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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Popular King George yoga instructor killed in fall in Hawaii richard leggitt Deborah Pascus, a popular King George yoga instructor with a sense of adventure, died tragically in Hawaii this month. Funeral services for the 57-year-old, who was remembered for her ready smile and her frequent words of encouragement for her students, were held Friday in Fredericksburg. Pascus was in the Hawaii islands on vacation when she rented a kayak for an unescorted trip up the Wailua River on May 1. The Wailua runs through Wailua River State Park on Kauai Island and is a popular destination for kayakers because they can paddle to Secret Falls, a beautiful 100-foot waterfall. As they near the falls, Hawaiian officials said, visitors have to leave their boats and hike up a wet slippery path to the falls, which is what authorities believe Pascus did. When she did not return to the kayak rental company by the end of the day, employees went to look for her but could only find her kayak and its paddle. On May 2, police, firefighters and staff from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources searched the area for the missing King George woman. Just before noon, they found her body floating in a stream near the falls. Law enforcement sources said an autopsy showed Pascus died from injuries “consistent with a fall.� Foul play is not suspected in the death, authorities said. Tracy Citeroni was one of Pascus former yoga students who was deeply saddened by her death. “Debbie was my yoga teacher for six years when I lived in Fredericksburg. I practiced with her through cancer treatment, a Combined Boat Virginia and Boat Maryland course June 14 A combined Boat Virginia and Boat Maryland course is being held on Saturday, June 14, in Colonial Beach, Va. The USCG Auxiliary will be teaching this class at the Colonial Beach Town Center, which is next to the library, at 22 Washington Ave. from 8:45 a.m. to about 5 p.m. There is no cost to the student. Maryland requires any person born on or after July 1, 1972 to have a certificate of boating safety education. Virginia, on the other hand, has been phasing in their requirement. While currently anyone who operates a PWC and anyone aged 40 and younger operating a motorboat in Virginia are required to have taken a NASBLA-approved safe boating course, beginning this coming July 1st, the regulation will expand to cover those aged 40 through 45 years old. Successful completion of this course will provide you with the certificate needed to meet both the Maryland and the Virginia regulations. Register for the class at the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) web site: http://www.dgif.virginia. gov/boating.
divorce, and my mother dying. She was a calm, loving presence during the most difficult times of my life,� Citeroni said. “Her radiant smile and soulful laugh eased my pain. Her wise and gentle guidance made yoga a healing regimen in every sense. When I cried in class one time, she cried with me. She taught me about the way we hold trauma and stress in different parts of our body and how to use yoga to work through it and release that hurt,� said Citeroni. Another former yoga student, Linda LaFave said, “I am devastated by her death. She was a spectacular person.� “Debbie embraced our humanity with all its flaws and smiled fondly at it. She treasured life—there were many times I saw her gently carry a wasp from the yoga room to an open window. My husband and I took yoga together from her. She made yoga welcoming and comfortable, and quickly became as much a friend as a teacher,� said LaFave. “An hour after I got word that she had died, I went to yoga,� said Citeroni. “I dedicated my practice to Debbie, and I used what she taught me to begin to work through the deep, embodied grief of her death. Those of us who knew and loved Debbie will continue to carry the tremendous light of her soul, but that legacy of joy will always be tempered by sorrow at her earthly absence.� Pascus is survived by her husband of 31 years, Ben Pascus; her mother Vera Shelton and stepfather Luby F. Bell; her brother Scott Shelton, his wife, Vicki, and a nephew, Spencer. Her family has requested donations in her honor be made to Fredericksburg SPCA. Historic Mount Vernon to open its doors for a Special Evening Event Memorial Day weekend Visitors are invited to sip wine while watching the sunset at Mt. Vernon at a Sunset Celebration over Memorial Day weekend (May 24– 25). Enjoy a rare opportunity to visit Mount Vernon after the daytime crowds have departed. Take evening tours of the Mansion, relax and enjoy wine and desserts available for purchase in on the lawn overlooking the Potomac River. Stroll the lantern-lit grounds from 6-8:30 p.m. and immerse yourself in the 18th century as the sun sets on the plantation with costumed residents like the charming Lady Washington. This family-friendly event celebrates the beginning of summer on the plantation. Tickets on sale now. $18, adults; $12, children ages 6-11; and free for five and under. This is a separate ticket from daytime Estate admission and Annual passes. All activities, with the exception of food and wine, are included in your ticket. Purchase online in advance at MountVernon.org or at the Ford Orientation Center ticket window until 8:00 p.m. the evening of the event. Guests must be prepared to show identification to purchase wine.
Bluemont Concert Series looking for volunteers Virginia’s DMV2Go, full service mobile units are scheduled for May at the following locations: Wednesday, 5/14 Beachgate Shopping Center, Col. Beach, 700 McKinney Blvd. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, 5/19 Dahlgren Naval Base Parade Field Pavilion Parking Lot, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. (note: this is a secure facility and DMV cannot guarantee public access) For additional DMV2Go scheduling got to www. dmvNOW.com/DMV2GO. Because of partnerships with other government agencies, customers can purchase certified copies of VA birth certificates, obtain EZpass transponders and apply for hunting or fishing licenses.
“Save the Date� for the 56th KG Fall Festival weekend, October 11 & 12, 2014. One big help we need from YOU the community is a suggestion for the overall THEME of the festival. Something catchy, clean, and lots of fun! Folks use the theme to decorate their floats, make costumes and feature in the advertising materials. A list of past FF themes can be found at kgfallfestival.com. In 2012 the theme was “Livin’ the Dream,� in 2013 “55 years of Tradition.� Send in your theme ideas to lori@journalpress.com, put on the FF Facebook page or call 540709-7495. Around the KG side of the county, there are also “jars� with blank slips you can complete by May 19. If your suggestion is chosen, you’ll win a gift card and 4 seats on the parade reviewing stand. Prime spot to watch the parade! Annual “Spring on the Plantation� event scheduled Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, at the George Washington Birthplace National Monument. “Spring on the Plantation�, a popular celebration of George Washington and Colonial agriculture. “No other event we host has as many living history demonstrations as this one,� says Superintendent Melissa Cobern. On tap for the weekend will be: Sheep shearing with hand shears; Hearth Cooking; Blacksmithing & Tobacco planting. Most activities will be demonstrated by skilled artisans, but visitors will have a chance to try their hands at tobacco planting. Activities will vary between Saturday and Sunday, so repeat visits are encouraged. George Washington Birthplace will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on both days for Spring on the Plantation, and demonstrations. 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA 22443.
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Virginia Quilt Museum to present exhibit, “Stitching it All Together-The Threads that Unite Us,� featuring 42 different textile works. Visitors are invited to become interactive quilt critics by leaving sticky note on the wall by the quilt. 301 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Contact: Meg Carr, Director: director@ vaquiltmuseum.org or by phone (540) 433-3818.
Wed. May 14
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center to host The Farmers Market, each Wednesday 2-6 p.m. until Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Saturday, May 17
Annual Membership meeting of the CB Historical Society. 5:30 p.m. Scheduled speaker, Bob Busick, owner of Bay Haven Landscapes, topic, Community Gardening. Town Center on Washington Ave. Open to the public. KG R4L event, on the field at KGMS. Come out in support! Annual meeting of the Placid Bay Civic Association. 1 p.m. at 67 Mattox Avenue. 4-H Canoe Trip with Chesapeake Bay Fdn. Contact 804333-3420 to get registered. Open to anyone at least 6th grade and above.
Mon. May 19
Caucus Meeting 6 p.m. at the Bank of Lancaster, Montross for Westmoreland Democratic Party to elect delegates & alternates. Call to Caucus for unassembled Democratic Caucus to be held 7:30 p.m. 17064 Ferry Dock Rd., KG. to elect delegates & alternates to the First Congressional District Convention. Those wishing to be considered for election, must submit form by 5 p.m. Wed., May 14. Caucus participants have a set of items that must be signed & sworn to. Call (540) 645-9535 for more info and forms. Kick off concert at Thomas Stone Nat’l Historic Site May 18 will be kick-off concert of the Thomas Stone NHS Music on the Porch series. Scheduled to perform, The Port Tobacco Pickers, with Greg Sloberg. 3-4 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the concert from the lawn. Parking for the event will be in the field next to the Mansion. Thomas Stone NHS is open Wed.- Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Park hours will be extended to 5 p.m. the day of this event. Admission to the park is free. Thomas Stone NHS is located on Rose Hill Road between routes 6 and 225 in Port Tobacco, MD three miles west of La Plata. For more info call (301) 392-1776 or visit our web site at www.nps. gov/thst. Visit our Facebook and Twitter Page.
Elks 2666. Every Monday night. The doors open at 5 p.m. Early Bird Games 6:30 p.m. At 719 Ferry Landing Road. Just off 205 in Oak Grove - Colonial Beach VA. Food available. (804) 224-0364.
Tues. May 20
Green Talks group to meet. Topic: Fresh Eggs in the Backyard. Meeting will be at the home of Tammi Shelton, “Ms. Clucker’s Best.� Program is free, but please register to get directions. Call the VCE office, (540) 7753062.
Thur. May 22
Meeting of the Northumberland County Democratic Party. 6 p.m. at the public library in Heathsville. Guest speaker, Ms. Donna Thompson, is vice chair of the 1st District Democratic Committee and the Lancaster Democratic Party. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Sat. May 24
CB VFD Ladies Auxiliary to hold a Yard Sale at the fire department from 8 a.m. until...
Annual Oak Grove High School Alumni Luncheon The annual Oak Grove High School Alumni Luncheon will be held on Thursday, June 12 at 1 p.m. in the afternoon at The Riverboat on the Potomac, located in Colonial Beach, VA. You do not have to be a greaduate of Oak Grove High School. This luncheon is for anyone to attend who has an interest in the Old Oak Grove High School. We would love to see you! You don’t want to miss this year’s luncheon. This is a fun time, with good food and a time to renew old acquaintances and meet some of your old classmates and friends. Bring old high school memorabilia, pictures, etc. and do some reminiscing. The alumni luncheons were started in 2004, and turnout has been great. Contact Janie (804) 2240472 or Mary Jean (540) 7755424 to let them know you are going to be there. Don’t miss it!
Promises Club of ALANO Society to offer four new meetings on their calendar: Tuesday & Thursday, starting at 7 a.m. is meditation exercise. Morning Meditation meeting then starts at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday at noon is the Lunch Break meeting. This will be Open Discussion with topics from approved literature. 11720 Main St. Bldg 104 Fred’brg, VA 22408 postmaster@fredalano.org
Volleyball Clinic on May 17 St. Margaret’s school will host a Volleyball Clinic on May 17, beginning at 10 a.m. The clinic is free and open to girls in grades 6-10 and will include coaching by Williamsburg Volleyball Club 17s National players, lunch and a panel discussion with current and former college athletes from the Univ. of North Carolina, the Univ. of Richmond, Old Dominion University, Univ. of Florida, and Rhodes College about NCAA Rules and Regulations and the expectations and life of a high school and college student athlete. To register, contact St. Margaret’s Athletic Director Cynthia Walker at (804) 443-3357 ext. 3034 or cwalker@sms.org or visit www.sms.org/volleyballclinic. The school is located at 444 Water Lane, Tappahannock, 22560.
Dahlgren Heritage Fdn. Community Forum The Navy’s principal civilian deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, the Honorable James E. Thomsen, will be the featured speaker at a community forum sponsored by the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation on May 28 at 5 p.m. at University of Mary Washington-Dahlgren Campus. This is the museum’s first community forum for 2014 and all are invited to attend. Dahlgren Heritage Foundation President Ed Jones will serve as moderator.
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The Bluemont Concert Series is holding a meeting to welcome volunteers who would like to help plan, support and present Bluemont’s cultural programs in the area, including its upcoming 17th annual summer concert season in Fredericksburg. The meeting will be held Thur. May 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the General Store Restaurant, 2018 College Ave, Fred’brg, VA 22401. Volunteering with Bluemont can be a great family activity, and no prior experience is necessary. People of all ages, interests and talents are welcome. Volunteer projects include performer hospitality, committee leadership, concert site set up and clean up, welcoming guests, fundraising, promotions and poster distribution. Bluemont encourages community and civic groups, and local businesses, to volunteer as a group to help sponsor an evening or take on a special project. Volunteers can also contribute throughout the year by helping with Bluemont’s Artist-In-Education programs in local schools, and with our healthcare outreach to nursing homes and other institutions. To RSVP or commit to the 2014 volunteer effort even if you are unable to attend the meeting, please call Virginia Winsatt at (540) 955-8186 or email her at virginia@bluemont.org.
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