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.
Centre View Bulletin Board 8/1/12
Centre View Bulletin Board
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.
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.
1,550 Backpacks Are Needed
WFCM asks community to help local students.
It’s summertime outside, but Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) is already focused on September. It’s collecting backpacks for students attending 23 elementary, middle and high schools in Centreville, Chantilly and Clifton.
At Long Last, A Traffic Solution
Braddock/Pleasant Valley intersection to be improved.
For years, Fairfax County has wanted to do something to alleviate the traffic tangle that ties up motorists during both the morning and evening rush hours at the intersection of Braddock and Pleasant Valley roads in Centreville.
‘Better Be Ready’
Animal Control in action in Fairfax County.
When the call came from dispatch late in the Tuesday July 17 shift, Animal Control Officer Kim England turned her truck towards Centreville, to respond to a suspected “hot” or rabid skunk.
Herndon Hosts Summer Production
‘Oliver!’ features students from several local schools.
The Herndon High School Theatre Boosters will present “Oliver!” starting July 27, a summer show that will feature students from Herndon, South Lakes, Chantilly and Westfield high schools.