Press Release

Woodbridge resident Kidist Ashami has been named to the Spring 2015 Dean’s List at Berea College. A student is named to the Dean’s List who achieves a GPA of 3.4 or higher for a minimum course load equivalent to 16 semester hours.

About Berea College
Berea, the first interracial and coeducational college in the South, focuses on learning, labor, and service. Supported by Berea’s No-Tuition Promise, Berea College admits only academically promising students with limited economic resources, primarily from Appalachia. All students must work 10 hours or more weekly, earning money for books, room and board. The College’s motto “God has made of one blood all peoples of the earth,” speaks to its inclusive character, and the quality of its programs ensures that graduates from Berea go on to distinguish themselves and the College in many fields.

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.

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 40^th 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.