The Northern Virginia Veterans Association (NOVAVETS) is an organization with a sole purpose of supporting veterans, transitioning military members and their families throughout the Northern Virginia region. Located in Manassas, VA, the association is a one-stop hands-on non-profit that provides that support at no-cost to the veteran or family member. Those in need are connected to local community resources that best meet their requirements. Because of the vast need for services and support, NOVAVETS focuses its efforts on the most vulnerable of veterans and those with extraordinary needs.
Founded in 2015, by Retired Major Angela McConnell (PhD), who is also an expert in health services, NOVAVETS is unique in veterans support by guiding the client through the vast and often confusing network of available resources until the problem or issue is resolved. Relying on a cadre of support specialists, which include military retirees and health care experts, NOVAVETS utilizes pre-screened and verified service and support partner companies and entities to fill the veteran’s need. Since its founding, NOVAVETS has assisted hundreds of veterans and family members, ranging from veterans needing mental and other health services, to families facing immediate eviction, to obtaining transportation to a veteran’s doctor appointment, to home and yard care help, to hospice care assistance, and to meeting the recreational needs of the severely injured. Despite the overwhelming successes achieved in coordinating care and assistance to the veterans, the demand continues to grow. Relying exclusively on volunteers to fill its ranks of supporting the needs of the association, NOVAVETS is especially in need of executives to oversee and coordinate the organization’s operations. These positions are ideally suited to retired military members, military spouses, or retired professionals. Compensation is knowing that one made a difference in a hero’s life. Contact NOVAVETS at 703-659-0788 or www.novavets.org.
David Bice is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General and is Chairman, Board of Directors, NOVAVETS. He lives in Woodbridge, VA.
In this day and age of social media, if you would have told me 10 years ago that email would still the most trusted form of online communication, I would have laughed at you.
Well, you would have been right.
Every weekday morning we send out Breakfast Links, a collection of the most up-to-date news stories, features, events, and obituaries from our website PotomacLocal.com.
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From the Prince William police report:
Indecent Exposure – On August 29 at 11:45AM, officers responded to the area of Dumfries Rd and Van Buren Rd in Dumfries (22025) to investigate an indecent exposure. The victim, a 29-year-old woman, reported to police that she was driving in the above area when she observed an unknown man driving next to her expose himself and make an obscene gesture. The victim contacted police and provided officers with a vehicle description. Officers located the suspect sitting in his vehicle a short time later in a parking lot in the area of Minnieville Rd and Spriggs Rd. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Robert Nicholas GONNELLA, was charged.
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Get ready for the arts. This release tells what we have to look forward to September 16 at Arts Alive!
Arts Alive! 2018, a co-production of the Prince William County Arts Council and the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, is a free, family-fun arts festival on Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.
This highly anticipated annual community event celebrates the diversity and excellence of visual, literary, and performing artists and ensembles from the Greater Prince William Area. The event offers hands-on arts-related activities for children and adults, as well as artwork and craft vendors with items for sale. Food trucks will offer up some of the best local cuisines and sweets for participants to purchase. Admission and parking to the event is FREE.
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Ever had a full, bloated feeling?
Those symptoms may not sound unusual, but they’re just some of the key indicators for people suffering from Gastroparesis.
While only about 200,000 people are diagnosed with the disease, the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders says nearly five million Americans may be living with this illness undiagnosed, that’s why August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month.
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One man is behind bars after an apparent road rage incident.
It started when one driver was speeding and then began tailgating another driver in the area of Corporate Drive in North Stafford, at the Quantico Corporate Center.
The two drivers continue to tangle with each other until they became side by side while traveling on Route 1 south. One of them pulled out a gun a fired three rounds into the other car at 5:52 p.m., said Stafford sheriff’s spokeswoman Amanda Vicinanzo.
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Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year. The 95 and 495 Express Lanes team recommends planning ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. Congestion is expected to surge as early as Wednesday, August 29, on both the regular I-95 lanes and the 95 Express Lanes. To save time and avoid delays, the Express Lanes team encourages drivers to use the 95 Express Lanes during off-peak hours through Tuesday, September 4.What to expect and when to travel1. The Express Lanes will help drivers get where they’re going faster. Last year, more than 250,000 trips were taken on the 95 Express Lanes during Labor Day weekend; drivers who took the Lanes saved an average of 35 minutes compared to those who did not.2. Traffic will likely be heaviest from Wednesday, August 29, to Friday, August 31. For those headed out of town, here are the best off-peak times to drive:Wednesday, August 29, and Thursday, August 30: Before 3 p.m. or after 7 p.m.Friday, August 31: Before 11 a.m. or after 9 p.m.3. Toll prices may be higher than normal during peak travel times, so it pays to think ahead. By visiting ExpressLanes.com or downloading the free Express Lanes mobile app (Apple App Store or the Google Play Store), drivers can check real-time toll pricing and live traffic updates before hitting the road.As an added help, the 95 Express Lanes reversal schedule and I-395 HOV Lanes occupancy restrictions are being adjusted. This should help prevent further traffic and keep drivers moving.o Thursday, August 30, and Friday, August 31: Southbound reversal begins at 10:30 a.m.o Saturday, September 1: Northbound reversal begins at 2 p.m.o Sunday, September 2: Lanes remain northbound all dayo Monday, September 3: Lanes remain northbound all day; I-395 HOV restrictions are liftedo Tuesday, September 4: Southbound reversal now begins at 11 a.m.; I-395 HOV restrictions are back in effectHow to stay updatedOnce drivers are on the road, pricing and traffic updates will be available on overhead signs. This includes:· A sign before the Garrisonville Road exit alerting drivers of any delays on the southbound 95 Express Lanes. Drivers will have the option to exit the Lanes at Garrisonville Road or continue to the end of the 95 Express Lanes, near Courthouse Road.· A sign before the Quantico/Joplin Road exit recommending drivers exit to the regular lanes if there are major delays on the Express Lanes.Updates will also be shared via Twitter (@VAExpressLanes).About the Express Lanes operated by TransurbanThe 95 and 495 Express Lanes provide drivers in Northern Virginia with faster and more predictable travel options. The Express Lanes stretch more than 40 miles from north of the Dulles Toll Road to Stafford County. Thanks to a public-private partnership between the Virginia Department of Transportation and Transurban, the Express Lanes give drivers reliable travel choices on two of northern Virginia’s most congested roadways. For more information, please visit ExpressLanes.com.
HAYMARKET -- Sailors from USS Gravely greeted students and volunteered in classrooms at Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Elementary School on students’ first day back at school for the 2018-2019 school year.
At the start of the school day, sailors lined up outside the building to greet families. They also handed out stickers to each student to remind them, and their teacher, if they were car riders, walkers or bus riders.
Principal Michael Kelchlin expressed his gratitude for the extra hands on deck for the first day of school. He said, “The time commitment that they made to come up here and show the kids that they’re important and that education matters is huge.”
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From the Prince William police press release:
Armed Robbery – On August 27 at 2:25AM, officers responded to the Babylon Cafe located at 3081 Golansky Blvd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. An employee reported to police that he was approached by two unknown masked men, one armed with a handgun, when he opened the back door to the business. The suspects ordered the employee back into the business where they forced him to open a safe. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of money before tying the employee to a chair and fleeing the business. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 searched for the area for the suspects who were not located.
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