Dahlgren in the news

Taxable sales improve in fourth quarter locally (2/12/2012)
• Taxable sales improve in fourth quarter locally

Do we have an identity crisis? (2/4/2012)
• In addition to the long commutes on Interstate 95 and the loss of tax revenue from businesses, there is another downside to residents working elsewhere. Call it lack of identity.

>> JOURNEY WITH OUR NEWEST CRITIC AS HE DIVES INTO THE LOCAL DINING SCENE (2/2/2012)
• Steamers Seafood Grill & Bar, reviewed

Estate sold at auction; bank turns down bid (1/23/2012)
• Cleydael estate still hasn't been settled; Bank of America didn't accept auction bid, but wants full payoff of loan.

A dying breed? Not these kind of men! (1/10/2012)
• Sean Gates' op-ed column on his grandfather and the Greatest Generation: We must never forget.

December shoppers had spending spree (1/8/2012)
• A review of commercial real estate deals from last month in the Fredericksburg area

(1/5/2012)
• Regional brief

2011 PHOTOS >> A look at the year's triumphs, tragedies (1/2/2012)
• Reflecting on 2011, through the lenses of The Free Lance-Star's news photographers

Silver's death, defense cuts, BRAC made news (12/31/2011)
• Top business stories of 2011

Arby's closing stunned staffers (12/30/2011)
• An Arby's franchisee filed for bankruptcy three months before closing its 10 locations, including one near Dahlgren.

Franchisee closes Dahlgren Arby's, nine more (12/28/2011)
• KBK Inc. has closed all 10 of its Arby's locations, including the one in Dahlgren

Dahlgren USO seeking volunteers for next year (12/28/2011)
• Dahlgren USO looking for volunteers.

Virginia wineries are blending grapes and history (12/23/2011)
• Ingleside Winery has come out with a new label as part of the Virginia Wine Board's passport program commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War

UMW to open its Dahlgren campus (12/17/2011)
• University of Mary Washington opening Dahlgren campus in January.

Marines working more with business (12/6/2011)
• Marine Corps general talks business with area chamber of commerce Military Affairs Council

Mary Kay director is driven to succeed (11/22/2011)
• Reaching sales goal puts local cosmetics sales director in one of first Mary Kay Mustangs

Headlines can veer off safe path (11/14/2011)
• Things I've learned from careful readers.

King George diners soon will be getting a taste of the Caribbean (11/11/2011)
• Ed Burrow will open a Steamers Seafood Grill & Bar in Dahlgren next week

The following candidates won uncontested races yesterday. (11/9/2011)
• The following candidates won uncontested races yesterday.

Dominion picks route for transmission line in King George (10/28/2011)
• Dominion announces route for its new 230-kilovolt transmission line to Dahlgren

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UPDATES

Reunion plans take shape.

The program is coming together for the May 1 reunion. It all begins at 12:30 p.m., with tours of the school and free time for eating and reminiscing in Joy Park behind the school (weather permitting). A one-hour walking tour of the residential area will begin at 1 p.m. The formal program starts at 2 p.m. in Joy Park with a color guard and opening remarks by Capt. Catherine Hanft, base commander, and Alice Herring, principal of Dahlgren School. Then Dahlgren School students will offer a musical performance, as well as a drama presentation—with special appearances by “the May Queen of 1963” and “Adm. John Adolphus Dahlgren.” Finally a panel discussion involving alumni will be offered, concluding about 3:30 p.m. The final bell will ring at 4 p.m. Join us on May 1 to reconnect with as many as 200 alumni of Dahlgren School!

Rose Hancock’s six children all attended Dahlgren School, and some of them will be coming to the reunion. As she nears her 105th birthday, Rose has many wonderful memories of Dahlgren, past and present. Read about her in the April 21 Free Lance-Star or on Fredericksburg.com. Then, on April 28, read about Mike Gould, the school superintendent whose 1,600-mile-long, West Point-to-Puerto Rico school district includes Dahlgren School.

Update

An appearance by “Rear Adm. John Adolphus Dahlgren,” the namesake of the base, will be part of the May 1 Dahlgren School reunion. Don’t forget to register today on this Web site. You’re also invited to share your memories and pictures of Dahlgren School on this site.

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PICTURES: Check out historical photos from Dahlgren School graduations and May Days.

Alumni from all classes invited to celebrate base school’s nine decades of service.

It began almost 90 years ago with a handful of students on an isolated Navy base along the shores of the Potomac. Today Dahlgren School continues a tradition of excellence that has made it a special part of thousands of graduates’ lives.

On May 1, 2010, the preschool-through-eighth-grade facility, operated by the Department of Defense, will be hosting what might be its largest alumni reunion ever. Graduates from the West Coast to King George County will converge on the school on Saturday, May 1, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Alumni from the 1930s through recent years are expected to attend.

There will be a panel discussion among distinguished alumni, tours of the school and housing area, performances by current Dahlgren School students and a revival of the old tradition of a May Day festival, complete with a court. The event, which also will feature food and drink vendors, is scheduled to end at 4 p.m.

All those attending the reunion will need to show a picture ID at the main gate to the base.

Also, attendees should register before May 1 by calling 540 653-8822 or by indicating their plans to attend on the Web site.

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