Friday, August 31
Local Real Estate: June 2012 Sales, $700,000~$749,900
Local Real Estate: June 2012 Sales, $700,000~$749,900
Thursday, August 30
Classified Advertising Aug 29, 2012
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State Commits $1 Million to SySTEMic Solutions
General Assembly provides funding over next two years towards science and technology courses.
Despite high unemployment rate, many companies in the technology and research industries have unfilled positions because they cannot find enough skilled workers.
Centreview Roundups 8/29
Centreview Roundups 8/29
Centreville’s Civil War Past
Travel back in time via the Stuart-Mosby Museum.
Few communities are lucky enough to have a Civil War museum in their midst; Centreville is one of them.
Creative Thinking and Engineering
Philip Everard is only 8, but says he’s been building with LEGOs ever since he was born. “We had [the large] Duplo LEGOs then,” he said. “My brother would put them in my hand and guide me.”
Hands-On Fun While Learning
Children attend LEGO camp in Clifton.
Sure, LEGOs are child’s play — but they’re also much more. And Clifton’s Cam Meyer, 15, recently shared his knowledge of what these colorful building pieces can do during a Lego camp held in the town’s meeting hall.
Clifton Businesses Support Local Musical Talent
Stop by the Main Street Pub on Sunday’s or Peterson’s Ice Cream Depot on Saturday nights in Clifton, and be treated to live music performed by some teens.
Centreville Home Sales: July, 2012
In July 2012, 102 Centreville homes sold between $945,000-$130,000.
Centreville Home Sales in July, 2012
Chantilly Home Sales: July, 2012
In July 2012, 19 homes sold between $850,000-$379,000 in the Chantilly area.
Chantilly Home Sales in July, 2012
Complete Failure
Fairfax County says Verizon “failed completely” during June 29 derecho.
The eerie silence is what Steve Souder, Fairfax County’s 911 director, remembers about the night of June 29, when the derecho hit Fairfax County.
Letter: Significance of Wolfe's Case
To the Editor: In a decision highlighting much of what is wrong with the death penalty, the federal court of appeals affirmed habeas corpus relief for Justin Wolfe on the ground of serious prosecutorial misconduct.
Centreview Calendar 8/29
Centreview Calendar 8/29
Centreview Bulletin Board 8/29
Centreview Bulletin Board 8/29
Char-a-oke Anyone?
$1 million raised for Fairfax County Public Schools Education Foundation.
Listen, baby… "Ain't no mountain high. Ain't no valley low. Ain't no river wide enough, baby. If you need me, call me. No matter where you are. No matter how far."
Fairfax County Police Traffic Safety Efforts Recognized
The Fairfax County Police Department was recently recognized by two law enforcement organizations which evaluate police traffic safety programs across the Commonwealth and the nation.
Clifton Car Show on Labor Day
Proceeds to benefit charities.
Featuring street rods, custom and antique cars, muscle and classic cars, and motorcycles, the 13th Annual Labor Day Car Show is Monday, Sept. 3, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., in Clifton.
911's Complete Failure
Fairfax County says Verizon "failed completely" during June 29 derecho.
"It’s like the captain of the Titanic telling passengers the ship hit an iceberg when the bow is on the bottom of the ocean floor." —Steve Souder, Fairfax County 911 Director
Letter: Separate and Unequal - II
Your editorial in the titled "Separate and Unequal ?" [The Connection, July 25-31, 2012], addressed the "eye-popping" disparately low admission of Black and Latino students to Thomas Jefferson High School, and the complaint that this was "in voilation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1965 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin."
Wednesday, August 29
Column: Diagnosed But Not Sick
Having/being diagnosed with cancer/a terminal disease is neither fun nor funny; however, unless I find some humor or wishful thinking in how I approach this situation, I don’t suppose I’ll be approaching it much longer. To me, it’s always been mind over matter, and even though these matters are rather serious, I still don’t mind.
Tuesday, August 28
Students Present STEM Projects
Forward Future hosts summer program for 30 teens.
Thirty children from the Herndon and Reston areas presented a series of projects on Thursday, Aug. 23 at the Herndon United Methodist Church, a result of their summer with Forward Future, a local organization dedicated to youth mentoring.
How To Register, Vote and Vote Early
Election Day is Nov. 6, but you can vote as early as Sept. 21.
How important is it for Virginia voters to turn out on or before Nov. 6? As a critical “battleground” state, Virginia will be key in determining who will be the next President of the United States. Who will represent Virginia in the U.S. Senate is also too close to call. Since polling shows that there are very few undecided voters in the Commonwealth, every eligible voter will want to be sure to cast a ballot.
Sunday, August 26
Another Death-Row Victory for Wolfe
Federal judge vacates murder and drug convictions, plus sentences.
Message from the court system to Prince William Commonwealth’s Attorney Paul Ebert: Be fair and play by the rules, or convictions you’ve obtained by skirting the boundaries of what’s right may eventually be overturned.
Centreview Roundups 8/22
Centreview Roundups 8/22
Looking Ahead: Many Projects Are on the Horizon
New and exciting projects are on the horizon in the Sully District. Below are some of them:
Supervisor Michael Frey’s View of Centreville
Michael Frey has lived in Centreville’s London Commons community for more than 20 years and has been the Sully District supervisor since the district was created in 1992. So Centre View asked him to explain what he believes makes Centreville so special.
Centreview School Notes 8/22
Centreview School Notes 8/22
CVHS XC Names Runners of the Week
The Wildcat Cross Country team began preparation for the upcoming season with a full slate of practices and an early season time trial.
What Makes Centreville Special
I have loved living in Centreville for 24 years, but my family’s history in the village goes back 150 years to the Civil War.
Importance of Neighborhood Spirit
Sully Station II, Centreville, is a very active and friendly community with a lot of great events and programs for all ages.
Cherishing Franklin Glen
Franklin Glen has been a wonderful place to raise our family.
Schools Committed to Excellence
Inspiring students to meet high academic standards, lead ethical lives and demonstrate responsible citizenship.
Welcome to Fairfax County! One of the primary reasons you chose to live here may be the excellent reputation of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Help Homeless Animals
Dog adoption events are held by Homeless Animals Rescue Team, HART, each Saturday, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Petco store, Greenbriar Shopping Towncenter, 13053 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., Fairfax.
About Centre View, a Connection Newspaper
Newcomers and Community Guide 2012-2013
The paper you're reading, the Centre View is one of 15 papers published by the independent, locally owned Local Media Connection LLC, serving the suburbs of Metropolitan Washington in Northern Virginia and Potomac, Md.
Centreview Calendar 8/22
Centreview Calendar 8/22
Centreview Bulletin Board 8/22
Centreview Bulletin Board 8/22
nZone to Host Hoops of Hope
Hoops of Hope is coming to the nZone on Saturday, Aug. 25 to raise money for children around the world orphaned by HIV/AIDS.
Friday, August 24
Opinion: Mindless Slashing
Automatic cuts set to kick in January would harm Northern Virginia more than any other region.
While reducing the federal deficit is critical to the nation's economic health in the long run, the knee jerk, slash and burn method based only on cuts that is coming at us like a freight train will do immense damage to the economy nationally. But no place would feel the pain more intensely than Northern Virginia.
Wednesday, August 22
Cherishing Franklin Glen
Franklin Glen has been a wonderful place to raise our family. We moved here in 1985 and our children are now grown. Many of the friendships they made here have continued into their adult lives. The swim team was perhaps the greatest "glue" of all. It was a wonderful experience for both children, especially our daughter Molly, who waxed philosophical at her final team cookout at age 18. She had compiled and read aloud numerous nuggets of wisdom entitled "Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned on the Franklin Glen Swim Team." My favorite from that list is "Winning doesn't always mean finishing first." Our children didn't always finish first, but that team was a huge part of the "village" that helped them and so many others to feel like winners.
Schools Committed to Excellence
Inspiring students to meet high academic standards, lead ethical lives and demonstrate responsible citizenship.
Welcome to Fairfax County! One of the primary reasons you chose to live here may be the excellent reputation of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). As chairman of the Fairfax County School Board, I am pleased to inform you that our reputation as one of the best public school systems in the country is well deserved. FCPS is the largest school division in Virginia and the 11th largest in the United States out of more than 15,000 school divisions. The organizational structure of FCPS is focused on meeting the needs of more than 180,000 students while managing 196 schools and centers. The Fairfax County School Board sets general school policy and, within the framework of state regulations, establishes guidelines and rules that will ensure the proper administration of the county school program. The Division Superintendent works closely with the deputy superintendent and the assistant superintendents who oversee the day-to-day operations of the schools. As a world-class school system, FCPS inspires, enables, and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead ethical lives, and demonstrate responsible citizenship.
Help Homeless Animals
Dog adoption events are held by Homeless Animals Rescue Team, HART, each Saturday, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Petco store, Greenbriar Shopping Towncenter, 13053 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., Fairfax. For more
Classified Advertising Aug. 22, 2012
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About Centre View, a Connection Newspaper
Newcomers and Community Guide 2012-2013
The paper you're reading, the Centre View is one of 15 papers published by the independent, locally owned Local Media Connection LLC, serving the suburbs of Metropolitan Washington in Northern Virginia and Potomac, Md. Our flagship paper, the Alexandria Gazette Packet, is one of the oldest continuously publishing papers in the country, beginning publication in 1784. This spring, our papers won some very special awards, including the Virginia Press Association Award for Journalistic Integrity and Community Service, and the Fairfax County Media Partnership Award, along with dozens of others.
Calendar
Tuesday Nights World-Class Jazz. 6-9 p.m. Paul Langosch on bass and Rick Whitehead on guitar. At the Copper Canyon, 5815 Trinity Pkwy. Call 703-830-6600 for reservations. Wednesday Nights Men’s Chorus. 7:30-10 p.m. Sing "Acappella" with the Fairfax Jubil-Aires men’s barbershop chorus. Members of the Barbershop Harmony Society. At Lord of Life Lutheran Church (West), 13421 Twin Lakes Dr. Visit www.fairfaxjubilaires.org or contact Aaron Watts at 703-793-7166 or adwatts78@yahoo.com.
Bulletin Board
Monday/Aug. 27 Blood Drive. Virginia Tire & Auto, the Fairfax-based full-service provider of automotive maintenance, repair and tire services, is partnering with Inova Blood Donor Services as it hosts a blood drive from noon-6 pm at the Ashburn/Dulles (44285 Ice Rink Plaza) and Centreville (14611 Lee Hwy) facilities. Customers who donate blood will receive a voucher for a free oil change at any of its 11 locations (or $30 off any service). Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will are welcome at the two Virginia Tire & Auto facilities. To schedule an appointment visit inova.org/donateblood, click donate blood 2x, and enter sponsor code 8000 for Ashburn/ Dulles or enter sponsor code 7929 for Centreville or call 1-866-BLOODSAVES.
nZone To Host Hoops of Hope
Hoops of Hope is coming to the nZone on Saturday, Aug. 25 to raise money for children around the world orphaned by HIV/AIDS.
Roundups
Meals on Wheels Volunteers
Fairfax County needs Meals on Wheels drivers in Chantilly and group Meals on Wheels coordinators in both Chantilly and Fairfax. Contact Volunteer Solutions at 703-324-5406, TTY 711, VolunteerSolutions@fairfaxcounty.gov or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.
Roundups
WFCM Seeks Food, Volunteers
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ (WFCM) food pantry urgently needs donations of oil (48 oz. or smaller); flour (2-5 lb. bag); sugar (2-5 lb. bag); rice (2 lb. bags); canned meats; salad dressing, jelly; jam; peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, Ramen Noodles, canned fruit; canned peas, beets and mixed vegetables; canned soup and baked beans; dry pasta and beans; ketchup, mustard, pancake mix and syrup; hot and cold cereal and coffee. In addition, the Food Pantry would appreciate fresh produce from local gardens. Also needed are laundry detergent, toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper and baby wipes. WFCM clients are also in great need of gasoline cards. Bring all items to WFCM’S food pantry at 13981 Metrotech Drive (near Backyard Grill and Bar) in Chantilly. Volunteers are also needed:
Roundups
Women's Self Defense Program
The Fairfax County Law Enforcement Foundation is partnering with the Fairfax County Police Department to offer the Women's Self Defense Training program. It’s based on the SAFE program formerly provided by the Police Department, but now being taught by C&J Security Corp. The program is a two-day class that will meet on consecutive Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15-9:30 p.m. It’s currently offered free and all class materials are included. Program funding is provided through the Fairfax County Law Enforcement Foundation.
Roundups
Recycle During Electric Sunday
Residents may recycle old TVs, computers, peripheral electronic devices – such as keyboards, speakers, printers and scanners, as well as household hazardous wastes – including fluorescent light bulbs and tubes, for free, during Fairfax County’s “Electric Sunday” events. The next one is slated for Sunday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, in Fairfax. For more information, call 703-324-5052.
Roundups
Free Carseat Inspections
Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Aug. 23 and Sept. 6, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and adjust them, as needed.
Roundups
Help Plan Centreville Day
Centreville area residents, businesses, churches, schools, crafters, and non-profits and other groups are invited to celebrate the 220th anniversary of the chartering of town of Centreville this 20th annual Centreville Day on Saturday, Oct. 20. Proceeds from Centreville Day will help support Centreville Historic Park and the Centreville Historic District, where the town started 220 years ago in 1792. More information, sponsorship and marketplace applications are available at www.CentrevilleVA.org . Help plan this community event on Monday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 at the Frank Room in the Sully Government Center & Police Station at 4900 Stonecroft Blvd or contact Cheryl Repetti at ccf@centrevilleVa.org .
Looking Ahead: Many Projects Are on the Horizon
Building, Road Construction Ahead
New and exciting projects are on the horizon in the Sully District. Below are some of them: COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Currently, many local residents needing radiation or other oncology treatments go to Inova Fairfax Hospital to receive them. But a new, fourth, medical office building on the Inova Fair Oaks Hospital campus would bring these services closer to home. Inova Fair Oaks plans to construct that building, plus more parking and a new entrance from Rugby Road. Hospital representatives hope to have the medical office building completed and occupied by the end of 2013.
Supervisor Michael Frey’s View of Centreville
Frey Reflects on Sully District
Michael Frey has lived in Centreville’s London Commons community for more than 20 years and has been the Sully District supervisor since the district was created in 1992. So Centre View asked him to explain what he believes makes Centreville so special. “An awful lot of community life is built around the schools,” he said. “People love them and the PTAs have tremendous support.” He also praised the volunteers who put on Centreville Day and other community events at E.C. Lawrence Park and its mill and visitors center. But what especially left an indelible mark on him, said Frey, was “the way people came together after the May 8, 2006 shooting at the Sully District Police Station. That, to me, says as much about the character of the community as anything.”
Schools
School Notes
Centreville ES will host its Annual Welcome Back Picnic on Friday, Sept. 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Flock (CES’s own staff band) will perform as students and family enjoy food from Chick-fil-a, Baja Fresh, Cici’s Pizza and Rita’s or their own family picnic. Community organizations including Southwestern Youth Association, Boy/Girl Scouts, FC Library, Police and Fire, Park Authority, CES Green Team and PTA will be sharing their information and services.
Centreville HS Cross Country News
CVHS XC Names Runners of the Week
The Wildcat Cross Country team began preparation for the upcoming season with a full slate of practices and an early season time trial. The first two “Runners of the Week” recipients have demonstrated the hard work they've already invested in the season, and have also displayed great team attitude. Sophomore Brady Madden is a returning veteran who has already made great improvements since last fall. Joining him is a rookie runner, freshman Hannah Huggins. Hannah has shown a “can do” spirit throughout the month and should bring that enthusiasm to the team's competitions.
What Makes Centreville Special
I have loved living in Centreville for 24 years, but my family’s history in the village goes back 150 years to the Civil War. In August 1862, my great, great grandfather McGraw marched with New York’s 157th Infantry to the tiny town. The Republican state senator and abolitionist had one goal: end slavery. When Lieutenant McGraw arrived, he found thousands of soldiers bivouacked in the desolate village where a second battle in Manassas had just tinted Bull Run’s water red with the shredded bodies of approximately 25,000 men in blue and gray. Little did he know that his new home — a tent — would transform into a peaceful house for his great, great granddaughter a century later.
Insider’s Perspective
Importance of Neighborhood Spirit
Sully Station II, Centreville, is a very active and friendly community with a lot of great events and programs for all ages. Being Neighborhood Watch Coordinators for Sully Station II and surrounding communities gives us a chance to work with community residents and businesses, the Sully District Police, and Fire Station 438. Crime is really, really low in Sully District thanks to the Fairfax County Police, and having a Neighborhood Watch program helps educate neighbors to be aware and look out for each other. Events like National Night Out, which we have been hosting since 2003, is a great opportunity to show neighborhood spirit and demonstrates our community’s commitment to fight crime.
Insiders’ Tips
Cherishing Franklin Glen
Franklin Glen has been a wonderful place to raise our family. We moved here in 1985 and our children are now grown. Many of the friendships they made here have continued into their adult lives. The swim team was perhaps the greatest "glue" of all. It was a wonderful experience for both children, especially our daughter Molly, who waxed philosophical at her final team cookout at age 18. She had compiled and read aloud numerous nuggets of wisdom entitled "Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned on the Franklin Glen Swim Team." My favorite from that list is "Winning doesn't always mean finishing first." Our children didn't always finish first, but that team was a huge part of the "village" that helped them and so many others to feel like winners.
Column: Life in the Cancer Lane
Having been there and done that now for three and a half years certainly helps. And however familiar it may be and/or has become, it doesn’t exactly help to pass the time or affect the results, unfortunately. Cancer sucks! That much is clear. Now and in the future.
Herndon Home to Many Popular Restaurants
More than 100 restaurants offer food from more than 30 cultures.
Herndon’s signature restaurant is, according to many locals, Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern. Owner Jimmy Cirrito, a native of upstate New York, signed his lease on Veterans Day, 1996, and has been a fixture of the community ever since.
Friday, August 17
Nearly 800 Jobs Added to the Local Economy
Information technology firms and professional service companies see growth.
Information technology firms continue to do well in a sluggish economy, according to a new report from the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA). During the second quarter of 2012, the FCEDA provided services and resources to 33 businesses that are adding almost 800 jobs in Fairfax County. Most of these businesses are in the information technology and professional services sectors and four are foreign-based firms using a Fairfax County location to expand in North America.
Minority-Owned Businesses Prosper in Fairfax County
Companies generate more than $1 billion in revenue and provide more than 1,000 jobs.
Businesses owned by Hispanics, African-Americans and women shine in Fairfax County, according to the latest national rankings for largest or fastest-growing companies. "Fairfax County is proud to be a community in which companies of all descriptions can and do succeed to a greater extent than in the rest of the region, the state or the country," said Gerald L. Gordon, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, which supports and monitors the growth of local businesses. Eleven Fairfax County-based companies are among the 500 largest Hispanic-owned businesses in the nation based on revenue — more than the total in 40 states, according to a recent report by HispanicBusiness.com. The Fairfax County companies are among 22 from Virginia on the 2012 Hispanic Business 500 list.
Time for School
Advice on how to transition from a laid-back summer to a hectic academic year.
When Ellen Feldman’s 5-year-old son started school for last fall, one of the biggest adjustments for the single mother of two was having to adhere to a schedule. “All of a sudden we went from being able to do things on our own time frame to having to wake up and be at a certain place at a certain time,” said Feldman. “Sending my son off to school for the first time was exciting, but also difficult.”
Thursday, August 16
Food, Fun And Festivities
Neighbors, firefighters and police celebrate National Night Out.
It could have been just an ordinary Tuesday night — families eating quiet dinners in their homes, behind closed doors. But instead, last Tuesday, Aug. 7, residents of Centreville’s Sully Station II community joined together in four neighborhoods for outdoor block parties.
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‘Born to Be an Educator’
Franklin band director retires after 28 years.
Lawrence Walker was at Franklin Middle when it opened in 1984. But now, after 30 years with Fairfax County Public Schools — 28 of them at Franklin — the school’s band director has retired.
Pakistan Festival at Bull Run Park
The Pakistani-American community will celebrate the 65th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence at the Pakistan Festival on Aug. 26 at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville.
Editorial: Starting School Prepared
First day of school is Sept. 4; local nonprofits provide school supplies and weekend food.
With school beginning in a few weeks, area charitable organizations have been collecting contributions of new backpacks, calculators, other school supplies, money and gift cards and winter coats to help the tens of thousands of truly needy Northern Virginia students.
Classified Advertising Aug. 15, 2012
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Making Beautiful Music
Students participate in Franklin’s Band and Orchestra Camp.
Take 710 students, 35 teachers and musical instruments of every size and shape and you get Franklin Middle School’s Band and Orchestra Camp.
Wednesday, August 15
Column: A Pill a Day…
Hopefully will keep the cancer at bay. (I’d say “away,” but let’s be realistic, three and a half years past a NSCLC diagnosis, there is no way, generally speaking, that stage IV lung cancer disappears into the ether; it’s classified as stage IV for a reason.
Monday, August 13
Letter: No Enemies on TJ Admissions Front
To the Editor:
FCPS is not being honest, straightforward or holding itself accountable for the fact that too few of these disadvantaged kids are achieving as well as others relative to their populations and too few are fostered appropriately so they can be identified for and take advantage of advanced curricula, including advanced academic programs (AAP) and thence TJ and high school honors, AP and IB programs. The leaders in this system have had years to figure out how to make serious improvements, but they have hidden and spun or not even bothered to gather data and have excluded individuals and groups that could be partners in resolving this situation. Thus, we have a segregated system, as the data show.
Thursday, August 9
Learning History Firsthand
Veterans tell Rocky Run students about WWII.
Each year, WWII comes alive for seventh-graders at Rocky Run Middle School. That’s because, besides what they learn about it from their textbooks, they get to hear firsthand from those who lived through it.
Realizing a Dream
Garrett begins job of deputy fire chief.
Since he was a boy, William Garrett knew he’d grow up to be a firefighter. Although he and his family have lived in Centreville six-and-a-half years, he was born and raised in Alexandria’s Gum Springs community — and that’s where the spark was ignited.
Chantilly Pain Clinic Owner Is Convicted
Oxycodone distribution, healthcare, tax fraud.
The owner and president of a pain clinic in Chantilly was convicted Friday, Aug. 3, in Federal Court of conspiring to distribute and actually distributing oxycodone, a controlled drug.
Something To Cheer About
All-star gym for competitive cheerleading opens in Chantilly.
Susan and Mark Culin and Jelaire Grillo have something to cheer about — literally. They’ve just opened Phase Cheer & Dance, an all-star gym in Chantilly where they’ll train competitive cheerleaders.
Letter: Appreciates Support
Dear Park PTA extension of thanks.
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Should Virginia Compensate for Dark Days of Eugenics?
Del. Patrick Hope (D-44) asks governor and General Assembly to form a task force.
The number of victims is unknown in Virginia’s system of forced sterilization, a dark chapter that stretched from the 1920s into the 1970s.
Wednesday, August 8
Column: Derive to Survive
Now that I can taste food again, or rather have food taste like normal again, my attitude is much improved.
Cindy’s Legacy Hosts Golf Clinic
Herndon Centennial holds fundraiser.
The Herndon Centennial Golf Course hosted a clinic to benefit Cindy’s Legacy, a local charity dedicated to supporting families of those diagnosed with cancer, which raised more than $1,000 Friday, Aug. 3.
Friday, August 3
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Thursday, August 2
Clifton Man Honored at Public Safety Awards Ceremony
Steve McMurrer, a Fairfax County public safety communicator, is the kind of employee other employees look up to. McMurrer is always helpful and voluntarily creates training materials for use throughout the center.
Kobyra Retires
After 16 years of serving St. Timothy School, as principal, assistant principal and as a teacher, Patricia Kobyra is retiring at the end of this school year.
Inspiring Excellence in History and Government
Charity’s scholarship awards go to three youths.
With a speech about the importance of history and knowledge of government, U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) presented the first annual National Heritage Scholarship at Oakton High School in May to kick-off the school’s annual award night The Scholarship awards $5,000 each to seniors at three Northern Virginia schools.
Cleveland, Campbell Are Honored
Feted as Frey’s Lord and Lady Fairfax.
Every year, each member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors selects two people from his or her district to honor as exceptional citizens.
Grill Causes Townhouse Fire in Fair Oaks
Fire officials say a fire Monday night at a Fair Oaks townhouse was accidental, but damage is estimated at more than $10,000.
Letter
Competitive World
To the Editor: Interesting opinion piece [“Separate and Unequal?” editorial, Centre View, July 26].
Nonprofit Thrift Store Fighting To Grow
Store donates various goods to the poor.
Pender ReGift Thrift, an extension of the Pender United Methodist Outreach Center, is trying to increase its presence after a soft opening earlier this year.
Classified Advertising (Aug. 1, 2012)
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Wednesday, August 1
Column: Choosing My Words, Respectively
It has been brought to my attention by some regular Kenny-column readers – who are friends, too, and whose opinions I value, that my most recent batch of “cancer columns” (as I call them) were not funny; in fact, they were more depressing and negative than anything, and not nearly as uplifting and hopeful as many of my previous columns have been.
Getting a Body Like an Olympian
Local fitness gurus offer gold medal advice for achieving a toned, muscular body.
Muscular legs, toned abs and buffed biceps are hard to miss in London this week, but is it possible for the average sports fan to achieve a body like an Olympian? Local fitness experts say "maybe."
Taking Care of One’s Teeth
American Dental Association says many Americans don’t know basic oral care.
Here’s a pop quiz: How often should a person replace their toothbrush? "Once a year," said Terrie Andrews of McLean.
Beating Bad Breath
Dental experts offer solutions for chronic halitosis.
When Amanda Welch’s boyfriend asked her to marry him last spring, she accepted his proposal on one condition: that he find a cure for his bad breath.
Editorial: Readers Respond on TJ Admissions
"Stop making smart 8th graders feel inferior because they are not admitted."
Readers responded to last week's editorial, which cited a civil rights complaint about the apparent lack of access to gifted and talented programs and admission to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.