Life Lessons and Team Spirit Handyman Killed at Centreville
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Centreville ❖ Clifton ❖ Little Rocky Run SOUTHERN EDITION MAY 20-26, 2010 “Baseball’s Tonight” 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Volume XXIV, NO. 20 Handyman Killed At Centreville Home grown children were home in the Intruders escape, 9,000-square-foot, brick house when two male intruders entered /Centre View /Centre police seek leads. their garage. Around 10:45 a.m., police By Bonnie Hobbs rushed to the home in response to Deb Cobb Centre View an urgent 911 call for help. They say some of the home’s occupants airfax County police are and Cardona confronted the in- investigating a homicide truders and became involved in a Photos by Photos Fthat happened Monday, fight with them in the garage. The Sully Challengers, in red Nationals jerseys, pictured with their coaches and May 17, at a home in the During the course of it, Cardona some of their “field buddies” and supporters from the SYA Little League. Members 14200 block of Compton Road in was shot in the upper body and of the Challengers team: (from right) First Row: Patrick Fedor, Meredith Cripe, Centreville. The victim was iden- died at the scene. Jamie Whitaker, Joey Komisarcik, Amy Feuerberg, Bradley Hatfield, Jessica tified as Jose Ramiro Rosales The two suspects then fled on Dempsey. Second Row, from right: Chris Ward, Eddie Vestermark, David Updike and Cardona, 39, of 119 Courtney foot through a wooded area along Hailey Fitzsimmons (behind Amy Feuerberg). Drive in Manassas. Bull Run Creek, adjacent to the Cardona was married and the property. The police response to father of two children. He worked the scene and surrounding area as a handyman for the family that included a helicopter, K-9 and Life Lessons and Team Spirit lived there. Besides Cardona, a husband, wife and their two See Homicide, Page 12 For people with disabilities, baseball’s Smoking Causes much more than a game. Townhouse Fire By Bonnie Hobbs Centre View ire officials say improper spite heavy winds, firefighters Fdisposal of smoking mate- were also able to protect the adja- he start of Friday night’s CYA/SYA Chal- rials caused a May 9 cent townhouses from fire expo- Tlenger baseball game at Cub Run El- townhouse fire in Centreville. sure. ementary was delayed a bit by a thun- Damage to the middle unit of the Authorities say an adult male derstorm. But the rain soon ended, the sky two-story structure was estimated received injuries from the fire and cleared and the teams took the field. at $25,000. was taken to the Washington Hos- After all, if the players didn’t let their physi- Fairfax County Fire and Rescue pital Burn Center with non-threat- cal or intellectual disabilities stop them, they Department units responded to ening injuries. There were no weren’t about to let a rainstorm do it. Before 6808 Cottingham Lane, around 8 other injuries. According to fire long, they were p.m., with first-arriving firefighters investigators, the fire was acciden- swinging at the ball, encountering flames coming from tal. Meanwhile, the fire depart- “It’s a sense of running around the the rear of the building. They con- ment offers the following safety bases and having fun, Joey Komisarcik leaps onto home plate ducted an exterior attack and tips for properly discarding smok- community that while their families before Joe Clancy of the SYA Little brought the fire under control in ing materials: and friends in the League AAA Yankees can tag him. approximately 20 minutes. ❖ Completely douse butts and these kids stands clapped and The fire was contained to the ashes with water before throwing otherwise would whooped with joy. Joyce Larsen. “I think this league is great for the rear deck, with minor fire exten- Among them were kids. I have a Special Olympics son, and these are sion to the attic. Furthermore, de- See Fire, Page 12 not have.” almost a dozen people great organizations to get the kids out to play as from Centreville’s normally as possible.” — Robyn Feuerberg, 5-21-10 home in Requested Braddock Ridge com- Challenger parent material. sensitive Time munity, there to root THE CHALLENGER PROGRAM is chartered by Postmaster: Attention for 17-year-old Joey Little League Baseball and, at the May 14 game, PERMIT #322 PERMIT Komisarcik. “We came to cheer him on and give Little Leaguers from the regular SYA baseball pro- MD Easton, him support,” said Maureen Roberts. “The gram played the Challenger team. Just like in the PAID neighbors come see my kids play, too.” Postage U.S. “That’s what our neighborhood does,” said See Team, Page 10 STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ May 20-26, 2010 ❖ 1 •GRI, Graduate Realtors Institute News •CRS, Certified Residential Specialist •ABR, Accredited Buyers Representative •Associate Broker Tasting, Toasting Planned for Clifton •CDPE, Certified Distressed Property Expert •e-Pro, Certification for Internet Professionalism Town hosts annual wine festival, May 29. HE’S EARNED THEM…YOU DESERVE THEM By Bonnie Hobbs slated for Saturday, May 29, from Fincastle Vineyard, Davis Valley Centre View 11 a.m.-6 p.m., in the town park Winery, North Gate Vineyard, His commitment to education is but one off Chapel Street. Philip Carter Winery, Three Fox of the many reasons he is the leader variety of wines, gourmet Some 20 Virginia wineries, in- Vineyards, Winery at La Grange, in the Centreville Marketplace. It gives Afood, crafts vendors, cluding Clifton’s own Paradise DelFosse Vineyards, Cooper Vine- him an advantage, which means you children’s activities, live Springs, will showcase their finest yards, Rebec Vineyards, Vino have an advantage. music and fun galore in a small- offerings. Participants include: Curioso, Pearmund Cellars, town setting — it’s all at the fourth Gadino Cellars, Lake Anna Winery, Fabbioli Cellars, Loudoun Valley annual Clifton Wine Festival. It’s Horton Vineyards, Kluge Estate, Vineyards, Old House Vineyards, and North Mountain Vineyard & Winery. CERTIFIED Only those over 21 will be able DISTRESSED Experience… PROPERTY The WFCM Thrift Store Has Doubled Its Size! to sample the wines. Taster Tick- © the Difference! EXPERT ets (21-plus only) are $22 in ad- We now have more: vance, $25 at the gate; ages 16 and See Complete School Information and • Furniture up, $12 in advance, $15 at gate VIRTUAL TOUR at www.seln4u.com • Clothing for All Ages and includes a beverage and pizza • Jewelry slice, hot dog or sandwich; ages OPEN SUNDAY, 5/23, 1-4 P.M.! 2-15, $2 in advance, $5 at gate. • Accessories $449,900 $669,000 For more information and to buy RANDOM VIRGINIA • Seasonal Items HILLS RUN tickets, see www.cliftonwine.com. Spacious, bright Elegant Berry- • Linens garage TH! 3-lvl built Kingsley More than 2,000 people from bump-out. Over Model with • Small Appliances throughout the Washington Met- 2,300 sq.ft. of flowing space & • Books living space! private ropolitan area attended last year’s retreats! Over • Movies Lower lvl full BA, 5,300 sq. ft. of living space! Foyer w/marble floor. festival. Festival organizer Marcus rec room w/FP & Kitchen w/granite & 8-burner cooktop. 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