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Tickets expected to move fast for popular Santa Trains GREG HAMBRICK » BY ghambrick@insidenova.com

One of Northern Virginia’s most popular holiday tickets will be back on sale Nov. 25 at 9 a.m. Tickets sell out in the first few hours. Offering a special trip, the 2019 Santa Trains will run Dec. 14, according to Virginia Railway Express, which operates the popular event each year. While Santa and his friends meet with boys and girls, they’ll also be promoting rail safety as they hand out candy canes and coloring books, a VRE news release noted. Trains will be boarding at stations in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Manas-

sas, Woodbridge and Burke Center. You can see a schedule and purchase info at vrespecialevents.org. If you want to purchase tickets in-person, Santa Train tickets will be available at the following locations. Payment at the ticket outlets may be made with cash or check. • FREDERICKSBURG TRAINS: Fredericksburg Visitors Center, 706 Caroline St. • SPOTSYLVANIA TRAINS: Spotsylvania County Visitors Center, 4704 Southpoint Parkway. • MANASSAS TRAINS: Manassas Visitors Center, 9431 West Street (Manassas VRE Depot).

• WOODBRIDGE TRAINS: Destination Station, Woodbridge VRE Station, 1040 Express Way. • BURKE CENTRE TRAINS: Supervisor John Cook’s Office, 9002 Burke Lake Road. Tickets are $5 at the outlets, and $6 online. All passengers, regardless of age, must have tickets. Regular VRE tickets will not be honored for this special weekend event. Tickets will not be sold at the station the day of the event and must be purchased prior to the event. Santa Train Tickets are not refundable or exchangeable. Ticket sales are limited to 6 per person for most trains. After tick-

Santa prepares for a stop during a previous Santa Train visit. The popular event returns Dec. 14, with tickets expected to sell out within hours on Monday, Nov. 25. FILE PHOTO

et sales conclude, VRE won’t have available tickets.

County parenting classes support and reaffirm parents

No matter how much one prepares, one can never be prepared enough for parenting. Each stage of a child’s life is accompanied by varying needs. Babies and toddlers require different care than elementary school age children. Middle school children and high school children present another completely different range of needs and challenges. Stafford County’s Social Services has experience and knowledge of parenting techniques and offers parenting classes tailored to each phase of a child’s young life. The classes are designed to help remove some of the guesswork and to lower family stress, according to a news

release. New classes start in December. “These classes are one of the many ways Stafford Social Services supports the children, parents and families in our community,” said Kimberly Strader, Stafford County Social Services parent education coordinator. “Our job is to give parents the tools to develop their own parenting style that works best for their children and to help them have peace in their homes.” Strader said research shows that 90% of brain growth occurs in the first three years of life and that is also when the brain is laying the foundation for its activity for the whole rest of a person’s life.

As well, children learn half of what they will learn their whole life in the first three years of life. This is the time when parents really need to stimulate their children and teach them to love learning. The classes give parents tips and ideas for how better to engage young children. Strader has been teaching the classes for years and even takes them on the road to Stafford Head Start and the Rappahannock Regional Jail. She teaches the Parents of Teens classes along with Stafford Court Services Court Liaison, LaQuita Buffington. While the classes are often aimed at parents who have extra socioeconomic

stressors, participants run the gamut of parenting and the resources available are invaluable to all parents. The classes are designed for zero through five, five through twelve, middle school age and teens. Real world scenarios are used along with videos and PowerPoints. A workbook is issued and parents are asked to do homework. They are also assigned a weekly family enrichment activity to help family members bond and have fun together. To find out more about Stafford County Social Services’ parenting classes, please visit www.staffordcountyva.gov/1471/ Parenting-Classes.

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Colonial Forge dominates Gar-Field » BY HUGH RIST FOR INSIDENOVA

For most of the season, Colonial Forge had a staunch defense and a diversified offense that showcased the athleticism and unparalleled work ethic that have been hallmarks of its program since former head coach Bill Brown took over and continued when his son, John, took over the program two years ago. Yet when asked for the one aspect of the game Forge needed to improve upon the most, John Brown was quick to answer special teams. Alas, as the third-seeded host Eagles opened postseason play Friday night against No. 6 seeded Gar-Field, the most pivotal play of the game happened on special teams. Already leading 7-0, the Eagles seized the momentum and took away what little wind Gar-Field might have had in its sails when the ensuing kickoff hit the shoulder of Indians’ kick returner Jeremiah Goggins and bounced to the ground. The Forge kick return team swooped in and recovered at the Gar-Field 22, giving the Eagles great field position and they took advantage, scoring a second touchdown just 1:09 later to take a two-touchdown lead en route to a 40-0 victory in a Class 6, Region B playoff game that was never very close. Forge (9-2) travels to Patriot (10-1) Friday for a 7 p.m. for regional and the

Michael Vinson runs the ball during Colonial Forge’s win Nov. 15 over Gar-Field. WWW.JENNIFERMUHLENBRUCK.COM

Eagles will need all facets of the game to be running on all cylinders if they are to advance to the regional finals again, so the special teams play was certainly a welcome sight. Brown said he was pleased with the punt return team all night and he should have been as Gar-Field (7-4) punted four times and also turned the ball over twice. The Indians advanced the ball past mid-field just once. Gar-Field, whose offense featured two of Prince William County’s top offensive performers in quarterback Bish-

op Fitzgerald and running back Xavier Coltrane, was completely stymied by a dominant Colonial Forge team from start to finish. The Indians managed just 79 yards of offense, including 77 in the first half. The Eagles’ defensive front, led by outside linebackers Jordan Barnett and Mike Vinson, gave Fitzgerald trouble throughout the game. Fitzgerald completed just 4 of 11 passes for 33 yards and had one pass intercepted. Meanwhile, Forge also notched four sacks and recorded a fumble recovery. Other than a missed extra point, Colonial Forge had little go wrong in an impressive opening playoff performance. “[In a game like this], you have to be dominant,” Brown said. “It doesn’t get any easier from here on out. You constantly have to show up, make plays, and rise to the occasion.” Despite stalling on its first drive of the game, Forge’s offense definitely rose to the occasion, rushing for 163 yards, while gaining 185 yards in the air. One of the Eagles’ top offensive weapons, quarterback Madden Lowe, had a strong overall game, completing 8 of 14 passes for 185 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for a touchdown and kicked

two field goals and four extra points. Forge opened the scoring with 1:09 left in the first quarter when Lowe found Elijah Sarratt over the middle for a 23-yard TD reception that made it 7-0. After recovering the muffed kick return, the Eagles scored four plays later when Max Kauthen ran it in from the 5. Then, when Maliek Dixon intercepted Fitzgerald five plays later, the Eagles drove to the Gar-Field 16 before Lowe booted a 35-yard field goal that made it 17-0 with 8:57 left in the first half. Eventually, Lowe capped a five-play, 71-yard drive late in the first half with an 8-yard scoring run that made it 23-0 at halftime. The scoring play was set up by a 43-yard pass from Lowe to Avery Johnson-Edmunds. After Forge took the second half kickoff and marched to the 17 before settling for a 27-yard field goal by Lowe that made it 26-0, Forge’s defense stiffened, holding Gar-Field to another scoreless drive before embarking on a 5-play, 57-yard drive that culminated in Jaelan Black’s 27-yard TD run. The game’s final touchdown came when Nico Lee ran it in from the 14 with 10:11 left in the game.

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colonies. To many, the new world looked ow we view our history is often like a death sentence, but the Pilgrims subject to the prevailing sensibilities and opinions of the time. saw it differently. America, to them, was a salvation, and they would risk Certain holidays and recognieverything to get there. tions that are a part of our heriTheir actions were based on tage fall in and out of favor. a principled desire to pracColumbus Day, once promtice their faith as they saw inent, is all but ignored in the fit. In contrast to the English 21st century. Even Christmas Church’s focus on ritual, they wasn’t a national holiday in the believed in a simple worship early days of the United States. and a religion in which everyone Other holidays often tend to lose DAVID KERR read the Bible and found his or her salvasome of their original meaning as they tion on a personal level. become victims to modern sensibilities. That concept didn’t sit well with the Thanksgiving and our recollections Church of England hierarchy of the day. of the Pilgrims is just such an example. The Puritan leaders were arrested and While we celebrate this holiday with a convicted of crimes against the state. tremendous enthusiasm, we do our best Clearly, it was time to leave England. to ignore the very people who first gave Their plan was simple: Get support it meaning. from investors (the Pilgrims understood Children still learn about the Pilgrims economics); buy two seaworthy ships; in school, but for the most part these hire men who could do things they early settlers, once icons of the Americouldn’t, like build houses and organize can experience, have been sent to the backwaters of history. With their passion defenses; and go to the Virginia Colony. Making the plan was the easy part. Affor their religion and their supposedly ter that, nothing went quite as expected. rigid Puritan ways (they weren’t all that Instead of two ships, they ended up rigid), they just don’t seem to fit in with with one, and it was blown far off course the modern American experience. That’s a terrible injustice. Because if we during the Atlantic crossing. Their famed look a little deeper, there is a depth to the ship, the Mayflower, a solid and wellbuilt vessel that had plied the wine trade, Pilgrims’ experience, and their success nonetheless had a massive structural failthat was a model for the development of ure when one of its main beams cracked the American character. during a storm. To fully appreciate the Pilgrim experiBut the Pilgrims, with a resilience that ence, you need to think about what was happening on the American continent in defined our early settlers, fixed it. In a remarkable feat of practical engineering, the 1620s. Jamestown, the first English they used the screw on their printing settlement, wasn’t going well. A large press to prop the beam into place. It was number of settlers had died, the settlement wasn’t making money, the investors one of the first demonstrations of the American ability to improvise. had lost their capital and it hung on only Their first bit of genius was the Maybecause the King of England and the flower Compact. This was an agreement English government desperately needed to work together and behave in a respectan outpost in the New World. ful and democratic fashion. The compact Emigrants weren’t flocking to the

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helped avoid the type of conflict that highlighted the early years of the Virginia Colony. John Adams referred to this simple agreement as one of the foundation stones of the U.S. Constitution. But perhaps their true touch of genius was in their practical understanding of economics. Their investors wanted the land farmed in common. It probably looked good on paper, but it was an utter failure. This early form of socialism prompted what the Pilgrims called the “starving time” and of course, the investors got nothing. But in their third year, citing the biblical precept, “that which you sow, shall you also reap” they did what they wanted to do in the first place and farmed their own plots. The result was a massive improvement in agricultural production. The colonists had more food and were able to buy more from England. And the investors started seeing a return. That’s something that didn’t happen in Jamestown until the colony began to export tobacco. In 1623, after several tough years, the Pilgrims had their first true feast. The colony at long last was a going concern. They invited their friends, the Native American population, with whom they maintained a good-natured working relationship, to join them. That was the basis of our modern holiday. It’s a shame that modern interpretations paint the Pilgrims as rigid and not particularly likable, because that just wasn’t the case. Through selfgovernment, enterprise and faith, the Pilgrims demonstrated some of the most impressive traits of the early American experience. David Kerr, a former member of the Stafford School Board, is an instructor in political science at VCU. He can be reached at info@insidenova.com.

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Thanksgiving celebrations have changed

are only a handful of such events t seems to me…As the years and for me Thanksgiving is one have gone by, the reasons for of them. celebrating holidays change One reason celebrating as they are passed down from that Thanksgiving is special one generation to another. and important is that it is in They seem to morph from no way divisive. No matter holy days to holidays. As each who you believe was the first new generation finds its way to HARVEY GOLD to celebrate a Thanksgiving in celebrate important people or the U.S., or despite its religious events, we seem to slip slowly background, everyone today can just be away from the real reason some folks thankful for all the blessings we have. thought it important to honor and celebrate those people or events. Sometimes Even recognizing the scars, warts and pimples in our nation’s history and even there is a good reason for changing or maybe even doing away with the celebra- with the blemishes that exist today, what our country has to offer from its natural tion as the demographics and social valbeauty from sea to shining sea to the ues change. But there are some holidays freedom our Constitution promises is so that have been recognized for so long magnificent that giving thanks for this and have withstood the test of time, hisis worthy of an important celebration. tory and values that should not change I think this because no matter who you because the reason they were established are, our country provides the opportunihave such an important meaning to our ty for peaceful change for the betterment way of life. In my view, in the U.S. there

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of all. Regrettably, while we continue to see that, for some, change is painfully slow and perhaps even painful, the opportunity for change remains available. Ironically, with all its blessings and continued opportunity for improvement, we have slowly moved away from the “Thanksgiving” to a “thanks-getting” as the reason for celebration. It has become a time when we stand in line or online to be able to buy more of what we already have, a bigger TV, a new car or anything that is part of today’s “Thanksgiving Sale” events. We travel to be part of football congregations that heap praise on the athletes while giving little or no praise to those who made these opportunities possible. We sit down to tables filled with Thanksgiving bounties of food, but our table discussions are more about what’s on sale and ball games than understandGOLD

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Mary Washington awarded victims services grant Mar y Wash ing ton He a lt hc are (MWHC) has been awarded a Victims of Crime Act / Victims Services Grant through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. This twoyear grant award provides funding to expand the existing Mary Washington Hospital Forensic Services Department which serves victims in cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse or neglect and human trafficking, according to a news release. Mary Washington Hospital is one of only 16 hospitals in Virginia providing forensic nursing services for assault victims; this Victims of Crime Act / VicGOLD

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ing how incredibly blessed we are to have warehouses full of food that we can pick off the shelves to fill our tables and our bellies. Most cannot say what may have happened if their ancestors didn’t come here willingly or unwillingly. But we all are here and through generations have come to enjoy blessings our ancestors could never imagine. There is no question that our country remains a work in progress. But having the ability to change under rules, when properly administered, that brings blessings to more folks is the blessing that remains special and worthy of celebration. So, however you choose to celebrate Thanksgiving, you may want to think of what your life would be without the freedom of peaceful change and concentrate on how we are blessed to have that freedom and ability to continue to make it available to others. In 1895, a lady named Katharine Lee Bates wrote a poem entitled “America the Beautiful” and in 1910 it was set to music by Samuel A. Ward. The words recognize the natural beauty of our country, but it also contains a prayer or hope for brotherhood and a plea for improvement of our country in the words, “…God mend thy every flaw.” And these words written almost 125 years ago still ring true with hope for positive change. The words exclaim, “Confirm they soul in self-control Thy liberty in law...May God thy gold refine Till all success be nobleness and every gain divine!” Perhaps it would be a good idea to have anyone running for public office to have to write the words of this poem 100 times on their application before they get on the ballot. Harvey Gold is a contributing writer at InsideNova. Reach him at StaffordNews@ insidenova.com.

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tims Services Grant award expands the clinical team from six to seven forensic nurse examiners plus additional supporting staff and exam equipment. Forensic nurse examiners are specially trained to care for patients of all ages who have experienced violence, providing compassionate medical assessment and care as needed, including forensic exams of patients. These nurses, trained in trauma care, provide physical behavior assessment, clinical specimen/ evidence collection and intervention for individuals who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and/or strangulation.

In addition to medical evaluation, they are involved with crisis intervention resources, expert testimony regarding assessment, evidence collection/handling and documentation when required. “We have seen an increasing number of complex assault cases, and this grant allows us to provide a vital community resource which ensures patients impacted by violence and abuse receive the specialized care they deserve”, said Eileen Dohmann, RN, senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Mary Washington Healthcare. “Adding a new forensic nurse examiner, supporting staff, digital equipment and the expansion to 24/7 care for

SCSO: Man struck and killed by vehicle in North Stafford The Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred early Nov. 18 in the northern end of the county. At approximately 7:35 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a pedestrian struck in the area of U.S. 1 and Tracey Street. Upon arrival, they found 71-yearold R aymond Smith had been struck by a car trying to cross the street and was in critical condition. He died shortly after, the sheriff ’s

office said in a news release. U.S. 1 in the area of Tracey Street was closed for approximately two hours to allow deputies to investigate and clear the roadway. The incident remains under active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff ’s office at 540-658-4400. This is the first pedestrian-related fatality in Stafford County this year, but there have been 15 injuries, up from eight injuries in all of 2018, according to state crash data.

crime victims in the region, eliminates the need for victims to travel 50 or more miles out of the area for these services at such a critical time.” Through partnerships with local, county and state organizations, victims of violence receive comprehensive information and resources for victim advocacy, counseling and safety and harm-reduction services. As a result of this grant MWHC will provide survivors of violence in the region between Washington, D.C., and Richmond with expanded access to timely treatment, compassionate care and supportive healing.

CRIME BRIEFS MOPED RIDER CHARGED WITH DUI A Fredericksburg man is accused of DUI after his moped was found in a ditch Nov. 15, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. Thomas Hart Jr., 38, was reportedly standing on the side of the road in the area of Ferry Road and Lord Fairfax Drive when deputies responded to a report of an accident around 6:10 p.m. Hart smelled strongly of an alcoholic beverage, his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, and his speech was slurred, SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said. He was held on a secured bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.

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Unhelmeted motorcyclist deaths at decade high State officials are urging motorcycle riders to always wear helmets as the number of unhelmeted deaths hits a decade high with more than a month left in the year. There were no such fatalities in 2018 and only one in 2017, but seven people have died so far this year in motorcycle wrecks while not wearing a helmet, according to a news release. “A helmet is the most important safety equipment a motorcyclist wears,” said DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb. “Before you even think about getting on your bike, make sure you have on the proper gear, including an approved helmet.” In Virginia, the law requires motorcyclists and their passengers to always wear a helmet, and the helmet must meet or exceed the standards and specifications of the Snell Memorial Foundation, the American National Standards Institute Inc., or the U.S. Department of Transportation. Helmets are about 29% effective in preventing motorcyclist deaths and about 67% effective in preventing brain injuries. Additionally, motorcycle-related deaths are higher so far this year with 87 as of Nov.

15, compared to 83 during this same time period in 2018. Stafford County hasn’t seen any motorcycle-related deaths this year, according to state crash data. There have been 34 motorcyclerelated injuries in the county, compared to 38 in all of 2018 and 43 in 2017. “Our goal is to always see traffic fatalities decreasing from year to year, so when the trend is upward, we need to redouble our efforts,” Holcomb said. “That means every driver out there needs to look twice for motorcycles, avoid distractions and never drive impaired. And every motorcycle rider needs to wear the proper gear, obey speed limits and ride within their abilities.” DMV offers the Virginia Rider Training Program for both beginning and experienced riders. Courses are taught by certified motorcycle safety instructors, and provide the opportunity to learn new techniques and practice skills in a controlled, safe environment. Classes are offered at community colleges and other locations throughout the state. Visit www.dmvNOW.com for more information.

Report: Virginia, Stafford recycling more waste ERIC EVERINGTON » BY Capital News Service

RICHMOND — Virginia recycled almost half of its trash last year, setting a record despite China’s ban on importing plastic and other solid waste. The statewide recycling rate in 2018 was 46% — up 3 percentage points from the previous year, according to data released this month by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The data showed that: Stafford County’s percent of trash recycled was 39%, higher than Prince William County’s 35% and Loudoun County’s 34%. Fairfax and Arlington counties had a 50% recycle rate. The numbers represent the percentage of municipal solid waste that is sent for recycling. Local governments also get credit for activities such as programs to reduce the amount of trash generated. Several factors affect an area’s recycling rate. They include population, population density, location of recycling facilities and funding. By April 30 each year, the local governments and regional planning units that oversee recycling collect their data and submit a report to the Department of Environmental Quality. DEQ reviews the information and then calculates an overall recycling rate for the state. “DEQ works with businesses and localities and environmental groups to promote environmental awareness through recycling,” said Leslie Beckwith, the agency’s director of financial responsibility and waste management programs. The statewide recycling rate was 44% in 2015. It dropped to 43% in 2016 and 2017

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before jumping to 46% last year. The increase came despite an unstable market for various types of trash to be recycled — especially China’s decision to stop accepting solid waste. “China’s revisions in recycling material acceptance is having a big impact on the recycling market,” Beckwith said. As a result, DEQ has asked localities and planning units to identify any changes or challenges regarding their recycling efforts when they submit their 2019 reports. One change is that many localities have dropped recycling glass because it is hard to find a market for that product. That is why DEQ is asking Virginians to minimize their use of glass. “Citizens should try to generate less waste, like purchasing products with the least amount of packaging and those that are readily recyclable, such as aluminum cans vs. glass bottles,” said Anissa Rafeh, the department’s communications coordinator. Glass can be problematic to recycle for several reasons, said Joe Romuno, director of national accounts for an environmental consulting firm called Great Forest Sustainability Solutions. “Broken glass can contaminate other recyclables like paper and cardboard, lowering their value,” Romuno said. Moreover, broken glass can be a safety hazard to workers and can damage machines at recycling facilities. Also, glass must be sorted by color in order to reprocess for recycling. “Glass is difficult to sort when broken, and if broken down too finely, it may become too difficult to reprocess,” Romuno said.

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Sat Nov 23 The Nutcracker by Northern Virginia Ballet - Nov. 23, 30 | $35 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Featuring guest artists and the international award-winning dancers of NVB/ARB, the performance includes exquisite costuming and Russian-produced sets. Tea with Clara event Nov. 24.

Wed Nov 27 Riverside Christmas Spectacular Through Dec. 29 | $37-$72 Riverside Center for the Performing Arts 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Updated for 2019, this holiday event includes favorite songs and music of the season.

Fri Nov 29 The Nutcracker by Virginia National Ballet - 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. | $25-$37 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Featuring world-class choreography and dancing, gorgeous sets and costumes.

Sun Dec 1 Chanticleer - 4 p.m. | $33-$55 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Unwrap holiday magic as Chanticleer returns to the Hylton Center to usher in the season with a festive program of Gregorian chant, Renaissance motets, gospel melodies and Christmas carols. Also performing at the George Mason Center for the Arts on Nov. 30.

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A Nutcracker Tea - 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. | $28-$35 Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance 92 Main Street Warrenton, VA 20186 Join members of the cast from The Centre for Performing Arts Company & Gateau Bakery for a magical Tea Party. Get tickets at InsideNoVaTix.com!

Tue Dec 3 Messiah Sing-A-Long - 7 p.m. | $15 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 An all-student choir and orchestra with professional soloists perform Handel’s timeless masterpiece.

Thu Dec 5 A Pentatonix Christmas Tour - 7 p.m. | From $55 EagleBank Arena 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA 22030 Popular a cappella group performs some of their favorite holiday songs.

Fri Dec 6 Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity 7:30 p.m. | From $30 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 From the Creative & Performing Arts Center. More than just a musical, this joyous theater experience depicts Christmas through the lens of AfricanAmerican culture.

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Sat Dec 7 This Christmas Talent Competition 6:30 p.m. | From $18 Freedom High School 15201 Neabsco Mills Road Woodbridge, VA 22191 Talent show with a variety of acts and door prizes. A portion of the proceeds from the ticket sold goes towards purchasing gifts for families in need. Buy tickets at InsideNoVaTix.com!

Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas - 3 and 8 p.m. | From $29 The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22812 “A Joyful Christmas” recalls the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that make up Christmas in Ireland.

Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long 2:30 p.m. | Free Filene Center 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22812 Holiday musical celebration with a performance from the United States Marine Band, along with Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs performed by local choir and vocal groups.

Holiday Craft Stations - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | $2 plus park admission Widewater State Park 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554

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It’s “A Celtic Family Christmas” as this musical couple opens a window into their festive family traditions.

A magical performance for all ages, featuring the international company dancers of MBT, plus an ensemble cast and the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra.

Handel’s Messiah - 3 p.m. | $35 Highland School Center for the Arts 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 The annual Piedmont Symphony Orchestra holiday concert. Get tickets at InsideNoVaTix.com!

Fri Dec 13 Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season 8 p.m. | From $33 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle Manassas, VA 20110 The American Festival Pops Orchestra ushers in the season with its annual holiday concert. Also performing at the George Mason Center for the Arts Dec. 14.

Thu Dec 19 Salute to Soldiers Holiday Celebration - 5 p.m. | From $35

Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club 5500 Schulz Circle Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 Attendees will be treated to Santa and Mrs. Clause, free gifts for the children, live entertainment, dancing, professional photos with Santa, door prizes, and a buffet dinner. Open to all DoD card holders and free to E6/GS8 and below. Get tickets at InsideNoVaTix.com!

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Vienna Boys Choir - 8 p.m. | From $33 George Mason Center for the Arts 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 Christmas in Vienna is the annual holiday concert from the world’s foremost children’s choral group.

Sat Dec 14 Stafford Christmas Parade - 2 p.m. | Free Stafford Regional Airport 95 Aviation Way, Stafford, VA 22406

Make three Christmas crafts inspired by history and nature. All supplies will be provided.

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Problems with peers is apparent. Don’t confront the situation if you don’t feel you can keep your cool. Things may not be as harmonious as you would like with colleagues or employers this week. You may be confused emotionally. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

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Your tendency to overreact could get you into trouble. Tempers could boil if someone you work with has not been pulling their weight. You will probably have to defend your mate. You may be fortunate while traveling. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

Don’t expect others to live up to their promises and you won’t be disappointed or find yourself stuck with delays. Someone you live with will get angry if you are neglecting your duties. Depression may result if you don’t get to do things your own way. You will probably have to defend your mate. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) You can get ahead if you present your ideas to superiors. Your obviously unique way of doing things has caught the eye of someone in a higher position. Someone you care about may not be too well. Secret affairs will eventually backfire on you. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. LEO (July 23-August 22) Don’t confront the situation if you don’t feel you can keep your cool. Take care that arrangements to spend quality time together are made in advance. You will be able to enlist the help of colleagues who believe in your ideas. Plan your social events carefully. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Avoid letting family get involved in your personal life. Be sure to take care of the needs of youngsters. Your intellectual wit will bring greater popularity with your peers. Monitor your budget carefully to avoid unnecessary stress. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Don’t get so wrapped up in being rich that you overlook the fact that your plan may not be as solid as you thought. You can make extra cash by moonlighting. Joining organizations will provide you with stimulating romantic contacts. Talk to those in a position of power about your intentions. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

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Attack of the Drones Look, up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, its sup…nope it’s a squadron of drones in a “Finger-four” formation delivering prescription medications to your neighborhood. We are on the precipice of major drone utilization in the United States, commonly known as UAS (unmanned aircraft systems).

EXPANSION & UTILIZATION Over the past several years we’ve seen an increase in personal drone usage. You may have a neighbor that flies them for fun, your favorite youtuber incorporating them into their videos and new businesses popping up offering drone photography. The widespread adoption of drones led the FAA to create a drone certificate program. This was to adopt safety standards and educate new pilots on different airspace, how to operate around airports, weather planning and maintenance procedures. For years we’ve heard about Amazon testing drone delivery programs. UPS has recently started testing package delivery. CVS and UPS announced last month that they will begin delivery of prescription drugs. This was in response to FedEx and Walgreens teaming up to do the same with a test program in Christiansburg. I also learned the U.S. Postal Service is

now soliciting experts to begin their own testing procedures similar to what UPS is currently doing.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE The adoption of drones goes beyond just the drone hardware itself. There is an entire ecosystem that allows these devices to function autonomously depending on the mission at hand. This includes skill sets in big data, artificial intelligence, software development, robotics, network infrastructure, cybersecurity and advanced videography to just name a few. Virginia is one of the leaders in the advancement of UAS. The Center for Innovative Technology runs their own Unmanned Systems Center. They work with leading universities and policy makers to help innovate and cultivate business opportunities within Virginia. The applications of UAS are numerous and growing. You’ve probably seen military utilization of drones on the news and as mentioned package delivery. But UAS can assist first responders, agriculture and forestry, workplace safety, and public transportation (think bridge inspection, accident monitoring). I even know home inspectors who utilize drones to check out rooflines to avoid crawling on them.

ADVANTAGES The advantages of an advanced drone program are numerous for specific industry sectors. For first responders, sending in a drone is clearly a safer alternative to sending a person in mountainous regions or other hazardous situations (fire, chemical). Drones are also a cheaper alternative to traditional pilot programs as well. The commercial industry drones are typically much smaller, run on batteries and of course there is not a traditional pilot to pay in the cockpit. Drones can also be a faster solution to acquire critical data for large infrastructure projects such as building highways or high-rise towers. I imagine in some of these cases the mere invention of drones was not only a faster solution for data, but also provided project managers with new insights that they weren’t even aware of before because of the new perspective. THE DOWNSIDE Of course, there are disadvantages with any emerging technology. Drones are more susceptible to bad weather. The weather threshold gets narrower the smaller and less powerful than the engines are on the UAS. The battery life on drones are still relatively short. Many of the consumer products you can buy off the shelf have roughly a 20-40-minute run time if you are lucky. Many of the larger drone programs are aiming for eight-hour run times, but I am not sure if the technology is there yet. Another variable that affects flight time is

the payload that a drone can carry as well (primarily weight).

I’M A LITTLE BIASED I am excited about what the future of drones will bring to the overall economy. I don’t know how close we are to having fleets of them buzzing the sky all around us. But as someone who has worked in the technology field for 20 years and earned my private pilot certificate, I love seeing the two industries intersect in innovative ways. John Barker President at Barker Management Consulting. He can be reached at jbarker@barkerleadership.com or www. barkerleadership.com.

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Turkey Day - 10:30 a.m. | $10 Rowser Building 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 Learn about turkeys and Thanksgiving as you make crafts, listen to a story, play games and enjoy a snack.

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Local Author Visit: Elizabeth Spencer Spragins - 1-3 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Author of “The Language of Bones: American Journeys Through Bardic Verse.” The Crooked Road on Tour - 8 p.m. | $30 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 The New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters play traditional old time Appalachian string band music with fiddle, guitar, banjo, bass and mandolin.

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Aquila Theatre: ‘The Odyssey’ - 7 p.m. | From $26 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 A new dramatic adaptation of Homer’s epic.

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Riverside Christmas Spectacular Through Dec. 29 | $37-$72 Riverside Center for the Performing Arts 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Updated for 2019, this holiday event includes favorite songs and music of the season.

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The Nutcracker by Virginia National Ballet - 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. | $25-$37 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Featuring world-class choreography and dancing, gorgeous sets and costumes.

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Chanticleer - 4 p.m. | $33-$55 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Unwrap holiday magic as Chanticleer returns to the Hylton Center to usher in the season with a festive program.

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Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes - Dec. 5-6 | From $52 The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22812 Join Spector’s “Best Christmas Party Ever” in this raucous, rocking blend of her classics.

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Fredericksburg Holiday Craft Show Dec. 6-8 | $8 Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Fredericksburg’s largest holiday craft show with unique, handmade products from more than 300 crafters. Free for children 12 and under. Lunch with Santa - Dec. 6-7 | $15 for children, $4 for adults Rowser Building 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554 Santa will be stopping by to find out what’s on each child’s wish list. Mesdames de la Halle - Dec. 6-8 | From Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Mason Opera presents this comic oneact that revolves around the competitive street vendors at a Parisian market. Performed in English. Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity 7:30 p.m. | From $30 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 From the Creative & Performing Arts Center. More than just a musical, this joyous theater experience depicts Christmas through the lens of AfricanAmerican culture.

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Create a Luminaria - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Celebrate the winter solstice by creating a lantern from decorative paper bags.

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Case No. JJ053923-01-00 STAFFORD JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT Commonwealth of Virginia In RE: Castro Elvir Children Katherine K. Elvir Ulloa v. Robert Antonio Castro Garcia The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE THE CUSTODY OF: BRISSIA CASTRO ELVIR, ROBERTO CASTRO ELVIR, MARJORIE CASTRO ELVIR. It is ORDERED that Robert Anonio CASTRO GARCIA appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interest on or before 1/23/2020 at 10:00 AM. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 & 12/6/19

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