The public is invited to attend a design public hearing for proposed intersection improvements at Route 606 (Ferry Road) from Route 3 to Mount Vernon Avenue in Stafford County.
The design public hearing will be held:
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015
5-7 p.m.
Virginia Department of Transportation
Fredericksburg Residency Office
Large Conference Room
86 Deacon Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Inclement weather date: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015
Stop by anytime between 5-7 p.m. to meet with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) staff to view proposed design plans, ask questions, and provide comment on the project. There will be no formal presentation.
For anyone unable to attend the design public hearing, comments may also be submitted through the close of business on Feb. 23, 2015.
Comments can be sent by email to [email protected]. Please reference “Route 606 PH Comment” in the subject line.
Comments sent by mail, which must be postmarked by Feb. 23, 2015, may be addressed to:
Mr. Troy Eisenberger, P.E.Â
Virginia Department of Transportation
Project Manager
87 Deacon Road
Stafford, VA 22405
Compton & Duling, L.C., a leading area law firm serving clients in the areas of real estate, business, domestic relations, estate planning and civil litigation, today announced recent additions to their Prince William office, in response to their growing client base. The firm welcomes Lauren E. Gallo, Margaret H. McEvoy and Krista N. Yancey to their practice.
“We’re excited to bring Lauren, Margaret and Krista to our firm,” says Jason Hickman, the firm’s Managing Member. “Their remarkable track records and breadth of experience will allow us to better serve our clients.”
Gallo comes to the firm from George Mason University, and will concentrate on community associations, civil litigation, creditors’ rights and real estate litigation. “Lauren will be an essential part of serving our growing demand for addressing HOA and real estate concerns,” says Hickman.
Specializing in real estate and land use, Ms. McEvoy will ensure that Compton & Duling’s clients continue to receive the highest quality representation in resolving their legal matters. “Margaret’s expertise is key to growing our firm,” Hickman says. McEvoy earned her law degree from William & Mary Law School and her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia.
A recent graduate of the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law, Krista N. Yancey will work in the firm’s Domestic Relations and Family Law practice. “Krista is an eagerly welcomed addition to our firm,” says Maryse C. Allen, the head of Compton & Duling’s domestic relations practice. “Compton & Duling has an excellent and established reputation in family law, and with Krista joining our firm, we see that reputation only getting better,” adds Hickman.
The world-renowned Tango Buenos Aires journeys through the life of Argentina’s famous former first lady when it brings performances of “The Song of Eva Perón” to George Mason University’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 8 p.m. and the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 4 p.m.
Pre-performance discussions, free to ticketholders, will be held 45 minutes prior to each performance in the Buchanan Partners Art Gallery at the Hylton Center and Grand Tier III at the Center for the Arts (sponsored by the Friends of the Center for the Arts).
This masterful ensemble of dancers, singers and musicians use the art of the tango to tell the larger-than-life story of Evita, from her dizzying ascent from an impoverished childhood in the slums to a successful career in radio and film, and culminating in her becoming one of the country’s most powerful and influential figures. The production is choreographed by acclaimed tango dancer, teacher and choreographer Héctor Falcón, who first earned his diploma as a professor of Argentine folk dance at the young age of 15, and has since brought his incredible talents to some of the most renowned tango houses in Buenos Aires.
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Bridging the Gap Family Services, a new provider of mental/behavioral health services, is opening a new office in Manassas, Virginia, to accommodate identifiable at-risk children, adolescents and families of Prince William County and surrounding localities of Northern Virginia.
Plans to develop operations in Manassas, Virginia were initiated by the growing population of mental health service needs within the Prince William County area. Bridging the Gap Family Services founders Jerome Hood, Rahmell Dash and Jerry Dominique; serves as catalyst assisting with serving the mental health population to help reduce the drop out, suicide and recidivism rate of troubled and misguided youth. Research has shown that taking part in community based treatment programs achieve positive outcomes in behavioral and emotional health.
Bridging the Gap Family Services will offer its clients in Manassas, Virginia and surrounding localities with Intensive In-Home services serving at-risk children and adolescents.
“The primary focus of our services is to assist youth who are a public safety risk, have serious mental illness, emotional dysfunctions, behavioral and substance abuse disorders within the home, school and community setting overcome through year-round mentorship and therapeutic coaching,” said Jerome Hood, co-founder and CEO. It is the goal of Bridging the Gap Family services, to prevent the client from becoming hospitalized, homeless, suspended or expelled from school or entering the criminal justice center.
“The opening of Bridging the Gap family Services new Manassas, Virginia location is an important step towards addressing the complex mental health needs of children, adolescents and families in Virginia and eventually across the nation,” said Rahmell Dash, co-founder and COO.
“Our vision is to mentor at-risk youth and mold them to become impactful leaders of tomorrow. We have a wide range of qualified and certified staff with 20 plus years of combined experience,” said Jerry Dominique, co-founder and President.
If you have identified a service need for a child or adolescent ages 5 through 18 and is experiencing mental, behavioral and emotional dysfunctions please submit their information online at BTGFS.org/referrals or contact the intake coordinator directly to schedule an assessment and discuss treatment options and costs at (908) 698-7413. We are committed to being honest and transparent about the cost of treatment and will work with every client and their family to find the appropriate funding source that’s best for them.
Bridging the Gap Family Services hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Â
Learning to focus on strengths instead of flaws is the focus of this year’s 9th Annual Regional Youth First Event. Charlie Applestein, an internationally known youth care specialist and author, will give the keynote address highlighting his methods of using positive and inspiring practices to help young people build on their strengths and past successes. The event will be held at the Riverside Convention Center in Stafford on Friday, February 6, 2015.
The theme of this year’s Youth First event is “Find Your Strength.” Hosted once again by Stafford County, this annual collaboration of representatives from youth services organizations in the community provides Human Services professionals from the greater Fredericksburg area with the opportunity to network with other youth service agencies and listen to talks by experts in the field.
Charlie Appplestein will also lead an afternoon breakout session on encouraging youth professionals to take care of themselves so they maintain the motivation to make a difference. Mr. Applestein is President of Applestein Training Resources, LLC. He travels throughout the United States as well as internationally, training and consulting with treatment facilities, foster care associations, parent groups, schools, and juvenile justice programs. He has authored three youth care books widely used within the field, including “No Such Thing as a Bad Kid,” which will be the basis of his keynote address.
Each year, participants are asked to donate to a community service agency. This year’s recipient is the disAbility Resource Center. The mission of the disAbility Resource Center is to assist people with disabilities to achieve the highest potential and benefit of independent living by providing them, those who support them and the community with information, education, and resources. Participants are asked to provide gift cards of any amount to Wal-Mart, Target, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Michael’s, A.C. Moore and Homecare America. These gift cards will be placed on a ‘Giving Tree’ to be donated to the center.
Youth First is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Friday, February 6. Participant registration is full. More information is also available by contacting Ben Nagle at (540) 372-1149 or [email protected]. There is no cost to attend the meeting and continental breakfast and lunch are provided.
Youth First 2015 – The Annual Collaboration of Community Youth Services is hosted by Stafford County with collaboration from the City of Fredericksburg; Rappahannock Regional Area United Way; Rappahannock Area Office on Youth; and Spotsylvania County.
General Manager Rick Coulson and Community Captain Belkis Ermis of the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Woodbridge present Helen McCormick of The House, Incorporated with a $3,750 BJ’s Charitable Foundation grant.
The House will use the funds to purchase five new computers for its Student Leadership Center’s technology learning lab. The Student Leadership Center is a before and after school program where students in grades 4-12 receive homework assistance, career exploration, and leadership development with additional daily programs. The Student Leadership Center molds character and teaches essential skills to transform at-risk students into valuable, fulfilled citizens.
As part of its quarterly grant cycle, BJ’s Charitable Foundation contributed $206,050 to support 46 nonprofits, all of which focus on hunger prevention, self-sufficiency, education or healthcare to help improve the communities surrounding BJ’s Clubs. The House was one of four Virginia-based nonprofits to receive a grant.
Police in Prince William County want to remind residents a reward is still available for information related to the January 2014 murder of Glenda Marisol Coca-Romero in Woodbridge, Va.
More in a press release from last year, re posted on Feb. 4, 2015:
The Prince William County Police Department and FBI today announced rewards of up to $11,000 for information related to the murder of Glenda Marisol Coca-Romero in Woodbridge, Va.
The FBI Washington Field Office has partnered with the Prince William County Police Department to offer a reward of up to $10,000 for the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Coca-Romero. This reward is being offered in conjunction with a reward of up to $1,000 from the Prince William County Crime Solvers.
Anyone who has information regarding this case is asked to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You do not have to give your name, just the information.
Coca-Romero was murdered at the Platanillos Grocery and Jewelry located at 14342 Jefferson Davis Highway in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County on Feb. 21, 2014, shortly before 9:00 p.m. A second store clerk, a 42-year old woman, was also shot and wounded during the attack.
Three male suspects wearing dark clothing with their faces covered were seen entering the store. The suspects immediately fled the business after the shooting, possibly on foot. Two additional individuals, a customer and another employee, were also inside the store at the time of the incident and were unharmed. No property or money was taken during the incident. Both victims were employees of the business.
The FBI and Prince Williams County Police encourage the public to view video surveillance taken during the attack and posted to Prince William County Police Department YouTube page.
The Prince William County Police Department continues to lead the investigation of the murder and assault. The FBI has been providing investigative assistance.
Students at Grace E. Metz Middle School will take part in a program on February 26, 2015 to celebrate Black History Month. The theme of the program is “Remembering Our Past, Inspiring Our Future.”
“The program is a great opportunity for our students to engage in learning about black history,” stated Eneida Thomas, who is the 7th grade assistant principal at Metz. “Also, it is a great opportunity for the community to see our wonderful students in action.”
The program begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Metz Lecture Room and will consist of numerous showcases of black historians, poets, musicians, athletes, and scientists. Additionally, performances will be conducted by the Metz Ensemble and Step team.
“This program is free to the public and we would really like to get as many people out to see the positive things that are happening at our school,” stated Metz Middle School Principal Timothy Arrington.
For more information about the program please contact Charita Eley at [email protected] or Tom Alexander Jr. at [email protected]. Media interested in covering the event please contact Almeta Radford at [email protected]
The board of directors of Didlake, Inc., a leading provider of employment and other opportunities for people with disabilities, has named Rick Sebastian as its new president, effective April 1. Â
Sebastian, an executive with 30 years experience in the disability services arena, will assume the role of president as part of an ongoing transition process in which he will ultimately succeed current president and CEO Rex Parr. Parr, who has led the organization since 1977, will remain as CEO while the transition plan is completed and continue to serve in a consulting capacity afterward.Â
“The board undertook an exhaustive national search process to identify the best possible candidate to steer us into the future and continue the record of excellence established under Rex’s leadership. We have found that person. Rick is a motivational leader who is passionate about creating environments where all people excel, explore and live their aspirations and dreams. Most importantly, he shares our vision of communities enriched by the inclusion of people with disabilities in valued social roles,” Dr. Joseph Pascale, chairman of Didlake’s board of directors stated.Â
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Both of the southbound I-95 collector/distributor lanes for Dale Boulevard (Exit 156) will again intermittently close between 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4 and 5:00 AM Thursday, February 5. Each closure will last up to 15 minutes.
During the full closures, southbound I-95 motorists will not be able to access westbound or eastbound Dale Boulevard/Route 784. However, motorists on Dale Boulevard will still be able to access southbound I-95.
There will also be single lane closures in the collector-distributor lanes between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. The southbound I-95 through lanes will not be impacted by the work and will remain open.
Message signs will be posted in advance of the work so that motorists can use alternate routes.
The closures are again needed for overhead sign work.
