Centreville ❖ Little Rocky Run Page 11 OCTOBER 16-22, 2014 25 CENTS Newsstand Price ‘Hands-On History’ Students participate in E.C. Lawrence archaeological dig. By Bonnie Hobbs said E.C. Lawrence Park Manager Centre View John Shafer during the dig. “The kids are using a $14,000 piece of rea students got to be survey equipment to go from a part of history recently control spot to the digging sites so, Awhen they participated in the future, people will know in an archaeological dig exactly where these digs were.” to find the remains of a home from Then, said Shafer, they’d know the 1800s in Ellanor C. Lawrence where to investigate and search for Park in Centreville. remnants of the burned home It’s believed to have been south- next. “These are windows of infor- east of the stone house that’s now mation into the past,” he said. the Walney Visitor Center. But this Corina Gribble, an Oakton High wood-framed house burned down junior, was happy to be part of the on Dec. 30, 1874; so under the di- experience. “I’ve been wanting to rection of the Fairfax County Park find archaeological things to do, Authority, students ages 12-16 but you had to be 18 for most of tried to find evidence of its exist- them,” she said. “So this was an ence. opportunity to be able to partici- “The Park Authority has records pate in a dig, myself.” Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View of this event, but we don’t know Runners take off from the 2013 Goblin Gallop 5K starting line. where on the landscape it was,” See Students, Page 10 21st Annual Goblin Gallop Nears And each year, money raised from the Goblin Gal- Event benefits families lop is used for numerous, small grants to help childhood cancer victims and their families. of children with cancer. Rain or shine, the race begins and ends in front of Coastal Flats restaurant. The 1K fun run starts By Bonnie Hobbs at 8:30 a.m.; the 5K race, at 9 a.m.; and the 5K Centre View walk, at 9:10 a.m. Entry fees through Oct. 23 are $33 for the 5K run, $25 for the 5K walk and $18 hen the leaves turn colors and the for the 1K fun run. From Oct. 24 on, those fees, Wweather becomes crisp, Halloween respectively, are $35, $30 and $22. soon follows. And that means it’s time Entrants should add $5 to each amount if they’d for the Goblin Gallop. This year’s event, the 21st like a long-sleeved, rather than a short-sleeved, annual, is slated for Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Fairfax T-shirt. Register at www.goblingallop.org. Online Corner Shopping Center. registration will remain open until race time. It’s a rollicking, fun-filled event that’s enjoyable People may run individually or as part of 5K for both the participants and the onlookers. Many teams competing against each other. Participants Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View of the runners and walkers, plus those cheering may be on a coed team of at least four people; the From left: Students James McVicker, Corina Gribble and them on, wear Halloween costumes; and after- categories are organizations, families and friends. Haly Yungwirth search for historic artifacts in the ward, there are refreshments and a costume con- The top team in each category will receive fun ground. test. awards for best team costume, fastest team – add- “But there’s more to it than that,” said event ing up the four members’ times, and for the team organizer George Quadrino. “It’s a family event with the most members registered before packet 10-17-2014 in home in with a band, a moonbounce, face painting and a pickup on Oct. 24. Requested 5K. Yet at the same time, the participants are help- This year’s packet pickup is at Potomac River material. Time sensitive Time ing families facing the challenges of having a child Running, 11895 Grand Commons Ave. in Fairfax Postmaster: diagnosed with cancer.” Corner. Hours are Oct. 24, from noon-7 p.m., and Attention All proceeds from the event go to the John Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. On race day, it’s at PERMIT #322 PERMIT Quadrino Foundation to Benefit Children with the registration table, 7-8:15 a.m. MD Easton, Cancer. George Quadrino established it after his PAID See Goblin, Page 10 Postage U.S. son John died of the disease in 1985 at age 7. STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ October 16-22, 2014 ❖ 1 Halloween Candy Buy Back! News Open House Centreville Dance Acad- emy will hold an open house 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 and 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, featur- ing free dance classes, studio tours, perfor- mances by the award- winning Centreville Dance Theatre, drawings, and more. Studios will be Save Your Chompers! open for viewing and free classes will be available Kids, bring in your Halloween Candy & receive for both children and $1 per pound Up to 5 pounds! adults. Visit P M www.centrevilledance.com Mon., Nov. 3rd & Tues., Nov. 4th • 8–5 . Photo Contributed or call 703-815-3125. Come join us for our office Open House on Thursday, Oct. 23rd from 5:30-7:30 P.M. Stop by and see our new addition and enjoy some “Mama’s Donuts” and cider. Dental Office To Host Tour of Expanded Facility Complete Dental Care Drs. Bruce R. Hutchison, Michael H. Gorman, cider donuts from Mom’s Donut truck. Whitney S. Jarrell, and Brigid B. Mooney of Family When Hutchison started his practice 32 years ago for the Entire Family Dentistry are hosting an open house at their offices, he had two chairs and one employee. Today, the of- BRUCE R. HUTCHISON, D.D.S. 14245-P Centreville Square, Centreville, on Thurs- fice has 17 operatories and 30 employees. The office MICHAEL H. GORMAN, D.D.S. day, Oct. 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. has been expanded by one third with four new pa- WHITNEY S. JARRELL, D.D.S. The doctors and staff want to invite the commu- tient operatories, support staff offices and reception BRIGID B. MOONEY, D.D.S. nity to tour their newly expanded facilities, meet areas. recently hired staff and enjoy some homemade apple For more, visit www.smiles forcentreville.com. FAMILY DENTISTRY 14245-P Centreville Sq. • Centreville, VA 20121 NOVEC Joins with Operation Round Up 703-830-9110 The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative and the amount, payable to NOVEC Operation Round Up, to: Virginia Department of Social Services are offering NOVEC, P.O. Box 2710, Manassas, VA 20108. programs that will help low-income Virginians stay After receiving donations, the ORU board, com- warm this winter. 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