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Comprehensive News Feed for Great Falls, VA.

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  1. Decision expected on Coolfont districtRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Morgan Messenger

    ... meeting on Thursday, July 17, the commissioners voted to hire Pam Holton of the firm Prager, McCarthy & Seely in Great Falls, Virginia, to do the economic review. Holton felt she could have a report to the commission by July 25 after she reviewed ...

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  2. Landscaping vs. deer --- and the Bambi fans go ballisticRead the original story

    Tuesday | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    ... But John and Carmela Peterson never imagined that their effort to save the landscaping outside their suburban Great Falls, Va., home would result in all this: a letter from legendary TV game show host Bob Barker, pleading with the state of Virginia ...

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  3. Tryouts & Announcements: July 22Read the original story

    Tuesday | Loudoun Times

    ... soccer team is looking to add a few players from the areas of Ashburn, Broadlands, South Riding, Sterling and Great Falls. It will hold a camp Aug. 4-8 and Aug. 11-15, 6-7:30 p.m., at Grand Hamptons Park in Herndon. For more information, contact ...

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  4. Ravenous deer are spared by peace talksRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 22 | Juneau Empire

    ... But John and Carmela Peterson never imagined that their effort to save the landscaping outside their suburban Great Falls, Va., home would result in all this: a letter from legendary TV game show host Bob Barker, pleading with the state of Virginia ...

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  5. Bob Barker Defends Mommy Deer

    Monday Jul 21 | People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

    ... other kind things. This week, he's speaking up for deer - in particular, two does and their fawns who live in Great Falls, Virginia. The deer have been using an ancestral woods path (which now goes through a small development) to reach what remains ...

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  6. Diane D. BottonRead the original story

    Sunday Jul 20 | Waterloo Courier

    Diane Botton, age 65, lived in Cedar Falls from 1978-1990, passed away July 7th, 2008, in Great Falls, Va.

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  7. Veteran MCC Staffer Looks Back on Varied CareerRead the original story

    Friday Jul 18 | Sun - Gazette

    ... among local residents interviewed for Carole Herrick's history book, "Yesterday: 100 Recollections of McLean & Great Falls, Virginia." In the book, Hampton talks about growing up among powerful and famous neighbors, including former U.S. Attorney ...

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  8. Veteran MCC Staffer Looks Back on Varied Career

    Thursday Jul 17 | Sun - Gazette

    ... among local residents interviewed for Carole Herrick's history book, "Yesterday: 100 Recollections of McLean & Great Falls, Virginia." In the book, Hampton talks about growing up among powerful and famous neighbors, including former U.S. Attorney ...

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    Related Topix: Elon University

  9. Great Falls Students Say Japan Trip Was Eye-Opener

    Thursday Jul 17 | Sun - Gazette

    Great Falls Elementary School student Emily Nesbitt and her mother, Beth Nesbitt, learn how to do Shodo, or Japanese calligraphy, at Eisugakkan Elementary School in Japan.

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    Related Topix: University of California System, California State University System, Kyoto, Japan, World News, Kinki, Japan, Japan

  10. Vision 2020 Sets Goals

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Alexandria Gazette-Packet

    Jim Luce, new GFCA president, discusses projects to be tackled. By Mike DiCicco Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Last month, the Great Falls Citizens Association elected as its 2008-09 president Jim Luce, last year's ...

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  11. Immersed in JapanRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Alexandria Gazette-Packet

    ... land. By Mike DiCicco Wednesday, July 16, 2008 After studying Japan for six years, graduating sixth-graders from Great Falls Elementary School's Japanese Immersion Program finally got to see the country first-hand late last month. "Being there and ...

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    Related Topix: Japan Travel, Travel, Hiroshima, Japan Travel

  12. Farmers' Market Reopens

    Tuesday Jul 15 | Alexandria Gazette-Packet

    Vendors hopeful new location will draw more shoppers. Tuesday, July 15, 2008 The Great Falls Farmers Market was held for the first time Saturday at its new location in the Village Centre.

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  13. Tryouts & Announcements: July 15Read the original story

    Tuesday Jul 15 | Loudoun Times

    ... through July 27. SYSA also seeks volunteer coaches. Free coaching materials and training are provided. The Great Falls Fire U14 WAGS team seeks players at all positions. Contact 703-901-7232 or sshaban@aol.comto arrange a tryout. The ASC Extreme U17 ...

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  14. Tryouts & Announcements: July 8Read the original story

    Tuesday Jul 8 | Loudoun Times

    ... N.C. Visit www.mountainhighrunning.com or contact coach@mountainhighrunning.com or 704-688-2814. Soccer The Great Falls Fire U14 WAGS team seeks players at all positions. Contact 703-901-7232 or sshaban@aol.comto arrange a tryout. The ASC Extreme ...

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  15. June 2008 Most Expensive Sales in Northern VirginiaRead the original story

    Sunday Jul 13 | Virginia Real Estate News

    ... 1978 and renovated and expanded including a gourmet kitchen with all the best appliances. 11005 Beach Mill Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 -- Sold on June 6th for $3,000,000 . 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms totalling 9,000 square feet on 2 acres features a ...

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    Related Topix: Housing, Fairfax County, VA, Fairfax, VA, Falls Church, VA, Virginia

  16. Largest Trees in Great FallsRead the original story

    Jul 9, 2007 | Regional Parks

    The Great Falls Citizens Association conducted an extensive heritage tree census this year.

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  17. Events of the Week:Read the original story

    Thursday Jul 10 | The Observer

    ... 30-minute bi-directional service on all route segments. Call 703-324-1120, TTY 703-324-1102. Yard Sale Planned Great Falls United Methodist Church will host a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12 at 10100 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. Space is ...

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  18. Summer Sports RoundupRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | Alexandria Gazette-Packet

    ... China come to an end after a fifth place finish in the finals of the 1,500-meters in Eugene, Ore. Meanwhile, Great Falls long distance swimmer Kate Ziegler gained a spot on the team by qualifying in two events last week in Omaha - " the 400-meter ...

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  19. Tryouts & Announcements: July 8Read the original story

    Tuesday Jul 8 | Loudoun Times

    ... N.C. Visit www.mountainhighrunning.com or contact coach@mountainhighrunning.com or 704-688-2814. Soccer The Great Falls Fire U14 WAGS team seeks players at all positions. Contact 703-901-7232 or sshaban@aol.comto arrange a tryout. The ASC Extreme ...

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  20. Solid Showing for Ziegler at Olympic TrialsRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | Alexandria Gazette-Packet

    ... China come to an end after a fifth place finish in the finals of the 1,500-meters in Eugene, Ore. Meanwhile, Great Falls long distance swimmer Kate Ziegler gained a spot on the team by qualifying in two events last week in Omaha - " the 400-meter ...

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