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Westbound Route 29 traffic in Centreville rides on detour lanes on the bridge over the Little Rocky Run stream, driving beside a new and A bird’s-eye view of the Route 29 construction area, just west of Union unfinished section of the road. Mill Road. Moving Forward with Local Road Projects What’s planned for I-66, Routes 28 and 29, Stone, Walney, etc.

By Bonnie Hobbs ❖ Alternate 2A provides direct The Connection access to and from the I-66 express lanes between Route 28 north and everal local road projects I-66 east/west. There’s also direct are either underway, in the access between the express lanes Spipeline or nearing east of Route 28 and Route 28 completion. Below are the south. But drivers can’t go to and details: from Route 28 south and I-66 west. ❖Alternate 2B offers direct access Route 28 Widening between Route 28 north and I-66 This project will widen Route 28 east/west. from Old Centreville Road to the ❖ Alternate 2C has the smallest Prince William County line at Bull footprint, minimizing the impact to Run from four to six lanes. The E.C. Lawrence Park. It has the same work includes intersection improve- travel movements as Alternate 2A, ments, plus pedestrian and bicycle as well as access between the I-66 facilities. Cost estimate: $47.35 express lanes west and Braddock million; FCDOT approved: $47.35 and Walney roads in Centreville. It million. also extends Poplar Tree Road to

It complements the I-66/Route 28 Photo Courtesy of VDOT the park. Interchange and, in conjunction with other road projects, would Route 29 Bridge complete the Route 28 Corridor Replacement through the entire county. This VDOT is currently replacing the project includes intersection im- Route 29 bridge over the Little provements, as well as pedestrian Rocky Run stream in Centreville. and bicycle facilities. Preliminary Besides improving the bridge, itself, engineering should start between the project will also result in a new now and January 2017. sidewalk and shared-use path. The A large development just south of Artist’s rendition of a widened Walney Road Bridge, with inset photo of current new bridge will go from .2 miles the county line is expected to exac- bridge. east of Pickwick Road to Union Mill erbate existing congestion. So this Road and will be just under a half- widening reduces significant con- mile long. gestion between Prince William and already has $50 million programmed for bound and westbound I-66, from Braddock It will be built six lanes wide to accom- Centreville. And as a transportation corri- this project. Cost estimate: $122 million. to and from southbound Route 28, and from modate future traffic, but will initially be dor of regional significance, it would im- Six-year funding approved by Fairfax southbound Route 28 to eastbound I-66 striped for four lanes. A 16-foot-wide, prove access to Dulles International Airport, County Department of Transportation (flyover). raised, grass, median strip will separate Reston and Herndon. (FCDOT): $54 million. This project extends Poplar Tree Road north- and southbound lanes. Each outer Widen and reconstruct westbound I-66 off across Route 28 from Stonecroft Boulevard lane will be 15-feet wide, with the outer- I-66/Route 28 Interchange: ramp to northbound Route 28. Realign to Walney Road. It also involves construc- most three feet earmarked for bicycle rid- Reconstruct portions of the existing in- Braddock/Walney roads and construct over- tion of a new access road to E.C. Lawrence ers. terchange. Remove four traffic signals on pass with ramp connection from north- Park and reduces congestion on both I-66 On the bridge’s south side, a path will Route 28 to enhance safety and improve bound Route 28 to the new bridge. Provide and Route 28. connect to existing trails. The north side will capacity. A VDOT study is underway. VDOT new connections from Braddock to east- Three alternatives are currently proposed: See Moving Forward, Page 4 2 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ August 26 - September 1, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Roundups News

Free Carseat Inspections Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will Torres Trial Date Set for December perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Bond denied for former No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and police officer charged with adjust them, as needed. Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving murdering John Geer. Photo by on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have By Tim Peterson enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the correct use The Connection

of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates Tim Peterson and times. hortly after 10 a.m. on Aug. 19, former Fairfax County Police officer Adam Torres entered the Volunteer Opportunities at CLRC Scircuit courtroom for his arraignment, dressed in a baggy, blue-green prison jumpsuit. Torres was

/The Connection The Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) is currently seek- indicted the previous Monday by a special grand jury ing bi-lingual (English/Spanish) volunteers to help with the daily for killing Springfield resident John Geer in August, operations of the worker center, with its new labor-justice 2013. projects and with a worker-created community newsletter. He was still an officer at the time and one of sev- The CLRC also is seeking volunteers to serve on committees. eral who responded to a call from Geer’s longtime The committees meet quarterly at the Labor Resource Center, partner Maura Harrington that Geer was throwing 5956 Centreville Crest Lane, Centreville at the back side of the her belongings out on to the lawn of their Spring- shopping center. Current committee opportunities include per- Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond F. field home. Morrogh (center) speaks with reporters sonnel, fundraising and communications. See the Volunteer After the indictment, Fairfax County Police said Fairfax listings, http://volunteerfairfax.org/ or email outside the Fairfax County Courthouse Torres surrendered himself that evening at the following the arraignment hearing for [email protected]. County Adult Detention Center. The next volunteer orientation and information session will be former Fairfax County Police officer Circuit Court judge Judge Stephen C. Shannon Adam Torres. Judge Stephen Shannon Sept. 10, 6:30-9: p.m. at the CLRC. RSVP to placed Torres’ arraignment first on his docket. The [email protected]. denied Torres’ counsel’s request to set a defendant’s attorney John F. Carroll began by rebut- bond; Torres was released to the cus- ting his client being held without bond until the trial. tody of the Sheriff’s Office. Both parties Help Labor Resource Center Murder qualifies as an offense for which bond is de- agreed to begin a jury trial on Dec. 14. nied in Virginia, but it can be argued whether the The Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) is seeking a person accused poses a flight risk or is a threat to trial, which Morrogh said he expected would last Spanish speaking electrician to teach home electricity to enhance the community. about a week. As the date was reached, Torres sud- workers’ job skills. A Wednesday morning ESOL instructor is also Carroll stated the case that Torres, 32, immedi- denly collapsed backward and fell to the ground. needed; contact Molly Maddra at [email protected] ately turned himself in, has no prior criminal record Judge Shannon cleared the entire courtroom as for more information. and has a wife and two children. As Hayfield and the bailiffs rendered first aid and called a rescue George Mason University graduate, Carroll said he team. Food Donations for WFCM doesn’t think “you can find anyone with greater ties Torres was taken to a nearby hospital, Morrogh to the community.” said afterwards, and his vitals were said to have re- Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry needs dona- The attorney went on to summarize the Geer shoot- turned to normal. The attorney said it’s not unusual tions of 1-2 pound bags of rice, canned fruit (all types), canned ing incident, beginning to justify Torres by saying a for individuals to faint or pass out in the courtroom. pastas, canned meats (tuna, ham, chicken), cold and hot cereals, handgun owned by Geer had been found on the scene Outside the courthouse, Morrogh commented to spaghetti and sauces, peanut butter, canned vegetables (includ- “within reach, in our estimation,” and that Geer had reporters that though he’s prosecuted judges and ing spinach, collar greens, beets) and cooking oil. made “numerous erratic movements,” prior to Torres lawyers in his career, “It’s rare to see a case like this Toiletries needed, which WFCM clients cannot purchase with firing. — there’s certainly no joy in it.” food stamps, include facial tissues, toothpaste, shampoo and solid And because the shooting in question was in Torres’ As for Torres being the first Fairfax County Police deodorant. performance of duties as a police officer, Carroll ar- officer in 75 years to be charged with such an of- Bring all items to WFCM’S food pantry, weekdays, 9 a.m.-1:30 gued, “there’s no reason for anyone to be fearful.” fense, Morrogh said he thinks “it’s a really good thing p.m., at 13888 Metrotech Drive, near Papa John’s Pizza and Carroll then asked that a bond for Torres be set at that we don’t have many of those.” Kumon Learning Center, in Chantilly’s Sully Place Shopping Cen- $25,000. “It’s just the length of time this case has taken, ter. A volunteer stocker/bagger is needed Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond F. Morrogh that’s not right,” Morrogh said. “We have to have a Contact Annette Bosley at 703-988-9656, ext. 110, or spoke after Carroll in opposition to the bond mo- finality to this.” [email protected]. tion. “Not only did he kill Mr. Geer,” Morrogh said, Fairfax County had withheld much of the infor- “but did so with malice.” Morrogh later added that mation about the case, including Torres’ name, until Learn about Police Department was the consensus of the special grand jury. Geer’s family filed a $12 million lawsuit against the The prosecutor also referenced evidence that Torres Police Department. Torres had been taken out of field Throughout the year, the Fairfax County Police Department will had been in a “deteriorating mental state,” saying work but remained employed by Fairfax County un- th host a series of lectures as part of its 75 anniversary. the former police officer had fought with his super- til he was fired in July of this year. ❖ Sept. 16 – Helicopter Division, 10 a.m. at the Criminal Jus- visor and with his wife because he suspected her of The county justified not releasing the information tice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fcpd-helicopter-di- infidelity. previously due to ongoing investigations by Police vision-tickets-15374129435 Though Morrogh didn’t disagree with Torres’ con- Internal Affairs, the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s of- ❖ Oct. 2 – Early days of Diversity, 11 a.m. at the Massey Build- nection to the community and lack of flight risk, “It’s fice and the U.S. Department of Justice. ing A Level conference room https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ the first time I’ve seen a police officer shoot some- Jeff Stewart, Geer’s best friend who witnessed the early-days-of-diversity-tickets-15374156516 one who had his hands up,” he said. “I think that shooting and became a member of the Fairfax County makes him dangerous.” ad hoc commission to review police practices, sat Meals on Wheels Volunteers Judge Shannon reminded that, “We’re not here to directly behind Torres during the arraignment. He decide the merits of the case today, solely the bond.” had never seen the man face to face prior to that Fairfax County needs Meals on Wheels drivers in Chantilly and Citing “some indications at the time of the inci- morning, and expressed sympathy for Torres and group Meals on Wheels coordinators in both Chantilly and Fairfax. dent of a deteriorating mental state,” Shannon de- members of his family who were present at the hear- Contact Volunteer Solutions at 703-324-5406, TTY 711, nied Carroll’s request for a bond to be set. ing. [email protected] or visit Torres and the attorneys were asked to stand while Stewart described having “mixed emotions” since www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer- the details of his trial were negotiated. Carroll hoped the indictment. “I feel good for the process, and bad solutions.htm. to start early in 2016 while Morrogh was intent to for the man,” he said. begin as soon as possible. Torres’ wife and family members declined to com- The two parties settled on Dec. 14 to begin the ment after the hearing. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ August 26 - September 1, 2015 ❖ 3 News

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Preliminary site work on the drainage culvert for the roundabout is Cars on Pleasant Valley Road head toward the Braddock Road intersec- underway along Pleasant Valley Road, across from Cox Farms. tion and past the roundabout worksite. Moving Forward with Local Road Projects

From Page 2 end of the year. Estimated cost is $15.5 “switching traffic to other lanes, during neering. Cost estimate: $81.55 million; have a 5-foot-wide sidewalk connecting to million. nights and weekends, to the west side of amount approved by FCDOT: $5 million. the Faircrest community and existing side- Pleasant Valley Road while Braddock Road Construct a four-lane divided road be- walks. Estimated cost is $17.7 million and Roundabout at Braddock and drivers use the temporary pavement. tween Stone Road at Route 29 and New anticipated completion is this October. Pleasant Valley Roads There’ll also be right-turn construction, plus Braddock Road. The work includes curb and VDOT will be building a 90-foot-wide curb-and-gutter work along Pleasant Val- gutter, a 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk on Walney Road Bridge and Widening roundabout to improve traffic flow at the ley.” the east side and a 10-foot-wide shared-use The existing, Walney Road bridge over Braddock/Pleasant Valley roads intersection In phase four, Pleasant Valley traffic will path on the west side of Stone Road. Flatlick Branch is disintegrating structurally by Cox Farms in Centreville. Fort Myer Con- be on a shifted alignment. But motorists on Construct a bridge over I-66 and another and surpassed its life expectancy some 18 struction Corp. won the contract to do the Braddock will have been shifted to the bridge over Big Rocky Run. Re-stripe west- years ago. So VDOT is replacing it with a work. Estimated project cost is $5.8 million, south. Phase five will feature the actual bound New Braddock Road to provide two, wider, sturdier and safer bridge. with completion anticipated by spring 2016. construction of the roundabout. through travel lanes. This overpass could The new bridge will have a four-lane ca- Steve Udzinski, with WBCM Highway “Barrels will delineate the work-zone ar- reduce congestion at the I-66/Route 28 and pacity with bike lanes. Walney Road will Construction – Fort Myer’s primary designer eas,” said Udzinski. “We’ll build the center I-66/Route 29 interchanges. In addition, a also be widened from two to four lanes from – explained each phase of the project. Phase island and then the splitter islands and then future Metrorail station near this site is 250 feet south of Mariah Court to Willard one, he said, is “to do the drainage culvert do the final pavement and markings. We’re listed on the county’s Comprehensive Plan. Road. and ditch off of the roadway, so it shouldn’t also doing a trail connection to the inter- In addition, the downhill curve on north- impede traffic. We’ll also do temporary pav- section. There’ll be a crosswalk across Route 29 from Union Mill Road to south Walney will be smoothed out signifi- ing along Braddock and Pleasant Valley Braddock Road and a sidewalk along the Buckley’s Gate Drive cantly to make it descend gradually. The roads to be able to later maintain two lanes Cox Farms property.” This project provides pedestrian facilities road will also be raised 10 feet higher in of traffic on these roads in all directions.” Meanwhile, VDOT also said the round- on the north side of Route 29 and widens the area where it currently dips down as During phase two, he said, “We’ll main- about work won’t interfere with Cox Farms’s Route 29 in this area from four to six lanes. drivers leave the bridge, for better sight dis- tain the existing traffic patterns north of daily operation or fall festival, which at- It complements the VDOT bridge-replace- tance. Pleasant Valley Road.” He also noted that tracts thousands of people from through- ment project at Little Rocky Run and com- The old bridge is now closed and a de- some phases could take anywhere from a out the Washington Metropolitan area. pletes the widening of Route 29 from tour is in place through the summer. The couple weeks to a couple months. Shirley Gate Road to Centreville. goal is to complete the new bridge by the Udzinski said phase three will involve Stone Road Overpass over I-66 It’s currently the last segment of Route from Route 29 to Route 28 29 between the City of Fairfax and This project provides an alternative to Centreville that’s not six lanes, so this work Route 28 that goes from Centreville to the would eliminate the last remaining bottle- Westfields Corporate Center. It received neck. Cost estimate: $32.7 million; FCDOT partial funding for an alignment study, en- approved: $25 million. Preliminary engi- vironmental analysis and preliminary engi- neering could start as early as July 2018.

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Welcome from Police Chief Ed Roessler @ChantillyConnec Newcomers Newspaper of ear Community Members: from the Task Force on 21st Century Policing. Chantilly The Fairfax County Guide Many forums have been held throughout the Fair Oaks / Fair Lakes DPolice Department was community and numerous initiatives are in A Connection Newspaper established on July 1, 1940 dred national standards estab- development to increase public engagement An independent, locally owned weekly and today we have an authorized lished by the Commission on with the community to build upon mutual trust. newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. strength of 1,372 sworn law enforcement Accreditation for Law En- The Police Department, along with the Com- Published by officers who protect and serve the com- forcement Agencies. The on- munity Services Board, other public safety Local Media Connection LLC munities of the County. On average, of- site assessment, required to agencies, and mental health advocates have 1606 King Street ficers respond to over 400,000 calls for obtain accredited status, is partnered to develop additional crisis interven- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 service each year. As we engage with the scheduled for early 2016 and tion programs, including a drop off center Free digital edition delivered to communities we serve, we understand Chief Edwin C. will be conducted by assessors which will provide a viable jail diversion alter- your email box. Go to our profession must always assess our Roessler Jr. from outside the Common- native for those in mental health crisis. We look connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe services and constantly strive to challenge wealth of Virginia. The De- forward to achieving this critical strategic goal. each other to re-engineer how we deliver es- partment continues to maintain its accredited In recent years a majority of our homicides NEWS DEPARTMENT: sential law enforcement services in a commu- status from the Virginia Law Enforcement Pro- have been domestic related. On July 1, 2015, [email protected] nity that exceeds 1.1 million residents. We are fessional Standards Commission. the Fairfax County Police Department launched Steven Mauren fortunate to have an engaged community During the last year the Department’s social a Lethality Assessment Program in which all Editor, 703-778-9415 which continues to assist us in preventing and media presence has continued to expand in patrol officers have been trained to adminis- [email protected] fighting crime, increasing the culture of safety efforts toward sharing more information with ter an assessment to provide resources to vic- Bonnie Hobbs to preserve the sanctity of life for all, and keep the community. Recently the Department tims of domestic violence which are available Community Reporter, 703-778-9438 [email protected] pace with rapid urbanization. posted 10 years of officer-involved shooting 24/7. This program truly demonstrates engage- Your Police Department proactively under- case summaries and data on our public web ment with many partners who share our goal Jon Roetman Sports Editor, 703-752-4013 took an independent review of its use of force site. Our goal is to share information on of- in increasing services and eliminating domes- [email protected] training, and related policies and procedures. ficer-involved shooting cases in order for the tic violence. @jonroetman The review, conducted by the Police Executive community to better understand the investi- In early 2015 another community engage- Research Forum, proposed 71 enhancement gative processes of these events and to engage ment endeavor was launched with the creation ADVERTISING: recommendations. The core theme of change in dialogue on these matters. of the Ad Hoc Police Policy and Practices Com- For advertising information [email protected] is adopting the philosophy of the sanctity of In 2013, the Department created a Chief’s mission. This Commission is comprised of five 703-778-9431 life in all we do. We have initiated policy Council on Diversity Recruitment. Its strategic sub-committees which are conducting reviews changes and embarked on many training pro- mission is to assist the Department to increase of the Police Department as related to use of Karen Washburn Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 grams which embrace state-of-the-art decision the cultural diversity of the sworn, civilian, and force; communications; recruitment, diversity, [email protected] making models and best practices for de-esca- volunteer workforce to better reflect the di- and applicant vetting; and independent over- Andrea Smith lation and escalation techniques and new ini- versity of the communities we serve. When vis- sight and investigations. The Commission will Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 tiatives to safely interact and divert from jail iting the Chief’s website you can view the di- make recommendations to the Board of Su- [email protected] those suffering mental illness. Currently 43 versity scorecard accountability measure, read pervisors this fall. The Police Department is Debbie Funk percent of our patrol officers are certified in the Council’s strategic plan document, and highly engaged with all of the community National Sales Crisis Intervention Team training and all re- learn about the varied volunteer opportunities members serving on the Commission and we 703-778-9444 [email protected] cruits now receive parallel training. you can engage in with the Police Department. look forward to positive change recommenda- Other recent policy changes include the con- Several community members have graciously tions to better serve all of Fairfax County. David Griffin Marketing Assistant cepts of being able to hold and contain events volunteered time from their busy personal lives The Police Department values technology 703-778-9431 in order to develop successful resolutions to to establish and serve on a Communities of advances and we are migrating to a new [email protected] each call for service when possible. Trust Committee which is comprised of all pub- records management system to assist all per- In 2014, the Police Department began a self- lic safety agencies and reports directly to the sonnel in achieving an intelligence led com- Editor & Publisher assessment process to align all of its policies chairman of the County Board of Supervisors. Mary Kimm See Roessler, Page 7 [email protected] and procedures to comply with several hun- This effort aligns well with recommendations @MaryKimm

Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon Schools Need Support at All Levels [email protected] Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Tamara Derenak Kaufax to the FCPS operating budget has not changed equate budgets since 2008, FCPS has had to Managing Editor Lee District Representative Kemal Kurspahic in that time. The annual transfer from the raise class size three times and forego regular Photography: Fairfax County School Board Fairfax County government to the schools has teacher step increases four times, budget Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel also not kept pace with growing enrollments choices that are simply not sustainable. In that Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly t is encouraging to read in a recent Con- and costs. FCPS is spending $1,000 less per time the relative share of county and state Production Manager: Inection commentary by Jim Corcoran, child, in real dollars, than in 2008 - the state funding has not changed, so both funding bod- Geovani Flores president and CEO Fairfax County Cham- and county governments share this responsi- ies are responsible for the very challenging Special Assistant to the Publisher ber of Commerce (“Now Is Time to Unite for bility. position FCPS finds itself in today. Jeanne Theismann Education”), that the chamber is taking seri- Mr. Corcoran correctly points out that FCPS It is past time for school systems, local gov- [email protected] @TheismannMedia ously the funding crisis facing Fairfax County has received increased funding from the county ernments, PTAs, employee associations and Public Schools. Mr. Corcoran is absolutely right over the years. It is important to note that dur- businesses throughout Virginia to join forces CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 that K-12 spending at the state level has not ing the last eight years, however, enrollment and hold the General Assembly accountable for [email protected] kept pace with rising enrollments and costs. growth and rising costs have outpaced in- its responsibility to fully fund K-12 education In fact, Virginia now ranks in the top 10 na- creased revenue by $500 M. In FY 2015, for in every corner of the Commonwealth. The tionally in measures of wealth, but in the bot- example, the county increased the transfer to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce has an tom 10 in support for public schools. Virginia the school system by 3 percent resulting in an opportunity to lead the business community ranks 41st out of 50 states in K-12 funding. increase in revenue of $51.5 M. In that same in that fight. After eight years of painful budget cuts, the year, FCPS experienced unavoidable cost in- I hope the chamber also takes a leading role deep deficit FCPS faces for FY 2017 — per- creases totaling $78 M: a required increase to in local advocacy for full funding of FCPS for haps in the range of $100 million — is cer- the Virginia Retirement System of $38.9 M; FY 2017 and beyond. As Mr. Corcoran has of- tainly due in part to chronic underfunding of health rate increases of $19.9 M; and enroll- ten said, great public schools are the smartest public schools at the state level. However, the ment growth of $19.5 M. investment we can make in our local economy. relative share of state and county contributions To balance the cumulative effects of inad- We are stronger together.

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By Ashley Claire Simpson

esidents have a number of no- table places and activities at Rtheir fingertips. “I love that there are so many wineries and breweries in such close prox- imity around the area,” Centreville resident Elizabeth Samet said. “There’s always some- thing to do on the weekends or on days off. It’s so close to Washington D.C., so if I’m feeling like enjoying the city, it’s a short drive away. On the other hand, if I’m look- Photo by Will Palenscar ing for something a little more low key, I can enjoy an afternoon at a winery or local brewery.” While locals can enjoy wine at a number of wineries, Centreville residents have a local option with The Winery at Bull Run. For history buffs, the Battle of Bull Run was fought less than 10 miles away from Centreville dwellers. Take a step back into Manassas National Battlefield Park is a short drive away. Civil War history and learn more about this battle at the Manassas National Battlefield tion,” Tederick said. “It is also so convenient “I also love the diversity in the area,” said Park. because it is well located to routes 66, 28, Samet, who is originally from North Caro- Samet moved to Centreville earlier this 29 and 50.” lina. “In my neighborhood alone, there is year and said she said there is always some- Speaking of restaurants, Tederick said such a mix of people and everyone is very Roessler thing to do without too much driving. There newcomers must eat at Ciao, a new Italian friendly. This is the first place I’ve lived are options for any kind of activity she is restaurant that has won recognition from where I have actually gotten to know my From Page 6 craving. both Open Table and Northern Virginia neighbors. I love that.” “My favorite thing about living in the area magazine. Tederick agreed that Centreville feels like munity policing model. The Depart- is that it’s so accessible to everything,” she Raising two elementary school aged chil- a warm and friendly community, citing a ment is also preparing to institute an said. “I can get to the mountains or the dren, Tederick said he appreciates having a memorable time from years ago. electronic summons system for issu- beach so easily. I’m just a hop, skip and a family in Centreville. “Here’s a perfect example of how tightknit ing traffic and criminal violations. Our jump away from the city, or I can go hiking “It’s a great place to raise a family,” he the community it is,” Tederick said. “My son patrol cruisers are equipped with in- in the Shenandoah, and all these options said. “Our elementary school, Virginia Run, has a peanut allergy. So, one afternoon af- car video recording devices and we are are just a day trip.” is highly ranked and there are lots of woods ter Halloween, I came downstairs to every- exploring the viability of body worn Keith Tederick has lived in Centreville and streams. There is a lot to do around one in my family relaxing downstairs. Next cameras with community stakehold- since 2001 and agreed that one reason the here, with the battlefields close and local thing I know, I see my son pop something in ers. area is ideal is because it is so accessible. races and other events that the community his mouth — a Reese’s peanut putter cup. To learn more about the Fairfax As the area has grown and matured over puts on. It is also nice and quiet. We’ve lived We called 911 and I am not kidding you: County Police Department, please visit the years, he said one of the benefits has in our current house for about five years, within a minute, the fire marshal was knock- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/po- remained its geographic location, close to and I’ve never had any issues with vandal- ing on our door. He lives in our neighbor- lice/ major highways. ism or anything.” hood. Less than 15 minutes later, there must Welcome to Fairfax County, a great “Centreville has really grown up with a Samet said Centreville has the benefits have been about 15 EMTs in our house. It place to live, work, play and grow old. lot of new restaurants and other construc- of a city with a small town feel. was insane how quickly that happened.”

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returning players, but few started in 2014. Chargers finished “We have a group of girls coming back,” Chapman said. “It’s about half of the [2014] 6A North region team. Problem is the half that graduated all played a lot and most of them were start- runner-up in 2014. ers.”

By Bonnie Schipper THE TEAM will again rely on a short-pass- ing offense, as they lack the physical s Kyler Zampiello (class of 2015) strength and size of other teams in the re- Aprepares to play in her first field gion. hockey game at James Madison Uni- “We aren’t a big-hitting team like some versity, the Chantilly Chargers are prepar- schools we play, like Westfield,” Chapman ing to play their first game without her. A said. “We dink and donk and get it up the first-team all-region selection in 2013 and Senior Paige Hinds enters Junior Caroline Barnes, left, reading dur- field. We’ve always been blessed with girls 2014, Zampiello led the Chargers from the the 2015 season as the ing a weather delay, is a goalkeeper for the with great speed so when we make a mis- goal. Chantilly goalkeeper, Chantilly field hockey team. take, we are able to catch up and recover.” “[Zampiello] is a hell of a player, so if we following two-time first- Chantilly went 15-5 last season and fin- screwed up she would make up for it in the team all-region selection Photos by ished 6A North region runner-up, losing to goal,” Chantilly head coach Ralph Chapman Kyler Zampiello, who now Bonnie Schipper Fairfax 2-1 in double overtime in the region said. “We aren’t a team that always scores plays for JMU. championship game. The Chargers lost to a lot of goals, so the goalie is huge for us.” Cox 1-0 in the state semifinals. Stepping up to fill in the goalie position Chantilly’s first game of the 2015 season for Chantilly this season is senior Paige is goalie Caroline Barnes, a junior. practice, she will miss at least the first three was scheduled for Monday against West Hinds. In her second year on varsity, though, “Going into this season, the team expects games of the season. Potomac, but was postponed due to inclem- Hinds lacks ample game experience, hav- more from me and [Barnes] because “Macy is the only carryover I have from ent weather. The Chargers will host McLean ing played behind Zampiello. [Zampiello] was so good,” Hinds said. “I’m my defense last year. She’s solid as a rock,” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. “[Hinds] has got some ability and can working my way up there.” Chapman said. “We won’t have her these “Our games are anything but boring,” play,” Chapman said. “She’s just not seen a One of the players expected to lead the next few games, so we’ll have to see what Chapman said. “We’re either knocking on lot of playing time.” Chargers defensively is Macy Parana. How- we’re made of.” the door trying to score or running down Another option for the Chargers’ defense ever, after being hit in the face by a stick in Offensively, the team has a number of the field like ‘Oh, here we go again.’”

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Email [email protected] or SUPPORT GROUP 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Board MONDAY/AUG. 31 [email protected]. Telephone Support Group for Auditorium of the Fairfax County Meet the Candidates. 7-10 p.m. at Family Caregivers of Older Government Center, 12000 Fairfax County Public Access SATURDAY/SEPT. 12 Adults Government Center Parkway. AARP . 7 p.m. every second Tuesday Television, 2929 S. Eskridge Road, Parent Information Meeting. 10 THURSDAY/OCT. 15 and the Philippine American of the month. This telephone support Fairfax. Meet Virginia State Senate a.m. at Chantilly Library Meeting Liberty Republican Women’s Club Foundation for Charities will present group is designed to help caregivers candidate JC “Chap” Petersen and Room, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Anniversary. a program geared toward educating 6 p.m. social hour of older adults share experiences, House of Delegates candidates, David Chantilly. Primrose Schools is people about options for senior and 7 p.m. program at Sully gain support and get important Bulova and Sang H. Yi before the building a new preschool to open in caregiving. Listen to a lecture, Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft information without having to travel. upcoming election and ask questions. early 2016. The Primrose School of participate in a discussion and have Blvd., Chantilly. The club celebrates These are one-hour free sessions. Free. Email [email protected] or Chantilly will offer programs for questions answered by experts from its fifth anniversary. Free and the Find out more and register at [email protected]. infant through pre-kindergarten as Fairfax County Services for Older public is welcome. Call 703-378- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ well as after-school programs. Free. Adults. Free. RSVP requested but not 4190. olderadultservices/ and click on Visit www.primrosechantilly.com. Caregiver Telephone Support Group. Fair Oaks Parkinson’s Support ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Group for people living with SEPT.12-FEB. 20 Residents Can “E-cycle” at the I-66 Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and Deer Management Archery transfer station. It is free but family, meets on the fourth Saturday SYA Annual Board Program. Under the oversight of residents may be asked to show proof monthly, 10 a.m.-noon at Sunrise at the Fairfax County Police of residency. Personal waste only. Fair Oaks, 3750 Joseph Siewick Meeting Rescheduled Department, in collaboration with The I-66 station is located at 4618 Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-378-7221 or the Fairfax County Park Authority West Ox Road, Fairfax and open from visit www.fairoaksparkinsons.com for The Southwestern Youth Association annual Executive Board and the Northern Virginia Regional 8 a.m.-4 p.m. from Monday-Saturday more. of Directors Election Meeting has been rescheduled for Wednes- Park Authority, the archery program and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sundays. is conducted in parks and other Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/ day, Sept. 2. The meeting will begin at 7:30, location to be deter- locations throughout Fairfax County. recycling/electric-sunday.htm. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED mined. The SYA Executive Board of Directors positions are for a Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/ Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax one-year term and include the following positions: President, vice- wildlife/archery/archery- Burke serves those 50+ and who no program.htm. DONATIONS longer drive. Volunteer drivers are president, secretary and treasurer. Nominations are currently The student Auto Sales Program needed for trips (Monday-Friday) to being accepted and may be submitted to the SYA Office at operating from Centreville High medical appointments and [email protected]. Applicants must be in good standing with THURSDAY/SEPT. 17 School works in conjunction with the companion shopping within the Liberty Republican Women’s Club CVHS automotive technology classes Fairfax/Burke area. Contact Barry SYA and at least 21 years of age. This meeting is open to the Meeting. 6 p.m. social hour and 7 to bring in donated automobiles, Wickersham at 703-359-2918 or community. Any questions, contact the SYA Office at 703-815- p.m. program at Sully Government boats and motorcycles for students to [email protected] or contact John 3362 [email protected]. Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., work on. Some refurbished vehicles Taylor at 703-239-2898 or Chantilly. Del. Jim LeMunyon will be are sold, with 75 percent of the [email protected]. the guest speaker. Free and the proceeds going back to the auto tech 8 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ August 26 - September 1, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Woman Dies after Crash An 85-year-old woman who was tempted to turn left on Roberts injured in an Aug. 12 crash died Road, in the path of the oncoming on Sunday, Aug. 16. She has been Cadillac. The two vehicles collided identified as Nancy Schade, of the in the intersection. Fairfax area. The driver and passenger in the Police were called to the inter- van were not injured. section of Braddock Road and Rob- Detectives would like to speak erts Road for the two-vehicle crash with anyone who may have wit- around 2:12 p.m. on Sunday, Au- nessed this crash. gust 16. Those who saw this crash are A police investigation deter- asked to call police at 703-280- mined that a 47-year-old 0553 or contact Crime Solvers Chantilly-area man was driving a electronically by visiting 2000 Ford van east on Braddock www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or

Photo by Will Palenscar Road. The woman, driving a 2001 text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus Cadillac, was traveling west on a message to CRIMES(274637) or Braddock Road. The Ford van at- by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477). Strand To Lead Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County Whitney Strand has been ap- from Snapshot pointed as the new executive di- Florida Steven Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum display thousands of aviation and space rector of the Unified Prevention State artifacts, including a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, a Concorde, and the space shuttle Coalition of Fairfax County (UPC). Univer- Discovery. The center also offers the Airbus IMAX Theater and the Donald D. Engen Strand has served as program di- sity, also Observation Tower, which provides a 360-degree bird’s-eye view of Washington rector of the countywide coalition previ- Dulles International Airport and the surrounding area. that works to prevent substance ously abuse and keep Fairfax County was pro- youth and young adults safe and gram drug free. manager Working alongside Deputy Ex- Strand of pa- Bulletin Board ecutive Director Diane Eckert, tient ser- Strand leads the non-profit orga- vices for the area chapter of the Email announcements to centreview@ weekends. Sully is a historic house p.m. and Mondays from 10 a.m.-4 connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, museum owned and operated by the p.m. Call 703-785-5294 or visit nization that includes more than Lupus Foundation of America and time, location, description and contact for Fairfax County Park Authority. www.stuart-mosby.com. 60 community partners and an worked for the community affairs event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- Volunteer at Sully can choose an Fairfax County. Looking for award-winning high school Youth division of the Inova Health Sys- aspect of historic interpretation, volunteers to oversee the safety of tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Council. tem. She also served as the asso- Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- event support or any other area to the older adult for a few hours each fore event. make a difference for visitors. Call month while family caregivers are Before joining UPC last fall, ciate board president of Girls on 703-437-1794 for an interview. Visit given a well deserved break. Support Strand had served as coordinator the Run of Northern Virginia. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully- and training are provided. Contact VOLUNTEERS NEEDED historic-site for more. Kristin Martin at 703-324-7577, TTY of the READY Coalition in Arling- Visit www.unifiedprevention For these and other volunteer The Fairfax Station Railroad 711, or ton County, working to prevent coalition.org as well as opportunities, call 703-324-5406, Museum needs volunteer docents [email protected]. substance abuse. Strand, who has www.facebook.com/ on Sunday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. Fairfax County’s Respite Care TTY 711 or visit a master’s degree in public health unifiedpreventioncoalition. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults Greet museum visitors and tell them volunteers give family caregivers of a and click on Volunteer Solutions: about the exhibits, the Museum and frail older adult a well-deserved ❖ The Sully Senior Center in the its railroad and Civil War history. break so they can go shopping, Centreville needs a certified personal Docents should possess good people attend a doctor’s appointment or just Crime Report trainer, preferably with experience skills. Opportunity for those have coffee with a friend. Support interested in railroads, the Civil War and training are provided.Contact working with older adults. The following incidents were reported scribed as Hispanic, between 17 to 20 ❖ and Northern Virginia history. Emmy Thompson at 703-324-7404, Meals on Wheels needs drivers in by the Fair Oaks Police Station. years of age, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, Chantilly and McLean. Substitute Training and orientation provided. TTY 711, or Other volunteer opportunities are [email protected]. ASSAULT/DESTRUCTION OF 145 pounds, wearing all black clothing, drivers needed throughout the PROPERTY: 3900 block of Fair Ridge a black ski mask covering his face and county. gardening, publicity and exhibit planning. The Museum is located at Drive, Aug. 19 at about 2:48 a.m. The black gloves. ❖ Korean Meals on Wheels needs ONGOING Korean-speaking volunteers to deliver 11200 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax victim was getting into his vehicle when ROBBERY, 13300 block of Franklin meals in Centreville, Annandale and Station. Call Michael at 703-945- The Chantilly Public Library is a man approached, yelling derogatory Farm Road, Aug. 15 at about 10:31 p.m. Falls Church. 7483 for more information, or visit sponsoring a free writing contest words and swinging a baton. The sus- A man entered the Sunoco gas station, The Northern Virginia Long-Term Fairfaxstation.org open to all middle and high school pect struck the windshield with the displayed a handgun to an employee Care Ombudsman Program Northern Virginia Family Service students in Fairfax County. Students baton then fled on foot. Officers located and demanded money. The suspect took needs volunteer advocates for is seeking volunteers to organize are invited to write a short story, the suspect and arrested him. The victim cash and merchandise and fled. The vic- residents in assisted living and collection drives of toiletries products essay or poem on the topic “Mysteries did not sustain any physical injury. A 19- tim did not require medical attention. nursing facilities. Training is for clients in need. Requested items and Wonders” – about a hidden year-old man from Fairfax was charged The suspect was described as male of provided in March. Call 703-324- include shampoo, soap, lotion, treasure or marvel, a surprise history with simple assault and destruction of unknown race, between 5 feet 7 inches 5861, TTY 711 or email deodorant, hand sanitizer, or a new discovery. First through property. and 5 feet 10 inches tall, 155 to 180 toothbrushes and toothpaste. Learn third place winners will be chosen to [email protected]. SEX OFFENSE, Lee Jackson Memo- pounds and wearing a full face mask, Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ltc. more about Northern Virginia Family read their work at an author event Service at www.nvfs.org and contact held on Sunday, Sept. 27, at the rial Highway near West Ox Road, Aug. black jacket, black pants and gloves. Homeless Animals Rescue Team is 16 at about 12:41 a.m. The victim took UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 13100 block looking for volunteers to hold dogs at Colleen Ross [email protected] if Chantilly Regional Library. Winners interested. also will receive a writing prize a cab in Arlington. The victim fell asleep of Rounding Run Circle, Aug. 14. A resi- adoption events, Saturdays noon-3 and awoke to find the driver of the cab dent reported an unknown person p.m. Volunteers must be 18 or older. The Stuart-Mosby Civil War package, and have their work Cavalry Museum needs volunteers published in a future Writers of inappropriately touching her. The victim entered the residence. Nothing was Events will be held at Petsmart, did not require medical attention. The taken. 13866 Metrotech Drive, Chantilly. to work on Sundays at 13938 Chantilly anthology. Submissions suspect was described as Asian male, Call 703-691-HART or visit Braddock Road, Centreville. The must be made by Aug. 15. Email to www.hart90.org for more. museum is open from 1-4 p.m. on [email protected]. 50s, gray hair, wearing a dark-colored LARCENIES Sully Historic Site needs volunteers Sundays, when volunteer help is Registration Open. SYA fall sports shirt, blue jeans and sandals. 12500 block of Fair Lakes Circle, to help plan and present programs. needed the most. Civil War buffs who include: Babe Ruth baseball, Little ROBBERY, 3000 block of Centreville purse from business. Volunteers who enjoy gardening, want something worthwhile to do on League baseball/T-ball, cheerleading, Road, Aug. 16, at about 11:03 p.m. A 13000 block of Lee Jackson Memorial working with children, learning new Sundays are perfect candidates. field hockey, football, soccer, man entered the Vocellis Pizza, dis- Highway, merchandise from business. recipes and cooking methods, or just Generally at least two volunteers are softball, track & field, volleyball and played a handgun to an employee and 2900 block of Hunters Branch Road, like to be around interesting people on duty for each day of coverage at travel baseball. Register early to demanded money. The suspect took property from business are needed both weekdays and the museum. The museum is also ensure team placement and avoid cash and fled. The victim did not require 13700 block of Maple Sugar Lane, open on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 late fees. Visit www.syasports.org. medical attention. The suspect was de- cash from vehicle. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ August 26 - September 1, 2015 ❖ 9 703-778-9411 “ ” Employment Zone 4: Classified Zone 4 Ad Deadline: Bulky Boy • Centreville Monday Noon

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Email announcements to chantilly@ Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. spot. Book title “One Plus OneÓ by Jojo 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Guests connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, Stories and activities for children age Duplo Storytime. Every other Moyes. Adults. Free. Call 703-830- are invited to commemorate the time, location, description and contact for 3-5 with caregiver. Free. Call 703- Wednesday, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. at 2223 with questions and to reserve a evacuation efforts at Fairfax Station event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- 502-3883 to reserve a spot. the Chantilly Library, 4000 spot. during the battles of Second tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is English Conversation Group. Stringfellow Road. Develop and Manassas and Ox Hill in 1862. Re- Thursdays, 7 p.m. at the Chantilly reinforce early literacy skills for enactors and modern practitioners Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- FRIDAY/AUG. 28 fore event. Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. reading success. Ages 1-3 with adult. will demonstrate life-saving Practice English with a group of Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a Ice Cream and Butter Making. 1-3 techniques. Tickets are $4 for adults students and adults. Free. Call 703- spot. p.m. at Sully Historic Site, 3650 16 and older; $2 for children 5-15, ONGOING 502-3883 to reserve a space. Sully Historic Site. 3650 Historic Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. Churn and free museum members and “Evenings on the Ellipse” Concert English Conversation Group. Sully Way. Enjoy guided tours of the butter, crank ice cream and play children younger than 5. Visit www.fairfax-station.org for more. Series. Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m. at Saturdays, 3 p.m. at the Centreville 1794 home of Northern Virginia’s historic games. There is a $7 fee. Pakistan Festival. 2-10 p.m. at Bull the Fairfax County Government Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain first Congressman, Richard Bland Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov. Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Center Ellipse (Backyard),12000 Drive. Practice English with a group Lee. $7/adult; $6/student; $5/senior Drive, Centreville. Attend a festival Government Center Parkway. of students and adults. Free. Call and child. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. SATURDAY/AUG. 29 celebrating Pakistani culture. The Chairman Sharon Bulova of the 703-830-2223 for more. 703-437-1794. English Conversation Group Singing. Astronaut Academy. event will showcase traditional Fairfax County Board of Supervisors . 7:30 p.m. at Lord of Life 10:30 a.m.-4:30 music, food, dance and more. hosts weekly live music events. Relax Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Chantilly Lutheran Church, 13421 Twin Lakes p.m. at Claude Moore Education Admission to the event is free. Visit to the music and enjoy Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Drive, Clifton. The Fairfax Jubil-Aires Center, Udvar-Hazy Air Space www.pakistanifestivalusa.com. complimentary samples of local Practice English with a group of rehearse every Wednesday which Museum, 14390 Air and Space Living History Performance. 3 p.m wines. Free. Visit students and adults. Free. Call 703- includes training by an award- Museum Parkway, Chantilly. at The Winery at Bull Run, 15950 Lee www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. 502-3883 to reserve a space. winning director. Visit Smithsonian TechQuest: Astronaut Sully District Starlight Cinema. Plant Clinic. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at www.fairfaxjubilaires.org for more. Academy is a free alternate reality Highway, Centreville. The Benson- Starlight Storytime. Rice story will be presented The Saturday, Aug. 29, gates open at 6 the Chantilly Library, 4000 Every other game that will challenge participants Benson-Rice story is about Amos p.m. at 5860 Trinity Parkway, Stringfellow Road. A neighborhood Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the Centreville to become an astronaut-in-training Benson, a farmer near Sudley Centreville. Evenings begin with plant clinic with horticultural tips, Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain for a future trip to Mars. Instructions Church, and John Rice, a Yankee programs for children provided by information, techniques, and advice. Drive. Stories under the stars for ages and guidance are given via a special private with the New Hampshire New Life Christian Church and Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a 4-8. Wear pajamas and bring stuffed webpage accessed on a mobile Volunteers who was mortally movies start at dusk. Admission is space. friends. Free. Call 703-830-2223 to device. Players should bring their ESL Book Club. wounded on Henry Hill and left for free. Mondays, 7 p.m. at reserve a space. own phones or devices equipped with Summer Reading Program. the Centreville Regional Library, an internet browser and a camera. dead near Sudley Church during the First Battle of Manassas. Taste the Through Sept. 5 at all regional 14200 St. Germain Drive. Meet and The game is aimed at upper FRIDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 26-30 red wine blend “Reconciliation” in libraries. Come to the library for discuss a book chosen by group. Free. elementary and middle school Discover the Dinosaurs. honor of Benson and Rice. Free. Visit books and other fun events. All ages Call 703-830-2223 with questions Friday, 12- visitors and their families. Admission www.wineryatbullrun.com for more. welcome. Free. Visit and to reserve a spot. 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and is free. Parking is $15. Visit ESL Book Club www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ . Every other Saturday, Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Dulles www.airandspace.si.edu for more. 11 a.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000 Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Center, Charity Dog Wash. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at branches/ for locations and FRIDAY/SEPT. 4 information. Stringfellow Road. Adults learning Chantilly. Come with the whole Weber’s Pet Supermarket back lot, The IAI Foundation Golf Classic. 9 Toddlin’ Twos. Tuesdays, 10:30 and english are welcome to meet and family to this dinosaur show that 11021 Lee Highway, Fairfax. a.m.-3 p.m. at Bull Run Golf Club, 11:30 a.m. at the Chantilly Library, discuss a book chosen by the group. includes rides, games, displays and a Volunteers of SPCA NoVa will wash 3520 James Madison Highway, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Early To find out book title, call 703-502- Dino theater. $16-25 admission. Call and towel dry your dog, trim nails, Haymarket. The Integrity literacy storytime with songs and 3883. 703-378-0910. and clean ears. Donation based on Lego Block Party Applications Incorporated (IAI) activities included. Age 2 with . Every other size of dog. Call 703-799-9390. Foundation, based in Chantilly, is caregiver, free. Call 703-502-3883 to Tuesday, 3 p.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. WEDNESDAY/AUG. 26˙ hosting a charity golf tournament to reserve a spot. SUNDAY/AUG. 30 Storytime for Three to Fives. Legos will be provided for an A Novel Society Book Discussion. 7 raise fund for IAI’s many programs First Responders Day. 1-4 p.m. at including Diving With Heroes, a Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. at the Chantilly afternoon of building. Grades 3-6. p.m. at the Centreville Regional Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, nonprofit that helps injured service members and veterans participate in rehabilitative scuba. Tickets are $130 per player. Visit www.iaifoundation.org for more. Country Line Dancing. 6 p.m. at The Winery at Bull Run, 15950 Lee CENTREVILLE Highway, Centreville. Learn to line dance on the main lawn. Free. Visit The Anglican Church of the Ascension www.wineryatbullrun.com for more. Traditional COMMUNITIES SUNDAY-MONDAY/SEPT. 6-7 Anglican Services HO And LEGO Model Train Show. 1928 Book of OF WORSHIP 12-5 p.m. on Sunday and 12-4 p.m. on Monday at Fairfax Station Common Prayer Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax 1940 Hymnal To highlight your faith community, Station Road, Fairfax Station. The Potomac Module Crew and LEGO call Karen at 703-917-6468 modeler Monty Smith join forces for Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays a special two-day exhibit at Fairfax (with Church School and Nursery) Station. Admission is free for museum members and children 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA under 4, $4 for adults, $2 for children 5-15. Visit www.fairfax- 703-830-3176 • www.ascension-acc.org station.org for more.

MONDAY/SEPT. 7 Labor Day Picnic. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 5612 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Following a 10:20 a.m. Mass and blessing of tools, find carnival rides, games, a rummage sale and more. Admission is free and open to the public. Call 703-978- All Summer • One Service 10 a.m. 4141 for more. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 12-13 National Capital Cat Show. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, 9-4:30 p.m. at Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. Cats will compete in championship, premiership, kitten and household pet classes; find pet product vendors; adopt pedigreed and rescued cats; and attend a Cat Fashion Show. Admission to the show is $10 for adults, $6 for children, and $30 for families of five or more. Visit www.nationalcapitalshow.com.

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Artist’s rendition of the Trinity Centre’s east façade of the apartments.

Artist’s rendition of the central boulevard leading to the public park at the Preserve at Westfields.

Neighborhood A Glimpse of the Horizon Outlook Homes, shops, restaurants, and a Wegmans are proposed.

By Bonnie Hobbs

ith the downturn in the office market, Wdevelopers are looking at vacant parcels of land in the Westfields area of Chantilly as a place for resi- dential and other uses, instead. Below are two of the proposals, plus plans for a memory-care facil- Photo by Bonnie Hobbs ity off of Route 50 west. Preserve at Westfields There’s a plan to transform 50 acres of vacant land along Route 28 Dignitaries and stakeholders officially break ground for Residences at the Govern- and Stonecroft and Westfields bou- ment Center. levards in Chantilly. Being proposed for what would be called The Pre- serve at Westfields are 155 townhouses, 650 “If we do this right, we’re ultimately mak- cial complex including shops and a restau- walking trails, an exercise park near the apartments, plus retail and other amenities. ing the Route 28 Corridor stronger by pro- rant. First, though, Fairfax County must ap- Flatlick stream valley, outdoor seating out- Fairfax County recently approved a rezon- viding amenities and a live, work and play prove a Comprehensive Plan amendment side the Wegmans café and a slew of prof- ing for that site and also amended its Com- environment,” said attorney Greg Riegle, for that 21-acre site. Doing so would en- fered pedestrian and road improvements for prehensive Plan for that area so that high- representing the developer. “And that’s the able the developer, Regency Centers, to re- safety plus better traffic flow. density, residential uses may be built there. philosophy the Westfields Business Owners place the currently approved 338,400 Akridge owns the land and would build the Association has endorsed.” square feet of hotel, office and retail uses apartment and retail components; Elm with 183,000 square feet of retail. Residences at Street Development would construct the The centerpiece would be a 140,000- townhouses. Wegmans square-foot Wegmans similar to the one in Government Center Included would be an amenity area with The Commonwealth Centre is along Fair Oaks and containing the same ameni- With an eye toward providing workforce walking paths, a pavilion/performing and Westfields Boulevard, across Route 28 and ties, but not the parking garage. It would, housing in the local area, Fairfax County gathering area, plus a lake that’s currently just northeast of the Akridge site. And there, instead, have surface parking. Also planned dignitaries broke ground May 5 on a 270- not accessible. Proffer highlights include plans are afoot to bring a Wegmans grocery are 32,500 square feet of retail shops, plus unit apartment complex in Fair Oaks. The almost $6 million in recreation improve- store to Chantilly. a 10,500-square-foot sit-down, full-service apartments are being built on county- ments and more than $5.5 million in road It would go inside the Newbrook Drive restaurant. owned land off Monument Drive, on the improvements. loop road and would be part of a commer- But that’s not all. It would come with See On the Horizon, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 ❖ 3 Complete Dental Care Newcomers & Community Guide for the Entire Family BRUCE R. HUTCHISON, D.D.S. On the MICHAEL H. GORMAN, D.D.S. WHITNEY S. JARRELL, D.D.S. BRIGID B. MOONEY, D.D.S. Horizon FAMILY DENTISTRY From Page 3 14245-P Centreville Sq. Government Center’s perimeter, so they’re Centreville, VA 20121 named Residences at the Government Center. 703-830-9110 On some 9 acres www.smilesforcentreville.com across from the Fairfax Corner shopping center, they’ll offer a 5,800- square-foot amenity PECIAL ONNECTIONS ALENDAR space including an out- Artist’s rendition of the Residences at the Government Center. It’s S C C door pool, fenced play- Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. an apartment complex that’ll provide homes for firefighters, ground, two courtyards police, teachers and other workers who currently can’t afford to SEPTEMBER and connections to walk- live in Fairfax County. Labor Day is Sept. 7 ing trails. The apart- 9/9/2015...... HomeLifeStyle Pullout – Real Estate & New Homes ments will be chocked full of green and energy-saving features and will be Bulova, “This is being done at no cost to the county. 9/16/2015...A+ Camps & Schools Back to School, Open Houses available to people making up to 60 percent of the By providing workforce housing, many young people, 9/23/2015...... Fall Fun, Food, Arts & Entertainment area median income (AMI). low-income families and those having long commutes 9/30/2015...... Professional Profiles & Your Business In addition, at least 20 percent of the units are to jobs here will be able to live here.” in the Community geared for households at or below 50 percent AMI. Paradigm Construction Co. is the general contractor E-mail [email protected] for more information. and will build studio, plus one-, two- and three-bed- Trinity Centre room apartments. Site work began in April, and the Once envisioned as the heart of Centreville – a Award- first apartment is expected to be available for occu- place where people would gather for various events Winning Newspapers & Online pancy by October 2016. and special occasions – Trinity Centre was originally 703-778-9431 Because the developer was able to lease land from planned for 1.8 million square feet of office space. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com the county, and federal low-income, tax credits were obtained, said Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon See A Glimpse, Page 5  People want to know how much you care before Live Music • Mutt Strut • Pet Contests & Prizes • Games for Dogs Games for Kids • Kitty Corner • Animal Communicator, Diane Roadcap they Canine Demonstrations • Vendors • Artisans • Auction • Raffle Baskets Food Trucks • Pouring for Paws Beer and Wine Garden care FOHA Pets for Adoption • And MUCH MORE! how much you know. —James F. Hind 

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Also there would be 250,000 square feet of retail uses, plus 336 homes. But what’s actually been built there are three restaurants, a ho- tel, Life Time Fitness, the 336 homes and three office buildings totaling just 587,000 square feet – or one-third of the approved of- fice space. Now, though, JLB Partners would like to instead construct a residential project of 355 apart- Jubilee Christian Center ments there. Also included would “A Caring & Spirit-Filled Church” be a six-story parking structure in the middle. The units would be Artist’s rendition of the proposed, new Wegmans store in Worship Gathering – Sunday 8:45, 11 am & 6 pm within a building that’s four sto- Chantilly. Sunday School (Life Groups)10:10 am ries in front and five stories in Alternative Traditional Worship offered during 11 am Worship back, because of the topography “Beyond the Limits” Youth - Sunday 6 pm - Pastor John Dingle of the site. Family Night for all ages, Wed. 7:15 pm The building would be con- Children’s Ministries & Nursery at All Services - Emily Nelson, Children’s Director structed adjacent to the existing Prayer Services, Home Life Groups & Sports Ministry lake and would have two internal Discipleship – Mike Colón, Sr. Associate Pastor courtyards. There’d be an outdoor & College/Young Adult Ministry pool, and the lower-level units Visit our website: www.jccag.org would be walk-outs. In addition, Check out www.WeAreThePeople.me to pray with us for America the builder would seek LEED cer- Photo by Bonnie Hobbs tification, and the lake would be 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Bill Frasnelli, LEAD PASTOR, 703-383-1170 an integral part of the project. "Loving People to Life” Amenities by the lake would in- clude a fenced-in, off-leash, dog area; benches, chairs and an area where young children could climb. Planned, as well, is an outdoor area for senior citizens to use for games such as chess and bocce The Arbors of Chantilly will be off Route 50 and Downs ball. Trails would connect it to the Drive. office development, and the devel- oper would also improve pedes- trian connections to this area. build The Arbors of Chantilly at 13622 Lee Jackson JLB’s rezoning application goes before the Plan- Memorial Highway, off Downs Drive. The six-and- ning Commission on Sept. 16. one-half-acre site, zoned residential, is currently a vacant lot. Planned is a one-story, 37,000-square-foot, 48-unit, residential-looking building facing Route 50. Arbors of Chantilly Considered a “memory-care home,” the 35,000- As the number of senior citizens in Fairfax County square-foot facility will be architecturally compat- continues to rise, so does the need for assisted-living ible with the surrounding land uses, plus the abut- facilities – and especially those focusing on people ting residential area. It’ll also have a large rain gar- with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Enter Artisan Land den and fencing all around the property. Group LLC. Groundbreaking is anticipated by this fall, with con- It’s already received Fairfax County’s approval to struction expected to take about 10 months. Experienced Licensed Opticians Professional advice with a focus on your individual style and visual needs. We have a full-service optical lab on the premises. Highest-rated optician in Fairfax County by a local consumer magazine. • Repairs • Designer frames • Same-day service on most single • Sunglasses vision lenses • Children frames • Fashionable eyeglasses • Digitally engineered progressive lenses to provide superior vision • Contact lenses • Difficult prescriptions filled accurately 13941 Braddock Road, Centreville, VA 20120 (703) 830-3176 • Eye exams…and much more! Holy Communion - Sunday 10:00 am Father Michael Weaver, Rector http://www.ascension-acc.org 703-830-6377 The Church of the Ascension is a parish of the Diocese of the Mid- Lord in the beauty of holiness using the King James (Authorized) EyeStreetOptical.com Atlantic States of the Anglican Catholic Church. Our mission is to bring Version of the Bible (with Apocrypha), the 1928 Book of Common Independently owned and operated. the Word of God and the seven sacraments: Baptism, Holy Communion, Prayer, and the 1940 Hymnal. Our building, built in 1854, is also known Confirmation, Penance, Unction, Marriage and Holy Orders to our neigh- as the Old Stone Church. It is a beautiful and historic place of worship borhood and to offer the Gospel of the forgiveness of sins through that has served many throughout its eventful existence. If you would like Chantilly Professional Building Jesus Christ. We are a Bible-believing local church that worships the more information, please visit http://www.ascension-acc.org 3910 Centreville Road, Suite 100, Chantilly VA www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 ❖ 5 PO An Insider’s Guide to TO M A Parks Major Parks in the Area C R IVER

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Pohick Bay by British merchant John Carlyle for his bride, Regional Park & G Sarah Fairfax of Belvoir, member of one of the u Pirates Cove MBG n Regional Parks most prestigious families in colonial Virginia. s Meadowlark to Waterpark Their home quickly became a center of social Botanical Gardens n 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, R and political life in Alexandria and gained a MN d Lorton BR 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, . Bull Run Marina Regional Park & foothold in history when British General Vienna www.nvrpa.org/park/ Atlantis Waterpark Braddock made the mansion his headquarters in www.nvrpa.org/park/ pohick_bay/ 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville 1755. On the National Register of Historic meadowlark_botanical_gardens/ www.piratescovepohick.com www.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/ Places, Carlyle House is architecturally unique in 703-255-3631 703-339-6102 www.atlantisbullrun.com/ Alexandria as the only stone, 18th-century This 95-acre complex of large Pohick Bay is located on the 703-631-0552 Palladian-style house. Daily tours of the house, ornamental display gardens and Potomac River, 25 miles south of the Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and programs for schoolchildren, special events, unique native plant collections is nation’s capital. The boat launch facility is family camping. Bull Run Public Shooting exhibits and lectures explore the life and times open year round and include one of only three public access points to the Center open all year. Group Camping open daily of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Alexandria. walking trails, lakes, more than 20 Potomac River in northern Virginia. Pohick Bay Jan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf open The site may be rented in the evenings for varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, an offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and jon April through October. Hours vary. Atlantis private functions and weddings. extensive shade garden, native wildflowers, boats for rent on the weekends, as well as family Waterpark features pools, a giant dumping gazebos, birds, butterflies, seasonal blooms and and group camping, hiking, picnic areas and a bucket, waterslides, and fun-filled activities for FH foliage. The Atrium’s indoor tropical garden large play area for children. The park offers one all ages. Atlantis is open from Memorial Day Fountainhead Regional Park setting is a popular meeting, reception, wedding of the largest, outdoor freeform pools on the 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station weekend through Labor Day, and is a member of and workshop location. Interpretive displays east coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located on www.nvrpa.org/park/fountainhead/ the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority accompany a restored 18th-century cabin. Mason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragile family of Waterparks. Neptune Reef snack bar 703-250-9124 land that shelters an abundance of wildlife, sells food, beverages and sweets. The observation deck of the Marina Building at OR including the bald eagle. Pirates Cove Waterpark Fountainhead commands a spectacular view of Occoquan Regional Park is located at Pohick Bay Regional Park. Visitors CR the widest point of the Occoquan Reservoir. 9751 Ox Road, Lorton can cool off under the 300-gallon dumping Cameron Run Regional Park/Great Summer activities include catfish tournaments, www.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/ bucket, fire the water cannons and splash down Waves Waterpark children’s fishing tournament, paddleboat tours 703-690-2121 the waterslide or search for buried treasure at 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria and more. This park offers 400 acres of recreational space and Buccaneer Beach sand play area. Pirates Cove www.nvrpa.org/park/cameron_run/ a touch of the past with its historic brick kilns www.greatwaveswaterpark.com/ HO and the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. Park 703-960-0767 Hemlock Overlook Regional Park lands, trails and associated waters are part of 13220 Yates Ford Road, Clifton Sources: National Park Service, Northern Vir- Cameron Run Regional Park offers a variety of the Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals. www.nvrpa.org/park/hemlock_overlook/ ginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia State recreation facilities in an urban area, including One hour Tour Boat Rides on the Occoquan 800-877-0954; 571-281-3556; Great Waves Water Park. Catch a wave in the River to Belmont Bay and back. Offered Parks and Fairfax County Park Authority. Map Hemlock Overlook Regional Park offers a variety of wave pool, twist and turn down four-story water Saturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority. De- outdoor and environmental education. Programs slides, take a plunge down speed slides, play 2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12 signed & compiled by Jean Card and Laurence at Hemlock Overlook are open to the public and with friends in the shallow waters of the play and under, under age 4 are free. Foong. Photos by Renée Ruggles. groups by reservation. Only the hiking and horse 6 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com trails, open areas, gardens 30.9 acres, special purpose park

HPP Hidden Pond Park 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield tennis (lit), nature center, amphitheater, hiking/ nature trails, playground, fishing 25.6 acres, community park

HMP Huntley Meadows Park 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria nature center, historic structure, biking/hiking/ nature trails, observation tower, boardwalk 1444.8 acres, natural resource park

LAP Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield basketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, picnic 448.1 acres, multiple resource park

LFP Lake Fairfax Park 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), amphitheater, carousel,campground, tour boat, picnic shelters MN 479 acres, multiple resource park A pair of bald eagles were spotted from one of the Mason Neck’s bird blinds. On Saturdays, many FRA Lee District Park programs are offered at the park, including Eagle 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia softball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball, Watch and Ranger at the Blind, offer an opportunity volleyball, trails, treehouse, sprayground, to get questions answered and look for eagles with accessible playground an experienced pair of eyes. Park Naturalist Nancy 138 acres, district park Houser points out a pair of eagles, off in the dis- tance, to Kyle R., visiting from North Dakota. Ac- MDP Mason District Park cording to Houser, about 60 eagles are currently 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale making their home in the park. softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball (lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park, amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness also features picnic pavilions, a deck for sunning this wooded, urban park, which straddles the 121.2 acres, district park and playing, as well as plenty of shade. boundary line between Arlington and Fairfax Major Fairfax Captain’s Galley snack bar features food, counties. The deluxe miniature golf course NWP Nottoway Park beverages and sweets. Pirates Cove is open from boasts one of the longest mini golf holes in the Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. world; the batting cages include nine baseball County Parks 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna and softball cages. The park is open every day baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit), PB for hiking, picnicking, playing on the BLP Burke Lake Park & Golf Course tennis (lit), trails, picnic Pohick Bay Golf Course playground and enjoying the outdoors. Located 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 90.9 acres, district park 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton within Upton Hill Regional Park, Ocean Dunes volleyball, driving range, 18 hole, par 3, minigolf, www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course is loaded with fun features for adults and trails, playground, campgrounds, fishing 703-339-8585 children. 883.4 acres, multiple resource park RBP Riverbend Park This scenic golf course is located on the Mason 8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Falls Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practice nature center, historic structure, biking/equestrian/ facility features a driving range with practice Arts Center CJP Clemyjontri Park hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom putting and chipping greens, and lessons from 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean 411.2 acres, multiple resource park PGA pros. A full-service pro shop features an fitness, picnic areas and playgrounds array of name-brand golf clubs, equipment and LAC Workhouse Arts Center 18.6 acres, special purpose park apparel. Other services include club making, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton SRN Scotts Run Nature Preserve custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting and www.lortonarts.org 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean tournament coordinating. 703-584-2900 ELP Ellanor C. Lawrence Park historic structure, historic/hiking/nature trails, The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio PO 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly fishing Potomac Overlook Regional Park & buildings, the main galleries and the recently baseballl, soccer/football (unlit), basketball (unlit), 384.3 acres, natural resource park Nature Center opened Youth Arts Center. Visitors are community center, nature center, amphitheater, 2845 Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207 encouraged to interact with artists. In addition trails www.nvrpa.org/park/potomac_overlook/ to visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center is 650 acres, multiple resource park SRD South Run District 703-528-5406 home to performing arts, including theater, film 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield On the Potomac Palisades in north Arlington, institute, musical and dance performances. The baseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, Potomac Overlook offers 70 acres of peaceful education department supports both the visual FPF Frying Pan Farm Park recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming woodland, trails, educational gardens, a small and performing arts, offering classes and 2717 West Ox Road, Herndon 196 acres, district park picnic area and a Nature Center. The Nature workshops in a variety of disciplines. Future historic structure, biking/equestrian/hiking trails, Center features brand new exhibits called the plans for the Workhouse include an event open areas, playground “Energerium,” offering visitors a fun and center, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre, 135.3 acres, multiple resource park WFP Wakefield Park & RECenter accessible way to learn energy basics and ways restaurants, apartments, music barn and 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale they can help create sustainable energy garden/horticultural area. Other buildings on softball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, solutions. The Nature Center also houses live site, yet to be renovated, may provide for other GSG Green Spring Gardens recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park animals and natural history exhibits. activities such as a visitors center, a blacksmith 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria 292.6 acres, multiple resource park shop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space. Community Center, historic structure, biking/hiking SR Sandy Run Regional Park 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station www.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/ GW 703-690-4392 The park is open to the public for the purpose of education, training, practice, and racing for competitive and recreational sculling and rowing. Only shells and other boats authorized by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority may be launched from the docks or shoreline of Sandy Run. 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UH Upton Hill Regional Park & Ocean Dunes Waterpark 6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlington www.nvrpa.org/park/upton_hill/ GW www.oceanduneswaterpark.com/ 703-534-3437 or [email protected] Upton Hill Regional Park offers visitors a wooded oasis in the heart of the most densely populated The Ratcliffs, of Rockville, came out to enjoy a family On Sunday evenings, the community gathers in the area of Northern Virginia. A large outdoor bike ride. Cycling is a popular activity along the park- pavilion, to enjoy a summer concert series, sponsored water-park complex is a sparkling attraction in way. by the Friends of Fort Hunt Park. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 ❖ 7 A Guide to Fairfax County Parks in the Parks Centreville, Chantilly & Clifton areas To wn of Herndon D ull Map Number Park Name es 11 Address, City Ac & 10 cess Toll Property Class R oad 1 Stone Crossing y

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12 Franklin Farm 20 Centre Ridge North 13590 Franklin Farm Road, Herndon Field Encampment Road And St. Community Park Germain Drive, Centreville Community Park 24 13 Fair Woods 12601 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax 21 Braddock 13451 Braddock Road, Clifton To wn of Fa Neighborhood Park 26 Ellanor C. Lawrence irf Special Purpose Park 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly Clifton ax 14 Flatlick Multiple Resource Park 23 4501 Brookfield Corp Dr, Centreville 22 Twin Lakes Golf Course Multi-Use 6100 Clifton Rd, Clifton 27 Greenbriar Special Purpose Park C 4601 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly lifto 15 Pleasant Hill Community Park n 6305 Hidden Canyon Road, 23 Chapel Road R Centreville 12300 Chapel Road, Clifton PRINCE28 Poplar WILLIAM Tree COUNTY d Community Park 31 Sully Historic Community Park 4718 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly District Park Cultural Resource Park 16 Chalet Woods 24 Confederate Fortifications Historic Site 14912 Cranoke Street, Centreville 29 Chantilly 32 Fair Oaks Community Park 13772 Balmoral Greens Avenue, 13373 Brookfield Court, Chantilly Clifton 3901 Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park 17 Arrowhead Cultural Resource Park 5200 Arrowhead Park Drive, 30 Chantilly Library Site 25 Rock Hill District 33 Brentwood Centreville 7000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly 11903 Appling Valley Road, Fairfax Neighborhood Park 15150 Old Lee Road, Chantilly Community Park Community Park Neighborhood Park 34 Franklin Glen 13395 Springhaven Drive, Fairfax Winterdel Community Park 35 Fox Valley

Matsikure (left) and Photos by Renée Ruggl 13420 Hollinger Avenue, Fairfax Elana Marmorstein, Community Park both interns at Sully Historic, 36 Fair Ridge demonstrate ice 12300 Meadow Field Drive, Fairfax Neighborhood Park cream making to visitors. The Dairy 37 Greenbriar Commons Days demonstration 4300 Middle Ridge Dr, Fairfax Neighborhood Park

is one of the educa- es tional opportunities 38 Ox Hill Battlefield Juliana gets tips for tossing offered at the park. 4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax It also has pro- Cultural Resource Park bean bags from volunteer grams for Scouts to Kierston Dixon. Historic 39 Patriot games are a part of the earn merit badges. 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax District Park Dairy Day program. 8 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide About the Connection From Page 2 [email protected]. Our flagship paper, the Alexandria Gazette Packet, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Email to is one of the oldest continuously publishing papers [email protected] or submit in the country, beginning publication in 1784. online at www.connectionnewspapers.com/contact/ The Connection Newspapers have won hundreds letter/ or Centre View: centreview@connectionnews of press awards in just the past few years, including papers.com or Chantily Connection: chantilly@ the Virginia Press Association Award for Journalistic connectionnewspapers.com Integrity and Community Service, Best in Show for For advertising and marketing information, email our Insiders Guide to the Parks, first place for our [email protected] or call 703-778- community guides, plus awards in news, art, busi- 9431. ness, special projects, sports, entertainment, design, FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS photography and much more. Be the first to read your hometown news, and go We have staff and contributors here at the Con- green. Sign up to get the Connection delivered to nection with remarkable talent and experience, far your email box every week. The electronic version greater than one might expect. We continue to pub- of the paper will arrive in your email box before the lish 15 distinct papers every week that serve their paper even hits the press, literally, and is a digital Have YOU Thought About communities in distinct ways. replica of the print paper. BECOMING CATHOLIC? We welcome contributing writers, with the caveat Sign up at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com/sub- that our freelance pay is nominal; if you are inter- scribe, or email your name, your snail-mail address, ested in covering news or events in your community, email address and the paper or papers you would Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults email [email protected]. We offer like to receive to GoingGreen@connection summer and year-round educational internships with newspapers.com. (We will not share your personal information at www.connectionnewspapers.com/in- information.) Do you feel something is missing in your life? ternships. Friend Us On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Begin a new life of love, faith, and justice In addition to our weekly coverage, we have ConnectionNewspapers monthly special focus pages on Wellbeing; Educa- Follow Us on Twitter— lived in communion with Catholics throughout tion, Learning, Fun; and HomeLifeStyle, plus other Centre View: www.twitter.com/CentreView; the world! Would you like to find out more? seasonal specials including Real Estate, Senior Liv- @CentreView Where to start? E-mail: [email protected] ing, Fall Fun, Food and Entertainment (also Winter, Chantilly Connection: www.twitter.com/ Spring and Summer), a twice annual Pet Connec- ChantillyConnec; @ChantillyConnec St. Timothy Catholic Church tion, and others. If you have story ideas for these, — Mary Kimm 13807 Poplar Tree Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 email [email protected]; if are [email protected] interested in marketing, email @marykimm

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entertainment for all ages. Visit farm, ferris wheel, caroling and August 2015 http://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/ lighting of the Christmas tree in the Sully Plantation, restored in 1975, special-events/fall-festival. winter wonderland. Visit FRIDAY/AUG. 28 www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special- events/festival-of-lights-and-carols is celebrating 40 years. Ice Cream and Butter Making. 1-3 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 16-18 p.m. at Sully Historic Site, 3650 for times and locations. Craftmen’s Classic Art & Craft Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. Churn Festival. By Ashley Claire slave quarters, a stone dairy butter, crank ice cream and play 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday- historic games. There is a $7 fee. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at February 2016 Simpson and a smoke house. There are Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov for Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. Watch MID-FEBRUARY guided tours of both the main complete schedule. or a walk through 19th house and of the outbuildings craftspeople and artists from across Community Tax Assistance Day. America at work on original designs Fairfax SkillSource Center, 7611 century plantation life in and of the representative slave including pieces that cater to every Little River Turnpike, Suite 300 West, F September 2015 style, taste and budget during Northern Virginia, area quarters. Visitors will learn Annandale. The IRS Volunteer demonstrations. Tickets are $8 for residents can visit Chantilly’s about life in Northern Virginia Income Tax Assistance program SATURDAY-FRIDAY/SEPT. 12-25 adults, $1 for children 6-12 years old, offers free assistance with 2015 Sully Historic Site for guided during the colonial and federal Northern Virginia Senior and free for children under 6 years Federal and state tax returns for Olympics. Online registration open. old. Call 336-282-5550 or visit tours and other programming. periods of history. households with a total income of Various venues around Northern www.craftshow.com. Sully Historic site, a planta- Tours for adults are $7 each, $52,000 or less. Visit Virginia. Events include badminton, tion home built in the 1790s, is but if you take both tours on volleyball, cycling, a 5k road race, www.volunteerfairfax.org/ and many more. $12 per person. Visit SATURDAY/OCT. 17 individuals/vita.php. on the National Register for the same day, the total amount www.nvso.us for more. Centreville Day. Historic Centreville Historic Places and accredited is just $9, according to McCann. Park in the Centreville Historic by the American Association of Museum hours are seasonal, District, 5714 Mt. Gilead Road. Food, SATURDAY/SEPT. 19 crafters and other vendors, parade, March 2016 Museums. Richard Bland Lee, and currently they are open ev- Dulles Day 5K/10K on the entertainment and more. The theme Northern ery week BEGINS SECOND SUNDAY IN MARCH Runway. 7:30 a.m. 14390 Air and is Safe and Healthy Homes. Free Visit Virginia’s day except Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly. www.centrevilleva.org for more. Chantilly Egg Hunt. Saturdays and “It makes you The full length of the runway will be Sundays at Ticonderoga Farm, 26469 first con- Tuesday, closed off for runners to experience a Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly. Join gressional from 11 SATURDAY/OCT. 24 wonder what your flat, fast course and a unique look at the Easter Bunny and search for representa- a.m.-4 p.m. the airport grounds. All race proceeds VolunteerFest. A region-wide day of candy and toy-filled eggs. Visit will benefit Special Olympics community service helps nonprofits www.ticonderoga.com/about. tive and the own ancestors did A taste of Virginia, the Committee for Dulles accomplish tasks they would not have uncle of history isn’t Community Outreach and the time or resources to do on their own. Civil War without plumbing or the only Washington Airports Task Force. Visit Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org/ April 2016 www.planepull.com/View/Page/5K individuals/volunteerfest.php for General thing you for more. more. FRIDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 1-3 Robert E. technology.” can come Dulles Day Plane Pull. 10:30 a.m.-4 Air and Scare. 2-7 p.m. Steven F. 19th Annual Craftsmen’s Spring Lee, and his away with. p.m. Dulles International Airport. — Noreen McCann, Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Classic Art & Craft Festival. 10 Teams of 25 are pitted against one family were Another ac- Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly. a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, visitor services manager, another to see who can pull a See the spooky side of air and space 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday at Dulles the first in- tivity that 164,000+ pound Airbus 12 feet the Sully Historic Site at the annual Halloween event. Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly habitants of Sully Planta- fastest in Special Olympics Virginia’s Arrive in costume for safe indoor Shopping Center, Chantilly. Features “heaviest” fundraiser. Visit the planta- tion offers is trick-or-treating, creepy crafts, original designs and work from www.planepull.com. spooky science experiments and hundreds of artists and craftspeople tion, complete with outbuild- ice cream and butter making other Halloween-themed activities. from across America. Visit ings slave quarters. classes, available to children Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/ SATURDAY/SEPT. 26 www.gilmoreshows.com/ “We are the only remnant of and adults alike. events/air-and-scare/. craftsmens_classics_chantilly_spring.shtml 20th Annual Irish Folk Festival. Historic All Hallows Eve. 4 p.m. for more. Fairfax County from the 1790s Perhaps Fairfax County’s old- 12-7:30 p.m. at The Sherwood Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic and early 19th century,” Noreen est attraction, Sully Historic Center, Van Dyck Park, 3740 Old Lee Sully Way, Chantilly. Experience the Highway, Fairfax, and The Auld traditions of Virginians in the 18th APRIL 15-MAY 9 McCann, visitor services man- Site is a popular field trip des- Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 Chain and 19th centuries by celebrating All Annual Spotlight on the Arts ager, said. “With Dulles Airport tination for area schools, be- Bridge Road, Fairfax. All are invited Hallows Eve with story telling, Festival. Dedicated to showcasing down the road and apartments, yond Fairfax County. to experience Irish music, dance, fortune telling, fall foods and family the very best of the visual and language and sport. Free. Visit buildings and all this technol- “When schools start back up,” gatherings. Visit performing arts in the City of Fairfax, www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully- Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts is an ogy around us, this is a little sea McCann said, “we’ll have lots events/fairfax-irish-folk-festival for historic-site. annual three-week festival of green that represents what of tours. We get classes from more. Clifton Haunted Trail. 7-10 p.m. at comprising artists in and at local Fairfax County was like in the Fairfax County, Loudoun Chapel Road, Clifton. This annual venues. Visit www.visitfairfax.com/ event winds through Clifton’s 8 Acre past.” County, Fauquier County, and SUNDAY-THURSDAY/SEPT. 27-OCT. 3 events/the-city-of-fairfax-spotlight- Park. Admission is $15 for adults and on-the-arts. Sully Historic Site, also re- even schools in Maryland and Fall for the Book Festival at GMU. $10 for children 12 and under. Visit Times vary. Select locations cliftonhauntedtrail.com. ferred to as Sully Plantation, West Virginia.” throughout Northern Virginia, D.C., June 2016 has been run by Fairfax County She added that the historic and Maryland. This week long Park Authority since 1959. Rich site has about 24,000 visitors regional celebration of literature and November 2015 the arts, connects readers and FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 10-12 in history, the sprawling home’s on average per year. authors at all levels. Offering SATURDAY/NOV. 14 Celebrate Fairfax! Fairfax County last owner and resident was Amid a technology commu- bookworms the chance to meet their Government Center, 12000 The Robinson Marketplace. Frederick Nolting, the U.S. am- nity sits a landmark from the favorite writers. Free and open to the 10 Government Center Parkway. public. Visit www.fallforthebook.org a.m.-4 p.m. at James W. Robinson, Northern Virginia’s largest annual bassador to South Vietnam days of Northern Virginia be- for more. Jr., Secondary School, 5305 Sideburn three-day festival and community- from 1961 to 1963. fore the internet, or even elec- Road, Fairfax. Shop more than 80 wide celebration at the Fairfax McCann said Sully Plantation tricity. vendors at the Holiday Market; raffle County Government Center. Visit October 2015 and silent auction sponsored by the www.celebratefairfax.com for more. was completely restored in “I think the coolest thing Robinson Secondary School PTSA. 1975, so the site is celebrating about Sully Historic Site is Visit www.robinsonptsa.org. SUNDAY/OCT. 4 FOURTH SATURDAY IN JUNE its 40 years this year. learning about the people of the 20th Annual Paws for a Cause 3K Clifton Wine Festival. 7150 Main St., “We are having a major cel- past, and how they managed Walk. LATE NOVEMBER-EARLY JANUARY 12 p.m. at Weber’s Pet Clifton. Virginia vineyards and ebration this year,” McCann everything before technology,” Supermarket, 11021 Lee Highway, Lights Festival. 7700 Bull Run Drive, wineries come together for a day of said. “On Sept. 6, all tours and McCann said. “This was a very Fairfax. Paws for a Cause benefits Centreville. Almost two and a half wine, food, arts and crafts. Visit Fairfax Pet on Wheels, which miles of light displays and a Holiday www.cliftonwine.com. activities are free in honor of complex period with lots of dif- provides pet visitation to nursing Village to celebrate the season. Visit our milestone.” ferent components, with sla- home residents and hospitals. Visit www.bullrunfestivaloflights.com for www.fpow.org for more. exact date and schedule. July 2016 Sully Plantation sprawls 65 very and other politics. It has acres and was once home to gotten my interest in genealogy. SATURDAY/OCT. 10 December 2015 JULY 4 slaves and tenant It makes you Fall Festival in Old Town Historic City of Fairfax Independence Day farmers in addition Details wonder what Celebration. Events at various Fairfax. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Historic SATURDAY/DEC. 5 to Richard Bland Sully Historic Site your own an- downtown Fairfax. What started out locations around the city. A fun-filled City of Fairfax Festival of Lights 3650 Historic Sully Way as a small market for artisans has Independence Day celebration in the Lee and his family. cestors did and Carols. grown to a festival with more than Sherwood Community City of Fairfax. Visit The outbuildings Chantilly, VA 20151 without plumb- Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, 703-437-1794 400 arts, crafts and food vendors, www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special- include a kitchen, ing or technol- children’s activities and Fairfax. Find live holiday music, hot events/independence-day- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ cider, s’mores by the Yule log, petting celebration. representative parks/sully-historic-site/ ogy.”

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Northern Virginia, and receives count- Western Fairfax less inquiries every year. The Guest House is located at 1 East Luray Ave. Cli- What do you like about living here? Christian Ministries ents may call 703-549-8072 24/7 for Compiled by Will Palenscar support, otherwise visit A food pantry at 13888 Metrotech www.friendsofguesthouse.org. Drive in Chantilly; the food bank is cur- rently seeking donations. Western Fairfax Christian Ministries also con- Boys and Girls “I love the community feel of nects sponsors with families who need Chantilly. Not just the school but assistance. Call 703-988-9656 or visit the surrounding neighborhoods “I like having all four seasons, www.wfcmva.org. Clubs of Greater and how the middle schools and the golf courses, and being so elementary schools get involved. close to D.C. The area has plenty Washington We’re lucky to live in a place of trees and parks, and I enjoy National Capital where we have access to places Burke Lake.” like Great Falls, Shenandoah, — Sein Kang Fairfax Area D.C., and Virginia Beach.” Food Bank Aims to help youth become confident, — Elana Mamorstein A group of food banks serving all of civic-minded, responsible adults Northern Virginia seek monetary dona- through programs focused on educa- tions and general volunteers. Call tion/career development, health and life 703-541-3063 or visit skills, leadership, the arts, sports and www.capitalareafoodbank.org. recreation, and mentoring. The head- quarters for the Fairfax Regional office is at 5901 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Northern Virginia Call 703-304-8631 or visit Family Services www.bgcgw.org/fairfax/. This nonprofit offers employments LINK: Link and job training, health care, housing, mental health, foster care and home visitations to new parents. Northern Vir- Against Hunger ginia Family Services is headquartered LINK provides emergency food assis- at 1455 White Granite Drive, Suite 100 tance by request on a daily basis and in Oakton with centers and thrift shops hosts Thanksgiving and Christmas pro- “I like the sports programs in throughout the region. Call 703-385- grams. The organization is comprised of the area. My daughter is playing 3267 or visit www.nvfs.org. 14 member churches serving Herndon, CYA tennis. I also like the safety Friends of Guest House Chantilly, Sterling and Ashburn. LINK of the local communities and Offers structure, supervision, support needs contributions of food, coats and shopping at Fair Oaks Malls is and assistance to female ex-offenders holiday toys for children, plus volunteers. very convenient.” who sincerely want to improve their More than 4,000 adults and children have “I frequent the W&OD Trail with my dog Macho, so I can train for — Youn Kim lives and break the cycle of incarcera- signed up for help with Thanksgiving and Iron Man competitons and my favorite thing about the area is the con- tion. Friends of Guest House offers the Christmas meals. Call 703-437-1776 or venience to D.C.” only program for women of its kind in visit www.linkagainsthunger.org. — Stephanie Zimmeck

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What Happened Last Year: The boys’ bas- realize where [the Bulldogs] were at and where after the Bulldogs missed four free throws late in Boys’ basketball ketball team finished state runner-up in 6A, they got to.” a 47-46 loss to Colonial Forge in the 2015 6A state winning Conference 5 and 6A North region cham- — Westfield boys’ basketball coach Doug Ewell championship game. pionships during the season. The volleyball team team finished state won the conference title and lost to eventual state runner-up Madison in the region semifinals. The runner-up in 2015. field hockey team went 17-4, losing in the confer- ence championship game and the region semifinals. Wrestler Justin Yorkdale won the 132- School: Westfield High School pound state title, and Austin Knies won the Mascot: Bulldogs 285-pound state championship. Then-senior School Colors: Black, gold and white Johnny Pace placed fifth at the state cross country Athletic Director: Terri Towle, 703-488-6400 meet. The girls’ lacrosse team qualified for the state Football Coach: Kyle Simmons (fifth year) tournament. The Bulldogs finished 12-2, including a 10-game win streak, and lost to Centreville in the 6A North Notable: Eddie Royal, a receiver with the Chi- region championship game. It was Westfield’s cago Bears, Mike Glennon, a quarterback with the fourth consecutive region runner-up finish. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Evan Royster, a run- ning back for the Atlanta Falcons, are each Field Hockey Coach: Starr Kar Westfield graduates. Volleyball Coach: Jim Bour

Photo Sterbutzel by Craig Boys’ Basketball Coach: Doug Ewell Quotable: “It had nothing to do with free Girls’ Basketball Coach: Maggie Endler throws down the stretch. We were down [31-16], Girls’ Lacrosse coach: Katie Ruch nobody asked about free throws then. … If any- Rival Schools: Centreville, Chantilly body looks back at free throws, then they don’t

Then-junior Tyler Scanlon and the Westfield boys’ basketball team fin- ished state runner-up in 2015. Getting To Know Chantilly Sports team finished runner-up in the state and 6A North Boys’ lacrosse, golf, region, and won the Conference 5 championship.

Photo Sterbutzel by Craig The boys’ lacrosse team lost to Robinson in double overtime in the state final after winning conference baseball teams finish and region championships. The golf team finished state runner-up. state runners-up. The girls’ soccer team won the conference cham- pionship, finished region runner-up and qualified School: Chantilly High School. for the state tournament. The field hockey team Mascot: Chargers. finished region runner-up and qualified for the School Colors: Purple and white. state tournament. Athletic Director: Corey Bowerman, 703-222- The girls’ basketball team finished conference 8160. runner-up and reached the region semifinals. Then- Football Coach: Michael Lalli (11th year). senior Ryan McGorty placed fourth at the state The Chargers finished the 2014 season with a 6- cross country meet. Tyler Love, a 2015 Centreville graduate, finished his athletic career 6 record, including a playoff victory over Hayfield. with two wrestling state titles and a state championship in foot- Notable: In the 10 seasons lacrosse has been ball. Cross Country Coach: Matt Gilchrist. recognized as a VHSL sport, the Chantilly boys’ Field Hockey Coach: Ralph Chapman. program has reached the state championship game Volleyball Coach: Charles Ezigbo. six times, winning twice (2008, 2013). Boys’ Basketball Coach: Jim Smith. Getting To Know Centreville Sports Girls’ Basketball Coach: Kurt Sporkmann. Quotable: “It means a lot. This is the third time Baseball Coach: Kevin Ford. in a row it’s been Chantilly and Oakton and we fi- Rival Schools: Chantilly, Westfield. Boys’ Lacrosse Coach: Kevin Broderick. nally had to go to a neutral site to win one. — Football team Girls’ Soccer Coach: Melissa Bibbee. Chantilly baseball coach Kevin Ford after the What Happened Last Year: The wres- Rival School: Centreville. Chargers defeated Oakton in the Conference 5 reached second tling team finished state runner-up. Tyler Love championship game. Oakton defeated Chantilly in won his second consecutive 195-pound state What Happened Last Year: The baseball the previous two conference/district finals. championship, Victor Echeverria won the 113- straight state title pound state title, and Michael Vu finished runner-up at 132 pounds. The girls’ lacrosse team reached the state semifinals. The baseball game. team reached the 6A North region semifinals. School: Centreville High School. The softball team finished Conference 5 run- Mascot: Wildcats. ner-up and reached the region quarterfinals. School Colors: Columbia blue, black and silver. Notable: The football program has played Athletic Director: Jimmy Sanabria, 703- in three of the last four state championship 802-5416. games. The Wildcats beat Oscar Smith 35-6 in Football Coach: Chris Haddock (sixth 2013, capping an undefeated season. year). Centreville lost to Ocean Lakes 30-24 in over-

One year after winning the 6A state cham- time in 2014, and lost to Oscar Smith 42-14 in Photo by Jon Roetm pionship game and finishing with an 2011. Centreville also won a state champion- undefeated record, the Wildcats returned to the ship in 2000, beating Deep Creek 28-26. state final, only to lose in overtime to Ocean Lakes. Quotable: “It feels better, because it’s hard to repeat anything, as we saw in football.” — Field Hockey Coach: Demby Banbury. Then-senior Tyler Love, comparing his second Boys’ Basketball Coach: Kevin Harris. 195-pound state wrestling championship to his Girls’ Basketball Coach: Tom Watson. first. Love was also a linebacker for the football

Baseball Coach: Scott Findley. team, which won the 2013 state title but lost an Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Ashley Kimener. in the 2014 state championship game. The Chantilly baseball team won the 2015 Conference 5 championship. 12 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ Newconers & Community Guide 2015-16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com