By Susan Larson
This weekly listing of obituaries from Fredericksburg funeral homes is published to honor those who have died, and to offer condolences to those who have lost a loved one.
Each name is hyper-linked, so you may click to the complete obituary.
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Have you ever had one of those days where everything and I mean everything just seems to go wrong? The phone rings and you are almost afraid to answer it because you just don’t want any more bad news?
By Susan Larson
A Fredericksburg man vacationing on North Carolina’s Outer Banks died when a beach tunnel he was digging collapsed on him.
Family members and others on the Cape Hatteras Island beach south of Salvo tried to uncover David Frasier, but he was buried too deep, National Park Service spokesperson Cyndy Holda told the Associated Press.
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
I realize that many of your high-schoolers have already solidified a summer job, but for those that are still working on it or have been declined for an opportunity, here are some interview skills to help.
Edited by Susan Larson
Older adults who experience leg cramping or heaviness when walking short distances may think it’s a normal part of aging, but these symptoms can signal a serious medical condition called peripheral arterial disease (PAD), said Dr. R. Donald Doherty, Jr., a board certified and fellowship trained interventional radiologist with Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates (VIVA) in Fredericksburg.
By Susan Larson
Our weekend weather is predicted to be summer perfect, with partly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 80s. Take advantage of these six special events in the region June 20 – 22, 2014.
Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Photography Show
4 – 7 p.m. Friday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday
12 – 4 p.m. Sunday
at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St., Fredericksburg.
Free.
By Susan Larson
Hats, Heels and Ties charity event to benefit autism research and advocacy is scheduled 12 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg.
An estimated 1 out of 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
By Casey Shaw
“The Color of Leaves,” an exhibition of new works by Fredericksburg-area artist Helen Butler, is the featured show at Art First Gallery July 1 – 27, 2014.
Butler, a 20-year member of Art First, considers herself a colorist. “I’m interested in creating the basic form of a piece of art with color, texture and composition,” Butler said.
By Susan Larson
This weekly listing of obituaries from Fredericksburg funeral homes is published to honor those who have died, and to offer condolences to those who have lost a loved one.
Each name is hyper-linked, so you may click to the complete obituary.
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg’s City Dock public boat landing and parking lot on Sophia Street will be closed June 30 through August 31 for improvements.
Virginia’s Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will be replacing the concrete boat ramps and courtesy piers. In addition, an ADA accessible fishing trail will be constructed along the shoreline with three stations designed for shoreline fishing.
By Susan Larson
The first week of July should be typical Virginia summer, with hot, humid temperatures and a chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday could be the worst, with heat indices expected to reach 105 in some locations Wednesday afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms are most likely Wednesday and Thursday for the Fredericksburg region, the NWS said.
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg will host its annual Heritage Festival on Friday, July 4, 2014. The 600, 700 and 800 blocks of Sophia Street, the 100 block of Charlotte Street and the 100 block of Hanover Street will be closed to all traffic from 5 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Following is the schedule of activities.
By Susan Larson
The Fredericksburg Jaycees will host their 38th annual Rappahannock River Raft Race on July 4, 2014.
The race begins at 11:30 a.m. at Falmouth Waterfront Park, 313 River Rd, Fredericksburg, and ends at Fredericksburg City Dock, 207 Sophia St. Spectators may watch at beginning and end, and also view the rafts from Chatham Bridge, where Rt. 3 crosses the Rappahannock between Fredericksburg and Stafford County.
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Do you every go into stress mode asking that same question, “Where are those papers?” I’m willing to bet that we have all at least thought it, if not said it out loud.
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials inspected 11 Fredericksburg restaurants June 10 – 24, 2014. Six received a clean bill of health — zero critical violations.
(Each restaurant name is hyper-linked so you can click to and read the full report.)
By Susan Larson
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Fredericksburg region from noon to 7 p.m. July 2. Heat index values are expected to reach about 105 degrees, with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s.
The combination of high temperatures and high humidity create a situation in which heat related illnesses are possible. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends these precautions:
Cinema on the Circle returns for a second year, with free movies for the community on Ball Circle at the University of Mary Washington. The films begin outdoors at dark on three consecutive Mondays in July.
• July 14 – The Incredibles
• July 21 – Back to the Future
• July 28 – The Wizard of Oz
Guests are invited to come early with a picnic and lawn chairs. There will be free popcorn and snow cones. Alcohol is not permitted.
John Morrell Palmer, III, 55, of Fredericksburg pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court July 2 to conspiring to commit wire fraud.
In a statement of facts filed with a plea agreement, Palmer admitted that from 2009 through 2013 he conspired with the president of an unnamed grocery retail chain to submit fraudulent incentive program documents to The Kellogg Company and SuperValu, a grocery wholesaler through which Kellogg sold product to retailers. The incentive program documents reduced the cost of certain products.
By Susan Larson
This weekly listing of obituaries from Fredericksburg funeral homes for June 28 – July 4, 2014, is published to honor those who have died, and to offer condolences to those who have lost a loved one.
Each name is hyper-linked, so you may click to the complete obituary.
The 2014 Red Hot & Blues Festival will be held July 26 at the Anne Marie Sheridan Amphitheater, 17044 Adventure Bound Trail, Rixeyville, Va.
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