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JAN. 15-21, 2009 "Heroin's Price" 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Volume XXIII, NO. 2 Two Plead Guilty to Heroin Distribution Richter, Shade appear in federal court; another person arrested. By Bonnie Hobbs Manor died in March 2008 of a Centre View

heroin overdose, both local and Photo by federal authorities launched a full- heir cases were heard scale investigation. In November, separately, but both authorities charged 10 people — TAnna Lucille Richter almost all from Centreville — with Bonnie Hobbs and Ashleigh Lynn conspiracy to distribute heroin. Shade pleaded guilty Monday in They arrested three more in De- federal court to conspiracy to dis- cember and, on Monday, Jan. 12, tribute 100 grams or more of they also charged Matthew heroin. Afterward, however, Rich- Greenlee, 23, of the City of Fairfax, /Centre View ter, 20, of Virginia Run, was al- with distributing heroin leading to lowed to remain free on bond; the Sept. 7 death of Carmen Shade, 19, of Fairfax, was taken Somers, 20, of Falls Church. Ac- into custody. cording to the affidavit unsealed Federal authorities contend that, Monday in federal court, Greenlee Some of the cast of Chantilly High’s children’s play, “The Princess and the Porcupine,” from June 2007 to mid-November allegedly gave her the drug and written by Director Ed Monk. 2008, they were involved in a she took it at his home, the night large, heroin-distribution ring in of Sept. 6. Centreville, along with at least a His arrest brings to 14 the num- ‘Princess and Porcupine’ On Stage dozen other young men and ber of people authorities say were women. Six of them have now involved in the heroin ring. And try something new,” said Schnetzler. “And I’ll wear a pleaded guilty in court and are now, one by one, their cases are Chantilly High presents suit with porcupine spikes.” awaiting sentencing. Court dates making their way through U.S. latest children’s show. He said the hardest part is keeping the character for the others have not yet been District Court in Alexandria. traits he chose for Bob, “like how I walk, talk and set. On Dec. 9, in federal court, By Bonnie Hobbs react to things,” throughout the show. But he’s en- After 19-year-old Alicia Lannes See Richter, Shade, Page 11 Centre View joying himself because “it’s different — a once-in-a- of Centreville’s Country Club lifetime opportunity to be a porcupine, and I get to ake a king, a queen and a princess, throw in do it with a group of fun people.” Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. Ta couple knights and — a porcupine, and Baker describes Bob as a friendly, kind and happy it’s Chantilly High’s latest children’s show, character who wants the best for everyone. “It’s a “The Princess and the Porcupine.” good part; it lets me play around with my voice and The Chantilly Pyra- With a cast of 34 and crew of 12, it’ll be presented posture and be inordinately friendly and kind,” he mid Minority Student Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. said. However, Baker tries not to make his Achievement Com- 24, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 25, upbeat attitude annoying and calls this role th mittee held its 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door or at “I’ll wear a an interesting challenge and a fun experi- Annual Dr. Martin www.chantillyhsdrama.com. ence. Luther King Jr. Festi- “Things are coming along really well,” suit with “It’s a funny show, and the whole play is val last Sunday at said Ed Monk, director and playwright. extremely entertaining,” he said. “Both Centreville High. “We have a strong group of kids who porcupine casts are very good, and we’re having as President Johnny much fun as the audience will have.” e View picked up things quickly, so I’m very spikes.” Nelson looks on pleased. It’s double-cast and both casts Junior Candice Shedd-Thompson, the while his grandsons are equally talented. Parents and children — Anthony princess, says her character is “stuck-up, (from left) Kevin and can watch it together, and it’ll be fun for Schnetzler, Bob spoiled and bratty and doesn’t appreciate Justin Nelson, light the whole family.” the Porcupine what she has. It’s really fun because I get candles in honor of The story is about a competition be- to act as obnoxious and mean as I want their late grand- tween three knights and a porcupine. They must and have temper tantrums all the time.” mother, Shirley wrest a ruby away from a two-headed monster, with Nelson, who founded the winner getting to marry a princess in the magi- FOR THE COMPETITION, her suitors must fight CPMSAC, 25 years cal kingdom of Puffinetter. a two-headed monster who’s guarded the ruby for ago. See more photos Sharing the role of Bob, the porcupine, are junior 200 years. “Everyone who’s tried to steal it has been

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They were described as black, in their late teens to early 20s. The first suspect was about 6 feet and 180 pounds and wore a dark-maroon hoodie and jeans. The second suspect was about 5 feet, 10 inches and 180 pounds and wore khaki pants. Burglary at Stone Middle Fairfax County police were called to Stone Middle School, Fri- day, Jan. 2, around 12:30 p.m., for an apparent burglary. Officers met with school security and determined that, the day before, around 3:30 a.m., unknown persons entered the school through an unsecured roof hatch. Once inside, say police, they damaged computer and telephone lines in a mechanical room. The vandals also spray painted de- rogatory words and images in the gym. Free Carseat Inspections Centreville High Is Triumphant on ‘It’s Academic’ Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will A team of students from Centreville High School defeated teams from Bishop perform free, child safety carseat inspections, Thursday, Jan. 15 O’Connell High of Arlington and Wakefield High of Arlington, on “It’s Academic,” and 22, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in the high-school quiz program. The match will be aired Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10:30 Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should in- a.m., on NBC-TV, Channel 4. The Centreville team consists of Captain Carl stall the child safety seats themselves so technicians may prop- Stankwitz, Ryan Smith and Andrew Puckett. Its faculty coach is David Campbell. erly inspect and adjust them, as needed. Call 703-814-7000, ext. The team will return later in the season for a playoff match. 5140 to confirm dates and times. K9 School Teams Graduate Seven new K9 teams will graduate from their 14-week, basic- Caputo Ready for Budget Battles training course on Friday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. The ceremony, to By Bonnie Hobbs include a series of canine-handler demonstrations, will take place Centre View at the Fairfax County Police Canine Training Facility at 3721 Stonecroft Boulevard in Chantilly. acing a budget-shortfall amount unprec- The basic training course for K9s includes sessions on patrol edented in the state’s history, Virginia’s leg- techniques and narcotics detection. The teams are trained in track- Fislators have an enormous task ahead of ing and locating criminal suspects and endangered missing per- them in the General Assembly session that sons. They’ve also learned how to locate lost articles and conduct began this week. And it won’t be easy. building and open-air searches. “Because of the seriousness of the budget deficit, we need to expend a significant effort getting it rec- WFCCA Land-Use Committee onciled,” said Del. Chuck Caputo (D-67th). “And it’s going to take hard work from both sides of the aisle.” A transportation project and a sign plan for a mixed-use project But he’s hopeful that, despite the last session’s are on tap for the next meeting of the West Fairfax County Citi- partisan politics that impeded progress and agree- Del. Chuck Caputo zens Association (WFCCA) Land-Use Committee. It’s slated for ments on a slew of issues — most notable, transpor- Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m., in the Sully District Governmental tation — the legislators will somehow be able to put out last week to his constituents in the 67th. Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., in Chantilly. Agenda items are as their differences aside because the financial situa- “They’re basically six, broad questions, and I’m follows: tion is so dire that they simply must. looking forward to the feedback and will act accord- ❖ VDOT will give a preview of what it’ll present in upcoming, “I think it’ll bring us together in a bipartisan fash- ingly in the General Assembly,” said Caputo. He plans public meetings regarding the Route 50 widening project. This ion because we know we’re dealing with the same to hold a town hall meeting, Saturday, Jan. 31, at 10 highway will be widened from Poland Road in Loudoun County issue — $3 billion in shortfalls — and we’ll have to a.m., in the Sully District Governmental Center. At to Route 50 in Chantilly. make it up in the 2010 budget,” said Caputo. “The that time, local residents may respond further to him ❖ The panel will review the sign plan for The Shoppes at Com- governor has already laid down the gauntlet in terms about the issues on their minds and he’ll be able to monwealth Centre (formerly called BPG) — a mixed-use devel- of presenting to the General Assembly his very-well- tell them how things are going in the General As- opment off Westfields Boulevard in Chantilly. The project — al- thought-out budget revisions for sembly. ready approved by the county — contains six office buildings 2010.” around the perimeter, with two more inside, plus a strip of retail While he can’t speak for the mindset “It’s going to REGARDING HIS OWN legislation, shops and two hotels. of the Senate, he said that, as a legis- he’s working on a bill requiring back- lator representing the 67th District, “I’d take hard work ground checks for private sales at gun Candidates Forum like to think we in the House of Del- shows. Currently, he said, federally egates can negotiate and come to- from both sides licensed firearms dealers are required Sharon Bulova (D-Braddock) and Pat Herrity (R-Springfield), gether on the issues. No one there of the aisle.” to conduct a background check on the two candidates running for Fairfax County board chairman in doesn’t want our education to be top- potential purchasers “so they don’t sell a Feb. 3 special election, will appear in a joint forum, Wednesday, notch and continue to improve.” — Del. Chuck Caputo, guns to felons, the mentally deranged th Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the great hall of the Dunn Loring Admin- Caputo said the legislators need to (D-67 ) or people who are convicted of do- istrative Center, 2334 Gallows Road. examine each of the core areas — edu- mestic violence or are under restrain- Visitors should enter through the central double doorway from cation, law enforcement, health services and trans- ing orders.” the Idylwood Road parking lot. Call 703-698-1748. portation — “to see what is the minimum level of But sellers at gun shows have no such obligations, See Roundups, Page 19 hurt we can apply to each of them.” He’s also eager to receive the results of 20,000 surveys he mailed See Facing Budget Shortfall, Page 19 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ January 15-21, 2009 ❖ 3 Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. The 15th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Festival was held Sunday, Jan. 11, at Centreville High. This celebration of King’s life and legacy was presented jointly by the Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Commit- tee (CPMSAC) and Centreville High.

Franklin Middle seventh- grader Jonesha Fullerton sings “Celebration of a Westfield High’s Martina Dream Come True” during Greene puts her heart and the step team’s perfor- soul into the song, “Hero.” mance. Photos By Bonnie Hobbs Lees Corner’s fifth-grade chorus sings, “Dr. Martin Luther King.” Centre View

Oak Hill Elementary’s Kendra Song performs a classical, The Chantilly High Midnight Step Franklin Middle School’s step “Deep River” is performed by Rocky Run piano selection. Team performs “We Have a Dream.” team sends a message. Middle School’s Chamber Ensemble.

The Centreville High Wildcat Guitarists perform “Swinging the Changes” and “Portraits of Spain.” Brookfield Elementary’s fifth- and sixth- grade chorus sings, “I am a Small Part of The Westfield Dance Team performs “I Have a Dream.” the World.”

(From left) Westfield High’s Martina Greene and Taylin Frame sing “I Have These two students drummed together. The Westfield High Drum Line electrifies the audience. Nothing” and “His Eye is on the Sparrow.”

4 ❖ Centre View South ❖ January 15-21, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Children’s Show at Chantilly High From Page 1 Tafesh and and Spencer Parkinson. “It’s a comedic character,” said Tafesh, who plays Abby. “Abby and me this ruby — that’s how I know they’re brave Margot are always fighting and arguing about things enough to marry me.” — and they’re connected, which adds to the com- She said the princess eventually becomes nicer, and edy. Abby has bigger dreams than just guarding the it’s a bit tough making the switch quickly, but she’s ruby’s lair; he wants to go on a Disney cruise.” having a good time. “Like the show in general, I get Tafesh said it’s tough moving around on stage since to be outrageous and make big motions,” said Shedd- they’re attached to each other. But it’s unique be- Thompson. “There are also jokes in it that parents cause “you don’t usually get to play a two-headed will get — about the current economy and other monster, so it’s a new experience.” Regarding the play, things — so adults will enjoy the show, too.” he said, “There’s comedy for everyone, so people of Sharing the role is junior Beverly Ellis, who de- all ages will really appreciate it.” scribes the princess as self-absorbed and believing Playing Margot, Parkinson said the heads are guys the world revolves around her. “When she realizes with girls’ names, making them even funnier. “Margot it’s not really about her, she doesn’t like that,” said is ditzy and out there — you don’t know what’s go- Ellis. “She’s bankrupted the kingdom because the ing to come out of his mouth — and he also mocks king always buys her expensive gifts, so she thinks people,” said Parkinson. “It’s pretty cool — a really she’ll marry a wealthy knight who’ll win the contest goofy role I can have fun with.” and her parents will no longer have to take care of He said doing physical movements “with another her.” person attached to your hip” is challenging but, in While having lots of lines to memorize, Ellis likes this role, “I don’t have to be myself; I can be as loud her role because “I get to yell at people and wear an as I want.” over-the-top, ridiculous, fluffy, white dress, and I al- ways like dressing up.” MEANWHILE, senior Ryan Pratt leads the villag- Classmate Kelsey Martin portrays the queen, who ers. “I direct Cabbage Festival games for them, and rules her husband without him realizing it. “She’s a there’s also a comedic Cabbage Festival dance that cool queen and wants to help her daughter have the sets the mood for the beginning of the play,” said best life,” said Martin. “Because she’s kind of a blonde Pratt. “I’m glad I got cast in this role because Mr. ditz, it’s hard to know if I should play her as serious Monk gave us the opportunity to create the games or chilled; but I found a medium. And Beverly is my and dance. We get to do what we want with our char- best friend.” Martin also loves children’s shows be- acters, so we can connect to them a lot more.” cause “they’re silly and you don’t have to be seri- Freshman Robbie Novak and sophomore Shaan ous.” Sharma play a knight named Sir Prize. “He’s sort of geeky,” said Novak. “He tries to be brave but, when AS THE KING, junior Alex Bedont is “kind, but he’s alone, he’s kind of scared. It’s a fun character to absent-minded. It’s fun and it’s my first lead role in play, and I get to go into the monster’s lair and try to a high-school play.” Bedont says it’s hard playing an take the ruby.” authority figure, but he’s pleased that the king is “very Sharma calls him an “upstanding, English knight loud, so I get to have a big, booming voice.” He, too, who can completely lose it, under the slightest bit of likes being in a children’s show: “You get to be a lot tension. So I can be creative because he can be seri- Winter more expressive because you’re acting to little kids.” ous, but can also go crazy on stage. He doesn’t use Also playing the king is junior Barry Coleman. “He’s weapons; he uses his mind, instead.” a little snobby and thinks he’s superior and smarter Sophomore Jonathan Fruitman portrays another than he really is,” said Coleman. “I like playing him knight, Sir Jun the Brave. “He’s a little off balance because I have a positive attitude in real life, so I and off his rocker, but sees nothing wrong with him- work with it to make him funny. The best part is self,” said Fruitman. “So I emphasize random words, commanding people, but getting corrected by the twitch after saying things and make odd motions to SALE queen or prime minister when the king says some- make him noticeable.” ThURSDAY, Jan. 15 - Wednesday, Jan. 21 thing wrong.” He has to make sure he stays in character, the whole Coleman likes acting in children’s shows, too, be- time, but he’s pleased because he can do a lot with 7 Days Only cause “I like seeing the children enjoying themselves this role. “I can mold him into my own creation,” and the parents watching them have fun.” said Fruitman. “I also like putting myself out there, Huge EXTRA Savings on ALL Portraying one set of the two-headed monster’s making people happy with my acting and making our already reduced clearance items heads, Abby and Margot, are sophomores Adrian them glad they came to see the show.” Sweaters • Outfits • Tops Pants • Handbags • Gifts Hats and Gloves • Baby GRAND OPENING! 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Kelly Clifton and John Hack Kelly Clifton Weds John Hack The marriage of Miss Kelly of Arlington, Merissa Gamba of the groom’s family, was held at Marie Clifton, of San Francisco, Duluth, Ga., Joy Knighton of Hillsboro Vineyards, Hillsboro, Va. Calif., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlottesville, Ashleigh Slawski of The reception, with dinner and Henry Clifton of Centreville, to Mr. Charlottesville, and Katie dancing, was held at Whitehall John Frederick Hack III, of San Swearingen of Washington, D.C. Manor. Entertainment was pro- Francisco, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Corey Benjamin of Rich- vided by The Wrest of Richmond. John F. Hack, Jr. of Estero, Fla., mond and Mr. James Hanson of The bride, a 1999 graduate of Mallory Hacker, formerly of Virginia Run took place on May 31, 2008 on the Morrisville, N.C., were the Best Chantilly High School, received a grounds of Whitehall Manor, in Men of the groom. Groomsmen degree from the University of Vir- Bluemont, Va. The Bishop Michael were Jonathan Drillings of San ginia and was employed as Assis- Carroll officiated. Francisco, Calif., Winston Eaton of tant Merchant for Levi Strauss in Hacker Stars in The bride, escorted by her father Boston, Mass., William Gamba of San Francisco until the wedding and given in marriage by her par- Duluth, Ga., Edward Rosenwasser date. She is currently employed in ents, is the granddaughter of Mrs. of San Francisco, Ca., Gregory New York as Merchant with J. “Thoroughly Margaret Brantley of Colfax, N.C., Solarz of New York, and Brandon Crew. The groom, a 1997 gradu- and the late Mr. Walter F. Brantley, Van Grack of Washington, D.C. ate of James M. Bennett High Jr., and the late Mrs. Marianne Wedding music was provided by School in Salisbury, Md., is a Modern Millie” Clifton and the late Mr. Jonas guitarists Robert Solarz of graduate of Duke University and Clifton. Richboro, Pa., and Justin Dantonio was a Project Manager with Miss Ashley Clifton of Arlington of Chicago, IL. Accenture in San Francisco and is By Steve Hibbard She says her biggest challenge and Miss Lindsay Clifton of The readers were Laura Howell currently a Software Architect for Centre View is the actual singing. “It’s very de- Centreville were their sister’s Maids of Arlington and Amy Minton of the D.E. Shaw group in New York. manding,” she says. “There are a of Honor. Bridesmaids were Ashley Atlanta, Ga. After a honeymoon in Greece, ormer Centreville resi- lot of songs that have a lot of emo- Bland of Alexandria, Amy Chellino The rehearsal dinner, hosted by the couple resides in New York. dent Mallory Hacker, tion and power in them.” F21, is starring as the Originally from New York, Students Advance in Lions lead as Millie Dillmount Mallory moved to Centreville in the musical, “Thoroughly when she was 1. She is the daugh- Intl’ Peace Poster Contest Modern Millie” in Fountain Hills, ter of Mary Ann and Peter Hacker. Ariz., Fountain Hills community While living here, she attended Three local students have taken the first step to theater. The show runs Jan. 15- Followspot Theater Camp at becoming internationally recognized artists by win- Feb. 8. Ormond Stone Middle School. She ning a local competition sponsored by the Fairfax “It’s about a small-town girl also danced with Centreville Host Lions’ Club. from Kansas who moves to Man- Dance Studio, Bright Lights Dance The posters by Miranda Hudson, a seventh-grader hattan to marry a millionaire, but Studio and Creative Dance Center at Rocky Run Middle School; Israel Rodriguez Jr., an she ends up falling in love with in Chantilly. The family moved out eighth-grader at Stone Middle School; and Kathleen someone else who she didn’t of Virginia Run in 2000. Tran, an eighth-grader at Lanier Middle School, were plan,” says Mallory. The movie Last year, she played the lead Students Miranda Hudson, Israel among more than 375,000 entries submitted world- version starred Julie Andrews, role of Peggy Sawyer in “42nd Rodriguez and Kathleen Tran wide in the 21st annual Lions International Peace Mary Tyler Moore and Carol Street.” She won a Prism Award Poster Contest. Lions Clubs sponsor the contest to Winning posters advanced to the Lions District 24- Channing. for Best Actress in a Musical and emphasize the importance of world peace to young A competition, where Israel earned the top prize and A senior at Arizona State Uni- was nominated for an AriZoni people. received a $200 check. Israel’s poster will advance versity, Mallory is working on her Award (a version of the Tony). Winning posters were selected on the basis of origi- to the state competition, and the state winner will B.A. in theater education and The show opens Jan. 15 and nality, artistic merit, and portrayal of the contest advance to the international competition. plans to pursue her MFA when she closes Feb. 8. Showtimes are Sun- theme, “Peace Begins With Me.” One grand prize winner and 23 merit award win- graduates in May. days at 2 p.m., and Thur.-Sat. 8 Fairfax Host Lions’ Club President Steve Haywood ners will be selected. The grand prize includes a cash “I think what I like most about p.m. at Fountain Hills Community said he was impressed by the expression and cre- award of $2,000 plus a trip for the winner and two acting is the ability to play some- Theaters in Fountain Hills, Ariz., ativity of the students. “It is obvious that these young family members to New York City for the awards thing else that’s not yourself,” she a suburb of Phoenix. For more, go people have strong ideas about what peace means ceremony at Lions Day at the United Nations. The says. “…The ability to explore to the theater’s web site, to them. I’m so proud that we were able to provide 23 merit award winners will each receive a certifi- something new and different.” www.fhct.org. them with the opportunity to share their visions.” cate and a cash award of $500. 6 ❖ Centre View South ❖ January 15-21, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Ball Tickets Are Available

By Steve Hibbard producer, who used to anchor for actors Jasmine Guy and Jenna Centre View WJLA-TV, said. “Some 1.95 million Elfman. Virginians went to the polls and Decorated in an aeronautical ickets are still available for changed the state from red to blue theme, blue and silver linens will Tthe Virginia Inaugural and we’re celebrating that fact.” adorn the tables with floral pieces Black Tie and Blue Domin- and center replicas of the U.S. Capi- ion Ball being held Monday, Jan. 19, PROVIDING THE musical en- tol and Washington Monument, said from 7 p.m. to midnight, at the Na- tertainment are the Commodores Debbie Smith, senior event planner tional Air and Space Museum and Gentlemen of Leisure, one of with Windows Catering. Windows Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Obama’s favorite Chicago bands, as is actually preparing two different Between 3,000 and 5,000 people well as April Ellington, daughter of menus. are expected for the black tie and Duke Ellington, and Michael Girdy For the VIPs’ seated buffet dinner, blue event. “We want as many of GI Entertainment. guests will feast on beef short ribs, people as we can get,” Cindy Wright, A highlight of the night is artist Virginia Chicken Roulade, pear and Is Your Teen Angry? Hurt? Struggling? media coordinator, said. “And part Michael Israel who is painting a onion tart, green salad with apples, Get Real Youth Outreach, partnering with of the proceeds go to the Washing- portrait of Barack Obama on a 4- bacon and manchego cheese. For ton USO and Virginia Tech to sup- by-6 canvas near the Blackbird. the general audience, there’s sliced New Life Christian Church, will be offering port their programs.” He’ll be working inside a bubble, London broil with a variety of horse- Life Hurts God Heals Tickets start at $150 for military reminiscent of illusionist David radish and béarnaise sauces, porcini personnel, $250 for individuals, Blaine. “It’s a high-energy show to ravioli, haystack potatoes and anti- for High School (9th-12th) $400 for couples and $1,000 for music,” Walters said. pasto platters. Lighting will be pro- This 13-week support group addresses the challenges teens face VIPs. They include an open bar on Some of the invited guests are vided by Williams Gerrard. in fighting their hurts through peer sup- all levels, gourmet catering provided Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine, former Corporate Sponsorship is avail- port, adult mentoring, and a certified by Windows Catering Company of Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, Attorney able: Platinum: $50,000, which in- curriculum. Groups will meet at Alexandria, “spontaneous dancing” General-designate Eric Holder, Con- cludes 10 tickets ($1,000 VIP recep- Westfield H.S., Chantilly, Sundays from all around the museum and a five- gressman Jim Moran, former Fairfax tion); Gold: $30,000, which in- 9:30-11:00 a.m. Please contact Lucy star, sit-down dinner for the VIPs County Board of Supervisors chair- cludes six tickets ($1,000 VIP recep- Martinez for sign-up information near the Space Shuttle Enterprise. man Kate Hanley and U.S. Army tion); Silver: $15,000, which in- at 703-222-8836. “We wanted to plan an inaugural Maj. Gen. Roger Nadeau. Celebri- cludes four tickets ($1,000 VIP re- Application Process Required. event where we celebrated where ties include former astronaut Buzz ception); and Patron: $5,000. For Virginia is emerging as its own po- Aldrin, former Washington Redskins tickets, go to litical force,” Del Walters, executive Charles Mann and Brian Mitchell, VirginiaInauguralBall.com.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ January 15-21, 2009 ❖ 7 The County Line Candidates Look at Raising Tax Rate houses up and selling them. Bulova, Herrity take different approaches on other budget issues. The foreclosure crisis has a direct impact By Julia O’Donoghue on the county budget since Fairfax County PATRICK HERRITY (R) SHARON BULOVA (D) Centre View acquires the bulk of its revenue through Age: 48 Age: 60 Current Home: Clifton/ Current Home: The residential real estate taxes and those col- oth major political party candi- Centreville Cloisters of Fairfax lections are linked to home value and as- Hometown/Grew Up In: Hometown/Grew Up In: sessment. dates for Fairfax County chairman Springfield, Va. Pikesville, Md. agree the Board of Supervisors Education: Virginia Tech., Education: University of B B.S. in Accounting Virginia (classes via Fort HERRITY, who is one of just two Republi- will have to at least consider rais- (1982) Belvoir extension campus), cans on the Board of Supervisors, is more ing homeowners real estate tax rate to ad- Family: Wife Nancy and Northern Virginia dress the locality’s looming budget crisis two high school children Community College, critical of the way Fairfax has handled its next year. Professional business management budget crisis. experience: chief (1977) The county should have been more will- “When we adopt a budget, there will be financial officer at Arrowhead Global Solutions, Family: husband Lou DeFalaise, two adult a reconciliation to close the projected short- government contractor (2005- present) children, three grandchildren ing to make cuts in its current budget cycle fall and it will include a discussion of a tax Political experience: Springfield District Professional experience: book keeper, sales as soon as next year’s financial picture be- Supervisor (2008-present) and office manager gan to look so dire. Instead, Bulova and rate adjustment,” said Braddock District Civic experience: former executive committee of Political experience: Braddock District Supervisor Sharon Bulova, the Democratic Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, former Supervisor (1987-present), former aide to other supervisors opted to wait until the nominee for the position. board member of Northern Virginia Technology Annandale District Supervisor Audrey Moore situation got worse, he said. Council, youth athletics coach (1984-1987) Herrity has called for more budget trans- The Republican nominee, Springfield Dis- Civic experience: founding member of Virginia trict Supervisor Patrick Herrity, said it is Railway Express Operations Board (1989 – parency. He proposed a county “blue rib- likely the county will have to raise the tax CAREY CAMPBELL (I) present), Governors Commission on Rail bon” budget commission, where a group of st Age: 52 Enhancement for the 21 Century (2004 – citizens would provide advice on how to rate. But Herrity also committed to lower- present) Current Home: North adjust Fairfax’s budget. Herrity also wants ing the actual amount of taxes most resi- Springfield dents pay, a promise Bulova did not make. Hometown: North to put details of county expenses online for This year, real estate assessments will Springfield CHRISTOPHER DECARLO (I) residents to peruse, he said. Education: University of Age: 50 When it comes to budget cuts, Herrity has have dropped significantly for many house- Maryland, B.A. Current Home: Fairfax holds, enough that the county could raise (European Division) Hometown: Greenwich, proposed scaling back Fairfax County’s af- the real estate tax rate but not the actual University of Freiburg, Ct. fordable housing program – which has re- Germany Education: Georgia ceived over $20 million annually in recent amount of taxes paid by citizens, according University of Kentucky – Institute of Technology, to Herrity. business and accounting coursework toward years. He wants to limit the scope of Fairfax “Due to the extent of the shortfall, it is Professional experience: Accountant electrical engineering County’s housing program to focus only on Political Experience: State Chairman, degree; George Mason people “really in need,” such as those with likely the tax rate (but not the actual taxes Independent Greens of Virginia; National University coursework paid by homeowners) will need to be in- Chairman, Draft Michael Bloomberg toward business mental disabilities or development chal- creased this year,” he said on his Web site. Civic Experience: North Springfield Civic administration degree; lenges that would make it difficult for them Association Board Member, North Springfield North Virginia to take care of themselves. PTA member, past vice president of the Fairfax Community College THE TWO major political party candidates County Federation of Civic Associations Family: wife Kathleen and The county currently offers housing to will face Independent Green Party candi- five children, ages 2 years old to 10 years old some people near or below the county’s Professional Experience: president of DeCarlo median household income. The Springfield date Carey Campbell and Fairfax business technology] and economic development,” Enterprises Inc., which sells propane gas to over owner Christopher DeCarlo in a special elec- said Davis, about the 1994-1995 county 1,000 customers in Fairfax County. supervisor also voted against the board’s de- tion for county chairman Feb. 3. budget. cision to purchase foreclosed homes. The previous chairman, U.S. Rep. Gerry With a voter turn out of 17.8 percent, the in the past, said Bulova. “The increase in “We are competing with the private sec- Connolly (D-11), vacated the position ear- Democrat, Providence District Supervisor demand and spending in these areas has tor. … We need to focus on the people that lier this month to join the U.S. Congress. Kate Hanley, beat the Republican, Spring- nothing to do with inflation,” she said. truly need help,” said Herrity. Fairfax County government’s leadership field District Supervisor Elaine McConnell, In terms of cuts, Bulova said she hopes to Over the long term, Herrity hopes to help has to close the $650 million funding gap to become county chairman that year. take actions similar to the 1990s when there the county budget by increasing Fairfax’s in Fairfax’s $3.3 billion budget for fiscal year Davis said this year’s special election for was a major downturn in revenue and board commercial tax base. Commercial property 2010, which starts July 1. The financial hole chairman could be a referendum on the su- members eliminated services like satellite owners tend to contribute more money in is larger than the combined budgets of the pervisors’ approach to the budget, especially tax offices and small “storefront” library real estate taxes than they use in county police, fire and rescue, sheriff, library, parks since Bulova has been intimately involved kiosks, she said. services, he said.Currently, only 17 percent and recreation and health departments. with the county finances as the board’s bud- Without seeing county executive Tony of Fairfax’s tax base is commercial. Herrity “This is the most serious get committee chair for Griffin’s budget proposal, would like to increase that number to 25 downturn I have experi- more than a decade. the supervisor could not percent, he said. enced since I have been on “When it comes to the point to specific cuts she In addition to educa- the board,” said Bulova, “We need to focus budget, voters will get a would support at this “This is the most tion, Herrity said he is who was first elected in on the people that say very early on because time. serious downturn most concerned about 1987. of the election,” he said. “It’s still a little bit early. cuts to the public safety The circumstances sur- truly need help.” The two major political We need to give the I have experienced budget. rounding the county county executive his op- — Pat Herrity party candidates, Bulova chairman’s special election and Herrity, agreed that portunity to put some- since I have been AS FOR the two inde- are similar to 14 years ago the integrity of Fairfax thing on the table first,” pendent candidates, when, in 1995, the sitting county chairman, County Public Schools, which normally re- she said. on the board.” Campbell said keeping Tom Davis (R), left the Fairfax board to join ceives more than half of Fairfax’s annual Bulova is pleased with — Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County Public Schools “strong” would be the U.S. Congress, triggering a February spe- budget, should be a top priority. the way county officials elected in 1987 cial election to replace him. and the board addressed his number one priority. Just like the Democrats in 2008, the Re- BULOVA said human services would also the county budget crisis so He would also focus on publican Party had made significant gains another budget priority if she were to be- far. Fairfax started hosting community meet- trying to build one lane of light rail on the at the national and local level in 1995 and come county chairman. ings about the budget in the early fall and Capital Beltway. appeared to have the advantage in Fairfax has seen a greater demand and has engaged residents earlier than the DeCarlo, who announced his candidacy chairman’s race. Fairfax County’s budget need for human services programs, espe- county usually does, she said. Jan. 10, said the county’s main problems and economic situation, like today, was also cially since the region started to face a fi- The supervisors recently implemented were “outrageous taxes” and over-regula- tough and residents had just endured a nancial downturn. With the faltering more programs focused on preventing home tion. He also said elected officials had ceded round of cuts to county services. economy, it is likely people will need even foreclosure and purchased 10 foreclosed control of the government to special inter- “I cut everything except [information more from those programs than they have properties, with the intention of fixing the est groups. 8 ❖ Centre View South ❖ January 15-21, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion

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NEWS DEPARTMENT: ternational Baccalaureate and some honors Fairfax County also should ensure that its To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-917-6444 weight for advanced classes, Fairfax has not been doing so. graduates arrive at college with the most col- Fax: 703-917-0991 Will changing the grading scale mean that lege credit possible for their college level stud- e-mail: classes; more than 90 more students from Fairfax County will head ies in high school. Students taking IB exams [email protected] to Harvard? Not at all; many top colleges make should also take the most similar AP exam. In Steve Hibbard percent is an A. their own adjustments to applicants’ grade many cases, no additional preparation is re- Editor, 703-917-6434 [email protected] point averages, but not all. While it’s easy for quired. While IB courses are just as rigorous Bonnie Hobbs some to dismiss this push on helicopter par- as AP classes and should result in college credit Community Reporter, 703-917-6430 ents who would do anything to further the for the students who have successfully com- [email protected] airfax County Public Schools, along success of their gifted children, there are some pleted them based on test scores, many col- Julia O’Donoghue with Loudoun County schools, have important issues at stake. leges do not yet recognize IB test scores for Education & Politics, 703-917-6433 [email protected] been grading students in a way that There is no question that a lower grade point credit. F Ken Moore puts them at a disadvantage for schol- average as reported by an applicant’s school But a student who scores well on the IB test Projects, 703-917-6417 arships, college admissions and college credit can result in fewer opportunities for merit will likely score just as well on the most simi- [email protected] compared to other similar school sys- scholarships. Given the cost of college lar AP test, and almost every college will give Jason Mackey tems. tuition and the economic challenges credit for high AP scores. Sports Editor, 703-917-6438 Right now there is a proposal on the Editorial facing all families right now, putting Again this is not a nicety for parents to brag [email protected] table in Fairfax that would remedy Fairfax students at a disadvantage for about or students to put on their résumé. Ar- ADVERTISING: many of these concerns, and the School Board scholarship money is unfair and unwise. riving as a freshman in college with college To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and should take this opportunity to do so. And at the margins, how the schools calcu- credit gives students a leg up on more ad- 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Fairfax has been grading students on a six- late and report a grade point average could vanced coursework, and can in some cases re- Display ads 703-821-5050 point scale, meaning that a student scoring affect which colleges accept a given applicant, duce the cost of college by a semester or more. Classified ads 703-917-6400 Employment ads 703-917-6464 homelessness in the county. Su- or “Cathleen”, or “Dad” — what- mother or father’s lap with a cape Karen Washburn ‘If It Wasn’t for pervisor Herrity looked at my cri- ever the case may be. He remem- draped around the both of them. Display Advertising, 703-917-6468 [email protected] Pat Herrity, I’d sis as an opportunity to end bers the names and lives of each Mr. Lee distracts an uneasy child Rebecca Nenner homelessness for me. Because of of his customers. with happy talk, his Thomas the Display Advertising, 703-917-6471 Be Homeless’ his intercession on my behalf, I I have sat in his green chairs Train toy, and of course a lollypop, [email protected] have a home. Supervisor Herrity lined against the shop’s windows while administering the best of Andrea Smith To the Editor: Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 was there for me when I needed many a day just listening to Mr. haircuts. It is amazing to me that I have a home today, and if it [email protected] him the most — he refused to turn Lee chat with a client about his job, Mr. Lee is just as engaging with a wasn’t for Supervisor Pat Herrity’s Barbara Parkinson away from a difficult problem and family, or even about a new car he 1-year-old child as he is with an assistance, I would be homeless. Employment Advertising did not ignore my plight. He noticed parked out front. He 81-year-old fellow. He treats each 703-917-6418 My story begins in September [email protected] called attention to a discretionary knows what my kids are involved one with the utmost respect and 2004 when I became ill and lost decision made by the housing staff in and always asks them for up- dignity. Mr. & Mrs. Lee have always Editor & Publisher my job. My illness became a dis- and ensured that I was provided dates. His gentle humor always made it clear that they value each Mary Kimm ability and I was unable to secure 703-917-6416 an opportunity to have a home. brings a smile to one’s face. He can customer, and I want them to financial assistance in order to [email protected] He listened and was responsive. chat with customers in whatever know that Centreville values Mr. meet my expenses. After some Editor in Chief The end result, a roof over my language they feel most comfort- & Mrs. Lee! Steven Mauren time, Fairfax County placed me on head instead of tree tops. Super- able. Mr. Lee has a special talent Managing Editors their waiting list for Section 8 Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, visor Herrity is now in a campaign and patience with toddlers who Sherry Watkins housing. After nearly four years on Kemal Kurspahic for Chairman of the Board. I will aren’t quite sure if they want a Gristmill Square Trace Photography: the waiting list, I contemplated Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, support him because he has the haircut. He has the child sit on his Centreville being homeless beginning this Craig Sterbutzel wisdom and compassion that is Art/Design: January. Looking into several needed by the leaders of this Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, housing options and finding none, Thanks From the WFCM Laurence Foong, John Heinly, county. He changed my future and I sought out places where the John Smith, Stu Moll, Wayne Shipp I’m certain he has the vision for a To the Editor: gency financial assistance. Production Manager: homeless were residing. I visited Jean Card better Fairfax County. As a new year dawns, the board and By controlling costs, responsible several homeless communities in staff of Western Fairfax Christian Min- budgeting, thrift store sales and our CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 varying sections of woods and Deborah Leggett istries would like to offer our most sin- ministry partners’ support, we have Circulation Manager: parks in the County and I began Linda Pecquex Centreville cere and heartfelt thanks to everyone been able to serve our community selling my furniture and life pos- who supported our ministry to the in a spirit of generosity and dignity. CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, sessions to ready myself for living poor and underprivileged in our com- Homelessness and poverty are con- L.L.C. my life as a homeless person. For- Peter Labovitz A Centreville munity. While 2008 posed a great stant concerns for our community President/CEO tunately I decided to make a call challenge to WFCM, it was also a year and one that affects each of us... Mary Kimm to Supervisor Herrity’s office and Treasure of blessings. In 2009 we will be faced with Publisher/Chief Operating Officer he and his staff immediately re- 703-917-6416 To the Editor: The ongoing financial crisis has even more need. Western Fairfax [email protected] sponded. The County’s housing Centreville is lucky to have Mr. impacted our ministry in real and Christian Ministries is devoted to staff had removed me from the Jerry Vernon and Mrs. Lee of Centreville Square profound ways. As the situation has expanding our reach and ability to Executive Vice President waiting list because of misdirected 703-917-6404 Barber Shop as business owners in affected individuals, it has caused help those in need. If you would mail. Had it not been for the com- [email protected] our town. All four members of my the need and urgency of our minis- like to financially support WFCM, passion of Supervisor Herrity, I Wesley DeBrosse family have gone to Mr. Lee’s Bar- try to grow. Through the generos- or volunteer your time or organiza- Controller would never had regained my po- ber Shop for 12 years now and ity of our financial supporters and tion, please go to our Web site at Debbie Funk sition on the waiting list and se- have received superior service at volunteers in 2008, we were able www.wfcmva.org. National Sales, 703-518-4631 cured the home that I now live in. [email protected] each visit. Mr. Lee greets every to serve 2,711 families through our Melissa Jansen I understand the Board of Super- John Lovaas customer as they enter his shop food pantry and clothing closet. We Executive Director, WFCM visors has a policy to end Special Assistant for Operations with an enthusiastic, “Hi Doug,” have also re-instated some emer- Chantilly www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ January 15-21, 2009 ❖ 9 Join the Search for our New Music Director! Wanna Have Fun in the Area? Presenting Daniel Meyer, Finalist Hey, Swinger www.gottaswing.com for details Part 2 of 4 Jennifer Frautschi, Violin etc. Swing Dancing at the Dulles Hilton, Program: 13869 Park Center Drive, Herndon, Va. • Bernstein: Three Dance Episodes from On the Town www.gottaswing.com A History of Flying Swing Dances are held every • Bruch: Violin Concerto Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Friday night at the Dulles Hilton 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway • Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in the Red Fox Room with Sue and Chantilly 202-633-1000 Help us choose! Provide your feedback after the concert. Gary Caley. Drop-in beginner les- www.nasm.si.edu/UdvarHazy son included in price of admission GMU’s Center for the Arts The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Cen- from 8:30-9 p.m. Live music from ter opened in Chantilly in Decem- SR-71 Blackbird — the fastest jet Saturday, January 17, 2009 8:00 p.m. 9 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $15. 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10 ❖ Centre View South ❖ January 15-21, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Richter and Shade Plead Guilty Don’t Miss The Opportunity to Save From Page 1 or statements of facts. However, she added, “If you Centreville’s Joshua “J.R.” Quick and Daniel Nash, were going into Maryland or the District of Colum- View the virtual tour at both 19, pleaded guilty to distributing the heroin that bia to obtain drugs, those jurisdictions could still pros- caused Lannes’ death and are both facing sentences ecute you.” of as much as 20 years to life. They and Centreville residents Lokesh Rawat, 19, and David Schreider, 20, BRINKEMA ALSO read aloud pertinent passages also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 100 from the statement of facts within each woman’s plea Award Winning grams or more of heroin. Rawat and Schreider could agreement. To Shade, she said, “From the summer receive anywhere from five to 40 years in prison. of 2007 through March 2008, you joined Remington Remodeling Virginia Run’s Skylar Schnippel, Lannes’s boy- and others in obtaining heroin for use by yourself • Kitchens friend, is also charged with giving her the heroin that and distribution to others. You obtained heroin from • Bathrooms caused her death. He’s slated for possible, grand-jury Joshua Quick, also known as J.R., and you both were indictment on Feb. 13, unless he enters a plea be- aware that he was supplying it to others.” • Additions fore then. “From March to July 2008, after Quick was ar- • Basements Also charged with heroin dealing here are rested, you and Remington began distributing heroin • Porticos Centreville’s Tayler Leigh Gibson, Kevin Zuiker, Angela to people previously supplied by Quick,” continued Aycock and Andrew Kacvinsky, plus Jessica Remington Brinkema. “You obtained it from Tayler Gibson and • In-Law Suites of Fairfax and Antonio Harper, but their cases have not sources in Washington, D.C. How many sources of • Sundecks yet come to court for trial or plea. supply did you have in Washington?” • Media Rooms “Two or three,” answered Shade. BUT MONDAY AFTERNOON, Jan. 12 — before Brinkema noted that authorities eventually seized • Garages Lannes’s parents and their own families — Shade some of the heroin, and Shade said, “Yes, we were in • Sun Rooms and Richter each pleaded guilty as charged. In re- a car and they pulled us over.” She also admitted • Built-Ins sponse to questions from U.S. District Court Judge that she and Remington distributed heroin to two • Porches Leonie Brinkema, Shade said she’s under the care of people who turned out to be confidential informants, a psychologist and a psychiatrist, and Richter said and that she both paid and received $160 for each she’s seeing two therapists for her drug addiction. transaction.” Miller said they’d buy one more gram Both women waived possible indictment by a grand than they’d sell and use that gram for themselves. jury, are now legally bound by The judge accepted Shade’s guilty plea, saying, their individual plea agreements “There’s more than enough evi- and won’t be able to change their dence to find you guilty of this minds and appeal their convic- “You introduced that charge beyond a reasonable tions or sentences. Brinkema source to Quick and doubt.” She set sentencing for said Shade’s agreement was 14 April 10 and then ordered pages long, and Richter’s, 13. Schreider, knowing Shade taken to jail. With defense attorney Mark “This is a sad case,” said Advanced Dentistry With A Sensitive Touch Miller by her side, Shade pleaded they’d sell that heroin Brinkema. “Last Thursday [Jan. guilty to “unlawfully, knowingly 8], the defendant was a passen- FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY and intentionally” conspiring to in Centreville.” ger in a vehicle she shouldn’t Now you can relax with Sedation Dentistry distribute 100 grams or more of — Leonie Brinkema, U.S. District have been in, and the car was and wake up with a beautiful smile. heroin between March and July Court Judge, speaking to Richter stopped by authorities. She 2008. wasn’t arrested, but she failed “Do you understand that, for to report it. She also tested posi- Comprehensive Dentistry For All Ages this offense, there’s a mandatory minimum term of tive for the presence of opiates in her system — the Including ... five years’ incarceration and a maximum term of 40 results came back today.” years?” asked Brinkema. “Yes,” replied Shade. Since Shade therefore violated the terms of her • Extensive Cosmetic Options Brinkema also said the court could impose a fine of supervised release, Brinkema said she could no longer • Laser Dentistry up to $2 million, besides the automatic, $100 spe- remain free and she revoked Shade’s bond. Shade • Invisalign® cial assessment for the Victims’ Compensation Fund. waved goodbye to her family as she left for jail with The judge said the same things to Richter and told the bailiff, but first, she listened to a warning from • Orthodontics both women they’re each likely to receive at least the judge. • Implants four years supervised probation after they’re released “You’re going to have to decide what you want to *Financing Available from incarceration. And if part of their sentence is do with the rest of your life,” said Brinkema. “But if suspended, Brinkema told each one, “The key fact you continue to associate with people who use drugs, you need to understand is that, if you violate any your life is going to be a disaster.” condition of your supervised release, the court could revoke any amount of your time suspended.” THEN IT WAS Richter’s turn, and the first part of Brinkema said Shade’s plea agreement contained the proceedings was similar to Shade’s, with a “safety valve” clause, meaning that — with good Brinkema explaining the legal ramifications of her conduct — she might receive less than five years in plea. However, the specific details of Richter’s case prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Grooms said were different, and her heroin distribution was over Richter’s agreement didn’t contain this clause because a much longer period — between June 2007 and it hadn’t yet been determined whether she was eli- March 2008. Call our office today to change your smile gible for it. Noting that Richter’s statement of facts was three “You’ve agreed that you were either personally in- pages long, the judge said Richter admitted that, in “AND PUT YOUR FEARS TO REST.” volved in the distribution of — or that it was reason- fall 2007, she traveled to Baltimore on multiple oc- ably foreseeable to you that others in the conspiracy casions with several individuals, including Quick and 703-818-1500 distributed — 100-400 grams of heroin,” said Schreider, to purchase heroin from her source there. Brinkema to Shade. In Richter’s case, said the judge, “You introduced that source to Quick and Schreider, Charles and Katherine Fischer, D.D.S, P.C. this amount was 400-700 grams of heroin. knowing they’d sell that heroin in Centreville,” said 5895 Trinity Parkway, Suite 200 She told both women that, in exchange for their Brinkema. “You received a portion of it for your per- Centreville, VA 20120 guilty pleas, the court agreed not to prosecute them sonal use; how much?” further in the Eastern District of Virginia in connec- www.fischerdental.net tion with anything contained in their plea agreements See Another Arrested, Page 19 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ January 15-21, 2009 ❖ 11 Worth Noting

audiences beyond the fundamental Celebrate the 248th Birthday of organization that promotes literacy Metro, a non-profit organization, is teachings of the book, “The Secret.” It ONGOING Richard Bland Lee on Saturday, Jan. and well-being of women and children looking for those women new to the will be shown at Fairfax Towne Center Centreville Regional Library will be 17 from 1 to 4 p.m., at Sully Historic in Northern Virginia, would like to ring area or newly retired and looking for Theatres, 4110 West Ox Road, Suite offering AARP Tax-Aide to walk-in Site in Chantilly. Half-price admission. in 2009 by welcoming new members. activities and friends. The club offers 12110. Tickets are available at clients on Tuesdays from 1-8 p.m.; Birthday cake will be served. A tour of ALNV runs two reading programs in Bridge, Mah Jong, Bunco, Book Clubs, presenting theatre box offices and Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. Lee’s 1794 home is included in the fee Fairfax and provides layettes to Bowling, Movie outings, Bible study, online at www.FathomEvents.com. to 2 p.m. starting Feb. 1 through April of $3 per adult, $2.50 per student and newborns and comfort items to Gardening, Quilting & Stitching, La Leche League of Centreville/ 15. The library is at 14200 St. $2 per senior or child. Call 703-437- sexually assaulted women and Southern Living dining, Nursing Home Chantilly will hold its January Germaine Dr., Centreville. This year, 1794. children. A meeting, followed by a sing-a-long and much more. Attend meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 10 all tax returns will be electronically Join Cub Run RECenter and Roots workshop putting together layettes, the monthly coffee on Wednesday, Jan. filed. All taxpayers MUST bring a a.m. The topic is “The Advantages of and Shoots to learn about Recycling will be held on Monday, Jan. 19 at 10 Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby”. 21, held in Clifton this month. Call government issued picture ID and and Saving Energy on Saturday, Jan. a.m. at the Sully Government Center, 703-392-4641. Pregnant and nursing women as well 17 from 1-2:30 p.m. Ages 5-12. To 4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly. Call Social Security cards for all persons as their children are welcome to Sharon Bulova and Pat Herrity, the included on the tax return. For more register or for more information Beth at 703-648-1822; two candidates running for Fairfax attend. Meeting location is the contact Debbie Lodato, Volunteer [email protected]; information, call 1-888-227-7669 County board chairman in a Feb. 3 Centreville Library, 14200 St. Manager at 703-817-9423 or www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org. (AARP NOW) or visit the Web site at Germaine Drive. Free. Call a La Leche special election, will appear in a joint [email protected] forum Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:15 www.aarp.org/taxaide. League Leader at 703-471-7762 or The RECenter is located at 4630 703-449-0131. TUESDAY, JAN. 20 p.m. The event is free and open to the Stonecroft Blvd. Roots and Shoots is a public. Held in the Great Hall of the THURSDAY, JAN. 15 program developed by Jane Goodall to Black Women United for Action Dunn Loring Administrative Center, connect youths of all ages who want to (BWUFA) is hosting a Pre-Ball Braddock Supervisor Sharon FRIDAY, JAN. 16 2334 Gallows Road. Visitors should make the world a better place. Inaugural Black Tie Dinner on enter through the central double Bulova and Springfield Swing Dances are held every Friday Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Supervisor Pat Herrity will face off night at the Dulles Hilton in the Red doorway from the Idylwood Road Crystal City Gateway Marriott in parking lot. Call 703-698-1748. Thursday, Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to Fox Room with Sue and Gary Caley. MONDAY, JAN. 19 Arlington, at $115/person. This event noon, to share their plans for Drop-in beginner lesson included in GFWC-Western Fairfax County is planned for adults who want to representing Fairfax County as price of admission from 8:30-9 p.m. Woman’s Club invites all women celebrate and be with friends prior to THURSDAY, JAN. 22 Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Live music from 9 p.m. to midnight. over the age of 18 to their meeting on those attending official balls. In To be held at the Ernst Community Cost is $15. All ages welcome, large Mothers First - Chantilly/ Monday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at the addition, a Pre Inaugural Youth Ball Cultural Center, Northern Virginia dance floors, air conditioned. Hilton Centreville is a nonprofit support Greenbriar Community Center, 4615 will be held on Sunday, Jan. 18 from Community College - Annandale Washington Dulles Hotel, 13869 Park organization dedicated to helping Stringfellow Road in Chantilly. This 5:30-9:30 p.m., for our children ages women who have chosen to alter their Campus. Contact Robby Demeria at Center Road, Herndon. Go to month’s meeting will be an arts and 703-752-7544 or www.gottaswing.com for details etc. 7-18 at the Crystal City Gateway careers to raise their children at home. crafts show and competition and Joan Marriott in Arlington. Tickets are $50. Meetings are first and third Thursdays [email protected]. ❖ Friday, Jan. 16 — Inaugural Dance with Morton, past president of the Northern Larry King of CNN’s “Larry King Rockin’ Bones. Red, white and blue at 10:15 a.m. at the Centreville District of the GFWC will sing as an Regional Library,14200 St Germain Live” will host a panel discussion in decorations, patriotic snacks. accompaniment. Call Cheryl at 703- WEDNESDAY/JAN. 21 “Beyond the Secret,” on Thursday, Jan. Dr., Centreville. Contact 703-827-5922 818-0042. New Neighbors League Club of DC or www.mothersfirst.org. 15 at 8 p.m. The movie screening takes SATURDAY/JAN. 17 Assistance League, a volunteer

CAPITAL WORSHIP CENTER A Multicultural Saint Andrew Spirit Filled Church Lutheran Church of Centreville Meeting at Deer Park Elementary School • Relevant messages 15109 Carlbern Drive Centreville, VA 20120 • Vibrant music Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Bible Study-9:30 a.m. • Live band Christian Education for All Ages: 9:45 a.m. Worship- 10:30 a.m. • Programs for Children, Youth & Adults • Kids church Adult Bible Study: Wed. 9:30 a.m. • Nursery Provided FOR MORE INFORMATION (703) 815-8860 www.ccbc-va.com Pastor, Gary L. Maines CALL: Our mission is to welcome all people, 703 530-8100 Meeting at: to grow in our relationship with Christ, Mount Olive Baptist Church Centre Ridge and to serve the Lord 6600 Old Centreville Road Centreville, VA 20121

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Old Centreville Rd. Centrewood Dr. Rt. 66 Braddock Road and Cranoke Street 703-830-8769 Sundays 10:30 am Centreville, VA 20120 Rev. Eugene Johnson, Pastor Multiplex www.mountolive-church.org Theatres Machen Rd. Rt. 28 Wednesdays 7:30 pm Rt. 28 New Braddock From www.saintandrewlc.org “MOVING FROM MEMBERSHIP Manassas 703-830-2768 TO DISCIPLESHIP!!” Worship Services: Sunday Praise & Worship Services: 7:30 am and 10:45 am Sunday Children’s Church 8:00 am and 11:00 am Sunday Communion Services Tree of Life Bible Church Third Sundays 7:30am and 10:45 am Sunday School 9:45am - 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm

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9:00am - Morning Prayer 11:00am - Holy Communion (CHURCH SCHOOL & NURSERY) ANGELICAN 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Church of the Epiphany…703-481-8601 Christ the Redeemer…703-502-1732 Centreville, VA ASSEMBLY OF GOD Centreville Assembly of God…703-830-1841 703-830-3176 BAHA’I BIBLE Baha’i Faith…1-800-22-UNITE Chantilly Bible Church…703-263-1188 BAPTIST Community Bible Church…703-222-7737 To highlight your faith community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 highlight your faith community, To Centreville Baptist Church…703-830-3333 CATHOLIC Chantilly Baptist Church…703-378-6880 St. Andrew The Apostle Catholic Church…703-817-1770 Clifton Baptist Church…703-263-1161 St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church…703-266-1310 Second Baptist Church…703-830-1850 St. Paul Chung Catholic Church…703-968-3010 Communities of Worship Mount Olive Baptist Church…703-830-8769 St. Timothy Catholic Church…703-378-7461 Ox Hill Baptist Church…703-378-5555 St. Veronica Catholic Church…703-773-2000

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Wellspring Church joins the for a discussion of the origins of Jewish Exit. Call 703-860-4515, ext. 127 Partial Scholarships Avail- be the Birthday Party Mixer, taking prayers of people around the nation and marriage customs. The Jewish legal re- able for New ESL for place at the Herndon Municipal Cen- world, for wisdom and strength for quirements for marriage represent only Congregation Yad Shalom of Employment Courses. If you have ter on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 5:30 to President-elect Obama in this inaugural a small part of the rituals that take place Centreville provides a variety of pro- advanced your English skills and 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center, week. Pastor Al Fuertes will preach on at a Jewish wedding ceremony. Call grams in a traditional format with a have U.S. work documentation, but located at 777 Lynn Street, Herndon. the power of prayer. Sunday worship is 703-860-4515, ext. 127. modern flair. It openly invites inquiries are still stuck in a low-paying job, you $15 Members; $20 Non-Members;. at 11 a.m., at the chapel on Route 29, about participation in these activities by may qualify for a 50 percent match- Reservations can be made at 13510 Lee Highway, Centreville. The New Women’s Bible Study at the community. There are a number of ing scholarship for upcoming ESL for www.dullesregionalchamber.org/ chapel is on the north side of Route 29, Jubilee Christian Center. A new activities for the family for the new year: Employment classes! Northern Vir- events. just west of the Lee Highway-Union Mill weekly Women’s Bible Study will start ❖ Join in a Saturday morning service ginia Community College (NOVA) Rd. intersection. at Jubilee Christian Center, on Tues- with Cantor Zucker on Jan. 24 at 10 and The Dulles Regional Chamber of The Dulles Regional Cham- Sunday School for children meets days, beginning Jan. 13 from 9:45 a.m. at Little Rocky Run Community Commerce are now enrolling quali- ber of Commerce and Title during the worship hour. Following a.m.-12 noon, and lasting three months. Center # 3. fied participants at many Northern Sponsor Access National Bank invite worship today there will be a potluck The study will focus on the book, “Spirit, ❖ Celebrate the change of seasons Virginia locations for new ESL for new and prospective members to be lunch, and visitors are welcome to join Soul, and Body,” by Andrew Wommack. with the congregation with a special Tu Employment classes that start in Feb- their guests for lunch at Chamber in. Cost is $10 per person. Nursery is pro- B-Shevat Seder on Saturday, Feb. 7 at ruary 2009. To qualify for the 101 on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from A “Living the Questions” daytime vided for children who are registered. Call 10 a.m. at Little Rocky Run Community matching scholarship, applicants 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To RSVP, Bible study meets on Jan. 21 in 703-383-1170 or go to www.jccag.org Center # 3. need to be from moderate-income contact Vickie Walton, Membership Centreville, and the Immigration Forum For further information and/or direc- households, complete NOVA’s ESL Director, 571-323-5308. Chamber meets at Centreville Presbyterian Yiddish Club Forming in tions, contact the Congregation at screening test and present documen- 101 will be held at the Dulles Re- Church, on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Herndon. Congregation Beth Emeth, 703-579-6079, or visit the Web site at tation needed to work for U.S. gional Chamber’s Chantilly Office, Check the Web site, wellspringucc.org, Herndon, will convene a Yiddish Club www.yadshalom.com. employers. 3901 Centerview Dr., Suite R, or call Sara Little at 703-257-4111 for for the entire community to meet on the An Open House will be held Chantilly. information on these and other special first Tuesday of each month, starting Lord of Life Lutheran Church is Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 7-9 p.m. at events. Jan. 6. Members will engage in a vari- offering ESL classes. Registration is the Dulles Regional Chamber of Com- The Chantilly-Centreville Wellspring United Church of Christ is ety of activities that utilize the Yiddish Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 7-9 p.m. Cost of merce, 3901 Centerview Drive, Chamber hosts the monthly Power thoughtful, prayerful, justice-seeking, language, including reading stories, lis- the textbook is $35. Three levels of Chantilly. Just show up, or call NOVA Networking Breakfast on Thursday, and Open and Affirming to seekers of all tening to music and radio broadcasts, ESL: basic, intermediate and ad- at 703-450-2551 Jan. 22 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Holi- backgrounds and orientations. Worship reading Yiddish newspapers and enjoy- vanced. Class schedule is Tuesdays day Inn Select - Dulles Expo Center, is informal. ing the company of other Yiddish and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Starts The Herndon Chamber of 4335 Chantilly Shopping Center. Cost speakers. There is no cost and one need Feb. 10 and ends April 23. School-Age Commerce announces a series of for members is $25; non-members Rabbi to Discuss the Jewish not be completely fluent to attend the Childcare is provided. Lord of Life special programs for 2009 to cel- $30. Contact the Chamber at 571-323- Wedding. The Hazak Active Retirees meetings, which will be held at Congre- Lutheran Church is located at 5114 ebrate its 50th anniversary. The 5304; or to register online, visit Chapter of Congregation Beth Emeth, gation Beth Emeth, located at 12523 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax. Call 703- Chamber turns 50 years old in Janu- www.dullesregionalchamber.org/ Herndon, will present Rabbi Leonard Lawyers Road, Herndon, 2.9 miles south 323-9500 or visit ary. Launching the celebrations will events. Cahan, on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m., of the Dulles Toll Road, Reston Parkway www.lordoflifelutheran.com.

CENTREVILLE Clifton Presbyterian Church In Historic Clifton behind the Hermitage Inn Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. (Nursery Provided) The Rev. Lynn Stanton-Hoyle Youth & Families Pastoral Asst. Jennifer Dunfee (703) 830-3175 Rediscover your faith with us.

EPISCOPAL Church of the Epiphany…703-715-6070 St. John’s Episcopal Church…703-803-7500 JEWISH Congregation Yad Shalom…703-802-8901 Temple Beth Torah…703-263-2252 LUTHERAN King of Kings Lutheran Church…703-378-7272 CENTREVILLE Lord of Life Lutheran Church…703-323-9500 St. Andrew Lutheran Church…703-830-2768 METHODIST Centreville United Methodist…703-830-2684 Pender United Methodist Church…703-278-8023 Pleasant Valley United Methodist…703-327-4461 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Centreville Community Church…703-580-5226 Christian Life Center…703-754-9600 Clear River Community Church…703-881-7443 Covenant Christian Center…703-631-5340 Fair Oaks Church…703-631-1112 New Life...703-222-8836 Tree of Life Bible Church...703-830-4563 PENTECOSTAL Capital Worship Center…703-530-8100 Church of the Blessed Trinity…703-803-3007 ORTHODOX Holy Trinity Orthodox Church…703-818-8372 St. Raphael Orthodox Church…703-303-3047 PRESBYTERIAN Centreville Presbyterian Church…703-830-0098 Chantilly Presbyterian Church…703-449-1354 Clifton Presbyterian Church…703-830-3175 Young Saeng Korean Presbyterian Church…703-818-9200 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Wellspring United Church of Christ…703-257-4111 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ January 15-21, 2009 ❖ 13 Schools Complete Dental Care Hoops with a Heart for Peterson Centreville’s Kaitie Clarkin and her teammates on the University of Mary for the Entire Family Washington’s women’s basketball team are dedicating their Monday, Jan. 19, game Sixty-one Fairfax County Public to the memory of Erin Peterson, who was a basketball star at Westfield High. Just Schools teachers earned national board BRUCE R. HUTCHISON, D.D.S. like last year’s game, they are choosing to remember one victim of the shootings certification from the National Board for at Virginia Tech to keep their hopes and dreams alive. Professional Teaching Standards in 2008. MICHAEL H. GORMAN, D.D.S. The women’s game is at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 8 p.m. Both games The local FCPS teachers, with their are in Fredericksburg against Arlington’s Marymount University. WHITNEY S. JARRELL, D.D.S. schools in parentheses, are: Frances Admission is free, but the players are accepting donations for the Erin Peterson Besalel (Bull Run Elementary); Fund, which sponsors college scholarships. Information about the fund is at Frances Peterson (Liberty Middle); www.erinpetersonfund.org. Mary Alice Soller (London Towne FAMILY DENTISTRY Donations may also be mailed to the Erin Peterson Fund, 5309 Braddock Ridge Elementary); Nikki Wright (Oak Hill Drive, Centreville, VA 20120. Elementary); Jennifer Brown (Poplar 14245-P Centreville Sq. Tree Elementary); Anna Slevin (Rocky Run Middle); Deirdre Crescioli and Centreville, VA 20121 Tara Willenbrock (Westfield High).

Clifton Children’s Academy will 703-830-9110 be holding a registration open house for Kindergarten and morning, afternoon and full-day preschool classes on Thurs- Early Morning, Dentistry for day, Jan. 22, from 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. Evening Appointments Adults and Children and 1-2 p.m. This is for registration for Available Fall 2009. Bring your child and come to Most Insurances Accepted! tour the school. The school is located at Children’s Dentistry 14315 Compton Road in Centreville. Accepting New Delta Dental Patients Call 703-968-8455. Visit the Web site at Dr. Ruksana Talaksi Anthony D. Falbo D.D.S. and Judith A. Thomas D.D.S. www.childrensacademy.com . Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry • Over 15 Years of Experience 14245-F Centreville Square (703) 815-0775 The Fairfax High School The- • Specialized Care for Infants, atre Department - The F/X Players Children, & Teens will present “Singing in the Rain” Jan. 23, 24, 30, and 31 at Fairfax High • Gentle care in a relaxing atmosphere School, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. • State-of-the-art office Showtimes for the Friday and Saturday • Digital X-rays evening performances are 7:30 p.m. • Nitrous Oxide Advanced ticket purchase is recom- mended. Tickets may be purchased • IV Sedation by Board online at www.fxplayers.org. Certified Anesthesiologist • Many Insurances Accepted Fairfax County Public Schools is searching for teachers, counselors, speech pathologists, occupational and 703-266-9090 physical therapists, social workers, and 14245-M Centreville Sq • Centreville, VA 20121 psychologists for the 2009-10 school WEEKDAYS UNITED CONCORDIA 24 HOUR year. A Secondary School Instructional www.CentrevilleChildrensDentistry.com SATURDAYS • EVENINGS PARTICIPANT EMERGENCY CARE Job Fair will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, (snow date Jan. 31) and an Elementary School Instructional Job Fair on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, (snow date Feb. 28), at Oakton High School. Change the Face of Your Skin The job fair interviews are by invitation only. Candidates interested in being considered for an interview should fol- low the Job Fair Guidelines found at WE OFFER TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS www.fcps/.edu/DHR. Candidates inter- Both of our beautiful, modern offices use the ested in the secondary school latest technology in orthodontic treatment for instructional fair must complete all steps children and adults. by the close of business on Jan. 16, Flexible interest free payment plans are available 2009, and candidates interested in the Most insurance plans are accepted elementary school instructional fair Convenient Saturday and evening hours must complete all steps by close of busi- BOARD CERTIFIED DIPLOMATE ness on Feb. 13, 2009. Of THE AMERICAN BOARD OF ORTHODONTICS Pleasant Valley Preschool will be holding its annual Open House and Reg- Call for your FREE Initial Consultation istration on Monday, Jan. 26 from Centreville Gainesville 9:30-11:30 a.m. A cooperative pre- Mandira Med Spa 6138 Redwood Square 7521 Virginia Oaks Dr., school with classes available for 3 and Center, Suite 103 Suite 120 4 year olds, the school is located in the 703-815-0127 703-754-4880 Greenbriar Community Center, 4615 877-SPA-1020 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. Call 703- www.nvaortho.com 378-6911 or visit the Web site at www.MandiraMedSpa.com www.pleasantvalleypreschool.com. St. Joseph School in Herndon is • Laser Hair Removal inviting parents to an Open House from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. St. • Botox • Restylane Cosmetic, Family Joseph School received the Blue Ribbon of Excellence in 2007 because its stu- dents consistently score in the top 10 and Laser Dentistry percent in the nation. It is the highest 25% OFF award given by the Department of Edu- FREE Jose Aunon, D.D.S. cation. Parents will have the Laser Hair Removal opportunity to meet the Principal, Joan Consultation & Skincare 6134 Redwood Square Ctr. Cargill, tour the state-of-the-art facility, Suite 202 including new classrooms, science lab, Medically Supervised computer lab, inner courtyard play- Centreville, VA 20121 ground, and more. Tuition assistance Located at available. Principal Cargill’s presenta- Samuel Aronhime, D.M.D. tion at 9:30 a.m., with guided tours to Chantilly Family Practice Center follow. Call 703-880-4350. 4437 Brookfield Corporate Dr. (1/4 mi. from the Chantilly Post Office) 703-266-BITE (2483) Westfield High School Interna- Early A.M. & Evening Appts. Available tional Night will be held on Friday, Check out our competitive prices Feb. 13 from 7-9 p.m. in the auditorium. www.virginialaserdental.com Intermission offers international food on our website and henna designs as well as exposure to other clubs here at Westfield High. 14 ❖ Centre View South ❖ January 15-21, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View Sports Editor Jason Mackey 703-917-6438 or Sports [email protected] Tackling the Hardwood Westfield’s Ryder delivers on both the basketball court and football field.

By Jason Mackey Centre View

t one point during practice Aon Monday evening, Westfield’s Jacob Ryder bent his knees and quickly flung himself toward the basketball hoop overhead. In an action di- rected at nobody in particular, he wanted to try and at least touch Courtesy Photo/Brian Newell the rim. Raeshawn Smith (far right) and Jamon Cofield, pictured Ryder nipped the backboard. here with Herman Boone and Bill Yoast of the 1971 T.C. Linemen — what can you do? Williams Titans, played in the Football University Youth For the past four years, Ryder All-American Bowl on Jan. 4 in San Antonio, Texas. has played offensive line for Westfield’s football team and transitioned to the basketball Photo by Jason Mackey/Centre View court after the season. It’s not un- An offensive tackle on the football field, Jacob Ryder has common for high school athletes also been an effective guard for the Westfield basketball ‘A Little More to perform double duty — team, averaging nine points and four rebounds a game. Centreville’s Warren Denny excels in both — but most of those football players aren’t “He might be an offensive tackle playing guard, offensive lineman. Contact’ but he’s an athletic offensive tackle playing guard,” And they certainly aren’t offensive tackles. said Westfield coach Doug Ewell. Ryder helped the Bulldogs win the 2007 Virginia “With Jacob, his work ethic is different than that Jamon Cofield and Raeshawn Smith AAA state title and blocked for 1,964-yard rusher of anybody I’ve ever met,” said senior center Chris Jordan Anderson this past fall. On the basketball Kearney. “He’s a big football player, but as soon as travel to Texas for all-star game. court, Ryder prides himself in getting to loose balls he’s off the field he switches mindsets like a light and causing havoc on defense. He also averages switch. around nine points and four rebounds per game. “He gets in that frame of mind for basketball, and I’m pretty sure that no other lineman is out here play- By Jason Mackey gether. ing basketball at the guard position like he is.” Centre View Football University is an invita- tion-only camp for higher-level RYDER CLAIMS he’s more of a football player he hardest thing, Jamon youth football players, and the playing basketball than a basketball player playing TCofield said, was getting event was held in conjunction with football, and his size supports that argument. Gen- used to the contact again. the U.S. Army All-American Bowl erously listed at 5-foot-11 and ungenerously listed His team had wrapped up a 10-0 for high school players. The five- at 215 pounds, Ryder looks like a football player. season, winning the Washington day event featured 144 players — Ewell ribs Ryder annually for his player’s lack of D.C. Area Metropolitan Youth Su- split into six teams — from across fitness come basketball season. Football, Ewell says, per Bowl, and he had been cho- the country. consists of five-second plays followed by 35 seconds sen to play in a prestigious all-star Cofield, Smith, Newell and Gor- of downtime. Basketball? A different story. game. don arrived at San Antonio’s This leads to the increased running program that Trouble was, Cofield hadn’t hit Alamodome on Wednesday, Dec. Ewell puts his players through at the beginning of someone or been hit for weeks. He 31 and started with a 10 a.m. prac- every season. Sure, there are benefits on the court, was trying to adjust to life on the tice the next morning — New but it also helps his football players mold themselves basketball court. But when the all- Year’s Day. In all, participants into basketball shape. star game you’re chosen for fea- soaked in more than 11 hours of Despite his considerable size and the lack of run- tures 48 of the top seventh-grad- practice time. ning that belies the life of offensive lineman, Ryder, ers from across the country, you “They really saw how great the like several other football players on the team, has don’t mind the return to contact. level of competition was around fulfilled his commitment to the basketball program. “I was actually trying to get into the country,” said Newell, who “There’s a little adjustment period after football basketball this year,” Cofield said. worked with the running backs is over,” Ryder said. “After a couple weeks I’m usu- “But when our coach got me in and defensive line on Cofield’s ally pretty good. It’s just different muscles and dif- [the Football University Youth All- team. Gordon worked with the ferent athletic skills. I have to work on my condi- American Bowl] I said, ‘What the wide receivers and linebackers. tioning and stamina because in basketball there’s heck, I might as well have a little no break.” bit more contact in my life.’” PLAYERS AND COACHES “He comes to practice like it’s his job,” Ewell said. One of Cofield’s teammates from met Pro Football Hall of Famers “He’s going to be real successful in the workforce the Chantilly Youth Association Ken Houston and Roger Wehrli. because he treats practice like a job.” 95-pound American Vikings, They also spent time with Herman eighth-grader Raeshawn Smith, Boone and Bill Yoast of the 1971 THAT ATTITUDE has rubbed off on his team- was chosen to play as well. Head T.C. Williams Titans and heard a Photo by Jason Mackey/Centre View mates. With a 69-51 win over Robinson Tuesday coach Brian Newell and assistant motivational talk from former Westfield senior center Chris Kearney has night, the Bulldogs improved to 12-1 overall, 4-0 in Ray Gordon were picked to help Philadelphia Eagle Vince Papali. averaged 21 points, 12 rebounds and four the Concorde District. They’ve won 10 straight games lead the team and the foursome On Sunday, after four practices blocks for the Bulldogs this year. See Hardwood, Page 16 traveled to San Antonio, Texas to- See Contact, Page 16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ January 15-21, 2009 ❖ 15 Sports Contact From Page 15 Cofield, a fullback and line- Paul VI Helps Out and a walk-through, teams hit backer this past season for the Vi- the field for three bowl games. kings, accumulated 1,008 rushing Three women from Paul VI High School have Cofield’s team took the field first yards and scored 16 touchdowns. been chosen from thousands of worldwide appli- but dropped a 21-14 decision to He also posted 77 tackles. Smith cants to attend the Global Youth Activation Sum- the West All-Stars. Playing in the played tailback and outside line- mit this February in Boise, Idaho. first of two eighth-grade games, backer, piling up 1,393 all-purpose The summit will take place during the 2009 Spe- Smith helped his team to a 16-14 yards with 61 tackles. cial Olympics World Winter Games. Attending will win. “I didn’t expect to have two-a- be junior Natalie Mills (athlete), junior Nicole “My favorite part was playing day practices for around two hours Simon (peer mentor) and Mary Jo Gregory football,” Smith said. “I like to play. or so, but it was all worth it at the (teacher/chaperone). 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To be part Oil Change Automotive of the Webinar, contact [email protected]. Dale Makes Proposal 14500-B Lee Rd., Chantilly Courtesy Photo With little surprise or fanfare, Fairfax County Westfield graduate Ryan Wever, a schools superintendent Jack D. Dale last week 703-817-0650 sophomore defensive back at Christo- visit us at www.vikingautomotive.com made public his budget drafted for the fiscal year pher Newport, snagged three intercep- 2009-10, cutting funding for girls gymnastics but tions this season for the Captains. not indoor track and field. Both sports had been under scrutiny since a pro- posal was unveiled back in November that fea- tured three best-to-worst-case scenarios. Gymnas- Wever Earns Postseason tics appeared all three, indoor track and field only on the most severe. Honors “The logic remains the same,” Dale said of the Ryan Wever, a sophomore defensive back at choice to cut gymnastics. According to both Dale Christopher Newport University, was named sec- and Fairfax County director of student activities ond team All-USA South Conference and to the Bill Curran, around 125 girls compete and the two Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) All- cited the sport’s availability at the club level as State football team. Wever tied for the team lead another reason for the measure. with three interceptions, finished fourth on the One thing that hasn’t remained the same is the team in tackles (48) and set a school record with school district’s budget shortfall. a 69-yard fumble return for a touchdown. The It was originally expected to be around $170 Captains were 8-2 this year, winning their con- million, but if the Board of Supervisors denies a ference title and advancing to the NCAA Divi- 3.5 percent funding increase that Dale asked for sion III playoffs. Wever was a 2007 graduate of with his latest budget, the shortfall could trigger Westfield High School where he started for three that most severe case in which indoor track and years, helping the Bulldog football team win a field is also cut. pair of Concorde District championships and make two Northern Region title-game appear- ances. Hardwood From Page 15 four of the five leading scorers from Scanlon was on of the team’s last year’s 21-3 team, the Bulldogs few known commodities entering ahead of a showdown with have achieved a remarkable offen- this season after averaging 7.8 Chantilly (12-1, 4-0) on Friday. sive balance, with the ability to score points and four rebounds a season With five strong senior captains from inside and out. ago. — Kearney, Ryder, Jay Jackson, Kearney, who was named the “We play for each other and Peter Scanlon and A.V. Lawless — Bulldog Bash’s Most Valuable when you do that good things will Westfield has developed a close- Player in late December, has con- happen,” Scanlon said. “We start ness that results in a circle at mid- tributed an average of 21 points, inside and that opens things up. court after every practice, airing 12 rebounds and four blocks per People respect that, and that opens out thoughts and trying to end game, while Scanlon has been the things up for everybody else.” practice on a positive note. team’s second-leading scorer with You know, it’s sorta like running During games Westfield has been around 12 points and five re- the football to set up the pass. equally as smooth. Despite losing bounds per contest. Ask Ryder, he’d know.

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