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Power of Pink event info and health tips

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Deer strikes climb in Stafford County

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Colonial Forge volleyball team bounces back

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5K Race through Stafford’s Jeff Rouse Center and residential trails at Embrey Mill.

Special 1-mile race for kids 12 and under.

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Couple donates $5 million to fund at Mary Washington Hospital Mary Washington Hospital Foundation announced a $5 million gift by its chairman, Joe Wilson, and his wife, Mary Wilson, to establish an endowment to support the Mary Washington Hospital Community Benefit Fund. The gift represents the largest publicly reported single cash donation by a local family to Mary Washington Hospital Foundation and among the largest received by any area charity. With the Wilson’s gift, the fund will total $20 million.

“Mary and I are blessed to be able to provide this gift,” said Joe Wilson. In recognition of the donation, the fund is

being renamed the Joe and Mary Wilson Community Benefit Fund of Mary Washington Hospital Foundation.

“We are very thankful for Mr. and Mrs. Wilson’s commitment to Mary Washington Hospital and the foundation. Their gift will benefit the great work of hundreds of local organizations that significantly impact the health status of tens of thousands area residents,” said Xavier R. Richardson, president of Mary Washington Hospital Foundation. “The gift truly represents their philanthropic philosophy of assistance to underserved persons in our community. The renaming of the fund after the

Wilsons is one of the most appropriate and long-lasting ways to pay tribute to the legacy and leadership of Joe and Mary Wilson.”

Joe Wilson, CEO of PermaTreat Pest Control, played a major role in the development and leadership of the fund since its inception in 1993, according to a news release. As chair of the Mary Washington Hospital Board of Directors at that time, he was instrumental in the formation of the fund which was created to provide financial resources to local nonprofits that support the organization’s mission; contain and/or reduce the cost of healthcare in the local communities; and improved

access to quality medical care for the poor and medically underserved populations.

Joe Wilson later served as the chair of the Fund Grants Selection Committee.

Since its founding, the fund has provided 543 grants to 112 different community agencies totaling over $15 million from the income of the fund. In addition, the fund provided $3.5 million to establish the Stafford Hospital Community Benefit fund in 2008, which has awarded 70 grants to 12 different agencies totaling over $1.4 million.

For more, visit www.mwhc.com and select “Donate Now.”

A wanted man was taken into custody

by Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office deputies following a two-hour search Oct. 7, according to Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo.

At 9 a.m., deputies received a phone call from a female who said that a wanted person had been on her property at Ebenezer Church Road. The wanted man was identified as Ziare Maurice Walker-Zalfoz, 18, of Stafford.

On Sept. 17 Walker-Zalfoz stole a vehicle and subsequently became

i nvolve d i n a pursuit with deputies following a traffic violation.

The female agreed to escort deputies to her house at 12:30 p.m. when she expected WalkerZalfoz and a family member to be there. When dep-

uties arrived, they could not locate the suspect. However, there was a plate of warm food on the counter.

Deputies began searching the area and eventually Deputy Sypolt located Walker-Zalfoz and two others on the east side of Garrisonville Road walking toward the Jessica Cheney Bridge. The deputy activated his emergency equipment and pulled onto the shoulder in front of the individuals, prompting Walker-Zalfoz to begin running in the opposite direction.

Approximately two hours later, Walker-Zalfoz was found in a garbage container in the Garrison Woods neighborhood.

Walker-Zalfoz was taken into custody and served outstanding warrants for eluding police, grand larceny, reckless driving, hit and run, destruction of property, intentional damage to monument or memorial, driving without a license and unlawful purchase of alcohol.

He was incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

Wanted Stafford County man captured, incarcerated

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Juvenile charged with robbery Stafford man charged with of Garrisonville Road Walmart sexual assault of inmate A juvenile was taken into custody by Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office deputies after allegedly robbing a Walmart at knifepoint, Deputy Elliott Taylor responded to the North Stafford Walmart, 217 Garrisonville Road, on Oct. 10, at 5 p.m. A security guard told the deputy that a suspect fled on foot toward the west said of the store.

Additional units responding to the incident and located a suspect near the Chick-fil-A. The suspect was identified as

a juvenile and a large sum of money was found in his pocket during a search.

The juvenile admitted to taking a knife off the shelf at the store and then using it to commit robbery. He approached a cashier while displaying the knife and demanded money from the cash register.

The juvenile left the store with the knife and money from the register.

The suspect was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center and held there.

STAFFORD BRIEFS CHURCH TO HOLD YARD, BAKE SALES Trinity Episcopal Church will hold an indoor-outdoor yard and bake sale on Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.

The event will benefit Trinity’s community outreach program, which provides food and other assistance to individuals and families in financial need in the Fredericksburg region.

The indoor sale will feature collectibles, antiques, jewelry, linens, books, toys, dishes, glassware, household items, small appliances, electronics, clothes, accessories and baked goods.

The outdoor sale will include furniture, tools, games, bikes, sports equipment and more.

The church is located at 825 College Ave., in Fredericksburg, on the corner of William

Street and College Avenue, across from the University of Mary Washington.

To donate items for the sale or for more information, call 540-373-2996

A former Fairfax County Sheriff ’s Office deputy and Stafford resident is facing sexual assault charges, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

Keith Washington, 47, was charged Oct. 16 with one count of carnal knowledge of an inmate and one count of sexual battery.

The sheriff ’s Special Investigations Section was contacted by the Sheriff ’s Office Internal Affairs Bureau on Aug. 13, 2017, after a former inmate said she was sexually assaulted by Washington in December 2016 or January 2017, at the Fairfax County Alternative Incarceration Branch.

Warrants were obtained for Washington and he immediately turned himself in at the Adult Detention Center. He is being held without bond and will be transported to another jurisdiction’s jail.

Detectives are asking for anyone with information or who may have experienced a similar incident to contact them at 703-246-7800.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

MUSEUM HOSTING BUS TOUR OCT. 20 “A Colorful Journey Through Hallowed Ground Living Heritage” bus tour will kick off Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. at the John J. Wright Museum in Spotsylvania.

The 90-minute tour will transport travelers along the African American Heritage Trail and engage them through multimedia, and exhibits.

The tour will focus on significant historical and cultural assets within Spotsylvania County.

The museum is located at 7565 Courthouse Road.

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Fort Belvoir’s nuclear power plant

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f you want to surprise somebody, even in our area — which has its fair share of engineers and scientists — tell them that there is a retired nuclear power plant at Fort Belvoir.

That will get their attention.

Approximately 18 miles from DAVID KERR the White House, and not that far up the Potomac River from Woodbridge and Stafford’s Aquia Landing, the SM-1, as it’s called, became the first nuclear facility in the country to provide power to a commercial grid.

It was in operation for 15 years.

As nuclear plants go, this was a tiny facility and capable, at maximum operational capability, of generating 2 kilowatts. Though it did generate electricity, its primary purpose was to train military nuclear technicians and operators.

In the late 1970s I went on a tour of the facility with a group from the Army Corps of Engineers. Until that point I had never known it even existed.

I had grown up in Northern Virginia, my Dad even worked for the Army, and I had already visited the Belvoir

several times but had never heard about a nuclear plant.

At the time of my visit, the SM-1 was already decommissioned. That means the nuclear core had been removed.

However, the plant is still there, and it’s unlikely it’s going to be torn down or removed anytime soon.

The normal process for decommissioning, after the nuclear fuel is removed, is that the plant is secured and, for lack of a better word, is left to sit until the remaining radioactivity in the plant has reached a reasonable level. About 50 years is the commonly offered estimate on how long that takes, but admittedly, no one knows for sure.

The SM-1 was part of a much larger military nuclear program. From the 1950s and well into ’70s, the military pursued an extensive program to determine just how useful small, portable and mobile reactors might be to military operations.

But this was 55 years ago, when the world was a different place and the services were trying to find ways to provide substantial electrical generating power to remote locations that didn’t require continual refueling.

The military built three portable plants that could be assembled wherever they

were required. One was used to power a radar facility in Sundance, Wyoming; another an Army base in Greenland, and a third powered McMurdo Station at the South Pole. The Greenland and Wyoming plants were in operation for only a couple of years, while the South Pole facility ran for 10 years.

The mobile program was more limited.

The most successful mobile application was a 45 kilowatt nuclear reactor constructed at Gunston Cove, again at Fort Belvoir, in 1967. It was built using a World War II Liberty ship.

It was towed from Fort Belvoir to the Panama Canal Zone, moored in Gatun Lake (which is part of the canal system) and provided electricity for U.S. military activities until 1978. It was decommissioned and until recently rested with the James River Reserve Fleet.

There isn’t that much written about the Fort Belvoir SM-1. The plant, minus the core, is still there, and there are still plenty of alumni of its notoriously intense training program. But other than that, it’s a little snippet of history, a surprisingly close-to-home relic of a more innocent era when it came to the uses and applications of nuclear power.

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

Graduation rate doesn't indicate success

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t seems to me… in my last column I talked about the growing inability of our society to tell the difference between what is true and what is false.

But what is central to this problem is how we prepare our children to deal with all life will throw at them as they go through the various stages of life until they HARVEY S. GOLD assume the same responsibility for their children. How and what we teach them to respond to, the “slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” is what molds their character and allows them to survive in a world that often can be threatening. Do we teach them emotional and physical survival skills? Or do we teach them that whatever happens to them is because others are responsible or to blame? Do we teach them that there are winners and losers, achievers and non-achievers? Do we teach them that they have the responsibility for their actions and if they commit errors or misdeeds, they will face the consequences?

Do we teach them to think?

What highlighted this was a recent report from the Virginia Department of Education. The report states that there is an improvement in the graduation rate in Virginia high schools and in our region

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as well. Sounds like good news, but what does it really indicate? It merely tells us more students are graduating, and that is all it says.

It does not tell us if we are graduating students who have learned to cope with the real world or what the real world is all about or how to tell the difference between what is true and what is false.

It does not tell us if students are being taught to “think” and not accept any information they receive from the limited sources they have come to rely on.

Have they been taught to explore ideas or merely accept facts they get from their limited sources? Are they taught to place blame without hearing all the facts; just facts that support their position? Have they been taught to obtain information from reliable sources and not only those of family, peers or from political or even religious pressures? Have we developed a push button system of obtaining information with only limited buttons on our devices?

My criticism is not of the teachers but of the system that sets the goals of education. If the goal is to graduate the most students possible, our goal becomes quantity not quality. As an educator I have seen changes in how students respond to the next level of leaning: the college level. They arrive with the values they were taught in the previous 12 years of schooling. For the most part, they

have been “coddled” and expect that to continue. Now, don’t get me wrong.

There are some students who have real problems that can be social, medical, or physical. These, as all students, should not be coddled but given every opportunity to learn and succeed. But allowing students to think that the world they are being prepared for will forgive them for what they can’t do or won’t do is educating them to fail.

In their future, not everyone gets a trophy or a ribbon. There are winners and losers, achievers and non-achievers, and hard work is not a bad word because that is what it takes to achieve. And achieving doesn’t mean everyone needs to be a doctor of something or president of something. It means you have learned to have an open mind to new ideas and other views and through careful thinking do something useful and to do it well, respectfully, and responsibly and allow the other guy to do the same.

You might want to read the "The Coddling of The American Mind" by free speech activist Greg Lukianoff and New York University Prof. Jonathan Haidt. It may make you think about how we are educating students and perhaps take your eye off how many are graduating and focus more on what they have learned.

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

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Students earn all-national music honors

St. George’s Episcopal to host annual concert St. George’s Episcopal Church will host its annual concert featuring its choirs and instrumental ensembles on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. at 905 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg.

The concert is part of St. George’s Chamber Series. This eclectic afternoon of music will showcase the varied music

ensembles at St. George’s. Works will include 19th and 20th century choral music, jazz, Celtic, organ and instruments, and hand bells.

The concert is free with donations accepted at the door.

For more, contact 540-3734133 or concerts@stgeorgesepiscopal.net.

STAFFORD BRIEFS QUANTICO MARINES SET TRAINING DATES Residents in the vicinity of Marine Corps Base Quantico may be inconvenienced by sounds, vibrations and/or illuminations due to training on: • Oct. 23 - 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Oct. 24 - 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Oct. 25 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Oct. 26 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The impact of noise, vibrations and/or illuminations experienced across the area will vary depending on atmospheric conditions and changes to the natural sound barriers.

VRE TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS The Virginia Railway Express will hold a series of public hearings to solicit comments on a proposed fare increase that will average approximately 3 percent over current fares.

The VRE Operations Board will act on the Fiscal 2020 budget, which includes the proposed fare increase, on Dec. 21. If adopted, the fare increase would take effect the first week of July 2019.

The following local public hearings will be held: * Nov. 1, 7 to 8 p.m., Stafford County Government Center, board chambers, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford * Nov. 15, 7 to 8 p.m., Rappahannock Regional Library, room 2, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, Written comments will be accepted through Nov. 23. They can be mailed to: Public Comment, 1500 King St., Suite 202, Alexandria, VA 22314. Comments may also be submitted via email to publiccomment@vre.org or via fax at 703684-1313.

For more information, visit vre.org/ publiccomment.

St. George’s Episcopal Church musicians will perform a free concert.

Library to hold trebuchet contest Central Rappahannock Regional Library is hosting Launch It!, a trebuchet contest, for the second year.

Launch It! will begin at the Fredericksburg Branch on Saturday, Oct. 27, with registration at 9:30 a.m. The contest will take place at Old Mill Park, 2201 Caroline St. A trebuchet is a medieval siege machine. Full-sized trebuchets were used to smash down castle walls. This contest will be a fun, family event, and you can join in by bringing your handcrafted trebuchet and testing it against your competitors!

Contest entries may be submitted in four categories: middle school, high school, adult and family.

Entries will be judged on distance, accuracy and creativity.

The rules are: • The trebuchet must have a name • The trebuchet may be no larger than 2 x 2 x 2 feet.

• The library will provide projectiles which are less than 2 inches in diameter.

• Projectiles must remain intact until they hit the ground.

• All trebuchets must be propelled by gravity (no springs, no elastics, no compressed air or water, no explosives).

• CRRL judges are the final arbiters on safety.

For more, contact john.sweton@crrl. org or 540-372-1144 ext. 7024.

Colonial Forge High School students Sydney Celata and Jalen Mims have been selected for the National Association for Music Education All-National Honor Ensembles.

They will perform alongside some of the best student musicians in the country in November.

ANHE consists of a jazz ensemble, mixed choir, guitar ensemble, symphony orchestra and a concert band.

Celata, a senior, plays the French horn and participated in All-County, All-District, and All-State bands, Virginia Tech Honors Band, Shenandoah Honors Band and Susquehanna Honors Band.

Mims, also a senior, plays bass clarinet and participated in All-County, All-District, and All-State bands, Virginia Tech Honors Band and the Susquehanna Honors Band.

Celata and Mims became eligible to apply for the All-Nation Honors Ensemble after participating in the Virginia All-State band event in 2018. Both students will travel to Orlando, Florida, on November 27-28 to perform at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World.

CREWS MOVE TO REPAIR ROADS AFTER MICHAEL More than 100 roads were closed in the Fredericksburg region due to damage from Tropical Storm Michael on Oct. 12, and emergency repair crews were still working on more than two-dozen projects earlier this week as part of the cleanup effort, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Additional information on the construction schedule to reopen roads with significant damage is available at virginiadot.org/newsroom/fredericksburg.

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Red Cross calls for winter heroes to host blood drives To help meet the constant demand for blood donations and prevent blood shortages this winter, the American Red Cross is urging individuals and organizations to be “winter heroes” by hosting a blood drive.

Right now, the Red Cross needs about 6,500 additional groups across the country to host blood drives in December, January and February to ensure blood will be there for patients who rely on blood products. In this area, 210 more blood drive hosts are needed. During the winter, there is often a decrease in the number of blood drives, which can contribute to blood shortages.

“When someone hosts a blood drive, they give donors a chance to donate lifesaving blood, in turn helping to save dozens or even hundreds of lives,” said

Cliff Numark, Senior Vice President of Biomedical Services. “Blood shortages are not uncommon during the winter months, and these shortages could cause delays in patient care. But with the help of volunteer blood drive partners, the Red Cross can be better prepared to meet patient needs all winter long.”

To learn more about hosting a blood drive and to sign up, visit RedCrossBlood. org/HostADrive. Blood drive partners who host a drive between Dec. 20 and Jan. 6 will receive long-sleeved Red Cross Tshirts for all who come to give, and if the partner achieves its donation goal, it will be recognized in a national newspaper highlighting its lifesaving work.

Because more than 80 percent of blood donations are made at blood drives hosted by volunteers, blood drive

partners play a vital role in helping ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients in need. In addition to helping save lives, organizations that host blood drives can also build goodwill in their community, bringing people together around a central cause.

Organizing a blood drive is easier than many expect, and blood drive coordinator, Joe Turner, agrees. Since 2016, Turner has hosted an annual blood drive at his church in memory of his father, Woody, who battled cancer for many years and needed platelets during treatment.

“Hosting a blood drive with Red Cross is pretty simple,” Turner said. “The donor recruitment manager takes care of the drive logistics, and I help by asking my friends and family to schedule an appointment to give blood at the drive.”

A Red Cross representative works with the host every step of the way, providing planning assistance, tools to recruit blood donors, equipment and supplies, and the trained staff needed to screen donors and collect donations. Blood drive hosts provide a large, open location, identify volunteers to support donor recruitment, and recruit and schedule blood donors.

“I would encourage those who are thinking about hosting a blood drive to simply do it. Help your community. Everybody knows somebody who has needed blood, or may need blood at some point,” said Turner. “When you think of how many people can benefit from the blood donations given at one drive, that’s most rewarding to me.”

Сommunity foundation to host workshops for girls, women The Women and Girls Fund of the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region has engaged the Political Institute for Women to present two workshops on Oct. 20, according to Lisa Biever, director of donor services for the foundation.

Both are at the Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District and require prior registration costing $60.

Scholarships are available for girls or women who may have a financial barrier to participation.

The three-hour Advocacy 101 Workshop will take place from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and aims to educate, inform and inspire Women and Girls Fund members and others to be effective advocates for causes and issues they care about most. Whatever the passion – education, transpor-

tation, poverty, the environment – this workshop will equip each participant to be an effective voice in her community.

The full-day Girls in Politics Workshop will take place from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and is ideal for any girl aged 10-15 who is interested in understanding the U.S. government and improving her leadership skills.

Participants will learn essential civics concepts and then put them into practice

with interactive activities and discussions ranging from leadership, political platforms, fundraising, elections and more.

Girl Scout citizen legacy badges are available for any participants who are scouts.

There are a variety of donation options available. For more about the Women and Girls Fund, contact: 540-373-9292 or info@cfrrr.org.

STAFFORD BRIEFS SCARY MUSIC FOR ORGAN RETURNS TO ST. GEORGE’S St. George’s Episcopal Church will host an evening of scary music for the organ on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at 905 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

This concert will include music from “Lord of the Rings,” Max Reger’s “Inferno” Fantasia, and Bach’s “Toccata” and “Fugue in D Minor.”

Visitors are welcome to come in costume for a frightful and delightful evening of music.

The concert is free with donations accepted at the door.

For more, contact 540-373-4133 or concerts@stgeorgesepiscopal.net. For more about St. George’s concert series, visit www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/music/ concerts.

MARINES’ MUSEUM TO HOST LUMINARY TOURS National Museum of the Marine Corps will host luminary tours of Semper Fidelis Memorial Park at 5:30-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19.

Take a self-guided stroll through Semper Fidelis Memorial Park. The story behind each memorial on the tour will be brought to life by museum staff and docents.

Tours depart from the Molly Marine Memorial every 15 minutes.

Call 703-784-4464 for more or email helen.super@usmcu.edu

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Deer strikes climb in Stafford region Nearly 500 motorists will likely hit a deer in Northern Virginia

vania, climbing 12 to 48 total strikes, and in Stafford County, adding 10 for a total of 36 strikes.

In other parts of Northern Virginia, deer strikes in the fall months are down slightly, but totals have been relatively consistent over the past few years.

Wrecks involving deer between October and December were down in Prince William County from 76 in 2016 to 60 last year. Numbers also decreased in Fauquier County (127, down 5 from the previous year), Fairfax County (63, down 12), and Loudoun County (145, down 10).

The state recommends the following tips to avoid hitting a deer: 1. Slow down and be attentive, particularly from dusk to dawn. If you see one deer, watch out for others.

2. Deer habitually travel the same areas. Use caution when you see deer crossing signs in these areas.

3. Apply brakes, even stop if necessary, to avoid hitting a deer but never swerve out of the lane to miss a deer. A collision with another vehicle, tree or other object is likely to be more serious than hitting a deer.

4. Always wear a seat belt. Even if a collision is unavoidable, you are more likely to avoid injury or death if you are wearing a seat belt.

5. If you kill a deer or bear while driving, immediately report the accident to a conservation police officer or other law enforcement officer where the accident occurred.

6. If you kill a deer or bear while driving, you may keep it for your own use if you report the accident to a law enforcement officer where the accident occurred, and the officer views the animal and gives you a possession certificate.

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The number of drivers hitting deer is decreasing nationally and in some Northern Virginia communities, but there were notable increases in Stafford and Fredericksburg.

Across Northern Virginia, nearly 500 motorists will likely strike a deer in the road over the last three months of the year.

Virginia wildlife officials are warning drivers to slow down this fall to avoid striking deer and other large animals that are found more often in the roadway.

Fall is the breeding season for deer, so they will be more active over the next couple of months than at any other time of the year, according to Nelson Lafon, deer project coordinator with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

Motorists also will be driving more often in the dark, increasing the likelihood of encountering a deer on the road, he said.

The risk of a collision involving a large animal more than doubles in October, November and December, according to State Farm, which releases annual state rankings for deer strikes.

For the second year in a row, Virginia ranked 11th. But the chance a Virginia motorist would hit a large animal has dropped from 1 in every 94 motorists to 1 in every 99 motorists, the company reported earlier this month.

Fredericksburg’s deer strikes more than doubled from five in 2016 to 11 last year — the most in the city since at least 2010, according to state crash data.

There also was an increase in Spotsyl-

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Trilogy Life = The Good Life Life at Trilogy is pretty sweet, and we can’t wait to show you around, whether you’ve been here before or are visiting for the first time! Located just 90 minutes outside Washington, D.C., Trilogy at Lake Frederick is a 55+ community set on over 900 acres of woodland beauty. Our community is nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.

But it’s not just our majestic location that Trilogy Members love. The incredible lifestyle is tough to beat! Our ~36,000-square-foot Shenandoah Lodge is at the center of it all. This amazing facility has an award-winning restaurant, Region’s 117, which offers a spectacular lake view and a regional menu of locally sourced ingredients curated within 117 miles of the Club. Region’s 117 was recently voted the Best Dinner, the Best Fine Dining, the Best Restaurant/Overall in Winchester/ Frederick County! The Club also features a charming café, an educational culinary studio, a sports escape with poker and card tables, billiards, and flat screen TVs, a fitness center, and social and event spaces. Our Members enjoy all kinds of fun activities, events, group outings, and classes.

Seven Stunning Floorplans With seven floorplans ranging from ~1,762 to 5,033 square feet (priced from the mid $300,000s), Trilogy at Lake Frederick has a home for every buyer. Each floorplan enjoys open-concept living with spacious living areas, impressive kitchens, great rooms, luxurious owner’s suites, and more.

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Stafford County opens 2018 agricultural fair The annual Stafford County Agricultural & Homemaking Fair, which runs through Oct. 21, has moved to the southern part of the county this year. The last several years organizers held the fair near Mountain View High School, but this year the fair will be at 9000 Celebrate Virginia Parkway.

Continuing a tradition, there is no admission to the fair, and parking is free also. While there is no charge to view the vendors’ displays, homemaking entries, beauty pageant, live entertainment or various truck pulls and demolition derby, tickets are required for carnival rides and games.

EVENTS SCHEDULE Carnival open: Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-11 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9 p.m.

Rabbit Show Judging: Sunday, Oct. 21, at noon Homemaking Building is open every day Drop off entries: Friday 1-5 p.m.; Judging 5 p.m.

Hildrup Stage Performances Friday 5-7 p.m.- Lucy’s Let Down 7-10 p.m.- TC Country Saturday Noon-3 p.m.- IMaGINation “RealEyezSayShin” 1 p.m.- Ballet 1:30 p.m. - The Dance Spot 3-5 p.m.- Chauncey Fortune Band 5-6 p.m.- The Bougie Girls 6 -8 p.m.- Ken Fitts 8-11 p.m.- TC Country

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October 2018

Celebrate the power of pink at Ladies’ Night Out Thursday, Oct. 25, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Grab your favorite girls and join us for Ladies’ Night Out, a women’s health event just for you. Browse a variety of local vendors and try the latest makeup trends, sample tasty appetizers and sip mocktails. Enjoy some pampering, tour our facility, enter to win fabulous prizes and walk home with a swag bag.

Get your annual screening mammogram — no physician order is required for women age 40 and over with no prior breast health complication, and most insurances are accepted.

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Novant Health UVA Health System Hosts Ladies’ Night Out Shopping and beauty event raises breast cancer awareness, offers screenings In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Novant Health UVA Health System will host Ladies’ Night Out – a breast cancer awareness event designed for women to receive annual mammogram screenings, learn about breast health and enjoy relaxation activities and shopping Thursday, Oct. 25, at Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center. A Ladies’ Night Out event for women in the Manassas community was held Thursday, Oct. 18 at Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center.

Attendees will have an opportunity to shop for jewelry and accessories, try the latest makeup trends, and sample appetizers and “mocktails.” Guests will also have a chance to receive complimentary pampering and win prizes.

“At Novant Health UVA Health System, our commitment to expanding women’s health services and awareness of the importance of mammograms is year-round, not just in October,” said Stephen Smith, MD, president and COO of Prince William Medical Center and Haymarket Medical Center. “During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are proud to demonstrate our commitment to women’s health with the addition of 3D mammography now available at Prince William Medical Center.”

Screening mammograms and 3D mammograms will be available at the Oct. 25 Ladies’ Night Out event. This lifesaving technology supports early detection of breast cancer for women and is new technology added at

and A1C, will also be available.

“We are excited to offer women in our communities the opportunity to get their annual mammogram done in a relaxing environment and hopefully to reduce any fears associated with breast screening for some women,” said Heather Aram, vice president service line and ambulatory development, Novant Health UVA Health System. “These events create a friendly atmosphere for women to gather with friends, neighbors and family to shop, eat and be pampered, all while getting their screening mammograms.”

EVENT INFORMATION THURSDAY, OCT. 25 5:30 TO 8 P.M.

Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center Outpatient Imaging 15195 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 110, Haymarket, Va.

The Oct. 25 event at Haymarket Medical Center will showcase the Novant Health UVA Health System Mobile Mammography van for tours.

Walk-ins are accepted, but women are encouraged to reserve a space for a screening mammogram. To make a reservation for either event, please call 703-369-8073 or visit www.nhuvaimaging.com/gopink.

Prince William Medical Center.

No physician order is required for women 40 years of age and older with no prior breast health issues, and most insurance is

accepted. Financial assistance may be available for the uninsured and underinsured.

Additional health screenings, including BMI, blood pressure

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BY LISA IANNUCCI CTW FEATURES

Simply being a woman puts you at a risk for breast cancer, and the older you get, the more that risk increases.

It’s easy to feel powerless, but there are some things women can do to reduce their risk, but it depends on the factors at play.

Here are 10 simple changes you can make in your everyday life starting right now that could reduce your breast cancer risk:

It’s the Little Things These 10 easy-to-implement tips could reduce your risk of breast cancer or a recurrence

1. A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK “Every woman should take the Gail Model assessment test (www.cancer. gov/bcrisktool), which measures your risk for breast cancer,” says Dr. Pedro Serrano-Ojeda, chief radiation oncologist and owner of Caribbean Radiation Oncology Center, Doral, Florida. “You will be asked eight questions and get your level of cancer risk.

However, it doesn’t take into account obesity, which has surpassed the use of tobacco as a risk.”

2. EXERCISE Get off the couch and exercise, whether it’s a brisk walk around the block, a treadmill workout at the gym or a session of skating at the local roller rink. “Exercising three to five hours a week helps to decrease your risk of breast cancer by 40 percent, and if you’ve already had breast cancer it reduces your risk of reoccurrence by 60 percent,” says Dr. Ruth Lerman, a Beaumont Health internist specializing in breast health and disease and mind-body medicine in Michigan.

According to the National Cancer Institute, there have been more than 60 studies about the connection between exercise and reducing the risk of breast cancer. While the benefits have been proven, how much risk it reduces varies in each study (from 20 to 80 percent).

3. LOSE WEIGHT “Overweight women have a decreased rate of breast cancer, but after menopause, getting to a normal weight actually decreases your risk of post-menopausal breast cancer,” Lerman says.

4. FIND PEACE According to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, when your body is stressed, it makes stress hormones and these hormones bind with cancer cells. “Stress does a lot of damage to your body and it predisposes you to cancer,” Kirkland says.

One study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation in 2003, found that a master gene called ATF3, which helps cells adapt to stress, also could help cancer spread to other parts of the body.

Find something that helps you to relax when life gets too stressful. Try meditation, walking or music.

5. DRINK IN MODERATION “Avoid high alcohol intake,” Dr. Serrano-Ojeda says. “There was a study published in the British Journal

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of Cancer in 2002 of 58,000 women with breast cancer and 95,000 women without. They didn’t pinpoint how alcohol increased the risk of cancer, but it showed that less alcohol was better.”

6. HEALTHIER EATING “Eat a diet that’s low in fat, high in fiber and rich in fruits and vegetables,” says Dr. Deena Graham, an oncologist at John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, New Jersey. “I believe in eating in moderation, not in fad diets. Eat a chocolate chip cookie if you want it. It’s not going to cause breast cancer, but just make sure that you are eating enough vegetables that cover the color of the rainbow.”

When you’re choosing what foods to eat, Kirkland says to focus on a plantbased diet. “You want to know where your food is coming from,” she says.

“The American Cancer Society says that if everyone ate a healthy diet, nearly one-third of all cancers would be eliminated.”

7. NO MORE HORMONES Serrano-Ojeda says to forget about taking hormones. “Research has shown that taking hormones such as estrogen and progesterone has caused an increased risk of breast cancer,” he explains.

8. INCREASE VITAMIN D INTAKE The Vitamin D Council says that women who have breast cancer often have a low level of Vitamin D. “Get your Vitamin D level checked,” Lerman says. “Women with a higher level of Vitamin D are less likely to develop breast cancer, but not everyone should take the supplement.”

Talk to your doctor about getting tested and if taking a Vitamin D supplement is right for you.

9. SELF-EXAM “Every month you should be performing a breast self-exam in the shower to see if you feel something different,” Serrano-Ojeda says.

If you’re over the age of 40, you should also schedule an annual mammogram. “While there is a lot of controversy, most healthcare providers believe that a mammography detects early breast cancer,” Graham says.

10. IMPROVE YOUR HAIR CARE Wash that cancer right out of your hair? Well, not exactly, but SerranoOjeda says that shampoos that contain parabens such as sulfate could possibly increase your risk for breast cancer. Parabens are a group of compounds widely used as antimicrobial preservatives in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products, including deodorant. They are absorbed through the skin and the gastrointestinal tract.

For more information on breast cancer, visit Susan G Komen Foundation at ww5.komen.org or the National Breast Cancer Foundation at www. nationalbreastcancer.org. © CTW Features

Keep Up On Mammograms

Caring for yourself after breast cancer surgery and treatment also means keeping up on regular and post-surgery screenings.

“The use of regular mammograms to detect a return of breast cancer before any symptoms appear is associated with better overall survival,” said Dr. Kathryn Ruddy, MD, MPH and director of Cancer Survivorship for the Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, who led a newly published study in JNCCN – Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

The researchers followed 27,212 patients for almost three years after breast cancer surgery and found that, one year out from surgery, 13 percent of survivors had not had any breast imaging. This number rose to 19 percent by five years and only 50 percent of the patients who were followed for at least five years had at least one mammogram each of those five years. The study also found that African-American breast cancer survivors were less likely than their white counterparts to receive mammograms according to the recommended schedule.

“This lack of imaging follow-up represents a missed opportunity for identifying recurrent or new breast cancers among a high-risk patient subgroup,” says Benjamin O. Anderson, MD, FACS, professor of surgery and global health medicine at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Apps and web-based programs are now in development to help support and encourage breast cancer patients to adhere to post-treatment screening guidelines. Screenings and caring for your mental health and well-being are all part of a successful post-cancer treatment recovery.

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Give yourself the gift of life, schedule your annual mammogram Pearl Hawver believes in the power of a positive attitude.

She also believes in the strength of preventative care.

That’s why every year on her birthday she gives herself the best gift possible by making sure to get a mammogram.

That gift paid off in January 2015, when her routine mammogram discovered a lump in her in her right breast.

“My doctor said, ‘You have breast cancer.’ And I said, ‘Ok, what next?’ She said, ‘I’m waiting for you to react.’ I said, ‘You don’t call a person to tell them their mammogram was okay. So, I figured I had something.’”

It’s that same direct, no-nonsense approach Pearl used to face her diagnosis of Her2+ breast cancer. She turned to the team of Dr. Farn Chan and Dr. Masoom Kandahari, triple-board certified hematology and oncology experts.

“The mission of our team is to implement a patient-centered environment where patients are at the core of discussion and decision making,” explains Dr. Kandahari, medical staff president at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, who has been treating patient in the Woodbridge area for almost 30 years.

“We often know all the cancer patients and share the responsibility in taking care of them, so patients won’t be with a completely new doctor who is not familiar with their case if one of us is not available. It also provides a unique opportunity for patients to have a second opinion in their care, without literally having to go to a separate location,” adds Dr. Chan, chairman of the Cancer Committee and breast program leadership member of the hospital.

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one another to determine the best course of action.

“Her2+ breast cancer tends to be more aggressive, associated with higher risk of recurrence and poorer prognosis in the absence of systemic therapy.

However, prognosis has improved with the availability of Her2 targeted therapy,” Chan said.

Pearl’s personalized medical plan included: six months of chemo, a lumpectomy, receiving radiation and then following up with a year of Her2 chemo. Her positive attitude helped lead the way.

“I did really well on chemo,” recalls Pearl, “I’m pretty laid back. I don’t let anything rent space in my head. I give it to God and we go from there. I don’t worry about things, I let the doctors take care of that,”

says Pearl.

Pearl says part of the reason things went so well was because of the support she received from her family, especially her younger sister, Phyllis. Phyllis, also a breast cancer survivor, helped Pearl get to her assorted appointments, sat with her through chemo and provided the emotional and moral support she needed.

In the wake of Pearl’s recovery, Phyllis has even helped her channel her sewing talents to help fund breast cancer research.

“Right now, I’m making pin cushion hats for Relay for Life,” says Pearl, “Last year, I did five tote bags and they went for $100 each!”

The 78-year-old is living her life to the fullest, spending time with her three kids, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, thanks to the team approach of Dr. Chan and Dr. Kandahari.

“Cancer is a journey and they are right there with you,” explains Pearl. “They were on top of everything and they were very good! They were considerate and kind. Plus, Sarah, the clinical

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nurse manager, was just wonderful during the chemo treatments.”

The multi-disciplinary team approach, in the office and within the Sentara Cancer Network, allowed Pearl to get state-of-theart care. Sentara Healthcare is the first system in Virginia to be accredited as an Integrated Network Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer, meaning connections to a network of doctors, researchers, and groundbreaking clinical expertise. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center was the first in the area to offer Xoft® Radiation Therapy System for patients with early-stage breast cancer. This, coupled with exemplary patient care of an Oncology Nurse Navigator, who guides patients and their family through the sometimes daunting experience of a cancer diagnosis, is all in an effort to improve health every day.

To schedule an appointment, call 703-523-1560 or visit Sentara.com for more information on women’s health imaging near you.

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After Cancer Once treatments end, patients experience a wide range of challenging emotions

BY MATTHEW M. F. MILLER CTW FEATURES

Becoming a cancer survivor is a fulltime job – a life-changing, all-encompassing experience that changes lives forever. And, since it is such a challenging event both emotionally and physically, it’s easy to assume that when cancer treatment ends for those who have had to endure it, the reaction immediately following the last treatment would be immense relief. After all, to those of us who have watched someone we love experience cancer, it’s a big relief when it’s “over.”

The reality, however, is different. For cancer patients, it’s not over and, according to Dr. Lynne Wagner, deputy chair, cancer control and outcomes program, Wake Forest University, finishing treatment can be a relief tempered with anxiety but it can also cause some patients to be depressed. “It’s somewhat individual, from a research perspective,” Dr. Wagner says.

Christie Rigg, El Cerrito, Calif., a breast cancer therapist and survivor herself, notes that when someone is diagnosed with cancer, “Life becomes incredibly busy. It’s like your job is dealing with the cancer,” she says. “I said cancer should come with a secretary – you’ve got appointments, surgeries, chemo, biopsies, bills – and everything else needs to keep going.”

As a result, she says, a lot of the women she works with don’t begin to process their emotions until treatment ends and those feelings bubble up.

Additionally, with all those appointments comes a built-in support system that cuts off cold turkey, Dr. Wagner says. “You’re getting good support from the medical team and

coming in every day,” she says. “Then you transition from regular contact and a lot of patients are left out on their own.” Further, there’s the followup looming out there and between treatment and that appointment there can be a sense of helplessness because patients are no longer “actively” fighting cancer. Fear of the unknown results of all this treatment also compounds these other emotions.

Both Rigg and Dr. Wagner stress to the patients they work with that feeling any of this and more is completely normal. Just as each cancer and treatment plan is individual, so is the range of emotions one may feel about finishing and attempting to resume “normal” life. Rigg finds that women who share their stories in groups realize quickly they are not alone in these feelings.

Reconnecting with social networks, exercise, and taking stock of priorities going forward can all help patients during this transition. Making healthy lifestyle choices can also empower patients to feel more “in control” of their situations during this time. Dr. Wagner says advocacy work can also be helpful, whether fundraising, counseling or volunteering with a cancer organization.

It’s important to realize that cancer is a life-changing event and because of that, patients are “really going through a grieving process,” Dr. Wagner says. “Part of that loss is that the view of themselves has changed— their view of a vibrant healthy person and they’re reminded of mortality.

That’s quite a loss.”

The National Cancer Institute has a comprehensive booklet online on just this topic, which can be found at www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/lifeafter-treatment. © CTW Features

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When asked what accounted for the team’s resurgence following the opening loss, Guenguerich’s answer was simple.

“I think the girls just needed to know someone believes in them and listens to them. There really was an instant chemistry between the girls and me, and they started to listen to what I was telling them from day one.”

Guengerich was quick to point to two other reasons why the Eagles have soared since the opening loss. For one, longtime assistant Deirdre Walker, who has been an assistant for more than 10 years and has two daughters on the team, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that has paid dividends.

“She’s been with Forge through the ups and the downs, and she knows how to relate to the girls very well. She’s been amazing,” Guengerich said.

Two of the players who have led the way are the other reason Guengerich has been happy so far and believes she will continue to smile the rest of the season are senior middle hitter Elyssia Smith, a Shepherd University commit, and senior outside hitter Simone Newell, who has committed to Delaware State.

“All of our girls are phenomenal, hardworking athletes, but those two girls have been very dominant,” Guenguerich said.

“They are two of the best players in the district.”

After three consecutive lean seasons including a 7-15 overall record last year, panic—or at least a bit of here we go again—could have ensued when the Colonial Forge Eagles volleyball team lost its season opener, which was also the first game of the Commonwealth District tournament.

But actually new coach Courtney Guenguerich, who led Riverbend to a state tournament berth last season, said it may have been a blessing in disguise for the Eagles, which won 15 of their next 16 matches.

“I think it fueled our fire even more,” Guenguerich said. “We saw that we had a lot of work still to do and this group is such a phenomenal, hard-working group that really bought in.”

One of the things Guenguerich said attracted her to the job was the solid athletic program Forge has in all sports, as well as the way the athletic boosters and students support athletics.

“We have amazing parent support and our athletic director, Jeff Berry, would literally do anything for me,” Guenguerich said. “The students call themselves The Green Wall and we wanted to get them excited again, get things back to the way they used to be. The best way to do that is by winning, and we plan to do that.”

PREP FOOTBALL STANDINGS COMMONWEALTH DISTRICT Team District Colonial Forge (6) 4-0 Massaponax (5) 3-1 North Stafford (5)2-1 Mt. View (5) 1-2 Brooke Point (5) 1-2 Stafford (5) 1-3

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James Monroe exhibit, lecture featured at downtown library “In the Spirit of the People: James Monroe’s 1817 Tour of the Northern States,” a traveling exhibit commemorating the bicentennial of a historic presidential tour, is on display at Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Fredericksburg Branch through Nov. 12.

On Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7-8:30 p.m., James Monroe Museum Assistant Director and Curator Jarod Kearney will discuss the exhibit and artifacts owned by the Monroes that are on display at the library, according to a news release.

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Political differences were forgotten as Americans of both parties joined together in grand celebrations marked by parades, speeches, dinners, balls, receptions and concerts. A Boston newspaper coined the phrase “Era of Good Feelings” to describe the national unity created by Monroe’s tour. The term became the catch-phrase of his presidency.

Monroe’s two terms in the White House (1817-1825) capped a public ser-

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As a special U.S. envoy to France in 1803, he played a decisive role in negotiating the Louisiana Purchase Treaty. During his presidency, Monroe signed the Missouri Compromise to deal with the growing divide over slavery.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A sense of wanderlust, curiosity and adventure will help to keep things in perspective.

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TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Mars, warrior planet of the cosmos is about to move into his final month in your career sector and with the Sun still in your work sector, the professional momentum continues to build.

Yet the adventurous lunar vibes refused to be ignored and may even trigger a sense of rebellion. Life can’t be all work and no play.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) At a point in the year when a balance between work and play is not only important but essential, even the professional gods are getting on board. Venus wants you to follow your heart and Mercury to keep your head in the game, but in a way that has them working together.

When both are in harmony, anything is possible.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) The Moon wraps up an important visit to your work sector, one that brings a taste of things to come. When it comes to your health, how you manage your time and even where you’re able to be of service, take your time when it comes to processing the valuable clues, hunches and insights of the last days.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) With Mercury, the planet of communication been and gone from your communication sector and after a New Moon, not just how you communicate has been up for review, but why. You have the mechanics sorted and you know how to keep the communication lines open, but now the focus is on what needs you can apply this to.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) The Moon’s final hours in your home and family sector serve two purposes. The first is what the Moon’s return, which gives you an emotional and intuitive read on home and family matters, paying attention to things that might otherwise fly under your radar. The second is a taste of things to come, with the Moon wrapping up its last visit before lucky Jupiter returns.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You have reached an interesting point in your birthday month, one not usually reached. Six

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) As your birthday month and new solar year draw closer and especially with Jupiter in his final weeks in Scorpio, this is a chance to put heart and mind on the same page. Yet it has been 10 years since Venus and Mercury actually aligned here, which they are in the process of doing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) In the Moon’s final hours it is important to have your finger on the pulse and ear to the ground, without over thinking things. Yet as the Moon makes its last visit before lucky Jupiter’s return, every moment that you’re connected to your instincts and your inner voice is important. Don’t waste a moment.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) At what is an important point of the year on a number of fronts and especially professionally, socially and financially, the Moon’s return to Capricorn was always going to be important.

The Moon returns with an intuitive and imaginative edge that can sharpen your sixth sense and provide a clearer connection to your inner voice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) As Mars, warrior planet of the cosmos prepares to move into his final month in Aquarius, he is drawing on the support he has had for some time, from playful and adventurous forces.

This is likely to see more fuel being added to a passion for adventure, as well as to your romantic and creative passions. If it excites you, dare to throw yourself into it with hot headed enthusiasm.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) The Sun is still in your financial sector, but for now is more focused on throwing the solar spotlight on your financial needs and priorities. The Sun is normally focused on ‘what is’ and on reality checks, but this is going deeper, allowing you to look beyond the money. At the same time, the Moon is fuelling your professional instincts and imagination, in a way that is giving you a taste of things to come.

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Stafford County Agricultural Fair - 5 p.m. | Free 9000 Celebrate Virginia Parkway, Stafford, VA 22406 Come join the fun at the Stafford County Fair to be held the 3rd weekend in October. There is a lot to do at the fair and it’s free admission. Take a ride on the monster truck, see the 4H animals, watch the Miss Stafford Pageant. Listen to great music on stage. Demolition Derby, Truck Pull, Carnival, Food, Vendors. Bring the family, friends... its is free admission.

Luminary Tours of Semper Fidelis Memorial Park - 5:30 pm | Free National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172 Take a self-guided nighttime stroll through Semper Fidelis Memorial Park at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The story behind each memorial on the tour will be brought to life by Museum staff and docents. Tours depart from the Molly Marine Memorial every 15 minutes. This program is outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Restroom facilities will be available at the Chapel. Program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Call 703-784-4464 for more information or email Rebecca Super at helen.super@usmcu.edu.

Spirits - 7 p.m. | $10 Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Road Bristow, VA 20136 Brentsville has a diverse history and it served as the county seat for nearly 100 years. During this time, many strange and scary events have happened here, and it is said that ghosts of long dead men and women still haunt the area. Come experience a unique opportunity to tour the historic buildings and grounds by candlelight, meet several historical characters along the way and hear their tales of sadness and triumph.

Guided tours on the hour. Not recommended for children under 12. Reservations strongly recommended.

Dracula, the Ballet Oct 19, 20, 2018 7:30 pm | $25-$65 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Manassas Ballet Theatre opens its 2018-19 season with the ultimate vampire story-DRACULA! Theatrical and seductive, the Hylton stage becomes Transylvania after dark, where just one taste of blood guarantees eternal youth. The Kim Reynolds Band accompanies MBT as they weave this dark tale of the ages. Oct. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 21 at 3 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased online, via phone, or at the Hylton Center Ticket Office. Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 703-9937759 https://manassasballet.org/season/dracula/

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provide the burgers, dogs, and buns ... you bring a side dish and your sense of fun and fellowship. Costume contest for you and your horse, stall decorating contest, and apple bobbing are just a few of the Treats in store!

Town of Dumfries Fall/Food Truck Festival - 11 a.m. | Free Garrison Park 17755 Main St., Dumfries, VA 22026 Welcome to our annual fall festival! There will be music, dancers, food, craft vendors, games etc. There's no admission or parking fee. Come out and enjoy a day of fun and community spirit.

Book Sale - 12 p.m. | Free Montclair Community Library 5049 Waterway Drive, Montclair, VA 22025 All ages. Help gently used books find their forever homes by shopping our Friends of the Libraries book sales. Proceeds help fund many library programs and special events. We salute our Friends of the Libraries hard work and generosity!

Who's Your Boo? Oct 20, 21, 2018 12 p.m. | Free Stafford Petsmart 1160 Stafford Market Place, Stafford, VA 22556 Make a yummy boo bag for your pet & a neighbor pet at our thrilling treats station! Plus, come dressed to thrill for our Costume Contest Pet Parade.

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THU | OCT 25 POE: A Haunted Experience Oct 25, 27, 5 p.m. | $7 Mountain View High School 2135 Mountain View Road, Stafford, VA 22556 Edgar Allen Poe - the genius master of macabre haunted his readers with such tales as “The Raven,”“The Mask of Red Death,” and “The Tell Tale Heart.” Mountain View High School merges the literary masterpieces of Poe with the chilling experience of an immersive

haunted walk. The entire experience will, literally, walk you through Poe's life, through his most famous works and through twisted passageways of his deepest haunts. You'll experience live action stories such as “The Cask of Amontillado.” But you'll also delve into Poe's psyche as you wander through Poe's obsession with medicine, crime and the 'imp of the perverse'. Walking tours will begin in the MVHS Theatre foyer and leave according to a schedule throughout the evening. All told, each experience should total roughly an hour.

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SAT | OCT 27 Zombie Fun Run and 5K - 9 a.m. | $20 Colgan Sr. High School 13833 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA 20112 Come run with a purpose and join us for a Zombie Fun Run and 5K. All proceeds benefit Joshua's Hope - a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to helping families with children diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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NoVa Jobs Hiring dependable laborer for

demolition of building materials and detailed cleaning of homes and buildings - $13.00 per hour.

Must have a drivers license and strong work ethic. We work Monday thru Saturday. Hours vary. Located in Nokesville. No experience necessary we will train. Start immediately.

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Metal Recycling processor located in Southern Fairfax, VA is looking for versatile mechanic/ welder to perform maintenance duties on recycling equipment, machinery and heavy equipment. We offer good pay, benefits and profit sharing. Please contact us at 703-550-7402

Please call 703-754-3766 with any questions. Demo & cleaning are not separate positions.

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We’re looking for a hard-working, self-starting sales and marketing professional to join our growing team. This salesperson will focus on Classified Advertising, including Recruitment, Business Directories, Church Announcements, Legals, and other key categories. You’ll be selling into the region’s largest group of community weekly newspapers, as well as digital ads on InsideNoVa.com.

The ideal candidate will have a record of success in sales positions, preferably in a business-to-business environment, as well as a willingness and ability to develop new leads and make cold calls on businesses throughout Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock and Stafford.

Knowledge of ad design and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.

This is a full-time position that can be based in either our Woodbridge office or our Warrenton office. It offers a small base salary, a book of existing business, and unlimited commission and bonus opportunities.

Benefits include paid holidays and vacations, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k).

Apply online or via e-mail to: tfields@insidenova.com

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