Words, music, images and more from Jim Barnes
Admirers of a pair of bald eagles that live near Manassas Regional Airport raised alarms recently about the birds’ safety after noticing a real estate sign and utility work on property in the vicinity of the eagles’ nest.
Concern about the eagles’ welfare spread quickly through social media and drew the attention of federal, state and local authorities, who responded to fears that the eagles’ habitat might be threatened.
Washington Post, March 1, 2015
The smart little pig wouldn’t have fared too well in this brick building in Old Town Manassas, which the winds huffed and puffed into a pile of rubble last weekend.
Four eighth-graders from Bull Run Middle School in Gainesville tested their skills and knowledge of computer security last month in the National Cyber Defense Competition, which is sponsored by the Air Force Association. The Bull Run team placed 11th in a field of about 200 middle school teams from across the country.
Washington Post, February 15, 2015
The Virginia General Assembly is considering two bills that, if passed, would make it a felony to recruit or entice others into the commercial sex trade. That would include using force or threats against victims or their families to coerce them into prostitution or the manufacture of child pornography. The proposed legislation would also set penalties for sex trafficking crimes.
Washington Post, February 8, 2015
Prince William County officials last week unveiled plans for a STEM Education Center at the county’s sanitary landfill on Dumfries Road near Independent Hill.
Billed as an interpretative education center for science, technology, engineering and math, the facility would be used to teach students and the public about environmental issues and challenges.
Washington Post, February 1, 2015
Students from Patriot High School in Nokesville and its four feeder schools prepare to unite their voices in their annual pyramid concert.
Washington Post, January 25, 2015
Jim Robeson and Dennis Gough are on a mission to find windmills. But unlike the fictional hero Don Quixote, who famously tried to joust with the giants, their mission is to preserve and restore the vintage structures.
Washington Post, January 18, 2015
The Haymarket Iceplex is planning a major expansion and renovation this year to help meet the increasing demands for ice time for hockey teams and skating classes.
Washington Post, January 18, 2015
With the 10th anniversary of her mother’s death approaching, Amy Sills Eggers figured she could “sit around and be sad about it,” or she could do something. She came up with a project that would not only honor the memory of her mother, Jane Sills, but also help families of students at Lake Ridge Middle School in Woodbridge, where Sills taught language arts for more than a decade.
Eggers, 41, of Clifton, is working with administrators at Lake Ridge to set up Jane’s Food Closet, which will provide food and other household items to students whose families need assistance.
Washington Post, January 13, 2015
Betsy Young (left) and Jessica Woelkers
Prince William County Schools have taken the initiative to educate students, employees and parents about human trafficking.
Washington Post, January 11, 2015