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Springfield Youth Earns Eagle Scout Rank

Gerry Souser, 17, recognized at Immanuel Bible Church ceremony for earning 134 merit badges.

“Because of all of these and so many more adventures and experiences, I feel that I am having the best scouting experience that anyone could ever imagine or ask for, and Merit Badges were just a part of it…”

Military Notes January 16

Military Notes for January

Looking Back on a Satisfying Career

Richard Bowles always knew he’d someday be a doctor. “My dad was a doctor and I used to ride on calls with him,” he said. “I think he had a big influence on me. I was around medicine all my life and I looked up to him, so there was never any question about what I wanted to do.”

Championing Lynhaven, Education and Voter Registration

Rosa Byrd: Protecting her neighborhood, improving her city.

Rosa Byrd and her husband Jack have lived in Alexandria for more than 50 years and for much of that time she has been a community leader and champion for causes to make her Lynhaven neighborhood a safe place to live.

Obituary: Willard F. Townsend

Lt. Col. Willard F. Townsend (USAF-Ret.), age 79, of Pike Road, Ala. died on July 31, 2012.

Obituary: Muriel S. Rector

Muriel S. Rector, 90, formerly of Alexandria, died on Dec. 19, 2012, in Kilmarnock, Va.

Obituary: Edward Arthur Daggit

Lt. Col. Edward Arthur Daggit Ph.D., USA Ret., age 80, of Harrisonburg, Va., died on Friday Jan. 11, 2013.

Week in Reston

Body found on a Reston path identified and History of Reston program continues

Obituary: Hilary Carr

Hilary Carr, 62, of Alexandria, died on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013.

Obituary: Helen D. Anderson

Helen D. Anderson died Jan. 9, 2013.

Springfield Neighbors Recall Truman Inauguration in 1949

As Washington prepares for Presidential Inauguration, Jim Upp, Scott Shipe, and Gray Parks recount their experiences of 64 years ago.

The inauguration of President Truman in 1949 produced many firsts—first to be nationally televised, first to be openly integrated, first to debut the current presidential seal.

Best of Reston Named

Individuals, organizations, businesses recognized at annual awards announcement.

The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and Reston Interfaith named their 2013 Best of Reston award winners Thursday, Jan. 10. The annual awards recognize individuals, organizations and companies that represent the community’s founding ideals.

Teacher Reads from Her First Book of Poems

McCabe hopes for new manuscript to become second book.

Yorktown High School English and creative writing teacher Melanie McCabe read a selection of poems from her first book, “History of the Body,” at Westover Branch Library on Monday, Jan. 7.

Town Launches Customer Service Initiative

Town services to be more customer friendly, new feedback methods created.

The Town of Herndon announces a new customer service initiative Monday, Jan. 14, called “Count ON Us.” Named to connect with the town’s new branding strategy, the initiative will focus on increasing customer satisfaction with the town’s services.

Wolftrap Elementary to Honor Former Teacher Candace Leyton

Wolftrap Elementary School will hold a dedication ceremony for the new Candace Leyton Innovation Learning Lab on Monday, Feb. 4, at noon. The addition to the front of the school is named after the late Candace Leyton, who taught at the school for 23 years.

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