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JANUARY 29, 2016

VOLUME 27, NUMBER 46

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Bruce Banks helps clear snow from a friend’s neighbor’s driveway on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 24, in North Stafford. Looking on are helper Willy Gunther and homeowner Linda Sylvester, who lives on St. Christopher’s Drive.

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tafford residents spent some of the week digging out after the Blizzard of 2016 dumped 15 to 24 inches of snow across the county.

The historic, two-day snow storm closed the federal government for 2½ days, halted buses and commuter trains and shut down schools for much of the week. The closures began earlier than expected, when a surprisingly potent “clipper” left enough sleet and ice on area roadways to cause hundreds of accidents and turn 30-minute

commutes into nerve-wracking trips of four hours or longer.

As it turned out, Mother Nature was only getting started.

The blizzard, nicknamed “Snowzilla” on social media, unleashed its true fury about 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22. The sometimes “torrential snow” continued falling until late Saturday night, leaving accumulations ranging from 18 inches in the southern parts of the county to about 2 feet in North Stafford, according to Shannon Howell, spokeswoman for Stafford County.

Officially, there were no storm-related

deaths in Stafford, but one person died in his sleep hours after shoveling snow. Officials could not release any other information about the victim, Howell said.

Neighboring Prince William County had three such deaths. All were men who family members said had been shoveling snow prior to collapsing at home.

The victims included a 40-year-old from Haymarket, a 69-year-old from Gainesville and a 73-year-old from Dale City.

Across the state, the official number of lives lost to the storm stood at nine as of Wednesday evening, according to Matthew Lipani, a spokesman with the Virginia Department of Health.

Still, Stafford County’s first-responders were busy throughout the storm. They rescued a man who accidentally fell into

Aquia Creek while trying to retrieve his yellow Lab; helped a new dad deliver his baby son at home; extinguished three snow plow fires; and dealt with collapsed structures at a U.S. 1 gas station and a Plantation Lane strip mall.

On Tuesday, Detective Tim Covington, of the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office, rescued the 64-year-old man who fell into Aquia Creek while trying to rescue his dog.

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Germanna center helps students transfer

The counselors in Germanna’s new Career and Transfer Center have a question for GCC students: “Do you know what you want to study and do you know where you want to transfer?”

Marie Hawley and Sheryl Williamson want to make sure students are on the right path — that there are as few missteps as possible. Missteps can be costly both in terms of time and money, they say, slowing students on their way to degrees and costing thousands of dollars in extra tuition and lost earnings.

Career Counselor Hawley says of the new Center: “This is an opportunity for students to really put together their career interests, things they’d like to study and make sure the pieces fit together to transfer for a bachelor’s degree.”

Hawley said that when it comes to certain programs at universities where Germanna has a guaranteed transfer agreement, “we have to inform [students] that you cannot just do general studies and transfer — you need a degree focus.”

For example, she said, Germanna may have a guaranteed transfer agreement with a university, but not guaranteed entry into its business school without certain prerequisites.

Tr a n s f e r C o u n s e l or S h e r y l Williamson said: “We try to encourage students to look ahead. … What sometimes happens is that student graduates

on campus as part of an annual College Fair. This year’s event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Daniel Center in Culpeper and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Fredericksburg Area Campus in Spotsylvania.

The Center also offers resources “to help identify career paths students may not even know exist,” Hawley said.

It also helps connect students and employers for internships.

Williamson and Hawley have over 50 years of combined experience in education.

Germanna Career and Transfer Center Germanna Community College student Jeff Evans of Garrisonville talks with transfer counselor Sheryl Williamson at the school’s Career & Transfer Center.

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with that mentality transfer, they are then faced with taking additional math classes.”

“Or not admitted to the program,” Hawley said. “But if you prepare properly, you can align yourself.”

“If you start at a four-year school, you have to declare a major by your junior year,” Williamson pointed out, adding that Germanna students should be thinking about that major before they transfer.

“The sooner you know where you want to go and what you want to do, the sooner you can match up your course work so it transfers more seamlessly,” Hawley said.

The Career and Transfer Center also offers assessments through the Virginia Education Wizard, counseling and information sessions and workshops in resume writing and mock job interviews. It also brings representatives from over 40 colleges and universities

The Career and Transfer Center is located in room 228 of the Dickinson Building at the Fredericksburg Area Campus in Spotsylvania.

The Center phone number is 540/834-1841.

Email addresses for the Center: • Career Counselor Marie Hawley mhawley@germanna.edu • Transfer Counselor Sheryl Williamson swilliamson@germanna.edu • Sabrina Dunaway sdunaway@germanna.edu

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The Women, Infant, Child Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) will be holding weekly clinics at Head Start from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Monday.

All WIC eligible individuals, not just Head Start parents, may use this clinic.

Free tax filing help will be available at Head Start from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 5. Parents should contact their family service worker for more information and to schedule an appointment at (540) 368-2559.

The Caregivers Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5.

Volunteers of The Month were Crystal Kicherer and Eileen Delewski.

Children Recognized for Character Education, “Courage” for the month of January were Mason Fuchs, Arteja Cooper, Divina Montano, Savanna Sipe, Caleb Colon, Leia Jawhari, Alykah Allen, Grace Barrera Guzman, Sebastian Espinoza Morales, Zyairra Bumbrey and Isabella Cervantes — Alice Thompson

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POLITICS

Maurer kicks off Rock Hill District term TRACY BELL

Stafford County Sun

SHERIFF’S BRIEF STAFFORD MAN FACES ROBBERY, LARCENY CHARGE A Stafford County man is in jail for robbing the Holiday Inn Express at 560 Warrenton Road, Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office spokesman 1st Sgt. Eric Quinn said.

Stafford deputies responded to a robbery at 5:43 p.m. Jan. 25 after receiving a 9-1-1 call that a man entered the hotel and produced what they believed was a gun wrapped in a black plastic bag, Quinn said.

The robber ran away with an undetermined amount of money.

Deputy Alex Smith spotted an individual matching the robber’s description heading toward the Days Inn at 14 Simpson Road.

Cor win Curtis Vanier, 45, of Stafford County was charged with one count of robbery and one count of grand larceny after search warrants were executed.

CORWIN CURTIS Vanier is currently VANIER incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail under no bond, Quinn said.

Detectives are looking into Vanier’s possible involvement with recent robberies along the Rt. 17 corridor, Quinn said.

Wendy Maurer is the new member on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors and Robert Thomas is the new chairman.

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The newest member of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors began her term on the board this month, starting the year off with two meetings and plenty more to come.

Republican Wendy Maurer won the Rock Hill District seat in November’s election, prevailing over independent candidate and former board member Robert Gibbons, and independent Paul Waldowski.

Maurer, who won all of the precincts against her challengers, took in 2,107 votes; Gibbons received 1,395 votes and Waldowski garnered 258 votes.

“I am incredibly honored that the voters chose me,” Maurer said when asked what she thought made voters choose her over the other candidates.

“As I went door to door and spoke with them, it seemed that they appreciated my background in accounting and finance, my understanding of the issues and how those issues impact their daily lives. I have a deep respect for those that served before me, but the Rock Hill District has changed significantly over the years and the voters are looking forward to a fresh perspective.”

Maurer said that county staff was wonderful in preparing her for the first board meeting. She was able to be a part of briefings and tours just following the election to properly prepare, but she acknowledged that choosing a chairman was difficult because the pool of possibilities consisted of colleagues she’s known for years and respects.

Ultimately, Robert Thomas of the George Washington District was selected as chairman.

Maurer takes over for Cord Sterling, who led the Rock Hill District from 2007 through 2015, but decided not to run for another term. Maurer is also a longtime friend of Sterling’s and served as his campaign treasurer.

“He had a focus on the budget numbers, which I hope to continue,” Maurer said.

“Our personalities, however, are very different; and I am certain that will result in a difference in approach.”

Maurer explained that development

and funding for teachers were top needs she saw and became her biggest reasons for running for a seat on the board.

As an involved Stafford resident for more than a decade, Maurer said she has enjoyed serving on various boards and commissions, but felt she could be much more effective as a supervisor.

Maurer said she wants to ensure adequate funding be returned to teachers, who saw a reduction in the previous budget cycle. Her other goals include working to enhance economic development and update the comprehensive plan.

As a start, Maurer has been appointed to the Finance, Audit & Budget and the Community & Economic Development standing committees. She also is on the Civilian-Military Relations Council, Military Affairs Council (C of C), the PRTC/ VRE Board and the Stafford Technology and Research Park/ 501c3 Committee.

Maurer also said she’s confident that her appointment of Crystal Vanuch to the Stafford County Planning Commission will provide a new perspective for the comprehensive plan update.

Maurer, a small-business owner of LRH group, which focuses on management, cyber training and marketing for clients, was also a board member for the county’s economic development authority. She remains passionate about Wounded Warrior Cyber Combat Academy, which she volunteers for, and also serves as a board member for the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

The married mother of two teenagers — two in high school and one in college — said that life is busy in her household. Her husband, Dirk Maurer, serves as Virginia’s 1st District Republican Committee chair for Stafford.

When there’s time to spend outside of work and politics, Maurer takes advantage.

“When we do have a few moments, we are enjoying getting outside and exploring the various recreational areas this region offers,” she said.

For now, it’s back to county work.

Maurer and the rest of the board of supervisors will hold their next meeting Feb 2.

Tracy Bell can be reached at tbell@staffordcountysun.com.

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Real life with local folks expressing their view It seems to me that, unlike Stafford for not having school during the elecCounty where schools will remain open tion stemmed from the school board’s during the Super Tuesday primary elec- concern about logistical problems from tion, Fairfax City and Prince William having both at the same time, logistical County have had huge problems about problems they couldn’t or wouldn’t keeping school open during the elec- deal with. Because of that concern, the tion. The concerns in both jurisdictions Prince William County school board voted unanimously to close seem to be an example of the school on Super Tuesday. confused thinking in our great One would imagine that the country today. logistical problems refer to The issues in both jurisdictoo many people, students tions seem to be resolved and and voters, automobiles and school in Fairfax will start two school buses. They don’t hours late but will then remain have to feed these folks, so it open while the primary elecHARVEY GOLD must be congestion that worries tion takes place in the school. In Fairfax the initial reason for not having them. Having worked at the polls for the the school open during the election is last 35 years in Fairfax County, Westmoan example of the problems we face as reland County and in Fredericksburg, a society. The controversy was caused at schools, shopping centers and fire by the fear that the students would be stations, I have seen business going on as usual while the polls were open. I have exposed to violence.

Some may have thought the possible seen huge crowds as well as small turnviolence would be from a terrorist or outs, all while businesses and school and terrorist group. But there were some who fire and EMT went about their business. believed that there might be violence Never a problem.

As far as having the election in the between supporters of Donald Trump and his opponents because of Trump’s school, this is an opportunity for the opposition to the requirement to declare students to see the process first hand: Republican Party affiliation. Trump’s how people check in at the polling place, supporters have a right to express their what ballots look like, what election opposition, just as those in favor of the equipment is used and how it works, requirement have the right to express observe the people in charge of the theirs. Neither, I expect, would resort to polling place, why do they volunteer, what are the hours, who are the candiviolence.

So if there is a showing of different dates and why do those who come to positions on an issue, isn’t that a learning vote think it is important that the do? experience for the students and a vehicle Shouldn’t everyone vote? Shouldn’t for the teachers to explain the elec- everyone have the right to vote? And, tion process and politics to the young in terms of history, did everyone always minds. It seems it is better than a video have the right to vote? What are political or PowerPoint shown in civics class. It is parties? There are so many things that real life with local folks expressing their can be taught.

There in their school, students can view. Isn’t that what an election is all about? Shouldn’t students observe this see local folks, maybe their neighbors, coming to express their opinions on in progress as living history?

In Prince William County the reason who might make the best leader of our

country. The questions and teaching opportunities are many.

But the more important matter is the fears that have overtaken us. We teach civics and government in school, but it seems some folks don’t want our children to see it in action. They don’t want our students to see how our Constitution works or better, how freedom works.

Have we become so frightened, politically correct or just embarrassed about the fundamental freedoms and rights we have as citizens of the greatest republic in history?

The irony, if not stupidity, of keeping the students away from the election process is if they watch TV, they constantly will see political commentary and debate taking place on many TV channels. They will see political ads by the candidates expressing their views and the media reporting relentlessly on the campaign for the presidency. They will also see ads for Viagra, feminine products, pharmaceuticals for every disease or pain known to man. They will see game shows where fools make fools of themselves for a few bucks, a car or vacation. They can see silly situation comedies and police shows with enough violence to make you throw up. On their computers or game toys they can play violent games.

So why would watching friends and neighbors come to their school because they care about the USA be anything to worry about or considered a problem, logistically or otherwise?

It is comforting to see that this kind of thinking did not occur in Stafford County. But one can only wonder why these issues happened in Virginia at all.

Maybe while we have become afraid of what goes on around us, we also have become afraid of ourselves.

Harvey Gold can be reached at info@staffordcountysun.com.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan. 10 to 31

Feb. 9

Wintering in the Woods

Courthouse Community Center, Stafford

5:45 p.m., refreshments/6:15 p.m.

Networking, UMW - Woodward Hall College of Business student lounge

All ages; ages 3-12 accompanied by adult $8 per person, staffordparks.com

Knocker Soccer

Teams of 3 compete.

Men/women 18+ Sunday evenings. $50/team; deadline Jan. 4. www.staffordparks.com

Speed Networking

Fredericksburg Regional Alliance and UMW students Free; RSVP by Feb. 6 to nminor@fredregion.com. 540-361-7373

Princess Ball

Various dates & topics now–April 14 Next topic: Alexander Graham Bell; University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall, Fredericksburg. www.umw.edu

Feb. 4

Alzheimer’s Association Workshop 10 a.m., Porter Library 2001 Parkway Blvd.

Stafford

Two-part series on Alzheimer’s. www.librarypoint.org/porter

Pre-registration required; $5.

Snacks, drinks and prizes. staffordparks.com

Special events:

Pirate event, “See you in September” dance, songfest Sundays, senior citizens’ art show, fall family festival.

‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Play

7:30 p.m.; Free and open to public

Second Tuesday each month 10 a.m. to noon Rowser Building, Room B

majorettes, Isshinryu karate, self defense, kendo, Japanese karate, science snoops.

Jan. 31

UMW Lecture Series

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Departs from Rowser Building, Stafford

Monthly Bunko

Classes:

Ages 3-12 with dads, granddads, guardian.

Pre-register; $8 in advance, $10/ at door. staffordparks.com

Feb. 2

Trip to U.S. Holocaust Museum

junior twirlers: 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Cost is $40 per month.

Deadline one week prior; $5 late fee

Stafford Parks & Rec Activities

6 to 8:30 p.m.

Rowser Building, Stafford

castawaystheatre.org

Feb. 23

$25 per person; ages 21+; Deadline Feb. 5. staffordparks.com

Jan. 30

8 p.m.

A.J. Ferlazzo Building 15941 Donald Curtis Dr. Woodbridge

10 a.m., Rowser Building, Stafford

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Senior programs:

Feb. 11

Valentine’s Dinner & Dance 4 to 8 p.m.

Rowser Building, Stafford

Ages 50+, $6/each or $10/couple staffordparks.com

Feb. 12

Tot Valentine Party

10 to 11 a.m.

Rowser Building, Stafford

Ages 2-5. Crafts, songs, games. $10 resident/$12 non-resident. www.staffordparks.com

Feb. 13

Family Day – Chocolate

Noon to 3 p.m.

National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Education trailer Chocolate and the military. usmcmuseum.com

ceramics and crafts, Thursday luncheon, line dancing, monthly bingo and bunco, Thursday night dance club.

Some events require advanced registration www.StaffordParks.com for a schedule.

Preschool & Tot Gymnastics Classes Stafford Gymnastics Center 500 Nelms Circle, Falmouth

16 months to 5 years old; $45-$60 per session plus yearly registration of $28.

See www.staffordparks.com for session dates; also visit www.staffordroyals.com

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monthly Bingo

The 4th Thursday of each month 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Rowser Building, Room B, Stafford

Ages 55 and up, pre-registration required; $5/person. www.staffordparks.com

Potomac Mills Walkers Club Mondays through Saturdays 8 to 10 a.m.

Potomac Mills Mall, Woodbridge

Every third Thursday of the month 1 to 7 p.m., Porter Library 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford

Register from 8 to 9 a.m. in food court. www.simon.com/mall/potomac-mills

Dynamic All-Stars Majorettes

Adventure Brewing Company 33 Perchwood Dr., Unit 101, Stafford

www.librarypoint.org/porter; redcross.org

Ongoing program; register anytime.

Monday nights at Stafford Gym & Recreation Center 500 Nelms Circle, Falmouth

Ages 4 and up. Beginner twirlers: 6-6:45 p.m.;

Tuesdays’ Local Hero Night Every Tuesday, 3:30 to 9 p.m.

Military, police, fire, emergency crew and teachers get 20 percent off. adventurebrewing.com

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LIVING WITH DOGS | LAURIE C. WILLIAMS

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Train your dog like a champion The other day I was speaking with couldn’t be further from the truth. one of my students about how much he For one, all dogs are naturally born and his dog seemed to enjoy training athletes. It’s in their DNA. All we have and learning. Then I asked if to do is think back to what he had any long term goals, dogs were originally bred such as possibly beginning for — to perform some training for a dog sport type of work, whether it be like agility, flyball, etc. He herding, hunting, guarding, answered, “No. I just want retrieving, chasing and/or him to be a pet.” As someone searching, pursuing. Even who does participate in many the smaller toy breeds were “extra-curricular” activities LAURIE C. WILLIAMS bred with the instinct and with my dogs, like competiability to hunt vermin while tive dog sports, conformathey weren’t sitting on our tion dog showing and animal assisted laps or placed inside wealthy women’s’ therapy, etc, I found that answer a sleeves to provide warmth! Dogs were little sad. To me it implied, at least to bred to be man’s working partner in this student, that a dog being a pet or some capacity, and it’s only been since participating in dog sports were mutu- the past 50 years or so, particularly here ally exclusive. If you do one, you give up in the U.S., that most family dogs have on the other. I’m here to tell you, this not had to perform those duties. Today,

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most dogs just sit around all day and do nothing. I’m not so sure that’s such a good thing. For a lot of dogs something definitely is missing from their lives.

They don’t know it, but it is reflected in their behavior, excess energy and nervous tension. They want and need to do something more.

Participation in competitive dog sports and animal assisted therapy, both of which have been steadily growing since the 1980’s, has been an effective answer to this, however there is still a pervasive attitude that it is out of reach for the average dog and average dog owner. Granted, training for any sport, whether for humans or animals, is time consuming and takes dedication and perseverance, however that doesn’t mean you still can’t have fun training the same way canine athletes train. The key thing any future competitive dog athlete must have is 1) focus and attention, 2) the ability to follow directions,

3) drive and motivation, and 4) a bond with his human partner. Aren’t those the very same things any dog owner should want from his pet? And that’s why I believe every dog should be trained like a future champion, and we are short changing them when we don’t allow them to reach their full potential.

Even if you never plan to enter into a competition or have your dog tested to be a therapy dog, why not allow him or her to train like one? In the end, you have nothing to lose. In fact, you’ll gain something much more valuable than any ribbon or “title.” You’ll have the most well trained, well mannered partner for life.

Stafford business owner Laurie C. Williams CPDT-KA is a published author, television and radio personality and nationally-recognized dog trainer. She can be reached at info@pupniron.com

Animal refuge seeks volunteers

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Rikki’s Refuge needs volunteers for their Re-Tail Thrift Store at 3503 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408.

Help is needed sorting donated items and preparing them to be sold.

If you are interested in helping please stop by or call (540) 891-5300.

The thrift store benefits Rikki’s Refuge animals, as well as other rescue groups in the community.

Rikki’s Refuge is owned and operated by Life Unlimited of Virginia, Inc., an IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Virginia Corporation.

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GUINNESS is a 20-month-old black and tan coonhound with a voice to prove it. He is great with other dogs. He is neutered and up-to-date on shots. Adoption applications are at http://staffordspca. org/adoption-services/ or call (540) 242-0607

JENKINS is a 5-year-old treeing-walking coonhound mix. A typical hound, he is playful and silly. He’s a talkative guy and would make a great family dog.

Jenkins can be seen at the Fredericksburg Regional SPCA, (540) 898-1500.

LEX is a mystery mixed breed who is a very good boy. He is good with other dogs but would do best with dogs his size or bigger.

Adoption applications are at http://staffordspca. org/adoption-services/ or call (540) 242-0607.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE is a 1-yearLOVE BUG is a 8- to LITTLE BIT is about 4 years old tabby shorthair. She is old. She is good with children, 10-month-old male who is very friendly and curious. very affectionate. He does dogs and cats. Little Bit loves She gets along with other well with children and other to cuddle in her bed and does well with anyone who cats. Love Bug can be seen at cats but would also be fine being the only feline in the meets her. She can be seen at the Stafford County Animal household. She can be seen at Shelter, (540)-658-PETS. the Stafford County Animal the Fredericksburg Regional Shelter, (540)-658-PETS. SPCA, (540) 898-1500.

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Free tax preparation available through United Way The Rappahannock United Way will host a free Tax Services Program for members of the community with household incomes of $62,000 or less starting Feb. 1.

Rappahannock United Way expects to help more households emerge from poverty and achieve greater financial stability, according to a news release, with the free tax services and financial coaching.

“Free tax preparation is such an important service to our community,” said Adrienne Ross, financial stability manager at Rappahannock United Way. “Not only do we help save people money with free tax preparation, but we help those who qualify keep more of their hard-earned income by taking advantage of things like the Earned Income Tax Credit. We also encourage good financial choices such as establishing or building savings with their refund or using it to pay bills or reduce debt.”

During the 2015 tax season at Rappahannock United Way more than 1,773 tax returns were filed and 275 individuals saved a total of $90,045 from their

tax refunds.

Rappahannock United Way recruits and trains community volunteers to be IRS certified to greet clients, prepare taxes and give financial coaching. Tax preparation runs through April 15.

Taxpayers must bring necessary documentation to receive assistance filing taxes: • Income Forms (W2s, 1099s, 1098s, other income forms) • Photo ID (for each person filing) • Social Security Card (for each person filing and all dependents) • Household Health Insurance Coverage Information (1095 B,C) • 1095-A if you received health insurance through healthcare.gov • Childcare provider’s name, address and tax identification number • For Married Filing Jointly, both parties must be present to sign the return before e-filing • Bank routing and account numbers for refund direct deposit For more, visit RUWFreeTaxes.org or call (540) 373-0041 ext. 300.

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Colonial Forge grad eyes career in law enforcement DAVID DRIVER

For the Stafford County Sun

Tanaysa Henderson is a senior at Coppin State in Baltimore and she was around campus last April when riots hit the Charm City.

There were protests over the death of Freddie Gray, who died while in the custody of Baltimore city police.

The fallout of those events has had an impact on Henderson, a graduate of Colonial Forge High School and a senior on the women’s basketball team at Coppin State.

“I was close to campus and got stuck in the riots,” Henderson said.

Now she has changed her career plans as she winds down her fourth season in basketball with the Eagles.

“I am going to apply with the Baltimore city police department,” said the Stafford resident. “I wanted to be a communications major but I changed my major to criminal justice.”

On the court Henderson came off the bench in the first 15 games for Coppin State and averaged 15 minutes, 2.5 rebounds and 2.7 points per game.

The Eagles are members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and won five of their first 15 games, with a record of 2-1 in the

MEAC. Coppin State hosts Maryland-Eastern Shore on Jan. 30.

“Our coaches make sure we scout very well [against other teams],” Henderson said. “We know the strengths and weaknesses of each team. [Against Howard] we knew that our speed would help us rise above them [in a win 83-67 on Jan. 9]”.

So is Henderson taking on more of a leader role as a senior?

“Our coaches are definitely pushing us seniors to become more of a leader on and off the court. I am more of a leader off the court,” she said. “I am trying to go out with a bang.”

Henderson was on the Coppin State campus last summer and took two classes while preparing for her last season with the basketball team.

Henderson made seven starts as a junior in 2014-15 and played in 28 games, and she averaged 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per contest.

She had a career-high 13 points with three 3-pointers on Dec. 6, 2014, against West Virginia. She reached double figures in points in two games and had 102 points on the season while averaging 16 minutes per contest.

Henderson also had a career-high four steals against Maryland, Baltimore County, as a junior and had

three assists against Miami as the Eagles advanced to the quarterfinals of the MEAC tournament.

As a sophomore in 2013-14, she played in 30 games and averaged 2.8 points and 2.1 rebounds per contest.

She finished the season with 83 points and had three assists against Alabama. The Eagles won 17 games and advanced to the conference title game.

Henderson played seven games as a freshman at Coppin State and averaged 0.6 points and 0.3 rebounds per contest. The Eagles won 16 games and advanced to the semifinals of the MEAC tournament.

She had two rebounds and no points in a loss at Bethune-Cookman in Florida earlier this month.

The daughter of Tavares and Tonda Walls, she was born in Brooklyn on July 21, 1994. She earned four letters in basketball at Colonial Forge and helped the Eagles win district titles in 2011 and 2012. She was an all-district player as a senior and averaged at least 10 points and 10 rebounds per contest.

Tanaysa Henderson has changed her career plans as she David Driver can be reached at winds down her fourth season in basketball with the Eagles. info@staffordcountysun.com.

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SPORTS BRIEFS MARTIN COMMITS TO VMI Colonial Forge High School senior Rohan Martin committed to VMI earlier this week for football.

Martin was a second-team all-6A South Region selection as a defensive back, kick returner and punt returner for the 9-2 Eagles.

High school college seniors can sign their national letters of intent starting Feb. 3.

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FROHNAPFEL PERFORMS AT EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME Colonial Forge High School graduate Blake Frohnapfel was 3 for 9 for nine yards with an interception Saturday in the East-West Shrine Game in St. Petersburg, Florida. He also ran the ball three times for six yards.

Frohnapfel was a two-year starting quarterback at the University of Massachusetts.

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By Saturday afternoon, the snowfall had reached 15 inches in the North Stafford area.

The meat cooler was almost empty Thursday evening at Aldi’s on Garrisonville Road in North Stafford as residents stocked up on food for the coming storm.

Snow plows clear a road in Stafford County as traffic follows closely Friday afternoon. Snowfall was reaching 2 inches at 3:15 p.m.

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A shopper makes last-minute purchases at Aldi grocery store before it closed early on Friday afternoon due to Winter Storm Jonas.

Shaheen Hamza tackles the snow on this driveway at North hampton Boulevard in North Stafford on Sunday afternoon. Hamza noted that even after he is finished digging out his driveway, cars parked along the boulevard are blocked in by snow pushed off the roadway by snow-removal equipment.

WINTER Sporting snow shovels, North Stafford area residents look for driveways to shovel after the massive snowfall over the weekend in Northern Virginia.

A wall of snow lines Garrisonville Road in North Stafford after VDOT plows cleared the road Sunday, leaving little room for driver errors.

North Stafford area residents who managed to dig out their cars from the snow that fell courtesy of snowstorm Jonas headed Sunday for some familiar sledding hills. One of the favorites is at Park Elementary School across from Porter library.

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distress. The son attempted a rescue with a canoe, but Covington, who was in the area, responded quickly and managed to pull the man out of the water. The dog was also saved with the help of the man’s son.

On Saturday, a Stafford woman gave birth at home with the help of her husband and a county dispatcher who coached the new dad through the delivery. The couple expected to have the help of a midwife, but she couldn’t make it to their North Stafford home in the storm. Both mom and baby boy are doing well, according to a news release.

Sometime late Saturday night, during the peak of the storm, a façade collapsed on a strip mall at 20 Plantation Lane, leaving several businesses closed this week.

Fouad Khalif, owner of J’s Pizza & Sub Café, said his restaurant was not damaged.

But the incident forced the building’s owner to shut off the electricity and gas, leaving him unable to reopen after the storm.

Khalif said the landlord hoped to have the power back on by this weekend.

“It’s a loss to me and my employees, everybody,” Khalif said. “We just can’t open.”

A canopy over the gas pumps at the Last Stop, 3315 Jefferson Davis Highway, also came down in the storm.

Firefighters responded late Saturday and checked for gas leaks, but only the overhead structure was damaged, said Stafford County Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Mark Doyle.

Firefighters were also called to extinguish three separate snow plow fires, which occurred Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Doyle said.

In one of the incidents, the driver was apparently injured and left the scene before firefighters arrived, Doyle said.

Stafford County Fire and Rescue responded to three fires involving plow trucks. One occurred Friday evening of Tech Parkway, one was in the Hampton Oaks subdivision and one was on White Oak Road, according to assistant Chief Mark L. Doyle. One of the Stafford County Fire and Rescue firefighters from the Falmouth station helped put out the fire in the plow truck Sunday afternoon.

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The cause of the fires is not known, but all involved the vehicles’ cabs and caused extensive damage. All three trucks belonged to private contractors hired to help clear the snow from Stafford streets, Doyle said.

There were no known traffic or hypothermia deaths in Stafford during the storm.

The county fielded about 160 calls at their 311 center over the weekend, but most pertained to disabled vehicles, Howell said.

The Virginia Department of Transportation had more than 4,000 pieces of snowremoving equipment dispatched around Northern Virginia with crews working 12-hour shifts, around the clock, from the onset of the storm through Wednesday morning to help clear the roads.

VDOT budgeted $202.4 million for snow removal this winter, including $9.3 million for Stafford County and Fredericksburg.

During a helicopter flyover of the state on Sunday, Gov. Terry McAuliffe said the state was spending $2 million to $3 million an hour on storm-related cleanup.

But Kelly Hannon, a VDOT spokeswoman for the Fredericksburg County, said VDOT won’t know the total cost of the cleanup for about 30 days, after all the contractor costs are tallied.

Stafford avoided major power outages, which Howell attributed to the lighttextured snow and winds that were somewhat less fierce than expected.

The county was also still tallying the costs of the storm and its aftermath this week, Howell said.

All in all, she added, Stafford seemed to brave the Blizzard of 2016 in stride.

“People did a really good job staying off the roads and letting the plows do their work,” Howell said. “Our citizens were prepared and did pretty well in the storm, so we’re feeling pretty grateful.”

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Friday, January 29, 2016 • www.insidenova.com/news/stafford/ • STAFFORD COUNTY SUN

Our luck finally ran out Jan. 22 as winter reared its head and snow storm Jonas spat out more than a foot of snow in the Stafford County area. Shoppers stocked up on supplies as late as hours before the storm struck Friday afternoon.

VDOT was already staged for the storm and in action as snowflakes began to fall. Stafford County also geared up, even setting up a reception center for residents who needed a place to get worm and pick up emergency supplies.

The storm that dumped more than a foot of snow and curtailed postal service did not keep the sheriff ’s office or fire and rescue from answering calls for accidents and fires.

Heeding VDOT’s calls to stay home, most residents waited until the plows cleared the main arteries before venturing to stores.

With clear skies, the sun warmed the area to the mid-40s during the week, and the snowfall started to melt.

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The Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors (FAAR) recently hosted its annual Changing of the Guard Installation Dinner for 2016 officers, according to a news release.

New officers are President Christine Singhass, Caroline’s Realty; President-Elect Linda Fosdick, Dockside Realty; Vice President Kevin McGrath, Long & Foster Real Estate — Fredericksburg; Secretary Mark Geslock, Keller Williams Superior Realty; Treasurer Arlene Mason, Coldwell Banker Carriage House; and directors Chip Taylor, Century 21 Battlefield; Erin Newbill, Century 21 Redwood; Drew Fristoe, Coldwell Banker Elite; Pam Kuper, Century 21 New Millennium; and Sandy Pearce, Coldwell Banker Elite.

Awards were presented for 2015 Affiliate of the Year to Barry Moore of Alcova Mortgage.

Silver Circle Awards were presented to members for 25 years of in FAAR. Joining the Silver Circle are: Mojtaba Azimipour,

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A&K Realty; George Steven Crowe, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices-Simpson, Realtors; Ron Ellis, Century 21 Redwood Realty; Camilla G. Messer, Century 21 Redwood Realty; Ruthan O’Toole Scott, Century 21 Redwood Realty-Locust Grove; Leita Reedy, Weichert Co. of Virginia; Peggy Scott, Re/Max Allegiance; Sandra Stein, Century 21 Redwood Realty; Roy Shank, Century 21 Battlefield Real Estate; and Charles Stuart, III; Exit MidRivers Realty.

The Emeritus award was presented to J. M. Wood of Johnson & Glazebrook for 40 years of membership at the national, state and local association levels.

Good Neighbor awards were presented to Chip Taylor of Century 21 Battlefield and Sha Williams-Hinnant of 1st Choice Better Homes and Land.

Immediate Past President, Brooke Miller, Long & Foster Real Estate — Fredericksburg, will join the 2016 Leadership Team on the Board of Directors.

Chamber of Commerce celebrates a century of leadership at open house The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce kicked off its centennial celebration with a ribbon cutting and open house Tuesday.

The 2016 Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors dedicated the event to the business leaders and volunteers who have volunteered their time and efforts on community and business issues.

“Our business leaders have tackled local issues such as BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure), traffic, healthcare, technology, and leadership,” said Susan Spears, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, in a release. “Their relentless eye on the future has kept us vibrant and unified. Yes, regional cooperation is tough – after all, each of our five localities do have “borders” – but more often than not these days our leaders are working together. The Chamber is proud of its role in bringing people together and ensuring that the right connections and conversations are happening.”

The chamber will celebrate its centennial year throughout the year. The

Annual Awards and Gala on Jan. 29 will feature each decade of the 100 years and recognize Business-of-the-Year and other award winners.

The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce was originally chartered in 1916 by a group of businessmen on a mission to bring more business to the Fredericksburg area. They created the financial means to purchase land, recruit businesses and trade, and sought ways to capitalize on the area railroad.

The chamber has gone through several name changes, originally as the Fredericksburg Businessmen’s Association, and later to Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce. Years later when Stafford and Spotsylvania counties joined, it changed to Fredericksburg-StaffordSpotsylvania Chamber of Commerce.

The present name, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, was changed in 1995 to reflect representation for all localities in Planning District 16: the City of Fredericksburg and Caroline, King George, Stafford and Spotsylvania counties.

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FAMILY TECH | MARK STOUT

There are many ways to learn more about what you can watch I wasn’t thinking about the potential look up when the film was made and for a blizzard when I wrote last week’s who the performers are. I often will see column on Netflix’s more than 70,000 an actor in one thing, and know I’ve sub genres. As it turned out, the timing seen them before. It bugs me to not was pretty good. The Great Blizzard figure it out, so IMDB saves my sanity. of 2016 was a good time to IMDB also has trivia snuggle down and bingeabout the production or the watch a series or knock off actor, and these are always half a dozen movies. entertaining. For example, I’m not one who is content Michael Bay destroyed 535 to just watch a movie or TV cars for one of the Transepisode. I want to know formers movies. more about it as I watch.

Reading the trivia for the MARK STOUT There are many like me, and film “Unstoppable,” I found app makers have addressed this need out parts of the train scenes were with what are known as Second Screen filmed in the tiny northern Pennsylapps. vania town where I was born. There These are apps for our phone was even a scene in the restaurant I designed to give us more information worked in as a teen near Pittsburgh. about the program we are watching I also learned Carrie Fisher stood and even interact with others watching on a box for her scenes with Harrison it at the same time, if it is a broadcast Ford in “Star Wars.” She’s that much or live program. shorter than he.

If I walk into the room and my wife Wikipedia also has articles on most has a program on I do not recognize, movies and episodes. While it may I use the Shazam app. It listens to the have a lot of the same information as audio of a piece of programming and IMDB, it often has more. For huge, tells me the name of the movie or show, long-running shows like “Doctor even the specific episode of a TV show. Who,” it has probably hundreds of artiThen I go to IMDB’s app, or IMDB. cles on episodes, seasons, characters com and look up the program. I can and actors.

To find something watchable on a broadcast or cable channel is a daunting task from the sheer number of channels. The TV Guide app will show you what is on all your channels.

Better yet, you can build a Favorite list so you only see the channels you enjoy.

It’ll also show you when your favorite movies or shows are on or what sport events are being televised.

You’ve probably noticed many programs show a hashtag at the beginning of programs. They want to encourage you to interact with other viewers on Twitter by using the hashtag.

With the hundreds of channels now available, we have lost the sense of community TV once had when there were only three channels. Everyone would talk about last night’s “Ed Sullivan Show” around the office water cooler on Monday. Now in a gathering of five TV viewers around a water cooler, they probably watched five different programs, many from non-broadcast sources like Netflix or YouTube.

Twitter and hashtags have brought some of that back, letting viewers discuss a show while it is ongoing. I

understand there is an active discussion going on during programs. “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Supernatural” and “The Walking Dead” average hundreds of thousands of tweets during an episode.

You might even interact with the star on Twitter. Much to my amazement, William Shatner retweeted a Tweet I made the other day. I felt oddly honored.

For discussion afterward, most shows have a Facebook page you can Like and participate in discussions.

And Reddit has sub-reddits for most popular programs.

And as we come up on the Super Bowl, it looks like again this year you will be able to watch most of the ads from the show online beforehand. As we know from years past, Super Bowl ads are often better than the game and rank as the most surprising, funniest and best produced 30 seconds of television.

For links mentioned in the column or to share this column online, go to http://www.familytechonline.com. For Mark’s contact information, visit markstout.info on the web.

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as shown on Plat recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 63 through 66 and designated as Washington Drive.

In execution of a Deed Tax ID: 21B-1593. of Trust in the original principal amount TERMS OF SALE: of $195,201.00, dat- ALL CASH. A bidder’s ed May 24, 2001, deposit of $10,000.00 recorded among or 10% of the sale the land records of price, whichever is the Circuit Court for lower, will be required Stafford County on in cash, certified or May 30, 2001, as cashier’s check. SetInstrument Number tlement within fifteen LR010010377, the (15) days of sale, othundersigned appoint- erwise Trustee may ed Substitute Trustee forfeit deposit. Addiwill offer for sale at tional terms to be anpublic auction, at the nounced at sale. This main entrance of is a communication the courthouse for from a debt collector. the Circuit Court This notice is an atof Stafford County, tempt to collect on a 1300 Courthouse debt and any informaRd, Stafford, VA on tion obtained will be February 22, 2016 at used for that purpose.

9:00 AM, the proper- Loan Type: FHA ty described in said (Trustee # 567129) deed of trust, located at the above address Substitute Trustee: and briefly described ALG Trustee, LLC, as: Lot Number Fif- C/O Atlantic Law teen Hundred Nine- Group, LLC PO ty-Three (1593), on Box 2548, Leesburg, a Plat of Section Six VA 20177, (703) 777(6), of Aquia Harbour 7101, website: http:// Subdivision, recorded www.atlanticlawgrp. in the Clerk's Office com of the Circuit Court The Vendor Auction. of Stafford County, com will be used in Virginia, in Plat Book conjunction with this 5, Page 11, to which sale reference is hereFEI # 1074.03668 by made for a more 1/22 & 1/29/2016 particular description of the property herein conveyed. This conveyance also includes the right to use in common with others the Easement of Access over land of Anne E. Moncure

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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host a Public Information Meeting for the I-95 Express Lanes Southern Terminus Extension project, which is located in the vicinity of I-95 Mile Marker 143 in Stafford County.

The 95 Express Lanes project opened to traffic in December 2014 and brought major improvements to the I-95 Corridor by providing new travel options for drivers during the peak hours. With increasing travel volumes on the Express Lanes, VDOT, in partnership with 95 Express Lanes LLC, propose to further optimize the flow of traffic at the southern terminus of the project in Stafford County. The proposed project will construct an approximate 2.2 mile reversible extension, commencing at the current terminus of the 95 Express Lanes (located north of Route 610, Garrisonville Road), and will include the creation of new northbound and southbound accesses between the Express Lanes and the general purpose lanes.

Stop by to learn more about the project, view displays, discuss your questions with VDOT staff, and attend the presentation. A brief presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m., and will be repeated at 7:30 p.m.

Review project materials at the meeting, including plans, project schedule, and traffic, environmental and civil rights information. Materials will also be available for review at www.virginiadot.org, at the information meeting, or VDOTʼs Fredericksburg District Office at 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg VA 22405. Please call 540-899-4288 or TTY/TDD 711 to ensure availability of appropriate personnel to answer your questions.

Give your comments at the meeting or submit them to Paul Nishimoto, Project Manager, VDOT Northern Virginia District, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. You may also e-mail comments to meeting_comments@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference “I-95 Express Lanes Southern Terminus Extension” in the subject line for all correspondence.

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOTʼs Civil Rights Division at 800-367-7623 or TTY/TDD 711.

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Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Education Center 1st Floor 1144 N Road Street • Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Monday, February 1, 2016 3:00 PM - 6:00PM

Sentara RMH Medical Center 2010 Health Campus Drive • Harrisonburg, VA 2801

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Vehicles For Sale

SEASONAL FIREWOOD:

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

1 cord - $195.00 2 cords - $375.00 3 cords - $500.00 4 cords - $650.00 Call 703-357-2180

Monday, February 1, 2016 3:00 PM - 6:00PM

Manual 4 Speed, red with black stripes, never in an accident, $14,500.

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Thursday, February 4, 2016 3:00 PM - 7:00PM

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Hylton Education Center - Garden Level 2300 Opitz Blvd. • Woodbridge, VA 22191

Wednesday, February 6, 2016 3:00 PM - 7:00PM

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital 4th Floor Dining Room 500 Martha Jefferson Drive • Charlottesville, VA 22911

2001 Chevy Impala LS 134,900 miles. V6 3.4 liter engine, sunroof, leather seats, gray interior, automatic transmission, six way seats, new coolant fans, Michelin tires with only ~ 2k miles tread wear.

Requires steering repair to pass state inspection. Selling as is. $1,400 OBO. Call now! 703-987-0857

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HVAC Subcontractors

Minimum 5 years expr, NATE a plus. Must be drug free and pass a criminal background.

Must have own hand tools and a good driving record.

Great benefits, company truck.

McCrea Equipment Company has immediate need for Independent sheet metal subcontractors for work in Virginia. Plenty of work, start right away.

Must have all required licenses and meet all insurance requirements.

Own vehicle and tools.

SERVICE TECHS

Apply in person at 5083 Lee Hwy, Warrenton, VA or send resume to employment@mccreaway.com

HVAC INSTALLERS/HELPERS (Virginia)

McCrea Equipment Company is seeking experienced installers for immediate hire!! Must have a minimal of three year’s experience installing flues, line sets and outdoor units on residential new construction jobsites. Must have own hand tools, valid driving license and clean driving record. Must have CFC license. Must have DOT or be able to obtain a DOT card. Criminal background and drug testing will be required.

Signing bonus offered after 6 months of continued service.

Resumes should be sent to employment@mccreaway.com

Northern Virginia Media Services seeks a

Digital Production Specialist

Please apply with resume and salary requirements to Nicky Marshok, regional production director, at nmarshok@insidenova.com.

Call 301-423-5427 or fax 301-423-5226 EDUCATION MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Train to become a Medical Office Assistant! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Training & Job Placement available at CTI! HS Diploma/GED & Computer needed. 1-888-424-9419.

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Welder/Mechanic

Experience Necessary Call Mike at 571.436.0602 Structural Concrete Products, LLC

Sales Representative

Loudoun Stairs, Inc., a stair and rail manufacturer operating for almost 30 years, is seeking a Sales Representative for immediate placement. The Sales Representative is responsible for generating new opportunities; understanding and interpreting technical requirements (IRC/IBC) for stair and rail systems; providing proposals (based off builder plans); site visits to field measure stairs/rails and updating proposals as needed; and developing accounts.

The ideal candidate must have 1-2 years’ experience in construction and sales. Knowledge of CAD and Microsoft Office preferred.

Resumes may be emailed to hr@loudounstairs.com

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE Northern Virginia Media Services seeks a hard-working, self-starting sales and marketing professional to join our growing team.

This salesperson will focus on Classified Advertising, including Recruitment, Business Directories, Church Announcements, Legals, and other key categories.

The ideal candidate will have a record of success in sales positions, preferably in a business-to-business environment, as well as a willingness and ability to develop new leads and make cold calls on businesses throughout Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William and Stafford Knowledge of ad design and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.

This is a full-time position with a small base salary, a book of existing business, and unlimited commission opportunities. Benefits include paid holidays and vacations, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k).

Apply online or via e-mail to: tfields@insidenova.com

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to handle a myriad of back-end tasks on InsideNoVa.com and our other web sites and digital products, including mobile apps and e-mail newsletters. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of HTML and other fundamental digital terminology and concepts, but detailed expertise is not required. Experience in a news organization or with other public-facing digital media sites is a plus. Experience working with outside vendors as well as internal customers is preferred. This is a hands-on position, and an ability to multitask will be critical. The position can be based in our Woodbridge, McLean or Leesburg office.

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