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Today is the 28th August 2008
News Article For: February 2008
Chairman Corey Stewart Responds to the Prince William County Budget Shortfall
Corey Stewart, Chairman Prince William County Board of Supervisors
Prince William County is feeling the pinch of the housing market. The decrease in home sales, property revenues, property recordation fees, has decreased the overall county revenues. As a result of the overall depletion, Corey Stewart, Chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors indicated that local residents may see some short term cut backs in state funding in the areas of public service. Affected services include services such as the local police department, teacher’s salaries, and other ancillary services provided to local residents. Chairman Stewart hinted that the ramifications could include layoffs because of the state fiscal shortfall. He further noted that no tax hikes are being proposed at this time, but pointed out to BristowEnews.com that he will vigorously vote against a tax increase.
Published Date: 2008-02-27 06:00:00
News Section: Politics,Photos: C Stewart,
Statement of Lt. Governor Bolling on Budget Ruling to Protect Education Money in Lottery Proceeds Fund
“Public education, fiscal responsibility and strict adherence to constitutional requirements should not be a victim of a shell game.”- Lt. Governor Bill Bolling
Published Date: 2008-02-27 05:00:00
News Section: Politics,Photos: Lt. Governor State Seal,
Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce
Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce
March is Member Appreciation Month at the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce. To show our appreciation, we’ve put together a whole month full of exciting events that showcase our members, including:
“Special Edition” BROWN BAG SEMINAR series
Wed., March 5th, noon - 1:00 p.m., Chamber office
Topic: “Doing Business with the City of Manassas”
Speaker: Jim Falls, City of Manassas
Sponsor: Bennett Insurance Services
The City of Manassas is interested in registering your company for procurement opportunities. Learn what the city buys, how it makes purchases and how you can sell to it. 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.
Published Date: 2008-02-27 03:00:00
News Section: Business,Photos: PWCGMCC,
Lieutenant Governor Bolling’s Public Schedule
Published Date: 2008-02-27 01:00:00
News Section: Politics,Somerset Crossing Shopping Center Gainesville, Virginia
As a continued public service to the local news readers, BristowEnews.com is featuring Somerset Crossing Shopping Center Directory. The shopping center is located off Route 29 South across from the Lake Manassas Community. The shopping center is extremely busy even for late Sunday afternoon errands. This is not pedestrian friendly shopping center so watch out for fast moving vehicles.
Published Date: 2008-02-27 00:00:00
News Section: Business,Gainesville Couple Teaches NFP
Gainesville Couple Teaches NFP
Dustin and Erin Atkinson of Gainesville, Virginia are a professionally trained Couple to Couple League teaching couple for Natural Family Planning. The Atkinsons have been practicing and teaching Natural Family Planning for six years and the most amazing thing that the Atkinsons have found using Natural Family Planning is that it makes you more open to life. “Most couples take up NFP (Natural Family Planning) as a natural way to restrict their family size,” says Dustin. “But because you are open to life, couples find the blessings and joys that a child brings.”
Published Date: 2008-02-20 04:00:00
News Section: Local News,Womens Networking League Meeting February 26th
You are Invited to the Next WNL Networking Meeting
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26TH - 12:30pm - 2pm
American Tap Room - Atlas Walk Way
Gainesville, VA
Published Date: 2008-02-20 03:30:00
News Section: Local Community Announcements,Nokesville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept. Announces Recruitment Drive
Press Release
Bristow, VA ~ The Nokesville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department announces that it is holding a recruitment drive and open house on Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Educational displays will be set up at Bristow Station 25 during this time for fire and EMS demonstrations, as well as information about joining the department as a Firefighter, EMT, Business or Auxiliary Member.
Published Date: 2008-02-20 03:00:00
News Section: Community Events,Minute Men Movie Review
A few weeks ago the world television premier of the Disney Channel original movie Minute Men aired. The plot of the movie began with Virgil Fox (Jason Dolley) who is a regular high school “Dork” along with Charlie Tuttle (Luke Benward) the super genius. Virgil is in his senior year of high school and is ready for something exciting to happen. That’s when Virgil Fox and Charlie discover how to travel back in time.
Published Date: 2008-02-20 02:30:00
News Section: Entertainment,Vision Insurance Reduced Rates
For immediate Press Release
Fairfax, VA ~ Vision Insurance Services through Travelers Insurance Company has announced reduced insurance rates for home, auto, and life insurance for the following zip codes:Published Date: 2008-02-20 02:00:00
News Section: Business,Lieutenant Governor Bolling Public Schedule for February 16 - 23, 2008
Weekly Schedule from the office of Lt. Governor Bill Bolling
From February 16- 23, 2008
Published Date: 2008-02-20 01:00:00
News Section: Politics,The PWC-GM Chamber of Commerce is accepting Scholoarship Applications
Manassas, VA—The Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for nine $1,000 scholarships for qualified seniors attending an accredited public or private secondary school in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park. Each high school Scholarship Committee or Counseling Department shall evaluate entries based on the scholarship criteria provided and nominate one student for each scholarship category and submit up to a maximum of four applications to the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce by noon on Friday, February 29, 2008. Each student is eligible to win one scholarship only. Scholarship application forms and information are available on the Greater Chamber’s website at http://www.pwcgmcc.org/news/news_chmbrscholarship.shtm.
Published Date: 2008-02-20 00:00:00
News Section: Education,BEACON - Benedictine Education Assistance Community Outreach to Neighbors
The Benedictine Education Assistance Community Outreach to Neighbors (BEACON) is a non-profit organization headquarters in Bristow, VA. Founded by Sister Eileen Heaps in 1992 because there was a literacy need for addressing the local Hispanic community of Manassas, Manassas City, Manassas Park, and Western Prince William County, the mission of BEACON is to assist foreign born adults in obtaining High School Equivalency or GED certification; increase the Adult literacy rate such as basic reading comprehension and general math skills; and introduce the English Language through programs such as English as Second Language (ESL) to foreign born residents. The program eventually grew and has served hundreds of students.
Published Date: 2008-02-13 07:00:00
News Section: Top Headline,Photos: Beacon Logo,
BristowEnews ~ Part of the growing Django Community
For Immediate Press Release
BristowEnews.com has been officially listed and a part of the growing Django Web Framework web sites across the United States. There are currently 1,038 Django registered sites since the inception of Django ~ Web Development Tool developed by a journalist several years ago and the numbers have steadily increased at the software slowly matured and accepted by web developers. Django is an open source web development tool kit which in plain layman’s term is “Open Source” and can be modified to meet your specific needs. This is the tool for creating content management applications such as Word Press, Mambo, Joomla, etc. The current version is 0.97 and requires Python, a web programming language to fully appreciate the web application. This web framework is highly customizable, scalable, and easily plug-in database models and tables to any Django project.
Published Date: 2008-02-13 06:15:00
News Section: Press Release,Photos: Bristowenews and Django,
Circle of Hope Grantees
"Representatives of 12 non-profit organizations in Northern Virginia gathered recently at the Reston Community Center to be honored by the Giving Circle of HOPE, which awarded over $50,000 to the groups at its fourth annual grantee celebration. The Giving Circle of HOPE is a philanthropic service organization that helps needy people in Northern Virginia through volunteer service and annual grants. Since its founding in 2004, the Giving Circle of HOPE has made grants totaling over $200,000 and has contributed over 3000 volunteer hours.
Published Date: 2008-02-13 06:01:00
News Section: Local News,STATEMENT OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BILL BOLLING ON GOVERNOR KAINE’S REVISED BUDGET FORECAST
STATEMENT OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BILL BOLLING ON GOVERNOR KAINE’S REVISED BUDGET FORECAST
RICHMOND - Earlier today Governor Tim Kaine released his revised budget forecast for the 2008 fiscal year and the 2008-2010 biennium. Because of declining revenue projections, the Governor has proposed making additional withdrawals from the Commonwealth’s Revenue Stabilization Fund (Rainy Day Fund) and scaling back previously proposed spending initiatives. In response to the Governor’s actions, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling issued the following statement:
Published Date: 2008-02-13 06:00:00
News Section: Politics,Shelly Krasnow Community Service Awards Presented February 26th
Manassas, VA— Thirty-two nonprofit community service organizations have been nominated for this year’s Shelley Krasnow Community Service Awards to be presented by the Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce at the 19th Annual Community Showcase Luncheon on February 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Best Western Battlefield Inn, 10820 Balls Ford Rd. in Manassas. The luncheon is sponsored by Scott & Stringfellow, Inc.
Published Date: 2008-02-13 05:30:00
News Section: Local News,Photos: Shelley Krasnow Winners,
STATEMENT OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BOLLING ON SUSPENSION OF ROMNEY PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
RICHMOND - Earlier today, Governor Mitt Romney announced his decision to suspend his campaign for President of the United States. In response to Governor Romney’s announcement, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, Chairman of Governor Romney’s campaign in Virginia, issued the following statement:
Published Date: 2008-02-13 05:00:00
News Section: Politics,LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BOLLING’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2008 – FEBRUARY 16, 2008
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling's Public Schedule
February 9 - 16, 2008
Published Date: 2008-02-13 04:00:00
News Section: Politics,Church of Holy Trinity Blessing and Dedication Ceremony, February 2, 2008
Church of Holy Trinity Blessing and Dedication Ceremony, February 2, 2008
Church of the Holy Trinity, a Roman Catholic Parish celebrated their solemn blessing and dedication ceremony on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008. Bishop Paul Loverde of the Diocese of Arlington was the principal celebrant. Approximately 1,200 parishioners and guests attended this once in a life time event.
Published Date: 2008-02-06 06:05:00
News Section: Local News,Photos: Bishop Loverde at Holy Trinity Dedication,
Internet Safety: Keeping our children safe from Predatory Entrapment
Did you know that Cyberbullying refers to the new and growing practice of using technology to harass and bully someone. Bullies used to be restricted to methods of physical intimidation, through mail, the use of telephony, but with the advancement of computer science and technology electronic communications such as email, instant messaging, social networking web sites, and photo sharing web sites such as Flickr add to the arsenal of harassment and possible create life threatening situation.
Cyberbullying is considered a school offense and is included in most of the public school bullying policies. About 94% or 1,317 of the school bullying policies have defined the following:
• 87% define specific forms of bullying (i.e., physical, emotional, verbal, electronic, cyber, etc.),
• 78% define the term “harassment” in regard to bullying, and
• 63% define the term “intimidation” in regard to bullying.
Published Date: 2008-02-06 06:00:00
News Section: Education,Prince William County–Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce
February 2008 Schedule of Events Prince William County Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce
Published Date: 2008-02-06 05:00:00
News Section: Business,Prince William SPCA
PWSCA, a non-profit organization based in Woodbridge, Virginia primary mission is to promote the prevention of animal cruelty, lower the pet population through spray/neuter, and to find suitable homes for lost and strayed animals.
Published Date: 2008-02-06 03:00:00
News Section: Business,Chinese New Year - Febuary 7, 2008
Xin Nein Kuai le! (Pronounced in Chinese Mandarin) and Sun Nin Fy Lok! (Chinese Cantonese)
Chinese New Year will officially be celebrated this coming Thursday, February 7, 2008. According to the Chinese calendar, this is year 4706 and the year of the Rat.
Published Date: 2008-02-06 02:00:00
News Section: Holidays 2008,Photos: Chinese New Year,
Statement of Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling on the Retirement of Congress Tom Davis
“I was very disappointed to hear that Congressman Davis will not seek re-election this November. There is no smarter, hard working or dedicated member of Congress than Tom Davis. I know that Tom has enjoyed his public service a great deal, and I know this was a difficult decision for him and his family. I wish them all the best.”
Published Date: 2008-02-06 01:00:00
News Section: Politics,Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling Weekly Schedule
Weekly Public Schedule for Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, February 2 - 9, 2008.
Published Date: 2008-02-02 12:00:00
News Section: Politics,Photos: bill bolling state seal,
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