Lorton Boy Finds 10,000-year-old Arrowhead
Noah Cordle and family were on vacation in Long Beach Island, N.J.
Lorton resident Andrea Cordle’s family has been vacationing around Long Beach Island, N.J. since her mother was a child -- but they’ve never come across something like this. While staying in Beach Haven, her 10-year-old son Noah was walking into the Atlantic when “it just hit my foot,” he said. “Several times. Because of the waves.”
Fairfax County’s Success Story
Economic success: 50 years in the making.
If you are a newcomer to Fairfax County, allow me to welcome you to one of the most dynamic communities anywhere in the world to live and work. It was the vision of many people to create this kind of community, so please allow me to offer a quick history lesson.
A Successful Season for the Tritons
The Laurel Hill Tritons capped off another successful season by winning their 4th NVSL Division Championship in nine years with a record of 4-1 and securing a three way tie for first place.
Recognized for ‘Exceptional Success’
Sales Associate Youssef Zeroual of the Weichert, Realtors Burke/Fairfax Station office was recognized for his exceptional industry success during the month of July, Bruce L. Green, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced.
Fairfax Station Artist Selected for Caravan Exhibition
Lynn Goldstein to participate in an art exhibition designed to bridge the divide between East and West.
Fairfax Station artist, Lynn Goldstein, has just completed work for the humanitarian and multi-national exhibition, “Amen-A Prayer for the World,” to take place at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. (Aug. 31 – Oct. 6) and the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City (Oct. 12 – Nov. 6).
Principals Visit Island in Chesapeake Bay
Environmental lessons will be incorporated in classroom teaching.
From July 30 to Aug. 1, 24 principals from elementary and middle schools in Fairfax County embarked on a journey to Port Isobel, located near the island of Tangier Island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay.
Crime Solvers Hold 5K, Raise Money
In the second year, the race has gained momentum, more runners, and two vendors.
Early Saturday morning, runners and walkers alike descended onto Fairfax Government Center for the second annual Crime Solvers 5K and helped raise money for Fairfax Crime Solvers. “[We’re] just a partnership to keep our community safe,” Fairfax County Crime Solvers President and Chairman, Jody Donaldson said.
Serving Families For 90 Years
Pushing the boundaries has led to success, says Northern Virginia Family Services CEO.
An organization does not thrive for 90 years by chance. Northern Virginia Family Services, a county institution, has impacted families throughout the region for nearly a century with no sign of slowing down.
Letter: WFCM Still Operating, but Closing Thrift Store
Letter to the Editor
An open letter to the community. Dear Partner in Service: For 27 years, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries has provided life-essential support to individuals and families in our community
Saying Goodbye at Halley Elementary
School says goodbye to a ‘true humanitarian.’
Since Halley Elementary School opened in the 1990s, Phoebe Boatright has been at the school inspiring students and helping the Lorton community. This June, Boatright retired after 46 years in education. Students, staff and parents at Halley say they will miss Boatright, who worked as a counselor at the school.
Fairfax School Board Elects Chairman, Vice Chair
Tamara Derenak Kaufax and Ted Velkoff elected to lead Board.
Tamara Derenak Kaufax (Lee District) and Ted Velkoff (at-large) were elected chairman and vice chair of the Fairfax County School Board on Thursday night, July 10, following an abstention from some members in the election of chairman. Both will serve in their positions for one year.
Inova Fairfax Hospital: #1 in D.C. Metro Area
For the third year in a row, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus has been ranked as the #1 Hospital in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report. Inova Fairfax also jumped in rankings to #2 in the state, and earned national recognition as #33 in the country in Gynecology and #42 in Neonatology. The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 25th year, recognize hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging patients. “Three years in a row as #1 is an outstanding accomplishment and we are proud of our hospital’s dedicated physicians and staff who provide the best of care to our patients every day. I’d like to congratulate our staff, particularly within Inova Women’s and Children’s for their impressive and well-deserved national rankings,” said Patrick Christiansen, PhD, chief executive officer, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.
Abigail Glaser Selected to National Lacrosse Academy
Abbie Glaser, daughter of BG David and Susan Glaser of Lorton, a seventh grader at South County Middle School has been named as a 2014 Brine National All-Star and has been selected to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia at the 2014 Brine National Lacrosse Academy and Brine National Lacrosse Classic in Boyds, Md., June 30-July 3.
Metropolitan School of the Arts Students to Perform in D.C.
Metropolitan School of the Arts’ students, Anya Jones and Danielle Jones, both 10 years old, were selected by Debbie Allen Dance Academy to perform in their Washington D.C. Company of Brothers of the Knight, playing Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Slice of Small-town America Strong in Clifton
Clifton celebrates Independence Day with parade and potluck picnic.
The Clifton Fire Department led lawnmowers, golf-carts, two pick-up trucks and an army of patriotically decorated bicycles down Main Street for the town’s Independence Day Parade on Friday, July 4 in Clifton.