Hearing All Sides Of the Election
Campaign representatives come to Chantilly High.
The presidential election came to Chantilly High last week when representatives of the Obama and Romney campaigns, plus the Libertarian and Virginia Constitution Party, spoke at the school.
Centre View Calendar: Oct. 31, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Centre View School Notes: Oct. 31, 2012
school notes
Letter: ‘Our Military Kids’
All you have to do is give me a call (703-999-5812) or drop an e-mail to: Santa@bobnelsonteam.com to let him know which child/family from the Christmas Gift Wish List (see www.bobnelsonteam.com) that you would like to adopt this Christmas.
Editorial: As Sandy Rolls In, Still Plan to Vote
Variety of choices in political landscape.
Hurricane Sandy means that the week preceding the election will not be what we were expecting. This editorial is being written Sunday night, Oct. 28, as forecasters predict five inches of rain and 65-mile-per-hour winds over the next two days.
A Motivation For Giving
I encourage businesses everywhere to take up a cause, to embrace a model for volunteerism that conforms to their particular service or product and thereby stand in support of a better Northern Virginia.
Centre View Bulletin Board: Oct. 31, 2012
Upcoming events
Brief: ‘Clash of the Cats’ To Collect Canned Food
Centreville and Oakton high school’s SGA programs are sponsoring “The First Annual Clash of the Cats Canned Food Drive.” The drive will take place on Nov. 2 along with the football game between the Centreville Wildcats and the Oakton Cougars.
‘Come to the Cabaret’
Centreville High presents hit Broadway musical.
Show times are Nov 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov 11 at 3 p.m., in the school theater.
Churchill Football Beats Wootton, Secures Playoff Spot
Bulldog seniors play final regular season home game.
The Churchill football team defeated Wootton, 24-14, on Oct. 26.
Edison’s Colson, Flack Win District Titles
Eagle boys’ win team championship.
The Edison cross country program produced two individual National District championships and one team title on Oct. 25.
West Potomac Boys’, Girls’ XC Advance to Regionals
Halladay, Genuario lead Wolverines with 7th-place finishes.
The West Potomac boys' and girls' cross country teams each finished in the top four at the Patriot District championships.
TC’s Girma, Brown Qualify for XC Regionals
Lake Braddock wins boys’, girls’ Patriot District XC titles.
The T.C. Williams boys' cross country team had two runners qualify for regionals.
After the Storm
Thousands of county residents without power as clean-up efforts continue.
Hurricane Sandy battered the region Monday night, Oct. 29, shutting down Fairfax County schools, governments, roads and voting precincts. The mammoth storm made landfall near Atlantic City around 8 p.m., according to the National Hurricane Center, with maximum sustained winds of about 80 miles per-hour.
Prime Time Business Expo
PrimeTime Business Expo, hosted by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 23, filled the Knights of Columbus Hall on Richmond Highway with businesses serving the area.
Marching Majors
The Mount Vernon Marching Majors dazzled spectators and judges at the 18th annual Spotsylvania Invitational Band Competition Oct. 6.
Bank Robbery in the Beacon Hill Area
Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Thursday, Oct. 24.
Mount Vernon Military Notes: Oct. 31, 2012
military notes
Letter: Amendment Was Bi-Partisan
I read with interest the opinion of state Sen. Linda T. "Toddy" Puller and state Del. Scott Surovell in last week's Gazette in opposition to the proposed Constitutional Amendment limiting the government's ability to impose eminent domain takings on private property owners and requiring compensation for lost profits and lost access.
Letter: Protect Property Rights
Vote for the constitutional amendment and protect your property rights.