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IT SEEMS TO ME | HARVEY S. GOLD

Saying goodbye to an institution into a new type of voice, bringIt seems to me…it is always ing Stafford information in a difficult to say goodbye to an new format, which has proved old friend and neighbor. And, successful in other areas of sometimes the old neighbor is Virginia. not a person but an instituMy allegory or metaphor tion. Human or not, it was above is not just creative writstill a friend who brought news and information about what was HARVEY GOLD ing. It is how I and others have felt about Stafford’s newspagoing on in our community. It per. It has been a friend and a very was not a gossiper but a voice that didn’t good neighbor. It has told us the truth preach. about our community in a way that let This friend has helped me and many us be better citizens. It always gave us others stay aware of important happenthe news in unbiased and intelligent ings so we could be better citizens and reports. It allowed all Staffordians contribute to the well-being of Stafford to be better citizens -- whether we County.

This neighbor first moved into Stafford became involved or just remained better informed. It was our community in 1990 and began shedding light on life voice. in the county. In those days, we knew I joined the newspaper 10 years ago this neighbor simply as “The Sun.” More and have contributed a column every formally, it was the Stafford County Sun. other week. In all these years, the paper Then in April 2015 the Sun married up has held its writers to a high standard, with a larger voice and later took a new with accuracy at the top of the list. name, “InsideNoVa.” While the center of our writing was the But, like many voices of its kind, some county and its people, major issues that of its friends and neighbors became enamored with new strange digital voices affected other communities as well as Stafford also became topics for our readand stopped depending on its voice, no ers. Early on, I wrote several columns longer supporting it. Its former friends about an aging retired farmer who lived and neighbors found lots of other voices alone and had a pet horse of which he to listen to -- but none as local to the was very fond. Across the road from his goings-on in Stafford. farm a housing development was built.

Sadly, our friend and neighbor found Some of the residents of this developthat in order to remain a viable voice ment complained that they could smell for Stafford it, too, had to change. And the horse and that flies associated with so it finds it necessary to reinvent itself

Weekly publication of Stafford paper to end This week’s edition of the InsideNoVa/ North Stafford newspaper is the final edition of the paper that began as the Stafford County Sun in 1990.

“Unfortunately, economic conditions have required us to take a different approach in covering the North Stafford community,” said Bruce Potter, publisher of InsideNoVa and chief operating officer of parent company Rappahannock Media LLC. InsideNoVa plans to introduce a new

product focused on North Stafford in early 2020 and will continue to cover North Stafford news online at InsideNoVa.com.

The web site has over 500,000 unique visitors a month and 92,000 Facebook fans.

Rappahannock Media bought the Stafford County Sun in April 2015 from BH Media Group and changed the name to InsideNoVa/North Stafford the following year. BH Media acquired the paper when it purchased virtually all of Media General Inc.’s newspapers in 2012.

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the horse were invading their surroundings.

I took up the farmer’s cause because the distance between the horse and the houses seemed to me too far for the odor to travel, and it was difficult to believe that any red-blooded fly would leave a long-time Stafford resident four-legged gourmet dinner for some skinny twolegged newly arrived snack.

We gained some support, but the newcomers’ position prevailed, and the horse was moved to Spotsylvania County family grounds.

What I learned from that little controversy was that in Stafford we could disagree and move on when a decision was reached -- a sign of a healthy community.

Through the years, other controversies came and went -- some resolved, others not.

Stafford continued to grow into an increasingly diverse population in people, politics and values. This growth provided unlimited opportunities for column topics and subjects like the BPOL, school bus seatbelts, Interstate 95, U.S. Route 1, school board issues, American Legion baseball, elections, school zone speeding violations, FAMPO, SOLs, the environment, county landfill issues, student use of cell phones, and countless other topics.

I am deeply grateful to my long-time

editor, Aleks Dolzenko, and more recently Greg Hambrick for their guidance, demand for accuracy, and patience.

I am equally grateful to the paper’s publisher, Bruce Potter, for providing a reporting and writing atmosphere of openness and honesty, and for providing a newspaper dedicated to Stafford and its people. Above all, I am grateful to the people of Stafford for their acceptance of my thoughts and views.

I’ve been invited to write for the new format when it debuts in 2020 and IT SEEMS TO ME…I’ll continue to do my best to bring issues of interest and importance to neighbors and friends in Stafford. Until we meet again, may your holidays and holy days be times of personal renewal and joy, and may the new year bring you all you wish for to enjoy in a world filled with peace.

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

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Battle of the Bulge. Because They’ll be wearing their battle of the atrocious weather these rattle in some world hotspot, men weren’t even getting air or they might be fixing an drops and had to survive aircraft engine or they might on what they were carrybe aboard a Navy submarine ing. Christmas Dinner was carefully watching a sophisthe combat-issue K ration ticated sonar tracking display. and there wasn’t even much American service personnel can DAVID KERR of that. The best these soldiers be almost anywhere, but true to a longstanding tradition, the Army, Navy, could do was dream about a Christmas Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard, will Dinner. However, while they might not have had turkey, or anything that do their best to make sure every person looked or tasted like good food, they on active duty has a Christmas dinner.

This isn’t always possible, but the services were still, in the midst of the snipers and the German artillery barrages, able do their best, because having that conto celebrate Christmas. Army chaplains, nection with the familiar, literally that in the highest tradition of their calling, taste of home if you will, can be very important to a young serviceman or woman roamed through the lines organizing impromptu Christmas services. far from home.

For the most part, the American However, there have been times in military has done well at trying to bring our history when American military a little of the Christmas spirit to even the personnel have had a tough time finding most desolate of situations. American a way to celebrate Christmas, let alone soldiers wintering at Valley Forge during have Christmas dinner. Nonetheless, the American Revolution didn’t have American service personnel, left to their much. Many didn’t even have shoes, and own devices, have proven remarkably when it came to food, the situation was resourceful in times of hardship. In one desperate. Even then, George Washprison camp in Germany during World ington and his wife, Martha, trudged War II, U.S. prisoners of war decided long before Christmas that they were go- through the Pennsylvania snow to visit every encampment on Christmas Day. ing to have a cake for the holidays.

That was a fine idea, but the Germans weren’t giving them enough to eat as it was, and the idea of a Christmas cake seemed far fetched. However, they had a professional baker in the camp, and at his direction, for several weeks in advance of Christmas they saved their breadcrumbs and their sugar in hopes of making a cake. The product of their efforts, at least from one description, seems to have resembled unleavened bread more than a cake. The cake, alas, wasn’t very large, and each man’s portion was probably only teaspoon sized, but it was, according to one account, “simply delicious” and the men made it the center of a day long festivity.

On another Christmas Day back in 1944 the 101st Airborne Division was surrounded by German troops at BasChristmas Day dinner in North Africa in 1942. togne in Belgium. This was the famous

There wasn’t a feast, but the general and Mrs. Washington still made it an event.

Civilians could also find themselves in a tough spot when it came to Christmas dinner in wartime. In Britain during WWII, food was severely rationed. One in 10 homes had been destroyed by bombing. But they did have one thing.

The United States, through “Lend Lease,” sent the British an American product called “Spam.” Spam is made from pork and pork by-products and is still in most every grocery store today. It goes great with scrambled eggs, but it was a staple for the Brits during the war. In 1941, an enterprising group of British housewives had some fun and in the midst of the Blitz and the shortages crafted a Christmas turkey composed entirely of spam. It was still spam, it tasted like spam, but it looked like a turkey and the newspapers in war ravaged Britain had a good time with the story.

It would be wonderful if one day our young men and women didn’t have to celebrate their Christmases in far away and dangerous places. That hope is something we should remember when we all sit down for our own Christmas dinner this week.

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

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Voters back gun control measures in new poll In contrast to the large crowds calling for local Second Amendment resolutions, Virginia voters appear to strongly support new gun control measures ahead of the new legislative session in January.

According to a new poll out from the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University, voters also support passing the Equal Rights Amendment, increasing the minimum wage and decriminalizing marijuana possession.

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demand among voters for a lot of the Democrats’ policy agenda,” Wason Center Director Quentin Kidd said in a news release. “There’s pent-up demand in the Democrats’ caucus, too, and it will be revealing to see what legislation the new majority prioritizes now that they’re in power.”

Voters strongly support requiring background checks on all gun sales, 86% to 13%, and passing a ‘red flag’ law to remove guns from an owner who may harm someone, 73% to 23%, according to the poll results. A slight majority, 54% to 44%, support banning assault-style weapons.

Among other results: • Voters strongly back the Equal Rights Amendment (80%-13%).

• A slight majority oppose giving localities authority to remove or alter Confederate monuments (51%-44%).

• Voters strongly support decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana (83%-14%).

• Voters strongly support raising the minimum wage (72%-28%) • Voters strongly support automatic voter registration (64%-31%), and noexcuse absentee voting (74%-23%) • Voters strongly support passage of the redistricting reform constitutional amendment (70%-15%).

The Wason Center conducted 901 interviews of registered Virginia voters, Nov. 11-22. The margin of error for the survey is +/- 3.4 %.

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Church pays of $18,000 in lunch debt JULIA LEDOUX » BY FOR INSIDE NOVA

A recent donation by members of The Mount Ararat Church has helped relieve the school lunch debt of some families in Stafford and Spotsylvania counties.

Lead Pastor Todd Gaston said the church was able to cancel nearly $18,000 worth of school lunch debt with a recent donation. Around $8,000 of that money completely wiped out school lunch debt in Spotsylvania County, he said.

In Stafford County, the church was able to contribute nearly $10,000 for students at Park Ridge, Kate Waller Barrett, Anne E. McClure and Winding Creek elementary schools.

“I’m so proud of our church and the people because they are the ones that are giving in a consistent way, in a generous way, and they are the ones believing in the mission of what we are doing, that we are for the community, we are for Spotsylvania and Stafford,” Gaston said.

The church “tithed the tithes” it receives from its members to generate the funds that were used to pay down the school lunch debt, he said.

“We want to make sure that 10% of the income we receive from the body goes outside the walls of the church,” Gaston said.

A recent Facebook post by Pastor Jerry Williams, who along with Pastor Andrew Segre spearheaded the donation effort, went viral.

Mount Ararat Church has received attention for a recent donation to pay off student lunch debt in the region. It’s one of several community projects the church is proud of. “So many times churches are known for what they are against,” says Pastor Andrew Saegre. “We want to be known for what we are for.”

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“It was just an off-the-cuff post we made,” he explained. “Folks have really been encouraged by us giving back.”

Williams made the video before dropping off the checks to the schools as a way to encourage others to “pay it forward.”

“So many times churches are known for what they are against,” Segre said. “We want to be known for what we are for.”

Gaston said the church prays throughout the year about tangible steps that it can take to tackle problems not only in the community but around the world.

“We believe we have found forgiveness and freedom,” he said. ‘That freedom is leading us to love our community.”

Every school year, The Mount distributes backpacks filled with school supplies

to nearly 600 needy families.

“It’s created a great relationship with schools,” Gaston said.

Spotsylvania Schools spokesperson Rene Daniels said food insecurity continues to be an issue for many families.

“Throughout the year, community partners like Mount Ararat Church donate funds to offset school lunch debt,” she said. “We received their donation prior to the Thanksgiving holiday and in less than a month the lunch debt is back up to over $5,000. We are extremely thankful the partnership with Mount Ararat Church and for their generous donation of more than $6,500 towards our student’s lunch debt.”

Stafford County Schools spokesperson Sherrie Johnson said the system is “appreciative of community partners such as Mount Ararat Church that support students and staff. The collaboration and support help to make the school division successful.”

In addition to tithing, church members also join together to provide Thanksgiving turkeys and other necessities to those in need throughout the year.

“We want to always find ways to make a difference” said Gaston.

In February, the church will hold a prom for individuals with special needs in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation.

“We want to serve outside the walls,” Gaston said.

The Mount began in 1907. About 3.500 people attend services each week in both Stafford and Spotsylvania.

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Player of The Year: Adin Huntington Mountain View 12 Coach of the Year: John Brown Colonial Forge

ALL-COMMONWEALTH DISTRICT TEAMS FOOTBALL FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback Luke Morley Quarterback Jamir Boyd Center Alex Laboy OL Mason Rega OL Jacob Carmichael OL Skyler Grant OL Chase Harley

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Grant supports IdeaSpace, new range of ‘maker’ tools Central Rappahannock Regional Library has received a grant from the Duff McDuff Green Jr. Fund of The Community Foundation for IdeaSpace, a new dedicated, library-staffed cornerstone of the intended Princess Anne Corridor Maker District, according to a news release.

The library has been a longtime pioneer of offering Maker technology to customers in branches, including 3D printers and scanners, drawing tablets, coding equipment and sewing machines. Hundreds of library customers have undergone training to earn certification badges allowing them to independently use the technology. Library staff will bring expertise in empowering technology exploration and learning to this new venture, the release noted.

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Ulta Beauty coming to Stafford Cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty is bringing one of its brick-and-mortar stores to Stafford Marketplace in 2020.

The shopping destination off Garrisonville Road has posted a sign promoting the new tenant, but no other information was available.

The news comes as several existing businesses prepare final holiday sales before closing for good.

Bed, Bath & Beyond announced this summer that it would be closing a select number of underperforming stores and

the Stafford Marketplace site has since been marking down items with plans to close.

Clothing store Dress Barn is closing all of its locations, including the store next to the PetSmart. And Olympia Sports is in the midst of its closing sale.

Ulta posted an increase in net sales in the third quarter of the year, according to a news release.

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Woman, four abducted children sought

The Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a woman who abducted her four children.

The investigation began in early June 2019 when a woman identified as Melody Bannister, 34, of Stafford informed deputies that her four children were being abused by a family member, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said.

The allegations were determined to be unfounded, she said.

After the investigation, Bannister left Virginia with the children on a planned vacation and never returned.

The Stafford County Juvenile Domestic & Relations Court granted custody of the children to their father in July, but Bannister refused to return the children and subsequently petitioned the courts in Alabama

requesting custody, Vicinanzo said.

The courts in Alabama heard the case and also ordered Bannister to return her children to their father back in Virginia.

Bannister fled the state of Alabama with her four children and has not been seen since, Vicinanzo said.

She is currently wanted for one felony charge of violation of a court order and four misdemeanor charges of abduction and one misdemeanor charge of filing a false police report.

The children have been identified as Genevieve Bannister, 13; Janelle Bannister, 12; Vivienne Bannister, 11; and Peter Bannister, 7.

The U.S. Marshals Service and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children became involved in the investigation several months ago. Banister and

Melody Bannister, at left, fled Stafford County in June with her four children (from left, Genevieve, Janelle, Vivienne and Peter).

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the children were last seen on Aug. 20 in Moulton, Ala. Over the past several months, they reportedly have been seen at locations in Moulton and Birmingham, Ala.; Greenville, S.C.; Shell Lake, Madison and Spooner, Wis.; Maryville and Knoxville, Tenn.; Lexington, Ken.; Leadville, Colo.;

Man faces murder charge in attempted robbery A Stafford County man has been charged with capital murder and attempted capital murder in a shooting death in Fredericksburg on Dec. 15.

Darian Lamar Wilhoit Jones, 19, also faces charges of attempted robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, Fredericksburg police spokesperson Sarah Kirkpatrick said.

Wilhoit Jones was charged Dec. 16 and is currently incarcerated at Prince William County Adult Detention C enter without bond, she said. The investigaDARIAN LAMAR WIL- tion is still active HOIT JONES and ongoing.

Police responding to a report of shots fired in the 1200 block of Kenmore Avenue around 9:04 p.m. found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

Jamil Washington, 34, of Fredericksburg, died at the scene. A second victim was treated at an area hospital and released, Kirkpatrick said.

At the time, police described those responsible in the case as “three black males wearing masks.�

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Oh, Christmas tree

As I sit watching Weeble, our little, crazy adolescent kitten bounce around, I sing to myself. “Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree, your ornaments are history!” Before we moved to Virginia, our little, feral kitten, Loki, hid in the upper branches of our live tree. When I came home from work, she startled and launched herself from the glittering Frasier fir. Down it came. That night, my beloved husband tethered the tree into a corner of the room. My old Hunter loved to steal ornaments that looked like balls. Then he and Worf, our largest cat, would play together. In a pet’s eyes, Christmas trees are neat toys. Things to bat, branches to climb, hanging balls for a possible game of fetch – oh what joy, and danger.

Tinsel (also called icicles) and garland made from short pieces of the glittering strands should not be on trees if you have pets. If ingested they can cause intestinal damage and blockage. Chewed ornaments, especially glass ones, lead to cut mouths and worse if swallowed. Stepped on shards may result in foot damage.

Never assume your pet will not chew or eat any decorations on your tree. Strands of lights pose electrocution hazards if chewed. Even if there is no shock to your pet, damaged wires are a fire hazard.

Trees can be climbed, pulled or knocked over.

Here are a few things to consider as you set up your Christmas Tree. Let’s begin with reducing the chance trees will go from vertical to horizontal. Start at the bottom. Many artificial trees and stands meant for live trees do not have a wide footprint. Smaller bases increase the chance of a tree tipping over. Lighter trees are easier to tip. If possible, purchase a wide, heavy base. My personal favorite for live trees, after having many stands over the years, is cast iron with a wide base. With artificial trees, if there are holes in the legs of the base, secure it to a plywood square. Bags of sand can be placed over the legs to add weight. Now move upwards. If the location of the tree permits, you can do what my husband did and tether it into a corner with strong fishing line or thin cable running to each wall.

Think about what decorations you use.

Many can be hazardous to pets. Look for safer alternatives to tinsel and frilly garlands. Put breakable decorations out of reach or opt to use baubles that are harder to damage. If your children make salt dough ornaments, the high amount of salt can make pets sick. Keep them well out of reach. If you hang candy canes, read the ingredients carefully.

Some are made with Xylitol which is toxic in small amounts to pets. Check light cords for signs of chewing.

Often it is easier to prevent access to your trees. Baby gates, closed doors, or portable dog kennels (often called exercise pens or ex-pens) placed around the tree decrease the chance of the tree becoming a toy. There are more attractive barriers you can purchase that look like picket fences or painted screens.

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use of better toys. Interactive toys that release food, catnip toys, things to chase, etc., may reduce the attraction of the tree.

Pets often go for what gives the most fun.

Wishing you a safe holiday season.

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

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You can’t help everyone. Trips will be exciting. Don’t take offense at comments made by coworkers. However, you should be concerned about what they want in return. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

You can invest in profitable ventures. You can get phenomenal returns if you present your ideas to those who can back your interests.

It’s a good time to make changes to your living quarters that will give you more space.

You should not get involved in joint ventures.

Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21)

Trips, educational pursuits, or projects that could lead to new outlooks should be on your agenda. New love connections can be made through group associations. Don’t make promises. Now is a good time to ask for favors. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21)

You will have the discipline to make changes you feel are necessary. Do not hesitate to help elders with legal documents that are too confusing for them. Changes will not be easy for the youngsters involved. You will have to put those you live with in their place if they try to interfere with your work. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

CANCER (June 22-July 22)

You can make progress if you deal with the right individuals. Be aware that you don’t get anything for nothing. Social functions will bring you in touch with new lovers. You can make money but not through harebrained schemes or gambling. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Take time to deal with authority figures or government agencies. You can make changes that will enhance your appearance.

Friends or groups that you’re affiliated with may want you to contribute more cash than you can really afford. Be inquisitive about unfamiliar circumstances. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Be careful when dealing with female members of your family. Organize all the responsibilities that have to be attended to and make sure everyone knows what to do. Get domestic chores out of the way early. Cultural activities open your eyes to new ways of doing things. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

You must not allow them to force you to rush. Take time to deal with authority figures or government agencies. You can make changes that will enhance your appearance.

You may be uncertain about some of your coworkers and your boss. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

LEO (July 23-August 22)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

Your involvement in interest groups may bring you popularity. Ideas may sound good, but be careful if people are just looking for handouts. Don’t point your finger unjustly at others. Your partner may not understand your mood swings but if you are willing to communicate, a lot of grief can be avoided.

Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

Concentrate on your job. Don’t hesitate to look for alternatives that will enable you to raise the kind of donations you need to do the job right. You must not make unnecessary changes this week. Don’t hesitate to visit someone who hasn’t been well. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

VIRGO (August 23-Sept. 23)

Throw yourself into your work. You must try to include your mate in your activities this week. Stress coupled with diet will add to stomach problems. Spend time getting to know each other. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20)

New romantic relationships will develop through group activity related to sports events. You would be wise to socialize with as many people as possible. You’ll have great insight. Strength will come from your ability to overtake just about any one. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

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ACROSS 1. Taken where?

6. Vegas bandit’s body part 9. Titian’s Venus or Collier’s Godiva 13. Indian metropolis 14. Flapper’s neckwear 15. E-cigarette output 16. Galsworthy’s “The Forsyte ____,” pl.

17. Bovine hangout 18. UV light absorber 19. *Scrooge’s late partner 21. *December 26th, a.k.a. ____ Day 23. Ideas worth spreading, acr.

24. Great deal 25. *Like Santa’s suit 28. “____ Las Vegas,” Presley song 30. 1/100th of a ruble 35. Pupil’s place 37. *Sleigh bell sound 39. Fairytale dust-sprinkler 40. German Mrs. 41. Chose between competitors 43. Type of ballistic missile, acr.

44. Not a gregarious one 46. Castaway’s home 47. Fungal spore sacs 48. Pencil end, often 50. ____-a-Sketch 52. Summer color 53. Cuckoo 55. “____ the ramparts...”

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2. Show pleasure 3. Aquarium organism 4. Navigational aid 5. *Hanukkah month 6. Competently 7. Wade’s 1973 opponent 8. Not yes, nor no 9. Like Hitler’s Germany 10. Second word in fairytale 11. *Ding follower in “Wonderful Christmastime” 12. *”But I heard him exclaim, ____ he drove out of sight...”

15. Public opinion, in Great Britain 20. Changes to a manuscript 22. Sturdy tree 24. Telephone part

25. *Ralphie’s wish 26. Trial’s partner 27. Late Princess of Wales 29. IV+IV 31. Type of cotton fiber 32. Exit plus s 33. Around 34. *Macaulay’s famous character 36. Takes to court 38. *Hanukkah gift 42. “Magnolia” ware 45. Not in its original form 49. Pep rally syllable 51. TV variety show classic 54. Concentrate 56. Yogurt-based dip 57. *Manger’s glow 58. Dish of stewed meat 59. “____ if you...,” on a bumper sticker 60. Small songbird 61. Trampled 62. In custody 63. Coca Cola’s first diet drink 65. *What Whos did to roast beast?

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon hosts its annual Christmas Illuminations fireworks display Dec. 20-21 at the popular historical site.

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Riverside Christmas Spectacular Through Dec. 29 | $37-$72 Riverside Center for the Performing Arts 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Updated for 2019, this holiday event includes favorite songs and music of the season.

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ - Dec. 2022 | $20 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle Manassas, VA 20110 Prince William Little Theatre brings the popular holiday TV special to the stage. More info at www.pwlt.org/ charliebrownchristmas.html The Nutcracker from Manassas Ballet Theatre - Dec. 20-23 | From $40 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle

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Manassas, VA 20110 A magical performance for all ages, featuring the international company dancers of MBT, plus an ensemble cast and the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra.

Holidays Through the Ages - Dec. 2022 | $5 Rippon Lodge Historic Site 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 With interiors and exteriors richly decorated for the holidays, guests view seasonal festivities over the centuries as well as different religions, from the Colonial Period through the 1940s.

(Candlelight tours Dec. 7: $7; Santa visit Dec. 14: $3)

Civil War Christmas - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | $2 Leesylvania State Park 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191 See the park’s very own jolly Civil War era Santa in his handmade, festive suit. Period music, costumed interpreters and light refreshments.

Local Author Visit - 1-3 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Meet Claudia Wair, author of “The Map: A 10-Minute-a-Day Journal.”

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Christmas Illuminations - Dec. 20-21 | $36 George Washington’s Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 Kick off the holiday season with sparkling fireworks overlooking the Potomac River.

Meet Woodland Santa - Donations accepted Widewater State Park 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554 Woodland Santa will have his special mailbox on hand so your children can give their letters directly to him.

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SAT JAN 4

Family Fun Night - 5:30-8 p.m. | $5/$15 for family of four Rowser Building 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 Games and activities for all ages and abilities.

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Winter Nature Walk - 3 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Take a short hike to see local plants and wildlife.

Local Author Visit - 1-3 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Meet Zoevera Ann Jackson, author of “Journey to Yogi Fine Fit - Total Mind & Body Transformation.”

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Celebrate Virginia Dog Show - Jan. 8-12 Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Five dog shows at one location. More at www.gfkc.org.

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‘Grease’ - Jan. 9 to March 15 | From $77 Riverside Center for the Performing Arts 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 The stage production of the popular musical about high school students in the 1950s.

SAT JAN 11

Art Extravaganza - 9 a.m. to noon | $8 advance, $10 at door Rowser Building 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway Stafford, VA 22554 Children ages 3-12 will have hands-on artistic activities.

SUN JAN 12

Chamber Music at The Barns - 1:30 p.m. | $42

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22812 Featuring Will Liverman (baritone) and Ken Noda (piano).

WED JAN 15

Civic Lab: Talking About Public Health - 6 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Explore resources and join a conversation about public health in our community.

An Evening with JD Souther - 6:30 p.m. | From $42 The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22812 An architect of the Southern California sound and an influential songwriter for artists including the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

FRI JAN 17

May The Force Be With You - 4:30 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Part of Fabulous Friday for grades K-6, explore galaxies far, far away and your favorite Star Wars characters. Look for members of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion.

Fredericksburg Boat Show - Jan. 1719 | Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 The area’s boat dealers under one roof with pricing and incentives only offered at the boat show, along with new marine technology and accessories on display.

Bailen - 8 p.m. | From $22 The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22812 This sibling trio blends folk-rock and pop influences with strong threepart harmonies to twist music in new directions.

FRI JAN 24

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SAT JAN 25

Wintering in the Woods - 10 a.m. | $5/$10 for family of four Rowser Building 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 Learn about hibernators like the groundhog and deep sleepers like squirrels. Look for signs of animals that stay close to home in winter like deer

Local Author Visit - 1 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Meet Johnnie Lloyd, co-author of “Pathway to a Positive Mental Attitude.”

SAT FEB 8

Princess Ball - 5 p.m. | $8 Rowser Building 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 A ball for a little princess (ages 3-10) and her knight (a father, grandfather or guardian). Finger foods, sweet treats and dancing provided.

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