Neighborhood news: Bristow Run second-graders part of history

Before leaving for summer vacation, students in Rosemary Wolfe’s second-grade class at Bristow Run Elementary were selected to write biographies on Abraham Lincoln for the Time Capsule Reception for new members of the 111th Congress held May 13 at the U.S. Capitol.

Then, on July 23, Ronald Sarasin, CEO of the United Sates Capitol Historical Society, sealed reflections from participants, including Bristow Run faculty and students, at the Library of Congress.
The time capsule will be opened during the celebration of Lincoln’s 250th birthday in 2059.

A list of contributing congressmen and participating schools reflecting on the legacy of Abraham Lincoln can be found on the U.S. Capital Historical Society Web site, uschs.org/Content/207.htm.

Congratulations to these students and their teacher who have made history.

Planning Commission needs Brentsville input

Brentsville District residents, the Planning Commission needs your input on the county’s Comprehensive Plan Environment Chapter.

The chapter review aims to ensure that Prince William’s natural beauty, streams, wetlands, property values, quality of life and wildlife habitats are preserved.

According to the commission, the policies and recommended actions in the Environment Chapter advance these and other important environmental goals.

The chapter covers a range of topics, including stormwater standards, impervious surfaces, tree-save areas, low impact development, limits to clearing and grading, streams and wetlands, sewer systems, energy conservation, land conservation and more.

The first draft is scheduled to be posted online Sept. 2. The next community meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept.10 at the Development Services Building, Room 202 A & B at the County Complex off Prince William Parkway.

For more information, contact Kim Hosen, Planning Commission committee co-chair, at 703-792-4644 or at khosen@comcast.net.

Enjoy some down-home, bluegrass sounds Sunday

Enjoy some down-home bluegrass music with “Nothin’ Fancy,” from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas, 9201 Center St.

“Nothin’ Fancy” is the two-time winner of the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America’s “Entertaining Group of the Year” award.

The show is free, and so is the ice cream provided by the City of Manassas. Kids are welcome.

More information can be found at nothinfancyblue grass.com.

Happy birthday to Bristow’s David Gotthardt

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear David! You know we love you!