Carmen Portillo Martínez nació en El Salvador. A través de sus propias pruebas y tribulaciones, superó muchos obstáculos en su vida que la llevaron a convertirse en una persona extraordinaria. Carmen fue bendecida no solo con pómulos y belleza asombrosos, sino también con determinación, ambición y amor. Ser una mujer de negocios exitosa en El Salvador la llevó no solo a poder mantener a su familia, sino que también la inspiró a querer brindarles a sus hijos una vida mejor con más oportunidades. Con la bendición de Dios, pudo viajar y migrar con su familia a los Estados Unidos y comenzar una nueva vida. Con perseverancia, pudo continuar usando su conjunto de habilidades orientadas a los negocios para prosperar en su nuevo hogar y regalar a su familia una vida mejor. No existe un individuo perfecto, pero una madre solidaria y fuerte como Carmen, pocos se acercan. Fue una luchadora en todo lo que hizo y vivió su vida en ese ejemplo. Conocida en su comunidad como niña Carmen, muchos se encariñaron con su forma de ser y como siempre se mantuvo fiel a sí misma. Un personaje e individuo verdaderamente único, Carmen, una hija, hermana y madre, nunca será olvidada. Gracias por intentar siempre hacer lo mejor que pudiste, gracias por todas las formas en que has bendecido nuestras vidas y gracias por ser nuestra madre, nuestra familia y nuestra amiga. Con amor, descansa siempre en paz, y que dios te guarde en su presencia hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar.
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The Prince William County School Board is considering a proposal that would redistrict three new residential developments in the Brentsville District due to overcrowding at The Nokesville School, Insidenova.com reports.
The School Board in November directed division staff to develop a redistricting proposal related to the three developments. The division brought the proposal to the board at its Jan. 22 meeting.
The three developments – Bristow Corner, Bristow Crossing and Thomas Farm at Bristow Station – have already been approved by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and would be districted to The Nokesville School.
Flanked by UVA Health-branded bags filled with pregnancy supplies beside a table of neatly-aligned cupcakes, nurse Teresa Baltuano-Post addressed a crowd of expectant mothers and their families, alternating between English and Spanish, Insidenova.com reports.
“I’ve been doing the baby shower for about 24 years,” Baltuano-Post told InsideNoVa. “The goal … is to educate our moms and to make sure they know what to do when they need to come to the hospital.”
Get ready for a windy Wednesday across the region, as conditions are expected to be quite blustery throughout the day. The National Weather Service is forecasting a more widespread wind event, with gusts reaching between 40-50 mph in most areas, except for parts of central Virginia and southern Maryland.
A Wind Advisory will be in place from late Wednesday morning into the early evening as a potent front drops south across the area. The gusty conditions will be accompanied by lower relative humidity, raising concerns for fire weather in central Virginia. The winds will slowly subside by late evening but be prepared for sustained gusts during the day.
Travel to French soil and join us for a night filled with two of the most beloved French traditions—no plane ticket required! ?
On January 25th, we invite you to experience the magic of Galette des Rois, a 700-year-old tradition celebrated across France throughout the entire month of January (and even beyond!). This sweet, almond-filled puff pastry topped with a golden crown isn’t just a treat—it’s a celebration! The lucky person who finds the fève (a porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices) becomes the King or Queen for the Day, and don’t worry—there will be plenty of royalty to go around! ??
But that’s not all! In France, Les Voeux (New Year’s wishes) continue throughout January, often accompanied by Champagne and good cheer. We’re bringing that festive spirit to you, with a lively evening packed with French food, wine, and music.
What’s in store:
Experience the passion and drama of Puccini’s “The Girl from the Golden West”.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra,
this performance brings Puccini’s masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
