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New Median to Limit 610 Access

By Potomac Local News
(File) A crawler excavator dumps dirt onto what will become the widened portion of Va. 610 in North Stafford. (Mary Davidson)

A concrete median is scheduled to be installed today as part of the project to widen Garrisonville Road (Va. 610) to four lanes at Joshua Road. The median will be in place between Joshua and Furnace roads and will limit driver’s ability to make turns in oncoming traffic.

A new left turn lane will be will be installed on the westbound portion of Va. 610 for drivers that want to turn onto Christopher Drive, entering St. George’s subdivision. The new median will bar drivers from making left turns from westbound Va. 610 onto Woodleigh Lane, said Virginia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Kelly Hannon.

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Falmouth Roads Hot Topic at Cole Town Hall

By Potomac Local News
Legislative Assistant Karen Stuber (right) helps hold the map while Del. Mark Cole (R-88, Stafford, Fredericksburg) discusses the new boundaries set by the redistricting plan. (Marty van Duyne/For PotomacLocal.com)

Legislative Assistant Karen Stuber (right) helps hold the map while Del. Mark Cole (R-88, Stafford, Fredericksburg) discusses the new boundaries set by the redistricting plan. (Marty van Duyne/For PotomacLocal.com)
By Marty van Duyne
For PotomacLocal.com

Falmouth, Va. ––  A small crowd turned out at England Run Library for Del. Mark Cole’s third Town Hall Meeting.

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Bob Thomas Vies for Crisp’s Seat

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Delegate Mark Cole (R-88, Stafford, Fredericksburg) discusses political points with Bob Thomas (left) after he threw his hat into the ring for George Washington District Supervisor. (Marty van Duyne/For PotomacLocal.com)

Delegate Mark Cole (R-88, Stafford, Fredericksburg) discusses political points with Bob Thomas (left) after he threw his hat into the ring for George Washington District Supervisor. (Marty van Duyne/For PotomacLocal.com)
By Marty van Duyne
For PotomacLocal.com

Falmouth, Va. –– Crowds gathered at Amy’s Café in Falmouth on Thursday night to hear Bob Thomas‘ platform.

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2,000 Graduates Ready to Walk

By Potomac Local News
Colonial Forge High School

Mountain View High School will graduate 460 students in its fifth graduating class tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m.  This class collectively earned over 3.5 million dollars in scholarships, a school record. The Valedictorian is Miranda Reichhardt.  The Salutatorian is Brittany Scites.

Stafford High School will graduate 418 students at their ceremony Saturday at 8:30 a.m.  The Valedictorian is Ik Su Oh and the Salutatorian is Matthew Francom.  Stafford High has 4 sets of twins (Brittany and Michael Hicks, Chris and Maya Mardini, Jennifer and Michael Mongrain and Britney and Lauren Wible) in this graduating class and the first of the African refugee students, Nijimbere Eliphase, will graduate.

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Leesylvania to Mark Va. State Parks’ 75th Birthday

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Virginia State Park’s 75th Anniversary Celebration
Date:  Saturday, June 18, 2011
Time:  11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:  Visitor Center and Breakwater Marina Store

Description:  Come out and enjoy Virginia State Parks’ 75th birthday celebration. Stop by the Visitor Center to learn about the history of Leesylvania and the park system as a whole. And enjoy games and activities at the Breakwater Marina store starting at 2 p.m. Wish Virginia State Parks a happy birthday and eat free cake. The cake will be cut at 2 p.m. at the marina store.

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As Principal Retires, Replacements Named

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Michele Egan and her 5 sons came by Dixon-Smith Middle School library Tuesday afternoon for the open house held for Principal Steve Trant (left). He is retiring after 36 years with Stafford County.

Stafford, Va. –– Officials named four new administrators to fill positions at schools in Stafford County. 

Lisa Besceglia, a former special education teacher and assistant principal at Dixon-Smith Middle School since 2005 has been named the principal. She replaces Principal Steve Trant who opened the school in 2006 and has spent 36 years working within the school system, said Stafford County Public Schools spokeswoman Valerie Cottongim.

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Schooled: Safe School Buses, What About Sidewalks?

By Potomac Local News
Kristina Schnack Kotlus

A bill proposed by Richard Anderson (Va–51, Lake Ridge, Prince William) requires drivers to stop for school buses loading and unloading children, and specifies a charge of reckless driving for those who fail to do so.  Honestly, my Driver’s Ed instructor must have lied to me because I didn’t realize those flashing stop signs were optional. 

Either way, though, I’m always happy to see children’s safety being ensured.

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Weekend Calendar Highlights

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With school out for summer, let the PotomacLocal.com community calendar be your resource for fun-filled days! 

This Saturday, why not make a day of it in historic Occoquan? The farmer’s market begins at 8 a.m. and runs through noon, and at 9 a.m. the Fifth Annual Duck Splash Begins.  Local merchants are selling tickets for ducks which will be floated down the river.

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