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OCTOBER 2015 Sports, Page 13 Page Sports, ❖ ❖ Classifieds, Page 14 14 Page Classifieds, Chantilly Fair Oaks ❖ FairFair LakesLakes wLwowc.Caoln Mneecdtioian CNeownsnpaepcertsi.coonm LLC onlinCeh aantil wlyw Cwon.cneocntionne c ❖t iSoennionre Lwivsinpga pFealrls 2.c0o15m ❖ 1 CelebrateCelebrate SeniorSenior LivingLiving CentrevilleCentreville ❖ 1 ❖ October 7-13, 2015 DayDay Chantilly Connection online at www.connectionnewspapers.com Special Section, Page 7 Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection Hobbs/The Bonnie by Photo October 7-13, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 2 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ October 7-13, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Roundups Fair Oaks Police Open House The Fair Oaks District Police Station at 12300 Lee Jackson Me- morial Hwy. will hold an open house this Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn about Hostage Negotiations Hostage negotiations is the topic of the next meeting of the Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee. It’s set for Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m., in the Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Det. Doug Comfort will share firsthand examples of how police handle by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection Photos hostage incidents and how they’re trained to respond. Meet the Local Candidates At Candidates Night, residents will have a chance to meet their local candidates for Sully District Supervisor and School Board, plus Fairfax County Supervisors Chairman, Commonwealth’s At- torney, Sheriff and School Board members at-large. It’s set for Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., in the Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. The event is jointly sponsored by the Sully District Council of Citizens Associations, League of Woman Voters of the Fairfax Area, American Association of University Women of Virginia, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and the Fairfax County Council of PTAs. All announced Sully District candidates running in Fairfax County Senior Court: (back row, from left) are Colin Meehan, Forrest Wagner, Zach Crenshaw, have been invited to make brief statements and respond to ques- Peter Kim and Juan Patino, and (front row, from left) are Macy Parana, Emily Sciorra, tions. Erica Wilder, Kelsey Irwin and Christie Xin. The community is welcome to attend, as well as students and Scouts studying government or social science. Chantilly High’s Homecoming Court Free Carseat Inspections his is Chantilly High’s Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will T Homecoming week, with perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Oct. 15, various activities planned from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. for each day. Monday, Oct. 5, when No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child these Homecoming Court photos safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and were taken, was Mismatched adjust them, as needed. Clothes Day. This Thursday is the Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving Homecoming Parade at 4:30 p.m. on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have in Greenbriar. Friday is the big enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the correct use football game, followed by of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates Saturday’s “Glowcoming”-themed and times. dance in the school gym. Food Donations for WFCM Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry needs dona- Freshman Court: tions of 1-2 pound bags of rice, canned fruit (all types), canned Erik Jilil and pastas, canned meats (tuna, ham, chicken), cold and hot cereals, Lindsay Barnes. spaghetti and sauces, peanut butter, canned vegetables (includ- ing spinach, collar greens, beets) and cooking oil. Toiletries needed, which WFCM clients cannot purchase with food stamps, include facial tissues, toothpaste, shampoo and solid deodorant. Bring all items to WFCM’S food pantry, weekdays, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at 13888 Metrotech Drive, near Papa John’s Pizza and Kumon Learning Center, in Chantilly’s Sully Place Shopping Center. A volunteer stocker/bagger is needed Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Con- tact Annette Bosley at 703-988-9656, ext. 110, or [email protected]. Learn about Police Department Throughout the year, the Fairfax County Police Department will host a series of lectures as part of its 75th anniversary. ❖ Nov. 4 – Criminal Justice Academy, 11 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/criminal-justice- academy-tickets-15374248792 ❖ Dec. 14 – Crisis Negotiations Team, 11 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fcpd-crisis-nego- tiations-team-tickets-15374274870 Junior Court: Zach Sophomore Court: Caleb Mitchell and Taylor Zampiello. Thurneysen and Katie Abt. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ October 7-13, 2015 ❖ 3 Opinion Chantilly www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vote Now to Avoid the Earthquake @ChantillyConnec Newspaper of tered at your current address no later than Oct. Chantilly In-Person Absentee Voting: Fair Oaks / Fair Lakes Early voting available 13, 2015. You can check your registration sta- A Connection Newspaper tus online by going to www.sbe.virginia.gov. 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