Lifestyles News for Stafford County Sun

Profile: Frank Withrow

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:07:00 EDT

STAFFORD — Dr. Frank Withrow has a vision of the future for America’s school children that many have not thought of yet.

Henry H. Gandy

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:54:00 EDT

Henry H. Gandy, 78, of Fredericksburg, died Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

Pete Johnson

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:53:00 EDT

Graham Lee “Pete” Johnson, 65, of Stafford County died Monday, May 5, 2008 at his home.

Walter Garcia

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:53:00 EDT

Walter Garcia, 50, of Stafford County, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 following his battle with cancer.

Janet ‘Jan’ Meyers

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:52:01 EDT

Janet G. “Jan” Meyers, 59, of Stafford County, died Saturday, May 10, at her home.

Ruth Jackson Scott

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:51:00 EDT

Ruth Jackson Scott, 51, of Stafford, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

J.J. Snyder

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:50:00 EDT

John James “J.J."Snyder Sr., 63, of Stafford died Monday, May 12, 2008 at his home.

Billy Taylor

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:49:01 EDT

William F. “Billy” Taylor, 63, of Hartwood, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

Tina Wenzel

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:47:01 EDT

Audrey S. “Tina” Wenzel, 67, of Fredericksburg, died Monday, May 5, 2008 at her home.

School news

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:26:01 EDT

News from area schools

Student musican on top

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:01:00 EDT

North Stafford senior ready for Carolina Crown

Adopt Rocket

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:39:00 EDT

This and other animals are avialble for adoption at the Greater Fredericksburg ASPCA.

Adopt Shane

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:31:00 EDT

This animal and others are available for adoption at the Greater Fredericksburg SPCA.

Moments with Mom

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:58:00 EDT

Locals celebrate Mother’s Day

PARENTING: Ready for the world: It takes a village…or does it?

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:36:01 EDT

The old saying is at least partly right. It may not take a whole village to raise my son, but a lot of folks sure have a hand in his continued progress. In fact, it’s a good thing he’s so young, else he would be really confused by the whole deal.

Adopt Thor

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:40:00 EDT

I am a 1-year-old kitty that is very sweet and affectionate.

Adopt Belle

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:37:00 EDT

I am a cocker spaniel mix that wants nothing more than to curl up by your side. I

Catherine McMichael

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:07:00 EDT

Catherine H. McMichael, 87, died Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge.

Christian L. Hansen

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:05:00 EDT

Commander Christian Lincoln Hansen, 75, of Fredericksburg, died Friday, April 18, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

Brain cancer patient: Diploma teaches lesson

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:33:00 EDT

STAFFORD — Life has been anything but average for a Stafford woman who has spent seven years in the U.S. Army, nearly 10 years in college and has undergone 39 radiation treatments to fight inoperable brain cancer.

PARENTING: Poor parenting can run the gamut

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:02:00 EDT

All parents, I imagine, have times in which they feel like they’re not all they can be for their children.

School news this week

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:41:01 EDT

News from area schools

Pastimes

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:02:00 EDT

A look at events in the area

Adopt Sassy

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:56:01 EDT

Hello! I’m a beautiful 8-year-old kitty that wants nothing more than to curl up by your side.

Shelter provides temporary haven

Thu, 01 May 2008 18:44:00 EDT

STAFFORD — If you are a stray dog or cat, this could be one of the last places you want to end up, but if you’re a person who has room for a loving animal in your home, this may just be the place for you.

Family Fun Day brings crowds, pets to park

Thu, 01 May 2008 18:01:00 EDT

STAFFORD — A crowd of 400 displayed a dogged determination to attend the seventh annual Family Fun Day at Duff McDuff Green Park on Sunday. They braved an angry sky to participate in the fun, but informational activities.

Pastimes

Thu, 01 May 2008 17:57:00 EDT

Paintings by Shirley Whelan will be on display exhibit and open during regular operating hours of the Porter Branch Library in Stafford.

School news

Thu, 01 May 2008 17:41:00 EDT

Area school news from around the county.

PARENTING: Tech-savvy toddlers could be next

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:11:00 EDT

It used to sound silly to me when my parents would say that my sister and I knew more about technology than they did.

Doctor says she’s overcome cancer through faith

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:50:00 EDT

WOODBRIDGE — Claudia Thomas has fought for civil rights — and her own life. Thomas, 58, is an orthopedic sur-geon living in Lady Lake, Fla., who said she was the first black woman in the field.

Kenneth Wine

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:01:01 EDT

Kenneth Reid “Kenny” Wine, 75, of Stafford County, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

Brittany McGrath

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Brittany McGrath, 22 and a graduate of Stafford High School, died April 22, 2008 after a six-year battle with Wegener’s granulomatosis.

Ernestine Gordon

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:59:00 EDT

Ernestine L. Gordon, 81, of Woodbridge, Virginia, died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge.

James Emory Gates

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:58:00 EDT

James Emory Gates, 59, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at INOVA Healthplex.

Robert W. Becker

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:55:00 EDT

Robert W. Becker Jr., 57, of Stafford County died Friday, April 25th, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

Pets of the Week: Patton

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:45:00 EDT

Hello, I’m Patton.

Pets of the Week: Max

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:40:00 EDT

Hello! I’m Max.

Spring Cleaning: Don’t forget your makeup

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:16:00 EDT

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your closet. It’s for your makeup, too.

Students discuss Earth Day

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:14:00 EDT

The idea was to get ideas. That’s why a group of about 60 area elementary and middle school students gathered Saturday at Godwin Middle School for a brainstorming session on how to get the word out on conservation and the environment.

How to grow a guilt-free, Earth-friendly patch of grass

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:06:00 EDT

You mow it, spray it, fertilize it, weed it, water it, plug it, rake it, thatch it and edge it — the lawn, that is, that endless glutton of time and energy and usurper of weekends.

Virginia Tech’s Frank Beamer to speak locally

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:04:00 EDT

MANASSAS – Virginia Tech head football coach Frank Beamer will be the featured speaker at the “Breakfast of Champions” benefit on May 6 at the Carteret Boys and Girls Club, 9501 Dean Park Lane, Manassas.

Toast to the troops

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:33:00 EDT

QUANTICO — Stuffing 10,000 boxes with personal care items Saturday was the perfect way for Marine Staff Sgt. Matthew Carman and more than 200 other volunteers to say thank you to troops serving overseas.

Web site unveiled for race

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:44:00 EDT

QUANTICO — Organizers of the Marine Corps Marathon have unveiled marinecorpshistorichalf.com — the official Web site for the inaugural Marine Corps Historic Half, a race taking place May 18 in Fredericksburg.

North Stafford grad now Naval Captain

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:36:01 EDT

A Navy officer that began his career as an enlisted seaman was promoted to the prestigious rank of captain April 18.

Air Force sergeant graduates in Miss.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:35:00 EDT

An Air Force sergeant has recently graduated from the Air Traffic Control Operations Apprentice Course at Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Miss.

Soldier with local ties set to deploy

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:34:00 EDT

A soldier with local ties to the Fredericksburg area has been mobilized and prepared for a future deployment that will take him to Iraq.

Pastimes

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:31:00 EDT

The Pied Piper Theatre presents Peter Pan

Area school news

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:24:00 EDT

The Brooke Point High School After Prom Committee Car Show held April 5 was a success.

Pets of the Week: Heather

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:08:00 EDT

I am an absolutely beautiful 1-year-old silver tabby cat that is one of the most affectionate girls here at the SPCA.

Pets of the Week: KiKi

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:25:00 EDT

Hello, I’m Kiki and I am a 3-year-old Lhasa Apso who is very sweet and gentle.

Cordie Lee Weeks

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:36:00 EDT

Cordie Lee Weeks, 69, of Spotsylvania County, died Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

John Roger Lanterman

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:35:00 EDT

John Roger Lanterman, 72, of Stafford died Tuesday, April 8, 2008.

Jeanette Perry Fisher

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:29:00 EDT

Jeanette Perry Fisher, 76, of Fredericksburg, died Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

Seniors’ program needs volunteers

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:32:00 EDT

The Senior Visitors Program, a service that promotes independence and healthy living for seniors, is looking for volunteers to serve as visitors.

Photography student gets certification

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:32:00 EDT

Northern Virginia native Jessica L. George will return to the local area in July to begin her career in digital photography.

River center set to open

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:30:00 EDT

The Rappahannock River Water Trail Orientation Center will celebrate its grand opening April 26.

Group focuses on redevelopment

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:28:00 EDT

The redevelopment of the Falmouth area will be the topic of a public meeting to be held April 24.

‘Friends’ plan river clean up

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:27:00 EDT

Friends of the Rappahannock will hold its annual Spring River Cleanup on April 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Area school news

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:48:00 EDT

Area school news

PARENTING: Sports mirror life’s lessons for children

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:39:00 EDT

Most of the time I’m confused by the adage that, in sports, “winning isn’t everything.”

Quantico’s Young Marines assist at horse-rescue farm

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:24:00 EDT

FREDERICKSBURG — The Quantico Young Marines put the saying “Marines help Marines” into action Saturday, as they spent the day volunteering at Eagle Hill Farm in Fredericksburg.

Naturalization marks special time

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:12:00 EDT

Ceremony special for local service members

‘Big dig’ held at school site

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:33:00 EDT

STAFFORD — Before Stafford County can build the school system’s sixth high school it must clear out some leftover artifacts from a bygone era.

River cleanup planned

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:12:00 EDT

Friends of the Rappahannock has announced that it will hold its annual Spring River Cleanup on April 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

School news this week

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:39:00 EDT

The following is a look at whats happening in Stafford County Schools this week.

Anna Mae Storck

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:16:01 EDT

Anna Mae Storck, 81, of Stafford County died Monday, April 7, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

Raymond Simpson Sr.

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:15:00 EDT

Raymond Eugene Simpson Sr., 76, of Stafford County, died Saturday, April 5, 2008 at his residence.

David A. Reeve

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:25:00 EDT

David A. Reeve, 65, formerly of Stafford County, died at his home in Richmond of an apparent heart attack or stroke.

Clinton J. Morgan

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:24:00 EDT

Clinton J. Morgan, 61, of Fredericksburg died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

Janice V. Layton

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:23:01 EDT

Janice V. Layton, 65, of Fredericksburg died Monday, April 7, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

Jeremy Lewis Miller

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:23:00 EDT

Jeremy Lewis Miller, 35, of Spotsylvania County died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 in Washington, D.C.

Alice Heflin

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:22:00 EDT

Alice Lillian Heflin, 62, of Stafford County died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at her residence.

Donny Carroll

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:17:00 EDT

Donald Alan “Donny” Carroll, 44, of Stafford County died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

Airport to host ducks for charity event

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:54:00 EDT

STAFFORD — The Stafford County Regional Airport will soon be overrun with little yellow ducks, and they planned it that way.

Family event planned in Ferry Farm

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:19:00 EDT

The Coalition for Communities Without Violence is once again inviting families to McDuff Green Park in Ferry Farm.

Contestants eye Miss USA Pageant

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:50:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Las Vegas lights will be even brighter in one week as the Miss USA Pageant is set to take the stage from that city, and be broadcast to homes across the nation April 11.

Ethel Pratt Timmons

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:11:01 EDT

Ethel Pratt Timmons, 82, of Fredericksburg, died Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital.

Kelly Ann Luckey

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:10:00 EDT

Kelly Ann Luckey, 18, of Stafford County and a graduate of North Stafford High School, died Friday, March 21, 2008.

Ted E. Jones, Jr.

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:09:00 EDT

Ted E. Jones, Jr., 80, of Falmouth, died Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

Roland Byers Brunk

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:07:00 EDT

Roland Byers Brunk, 80, of Stafford County died Thursday, March 20, 2008.

Erva Elizabeth Baker

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:06:00 EDT

Erva Elizabeth Baker, 78, of Spotsylvania died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 after battling cancer.

Girl, 6, shines at D.C. benefit

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:16:01 EDT

Local child battling epilepsy joins walk

Ethel Pratt Timmons

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:16:00 EDT

Ethel Pratt Timmons, 82, of Fredericksburg died Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital.

Annie Dora Dickenson

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:15:00 EDT

Annie Dora Dickenson, 80, of Fredericksburg died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Onyx Nursing Home.

Minnette Payne Olive Bradshaw Butler

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:14:00 EDT

Minnette Payne Olive Bradshaw Butler, 90, of Falmouth died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Woodmont Health Care Center

Roland Byers Brunk

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:13:00 EDT

Roland Byers Brunk, 80, of Stafford County died Thursday, March 20, 2008.

Caroline Moncure Woodard

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:40:00 EDT

Caroline Moncure Woodard, 87, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008.

Annette E. Wandrick

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:39:00 EDT

Annette E. Wandrick, 69, of Stafford County died Thursday, March 13, 2008 at her home

Dorothy P. Sullivan

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:38:00 EDT

Dorothy Pugh Sullivan, 74, of Fredericksburg, died Saturday, March 15, at Mary Washington Hospital.

Kim Victoria Shelton

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:37:00 EDT

Kim Victoria Shelton, 46, of Mine Run died Sunday, March 16, 2008.

Doris Ball Scott

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:34:00 EDT

Doris Ball Scott, 83, of Stafford County, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital.

Hattie Marders Gray

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:33:00 EDT

Hattie Marders Gray, 85, of Ferry Farms died Friday, March 14, 2008, at Mary Washington Hospital following a stroke.

Juanita Faye Pritchett Anderson

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:32:00 EDT

Juanita Faye Pritchett Anderson, 51, of Hartwood died Thursday, March 13, 2008.

John N. Wood

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:44:00 EDT

John N. Wood, 40, of Stafford County, died Sunday, March 9, 2008.

Kaley M. Marsden

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:43:00 EDT

Kaley Marie Marsden, three months, died Saturday, March 8, 2008.

Rickie Fines

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:42:00 EDT

Rickie Vernon Fines, 55, of Stafford County, died Monday, March 10, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital.

Billy Greer

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:42:00 EDT

William J. “Billy” Greer, 38, of Fredericksburg died Sunday, March 9, 2008.

Wallace Stansbury Bourne

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:41:00 EDT

Wallace Stansbury Bourne, 93, of Fredericksburg died Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital.

Join the fun at Eggsplosion

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:03:00 EDT

Join the excitement at Stafford County Parks & Recreation's Eggsplosion.

Charity turns locks into wigs

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:03:00 EDT

FREDERICKSBURG - The Lisa G Salon in downtown Fredericksburg was standing room only Sunday afternoon as 18 residents turned out to donate their hair, to be made into wigs for disadvantaged children and those suffering from long-term medical hair loss.