Opinion

We won’t fix the challenges Prince William schools face overnight

By Potomac Local News
rick smith

When I moved to Dale City in 1978, I was a nine year old rising 4 th grader. 

Enterprise Elementary School opened its doors for the first time that year, and I was in Ms. Stoneburner’s class. After two years at Enterprise, a school my children would later attend and where I would eventually serve as PTA President and Treasurer, I went to Godwin Middle School and graduated from Osbourn Park in 1987. During those years, I received a great education from some incredible teachers. And I chose to raise and educate my children here in Prince William County.

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News

Call to Action: Volunteers needed for Public Lands Day at Leesylvania State Park

By Potomac Local News
Foley

Good morning Prince William – Volunteers are needed for Public Lands Day at Leesylvania State Park on Saturday September 26th – 9:30am-1pm.  Tasks include collecting native tree seeds that will go to local nurseries that grow trees for reforesting efforts across the region.  You need close-toed shoes and sharp eyes but they will provide all tools, water, supplies and lunch.  You don’t want to miss this great event.  You can sign up at: Potomac.org or call (703) 583-6904 for more info.

Historic Manassas, Inc. has an urgent need for volunteers at the Bands, Brews & BBQ on September 12thfor the afternoon, 2-6pm shift!  This is a super fun community event in Old Town Manassas.  You must be age 21+ and the fun jobs include checking IDs, pouring beer, ticket taking, children’s games and of course set-up or take down. Please call Erin at (703) 361-6599 to learn more.  

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Press Release

Anderson inducted into Civil Air Patrol hall of fame

By Press Release
Anderson

Today, the National Headquarters of the United States Air Force Auxiliary, located at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, announced that Del. Richard L. Anderson, a former national commander of the organization from 1993-1996, will be inducted into the organization’s Hall of Honor.

Anderson is also a former chair of the Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors, the organization’s governing body that provides policy oversight of the Air Force Auxiliary on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force.

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Press Release

Prince William County, KPWB, Boy Scouts open flag collection center in Manassas

By Press Release

On Saturday, September 12, local Boy Scouts, Prince William County Solid Waste Division and Keep Prince William Beautiful will celebrate the grand opening of another American Flag Collection Center in Prince William County.  The Balls Ford Road Yard Waste Compost Facility, 13000 Balls Ford Road, Manassas flag collection service will be available for citizens and businesses to retire American flags with respect.

The Balls Ford Road collection site will be operated by The Bull Run District Committee of the Boy Scouts.  It is the second joint project between the Boy Scouts of American Occoquan and Bull Run Districts, Keep Prince William Beautiful and Prince William County Solid Waste Division.

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