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Carisa Bohn, right, of North Stafford, keeps the paint flowing at a Stafford Rocks table during the North Stafford Farmers Market on Sunday. ALEKS DOLZENKO | INSIDENOVA
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Locally harvested produce gets prime display as crowds browse and shop the stand operated by C&T Produce at the North Stafford Farmers’ Market. This year the total number of vendors has increased to around 30 at the same location, the parking lot of the Stafford Medical Pavilion on the Stafford Hospital campus. The market is open Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until November. ALEKS DOLZENKO | INSIDENOVA BY TRACY BELL own child and Bohn’s love to cre-
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simple pastime – painting, hiding and finding rocks – picked up speed in Stafford County after two local mothers created a Facebook page to manage the fun. In mid-May, Carisa Bohn, of Stafford,TRACY startedBELL the Facebook page, Staffordtbell@insidenova.com Rocks, which focuses mainly in the NorthheStaff ord area. She recruited Stafford County Sheriff ’s KimberlyOffice Stacy,has also of Staff to applied forord, a U.S. help with the page. As of Wednesday, Department of Justice grant the group boasted 5,519 members. that could fund 100 of its The rock craze, popular in many deputies with a body camstates and even in other countries, is bringing era. joy to children and adults If no received, full creative fundingthey of are. the alike, matter how grant in son the Bohn,would who allow has a deputies 7-year-old office’s fieldwho operations to and Stacy, has a division 7-year-old carry thewere cameras. daughter, pleased and surprised The sheriff ’s office applied for at the page’s popularity. the grant afterbelieve the Stafford Countyit “We couldn’t how quickly Board Supervisors gave itsthat stamp took offof ,” Stacy said, noting her
ate art on rocks, hide them, find new rocks and see others’ creations. And, said Bohn, with all of the bad things going on in the world, it’s a way to bring happiness to those who find the rocks. The pastime is light-hearted, happy Amy Loop of Stafford adds delicate deand low-cost, she said. to her rock. investigations and comof approval. The grantinworks as a 50tailsinternal Bohn, who works the mediis significant, ” Decatur percent match with local for grown-ups, too,” and it’s said. “theracal field in Fairfax, said thatfunding the rocks plaints cameras are a psychofrom county. The cost to aStafpeutic.” are a the good distraction after long, “Body-worn to hit misbehavior on ford is $400,000 a year foractivity five years. Thedeterrent craze has moms’ groups, stressful day and a fun that logical sidesgroups of the lens. benefits Stafford County Scout and The other activity people can get creativeSheriff with. Da- both drawbacks vid“People Decatur InsideNoVa that exceed groups,the they said, and isassociated also a chance saytold finding rocks or hiding the costnew andparts timeoftothe manage implementing a body-camera to discover commuthem just makes their day,” sheprosaid. with the program.” gram is aa vast undertaking. The goal nity. “It puts smile on someone’s face. ” Using the technology in the of Death, the program is to achieve high On Sunday, the group setdeup a depression, crime, apolitics, field at operations division level of transparency shaded table the North Stafford bad days – the activitywith helpsthe to comease or partment’s allow for the most immedimunity while protecting the rights Farmers Market near to Staff ord Hosdistract people from the negatives and would and Th expansive contact with theand of citizens deputies he atepital. ey brought art supplies more seriousand issues in life, alike, said Bohn, said. plenty of served, rocks Defor noting, “I don’t even turn on the news.” community said. to paint, for “…The benefit of having video children Stacy said that while children love catur CAMERA ROCK PAGE 1313 PAGE St af ford C ounty footage for prosecution, training, the activity, “It’s not just for kids. It’s free.
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SHERIFF’S BRIEFS EQUESTRIAN INSTRUCTOR FACES SEX CHARGES A Stafford horseback riding instructor has been indicted on charges of sexual assault involving a female rider, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. It is the second set of BORIS GOKOVSKI indictments involving a client, and investigators are asking that possible victims come forward. Boris Gokovski, 64, was indicted on four counts of sexual battery. He was released on a $5,000 secured bond and was to be arraigned July 20, Sheriff ’s Office spokesperson 1st Lt. Eric Quinn said. The victim reported the alleged battery in May, Quinn said. She told investigators that Gokovski assaulted her during horseback riding lessons at B&R Ranch. He is one of the business owners, Quinn noted. Gokovski was indicted last month on two counts of custodial indecent liberties and four counts of assault and battery involving a complaint by a juvenile who told police he sexually assaulted her during the summer and fall of 2016, Quinn said. PHONE CALL TO SHERIFF'S OFFICE DETAILS FALSE MURDER, HOSTAGE EVENT A July 18 false phone call to the Stafford County Sheriff 's Office from a male
caller described that he shot and killed his father, shot his mother in the arm and was holding a cousin hostage. The caller, who identified himself only as Jamie, said at 1:20 a.m. that he was going to blow everything up with a pressure bomb at the front door unless he received $30,000, according to Maj. Don Lenhart, public information officer for the sheriff 's office. The address of the reported event was in the Lake Arrowhead neighborhood of Stafford. Sheriff 's office Deputy Chris Smith was one of the deputies dispatched to the call and recognized the address as one he had fielded a prior complaint from on July 13. An 18-year-old who resides there told Smith that he was an online gamer and that an unknown person somehow obtained his personal information. That person sent him a text saying he was going to “swat” him. The teenager then explained to Smith that swatting is a prank within the online gaming culture where a very serious call is made to the police in hopes that a Special Weapons and Tactics, or SWAT team will respond. When deputies arrived at the address, a perimeter was established and contact was made with the homeowner. It was determined that nothing unusual occurred there that night. Stafford County detectives are following up in attempts to identify the source of the call.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE RECEIVES PROTECTIVE K-9 VEST The Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office police dog, Steel, received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s Inc. Steel, one of four dogs in the canine unit, is a two-year-old German shepherd. He has been with the sheriff 's office since September 2016, is cross-trained for explosives detection and patrol-certified. The other dogs were previously outfitted with protective vests. The sheriff 's office received Steel through a grant from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation. He and his partner, Deputy 1st Class B.U. Demirci, graduated from K-9 School in November 2016. Since then Steel has tracked down several violent suspects, including a man who committed an armed robbery at a local convenience store. “The Stafford Sheriff ’s Office is profoundly grateful to Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. for their generous donation,” said Stafford Sheriff David Decatur. “Canines are an integral part of law enforcement and as such they deserve the same protections we afford to any other sworn member of our agency.” The vest is embroidered with “In memory of K9 Ty, California City Police De-
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try where nobody came to help One of the saddest things I in times of trouble. To imagine can imagine is not just losing a place where no one answered good men and women in war. the call. What a contrast such a That’s bad enough. But what’s notion would be to the spirit the far worse is the notion, that as memorial sought to capture. time passes, they just become I was there with my co-host names on a list and sometimes Tom Coen, shooting a special not even that. This notion has alDAVID KERR episode for “Coen and Kerr” on Central ways bothered me. The decades move forward amazingly Virginia Public Television. Yes, our refast. Parents, wives, girlfriends and all the gion has its own local TV station. It was people who knew the men and women sunny and hot. Just what you would exwho gave their lives in service to their pect for a July morning. Tom and I interviewed Gen. Neller country pass on. What they did and who they were are all but forgotten. Rarely for the program, and he talked about the does someone take the time to imagine importance of history to the Corps and who they were or what they might have for all the services. He said it’s a source of inspiration – the deeds and challenges of been like. Remembering these people, those earlier times – but also helps cement the who survived the battles and those who bond between individual service memdidn’t, is the philosophy behind the con- bers and forms a link from one generastruction of the Stafford County Armed tion to another. On a personal note, while all of us on Forces Memorial. The keynote speaker was the comman- the CVTV team were melting in the heat, dant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Neller. some like myself just hanging on, the Like most Marines, he is ramrod straight. general, in a dress uniform with cover His uniform was perfect, and he was the (that’s a hat for those of you who don’t very essence of composure and profes- recognize the Navy/Marine name for it), sionalism. That all came through in his looked surprisingly comfortable. It must remarks, but so did the depth of his feel- be a Marine thing. When the ceremony began, I didn’t ings about what the memorial meant. This is where his composure shook just know what to expect. I have been to a little. He asked us to imagine a coun- dedications before, but this one was espe-
cially moving. For photos from The memorial the ceremony, with its gradaTURN TO PAGE 10. tion of dark marble stones dedicated to those who participated in each of our country’s major conflicts has a gentle simplicity. It is even designed to leave some extra room for other stones to mark future conflicts. Good planning, but a sad commentary on the state of the world. Retired Lt. Gen. Ron Christmas, the chairman of the Stafford War Memorial Fundraising Committee, asked as the dedication ceremony neared its end if all the men and women who participated in each of our nation’s major wars would stand as he called out the name. He started with the Revolutionary War, then the Civil War, followed by World War I, until by the time he said World War II, some very old veterans were the first to stand up. They are our most senior veterans. The last World War I veteran died in 2010. Our cameraman, Stan Miles, who also produces historical documentaries, said he half expected someone from the Revolution or the Civil War or World War I to step forward. As Stan put it, “This is Stafford after all. Our history is a part of who we are. You don’t know what to expect.” But if no veterans of those long-ago wars were physically available, somewhere, looking down from above, I hope they were pleased to see we hadn’t forgotten them. 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.
Election is time for a change in thinking and especially for the future. It seems to me…the Nov. 7 elecUnless you haven’t left your tion of the board of supervisors is house for a number of years, the time for a change in thinkyou have noticed the griding about what Stafford County lock on I-95, U.S. 1 and many will look like by the turn of the of the roads leading to these century and beyond. And hopemain highways. The reason is fully, Stafford citizens will make their decisions on who will govern HARVEY GOLD that, for too long, most boards have governed by allowing more based on the needs for the next 100 years and beyond— not the next 10 years. homes followed by widening I-95 and a There is much at stake. And unrestrict- few portions of U.S. 1 and U.S. 17. These ed growth and inadequate roads and improvements result not in improved transportation are the basic issues future driving conditions for the future but supervisors must consider by moving out only temporary improvements because of the box that Stafford supervisors have as growth with more homes continues, more road widening is continually relived in for too long. In recent years, supervisors have al- quired. Side roads rarely, if ever, get widlowed, if not encouraged, population ened. Thus, the traffic funnel fills up and growth by approving more and more it is widened again. Even worse, the widening has not housing starts. In a perfect world, growth can be a good thing. But when the roads taken place along the entire stretch of cannot accommodate this growing popu- I-95 or U.S. 1 and so more funnel clogs lation it is a very bad thing for the present are created along the way. Another solu-
tion on I-95 has been to privatize lanes and make them toll roads. The result has sometimes resulted in a better flow but at a hefty price, with tolls at times being $15 to $30. This is not a long-term solution, especially for those who commute to the lower paying jobs around the county or who are on fixed incomes. And, for the future, continuing to build more homes resulting in more cars on congested, slow-moving roads only adds to air pollution problems, as seen in cities like Los Angeles and Phoenix. In the Nov. 7 board of supervisors election there is a great opportunity to elect candidates who can recognize that allowing unrestricted growth cannot continue without first making changes in roads and mass transportation. Aside from demanding new ideas and paradigms, it will take GOLD courage to say no to the old, PAGE 5 expensive, self-defeating
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ways of dealing with these problems. They must think about what Stafford will look like by, at least, the year 2100 which is only 83 years away. Schools, infrastructure, fire, police, hospitals, air and water pollution, available water, waste disposal and disappearing green space are impacted by the growing population and inadequate or badly designed road and transportation systems. They must recognize that 83 years ago horses and wagons were common, and automobiles were just coming into mass use. There was no I-95, the main interstate travel was on a two-lane U.S. 1, farmland and greenspace covered the county and the population of the entire county was about 8,000 people compared to about 150,000 today. This is an increase of almost 1,900 percent. If such a rate increase continues there could be close to 3 million people in the county in the next 83 years. How many will be on I-95? And, even if the population reaches only a million or so, what will life be like then?
Stafford needs supervisors who can couple vision with courage to create an entirely new vision for growth. Should there be a maximum number of new houses allowed based on road and transportation limits? Is a moratorium on various aspects of growth and development possible? Does it create legal issues? Are these issues that can be tackled and are there candidates who have the interest, foresight, courage and the leadership to find the answers? We know some of the candidates who will be on the ballot. But when the final list of candidates is known, will they continue to vote along political lines, continuing the same old, worn out approaches in governing the county? And, will Stafford voters continue to accept the same old…same old? Albert Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” We have seen the results so far. Isn’t it time for a change? November is not far away. Harvey Gold can be reached at StaffordNews@insidenova.com.
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STAFFORD BRIEFS REPORT: FREDERICKSBURG AREA HOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLE FOR BASICS In Virginia more than 1.2 million households – 39 percent of the state’s total population – are unable to afford the state’s cost of living, according to the United Way ALICE Report for Virginia, released this week. In the Rappahannock United Way’s service area the number of ALICE households ranges from 29 percent in King George County up to 55 percent in the City of Fredericksburg. According to the report, in Stafford there are 43,887 ALICE households, or 35 percent. United Way coined the acronym ALICE, which stands for Asset-Limited, IncomeConstrained, Employed. ALICE places a spotlight on a large population of hardworking residents who work at low-paying jobs, have little or no savings and are one emergency away from falling into poverty. For more on the report, visit unitedwayalice.org/Virginia, and use the casesensitive password, LiveUnitedVA. LOCAL RESIDENT GRADUATES FROM TULANE UNIVERSITY Tulane University awarded degrees to nearly 2,800 graduates on May 20 in New Orleans . Kamisha Curtis of Stafford was one of the graduates. She earned a master’s degree in public health from Tulane's School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine. The ceremony's keynote speaker was
Helen Mirren, an Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award–winning actress known for her support of humanitarian efforts.
LOCALS NAMED TO PRESIDENT'S LIST AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY Several local residents have been named to the president's list for the spring semester. Those residents include Joshua Greathouse of Fredericksburg, majoring in civil engineering; Carson King of Stafford, majoring in food science and human nutrition; and Annalisa Bell of Fredericksburg, with a major in sociology. To be named to the president's list, students must achieve a 4.0 grade-point average. NOVEC EARNS ACCOLADE FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative has received the second highest score in customer satisfaction among the nation’s 138 largest electric utilities in the J.D. Power and Associates 2017 electric utility residential customer satisfaction study released July 12. NOVEC scored 788 points in overall customer satisfaction, one point shy of the 789 points SECO in Sumterville, Florida, scored. NOVEC received the highest score in the United States in professionalism of utility employees, first in communications, second in power quality and reliability, price, and customer service and third in corporate citizenship.
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The average score for the study’s 138 companies was 719 on a 1,000-point scale. The research company based its findings on responses from almost 100,000 online interviews conducted from July 2016 through May 2017. NOVEC, headquartered in Manassas, is a nonprofit electric utility corporation that supplies and distributes electricity and energy-related services to customers in Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford and Clarke counties, the Town of Clifton, and the City of Manassas Park. For more, visit novec.com and jdpower.com.
AIR FORCE TRAINING LISTS GRADUATE Air Force Airman Kenneth Ledford recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. Ledford is the son of Kenny Ledford of Stafford and Julie Ledford of Poquoson KENNETH LEDFORD and the brother of Jillian Ledford of Charles City. He is a 2010 graduate of Poquoson High School in Poquoson. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and ba-
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STAFFORD RESIDENT GRADUATES FROM LEHIGH UNIVERSITY Billy Ramsey of Stafford graduated in May with a Bachelor of Science in business and economics degree with a major in supply chain management from Lehigh University. During commencement ceremonies, Lehigh University conferred 1,071 bachelor's degrees, 360 master's degrees and 49 doctoral degrees. LIBRARY TO HOST TRAVELING EXHIBIT Central Rappahannock Regional Library will host Strong Men & Women in Virginia History, a traveling exhibit from the Library of Virginia celebrating Virginia’s black leaders, at its headquarters library through Aug. 17. The Library of Virginia, in partnership with Dominion Energy, honors seven distinguished black leaders annually by recognizing them as Strong Men & Women in Virginia History. These individuals, past and present, are chosen based on their contributions to the state, the nation or their professions. One of this year’s honorees is William E. Bailey, an aviation pioneer and philanthropist, who has family ties to the Fredericksburg region.
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Healthy Living for Brain & Body 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cardinal Institute for Health Careers 150 Riverside Parkway, Ste. 211, Fredericksburg 540-370-0835, ext. 8407
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CYT Presents ‘High School Musical’
2 p.m. | $17 Fredericksburg Academy, 10800 Academy Drive, Fredericksburg Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. cytfred.org
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Vice president’s wife visits Marines’ museum Karen Pence, mother of a Marine and second lady of the United States, was a guest speaker at the recent Combat Art Symposium at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, according to a press release. Pence’s passion for art as therapy ties in with the Marine Corps’ Combat Art Program and the Art Gallery’s inaugural show. Approximately 10 of the artist featured in the exhibition were at the event, which previewed the Combat Art Gallery’s inaugural exhibition “Honor, Courage and Commitment: Marine Corps Art, 1975-2015.” This first exhibition features 100 works by 22 artists and honors the Marines who have served in the Corps during the last 40
years. It echoes the core values of the Marine Corps: honor, courage and commitment and is divided between three themes. “Every Clime and Place” illustrates Marines as they conduct training and engage the enemy in a variety of settings and situations around the globe. “No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy” captures Marines meeting the enemy with unmatched ferocity and then rendering aid to civilians under the most dire of circumstances. The final theme, “The Price,” reminds that war is all-consuming. Marines willingly accept the risks associated with their missions, and families shoulder the burdens of uncertainty, loss and grief.
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sonian, did a wonderful job producing, ‘We, The Marines.’ This film, sponsored by Boeing, will afford us a powerful and engaging way to tell the story of today’s Marines and share the Marine Corps’ experience with all Americans.” The theater, sponsored by Lockheed Martin, seats 369 visitors and is equipped with multiple Christie 4K RGB laser illuminated projectors blended to create a more immersive experience. The ultrarealistic images, awe-inspiring visuals and enveloping audio by High Performance Stereo, will transport visitors into the middle of the action and the edge of
their seats, according to a news release. The film is a 40-minute visual narrative of a Marine’s journey through the Corps. Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor and former Marine Gene Hackman, the film follows the journey of Marines from boot camp, to training, deployment and finally homecoming. The film captures moments of action, bringing to life the sometimes intense experience of serving as a Marine. Filming was at Marine Corps bases including Parris Island, Camp Pendleton, Camp Lejeune and 29 Palms. “With ‘We, The Marines,’ we want audiences to come away with a vast new ap-
preciation for the razor-sharp focus, the fast reflexes, the constant teamwork and the dedication and compassion it takes to serve in the Marine Corps,” said Greg MacGillivray, the film’s director. The 40-minute film runs every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets to the film can be purchased in the museum for $8 for adults, $7 for seniors over 60, $5 for children 5-15 and $6 for members of the military. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Christmas Day, with free admission and parking. For more, visit www.marineheritage.org.
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Stafford County dedicates Armed Forces Memorial The Stafford County Armed Forces Memorial dedication brought out hundreds of visitors and several veterans of World War II, along with armed forces members from other conflicts, on Saturday morning to the county’s Government Center. The Quantico Marine Corps Band provided a musical introduction to the July 15 event and then retired Lt. Gen. Ron Christmas, the master of ceremonies, took command of the ceremony and welcomed guests, thanking all who made the memorial possible. Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office Chaplain Ron Thayer offered the invocation. Stafford County Supervisor Gary Snellings, an Air Force veteran, also made welcoming remarks and was overcome by emotions at the end of his speech. Local veterans, from World War II through the current conflict who attended the ceremony were recognized. The Virginia secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, retired Adm. John C. Harvey, spoke briefly and the Blue Star Mothers Choir of Fredericksburg Chapter VA 4 sang traditional patriotic songs. The commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, commended the Armed Services Memorial Working Group, which oversaw the fundraising and construction of the memorial, for their work. He also stressed how important it was to remember those who sacrificed so much for our country. Members of the family of the late Sgt. Donald Lamar II—his wife, parents and brother—joined others in the ribbon cutting to open the memorial. Neller presented sections of the ribbon to the family, who sparked the idea that led to the construction of the memorial after the death of the Marine in 2010.
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Headed to Babe Ruth World Series Stafford Baseball League’s 16u and 12u girls’ softball teams have advanced to the Babe Ruth World Series in Florida. This is the second time Stafford has earned a spot in the World Series and the first time two county teams have advanced. The 12U team leaves next week. SUBMITTED
Slye selected to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List Virginia Tech senior kicker Joey Slye (North Stafford) has been named to the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List. The Wuerffel Trophy is awarded to college football’s top community servant. Slye has been active in honoring his brother’s memory by working with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In 2014, Slye’s older brother, A.J., died JOEY SLYE
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A.J. Dominguez of Stafford was at the table painting rocks with her children Nadja Sanchez, 7, Jocelyn Sanchez, 8, and Hendrick Sanchez, 10, along with her nephew, Marcus Corona, 10. Marcus, who was visiting from Victorville, Calif., said that he was having fun painting the rocks. “It lets you show what you want to show,” he said. Jocelyn said she enjoys “making pandas” and a cat rock with Chinese lettering, her mother said, is also a favorite. Dominguez said that when the floors needed to be redone at her family’s home, it was the perfect opportunity to introduce rock painting. The idea is to find rocks in nature or purchase them, paint them as creatively or simply as one pleases and hide them outdoors in the community. Painters note the group’s Facebook page name on the back with the hope that the people who find them will take a photo of the rock and post it on the page. Those who find a rock can either keep it or hide it again for someone else. A Stafford Rocks introductory welcome post reads in part: “The intention of this site and this community activity is singular and simple: SPREAD JOY— That’s it.” Some painters are elaborate and astonishingly creative, while others keep it relatively simple. Ideas are a plenty on Pinterest or just Googling “rock-paint-
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ing” will provide new members with tips. Typically, painters use acrylic paint, as well as paint markers for detail and writing. They then protect the rock from rain, sun and the outdoors with Modge Podge or a similar glaze and spray it with a clear UV protective spray or other sealant. Some go a step further by creating stone art or wax rocks with the help of ovens. Many people include inspirational, hopeful or encouraging messages. Some people provide clues as to where they’ve hidden rocks, while others say it defeats the purpose. Bohn said that Stafford Rocks got its start from a friend of hers who was very involved in The Burg Rocks, a Fredericksburg-based rocks page. With permission, Bohn branched off from that group to form Stafford Rocks, because she didn’t want to travel so far south to participate. There’s a south Stafford group that formed after Stafford Rocks did, and those participants hide rocks farther south off U.S. 17, she said. But even before the local groups kicked off, the rock craze originated from The Kindness Rocks Project, a social media initiative that began with Megan Murphy of Cape Cod, Mass. Murphy, living near water and plenty of rocks, suffered hard times in life, including the death of her parents. She began painting rocks as a hobby and would look for signs of inspiration along her
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Family owned business. Looking for a team member. Looking for someone with all around skills. Must have own tools, truck or van. Take pride in their work. We do all aspects of construction. Must have plumbing, electrical, carpentry, tile skills. Pay based on experience. Can start immediately.
Call 703-586-7606 or email Kenny@twobyfourconstruction.com
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INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE Join Our FAMILY! Washington FAMILY Magazine (part of Northern Virginia Media Services) is looking for a qualified Production Coordinator to join our team. We’ve been the go-to resource for D.C. area parents for more than 20 years. Our magazine, website, eNewsletter and social media outlets have reached tens of thousands of local moms and dads in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. We are looking for a part-time Production Coordinator to assist producing quality print and online products. We are looking for a candidate that is detail-oriented, highly-motivated, organized and is able to work in a fast-paced team environment. Responsibilities: • Manage and create monthly resource guides for print and online, • Manage and create e-mail campaigns • Assist with collecting classified ads • Assist with paste-up and layout, including proofing • Assist with pre-flighting and preparing ad files for accurate printing • Assist with fact-checking procedures for editorial features, print resources and online guides • Assist with monitoring the process of print jobs when needed • Collect event listings for Washington FAMILY’s online calendar • Assist with various administrative and support tasks • Communicate with other WashingtonFAMILY team members on production matters • Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Strong attention to detail and a quick learner • Ability to work on multiple, time-sensitive projects simultaneously • Problem solver and strong computer skills • Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop • Proficient with Microsoft Office • Knowledge of print workflows involving print layout and pre-press • Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
Northern Virginia Media Services seeks a hard-working, self-starting sales and marketing professional to join our growing team. This salesperson will focus on Classified Advertising, including Recruitment, Business Directories, Church Announcements, Legals, and other key categories. The ideal candidate will have a record of success in sales positions, preferably in a business-to-business environment, as well as a willingness and ability to develop new leads and make cold calls on businesses throughout Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William and Stafford Knowledge of ad design and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. This is a full-time position working out of our Woodbridge office with a small base salary, a book of existing business, and unlimited commission opportunities. Benefits include paid holidays and vacations, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k). Apply online or via e-mail to: tfields@insidenova.com
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