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ounty Administrator Tom Foley presented a proposed fiscal 2018 budget to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The proposed $286 million figure represents a $10.7 million hike from this year’s budget, with proposed unaltered tax rates. Foley’s proposed budget allocated just over 50 percent to the schools and a 2 percent raise for county and school employees. Foleys’ budget would also include the addition of new positions including two deputies, a communications employee and an information technology security administrator. Reducing staff turnover is also an important component going forward, Foley told the board of supervisors. The board will further discuss the budget April 18. Also at the meeting, the board of supervisors agreed to a zoning reclassification that allows 86 townhouses at Quantico Village. The board voted 4-3 on the matter, with Supervisors Paul Milde, R-Aquia; Laura Sellers, R-Garrisonville; and Gary Snellings, R-Hartwood, casting the dissenting votes. The townhouses will be located on 12.58 acres on the south side of Telegraph Road, 1,200 feet east of U.S. 1. One person spoke at a public hearing on the issue, asking the board to deny the proposed application. Supervisor Jack Cavalier, R-GriffisWidwater, said that other than the speaker, he has heard no public opposition to the project. Sellers however, said she could not support the plan. TAX “I don’t think it’s a good PAGE 13 location. I’d like to see a
Retired Marine Corps Gen. Ron Christmas welcomes a crowd to the Stafford County Armed Services Memorial groundbreaking ceremony at the Government Center grounds on March 4. FOR MORE, PLEASE SEE PAGE 8. ALEKS DOLZENKO | INSIDENOVA
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he Prince William Board of County Supervisors is pressing state regulators to delay their approval of a permit that would clear the way for Dominion Virginia Power to permanently bury more than 4 million tons of coal ash near its Possum Point power station in Dumfries, but there’s no telling just how much influence they might be able to exert on the process. The utility giant has attracted widespread criticism from people living near the plant and environmentalists alike with its plan to consolidate the ash — a waste material generated when the plant once burned coal — from five ponds filled with water into one drained of any liquid. The company maintains that those ponds have never contaminated
any of the surrounding area’s groundwater. However, conservationists point to a wide array of evidence suggesting that heavy metals from the ash are popping up in water around the property and flowing into the nearby Quantico Creek. Nevertheless, the company very nearly has the permit it needs from Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality to move ahead with those closure plans, known as a “cap in place” process, with the public comment period on the matter set to close March 10. That’s why county supervisors convened a work session at the board’s March 7 meeting to question Dominion and DEQ officials on the issue, and several lawmakers sent a clear message to the state regulators: Take more time to study alternatives. “The old American saying goes, ‘Where does an 800-pound gorilla get
to sit? Wherever it wants,’” said Supervisor Frank Principi, D-Woodbridge. “And Dominion right now is being an 800-pound gorilla sitting on cap in place...Dominion has not provided enough information to the community on alternatives.” Principi has been pressing the company to study other options to close the pond, such as removing the ash from the area or even recycling it, for months now. But with lawmakers removing a provision from a bill backed by State Sen. Scott Surovell, D-36th District, that would have directed DEQ to compel a full alternatives analysis before letting any company close a coal ash pond, Dominion is under no obligation to do so before qualifying for POSSUM the solid waste permit it PAGE 13 needs.
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Deputies chase driver through North Stafford A Catlett man who had outstanding warrants against him was arrested March 3 after eluding law officials through county traffic, nearly causing multiple head-on collisions, Stafford MICHAEL HARLESS County Sheriff ’s Office spokeswoman M.C. Morris Moncure said. About 4:45 p.m., the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office responded to a report that a man was urinating behind a business on Garrisonville Road and then throwing beer cans out of his blue Chevrolet Silverado while driving into Doc Stone Commons. The witness said the vehicle ran a red light and drove over several curbs before parking illegally. The driver and a male passenger got out of the truck and briefly entered Lowe’s before picking up another male passenger and leaving the area westbound on Garrisonville Road, Morris Moncure said. Sheriff ’s office Deputies D.C. Reed and J.J. Brunofski made their way through rush-hour traffic and caught up with the truck as it made a left turn into the North Stafford High School parking lot. Reed saw the vehicle leave its lane of travel and cross over the double yellow center lines. A deputy tried a traffic stop, according to Moncure, but the driver did not stop and continued to travel through the high school campus toward Shelton Shop Road. Reed radioed other patrol units that he was chasing the truck south on Shelton Shop Road. The registered owner of the truck was reported to have a suspended driver’s license and was wanted in three jurisdictions, according to Moncure. The Silverado slowed as it approached the intersection of Mountain View Road where several cars were stopped for the traffic light. Reed got out of his patrol car and approached the truck, and at the same time the two male passengers got out by the passenger door. Reed and Brunofski commanded the men to the ground and took them into custody without incident.
The driver, however, stayed in the truck and drive away. Sheriff ’s office 1st Sgt. C.D. Truslow, Deputy J.M. Hierwarter and Deputy J.H. Truslow continued to pursue the vehicle as it turned left and traveled east on Mountain View Road. The information provided by the passengers confirmed that the driver was Michael Harless, who was wanted in three jurisdictions. Both passengers said they begged Harless to pull over and he refused, as he knew he was wanted and had eight years to serve. Harless continued down Mountain View Road, traveling at speeds ranging from 60 to 80 mph. Several vehicles went into ditches to avoid head-on collisions with Harless. He then turned onto Centreport Parkway and headed toward Interstate 95. Sheriff ’s office Maj. J.W. McAlister and Deputy A.I. Assur deployed stop sticks and punctured the truck tires. The Silverado continued down Centerport Parkway and the chase ended on U.S. 1 as a rolling roadblock pinned the truck against a guardrail. Once the Silverado came to rest, Harless got out and ran. Truslow ordered him to stop, yelling that his police dog, HAVOC, would be released. HAVOC gave chase and brought down Harless who was actively resisting as he was being handcuffed, Morris Moncure said. As Harless was being taken to a police vehicle, he was able to break free and run a short distance before being apprehended a second time. Harless was taken to Stafford Hospital for the treatment of injuries suffered during the pursuit. Harless, 35, of Brookfield Drive, was charged with eluding police, two counts of abduction and kidnapping, felony hit and run, driving under the influence, reckless driving, possessing a vehicle with altered serial number, resisting arrest, driving with a suspended or revoked license and numerous other misdemeanors. He was incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on no bond. — Staff report
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Parents concerned about redistricting packed Colonial Forge High School on March 2, a day after a power outage forced a public hearing on the matter to be rescheduled. At issue was whether or not redistricting would be the solution for overcrowding at area high schools, and if so, which of seven options would be the best course of action to take. The board is weighing all of the potential redistricting plans, which would especially ease current and projected overcrowding at Colonial Forge High School. Stafford resident Dana Brown asked the school board to choose a redistricting option that addresses school location with respect to student neighborhoods. “Don’t make kids drive past another district school to get to their school,” she told the board. The school board’s options are comprised of neighborhoods and groups of homes bunched into area planning units on a map. Colonial Forge is projected to be too far over capacity in the coming years to continue allowing more students to keep entering its doors. Currently, it is just a couple of students over capacity, but projections show that those numbers will only continue to rise. Some parents said that the schools in Stafford aren’t created equally and they want to make sure their CFHS students aren’t removed from a school they think is already the best. Many Autumn Ridge neighborhood parents also spoke on the matter at a Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting Feb. 28. There, during a public comment session, many who live in the neighborhood told board members that they did not want their children moved from CFHS to North Stafford High School. The reasons cited include school superiority, comfort, neighborhood pride, distance and property values. Many of the parents said they specifically moved to the area for the schools within those
boundaries. School redistricting is always a possibility. According to a June 2016 REALTOR article, “How Much Do School Districts Affect Real Estate Prices?” by Sam DeBord, “Making a decision on buying a home should definitely include an analysis of the school district, even for buyers who don’t intend to send children to those schools. Good schools provide stability for a community, and that’s good for the property values of everyone who lives nearby. Chances are, schools are likely to go through a redistricting process whether parents like it or not. They may not have a say in what happens down the road.” Redistricting options include students filtering into NSHS as well as Mountain View High School. Parents have especially criticized NSHS, an older school with a lower rating on school-rating sites such as GreatSchools.com. Others say that all of Stafford’s schools are something to be proud of and that none should be avoided. Stafford resident Eric Taylor defended North Stafford, asking the public to level the playing field among the schools and make NSHS a gem within the county. School board member Irene Egan, Aquia District, said in a Facebook post prior to the meeting that she hoped people would refrain from ugly and unnecessary commentary about the other fine schools in the community. “For those that may choose to talk about home devaluation and demotion of our student body based on class categorization, know that you will lose this member's interest in what you are falsely propagating.” She went on to say that she would not stand for speakers demoralizing “our fine teaching staff ” and she hoped for a civil public hearing. Redistricting is set as an information item on the school board’s March 14 agenda and a work session will be held just prior to that. The board plans to vote on the redistricting issue March 28.
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During my six years on the Stafford County School Board, nothing caused the board and the citizens more anxiety, upset and grief than school redistrictDAVID KERR ing. Budgets, teacher salaries, new schools, curriculum changes and bus routes produced their fair share of headaches, but get into the business of adjusting where the children go to school and everything changes. That’s what the Stafford County schools have been working on for months. It’s a daunting task. To do it right, that is. The school system has sought to involve the public through meetings, public hearings and workshops. However, I am still not convinced that the process will end up being transparent. That, sadly, is based on some bitter history. In 2015 the school board went through a similar redistricting. They organized committees of school personnel and parents to make recommendations. Unfortunately, when those recommendations were presented, no one on the board seemed to like them. So, they met somewhat out of sight and concocted an entirely new attendance zone plan and passed it. The “optics,” as the media people like to say, were terrible. The product of this decision was a new plan and it was implemented. But the reaction wasn’t good. A group of parents, who apparently lacked standing, filed a lawsuit. It didn’t get very far, but it did get in the newspapers and left many in the community asking just what had happened.
This time, facing a new redistricting challenge, the board is starting with a list of options and the primary focus is on overcrowded or nearly overcrowded schools. That, of course, is usually the reason a school system redistricts. It’s a balancing act. And giving credit to all those working on the effort, it’s not easy under the best of circumstances. One of the problems is that many on the board don’t want to break up neighborhoods. It’s politically unpopular. Unfortunately though, sometimes this passion to keep some of our larger communities in one high school, middle school or elementary school just can’t be accommodated. If it is, what can happen is that smaller subdivisions, those without clout or the ear of a board member, can end up getting the short end of the stick. I am worried that might happen this time. However, this go round, there is a rather large elephant in the room and that’s the sixth high school. The principal reason for the current round of high school redistricting is to reduce the school population at Colonial Forge. Thing is, a lot of parents, pleased by that school’s test scores and high ranking, want to stay there. Problem is, even when you peel off students from Colonial Forge, mix and match with the other four high schools, there is an inescapable conclusion. Stafford County needs a new high school. A redistricting will improve matters for several years, probably fewer than expected; but longer term—say about the time it takes to budget, plan and build a new high school—the stress on the existing schools is likely to exceed capacity. Thing is, even those numbers are open to question.
Coal ash just up the river It seems to me… coal ash is not a good thing. Last year in North Carolina, many folks were affected when a “pond” with Duke Energy’s coal ash HARVEY GOLD had a pipe burst and coal ash leaked into the Dan River. In February 2014, 39,000 tons of coal ash and 27 million gallons of ash slurry coated the Dan River with thick sludge for 70 miles. That event, the third worst coal ash leak in U.S. history, may not have created much attention in Stafford County but for those of us who are concerned with environmental issues, it was a very important matter. Water from the polluted Dan River came into Virginia and at the time in a statement Gov. Terry McAuliffe concurred with North Carolina officials that the water supply “remains safe for human consumption” and said Virginia was ready to provide “any assistance” North Carolina officials needed. Similar coal ash leaks have
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occurred in other nearby states. So, when we learn that Dominion Virginia’s Possum Point power plant located along the Potomac River above Stafford County is requesting a solid waste permit to bury coal ash, we should start to pay attention. When they burn coal to generate electricity the waste produced is coal ash. When it is freshly produced coal ash it can be used to make cement and concrete that is used for construction. Heavy metals and other pollutants are trapped inside the cement or concrete and while this is better than storing it in ponds as has been the case in many energy producing facilities in the U.S. it still contains potential pollution as the concrete or cement breaks down. The greater concern is the vast amount of coal ash that is stored in “ponds” at coal burning facilities in the U.S. In North Carolina, for example, there are more than 30 such sites in 14 different locations across the state. And, at some of the sites folks living close to these ponds are concerned about their health because EDUCATION
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The county schools say their growth numbers are accurate. They may be. Perhaps they think the growth rate is going to slow down. Or, that fewer parents with children will be moving here. But, using the rule of thumb I remember, namely one high school kid for every four new houses, and looking at the number of lots zoned for construction, pending construction or under construction, then the school system’s numbers seem unusually optimistic. Also, don’t forget there are thousands of lots that can be built “by right.” We probably should have been looking at a new high school about three years ago. Our county’s capital budgeting process does need work. The estimated cost, and by the way a new high school isn’t even in the planning stages, is around $170 million. Gosh, I think we built Colonial Forge for about $40 million some 16 years ago. Even with inflation, which has been modest in the intervening years, that’s a massive increase. Just how big and expensive is this building going to be? But, that’s another topic for another day. Getting back to redistricting, my best advice to the school board is to take the public input seriously. Don’t go to any special lengths to guide the participants to a “desired” outcome (I have heard concerns to this effect) and no matter what, keep the process—to the very end, including all of your discussions—out front and transparent. 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.
of toxic materials such as heavy metals they say has gotten into the rivers, wells and drinking and bathing water. There is no question that an array of toxic pollutants is in the coal ash. What has raised some debate is the extent to which the pollutants have entered the water sources we use to drink, cook, bath and water our lawns and gardens. Legislation had been introduced in the Virginia General Assembly by Sen. Scott Surovell, who represents parts of Prince William and Stafford counties, but the House watered the bill down (no pun intended) so that Dominion Power does not have to complete an environmental assessment on the coal ash pond before a state permit is issued to close the pond. States along the Potomac have a variety of “water” issues that should concern every resident, not only those living near coal ash ponds. It is a fact known at least since Aristotle that water seeks its own level. Perhaps all of us should be concerned before water contaminated by coal ash or fracking fluids starts coming out of our own spigots. Harvey Gold can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com. SPORTS
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The lives of three African American women mathematicians who helped America win the 20th century space race are no longer hidden. Hampton native Margot Shetterly revealed the details of the lives of Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughan and the impact they made on the U.S. space program in her biographical “Hidden Figures: The Story of the African-American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race.” Shetterly revealed her journey to research and write their story to a standingroom-only crowd at University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium on Saturday. Shetterly’s father worked as a research scientist at NASA-Langley Research Center and her mother was an English professor at Hampton University. As a result she grew up knowing many African Americans whose family members worked at NASA. Shetterly said she always knew about these women, who were neighbors and people that you knew from church. Although she knew their stories, their accomplishments —including astronaut John Glenn’s reliance on Johnson’s calculations for his space flight—were basically hidden within the walls of NASA. She explained that many people did not know these women were known as "computers” because they computed thousands of figures every day. Shetterly’s journey took her through records at the National Archives and NASA. She got a literary agent early on and was offered a movie contract while she was still writing the book. “I tried to write the book in language accurate to the time period in which the women were working,” said Shetterly, noting that the early 1960s still saw a segregated South. “I’m also married to a writer, which helps,” she said. The author devoted nearly an hour of the two-hour session to taking questions and comments from the crowd. Daisy Douglas of Westmoreland County said she prided herself on knowing her history and expressed dismay that
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she was unaware of the story of the African American women working at Langley NASA. "I even met John Glenn with my Girl Scout troop, but I never heard anything about those ladies," she said. Shetterly was asked how she came up with the title for the book and said it was based on many factors. “The women were working with figures and they were hidden,” said Shetterly. She went on to say she also found out that Hidden Figures is an Air Force aptitude test that measures the ability to recognize objects manipulated in space. Stafford NAACP President Metria Singleton didn’t ask a question when she took the microphone, instead she extended an invitation for Shetterly to visit Stafford. “We have a lot of African American history,” said Singleton, “including a large montage at the Rowser Building. We’re just up the road a short way from here.” Shetterly founded The Human Computer Project to archive the work of all of the women who worked as computers and mathematicians in the early days
of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA. She was greeted with a round of applause when she announced she is working on a trilogy. UMW sold copies of “Hidden Figures” in advance and the 100 books available at Dodd Auditorium sold out before the
event started. People were also invited to bring their personal copies of the book to be autographed. The Central Rappahannock Regional Library set a record with the number of people participating in the Read Program, and UMW has added “Hidden Figures” to its freshman read list.
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Dog walking essentials Spring is coming and that makes it so much easier to get outside and take our dogs for walks. Most dogs really do like being out in nature, taking in the LAURIE C. WILLIAMS fresh air and especially when that means spending time with us. But walking your dog should not be taken lightly. There are some essential skills and protocol that should be implemented before getting out there on the road. Be prepared. One of the first things you should have is the proper equipment, which includes 1) a securely fitted collar or harness impossible for your dog to slip or pull out of and 2) a safe, easy to hold fixedlength leash, strong enough to withstand your dog’s weight and strength. In other words, the leash should be NON-retractable. Many people think using a retractable leash, which has springloaded cords of varying length and strength housed in a bulky plastic handle that has buttons to adjust the length, will give your dog more “freedom” on the walk. However, they also give you virtually no control over your dog in case of any emergency or need to get him out of harm’s way quickly. In the interest of time, I won’t go into all the potential dangers of using this type of leash in public, but suffice it to say there are many. So many, that honestly, if I had my way these contraptions would
be banned from public usage. Instead, opt for a simple nylon, cotton web or leather leash, 4-6 ft. in length, with a looped handle you can hold onto. Is your dog ready and appropriate to walk in public? Has your dog acquired the basic skills to walk manageably on a leash? This does not mean your dog must be an obedience trial champion before you take him on a walk, but he should at least have the minimum skills to be able to pay attention to and follow your cues to remain close and not obstruct any other dog or person you might encounter. Your dog should not be a nuisance and should not pose a danger to other dogs and people. If your dog is reactive and barks, growls and/or lunges toward others (or moving objects), then more training is warranted, or at the very least, opt for walking him during times he is less likely to encounter others. Plan your route and always have a detour or “escape zone” if necessary. If your dog is aggressive and you can’t control him, seek professional assistance to help you work him through those issues, and in the meantime, don’t walk him in public. Just don’t. If your dog hurts another person or dog, you could receive a summons to appear in court. In accordance with Virginia State code 3.2-6540 and Stafford County code 5-57, any dog that has bitten, attacked or inflicted an injury on a person or seriously injured another companion animal is a dangerous dog. A hearing is required to determine if the dog is indeed dangerous. If your
dog is found to be a “Dangerous Dog,” it could result in loss of your home owner’s insurance (or significant increase in your premium), financial loss due to fines and lawsuits, and you must register your dog in the dangerous dog registry. Practice proper dog etiquette. Rule no. 1: Always have poop bags on hand and clean up after your dog. Secondly, not everyone wants to meet your dog, so do not let your dog greet other people or other dogs unless you are invited to do so by the other person or dog owner. Personally, I dissuade my students and clients from dog-to-dog greetings while out on walks. Some dogs will exhibit reactive and aggressive behavior when on leash that they don’t display otherwise, and it only takes a split second for what appears to be a “friendly greeting” to go south quickly. Before you know it, the leashes are all tangled, dogs are snarling, snapping and bit-
ing, and often the owners get bit trying to break them up. It’s just not worth the risk. If you want the dogs to play and socialize with each other, find a fenced in area to let them do so off leash. Be safe. It’s best to carry a stick, pepper spray and/or mace with you in case you run into an unmanageable or aggressive dog running at large. Wear proper shoes with good footing and pay attention to your surroundings! That means no cell phones and no searching for Pokemons! Remember, this walk is supposed to be for your dog’s benefit and quality time for both of you. Put him and his needs first, and you should have an enjoyable and bonding time together. Stafford business owner Laurie C. Williams, CPDT.KA, is a television and radio personality and nationally recognized dog trainer. She can be reached at info@ pupniron.com.
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Asia is a 7-year-old, female cattle dog mix. She is housebroken and does great with children. She was turned into the shelter because her family became allergic, and could no longer keep her. She is very sweet and has an awesome temperament. She can be seen at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, 540-658-PETS.
Buckey is a spunky 6-year-old beagle who is pretty much the whole package when it comes to giving unconditional love. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped. He has house manners, and is housebroken. Bucky must go to a home with older children, as the younger ones scare him easily. He can be seen at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, 540-658-PETS.
American Red Cross seeks blood donors All eligible blood donors are encouraged to give blood and help save lives in March, Red Cross Month. Donating is easier with the blood donor app and RapidPass, according to the organization. With the free app, donors can schedule and manage donation appointments, access the donor card, track
the impact of donations and earn rewards. Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questions online at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass before coming to their appointments. Upcoming blood donation opportuni-
ties in Stafford include: * March 19, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. William of York Catholic Church, 3130 Jefferson Davis Highway. * March 25, noon to 4 p.m. at Anytime Fitness, 27 S. Gateway Drive, No. 115 * March 29, 2 to 7 p.m., Stafford Sport & Health, 315 Garrisonville Road
* March 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Alvin York Bandy Administrative Complex, 31 Stafford Ave. Donors should bring a blood donor card or driver’s license to check in. For more, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-7332767).
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Stafford County breaks ground for military memorial The actual shovel-turning to begin construction of the Stafford County Armed Services Memorial was emceed by retired Marine Corps Gen. Ron Christmas, who has been instrumental in collecting donations to build the space. County Chairman Paul Milde welcomed the crowd of some 150 near the Government Center on March 4. The keynote speaker was Daniel Chichester, chair of the memorial working group. Taking part in the ceremonies were Fredericksburg Christian School’s Enduring Freedom Honor Team, the Wildcat Chorus from Mountain View High School and vocalist Marine 1st Lt. Talia Bastien. The March of the Colors included American Legion Post 290, Stafford High Naval JROTC, Brooke Point High Army JROTC and North Stafford High Air Force JROTC. The memorial will feature markers recognizing nine major conflicts, beginning with the Revolutionary War. The dedication is scheduled for Saturday, July 15.
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Colonial Forge girls on the verge of making history » BY DAVID FAWCETT
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The Colonial Forge girls basketball team faces a sizable challenge March 11 in the 6A state championship when it plays Oakton (26-5) at 4:45 p.m. at the Siegel Center in Richmond. The Cougars have been a state tournament mainstay under head coach Fred Priester. Since taking over for the 199495 season, Priester has led the Cougars to one state title (2012) and two state final appearances (2001, 2009) on his way toward winning 694 games in his coaching career. This season’s team features three seniors who have all signed with Division I programs: forwards Delaney Connolly (Loyola University in Baltimore) and Maddie Royle (American) and guard Kailyn Fee (Richmond). Connolly and Royle have each scored more than 1,000 points in their careers. They, along with Fee, are dangerous 3-point shooters as well. Fee leads the team with 50, followed by Connelly with 32 and Royle with 27. On offense, Oakton is balanced inside and out, with Connolly the biggest inside threat. On defense, the Cougars play mostly man-to-man and like to clog the
Colonial Forge head coach LaShaun Cook has the Eagles in the state final for the first time in the program’s history. CREDIT: WWW.JENNIFER MUHLENBRUCK.COM
middle. “They are very disciplined and hard working,” Colonial Forge head coach LaShaun Cook said. “It will be a task.” The Eagles (24-6), who are making their first state final appearance, are in position to become the first Stafford County high school to win a state girls basketball title.
With four returning starters, Colonial Forge had the pieces for a deep postseason run. Six-foot-6 junior forward Shakira Austin, who has committed to Maryland, and senior guard Camille Downs, lead the way. Austin had 23 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks March 4 in the Colonial Forge’s 58-37 win over Patriot in the state
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semifinals. Downs added 13 points and seven rebounds, while Olivia Gaither had 11 points and 15 rebounds “We just have to keep it consistent,” Cook said. “We have to play our best.”
Greening finishes memorable year, career in basketball » BY DAVID DRIVER
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The honors keep coming in for Evan Greening, the basketball standout from Stafford who played this season for Division III Pitt-Bradford. It was announced last week that the Stafford High School graduate is one of 10 finalists for the 2017 Jostens Trophy, given to the top men’s player at the Division III level in the nation. “I definitely was surprised when they told me I had been nominated for it,” Greening said in a telephone interview March 4. “There are so many great players. I was almost shocked when I heard I was one of the 10 finalists.” The Jostens Trophy is awarded to someone who excels on the court, in the classroom and in the community. The award is designed and sponsored by Jostens and the Rotary Club of Salem, Virginia, and this season marks the 20th presentation of the award, according to a statement from Pitt-Bradford. The names, qualifications and ballots of the 10 finalists will be forwarded to the National Selection Committee, which consists of coaches, directors of athletics, members of sports media, and business and local leaders, including prominent national figures. The winner will be honored at a banquet March 16 in conjunction with the NCAA Division III Men’s National Championship in Salem. Greening was the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Preseason Player of the Year and he paced the league in scoring (20.2 points per game) and rebounding (14.3) for the second straight season.
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He broke the conference record for rebounds in a season that had been 328. The mark was held by Matt Beacom, who played for the Panthers and set the mark in 2002-03. Greening ended this season with 357 rebounds. Off the court the Stafford resident has been very active. He has worked for the American Red Cross, Read Across America, Special Olympics and the Mountain Lion Backpack program, which helps provides lunches for students who can’t afford their own. The native of Fredericksburg is an Eagle Scout and has worked in his local area to label storm drains to prevent the dumping of toxic waste that flows into the Rappahannock River. “I understand as a Division III athlete there is not a lot of opportunity to play professional,” Greening said. “Any opportunity to better the lives of people around me I take.” Greening had a 3.5 GPA and is a dual major in history/political science and social studies education. He did student teaching at a middle school earlier this year and is now at a high school a few miles from the PittBradford campus. Greening will graduate in April and hopes to be a graduate assistant coach in the fall. Earlier he was named to the 2017 Allstate NABC Good Works Team, which notes student-athletes who help the community off the court. He will represent Pitt-Bradford at the Division I NCAA final four next month in Phoenix.
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So Principi and some of his fellow supervisors are hoping that DEQ will simply wait a little longer, and pull in a bit more information before making any final decision on the permit — the agency is currently set to decide something within 90 days of the close of the public comment period March 10. Justin Williams, director of DEQ’s Central Office Division of Land Protection and Revitalization, said it was something the agency would consider, but he couldn’t make any guarantees since DEQ needs Dominion’s consent to delay the process. “I feel like we have a moral obligation to not make any mistakes on this,” said Supervisor Jeanine Lawson, RBrentsville. “We’ve already heard from residents about the effects that they’ve had from living in close proximity to Possum Point.” Indeed, dozens of people who live near the plant attended the meeting to register their concerns about Dominion’s plans. Possum Point neighbors like Dan and Patty Marrow and Brian West have long claimed that their groundwater has been contaminated by coal ash,
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ing the facility would take “anywhere from four to five years,” then the company would face new challenges in simply finding safe containers to transport the ash through Virginia waters. He also noted that the company has evaluated removing the ash by rail using the tracks leading up to the power station, but he warned that option would “really stretch the closure timeline out.” Prince William supervisors ultimately agreed unanimously to direct County Executive Christopher Martino to draft a letter to Dominion, formally asking them to delay the process and consent to Principi’s proposed independent analysis. The board is also directing Martino to ask Gov. Terry McAuliffe to consider amending Surovell’s bill (now that it’s reached his desk) to require Dominion to perform an alternatives analysis before they get access to the permit. But for all these steps the county is taking, there’s no guarantee whether DEQ or Dominion will actually listen. “Are you going to put weight on what we say here?” Caddigan asked DEQ’s representatives. “If you don’t, this is all for naught, if you’ve already made up your mind.”
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