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tafford County Public Schools’ Superintendent Bruce Benson has accepted a new position and will head to North Carolina’s Alamance County this summer. According to a report on Monday in the Burlington (North Carolina) Times News, Benson accepted a job from the Alamance-Burlington schools system and will start his new position in July. On Tuesday at a Stafford County School Board meeting, Benson publicly announced his resignation and acknowledged having mixed emotions.

“Anybody that thinks that this is not hard for me, you are wrong. I feel very connected to this board, to this community, to teachers and students across the schools,” he said. “It’s one of the things I’ve loved.” Benson said he is thankful for having the opportunity to serve the Stafford community for the past four years and appreciates the support of the board, staff and community. Benson is replacing a retiring superintendent in North Carolina, where he’ll lead a slightly smaller schools system than SCPS’s nearly 29,000-student population. He said he’s looking forward to new challenges, but

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Man charged with stealing car, tools in Stafford A man wanted in Stafford County for stealing $60,000 worth of tools and a vehicle was arrested recently in New York, according to Amanda Vicinanzo, spokeswoman for the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. Harry Herman Lamb, 53, was charged in Stafford with grand larceny and petit larceny. In New York, he was charged with possession of stolen property, eluding and several other offenses. On March 2, sheriff ’s office Deputy Randall Pinkard responded to a call about

the theft of tools from a locked box at Fredericksburg Public Auto Auction on Warrenton Road in south Stafford. The victim told the deputy that Lamb had been sleeping in the room connected to the garage where the tools were stolen. In examining the tool box, the deputy saw that it had been pried open. The victim said that $60,000 worth of tools had HARRY LAMB

been stolen, Vicinanzo said. Stafford Detective Timothy Covington later learned from New York State Police that Lamb had been arrested after fleeing from police and crashing the vehicle he was driving. Stafford Deputy Justin Forman discovered that the vehicle Lamb crashed had been stolen from the auto auction. The victim told the deputy that Lamb

Puppy, gift card scams are on the rise

Attorney General Mark Herring warns Virginians about a variety of phone and online scams. He said he was particularly concerned about scams involving a puppy and one with an iTunes gift card. The puppy scam involves an online breeder and a puppy that doesn’t exist. Consumers often pay hundreds of dollars for a puppy after seeing a photo. They are asked to pay costs such as transportation insurance. Red flags for this scam include stock photos, exotic or designer breeds offered at significant discounts and poorly constructed websites that include misspellings and grammatical errors, according to Herring’s office. The iTunes gift card scam is a new twist

on an old fraud. Scammers will call pretending to be a utility company, a government agency or even the IRS or law enforcement and demand payment via an iTunes gift card or another prepaid card to resolve some fabricated issue or debt. No legitimate company will demand payment via an iTunes card or a prepaid card, according to the release. “The best advice I can give Virginians is to trust your instincts, remember that nobody gives anything away for free and that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is,” said Herring in a statement. “Scammers and con artists are getting more sophisticated every day, using technology and mining social media to make

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had access to the dealer tags and keys when he was staying at the business, Vicinanzo said. No tools were recovered from the vehicle, but Lamb later confessed that he stole the tools and the vehicle from the auto auction. He also said that he sold the tools at truck stops along the way to New York, according to Vicinanzo. Lamb was incarcerated at Madison County Jail in Wampsville, New York, following his arrest. phone calls to offer free security scans that can install malware and steal your identity. Scammers might also diagnose a non-existent problem with a person’s computer requiring a payment for repair. The scammers may claim to be from a well-known technology company and try to intimidate victims with technical jargon. In IRS scams, con artists will contact victims claiming to be with the IRS to collect payments. They will also seek to gain personal or financial information. To make things worse, the scammers often have technology that masks their caller ID information and emails may appear official with government seals and logos. Lottery and sweepstakes scams can also fool people when a caller tells a victim that he or she has won a contest but needs to pay a fee to collect the winnings.

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continue. I will do anything I With 35 years’ experience in can do to help you guys in that public schools education, Benson transition.” will receive $200,000 per year at Also at the meeting, the his new position, according to school board: the Burlington Times News. * heard from Stafford County Benson joined SCPS in April Public Schools’ drum majors, 2014, after leaving a superwho reported that the 2017 intendent’s job at Accomack Band Together to Fight Hunger County Public Schools. He BRUCE BENSON raised funds for 35,069 meals for served there for three years. Prior to that, he held positions in Al- the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. * spoke about extending the school day bemarle County and Franklin City PubJune 13 (an early-release day) for 18 minlic Schools. Benson will make the move with his utes in the elementary schools. Benson wife Barbara, who works as a nurse. The said that just 18 minutes needs to be made couple also has three daughters, a son and up in instructional time due to inclement weather; however, in the middle and high five grandchildren. Scott Hirons, a former school board mem- schools, no time is required to make up. * approved a construction contract for a ber in the Falmouth District, spoke about Benson Tuesday and wished him well. He wastewater treatment facility replacement said he received numerous texts and messages project at Hartwood Elementary School. * unanimously approved the purchase of from people in the community Monday eve500 Chromebooks for 500 teachers attendning when they heard Benson was leaving. Hirons said they were sad to hear the ing a teaching and learning summit, for news and they understand how much Ben- $125,000. * granted approval to extend by 30 days son contributed to Stafford. He explained that as a new school board member, things the feasibility period for the proposed were difficult at times and Benson, a calm purchase of the Fredericksburg Christian force, was the reason he stayed on the board. School property. * discussed renovation and improve“He really did make the improvements he said he was going to make and had an ment parity in the schools with respect to major projects in the fiscal 2019-28 Capital action plan,” Hirons said. Benson told the school board and staff: Improvement Plan. Some board members “I’m confident that what we have valued were particularly concerned with long overduring the last four years and the improve- due attention needed to building improvements we’ve made – that that work will ments at Ferry Farm Elementary School.

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VFW District 10 presents Teacher of Year award Darin Ott, a teacher at Mountain View High School in Stafford was named the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Virginia District 10, Teacher of the Year in the high school division. More than 200 teacher and student

candidates competed from Northern Virginia. Thomas Annunziata, a teacher at Woodbridge Middle School, was named Teacher of the Year at a middle school.

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Arming teachers to stop the madness is just nuts Something is badly broken. Last weekend, over 500,000 But perhaps the worst thing is people gathered on the Nathat societally we’re still argutional Mall. Most of them ing about what to do about it. were young and many were Almost every school system children. They wanted to stop in the country, and particularthe madness of school shootly here in Northern Virginia, has ings. Their message was simple. spent a lot of time and resources You guys in Congress and the DAVID KERR on school security. White House are the adults, In Stafford the high schools introand week after the week, the number of duced school resource officers (they killings goes up. Why in heck aren’t you are regular deputies) in the early 1990s. doing something about this. Back then it was just an opportunity to Remarkably, this crisis began well maintain a law enforcement presence before most of these young people were in our high schools. Since then, everyborn. On April 20, 1999, two students thing’s changed. at Columbine High School in Jefferson Today, according to the Stafford school County, Colorado, killed 15 of their division’s Sherrie Johnson, there are classmates and then themselves. It was some 2,000 closed circuit television camchilling. But no one had any idea of eras in the school system. That probably what was to come. covers just about every vantage point, At the time, I had been on the Stafford County Schools Board for a little over a year. entrance and parking lot of every school. We also have 15 unarmed security ofThe Columbine shooting was over 2,000 ficers with three assigned to each high miles away, but it shook our little school school. On top of that, students have system, just like it did the entire country. passes. Just like going to work. It’s not a The new sheriff, Charlie Jett, was also uniform system, but strangers--if somea stranger to this kind of madness, but how they did get in, and all entrances are with a common sense typical of the either locked from outside or moniSheriff ’s Office, he posted a motorcycle tored-- would stand out. officer, in full dress uniform at each high As the situation has gotten worse, it school. He wanted to show that the seems some of the ideas for dealing with adults were keeping our schools safe. Thing is, the madness, and what else is school security on a state and national basis have gotten nuttier. One that’s gotthere to call it, kept on happening. The ten some traction is the notion of arming murderers, mostly teenagers, continued teachers. U.S. Senate candidate and chair to kill kids in schools with more regularof the Prince William Board of County ity and progressively more sophisticated Supervisors, Corey Stewart, along with weapons. It’s gotten to the point that for President Donald Trump, supports the many, the shootings blend together in notion. the collective mind. Overall, there have However, that view is by no means been some 122 school shootings since universal. Stafford school board member 2000 with a combined death toll of well Irene Egan (Aquia) said simply, that she over 200 and hundreds more injured. About 57 of those killed were elementary “did not support this idea in any way, shape or form.” Pam Yeung, (Garrisonschool students.

Politicians must heed the signs They live in fear because they It seems to me…in politics, one have seen school friends, teachmust learn to read the signs, espeers and administrators killed or cially the signs of change. Unforwounded before their eyes. They tunately, many politicians--local, have seen relatives and strangstate and national-- are often ers gunned down where they blind to the signs for change and live. They have seen blood, wounds continue unfair, wrong or unsuccessful programs while people are HARVEY GOLD and death. These are sights children should never see. crying for lasting solutions. So now, they have come together, millions The signs are there. Printed signs that shout out the words on the lips of children. of them, to ask for help. Not with weapons The signs are loud in the voices of the chil- but with pleading words. Their message is not threatening to dren who are peacefully asking for the president, Congress and lawmakers across our anyone. It is not to take the rights of othcountry to help them live in peace without ers away but to make certain that their worry as they sit in their classrooms, walk in rights are upheld, the rights promised in the streets, worship or go about a normal life the Declaration of Independence, “…the unalienable rights… life, liberty and the of going places without fear of gun violence. These united voices have increased in pursuit of happiness.” The question is, are lawmakers listening number and volume, and their simple message remains clear. The voices are peaceful to the signs and voices? Starting in 1955, Martin Luther King and have faces of every color. They are rich and poor, inner city, suburban and rural-- Jr. led peaceful demonstrations, telling children who have experienced a kind of lawmakers that discrimination against people of color had to end. hell that children should never know.

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ville) was equally adamant that an investment in mental health professionals and counselors made more sense. Also, not a single member of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors supports the notion of arming teachers. There is one more statistic to add to this discussion and it has to do with the availability of what have become progressively more lethal firearms. Back in 1994 Congress passed an assault weapons ban. Defining an assault weapon is challenging, but it comes down to military style, semiautomatic weapons with relatively large magazines. In other words, not your typical .30-06 bolt action hunting rifle. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush both endorsed the bill. It passed, but lapsed after 10 years. The almost immediate impact, when the restriction lifted, was that mass killers had access to far more lethal weapons than they did in 1999. What’s happened since is that the number of incidents and their respective death tolls have gone up. I think they call that cause and effect. Where does it stop? More social workers, more counselors, can help. Maybe we can stop these situations before they start. The same can be said of security. Metal detectors if need be and clear back packs. But reducing the number of military style semiautomatics is an absolute necessity. As for arming teachers, all I can say is, Mr. President, Mr. Stewart, that’s just nuts. Try to help solve the problem and not make it worse. 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. A gun ended his life and brought about some change, but lawmakers have not provided lasting solutions to provide life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all our citizens. Sure, we have made changes but poverty, intolerance and inequality still linger, and voices have been raised again regarding intolerance. Is it possible? Had our lawmakers understood what they needed to do to respond to those signs so that we would not be seeing protest marches about civil rights again in 2019? The question is, did they even understand what the problem is and what needs to be done? In December 1964, 25,000 people participated in an anti-war protest march on Washington and raised their signs against the war in Vietnam. I think it safe to say lawmakers did not hear those voices because that war lasted years and nearly tore our country apart. In 1970, signs were raised on campuses across the U.S. and the signs were clear that environmenGOLD tal pollution was harming our PAGE 6 planet, and the voices asked the

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lawmakers to do something. Lawmakers did respond with a host of new laws to create a healthier environment and created the EPA to make it happen. However, despite the laws and oversight, pollution not only has continued but spread to our oceans, air and even outer space. Now, we are embroiled in controversy again, and our concern has spread to climate change and global warming. The voices have always been clear. And, while solutions are often not easy, it is critical that the problem is fully understood to have lasting solutions. Partial or token remedies are not solutions and often create continued divisiveness and discontent. What better example of the lack of problem solving is England’s failure to listen to the signs raised in the Colonies and France’s ignoring the signs leading to the French Revolution. The history of the world is littered with trampled signs and unanswered or incomplete solutions. Today, the voices are calling out again and the signs are clear that the youth of our country and adults as well want our lawmakers to solve the problems that lead to gun violence. They need to be reminded that they ran for office to represent all the people, young and old, rich and poor, all colors and beliefs, and not just one faction. The signs are clear. It must be done because, once again, it is causing divisiveness. We hope the lawmakers are listening! Harvey Gold is a contributing writer at InsideNoVa. Reach him at StaffordNews@ insidenova.com.

TO THE EDITOR Clean air, water more important than campaign contributions

After seeing an article on offshore drilling, I did some looking into the positions of our local Republican congressman, Rob Wittman, on environmental issues. I can only conclude that the interests of the energy sector override the environment—unless the Chesapeake Bay is directly involved. We need someone in Congress who truly believes that clean air and water for everyone is more important than campaign contributions. Given the fact that he has spent “two decades as a shellfish specialist monitoring water quality and environmental health issues” I expected to see a record that reflects a strong commitment to environmental protection. However, he rejects the scientific consensus that human activity is responsible for global climate change and voted to prohibit studies looking at the economic impacts (positive or negative) of climate change. Further, he voted to reduce EPA’s budget by $1.9 billion, against funding to clean up lead contaminated water supplies in Flint, Michigan, supported increased energy company participation in writing regulations, and is in favor of allowing drilling off the coast of Hampton Roads. On the other hand, he consistently supports the EPA’s ability to protect the Chesapeake Bay. Is this how he shows his “commit-

ment to the principle that our country’s environment should be safeguarded for future generations” as stated on his website? Why does his commitment end at the shores of the Chesapeake? Has he totally forgotten his scientific training and commitments? Could it be because the energy sector has contributed over $150K to his campaign since 2010? John Dileo Stafford

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Sad to say, the United States has a culture of and for violence ... gun violence, domestic violence, political violence, etc. It now also has a culture running scared. Gun violence happens to be in the spotlight at the moment. One of your readers writes: “We should take a look at what our elected officials are doing to keep the citizens safe and how they feel about limiting the ability of people with psychological issues to purchase weapons.” He accuses Rep. Rob Wittman of “caring more about pleasing the gun lobby and ideological purity than common sense safety measures.” That can be taken as a harsh and volatile partisan accusation. The accusation stems from Wittman’s co-sponsorship of one bill and his vote on another that prevents the Social

Security Administration and the Veterans Administration from releasing their lists of benefit recipients deemed to be incapable of handling their benefits responsibly. Would it be unreasonable to ask gun control zealots to provide the number of these unfortunate individuals who they suspect are out there purchasing guns? Gun violence is the final action resulting from a condition or other cause that preceded it. Gun control is pointless if preceding conditions and causes are given a free pass in the violence issue. Additional gun control legislation thereby becomes nothing but a placebo. And now, as has been the case in previous mass shooting incidents, we enter the theatrics phase, with mass protest marches, calls for “tighter,” unspecified gun controls, questioning of the scope and need of the Second Amendment, continuing vilification of the NRA and a trial that will be a prolonged, frenzied media event. Compliant legislators will vote millions to “secure schools etc. In the end, in this instance, the shooter will achieve additional notoriety and some mental defective copy-cat--unlikely a SSA or VA benefit recipient--may make a try at achieving the same notoriety. Gun control measures do not come with guarantees. Jerome C. Burchard Gainesville

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Tober named Melvin Jones fellow Edmund Tober, a member of the Stafford County Lions Club, has been named a Melvin Jones Fellow by Lions Clubs International Foundation in recognition of his commitment to serving the world community. Named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones, the fellowship is one of the Foundation’s highest recognitions, honoring the commitment to humanitarian service. Tober recently received a commemorative plaque and lapel pin acknowledging his dedication to the foundation’s

humanitarian goals. As a Melvin Jones Fellow, he becomes a part of the growing network of individuals who are committed to improving the quality of life for people locally and in communities around the world. A donation of $1,000 was made in the name of the fellowship recipient. Donations received for Melvin Jones Fellowships are the backbone of LCIF, providing 75 percent of the foundation’s revenue. Contributions can be made by individuals (including non-Lions), clubs or districts.

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Stafford Troop 63 Scout receives Eagle award A Stafford County Troop 63 Boy Scout received his Eagle Scout rank at a ceremony Feb. 24 at his home. Joseph Swanson, a senior at North St a f f ord Hi g h School, completed his Eagle Scout project Oct. 14 and his Eagle Board of Review on Dec. 30, making him the JOSEPH SWANSON last Aquia District Scout to earn Eagle in 2017. For his Eagle project, Swanson worked with the disAbility Resource Center to create a disability-focused geocaching course on the Rappahannock Canal Path in Fredericksburg. Each cache contains a booklet with information on a specific disability, awareness ribbons and an item relating to the disability. The project seeks to give both an opportunity for those in the community to learn about disabilities,

as well as offer an activity for those with disabilities to do with their family. Swanson’s project earned a nomination for the Glenn and Melinda Adams Service Project of the Year. More information on his project is at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=6nqGBISm4pE&sns=em. Swanson is the 26th Scout to receive the Eagle rank in Troop 63. The troop is made up of Scouts from several high and middle schools in Stafford. During a speech at the Eagle ceremony, Swanson thanked his mentors and parents, who helped him along his Scouting career. “The scientists and astronauts in our space program brought the impossible dream of reaching for the stars much closer to reality,” said Jim Tully, Troop 63 scoutmaster. “A Scout who does his best in everything he tries will become the kind of man who reaches for the stars. Joseph, keep reaching for those stars.” Troop 63 meets Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School.

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THANK YOU TO OUR VOTERS FOR VOTING LOVING ARMS ACACDEMY BEST DAYCARE AND BEST CAMP/SUMMER PROGRAM IN NORTH STAFFORD FOR 2018

Loving Arms Academy, LLC What sets us apart from other child care programs? We are not a chain or franchise. Loving Arms Academy Childcare, Preschool & Summer Camp offers a loving, personal, hands-on nurturing environment, to support your Childs individual needs. The Center was established with its three major goals: 1. To Love first: by creating a loving, safe, environment. 2. To meet the individual / developmental needs: by promoting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well being. 3. Provide support systems: for families to enhance parent child interaction. Our creative academic curriculum is designed to provide a balanced education for your child, with active and engaging experiences to stimulate their intellectual curiosity. Our center is regulated by the state of Virginia Department of Social Services. Loving Arms, daily classroom lesson plans include Curriculum books for Toddlers, 2’s 3’s 4’s, as well as our Pre-K, JR. Kindergarten classes. We also have a multipurpose room, that can be use for all of our other enrichment classes offered.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT www.lovingarmsacademy.org or call (540) 602-2647 La Shawn R. Talbert LAA Director Loving Arms Academy, LLC 8 Dorothy Lane Stafford, VA 22554 O: (540) 602-2647

2018

Hours of Operation 6am-11pm Monday thru Friday and Saturday 7am to 1pm

AGRICULTURE Winery

Potomac Point

Happy Hour Spot

Fatty’s Taphouse Library

Porter Library Local Attraction

AROUND NORTH STAFFORD

Cleaning, Exam & X-rays

(Reg. $388) Offer expires in 30 days.

Includes exam, cleaning (prophylaxis) & x-rays. New Patients Only. Advertised fee is the minimum fee, subject to clinical need. One or more of the following ADA codes may reflect the treatment rendered under this offer. D0150, D0330, D0272, D0210, D1110. *This offer is not to be applied toward account balances or dental services already delivered and not in conjunction with any other offers, discounts or reduced-fee plans.

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Administrative Assistant

Corinna at Lowes-Kitchens Community Event/Festival

North Stafford Farmers Market Staffordboro (610) Commuter Lot Stafford VA 22556 540-602-8541 Date Spot

UMI Japanese Cuisine

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20 Dunn Dr., Stafford Va 22556 540-628-2086

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1500 Jefferson Davis Hwy Fredericksburg VA 22401 540-373-3881 umisushiva.com

Located next to Meadows Farms Nursery

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We Welcome New Patients!

Gloria Adams

Thank you for Voting Me Best Residential and Best Commercial Real Estate Agent of North Stafford 2018 I am never to busy to help so please let me know if I can ever be of service to your family and friends!

Multi-Million Dollar Producer Realtor®, ABR®

2018

Serving The Greater Fredericksburg Area and Surrounding Counties

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North Stafford Farmers Market Staffordboro (610) Commuter Lot Stafford VA 22556 | 540-602-8541 Most Colorful Character

Principal Alexis White, GES 540-658-6629 Ms. White is the principal of Garrisonville Elementary School, home of the Gators. Garrisonville Elementary School (GES) has the most amazing staff, excellent students, and dedicated parents. Our goal is that all of our students enjoy coming to GES knowing they are important members of our Gator family. We strive to provide our Gators with the best educational experience possible while developing their communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, citizenship, and wellness skills. Garrisonville is known for our EPIC school spirit and enthusiasm for learning....once a Gator, always a Gator!

Place of Worship

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

Most Community involved person

Lester Long

Place to work

Tire Store

J&J Upholstery and Drapery Fabric, Inc.

Tires Plus

Most Community Involved Business

North Stafford Farmers Market Staffordboro (610) Commuter Lot Stafford VA 22556 | 540-602-8541 Public Servant

Deputy Deuntay Diggs Worst Traffic Hazard

610 AUTO Auto Dealership-American

Leckner Nissan Auto Dealership-Foreign

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Music Instruction

Bella Cafe Performing Arts Group

Riverside Theater

BEAUTY & WELLNESS Barber Shop

Slammin Cuts & Styles Hair Salon

Winning Image Salon & Day Spa

Leckner Nissan

540-659-0926 www.winningimagesalonanddayspa.com

Auto Repair Shop

Hairstylist/Barber

Kaz Automovtive

Abby Matako at Studio G Salon

Carwash

610 Car Wash

To our family, funeral service is not just a profession, it is a calling....

Thank you for Voting Covenant Funeral Home as the BEST Funeral Home in Stafford

2018

We are Staffordâ€™s only family owned and operated funeral home. Staffordâ€™s most spacious and modern facility. Service packages that combine compassionate service and pricing. Covenant is the only funeral home in Stafford owned and operated by the Mullins family. 3 generations of service.

1310 Courthouse Rd, Stafford, VA 22554

540-658-9221

540-288-1681 facebook.com/studioGHair Instagram: @hairbyabbymatako

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Dr. Bob Mills

Stewart Family Chiropractic Robert (Bob) Mills, DC Dr. Bob Mills was born and raised in Stafford Virginia. He graduated from Stafford High School and then continued his education at Radford University where he enjoyed playing rugby and studied according to a pre med program earning degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Shortly after. he returned to Stafford High School but this time as a teacher. During this time he thought hard about which field in health care he would like to study further. He decided on Chiropractic as a more natural and holistic approach to health care and enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange Florida. After graduating in 2013 he found his way back to his home town and is now practicing out of Stewart Family Chiropractic.

2018

Congratulations to Rehabilitation Services of Stafford, for being voted the best rehab facility in Stafford County. We value your dedication to improving the health of the people in the community we serve.

Stewart Family Chiropractic Stafford.mwhc.com

Office: 540-558-8319 e-mail: drbobchiropractic23@gmail.com www.staffordchiro.com 1 Novak Drive Stafford, Virginia 22554

Thanks for voting me #1 Chiropractor!

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Massage Services

Massage Envy Nail Salon

Escape Salon & Day Spa Tanning Salon

2B Tan Spa

Imperial Salon & Day Spa

enters the Academy as Family. Our undivided individual attention to our clients create a safe haven for our clientele to feel at extreme ease when leaving their Loving Inspiration in our care. Childcare/Preschool

Merit School of Stafford Preschool Grace Preparatory School

College/University

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Teacher

Camp/Summer Program

Joann Miller NSHS

8 Dorothy Lane, Stafford VA 22554 www.lovingarmsacademy.org Loving Arms Academy, LLC we create a loving experience for every Loving Inspiration in our Care. We offer quality care, in a Loving, safe, & educational environment for children ages 0 months to 12 years the “Loving Arms Way”. Loving Arms Academy, LLC, the place “Where Loving Your Child Comes 1st”, is an experience. We treat every client that

Outback Steakhouse

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Jin’s Garden BBQ Restaurant

Mission BBQ

Rockhill Volunteer Fire Department

Fine Dining

Log Cabin Restaurant Italian Restaurant

Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria Friendliest Restaurant

Chef

Prufrock Chef - CeCe Cooper Bar/Pub

Carlos O’Kelly’s Szcheuan D’lite Coffee Shop

Firefighter

Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria

Asian Restaurant

Delivery

Loving Arms Academy

Family Restaurant

American Cuisine

Private School

Day Care

CHILDCARE & EDUCATION

DINING

The Mantle Coffee Shop

15 Tech Parkway #101, Stafford VA 22556 571.259.7680 | https://mantlecoffee.com/

Law Enforcement Officer

Outdoor Dining

Sgt Diggs

Potomac Point Winery

UMI Japanese Cuisine 20 Dunn Dr., Stafford Va 22556 540-628-2086 1500 Jefferson Davis Hwy Fredericksburg VA 22401 540-373-3881 umisushiva.com Mexican/Southwestern Restaurant

El Gran Charro Mexican Restaurant Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt

Abner Butterfield Ice Cream Company “PROUDLY SERVING STAFFORD, SPOTSYLVANIA, AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES” 703-825-6083 | www.abnerb.com

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Stafford House of Yoga

the Best Yoga Studio in Stafford "I absolutely love ALL yoga classes. The instructors are all phenomenal. Everyone is so friendly and make you feel welcome. I have been doing yoga for 20 years, either at a gym or at home, and I have never felt more welcome than at the House of Yoga. I look forward to class everyday. I would not change a thing." Thank you. - Maria P.

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Hot Yoga Teacher Training begins this Fall contact info@staffordhouseofyoga.com for more details! 971 Garrisionville Rd, Stafford VA 22556

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Monday - Saturday 6:30-8:30 • Closed Sun

Located in North Stafford Shoppes 15 Tech Parkway, Stafford VA 22556 Phone 540-318-6726 • mantlecoffee.com

Pizza

Dentist

Neibauer Dental Care Garrisonville

Family Pizzeria Sandwich/Sub

20 Berkshire Drive, Suite 115, Stafford, VA 22554 www.NeibauerDentalGarrisonville.com

Firehouse Subs Wings

Bluepoint Group Chiropractor

HOME & GARDEN Dry Cleaners

ZIPS Dry Cleaners Mowing/Landscape Company

Corner Garden Center & CGC Landscaping Pest Control

Dodson Bros. Exterminating Co. Picture Framer

Sign Frame

Eye Doctor

My Eye Doctor

Dr. Bob Mills - Stuart Family Chiropractic 1 Novak Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 540-558-8319 | www.staffordchiro.com

Abby Matako, Senior Stylist

Visit Abby at Studio G Salon at 85 Mine Road, Suite 105, Stafford, Va or Call for an appointment (540)-288-1681 Facebook.com/StudioGHair

General Practitioner

Cardinal Internal Medicine Obstetrician/ Gynecologist/ Midwife

Patricia Murray, GYN Assoc of Fburg Orthodontist

Meadows Farms HEALTH & MEDICAL

Best Of North Stafford

Weight Loss Center

Wings to Go

Plant Center

Thank you for voting Abby Matako Best Hairstylist for 2018

Dr. Lupi, Lupi Orthodontics Pediatrician

Dr. Loving, Pediatric Partners of Stafford

Abner Butterfield Ice Cream was established in Stafford VA in 2011. Now in our 7th year of scooping, we're proud to continue serving you the best creamy fresh homemade ice cream and have featured over 145 flavors so far. Looking forward to a great 2018! https://www.facebook.com/AbnerButterfieldIceCream/

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Garrisonville

Elementary School Home of the Gators!

Congratulations Ms. Alexis White on the selection as "MOST COLORFUL CHARACTER!" Thanks for making us proud every day at Garrisonville Elementary School

Go Gators! www.staffordschools.net/GES Garrisonville Elementary School

2018

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Rehab Facility

Event Venue

Mary Washington Hospital Center

Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center

Rehabilitation Services at Stafford Medical Pavilion Stafford Hospital Campus 125 Hospital Center Blvd., Ste 303 Stafford, VA 22554 540-741-9647 | www.mwhc.com

PETS Pet Boarding

Stafford Animal Hospital

HOSPITALITY Hotel/Resort

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Pet Grooming

Denise the Dog Groomer

Tourist Destination

National Museum of the Marine Corps OCCASIONS

Veterinarian

Aquia Garrisonville Animal Hospital PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Florist

Attorney

Achara Florist & Fine Gifts

Nathaniel Buzeck

2781 Jeff Davis Hwy., Stafford, VA 22554 540-720-0748 | www.acharaflorist.com Limo/Car Service

Bank

Navy Federal Credit Union Insurance

JD Limousine and Sedan Service

USAA

Th a n k Yo u f o r Vo t i n g

U s Th e B e s t i n S t a f f o r d !

MISCELLANEOUS Funeral Home

Covenant Funeral Home 1310 Courthouse Rd. Stafford, Virginia 22554 540-658-9221 4801 Jefferson Davis Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22408 540-898-4326 covenantfuneralservice.com

Whether you need assisted living, memory care, daybreak or respite care, we are who you can count on to ‘care for those who cared for us.’ Customer Service

North Stafford Farmers Market Staffordboro (610) Commuter Lot Stafford VA 22556 | 540-602-8541

RECREATION & FITNESS

Travel Agency

Fitness Center/ Gym

AC Travel Service

Jeff Rouse Center

Senior Living Facility

Greenfield Senior Living of Stafford 540-288-9353 | GreenfieldSeniorLiving.com Greenfield Senior Living of Stafford is a Community whose purpose is to provide outstanding services to seniors. We strive to provide exceptional care which allows our Residents to lead full and enriching lives. Our Residents are treated with respect and have the freedom to pursue the lifestyle and dreams that fulfill their every day lives. We at Greenfield Senior Living of Stafford open our hearts to every senior who decides to call Greenfield home.

1600 Mine Rd, Stafford, VA 22554 (540) 318-6332 | rousecenter.com The Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center gives a huge thank you to our community for naming us Best Fitness Center in the area! To our dedicated Stafford neighbors: thank you for making our first two years in Stafford amazing! We are so pleased to be able to offer activities you want: group fitness, swimming, weight training, basketball, birthday parties, youth sports, league play and more! To those who have not yet visited: what are you waiting for? We are located just off Exit 140; swing by to see how we can help you on your journey to wellness! Personal Trainer

Tony Plath

North Stafford Farmers Market Long Sunday Market

Full service florist with award Winning designers specializing in unique gifts for all occasions including weddings, anniversaries, funerals and birthdays and so much more! Serving Stafford since 1995!

Opening Day - Sunday April 8th NEW LOCATION 163 Staffordboro Blvd (610 Commuter Lot)

To celebrate and thank our customers for voting us the best, we are offering a 20% discount on all orders in April. Must mention this ad when placing your order. 2781 Jeff Davis Highway Stafford, VA 22554 (540)720-0748 • acharaflorist.com Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs: 9:00 to 5:00 • Friday: 9:00 to 6:00 Sat: 9:00 to 3:00 • Sun: Closed

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8 am to 1 pm

Veteran Owned, Family Operated Farmers Market bringing local small businesses direct to the Stafford Community

Golf Course

Commercial Real Estate Agent

Augustine Golf Club

Gloria Adams at Avery Hess

Yoga/ Pilates Studio

Stafford House of Yoga

971 Garrisonville Rd., Stafford VA 22556 540-659-0777 | staffordhouseofyoga.com Recreation Facility

Jeff Rouse Center 1600 Mine Rd, Stafford, VA 22554 (540) 318-6332 | rousecenter.com

REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT Remodeling Company

Ponderosa Carpentry, Inc. Builder/ Construction Company

Fletcher Construction

11019 Leavells Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407 C: 540-645-8058 O: 540-632-2824 gloriaadams.averyhess.com Flooring /Carpet Company

A to Z Carpet & Upholstery Inc. Mason/Decks

Greystone Masonry Painting Company

Painters Specialists Plumbing Company

Pipeworks Roofing Company

John Mills Roofing Residential Real Estate Agent

Countertops

Elite Countertops Landscape Consultant

Stafford Nursery

Gloria Adams AveryHess Realtors 11019 Leavells Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407 C: 540-645-8058 O: 540-632-2824 gloriaadams.averyhess.com

Thank you for Voting us Best Hair Salon!

55 Doc Stone Road Stafford, VA 22556 Appointments: (540) 659-0926 Open Monday through Friday 9am-8pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 11am-4pm

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Thank you for voting GREENFIELD SENIOR LIVING OF STAFFORD

2018

BEST ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY IN NORTH STAFFORD FOR 2018

OUR Lifestyle

From fitness classes to scavenger hunts to celebrations and religious services honoring the wonderful diversity of backgrounds here at Greenfield of Stafford, our residents and staff are always on the go – and always making the most of life.

OUR Community

Whether your loved one prefers quiet evenings taking in a new book or seeking new adventures on the town, there’s a place for them at Greenfield of Stafford, where innovative care meets the warmth of Southern hospitality. It begins with our passionate Care Leaders, who ensure your loved one receives the personalized care and comfort they need, while maintaining the independence and activity they crave. Check out our website at

GreenfieldSeniorLiving.com to find out more about us

30 Kings Crest Drive | Stafford, Va 22554 | (540) 288-9353 MA RCH 2018 | BEST O F STA FFO RD | 7

Thank you for voting Jeff Rouse Sport & Swim Center (JRSSC) Best Fitness Center & Best Recreation Facility! 1600 Mine Road Stafford, VA 22554 (540) 318-6332 www.rousecenter.com 8 | B E S T O F S TA F F OR D | MA R CH 2 0 1 8

LIVING WITH DOGS | LAURIE C. WILLIAMS

Training the pint-sized dog for the big world tucked away for too long, missing Small dogs can be very apout on the critical socialization pealing. If you live in an apartperiod when a dog forms his ment, townhouse or a house opinion of the world around with limited outdoor area, him. Once your small dog or a small dog can be a much puppy has the proper immuniwiser choice than a large one zations (several distemper/parvo that requires a lot more space. virus boosters and a Bordetella If you travel a lot, a small LAURIE vaccine), it’s time to get him out dog is a lot more portable and is C. WILLIAMS and about to meet a variety of definitely easier to “pick up and go” than his larger counterpart. However, people, spend time in many different environments, and learn how to play and just because a dog is smaller does not interact with other puppies and friendly lessen the responsibility. older dogs. Small dogs have just as many if not Just remember, all interactions must more needs than larger ones. And let’s be positive and enjoyable for the puppy. face it, small dogs have acquired a 2) Walk a mile in his paws: Have you reputation of being snippy, yappy and ever imagined how big the world must ill-behaved. look to a five-pound, 8-inch-tall dog? It doesn’t have to be this way, and small dogs certainly aren’t inherently this Every once in a while, get on the floor and take a look at the environment from way. However, far too often owners of your dog’s perspective. You might even small dogs skimp on their training and find some potential hazards you never socialization. As an owner of small dogs thought of. myself, I make a point of going above When training, consider putting her and beyond in getting my smaller dogs on a raised surface such as a groomsocialized, acclimated and ready for the ing table so she doesn’t have to look up world around them. so far to see you. When teaching your If you have a small dog, here are some small dog to walk on a leash--and yes, things that you can do to prepare your you definitely should leash train even pint-sized pet for facing the big world: the smallest dog--using a target stick 1) Create a social butterfly: Far too will help protect your back by providing many small-dog owners keep their dogs

a focal point for your dog that doesn’t require you to bend over. 3) Don’t segregate or discriminate: Don’t treat big dogs like the bogey man! In fact, go ahead and enroll him in a reputable obedience class with dogs of all sizes and taught by an experienced instructor. It’s only natural to be a little protective of your petite pooch, but dogs are very perceptive and can sense when we’re uneasy. If your pup sees that you’re OK with bigger dogs, chances are he’ll be OK with them too. 4) Form a partnership/give him a job: Most dogs, even the tiniest ones, were bred to assist man or perform some type of job or duty. Training your dog to perform certain duties or allowing him to participate in dog sports and activities will not only build his confidence but will give him a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Remember your little dog is a dog, not a tiny human. Even though we love our dogs like one of the family, and certainly one of the best things about little dogs is they look like perpetual puppies their entire lives, we do them a tremendous disservice by attributing human characteristics to them and imposing human expectations that they can’t possibly ever live up to.

Have realistic, fair expectations and remember that mistakes will happen — they’re dogs! Stafford business owner Laurie C. Williams is a published author, television and radio personality and nationallyrecognized dog trainer. She can be reached at info@pupniron.com.

SHELTER PET

King is a 5-year-old, male pitbull terrier. He can be seen at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, 540-658-PETS.

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Garrett Reams comfortable on the move » BY HUGH RIST

FOR INSIDENOVA

Sometimes the road less traveled isn’t necessarily the best road. Such is the case for Mountain View senior center fielder Garrett Reams, who has moved several times in his life because of his father’s career in the Navy and played baseball at two other high schools, Western Branch and Nansemond-Suffolk, before coming to Mountain View last season as a junior. Reams figures to play a key role for the Wildcats, not only in terms of stability in the outfield, but in terms of leadership; and he sees his ability to adapt to new situations quickly as a strength that enabled him to mesh with his new teammates. “Because of my father’s [Matthew] career in the Navy, I got used to being comfortable no matter where I was,” Reams said. “Because I’ve lived just about all over Virginia when I came to Mountain View, even though it was hard because I didn’t know anyone, I tried not to be nervous. “It was easy [to fit in] because of the way coach [Craig] Lopez runs his program, and because all the other guys are just good dudes and we like the same things. We are really close now.” Reams also pitches, but he says playing anywhere in the outfield is where he is most comfortable, and where he is likely to make his mark at the next level. Although he has been accepted at Virginia Commonwealth and Old Dominion

Mountain View senior Garrett Reams is hopeful a good season will attract interest from four-year college baseball programs. DAVID FAWCETT/INSIDENOVA

as a student who plans to major in business management or marketing, he has not received an offer for baseball. But Reams said he is hoping that he can leverage a strong season with the Wildcats into a college offer. “College is definitely an important consideration, and one of my former coaches at Suffolk, who coaches at a junior college in Virginia, said I am welcome to play there. But I really am hoping to use what I do this season, as well as the contacts all of my high school coaches

have, to get some help with college and be able to play baseball. I don’t think I would walk on if I didn’t get any help,” Reams said. For now, Reams said, a more important consideration is helping Mountain View succeed, and he believes the Wildcats are talented and united enough to be conference contenders despite getting off to a slow start “because of some jitters.” “The guys all buy in to what coach Lopez is trying to get us to do. There’s a lot of talent and we are all really close on and

off the field. So I would say winning our conference is something we are looking to do and is a possibility,” Reams said. Being a part of a successful team at Mountain View would be gratifying for two reasons. First, Reams attended the Mountain ViewJames River Group 5A state title game in 2016, won by the Wildcats, because he was living in the area and he played against many of the James River players in travel tournaments. “I saw what Mountain View was able to do, and I was excited to be a part of it when I got here,” Reams said. Secondly, Reams has an appetite for winning because just after he left Western Branch, where he played in his freshman year, the team won a Group 6A title. Reams’ love for the game was cultivated when he began playing organized baseball in earnest around age 11 for an Amateur Athletic Union team called the Tidewater Drillers, which saw him play tournaments in places such as Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Cooperstown, N.Y. Until last summer, Reams played with another travel team, the Old Dominion Hitters, and he also has played a few American Legion games during his high school career. He said he prefers playing high school ball because it’s more team-oriented. “Playing high school baseball is a lot of fun. When you play in showcase games, you really just want to have a good outing yourself --even if your team’s not winning --and make sure you impress the people who are watching. But high school [baseball] is more of a team game, and that makes it more enjoyable.”

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Hamilton runs impressive 40 time at Penn State’s Pro Day » BY DAVID FAWCETT

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Mountain View graduate DaeSean Hamilton knew his speed concerned NFL teams. On March 20 at Penn State’s Pro Day, Hamilton continued to put those doubts to rest when, according to the school’s numbers, he ran a 4.52 40 in front of representatives from all 32 NFL teams. Hamilton said various scouts also timed him between a 4.47 and 4.51.

Hamilton, who is the Nittany Lions’ alltime leading receiver, did not run in the 40 at the NFL Combine. Hamilton also did well in the passcatching portion of pro day. Last Tuesday’s performance follows other impressive outings as Hamilton prepares for the April 26-28 NFL Draft. He received rave reviews at the East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. ranks Hamilton on his latest 2018 NFL top 10

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late-round pick or undrafted free agent, but some draft projections have him going as high as the third round.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MARCH 30

Easter Bunny Lunch March 30; 10:30 a.m. to noon Rowser Building, Stafford Ages 5 and under staffordparks.com

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Adoption Event & Bake Sale March 31; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Petsmart, 1160 Stafford Marketplace, Stafford bobbiespitrescue.org

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APRIL 1

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The three Nickles brothers all played baseball together at Colonial Forge High School. But it looked like that would not happen at the college level, especially after Shawn Nickles went to a junior college in Maryland last season as a freshman. Meanwhile, Michael Nickles and Matthew Nickles were freshman last season at Division III Randolph-Macon in Ashland. “Shawn went to college and I figured he would be there all four years,” Michael Nickles said. Shawn Nickles went to Marshall in West Virginia and then went to Harford Community College, which has had a strong baseball program north of Baltimore. But then this season Shawn came to Randolph-Macon, where he is a sophomore outfielder. “This is his first year at RandolphMacon. We played three years together in high school,” said Michael Nickles, a sophomore third baseman. “Honestly I never thought we would get to play together until I found out he was coming here. We are all so competitive with each other. Last year I was a backup; that was my role. This year I have started at third base.” The Yellow Jackets were 13-3 overall and 5-1 in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference going into games this week. Randolph-Macon was hitting .308 as a team in its first 16 games with 23 homers and a team slugging average of .504. Michael Nickles was hitting .283 with three home runs in his first 15 games this season. Matthew Nickles, a sophomore righthanded pitcher and twin brother to Michael, had an ERA of 3.52 with a record of 0-0.

“This year he was coming out of the bullpen,” Michael said of his twin brother. “Our parents come to a lot of games if they can get around work and stuff.” It was not a sure thing that all three brothers would end up at the same school. “I looked at Mary Washington because they were close to home. I started leaning toward Randolph-Macon because I thought it was a great program,” he said. “We each looked at different schools. But at the end we wanted to go to the same schools.” Michael Nickles played four years of baseball at Colonial Forge High and helped the team win a district title in 2013. He was an all-conference player as a sophomore, junior and senior and as a junior gained regional and state honors. Nickles feels that two of the teams to beat in the ODAC are Shenandoah and Washington & Lee. “I definitely think we are a team to beat,” he said. “Our conference has a lot of good teams.” Another Stafford product with the Yellow Jackets is senior outfielder Cole Migliorini, a former Colonial Forge standout. He was the ODAC player of the year last season and was hitting .367 with five homers going into this week. “He has gotten a lot better since high school,” Matthew Nickles said. “It is just awesome to see how guys like him can develop.” The three brothers are the sons of Brian and Kathy Nickles. Their father played baseball at West Springfield High. Matthew Nickles is studying biology and Shawn is interested in communications. The Randolph-Macon brothers have two other brothers, for a total of five. David Driver can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.

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