Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, has announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester.
Andrew Thompson ’17 from Dumfries, VA was recognized for academic excellence and achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester.
Virginia American Water today announced that three water resources protection projects have earned financial support through the company’s 2015 Environmental Grant Program, two of which are based in Prince William County. The recipients who will receive a share of grant funds totaling $4,500 for their projects are:
Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR), is receiving $1,500 for its River Fest Stewardship Program. This program will engage and inform families about surface and ground water protection through hands-on activities, making the science and solutions relevant to their lives.
The largest private jet management and charter company based in the mid-Atlantic today announced the appointment of Steve Betts as Director of Maintenance.
Betts brings nearly 40 years of professional maintenance and avionics experience to Metropolitan Aviation’s growing fleet of business jet aircraft.
Author Jacqueline Principe announces the nationwide release of her new how-to book, “How to Make the 3D Double Drop Stitch.”
In “How to Make the 3D Double Drop Stitch,” Principe takes crocheting to the next level with its new 3D effect. This unique technique will change yarn colors in many different ways. Projects will be reversible. Bright yarn colors with dark yarn colors will look awesome together. Yarn work will never look the same with the use of the 3D drop double stitch.
Manassas City Public School (MCPS) Osbourn students are teaming up with education and business leaders to integrate creative tools, technical equipment and marketing skills to form a Public Relations (PR) network. Talented photographers, videographers, artists, writers, designers and speakers are excited to be the faces and voices of the community.
Theresa Coates Ellis, of Tackle Managemen is developing the PR network program and recruiting additional students and leaders for the fall term. Mike Emanuel, MCPS Graphics instructor, will be volunteering his time and classroom to the network. Additional staff and instructors are jumping in to the project as the school year winds down.
During a special kick-off presentation, Van Metre will also join The Heart of America Foundation in honoring three exemplary students who have demonstrated the values of service within the Elizabeth Vaughan Elementary School community.
The Van Metre Companies is dedicated to improving the lives of people in the communities where Van Metre carries on its business. This is the first year Van Metre Companies and Heart of America have partnered with Elizabeth Vaughan Elementary School.
The Prince William County Service Authority is pleased to announce it has won the National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ Platinum Award for the second consecutive year.
In 2014, the Service Authority won its first platinum award, which is given to NACWA member utilities that have experienced no permit violations for five consecutive years. Located in Woodbridge, the H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility treats up to 24 million gallons a day of wastewater from eastern Prince William County.
One of Stafford’s most beautiful and most beloved parks is getting ready for a big party, and County officials invite everyone to blow out the candles on 40 years of fun, sun and service!
All Stafford citizens are invited to Curtis Memorial Park for its 40th birthday celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2015. The 1970s-themed party will feature disco music, kids’ activities, and lots of opportunities to take a dip in the park’s Olympic-sized swimming pool and zero depth entry wading or tot pool. The first 100 guests will receive a free hot dog and birthday cake will be served. There will also be plenty of pool games, arts and crafts, a shark-themed moon bounce, and a visit by Jaws the Shark, in honor of the 1975 movie. The party starts at 1:00 p.m. and goes until 4:00 p.m.
Stafford County is pleased to announce that it has won two 2015 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). Stafford won awards for its 350th Anniversary Celebration in 2014 and for Fire and Rescue’s Advanced Life Support Pilot Program. The awards recognize innovative county government programs that modernize county government and increase services to residents.
“We are honored to be recognized at the national level for these two efforts,” said Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Gary Snellings, Hartwood District. “The 350th award validates the hard work of the 350th Blue Ribbon Committee, Stafford’s citizens and businesses, and our staff to celebrate a tremendous milestone for Stafford, and to also bring all facets of our community together for a worthy cause.” Mr. Snellings served as the Board’s liaison to the 350th Blue Ribbon Committee.
New dates have been scheduled to shift traffic lanes at the intersection of Route 1, Route 17 Business, and Route 218 in Stafford County’s Falmouth area.
Weather conditions last week postponed planned traffic shifts, which were scheduled to begin on Monday, June 8.
