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Photos Contributed www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 9-15, 2014 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comChantilly Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2014 ❖ 1 Election 2014 Q&A WITH BARBARA COMSTOCK Q: What are some of your favorite restaurants in your district? A: “We love The Old Brogue in Great Falls. It’s like Cheers, where everybody knows your name. Also The Tavern in Great Falls and J. Gilberts in Comstock’s Comfort Zone McLean.” Q: What personal qualities do you have that make you the best candidate for this position? GOP candidate Barbara Comstock believes A: “All of my bosses would tell you this. I work very hard. As a woman in law and politics, sometimes I’ve had to work twice as hard as my male a woman’s place is in the House ... of Representatives. counterparts. Also, I am a problem-solver. When we were out campaigning, Congressman Wolf would introduce me to voters as a problem- By Victoria Ross Facebook, and Bobbie Kilberg, solver, someone who can get things done.” The Connection president and CEO of the North- Q: What are you most proud of? ern Technology Council. A: “Obviously my three children. They are all doing t’s just weeks before Election Day, The program was “incredible well, and it’s really fun to see your children and the contest to replace retiring and unforgettable” said Danielle succeed. Dan is a 2005 graduate of University of Republican U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf Hayden, a junior at Potomac Virginia; Peter is a 2007 graduate of Virginia I Tech, and Caity graduated from Villanova in Virginia’s 10th Congressional Falls High School in Sterling. University in 2010 and George Mason in 2012. district has become one of the most “This program reassured me that Peter is now helping me with my campaign; Caity is a scientist who performs DNA analysis watched, most expensive and most con- there is opportunity everywhere on rape kits. She was married last spring, so she tentious races in the country. you go in many fields, whether is Caity Roller now, and I’m excited to say she is But on this crisp fall October morning, it is government service, running now expecting her first child and our second Republican candidate Barbara Comstock a small business or working for grandchild.” is in her comfort zone. a government agency like Q: What would you tell young women who She is campaigning door-to-door with NASA.” are considering a career in politics? A: “Jump in! Believe in yourself, give it your all and Wolf, whom she counts as a longtime Comstock grew up in Spring- ‘lean in.’ You can make a difference.” friend and mentor, in McLean, her home- field, Mass., but remembers the town for the past 30 years, which she influence of her first visit to Vir- Q: What are your top priorities if you become the next 10th district has represented in the Virginia House of ginia, a third grade family trip representative in the U.S. House? Delegates since 2010. to Colonial Williamsburg. A: 1. Pass legislation increasing the child tax credit “I’m feeling great about the race,” said She remembers sitting in the from $1,000 to $2,000. 2. Work to repeal and replace ObamaCare which Comstock, her voice a little hoarse from historic Capitol building — in already has caused millions of hardworking non-stop campaign events. “I thoroughly the town where Jefferson stud- Americans to lose their health insurance and enjoy meeting people from every walk Photos contributed ied law with George Wythe — have their wellbeing and financial health threatened. of life. I’ve been particularly touched by Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34) campaigns with and thinking for the first time 3. Pass meaningful tax relief for families and the reaction I get from young women. husband Chip and daughter Caity Roller in that she could be a lawyer too. small businesses to encourage job creation in They notice a woman is out here cam- McLean last month. “I think that was the first time Northern Virginia. 4. Protect our national security and protect our paigning.” I wanted to be a lawyer … I was defense and national security infrastructure as Comstock is making a point. Comstock said she was inspired to estab- struck by how these ordinary people did well as the salaries and retirement of our She is aware of the criticism leveled by lish a Young Women’s Leadership Program such extraordinary things.” dedicated military Democrats who assert that she is part of the in January 2013 after reading Sheryl The trip was typical of the influence of Q: What do you consider your major GOP’s “War on Women,” noting Comstock’s Sandberg’s 2013 book “Lean In: Women, her mother, Sally Burns, a long-serving accomplishments as a Virginia vote in favor of the controversial “trans- Work, and the Will to Lead.” In the book, teacher and school administrator. “We legislator? A: ❖ Virginia’s laws cracking down on Human vaginal ultrasound” bill in the Virginia leg- Sandberg, the chief operating officer of would read biographies and then go visit Trafficking islature. Facebook, advises women to seek mentors the places we read about,” she said. “I de- ❖ Virginia’s Competitive Bidding Law Saving And while Comstock makes no apologies in the workplace and be more assertive with veloped a real sense of history.” Hundreds of Millions ❖ Virginia’s First Lyme Disease Legislation for her strong conservative presence in Rich- respect to their careers. Comstock says her mother has been the ❖ Virginia’s Law to allow for Offshore mond, she said she finds it ironic that any- most influential person in her life. “My Exploration of Energy one would label her “anti-woman.” AFTER READING THE BOOK, Comstock mom is definitely my best friend, that’s been ❖ Virginia’s Research and Development Tax Credit to promote Tech Jobs “Really, when I hear that, I think about said, “I wanted to start a program that pro- one of the great parts of my life.” ❖ Virginia’s Tax Incentives to Promote Data the fact that I grew up ... surrounded by vides young women, middle and high Burns introduced her daughter to politics Centers and Tech Jobs strong women,” Comstock said. “I think of school girls, to meet and connect with pro- as well as history, but from the opposite side Q: What is something people might be my grandfather, who had four girls. He was fessional women from a variety of sectors.” of the aisle from where Comstock currently surprised to learn about you? a real feminist. I remember him telling us Since the leadership program began, ap- sits. “My mom was a girl — A: “My mother was a ‘Ted Kennedy Girl.’ My family ‘Don’t let any man keep you down. You can proximately 60 girls throughout McLean, back when Rose Kennedy was doing teas” campaigned for Kennedy. We were Democrats.” do anything if you work hard enough.’ He Great Falls, Vienna and Loudoun County for campaign events, said Comstock. Q: What is the last book you read? “The lived through the Depression, and was a have participated, meeting professional Now Burns supports her Republican off- Mobile Wave” by MicroStrategy CEO very proud man. He was never able to go women such as , CNN politi- spring. “My mom has been very active since A: “Michael Saylor.” to college, but he was the smartest man I cal commentator and Democratic strategist; Q: Who is your hero? Why? knew.” Erin Egan, chief privacy officer for See Comstock, Page 9 A: “My Mom. She was and is still a teacher who taught me and my sisters to be lifelong learners, Bio to challenge ourselves with new opportunities, and to always give back and improve our Virginia Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34) community, while keeping grounded in family grew up in Springfield, Mass. She earned her Republican candi- and faith. B.A. in political science from Middlebury date Barbara College in 1981 and her law degree from Q: What do you do to relax? Do you have Law Center in 1986. Comstock surveys a any particular hobbies, pastimes? She is an attorney and founding partner of construction site in A: “Traveling, skiing, touring Virginia’s historical Corallo Comstock. Loudoun County sites and wineries.” At the beginning of the 2014 legislative session, Comstock served on the following with longtime U.S. Q: What, if anything, do you DVR on TV? committees: Rep. Frank Wolf (R- A: “Homeland” ❖ Commerce and Labor 10) last spring. Q: The first five songs on your playlist? ❖ Science and Technology, Chair Wolf’s retirement A: Tina Turner, “Simply the Best,” Martina ❖ Transportation announcement McBride, “This One’s For the Girls,” Aretha Franklin’s “Respect,” anything Frank Sinatra, Prior offices: McLean Community Center paved the way for The Eagles, or Rod Stewart.” Governing Board - 1993-1996 Comstock’s congres- sional run. Q: When out-of-town friends visit, where do Personal: She lives in McLean with her you like to take them to show off your husband, Chip. They have three children, Dan district? Comstock, Peter Comstock and Caity Roller. A: Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts 2 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Election 2014 Bridging Political Divide Q&A WITH JOHN FOUST Q: What do you consider your top three accomplishments as Dranesville Democrats hope Foust’s reputation Supervisor? A: -Fiscal management through the Great Recession as a “bridge-builder” connects with voters. -Dulles Rail project -Delivering numerous pedestrian and bicycle projects in the district By Victoria Ross firmly for 34 years by re- The Connection Q: If you are elected, what are your top tiring U.S. Rep. Frank R. three priorities as a new member of Wolf’s could be the rare Congress? traightening his tie, John Foust is bright spot for Democrats A: ❖ Focus Congress on solving problems and not preparing for yet another “meet- on partisan games this midterm election. ❖ and-greet” event at the Clifton Increase jobs and opportunity in our district S While some GOP strate- ❖ Increase support for early childhood, K-12 home of Democratic supporters gists say Foust might be and higher education Terry Matlaga and Kevin Bell. “punching above his Q: What are the top three reasons why It’s a sunny Saturday afternoon in Sep- weight class” in the con- voters should cast their ballots for you tember, a good thing since the event is be- gressional race, other strat- on Nov.4. ing held outside. A: ❖ My track record as a hard-working, problem- egists maintain the 10th solving elected official who helped balance Foust smiles when his wife, Marilyn district — once deeply Re- seven budgets while continuing to invest in our Jerome Foust, who frequently accompanies publican — is now consid- community’s priorities her husband to these events, reaches up to ❖ My support for job-creators like education, ered “Leans Republican.” infrastructure, and research and development pat down his hair. Foust is vying for the seat ❖ My support for women being able to make “You look wonderful,” she tells him. against fellow McLean their own healthcare choices without It’s just seven weeks away from Election resident Barbara interference by the government Day, in what’s considered one of the hot- Comstock, a GOP member Q: What is the last book you read? test Congressional races in the country, and of the Virginia House of A: “That Used to be Us: How America Fell Behind Foust’s mood is upbeat. in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Delegates. Back” (Thomas Freidman, Michael People who know him well say Foust In recent weeks, both Mandlebaum) genuinely enjoys meeting new people and campaigns have amped up listening to their concerns, a skill that served Q: Who is your hero and why? the tone and tenor of the A: My father is my hero on how to live my life; Dr. him well during his seven years as a Fairfax negative political rhetoric. Martin Luther King is my political hero because County supervisor. They have also accelerated of his commitment to equality and his courage. “He always has time for you. John is a the number of campaign Q: What do you do to relax? true public servant who demonstrates solid whistle stops, debates and A: I enjoy hiking, reading, and going out to dinner working-class values,” said Grace Han Wolf, town hall forums in an ef- with my wife. a member of the Herndon Town Council, fort to get turnout during Q: What are the first five songs on your who has worked with Foust on a number of Photos by Victoria Ross/The Connection the midterm election. playlist? boards and commissions in the past decade. Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust (D- A: ❖ “Yesterday,” by The Beatles “There’s not an arrogant bone in his ❖ “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon and Dranesville) poses with his campaign staff THE SCHEDULE is gru- Garfunkel body.” outside his McLean office on Thursday, Sept. 11. eling, and it only gets ❖ “Crazy” by Patsy Cline “John is a real bridge-builder, not a bomb- Foust is running for the 10th District Congres- worse until Election Day. ❖ “Wind Beneath My Wings,” Bette Midler ❖ thrower. I’ve known him for years, and I’ve sional seat held by Republican Frank Wolf for 34 “You know, whenever “Luckenbach Texas,” by Waylon Jennings seen him working to find common ground years. From left are Maggie Seal, Devan Kerley, I’m tempted to complain Q: When out-of-town friends visit, where do on community issues. Congress needs more John Foust, Patricia Yacob, John Souleles and about something in this you like to take them to show off Fairfax people like that,” said Gary Serota of County? Samee Ahmad. race, I think about my fa- A: Riverbend Park ther,” Foust said during a McLean, a longtime friend and neighbor. recent interview in his McLean campaign — Victoria Ross office. ALTHOUGH THE TWO were neighbors “My dad was 50 when he lost everything in McLean, they didn’t really meet until they he worked for, and I mean everything — Bio both chaperoned a Langley High School trip house, possessions, everything — it all just Candidate: John W. Foust to Kenya in 2002. washed away in a flood in my hometown “We got to know each other well, because in 1977,” said Foust, who grew up as the Political Party: Democrat we spent hours touring Kenya in these vans oldest of five boys in Johnstown, Pa. Current position: Member of the Fairfax that travel for miles over bumpy roads. The flood to which Foust refers is consid- County Board of Supervisors since 2007. When you’re with someone for 10 days, you ered one of the deadliest flash floods in the Represents the Dranesville district, which get to know them pretty well,” Serota said. history of the United States. More than six includes McLean, Great Falls, Herndon and portions of Vienna and Falls Church. “John has a consistency of character and he’s dams burst, sending 128 million gallons of got great integrity. When John says ‘I’m water through Johnstown. The flooding Born: Sept. 5, 1951 in Johnstown, Pa. going to do something, he does something.’” killed 85 people and rendered thousands “John is fearless,” said Sharon Bulova, homeless, including the Foust family, whose Residence: McLean chairman of the Fairfax County Board of home was completely destroyed. Occupation: Attorney Supervisors, who introduced Foust during “I saw my father the morning after the Saturday’s campaign event. “He is one of flood,” Foust said. “What I vividly remem- Spouse: Dr. Marilyn Jerome Foust my most valuable colleagues on the board. ber is that he didn’t complain. I kind of Children: Matthew, Patrick He has the tenacity to get things done … clapped him on the back, in a gesture to He worked day and night to help get the comfort him … But the only thing he said Education: B.A. Economics, University of Fairfax County Supervisor John business community back on its feet.” was ‘I just can’t believe I lost that film of Pittsburgh; MBA, Law degree, George Washing- ton University Law School Foust (D-Dranesville) waits to It’s that same tenacity that drives Foust, you kids.’” speak at Del. Ken Plum’s Family 63, in his ambition to be the first Demo- Foust said his father, a laborer on the rail- Community Organizations: Former Picnic on Sept. 6. Foust is running cratic representative of Virginia’s 10th dis- road, was talking about pictures he took at President of McLean Citizens Association and for the 10th District Congressional trict in more than three decades. his sons’ football games. “My parents grew District Chairman of Boy Scouts. Current Member Board of Supervisors, Chairman of seat held by Republican Frank Wolf According to the Rothenberg/Roll Call Po- Audit and Economic Advisory Committees and for 34 years. litical Report, the 10th district seat held See Bridging, Page 9 Vice-chairman of Budget Committee. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2014 ❖ 3 JustJust Arrived:Arrived: PansiesPansies andand Mums!Mums! News PansiesPansies $1.29$1.29 HostaHosta Special!Special! FreeFree EstimatesEstimates CureSearch Walk At Fairfax Corner HostaHosta Special!Special! 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Register at https:// Your Local Government Center Pkwy. in Fair Oaks, and the next www.surveymonkey.com/s/FCPD2014K9KRAWL markets are slated for Oct. 9 and Oct. 16. Upscale Resale Store VIN-Etching for Vehicles Fire Station Open Houses VIN-Etched windows help police detect and iden- In honor of National Fire Prevention Week, area tify stolen vehicles, and this service is available to All Proceeds Benefit fire stations are holding open houses this Saturday, residents on Saturday, Oct. 18, from noon-4 p.m. It’ll Oct. 11, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. These include Station take place in the parking lot of Target at 14391 17 at 5856 Old Centreville Road, Centreville; Sta- Chantilly Crossing Lane in Chantilly. People may also Friends of tion 38 at 6001 ODay Drive (off Stone Road), chat with local police officers and learn new infor- Centreville; Station 15 at 14005 Vernon St., Chantilly mation about auto-theft prevention. Vehicles will be Homeless Animals and Station 21 at 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial High- etched in order of arrival, but this event will be can- A No-Kill Shelter for Cats & Dogs way, Fair Oaks. celled if there’s inclement weather. This year’s theme is “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives. Test Yours Every Month!” Firefighters and para- Democratic Women Variety medics will have displays and activities emphasiz- of Beautiful ing fire and life safety, including preventing fires and Treasures fire injuries, especially in the home, plus hands-only To Meet CPR demonstrations. The Democratic Women of Clifton and Northern Virginia will meet Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road in Clifton. Great Help Local Members will meet from 3-3:30 p.m.; then from 3:30- Prices 5 p.m., the public is invited to hear Fairfax County Hungry Children Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and her staff speak about per- On Saturday, Oct. 18, volunteers from Centreville sonal safety. Their program will be titled, “Situational Elementary and Mount Olive Baptist Church will Awareness: Don’t Be a Victim.” gather at the school to package more than 1,000 meals. They’ll be used for Centreville Elementary’s Adopt Volunteer Donate Backpack Food Program for students in need. The Learn about Public Safety public is invited and welcome to join in; come to the Public safety is the topic for the next meeting of The Treasure Hound school cafeteria anytime between 7:30 a.m. and the Sully District Council of Citizens Associations and 14508-D Lee Road, noon. its Land-Use Committee. It’s set for Wednesday, Oct. Chantilly, VA 22, at 7 p.m., in the Sully District Governmental (Corner of Rt. 50 and Lee Rd. Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Call Jeff One light West of Rt. 28) K-9 Krawl 5K is Oct. 18 Parnes, evenings, at 703-904-0131. 703-263-9073 www.foha.org The Fairfax County Police Department’s annual K- 9 Krawl 5K is set for Saturday, Oct. 18, at the county See Roundups, Page 7 4 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Centreville Day offers parade, music, food, Come One, Come All costumed pets, vendors and swordsman. By Bonnie Hobbs The Connection

ome one, come all to the 22nd annual Centreville Day celebra- Ction. It’s set for this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., in Historic Centreville Park, 5714 Mount Gilead Road (off Braddock Road, across Route 29 from the IHOP). Opening ceremonies are at 10 a.m. on the Centreville Stage in front of St. John’s. (The Zombie Slouch 5K has been canceled). Su- pervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) will wel- come everyone and the Centreville Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year will be honored. A pet costume show for prizes will follow at 10:45 a.m.; register pets at www.CentrevilleVA.org. Next on tap will be the American Legion Parade which will pass The Chantilly Academy’s Air Force the reviewing stand outside St. John’s JROTC will be the parade’s honor around noon. guard. The official Centreville Day map. It’ll travel through the heart of the His- toric District along Mount Gilead and Also on hand will be Civil War reenactors referrals. It’ll be in front of St. John’s and Planning Committee. Admission’s free, and Braddock roads, and prizes will be awarded. from the 17th Virginia, Fairfax Rifles. The people may also meet local health-care pro- free remote parking will be at the Trinity To join in, contact Steve Hunter at Swordmaster of the 18th Century, Charlie viders there. Centre, 5860 Trinity Parkway. Shuttle buses [email protected]. Anderson, will display his cannon and of- Centreville Day’s organized by the Friends provided by Centreville Baptist Church will The Chantilly High Air Force JROTC will fer fencing lessons, and James Andrews will of Historic Centreville in partnership with take people to and from the festivities in be the parade’s honor guard. Other partici- portray a pirate. the Park Authority and the Centreville Day the Historic District. pants include Centreville Volunteer Fire Sta- The food court lineup includes funnel tion 17, Centreville Dance Academy, cakes, hot dogs, hamburgers and barbecue, Westfield High theater students, SYA Wild- chicken sandwiches, noodle dishes, street cat Cheerleaders, Scouts and local politi- tacos, popcorn and homemade ice cream. cians. In the community marketplace will be The entertainment on the Centreville crafters, businesses, churches and th stage includes singing, dancing, cheering, nonprofits. Handmade crafts include jew- LOTS OF FAMILY FUN theater improv and martial arts. Deejay elry, children’s clothing and fabric art, beer Presents Our 20 Annual SPOOKY HAY RIDES • MONEY Myra Flemister will also play music. Here’s lassos for beer and wine bottles, games and the schedule: nail wraps and polish. MOUNTAIN MINERS MOUNTAIN SLIDE 11 a.m. - Westfield and Centreville High Centreville Day attendees may ride on the FALL FESTIVAL WIZARD OF OZ SLIDE W/ADDITIONAL theater students relate Centreville’s history Fairfax County Park Authority’s mini history SLIDE • MINI CAROUSEL 11:30 a.m. – VADeatles (Beatles’ songs) train and discover the treasures of & Pumpkin Playground WESTERN TOWN • GRAVE YARD Noon – American Legion Parade Centreville’s Historic District. The guided AIRPLANE • MERRY-GO-ROUNDS 12:30 p.m. – Parade awards ride will travel between “stations” at Mount INDIAN TEE-PEE • TUMBLING TUBES 12:45 p.m. - Centreville Dance Gilead, the Old Stone Church and the October 1 PHONE TUBES • GHOST TUNNEL 1:15 p.m. - Centreville Cheer Stuart-Mosby Museum. thru October 31 SLIDE PUMPKIN FORT • FARM 1:45 p.m. - The Liabilities A van tour of Civil War Centreville for ANIMALS • MECHANICAL RIDES 2:15 p.m. - Westfield Improv Team ages 12 and up will start from Ellanor C. 2:45 p.m. Harmony Road Lawrence Park at 1 p.m. It features the Fall is a great time to plant. Visit PIRATE SHIP AND PIRATES CAMP 3 p.m. - Stephon Morton’s Kung Fu Stuart-Mosby Museum, Mount Gilead and our Nursery for trees, shrubs and GHOST TRAIN • SPOOKY CASTLE 3:30 p.m. - St John’s Choir, in the church Centreville’s Civil War fortifications. Regis- all your garden needs! FIRETRUCK• MONSTER TRUCK SLIDE 4 p.m. - Outliers Rock Band ter for the van tour at For More Information Call: G & C Tire & Auto will provide wristbands www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl. SPECIAL EVENTS SAT - SUN 10–5 for free children’s rides. The fun includes a For those preferring a walking tour, Ghost (703) 323-1188 climbing wall for older children and a large, Tours at 2 and 4 p.m. will meet at the FACE PAINTING inflatable “Cars” slide for younger ones. Spindle Sears House at 5714 Mount Gilead www.pumpkinplayground.com Additional Fees for these Events: They may also enjoy the trackless train for Road. BALLOON ANIMALS $2 free, courtesy of Kiddie Academy. These not-so-scary tours examine the sto- WOBBLE WAGON $2 There’ll be a Trick or Treat Trail through ries of ghosts, murder and lost love. Check MOON BOUNCE $2 the Historic District and marketplace, and the Centreville Day website or stop by the 9401 Burke Road PONY RIDES $5 Miss Charlotte and others in Alpha Delta information booth for further details. Kappa will be in the children’s area with On the Mount Gilead lawn, Sully Historic Burke, VA 22015 GIGANTIC their Faces of Centreville contest, plus Site volunteers will lead hands-on activities Garden Centre SELECTION OF games such as tug of war and sack races. such as candle-dipping, cornhusk-doll mak- is open daily 8-7 PUMPKINS • CORN STALKS Various vendors and churches will also host ing and playing 19th-century games. On Featuring CIDER • JAMS & JELLIES games. Braddock Road, the Old Stone Church and MARY APONTE APPLES • HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS On the lawn of the Mount Gilead house, the Stuart-Mosby Cavalry Museum will be Cherokee Story CABBAGE & KALE • WINTER PANSIES Beverly Pelcher will reprise her portrayal open for tours. Enjoy a Ploughman’s lunch Teller, 9–12 CHRYSANTHEMUMS of Cornelia Peake MacDonald and present or purchase baked treats at the church. Weekdays Daily 9am - 8pm a woman’s view of the Civil War. And the A mini health fair will offer free flu shots, (Weather Permitting) “Doctor of Pneumatics,” Dean Howarth, will blood-pressure checks, blood-glucose tests ADMISSION $9.00 M-F; $13.00 SAT/SUN & Oct. 13 • WEEKDAY GROUP TOURS • SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE teach people about science via history. (diabetes), plus vision screenings and clinic www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2014 ❖ 5 Opinion Chantilly

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The keynote ornament is a reminder of Harding’s in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, speaker will be comedian Gordon SUNDAY/OCT. 19 Debbie Funk use of trains during his campaign and Manassas, Springfield and Douglas. Visit www.wfcmva.org for Author Conversation. 2 p.m. at the National Sales White Hour years. Ornaments cost Woodbridge. Call 703-323-3000 for more. Jewish Community Center of 703-778-9444 $20 and proceeds benefit charity. more. Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River [email protected] Order by calling 703-378-6841 or Ladies’ Book Club. 7:30 p.m. at Turnpike. Rebecca Alexander, author SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 18-19 703-378-6216. Temple Beth Torah, 4212-C of “Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Editor & Publisher Technology Court, Chantilly. Enjoy a 4th Annual TriMathlon. At Senses Lost and Found,” will sign Mary Kimm “pot-luck” style book club. Discuss Mathnasium, 5959 Centreville Crest copies of her first novel. Call 703- 703-778-9433 ELECTRONICS RECYCLING “This is Where I Leave You” by Lane, Centreville. Math competition 537-3000 or visit [email protected] Residents can now “e-cycle” at the I-66 Jonathan Tropper. Visit for children in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th [email protected] for more. @MaryKimm transfer station. It is free but www.bethtorah.net or 703-217-8938. grade. Free to participate and for each Democratic Women Meeting. 3-5 residents may be asked to show proof student that participates Mathnasium p.m. at the Clifton Town Meeting Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon of residency. Personal waste only. will donate $10 to a local PTA. Visit Hall, 12641 Chapel Road. This [email protected] The I-66 station is located at 4618 THURSDAY/OCT. 16 www.mathnasiumtrimathlon.com for program will educate the public on West Ox Road, Fairfax and open from Anniversary Celebration. 6 p.m. more. situational awareness. 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Call 703-266-9233 or Special Assistant to the Publisher Results-Oriented Candidate email Jeanne Theismann [email protected] for 703-778-9436 To the Editor: they were asked to provide docu- Foust falsely said that Comstock more. [email protected] @TheismannMedia Democrat John Foust continues mentation for the citation — the never had a “real job,” and took to run a campaign that is mislead- Foust campaign couldn’t. credit for cutting waste he had WEDNESDAY/OCT. 22 CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 ing voters across the 10th District. Foust’s attempt to mislead and little to do with. Just a sad pat- Fairfax County Park Authority Circulation Manager: His most recent ad states that Bar- deceive his way to Congress fits tern of desperate deception. That’s Board Meeting. 7:30 p.m. in the Linda Pecquex Herrity Building, 12055 Government [email protected] bara Comstock opposes all abor- right in with the status quo of too what happens when you have a Center Parkway, Fairfax. Free. 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The following people have been invited: Fairfax County Sheriff’s department, 1st Lt. Jason Matthew Travis; Fair Oaks District Po- lice Station, MPO Wayne Twombly; Sully District Police Station, Assistant Commander, Lt. Bob Blakley, and PFC Tara Gerhard, Crime Prevention Specialist; and Virginia State Police, Fairfax Field Office, Sgt. Robert Alessi and Area Commander Neil C. Johnson. The land-use committee will also consider applications for home child care and a 150-foot monopole for cell-phone signals on a NOVEC substation near Bull Run Post Office Road in Centreville. Two Charged with DWI To search for drunk drivers, Fairfax County police conducted a DWI checkpoint last Saturday, Oct. 4, at West Ox Road and Penderbrook Drive in Fair Oaks. Some 763 vehicles passed through; two drivers were charged with DWI and one summons was issued. Help with Food Drive Many youth and adult volunteers are needed to help with the Sully District area Boy Scout Food Drive. Shifts are available for Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection set up and tear down, sorting and transporting food on Friday- From left are Assistant Station Commander, Lt. Bob Blakley; Day Squad B Shift members Saturday, Nov. 7-8. Youth may work with a team of friends and Sgt. Pat OHara, PFC Danny Lambert and 2nd Lt. Matt Doyle; plus Capt. Ed O’Carroll. earn community-service hours. Contact Volunteer Manager Annette Bosley at [email protected]. Lambert Named Sully’s Officer of Month Free Carseat Inspections Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will By Bonnie Hobbs perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Oct. 23, The Connection from 5 p.m. to dusk, at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should in- FC Danny Lambert is the Sully District stall the child safety seats themselves so technicians may prop- Station’s Officer of the Month for Septem- erly inspect and adjust them, as needed. Pber. He was recognized at the last meet- Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving ing of the station’s Citizens Advisory Com- on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have mittee (CAC). enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the correct use In his nomination of Lambert, his supervisor, Sgt. of the child seat. (The inspection may be cancelled in the event of Patrick O’Hara, detailed why Lambert was deserv- inclement weather). Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm ing of this honor. “Throughout his career, and espe- dates and times. cially in July, PFC Lambert demonstrated high lev- els of commitment in teamwork” to accomplish the tasks associated with his job. Bulletin Board O’Hara said Lambert’s also taken a lead role in session with a professional librarian community-oriented policing in the Sully District. PFC Danny Lambert (left) receives his DONATIONS for personalized research help. By The student Auto Sales Program reservation only. Call the Chantilly “[He] exemplifies a true team leader for his squad,” certificate from the station commander, operating from Centreville High Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow wrote O’Hara. “His commitment has had a direct Capt. Ed O’Carroll. School works in conjunction with the Road, 703-502-3883. and very positive impact on the neighborhoods, CVHS automotive technology classes English Conversation Practice. to bring in donated automobiles, One-on-one practice with an ESL making them a safer place to live and work.” by officers and ride through obstacle courses under boats and motorcycles for students to volunteer. By reservation only. Noting that Lambert is called upon by fellow of- Sully officers’ supervision and guidance. work on. Some refurbished vehicles Register in person only, but for ficers for his knowledge, understanding and help, “Lambert spent countless hours of his own time are sold, with 75 percent of the details call the Chantilly Regional proceeds going back to the auto tech Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, O’Hara said, “He always lends a hand and provides planning and preparing for the event and meeting program. The program is in need of 703-502-3883. sound guidance when fellow officers are in need. with community members [so it would] be success- cars, trucks or motorcycles, which are Temple Beth Torah offers the Regardless if Lambert’s busy with his own work, he’ll ful,” wrote O’Hara. “Hundreds of citizens participated fully tax deductible, for student Northern Virginia Jewish community training. Contact Lyman Rose at 703- services that provide spiritual, stop to assist anyone in need.” in the rodeo and Lambert’s dedication to this event 802-5588 or by e-mail educational, support and social Furthermore, wrote O’Hara, “Police work doesn’t was extraordinary.” [email protected] for more. opportunities including religious [follow] a set schedule and Lambert recognizes this. All in all, said O’Hara, “Lambert is a conscientious, school for member children age 3 through Bar/Bat Mitzvah and He’ll often assist fellow officers until the mission is trusted and reliable employee. He uses minimal leave ONGOING confirmation. Our congregation successfully concluded, regardless of time. He never and, when needed, makes sure appropriate staffing Adoption Event Volunteers. welcomes all members of the asks for anything in return for his services, which is is in place. He produces an above-average number of Volunteers are needed to hold dogs community to attend any of our at adoption events on Saturdays from services or events. For more admirable.” arrests, citations and incident reports. His communi- noon-3 p.m. at Petsmart Chantilly, information, a newsletter, or a “Lambert’s professionalism is unmatched,” contin- cation and work ethic is unparalleled. Lambert cares 13866 Metrotech Drive, Chantilly. membership package call Jennifer ued O’Hara. “While he excels in criminal and traffic about the Sully District, the officers who work in it Volunteers must be 18 or over. Also Harding 703-217-8938 or visit searching for foster homes for dogs www.BethTorah.net. policing, he also cares for the citizens and the com- and the residents who live here.” and cats. Event held by Homeless The John Witt Chapter of the munity in which he serves. Recently, he was recog- At the CAC’s Sept. 10 meeting, he received a framed Animals Rescue Team. Visit Colonial Dames of the 17th nized by Woodburn Mental Health Professionals, as certificate from Capt. Ed O’Carroll, the station com- www.hart90.org. Century is accepting new members. Technology Tutoring. Volunteers Colonial Dames is a patriotic, well as Fairfax County Child Protective Services, for mander. “I was here as a new sergeant when the sta- offer one-on-one help with genealogical and heraldic society for his dedication to the citizens of Fairfax County.” tion opened in 2003 and PFC Lambert was here then, computers, basic Microsoft Office women of lineal descendants of an On July 16, Lambert led the Sully District Station’s too,” said O’Carroll. “We worked on evening shift.” applications and navigating the ancestor who lived and served prior internet. Call to make an to 1701 in one of the original effort to put on a bicycle rodeo, in conjunction with “He’s a dedicated police officer and is a valuable appointment at either the Centreville colonies in the geographical area of the Boy Scouts. It’s an annual event for the station asset to the station,” continued O’Carroll. “He’s cur- Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain the present United States. The and he routinely participates. It took place at rently on day shift, still works as a bike officer and is Drive, 703-830-2223 or the Chantilly chapter meets four times a year Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow usually in January, May, September Chantilly National Golf and Country Club and al- also an instructor for particular skills.” Then, turn- Road, 703-502-3883. and November. For more information lowed children and their parents to learn bicycle ing to Lambert and shaking his hand, O’Carroll Research Help. Reserve a 30-minute contact [email protected]. safety, have their bicycles and equipment inspected thanked him for “a job well done.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2014 ❖ 7 Chantilly Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-752-4031 or [email protected] Iturbe’s Score Avoids Overtime, Defeats Robinson

of playing [better].” Rams’ Arnsmeyer Robinson head coach Lindsay Arnsmeyer, a former Chantilly player and assistant comes up short coach under Chapman, said her team played well before surrendering the game’s against former coach. lone goal in the final minute. By Jon Roetman “I think they played very strong,” The Connection Arnsmeyer said. “I think they caught us watching toward the end, so that’s why they

Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection hantilly field hockey coach capitalized at the end.” Ralph Chapman felt the Charg- How frustrating is it to lose a game in ers outplayed Robinson during that fashion? C “Very frustrating,” Arnsmeyer said. “There the teams’ 2013 regular-sea- son meeting, but the Rams pulled out a vic- were 37 seconds left in the game.” tory in strokes. Chapman had fun with his former pupil On Tuesday, Oct. 7, it was Robinson that after the game. came out on the short end “I said, ‘Lindsay, this is payback from last of the stick. year,’” Chapman said. Chantilly forward “I’m proud of my “She started laughing.” Victoria Iturbe scored the The victory improved game winner with 37 sec- girls. I’m a little Chantilly’s record to 10- onds remaining as the 2, including 2-1 in Con- Chargers pulled out a 1-0 upset that they ference 5. The Chargers victory on senior night at have games against Chantilly High School. didn’t play their Centreville and The Chargers earned a Herndon remaining, Jessica Reeves, middle, and the Chantilly field hockey team defeated penalty corner late in regu- best, but they with a chance to earn a Robinson 1-0 on Tuesday. lation, and after forward found a way to win top-two seed in the con- Bryndie Ballam dribbled ference tournament. through the Robinson de- when they didn’t “I’m proud of my fense, Iturbe found the girls,” Chapman said. back of the cage, keeping play their best. “I’m a little upset that Chantilly alive for one of they didn’t play their the top seeds in the Con- Hopefully, we’ll go best, but they found a ference 5 tournament. way to win when they “It’s definitely a relief back to playing our didn’t play their best. because if you don’t score Hopefully, we’ll go back in [regulation] time, you best.” to playing our best.” go to overtime and over- — Chantilly field hockey Robinson dropped to time is really tricky because coach Ralph Chapman 11-3, including 1-3 in it’s only [7-on-7],” Iturbe the conference. The said, “so it’s just a lot of relief to just be Rams defeated able to get the game over with fast.” Centreville, and lost to Westfield, Herndon Chapman said his team came out flat, due and Chantilly. Robinson will travel to face in part to the distractions of senior night Oakton at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15. and homecoming week. “I think the competition is definitely stiffer “Finally we played with a little bit of in- in our conference, but I think [during the] tensity,” Chapman. “It was not one of our Westfield and Herndon [games], we started better games. I’m not taking anything away off very slow,” Arnsmeyer said. “Today, we from Robinson. They played hard They played very strong. I think [we] moved the played a good game. They were in the right ball very well [and] I think [we] dominated positions, they anticipated, they did every- for I would say 80 percent of the game un- Robinson’s Addie Walsh, right, and Chantilly’s Bryndie Ballam battle for thing my kids didn’t do. My kids are capable til the end.” the ball during Tuesday’s game at Chantilly High School. Sports Briefs 35-14 in the region final — before going team placement. Centreville’s goal, with an assist from Westfield Football on to win the VHSL 6A state championship. Kelcie Greenfelder. Le Blanc had 20 saves. To Host Centreville Centreville Field The Wildcats will host Chantilly at 4 The Westfield football team will host SYA Winter Sports p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. Centreville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. Hockey Falls to 10 in a rematch of last year’s 6A North Registration Open region championship game. Registration is now open for Southwest- Lake Braddock Chantilly Football Both teams won last week and are 4- ern Youth Association (SYA) winter sports. The Centreville field hockey team lost to 1. Westfield defeated Stone Bridge, 15- Winter sports include basketball, travel bas- Lake Braddock, 2-0, on Oct. 2, dropping its To Face Oakton 9. Centreville won its fourth straight ketball, wrestling and track & field. record to 4-7-2.Centreville goalkeeper Kyle The Chantilly football team will travel game, blanking Chantilly, 48-0. For additional information on each sport, Le Blanc finished with nine saves. to face Oakton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Centreville beat Westfield twice last and to register, please visit the website at Four days earlier, the Wildcats defeated Oct. 10. The Chargers dropped to 3-2 season — 28-0 in the regular season and www.syasports.org. Register early to ensure Oakton, 1-0. Paige Richbourg scored after losing to Centreville, 48-0, Oct. 2.

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Email announcements to chantilly@ more. www.epicurecafe.org for more. Classic Art & Craft Festival. 10 race. Visit www.rev3adventure.com/ connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, Fields of Fear. 7:30-11 p.m. (last a.m.-6 p.m. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 race/fall-foliage-trail-series-trail-run- admission at 10 p.m. or earlier if sold Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. mountain-bike for more. time, location, description and contact for SUNDAY/OCT. 12 event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- out.) Friday and Saturday nights Features original designs and work Fall Magic with Trees and Shrubs. tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Sept. 26-Nov. 1. Cox Farms, 15621 Get Ready for Clifton Day. 9 a.m. - 5 from hundreds of talented artists and 10 a.m. at Merrifield Garden Center, Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- Braddock Road, Centreville. Haunted p.m. Clifton. Food, live music, craftspeople from across America. Fair Oaks Meeting Room, 12101 Lee fore event. Cornightmare trail, Dark Side horseback rides, craft Visit www.gilmoreshows.com/ Highway, Fairfax. Bring out the best Hayride: Zombie Zoo, Firegrounds demonstrations, children’s activities craftsmens_classics_chantilly_fall.shtml. in the garden. Michael Fahey will hangout with six-lane slide, bonfires, and more. Free admission. For Freedomwalk Festival. The US introduce a wide variety of trees and ONGOING food and games. Visit directions and more information, FreedomWalk Festival is a weekend shrubs with dazzling leaves. Call 703- Adopt a Dog. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. at www.fieldsoffear.com for more. visit www.cliftonday.com long, non-competitive, social walking 968-9600 or visit Tea Party. Petco, 13053 Lee Jackson Memorial 1:30-3 p.m. at Little Rocky challenge bringing participants of all merrifieldgardencenter.com for more. Run Recreation Center, 13900 ages and abilities together for fun, A Toast to the Animals. 1:30-5:30 Hwy. Adopt a puppy or dog. Visit SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 11-12 aforeverhome.org for more Stonefield Drive, Clifton. Mia fitness, and international p.m. Award-winning wine, music, 76th Annual Potomac Rose information. Saunders School of Ballet is hosting friendship.Different trails will be silent auction and more. Supporting Society Rose Show The Airbus IMAX Theater at . Saturday, 1-6 the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party.This offered each day, and a variety of the Humane Society of Fairfax National Air and Space p.m. and Sunday, noon-4p.m. event is appropriate for children ages distances ranging from 3-27 miles (5- County. Friendly, leashed dogs Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, See roses and have your questions 3 and up. Ballet dancers will 43 kilometers) starting at the Holiday welcome. Paradise Springs Winery, 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, answered by rosarians. Call 703-968- entertain and refreshments will be Inn Rosslyn, 1900 N Fort Myer Drive. 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton. is showing movies including “D-Day: 9600 or visit served. Reservations are required. Visit www.rosslynva.org/do for more. Tickets: $40 in advance or $50 at the Normandy 1944”, “Hubble,” “Fighter merrifieldgardencenter.com for more. Tickets $10. Contact Jo Ellen Staub door, available online: hsfc.org/ Historic Hallows Eve. Pilot,” “Hidden Universe” and “The at [email protected] for more. 4 p.m. Sully Fields of Fear Bonus Night. SATURDAY/OCT. 18 Dream is Alive.” Visit http:// 7:30-11 Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully SATURDAY/OCT. 11 Community Yard Sale. airandspace.si.edu/udvarhazy or call p.m. (last admission at 10 p.m. or 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Way, Chantilly. Experience the Centreville Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 703-572-4118 for the movie schedule earlier if sold out.) Cox Farms, 15621 at individual residences within the traditions of Virginians in the 18th Historic Centreville Park in the or to schedule an IMAX On Demand Braddock Road, Centreville. Haunted community. Treasure maps will be and 19th centuries by celebrating All Centreville Historic District, 5714 Mt. show for groups of 50 or more. Cornightmare trail, Dark Side given out on the corner of Pleasant Hallows Eve with storytelling, Gilead Road. Food, crafters and other Sully Historic Site. 3650 Historic Hayride: Zombie Zoo, Firegrounds Valley and Wetherburn Drive the fortune telling, fall foods and family vendors, parade, entertainment and Sully Way, Chantilly. Enjoy guided hangout with six-lane slide, bonfires, morning of the sale. Call 703-216- gatherings. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/ more. Visit www.centrevilleva.org. tours of the 1794 home of Northern food and games. Visit 6730 for more. parks/sully-historic-site. Nova Community Fall Festival. 10 Fairfax County Police Department Virginia’s first Congressman, Richard www.fieldsoffear.com for more. a.m.-4 p.m. at Manassas Campus of K-9 Krawl 5K. Bland Lee. $7/adult; $6/student; $5/ Check-in begins at Northern Virginia Community SUNDAY/OCT. 19 senior and child. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 8:30 a.m., walk begins at 9 a.m. College, 6901 Sudley Road. The FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 16-19 The Circus Life Festival. p.m. 703-437-1794. Fairfax County Government Center 11 a.m.-7 festival offers entertainment and Used Book Sale. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 Singing. 7:30 p.m. at Lord of Life (parking lot C), 12000 Government p.m. The Winery at Bull Run, 15950 activities for all ages, including a car p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Lutheran Church, 13421 Twin Lakes Centre Parkway, Fairfax. Join to Lee Highway, Centreville. Grape show, arts and crafts, food vendors Sunday, 1-3 p.m. at the Centreville Drive, Clifton. The Fairfax Jubil-Aires bring awareness to the connection stomping and bands. Net proceeds and community information booths. Regional Library, 14200 St. rehearse every Wednesday which between animal cruelty and the link benefit Meant to Live Foundation and Visit www.novafallfestival.com or Thousands of books, both fiction and includes training by an award- to domestic violence. To register Cancer Can Rock. Bring lawn chairs contact 703-530-3077 for more. nonfiction, will be sold. Plus, a winning director. Visit please visit https:// and blankets. Visit Opening Art Reception. 8 p.m.- limited number of CDs and DVDs will www.fairfaxjubilaires.org for more. www.surveymonkey.com/s/ www.bullrunwinery.com for more. midnight at Epicure Café, 11104 Lee be offered at bargain prices. Visit Cox Farms Fall Festival. Saturday, FCPD2014K9KRAWL Highway, Fairfax. Spend an evening Friendsofcentrevillelibrary.bogspot.com REV3 Adventure. Sept. 27 - Tuesday,Nov. 4. 10 a.m. - 10 a.m. at with artists and view a new art or contact 703-830-2223 for more. TUESDAY/OCT. 21 6 p.m. (closing 5 p.m. in Nov. ) Cox Fountainhead Regional Park,10875 exhibition titled “Fallen” curated by First Rehearsal for the Herndon Farms, 15621 Braddock Road, Hampton Road. Test stamina and The Bunnyman Bridge Collective. Regional Wind Ensemble. 7-9 Centreville. Activities and seasonal Benefit Centreville High School The exhibit will be on display in the FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 17-19 p.m. Herndon Middle School, 901 food. Visit www.coxfarms.com for Athletics.Trail runners, mountain cafe until Dec.5. Visit 19th Annual Craftsmen’s Fall bikers or anyone who enjoys both can Locust St, Herndon. The band is looking for new members and will offer a series of free public concerts throughout the year. Email [email protected]. CENTREVILLE SATURDAY/OCT. 25 Air and Scare. 2-7 p.m. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and The Anglican Church of the Ascension Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly. See the spooky side of air and space at Traditional the annual Halloween event. Arrive Anglican Services in costume for safe indoor trick-or- treating, creepy crafts, spooky 1928 Book of science experiments and other Common Prayer Halloween-themed activities. Visit 1940 Hymnal http://airandspace.si.edu/events/air- and-scare/. Aaron Shust and Embassy Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays Worship in Concert. 7 p.m. Centreville Baptist Church, 15100 (with Church School and Nursery) Lee Highway, Centreville. All of the net proceeds benefit Meant 2 Live 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA Foundation. Visit 703-830-3176 • www.ascension-acc.org www.meant2live.org fore more. Clifton Haunted Trail. 7-10 p.m. Chapel Road, Clifton. A terrifying annual event that winds through Clifton’s 8 Acre Park. Visit cliftonhauntedtrail.com. An Evening of Comedy with Annabelle Gurwitch. 8 p.m. Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Annabelle Gurwitch is a Jewish mother, a 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 www.jccnvarts.org for more.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 24-26 Library Used Book Sale. Friday,10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. A large selection of books for children and adults, plus DVDs, CDs and audio books will be available for To highlight your faith community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 highlight your faith community, To Communities of Worship purchase.Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/ b b library/events. 12 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com HomeLifeStyleHomeHomeLifeStyleFall 2014 LifeStyle

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2 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home LifeStyle Neighbors Helping Neighbors Clifton residents to Details Remodeler’s Charity Home Tour, Nov. 15, 10 hold open-house tour a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.RemodelersCharityHomeTour.com or call of newly remodeled 703-425-5588 for more. Photo courtesy of Home Fronts News homes for the benefit LEFT: Granite surfaces, marble tile wall covering, a coffered ceiling of local widow. are among the finishwork details distinguishing the Layfield kitchen By John Byrd by Sun Design Remodeling.

eighbors help each other. convenient to nearby Clifton Elementary, That’s what communities parents would leave their children with N have always been about. Armendaris before and after school. Many Long-time Clifton resident of the children at the center were friends Bob Gallagher is rallying his friends and with her own children peers to help his neighbor Elsa Armendaris. But when Clifton Elementary closed in Armendaris, a mother of seven, needs 2010, the day care center lost more than funds to repair the badly deteriorated drive- half its students. Not long after that, the way to her home, which is also a local day winding asphalt driveway leading to the care center. To help out, Gallagher, who is house began to seriously deteriorate. a principal at Sun Design Remodeling, has Armendaris says that she and her children organized a tour of three newly remodeled with the help of a friendly neighbor have Clifton homes, each the handiwork of a dif- been patching the drive for years. However, ferent remodeler. it eventually become obvious that her own “The homes are all pretty spectacular in fix-up efforts wouldn’t be enough. their own right,” Gallagher says. “We’ve Soon she began soliciting bids from pro- found that homeowners really enjoy see- fessional pavers, some of whom were sim- ing what their neighbors are doing. But this ply working the neighborhood. is also about helping a local person in need; “I wasn’t sure what I really needed, or that’s the sense of community which Clifton who was reliable,” she recalls. “But what has always exemplified.” really slowed the process was the cost.” In addition to showcasing a home recently That’s when her friend, Christina renovated by Sun Design Remodeling, the Gallagher, whose children had attended the tour will feature recent work by Daniels day care center, offered to ask her husband, Design and Remodeling and Kohlmark Bob, for ideas. Group Architects and Builders, all active in “I just thought there must be a way that Clifton and environs for years. a community as old and close-knit as Clifton Tim Reed of Tibbs Paving will be donat- could help one of its own,” said Bob ing the labor, equipment and trucking Gallagher, who grew up in Clifton where needed for the driveway re-paving. his father practiced medicine. “My company Armendaris has also raised several thousand A native of El Salvador, Armendaris lost ing and family rooms, the house provided has learned a lot from doing our own home dollars for the project. her husband, David, to leukemia six years a perfect setting. Among other features, the tours, so a coalition of remodelers already ago and, as the sole means of her family’s two-level structure is off the main road, active in Clifton seems like a logical way to ARMENDARIS’ STORY IS ONE of quiet support, decided to set up her home as a down a winding driveway. A safe place for reach out to the community.” determination in pursuit of the American day care center. kids. Dream. With its tree-shaded lot and sizable liv- Initially, the center did well. Since it was See Neighbors, Page 4

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From Page 3 calls for frequently used spaces to be on the make it easier for everyone to interact, and same floor. that also offered sightlines from the kitchen THE TOUR “We’ve even got ideas and costs for an to the backyard where the kids play.” The tour has been conceived to provide a elevator, should we need one,” she said. That meant re-working a course of win- close-up look at how Clifton residents live Meanwhile, a new two car garage has dows on the rear elevation, making it easier today, and to profile several design trends been added to the home’s front elevation. to access the outside from several directions now being applied to local homes. It also The eye-catching period facade incorporates and introducing a floor plan more condu- will reflect some of the community’s varied “mesa red” windows, a new entrance por- cive to free-flowing traffic. demographics — which range from young tico articulated in cedar truss beams and The starting point, however, was the of- families to retirees retrofitting their house French doors that open directly onto a front- fending two-tiered ceiling, a reminder of the to age-in-place. facing patio, fact that the back half of the kitchen has a With the former powder room absorbed separate roof unconnected to the structural MAKEOVER IN COLCHESTER HUNT into the new suite, and interior walls re- supports in the first half of the kitchen In Clifton’s Colchester Hunt section, Steve moved, the architect developed the new which are busily engaged in holding up the and Maureen Landry are putting the finish- open floor plan. home’s second floor. ing touches on a forward-looking retrofit The kitchen and dining zone is now “Structurally, the existing plan is perfectly executed by Tom Flach at Kohlmark Archi- formed into a 600-square-foot family logical,” Jon Benson said. “Aesthetically, it tects. The Craftsman-style architecture em- kitchen that revolves around a two-tier food was a strange effect ... one that Kelly braces an open floor plan which the Landrys preparation island and dining counter. Layfield wanted to change.” see as perfect for a host of regular social Mounted on a cherry wood base, the island Benson proposed a coffered ceiling. The pursuits such as book clubs and after-church is surfaced in both walnut butcher block and end product unifies the room visually and gatherings. Vermont soapstone. reintroduces the classical design elements Referring to the house as “his last home,” Adjacent to the kitchen/dining area, de- found in the home’s formal front rooms that Steve Landry, 65, says he and his wife actu- lineated by a peninsular fireplace, the 300- had been curiously missing in its kitchen. ally looked for a larger house “further out” square-foot family room/sitting room pro- The ceiling also set the tone for a much before deciding that improving what they vides ample space for an enlarged social more refined and elegant plan featuring had was their best option. gathering. The 225-square-foot sunroom, several of Benson’s original built-ins. “It was Tom Flach’s clever ideas that were now mainstreamed into the home’s HVAC There is a new granite-surfaced island and the deciding factor,” Maureen Landry said. system, is a gathering spot with a panoramic dining counter. While the kitchen also for- The plan included needs for the immediate view of the wooded surroundings. merly provided a spot for family breakfasts, future, and also elements that might be Kelly Layfield said it mostly seemed space needed to age in place over extended time. KITCHEN SUITE IN ELEGANT restricted. For instance, the former 400-square-foot TRANSITIONAL STYLE Benson created a larger exit door in the garage has been converted into a well-ap- Not too far away in Clifton Heights, Rick middle-of the kitchen’s rear wall, allocat- pointed master suite complete with 14-foot and Kelly Layfield are reveling in a new fam- ing expanded corner space for a L-shaped In Clifton’s Colchester Hunt section, architect Tom Flach cathedral ceiling, a full bath and an 8-foot ily-friendly kitchen and outlier zones cus- window bench which will provide built-in Photos courtesy of Home Fronts News at Kohlmark Architects checks plans for Steve and wall of windows focused on the garden and tom-designed for their active daily house- seating for the breakfast table as well as Remodeler Ted Daniels added 2,000 square feet to his personal residence on Hunting Horse Drive and reconfigured the first Maureen Landry’s Craftsman-style renovation, now two-tiered pond. While the couple’s initial hold needs by Jon Benson, lead designer at handy storage. There is also now a door floor to include a comfortable family room adjacent to a large gourmet kitchen. Daniels had purchased the cherry wood getting its finishing touches. plan is to use the new space as a reading Sun Design Remodeling. from the family room to the screened porch. mantle years before he knew where he would use it. room, Maureen Landry said that the suite “We have three children under age 12,” Benson added a grilling deck next to the is a nod to an aging-in-place strategy that Kelly said, “so we wanted a plan that would screened porch and just outside the new kitchen door. Rick Layfield, who is the to add 2,000 square feet to the rear of the central French door. The many original built- family’s grilling chef finds it a great place house, and gut the entire first and second ins include a food preparation island and to interact with friends and family while floors almost down to the studs. knee-high walnut cabinets which provide a pursuing a favored recipe. “For starters, I didn’t like the way the first space divider between two primary activity floor was configured,” Daniels says. “The zones. The inside corner of the kitchen ac- The Layfield FAMILY HOME ON HUNTING kitchen and family room were partitioned commodates a family dining nook. kitchen re- HORSE DRIVE in a way that inhibited traffic, and the inte- The primary focal point of the family modeled by Those who know their way around Hunt- rior was really dated. I wanted a quiet first room is a hand-carved cherry wood mantle Sun Design ing Horse Drive sometimes might wonder floor place where the kids could do their piece Daniels bought years ago, having no Remodeling what happened to the circa-1970s Colonial homework. Also, there wasn’t enough stor- idea when or where he would use it. includes style house that used to be perched up on age.” He also wanted better lines-of-sight. “It’s comforting to see an impulse buy granite sur- the overlook. Clearly, the sprawling manor Upstairs, the master bedroom was too become a real focal point,” he said. faces, marble house there now is an entirely different small. The sitting room, which offered the Upstairs, Daniels built a 715-square-foot tile wall home, but how did it get there? best view, also became a kind of clutter- master bedroom suite that opens directly coverings and Owner and professional remodeler Ted prone foyer between the walk-in closet and to a sprawling balcony with views in three a coffered Daniels says the makeover was the result the master bath. directions. ceiling. of an inspired plan to create an environ- “It was as if we were living in someone “This is the spot where we can have some ment that would work better for himself, else’s house,” Daniels said. “I wanted a plan privacy and still keep an eye on the kids,” wife Gayle and their two children. that would really support a whole spectrum Gayle Daniels said. “It’s quite romantic.” Purchasing the 4,400-square-foot produc- of daily family requirements.” The luxury bathroom and large walk-in tion house in 2000, Daniels initially thought With substantial new square footage now closet are now sensibly positioned on either the house adequate for raising a family, and extending out the rear of the existing struc- side of the suite’s entrance foyer. The mas- focused on the serious business of renovat- ture, Daniels generously reconfigured floor ter bath includes a soaking tub, a spacious ing other people’s homes. Certainly, the five- plans on the first and second level, concen- walk-in shower and a private closet for acre wood lot had everything to offer in the trating on how his family would use the new Gayle’s vanity. way of a lovely bucolic setting. space. The formal living room and dining room But after living in the house for a while, The 396-square-foot kitchen segues eas- are on the right side of the first floor, segre- Daniels developed a growing list of possible ily into a rear-facing great room that fea- gated by a fully-wired well-appointed room The fireplace hearth in the Layfield den was completely remade in the improvements, which prompted a decision tures floor-to-ceiling windows flanking a the kids use for homework. plan executed by Sun Design Remodeling. 4 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2014 ❖ 5 Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Local REAL ESTATE 2 9402 Old Reserve Way, Top Sales in August, 2014 Fairfax — $1,345,000

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1 11900 CUSTIS ACRES DR ...... 5 .. 5 .. 0 ...... CLIFTON ...... $1,380,000 .... Detached ..... 8.22 ...... 20124 ...... TOWERING OAKS ...... 08/01/14

2 9402 OLD RESERVE WAY ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,345,000 .... Detached ..... 0.25 ...... 22031 ..... PICKETT’S RESERVE .... 08/25/14

3 5152 PLEASANT FOREST DR ..... 5 .. 4 .. 1 .... CENTREVILLE ... $1,165,000 .... Detached ..... 1.06 ...... 20120 ...... PLEASANT VALLEY ..... 08/28/14 8 13749 4 6150 REZA CT ...... 6 .. 5 .. 2 ..... SPRINGFIELD .... $1,100,000 .... Detached ..... 0.24 ...... 22152 ..... CARDINAL ESTATES .... 08/29/14 Balmoral 5 6297 CLIFTON RD ...... 4 .. 3 .. 2 ...... CLIFTON ...... $1,050,000 .... Detached ..... 5.00 ...... 20124 ...... CLIFTON DOWNS ...... 08/07/14 Greens Avenue, 6 10107 WATERSIDE DR ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... BURKE ...... $1,050,000 .... Detached ..... 0.73 ...... 22015 ...... EDGEWATER ...... 08/22/14 Clifton — 7 9812 PORTSIDE DR ...... 4 .. 3 .. 1 ...... BURKE ...... $1,035,000 .... Detached ..... 0.94 ...... 22015 ...... EDGEWATER ...... 08/25/14 $1,030,000

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Tips for making your outdoor ventilation. Whether you have a gas or wood-burn- ing fireplace you have to have noncombustible spaces comfy through the fall. material for the mantle and it needs to back dis- charge for smoke,” said Kalmin. He says such fire- places can be added to an existing space in one- By Marilyn Campbell to-two weeks. The Connection Accessories in warm, vibrant colors can help can transform an outdoor room from summer to fall. s the air turns crisp and we settle into fall, the “Adding some cozy throw blankets to outdoor so- time is ideal for cre-ating a cozy setting, whether fas allows you to stay outside on chilly nights,” Ait’s elegant or rustic or modern. Many people have said Kerra Michele Huerta of Apartment Envy. adapted part of their landscape as an outdoor “Also, as it gets darker and cooler earlier in the room. day, candles are a perfect accessory, adding both “Outdoor porches whether screened or just covered with a warmth and light.” roof are great fall spaces,” said Susan Matus, a Potomac, Md.- Scented candles can add an aroma of fall. “There based architect. “One can cozy them up with pillows and are fabulous new pumpkin chai-scented candles throws and outdoor lights, such as decorative twinkle lights by Nast Fragrance of New York that are wonder- or candles can create great ambiance.” ful,” said John Brown of J. Brown & Co. in Old Local designers reveal their favorite accessories and ideas Town Alexandria, Va. for outdoor rooms and screened porches to help welcome In fact, lighting can transform a screened porch the new season with style. or outdoor room. “To a screened porch, you can An outdoor fireplace commands attention and can offer a add a ceiling fan with a down light and an up- warm place for reading, napping or chatting with friends, light,” said Kalmin. “The higher light can give you and makes it comfortable to sit outside on a chilly evening. general lighting and the lower lights can create “I just built a stunning fireplace in a screened-in porch ambient lighting, and can be moved in different that transformed the space into a three-season room just in directions for setting a mood.” time for fall,” said Robert Kalmin of Skill Construction and Matus suggests a finishing touch for outdoor Design, LLC in Fairfax, Va. “Indoor-outdoor rugs and seating spaces. “Another option is to hang drapery to cre- in fall colors make the space great for entertaining.” ate not only a more interior feeling but also drap- When it comes to outdoor fireplaces, however, there are a ery can be used to shield from the wind as a ther- A fireplace commands attention and can offer a few caveats: “If it is a screened in porch, be careful of your mal barrier,” she said. warm place for reading, napping or chatting with friends. Planting for Fall From Page 3 Grasses, added Katia Goffin, are ideal for fall and can be mixed with other foliage. best flowering plants. “Mums need full sun- “You can put evergreens in your yard and light to open and come in obvious, bold fall add some grasses. There are tons [of colors,” said Grimes. “Pansies will take part grasses] that are flowering and look [good] sun, are a great color and will continue to with evergreens.” bloom through spring.” One plant that is often associated with Yarrow, asters, sedums, Lenten roses, and cooler weather is a holly tree, but Eric Shorb coral bells are among the fall plants that of American Plant in Bethesda, Md., offers Jonathan Storvick, natural resource man- a caveat. “As we get closer to the end of ager at the Office of Sustainability at George November and the beginning of December Mason University in Fairfax, Va., recom- you want to careful about planting such mends. broadleaf evergreens,” he said. “If they “Fall is a great time to plant larger-sized haven’t had time to develop a sufficient perennials and container shrubs,” said enough root system they can become sus- Storvick. “It also happens to be the time of ceptible to wind burn because the roots will year when nurseries are trying to get rid of not be able to absorb moisture.” He recom- a lot of their stock, so you can find some mends deciduous trees and fine leaf ever- great deals.” greens. “A Leland Cyprus or an Arborvitaes For example, said Joel Cook of Merrifield that don’t need as much moisture will sur- Garden Center, in Fairfax, Merrifield and vive better as the weather gets colder.” Gainesville, Va., “Burning bushes have beau- Ornamental vegetables also work well in tiful fall colors like orange and fire red. As fall and beyond. “There is decorative cab- far as trees, maples like Japanese maples, bage and kale, which will grow anywhere sugar maple or black gum maple have beau- and are deer resistant, which is a big factor tiful colors.” these days,” said Grimes. “As the tempera- Another eye-catching option is the yellow tures get cooler, they get more color and twig dogwood. Its “bright yellow branches last in winter.” and twig color … are also fantastic for win- Then there are the edible vegetables. ter,” said Mark White of GardenWise in Ar- Good options are spinach, Swiss chard, aru- lington, Va. “This shrub develops in great gula, mustard greens and red lettuces, said clumps and is a wonderful contrast against Storvick, who also suggested “root crops any red twig. Oval-shaped green leaves turn [like] carrots, radishes, parsnips and beets. to orange-red in fall, followed by white fruit You can also plant garlic and leeks now for tinged with green.” spring harvesting.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2014 ❖ 7 8 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com