Centreville ❖ Clifton ❖ Little Rocky Run SOUTHERN EDITION MAY 26 - JUNE 1, 2011 25 CENTSVolume Newsstand XXV, NO. Price 1 Post Office Dedicated in Juskalian’s Honor neighbor Greg Mathieson, who initially con- Centreville man tacted U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th) about served in three wars. naming the post office building in Juskalian’s honor. Wolf introduced a bill to that effect and, on Nov. 29, 2010, the U.S. By Bonnie Hobbs House of Representatives passed it. Centre View U.S. Sen. Mark Warner then shepherded it though the Senate, where it also passed, ol. George Juskalian didn’t live and President Barack Obama later signed to see the Sully Station branch it into law. As a result, the Sully Station Post of the U.S. Post Office in Office will now be known as the Col. George C by Photo Centreville named after him, Juskalian Post Office. but his family did. His wife, children and “The help of Congressman Wolf’s staff, grandchildren were at Saturday’s dedication members of Centreville’s American Legion ceremony and they couldn’t have been Bonnie Hobbs Post 1995 and VFW Post 8469 [Blue and prouder. Gray] of Fairfax also made this possible,” “He felt so strongly about letters, and said Mathieson. “In receiving this honor, thanking people was always so important Col. Juskalian does not stand alone, but to him,” said his daughter, Elissa represents all POWs and other World War Jamaldinian. “So this is the best way of ap- View /Centre II veterans in perpetuity.” preciating someone — to dedicate some- The dedication ceremony was Saturday thing that’ll always be in existence.” afternoon, May 21, and was attended by Still, said his wife of 40 years, Lucine some 200 friends, neighbors and relatives Juskalian of Centreville’s Virginia Run com- of the Juskalians, as well as war veterans, munity, “I wish he knew; he would have former POWs and members of the Arme- been so happy and proud.” Standing beside the plaque are (from left) Lucine Juskalian; Joe nian community. Participants included poli- He died July 4, 2010 at age 96, but lives Jamaldinian holding his son, George, beside wife, Elissa Jamaldinian; ticians, clergymen, postal employees and on in the hearts and minds of those who and Tanya, Lara and Kevork Juskalian. students. knew and loved him. “World War II veter- Peter DeFreece, commander of American ans are the Greatest Generation, and the Juskalian served in the Army for 30 years, including two silver stars, four bronze stars, Legion Post 1995, was the moderator. United States is the most powerful country retiring in 1967 as a full colonel. He fought the Legion of Merit and the Army Commen- Westfield High’s band and choir performed in the world because of that generation,” in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, was a POW dation Medal. the National Anthem, and the Chantilly said his wife on Saturday. “It was the in- for 27 months and received a slew of med- He and his family moved to Centreville spiring example of the new generation.” als and ribbons for distinguished service — in 1989 and made many friends, including See Post Office, Page 4 Poplar Tree Road Widening Project Starting Soon county construction manager, gave Road closure will “The utility companies were re- the latest update to some three last all summer. locating their underground fiber dozen people in the Sully District optics and cable,” said Todd Governmental Center. Minnix, chief of the Transportation “School ends June 21 and, the By Bonnie Hobbs Design Division of the county’s next day, the road will be closed Centre View Department of Transportation. from Braddock Ridge to Sully “Plus, there were weather delays Park,” said Lim. “And it will be airfax County is widening — and they also ran into more closed all summer until school Poplar Tree Road from two rock than they expected.” opens, Sept. 6. No traffic will go /Centre View /Centre F to four lanes between Sully But things are moving along Station Drive in the north and now; and Monday night, May 23, See Widening, Page 2 Braddock Ridge Drive in the south. Minnix and Vannak “Sam” Lim, a And this time, it’s really going to happen. 5-27-11 home in Requested Bonnie Hobbs Time sensitive materil. sensitive Time When local residents first heard Postmaster: Attention details of the project, two years PERMIT #322 PERMIT ago, construction was supposed to MD Easton, Photo by Photo start in summer 2010 and end a PAID Vannak “Sam” Lim, left, listens while Todd Minnix year later. But utility work took Postage U.S. answers a resident’s question about the Poplar Tree much longer than anyone realized STD PRSRT Road widening project. it would. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2011 ❖ 1 FOCUS News “My number one priority is to stay focused on my client’s needs. Every client is unique. That’s why, as a Long & Foster agent, I focus closely on what you say. Then I put my local expertise, pricing knowledge, and Widening Project To Start Soon marketing services to work to get you exactly what you want. Please call me with your real estate needs. From Page 1 wanted assurances I offer the highest level of service available.” that the county Give him a call today. .it will be through on Poplar Tree Road because part of the would erect new, the best move you ever make! new road overlaps the old road.” wooden fences when Over the years, Poplar Tree Road was constructed the project was done. in sections as development occurred, but not wid- Minnix said it would ened into four lanes, all the way. So there are four- and that they’d be 7 CERTIFIED DISTRESSED lane, divided roadways on either end, and the county feet tall. Experience… PROPERTY © the Difference! EXPERT wants to connect them. In 2006, it obtained devel- Shackelford’s hus- DISCOVER oper contributions to begin the design; and in No- band, Bill, asked why See Complete School Information THE DISTINCT vember 2007, a transportation bond referendum the trail will be low- & VIRTUAL TOUR at www.seln4u.com ADVANTAGE! yielded the rest of the funding for the approximately ered 18 inches, mak- $6.2 million project. ing his yard slope for- It’s needed because Poplar Tree Road is way more ward and downward than a neighborhood street — it’s classified as a mi- so that it’s difficult to Photo by Bonnie Hobbs nor arterial. It’s the only north-south road taking mow. “The trail now Fairfax County’s Todd residents to Route 28, and thousands of homes in is much higher than Minnix makes a point. Centreville feed into it. But as traffic has increased, the roadway, so we’re $574,900 VIRGINIA RUN $1,119,900 PLEASANT VIEW ESTATES Immaculate 3 Finished Level Colonial in sought- Breathtaking home w/soaring space & elegant the two-lane section has seen longer and longer de- trying to make the after Virginia Run. 5 BR upper level. Lux MBA detail throughout! 1-acre lot. Over $400K worth of lays and a bottleneck, morning and evening. trail flat,” said Lim. “But we’ll revisit the issue.” And w/jetted soak tub. Large kitchen w/adjoining options & upgrades! 3-car gar. Brazilian Rosewood family room w/FP & built-in bookshelves. Brand & marble floors. 3-lvl bump-out & 9' ceilings. The plan includes 12-foot-wide lanes, with curb Minnix said the county would look at his yard and new granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Gorgeous sunrm. Huge laundry rm. Dramatic 2- Large vaulted-roof screened porch offers a 10-mile story foyer & 2-story FR. Gourmet kit. w/birch and gutter added. A typical section will have a 5- see if anything could be done about it. view from this hill location in winter & complete cabinets & morning rm. All upper lvl BR’s w/full foot wide sidewalk on the western side of the road- Lim also warned residents that, for the next few privacy in summer! Lots of storage. Finished BA’s incl Master suite w/lux. BA w/exit to large walk-out basement. Large lot. FX7524056 roof deck...and so much more! FX7550164 way and a 6-foot-wide asphalt trail — that will tie weeks, “You’re going to hear some noise as they put in with existing trail — on the east side. Curb ramps 36-inch pipes in the 12-foot trench behind your at corners will be upgraded to meet ADA guidelines. yards.” But he said blasting would not be necessary. “Construction will take one full year, but it could AT SULLY PARK DRIVE, workmen will add a be more or less, depending on the weather,” contin- raised median and create a new, ued Lim. “However, as soon as we fin- two-lane roadway to serve as ish each portion of the road, we’ll $495,000 COUNTRY CLUB MANOR $624,900 VIRGINIA RUN Amazing lot! Gorgeous updated home with Impeccable model-condition home filled with the southbound lanes. The ex- “Construction will grade and sod your yards and replace custom heated in-ground pool and large, natural light! 4 bay windows. Cul-de-sac lot. isting two lanes will become the your fences.” fenced yard backing to 16th fairway! Lots Huge rear deck w/hot tub. 9' ceilings. Study of updates. Rear deck. Garage. Gleaming w/built-ins. Refinished hardwood floors. northbound lanes. take one full year, He said the work should proceed Completely remodeled kit. w/hickory cabinets, hardwood floors. Full, daylight basement. granite & stainless steel appliances.