News

The opening of the Montclair Community Library is delayed.

The library was scheduled to open Jan. 11, as noted in our initial report. However, we’ve learned that employees with the Prince William County Department of Public Works hit a snag that involves electrical power at the $16 million facility.


Obituaries

Mr. Marvin Clyde Smith, age 80, of Bracey, died January 2, 2016 in Retreat Hospital, Richmond. He was a retired Interior Communication Chief for the United States Navy.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of fifty-six years Myrtle Frances Smith, two daughters; Cynthia Lescault (Robert) and Mary Catherine Spooner (Mark) all of Gainesville, Va., two sons; Timothy D. Smith of Bracey and Andrew C. Smith (Lydia) of Richmond, a sister Jean Russell of Niceville, Fl., two brothers; Howard C. Smith, Jr of Clarksburg, WVA. and Gail Lee Smith (Sharon) of Venice, Fl., eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a step brother Blaine Gooden of Maryville, TN. He was predeceased by a step brother Thomas Gooden.


HAPPY NEW YEAR  – Thanks to YOU, the Un Trim A Tree Holiday Gift Program served OVER 5,500 children this year! Thank you for your kindness and generosity. When you reach out and give of yourself, you never know just how far the ripples travel. What we know for sure is this, you made the season brighter and merrier for many. After all, isn’t giving how it all started?

· Are you making any New Year’s Resolutions for 2016? Here is an idea that potentially can 1) help you lose weight, 2) make new friends, 3) lower your stress level, 4) become better informed, 5) learn new skills, 6) feel more connected to your community, and 7) enhance your time management expertise. Yes, I am talking about volunteering!


Obituaries

Annette (Adams) Lagerstrom, 81, widow of Ronald Norman Lagerstrom formerly of Robin Street in Staunton passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 in Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mrs. Lagerstrom was born on February 3, 1934 in Parowan, UT, a daughter of the late Frank Mitchell and Buyrle Emeline (Hibbert) Adams. Annette was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints. She retired from Prince William County Health Department as a Registered Nurse with 28 years of service, was a United States Navy nurse, enjoyed speed reading, classic books, cross stitching, knitting and crocheting.