Dumfries.Biz tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1 2010-09-09T04:27:34-04:00 XOOPS rssc Copyright (c) 2010, dumfrieswebmaster dumfrieswebmaster webmaster@dumfries.biz Summer music's over tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.1 2010-09-05T21:57:27-04:00 2010-09-05T21:57:27-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster MANASSAS , Va. - There was a lot of toe tapping, head bobbing and clapping going on Saturday night at the Harris Pavilion during the last of the Center for the Arts' "SummerSounds Concerts" series. MANASSAS , Va. - There was a lot of toe tapping, head bobbing and clapping going on Saturday night at the Harris Pavilion during the last of the Center for the Arts' "SummerSounds Concerts" series.

]]> Hurricane Season tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.3 2010-09-03T20:00:00-04:00 2010-09-03T20:00:00-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster June 1 - November 1 | MCB QUANTICO, Va. (Sept. 2) -- The following is an updated article that previously appeared on www.quantico.usmc.mil. Bookmark this page for future reference. Online Tracking and Information Virginia Department of Emergency Management: http://www.vaemergency.com/ The National Hurricane Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: www.nhc.noaa.gov ... An Interview with General James T. Conway, USMC, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.5 2010-09-03T20:00:00-04:00 2010-09-03T20:00:00-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster Joint Force Quarterly Interview by David H. Gurney and Jeffrey D. Smotherman. Joint Force Quarterly has kindly granted Small Wars Journal permission to publish this forthcoming JFQ article. JFQ: For several years, the Marine Corps has been operating very closely with the United States Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. To what degree have sea service skill sets atrophied, and do you sense that... Flutter of local bank branch activity tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.7 2010-09-03T18:05:30-04:00 2010-09-03T18:05:30-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster Therea s a flutter of local branch activity with Chevy Chase Bank closing three branches, United Bank closing one location and opening another, and Bank of Clarke County opening a new site, according to recent regulatory bulletins. Therea s a flutter of local branch activity with Chevy Chase Bank closing three branches, United Bank closing one location and opening another, and Bank of Clarke County opening a new site, according to recent regulatory bulletins.

]]> Police briefs for Sept. 3 tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.9 2010-09-02T22:17:18-04:00 2010-09-02T22:17:18-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster Police say a 15-year-old girl had been having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 22-year-old man whom she knew. Police say a 15-year-old girl had been having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 22-year-old man whom she knew.

]]> NOISE ADVISORY – September 4 – September 12, 2010 tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.11 2010-09-02T20:00:00-04:00 2010-09-02T20:00:00-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RELEASE 100903 September 3, 2010 Noise Advisory MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Residents in the immediate vicinity of Marine Corps Base Quantico may experience an increase in noise as a result of scheduled training exercises during the week Saturday, September 4... September 8, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.13 2010-09-02T14:58:37-04:00 2010-09-02T14:58:37-04:00 MPOA The Board of Directors meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the MPOA building at 3561 Waterway Drive, Montclair, VA 22025. Attached is the agenda for the September 8, 2010 meeting. For questions or concerns, please contact the MPOA office during office hours at: (703) 670-6187.

The Board of Directors meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the MPOA building at 3561 Waterway Drive, Montclair, VA  22025. Attached is the agenda for the September 8, 2010 meeting. For questions or concerns, please contact the MPOA office during office hours at: (703) 670-6187.

]]> Police blotter for Sept. 2 tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.15 2010-09-01T22:44:47-04:00 2010-09-01T22:44:47-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster Someone broke into a house in the 17600 block of Avenel Lane in the Dumfries area at 12:56 a.m. Wednesday. Someone broke into a house in the 17600 block of Avenel Lane in the Dumfries area at 12:56 a.m. Wednesday.

]]> Face Off: Should WNBA go away? tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.17 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster WNBA is not profitable Cpl. Jimmy Serena Jr. Combat Correspondent A friend of mine once said ‘‘women’s sports is just men’s sports in slow motion.” Although I do not agree with this statement, the numbers don’t lie. The WNBA has been on life support for some time now, and at this point, the fans should just let it die peacefully. Last year’s finals averaged 548,000 TV viewers, an increase of... Volunteer Spotlight: Sgt. Matthew Konczal tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.19 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster Sgt. Matthew Konczal Hometown: Round Lake Beach, Ill. Age: 23 Occupation: 0651, Data Systems Specialist Unit: Base G-6 Stationed at Quantico since: 2010 Volunteered since: 2010 MCB QUANTICO, Va. -- Leadership by example is one of the many principles Marines are taught from the start of their enlistment or commission. Konczal recently volunteered to clean, set up and serve at the Civilian... MCU: Camaraderie aids mission accomplishment tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.21 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster MCB QUANTICO, Va. (Aug. 25) -- The president of Marine Corps University hosted the 20th reception for more than 50 international students attending courses here at The Clubs at Quantico on Aug. 25. ‘‘We have the honor and privilege of having as part of our student body military officers from all over the world,” said Neller, president of MCU. ‘‘Those officers are selected by their countries, and... A decade of excellence: Health Clinic marks 10 years of healing tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.23 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster MCB QUANTICO, Va. (Aug. 27) -- The Naval Health Clinic Quantico staff celebrated its 10th birthday Friday in front of the building with a flag ceremony and a speech from Lt. Cmdr. Steven Bailey, the administrative director at the clinic. ‘‘This month marked the 10 year anniversary and a lot of great things have happened in that 10 years,” said Bailey. ‘‘Tens of thousands of beneficiaries have... National Night Out/End of Summer Blast fun for children, parents tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.25 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster MCB QUANTICO, Va. (Aug. 28) -- Quantico Marine Corps Community Services and the Security Battalion here hosted a National Night Out event which ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at The Clubs at Quantico. The National Night Out is a yearly event that promotes community and police partnership for crime and drug prevention. The National Night Out this year was Aug. 3, but Quantico celebrated... Ice cream lures families into Pack’s den tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.27 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster MCB QUANTICO, Va. (Aug. 27) -- Cub Scout Pack 176 held an ice cream social Friday at their post near Russell Elementary School for parents to discuss the benefits and opportunities presented by scouting. According to the Boy Scouts of America, one of their missions is to provide a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participatory citizenship and... Volunteers lend hand, polish resumes tag:dumfries.biz,2010://1.1.29 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 2010-09-01T20:00:00-04:00 dumfrieswebmaster MCB QUANTICO, Va. -- Throughout the base, 33 Red Cross volunteers have sacrificed their summer to gain experience and practice good work ethics for the future. ‘‘Our volunteer program at Quantico allows volunteers to gain experience in potential career choices, while at the same time giving back to the community,” said Brian Shaw, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator for the American Red Cross on...