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CAROLINA KICKER NORTH STAFFORD’S JOEY SLYE KICKING FOR THE PANTHERS.

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North Stafford graduate Joey Slye made 7 of 8 field goals during the preseason, including a 59-yarder.

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As the preseason wore on, the Carolina Panthers became more and more impressed with Joey Slye’s kicking.

The North Stafford High School graduate converted seven of his eight field-goal attempts, including a 59-yarder in Thursday’s final preseason game against Pittsburgh. He also recorded two other kicks that went 50 yards and beyond.

His only miss this season was against Pittsburgh when the Steelers blocked his 48-yard attempt.

Once the Panthers decided to place Graham Gano on injured reserve, Slye became the team’s new kicker.

Gano did not kick at all during the preseason as he continued to recover from a left leg injury that forced him to miss the final four games of the 2018 season.

Gano, a 2017 Pro Bowler, had been Carolina’s kicker since joining the team midway through the 2012 season. In 2018, he went 14 for 16 and hit a 63-yard field goal.

By being placed on injured reserve, Gano is ineligible to return this season since he was not listed on the team’s 53-man roster.

Carolina signed Slye as a free agent Aug. 1.

This was Slye’s fifth attempt at making an NFL roster. The Giants signed him in April before releasing him a week later.

He also had tryouts with the San Diego Chargers, the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The memory of his brother AJ has motivated Slye to keep pushing himself. AJ died in 2014 from leukemia.

JOEY SLYE “I want to be one of the top guys who’s ever played,” Slye told Panthers.com. “It’s not a mindset of I’m only doing it for accolades or getting to the top, but it’s that I promised my brother I’m going to give my best effort.

I feel like I have the potential to be a top kicker in the league.

“We’re on a mountain climbing, and once my career’s over, hopefully, I’ll be sitting on the top of the mountain happy with what I’ve accomplished.”

Slye has always been known for his strong leg in finishing as Virginia Tech’s all-time leading scorer.

He was a 2016 first-team, all-ACC selection by the coaches. As a senior, he scored 82 points, going 37 of 37 on point after touchdown attempts and 15 of 22 on field goals. Slye made 63 kickoffs that resulted in 53 touchbacks.

Stafford man wins nearly $82,000 in new Print ‘n Play lottery game Michael Coney took a shot at the Virginia Lottery’s new Print ‘n Play Rolling Jackpot game and it paid off after he won the jackpot prize of $81,924.

The Stafford resident bought his winning ticket at I-95 Citgo, located at 5416 Jefferson Davis Highway in Spotsylvania, according to a news release.

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Mr. Coney said he has no immediate prices. A $2 ticket can win 20% of the jackpot, a $5 ticket can win half of the plans for his winnings.

Stafford County has received more jackpot and a $10 ticket can win 100% than $11.1 million in lottery funds for of the jackpot.

For each price point, the odds of win- K-12 public education in the past year, ning the top prize are 1 in 240,000. For lottery officials noted.

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we have with immigration policy in the alk about a group that’s caught in the middle. They’re out in the cold United States. What to do about that without many options. They came people who don’t fit conveniently into one box or another? In a less partisan to the United States illegally with their and excited era it’s likely that Congress parents. Some were children, some were and the president would work babies, some were teenagers. It’s out some sort of path that these not like they had a choice in the folks could follow to stay here. matter. They and their parents Right now, while eliciting lots were illegal immigrants, but in of sympathy, policy solutions this conversation, that almost are in short supply. Still, it is a doesn’t matter. Most grew up human issue and that’s the way in America and went to school it should be viewed. in the United States. They have So, let’s consider a real-life known no other country. They DAVID KERR example. A young man I ran would be utterly lost in El Salinto at Starbucks near Central Park was vador, Bolivia, Korea or Sudan. For all a recent high school graduate. He was a practical purposes they are Americans. nice fellow and I enjoyed talking to him.

However, since they came to this I don’t know how well he spoke Spanish, country with their undocumented but his English was excellent, and came parents, they’re considered aliens in the with a slight Northern Virginia accent. country illegally and therefore, subject He too was caught in the middle. I don’t to deportation. Fortunately, the Obama know why he shared all this with me, but era Deferred Action for Childhood he did. People can be very talkative while Arrivals (DACA) program has spared waiting for coffee. He came to this counthem from deportation so far. It allows try as a child from El Salvador. Thankthem to apply to remain in the U.S. on fully, he was able to stay and work here a year-to-year basis. But, its future, let because of the DACA program. He said alone any long-term path for these kids, is dicey at best. President Donald Trump he couldn’t imagine ever living in El Salvador. He hadn’t been there since he was has expressed sympathy for the DACA 2 years old. He was an avid Redskins fan, kids and said he wants an immigraa strong point in his favor, and worked tion compromise that addresses their unique situation, but he wants to end the for his uncle in the flooring business.

Nonetheless, he can’t make plans and reprogram. The Supreme Court will likely ally has no idea what his future holds. decide whether he has that power or There are about 890,000 of these young not. In June the U.S. House of Reprepeople in the United States with about sentatives, voted on a bill, H.R. 6, to give 26,000 in Virginia. Most of the ones in DACA kids a path to citizenship. The Virginia are in Northern Virginia. So, Senate, however, is reluctant to deal with what do all those numbers and program the issue during an election cycle. names mean in terms of people? This This highlights one of the problems

story repeats itself over and over again.

Most are in school or in jobs and most are making a useful contribution to our country. Ah, but here is the kicker if it weren’t for the Deferred Action Program they would all be subject to possible deportation. Curiously, when compared to young people their own age, those who were born in the U.S. or are naturalized U.S. citizens, the DACA kids are far less likely to be involved in criminal activity or drug use. Indeed, most are in school or have jobs. I guess they know the bit about hard work and the American dream.

They also know that as American as they may feel, in the eyes of the law they’re not Americans. This is a problem that needs a solution. The administration and various leading members of Congress have said they want it addressed in a larger, more comprehensive immigration bill.

That’s nice, but that’s not going to happen. Not in this hyper-partisan environment.

That’s why, for now, for this unique group, maybe a targeted bill, one that just deals with childhood arrivals, like the House bill, is better. These young people have been out in the cold too long. It’s time to bring them into the fold of the only country most have ever known.

That’s the right thing to do and at the risk of sounding like the introduction to a Superman movie, it’s also the American way.

David Kerr, a former member of the Stafford School Board, is an instructor in political science at VCU. He can be reached at staffordnews@insidenova.com.

Hurricane Dorian relief: State offers donor tips Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring is warning Virginia residents to be cautious when donating to relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Dorian.

The storm devastated the Bahamas earlier this week as a Category 5 storm and continued to do damage and cause flooding as it moved up the coast through the week.

Scammers often use natural disasters such as hurricanes to set up fake charities to pocket donations, Herring warned in a news release.

“Watching Hurricane Dorian devastate the Bahamas has been heartbreaking and the East Coast is now bracing for the storm to hit,” he said. “It is the first instinct of Virginians to help victims, but folks must be smart and exercise caution when donating to hurricane focused charities. I am encouraging all Virginians to research a charity that is claiming to help hurricane victims thoroughly before donating any money.”

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legitimate before donating, Herring said.

Prior to making any contributions, donors should take some common-sense precautions, including • Check the creator or page owner’s credentials on crowdfunding websites and try to confirm its authenticity.

• Look for indicators of endorsement or legitimacy that the page is actually collecting donations for a particular victim or organization.

• If you feel uneasy, contribute to a more established charity in the community.

• Be wary of charities that spring up overnight in connection with a current event or natural disaster.

• Only give to charities and fundraisers you can confirm are reliable and legitimate.

• Beware of “copy-cat” names that sound like reputable charities. Some scammers use names that closely resemble those of respected, legitimate organizations.

• Be especially cautious if you don’t initiate the contact with the charity.

• Ask for written information about

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• Avoid cash donations. Make checks payable to the charitable organization and not to an individual collecting a donation. For security and tax record purposes, you may wish to pay by credit card.

• If a charity is soliciting contributions in Virginia, verify its registration with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs (“OCRP”) at (804) 786-1343, or by searching OCRP’s Charitable Organization Database online: http://cos.va-vdacs.com/cgi-bin/char_ search.cgi You can report charitable solicitation fraud to the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs (OCRP) and the Office of the Attorney General at: P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, Virginia 23218, or by calling 804-786-1343.

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Special Olympics Virginia will receive a $10,000 sponsorship from Stafford Tourism in support of the annual state basketball tournament held at Stafford schools in March.

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Stafford County recently awarded $55,000 in tourism sponsorships to eight programs and organizations according to a news release.

“Tourism is a part of economic development,” said John Holden, director of Economic Development and Tourism.

Stafford County launched a new tourism sponsorship program to support groups or events that encourage visitors to Stafford.

In this first year of the program, eight organizations were awarded funds ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. As a sponsorship program requirement, the awardees are required to market Stafford and our tourism assets, depending on the level of sponsorship. The program leveraged an additional $330,000 in marketing for Stafford Tourism.

Awardees included: • Gari Melchers Belmont and Riverside Center for the Performing Arts – Group Marketing Program- $5,000 • Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont - Art After Hours Expanded Events, $10,000 • Riverside Center for the Performing Arts - Discover Riverside Marketing Program, $5,000 • Adventure Brewing Company – Oktoberfest, $10,000 • Barley Naked Brewing Company - 4th of July Event, $2,500 • Brandonbilt Motorsports - Marketing Program, $2,500 • Stafford Soccer - St. Paddy’s Day Soccer Tournament, $10,000 • Special Olympics - Special Olympics Basketball Tournament, $10,000

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erty landscaping back to what it looked like to our ancestors many generations ago.”

Among the landscaping will be Chinquapin dwarf chestnuts and Diospyros evergreen trees, Lightner said. Tribal members and volunteers will handle landscaping and portray what it was like to live in Stafford County in 1608, when Capt. John Smith visited the village of Patawomeck, which was located at Marlboro Point.

“We had very early contact with the English. We befriended the English,” Lightner said. “Had it not been for Patawomeck Indian Tribe trading with the English in 1609-1610 when they did not get their supply ships, Jamestown could have become another lost colony and Stafford County would not be what it is today. “

A cultural center and museum that tells the story of a local Native American tribe is on its way to Stafford County.

The facility will be located on the 17acre Little Falls Farm next to Duff McDuff Green Memorial Park on Va. Route 3 said Millie Lightner, the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia’s administrative assistant.

“Our ancestors can be traced back in Stafford County and King George counties to the early 1300s,” she said. “We are the first people of Stafford County. “ Stafford County owns the property and recently approved an initial 10-year lease agreement with the tribe. The lease can be renewed with up to four 10-year renewals.

An outdoor village will be similar to what can be seen in Jamestown and will be open to the public.

The tribe has traveled to local schools since 2013, sharing its history with students via a mobile village, Lightner said. The cultural arts center and museum will bring the students to the tribe, she said.

“We hope within the next one to two years A group of children play instruments with a member of the Patawoto have the children of meck Tribe during a cultural event at Porter Branch Library in November 2018.

Planning Area 16 and FILE PHOTO other areas come to visit The tribe currently visits over 10,000 our museum/outdoor village rather than go two hours away to Jamestown,” said students each year, she added.

“We don’t charge any school for our visLightner.

A 3,000-square-foot home on the prop- its, we share our history and culture, help erty will be transformed into the tribe’s them make an arrowhead necklace and teach them some of our native (Algonmuseum and cultural center.

The goal is to have the museum oper- quian) language,” Lightner said.

More than 70 percent of the 2,300 deating by mid-2021, Lightner said, with work done in stages until the project is scendants of the tribe live in the White Oak area of Stafford County today, Lightcomplete.

When finished, the 3-story structure ner said.

The tribe has applied for grants to help will house classrooms, meeting rooms, a cover the cost of the project but is also library and genealogy room.

“We plan to have the village completed seeking donations. If you’d like to contribby late spring or early fall of 2020,” she ute, you can send a check made payable to said. “We plan to have native gardens, the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia with state and local plants, trees and vege- to Dennis Harding, 98 Belle Plains Road, table gardens. We hope to bring the prop- Fredericksburg, VA 22405.

County to host 9/11 ceremony Stafford County will host its annual 9/11 ceremony Wednesday to remember those who died trying to help the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack as well as remember the civilian lives lost.

The county has held the annual bellringing ceremony since 2002.

“We have a plaque by the entrance to the Government Center that reminds us daily that freedom is not free,” said Gary Snellings, chairman of the Board of Su-

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pervisors. “We hold this annual ceremony to remember those who put service to others first and to those who lost their future that day. We do it out of gratitude and to thank them.”

The ceremony will be near the entrance to the George L. Gordon Jr. Government Center at 1300 Courthouse Road at 9 a.m.

The ceremony involves five tolls, a signal that traditionally marked the safe return of firefighters to the station.

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Armed robbery suspects Store employee charged arrested in traffic stop with attempted rape Two suspects were arrested Aug. 30 in connection to a robbery at a Fas Mart convenience store, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office.

Patrick Castillo, 19, of Stafford, is charged with robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and conspiracy.

He is being held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail. A 17-year-old girl was also taken into custody and held at the Juvenile Detention Center, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said.

An employee said around 9 p.m. Castillo entered the store located at 2983 Jefferson Davis Highway. He allegedly pointed a shotgun at her face and threatened to shoot her unless she gave him money

from the register, Vicinanzo said.

The employee gave him the money and he fled in a white Nissan Maxima heading north on U.S. Route 1.

Deputies eventually located the PATRICK CASTILLO vehicle heading south on Route 1 and began following the vehicle, Vicinanzo said. The two suspects were taken into custody during a traffic stop and a shotgun similar to the one in the robbery was located in the vehicle, she said.

The employee at a Garrisonville vape shop is accused of attempted sexual assault, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office.

Charles Henry Austin III, 31, of Stafford, is being held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said.

A 27-year-old woman told deputies that she went into East Coast Vapers at 432 Garrisonville Road around closing time Aug. 30. “While inside the store, an employee of the business pointed a firearm at her head and attempted to sexually assault her,� Vicinanzo said.

“She managed to escape and immediately contacted the sheriff ’s office.�

Austin is charged with attempted rape, use of a firearm in commission of a CHARLES HENRY felony, abduction, AUSTIN III aggravated sexual battery, brandishing a firearm and assault and battery.

The incident remains under investigation by detectives, Vicinanzo said.

• Top Chef, 43 Town and Country Drive • Fortune House, 282 Deacon Road, • Hong Kong, 1075 Garrisonville Road • Lin’s Gourmet Chinese, 45 Walpole Street.

Police are investigating another burglary that morning: Marco’s Pizza at 316 White Oak Road. In that case, deputies reported signs of forced entry to a rear door of the building.

The incidents remain under active investigation.

DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE AFTER MEN FLEE VEHICLE Two men were able to avoid arrest after speeding away from a Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office deputy during an attempted traffic stop Aug. 28.

The deputy spotted a silver sedan with defective equipment traveling toward the parking lot at Stafford Market Place around 11:45 p.m., SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said.

The deputy then observed the vehicle

speeding through the parking lot toward Woodstream Boulevard and failing to yield at a stop sign.

The deputy attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle sped off, Vicinanzo said.

The deputy lost the car after it turned onto Sunningdale Drive. He found the vehicle parked in the visitor’s parking space and a witness reported seeing two men running between apartment buildings. Multiple units searched the area, but couldn’t locate the men.

CRIME BRIEFS STRING OF BURGLARIES AT STAFFORD BUSINESSES Detectives are investigating a series of burglaries early on Aug. 30, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office.

The break-ins from 1:50 a.m. to 5:50 a.m. included • China Delight, 300 Chatham Heights Road, • Chatham Laundry and Car Wash, 312 Chatham Heights Road

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Television show “Kayak Bassin” will be filming in Stafford, and the county will host the Kayak Bass Fishing Trail Series Tournament in 2020 and 2021.

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Stafford Tourism has attracted the Kayak Bass Fishing Trail Series Tournament, and “Kayak Bassin,” a nationally televised fishing show hosted by retired U.S. Navy officer Chad Hoover.

“This is a direct impact from our tourism marketing efforts over the past couple of years and investment in local assets,” said John Holden, director of Economic Development and Tourism.

Stafford will host the Kayak Bass Fishing Trail Series Tournament in 2020 and 2021. The event attracts between 150-250 anglers, according to a news release.

County officials first started work on attracting the show two years ago, said Lisa Logan, program manager for Staf-

ford Tourism. As a result of continued dialogue, relationship building and the development of private and public access points, the county secured the tournament and program.

Stafford will be highlighted on a national television show featured on the World Fishing Network and the Sportsman Channel. The “Kayak Bassin” episodes that feature Stafford will begin airing in 2020. These shows reach 45 million households, according to the news release.

The county estimates the economic impact of this program is in excess of $116,000. In addition, the value of the advertising is in excess of $3 million.

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The 12th Annual Winemakers’ Crab Feast!

September 07 at 5PM Philip Carter Winery, Hume

EDUCATION BRIEFS SCHOOL BOARD SEPTEMBER MEETINGS The Stafford County School Board will hold a regular board meeting at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 10.

The board will host an annual meeting with PTO and PTA representatives at 6 p.m. Sept. 17.

The board hosts a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 that will include a public hearing on budget priorities for the next fiscal year that begins July 1, 2020.

All meetings will be in the board chamber at the Alvin York Bandy Administrative Complex, 31 Stafford Ave. EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL NEWS Early Childhood Education Centers include Head Start, Virginia Preschool Initiative, Early Head Start and the Early Childhood Special Education program.

The centers are located at two sites: The North Star Center at 101 Shepherds Way and the Rising Star Center at Melchers Complex, 610 Gayle St. For more, call 540-368-2559.

Free Adult Education classes are offered at the Rising Star Center. The Adult Basic Education/GED test preparation classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings

from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more, call 540898-8165.

The Women, Infant, Child Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) will be holding weekly clinics at the Rising Star Center from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Monday. All eligible individuals for WIC may use this clinic; you don’t have to be enrolled in the Early Childhood program.

Monday, Sept. 9, The Rising Star Center will host a Grandparents Breakfast starting at 8 a.m. That evening, parents are invited to the first Family Night. Activities will begin at 5 p.m. and a light dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The Parent Center Committee meeting will also take place at 6 p.m. GED classes will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Vision Screenings, hosted by the Lion’s Club, will be conducted at the Rising Star Center Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 8 a.m., and at the North Star Center on Friday, Sept. 13, at 8 a.m. Early Head Start will hold their socialization activity at 10 a.m., Sept. 11, at the Rising Star Center.

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Reinforcers have value Join Trilogy® at Lake Frederick for the Sweet Rides Car Show Car enthusiasts, have we got the event of the summer for you! Trilogy® at Lake Frederick is hosting its annual Sweet Rides Car Show on Sunday, September 15th, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Join your friends and future neighbors at Trilogy for delicious food, live music, a beer garden, and of course, sweet cars, motorcycles and more!

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brings you comfort. Food is a primary reinforcer often used in animal work.

Then there are secondary reinforcers.

These are things that have no value unless paired with a primary reinforcer.

Money is a great secondary reinforcer for us. With money we can buy food, drink, shelter, comfort, things that bring pleasure. If I have no outlets to any of these, say stranded in the desert with nothing around, money would not reinforce. You have no way to use it. Verbal praise is another secondary reinforcer. It has no meaning unless paired with something of meaning. So, when people say, “My dog should work because he loves me,” this may not be reinforcing to the dog.

How can you test a reinforcer? See what has most value to your pet. One of my dogs was ball obsessed. Inside food was a good reinforcer. On walks, I could use food as well. In the backyard, however, if he saw his favorite ball, food was ignored. So, what would I use to reinforce behaviors at that point? The ball. Before my daughter enters the show ring with our dogs, she pulls out various foods. The one the dog prefers is the one that comes into the ring. When I go to client homes, I bring a variety of foods in my bag to see which ones work the best.

I want dogs to want to work with me because I am associated with good stuff.

Use reinforcers for training. They work, they increase bonding, they increase the effectiveness of our work. In future columns I will discuss positivereinforcement training and why it’s the way to go.

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

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A reinforcer is something that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Think of a reinforcer as a paycheck. What would you do if your boss informed you all paychecks would stop?

How long would you stay? This week we are going to look at reinforcers and how they apply to our critters.

I am a positive-reinforcement trainer.

This means I add a desired reinforcer to help keep a behavior going. I can also remove the reinforcer to help stop undesired behaviors. For example, Sparky greets me by sitting, he gets a cookie or something that has meaning for him. This increases the likelihood of the behavior continuing. “Oh! I go up to lady and sit, I gets good stuff.” The more I practice and reinforce, the more Sparky will give the behavior. I am proactive with lessons. This means I teach what I need from the start instead of waiting for repeated mistakes and then addressing issues.

The value of a reinforcer is determined by the recipient. I teach this as spinach vs ice cream sundaes. Would the average person rather have spinach or a sundae?

Most people may say sundae. What if you were severely lactose intolerant, would a sundae work? No. Why? Think about what happens to the body and how the body could be affected. What if I had a child who feared roller coasters, yet I was trying to teach him to wait in line?

Would riding that roller coaster reinforce the desired behavior? What if I have a dog who is not comfortable with touch?

Would a pat reinforce a desired behavior?

Primary reinforcers are things organisms are born needing including food, drink, pleasure, touch. Think of going to a pool on a summer day. You are hot and miserable. The pool cools you and

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Jackson is a large, adult male Mountain Cur. He is good with other dogs. Jackson was turned in because his owner left the country.

Dandi is a male kitten. He is good with other cats and children. He came in as a stray and has spent a lot of time in the isolation room recovering from an eye ulcer. He enjoys playing with the shelter’s other kittens.

Both animals are at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, 540-658-PETS.

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LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)

Be sure you get accurate information.

Friends may not be completely honest with you. Children may be less than honest with you. You can come into money that you don’t necessarily work for.

Do not let the reactions of others get you going. New projects may lead you into a dead end. Update and review your personal investments. You will enjoy socializing and unusual forms of entertainment.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Professionalism will be of utmost importance. Lack of funds may add stress to your already uncertain situation. Don’t blow situations out of proportion or you could find that others will misinterpret what really happened. Overexertion and negligence will be your worst enemies.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Too much talk might lead to hassles. Tell them to get out of the mess they are in and then you’ll consider getting together with them. You can make life easier for an older member of your family. Put your efforts into your work or money making ventures rather than your emotional life.

CANCER (June 22-July 22)

Dig deep to find out how costly a new venture will be before you sign on the dotted line. Do something constructive outside.

Your mate may not have been honest with you. Think twice before you speak.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Concentrate on home improvement. Small de tails will make a difference. Your temper could be short if someone criticizes your efforts. Your mate will appreciate your honesty. Romantic encounters will develop through colleagues.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Make arrangements to spend quality time together. You need to spend time with friends and family. Your involvement in groups will be favorable for meeting new and exciting individuals. Don’t overspend on luxury items.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Be careful not to sign your time or your cash away. Renovations or purchases made for your home will payoff. It won’t take much to upset your lover. You must take care not to over exert yourself if involved in sports.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)

You can write beautiful love letters this week. Children may be less than honest with you. Rest and relaxation may be required; minor health problems will prevail if you don’t watch your diet. Real estate investments will be profitable.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Don’t overreact to someone’s advances.

Travel is evident, but be cautious while in transit. Difficulties relating to children will be stressful. Organize social events or family gatherings.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You can come into money; however, perhaps not under the best circumstances. You might have a problem juggling your time.

Do not let the reactions of others get you going. Spend some time with the one you love. Pleasure trips will be satisfying.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Lovers may prove unworthy of your affection. This is not the best day to visit relatives who get on your nerves. Don’t exaggerate.

Group endeavors will provide you with entertainment.

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ACROSS 1. Takes as spoils 6. Toothy fish 9. Cookbook abbr.

13. Cavern 14. Opposite of hence 15. Planktonic tunicate 16. Hipbonerelated 17. *Studio lion at beginning of “The Wizard of Oz” 18. Shylock’s practice 19. *It made the house pitch and the kitchen slitch 21. *Nikko and others 23. “Wheel of Fortune” request 24. Printer cartridge color 25. Public health org.

28. Judo gym 30. Porter’s head gear 35. Bumpkin 37. Tap a baseball 39. Vel·zquez or Rivera 40. Share a boundary 41. Gardening tool 43. Prelude to a duel 44. Birth-related 46. Affirmative 47. Cannabis plant 48. Drew Barrymore’s “Never Been ____” 50. Gulf V.I.P. 52. Cook’s leaf 53. Underwater “nose” 55. Naught 57. *Lion’s lack 61. *a.k.a. Tin Man 65. Relating to sight 66. Greek H 68. Upholstery choice 69. Like kale or spinach 70. 100 lbs.

71. The Three Musketeers’ swords

72. Advil target 73. Like certain dog?

74. People of Denmark DOWN 1. Not of the cloth 2. Kind of child 3. Relating to ear 4. ____-____-la 5. Basic unit of time 6. *Dorothy’s last name 7. Grow gray 8. With ample space 9. Undertaking 10. *Munchkins’ favorite color, in Baum’s book 11. Light on one’s feet 12. ____ a visit, 3rd person singular 15. What cat did on the window sill?

20. Bragging mother, turned to stone in Greek mythology 22. Rowboat propeller 24. Become gelatinous 25. *Baum’s middle name 26. Home to Burj Khalifa 27. #40 Across, 3rd person singular 29. *”Over the Rainbow”

singer 31. DIRECTV competitor 32. Paparazzi’s target 33. Old World lizard 34. *Sleep-inducing flower 36. #66 Across, pl.

38. No I in it 42. Endangered oddtoed ungulate 45. Ivy League likely applicant 49. “Can you ____ it?”

51. Took part in Stonewall events, e.g.

54. Olden day doctor’s prescription 56. Parkinson’s disease drug 57. Type of pop 58. 14 oil-producing countries 59. Wyoming’s neighbor 60. Excessively abundant 61. W on a bulb 62. Dignified manner 63. Sheltered, nautically 64. Monster’s loch 67. *Number of Wizard of Oz Oscar awards

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FRI SEP 6

“South Pacific” - Through Sept. 15 | $72 Riverside Center 95 Riverside Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Rodgers and Hammerstien musical set against the dramatic background of an idyllic South Pacific island during WWII. The Piano Guys - 8 p.m. | $38.50$81.50 Filene Center at Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 See their stunning mashups live on stage! Every ticket for this show includes a digital download of The Piano Guys’ new album, “Limitless.”

Make Art With Math - 4:30 p.m. | Free Howell Branch Library 806 Lyons Boulevard Fredericksburg VA 22406 Fabulous Friday program for grades K-6.

50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing - 7:30 p.m. | $7 vehicle admission Widewater State Park 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554 Join the members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club as they highlight Earth’s closest neighbor. Call 540-288-1400 for more information.

SAT SEP 7

Drool in the Pool - 10 a.m. to noon | $5 per dog Woodlands Pool 2 Northhampton Blvd., Stafford, VA 22554 Bring your four-legged friend for a refreshing swim. All well-behaved dogs are welcome. Owners must provide a written proof of current rabies vaccination.

Jason Aldean - 7:30 p.m. | From $49.75 Jiffy Lube Live 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136 The Ride All Night Tour with Kane Brown and Carly Pearce.

Kacey Musgraves - 8 p.m. | From $70 Wolf Trap Filene Center 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 Part of Oh, What a World Tour II.

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The Piano Guys will be performing at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center on Friday, Sept. 6.

PAWS for Reading - 10:30 a.m. to noon | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive Stafford, VA 22554 Read with dogs trained to be avid listeners. The library provides books, or bring a favorite. Call 540-372-1144 to book your time.

SUN SEP 8

Drool in the Pool - 1-3 p.m. | $5 per dog Mark Lenzi Pool 58 Jesse Curtis Lane Hartwood, VA 22406 Bring your four-legged friend for a refreshing swim. All well-behaved dogs are welcome. Owners must provide a written proof of current rabies vaccination.

Gipsy Kings - 8 p.m. | From $39.50 Wolf Trap Filene Center 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 Featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo.

FRI SEP 13

Small Business Networking - 9-11 a.m. | Free Porter Branch Library

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2001 Parkway Drive Stafford, VA 22554 Join the University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center for small business networking. Learn the steps to start your own business as well as getting ideas for promoting your business, and have experts in small business and other fields answer your questions.

SAT SEP 14

National Gymnastics Day - 2-4 p.m. | Free Stafford Gymnastics and Recreation Center 500 Nelms Circle, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Demos, obstacle courses, balloons, goody bags and class registration.

Family Day: Robotics! - Noon | Free National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172 Children will be able to participate in robotic themed activities. Partners from area robotics labs and universities will be on hand with live demonstrations.

Free Home Seller Seminar - 10 a.m. | Free Strayer University 13385 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192

PROVIDED

Bob Hummer, a real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, has offered this very popular free seminar for the past 22 years. It is packed with a wealth of information for the prospective seller. There is no obligation.

A wealth of reference material will be provided. Some of the topics to be covered: 1. Successfully Marketing Your Home. 2. Real Estate Financing for the Home Seller. 3. Information for Seniors.

4. The Language and Documents of Real Estate. 5. Using the Internet to Sell Your Home. For information, call Bob at 703-878-4866 or email at bob@militaryrealestate.com

Heritage Festival - 11 a.m. | Free Prince William Forest Park 16675 Pleasant Road, Dumfries, VA 22025 Discover old-time crafts of blacksmith, sawmill and quilts. Participate in archery and logging demonstrations.

A flintnapper presents ancient technologies. Several bands play live music at the picnic area. Bring a picnic basket from home or purchase your meal from food truck vendors on site. There will be a ranger-led hike to hear about the history of the park and the area.

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SUN SEP 15

Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience - 8 p.m. | From $25 Jiffy Lube Live 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136 Enter the world of Westeros with an

SAT SEP 21

Cut the Cord - 5:30 p.m. | Free

“Virginia Horse Racing: Triumphs of the

Porter Branch Library

Turf.”

4th Annual Fredericksburg Indepen-

2001 Parkway Drive

dent Book Festival - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stafford, VA 22554

| Free

Learn about streaming television as a

Free

Downtown Fredericksburg

budget-friendly alternative to cable.

Porter Branch Library

Sophia Street

SAT SEP 28

2001 Parkway Drive

Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Meet, talk with and buy books from

Halloween Costume Swap - 2-3 p.m. |

Stafford, VA 22554

Local Author: Viriginia Johnson - 1-3

Exchange your child’s gently-used

independent children’s book authors,

p.m. | Free

young adult novelists, poets and other

Porter Branch Library

fiction and non-fiction writers from

2001 Parkway Drive

around the state and country. There will

donation and you will receive a swap

Arts Alive! | 1 p.m. | Free

Stafford, VA 22554

be author readings, signings, and panel

Meet local librarian Virginia Johnson,

voucher. Costumes remaining after the

Hylton Performing Arts Center

discussions, food trucks and beer.

author of “Virginia by Stagecoach” and

swap will be donated.

immersive music and visual experience that will bring the Seven Kingdoms to life.

10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Family-friendly arts festival featuring Prince William County Arts Council members and other community performers and artists. Enjoy activities for all ages, multiple stages of

| Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive Stafford, VA 22554 Meet the author of “My Blended Family.”

The Hot Sardines - 8 p.m. | $29-$48

and craft vendors.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109

Meek Mill & Future - 7 p.m. | From $35

The 2019-2020 season opens with an

Jiffy Lube Live

evening of entertainment by this New

7800 Cellar Door Drive,

York-based jazz ensemble group known

Bristow, VA 20136

for their brassy horn arrangements,

The Legendary Nights Tour 2019 with YG,

piano tunes and smoky vocals.

Mustard and Megan Thee Stallion.

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THU SEP 19

The Gatlin Brothers - 7 p.m. | $45-$70

Shinedown - 6:15 p.m. | From $25

Hylton Performing Arts Center

Jiffy Lube Live

10960 George Mason Circle,

7800 Cellar Door Drive,

Manassas, VA 20110

Bristow, VA 20136

The Gatlin Brothers’ storybook careers

Featuring Papa Roach, Asking Alexandria

began in the small town of Abilene,

and Savage After Midnight.

Texas, in 1955, when Larry was 6, Steve

FRI SEP 20

was 4, and Rudy was 2. Inspired by gospel music, the brothers would sing

Backyard Birding - 4:30 p.m. | Free

for anyone who would listen, and for

Porter Branch Library

more than 60 years, they sang their way

2001 Parkway Drive

to the top of the charts.

Stafford, VA 22554

WED SEP 25

Part of Fabulous Friday. For grades K-6.

off your clean, intact, stain-free costume

Local Author: Sharon Kelly - 1-3 p.m.

performances indoors and out, plus food

TUE SEP 17

costume for one that’s new to you. Drop

Dogs will get one last dive in the pool at two Stafford County facilities this weekend.

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