At the Libraries
Thursday/April 5 Small Wonders. 11 a.m. Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville. Stories and activities. Age 13-23 months with adult. 703-830-2223.
Westfield’s Dezelick Receives National Honorable Mention
When it comes to talent, those who’ve seen Westfield High senior Colby Dezelick perform — first as a dancer with Encore Theatrical Arts Project in Chantilly and then as an actor on the Westfield stage — know he’s got what it takes to succeed. And now it’s official.
County Aims to Prevent Substance Use and Abuse
Alcohol use down, painkiller and inhalant use on the rise.
Twenty-one questions in the 2010 Fairfax County Youth Survey dealt with substance abuse. The survey asked about lifetime use of alcohol, marijuana and cigarettes, as well as use in the past month of 13 different substances.
Operation Enduring Collaboration
From March 19-21, the Fairfax County government held a three-day emergency exercise called Operation: Enduring Collaboration during which county agencies and partners worked through worst-case scenarios relating to a major tornado outbreak in Fairfax County.
Fair Lakes Girl Honored at Ball
She’s a leukemia survivor.
Skyler Hundley, a 9-and-a-half-year-old fourth-grader at Poplar Tree Elementary, lives with her parents, John and Stacey, twin sister Jordan and little brother Christian, 5, in Fair Lakes. An active girl, she likes riding her bike and scooter, jumping on a trampoline and playing CYA soccer.
At Jazz Festival
Under the direction of Robert Zazzara, the Stone Middle School Jazz Ensemble participated in the 32nd Annual Chantilly Invitational Jazz Festival on March 16. They received a “Superior” rating for their performance and received a second place trophy out of five middle school performing groups. First row, from left: Michael Baylock, Donovan Davis, Mikenna Moore, Casey Comer, Britain Bangerter, John Dickenson, Christian Nunley; second row: William Dzubak, Christopher Hoffman, Sarah Shim, Catherine Corradino, Sydney Park, Garrett Anderson, Nicole Ruckert, Austin Porter, Sean Luffy; third row: Alex Jorgensen, Thomas Lattomus, Lauren Mannikko, Cole Sorrells, Chloe Hicks, John Nguyen, Samuel Kim and Kathryn Mozell. Absent: Connor Charters.
Celebrating 100th Birthday of Girl Scouting
The Girl Scouts of Service Unit 56-3, which includes girls from local Centreville, Chantilly and Fairfax elementary and middle schools, enjoyed cupcakes and ice cream and a night of songs on March 15 that Greenbriar West Elementary School. Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes were led in song by ladies from the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital “Sing-A-Long” service. Approximately 100 girls and their leaders/parents attended the 1.5 hour event which ended with each participant receiving a balloon and a goodie bag with, among other items, a special 100th anniversary patch for their uniforms.
Fairfax Assists in Murder Investigation
On July 14, 1996, Thelma Scroggins was found dead in her home on Batna Road in Lignum (Culpeper County), Virginia. Scroggins was shot multiple times and died as a result of her injuries. Raymond Morrogh, the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney, has been appointed as a special prosecutor in the case. The Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office along with the assistance of the Fairfax County Police Department is currently investigating the death of Scroggins.
Clifton Man Also To Be Honored
Two battles with lymphoma.
David Timko became the executive director of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Washington, D.C., chapter in 1987 and, the following year, helped create the fund-raising Leukemia Ball. Little did he know then that he’d someday be one of the event’s patient heroes.
Centre View Crime Report March 23
Activities reported by the Sully police department through March 23.
Centre View Roundups March 28
Chantilly Crash Victim Identified Fairfax County police have identified the victim of a one-car crash, March 20 in Chantilly, as Robert Bittner, 56, of Ashburn. The incident occurred on the Fairfax County Parkway near Franklin Farm Road. Shortly before 1 p.m., he was driving a 1999 Toyota Camry south on the parkway when his vehicle left the roadway just past Franklin Farm Road and struck the sound wall.
Budget, Budget, Toil and Trouble
Fairfax County funding is less than desired.
To the average person, $6.7 billion seems like lots of money. But for Fairfax County — home to more than 1 million people — it’s still not enough to fund everything its residents want. But county representatives say they’re doing the best they can in a difficult economy.
Anyone for Bike Riding?
Fairfax County’s creating a Bicycle Transportation Plan.
Besides being fun and good exercise, bicycle riding can also help improve transportation in Fairfax County. So the county’s Department of Transportation (DOT) is holding a series of meetings to further develop a countywide Bicycle Transportation Plan.
County Feeding Deer to Control Ticks
As part of a new research study looking at a new method of controlling tick infestations, the Fairfax County Wildlife Biologist’s Office has deployed deer feeding stations in 20 locations across the county.
To Soldiers from Chantilly with Love
Chantilly High National Honor Society students spearheaded a communitywide drive to collect snacks and toiletries to send to U.S. soldiers overseas.