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There aren’t any chalkboards or student desks in the classroom at 277 Deacon Road. But Stafford High School students are getting real-world training in drafting, carpentry and more On May 23, the school hosted a ribbon cutting for the 25th Project BOOTS house at the Fredericksburg home.

BOOTS, or Bringing Occupational Opportunities To Schools, is a nonprofit program that was founded in 1988 to provide students real world experience in construction, said drafting teacher Bobby Jett.

“You don’t get any more real life than building a house,” he said.

BOOTS uses seed money from the Stafford County Vocational Education Foundation and the school board to complete the projects. Since its inception, 24 houses have been built and sold.

“The money we make on the sale of a house goes into building the next one,” said masonry teacher Bobby Phipps.

The house itself is around 3,100 square feet with five bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a two car garage, finished basement and large yard, said Karen Zink, real estate agent for Coldwell Banker Elite.

“It’s a fabulous family home,” she said.

The open concept kitchen living area looks out onto a deck. The kitchen itself is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and a large island.

The house was originally designed by 2016 Stafford High graduate Zach Vickers. Avery Geller revised the plans in order to bring them into line with local and county codes, a necessary step before the home could receive its building permits.

“This is definitely a learning experience,” Geller said.

Work on the house began about 18 months ago. Completion was delayed as a result of last year’s heavy rainfall.

“It’s pretty amazing when you think about it that kids can produce something like this,” said Phipps. “This is a very well-built house, probably better than most of the houses you’ll see.”

Electronics teacher Jack Huffstickler said his students wired the house as a smart home.

“Every fixture is LED, making it energy efficient,” he said.

The house features standard 200 amp service, a Ring security system and Nest thermostat, he said.

Huffstickler participated in the BOOTS program when he was a stu-

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dent at Stafford High, working on the second and third houses that were built.

“Every one of them is unique and beautiful,” he said.

In addition to teaching, Huffstickler also owns his own business and mentors his students.

“Academia is finally realizing you need the trades to survive,” said former school board member Byron Hinton.

“These kids are going to make good bucks.”

The students did not do any of the roofing because of safety concerns.

They also did not complete any of the HVAC or plumbing work.

“Everything we do out here, we rehearse over and over at the school,” said carpentry instructor Dan Harding.

As the students worked on the project, Phipps said he kept reminding

them of one important thing that might just be the most important lesson they’ll take away from the project: “I always tell my kids that you have to be able to sell it,” he said. “Anybody can lay bricks, but you have to be able to sell it.”

Next to the BOOTS 25 house are a couple of more homes that Stafford students built as part of the project. A nearby empty lot will soon be home to BOOTS 26.

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Memorial Day’s Purpose: More than names on a list have a particular band he liked, It’s just a name on a list.

Jimmy Dorsey, Xavier Cugat Alone, it’s not all that powor Glenn Miller? Did he like erful. That is, until you to read? All important quesconsider what it means. tions that no one, so many The name I saw, among decades later will ever know the long list of Virginia war the answer to. dead preserved by the Library This is the normal progresDAVID KERR of Virginia in Richmond and sion following a war. World War II has the Virginia War Memorial was that of been over for 74 years and the world, Charles Adams Jr. of Stafford. I have following the death of Charles Adno connection to Charles Adams and I ams, and others like him, has moved know very little about him. Save, that on. These men, their memories, their he was in the Army and was a corporal friends and everything that defined and that he was killed in the line of duty them in this life, is quickly receding. during World War II. Why did I choose In most cases those recollections are to write this column about Mr. Adams?

I don’t know, just that my eyes, for what- already lost to time. They are young men, in a sense, frozen in time. ever reason settled on that one name.

For whatever reason I kept looking at that name and I began to realize that, with the passage time, Charles Adams and the thousands like him were starting to lose their individual identity and were becoming just names on a list. I found this very disturbing. They must be more than just names on a list.

It’s doubtful that there are many people left who even knew Charles Adams. He was probably, like most American enlisted personnel during the war in his early 20s or younger. He could have been married and he could even have had a family, but on average, our military in World War II was made up of mostly single men.

He might have brothers or sisters, but, if they are still alive, they would be very old now. If he has any nephews or nieces, they might know that they had an uncle who died in the war. His parThe truly sad part of this recollecents, if they were living when he went tion would be if Charles Adams and all to war, are now long since gone. And those brave men like him, in our hearts, it’s sad to think that they spent their remained, just names on a list. Though remaining years, knowing the loss of a child. No matter how proud they might we might not be able to find out all the particulars of their young lives, we do have been of him and what he did, like know they had something in common. any parent who has sustained that kind Just like the men and women who of loss, they felt the ache in their heart fought and died in other wars, they until their dying breath. gave their lives in the service of their No one will probably know what country and in the interest of protectCharles Adams’ plans were after the ing others. war. Did he want to go to college? Did I may not have known Charles he have a girlfriend? Did he want to Adams, but I know that he and other get married? Did he want to start his Americans that died in World War own business? Or, did he just want to II, and the conflicts before and since, go home and carry on with his life as did so to give future generations the it was. It would be nice to know, but security and the freedom that defines his aspirations, his dreams, his fears the American way of life. As I look at and his hopes, just like those of all the his name, I know that he deserves to be young people on that list, have gradumore than a name on a list. Thank you, ally been lost to time.

Mr. Adams and thank you to all those It would be even more interesting to like you who gave that last full measure know what he liked in this life. Was of devotion. he, like most young American men at David Kerr, a former member of the the time, obsessed with baseball? Did Stafford County School Board, is an he like to dance? Dancing was really instructor in political science at VCU a big deal in the 1940s. Who were his and can be reached at StaffordNews@ friends in the service and at home, and insidenova.com. what was his favorite movie? Did he

These men, their memories, their friends and everything that defined them in this life, is quickly receding. In most cases those recollections are already lost to time.

Stafford residents make healthy growth a priority Stafford County recently sought out public input through the Healthy Growth public engagement process.

Overall, the process received a robust response reaching over 30,000 people directly with project information, 2,500 online in education and dialogue, and at least 200 individuals attending at least one in-person session.

The primary goal in the initiative by the Board of Supervisors is to gather the public’s thoughts on moving Stafford forward into the desired state of healthy growth as the county continues to see an ongoing increase in population, according to a news release. The board made Healthy Growth a priority of Stafford’s first ever 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan, which was adopted in 2018.

The goal of the Healthy Growth initiative is to identify and execute growthmanagement strategies that align the county’s planning and infrastructure without increasing taxes. This includes incentivizing development in growth areas, as well as preserving the county’s rural character, according to the release.

At the May 7, Board of Supervisors meeting, Stafford’s consultant, Stantec, and county staff reported on the results of that outreach.

Participants indicated general support for: • Continued public education and involvement • Infrastructure improvements concurrent with the development • Potential of mixed-use urban forms to support increased density, including desired amenities • Clear and timely approval paths to create desired projects in Targeted Growth Areas (TGAs) • Solutions that allow rural property owners to realize the value of their property without development, including voluntary partnerships.

• Potential use of cluster development to preserve resources and protect agricultural activities Stafford’s Comprehensive Plan, a longrange vision for the county based on shared community values, calls for a goal of 80% development in the Urban Services Area and 20% in the rural area. Currently, Stafford has about 77.7% of growth located in the USA and 22.3% in the rural area.

This indicator along with changing conditions such as Stafford’s population growth of 16% since 2010 and accelerated rural residential development since the recession, resulting in the loss of rural character, has increased the importance of not just a discussion on healthy growth but the need for a strategy and plan.

Individuals may continue to comment at Board meetings and are welcome to attend any special meetings and work sessions.

For more, visit www.staffordcountyva. gov/healthygrowth.

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Stafford business leaders talked about local issues at a May 15 event, including, from left, Camile Sue, owner of the Icing Baking Company; Vernon Green Jr., founder and CEO of GCubed Enterprises Inc.; and Bob Hannan, site manager for Intuit Inc. BRUCE POTTER/INSIDENOVA

SimVentions, LifeCare Transports honored with business awards SimVentions Inc. and LifeCare Medical Transports received the top awards at the annual Business Appreciation Reception presented by the Stafford County Economic Development Authority.

Nearly 200 Stafford community and business leaders attended the event May 15 at 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company.

SimVentions, which received the Business of the Year Award, is a government contractor with expertise in systems engineering, software engineering, cybersecurity, program management and other specialties. The company, based in Stafford, has over 270 employees in three offices across the state, and over a third of its employees are veterans.

Howard Owen, treasurer of the Economic Development Authority, said in presenting the award, “They employ several individuals that are considered ‘national assets’ in their particular technical/ program fields of expertise. At the center of their success are SimVention’s employees, and their gifts, talents and abilities.

Their workforce brings their passion to service projects, and are involved in hundreds of community efforts.”

Lifecare Medical Transports won the Cornerstone Business Award for exemplifying a long-term economic impact and corporate citizen commitment to the Stafford community.

The company was founded by Kevin Dillard and Dan Wildman in Stafford in 1994 and is celebrating its 25th anniversary. LifeCare has grown from a local service to one of Virginia’s largest providers of healthcare transportation services with over 500 employees and 135 ambulances in its fleet, Owen said.

Also during the event, John Holden, director of the county’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism, facilitated a brief panel discussion with three business leaders: Camile Sue, owner of the Icing Baking Company; Vernon Green Jr., founder and CEO of GCubed Enterprises Inc.; and Bob Hannan, site manager for Intuit Inc.

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Merida said he enjoys being part of a special fraternity — goalies — because of the mental toughness the position takes.

“Goalies are a different breed of people.

It’s sometimes a humbling experience when you give up the goal that costs your team the game,” Merida said. “You have to stay calm and have a case of amnesia sometimes because the game can [sometimes] get away from you if you are not successful early in the game and your team gets down by a goal or two.”

Fortunately, as one of several cocaptains and part of a talented corps of players at Forge, Merida said he usually doesn’t have to worry about the team amassing a big deficit.

“Sam Sharps and Tyler Howard really help our offense on the attack and that takes a huge amount of pressure off,” Merida said. “We also have a lockdown defense. All of the captains work together and never get down on the rest of our team. Even though this has been a bit of a rebuilding year, the younger players have stepped up and made some big plays when we have needed them.”

Merida said the success of Forge’s program for the past several years has created a competitive situation among schools in the Commonwealth District and even in the region when they play Forge.

“We realize that every time they play us, they kind of see it as their Super Bowl,” Merida said. “They play at their highest level of play when they go against us, and it’s kind of like [we say], ‘Come and get it.’ We definitely enjoy getting their best and we know that’s what we’re in for every game. But our fire comes in trying to get where no other Forge team has ever gotten before — a state championship. Other teams have gotten close, but we want to be the team that finally does it if we can.”

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Christian Youth Theater to stage ‘Big Fish’ With a cast of 80 students ages 8-18, a pit of live musicians and a bunch of special effects, Christian Youth Theater is embarking on another lavish production with its rendition of “Big Fish.”

The production will open Friday, June 7, and run for eight performances over two consecutive weekends at King George High School, according to a news release.

Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the film by Tim Burton, “Big Fish” is the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its

fullest… and then some. Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him — most of all, his devoted wife, Sandra.

But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales.

“Big Fish is a story about an imperfect family and about the power of love and forgiveness. I think we can all identify with Edward, Sandra and Will in one way or another – we see our own families in their victories and their struggles,” said Josh King, CYT artistic

EDUCATION BRIEFS AIRMAN GRADUATES BASIC TRAINING U.S. Air Force Airman Delonte D. Brockenborough graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills, according to a news release.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

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STUDENTS EARN DEGREES Sean Carlson of Fredericksburg graduated from Cedarville University with a bachelor of arts in athletic training during the spring commencement held May 4.

Patrick Maurice Grayson of Stafford received his bachelor of arts from the college of arts and sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises earlier this month.

director and director of Big Fish. I’m intentionally not directing this show with one, over-arching theme because I think this production is going to mean different things to different people and that fluidity is part of its magic.”

The production will be staged Friday, June 7, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 8, at 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, June 9, at 4 p.m.; Friday, June 14, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 15, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, June 16, at 4 p.m.

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JUNE 8

DELAPLANE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL $20 in advance/$25 at the festival, Sky Meadows State Park, 1102 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144. Hayrides, old fashioned field games, dancing, music, magic, storytelling, crafts, a petting farm, bake sale, hikes, face painting, cakewalking and more. http://emmanuel-delaplane.org/ delaplane-strawberry-festival

JUNE 1-2 OCCOQUAN ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW Free, $5 shuttle bus tickets, Historic Occoquan, Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125. Nearly 300 contemporary and country crafters and artisans, live entertainment, beer garden and food. www.occoquanva.gov

JUNE 1 LUKE BRYAN From $40, Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. Sunset Repeat Tour 2019 with Cole Swindell, Jon Langston and DJ Rock. www.livenation.com

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CLEAN THE BAY/NATIONAL TRAILS DAY Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554; Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191; Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton, VA 22079. Join 6,000 volunteers statewide by removing trash from tributary rivers and streams and to clearing trails. www.dcr.virginia.gov

TESLA $10-$35, After Hours Concert Series, 5030 Gordon Shelton Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. www.afterhoursconcertseries.com

JAMEY JOHNSON $10-$35, After Hours Concert Series, 5030 Gordon Shelton Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. www.afterhoursconcertseries.com

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JULY 4

TASTE OF RESTON Free admission, Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston, VA 20190. The largest outdoor food festival in the region with restaurants, community vendors, four stages of live entertainment, a family fun zone, sponsor exhibits and more.

Get tickets for food, beer and wine at InsideNoVaTix.com! www.restontaste.com

JUNE 15

INNOVATIONS IN FLIGHT FAMILY DAY AND OUTDOOR AVIATION DISPLAY Free, parking $15, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151. Talk with pilots of over 50 vintage and modern aircraft, on display outside the Museum for one day only. www.airandspace.si.edu VIRGINIA STATE PARKS HISTORY AND CULTURE Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554; Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191; Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton, VA 22079. History lessons, games and activities celebrated at state parks. www.dcr.virginia.gov

JUNE 22

GREAT AMERICAN CAMPOUT $5, Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191.

Campout until 10 a.m. Sunday morning and enjoy a ranger-guided program to learn the basics of camping. Must register in advance. www.dcr.virginia.gov

JUNE 28

KIP MOORE $10-$35, After Hours Concert Series, 5030 Gordon Shelton Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. www.afterhoursconcertseries.com

JUNE 29

WORKHOUSE FIREWORKS 2019 Free admission, parking is $25 per car/$30 cash, Workhouse Arts Center 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079.

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NATIONAL MALL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION West Lawn, U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St. NE & First St. SE, Washington, D.C. 20004. National July 4th celebration with musical guests and fireworks display.

Performers are TBA. www.nps.gov AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HIghway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Made-fordaytime fireworks display, military reenactments, free birthday cake, National Concert Band performance. www.mountvernon.org DALE CITY INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE & FAMILY FUN DAY Parade down Dale Boulevard, leading to the Family Fun Day festivities, including vendors, games and entertainment. www.dalecitycivic.org HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2019 Downtown Fredericksburg. Five-mile run, Heritage Day Parade, Festival of the Streets, and live music, followed by fireworks. www.fredericksburgva.gov POTOMAC NATIONALS BASEBALL 6:35 p.m., Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192.

Food, fireworks & fun Independence Day Celebration with the biggest post-game fireworks show of the season. www.potomacnationals.com

JULY 5

“HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE” IN CONCERT From $35, Wolf Trap Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. A National Symphony Orchestra performance. www.wolftrap.org

JULY 6

LADY ANTEBELLUM $10-$35, After Hours Concert Series, 5030 Gordon Shelton Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. www.afterhoursconcertseries.com

JULY 14

KIDZ BOP WORLD TOUR 2019 From $25, Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. www.livenation.com

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The U.S. Navy Band Country Current performs at the Breakwater Marina Store. www.dcr.virginia.gov

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JEFF ROUSE SWIM AND SPORTS CENTER Summer camps, 1600 Mine Road, Stafford, VA 22554. www.rousecenter.com

FORT BELVOIR GOLF CLUB Golf clinic for beginners, May 23, July 9, and July 11 from 6-7 p.m.; July 10 from 5-6 p.m. 8450 Beulah St., Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. www.belvoir.armymwr.com ST. JOHN PAUL THE GREAT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Summer camp June & July, Grades 2-12. www.jptgreat.org/apps/pages/ summeractivities

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BROTHERS OSBORNE $10-$35, After Hours Concert Series, 5030 Gordon Shelton Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. www.afterhoursconcertseries.com

JULY 19-21

POTOMAC NATIONALS BASEBALL Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Theme nights include Margaritaville Night, Woodstock 50th Anniversary Night and Frozen in the Summer Day. www.potomacnationals.com

JULY 20

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND From $49, Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. www.livenation.com

JULY 27

HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH From $29, Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. The Group Therapy Tour with Barenaked Ladies. www.livenation.com

AUG 3

WORKHOUSE MURAL PROJECT AND FESTIVAL $20, Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079. This one-day event will be the first mural project of its kind in Fairfax County, showcasing regional artists whose primary art form is mural painting. Buy tickets now at InsideNoVaTix.com. www.workhousearts.org FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE From $60, Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar

Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. The Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour with Dan + Shay, Morgan Wallen and Hardy. www.livenation.com

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KOOL & THE GANG $10-$35, After Hours Concert Series, 5030 Gordon Shelton Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. www.afterhoursconcertseries.com

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY FAIR 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA 20112. Demolition derby, tractor pull and monster trucks. Live music, baby contest, pet show and more. www.pwcfair.com

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BRAD PAISLEY From $35, Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. With Chris Lane and Riley Green. www.livenation.com

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ZAC BROWN BAND From $37, Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. The Owl Tour with Caroline Jones. www.livenation.com

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Tips for treating your pets with food toys

In the past I have written about the benefits of food releasing toys as a means of enrichment for critters. My own dogs get a fraction of their meals in bowls. The rest of their food must be hunted for in the back yard or worked out of different toys. My cats will get some kibble scattered for them to find. Other species I owned over the years have benefitted from food toys to help encourage various behaviors such as foraging. However, if we are not thoughtful with the introduction of food toys, some pets may frustrate and refuse to use them.

As I discussed enrichment with one dog owner, she stated her dog refused to use Kong-type toys. Even when there was food inside the dog refused to engage with it. When I looked at the toy, I saw the reason. A mixture of peanut but-

ter, kibble, and bones was jammed so tightly in the dog could not work it out. I remedied this by having his owners clean out the toy and start easily. When we put some loose kibble and a small smear of peanut butter in the toy, the dog became more interested. Another owner was shoving dog cookies in toys. When the dog could not get the cookies out, she stopped trying.

The harder toys are in the beginning, even ones we think are simple, the more frustrating toys become. Even trainers must test things out to see what our pets will use. Each critter is an individual.

Some of my dogs have found a popular cube toy frustrating. Even with the cube on the easiest setting, my dogs had a difficult time getting it to flip. Another was a bottle with a rope through the open-

ing. The rope needed to be manipulated into the bottle and the bottle tipped so food would come out. Even my problem solver (a dog who learned to open various gate latches) stopped using these toys. Yet other dogs have no problems with them.

Regardless of your pet’s species, start with simple toys.

One of the easiest toys to begin with is a ball with two different sized holes.

There is nothing to restrict food movement out of the ball. You put food in the larger hole. A simple nudge gets the ball rolling and food falling out. From there I can go to something like the Orbee Tuff Mazee ball. This has an insert that makes it a little more difficult for food to come out, but it is still easier to work. Look for toys that you can set challenge levels or alter to change difficulty. Some food

releasing toys have little fins or funnels you can trim to adjust the challenge.

Choose toys that require different types of manipulation. These should range from quiet to active work for your pet.

Toys for quieter activities are ones you can stuff with food the pet must lick out.

Other toys require problem solving like puzzle boxes. Some encourage sniffing and rooting around like Snuffle Mats.

Buy or make multiple food releasing toys. Find which ones your pets gravitate toward. Rotate toys and activities. Observe your pets to learn what ones they can have safely. And remember: set up for success.

Karen Peak is the developer of The Safe Kids/Safe Dogs Project and owner/operator of West Wind Dog Training in Prince William County.

UMW receives grant to support students with mental health needs

With a generous grant from the Jed Foundation, the University of Mary Washington will launch a four-year program of assessment and strategic planning to support students with mental health concerns, according to a news release.

The New York-based JED, a nonprofit founded by the parents of a young man who died by suicide, features a key component called JED Campus — a compre-

hensive public health approach to supporting the emotional well-being and success of college and university students by enhancing mental health and suicide prevention programs on campus.

An interdisciplinary UMW team will work in partnership with JED’s experts in program and policy development with customized support to build upon existing student mental health, substance misuse

and suicide prevention efforts. UMW will also administer the annual Healthy Minds survey to help better understand and support the emotional health of Mary Washington students.

UMW’s Vice President for Student Affairs Juliette Landphair said the grant is a huge boost for Mary Washington’s efforts in supporting students’ mental health and well being. “We are always looking for innovative

ways to help our students thrive at UMW,” she said. “This work will support several tenets of UMW’s strategic vision, primarily the goal of inclusive excellence and adapting students to an age of accelerations.”

UMW joins a select nationwide list of about 250 JED campuses, including the College of William & Mary, George Mason University, VCU, Old Dominion University and the University of Richmond.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) There is a sense of excitement in the air from the get go that hints at change. It starts with the adventurous lunar vibes underway at the start of the week. Normally, you might put this down to a case of Mondayitis and maybe add something to your bucket list for some future date.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) While the weekend’s Full Moon may have put pressure on you and your relationships, both sides will enjoy the benefits this week. At some point during your birthday month, the Sun will always be confronted by a Full Moon, which always falls in your relationship sector. This is something that both sides need.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You have reached the most significant period of change, for you personally this year and as you move into the new week, you are still in transition. It began with Mars’ departure from Gemini last Thursday, where for nearly seven weeks, his first visit in two years brought a chance to bring the passion and drive back into your life.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) If something feels different this week, don’t look for any external shifts, for it is all internal. Despite the fact that the Sun’s return to a nostalgic part of your chart on Tuesday will begin the month long wind down of your old solar year, there will be little time for navel gazing.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) With the Sun and Mercury leaving your career sector on Tuesday, there is a need to have your professional hat on from the get go. However, after both were confronted by a Full Moon over the weekend that put the focus on home and family matters, there have been some timely work/life balance reminders.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) As the week begins with the Sun and Mercury not only preparing to leave an adventurous part of your chart on Tuesday, but preparing to return to your career sector, you may experience a case of Mondayitis. However, this is something that even the professional gods want you to embrace, along with a chance to make home and family matters a priority.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) If the weekend’s Full Moon created any financial tension, if it hasn’t already turned into motivation the process is underway. It was a clash between the Sun, in his last weekend in your financial sector and the Moon in your income sector, that saw your two money houses clash. However, this came packed with so many goodies on both fronts that any financial tension was both a small price to pay and good value for money.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) There is a chance that you could still be reeling from the weekend’s Full Moon in Scorpio or simply adjusting to the surge in power and shift in focus this has created. This was the Full Moon that marks the halfway point in each solar year and as it always falls while the Sun is in your relationship sector, is the ‘what about me’ Full Moon.

At a point in the year when the focus is on your relationships and there is rarely any planetary activity in Scorpio, the Full Moon demands that your voice is heard.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Starting the week with the Moon in Sagittarius can be a mixed blessing or at least that has been the case over recent months. The last time the Moon moved through Sagittarius without coming under pressure from planets on the other side of the sky in your relationship sector was in January.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) If you don’t feel motivated to throw yourself into the new week, you would rather hold onto the weekend spirit or if you are battling with a case of Mondayitis, even the professional gods are telling you not to fight it. They want you to embrace the Sun and Mercury’s last full day in a playful part of your chart on Monday, knowing that work and job matters will catch their second wind on Tuesday.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) The solar system is in the processing of rearranging itself as you move into the new week, a process that won’t really be complete until Wednesday. It was last Thursday that a chain of events across the income, work and career fronts culminated in a professionally charged Full Moon over the weekend. Yet with Mars in his first full week in your busy work sector in nearly two years and a separate alignment of income and job forces in effect all week, what the Full Moon triggered has taken on a life of its own.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) There is something about the Moon’s position in your career sector on Monday that will feel uncomplicated, empowering and even confidence building, with your professional instincts and imagination picking up information loud and clear. What you have is the Moon’s first visit since January, that hasn’t included an opposition with planets on the home front. This is only possible because Mars left your home and family sector on Thursday and the Sun doesn’t return until Tuesday, literally three minutes after the Moon leaves your career sector. If any visit was going to get your attention in a clear and uncomplicated way you would want it to be this one.

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Art of Life Gala - 7 p.m. | $40 - $65 Sweeney Barn 9310 Discovery Blvd., Manassas, VA 20109 Fundraiser and silent auction to benefit Therapeutic Adventures, a Virginia-based nonprofit helping people with disabilities to participate in outdoor activities. Buy tickets now at InsideNoVaTix.com!

The Avett Brothers - May 23-25 | From $45 Wolf Trap’s Filene Center 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22812 A multi-night Americana rock retreat with three different sets kicks off the season at the Filene Center.

SAT MAY 25

Perspectives On The Vietnam War - 4 p.m. | Free Howell Branch Library 806 Lyons Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Retired USAF Lt. Col. Wayne Colton, author of “Vietnam: Our Noble Failure - An Intelligence Officer’s Perspective,” presents a first-hand account of his time as an Air Force intelligence officer serving as a strategic advisor to the Vietnamese Air Force.

Delaplane Strawberry Festival - May 25-26 | $20 per car Sky Meadow State Park 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane, VA 20144 Family-friendly entertainment, 5K race, corn hole, hayrides, kids games and strawberries. Buy tickets at InsideNoVaTix.com.

Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band 8 p.m. | From $51 Jiffy Lube Live 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136 Fans of the rock singer can expect some of the band’s top hits, including “Old Time Rock and Roll,” “We’ve Got Tonight,” “Hollywood Nights,” “Night Moves,” “Like a Rock” and “Main Street.”

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Run To Honor Remembrance Run 6:30 a.m. | $35 National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172 Quantico Area Chapter Run to Honor Remembrance Run to honor U. S. Naval Academy alumni. This year’s event is dedicated to Lt. James Surch Jr., who perished in the Beirut bombing Oct. 23, 1983. Proceeds from this event will fund a seat at the U. S. Naval Academy STEM Camp and the Naval Academy Summer Seminar for high school students who aspire to be Naval Academy Midshipmen.

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How-To Festival - 10 a.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford VA 22554 More than 30 skills will be available in 15- to 30-minute sessions led by local business and nonprofits, community members and library staff.

Vintage Virginia Wine and Food Festival - Noon | From $40 Bull Run Regional Park 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA 20121 Over 200 different wines, live music, souvenir glass, D.C. food trucks, kids bounce house and more.

Movin’ and Groovin’ - 11 a.m. | Free Howell Branch Library 806 Lyons Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Active play brings stories to life through physical engagement.

Living and Playing Well With Your Dog - 11 a.m. | Free Howell Branch Library 806 Lyons Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22406 A people-only class to help pet owners.

Local Author Lynn P. Hall - 1 p.m. | Free Howell Branch Library 806 Lyons Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22406 A visit with the author of “Guilty Stains.”

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