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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 21-27, 2010 ❖ Volume XXIV, Number 42 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comFairfax Connection ❖ October 21-27, 2010 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ October 21-27, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] City of Fairfax Gateway Remodeled Work nearly completed on retail center on Fairfax Boulevard/Main Street.

By Victoria Ross an eyesore.

The Connection Drive by now, and the “gateway” is trans- Photo by formed by a $7 million, 10,500 square-foot ver the past five years, the specialty retail center called Fairfax Pointe. Fairfax Boulevard/Main The most dramatic element of the new cen-

Victoria Ross OStreet corridor area has at- ter is the circular front of the building, oc- tracted restaurants and shops cupied by T-Mobile, which opened last that cater to the busy, upscale suburban month. In the next few months, two “up- shopper. scale casual” restaurants — Thai by Thai

Modern “must-have” chains, like and the popular southern chain Zöes /The Connection Starbucks, Washing- Kitchen — are slated ton Sports Club, Bor- to open. Three more ders book store, and “I think as a developer leases are being nego- the Asian-Indian fu- tiated, one for an- sion restaurant Masala you’re sensitive to other small restau- Wok are creating a rant, said Jay more vibrant sense of redevelopment Donegan, the devel- Jay Donegan, the developer behind Fairfax Pointe, talks with City of place. oper behind Fairfax Fairfax inspectors about finishing touches on the redevelopment But one corner of opportunities.” Pointe. project. the city’s busiest inter- — Jay Donegan Designed to evoke section, called the an urban streetscape, win situation,” said Sisson. “The city has up specialty retail centers, mostly in the “gateway” to Fairfax Fairfax Pointe has two benefitted from the quality and design of Northern Virginia area. by city planners, was noticeably stuck in the outdoor seating areas, a partial stone Fairfax Pointe. It presents a visible upgrade “When I bought the property, we had a past. façade, high windows, an articulated at a highly visible location.” vision for the redevelopment of the site,” On the 1-acre triangle of land at the in- roofline and colorful awnings. Donegan, a Vienna-based developer for he said. “The lease on Dunkin’ Donuts was tersection of Route 50 and Route 29, an Fairfax City Manager Robert Sisson said 20 years, bought the property four years ago expiring, and we knew we could do some- “astrology boutique” was located in an old the new shopping venue is a plus for the and started the building process about a thing special.” The relatively small site and service station, next to an 1980s-style city. year ago. He is owner of J. Donegan Co., crossroads location made the project more Dunkin’ Donuts. “The combination of an attractive build- which specializes in the redevelopment of Some community residents considered it ing and new space for businesses is a win- underutilized, infill locations and ground- See Fairfax Pointe, Page 5 Bulova Speaks about Budget, Transportation Issues County Chairwoman Sharon Bulova the county government, froze county em- ployees’ salaries and only gave a 1-percent addresses quarterly meeting of WFCCA. increase to the school system. “Last year, looking at the FY2011 budget, we saw commercial real-estate values also By Bonnie Hobbs video, review the budget information pre- Photo by dropping steeply and we projected a $350 The Connection sented, exchange their views on the discus- million shortfall,” said Bulova. So for the sion questions at the end and then send FY2009 budget, the county employed simi-

airfax County’s budget, transporta- their opinions to the county’s Web site. Bonnie Hobbs lar, cost-cutting measures as it had, the year Ftion projects and future redistricting “It’s like a book club, in some respects,” before. Now, after decreasing funds for were the main topics on Board of Su- said Bulova. “It provides people with an parks, libraries and human services and re- pervisors Chairwoman Sharon Bulova’s (D- opportunity to weigh in, give us input and fusing any extra money to the schools, the At-large) mind Monday night when she ad- tell us how what we’ve done [budgetwise] county anticipates having less of a short- dressed the quarterly meeting of the West has impacted them. This is new and excit- /The Connection fall, this coming year, than in the past two Fairfax County Citizens Association ing, and I think it’s going to be neat, and I years. (WFCCA). haven’t heard of any other county or juris- “It’s not been easy, but I think the Board With the budget on the horizon, Bulova diction doing things this way.” and county have done a pretty responsible stressed the importance of community in- Then when the county executive puts to- job of steering the county through some put in the process. Toward that end, a Do- gether his proposed budget in December tough times,” said Bulova. “But we’ve also it-Yourself Budget Toolkit has been created. and January, the public’s comments will let gotten some tremendously valuable input The device enables residents, community him see what people are thinking. This feed- Sharon Bulova talks to the WFCCA. from the community and from our county groups and organizations to host their own back, said Bulova, would help him create employees, as well.” group discussions about the FY2012 bud- the budget. values were falling, that our revenues would Regarding transportation, she said that, get. They’ll receive information about the She also praised the county’s foresight in drop,” she said. “So we projected a $650 if all goes well with phase two of the Dulles budget as a whole, but may then hone in realizing, a couple years ago, that tough million shortfall, and we knew [we’d be in rail project, there should be rail service to on the issues that matter most to them. To economic times were on the way and then trouble] if we didn’t correct our course.” Dulles airport by 2016. However, she said, access the toolkit, go to implementing specific measures to cushion The county did so by increasing the resi- “We’re working with the [Metropolitan www.fairfaxcounty.gov and click on “bud- the blow as much as possible. dential property-tax rate but, since prop- Washington] Airports Authority to bring get.” “Two years ago, when we planned to do erty values had dropped, most tax bills held down this time estimate.” After gathering a group of four to 12 a budget for FY2010, we knew, because of steady. It slashed spending by nearly $100 people, the members may watch the toolkit how the economy was going and property million via reorganizational changes within See Budget, Page 10 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 21-27, 2010 ❖ 3 News

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Photo by Photo Caps asst coach Bob Woods throws down the ball to start the face- off in the student versus teacher game. Along with the two Washington Capitals defensemen, Slapshot, the Caps’ mascot, makes his grand entrance into the Lanier Middle School gym.

Phyllis Vejar, eighth grade Caps Visit Lanier English teacher and Defensemen, mascot show off their hockey Caps fan, stands be- skills to middle schoolers. tween Karl Alzner and ashington Capitals was originally going to take place during Tyler Sloan. Defensemen Karl Alzner the last professional hockey season, but it Vejar orga- and Tyler Sloan visited had to be postponed due to heavy snow fall. nized the W Lanier Middle School on With the defenseman came a donation of Capitals’ visit Monday, Oct. 18, to field questions and $550 worth of street hockey equipment for to Lanier. teach the fundamentals of hockey. The event the school.

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PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Jan. 15-22...$780 plus tax Fairfax Pointe Set To Open Includes air from BWI, 7-Nights Riu Bambu Resort with All Meals & Beverages. Transfers & Porterage (Transfers to BWI are offered) From Page 3 In 2007, he also purchased Fairfax Shopping Cen- ATLANTA & JEKYLL ISLAND BY MOTORCOACH Feb. 20 – 26....$799 ter with Regency Centers, Inc. The 40-year-old strip Includes Deluxe Motorcoach from Vienna or Rockville, 6-Nights Hotel, Daily challenging from a design standpoint. Donegan center, with 85,482 square feet on 6.26 acres, had Breakfast, 4 Dinners, Sightseeing. Call for detailed itinerary. said he and his team considered several options, in- become worn and tired-looking. But the location, DELUXE SMALL SHIP PANAMA CANAL CRUISE Celebrity’s cluding a multi-story building and structured or un- near Jim McKay Chevrolet and with access to Inter- AZAMARA’S “Journey” Jan. 30 – Feb. 15 ...... $2740 plus tax derground parking, but ultimately went with a single- state 66 and Route 123, was appealing to Donegan. Cruise from San Diego to Miami through the Canal With All Meals & story center and street-level outdoor parking. Entertainment with Balcony Cabin! Call for details on ship & itinerary. “Also, from the beginning, I felt the orientation to “It is a project that everyone wants to see redevel- SHILLELAGHS TRAVEL CLUB both streets was critical,” Donegan said. “We didn’t oped. For now, we’ve inventoried the site as we wait 100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 want to have the building, from an aesthetic point for the market to support the kind of quality devel- 703-242-2204 1-800-556-8646 Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials. of view, back up to one street or the other. All of the opment we want to do,” he said. stores front Fairfax Boulevard, but we went to great Timing in real estate is everything. lengths and considerable expense to make it attrac- “The reality is it’s a risky business. We went through tive so the building does not look like it’s backing up a really tough period, but I think we’ve found our to Main Street.” The visual enhancements include a footing. I feel blessed to be in the Northern Virginia stone retaining wall, iron railing and store-front signage and windows on both sides of the building, a feature that attracts upscale tenants. Donegan said he was drawn to the Fairfax Pointe property for many rea- sons. “I think as a developer you’re sensi-

Photo by Elizabeth Ch tive to redevelopment opportunities, and that site jumped out as dramati- cally underdeveloped, very visible and high profile,” he said. “We also knew it was an important location to the city and the surrounding neighborhoods of Westmore and Fairchester Woods.”

The location and demographics also omas made the property attractive. Accord- ing to Fairfax County statistics, 228,000 residents live in a 5-mile area; Before Fairfax Pointe, the one-acre triangle at Fairfax the median income is $117,000 and Boulevard and Main Street featured an astrology/ the traffic count by the Virginia De- psychic business and a Dunkin’ Donuts. partment of Transportation in 2008 was 40,000 vehicles daily on Main Street and 38,000 market, where the economy has remained relatively daily on Fairfax Boulevard. strong compared to the rest of the country. This is a Donegan said he and his longtime architect, Frank vibrant corridor,” Donegan said. Watkins of Bignell Watkins Hasser Architects, P.C., He noted that he is at the point in his career where have focused on designing high-quality architectural he tries to handpick projects. projects to attract first-class specialty restaurants and “As corny as it sounds, we really want to make a retailers. difference. We know we’re not saving lives with re- “It’s one way to differentiate a project, by using tails center, but if we can enhance the experience of high-quality building materials and adding attrac- people who live and work in the area, and add to tive landscaping areas. We try to raise the bar on the quality of the community, that’s what we try to design, which creates a great sense of place, and at- do,” Donegan said. tracts the busy, two-wage earners who want conve- While he appreciates seeing the finished projects, nience and quality,” he said. he said he feels the most excitement when dirt starts Donegan acknowledged the past two years have moving. been challenging for real estate developers. It’s “I enjoy seeing the projects when they’re coming tougher to secure leases, lenders are more cautious out of ground, seeing the transformation from some- about investing, and some businesses, such as day thing that might have been blighted and turning it spas, don’t always thrive because shoppers have sig- into something that has promise. I love walking the nificantly limited their discretionary spending. sites as projects come out of the ground,” he said. But his decade-long history with redevelopment “I’m proud of Fairfax Pointe, and I think it will en- projects in the the City of Fairfax has helped him hance the area.” continue to cultivate projects. In 2001, he helped For those that are happy that the astrology bou- redevelop the $17 million, 102,000 square feet Main tique is gone, they can thank Donegan’s wife, Lisa. Street Marketplace in old-town Fairfax that includes “OK, to be honest, she really did not like the psy- the area’s first two-story Starbucks. In 2008, he de- chic shop that was operating there, and she was push- veloped the 24,000 square-foot $12 million Fairfax ing me to redevelop it. We would have done it any- Marketplace, on the site where Frank’s Nursery once way, but she helped me move a little faster on that stood. project,” Donegal said with a smile. College Notes

Olivia Chapman of Fairfax received Saint Mary’s College dean’s list for the School of Medicine of Emory University a bachelor of science as a member of the spring 2010 semester. A student must at its commencement ceremony. Class of 2010 from The College of Saint achieve a GPA of at least 3.4 to earn Rose in Albany, NY. academic honors at Saint Mary’s. Alex B. Aferiat of Fairfax has re- cently been named to the dean’s list at Emily Cook, daughter of Mary and Malcolm Squires III of Fairfax re- Boston University for the spring 2010 Larry, of Fairfax, has been named to the ceived a doctor of medicine from the semester. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 21-27, 2010 ❖ 5 6 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ October 21-27, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 21-27, 2010 ❖ 7 COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP BARBER SHOP $200 OFF All Haircuts! Offer expires 11/15/10 703-968-3369 Old Centreville Crossing Barber Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ Same Shopping Center as IHOP Restaurant/ Messiah United Methodist Church Fully Insured Class A Contractor Glory Days, Next door to Papa John’s Pizza www.messiahumc.org Located in Old Centreville Crossing Shopping Ctr. Check out our: 13826-G Braddock Road, Centreville, VA 20121 • dynamic youth group • both men’s and women’s ministry • wonderful choir, bell choirs and a full orchestra

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Seniors Joel Simon, 17; Eva Scholl, 18; and Amanda Whitehurst, 17, try to raise money by selling ice cold water on a cold day for the school newspaper Cavalcade during the Friday, Oct. 15 Cavalier Pig Out. Come to the Pig Out Before Woodson Homecoming game, students raise funds, have fun at Pig Out.

Senior Alaina Lester, 17, and junior Laura Wood, 16, are here hawking jewelry for their cause — Woodson for Pakistan. The effort was part of the pre-game Pig Out celebrating Woodson’s homecoming.

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School Boundary Meetings Set Fairfax County Public Schools will conduct six meetings, Monday, Oct. 25, and Tuesday, Oct. 26, as part of the Southwestern Bound- ary Study. The meetings are open to families from the following schools Bonnie Brae, Brookfield, Bull Run, Centre Ridge, Centreville, Clifton, Cub Run, Deer Park, Eagle View, Fairfax Villa, Fairview, Greenbriar East, Greenbriar West, Laurel Ridge, London Towne, Oak View, Poplar Tree, Powell, Providence, Sangster, Union Mill, Virginia Run and Wil- low Springs. The meetings are from 7-9 p.m. in the cafeterias of the following schools: ❖ Oct. 25: Greenbriar West El- ementary, 13300 Poplar Tree Road, Chantilly; Union Mill El- ementary, 13611 Springstone Drive, Clifton; and Virginia Run Elementary, 15450 Martins Hun- dred Drive, Centreville. ❖ Oct. 26: Colin Powell El- ementary, 13340 Leland Road, Centreville; Fairview Elementary, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station; and Willow Springs Elementary, 5400 Willow Springs School Road.

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To have community events listed in University Drive, Fairfax. Mozart’s the Fairfax Calendar, send information Sinfonia Concertante, Bartok’s to [email protected] Concerto for Orchestra and or call 703-778-9416 with questions. Sibelius Pohjola’s Daughter. A 7 Deadline for calendar listings is two p.m. pre-concert discussion is free weeks prior to event. to ticketed patrons. $25-$55. 888- 945-2468 or Tickets.com. Subscriptions to orchestra’s 2010- THURSDAY/OCT. 21 2011 season are available at 703- Visual Voices Series: Timelines. 563-1990 or 7:30 p.m. at George Mason www.fairfaxsymphony.org. University Harris Theater, 4400 Fairfax NOVA Out of the University Drive, Fairfax. With Darkness Community Walk. speaker John Carson. Sponsored Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. at by the School of Art. Free. 703- George Mason University, 4400 993-8898. University Drive, Fairfax. The Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3. 7 Walk benefits the American p.m. at George Mason University Foundation for Suicide Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Prevention. Register at Fairfax. Tickets $15-$70, available www.outofthedarkness.org. through www.ticketmaster.com or Contact [email protected]. via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. Air & Scare. 2-8 p.m. at Stephen F. 703-993-3000 or Udvar Hazy Air & Space Museum, www.patriotcenter.com. 14390 Air and Space Museum Catie Curtis and Darden Smith Parkway, Chantilly. Over 30 CD Release. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ activity stations with trick or Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. treating, games, Stars Wars jamminjava.com. characters, face painting, Lighters and Matches Are Tools cartoons, creepy crafts, for Grownups Only. 10:30 telescopes, door prizes and more. p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Costumes encouraged. 35-minute Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. puppet shows by Beale Street Puppets at 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and File Photo Puppet show presented by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue 6:30 p.m. www.nasm.si.edu/ Department focusing on the airandscare. importance of fire safety. Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.- Participants will receive a helmet, 12 p.m. at 5671 Roberts Parkway, activity book and parent brochure. Burke. Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3. Runners gather at the starting line at last year’s Goblin Gallop 5K in Fairfax Corner. Age 3-7 with adult. 703-293-6227. Afternoon Reading Group. 1 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional p.m. at George Mason University Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot “The Mysteries of Pittsburgh” by Circle, Fairfax. Tickets $15-$70, Goblins To Gallop Again Oct. 31 Michael Chabon. Adults. 703-293- available through 6227. www.ticketmaster.com or via Teen Volunteer Fair. 6:30 p.m. Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. leau of three ghosts, plus a line of children walking Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke 703-993-3000 or Annual race benefits to a house to trick-or-treat. After the race, The Spark- Lake Road, Burke. Community www.patriotcenter.com. Archaeology Day Open House. plugs band will perform classic rock on the Fairfax organizations and opportunities. families of children Cosponsored by Volunteer Fairfax. 12–4 p.m. at the Civil War Corner stage, there’ll be a costume contest and re- Age 12-18. 703-978-5600. Interpretive Center at Historic freshments will be available. Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee with cancer. Highway, Fairfax. Celebrate The course is USATF-certified, and prizes valued FRIDAY/OCT. 22 Virginia Archaeology Month by at $150, $100 and $50 are awarded to the top three, Merchants of Bollywood. 8 p.m. participating in activities and By Bonnie Hobbs overall, male and female finishers. Prizes are also at George Mason Center for the tours. Learn what archaeologists do and what is learned from their The Connection given to the top three male and female finishers in Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. A musical loosely based discoveries. Free. 703-591-0560. various age categories, including a masters group for on the story of the Merchant Billy Kelly & The Blah Blah he air is crisp, the leaves are changing those over 40. All children participating receive family, renowned choreographers Blahs at 10:30 a.m., Melodime and Luke Mitchem at 7 p.m., color and it’s time again for the Goblin runner’s medals on ribbons to wear around their from the golden age of Indian cinema. $24-$48, youth through Melodime and The Resistance EP Gallop. The 17th annual event is Sunday, necks. grade 12 half-price when Release at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, T 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Oct. 31, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping accompanied by adult. A pre- jamminjava.com. Center. IN ADDITION, more than $3,500 in door prizes performance discussion, free to ticket holders, begins at 7:15 p.m. 30th Annual Ghost Train. 10 “It’s become a family fun day with a moonbounce, are given away. Most are donated by local merchants on the Center’s Grand Tier III. a.m.-6 p.m. at Burke Lake Park, hot dogs, popcorn and a band,” said organizer George and include Redskins and Wizards tickets, restau- Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Moon bounce, cotton candy, Quadrino. “So it’s a festive occasion, as well as a great rant meals and gift certificates at running stores. or visit cfa.gmu.edu. Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3. carousel and more. The train 5K run, and lots of kids and adults run in costume.” Glory Days Grill is the largest prize-contributor, do- 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at travels along the tracks decorated The 1K fun run starts at 8:30 nating $1,000 worth of goodies. George Mason University Patriot with scenes of popular children’s stories. Train tickets $4.50, under a.m., and the 5K race, at 9 a.m. No dogs or headphones are al- Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets $15-$70, available age 2 free. Co-hosted by Northern This year, at 9:10 a.m., the event lowed in the 5K events, but walk- through www.ticketmaster.com or Virginia Community College and will include a 5K walk. “Walks are “It’s become a ers are welcome in the 1K. A com- via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. Burke Lake Park, donations moon bounce and cotton candy will go really growing in popularity, so we puter chip in the runners’ num- 703-993-3000 or family fun day with www.patriotcenter.com. to support the Wounded Warrior added this one,” said Quadrino. bers will register their starting Mindy Smith and Sephira at 7:30 Project. 703-323-3230. “Many people wanted to walk a and finishing times. For more in- p.m., Ingram Hill at 10 p.m. The Fifth Annual Washington, a moonbounce, hot D.C. International Horror 5K, but didn’t want to be caught formation, see Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. Film Festival. Cinema Arts up in the runners.” dogs, popcorn and www.goblingallop.org. The Fifth Annual Washington, Theatre, Fair City Mall, Pickett Part of the Goblin Gallop’s ap- Although the route is challeng- D.C. International Horror Road in Fairfax, from Oct. 22-25. “El Monstro Del Mar” and “The peal is the opportunity to see the a band.” ing, runners like it because it’s Film Festival. Cinema Arts Theatre, Fair City Mall, Pickett Uh-Oh Show”, restricted to wide array of colorful and creative — George Quadrino fairly flat, with few hills and all Road in Fairfax, from Oct. 22-25. patrons 17 years and older. Full costumes worn by both partici- right turns. Capital Running Co. Discounted admission at the door schedule with film synopsis, ticket information and show times at pants and spectators. But the event will handle scoring and results, for patrons dressed as zombies. “Colin” and “Broken Springs: www.thespookymovie.com. also has a serious purpose. Quadrino began the John and the awards ceremony will be on the stage in front Shine of the Undead Zombie FACETS’ “A Taste of Fall:” Take Quadrino Foundation to Benefit Children with Can- of Coastal Flats. Results will be posted that after- Bastards”. Full schedule with film a Bite Out of Homelessness. 7 p.m. at 8333 Little River cer after his son John died of the disease in 1985 at noon at www.runwashington.com. synopsis, ticket information and show times at Turnpike, Annandale. With local age 7. So all race proceeds go to the foundation. Because of its headline sponsor, the race’s official www.thespookymovie.com. elected officials and music by the Rain or shine, the race begins and ends in front of name is the Valvoline Instant Oil Change Goblin Gal- Alpha Dog Blues Band. Sample food and drink from Fairfax-area Coastal Flats restaurant. Entry fees are $25 for the lop. Dixon Hemphill of Fairfax Station has been race SATURDAY/OCT. 23 restaurants, wineries and 5K, $20 for either the 1K fun run or 5K walk. Regis- director since the event began and says it’s one of Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 breweries. Proceeds help FACETS ter at www.Active.com. the biggest races in the Washington Metropolitan p.m. George Mason University See Calendar, Page 14 All competitors will receive a commemorative, Center for the Arts, 4400 black T-shirt decorated with a glow-in-the-dark tab- See Costume, Page 13 12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ October 21-27, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

th Presents Our 16 Annual DAILY 9AM–9PM SPOOKY HAY RIDES • MONEY Costume Optional Event MOUNTAIN MINERS MOUNTAIN SLIDE FALL FESTIVAL WIZARD OF OZ SLIDE W/ADDITIONAL From Page 12 “This year, we expect to make about 300 SLIDE • MINI CAROUSEL grants totaling $85,000,” said George & Pumpkin Playground WESTERN TOWN • GRAVE YARD area. Quadrino. “We help restore lights and AIRPLANE • MERRY-GO-ROUNDS About 1,600 people participated in last phone service and pay for tutoring so chil- INDIAN TEE-PEE • TUMBLING TUBES year’s Goblin Gallop, raising $33,000 for the dren can keep up with their classes. We fund October 1 PHONE TUBES • GHOST TUNNEL nonprofit foundation, child care for a sibling so thru October 31 SLIDE PUMPKIN FORT • FARM and Quadrino hopes to parents can visit a sick ANIMALS • MECHANICAL RIDES increase that total to child in the hospital and, “So it’s a festive Fall is a great time to plant. Visit PIRATE SHIP AND PIRATES CAMP $35,000-$40,000, this this year, we bought our Nursery for trees, shrubs and time. “The way the num- occasion, as well as school clothes for three GHOST TRAIN • SPOOKY CASTLE bers look, we should top children.” all your garden needs! FIRETRUCK• MONSTER TRUCK SLIDE 2,000 participants,” he a great 5K run, and The foundation also For More Information Call: said. “So things are look- purchased four genera- SPECIAL EVENTS SAT - SUN 10–5 ing good.” lots of kids and tors. “During the snow- (703) 323-1188 Families receiving do- storms and heavy rains, www.pumpkinplayground.com INFLATABLE FUN CENTERS nations from the founda- adults run in some homes that lost FACE PAINTING tion are referred by pe- costume.” power had children in Additional Fees for these Events: diatric social workers at them on life-sustaining CRAWL MAZE $1 — George Quadrino Inova Fairfax and systems that rely on elec- BALLOON ANIMALS $2 Children’s hospitals. All tricity,” said Quadrino. 9401 Burke Road WOBBLE WAGON $2 race proceeds go directly “So our help makes a dif- to the children’s families. ference in children’s quality of life, and we Burke, VA 22015 MOON BOUNCE $2 Because medical bills can be overwhelm- enjoy doing it.” PONY RIDES $5 ing, parents of seriously ill children often To donate to the organization, send GIGANTIC need help with rent, utility bills or car-re- checks payable to The John Quadrino Foun- Featuring SELECTION OF MARY APONTE pair costs. Often, one parent must quit a dation to P.O. Box 4614, Falls Church, VA PUMPKINS • CORN STALKS job to stay home and take care of the child. 22044. Contributions are tax-deductible Cherokee CIDER • JAMS & JELLIES And a family with no prior financial prob- and may also be made via the Combined Story Teller APPLES • HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS lems suddenly finds itself in dire straits. Federal Campaign by designating CFC No. Weekdays CABBAGE & KALE • WINTER PANSIES That’s where the John Quadrino Founda- 8931, or via the United Way by selecting CHRYSANTHEMUMS tion comes in. No. 59426. DAILY 9 - 9 • ADMISSION $9.00 M-F; $12.00 SAT/SUN • WEEKDAY GROUP TOURS • SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE

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FRIDAY/OCT. 29 From Page 12 under age 2 free. Co-hosted by 560-8776. City of Fairfax Regional Library, Northern Virginia Community 10360 North St., Fairfax. Ninth Annual Jazz for Justice Concert. 8 p.m. in the George offer basic needs and financial College and Burke Lake Park, Conversation group for adults Mason University Center for the Arts assistance, counseling and outreach, donations moon bounce and cotton MONDAY/OCT. 25 learning English. 703-293-6227. Concert Hall, 4500 University Drive, educational enrichment programs candy will go to support the Kyle Patrick (from The Click Five) Genealogy Databases. 7 p.m. City of Fairfax. Proceeds benefit the and housing. $35, including tastings Wounded Warrior Project. 703-323- and Alexis Babini. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 charitable endeavors of the Fairfax of all food, wine, beer and sodas. 3230. Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. North St., Fairfax. Use the library’s Law Foundation and the music Register at www.FacetsCares.org or Merchants of Bollywood. 7 p.m. at jamminjava.com. genealogy databases and other free scholarship fund at George Mason 703-352-3268. George Mason Center for the Arts, P is for Pumpkin. 10:30 a.m. Burke Internet databases. Adults. 703-293- Old Dominion Chrysanthemum 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. A Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak 6227. University. [email protected]. The Summer Set, Stereo Skyline, Society Annual Show. 2-5 p.m. at musical loosely based on the story of Road, Burke. Stories and songs about Kings Park Friends Meeting. 7 p.m. Mod Sun, Austin Gibbs and Merrifield Gardens Fair Oaks, 12101 the Merchant family, renowned pumpkins. Age 3-5 with adult. 703- Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake School Boy Humor. 5:30 p.m. Lee Highway, Fairfax. Cultivars, choreographers from the golden age 249-1520. Road, Burke. Join the Friends group Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., hanging baskets, container grown of Indian cinema. $24-$48, youth Paint Your Own Pottery. 2:30 p.m. for their monthly meeting. Adults. Vienna. jamminjava.com. varieties and sprays, bonsai and through grade 12 half-price when Pohick Regional Library, 6450 703-978-5600. Fukusuke exhibits and more. Door accompanied by adult. A pre- Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Decorate Finding Your Fit on the Roller prizes. Free admission. 703-560- performance discussion, free to ticket fall-themed pottery. Presented by Coaster of College Admissions. SATURDAY/OCT. 30 8776. holders, begins at 7:15 p.m. on the Clay Cafe Studios. Glazed and fired 7:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Center’s Grand Tier III. Charge by pieces returned to the library two Burke Lake Road, Burke. Julia Ross, 30th Annual Ghost Train. 10 a.m.-6 phone at 888-945-2468 or visit weeks later. Age 6-12. 703-644-7333. college admissions and educational p.m. at Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox SUNDAY/OCT. 24 cfa.gmu.edu. The Fifth Annual Washington, D.C. consultant. Age 13 and up. 703-978- Road, Fairfax Station. Moon bounce, Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3. 12:30 The Fifth Annual Washington, D.C. International Horror Film 5600. cotton candy, carousel and more. The p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at George Mason International Horror Film Festival. Cinema Arts Theatre, Fair train travels along the tracks University Patriot Center, 4500 Festival. Cinema Arts Theatre, Fair City Mall, Pickett Road in Fairfax, decorated with scenes of popular Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets $15- City Mall, Pickett Road in Fairfax, from Oct. 22-25. The American WEDNESDAY/OCT. 27 children’s stories. Train tickets $4.50, $70, available through from Oct. 22-25. Dick Dyszel as premiere of the Chinese ghost story Fairfax High School Music under age 2 free. Co-hosted by www.ticketmaster.com or via “Count Gore De Vol” will attend. ‘The Matrimony’. Full schedule with Department Fall Masquerade Northern Virginia Community Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. 703- Some showings suitable for age 10 film synopsis, ticket information and Pops Concert. 7 p.m. at Fairfax College and Burke Lake Park, 993-3000 or www.patriotcenter.com. and up. Full schedule with film show times at High School, 3501 Rebel Run, donations moon bounce and cotton Sub-Radio Standard, Provence and synopsis, ticket information and show www.thespookymovie.com. Fairfax. Orchestra, band and all candy will go to support the Pulse at 1 p.m., Tony Joe White at times at www.thespookymovie.com. choirs, plus a few surprise goblins. Wounded Warrior Project. 703-323- 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Capital Wind Symphony Concert. 3 Free. www.fhschorus.net. 3230. Spanish Singer Buika. Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. p.m. at Lanier Middle School, 3801 TUESDAY/OCT. 26 Wakefield Farmers Market. 2-6 8 p.m. at Ellis Island Immigration Station Jermantown Road, Fairfax. George Eli “Paperboy” Reed & The True p.m. at 8100 Braddock Road, George Mason University Center for Lecture. 2 p.m. at the Fairfax City Etheridge, Director, and Bill Hudson, Loves. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Annandale. the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Regional Library, 10360 North St., clarinet. Weber’s Clarinet Concertino Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Scary - Not Very! 7 p.m. Pohick Fairfax. $21-$42. Charge tickets at Fairfax. Friends of the Virginia Room Op. 23, Copland’s ‘Down a Country jamminjava.com. Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. Burke Farmers Market. Library’s annual meeting, with Barry Lane’ and ‘Variations on a Shaker Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 Road, Burke. Seasonal stories, 8 a.m.-12 Moreno, Ellis Island Museum Melody’, Resipgi’s ‘Vetrate de Chiesa’ p.m. at Van Dyck Park, 3720 Old Lee rhymes and activities. Costumes p.m. at 5671 Roberts Parkway, Historian. Refreshments will be and more. www.capitalwinds.org. Highway, Fairfax. encouraged. Age 3-6 with adult. 703- Burke. Northern Virginia Country served. Free. 703-293-6227. Old Dominion Chrysanthemum Book Beat Contest. 7:30 p.m. Burke 644-7333. Western Dance Association 30th Annual Ghost Train. 10 a.m.-6 Society Annual Show. 10 a.m.-3 Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak at p.m. at Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox p.m. at Merrifield Gardens Fair Oaks, Road, Burke. Create a music video, Accotink Unitarian Universalist Road, Fairfax Station. Moon bounce, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. poetry slam, or publicity poster based THURSDAY/OCT. 28 Church, 10125 Lakehaven Court, cotton candy, carousel and more. The Cultivars, hanging baskets, container on a favorite story or poem during Parachute and Hot Chelle Rae. Burke. Line dance 7:30 p.m., couples train travels along the tracks grown varieties and sprays, bonsai Teen Read Week, Oct 17-23. 703- 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple specialty dance 8 p.m., open dancing decorated with scenes of popular and Fukusuke exhibits and more. 249-1520. Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. 8:30-11 p.m. $5-$12. 703-860-4941. children’s stories. Train tickets $4.50, Door prizes. Free admission. 703- English Conversation Group. 7 p.m.

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14 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ October 21-27, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community NRA Museum Receives World-Class Gun Collection Curator says addition establishes National Firearms Museum as finest of its kind in the nation

By Julia O’Donoghue cal significance and artis- The Connection tic value, said the

museum’s senior curator Photos by f firearms collector Robert Petersen Phil Schreier. had donated just one of his rare guns It includes 10 large and to the National Firearms Museum in two miniature Gatling I Craig Sterbutzel Fairfax, it would probably have been guns, the precursor to the a big enough event to warrant its own ex- modern machine gun. hibition and publicity campaign. So the fact Gatlings were mostly made that the California hunter and shooting in the late 1800s, accord- sportsmen handed more than 400 firearms ing to the museum staff. for display was a major coup for the local “Nowhere else in the museum affiliated with the National Rifle world has this many in the /The Connection Association, said its director Jim Supica. same place. ... They only Museum staff has spent the last 18 months setting up a new gallery in the facility’s existing space on Waples Mill Road in Fairfax for Petersen’s guns. Staff Jim and Barbra Hudgers of Byron, Okla. look over the Colt said the new exhibit, which New Frontier pistol custom-made for President John F. opened Oct. 8, ensures that Kennedy. the National Firearms Mu- seum is now considered the would typically have been used Petersen also commissioned these type of best gun museum in the to hunt “big game” in Africa. firearms for himself to use. For example, United States. These guns would often in- he had a gun made for each of his dogs, “Firearms enthusiasts will clude fine engravings, includ- with a special engraving and picture of his make a special trip just to ing small drawings of el- pet drawn onto the firearms by an artist. see this. ... This is the finest The guns of several private gun collection in the other famous people country,” said Supica. “The size of the collection is have also made their “The size of the collection way into the collec- is not nearly as exceptional not nearly as exceptional as tion. Petersen bought as the quality of the collec- guns that Buffalo Bill This Colt New Frontier pistol 45cal was made for Presi- the quality of the collection.” gave to the famous tion. There are guns in here dent John F. Kennedy with the serial number PT109. that are well into the six fig- -— Jim Supica, National Firearms Museum sharpshooter Annie ures. You are talking Fabergé eggs here,” come on the market every three years or Oakley as a gift. There said Supica. so,” said Schreier. ephants, is also a special gun in- Petersen’s collection can be appreciated Petersen also donated dozens of excep- rhinoceros and other animals the gun which tended for President John F. Kennedy with for a variety of reasons, including histori- tional, high-end double barrel rifles that people hoped to hunt with the gun. The very the presidential seal engraved into the side rich, particularly British of it, though Kennedy died before the fire- and Indian royalty often arm could be given to him, said Supica. commissioned these fire- One special “Vampire gun” kit contains arms as gifts. silver bullets with heads carved to look like “No two are alike. They Dracula and a special flask of holy water. are custom-made to fit the Born in 1926, Petersen had originally in- individual and they can tended to build his own firearm museum take years to make,” said near his home in Los Angeles but started to Schreier. think more seriously about handing the col- Those in Petersen’s col- lection over to that National Rifle Associa- lection include a gun that tion as he got older. After his death, his was given to the Shah of widow carried through with donating the Persia by King Edward in items to the museum. the early 20 century and a The firearms enthusiast amassed a for- firearm commissioned to tune publishing niche magazines — includ- celebrate the wedding of ing “Hot Rod” and “Guns and Ammo” — Prince Charles to Princess and was also known as a accomplished big Diana, according to game hunter. According to National Rifle Schreier. Association spokesman Joel Hannahs, Petersen is credited with being the first per- With the addition of son to take down a polar bear with a .44 the REP collection the Magnum handgun. NRA now boosts Hannahs said Petersen was commissioner about having the of shooting sports during the Los Angeles largest Gatling gun Olympics in 1984. In addition to firearms, collection in the he collected cars and established a car mu- world. seum in California earlier in his life. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 21-27, 2010 ❖ 15 Home Sales September 2010 OPEN HOUSES $1,497,500 ~ $90,000

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Newspaper of Endorsement in Congressional Race Fairfax serving areas of Burke An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to See the League of Women Voters Guide in this edition trict and the nation position him to accomplish homes and businesses. much in Congress as well. 1606 King Street of the Fairfax Connection. Connolly has bucked his party from the right, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 the opposite of Jim Moran, lobbying aggres- Editor’s note: Connection endorsements are based visors first as the Providence District supervi- sively against allowing the tax cuts for the NEWS DEPARTMENT: on which candidates will best serve their local districts sor and then as chairman. He led the county wealthiest Americans expire, saying it’s not the To discuss ideas and concerns, in Congress. While we disagree with each of these can- with vision, enthusiasm and direction in boom- time to raise anyone’s taxes, representing the Call: 703-778-9410 didates on significant issues, these are the candidates who e-mail: are best equipped to effectively deliver what is needed in ing times, seizing the opportunity to make interests of one of the wealthiest congressional [email protected] each one’s local congressional district. major progress in the environment, transpor- districts in the country. Michael O’Connell tation, affordable housing and other intractable If Keith Fimian were to be elected to Con- Editor / 703-778-9416 Connolly in the 11th problems. Connolly’s intellect and drive sup- gress, Northern Virginia would be worse off. If Bonnie Hobbs Much has changed since Gerry Connolly beat ported the quality of life in Fairfax County. Fimian understands the role of government or Community Reporter Keith Fimian two years ago in the race to re- Along with his local government credentials, the complexities of either the local or national 703-778-9438 place retiring Tom Davis. Now we have a Connolly brings more than a economy, he has not demonstrated that knowl- [email protected] rematch between the two, but now, even more decade of experience on Capi- edge over the course of two campaigns. A suc- Julia O’Donoghue than two years ago, it’s clear Connolly is the Editorial tol Hill in foreign affairs. cessful businessman, if he is serious about en- Education & Politics 703-778-9436 right man for the job. Serving in Congress requires tering public service, he should consider the [email protected] Connolly brought his experience from serv- a different style from Connolly, but the de- path of Pat Herrity, John Cook or Jim ing on the staff of the Senate Foreign Relations LeMunyon, and start locally. Jon Roetman tailed, hands-on experience from his years in Sports Editor Committee with him to local government when local government combined with his intellect — Mary Kimm 703-224-3015 he joined the Fairfax County Board of Super- and grasp of the complex issues facing his dis- [email protected] [email protected]

ADVERTISING: can rely on private charity from cision to close Clifton Elementary To place an advertisement, call the ad Voting for people like the letter writer who Choice on Nov. 2 School (CES) was based on three department between 9 a.m. and Freedom wants to make sure everyone has To the Editor: stated premises — each of which 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. access to healthcare. The letter from printed in the has proved to be wrong, now that Display ads 703-778-9410 To the Editor: I will be voting for the freedom Sept 16-22 Connection is pretty we know more facts. Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 The letter to the editor, “Don’t to take care of my own body this darn scary. The writer talked about First, they said that the well Jump Ship,” [Connection, Oct. 14- November and in Novembers to “being appalled” by congressional water supply at CES is not ad- Mike Sontag Display Advertising, 703-778-9417 20, 2010] notes that “Our come. Therefore, I will be voting candidate Keith Fimian’s (R) “radi- equate for the school and its fire healthcare costs are spiraling up- against anyone in Congress who cal ideology” and his “extreme suppression system. In fact, just Andrea Smith wards, and we cannot continue voted for the new healthcare law, views on women’s rights.” Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 before the July 8 vote, FCPS COO [email protected] with the escalating healthcare ex- including U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly He even threw in there that Dean Tistadt confessed via e-mail penditures we have come to (D-11). Fimian is tied to the Tea Party. Gee, that the CES water supply ap- Barbara Parkinson know.” I agree with this statement Employment Advertising run for the hills. He equates the peared to exceed all pertinent 703-778-9413 and would like to point out that it Susan Lider Hutson Tea Party wanting to run your pri- standards. And subsequent results [email protected] is government involvement in Clifton vate family matters. The Tea from testing have now fully con- healthcare that has caused this Party’s agenda is threefold: fiscal firmed that. Editor & Publisher problem, so more of it will only responsibility, Constitutional lim- Second, they said that the costs Mary Kimm exacerbate the situation. 703-778-9433 ited government and free markets. to renovate CES were excessive on [email protected] More importantly, the letter Voting ‘No’ Those concepts are founding prin- a per student basis. It is now clear seems to assume that healthcare To the Editor: ciples. that the FCPS staff projected reno- Editor in Chief is a right rather than a product or Steven Mauren The race for Congress in the The really “frightening” thing is vation costs for CES too high due Managing Editors service that people purchase just 11th District is heating up and, not that the Democratic Congress is to errors relating to space required Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic as they do food and clothing, etc. Photography: surprisingly, U.S. threatening our economic engine to meet FCPS standards, errors Louise Krafft, You cannot have a right to prod- Rep. Gerry Connolly with its outlandish spending and related to inflation, errors related Craig Sterbutzel ucts or services created by the ef- (D-11) is working obscene deficits. That’s what Big Art/Design: Letters to project management techniques Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, fort of others. According to the overtime to reinvent Government and U.S. Rep. Gerry and errors in estimating the stu- John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, framers of our Constitution, indi- himself as a fiscal Connolly (D-11) are all about. dent population of CES. John Smith viduals have rights to freedom of Production Manager: conservative, pragmatic moderate I hope the voters of District 11 Third, they predicted that the Jean Card action to produce what they need, and whatever else his pollster tells aren’t swayed by false arguments CES enrollment would be 348 this not the right to take economic him he needs to do to survive. He about crazy views on oral contra- year, on the way to 298. Wrong CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 goods from others. A person can is so desperate that now not only ceptives. We are lucky to have a again. The CES 2010 student en- Circulation Manager: choose to see a doctor and pay for is he lying about his own record, choice Nov. 2 of where we want rollment is now 365 students, al- Ann Oliver the services. However, no one has he is telling vicious lies about Keith the federal government to be ready 5 percent higher than the the right to force a doctor to treat Fimian (R). Fimian doesn’t want headed: Connelly’s record of vot- biased predictions that do not CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, him without charge or to force oth- L.L.C. to take away access to contracep- ing with Speaker of the House properly include factors such as Peter Labovitz ers to pay for that treatment. It is tion. This is a flat-out lie. Connolly Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) or Fimian’s job growth at Fort Belvoir, or the President/CEO wrong to require the coercion and just thinks women can be manipu- record of a successful businessman anecdotal information that several sacrifice of others. Mary Kimm lated into voting for him by por- who is running on limiting the families have pulled their children Publisher/Chief Operating Officer The solution to the healthcare traying Fimian as anti-woman. overreach of Congress. from CES already due to the July 703-778-9433 [email protected] crisis is to gradually remove the Women are not that stupid. I hope 8 Board action. government from healthcare alto- all women will show Connolly Diane Sinclair I ask the School Board to be hon- Jerry Vernon gether — payments, regulations, they’re more sophisticated than he Clifton Executive Vice President est with the students, the residents [email protected] subsidizing employer-based insur- gives them credit for and reject his and the taxpayers. I ask the School ance through tax advantages, etc. fear tactics by voting “no” on Wesley DeBrosse Board to reverse their July 8 deci- Controller Only then will costs drop, and Connolly on Nov. 2. Reverse Decision sion on the closing of CES. Americans will be free to take care To the Editor: Debbie Funk of their own medical needs as they National Sales Alice Butler-Short On July 8, the Fairfax County Peter M. Gugino 703-778-9444 see fit. Those few who cannot af- Lorton Public School (FCPS) Board’s de- Fairfax [email protected] ford the healthcare they require www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 21-27, 2010 ❖ 17 Fairfax Connection Editor Michael O’Connell Sports 703-778-9416 or [email protected]

Week in Sports Robinson Football Beats Westfield, 14-0 The Robinson football team improved to 5-2 on the sea- son, bouncing back from a loss against Chantilly to beat Westfield 14-0 on Oct. 15. The shutout was the Rams’ third of the season. Robinson’s Concorde District record improved to 2-1. The Rams will host Madison on Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Robinson Volleyball Improves Its Record to 8-7 The Robinson volleyball team defeated Herndon 3-0 on Oct. 14, improving the Rams record to 8-7, 2-0 in the Concorde District. Robinson won its district opener against Chantilly, 3-1, on Oct. 12. The Rams will host Oakton on Oct. 21, at 7:15 p.m.

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The BRYC 12-under girls’ Elite soccer team won first place at the WAGS Tournament Woodson Football Loses Late over Columbus Day weekend. The are, back row, from left, Coach Jim Abt, Emma Lee, to T.C. Williams, 41-21 Caroline Kulczycky, Elise Lawson, Tara Khayam, Claire Burke, Rachel Moody,and Shannon Lee; and, front row, Alexa Anderson, Alyssa Serveiss, Ashley Andersen, The Woodson football team was tied at 21 with T.C. Wil- Felicia Cedeno, Katie Abt and Lilly Weber. liams entering the fourth quarter on Oct. 15, but was outscored 20-0 in the final period en route to a 41-21 loss to the Titans. The defeat dropped the Cavaliers’ record to 2-5, 1-3 in BRYC Elite Wins WAGS Tournament the Patriot District. Trailing 21-7, Woodson tied the game with a pair of third- leigh, N.C. and Maryland to reach the championship quarter touchdowns. Quarterback Andrew Mackay found Elite only team from game. In the finals, BRYC bested the high-ranked Marcus Dash with a 15-yard scoring pass and Dash scored Richmond Kickers by a score of 3-1. on the ground from 2 yards out to tie the score at 21. But Fairfax County to win. The Chantilly ‘98 Fire (U12 WAGS) will be con- T.C. Williams scored a pair of touchdowns and kicked two ducting open training sessions for elite players to fill field goals in the fourth quarter to win. a few roster spots for the spring season. Those dedi- Mackay completed 13 of 30 passes for 126 yards and he Braddock Road Youth Club (BRYC) cated premier soccer players interested in working two touchdowns. He was intercepted twice. Jon Stokes Elite, an under-12 girls travel soccer out with the Fire should contact Bob Cochran by e- rushed for a team-high 75 yards in 21 carries. Garrett Tteam, won the prestigious Washington mail at [email protected], or by phone at 571-237- Goewey caught a touchdown pass for Woodson. Area Girls Soccer (WAGS) Tournament 4819. Defensively, Michael Reaves led the Cavaliers with 14 over Columbus Day weekend. Among the 272 teams The Chantilly Fire are the proud premier division tackles. Tyler Monday intercepted a pass. competing across eight age groups at the nationally champions of the Fall 2010 August Cup and Battle- Woodson will travel to face West Springfield on Oct. 22, ranked, all-girls youth soccer tournament, the Elite field Classic Soccer Tournaments. The Fire is profes- at 7:30 p.m. was the only club from Fairfax County to win a top sionally trained by Nadir Moumen with Total Futbal. championship division. Additional information on the Fire can be found on The Elite, coached by Jim Abt, beat Northern Vir- the team website at www.rteamsite.com/Soccer/ ginia neighbor Ashburn as well as teams from Ra- chantillyfire. It’s Playoff Time for Local Field Hockey Teams before Fairfax scored two goals, both off of Thursday, Oct. 14. District tournaments taking place this week; corner play setups, to take control of the The one area of concern for coach game and win 3-1. Beaudoin has been Fairfax’s struggles in fin- regionals set for next week. Now, a week later, Fairfax and Madison ishing off scoring rushes with goals. The were set to meet again in the postseason. team lost two district games by 1-0 out- Area high school field hockey teams Friday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m., the district cham- Beaudoin, going into the first round play- comes during the regular season — the set- wrapped up regular season play last week pionship game will take place, also at Madi- off meeting against the Warhawks, said a backs coming to Marshall as well as regu- and were set to embark in their respective son. key to that contest would be her team’s lar season champion Jefferson. district tournaments beginning this week. The loser of Tuesday’s Madison-Fairfax ability to hold down Madison forward Belle “We’ve had some problems this year put- Fairfax High, a member of the Liberty playoff game saw its season end. The win- Tunstall, one of the district’s better scorers ting the ball in the goal even though we’ve District, concluded regular season play with ner, while advancing to the district semifi- and players. had the stronger team,” said Beaudoin, an impressive 15-3-1 overall record. The nals, will also earn a seeding at next week’s “Madison’s best player is Belle. It’s always whose team is made up mostly of juniors Rebels, under head coach Amber Beaudoin, region playoffs. hard to beat a team like Madison back to and has just two seniors on the roster. were the No. 3-seed for this week’s district Fairfax and Madison played one another back,” said Beaudoin. “When we score early we play better. We’ve tournament and set to face No. 6 Madison last week in both teams’ final district game Fairfax, in all but one game this season, scored early in games most of the year.” (4-9-1) earlier this week in first round play. of the regular season. Madison, which has has outshot its opponents. The Rebels have Fairfax finished tied with Marshall for sec- The Fairfax-Madison first round winner struggled in close games all season, was in also gotten more corner opportunities than ond place in the regular season but lost a was scheduled to play again on Wednesday position to win that Oct. 13 home contest their foes. The only time they were outshot tie-breaker and was therefore seeded No. 3 night, Oct. 20, in one of two scheduled dis- against the Rebels. The game was dead- and out cornered in a game came last week for districts. trict semifinals games at Madison. Then, on locked at 1-1 with 8 minutes remaining in a 2-1 non-district loss at Westfield on — Rich Sanders

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OBITUARY Environmental Consequences: The Environmental Assessment (EA), which is attached and incorporated by reference into Elizabeth "Beth" Ehlke, 86, of Fairfax, VA, formerly of this Finding of No Significant Impact, examined the following potential effects of the proposed action alternative and possible Littleton, NC, passed on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at her daugh- mitigation strategies: ter's residence. She was the widow of William "Bill" Ehlke and had moved to the Lake Gaston area after retiring from her Natural Resources: The Army would mitigate natural resource impacts by maximizing retention and protection of existing trees position as the Administrative Deputy Clerk of the Municipal and native vegetation; planting native wetland plants in storm drainage areas to promote water quality. The Army would protect Courts of the city of Elyria, Ohio. She is survived by her existing trees to the extent feasible by removing only those trees that would interfere with NMUSA or golf course features and brother, Douglas Nichols, of LaGrange, Ohio, two children, by planting trees at a 2:1 ratio to replace those of 4-inch diameter or greater. Additionally, the Army would take steps to protect seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. seeps and recharge areas for Northern Virginia Well Amphipod and supporting habitat and strictly adhere to erosion and sedi- ment control and stormwater management laws and regulations to minimize impacts to aquatic ecosystems and protect Laura’s A memorial service will be held will be held at St George's clubtail dragonfly. Potential habitat for the small whorled pogonia will be avoided by using the results of plant surveys when United Methodist Church, Route 123, Fairfax, VA on Saturday, planning the realignment of the North Post Golf Course. No other Special Status species would be affected by the proposed ac- October 23, 2010 at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Ohio. In lieu of tion. flowers: please consider a donation to: Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, www.ocrf.org , 212-268-1002 Noise: Construction would be limited to weekday business hours. Construction equipment would use mufflers. Noise from the operation of the NMUSA is expected to be minor.

21 Announcements 21 Announcements Jill Elizabeth McGregor Infrastructure and Utilities: The proposed action would have a moderate impact on infrastructure and utilities by constructing a sanitary sewer pump station, potentially upgrading a sewer line, and potentially upgrading a potable water main. Jill Elizabeth McGregor, age 49, passed away October 14, 2010 in Reston, VA after a courageous battle with breast can- Community Facilities and Services: The proposed action would have a moderate impact on community facility and services cer. Born in Red Bank, NJ, she grew up on Moon Lake in Iron due to the temporary, functional reduction of a 36-hole golf course to 27 holes. Fort Belvoir would reconfigure the golf course to Mountain, MI where she became an outstanding water skier provide 36 holes with at least par 35 for each nine hole course. and later an accomplished snow skier. After graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Business in 1984, Transportation and Traffic: The proposed action would have a minor impact on long-term increases in traffic on local road- she managed her mother’s congressional campaign. In 1987, ways. Army and VDOT will develop a Memorandum of Agreement in order to memorialize its understanding of the transporta- she founded Capitol Services, Inc. with her sisters, Katy tion solutions for the museum site. McGregor Gaietto and Sara McGregor and became the CEO and President. Over the years she was active in local and na- Best management practices and adherence to applicable policies/regulations that would be implemented for resource protection tional groups and was a founding member of the Association of are included with discussions of each respective resource area in the Draft EA. No mitigation measures for effects on socioeco- Destination Management Executives. After being diagnosed nomics, utilities, air quality, cultural resources, topography, soil integrity, migratory birds, surface water quality, floodplains, wa- with breast cancer 17 years ago, Jill began living every day to ters of the US including wetlands and Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Areas, Land Use, Coastal Zone Management, Pe- the fullest and was an inspiration to many. She traveled widely troleum and Hazardous Substances would be required. Air pollutant emissions from the proposed action would not be signifi- with her sons, Kyle and Patrick Hainline, who survive, along cant and below de minimis levels for general conformity. with her parents, Jackie McGregor Lewis and Robert Lewis; fa- ther, Ken McGregor; fiancé, Dr. Ron Driggers; siblings, Katy Summary of Environmental Impacts: The proposed action would not have significant impacts to human health or the environ- McGregor Gaietto, Sara McGregor, Peter, Sarah, Mary, John ment. No significant cumulative impacts or indirect impacts are anticipated. and Dan Lewis, Beth Lewis Cole, and Susan Lewis Bergin; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, Conclusions: On reviewing the Environmental Assessment and other project information, the Garrison Commander at Fort and many close friends. Family and friends will gather at Ever- Belvoir has concluded that the proposed action would not have significant impacts on the environment. Therefore, an Environ- ly-Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 W. Braddock Rd., Alexan- mental Impact Statement is not needed. dria, VA 22302 on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Notice of Availability: The Environmental Assessment is available for public review at the Directorate of Public Works and Van Church, 310 S. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22312 on Wed- Noy Library, Fort Belvoir, Virginia; and at Lorton, Sherwood, Kingstowne and Fairfax City Regional branches of the Fairfax nesday, October 20, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contribu- County Public Libraries. A copy of this notice and the Environmental Assessment can be viewed at www.belvoir.army.mil. tions may be made to the Jill McGregor Memorial for Moms Interested parties are invited to submit written comments for consideration on or before 30 days after publication date to with Breast Cancer, 2316 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alexandria, VA Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, 9430 Jackson Loop, Suite 100, ATTN: IMNE-BEL-PW, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060- 22301. The funds will be used to help families with costs asso- 5116 or e-mail comments to [email protected]. For more information, contact Mr. Patrick McLaughlin, ciated with losing their mothers to breast cancer. www.everly- funeralhomes.com Chief of Environmental and Natural Resource Division, Directorate of Public Works, at (703) 806-4007. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 21-27, 2010 ❖ 21 22 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ October 21-27, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com #1 in Virginia 703-425-8000

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