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Law raises age for tobacco purchases to 21 New rules go into effect July 1 GREG HAMBRICK » BY ghambrick@insidenova.com Beginning July 1, Virginia retailers will be prohibited from selling nicotine products to individuals under 21.

The Virginia General Assembly increased the minimum age to purchase tobacco and vape products from 18 years old earlier this year.

The new law allows active duty military aged 18 or older with a valid military ID to purchase nicotine products.

Washington, D.C., and 15 states have raised the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Delaware will increase the age July 16 and Maryland will increase the age Oct. 1.

A report from the National Academy of Medicine found increasing the

tobacco age is expected to significantly reduce the number of adolescents and young adults who start smoking, reduce smoking-caused deaths and immediately improve the health of adolescents, young adults and young mothers who would be deterred from smoking, as well as their children.

Tobacco retailers have been encouraged to remove old “18-and-older” signs and replace with new state signage with the new minimum age requirement.

“It’s important for nicotine product retailers to be aware of this new law and post the appropriate signage by July 1,” said Travis Hill, CEO of the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. “As the commonwealth authority responsible for enforcement of laws pertaining to alcohol and nicotine products, Virginia ABC offers free training to help alcohol and nicotine product retailers to better under-

stand this new law, as well as other ABC rules and regulations.”

In December, retailers will receive new “Do Not Sell” stickers to indicate customers must be at least 21 years of age to purchase nicotine products, with the exception of active duty military aged 18 or older.

OTHER NEW LAWS Among other new laws expected to take effect July 1: Happy Hour Promotions — Restaurants can begin advertising happy hours with prices for featured drinks and use “creative marketing techniques.”

False Caller ID — Increases the penalty for callers with the intent to defraud, intimidate or harass while using false caller ID information. The law does not apply to those blocking caller ID information.

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Area Stafford students become traffic safety advocates More than 115 teens representing 37 high and middle schools from across the commonwealth participated in a traffic safety program at James Madison University during the week of June 17.

Area schools represented include Brooke Point, Mountain View and Stafford high schools, as well as REACH Homeschool in Fredericksburg.

The week’s events have included educational and hands-on activities that focus on safe driving practices and the importance of making responsible decisions while driving.

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There is also a strong belief among On primary day, Paul Milde, a former Democrats that Milde has cast himself as Stafford County Supervisor, defeated so far to the right during this recent priGOP incumbent Del. Bob Thomas in mary that he can’t win a district the Republican Primary for the that is drifting more and more 28th District House of DelDemocratic. It’s a good point. egates seat. A year ago, even The district supported Tim a few weeks ago, this seemed Kaine last year and it voted highly unlikely. In fact, some for Barrack Obama. It’s by Republicans are still in a state no means a slam dunk for the of shock. Defeating incumGOP. What’s more, one of Milbents in primaries is rare, and DAVID KERR de’s key strategies in the primary, in this election season, with the and it worked, was to be “more Trump Republicans desperate to hang on to than Trump.” He hammered Thomas their two-vote majority in the House, on his support for Medicaid expansion its rarer still. But there is one lesson all under Obamacare and fired up the proof the political watchers should have gun base by bringing up a vote Thomas learned a long time ago. Never undermade against allowing fire and rescue estimate Paul Milde. The Republican personnel to carry guns. These charges establishment did, and they lost. Now, had a powerful impact with the most the Democrats, thinking Milde to be a conservative of GOP voters. The Milde weak candidate, are at risk of doing the campaign knew that in a low-turnout same thing. primary, energizing the base, and they’re Paul has been in politics a long time.

He has run in three contested Republican the most motivated voters, was what it was all about. primaries and won two. He has been a Now, it’s time to shift to the general candidate for election in three general election. The Democrats have a strong elections and won each time. He knows candidate in Josh Cole, a local minister, how to campaign, he knows how to organize, and he has never been short on who came within 85 votes of taking the seat two years ago. Cole has maintained resources. a non-stop campaign schedule ever since.

Oh yes, and then there’s this busiHe anticipated a rematch with Thomas, ness of his criminal history. It’s been but now, with Milde, he probably feels used to attack Milde in every elecmore comfortable painting his Repubtion. However, as a campaign tactic it’s lican opponent as too conservative and never worked. It always comes across too much of an ideologue for a district as mean spirited and usually ends up that’s beginning to look more and more generating sympathy for Milde. What his opponents need to learn is that every like other diverse districts further north.

But, not so fast. time they go this route it gives Milde a Decades ago, the famous, if not chance to tell his life story. Since it’s all infamous, former President Richard about turning his life around and beNixon offered some advice to Republican coming an accomplished businessman candidates in a party that was trending it’s compelling.

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ever rightward. Run to the right during the primary and then tack back towards the center in the general election. Is that cynical? The answer is yes and no. In the primary a candidate wants the nomination and talks red meat issues with the party stalwarts who vote in primaries. In the general election, they can broaden their appeal by drawing on more diverse topics and strengths. That’s probably what Milde is going to do.

Also, unlike the 2017 campaign where being in favor of Medicaid expansion helped Democrats in the general, it just won’t come up in 2019. It’s ironic that it was Thomas’ vote in favor of the bill that cost him so much support with GOP voters. Presumably, the issues Milde will want to focus on are his strongest. Ones popular across a broader spectrum of voters. Namely, transportation, solving problems, and he has several strong claims to promoting regional collaboration and even the environment. He is particularly fond of recounting his accomplishments on saving the Crow’s Nest Nature Preserve.

Also, the Democrats need to remember that Milde is tireless. He will campaign night and day and seems to be able to come up with as much money as necessary. Also, with their majority on the line, even those establishment GOPers who were shocked by Milde’s victory are likely to “come home” to their party’s nominee.

However, this is still a Democratic leaning district, Milde does have a voting record to focus on, and there are still key issues and concerns that divide the candidates. But, again, the lesson remains, that his opponents underestimate him at their own peril.

Water is critical, but we’re waisting it that they worry more about their It seems to me…all life depends electronics, entertainment and on the sun, food and water. Now, “stuff in general,” but take for we shouldn’t worry about the granted that their food and sun going out since we don’t water will always be there in have any control over it. And, healthy quantity and quality. if it does go out, we wouldn’t But will they? have to worry about food and In the last century there was water since we might end up as the philosophy embodied in the ice sculptures. But, as long as HARVEY GOLD saying, “The solution to polluthat source of light, energy and tion is dilution.” Water covers about 71% climate continues to shine, it is food and of the Earth’s surface and the oceans water, which we do have some control are about 96.5 % of the total and in its over, that we should protect at all cost. salty state is not good to drink or use on However, our species, Homo sapiens, is crops. That leaves only 3.5% for drinktreating both as though they will always ing and raising crops. So, Homo sapiens be there and always be plentiful, clean being wise men and women should be and healthy. Unfortunately, this is not using it with care. But are we? only a huge misunderstanding but a Water is inexpensive! On the average, huge miscalculation. One would expect, water costs about $1.50 for 1,000 gallons since Homo sapiens, which translated or about a penny per gallon. This low from the Latin means, “wise man,” that price makes it a commodity we use daily humans would treat them with respect. that we take for granted especially when Sadly, every day there is growing evidence that humans’ wisdom is so warped we are paying about $2.50 to $4.50 for

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auto gasoline and shelling out about $1 and up for a 12-ounce can or bottle of beer. Buy a beer at a Nationals’ or Redskins’ game and you will pay about $9.50.

Even a can of a soft drink costs about 30 cents if you buy it in bulk or $1 to $3 in a restaurant or dispensing machine. Interestingly, all these drinks we consume are made with water.

Now, if you don’t just turn on the tap for a refreshing glass of water and prefer the bottled kind, you will pay on the average of $1.45. Bottled water comes from the same place that much of our tap water comes from — that is groundwater.

But marketing has led us to believe that bottled water is better than tap water and it probably is true if you live in a place like Flint, Michigan. But even those of us who live where the water supply is clean and healthy, have come to buying annually, on the GOLD average, 167 bottles of waPAGE 5 ter per person in the U.S.

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Stafford woman sets record at Quantico’s Belleau Wood Stafford’s Alissa Savage-Paul, 33, set the female course record at the second Belleau Wood 8K on June 15 with 33:16.

Beating his own male course record by 1 minute and 33 seconds, Matt O’Neil, 23, of Woodbridge, finishing in 25:45.

“I couldn’t wait to come back, this event is fun and it’s great to see the trails. I’ve really hit my stride and I’m gearing up for the Marine Corps Marathon this fall,” O’Neil said.

In 2018, O’Neil finished the inaugural 4.97-mile event at Marine Corps Base Quantico in 27:18. This running event began last year in recognition of the 100 year anniversary of the WWI Battle of Belleau Wood where the Marines first earned the nickname “Devil Dogs.”

O’Neil has also taken first place at the 2018 Quantico12K, where he broke the course record by nearly three minutes (40:17), as well as the 2018 Medal of Honor 8K (27:26); 2019 Marine Corps 17.75K (1:01:21) and 2019 Devil Dog Double (1:43:56).

The race had 644 runners cross the finish.

Also June 15, the inaugural Recon Ruck sent 193 participants through Quantico’s GOLD

hills, trails and roadways for a 12-mile journey with a weighted pack. The top male and female finishers were a married couple: Japan Ground Self Defense Force 1st Lt Shinichi Hirao, 26, with 1:28:13; and his wife, Mitsu Hirao, 28, with 1:56:23.

“My wife and I love to run together and it’s a great way to see the United States,” Shinichi Hirao said.

The MCM Event Series hosted runners from 22 states for the Ruck, 8K and Run Amuck. For those who seek the more adventure, the Crossroads Challenge (260 total registered runners) presented by Tour Stafford combined either the Belleau Wood 8K or the Recon Ruck before embarking on the infamous Run Amuck.

Run Amuck is the messiest and muddiest event of the year, with 28 obstacles including epic mud pits, water blasts and trenches. Low crawls and high fun, the event registered 1,255 runners. Unofficial results for the Recon Ruck and Belleau Wood 8K are available on the MCM website, https://events.hakuapp.com.

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Even getting rid of water, or water containing products we consume, has a price. Just look at your water and sewer bill to see how much it cost you when you let the tap run, or water the lawn, or flush the toilet. In Stafford County, effective June 1, rates for a monthly bill per thousand gallons is $2.69 for 0 - 2,000 gallons, $6.36 for 3,000 – 4,000 gallons and other rates for higher usage. That doesn’t seem like a lot of money except a lot of it is used when you let the water run while you are brushing your teeth, excessively watering the lawn, washing the car or cars, showering, or cooking. A little math tells us that if there are more than 50,000 housing units in Stafford and if each one only uses 2,000 gallons per month, about 100 million gallons of water are used monthly. We know that number is higher because some homes use more than 2,000 gallons as do industry, restaurants and other commercial establishments. And this is only water used in Stafford County. Multiply this by all the jurisdictions in the U.S. and around the world.

So, the big question is, given that water is absolutely vital to life and with a constantly growing population that requires more and more water, why does the species Homo sapiens, endowed with a thinking reasoning brain, continue to pollute our water sources with pesticides,

fertilizers, all sorts of chemicals and a wide range of items that deteriorate over time in water? Automobile and truck tires and even toilets, along with a myriad of plastic items and a vast array of other items, liquid and solid, have been found in the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers which are the prime water sources for our area. Trash and other debris that ends up in our streets, roads and parking lots makes its way through the outfall system to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Both rivers are tidal.

Consequently, besides polluting our river water, some of these pollutants flow out to the bay and to the Atlantic Ocean. No longer is dilution the solution to pollution. There is too much deposited in our rivers and streams so that now it is piling up on beaches around the world or floating like islands in some ocean or body of water around the world.

Water is vital to our survival. We should guard it with care. We must not waste it or pollute it. If we don’t protect it, we and future generations could inherit what’s stated in these lines of “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner:” Water, water, everywhere, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.

Harvey Gold is a contributing writer at InsideNova. Reach him at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.

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State runner-up Mountain View High School’s softball team reached the state final for the first time in the program’s history. The Wildcats (19-3) lost to Stone Bridge 13-2 June 14 in the Class 5 championship played at RF&P Park in Glen Allen.

The game was close until the fifth inning when Stone Bridge scored seven runs and went on to win its first state championship. No Stafford school has won a state title in softball since Stafford in 1982.

Losing only one senior, Mountain View will return a veteran lineup, led by senior pitcher Jessie Kantor, the Region 5D player of the year.

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The Mountain View players receive their state-runner awards and a hug from head coach Brianna Worley.

Pitcher Jessie Kantor (left) and first baseman Felicia Preston share a moment before the start of the state final.

The Mountain View High School softball team gets ready for their game against Stone Bridge.

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Finishing Strong Local valedictorians share messages on the future JULIA LEDOUX » BY FOR INSIDENOVA

The tassel was worth the hassle June 15 as hundreds of high school students across Stafford County graduated and made plans to begin the rest of their lives.

Here’s a look at the valedictorians from across the area:

BROOKE POINT HIGH SCHOOL – FAITH GRACE JASSO

Jasso, 18, was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and has attended Stafford County Public S chools for 10 years. The daughter of Danny and Natasha Jas- FAITH GRACE JASSO so-Smith, she has three brothers, Cole, Luke and Drew.

Jasso credited her parents with her success and in her commencement speech and urged her classmates to soar to new heights.

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“It’s okay to be unsure about the future,” she said. “Accept change, find ways to deal with life.”

While in high school, she played varsity field hockey and travel field hockey and served as the boy’s lacrosse manager.

She was a member of FBLA, the National Honor Society, Spanish club, debate team, and spirit club.

Jasso will attend Penn State University in the fall, where she plans to major in biology and pursue a career as a physician’s assistant.

COLONIAL FORGE HIGH SCHOOL – COLE RAMOS Ramos, 18, was born in Fort Belvoir and has attended Stafford C ounty Public schools since kindergarten.

The son of José and Tracy Ramos, COLE RAMOS he has a brother, Ryan, and sister, Reagan.

“In high school I was involved in Boy Scouts, I am an Eagle Scout, marching band, eventually becoming the senior drum major,” he said.

Ramos also participated in Kilroy Robotics, the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, JROTC, the JROTC Academic Bowl, spring track and the school’s cyber security competition team.

“I attribute my success to my parents encouraging me to do my best in school

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FAITH GRACE JASSO, BROOKE POINT VALEDICTORIAN from an early age,” he said. “This lead to me getting into the Focus Program in elementary school, which helped me see how fun academic challenges could be, and in turn gave me the motivation to keep working hard throughout my academic career.”

Ramos will attend Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science in the fall and plans on studying computer science, with a focus on either robotics or artificial intelligence.

“After college I want to spend my career doing research into robotics or artificial intelligence,” he said.

MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL – ALEXANDRA STRESKA Alexandra Streska moved to Fredericksburg from Alexandria almost 18 years ago.

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since my freshman year of high school when my mom, the French teacher at Mountain View, brought me to school with her,” she said.

Streska’s brother and sister, Nicholas and Sophia, also attend Mountain View.

Throughout her high school career, Streska was a member of the National Honor Society, French Club, Interact, Family Community Careers Leaders of America, National Art Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta.

During her senior year Streska was the vice president of the French Club and treasurer of the Interact Club. She was a member of the volleyball team during her freshman year and on the swim team all four years of high school.

“I would attribute my success to my parents, as they have provided me with so many opportunities to succeed as well as encouraged me to do my best,” she said. “I would also say my friends have helped me get to where I am by always being there for me when I needed them to be and for always believing in me.”

One of Streska’s favorite high school memories centers around making an ad for a French class.

“My friend Rachel and I thought it would be a good idea to put blue food dye in water to represent our product, but we put a little too much and her teeth were stained completely blue,” she said.

“We had to stop filming because we were

laughing so hard.”

Streska will attend the University of Virginia in the fall and plans to major in biology on the pre-medical track and minor in French.

In her commencement address, Streska urged her classmates to “do small things with great love.”

“Making small sacrifices for others goes a long way,” she said.

NORTH STAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL – SARAH SCHAEFER Schaefer, 18, was born in Tampa Florida, but has attended Stafford County schools since kindergarten. The daughter of Craig and Liz Schaefer, she has SARAH SCHAEFER a brother, Matthew, who was the school’s salutatorian in 2016, and sister, Emma.

“I’m involved in all kinds of extracurricular activities,” she said. “In school, I am involved mostly with student government and leadership, our Girl Up club and volunteering with the Commonwealth Governor’s School.”

Schaefer also played on the school’s varsity softball team and on a travel team. Outside of school, Schaefer volunteers with Stafford Hospital and the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation. Later this summer, she will travel to Japan with the High School Diplomats

Program.

“I attribute my success mostly to me family,” she said. “My parents have always encouraged me to do my best and that is always what I have strived to do.”

She called her sister, who has a disability, her inspiration.

“Her limitations have shown me that I am blessed to be where I am and to have what I have,” she said. “I am extremely lucky to have opportunities in life and I try to make the most of them because of Emma.”

Schaefer will attend the University of Southern California as a trustee scholar and Viterbi Undergraduate Fellow. She plans to major in biomedical engineering with a pre-med emphasis.

STAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL – MCKENNA CHRISTMAS Christmas, 18, was born in Fairfax and came to Stafford during her junior year after her dad, Brian Christmas, a Marine, received orders to Marine Corps Base MCKENNA Quantico, bringing CHRISTMAS the family, including mom, Necole, and brother, Joshua, back to the area.

“We were previously stationed in Israel and Germany,” she said. “I am passionate about education. I have volunteered every summer when I visited the States

and the past two school years since moving back to the area for Stafford Junction, a local organization that provides meals and academic support for students.”

While stationed overseas, Christmas participated in International Model United Nations conferences and restarted the team when she moved to Stafford.

She also acted as the vice president of the Student Council Association, served as the captain of the debate team and was an active member of the National Honor Society.

She credited her parents with her success.

“They always fostered an environment where learning was cherished and big ideas were encouraged,” Christmas said. “They have continually offered unquestionable love and support. Some of my earliest memories are of my parents reading to my brother and me.”

Being named valedictorian isn’t a onewoman job, she continued.

“I have been blessed with an incredible support system of teachers who pushed me to challenge myself and family and friends who amaze and inspire me to be the best version of myself,” Christmas said.

She will major in global affairs with an interdisciplinary concentration in educational studies at Yale University this fall.

“As of now, my desire is to one day work as an education officer for a nonprofit such as UNICEF or Save the Children,” Christmas said.

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TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Involvement in groups will be favorable.

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GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Think before you act if you wish to avoid friction. You’ll regret every word for some time to come. Deception is apparent. Have some fun, but draw the line if someone tries to fast talk their way into your heart. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) You may have to take a short trip to visit someone who hasn’t been well. Don’t use emotional blackmail on someone you love.

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LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Channel your efforts into achieving your goals. You need an outlet. Do your own research and be prepared. It’s time to reconnect with some of the people you used to know.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Frustrations and limitations could cause anxiety this week. They will jump at the chance to do something without you if it sounds like more fun. Try to be as mellow as possible. Overindulgence could cause problems for you with your loved ones. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This week will be rather hectic on the domestic scene. Your versatile mind and common sense will allow you to come up with various solutions. Get busy doing all those things at home that you have been putting off for so long. Your involvement in sports or entertainment will lead to new romances. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You will have additional discipline that will aid you in your objectives. Financial gains can be made through wise investments.

You may as well work on projects that will allow you to make progress. You will back yourself into a corner if you are baited and your stubbornness will only make matters worse. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Be cautious handling tools, machinery, or dangerous objects. Accept the inevitable, and opportunities for advancement will follow. Someone you live with will be quite unreason able this week. Sentimental feelings may make it difficult to get much done at work. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Travel will turn out to be far more exciting than you imagined. Take a look at the possibilities of starting a small part time business with friends or relatives. Responsibilities with respect to older relatives may be a burden.

You can enhance your reputation by making contributions to worthwhile causes. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You will find it easy to learn and excel. Don’t let anyone take credit for a job you did. You can make favorable real estate offers this week. Put your efforts into job advancement.

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The Pirates of Penzance or The Rascals of the Rappahannock Through July 7 | $37-$72 Riverside Center for the Performing Arts 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 A twist on the beloved comic operetta being performed near George Washington’s boyhood home, starring Claire Leyden as Mabel, Samual Keeler as Frederic, Andrew Wynn as The Major General, with Sheri Edelen as Ruth and David Jennings as the Pirate King. For tickets, contact the box office at 540370-4300 or go online at riversidedt. com.

Grow a Reader: Summer Reading Kick-Off - 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford VA 22554 Stories, songs and activities.

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Potomac National Baseball - June 22-23 Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192.

Theme nights include Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 35th Anniversary and Autism Awareness Day. More info at www. potomacnationals.com.

Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” - 8 p.m. | From $25 Wolf Trap Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182.

A Classic Albums Live performance for the album’s 40th anniversary.

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.

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Free Home Buyer Seminar - 10 a.m. | Free Strayer University 13385 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 Bob Hummer, a real estate broker with the Lake Ridge office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, will conduct his free home buyer seminar.

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“Superpower Dogs” Screening with Film Star Ricochet & Griff - 3 p.m. | $6 National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy Triangle, VA 22172 Ricochet, a surf and therapy dog who helps people with special needs and veterans with PTSD, and retired Marine combat veteran Persons B. ‘Griff ’ Griffith IV will be on site at the National Museum of the Marine Corps for a day dedicated to service dogs and their support of those who serve. Join them for a special showing of “Superpower Dogs” in the Museum’s Medal of Honor Theater.

Tickets are available at the theater box office and includes meet & greet before and after the film. A free sensory-friendly screening is offered at 10 a.m. Tickets are limited. RSVP to bonilla@marineheritage.org.

TUE JUN 25

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Melissa Etheridge - 7 p.m. | From $35 Wolf Trap Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182.

Benatar, known for hits like “We Belong” and “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” shares the stage with Melissa Etheridge, known for songs like “Come to My Window” and “I’m the Only One.” With Liz Phair.

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Grow a Reader: Community Helpers - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. | Free Howell Branch Library 806 Lyons Boulevard Fredericksburg VA 22406 Celebrate local heroes with a visit from a Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office deputy.

Dead & Company - From $50 Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136.

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Science Cafe: The Wonder and Beauty of Weather - 3 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford VA 22554 Presented by John Malay, fellow and past-president of the American Meteorological Society.

Wild Men: The Dawn of Rock ‘n’ Roll - 7 p.m. Free Howell Branch Library 806 Lyons Boulevard Fredericksburg VA 22406 With a combination of art, storytelling, and musical performance, Phil McKenney tells the story of the rapid rise and fall of the performers who created a musical shockwave that started in the 1950s.

Diana Ross - 8 p.m. | From $40 Wolf Trap Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182.

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U.S. Navy Band Concert Band - 7 p.m. | Free National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172 Free live entertainment on the entry plaza of the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The museum galleries will stay open until the start of the concert. Outdoor concessions will be available. Free admission and parking.

FRI JUN 28

“Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” - 8 p.m. | $30-$60 Filene Center at Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road, “RAIN” will bring the greatest hits to life, in addition to CALENDAR everyone’s early PAGE 13 Beatles favorites.

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2019 Youth Football Camp - 10 a.m. | $25 John Lee Pratt Park 120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 Stafford Youth Football’s 10th annual youth football camp for boys and girls between the ages of 6-15 years old. Camp registration includes a T-shirt.

Workhouse Fireworks - 5 p.m. | Free, on-site parking is $25 when purchased in advance, $30 cash at the gate Workhouse Arts Center 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079 The region’s largest preIndependence Day fireworks show celebrates the season and honors the courage and sacrifice that have made America a beacon of hope and freedom around the world.

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An American Celebration - $20 George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.

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NoVa Jobs Commercial Food Equipment Repair Technician Remco Inc. is an Employee Owned Service company that has been in business for over 40 years. We’re currently looking for a Commercial Food Equipment Repair Technician. Must have 2yrs. experience repairing Hot Side commercial food production equipment in grocery stores. Electrical & gas background is mandatory. Industry leading health benefits and 401K.

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InsideNoVa, Northern Virginia’s leading news source, is hiring for one full-time and one part-time graphic design position. The full-time position, based out of our Woodbridge office, will be responsible for producing our award-winning Prince William weekly newspaper, along with designing advertisements and working on other projects as assigned. The part-time position will work two days a week at our Belvoir location, with the remainder of the time flexible based on need. Both positions require a demonstrated expertise with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, experience designing and paginating newspapers, and an ability to produce impactful graphics and advertisements. The willingness to work under deadline pressure is critical, and overtime may be required on occasion. When applying, please specify whether you are interested in the full- or part-time position. Applications should also include a resume, salary expectations, and at least three samples of your page design work.

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InsideNoVa, a top digital and print news source in Northern Virginia, has an opening for a talented reporter/ editor seeking more responsibility in the newsroom.

We’re looking for a journalist to provide regular features for our Prince William weekly newspaper, as well as to cover breaking news on InsideNoVa.com, with a focus on topics important to our readers in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. The successful applicant will be ready to take a leading role in the newsroom, contributing to discussions on news coverage and helping to mentor reporters and freelancers. Editing duties will also be required. The position is based out of our Woodbridge office. This is a full-time position with benefits available.

Applications must include links to at least three recent articles as well as salary expectations.

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Freelance Reporter InsideNoVa/North Stafford, a weekly newspaper in Stafford, Va., is seeking a freelance reporter to write a weekly newsfeature on issues important to our readers or profiles about residents, professionals and organizations active in the growing Northern Virginia community.

The successful applicant should be capable of meeting a weekly deadline and have experience with photography.

This is a work-from-home opportunity, and preference will be given to applicants who live in or near Stafford County. Application must include links to at least three recent samples of your work.

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