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oads and dollars were the Rmain topics Monday night during Supervisor Commemorating King /Centre View Michael R. Frey’s annual talk Lees Corner Elementary sings “The Road to Freedom” at the 17th annual Martin about the state of the Sully Dis- Luther King Festival, on Sunday, Jan. 16, at Westfield High. More photos, page 3. trict. He spoke during the quar- terly meeting of the West Fairfax County Citizens Association (WFCCA). Supervisor Michael R. Frey The nZone: A Work in Progress This year, he said, residents will (R-Sully) talks budget and see about a 3-percent increase in transportation. residential property value. But the have had no pay increases, and the New Life is creating sports complex, worship space. same isn’t true of commercial county is looking at a possible property value; Frey said it’s not By Bonnie Hobbs third year. He also noted that as bad as it’s been, but it’s still county schools Superintendent Centre View down. And with Fairfax County’s Jack Dale put a 2-percent cost-of- budget process right around the living increase for school employ- combination sports complex and worship corner, revenue ees and a 2-per- space may at first glance seem like an odd is definitely on cent step in- pairing. But to the members of New Life A the supervisors’ crease for teach- Christian Church, it makes perfect sense. minds. “School employees ers into his pro- “We want to be the kind of church that makes “Our primary posed budget. people happy we’re here,” said Brett Andrews, the won’t get a pay source of money But, said Frey, lead pastor. “The church ought to make things bet- is property tax,” that’s easy ter around it.” increase if county said Frey. “We enough for Dale “We realize people have all kinds of needs and don’t have a local employees don’t.” to do because we’ve done things, through the years, to help people income tax or the funding start spiritual conversations,” he continued. “This — Michael R. Frey, sales tax. In ex- doesn’t come building presents the opportunity for us to do that Sully District Supervisor cess of 60 per- from the school all the time in the community — and people can come cent of our in- system, but from here for those conversations when they’re ready to.” come comes from sales tax — the county. “We have to pay for his Now called the nZone, the building, itself, is at which is not good. In fact, in the budget,” said Frey. “And clearly, 14550 Lee Road in Chantilly and was a former The nZone will have three indoor turf case of senior citizens, property school employees won’t get a pay Budweiser beer-distribution facility. However, the fields and two wooden courts for athletic isn’t necessarily an indicator of increase if county employees 83,000-square-foot structure is currently undergo- activities. wealth. In many cases, the value don’t. We’re all in this together ing major renovations so, until it’s ready for use, New of their property could have sky- and, whatever happens to one will Life continues meeting Sundays at Westfield High, rocketed while their income de- October. Visioneering Studios will do the architec- happen to both.” where it’s been for nine years. creased.” tural work, and church members are excited about He also doesn’t expect Virginia Initially, the church planned to construct its own Regarding salaries, Frey said, for what’s planned. to come to Fairfax County’s aid. building along Route 29 in Centreville, not far from two years now, county employees See Evaluating, Page 5 several other churches. But, said Andrews, “It be- The former, refrigerated-keg room is now the stu-

came clear that wasn’t the right place to be, eco- dent-ministry room and will also become the multi- Requested in home 1-21-11 home in Requested nomically or traffic-wise. The costs of building from purpose room. And the previous, truck-wash site will materil. sensitive Time

the ground up were very high; it was much less ex- be the church’s Passion 4 Community area, which Postmaster: Attention

serves people in need. There, once-homeless persons

pensive to buy an already-existing building.” #322 PERMIT In addition, New Life was only going to build a will receive a “House in a Box” containing food, fur- MD Easton,

25,000-square-foot facility. So its new digs have more niture, bedding, clothing, silverware and some ap- PAID U.S. Postage U.S. than triple the space. The church bought the new pliances to help them set up housekeeping in their STD PRSRT building in September and began renovations in own places. See The nZone, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ January 20-26, 2011 ❖ 1 News EXPERIENCE Practice Makes Perfect! With over 26 years of experience, it’s no wonder Murder Case he has it down to a science! He knows what to do and when to do it, and he Goes to heads off problems before they can happen! He knows how to negotiate and get your price and Grand Jury terms. He handles the appraisal, the home inspection, the termite inspection, the By Bonnie Hobbs financing and a myriad of other potential Centre View problems and guides you through unscathed. HE WON’T JUST MAKE YOU MORE— hen police first tried to HE WILL SAVE YOU MORE! 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Tong didn’t know where she was, See Murder Case, Page 7 2 ❖ Centre View North ❖ January 20-26, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected]

Chantilly High’s Midnight Step Team dances up a storm. Greenbriar East Elementary sings “Look to the Future.” Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.

he Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student backgrounds “in recognition of a very special man Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/ Achievement Committee (CPMSAC) and a very special dream,” Westfield Principal Tim Centre View Tpresented its 17th annual Martin Luther Thomas thanked CPMSAC for all it does for the King, Jr. Festival, on Sunday, Jan. 16, at community and its schools. And CPMSAC President Westfield High. Johnny Nelson told attendees, “Don’t just dream Calling it a way of uniting people from diverse your life — live your dream.”

Violinist Anna Kong of Westfield plays “Vocarise.” Chantilly High’s Jonesha Fullerton sings “For You I Will.”

Chantilly High’s a capella Andrew Kwon of Westfield group sings “Down to the sings “Sunday Morning.” River to Pray.”

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WE OFFER TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Both of our beautiful, modern offices use the Evaluating the State of Sully latest technology in orthodontic treatment for children and adults. From Page 1 Flexible interest free payment plans are available he’s about to undergo his fourth redistricting since Most insurance plans are accepted he’s been in office. But, he added, Chantilly’s Convenient Saturday and evening hours “The wealthier you are as a district, the less money Greenbriar community has been redistricted five BOARD CERTIFIED DIPLOMATE you get from the state,” he said. “The rest of the state times. Of THE AMERICAN BOARD OF ORTHODONTICS likes using our money, and there’s not enough votes Local resident Ralph Hubbard will be Sully [in the General Assembly] to change the state fund- District’s representative on the countywide redistrict- Call for your FREE Initial Consultation ing formula.” ing committee. Frey said the Board of Supervisors Centreville Gainesville Right now, said Frey, “The thing most people are — which will determine the county’s magisterial-dis- 6138 Redwood Square 7521 Virginia Oaks Dr., watching – and we’re watching – is transportation trict boundaries — is considering having the com- Center, Suite 103 Suite 120 funding. Delegates Albo and Rust are working on a mittee report back to it by the end of March. 703-815-0127 703-754-4880 bill to tax corporations not headquartered in Virginia, Then public hearings on the proposed plan would www.nvaortho.com but doing substantial business in Virginia.” be held around the end of April or in early May. The When they investigated the possibility, said Frey, Justice Department must approve any changes by they learned that “many other states already do this. the end of July, and each district’s new boundaries They believe they could raise $200 million for trans- would become effective Jan. 1, 2012. portation this way, so we’ll see where this goes.” Frey said Hubbard would be happy to meet with He also mentioned Gov. Robert McDonnell’s sug- residents about their redistricting ideas after he and gestion to sell nearly $3 billion in bonds, over the the other committee members receive the latest cen- next three years, to fund transportation. “We are one sus data in February. Once they do, said Frey, “They of 26 states in the country rated AAA by three, bond- can start to put lines on paper.” rating agencies,” said Frey. “So we’d be able to get He said that, in 2001, “The ideal district was those bonds, but how will we pay that debt back? 107,000 or 108,000 people. This time, the ideal dis- How will we pay the debt service on these bonds?” trict is a little over 117,000. Right now, Sully is at Furthermore, he said, “Three billion dollars sounds about 115,500 residents. The growth has been in the like a lot of money, but it’s not a substantial, long- Lorton and Reston areas.” range solution to our transportation problems. It’s Noting that, “While there will be some partisan- been estimated that we really need $100 billion, over ship in Richmond [redrawing legislative districts],” the next 20 years, to adequately deal with transpor- Frey said, “Historically, Fairfax County’s magisterial tation.” districts try to keep communities of interest together And even more bleak news is on the horizon. “Af- and keep logical boundaries. Lorton is pushing for a ter July 1, we’ll get zero dollars for secondary roads new district, but it’s not anywhere near large enough, in Fairfax County,” said Frey. “We won’t even be able on its own, to warrant a new district.” to install a new traffic light unless a developer prof- He also told residents that there are always open- fers it. And transportation is on the minds of corpo- ings on various boards and commissions for anyone rations considering locating here, so the General wishing to volunteer his or her time and give back to Assembly has to do something.” the community. Those interested may contact his Touching on the topic of redistricting, Frey said office at 703-814-7100. Complete Dental Care for the Entire Family BRUCE R. HUTCHISON, D.D.S. MICHAEL H. GORMAN, D.D.S. Frey Gives Updates on Projects WHITNEY S. JARRELL, D.D.S.

By Bonnie Hobbs ready funded and approved, construc- and Chantilly and, said Frey, “As a Centre View tion has yet to begin – mainly because result of UOSA’s work, we’re getting FAMILY DENTISTRY the utility relocation entailed for the some nice improvements to the trail widening will be such a massive under- system.” UOSA agreed to put in 14245-P Centreville Sq. fter giving his annual, taking. some pedestrian bridges over Cub Centreville, VA 20121 state of Sully address “There are major water lines, plus Run in exchange for having to dis- A several oil and natural-gas pipelines that turb parkland while replacing the Monday night, Supervi- are part of the East Coast distribution pipes. 703-830-9110 sor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) system carrying heating oil to the north- “They’re going to set the bridge www.smilesforcentreville.com presented updates on several, east United States,” explained Frey. “So over Cub Run, between Country local projects involving roads, from October to April, they’re pretty Club Manor and Virginia Run, a much restricted from shutting them week from tomorrow [Jan. 25],” trails and fields. down for utility relocation.” said Frey. “And a second [foot] ❖ Poplar Tree Road: To eliminate bridge will connect London Towne ❖ Parkway Interchange: Frey a bottleneck that backs up traffic, to Virginia Run.” was glad to report that construction Fairfax County will widen Poplar Tree He also praised UOSA for replac- ENRICHING LIVES… of the Fairfax County Parkway/Fair Road from two lanes to four between ing the pipes, on its own. Lakes Parkway Interchange is al- Sully Station Drive in the north and “The fact that UOSA has the fore- EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS ready underway. “It was helped, a Braddock Ridge Drive in the south. This sight to do needed maintenance and year ago, by funding from federal project was funded by the 2007 trans- replace pipes before they rupture is • State-of-the-art Facility stimulus money,” said Frey. Then, portation bond. However, said Frey, to our benefit,” he said. “And it’s • Digital X-Rays (Reduced Radiation) explaining the particulars of the “Right-of-way was given, but nothing been done with a minimum of incon- roads involved in this project – and else, so it’s been tough squeaking [the venience to the community.” • Audio/Video Entertainment for Relaxation how the interchange would tie into widened road] through there.” ❖ Artificial-turf athletic • Saturday and Late Hours Available Monument Drive – he said, “It will “Last week, the county took the pools fields: The county Park Authority significantly decrease traffic [in that out of three backyards that were too has put in several, artificial-turf • We accept Most Insurances area].” close to the road,” he continued. “Two fields and plans to do some more. ❖ Stringfellow Road: Regard- of the homes were in foreclosure and “Westfield High finished theirs, ing the widening of Stringfellow the third homeowner was happy to get and we’re working with Chantilly 703-961-0707 Road from two lanes to four, from rid of it. We’re hoping they’ll actually go High to get its done, too,” said Frey. www.nikdentistry.com Route 50 to the Fair Lakes Parkway, to work [on this project] as soon as “It’s estimated that you get 60-65- “Dr. Nik” he said, “We’re still working with school is out.” percent additional usage from turf TOOTH WHITENING SPECIALS specific homes on Stringfellow to ❖ UOSA’s pipe replacement: fields, over natural-grass fields – Kamran Nikseresht D.D.S., F.A.G.D. mitigate the impacts on them.” UOSA is replacing an extensive amount which is a great boost to our local, 14415 Chantilly Crossing Lane UP TO OFF Although this VDOT project is al- of 40-year-old sewer pipes in Centreville youth sports teams.” 50 % Chantilly, VA 20151 In the Target & Costco Shopping Center, to the left of Starbucks www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ January 20-26, 2011 ❖ 5 Opinion Transportation Plan without Substance NORTHERN EDITION www.ConnectionNewspapers.com rently being used for core state services, ser- sembly should just say no. Newspaper of Say no to liquor plan, a Chantilly / Fair Oaks vices that have already been cut to the bone. Judge the governor’s proposal for yourself, Fair Lakes giveaway to big business. The one-time infusion of up to $400 million read it at www.governor.virginia.gov/News A Connection Newspaper (literally not enough money to pay for a under Jan. 14. An independent, locally owned weekly single new interchange on a highway) does newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. f it sounds too good to be true, it probably not make up for the loss of revenue annu- - Mary Kimm, 1606 King Street Iis. It’s a major component of consumer ally. Or the harm of possibly tripling the num- [email protected] Alexandria, Virginia 22314 protection and something we try to teach ber of liquor stores in the state. NEWS DEPARTMENT: our children. Who would benefit? Very large retailers who To discuss ideas and concerns, So consider this quote from Gov. Bob would get almost all of the licenses to sell li- Dogs and Cats, Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: McDonnell on his latest plan for transporta- quor. Parrots and Pigs, [email protected] tion funding: Fixing the transportation debacle in Vir- Steven Mauren “I’m asking all of you to support a plan ginia will require new revenue. Gov. Spiders and Snakes Editor, 703-778-9415 that pumps billions into roads, creates Editorials McDonnell is more interested in say- [email protected] It’s time to take some photos of your fam- tens of thousands of new jobs, adds no ing that he cut the size of govern- ily and your favorite animals and send them Bonnie Hobbs new debt, starts work now, and doesn’t raise ment and turned more business over to the Community Reporter, 703-778-9438 in to the Connection for our Feb. 2 Pet Con- [email protected] taxes.” private sector than a meaningful fix for trans- nection. Lots of money, no debt, no taxes. Not likely. portation. Right now, his proposal is to take Rich Sanders Write a paragraph or two about how you Sports Editor, 703-224-3031 In fact, the governor’s plan would take ex- the insufficient amount of money being spent acquired your pet or what’s special about your [email protected] isting revenue that is paying for existing costs, on education, public safety and the safety pet or what you’ve learned from your pet, have like public safety and education, and forcing net and spend it on roads instead. ADVERTISING: your children draw a picture, take some pho- To place an advertisement, call the ad reallocation to transportation. The result will be irreparable harm and not tos and email in by next week. department between 9 a.m. and The so-called privatization of the liquor nearly enough money to improve roads and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Send to smauren@connectionnews business would cost the state hundreds of transit. papers.com Display ads 703-778-9410 millions of dollars in lost revenue that is cur- Our legislators in the Virginia General As- Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 Karen Washburn Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 [email protected] Looking Ahead to Priorities for 2011 Janis Swanson Display Advertising, 703-778-9423 By Sharon Bulova County during 2011 in addition to adopting the and collaboration for energy that is clean, effi- [email protected] Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervi- Andrea Smith budget — some Supervisor districts will change, cient, sustainable, secure and reliable a priority. Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 sors 13,000 Defense employees will move to Ft. Energy efficiency is critical for industry to remain [email protected] Belvoir, and state and local elections will take competitive in Fairfax County. It is also the right Barbara Parkinson s we turn the page for the New Year, place. thing to do. In November I began plans for a Employment Advertising Fairfax County continues to face sig- In addition to these items, I will be working Private Sector Energy Task Force that will work 703-778-9413 A [email protected] nificant challenges. Our economy is on toward achieving several goals for the year ahead. with our county staff and my office to identify a slow road to recovery from the worst recession These goals deal with growth and redevelop- strategies to realize progress toward meeting our Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm in decades. Residential and commercial property ment, energy efficiency, and sustainability, eco- energy goals. 703-778-9433 values are still too low, close to a thousand nomic development, and transportation. In addition to clean energy, I will be working [email protected] homeowners in Fairfax are still struggling with Fairfax County’s future is in redevelopment. with our corporate neighbors in identifying and Editor in Chief foreclosures and nearly 30,000 of our As Fairfax County continues to grow, it fostering the emergence of new industry sectors, Steven Mauren Commentary Managing Editors residents are unable to find work. is important that we get it right by en- such as personalized medicine and tourism. To- Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Despite these challenges, Fairfax County con- couraging growth where it can be supported by gether with our business community we can build Photography: Louise Krafft, tinues to be an exceptional place to live, work mass transit in compact, walkable mixed use a new economy in Fairfax County, and emerge Art/Design: and play. We have taken advantage of some of developments. This will allow growth to happen from the Great Recession stronger than ever. Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Wayne the opportunities the economic downturn has in a way that protects the environment, our older And lastly, improving mobility in Fairfax County Shipp, presented. With the cost of construction at a stable neighborhoods and offers another life style that incorporates multi-modal options for our John Smith, Production Manager: record low, we have been able to realize long- choice that is desirable for our residents through workers and residents will be a top priority for Jean Card term savings in our capital program for parks all chapters of life. 2011. We must continue to plan for and invest and schools. We have also made organizational Our vision for transforming Tysons is a model in pedestrian and bike routes, light rail, Metro, CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Circulation Manager: changes and found efficiencies that have low- for future smart growth in Fairfax County. Look and the VRE, and ensure they connect to offer Linda Pecquex ered the cost of providing services while keep- for development to advance during the next year efficient mobility options. ing taxes affordable. (as a result of Comprehensive Plan changes in Fairfax County offers a great quality of life. The CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. Work has begun on the County’s budget for Tysons, Merrifield, Springfield and other rede- most important ingredient in making that happen Peter Labovitz Fiscal Year 2012. As the effects of the Great Re- veloping parts of the county) that will contrib- is the positive engagement of our community. I ex- President/CEO cession linger, we estimate a projected shortfall ute to that vision. tend my warmest wishes for the year ahead as we Mary Kimm in our $3.3 billion General Fund Budget for Fis- In 2011, I will make encouraging innovation work together to realize its promise. Publisher/Chief Operating Officer 703-778-9433 cal Year 2012 of about $50 million. Giving em- [email protected] ployees raises “as usual” would increase this Jerry Vernon shortfall by $107 million — $33 million for Executive Vice President County workers and $74 million for School em- Coat Drive [email protected] ployees. Girl Scout Troop 659 had a coat drive sponsored by p.s. Aeropostale (Aeropostale’s children’s store) and Wesley DeBrosse When our Board adopts the budget in April, 1WarmKid charity organization. They collected 88 coats Controller we will be investing in our community’s priori- with the help of the Willow Springs Elementary School Debbie Funk ties. The budget we adopt must be balanced and SCA and 77 coats from Clifton Elementary School for a National Sales, 703-778-9444 cannot include a deficit. As in past years, it is total of 165 coats. The coats Troop 659 collected were [email protected] taken to SERVE in Manassas as directed by Areopostale. critical to have the community at the table with Through 1WarmKid, needy children received a new coat Jeanne Theismann Special Assistant to the Publisher us as we consider funding decisions and I look from p.s. Aeropostale for every gently used coat that was 703-778-9436 forward to working with my colleagues and con- donated. From left are Katie Yusko, Kasey Smith, Hannah [email protected] stituents through another community engage- Holman, Nikki Kozy and Emme Seale. Not pictured: Elena Calderone, Karen Lohrmann, Mary Kate Foley, Taylor A Connection Newspaper ment process. Corridon, Delaney Desman. A number of things will happen in Fairfax

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8 14520 Lanica Circle, Chantilly $90,000

2 13727 Flowing Brook Court #48A $190,000

9 7118 Centreville Road, Centreville $165,000 5 6070 Deer Hill Court, Centreville $191,000

7 6 8 Address ...... BR . FB HB ... Postal City ... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold 3 1 1 4112 MEADOWLAND CT ...... 2 .... 1 ... 0 ..... CHANTILLY ...... $90,000 .... Attach/Row Hse ...... PINEWOOD MEADOWS ..... 03/26/10 4 2

2 13727 FLOWING BROOK CT #48A 3 .... 2 ... 1 ..... CHANTILLY ...... $190,000 .... Attach/Row Hse ...... WINDING BROOK ...... 06/08/10

3 4143 MEADOWLAND CT #22 ...... 2 .... 1 ... 0 ..... CHANTILLY ...... $93,000 .... Back-to-Back ...... PINEWOOD MEADOWS ..... 03/02/10

4 4031 SUMMER HOLLOW CT #159C2 ... 1 ... 0 ..... CHANTILLY ...... $128,000 .... Back-to-Back .... 0.00 .... WINDING BROOK ...... 01/27/10

5 6070 DEER HILL CT ...... 3 .... 2 ... 1 .... CENTREVILLE ..... $191,000 .... Back-to-Back .... 0.02 ...... SUNSET RIDGE ...... 06/09/10

6 14508 LANICA CIR ...... 3 .... 2 ... 0 ..... CHANTILLY ...... $23,000 .... Detached ...... MEADOWS OF CHANTILLY ... 03/25/10

5 7 14614 NORTHWEST PLACE ...... 3 .... 2 ... 0 ..... CHANTILLY ...... $45,000 .... Detached ...... MEADOWS OF CHANTILLY ... 07/31/10

8 14520 LANICA CIR ...... 3 .... 2 ... 0 ..... CHANTILLY ...... $90,000 .... Detached ...... MEADOWS OF CHANTILLY ... 08/31/10

9 7118 CENTREVILLE RD ...... 3 .... 1 ... 0 .... CENTREVILLE ..... $165,000 .... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... CENTREVILLE ...... 02/19/10

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8 ❖ Centre View North ❖ January 20-26, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com In December 2010, 92 homes sold between $1,351,447-$145,000 Home Sales in the Chantilly area. This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $1,351,447-$655,000 range. For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com OPEN HOUSES

Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City.... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision SAT./SUN. JAN. 22 & 23 12607 WINTER WREN CT ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... OAK HILL ...... $1,351,447 .... Detached ...... 0.21 .... RESERVE AT STONE HILL 12810 ROSE GROVE DR ...... 6 ... 5 ... 1 ...... HERNDON ...... $1,245,000 .... Detached ...... 0.83 ...... OAK HILL RESERVE 12600 WINTER WREN CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... HERNDON ...... $1,141,648 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... RESERVE AT STONE 12610 WINTER WREN CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... HERNDON ...... $1,066,000 .... Detached ...... 0.20 .... RESERVE AT STONE HILL 3101 PINE OAKS WAY ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... HERNDON ...... $977,000 .... Detached ...... 1.03 ...... BENNETT FARMS 3781 THARPER WAY ...... 5 ... 6 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $922,735 .... Detached ...... 0.89 ...... FAIRFAX FARMS 3781 THARPER WAY ...... 4 ... 6 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $918,000 .... Detached ...... 0.89 ...... FAIRFAX FARMS 13879 LEWIS MILL WAY ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... CHANTILLY ...... $795,000 .... Detached ...... 0.31 ...... MAPLE HILL ESTATES 2907 ROSELINE RD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $786,830 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... REMINGTON PLACE 2911 ROSELINE ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $785,155 .... Detached ...... 0.00 ...... REMINGTON PLACE 2857 FOX MILL RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... OAK HILL ...... $742,000 .... Detached ...... 2.70 ...... WINTERBERRY 12627 DUSTY WHEEL LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $738,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... CENTURY OAK 2500 CAMBERWELL CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... OAK HILL ...... $725,000 .... Detached ...... 0.39 ...... MONROE MANOR 12644 DUSTY WHEEL LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $725,000 .... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... CENTURY OAK 3829 HIGHLAND OAKS DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $690,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... HIGHLAND OAKS 4024 TOPSHAM ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $684,496 .... Townhouse ... 0.09 ...... KENSINGTON PARC 2988 FRANKLIN OAKS DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 0 ...... HERNDON ...... $680,000 .... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... FRANKLIN OAKS 3722 RENOIR TER ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... CHANTILLY ...... $655,000 .... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... CHANTILLY GREEN Copyright 2010 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. Visit www.mris.com.

13626 Wildflower Lane, Clifton • $285,000 • Open Sun. 1-4 Christine Stephenson, Weichert, 703-901-0944

When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click the Real Estate links on the right side. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. Fairfax 12201 Apple Orchard Ct...... $449,500...... Sun 1-4...... Kinder Saund...... Long & Foster...... 202-369-5597 3911 Green Look Court...... $449,900...... Sat 1-4 ...... Greg Connarn...... Century 21 ...... 703-850-4484 3911 Green Look Court...... $449,900...... Sun 1-4...... Diana LeFrancois...... Century 21 ...... 703-930-6682 13219 Coralberry Dr...... $579,950...... Sun 2-4...... Bernie Kagan...... Samson Properties....703-216-0985

Centreville 14504 Sydell Lane...... $288,500...... Sun 1-3...... Keith Harris...... Samson Properties....703-395-6601 15025 Greymont Dr ...... $450,000...... Sun 1-4...... Maria Leightley...... Long & Foster...... 703-631-3200 4608 Fillingame Dr...... $489,900...... Sun 1-4...... Joyce Sheftic...... Coldwell Banker...... 703-981-9494

Chantilly 43580 Majestic Prince Pl...... $579,000...... Sat/Sun 1-4...... Zen Carague...... RE/MAX...... 571-213-7331

Clifton 13626 Wildflower Lane ...... $285,000...... Sun 1-4...... Christine Stephenson...... Weichert...... 703-901-0944

Fairfax Station 9328 Hallston Ct...... $685,750...... Sun 1-5...... Steve Childress ...... Long & Foster...... 703-981-3277 10606 Winslow Dr...... $788,500...... Sun 1-4...... Linda Kessler ...... Long & Foster...... 703-981-3277 7114 Laketree Dr...... $799,950...... Sun 2-4...... Pat Fales...... RE/MAX...... 703-503-4365

Lorton 6723 Red Bird Woods Court.....$365,000...... Sun 1-4...... Rich Langguth...... Century 21 ...... 703-609-3079

Burke 9515 Millgate Pl...... $449,950...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert...... 703-862-8808 5913 Oak Leather Dr...... $539,950...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert...... 703-862-8808

Kingstowne/Alexandria 7509 Wexford Pl...... $375,000...... Sun 1-4...... Greg Koons...... Weichert...... 703-209-7678 5704 Brookview Ct...... $389,950...... Sun 1-4...... Tom & Cindy and Associates...Long & Foster...... 703-822-0207

Annandale 4112 Wakefield Chapel Rd...... $459,000...... Sun 1-4...... Thomas Hennerty...... NetRealtyNow.com.....703-652-6040

To add your Realtor represented Open House to these weekly listings, please call Karen Washburn at 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to [email protected] All listings due by Tuesday at 3 pm. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ January 20-26, 2011 ❖ 9 Entertainment

To have community events listed in Centre View, e-mail to about the pressures faced by schoolchildren and their [email protected]. Call Steve Hibbard at teachers in a system and culture obsessed with the illusion 703-778-9412. of achievement, competition and pressure to perform. Visit www.racetonowhere.com. TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FEB. 12-13 Centreville Stitchers welcome adults who enjoy knitting, crocheting, or other needlework crafts and conversation. Wine and Food Showcase. More than 300 different wines Meets at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. produced by Virginia’s leading wineries as well as food and Germain Dr., Centreville, VA. Admission is free. If you wine demos and pairings. The goal is to offer wine lovers have any questions, contact Jo at 703-803-0595 or email the opportunity to sample Virginia’s wines all in one place. [email protected]. Tickets per person run $45 at the door, $36 online, and $20 Thursday, Jan. 27 — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for non-drinkers. At the Westfields Marriott Hotel in Thursday, Feb. 10 — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Chantilly. (www.vawineshowcase.org). Thursday, Feb. 24 — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. MONDAY/FEB. 14 MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Marriage Seminar. 7 to 8 p.m. Free. “Falling in Love Again: ZUMBA Classes. 7 to 8 p.m. Latin based dance fitness class. Rekindling Romance and Restoring Hope in Your The first class is free; afterward it’s $7-$9 per class. At Marriage.” Presented by Marriage Coach Lynn M. Griesemer Cornerstone Montessori School, 4455 Brookfield Corporate at the Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd., Drive, Suite 201, Chantilly. Visit www.gozumbafun.com. Chantilly. Reservations accepted, but not required. [email protected]. Visit www.marriagecoachlynn.com/Feb14Flyer.html. FRIDAY/JAN. 21 Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $15. With SATURDAY/FEB. 19 the band, King Teddy. Beginner swing lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. At the Hilton Bluegrass Gospel Concert. 6 p.m. With Bob Stone and The Washington Dulles Airport Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road Virginia Gospel Singers from Fredericksburg. A freewill If you do not get Centre View delivered to (Route 28 near the airport), Herndon. offering will be received. At Oakton Baptist Church, 14001 Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. The church is located on Route your home… 50, l/5 mile east of the Route 28 overpass on the corner of JAN. 28 THROUGH JAN. 30 Route 50 and Sullyfield Circle. Call 703 631-1799. FIRST CLASS MAILED Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. More than 250 craftspeople will display their handmade works. Hours are Friday from 10 MONDAY/FEB. 21 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday SUBSCRIPTIONS are now available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7/online; $9/door. At Traveloque on Greece and Turkey. 7 p.m. Free. Lois the Dulles Expo Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Price, retired Fairfax County teacher and long-time member for the first time with timely postal carrier Chantilly. Call 800-210-9900. and former President of the GFWC-Western Fairfax County delivery: $30 for six months. Help us meet the costs Woman’s Club (GFWC-WFCWC), will present a travelogue on her tours of Greece and Turkey at the WFCWC meeting. of providing first-rate community journalism on At the meeting room of the Total Wine store in the newsprint to your household. FRIDAY/JAN. 28 Greenbriar Plaza Shopping Center,13055-C Lee Jackson A Cappella Festival. 7:30 p.m. Centreville High Choral Highway, Chantilly. A tasting of selected South African Call 703-778-9426 (or -9427) or e-mail Boosters are hosting the Georgetown Chimes from wines will follow the presentation. Call Jackie at 703-378- Georgetown University, the Mixed Emotions from Virginia 8551 or e-mail [email protected]. [email protected] Tech and the UVA Sil’hooettes from the University of Virginia. The Sil’hooettes count as two of their members FEB. 24 TO FEB. 27 Brittany Peterson (CVHS class of 2008) and Alexandra Peterson (CVHS Class of 2010). All students in the CVHS “Les Miserables.” Centreville Presbyterian Church’s pyramid schools: CVHS, Liberty Middle, Union Mill community theater group will present the musical, “Les Elementary, Centre Ridge Elementary, Centreville Miserables,” Thursday-Friday, Feb. 24-25, at 7:30 p.m.; Elementary, Colin Powell Elementary, and Bull Run Saturday, Feb. 26, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 27, Elementary are admitted free. General admission for all at 2 p.m., at the church. The 56 cast members range in age others is $10. At Centreville High School’s auditorium. from 12-18 and represent 20 high schools and six middle Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $15. With schools. Tickets are $10 at the church office or via Gina DeSimone and the Moaners. Beginner swing lesson www.centrevillepres.com. Call 703-830-0098. from 8:30 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. At the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road (Route 28 near the airport), Herndon. Faith Notes

SATURDAY/JAN. 29 Congregation Yad Shalom, located in Winter Dance Clinic. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For grades 1-8. Centreville, provides a variety of programs in a tradi- Participants will learn two dances, and are invited to tional format with a modern flair. It invites inquiries perform at halftime at the Chantilly Girls’ Varsity Basketball about participation in these special activities by the game vs. Oakton on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The cost local community. There are a number of activities for for the clinic is $50 includes pizza lunch and a t-shirt. the family: Registration forms can be found at www.chantillysports.org ❖ Come celebrate the changing of the seasons. En- on the Dance Team page under “Camps and Clinics”. joy a Tu B’Shevat seder with the congregation on Questions? Contact coach Casey Cassara at [email protected]. Saturday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m. at Little Rocky Run Com- munity Center # 3. ❖ Come to the Super Bowl party with the congre- MONDAY/JAN. 31 gation at a member’s home on Sunday Feb. 6, at 5:30 Fund-raiser. 5 to 10 p.m. Come out to support the Chantilly p.m. – check the website for details. High School Ice Hockey Team. At Tony’s New York Pizza in ❖ Join the congregation for a dinner and Friday Fair Lakes (Take Out or Dine In), 3087 Fair Lakes Shopping night service with Cantor Zucker on Feb. 11, at Little Center, Fairfax. Rocky Run Community Center # 3. Dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. ❖ For more information and/or directions, contact SATURDAY/FEB. 5 the Congregation at 703-579-6079, or visit Choral Cabaret. 7 p.m. The Centreville High Choral www.yadshalom.com. Department presents its annual Choral Cabaret (an informal and fun-filled evening of musical entertainment Temple Beth Torah is a Reform Jewish congre- featuring individual student performances) in the CVHS gation and member of the Union of Reform Judaism Cafeteria. Desserts will be served. There will also be a silent (URJ) that meets at St. Johns Episcopal Church in the auction and raffle to benefit the Choral Department. heart of Centreville. Religious school is held at the Tickets are $10 for adults/ $5 for students. Goddard School in Chantilly, Virginia. The congrega- Beekeepers Beginners Class. 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. An eight-week class. The Beekeepers Association of Northern tion offers the Northern Virginia Jewish community Virginia is offering beginner classes for those interested in services that provide numerous spiritual, educational, learning about beekeeping. At Centreville Regional support and social opportunities including religious Library, 14220 St. Germain Drive, Centreville. Visit BANV’s school for member children age 3 through Bar/Bat website at beekeepersnova.org. Mitzvah and confirmation. Our congregation welcomes all members of the community to attend any of our services or events. For more information, a newsletter, THURSDAY/FEB. 10 or a membership package, call 703-263-2252 or visit “Race To Nowhere” Screening. 7 p.m. Tickets are $10/ www.BethTorah.net online; $15/door. Chantilly High School PTSA, Rocky Run ❖ Friday, Jan. 28 at 7:30pm — Youth-Led Shabbat Middle School PTA and the Franklin Middle School PTA are Service - Technology Court. hosting a screening of the documentary film. The film is

10 ❖ Centre View North ❖ January 20-26, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Education●Learning●Fun Looking Ahead to Summer

compiled a summer camp guide, available Parents begin signing for $10. The guide focuses on “enrichment up their children for [and] academic camps,” according to Lara Bove of McLean, producer of the guide. “I summer camp. try to get as much of an overview of the Photo courtesy of Katydid Kids camps listed in the guide as I can.” Music, drama, and nature camps are also featured By Cristina Abellan-Matamoros in the guide, providing “exposure for niche The Connection camps … that won’t put a flashy ad in the Washington Post,” said Becker, who volun- n spite of harsh winter winds, parents teers on the production of the guide. are shifting their focus to warmer “Parents are looking for different things,” Imonths and looking for the perfect Becker said. “There are working parents summer camps for their children. who are mostly looking for childcare for the “Late January is the time to start look- summer, and then there are stay-at-home ing,” said Grace Becker from Northern Vir- moms who look for more flexible camps ginia, mother of a 10 year old and a 13 year [with] half-day sessions.” Youngsters gather at one of the Katydid Kids summer camps. old. “It can be a stressful process initially, The availability of extended care hours is but every year gets a little bit easier. For a growing concern among working parents, Clifton’s Elizabeth Schultz, mother of four, ing program in Springfield called Summer me, I didn’t have much of a choice because according to several camp directors. Kate added, “I investigate for things that are fun. Solutions, strongly agrees. “Wilderness I needed the childcare, but every family is Summer, who runs the Katydid Kids sum- It’s great [for the youngsters] to have an adventure camps, academic enrichment different.” At most summer camps, enroll- mer camps in Frying Pan Park, Burke Lake outdoor experience, [to] exercise brain and camps, art camps are really great for teen- ment works on a first-come first-serve ba- Burke, Colvin Run Mill Park, and Lake body … and [to] give me a break.” agers,” she said. A representative of Wil- sis, causing some to fill up quickly. Fairfax Park, said that she has “a lot of par- But for many parents, money is also a derness Adventure, a sleepaway outdoor To help guide parents in their search, the ents signing up for after care.” About 60 concern when considering camps for their camp in Roanoke, claimed that such sum- Fairfax County Association for the Gifted has per cent of the parents who enroll their chil- children. “Especially if you have three of mer experiences give college applicants in- dren in one of her sessions are working four children, price is a biggie,” said Schultz. triguing essay topics. More parents, according to Summer. The guide However, some parents such as Tim Soschan strongly recommends sleepaway A sampling of county and community fun camps: includes information about childcare for Higgins of Great Falls, say that expensive camps to foster competence and indepen- http://www.katydidkids.com which is the one that each listed camp. enrichment camps can help flesh out a col- dence. “Kids learn to be independent,” she has the camps in Fairfax County Parks http://www.ticcamp.com/ located in McLean Although specifics vary, most parents are lege application. said. “They learn … sharing and commu- http://www.levineschool.org/site/ looking for a safe, fun camp where their Nancy Soschan, who runs a camp-advis- nicating with others.” PageServer?pagename=classes_campgeneral child will be actively engaged. “[I’m look- located in Arlington http://www.theauburnschool.org/camp.cfm in ing for] safety, fun, the typical things that Herndon parents want,” said Bove. School Notes

Chantilly High’s school newspaper, The Purple Tide, just received an All-American rating Ivan Blinov, from Chantilly, has been accepted for 2009-10, with four marks of distinction from to The Graduate School at Virginia Tech. Blinov is the National Scholastic Press Association. The majoring in Business Administration and pursuing newspaper advisor is journalism teacher Brett a Master of Business Administration in The R.B. Zinger. Pamplin College of Business. In addition, this past weekend, the Chantilly High Model UN hosted its biggest conference ever, Luann R. Hoyseth, from Chantilly, has been with some 36 schools competing. The club’s advi- accepted to The Graduate School at Virginia Tech. sors, John Downes, Kendra Murphy and Kathy Hoyseth is majoring in Educational Leadership and Wildman, are very pleased with their Model UN Policy Studies and pursuing a Education Special- members for coordinating and putting this on this ist in the College of Liberal Arts and Human successful event. Sciences. Military Notes

To have military news listed in Cen- of Thomas and Jane Ferguson of Regal tre View e-mail centreview@ Crest Drive, Clifton. Ferguson gradu- connectionnewspapers.com. Photos, es- ated in 2008 from Centreville High pecially color, are encouraged. Deadline School, Clifton. is one week before publication. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua T. Air Force Airman William A. Kim, son of Wyi and Kathy Kim of Ferguson graduated from basic mili- Fairfax, participated in an amphibious tary training at Lackland Air Force landing exercise called Phiblex ’11 on Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son the island of Luzon, the Philippines. Sunday, January 30 • 1:00–3:00 P.M. Business Notes Through its “Room for Dinner” campaign, Stor- tween Giant Food and Ingrid’s Hair Design at age Village fed 76 families that would have been Franklin Farm Village Center in Herndon. John otherwise unable to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Hayden, senior director of leasing for The Storage Village partnered with Western Fairfax Rappaport Companies, represented both H&R Christian Ministries, a local non-profit that Block and the landlord in the transaction. H & R provides solutions for the most pressing needs of Block is set to open this open this month. neighbors living in poverty, to distribute Thanks- giving dinners to families in the community. Want to improve one’s communication Storage Village, a self-storage company in Mary- skills? Then visit the TASC Toastmasters Club. land and Virginia, is dedicated to supporting to the Meets Wednesday afternoons from 11:30 a.m. to neighborhoods they serve. 12:30 p.m. at the Northrop Grumman Building, Conference Center Drive, Chantilly. 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The Community Management Corporation is next one is slated for Sunday, Jan. 23, Needs Volunteers EDUCATION TRAINING seeking an Assistant Community Manager from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the I-66 Trans- The American Cancer Society’s com- for an HOA community in Centreville. This fer Station, 4618 West Ox Road in munity fundraiser, Relay For Life, is com- position serves as liaison between the Com- Fairfax. For more information, call 703- ing to Centreville High on June 4. Some munity Manager, residents, contractors, ven- 324-5052. fund-raising teams of walkers have al- GET HIRED! dors and the general public. Requires excep- Dental, Medical & Pharmacy Staff tional interpersonal as well as verbal and ready signed up, but the event’s planning written communication skills. Ass’t Mgr is Centreville committee needs more members and Trainees responsible for general office duties, tele- more volunteer assistants to make this Needed now!! phone traffic, office decorum, maintaining Immigration Forum event successful. No Experience Necessary. office files, and daily inspections of property. Go to www.CentrevilleRelay.org and Duties also include preparing property in- Medical, Dental Facilities & Pharmacies The next meeting of the Centreville Im- click the “Volunteer Interest Form” for spection reports, overseeing and coordinating NOW HIRING. migration Forum is Tuesday, Jan. 25, at more details about volunteer positions covenants enforcement activities and ad- Local Job Placement & Training ministrative functions. The ideal candidate 7:30 p.m., at the Centreville Regional and to submit an online, interest form. Library. Available must have property or community association Or e-mail Marion Rantis at management experience. 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Tues @ noon (near the Backyard Grill and Bar) in E-mail ad with zone choices to: tography, research, graphics. Council Meeting Chantilly. The thrift store also needs coats [email protected] Opportunities for students, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is planning and sweaters. or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 to build its fourth, medical office build- * WFCM recently opened a second of- EMPLOYMENT and for adults considering DEADLINES ing and expand the hospital, itself. De- fice in Centreville at 14631 Lee Highway, change of career. Unpaid. No. 313, and needs administrative vol- Zones 5, 6...... Tues @ 11:00 tails will be presented at the next meet- Zones 1, 3...... Tues @ 4:00 E-mail internship@connec ing of the Sully District Council of Citi- unteers to help out there. Especially Zone 2...... Wed @ 11:00 zens Associations and its Land-Use Com- needed is a receptionist to check in cli- Zone 4...... Wed @ 1:00 tionnewspapers.com mittee. 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In the thrift The Burke Connection The Fairfax Connection Park Authority store, general help is needed Mondays- The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.; and Lorton Connection To Meet Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet The Mount Vernon Gazette The Fairfax County Park Authority will or 1-5 p.m. An administrative volunteer Zone 4: Centre View North meet Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m., is also needed; hours and days are flex- Centre View South in the Herrity Building, 12055 Govern- ible. Call 703-988-9656. Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac ment Center Parkway, Suite 900 in Zone 6: The Arlington Connection The Vienna/Oakton Connection Fairfax. Call Judy Pedersen at 703-324- The McLean Connection 8662. The Great Falls Connection

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even though we don’t have any Bulldog girls also summer dive programs that feed enjoy a winning into Westfield,” said Andersen. season at 4-2. THE WESTFIELD GIRLS are a younger team across the board and have been a little inconsistent. By Rich Sanders Even so, the Wildcats have gained Centre View four wins going into the final week. Photo Courtesy/Westfield Swimming “Our girls aren’t as deep, but we he high school swim and have some young talent,” said Tdive regular season has Andersen. just one more week re- The team’s victories have come maining and the Westfield High over Herndon, Chantilly, boys’ team is sporting an unbeaten Centreville and Robinson. The win record at 6-0. over Robinson on Friday avenged This past Friday night Westfield an earlier season, week one loss to defeated Robinson, 173-142, to re- the Rams on Dec. 3. main atop the Concorde District The Westfield girls have not had standings. a full squad available for any of The Westfield girls (4-2) also their meets this season. won against their Robinson coun- “We haven’t had a meet yet The Westfield High boys’ and girls’ swim teams, pictured here, will conclude the regular terparts,171-143. Making the where we had everyone, and we season this Friday night with a meet versus Centreville High. evening extra special for the have a few girls who are still bat- Westfield teams was that the Bulldogs were tling some injuries and aches,” said the celebrating “Senior Night.” Bulldogs defeated a talented Oakton squad, the finals will be held on Saturday night, coach. “We are hoping to put it all together Indeed, it has been the seniors who have 161-154. That boys’ team victory came Jan. 29, also at 5:30. The preliminaries and by district championship time.” led the outstanding Westfield boys’ team, down to the final relay. finals swim competitions will take place at Westfield diver Heather Magill has had a which has victories this season over their Both the Westfield boys’ and girls’ teams Cub Run. strong season and qualified for regions. following district opponents: Herndon, will close out the regular season this Fri- “We are excited about the upcoming The girls’ team’s top swimmers have been Chantilly, Oakton, Centreville and day night with a meet versus local district championship season,” said Andersen, of Carli Molano and Seirra Higinbotham, both Robinson. The team has defeated Robinson rival Centreville High. The meet will take the upcoming postseason which will con- who have region cuts. Freshmen Zoe Hem- twice - the first time in the season opener place at Oak Marr Recreation Center begin- sist of districts, followed a week later by mer and Amy Layne have been strong per- on Dec. 3 and the second time in Friday’s ning at 6. the Northern Region Championships (Feb. formers, as have sophomores Erin Schulte meeting. 1-5) at Oak Marr. This year’s state champi- and Reagan Warrington. “Our boys have been outstanding, espe- THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND will see onships will take place in Virginia Beach the Andersen is optimistic his teams can ex- cially our seniors,” said Westfield coach the Bulldogs competing at the district cham- weekend of Feb. 18. cel during the postseason meets. Bruce Andersen. “They came into the sea- pionships, beginning with the dive cham- The Westfield boys’ top swimmers this “If both teams continue to work hard and son with lofty goals, but they weren’t all pionships on Thursday morning, Jan. 27 at winter have been CJ Fiala, Kurtis Ratcliff, stay healthy they should do well through believers.They beat Robinson to start out 11:45 a.m. at Audrey Moore. The district Charlie Keith, Brandon Fiala, Richard Xue, the championship season,” he said. “They the season to give them a big morale boost.” swim preliminaries will take place Friday and Matt Glowacki. are a fantastic group of student athletes, Just prior to the winter holiday break, the evening, Jan. 28 beginning at 5:30, then “Our divers have also been a big plus, with infectious enthusiasm.”

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Laurel Hill Golf Club in tional qualifying for the U.S. on Jan. 14 by O’Connell Athletic University and currently resides in girls’ lacrosse program is of- Lorton, which is owned and op- Women’s Amateur Public Links and Director Joe Wootten. Vienna with his wife, Marylynn, 8- fering an alternative to staying erated by the Fairfax County Park the U.S. Amateur Public Links O’Connell, a Catholic school and year-old daughter, Mackenzie, and home this coming teacher work- Authority, has been selected by Championships. a member of the heralded Washing- 4 year-old son, Brady. day. Girls, ages 8-to-18, can sign the United States Golf Associa- The U.S. Amateur Public Links ton Catholic Athletic Conference Meanwhile, coach Borgiasz, the up for the Lady Statesmen Win- tion (USGA) to host the 2013 Championship was inaugurated in (WCAC), also named Mark Borgiasz Knights’ new boys’ tennis coach, ter Lacrosse Clinic. Unlike other U.S. Amateur Public Links Cham- 1922 as an opportunity for public- as its new boys’ tennis coach. comes to O’Connell from Sleepy area clinics, the Statesmen Clinic pionship. The dates of the cham- course players to compete for a na- Most recently Fitzgerald was the Hollow Bath and Racket, where for will run all day from 9 a.m. to 2 pionship will be July 15-20. tional championship. It is open to head coach at Robinson where he the past four years he has served as p.m. Cost is only $65. Equipment Designed by Bill Love and amateur golfers who are bona fide led the Rams to several champion- an assistant coach in the David and supplies for the camp will opened in 2005, Laurel Hill Golf public-course players and who hold ships and twice earned District LeMair Tennis Program. be provided for free, including Club is situated on rolling terrain a USGA Handicap Index not exceed- Coach of the Year recognition. While working with LeMair, stick and goggles. Each child, that previously housed the Dis- ing 4.4. Fitzgerald is a former assistant Borgiasz was responsible for teach- however, will need to bring trict of Columbia Corrections fa- For more information about Lau- coach at both St. Albans School and ing youngsters ages 3-to-18 the var- their own mouth guard. The cility at Lorton. rel Hill Golf Club, visit http:// Langley High School. He is the ied skills of tennis. Prior to working Clinic will offer sessions for The course hosted the U.S. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/ owner of Lax World Virginia and is with the LeMair Tennis Program, beginner to advanced players. Amateur Public Links Champion- laurelhill/. active in youth lacrosse, having Borgiasz spent five years as the head A staff of high school and Div. ship sectional qualifier in 2009, worked for and led the Virginia La- coach of the Sleepy Hollow Recre- 1 college players will be on a U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Former Robinson Secondary boys’ crosse Club, Advantage Lacrosse, ation Association. He is a 2006 hand to at the camp. For addi- Links Championship sectional lacrosse coach Justin Fitzgerald, and the Virginia select high school graduate of O’Connell and a gradu- tional information contact qualifier in 2010 and the Virginia who as a player or coach was a part team. ate of George Mason University with coach Depaz at State Golf Association Public of five state title teams with the As a player, Fitzgerald was an All- a degree in government and inter- [email protected], or visit Links Championships from 2008- Rams, has been named the new American at Robinson and played national politics. http://www.fcps.edu/ 2010. In 2011, Laurel Hill Golf head coach at Bishop O’Connell college lacrosse at Roanoke College. MarshallHS to download the Club will again be the site of sec- High in Arlington, it was announced He graduated from George Mason The Marshall High School clinic registration form.

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If people are part of things that happen at a church, Viking “There’ll also be two, wooden courts for volleyball, said Andrews, they feel as if they’re “an insider, in- Oil Change basketball or futsal — a new soccer game played on stead of an outsider — and we want everybody to Automotive a wooden court — plus a fitness center.” Restrooms feel like an insider.” 14500-B Lee Rd., Chantilly with showers and a locker room are also part of the He said questions such as, “Why am I here? What package. gives meaning to my life? How do I forgive and be 703-817-0650 “We could have wrestling, martial arts, gymnas- forgiven? and What does the future hold?” are spiri- visit us at www.vikingautomotive.com tics and speed-and-endurance training all taking tual questions with which everyone wrestles. place at the same time,” he said. Moms can also work “So we want to be a place where people can feel out while their children are cared for in the nursery safe to ask those questions — especially those who and toddler room. feel like they’re church outsiders,” said Andrews. “And we think that honors God to be in the salt and light.” OUTSIDE WILL BE 230 parking spaces; plus glass Branson said New Life will also host an after-school in place of the five bay doors currently there. Walk- program for children of “under-resourced” families ing under an awning at the building’s primary en- so they can participate in sports and other activities. Jose Aunon, D.D.S. trance, people will go into a 70x70-foot-room where “We’ll have volunteers sponsor families, and we hope trucks used to be unloaded. someone will sponsor a computer lab,” he said. James Moshier, D.M.D. Inside this entrance will be a seating area with a “We have big visions for this church,” continued café. “It’s like a sports-bar concept,” said Branson. Branson. “We’re applying for a grant with the North “Kids will be here playing volleyball, soccer, basket- American Soccer Association to allow us to have kids 703-266-BITE ball — we want to get men into here who don’t have the financial the building to participate in resources to be involved in other games with their children.” “Our first priority youth-sports programs.” SYA cheerleaders already hold Noting that he’s coached base- “A smile is a curve that sets everything straight”. practices in one of the rooms, as isn’t to have a great ball since his son in college played P. Diller do the Chantilly Soccer Club and room for me to T-Ball, Andrews said there’s “a Gainesville Little League. “We’re value in kids being involved in also in conversations with CYA preach in.” sports. When we did a community Advanced Dentistry Centreville about using the facility,” said survey and asked what the com- Andrews. — Brett Andrews, lead pastor munity needed, one of the answers All in all, he said, the building was, ‘More things for kids.’ And we is a great deal. Not only won’t New Life and its par- believe that being involved in sports helps prepare Advanced Dentistry With A Sensitive Touch ticipants have to deal with Sunday church traffic on kids for life.” Route 29 in Centreville, but they’ll also be able to But, he added, “Our focus is the whole person — FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY provide more amenities to the community. Said spiritual and emotional needs, plus physical fitness. Now you can relax with Andrews: “We’ll do almost $5.8 million in renova- That’s why we offer food, clothing, children’s devel- Sedation Dentistry tions, but we have more than three times the space opment and recovery programs.” For more informa- and wake up with a beautiful smile. than we would have had, and a much better loca- tion, see www.newlife4me.com. tion.” Branson says they hope to have all the construc- Comprehensive Dentistry For All Ages Of course, religion will also be an important part tion done by July 15 and have all parts of the facility Including ... of the building. Said Branson: “Every Sunday morn- open at once. If necessary, said Andrews, they may ing, we’ll set up 450 chairs on one of the wood courts start with three Sunday services, instead of the usual • Extensive Cosmetic Options for services.” two. • Laser Dentistry Andrews said people are surprised to learn New “It’s exciting to be part of something bigger than • Invisalign® Life is concentrating on installing the athletic func- you are — and something you know you couldn’t • Orthodontics tions of the new building before anything else. But, have made happen, on your own,” he said. He’s also he explained, “Our first priority isn’t to have a great thrilled to see “how excited people both in and out • Implants room for me to preach in. It’s to have a sports-themed of New Life are about the nZone.” *Financing Available building to meet that need in the community.” As for Branson, he’s proud to belong to an organi- Furthermore, said Andrews, “When Jesus was on zation “that really lives its values and loves people, earth, he cared for people and said we should be as no matter their condition. Jesus’s great command- salt and light in the world. This is our opportunity to ment was ‘Go into all the world’ and be among the build relationships with people in the community by people. And we want to be a place that really serves serving them. We also plan to build an auditorium people in the community.”

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