This series — A Whole Life: The Cost of Eating Naturally — is by Kathy Craddock.
Part I: A Whole Life: The Cost of Eating Naturally
Part II: The Cost of Eating Naturally: The Benefits
Today, illness is the new normal. The flu, sinus infections, bacterial infection, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, reflux and much more have become things that we have just learned to cope with.
By Susan Larson
Mastery Gunnery Sgt. John H. Deters received a surprise for his 88th birthday on August 2, 2014. Marines from MCB Quantico visited the World War II veteran at his Fredericksburg nursing home.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Rappahannock affiliate is accepting registration for Family-to-Family (F2F), a free 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with mental illness.
F2F provides information on mental illness diagnoses as well as medications and side effects. Participants learn strategies for handling crises, and are provided guidance on local supports and services available within the community. The course is taught by trained family members.
Two lanes of northbound Interstate 95 will be closed overnight August 10 – 14, 2014, for milling and paving between exit 126/Spotsylvania and exit 130/Route 3 at Fredericksburg.
Weather permitting, work has been scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 10 – Thursday, Aug. 14 during the following hours:
Sunday, Aug. 10 • Two northbound lanes close at 10 p.m. • All lanes re-open by 4:30 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 11 – Thursday, Aug. 14 • One northbound lane closes at 9 p.m. • A second northbound lane closes at 10 p.m. • All lanes re-open by 4:30 a.m.
This weekly listing of obituaries from Fredericksburg funeral homes for August 2 – 9 , 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.
By Susan Larson
This “Week in Review” list highlights stories published August 3 – 9, 2014. Click the hyperlink to read the article.
Police and Fire
By Susan Larson
The week ahead in Fredericksburg, August 11 – 15, 2014.
MONDAY, Aug. 11
Economic Development Authority regular meeting, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St. Read the agenda online.
By Susan Larson
University of Mary Washington (UMW) President Richard V. Hurley and Germanna Community College President David A. Sam signed three transfer and co-enrollment agreements for nursing education at a Monday morning ceremony on UMW’s Stafford campus.
The agreements provide three different pathways for a person in the community to become a nurse who is baccalaureate prepared.
By Susan Larson
Spotsylvania County Little League (SCLL) Umpire-in-Chief Brian Wolfe has had a summer of honors.
Just prior to the Little League Southeast Regional Championship game August 9 in Warner Robbins, Ga., Wolfe was presented the Southeastern Region Golden Mask Award for outstanding work as an umpire and volunteer. He was also chosen to throw the first pitch for the championship game.
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) pledged $65,000 toward the creation of a coworking office space downtown.
The pledge followed a presentation by Matt Armstrong, president of FredXchange, the nonprofit group that for the last year has spearheaded a initiative to bring a coworking space to the region.
By Susan Larson
Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) presents Fly Fishing 101 from 9 a.m. – noon on Saturday, Aug. 16.
“This is a perfect workshop for beginning fly fishers and Scouts working on the fly fishing merit badge,” said Woodie Walker, community conservationist with Friends of the Rappahannock.
By Susan Larson
Diamond Nation is asking the City of Fredericksburg to contribute $18 million more towards building a stadium complex to host the Hagerstown Suns and provide space for amateur baseball and softball camps and tournaments.
The total cost of the project originally had been estimated at about $25 – $30 million.
City Manager Bev Cameron made the announcement in an update to City Council during their August 12 meeting.
Registration is open through Wednesday, Aug. 20, for the Community Welcome Fair at the University of Mary Washington (UMW).
The event gives local businesses and non-profits an opportunity to introduce their goods and services to more than 1,200 potential new customers, according to the Fredericksburg Department of Economic Development and Tourism, event sponsor.
By Susan Larson
Tanya M. Richey has closed her gallery and studio at 817 Caroline St. in preparation for her move to Japan to be with family stationed near Tokyo.
The local artist is hosting a 6 – 9 p.m. farewell reception on Friday, Aug. 15, at Castiglia’s Italian Restaurant, 234 William St., Fredericksburg.
By Susan Larson
Events and activities in the Fredericksburg area for the weekend of August 15 – 17, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for complete details.
About The Civil War in 1864: First Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge
Local, regional, and national historians will speak on various topics of the Civil War Friday through Sunday at Stevenson Ridge, 6901 Meeting St, Spotsylvania. $55 per person.
This weekly listing of obituaries from Fredericksburg funeral homes for August 9 – 15 , 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.
Compiled by Susan Larson. Last update September 9, 2014.
With summer waning, it’s time to look ahead to Fredericksburg area fall festivals and events for 2014. Click the hyperlinks for details. Know of others? Add them in the comments section!
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg’s retail vacancy rate dropped to 6.2 percent in the three months ending June 30, 2014, according to Fredericksburg’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism. It was 7.7 percent for the same period in 2013.
Retail sales tax revenues dropped 1.8 percent and lodging tax revenues dropped 1.3 percent over the same period last year. Meals tax revenue was up 1.4 percent.
By Susan Larson
This list reviews top stories published the week of August 10 – 17, 2014. Click the hyperlink to read the article.
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation is hosting a local #ALSIceBucketChallenge to raise money and awareness for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The event will take at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, Dixon Park Pool, 1300 Dixon St., Fredericksburg.
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