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Although 2008 was the Year of the Rat on the Chinese Lunar Calendar, dogs played a large part.

Nova is a one and a half year old black lab. She has been spayed and housebroken and is good with children.

Gilbert is a gold-colored lab and is a little over eight years old. He is very sweet and laid back.

I am a handsome 2 year old lab/pitbull mix who is a bit shy at first but has plenty of tail wags and kisses once I warm up.

I am a sweet and lovable guy who makes a wonderful lapcat and gets along well with other cats.

Jerry is a neutered male black dog. He is approximately seven years old.

Emo is a Lab/Spaniel mix. He is a neutered male, black dog. He is sweet and good natured.

STAFFORD — On Dec. 21, North Stafford’s Sport & Health Club closed its doors. Five days later, it reopened at its new location in Brafferton Square plaza.

Hi! I am a handsome 2 year old kitty who loves to play with toy furry mice and laser lights.

Hello! I am an adorable 3 year old kitty who likes to snuggle and play.

STAFFORD — Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League (MAGDRL), one of the largest breed-specific rescues in the Northeast, is hosting several “Meet & Greets” for the local community in January.

I am a sweet and lovable 2 year old kitty who likes playing with furry toy mice and feather toys.

Hello! I am an adorable 1 ½ year old beagle mix who would love to find someone to love me.

Jackie is the last of her litter offered for adoption. She’s an 18-week-old female mix.

STAFFORD — In July, Aquia Harbor’s Johanna King won the title of National American Miss’ Virginia Queen. This past November, she was titled Third Runner-up at the National American National Teen pageant.

WOODBRIDGE — The Aquia Creek Corvette Club, a Stafford regional club with members from Culpepper to Manassas and everywhere in between, raffled off a brand new 2009 Corvette convertible on Dec. 13 at Lindsay Chevrolet in Woodbridge.

One-hundred forty-two years ago, this area looked like an empty city. More than 100,000 Union soldiers who had been camping in the Stafford/King George area were battling Confederate soldiers in the streets of Fredericksburg.

Air Force Airmen Douglas M. Barbee, Joshua P. Buckley and Immad A. Khan have graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

These are events or classes that may have an impact on the community.

Buddy is a 6-month-old male Husky/Lab mix. He’s black in color with one blue eye.

“Little Bill” is a 5-year-old neutered male Rat Terrier, and is white and black in color.

I am a friendly and happy 2 year old jack russell/cattle dog mix who gets along great with kids.

I am a very handsome 3 year old guy who has been waiting for a home since March!

I am an adorable 4-month-old girl that loves to romp and play. I get along great with kids and love snuggling and playing with toys.

Hello! I am a 1-year-old kitty that has lot of love to give. I am an affectionate guy that really likes playing with milk tops.

Harry is an adult male, white and tan hound. Originally a stray, Harry is warm and friendly.

This female spaniel mix is a black and white adult. Originally a stray, she is laid back and sweet.

These are events or classes that may have an impact on the community.

The following were issue concealed weapon permits by Stafford County Circuit Court in October: