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Man charged with hitting Murder-suicide suspected in woman’s car with hammer North Stafford shooting deaths A Stafford County man is facing charges after allegedly striking a car with a hammer, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. The victim was reportedly delivering RICK ASBURY JR. newspapers, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vincinanzo said. Rick Lynn Asbury Jr., 38, of Stafford, is charged with destruction of property, disorderly conduct, possession of a controlled substance, driving suspended and reckless driving, she said. The victim told deputies that she was driving on Rockdale Road around 3:40 a.m. April 13 when Asbury started hitting

her vehicle with a hammer. Deputies began canvassing the area and found a stopped pick-up truck blocking the roadway, Vincinanzo said. The truck began moving, narrowly avoiding a head-on collision with the cruiser, she said. Asbury then got out of the truck and went into his home. Additional units arrived and established a perimeter and Asbury eventually complied with deputies’ orders to exit the home and was taken into custody. Deputies located several hammers as well as a small, clear bag containing a white powdery substance. A broken hammer also was found in the roadway. Asbury is being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, Vincinanzo said.

Man charged with breaking into elementary school A 21-year-old Fredericksburg man was jailed after breaking into a south Stafford public school on April 16 and vandalizing a classroom during spring break, according to Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo. At 8 a.m., Deputy Dupree responded to a reported vandalism at Ferry Farm Elementary School at 20 Pendleton Road. An employee reported finding an office window broken and books scattered throughout a classroom. The deputy reviewed video footage of a man walking through a school hallway and entering a classroom. After about a minute, he reappeared and went into a courtyard, which has no exit. The man, later identified as Jeremy Bushey, climbed onto the roof, causing

damage to drain pipes, gutters and a roof vent, and jumped to the school walkway. He left on a bicycle. Through a photo, Bushey was identified and arrested for public intoxica- JEREMY BUSHEY tion on April 15. When deputies took Bushey into custody at his residence, he admitted to the incident and said he had been very intoxicated. He was incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $2,000 bond for breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony and destruction of property.

The Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating the deaths of a man and woman found in a home in North Stafford on April 18 as a murder-suicide, said SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo. The sheriff ’s office was called to a home on Brighton Way about 12:30 p.m., after a family member reported finding the body

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“Chaotic Caldera: A Visual Abstraction of Yellowstone National Park” is a photography exhibit at the Howell Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library during May. The exhibit, free and open to the public, will showcase the work of local photographer Rachael Carroll. The exhibit is a collection of scenes from Carroll’s first visit to Yellowstone National Park in 2016. The pieces in this exhibit are part of a larger body of work that incorporates the colors, textures and movement of Yellowstone’s supervolcano. The variety of geological formations include hot springs, geysers, fumaroles, mudpots and steam vents. These features are evidence that our Earth is alive and ever-changing beyond our influence. Carroll’s paintings and photographs have earned awards in numerous regional and national juried art exhibits, as well as in invitational shows sponsored by the King George Art Guild,

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A day’s work for a day’s pay about work; and at least if not a It’s a fundamental part of living wage, it helps keep a lot of the relationship between the people from dropping too far employer and the employee, into poverty. but sometimes it’s an uneven Prospects for increasing relationship. the national minimum wage And with that in mind, aren’t good right now. A bill Congress, back in 1938, to increase the minimum wage decided that there had to be would probably pass the House DAVID KERR a floor on how low that pay of Representatives, but would face far can go. They amended the Fair Labor Standards Act and set the first minimum tougher sailing in the Senate. But wait a minute, we’re a federal wage at 25 cents an hour. system. What about the states? Assuming a 48-hour week, which That’s been a mixed bag. Take was common in the 1930s, that was $12 Virginia, for example. This year, with a week. That wasn’t much, even back bi-partisan support, but apparently not then, but it was at least some protection enough, the state Senate considered for those at the very bottom of the wage a bill to increase the state’s minimum scale. When I started to work, the minimum wage — which is currently pegged to the national number — from $7.25 to wage was $2.20. That was in 1974, and $10. since then it’s incrementally risen to That would almost keep up with in$7.25. flation but still stay well below the povHowever, that minimum was set 10 years ago and since then it hasn’t moved erty level. Unfortunately, the bill failed a bit. That’s in spite of the fact that prices 21 to 19. Maybe next year, but if you’re working a minimum wage job, that extra and the cost of living have consistently $2.75 an hour would have been helpful. gone up. However not every state has lagged There is a misconception on the part in increasing its own minimum wage. of many about who benefits from the California has a minimum wage of $11, minimum wage. Surely we’re just talkMaryland sets its minimum at $10.10, ing about high school and college kids West Virginia’s at $8.25, Florida at $8.46, with part time jobs. Right? Arizona at $11and South Dakota at The answer to that question is no. Most people who are paid the minimum $9.10. As you can see, this isn’t exactly a wage, nearly 90%, are supporting themred America and blue America divide. selves and more often than not a family. Plenty of so-called red states have a With one wage earner, working a full higher minimum wage than the federal year at the minimum wage, and suprate and a higher rate than Virginia. porting say two children, the family There is a common argument, repeat— assuming no days off — is nearly still ed over and over again, that raising the $5,000 below the poverty level. That’s the world of the working poor, and that’s minimum wage will result in increased unemployment for those its designed to who the minimum wage is designed to help. help. It’s not a benefit program, it’s all

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In other words, if employers have to pay an extra dollar or two for each worker, they’ll hire fewer workers. This argument has merit, but study after study has shown that any shortterm increase in unemployment for minimum wage workers because of an imposed wage increase quickly goes away. There is an almost knee jerk reaction on the part of many business lobbyists against any increase in the minimum wage. However, if they really considered all the costs involved, maybe they would have a different view. After all, in economics there is no such thing as a free lunch. When employers get away with paying less than a reasonable wage floor, some costs get passed on to the taxpayer. Most minimum wage earners are the working poor, so they’re the ones that have to go on food stamps, get Medicaid and seek housing assistance. In a sense, it’s a taxpayer subsidy to business. All so that some employers can get unfettered access to super cheap labor. Of course, the opponents of setting a minimum are right about one thing. The minimum wage and efforts to increase it are a direct attempt to regulate wages. But it’s by no means an across-theboard attempt to set wages. Rather, it’s aimed at the lowest rung of the wage ladder, and its only goal is to set a bare minimum on what a day’s pay for a day’s work is worth. 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.

‘Art of Recovery’ exhibit to open May 3 The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board will showcase art that offers a glimpse of the journey to recovery from mental illness. Kenmore Club sponsors the exhibit, which reflects the role creativity plays in mental wellness. This year’s show begins May 3 at PONSHOP Studio and Gallery, 712 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. An opening night exhibit will be held Friday, May 3, from 5-9 p.m. The exhibit coincides with National Mental Health Month and will be on display through At a rehearsal for ‘Peter and the Starcatcher,’ Ryan Anderson, left front, as Black Stache, and Austin Cox, right front, as Peter, duel as, from left in background, Katelyn Pates as Ted, Austin Moore as Prentiss and Ava Mullanaphy as Molly watch. SUBMITTED

‘Peter Pan’ prelude coming to Stafford High stage The Stafford Players will perform “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a play with marauding pirates, jungle tyrants, unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes in a story about the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Molly, a starcatcher-in-training, faces off against the fearsome Black Stache in an enchanting adventure that reveals how a wayward orphan becomes “the boy who wouldn’t grow up.” “Peter and the Starcatcher” is a family friendly play that is the prelude to “Peter Pan.” “Peter and the Starcatcher,” will be staged Friday and Saturday, April 26 and

27, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 2, 3 and 4 at 7 p.m., with matinees on Saturdays, April 27, and May 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 for children, students and senior citizens and $9 for adults and are available at the door, payable with cash or check. Groups of 10 or more people receive a $2 discount per ticket, and small groups (more than five and less than 10 individuals) receive one free adult chaperone ticket. Special arrangements are available for groups, including backstage tours, theater games or talk-back sessions. For more, contact the staffordplayers@gmail.com

May 27. “The Art of Recovery provides an opportunity for individuals living with mental health challenges to combat stigma and align with the community in promoting recovery,” said Amy Rippy, coordinator of Kenmore Club, RACSB’s day program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. “Artists from across the state participate in the annual art show. RACSB is fortunate to benefit from statewide participation and the exceptional partnership of artists Gabe and Scarlet Pons.”

STAFFORD BRIEFS LIBRARY STAFFERS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE Central Rappahannock Regional Library and staff were recognized at the April 11 meeting of the Virginia Public Library Directors Association, a subgroup of the Library of Virginia, according to a news release. Director Martha Hutzel was presented with the Elizabeth M. “Libby” Lewis Award, given annually to a Virginia public library director who “exhibits an enthusiasm for and a love of libraries, as well as a nurturing spirit.” Library directors nominate one of their peers for the award and the winner is chosen by a vote of the association’s members. Porter Branch Teen Specialist Wini Ashooh was awarded Staff Member of the Year, recognizing her many accom-

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FRED TRANSIT TO SERVE QUANTICO VRE The FREDericksburg Regional Transit will start early morning and late afternoon feeder bus service between Aquia Towne Center, the north VDOT commuter lot on Route 610/Garrisonville Road and the Virginia Railway Express station in Quantico on May 1. The service is made possible through a partnership among Stafford County, the Federal Transit Administration, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and FRED, and Marine Corps Base Quantico.

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Armon Barnes is a senior in the International Baccalaureate program at Brooke Point High School in Stafford who has a big decision to make. To date, he’s been accepted into 27 colleges and has over $1.8 million in scholarship offers. “That’s a lot of scholarship money,” he said with a laugh. Surrounded by his family in their Aquia home, Armon, 17, was humble about his accomplishments. “They always put that confidence in me that I have a great mindset and capabilities,” he said. That family includes his mother and father, Anitra and Michael, a Marine Corps veteran, and sister, Mercedes. “You’ve just got to keep them motivated,” said his mother. “That’s what we need right now, motivators and leaders.” “We’re very proud,” added Michael Barnes. Through tears, Mercedes called her brother a genius. “I don’t see anything stopping him,” she said. Armon’s success didn’t come without struggle. For almost a year, the family was homeless after a tree fell through their home on March 2, 2018. “The whole front porch was gone,” Mercedes said.

Through all of that, Armon remained focused on his studies and classwork. And that dedication has paid off. T h e c ol l e ge s that he has been accepted to include: Wingate, G e orge Ma s on ARMON BARNES University, University of Mary Washington, Mary Baldwin University, Mount Saint Mary’s, Radford University, Concord University, Roanoke College, Ashland University, Brenau University, Anderson University, Barry University, Alvernia University, Alma College, Cazenovia College, Baldwin Wallace, Arcadia University, Catawba College, Canisius College, New England College, Michigan State, Albion College, Averett University, Alleghany University, Kentucky University, Stevenson University and Beloit College. “My first acceptance in November was Wingate College in North Carolina,” Armon said. The school offered him a fouryear scholarship worth $102,000. That spurred him to start applying to even more colleges. The acceptance letters and scholarship offers piled up. Armon hopes to make a final decision on which school he’ll attend after some

visits over spring break. He is interested in pursuing a career in sports psychology. “A lot of colleges have psychology majors and programs like that,” he said. “The colleges that specialize in sports psychology have doctorates. They are the ones that aren’t in-state. I want to go to a college for three or four years and then transfer to a college with a master’s and Ph.D. program.” Sports psychologists can work with national sports teams and athletes individually to help them work on their mental game and strategy, Armon explained. “You can prepare them for their best performance,” he said. Barnes is a basketball fan and huge fan of the Golden State Warriors. In his junior year of high school, Barnes tore his ACL while playing for a recreational league basketball team, effectively ending his playing days. “At first I was thinking about being a sports agent because I just love sports and want to be in that field,” he said. “I know I’m not the best basketball player, but over the years I have become more confident and want other people to have that.” When asked where he sees himself in 10 years, Armon said he hopes to have his doctorate, be in the process of buying his own home and be able to give back to his family who have given him so much. Julia Ledoux can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.

EDUCATION BRIEF KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION NOW OPEN If your child turns 5 by Sept. 30, it’s time to register for kindergarten. Stafford County Public Schools encourages families to register through the online registration portal, at www.staffordschools.net and contact the school when registration is completed to bring in the required documents. Guardians should bring the following documents: • Driver’s license or photo id for parent/ guardian • Official birth certificate for child • Physical and immunization records (prior to the opening of school) • Proof of residence: • Must provide one of these: deed, lease, tax bill • Must provide two of the following options that are current for the last two months with the parent/guardian name: • Utility bills (tied to the home) • Employment verification (payroll stubs, current employer verification on company letterhead) • Tax documents • Other official correspondence with government agencies • Medical bills • Consecutive bank statements (for two months) • Vehicle registration, driver’s license, insurance policy

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Claxton of Stafford and a 2014 graduate of Brooke Point High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in 2018 f rom East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, Pa. U.S. Air Force DESIREE A. CLAXTON Airman Chase S. Cooper-Norman graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Cooper-Norman is the son of Nicklaus Norman of Stafford and Sabrina Cooper of CHASE S. COOPERRoanoke. He is a NORMAN grandson of Arlene Cooper of Clifton Forge. He is a 2017 graduate of North Stafford High School.

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Stafford High School’s chorus students will present the annual “A Night on Broadway” at the high school on Saturday, June 8. The students will don costumes and use props that showcase the musicals. The evening will include the choice of a dinner and the show or the show only. Students will perform “Johanna” from Sweeney Todd, “Suddenly Seymour” from Little Shop of Horrors, “I Think I Got You Beat” from Shrek, “Proud of Your Boy” from Aladdin and many other numbers. The dinner includes seasoned chicken,

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SPORTS BRIEFS RITCHIE RETURNS TO NATIONAL TEAM STAFF North Stafford High graduate Gregg Ritchie is back with USA Baseball’s 18U National Team coaching staff as the hitting coach. The 18U’s will compete in the World Baseball Softball Confederation World Cup in South Korea. The U.S. has won the title four straight years. Ritchie, in is seventh season as George Washington University’s head baseball coach, oversaw an offense at the 2018 World Cup that recorded a .407 batting average and set the USA Baseball record for most runs scored in an international tournament with 131.

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For the second straight year, a wide receiver from a Stafford County high school is expected to hear his name called during the three-day, seven-round NFL Draft that began Thursday. Last year, it was Mountain View graduate DaeSean Hamilton, who went to the Denver Broncos in the fourth round. This year, look for Colonial Forge graduate Gary Jennings Jr. to be another midround, day 3 pick. The former West Virginia standout is considered a fourthto-seventh round selection. After becoming a starter for the Mountaineers in 2017, the 6-foot-1, 214-pound Jennings finished fourth in the country with 97 receptions in earning secondteam all-Big 12 honors. As a senior in 2018, Jennings caught 54 passes for 917 yards and 13 touchdowns. He played in 11 games but only made eight starts as he dealt with a late-season ankle sprain that forced him to miss West Virginia’s bowl game. A tight hamstring prevented Jennings from performing at West Virginia’s Pro Day in March as well. But he showcased his abilities at the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine. Jennings entered both facing questions about his speed. At the Senior Bowl, he was the fastest receiver on the south squad, running 21.5 miles per hour. At the NFL Combine, he ran the ninth-fastest time in the 40 (4.42) among the receivers group. Jennings also finished fifth at the combine in the bench press (20 reps of 225 pounds), sixth in the 20-yard shuttle (4.15 seconds) and seventh in the broad jump (127 inches).

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Jennings has visited Miami and Tennessee for pre-draft workouts. Besides catching balls, He has experience as a return specialist. Jennings returned punts his first two seasons at West Virginia (3.2 average on 34 returns) and kickoffs (20.7 yard average on seven returns.) At Colonial Forge, Jennings was a multi-purpose standout. He played quarterback, wide receiver, safety and kick returner. He was a 2014 all-state pick on defense and was second-team all-state as an all-purpose player. Here is what some draft analysts are saying about Jennings: “I love receivers with good size who can get deep and make big plays … He also can fly ... That’s a nice combination for a team looking for a project receiver.” — CBS Sports Senior Writer Pete Prisco. “Possession slot target with below-average quickness and speed, but impressive toughness and focus when battling for contested catches. Jennings’ weaknesses might dictate a more limited role as a short-yardage target unless his routes become faster and sharper. He has a shot at making it as a back-end-of-the-roster type.” — Lance Zierlein, NFL.com analyst

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HOROSCOPES ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Venus is joined by adventurous lunar vibes is likely to fuel a new sense of enthusiasm, all of a sudden excited about the journey ahead. If the final days were challenging, there is a very different wind blowing through now. It is time to not just decide what you want from this new solar year but to make it happen. TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) With Mercury here as well this is more than just Venus’ romantic nostalgia and a chance to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane. While the lines between the past, present and future are blurred that has been your reality for months now. What you have now is a chance to venture into this new solar year, while there is still time to wrap up your old solar year. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Nearing the halfway point of a visit to Gemini, Mars is not only looking to the future, but is helping you to move forward at every chance you get. A long wind down of your old solar year, this is also a time of reflection and looking back. It is Venus, in a social and serendipitous part of your chart who is asking you to stay in the moment. CANCER (June 22-July 22) The timing of the Moon’s return to your work sector couldn’t be better, bringing an auspicious opportunity to regroup. It won’t be until next month that Venus and Jupiter, the two most magical planets in the solar system come together, but the Moon creates an intuitive and imaginative bridge between the two. This should fuel a new sense of confidence and anticipation across the job and career front. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) As much as there might be a lot happening professionally, the Moon and Venus come together to make it clear that a balance between work and play is not only possible, it is happening right here and now. Even the Sun, in his early days in your career sector is standing back. Both the Moon and Venus have the backing of planets you don’t say ‘no’ to, sends a clear message to the professional gods today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Just after Venus left your relationship sector and with Neptune staying on to help you navigate the journey ahead, the Moon leaves your communication sector. With Mercury, the planet of communication having left your relationship sector, there is ongoing relationship support this will see all communication support draw back. You know what to do, now that keeping the communication lines open falls to you. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Timing is everything and that is definitely the case with the Moon’s return to your communication sector. Not only is this incredible tim-

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‘Life in the Fast Lane’ & ‘Carmen’ - 3 p.m. | $40 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Virginia National Ballet performs “Life in the Fast Lane,” a rocking ballet to the Eagles greatest hits, and “Carmen,” a powerful one-act play about the gypsy Carmen, based on the famous opera by Bizet. Performance includes live singing.

One Love Arts Festival - April 26-28 Downtown Manassas Manassas, VA 20110 Three-day festival includes musical performances, Battle of the Artists, portrait painting, demonstrations, dance workshops, juried art contests, film screenings and more. Most events are free. Details at onelovemanassas.com.

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Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes May 1-2 | $50-$55 The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182 Rock & Roll Hall of Famers perform their hits, including “Be My Baby” and “Baby, I Love You.”

Annual Spring Pig Roast and Craft Show - 9 a.m. | Free Aquia Episcopal Church 2938 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 Features local crafters & artisans. Meal includes pulled pork sandwich, two sides, dessert and a drink for $10. Fermenting Foods - 2 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford, VA 22554 Presented by April Payne with Virginia Cooperative Extension.

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CAUSE No. 97160D IN THE INTERESTOF ZAYDEN JAYCE PORTER A CHILD IN THE DISTRICT COURT 378TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ELLIS COUNTY, TEXAS ORDER ON MOTION FOR ALTERNATIVE SERVICE BY PUBLICATION On this day the Court considered the Motion for Alternative Service by Publication brought by David Lee Porter, Jr. and Deanna Renea Porter, Movants/ Petitioners. The Court finds that service by publication to give Unknown Father acutal notice of this suit is necessary at this time. IT IS ORDERED that service on Unknown Father be effected by serving citation and notice upon Unknown Father by publication. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Kent McGuire is hereby appointed to serve as Publication attorney for UnKnown Father. The officer excuting the citation shall state on the return the manner in which service is accomplished and shall attach any evidence showing the result of the service SIGNED on January 3, 2018. Judge Gene Knize Judge Presiding

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO RELOCATE INTERMENTS WITHIN THE O’BRYHIM FAMILY GRAVEYARD ON THE STAFFORD REGIONAL AIRPORT IN STAFFORD COUNTY APPLICANT: 1. Charles L. Kirkland, Stafford Regional Airport Authority, 95 Aviation Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22406-4505 2. PROPOSED WORK AND NEED FOR RELOCATION: The applicant proposes to extend the runway that will require the removal of the graveyard for FAA safety requirements. The graveyard contains 13 fieldstone marked graves. Research indicates that the graveyard contains 12 members of the O’Bryhim family and 1 grave of a Mrs. Clark. Stafford Regional Airport Authority has determined that disturbance of the cemetery cannot be avoided due to FAA safety regulations. Pursuant to the requirements of VA Code §10.1-2305, the application intends to apply for a burial permit through the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) to allow the archaeological excavation and relocation of the aforementioned cemetery. A copy of the application may be requested from DHR. The exhumed human remains and funerary objects will be temporarily curated at the Radford University Forensic Science Institute, and will be respectfully reburied at a location chosen by the families involved. 3. COMMENT PERIOD: Comments on this project should be made in writing, addressed to the following Charles L. Kirkland, Stafford Regional Airport Authority, 95 Aviation Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22406-4505 or by email at director@staffordairport.com ; and Joanna Wilson Green, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, 2801 Kensington Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221 or by email at Joanna.wilson@dhr.virginia.gov. Written comments should be received by the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2019. A public hearing may be requested by any respondent to this notice. 4.CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about this project, please contact Ed Wallis, Stafford Regional Airport. 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 & 5/3/19

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