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OCTOBER 16-22, 2014 25 CENTS Newsstand Price ‘Hands-On History’ Students participate in E.C. Lawrence archaeological dig.

By Bonnie Hobbs said E.C. Lawrence Park Manager Centre View John Shafer during the dig. “The kids are using a $14,000 piece of rea students got to be survey equipment to go from a part of history recently control spot to the digging sites so, Awhen they participated in the future, people will know in an archaeological dig exactly where these digs were.” to find the remains of a home from Then, said Shafer, they’d know the 1800s in Ellanor C. Lawrence where to investigate and search for Park in Centreville. remnants of the burned home It’s believed to have been south- next. “These are windows of infor- east of the stone house that’s now mation into the past,” he said. the Walney Visitor Center. But this Corina Gribble, an Oakton High wood-framed house burned down junior, was happy to be part of the on Dec. 30, 1874; so under the di- experience. “I’ve been wanting to rection of the Fairfax County Park find archaeological things to do, Authority, students ages 12-16 but you had to be 18 for most of tried to find evidence of its exist- them,” she said. “So this was an ence. opportunity to be able to partici- “The Park Authority has records pate in a dig, myself.” Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View of this event, but we don’t know Runners take off from the 2013 Goblin Gallop 5K starting line. where on the landscape it was,” See Students, Page 10 21st Annual Goblin Gallop Nears

And each year, money raised from the Goblin Gal- Event benefits families lop is used for numerous, small grants to help childhood cancer victims and their families. of children with cancer. Rain or shine, the race begins and ends in front of Coastal Flats restaurant. The 1K fun run starts By Bonnie Hobbs at 8:30 a.m.; the 5K race, at 9 a.m.; and the 5K Centre View walk, at 9:10 a.m. Entry fees through Oct. 23 are $33 for the 5K run, $25 for the 5K walk and $18 hen the leaves turn colors and the for the 1K fun run. From Oct. 24 on, those fees, Wweather becomes crisp, Halloween respectively, are $35, $30 and $22. soon follows. And that means it’s time Entrants should add $5 to each amount if they’d for the Goblin Gallop. This year’s event, the 21st like a long-sleeved, rather than a short-sleeved, annual, is slated for Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Fairfax T-shirt. Register at www.goblingallop.org. Online Corner Shopping Center. registration will remain open until race time. It’s a rollicking, fun-filled event that’s enjoyable People may run individually or as part of 5K for both the participants and the onlookers. Many teams competing against each other. Participants Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View of the runners and walkers, plus those cheering may be on a coed team of at least four people; the From left: Students James McVicker, Corina Gribble and them on, wear Halloween costumes; and after- categories are organizations, families and friends. Haly Yungwirth search for historic artifacts in the ward, there are refreshments and a costume con- The top team in each category will receive fun ground. test. awards for best team costume, fastest team – add-

“But there’s more to it than that,” said event ing up the four members’ times, and for the team

organizer George Quadrino. “It’s a family event with the most members registered before packet 10-17-2014

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with a band, a moonbounce, face painting and a pickup on Oct. 24. Requested

5K. Yet at the same time, the participants are help- This year’s packet pickup is at Potomac River material.

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All proceeds from the event go to the John Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. On race day, it’s at

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See Goblin, Page 10 Postage U.S. son John died of the disease in 1985 at age 7. STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ October 16-22, 2014 ❖ 1 Halloween Candy Buy Back! News Open House Centreville Dance Acad- emy will hold an open house 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 and 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, featur- ing free dance classes, studio tours, perfor- mances by the award- winning Centreville Dance Theatre, drawings, and more. Studios will be Save Your Chompers! open for viewing and free classes will be available Kids, bring in your Halloween Candy & receive for both children and $1 per pound Up to 5 pounds! adults. Visit P M www.centrevilledance.com Mon., Nov. 3rd & Tues., Nov. 4th • 8–5 . . Photo Contributed or call 703-815-3125. Come join us for our office Open House on Thursday, Oct. 23rd from 5:30-7:30 P.M. Stop by and see our new addition and enjoy some “Mama’s Donuts” and cider. Dental Office To Host Tour of Expanded Facility Complete Dental Care Drs. Bruce R. Hutchison, Michael H. Gorman, cider donuts from Mom’s Donut truck. Whitney S. Jarrell, and Brigid B. Mooney of Family When Hutchison started his practice 32 years ago for the Entire Family Dentistry are hosting an open house at their offices, he had two chairs and one employee. Today, the of- BRUCE R. HUTCHISON, D.D.S. 14245-P Centreville Square, Centreville, on Thurs- fice has 17 operatories and 30 employees. The office MICHAEL H. GORMAN, D.D.S. day, Oct. 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. has been expanded by one third with four new pa- WHITNEY S. JARRELL, D.D.S. The doctors and staff want to invite the commu- tient operatories, support staff offices and reception BRIGID B. MOONEY, D.D.S. nity to tour their newly expanded facilities, meet areas. recently hired staff and enjoy some homemade apple For more, visit www.smiles forcentreville.com. FAMILY DENTISTRY 14245-P Centreville Sq. • Centreville, VA 20121 NOVEC Joins with Operation Round Up

703-830-9110 The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative and the amount, payable to NOVEC Operation Round Up, to: Virginia Department of Social Services are offering NOVEC, P.O. Box 2710, Manassas, VA 20108. programs that will help low-income Virginians stay After receiving donations, the ORU board, com- warm this winter. NOVEC encourages its customer- posed of NOVEC customer-owners, sends donations owners to participate in Operation Round Up, which to: The Salvation Army, Loudoun County; The Sal- provides heating assistance to qualified recipients, vation Army, Fairfax County; Action in Community and the Co-op encourages low-income people to ap- Through Service (ACTS), Prince William County; ply for fuel assistance between now and Nov. 14 SERVE, a program of Northern Virginia Family Ser- through VDSS’s Energy Assistance Program. vice, Prince William County; SERVE, Stafford County, By participating in ORU, NOVEC customers agree and Fauquier Family Shelter Services, Fauquier to have their monthly bills rounded up to the near- County. est dollar. These organizations distribute funds to low-income For example, if a bill is $89.54, NOVEC will round people who qualify for assistance. it up to $90 and put the extra 46¢ in the ORU fund. Families and individuals can apply for assistance Customers who participate donate approximately $6 online at commonhelp.virginia.gov/access or at their a year. Because NOVEC absorbs all administration local department of social services office, costs, 100 percent of donations go into the fund. www.dss.virginia.gov/localagency. NOVEC customers may join ORU online at Applications can be printed from www.novec.com/community; select Operation www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea/index.cgi, or an Round Up. Or they may call Customer Service, Mon- applicant can request that the local department mail day-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., at 703-335-0500. an application. Applications can be submitted online Anyone who is not a Co-op member, but would or by mail, fax, or in person at a local department of like to donate to ORU, may send a check in any social services.

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2 ❖ Centre View ❖ October 16-22, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Roundups News Farmers Market on Thursdays Each Thursday, from 3-7 p.m., the Fairfax County Government Center hosts a farmers market in its parking lot. The Government Center is at 12000 Government Center Pkwy. in Fair Oaks, and the next markets are slated for Oct. 16 and Oct. 23.

Help Local Hungry Children Rehearsing a On Saturday, Oct. 18, volunteers from Centreville Elementary scene are and Mount Olive Baptist Church will gather at the school to pack- (from left) age more than 1,000 meals. They’ll be used for Centreville Druw Austin, Elementary’s Backpack Food Program for students in need. The Hannah public is invited and welcome to join in; come to the school caf- Warnick, eteria anytime between 7:30 a.m. and noon. Chandler Derbyshire and Adam K-9 Krawl 5K Is Oct. 18 LeKang. The Fairfax County Police Department’s annual K-9 Krawl 5K is set for Saturday, Oct. 18, at the county Government Center’s park- ing lot C. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by a K-9 demon- stration at 8:45 a.m. and the 5K walk at 9 a.m. This event was created to bring awareness to the connection between animal cruelty and the link to domestic violence, and dogs are welcome in the walk. Register at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/s/FCPD2014K9KRAWL Photos Courtesy of Michael Rosegrant VIN-Etching for Vehicles VIN-Etched windows help police detect and identify stolen ve- ‘A Side-Splitting Comedy’ hicles, and this service is available to residents on Saturday, Oct. 18, from noon-4 p.m. It’ll take place in the parking lot of Target plan for Hero to marry Philia,” said LeKang. “He’s at 14391 Chantilly Crossing Lane in Chantilly. People may also Chantilly High presents smart, cunning and always lies his way out of prob- chat with local police officers and learn new information about lems. For example, he claims to be other people to auto-theft prevention. Vehicles will be etched in order of arrival, “Funny Thing Happened manipulate his way out of situations. He does these but this event will be cancelled if there’s inclement weather. things because Hero promised Pseudolus his free- on Way to Forum.” dom if he got Philia to marry him.” LeKang’s enjoying his role “because of the crazi- Democratic Women to Meet By Bonnie Hobbs ness of everything Pseudolus does and says, and all The Democratic Women of Clifton and Northern Virginia will Centre View the things he gets himself into and out of.” His fa- meet Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 vorite song is “Free,” in which he sings about how Chapel Road in Clifton. Members will meet from 3-3:30 p.m.; eaturing a cast and crew of 45, Chantilly different his life would be if he were free. It’s a re- then from 3:30-5 p.m., the public is invited to hear Fairfax County High presents “A Funny Thing Happened ally catchy, fast-paced song.” Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and her staff speak about personal safety. Fon the Way to the Forum.” He says the audience will love the “ridiculous hu- Their program will be titled, “Situational Awareness: Don’t Be a The curtain rises Wednesday-Thursday, mor throughout the whole show. There’s misdirec- Victim.” Oct. 22-23, and Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m., and tion, lies and deceit that wouldn’t happen in real life Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 at — and that’s what makes it so funny.” www.chantillyhsdrama.com and $12 at the door. Junior Hannah Warnick plays Philia, a virginal WFCCA Quarterly Meeting “It’s fun, goofy and over-the-top,” said Director Sh- courtesan in the House of Lycus. “She’s promised to The quarterly meeting of the West Fairfax County Citizens As- annon Khatcheressian. “It’s nice doing this comedy a military captain, but she eventually falls in love sociation (WFCCA) is set for Monday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m., in the because all the actors bring their own, subtle nu- with Hero,” said Warnick. “She’s really bubbly, ditzy Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., in ances and enjoyable character choices to the stage.” and incredibly stupid — she was only taught beauty Chantilly. She and senior Alycia Adams did the choreogra- and grace.” phy for this musical; Chantilly Choral Director Evan Warnick’s having a good time experimenting with Ayars is the show’s vocal director. The story takes her character’s silly and out-there personality. “It’s WFCCA Land-Use Committee place in ancient Rome and promises to be an enter- out of my comfort zone and I get to interact with Daycare and communications are on tap for the next meeting taining treat for both the eyes and ears. multiple cast members,” she said. “And I’ve never of the West Fairfax County Citizens Association (WFCCA) Land- Award-winning art student Mia Rickenbach de- played a character in love before.” She especially likes Use Committee. It’s slated for Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m., in the signed the set showing three Roman houses. And the number, “That’ll Show Him,” which she sings to Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., in head costume mom Kimberly Warnick clothed the Hero. “Philia’s telling him, ‘I’ll be with the captain Chantilly. actors in cheerful, eye-catching outfits. and will be kissing him, but I’ll be thinking of you,’ The panel will review five, home daycare applications, plus re- “She designed an amazing array of costumes based and Hero’s not happy about it,” said Warnick. “So quests for two cell-phone towers in Centreville. One would be on on a beautiful, jewel-tone, color palette,” said there’s a lot of acting in this song.” Route 29, co-located with the NOVEC substation, and the other Khatcheressian. “Her modified togas really add color Calling the show “fun and upbeat,” she said, “The would be on Bull Run Post Office Road. and vibrancy to the characters.” musical numbers are energetic and exciting to watch. In the story, a Roman slave named Pseudolus tries And at one point, there’s mass chaos, and it’s funny to win his freedom by orchestrating a marriage for to see how everyone’s stories get mixed together.” Learn about Public Safety his master. “But nothing goes according to plan, so Senior Druw Austin portrays Hysterium, servant Public safety is the topic for the next meeting of the Sully Dis- Pseudolus has to make his lies bigger and more ex- to Senex and Domina, Hero’s parents. “He’s the slave- trict Council of Citizens Associations and its Land-Use Commit- travagant,” said Khatcheressian. “And as he involves in-chief, in charge of all the other slaves,” said Aus- tee. It’s set for Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m., in the Sully District more and more people in his lies, the story explodes tin. “But he’s panicky and jumpy and does every- Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Call Jeff into utter chaos.” thing quickly, with lots of nervous energy. He’s a rule- Parnes, evenings, at 703-904-0131. Delighted to bring this show to the Chantilly stage, follower and, when rules are broken, he freaks out The following people have been invited: Fairfax County Sheriff’s she said, “It’s a musical-theater classic and the and gets even more panicky and makes quicker mo- department, 1st Lt. Jason Matthew Travis; Fair Oaks District Po- storyline is absolutely hilarious. It’s a night of really tions.” lice Station, MPO Wayne Twombly; Sully District Police Station, great music and side-splitting comedy.” Austin says it’s a difficult role for him, because he’s See Roundups, Page 5 Portraying Pseudolus is sophomore Adam LeKang. “He’s Hero’s slave and the mastermind behind the See Comedy, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ October 16-22, 2014 ❖ 3 Election ‘14 Warner, Gillespie Clash in U.S. Senate Debate said, quote ‘You don’t ask people to sacri- Stark distinctions on U.S. Sen. Mark Warner fice their lives until the nation has debated (D-Virginia) and Re- and committed to the mission.’ Is he wrong same-sex marriage, publican challenger Ed about that?” Gillespie shook hands Warner said he agreed with Kaine, and immigration, abortion after an hour-long also said it was an example of his differ-

ax Chamber debate before Northern ence with the president. and healthcare. Virginia business “This is where I differ where the presi- leaders on Tuesday, dent,” Warner said. “I believe that we need By Victoria Ross Oct. 7, at The Capitol a more forceful response against Syria and Centre View One headquarters in Iraq. I think it is very important that we also McLean. The U.S. … I’ve been calling since early March for n front of an audience of Northern Senate debate was stronger actions against Mr. Putin in Rus- Virginia business leaders, U.S. Sen. hosted by The Fairfax sia.” IMark R. Warner (D-Va.) and Republi- County Chamber of Warner and Gillespie repeatedly went can challenger Ed Gillespie honed Commerce. back and forth on the “97 percent question.”

their attacks on each other during a sharp, of The Fairf courtesy Photo A prominent theme in Gillespie’s campaign wide-ranging debate Tuesday evening, Oct. has been hammering home the statistic that 7. for every net job created in Virginia two of Virginia. You personally oppose gay mar- Warner voted with President Obama 97 While the candidates mostly avoided people have gone onto food stamps. There riage. Are you comfortable? Can you accept percent of the time. headline-making confrontations, they drew are 65,000 more women living in poverty this decision by the Supreme Court not to “My opponent’s whole campaign has been stark distinctions between their visions of today. And 250,000 of us will have our act?” pretty much based on this bogus charge, the the nation’s future, staking out familiar health care plans cancelled as a result of Gillespie said it was a matter for the state, 97 percent charge,” Warner said after ground on politically-polarizing issues such the Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, which not the federal government. Gilchrist asked both candidates to list how as same-sex marriage, immigration, abor- the senator still supports,” Gillespie said. “I love people and respect them for who they differed from the President. “I mean, tion and the health care crisis. they are. I believe we are all created in the independent political analysts have called The debate, sponsored jointly by NBC4 IN HIS OPENING STATEMENT, Warner image and likeness of God. And as you it both misleading and not reflective of my and the Fairfax County Chamber of Com- positioned himself as the moderate, bi-par- noted, in my faith, marriage is between one record. The National Journal which still merce, was held in the two-story audito- tisan problem solver who will help break man and one woman …,” Gillespie said. does a review of all the votes, not just a rium of Capitol One’s headquarters in the paralyzing gridlock in Washington. The He added that same-sex marriage “is the subsection, ranks me right in the sensible McLean. former governor is seeking another term in law in Virginia today. And — as I do not center.” Both candidates quickly established their Washington, where he said he had a record believe that — a federal law … is the proper Gillespie responded that while “Senator pro-business positions, vowing to clear the of working with other lawmakers to push approach, then of course I accept the rul- Warner’s press releases are very bipartisan way for greater economic opportunities for forward pragmatic, “sensible” solutions to ing of … the decision by the Supreme Court … his floor votes are very party line … Virginians. challenges like health care costs, crushing not to take up this decision of the circuit While he just said he supported the Key- “I want future generations to have the student debt, the nation’s immigration cri- court.” stone XL Pipeline, on two different occa- same opportunities that I’ve had. My grand- sis, and its slow economic recovery from “I support marriage equality,” Warner sions when there was an opportunity to father was an immigrant janitor. My par- the 2008 recession. said, when it was his turn to address the move forward with (the Keystone XL Pipe- ents never went to college. And I got to be “You know what, on every major piece of question. “I think it is appropriate that we line), Senator Warner voted to block that counselor to the President of the United legislation I work on I start with a Republi- live in a commonwealth that doesn’t dis- from moving forward.” States of America,” Gillespie said in his one- can partner … I’m so proud that I’ve got criminate.” Warner replied that those votes were minute opening remarks, taking a familiar actually more former Republican legislators Debate panelists included Aaron Gilchrist “mostly procedural votes … What he didn’t swipe at Warner by adding that he “feared supporting me this campaign than when I and Julie Carey of NBC4 and Karen Tumulty say as well is when I voted against off-shore we’re losing that kind of economic oppor- first ran.” of The Washington Post, who each asked drilling is because there was no proceeds tunity and upward mobility as a result of Chuck Todd of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” the candidates two questions. coming back to Virginia.” the Obama/Warner policies.” the debate’s moderator, addressed the first Carey asked Warner if he thought U.S. Tumulty, a former Time Magazine writer, “My policies will ease the squeeze on question to Gillespie, noting the day’s break- Sen. Tim Kaine was wrong when he sought kicked off a spirited debate on immigration hardworking Virginians and make it easier ing news of the U.S. Supreme Court’s deci- to constrain the president’s unilateral power reform and the DREAM act (Development, for them [and] for the unemployed to find sion not to review the case on gay marriage. to make war. Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act.) work …. Under the Obama/Warner policy, “It is now legal here in the commonwealth “Your own colleague, Sen. Tim Kaine, has See Debate, Page 15 Warner-Gillespie Debate ‘Disappointing’

Sarvis said. Libertarian candidate says chamber’s decision to include only “Independent and libertarian-leaning voters aren’t the only victims of estab- major-party candidates in U.S. Senate debate a “disservice” to voters. lishment-only debates,” Sarvis contin- ued. “Had I been on stage tonight, I By Victoria Ross “The Fairfax Chamber informed us that it Tuesday’s debate.” could have challenged the spin and hy- Centre View was nothing other than ‘tradition’ to only Sarvis noted that neither of the first two pocrisy of both my opponents. All Vir- invite major party candidates,” Sarvis said. debates featured questions about civil lib- ginia voters would benefit from a real fter a full day of campaigning at “But this was after we formally requested erties and privacy, and he is the “only can- debate among all the candidates on the AFort Belvoir on Friday, Oct. 11, an invitation, noted that over 145,000 Vir- didate in the race who will fight to protect ballot.” Robert Sarvis talked about his ginians voted for Robert Sarvis for gover- all our constitutional liberties, end the mass “Moreover, my ‘Open-Minded and campaign for U.S. Senate, and his disap- nor in 2013, and sent them a petition signed surveillance of innocent Americans, and Open for Business’ vision resonates with pointment in not being invited to par- by over 1,000 Virginians in support of a rein in America’s interventionist foreign voters who don’t identify with either ticipate in Tuesday’s U.S. Senate Debate three-candidate debate.” policy.” major political party, particularly the — a major televised debate hosted by “It was disappointing,” Sarvis said. “If I had been on stage with my oppo- majority of millennial voters who are The Fairfax Chamber at Capitol One’s “Once again, Virginia voters did not hear nents, I would force them to open up and willing to support a candidate who is both convention center in McLean. from all the candidates on the ballot in defend their records on these issues,” fiscally responsible and socially tolerant.”

4 ❖ Centre View ❖ October 16-22, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Roundups From Page 3 Assistant Commander, Lt. Bob Blakley, and PFC Tara Gerhard, Crime ‘Really Great Music and Side-Splitting Comedy’ Prevention Specialist, and Virginia State Police, Fairfax Field Office, Sgt. From Page 3 Robert Alessi and Area Commander normally a relaxed person. But he likes his Neil C. Johnson. character’s comedy. “Everybody Ought to The land-use committee will also Have a Maid” is his favorite number, and consider applications for home child he sings it with three other people. “I like care and a 150-foot monopole for cell- this choreography the best,” he said. “And phone signals on a NOVEC substation it’s a funny song because it’s a parody of near Bull Run Post Office Road in how women should be treated.” Centreville. He said the audience will like how the story’s set in ancient Rome, but has mod- Free Carseat ern-day humor. And, he added, “All the cos- tumes are great and have very vibrant col- Inspections ors.” Playing the 20-something Hero is senior Certified technicians from the Sully Chandler Derbyshire. “He’s book-smart, but District Police Station will perform not street-smart,” said Derbyshire. “He free, child safety carseat inspections comes from a wealthy family and has been Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5 p.m. to dusk, sheltered, so he’s curious about the world. at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. And he’s fed up with Pseudolus always try- in Chantilly. No appointment is nec- ing to find ways to become free — although essary. But residents should install the they’re more friends than slave and owner.” child safety seats themselves so tech- Derbyshire’s enjoying his part because nicians may properly inspect and ad- “It’s fun to act like an idiot and I like all my just them, as needed. cast mates.” He’s one of four cast members Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving on each date who are also in Chantilly’s choral Photo Courtesy of Michael Rosegrant ShowStoppers, and he especially likes the From left: Druw Austin, Chandler Derbyshire, Adam LeKang and Hannah will be inspected. That way, inspectors song, “Pretty Little Picture,” which he sings Warnick during rehearsal. may have enough time to properly in- with Warnick and LeKang. struct the caregiver on the correct use “Pseudolus is singing about a fantasy of us to think, ‘Maybe we can break the rules.’” characters, even though they’re exagger- of the child seat. (The inspection may what our lives could be someday, and Philia He said the audience should love this ated. And there are some pretty chords and be cancelled in the event of inclem- and Hero sing harmonies with him,” said show because “there’s lots of physical com- harmonies in the songs, plus entertaining ent weather). Call 703-814-7000, ext. Derbyshire. “It’s a new, exciting concept for edy, plus innuendos and a lot of relatable dance numbers.” 5140, to confirm dates and times.

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Coming: Children’s Centre View www.ConnectionNewspapers.com @CentreView uring the last week of each year, best or worst thing that ever happened to you? Eve and a few other dates, Halloween stands Newspaper of Centreville The Centre View devotes its entire What is the best gift you’ve ever given? Ever out as a holiday connected to increases in Little Rocky Run issue to the creativity of local stu- received? drinking and driving. A Connection Newspaper D ❖ dents and children. The results are Your opinion (50 to 100 words) about traf- If you will be out celebrating with alcohol, An independent, locally owned weekly always remarkable. It is a keepsake edition for fic, sports, restaurants, video games, toys, you can plan ahead. Assign a designated driver. newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. many families. trends, politics, etc. Celebrate at home. Take public transportation. Published by The annual Children’s Centre View is a tra- ❖ Poetry or other creative writing. 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By Joe Meyer with just 34 beds, Artemis House ers, homeless services and other ners with leading national and lo- Executive Vice President Executive Director, regularly stretches beyond capac- human service providers to imple- cal nonprofits to expand their ef- Jerry Vernon [email protected] Shelter House, Inc. ity to accommodate those in need. ment a coordinated community forts and Shelter House is honored Editor in Chief Shelter House, Inc. also provides response orchestrated by Fairfax to have been selected to partici- Steven Mauren omestic violence is a transitional housing and support- County’s Office for Women & Do- pate. To learn more about the Managing Editor prevalent issue in Fairfax ive services for survivors of domes- mestic and Sexual Violence Ser- Purple Purse Challenge and to Kemal Kurspahic D Photography: County and in some tic violence through the Commu- vices, and the Office to Prevent make a donation, visit Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: cases, too many cases, even result nity Housing Resources Program and End Homelessness. Each ser- www.shelterhouse.org. Contribu- Laurence Foong, John Heinly in fatalities. In fact, approximately and NOVACO. vice component contributes to tions go directly to supporting our Production Manager: 50 percent of the homicides occur- Shelter House also operates the meeting the unique needs of those programs serving survivors of do- Geovani Flores ring in the community are a direct Katherine Hanley and Patrick fleeing domestic violence. mestic violence. With 1-in-4 Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann result of domestic violence. Henry Family Shelters where 33 Measuring the effectiveness of a women estimated to have experi- 703-778-9436 Relatively low homicide rates in percent of the homeless popula- collaborative response such as this enced domestic violence in her [email protected] @TheismannMedia the community overall prove that tion experienced domestic vio- can be challenging, but studies lifetime, expansion is needed to proactive public safety efforts are lence. have shown that combining ap- adequately serve those fleeing do- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 effective, but the presence of any The recently trending hashtag, proaches in a coordinated effort mestic violence in our community Circulation Manager: Linda Pecquex domestic violence, regardless of #WhyIStayed, illustrates the com- reduces future incidents of vio- and ultimately work towards end- [email protected] the outcome, can not and should plexities a victim faces when leav- lence. 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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ October 16-22, 2014 ❖ 7 News Despite the rain, festivities go as planned in Centreville Day 2014 the Centreville’s Historic District. he 22nd annual Centreville Day teacher at Centreville High School. At the T2014 was held on Saturday, Oct. Mount Gilead House and Lawn, as well as 11 in Centreville’s Historic District. Braddock and Mt. Gilead Roads and the Old Despite the early morning rain, the festivi- Stone Church, visitors were treated to ties went on as planned with a few glitches. Hands-On History. There was also a Pet The Zombie Slouch 5K Fun Run was can- Costume Show, a Dramatic Reading of the celled due to a lack of participants and the History of Centreville, an American Legion Dog Parade only had three canines, but Centreville Day Parade, with entertainment despite the late start, most everything else provided by Centreville Dance, Centreville ran smoothly. The day included an awards Cheer, The Liabilities, Westfield High ceremony on the Main Stage that presented Improv Team, Harmony Road School, St. Centreville Day Citizens of the Year to Caro- John’s Choir and the Outlers Rock Band, lina Sosa and Fouad Qreitem, as well as and more. Educator of the Year to Kathy Beatty, a — Steve Hibbard

Tom Troy of VFW Post Participating in the Centreville Day Dog Parade are (from left): Richard 5412 of Opal with his dog Crystal, Ursula and Mike Stearns with their dog Burke with Gracie, and Stephanie Koeshall with her dog Stella. U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly.

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The folk music band, Pirates for Sail.

From left: Daniel Kim, David Kim, and John Kim of the Korean Central Presbyterian Church, a Silver Sponsor of Centreville Day.

From left: Dick Curley, Andrea Tassan, and Tamara Parks of the Ameri- can Legion Post 1995 of Centreville. Members of the Centreville Dance Theatre perform during the Centreville Day Parade. 8 ❖ Centre View ❖ October 16-22, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Qreitem: Business Citizen of Year The Centreville Day Business Citi- zen of the Year is Paisano’s Pizza (and Bella Pizza) owner and CEO, Fouad Qreitem. He was honored by the Centreville Day Planning Com- mittee at the Oct. 11 festivities. Photos by Steve Hibbard Qreitem was recognized for all the work he’s done over the years to benefit the lives of children and youth in need of help. Most recently, he mobilized his chain of restaurants for a week in August to raise funds to purchase an accessible van for Centreville High senior Juwaan Espinal, who’s wheelchair-bound From left: Daniel Kim, David Kim, and John Kim of the due to cerebral palsy. Korean Central Presbyterian Church, a Silver Sponsor of Qreitem also called on a friend, Photo by Steve Hibbard Centreville Day. Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garçon, to help raise money. Garcon then delivered the van, with a Paisano’s Pizza sign atop it, to Espinal during halftime at a Centreville Wildcats football game in front of a cheering crowd of home-team fans. A father, himself, Qreitem once Sully District Supervisor Michael Frey (left) and purchased $500 worth of mistletoe Centreville Day Business Citizen of the Year Fouad during a fundraiser to help a 3-year- Qreitem of Paisano’s and Bella Pizza. old Chantilly girl with cancer. And for the month of September 2013, Paisano’s held a dents overcome difficult obstacles to earn a high- “Let’s Take Care of Tara” campaign and donated a school diploma despite life circumstances that tradi- Barbara Rosecrans of James Andrews, aka Pirate portion of the sales of pizzas from all its restaurants tional students don’t have to face. Usborne Books and More of James Feelgood. to raise funds for Tara Sankner, a Lees Corner El- And all these things he does willingly, happy to have Vienna. ementary fourth-grader who’s battling brain cancer. the opportunity to make a difference. “It’s great to Qreitem also started a college scholarship fund for be part of the community and help others,” he said. graduates of Mountain View, an alternative high “I want Paisano’s to be known for helping people in school in Centreville. Many of Mountain View’s stu- the community.” Westfield Senior Is Citizen of Year Westfield High senior Carolina Sosa is the Centreville Day Citizen of the Year for 2014. She was honored by the Centreville Day Planning Com- mittee at the Oct. 11 festivities. In her nomination, family friend Nury Tamayo wrote, “Carolina Sosa is simply amazing.” As a sophomore, Sosa won a Youth Service America grant and founded the Scholar Society, a mentoring pro- gram designed to help low-income and first-genera- tion students. Because of her, students at London Towne and Cub Minh Nguyen, 3 1/2, of Centreville gets his face painted Run elementary schools participated for eight weeks by J.T. Baker. in activities that Sosa designed. They focused on college, careers, leadership, teamwork, public speak- ing and community service. Sosa also partnered with

George Mason University students and Westfield Photo by Steve Hibbard athletes to enhance her program. In addition, she’s received additional grants to expand it to more Centreville-area elementary schools, plus Stone Middle School. Sosa also orga- nized a leadership and career workshop for middle- school students. The workshop featured Judge Michael Rosas and FCPS School Board member Ryan McElveen as speakers. Eileen Curtis of the Dulles Sosa is also president of the Unified Prevention Centreville Day Citizen of the Year Carolina Chamber of Commerce Coalition Youth Council, which encourages healthy Sosa. presents Centreville Day lifestyles among youth. She’s co-president of the Teacher of the Year to Volunteer Fairfax Youth Advisory Board and serves she’s president of the Spanish Honor Society and the Kathy Beatty, a math and on the Fairfax County Student Human Rights Com- Westfield Key Club. Sosa is also a Girl Scout. Her Amanda Kronimus is Teachers for Tomorrow mission. advice to other students is to “Stay with your goals. dressed in Colonial cos- teacher at Centreville High Furthermore, all these service activities haven’t There may be obstacles, but there are always ways tume. School. limited her accomplishments at Westfield, where to overcome them.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ October 16-22, 2014 ❖ 9 News Students Participate in Archaeological Dig From Page 1 who’s homeschooled, “We found a lot of clay Back in the 1800s, Lewis Machen, who deposits, but all the stuff we found could was clerk of the U.S. Senate for 49 years, be from any time period. For example, we lived in the old stone house with his wife. found a plastic lid next to a shard of pot- But since his job frequently kept him away tery. So we’re digging the disturbed and from home, his son James ran the family’s undisturbed areas separately, so as not to Walney farm and lived in the wood-framed confuse the time periods.” house with his own family. “I’ve really enjoyed it,” said Gribble. “It’s “We’ve already done research into histori- fun – slow, but steady work. I like digging, cal records and genealogy and found infor- learning how to do archaeology and find- mation about that house that James left in ing even the smallest piece of pottery. We’ve a wooden box inside the wall of his par- found ceramics, glass, nails and mortar used ents’ home,” said Shafer. with bricks. We also found thin, smooth “It’s our second time digging here,” added flakes that we think were created when the Park Authority’s Megan Veness, who led people were making arrowheads.” the students’ archaeological dig. “Last year, Yungwirth said it was a good opportunity we dug by the old Walney dairy and found to learn how long an archaeological dig stoneware, nails and other things related takes and “gives people a more realistic idea to daily life in the 1800s. Here, we found of this field before they go into it. It can be some artifacts, but no evidence of the exciting if you have the patience for it, and home’s structure.” you get to socialize with others.” Making it tougher, said Shafer, is that “Af- “I’ve always found this field interesting, ter the fire, James might have cleaned up and it’s also a way to experience the his- the area and thrown away the debris from Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View tory we’ve read about in school,” said the burned house.” From left: Park Authority senior archaeologist Christopher Sperling Gribble. “You get to dig, find something, But, said Veness, “You never know what explains how to use total-station surveying equipment to James hold it and uncover [details about] people’s you’ll find until you start digging.” That’s McVicker and Corina Gribble. lives that others haven’t heard about. I’m why the students’ efforts were so valuable. thinking of going into cultural anthropol- “It’s not only a chance for us to get the And a week later, the house burned down we’re putting it all together.” ogy – the study of different cultures and research done, but to expose the kids to due to a ‘poorly constructed chimney,’ where Because Lewis Machen was the head how they interacted with other cultures and applied science,” said Shafer. “Their notes the fire started. The family lost nearly ev- record-keeper for the U.S. Senate, said with their environment – so archaeology will be part of the official record, so they’ll erything they had and moved into and ex- Shafer, “He kept good records of how things goes hand-in-hand with that.” have their stamp on history. And it gets them panded the stone house. So we want to were done here then. We’re working on Park Authority senior archaeologist Chris- involved in managing the resources of their know exactly where they were living when [documenting] the Machen history from the topher Sperling said the students partici- own, county park.” the fire happened.” 1840s through around 1900 because the pating in this dig will “hopefully get a bet- The story of the fire is both sad and com- “We’re now writing a complete human family did so much to create what’s here. ter understanding of history, artifacts and pelling. “James and his wife had eight chil- history of life here and how it affected or They expanded the dairy, built the how people lived in the 1800s. It’s hands- dren, but only four survived to adulthood,” changed the landscape,” continued Shafer. smokehouse, ice house and a three-story on history.” said Shafer. “On Christmas Eve in 1874, “We have written records, oral histories and stone barn.” All in all, added Yungwirth, “It’s pretty James’s 2-year-old daughter, Mary, died. some archaeological artifacts, and now During the dig, said Haly Yungwirth, cool.” Goblin Gallop To Benefit Families of Children with Cancer

From Page 1 No dogs or headphones are allowed in $75,000. The recipient families are referred cialized bicycle for a 5-year-old boy with Fairfax Station’s Dixon Hemphill is the the 5K events, but strollers are welcome in by pediatric social workers at Inova Fairfax special needs. We also buy a fair number of race director; and because of its headline both the running and walking events. A and Children’s hospitals, and the grants are generators. When kids are home on a ven- sponsor, the race’s official name is the computer chip in the runners’ numbers will given directly to these families. tilator, it provides backup electricity if the Valvoline Instant Oil Change Goblin Gallop. register their starting and finishing times. Because medical bills can be overwhelm- power goes out.” Other main sponsors include Don Beyer The route’s challenging, but fairly flat, ing, parents of seriously ill children often Hoping for a good turnout for this year’s Volvo, the Shaffer Charitable Foundation with few hills and all right turns. Potomac need help with rent, utility bills or auto re- Goblin Gallop, he said, “What’s neat about and the law firm of Butzel Long. River Running will handle scoring and re- pairs. Often, one parent must quit a job to it is that, while people are enjoying them- “We raised a little over $30,000 last year,” sults, and the awards ceremony will be on stay home and take care of the child. And a selves, they’re also helping a worthy cause.” said Quadrino. “It allowed us to help 250 the stage in front of Coastal Flats. Results family with no prior financial problems sud- To donate to the organization, send families.” About 1,400 people participated will be posted that afternoon at at denly finds itself in dire straits. That’s where checks payable to The John Quadrino Foun- in last year’s Goblin Gallop. Usually, hun- goblingallop.org and https:// the foundation comes in. dation to P.O. Box 4614, Falls Church, VA dreds of people sign up on race day and, potomacriverrunning.com/. “We buy school clothes, help with emer- 22044. Contributions are tax-deductible said Quadrino, “Computer registration only After the race, the band Shaky Ground gency shelter, buy air-conditioning units for and may also be made via the Combined takes a moment.” will perform classic rock on the stage, cos- children’s rooms and pay the bills to have Federal Campaign by designating CFC No. The course is USATF-certified, and prizes tumes will be judged and awarded prizes, people’s lights turned back on,” said 59426, or via the United Way by selecting valued at $150, $100 and $50 are awarded and participants will enjoy hot dogs, pop- Quadrino. “Last year we also bought a spe- No. 8931. to the top three, overall, male and female corn, breakfast bars, fruit, cookies and bev- finishers. Prizes are also given to the top erages. Bulletin Board three overall finishers in various age cat- In addition, more than $3,000 in door From Page 7 Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road. egories, including a masters group for those prizes will be given away. Most are donated SATURDAY/OCT. 18 This program will educate the public on by local merchants and include Redskins situational awareness. Call 973-470-5800 for over 40. Every child participating will get a Backpack Food Program Party. 7:30 a.m.- more. runner’s medal. tickets, restaurant meals and gift certificates noon. at Centreville Elementary School,14330 All competitors will receive a free, com- at running stores. Glory Days Grill is the Green Trails Blvd. Join with Mount Olive Baptist Church to prepare over 1,000 packaged meals MONDAY/OCT. 20 largest prize-contributor, donating $1,000 memorative, glow-in-the-dark T-shirt. Deco- for students in need. Call 703-502-3573 for Centreville Garden Club. 7 p.m. at Centreville rated with the words, “Goblin Gallop,” in worth of goodies. more. Presbyterian Church, 15450 Lee Highway. white, the shirts are blue and feature a scene Because of the Goblin Gallop, the John Naturalist Theresa DeFluri will speak at this Quadrino Foundation is able to make more SUNDAY/OCT. 19 event on low cost mulching alternatives. Call of a headless horseman and ghosts in a 703-266-9233 or email haunted forest. than 250 grants per year, totaling about Democratic Women Meeting. 3-5 p.m. at the [email protected] for more. 10 ❖ Centre View ❖ October 16-22, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Getting Children Excited for Halloween

HALLOWEEN CAN BE OVERWHELM- een so they know how your family cel- Local experts offer advice for keeping trick-or- ING for many. With strangers ringing the ebrates the event and what to expect.” doorbell, people walking around with Festive cooking, as well as arts and crafts, treating fun, not scary, for small children. masks on, and some costumes that are can also make the holiday less intimidat- downright gory, it can be very scary, espe- ing. “Build up to the event by making Hal- By Marilyn Campbell they see is real and true. For example, if a cially for younger children. “It is important loween-themed cookies, decorating a Centre View little [3-year-old] boy puts on a werewolf to know your child’s developmental stage pumpkin and drawing pictures to post on mask, he sees himself as a werewolf and as well as their overall temperament, as the door to greet the trick-or-treaters,” said or many children, Halloween is one believes he is.” each child is different,” said Carolyn Lorente. “Play dress up with your child. Give Fof the most anticipated holidays of The same is true when children see adults Lorente, associate professor of psychology them opportunities to see you putting on a the year. From Power Rangers and in costume. “If Mom puts on a witch cos- at Northern Virginia Community College’s mask and taking it off. You can even make athletes to princesses and pirates, dressing tume, this could lead to fear that she has Alexandria campus. your own masks using a paper plate, cut- up in their spookiest or most imaginative turned into a witch” Gulyn said. “Kids fail Validate and avoid diminishing the sig- ting out space for eyes, decorating it and attire and trolling the streets in search of to realize that appearance can be trans- nificance of a child’s fears, says Lorente. “If gluing on a popsicle stick.” treats is a major part of the fun for school- formed, such as placing a mask on a face, they express fears or insecurities, follow Gulyn suggests forgoing potentially scary age children. For younger children, how- but the person is still the person.” your child’s lead,” she said. “Remember, you movies and gory, dramatic costumes and ever, the ghosts and goblins who are meant Parents and caregivers can help determine are their safe place. But telling them that masks. “For young children, I like costumes to entertain can cause too much of a fright. what is too scary for a child and at what there is nothing to be afraid of starts a life- where the child’s face is still recognizable, “Halloween can be a wonderful holiday age. “It is important know your child and time of not cuing into their own feelings for example, a ballet dancer or a firefighter. for children,” said Linda Gulyn, professor observe their reactions to certain charac- and intuition. This is not what you want That is really fun for the child.” of psychology at Marymount University in ters or situations during the Halloween sea- your child to learn.” A child’s pleasure during the holiday is Arlington. “But fears related to Halloween son,” said Ashley Akerman, a family coun- Instead, make sure a child knows that it the most important factor to consider. “Re- are real to children, especially in the pre- selor in private practice in Potomac, Md. is normal to be afraid of people, environ- spect the limitations of young children’s school years, ages 2-5.” “Something as innocent as a 6-year-old in ments or situations that are unfamiliar. understanding of reality,” said Gulyn. “Take One of the reasons that Halloween can a furry squirrel costume can frighten a 2- There are ways, said Lorente, to familiar- cues from the kids, even if you worked tire- be particularly frightening for small children year-old child. Keep a close watch on the ize young children with Halloween. “Play. lessly on a realistic-looking vampire cos- is because they are highly imaginative, but way that your child reacts and notice if they Kids learn through play,” she said. “For all tume. Don’t worry: that vampire will be not logical, she added. “They believe what seem frightened or concerned.” kids, before the big day, talk about Hallow- appreciated in a year or two.”

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Centerville running back Taylor Boose fights into the end zone during Westfield quarterback Mason Scoville threw two touchdown passes and Friday’s game against Westfield. ran for three more during the Bulldogs’ 42-41, double-overtime victory over Centreville on Friday. QB Scoville Leads Westfield Past Centreville in Double OT

back to pass before scrambling up the Cole Brown down to the 1-yard line. Bulldog senior accounts for 5 TDs middle of the field for a touchdown. Richbourg gave Centreville a 28-21 lead “I saw that they were bringing a blitz and with a 50-yard touchdown run with 9:45 against defending 6A state champs. they went to the outside, so I knew that the remaining. Three plays later, Scoville con- middle was going to be open,” Scoville said. nected with Justin Barrow for a 47-yard By Jon Roetman short of the goal line, giving the Bulldogs a “I looked outside and they had it covered, touchdown on third-and-16, tying the score Centre View 42-41 victory at Westfield High School. so I just took off.” at 28 with 8:23 left in regulation. Centreville defeated Westfield twice last Richbourg scored on second down of “When [Scoville] realized he was going enior quarterback Mason Scoville season, including a 35-14 victory in the 6A Centreville’s ensuing possession. Rather to start [as a junior], he was nervous at put the Westfield football team in North region championship game, and than kick the tying extra point and force a first,” Gray said. “That’s why we were more Sposition to beat defending 6A state hadn’t lost to a public-school opponent since third overtime, the Wildcats went for two of a [running] team. … This year … he’s a champion Centreville on Friday 2012. The Bulldogs were able to gain a and the win, but came up just short. leader, he works hard [and] he always night with a performance that head coach measure of revenge Friday, thanks in large Simmons said he thought about going for pushes us. He makes plays like [he did to- Kyle Simmons said was the best he’d seen part to the performance of their quarter- two after Westfield scored in the first over- night]. It’s amazing. It’s great to have a from the second-year starter. back. time, but decided against it. quarterback like him.” Following Scoville’s five-touchdown ef- Scoville completed 12 of 17 pass attempts “I just felt like we were playing well de- Gray carried 23 times for 139 yards and fort, it was the Westfield defense that sealed for 179 yards and two touchdowns. He also fensively and I didn’t want to screw it up,” a touchdown. Scanlon had four receptions the victory with a dramatic double-over- scored three rushing touchdowns, includ- Simmons said. “Defense was playing well, for 76 yards and a touchdown, and Barrow time stop at the goal line. ing both of the Bulldogs’ overtime scores. offense was playing well, let’s go another caught four passes for 71 yards and a score. After Centreville running back Kyle It was a big-time performance on a big-time round.” Centreville’s Boose rushed for 207 yards Richbourg’s 8-yard touchdown run pulled stage from a quarterback who spent most Centreville built a 14-0 first-half lead and two touchdowns on 33 carries. He also the Wildcats within one point in the sec- of last season handing the ball to the Bull- thanks to a pair of touchdown passes from caught three passes for 16 yards. Richbourg ond overtime period, head coach Chris dogs’ running backs. quarterback Joe Ferrick to receiver Charles carried nine times for 84 yards and two Haddock elected to try for a two-point con- “Mason was a huge part of this win,” Tutt. The first was a 17-yard fade on third- scores. Ferrick completed 6 of 11 pass at- version. After each team called a timeout, Simmons said. “[The] things he did tonight and-10 with 19 seconds remaining in the tempts for 98 yards and two touchdowns. running back Xavier Nickens-Yzer took a allowed us to win this football game, from first quarter. The second was a 38-yard deep Tutt had two catches for 55 yards and two direct snap and ran to the right, but the an offensive standpoint. He’s more comfort- strike into the end zone with 6:09 left in scores, but suffered an ankle injury near the Westfield defense stopped the senior just able this year, which allows him to lead the second quarter. end of the first half. more. With being more comfortable, he’s Westfield running back Evan Gray scored Westfield improved to 5-1, including 1-0 making better decisions. Tonight was about on a 22-yard run with 3:51 remaining in in the Concorde District, and has won three Sports Brief the best I’ve seen him play, so I hope there’s the first half, and Centreville entered the straight. Centreville dropped to 4-2, includ- more to come of that.” locker room with a 14-7 halftime lead. ing 1-1 in the Concorde. Centreville and Westfield ended regula- The Wildcats held three separate seven- The Bulldogs will host Robinson (6-0) at SYA Winter Sports tion locked in a 28-all tie. The Wildcats had point leads in the second half, but each time 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17. The Wildcats the first possession of overtime and scored the Bulldogs managed to tie the score. will host Oakton (3-3). Registration Open on running back Taylor Boose’s 2-yard run Scoville’s 22-yard touchdown pass to “I’m excited, I’m going to celebrate the Registration is now open for South- on fourth down. The Bulldogs answered Tyler Scanlon tied the score at 14 with 7:16 win, but we do have to keep in mind this is western Youth Association (SYA) win- quickly, with Scoville scoring on a 10-yard left in the third. Boose put Centreville back a regular season game,” Simmons said. ter sports. Winter sports include bas- run on first down. on top with a 14-yard touchdown run later “[Centreville is] a good football team and ketball, travel basketball, wrestling “I wasn’t really thinking,” Scoville said of in the quarter, but Westfield responded with they’re going to be in the playoffs, which and track & field. his first overtime scoring scamper. “I just Scoville fighting his way into the end zone means if we’re going to go far, there’s a good For information on each sport, and hit [the hole] and went and luckily it on a 1-yard sneak, tying the score at 21 early chance we’re going to see them again. Win- to register, visit www.syasports.org. worked out.” in the fourth quarter. The eight-play, 79- ning the first one’s nice, we’ll celebrate, but Register early to ensure team place- Westfield had the first possession of the yard Bulldog scoring drive included a 38- probably most importantly for us and the ment. second overtime and found itself facing yard pass from Scoville to Scanlon on third- kids is that they see they can compete third-and-goal at the 14. Scoville dropped and-9, and a 19-yard pass from Scoville to against a top-level team.”

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I’m running for the U.S. Sen- 2006; Candidate, U.S. Senate, 1996; Chair, and began to live with the diagnosis/ prog- ate.” Gillespie went on to say that the U.S. Democratic Party of Virginia, 1993-1994 nosis and the responsibilities of being a “should have a means by which we can is- Current Legislative Committees: Banking, proactive cancer patient; these are cer- sue fresh visas to people who are here if Housing and Urban Affairs, Member; Budget, Member; Finance, Member; Joint Committee on tainly reasonable and customary consid- they have, you know, not violated any other Printing, Member; Rules and Administration, Mem- erations given the world in which I now laws beside our immigration law.” ber; Select Committee on Intelligence, Member; exclusively reside. Still, it’s my life and I But he also said any legislative approach Subcommittee on Competitiveness, Innovation, have to live it. begins with securing our borders. and Export Promotion, Member; Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Member; Subcommittee on Fis- Don’t get me wrong. I’m not “woeing- “The fact that we have a porous southern cal Responsibility and Economic Growth, Chair; is-me,” nor am I the least bit ungrateful for border today is not just an immigration con- Subcommittee on National Security and Interna- the great good fortune I’ve had beating the cern, it is a national security concern with tional Trade and Finance, Member; Subcommittee A&S Landscaping hell out the original life-expectancy odds I the growing threat if ISIS or ISIL. And it is on Securities, Insurance, and Investment, Member; Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, • All Concrete work was given. I’m thrilled, every day. But I’m a public health threat and a public safety still a cancer patient with incurable stage Member • Retaining Walls • Patios threat with the growing concerns about Professional Experience: Co-Founder, IV, non small cell lung cancer, one of the • Decks • Porches (incl. Ebola .…” Nextel Communications; Former Staff Member, least desirable diagnoses in the cancer screened) • Erosion & Warner said he agreed the immigration Sen. Chris Dodd, U.S. Senate; Former Employee, world. Lung cancer is a killer, almost TechRiders; Managing Director, Columbia Capital Grading Solutions system is broken. “The thing is, the Senate always – and I don’t mean inevitably so, I Corporation, 1989-2002 • French Drains • Sump Pumps actually put together a bipartisan plan that • Driveway Asphalt Sealing mean prematurely (not that every death ED GILLESPIE, Republican isn’t premature, but you get my meaning, would do that … It more than doubles bor- der security,” Warner said. Family: Wife Cathy; 3 Children: John, Carrie, 703-863-7465 right?). Mollie LICENSED Every day – or so it seems, there are Warner said the bipartisan bill dealt with Birth Place: Alexandria, Va. Serving All of N. Virginia words, phrases, references, articles, news/ the question about special work visas, and Home City: Lorton media reports, and miscellaneous remind- other immigration reform issues. “How do Pets: 2 dogs - Sunny and Skye Education: Graduated, Catholic University of ers that I see, hear and/or read, that con- we make sure we have those tech workers America TREE SERVICE TREE SERVICE nect me with my situation. I haven’t that graduate from George Mason or Vir- Political Experience: Chairman, Republican exactly completed a study on the nature of ginia Tech, they don’t have to go home, and Party of Virginia; Chairman, Bob McDonnell’s Cam- this exposure, but it sure seems/feels, how- they simply have to go to Canada for those paign for Governor, 2009; Counselor to the Quality Tree Service & Landscaping President, Bush Administration, 2007-2009; Chair- ever inadvertent or random it may be, that high-paying jobs now because (Canada) Reasonable prices. Licensed & insured man, Republican National Committee, 2004 it is impossible to escape and next to fixed their immigration system .…” Professional Experience: Communications Spring Cleanup... impossible to ignore – although I try, and In the most contentious moment of the Consultant, Alexandria, Va.; Former Employee, Tree removal, topping & pruning, in reviewing the content of this column, it Family Grocery Store; Policy and Communications shrubbery trimming, mulching, leaf debate, Warner castigated Gillespie for is an ongoing failure of mine. Aide, House Majority Leader Dick Armey; Parking removal, planting, hauling, gutter cleaning, withdrawing his support of the bill. Lot Attendant, U.S. Senate Parking Lot retaining walls, drainage problems, etc. Some days, I can shrug it off; most days “Remarkable thing, this bill was sup- 25 years of experience – Free estimates in fact. But this day (today when I’m writ- ported by 68 senators … Was it perfect? ROBERT ‘ROB’ C. SARVIS, ing this column), I couldn’t. I’m not exactly 703-868-5358 Maybe not. But we got nothing back from Libertarian depressed, more like forlorn. I don’t feel the House. And what I find curious is back Family: Wife Astrid; 2 children: Harlan, Ai-Li 24 Hour Emergency Tree Service hopeless, maybe a little helpless. I don’t Birth Place: Falls Church, Va. when this bill was being debated my oppo- feel unlucky, perhaps a bit unsettled. Home City: Annandale, Va. Nothing really out of my ordinary; but still, nent, Ed, wrote and said that this bill was Education: MA, Economics, George Mason TREE SERVICE TREE SERVICE a little out of my character. I’m entitled; I both good policy and good politics. Now he University, 2013; JD, Law, New York University, said on the campaign trail that he’s against 2005; MA, Mathematics, University of Cambridge, understand that. I’ve been carrying this 1999; BA, Mathematics, Harvard, 1998 Quality Tree Service & Landscaping weight for over five and a half years. No the comprehensive Senate immigration re- Political Experience: Candidate, Common- one said being a terminal cancer patient form bill. And I just wonder what’s wealth of Virginia, Governor, 2013; Candidate, Reasonable prices. Licensed & insured was going to be easy; in fact, they said the changed? Did the policy change or the poli- Virginia State Senate, District 35, 2011 tics changed?” Professional Experience: Co-Founder, exact opposite: that it was going to be the Wertago Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), Leaf Removal toughest thing I’ve had to do, and of “Nothing changed on my end,” Gillespie 2008-present; Graduate Fellow, Mercatus Center, course, they were right. Today is simply shot back. “And it’s, you know, PolitiFact, George Mason University, 2011-2013; Attorney, Gutter Cleaning one of those days when it’s most difficult. which you cited earlier, looked at my posi- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, 2006-2008; Law Clerk, I’m sure tomorrow will better. Of that I’m tion on immigration reform and said it’s E. Grady Jolly, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 25 years of experience 2005-2006; Summer Associate, Kirkland and Ellis, Free estimates positive (at least that’s what I tell myself – been entirely consistent. And it has been.” 2004; Summer Associate, Fish and Neave, 2003; 703-868-5358 ALL THE TIME). 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Arrive A Toast to the Animals. will be held by Dr. David Robarge, 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville. Inn Rosslyn, 1900 N Fort Myer Drive. 1:30-5:30 in costume for safe indoor trick-or- Chief Historian of the Central Activities and seasonal food. Visit Visit www.rosslynva.org/do for more. p.m. Award-winning wine, music, treating, creepy crafts, spooky Intelligence Agency. He will discuss www.coxfarms.com for more. silent auction and more. Supporting science experiments and other how the North and South gathered Fields of Fear. 7:30-11 p.m. (last the Humane Society of Fairfax Halloween-themed activities. Visit SATURDAY/OCT. 18 and used information, using age-old admission at 10 p.m. or earlier if sold County. Friendly, leashed dogs airandspace.si.edu/events/air-and- Community Yard Sale. techniques and innovations of new out.) Friday and Saturday nights 8 a.m.-2 p.m. welcome. Paradise Springs Winery, scare/. tools of espionage and the roles of Aaron Shust and Embassy Sept. 26-Nov. 1. Cox Farms, 15621 at individual residences within the 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton. organizations and individuals in Worship in Concert. Braddock Road, Centreville. Haunted community. Treasure maps will be Tickets: $40 in advance or $50 at the 7 p.m. these activities. Free. Guests Cornightmare trail, Dark Side given out on the corner of Pleasant door, available online: hsfc.org/ Centreville Baptist Church, 15100 Historic Hallows Eve. welcome. Visit www.wfcwc.org, call Hayride: Zombie Zoo, Firegrounds Valley and Wetherburn Drive the 4 p.m. Sully Lee Highway, Centreville. All of the Marion Brown at 703-631-7093 or hangout with six-lane slide, bonfires, morning of the sale. Call 703-216- Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully net proceeds benefit Meant 2 Live email westernfairfax food and games. Visit 6730 for more. Way, Chantilly. Experience the Foundation. Visit Yard & Bake Sale. [email protected]. www.fieldsoffear.com for more. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at traditions of Virginians in the 18th www.meant2live.org fore more. 2355 Bedfordshire Circle, Reston. 3rd and 19th centuries by celebrating All Clifton Haunted Trail. 7-10 p.m. annual sale to benefit Lost Dog & Cat Hallows Eve with storytelling, Chapel Road, Clifton. A terrifying FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 16-19 Rescue Foundation. Large selection. fortune telling, fall foods and family THURSDAY/OCT. 23 annual event that winds through Concert Used Book Sale. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 Student service hours available 1:30- gatherings. Visit . 10 p.m. at Bungalow Billiards, Clifton’s 8 Acre Park. Visit p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 4 p.m., email [email protected] or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully- 13891 Metrotech Drive. North cliftonhauntedtrail.com. An Evening of Comedy with Sunday, 1-3 p.m. at the Centreville [email protected] for details. historic-site. Carolina band Big Something will Fairfax County Police Department Annabelle Gurwitch. Regional Library, 14200 St. perform. Tickets $8. Visit 8 p.m. K-9 Krawl 5K. Check-in begins at www.bigsomething.net/shows. Jewish Community Center of Thousands of books, both fiction and SUNDAY/OCT. 19 nonfiction, will be sold. Plus, a 8:30 a.m., walk begins at 9 a.m. Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Fairfax County Government Center The Circus Life Festival. 11 a.m.-7 Turnpike, Fairfax. Annabelle limited number of CDs and DVDs will FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 24-26 be offered at bargain prices. Visit (parking lot C), 12000 Government p.m. The Winery at Bull Run, 15950 Gurwitch is a Jewish mother, a Centre Parkway, Fairfax. Join to passionate environmentalist, a reluctant atheist and the author of the new book “I See You Made an Effort: Compliments, Indignities, and Survival Stories from the Edge of 50.” Call 703-537-3000 or visit CENTREVILLE www.jccnvarts.org for more. The Anglican Church of the Ascension SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 25-OCT. 26 Old Dominion Chrysanthemum Traditional Society Show.2-5p.m. Saturday Anglican Services and 10 a.m.-3p.m. Sunday. The public is welcome to see these 1928 Book of beautiful chrysanthemums. Call 703- Common Prayer 968-9600 or visit 1940 Hymnal merrifieldgardencenter.com for more.

SUNDAY/OCT. 26 Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays Fall Festival. Noon-5 p.m. at (with Church School and Nursery) Deepwood Veterinary Clinic, 7300 Ordway Road, Centreville. Enjoy 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA pony rides, moon bounces, petting 703-830-3176 • www.ascension-acc.org zoos, raffles and local vendors. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Call 703-631-9133. Neighborhood Fall Festival. 5-8 p.m. at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 4025 Kings Way. There will be a moon bounce, games, prizes, a maze, food, hot cider, s’mores, face painting, story time, crafts, a costume parade, raffles, pumpkin decorating and the event will end with trunk or treat. Contact Judi Cooper at 703- 378-7272, ext. 225 or [email protected] for more.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 29 Night Ride. 7-8:30 p.m. at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road. Families are invited to test their courage and challenge their fears and phobias as they meet and touch creatures in darkened rooms decorated for the season. This campfire program concludes with a wagon ride through a moonlit meadow and s’mores. Tickets $10. Contact 703-222-4664 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ To highlight your faith community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 highlight your faith community, To Communities of Worship b b parktakes/ for more. 16 ❖ Centre View ❖ October 16-22, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com