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Bertrand Ewell Trenis and Martha Fox were married July 5, 1838. They lived at Oak Hill, a plantation located in what is now the west side of the Quantico Marine Corps base. Oak Hill is now in ruins and the family graveyard where Bertrand and Martha are buried was unknown until their great-great-great granddaughter located it late last year with the help of base archaeologist Kate Roberts. SUBMITTED Alicia Osgood visits the ruins of her great-great-great grandparents’ house, Landsdown, on Dec. 21. Osgood searched for the location of her family’s house and cemetery for five years. PHOTO BY ADELE UPHAUS-CONNER

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n 2011, Alicia Osgood sent her first e-mail to Quantico Marine Corps base asking for help locating the graves of her great-great-great grandparents, Bertram and Martha Trenis, who lived on what is now the west side of the base and died in 1858 and 1877 respectively. It was not until last December that she finally was able to place a bouquet of evergreens, yellow roses and white tulips on the deteriorated foundation of the pre-1812 family home, which is located in the 16 Alpha and 17 Bravo sections of the west side near the border with Prince William County. Adjacent to the foundation is a collection of fern-filled hollows in the forest floor — all that remains of the Trenis family cemetery. After an odyssey of five years, Osgood said it feels “pretty amazing” to have found her ancestors.

“It was nice to be in the spot where they rest,” she said. “It’s a peaceful place and beautiful even in stark winter. There are remnants there of the life they lived — in my head, I can picture the house, hear wagon wheels, the clink of bone china, the swish of hoop skirts. I feel their presence here.” There are 74 known graveyards on Quantico, according to base archaeologist Kate Roberts. The Trenis cemetery is one of possibly many more that remain unidentified, waiting quietly for family genealogists to hunt them down. “You have to have tenacity and patience to be a genealogist,” Osgood said. Osgood’s interest in genealogy began while she was working part-time at Barnes and Noble to pay for the apartment she’d just bought. A woman came to pick up a book she had ordered. The surname “Osgood” was on the hold slip and Alicia mentioned that it was her last name as well. The woman turned out to be a membership recruitment officer for the Daughters

of the American Revolution. At the first meeting Osgood attended, the genealogy bug bit her. She found learning about her distant relatives to be a healing process, repairing the emotional wounds of growing up in a dysfunctional family. “It gives me a sense of self, a sense of value,” she explained. While researching her mother’s family, Osgood learned about her maternal greatgreat-great grandparents, Bertram and Martha Trenis, and their home, Landsdown, on a plantation of around 100 acres called Oak Hill. Besides the house, a school, a store and a church were also on the land. Martha Trenis had inherited the property from her father and that intrigued Osgood. “She was a female landowner,” Osgood said. “And she was widowed before the Civil War, so she was raising her eight children and managing the farm herself. She was this petite but formidable woman.” CEMETERY The house was burned PAGE 2 during the Civil War

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed Tuesday to designate $1.8 million in anticipated proffers to the Courthouse Road and U.S. 1 intersection improvement project. The Abberly proffer funds stem from Abberly at Stafford Courthouse — a proposed development from the HHHunt Corporation of 288 multi-family units between U.S. 1 and Old Potomac Church Road in Stafford County. Going forward, the developer would make a contribution of $6,499 per multifamily unit constructed on the property, to be used for transportation purposes, a background document states. The proffer statement also allows for the allocation of funds toward student capacity improvements at Brooke Point High School if doing so is deemed a higher priority. The project, which is in the design phase, is expected to decrease traffic at the intersection, and the proffers are meant to assist the county with its cost share, which equals about $4.3 million within phase one. Also at the meeting, the board of supervisors: •  heard a presentation from Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Bruce Benson, who updated the board on a variety of schools system plans. “We have a lot of work to do before the school board brings its request to the supervisors,” Benson said of the Fiscal 2017 budget proposal. Benson presented his own proposed budget last month to the school board, and the school board will in turn make its final request to the Stafford County BOS PAGE 2 Board of Supervisors.

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Benson also mentioned the Stafford High School rebuild, noting that SCPS is exploring its options about how it will recoup funds based on the challenges faced when the school’s opening was delayed. A Stafford High School ribboncutting will be held April 21, he said. Benson also said that work is being done on design and an award of a contract for the new Anne E. Moncure Elementary School. •  discussed winter storm Jonas and how the county reacted to it, as well as how service workers came together to clean up and keep residents safe. Supervisor

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and the Army requisitioned the land after the war was over, but Osgood said Martha Trenis never accepted that. “In her 1870 will, which was witnessed by two women’s rights advocates, she left Oak Hill to her daughters, rather than her sons, even though it wasn’t hers to give anymore,” Osgood said. “I see the strength and also the sadness in that.” When Trenis died in 1877, she was buried at Oak Hill, next to her husband and 10 to 12 other relatives. Between 1888 and 1930, the land was parceled out and sold or rented. Trees grew up on what was once open farmland. Bit by bit, tenants removed items from the property, including the headstones marking the graves, and the iron fence surrounding the cemetery was gone in the 1990s. “Everything was probably sold for profit,” Osgood said. In 1942, Oak Hill was part of the 55,000 acres the Marine Corps purchased in order to have more area to train during World War II. So when Osgood contacted Prince William County to ask for help locating her family’s home, they referred her to the Quantico Marine Corps base. Osgood visited Quantico on three occasions to search for the site with Command Visit Coordinator John DeBerry and Range Operation Officer James Woodfin. Based on Osgood’s cousin’s memory of visiting the Trenis graves in the 1960s, they were looking for a cemetery once surrounded by an

iron fence off Aden Road and before Orlando Road. The iron fence was gone and the roads that traverse the west side move and change names often, but Woodfin was able to locate the site that turned out to be the ruins of Landsdown. Six months later, Roberts was finally able to confirm that the house was Landsdown. She examined an 1862 map, which marked the site of Landsdown and the Trenis store, for any roads or landmarks that are still in existence. “There is an old road in the area that can still be seen but is no longer in use,” Roberts wrote in an e-mail. “It’s a little different now, but the basic shape is still there.” She then searched for the mean age of ceramic artifacts that were found on a past dig at the Oak Hill site and found that they dated to the mid-nineteenth century, when the Trenis family occupied the land. Osgood plans to return in April to visit the site of the Oak Hill slave quarters and to see the wild lilies and daffodils that grow in the area. She is also saving up to purchase a granite marker to place on the foundation of the house commemorating her ancestors. “I want to keep up visits to that place,” she said. “I’m glad that the land is being used the way it is now, by the Marines for training,” she continued. “If I had to pick tenants for the place, I’d definitely pick the current ones.” Adele Uphaus-Conner can be reached at auphausconner@quanticosentryonline.com.

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Meg Bohmke, R-Falmouth, specifically mentioned a 9-1-1 dispatcher in Stafford who helped a father deliver his baby at the snowed-in family’s home. •  briefly discussed signage for Embrey Mill Park and proposed criteria for athletes to be featured in a Jeff Rouse Swim & Sport Center’s display case. Supervisors’ Chairman Robert Thomas, R-George Washington, said that the board did not want to lose ground on the project, but many of the images were not yet available for the presentation. Current recommended plans include a Stafford Sports Wall of Fame including local professional athletes and Olympians. Tracy Bell can be reached at tbell@staffordcountysun.com.

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Stafford teen to be pilot for a day A Stafford County teen with a rare chronic illness will get a chance to take a break from the treatments and difficulties of being sick when he spends a day with military pilots and aircraft. Stafford High School 16-year-old Michael Oliver will get his own personalized flight suit, fly an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft simulator, tour multiple aircraft and participate in a variety of events tailored for him at Joint Base Andrews, Md., according to a news release. Michael will be guided by Air Force and District of Columbia Air National Guard pilots and military personnel during the visit on Feb. 5. In addition, Maj. Tom Shea, a helicopter pilot with the Air Force’s 1st Helicopter Squadron, will become Michael’s wingman. Michael is one of some 30 teens in the U.S. with Erdheim-Chester Disease, a rare illness with similarities to cancer and auto-immune diseases. Prior to the onset of the disease, Michael was a straight-A student and cross-country runner. In recent months he has been unable to attend school because he must take medication to manage pain, and treatments have compromised his immune system, leaving him vulnerable to infection. Michael is the 17th child to participate

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Craig Russell Weirich passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at his residence in Stafford, Virginia. He was 37. Craig was born on July 9, 1978, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, son of the late Craig M. Weirich and Faye Weirich Filorimo. He grew up in Mountville, Pennsylvania and attended Hempfield High School. He loved the outdoors. As a youth, Craig enjoyed deer hunting with his father as well as being active in the Scouting community. He later earned an Eagle Scout medal. He attended DeVry Institute of Technology in Columbus, Ohio where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He then worked as a Test Engineer for a military contractor for thirteen years.

Michael Oliver, second from left, and his family pose recently for a group photo.

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in the Pilot for a Day program. Each year the Check-6 Foundation coordinates and funds two Pilot for a Day events for seriously ill children selected by the Children’s National Medical Center in D.C. In addition to its support of seriously ill children, the foundation also provides financial assistance to military personnel and veterans in need. Check-6 is run by volunteers so the

Craig enjoyed being an avid cyclist and runner. As a way of bonding with his stepson, Julian, he found great satisfaction in being a Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 864 in Centreville, Virginia. He cherished spending time with his family and friends. He derived much comfort in his faith and spirituality. Craig had a knack for building innovative gadgets. He was resourceful and creative. He also loved playing video games. Craig was preceded in death by his father, Craig M. Weirich. He is survived by his mother, Faye Filorimo; his stepfather Tony Filorimo; his sister, April Weirich; his soul mate, Maria; and stepson, Julian. Services were held in Virginia and Pennsylvania this past week. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home.

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We’re a little over three weeks from of how strong the respective candidates Virginia’s presidential primary and actually are. Iowa, for example, is a system of impressively we’re now a state to watch. That hasn’t always been the case, but now caucuses. Success for GOP winner, Ted Cruz, was mostly the product we’re considered a swing of his superior ground game state. And that means both that brought out the GOP’s sides will be watching what conservative and evangelical happens in the commonbase. Trump never had much wealth. We’ll be casting our of a ground game, while Cruz votes at the same time as did. Trump came in second. other states, but a lot of eyes As for the Democrats, will be on Virginia. DAVID KERR their base in Iowa is unusuPrimaries are a relatively new to Virginia. Up until the 1990s the ally liberal. That made Bernie Sanders’ parties relied on caucuses to select dele- appeal a lot stronger, and it showed. Now what about New Hampshire? It’s gates. These were mind-numbing affairs and I sat through a lot of them, and they been ripe territory for a lot of insurgent lasted for hours on end. They weren’t campaigns. Just ask Eugene McCarthy, widely advertised and few people partic- Gary Hart or Republican Pat Buchanan. They all took on incumbents or front ipated in them. But that changed, and now we’re like runners and did exceptionally well. That other states. And often these primaries tendency is sure to help Sanders and are a lot of fun. It lets average Democrats probably Trump as well. Also, Sanders is and Republicans, people not normally from neighboring Vermont. Democrats involved in politics, weigh in on their in New Hampshire know and mostly choice of a presidential nominee for like their always outspoken neighbor. What this means is that Super their party. Primaries are a great testing ground. Just how well do the prospective Tuesday, when we will be voting and nominees do at campaigning and how where Virginia figures strongly, may just help choose the winner well do they connect with the voters? Political writers love to make the Prospective voters are already receiving whole contest into one big horse race. mailers, phone calls and invitations from However, they miss the nuances or the the candidates’ campaigns. The TV ads factors that might make one primary have started as well. However, it won’t more important or more meaningful last long. Once the primary is over, those than another. They just want to report a candidates still in the race will move on winner. Like in a football game or a prize to the next state. But don’t worry, as I fight. I guess it’s human nature. But, in said, Virginia is a swing state. The TV ads the case of the Iowa caucuses, which and the phone calls will be back by late at this writing just concluded, and the summer and in the fall. New Hampshire primary, the outcomes When it comes to primary elections, aren’t necessarily all that representative Virginia’s Democrat and Republican

voters seem to have an unusual level of common sense. Emotional appeals attract, of course. Donald Trump’s outrageous behavior and anti-immigrant appeal has its followers here in Virginia. But Virginia Republican voters aren’t quite so strident. They like responsible candidates with a message and a platform to believe in. That’s bound to hurt Donald Trump. As for the Democrats, there is a strong sympathy and even appreciation for Bernie Sanders’ message. But that doesn’t mean they’re going to vote for him in droves. He will have support in Northern Virginia. But get past Arlington and Alexandria, and the terrain favors Hillary Clinton. The average Virginia Democrat is a little more practical than his Iowa or New Hampshire counterpart. She is a known value and has shown a strong ability to organize. She is also far stronger in the African American community, and in Virginia, as well several other states on Super Tuesday, that’s going to be important. It’s a good thing Virginia is the primary game now. By nature we aren’t a populist state. Our voters don’t make rash decisions, are business like in making their voting decisions and sometimes seem immune to national trends. This tendency is sometimes referred to as the “Virginia Way.” When it comes to the primary process, this is an important contribution. David Kerr, a former member of the Stafford County School Board, can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.

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The local Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is actively engaged with our county leaderships and police departments. Local candidates from both parties are also invited to address the community members during election time. The community is also active in humanitarian and volunteer activities e.g. food drives; coat drives etc. to engage the community for serving humanity. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is working with Keep Prince William Beautiful and participating in Adopt a Road Program. We have adopted Gemini Way (between Dale Boulevard and Minnieville Road). Members also volunteer for shelters, planting trees and cleaning up the dog parks, among other efforts. On a regular basis, children’s classes are held to teach the message of #TrueIslam and to serve humanity. Adult members (both men and women) are also engaged in community meetings and lectures on the teachings of #TrueIslam, to remind them of their social responsibilities and how they can give back to their communities. Community leaders through their sermons and messages ISLAM f rom the prayer PAGE 9 center are making

Humanity witnessed many unfortunate terrorist attacks in 2015 in various parts of the world. In the last month of 2015, two terrorists took 14 innocent lives in California. I hope many of us started the new year with new hopes and renewed commitments. Let’s work together to stop radicalization and extremism. President Obama has urged Muslim leaders in the U.S. to come forward with unequivocal commitment to work against the evil ideology of terrorists. In response, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, USA has launched a #TrueIslam campaign which needs support from all Americans to distinguish #TrueIslam from the so-called faith, distorted by extremists, and defeat the wicked cause of extremism. This campaign invites endorsement of the following 11 points of #TrueIslam. 1.Wholly rejects all forms of terrorism. 2.Believes in nonviolent jihad of the self and of the pen. 3.Believes in the equality, education and empowerment of women. 4.Advocates freedom of conscience, religion and speech. 5. Advocates for the separation of

mosque and state. 6. Believes in loyalty to your country of residence. 7.Encompasses the universal declaration of human rights. 8.Believes in all verses of the Quran and forbids lying. 9.Recognizes no religion can monopolize salvation. 10.Believes in the need for unified Muslim leadership. 11.Wholly rejects the concept of a bloody messiah. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, USA has multiple chapters throughout the country and Virginia as well. Ahmadiyya Muslim mosques/prayer centers all over the country are always open for guests. We have a local prayer center at 2600 Omisol Road, Woodbridge, where everyone is welcome to freely stop by or visit. The local center has approximately 570 members, including residents of Stafford County. Members take part in the Dale City Independence Day Parade to demonstrate the teachings of #TrueIslam, i.e. “Love for one’s country is part of faith.” Members regularly participate in Prince William County’s 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony to pay respect to the thousands we lost that day.

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Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s 1000 Stafford Market Place, Stafford

Trip to U.S. Holocaust Museum

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Departs from Rowser Building, Stafford

Supports NAACP’s Stafford branch youth chapter. 540-538-2386 or email lloyd.kristen91@gmail. com

$25 per person; ages 21+; Deadline Feb. 5. staffordparks.com

March 12

Family Math Expo

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dixon-Smith Middle School 503 Deacon Road, Stafford

Leprechaun Leap 1-Mile Youth Trail Run 9 a.m., Brooks Memorial Park, Stafford

Overflow parking: Grafton Village Elementary School Shuttle bus goes to Dixon-Smith

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

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5:45 p.m., refreshments/6:15 p.m. Networking, UMW - Woodward Hall College of Business student lounge

Fredericksburg Regional Alliance and UMW students Free; RSVP by Feb. 6 to nminor@fredregion.com. 540-361-7373

Feb. 11

Valentine’s Dinner & Dance 4 to 8 p.m. Rowser Building, Stafford

Ages 50+, $6/each or $10/couple staffordparks.com

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Tot Valentine Party

10 to 11 a.m. Rowser Building, Stafford

Ages 2-5. Crafts, songs, games.$10 resident/$12 non-resident.www.staffordparks.com

Feb. 13

Family Day – Chocolate

Noon to 3 p.m. National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Education trailer Chocolate and the military. usmcmuseum.com

Dinosaurs at Belmont

2 p.m., Gari Melchers Home & Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth A guided tour of the Rowser Building and the Path to Freedom Mural will be led by Frank White on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. A special presentation at 7 p.m. will feature African Americans in the Civil War by Stewart Henderson of the 23rd Regiment USCT. The free program is open to the public. ALEKS DOLZENKO/ STAFFORD COUNTY SUN

Washington’s 284th Birthday Celebration;. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Ferry Farm 268 Kings Highway, Stafford

$5 per adult; 17 and under free. Call 540-370-0732 x22 or email sherman@gwffoundation.org kenmore.org

Sinfully Sweet Desserts and Wine Feb. 13 at 2, 4 or 6 p.m. Feb. 14 at 1, 3 or 5 p.m. Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard 275 Decatur Road, Stafford

Reserve tickets in advance. (540) 446-2251; reservations@potomacpointwinery.com potomacpointwinery.com

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March 20 Special Egg Hunt & Crafts

Wintering in the Woods

10 a.m., Rowser Building, Stafford

2 to 4 p.m., Gari Melchers Home & Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth

Feb. 17

For visually impaired or blind children & their families. Free; RSVP: mdolby@umw.edu or 540654-1851

All ages; ages 3-12 accompanied by adult $8 per person, staffordparks.com

Foul-Shooting Contest 7 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Courthouse Community Center, Stafford

Ages 8-11 and 12-17. $5 advance registration; $10 day of event. staffordparks.com

Feb. 19

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bowman Center, Fredericksburg 540-374-3337 or jbateman@racsb.state.va.us; racsb.state.va.us

UMW Lecture Series

Various dates & topics now – April 14, University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall, Fredericksburg 7:30 p.m.; Free and open to public Upcoming topics: Aviation icons - Feb. 9; Matthew Fontaine Maury - Feb. 11. umw.edu

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Paintings by Brian Burgess will be on display in Colgan Gallery at the Manassas Campus of Northern Virginia Community College to March 1. The show features paintings based on Greek mythology. Burgess works at the Department of Defense as a visual information specialist and lives in Fredericksburg with his wife, Julia. Burgess is a multimedia artist who likes to create narrative art with epic or mythic subject matter. His journey as an artist began as a student at NVCC with an associate The Fall of Bellerophon. COURTESY PHOTO degree in fine arts and he went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree at Hartford Art School. Burgess will talk about how he COLGAN GALLERY creates his art during a presentation When: Now to March 1. Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. in Colgan Theater Where: Manassas Campus, at the Manassas Campus. A recepNorthern Virginia Community tion will follow from 12:15 to 1:30 College p.m. The exhibition, pre sentation Price: Free and open to the and reception are free and open to public. the public. Open: Mondays through Colgan Gallery is open 8 a.m. to Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and 9 a.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

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SCS JMU ANNOUNCES FALL 2015 DEAN’S LIST Tyler Roehl, who is scheduled to graduate in 2018 and is majoring in athletic training. Shelby Pedigo, who is scheduled to graduate in 2018 and is majoring in biology. Madison DeVost, who is scheduled to graduate in 2019 and is majoring in biophysical chemistry. James Mattila, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in chemistry. Brenna Walsh, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in chemistry. Sierra Stevens, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Robin Massowd, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in communication studies. Madeline Potter, who is scheduled

to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in communication studies. Colin Doescher, who is scheduled to graduate in 2018 and is majoring in computer science. Jake Boles, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in engineering. Emily Griffin, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in English. Jonathan Baugh, who is scheduled to graduate in 2019 and is majoring in geology. Laura Svites, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in graphic design. Annie Bacordo, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in health sciences. Eric Driscoll, who is scheduled to graduate in 2018 and is majoring in health sciences. Monica Eaton, who is scheduled to

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ALLISON is a typical beagle. She is 20 months old and 22 pounds. She is currently in a foster home. Adoption applications are at http://staffordspca. org/adoption-services/ or call (540) 242-0607.

QUINN is a 2- to 3-year-old domestic short hair. He is neutered and affectionate. Quinn was abandoned at the shelter. Quinn is number C-70278 at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, (540)-658-PETS.

BILLIE JANE is a fun loving JJ is a 7-year-old redbone girl with a lot of energy. Billie coonhound. He is neutered, Jane is a Heeler/mixed breed. microchiped and up-to-date She is about 3-years-old and on shots. He is currently weighs around 45 pounds. working with a dog trainer. Adoption applications JJ is number 68677 at the are at http://staffordspca. Stafford County Animal org/adoption-services/ Shelter, (540)-658-PETS. or call (540) 242-0607.

SCOUT is a 3-year-old Shar Pei/boxer mix. He absolutely loves to play and gets along with other dogs too. Scout can be seen at the Fredericksburg Regional SPCA, (540) 898-1500.

WINTER is a 3-year-old shorthaired tabby. She gets along with other cats with proper introduction and should be fine in a multi-cat household. Winter can be seen at the Fredericksburg Regional SPCA, (540) 898-1500.

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graduate in 2017 and is majoring in health sciences. Bailee Hubert, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in health sciences. Kyle Hunt, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in health sciences. Stephanie Lambertson, who is scheduled to graduate in 2018 and is majoring in health sciences. Hayley Meleason, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in health sciences. Alexa Plutt, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in health sciences. Ashley Vastano, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in health sciences. Tyler Beiswanger, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in hospitality management. Alexandra Thompson, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in hospitality management. Alexandra Arvai, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in intelligence analysis. James Bowles, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in intelligence analysis. Sara Brown, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in intelligence analysis. John Cundiff, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in intelligence analysis. Dana Lee, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in intelligence analysis. Jonathan Rodriguez, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in intelligence analysis. Anna Haynes, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Juliana Layne, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Rachel Rolando, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Leandra Tranquill, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Cathleen Carlson, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in international affairs. Nina Berry, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in international business. Shayna Russ, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in justice studies. Catherine Hill, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in justice studies. Tyler Verdeyen, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in justice studies. Sara Dix, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in marketing. Madison Lopez, who is scheduled to graduate in 2019 and is majoring in marketing. Maranda Pepe, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in math.

Kendall Scranton, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in math. Courtney Coffey, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in media arts and design. Melanie Lintner, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in media arts and design. Emma Guy, who is scheduled to graduate in 2019 and is majoring in music. Aaron Robinson, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in music. Carrie Brooks, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in nursing. Abigail DeFeo, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in nursing. Jessica Dove, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in nursing. Emily Flanagan, who is scheduled to graduate in 2019 and is majoring in nursing. Katherine Merendino, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in nursing. Gavin McCain, who is scheduled to graduate in 2019 and is majoring in political science. Kenna Dickard, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in psychology. Megan Fletcher, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in psychology. Grant Pointon, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in psychology. Ashleigh Powell, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in psychology. Sarah Sweatman, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in psychology. Regina Bill, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in psychology. Michelle Puckerin, who is scheduled to graduate in 2019 and is majoring in psychology. Rebecca Bryant, who is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in social work. Tiffany O’Quinn, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in social work. Victoria Garrett, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in sociology. Christine Johnson, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in theatre and dance. Nora Ogunleye, who is scheduled to graduate in 2016 and is majoring in theatre and dance. Kayla Ostendorf, who is scheduled to graduate in 2019 and is majoring in undeclared. James Madison names fall 2015 honors grads The following Stafford County students graduated with honors during the Dec. 19, 2015, commencement. Brenna Walsh graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in chemistry.

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Local princesses as young as 3 years old got a chance to spend the evening with the significant men in their lives at the annual Princess Ball on Saturday evening at the Rowser Building. More than 30 girls, some in floor-length dresses, and their escorts — fathers, uncles, grandfathers — were introduced as they entered the gym that was decorated and lit for the occasion. Each girl got a crown to decorate to her liking and soon music brought the guests out to the dance floor. Some youngsters stood on their partner’s shoes while others were held in their escort’s arms. The faster musical selections let the girls dance to their own styles as many escorts photographed the moments for scrapbooks. A buffet of fruit and pastries, including a chocolate fountain, gave all a break from dancing. A surprise visit by Snow White and Rapunzel lead to story-time readings. The princesses then got a chance to add another photo to their scrapbooks as they were photographed with the fairy-tale characters. For more photos, visit InsideNoVa.com/ news/Stafford.

Miguel Garcia of North Stafford manages to keep pace with his daughters, Maja,10, left, and Tessa, 8, as they move gracefully to the music at the Princess Ball on Saturday evening at the Rowser Building. The annual event hosted by the Stafford County Parks and Recreation Department bought out about 30 fathers, uncles or grandfathers as escorts for the princesses.

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Four-year-old Layla Boyd and her father, Jared, try out some different dance moves during the Princess Ball.

Stafford County employee Rilee Rook presents Princess Sophie, 4, escorted by her father, Master Sgt. Luis Morales, at the annual county Princess Ball on Saturday evening.

Mackenzie Kerner, 5 1/2, flashes her silvercolored dance slippers as she and her father, Bill Kerner, show off some dance moves.

Mann James, left, Naigmia Hamdan,10, Bernard Bryant and Jenea Hamdan, 10, spend time together at the Princess Ball, hosted by the Stafford County Parks and Recreation Department.

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The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce honored area business leaders for their business successes, entrepreneurial spirit and community commitment during its Jan. 29 annual awards banquet and gala, according to a news release. Business of the Year Award The Capital Ale House won the Business of the Year Award, which goes to a company that balances business success with a dedication to improving our community’s quality of life. Capital Ale House was started by four beer enthusiasts in 2008 and now have five locallyowned and operated, full-service restaurants. Through their Project Virginia initiative, they have contributed more than $8,000 in donations and sponsorships to Fredericksburg community organizations. Last June, the restaurant on Caroline Street experienced an unfortunate roof collapse during a heavy rain storm pouring 2,000 gallons of rain water and debris throughout the entire restaurant. There were no injuries, but the restaurant closed for three months for renovation. Entrepreneur of the Year

Fredericksburg Reginal Alliance President Curry Roberts, left, talks with Scott Mayausky, Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue, and Rep. Rob Wittman.

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Jeremy McCommons and Mark Doherty, founder and owners of The Foundation Companies, won the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which recognizes a person who successfully plans and executes a business proposal to fill a regional economic niche. The company started in 2007, among

challenges in the real estate market. Their management and unique leadership approach has created a cohesive group of businesses working together toward a common goal of providing real estate solutions. Community Impact Award Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

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won the Community Impact Award, which honors a business or organization that benefits the Fredericksburg Region on a daily basis. The REC team participates in more than 200 community events, providing 16 scholarships for high school seniors, distributes grants to local emergency services organizations and nonprofits, and donates to more than 150 charitable organizations. Prince B. Woodard Leadership Award Joe Grzeika won the Prince B. Woodard Leadership Award, which salutes an individual who has provided a lifetime of service and commitment to the Fredericksburg Region. He has served on many committees and boards such as the King George Planning Commission; five terms (20 years) on the King George County Board of Supervisors; Fredericksburg Regional Alliance Board of Directors; UMW Board of Visitors; Rappahannock United Way Board of Directors Chairman; and the Chamber’s Military Affairs Council Chairman/Vice Chairman. BB&T served as Title Sponsor for the 2016 Awards and Gala.

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SimVentions opens new corporate headquarters in Stafford sign is visible on I-95. Our headquarters is designed as an open creative environment to demonstrate the power of our products.” SimVentions joins an increasing number of defense and intelligence contractors that have recently settled in Stafford County, from HP and Davis Defense, to Human Touch and Dispersive Technologies. This national security cluster is a leading economic driver for Stafford County and the Fredericksburg region. This is likely to be the case for many decades to come, even as Stafford continues efforts to diversify its commercial tax base. “SimVentions is a true corporate steward. They have an exceptional reputation for treating their workforce well, and for being community-minded. Stafford is pleased to welcome them to our growing business community,” stated Supervisor Gary Snellings, Hartwood District, in whose district The Ward Corporation’s Riverside Business Park is located.

Falkenberg recognized as top ophthalmologist Thomas Falkenberg, M.D., recently was recognized as a 2016 Top Doctor in Ophthalmology by Northern Virginia Magazine. The list of medical professionals is selected using peer surveys and hospital panels. Each panel nominated the doctors based on internal evaluations, patient reviews, patient access, training and quality of records, according to a news release.

Falkenberg serves as medical director at SIEHT, which has offices in North Stafford and Fredericksburg. He has been practicing ophthalmology in Fredericksburg since 1996. He specializes in cataract surgery using the most technologically advanced equipment available offering intraocular lens options including multifocal, toric and aspheric lenses.

Local Girl Scouts got some help earning badges during financial education sessions at Stafford County Christian Church in North Stafford. Cherry Hedges, financial education director for Virginia Credit Union, recently helped the Scouts practice budgeting and learn about opportunity cost, savings and careers. In one session, the Scouts were told they could spend $30 at the grocery store and practiced saving money by clipping coupons to save money. SUBMITTED

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it a point to highlight how true Islam differs from extremism and are urging members to endorse the 11 points and share them with their friends and local communities. For information on upcoming events, contact tanveer.zafar@ahmadiyya.us As a member of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community from Stafford, not only do I wish to extend wishes of peace and

happiness for 2016 to my fellow residents of Stafford, but I also want you to come forward to endorse the 11 points at trueIslam.com or at least spread the word. Let’s unite so that just as the false ideology of extremists clearly has no grounds to stand on, similarly the extremism/extremists may also be eradicated from the world soon. Stafford County resident Shehla Ahmad is a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and can be reached at muslimsforpeace1@gmail.com.

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SimVent ions, a gover nment contractor working mainly in the defense, intelligence and national security arenas, opened their new corporate headquarters in Stafford County last week. The systems engineering, software development and simulation company has more than 250 employees, with plans to expand in the next two years, according to a news release. SimVentions’ growth plan coupled with their focus on location — location of clients, collaborators, proximity to workforce and Washington, D.C. — drove them to locate the corporate headquarters in the Riverside Business Park this month. “People are realizing Stafford County is a great place and that it is very business friendly,” said Larry Root, Chief Executive Officer for the privately held company. “For us, it’s close to our clients, close to our employees, far enough from Washington, yet close enough to go there when we need to. When clients visit, our

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North Stafford Wolverines put together stellar season

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Maycen Gilbert of North Stafford High School competes on the beam during the Winterfest International Gymnastics Meet at Colonial Forge High School on Jan. 16. MARCUS J. WILSON SR./ FOR THE STAFFORD COUNTY SUN

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ometimes it’s the little things that make high school sports so fun. North Stafford gymnastics co-coach Annie Barr remembers a practice early this season when a gymnast came in wanting to do a layout, but not believing she could. After about five tumbling passes she was not only doing the move, but adding a twist as well. “It really has been the theme of our team this year,” said Barr, who coaches alongside co-coach Jenn Garbris. “It seems like every week we throw new skills at them, and they get it. For Jenn and I, it is a mixture of irritation that they have been holding out on us, and crazy excitement that they are able to learn these things in such a short time frame.” Those types of improvements have helped the Wolverines put together a stellar season. North Stafford finished second in the green division at the Winterfest Invitation Meet, held Jan. 16 at Colonial Forge High School. In that meet, sophomore Maycen Gilbert took first on three of four events and won the all-around title. Not bad for a team missing two of its top scorers. Four days later, the Wolverines hosted Mountain View and put up their highest score of the season, a 138 that edged the Wildcats by a point. “It was the first time we had our entire team, healthy and present, to compete together, and

it was a great motivator for the girls to see how well they could do when we have everyone,” Barr says. The Wolverines expected to have their full team ready for the Conference 15 tournament this past Saturday, but winter storm Jonas pushed the tournament back to Wednesday. That actually provided a benefit, as the Wolverines had four extra days to practice before their biggest meet of the year. Barr hoped the team would qualify for regionals along with the team’s top performers that include Gilbert, juniors Aubrey Frabutt and Devon Kirby and freshmen Christinia Bapple and Hailey McAuliffe. That would provide the team with a longawaited bonding trip. Along with the impressive performances, Barr has been happy to see some of the team’s former members return to share experiences from college. Alumni Allie Hayman and Michaela Connelly stopped by over winter break to talk about doing club gymnastics at James Madison and the Naval Academy where they both go. In Connelly’s case, she helped start the Navy’s club. “I love that our girls can see that even if you aren’t going to college on a gymnastics scholarship like some of our past Wolverines have, like Megan Melendez and Anika Woodard, that they can continue on with a sport they love and enjoy past just their high school years.”

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Mountain View High grad excels in first season of college pool DAVID DRIVER

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illiam & Mary swimming coach Matt Crispino, a former standout for the Tribe, said it can take weeks or months for high school standouts to adjust to the college level. But that was not the case for Katie Sell, a Tribe freshman and 2015 graduate of Mountain View High School. “Katie seems to have made it in a day,” said Crispino, exaggerating a little bit, of course. “She is doing really well. She is part of a freshman class that was very heralded. We focus her more on sprint events [than when she was in high school].” Sell has concentrated on shorter events, posting times of 57.12 in the 100 fly, 57.77 in the 100 back and 2:07.05 in the 200 back in some meets. She won the 100 back in a meet against George Washington on Jan. 9 and was second in the same event in a win in October over CAA foe Towson — the first win over the Tigers in several years. She was also second in the 200 back in a meet against Davidson earlier this month. “The practices are different” from high school, said Sell, who plans to apply to the business school in the fall. “It is a lot

For Katie Sell, even the practices at William and Mary are different than at Mountain View High School. JIM AGNEW/ COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY

SPORTS BRIEF YOUTH LACROSSE KICKS OFF Stafford Youth Lacrosse is kicking off its spring 2016 season with registration this month. SYL has community-based programs for boys and girls, 5- to 15-year-olds, of all skill levels. Practices for the spring season start Feb. 6, with games beginning in April at Smith Lake Park. Players are placed on the appropriate team based on their skill level. First sessions are Feb. 6 for boys and Feb. 7 for girls. Boys U9 and girls K2 will start in late February. Registration and more info are at staffordyouthlacrosse.com.

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more sprint work and a lot more fitness. It has really gone well. I am really happy with how it has gone so far.” So what is a normal week of practice like for Sell? She lifts for about one hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and also practices in the water for about two and a half hours on those days, and also on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sell swims one and a half hours on Thursdays and has practice of Saturdays for about two to three hours. Sell said time management is the biggest change in college. “The structure of classes is a lot different than in high school,” she said. “My schedule for swimming is much different.” Sell had made college visits to Georgetown and Washington University in St. Louis before she went to see William

& Mary. The Mountain View High product had two more college visits planned after the one to William & Mary, but she called those off once she had been to Williamsburg. “William & Mary had always been on my radar,” she said. “It is in Virginia and I heard about it my whole life, and it has very good academics. When I came to William & Mary, it felt it was the perfect fit between the coaches and the team. Once I came on an official visit, I knew that is where I wanted to be.” William & Mary competes in the Colonial Athletic Association and the CAA championships will begin Feb. 24 in Richmond. The Tribe also takes part in the Carolina College Cup the weekend of Feb. 4 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Sell also had interest in Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and the University of Miami in Florida before she decided to attend William & Mary. She comes from an athletic family. Both of her parents, Anna Yonker-Sell and Scott Sell, played volleyball in high school and have played tennis at a recreational level. Her mother is from the South American country of Colombia and her father is from Wisconsin. Her brother, Michael, is a former swimmer at Mountain View who has played water polo in college at Notre Dame. Sell is a Monroe Scholar at William & Mary and was a scholastic All-American and junior national qualifier. She was a championship finalist at the Virginia 5A state championships in the 100 back for two years and was a finalist in the 100 fly as a junior. Sell was a member of the National Honor Society and president of the Spanish Honor Society at Mountain View. In addition to swimming, she enjoys traveling, snorkeling, reading and spending time with friends. The Stafford resident was a long-time member of the RAYS swim club before switching to another club in the spring of her senior year at Mountain View. David Driver can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com

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more locations: first to Northwestern State (La.), then a transfer to St. Thomas A coach, especially on the youth level, University (Fla.), followed by a move has to strike the right balance of disci- to Lindenwood University (Mo.), and finally a stop at Bluefield College pline, instruction and camaraderie. If you ask any who get to be around in Virginia. She spent 11 years as a professional Monica Lovett-Groat, she’s done in the USL W League just that. — with the Tampa The U.S. Youth Soccer Bay Extreme and the Association certainly No r t h e r n Vi r g i n i a agreed — as it named Majestics. her the 2015 CompetiBy playing for a variety tive Coach of the Year on of teams, she got the privJan. 15. ilege to learn the intricaAs the head coach of cies of the sport from the Stafford Soccer U11 several coaches. and U17 girls’ travel That list includes Don teams, as well as an assistant on all the other teams MONICA LOVETT-GROAT Tobin, who gave LovettGroat her first coaching within the organization — in both spring and fall leagues — the job in Florida. “I had coaches that changed the sport is something of an obsession. And person I was and made me who I am,” she wouldn’t want it any other way. she said. “And I wanted to do that myself. “It’s always been a tremendous experience,” said Lovett-Groat, who also is the I wanted to spread my love of the game, owner of GottaLovett Goalkeeping. “I’ve because what you learn on the field you been really lucky to coach players who can use in life.” The young Stafford Soccer players — have soccer in their blood.” The same certainly holds true for by practicing twice a week for an hourher. In total, Lovett-Groat has been and-a-half each time for three months at coaching for 15 years — the last two in a time, then playing on the weekend and Stafford. Prior, it was in Virginia Beach possibly getting additional training on top of that — get a strong lesson in dediand Florida. Her playing career took her to even cation. But through all the hard work, BRIAN WRIGHT

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Lovett-Groat maintains a lighter side. “It has to be fun,” she said. “If it’s not, the kids won’t learn — there won’t be improvement. I try to keep everything we do enjoyable, even the fitness and fundamental drills.” As is the case with all youth sports, the enthusiasm of certain players may not

always measure up to the level required by the coach. However, Lovett-Groat finds herself fortunate to be leading such a dedicated group. “It’s great to see the passion in a young person’s face,” she said. “These kids love playing and want to be here. I’m very lucky to do what I do.” Brian Wright can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.

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Conference Overall Colonial Forge 1-0 12-5 Woodbridge 1-0 9-8 Freedom 1-0 7-8 Hylton 0-0 12-3 Riverbend 1-1 9-9 Forest Park 0-1 7-10 Gar-Field 0-2 4-13 Conference 15 (Second meeting counts toward conference)

Potomac Brooke Point Stafford Massaponax North Stafford Mountain View

Conference Overall 1-0 15-2 1-0 11-7 2-1 13-4 2-1 10-10 0-2 13-4 0-2 5-14

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Conference Overall Colonial Forge 1-0 14-3 Woodbridge 1-0 12-4 Freedom 1-0 3-13 Hylton 0-0 6-10 Gar-Field 1-1 8-9 Forest Park 0-1 3-14 Riverbend 0-2 2-13 Conference 15 (Second meeting counts toward conference)

Massaponax Potomac Mountain View Stafford Brooke Point North Stafford

Conference Overall 3-0 16-3 1-0 10-7 1-1 11-6 1-2 7-11 0-1 2-14 0-2 0-10

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With this crazy winter weather, think about getting a snowblower – I did Two weeks ago we had 24 or more night before the storm and bought the inches of snow dumped on us as the only model we could find at the nearest Blizzard of 2016 blasted through Home Depot that had them in stockour area. And just the past weekend, -up in Falls Church. As we left Home temperatures soared into the 60s. Depot it took us more than three hours We have wacky weather. to get home since the falling But let’s focus on those 24 snow caused havoc on the inches of snow. We may not untreated streets and highhave another snowstorm ways. That was the storm again this year. However, before the blizzard. with climate change, past However, we didn’t do winters are no longer reliable too badly for a last-minute indicators for how often we purchase. We ended up with will get major storms. We will a three-stage unit with power MARK STOUT have it again, and maybe even steering, headlamp, heated more next time. handgrips and electric start. This column tends to focus on the Snowblowers are not a luxury in the high-tech and new technology for the kind of snow we just had. They can save family. Unfortunately, there is little the lives of those who might have a high-tech snow-removal technology. heart attack from the great exertion of You’d think with MIT being near moving two feet of snow by hand. And Boston, those guys would come out they can save backs. A few-hundredwith some sort of magic-beam gun to dollar expenditure dwarfs the cost of send the snow far away – but alas. back surgery, lost work and therapy. My We finally bit the snow bullet in our wife insisted we buy one, as she did not home and went with the tried-and-true want anything to happen to me or our technology for removing snow, a snow son. Thankfully I came to understand blower. this in time. I’d love to say we researched them The big feature of a snowblower is carefully and negotiated with multiple the number of stages it has. They can vendors before choosing the one we be a one-, two- or three-stage machine. wanted. Nope. We went out Wednesday A single-stage uses one action to pull

the snow into the machine and throw it out again. A single-stage unit is always electric. It is appropriate for sidewalks and short driveways with only a few inches of snow. Electric snowblowers come in cordless and corded models. With a corded model, you have to be sure the cord you are dragging around behind you won’t stiffen in cold weather. The cord you already have for your electric leafblower may not be appropriate. Gas-powered blowers come in twoor three-stages. A two-stage has one set of augers that pull in the snow and another set to throw the snow. It can handle more snow and throw it farther. The blizzard we just experienced required at least a two-stage to be effective. A three-stage is a bit of a two-stage on steroids. It can move more snow and throw it farther. My wife affectionately named ours the Snow Beast. Snowblowers come in widths from 21 to 45 inches. A wider one requires fewer passes down your driveway, but be mindful of the storage space needed in the off season. I estimate that five minutes of snowblowing was about one-man hour of shoveling in this recent blizzard. I

probably used it for two hours during this blizzard. The potential work it saved me pains my back just to think about it. My father bought a snowblower while I was in high school. After doing our driveway, I’d do others’ driveways for $5 if I could do it sometime during the day. If they needed it done right away, I charged $20. This was in 1970s dollars. So, lease that blower out to your kids and you may recoup your expense fast. My day job requires me to be on the snow-lined streets from before sunrise to mid-morning so I was impressed by how well the school district handled the snow closures this year. This was too much snow to simply push aside with a plow, so running a blade down a street did not make the street busready. Front-loaders had to come in to physically pick up and move the huge piles of snow. As the area puts the Blizzard of 2016 behind it and the Snow Beast is stored for the winter, I know I am ready for the next one, whenever it comes. For links mentioned in the column or to share this column online, go to http:// www.familytechonline.com. For Mark’s contact information, visit markstout. info on the web.

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1. October stones 6. “The ____ bone’s connected to the back bone” 9. Show appreciation 13. Set to zero 14. Down Under bird 15. James Blunt’s “____ Beautiful” 16. Actor Owen 17. Credit card rate 18. Bone-chilling 19. To begin with 21. *NFL Comissioner 23. Doh, re, mi, fa, ____, la, ti, doh 24. Beacon light 25. Actors’ group 28. First name in jeans 30. Russian grandmaster 35. Heidi’s shoe 37. Bulgarian money 39. Actress Watts 40. Indian music 41. 100 centimes 43. *Teams have an offensive and defensive one for the game 44. Frenchman’s love 46. Charlie “Bird” Parker’s sax 47. Pop group “’N ____”

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