FBI Warns of New Banking Scam

There’s a new wave of e-mail scams which pretend to be National or Federal agencies alleging some legal problem which the user is threatened must respond to by providing personal information and passwords. Do not reply-to or click on any embedded links. They lead to malware sites which take over your computer and steal your banking information. If you have clicked on one of these messages, check all of your accounts.
Learn more…

"Spring into Action" at the LCAC Gala March 10

Enjoy an evening of elegance and good cheer to benefit LCAC, the local food bank and human services nonprofit organization serving Lorton, bidding on items donated by local businesses, individuals and companies.  Relax during the seated dinner provided by R & R Catering and enjoy a short program and presentation of the Founder's Award and savor the fun of dessert, the Live Auction and then dancing to the Johnny Artis Band. Space is limited. Individual reservations are $150; other donor/sponsor levels are available.
Reservations:       Learn more:

Prince William Art Scholarships-Letters of Intent

The Prince William Art Society is now accepting letters of intent to apply for the 2012 Jewell Pratt Burns Scholarships Program. The deadline for letters of intent is March 12, 2012. The final application deadline is April 10, 2012. Two students will be awarded $1,000 scholarships towards a higher education degree in Fine Arts or Art Education. To learn more about the scholarship and application procedures, please visit the web site for the Prince William Art Society and click on the "scholarships" link at the top of the page.

Review of the Shrew

Well, I went to Castaways Repertory Theatre’s production of “Taming of the Shrew” which was great. I wrote a review in the manner of Petruchio and told the reader that Shakespeare is beneath them and they must accept what I say: that they should not be interested to see it even though it's good and they'd miss record Castaways attendance.  The review is on our web site.

Something to Wag About

   USPS unleashes the new Dogs at Work stamps. Each 65-cent stamp features one of four breeds: a Black Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Yellow Labrador Retriever and Springer Spaniel.
   Artist John M. Thompson created original paintings for the stamps, which were designed by art director Howard E. Paine. The new Dogs at Work stamps will be available for sale at the 2-oz stamp rate, 65 cents each, the new rate taking effect January 22, 2012.

Emergency Averted on Gunston Road

A hole-in-the-road emergency was averted last week when hidden erosion was discovered before half of Gunston Road collapsed. 

Marilyn Breedlove, was doing her unheralded roadside litter clean-ups when she turned and noticed the cracked culvert and washed out embankment below the West bound lane near the entrance to Mason Neck Stare Park. She called Hyland’s office and VDOT. Fortunately, her assessment of the situation was given heed and VDOT had an emergency repair crew out the same night. 

The cracked cement culvert has been replaced, the aggrigate packed back and stones laid to prevent another wash out all before the pavement could give way. A few residents had to wait for one way traffic.  It could have been much worse flipping vehicles off the roadway.  

This could be a side benefit of community Adopt-A-Highway clean-ups. 

Beard Makes Dean’s List at Shenandoah

Arianna Beard of Woodbridge, and South County Secondary Class of 2010, was named to the Fall 2011 Dean’s List in the School of Arts and Sciences at Shenandoah University in Winchester. Beard is a Criminal Justice major. Lorton Valley Star congratulates our neighbor.