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Alexandria Compounding Pharmacy in New Location

Alexandria Compounding Pharmacy, meeting prescription and health care needs of the community for more than 50 years, opened at its new location at 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 120, Alexandria, in May. “We are so excited to be in our new location with so many wonderful people,” said Farzana Kennedy, owner of Alexandria Compounding Pharmacy. “Our new facility has the state of the art Clean (Sterile) Rooms so that we can help our doctors, veterinarians and patients with our customized medications.” Alexandria Compounding Pharmacy is a personal and professional pharmacy focused on the improvement of patient care through the art and science of compounding. The pharmacy produces a variety of medications for both human and veterinary clients. The business provides delivery services to the Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. metro area.

Gentry, Waters Engaged

James and Tamara Bailey of Clifton and Wayne Gentry of Chesapeake, Va., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Paige Gentry, to Kevin Joseph Waters.

Brief: Apply to Police Citizens Academy

The 10-week Alexandria Police Citizens Academy provides an opportunity for residents to learn about various aspects of the Police Department, such as administrative philosophy, internal policies and the guiding principles of law and ethical conduct governing the delivery of police services. Classes are a combination of lecture and interactive activities. Class topics will include patrol operations, gangs, crime prevention, crime scene investigations, criminal investigations and the Special Operations Team.

Long Wed Couples Vow ‘I’d Do It Again’

Four married couples, all residents of The Fountains at Washington House, 5100 Fillmore Ave., recently renewed their marriage vows in a ceremony at the community’s chapel. Friends, families, and neighbors all looked on July 10 as the couples said “I’d do it all over again.”

Natalie Barrow

Attending Naval Academy Seminar

Natalia Barrow, student at Bishop Ireton High School was one of 2,550 rising seniors invited to Naval Academy Summer Seminar program this year.

Alexandria Military Notes

Navy Ensign Jeffrey C. Christopher graduated from the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned to his current rank.

Noted in Congressional Record

Saluting city’s African American History Makers.

On July 10, U.S. Rep. James P. Moran congratulated the 64 African American History Makers at the dedication of the “Charles Houston Mural and Hall of Fame” in Alexandria Virginia on June 22.

Bishop Ireton Appoints Crooker

Stephen Crooker has been appointed to the newly created position of director of instruction at Bishop Ireton High School.

Centreville Military Notes

The 10th District’s Class of 2017 appointments to the nation’s service academies, as well as those selected for academy prep schools

New Book Chronicles African-American History in Alexandria

Story is told through narrative of 63 biographical sketches.

Alexandria currently has its first black mayor, its first black city manager, its first black city attorney, its first black Circuit Court judge and its first black police chief — not to mention the first black president in the White House. But the strains of race relations continue to haunt the city.

Fairfax Man Charged With Molesting Child

A Fairfax man who worked as a local swimming coach and instructor has been arrested and charged with molesting a 7-year-old girl. He is Eduardo Requejo, 23, of Warwick Avenue. Fairfax County police say the alleged crimes did not happen at his worksite; the child is an acquaintance and was not one of his students.

A Two-time International Winner

McLean native and TJ student Joe Broom is first to win International Euphonium Institute Festival twice.

For his 16th birthday, McLean native and rising junior at TJHSST Joe Broom specifically asked his parents not to get him a car. This was because he had something better in mind: a new euphonium.

Claude Moore Colonial Farm Turns 40

Longtime friends, volunteers celebrate 40 years of colonial-style farming.

Claude Moore Colonial Farm opened its doors on July 26, 1973, with the idea to show what life was like 200 years ago. Forty years later, it still provides a glimpse of daily life for farmers in 1771. The farm welcomed friends and longtime volunteers to celebrate the last 40 years and look to the next 40 years Thursday, July 11.

Kayaker Drowns at Great Falls

Potomac River gorge claims third victim in one month.

Shannon Christy, 23 of Greenville, S.C., died Thursday, July 11, kayaking the chutes of the Potomac River at Great Falls. Christy "disappeared while going down the falls and was pinned underneath the water for a period of time," according to Montgomery County Police Reports. Police were called at 4:17 p.m.

Crime: NBA Memorabilia Stolen in June

Two days after the Miami Heat stole the NBA Championship from the San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan and the Spurs were robbed again. On June 22, "unique sports memorabilia" was stolen from a residence on Holly Leaf Lane, according to Montgomery County Police.

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