Author: Press Release

One of Stafford’s most beautiful and most beloved parks is getting ready for a big party, and County officials invite everyone to blow out the candles on 40 years of fun, sun and service!

All Stafford citizens are invited to Curtis Memorial Park for its 40^th birthday celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2015. The 1970s-themed party will feature disco music, kids’ activities, and lots of opportunities to take a dip in the park’s Olympic-sized swimming pool and zero depth entry wading or tot pool. The first 100 guests will receive a free hot dog and birthday cake will be served. There will also be plenty of pool games, arts and crafts, a shark-themed moon bounce, and a visit by Jaws the Shark, in honor of the 1975 movie. The party starts at 1:00 p.m. and goes until 4:00 p.m.

Stafford County is pleased to announce that it has won two 2015 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). Stafford won awards for its 350^th Anniversary Celebration in 2014 and for Fire and Rescue’s Advanced Life Support Pilot Program. The awards recognize innovative county government programs that modernize county government and increase services to residents.

“We are honored to be recognized at the national level for these two efforts,” said Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Gary Snellings, Hartwood District. “The 350^th award validates the hard work of the 350^th Blue Ribbon Committee, Stafford’s citizens and businesses, and our staff to celebrate a tremendous milestone for Stafford, and to also bring all facets of our community together for a worthy cause.” Mr. Snellings served as the Board’s liaison to the 350^th Blue Ribbon Committee.

Road work at the Pentagon Transit Center is expected to cause delays for all OmniRide services starting the week of June 15. OmniRide buses will serve the same Pentagon bus bays that are served today; however detours when traveling to and from the bays are expected to cause delays.

Because many OmniRide buses make double trips – serving a trip early during the rush hour and a second trip later during that same rush hour – all OmniRide passengers, even those who are not on buses that serve the Pentagon, may be impacted by the road work.

The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will be held on Thursday June 11.  Part of the routing calls for runners to carry the torch down Route 1 in Prince William County, which will cause rolling road closures.  Runners are expected to start in Arlington in the morning and to reach the Prince William County line at about 2:30 p.m. and to reach Quantico at about 4 p.m.

Passengers on early afternoon Prince William Metro Direct buses and OmniLink routes serving Woodbridge/Lake Ridge, Dumfries and Route 1 should expect delays.

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office held its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, May 21, 2015 to honor law enforcement personnel who have provided exemplary service to the community.

“Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect the citizens of Stafford,” said Sheriff Charles Jett. “The awards ceremony is an opportunity to formally acknowledge their extraordinary efforts and show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication.”

Manassas City Public Schools is participating in the USDA Summer Food Service program, sponsored by the Virginia Department of Health. Meals will be provided to all children under the age of 18 without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

Meals will be provided as follows: