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North Stafford teacher named to 30 best list Daniel Reichard, a fifth-grade teacher at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School in North Stafford, is one of 30 literacy leaders named to the International Literacy Association’s 2019 30 Under 30 list.

The list recognizes rising leaders in the literacy field — young innovators creating positive change in global literacy landscape, according to a news release.

The honorees are featured in the January/February issue of Literacy Today, ILA’s bi-monthly magazine.

Representing 13 countries, this year’s honorees include educators, school administrators, nonprofit leaders, authors, volunteers, researchers and social entrepreneurs.

To see the story, visit literacyworldwide.org/30under30.

Boating season opens at Fredericksburg show The 2019 boating season begins Jan. 1820 at the Fredericksburg Boat Show with the latest boats and personal watercraft on display.

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Alexandria man faces DUI charge after chase in Stafford

Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office Lt. Truslow responded to reports of a reckless driver on the 600 block of Cambridge Street in the FasMart parking lot at 1:19 a.m. Jan. 1.

Truslow tried to conduct a traffic DANIEL STEELE stop, but the vehicle continued traveling at a high rate of speed.

Truslow stopped the pursuit at the intersection of Cambridge Street and Warrenton Road due to the volume of traffic in the area. The vehicle then sped through a red light and crashed into a stone wall. The driver, who was identified as Daniel Steele, 23, of Alexandria, was removed from the vehicle. The odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected and a preliminary breath test was administered.

Steele was taken into custody and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail in lieu of a $3,000 unsecured bond. He is charged with driving under the influence, felony eluding and failure to obey a red light.

Man faces weapon, drug charges after shooting up his room A Fredericksburg man was arrested early Monday morning by Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office deputies after discharging a weapon inside a residence in the southern end of the county, according to spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo.

Deputies Wright, Forman and McWaters responded to a medical emergency for a man tearing up his room on the third floor of a residence on the 200 block of Spring Park Lane.

Deputies could hear the man screaming and found him in an agitated state.

He told deputies he had recently used methamphetamine. The man’s bedroom was in disarray and deputies saw bullet

holes in the ceiling.

A firearm was found behind the bedroom door. Nearby residents confirmed hearing the sound of gunshots coming from the house.

The man, identified as Dominick Serago, 31, was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Serago was incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

He is charged with reckless handling of a firearm, discharge of a weapon in an occupied dwelling, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a firearm while in possession of drugs.

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Stafford PNC bank robbery suspect arrested in Prince William County The Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office charged a Woodbridge man with robbery at the PNC Bank inside a Giant grocery store in the southern end of Stafford County, according to Stafford sheriff ’s spokesperson Amanda Vicinan- SHAUN PIERCE zo.

PETTWAY Shaun Pierce Pettway, 33, of Woodbridge was taken into custody in Prince William County on

Jan. 3 after he allegedly robbed the bank at 550 Celebrate Virginia Parkway at 1:42 p.m. Jan. 2.

An employee reported that the bank was robbed by a black male wearing a tan jacket and black, hooded sweatshirt. The robber was carrying a black handbag. The robber approached the counter and pulled out a firearm. He demanded money and the teller complied. The robber drove away in a silver-colored Ford Taurus, which was later found in the area of 20 Warrenton Road.

Pettway was incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail and is charged with robbery.

A trio from Stafford County has been charged with theft after they allegedly failed to scan and pay for merchandise at the Garrisonville Road Walmart in North Stafford, according to sheriff ’s office spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo.

On Jan. 1, deputies charged Kiyana Bellamy, 19, with concealment of merchandise and petit larceny; Lakisha Sacks,

41, with concealment of merchandise and petit larceny; and Randell Ayers, 37, with felony larceny, felony concealment of merchandise, and felony conspiracy to commit larceny.

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Build new or renovate: the Ferry Farm Elementary School conundrum Lots of school systems face this Poor old Ferry Farm Elemenkind of problem. The buildings tary School. It’s not feeling so just get old and need upgrades well. and repair.

At 64 years of age, it’s the A dozen or so old elemenoldest, non-renovated school tary schools in Fairfax County, building in the inventory. built for Baby Boomers in the It’s served the county well, 1950s and ’60s, have received but over the past few years it has DAVID KERR extensive renovations over the ample reason to feel neglected. past few years. It’s just a normal cost in That is, if buildings have any feelings at the management of a facility. all, which I think they do. Well, kind of.

However, when it comes to Ferry Farm As Winston Churchill said, “We shape Elementary School it’s future has become our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” a political issue, and a clouded one at But, aside from a philosophical discusthat. Which it shouldn’t be. sion on the metaphysical effects of large The question should be based on inanimate objects on the human psyche, all our buildings, from time to time, need capacity and facility requirements. After that, it’s a basic capital investment analyattention, and Ferry Farm Elementary is sis. Assuming each option accomplishes no exception. the same objective, then it’s a comparison The question is a common one when of the discounted net present value of it comes to schools. Namely, build or to each option over its projected life cycle. renovate. Last year, the Stafford County That’s the way it’s supposed to be done.

School Board decided it wanted to build You pick the alternative that has the a new school. The board felt that the old smallest life cycle cost. design — the choppier, smaller classUnfortunately, no one seems to have rooms and the inefficient use of space — precluded renovation. They may be right. done this kind of in-depth comparison analysis. There are estimates for each However, the Board of Supervisors, option, but a comparison of the two — not too keen on another new school, including their life cycle costs as well as an persuaded school board members to change their minds and pursue a renova- analysis of their respective benefits (quantifiable and non-quantifiable), the business tion option. case if you like — seems to be lacking.

Unfortunately, the estimates on This can be fixed, but that doesn’t renovation came in a bit higher than mean it’s easy. In every economic analyexpected, and supervisors weren’t happy. sis of construction alternatives, there are Now, it seems, Ferry Farm Elementary is lots assumptions. That’s where it can caught in the middle, and no one seems get complicated. Renovation is a good to know what to do next. example.

Stafford has tended to renovate most Nailing down the costs (forgive the of its older school. Though it has, from pun) can sometimes be especially diftime to time, built new ones. Stafford ficult. There are often surprises. For and Grafton Village elementary schools instance, in a recent cost estimate of the have been renovated. There were also renovation option, replacement of the substantial renovations to Brooke Point building’s seriously old heating and venand Colonial Forge high schools. tilation system ate up about 15 percent of However, the school system chose to build a new Moncure Elementary School the project.

The estimate also included additional and demolished the old Stafford High space. Something deemed necessary to School in favor of a brand new one.

put the facility on par with the space allocations, by activity, of other elementary schools.

Is your head hurting yet? Well, there is more. The renovation option, which would include additions, happens in three phases that occur in 2026 and 2028.

Then there is the question of funding.

This is practical politics.

When could the schools start making improvements through renovation and when could they complete a new building? Renovation is often, but not always, cheaper. Demolition costs are modest, and since the project is often phased like this one, returns to students, parents and staff occur more quickly.

A new building — if the money were somehow available today, which it wouldn’t be — would, at best, not be built for three to five years. Though, when it comes to new construction, you get the whole package — and it’s not phased in over a decade.

Also, it’s a fair guess that a modern, new facility, would have lower life cycle costs.

Those factors have to be in the business case.

George Washington District Supervisor Tom Coen, a strong advocate of getting the school up to par, said he just wants to know the cost of each option before deciding whether renovation is better than new construction or vice versa. He wants to see the comparison.

That’s good management and good thinking. So, like many, the question is simple: “When do we start?”

It’s time to agree on the basic assumptions, get the data together, do a deep dive on the business case and make a decision. Ferry Farm, no matter what the option, needs attention now.

David Kerr, a former member of the Stafford County School Board, is an instructor in political science at VCU and can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.

IT SEEMS TO ME | HARVEY S. GOLD We’d end this silly shutdown, with Donald at the bat.

So, upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat, For there seemed but little chance of Donald doing that.

Both parties wouldn’t mingle, they wouldn’t talk at all.

McConnell’s and Pelosi’s teams neither wanting to It seems to me…I need to beg forgiveness from the late play ball.

Ernest Lawrence Thayer, who wrote “Casey at the Bat,” Then from many million throats and more, there but it seemed to work so well for what is going on in rose a lusty yell, our country.

It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell, So with my apologies, Ernie…

It pounded on the mountain and recoiled upon the flat, The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the USA that day: For Donald, mighty Donald, was coming to the bat.

The Congress stood divided, each wanting their own There was no humble in Donald’s manner as he way.

HARVEY GOLD stepped into his place, Then Pelosi became the speaker, the Senate, McConBut confidence in Donald’s bearing and a smile on Donald’s nell’s game.

Winning was their only goal, neither willing to take the blame, face.

And, when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat, While citizens struggled in deep despair, tapping into their No stranger in the crowd could doubt “twas Donald at the bat. egg nest.

Millions of eyes were on him as he they waited Yet, some clung to the hope which springs eternal in the huGOLD for his call, man breast.

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Northern Virginia resident Adelle Settle is among the thousands of people in the region affected by the federal government shutdown.

Settle works for the U.S. Social Security Administration, which is fully funded, and retirement and disability checks will continue during the federal shutdown, she said.

But Settle’s husband, who has worked for the U.S. Department of Interior for 15 years, has been furloughed, meaning he is not returning to work during the shutdown and is not receiving a paycheck, she said.

“Fifty percent of our income is not coming in right now,” she said. “So every week that this goes on we pull more from our savings.”

About a quarter of all federal government offices were closed Dec. 22 as President Donald Trump demands that Congress spend more than $5 billion to fund a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Some of 800,000 federal employees have been affected by the shutdown. That number includes 420,000 people who are working without pay and another 380,000 who are furloughed, meaning they have temporary and required time off without pay. Historically, Congress approves back pay for federal employees after shutdowns are over.

The federal agencies with employees affected by the shutdown include the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Commerce, NASA, the National Park Service, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and others.

Settle and her husband are using her pay and their savings to help get through the shutdown.

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“It’s something that happens from time to time for federal workers, but it’s never pleasant regardless of how long you’ve been with the agency,” she said.

Settle said other employees may struggle if for a variety of reasons they do not have money saved to get them through.

“It has a lot of far-reaching consequences for the local economy,” she said.

“So many of my friends have at least one of their partnerships — either their husband or themselves —furloughed. It’s absurd. Our entire network is like: ‘Well, I hope this doesn’t last too long or else we’ll have to make tougher choices for our budget.’”

If the shutdown continues into February, Settle said she expects her husband will apply for unemployment.

“A lot of Americans don’t realize what so many federal employees do,” Settle said.

“A small portion represents a lot of people.

800,000 people means 800,000 families put in financial limbo and [they] can’t provide valuable services.”

Monae Nickerson, the vice mayor of Dumfries, has a full-time job with a company that contracts with the federal government.

She is continuing to work because her contract includes pre-appropriated funds

A federal worker who didn’t want to be identified told InsideNoVa that the leasing office at her Stafford apartment is still expecting her to pay her rent at the beginning of February, regardless of the shutdown. The woman said she has increased her hours at a second job to get by.

Settle said the shutdown is unfair to federal employees who provide services to the public.

“We are being used as pawns to get what is a minority of the population’s objective — the wall,” she said. “I don’t see a need and public support for the wall. I think it’s wasteful.”

Interstate 95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing City of Fredericksburg Spotsylvania County Stafford County Citizen Information Meeting

Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 5-7 p.m.

James Monroe High School 2300 Washington Avenue Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Inclement Weather Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 5-7 p.m.

Come see the proposed design for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing. The new northbound crossing will add additional lanes parallel to the general purpose lanes on I-95 from just south of Exit 130/Route 3 in Fredericksburg to just north of Exit 133/Route 17 in Stafford.

VDOT staff will be available throughout the meeting to answer questions.

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unless I get my wall.”

Then while the stubborn Pelosi, wouldn’t fund that trip.

Defiance flashed in Donald’s eye, a sneer curled Donald’s lip.

Mexico will pay for it, was the story Donald fed..

No, no from south of the border, “…

Strike one,” the public said.

From the many million people, there went up a muffled roar.

Stop fighting with each other, make the government as before.

End the fighting parties and their political grandstand.

Then while millions waited, Donald raised his hand.

With a smile of humble charity, the Donald raised his bat.

“I want a wall, “ he shouted, “So get it and that is that.”

He called many meetings and Donald’s visage shone, He stilled the rising tumult, he bade the game go on, He signaled to the Congress, and once more the fighting grew, But Donald still ignored it, and the

for a certain number of hours, and the company she works for is also covering some of her pay.

But other contractors are not working, she said.

“Where we live, we are impacted by these things on the first ripple. So it’s important to recognize that this is not new and the best thing we can do is try our very best to be prepared with some sort of contingency plan,” she said. “And know that if you do not have a contingency plan, you are not alone. Call your lenders, credit card companies, utility companies; everyone knows what’s going on.”

country said, “Strike two.”

“Fraud” cried the maddened millions, and with hope someone would score.

While millions bore the shutdown, Donald’s supporters held him in awe.

They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain.

And they knew that Donald wouldn’t let the Dems stop him again.

The sneer was gone from Donald’s lip, he said this isn’t funny.

I’ll keep this country shutdown, until I get my money.

But Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, wouldn’t let the money go, And now the air was shattered by the force of Donald’s blow.

Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright, The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light, And somewhere folks are laughing, and somewhere children shout.

But there’ll be no joy in the USA, if mighty Donald does strike out.

Harvey Gold is a contributing writer at InsideNoVa. Reach him at StaffordNews@ insidenova.com.

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A brief presentation will be given at 5:30 p.m.

Review the Environmental Assessment for the proposed project at the meeting or at VDOT’s Fredericksburg District Office located at 87 Deacon Road in Stafford County. Please call 540-899-4288 to ensure the availability of the appropriate personnel to answer your questions. You may also review the documents on the project website at www.improve95.org. Click on “About the Projects” and find the project under “Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing”.

In compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 CFR Part 800, information concerning the potential effects of the proposed project on historic properties is provided in the Environmental Assessment.

Give your written or oral comments at the meeting or submit them by 5 p.m.

Friday, February 15, 2019 to Bill Arel, Megaprojects Engineer, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. You may also email your comments to William.Arel@VDOT.Virginia.gov. Please reference ‘I-95 NB Rappahannock River Crossing Public Comment’ in the email subject line.

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the project manager referenced above at 540-899-4288 or TDD/TTY 711.

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Porter library manager returns to new position Lena Gonzalez Berrios was at The John Musante Porter Branch a while back, and now she has returned. This time, she is the branch manager.

She started at the 23,000-square-foot building located in North Stafford in 2002, after moving to this area from Greensboro, N.C., where she was the multicultural services coordinator for the Greensboro Public Library, she recalls.

When she left the Porter branch, it was for 12 years at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre Branch as the youth services manager and then as manager of the Salem Church Branch, both part of the Central

Rappahannock Regional Library.

She finally returned to Porter after the retirement of Rhonda Belyea last year.

“Coming full circle gave me new eyes and a fresh perspective on North Stafford,” Berrios says. “I am privileged to lead a super staff in a vibrant and growing community.”

Since August 2018, she has also been overseeing the Joint Use Branch at the Fried Center, which is a partnership with Germanna Community College.

“I enjoy professional challenges like this opportunity to develop a unique model of library services,” she notes. “My

passions and priorities include working with the public and cultivating organizational partnerships, fostering innovation and creativity, implementing lean management practices, mentoring staff to develop library LENA GONZALEZ leaders.”

BERRIOS And then getting back to basics, she wants to make sure that the branch and collection look their best and are accessible to everyone, she said.

“I dive into community involvement, because I am whole-heartedly passionate about libraries, education and com-

munity engagement.”

She said she is active in missions at Cornerstone Church and serves as a board member of e3kids International, coordinating school library projects in Kenya and Guatemala.

She is a founding board member of the League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg area, the non-partisan group committed to voter education and engagement.

“I also recently joined the North Stafford Rotary Club, whose mission is service above self,” she added.

Her education includes a master’s in library and information science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a master’s in Spanish from University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a bachelor’s in English and Spanish from UNCG.

Volunteers needed to grow, plant underwater grasses Volunteers are needed to restore native underwater grasses by growing them at home, school or work through the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Grasses for the Masses program.

These wild celery grasses are submerged plants that play an important role in local rivers and the Chesapeake Bay but have been seriously depleted over the years by pollution and cloudy water, according to a news release.

“Underwater grasses are essential to a healthy, vibrant Chesapeake Bay. Grasses provide habitat for our beloved fish and crabs, absorb excess nutrients, stabilize shorelines and improve water clarity,” said CBF Virginia grassroots coordinator Gabby Troutman. “We need your help to ensure these grasses thrive. The Grasses for the Masses program is a fun way for people of all ages to take a hands-on approach to protecting Virginia’s rivers and the Bay.” To participate, volunteers must attend one of several upcoming workshops in Richmond, Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg and Williamsburg. Volunteers then grow these grasses from seed in trays submerged in tubs. They nurture these grass sprouts until late spring, when they are mature enough to be transplanted to permitted sites in the James, Rappahannock, Chickahominy and Potomac rivers.

Advance registration is required. Participants will receive a self-contained indoor growing kit, seeds and instructions at any of the following workshops: ∙In Fredericksburg, on Jan. 12 at Ger-

Volunteers grow underwater grasses and plant them on protected sites in local rivers as part of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Grasses for the Masses program.

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manna Community College; ∙In Northern Virginia, on Jan. 31 and Feb. 2 at the Fairlington Community Center in Arlington and on Feb. 11 at Alexandria ReNew; ∙ In the Richmond area, on Jan. 29 and Feb. 2 at the REI store in Glen Allen and on Feb. 9 at CBF’s downtown Richmond office.

There is a $40 fee per grass growing kit.

For more, contact 804-258-1605 or gtroutman@cbf.org.

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Northam touts bills on voting County holding information meeting on transportation study rights, campaign financing The Stafford County Board of Supervisors is seeking input from residents on the county’s planned comprehensive road evaluation with two public meetings.

The objective, data-driven look at needed road improvements and funding sources is part of the county’s investment in improving mobility in the county, according to a county news release.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is primarily responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state’s roads, bridges and tunnels, but Stafford County also has invested more than $57,000,000 toward transportation infrastructure over the last eight years.

“Our Youth Driver Task Force safety study 10 years ago resulted in the completion of many road improvements in the county. The current study seeks to identify the next list of transportation priorities for consideration,” said Keith Dayton, project manager for this effort. “We continue to be proactive in identifying problem roads and formulating transportation solutions with our current road study.

These meetings are designed to provide an opportunity for public involvement as we move forward.”

Officials are asking for residents’ comments regarding the top-scoring road projects identified by the road evaluation.

County staff presented an analysis of 114

roads/road segments to the supervisors in November 2018. The board directed staff to conduct further research on 63 roads/ road segments, to include recommended improvements and cost estimates for those improvements. A broad range of criteria was used to score each road, to better identify those roads meriting a higher priority for improvement as well as the types of improvements required.

Stafford will hold an information session on Monday, Jan. 14, from 7-9 p.m. in the activity room at Anne E. Moncure Elementary School, 75 Moncure Lane.

A presentation detailing the evaluation process and the recommended road improvement list will start at 7 p.m., and the meeting will be broadcast live on the Stafford County Government Facebook page.

A second meeting is scheduled in the Edward E. Drew Middle School auditorium at 501 Cambridge St., on Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 7-9 p.m.

Residents unable to attend the meeting or watch it online, may access the presentation at www.staffordcountyva.gov or by emailing Keith Dayton at kdayton@staffordcountyva.gov.

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RICHMOND — Gov. Ralph Northam has introduced two legislative proposals aimed at improving voting access and transparency in the campaign finance system.

One proposal would allow Virginians to vote absentee without having to provide an excuse — legislation the governor said would reduce crowds at the polls on Election Day. The current law, which Northam called “arbitrary,” requires citizens to give one of 20 reasons to vote absentee.

Northam said that voting in the days before an election is “just as American” as waiting in line at the polls and that similar proposals have been made since the 1990s.

Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, is sponsoring the legislation in the Senate, SB 1035, and Del. Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, is sponsoring it in the House, HB 1641.

The Democratic governor also endorsed legislation to repeal the Virginia law requiring voters to present a photo ID to be able to cast their vote.

“While photo ID laws are intended to reduce voter fraud, very little such voter fraud actually exists,” Northam said. “Instead of fixing the problem, the photo ID law just makes it harder for people, especially minority voters or low-income voters, to lawfully vote.”

This proposal will be sponsored by

Locke and Del. Kaye Kory, D-Fairfax.

The Democrats also want legislation that limits campaign donations and restricts how candidates can spend political contributions.

Sen. Chap Petersen, D-Fairfax, is sponsoring legislation, SB 1146, that would limit individual donations to $10,000 per candidate during a given election cycle. Virginia is one of only 11 states that have no limits on campaign contributions.

“There’s too much big money in politics,” Petersen said. “We need some reasonable limits on what people can contribute in order to keep the process honest.”

A proposal by Del. Elizabeth Guzman would ban corporate and business campaign donations. It also would ban corporations or businesses from making direct contributions to their own political action committees.

“Our commonwealth has an opportunity to reform campaign finance laws by banning direct corporate and business donations,” Guzman stated. “Virginians want legislators who represent their interests, and this reform will foster more trust in the legislative process.”

Del. Marcus Simon, D-Fairfax, is the sponsor of a bill, HB 1699, to ban candidates from using campaign money for personal expenses.

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When the North Stafford boys’ basketball team began the season with three straight losses, longtime coach Steve Hibberd may have been disappointed, but he was probably not worried.

After all, six of the players on the team’s 14-player roster, including junior Javon Swinton, who was a key contributor last season, were part of a Wolverine football team that advanced to the state semifinals. So, one could say North Stafford was a victim of its own success.

After its initial struggles, North Stafford won four straight games before losing to Green Run, a 5A state tournament qualifier last season, to move its record to 4-5. Hibberd said the game was competitive, with the Wolverines trailing by as few as five points in the third quarter before Green Run pulled away. North Stafford played without Swinton, who is averaging 27 points per game so far, after he suffered an ankle sprain during a game last Friday night.

“I was proud of how the kids played [without Swinton] and I know the kids and I hope we can play Green Run again because if we do it means we are in the state tournament,” Hibberd said.

One of the things that fueled the fourgame winning streak was the chemistry of the core of North Stafford’s roster as shown by its willingness to work hard.

Hibberd said the team works out every morning at 6 a.m. and Swinton is one of the team leaders in this regard.

“He drives a lot of the players to those workouts,” Hibberd said. “He’s as competitive as any kid I have ever coached.

He probably wants to win more than I do, and that’s saying a lot. Javon is a kid that needs to win.”

Hibberd said Swinton’s status for this week’s game is unclear, but he did not think the injury was very serious and estimated Swinton would probably not “miss more than a game.” Fortunately for the Wolverines, North Stafford’s deep roster should allow them to overcome Swinton’s absence.

Hibberd cited the team’s “next man up” mentality as a key factor. Another way the team should weather the storm is the play of two other North Stafford football players, 6-4 senior Kellen Egan, who is averaging 18 points and 12 rebounds, and 5-11 sophomore Shawn Asbury, who is grabbing an average of 10 rebounds per game.

“Asbury has been a pleasant surprise for us. He’s one of the best athletes in the area,” Hibberd said.

The Stafford County Head Start/Virginia Preschool Initiative Program and the Early Head Start Program are now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year.

Head Start is a free, full-day preschool program open to children from low-income families who turn 3 or 4 years old before Sept. 30. The Early Head Start program serves low-income families with infants, toddlers and pregnant women. Call 540-368-2559 for more information.

Early Head Start’s socialization activity, cooking with Marsha, will be held Monday, Jan. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Parents are invited to Family Night that same day at 5 p.m. A light dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the GED and parenting skills

classes will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Students will receive a LEAP, Nutrition Education Class on Jan. 16-18 from 9 to 11 a.m.

The Budget Committee will meet Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. The Policy Council will meet the same day at 11 a.m.

The dental van will visit Head Start on Friday, Jan. 18 at 9:30 a.m.

Students of The Week were Ahmad Safi, Nathaniel Washington, Aisha Sweeney, LaNae Parks, Aafeen Naqvi, Giavonna Ruiz, Ariel Rodriguez, Alfrieda Hillard, Lemar Safi, Maximus Matias Churano, Layla Tawafsha, Zoey Lewis, Dominic Rusk, Elijah Norman, Esther Pastora Gutierrez and Carolyn Qura.

SCHOOL BRIEFS SCHOOL BOARD ANNOUNCES UPCOMING MEETINGS The Stafford County School Board has announced a meeting schedule for January. All meetings will be held at the Alvin York Bandy Administrative Complex, 31 Stafford Ave., Stafford, unless otherwise noted.

• Work session re: FOIA training, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m., Rowser Building, Room B, 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford

• Work session, Jan. 22, 5:30 p.m., executive session room • Regular meeting, Jan. 22, 7 p.m., board chambers • Special meeting re: superintendent’s FY20 funding request, Jan. 29, 7 p.m., board chambers

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4. Read a dog- or cat-related book. like food and treats and toys, but what Some of the best-behaved dogs I see are Have you read (and/or seen the movie) they covet the most is spending time with the ones that go a lot of places with their “A Dog’s Purpose,” by W. Bruce Cameron, their human doing something they like to humans. Take your dog on short trips or his newest book, “A Dog’s Way Home,” do! Rather than put your dog out in the to the bank, the post office or even to a also being released as a movie? Both yard and expect him to entertain himself, restaurant with outdoor seating. Not only books beautifully illustrate the close bond surprise him by going out with him and will it help him get used to riding in a car, that can be developed between dogs and inserting yourself in the play session. it will also help him grow accustomed to Playing with your dog is a built-in exercise humans, often spanning years and even the sights and sounds around him. across the miles. Just enter “books about program. When you play with your dog, Now let’s get 2019 off on the right paw. not only will it help keep both of you lean, dogs” in any search engine and dozens Happy New Dog Year! of titles will appear. Or better yet, read you’ll be spending quality time with each Stafford business owner Laurie C. Wila book on dog training and behavior by other as well. liams is a published author, television and authors like Ian Dunbar, Patricia McCon2. Groom your own dog. It’s fine to radio personality and nationally-recognized nell, Leslie McDevitt, Ali Brown, Alexanleave the clipping and styling to the dog trainer. She can be reached at dra Horowitz or Kathy Sdao, to name a professional groomers, but if you have a few. You’ll undoubtedly come away with a info@pupniron.com. dog or cat you should be doing the basics, like bathing, nail clipping, ear cleaning and teeth brushing. f you don’t know how, ask your veterinarian, groomer or trainer to show you. Not only will it save you staffordnews@insidenova.com money, but it will also be a great training and bonding time as well.

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Discovering risk factors and preventive strategies for cognitive decline that can cause problems with memory, language, thinking and judgment is a hot topic in Alzheimer’s research, as are multifaceted lifestyle interventions to slow or prevent dementia. The good news? Many such interventions are things you might already be doing or thinking about doing in the new year, such as eating well, staying physically active and getting good sleep, just to name a few.

“There is increasing evidence to suggest that what is good for the heart is good for our brains,” says Keith Fargo, Ph.D., director of scientific programs and outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association. “Keeping our brains healthy is not something we should worry about only as we get older. It should be a lifelong effort.”

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HOROSCOPES ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Uranus has been since retrograding back in, in early November. Yet as Uranus turns direct today this will release the brakes just as yesterday’s solar eclipse is acting as a slingshot. This is the point where what was already destined to be a fast paced year, really starts to gain some serious wind under its wings.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) There is a huge amount of cosmic activity concentrated into a short period of time. There is a lot happening all at once and as the final planets in retrograde motion start turning direct, the pace and vibrancy of the year will continue to pick up. Adventurous lunar vibes have you excited about the journey ahead.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) While it could be considered bad timing that the Moon should return for its first visit to an adventurous part of your chart for the year, during Venus’ time in your work sector, it might be spot on. This is a reminder that life can’t be all work and no play. Adventurous lunar vibes also allow you to focus on the journey.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Having so many planets not only in your relationship sector but in opposition to your Sun during the solar eclipse increases the potential for at least some personal and/or relationship tension. The Moon can’t leave without pushing at least some buttons. Yet any tension is simply your own needs fighting back, in a year when you really do have a voice.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) There are two very powerful camps flexing their muscles, avoid trying to play favourites or to pit them against each other. In one camp you have a massive amount of planets, plus the Sun and Moon working to capitalise on yesterday’s solar eclipse in your work sector.

Days after Mars returned to an adventurous part of your chart, Uranus turns direct here, removing any blocks on a passion for adventure and a hunger for life’s richer experiences.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) The planets remaining in your relationship sector are regrouping. With the Moon returning later in the week and the Sun next month, Venus has a valuable chance to give your heart and your relationships a voice. Venus leaves behind support on the communication and relationship fronts, making it easy to continue what she has started.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) The problem is a clash with the North Node in your career sector, just as the Moon is wrapping up the solar eclipse on the home front.

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This may create some work/life balance tension, as your home and professional lives clash. Yet this will drop back when the Moon not only leaves but returns to a playful part of your chart. A balance between work and play is the key to having the right work/life balance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Four months after Venus returned for what should have been a 24 day visit to Scorpio, the planet that has returned to give your heart a voice. Had this been an ordinary visit, Venus would be urgently urging you to listen to your heart and to furiously work on your wish list.

Venus is simply asking you to trust that your heart already knows exactly what it wants.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) There’s a chance to stand back and look at the big picture in the early days of this auspicious year, this is an opportunity for a firebreak. Until now Jupiter’s return to Sagittarius has been dominated by a mental focus, whereas from tomorrow, it will be your heart that will get a turn to take the driver’s seat.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) The solar eclipse fell at the exact halfway point of Capricorn, with its influence spreading out towards almost all Capricorns. You are not only being impacted by this solar eclipse, but the sheer number and power of the planets here.

In the Moon’s final hours in Capricorn, this is a chance to commit to your new solar year, the future and the journey ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) While the North Node will remain in your work sector for the whole of 2019, with Venus leaving your career sector soon and Ceres in a couple of weeks, all planetary activity on the career front is about to run its course. Bringing you to a point where you are ready to stand back and let things run their course. Dare to trust your heart, not just today but moving forward.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Jupiter has been here for nearly two months, but until now it has been more about the housekeeping required to get this powerful professional year off the ground. Venus will start attracting the possibilities that will prove this really is a lucky and auspicious professional year. Until then, Venus is urging you to make the most of her last full day in an adventurous part of your chart.

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ACROSS 1. ____bat or ____ phobe 5. *Old Man’s turf 8. Old-fashioned “over” 11. Group of countries 12. Bayonet action 13. Sailing vessel with two masts 15. *”Up the Down Stair____” by Kaufman 16. Philosopher Marx 17. Poetic although 18. *Whaling writer 20. Soak some ink 21. Golf course 22. Hawaiian dish 23. *”Slouching Towards Bethlehem” essayist 26. Tax break 30. Singer Yoko 31. Bodily fluids 34. Three-ply snack 35. Parkinson’s disease drug 37. Debt acknowledgement 38. Special way of doing something 39. EU money 40. Chevy Chase’s 1985 comedy 42. One little piggie?

43. Plunder 45. Bias crime perpetrators 47. Pied Piper’s follower 48. Feed the fire 50. Rare bills 52. *Female Nobel winner 55. Olden day calculators 56. Home-grown healer 57. H.S. math class 59. Azaria and Aaron

60. Known for its cabs 61. Sports award 62. ‘re 63. “But I heard him exclaim, ____ he drove out of sight, Merry Christmas to all...”

64. Wander about DOWN 1. *”Dr. Seuss’s ____” alphabet book 2. Chowder protein 3. “A ____ is a ____ is a ____...”

4. Plural of ocellus 5. Corn holder 6. British peers 7. Having the means 8. Doctor Octopus’ first name 9. Not counterfeit 10. Greek R 12. Fit for some jeans 13. Shish ____ 14. *”Invisible Man” author 19. Actress Davis 22. Product of inflammation 23. Dished out

24. Empower 25. Morrison’s “The ____” 26. “Open and ____” case 27. About to explode 28. Joanna Gaines’ concern 29. Ox connectors 32. Grain grinder 33. *Master of the macabre 36. *”American Authors” genre 38. Shade of Dockers 40. In good shape 41. Movement disorder 44. Desert mirage 46. SAT administrator 48. Type of renewable energy 49. Figure of speech 50. Type of ski lift 51. Do like the moon 52. Lion’s do 53. Guesstimate phrase 54. Australian palm 55. Norwegian band 58. Sweaty spot

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‘Man of La Mancha’ - Jan. 11-13 | From $20 Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Road, Lorton, VA 22079 Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17thcentury masterpiece “Don Quixote,” “Man of La Mancha” is one of the most successful musicals in Broadway history.

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‘La Cage aux Folles ‘ - Through March 3 | $40-$69 Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 The Tony Award winning musical was retold in the Robin Williams movie, “The Bird Cage.” The musical “La Cage aux Folles” is the story of a gay couple who must pretend to be straight for one night — with one of the men in drag — to dupe the conservative political family of their son’s fiance. Featuring songs, ‘I Am What I Am,’ ‘With Ann on My Arm’ and ‘The Best of Times.’

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Art Extravaganza - 9 a.m. to noon | $8 in advance, $10 at the door Rowser Building, 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 Children may participate in hands-on artistic activities while expressing their creativity at over 15 art stations using paint, markers, glue and more. Wear old clothes and be prepared to get messy.

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‘Newsies’ - 2 and 7 p.m. Jan. 12; 3 p.m.

Jan. 13 | $15 Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Center for the Arts’ Pied Piper Theatre presents the stage production of the hit Disney musical about newsboys on strike in 1899.

Free Home Seller Seminar - 10 a.m. | Free Strayer University, 13385 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 Bob Hummer, a real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, has offered this popular free seminar

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A wealth of reference materials will be provided. Some of the topics to be covered include successfully marketing your home, real estate financing for the home seller, information for seniors, language and documents of real estate, and using the internet to sell your home.

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Family Day - Hollywood Leathernecks - Noon | Free National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172 Tour the newest exhibit on Marine Corps movie posters, “Hollywood Leathernecks.” These posters provide a glimpse into how Marines are portrayed in popular culture from the early days of the silver screen to Hollywood’s biggest films today. Explore the gallery to get your creative juices flowing to make your own poster to keep.

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Fabulous Friday: Bound for Mars 4:30 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library, 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford, VA 22554 A STEM event for grades K-6.

SUN JAN 20

Hylton Presents ‘We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’ - 3 p.m. | From $26 Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Hear the compelling words of Martin Luther King Jr. interwoven with music created by African-American artists during the Civil Rights movement.

“We Shall Overcome” blends actual recordings of King’s speeches with music from African-American traditions.

SAT FEB. 2

Princess Ball - 6 p.m. | $8 Rowser Building, 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 The ball for princesses and their knights (father, grandfather or guardian) will include refreshments, crafts, dancing and a visit from a special guest princess.

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FRI FEB 8

Valentine’s Dance - 11 a.m. | $4 Rowser Building, 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 Event intended for those with intellectual or physical disabilities. Light lunch and refreshments will be served.

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Valentine Dinner Dance - 4 p.m. | $10 in advance, $15 at the door Rowser Building, 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway,

Stafford, VA 22554 For ages 40 and up, come in your favorite red attire for a night of dancing.

Light dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. More info at staffordcountyva.gov/1861/ParksRecreation.

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Tot Valentine Party - 10:30 a.m. | $10 Rowser Building, 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 Children will hear a story, make crafts, sing songs and play games to celebrate Valentine’s Day. More info at staffordcountyva.gov/1861/ParksRecreation.

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