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‘Storyline Is Absolutely Hilarious’

Chantilly High presents musical comedy, “Urinetown.”

The fight for the freedom to pee for free — that’s the basic premise behind Chantilly High’s upcoming musical comedy, “Urinetown.” It’ll be presented Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 17-20, at 7 p.m.

Centre View Roundups: Oct. 10, 2012

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Job Switch for Peter Noonan

Former Centreville High principal leads Fairfax City Schools.

Since coming to Fairfax County Public Schools in July 2001, Clifton resident Peter Noonan has been on an upward trajectory. He went from being an assistant principal to a principal to a school system assistant superintendent.


Centre View Calendar: Oct. 10, 2012

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Centre View School Notes: Oct. 10, 2012

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Letter: Yes, It Could Be Worse


In their letter entitled “Can it Get Worse” (CentreView, Oct. 4), Paul and Orene Blum ask a very simple question: “It just can’t get any worse than this … can it?” — referring to President Obama’s actions following the horrific attacks on the American embassy in Libya. My answer to that question is simple — Yes, if Mitt Romney is the next President of the United States it would get much worse.


Centre View Bulletin Board: Oct. 10, 2012

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Chilly But Fun Clifton Day

Clifton Day, last Sunday, Oct. 7, was cold and drizzly, but visitors still flocked to the town for the food, crafts and entertainment.

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Get Ready for Centreville Day

20th annual event features a parade, crafts, music, food and history.

It’s slated for Saturday, Oct. 20, and the good times begin with the Zombie Slouch 5K Run and Walk at 9 a.m., followed by the Centreville Day parade at 9:45 a.m.


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Biscuits, Gravy and Good Will

Chantilly High fetes businesses that help its special-ed students.

Some 30 local businesses support Chantilly High’s Special-Education Career Classes. So on Sept. 26, the school held a breakfast in its lecture hall to honor them, and the students and teachers joined in, too.

Centre View Military Notes: Oct. 10, 2012

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Young Designers on the Road

Two West Potomac High students start graphic design business.

When Wake Coulter and Adam Privette walked on the streets last summer, distributing flyers and business cards and telling strangers about their graphic design business, they saw confusion and hesitance on most people’s faces.


Springfield Fondling Attacks May Be Linked

Police release sketch of suspect.

Fairfax County police released a sketch this week of a suspect they say may be responsible for at least five fondling attacks in Springfield over the past month.

Mount Vernon School Notes: Oct. 10, 2012

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Company Named Healthiest Employer 2012

Van Metre Companies, parent company of Mount Vernon Athletic Club, has been awarded Healthiest Employer 2012 by the Washington Business Journal.


Finally, Movement On North Hill?

Housing agency seeks proposals for high-density residential development.

Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland said last week that the Fairfax Housing Department is expected shortly to issue a request for proposals from the housing development industry to build high density residences on part of North Hill, the largest area of vacant land along Route 1.

Letter: New Meaning to Trashing Competition


If you disagree with your neighbor's political views, don't express your disagreement by becoming a criminal. Instead, obtain your own signs and display them on your own property.

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St. Luke’s Pumpkin Patch Opens

Fundraiser supports programs, charities.

Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church on Ft. Hunt Road kicked off its fall Pumpkin Patch fundraiser — now in its 8th year — on Saturday, Oct. 6.


West Springfield Students Chalk4Peace

West Springfield children become "ChalkStars."

“I think peace means being happy and free. Everyone was drawing peace signs, so it was a peaceful event.” —Corbin Lathrop, 10

Mount Vernon Bulletin Board: Oct. 10, 2012

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