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Along for the Ride The season’s big events in and around Stafford GREG HAMBRICK » BY ghambrick@insidenova.com

Summer is in its final days, depleted of its holidays, beach weather and revelry.

Trees have started to dull and children are back behind their desks — sure signs we’re far from the peak of vacation time.

In general, fall offers a cozy alternative to the expanse of summer. We’re starting to huddle closer together in coffee shops and on hayrides. We’re replacing tank tops with light layers.

Most importantly, we’ve replaced road trips with weekends packed with local events. The arts scene surges back to life with theatre performances and special events. Fall festivals offer chances to enjoy time with our neighbors. Yes, and maybe talk a little about our fun summer.

But there’s new memories to be made this season. Here’s a look at some of the top events across the region. You can see much more and share your own happenings at InsideNoVa.com/calender.

STAFFORD FAIR The Stafford County Agricultural & Homemaking Fair will be Oct. 17-20 at 9000 Celebrate Virginia Parkway.

The event will include carnival rides,

live music and games, as well as lots of food. There will be pig racing daily, a Kids Power Wheel Derby on Oct. 18, a 4H Rabbit Show and Truck and Tractor Pull on Oct. 19 and a Demolition Derby on Oct. 20. For more, visit staffordfair.com.

STAFFORD EVENTS The county will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Rowser Building, the home of the Stafford Training School and H.H. Poole High School, on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 3-6 p.m.

The free event will include guest speakers from the 1945 and 1961 graduating classes, along with other entertainment.

The Rowser Building is located at 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway.

The Stafford Fall Family Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Pratt Memorial Park, 120 River Road, Fredericksburg. The free event will have activities for all ages, including crafts, games, hayrides and more.

The festival will also include the Great Pumpkin Derby, where pumpkin racers can compete. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated pumpkin. There will be a workshop at the Rowser Building on Oct. 3 to help build your pumpkin with wheels, axles and other supplies provided.

More Halloween fun includes a Super Hero Bash with dancing, a costume pa-

This season includes the return of the Stafford County Agricultural & Homemaking Fair on Oct. 17-20

rade and prizes from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Courthouse Community Center, 29 Stafford Ave. Tickets are $15 for a family of four or $4 per person.

A free Trunk or Treat event will be held from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 26 in the parking lot at the George Gordon Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road. Prizes will be given out for the best decorated vehicle.

Free tickets are available for residents ages 12 and under.

And there’s a special Spooktacular Preschool Party for ages 2-5 from 10:3011:30 a.m. Oct. 29 at the Rowser Building.

There will be crafts, singing and games.

Tickets are $10.

The county will also host National Take A Hike Day events from 9-10:30 a.m.

Nov. 17 at Government Island Park, 191 Coal Landing Road, Stafford.

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shooting, said he was in favor of enhanced ach semester I teach a course in background checks and perhaps red flag state and local government at Virlaws. But, that advocacy didn’t last long. ginia Commonwealth University.

One of the messages I try to convey is that He says he would still entertain the notion, but, facing lobbying from an importhe states, their legislatures and govertant part of his base, the National nors have a lot of leeway when it Rifle Association, he’s gone quiet. comes to national issues such as The House of Representahealthcare, education and public tives, with a Democratic safety. They can step in when majority, is in favor of new gun the federal government is slow regulations. However, in the to act or fails to act. This is Republican-controlled Senate, particularly true when it comes with Majority Leader Mitch to rules impacting the purchase McConnell ruthlessly guarding of guns, background checks, DAVID KERR the calendar, it’s unlikely any such magazine size and red flag laws. legislation will even be debated. That’s If the federal government won’t take action, then the states are the next best hope. why any hope for a tightening of the rules around background checks, magazine There have been a staggering number types and red flag laws, are now mainly up of mass shootings during the past few to the states. years. There is no precedent for this In the case of Virginia, with the GOP kind of scourge in our history. Here in controlling the General Assembly with Virginia, just a few months ago, there was a one vote margin in each house, gun a mass shooting at the Virginia Beach city legislation has become the wedge issue in administration building. Twelve people the November election. Unfortunately, for died. A couple of years ago, there was the the GOP, their intransigence on the issue mass shooting at the Washington Navy could cost them the election. A good Yard. Elsewhere around the country the example was the recent special session list becomes staggeringly long. There is of the General Assembly. In the wake of San Diego, Las Vegas, Orlando, El Paso, the Virginia Beach shooting, which even Dayton and Sandy Hook. Most, if not all, claimed a former Stafford County public involved a mentally disturbed man with weapons he had no business owning. Sev- works employee, Governor Northam used eral of these could have been stopped with his power to call the legislature back into better background checks or red flag laws. session to discuss enhanced gun laws. The GOP shut down the session in less than an Federal officials, the president, and hour. In a number of swing districts that mostly Republican members of Conkind of behavior won’t help Republican gress have become adept at sending out candidates. Americans strongly support, “thoughts and prayers,” but bi-partisan to the tune of 84% of the voters, some discussion and action on legislative kind of enhanced gun regulations. remedies has been in short supply. The Having said that, just what are we talkpresident and Congress can’t seem to find ing about? Curiously, what the backers any momentum on the issue. President of “common sense” gun laws are asking Donald Trump, shortly after the Dayton

for isn’t all that restrictive. Their focus is primarily on the at-risk potential shooter.

They are not trying to gut the Second Amendment. For instance, the proposals advocated by Sen. Scott Surovell, a Democratic representing parts of Stafford, Prince William and Fairfax, are decidedly tame. Most rational people would call them moderate. He wants limitations on the size of magazines and, after the shooting of former Rep. Gabby Giffords, co-sponsored a bill for a 15-round maximum. He supports implementing comprehensive “universal” background checks and he is also a chief co-sponsor of a red flag law for Virginia that would allow a judge to take away a person’s guns if the court deems the individual is a danger to themselves or others.

Of course, at the moment, the GOP majority is standing firm against any change to our existing gun laws. Their mantra, a diversionary tactic right out of the NRA playbook, is to say that we’re dealing with a mental health issue and not a gun issue.

That’s disingenuous to the extreme. The problem remains that we allow people who have no business owning powerful weapons to have them. People are dying in seemingly unending mass shootings, schools have active shooter drills, and police are constantly on edge not knowing where the next crisis will occur. It’s a problem that’s reached crisis proportions and, yes, contrary to the opinions of the NRA, it is the government’s role to do something about this. If the federal government won’t act, then Virginia and other states must.

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.

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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS The National Museum of the Marine Corps will be hosting several free family events this fall.

Dog Days at the Museum will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21. The event will include a number of activities based on the vital role dogs and animals play in the Marine Corps and in the community. You can see working and service dog demonstrations, and meet therapy dog and rescue dog organizations.

Semper Force on Oct. 5 will celebrate Star Wars with reenactors from both the Empire and the Rebel Alliance, along with games, crafts, a costume contest and more.

A Halloween party Oct. 26 is for children 12 and under. Costumes are encouraged.

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We need to learn when to say no pecially in a confined situation as in It seems to me…in the good the cabin of an airplane, should old USA, we have reached a be allowed to be seated among point where people want to the other passengers. People do whatever they want to with vision issues have long do without regard to how it been allowed to bring their dogs affects others or if it meets the on board. But these animals have test of being plain good comalways been of a manageable size, mon sense. A recent incident HARVEY GOLD and they are highly trained to help made me wonder if we have their owner but not disturb others. Their reached or nearing the point where we cannot say no to anyone’s demands. While training teaches them to stay calm under stressful conditions.

I believe in freedom for all, I believe that Now, a pony may be smaller than a common sense must prevail, or we move horse, but a pony is still a large animal away from rational thinking to a “let’s just and its anatomy, in addition to its sheer do it” philosophy. weight, has dangerous aspects. Ponies What stopped me short was a news have heavy, hard hooves, not paws. And, report about a person who took their while I’m no expert on pony training, I “service pony” on an American Airlines suspect it is rather difficult to impossible commercial flight. As I understand this, to toilet train a pony. it wasn’t a person with vision or hearing Having flown millions of miles in impairment, or someone with a medical many kinds of aircraft, I have seen what issue like diabetes where dogs can smell happens to even human passengers when a need to help their owner. Passengers weather or some disturbance becomes on the recent American Airlines flight severe. What would happen if the plane to Omaha, Neb., shared the cabin with suddenly lost altitude and things started a miniature pony called Flirty. From the to fly around the cabin? While there have report, it appeared the human in this been some passengers, I wouldn’t want to case felt some emotional need to have the land on me, having a pony flying around pony constantly at their side. The person the cabin does not seem like a good idea. may have paid for another seat but that What would a pony use to grab on to the should not be the only test to whether seat or anything for stability? an animal or any living thing that could However, it is the precedent that is cause discomfort or danger to others, es-

important. If a pony can ride in the cabin why can’t a snake, or a bear or chimp or gorilla or tiger or any animal a person considers a “service animal” be allowed to fly seated among the other passengers.

And, where do the airlines draw the line?

It doesn’t look like it will be easy for the airlines since the Department of Transportation recently passed new guidelines that will require humans to share their flights with animals. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that passengers would be able to take animals on board American aircrafts as long as they are registered as service or emotional support animals. And airlines could face fines if they separate owners from their animals. But airlines will still be able to decide whether other service animals are allowed onboard on a “case-by-case basis.”

In comparison, the UK laws are more strict where only a few airlines allow support dogs on flights.

It seems the real issue is the definition of “service animal” because, while it may sound strange, there have been other cases where people have claimed a turkey, pig, monkey, duck and kangaroo were service animals.

We all would agree that any disabled person should feel comfortable and have the help they need. But I would hope that common sense would prevail and just

because the animal’s owner considers the animal to be their “service animal” that animal should not endanger or add discomfort or anxiety to others. Isn’t it important that the others in a confined space know that they will share a closed environment with some type of animal: What if someone has an allergy to fur or feathers of animals? Don’t they have rights? Should they be notified when they buy their ticket? Should they be upgraded to first class?

Another concern is that any precedent set for “service animals” on airlines could lead to any animal called a “service animal” being allowed everywhere. I recently encountered someone who had a pet python with them that comforts them in a local business that has a constant flow of customers. Others in the store were not comforted. Some were frightened.

What about bringing “service animals” on the VRE, Fredericksburg buses or cruise ships, or in schools.

The lack of a commonsense definition of a “service animal” brings us closer to a lot of potential mischief. Worse, it can lead us to a form of societal disorder where anyone can do what they want as long as they say they need it.

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

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STAFFORD BRIEFS DRIVER CHARGED AFTER BOY STRUCK BY CAR A woman is being held without bond after allegedly striking a 12-year-old boy with her car Sept. 4 in a trailer park off Jefferson Davis Highway, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office.

The boy was treated at a local hospital with severe injuries to his leg, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said.

The boy was sitting on his bicycle at the end of a driveway at Paradise Court around 7:30 p.m. when he was hit.

Belquis Rubenia Lemus De Rios, 31, of Stafford was allegedly driving through the neighborhood without a driver’s license, Vicinanzo said.

She was incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond on charges of reckless driving, no driver’s license and no insurance.

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED ASSAULT A New York man is accused of attempting to pull a knife on deputies following an altercation outside a local motel, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office.

Cesar Muniz, 28, of the Bronx, was charged with attempted malicious wounding of a law enforcement officer, two counts of obstruction of justice, and drunk in public, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said.

Deputies responded around 3:52 a.m.

on Sept. 1 to report of a fight involving 20 people outside the Days Inn at 14 Simpson Road. The caller noted a knife was involved.

Deputies found the large group, including Muniz, who had a large knife hanging from his belt, Vicinanzo said.

A deputy attempted to arrest Muniz for public intoxication when he allegedly resisted and attempted to pull the knife out.

A deputy used his taser and Muniz was taken into custody. He was incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

DRIVER CHARGED WITH HIT-AND-RUN, DUI A suspect has been charged with hitand-run and driving under the influence following a wreck Sept. 8 at U.S. Route 1 and Centreport Parkway, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office.

The victim was treated at an area hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said.

Deputies located the suspect’s vehicle in the area of Route 1 and Courthouse Road. During a traffic stop, the driver was identified as Dashe Hilson, 44, of Stafford.

Two witnesses pulled over to advise deputies that they observed the accident and followed Hilson’s vehicle.

Hilson was head at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $4,500 secured bond, Vicinanzo said.

Man charged in assault, car theft A suspect was taken into custody Sept.

6 following allegations that he assaulted a woman at a home hours before stealing a vehicle from the parking lot of the Wawa near Interstate 95 in North Stafford, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office.

Robert Allen Hughes Jr., 27, of Manassas, faces multiple charges, including grand larceny, abduction, strangulation, assault and battery, obstruction and resisting arrest, SCSO spokesperson Amanada Vicinanzo said.

The woman told deputies that she had been watching a movie with Hughes around 2 a.m. at a home on Sydney Lane when he allegedly grabbed her by the throat and began choking her. She eventually broke free from his grasp and he fled.

Deputies located Hughes hiding behind a vehicle nearby, but he ran away from officers and jumped a fence.

Around 9:13 a.m., Hughes allegedly stole a vehicle ROBERT ALLEN that was left at the HUGHES JR gas pumps while the owner went into the Wawa at 105 Garrisonville Road.

Surveillance camera footage showed Hughes getting into vehicle and driving away, Vicinanzo said.

Later that day, he was taken into custody by the Prince William County police.

Hughes was incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

WAWA SHOPLIFTER CAUGHT NEARBY A Stafford man accused of stealing from the Wawa at 15 Eustace Road on Sept. 4 was taken into custody with the help of an off-duty officer, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office.

A deputy responding to a reported shoplifting around 8:05 a.m. located the suspect walking toward a nearby business and ordered him to stop,

SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said.

The man attempted to run away, but he was taken into custody with the help of the off-duty officer in the area of the Sunoco at 488 Garrisonville Road.

Kevin Johnson, 50, was wanted out of Fredericksburg for failure to appear. He was incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail on the outstanding warrant, as well as an additional charge of petit larceny third or subsequent offense.

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Fredericksburg Baseball announces leadership team GREG HAMBRICK » BY ghambrick@insidenova.com

Fredericksburg Baseball is planning to open its new stadium in Fredericksburg in April, and recently announced new staff for key leadership positions.

Team owners expect to more than double the full-time staff prior to the start of the 2020 season, according to a news release.

Fredericksburg Baseball is set to begin play in 2020 at a new, $35 million stadium at Celebrate Virginia South on Carl D. Silver Parkway near the Fredericksburg Expo & Convention Center.

Nick Hall will fill the new position of executive vice president and general manager. He previously served as the director

of partnerships with the Amarillo Sod Poodles, who opened their new stadium in Amarillo, Texas, in April 2019.

“He brings tremendous experience, excitement, and ideas from working with Amarillo during their inaugural season,” the news release noted.

Hall was also general manager of the Jackson Generals in Tennessee from 2016 to 2018.

“Nick’s knowledge of all facets of minor league baseball and his experience in Amarillo in opening their new ballpark will be invaluable to help us set the highest standards for our fans in Fredericksburg,” said Fredericksburg Baseball President Lani Silber Weiss.

Hall, a Tennessee native, is excited

Tourism grows in Stafford Tourists spent $147.3 million in Stafford County in 2018, up from $140.8 million the previous year and nearly $23.6 million increase compared to 2014, according to an economic impact report released Tuesday by the Virginia Tourism Corp.

Statewide, tourism-related spending rose by 4.4% in Virginia last year, increasing from $24.7 billion in 2017 to $25.8 billion in 2018.

Tourism accounted for 1,456 jobs

and direct payroll of $30.5 million to industry workers in Stafford County last year.

Tourism also accounted for $4.3 million in local tax receipts and $6.1 million in state tax receipts.

“Virginia’s tourism industry had a banner year in 2018, hitting new records and making important impacts on our communities across the commonwealth,” Virginia Tourism president and CEO Rita McClenny said.

about how much the community has gotten behind the team.

“You can’t walk through Fredericksburg and talk about the team without people showing overwhelming support.

It’s something that I haven’t seen before and something that we are looking forward to as we go through the process of creating this brand and this stadium.”

Fredericksburg Baseball announced the promotion of its two senior executives from the prior operation in Woodbridge.

Bryan Holland has been with the team since 2012 serving in numerous roles and will now be vice president of sales. He’ll oversee all ticket, hospitality and corporate sales and run an expanded staff of sales executives.

Aaron Johnson has been promoted to vice president of operations. He has been with the franchise since 2012 and specialized in running the team’s food services and stadium operations. He will play a key role for non-game day events including events held by the city, including the Celebrate Virginia concert series and other community and corporate events.

Fredericksburg Baseball is in the process of moving its corporate and sales offices to Fredericksburg, and expects to have its full staff working from the team’s offices and store at 601 Caroline St. by Sept. 16.

For more, visit www.fredericksburgbaseball.com.

COMMUNITY BRIEF RED CROSS SEEKING BLOOD DONATIONS Hurricane Dorian has forced the closure of blood donation centers and the cancellation of blood drives in its path, causing blood and platelet donations to go uncollected, according to the American Red Cross. The organization is urging blood and platelet donors to help offset those loses.

Donors of all blood types are urged to make an appointment by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800-

RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

Stafford donation events include: Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1399 Courthouse Road Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office, 1225 Courthouse Road Sept. 26 from 3-7 p.m. at Jeff Rouse Swim & Sport Center, 1600 Mine Road.

Financial donations are also needed. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word DORIAN to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

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Mountain View quarterback Edwin Ware accounted for 291 yards and four touchdowns in Mountain View’s win over Patriot Sept. 6.

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As if the defensive pressure of its senior secondary standouts James Snead and Adin Huntington was not enough, the host Mountain View Wildcats decided to use their offense to Ware the Patriot Pioneers out Sept. 6 in a non-conference football game.

Senior quarterback Edwin Ware accounted for 291 all-purpose yards, threw for three touchdowns, and ran for another and the Wildcats’ defense notched two sacks and six tackles for loss en route to a 37-6 victory.

Perhaps the most definitive statement by the Wildcats’ defense was the way it contained Patriot’s running game, particularly that of its transfer running back Tim Baldwin, who carried just 11 times for 48 yards, a week after running for three touchdowns in Patriot’s (1-1) season opening victory.

Baldwin, who has 15 Division 1 offers, was strongly contained, except for a 30yard run at the beginning of the second quarter. Overall, Mountain View (2-0) held the Pioneers to just 98 rushing yards and pressured quarterback Cody Rogers into completing just eight of 17 passes for 80 yards.

“That [the defensive front] is the strength of our team and they’ve done a good job every time out,” Mountain View coach Lou Sorrentino said. “We [the coaches] told them this is not an ordinary running back in there and I thought they did a good job.”

Another person who did a good job was Ware, the Wildcats’ athletic quarterback, who threw for 144 yards and ran for 147. One of the key plays happened late in the second quarter with the Wildcats holding a 16-6 lead.

Shortly after Patriot called a time out with just more than a minute left in the half, Ware ran 71 yards, moving the ball from the Mountain View 8 to the Patriot 21. Moments later, Ware found Randy Thomas over the middle for a 21-yard touchdown that gave the Wildcats a 23-6

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lead with 10.4 seconds left in the first half.

“He’s pretty dynamic,” Sorrentino said.

“Honestly, I was just hoping not to punt it from our end zone there and then he busts a run, then throws that great ball for us. That was really [a huge momentum swing].”

Sorrentino lauded the play of Huntington and Snead in particular, citing the duo’s work ethic as important to the team’s overall mindset.

“They’ve set the tone all off-season in the weight room. When you shut down a good running team like that, you’ve always got a shot,” Sorrentino said. “We did some good things, including taking advantage of two turnovers, so you have to give the defense credit.”

As Sorrentino said, Patriot’s two turnovers proved costly. One eventually led to a 2-yard scoring run by Ware that made the score 30-6, while the second one led to a 2-yard scoring run by Ike Daniels that accounted for the final margin.

Mountain View opened the scoring with a 51-yard TD pass from Ware to Bishop Jones-Fowler. It became 13-0 when Amari Walker hauled in a 10-yard scoring pass. John Shaner booted a 36yard field goal with 2:53 left in the first half to make it 16-0.

Patriot’s lone offensive highlight happened on the ensuing drive when Rogers carried five times during a 7-play, 75-yard drive capped by a 2-yard scoring run by Rogers. The touchdown was set up by consecutive long runs of 37 and 15 yards

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Car enthusiasts, have we got the event of the summer for you! Trilogy® at Lake Frederick is hosting its annual Sweet Rides Car Show this 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!

Enter your own ride into the show or just stroll around and check out the others on display. All cars are welcome—from classic to muscle to modern luxury.

No RSVP needed, but if you want to bring your own sweet ride, email Eva at ENicol@shenandoahclubva.com by September 13th.

An Amazing 55+ Lifestyle Trilogy at Lake Frederick offers a fun and vibrant lifestyle with something for everyone.

The community is situated on the shores of the 117-acre Lake Frederick in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains—a perfect location just 90 minutes from Washington D.C. At the epicenter of the community is the ~36,000-square-foot Shenandoah Lodge & Athletic Club, which is home to Region’s 117, our award-winning restaurant. The Lodge also has a fully equipped fitness center, café, culinary studio, sports escape with poker and card tables, billiards, and TVs, and other social and event spaces. Shenandoah Lodge is the place to be and an extension of every Trilogy Member’s home!

Celebrate Our 20-Year Anniversary All Month Long Happy anniversary to Trilogy!

In honor of our 20-yearanniversary, we’re offering exciting incentives all month long! Choose from select Quick Move-in Homes and enjoy big incentives. Come take a tour of one of our Quick Move-in Homes during the month of September and you’ll also receive a $20 gift card to use at the Resort Club! Make plans to tour today!

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One aspect of your Trilogy home you’ll especially appreciate is its “smart” design. A connected lifestyle with Wi-Fi and smart home products from trusted manufacturers is included in every home purchase. That includes Amazon Echo Show 5 smart home display, an Eero Wi-Fi router, a Ring Elite doorbell camera, a Kwikset SmartCode door lock, a Wi-Fi-enabled garage door opener, a Honeywell T6 Pro Smart Wi-Fi thermostat, CAT6 wiring, and more.

Choose from Trilogy at Lake Frederick’s seven floorplans that range from ~1,762 to 5,033 square feet and start from the mid $300s. The homes have thoughtful features and gorgeous designs.

Think open living spaces, gourmet kitchens, spacious great rooms, covered patios, owner suites, and much more.

Come Visit Soon We hope you’ll join us for the Sweet Rides Car Show, but you’re welcome to visit any time. Join us at Region’s 117 Tuesday - Sunday! We have drink and food specials and the fun is on tap. Or,

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National Merit Scholarship picks Stafford area semifinalists

Over 1.5 million juniors in about the semifinalist’s academic record, parPATRIOT (1-1) 0 6 0 0—6 Four Stafford area residents are among MOUNTAIN VIEW (2-0) 6 17 14 0 – 16,000 semifinalists in the 65th annual 21,000 high schools entered the 2020 ticipation in school and community acNational Merit Scholarship Program by tivities, demonstrated leadership abili37 National Merit Scholarship Program.

FIRST QUARTER The high school seniors are compet- taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/Na- ties, employment and honors and awards MV—Jones-Fowler 51 pass frome Ware ing for one of 7,600 scholarships worth tional Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, received. A semifinalist will also have to (kick failed), 9:24 a combined $31 million that will be of- which served as an initial screen of pro- write an essay, and earn SAT or ACT scores that confirm the student’s earlier SECOND QUARTER fered next spring, according to a news gram entrants.

The nationwide pool of semifinal- performance on the qualifying test. FiMV—Walker 10 pass from Ware (Sol- release. orzano kick), 10:22 The program is a nonprofit that oper- ists, representing less than one percent nalists will be notified in February with MV—FG Shaner 36, 2:53 ates without government assistance and of U.S. high school seniors, includes scholarships offered in the spring.

Area semifinalists include Juliana N. P—Rogers 2 run (kick failed), 1:04 the scholarships are underwritten by its the highest-scoring entrants in each Calvert of Mountain View High School MV—Thomas 21 -ass from Ware (Sol- own funds and by approximately 400 state.

To become a finalist, the semifinalist and Zachary A. Elliott, Lucas R. Hadorzano kick), 10.4 business organizations and higher eduTHIRD QUARTER cation institutions encouraging the pur- and a high school official must submit dock and Benjamin N. Raffier of St. John MV—Ware 2 run (Solorzano kick), suit of academic excellence, the release a detailed scholarship application, in Paul The Great Catholic High School in which they provide information about Dumfries.

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MV—Daniels 2 run (Solorzano kick), 2:23 Individual Statistics COMMUNITY BRIEFS Rushing—Patriot, Rogers 11-56, Baldwin 11-48, Stroman 1-(minus 6); MounFRIENDS OF LIBRARY features thousands of gently used books, at the Rising Star Early Childhood Centain View—Ware 13-147, Shelton 13-55, movies and audiobooks at bargain pric- ter. All students who did not pass the HOSTING BOOK SALE Barb 1-49, Parker 4-23, Madsen 1-15, The Friends of the Central Rappahan- es. The Bookshop is located at 125 Olde Lions Club screening will be additionPerry 4-11, Snead 1-(minus 2). nock Regional Library will hold its first Greenwich Drive, Suite 150, Fredericks- ally screened by these doctors. North Star Passing—Patriot, Rogers 8-17-0-80; Bi-annual Book Sale Sept. 13-17 at the burg, 22408. students needing this additional screenWare 12-18-0-144. willact be transported to Rising Star by Th e Friends of the Central RappahanFriends of the Library Center and BookEvery day, underground pipelines If you smelling gas, fast!

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HOROSCOPES ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Don’t take offense at comments made by coworkers. You will have a problem sorting out your true feelings when it comes to your relationship.

Coworkers may not be completely honest with you; try not to rely on help from others. Find a way to consolidate. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Abrupt changes in your home may send you for a loop. You will be full of energy and you need to find something constructive to do. It’s a good time for long awaited relationships to begin.

Keep the promises you’ve made or you can expect to be in the doghouse. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Difficulties may be encountered while traveling in foreign countries. Emotionally, things may not run so smoothly. Someone you like may be receptive and actively seeking your company.

This will not be the best day to make changes or renovations to your residence. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Check your project over carefully if you were not the only one contributing to the end result. Look out for yourself this week. You must watch your tendency to spend whatever you make. Take a close look at documents be fore signing on the dotted line. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can find out interesting information if you get a chance to talk to people you respect. Anger may cause you grief; control your temper and try to sit back and calm down. Your mate needs extra attention and is feeling rather insecure when you’re not in sight. Your support and concern will help. Enjoy a quiet dinner for two and discuss some of the plans you have for the future. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Changes will not be easy for the youngsters involved. Relatives will want to get together. Put aside any decisions concerning your position at work. Mingle with those who can help you get ahead. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You don’t like confrontations at the best of times; however, you may find them difficult to avoid.

Your intellectual charm will win hearts and bring opportunities that you least expect. Work quietly behind the scenes for best results. You can take advantage of opportunities if you are quick to make a move. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Try to keep an open mind. It might be time to make a fresh start. Social events will be plentiful.

Love could develop with someone of a different cultural background. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your partner may be reluctant to tell you how they feel. Remember that no one can walk through your door if there’s someone standing in the doorway. You can pick up wonderful buys if you really look hard this week. Your ideas can be put into action. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You must not lead someone on or show interest in them for the wrong reasons. You can make some money if you get involved in a conservative financial prospect that is presented to you. Your home environment may be hectic, which could result in emotional upset if you aren’t well organized. This will not be the day to have minor surgery. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your irritability may drive your loved ones crazy.

Rewards, gifts, or money from investments or taxes can be expected. You should get out and meet some of those clients that you only speak to on the phone. You may be in love this week, but who knows what tomorrow may bring. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Children might be on your mind. Don’t hesitate to make special plans just for two. You can make excellent career moves if you are open to the opportunities that exist. You will enjoy the interaction with youngsters and take great pride in the projects you’ve completed. Don’t expect support from your mate. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

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ACROSS 1. Tax evader’s fear 6. “You betcha!”

9. Fill to satisfaction 13. Crocus, pl.

14. Reef dweller 15. Freeze off 16. Buzz Aldrin’s first name 17. Wildebeest 18. Reduced, often paired with down 19. *____ back 21. *#1 NFL pick in 2019 23. Precedes whiz 24. Bald eagle’s nest 25. Summer sandwich?

28. Past tense of reave 30. Bee’s favorite drink 35. German currency 37. Shower with affection 39. Africa’s horned herbivore 40. Battery fluid 41. Bad-tempered 43. All over again 44. Ticked off 46. Cut with a beam 47. Rip or pull 48. Pico de gallo and such 50. Abe’s coin 52. Hog haven 53. Refuses to 55. Likewise 57. *Team gathering 60. *Common play on 3rd and long 64. Committee of judges 65. One of the five W’s 67. Ranee’s wrap 68. Sheep-like 69. Auction set 70. Romanov’s edict 71. Type of message

72. Aye-aye 73. *Worn atop thigh pads DOWN 1. Maple tree and laptop brand 2. Pakistani language 3. *First ____!

4. Cupcake topper 5. Smaller than tiny 6. Safecracker 7. Poetic “even” 8. On D’Artagnan’s hat 9. Practice in the ring 10. Certain sensation 11. *NFL Primetime and NFL Draft host Wingo 12. *Type of zone 15. More spry 20. Must-haves 22. Funerary vase 24. What opposites do?

25. *Soldier Field’s team 26. “____ di Lammermoor” 27. Do-re-do-re-do-redo-re, e.g.

29. *Blindside block, e.g.

31. Burn to a crisp 32. Fork prongs 33. Beside, archaic 34. *”All my ____ friends are coming over tonight...”

36. Words from Wordsworth, pl.

38. Other than what is 42. Gossipmonger 45. Waste time 49. La precursor 51. *A game that could go either way 54. Very recently 56. Port city in Japan 57. Possess 58. Windows alternative 59. *Football Hall of Famer Richard 60. Cooking vessels 61. Turkmenistan’s neighbor 62. Egg holder 63. #23 Across, pl.

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

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Workhouse Brewfest - 1-8 p.m. | From $25 Workhouse Arts Center 518 Workhouse Way Lorton, VA 22079 Thirty Virginia craft breweries, artisan distilleries, and wineries will be on tap at this unique event, along with live performances and unique food trucks, as well as access to a dozen art galleries and 65 artist studios. Buy tickets at InsideNoVaTix.com!

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.

“South Pacific” is playing at Riverside Center through Sept. 15.

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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Free Home Seller Seminar - 10 a.m. | Free Strayer University Game of Thrones Live Concert Experi13385 Minnieville Road, ence - 8 p.m. | From $25 Woodbridge, VA 22192 Jiffy Lube Live Bob Hummer, a real estate broker with 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Bristow, VA 20136 has offered this very popular free Enter the world of Westeros with an seminar for the past 22 years. It is packed immersive music and visual experience with a wealth of information for the that will bring the Seven Kingdoms to are also welcome. Register at 540-372-1144, extension 7446.

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Shinedown - 6:15 p.m. | From $25 Jiffy Lube Live 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136 Featuring Papa Roach, Asking Alexandria and Savage After Midnight.

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4th Annual Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free Downtown Fredericksburg Sophia Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Meet, talk with and buy books from independent children’s book authors, young adult novelists, poets and other fiction and non-fiction writers from around the state and country. There will be author readings, signings, and panel discussions, food trucks and beer.

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The Hot Sardines - 8 p.m. | $29-$48 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 The 2019-2020 season opens with an evening of entertainment by this New York-based jazz ensemble group known for their brassy horn arrangements, piano tunes and smoky vocals.

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The Gatlin Brothers - 7 p.m. | $45-$70 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20110 The Gatlin Brothers’ storybook careers began in the small town of Abilene, Texas, in 1955, when Larry was 6, Steve

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Local Author: Viriginia Johnson - 1-3 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive Stafford, VA 22554 Meet local librarian Virginia Johnson, author of “Virginia by Stagecoach” and “Virginia Horse Racing: Triumphs of the Turf.”

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Exchange your child’s gently-used costume for one that’s new to you. Drop off your clean, intact, stain-free costume donation and you will receive a swap voucher. Costumes remaining after the swap will be donated.

Local Author: Riverside Writers - 1-3 p.m. | Free Howell Branch Library 806 Lyons Boulevard Fredericksburg VA 22406 Meet members of Riverside Writers, authors of the anthologies “Rappahannock Review,” “River Tides,” “Riverside Currents” and “Riverside Echoes.”

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