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Letters: Multi-State Effort Saves Kitten

This [letter] is not only raise awareness to this cause but also to the many others cases similar to this on the Give Forward site that would genuinely be life altering for any family in need.

Letter: Letters Change One Can Believe In

Today, America’s citizens stand at a crossroads that will determine the destiny of the country. We are in desperate need of a leader who understands that deficit spending in not free money. We need a leader who understands how the economy works and how to create jobs.

Letter: Deliberate Falsehoods in Health Care Debate

When I saw the letter "Questioning the War on Women," [Connection, August 15-21, 2012] I had that Yogi Berra feeling of "deja vu all over again" because I had read the same letter in a July edition of your paper. A second reading did not improve the contents or make them any more accurate.

South Lakes Football Beats Rival Herndon

The South Lakes football team defeated Herndon, 21-7, on Sept. 7.

West Potomac Football Beats Centreville

The West Potomac football team improved to 2-0 with a victory against Centreville

Burns’ 3 TDs Propel Westfield to Lopsided Victory

Six Bulldogs score at least one touchdown against TC

Westfield quarterback Chris Mullins connected with Devon Burns for three touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 55-28 victory against T.C. Williams.

Alexandria School Notes: Sept. 13, 2012

School Notes

Christen, Lake Braddock Girls’ XC Win at Monroe Parker

Defending state champ Chase withdraws due to lower-body pain.

The Lake Braddock girls' cross country team won the Monroe Parker Invitational.

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Sept. 13, 2012

Upcoming events and activities.

McGorty Wins Invitational

Chargers capture boys’ team title, girls finish fifth.

Chantilly's Sean McGorty won the boy's individual title at the Monroe Parker Invitational.

Rabid Beaver Chases Children in Springfield

No Injuries Reported

Animal Control officers from the West Springfield Police District responded to a report of a beaver that was chasing children at the Hidden Pond Nature Center on Saturday, Sept. 8 around 11:30 a.m.

Area Roundups

News from the week in Fairfax Station.

Alexandria Bulletin Board: Sept. 13, 2012

Upcoming events and activities.

West Potomac Girls’ XC Finishes Fourth at Invitational

Wolverines finished 3rd at 2011 states, graduated top 2 harriers.

Katie Genuario led the West Potomac girls' cross country team to a fourth-place finish at the Monroe Parker Invitational.

‘Ride To Thrive Polo Classic’ a Smashing Success

Event benefits Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program in Clifton.

The Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program (NVTRP), based in Clifton, hosted its sixth Ride To Thrive Polo Classic on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Chetwood Park in The Plains, Va. The polo match featured Team Chetwood Park/Golden Zebra of Lorton versus Team Los Tigres of Clifton.

Willow Springs Parents Hoping for a Traffic Signal

Parents describe transportation troubles.

It’s not a done deal, yet. But if the traffic volume at the intersection of Braddock Road and Willow Springs School Road warrants it, a traffic signal will someday be installed there. And it can’t come soon enough for Willow Springs Elementary parents and schoolbus drivers. In the meanwhile, the Wink-o-matic flashing lights on Braddock—telling drivers nearing that intersection to slow from 45 to 25 mph—have been reinstated after having been removed during the summer.

South County QB Symmes Scores 3 TDs in Defeat

Stallions lose second straight heartbreaker.

South County was stopped at the Oakton 8-yard line on its final possession.

QB Downer Leads Oakton Football Past South County

Senior throws three touchdown passes, runs for one.

Oakton quarterback Kyle Downer led the Cougars to a 28-21 victory against South County on Sept. 7.

Residents Light Up Meeting on Power Outages

Dominion Power responds to questions on systems, underground lines.

About 85 residents attended a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11 concerning long delays in restoring power following the Derecho storm which occurred at the end of June.

County Seeks Citizen Input on Transportation

If Fairfax County is going to pay for the roads, we ought to own and control them.

This fall, residents of Fairfax County will have an unprecedented opportunity to offer input on one of the principal policy issues facing the County—whether we should assume a greater role in secondary road maintenance and construction. I urge all County residents to take advantage of this important opportunity.

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