Prince William & Manassas’ Best Kept — Waterways
The summer temperatures are soaring and what better way to stay cool than exploring the rivers, lakes and streams that traverse Prince William and Manassas.
Originals
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Mom on the Run
“OK,” I announced weeks ago. Months ago. “I’m going to do you all a favor.” My husband and daughter, seated in the family room, tilted their heads toward me. “I’m going to tell you what I want for my birthday.”
Area police departments and residents will celebrate the 30th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday.
Several communities have celebrations planned, and we want you to share photos of your celebration with us. We’ll post them here on Potomac Local News.
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MANASSAS, Va. — A total of 24 teams competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday for a recovering police officer who was hit by a car by someone who was texting while driving, police said.
Aside from bragging rights, teams participated in the tourney and shootout challenge at the Boys and Girls Club in Manassas to show support for Officer Heather Munsterman, and to draw attention to a nationwide problem: texting while driving.
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“Pool” has two meanings in Prince William County this summer—a place to cool down; and an issue that is heating up, as residents debate the proposed addition of a countywide aquatics center to the building of the area’s 12th high school. Opening that school by September, 2016 means the School Board must decide the issue one way or the other and award building contracts by year’s end.
I strongly support the center proposal, but respect thoughtful opinions on both sides. However, I urge all concerned to ignore misinformation and personal attacks from online provocateurs who offer nothing but negativity. Let’s decide the issue based on important questions.
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Opinion
A couple of weeks ago, I watched a very nice man and his wife approach the lectern at a Prince William County Board of County Supervisors meeting (Click the link, then advance the video to about the 45:00 mark, or use the slide bar to drag down to citizens time.)
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Opinion
The year 2006 was a good one for Prince William County. That’s the year county government worked with its citizens through focus groups and planning teams, and put a lot of thought into what out Community should look like in the future. They actually asked us what we wanted in a referendum conducted during the special election for the Chairman and Occoquan Supervisor’s seat.
Officer of the Week
Prince William police recently awarded Officer Brandon Hodges and Officer Aaron Hope with special commendations.
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A Fresh Focus
What I love about July is that so many delicious fruit and veggies are in season. This makes the possibilities endless for great summer dishes. Last weekend, I had two friends visiting from out of town.
Good morning – Special Olympics is looking for volunteers for both their soccer training programs starting this month. Please call Peggy at (703) 680-6661 or via email at: [email protected] to learn more.
· The Greater Prince William Community Health Center is celebrating National Health Center Week on August 13-15 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. each day. We have an urgent need for volunteers every day to assist with free health screenings such as mammograms, checks for cholesterol, anemia, diabetes, heart disease, depression, vision and dental to name just a few. The event will include free car seats, lunch, and music and fun children’s entertainment. So as you can see, your volunteer effort will make a huge impact on thousands of individuals participating in this super event. Please visit: GPWhealthcenter.org for more info or call Richard at (703) 670-8858 to volunteer. There will also be a volunteer orientation on Friday August 9 at 1 p.m. to give you all the specifics to jump right in and help. Teens age 17 and older are very welcome and of course you do not need a health background to be part of this wonderful community event.