Chantilly Home Sales: August, 2013
In August 2013, 27 homes sold between $790,000-$63,750 in the Chantilly area.
Chantilly Home Sales: August, 2013
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: August, 2013
In August 2013, 87 homes sold between $1,425,000-$175,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: August, 2013
Burke Home Sales: August, 2013
In August 2013, 75 Burke homes sold between $945,000-$129,000.
Burke Home Sales: August, 2013
Arlington Home Sales: August, 2013
In August 2013, 295 Arlington homes sold between $3,008,000-$125,000.
Arlington Home Sales: August, 2013
Alexandria Home Sales: August, 2013
In August 2013, 215 Alexandria homes sold between $2,006,250-$96,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: August, 2013
Editorial: Addressing Virginia’s Economy
Ending gridlock in Congress and supporting health care reform would be huge steps in supporting economic recovery in Virginia.
The strength of Virginia’s economy, especially Northern Virginia’s economy, comes significantly from federal spending. So while the governor and other elected officials claim that Virginia’s success is because Virginia is a low-tax state with fewer regulations, it’s worth considering that the sequester and continuing gridlock in Congress threaten Virginia’s most important resource, federal spending.
Navy Yard Shootings Hit Close to Home
Four Fairfax County victims killed in Washington Navy Yard rampage.
“Marty was a kind and caring man. He had such a sweet spirit and was in every way a man that lived his life to honor Christ.” —Pastor Steve Holley of Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield
Springfield Area Roundups
Key Center is introducing two new classes during the 2013-14 school year to help students expand knowledge of their surroundings. Passport to Adventure will offer students the opportunity to become educated travelers. In an effort to learn about different countries, students will research specific travel destinations, including history, culture, famous people and events, and current events in each country. Classes will learn about famous and historical landmarks and experience aspects of each country’s music, food, and art. Also new is My Class, a course designed to strengthen students’ social skills while enhancing peer relations; encouraging self-management; and increasing academic, compliance, and assertion skills.
Lee High Graduate Helps Make Coast Guard Rescue
Former Springfield resident Lt. Brian Ward piloted a helicopter as part of a “textbook” response.
On Friday afternoon, Sept. 6, a garbled mayday call from a commercial fishing vessel roughly 40 miles off Cape Mendocino, Calif., meant Coast Guard Lt. Brian Ward would get a rare chance at a major rescue. The excitement for his four-man helicopter team was palpable. These cases only come along about once a month. But with extensive training on his side, Ward, a 2000 Robert E. Lee High School graduate, kept a cool head and executed a textbook, successful rescue mission as aircraft commander.
Car Show at Edison High
Junior class holds fundraiser with games, booths, bagpiper.
Edison High School’s junior class held a car show and community sale last Saturday, Sept. 14, as a fundraiser. The event brought out the community for games, booth vendors selling books and jewelry, inflatables and even a bagpiper.
Miller Resigns from Churchill
Boys’ basketball coach led Bulldogs to first region final appearance in 33 years.
Miller will be an assistant coach at Shepherd University.
Local Business Leaders Spotlight Opportunities for UK Companies
Fairfax County EDA organizes Sept. 26 seminar in London.
Fairfax County’s Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) officials announced Tuesday, Sept. 17, that local executives will speak at a London seminar to spotlight opportunities for British companies interested in homeland security business opportunities in the United States.
Westfield Field Hockey Beats Fairfax
Johnson, Winesett score goals for Bulldogs.
Westfield field hockey improves to 6-2.
Robberies in Area May Be Linked; Suspects Sought
Police are investigating a series of robberies that have taken place over recent weeks. The most recent robbery took place on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at around 1 p.m. Two men entered the convenience store at 6550 Edsall Road, approached the clerk with items as if to pay, assaulted the cashier, took money and fled.
North Springfield Volunteers, Dignitaries at Tree Planting
Vivian Watts, Sharon Bulova, and John Cook & BSA T-990. Also attending are VDOT representatives at the tree and shrub planting along the Beltway Wall on Leesville Blvd. and Joplin Street in north Springfield. Norma Heck, president of NSCA, is on Sharon Bulova's left, and in front of John Cook. Vivian Watts is to the right of Sharon Bulova.
Robinson Volleyball Sweeps Lake Braddock
Balanced Rams share offensive load.
Three Rams finished with at least nine kills.
Obituary: Arthur Woodrow Beveridge, 70, Springfield Musician, Dies
Art Beveridge, a popular musician from Springfield, died Aug. 7, at the age of 70. He died at Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, where three weeks earlier doctors had performed a 6X bypass operation in a heroic effort to revive his failing heart. His wife, son, brother and several close friends were present when he passed.
Letter: Alarming Case
On Thursday, Aug. 29, Fairfax County Police in Springfield responded to a domestic call in which the caller said her boyfriend had thrown out her clothing and that the boyfriend has a gun. If that is the extent of her call, the response of a single police unit would be hard to justify. But according to news reporting, a helicopter and the SWAT team were also on site!
Area Roundups
The Fairfax County Office of Elections needs approximately 2,200 election officers—particularly bilingual ones—for the Nov. 5 general election, and it’s seeking the public’s help. Election officers must be registered voters in Virginia and must complete required training and forms. Applicants may choose to accept the $175 payment for a full day’s work or volunteer their time.
Lorton Scout Receives National Recognition
The Boy Scouts of America presented the National Certificate of Merit to Lorton resident James "Ike" Hughes, 9. Ike, who attends Halley Elementary school as a fourth grader, was instrumental in saving his father’s life this past summer. He quickly recognized what turned out to be early symptoms of a heart attack, and was able to use his Cub Scout training gained over the three previous years of scouting. Ike remained calm, assessed the situation and got help. The presentation was given at the monthly Pack 2000 meeting held at Halley Elementary school on Sept. 5, by Jim Stewart, Boy Scouts district commissioner for the Old Dominion District. Accompanying the presentation was the area's Unit Commissioner Byron Ing.