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ixteen-year-old pianist Teah Snively, of Stafford, will head to Carnegie Hall in New York City to take part in the music venue’s winter recital on Dec. 17. The honor stems from Teah’s entry into the American Protege International Talent Competition, where she was awarded second place. Teah, who attends Colonial Forge High School, has been a playing the piano for 11 years and comes from a musical family. She said she is “super excited” to play at Carnegie Hall. “My entire family is full of musicians,” explained Teah, “so I guess the question never really was whether or not I’d be a musician. It was more of what instrument I would learn.” Teah said that as a 5-year-old, she pleaded with her mother to let her take piano lessons. “Music has been a huge part of everything that I do ever since,” she said. “Since I was so young, it was never really something I had to force myself to understand. Starting music when you’re 5 is like learning your first language. First you learn the letters, then you learn some words. Before you know it you’re speaking, and as we get older our abilities develop to become more complex. Playing the piano is exactly like that, and most other people I know my age who started piano when they were little kids say the same thing.” She’s been a standout at Colonial Forge, too. There, she’s made a name for herself as the school’s jazz pianist last school year and subsequently

emocrats are now asking a federal judge to order a new election for the House of Delegates’ 28th District seat, the latest twist in the razor-close contest that could determine which party controls the General Assembly’s lower chamber. Several Fredericksburg voters, backed by attorneys for House Democrats, are hoping to block Republican Bob Thomas from taking office following his 82-vote victory over Democrat Josh Cole. The race to replace retiring House Speaker Bill Howell in the Stafford County seat has been upended by the revelation that at least 147 voters in the area received the wrong ballot, a mistake that Democratic lawyers argue has produced an “outcome that does not reliably reflect the will of the legal voters who sought to cast votes.” Attorneys filed a Dec. 6 motion asking Senior U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis to order a special election to resolve these discrepancies, building off an earlier federal case the same voters filed to prevent state elections officials from declaring a winner in the race. That legal action was unsuccessful, and the State Board of Elections certified Thomas as the winner on Nov. 27. Cole has already asked for a recount in the race, but Democrats

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became the music department’s go-to piano player. She was even the pianist at the school’s senior awards night. Teah has played the piano with her school’s symphonic band, wind ensemble, chamber orchestra and show choir. This year, she became a section leader on piccolo in the school’s marching band and she is currently first-chair flutist in the school’s wind ensemble.

She also founded and is the leading player in a flute ensemble at the school. Snively takes piano lessons from Susan Flinn, who runs The Music Studio in Stafford. “I truly enjoy working with her; her progress is amazing. As a student, Teah is very dedicated to her music (piano, flute and school RECITAL

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band), and it’s a big part of her life,” Flinn said. Teah, who is also a part of a piano quartet, has been Flinn’s student since August 2016. She said that Teah truly deserves this honor. Teah was accepted into the Tri-M

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Music Honor Society for her community service to her school’s music department. The group is a high school and middle school music honor society and a program of the National Association for Music Education. Teah was also second chair at an All-County Band competition and sixth chair district band during

in an email that the party is “disappointed that Democrats continue to pursue unnecessary litigation in federal court.” The GOP has long dismissed Democratic challenges to the race’s results as a futile bid to change the election’s outcome. Indeed, this legal action is just one in a series of state and federal cases Democrats have brought over a variety of different alleged mistakes in the election’s administration. While those have so far been unsuccessful, this is the first to request a new election on the basis of errors at Fredericksburg polling places. In essence, the Democratic lawyers allege that voters in the 28th District, 88th District and 2nd District received the wrong ballots due to errors by election officials at some “split precincts,” where voters should’ve received different ballots for different House races based on their addresses, even though they all voted at the same polling place.

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argue that another tally of the votes won’t address the plight of people who were given the wrong ballot by poll workers. Accordingly, they feel a new election is the only way to address this issue, and with Republicans holding just a 51-49 majority in the House, any new contest would be quite significant indeed. “It is imperative that every voter is allowed to vote in the district they were properly assigned,” House Democratic Leader David Toscano and Caucus Chair Charniele Herring wrote in a joint statement. “Having a new election where mistakes are corrected will allow voters to trust the system and be assured that their delegate was duly elected. Democrats remain committed to ensuring the accuracy of our elections.” Parker Slaybaugh, a spokesman for the House Republican caucus, wrote

her sophomore year. Flinn explained: “What makes her stand out is her ability to interpret the music, and the emotion she puts into her playing. She’s not afraid of challenging pieces or putting in the time and effort needed to perfect them.” For more, visit carnegiehall.org and themusicstudio.net.

Yet the attorneys believe many voters were assigned to the wrong House district due to this confusing set-up, and they argue that “one or more administrators of this election knew, or in the alternative had reason to know, that significant numbers of registered voters were incorrectly assigned to House districts months or years before the 2017 election.” They also note that Fredericksburg elections officials have admitted that they heard about voters receiving the wrong ballot on Election Day, and “nevertheless made no changes to [their] administration of the election.” The House Democrats’ lawyers are now requesting an expedited hearing on the matter, though Ellis has yet to set a date for the proceeding. Meanwhile, recount proceedings are already underway in three other House races — the 40th District, 68th District and 94th District — which could further shift the balance of power in the chamber.

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Bringing the Pacific Fleet back to life after Pearl Harbor For most Americans, whether they remember the day (and that’s a dwindling few) or, like me, have only heard or read about it, the raid on DAVID KERR Pearl Harbor brings to mind a fiendish attack and a devastating defeat. But that terrible day is only part of the story. The rest — what happened at Pearl Harbor in the days, weeks and months following the attack as recovery and salvage operations brought the Pacific fleet back to life — is inspiring and often not part of the story. But it’s a tale that over the years has been forgotten. On the morning of Dec. 8, the day after the attack, Pearl Harbor was a nightmare. More than 2,000 sailors, airmen, soldiers and Marines had been killed, and another 1,500 had been wounded. They overwhelmed the base hospital. The harbor was covered with oil, some of it still burning. Ammunition aboard the capsized, sunken and damaged ships was exploding, and bodies bobbed in the water. Mangled steel and tangled cables were just below the surface. Yet as crippled as it was, the Navy still had to do what it could to recover, and recover quickly. Fortunately, the three aircraft carriers under Adm. William Frederick Halsey’s command had stayed at sea, depriving the Japanese of a target whose destruction might have dealt a death blow to the Pacific Fleet. Still, much of the pride of the U.S. Navy was resting in the mud of Pearl Harbor, and unless some of these assets could be returned to service, the situation in the Pacific would be even more dangerous. While some ships, such as the Arizona, were total losses, several of the battleships, a couple of destroyers and at least two tenders looked like they might be resurrected. But it would take an extraordinary effort. Under normal conditions, the Navy does pretty well at organizing salvageand-recovery efforts. But this was no ordinary recovery effort. The Navy was attempting to raise more ships at one

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time than anyone ever had before. And time was short. The work had to be done in a few months. To help with this gargantuan task, the Navy recruited 3,000 civilian shipyard workers from the mainland. There were welders, pipefitters, divers, machinists, electricians and carpenters. Some went to Pearl Harbor directly, others waited on the West Coast for the ships that could be moved to the more secure, better-equipped yards in California. A civilian welder from the Brooklyn Navy Yard described what he saw at Pearl Harbor as an “ungodly mess.” The wrecks were a tangle of twisted metal, mud, oil, debris and live ammo. These were dangerous working conditions, and the engineering problems the Navy faced in re-floating the ships, or just taking off salvageable equipment, required creativity and dogged determination. Over 18 months, Navy and civilian divers, working in near-zero visibility, would log 20,000 hours underwater. Three badly damaged battleships, the Pennsylvania, the Maryland, and the Tennessee, each averaging about 30,000 tons, were re-floated and ready for more advanced yard repairs within five

months. The battleships West Virginia and Nevada and two tenders, each sunk by Japanese fire, also returned to service later in 1942, as did two destroyers. The repairs necessary to re-float some of the ships were straightforward. Other ships, like the capsized Oklahoma, required some engineering genius. The effort required an array of massive pulleys anchored on Ford Island that literally turned a capsized ship right side up. A Navy commander named Hyman Rickover (who would later go on to create the “nuclear Navy”) was heavily involved in this effort. Today, the remnants of the attack on Pearl Harbor are mostly vanished. But there is still one reminder, settled in the mud as she was 76 years ago. The superstructure and decks of the USS Arizona are gone, but her fuel bunkers are still leaking. About a gallon a day. With that tiny oil slick, she whispers a quiet story of what happened so long ago. 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.

many years has the Personal Property tax supposed to have been phased out? Tolls are actually a regressive tax, in my opinion. Next I expect a “mileage” tax since you can’t jack up the gas tax without forcing the ire of the people you lord over. *** We paid to build the roads now we have to pay to use them.

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SHERIFF BRIEFS DEPUTY DODGES CAR, DRIVER ARRESTED A man is accused of attempting to drive over a deputy in the parking lot at Cavalier Family Skating Center on Dec. 1, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. TREVON WILKINS Trevon Wilkins, 27, has been charged with attempted aggravated malicious wounding of an officer, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said. The deputy had responded to a disturbance at the Jefferson Davis Highway skate center around 11:15 p.m. when he found several males standing near a vehicle in the parking lot. After they were instructed to leave, Wilkins allegedly got into the vehicle and sped straight toward the deputy, Vicinanzo said. The deputy drew his firearm and shouted for Wilkins to stop, but he allegedly increased his speed. The deputy managed to jump out of the path of the vehicle as it got close to him, Vicinanzo said. The deputy got in his cruiser and conducted a traffic stop as the vehicle was exiting the parking lot. One of the passengers fled into the woods and was not located. Wilkins is incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

TRAFFIC STOP NETS D.C. DRUG SUSPECT Local deputies have arrested a suspect wanted on drug distribution charges, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. Billy Washington, 52, was BILLY WASHINGTON charged with possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said. A deputy stopped Washington’s vehicle in the area of the 3600 block of Jefferson Davis Highway on Nov. 14 when he found Washington was wanted on a charge of possession with intent to distribute out of Washington, D.C., Vicinanzo said. He was also driving without a license. Detectives found a large amount of cash and a substance consistent with crack cocaine in the vehicle, and additional items related to the investigation were recovered at Washington’s home. Vicinanzo said. Washington has been incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

of the county, most of which involved the theft of medication. Deputies remind residents to secure their homes by closing garage doors, locking doors and windows and activating alarms. The suspects are usually gaining access from the back of the house. If you suspect your house has been burglarized, call 540-658-4400 or 911 if it is an active, ongoing incident.

DEPUTY INJURED IN STRUGGLE WITH DRIVER A traffic stop for a burned out headlight led to a struggle and the minor injury of a deputy, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. Ty l e r Pi e r re L on g , 1 8 , i s TYLER PIERRE LONG charged with multiple offenses, including assaulting a deputy, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said.

The deputy was conducting a traffic stop in the area of Morton Road and Forbes Street on Nov. 15 when he found smoke wafting out of the driver’s-side window and allegedly observed a green leafy substance consistent with marijuana on the driver’s lap, Vicinanzo said. Long refused to comply with the deputy’s request to get out of the vehicle, she said. A struggle ensued between the deputy and Long, resulting in a minor injury to the deputy’s hand, Vicinanzo said. Long allegedly fled the scene in his vehicle, but crashed a short distance away. He was arrested after a foot chase. Several ounces of marijuana and $987 were recovered, Vicinanzo said. The deputy was treated at Mary Washington Hospital and released. Long was incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond and charged with assault on law enforcement, obstructing justice by force, eluding police, disarming a law enforcement officer, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and a traffic offense for defective equipment. — Staff reports

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to a number of wrong ballots provided on Election Day, according to a press release from the committee. “At Saturday’s meeting, Democrats will learn about the process of committee reorganization,” said committee Chair John Johnson, Jr. “Our biannual committee reorganization will take place in January. At that time, a caucus will be held to elect all Stafford Democratic Committee members for two-year terms. We will explain the confusing process – which must follow specific requirements of the state party – to those in attendance Saturday.” A collection of non-perishable food products for the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank will also take place at the meeting.

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FIRES PREVALENT ON WINTER HOLIDAYS The American Red Cross, citing statistics from the U.S. Fire Administration, notes that nearly 47,000 fires occur during the winter holidays, claiming more than 500 lives, causing more than 2,200 injuries and costing $554 million in property damage. SERVPRO, a franchise in Stafford, urges homeowners to take caution when decorating. The business offers the following tips: • Place Christmas trees and other holiday decorations at least 3 feet from heat sources like fireplaces, portable heaters, radiators, heat vents and candles. • Purchase flame-retardant metallic or artificial trees. If purchasing a real tree, make sure that it has fresh, green needles that aren’t easily broken. Keep live trees as moist as possible by giving them plenty of water. • Make sure that light strings and other holiday decorations are in good condition. Do not use anything with frayed electrical cords and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. • If celebrating Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, place the menorah or kinara on a non-flammable surface, such as a tray lined with aluminum foil, to catch the melting candle wax. • Never leave lighted candles unattended. Ensure all candles and smoking materials are properly extinguished after guests leave and always unplug tree and holiday lights before leaving home or going to bed. • Install and maintain smoke alarms. SERVPRO is a disaster response business that provides fire and water cleanup and restoration services. There are SERVPRO operators in Fredericksburg and Woodbridge/Lorton. For more information, visit servpro.com. STAFFORD EARNS SAVINGS FROM FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT Stafford County recently received word from the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency that its continued efforts at floodplain management will result in a county-wide savings of $195,935 over the next five years for citizens with flood insurance policies. FEMA upgraded Stafford’s rating in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System due to Stafford’s voluntary compliance with the program. The goal of the program is to enable localities to lead their communities to be more disaster-resistant. The activities required help enhance public safety, protect property and the natural functions of floodplains and reduce flood insurance premiums. Stafford is now rated a Class 7 in the NFIP Community Rating System. The upgrade is good for five years as long as Stafford participates in the program. Twenty-five Virginia communities participate in the program.

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CENTER TO HOST SANTA FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Santa Claus will visit the disAbility Resource Center in Fredericksburg on Dec. 9 and again on Dec. 10 and Dec. 15. The event is for children with disabilities and siblings of those children. On Dec. 9, the event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. On Dec. 10, the event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., and on Dec. 15, the event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. While festive, the environment will be calm and not crowded. Crafts and goodies will be available for the children before and after their visit with Santa Claus. The center is at 409 Progress St. in Fredericksburg. Call Linda Galloway or Kim Lett at 540-373-2559 to reserve space for a child or children. The center will also hold an open house Dec. 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. For more information, visit cildrc.org and drcholidayopenhouse.eventbrite. com. CAREGIVERS, PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA TO MEET The Fredericksburg Area Alzheimer’s Association will host an educational and support meeting for people diagnosed with dementia, and their caregivers, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Call 540-370-0835 for the to-be-determined meeting place and more information or visit alz.org. COLUMBIA GAS BILLS TO BE LOWER ON AVERAGE THIS WINTER Columbia Gas of Virginia customers will continue to benefit from lower natural gas commodity prices, as average residential customers will see their winter 2017-18 gas bills decrease by about 3 percent (or $4.56), compared to the same period last winter, according to the company. The estimated average Columbia Gas residential winter bill of $148 per month is based on seasonal monthly usage levels. Columbia also encourages its customers to perform maintenance on their home appliances and take advantage of rebates available through the company’s WarmWise conservation and energy efficiency program. Other tips include: • taking part in a home savings evaluation through the WarmWise program • enrolling in a free Columbia budget payment plan • installing caulking or weather-stripping around windows and doors • keeping registers and air return ducts clear of furniture, carpet and drapes and vacuuming them regularly • earning cashback rebates for insulation for the attic or crawl spaces, having a high-efficiency gas furnace, high-efficiency doors, windows or skylights. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaGasVa.com. SPORTS

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Thanksgiving lottery ticket worth $250K Traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday was likely no fun for anyone — except a woman who won $250,000 on a lottery ticket purchased in Stafford on her way back home, according to a Virginia Lottery release. Felicia Smith, of Washington, D.C., bought a Merry Multiplier scratch-off ticket. She said she was on her way home from North Carolina when she stopped at the 7-Eleven at 3623 Jefferson Davis Highway. Smith, who works as a secretary, said she plans to use the winnings to buy a new car, save for retirement, work on her house and share with family. “I’m so happy,” Smith said while collecting her prize. “I can do a lot with this.” Smith is the first player to win the top prize in the Merry Multiplier game. Three

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Democrats now plan to hold a primary to pick their challenger to Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st District. The 1st Congressional District Democratic Committee voted 17-2 on Dec. 2 to pick a primary for the party’s nominating contest, according to the group’s chairman, Matt Rowe. The committee could’ve opted for a more insular method of picking a nominee, like a “firehouse primary” or a convention, but decided on a staterun primary open to all voters. The debate over the viability of primaries has roiled Democratic committees

across the state ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, particularly after reports surfaced that the 10th District committee was mulling a nomination contest other than a primary in the crowded race to challenge Republican incumbent Rep. Barbara Comstock. But that committee ultimately settled on a primary as well, even over concerns that an open primary could allow Republicans to participate in the nominating contest as well. Yet candidates in the 1st District overwhelmingly called for a primary ahead of the committee’s decision, including

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Prince William County School Board Chairman Ryan Sawyers. He argued that a primary would make the party’s eventual nominee stronger, as it would force each candidate to work to engage a broader swath of voters in the gigantic district, which stretches from western Prince William down to Virginia’s eastern shore. Other candidates inlcude Edwin Santana of Stafford County and Vangie Williams of King George County. Tom Hicks, a Montpelier business owner, is also running.

VDOT: Morning commutes improve after Express Lanes extension The Virginia Department of Transportation and private partners, Transurban, say travel times are down for morning commuters after the opening of a 2-mile extension of the Interstate 95 Express Lanes in Stafford County. Changes in afternoon travel times haven’t been as pronounced, however. The new stretch opened to southbound traffic on Oct. 31 and to northbound traffic Nov. 1, providing a new entrance and exit south of Exit 145 at Garrisonville Road. “Travel times have clearly fallen” for I-95 northbound traffic between exits 133 (Route 17) and 148 (Quantico Marine Corps Base) during the peak weekday morning travel period of 6 a.m. until 9 a.m., according to VDOT officials, who

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JUDGE SUGGESTS DELAY TO SWEARING-IN FOR DUDENHEFER A judge has recommended that the Stafford County Board of Supervisors delay swearing in Mark Dudenhefer, at a ceremony set for this week. The swearing in, for the Garrisonville District seat on the board, was scheduled to take place Dec. 7. Other candidates who prevailed in the November election were also set to be sworn in. But in Dudenhefer’s case, he unofficially beat out opponent Laura Sellers by just 12 votes. Sellers, the incumbent, has requested a recount. Stafford Circuit Court Charles Sharp said that it would be inappropriate for an oath to be taken in this case, unless an official determination was made prior to the swearing-in ceremony. Others scheduled to be sworn in this week at the ceremony were Cindy Shelton, taking over the Aquia District seat, and incumbents Gary Snellings, R-Hartwood, and Meg Bohmke, R-Falmouth. School board members scheduled to take the oath this week were Pamela Yeung, Garrisonville District, and Sarah Breedin Chase, Falmouth District. — Staff report

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Shegog, Virginia Tech headed to another bowl game » BY DAVID DRIVER

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The Virginia Tech football program is headed to yet another bowl game. And so is Stafford resident Anthony Shegog, a redshirt senior linebacker for the Hokies and a graduate of North Stafford High. The Hokies will make their 25th straight appearance in a bowl game Dec. 28 against Oklahoma State in Orlando, Fla., in the Camping World Bowl. Virginia Tech is ranked No. 22 in the country, while Oklahoma State comes in at No. 19. “I know Hokie Nation will be anxious to join us in Orlando for the Camping World Bowl,” head coach Justin Fuente of the Hokies said in a statement. “Our entire team would like to send our seniors out on a winning note. The opportunity to win 10 games for a second consecutive season is a challenge our squad will embrace. This team has earned the right to play a quality opponent in head coach Mike Gundy and Oklahoma State. Our staff will do everything we can to prepare and give these young men a chance to hopefully conclude the season on a winning note. Our team is looking forward to the game and hopefully seeing the stands packed with Hokies at Camping World Stadium.” Shegog did not have any tackles on Nov. 24 as Virginia Tech ended regular-season play with a 10-0 win at HORTON Virginia. The linebacker has played in all 12 games with one start and has 22 tackles this season. Another Stafford product for Virginia Tech is kicker Joey Slye, a North Stafford grad who has made 15 of 22 field goal tries this season but has been bothered by a recent injury. The Hokies had to turn to kicker Brian Johnson, who has made three of four field goal tries. In other bowl games involving state teams, Virginia will play Navy in the Military Bowl on Dec. 28 in Annapolis.

NEW HAMPSHIRE, JMU READY FOR NEXT ROUND The Colonial Athletic Association proved its mettle Saturday in the national playoffs in the Football Championship Subdivision.

Linebacker Anthony Shegog and Virginia Tech will face Oklahoma State on December 28 in the Camping World Bowl in Orlando. He has played in all 12 games with one start this year.

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Weber State (11-2), which won Saturday at Southern Utah, has several players on its roster from California. “They have great size,” Houston said. “I really think they are strong up the gut on defense. They are a west coast version of a CAA-looking football team, no doubt.” The Weber State quarterback is Stefan Cantwell, who served a Mormon mission and is married. “The big thing with him is he is 25 years old. He is probably older than some of my coaches,” Houston said. “This is a guy who has been through a lot in his life. I think he is the key to their offense. I think he will be very composed.” Light snow is expected Friday in Harrisonburg.

New Hampshire went on the road and pulled off a 2115 upset win at Central Arkansas, while James Madison won at home 26-7 in Harris onburg EZEAGWU over Stony Brook, a fellow CAA member. The Dukes (12-0), the defending national champion, will host Weber State of Utah on Friday night, while New Hampshire (8-4) will play at South Dakota State in another quarterfinal on Saturday. North Stafford High grad Jae’Wuan Horton, a junior defensive lineman for New Hampshire, came up big with two sacks in the win at Central Arkansas. He has been a starter the past two years for the Wildcats. “He has been terrific all year. He had a hell of a day on Saturday” with a strip sack late in the game, New Hampshire head coach Sean McDonnell said Monday to InsideNoVa. “Horton was tremendous in his technique and effort.” The New Hampshire defense forced four turnovers. “It was a good one to be

honest with you. It was a fun game to coach and a fun game to play in,” McDonnell said. The Wildcats will go on the road again and play Saturday in South Dakota. “Doesn’t matter - you are one of the eight teams in the country playing,” McDonnell said. “It is an unbelievable environment [in South Dakota]. Weather won’t be a problem. We are from New Hampshire.” In JMU’s win, defensive end David Ezeagwu, a Colonial Forge High graduate, had one tackle. JMU almost registered its first playoff shutout but Stony Brook scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Dukes had five interceptions against Stony Brook quarterback Joe Carbone, who had thrown only three picks previously this year. “It was just a great atmosphere for the game,” JMU head coach Mike Houston said Monday. “The stadium was rocking.” JMU has won 24 games in a row. “This is a determined bunch. This group is very driven to get back to Frisco, Texas,” Houston said. JMU won the national title in Frisco last January and is aiming for another trip to Texas in a few weeks for the 2018 title game.

PARKER KEY FOR EAGLES Senior guard Kendall Parker (Stafford High) of Division III Mary Washington had 14 points and two assists Saturday as the Eagles lost at York (PA) College 7356. Parker averaged a team-high 11.0 points per game in the first six games for the Eagles, who host Salisbury of Maryland on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. David Driver can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.

ers aged 15-20 were involved in 16 fatal crashes during the month of December, a significant increase over December 2015 when 6 teen driver-involved fatal crashes occurred,” said Mary King, YOVASO’s program manager. Participating Stafford County schools include Colonial Forge and Mountain View high schools and Drew and Rodney Thompson middle schools. Students at participating schools are signing an online safe driving pledge at yovaso.org. Students will also design

traffic safety floats for community Christmas parades, deck the school halls with traffic safety messaging and make safetythemed ornaments for the school holiday tree. “The majority of teen fatalities last December occurred after schools released for the holidays,” said Casey Taylor, YOVASO Program Development Coordinator, “so we need to begin now and continuously remind teens throughout the holidays of the critical rules for safe driving.” Taylor emphasized that the goal of this year’s

campaign is “for every teen to arrive safely back at school in January 2018.” Important Tips for Holiday Driving: • Always Buckle Up • Slow Down and Obey Speed Limits • Avoid Distractions, including putting away phones and all electronics • Limit Teen Passengers • Celebrate Responsibly without Drugs and/or Alcohol YOVASO is Virginia’s peer-to-peer education and prevention program for teen driver and passenger safety.

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Legal Notices TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 51 Arrowhead Drive Stafford, VA 22556 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $224,490.00, dated April 20, 2012, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on April 23, 2012, as Instrument Number 120007667, 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 January 5, 2018 at 10:15 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: ALL THAT certain lot or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Rock Hill District, Stafford County, Virginia, and designated as Lot 24, Section C, LAKE ARROWHEAD Subdivision, as it appears duly plat-

ted and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Stafford County, Virginia, in Plat Book 2, Page 118. LESS AND EXCEPT 298 square feet lying and being on the aforesaid lot or parcel of land as shown on a plat of survey entitled ‘’Plat of a Proposal Addition to the FeeSimple Right of Way for Streets in Lake Arrowhead Subdivision being a Portion of Lot 24 in Section C, presently owned by John A. and Brenda R. Craddock,’’ made by John B. Vance, Jr., L.S. November 18, 1985, revised August 9, 1989, recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office, in Deed Book 764 at Page 804 - 806. Tax ID: 8B-C-24. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $11,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. Cash will not be accepted as a deposit. Settlement within

fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: FHA (Trustee # 576506) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Orlans PC, PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www. orlans.com Towne #: 5000.0553 12/1 & 12/8/17 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 1022 Julian Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22405 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $217,895.00, dated May 22, 2009, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on June 16, 2009, as Instrument Number 090010011, the undersigned ap-

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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 29 Nugent Drive Stafford, VA 22554 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $471,393.00, dated March 11, 2015, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Stafford County on May 4, 2015, as Instrument Number 150006880, 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 January 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: LOT ONE HUNDRED (100) STOWE AT AMYCLAE, SECTION ONE (1), AS THE SAME APPEARS DULY D E D I C AT E D , PLATTED AND RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NUM-

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