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Phase one of state park on horizon TRACY BELL
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A new tableau at the National Museum of the Marine Corps depicts Marines heading for cover as they exit a Vietnam-era Sikorsky UH-34D helicopter during Operation Starlite in 1965. Active duty Marines and a corpsman were used as models to create the cast figures for the new tableau. New galleries will be open next year through 2020. SUBMITTED
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he National Museum for the Marine Corps reopened April 1 with two new tableaux, after being closed for nearly three months. The addition of several exhibits necessitated the closure, according to a news release. Visitors will see a recently restored World War II SBD Dauntless dive bomber and a Vietnam-era Sikorsky UH-34D
helicopter, which were installed during the closure. The Dauntless now hangs from the soaring glass of the Museum’s central gallery, while the UH-34D is positioned in a ground-level display recreating a scene of Marines disembarking under enemy fire. “Every Marine who walks through our doors deserves to see a piece of their story told in the museum,” said Lin Ezell,
director of the museum. “The addition of these historic aircraft furthers the museum’s efforts to more completely represent the entire history of the Marine Corps.” The re-opening is a significant benchmark in the campaign to complete the museum. The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation broke ground on the construction of the museMUSEUM um’s final phase last March. PAGE 13 An additional 117,000
The Virginia General Assembly agreed to a bond bill that gives the go-ahead for the first phase of construction at Widewater State Park in North Stafford. The approval jumpstarts the park’s development; however, it stops short of fully developing the park — for now. According to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, phase one will cost about $11.5 million and the first phase of construction will take about 18 months. “The park received another $4 million to add to the original $7.5 million funding,” said Stafford County Supervisor Jack Cavalier, R-Griffis-Widewater. “That should be enough to complete phase one, which includes public access to the river in the form of a boat launch and fishing pier, as well as other items.” The other plans for the first phase include a visitors’ center, picnic spots, restrooms, road work, a 1-mile trail and a canoe launch. In all, it will cost $43 million to develop the area at Widewater State Park. The state bought the property in 2006, with an adopted plan set in 2008 to develop the 1,100-acre site. The land sits along the Potomac River, and its development is set to include multiple phases. Democratic Sen. Scott Surovell, of Fairfax, represents a district that includes part of Stafford. “I am pleased that with an improving state budget, we were able to PARK PAGE 13 get phase one construction
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Sound of Freedom and other blasts from Quantico IDA IRBY
Northern Virginia Media Services
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The Aquia Evening Lions Club got some details about the noise coming from Quantico Marine Corps base, during a monthly meeting at the Aquia Harbor Country Club on March 23. Many club members live less than 15 miles from the base and took the opportunity to speak with someone about the noise. “The process of making Marines is a loud one,” said guest speaker 1st Lt. Talia Bastien, manpower officer at Headquarters and Service Battalion, during her speech, “Why Quantico makes noise?” “There are many things unseen, but unfortunately heard [on base]. We are loud,” said Bastien. “People have a certain perception of the base, the Marines and our mission. I wanted to talk to you and give you an additional perspective. Marines talk loud, and walk heavy. We are professional warriors, and
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Members of the Aquia Evening Lions Club hosted speaker Lt. Talia Bastien, Headquarters and Service Battalion manpower officer, during a dinner at the Aquia Harbor Country Club on March 25. IDA IRBY/ NORTHERN VIRGINIA MEDIA SERVICES
we love what we do.” The sounds from the base are often referred to as the “sounds of freedom.” The base serves as the hub for live fire and ammunition training for many units in the National Capital Region. Service members and civilians undergo
real training in preparation for real combat. “Quantico is truly the crossroads of the Corps, where all officers come to be trained,” said Bastien. “Officers Candidates School (OCS) is a noise-making machine. The drill instructors are loud;
but don’t worry, you probably won’t hear the screaming from your homes.” The noise doesn’t end at OCS but continues to The Basic School, where officers are taught basic military strategy. During a training cycle, sounds may include military aircraft, mortars, M240 machine guns, cadences sung on a run, the firing of a howitzer or the roar of a military tactical vehicle. Members at the seminar chatted among themselves about how they experienced the training in their own homes. Crooked frames, jumpy puppies and even the suspended use of a cuckoo clock were some ways the ladies were affected by the vibrations from the blasts. More than half of the group are spouses of retired service members, who shared their experiences of living on and around different installations.
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North Stafford student awarded eagle rank
Stafford Democrats to hold caucus
Kyle Matteson of Troop 94 and a freshman at North Stafford High School, earned the rank of eagle scout at a court of honor March 18 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Eustace Road. More than 20 eagle scouts established the “eagles’ nest” at the beginning of the ceremony. including Fisher Riggs, who recently passed his eagle board of review and will be recognized at his own court of honor in the coming month. During a speech Matteson acknowledged the scout leaders, peers and family members who supported him through his scouting career. A particularly touching moment was when he gave a special tribute to his mother, Heather
Stafford County Democrats will conduct a caucus on Saturday, April 16, at the Stafford Government Center to elect delegates to the 1st Congressional District and Democratic Party of Virginia conventions. The Caucus will assemble at the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers and doors will open at 11:15 a.m. for check in and close at noon. Those who wish to participate in the voting must arrive before noon. The Stafford County Government Center is located at 1300 Courthouse Road. The caucus participants will elect 35 delegates and 16 alternates who will attend the 1st Congressional District Convention to select a nominee for
Matteson, for her unwavering support. For his eagle project, Matteson oversaw the restoration of the outdoor classroom, including KYLE MATTESON washing the deck to remove mold, repairing or replacing the old benches, cutting back foliage and mulching the area around the classroom and the trail leading to it. Matteson’s project is expected to benefit students who are now able to experience learning outside the typical classroom.
Germanna’s scholarship Monte Carlo night set for April 16 Life itself is a game of chance, Germanna President David A. Sam said. “And Germanna is about secondand even third — chances.” A little bit of Las Vegas comes to the area when the Germanna Community College Educational Foundation’s 22nd annual Scholarship Monte Carlo Casino Night returns to the Daniel Technology Center, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 16. But buying a ticket, or even better,
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The Aquia Harbour Property Owners Association said it has given assurances to Mosaic, the developer of Aquia Town Center, that it was receptive to a second entrance to the development at least 350 feet in front of the Harbour’s front gate, with the developer covering all costs associated with the entrance. The reference to a back entrance and the need for an additional gate and personnel were incorrect in last week’s paper.
becoming a sponsor for Monte Carlo Casino Night, is no gamble, Sam says. It’s more than a roll of the dice. It’s an evening of fun that helps Germanna students. And the big winners, Sam says, are the students who are helped by the funds raised at the black tie event, which features mock gambling, great food and libations. Tickets are $90. For more, call 540-423-9060 or email foundation@ germanna.edu.
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK IS APRIL 10-16 The keynote speaker will be Brian Moran, secretary of the Virginia Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security. The Molly Gill Survivor Award will also be presented. As a teenager, Molly Gill became wheelchairbound as a result of injuries inflicted by a drunk driver. The evening is dedicated to recognizing those who overcome tragedies.
the House of Representatives. The caucus will also select 29 delegates and 9 alternates to attend the 1st Congressional District and the Democratic Party of Virginia conventions to select delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Stafford’s allocation, based on the results of the Virginia Democratic Primary, is 11 delegates and 3 alternates for Bernie Sanders and 18 delegates and 4 alternates for Hillary Clinton. Participation in the caucus is open to all Stafford County registered voters who sign a standard Democratic declaration form. For more, call 703-477-4977 or visit stafforddemocrats.org.
Foundation to host Stafford science, engineering festival The Engineering For Kids Foundation will host the first Stafford Science and Engineering Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 23 at Stafford Regional Airport, in partnership with Stafford County Economic Development. The foundation is designed to provide S.T.E.M. education and inspire students ages 4-14 by offering hands-on, discipline specific engineering activities, according to a news release. The event will feature stage performances from former NASA astronaut Tom Jones, Reptiles Alive! and Eric Energy. Additional activities at the event include hands-on activities for kids, vendors, food trucks, on-site engineering challenges from Engineering For Kids of Stafford, and a LEGO building contest. “The goal of the event is really to bring the community together and show kids what science and technology is all about in an exciting, hands-on way,” said Rebecca Thompson, executive director
of the Engineering For Kids Foundation. “We also want to give the business an opportunity to interact with the local schools and show children the many careers that are available to them with a degree in S.T.E.M.” The event is free to attend for all. The on-site engineering challenges and the LEGO building contest do require preregistration at staffordsciencefest.org. The Engineering For Kids Foundation wants to raise $30,000 from the event through sponsorships and exhibitor fees. All proceeds will go toward the expansion of the foundation’s mentorship program that pairs high school students with at-risk elementary school students and allows them to work side by side in an Engineering For Kids robotics program. The Engineering For Kids Foundation is still accepting registrations for sponsors, exhibitors, vendors and volunteers.
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Aquia Harbour officer receives service award Aquia Harbour police Officer Clint Debrular received the first Aquia Harbour Community Service Award during ceremonies March 23. The 10-year officer with the department was recognized for his response to an emergency call when he provided CPR/AED to an unconscious individual. He arrived six minutes ahead of medical personnel and his actions probably saved the life of a Harbour resident, according to a news release. Shawn Desmond, a member with the Aquia Harbour Property Owners Association, made the presentation on behalf of the association.
Desmond noted that Debrular also provided long-term support and contributions to the Harbour and there were multiple incidents of exemplary service to the community. Stafford County Supervisors Paul Milde and Jack Cavalier assisted in the presentation. Debrular also developed and narrated a video on Private Police Departments for the Virginia General Assembly last year. This helped validate the AHPD in state statue, according to the release. There are nine police departments in Virginia with this recognition.
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STAFFORD COUNTY MAN FACES 10 FELONY CHARGES IN HOME INVASION A Stafford County man faces robbery and abduction charges for a home invasion robbery Feb. 10 in the 1900 block of Sierra Drive in south Stafford, Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office public information officer M.C. Morris Moncure said. Steven Randall Williams, 25, is one of two men who forced their way into a residence occupied by two individuals, including a 10-year-old boy, Morris Moncure said. Williams is charged with 10 felonies,
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Throwing money at Metro isn’t the answer Whether safety actually necessitated the total shutdown of the Metrorail system for 29 hours March 16-17 has been, and will be, debated at length. The broader question, however, is the overall health of the troubled agency that oversees regional rail and bus service. There are two relatively predictable, and at first glance incompatible, points of view: The system has been a mismanaged mess for years, has lacked sufficient oversight, is resistant to change and, as a result, should not have a single extra dollar put into it until the endemic problems have been wrung from the system. Many of the troubles of the Metro system are the fault of a paucity of funding on infrastructure, which has let the once-proud transit network
deteriorate. More funding — and lots of it — is what is needed. Three paragraphs above, we described these two points of view as seemingly incompatible. But they’re not. In fact, they both are correct. Voters and the politicians who hold the purse strings rarely put transportation infrastructure at the front of the line at budget time, and it shows. Roads, bridges, tunnels and mass transit all are aging, and the cost of addressing problems continues to rise. At the same time, critics — and they are as disparate as U.S. Reps. Barbara Comstock, R-10th, and Gerald Connolly, D-11th, — are right to suggest that a large part of the problems specific to the Metro system is a culture that, nearly from the beginning, has never focused on accountability. Staffing costs are bloated and those
employees who are customer-focused (and we applaud them) often find themselves swamped by a culture that does not reward their efforts. It should come as no surprise that jurisdictions throughout the suburbs are working as fast as they can to cut costs by moving transit service to the local level. In nearly every case, doing so saves a bundle and provides for more local accountability. The Metro system, with some new board members and a pricey new general manager in place, needs to make many more reforms before there should be serious thought to expanded capital investment. Thus, we agree with those who say more money is not the answer until reforms occur. If starving the patient in the short term is the best medicine to return it to long-term health, so be it.
I’m sorry Virginia; the commonwealth isn’t necessarily a democracy Dear Virginia: No, this column isn’t polling results and voting history, it’s a addressed to young Virginia O’Hanlon, science and it works. who back in 1897 asked the New York Stafford’s relatively lively primaries Sun whether or not there was a Santa and fights for the 2nd and 28th districts, Clause. After all, we all know there is a won by Mark Dudenhefer and Bill Santa Claus. Howell, respectively, were No, this note is written to unusual. In most districts the Virginia voters in response only sounds on election-day to the question of whether were the crickets chirping or not our system of voting with the coming of fall. for Congress, the House of In the state Senate, the Delegates or the state Senate districts were so nonin the commonwealth is competitively drawn that DAVID KERR democratic. only three seats were considThis time, unlike the cheerful reply to ered remotely competitive in 2015. young Virginia so long ago, the answer is But the story doesn’t stop there. “No it isn’t.” But that doesn’t mean there The General Assembly also draws the aren’t people trying to do something congressional districts. Usually the goal about it. In fact, there is a lot going on. here is the status quo. Keep the majority There are three types of offices in Republican and protect incumbents. We the commonwealth that are decided have some weirdly shaped districts to based on districts drawn by the General prove it. The idea is that no one should Assembly. These are the House of Dele- have to face a competitive election. In some circles that would be called gates, the state Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Everything else is “subverting democracy,” but in Virginia decided statewide. But when the districts we’re more genteel and don’t use words are drawn by the General Assembly (yes, like that. It sounds grim, and it is. The state they get to draw their own districts), Senate, with bi-partisan support, in there is lots of room for mischief. The House of Delegates has 100 seats, particular Jill Vogel, who represents and in the last election 71 had no opposi- a part of Stafford, passed a resolution tion from the other party. It took some supporting a redistricting commission. Well done. But then it got to the clever mapmaking, some awesome voter software, but the General Assembly House of Delegates and died in the Privmanaged to draw the districts to mini- ileges and Elections Committee without mize Democratic strength and maximize a recorded vote. Vladimir Putin, God bless him, would be impressed. GOP voting power. It’s not hard to do. Fortunately, the courts aren’t so easily Put your opponent’s voters in as few districts as possible and put yours in as swayed. One lawsuit, challenging the many as possible. Before modern day redrawing of Virginia’s African-Amerdistrict drawing software, it was “catch ican dominated 3rd District, has made it as catch can” in drawing districts. But to the Supreme Court. The issue here is that the legislature now, with reams of demographic data,
“over packed” that district with AfricanAmerican voters and took away their influence from neighboring GOP seats. Those supporting the status quo, namely putting as many AfricanAmerican voters in as small a space as possible, say it has nothing to do with race. That it’s all about politics. In recent oral arguments, the Supreme Court seemed unimpressed by the commonwealth’s arguments. A new district map, drawn to be slightly more competitive — only slightly, mind you — could well guide the 2016 elections. That’s a small step toward democracy. Another lawsuit, and these actions at the state level have had their ups and downs, challenges several seats in the General Assembly, the House of Delegates and the state Senate, saying they violate the requirements of Virginia’s constitution. The Constitution says the districts need to be compact and contiguous. Many, clearly, are not. Some look like ink blots on a Rorschach test. This challenge is being made in the state courts, as opposed the federal courts that handled the congressional seats. Efforts to stop the suit have so far failed, and a trial is possible in September. The status quo usually wins in Virginia. But if court pressure — even without absolute victories — and public opinion, make such district drawing chicanery unpopular, then who knows, maybe the state will be forced to come up with a better way to draw its districts.
David Kerr, a former member of the Stafford County School Board, can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.
Helicopter egg drop draws unexpected crowd Twice the expected number of parents and children showed up for the helicopter drop of plastic Easter eggs, some filled with candy, at North Stafford High School on Sunday. The inaugural event by Lifepoint Church got off to a tardy start after Sunday services at the school, but few of the more than 4,000 gathered seemed to mind. “While we planned on 2,000,” said Shawn Galla, Stafford campus pastor, “we never thought we would see that many people join us.” The church enlisted the help of more than 160 volunteers during the day, he added. About 30,000 eggs filled with candy were scattered on two athletic fields, and a helicopter from Virginia Airborne Search and Rescue Squad based out of Manassas flew around and added to the anticipation. Finally, the helicopter hovered near the ground and more eggs were dropped. Children and parents headed for the fields, and soon baskets and buckets were filled with eggs. Those who could find no candy on the fields could get some at the registration table. Also, all who registered for the egg hunt had a chance to win gift baskets, including a grand prize basket for Mission BBQ and King’s Dominion family passes. For more photos, visit InsideNoVa. com/news/stafford.
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A search and rescue holicopter drops candy-filled plastic eggs onto one of two athletic fields at North Stafford High School on Sunday afternoon. Twice as many guests as expected showed up for the first helicopter egg drop by Lifepoint Church on Sunday. PHOTOS BY ALEKS DOLZENKO/ STAFFORD COUNTY SUN
For those who didn’t get a chance to find an egg, candy rewards were available at the sign-up table.
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DAPHNE was abandoned by her owner and left to fend for herself. She is loving with humans. Daphne is about 7 years old. With her gentle even temper, she will make a fabulous family pet. Adoption applications are at http://staffordspca.org/adoptionservices/ or call (540) 242-0607.
STILES is a 2-year-old tri-color hound mix. He walks well on a leash, is very smart and foodmotivated. He already knows some basic commands and would love to learn more with the right owner. Stiles can be seen at the Fredericksburg Regional SPCA, (540) 898-1500.
SUNNY is a 1½-year-old longhaired orange and white male who is up-to-date on the rabies shot. He is housebroken and good with children. Sunny can be seen at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, (540)-658-PETS.
TITAN is a 1-year-old black and white neutered American bulldog. He is a very energetic and playful 70-pound dog who is up-to-date on his rabies shot. Titan, with his goofy personality, can be seen at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, (540)-658-PETS.
WINTER is a 3-year-old brown tabby shorthair. She gets along with other cats and all kinds of people. If you’re looking for an affectionate companion, it’s Winter. She can be seen at the Fredericksburg Regional SPCA, (540) 898-1500.
WIZARD is a beautiful white and black 4-yearold male. He prefers a quieter home but loves to give and get attention. He has a loving personality. Adoption applications are at http://staffordspca. org/adoption-services/ or call (540) 242-0607.
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Springtime is here, the weather’s great! According to many study participants, they Time to get outside and use the best “exer- didn’t necessarily walk for their own health. cise machine” you could ask for… that’s They joined the study mainly because right, your dog! According to a study they knew it was good for their canine in the Journal of Physical Activity and companion. We need exercise, our dogs need exercise. The result is a Health, dog owners who reguwin/win for both and speaks to larly walk their dogs were 34 the power and positive impact percent more likely to meet of the human/animal bond. their fitness goals! Walking is Still need some convincing? one of the most accessible (and Over the course of a year, inexpensive) forms of physical walking your dog could result activity available, and one thing in consistent, significant weight is certain, your dog will be a LAURIE C. WILLIAMS loss. In a study conducted by willing workout partner. the University of MissouriDon’t believe me? Grab that Columbia, participants who leash and let’s see! The researchers tracked the exer- followed a 20 minutes/5 days a week dogcise habits of 5,900 people in Michigan, walking program for 50 consecutive weeks including 2,170 who own dogs. The study lost an average of 14 pounds. Consistency found that dog owners averaged about 30 does appear to have a huge impact. In that minutes of exercise a day, five days a week same study, those who walked only 26 — much higher than 2/3 of the no dog weeks didn’t see significant weight loss. Owning a dog in and of itself won’t guarparticipants. Intensity of the workouts by the dog walkers and no dog walkers also antee physical activity. You have to get out varied. Walking speed among dog walkers there and do it! It’s already April, so there’s increased by 28 percent, compared to just no better time to take advantage of the 4 percent among the walkers without dogs. weather than taking a stroll with your dog. So why is walking with your dog any And if you don’t have a dog, borrow one! better than walking alone? Dogs keep us I am willing to bet if you ask your doghonest to our fitness programs. Just like a owning friends, relatives and neighbors human partner or personal trainer, your to let you take their dog on your fitness dog will be depending on you to show up, journey, it’ll definitely be an offer they won’t put the time in and adhere to the program. refuse! When you don’t, you have a set of very Stafford business owner Laurie C. Williams, sad eyes staring at you, and who wants that! CPDT.KA, is a television and radio personAdditionally, a dog will push you to ality and nationally recognized dog trainer. walk at a quicker pace and longer duration. She can be reached at info@pupniron.com.
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Crossfit event benefits fallen, injured officers The early morning sun was casting long shadows and most of the athletes braved the cold shade as Stafford County Sheriff David P. Decatur talked of the reason for the gathering and offered a prayer. The workout at Advocate Crossfit in North Stafford was to benefit the family of Ashley Guindon and two other Prince William County police officers who responded to a domestic disturbance Feb. 27 that left Guindon fatally shot and her comrades injured. Another person also died in the domestic. Some 30 athletes, including members of The Virginia Police Benevolent Association, Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office and Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department, took part in the fundraiser that included a 1 mile run, 60 pull ups, 60 wall balls (20#/14#), 60 toes to bar, 60 burpees, 60 deadlifts (315#/225#) and a finishing 1 mile run. Individual athletes donated directly to the benevolent association, Advocate Crossfit owner Bert Rakdham said. Also the affiliate will make a donation. Also, there were no winners or placement of teams in the Saturday workout. “The beauty of our sport is that it’s about coming together as a community and encouraging each other to ‘stay in the game’ with your team mates,” Rakdham said. Everyone who finished was recognized for putting in their best effort, he added.
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Coaches Rex Moncure, left, and Jeff During demonstrate a pair lift of 315 pounds that each team of three athletes had to complete during a fundraiser March 26 at Advocate Crossfit. PHOTOS BY ALEKS DOLZENKO/ STAFFORD COUNTY SUN
Twelve-year-old Colin Pierce does a few pull-ups as he and the older athletes get some final instructions before the start of the workout.
Stafford County Sheriff David P. Decatur talks about the sacrifice of Prince William police Officer Ashley Guindon and two fellow officers during a fundraiser Saturday morning at Advocate Crossfit in mid-county.
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Coach Chris Martin, left, leads the athletes in stretching exercises to warm up before the start of the first 1-mile run.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 5
Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers
10 a.m. Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center 2nd floor conference room 4600 Spotsylvania Ave., Fredericksburg Call 540-370-0835
April 8
Living with Alzheimer’s/Dementia 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Rappahannock Regional Library 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg Room 1 (caregivers); room 2 (patients) Register at 540-370-0835 Support groups also offered
April 9
Women in NAACP Spring Tea
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fredericksburg Hospitality House &
Conference Center, Presidential ballroom 2801 Plank Road, Fredericksburg
Guest speaker, door prizes, hat parade contest, fashion show. Cost: $45; Deadline: April 2. Email: staffordnaacp@gmail.com
Teen Takeover
8 to 11 p.m. Courthouse Community Center, Stafford Ages 12-17; Cost: $5 apiece. Sports, games and snacks. Stafford County residents only. staffordparks.com
K9 5K
8:45 a.m.,Pratt Park, Stafford
$30 per dog; T-shirt & doggy bag. Music, refreshments, contests. staffordparks.com
Rabies Clinic
8:30 a.m. to noon Government center parking lot 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford
April 16
UMW Lecture Series
Stafford Spring Cleanup 9:30 a.m. Aquia Landing, Stafford
All ages; free; no registration required. Bring work gloves; bags provided. Snacks afterward. staffordparks.com
April 28 Stafford High School Dedication
6 to 8 p.m., Stafford High School 63 Stafford Indian Lane, Fredericksburg RSVP to allend at @staffordschools.net or call 540-371-7200
April 30 Drug Take-Back
$7 per vaccine for pets four months and up. Pre-register at staffordcountyva.gov/rabies or treasurer’s office
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stafford Hospital 101 Hospital Center Blvd., Stafford Disposal of drugs, sharps. staffordsheriff.com
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Virginia Horse Festival April 1-3, 2016 at The Meadow Event Park 804-994-2800 Caroline County, VA VirginiaHorseFestival.com
Various dates & topics now – April 14 7:30 p.m.; University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium George Washington Hal l, Fredericksburg Free and open to public. umw.edu
Tax Preparation Clinics Each Wednesday through April 14
Porter Library, 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford librarypoint.org/porter
Potomac Mills Walkers Club Mondays through Saturdays 8 to 10 a.m. Potomac Mills Mall, Woodbridge
Register from 8 to 9 a.m. in food court. www.simon.com/mall/potomac-mills
Celebrate Virginia Concert Series May 6 – Chris Young May 7 – Lynyrd Skynyrd May 13 – Billy Currington with Kelsea Ballerini and Levi Hummon May 20 – Chase Rice July 8 – Eli Young Band July 28 – George Thurgood and The Destroyers July 29 – The Beach Boys Sept. 24 – Boyz II Men CelebrateVirginiaAfterHours.com
Tuesdays’ Local Hero Night Every Tuesday, 3:30 to 9 p.m. Adventure Brewing Company 33 Perchwood Dr. Unit 101, Stafford
Military, police, fire, emergency crew and teachers get 20 percent off. adventurebrewing.com
Stafford Parks & Rec Activities Classes:
majorettes, Isshinryu karate, self defense, kendo, Japanese karate, science snoops.
Special events:
Pirate event, “See you in September” dance, songfest Sundays, senior citizens’ art show, fall family festival.
Senior programs:
ceramics and crafts, Thursday luncheon, line dancing, monthly bingo and bunco, Thursday night dance club. Some events require advanced registration www.StaffordParks.com for a schedule.
Monthly Bunko
Second Tuesday each month 10 a.m. to noon, Rowser Building, Room B
Pre-registration required; $5. Snacks, drinks and prizes.staffordparks.com
Monthly Bingo
The 4th Thursday of each month 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Rowser Building, Room B, Stafford
Ages 55 and up, pre-registration required; $5/person. www.staffordparks.com
Red Cross Blood Drive
Every third Thursday of the month 1 to 7 p.m. , Porter Library 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford
www.librarypoint.org/porter; redcross.org
Preschool & Tot Gymnastics Classes Stafford Gymnastics Center 500 Nelms Circle, Falmouth 16 months to 5 years old; $45-$60 per session plus yearly registration of $28. See www.staffordparks.com for session dates; also visit www.staffordroyals.com
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New Colonial Forge baseball coach maintains tradition DAVID STEGON
“We’ve had a great tradition here,” Norman said. “My goal has been to tweak the program, opposed to rebuild it.
For the Stafford County Sun
Colonial Forge High School baseball coach Jake Norman said the reality of his new position hit just before the first game against Brooke Point. Lined about along the foul line next to his players, when the national anthem finished they headed out to the field — and he headed to the dugout. A former Colonial Forge standout and first baseman at Eastern Mennonite University, Norman is back to lead the school’s long-successful baseball program at the ripe age of 25. “It’s definitely a lot of fun,” Norman said. “There are times when I’ll be on the bench with [assistant coach Justin] Doyle and we’ll yell something toward one of the players and then look at each other, like we can’t believe we’re the ones coaching now.” Norman takes over a program that has been the model of consistency. The Eagles have won two out of every three games since the program’s inception, routinely making the post-season and competing for district, regional and state championships. Norman has taken a “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it approach,” something that’s easy to do with an experienced team returning nine seniors and eight juniors, many of whom played on the
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Colonial Forge’s Mike Nickles eyes a pitch during game against the Stafford Indians on March 24.
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varsity squad from the end of their freshman years. “We lost two or three key players from last year, but overall this is an experienced team with expectations of a deep run in the conference tournament and a regional berth,” Norman said. The season is off to a 3-1 start with the lone loss coming last week against Stafford, where the Eagles’ defense struggled. The Eagles will rely primarily on their pitching, in particular starters Matthew
Nickles and Logan Barker, along with a deep bullpen. Offensively, Norman said the Eagles can “swing it with a lot of teams,” but as the team goes deeper in the post-season it will face more top pitching talent and runs will likely be harder to come by. Because of that, the team will emphasize pitching and a work-in-progress defense to determine how far they go. Gabe Schilke returns as perhaps the team’s top position player. A catcher, Schilke has committed to the Naval
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Academy to play baseball next year. He’ll be joined by Nickles, and his brother Matt, who will play at Randolph Macon, and shortstop Steve White who will play at Davis & Elkins College. Outfielder Owen Schneider is also expected to play in college, but is still going on visits. “We’ve had a great tradition here,” Norman said. “My goal has been to tweak the program, opposed to rebuild it. As a younger coach, I think the players feel a little more at ease, but at the same time you still have to earn their respect.”
Dave Stegon can be reached at info@ staffordcountysun.com.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS EXERCISE GROUP OFFERS FREE FITNESS, FELLOWSHIP FOR MOMS A free exercise group geared toward mothers meets weekly at Willowmere Park in Stafford County. Lacey Calkins of Stafford started No Excuse Mom Stafford, which can be found on Facebook. The group is a branch of the larger 501(c)3 non-profit, No Excuse Mom, founded by Maria Kang. The base group has hundreds of locations in 25 countries. Calkins said that with summer arriving, it’s a good time to remind the public about the group, which allows children to accompany their mothers at the workouts. “Being mothers, we lack time, resources and often motivation — but we believe that if we can do it, so can others,” Calkins said in an email to the Stafford County Sun. The group meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the park unless the weather is bad. The group’s Facebook page allows participants to post comments, ask questions, get motivation and support and learn about other events, Calkins said. For more information, search Facebook for No Excuse Mom Stafford. — Tracy Bell
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Mary Washington sophomore first baseman off to a fast start DAVID DRIVER
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It has been a rough start in conference play for the Mary Washington baseball team, which was 17-9 overall after splitting a doubleheader on March 26 with Penn State-Harrisburg in conference action. The Eagles have not been as successful in the Capital Athletic Conference, with a mark of 2-7 following the twin bill with Penn State-Harrisburg. But Mary Washington has gotten strong production from sophomore first baseman David Slupek, a Mountain View High graduate. Slupek has been hitting .349 with 19 RBIs in games through March 28. “I was hitting cleanup but was in a little bit of a slump, so now I am hitting sixth,” Slupek said. Other Stafford products with the Eagles includes senior James Keller (Colonial Forge), who was hitting .350; freshman infielder Ramsis Ruiz (Brooke Point), who was hitting .290; junior utility player Cody Beacorn (Stafford High), hitting .284; and senior pitcher Andrew Slupek (Mountain View), who did not allow a run in his first three outings this season after he had an ERA of 3.75 in 12 games last season. “He is a great leader,” David Slupek said of Keller. “He has always performed in the middle of the lineup. He is an allaround leader.” Ruiz began the season as a reserve but
Mountain View graduateDavid Slupek Slupek has been hitting .349 with 19 RBIs in games through March 28 for Mary Washington.
forced his way into the lineup. “Now he is starting at shortstop,” David Slupek said. “His strength is definitely fielding. He has quick hands and he is also improving at the plate.” The Eagles were slated to play a CAC contest March 30 at Christopher Newport and then have a doubleheader on April 2 at nationally ranked Salisbury,
one of the top teams in the conference. Salisbury was 13-6 overall and 7-2 in the CAC in games through Monday. The Sea Gulls swept a doubleheader on Saturday against St. Mary’s by a combined score of 29-10. Salisbury won one game 34-10 on March 24 against Gwyneed Mercy as the Sea Gulls had 29 hits.
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But Slupek is confident going into the games with Salisbury, which took three of four from Mary Washington last season. “We are on the way back up,” Slupek said.
David Driver can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.
Eagles Aerie 4123 hosts Virginia Taekwondo Championship AAU National qualifier
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to compete in the prestigious 2016 AAU Taekwondo National Championships in July at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to a news release. Team Power Kix won numerous medals in Olympic sparring, point sparring and forms. Daniel Adkins (Silver), Dee Adkins (Silver, Bronze), Brook Atteberry (Bronze), Raniah Aweina (Bronze), Rula Aweina (Silver, Bronze), Keegan Chaney (Silver), Madison Cobb (Silver, Gold), Brandon Curry (Bronze), Carter Douthitt (Silver, Gold), Justin Einwechter (Bronze), Michael Farace (Bronze), Alison Fetchko (Gold), Jonre Fisher (Silver, Bronze), Brayden Hanny
BATAAN MEMORIAL HIKE North Stafford High School AFJROTC cadets take part in the first leg of the Bataan Death March memorial hike at the Rappahanock Heritage Trail in Old Mill Park on March 19. A two-mile march to complete the memorial hike will be held April 9, after the cadets host the second annual Air Commando Physical Training Competition at 8 a.m. at the high school. SUBMITTED
(Bronze), Aws Ibraheem (Bronze), Layth Ibraheem (Bronze), Molly Miller (Silver, Gold), James Pavlichek (Gold, Bronze), Elissa Reynolds (Silver), Nathan Reynolds (Bronze), Jayden Richards (Silver), AJ Richter (Bronze), Joey Rohal (Silver), Wardell Samotshozo (Gold), Adeeb Shuhait (Gold), Omar Shuhait (Gold), Elizabeth Smith (Gold, Silver), Ashley Stafira, (Gold, Bronze), Brooke Stafira, (Silver), Jordan Stewart (Bronze), Lucas Underbakke (Bronze, Gold), Ainsley Vickers (Gold, Gold), Matt Vickers (Gold) and Callie Walker (Bronze, Bronze).
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Madison Cobb, right, from Team Power Kix, delivers a head kick enroute to a silver medal in Olympic sparring.
Power Kix Martial Arts and Eagles Aerie 4123 in Stafford County teamed up last month to host the first Virginia AAU championships and qualifier of the 2016 season. Approximately 300 athletes, from New York to Florida, descended upon the Eagles’ Cool Springs Road facility to demonstrate their taekwondo talents in Olympic sparring, point sparring, forms, and board breaking. Under the instruction of Olympic gold medalist Arlene Limas and supported by Eagles members, the AAU sanctioned event was the first qualifying tournament for many athletes hoping
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FAMILY TECH | MARK STOUT
Self-driving cars sound scary but could actually be safer It has been five years since Google is something in your blind spot as you stunned the world by showing how far are about to move over. Others will along it was with its self-driving cars. slow or stop the car if you approach too Suddenly another invention, first seen closely to the vehicle in front of you. in science fiction, seemed poised to Active cruise control can slow your become real. vehicle as it approaches cars During the intervening years in front and speed back up as we may have settled into the traffic begins moving faster. idea that true self-driving cars Think how nice that would were still a someday thing. be on Interstate 95 creeping Fully self-driving cars are north in the morning. You not so much going to appear still have to keep your hands suddenly in dealerships, as on the wheel and actively gradually enter our lives. In drive, but it delegates one MARK STOUT reality, there are cars on the irritating portion of the road now with self-driving capabilities. effort of the commute to technology. Readers with some newer, highFor a real, honest-to-goodness car priced vehicles already have some moving on its own without a driver, self-driving features. there is the Tesla Summon Mode. Press Some cars have auto parallel parking, a button on your Tesla phone app, and often called park assist. Ford, Lincoln, your Tesla will back out of your garage BMW, Range Rover, Nissan and or park itself in your garage. It is perfect Mercedes Benz have this feature. I’d for people who have cramped garages have killed for this when I lived in San where it is difficult to get into and out of Francisco. I wonder if they can parallel their vehicles. park on the other side of the street on a Tesla is working toward fully 24-degree downhill. I can. autonomous cars. Its top models have Autonomous self-driving cars have an the sensors needed, and it is slowly extensive sensor array in the cars. These upgrading its software in the cars to have sensor systems are appearing now and more self-driving features. are used in some cars not to control the I remember as a kid when high-end car but warn the driver of conditions. cars were the only ones with power Lane assist warns the driver if they are windows. Now you’d be hard-pressed to drifting out of their lane. find a car without them. Ultimately these The sensors can also warn you if there driving-assist features will be available
on all cars. For example, manufacturers have agreed to have auto braking on all cars by 2022. The federal government has been looking into requiring new cars to have vehicle-to-vehicle communications at some point in the future. This would allow a car to broadcast to other cars, “Hey, I’m at this location, moving in this direction at this speed and I weigh this much.” That way the computer in a car could have better situational awareness than it can gain from sensors alone. The biggest obstacles to fully selfdriving cars will be human drivers. An autonomous car will have a good idea what another autonomous car will do, but human-driven cars will be less predictable. And a human in the self-driven car may decide they need to take over the driving, and that transition could potentially be dangerous. The person may not have the situational awareness because they have not been paying close attention to the road. Or, they may have had a couple drinks. A Google executive advocates, and Google is testing, a selfdriving car without a steering wheel. Mercedes showed a concept car with seating arranged like a living room, with the front seats facing back so the people in the car can converse easily. Ultimately, there will be mostly
self-driving cars. Driving your own car will be akin to riding your own horse. Uber is already shopping for 100,000 totally autonomous cars. Imaging clicking your Uber app and a car shows up to take you to work? Or have one scheduled to show up at the same time every morning? Going on vacation? Uber sends an SUV or an RV. Need to make a run to the city dump? They will send a pickup truck. We will not own cars anymore, but instead subscribe to a vehicle sharing group. And while there may never be roads without accidents and fatalities, 33,000 people die annually on the nation’s roads — with 94 percent of those accidents being human error. Self-driving cars are going to drive like your grandmother, at the speed limit, politely, non-aggressively, but safer. And ultimately faster, as situations that lead to congestion won’t occur. Selfdriving cars won’t slow to gawk at an accident. The accident is even less likely to be there to gawk at in the first place.
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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10. Meat quality 11. Upon 12. Observer 15. Woman’s suitors 20. Convex molding 22. Tube in old TV 24. Jane Fonda’s 1980s garb 25. *”The Turn of the Screw” author 26. Habituate 27. Trailblazer Daniel 29. *Oz Creator 31. Greek H’s 32. Connection in a series 33. Court employee 34. *”Roots: The Saga of an American Family” author 36. Short for Anisette 38. Big rig
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS UMW TO HOST MULTICULTURAL FAIR The University of Mary Washington will celebrate culture and diversity at its 26th-annual multicultural fair April 9. Hosted by the James Farmer Multicultural Center, the fair will showcase many cultures through a variety of performances, international foods and craft merchants. Nearly 100 vendors spread along Campus Walk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature jewelry, tapestries, clothing, pottery, activities, inflatables, crafts and food. New this year, vendors highlighting the new Fredericksburg-Kathmandu Sister City initiative will provide information and sell wares related to the Nepalese culture. In addition, more than 35 music and dance groups will perform, including UMW’s Eagle Bhangra, Bell ACapella and Alter Egos. The fair, which began in 1991, attracts more than 4,000 people annually from the UMW and Fredericksburg community. The fair will be held rain or shine and is free and open to the public. For more, visit umw.edu/multicultural/fair or call 540-654-1044.
MUSEUM SEEKS COMPETITIVE COOKS, REOPENS THIS WEEK The National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle is looking for eight good cooks to compete in its annual meals-ready-to-eat cook-off April 16. The competition will begin at 11 a.m. and by 1 p.m. one of the chefs will take home a coveted golden canteen cup as
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funded after all of these years,” he said. Gov. Terry McAuliffe proposed a $2.4billion bond package late last year meant to fund all of the construction phases; however, the state Senate removed funding for the park last month. The end result allows the park to open and initiate construction. State Senate and House appropriators scoped back the full project, Surovell said. Part of the issue is waiting for other projects to proceed first, including Capitol Square in Richmond. “…Given the severity of the last recession, the list of needy projects statewide is very long and Widewater State Park
COUNTY TO HOST RECEPTION FOR NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK Stafford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Olsen and his office, along with the Victim/Witness Assistance Program, will host a reception April 12 in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The event will be held at 6:15 p.m. in the Stafford County Board of Supervisors’ chambers at the Stafford County Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road in Stafford.
“The museum team did a remarkable job restoring these Marine aircraft and bringing them to life for future visitors from across this region and around the world,” said Lt. Gen. Robert R. Blackman Jr., president and CEO of the foundation. “What we were able to accomplish during this closure is a reminder of the work we have yet to do on behalf of those Marines who have served since the Vietnam War, and the importance of ensuring we complete this mission.” The museum resumes its normal schedule, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day of the year except Dec. 25. There is no parking and admission charge. has to compete with college buildings and historic properties for funding,” Surovell said. “We need to continue to make the case about why providing public water access in Stafford County is priority for the entire state.” Del. Mark Dudenhefer, R-Stafford, a longtime, advocate for the park’s development, did not respond by deadline to requests for comment on the matter. Neighbors to the property over time have indicated concerns about the park’s potential development, including impacts on wildlife, increased traffic to and from the area and environmental worries.
Tracy Bell can be reached at tbell@ staffordcountysun.com.
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square feet of physical space will be built to make room for two historical galleries depicting the service of the men and women who served in the Marine Corps from 1976 through the present. The space will also include a giantscreen theater, expanded education suite and Children’s Gallery, a Sports Gallery, Art Gallery, Hall of Valor and more. The construction is scheduled to be finished in 2017, with galleries beginning to open the same year. All exhibits are expected to be completed in 2020.
his or her prize. Competitors will blindly pull two MREs from a box and combine them to create one meal for presentation to a panel of judges. The chefs will add their own special ingredients to a recipe so that each contestant will be able to use anything that can fit into a gallon plastic bag. The museum will furnish heating elements and other basic supplies. The deadline to enter the contest is April 8. Email event organizer Michele Flynn at michele.r.flynn@usmc.mil or by call 703 784-4469 to register. Learn more about the cook-off on YouTube at “National Museum of the Marine Corps - MRE Cook-off.” The museum, which first opened in 2006, is located at 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy., in Triangle. Its hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Christmas. Parking and admission are free. For more, call 703-784-6107 or visit usmcmuseum.com.
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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 703 Sedgwick Court Stafford, VA 22554
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In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $227,500.00, dated November 10, 2005, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on December 15, 2005, as Instrument Number LR050049570, 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 April 4, 2016 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 97, Section 3, Phase III, STONE RIVER SUBDIVISION, as the same is duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Plat Book 19, Pages 173 through 179, and as resubdivided in Plat Book 23, Pages 62 through 64, in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Stafford County, Virginia. Tax ID: 30S 3 97. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $11,000.00 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/ FNMA (Trustee # 567132) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Lees-
burg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www. atlanticlawgrp.com FEI # 1074.03998 3/25 & 4/01/16 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 78 Hunting Creek Lane Stafford, VA 22556 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $241,582.00, dated November 20, 2009, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on November 23, 2009, as Instrument Number 090019694, 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 April 18, 2016 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 152, Section 1, WOODSTREAM, as the same is duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Instrument Number 060040291, recorded among the land records of Stafford County, Virginia. Tax ID: 21Z 1 152. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $11,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: FHA/ GNMA (Trustee # 556429) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www. atlanticlawgrp.com The Vendor Auction.com will be
used in conjunction with this sale. FEI # 1074.01992 3/25 & 4/1/16 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 10 Jonquil Place Stafford, VA 22554 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $284,000.00, dated October 11, 2006, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on October 16, 2006, as Instrument Number 060033002, 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 April 18, 2016 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 19, Section Two B, WHITSON RIDGE, as shown on a plat entitled ‘’Section Two-B, Whitson Ridge, Rockhill Magisterial district’ Stafford County, Virginia’’, dated December 15, l991 and prepared by Patton, Harris & Rust Associates, a Professional Corporation, and recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 151 through 153, among the Land Records of Stafford County, Virginia. Tax ID: 20X2B-19. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $11,000.00 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/ FNMA (Trustee # 552261) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177,
(703) 777-7101, website: http://www. atlanticlawgrp.com The Vendor Auction.com will be used in conjunction with this sale FEI # 1074.01293 3/25 & 4/1/16 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 56 Hamlin Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22405 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $258,250.00, dated December 30, 2009, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on January 4, 2010, as Instrument Number 100000097, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Stafford County, 1300 Courthouse Rd, Stafford, VA on April 25, 2016 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 29, Section 8, RIDGE POINTE SUBDIVISION, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Sullivan, Donahoe and Ingalls, recorded on February 1, 1994, in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Stafford County, Virginia, in Plat Book 25, at Pages 164 and 165. Tax ID: 54CC8-29. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $11,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.Loan Type: VA (Trustee # 566148) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www.
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atlanticlawgrp.com The Vendor Auction. com will be used in conjunction with this sale FEI # 1074.03356 4/1 & 4/8/16 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 52 Brent Point Road Stafford, VA 22554 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $107,014.08, dated August 14, 2008, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on August 18, 2008, as Instrument Number 080014749, 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 April 25, 2016 at 9:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Parcel 90-1, containing 1.5314 acres, more or less, and shown on that certain plat dated May 18, 2004, last revised February 23, 2005, entitled ''PLAT SHOWING MINOR SUBDIVISION/EASEMENT ON BRENT POINT ROAD DIVISION'', prepared by The Engineering Groupe, Inc. (the Plat) and recorded among the land records of the aforesaid County as Plat Map #060000198. Tax ID: 31 90. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $10,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: Conv/ Conv (Trustee # 560495) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee,
LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www. atlanticlawgrp.com The Vendor Auction.com will be used in conjunction with this sale FEI # 1074.04036 4/1 & 04/08/16
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