FCPS school board considers changes to school calendar
The Fairfax County School Board is expected to consider a proposed calendar for the 2011-12 school year at its Dec. 2 meeting. Sandy Evans, the Mason District representative on the school board, says one of her colleagues on the board plans to offer an amendment to remove Columbus Day as a holiday and add another … Continued
Support Small Business Saturday and ‘Buy Annandale’
If you’re planning to do some holiday shopping, why not consider checking out the small, one-of-a-kind shops in Annandale? If you shop today in neighborhood stores, you’ll be taking part in the first Annual Small Business Saturday initiative on Nov. 27, along with the Annandale Chamber of Commerce’s Buy Annandale campaign. Small Business Saturday, sandwiched between Black Friday and … Continued
Cats removed from Annandale home will be available for adoption
Here’s an update on the cat hoarding case from a former cat rescuer: Fairfax County Animal Control collected 168 cats from 7100 Village Drive, Annandale. Most of the cats were relinquished by the owners. They have been examined by a vet at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, treated for medical needs, and are being housed … Continued
History commissioner brings life to suffragist hero
“Mr. President, how long must women wait for liberty?” These words were hung on banners at the gates of the White House as women marched to demand the right to vote in 1917. These words also began Lynne Garvey-Hodge’s re-enactment of suffragist Mrs. Robert Walker at a presentation at the home of Marie Reinsdorf in … Continued
‘It just sort of crept up on us,’ says Annandale cat hoarder
“It just sort of crept up on us. It’s what we lived for,” says Annandale cat hoarder Eleanor Kaufer about the rescue operation she ran with roommate Paula Burns that eventually led to a house filled with about 180 cats. Fairfax County Animal Control removed the cats (including the one pictured here) from the house at … Continued
Animal shelter seeks donations for 180 cats taken from Annandale cat hoarders
Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (FFCAS) is in desperate need of donations to help the cats taken from the cat hoarders on Village Drive in Annandale. Fairfax County Animal Control removed cats (including the ones pictured here) from the house at 7100 Village Drive, Annandale, throughout the weekend. According to Animal Control, more than 160 … Continued
Grant will benefit Annandale Safe Youth Project
The Giving Circle of Hope, a Reston-based charity, has selected the Alternative House as one of its 2010 grant recipients. Alternative House will use its $5,000 grant to support the Annandale Safe Youth Project, which provides an after-school program to disadvantaged fourth and fifth-graders—along with homework help, community service opportunities, counseling, food, and enrichment activities—at … Continued
Annandale cat hoarders took good care of their 130-plus cats but just got overwhelmed, neighbor says
The cat ladies, Paula and Eleanor, “have been doing cat rescue for years and just got overwhelmed,” said Linda Kozaryn, who lives across the street from the cat hoarders. “These people love animals but are too old to care for the volume.” Fairfax County Animal Control has been removing cats from 7101 Village Drive, Annandale, all … Continued
100 cats removed from Annandale home
As many as 100 cats were removed from a home in the 7100 block of Village Drive in Annandale Friday evening, ABC 7 news reported. Many of the cats were seriously ill, and the owner, who was running a foster cat program, could be charged with animal cruelty.
Renovated Ossian Hall Park enhances Annandale quality of life
The Annandale High School marching band and Korean Pure Sound drummers performed, as a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local government leaders marked the official opening of the newly renovated Ossian Hall Park Saturday afternoon. The 22-acre park, on the corner of Heritage Drive and Four Year Run next to Annandale High School, has a plaza, two playgrounds, … Continued
Burlary suspected arrested
Edmonds, photo from Montomery County Police Police have arrested a suspect in the series of burglaries across Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, Md., TBD reported today. “Brad K. Edmonds was arrested Wednesday in Potomac, Md., and charged with burglary, theft, malicious destruction of property, and possession of an unregistered handgun by a felon, according … Continued
American Legion post is key part of Annandale community
More than shops and neighborhoods, it’s the service organizations that bring people together for friendship and good works that truly make Annandale a truly special community. Take the Annandale American Legion post, for example. “We’re very much connected to the community,” says Marv Rodney, former post commander and chair of the Americanism and public relations committees … Continued
Neighbors oppose cell tower at Holmes Middle School
As of Nov. 18, 149 people had signed an online petition created by the Lincolnia Park Civic Association protesting a proposed cell tower on the Holmes Middle School campus. According to the petition, “The cell tower, as it is currently proposed, will reduce the property value of our neighbors’ homes and as a result will … Continued
Defense Department to investigate Mark Center decision
The Defense Department Inspector General’s office has launched an investigation into plans for moving approximately 6,400 Defense personnel into the Mark Center in Alexandria as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, Rep. James Moran announced Nov. 17. Moran, a Democrat, is a senior member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. Residents who live … Continued
Bailey’s Crossroads residents respond to plan for Hogge Park
About 60 people came to public meeting at Glen Forest Elementary School Nov. 15 to tell Fairfax County park officials how they would like to see the Boyd A. and Charlotte M. Hogge Park developed. Several local residents opposed a proposal for community gardens and some were concerned about losing the stately trees on the … Continued