Mountain View Teacher Hoffman Is Honored
Mountain View High math teacher Anne Hoffman received the Educator of the Year award Saturday from the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce. She was honored during the opening ceremonies of the Oct. 20 Centreville Day celebration in Centreville’s Historic District. Mountain View Principal Dave Jagels presented her award; but first, he told those attending why Hoffman is so special and why the school chose her to receive this honor.
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CV110712-100 Ice Palace Fair Oaks Enchanted Ice Palace Holiday Tradition Thursday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Dec. 24 Open during all Fair Oaks regular and holiday hours Fair Oaks Grand Court, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, Virginia 22033 Fair Oaks' Ice Palace holiday tradition features a 30-foot ice dome with falling snow, interactive multi-sensory elements, larger-than-life snow globes, Ice Throne and light show beneath twinkling icicles descending from Fair Oaks' 65-foot Grand Court atrium. New this year will be showcases of the beloved prehistoric herd from the family film Ice Age: Continental Drift. The 1,200 square foot Ice Palace will culminate with a visit to Santa and a special complimentary Ice Age gift. Fair Oaks will also celebrate the eight days of Hanukkah with a unique display adjacent to the Ice Palace featuring the history and significance of the dreidel (sevivonim). Free and open to the public. Visit www.ShopFairOaksMall.com or call 703-279-2708.
Helicopter Unit Helps Save Two Children
Thanks to a series of coordinated efforts among helicopter, K-9, and the Project Lifesaver program, an 8-year-old boy was rescued and delivered home safely. Police were alerted to a missing juvenile on Saturday, Oct. 13. The little boy, who is autistic, left his Clifton area home on his scooter around 2 p.m. Family and officers searched the home and neighborhood but did not find the missing boy. Fortunately, this family had registered their son with the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver Program. He wears an electronic bracelet at all times that helps officers locate him in the event of an emergency. With the assistance of the FCPD helicopter, a K-9 team, Fairfax County Sheriff’s deputies and ground patrol officers, a faint transmitter signal was heard that led searchers to a heavily wooded area near Otter Run Court.
Man Charged: Drugs, Weapons Crimes
A Centreville man was among more than 100 people arrested recently as part of a nearly year-long operation by three law-enforcement agencies. He is Kevin Young of Bull Run Post Office Road in Centreville. He was charged with two counts of drug distribution and one count of possessing a firearm while in possession of schedule I or II narcotics. He was arrested Aug. 19, but police didn’t release that information until last week, when they released details of the operation. Participating were officers and detectives with the Fairfax County and Prince William County police departments, plus the Virginia State Police.
Centreville’s First Zombie Slouch
The first annual Zombie Slouch 5K Run and Walk was held Saturday, Oct. 20, in Centreville. Proceeds benefited the D
Shelter House Holds Annual Sleep Out
More than 40 people spend night outdoors to support homeless.
As she prepared to go to sleep in the front seat of her pickup truck, Jewell Mikula thought about what had led her here, to a night sleeping in her car on a cold October evening.
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Getting That Linen Closet Organized
Changing seasons offer opportunities to sort sheets and towels.
The thought of sorting through piles of pillowcases and hand towels is enough to send some into hibernation until next spring, but fear not. Local organizing experts are here to help.
“Hey Beez; Beez, It’s Me”
It was my father all right – in a dream. Standing five feet away, approximately, in a well-lit, local convenience store with which I am extremely familiar. This was no case of mistaken identity. Besides, he was wearing those blue, terrycloth shorts of his that my mother always hated. So yes, I called out to him, surprised as I was to see him, locally as it were.
Westfield’s Walking To Help Homeless
Westfield High is holding a Help the Homeless Walk as part of its Homecoming Parade, this Friday, Oct. 19, at 4:15 p.m., and is inviting all its feeder schools in the Westfield Pyramid to join in.
Westfield High Holding Annual Haunted House
Westfield High theatre students will hold their annual Haunted House on Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 22-23, from 6-8 p.m., in the school theater.
Centre View Roundups: Oct. 17, 2012
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Ready To Scare
Frights abound along Clifton Haunted Trail.
Screams pierce the night in the middle of a dark and spooky forest, while scary creatures frighten all those brave enough to enter. “It’s only 8 acres — what could possibly happen to you?” That’s the slogan of the Clifton Haunted Trail, and the bloody mayhem is once again ready to be unleashed.
19th Annual Goblin Gallop Is Oct. 28
Benefits families of children with cancer.
As Halloween draws near, it’s time for autumn leaves, pumpkins and the Goblin Gallop. And this year’s 19th annual event is Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center.
Visiting the Local Fire Station
As part of national Fire Prevention Week, Fair Oaks Fire Station 21 held an open house Saturday, Oct. 13.
Centre View Calendar: Oct. 17, 2012
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Letter: Hobbs Named Citizen of Year
It is with great pleasure that the Centreville Day Planning Committee announces that the recipient of the Centreville Day Citizen of the Year Award is Bonnie Hobbs in recognition of her service to the Centreville community in her role as a reporter for the Centre View newspaper.
Letter: Closure for Lanigan Family
What I am asking for from my friends and supporters is anything of value that we could add to the list for the Silent Auction.
Best Buddies Fundraiser Is Big Success
Chantilly’s Eric Latcheran and Centreville’s Kevin Whalen are both participating Oct. 20 in the annual Best Buddies Challenge in Washington, D.C. Event proceeds directly benefit local schools — including Centreville, Chantilly and Westfield high schools — containing Best Buddies chapters.
Taking a Stand To Save Lives
Rocky Run holds Bullying Awareness Day
It’s important to learn academics in school, but caring, compassion and understanding also have a place. And last Friday, Oct. 12, schools throughout the Chantilly High Pyramid hosted their first Bullying Awareness Day.