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School board agrees to CIP priorities

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he waiting seemed endless, the uncertainty seemed palpable and the actual tryout seemed somewhat in-

terminable. But for North Stafford High School graduate Joey Slye, Virginia Tech’s pro day March 14 was a good experience, one that he hopes will help him achieve the dream he has had since he was 8—playing

in the NFL. When Slye got up about 7 o’clock that morning, he went to the gym to lift, which is his custom before practices and games. “I’m kind of a gym rat,” Slye said. After the short lifting session, Slye said he was eager to get into the indoor facility and start kicking because of the sheer volume that comes with every kick. “We have a state-of-the-art indoor facility, so I wanted the coaches there to hear the kicks very well, and

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he Stafford County School Board approved its major 10-year Capital Improvement Plan project list Tuesday for fiscal 2019-2028. The board voted 6-1 to approve, with school board member Irene Egan, Aquia District, casting the dissenting vote. The priorities, which will make their way to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, include: • the purchase and renovation of Fredericksburg Christian School property off Garrisonville Road, to include the Gari Melchers’ renovation as needed by fiscal 2019 • the current-site rebuild or renovation of Ferry Farm Elementary School as needed by 2023 • the rebuild of Hartwood Elementary School on a new site as needed by 2025 • the construction of “new high school No. 6” as needed by 2024 • the construction of “new elementary school No. 18” as needed by 2027 “We need to be communicating to our community our needs, within and outside of the process of the CIP, because look at these dates; they are one after another and we do not want to continue to be in that state in the future,” said Hartwood District school board member Holly Hazard after the vote. During the discussion, Egan said that Melchers wasn’t on a previous school board CIP priority list and school board member Patricia Healy, R-Rock Hill, re-

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some of them looked up from what they were doing and took notice,” Slye said. Slye said he kicked for about two hours and in retrospect he said he wishes he had been more certain about when he was going to kick with a lot of coaches watching him, but he was pleased overall with how he did. One of the main coaches watching him was New York Jets special teams NFL

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Stafford woman killed chasing her dog on I-95 A Stafford woman was killed after she was hit by a car while chasing her dog on Interstate 95 on April 7, according to Corinne Geller, Virginia State Police public relations director. Katie M. Mason, 28, chased after the dog into the southbound travel lanes less than a mile south of exit 136 at 9:56 p.m. She was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry south on I-95 when it ran off the interstate

and struck a guardrail. Mason’s dog, also traveling in the Camry, escaped from the vehicle following the crash and Mason ran after it, police said. A 2012 Honda Civic traveling south on I-95 was unable to avoid striking Mason as she ran through the travel lane. The dog, a black pug named Stella, was also struck and did not survive.

According to a Fox 5 D.C. report, Mason’s family released a statement: “Katie was a fiercely protective momma to her pets Stella and Sapphire. She was passionate about all creatures big and small specifically big cats (lions) and small dogs. …” She was selfless toward animals and people alike, they said, and an avid Rams basketball fan.

Mason was a medic in the Army National Guard and the Army Reserves, as well as a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, where she majored in biology. The family asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the African Wildlife Foundation at AWF.org, in Mason’s name. “She would have loved to know she helped save just one lion,” they said.

Overdose outside North Stafford Cashier charged with letting boyfriend bypass checkout Taco Bell leads to drug arrest Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office arrested a man Friday on drug charges following an overdose in a vehicle parked outside the Taco Bell on Garrisonville Road BRIAN TYLER EDWARDS in North Stafford, according to Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo. Deputy L.A. Burgess responded to a call about an unresponsive man at the restaurant on April 6. The deputy saw a

man, later identified as Brian Tyler Edwards, 26, of Stafford, in the drive-thru of the restaurant, with a needle in his right hand and the vehicle still in drive. The deputy placed the vehicle in park and took the needle from Edwards’ hand. The deputy then revived the Edwards using naloxone. When the suspect awoke, he told the deputy there was heroin in the vehicle and he had used it within the past 30 minutes. Edwards was evaluated by rescue personnel and taken to Rappahannock Regional Jail. He was charged with driving under the influence, possession of a controlled substance and possession of controlled paraphernalia.

A Walmart cashier faces embezzlement charges after she let her boyfriend leave the store on several occasions without paying for approximately $683.67 worth of groceries, according to Stafford County Sheriff’s Of- JENNIFER fice spokesperson SATTERWHITE Amanda Vicinanzo. On March 1, Deputy Justin Howell responded to a call regarding a past occurred larceny at the Walmart located at 11 Village Parkway in south Stafford. Upon arrival, the deputy learned from a security guard that on

Feb. 22 he saw a customer with a cart full of groceries approach the register in the garden section of the store and the cashier did not ring up most of the items. He later pulled up the transaction and noticed that most of the items were not scanned or paid for. During an internal investigation, the cashier, identified as Jennifer Renee Satterwhite, 38, of King George, admitted to allowing her boyfriend to go through her line without paying. On March 10 deputies arrested the employee’s boyfriend, Dougie Ray Gillis, 36, of King George, on one charge of petit larceny, two charges of conspiracy and two charges of grand larceny. On March 20, Satterwhite was arrested on three charges of embezzlement and two charges of conspiracy. Both were incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail.

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STAFFORD BRIEFS STAFFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION TO HOST RUN/WALK Stafford Hospital Foundation will host its annual 5K run/walk on Saturday, April 14. This will be the fourth race in the Fredericksburg Area Running Club, Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Series. Proceeds will benefit Stafford Hospital and the community that it serves. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. at Stafford Hospital, 125 Hospital Center Drive. For more, call 540-741-9000. STAFFORD HIGH TO STAGE ‘JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH’ The public is invited to a production of “James and the Giant Peach” in Stafford High School’s auditorium. The show, put on by the high school’s fine arts department, is a musical adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure. Performances will be April 20-21 and April 26-28 at 7 p.m. Matinees will be April 21 and April 28 at 2 p.m. The school’s orchestra will provide the music for the play. On Fridays and Saturdays, there will be a “peachy-keen carnival” an hour before the show, including games, face painting, live music, various performers and balloon animals. Tickets are $7 for children and students, and $10 for adults. For more, email thestaffordplayers@ gmail.com.

RED CROSS SEEKING BLOOD DONORS The American Red Cross is encouraging eligible donors to give blood. Donors of all blood types are needed to help meet patient needs this spring. Those who donate blood through May 13 will be entered to win one of three $1,000 gift cards to a home-improvement retailer, courtesy of Suburban Propane. The following donation opportunities are available in Stafford: April 19, Porter Library, 2001 Parkway Blvd. April 20, 1 to 5 p.m., Anytime Fitness, 27 South Gateway Drive, No. 115 April 23, 1 to 7 p.m., Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 161 Embrey Mill Road April 24, 1 to 7 p.m., Ferry Farm Baptist Church, 1 Westmoreland Drive April 30, 3 to 6 p.m., Onelife Fitness, 315 Garrisonville Road For an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

MWHC will host events April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mary Washington and Stafford hospitals. Attendees will receive tools to discuss their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and instructions on how to complete written advance directives also known as healthcare powers of attorney and living wills. These documents are legally valid under Virginia law. Representatives from The Conversation Project will be on hand to explain advance directives, help complete forms and answer questions. Long and short versions, as well forms in Spanish, will be available. Mike Newby of Hancock, Daniel, Johnson & Nagle, PC, will also make a presentation at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg from noon to 1 p.m. He will answer questions, provide free information and give assistance with advance healthcare planning. For more, visit nhdd.org and MWHC.com.

STAFFORD HOSPITAL TAKES PART IN HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY Mary Washington Healthcare, along with other community, state and national organizations, is helping to raise awareness of advance healthcare decisions. National Healthcare Decisions Day encourages adults to consider their healthcare wishes and put them in writing in case they ever become unable to communicate.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO HOLD MEETINGS The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will hold the following meetings in April: * April 17 – budget work session, 1 p.m., conference room ABC * April 17 – public hearings on tax rates regarding new service districts for Lake Carroll and Lake Arrowhead, 7 p.m., board chambers

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PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE MANAGE CHRONIC PAIN, DISEASES The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, otherwise known as “Live Well, Virginia!” will be held May 3 to June 7 at the disAbility Resource Center in Fredericksburg. The evidence-based, self-management program will run from 10 a.m. to noon. Developed at Stanford University, it consists of six weekly two-hour sessions. Two trained volunteers lead the sessions, which are offered at no cost and address common conditions of any chronic disease. Medical advice is not given to participants, but many self-management topics are covered including working with your health care professional, dealing with depression, making informed treatment decisions, using medication, communicating, eating healthy, getting a good night’s sleep and making an action plan. For more, visit cildrc.org or contact Tennie Gratz by emailing tgratz@cildrc. org or by calling 547-373-2559.

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Election 2018 – As Virginia goes, so goes the nation Reston in the same district. It Once again, Virginia is being also made sure all these Demowatched as a possible bellwethcratic voters didn’t affect er for Election 2018. We’re nearby districts. just one state, but, over the But demographics, younger decades, bit-by-bit, the comvoters, voters moving in from monwealths with its diverse other states and changing atand changing mix, has become titudes have made these once an indicator of the nation’s sentiDAVID KERR reliable conservative bastions ments as a whole. Fifty years more fertile territory for Democrats. ago no one would have predicted such a Add to that the intense negative response thing. But today is another story. Last year, pretty much for the first time to President Trump, which was easy to see in the 2017 election and some of ever, Virginia’s elections for the House of these suburban and exurban dominated Delegates, as well as governor, lieutencongressional districts are now possible ant governor and attorney general, were swing districts. carefully followed by national and even For instance, the 10th District, which international news organization. It’s rare runs from western Fairfax to Winchester, that the British Broadcast Company feawas drawn to make a safe seat for former tures stories about our statewide races. Rep. Frank Wolf. When he retired, forBut since we were one of only two states mer Del. Barbara Comstock was able to holding off-year elections (that’s why we easily take his place. But that was several have an election every year!), we were a years ago, and the ground is shifting. barometer for how Donald Trump and She won in 2016, but her district went the GOP were faring. The answer was: for Hillary Clinton. That’s why this year, “Not well.” even as she sometimes awkwardly tries Virginia’s shift to national importance has little to do with its size but a lot to do to appease her now more liberal constituents, she is considered vulnerable. with its changing voter demographics. Much depends on who the Democrats We have large cities, suburbs and rural pick as her opponent, but for now, the regions. But the interest is in our sub10th is considered a likely pickup for the urbs. Virginia has lots of suburbs and Democrats. exurbs, and they’re growing. This is the What about the 1st. District? That vote Republicans and Democrats fight district runs from Woodbridge to Wilover. It’s where the margin of victory is. In Virginia we have several suburb-heavy liamsburg. It’s a long district, sort of districts. These will be the battlegrounds. shaped like a rectangle, and according to an independent Gerrymandering Index There is the Eighth District held by rates an 85 in being drawn to support a Don Beyer, which was drawn almost Republican. Almost every major rating entirely with the purpose of keeping a particularly strong Democratic vote in as organization says it’s solid Republican. A bright red on every map. small a place as possible. This means, by But hold on just a minute. Every the magic of the pen, the GOP managed election, particularly an election likely to to include Alexandria, Arlington and

represent a major swing, produces some surprises. Three Democrats, in a seat where sometimes the GOP opponent had no opposition, are running in a primary to see who gets to challenge incumbent Rob Wittman. The numbers still favor Wittman. So does the flow of campaign cash. But consider this: Virginia in 2017 produced a 9 percent shift to Republicans. The closest any Democratic candidate has ever come to Wittman was 9 points. If I were the congressman, I probably wouldn’t be sweating--but I would be taking this election seriously. The other Northern Virginia district, which covers Prince William and Fairfax, is the 11th. It’s more swing in nature than most Virginia districts. Incumbent Democrat Jerry Connelly won in 2008 and then almost lost in 2010. But since then he’s held on just fine, and in a Democratic year should win handily. If the Democrats are going to change the Northern Virginia delegation, defeating Comstock and maybe giving Wittman a run for his money are a must. Further, there are also some opportunities, say for the 2nd District, which is also suburb heavy. But there is one thing to remember. Big swings have a direct correlation to turnout. The 2010 GOP win in the House, some 66 seats, was the result of a large Republican turnout. The Democrats this year, and they have attracted a whole new element to their base, are as motivated as anyone has seen them in years. If they do what they did in Virginia in 2017, which was a brilliant combination of voter identification and turnout, there could be some surprises on election night 2018. 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.

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Changes at VA affect treatment, life decisions sion was to fix that. It’s been a matter of life and Still the prominent issue condeath for veterans’ households cerning veterans was privatizawith the firing of Department tion, which also affected over of Veterans Affairs Secretary 141,884 veterans from StafDavid Shulkin, as Conford, Prince William, Fairfax gress discusses serious space and Loudoun counties who use problems at Arlington National the VA. Hundreds of thousands Cemetery. DANIEL CORTEZ complained about VA hospital wait times The VA hopefully will now better or the incredibly complex claims process. service veterans’ lives, while Arlington And tragically report after report responsibly honors their passing. recounting 22 veteran suicides a day amBut for months veterans had been plified the need for private sector mental bombarded with news of an inspector health care. general’s report chronicling a doctored Let’s recall President Trump on the email justifying Shulkin’s wife’s govstump railing about the need to find a ernment funded European travel. The better way to service our veterans’ com84-page report was about a London trip munity in the private sector. Shulkin, costing taxpayers $122,334. an Obama holdover, couldn’t change the Shulkin’s tenure demonstrated troudemands of veterans service organizabling ethical standards and an inability tions making millions off the present to manage the VA system. He called the antiquated system. He was justifiably working environment “toxic, chaotic, fired by Trump for a lack of leadership. disrespectful and subversive.” His mis-

He won’t be missed by many. The tragic suicide rate and irresponsible management of our VA facilities by Shulkin, especially regarding mental health care, directly equates to many veterans’ final resting place at the nation’s hallowed Arlington National Cemetery. At recent House Armed Forces Subcommittee hearings on the future of the cemetery, Arlington National Cemetery Superintendent Katharine Kelley, along with veterans service organization leaders such as Forrest Allen, spoke about the iconic resting place, where during its 153 years over 400,000 veterans have been interred or interned. Allen, government relations associate director for the Military Officers Association of America, testified that with finite years of capacity remaining at Arlington stands CORTEZ the need to maintain the PAGE 6 dignity of burials.

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“If possible, take reasonable steps towards extending the life of the cemetery for future service members,” he said. If not, the cemetery will run out of space by 2040. Allen, grandson of a heroic Virginia Vietnam helicopter pilot, Marine Lt. Col. Larry Brown, suggested other options, such as establishing satellite DOD national cemetery sites for noncontiguous expansions at locations like Gettysburg that may gain the stature of Arlington over time. Then there remains the discussion

of changing Arlington eligibility requirements to only those who perish in combat and elderly veterans who were wounded or hold high ranking decorations. What’s also being discussed by Allen and others is the acquisition of adjacent land and completing a southern expansion of Arlington already underway. But is it time to address the interment process itself and should the VA secretary be part of the Arlington discussion? The hard reality for veterans is there

remain only two ways to go according to Arlington officials, cremation and placement in a columbarium or standard horizontal burial. Possibly this where the VA secretaryin-waiting, Adm. Ronnie Jackson, could offer an opinion with out-of-the-box thinking. Vertical or angular burial taking less space could be an option. Mind you, funeral homes would have to make appropriate and dignified restraints that would be in place after final public viewing.

Life and death: two inevitabilities for all veterans. Let’s hope area veterans continue to pay attention to issues affecting both, by communicating with their representatives and at VSO meetings about critical issues at the VA and Arlington. Daniel P. Cortez of Stafford is a Northern Virginia political writer and broadcaster. He is active in veteran and minority affairs and may be reached at dpcortez1969@yahoo.com.

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Latinos comprise about one in four students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade and, as such, they will have a direct and lasting impact on the nation’s democracy and prosperity. This is why it’s absolutely necessary to foster a culture of civic participation among Latino students inside and outside of school. Research shows that exposure to civic engagement at an early age can create lasting habits of civic participation throughout a person’s life. Edu-Futuro is an organization that seeks to engage Latino youth in civic activity for a better American future, a vision that aligns with the goals of its newest grantor, the Latino Engagement and Achievement Fund. Last spring, the Community Founda-

tion for Northern Virginia launched the LEAF endowment as a strategic, permanent investment in promoting and investing in civic engagement, education, economic opportunity, and the overall prosperity of Latinos in the metro D.C. region. LEAF’s investment in Northern Virginia’s 2.5 million Latinos supports a healthier and stronger democracy and community for all living in the area. Inspired by the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program report “Unlocking Latino Civic Potential: 2016 and Beyond,” co-founders Paty Funegra of La Cocina VA and Diana Katz of Giving Circle of Hope created LEAF to provide needed and lasting investments in Latino civic culture, which suffers from notorious underfunding. The report, which resulted

from a collaborative convening among 28 diverse leaders in the civic space, focused on four key recommendations for increasing Latino civic engagement— voter engagement, immigrant integration and naturalization, civic education and leadership development. Among the challenges raised in the report were insufficient research and data collection on Latino civic participation and chronic underinvestment in Latino organizations that engage the community. Edu-Futuro, which was awarded LEAF’s inaugural grant, embodies the vision of the report and LEAF by promoting a more civically engaged Latino community. Edu-Futuro’s plan to develop a civic education curriculum and put it in schools that don’t currently have one,

brings value far beyond the one-time investment that they received. The curriculum will not only have ongoing use in schools where Edu-Futuro currently operates, but also those in Fairfax, Arlington and other Northern Virginia counties where the organization will soon expand. The inclusion of parents in their programming also offers the potential to expand the investment across generations to ignite civic culture in entire families. LEAF’s investment in Edu-Futuro signals an exciting new phase of community development in Northern Virginia. Abigail Golden-Vazquez is executive director of the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program.

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April 14; 8:30 a.m. to noon; $7 per vaccine Stafford County’s Government Center 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford Multicultural Fair

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Egg-A-Palooza April 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Park Funland, Fredericksburg centralparkfunland.com 610 Cruisers’ Cruise-In April 14 (and summer Saturdays ), 4 to 8 p.m. Burger King parking lot, Stafford 610cruisers.shutterfly.com Fredericksburg Brew Fest April 14; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2400 Airport Ave., Fredericksburg fredbrewfest.com and eventbrite.com

April 14; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg umw.edu Aquia Evening Lions’ Monte Carlo Night April 14; 7 p.m. Aquia Harbour Country Club, Staffford e-clubhouse.org/sites/aquiaeve Stafford Hospital 5K Run/Walk April 14; 8:30 a.m., $35 Stafford Hospital, 125 Hospital Center Drive, Stafford 540-741-9000

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Head Start school news The Stafford County Head Start/Virginia Preschool Initiative Program and the Early Head Start Program are continuing to accept applications for the 2018-2019 school year. Call 540-368-2559 for more information. Students attending kindergarten at Park Ridge and Winding Creek elementary schools in the fall will tour those schools April 16 at 10 a.m. Students at-

tending kindergarten at Widewater Elementary in the fall will tour that school Thursday, April 19 at 10 a.m. Parents are invited to attend these tours but must meet the students at the elementary schools. A bus evacuation drill will be conducted during early morning arrivals on Tuesday, April 17. A lockdown drill will be held at 10 a.m. that same day.

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Opening Day: Fredericksburg Farmers’ Market April 21; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hurkamp Park, Fredericksburg Facebook.com/FXBG Farmers’ Market Huge Garage Sale April 21-22; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fredericksburg Expo Center, Fredericksburg FredericksburgGarageSale.com, everythingbutthegarage.com Historic Garden Week April 21-28, activities/times vary

Students will dismiss 2½-hours early at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18. Students of the Week were Naomi Evans, Nicholas Christian II, Nevaeh Guy, Aubrey Argueta, Sophia Cordero, Brayden Blakley, Quenton Blizzard, Dylan Gyebi, Ava Aagesen, Mikaylah Chavarria, Codi Jackson, Cristian Hernandez Diaz, Landon Cash, Shawn Granados Ramos, Christian Cifuentes Garcia, Mariah Keating, Jayden Burrous and Anabella Cleveland. --Alice Thompson

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Spring Open House April 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free Belmont, 224 Washington Street, Falmouth 540-654-1843

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Food Truck Rodeo April 25; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spotsylvania Courthouse Village 9010 Battlefield Blvd., Spotsylvania

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Whenever a puppy is removed from Also, if your dog is hurt, proceed his dam (mother) and his litter at such with caution. Muzzle him if you need a young age, he hasn’t had time to learn to check out the source of the pain. If certain social skills, like bite inhibition. you don’t have a muzzle you can make Bite inhibition, or “soft mouth,” is the a quick one out of an Ace bandage or learned behavior of an animal controlpair of panty hose. Be sure to check the ling and modifying the intensity and strength of his bite. They learn this when injury quickly and don’t leave the makeshift muzzle on for too long. interacting with their dam and litter 3. Respect a dog’s space. Do not allow mates. kids to climb on, attempt to ride, pull When the bite is too severe, the other ears, pull tail, poke eyes or do anything pups cry out or the dam “corrects” and that encroaches on a dog’s personal disciplines the puppy, helping it to learn space. In fact, all interactions between to bite softer. If a pup is taken away too very young kids should always be soon, he misses these important lessons. monitored and supervised by an adult. So that was the case with this puppy. Teach children to be respectful of dogs He didn’t mean to bite hard, he just as living, breathing beings, rather than didn’t understand he was hurting his Find out about the proposed turn lane improvements on Route 1 treat them like toys or inanimate objects. people. Or me. at Potomac Creek Drive in Stafford County. Dogs have feelings, too. He got me good one time when I Find out about the proposed turn lane improvements on Route 1 And lastly, be honest with people picked him up. His little sharp tooth at Potomac Drive ininformation Stafford County. Review Creek the project and the draft National about your dog. If your dog is touchy pierced my thumb, going straight Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document at VDOT’s or testy, or has questionable behavior, through the nail. Ouch! 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Alex Smith played in just 12 games with 21 at bats last season as a freshman with the baseball team at the Naval Academy. But the Mountain View High School graduate is seeing a lot more playing time this season for the Midshipmen, who host Lehigh for three games April 14-15 in Patriot League play. Smith played in 24 of the first 30 games this season and made 20 starts. He hit .263 in his first 57 at bats with two doubles. But the Navy sophomore cares more about his work behind the plate than in the batter’s box. “I am fortunate to get a good amount of playing time so far. I think my emphasis is on the defensive side. I do take pride in the defense. Strategy is a major portion,” said Smith, who goes over video and scouting reports of opposing hitters. “We put together a sheet of batters with upcoming teams. We will go over preparing the day before a game.” Another sophomore catcher for Navy is Gabe Schilke, a Colonial Forge High graduate. He played in seven games with three last year and was hitless in his first two bats this season while playing in five games. “We definitely knew each other growing up,” Smith said. “It is cool we are each

here. Gabe committed right before we started our junior spring season. I was not even thinking about Navy; it was not an option then.” Last season Smith made his first start against Georgetown on Feb. 28, 2017 as the Navy catcher. He had two hits and two RBIs, with a double, against Delaware State in March of last year and started six games, and also came off the bench in six other games. Smith is the son of Timothy and Meredith Smith and his father is a 1989 graduate of Navy and has been a program director for the U.S. Navy. His father played high school sports in New Jersey. His uncle, Tom Smith, graduated from Navy in 1988. The younger Smith was born in San Diego and has also lived in Florida and Japan. He moved to Stafford with his family when he was in kindergarten and attended Rodney E. Thompson Middle School. Smith said his father did not put any pressure on him to attend Navy. “The opportunity to play [baseball] was more important than the type of school,” said Smith, who also looked at VMI and other schools. “Navy was ultimately the best landing spot for me. My dad never did push me here. I felt comfortable here. I have seen pictures of myself [at Navy] when I was a toddler.”

Navy was 23-8 and 7-4 in the Patriot League in games through April 6. Smith was a three-year lettermen at Mountain View High and played for head coach Craig Lopez, whose son is now a senior pitcher at ODU. Smith was an all-conference player at Mountain View and was the team MVP from 2014 to 2016. He was the team captain in 2016 and helped Mountain View to conference and regional titles. He is studying economics and will spent part of this summer in California as part of his training with the Navy. Smith is one of several Stafford resi-

dents now playing college baseball. Stafford resident Justin Pearson is a freshman pitcher at William & Mary and a graduate of Mountain View High. Virginia Tech sophomore pitcher Dylan Hall is also a graduate of Mountain View High. Jacob Pollock, a sophomore infielder at Division II Shippensburg, is another Mountain View product. Concord sophomore infielder Nathan Neff is also a Mountain View baseball alum. David Driver can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.

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on. Most of the time, it’s all about kicking field goals and what kind of relationship you have with the coach.” Slye said he also has a great relationship with Woodside, who has helped him during the past three years, especially with the mental side of kicking. “He’s basically showed me that every kick is its own kick,” Slye said. “If you get too high or too low, you can start overthinking things, so every [past] kick has to be blanked out.” Another thing that Slye has to blank out when kicking, but also shows that he can overcome adversity, was the way he responded on the field following the death of his older brother, A.J., who lost his battle with leukemia in February 2014. Slye said he is inspired to tell the story of his brother, and in a small way his journey toward an NFL future that is happening because of his love for his brother. “I have wanted to play in the NFL since I was about seven or eight, but there’s also a part of me that knows he would be proud of me and I want to do it for him,” Slye said. Slye added that kicking in his brother’s honor is both a blessing and a curse. “If you do well and make field goals, you start thinking he’d be proud of you. But if you miss and start kicking poorly, you wonder if he would be upset with you,” Slye said. “But I definitely enjoy telling others about my brother’s journey. In the end, I kick for me, not for a selfish reason, but because if I think too much about it, it can [have a negative effect on performance].” That mental toughness is the ingredient Slye hopes will net him at least a tryout with a team. “I just have to stay patient and wait,” Slye said. Hugh Rist can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com. Run elementary schools and Rodney Thompson, Stafford and Shirley Heim middle schools. The board also discussed the proposed purchase of computer hardware components in the amount of $675,000 to upgrade 6,000 desktop computers to migrate to Windows 10 and extend the expected useful life by three years. Both items will come up for action at a later meeting. • approved roof-replacement projects at Kate Waller Barrett and Margaret Brent elementary schools.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse: A Growing Problem for Those Growing Old isuse and abuse of drugs and alcohol among the elderly is one of the fastest growing health problems in the U.S., according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), yet it can often be mistaken for normal aging behavior. The statistics are alarming: according to The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., 2.5 million older adults have an alcohol or drug problem; while a SAMHSA report shows that the use of illicit drugs, combining drugs with alcohol, and the nonmedical use of pharmaceuticals, results in an average of nearly 300 emergency room visits nationwide each day for those aged 65 and older. Despite these disturbing trends, substance abuse among the elderly often goes unrecognized and untreated. According to “The Tough Talk: Aging Parents and Substance Abuse,” a new survey commissioned by WellCare Health Plans, Inc., adult children of elderly parents know very little about the drugs and alcohol their parents consume, and three-quarters say it’s possible that they may not even know if their parent had a substance abuse problem, likely mistaking the signs — such as slurred speech, dozing off and confusion — for signs of aging. Dr. Middleton advises those with aging loves ones to be aware of the following. • Life Changes Can Trigger Abuse: Retirement, the death of a spouse or dear friend, the loss of a pet and other significant life events, are times when the elderly are most likely to begin abusing drugs and alcohol. • Signs of a Potential Problem: Many older people will hide their problem out of shame, and while substance abuse can mimic symptoms of other diseases, always consider the possibility of abuse if there are any major changes in behaviors, such as loss of interest in hobbies, activities or socializing, as well as changes in appetite and sleeping habits. • Asking Questions is the First Step: At times when loved ones appear sober and alert, start asking questions about their use of drugs and alcohol and if they think they have a problem. Speak frankly about your concerns and the risks of substance abuse, but also be sympathetic to the difficulties with which they’re dealing. • Seek Help: If you do suspect a substance abuse problem, contact his or her health care provider and discuss the best wayto getting treatment. For more tips and information on managing substance abuse for aging parents, visit WellCare’s blog at tinyurl.com/ycu6e7g2. (StatePoint)

Kenote speaker Sue Vantine to talk about elder abuse trategic Management Partners announced that Sue Vantine will be presenting the keynote address on elder abuse at Navigating the Caregiving Journey at All Saints’ Church, 14851 Gideon Drive, Woodbridge, on April 28. Vantine is a community case manager, a previous director of five Home Care franchise locations in Virginia, and the president and owner of NovaCares, a patient advocacy company. She currently works with the Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services division, in Winchester, Frederick, Warren, and Clarke counties as a court appointed guardian and conservator for APS clients.

HHaving been in the senior healthcare industry for over 30 years, Vantine’s passion for serving seniors and their families is highly recognized. She has codeveloped a subsidiary to her NovaCares company called A Walk in the World of Dementia, which brings to the industry a unique, interactive and hands-on dementia training program. “I am thrilled to be able to participate in this valuable conference and bring the knowledge that I have from many years of working with caregivers and those in their care,” said Sue. Navigating the Caregiving Journey is a conference to empower family caregivers with resources and knowledge and will feature educational sessions throughout the day as well as an exhibit hall where attendees will have

the opportunity to speak one-on-one with representatives from many local resources that offer products and services available to family caregivers and those in their care. “We are very fortunate to have Sue Vantine presenting at Navigating the Caregiving Journey. Sue’s wealth of knowledge about elder abuse and making sure seniors are cared for properly will be helpful to all who attend,” said Pat Manalio, director at Strategic Management Partners. To register for the conference, visit www.mycaregivingjourney.com. Strategic Management Partners, located in Woodbridge, provides daily money management and fiduciary services, care coordination and patient advocacy, as well as estate administration.

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Legal Notices In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $262,039.97, dated April 9, 2007, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on April 12, 2007, as Instrument Number LR070008637, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Stafford County, 1300 Courthouse Rd, Stafford, VA on May 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: ALL OF THAT certain lot or par-

cel of land, located in the County of Stafford, and more particularly described as follows: Lot 30, MEADOW LARK, as the same is duly dedicated, platted and recorded among the Land Records of Stafford County, Virginia, in Plat Book 6, Page 239. Tax ID: 20E 1 30.

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MISCELLANEOUS AUCTION TWO REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS - SALE A: HopeTree Retreat and Conference Center (Bedford County, VA). 84+/Acres Offered in 5 Tracts. 2494 Camp Jaycee Road Blue Ridge, VA 24064. Wednesday, May 9, 2 PM (On-site). SALE B: Glory Road Retreat and Activity Center (Henry County, VA). 87+/- Acres Offered in 6 Tracts. 312 Glory Road Axton, VA 24054. Thursday, May 10, 2 PM (On-site). LOW MINIMUMS – IDEAL FOR MULTIPLE USES – TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY, visit woltz. com or call Woltz & Associates, Inc. (VA#321), Real Estate Brokers & Auctioneers 800-551-3588. FORECLOSURE SALE 18.72 Acre Farm. 9317 Green Meadows Rd, Warrenton, VA. Farmhouse, Dairy Barn, Greenhouse April 19, 2018 @ 11am – On-Site www.motleys.com • 804-601-4087 VA16 EHO

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Real Estate and Personal Property Auction. 3167 Piney Ridge Road, Pamplin, VA 23958. 200+ Acres-Houses, Farm, Pond & more. Saturday, April 21, 2018 @ 10am Gray Auctions Co. – Joe Gray 804-943-3506 www. graycoservices.com CATTLE / LIVESTOCK FOR SALE 80+ Purebred Angus females selling at Virginia Beef Expo in Harrisonburg, VA on April 20th at 12:00 p.m. For info call 540-421-8341. The Virginia Beef Expo is April 19-22, 2018 at Rockingham Co. Fairgrounds. Enjoy Cattle Sales, Industry Trade Show & Youth Events. Learn more at www.vabeefexpo.com FARM EQUIPMENT GOT LAND? Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a FREE info packet & Quote. 1-866-3091507 www.BaseCampLeasing.com MISCELLANEOUS SAWMILLS from only $4397.00 - MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 800 567-0404 Ext.300N SERVICES DIVORCE–Uncontested, $395+$86 court cost. No court apappearance. Estimated completion time twenty-one days. Telephone inquiries welcome-no obligation. Hilton Oliver, Attorney. 757-490-0126. Se Habla Español. BBB Member.

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HELP WANTED / CLEANING Janitor Needed $16/Hr. Richmond Area Part-Time. 2 Days per week. 7 Government Locations 8-10 Hrs. Per Week. Call Kim at (304) 437-6633. HELP WANTED / SALES EARN $500 A DAY: Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Wants Insurance Agents * Leads, No Cold Calls * Commissions Paid Daily * Agency Training * Life License Required. Call 1-888713-6020. HELP WANTED/TRUCK DRIVERS CDL TRAINING FOR LOCAL/OTR DRIVERS! $700-$1200 a week! 4-wks or 10 Weekends for CDL. Veterans in Demand! Richmond/Fredericksburg 877-CDS-4CDL; Lynchburg/Roanoke 855-CDS-4CDL; Front Royal/Winchester 844-CDS-4CDL.

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Are you strong in both technology and graphic design? InsideNoVa is seeking a multimedia production specialist to handle a variety of back-end digital tasks and assist with newspaper page design and layout. You’ll be working on the region’s leading news website, InsideNoVa.com, as well as our mobile apps and e-mail newsletters.

Multimedia Reporter InsideNoVa, Northern Virginia’s leading news source, has an immediate opening for a full-time multimedia reporter to work out of its Woodbridge office with primary focus on covering Prince William County. Prince William is one of the state’s largest and fastest-growing counties, with all of the associated issues.

This reporter will be expected to cover local government and politics, local schools and other top issues of the day. Preference will be given to journalists who have demonstrated a keen understanding of multimedia reporting, including the ability to quickly turn around breaking news for the web site and produce video content, as well as write in-depth articles for print. InsideNoVa/Prince William is the largest countywide newspaper and InsideNoVa.com is the largest news site in the region. This position comes with paid time off, medical benefits and the opportunity to participate in a 401(k).

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The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of HTML and other fundamental digital terminology and concepts, but detailed expertise is not required. He or she will also be experienced in the Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign. Experience in a news organization or with other public-facing digital media sites is a plus. This is a hands-on position, and an ability to multitask is critical. Job responsibilities include scheduling and managing digital advertising campaigns, preparing e-mail newsletters, managing e-mail lists, updating the web site and providing guidance on issues such as SEO, along with designing and laying out newspaper pages. This is a part-time position based in our Woodbridge office, and hours can be flexible based on workload.

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