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OCTOBER 24-30, 2013 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Battling in the 40th District Hugo: Focusing on Foltz says his views quality-of-life issues. better match community’s. By Bonnie Hobbs By Bonnie Hobbs Centre View Centre View

hen asked why erry Foltz may be a Whe’s running for Jfirst-time political reelection to the candidate, but he General Assembly, Del. Tim has a lifetime of experience Hugo (R-40) has a ready working with diverse reply. groups of people on serious “It’s an honor to serve,” issues. And now, he’s run- he said. “We have an oppor- Tim Hugo ning as the Democratic can- Foltz tunity to help people im- didate for the 40th House prove their day-to-day lives and fix the problems in District. their neighborhoods and on their streets.” “I felt the need for our district to be better repre- When Hugo first ran for the House, he and wife sented in the House of Delegates than by my oppo- Paula only had two children. The Clifton residents nent [incumbent Tim Hugo],” he said. “The 10 years now have four — Katie, 15; Chris, 13; Matt, 8 and he’s been there, he’s voted against all the transpor- Jackie, 6 — and he’s vying for his seventh term in tation-improvement proposals, including the bipar- office. He attributes his political success to his focus tisan transportation-funding bill in the last session on quality-of-life issues where people live. — and our district needs transportation improve- For example, he helped get Run’s roads ments.” re-lined and helped both Fairfax Station and Centreville residents for 17 years, Foltz and wife Centreville’s Gate Post Estates community get more Alice live in Country Club Manor and have four, reliable electricity. grown children — Jon, Greg, Maria and Carol — and “We also got $15 million for the George Mason nine grandchildren. And in 2011, they were honored [University] bypass to take traffic off the Braddock as Centreville Citizens of the Year, recognizing their and Ox roads intersection,” said Hugo. “Hopefully many years of service to the community. it’ll be done in December or January. A constituent Foltz obtained college degrees in history and reli- wrote me about traffic backing up there and we had gion. After graduating from Eden Theological Semi- a town-hall meeting.” nary, he was ordained a minister in the United Church Regarding his accomplishments during the last of Christ and pastored churches in Maryland, New Celebrating Centreville Day session, he’s proud that he helped pass a law mak- Jersey and Woodstock, Va. As Signora Bella, Jody Ellis juggles fire on a tight- ing human trafficking a felony. “Before, it was a mis- Additionally, Foltz helped organize a Habitat for rope during the Centreville Day celebration on demeanor to traffic a minor,” he said. “The penalties Humanity chapter in Shenandoah County and estab- Saturday, Oct. 19, in Centreville’s Historic District. were low and the profits were high.” lished a nonprofit food co-op in New Jersey. While More photos, page 3. See Hugo, Page 4 See Foltz, Page 4 Telford preps for Marine Corps ‘As Long As I’m Able to Run …’ Marathon and ‘Over the Edge.’ By Bonnie Hobbs ton, D.C.; and two weeks later, the fastest possible route to a cure. and physically, and runs three days Centre View she’ll rappel down a 40-story Last Sunday, Oct. 20, she ran the a week, about 40 miles total, be- building in San Diego. Army Ten-Miler in honor of sides doing abdominal exercises to ethAnn Telford has a brain “This will be my 12th Marine America’s military veterans and as keep her stomach strong. Btumor, but it doesn’t have Corps Marathon in a row,” said the a training run for the upcoming The Marine Corps Marathon her. Through the pain, the Fair Lakes resident. “It was after I marathon. She also does Bikram raises money for various charities, medication, the bad days and the ran it in 2005 that I was diag- hot yoga, which helps her mentally See As Long As, Page 7 setbacks, she not only keeps on go- nosed. So I can’t stop running it ing, she rises above it all and because I don’t want cancer to beat shines. me. As long as I’m able to run, I’ll

Besides working full time, she continue running this marathon.” participates in marathons and en- Telford’s trying to raise as much #86 PERMIT

durance events to raise money for money as she can for Accelerate WV Martinsburg, PAID others, especially children, who Brain Cancer Cure via her non- Postage U.S.

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From left: Aaron Kim (Batman) and James Koo (Green Lantern). Creative Dance Center performing. Carol Robinson (left) and Sue Centreville Day Saccomando in Colonial costume. 2013 Celebration Centreville Day was celebrated Saturday, Oct. 19, in Centreville’s Historic District.

Darithe Reese, 8, with her cotton candy and treat bag.

Children enjoy a ride on this colorful train.

Evan Rundlett, 18 months, plays golf in the children’s area.

Photos by Stone Middle eighth-grader Bonnie Hobbs/ Anjali Diezman as a Native Centre View Centreville Day volunteers from Stone Middle march in the parade. American.

Karen Hunter (auxiliary member) and Peter DeFreece Swordmaster Charles Anderson shows muskets and Peter De Leon (center) sells handmade items from of Centreville’s American swords to the crowd. Guatemala. Legion Post 1995. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ October 24-30, 2013 ❖ 3 Politics Hugo: Focusing on Quality-of-Life Issues

From Page 1 (D-37). “We’d like to see the preliminary people. “We did about three million [re- tears at your heart.” engineering starting this year,” said Hugo. turns] last year and almost 36 million in Hugo also wants to lessen some of the Hugo said gangs dealing drugs are now in- “I think we can work with the CTB [Com- the past decade,” he said. regulations and restrictions on businesses volved in human trafficking, so Virginia also monwealth Transportation Board] and the Hugo said his door’s always open to any here to promote job and business growth. passed a bill to make it an offense punish- next governor to push this project higher group or individual and he’s endorsed by a He also plans to work with police and able by prison time. “We’ve gone from some on the priority list.” broad, cross section of groups because “I firefighters statewide “to make sure their of the weakest laws in the nation to some Hugo says his experience in the House is try to reach out and find common ground families are taken care of after line-of-duty of the toughest,” he said. “It was a biparti- an asset in achieving his goals. “I’m chair- with others. In Richmond, we try to find a deaths.” san effort and I’m pleased that we were able man of the Republican caucus and am now compromise and largely get along.” He said Virginia must “help kids with in- to do it. I’ve got young kids, and this is hap- number three in leadership, and I can use For example, he said, when constituents tellectual disabilities and help their fami- pening to young boys and girls. We worked that position to help Northern Virginia and Lu Ann McNabb and Greg Richter of Angel lies get services for their children. And I with national organizations on this and my district in Fairfax and Prince William Fund asked him to help pass a mental- want to find some money for Angel Fund.” we’ve made a big difference.” counties,” he said. “I’m also on the Com- health bill “to make colleges work better Hugo believes government has a role in He also helped pass a law dealing with merce and Labor, Finance and Transporta- with local organizations so we don’t have a transportation, education, public safety and the test for Lyme disease. “Many times, the tion committees.” problem like we had at Virginia Tech,” he “helping those who can’t help themselves. test produces false negatives,” said Hugo. Commerce and Labor focuses on jobs and did. “[Sen.] Chap Petersen [D-34] and I A couple years ago, I was the deciding vote “So we made it a law that doctors have to creating and fostering a good business en- worked together to get it passed.” to force insurance companies to cover kids tell people this could happen, so they’ll keep vironment in the state. And just recently, Hugo’s endorsements include the Virginia with autism. It was a huge fight in Rich- monitoring it. GMU’s working on a better Forbes magazine called Virginia the best Fairfax and Prince William education asso- mond, but I introduced and spoke on this test and we’re excited about it and will try state in the nation to do business. ciations, the Fairfax County and state bill. I try to pick and choose the issues and to get them some money for it.” “That’s because we take an evenhanded Firefighters Union, National Federation of look at them on their own merit.” He said the number-one transportation approach to taxation and regulation to pro- Independent Businesses, Fairfax County and Regarding education, he said, “I’ve project for Northern Virginia is to improve tect businesses and consumers,” said Hugo. Virginia Chambers of Commerce, Virginia worked closely with my General Assembly the intersection of Route 28 and I-66, so “We try to keep taxes reasonable, low and Police Benevolent Association, Virginia As- colleagues and Governor McDonnell to in- he’s seeking more funding for this problem, evenly applied. [Doing so] creates predict- sociation of Realtors, Northern Virginia crease by 14,000ºthe number of new slots as well, to get it on a faster track. “It could ability and a stable environment. Over the Technology Council, Virginia Bankers Asso- for in-state undergraduate students at lessen congestion all the way up and down past few years, McDonnell Douglas, ciation and the Virginia Credit Union Virginia’s colleges and universities.” And he I-66 because people back up there on I-66, Northrop Grumman and Hilton moved their League. plans to continue this fight. going both ways,” said Hugo. “It would help headquarters here because of the tax struc- Looking forward, he wants to work with “I hope people will give me another op- the flow of traffic from Arlington to Fauquier ture and stable business environment.” Shared Hope and the Polaris Project to con- portunity to serve them,” said Hugo. “I just County.” In his private life, Hugo runs the Free File tinue to strengthen Virginia’s sex-traffick- try to make government work for folks; and He’s currently working on it with Del. Jim Alliance which provides free, federal tax ing laws “to increase the penalties for those I believe that, if I focus on that, it’ll all work LeMunyon (R-67) and Sen. Dave Marsden returns for low- and moderate-income who’d hurt our kids. It’s something that out at election time.” Foltz Says His Views Better Match Community’s From Page 1 clogged and hazardous roads.” For example, he said, certified teachers tion. And instead of counties and taxpay- there, he was elected to a local school board, He also wants more-accessible public needn’t administer SOLs. “Other people ers paying benefits to public-safety families serving three years, including one as presi- transportation, including more park-and- sufficiently qualified could do it, and it after line-of-duty deaths, he believes “the dent. ride areas “where people could meet, would cost less,” said Foltz. “Testing should state should provide those benefits.” “That’s where I learned about public bud- carpool and reduce congestion.” And he said be used to tell educators what students Furthermore, he said, “We need to do geting,” he said. “I got involved in the de- more people might take the VRE train if know and where their weaknesses are. It more to help families dealing with disabili- tails of how that school system was spend- roads leading to its stations were improved. should benefit students and not be used by ties. We’re about 48th in the country when ing its money.” Long term, Foltz says extending Metro to the state to punish schools and teachers by it comes to state funding for people with In 1996, Foltz started Wellspring United Centreville, Gainesville and Haymarket threatening to take over schools if they don’t disabilities. And we need to ban employ- Church of Christ in Centreville and later did would also help reduce congestion. Mean- perform well enough.” ment discrimination based on sexual ori- regional ministry at 41 churches. In 2009, while, “They could increase the power on Furthermore, he said tests don’t cover all entation, just like our major industries do.” he retired to part-time pastoring until 2012. the lines so they could have longer trains the things students need to learn, such as Foltz believes women should be able to But ministry wasn’t his only profession. carrying more people.” problem-solving and creative thinking, P.E., make their own, reproductive-health deci- In 1997, he became chaplain of the Foltz said western Fairfax County isn’t music and art — “which are part of a well- sions “and not be stigmatized for them.” Centreville Volunteer Fire Department (Sta- well-served by buses. “If you don’t have a rounded education.” And he says there should be “ethics and tion 17) and continues today. He’s also a car, getting around is pretty hard,” he said. Foltz also said teachers have been increas- transparency” in how state legislators volunteer chaplain for the Fairfax County “So the number of bus routes should be in- ingly asked to pay a higher share of their handle gifts and campaign funds. Fire and Rescue Department, coordinates creased and they should adequately cover health costs, with little or no increase in Saying he has a good chance of unseat- maintenance for the fire stations and drives areas needing service.” their salaries. “So they need a pay increase, ing Hugo, Foltz said, “I believe I have com- the canteen. He said north-south routes especially and the funding formula for state money pelling issues that are more representative In October 2010, he and his wife founded need more buses going from Centreville to given to school districts needs to be looked of the views of my district, than my the Centreville Immigration Forum (CIF) Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport and the at again to make sure it’s as fair as possible opponent’s. So I believe they resonate with and Centreville Labor Resource Center, pro- Dulles Town Center for employment, shop- to everyone.” He also believes Virginia the voters, and I’m counting on them to viding work for the community’s day labor- ping and hospital visits. And, he added, should give more money to its state colleges make a difference. Locally, we need to co- ers and services for local residents. Now he’s “Prince William County has five precincts and universities so they won’t keep hiking operate with each other and work together, running for state delegate. also needing transportation help.” their tuition. and elected officials can sometimes use their “I want to improve transportation,” said Regarding education, Foltz said it comes As for public-safety, he said, “As the cost influence in the right way to make this hap- Foltz. “I’ve been on all the secondary roads down to money. “Because legislators put of living has risen, police and firefighters pen.” from Clifton to the [Manassas] Battlefield unfunded mandates on the school system, can’t afford to live here. And they haven’t Foltz also believes that all his experiences and back to Fairfax County. Many don’t have taxpayers pay for them,” he said. “This leads received raises in several years, so they need serve as an asset to prepare him well for shoulders or deceleration lanes so people to less money for schools and teachers and to catch up and be appreciated and sup- any challenge. “I served on a school board can slow down and turn safely without get- more crowded classrooms. So I’d try to pro- ported more monetarily.” and, as a pastor, I worked with people in ting hit from behind. And with shoulders, vide some state funds for them or search Foltz also said Virginia should “fulfill its various communities,” he said. “And I have there could be bike lanes. Some of the trans- for less-expensive ways to carry out these obligations” to all its employees by paying common sense and am willing to work hard portation-bill money might be used for these mandates.” its fair share of their retirement compensa- to get things done.” 4 ❖ Centre View South ❖ October 24-30, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Creating a Fantasy in Pumpkins

expert pumpkin carver. “People start ask- Halloween display ing me in July what I’m carving.” He’s been designing and carving Hallow- ranges from zombies een pumpkins for 15 years now. And over the years, he’s shared his knowledge and to cartoon characters. techniques with his wife, Nam; son Justin, a junior at GMU; daughter Sarah, a By Bonnie Hobbs Centreville High sophomore; nephew Jo- Centre View seph Chang, plus other assorted friends and relatives. So this year, 11 people total are alloween is next Thursday, carving pumpkins for the big night. Oct. 31, and that means more Dickover creates his own designs and, Hthan 1,000 people will flock sometimes, does special requests. “Justin’s to Noel Dickover’s home in girlfriend wanted to do a Virginia Tech Centreville to see the latest fantasy pump- pumpkin, so I created the Virginia Tech kins he and his crew have created. Hokie pattern for her to carve, and she did Each Halloween, he displays a great job,” he said. the pumpkins outside his He’s been doing this specialty house at 14223 Hartwood for so many years that he no Court and enjoys visitors’ re- longer needs to use patterns. actions as they “ooh” and “aah” When he finds something he to the glowing, orange, wants to carve, he said, “I trace candlelit spectacle. a picture on the pumpkin and There are usually some 50 create my own details.” pumpkins depicting everything It takes Dickover from one to from cartoon characters for Spiderman 24 hours to carve each pump- children to scary and intricate kin, depending on the degree characters from science-fiction novels, mov- of difficulty and complexity. Those he com- ies and video games. And those who’ve seen pletes earlier are kept in the refrigerator to the display look forward each year to re- preserve them. He coats the cut parts with turning. Vasoline and sprays them with a bacterial “We’ve established a trend,” said Dickover, a federal contractor, science-fiction fan and See Pumpkins, Page 15 RETURNING HONESTY, FAIRNESS AND INTEGRITY TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

WILL BRING NEW LEADERSHIP, NEW COMMAND STRUCTURE, NEW MANAGEMENT AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WILL IMPROVE THE WAY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES AND THE COMMUNITY RESPOND TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WILL ADD RECORDING SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS INSIDE THE COUNTY JAIL HAS OVER 30 YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE AND IS A AIR FORCE VETERAN HAS BEEN ENDORSED BY THE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION AND CONGRESSMAN FRANK WOLF WILL DONATE HIS ENTIRE 2 YEAR SALARY TO FAIRFAX COUNTY CHARITIES

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6 ❖ Centre View South ❖ October 24-30, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News ‘As Long As I’m Able to Run …’ From Page 1 Manassas, and Anya and Telford will be one of 10 people partici- Zvorsky, 10, of her home- pating in it for ABCC. “I’ll be running for 26 town in . kids who’ve either died or are very sick from “Going over the edge is brain tumors,” she said. “It’s 26.2 miles, and the least I can do for a the last .2 mile is for children with all types of child suffering from brain cancer.” cancer,” said Telford. “It’ll It’s the first time Telford’s run in honor of so probably take between a many people, and the event organizers gave half hour and one hour to her 26 coach’s bibs so 26 people may run along- get from top to bottom of side her to assist her during the run “to help the building. And al- me get through this,” she said. “And each one though I’m afraid of of the 26 children I’m running for will have heights — if I can get it someone running for them.” together, set my fear aside Except for mile 13 at Haines Point; there — and do it — it’ll be my way where Telford first got sick in 2005 — Jake of showing these children Turner, one of the children she’s running for, that anything is possible.” will join her to run a mile. And that, she said, To contribute to her is “truly special.” Beth Ann Telford with (from left) Madeleine Baet fundraising efforts for ei- After undergoing major bladder surgery last and Anya Zvorsky. ther this event or the year, said Telford, “On the whole, I feel good. marathon, go to The bladder’s holding up pretty well, and I’m to discuss her experiences during the October www.teambt.org, which has a link to the ABCC being careful and listening to my body and my 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Web site. doctors. On days when I’m in a lot of pain, I Hawaii, where she swam 2.4 miles, bicycled “I think Over the Edge will be the most ex- just cut back and rest.” 112 miles and ran 26.2-miles. She’ll also share treme and adrenaline-pumping event, yet,” Six days after the marathon, she’ll leave for her journey battling brain cancer with the stu- said Telford. “But every day, these children face San Diego for an event called Over the Edge. dents. challenges in their lives. And even though I’m It, too, will raise money for Accelerated Brain Then on Nov. 9, she’ll rappel off the ocean trying to fight brain cancer, myself, I’m willing Cancer Cure, and participants will include side of the 40-story, Manchester Grand Hyatt to go over the edge to help them fight it. Brain American Idol David Cook, whose brother died Hotel in the appropriately named Over the tumors are the number-one cancer killer of of a brain tumor. Edge event. She’s doing it in honor of two girls people 20 and below, so it’s important to raise While there, Telford will visit some schools with brain tumors, Madeleine Baet, 11, of money and awareness of this.” RETURNING HONESTY, FAIRNESS AND INTEGRITY TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

BRYAN “B.A.” WOLFE HAS BEEN ENDORSED BY: Delegate Dave Albo (#43) Elaine McConnell — former member Fairfax County Board Fairfax County Supervisor John Cook (Braddock District) of Supervisors (Springfield District) Jeannemarie Davis — Former Director of the Virginia Liaison Office; Carl Peed — Former Fairfax County Sheriff Former Member Virginia House of Delegates and Delegate Tom Rust (#86) Tom Davis — Former U. S. Representative 11th District Jane Woods — Former Virginia Secretary of Education; Former Fairfax County Supervisor Michael Frey (Sully District) Member Virginia House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia City of Fairfax Council Member Jeffrey Greenfield Clerk of Court John T. Frey Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity (Springfield District) Congressman Frank Wolf (10th) Delegate Tim Hugo (#40) Virginia Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (450 members Delegate Jim LeMunyon (#67) in Fairfax County) “Mr. Wolfe displayed to us a wealth of knowledge that he has gained from his years of law enforcement service. Mr. Wolfe demonstrated a clear understanding of the issues that are important to our law enforcement professionals in Fairfax .” —Fairfax County Chapter President Joe Woloszyn ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, VOTE BRYAN WOLFE FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF WWW.WOLFEFORSHERIFF.COM PAID FOR AND AUTHORIZED BY FRIENDS OF BRYAN WOLFE • AUTHORIZED BY BRYAN WOLFE, CANDIDATE FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ October 24-30, 2013 ❖ 7 Yeppi Pet Entertainment Grooming Email announcements to centreview@ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully connectionnewspapers.com. Photos wel- or 703-437-1794. THURSDAY/OCT. 31 14200F Centreville Square • Centreville come. Trail of Terror. From dark-9:30 p.m. Toddlin’ Twos: Halloween Story at 6807 Massaponax Place, Time. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at 703-815-1166 Centreville. The Boy Scouts/ Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Mon.–Sat. 8 A.M.–5 P.M. ONGOING Venturing Crew are holding a Stringfellow Road. Children age 2 Shampoo & Conditioning • Bath & Brush The Airbus IMAX Theater at fundraising event. Appropriate for can enjoy stories and activities. Free. De-Matting • Custom Style & Cut • Nail Clipping National Air and Space ages 5 and up. $5/person. Registration required. 703-502-3883. Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, Storytime: Halloween Stories. 11:30 a.m. at Chantilly Regional 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, SUNDAY/OCT. 27 TEETH $5 OFF is showing movies including Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. CLEANING Any Pet Custom “Hubble,” “Fighter Pilot,” “Air Used Book Sale. 1-4 p.m. at Chantilly Children age 3-5 can wear a costume Style & Cut Package. Racers” and “The Dream is Alive”. Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. and enjoy stories and more. Free. $5–$7.00 New Clients Only. Browse adult and children’s fiction Registration required. 703-502-3883. Located in With coupon, new customers. With coupon, new customers. Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/ Centreville Limit on per customer. Not Limit on per customer. Not udvarhazy/ or call 703-572-4118 for and non-fiction, DVDs, CDs and Wheee! Halloween Parade. 2 p.m. Square Shopping Valid with any other offer. Valid with any other offer. audio books. A large selection of at Centreville Library, 14200 St. Expires 11/12/13 Expires 11/12/13 the movie schedule. Center Super Science Saturdays. 10 a.m.-3 books in Korean. Visit Germain Drive. Children ages 3-5 can We Use Only All-Natural Products • Professional Full-Service Grooming • Teeth Cleaning p.m. the second Saturday of each www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ enjoy a high octane story time. month at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy events or 703-502-3883. Registration required 703-830-2223. Center, 14390 Air & Space Museum Trail of Terror. From dark-9:30 p.m. Mall-O-Ween. 5-8 p.m. at Fair Oaks Parkway. Visit http:// at 6807 Massaponax Place, Mall. Children can wear their airandspace.si.edu/udvarhazy. Centreville. The Boy Scouts/ costumes and trick-or-treat around Venturing Crew are holding a the mall. There will also be samples, fundraising event. Appropriate for contests, sales and discounts at many FALL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE ages 5 and up. $5/person. of the stores. Free. Visit Festival is Back. Fall Festival at Cox www.shopfairoaksmall.com for more. Trail of Terror. From dark-9:30 p.m. Farms, 15621 Braddock Road, MONDAY/OCT. 28 Centreville. Enjoy going down the at 6807 Massaponax Place, Sully Book Club. 1 p.m. at Centreville Centreville. The Boy Scouts/ FLORIDA’S WEST COAST – 12 NIGHTS! • January 11 – 23...... $2129 faster, 144-foot slide, multiple slides, children’s activities, food and more Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Venturing Crew are holding a Includes Motorcoach from Vienna. 12 Nights Hotel including 5 on St. Pete’s Beach & 4 in Drive. Discuss “The Imperfectionists” fundraising event. Appropriate for Naples! Daily Breakfast, 7 Dinners, 1 Lunch. Sightseeing – CALL for ITINERARY. are available. The festival will be open through Tuesday, Nov. 5 from by Tom Rachman. Free. 703-830- ages 5 and up. $5/person. 2223. ATLANTIC CITY • April 9-10...... $199 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (closing at 5 p.m. in Writers of Chantilly. 6:45 p.m. at Includes Motorcoach from Vienna, Overnight Resorts Hotel, Buffet Dinner, Revue Show, $15 per November.) Pumpkin Madness will Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 SATURDAY/NOV. 2 person Slot Coupon. be Nov. 2-3 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.coxfarms.com for more. Stringfellow Road. Adults can share Fall Arts and Crafts Fair. 10 a.m.-3 BOSTON FOR NEW YEAR’S BY MOTORCOACH • Dec. 29 – Jan. 1...... $875 their work and receive feedback. p.m. at Community of Faith United Free. 703-502-3883. Methodist Church, 13224 Franklin Includes Motorcoach from Vienna, 3 Nights deluxe Hotel, Daily Breakfast & Dinner including FIELDS OF FEAR SCHEDULE New Year’s Eve Cruise With Entertainment, Dancing & Fireworks! Sightseeing. Call for Details. Farm Road, Herndon. Free. Browse wares from local artists with Get Scared. Fields of Fear at Cox TUESDAY/OCT. 29 SHILLELAGHS TRAVEL CLUB Farms, 15621 Braddock Road, proceeds benefiting local charities 100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 Centreville is back. Go through a Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. at and ministries. haunted corn maze, take a hayride or Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Paws for Reading. 3 p.m. at Chantilly 703-242-2204 1-800-556-8646 go down a slide. Runs Friday and Stringfellow Road. Children ages 12- Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com Saturday nights through Nov. 2.. 23 months can enjoy rhymes, songs Road. Children ages 5-12 can meet for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials. Hours are 7:30-11:30 p.m. with last and more. Free. Registration and read to a trained therapy dog. admission at 10 p.m. (earlier if sold required. 703-502-3883. They can read from a library book or out.) Visit www.fieldsoffear.com for Bouncin’ Babies. 11:30 a.m. at already owned one. Free. tickets, map and more. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Registration required, 703-502-3883. Stringfellow Road. Babies up to 11 months can enjoy rhymes, songs, WEDNESDAY/OCT. 23 stories and more. Free. Registration SUNDAY/NOV. 3 FREE ESTIMATES Time for Tots. 11 a.m. at Centreville required. 703-502-3883. Bluegrass Concert. 7 p.m. at Frying Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Storytime. 1:30 p.m. at Chantilly Pan Farm Park, 2739 West Ox Road, Patios, Walkways, Walls, Paver Driveways, Drive. Children ages 2-3 with adult. Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Reston. Frank Solivan and Dirty Free. Registration required. 703-830- Road. Children age 3-5 can enjoy Kitchen will perform. $15/advance; Landscapes and Much More! 2223. stories and more. Free. Registration $18/door. Doors open at 6 p.m. Food Magic and Mayhem. 7 p.m. at required. 703-502-3883. and beverages available for purchase. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Starlight Storytime. 7 p.m. at Season passes available. Visit Japanese Maples Stringfellow Road. Girls and boys in Centreville Regional Library, 14200 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ 50-65%50-65% OffOff % grades 6-8 can participate in this sci- St. Germain Drive. All ages can bring fryinganpark or 703-222-4664 for 35 fi/fantasy book group. Call for title. a stuffed animal and enjoy stories tickets. PotteryPottery Free. Registration required. 703-502- and fun. Free. Registration required. 30% OFF 3883. 703-830-2223. WashingtonWashington Area’sArea’s 30% OFF Bookalicious! Book Group. 7:30 MONDAY/NOV. 4 BiggestBiggest SelectionSelection Celebrating our Over 200 Varieties p.m. at Chantilly Library, 4000 Bouncin’ Babies. 10:30 a.m. at 40th Anniversary FRIDAY/OCT. 25 Stringfellow Road. Children in grades Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 9023 Arlington Blvd., Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at 3-4 can discuss a book. Free. 703- Stringfellow Road. Babies up to 11 Fairfax, Virginia Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow 502-3883 for title. months can enjoy rhymes, songs, 25%25% OFFOFF 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. Road. Browse adult and children’s stories and more. Free. Registration 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) required. 703-502-3883. •Early Blooming fiction and non-fiction, DVDs, CDs WEDNESDAY/OCT. 30 703-573-5025 and audio books. A large selection of Small Wonders. 11:30 a.m. at Shrubs, Trees & Open 7 days a week books in Korean. Visit Toddlin’ Twos. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Perennials ➠ Visit our new Web site: www.cravensnursery.com www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ a.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, Stringfellow Road. Children ages 12- events or 703-502-3883. 4000 Stringfellow Road. Children age 23 months can enjoy rhymes, songs 2 can enjoy stories and activities. and more. Free. Registration Free. Registration required. 703-502- required. 703-502-3883. SATURDAY/OCT. 26 3883. Frying Pan Farm. 2 p.m. at Chantilly Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Bouncin’ Babies. 3 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow THIS IS Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Meet local animals, enjoy a Road. Browse adult and children’s Road. Babies up to 11 months can story and take home a craft. For “GEORGETTE” fiction and non-fiction, DVDs, CDs enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and children in grades K-6. Registration Georgette is an ador- and audio books. A large selection of more. Free. Registration required. required, 703-502-3883. books in Korean. Visit 703-502-3883. Afternoon Adventures: Nature able Torti with plenty of www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Small Wonders. 4 p.m. at Chantilly Gets Ready for Winter. 3 p.m. at “Tortitude.” She has events or 703-502-3883. Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Centreville Library, 14200 St. come a long way in Air & Scare. 2-7 .m. at Udvar-Hazy Road. Children ages 12-23 months Germain Drive. Children ages 6-12 Center, 14390 Air & Space Museum can enjoy rhymes, songs and more. can learn about how the changing of trusting people, but still Parkway, Chantilly. Wear a costume, Free. Registration required. 703-502- the seasons affect animals and plants. has a little bit of a way enjoy indoor trick-or-treating, creepy 3883. Live animals often appear. Free. to go. She loves to play crafts, experiments and more. Free. A Novel Society. 7 p.m. at Centreville Registration required, 703-830-2223. Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/ Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Kids Knit. 4 p.m. at Chantilly Regional with her siblings and her udvarhazy/ or 703-572-4118. Drive. Adults can discuss a book. Call Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. toys. Come meet this All Hallows’ Eve Celebration. 4-7 for title. Free. 703-830-2223. Learn how to knit or get help with a little cutie p.m. at Sully Historic Site. Get a A Taste of Thriller. 7 p.m. at project. Beginners welcome. For glimpse of things that would have Centreville Regional Library, 14200 children in grades 3 and up. today! been done on All Hallows’ Eve in the St. Germain Drive. Teens can learn Registration required, 703-502-3883. 18th and 19th centuries and before. the routine to Michael Jackson’s Writers of Chantilly. 6:45 p.m. at HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY There will be a fortune teller, games, “Thriller.” For children ages 12-18. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • 703-385-PETS music, stories, a production of “The Free. 703-830-2223. Stringfellow Road. Adults can share Adoptions: By appointment only. • www.hsfc.org Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and more. their work and receive feedback. $10/person. Visit Free. 703-502-3883. 8 ❖ Centre View South ❖ October 24-30, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Roundups

black out any personal information on the Grand Larceny prescription bottles before discarding them. Is Charged A 24-year-old Chantilly man has been Clifton Haunted Trail arrested and charged with grand larceny. He is Kyle M. Pauley of Kimberly Glen Court. Saturday Last Monday, Oct. 14, a City of Fairfax resi- Vampires, witches, goblins and ghouls will dent reported that, on June 7, a man alleg- be lying in wait for their victims along the edly stole several items from a home in the Clifton Haunted Trail, this Saturday, Oct. 10600 block of Springmann Drive and then 26, from 7-10 p.m., in the Town of Clifton’s sold them. Eight-Acre Park. (Rain date, Oct. 27). Tick- Following an investigation, City of Fairfax ets are $15, adults; and $10, children un- police charged Pauley with grand larceny. der 12, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the trail He was held at the Fairfax County Adult entrance. (No advance sales). Detention Center on $2,500 bond. Goblin Gallop Free Carseat is Sunday Inspections The 20th annual Goblin Gallop 5K race, Certified technicians from the Sully Dis- walk and 1K fun run will be held Sunday, trict Police Station will perform free, child Oct. 27, at 8:30 a.m., at the Fairfax Corner safety carseat inspections Thursday, Oct. 24, Shopping Center. Many participants and from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 onlookers wear Halloween costumes; and Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appoint- afterward, there are prizes, refreshments, ment is necessary. But residents should in- a costume contest, live music and a stall the child safety seats themselves so moonbounce. technicians may properly inspect and ad- Rain or shine, the race begins and ends just them, as needed. in front of Coastal Flats restaurant; partici- However, because of time constraints, pants receive commemorative T-shirts. only the first 35 vehicles arriving on each Online registration at www.goblingallop.org date will be inspected. That way, inspectors remains open until race time. All proceeds may have enough time to properly instruct go to the John Quadrino Foundation to Ben- the caregiver on the correct use of the child efit Children with Cancer. seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to con- firm dates and times. Meow-loween at Discard Prescription Animal Shelter In the spirit of Halloween, the Fairfax Medicines Safely County Animal Shelter is celebrating National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day “Meow-loween” with programs, activities is Saturday, Oct. 26. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and half-off cat-adoption fees throughout residents may dispose of unwanted, unused October. Adoptees will receive a free bag of and expired prescription medicines in a treats and goodies for new feline family safe, convenient and responsible way. members. And on “Feline Fridays” this Proper disposal of prescription medicines month, all adult cats are just $5. helps to prevent drug misuse, abuse and This weekend, Oct. 25-27, adoption fees accidental poisoning and keeps the environ- on dogs and cats over age 3 will be waived. ment safe from pollutants. There’ll be games, prizes and spooky, hands- The local drop-off location is the front on fun for families, plus guinea-pig and rab- parking lot of the Sully District Police Sta- bit-petting stations, a haunted cat-condo tion, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. The decorating contest and trick-or-treat for drop off is anonymous. People are asked to shelter pets.ºº

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Email announcements to centreview@ Fairfax. Enjoy food, games, prizes, Alcohol Program, the Halloween Church, 11451 Braddock Road. displays will cover all aspects of connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is bake sale, maze and more. Costumes SoberRide program will operate from Teens, parents and youth-serving transition from school to the real Thursday at noon. Photos welcome. encouraged for the children. Free. 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 until 4 professionals can learn about how to world. For more, visit 703-378-7272 ext. 225. a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, as a way to help youth manage their emotions futurequest.gmu.edu. keep impaired drivers off the road and actions. Free. Register at Grant Writing Workshop. 11 a.m.- SATURDAY/OCT. 26 during this traditionally high-risk, ww.fairfaxyouth.org. A light 12:30 p.m. at Reston Community MONDAY/OCT. 28 Blood Drive. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at holiday period. Area residents ages breakfast, snacks and coffee will be Center, The Gallery at Lake Anne, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Bullying Prevention Course. 6:30- 21 and older celebrating with alcohol served. 1609 Washington Plaza N, Reston. Ashburn or from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 8:30 p.m. at Fairfax County may call the toll-free SoberRide® Free. Hosted by the Arts Council of Government Center, 12000 phone number 1-800-200-TAXI and Fairfax County. Visit Heritage Fellowship Church, 13515-C SATURDAY/NOV. 16 Dulles Technology Drive, Herndon. Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. be afforded a no-cost (up to a $30 www.artsfairfax.org for more. All blood types are needed. To make “Bullying Prevention, Everyone’s fare), safe way home. Visit College and Career Forum. 8:30 Responsibility: What Parents Can www.soberride.com. am.-2:30 p.m. in the Johnson Center an appointment, redcrossblood.org or TUESDAY/NOV. 19 1-800-733-2767. Do.” Register at 703-923-0010. at George Mason University. Fairfax County Public Schools students with Meeting. 7 p.m. at Liberty Middle WEDNESDAY/NOV. 13 disabilities and their parents can get School, 6801 Union Mill Road. SUNDAY/OCT. 27 THURSDAY/OCT. 31 Youth Bullying and Violence information on educational and “Raising Money-Smart Kids” is the Fall Festival. 5-8 p.m. at King of Kings Free Cab Rides. Offered by the Prevention Symposium. 8:30 career opportunities after high topic. Free. Lutheran Church, 4025 Kings Way, nonprofit Washington Regional a.m.-noon at Fairfax Community school. Speakers, workshops and Grant Writing Workshop. Noon at Reston Community Center, The Gallery at Lake Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza N, Reston. Free. Hosted by the Arts Council of Fairfax CENTREVILLE County. Visit www.artsfairfax.org. MONDAY/NOV. 25 The Anglican Church of the Ascension Centreville Garden Club Meeting. 7 p.m. at Sully Government Center, Traditional 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Anglican Services Learn about the “25 Things your Grandmother Never Told You About 1928 Book of Gardening.” Free. Visit Common Prayer centrevillegardenclub.blogspot.com 1940 Hymnal or 703-830-2942. Listening Tour. 6:30 p.m. at Rocky Run Middle School, 4400 Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. parents, students, employees, and community (with Church School and Nursery) members can share their thoughts, concerns and questions about school 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA issues and priorities. They can also 703-830-3176 • www.ascension-acc.org provide their feedback to questions that will be used to develop a Portrait of a Graduate that will provide a framework for a long-range strategic plan for FCPS.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Northern Virginia Family Service is seeking volunteers to organize collection drives of toiletries products for clients in need. Requested items include such things as shampoo, soap, lotion, deodorant, hand sanitizer, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Learn more about Northern Virginia Family Service at www.nvfs.org and contact Colleen Ross [email protected] if interested. The Stuart-Mosby Civil War Cavalry Museum needs volunteers to work on Sundays at 13938 Braddock Road, Centreville. The museum is open from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays, when volunteer help is needed the most. Generally at least two volunteers are on duty for each day of coverage at the museum. The museum is also open on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Mondays Lord of Life Lutheran Church… PENTECOSTAL from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 703-785-

To highlight your faith community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 highlight your faith community, To 5294 or visit www.stuart-mosby.com. Communities of Worship 703-323-9500 Capital Worship Center…703-530-8100 Respite Care Volunteers. Give a St. Andrew Lutheran Church… Church of the Blessed Trinity… ANGLICAN CATHOLIC family caregiver of a frail, older adult 703-830-2768 703-803-3007 a break so they can go shopping, Church of the Epiphany…703-481-8601 St. Andrew The Apostle Catholic Church… METHODIST ORTHODOX attend a doctor’s appointment or Christ the Redeemer…703-502-1732 703-817-1770 have coffee with a friend. Volunteers Centreville United Methodist… Holy Trinity Orthodox Church… are matched with families in or near St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church… ASSEMBLY OF GOD 703-830-2684 703-818-8372 their own neighborhoods in Fairfax 703-266-1310 County. Support and training is Centreville Assembly of God…703-830-1841 Pender United Methodist Church… The Greek Orthodox Parish St. Paul Chung Catholic Church… provided. Contact Kristin Martin at BAHA’I 703-278-8023 of Loudoun County…703-421-7515 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or 703-968-3010 St. Raphael Orthodox Church… [email protected]. Baha’i Faith…1-800-22-UNITE Pleasant Valley United Methodist… St. Timothy Catholic Church…703-378-7461 703-303-3047 Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ 703-327-4461 olderadultservices/volunteer- BAPTIST St. Veronica Catholic Church…703-773-2000 PRESBYTERIAN NON-DENOMINATIONAL solutions.htm. Centreville Baptist Church…703-830-3333 Centreville Presbyterian Church… EPISCOPAL Centreville Community Church… Chantilly Baptist Church…703-378-6880 703-830-0098 Church of the Epiphany…703-715-6070 703-580-5226 ONGOING Clifton Baptist Church…703-263-1161 St. John’s Episcopal Church…703-803-7500 Chantilly Presbyterian Church… Ornament Sale. Various times, at Christian Life Center…703-754-9600 703-449-1354 Second Baptist Church…703-830-1850 JEWISH Greenbriar Giant, 13043 Lee Jackson Clear River Community Church… Clifton Presbyterian Church…703-830-3175 Memorial Highway, Fairfax; other Mount Olive Baptist Church…703-830-8769 Congregation Yad Shalom…703-802-8901 703-881-7443 Young Saeng Korean Presbyterian miscellaneous locations. The Western Ox Hill Baptist Church…703-378-5555 Fairfax County Woman’s Club, a Temple Beth Torah…703-263-2252 Covenant Christian Center…703-631-5340 Church…703-818-9200 charitable organization, sells the BIBLE LUTHERAN Fair Oaks Church…703-631-1112 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 2013 rendition of the White House Chantilly Bible Church…703-263-1188 New Life...703-222-8836 Christmas ornament, inspired by King of Kings Lutheran Church… Wellspring United Church of Christ… 28th President Woodrow Wilson $20. Community Bible Church…703-222-7737 703-378-7272 Tree of Life Bible Church...703-830-4563 703-257-4111 Previous year ornaments available. Call 703-378-6841 or 703-378-6216. 10 ❖ Centre View South ❖ October 24-30, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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Caitlin Egan as Merida, the prin- Matthew Stanley From left are hanged man, Caged zombies (from left): From left are demented animal-killer cess from Disney’s explains a game to Ian Booe, and grim reaper, Amethyst Burrage, Andrea Hanna Soudah and penguin Stephen Cox. “Brave.” Cooper Ritz, 8. Jessi Swanson. Mills and Sophie Wilson.

Westfield High’s Haunted House and Chills and Thrills at Westfield Carnival was Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19.

From left are Carnival planners Catherine From left are Harriet Crossett, Zoe Witches (from left) Brandon Sanchez as a Marvin (Rapunzel) Hawryluk (Minnie Kaley Haller, Shaina Casi Demming as crazy, doll-wielding, Friendly clown TJ and Emily Tobin Mouse) and Morgan Greenberg and Pocahontas at the Shakespeare quoter. Vinsavich. (Belle). Perigard. Gabrielle Moses. beanbag toss. Halloween Candy Buy Back!

Save Your Chompers! Kids bring in your Halloween Candy and receive $1 per pound Up to 5 pounds! Mon. Nov. 4th, Tuesday Nov. 5th•8–5 p.m. Complete Dental Care for the Entire Family BRUCE R. HUTCHISON, D.D.S. MICHAEL H. GORMAN, D.D.S. WHITNEY S. JARRELL, D.D.S. BRIGID B. MOONEY, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY 14245-P Centreville Sq. • Centreville, VA 20121 703-830-9110 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ October 24-30, 2013 ❖ 11 Centre View Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected]

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Westfield running back Tyler Thrasher-Walker carries the ball against Quarterback Mason Scoville and the Westfield football team beat Robinson on Oct. 18. Robinson 14-13 on Oct. 18. Thrasher-Walker Helps Westfield Football Edge Robinson Senior running back goes eclipses 100 yards, scores touchdown. By Jon Roetman found a way to avoid a third loss. loss) as far as being negative or yelling or Robinson tied the score at 7-all late in the Centre View “I didn’t think we should have been down running or anything like that.” first half on a 30-yard touchdown run by 13-7, some mistakes led to that, but we A big reason why Westfield beat Robinson Joe Wilson. The Rams opened the second estfield football coach Kyle didn’t stop fighting, so I’m proud of that,” was senior running back Tyler Thrasher- half with an 11-play, 80-scoring drive that Simmons is still trying to fig Simmons said. “But we need to do a better Walker, who carried 23 times for 185 yards ended with a trick play for a touchdown. Wure out how his team is job of not and a touch- On Third-and-goal from the 9-yard line, dealing with the adversity of putting down, ac- Wilson ran to his right and threw back to suffering its first regular-season losses since ourselves cording to quarterback Jack Rowlett for a touchdown. 2010. in that po- “It’s been difficult. If you’re a stats from The ensuing extra-point kick was missed, In the meantime, the Bulldogs showed sition.” the Wash- however, leaving the door open for they can overcome a second-half deficit. How is competitor, you hate to lose and we ington Post’s Westfield. After Robinson took a 13-7 lead in the the team hate losing. Like our coach always allmetsports.com. The Bulldogs scored on their next drive third quarter, Westfield responded with an dealing Thrasher- and snapped Robinson’s five-game winning 11-play, 78-yard drive, capped by a 1-yard with its said, when you don’t get what you Walker gave streak. There are no moral victories at touchdown run by quarterback Mason first regu- the Bulldogs Robinson,” interim head coach Dan Meier Scoville. The ensuing extra point was good lar-season want, you get experience.” a 7-0 lead said. “I give all the credit to Westfield; they and proved to be the game-winner as the losses since — Westfield running back Tyler Thrasher-Walker with a 3- played a fine football game. We’re very dis- Bulldogs held on for a 14-13 victory over 2010? yard touch- appointed. We thought we were kind of the Rams on Oct. 18 at Robinson Second- “I’m down run in catching stride here.” ary School. more concerned about our coaching staff the opening quarter. Wilson said the Westfield defensive line After back-to-back undefeated regular than I am the kids,” Simmons said. “I’m not “It’s been difficult,” Thrasher-Walker said was doing things, particularly stunts, for seasons in 2011 and 2012, Westfield found sure. This is kind of an interesting group of the team’s losses this season. “If you’re a which the Rams were unprepared. itself at 4-2 after losing to Centreville, 28- and I really don’t have a good read on how competitor, you hate to lose and we hate Westfield improved to 5-2 while Robinson 0, on Oct. 11. The Bulldogs lost to Lake they handled that. losing. Like our coach always said, when fell to 5-2. The Bulldogs will host Herndon Braddock, 28-24, on Sept. 20. Despite trail- We certainly didn’t bring it to the prac- you don’t get what you want, you get expe- at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. The Rams ing Robinson in the second half, Westfield tice field on Monday (after the Centreville rience.” will host Oakton. Sports Briefs

downs, according to the Washington Post’s cats will travel to face W-L at 7:30 p.m. on times for 137 yards and three touch- Centreville Football allmetsports.com. Scott Walter completed Friday, Oct. 25. downs. He also caught two passes for 7 of 8 passes for 142 yards and two touch- 89 yards and a score. Quarterback David Remains downs. Sydnor completed 12 of 18 passes for The Wildcats are ranked No. 2 in the Chantilly Football 226 yards, with two touchdowns and an Undefeated Washington Post’s top 20 and are the high- interception. The Centreville football team defeated est-ranked public school. DeMatha is No. Beats Herndon Chantilly improved to 5-2 while Oakton 42-21 on Oct. 18, improving its 1. The Chantilly football team defeated Herndon fell to 1-6. The Chargers will record to 7-0. Centreville has games against Washing- Herndon 56-40 on Oct. 18, according to the travel to face Yorktown at 7:30 p.m. on Centreville’s AJ Turner carried seven ton-Lee (6-1), Herndon (1-6) and Robinson Washington Post’s allmetsports.com. Friday, Oct. 25. The Hornets will travel times for 152 yards and two touch- (5-2) remaining on its schedule. The Wild- Chantilly’s DeAndre Harris carried 18 to face Westfield.

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Stars Win USSSA Tournament Demarini Stars 13u Prime team won the Patriot Park USSSA tourney the weekend of Sept. 7. In four games they out scored their opponents 62-3. It was the first time the team played together on the 90-foot field. Coached by John Koons, Bob White, Carl House and Barry Hockett, the team is comprised of youth from the Northern Virginia area. School Notes

Email announcements to 1997 graduate of Centreville High of Jeff’s family and friends participated [email protected]. School and a 2001 graduate of Virginia in the annual Army 10 Miler run on Oct. Photos are welcome. Tech, was killed in Operation Iraqi Free- 20 for the 10th year to raise money for dom. After his death, a memorial this scholarship through donations and On April 7, 2003, Jeff Kaylor, a scholarship was set up at CVHS. Several sponsorships.

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