Lifestyles News for Stafford County Sun http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/ en Stafford County Sun Copyright 2008 2008-07-24T12:43:00-05:00 Adopt Sam http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_sam/18883/ 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.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:24:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_sam/18883/#When:17:24:00Z Adopt Rusty http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_rusty/18882/ 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.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:12:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_rusty/18882/#When:17:12:00Z Adopt Vince http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_vince/18881/ 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!

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:05:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_vince/18881/#When:17:05:01Z Adopt Buddy http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_buddy/18880/ 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. 

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:03:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_buddy/18880/#When:17:03:00Z James Franklin Hensley http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/james_franklin_hensley/18860/ James Franklin Hensley, 63, of Stafford County, died at his home Friday, July 18, 2008.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:28:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/james_franklin_hensley/18860/#When:14:28:00Z Lt. Jason Mann http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/lt_jason_mann/18859/ Stafford resident and 1st Lt. Jason Daniel Mann, killed in action in Afghanistan, died July 15, 2008.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:27:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/lt_jason_mann/18859/#When:14:27:00Z W. Harold Wildman http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/w_harold_wildman/18857/ W. Harold Wildman, 88, died Thursday, July 17, 2008 at his Stafford home.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:26:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/w_harold_wildman/18857/#When:14:26:00Z Community briefs http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/community_briefs3/18856/ 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. 

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:22:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/community_briefs3/18856/#When:14:22:00Z Soldier preps to go to Iraq http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/soldier_preps_to_go_to_iraq/18849/ 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. He patrols Arab villages in the desert where locals living there wear long, loose-fitting Arab clothing and scarf-like head covers. He stands among Iraqi natives as Arabic calls to prayer can be heard over loud speakers.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:01:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/soldier_preps_to_go_to_iraq/18849/#When:14:01:00Z PARENTING: Hard to predict child’s future http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/relationships_special_occasions/parenting/article/parenting_hard_to_predict_childs_future/18844/ Within the past few days, my son has taken to sleeping with four stuffed dogs in his crib.One might figure that a single pooch would be sufficient, and that had been it for months.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:48:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/relationships_special_occasions/parenting/article/parenting_hard_to_predict_childs_future/18844/#When:13:48:00Z College news http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/college_news6/18843/ The following Stafford residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Virginia Tech for the spring 2008 semester: 

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:44:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/college_news6/18843/#When:13:44:00Z Militrary brief http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/militrary_brief/18841/ 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.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:40:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/militrary_brief/18841/#When:13:40:00Z School news http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/school_news7/18840/ 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.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:39:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/school_news7/18840/#When:13:39:01Z Cardboard boat regatta draws fans http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/recrea/article/cardboard_boat_regatta_draws_fans/18812/ 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.

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:42:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/recrea/article/cardboard_boat_regatta_draws_fans/18812/#When:23:42:00Z Funerals going high-tech because of boomers http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/funerals_going_high_tech_because_of_boomers/18747/ Video tributes are one way baby boomers — those ages 43 to 62 — are memorializing parents and loved ones in nontraditional ways.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:49:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/funerals_going_high_tech_because_of_boomers/18747/#When:15:49:00Z Adopt Miss Kitty http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_miss_kitty/18573/ Miss Kitty is a 3-year-old domestic short hair. She is declawed and good with children.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:08:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_miss_kitty/18573/#When:20:08:01Z Adopt Matrix http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_matrix/18572/ 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. 

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:06:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_matrix/18572/#When:20:06:00Z Adopt Buella http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_buella/18571/ 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.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:02:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_buella/18571/#When:20:02:00Z Adopt Shadow http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_shadow/18570/ 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.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:47:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_shadow/18570/#When:19:47:00Z Adopt Stevie http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_stevie/18569/ 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. 

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:52:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_stevie/18569/#When:18:52:01Z Locals advance on dog show http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/locals_advance_on_dog_show/18564/ STAFFORD — They came to see and be seen. Or perhaps more accurately, to smell and be smelled.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:05:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/locals_advance_on_dog_show/18564/#When:18:05:00Z Bob Ford http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/bob_ford/18560/ Robert (Bob) A. Ford, 70, of Stafford, died Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. 

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:46:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/bob_ford/18560/#When:17:46:00Z Leonard E. Johnson http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/leonard_e_johnson/18558/ Leonard Earl Johnson, 89, of Ferry Farms, died Monday, July 14, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. 

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:45:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/leonard_e_johnson/18558/#When:17:45:00Z Debra Gerlach http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/debra_gerlach1/18559/ Debra L. (Leckey) Gerlach, 41, of Nanty Glo, Pa., died Sunday, June 29, 2008. 

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:45:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/debra_gerlach1/18559/#When:17:45:00Z Margaret E. Vint http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/margaret_e_vint/18557/ Margaret Elizabeth Vint, 87, of Hartwood died Monday, July 14, 2008 at Woodmont Center.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:43:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/margaret_e_vint/18557/#When:17:43:00Z Community briefs http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/community_briefs2/18550/ 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.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:21:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/community_briefs2/18550/#When:17:21:00Z Brazilian soccer players work with area teens http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/brazilian_soccer_players_work_with_area_teens/18548/ 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

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:14:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/brazilian_soccer_players_work_with_area_teens/18548/#When:17:14:00Z Marine shop undergoes renovation http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/marine_shop_undergoes_renovation/18547/ 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.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:09:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/marine_shop_undergoes_renovation/18547/#When:17:09:00Z Pastimes http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/pastimes4/18539/ 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. 

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:41:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/pastimes4/18539/#When:16:41:00Z School news http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/school_news6/18538/ Aishia King, a Stafford resident, just completed a three-day workshop where high school students explored their interests in design, media arts or fashion.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:37:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/school_news6/18538/#When:16:37:00Z Potomac Hospital offers support groups http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/potomac_hospital_offers_support_groups/18534/ Alcoholics Anonymous mets every Sunday at 2 p.m. in the hospital conference room.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:26:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/potomac_hospital_offers_support_groups/18534/#When:16:26:00Z Jeanette Shelton Clift http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/jeanette_shelton_clift/18284/ Jeanette Shelton Clift, 96, of Fredericksburg died Thursday, July 3, 2007 at Woodmont Center.

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:42:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/jeanette_shelton_clift/18284/#When:16:42:00Z David Gandy http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/david_gandy/18283/ David Charles Gandy, 48, of Stafford County died Sunday, June 29, 2008 at his home. 

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:41:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/david_gandy/18283/#When:16:41:00Z Debra Gerlach http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/debra_gerlach/18282/ Debra L. (Leckey) Gerlach, 41, of Nanty Glo, Pa., died Sunday, June 29, 2008. 

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:40:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/debra_gerlach/18282/#When:16:40:00Z John Henry Lukhard III http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/john_henry_lukhard_iii/18281/ John Henry Lukhard III, 62, of Spotsylvania, formerly of Richmond, died July 4, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital.

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:38:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/john_henry_lukhard_iii/18281/#When:16:38:00Z Adopt Teddy http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_teddy/18238/ 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. 

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:04:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_teddy/18238/#When:20:04:00Z Adopt Luckey http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_luckey/18237/ 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.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:02:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_luckey/18237/#When:20:02:00Z Adopt Pumpkin http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_pumpkin1/18236/ 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. 

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:55:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_pumpkin1/18236/#When:19:55:00Z Adopt Piper http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_piper/18235/ 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

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:53:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_piper/18235/#When:19:53:00Z A peek behind the big screen http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/a_peek_behind_the_big_screen1/18234/ About 25 visitors gathered by the east lawn of Mount Vernon on a hot Tuesday morning last week for a special National Treasure Tour. 

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:48:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/a_peek_behind_the_big_screen1/18234/#When:19:48:00Z Military news http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/military_news2/18226/ Sean M. Peterson has received an Army ROTC scholarship for three years to attend the ROTC program at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. 

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:37:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/military_news2/18226/#When:19:37:00Z College news http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/college_news5/18225/ Joshua Gene, of Stafford, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:36:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/college_news5/18225/#When:19:36:00Z Births http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/births2/18222/ The following welcomed newborn babies at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge:

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:33:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/births2/18222/#When:18:33:00Z More women losing eyesight to disease http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/health_med_fit/health/article/more_women_losing_eyesight_to_disease/18221/ RICHMOND — More women than men are diagnosed with vision threatening eye disease every year. 

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:32:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/health_med_fit/health/article/more_women_losing_eyesight_to_disease/18221/#When:18:32:00Z Combat pilot a mentor http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles//article/combat_pilot_a_mentor/17922/ TYSONS CORNER — Women gathered last week over champagne to hear words of encouragement and accomplishment from a decorated Stafford citizen.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:58:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles//article/combat_pilot_a_mentor/17922/#When:19:58:01Z Ruebin Foy Sale Jr. http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/ruebin_foy_sale_jr/17917/ Ruebin Foy Sale Jr. 79, of Stafford, died Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Leewood Nursing Home.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:50:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/ruebin_foy_sale_jr/17917/#When:19:50:00Z School news http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/school_news5/17916/ The following fifth-graders earned the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence for earning at least a 90 percent grade point average during fourth grade and the first semester of fifth grade, plus a minimum of a 550 on their most recent reading or math standardized tests.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:49:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/school_news5/17916/#When:19:49:00Z College news http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/college_news4/17913/ Danielle Ernestine Green, of Stafford, received a bachelor’s degree in Education from Oklahoma State University. Green graduated Cum Laude with honors.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:46:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/college_news4/17913/#When:19:46:00Z Military briefs http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/military_briefs1/17914/ Air Force Airman Danielle Braswell has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:46:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/military_briefs1/17914/#When:19:46:00Z Play it cool: Enjoy this summer’s breezy picnics http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/play_it_cool_enjoy_this_summers_breezy_picnics/17903/ Nothing’s hotter this time of year than a Fourth of July picnic. 

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:28:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/play_it_cool_enjoy_this_summers_breezy_picnics/17903/#When:19:28:00Z George Carlin’s family chooses Virginia group for donation http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/george_carlins_family_chooses_virginia_group_for_donation/17902/ Curmudgeonly comedian George Carlin, who died of heart failure Sunday at age 71, would no doubt approve of the two organizations his family chose to receive donations in his name. 

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:27:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/george_carlins_family_chooses_virginia_group_for_donation/17902/#When:19:27:00Z New TV series takes another look at teen pregnancy http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/new_tv_series_takes_another_look_at_teen_pregnancy/17901/ Television producer Brenda Hampton calls her new drama ’7th Heaven’ with sex.”

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:25:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/new_tv_series_takes_another_look_at_teen_pregnancy/17901/#When:19:25:00Z Salon raises money for breast cancer research http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/salon_raises_money_for_breast_cancer_research/17899/ STAFFORD — Hairstylists and employees from Studio G Salon in North Stafford attracted some attention over the weekend wearing pink T-shirts that read, “Save the Boobies.”

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:57:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/salon_raises_money_for_breast_cancer_research/17899/#When:18:57:00Z Local teen eyes gold http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/local_teen_eyes_gold/17897/ STAFFORD — A children’s sleepover has led to a local teenager’s chance to compete for a possible spot at the Olympic games.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:39:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/local_teen_eyes_gold/17897/#When:18:39:00Z Community breifs http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/community_breifs/17885/ The Alzheimer’s Association will offer the following programs during the month of July.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:04:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/community_breifs/17885/#When:18:04:01Z SPCA to hold area benefit for animals http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/spca_to_hold_area_benefit_for_animals/17884/ The Greater Fredericksburg SPCA will be hosting a Wine and Whiskers charity event, to help find homes for otherwise homeless animals. 

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:03:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/spca_to_hold_area_benefit_for_animals/17884/#When:18:03:00Z Adopt Terry http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles//article/adopt_terry/17881/ Terry is a large terrier mix. He is an adult, neutered, tan and very friendly dog. 

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:58:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles//article/adopt_terry/17881/#When:17:58:00Z Adopt Julie http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_julie/17880/ Julie is a Jack Russell terrier. She is two years old, white and brown and housebroken.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:55:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_julie/17880/#When:17:55:00Z Adopt Willy http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_willy/17879/ I am a 1-year-old shepherd/hound mix that gets along great with cats.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:53:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_willy/17879/#When:17:53:00Z Adopt Maxwell http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_maxwell/17878/ Hello! I’m an affectionate schnauzer/poodle mix who is very sweet and playful.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:51:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_maxwell/17878/#When:16:51:00Z GUEST COLUMN: Commonwealth ChalleNGe: What I learned http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/guest_column_commonwealth_challenge_what_i_learned/17674/ Offered free to at-risk teens ages 16 to 18 in Virginia, Commonwealth ChalleNGe is a statewide co-educational program with two components: a 22-week quasi-military residential phase followed by a 12-month post-residential phase. 

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:04:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/guest_column_commonwealth_challenge_what_i_learned/17674/#When:05:04:00Z Michael W. Shelton http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/michael_w_shelton/17673/ Michael Wayne Shelton, 37, of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at his residence.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:02:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/michael_w_shelton/17673/#When:05:02:00Z Authors tell story of WWII pilots http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/authors_tell_story_of_wwii_pilots/17671/ STAFFORD — A Virginia author is drawing attention to a lesser-known group of pilots that helped America win World War II.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:55:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/authors_tell_story_of_wwii_pilots/17671/#When:04:55:00Z Ready for the Runway http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/ready_for_the_runway/17657/ FREDERICKSBURG — Tyra Banks was nowhere to be found at Chancellor’s Village in Fredericksburg on Saturday afternoon.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:15:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/ready_for_the_runway/17657/#When:04:15:00Z Lap of luxury http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/lap_of_luxury/17648/ TAMPA — No matter how high gas prices go or how tough the housing market is, Angie Todd’s dogs will never go without the best. 

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:26:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/lap_of_luxury/17648/#When:03:26:00Z Web can monitor blood pressure http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/health_med_fit/health/article/web_can_monitor_blood_pressure/17647/ Patients who checked their blood pressure at home with a pharmacist monitoring those readings over the Internet achieved better blood-pressure control than patients getting traditional care, research shows. 

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:25:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/health_med_fit/health/article/web_can_monitor_blood_pressure/17647/#When:03:25:00Z Pastimes http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/pastimes3/17646/ The Fourth-Annual Spotsylvania Stars and Stripes Spectacular will be held at the Spotsylvania Courthouse from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:24:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/pastimes3/17646/#When:03:24:00Z Military news http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/military_news1/17645/ Marine Corps 2nd Lt. William M. Barrett, son of Catherine M. and Michael W. Barrett of Stafford, recently reported for duty with Training Squadron 21, Naval Air Station, Kingsville, Texas.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:22:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/military_news1/17645/#When:03:22:00Z Adopt Flash http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_flash/17639/ Flash, a 2-year-old, male, West Highland White Terrier (westie) mix, is neutered. He is good with children, dogs and cats.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:59:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_flash/17639/#When:02:59:00Z Adopt Diego http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_diego/17636/ Diego is a stray, neutered male, domestic shorthaired, orange tiger cat. He is declawed, and very sweet and affectionate.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:55:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_diego/17636/#When:02:55:00Z Adopt Clark http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_clark/17635/ I am a handsome longhaired, affectionate, lovable, 1-year-old kitty. 

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:54:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_clark/17635/#When:02:54:00Z Adopt Honey http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_honey/17634/ I am a 1-year-old shepherd/hound mix, that gets along great with cats.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:51:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/adopt_honey/17634/#When:02:51:00Z College news http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/college_news3/17633/ Daniel A. Boyd, of Stafford, received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics from Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. 

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:50:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/college_news3/17633/#When:02:50:00Z Births http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/births1/17632/ The following babies were recently born at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge:

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:49:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/births1/17632/#When:02:49:00Z Community briefs http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/community_briefs1/17631/ STAFFORD — American Legion Auxiliary Stafford Unit 290 is sponsoring 16 students to attend 2008 American Legion Auxiliary Virginia Girls State.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:47:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/community_briefs1/17631/#When:02:47:00Z Jim Scoggins http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/jim_scoggins/17351/ Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James Edward “Jim” Scoggins, 63, of Stafford County passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008, at his home.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:36:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/jim_scoggins/17351/#When:18:36:00Z Johanna Nissley http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/johanna_nissley/17350/ Johanna Nissley, 82, died June 12, 2008 at Wilburn Gardens in Fredericksburg.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:35:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/johanna_nissley/17350/#When:18:35:00Z Emma Mae Horn Cotter http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/emma_mae_horn_cotter/17349/ Emma Mae Horn Cotter, 82, of Stafford passed away peacefully in her home Friday, June 13, 2008 after a long battle with cancer.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:33:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/emma_mae_horn_cotter/17349/#When:18:33:00Z Linor Reynolds Bledsoe http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/linor_reynolds_bledsoe/17348/ Linor Reynolds Bledsoe, 74, died Friday, June 6, 2008 at Orange County Nursing Home. 

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:32:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/linor_reynolds_bledsoe/17348/#When:18:32:00Z Alma Jean Banks http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/alma_jean_banks/17347/ Alma Jean Banks 74, of Stafford, died Thursday, June 12, 2008 at her home.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:31:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/alma_jean_banks/17347/#When:18:31:00Z Katheryne Alfred http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/katheryne_alfred/17346/ Katheryne Crawley Browning Alfred, 94, of Hartwood died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at her home.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:29:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article/katheryne_alfred/17346/#When:18:29:00Z Juneteenth to be observed http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/juneteenth_to_be_observed/17288/ STAFFORD — In preparation for the day that marks the official end of slavery in America, one local pastor says the Civil War is still being fought today and that it needs to stop.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:26:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/juneteenth_to_be_observed/17288/#When:17:26:00Z Adopt Licia http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_licia/17280/ Licia is a nice beagle/corgi mix (the shelter also thinks she has sheltie in her), brown/white, and 3 years old.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:01:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_licia/17280/#When:17:01:01Z Adopt Tut http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_tut/17279/ Tut, captured in this photo having his belly rubbed, is a 1-year-old, white and brown Jack Russell.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_tut/17279/#When:17:00:00Z Adopt Candy http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_candy/17277/ Candy is a lovely domestic long-haired calico.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:58:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_candy/17277/#When:16:58:00Z Adopt Belle http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_belle/17275/ Hello, I am a 7-year-old cocker spaniel mix who adores anyone who gives me love and attention.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:55:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_belle/17275/#When:16:55:00Z Adopt Smokey http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_smokey1/17273/ Hi! I’m an adorable 2-year-old kitty that is full of personality. 

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:53:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_smokey1/17273/#When:16:53:00Z Salad dressings by you http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/food_cooking/article/salad_dressings_by_you/17269/ You really don’t have any reason not to make your own salad dressings. 

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:34:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/food_cooking/article/salad_dressings_by_you/17269/#When:16:34:00Z Gun permits http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/gun_permits1/17267/ The following were issued concealed weapon permits by Stafford County Circuit Court in May:

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:33:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/gun_permits1/17267/#When:16:33:00Z Divorces http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/divorces1/17268/ The following were granted divorces by Stafford County Circuit Court in May:

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:33:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/divorces1/17268/#When:16:33:00Z Residents clean up local creek http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/residents_clean_up_local_creek/17265/ AQUIA — More than 20 Aquia Harbour residents gathered beside Aquia Creek and voluntarily worked most of the day Saturday to remove trees, logs and other debris from the waters upstream from the community’s vehicle bridge

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:27:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/residents_clean_up_local_creek/17265/#When:16:27:00Z A new lease on life http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles//article/a_new_lease_on_life/17264/ STAFFORD — More than two years ago Brenda Thompson thought that her life was over when she collapsed at a shopping mall and couldn’t breathe. Today she has become the focus of a national television documentary and the proud owner of two new lungs.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:13:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles//article/a_new_lease_on_life/17264/#When:16:13:00Z Rikki’s Refuge in Orange a nice place to call home http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/rikkis_refuge_in_orange_a_nice_place_to_call_home/17263/ STAFFORD — Rikki’s Refuge, a no-kill, all-species animal sanctuary in Orange, has enough love to go around for everyone. 

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:05:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/rikkis_refuge_in_orange_a_nice_place_to_call_home/17263/#When:16:05:00Z PARENTING: Priorities shift for parents when least expected http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/relationships_special_occasions/parenting/article/parenting_priorities_shift_for_parents_when_least_expected/17207/ Lots of people talk about priorities: How they need to get them in order, how they’re out of whack and so on.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:13:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/relationships_special_occasions/parenting/article/parenting_priorities_shift_for_parents_when_least_expected/17207/#When:21:13:00Z College news http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/college_news2/17206/ Rebekah Brown of Stafford graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in science and psychology from Regent University. 

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:10:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/any/article/college_news2/17206/#When:21:10:00Z PARENTING: Just being ‘Dad’ is rewarding enough http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/relationships_special_occasions/parenting/article/parenting_just_being_dad_is_rewarding_enough/16949/ After more than two years on the job, I’ve gotten used to being a father. But I’m still not sure what to make of Father’s Day.

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:24:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/relationships_special_occasions/parenting/article/parenting_just_being_dad_is_rewarding_enough/16949/#When:17:24:00Z Adopt Camille http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_camille/16948/ I’m a beautiful two-year-old brown tabby that is very sweet and affectionate.

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:21:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_camille/16948/#When:17:21:00Z Adopt Diesel http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_diesel/16947/ Hi! I’m a 6-month-old shepherd mix that promises to provide you endless hours of entertainment.

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:20:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_diesel/16947/#When:17:20:00Z Adopt Fable http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_fable/16946/ Fable is a 4-year-old red/whit, female husky. She is a spayed female, crate-trained and good with children.

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:14:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_fable/16946/#When:17:14:00Z Adopt Skyler http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_skyler/16945/ Skyler is a 7-year-old black chow/lab mix, neutered male that is crate-trained and good with children. 

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:12:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/lifestyles/pets/article/adopt_skyler/16945/#When:17:12:00Z