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Kyung Kim selected as Mother’s Day Makeover winner at Manassas Park Community Center

Mother’s Day is a special day set aside every May to celebrate the wonderful things our mother’s have done for us year round. Manassas Park Community Center selected one very special mother this year to win their Mother’s Day Makeover Contest.

The staff at the Manassas Park Community Center showered Kyung Kim, a 66-year-old mother of three with gifts. Kim received a makeover, jewelry, and food goods from area businesses, just to name a few prizes.

Kim’s daughters, Vivianne and Grace, now have children of their own that adore their Grandma Kyung. According to her daughter Vivianne Krol, she often tells her children about her mother being the head of their household and raising three young kids from the age of 31 in Korea.

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Gunshots fired at Dale City home

A man is charged with two counts of reckless handling of a firearm, one count of brandishing a firearm, one count of shooting within 100 yards of an occupied dwelling, and one count of public intoxication. 
 
According to police, Machado while highly intoxicated withdrew a firearm during an argument which escalated. The accused fired multiple gunshots into the ground of his family’s backyard, said the police.
 
Here is more in a press release:
Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On May 15 at 1:55AM, officers responded to a residence located at 14400 Surrydale Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a domestic. Several family members reported to police that the accused, identified as a family member, was involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, the accused brandished a handgun. Officers arrived at the residence and detained the accused, who was highly intoxicated, without further incident.   Further investigation determined that the accused walked outside and fired multiple rounds into the ground in the back yard around 10:30PM on May 14. No injuries or property damage were reported. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.                

Arrested on May 15:
Luis Alberto MACHADO, 23, of 14407 Surrydale Dr in Woodbridge
Charged with 2 counts of reckless handling of a firearm, 1 count of brandishing a firearm, 1 count of shooting within 100yds of an occupied dwelling, and 1 count of public intoxication
Court Date: July 14, 2016 | Bond: $6,000 Secured

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Call to Action: Help needed for food drive pickup

Good morning – The Community Health Network at the Manassas Park Community Center needs volunteers on Tuesdays from 8am-12noon. Duties include assisting patients with medical forms, assisting with tracking information on electronic software and other admin jobs. Great training is provided by the VA Dept. of Health. Please call Valda at (703) 792-6755 to learn more. Read More

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Man charged with impersonating police officer

An 18-year-old Woodbridge man is charged with impersonating a police officer. 
 
According to police, the accused reported a shoplifter to Potomac Mills Mall security while impersonating a police officer. He was said to be wearing a radio with an earpiece, handcuffs, two replica handguns, and other items. 
 
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Call to Action: Help needed for new home makeover

Good morning – The Community Health Network at the Manassas Park Community Center needs volunteers on Tuesdays from 8am-noon. Duties include assisting patients with medical forms, assisting with tracking information on electronic software and other admin jobs. Great training is provided by the VA Dept. of Health. Please call Valda at (703) 792-6755 to learn more.

· Don’t forget to buy your tickets to the 2nd Annual Cajun Occasion Crawfish Boil on Sunday May 15th. This year’s event benefits the Un Trim A Tree Holiday Gift program for needy kids. Please register by May 10th! This promises to be great fun and for a great cause. It’s a family picnic with authentic Louisiana Buffet and a Crawfish Boil, music by Kitty and the Fat Cats and the beer and wine garden. All you can eat is $40/person or just $10 to be a tourist with limited concessions of burgers, dogs, drinks and ice cream but access to the wine and beer garden. Please purchase your tickets online at: missiontix.com Read More

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Victim attacked with glass bottle and knife

A Dumfries woman is charged with robbery, attempted malicious wounding, and destruction of property. 
 
According to police, the accused and victim were involved in an argument which escalated into the accused attempting to stab the victim with a knife. The victim’s cell phone was thrown against a wall during this encounter. According to police, while attempting to leave the scene, the victim was attacked with a glass bottle by the accused.

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Call to Action: Luggage needed for foster children

Good morning – Volunteers are needed for the 2nd Annual Cajun Occasion Crawfish Boil on Sunday May 15th. This year’s event benefits the Un Trim A Tree Holiday Gift program for needy kids. Jobs include serving beer and wine, checking ID’s, set up and take down to name a few. This promises to be great fun and for a great cause. Work a couple of hours then enjoy all the fun. Please call Mary at (571) 292-5303 to register.

· Helping Neighbors Outreach Center in Dale City needs volunteers to help in the office on Thursdays from 9:30-3:30. Duties include answering the phone, mailings and other admin duties. Please call Pastor Edmonds at (703) 964-7725 for more info. Read More

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Toney supports zoning charges to improve Dumfries

Willie J. Toney is running to keep his seat on the Dumfries Town Council. 
 
Toney serves as the town's Vice Mayor and says he is in support of zoning charges to improve and further Dumfries. 

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Dumfries residents will head to the polls May 3, 2016 to elect new members to the Town Council.
 
We sent a questionnaire to Toney, and all other candidates seeking office in Dumfries. His responses are below: 
 
PL: Why should Dumfries residents be excited to vote for you?
 
Toney: I have unselfishly, and consistently represented the best interest of the citizens of Dumfries. I am here to serve the people, all of the people. I have advocate when needed, educated when needed and compromised as needed. I have been productive as a member of Dumfries Town Council.
 
PL: In your own words, what is the job description of a Town Council member? What expertise will you bring to the position?
 
Toney: The Job description, as I see it, is to work in the best interest of ALL the citizens...establish a fair tax rate, ensure safety via a well trained and equipped police force, and set goals and policies for the Town Manager. I understand this process and recognize the importance of working together with other members of the Council to achieve this end.
 
PL: What are the biggest issues and needs residents of the Town of Dumfries? What will you do to address those needs? 
 
Toney: I see three looming matters that will have a tremendous impact on Dumfries future. We all recognize the transportation nightmare, there also some pending development projects that will reshape the town,and there is a possible pending danger that the citizens MUST be educated about.
 
Much has been written and said about the need to widen route one in Dumfries and get relief from the bottleneck caused by highway improvements north and south of town. The collective Council has addressed The County Board of Supervisors and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) seeking relief from this traffic nightmare. The town has three major pending development projects that will reshape Dumfries. These projects will bring jobs, promote growth and increase the town's tax base. We have the Town Center project on main street, the Apartment Complex on north Fraley Boulevard and the planned neighborhood community (PNC) targeted for the land between Old Triangle Road and Route one (behind the 7-11). These are major projects that will change Dumfries and move us forward. As a council members I would support zoning changes, and advocate for community support for these projects.
 
PL: Have you ever made any mistakes in your public life? How have they affected you?
 
Toney: We all make mistakes. I have reflected on the factors that influenced my actions resulting in the mistake. I understand my vulnerabilities...I believe in the intrinsic good of my fellow man... Yet I try not to be overtly easy to influence.
 
PL: Do you feel that the average citizen is well informed and understands the workings of town government? If not, how do you intend on improving communication with your constituency? 
 
Toney: I do not feel that the majority of citizens of the town understand that the Town Manager runs the day to day operations. They must be educated on the role of the mayor, in relationship to the council members, and the town manager and the general public.. He has one vote as a member of council and moderate council meetings. He is also leading spokesperson for the town and council.
 
It is learning how to work with other council members through controversy, and chaos, then recognizing that compromise is essential in getting things done.
 
To improve communication with constituents, I strongly advocate attending Town Council meetings, or viewing the telecast of meetings, visiting online sites and reaching out to the council members. We all are eager for constituency input or comments. Invite us to your event.

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Dumfries 7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint

An 18-year old Woodbridge man is charged with robbery, malicious wounding, burglary while armed, and use of a firearm in commision of a felony. The second suspect has not been located.
 
According to police, the suspects robbed the 7-Eleven located on Jefferson Davis Highway near Dumfries by using a handgun to demand money. One of the suspects was struck on the head by an employee with a stick causing a large cut. The suspects fled on foot with an unknown amount of money, said the police. 

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