NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE PRAISES PALIN

Solid pro-life ticket contrasts with pro-abortion ticket

Today the National Right to Life Committee praised John McCain's pick of pro-life Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate.

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Published Date: 2008-08-29 21:19:49

Lieutenant Governor Bolling’s Public Schedule for August 30, 2008 – September 6, 2008

Note: Lieutenant Governor Bolling will be in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN for the 2008 Republican National Convention from Sunday August 31st through Friday September 5th.

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Published Date: 2008-08-29 16:56:17

Public Schedule of Attorney General Bob McDonnell

September 1st- 5th

Note: Attorney General McDonnell will be in Minneapolis for the 2008 Republican National Convention from Sunday August 31st through Thursday September 4th. He is Chairman of the Virginia Delegation. For a schedule of his public events during the convention, or media inquiries regarding the convention, please contact McDonnell for Virginia.

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Published Date: 2008-08-29 16:44:11

Attorney General Bob McDonnell Chairs Virginia Delegation to GOP Convention

Attorney General is GOP Candidate for Governor in 2009

Attorney General Bob McDonnell will serve as Chairman of the Virginia Delegation to the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis. The Attorney General, and 2009 GOP Gubernatorial candidate, will be in Minneapolis from August 31st through September 4th.

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Published Date: 2008-08-29 16:34:38

Cuccinelli: Palin the Best Pick for America

Fairfax, VA – Statement of Senator Ken Cuccinelli on John McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin:

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Published Date: 2008-08-29 16:17:07

As Democrats Embrace Abortion Culture, Republican Party Embraces Life

National Right to Life calls GOP platform "strongest ever"

WASHINGTON ? As the Democratic Party officially nominates pro-abortion Senator Barack Obama for president and pro-abortion Senator Joe Biden for vice-president during the third day of their convention in Denver, the Republican Party Platform Committee, meeting in Minneapolis, adopted the strongest and most explicit support of life ever expressed by a major political party.

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Published Date: 2008-08-29 13:51:47

National Right to Life Committee Reports on McCain Radio Address Slamming Obama on Issues of Abortion and Born-alive Infant Protections

The following is the text of McCain’s radio address reproduced with permission from the John McCain campaign website.  Visit the following link to listen to the actual radio address:  http://www.johnmccain.com/Downloads/082208_B.mp3

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Published Date: 2008-08-27 06:02:22

Newest High School in Prince William County Welcomes Nearly 200 Students for First Day of Classes

Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School will welcome nearly 200 freshman and sophomore students to the new $60 million dollar campus in Dumfries on August 25, 2008, for the opening of the first academic year.

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Published Date: 2008-08-27 03:33:42

Saturday August 30th at the Nokesville Farmers' Market

Saturday, August 30, Mark Yackel, the manager of our local PNC Bank will be on hand to answer financial questions. Topics will include credit, debt, and more. Join us to hear his short presentations and to engage in an open and honest discussion of money & finance.

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Published Date: 2008-08-27 03:22:17

Statement of Lieutenant Governor Bolling on Senator Biden's Selection as Senator Obama's Vice Presidential Running Mate

- Bolling says Obama’s choice of Biden highlights his own foreign policy inexperience –

http://www.billbolling.com

RICHMOND - Earlier today, Senator Barack Obama announced that he has asked Delaware Senator Joe Biden to serve as his running mate for Vice President of the United States.  In response to this announcement, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling issued the following statement:

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Published Date: 2008-08-23 12:52:17

Here is what you should find at the Market

(arrive early for best selection):

Fruits & Veggies

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Published Date: 2008-08-23 06:43:12

Public Schedule of Attorney General Bob McDonnell

Aug. 23 – 29

Saturday, Aug. 23

McDonnell Attends the NASCAR Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway

Time:                1 p.m.              Spectator Gates Open

                        7:30 p.m.                      Driver Introductions

                        8 p.m.             Start of the Sharpie 500

Location:          Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway

151 Speedway Blvd

Bristol, Tennessee

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Published Date: 2008-08-22 20:50:21

Lieutenant Governor Bolling's Public Schedule for August 22, 2008 – August 29, 2008

Friday, August 22

7:30 AM

Interview with Bill Roberts

WHAN 1430 AM Radio

Hanover, VA

Lieutenant Governor Bolling will be interviewed by Bill Roberts on WHAN.

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Published Date: 2008-08-21 19:17:08

59th Annual Prince William County Fair

“Where All the Pieces Come Together” was this year’s theme of the Prince William County Fair. Many local residents in the community came to enjoy the last days of summer before the heading out to school. The fair which officially opened in 1949 celebrated its’ 59^th year. Many local residents considered this event as a mainstay community event. The parking lot was full during the opening day and droves of cars can been seen getting to the County fairground. An estimated 85,000 people attended this year’s event. There is a strong emphasize on the Agricultural theme which we suspect will continue to do so in the coming years to come.

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Published Date: 2008-08-20 12:00:00

“Badges for Baseball”

Virginia is the national model for the “Badges for Baseball” program. Two years ago representatives of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation met with Department of Justice officials to discuss ways to bring programs run by the Foundation to at-risk youth. After that meeting, the “Badges for Baseball” program was created. Thanks to Virginia’s proven track-record of innovation with public safety programs, and its success with prevention and intervention initiatives, the Foundation identified the Commonwealth as the best state in which to inaugurate “Badges for Baseball” as a statewide initiative. Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell was asked to take the lead and coordinate the law enforcement partners. The Office of the Attorney General worked with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and rolled out the program in 2007.

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Published Date: 2008-08-20 06:16:47

Score for the Poor, a Fun Soccer Camp That Help’s the Elderly

The Score for the Poor took place this year from August 11^th to 15^th, and the camp has steadily grown from its humble beginnings as a way for Emily and her family to help the Little Sisters of the Poor and her thought that “everyone can make a difference,” and now includes neighbors and friends who have heard about the camp through word of mouth. Emily organizes the camp from tie-dyeing the t-shirts to creating and hand decorating specific instructions for the various counselors to creating fun games like “Duck Duck Goose” for children aged 3 to easy soccer skill building for older children that work on speed, ball control and kicking and of course each camp day ends with a game of kick ball and popsicles.  According to Emily the main idea is “to have fun as well as build confidence and self-esteem through lots of praise” and the camp of course includes lots of stickers!

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Published Date: 2008-08-20 02:20:08

Introduction to the Master Gardener Program, Tuesday, August 19th and August 26th

The Virginia Cooperative Extension is hosting a free session on how to become a Master Gardener Volunteer. Registration is required.  Call 703-792-7747 to register.

Tuesday, August 19 - 7-9 pm - McCoy room at Sudley North Government building 7987 Ashton Avenue Manassas 20109

or

Tuesday, August 26 7-9 pm – Development Services Building (next to McCoart Government Center) room 107 – 5 County Complex – Prince William

For more specific directions:  http://www.pwcgov.org  and search “directions to county facilities)

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Published Date: 2008-08-19 05:30:52

Haymarket Gainesville Business Association

Join Us for Our Next Meeting!

Tuesday August 19th

Hosted by

PWC Greater Manassas

Chamber of Commerce

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Published Date: 2008-08-19 05:25:46

Statement of Lieutenant Governor Bolling on Governor Kaine's Budget Address

- Bolling calls Kaine’s actions too little too late –

RICHMOND – Earlier today, Governor Tim Kaine addressed the money committees of the General Assembly to report on the state of the Commonwealth’s economy and its impact on the state budget for the current biennium.  In response to the Governor’s address, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling issued the following statement:

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Published Date: 2008-08-18 22:14:06

'What’s Happening’ in the Prince William County Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce

The Prince William County Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce announces a variety of business events including a school supply drive, grand openings and ribbon cuttings, ticket sales for concerts, school openings and more around the county…  See the complete listing...

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Published Date: 2008-08-15 16:45:16

McDonnell to Send Virginia Children to Cal Ripken Camp Monday

Sixty-Two Children From Across Virginia Depart Richmond Boys & Girls Club for ‘Badges for Baseball’ Camp

RICHMOND – Attorney General Bob McDonnell will greet Virginia children participating in the “Badges for Baseball” program as they depart for the Cal Ripken Academy on Monday, August 18, at_10_a.m. They will leave from the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Richmond Central Unit, at 2601 Kensington Ave. in Richmond.

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Published Date: 2008-08-15 16:06:38

Blessing and Grand Opening of Pope John Paul the Great High School on Sunday, August 17

Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will bless the newest Diocesan high school, Pope John Paul the Great, which opens its doors to students on August 25:

    Blessing and Grand Opening

    Sunday, August 17, 2 p.m.

    Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School

    17700 Dominican Drive

    Dumfries, Virginia 22026

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Published Date: 2008-08-13 17:50:37

Join us this Saturday, August 16th at the Nokesville Farmers' Market!

The Lavender Ladies of Catlett's Seven Oaks Lavender Farm, mother and daughter farm team, Edith and Deborah Williamson will give a twenty minute talk on Sat. August 16th at 10 AM.  They will discuss their experiences raising lavender, its many benefits and uses, and their method of developing a niche or boutique type farm business.  They will have many of their products for sale, dried lavender, live plants and a small amount of fresh lavender.

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Published Date: 2008-08-13 04:10:11

Prince William County Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce August Events

Brown Bag Seminar

Thurs., Aug. 14th, noon - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Main Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas

Topic: "What is a Short Sale?"

Speaker: Mona Ferrigno, RE/MAX Gateway

Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech

This event is complimentary for Chamber members and their staff. Please RSVP by calling Cathy Gilbert-Silva at 703-368-6600, ext. 10, or emailing cgilbertsilva@pwcgmcc.org .

Young Professionals Networking Mixer

Wed., Aug. 20th, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Hosted by: Uno's Chicago Grill, 7390 Atlas Walk Way, Gainesville

This event is complimentary for Chamber members and their staff. Please RSVP by calling Cathy Gilbert-Silva at 703-368-6600, ext. 10, or emailing cgilbertsilva@pwcgmcc.org.

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Published Date: 2008-08-13 03:47:42

Kids For Jesus Virtue Clubs Attracts New Parishioners from Holy Trinity Catholic Church at “Circus of the Stars” Kick-off Event

From 10 am to 12 pm on Tuesday, July 29^th, around 70 children and their parents gathered at James S. Long Park in Haymarket for a Holy Trinity Church Kids for Jesus (K4J) “Circus of the Stars” event to highlight the K4J Clubs starting up again this year in Gainesville at Holy Trinity. The virtue on display at this fun event was “balance”. Kids, ages 3-8, had fun making their own circus masks, balancing a peanut race, animal through a Hula Hoop Toss, Bucket and Sponge Tightrope race, Balloon animals, receiving face painting, and more. The highlight of the event was a two-man juggling show featuring pastor Father Peffley and parishioner / Catholic youth minister Rob Tessier!

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Published Date: 2008-08-13 01:00:00

National Right to Life Committee Obtains New Documents That Prove Obama Misrepresents Actions on Born-Alive Infant Protection Bill

New documents just obtained by NRLC, and linked below; prove that Senator Obama has for the past four years blatantly misrepresented his actions on the Illinois Born-Alive Infants Protection bill.

Summary and comment by NRLC spokesman Douglas Johnson:  "Newly obtained documents prove that in 2003, Barack Obama, as chairman of an Illinois state Senate committee, voted down a bill to protect live-born survivors of abortion -- even after the panel had amended the bill to contain verbatim language, copied from a federal bill passed by Congress without objection in 2002, explicitly foreclosing any impact on abortion.  Obama's legislative actions in 2003 -- denying effective protection even to babies born alive during abortions -- were contrary to the position taken on the same language by even the most liberal members of Congress.   The bill Obama killed was virtually identical to the federal bill that even NARAL ultimately did not oppose."

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Published Date: 2008-08-12 14:43:51

Lieutenant Governor Bolling's Public Schedule for August 9, 2008 – August 17, 2008

Saturday, August 9

8:00 AM

Carroll County GOP Breakfast

Countryside Family Restaurant

94 Farmers Market Drive

Hillsville, VA

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Published Date: 2008-08-08 14:47:27

August 3 – 9 is Declared Farmers’ Market Week in Virginia by Governor Kaine

Richmond, July 24^th – Since Governor Kaine declared August 3^rd thru 9^th “Farmer’s Market Week in Virginia, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is encouraging Virginians to shop at local farmers markets where they can buy products at their peak “freshness, flavor and nutritional value.”  More often you can find wide variety of products including flowers, organic items, cheeses, meats, homemade preserves, handcrafted items and even livestock.  VDACS is challenging Virginians to “Eat Local for a Day” and create a video showing the foods and beverages you chose and how you prepared and enjoyed them.  The best video will win a prize packet of Virginia products and will be posted on the VDACS website and YouTube.  Details can be found at www.virginiagrown.com

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Published Date: 2008-08-06 15:45:36

Prince William County Balls Ford Road Facility Offers Once a Month Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Disposal This Sunday

Containers will be available this Sunday, August 10^th, from 10 am to 3 pm for local citizens to dispose of Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste materials at the local Composting Facility located on Balls Ford Road.  As of July 13^th, Prince William County Department of Public Works made it easier for residents in Bristow, Gainesville and Nokesville, Virginia to dispose of the following electronics with a maximum of 3 items per household:

-Computers (CPU), notebook/laptop, monitors, keyboards, mouse, etc.

-Small printers and inkjet copiers, fax machines, and scanners (cartridges must be removed)

-Televisions, including picture tube, projection LCD and plasma types

-VCR’s, DC/DVD players, stereos (no speakers)

-Telephones and cellular phones

-Computer cables and cords, chips and cards, and miscellaneous circuit boards

Residents are encouraged to visit the Prince William County website, http://www.pwcgov.org/recyclerefuse where they can learn about their program S.T.O.P, which stands for Stop Throwing Out Pollutants.  The Balls Ford Road Compost Facility is located at 13000 Balls Ford Road, near its intersection with Wellington Road, in Manassas. 

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Published Date: 2008-08-06 14:53:14

Nokesville Farmers' Market is Taking Special Bulk Orders for Tomatoes

Yankey Farms, a very local farm and vendor with the Nokesville Farmers' Market is taking immediate bulk special orders for tomatoes for canning and freezing. They are selling 20 pounds for $20 and 40 pounds for $35. If you are interested please contact Jay at jay@yankeyfarmservice.com or call him at (703) 618-3782. Jay will bring your order to the Nokesville Farmers’ Market this Saturday. Call now to reserve your order.

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Published Date: 2008-08-06 13:47:01

Nokesville Farmers’ Market Hosts Author Richard Morris

Nokesville, VA – Author Richard Morris spoke at the Nokesville Farmers’ Market on July 26^th and he described how five years ago his morbidly obese condition, weighing over 400 pounds caused him to suffer from sleep apnea, hyper tension, and diabetes to name the more serious conditions.  At the time Richard lived in New York City, where everyone walks and it was torture for him to walk or stand anywhere.  Morris began to realize that food was the problem and he decided to fast one day.  He made it through breakfast and lunch but wound up eating some baked chicken and drinking water for dinner and then woke up feeling pretty good, so he decided to do that again.  The next day he felt great and realized that this diet had no artificial ingredients such as colors, flavors, glutamates, cyclamates, and citrates, so he called his wife and said they were going to back to eating the way their grandparents ate.

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Published Date: 2008-08-06 11:03:41

Attorney General Sues Petersburg Furniture Company for Defrauding Customers

-Alleges HomeSpun Home Fashions Violated Consumer Protection  Act-

Consumers Report Losses of over $80,000 in Unfilled Orders

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Published Date: 2008-08-06 06:00:00

‘Come Together’ for the Largest County Fair in Virginia on Friday August 8th, the 59th Annual Prince William County Fair

"Where the pieces all come together" is the theme of the 59^th annual Prince William County Fair. Adva