Fairfax People

First Responders Recognized

34th Annual Valor Awards presented to police officers, firefighters.

The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce recognized 108 of the county’s first responders Wednesday, March 21 at the 24th annual Valor Awards. Members of the Fairfax County Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, Fire and Rescue Department, as well as from the Towns of Herndon and Vienna, were given awards.

How Many Muscles Does It Take To Walk?

On Saturday, March 24 more than 400 participants will walk or ride their wheelchairs in the DC/VA 2012 MDA Muscle Walk at George Mason University.

Eleven Students Receive Peace Awards

Eleven recipients of a Student Peace Award of Fairfax County were selected by their schools to be recognized for their contributions to peace or conflict resolution, whether in their schools, their communities, or the greater world.

St. Patrick’s with Connolly

Hundreds attend U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly’s St. Patrick’s Day Fete.

Friday evening, hundreds and hundreds of friends and supporters of Rep. Gerry Connolly filled the Kena Shriners Hall on Arlington Blvd. for a St. Patrick’s Day Fete.

A Mission of Mercy Helps Hundreds

More than 800 residents receive free dental services during two-day event.

The triage center at Saturday’s Mission of Mercy Dental health clinic resembled a modern-day MASH unit.

Fairfax’s Kevin Dykstra Wins WATCH Award

Fairfax resident Kevin Dykstra is an award-winning actor. He just won a WATCH (Washington Area Theatre Community Honors) award for Best Actor in a Play. He shares the trophy with his co-star, Jim Breen, of Rockville, Md. The two of them played all 13 roles in the Montgomery Playhouse’s production of "Stones in his Pocket."

Run a Race, Help Save Lives

5K in honor of two local women.

After surviving breast cancer, chemotherapy and radiation, Centreville’s Vanessa Spiller is doing well and hopes to soon receive a clean bill of health from her doctor.

Captain Honored for Community Service

Fire and Rescue’s Willie Bailey recognized for 1,000 volunteer hours.

It was supposed to be a one-time event, a toy drive to help 50 struggling families in the Gum Springs community along the Route 1 corridor. But that was 15 years ago.

Fairfax Adult Softball Honors its Volunteers

On Feb. 26, Fairfax Adult Softball expressed its appreciation when volunteers gathered to be recognized for their valuable efforts. President John Carney presented this year’s Ron Bullock Volunteer of the Year award to an outstanding representative of the FAS program. The recipient of the 2011 award was Bill Sikes of Fairfax.

Fairfax Supervisors Vote to Increase Advertised Tax Rate by 1 cent

Each 1 cent increase raises taxpayer bill by $45.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 6-3 Tuesday, March 6, to advertise the real estate tax rate for FY 2013 as $1.08 per $100 of assessed value. The current FY 2012 rate is $1.07.

Fairfax Celebrates Dr. Brabrand Day

Former Fairfax High principal Scott Brabrand to become Lynchburg Superintendent of Schools.

Scott Brabrand, the former principal of Fairfax High School, did not need the official proclamation declaring it's "Scott Brabrand Day."

Eileen Marilyn Cain, 78, Dies

Eileen Marilyn Cain, 78, of Mineral, Va., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Feb. 5, 2012 after a four year illness.

Academy of General Dentistry Honors Fairfax Dentist

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 37,000 general dentists, has announced that Gordon Rye, DDS, MAGD, of Fairfax has earned the 2012 Lifelong Learning & Service Recognition (LLSR) for his commitment to lifelong learning, volunteering his services to communities in need, mentoring associates and new dentists, and participating in organized dentistry.

Fairfax Connection Carriers Honored

Among the Connection's many excellent carriers, the two young people are honored for their service, reliability and dedication as 2011 Fairfax Connection Carriers of the Year.

DeMarco Launches Bid for Fairfax City Council Seat

More than 70 people turned out to help Michael DeMarco launch his bid for the Fairfax City Council during an open house at his Mosby Woods home.

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