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Gov. Ralph Northam appears determined to remain in office, regardless of a wide chorus of calls for him to resign over a racist photo in his medical school yearbook that was spread across social media Feb. 1. Northam apologized twice for appearing in the photo that shows one man in blackface and another in a Ku Klux Klan costume, before recanting those confessions in a bizarre news conference Feb. 2, when he said he wasn’t in the picture. Northam did admit that he performed with black shoe polish on his face to look like Michael Jackson in a dance competition that same year. And he did appear ready to show his moonwalk skills. The week that followed has included hushed meetings as Northam worked to secure support from his senior staff, along with new scandal around his likely successor, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. The governor’s position as Virginia’s leader is held together by a thread, said Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington. “It’s been quite some time since this was acceptable,” Farnsworth said of blackface. “But the Northam case may demonstrate now that it’s politically fatal.” Political leaders from both sides of the aisle in Virginia and nationally have called on Northam to step down. The voices that ring loudest come from the black legislators who helped secure the office for Northam in 2017. The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus called the yearbook photo a betrayal. Del. Luke Torian, D-52nd District, said blackface is meant to demean, threaten and intimidate the African American community, and he called for Northam to step down. “We cannot begin the healing process until he submits his resignation,” he said. Northam’s swift political fall raises old questions about the state’s history and the legacy of Jim Crow, including prominent parks and statues that honor Confederate leaders, Farnsworth said. Virginia still has a state holiday for Lee-Jackson Day,

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which commemorates the two Confederate leaders. Depending how long Northam remains in office, this scandal could become an issue when voters head to the polls in November to select state senators and delegates. “If Northam resigns in coming days, there will be more issues coming out between now and November to shape the discussion,” Farnsworth said. “But if Northam is governor in the fall, it may well be part of the conversation.” No matter what happens, this incident means all politicians and candidates will receive increased scrutiny on matters of race, Farnsworth said. “In some ways, I think that the Democrats are taking a strong stand because of conviction,” Farnsworth said, noting many Democrats have been focused on higher standards for public officials when faced with scandals involving President Donald Trump and nominees for U.S. Senate and the Supreme Court in recent years. Now, Democrats have largely called for Northam’s resignation. That contrasts with Republicans who did not

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Northam, there’s hardly a Democrat out there publicly urging the governor to stay in office. The Democrats have a very consistent idea that Northam has to go.” The new challenge for Democrats may be in how they address the next scandal that may loom over the governor’s mansion. A woman’s claims that Fairfax assaulted her in 2004 came to light this week after a private message she posted on social media became public. Fairfax has denied the allegations and threatened legal action, while the woman has reportedly hired a Washington law firm to represent her. “Every person who has a claim that they have been sexually assaulted deserves to tell their own story in their time, and that’s not yet happened,” Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., told CBS News in an interview. Attorney General Mark Herring announced Wednesday that he dressed in black makeup and a wig to look like a rapper for a party in 1980. “That I have contributed to the pain Virginians have felt this week is the greatest shame I have ever felt,” Herring said. “In the days ahead, honest conversations and discussions will make it clear whether I can or should continue to serve as attorney general, but no matter where we go from here, I will say that from the bottom of my heart, I am deeply, deeply sorry for the pain that I cause with this revelation.”

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Words matter, but pictures matter more and press conference were The phrase is originally creddisasters. ited to Confucius, with some Its nonsensical, it’s weird, variation over the years, and it’s and, with his contradican apt saying in Virginia politory explanations, none of it tics at the moment: “A picture makes sense. The calls for his is worth a thousand words.” resignation have been mountOr, in the case of Gov. Ralph ing day after day. Almost every Northam’s 1984 medical yearDAVID KERR Democratic operative and book picture, even a thousand politician in the state has called for his words do not come close to explaining resignation. Perhaps even by the time the image. this is published, he will have resigned. The whole bizarre situation began a Which would be a very good idea. week ago on Friday when a reporter for a But let’s get back to this picture busiconservative blog found a picture on the governor’s medical school yearbook page ness. A person in public life can say, write or do some of the most outrageous of two men. One was dressed in blackthings and most of the time be forgiven face and the other in a Ku Klux Klan hat for the excesses. If someone brings up and robe. an article, a column or a quote from a Almost immediately the governor said speech, a public figure can simply say that it was him in the offending picture “that was then, but my position is differand that he was sorry. ent now.” That didn’t cut it, the explanation But find a picture, and it never seems wasn’t adequate, the image of that old to go away. photograph was too powerful and, In 1950 Sen. Millard Tydings was up believe it or not, the situation actually got for re-election in Maryland. He was a worse. shoe-in. They next day, in an incredibly painful That is, until someone did a little 1950s news conference, he said it wasn’t him in photo manipulating that showed the the picture after all and that he had no senator listening to the radio with Earl idea how the photo got on his yearbook Browder, a noted American communist. page. That was all it took in that paranoid He said he had never even bought a copy of the yearbook. And then, to make era, and the senator lost. It’s since become an iconic photo. matters worse, he said that once in an unrelated incident he had put black shoe- Even photo analysts at the time said it was a hoax, but that didn’t seem to matshine polish on his face in order to enter ter. a talent contest to imitate Michael JackIt sealed the senator’s fate just the son. Only the restraining influence of his wife kept the governor from demonstrat- same. All the explanations in the world couldn’t make it go away. ing his ability to Moon Dance, Michael Photos have even scuttled the Jackson style. campaigns of local candidates. In 2010 It does leave some wondering if there Crystal Ball (her father was a scientist is anyone in the Democratic political establishment who knows anything about specializing in crystals, so thus, her damage control or messaging. The photo unusual name) was the Democratic candidate in the 1st Congressional was awful, and the resulting explanation

District in Virginia. She seemed a formidable candidate, that is, until some risqué photos emerged from a party she attended a decade or so earlier. They weren’t pornographic, but they weren’t G-rated either. What’s more, the reaction was a classic double standard. Had she been one of the men in the photos it’s doubtful the image would have made much difference. However, we judge women more harshly in these circumstances and her campaign never recovered. The upside to the embarrassment Ms. Ball faced was that her spirited defense showed how impressive she was on camera. She soon got her a place on the CNN lineup. The list goes on. There is Michael Dukakis looking diminutive and silly in the turret of a tank. It’s a comical and rather sad photo. He lost that November to George Bush. Then there is one-time presidential aspirant Gary Hart. He was photographed in front of a yacht with a pretty girl sitting provocatively in his lap. The girl wasn’t his wife. The senator was already dealing with charges of philandering and this photo was hardly the family image his campaign was hoping to project. Hart, once the presumed nominee, quickly became a political footnote. Pictures, as history shows, are hard to outrun. Particularly, in the case of Governor Northam whose story keeps changing. But, even if he had an explanation, it’s still a lasting image — one that evokes a deep and emotional reaction that can’t be undone. No words it seems can make that picture go away. David Kerr, a former member of the Stafford County School Board, is an instructor in political science at VCU and can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.

IT SEEMS TO ME | HARVEY S. GOLD

We must learn to move on from the Civil War by Germany throughout the Nazi It seems to me…We have regime. The inhumanity that all developed a strange way at the people in Germany permitlooking at the present based ted caused the deaths of milon happenings of the past. In lions of human beings and left a way, it seems almost schizodeep scars on the lives of those phrenic. who suffered that inhumanity but We forgive some things that happened in the past even though HARVEY GOLD managed to survive. Much the same could be said they may have been unbelievably of Japan, whose national flag is the same heinous. Yet we punish some things in rising sun that stood for the destruction the present only because they may have of the United States and other countries. been associated with some thing in the We and our allied friends defeated past that is wrong by today’s standards. them in World War II. Although during My comments here don’t indicate my the war with those countries we were position on any of these issues, although taught to hate them, today both countries I do have positions. My purpose in have been forgiven and are considered making these comments is to show how acceptable friends and partners. strangely we are making certain judgeJapan’s flag flies today alongside the ments regarding past events. stars and stripes on various occasions. For example, perhaps the most cruel, inhumane, depraved behavior of a country, They are no longer our enemy and no longer a threat to us. The forgiveness we especially in modern times, was exhibited

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have shown toward these countries includes all those people who may not have actively committed crimes against us but accepted that evil behavior. Because those countries made some sort of apology, we forgave them and we and the world moved on. This is not surprising since this type of forgiveness is embodied in Judeo-Christian teachings. But here is where I have trouble when it comes to the attitude regarding the Confederate States of America. And before you read further, it is important that you understand I have no axe to grind in this controversy and no dog in the fight. While slavery existed in the U.S. and the North was fighting the South over that and other issues, my ancestors were suffering under the cruelty of the czars and the horrors of the constant GOLD attacks, known as poPAGE 5 groms, on Jewish villages.

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St. George’s Episcopal Church will host The St. George Chamber Orchestra at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, as part of the church’s Chamber Concert Series. Selections for the concert will include: Mozart’s “Symphony No. 29,” Gershwin’s “Lullaby” and Homilius’ “Kommt, frohe Volker, herzu,” featuring the St. George’s choir. James Kazik, staff JAMES KAZIK arranger at one of the premiere Washington, GOLD

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I clearly understand prejudice, I have endured it throughout my lifetime. I despise it in any form. My dilemma certainly is not with those fighting against prejudice or bias toward any segment of law-abiding citizenry. I support those efforts. Today, we have important issues of prejudice in many areas of our lives that need to be resolved. However, when it comes to the Civil War, it seems that the same logic and forgiveness we apply to foreign countries is not applied to those who fought in the Civil War.

There is no arguing that troops from South Carolina who became part of the CSA started the war against the USA by attacking Fort Sumter. There is no question that Gen. Robert E. Lee left the U.S. Army and fought against the United States under the flag of the Confederacy, the Stars and Bars. There is no question that he and the government he chose to represent lost the war and surrendered. There is no question that slavery is heinous and unacceptable. But when the CSA was defeated and

Lee surrendered, Gen. Grant, recognizing that forgiveness was essential to the future of the USA, did not prosecute him or his soldiers and instead let him return home where he accepted defeat and spent the rest of his life educating men to help build the country he once opposed. This for me is just a question of logic. How can we teach less and less in our schools about World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars, and continue T:9.6”to raise the issues of the Civil War? How can we let slide the atrocities of

former enemies Germany, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and other former enemies, even ironically England, but can’t offer forgiveness to the long-gone Confederate States of America? By what logic can we forgive former enemies but we can’t move on from the Civil War? As the King in the wonderful musical “The King and I” confusedly states, … “It is a puzzlement.” Harvey Gold is a contributing writer at InsideNova. Reach him at StaffordNews@ insidenova.com.

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Stafford NAACP partners with Porter for African American Read-In The Stafford County Branch of the NAACP joined with the Porter Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library for the local version of the National African American Read-In on Feb. 2. The national read-in was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a larger part of African American History Month. Readers shared portions of books that were most meaningful to them. While most readers were members of the NAACP Youth Council, older

perspectives also were offered. The Youth Council advisor, Metria Singleton, read an excerpt from “Hidden Figures: The Story of the African-American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race” by Margot Lee Shetterly, whose visit to the area was partially sponsored by the Stafford NAACP. Stafford County Branch NAACP President Joshua Cole read from “Bud, Not Buddy,” a children’s novel written by Christopher Paul Curtis in 1999. The book was awarded the Newbery Medal (2000), Book Sense Book of

the Year Award Nominee for Children (2000), Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (2002) and the Coretta Scott King Award for Author (2000), among many. Kenneth Duku read an excerpt from Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” the first volume of her autobiography. Stafford County author Christie J. Jones read from her illustrated children’s book, “Are We Home Yet?” Dr. Douglas Taylor quoted passages from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech, “What is your life’s blueprint?” The speech was delivered in Philadelphia on Oct. 26, 1967. Student Gabriella Owusu-Ansah read

from “The Skin I’m In” by Sharon G. Flake. Other students tackled passages from the Langston Hughes poem, “Let America be America Again” and “Phenomenal Woman” by Maya Angelou. Rolanda Bailey concluded the afternoon of book and poetry recitations by reminding the audience of the book “Barracoon: The Story of the Last ‘Black Cargo,’” by Zola Neale Hurston. The author traveled to Plateau, Ala., in 1927 to visit 86-year-old Cudjo Lewis, a survivor of the Clotilda, the last slave ship known to have made the transatlantic journey to the U.S. He was enslaved 50 years after the slave trade was outlawed, according to the book. Bailey urged all to read the book.

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Haley Meyer and Cierra Dowker were named to the fall 2018 semester dean’s list at the University of Delaware on Newark. The University of Dayton (Ohio) named Liam Schiller to the fall 2018 dean’s list. Sophia Olivia Perkins graduated cum laude with a degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies from James Madison University during the Dec. 15 commencement exercises. The following students graduated during the Dec. 15 commencement exercises at James Madison University: Brandon Jeffery Fugate graduated with a degree in Earth Science; Gregory

Thomas McClafferty graduated with a degree in International Affairs; Madison Nicole Sundberg graduated with a degree in Psychology; Sarah Caitlin Johnson graduated with a degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies; Bailee Anna Hubert graduated with a degree in Occupational Therapy; and Connor Ryan Amano graduated with a degree in Accounting. Samuel R. Infanti, Natalie Elizabeth Burlew and Leia Marie Otterstatter were named to the president’s honor roll for the fall 2018 semester at the University of Oklahoma Norman campus.

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The Stafford County Head Start Program is continuing to accept applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Call 540368-2559 for more information. Parents are invited to Family Night on Monday, Feb. 11. Activities will begin at 5 p.m., and a light dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The Early Head Start Valentine art socialization activity will be during Family Night. The Parent Center Committee meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. then the GED class will start at 6:30 p.m. The Wellness Group Class will meet Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. There will be a 2 ½-hour early dismissal for students Thursday, Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m.

SCHOOL BRIEFS STAFFORD SCHOOL TO HOST BLACK HISTORY EVENT North Stafford High School will present “Black History Celebration of Black Excellence” from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28. The Rev. Josh Cole, NSHS alumnus and Stafford NAACP president, will be the keynote speaker. College choirs, college and business vendors, poetry and more are a part of this free event open to the public. STAFFORD STUDENTS IN THE MILITARY U.S. Air Force Airman Edwin Ordonez and U.S. Air Force Airman Brittney C. Norwood graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

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The men’s event for February will be “Men in The Kitchen,” on Feb. 15 at 9:30 a.m. Grandfathers, dads, uncles, brothers and other significant male family members are invited to attend. At 10 a.m. that same day, Conscious Discipline Parent training part two will take place. Students of The Week were Ian Trautman, Kaylee Decatur, Jason Gonzalez Mendoza, Cora Roberson, Jasmine Simbana, Makenley Scott, Michelle Magana Leon, Lorenzo Walton, Jordan Poindexter, Mujibullah Habibi, Aaron Salvatierra Cruz, Levi Williams, Dayshaun Sampson, Damian Thompson, Christabel Rivera and Amour Miller. -Alice Thompson

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Top: Colonial Forge’s boys finished second in the Class 6 Region B swim meet Monday and the girls took fourth. Above: The Colonial Forge gymnastics team finished second Monday in regionals. SUBMITTED

BOYS Team results: 1. Colonial Forge 122; 2. Mountain View 100; 3. Riverbend 87; 4. Stafford 65; 5. North Stafford 48; 6. Brooke Point 25; 7. Massaponax 10.

GIRLS 1. Colonial Forge 163.5; 2. Mountain View 110; 3. Massaponax 54.5; 4. Brooke Point 50; 5. Stafford 41; 6. North Stafford 22; 7. Riverbend 15.

Individual results: 55 meters: 1. James Coleman (North Stafford) 6.75, 300: 2. Christopher Taylor (North Stafford) 37.59, 3. Jaden Brinson (Colonial Forge) 38.13; 500: 2. Jashaad Boatwright (Mountain View) 1:09.38, 3. Ed Deskins (CF) 1:10.23; 1,000: 1. 3. Anthony Solorzano (MV) 2:46.68; 1,600: 1. Micah Harris (Colonial Forge) 4:39.19; 3,200: 1. Brett Edmunds (CF) 10:52.03, 2. Connor VanSkike (CF) 11:01.19, 3. Abram Billings (MV) 11:10.73; 55 hurdles: 1. Trevor Thomas (CF) 8.15, 2. Taylor Beckford (MV) 8.48; 800 relay: 1. North Stafford 1:34.96, 3. Mountain View 1:38.96; 1,600 relay: 2. Colonial Forge (Shaun Harris, Deskins, Harris, Brinson) 3:34.81, 3. Mountain View 3:44.56; 3,200 relay: 1. Mountain View 8:36.28, 3. Colonial Forge 9:01.45; High jump: 1. Trevor Thomas (CF) 6–6; 2. Manuel Pellot (NS) 6–4.5; Pole vault: 1. Seifeldin Eltablyhi (CF) 13–6; 2. Colton Ocetnik (MV) 11–0; Long jump: 2. Thomas (CF) 21–6; Triple jump: 2. (tie) Beckford (MV) and Boatwright (MV) 42–6; Shot put: 1. Mason Woods (CF) 44–2.25; 2. Jaden Dixon (MV) 43–3; 3. Justin Watson (MV) 42–5

Individual results: 55 meters: 1. Jordan Burzynski (MV) 7.51, 2. Leenesa Whittaker (NS) 7.63; 300:1. Burzynski (MV) 41.09, 2. Jordyn Williams (CF) 43.73; 500: 2. Kamyah Green (MV) 1:25.90; 1,000: 1. Maegan Savoie (CF) 3:17.39, 1,600: 1. Paityn Walker (CF) 5:22.90, 2. Ali DiClemente (CF) 5:32.85; 3,200: 1. Grace Muratore (MV) 12:10.69, 2. Emma Wunderly (MV) 12:14.41; 55 hurdles: 3. Jordan Venning (MV) 9.41; 800 relay: 1. Colonial Forge 1:45.82; 3. Mountain View 1:56.86; 1,600 relay: 1. Mountain View 4:25.10, 2. Colonial Forge 4:37.31; 3,200 relay: 1. Colonial Forge 10:04.68; High jump: 1. Nayome Shipp (CF) 5–7; 2. Makala Purifoy (CF) 5–4; 3. Paityn Walker (CF) 5–0; Pole vault: 1. Jamie Macecevic (NS) 9–6; 3, Natalia Stencavage (CF) 8–0; Long jump: 1. Jordan Venning (MV) 17–1; 2. Joselyn Jones (CF) 16–5.5; 3. Jordyn Williams (CF) 16–1; Triple jump: 1. Venning (MV) 36–9; 2. Purifoy (CF) 35–7; 3. Jones (CF) 35–1; Shot put: 1. Kendra Williams (MV) 35–4; 2. Micaiah Pearson (CF) 33–3

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acqueline Patterson, 66, knew from a young age what Alzheimer’s looked like, but didn’t call it by its name until she started caring for her mother, Ruby, in 2008. “When I took on caregiving responsibilities for my mom, the only thing I knew was that this is just something that everyone in my family gets – we accepted it,” Patterson recalls. “But once I saw my mom die from the disease, I made it my mission to learn as much as I can and educate as many people as I can, especially African Americans who are disproportionately impacted by the disease. I don’t want anyone to go through what I did.” Patterson has a long family history of Alzheimer’s disease. Her grandfather had the disease, and of her mother’s nine sisters, six passed away with Alzheimer’s or dementia and three are currently living with the disease. Patterson’s father, Matthew, also passed away from the disease. “At that time, it didn’t occur to any of us that this was a disease,” Patterson says. “Once I began to look more closely, I realized there was more to it. It really hit home once my mother

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about the disease and end the cycle within her family. She started volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association’s, meeting with physicians serving rural and minority populations, sharing information about the importance of early detection and diagnosis and making resources available to those living with the disease. Since her mother’s diagnosis, she has earned a Master’s degree in Public Health and is working towards a Doctorate of Public Health. Currently, Patterson is enrolled in a clinical trial. She aims to overcome the stigma related to such research within the African-American community. African Americans and other ethnic minorities are vastly underrepresented in these trials, limiting what researchers can learn. “There is still a fear of participating in studies, which is understandable when you think about the history with terrible, unethical trials like Tuskegee,” Patterson says. “But I wanted to be the one to say look – I’m doing this, and it’s okay.” Patterson says she’s come a long way from “accepting” the disease as her family’s destiny and is encouraging other African Americans to do the same. “We need to raise awareness about African Americans’ increased risk for Alzheimer’s and encourage participation in research that can help us understand the reasons behind it. I now look at Alzheimer’s as a disease that can be cured,” says Patterson. — StatePoint

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any Americans have a certain vision for their financial future but not a clear path for how to achieve their goals. Use these tips to tackle your finances with greater confidence. Set a specific goal. Setting goals may actually boost your confidence about achieving them. In fact, those who set a financial goal for themselves in 2017 were more likely to feel that their finances had improved over the course of the year, compared to those with no financial goal, according to research from Lincoln Financial Group. Whether it’s saving more for retirement or paying off a debt, setting a goal is a great place to start. Make a plan. Having a financial plan in place can help you prepare for life’s surprises and face them with confidence. A financial plan doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should cover everything that’s important to you at this specific stage of your life. Consider sources of protected lifetime income. Eighty-two

percent of pre-retirees are concerned about what will happen to their investments if the market drops. Build diversity into your retirement income plan by incorporating different sources of lifetime income in addition to Social Security. Do you have a pension? Have you considered incorporating an annuity as a portion of your plan? Strategize taxes. Recent changes in tax laws have some concerned about how taxes will impact their finances and retirement income this year. Discuss tax-smart strategies with your advisor to help increase your income and keep you on the right track. More information, tips and resources can be found by visiting www.lincolnfinancial.com. For financial success, stay focused on your goals and don’t work without a plan. Also, consider consulting an expert who can provide financial and tax advice, and can help you strategize ways to be successful. — StatePoint

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The champion right beside you Next week many of us will be huddled around our televisions watching the annual “Westminster Dog Show.” One of the oldest running sporting events in the U.S. (second only to the Kentucky Derby), this celebration of dogs is a true American tradition. While you may view it thinking that these dogs are much different than yours, not so. With just a little attention to some key areas, you, too, can take your own dog to the next level. 1. Proper diet. There are so many dog foods to choose from that it can get overwhelming for owners. I’ve found that one of the best sources for up-to-date information in canine nutrition is “The Whole Dog Journal.” Each year the monthly publication releases its list of approved dog foods based on criteria closely examining not only the crude ingredients, but the sources of those ingredients as well. The 2019 list was just released and can be accessed through https://www.wholedog-journal.com/issues/22_2/features/ WDJ-2019-Approved-Dry-Dog-FoodList_21983-1.html 2. Weight management. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, roughly 53 percent of dogs are overweight. Since there’s no way to sugarcoat this, I’ll just come out and say it. Unless your dog suffers from diabetes, hypothyroidism or any other illness that specifically causes weight gain, it’s your fault if your dog is overweight. You control, what, how much and when your dog eats, and he is depending on you. Studies show that lean dogs live longer and are healthier. 3. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Water carries essential nutrients to and from cells within the body, aids in digestion and helps the absorption of these nutrients. Simply put, every organ and system that helps the body function properly is dependent on getting an adequate supply of water.

4. Exercise and conditioning. Exercise shouldn’t be considered something you fit in only when you have time. Regular exercise is a necessity for both their physical and emotional wellness. It helps in weight management and overall condition, and it increases strength and flexibility. It also helps decrease anxiety, slows down the aging process and provides an avenue for more quality time with your dog. 5. Proper preventative veterinary care. We know the old adage, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Things like scheduled immunizations and titers, teeth brushing, regular grooming (nail clipping, proper coat care) and parasite control can save your dog a lot of grief, and you a lot of money in the long run. 6. Mental stimulation and work ethic. Dogs were bred to assist man in specific tasks, but today most dogs do little more than lay around waiting for us to notice them. Dogs that have a sense of purpose tend to be more confident, attentive and content. You don’t have to necessarily take your Labrador retriever duck hunting or get some sheep for your collie to herd! Good old dog training in obedience and manners, to perform certain tasks or participate in sports and activities, can serve that purpose well. I have a feeling many of you already practice most of the above, or at least could easily implement them into your regular routine. So, even though your dog might not have the highfalutin name or fancy haircut, he really isn’t much different than the dogs you’ll see on TV next week. Every dog is a potential champion in his own right. Stafford business owner Laurie C. Williams is a published author, television and radio personality and nationally-recognized dog trainer. She can be reached at info@pupniron.com.

Competition takes sharp turn, with murder on the menu The Center for the Arts’ Rooftop Productions presents the second annual murder mystery dinner theater. This year’s production is “Murder on the Menu,” written by Kate & JJ Musgrove and directed by Ted Ballard. Host for the evening at the Annual YUMMY Awards is Guy Hollandaise, played by Ben Presson, who is making his Rooftop debut. Amy Treat returns this year as Gina Cherry, winner of the Golden Ladle Award for the past six years. When one of the nominees is murdered at the banquet, sleuths Nick and Nora Charley are called to investigate. Played by Daniel Holmes and Jessica Cooperstock , they provide clues to the audience that will have an opportunity to guess the identity of the murderer. Rooftop veterans Janice Dionne (Betty Bisquick), Stephanie Blakely (Rachel

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HOROSCOPES ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) The Moon and Venus are both on the move and that means a shift in both your intuitive focus and where your heart is focused. It begins with the Moon’s departure from your career sector and return to a social and serendipitous part of your chart ahead. Across both fronts strong forces have been and will remain in play. TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) The Moon’s departure from an adventurous part of your chart and return to your career sector, should create quite a shift. In reality, even without Venus returning to an adventurous part of your chart just hours after the Moon leaves, the spirit of adventure wasn’t about to drop off. This is more a case of the Moon and Venus playing musical chairs. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Thanks to the Moon’s departure from your financial sector before Venus’ return, your financial instincts and imagination are fuelled from the get go. This has given you time over the last few days to get your bearings, especially as the Moon had come full circle. Venus joins an already formidable line up on the financial front. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Venus is late returning to your relationship sector this year, but the planet of love returns with perfect timing. The Moon leaves just hours before Venus returns, not only ensuring your emotional and intuitive responses are engaged from the get go, but there has been a chance to flush out any issues over the last few days. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) As Venus leaves a playful part of your chart and returns to your work sector, this should be the point when the focus shifts from one to the other. As the planet of money, Venus returns to fuel your job confidence, attract opportunities and steer things in a lucrative direction.

Venus leaves behind plenty of powerful planets that will remain in play on the communication front. Yet as the planet of love, this has given you a chance to give your heart and your relationships a voice, that will be easy to maintain. In the meantime, Venus returns to work her magic on the home front. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Venus’ return to your communication sector couldn’t come with better timing. This gives you more time to work with the planet of love to focus more on giving your heart and your relationships a voice. Venus joins an already formidable line up of planets on the communication front, whose focus is on communication across the board. Venus is able to get more specific. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Venus’ departure from Sagittarius brings you to an important point in the year. Until now, even though Jupiter returned to Sagittarius in November, as the faster moving planets moved through you were still in the introductory phase, as you worked to update your expectations and intentions for the coming year. With Venus gone the real journey can begin. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) At last, Venus’ return will give your heart a say in what you want from this new solar year. Like the Sun and Mercury before her, Venus will return to give your heart a voice, only to find that you have the power to move mountains if you have to. Venus returns just as the Moon leaves, wrapping up the first visit. This is a chance for your heart to have a say in where to from here. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) This is the Moon’s only visit while the Sun and Mercury are in Aquarius, with a chance over the next few days to commit to your new solar year, the future and the journey ahead. Regardless of when your birthday falls, tomorrow’s New Moon is when the stars align to turn all the lights green.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) As the Moon leaves a playful part of your chart and returns to your work sector ahead, there was never any danger of life becoming all work and no play. However, just to be sure Venus returns to take over from where the Moon leaves off. While playful and busy forces might vie for your attention, there is no reason why you can’t keep both happy.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) With Mars’ departure from your income sector. Yet this won’t see any momentum drop off on either front and is instead the point where the planets charged with getting things up to speed are handing over to the planets that will keep the momentum going. On both the income and professional fronts the race is shifting from a sprint to a marathon.

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Business Talk with Coffee - 9 a.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford, VA 22554 Meet with representatives from the University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center and other business professionals to discuss business topics. ‘La Cage aux Folles’ - Through March 3 | $40-$69 Riverside Center for the Performing Arts 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 The Jerry Herman Broadway musical “La Cage aux Folles” is the story of a gay couple who must pretend to be straight for one night — with one of the men in drag — to dupe the conservative political family of their son’s fiance. Featuring songs, “I Am What I Am,” “With Ann on My Arm” and “The Best of Times.” Valentine’s Dance - 11 a.m. | $4 Rowser Building 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 Event intended for those with intellectual or physical disabilities. Light lunch and refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required. More info at staffordcountyva.gov/1861/ParksRecreation. Valentine Dinner Dance - 4 p.m. | $10 in advance, $15 at the door Rowser Building 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 For ages 40 and up, come in your favorite red attire for a night of dancing. Light dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. More info at staffordcountyva.gov/1861/ParksRecreation. ‘Murder on the Menu’ - Feb. 8-9, 15-16 | $79 Center for the Arts 9419 Battle St., Manassas, VA 20110 Ticket holders receive a four-course meal while enjoying a murder mystery at the “37th Annual YUMMY Awards.” Buy tickets at InsideNoVaTix.com!

L.A. Theatre Works presents “Steel Magnolias” on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra - 8 p.m. | From $36 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 The symphony will perform masterpieces by the world’s most historic composers, as well as celebrated works in China.

SAT FEB 9

‘Wood’ you be my Valentine? - 10 a.m. | $3 Widewater State Park 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554 Event includes Winter Walk Bingo, a discussion on tree cross-sections and how to age a tree and a craft session for a unique valentine gift. Reservations required. Free Home Seller Seminar - 10 a.m. | Free Strayer University 13385 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 Bob Hummer, a real estate broker with

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, has offered this very popular free seminar for the past 22 years. It is packed with a wealth of information for the prospective seller. There is no obligation. Some of the topics to be covered: 1. Successfully Marketing Your Home. 2. Real Estate Financing for the Home Seller. 3. Information for Seniors. 4. The Language and Documents of Real Estate. 5. Using the Internet to Sell Your Home. For info, call Bob at 703-878-4866 or email at bob@military-realestate.com.

L.A. Theatre Works: ‘Steel Magnolia’ 8 p.m. | $26-$44 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20110 L.A. Theatre Works reimagines this story about the enduring bonds of friendship in a new, radio-style production.

TUE FEB 12

Tot Valentine Party - 10:30 a.m. | $10 Rowser Building 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway,

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Stafford, VA 22554 Children will hear a story, make crafts, sing songs and play games to celebrate Valentine’s Day. More info at staffordcountyva.gov/1861/ParksRecreation.

WED FEB 13

Rappahannock United Way Tax Clinics - 4-8 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford, VA 22554 IRS-trained volunteers will help prepare simple tax returns. Maximum income of $66,000, regardless of family size. No appointment necessary. Visit rappahannockunitedway.org for more info. Grow a Reader: Be My Valentine - 7 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford, VA 22554 Stories, songs and activities for children of all ages with a caregiver.

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TRUSTEE’S SALE LOT 4, WILLIAMS ESTATE STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA In the execution of the Deed of Trust dated April 3, 2017 and recorded April 6, 2017 as LR170006196 among the land records of Stafford County, Virginia, Gordon B. Gay, the appointed Substituted Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front steps of the Courthouse for the Circuit Court of Stafford County, Virginia at Stafford, Virginia at 10:00 AM on February 14, 2019, the property more particularly described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust located at the above address and briefly identified as follows: Lot 4, WILLIAMS ESTATES, as shown on a plat entitled “Final Subdivision Plat Showing the Subdivision, Dedication of Right-of-Way and Various Easements on Williams Estates”, prepared by Christopher Consultants, dated May 7, 2009, revised October 28, 2009, July 4, 2010, August 9, 2011 and September 20, 2012, recorded in the Clerk’s office of the Circuit Court of Stafford County, Virginia as Instrument Number PM 130000113; being the same property conveyed to National Home Builders, Inc. by deed dated April 3, 2017, recorded as LR170006195, and also the subject of a Deed of Trust dated April 3, 2017 securing Prince William Marine Sales, Inc. in the amount of $100,000 recorded at LR170006196, among the land records of Stafford County, Virginia. Tax Map: 45W-4

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