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People Notes
People Notes
Fundraiser Yields $2,500
Event benefits Police Unity Tour
From May 10-12, Centreville’s Kevin Whalen will bicycle 230 miles in the Police Unity Tour (PUT) Virginia ride. It raises money and awareness for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial fund and the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., honoring and remembering officers who’ve died in the line of duty.
PUT Riders Return Home
The annual Police Unity Tour bike ride was May 10-12, from Richmond to Charlottesville, Warrenton and Centreville and on to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. It raised money and awareness for the Memorial fund and National Law Enforcement Museum honoring federal, state and local law enforcement officers who’ve died in the line of duty.
Clifton to Host Painting Festival
The Art Guild of Clifton is hosting The First Annual Clifton Plein Air (outdoor) Painting Festival, rain or shine, Saturday-Sunday, June 22-23.
Attracting Teens to Reading
Parents of teenagers may find it harder to encourage their children to read.
Crash Kills Man and Causes Baby’s Death
A car crash early Sunday morning on the Fairfax County Parkway killed a Manassas man and caused a pregnant woman to deliver her baby early. Authorities say the newborn did not survive. The incident happened Sept. 29, at 1:40 a.m., just north of Braddock Road.
Parent Perspective on Boundary Changes
After Monday’s boundary-change meeting, some parents discussed their own concerns with the potential changes.
Boy Scout Food Drive Successful
The annual, Boy Scout “Scouting for Food” Drive was Saturday, Nov. 10. Locally, Scouts collected food donated by residents, sorted it and brought it to WFCM (Western Fairfax Christian Ministries) for its food pantry. Some 58,691 pounds of food was collected in the Sully District – which is 1,700 pounds more than last year.
Business Notes
Business Notes
State Sen. Jill Vogel to Address GOP Women of Clifton
The Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) welcomes State Sen. Jill Vogel (R-27) to present at its 2016 Annual Membership Tea.
Fairfax: Students Collect Socks for Homeless Families
Doing a good deed for others has led to state recognition for three Lanier Middle School students.
Music Educator Award Details and Prizes
This award was established to recognize current educators (kindergarten through college, public and private schools) who’ve made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools.
Fairfax High Band Students Shine
Fairfax High band members made their school proud at the recent, All-District Band auditions, March 6, at West Springfield High. Fairfax had the most students selected of any high school in the district. Some 36 FHS band students were chosen and another nine were named alternates.
Centreville Man Charged with Murder
Three days after a Centreville man was killed in his home in the Meadows community, Fairfax County police have charged one of his roommates with his murder.
Teen Drug Abuse Signs, Symptoms Meeting in Fairfax
Parents can learn the signs and symptoms of teenage drug abuse, actions to take and where to find supportive resources at a “PROTECT Against Substance Abuse” program.
Telford in Contest to Enter Ironman
Fair Lakes resident BethAnn Telford was diagnosed with a Stage III brain tumor in 2005, and is still fighting for her life. But she works full time and, via her nonprofit fundraising organization, Team BT, she raises money for the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS).
Robinson Wins Cappie for Best Ensemble
Robinson Secondary School won a Cappie trophy at Sunday night’s 13th annual Cappie Awards at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Centreville Man Charged in Female Jogger’s Assault
Fairfax County police have arrested a 21-year-old Centreville man in connection with an assault last week on a woman jogging in Franconia. He is Vincent Wesley, and police charged him with malicious wounding and strangulation.
Westfield Grad Receives Sheriffs’ Institute Scholarship
Westfield High grad Michael Corwin has just received a Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute scholarship.