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SEPT. 2-8, 2010 “Seasonal Notes” 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Volume XXIV, NO. 35 Fugitive Centreville Man Apprehended in Poland Former youth coach is accused of sex crimes against minors.

By Bonnie Hobbs for the Fort Centre View Hunt Youth Athletic As- early a year after fleeing sociation — Nthe country to avoid Hamilton al- possible conviction and legedly en- incarceration on charges of sexual gaged in in- crimes against minors, a former appropriate youth sports coach has been ap- sexual con- Hamilton prehended in Poland and will be duct with extradited back to the U.S. He is him periodically, from March John E. Hamilton, 39, of Gabrielle through July of 1997. Way in Centreville. After Hamilton’s arrest, detec- Police first arrested Hamilton, of tives kept searching for any other Centre Ridge, on May 22, 2009, possible victims and, as a result, charging him with one count of two more alleged victims, one now aggravated sexual battery and 20, and the other, 29, stepped for- three counts of taking indecent lib- ward. And on June 5, 2009, po- erties with a child by a person in lice charged Hamilton with two custodial or supervisory relation- counts of sodomy. ship. According to police, the inci- The alleged victim is now 25, dents involving the 20-year-old but he reportedly told police that reportedly occurred from October — when he was 12 and Hamilton through December 2001. Those was a Little League baseball coach See Fugitive, Page 2 Feds Open I-66 Ramp Hours

he Monument Drive and House Appropriations Committee, TStringfellow Road slip inserted language in the fiscal year ramps onto I-66 will soon 2010 Transportation appropria- be open to all traffic during non- tions bill encouraging the Federal HOV hours, according to U.S. Rep. Highway Administration to work Frank Wolf (R-10th). with the Virginia Department of As part of an ongoing effort to Transportation to find solutions to improve traffic flow in the I-66 improve traffic flow on I-66. corridor, Wolf said he received a Among the suggestions was to letter today from Federal Highway open the ramps at Monument

Photo by Administrator Victor Mendez say- Drive and Stringfellow Road to all ing he had approved the request drivers during non-HOV hours. to open the ramps. Wolf has been Another suggestion to extend the Barry Wheeler working with Fairfax County Su- “hours of use” of the shoulder pervisors Pat Herrity and Mike lanes by one hour in each direc- Frey and state Del. Jim LeMunyon tion on I-66 between the Beltway to reduce congestion on I-66. and Route 50 already been imple- Wolf, a senior member of the mented.

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2 ❖ Centre View North ❖ September 2-8, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Roundups News Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges Fairfax County police arrested a 41-year-old McLean man, Aug. 9, in connection with al- leged, sexual offenses against a 15-year-old Centreville girl. He is Joshua Gessler of Nina Court, and detectives charged him with five counts of possession of child pornography and one count of production of child pornography. Police began an in-depth investigation in May after a teen-age, Centreville girl was re- Gessler ported as a runaway. During the course of the

investigation, detectives reportedly linked Gessler to her through Photos by a series of online interactions. Police believe the girl and Gessler met in person and he allegedly took photos of a sexual nature and transmitted them electronically. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime solvers at Deb Cobb 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES/274637 or call police

at 703-691-2131. /Centre View Sully Council’s New Officers The Sully District Council of Citizens Associations has elected its new slate of officers for 2010-2011. Those serving are as fol- In this scenario, there are two sets of criminals, and the 20 class members are to split lows: President, Mark McConn; 1st Vice President, Jeff Parnes; up to deal with the two situations. One team is to rescue an officer down in a police 2nd Vice President, Lewis Grimm; Treasurer, Jay Johnston; and cruiser while under fire, while the other team is to enter a building and attempt to find Secretary, Priscilla Knight and Jim Neighbors. the criminals. Blanks were used during this exercise. Park Authority To Meet The Fairfax County Park Authority will meet Wednesday, Sept. Training Against Multi-Threats 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the Herrity Building, 12055 Government Cen- o ensure that first re- ter Parkway, Suite 900 in Fairfax. Call Judy Pedersen at 703-324- sponders are prepared 8662. T for a variety of incidents, the Fairfax County SWAT team has Free Carseat Inspections been conducting special training Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will exercises since the spring for perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Sept. 9 Fairfax County Police and other and Sept. 23, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft nearby jurisdictions to address Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents situations with multiple threats — should install the child safety seats themselves so technicians may more than one shooter. properly inspect and adjust them, as needed. On Aug. 20, the media was in- However, because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles vited to observe a training session arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may at the SWAT training center in have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the proper Chantilly. Participants included use of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm members of the U.S. Marshals, the dates and times. U.S. Coast Guard, and the This is the “live fire shoot house.” The walls of this Harrisonburg Police Department. facility are 1/2” thick steel plates. During some exercises, officers train with live ammunitions in their weapons to Watershed Meetings add realism to their training scenarios. There is a cat- Fairfax County invites the public to participate in a series of walk above the training rooms — that enables instruc- open forums and assist in the development of seven draft water- tors, and in this case, the media to observe. Hanging in shed-management plans. Such plans serve as tools to identify the lower right cormer is a “mock” improvised explosive and address issues impacting the environment, with the ultimate device (IED). Students are trained to be aware of poten- goal being the protection and restoration of county streams and tial dangers in the building. After the exercise is over, all other water resources. These benefits will help meet Fairfax participants are debriefed and instructors discuss things County’s goals for water quality and stream improvements and they observed during the exercise. provide a positive impact on the condition of the watersheds. More information is at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/water- sheds/announcements.htm. The Springfield District’s watershed forum dealing with Little Rocky Run/Johnny Moore Creek will be held Thursday, Sept. 16, at Centreville High School, 6100 Union Mill Road in Clifton. Reg- istration starts at 6:30 p.m., with the program running from 7-9 p.m. Master Police Officer Jeff Finn, a SWAT team member WFCM Needs Food Donations and an instructor during Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) urgently needs this event’s exercise, donations of cold and hot cereals. Bring them to WFCM’S food shoots a machine gun so pantry at 13981 Metrotech Drive (near the Backyard Grill and that police officers can get Bar) in Chantilly. Also needed are furniture and household items, familiar with the sound of in good condition, for the thrift store. such a weapon that is Moments after the exercise ends, the discussion begins. gaining popularity with An instructor, far right, talks with exercise participants criminals. about the exercise. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ September 2-8, 2010 ❖ 3 CENTREVILLE Saint Andrew Lutheran Church Meeting at Deer Park Elementary School 15109 Carlbern Drive Centreville, VA 20120 Bible Study-9:30 a.m. Summer Worship Hours Worship- 10:30 a.m. • Programs for Children, Youth & Adults 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM • Nursery Provided Coffee/Fellowship Hour at 9:30 AM (703) 815-8860 www.ccbc-va.com Pastor, Gary L. 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4 ❖ Centre View North ❖ September 2-8, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Music Heather’s Dancewear Boutique Classic and popular dancewear and shoes Orchestra Growth Continues for all sizes–most at Below Fairfax Symphony two composers have penned some of the most from the first half of the 19th century and the Retail Prices! heartfelt and passionate music ever. “Here are second half of the 20th. Zimmerman described 1st Time Pointe Orchestra opens new two major works of theirs which, unaccount- the musical selections as “sparkling, clean, and shoe fittings by ably, are not particularly known to both orches- clear.” The mischief and humor of Rossini’s La appointment only. tras and audiences alike, but they show every Cenerentola Overture contrasts with the drama Open: season on Sept. 11. TUESDAY thru FRIDAY bit the inspiration and mastery of their better and poetic introspection of Mendelssohn’s Sym- 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. known cousins ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and Sym- phony No. 3 of the early Romantic Period. Both SATURDAY he Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s phony No. 2,” said Zimmerman. The guest art- are counterbalanced by the unpredictability 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 2010-11 season repertoire will in- ist is the French pianist Philippe Bianconi who, and rhythmic intensity of John Adams’ Violin In Samantha’s Corner clude performances at George Ma according to Zimmerman, “is both a beautiful Concerto which reaches almost hypnotic pro- 8759 Mathis Avenue, Manassas T 703-331-5964 son University’s Center for the Arts pianist and profound interpreter.” portions when played by guest artist, Timothy in Fairfax, and the expansion of their perfor- The Oct. 23 concert highlights the FSO and Fain on violin. mances to the new Hylton Performing Arts the fine players The Jan. 15, Center on the GMU campus in Manassas. within it. As part of 2011 program “We are thrilled to be performing in Mer- its three-year “This is a great opportunity for will mark both chant Hall at the stunningly beautiful new Sibelius exploration, the Fairfax Build Your Hylton Performing Arts Center,” said Elizabeth the FSO will perform the orchestra to expand both Symphony’s first Murphy, executive director of the Fairfax Sym- the symphonic fan- concert in a series phony Orchestra. tasy “Pojhola’s its audience and its of double perfor- Community “This is a great opportunity for the orches- Daughter,” another mances, and its tra to expand both its audience and its oppor- of his wonderfully opportunity to play together.” debut perfor- tunity to play together,” said Maestro Christo- evocative tales. — Maestro Christopher Zimmerman, Fairfax mance at the Support Your pher Zimmerman, who is entering his second Mozart’s Sinfonia Symphony Orchestra’s music director beautiful new Local Businesses. year as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s music Concertante fea- Hylton Perform- director. “This orchestra is definitely up to the tures FSO Concert- ing Arts Center in challenges presented by adding another master David Salness and Gregory Rupert, prin- Manassas. From England, Central Europe and venue.” cipal viola, as soloists. Bartok’s Concerto for the United States, Zimmerman has chosen The season will open Sept. 11 with Orchestra makes similar virtuosic demands on three masterpieces that he believes aptly ex- Tchaikovsky’s “The Tempest Fantasy-Overture,” individual players and orchestral sections alike, emplify Western music’s profound and beauti- Schumann’s Piano Concerto, and allowing the FSO to, as Zimmerman said, ful legacy. Bernstein’s Overture to Rachmaninoff’s Third Symphony. Tchaikovsky “place the spotlight on itself.” “Candide” and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, and Rachmaninoff have always been staple 0n Nov. 20, guest conductor Eckart Preu will www.connectionnewspapers.com fare of the FSO, and deservedly so, since these lead the orchestra in a performance of music See Orchestra, Page 7 Musician Profiles

NANCY YEUNG Age: 27 Instrument(s): 2nd Violin Town of Residence: Centreville Years in FSO: 5 years Studied Music At: George Mason University Did you grow up/go to high school or college in this area? Where? W.T. Woodson High School, George Mason University (BM, MM)

MATT RICHARDSON Age: 25 Instrument(s): Violin (first violin section) Town of Residence: Centreville Years in FSO: since the 2006-07 season. 4 years. Studied Music At: George Mason University Career Outside of FSO: I am a full-time Master’s student at George Mason University, but in addition to that, I maintain two active private stu- dios in Fairfax, and in Leesburg. Also, I freelance with other orchestras in the area, and am the personnel manager for the strings sections of the Mclean Or- chestra. Groups Other Than The FSO: The McLean Orchestra, and the GMU performing ensembles. I also occasion- ally sub with the Winchester Orchestra and have subbed with the Eclipse Cham- ber Orchestra in the past. Did you grow up/go to high school or college in this area? Where? I attended George Mason University for my undergraduate degree from 2003-7 and just began my Master’s de- gree there in January 2010. What sparked your interest in music? How old were you? When See Profiles, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ September 2-8, 2010 ❖ 5 Opinion

How residents can have NORTHERN EDITION an impact on air quality. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Code Red Newspaper of Chantilly / Fair Oaks Fair Lakes his summer, despite the heat, we’ve Here are a few suggestions to help air qual- ❖ Refuel vehicles after dusk; avoid idling. A Connection Newspaper ❖ had fewer “Code Red” air quality ity in the short term: Conserve electricity, turn up the thermo- An independent, locally owned weekly days than one might have expected, ❖ Limit driving, combine trips or work from stat for air conditioning, turn off unneeded newspaper delivered T to homes and businesses. possibly a result of the slower economy. home. lights. 1606 King Street On “Code Red” days, children, older people ❖ Use area bus and rail lines. For the air quality forecast for Northern Vir- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 and people with asthma, heart or respiratory ❖ Avoid mowing lawns with gasoline-pow- ginia and links to maps, see http:// NEWS DEPARTMENT: problems should reduce outdoor activities. ered motors. www.deq.virginia.gov/airquality. To discuss ideas and concerns, Even healthy individuals should limit strenu- Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: ous outdoor work and exercise. [email protected] The primary causes of air pollution in North- Starting School after Labor Day Steven Mauren ern Virginia are vehicle emissions and pollu- We cruise into the last week of summer va- extra eight days of summer break. Editor, 703-778-9415 tion from coal-burning power plants here and cation for most Virginia school districts with Long held up as an example of corporate in- [email protected] to the west. temperatures in the high 90s and “Code Red” fluence over the General Assembly (King’s Do- Bonnie Hobbs Approximately 60-70 percent of the pollut- air quality, the state mandate to delay open- minion makes strategic donations to state del- Community Reporter, 703-778-9438 [email protected] ants that cause ground-level ozone are created ing schools until after Labor Day doesn’t seem egates and senators while lobbying for the from vehicles, lawn mowers, other garden like such a bad thing. “start after Labor Day” rule), if the result is Julia O’Donoghue Education & Politics, 703-778-9436 equipment and common household products, While students across the river in Montgom- that families have a little more time for vaca- [email protected] according to the Washington Metropolitan ery County headed back to the classroom on tion, possibly giving the economy a little boost Rich Sanders Council of Governments. Monday, Aug. 30, Virginia students have an in the process, perhaps no harm is done. Sports Editor, 703-224-3031 [email protected] People ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and Grahams To Celebrate 40 Years 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. dis and Rita Gra- Display ads 703-778-9410 Classified ads 703-778-9411 Oham of Chantilly, Employment ads 703-778-9413 will celebrate 40 Karen Washburn years of marriage on Sept. Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 19, with their three daugh- [email protected] Janis Swanson ters, three son-in-laws and Display Advertising, 703-778-9423 five grandchildren. [email protected] Andrea Smith Odis Graham recently re- Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 tired after 37 years with [email protected] Allstate Insurance Com- Barbara Parkinson pany and Rita Graham is a Employment Advertising 703-778-9413 retired administrator. Resi- [email protected] dents of Chantilly for over 25 years, they have three Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm daughters — a physician, 703-778-9433 attorney and performing [email protected] arts instructor — who Editor in Chief graduated from Chantilly Steven Mauren Managing Editors High School and Thomas Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Jefferson High School for Photography: Louise Krafft, Science and Technology Art/Design: and the University of Vir- Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Wayne ginia and George Mason Shipp, University. Odis and Rita Graham John Smith, Back to Production Manager: Military Notes School Jean Card CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 To have military news listed in Centre ficer. Circulation Manager: View e-mail centreview@connection College students experience and ex- Before the Linda Pecquex newspapers.com. Photos, especially color, amine the Army without incurring an are encouraged. Deadline is one week obligation to serve in the Army or ROTC, First Day CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, before publication. and are eligible to receive two-year col- L.L.C. lege scholarship offers and attend the Brian Beal, a junior from Peter Labovitz Amanda C. Winkler has graduated Advanced ROTC Course at their college. Virginia Run, does a President/CEO from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer The cadet is a student at George Wash- hurdle mobility drill on Mary Kimm Training Corps) Leader’s Training ington Unviersity, Washington, D.C. Publisher/Chief Operating Officer

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6 ❖ Centre View North ❖ September 2-8, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Music Orchestra Growth Continues From Page 5 The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s 2010-11 season “From the New World” are traditional audi- will close with another double performance on May ence favorites, beloved in the repertoire. Walton’s 14,, 2011 at GMU’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax and Violin Concerto, not as frequently per- on May 15 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in formed, will feature guest artist Chee-Yun, Manassas. The Fairfax Choral Society, with Artistic who returns to the FSO after her acclaimed perfor- Director Douglas Mears, and the Reston Chorale with mance of Sylvie Bodorova’s “Concerto dei Fiore” in Artistic Director David Brian Lang, join the FSO in a its 2008-09 season. performance of Mahler’s spectacular Symphony No.2, The first part of the 20th century was one of the “Resurrection.” A step beyond Beethoven’s 9th, “Res- richest and most exciting eras in all of Western mu- urrection” is a musical journey which speaks of the sic, with composers reacting and responding to a human condition in all its complexities and paradoxes successful aesthetic that had reached saturation and touches on the nature of existence, religion, and point, i.e. the opulent orchestral language of the late the afterlife. “Only Mahler could embrace such an Romantics. On March 19,, 2011 the FSO will present ambitious agenda and succeed in producing one of Webern’s Six Pieces for Orchestra (revised/reduced the most exciting, beautiful and exultant works that version) and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5. “Written has yet been written,” said Zimmerman. within only a few years of each other,” said Zimmerman, “Sibelius and Webern’s creations here Subscriptions are available by calling 703-563- show just how differently beautiful works of art can 1990 or online at www.fairfaxsymphony.org. Single be expressed in the hands of great and sensitive com- tickets for the 2010-11 season range from $25-$55 posers. There, the prevailing techniques and modes (Fairfax) and from $25-$45 (Manassas). of expression seem to have been shattered in the pur- Directions to the concert halls and information on suit of a new voice.” Sibelius’ 5th Symphony is also the FSO’s education and outreach programs, podcasts programmed as part of the FSO’s ongoing explora- and other activities may also be found on the FSO’s tion of his symphonic development. website. Program notes for each concert are posted “In his own way, too, Beethoven can be regarded on the site at least one week prior to the performance. as an artist who seemed to ‘tear up the rules’ in his The orchestra is supported in part through fund- need to express himself fully,” Zimmerman said. ing by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Arts Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.5, his final piano Council of Fairfax County, and the County of Fairfax, concerto, will be played by the eminent Finnish pia- along with generous support from corporations, foun- nist, Matti Raekallio. dations and individuals. Musician Profiles From Page 5 much I couldn’t wait for them to see the is willing to teach you at your own pace, concert. At that point, I realized that it and who understands your motivations did you know you wanted to really mattered to me that people watch for wanting to renew your interest. play professionally? me play, and that I loved performing on What is your favorite piece to My father was a music education the violin more than anything else. play? major in college, but who did not end up What is one piece of advice you Beethoven Symphony No. 7, 2nd pursuing a career in music. However, he would give to a young person who movement. was very passionate about music, so is deciding how serious he/she is Is there any other information there was a lot of classical music in the about music? you would like to share about house growing up. As a result of his pas- There is a reason for everything that your family? Do you have rela- sion, both of my siblings and I (older happens when you are playing. Nothing tives/children who also perform? sister, younger brother) all studied mu- happens by accident! So if you can fig- My younger brother, Alan Richardson sic from a young age, though my brother ure out exactly what caused your is the cellist with one of the leading and I are the only ones who followed it mistake, fixing the cause fixes the prob- young string quartets in the country. His as a career. I began violin lessons when lem! The hardest part is figuring out group, the Aeolus Quartet is the Gradu- I was 6 years old and my family was liv- what really happened ... it’s often not ate String Quartet in Residence at the ing outside Atlanta, Ga. However I what you expect. University of Texas, where they are didn’t know that I wanted to play pro- What is one piece of advice you mentored by the Miro Quartet. They are fessionally until I was in high school. I would give to someone who has an incredible group, who have won had an epiphany one day when I was stopped playing an instrument prizes at numerous international cham- playing in an All-County orchestra con- but would like to take it up again? ber competitions across the globe over cert, and I was telling my parents how It is never too late to learn to love the last two years. Check them out at exciting the rehearsals were and how playing again. Find a good teacher who See Profiles, Page 8

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To have community events listed in Cen- health food retailers, & community watersheds. Registration is from 6:30- tre View, e-mail to centreview@connection non-profit organizations showcasing 7 p.m. Meeting is 7-9 p.m. At newspapers.com. Call Steve Hibbard at information about their products and Centreville High School, 6001 Union 703-778-9412. services to individuals interested in Mill Road, Clifton. Saturday - September 11, 8:00 p.m. leading more healthy lifestyles. At the Hyatt Dulles, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd., Philippe Bianconi, piano ONGOING Herndon. FRIDAY/SEPT. 17 George Mason University Center for the Arts The Western Fairfax County Tag Day. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Chantilly Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Woman’s Club is selling the 2010 High School Music Boosters will be Admission is $15. With the band, Soul • TCHAIKOVSKY: The Tempest Fantasy-Overture White House Christmas ornaments. sponsoring their annual “TAG DAY”. Tones of Swing. Drop-in beginner • SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto This year’s ornament honors our 25th Students in the Band, Chorus, and swing lesson from 8:30-9 p.m. At the • RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 3 President, William McKinley. The two- Orchestra programs will be traveling Hilton Washington Dulles Airport sided ornament commemorates the house to house requesting donations in Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road (Route Upcoming Concerts long history of music in the White exchange for a “Tag”. This “Tag” will 28 near the airport), Herndon. be good for two complimentary October 23rd - November 20th - January 15th House with the Marine Corps band SATURDAY/SEPT. 18 greeting White House guests and admissions to one of the three Fall March 19th - May 14th music concerts. All donations are tax Free seminar. 2-4:30 p.m. Attorney entertaining the President and Mrs. Tickets: 888-945-2468 or www.fairfaxsymphony.org McKinley. The 2010 ornaments cost deductible (less the value of the Mitch Lambros discusses applying for $19. All profits benefit charity. Order tickets) and directly support the music social security disability income Subscriptions: 703-563-1990 yours now by calling 703-378-6841 or department. benefits when one has “difficult to 703-378-6216. diagnose” syndromes, based on pain, fatigue, and /or nervous system No one needs a break more than SUNDAY/SEPT. 12 family caregivers of older adults who symptoms. Presented at the meeting of cannot be left alone. You can give a Sully Quilt Show and Sale. 10 a.m. to The NOVA Chronic Fatigue Syndrome caregiver a much needed break by 4:30 p.m. Nearly 50 vendors offer (CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM), and volunteering for Fairfax County’s new antique and new quilts, specially Orthostatic Intolerance / THIS IS “JENNY” volunteer family caregiver respite designed quilt fabrics and supplies, Dysautonomia Support Group, from. In Jack Russell, spayed female, 15 lbs., D.O.B. program. Volunteers provide brief linens, and quilt-related merchandise. the James McDonnell Room of Sully Appraisers will be available to evaluate Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft February 22, 2007. Jenny’s the pal you’ve periods of oversight to allow caregivers been searching for. She will be your best to shop, go to the doctors or just relax. your family heirloom quilts for $10 per Blvd, Chantilly. No registration Volunteers are screened and trained. quilt with a limit of two quilts. required; no fee. Contact 703-968- friend, your loyal confidant (she never tells a Call Volunteer Solutions at 703-324- Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for 9818 or CFSupport- secret) and the one who never fails to meet 5406, TTY 703-449-1186. seniors and $6 for children. At Sully [email protected]. you at the door with kisses after a long Ladies, do you have a Historic Site in Chantilly. Call 703-437- Fall Into Fashion. 1 to 5 p.m. Bella Mia stressful day at work. She has adorable Revolutionary Patriot in your 1794. Weddings and Events will host Fall Chantilly Fall Frolic Teddy Bear Into Fashion in the Grand Plaza of expressions, is only 3 yrs old and weighs family tree? Membership in the just 15 pounds. She’s incredibly smart and Daughters of the American Revolution Collectible Show. 10 a.m. to 3:30 Fairfax Corner, at Monument Drive (DAR) honors and preserves the legacy p.m. Admission is $8/adults; $7/ and Fairfax Corner Avenue. The event ready to go the distance in any training you of your Patriot ancestor. Any woman seniors and students. The event will will feature vendors representing a teach her. Come and meet this little jewel is eligible for membership who is no feature the creative work of teddy bear variety of products and services, live today and have that best friend you’ve less than 18 years of age and can prove artists from across North America. At entertainment, fashions from always wanted. Attributes: lineal, blood line descent from an the Dulles Expo Center, 4368 Chantilly merchants at Fairfax Corner and A special little lady! ancestor who aided in achieving Center, Chantilly. Contact Alex Wilson cupcakes by Cupcakes Actually. Visit American independence. Admission to at 717-993-3041. www.bellamiaweddingsandevents.com. HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY membership is by invitation through a Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • www.hsfc.org Chapter. Interested in learning more? TUESDAY/SEPT. 14 SEPT. 18-19 Contact the Lane’s Mill Chapter at 4057 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 [email protected] Centreville Stitchers. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Virginia Wine Festival. Showcasing 50 Craft Vendors are needed for the Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or Virginia wineries as well as fine art, Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair other needlework crafts and craft, and specialty food vendors. Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 conversation? Join Centreville Tickets are $25/advance; $30/gate. At p.m. at Centreville United Methodist Stitchers at the Centreville Regional Bull Run Park Special Events Center in Church, 6400 Old Centreville Road. Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr., Centreville. For tickets and additional Leased spaces for vendors are going Centreville. All levels (adults) information, visit virginiawinefest.com quickly. Book your vendor space now. welcome. Questions - call Jo at 703- or call 888-VA-FESTS. Contact 803-0595 or email Truro Church Used Book Sale. 9 a.m. [email protected] or 703- [email protected]. to 5 p.m. All types of books, videos, 830-2684. Bible Study. A new Women’s Bible DVDs, CD’s & especially children’s Study (“Discovering Who We Are in books & media accepted for donations. Christ”) will be held at Jubilee Donations may be dropped off in the FRIDAY/SEPT. 3 Christian Center in Fairfax on Common Grounds reception room Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Tuesdays, beginning at 9:45 a.m. - from Sept. 8 to Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to Admission is $15. With the band, noon. Cost is $15. Register by Sept.12. 5 p.m. At Truro Church, 10520 Main Rockin’ Bones. Drop-in beginner swing Child care provided, if pre-registered. Street, Fairfax. Visit lesson from 8:30-9 p.m.; dancing from 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Call www.trurochurch.org. Call Truro 9 p.m. to midnight. At the Hilton 703-383-1170, or see www.jccag.org. Library Guild @ 703-631-1275. Washington Dulles Airport Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road (Route 28 SEPT. 14 THROUGH NOV. 18 SUNDAY/SEPT. 19 near the airport), Herndon. ESL Classes. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 Praise Choir. The Liberty University to 9 p.m. Register on Tuesday, Sept. 7 Praise Choir will present a free gospel MONDAY/SEPT. 6 from 7-8 p.m. Cost is $10. Text book is concert at Jubilee Christian Center 6 Labor Day Car Show. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $25. Three Levels: Basic, Intermediate, p.m. 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. You’ll See… Custom Cruisers of Northern Virginia Advanced. At Lord of Life Lutheran Call 703-383-1170, or see and Clifton Lions Club. Street rods, Church, 5114 Twinbrook Road, www.jccag.org street machines, customs, antiques, Fairfax. Call 703-323-9500 or visit The Difference www.lordoflifelutheran.com muscle cars, classics, motorcycles. All MONDAY/SEPT. 20 proceeds benefit local charities. In WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 15 downtown Clifton on Main Street. Golf & Tennis Charity Classic. 20th “Whenever you buy quality from professionals Contact Jim Chesley at 703-830-2129 GFWC-Western Fairfax County Anniversary Inova Fair Oaks Hospital you get a better value.” or email: Woman’s Club Brunch. 10 a.m. to Golf & Tennis Charity Classic www.customcruisersnova.com or noon. ”The Power of One” featuring benefiting “Healthy Weight Programs [email protected]. Michele Bevington, founder of for Families & Children” at Fair Oaks Freedom Petals, a nonprofit Hospital. At the International Country Fashionable Eyeglasses • Designer Frames • Sunglasses FRIDAY/SEPT. 10 organization that provides floral Club in Fairfax. After play enjoy a Children Frames • Contact Lenses • Eye Exams Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. arrangements for recuperating service cocktail reception, silent auction and ... and much more! Admission is $15. With the band, members and their families at the awards dinner celebration. Register Swingin’ Vibes. Drop-in beginner swing Walter Reed Complex. At the Chantilly early, space is limited. For general or lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m. At the Regional Library. Seating is limited, corporate sponsorship information, 3910 Centreville Road 703-830-6377 Hilton Washington Dulles Airport and reservations are required. Contact contact Elizabeth Willett at 703-391- Suite 100, Chantilly VA EyeStreetOptical.com Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road (Route Barbara Cale at 703-378-6009 or 3869 or [email protected]. 28 near the airport), Herndon. Sandy Lawson at 703-620-0574 or e- www.inova.org/events. mail Assistance League of Northern [email protected]. Virginia. 9:30 a.m. Nonprofit, EYE STREET OPTICAL volunteer organization dedicated to SATURDAY/SEPT. 11 promoting literacy and well-being for Chantilly Professional Building THURSDAY/SEPT. 16 Living Well Expo. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The women and children through Living Well Expo brings together local Watershed Management. The Little community based programs. Meets at Prescription Eyewear and regional health, wellness and Rocky Run and Johnny Moore Creek the Sully Government Center, 4900 $ 00 w/Complete Purchase of Frames & Lenses. fitness companies, hospitals, draft plan forum meeting. Fairfax Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Call Lyndy 65 OFF physicians, dentists, natural and County is seeking public input in the at 703-878-1928 or visit With this coupon. Minimum purchase $200.00. Cannot be combined with other offers development of the watershed www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org. alternative practitioners, chiropractors, or insurance. Not valid on Oakley, Maui Jim, Sport or Swim Goggles. Expires 9/30/10. management plan for these www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ September 2-8, 2010 ❖ 9 For information about appearing on this page, contact Karen Washburn at 703-778-9422 or Centreville REAL ESTATE [email protected] also featuring surrounding areas of Fairfax On the Market Centreville-Fantastic Cul-de-sac location Great Providence model at end of cul-de-sac. New windows, fenced rear yard, deck. Huge kitchen w/ center isle and sunny table space. Family room off of kitchen w gas fireplace. 4 bedrooms up, master with luxury master bath and walk-in closet. 2 story foyer w hardwood floor. Great living and dining rooms perfect for entertaining. Healthy sale! For more information contact: Cindy Glacken, Long & Foster-Gateway 703-961-7175 , [email protected] Priced at: $450,000 Centreville-Sequoia Farms Charming home with soaring space on great lot! Charming home with soaring space & generous room sizes! Backs to woods! Custom Trex deck with built in benches & steps to yard. Dramatic 2-story foyer. Newly finished hard- wood floors in foyer, center hall and powder room. Spacious, formal living & dining rooms. Family room with soaring vaulted ceiling with skylights, recessed lights & masonry brick, raised hearth fireplace with gas logs and mantel. The family room flows into the huge kitchen featuring tons of cabinet space, stainless steel flat surface range, updated dishwasher, window looking out to the backyard & a breakfast area with sliding glass door to deck. Four upper level bedrooms, all with vaulted ceilings. Master bedroom with dressing area and full, private bath- room with tile floor. Upper hall bathroom also features tile floor. The 20’x15’ fourth bedroom was a builder’s option & features skylights & extra storage space. Upper hall balcony overlooks the family room. The walk out basement features a rec room with sliding glass doors to yard & den/ 5th BR. Close to E.C. Lawrence Park & major commuter routes. For more information contact: Spencer Marker: 703-830-6123: Centreville- Gate Post Estates Spencer Marker & Co. / Long & Foster View home and virtual tour at www.seln4u.com Brick Front Colonial Backing to Woods Priced at: $474,900 This sunny home is ideally located for the family in search of a peaceful retreat that is convenient to transportation, shopping, entertain- ment, and restaurants, yet nestled away in a private, wooded paradise. After entering the two-level foyer, you’ll appreciate the bright, Oak Hill Estates- open floorplan with kitchen, breakfast, and family rooms across the back of the house overlooking the yard. The adjacent living and din- Luxurious Amenities ing room areas make entertaining and holiday meals easy and functional. The house has four spacious bedrooms plus a main level office, Built in 2000, this Grand, brick front, four + bedroom, three full baths, and a powder room. The walk-out lower level offers a large, finished recreation room with full size windows, a den with four and one half bath home has a side loading, three car direct access to a full bath, and plenty of storage. This is a clean, newly painted, and well maintained home in which most major systems garage and is situated on over 3/4 of an acre at the end of a Cul-de-sac. Located in sought after Oak Hill Estates, have been replaced including HVAC, windows, doors, roof, siding, carpet, and hardwood flooring. this home offers everything you can imagine in luxury. The home site has been beautifully landscaped with a brick walkway leading to the front door and a fully fenced and wooded back yard. Extensive Landscaping and Hardscaping with Brick Sited on over 26,000 square feet, you’ll feel as though you’ve moved to a nature preserve. Spend delightful days on the two-level deck Walkways, in-ground Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Slate watching the birds, listening to tree frogs, or discovering deer, bunnies and box turtles in the woods. Enjoy one of the many walking Patio and Multi-level Deck backing to trees offers Great Outdoor Living! A beautiful sunroom leads to the back trails that meander through the community or walk to Bull Run Regional Park to discover biking trails or fly a kite. If you prefer kayak- yard and is surrounded on three sides by windows overlooking the pool, landscaping and trees. Boasting over 6200 sq. ft. with three finished levels this home features luxurious finishes and designer touches. Hardwood ing, fishing, or just relaxing on the rocks, Cub Run Creek is nearby and adjoins the community. Pool membership is available at Floors throughout most of the main level, 9’ Ceilings, Custom Paint, Crown Moulding, Roman Columns, Chantilly Country Club. All this, yet incredibly convenient to I-66 and the Fairfax County and Prince William County Parkways. For Designer Tile, a Gourmet Kitchen w/large Eat-in Area. Huge Master Suite with Sitting area, Dressing area, Three Metro riders, the Kiss & Ride lot is only one mile away on Stone Road and offers easy access to the Vienna Metro. This house is close to vanities, Water Closet & Bidet’. A second Master Suite is also located on the upper level. Large Office/Den is everything but in a neighborhood unlike anything in Fairfax County - What a terrific place to call HOME! on the main level and has picturesque views. Finished walkout basement with an expansive recreation area and wet bar is perfect for entertaining. Fabulous schools including: Navy Elementary, Franklin Middle & Oakton High Schools. Convenient to Shopping, Restaurants & Main Roads this home has it all. Be sure to visit soon! For more information contact: Barbara Nowak, Long & Foster Realtors at For more information contact: Keith Harris, Samson Properties at 703-395-6601 703-473-1803 or [email protected] [email protected] or coachkeithharris.com Priced at $585,000 Priced at $1,200,000.00 Profile in Real Estate – Barbara Nowak If you ask Barbara Nowak what it means to live in a home, she’ll highly regarded reputation for professionalism and integrity. quote the famous poem by Edgar Guest, “It takes a heap o’ living Because it’s the largest independently owned real estate com- to make a house a home…” pany on the East coast, Barbara (or any other Long & Foster As a Realtor since 1981, Barbara has seen many market cycles. agent) can go into any of the Long & Foster branch offices and Barbara spent the first part of her career in new home sales. She’s work there as though it were her home office. This makes it won numerous awards from builders and the NVBIA (Northern convenient for her, but more important for her clients who live Virginia Building Industry Association) including several “Sale- throughout Northern Virginia. sperson of the Year” awards. During the time in new home sales, When she’s away from the office, Barbara is actively involved she learned about marketing and staging to highlight the best fea- with her faith community. She finds time in her garden refresh- tures of a house. From this experience and her natural flare for ing and serene, being close to the wonders of creation while the creativity, she advises sellers on how to get their house ready for family dogs romp in the grass. Her creativity is also reflected in Barbara Nowak, Realtor sale. Once the property is ready for market, she generates inter- the making of hand formed pottery and has found inspiration Long & Foster Realtors est by utilizing various media: print ads, direct mail, the internet in taking classes at the Lorton Workhouse. She and her hus- Cell: 703-473-1803 and more to reach potential buyers. band, Gerry enjoy concerts at Wolf Trap, George Mason and the [email protected] Barbara joined Long & Foster Realtors in 2004 because of its Kennedy Center. www.MyVirginiaHomeTeam.com

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The Bulldogs, behind Grayson and Chagolla, defeated Woodson in the 2005 Northern Region boys’ soccer title game.

By Rich Sanders his role on corners was to Centre View move straight towards the goal area. n unlikely hero helped “It was a well driven ball the Westfield High boys’ by A.J.,” he said. “I hit it Asoccer team earn its square into the lower right first ever Northern Re- [of the net]. The goalie al- gion title five years ago when the most got a piece of it.” Courtesy Photo Bulldogs, on a rainy day, scored a It was a marvelous way Westfield High graduate Brandon late goal and defeated W.T. for Westfield to conclude Snyder hopes to receive a call-up Woodson, 2-1, in the champion- the region season under its A late game goal lifted the Westfield High boys’ soccer to the Baltimore Orioles this ship contest played on the then- first year head coach Tom team past W.T. Woodson in the 2005 Northern Region September. new turf field at Fairfax High Torres, who said his team’s championship game. School. offensive pressure in recent Renowned Alumni Tory Grayson, a senior postseason games had been get- had ended. “The referee said it hit Bulldogs,” is how the Centre View Eddie Royal: Westfield football star midfielder for Westfield, had not ting better and better. He also one of our guys.” story described the enormity of the from the Class of 2004; teamed up with scored a goal all season long. But mentioned that the Bulldogs had play by Chagolla. QB Sean Glennon to help the Bulldogs with less than a minute gotten especially confi- THE DRAMATIC LATE GAME- “We’ve been practicing penalty go 14-0 and win the state AAA title in remaining in regulation dent on their corner kick WINNER would have never kicks,” said Torres. “Rafael has 2003; named All-Met Player of the Year Turning Back as a senior; school retired his No. 5 num- in the title game against The Clock pieces. played out if Woodson had been been the one in practice making ber during ceremonies at a football Woodson, he scored off “We’ve been getting able to cash in on a penalty kick saves. It was a very acrobatic game in October of 2009; played a corner kick set to [scoring] opportuni- with four minutes remaining in a [stop]. I didn’t know if he’d save collegiately and became a star wide re- break a 1-1 tie and effectively win ties,” said Torres, whose team was 1-1 deadlock. Just moments before it. I knew he was capable of it.” ceiver/special teams returner at Virginia Tech; earned Second Team All-ACC the game for the Bulldogs. 11-5-4 following the region title Gryaron’s heroics, it looked as if In the first half of the title game, honors as a junior and First Team All- Grayson’s game-winner came off game win. “A.J. takes corners and Westfield was on the brink of los- Westfield’s Bryan McAlister, a ACC accolades as a senior; became the a straightaway header from close free kicks and guys know where ing the game after a Bulldog foul sophomore forward, had opened ACC’s all-time leader in punt return range with just 39 seconds remain- to be. He called Tory’s number. It’s resulted in the Cavalier PK kick the scoring midway through the yards; drafted in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Denver Bron- ing. The stunning score came off not a surprise it was Tory who chance. half on a close range punch in shot cos; caught 91 passes in his initial a corner kick assist from A.J. scored that goal. Tory’s a big guy It was there that backup from the right off a crossing pass season, second most ever by a rookie. Shera, a freshman forward. and you expect him to win those Westfield goalie Rafael Chagolla, from a teammate. Woodson Brandon Snyder: former Bulldogs’ “It was a once in a lifetime [balls].” a sophomore who had only en- gained the equalizer five minutes baseball slugger (Class of 2005), who thing,” said Grayson, who was Richard Broad, the renowned tered the contest two minutes ear- later and the game was tied 1-1 at led Westfield to a Northern Region title, quoted in a region title game story, Woodson High coach at the time, lier after starting goalie Chris halftime. was drafted in the first round (13th under the headline, “Grayson, was not sure Westfield should have Smith was given a yellow card, It took almost the entire second overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2005 first year player draft; a member Chagolla Lift Bulldogs,” in the even been given the corner kick came up with Westfield’s biggest half before another goal was of the Orioles’ 40-man roster, Snyder, a June 9-15, 2005 edition of the chance in the first place. goalie save of the season. Diving scored. But, oh, what a huge goal first baseman, has moved up through Centre View. “I was able to get past “It looked to me like their guy to his left, Chagolla knocked away it was for Westfield and its faith- the Baltimore minor league chain over [a Woodson defender] who had shot the ball out of bounds,” said Woodson sophomore Joe Barnd’s ful fan base. The Westfield Bull- the past six years; has hit six home runs for O’s affiliate Norfolk (AAA) this sea- been shutting me down.” a disappointed Broad, out in the low smash towards the corner. dogs were the 2005 Northern Re- son; expected to get a call-up to the Grayson went on to explain that parking lot long after the game “The stop saved the day for the gion champions. Majors this year. ’92 Chargers Fell Short in Region Basketball Finals the state AAA semifinals. It was a wondrous season Chantilly boys were under for longtime coach Jim Smith’s squad which, behind a first-year coach named such standout players as center John Manning (re- gion tourney MVP), shooting guard Kethan Savage Jim Smith. and forward Adam Fridy, became the first Chantilly team to make it to the region championship game since the 1991-’92 season when Smith was in his first By Rich Sanders season at the helm of the program. Centre View Unlike this past season’s Chantilly team, which defeated Langley in the region finals, the Chargers ocal fans were thrilled this past winter when of Smith’s first season lost in the region title game Lthe Chantilly High boys’ basketball team ex — falling to frontcourt sensation Joey Beard and the perienced one of their best seasons in school South Lakes Seahawks. Darryl Franklin was Chantilly’s star shooting guard back history when the Chargers captured the Northern in the early 1990s, twice leading the Chargers to the Region title and went on to advance all the way to See Smith, Page 15 state playoffs.

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