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.

AQUIA — One would think that piloting a cardboard boat in any body of water might seem a hopeless task, but numerous contestants proved that such a feat is possible at the Fifth Annual Cardboard Regatta, held July 19 at Aquia Landing.

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

Miss Kitty is a 3-year-old domestic short hair. She is declawed and good with children.

Matrix is a neutered black male cat with a spot of white. He is 2 years old and a domestic short-hair.  He is housebroken and good with children. 

Buella is a female, tri-color blue tick coon hound, two to four years old. She is a stray turned in from Hartwood Road, and needs a home.

I am a 3-year-old lab mix that is looking for a calm, nurturing home. I am OK with kids am one of the most affectionate dogs at the SPCA. I have a seizure
disorder that is completely controlled by medication. If you can find it in your heart to give me a home, please come by.

I am a 2-year-old black/brown tabby cat that is outgoing and lovable. I came to the SPCA in May as a stray and am patiently waiting for someone to adopt me. I get along well with other cats and I have lots of love to give. 

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

Robert (Bob) A. Ford, 70, of Stafford, died Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. 

Leonard Earl Johnson, 89, of Ferry Farms, died Monday, July 14, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. 

Debra L. (Leckey) Gerlach, 41, of Nanty Glo, Pa., died Sunday, June 29, 2008. 

Margaret Elizabeth Vint, 87, of Hartwood died Monday, July 14, 2008 at Woodmont Center.

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.

Jeanette Shelton Clift, 96, of Fredericksburg died Thursday, July 3, 2007 at Woodmont Center.

David Charles Gandy, 48, of Stafford County died Sunday, June 29, 2008 at his home. 

Debra L. (Leckey) Gerlach, 41, of Nanty Glo, Pa., died Sunday, June 29, 2008. 

John Henry Lukhard III, 62, of Spotsylvania, formerly of Richmond, died July 4, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital.

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. 

Sean M. Peterson has received an Army ROTC scholarship for three years to attend the ROTC program at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington.