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Chris Chalko, right, of the VDOT Interstate 95 team, explains the finer points of the southern extension of the express lanes from Garrisonville Road during a meeting Wednesday at Poole Middle School. VDOT officials said they are exploring extending the fourth lane created at the end of the extended express lanes for another four miles, all the way to the new interchange near Courthouse Road. ALEKS DOLZENKO/ STAFFORD COUNTY SUN
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These days, new residential neighborhoods aren’t approved without “proffers,” which are supposed to be voluntary donations of land or money that housing developers give counties to offset the impact of new residents. But recently proposed laws that could limit county officials’ ability to negotiate proffers are raising concern among local officials. Both the Stafford and Prince William boards of supervisors voted unanimously
on measures calling for changes to Senate Bill 549 and House Bill 770, which would prohibit counties from denying re-zonings if the proffer requests are “unreasonable.” Prince William supervisors, however, contend the bills themselves are “unreasonable,” in that both put unreasonable restrictions on county leaders’ abilities to negotiate developers’ contributions to schools, roads, first-responder services, parks and libraries. One version of the bill would even limit county planners from requesting that dwellings have certain architectural finishes, which are commonly
pre-approved to ensure new construction meshes with existing neighborhoods. Stafford officials renegotiated a proffer package this week when they agreed to changes to their original deal with Stafford Associates, L.P., which built the Colonial Forge subdivision. Supervisors voted to relieve the developer of earlier promises to grade and seed four ball fields and build a day care center and commercial building in exchange for about $1 million in services to help build a retaining wall at the Embry Mill recreational complex on Court- PROFFERS PAGE 2 house Road.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to allow a no-wake zone at the start of the Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve on the north side of Accokeek Creek to the end of its passable waters. The board voted unanimously to approve amending the Stafford County Code to allow the no-wake area. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, out of concern for the safety of kayakers and canoeists using a new boat launch there, made the request. According to the DCR, there have been complaints about boats and jet skis speeding in the area. The DCR wants to create the no-wake zone before April, when boating activity increases for the season. No-wake is defined as a vessel traveling at or below idle speed to ensure that it or its waves do not cause injury or damage to other people, boats or property. A current no-wake zone spans the entire width of Accokeek Creek for about 1,300 linear feet in length and is situated about 1.4 miles downstream from the new boat launch. The new no-wake zone would add about a mile of new no-wake area. No residences are located along this section of Accokeek Creek, NO WAKE PAGE 3 according to the county.
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Stafford schools to close March 1 Stafford County schools are joining other area divisions in canceling classes on March 1, primary election day. In a unanimous vote Wednesday evening, the board took the action for the safety of students, not because of other divisions, members said. Schools Superintendent Bruce Benson suggested closing schools on Super Tuesday based on the expected large turnout as reported by the county
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In their resolution protesting the proffer bill, Stafford supervisors asked lawmakers to strike language that would prohibit deals between counties and developers for help with such “off-site” facilities. But despite these protests, several legislators representing Stafford and Prince William cast votes in favor of one bill or the other, including Democratic Sens. George Barker (39th) and Scott Surovell (36th), who represent Fairfax and Prince William, and Republican Senators Bryce Reeves (17th), of Stafford, and Dick Black (39th), of Loudoun and Prince William. Several area delegates have also supported the bills, including
registrar, on the safety of students and on the neighboring divisions. Benson said that Stafford Sheriff David P. Decatur recommended closing schools for the students’ safety. Board member Nanette Kidby of the Garrisonville District agreed that “not the same level of security” could be assured when voters enter school buildings that serve as polling places. But there will be a price for the day Republican Delegates Tim Hugo (40th), Scott Lingamfelter (31th) and Jackson Miller (50th) and Democrat Del. Luke Torian (52th), all from Prince William. Local lawmakers who have opposed the bills include Sen. Jeremy McPike (29th), a Democrat from Prince William, and Republican Delegates Mark Cole (88th) and Mark Dudenhefer (2nd), both from Stafford. Stafford Delegate and House Speaker Bill Howell’s vote against the bill reflected the concerns he heard from local officials, said his legislative aide Matt Moran. It’s not clear whether Gov. Terry McAuliffe will support the bill if it gets to his desk. McAuliffe’s office did not respond to a request for comment for this story. Both bills are “crossed over” to the
opposite sides of the General Assembly this week to be heard once again in committees and sub-committees before returning to both chambers for a vote. Dudenhefer, a former Stafford County supervisor, said he knows fast-growing counties have to work with developers to ensure new housing does not overly burden existing taxpayers. If the bills pass as drafted, Dudenhefer said they could result in a freeze on new development. That’s what he suspects could happen in Stafford County, where many residents are already frustrated by the rapid pace of residential growth. “There will be a number of unintended consequences that come from this,” he added. “I can tell you that any [official] who votes for a new 3,000home development [without associated
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Whether groups could use the schools in the evening, after the voting, was not resolved. Board members Scott Hirons of Falmouth and Irene Egan of Aquia noted they each had Scouts who attended meetings at schools on Tuesday evenings. Also YMCA daycare would have to be canceled Tuesday. Board member Dewayne McOsker Jr. of the George Washington District said he would like to explore moving polling places from schools. proffers] will lose their seat in the next election.” Dudenhefer said he understands the proffer system is broken, but insists the current bills are not a good fix. “The solution is a bigger discussion about fixing this problem instead of putting a Band-Aid on a broken system,” he said. Surovell was the only senator to vote in favor of the proffer bill to respond to a request for comment. He said he’d continue to support the measure because he believes counties have put too many demands on housing developers. “I think the proffer system has sort of morphed into a sort of tax on new homes when it was never intended to be,” Surovell said. Surovell mentioned the new Virginia Railway Express station under construction at the eastern Prince William County neighborhood Potomac Shores, as an example of the way the process should work. The new $15 million rail station is part of proffer package worth tens of millions that developer SunCal agreed to in exchange for the county’s blessing to build an eventual 4,000 homes, a town center and a resort hotel at Potomac Shores. But supervisors worry that’s the type of project that might not be allowed under the proposed bills, since a developer could argue that train stations are “unreasonable” given that such facilities would likely be used by those who live outside of the new development. Surovell said he disagrees with that interpretation of the law. “Tell them to read the bill,” he said of supervisors concerned the law is too vague. “They can play Chicken Little and say the sky is falling, but that’s not what the bill says.” But McPike said he sees it differently. As an administrator for the City of Alexandria and a volunteer firefighter, McPike said Richmond should stay out of negotiations between localities and developers about the needs raised by new residential neighborhoods. “Local zoning decisions should be made locally, whether it’s for Abingdon, Manassas, Arlington or Virginia Beach,” McPike said. “That’s part of the problem. All of these decisions should not be coming from Richmond.” Jill Palermo can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.
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Stafford Rotary to host casino night fundraiser The Rotary Club of Stafford is hosting its “Fred Vegas Casino Night,” at 7 p.m. March 12. The theme is “Fabulous Fred Vegas,” and the evening fundraiser will include food, music and gaming. Las Vegas-style games include, black jack, roulette, craps and Texas hold ’em poker. Highlighting the event is a silent auction with trips, restaurants certificates, hotel stays, autographed items and more. The gaming prize giveaway will cap off the night, with prizes donated my area businesses. The event is black tie optional and will have local celebrity dealers on hand. Tickets are $100 a couple or $60 each. Tickets include $500 in chips for
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The inaugural “A Night to Remember” gala, attended by more than 170 people, raised $26,000 for the Fredericksburg Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The evening included special guests sharing their personal Alzheimer’s stories. The guests included Stafford County resident Barb Cole, a member of the 2015-2016 Alzheimer’s Association National Early-Stage Advisory Group. In 2010, at 53, Cole was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. Fredericksburg Square donated the venue, the food, the beverages and
the decorations. “We are so grateful to Fredericksburg Square for their generous in-kind, a gift valued at over $35,000,” said Jeff Baldwin, of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter. “Without their generosity, and the amazing efforts of our Fredericksburg committee, this event would have never happened.” The Fredericksburg Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Oct. 15, at the University of Mary Washington. Visit alz.org/walk to register and/or donate. For more, visit www.alz.org/grva.
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The board held a public hearing on the matter, but no one spoke for or against the proposal at Tuesday’s meeting. County staff recommended approval of the proposal. Stafford County Supervisor Paul Milde, R-Aquia, pointed out that no-wake zones are on an honor system, so to speak, but tickets are given if violators are discovered. Also at the meeting, the board of supervisors: • approved a conditional-use permit to allow a Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower in an area with deficient coverage so that the company can serve surrounding residents. The site is located at 84 Alcotti Way, about 2,000 feet northwest of the intersection of Hartwood and Spotted Tavern roads. Just under an acre of forested area would be cleared, according to the proposal. • discussed the Stafford County School Board’s new elementary education specifications related to the Capital Improvements Program, and heard from the county’s school Superintendent Bruce Benson.
gaming, heavy hors d’ oeuvres and one free drink. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund Stafford Rotary’s local and international projects. In the local community, the Dictionary Project offers over 2,000 third-graders in 18 Stafford County schools and Quantico a free dictionary every year. The Stafford Rotary has given more than 20,000 dictionaries since the program’s inception. In 2015, over $10,000 in scholarships was provided to Stafford County seniors to enter college and trade schools. For more, go to StaffordRotary.org or the Stafford Rotary’s Facebook page.
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Better to close schools this time Stafford County public schools’ board has decided to join surrounding divisions in closing schools for the upcoming primary elections. Though some may think this is another unnecessary inconvenience, we agree with the school board. The expectedly large turnout will most likely cause logistical problems at the schools that host polling locations. Imagine bus drivers used to the daily routine and knowing the quirks of that routine being faced with some anxious voter who took
the wrong turn and is head-to-head with a school bus. Resolving that issue could snowball to the point that students are late for classes. The more important issue is that the usual level of security currently maintained at school buildings could not be guaranteed, as anyone could stroll into a polling station at a school on the pretext of voting. Anyone who has visited a school knows that identification has to be shown and you have to look in the camera before getting in the school. That is not done to those wishing to vote.
However, closing the schools on Super Tuesday is also adding another day to the number of missed instruction days due to bad weather. It’s just another day added to the ones provided by Mother Nature. Those are adding up and another blizzard could affect the end of the school year. Also, the division finds itself closing all schools for the sake of only those buildings that are polling locations. Perhaps serious consideration should be given to moving polling locations totally out of schools.
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daily life: when we drive our cars, when we stand in line, when we attend public events. The language we hear around us It seems to me the presidential elec- is filled with profanity. The electronic tion campaign we are now immersed in games our children play are filled with is a reflection of what the U.S. society has violence. The music we hear contains become. Rudeness is acceptable. Making profanity or contains elements of hate or fun of others is a late-night TV sport. trouble. We accept it all and let our kids In spite of our quest for bathe in it. political correctness, where Sure, you think it’s not your we reprimand someone or kids. It may not be your kids, even fine them for treating a but it is their world. protected class improperly, we And now we are engaged can ridicule or say anything in one of the greatest political we want about the president creations the world has ever of our country. This lack of known, the peaceful, demoHARVEY GOLD respect for others becomes the cratic election of the leader norm, when we can call the presof our country. A process that is ident of the United States of America a designed to present to the people those liar, a traitor or anything we like. who seek to be the leader of our nation. He may have the Secret Service all In this process we are supposed to hear around him to keep him safe, yet we their plans for our future and that of hurl disrespectful remarks, draw embar- our children. We are supposed to listen rassing or insulting pictures of him to a debate about policies, strategies without concern of punishment unless we presented in a format that will allow us threaten his life. This behavior extends to to select who we think is the best person others who hold positions of importance. to represent us to the world and lead us And this is what our children see on TV. successfully into the future. This is what is broadcast at dinner and Instead we are presented with a other times when families are watching combination of Saturday Night Live, the tube. This is the understanding chil- Family Feud, World Wrestling and How dren carry with them when they go to I Met Your Mother. school. This is the standard of behavior There is little substance in the politthey understand is acceptable in their ical debate, especially among Repubrelationships with their peers or adults. lican candidates, who often sound like So, is there any wonder that bullying kindergarten children carrying on an has become rampant or that broad- argument with banter consisting of: “Yes casting compromising or nude pictures you are.” “No, I’m not.” “Yes you are.” of others is a problem among students, “You are one too.” “So is your mother.” or that molesting women on college Their debates too often are filled with campuses is a major issue? Respect personal potshots and not much meat for others is fast disappearing. When on the bone. parents show no respect to others or The Democrats have been a bit more condone rude behavior, we should not civil. It is conceivable that if the Donald be surprised that children copy that wasn’t leading the pack there might behavior. It has been going on for some have been more civility among the other time and we have not paid attention candidates. But Donald set the standard or have turned our heads to it or even for saying anything about anyone that thought it was cool. interferes with his style, comments or The lack of civility surrounds our campaign strategy. He has created a type
of anti-civility society by being pompous, boastful, insulting, crude, rude and loudmouthed. In addition, and to use a politically correct term (which Donald doesn’t like), Donald is humility deficient. But humility is not a characteristic found in politicians, so unfortunately the other candidates have adopted a less than civil presentation before the voters, their children and the world. And, the scary part is that his and the other candidates’ many followers love it and seem to beg for more. It’s like Nero in the coliseum and the people wanting more from the gladiators. We laugh because we love to be entertained, even at the expense of losing a major component of a civilized society: respect for others and acting civil in our dealings with others. But it seems in our misguided trip to develop a classless society, we have developed a love for those in power or affluence who have “no class.” Recent debates of both parties, but especially the Republicans, have shown behavior that is just the opposite of what we as parents, our houses of worship and our schools are supposed to teach. But right there on TV we are giving lessons in civics to our children that are more like that of third world countries. In spite of this there is evidence that there are children and students out there who have not been taken in by childish adults. One great example is the senior class at Freedom High School in South Riding, Virginia, who gave up the usual senior prom and all its tuxedos, gowns, flowers, and entertainment to raise funds for juvenile cancer research through a modest prom in their gym. It seems one of their fellow students is suffering from cancer and so they have, in respect for her, chosen to be decent, respectful, thoughtful, unselfish human beings. Yes Virginia, there is hope. Harvey Gold can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.
It’s cakes and kids at Washington’s birthday bash The 284th anniversary of George Washington’s birthday brought out scores of visitors on a bitterly cold weekend. At this boyhood home at Ferry Farm in Stafford County on Saturday, the activities were indoors, including colonial-era games such as Jacob’s ladder and the cup and ball toss. The birthday cakes also proved to be quite popular among the more than 90 guests who visited the Washingtons’ home on the Rappahannock River. At the door in the house, guests were greeted by Paul Limerick of Spotsylvania, who was clad in a uniform modeled on the ones worn by Colonialera soldiers. Limerick noted he wore what soldiers should have worn, but many did not have the full complement. Children had the opportunity to write birthday cards to Washington and also make tricorn hats of paper. In an effort to set some history straight, George Washington Foundation archeologist David Muraca presented a show
on Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River as depicted in the popular painting by Emmanuel Leutze. Ferry Farm manager of interpretation Joseph Ziasko enlisted the help of children in the audience as he portrayed the painter. The painter’s representation of the historical event fell short of reality, as was pointed out by an unnamed art critic played by University of Mary Washington student James Stewart. An intern at the Washington Foundation, Stewart noted numerous discrepancies between the painting and reality. First, the crossing was as night, not in the day as painted. The painter included the wrong version of the national flag, and there would not be chunks of ice floating in the Delaware River. The program concluded with a recitation that enlisted the help of more children. George Washington re-enactor Greg Fisher, of Woodbridge, strolled about the premises and answered questions about life in Colonial times.
Emmanuel Leutze, portrayed by Joseph Ziasko, right, was a discussion with an art critic, portrayed by James Stewart, left, about the painting, “Washington Crossing the Delaware,” which includes some factual liberties. PHOTOS BY ALEKS DOLZENKO/ STAFFORD COUNTY SUN
Staff and volunteers at Ferry Farm welcome visitors to the annual celebration of George Washington’s birthday.
Ainsley Brown, 3, gets a little piece of one of several cakes celebrating the 284th birthday of George Washington at his boyhood home in Ferry Farm.
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Emma Cosgrove, left, 6, of Manassas, and Shayleah Fines, 7, of Falmouth get help from Ferry Farm volunteer Patricia Allen, of Falmouth, as they make birthday cards on the 284th anniversary of George Washington’s birthday on Saturday afternoon.
Greg Fisher portrayed George Washington, while Joseph Ziasko was painter Emmanuel Leutze on Washington’s birthday at Ferry Farm.
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Why does my dog do that? Let’s face it, dogs can be a bit quirky. out just how common the behavior is. As a species, they exhibit many behav- Seventy-nine percent of respondents iors that leave us perplexed and asking reported that their dogs regularly ate ourselves: “Is that normal?” grass or other plant material. Here are a few of them: The majority also reported • Why does my dog eat grass? that their dogs rarely exhibDogs are primarily carniited any signs of illness prior vores, so why do they seem to eating the grass or afterto crave grass? To make ward. In the few cases where matters worse, when they illness was present, the dogs eat it, sometimes they vomit LAURIE C. WILLIAMS were much older. So, while almost immediately. This has we still don’t know exactly led many to believe that the why dogs eat grass, we can behavior might be caused by an underlying digestive deficiency or stomach at least take comfort in knowing it is upset. Drs. Karen Sueda, Ben Hart and rarely a cause for concern. Just watch Kelly Cliff of the Veterinary College of for the presence of any other sympthe University of California at Davis toms indicating illness. If any are noted, surveyed a group of dog owners to find consult your veterinarian. Otherwise,
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KODY is a 7-year-old domestic shorthair who has been at the shelter almost 6 years. She is sweet and laid-back. She can be a little shy at first. She will do well in a home with another cat to help show her the ropes. Kody can be seen at the Fredericksburg Regional SPCA, (540) 898-1500.
MAX is a neutered Lab/ coonhound. He is black and white with ticking. Max is microchiped and good with other animals. Max can be seen at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, (540)-658-PETS.
NOELLE came to the Stafford SPCA from another shelter and gave birth to her 10 puppies on Christmas Eve. Noelle is gentle and sweet and would make a great addition to any home. Adoption applications are at http://staffordspca. org/adoption-services/ or call (540) 242-0607.
just consider your dog enjoying a brief vegetarian moment. • Why does my dog eat his own feces? Coprophogy, the scientific term for eating feces, is likely one of the most unappealing behaviors a dog can exhibit. The good news is, as repulsive as it is, it’s usually pretty harmless. Some dogs just like the taste of it, and not just their own, but the cat’s, the duck’s, the horse’s and even the llama’s if you have one! Animals, including humans, don’t always fully digest everything we eat. When digestion isn’t complete, some dogs will still sense nutritional value in the feces. After eating it repeatedly, the behavior can become habitual, especially when it manifests during puppyhood. Some scientists feel that habitual feces eating can be an indication of a dietary deficiency. A change in a dog’s food or nutritional supplements could be in order. • Why does my dog lick me so much? Licking can be a sign of affection, especially when the behavior occurs while you’re petting and cuddling him. Some dogs just like the salty taste of our skin. Licking can also be a calming signal, demonstrating your dog’s desire to maintain the peace and diffuse the situation. For a while there had been a school of thought that believed licking was a display of dominance. However in my experience, dogs that repeatedly lick their humans are often more submissive in nature. All in all, licking is rarely a
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problem, unless it becomes uncontrollable and unusually excessive. Just like any behavior carried to the extreme, excessive licking could become an obsessive/compulsive disorder. In this case veterinary and/or behavior modification intervention should be consulted. • Why does my dog turn in circles and scratch the floor before lying down? Most scientists agree that this digging behavior is related to a dog’s instinct to prepare his own shelter. Similar behavior has been noted in wolves and wild dogs before lying down on the grass or in wooded areas. First the dog sniffs the chosen spot, digs with his front paws, and then after circling a few times, lowers his body in a tight position so he can fit into an imaginary nest. Dogs might repeat this process several times before finally settling on a spot. What I like best about when a dog does this is it usually indicates he will be laying there for a while. There’s nothing like seeing a dog peacefully sleeping while you get all your household chores finished. While we may view all these things as weird, just think what goes through a dog’s mind when he sees us put on shoes, brush our teeth or watch television? Stafford business owner Laurie C. Williams is a television and radio personality, and a nationally recognized dog trainer. She can be reached at onesmartpooch@aol.com.
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CYNTHIA VEGA
hen faced with the daunting prospect of choosing a sleep-away camp for a child a parent has a lot to consider, especially if it is a first time camp experience. A lot of misconceptions abound about summer camp and what goes into choosing the best one for each child. What follows is a list of the top ten myths about choosing a camp. Myth #1 - "For children prone to homesickness, a shorter camp session is best." Fact: In reality, a longer camp stay allows a child to get over any homesickness, make new friends and enjoy the complete camp experience. Once they have done this they feel a real sense of accomplishment. Myth #2 - "If another child liked this camp then it must be a good one for my child." Fact: Program offerings and philosophies vary from camp to camp. Some are more sports oriented, some more artistic, and some more competitive. Just as no two children are alike, a camp
that is a great fit for one child may be a poor choice for another child. Myth #3- "The proximity of the camp to my home is what's most important." Fact: That's OK if the best camp for the child happens to be close by, but that's often not the case. It's better to select the right camp, regardless of location, than a wrong one that’s near by. In the event of an emergency, parents can't be at the camp immediately regardless of where the camp is. One can generally fly to camps that may be further away, often arriving there sooner than driving to one that may be closer to home. Myth #4- "Specialty Camp vs. General camp: My child loves baseball so I'll send him to a baseball camp for a couple of weeks." Fact: This may be OK if the child has already attended general camp, is a little older and ready to handle the intensity of a one-activity camp. We recommend a general camp for a child’s first sleep away experience. General camps are more nurturing and spend time helping children to adjust to being away. from home. They also offer children expo-
sure to a variety of activities, which often generates new interests for a child. Specialty camps are there to instruct and provide intensive skill development and tournament play (if it's a sports specialty camp). Myth #5-"The best camps are the most expensive ones." Fact: While it's true that you generally get what you pay for, there is a wide range of camp tuitions available; from about $400 to $1200 per week. Some very good programs are available at the
lower end of the spectrum. Look at all the factors, not just at price. Myth #6- "My child must go with a friend to camp." Fact: This may aid in the process of getting the child to go to camp but once there it typically does more harm than good. Friends that go together to camp often stick together alienating themselves from the group and preventing a very important aspect of camp from taking place; making new friends. Occasionally, the more independent child will begin making friends leaving the other child feeling abandoned and betrayed. The result of which can be a strained camp experience and two former friends. Myth #7-"My child is too young or not ready for camp." Fact: Frequently the parent is really expressing that they as a parent are not ready for the child to leave the nest and go to camp! Historically families who send younger children to camp (ages6-10) report a much easier adjustment and better overall experience. Older children have a more developed sense of fear which can hinder the adjustment process, teens can often be rebellious and fight the notion of going to camp, and for older children they may be the newcomer in a camp with children that have been attending for years. Myth #8- "I need to visit the camp before I make my selection." Fact: Some families are early planners and do visit camps the summer before they send their kids to camp. This is really the only useful time to pre-visit, when the camp is in session. To visit during the off-season, when camp is closed is those nothing more than a closed down facility- dull and uninformative at best. Most families, (more than 90 percent) choose the camps for their children without first pre-visiting. Today, most camps have videotapes and websites, which are a great way to see a camping action. It's also wise to request and speak with references (parents of children that have attended the camp). Myth #9- "I'll start my planning in the spring." Fact: Not a wise idea! The past two years a record number of children, more than 6 million each summer, have attended camp. Demand has outgrown supply. Many families have ended up on waiting lists that never opened up. The slowing economy is not expected to have much of an effect on the growing demand for summer camp. Families should begin their camp selection process as early as possible. The peak months for camp enrollment are December through March. Some great camps are still available in the spring but it’s risky game of hit and miss.
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each camp offers in the areas that interest your child. And keep in mind, siblings can be very different, so a camp that has-been a success for one child may or may not be the perfect place for the child that follows. Every child should have the chance to grow emotionally, gaining self-confidence and independence. These are the benefits of the camp experience and every child should be given the opportunity to experience summer camp! Cynthia Vega is a director at National Camp Association, (www.summercamp. org), a free referral service that has been helping families find the right overnight programs for their children for nearly 20 years.
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Myth #10 - "Not every child is cut out for camp, so maybe camp is not for us." Fact: While it is true that not every camp is right for every child, there is a camp out there where each child can thrive. Regardless of a child's personality or nature camp can afford them the chance to have fun, make new friends, develops kills and cultivate new interests. What's important is to understand the child's style and interests and find a camp that meshes with those. For example, sending a child whose passion is performing arts to a competitive, sports oriented camp will probably be a disappointment to all. Camps may sometimes try to be all things to all children but take the time to really explore what
learn more about the opportunities available to have a great summer experience. Representatives from more than 20 camps will be there, plus a there will be a DJ, giveaway bags and sports center activities like bouncy houses, basketball and swimming. Washington FAMILY Magazine
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First Time at Camp Talking with Your Child
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ending your child away to camp for the first time is a major milestone for most families, one that is often marked by excitement, anticipation and perhaps even some anxiety.
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Though camp is certainly about making friends and having fun, it is also about being on your own and being a part of a community. One of the most important things you as a parent can do to help prepare your child for both these aspects of camp is to talk with your child about it before they go. In fact, it may be
better to have several occasional, shorter talks rather than one long conversation as children often absorb more when there is less to think about at one time. I also find that children do better with this sort of conversation if it is part of a more general conversation and if it is part of a pattern of talking, either at the dinner table or while riding in the car doing errands. The following are some sample topics for discussion that will help prepare your child emotionally for their big adventure: FRIENDS Camp is not anything if it is not about making new friends. If you are shy about meeting new kids, then learn to get to know others by being a good listener. Remember also that not everyone in your group has to be your friend, and you don’t have to be everyone else’s friend. As long as you treat others with respect and they do the same with you, then having one or two friends at camp is fine. If you have more, then that’s great. ACTIVITIES There are many exciting things to do
at camp, many of which you may never have tried before. If your child tends to be a bit homesick or worried about being homesick, remind them about the excitement of going to camp. Remember when you first decided to go to camp what made you so excited? You may not like all the activities, or you may be better at some than others. That’s normal. I, however, hope you are willing to try. The more you put into camp, the more you will get out of it. To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American Camp Association’s family-dedicated website: www.CampParents.org, or call the toll-free number, 1-800-428-CAMP (2267). Bob Ditter is a child and family therapist living in Boston who consults extensively with people who work with children. Ditter has visited over 500 children’s camps in the United States and is considered one of the nation’s leading experts on camp. Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association.
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Colonial Forge grad Boster looking to help make history at Marshall HUGH RIST
For the Stafford County Sun
When Colonial Forge graduate and Marshall University standout Chase Boster was not chosen during last season’s Major League Baseball player draft, it may have seemed surprising to some, including himself. After all, he finished with a 7-1 record and a teamlow 2.95 earned run average, was chosen to the allConference USA second team, and boasts a pitching repertoire that has four “plus” pitches. Also, his 6-feet, 4-inch, 220 pound frame is the type that often catches the eye of major league scouts. Yet Boster said he received no offers from any club and said he wasn’t approached by any teams that were considering drafting him. But instead of being disappointed at not being drafted, Boster began to look ahead to the upcoming season, which begins Friday against Florida A&M. “I really didn’t have many [bad] emotions,” Boster recalled. “I just started thinking about what I had left waiting for me -- the opportunity to play with a good group of teammates, the chance to finish my education and the chance to be a part of a team that is seeking to make history.” Boster was referring to what he said is the team’s top goal for the upcoming season — winning more games than any team in the history of the Marshall baseball program. The school record for victories in a season is 20, set in 2008. “Winning the most games in school history is very important to us,” Boster said. The chance to finish the education he started is a plus for Boster, who was selected to the conference’s AllAcademic team last year. A chemistry major, Boster
said he has one class left to finish his degree, which will enable him to focus on fine-tuning all of his pitches and extend himself a bit more this season. Last year, a bout of shoulder tendonitis curtailed his innings count (55). The additional year also gives Boster a chance to draw on the expertise of Marshall’s pitching coach, Josh Newman, who pitched for the Colorado Rockies in 2008. “He’s really helped me a lot, particularly with the mental side of pitching,” Boster said. “I’ve gained a lot more knowledge about the game of baseball than I knew in high school since coming to Marshall.” Returning to Marshall will also give Boster, selected to the Conference USA pre-season team, another chance to pitch before several members of his extended family. They live in the vicinity of the West Virginiaarea campus, as well as his parents, Perry and Tina Boster, who he says have regularly made the short trip from Stafford to see him pitch. “I’m really blessed that my parents are very supportive and make the trip to see me pitch,” Boster said. “They see things other people don’t see, such as when I am down or when I might be thinking about things [that happen off the field]. So we talk about those things. But it’s always nice to have that strong support system.” Boster said his number one goal is to be drafted this year, and he thinks establishing a better daily workout routine and improving his pitch selection will go a long way toward achieving that goal. “My main focus when I’m pitching is just getting the job done,” Boster said. “Honestly, I haven’t set any individual goals. I think I am coming into this season in better shape and my mechanics are more sound, so I am looking forward to helping the team achieve its goals.” Hugh Rist can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.
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Jenny Westerholm was taking part in the hurdles and long jump at Mountain View High as a freshman when she was approached by coaches about being a multi-event athlete. “I was basically doing (many events) in high school. They said it sounds like something you could excel in. I just had to pick up the shot put,” she recalls. Nearly eight years later the Stafford resident is a senior on the track team at Division III Christopher Newport, where she has competed at the national level in the pentathlon (five events) and heptathlon, which includes seven events. As a junior during the 2014-15 season, she was 12th in the pentathlon during the NCAA indoor championships and was 15th in the heptathlon and 14th in the 4 x 400 relay at the outdoor championships. “It is different because of the way you have to train for it. You have to train for all of the individual events,” she says. She was all-conference after taking second in the outdoor 100- and 400-hurdles, as well the triple jump and 4 x 400 relay at the Capital Athletic Conference title meet. Westerholm helped Christopher Newport take second in the indoor 4 x 400 relay in the
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CAA championships. Westerholm had a season-best 4,448 points in the heptathlon in the Ron Althoff Invitational. Her best showing as a junior in the pentathlon was 3,441 in the CNU Invitational as she took second place. She made the national allacademic team as a junior. “She has been great, obviously one of our top-level performers,” said Tyler Wingard, the head coach for the track program at CNU. “She has had some tremendous teammates to train with.
Colonial Forge gymnasts headed for state meet DAVID STEGON
For the Stafford County Sun
The celebration was a contract of excitement and respect. With the announcement that Ocean Lakes finished third in the 6A South Region gymnastics meet, the Colonial Forge gymnasts knew they qualified for states, but they did not want to be overly enthusiastic in front of the team they just edged out. Their faces said it all, though. With a second-place finish in the meet, the team qualified for states. “We live to fight another day,” coach Kim Thornburg cheered afterward. Colonial Forge hoped the outcome would not be as close, but a number of slips on the beam put the Eagles in a nail-biting position. With a score of 144.75, they topped Ocean by a little more than two points and were just half a point behind champion Kellum. While individual Colonial Forge gymnasts have routinely qualified for the state meet, this is the team’s first trip in six years. The Eagles got there, in part, because of a standout day from Lexy Holbrook. She finished third in the all-around competition and placed in the top six in all four individual events, including first on the beam. Her day came together thanks to her
performance on the vault. Holbrook said she attempted a suk, a more complicated maneuver than her typical vault that includes a full flip where she normally twists. The harder move gave her a higher starting value, which resulted in more points when she pulled it off. “With it being regionals, I figured it was a great time to try it,” Holbrooke said afterward. “It was the first event of the day and doing so well gave me a lot of confidence for the other events.” Holbrook finished sixth overall on the vault and then fourth on the floor exercise and fourth on the uneven bars. As Thornburg put it, “Lexy was great today.” Colonial Forge sophomore Jessie Addo excelled as well. The defending regional champion took fourth in the all-around. Addo took second on uneven bars, tied for second on the vault and fourth on balance beam. Addo and Holbrook finished just behind the Kellum duo of Dalton Long and Emily Ware in the all-around. Ware scored 37.925, Dalton 37.875, Holbrook 37.825 and Addo 37.625. The team will compete this week at Salem High School in search of the program’s first state title. “We’ve got four good days of practice ahead of us,” Thornburg said. “We’re going to go down early and give it our best effort.”
It is nice to see her this year taking the leadership a little bit. She was our top scorer at the outdoor conference championships last year. That was a personal goal she had for a long time. She is feeling pretty good and confident.” CNU will host the indoor conference championships Feb. 21 in Newport News. As a CNU sophomore during the 2013-14 season, Westerholm was 19th in the heptathlon in the NCAA outdoor championships with a score of 4,296. She won the CAC titles in the triple jump and the 4 x 400 relay and was second in the 400 hurdles, third in the long jump and fourth in the 100 hurdles outdoor championships. As a freshman during the indoor season she was first in the Mason-Dixon conference championships in the 4 x 400 and the triple jump. Westerholm was allconference as she took third in the high jump and fifth in the 60-hurdles. During the outdoor season as a freshman she was all-conference in the high jump, triple jump, 400 hurdles and 4 x 400. Westerholm, at Mountain View, won district titles in the 55, 100 and 300 hurdles and also won a district title in the high jump and regional titles with the 4 x 400 and 4 x 800 relays. She was
all-state in indoor and outdoor events. She took part in several sports as a young girl, dabbling in basketball and soccer. “I started running in seventh grade at Rodney Thompson Middle School,” she said. She was born in Rhode Island in 1994 and moved to Virginia with her family at a young age. Westerholm is the daughter of Jim and Laura Westerholm and she has a sister, Katelyn. Her mother ran track in high school in Minnesota while her father took part in wrestling in high school in Pennsylvania. Her sister was in the band at Mountain View and has attended Virginia Tech. Westerholm also considered Virginia Tech. “The main reason I came here instead [was] the way CNU balanced academics,” she said. Westerholm is on track to graduate from CNU in May and is looking to get a government or marketing job. Another senior with the track and field program at CNU who is from Stafford is Graciela Slyer, a graduate of Colonial Forge High. David Driver can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.
PREP BASKETBALL STANDINGS (through Feb. 16)
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Hylton* Colonial Forge Freedom Forest Park Woodbridge Riverbend Gar-Field
6-0 4-2 3-3 3-3 3-2 1-5 0-5
18-3 15-7 9-11 10-12 11-10 9-13 4-16
Conference 4
(Second meeting counts toward conference) Conference Overall
Woodbridge Colonial Forge Hylton Gar-Field Freedom Forest Park Riverbend
Conference 8
7-1 6-2 5-3 1-7 1-7
15-6 14-7 13-6 5-17 5-17
Conference 15
(Second meeting counts toward conference) Conference Overall
Potomac* Brooke Point Stafford Massaponax North Stafford Mountain View
5-0 3-2 3-2 2-3 2-3 0-5
Conference 28 Culpeper William Monroe James Monroe Skyline Warren County Brentsville Riverside Manassas Park
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Christ Chapel John Paul Seton
19-2 13-9 15-6 10-13 16-5 6-17
1-1 n/a 5-5
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Battlefield* Osbourn Park Stonewall Jackson Osbourn Patriot
7-1 6-2 4-4 3-5 0-8
20-2 13-5 8-13 10-11 7-15
Conference 15
(Second meeting counts toward conference) Conference Overall
Potomac* Massaponax Mountain View Stafford Brooke Point North Stafford
5-0 4-1 2-3 3-2 1-4 0-5
Conference 28 William Monroe Culpeper Brentsville Warren County James Monroe Skyline Riverside Manassas Park
Seton
14-7 17-4 14-8 10-11 3-18 0-14
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n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
17-5 11-7 13-9 9-13 6-16 6-16 5-15 1-19
Others
Overall
11-9 11-10 13-8
16-4 18-4 9-13 10-11 4-17 4-18 3-16
Conference 8
(teams play each other twice and both count as conference games) Conference Overall
Battlefield* Osbourn Stonewall Jackson Patriot Osbourn Park
5-0 5-1 3-3 3-2 2-4 1-5 1-5
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2 to 5 p.m. The disability Resource Center 409 Progress St., Fredericksburg
11 a.m., The Clubs at Quantico 3017 Russell Road, Quantico
Friday Afternoon Live
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Feb. 19
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bowman Center, Fredericksburg
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Feb. 20
Porter’s Saturday Matinee Movie 1:30 p.m.; Zombie-thon: “Warm Bodies” and “World War Z” Porter Library 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford 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
March 12
Leprechaun Leap 1-Mile Youth Trail Run
9 a.m., Brooks Memorial Park, 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 Presentation, walking footprints tour. 540-654-1015 or email mdolby@umw.edu; garimelchers.umw.edu
VALENTINE’S DAY BUFFET
Women’s Luncheon
Quantico chapter – National Naval Officers Assoc. Gen. Helen Pratt” – “Empowerment through Education” quanticonoaa.org
March 20
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
UMW Lecture Series
Various dates & topics now – April 14 7:30 p.m.; University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium George Washington Hall, Fredericksburg
Stafford County senior citizens get a jump on Valentine’s Day with a buffet dinner and dancing to recorded music at the Rowser building on Feb. 11. More than 30 guests took part in the meal and socializing. ALEKS DOLZENKO/ STAFFORD COUNTY SUN
Free and open to public. umw.edu
Tax Preparation Clinics Each Wednesday through April 14
Porter Library, 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford librarypoint.org/porter
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Legal Notices TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 71 Dorothy Lane Stafford, VA 22554 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $312,800.00, dated September 20, 2006, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on September 21, 2006, as Instrument Number LR060030554, 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 March 14, 2016 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 15, Phase One, Stonehill Estates, as shown
on plat of subdivision made by Rinker-Detwiler & Associates, P.C., dated August 14, 1992, revised October 28, 1992, and recorded in Plat Book 24, at pages 21-36, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Stafford County, Virginia. Tax ID: 20DD 1 15. 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: Conv/ Conv (Trustee #
568223) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 7777101, website: http:// www.atlanticlawgrp. com FEI # 1074.03807 2/19, 2/26/16 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 11 Saint Charles Court Stafford, VA 22556 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $354,461.00, dated March 29, 2010, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on March 30, 2010, as Instrument Number 100004641, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of
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the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Stafford County, 1300 Courthouse Rd, Stafford, VA on March 14, 2016 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: LOT 380, SECTION 7, ST. GEORGE'S ESTATES, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SUBDIVISION BY SULLIVAN, DONAHOE AND INGAILS, DATED OCTOBER 4, 2003 AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA, IN INSTRUMENT #PM040000270. Tax ID: 19K-7-380.
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