By Susan Larson
Tim Duffy has won the Ward 3 seat for Fredericksburg City Council, with 371 votes (71.07 percent) to Richard Friesner’s 151 votes (28.93 percent), according to the Virginia Board of Elections. There were a total of 522 votes cast.
Restaurant Inspections: Burger King, Spirit’s, The Recreation Center
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials conducted restaurant inspections at the following Fredericksburg locations April 21 – 22, 2014. Restaurants receive numbered critical and non-critical violations.
Help Your Kids Tackle ‘Multiplication Math Blues’
By Elizabeth Colon of Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
You can help your kids overcome the multiplication math blues. What do I mean by the multiplication math blues?
I’ve recently come across a number of students who are struggling with math (not particularly shocking because of the business I am in).
Frequently their assessment reflects proficiency in multiplication but falls apart in division, percentages, fractions and decimals. Why?
Freehling Named Assistant Director For Economic Development
By Susan Larson
Free Lance-Star business reporter Bill Freehling has been hired as Fredericksburg’s new assistant director for economic development.
His duties will include assisting in the development of an economic development strategy, serving as the city staffer to the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority and leading the city’s business recruitment and expansion programs, according to a press release.
Life Is Not Fair, Part II
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
So…life isn’t fair. Of course, life isn’t fair! So what? Should that stop you from living a good life and getting what you deserve?
Like I said last week, over the last five years I have learned to remove the words and thoughts that life isn’t fair.
Children’s Museum Opens Saturday in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
The Children’s Museum of Richmond (CMoR) opens its 12,000-square-foot Fredericksburg satellite location at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014.
Fredericksburg Receives Riverfront Land Gift
By Susan Larson
Jenny-Lynn Franklin Guth of Orange, Texas, has donated 28.12 acres of land to the city, including acreage along the river.
Law Enforcement ‘Road to Hope’ Riders in Fredericksburg Sunday
By Susan Larson
Law Enforcement United’s (LEU) “The Road to Hope” will travel through Fredericksburg on Sunday, May 11. The annual memorial bicycle ride is a kickoff event for National Police Week.
Week Ahead: Our Community Salutes, Open Coffee, Night Catfishing and More
By Susan Larson
The Week Ahead is a weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today, previewing Monday through Friday events in the city.
MONDAY, May 12
Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St.
Wilson H. Greenlaw, Mayor’s Husband, Died Friday
By Susan Larson
Wilson Hunter Greenlaw died May 9. He was 74.
Greenlaw was married to Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw for 41 years. He was a native of Stafford County, Va.
The following is from the obituary published by Covenant Funeral Service:
City Council Cancels Work Session, Shortens Agenda
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg City Council has cancelled its work session for May 13 and abbreviated its regular session agenda due to the death of Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw’s husband.
Wilson Hunter Greenlaw died May 9. He was 74.
Vice Mayor Brad Ellis will preside over Tuesday’s regular session meeting, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St.
Life Isn’t Fair – The End
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct. This is the final installment of her three part series Life Isn’t Fair. Read the first installment, When Life Isn’t Fair. Read the second installment, Life Is Not Fair, Part II
Easement Paddle Highlights History, Wildlife
By Woodie Walker, community conservationist, Friends of the Rappahannock
History and wildlife highlight the River Easement Paddle, hosted Saturday, May 17, by Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR).
‘Our Community Salutes’ Honors Enlistees
By Susan Larson
Area high school seniors who have enlisted in the U.S. military were honored Wednesday evening at the third annual Our Community Salutes Fredericksburg enlistee recognition ceremony.
Envision New Markets: Updating the Fredericksburg Comprehensive Plan
An editorial by Mike Craig.
I am an urban designer working in and around the City of Fredericksburg, where I live with my wife and daughter. I believe in Fredericksburg’s ability to lead the region through the challenges it will face in the twenty-first century.
Veterans Council Memorial Day Ceremony
The Fredericksburg Area Veterans Council is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2014.
This year’s theme is “Honoring the Fallen Through Our Actions.”
Greek Festival, Rappahannock Paddle, USMC Historic Half
This edition of Weekend Planner was compiled by Fredericksburg.Today Publisher Susan Larson.
After a Friday filled with rain showers and possible thunderstorms, the weekend in Fredericksburg is expected to be partly sunny with day time highs near 72. Take advantage of the nice weather to enjoy one of the many special events scheduled in the Fredericksburg area.
Click the hyperlinks for additional details.
Obituaries: Mott, July, Finney, Vanderhoof
The following are recent obituaries for Fredericksburg residents published by two local funeral homes.
Our condolences to family and friends.
Street Closures for Sunday’s Historic Half
By Susan Larson
The three races of the Marine Corps Historic Half will impact traffic (map) in Fredericksburg, beginning at 5 a.m. on Sunday, May 18. Each race begins at 7 a.m., in different locations. Roads will reopen as soon as the last runners pass each area of the courses.
Free Car Seats for Qualifying Families
By Susan Larson
Qualifying families in the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline and King George may obtain free car seats for their children. The program is part of the Safety First Regional Car Seat Campaign 2014.
Healthy Families Rappahannock Area will distribute the car seats to local Medicaid families from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31.
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