eustace Road, Owsiak said.
The widening project will expand Va. 610 from four lanes to six and is estimated to cost about $13.8 million. Many details of the project were presented at a “pardon our dust” meeting Jan. 11 at Anne E. Moncure Elementary School. Also discussed were two adjacent projects in the Garrisonville Road corridor: a $14.9 million VDOT project to improve the intersection at Onville Road and an $800,000 county-funded ROUTE 610 project to add a turn PAGE 9 lane at the intersection of
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Stafford County Board of Supervisors newly elected chairman, Robert Thomas, George Washington District, conducts the board’s organizational meeting Friday morning at the government center. Laura Sellers of the Garrisonville District, right, was elected vice chairman. Wendy Maurer of the Rockhill District, left, is the new member of the board, replacing Cord Sterling. ALEKS DOLZENKO/ INSIDENOVA.COM
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors elected Robert Thomas, of the George Washington District, as the new chairman. He replaces Gary Snellings, who did not run for another term. Laura Sellers, of the Garrisonville District, was reelected as the vice chairman during the annual organizational meeting on Jan.8. Thomas was nominated by Meg Bohmke of the Falmouth District and won on the first ballot. Also running for the post were Paul Milde of the Aquia District and Jack Cavalier of the GriffisWidewater District. Members of the board joined the following committees: By-Laws Committee: Meg Bohmke and Robert “Bob” Thomas.
School board gets glimpse of budget TRACY BELL
Stafford County Sun
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The new Stafford County School Board heard Superintendent Bruce Benson’s proposed fiscal 2017 budget. during the first meeting of the year on Tuesday. Board members under the chairmanship of Holly Hazard of Hartwood and with Irene Egan of Aquia as vicechair, said they were pleased to see the proposal in January, which is earlier than expected. Benson’s budget is just under $269.1 million for 2016-17. In 2015-16, just under $261 million was adopted, making the proposed budget an increase from last year of more than $8 million. Benson also proposed a 2-percent salary increase
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for all employees. He noted there is a projected $4.6 million salary and benefits savings in his report. “The savings we’re projecting in salaries is how we’re able to do this,” Benson said. Some of the priorities and goals Benson’s report mentions include addressing compensation issues for employees, reducing classroom sizes, creating a cash capital reserve to fund school capital projects and establishing cyclic replacement funding levels. Benson’s report states that staffing increases may be possible due to an increase of 287 students, which is higher than budgeted last fiscal year by more
Fallon takes seat on school board TRACY BELL
Stafford County Sun
Emily Fallon played a new role at the Stafford County School Board meeting Tuesday, taking a seat as the representative from the Griffis-Widewater District. In November, Fallon beat out school board incumbent Dana Reinboldt, 1,247 votes to 960 votes, prevailing with just under 56 percent of the votes cast. Fallon won in every precinct, but took home the most votes in Widewater at 438 to Reinboldt’s 327 votes. Fallon said recently that among her top goals is a focus on the new strategic plan for Stafford County Public Schools. “We have to get that right to ensure we are setting the right direction and measures of success to support the school division’s budget and educational priorities over the coming years,” Fallon said in an email to the Stafford County Sun. Other priorities of Fallon’s include reducing class sizes, recruiting and retaining top teaching talent and familiarizing herself with the school division’s operations. “I plan to be in the schools, talking with our principals, teachers and parents,” she explained. “I also want to make sure that Stafford County Schools are plugged in with our local businesses, government agencies and higher learning institutions,
so I plan to devote time helping the school division to build those relationships.” During the November 2015 election campaign, common concerns Fallon said she EMILY FALLON heard from constituents related to accountability and transparency. “...Whether it be the way redistricting was handled or the way the school division dealt with the $8 million salary lapse issue, there was a sense of frustration in the community that the school board was not listening,” Fallon said. “I have already raised with central office leaders the need for the school division to be more proactive in communicating with parents, and I have had several positive conversations with my colleagues on the school board about how we might offer more opportunities for citizen input through periodic community forums or by employing new technology and social media to enhance our communications.” Fallon, who lives in Aquia Harbour with her husband Ben Fallon, has three children attending SCPS schools. She has worked as a paraprofessional in
Community and Economic Development Committee: Wendy Maurer, Gary Snellings and Robert “Bob” Thomas. Finance, Audit and Budget Committee: Robert “Bob” Thomas, Wendy Maurer and Jack Cavalier. Infrastructure Committee: Jack Cavalier, Paul Milde and Laura Sellers. Joint Board of Supervisors/Schools Working Committee, County Board: Jack Cavalier, Laura Sellers and Gary Snellings; School Board: Patricia Healy, Scott Hirons and Dana Reinboldt. Legislative Affairs Committee: Laura Sellers and Wendy Maurer. Public Safety Committee: Meg Bohmke, Laura Sellers and Jack Cavalier.
than 200 students. The school board will host a public hearing on the budget on Feb. 9 at the regularly scheduled meeting. Also at the meeting, the school board: ■ heard from member Dewayne McOsker, who mentioned Ferry Farm Elementary School’s “issue” earlier in the week. The school, as well as several others in the D.C. metro area, received bomb threats. The students were evacuated to another school. McOsker said he was proud of the staff at FES, as well as local police and emergency teams. He added that FES staff kept the students calm and reacted professionally. ■ received an update about
Stafford High School, which is still being completed as students attend classes. Scott Horan, the schools system’s assistant superintendent for facilities, said that the fixes are happening in the evenings and on the weekends. Demolition of the original SHS is also ongoing. The board discussed potential safety issues with work still being done, as well as approximately $500,000 that the board says Hess Construction is expected to owe for ongoing setbacks after missing its original completion deadline. ■ heard from bus drivers and bus monitors of mainstream and special-education students. The employees asked the board to consider paying them more to keep them competitive with surrounding counties. Tracy Bell can be reached at tbell@staffordcountysun.com.
kindergarten and special education classes within Washington, D.C. public schools. In Stafford, she worked for several years as a substitute teacher, as well as ParentTeacher Organization president and a class volunteer at Moncure Elementary School. Fallon said that being in the school nearly every day allowed her to see firsthand some of the challenges that educators face and learn about the school’s needs. She noted aging technology as an example. “As PTO President at Moncure my top initiative was working with the administration, teachers and parents over three years to secure the funds needed to bring new iPads and Chromebooks to the classroom,” Fallon said. Her time spent in the schools reinforced the feeling that the schools are more than buildings filled with books. They are the center of the community, and a place where teachers, parents and students come together to build a better future, she explained. “It reminded me that support for our schools is a statement about the community we want to be today and tomorrow,” Fallon said. “If we properly resource and support our schools in Stafford County, that sends a powerful message to businesses, residents and people looking to relocate to the area that Stafford County is a great community to work in, live, raise a family in and invest in, now and in the future.
A Strayer University graduate pursuing her master’s degree, Fallon is also a founding member of the Stafford Special Education Parent-Teacher Association. She worked on a Stafford County Public Schools’ redistricting committee, served on the Aquia Harbour Dolphins’ swim board, spent time as a Stafford Area Soccer Association coordinator and served on the county’s Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee. When not working in education, Fallon said she cherishes time with her family and is the most content spending it at the beach. She grew up on the Jersey Shore and enjoys trips there, as well as to the Outer Banks, N.C. Fallon’s favorite teacher growing up was her second-grade teacher, Sister Sherry Love of Belmar, N.J. As a shy 7-year-old, Fallon said she learned the importance of a smile. The teacher once gave her an award for her smile, and explained how powerful a smile can be to someone — that it costs nothing to share. “It probably seems like such a silly thing but that lesson has carried me far in life, especially in education,” Fallon said. “When teaching or subbing, I loved doing bus duty in the morning so I could smile as the students walked into school, and help start their day off great.” Tracy Bell can be reached at tbell@staffordcountysun.com.
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Art Extravaganza
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The National Museum of the Marine Corps is closed for renovations, but monthly Family Day exhibits continue in an adjacent trailer. Last Saturday’s exhibit, Marines Past & Present, featured Marine’s clothing and uniforms dating to the Colonial era. Above, Harry Dollison and his daughter, Kristy, 11, of Fredericksburg, go over a parachute harness with museum education assistant Tara Reynolds. The next exhibit on Feb. 13, noon to 3, will feature the Tootsie Roll and chocolate. ALEKS DOLZENKO/ STAFFORD COUNTY SUN
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Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell announced last week a series of specific actions to increase transparency in the House of Delegates. The House will adopt rules changes to increase transparency in the budget process, including a rule to require a 48-hour waiting period prior to voting on the budget conference report, according to a news release. These rules changes codify past practices of the House. Howell is also ending the practice of holding committee meetings at members’ desks in the House chamber. “These are positive steps to increase transparency for both legislators and the public,” said Howell (R-Stafford). “Throughout my time as speaker, I have worked to strengthen the House as an institution by enacting procedural and policy reforms that make our body more open and accessible. Over the years, our Appropriations Committee members developed an open and transparent budget process. Chairman Jones has been instrumental in building on that, working last year to complete the budget conference report ahead of schedule. Because of that, the House adjourned early for the first time in 15 years. The actions we are announcing today reflect the House’s continued commitment to constantly improve the work we do for the Commonwealth of Virginia. I want to thank Majority Leader Cox for his work on this important effort, and I also want to thank Chairman Jones for his continued commitment to transparency as our chief appropriator.” The rules proposed by House Majority Leader Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) will require a 48-hour waiting period before voting on the final conference report and require the public release of a comprehensive list of all (i) nonstate agency requests, (ii) new items in the conference report not included in the budget original passed by either chamber and (iii) items similar to legislation that failed in the House. In 2015, Howell issued a memo directing these changes be implemented for the 2015 session and pledged to incorporate them into the House rules this year. The House previously recognized a 36-hour waiting period before voting on the final conference report. Howell also announced that he would no longer permit committee meetings at members’ desks in the House chamber. “While they are convenient for legislators and often involve only procedural issues, holding committee meetings at member’s desks denies legislators, the media and the public the opportunity to be fully apprised of the committee’s actions,” said Speaker Howell.
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Stafford’s emergency medical services save lives every day It was my favorite TV show back in Wrecks sometimes don’t occur in easythe 1970s. Well, perhaps reruns of Star to-reach locations. This one was off the road against an Trek topped the list, but “Emergency!” was a close runner up. It’s a wonder- embankment. I couldn’t see everything, fully wholesome program that ran on but while there was access to the car, NBC and covered trials and adven- it wasn’t on level ground. That made it tures of two paramedics, John and Roy, all the more challenging. I didn’t get to and their fellow firefighters, working see the conclusion of the rescue. The in the fictional Los Angeles County police decided it was OK for traffic to Fire Department Squad 51. It’s been start moving again. But it looked as if off the air for 40 years, but it still has a both occupants of the car got out alive. Hopefully, they all recovered. following. I have to admit, Thanks in no small measure when the episodes came out to the combined efforts of on DVD, I bought the whole this remarkable crew of set. All six seasons. rescuers. This old TV program did It’s sur pr ising how a lot to inspire my interest often emergency medical in what fire and rescue personnel, whether emerpersonnel do, and though it DAVID KERR gency medical technicians wasn’t my career I still regard or paramedics are taken for granted. We them with awe. Not too long ago, in North Stafford just assume that a fully qualified medical on Route 1, I watched our Stafford team is going to show up at our front fire and rescue personnel at work first door, on the highway or out in a field hand. It was a nasty auto accident. It when we’ve gotten ourselves injured had happened close to me, and I was in using a piece of equipment. But it’s not the traffic. There wasn’t much for me to as easy as all that. These people — some do except sit and watch these men and paid, some volunteer — are exceptionally well trained. women do their stuff. To be an EMT takes a couple hundred It was a remarkable choreography. The pace was steady and deliberate. There hours of training as well as supervised were trapped passengers and a risk of field experience. To become a paramedic fire. The fire personnel sprayed the car, requires several hundred hours more just like they do on TV, to minimize the training and more practical experience. risk of a fire. And then they began to What’s more, they are regularly recertiwork on getting the windshield cleared fied by examination, and with every new medical advance they have to be trained away and at least one door open. In the meantime, the emergency in its application. As for their equipment, it’s not cheap. medical personnel had already begun making preliminary assessments of their That’s because those boxy vehicles aren’t the ambulances of times gone by. They patients’ conditions. What amazed me was how well the are called advanced life support (ALS) firefighters and the emergency medical vehicles and in many respects are hospiservice personnel worked together. tals in miniature. They can easily cost
$300,000 each. A generation ago treatment had to wait until the patient was in the emergency room. Now, life-saving drugs and procedures can be administered on the spot or in transit. Of course, they are working in direct contact with doctors, since emergency medical technicians and paramedics aren’t doctors. But their immediate presence and ability to provide initial treatment and stabilize a patient until they get to the hospital, saves thousands of lives every year. So far this year, Stafford’s services have responded to 7,898 medical emergencies. Like firefighters and policemen, they are remarkable individuals. But, it’s not easy work and it doesn’t always end well. Try as they might, people die. Sometimes the carnage from car accidents and other human disasters can be almost too much to bear. I have heard several stories that I just don’t want to write down; they’re just too grim. But these people soldier on. And almost always, in the times I’ve met them at various public events, they seem remarkable happy. And like the TV guys on “Emergency!” couldn’t imagine doing anything else. David Kerr, a former member of the Stafford County School Board, can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.
LIVING WITH DOGS | LAURIE C. WILLIAMS
Could I be charged with animal cruelty, too?
That’s the question many pet owners are and suffered a seizure over the 4th of July asking themselves these days. weekend. Initially his owners did make By now most have heard the story of an appointment with the emergency Buxton the Labrador retriever whose veterinarian. But according to the family, owner, Stafford resident Buxton’s seizure subsided and Travis Evans, was charged and he appeared to recover from the convicted of animal cruelty — episode and was doing better. a Class 1 misdemeanor punishSo they canceled his appointable by up to a year in jail and a ment and decided to just keep $2,500 fine — last October as a him comfortable through the result of taking the family dog weekend. to the Stafford County Animal He was doing OK for a few LAURIE C. WILLIAMS Shelter to be euthanized. days, but unfortunately again Just last week, after the story took another turn for the worst spread, along with public outcry and the family made the painful and a change.org petition garnering dozens decision to have him euthanized. Four of signatures by the minute, Common- days after the initial seizure (and canceled wealth’s Attorney Eric Olsen announced his emergency vet appointment), Evans took office would be dismissing the charges. Buxton to the Stafford County Animal However, we’re still left with a lot of ques- Shelter, which advertises free euthanasia tions. Could this happen to me? services for county residents. For a quick recap, as reported, Buxton Apparently those four days and that was already suffering from terminal cancer canceled veterinary appointment were the
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paramount if ever your treatment of your pet is questioned. Bypass the animal shelter’s advertised “free euthanasia” service. As the saying goes: “You get what you pay for.” “Free” can end up costing you a lot more in the long run. Besides, the last thing you need at an already emotionally devastating time as saying goodbye to your four legged family member is additional scrutiny and judgment. Keep a log of all your pet’s veterinary record, containing all visits, names of veterinarians who have advised you, diagnoses, medications and dosages, x-rays and blood work, and sadly yes, the financial costs you have invested to take care of your pet. Perhaps the most troubling and confusing of all is, despite dismissing the case because the “owner wasn’t intentionally cruel,” in a telephone interview last Thursday Olsen also stated that there was sufficient evidence that Evans is guilty of the Class 1 misdemeanor. So, again, back to the original question: “Could this happen to you?” Unfortunately yes, it sure sounds like it could. 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.
GRACIE is a domestic medium hair, gray tortie. She is 10 years old and has been spayed. Gracie is housebroken, good with kids and up to date on the rabies shot. Gracie is number c-70057 at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, (540)-658-PETS.
TAKE THAT REPORT CARD FROM “OKAY” TO “OUTSTANDING” Make your next report card the best yet! SIMBA is a sweet 5-year-old Staffordshire terrier mix. She loves everyone she meets and would make a great family dog. She is loyal and affectionate. Simba can be seen at the Fredericksburg Regional SPCA, (540) 898-1500.
TAG is a big boy with an even bigger heart. He is super laid-back and friendly. He gets along with all types of people and animals. Tag can be seen at the Fredericksburg Regional SPCA, (540) 898-1500.
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critical pieces of information that prompted the original charges. According to the Virginia state code, allowing an animal to suffer and/or depriving an animal of emergency veterinary treatment, among other things, can be categorized as animal cruelty. So, back to the original question of could this happen to you? Ask yourself, have you ever made a veterinary appointment, particularly with an elderly or terminally ill pet, only to cancel it when the animal seemed to be better? Have you agonized over having a pet euthanized, trying to make the best decision you could, wondering when was the “right time” to do it? Don’t answer. I wouldn’t want anyone to incriminate him or herself. So what’s a pet owner to do who wants to make sure they retain their right as a pet owner to make the most informed decision about their pet’s care (particularly end-oflife decisions for senior and terminally ill pets), while remaining in accordance with the law? Know the law. Have you read the actual Virginia code regarding animal cruelty? I hadn’t until this case came up. A good place to read the entire code is at https://vacode. org/3.2-6570/ Establish a strong rapport with your veterinarian. If you have no veterinary medical background, having someone who does and knows you and your pet could be
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Is Your Life in Balance? healthy habits to Try in 2016
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• Maintaining a healthy, balanced diet will help you feel great, and can increase your focus, energy levels and productivity. • Plan out your meals ahead of time before going shopping by marking them in a calendar. This will give you more time during the week to cook and prepare meals, without having to make frequent trips to the store or feel tempted to grab take-out. You’ll be more likely to stick with the habit if you love the calendar you use, so consider something easy on the eyes, such as an AT-A-GLANCE fashion planner. • Cooking your own fresh meals can help keep your bank account balanced, and is often much healthier than food from a restaurant. And spending time in the kitchen is also a stress reliever for some people. Make a fresh start — the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make positive changes to how you schedule and organize your time. — (StatePoint)
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10 Tips to Stick with Your New Year's Weight Loss Resolutions illions of Americans will make the resolution this New Year to lose weight. But goal setting is the easy part. Staying on the weight loss track and maintaining that weight loss is where the challenges begin. Here are 10 tips to help you stick with your weight loss resolution this New Year and beyond. • Drink up: Hunger and thirst can often be confused, so stay hydrated. But remember, beverages are not a place to splurge on a ton of calories. Drink water. For a flavor boost, add fresh fruit slices or mint leaves. • Snack mindfully: It is all too easy to derail an otherwise flawless diet by binging at snack time. Be mindful of your snacks, and make sure they offer nutritional value and are designed to keep you satisfied until your next meal. • Sleep: Studies show a link between sleep deprivation and excess pounds. While there are many theories as to why this is, at the very least, getting enough sleep will promote clear-headed, healthful choices throughout the day. • Jumpstart your weight loss: Studies show that early weight loss is a predictor of long-term success. Look for programs that keep you motivated, like Nutrisystem
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Take a few minutes each week to make meal plans. Preparing and consuming mostly home-cooked meals will train
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Now that you’ve committed to a whole foods-centered eating regimen, ensure old habits stay in the past. Take a few moments to write down scenarios that might sidetrack you and how to avoid them. For example, partner up with friends or loved ones to form a support system and encourage each other to make healthy choices when getting together for occasional meals out. And lastly-- it’s okay to indulge here and there. You will be successful if you are happy about your choices and don’t feel restricted. Focus on this new approach to eating to set out on the right course to optimal health. Understand what whole foods are, how to include them in your diet, and work with a support system. You’ll be well on the way to long-term success. — (StatePoint)
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Brooke Point grad in midst of freshman season at Marshall DAVID DRIVER
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Caroline Wanner dabbled in several sports as a young girl, playing youth soccer and trying her hand at softball and basketball as well. As a freshman at Brooke Point High she heard that the junior varsity field hockey team needed some players, so she joined that team. But after one season of field hockey, Wanner dropped that sport and focused on one sport: swimming. “I think it was a pretty easy decision to make. I had not planned to play field hockey,” she said. She competed four years for Brooke Point and was a three-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American from 2013-15, a two-time 5A high school state champion in the 200 individual medley and 500 freestyle in 2014 and 2015, and was a high school All-American in the 200 IM last year. When it came time to look for a college, her final three choices were Marshall in West Virginia, James Madison in Harrisonburg and the University of Connecticut. “At the beginning I really didn’t know where I was looking. It was very general,” she said. “I only ever took two official visits, to Marshall and Connecticut.” Wanner decided to attend Marshall, where she plans to major in nursing. “I took both visits and I really liked the team here a lot,” she said during a break from class and practice at Marshall. “It is a lot closer (than Connecticut), about a six-hour drive.” Wanner said a typical week of swimming at Marshall includes two practice sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and one on Tuesday and Thursday, with weightlifting and practice as well on Saturdays.
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“The classes I have taken this first semester have not conflicted with practice,” she said. Marshall will host JMU on Jan. 23 and Wanner’s parents, Nancy and Christopher, hope to attend. Marshall competes in Conference USA and the conference championships will be held in Atlanta in February. In October the team competed in an event at Davidson in North Carolina and then in November was back in the state for an event at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Wanner had an impressive showing in Chapel Hill as she posted a time of
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4:19.11 in the 400 IM to easily win the consolation finals. The Marshall roster includes junior Laura Bradley, who is from Chancellor High and was club teammates on the RAYS with Wanner. Wanner made academic honors four times in high school and has two brothers and a sister: Jackson, Stuart and Rebecca. Her older brothers were swimmers while in high school and her sister is now on the swimming team at Brooke Point, where she also plays soccer. Wanner is among several Stafford products who are with Division I college swimming programs.
That includes Katie Sell (Mountain View, William & Mary), Kara Wineiger (Colonial Forge, Army West Point), Karah Sizemore (Stafford, Campbell) and Ryan Ulrich (Stafford, Towson). NOTES: Miranda Rupp, who went to high school with Wanner, was on the women’s soccer team at Virginia Wesleyan this past fall. Another member of that team was sophomore Krissy Richards, a graduate of Colonial Forge … Rupp played in 19 games and Richards played in 11 with a team that was 11-10 overall and 8-3 in conference play. David Driver can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.
LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS NORTH STAFFORD DUO SELECTED TO ALL-STATE Two North Stafford players were selected to the VHSL 5A all-state second team for football. On offense, it was senior wide receiver Guy Keith and senior kickoff returner Naukym Morton. Morton was also a second-team all-state punt returner.
SCOTT REMAINS WITH CLEVELAND The Cleveland Browns signed Colonial Forge graduate Tim Scott Jan. 5 to a reserve/future contract. The deal keeps Scott a member of the Browns’ roster going into the offseason. Scott was assigned to the Browns’ practice squad Dec. 8. Following a career Colonial Forge HS graduate at North Carolina, Scott Tim Scott FORD NAMED PHOTO BY JAMES D. SMITH signed as an undrafted FRESHMAN ALLrookie free agent with the AMERICAN Dallas Cowboys in 2015 North Stafford running before being released at the end of back Devyn Ford was chosen to the MaxPreps.com freshman all-American training camp. He was re-signed later team after rushing for over 1,000 yards to the Cowboys’ practice squad and was released again. and scoring touchdowns last season.
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Colonial Forge wrestling coach inducted into hall of fame HUGH RIST
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Colonial Forge wrestling Coach Bill Swink, in his 17th season with the Eagles, has developed quite a name for himself in local wrestling circles with the Eagles’ perennial wrestling successes, especially in the post-season. And now that name has been immortalized. Swink was recently inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame/ Virginia chapter and will receive the “Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award” at a ceremony at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on April 16. Swink was understandably reluctant to talk much about himself. Instead, he credited those who helped him reach the stature he has today. “I am definitely humbled. It’s a great honor,” said Swink, who has won five state titles, 14 regional titles and 15 district/conference titles. “I attribute it to the amazing assistant coaches I’ve had through the years, great administrators, and the terrific parents and athletes that have supported the program. When you get athletes who buy what you’re selling it makes it much easier.” After performing well in two recent dual meets, the defending 6A state champions have a 15-2 record this season. Swink said all his wrestlers have performed well, but singled out the performances of Levi Engleman (113
Colonial Forge’s Clay Smith (top) went 5-0 in the 138-pound division Jan. 2 at the Battlefield Duals at Colonial Forge. MARCUS J. WILSON SR./INSIDENOVA.COM
and 120), Mark Garofalo (132), Clay Smith (138) and Robert Winters (220, 285) as particular standouts. Winters, Englman and Smith all went 5-0 last weekend at the Virginia Duals in Hampton. The Eagles finished third overall in the National High School Division. Swink, who started coaching at Forge when the school opened, said the wrestling landscape has changed quite a bit since he began coaching for the Eagles. “Back then, most of the wrestling powerhouses were in the southeastern
part of the state, in the Virginia Beach and Hampton areas,” Swink said. “But it’s been good to see in recent years that a lot of the wrestling talent has shifted further north into the Stafford County and Fredericksburg areas.” The fact that Colonial Forge has started so quickly pleases Swink because the early season schedule featured difficult tests such as the Battlefield Duals and the Battle at the Bridge. Swink said the team’s goal is to peak later than sooner. “We’ve always trained so that we peak the last three weeks of the season,” Swink
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With a six-game winning streak heading into the final game before their holiday break, the Mountain View girls basketball team looked like a strong contender to grab a regional tournament berth out of Conference 15. But then things got much harder. Just after halftime in the Dec. 21 game against Forest Park, center Cheyenne Suamataia-Teo badly injured her left ankle and left the game. Three weeks later, she is still in a walking boot, hoping to make a return this season. Her absence takes 13 points and 12 rebounds a game off the floor, along with aggressiveness in the low post. The
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Garrisonville and U.S. 1. Construction began in December on the Onville Road intersection, which will add turn lanes. The project has been planned since the federal Base Realignment and Closure process directed about 3,000 military jobs to Quantico, said Kelly Hannon, a VDOT spokeswoman. The fact the three projects are taking place almost simultaneously was not
said. “We wrestled a tough early season schedule this season and that’s good from a team standpoint, but bad individually because I’ve always said the more you wrestle, the closer it will get [from an individual standpoint]. You want to see the competition you will face later in the season, but not too much of it.” Although Swink has had great success, individually Forge has never had a wrestler finish the season undefeated. Ironically, Swink said that is somewhat by design. “I’ve always had the philosophy that you learn best from failure,” Swink said. “I tell our wrestlers to take the negative and make it a positive.” When asked how he keeps wrestling fresh and how long he thinks he can keep it up for, Swink took the philosophical approach. “No two groups are ever the same,” Swink said. “Some years I’ve had what I thought would be a great team suffer a couple injuries and then I have to bring some other kids along. It’s been fun to adapt [my coaching style] along with the kids. One of my coaches once told me you will know when it’s time [to retire]. You can never say, ‘I’ll just go after this group of kids [graduates] because you always have a great group of kids. I still have fun coaching each group.” Hugh Rist can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.
Wildcats went on to lose that game to Forest Park and then were blown out just after the New Year at Colonial Forge. “It’s certainly an adjustment,” said coach Ben Sargent. “Besides just the points and rebounds, she brought a real presence to the post that is hard to replace. What I tell the girls now is this is an opportunity for them to step up and find a bigger role on this team.” Mountain View returns only four of 15 players from last year’s varsity team, so they were thin even before injuries. Sargent said he was pleased at the team’s progress this season (the Wildcats have a 9-5 record), but now finds himself looking for a new mix of players, especially in the low post.
The Wildcats have adjusted to a point. After consecutive wins, including holding a high-scoring Liberty squad to just 37 points, Mountain View lost on Tuesday night at Massaponax against the 12-3 Panthers in a game they only managed 25 points and were routinely beat on the offensive glass. A bright spot continues to be freshman point guard Maggie Sharp who has shown both an ability to involve teammates on offense while finding her own shot. She’s joined in the starting lineup by two of the team’s key returners: Mariah Aldridge and Jeane Robinson who provide the team with additional speed and athleticism. “It’s hard to say where we go from
here,” Sargent said. “We are capable of playing great games, of defending the ball and stopping the other team from scoring, but there are some nights where we give the other team to much.” With conference play just getting underway, Mountain View still has time to find itself. Sargent does know when, or if, Suamataia-Teo will return from her ankle injury. The hope is right before the conference tournament, but it’s hard to tell with injuries. “This is an opportunity, that is what we tell the girls,” Sargent said. “We play hard defense, try to slow game down and get to the free throw line. We have some good shooters. It’s hard to lose a key player, but that’s no excuse. It’s just a chance for everyone to do more.” Dave Stegon can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.
part of the original plan. But the Onville Road intersection work was delayed, and things just worked out that way, Owsiak said. The widening project is the largest in the mix. Utility relocation is beginning now, and construction is expected to begin in August and continue through December 2017. Work will begin in the east bound lanes and then switch over to the west bound lanes, Owsiak said. The widening project is being paid by
a combination of money from the 2008 Stafford County bond referendum and tax revenue collected from a special tax of Garrisonville Road-area businesses, said Del. Mark Dudenhefer, R-2nd, a former Stafford County supervisor. Dudenhefer said the county hopes to eventually widen Garrisonville to Shelton Shop Road, near the entrance to Stafford High School. “We knew we would never get the total amount of money we need at one
time,” Dudenhefer said. “So we’re doing it in sections.” During the information session, someone asked whether the raised median would continue to Shelton Shop Road, when that part of the work begins. “To be determined,” Owsiak said. “More than likely we’re going to continue the same way … down Garrisonville Road, with three lanes on each side and the divided median. But we haven’t even started designing that one yet.”
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and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Stafford County, Virginia, in Plat Book 14 at Page 218A and 219A (IRTA plat book 219 in prior deeds). Tax ID: 19D2 7 229. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $10,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. 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/FNMA (Trustee # 567437) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 7777101, website: http:// www.atlanticlawgrp. com The Vendor Auction. com will be used in conjunction with this sale FEI # 1074.03632 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 & 1/29/16 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 48 Egret Court Stafford, VA 22554
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Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Stafford County, 1300 Courthouse Rd, Stafford, VA on February 8, 2016 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 159, Section Two, BRENTSMILL, as the same is duly dedicated in Instrument Number 070022804 , and as shown on ii plat at Instrument Number 070000171 , both recorded among the land records of Stafford County, Virginia. Tax ID: 21X 2 159. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $12,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. 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: FHA (Trustee # 567165) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 7777101, website: http:// www.atlanticlawgrp. com The Vendor Auction. com will be used in conjunction with this sale FEI # 1074.03644 1/15 & 1/22/16
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ford County, Virginia in Plat Book 14 Page 147. Tax ID: 19D2 4 253.
In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $197,853.00, dated June 29, 2011, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on June 30, 2011, as Instrument Number 110011253, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Stafford County, 1300 Courthouse Rd, Stafford, VA on February 8, 2016 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 253, Phase Two, Section IV, VISTA WOODS SUBDIVISION, as shown on that certain plat of subdivision made by Gilbert W. Clifford & Associates, Inc., dated August 29, 1986 and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Staf-
TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $10,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. 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: FHA (Trustee # 567141) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 7777101, website: http:// www.atlanticlawgrp. com The Vendor Auction. com will be used in conjunction with this sale FEI # 1074.03639 1/15 & 1/22/16
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