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Bob Alden Honored

Friends of the McLean Community Center Host ‘A Roast and Toast’ to community leader Bob Alden.

On Monday, July 30, the Friends of the McLean Community Center (MCC) honored long-time community organizer Robert Ames “Bob” Alden with “A Roast and Toast to Bob Alden” in The Alden theatre that was named after him.

Cindy’s Legacy Hosts Golf Clinic

Herndon Centennial holds fundraiser.

The Herndon Centennial Golf Course hosted a clinic to benefit Cindy’s Legacy, a local charity dedicated to supporting families of those diagnosed with cancer, which raised more than $1,000 Friday, Aug. 3.

Clifton Man Honored at Public Safety Awards Ceremony

Steve McMurrer, a Fairfax County public safety communicator, is the kind of employee other employees look up to. McMurrer is always helpful and voluntarily creates training materials for use throughout the center.

Kobyra Retires

After 16 years of serving St. Timothy School, as principal, assistant principal and as a teacher, Patricia Kobyra is retiring at the end of this school year.

Inspiring Excellence in History and Government

Charity’s scholarship awards go to three youths.

With a speech about the importance of history and knowledge of government, U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) presented the first annual National Heritage Scholarship at Oakton High School in May to kick-off the school’s annual award night The Scholarship awards $5,000 each to seniors at three Northern Virginia schools.

Barber and Felt Engaged

Nicole Marie Barber, daughter of Dave and Joann Barber of Eden Prairie, Minn. and Justin Ennis Felt, son of Jack and Judy Felt of Alexandria, would like to announce their engagement and August wedding.

Cleveland, Campbell Are Honored

Feted as Frey’s Lord and Lady Fairfax.

Every year, each member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors selects two people from his or her district to honor as exceptional citizens.

Coming to the Rescue

Residents feted for saving woman from burning home.

When a wheelchair-bound woman was rescued recently from her burning Centreville townhouse, an off-duty firefighter and a bevy of civilians came to her rescue. For their bravery, they were honored by the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department with lifesaving awards.

Check One Off The Bucket List

Local woman to compete in Ironman World Championship.

Fair Lakes resident BethAnn Telford has participated in two Ironman competitions in Lake Placid, N.Y., and in several half-Ironman events.

Hyland Praises John Byers’ Depth of Community Service

In Remembrance

It is with extreme sadness that I must share with you that my good friend and former Planning Commissioner John Byers passed away Sunday [July 29] at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. John's love for Mount Vernon was only surpassed by his love for his wife Peggy and his three children Susan, Leslie and Dan.

Obituary: Harry Clay Hoffman III Lt. Col. U.S. Army (retired)

Harry Clay Hoffman III, 81, died peacefully of natural causes in Richmond on July 26, 2012.

Mount Vernon School Notes 8/2/12

Mount Vernon School Notes

Memories in Watercolor

Burke resident finds passion in painting.

Kenneth "Bud" Aldrich painted his first watercolor 74 years ago when he was 15 years old.

On the Way To Improving U.S. 1 North of Fort Belvoir

The other day, I came across and article about the widening of Route 1 in Woodbridge. Between that and the coming federally-funded widening through Fort Belvoir, I often get queries from constituents who want to know why Route 1 is being improved there, but not between Woodlawn and the Beltway. There are two reasons — planning and money.

Neighborhoods

Seminary Valley

It may be the dog days of summer, but there is a lot of neighborhood action and news to take in before we head into fall.

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