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Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 7-13, 2015 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comChantilly Connection ❖ October 7-13, 2015 ❖ 1 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 Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection 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
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Letter to the Editor Editor in Chief Steven Mauren our schools strong, even while the up to vote in non-presidential please show up at the polls on Nov. Managing Editor Brings Kemal Kurspahic school budget was decreased by years. Local elections are as impor- 3. Photography: half a billion dollars. While not all tant, if not more important, as a I will be proud to vote for my Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Understanding Art/Design: decisions were popular with every- national presidential election. Af- friend, Kathy Smith, for Sully su- Laurence Foong, John Heinly one, Kathy always did what she ter all, what happens on the local pervisor on Nov. 3. I hope I can Production Manager: Of Schools felt was best for students. level affects our day-to-day lives count on you to join me. Geovani Flores To the Editor: Now Kathy is running for Sully more than what happens nation- Terry Gross Special Assistant to the Publisher Kathy Smith has been an advo- District supervisor and I know she ally. Let your voice be heard and Fairfax Jeanne Theismann [email protected] cate for children and families in is the best candidate for the job. @TheismannMedia Sully District for 20 years. First as Having someone with her School Bulletin Board a PTA president at Poplar Tree El- Board experience on the Board of CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 ementary School, Rocky Run Supervisors will help ensure the Email announcements to of the Fairfax County Police [email protected] Middle School and Chantilly High school budget is funded properly. [email protected]. Department, in collaboration with School and then as the district’s Good schools correlate to in- Include date, time, location, descrip- the Fairfax County Park Authority tion and contact for event: phone, and the Northern Virginia school board member, Kathy has creased home values and put our email and/or website. Photos and art- Regional Park Authority, the always put children first. In get- children in position to get into work welcome. Deadline is Thursday archery program is conducted in ting to know so many people in good colleges and compete for at noon, at least two weeks before parks and other locations event. throughout Fairfax County. Visit our neighborhoods, she has lis- great jobs in the future. Her www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/ tened and learned about their knowledge of the community and wildlife/archery/archery- needs and wants. She has been her moderate views make her the THROUGH FEB. 20 program.htm. able to find moderate and fair so- most effective representative for Deer Management Archery lutions through compromise and Sully district. Program. Under the oversight See Bulletin, Page 15 provided the leadership to keep Only 33 percent of people show 4 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ October 7-13, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Celebrating our 50th Anniversary
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Azalea Festival In Norfolk • April 21 – 24...... $650 schools make it the most Katz and Hoff explained that 30 percent of energy Includes coach from Vienna, Tysons Metro or Rockville, 3 Nights Hotel in VA. Beach with used in school buildings is wasted, and the main Breakfast, 3 dinners, Sightseeing, Reserved Seats at Parade – Call for Details energy-efficient district power draw for utilities is heating and cooling. SHILLELAGHS TRAVEL CLUB 100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 in the country. So working with existing infrastructure, the 703-242-2204 1-800-556-8646 Cenergistic analysts have been evaluating the schools’ Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com By Tim Peterson ventilation rates, occupancy times, humidity, transi- for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials. The Connection tion to unoccupied buildings and circulation pumps. Hoff used the examples of snow days, summer vaca- tion and after-school as opportunities for uses of the n the last year and a half, Fairfax County Public school to be consolidated in a way that requires less Schools have been able to reduce the energy con- I heating or cooling energy. sumption in their buildings by 15 percent. That Hoff’s next goal is reaching a 25 percent reduc- cut down resulted in savings of $4.5 million, accord- tion in consumption, while continuing to ensure stu- ing to a release Sept. 25 by the school system. dents and teachers are comfortable and in a hospi- February 2014 marked the beginning of a partner- table learning environment. ship between Fairfax County Public Schools and “We have a lot of runway ahead of us to improve Cenergistic, an energy conservation program firm. even more,” Hoff said. Cenergistic analysts set out to evaluate county cam- puses and reduce operating costs by increasing effi- ciency. According to Dr. Randy Hoff, chief executive of- New Auditor General ficer of Cenergistic, the school system spends approxi- mately $34 million annually on utilities while oper- Appointed for FCPS ating its more than 200 campuses. During the board’s consent agenda, Goli Trump was “It’s a significant expense,” Hoff said at the board’s appointed auditor general of the six-member Inter- regular meeting on Sept. 24. He said the job is to nal Audit Office, taking effect Sept. 28. Fairfax County “ensure we’re eliminating waste and maintaining Public Schools created the position to oversee both comfort in the buildings as well.” the programs and financial evaluation aspects of the Hoff came before the board to announce not only audit process. According to a release from Fairfax the energy and money-saving accomplishments of County in August, Trump is tasked with “implement- the cooperative analysis, but that with 146 Energy ing a risk-based audit plan and directing audits of Star-certified schools, Fairfax County had taken the the school division’s offices, departments, schools and lead as the most efficient district in the United States. programs to help manage strategic risks, improve or Los Angeles Unified School District was the previ- develop efficient and effective business processes and ous leader with 142 schools Energy Star-certified. identify best practices.” “She has a strong background “This is important to be first on,” Superintendent in risk management and experience in numerous Dr. Karen Garza said, “because it demonstrates to industries including education, employment services, our community how serious we are about taking care technology, marketing and transportation,” School of the precious taxpayer dollars that we’re stewards Board chairman Pat Hynes said in a statement. “The of. addition of an auditor general is the latest step in “Every dollar we save,” Garza added, “can be di- the board’s efforts to make the School Board audit rected back to classrooms, teacher sal increases, is function more robust and independent.” important to our school system.” At-large board member Ryan McElveen added that Michael Katz, with the Energy Star program and he’s “excited for her to oversee our board’s ever-grow- the Environmental Protection Agency, said that on ing audit process.” average, schools with the Star certification generate Though there have previously been leaders on the about 30 percent less greenhouse gas emissions than programs and financial sides of the audit, McElveen non-certified schools. He, as well as several board said it’s the first time the two components have been members, commented on the way this energy-con- overseen in this manner. “She adds a unique per- serving program can both impact climate change and spective to that office,” he said. Community Open House Put yourself in this picture • Come Live Your Dream! Sunday, October 18, 2015, 12:30–4:00 55+ Active Adult Community (20% between 50-54) • Arrange for a short tour of our golf course (Non-resident Memberships Available) • Meet a volunteer resident, tour the facilities, obtain an information package, enjoy a relaxed environment! • Enjoy the Dining Room Brunch (9:30–1:30) Cost: À la carte (Credit Card/Check Only) Reservations required by COB Wed., 10/14. 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The following incidents were reported 11700 block of Metrotech Drive, by the Fair Oaks District Police Station. purse from business. 11700 block of Price Club, phone BURGLARY: 4700 block of Harvest from business. Woods Court, Oct. 2. A resident re- 11900 block of Appling Valley Road, ported someone entered the residence property from vehicle. and took property. 11100 block of La Messa Drive, phone BURGLARY: 11700 block of Fair from park. Oaks Shopping Center, Sept. 29 at about 13000 block of Lee Jackson Memorial 10:45 a.m. A business owner reported Highway, merchandise from business. that an unknown person entered the 11700 block of Fair Oaks Shopping business and took property. Center, cash from business UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 12000 block 13300 block of Franklin Farm Road, of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Sept. liquor from business. 25 around 2:17 a.m. The victim awoke 11100 block of Lee Highway, mer- to a man entering his room. The suspect chandise from business. fled and was located by responding of- 4200 block of Ridge Top Road, items ficers. A 23-year-old Fairfax man was from vehicle. charged with unlawful entry. 11600 block of Monument Drive, BURGLARY: 9400 block of property from business Canonbury Square, Sept. 16 at about 11700 block of Fair Oaks Mall, prop- 8:06 p.m. A resident reported an un- erty from business known person entered the residence and 2900 block of Chain Bridge Road, took property. property from business. BURGLARY: 3100 block of Welby 2900 block of Chain Bridge Road, Court, Sept. 16 at about 4:48 p.m. A merchandise from business. resident reported that an unknown per- 13000 block of Fair Lakes Shopping son entered the residence and Center, merchandise from business. rummaged through belongings, nothing 13000 block of Lee Jackson Memorial was taken. Highway, merchandise from business. MALICIOUS WOUNDING/ 13900 block of Metrotech Drive, cash DRUNK IN PUBLIC: 12700 block of from business. Shoppes Lane, Sept. 14 at about 1:34 3100 block of Miller Heights Road, a.m. Officers were called to the Blue cash from residence. Iguana Restaurant for a report of an 12100 block of Monument Drive, assault. Two adult victims were patrons property from residence. at the restaurant. An argument between 13100 block of Willow Edge Corut, the victims and another patron esca- property from vehicle. lated to a fight. The suspect produced a 2700 block of Cody Road, merchan- knife and assaulted the victims prior to dise from business fleeing the restaurant. Officers located 2300 block of Dulles Station Boule- the suspect and arrested him. A 21-year- vard, property from vehicle old Fairfax man was charged with 11700 block of Fair Oaks Shopping malicious wounding and drunk in pub- Center, merchandise from business lic. The victim’s sustained 13000 block of Fair Lakes Shopping non-life-threatening injuries and one Center, merchandise from business. was transported to a local hospital. 13000 block of Fair Lakes Shopping ATTEMPTED ROBBERY, Lee Jack- Center, property from business. son Memorial Highway/Metrotech 13000 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Drive, Sept. 12 at about 6:45 p.m. The Highway, property from business. two victims were walking in the wooded 12500 block of Fair Lakes Circle, mer- area and were approached by three chandise from business. men. The suspects assaulted the victims 11200 block of James Swart Circle, and attempted to take their shoes. The property from business. victims resisted and were able to flee. 13600 block of Salk Street, property The victims incurred non-life-threaten- from residence. ing injuries. 4600 block of West Ox Road, laptop BURGLARY: 3100 block of computer from business. Sutherland Hill Court, Sept. 9. A resi- 2900 block of Chain Bridge Road, dent reported and unknown person cash from vehicle. entered the residence and took prop- 4100 block of Chain Bridge Road, erty. property from business. BURGLARY, 4200 block of Hunt 13000 block of Fair Lakes Shopping Club Circle, Sept. 8. A resident reported Center, merchandise from business. an unknown person entered the resi- 11200 block of James Swart Circle, dence and took property. property from business. BURGLARY, 11100 block of Garden 11600 block of Monument Drive, Path Lane, Sept. 6. A resident reported property from business. an unknown person entered the resi- 4200 block of Fairfax Corner Avenue, dence and took property. merchandise from business. UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 12300 block 12300 block of Lee Jackson Memorial of Oak Creek Lane, Sept. 5. A resident Highway, wallet from vehicle. reported an unknown person had en- 12100 block of Lincoln Lake Way, tered the residence. property from residence. UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 11700 block 13800 block of Metrotech Drive, mer- of Flemish Mill Court, Sept. 7. An em- chandise from business. ployee reported an unknown person 12200 block of Fairfax Towne Center, entered the community pool and dam- purse from business. aged property. 12200 block of Fair Lakes Parkway, LARCENIES wallet from business. 11700 block of Fair Oaks Shopping 11200 block of James Swart Circle, Center, merchandise from business. merchandise from business. Crime Report
The following incidents were reported 13600 block of Pennsboro Drive, li- by the Sully District Police Station. cense plates from vehicle. 14800 block of Rydell Road, purse BURGLARY: 13600 block of Sweet from vehicle. Woodruff Lane, Sept. 29 at about 8:54 4900 block of Stonecroft Boulevard, p.m. A resident reported that an un- purse and laptop computer from vehicle. known person had entered the residence 4900 block of Stonecroft Boulevard, and took property. wallet from business. 14000 block of Willard Road, tires LARCENIES from business. 4300 block of Chantilly Shopping 5300 block of Sammie Kay Lane, Center, merchandise from business. property from vehicle.; 6 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ October 7-13, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centreville Day
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Map of this year’s Centreville Day attractions. Swordsmen, Parade, Music and Tightrope Walker Centreville Day is Saturday, Oct. 17. By Bonnie Hobbs entertainment, a food court, a neat little The Connection museum and other historic buildings to ex- plore. It’s a really awesome day, every year he leaves are starting to change — you’ve got to go.” colors and the weather’s turn- Westfield High senior Sara Berrios will ing cooler. That means it’s time start off the festivities by singing the Na- rd Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection T for the 23 annual Centreville tional Anthem at the 10:15 a.m. opening Day celebration. It’s slated for Saturday, Oct. ceremonies on the Centreville Stage in front 17, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., in Historic of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Then Su- Centreville Park, 5714 Mount Gilead Road pervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) will wel- (off Braddock Road, across Route 29 from come everyone, and the Centreville Citizen the IHOP). of the Year and sponsors’ awards will be The event features a parade, a pet pag- presented. eant, singing and dancing to children’s “Centreville Day is a great place to take games, food and crafts. And if that’s not kids,” said Repetti. “Follow the Trick-or- enough, there’ll also be swordsmen and a Treat Trail through the Marketplace where tightrope walker. children can collect goodies and parents can “Centreville Day is the perfect event for meet crafters, local businesses, churches families,” said organizer Cheryl Repetti, and nonprofit organizations. For the fifth president of the Historic Centreville Soci- consecutive year, gold sponsor G & C Tire ety. “There are tons of free activities for & Auto Service will provide wrist bands for Swordmaster Charles Anderson shows muskets and swords to the crowd children, including a slide and a rock-climb- free children’s rides. And, living out every at a past Centreville Day. ing wall and tug-of-war. There’s also live See From Parade, Page 8 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ October 7-13, 2015 ❖ 7 Centreville Day
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Photo by Steve Hibbard/The Connection Fall Health & Fitness Fair Saturday: Oct. 17, 2015 Greenbriar Town Center 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Giveaways • Special Offers • Free Treats • Light Bites from these participating sponsors: Hand & Stone Dogfish Head Pierce & Ryan Booths line the Historic District during Centreville Day 2014. Massage Alehouse Dentistry Chantilly Green Orangetheory Chantilly From Parade to Pet Pageant ... Dental Care Fitness Medical Center From Page 7 The wife of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) will child’s dream, G & C owner Gregg Caldwell is also be among the judges. Proceeds from the pet pageant Have fun Be Healthy! bringing his own fire engine.” will go to the Friends of Fairfax County Animal Shel- In addition, the women of Alpha Delta Kappa will ter and to Rotary Foundation Scholarships. Registra- See you at the Fair! 13037 B Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. host several, fun and old-fashioned children’s activi- tion forms are available at www.CentrevilleVA.org, ties in their Readin’, Writin’ and Recess area on or contact Adam Smith at [email protected] or Mount Gilead Road, including face-painting, tug-of- Cammy Gawlak at [email protected]. war and sack races. Pets will also be welcomed and blessed at the tent This year’s Centreville Day theme, “Safe Homes on the lawn of historic St. John’s church. The Rev. and Families,” ushers in a new safety fair featuring Carol Hancock will be blessing pets throughout the representatives from the Fairfax County Sheriff’s day while the church sells hot coffee. And some shel- Office and Poison Control Center. It’ll be held on the ter animals in need of a home will greet visitors at lawn beside the Spindle Sears House, and informa- the Friends of the Animal Shelter tent on the lawn tion about firearms safety will be presented by KYS beside the Sears House. Training. It wouldn’t be Centreville Day without a parade Stressing that Centreville Day has something for organized by American Legion Post 1995. At noon, everyone, “from pets to pirates, from dipping candles sheriff’s motorcycles and fire engines will lead a pa- to climbing walls,” Repetti said it’s also “gone to the rade of dancers, Scouts and people wearing inven- dogs, cats, birds, snakes, lizards, rabbits and mice.” tive costumes. Those who just want to walk or bike That’s because the Centreville-Chantilly Rotary along the route and wave to their neighbors are also Club is sponsoring a pet pageant for pets of all kinds. welcome in the parade. Registration is free online It’ll begin at 10:45 a.m. at the stage; registration is via www.CentrevilleVA.org. $10 per family, and families are welcome to bring Parade participants will assemble at the end of more than one pet. Prizes for Most Unusual Pet, Most Wharton Lane at 11:30 a.m. and pass by the review Creative Costume and Best in Show have been do- stand in front of St John’s around noon. It will then nated by local merchants such as Pender Pet Retreat travel through the heart of the Historic District along at Dulles Gateway, the Centreville Pet Supplies Plus, Mount Gilead and Braddock roads. Costumes either Groom ‘n Glory and Michelle Thomas Studios. See And Variety, Page 9 Shake Rock Giggle Play Classes in Build Your Centreville • Manassas Reston • Ashburn Community Alexandria • Olney Gainesville • Rockville Try a FREE class anytime! Support Your Call to reserve a spot. Classes for ages infants, toddlers, preschoolers Local Businesses. and early elementary ages. Fun, educational music and movement for your family. Full Fall schedule at www.littlehands.com
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ing Centreville Day. Attendees ven- Photo by Steve Hibbard/The Connection JEB Stuart and the Grey Ghost, turing off the main road will dis- John Mosby.” cover the historic Mount Gilead Historic tours will also be avail- house, open for tours. And perform- able at St. John’s Episcopal Church. ing on its lawn will be tightrope And an afternoon Ghost Tour will walkers, swordsmen and carpen- be offered for a nominal fee via the ters. “Signora Bella, an equilibrist, Park Authority. See will amaze all with her skills on the www.FairfaxCounty.gov/parks/ecl. slack rope,” said Repetti. “And the When visitors have worked up an volunteers of Sully Historic Site, appetite, the food court will offer dressed in period costume, will help various items, including pulled children dip candles and make pork from Smokes Barbecue and simple toys.” chicken sandwiches from Chick-fil- Charlie and John Anderson, billed A. as Swordsmen of the 18th Century, The event benefits the Friends of will teach the delicate art of parry Participating in last year’s Centreville Day Dog Parade are (from left): Richard Opal Historic Centreville, a nonprofit and thrust while historic carpenters with his dog Crystal, Ursula and Mike Stearns with their dog Gracie, and Stephanie that organizes Centreville Day in Ken Garlem and John Shafer from Koeshall with her dog Stella. partnership with the Park Author- the Fairfax County Park Authority ity to encourage residents to dis- will show people how to safely use cover the Centreville area’s rich his- a draw knife. MacDonald and the Irongate bakers. They ers Dean Howarth and students from tory. Free parking and shuttles will be avail- Visitors will also meet volunteers dressed may also board the History Train to the Old McLean High will show off curiosities and able at The Trinity Centre, 5860 Trinity as historic figures, such as Cornelia Peake Stone Church where living-history perform- demonstrations drawn from 18th-century Parkway, off Route 29.
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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ October 7-13, 2015 ❖ 11 News Candidates Meet on Fairfax Public Access Clerk, Sheriff and Soil & Water incumbents and challengers answer questions. By Tim Peterson went first for Clerk, answering a The Connection variety of questions including what their top priorities would be if elected. airfax County Sheriff For Lawton, an attorney, re- Stacey Kincaid wasted no serve deputy sheriff and part of F time in bringing up the the Juvenile and Domestic Rela- in-custody death of tions Court, she focused on re- Natasha McKenna during her open- viewing existing practices and ing remarks. Kincaid said the loss procedures in the Fairfax Court. of life, which occurred in February “We have to look at, is there a following an incident where a team better way to do things?” she said. of Sheriff’s deputies was attempting As part of his answer, Frey em- to transport McKenna to Alexandria phasized the importance of con- police and deployed a taser on her tinuing to engage with many dif- four times, continues to weigh Photos by ferent users throughout the court heavily on her. to make decisions about multi- The Sheriff and Bryan Wolfe, who million dollar projects. is challenging her for her job, an- Scott Cameron, incumbent swered questions Monday night Tim Peterson George Lamb IV and incumbent Sept. 28 as part of a “meet the can- Jerry Peters, Jr discussed the role didates” event organized by the of Soil & Water Conservation Dis- Fairfax League of Women Voters. trict director. The event took place at the studios Cameron said his top three pri-
/The Connection of Fairfax Public Access and was orities would be focusing on the broadcast live. watersheds that are in the worst Kincaid went on to highlight that condition, targeting invasive spe- she has since banned the use of cies and advocating at the Gen- tasers in the jail, increased the use eral Assembly for policy and laws of “telepsychiatry” in the jail for in- that work for Fairfax County as a mates to receive mental health ser- Sheriff Stacey Kincaid Candidate for Sheriff Bryan Wolfe suburban area. Lamb listed con- vices remotely, spearheaded a “di- tinued good governance, working version first” program and made mental prove inmate access to services. mented that her office is represented on the on the Chesapeake Bay by applying data health training mandatory for officers in her Kincaid highlighted the first inmate re- existing commission, as well as that group’s with aggregate maps and finding ways to department. source fair held in 2014, which gave in- subcommittees to discuss use of force and branch out and address climate change at Wolfe, who has previously run against mates the opportunity to meet with vendors mental illness services. “We’re always will- a County level. Kincaid, immediately went on the offensive, offering help for becoming re-established ing to be part of something,” she said. Peters highlighted continuing trusted calling the state of mental health services members of society following release from Wolfe responded that he would “welcome partnerships, increasing the sense of per- under the Sheriff a “critical area in need of the jail. witnesses to watch what we do, welcome sonal environmental stewardship around repair.” Wolfe criticised not being able to check community involvement. the County and providing more useful in- He said the death of McKenna, who had success or failure rates of existing services “There’s nothing in the Sheriff’s Office formation to the public. mental illness, could have been prevented at the jail because the Sheriff’s Office’s last you’ll have to FOIA [Freedom of Informa- if there was more Crisis Intervention Team completed and published audit was in 2013. tion Act] from me,” Wolfe added. AFTERWARDS, Kelly said she thought the training in the office of the Sheriff. “I gave Kincaid never directly responded to Wolfe’s The other candidates who participated in program went “very well.” the Sheriff warning in 2013,” Wolfe said. asking about a 2014 annual report. the event are vying for Clerk of the Court “I think it was beneficial and educational “She basically dismissed it.” When asked if, as Sheriff, they would be and Soil and Water District director. to the community,” Kelly said. “That’s what part of an ad hoc review commission simi- Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond F. we’re all about.” MODERATOR and Fairfax League of lar to the one currently meeting to exam- Morrogh was invited but did not attend the A recording of the session will soon be Women Voters co-president Helen Kelly ine policies and practices of the Fairfax program. available to stream through the Fairfax Pub- asked the candidates how they would im- County Police Department, Kincaid com- Bettina Lawton and incumbent John Frey lic Access website at www.fcac.org.
Park Board To Consider Adding New Athletic Field Names he Fairfax County Park Author- for the Southwestern Youth Association SYA Travel Baseball in 2000 and still cility by Fairfax Adult Volleyball Coun- Tity Board’s Park Operations (SYA). He created the Fairfax Over 50 Soc- coaches Little League Baseball today. cil. Committee has recommended cer League, coached youth soccer for over The committee also recommended nam- The committee also recommended that that four park facilities be named in 20 years, and served as a soccer referee for ing the Sand Volleyball Complex at Burke rectangular synthetic turf field #1 at honor of individuals who have made sig- more than a decade. Lake Park in honor of David Lacey, the Sully Sully Highlands Park be named in honor nificant contributions to sports in Fairfax The committee also recommended nam- District representative on the Fairfax County of Ralph Wills, a community leader and County. The full Park Board will vote on ing Field #6 at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Athletic Council for nearly a quarter cen- advocate for youth athletics, a member the proposals at its Oct. 14 meeting. honor of Gary Flather, president of the tury, as well as a leader and active volun- of the Chantilly Youth Association since The committee recommended naming Southwestern Youth Association, a post he teer with the Southwestern Youth Associa- 1984, and its president since 1999. Over Soccer Field # 4 at Ellanor C. Lawrence has held for more than two decades. Flather tion. the years Wills has coached soccer and Park in honor of Jeff Stein, a longtime was instrumental in the merging of SYA Lacey created Southwestern Youth Volley- softball teams for youth and adult advocate for youth sports, a member of Little League and the Church League T-ball ball in 1997 and has been its commissioner leagues, as well as playing on a variety the Fairfax County Athletic Council since program. on the SYA Board since that time. He was of teams. He has served as a sports facil- 2001, and an officer and commissioner He created and became commissioner of instrumental in the completion of this fa- ity coordinator since the mid-1960s.
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Chantilly running back Cush Eastman carries the ball against Robinson Chantilly quarterback David Tammaro threw two touchdown passes on Oct. 1. against Robinson on Oct. 1. Chantilly Football Falls to Robinson, 24-14
he Robinson Rams traveled to Chantilly scored first with a David fourth with a pass from Tammaro to Garrett and teammate Da’Jon Lee, who ran for 115 Chantilly to face the Chargers on Tammaro-to-Marcus Trammell touchdown Snedeker, but Robinson would pull away yards. TThursday night in a Conference pass and Chantilly was up 7-0. Robinson from the Chargers with Foncha’s third rush- Chantilly (3-2, 1-1 Conference 5), will 5 matchup. wouldn’t score until the second quarter. ing touchdown and a field goal to close out face McLean (0-5) on Friday for their home- The game was played Thursday due to in- Senior running back Sean Foncha would the game 24-14. coming game. Robinson (3-2, 2-0 Confer- clement weather that was expected from score two of his three touchdowns in the Tammaro threw two touchdown passes. ence 5) will play at Stone Bridge (3-2). Hurricane Joaquin in the Northern Virginia second quarter. Robinson was led by Foncha, who scored area on Friday. Chantilly would tie it up at 14 in the three touchdowns and ran for 119 yards, — Will Palenscar Sports Briefs
The Wildcats rushed for 258 yards Westfield as a team. Centreville will travel to face Football Oakton at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. Beats Oakton 9. The Westfield football team improved to 4-1 by winning its Westfield Field Conference 5 opener over Oakton 38-7 on Oct. 1. Hockey The Bulldogs will host Briar Woods at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. Wins Eighth 9 and return to conference play on Oct. 16 against Robinson. Straight The Westfield field hockey team defeated Oakton 3-1 on Sept. 30, Centreville improving the Bulldogs’ record to 9-2 and extending their win streak Photo by Craig Sterbutzel Football Suffers to eight games. Westfield faced Robinson on Third Straight Tuesday, after The Connection’s deadline. The Bulldogs will host Loss Fairfax at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, The Centreville football team Oct. 8. lost to Lake Braddock 33-7 on Oct. 1, dropping the Wildcats’ record to 2-3. 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917-6400 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements SUPPORT GROUP Telephone Support Group for Family Caregivers of Older Adults. 7 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month. This telephone Place support group is designed to help caregivers of older adults share experiences, gain support and Your get important information without having to travel. These are one-hour free sessions. Find out more and register at Ad www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ and click on Caregiver Telephone Support Group. Today! Fair Oaks Parkinson’s Support Group for The reward of a thing people living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family, meets on the fourth well done, is to have done it. Saturday monthly, 10 a.m.-noon at Sunrise at to your community - Ralph Waldo Emerson Fair Oaks, 3750 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-378-7221 or visit www.fairoaksparkinsons.com for more. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ October 7-13, 2015 ❖ 15 Entertainment
Email announcements to chantilly@ students and adults. Free. Call 703- Players, The Woodshedders, and Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at more. Visit www.centrevilleday.com connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, 502-3883 to reserve a space. Blueheart Revival. Guests will also Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly for more. time, location, description and contact for Plant Clinic. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at find a market, and antiques for sale. Shopping Center, Chantilly. Watch the Chantilly Library, 4000 Admission to the festival is free. Visit craftspeople and artists from across event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 17-18 tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Stringfellow Road. A neighborhood www.cliftonday.com for more. America at work on original designs Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- plant clinic with horticultural tips, T-TRAK Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. including pieces that cater to every NOVA Brewfest. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at at fore event. information, techniques, and advice. at Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, style, taste and budget during Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Table demonstrations. Tickets are $8 for Run Drive, Centreville. The fall space. Top N gauge model trains will be on adults, $1 for children 6-12 years old, brewfest will feature local breweries, ONGOING ESL Book Club. Mondays, 7 p.m. at display and running. Museum and free for children under 6 years food, entertainment, arts and crafts, GFWC Western Fairfax County the Centreville Regional Library, members and children 4 and under, old. Call 336-282-5550 or visit and more. Tickets are $25 in 14200 St. Germain Drive. Meet and Woman’s Club is selling 2015 free; children 5-15, $2; adults 16 and www.craftshow.com. advance, and $35 at the gate. Tickets discuss a book chosen by group. Free. White House Christmas ornaments. older, $4. Visit www.fairfax- for designated drivers are $10 and Call 703-830-2223 with questions This year’s ornament honors 30th station.org. admission for children is free. Visit and to reserve a spot. OCT. 16-25 President, Calvin Coolidge. The www.novabrewfest.com/fall. “Julius Caesar.” Various times at ornament cost $20. Call 703-378- TUESDAY/OCT. 13 6216 for more. Hylton Performing Arts Center, THROUGH NOV. 3 Wine Tasting. Toddlin’ Twos. Tuesdays, 10:30 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Total 10960 George Mason Circle, Cox Farms Fall Festival. SUNDAY/OCT. 18 11:30 a.m. at the Chantilly Library, 10 a.m.-6 Wine & More, Greenbriar Town Manassas. Set in the Soviet Union T-TRAK Model Train Show. 4000 Stringfellow Road. Early p.m. (5 p.m. in November) at Cox Center, 13055 Lee Jackson Memorial during the August Coup of 1991, 1-4 p.m. literacy storytime with songs and Family Farms, 15621 Braddock Road, Highway, Fairfax. Learn about the Prince William Little Theatre’s at Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, activities included. Age 2 with Centreville. The Fall Festival features General Federation of Women’s Clubs version of Shakespeare’s tragedy 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Tabletop caregiver, free. Call 703-502-3883 to a new “Imaginature Trail,” hayrides, Western Fairfax County Woman’s highlights the beginning of the end of N gauge model trains will be on reserve a spot. giant slides, rope swings, the Club’s social and charitable activities, the Cold War as Communist Party display and running. Museum Storytime for Three to Fives. Cornundrum Cornfield adventure enjoy refreshments and door prizes, leaders attempt to overthrow the members and children 4 and under, Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. at the Chantilly and farm animals. Tickets are $5-17. and learn about and sample French reformist Soviet leadership.Tickets free; children 5-15, $2; adults 16 and Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Visit www.coxfarms.com for more. wines. Must be 21 or older to attend. are $20 for adults, and $17 for older, $4. Visit www.fairfax- Stories and activities for children age Free, but reservations required. Call students, seniors, and groups of 10 or station.org. 703-815-8826 for more. more. Visit www.pwlt.org. Book Release Party. 2-4 p.m. at 3-5 with caregiver. Free. Call 703- SATURDAY/OCT. 10 502-3883 to reserve a spot. Historic Blenheim/Civil War Community Irish Dancing. 7-10 English Conversation Group. Interpretive Center, 3610 Old Lee p.m. at Frying Pan Park Visitors THURSDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 15-18 SATURDAY/OCT. 17 Thursdays, 7 p.m. at the Chantilly Hwy, Fairfax. Centreville resident Center, 2739 West Ox Road, Centreville Library Used Book K-9 Krawl 5K. 9 a.m. at the Fairfax Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. and author PJ Devlin is celebrating Herndon. Guests are invited to learn Sale. 6-8 p.m. on Thursday (member County Government Center, 12000 Practice English with a group of release of a second novel, “Becoming traditional Irish dance. Tickets are preview sale), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Government Center Parkway. This students and adults. Free. Call 703- Jonika.” Free. Visit $15 per person of $35 per family. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, annual event is held in observance of 502-3883 to reserve a space. www.possibilitiespublishingcompany.com. Visit www.ccepotomac.org for more. 1-3 p.m. on Sunday at Centreville National Domestic Violence English Conversation Group. Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Awareness Month to help increase Saturdays, 3 p.m. at the Centreville Drive., Centreville. Free to attend. awareness between domestic violence MONDAY/OCT. 19 Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain SUNDAY/OCT. 11 Call 703-830-2223 or visit and the link to animal cruelty. Also Centreville Garden Club Meeting. Drive. Practice English with a group Clifton Day. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. along Main www.friendsofcentrevillelibrary.blogspot.com find pet portraits, face painting, of students and adults. Free. Call 7 p.m. at Centreville Presbyterian Street, Chapel Street, and Chapel for more. goodie bags and more. Free. Call 703-830-2223 for more. Church, 15450 Lee Hwy, Centreville. Road, Clifton. Entertainment will 703-814-7009 for more. English Conversation Group. Patrice Martin, member of the North include performances by Boyle Centreville Day. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Chantilly American Truffle Growers School Of Irish Dance, local students FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 16-18 Centreville Historic District, 5714 Mt. Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Association will present “Treasure in from Sophia Music School, Douglas Craftmen’s Classic Art & Craft Gilead Road. Find historic reenactors, Practice English with a group of Truffles: History,Cultivation & Everton & The Wayward Street Festival. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday- food, children’s rides, a parade, and Discovery.” Free. Visit www.centrevillegardenclub.blogspot.com. WFCWC Host “Gentle Yoga.” 7 p.m. at Cale Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. Guest speaker Holly Ritland-Gaul is a CENTREVILLE registered Yoga teacher who has taught Gentle Yoga for four years at the Cub Run Recreation Center. She The Anglican Church of the Ascension will lead attendees in a series of stretching, strengthening, energizing, Traditional COMMUNITIES and relaxation exercises. Attendees Anglican Services should wear comfortable, loose- fitting or stretchy clothing and non- 1928 Book of OF WORSHIP slick shoes and bring a large towel or Common Prayer a yoga mat. Free. Visit 1940 Hymnal www.wfcwc.org or call Mary Jane at To highlight your faith community, 703-378-4250.
Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays call Karen at 703-917-6468 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 23-25 (with Church School and Nursery) Used Book Sale. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday at Chantilly 703-830-3176 • Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow www.ascension-acc.org Road, Chantilly. Find a selection of gently used books (including large collection of Korean and other languages) for children and adults, plus DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Call the library at 703-502-3883 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ events.
SATURDAY/OCT. 24 Blood and Guts Run. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. The Blood and Guts Run is a 5K fun run for children and adults with zombie- themed obstacle. Runners will also have access to an after-party. Early bird tickets are $25. Visit www.bloodandgutsrun.com. “Walk Our Way” Family Fun Day. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Westfield High School, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Enjoy games, technology displays, vendor booths, receive vision and hearing screenings, walk a lap with visual simulators to raise awareness of vision impairments, and more. Free. Visit www.vdbvi.org for more.
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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comLocal Media Connection LLC onlineChantilly at www.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ Senior Living Fall 2015 ❖ 1 Details For more information about local aging villages: Senior Living • Fairfax County: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/ ltccc/villages.htm • Washington Area Villages Exchange (WAVE): wavevillages.org •Herndon Village Network (HVN): www.herndonvillagenetwork.org •Lake Barcroft Village: www.lakebarcroftvillage.org •McLean Community: A Village for All Ages (MCVA): www.mcva.weebly.com It Takes a Village •Braddock District Council Aging in Place Program: [email protected] Local groups help •Mount Vernon at Home Village: www.mountvernonathome.org seniors socialize, SOCIAL CONNECTIONS are one of the manage everyday most vital aspects of village communities. “It’s really important for people not become tasks. isolated if you want to maintain a healthy outlook on life,” said Sheila Moldover, com- By Marilyn Campbell munications chair, Potomac Community Vil- The Connection lage in Potomac, Maryland. “Social connec- tions add flavor to your life.” hen Penelope Roberts, 73, of In fact, village officials name the social Alexandria, Virginia, had component as one of the most important Wknee replacement surgery aspects of their programs. “Our members last month, she knew she want to get out and meet people and enjoy would be out of commission for several themselves,” said Roberts. “That is a criti- weeks. Although Roberts is divorced and cally important role that we play.” doesn’t have any children, she had a net- Activities include trips to local museums, work of support in place to drive her to performances, concerts, and lunch and din- medical and physical therapy appointments, ner engagements. For example, the Lake pick up prescriptions and even return a li- Barcroft Village in Fairfax County, Virginia, brary book. hosted an author talk with Pulitzer Prize- Photo courtesy of At Home In Alexandria Several years ago Roberts joined At Home winning journalist Pat Sloyan, who dis- In Alexandria (AHA), a local not-for-profit Tom Crowley, Christena Nielsen and Jack Clopper enjoy an At Home in cussed his book, “The Politics of Deception: group, built on the “village” model of com- Alexandria picnic. JFK’s Secret Decisions on Vietnam, Civil munity-based aging. Villages are member- Rights and Cuba.” Later this month, the ship-based, nonprofit organizations, run by Arlington (Virginia) Neighborhood Villages both volunteers and paid staff, that offer Opera Buffs group is hosting a happy hour access to services from a network of volun- and discussion of Verdi’s “Othello.” teers like technical support, household maintenance and repairs, social activities THE SERVICES OFFERED vary from vil- and educational opportunities. lage to village and are tailored to meet the Need a new light bulb in your dining room specific needs of the local community. For chandelier? Want to see a play or discuss example, in Mount Vernon, transportation Jane Austen? A village volunteer can help. is a concern. Barbara Sullivan, executive di- “I bought patio furniture and after I rector of Mount Vernon at Home says that struggled for an hour-and-a-half putting to- her volunteer drivers provide an average of gether one chair, a volunteer came out and 100 rides to seniors each month. put together all of my patio furniture in al- “There are virtually no sidewalks and most no time,” said Roberts. “These are there are hills,” said Sullivan. “Transporta- small things, but if you can’t do them for tion is a huge issue for seniors who want to yourself, you want to feel that you can call stay in their homes and remain active.” upon somebody and not feel embarrassed “One day soon we’ll be making requests about it.” for the same help that we provide,” said AHA is one of more than 48 villages Photo courtesy of At Home In Alexandria Steve Nelson of Del Ray, Alexandria, an AHA around the Washington, D.C., area, accord- Ruth Arnold and May Adams join other At Home in Alexandria members volunteer. “We’ve met such incredibly ter- ing to the Washington Area Villages Ex- at a recent luncheon at a local Virginia restaurant. rific and fascinating people that we never change (WAVE). would have met otherwise. That’s a great The movement, adding services concept is on the rise in the county. motivator.” which began in “We can work on a leaky at a slow but “We’re definitely seeing growth,” said Boston in 2002 steady and delib- Patricia Rohrer, Village Liason with the with Beacon Hill faucet or short-term pet care, erate pace. In Fairfax County Health Department. “I’m Village, is on the fact, two new seeing a kind of shift where at one time Chantilly rise as more se- we can take care of short- services were people came together on their own to form niors express de- term plant watering needs.” added in August, a village, now community associations and sires to remain in “Walking Bud- other similar groups are becoming inter- their homes and — Cele Garrett, executive director of AHA dies” and ested in the village concept and dding it on communities as “Friendly Visi- as a component of their existing organiza- long as possible. tors.” tions.” Senior Living Volunteers offer services like home repairs “With the friendly visitors service, a vol- “We can work on a leaky faucet or short- is produced by and maintenance, transportation, social unteer goies over to someone’s house to term pet care, we can take care of short- Connection Newspapers health and wellness programs, social and spend time with them,” Sullivan said. term plant watering needs,” said Cele www.ConnectionNewspapers.com educational activities, and fulfill other day- “There was one instance where a volunteer Garrett, executive director of AHA. “If they Local Media Connection LLC to-day needs, enabling individuals to re- went over to a member’s house to watch a need IT support or if they’re trying to get main connected to their communities football game with him.” their DVR set up … we can help with that.” For more information, throughout the aging process. The Fairfax County Long Term Care Co- Garrett says the Washington-area has the call 703-778-9431 or email Patricia Sullivan, interim operations man- ordinating Council provides guidance to highest concentration of villages in the [email protected] ager for Arlington Neighborhood Villages, those in the county who are interested in country. reports that the organization is growing and setting up villages. Interest in the village
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Senior Calendar Volunteers Adult Day Health Care and Senior Centers – Visit centers to assist with fit- MEDICARE 101 Needed ness activities, arts and crafts, meal Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, 10–11:30 a.m., time, entertainment and much more. Vienna Presbyterian Church – Great Help urgently needed with the follow- Caregiver Respite – Respite volun- Hall, 124 Park Street, NE, Vienna, VA ing interesting positions and tasks. Call teers give family caregivers of older 22180. To register: Call Charles 703-324-5406, TTY 711 adults, who cannot be left alone, a well- Geschiere at 703-938-9050, ext. 151; The Little River Glen Senior Cen- earned break. Volunteers are matched TTY 711. ter in Fairfax needs a Computer Lab with families in or near their own neigh- Assistant. borhoods. Volunteers receive training SENIOR MEDICARE ENROLLMENT The Lewinsville Senior Center in and support. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., McLean needs instructors for the fol- Grocery Shopping – Shop for an older Vienna Presbyterian Church – Room lowing classes: Line Dance, Zumba adult or accompany them to the grocery 205, 124 Park Street, NE, Vienna, VA Gold, Certified Arthritis Exercise, store. Commitment: two hours every 22180; To register: Call Charles Square Dance, Basic Guitar, Art other week. Geschiere at 703-938-9050, ext. 151; and Basic Spanish. Group Volunteer Opportunity – Dur- TTY 711. The Hollin Hall Senior Center in ing the month of May in honor of Older MEDICARE 101 Alexandria needs a volunteer to help Americans Month, Volunteer Solutions with once a week fish aquarium up- Helping Hands program links volunteers Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 10 a.m.-12 keep and instructors for the following to older adults throughout the county to p.m., Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA classes: Basic Guitar, Italian, Pot- help them maintain their homes. Volun- 20191. To register: Call Karen tery and Ballroom Dance; dance teers assist older clients with yard work Brutsché at 703-390-6157, TTY 711. class meets on Thursday afternoons. and home projects including: deep The Herndon Adult Day Health cleaning, decluttering and organization. SENIOR MEDICARE ENROLLMENT Care Center needs a Bingo Caller on This opportunity is ideal for individuals, Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fridays at 2:00 p.m. and an Art groups, college students, faith groups, Vienna Presbyterian Church – Room Therapy Assistant once or twice a youth groups, friends, and families. 205, 124 Park Street, NE, Vienna, VA month. Household Services – Unpack boxes, 22180. To register: Call Charles The Kingstowne Center for Ac- change light bulbs, paint small areas, Geschiere at 703-938-9050, ext. 151; tive Adults in Alexandria needs a straighten cupboards or closets, orga- TTY 711. Country Western Line Dance In- nize paperwork, write letters. MEDICARE 101 structor, Hula Hoop Class Leader, Commitment: varies. African Style Dance Instructor and Insurance Counseling – The Virginia Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, 10:30 a.m.-12 an instructor to teach a class in Mosaic Insurance Counseling and Assistance p.m., Lorton Senior Center - Main Art or Jewelry Making. Program helps older adults understand Room, 7722 Gunston Plaza, Lorton, Fairfax County needs volunteers to and resolve issues with Medicare, VA 22079. To register: Call Kim drive older adults to medical ap- Medigap, Medicare HMO Plans, and Frengel at 703-550-7195, TTY 711. pointments and wellness programs. Long-Term Insurance. Volunteers pri- SENIOR MEDICARE ENROLLMENT Meals on Wheels needs drivers, marily work in the office. Some Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, 12–5 p.m., coordinators, and co-coordinators volunteers also go to homes of individu- Vienna Presbyterian Church – Room for routes throughout the county. Meals als who are unable to come into the 317, 124 Park Street, NE, Vienna, VA are delivered midday on Monday, office. A two-day training is required. 22180. To register: Call Charles Wednesday and Friday. Commitment time varies. Geschiere at 703-938-9050, ext. 151; The Sully Senior Center in Meals on Wheels – Transport TTY 711. Centreville needs a certified per- meals to older adults or adults with dis- sonal trainer, preferably with abilities Monday, Wednesday and MEDICARE 101 experience working with older adults, Friday, midday. Program also needs Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, 1-2:30 p.m., for one hour, twice a week. driver coordinators and group coordina- Braddock District Office, 9002 Burke The Herndon Senior Center tors. Commitment: two hours/month Lake Road needs Social Visitors daily anytime and longer. Volunteer opportunities are Burke, VA 22015. Directions:703-425- from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and a Baked available near where you work or live. 9300, TTY 711. (No registration Goods Table Manager, Monday, Employee groups are welcome to share necessary.) Wednesday and Friday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. a delivery commitment. MEDICARE 101 Korean Meals on Wheels needs Nutritional Supplement Deliv- drivers to deliver meals midday on Mon- ery – Pick up and deliver nutritional Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, 6–7:30 p.m. day, Wednesday and Friday. (Speaking supplements to an older adult’s home. Vienna Presbyterian Church – Great Hall, 124 Park Street, NE, Vienna, VA Korean not required.) Deliveries are made early in the month. 22180. To register: Call Charles The Wakefield Senior Center in Commitment: a six-month commitment Geschiere at 703-938-9050, ext. 151; Annandale needs an Art Instructor is requested. Two to three hours per TTY 711. and a certified Pilates Instructor. Vol- month. unteer instructor positions could lead Regional Volunteer Office Manag- SENIOR MEDICARE ENROLLMENT to part-time employment. ers – Help Volunteer Solutions recruit Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Mount Vernon Adult Day and train volunteers, track status of new Lorton Senior Center - Computer Health Care Center in Alexandria volunteers, collect and enter volunteer Room, 7722 Gunston Plaza, Lorton, needs a Bingo Caller/Assistants on hours. Must be highly skilled with com- VA 22079. To register: Call Kim Thursdays from 2-3 p.m.; Word Activ- puters, data entry, records Frengel at 703-550-7195, TTY 711. ity Assistants, Mondays, Wednesdays management, phone etiquette, commu- SENIOR MEDICARE ENROLLMENT and Fridays from 11 a.m.–12 p.m.; a li- nication (both oral and written). Must censed beautician twice a month; a be able to volunteer in the office, use Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., front desk volunteer on Mondays county database, and maintain confi- Lewinsville Senior Center – Computer from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. & 3:30-5 p.m. and dentiality. Commitment: 10-15 hours Experienced Licensed Opticians Lab, 1609 Great Falls Street, McLean, Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m.; social com- per week. Professional advice with a focus on your VA 22101. To register: Call Michelle panions on Mondays, Wednesdays, Senior Centers – provide assistance Ross at 703-442-9075, TTY 711. individual style and visual needs. and Fridays from 3-5 p.m. (English and to program managers or offer activity MEDICARE 101 Spanish-speaking social companions programming. We have a full-service optical lab on the premises. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, 10-11 a.m., needed). Social Visits – Visit older adults Highest-rated optician in Fairfax County by a local consumer magazine. Unitarian Church, 2709 Hunter Mill Vietnamese Meals on Wheels who need company. Commitment: once • Repairs • Designer frames Road needs drivers in Annandale to deliver a week visits for one hour at a time. A • Same-day service on most single • Sunglasses Oakton, VA 22124. To register: Call the meals midday on Monday, Wednesday one-year commitment is requested. vision lenses • Children frames and Friday. (Speaking Vietnamese not Transportation – Drive older adults to Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna • Fashionable eyeglasses • Digitally engineered at 703-281-0538, TTY 711. required.) and from medical appointments, phar- progressive lenses to Respite Care volunteers give fam- macy, bank, library, grocery shopping SENIOR MEDICARE ENROLLMENT provide superior vision ily caregivers of a frail older adult a etc. • Contact lenses Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, 11 a.m.–1:30 well-deserved break so they can go Volunteer IT On-Call – This pro- • Difficult prescriptions filled p.m. WFCM, Chantilly Library, 4000 shopping, attend a doctor’s appointment gram delivers much needed computer Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA or just have coffee with a friend. Volun- assistance to residents age 60 and older. accurately 20151. To register: Call Carrie Brill teers visit and oversee the safety of the Computer savvy volunteers handle • Eye exams…and much more! at 703-324-5456, TTY 711. older adult for a few hours each month. simple computer fixes and also teach 703-830-6377 SENIOR MEDICARE ENROLLMENT Support and training are provided. Con- clients how to use Skype, send emails, tact Kristin Martin at 703-324-7577, or use social media, etc. The service is gen- EyeStreetOptical.com Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, 11:30 a.m.–2 [email protected]. erally delivered at the client’s home. Expires January 2, 2016 Independently owned and operated. p.m., Mott Community Center, 12111 For these and other volunteer oppor- This wonderful service provides flexible Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. Chantilly Professional Building To register: Call Carrie Brill at 703- tunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 hours. 324-5456, TTY 711. 3910 Centreville Road, Suite 100, Chantilly VA www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ Senior Living Fall 2015 ❖ 3 Senior Living 819 Compete in Local Senior Olympics Pickleball closes Record-Breaking out two-weeks of Registration “For the fourth year in a row, the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics can report a substantial Olympic events increase in registration,” said Northern Virginia Senior Olympics chairman David Jerome of By Emily Rabbitt Burke. The Connection The total registration is 815, up from 772 in 2014 and up from 75 in 1982, when the event first started. ith more than 40 events The opening ceremony of the 2015 Northern ranging from Scrabble to Virginia Senior Olympics, Saturday, Sept. 12, took place at the Thomas Jefferson Community W shotput, the Senior Olym- Center, in Arlington. Taking part in the opening pics was conducted across ceremonies were T.C. Williams High School Northern Virginia at two dozen locations Army JROTC Color Guard, Alexandria; Debbi ranging from Loudoun Country to Arling- Miller, 2013 Ms. Senior America-Virginia, who sang the National Anthem; and torch bearer, Dr. ton and around Fairfax; 819 Northern Vir- Charles Toftoy, Arlington. ginia seniors participated in this year’s Mary Hughes Hynes, Arlington County Board games. chairman, welcomed athletes from the sponsor- ing jurisdictions. Jerome recognized William Volunteers met with parks and recreation Bouie, chairman, and Ken Quincy, vice chair- staff in Arlington County, the City of Alex- man, Fairfax County Park Authority and Jennifer andria, the City of Fairfax, Fairfax County, Collins, acting program manager, Office of Falls Church, Loudoun County, Fauquier Senior Adult Programs, Arlington’s Department of Parks and Recreation plus gold and silver County, and Prince William County nearly sponsors who support and promote NVSO year-round to plan and execute the games. throughout the year. Pickleball singles at the Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center in Arlington was one of about the game. A court sport enthusiast the final events concluding the two-week who splits her time between facilitating Northern Virginia Senior Olympics on Sept. pickleball and basketball for all ages and 25. especially the 50 and up set, White is pas- Volunteer Irene McDonnell explained the sionate about finding ways for mature appeal of pickleball: “Tennis players love to adults to play — from piloting a seated switch to pickleball when they’ve had a few pickleball league for patients at Walter Reed joints replaced.” to lobbying to get underutilized outdoor Judy Aw started that way: “I was a tennis courts lined for pickleball use. She’s always player, but after I had rotator cuff surgery I advocating that senior citizens and wasn’t able to serve overhead. My neigh- pickleball are a great match. bor plays pickleball, so that’s how I started.” Judy Aw of Falls Church takes gold as Photos Contributed “It’s a great way to stay active, have fun, Aw took first prize in the over 60 age group, Charlotte Hicks looks on for 60-plus get some fitness, and make friends,” White and talked with her opponent, Charlotte pickleball singles. said, pointing out that it’s a relatively low Hicks, at length after their match, trading cost sport to get involved with, with paddles information on their favorite places to play. Brooks loves pickleball, walking, and any- costing $15 and up, depending on the seri- Pickleball combines the challenge and thing else that gets her out and moving ousness of one’s level of play. Senior cen- athleticism of tennis in a badminton-sized around. On exercising into her golden years ters and community centers across North- court with wooden paddles similar to table Brooks said, “It’s done wonders for me — it ern Virginia include accessible options for tennis. The ball used is akin to a wiffle ball. keeps my mind clear, gets me doing things people to participate in pickleball and other Depending on the players, it can look like for other people. I don’t take any medica- activities. leisurely volley, or a heated court battle. tion but an aspirin. Exercise is the key to Get in touch with the Northern Virginia Alease Brooks and Betty de la Cruz, both everything. Do it while you can, that’s what Senior Olympics Committee through its of Arlington, faced off for the 80 and up I say.” Alease Brooks (left) and Betty de la website at www.nvso.us to find out how singles competition, but earlier in the week USA Pickleball Association Mid-Atlantic Cruz, both of Arlington, take the gold to participate in or contribute to next they took the gold for doubles together. Ambassador Helen White can’t say enough medals in 80-plus pickleball singles. year’s event.
NVSO Gold Medalists Lawrence Earl, Springfield, and 90-99, held at The Revolution Darts & Billiards Quantico, Eugene Thomas, The Audrey Moore Recreation Center, Bridge, Cribbage, Henry Stawicki, Burke. (Note: 99-year- Grille in Fairfax. Woodbridge, Jose Lechuga, Dumfries; Annandale, was the site of the 2015 Mah Jongg, Scrabble, Wii and old Ray Kaminski, Springfield, won a Gold medalists in free throws were 70+, Virginians, Paul Peck, McLean, handball and racquetball competi- Ten Pin Bowling silver medal.) (women) 50-59, Erin McKenney, Peter Stackhouse, Alexandria, Sam tion in the 2015 Northern Virginia Gold medal winners in duplicate Gold medalists in 10 pin bowling Annandale, 70-79, Mary Lou Kountoupes, McLean, Peter McGuirk, Senior Olympics. Three days of bridge, cribbage, Mah Jongg, scrabble, were (women), 65-69, Audrey D’Alessandris, Falls Church, 80-89, Arlington and Leonard Upson, Washing- pickleball competition was held at the Wii bowling and ten pin bowling, which Huthwaite, Springfield, 70-74, Sandra Sheila Gildea, McLean; (men) 50-59, ton. Thomas Jefferson Community Center in took place during the 2015 Northern Graves, McLean, 75-79, Lourdes Philip.Martinson, Fairfax, 60-69, Robert Winning gold medals in eight ball Arlington. Gold medalists in handball Virginia Senior Olympics, Sept. 12-25: Rosales, Reston, 80-84, Barbara Will- Smith, Gainesville, 70-79, Peter pool were (women) 50-59, Danita singles were, 60-64, David Fleming, Duplicate bridge winners of gold iams, Herndon, 85-89, Winnie Tegge, McGuirk, Arlington, 80-89, George Moses, Alexandria, 60-69, Shelly Wade, Alexandria, 70-74, Karl Lady, Alexan- medals are (North-South Pairs), Lucy Alexandria, 90-94, Eve Sorensen, Alex; Arvan, Fairfax. Field goals gold med- Arlington, 80-89, Elizabeth Roadcap, dria, 75-79, Lewis Moore, Fairfax; McCoy, Annandale, Martha Lackey, (men) 60-64, Allan Dosik, Arlington, 65- alists were (women), 50-59, Erin Ashburn; (men) 50-59, Mike Moon doubles, all ages David Fleming, Al- McLean; (East-West Pairs), Carol 69, Edward Dizon, Springfield, 70-74, McKenney, Annandale, 70-79, Mary Lou Fairfax, 60-69, Carroll Howard, exandria, and Leven Gray, Fairfax. Aitken, Sterling, Fern Wallmer, Potomac Jesse Barron, Woodbridge, 75-79, D’Alessandris, Falls Church, 80-89, Leesburg, 70-79, Clifford Nolan, Racquetball gold medalists were Falls. Winner of a gold medal in crib- Marvin Smyth, Woodbridge, 80-84, Sheila Gildea; (men), 50-59, Peter Bristow, 80-89, Joseph Clement, Spring- (women), 50-54, Bethany Grigsby, bage was Mark Wever, Springfield, and Robert Layne, Springfield and 85-89, Martinson, Fairfax, 60-69, Sam field; nine ball pool, (women) 60-69, Lorton; (men), 60-69, William Bouie, in scrabble, Jennifer Frum, Arlington. Leonard Kalkwarf, Springfield. Slowinsky, Gainesville, 70-79, Allan Shelley Wade, Arlington, 80-89, Edwina Reston, 70-79, Melvin Jones, Wii bowling gold medalists were Basketball, Eight& Nine Ball Pool Kellum, McLean, 80-89, George Arvan, Shelahl, Arlington; (men) 50-59, Kevin Woodbridge. (women) 60-69, Fran Dudick, Arling- Basketball free throws, field goals and Fairfax. Cooper, Fairfax, 60-69, Vic Bukowski, ton, 70-79, Sara Mason, Springfield, 3 on 3 games took place at the Thomas Four men’s basketball teams com- Fairfax, 70-79, James Westray, Arling- 80-89, Helen Mool, Springfield, 90-99, Jefferson Community Center in Arling- peted. Winning gold medals were ton and 80-89, Joseph Griffin, Vivian Mitchell, Springfield; (men) 60- ton as part of the 2015 Northern 50-59, Metro All Stars, Richard Suggs, Springfield. For more results, see 69, Joseph Simpson, Alexandria, 70-79, Virginia Senior Olympics. Eight ball pool Alexandria, Charles Harris, Alexandria, Handball, Racquetball www.connectionnewspapers.com Ed Ladd, Potomac Falls, 80-89, and nine ball pool (new event) were George Hall, Woodbridge, Adrian Lewis, and Pickleball 4 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ Senior Living Fall 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com