Chantilly’s McGorty Records Nation’s Top Prep 5K Time
Chantilly's Sean McGorty wins at Great American Cross Country Festival.
Centre View Calendar: Oct. 5, 2012
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New Man at Centreville High School’s Helm
Martin Grimm begins first year as principal.
Martin Grimm, Centreville High’s new principal, has spent most of his life coaching, teaching and leading children. So it’s understandable how he ended up in education.
Community Comes Through for School’s Food Drive
On Fridays, these children could go to Centreville’s food-storage area and people would fill their backpacks with weekend snacks.
Officers of Quarter Honored at Sully
Police work reduced crime in Chantilly Lace community.
Two police officers who worked together to reduce drug dealing and other criminal activity in a Chantilly community were honored recently as the Sully District Station’s Officers of the Quarter. They are PFC Adam Jantosciak and MPO Garrett Polowy.
Centreville Labor Center Seeking New Director
Shani Moser leaves for job teaching Spanish.
For the past year, Shani Moser has been using her Spanish-language expertise in her position as director of the Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC). Since the majority of the day laborers there are Hispanic, her fluency proved an invaluable asset.
Building Tomorrow’s Cyber Defenders
Students participate in Cybersecurity camp at Chantilly.
“Northrop Grumman is the largest cybersecurity provider to the federal government,” said corporate spokeswoman Marynoele Benson. And the company sent instructors to Chantilly to develop the camp’s curriculum, teach the classes and run the challenges.
Remembering Grace
Fairfax family honors sister’s fighting spirit by forming “Team Grace.”
Call it charm or charisma, some people just naturally light up a room when they walk into it. Grace Ann LeGros of Centreville was one of those people.
Letter: Can It Get Worse?
All Americans should be ashamed of the current White House occupant and his administration and furious with the enabling press ... where are “Woodward and Bernstein” when you need them?
Chantilly Staff Exhibit their Art
During September, Chantilly High teachers and staff exhibited their own creations in the school’s art gallery.
Raising Funds for Best Buddies
Eric Latcheran and Kevin Whalen are teaming up again for Best Buddies. Both are participating this month in the annual Best Buddies Challenge in Washington, D.C. But before they can do so, they have to raise money to donate to the cause. Toward that end, they’re holding a Bartenders Night fundraiser, Thursday, Oct. 11, from 5-8 p.m., at Glory Days Grill.
County Gets Election Ready
Fairfax County prepares voters for new election measures.
"The good news in Fairfax County is that almost everyone who is eligible is registered to vote," said Cameron Quinn, Fairfax County’s chief election official. "Our problem in Fairfax County is not voter apathy, and it’s not getting people to register. What we don't have is every registered voter registered at their correct address."
Centre View Calendar: Sept. 28, 2012
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Demand for Help Grows Each Year
WFCM celebrates 25th anniversary.
In 1987, a dozen churches in Centreville, Chantilly and Fair Oaks were inundated with people walking in and asking for food and money. Eventually, the pastors discussed it among themselves and devised a plan.
Centre View Roundups: Sept. 28, 2012
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