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Stafford County-based construction firm CIP Finishes will break ground on a new headquarters on Centreport Parkway at 4 p.m. March 28, announced owner and president Paul Milde. The public is invited to celebrate the business’s growth over more than three decades. The new 20,000-square-foot headquarters will be located on 3.5 acres at 25 Centreport Parkway, near Stafford Regional Airport. CIP Finishes will occupy over half of the $2.5 million facility, and is seeking tenants for the additional space. Since its founding more than 30 years ago by Milde, CIP Finishes has grown

from a custom-closet installer to a Class A contractor that furnishes and installs interior finishing hardware in large, multifamily residential communities throughout the mid-Atlantic. CIP Finishes saw its strongest year to date in 2018, completing more than 7,000 units in 35 projects, and grossing close to $7 million, Milde stated. The products CIP Finishes installs range from shower doors and bathroom enclosures, to wire shelving, mailboxes, interior door locks and hardware, bike racks, fitness room mirrors and more. The firm is one of the largest east-coast distributors of Moen bath accessories.

Head Start plans storyteller, family night events March 25

Katie Heslop, the storyteller from the Fredericksburg Central Rappahannock Regional Library, will visit Head Start from March 25 through 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. Parents are invited to Family Night on Monday, March 25. Activities will begin at 5 p.m., and a light dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The GED and Parenting Skills

classes will start at 6:30 the same evening. The Policy Council will meet Wednesday, March 27, at 11 a.m. The Wellness Group will meet Thursday, March 28, at 11 a.m. The Conscious Discipline Parent Training, Part 6, will be held Friday, March 29, at 10 a.m.

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plete, there will be 1,100 parking spaces in lots north and south of Old Courthouse Road. The finished lot will have an area for HOV slugging and permanent lighting. An increase in truck traffic near the I-95 interchange will be bringing material to raise the elevation of the future Courthouse Road leading to the new I-95 overpasses in the area of the former commuter lot. Crews are also working to clear the area where Austin Ridge Drive will connect with Courthouse Road at a new intersection.

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All James Shackelford wanted was a cup of coffee, he told lottery officials. That’s why the Stafford man stopped at the Wawa at 275 Butler Road in Stafford. When he got his coffee, he had a few bucks left over, so he bought a Cash Money ticket from the Virginia Lottery, according to a news release.

“I was all shook up!” he said as he claimed his prize. Shackelford is the third person to claim the top prize in the Cash Money game, leaving one $150,000 ticket unclaimed. Shackelford, who works as a plumber, said he has no immediate plans for his winnings, but he may do some traveling.

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Are committees where good ideas die? the General Assembly every year. SomeAre legislative committees, often conone has to sort them out and someone has sidered the backbone of our American to vet them. legislative system, the place where Committees discuss the bills, “good ideas go to die?” rewrite them, have hearings on Some would readily say “Yes.” them and debate them. So, Others would respond, just as inevitably, only a handful of the quickly, that without commany bills that come their way mittees in our nation’s many can get past this hurdle. Howlegislative bodies — from the ever, as with the ERA, it’s a system Congress to the state legislatures that can be abused. A small group — the system couldn’t function. DAVID KERR of legislators, not necessarily representaIt’s where most legislative work gets tive of the House as a whole, can bottle up done; but to opponents and advocates legislation that would otherwise pass. alike, the committee process can be Ok, now for a little history lesson maddening. about a time when the U.S. Congress’ Just ask the advocates of the Equal Rights Amendment in Virginia. Rightfully, vaunted committee system had to give in. It’s about how the Civil Rights Act they think it was the committee system, finally got to the floor of the House. It’s and in particular the House Committee one of my favorite stories. on Privileges and Elections, that cost them Back in 1964, “Judge” Howard Smith, their amendment during this year’s session D-Alexandria, who represented our region, of the General Assembly. was chairman of the House Rules CommitThe ERA made it out of the Senate, was referred to the House, sent to a com- tee. He was also an ardent segregationist. Since every bill requires a “rule” to govern mittee, as is the practice, where, as many debate, he used his committee as a means predicted, it died. to keep the Civil Rights Bill, which had The chairman of the Committee is an been approved by the Judiciary Commitardent opponent of this legislation, and he tee, from reaching the floor. has a lot of sway over this committee. The He had used this mechanism before on sad thing was that it was almost guaranteed to pass had it made it to the floor of the full several occasions. But in 1964, the world was changing, and a group of Democrats House. That’s the less-than-democratic and Republicans, day-by-day, kept adding nature of the committee system. their names to what’s called a “discharge Why have a committee system in the petition.” This was a mechanism, that with first place? The answer comes down to 218 signatures, would force Congressman workload and vetting. There are hundreds of bills introduced in Smith to send the bill to the floor.

Even supporters of the Civil Rights Act were worried about challenging the old chairman’s authority. But the number of names on the petition kept growing and before it reached the magic number of 218 signers, Chairman Smith gave in. Committee chairmen still exercise awesome power in Washington, but times have changed. Congressmen aren’t quite afraid of them as they used to be. Tools like the discharge petition have been used many times since, and now both parties have term limits for their committee chairman. However, Richmond hasn’t caught up when it comes to reining in the abuse of power in their respective committees. Another good example of a committee thwarting the will of the chamber was the bill to create a redistricting commission to draw lines for legislative and congressional seats. Committees are important. Every legislature relies on them, and they do a lot of the heavy lifting of legislating. However, as we saw in Richmond and it happens elsewhere too, the Committee process can give disproportionate power to a few, and it can be abused — often at the expense of the democratic process. So, yes, that is where, until the Committee system gets fixed, good ideas sometimes go to die. 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.

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Wittman arrives late to road priorities Just the other day, I received an email blast from Rep. Rob Wittman about his transportation priorities for the 116th Congress. Now, I like the congressman. In fact, I worked on his campaigns that finally led to his becoming a member of Congress. His early work in Virginia led me to believe he cared about the environment, with emphasis on the Chesapeake Bay, and had the best interests, including transportation issues, of his constituents at the top of his list. But his recent email made me wonder why it has taken so long to focus on the transportation and road needs of the area he represents. In his email he states, “… He will be focused on long-term funding solutions for the Highway Trust Fund, streamlining federal processes that pertain to infrastructure, expanding opportunities for public-private partnerships….” While I’m pleased he is doing this, it is surprising to read this now, since, as he points out in the email, he is a commuter himself. He makes the round-trip to Washington, D.C., almost every day from his home in Montross since being elected to Congress in December 2007 to fill the term of the late Jo Ann Davis. Now, I’m a bit puzzled that it has

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taken 12 years and all that mileage up and down Interstate 95 and U.S. 1 to make this a priority. Twelve years ago the back-ups had already started and each year have gotten worse to the point that our piece of interstate is considered one of the worst traffic corridors in the nation. We really didn’t need any study to tell us that. Just ask anyone who commutes to D.C. or has spent hours in the interstate parking lot. So, how did this go unnoticed and not a priority in 12 years? Regarding the environment, to his credit, the health of the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers has been a priority for Wittman. As a long-time environmentalist, he has done much to maintain these bodies of water in a healthy condition. Those who live in his district know that, in addition to the environmental health of these waters, the economic health of this area depends on these waters remaining healthy. However, it appears that President Trump’s new budget reportedly will drastically cut the funding for the ongoing successful work to restore the health of the bay. We have seen how the investment and “cleanup” efforts made in the last few years have improved the bay. It would be unfortunate for

our area’s environmental and economic future needs if the funding becomes inadequate to continue the restoration and health maintenance of the bay. For our area, it is time that a real transportation plan for the future takes top priority. It doesn’t take a study to realize that if Washington, D.C., needs to be evacuated, or a bridge from Virginia to D.C. closes, or an earthquake or other natural disaster occurs along or near I-95 or U.S. 1, it will be chaotic. We’ve known this for more than 12 years. We also know that if the health of the Chesapeake Bay regresses, harming the plants and animals in it, this area will suffer greatly. What is needed is strong leadership to deal with these two highly important priorities. We need leadership that has vision for the future, that doesn’t just add more lanes. It will take a vision that is not clouded by the failure of past plans. I hope that Wittman does make these two issues his highest priorities. If he does, I’ll be happy to support him. If he doesn’t, he may have to move north, because Montross may become an impossible commute. Harvey Gold is a contributing writer at InsideNova. Reach him at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.

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The young girl is sitting on the sofa, torso upright, head tilted to the side, resting on her hand. She hears the conversation at the kitchen table across the room, but she doesn’t want to intrude. Her mother and grandparents are over there again, telling stories about her father. Ashlynn Herrmann spent the last few months listening to those stories. The 13-year-old has heard them all, but she is more than happy to hear them again. Like that time during her dad’s senior year in 1998. He was playing third base for New Bern (N.C.) High School, and his team held a one-run lead in the bottom of the sixth with one on and two out. Whatever you do, he told his pitcher, do not throw it low and away — anywhere but low and away. The pitch was low and away. He snapped his head up and followed the ball as it sailed through the sky over his left shoulder. The ball — and the lead — were gone, and he was spittin’ mad. But he extended his arm as the batter trotted toward third on his trip around the bases.

“He’s the only guy who sticks his hand out,” said Frank Savarese, who clubbed the memorable home run. “He said, ‘Nice hit, bud. Nice hit.’ That was Kevin.” Lt. Col. Kevin Ryan Herrmann was 38 years old when he died. He was a decorated Marine Corps pilot who completed the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (think Top Gun for the Marines), served four combat tours, and was widely considered one of the best Marine pilots on the planet. On Dec. 6, 2018, during a routine training drill about 200 miles off the southern coast of Japan, an F/A-18 Hornet collided in midair with a KC- Kevin Herrmann with his wife, Jennifer, and their three daughters, Ashlynn, Savannah, and Brooklynn SUBMITTED 130J Hercules piloted by Herrmann. All five Marines aboard the KC-130J died, including Herrmann. The pilot a retired Marine colonel also named of the F/A-18 Hornet also died in the Kevin -- spent a good portion of his accident. youth, including his first three years of Hermann had recently been pro- high school at C.D. Hylton. Herrmann was fiercely devoted to moted and was only six months from moving his family back to Northern his wife, Jennifer, and his three daughVirginia for his next tour at the Pen- ters: Ashlynn 13, Savannah, 11, and Brooklynn, 7. tagon. The money raised at Wednesday’s Crews from the United States, Japan and Australia spent about 900 hours Hoops Fest XXIV, sponsored by Insearching more than 35,000 square sideNoVa and Battlefield Ford, will be nautical miles of the Pacific Ocean. placed in a college fund Herrmann was declared dead Dec. 11. for his daughters. Kevin Herrmann was a decorated Marine Corps HOOPS The tragedy gripped Prince William Herrmann carried his pilot who completed the Weapons and Tactics PAGE 6 County, where Herrmann -- the son ofT:9.6”competitive spirit like a Instructor Course and served four combat tours.

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badge of honor, keeping score during his daughters’ youth basketball games even when the league itself didn’t. He had a sharp wit, was a devout Christian and loved the Atlanta Braves. And he always had sweaty palms. Goodness, those sweaty palms. He would hold his hands in front of the air conditioning vents to keep them cool and dry whenever he drove. He was embarrassed to shake anyone’s hand in church. He even had to prepare himself before he congratulated Savarese as he rounded third after that home run during senior year. “He wiped his hands because they were sweaty as hell,” Savarese said, finishing his thought with a laugh. “He always wiped them off on his pants.” *** Ashlynn sits up straight, listening more closely to the conversation in the kitchen. She’s laughing along with everyone else at the notion that her dad — and the rest of the family, for that matter — rooted against the New York Yankees just because his mother, Mary, rooted for them. Ashlynn even chimes in when a visitor asked how her father liked the Japanese lifestyle. Herrmann reported to Marine Corps Air Station MCAS Iwakuni in July 2006 and served as executive officer and the officerin-charge for several KC-130 detachments. The Herrmanns enjoyed living in Japan, taking every opportunity to travel the country and soak up its history and traditions. Kevin never did take to the food, though, with one exception. “He liked CoCo’s Curry!” Ashlynn said, inching closer to the edge of the sofa cushion. The popular Japanese rice plate was one of the few native dishes the entire family enjoyed together. No matter where he was stationed, Kevin always found a way to track down his American comfort food: steak, burgers and pizza. That was Kevin, making the best of any situation. Like the time he broke his elbow the summer before his freshman year at Appalachian State. Kevin was a lifeguard on base at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, in North Carolina, where his father was stationed. He noticed a woman struggling with her umbrella, so he thought he’d help. When he did, the umbrella came crashing down, slicing open his finger. Kevin being Kevin, he fixed the umbrella, wrapped his finger, and climbed back into the lifeguard chair, “which he never should have done,” Mary said. “It was a superhot day, like 100 percent humidity. He’s up there, and all of a sudden he doesn’t feel good.” Dazed from both the heat and the loss of blood, Kevin fell out of the chair and shattered his elbow against the edge of the concrete as he splashed into the pool. He underwent surgery, during which several pins

were inserted, and spent his entire freshman year at Appalachian State rehabbing. Kevin attacked his recovery with the same drive and determination as he would a video game in a buddy’s basement. “He doesn’t take no for an answer,” Savarese said. “He was a no-quit kind of guy.” He was also known to embellish a story every now and then, an accusation Savarese levied and the Herrmanns proudly confirmed. It wasn’t enough that he broke his arm and needed surgery. Oh, no. “He would totally blow it way out of proportion. ‘Oh, I lost so much blood! I revived myself in the water!’ Are you kidding me?” Savarese said. “He’d always talk with that smirk, too. Kev and Kev have that exact same smirk. His dad used to wink at you when he was BS-ing with you. Little Kevin did the same thing.” Savarese also grew up in a military family. His father, like Kevin’s, retired as a colonel, and all four men were trained aviators. The Herrmanns and Savareses followed each other around the country, sharing nearly every duty station since the mid-1980s. They watched each other’s kids and vacationed together; and now they mourn together. “I’ve lost a lot of friends, unfortunately, in this line of work,” Savarese said. “But in this case, with Kevin, that was the hardest one for me.” *** The young girl who started on the sofa is now seated at the end of the kitchen table, next to grandpa Kevin. She’s made the transition from listener to participant. Ashlynn has her mother’s long brown hair and her daddy’s relentless work ethic. The daughter of a military man, she knows all too well how to pack for the next move. She has attended seven different schools, but her grades are always the same: straight As. Ashlynn’s sisters have also gathered around the table. Savannah and Brook-

An infielder, Kevin Herrmann played baseball for Hylton’s junior varsity as a sophomore and for the varsity in 1997 as a junior.

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Hoops Fest XXIV When: Wednesday, March 27; Doors open at 6 p.m.; event starts at 7 p.m. Where: Hylton High School Admission: $10 at the door. Tickets can also be bought in advance at insidenovatix.com/events/hoops-fest-xxiv If unable to attend but would like to donate money to the Herrmann family, send checks to the attention of Sal Colangelo, Hylton High School, 14051 Spriggs Road, Woodbridge, VA 22193. Write Hoops Fest 24 on the memo line and make the checks out to the Herrmann Family. lynn were outside shooting hoops, but it’s starting to get dark. They’re just in time to hear the story — again — about how her parents met. They were both visiting family in New Jersey over Christmas break during Kevin’s senior year of college, and they first laid eyes on each other at a party through mutual friends. Jennifer, a graduate student at the time, immediately took to Kevin. “Very handsome,” she said. “Just very confident. We started emailing, then calling, then visiting. The long distance thing worked out.” They were married less than two years later, in October 2003, and Ashlynn was born a few years after that. Jennifer hasn’t slept much lately. No one has. Kevin’s death occurred while the family was preparing to move back to Northern Virginia. Immediately after the accident, the entire Herrmann crew, including Jennifer’s parents and friends, flew to Japan to help Jennifer and the girls transition back to the United States. In the few months since, the Herrmanns have attended multiple memorial services for Kevin, including one in Triangle on Feb. 23 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. The 800-seat church was nearly full by the time the service started. A bagpiper played in front of the church, and the receiving line for Kevin’s parents was 20-deep

for the better part of an hour before the service. Five eulogies were given on that sad, rainy afternoon, including moving tributes from Kevin’s brother and sister, Dustin and Kaitlyn. Dustin’s most vivid memories are of those Saturday mornings as a kid, when baseball was all that mattered. “Every weekend, we’d wake up, eat breakfast and head to the baseball field, just the three of us Herrmann boys,” he said. Savarese’s parents, retired Col. and Mrs. Mark Savarese, remembered Kevin as a big brother to their daughter, Amy, who was a freshman at Appalachian State when Kevin was a senior. Kevin assured the Savareses that their daughter would always have someone looking out for her, someone to point her in the right direction when she veered off the path. He considered it a gift, then, to have three daughters of his own. Ashlynn smiles as her mother and grandparents talk about the qualities Kevin instilled in his children despite his tragically brief time as their father. Her grandpa extends his arm, and she places her hand on top of his. Just as he closes his hand over hers, he quickly jerks it away. Everyone at the table erupts in laughter. It seems Ashlynn has sweaty palms. Just like her daddy.

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While this space is one of the most used on a weekly basis, it’s often forgotten in terms of décor and style. Simple touches, like matching laundry bins, wall art and coordinated shelving can really change the ambiance and help organize laundry day chaos. While this space has a ton of potential, it also comes with its share of challenges. Many laundry rooms tend to be cramped and get steamy easily. Adding a circulating element, like a ceiling fan, can remedy this woe and make chores more pleasant. Smaller options like the Loki from Hunter Fan Company come in options as small as 36-inches and can seamlessly coordinate with your updated space.

Often a culmination of mismatched and hand-me-down furniture, the game room is most likely in need of some tender love and care. Some new pillow covers for the couch and an added cowhide rug can provide a refreshing update to this room. Consider adding an accent wall in a bold color and replacing those outdated band posters for a grown-up look.

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The kitchen is the heart of the home and it’s one of the best areas to renovate in terms of ROI, according to Remodeling magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report, which puts the price tag of the average minor kitchen remodel at $22,507, with 80.5 percent of the cost recouped upon resale. To give the kitchen an updated appearance, replace the flooring, countertops, sink and faucet. A fresh coat of paint in a trendy shade, such as Living Coral, Pantone’s Color of the Year, can add a vibrant pop of color to energize any kitchen. Not looking to go that bold? Consider an accent wall, or stick to a classic palate of gray and white in terms of cabinets and countertops. White on white is also a popular new style for kitchens and bathrooms. Other features home buyers are paying close attention to are laundry rooms and such energy-saving elements as Energy Star appliances and windows, according to the survey “What Home Buyers Want in 2019” by the National Association of Home Builders.

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your career sector there is little chance of keeping your work and professional hats off completely. However, as the Moon leaves your career sector and returns to a more social and serendipitous and with Venus in a playful part of your chart, finding a balance between work and play shouldn’t be a problem. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) While the Moon’s return to your career sector is good news professionally the Sun, in his last days in a playful part of your chart, will want you to embrace life. With the Moon here for the next few days and a powerful alignment between forces on the job and income fronts locked into place, this can slowly unfold. You can still take time out to play, while the Moon makes it easier to read between the lines and join the dots across the income, work and career fronts. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) The Moon’s return to an adventurous part of your chart couldn’t come with better timing, with an adventurous part of your chart the perfect excuse to embrace life. This is where the focus is also on things close to home, whether a chance to combine the two or embrace either or both in a way that suits you. Travelling to see family would be a good way to embrace this or going on a family adventure. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Just as the Sun is spending his last days in your communication sector, the Moon wraps up a visit to your relationship sector that may continue to push buttons until it leaves. Not only does this give the Sun something to work with but you have Mercury, the planet of communication on board as well. In a year when your personal and relationship needs are being policed, the support from the communication, love and relationship gods is stunning. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) The Moon returns to fuel your emotional responses on the relationship front just as Venus, the planet of love moves into her final days in Aquarius and a powerful alignment of communication and friendship forces. The Moon is the missing ingredient, creating a stunning mix of support across the communication, friendship and relationship building fronts. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) The Sun’s last days in Pisces and therefore of your birthday month is a chance to look to the new solar year stretching out in front of you with confidence. With Mercury in retrograde motion, any need to finalise your game plan and resolutions for the coming year has already been put on hold. The Sun is focused on shining the solar spotlight on the road ahead and from this perspective, the road ahead looks promising. WWW.HOROSCOPEASTROLOGYTAROT.COM

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‘The Explorers Club’ - Select dates through March 31 | $20-$30 Workhouse Arts Center 9518 Workhouse Road, Lorton, VA 22079 Comedy written by Nell Benjamin and directed by Frank D. Shutts II, “The Explorers Club” is about the prestigious London club in crisis in 1879 when its acting president wants to admit a woman. Buy tickets now at InsdieNoVaTix.com! The Second City - March 22-23 | $30$35 The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 Features improvised comedy, audience interaction and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City. The 9th Anniversary Gala After Party 8:30 p.m. | $75 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Located throughout the Hylton Center lobbies, Gregory Family Theater and a jazz lounge, with craft cocktails by MurLarkey Distillery, late night snacks and sweet desserts, and dancing with dance band Keynote. All proceeds from the gala and after party benefit the Hylton Center’s artistic performances and programs. Marvel Universe Live! - Select dates through March 31 | $20 EagleBank Arena 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA 22030 Marvel fans, assemble for this live battle to defend the universe from evil. The Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Spider-Man join forces with Doctor Strange in a race against time to recover the Wand of Watoomb before it falls into Loki’s hands in this all-new arena production.

SAT MAR 23

DC Improv Comedy Show - 8 p.m. | $24 Club Eclipse Restaurant Bar & Billiards 5615 Wellington Road, Gainesville, VA 20155 See live improv performances from Ross

Sarah Dell’Amico, left, Griffin Wenzler, Olivia Nielsen, Terrence Carey, Asia Martin and Chuck Norment perform in a touring production from The Second City. The act will be coming to The Barns at Wolf Trap March 22-23. TIM SCHMIDT/PROVIDED

Benoit, Brian Parise, Gabe Pacheco, Pete Bergen and Herbie Gill. Buy tickets now at InsideNoVaTix.com!

Barrel Tasting Series - Weekends in March | $42 per couple Philip Carter Winery 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA 22639 Price includes guided cellar tour by a wine educator, tasting of several wines in the cellar with wine descriptions, a charcuterie picnic basket per couple and keepsake Philip Carter wine glasses. Buy tickets at InsideNoVaTix.com! Free Home Buyer Seminar - 10 a.m. | Free Strayer University 13385 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 Bob Hummer, a real estate broker with the Lake Ridge office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, will conduct his Free Home Buyer Seminar from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and have all of your questions answered about buying a home. A wealth of resource material will be provided. For information call Bob at 703-878-4866 or visit his web site at www.military-realestate.com. Stafford Rotary’s 4th annual Casino Night - 7 p.m. | $50-$75 Fredericksburg Expo Center 2371 Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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Attendees have a chance to win $5,000 in the Draw Down Raffle. For ages 21 and over. For tickets, go to www. staffordrotarycasinonight.com

MON MAR 25

Reptile World - 6:30 p.m. | $4 Courthouse Community Center 29 Stafford Ave., Stafford, VA 22554 Meet an array of live, large, gentle and colorful reptiles from around the world. Includes a meet & greet with some of the reptiles. Registration is recommended at staffordcountyva.gov.

TUE MAR 26

The Science of Creativity - 11:30 a.m. | $35 KO Distilling 10381 Central Park Drive, Manassas, VA 20110 Part of the Leadership Prince William Speakers Series, guest speaker and local business owner Patrick King shares tips on brand strategy and digital marketing. Lunch will be served. Buy tickets now at InsdieNoVaTix.com!

WED MAR 27

Hoops Fest XXIV - 7 p.m. | $10 Hylton High School 14051 Spriggs Road, Woodbridge, VA 22193 High-energy skills competition featuring

the best high school basketball players from the region. Funds raised will be donated to the family of Marine Corps pilot Kevin Herrmann, who died in a plane crash in December 2018. Buy tickets now at InsdieNoVaTix.com!

SAT MAR 30

For the Kids 5K - 8 a.m. | $30 University of Mary Washington 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Fundraiser supports Students Helping Honduras. All proceeds go toward building schools in Honduras. Family Recess in the Park - 1:30 p.m. | Free Smith Lake Park 370 Doc Stone Road, Stafford, VA 22556 Play a large selection of family games outdoors.

SUN MAR 31

Quinceanera Expo Fredericksburg - 1 p.m. | Free Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center 2801 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Meet area professionals as you start your planning. Enjoy samples and sweets. Watch models wearing the latest quinceanera gowns.

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Direct Support Professional Falls Church & Woodbridge, VA

Cri (Formerly Community Residences) is seeking dedicated, compassionate & hard working Direct Support Professionals (DSPS) for our new locations in Falls Church & Woodbridge, VA.

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the direct support professional acts as a mentor, teacher and support to individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities to assist them to live, learn & work successfully as an active part of their communities. High school diploma and valid driver’s license required.

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TOWN CLERK/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Town of Quantico seeks to fill the position of Town Clerk/Administrative Assistant to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. The applicant must be bonded, and a background check is required. The applicant must be able to provide skilled administrative support work for the Town Municipal Office by assisting customers, assisting the Treasurer with receiving payments for water bills, real estate tax and business licenses, and other related work as required. The applicant must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. The applicant must be able to provide essential functions by answering incoming calls, providing information, and forwarding calls to appropriate staff; administratively supporting Town Council; attending council meetings and planning commission meetings; recording the minutes of all meetings; acting as custodian of the Town records and Town Seal; updating the Town Charter and Ordinances as necessary; establishing and maintaining a record retention and destruction system for the Town, as per state code; on a case-by-case basis, interfacing with the Town Attorney on legal issues; entering monthly water readings and preparing bills for mailing; greeting visitors and the general pubic and assisting them or refering them to the proper person or office; making bank deposits and ordering office supplies; and providing the duties and services in accordance with the Town Code.

Submit the Application for Employment and a resume to clerk@townofquantico.org or fax to 703-640-7413, or mail the Application for Employment and a resume to Town Clerk, P. O. Box 152, Quantico, Virginia 22134. Call Town Clerk at 703-640-7411 to obtain an Application for Employment. The application deadline is March 22, 2019.

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