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Stafford County Supervisor Jack Cavalier presents Wendy Desmond with a proclamation honoring her for her volunteer work Nov. 19 as her children look on.

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USMC Capt. Laura Laurita, third from left, with her husband, Anthony Laurita, and sons Jacob and Isaac in front of their new home. Atlantic Builders worked with partners to raise $250,000 from the sale of the home, donating those funds to the Germanna Community College Educational Foundation.

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Atlantic Builders and its trade partners are donating $250,000 — the proceeds from the sale of a new home — to the Germanna Community College Educational Foundation. Work on the Stafford County home began in March and was completed in July, with many Atlantic Builders’ trade partners doing their work on the house at no charge or at a significant reduction in cost, according to a news release.

“This is our third annual home from which proceeds have been donated to a local charity,” Atlantic Builders CEO Adam Fried said. “We are so proud that, with our dedicated and generous trade partners, hundreds of people came together to raise our largest sum yet.”

Fried said Germanna President Janet Gullickson was leading change and dynamic growth at the school “This inspired us all to dig deeper because we believe it will make our region better for over 12,000 Germanna students,” he said.

Gullickson thanked Atlantic Builders and all their partners for their generosity during an event Nov. 19.

Germanna offers workforce training and apprenticeships that provide the employees of companies like Atlantic Builders the skills needed to close gaps in the industry. The school trains workers in carpentry, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing.

Tommy Franklin of Franklin Electric noted his company was happy to participate in Atlantic Builders’ event.

“Giving back to the community is part of our company philosophy. We’re also excited that the donation is going to Germanna Community College as they play an important role in educating the future construction trade workforce,” Franklin said.

Bruce Davis, Special Assistant to the President for Institutional Advancement at Germanna, said Atlantic Builders’ and its trade partners’ gift will touch the lives of many students in our area who “will benefit from their foresight for generations to come.”

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Remembering one little ship at Pearl Harbor

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scientific, the ship had a tendency he was once a rum runner’s to be a little quirky. My dad, yacht or so the old timers Roger T. Kerr, joined the ship’s told arriving new sailors. company in 1944, and referred The new arrivals aboard the to her as “different.” That was USS Sumner (AGS-5) didn’t also the same term he used to know whether to believe it or describe his offbeat great uncle, not. She had a sleek design an early practitioner of living off with a long prow and didn’t DAVID KERR the grid who lived by himself in fit the image of a conventional the Arizona desert.

Navy vessel. The reality, however, was This trait also extended to the way the that she was built in 1915 as a submarine ship’s officers and crew tended to view tender and switched identities in 1940 to regulations and directives. Though Navy become a hydrographic survey vessel. through and through, the ship was alThere was nothing about the Sumner ways pristine and combat ready, they still (AGS-5) that made her appear dangerweren’t always that interested in always ous to the enemy. My dad used to say that with a top speed of 12 knots and one doing things the Navy way.

A good example of this came early in three-inch gun mounted aft, the best she December 1941 when an order went out could do was fire on her attackers as she to all the ships at anchor in Pearl Harbor was trying to get away. to stow their anti-aircraft ammunition During her active service she earned below deck. This was apparently for three battle stars, but with only one exception, she never successfully fired on safety reasons. Given the state of the the enemy. That one exception, however, world at the time it seems like a strange order. Still, most ships were used to folwas at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. lowing such directions to the letter and Most people with any hint of a nauticomplied. cal background will often describe their However, the Sumner either didn’t get ships and boats in terms of human personality traits. To them, these vessels, the order, always a possibility, or chose to ignore it. It’s not clear which. Its antiwhether row boats or aircraft carriers, aircraft ammunition remained on deck. are alive. And, with apologies for the When the Japanese attacked on Sunday obvious sexism, vessels are usually femimorning, Dec. 7, 1941, the Sumner, like nine: “She’s a good ship” or “She is slow every vessel at Pearl Harbor, was preparto turn, but fast when you wanted her ing to raise the colors. That happens at to be,” and of course, “She was a happy eight o’clock. However, as we well know ship,” or on other occasions, not a happy 78 years later, the morning didn’t go ship. as planned. The ship’s log notes that at The Sumner by all accounts was a 0759 the ship went to general quarters. happy ship. However, given that her According to the Sumner’s logs, “aircraft mission was particularly technical and

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with “red discs” on their wings were attacking.”

The Sumner was anchored near the submarine base. Remarkably this meant that she was ideally positioned to fire on the enemy aircraft as they began their bomb runs on the battleships at anchor in Pearl Harbor. The Sumner herself was never a target, the Japanese weren’t the slightest bit interested in her, but her antiaircraft guns at the ready began firing almost immediately. Her gunners were tireless and their aim was surprisingly deadly. Remember, none of her crew had ever been in combat before.

Sadly, other ships, those who had obeyed the Navy’s order to stow their ammunition, faced a devastating delay trying to haul ammunition back to their guns while the attack was taking place.

The Japanese attack came in two waves and continued until about 10 a.m. The Sumner, throughout it all, caused as much damage to the attacking enemy aircraft as she could and claimed the downing of at least three aircraft. Given that U.S. forces only downed 29 Japanese aircraft that day, it was an impressive performance for a hydrographic survey ship.

She would never do that again, she would be in harm’s way a number of times, and even get hit by a dud shell on Iwo Jima. But, like a lot of people at a moment of crisis, the Sumner proved what she was made of.

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

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Fallen journalists deserve a memorial

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ournalists relentlessly pursue the truth in order to provide citizens with the information they need to be selfgoverning. And yet, for journalists, doing that work can be risky, dangerous and even cost lives.

Just 15 months ago the deadliest attack on journalists in U.S. history took place at the office of the Capital Gazette, the local newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, when a gunman shot and killed five employees and wounded two others.

It is an all too frequent and unfortunate reality that reporters and photojournalists must face and even run toward danger when seeking the truth. That’s why so many have died while covering war and conflict, from Ernie Pyle in World War II, to Francois Sully, Larry Burrows and Dana Stone in the Vietnam War, to David Bloom, Michael Kelly, Elizabeth Neuffer and Daniel Pearl in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

It is also why so many have died around the world when the powerful wanted to silence them. Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Turkey just over one year ago. Anna Politskaya was killed after her reporting

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The Fallen Journalists Memorial will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices that have been made – and that will continue to be made – to preserve a free press on the Russian war in Chechnya angered those in power.

Washington, D.C. has many monuments honoring those who have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedoms; yet, there is no memorial on public land to recognize the journalists who have made the same sacrifice.

To make this memorial a reality, feder-

al legislation is needed but federal funds will not be used. The Fallen Journalists Memorial Act of 2019 would authorize the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to lead the effort to design, develop, construct and maintain a memorial on federal land in Washington, D.C. The memorial would be funded entirely by private donations and without the use of any taxpayer funds.

Once completed, the Fallen Journalists Memorial will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices that have been made – and that will continue to be made – to preserve a free press. It will also be a source of education, awareness and pride for our entire nation.

This important effort is only beginning. We need the help of newspaper readers and others who value the role that journalists play in our democratic society. We encourage you to contact your representatives and senators in Congress (202- 224-3121) and ask that they co-sponsor the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act of 2019 and help us make this memorial a reality.

Barbara Cochran is the President of the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation

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North Stafford mom recognized for volunteer efforts JULIA LEDOUX » BY FOR INSIDENOVA

You could call Wendy Desmond a “volunteer’s volunteer.”

Thanks to her efforts, students at Moncure, Hampton Oaks and Shirley Helm elementary schools will receive $48,737 in computer tablets due to a grant from the U.S. Secret Service.

“I’m excited to see the donations put to use in the schools and am very appreciative of the Secret Service’s efforts to donate the technology they could no longer use,” she said.

Desmond coordinated and applied for the grant in October.

“I never dared to dream we would receive tablets valued at nearly $50,000,” she said.

On Nov. 19, county supervisors thanked Desmond with a proclamation for her work in not only securing the grant, but for her other volunteer efforts as well.

“This is just a drop in the bucket compared to what Wendy does for our schools,” said Griffis-Widewater Supervisor Jack Cavalier, who presented the proclamation.

Desmond moved to Aquia Harbour in 2004 when she accepted a position with the federal government.

She soon became an active volunteer

and left federal employment behind. Her first volunteer effort was as the editor of the Aquia Harbour Property Owners Association’s official e-newsletter; a position she still holds. The publication reaches over 2,000 residents in North Stafford.

After her children were born, Desmond became involved in the PTO at Moncure Elementary. Over a six-year period, she held many positions including as PTO president. She led fundraising efforts to ensure that every classroom received five Google Chrome Books and secured funds for the construction of a running track.

Following redistricting, Desmond joined the Hampton Oaks PTO, and is currently its vice president of fundraising. She also assists the PTO at Shirley Heim.

Desmond also stepped up last fall when the 37-year Moncure Clothing and More Sale was in jeopardy. With the schools redistricting, Moncure was left with a new PTO and no one to run, manage and coordinate the 150 volunteers required for the sale.

To save the tradition, Moncure Principal Greg Machi asked Desmond, even though none of her children remained at Moncure, if she would temporarily come back over to the Moncure PTO. Desmond agreed and oversaw not only the

Wendy Desmond explains the technology Stafford County students will be using thanks to a grant from the Secret Service.

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volunteers, but some additional 100 plus vendors and successfully brought thousands of dollars to the school system “I have been fortunate to work with many dedicated parents, teachers and school staff,” Desmond said. “I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish any of these projects without the support and efforts of some amazing people.”

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SCHOOLS HOST K-12 AND BEYOND FAIR Stafford County Public Schools hosted the inaugural K-12 and Beyond Parent Resource Fair on Nov. 14 at University Hall at the University of Mary Washington Stafford Campus. The event brought together community partners to provide information to help students navigate all options for a life beyond high school.

The event was an extension of the school division’s strategic communication plan, aimed at providing parents with information and evaluating the feedback on the effectiveness of SCPS programs.

Attendees received information on topics such as resources available for military families, how elementary knowledge leads to middle and high school opportunities, and social media awareness among many others.

Representatives from Germanna Community College, University of Mary Washington, Lockheed Martin, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Stafford County Public Schools, G3 Community Services, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Psi Psi Omega Chapter), Virginia Career Works, Tomorrow’s Cultivating Youth, Inc, Stafford County Fire and Rescue, Boy Scouts of America, Stafford Junction, Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office, and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library provided information during the resource fair.

The next K-12 and Beyond event will take place in September 2020. For more, visit www.staffordschools.net.

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Colonial Forge advances to region championships RYAN SONNER » BY FOR INSIDENOVA

Two teams headed off in separate directions Friday night following a well-mannered handshake line filled with several variations of “atta boy” and “good luck.”

The Patriot High School football team gathered in the end zone around head coach Sean Finnerty to lick its wounds, in no apparent hurry to leave the field they called home the last four months and one they won’t occupy again for another eight.

Colonial Forge, meanwhile, formed a single-file line and marched straight out of the stadium and into the locker room, eager to celebrate and start thinking about next week’s game-plan.

Forge used a balanced offensive attack and a critical goal-line stand late in the third quarter to defeat the host Pioneers 42-21 in the Class 6, Region B semifinals.

The third-seeded Eagles (10-2) will host fourth-seeded Massaponax next weekend for the regional championship and a coveted spot in the final four of the largest classification of high school football teams in the Commonwealth. Massaponax lugged its triple-option offense to Woodbridge on Friday night and slayed mighty Freedom with a field goal as time expired, 45-42.

“The competitor in me always wants [the rematch],” Colonial Forge senior quarterback Madden Lowe said, referring to a so-much-for-that sequel against Freedom, which defeated the Eagles back in September with a game-winning field goal of its own. “We’ll play whoever they put in front of us.”

That team was Patriot on Friday night, but the Pioneers offered little resistance against a Forge offense featuring a quartet of running backs that churned out 299 yards to go along with Lowe’s 148 passing yards. Lowe was brilliant, missing just three times on 16 throws that rarely sailed more than 10 yards in the air before finding a safe landing in a receiver’s hands.

“That’s what they like to do,” Finnerty said of Forge’s quick-passing attack. “We were trying to do some different things defensively to keep them guessing, but that kid is a phenomenal quarterback,

and they have some great guys to throw to.”

Unfortunately for Finnerty and his upstart Pioneers, Forge had some great backs to hand it to as well, none more effective than senior Max Kauthen. The 6-foot, 225-pounder gained 182 yards on just 15 carries with two touchdowns, the latter of which put the game out of reach following a goal-line stand in the third quarter by the Forge defense.

Patriot, trailing 28-14 at the halfway point of the third, embarked on a 76-yard journey that included 50 from senior tailback Tim Baldwin. The Pioneers had a first-and-goal from the 2 and their eyes set on trimming the deficit to just seven.

Baldwin, however, was on the sideline after one of his cleats popped off his foot two plays earlier. An injured hand prevented Baldwin from putting it back on himself, so he rushed to the sidelines for assistance.

“That was the worst feeling in the world,” Baldwin said.

It got worse from there. Backup running back Keith Jenkins was thrown for a four-yard loss on first down, pushing the ball back to the 6. Baldwin, wearing both cleats, raced back onto the field and gained a single yard on second down, setting up third-and-goal from the 5.

Baldwin was Patriot’s workhorse Friday night and finished with a season-high 237 yards and three touchdowns (one receiving) despite running behind an offensive line missing three starters. Patriot’s passing game never found its groove, forcing Baldwin into 28 bruising carries, none of which, curiously, came on the next two plays.

Patriot quarterback Cody Rogers misfired on a slant pass to Tyler Settle on third-and-goal. Rogers rolled right on fourth down, and his throw to Baldwin landed a foot short, skipping on the turf and rolling out of bounds, ending a 14play drive with 32 seconds left in the quarter.

“The plays were there,” Baldwin said.

“Great calls. We just didn’t execute.”

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Suspects arrested after robbery and assault GREG HAMBRICK » BY ghambrick@insidenova.com

Three suspects were apprehended Nov. 21 after robbing a man who was trying to sell them a pair of shoes, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office.

At approximately 9:59 p.m., deputies responded to a reported robbery in the area of Colonial Forge High School, 550 Courthouse Road. The victim told deputies he had agreed to meet three people at the school to sell them a pair of shoes, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said.

“When the victim arrived and handed the shoes over, the subjects began assaulting him,” she said. “They knocked him to the ground and kicked him in the head.

They also took the shoes off his feet and the watch from his wrist.”

The suspects fled the area in a vehicle, and one person exited the vehicle onto Woodcutters Road, the victim said.

A deputy located the vehicle traveling on Lightfoot Drive and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified as a 17-year-old boy and the passenger was identified as Georell Hall, 21, of Stafford.

A third suspect was located walking in the area and identified as John Gonzalez, 20, of Stafford.

Hall and Gonzalez were taken into custody and incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond on charges of robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, assault by mob and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, Vicinanzo said. The juvenile was held at the Juvenile Detention Center and petitions were filed.

The SCSO has two parking spots in front of the Ford T. Humphrey Public Safety Building located at 1225 Courthouse Road that have been designated as safe exchange zones.

CRIME BRIEF DEPUTIES ARREST OHIO FUGITIVE An Ohio fugitive was arrested Nov. 21 by local deputies following a reckless driving incident, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office.

At approximately 9:29 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving erratically on Interstate 95 northbound in the area of Exits 140 and 143. After the vehicle exited the interstate, it turned into the parking lot of the Wawa located at 72 Austin Park Drive, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said.

Upon approaching the vehicle, a deputy detected a strong odor of marijuana. He made contact with the driver, identified as Maleke Davis, 25, of Dumfries. The driver’s pupils were dilated and his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, Vicinanzo said.

The deputy then learned that Davis was wanted on warrants out of Ohio for grand theft and identity theft.

A search of the vehicle also yielded a FOOTBALL

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Finnerty said Forge’s defensive alignment, clearly aimed at stopping Baldwin, presented an opportunity to pass the ball.

He smiled when asked if he considered giving the ball to Baldwin anyway.

“I can always second guess not giving the ball to Tim Baldwin,” he said.

Forge covered 95 yards on the ensuing drive in just 10 plays, six of which ended with the ball in Kauthen’s hands on runs of 40, 3, 6, 4, 5, and 5. His final run put Forge ahead 35-14 with a little under 8 minutes to go in the game. Forge’s 299 yards rushing, which Finnerty blamed on poor tackling, were 102 yards more than its already gaudy season average.”

“If we want to win a championship, we have to run the ball,” said Forge receiver Elijah Sarratt, who caught five passes for 55 yards.

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Davis was taken into custody and incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond. He was charged as a fugitive of justice and received additional charges for possession of marijuana and reckless driving.

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Puzzles & Horoscopes Need to double check? Find the answers on page 10 CROSSWORD THEME: STATE CAPITALS

HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 20)

LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)

Opportunities to meet new lovers will I come through pleasure trips or social events. Your creative ability will surface, giving you good ideas for ways of making money. It’s time to make professional changes. Limitations on the home front can be expected if you have been restricting your mate’s freedom. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

Try to stay calm and understand both sides of the situation. Satisfy your passionate mood. Discrimination will be in order. Control your temper when dealing with your emotional partner. Secret enemies will be eager to spread rumors about you.

Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) You will have to be careful not to let infatuations with colleagues get out of hand. It may not be the best time to socialize with clients or colleagues this week. You might be overly emotional concerning situations at work. Travel will turn out to be far more exciting than you imagined.

Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Don’t hesitate to sign up for lectures or seminars that will enlighten you. Lovers will be less than accommodating, and decisions regarding personal direction a necessity. They won’t get away with it. Concentrate on yourself or your work.

Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) You may feel that someone at work is holding you back. You will be extremely receptive to new and progressive methods at work. You can make excellent purchases this week. You are best not to confide in anyone right now. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

LEO (July 23-August 22) Limitations at work might set you back. Join humanitarian groups and let your leadership ability take over. You can enhance your cash flow if you pick up additional skills. Travel will be on your mind, but you should be sure that you’ve got all your work up-to-date. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

VIRGO (August 23-Sept. 23) Older family members may take advantage of you by making you feel guilty. You can ask for favors and get sound advice from close friends or relatives. You’ll be tempted to spend extravagantly this week. Don’t fall into the trap. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Be aware of any emotional deception. Do not sign legal contracts or documents this week. An older member of the family may need assistance.

Romance will develop through work related activities. You can’t lose this week unless you get involved in gossip or overwork to the point of exhaustion. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) If it can make you extra cash, it will be even better. Go with the flow and don’t be concerned about your own job. You can enhance your cash flow if you pick up additional skills. Don’t make those you live with feel unloved or unworthy.

Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Put your efforts into making changes to your domestic scene. Don’t second guess yourself, just go to it. You can get ahead if you are willing to take a partner. If you have treated them equitably, you might be able to count on their loyalty.

Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Expressing yourself in novel ways should lead you down new avenues. Put some energy into getting back into shape. Listen to reason. Opportunities to meet new lovers will I come through pleasure trips or social events. Don’t spend too much on products that promise amazing cosmetic results. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Catch up on any correspondence you’ve neglected. Be careful what you say. Keep your eyes and ears alert for any evasive or deceptive statements. Talk to those in a position of power about your intentions. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

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9. Black sheep’s gift 13. “The game of unspeakable fun!”

14. “Fancy that!”

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28. Aquarium organism 30. Hound or plague 35. He sacrificed a rib?

37. Nordic native 39. Singular of salpae 40. Sites 41. Joker or Batman, e.g.

43. Olympic one is 50 meters long 44. Terminate mission 46. Boor 47. If it fits...

48. *Centennial State’s capital 50. Form of approval 52. As much as this and a leg 53. Saintly glow 55. Rub the wrong way 57. *Pine Tree State capital 61. *Garden State capital 65. Idle talk 66. Morning condensation

68. Céle de la Cité river 69. Painter Degas 70. U.N. workers’ grp.

71. Samurai dagger 72. Fraternity recruitment season 73. Dog tags 74. Ancient Greek building for entertainment DOWN 1. Bayonet wound 2. Angie Thomas’ “The ____ U Give” 3. Killed by Cain 4. Jazz musician Armstrong.

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24. Food thickener

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Attorney General Mark Herring calls for ‘Cannabis Summit’ GRAHAM MOOMAW » BY VIRGINIA MERCURY

Attorney General Mark Herring has invited state lawmakers to a “Cannabis Summit” that will feature policymakers from states that have legalized or decriminalized marijuana and academics who study cannabis-related issues.

The Dec. 11 event hosted by a top Democratic official suggests cannabis reform will be a more serious topic in the 2020 legislative session than in years past.

Virginia has authorized a limited medical cannabis program, but legislation to decriminalize or legalize cannabis has gained no traction in Republican-con-

trolled committees.

In elections earlier this month, Democrats won enough seats to take control of the General Assembly for the first time in decades.

Herring, a DemMARK HERRING ocratic candidate for governor in 2021, is hosting the event in conjunction with the newly formed Virginia Cannabis Caucus, a legislative group founded by Sen. Dave Marsden, D-Fairfax, and Del. Steve

Heretick, D-Portsmouth.

Jenn Michelle Pedini, executive director of marijuana reform group Virginia NORML, called the summit “unprecedented.”

“The attorney general’s public support for advancing evidence-based cannabis policy, coupled with the recent formation of the Virginia Cannabis Caucus, set the stage for a robust and unprecedented exploration of real-world experiences with decriminalization, legalization and regulation in other states,” Pedini said.

An invitation Herring’s office sent to state legislators Tuesday morning said the summit will feature four expert panels on “decriminalization of marijuana,

‘Opt Outside’ at Virginia’s state parks

From the first Thanksgiving at Virginia’s Berkeley Hundred Plantation in 1619, Virginians have gathered to give thanks and enjoy family, friends and fun during the holiday. Special time together can continue past the last slice of pie with a visit to Virginia State Parks.

Through Dec. 1, Virginia State Parks will sponsor Opt Outside and join the national effort to promote healthy lifestyles and encourage people to get outdoors.

A photo contest, with a $500 gift certificate top prize, is an added bonus for the holiday weekend. To qualify, photos must be taken at a Virginia state park between Nov. 28 and Dec. 1. Individuals

may submit up to five photos. Visit www.

VirginiaStateParks.gov for contest details and rules.

The state’s 38 state parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, and include Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford.

“The weather is often mild over the holiday weekend and it’s great to get outdoors,” said Interim State Parks Director David Collett. “There will be more than 100 programs in state parks throughout Virginia, so bring the whole family and create some Thanksgiving memories.”

Opt Outside activities include ranger-led

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hikes, campfires, nature crafts, special Christmas programs and even a wine festival.

Widewater will be hosting a Meet Woodland Santa event from 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 1. Your family can get a picture with Santa, enjoy a bonfire, sip hot apple cider and share your letters to Santa.

For a complete list of Virginia State Parks Opt Outside activities, visit www. dcr.virginia.gov.

To make gift giving easier for fans of state parks, beginning Dec. 2 and running until Dec. 13, Virginia State Parks will offer a 25% discount on gift certificates. Call 800-933-7275, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., to order.

social equity, regulating CBD and hemp products, pathways towards legalization through legislative efforts and other topics that will better inform the upcoming legislative work.”

Herring and other cannabis reform supporters have speculated that decriminalization – reducing the penalty for possessing small amounts of marijuana from a criminal offense to a civil violation more akin to a traffic ticket- could pass in the legislative session that begins in January.

Multiple Democrats have said they’ll file bills to legalize marijuana, but Gov. Ralph Northam has only signaled support for decriminalization.

COMMUNITY BRIEF QUANTICO ALERTING NEIGHBORS TO TRAINING Marine Corps Base Quantico is alerting neighbors to upcoming training at some of its 43 live-fire ranges. These sites support a variety of training.

Very loud noise and noticeable ground vibrations may occur due to the following training: • Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

If you would like to comment on the impact of training and for more info, visit www.quantico.marines.mil.

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CRITTER CORNER | KAREN PEAK

An ode to holiday foods Many human foods are OK for pets to have. However, there are many that could make our pets sick. Even foods they can safely have can end up causing gastro-intestinal issues if too much is given. So please, here is an “Ode to Holiday Foods.”

I sit here looking, big brown eyes, But you must know the hows and whys.

Some foods you love may make me sick, So dear human, read this quick.

Heed this warning for my best, Or vet’s skills, you may test.

I should not have those chocolate nuts, I should not lick those coffee cups, I must not have a bowl of beer, I do not need such Holiday Cheer.

I must not have those onion rings, Raw cookie dough or other things.

I should not have that turkey bone, With the trash don’t me leave alone.

I must not have those pretty grapes, They make my tummy act like apes.

That avocado so divine, Could make my system all unwind.

That food you so lovingly bake, Please do not share any cake.

A taste of turkey is OK, But these words you must obey, Lots of things you like to pick, Could make my tummy very sick.

Green beans with no butter, Should not make my tummy flutter.

A tiny taste of yummy cheese, Is much safer if you please!

So as you sit down to your meal, Please make me this little deal.

If your food you must do share, Do it with ever such care.

Read those lists and check that chart, Lest I pull your world apart.

With a vet run in such haste, The Holidays may go to waste.

For I am not a human you see, Please my friend, hear my plea.

Keep me safe, keep me warm.

I do not need your candy corn.

If to my tummy you are nice.

So on the interwebs please seek, At lists foods take a peek, The ones to avoid and never feed, Like your uncle’s special mead.

Know where to find an emergency vet, I am not done, oh not yet, Peroxide bottles in plain brown, To help come up what went down.

Please this Christmas, Kwanzaa, Yule, Thanksgiving, New Years, be no fool.

Treat me well my human friend, A pet safe cookie may Santa send.

A special chew made just for me, I want to find beneath the tree.

Grandma’s recipe tried and true, Your food is best for you.

I am your dog I am your cat, My life is yours that is a fact.

Holiday Foods no need to share.

I just need your love to show you care.

Study up on safer treats, And after that, we can eat.

Be my thoughtful, mindful friend, Throughout the year and ‘til the end.

— your pet Karen Peak is the developer of The Safe Kids/Safe Dogs Project and owner/operator of West Wind Dog Training in Prince William County.

PETS AT THE SHELTER

If you love me, throw a stick, For some foods may make me sick.

Show your love with a toy, That will fill my heart with joy.

Little Boo is a medium-sized male tabby.

He is house-trained and good in a home with other cats and children. He is at the shelter because his owner passed away.

Though I may plead and I may beg, Never share that nog with egg.

The Holidays should be fun, So keep away that buttered bun.

Both animals are at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, 540-658-PETS.

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Public hearings to address 540 area code changes The State Corporation Commission has set three local hearings in March 2020 to receive public comments on a proposed solution for resolving the exhaustion of available phone numbers in the 540 area code, according to a news release.

The federal regulatory authority responsible for resolving area code exhaustion, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), has recently filed an application with the SCC to begin the relief planning process.

According to NANPA, subscriber growth and the expanding number of devices requiring phone numbers will exhaust the numbers available in this area code in 2022. The 540 area code was created in 1996, splitting off from the 804

area code which was nearing exhaustion at that time.

The solutions being considered for resolving the area code exhaustion include: An all-services overlay: This would superimpose a newly assigned area code over the area currently covered by the existing 540 area code. The entire current 540 area would then be covered by both the 540 area code and the newly assigned area code.

A geographic split: This would carve the existing 540 area code zone into two separate areas. One region would retain the 540 area code and the other would convert to a newly assigned second area code.

A 540 and 434 overlay, or a 540 and 276

overlay: In both options, the current 434 area code area OR the current 276 area code area would be “combined” with the current 540 area code area. If approved, the near exhausted 540 area would be combined with areas in either the 434 or 276 area code. Then those numbers would be assigned in areas of both 540 and 434; or the 540 and 276.

The SCC has scheduled public hearings to receive comments, including March 5, 2020, at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., in the Warren County General District Court, Courthouse Square, 1 East Main Street, Front Royal.

The hearing will continue in Richmond on May 6, 2020, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second-floor courtroom located

County stresses proper disposal of fats and grease The improper disposal of fats, oil and grease in Stafford’s sanitary sewer system is costing Stafford’s utility system more than $1.6 million a year in preventive and removal efforts, according to a news release.

When these cooking by-products are dumped down household drains, they cool and stick together in one large grease ball that clogs pipes and creates backups in the home, creating costly repairs for homeowners. Furthermore, these materials damage the larger water system.

Stafford is asking customers to remember three steps to help alleviate this issue

after cooking: can it, cool it and toss it.

Some people may assume that putting a small amount of grease down the drain after cooking is okay, especially if you are careful to run the hot water, but this is not the case. Any fat, oil or grease poured down the drain, including dishwasher drains and garbage disposals, travels through pipes, cools, hardens and then sticks to the sides of the pipes. When other items travel down the pipes, they get trapped in the grease clog, creating an even more significant clog. Sewer backups are not only costly to repair, but sew-

age is full of bacteria and contaminants that pose a threat to people and their pets.

FOG is found in meats, sauces, gravies, cooking oils, mayonnaise, cheese, ice cream, butter, salad dressing, milk and all compostable food waste. By canning the grease and cooling it before throwing it away, you can prevent overflows, flooding and property damage caused by FOG. Additionally, the steps below can help ensure that no fats, oils or grease enter the sanitary sewer. · Collect and properly dispose of cooking oils and grease by pouring it into a

in the Tyler Building at 1300 East Main Street.

Written comments on the case must be submitted by April 29, 2020, and be sent to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23219-2118. Please refer to case number PUR-2019-00148 when commenting.

Individuals may also submit comments online at www.scc.virginia.gov/case/PublicComments.aspx. Find case number PUR-2019-00148, and click on the “Submit Comments” button for this case.

For more information about this case, the Division of Public Utility Regulation has posted frequently asked questions related to area code exhaust and solutions. heat-proof container like an aluminum can and place it in the trash. · Collect FOG in a heat-proof container and take it to the Regional Landfill, 489 Eskimo Hill Road, Stafford, VA 22554, or the Belman Road Recycling Center, 1200 Belman Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. · Wipe plates and pans with a paper towel to remove any leftover food and grease before washing or placing it in a dishwasher. Don’t use a towel or a rag to wipe plates or clean grease. When you wash them, the grease ends up in the sewer.

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Riverside Christmas Spectacular Through Dec. 29 | $37-$72 Riverside Center for the Performing Arts 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Updated for 2019, this holiday event includes favorite songs and music of the season.

The Nutcracker by Virginia National Ballet - 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. | $25-$37 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Featuring world-class choreography and dancing, gorgeous sets and costumes.

SAT NOV 30

The Nutcracker by Northern Virginia Ballet - 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. | $35 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Featuring guest artists and the international award-winning dancers of NVB/ARB, the performance includes exquisite costuming and Russianproduced sets. Tea with Clara event Nov. 24.

Newmyer Flyer - 8 p.m. | From $27 The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22812 Some of D.C. finest musicians perform songs from Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” and Bob Dylan’s “Blood On The Tracks.”

Local Author Visit: Dawn BlairJimenez - 1-3 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Author of “The Great Book About Nothing.”

SUN DEC 1

Chanticleer - 4 p.m. | $33-$55 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Unwrap holiday magic as Chanticleer returns to the Hylton Center to usher in the season with a festive program of Gregorian chant, Renaissance motets, gospel melodies and Christmas carols.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas - 1 and 4 p.m. | $15 George Mason Center for the Arts 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 This brightly colored friend along with

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other beloved Eric Carle characters delights in an irresistible holiday treat inspired by storybook classics.

from more than 300 crafters. Discounts for seniors. Free for children 12 and under.

TUE DEC 3

Lunch with Santa - Dec. 6-7 | $15 for children, $4 for adults Rowser Building 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 Santa will be stopping by to find out what’s on each child’s wish list.

Messiah Sing-A-Long - 7 p.m. | $15 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 An all-student choir and orchestra with professional soloists perform Handel’s timeless masterpiece.

THU DEC 5

A Pentatonix Christmas Tour - 7 p.m. | From $55 EagleBank Arena 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA 22030 Popular a cappella group performs some of their favorite holiday songs.

Mesdames de la Halle - Dec. 6-8 | From Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Mason Opera presents this comic oneact that revolves around the competitive street vendors at a Parisian market from Jacques Offenbach first performed in 1859. Performed in English.

Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes - Dec. 5-6 | From $52 The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22812 Join Spector’s “Best Christmas Party Ever” in this raucous, rocking blend of her classics.

Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity 7:30 p.m. | From $30 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 From the Creative & Performing Arts Center. More than just a musical, this joyous theater experience depicts Christmas through the lens of AfricanAmerican culture.

FRI DEC 6

SAT DEC 7

Fredericksburg Holiday Craft Show Dec. 6-8 | $8 Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Fredericksburg’s largest holiday craft show with unique, handmade products

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Create a Luminaria - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Celebrate the winter solstice by creating a lantern from decorative paper bags.

This Christmas Talent Competition 6:30 p.m. | From $18 Freedom High School 15201 Neabsco Mills Road Woodbridge, VA 22191 Talent show with a variety of acts and door prizes. A portion of the proceeds from the ticket sold goes towards purchasing gifts for families in need. Buy tickets at InsideNoVaTix.com!

Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas - 3 and 8 p.m. | From $29 The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22812 “A Joyful Christmas” recalls the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that make up Christmas in Ireland.

Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long - 2:30 p.m. | Free Filene Center 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22812 Holiday musical celebration with a performance from the United States Marine Band, along with Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs performed by local choir and vocal groups.

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arrangements are accompanied by the

95 Aviation Way,

Chorale’s live orchestra.

Holidays are Here - 7:30 p.m. | $45

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ - Dec.

Stafford, VA 22406

Falls Church Episcopal

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115 E Fairfax St.,

Hylton Performing Arts Center

A new location for this annual holiday

WED DEC 18 The Nutcracker from Manassas Ballet

Falls Church, VA 22046

10960 George Mason Circle

event. The judging state will be in front

The Tysons McLean Orchestra performs

of the airport terminal. For more, visit

Theatre - Dec. 18-23 | From $40

Manassas, VA 20110

with actress and singer Cáitlín Burke. Get

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Hylton Performing Arts Center

Prince William Little Theatre brings

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Manassas Chorale: Resounding Joy - 7:30

Local Author Visit: Jeannene Pettett

stage. More info at www.pwlt.org/

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Porter Branch Library

Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season - 8

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dancers of MBT, plus an ensemble

2001 Parkway Drive,

p.m. | From $33

Manassas, VA 20110

cast and the Manassas Ballet Theatre

Stafford, VA 22554

Hylton Performing Arts Center

Familiar tunes and exciting, new

Orchestra.

Author of “Winifred and Maggie.”

10960 George Mason Circle

SUN DEC 8

Manassas, VA 20110

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy -

ushers in the season with its annual

4 p.m. | From $33

holiday concert. Also performing at the

Hylton Performing Arts Center

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Manassas, VA 20109 It’s “A Celtic Family Christmas” as this musical couple opens a window into their festive family traditions.

The American Festival Pops Orchestra

Vienna Boys Choir - 8 p.m. | From $33 George Mason Center for the Arts Fairfax, VA 22030

Handel’s Messiah - 3 p.m. | $35

Christmas in Vienna is the annual holiday

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Warrenton, VA 20186 The annual Piedmont Symphony

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Robert Antonio Castro Garcia The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE THE CUSTODY OF: BRISSIA CASTRO ELVIR, ROBERTO CASTRO ELVIR, MARJORIE CASTRO ELVIR. It is ORDERED that Robert Anonio CASTRO GARCIA appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interest on or before 1/23/2020 at 10:00 AM. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 & 12/6/19

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