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.
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.
Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.
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.
MANASSAS, Va. — Soroptimist International of Manassas installed officers at the July meeting. Deborah Mackes, South Atlantic Region Secretary performed the ceremony.
Incoming officers are President Becky Goodman, Volunteer Coordinator for BARN, Vice President Dede Rutherford, U.S. Foods, Secretary Mary Raggio, Carpathia Hosting, Treasurer Linda Simms and Director Vicki Latimer, Latimer Consulting.
Still Mine — Rated PG-13 — 3 1/2 stars out of 5
The Indie feature “Still Mine” is hard to find, but six other geriatrics and I saw it this afternoon. The movie is new, but the people in it are very old. Michael McGowan (Saint Ralph) wrote and directed this little gem, which is based on a true story in Canada.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Stafford fire and rescue crews last night were called to a house fire in the southern portion of the county.
Lightning struck the roof of a home on River Ridge Lane at 5:25 p.m.. When crews arrived, they saw heavy smoke coming from the roof of the house and a fire in the attic, according to Fire Chief Mark Lockhart.
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From attorney Bill Hicks, of Springfield:
Meet Jay… Do you want your own little panther? Jay is a sleek, silky, all black male cat with a gentle and sweet personality.
Adopt Jay’s brother Silent Bob for a matching pair!
