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General Rich Natonski to Speak at the Freedom Museum

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On March 5, 2015, Lieutenant General Richard F. Natonski, US Marine Corps (USMC) (Ret.) will speak at the Freedom Museum about Operation Al Tajr, The Battle of Fallujah, Iraq based on his first-hand knowledge.

General Natonski’s was commissioned in the USMC upon graduation from the University of Louisville in May 1973. His career spanned 37 years which included the Vietnam War, actions in Somalia, and as a U.N. Observer in the Middle East and the Iraq War. After his USMC retirement, he has become a Marine Corps Senior Mentor, Center for Naval Analyses Senior Fellow, JWF Industries Board Member, Johns Hopkins University Adjunct Professor, and instructor for the U.S. Strategic Leadership Center in Gettysburg, PA. He is also a member of the Conservation Leadership Council and the National Museum of the Marine Corps Advisory Board.

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Volunteers welcome at Marumsco Creek Cleanup Saturday, March 21

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Our Waterways are Cleaner Because of You!

The Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition in partnership with PWC Parks and Recreation and Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District invites volunteers ages 10 years and older to help clean up the Marumsco Creek on Saturday, March 21, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Veterans Park, 14300 Featherstone Road in Woodbridge.

Pre-registration is not necessary unless you are bringing a large group. Registration will take place on the day of the event at the large pavilion in Veterans Park, located across from the Community Center. Toilet facilities, trash bags, gloves, water and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please e-mail [email protected].

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Woodbridge Senior High School students tops at Virginia VEX Championship

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Doswell, VA April 20 –] Woodbridge High School VEX Robotics Competition team had a successful weekend at the VEX State Championship. This team won the Prestigious Excellence Award which is presented to a team that exemplifies overall excellence in creating a high quality VEX robotics program. In addition to winning the Excellence Award, Woodbridge High School won Robot Skills Challenge, Design Award and were the Tournament Finalists. The team members are now preparing for the VEX Robotics Competition World Championship April 15-18th where they will represent Virginia and will compete against top teams from across the US and around the world.

About the REC Foundation
The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation, a non-profit organization, seeks to increase student interest and involvement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by engaging students in hands-on sustainable and affordable curriculum-based robotics engineering programs across the U.S. and internationally. The REC Foundation develops partnerships with K-12 education, higher education, government, industry, and the non-profit community to achieve this goal.
The REC Foundation’s vision is to change the world by inspiring young people in all communities to pursue degrees and careers in STEM fields by providing access to high-quality programs.

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Sunday melt giving way to Monday cold, schools planning delayed openings

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Ice melts in the Rappahannock River [Mary Davidson}

Sunday brought high temperatures in the low 50s. That meant some of the snow that had fallen the yesterday when temperatures were well below freezing had a chance to melt.

Cold temperatures are back in the forecast on Monday. The National Weather Service issued a warning noting what melted today is likely to freeze overnight.

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Call to Action: When is the last time you judged a science fair project?

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Good morning – I hope I can help you warm up by sharing two new super fun volunteer jobs on Saturday March 14th- First up is Keep Prince William Beautiful needs volunteers to judge science projects at the PW – Manassas Regional Science Fair from 9am-10am. Please call (571) 285-3772 to learn more. The 2nd fun need is volunteers are needed at the 24th Annual

SERVE Bowl a Thon in Manassas from 1pm-4pm. Tasks include set up, greeting participants, handing out t-shirts and other general tasks. It’s a great opportunity for teens age 16+ or younger with their parent. This super fun day is very important to the SERVE families. Please email Jan at: [email protected] for all the specifics. And then don’t forget about the BEACON Event:

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Former First Lady McDonnell sentenced to 1 year, 1 day in prison

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Maureen McDonnell has been painted in two different lights: as a selfless, hardworking, dedicated mother, wife and community leader, and as a hostile and greedy woman responsible for ruining the career of her husband, former Gov. Bob McDonnell, and sending him to jail.

Virginia’s former first lady has been under the media’s scrutiny for two years, since the bribery scheme involving the McDonnells came to light. Last fall, both Bob and Maureen McDonnell were convicted of multiple counts of public corruption. On Friday, Maureen McDonnell was sentenced to a year in prison by U.S. District Court Judge James Spencer.

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