When a company saddled with potential environmental liabilities seeks bankruptcy protection, the goals of Chapter 11 — giving the reorganized debtor a ”fresh start” and fairly treating similarly situated creditors — can conflict with the goals of environmental laws, such as ensuring that the ”polluter pays.” Recent bankruptcy cases and bench decisions have clearly shown [...]
Aug 31 2011 | Posted in
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Share with Addthis Loudoun County’s 80 public schools open Monday, August 29th, expecting an estimated 66,266 students for the new school year. This year students start school before Labor Day for the first time since 2005. The earlier starting time will allow school to close on June 8th, eight days earlier than last year. For [...]
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Share with Addthis MIDDLEBURG, VA–What is a typical day at Foxcroft School really like? Prospective students can see for themselves – and learn about the School’s innovative curriculum and outstanding riding program — at one of four upcoming Admission Day Festivals being hosted by the girls’ boarding and day school. The first festival is scheduled [...]
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Share with Addthis More than 400 new teachers were in Loudoun’s classrooms for the opening of school on Monday, August 29th. The ranks of new teachers included 206 elementary school teachers, 110 middle school teachers and 109 high school teachers. 75 of the new teachers are Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) graduates returning to the [...]
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Fairfax County Police urge motorists to be extra vigilant for pedestrians and bicyclists as county schools resume classes Tuesday, September 6. Police have investigated 112 crashes in school zones so far in 2011. Commuters should expect increased congestion throughout the week and build time into their schedules to accommodate for the traditionally heavy time period. [...]
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Photo courtesy of the 3rd U.S. INF Regiment The Old Guard A tip of the hat to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). They held their post at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier throughout Irene’s lashing winds and heavy rain. The guard in the photo walks his tour in humble reverence during [...]
Aug 30 2011 | Posted in
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The City of Winchester offers free leaf compost for residents at the City Yards (301 E. Cork Street). Load your own Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or call Terry Davis at 667-1815 ext. 1490 and come by Monday through Friday at either 7:30 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. to have leaves loaded onto your [...]
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Robin Chavez of Front Royal could barely believe the Million Dollar Cash Spectacular ticket in her hand was a top-prize-winner. “I nearly had a heart attack,” she told Virginia Lottery officials as she claimed her prize. “I started pacing back and forth. Then I called my mom.” Ms. Chavez bought the winning ticket at Royal [...]
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Winchester Local 3401 would like to invite WFRD members, friends and families to the 6th Annual “Fill the Boot Kick-Off” Picnic Location: Friendship Park Pavilion, 627 North Pleasant Valley Road located across from the Friendship Fire Company in Winchester, Virginia Date: September 2, 2011 Time: 5:30 p.m. Provided: BBQ Chicken and baked Chicken, cole slaw, [...]
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(Standing, l to r) Ron Eaton, Reynold Pereyra (black shirt), Gary Peck, Dean Twigg, Jerry Pierce, Josh Barnes, Josh Miller, Joy McFarlane, Jamie Pierce, Dan Dunsmore. (Kneeling) Devin Stonier, who is also a Virginia National Guard soldier All politics aside, community members watch world news with one “agenda” across the board: Hoping the local soldiers [...]
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