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A Sanctuary for Cigar-Lovers

Solving world problems at Burke Cigar Shop.

“This is a place where everybody knows your name, or nickname, where we solve the world’s problem.” —Tim Jeter, a retired Fairfax County firefighter

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Long Lines Revisited

Bulova calls for bi-partisan group to address the issue, improve election process.

“I plan to present this issue to the Board of Supervisors at our next meeting and suggest the formation of a bi-partisan commission to identify ways to reduce lines, decrease wait times and streamline our election process.” —Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D-at-large)

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Holiday Shopping Trend

Show support for local businesses.

Get ready to toss out the candy corn and grab the candy canes. Black Friday—the hottest holiday shopping day of the year—is right around the corner. What’s one of the biggest trends this year? Shopping locally. Below is a list of local “mom and pop” niche stores that make vital contributions to the local economy, generate jobs and offer unique products and stellar personal service. Unlike many big national chains, they know their products, and are able to accommodate special requests. When you call, you are more likely to get a real, live person to help you. Who could ask for a better holiday gift?

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‘Thank You for Risking Your Lives’

Colin Powell Elementary honors veterans.

America officially celebrated Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 12, and so did the students, teachers and staff of Colin Powell Elementary. They invited local veterans to the school, plus fire and police personnel, for their eighth annual Veterans Day Celebration.

It’s Time for Turkey Trot

Raises money for Life with Cancer.

Each year around this time, many people’s thoughts turn to turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie — and the Virginia Run Turkey Trot. This year’s 24th annual 5K run and 2K walk will be held Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, at 8 a.m. at the Virginia Run Community Center in Centreville.

Centre View Roundups: Nov. 14, 2012

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ONC Questions and Answers

ONC’s Founder and Executive Director, Kelly Lavin, has put together a list of answers to some frequently asked questions:

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Gearing Up for Holidays

Our Neighbor’s Child needs community’s help.

Now in its 21st year, the all-volunteer, nonprofit group has already started on its massive mission of providing holiday happiness for people in need in Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton, Fair Oaks and Fair Lakes.

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Looking Back and Going Forward

CIF celebrates achievements, past director and future goals.

The Oct. 23 annual meeting of the Centreville Immigration Forum (CIF) came full circle. Members honored the past year’s accomplishments and the former director of its labor resource center, heard a budget update, installed four board of directors members and planned for the future.

Help Available at CLRC

Workers at the Centreville Labor Resource Center are ready to help residents clean up damage and debris from rain, wind or any other weather event.

Drug-Dealing Conspiracy Yields Prison Sentences

Pain clinic’s Boccone given 15 years; Brown gets five.

Before Paul Boccone was sentenced last week to 15 years in prison for crimes including distributing narcotics out of the Chantilly Pain Clinic, his attorney John Iweanoge tried rewriting history.

Chantilly Pain Clinic: The Case’s Background

Oxycodone distribution, healthcare, tax fraud.

On Aug. 3, the owner and president of a pain clinic in Chantilly was convicted in Federal Court of conspiring to distribute and actually distributing oxycodone, a controlled drug.

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New Officers Lead Kiwanis Club


The Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club celebrated the beginning of its 60th year of community service on Oct. 17 with an induction of new officers and board of directors by the Division Lt.-Governor John Crawford.

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Celebrating Veterans Day

Fort Hunt Elementary School celebrated Veterans Day

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Development Grows Around Huntington Metro Station

Market price apartments in demand.

Insight Property Group will begin construction next month on 240 luxury style apartments that is part of the exploding development near the Huntington Metro Station south of Alexandria.