Author: Press Release

MANASSAS, Va. — Virginia Senator Charles Colgan joined business owner Brian Cooper, CMT, LMT, Mr. Cooper’s staff, members of the Board of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, and community citizens to commemorate the opening of Mr. Cooper’s Healing Hands Medical Massage business on Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

The celebration took place at Medical Massage Specialties’ new location at 10600A Crestwood Drive in Manassas.  In addition to remarks by Senator Colgan and Mr. Cooper, the festive afternoon included a formal ribbon cutting, a lunch buffet, and tours of the facility, along with information tables featuring other health and wellness exhibit partners.  The new facility contains four beautifully designed and decorated treatment rooms in a tranquil spa atmosphere that includes a reception area, calming fountain, and quiet lounge.

OCCOQUAN, Va. — Terence Quinn, owner and president of Quinn’s Goldsmith, received a custom design award at the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Jeff Roberts, IJO president and CEO, presented Mr. Quinn with the prestigious award at the awards banquet.

The competition was open to all IJO members from Canada and the United States. There were four categories each determined by price.

LAKE RIDGE, Va. — On April 23rd The Rotary Club of Lake Ridge Virginia hosted its 17th annual Celebrity Luncheon at Bistro L’Hermitage in Occoquan and raised over $11,500 for local and international charities.

One hundred and sixteen people came out for the popular fundraiser which featured local elected officials and community leaders as waiters and waitresses including: Sheyna Burt, President of the Prince William Art Council, the Honorable Gerry Foreman, Mayor of the Town of Dumfries, James Livingston, the President of Prince William Education Association, Chief Kevin McGee from Prince William County Fire and Rescue, the Honorable Mike May, Supervisor, Occoquan District, the Honorable Martin Nohe, Supervisor, Coles District, the Honorable Earnie Porta, Mayor of the Town of Occoquan, and Stephen Porter, President of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.

The Prince William County Service Authority takes pride in maintaining its sewer infrastructure while preserving the environment around it. One example of this is the Service Authority’s new Neabsco sewage lift station, which is scheduled to open early next year. It will replace a 34-year-old facility in Woodbridge.

The Service Authority embarked on the $13 million project in order to improve efficiencies and accommodate future growth along the U.S. 1 corridor. The new facility will have more than 25 million gallons per day pumping capacity compared with the 18 million maximum at the current lift station.

LORTON, Va. – This year’s 11th CD Congressional Arts Competition, An Artistic Discovery sponsored by Congressman Gerry Connolly, is the largest in the district’s history with 184 high school students submitting 238 entries. The winners of the competition will be announced Saturday (May 3) at a public reception at the Workhouse Arts Center.

Students, parents, and teachers will gather at 2 pm Saturday at the Workhouse to learn whether they have won one of the five prizes awarded at Connolly’s annual Congressional Art Competition. The first prize winner will have his or her artwork displayed for a year in the U.S. Capitol.

During a recent meeting at the Old Manassas Courthouse, members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, the Manassas City Council and the Prince William-Manassas Regional Jail Board learned the findings of a Community-Based Corrections Plan which outlined population trends facing the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center (ADC).

Corrections plans, such as the one done for the ADC by Moseley Architects, are mandated by the state to show how jail populations are likely to grow. Jurisdictions must commission the plans and submit them along with a planning study to the Virginia Board of Corrections in order to apply for 50 percent funding from the state to build or expand jails.

Nothing good can come of keeping unused prescription medications around the house or disposing of them improperly. So, the Prince William Police Department along with the Manassas Police Department will work with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 to get those medications off medicine cabinet shelves.

The “National Take-Back Day” initiative seeks to prevent pill abuse and theft and to provide people a safe and legal way to get rid of unused medications. According to the DEA, rates of prescription drug abuse are increasing at alarming rates. Additionally, unused prescriptions that are flushed or thrown away can cause environmental problems.

At its April quarterly board meeting, the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association (LRPRA) Board elected its four officers who will serve for the coming year. Congratulations to President Gayle Whitlock, Vice President Doug O’Brien, Treasurer Dave Fram and Secretary Wayne Mallard.

As the LRPRA Board looks toward its 2014-2015 year, President Whitlock wants to “create a climate of engaged community-minded individuals.” Interested individuals should contact the Association at the email address below. The Board will be preparing its 2014-2015 budget and continues to move forward with its strategic plan and its mission, vision and values statements.

COMCAST, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AND LEADERSHIP PRINCE WILLIAM LEAD LARGEST VOLUNTEER PROJECT IN THE REGION

Comcast Cares Day, which takes place each April during National Volunteer Month, is Comcast and NBCUniversal’s signature day of service and the nation’s largest single-day corporate volunteer effort. Projects range from painting curbs, street beatification, recycling debris and update fitness trails to name a few.

QUANTICO, Va. — The Town of Quantico is hosting its inaugural Quantico Classic Fishing Tournament from May 2nd at 2:00 PM to May 3rd at 4:00 PM.

The fishing tournament is open to anglers and bow fishermen of all ages, skill levels and physical ability.