Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative will accept evergreen Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland at its technical center at 5399 Wellington Branch Road, Gainesville, VA 20155, near I-66 from Dec. 26 to Jan. 12. Customers may leave greenery in the front parking lot in the area designated by orange safety cones. Greens must be free of all decorations, metal ornament hooks, and light strings.

"Most people agree that it's more fun to put up and decorate a Christmas tree than to take one down," says Junior Martin, of NOVEC's right-of-way department. "But cut trees and greens need to go before they become so dry that they become a fire hazard."

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Project Mend-A-House has a new home

Project Mend-A-House (PMAH) has moved from the Prince William County Complex off Prince William Parkway to the Falcon Building on Technology Drive in Manassas. For the first time in it’s 30 year history, PMAH will not be housed in Prince William County office space. The Technology Drive location consolidates office and storage space in a single location. The office includes conference room space for meetings and training events.

“This is the beginning of a new chapter for Project Mend-A-House,” said PMAH Executive Director, Jennifer Schock-Bolles, “we are excited about the opportunities in our new space will make possible.”

Though the PMAH address has changed, the phone number remains 703-792-7663.
The new mailing address is:
Project Mend-A-House
9500 Technology Drive
Suite 101
Manassas, Virginia 20110

On Dec. 6, members of the Lake Jackson/Mid-County Lions Club were on hand at Quantico National Cemetery to participate in the wreath laying for the Sgt. Mac Memorial Foundation.

Club members taking part in the ceremony were Lions David Penman, Roy Sundberg, Russ and Judy Holt. Also representing Lions of Virginia: District 24-A were District Governor, Jim Ryan, Past District Governor, Phil Schrack, and club members from the Woodbridge, Mason Neck and Dumfries Lions Clubs.

Over 400 volunteers took part in laying 8,600 wreaths to honor our nations fallen service men and women.

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce hosts the Prince William delegation to the Virginia General Assembly during its annual “Legislative Kick-off” on December 12, 8:00 to 10:00 am at Old Hickory Golf Club, 11921 Chanceford Drive near County Center. The entire business community is invited to meet with elected officials before they head to Richmond for the 2015 legislative session. Businesses do not have to belong to the Chamber to attend.

“As one of the fastest growing region’s in Virginia, it is important for businesses to learn what policy and regulatory changes will be coming out of Richmond so they are able to prepare accordingly. Join us to learn what our region’s General Assembly delegation will be focusing on during the upcoming legislative session and to show them that the business community is engaged in the process.” said Brendon Shaw, Prince William Chamber of Commerce Director of Government Relations.

To date, Senators Stuart, Black, Barker, Puller and Delegates Lingamfelter, Marshall, and Futrell have confirmed plans to attend. Representatives from Delegate Anderson and Delegate Miller’s office will also be in attendance. Additionally, the Chamber will present the delegation with its 2015 Policy Agenda. A copy will be made available at pwchamberadvocate.org following the event.

Cost is $30 for Chamber members, $45 for non-members and includes breakfast. Pre-register online at pwchamber.org. The Presenting Sponsor is Compton and Duling, LC, Attorneys at Law, the Prize Sponsor is NOVEC and Transurban is the Chamber’s Advocacy Vision Partner, supporting the Chamber’s comprehensive efforts to foster economic opportunity and a high quality of life in our region. To learn more about these efforts, or the Kick-off event, visit pwchamber.org or call 703.368.6600.

Evelyn Gharagouzloo, of Woodbridge, has been elected to membership in the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, as nurse leaders through Epsilon Gamma-at-Large Chapter.

“The honor society promotes and recognizes nursing excellence,” Marlene Pietrocola, chair of the nursing program at Tabor College, said. “We are very pleased that registered nurses participating in our program have received this prestigious international recognition.”

Gharagouzloo received her basic nursing education in other colleges, obtained licensure and then enrolled in the bachelor of science in nursing degree completion program at Tabor.

Membership in STTI is by invitation to nurse professionals who have demonstrated achievement in nursing, hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and are a registered nurse.

(Photo is attached and pictured from LEFT to RIGHT – (Tak Yee Leung, Jennifer Pfluger, Dr. Marlene Pietrocola, Martha Slack and Kara Roszel.))

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The Prince William County Minority Business Network held its November Networking Social at the All –American Steakhouse at the Ashland Community Square.

Participants at the monthly social had the opportunity to network, fellowship, win door prizes, enjoy delicious entrees as well as the impeccable service of the All American Steakhouse, and hear from the featured p, Mrs. Simeaka Melton of Rising Above Expectations.

Participants at the monthly social had the opportunity to network, fellowship, win door prizes, enjoy delicious entrees as well as the impeccable service of the All American Steakhouse, and hear from the Featured Speaker, Mrs. Simeaka Melton of Rising Above Expectations.

Mrs. Melton’s organization, RAE, provides mentor services and leadership programs for all youth; with focus areas in: self-esteem building, healthy relationships, and anti-bullying. Each year, RAE, holds a summer camp, that allows youth to “unplug” from technology, and get connected with nature, leadership, and their peers in a positive environment. Please visit www.risingaboveexpectations.org to learn more about their programming, and how you can get involved with an organization that works to uplift our youth.

Please join us for our December Networking Social, where our featured speaker will be Mrs. Nichole Chamblin of Visions Productivity Solutions.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center’s auxiliary program will be conducting an information session for applicants interested in the hospital’s 2015 Junior Volunteer program. Interested candidates are encouraged to attend the Saturday December 6, 2014 event at 9:00 a.m. in the Hylton Education Center.  

The information session will provide the necessary guidance to help parents and students make informed decisions before committing time and resources into Sentara’s junior volunteer application process.

This popular Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Auxiliary program received nearly 200 applications in 2014. Of these applications, 175 candidates qualified for the onsite interview round. From the interview round, a limited number of those interviewed were accepted into the competitive program.

Attendees of this session are asked to park in the Visitor Parking lot located in the back of the hospital.   The Information session will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.  

Local high school juniors interested in healthcare volunteerism are encouraged to apply.

Junior Volunteer Information Session

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center

2300 Opitz Blvd

Woodbridge, Virginia 22191

Hylton Education Center

December 6, 2014

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

The Greater Prince William Food Council, a not-for-profit, grassroots anti-hunger organization, is requesting help in identifying emergency food assistance programs throughout the county that serve low-income residents of the community.  The information will be used to create a professional resource guide for emergency food providers, to help enable and encourage the sharing of resources, best practices and funding opportunities. The Council is particularly interested in learning about the work of faith-based food pantries.

Organizations are encouraged to visit the Council’s website at wgpwfoodcouncil.org to take a short, fifteen-question survey.  Simply click on the link located on the homepage to be taken to the survey, which will take approximately five minutes to complete.  Results will be published and shared with participants in early 2015.  The Council is grateful to AARP for their support of this project.

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The Stafford Fire and Rescue Department, and the Stafford Professional Firefighters Association Local 4012, distributed over 330 coats to children in need throughout Stafford County as a part of Operation Warm Firefighter Coat’s for Kids.

The success of this program is attributed to our partnership with Stafford County Public Schools, Apple Federal Credit Union, WAWA, Walmart, Stafford Ruritan, Stafford Rotary, American Legion Post 290, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 4123, Falmouth and Hartwood Volunteer Fire Departments, White Oak Rescue and donations from the citizens of Stafford County.

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Check your tickets! Someone bought a Powerball ticket for Saturday’s drawing that ended up winning $1 million. The winning ticket was bought at Gunston Shell Service, 9801 Richmond Highway in Lorton.

The winning numbers for the November 29 Powerball drawing were 13-24-30-42-48, and the Powerball number was 27. This ticket matched the first five numbers and missed only the Powerball number.

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