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In Memory of Marian Hamamo

Memorial for Marian Hamamo’s Contributions to Prince William County Organizations

Marian Hamamo died on April 1, 2014 after many years of Lyme disease complications. Over the years she was a contributing member of several outdoor organizations.

As a member of the Nokesville Horse Society, she helped start their first website. In January 2006, she became a founding member of the Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition (PWTSC) that focuses on improving and developing trails and gaining public access to Prince William County waterways.  She worked in its early formation with other members on establishing the first PWTSC website. She was known there as the “Little Blue” tractor lady for all the work she did with her little blue tractor in opening the Valley View Park multi-use and Horse Trail in Nokesville, segments of the Broad Run Trail in Bristow, and Andrew Leitch Park in Dale City.

After several years, she joined the Prince William Conservation Alliance, helping with various events at Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area in Nokesville – like fundraising with her nature paintings. She also achieved her Master Naturalist certification while there. Marian Hamamo was an outstanding volunteer in whatever organization she belonged to.

 

Marian photoMarian Driving Little Blue

PWTSC Supports SRTS event with Rockledge Elementary

PWTSC supported the BMX Bicycle Rodeo for Rockledge Elementary Students on Saturday, October 20. 100 students and parents participated in a the bicycle rodeo and a number of students rode the BMX track located near the McCoart Government Center. PWTSC applied for a Safe Routes to School mini-grant through VDOT which was approved. The funds were used to provide safety items such as reflectors and flashing LED lights, along with safety information on walking and biking to school. Information was provided to parents on local trails that can be used for biking and walking in Prince William County.

PWTSC Supports Safe Routes to School program

PWTSC supported the Harvest Moon Family Fun & Fitness Festival at Jennie Dean Elementary. On Saturday, October 20, over 200 students and parents participated in a family fun and fitness event at Jennie Dean Elementary in Manassas. PWTSC applied for a Safe Routes to School mini-grant through VDOT which was approved. The funds were used to provide safety items such as reflectors and flashing LED lights, along with safety information on walking and biking to school. Information was provided to parents on local trails that can be used for biking and walking in Manassas and Prince William County. The festival included events such as; a bike/run/walk event, a bicycle rodeo, Yoga demonstration, Barbados Road Tennis demonstration, Manassas Dance Company demonstration, face painting, horse rides and hay rides. The event also focused on healthy eating habits.