St. Luke’s Pumpkin Patch Opens
Fundraiser supports programs, charities.
Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church on Ft. Hunt Road kicked off its fall Pumpkin Patch fundraiser — now in its 8th year — on Saturday, Oct. 6.
Mount Vernon Bulletin Board: Oct. 10, 2012
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Brief: Accidental Apartment Fire in Mount Vernon
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to an apartment fire, on Sept. 22, at approximately 10:05 a.m. in the Mount Vernon area of Fairfax County.
Brief: PrimeTime Business Expo on Oct. 23
PrimeTime will be Tuesday, October 23, from at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 8592 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Oct. 10, 2012
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MVHS Field Hockey Remains Undefeated in District
Majors edge Stuart with Heller’s stroke goal.
The Mount Vernon field hockey team beat Stuart, 1-0, on Oct. 6 .
Classified Advertising Oct 10, 2012
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Charities Win at Half Marathon
Ndereba, Johnson win 13.1-mile race.
Dreary skies couldn't dampen the spirits of more than 3,000 runners who took to the streets of Virginia and Maryland Oct. 7 in the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon, won by Kenyan Samuel Ndereba in 65 minutes and 15 seconds with American Kellyn Johnson leading the women in 1:13:24.
Editorial: Cancer Awareness
Success with breast cancer awareness should help other cancers.
October is breast cancer awareness month. Anyone connected to media of any variety already knows this. A massive marketing success, we all know that pink shows support for breast cancer prevention, especially in October.
Fairfax Crowd Gives Obama Enthusiastic Welcome
President scores points talking about jobs, women’s rights … and Big Bird.
After a bruising debate with GOP challenger Mitt Romney, President Barack Obama did some boasting Friday, Oct. 5 at a campaign rally at George Mason University.
Column: “Less Fluid, Most Nodules Stable, Minimal Growth.”
Given how I feel now, three-plus years later, and considering the results of this most recent scan, the future may simply be what it is: not now, but later. At least, that’s the way I see it, subjectively speaking. (Now whether “subjectively speaking” is just a euphemism for “unrealistic” is likely a topic for a “future” column.)
Mount Vernon School Notes: Oct. 4, 2012
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Letter: Persistence Pays Off
After three years of hard work, finally, last week, the Westgrove Park off-leash dog area (OLDA) began to take shape.
Garden Delights
An evening by the river.
The 19th Annual American Horticulture Society Gala was held Saturday, Sept. 22, at River Farm in Alexandria.
Classified Advertising Oct. 3, 2012
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San Antonio Mayor Castro Campaigns in Mount Vernon
Democratic National Convention keynote speaker San Antonio Mayor Julian Castor stopped by the Sacramento Center Organizing for America (OFA) Mount Vernon campaign office to meet with local supporters on Sept. 8.
Route 1 Needs Larger Parcels for Development
SFDC staff examines challenges in the corridor.
The SFDC was formed by Fairfax County in 1982 to revitalize, market, and serve as a liaison for businesses looking to establish a presence along the Richmond Highway corridor from the Capital Beltway in the north to south at Fort Belvoir.
Commentary: Should Virginia Auction Off Its Port?
I am generally leery of selling government assets to foreign investors, but I am still considering this proposal. If you have any feedback, I'd love to hear it. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your delegate.
Mount Vernon Bulletin Board: Oct. 4, 2012
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Editorial: Last Week to Register to Vote
To vote on Election Day, you must be registered at your current address no later than Oct. 15, 2012. Registered voters should have received a new voter card in the mail by now. You can check your registration status online by visiting the State Board of Elections website at www.sbe.virginia.gov. There you can also download a voter registration form and mail or fax it to your elections office address.