Dominion Virginia Power has made a large investment in Stafford, donating $25,000 to Stafford’s 350-year anniversary campaign to be used in a film that will present Stafford’s historical role in the United States.
?“Dominion Virginia Power’s generosity will significantly enable us to preserve and share Stafford’s unique history in the building of our great nation,” said Harry Crisp, chairman of the 350th Blue Ribbon Anniversary Committee.
Drivers traveling on Rt. 631 (Coal Landing Road) in Stafford for the next two weeks may experience delays while repairs are being made to the road.
The work zone will be active from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, during which time only one lane will be accessible.
Stafford Hospital on Hospital Center Blvd. in Stafford is set to celebrate its fifth year of serving the local community on February 27, 2014.
The hospital, founded by Mary Washington Healthcare, has been recognized by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors for their outreach programs in the community, including art contests for young children, and their sponsorship role in the county’s 350-year anniversary.
The Prince William Committee of 100 will take up the topic of mental health during its February meeting.
Vice President of U.S. Health Vest Stacie York will join three other panelists at during the discussion to be held Feb. 20 at 7:45 p.m. at the Montclair Country Club in Woodbridge. U.S. Health Vest aims to build a 75-bed mental health facility in Woodbridge, according to a Committee of 100 press release.
Mayoral challengers take aim at Leake, Brown — OThe Town of Dumfries will not be the only town this year with a competitive race for mayor as challengers have stepped up during the past week to take on Haymarket Mayor David Leake and Quantico Mayor Kevin Brown, both of whom have filed for re-election. [Prince William Times]
Va. electric chair bill delayed, placing doubt on passage this year — The Virginia Senate on Thursday delayed and possibly derailed a bill meant to send death row inmates to the electric chair if lethal-injection drugs are not available. [Washington Post]
Frank Paul Brennan, 86, of Dumfries, VA, passed away on February 4, 2014.
Loving father of Colleen A, McQuillen, Joy Marie Haley, Marialyce Guldner, Sean Brennan, Brian V. Brennan, Barry Brennan, Paul V. Brennan, and Frank Patrick Brennan. Dear brother of Patricia “Patsy” Cobb. Cherished grandfather of 11. Frank was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Terry Shawn Sullivan
November 1, 1956 – February 4, 2014
David Allan Bell, 72, of Lake Ridge, VA, passed away on February 3, 2014. Loving father of Catherine Allaine Conner (John). Dear brother of Beverly B. Walker (Robert). Cherished grandfather of Tabitha Brittany Conner. Beloved companion of Mary Voss. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Inurnment will be in Gainesville, Georgia
-Information from Mountcastle-Turch Funeral Home
Gail Irene Smith, 52, passed after a long battle with breast cancer on January 31th, 2014. Her passing was peaceful and she was surrounded by her family and close friends. Gail was born on September 20th, 1961 in Fairfax, Virginia to James J. and Grace E. Henry. Growing up in Rockville, Maryland, she graduated from Rockville High School, where she was an honor student and a member of the high school honor guard. Gail was also a recipient of the Girl Scout’s Gold Award. She then went on to attend Frostburg State University, and American University, earning a degree in History. She continued her education in Journalism. She started a career as a technical editor and married Douglas Smith in 1989, living in Springfield VA, she traded editing for motherhood and community involvement. She raised three boys; Alexander, Grant, and Zachary while being involved as a volunteer with Cub Scouts, Pohick Church, St Andrew’s Preschool, Newington Forest School and many other organizations.
Gail is survived by her husband, Douglas; her children, Alexander, Grant, and Zachary; her father, James J Henry, her brother, James A Henry (Terri); her sister Beverly Gorman (Michael); her nephews Michael, Justin, and Daniel Gorman; and her niece Kristen Gorman, Her Aunts Carol Jackson (Jerry), Shirley Chisholm, and her Uncles IB and Warren (Tinnie) Heinemann, her Brother in Law Dave Smith (Debbie) and Nieces Elizabeth and Wendy (Colin Smith) Smith and numerous cousins. She is predeceased by her mother; Grace E. Henry.
Full Name Brandon Bridgers Crisp
Date of Birth Friday, March 4th, 1977
