STAFFORD — Stafford resident Laurie Williams and her dog Andrew are sticking around on the CBS reality show “Greatest American Dog.” It’s Elvis who has left the building. 

The following Stafford residents recently had babies at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge:

The following were issued concealed weapons permits by the Stafford County Circuit Court in May and June:

The following were granted divorces by the Stafford County Circuit Court in May and June:

The following were granted marriage licenses by the Stafford County Circuit Court during June:

DULLES— Ryan Curry, a resident of Stafford, Virginia, served this summer as an instructor at the Freedom Alliance Military Leadership Academy.

FERRY FARM — Birding tours will take place again this fall at George Washington’s Ferry Farm. These fun and informative tours are for anyone interested in feathered friends and their local habitats.

LAS VEGAS, NV — Stephen Brown of Stafford County has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2008 semester in the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

Sam is a Beagle/Dachshund mix, neutered male. He is about two years old, has been an outside dog and is good with children. He is also microchipped.

Rusty is an adult, domestic short-haired cat. He is a declawed, neutered male. Rusty is a very sweet cat and he is known to be good with children.

I’m a 4-year-old kitty that has lots of love to give. I came to the SPCA as a stray and am one of the sweetest guys around. I would do well in a household with other cats and I probably wouldn’t mind children either. I hope you stop by soon to meet me!

I am a 5-year-old yellow lab that is very social and would make a wonderful family pet. I love to run and am hoping to find someone who loves to play. I walk nicely on a leash and am quite charming. 

STAFFORD — Janelle Fenlason of Montclair, a student of veterinary medicine, participated in the American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s first-ever volunteer project accompanying the American Veterinary Medical Association’s annual convention, which will take place this year in New Orleans, La., July 19-22. 

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — The soldier son of a Stafford couple will soon serve in Iraq. But to see him, you’d think he is already there. 

The following Stafford residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Virginia Tech for the spring 2008 semester: 

STAFFORD — Lockheed Martin was selected by the United States Marine Corps Systems Command to provide program office support services for the Program Manager, Optics and Non-Lethal Systems. This task order has one base year and two option years, with an estimated program value of approximately $30 million.

Fourth-grade teacher Carol O’Hagan has been selected to attend the 2008 Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center Summer Teacher Institute this month. The program is designed to assist teachers instructing Virginia History, the fourth-grade social studies curriculum in Stafford County.

Video tributes are one way baby boomers — those ages 43 to 62 — are memorializing parents and loved ones in nontraditional ways.

STAFFORD — They came to see and be seen. Or perhaps more accurately, to smell and be smelled.

Thirty-seven high school students from across the Commonwealth are the newest graduates of the Junior Law Cadet program co-sponsored by the Virginia State Police and the American Legion, Department of Virginia Inc.

STAFFORD — Pint-sized soccer enthusiasts recently got the chance of a lifetime working with Brazilian soccer professionals who taught them the basics of a great game

QUANTICO — The sound of hammers and saws has replaced the whir of sewing machines as The Marine Shop undergoes a $1 million renovation that bids to change the look of Potomac Avenue in Quantico.

The Bluemont Concert Series will present bluegrass artists Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands on July 25 for the third of six Friday evening concerts in Culpeper. 

Aishia King, a Stafford resident, just completed a three-day workshop where high school students explored their interests in design, media arts or fashion.

Alcoholics Anonymous mets every Sunday at 2 p.m. in the hospital conference room.

Teddy is a 1-year-old, brown Chow mix. He is an outside dog. Teddy’s owners turned him in because they could not care for him. The shelter belives Teddy could be a good watch dog. Teddy is looking for a good home. 

I am a 6 ½-year-old lab/golden retriever mix who gets along great with most dogs and older children.  I love taking long walks and am very sweet and playful. I hope you stop by real soon to meet me.

I am an adorable 3-month-old kitten who would love to share a home with another kitty. I am a playful guy that enjoy feather toys and cat beds. 

Piper is a 1-year-old black and white beagle lab. She is up to date on her shots. Her owner turned her in because the owner had too many dogs. Piper is
looking for a loving

About 25 visitors gathered by the east lawn of Mount Vernon on a hot Tuesday morning last week for a special National Treasure Tour.