Stories for September 2012

Uncorking the Possibilities

Local builders say wine storage options are almost limitless.

From those who sip an occasional glass of Chianti with friends to enthusiastic oenophiles, the notion of owning a wine cellar is fascinating to many people. In fact, a recent U.S. Luxury-Home Market survey by Wine Trends, a wine-consulting firm, showed that 67 percent of respondents were interested in incorporating wine storage into their homes.

Centre View Calendar: Sept. 28, 2012

Upcoming events and activities

Demand for Help Grows Each Year

WFCM celebrates 25th anniversary.

In 1987, a dozen churches in Centreville, Chantilly and Fair Oaks were inundated with people walking in and asking for food and money. Eventually, the pastors discussed it among themselves and devised a plan.

Centre View Roundups: Sept. 28, 2012

Roundups

County Police Chief Tapped for New Position

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Police Chief Dave Rohrer as deputy county executive for public safety. He’ll begin his new job Oct. 20.

Crafts, Plays, Dance: Events for Fall

Below is a partial listing of autumn events happening in the area:

Brief: Fall for Fairfax KidsFest Returns

Enjoy the best that fall has to offer at the 20th annual Fall for Fairfax KidsFest on two days this year, Saturday, September 29, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway.

Training Solutions Marks 17 Years

Chantilly-based Training Solutions, Inc., co-owned by Michael and Sharon Ferraro, is celebrating its 17th anniversary this month.

Brief: CVHS Notes

Upcoming events at CVHS.

Letter: Volunteer to Monitor Streams

How can too much water be a bad thing? Why does the EPA want Fairfax County to control storm water? Come see for yourselves: join your neighbors at one of the many quarterly stream monitoring events around the county.

Editorial: Vote Now

Don't sweat voter ID; voter registration card, current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government check with name, address of voter will work.

Changes in Virginia's voter identification rules are causing confusion in many quarters, and some voters might be tempted to stay home rather than deal with a difficult situation. Slow down, there are alternatives, including a current utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck indicating the name and address of the voter.

Centre View Bulletin Board: Sept. 28, 2012

Upcoming events and activities.

Family Fun At Cox Farms

Cool, crisp weather, apple cider, pumpkins and changing leaves are sure signs of autumn. In the local area, it also means it’s time for the annual fall festival at Cox Farms.

Get Ready for Clifton Day

45th annual festival is Sunday, Oct. 7.

Live bands, moonbounces, handmade crafts, Civil War re-enactors, food galore, pony rides and a unicyclist — all these things and more will be part of the 45th annual Clifton Day. The festival is slated for Sunday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Rain date is Oct. 14.)

Chantilly Chargers Celebrate Homecoming

Chantilly High held its homecoming parade Friday, Sept. 21, in Greenbriar.

Classified Advertising Sept 26, 2012

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Fall Fun: Beer and Brats

Bands, bratwurst, and brews to celebrate Bavaria

What to do and see this fall

Column: My Team

Not literally, of course. Nor am I the coach or the general manager. But I do feel like an owner, in that there are people that I invest in – again not literally, but definitely emotionally.

Haunted House Returns This Fall

Annual Bradley Farm event will raise money for FISH.

The Bradley Farm neighborhood in Herndon will host what has fast become an annual fall tradition, their annual haunted house. Now in its sixth year, this year’s theme will be "The Evil Around Us," a focus on local legends.

Classified Advertising Sept 19, 2012

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Center View Calendar: Sept. 20, 2012

Upcoming events and activities.

Center View Bulletin Board: Sept. 20, 2012

Upcoming events and activities

No Bail for Wolfe

He’ll be retried in October by Fairfax County’s head prosecutor.

More than 10 years have passed since Chantilly High grad Justin Wolfe has been inside a Prince William County courtroom. The last time, June 26, 2002, he was sentenced to death for ordering the March 2001, execution-style killing of Centreville High grad Danny Petrole.

Walk, Dance, Play, Help

WFCM fundraiser is Sept. 29 at the nZone.

Local residents can have a good time while helping people in their own neighborhoods. On Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9-11 a.m., Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) is holding a “Help the Homeless” Community Walk, Zumba Class and Family Fun event.

Buying Pizza Can Help Fight Thyroid Cancer

When Nikki Ferraro was a Chantilly High School junior in April 2010, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. But while undergoing treatment, she gathered about 30 friends and organized a Relay for Life team.

Smaller School with Pilot Programs

Stone Middle principal discusses what’s new this year.

When Scott Phillips first came to Stone Middle School some 11 years ago, it was jammed to the rafters with 1,350 students. Then Liberty Middle opened in 2002, and Stone’s enrollment dropped significantly.

Center View Roundups: Sept. 20, 2012

Free Carseat Inspections, Low-Cost Rabies Clinic Offered, Democratic Women to Meet, Meet Congressional Candidates, Author To Discuss Battle, Fair Oaks CAC to Meet, Countywide Transportation Meeting, Sully District Council Meeting, Park Authority to Meet, Clifton Day is Oct. 7 and WFCM Seeks Food, Volunteers

Door-to-Door with Chantilly Voters

Volunteers mobilize for Obama campaign.

About 10 volunteers from President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign met outside Rocky Run Middle School on Saturday before fanning out into Chantilly’s Poplar Tree Estates neighborhood to canvass the residents.

Children Enjoy Kid Fest in Clifton

Kid Fest, a day of fun reuniting children sent to other schools after Clifton Elementary was closed, was held Saturday, Sept. 15, in the Clifton Town Park.

Help Feed Hungry Children

Last year, Centreville Elementary created a backpack program at the school to help feed students in need when school’s not in session. Through this program, children identified by CES as requiring some food assistance are given a small bag with enough food to get them through the weekend. The goal on Sept. 29 is to fill 700 bags with food for these students.

‘A Forklift on Steroids’

Firehouse Subs gives firefighters $10,000 toward search tool.

When disasters nearly anywhere in the world trap people in buildings and under rubble, Fairfax County’s Urban Search and Rescue Team is often called to find and rescue them. Now, thanks to a new piece of equipment called a telehandler, the team will be even better prepared for the task.

Center View School Notes: Sept. 20, 2012

School Notes

A Cabbage Harvest

Last year, the third graders at Greenbriar West Elementary School planted cabbages and this week they harvested them. The cafeteria staff served it to the current fourth graders.

Letter: Preserving Open Space 

You often don’t hear stories of government actually working well, so I thought people would enjoy hearing about Virginia’s great successes in land preservation.

Bereavement Group To Meet

Rachel Crossett was just 6 in July 2001 when she died of cancer after a long fight. Her death devastated her mother, Meg Crossett; but with a husband and other children to care for, she had to be strong and carry on.

Historical-Novel Author Comes to Clifton Sunday

The Clifton Café will host the signing of a new historical novel, “Madness: The War of 1812,” by Dennis Byrne — father of Clifton Betterment Association member Don Byrne — this Sunday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m.-noon. The Clifton Café is at 7144 Main St. in the Town of Clifton.

Column: Refillable. Rechargeable. Reusable.

More like replaceable. Obviously, I want to remain positive and believe that today is not a good day to die (Worf from “Star Trek: Next Generation”) and that there will be many more tomorrows to live for and days beyond that to plan for. However, having a terminal disease has a tendency to darken up those rose-colored glasses.

Hospital Breaks Ground on New Building

Medical office building will add 180,000 square feet to campus.

The Reston Hospital Center broke ground on their new medical office building Monday, Sept. 17. The new building, which is estimated to be completed in late fall 2013, will add 180,000 square feet of physician offices and hospital services.

For Justin Wolfe, It’s Good and Bad News

State won’t appeal overturned convictions, but Prince William plans to retry him.

For Justin Wolfe and his family, the past week has been a rollercoaster of emotions. On Friday, Sept. 7, the state attorney general’s office said it won’t appeal his overturned convictions in a murder-for-hire, death-penalty and drug-dealing case.

Hoping for a Traffic Signal

Willow Springs parents describe transportation troubles.

It’s not a done deal, yet. But if the traffic volume at the intersection of Braddock Road and Willow Springs School Road warrants it, a traffic signal will someday be installed there. And it can’t come soon enough for Willow Springs Elementary parents and schoolbus drivers.

Roundups

Best-Buddies Fundraiser, Republican Women to Meet, Meet New Sully Commander, Free Carseat Inspections, Democratic Women to Meet, Sully District Council Meeting, Centreville Civil War Tour, Bike Summit Is Slated, Women's Self Defense Program, WFCM Seeks Food, Volunteers and Meals on Wheels Volunteers .

Kid Fest in Clifton

Food, fun, music and games in the park.

Music, games, food and an all-around good time – that’s what’s in store for those attending Kid Fest in Clifton. It’s slated for this Saturday, Sept. 15, from noon-5 p.m., in the town park.

LTES Teachers Cook Up Welcome Back Picnic

London Towne students came back to school on Thursday, Aug. 30, to meet their new teachers for the 2012-2013 school year.

Centreville Elementary Celebrates

At least 1,000 people attended Centreville Elementary’s Welcome Back (to school) Picnic, last Friday evening, Sept. 7, on the school grounds.

The Community Remembers

Each year, firefighters from Station 38 in Centreville place 343 flags on their station's front lawn in honor and memory of the 343 New York City firefighters who lost their lives, Sept. 11, 2001, following the attacks on the World Trade Center. To each flag is attached the name and unit of one of those heroes.

Why CBC’s Members Love Their Church

During the Saturday, Sept. 8, open house at Centreville Baptist Church, members toured the new addition and talked about why their church is special to them.

‘A Place for People With a Purpose’

Centreville Baptist Church celebrates new worship center.

Centreville Baptist Church has a new worship center, bookstore, classrooms and area for gatherings and fellowship. But the Rev. Billy Ross knows it means much more than just a new addition to the facility.

The Background: Drugs, Murder and Money

When 21-year-old, Centreville High grad Danny Petrole was slain in his car in front of his Bristow townhouse, March 15, 2001, it stunned the community and devastated his family. It also led police to discover a drug ring of major proportions operating in the Centreville/Chantilly area.

Letter: Not Respectful

I was sorry to see Delegate Albo jump on the bandwagon of misinterpretation for partisan ends. President Obama when he made his statement regarding building a business and not building it solely on your own was referring to the foundation that has been laid in this country that allows entrepreneurial spirit and endeavors to blossom.

Letters: Appreciates Picnic’s Support

Centreville Elementary School’s Annual Welcome Back Picnic was a huge success. Hundreds of families turned out for what was a spectacular evening of fun, food and information.

Letters: Multi-State Effort Saves Kitten

This [letter] is not only raise awareness to this cause but also to the many others cases similar to this on the Give Forward site that would genuinely be life altering for any family in need.

Letter: Letters Change One Can Believe In

Today, America’s citizens stand at a crossroads that will determine the destiny of the country. We are in desperate need of a leader who understands that deficit spending in not free money. We need a leader who understands how the economy works and how to create jobs.

Local Real Estate: Top Sales in July 2012

Burns’ 3 TDs Propel Westfield to Lopsided Victory

Six Bulldogs score at least one touchdown against TC

Westfield quarterback Chris Mullins connected with Devon Burns for three touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 55-28 victory against T.C. Williams.

McGorty Wins Invitational

Chargers capture boys’ team title, girls finish fifth.

Chantilly's Sean McGorty won the boy's individual title at the Monroe Parker Invitational.

Classified Advertising Sept. 12, 2012

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Column: Trip Without a Fall

Recently, for the first time in nearly two years, I took a trip without having my car. Significant to me in that not “having my car” meant not being able to transport/have all my cancer things.

Teachers Are Excited about New School Year

The bells have all rung and the students returned to their classes this week. But school started earlier for their teachers, who spent part of their summer working on lesson plans and readying their classrooms for the new school year.

Lesson Plan For Success

Teachers are excited about the new school year.

The bells have all rung and the students returned to their classes this week. But school started earlier for their teachers, who spent part of their summer working on lesson plans and readying their classrooms for the new school year.

School Begins Again for Local Students

More than 181,000 students headed back to their classrooms Tuesday morning, Sept. 6, for the start of the 2012-13 school year. They toted backpacks, lunchboxes and assorted supplies and greeted the new year with varying degrees of enthusiasm.

Back to the Classroom

School begins again for local students.

More than 181,000 students headed back to their classrooms Tuesday morning, Sept. 6, for the start of the 2012-13 school year. They toted backpacks, lunchboxes and assorted supplies and greeted the new year with varying degrees of enthusiasm.

Centre View Calendar, Sept. 5, 2012

Email announcements to centreview@connectionnewspapers.com. Photos welcome.

Centre View Roundups, Sept. 5 2012

Centre View Round-ups, Sept. 5, 2012: Youth Group Volunteer Arrested; Back-To-School Safety; Free Carseat Inspections; Park Authority to Meet; Charitable Donations Still Accepted; Draft Bicycle Master Plan

Centre View Bulletin Board, Sept. 5, 2012

Email announcements to centreview@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos welcome.

Cool Cars in Clifton

The 13th Annual Labor Day Car Show in Clifton was Monday, Sept. 3. All proceeds went to Life with Cancer and the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program.

Kick Starting Fundraising Efforts

Bite Me Cancer Foundation raises awareness and research funding.

The Bite Me Cancer Foundation in Chantilly held its first two fundraising events to support its Teen Support Bag program and thyroid cancer research. Proceeds from the events totaled more than $6,500.

Wylie, MacDougall Wed

Laura Ann Wylie and Scott Clement MacDougall were married Saturday, March 31, 2012 at The Tower Club in Tysons Corner.

Mitchell, Hammond Engaged

Larry and Mary Mitchell of Centreville and Joan Hammond of Tulare, Calif. and Richard Hammond of Irvine, Calif. are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Michael Stephen and Michelle Marie.

Letter: Support for Needy Students Appreciated

Because of the generosity of our churches, businesses, and individuals, more than 1,700 students will go back to school with the backpacks and supplies they need for success.

Ready for Some Football

Centreville High inaugurates new, artificial-turf fields.

When the Centreville High football team beat Lake Braddock last Friday, 28-27, it underscored the Wildcats’ intention to successfully defend their regional title. It was also the inaugural game on their new, artificial-turf field.

Sprinkler Extinguishes Apartment Fire

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to an apartment fire, Tuesday, Aug. 28 at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the Fair Oaks area of Fairfax County. The garden apartment is located at 4104 Monument Court.

Restaurant Fund-Raiser Benefits Best Buddies

Event scheduled for Sept. 16.

Piero’s Corner Italian Restaurant will host a Best Buddies fund-raiser Sunday, Sept. 16, at 5 p.m. for its busboy, Eric Latcheran of Chantilly, and his friend Ryan Gutkowski of Clifton. The restaurant is at 9959 Main St. in Fairfax.

Classified Advertising Sept. 5, 2012

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Local Real Estate: July 2012 Sales in $800,000s

Centreville Edges Lake Braddock in Season-Opening Thriller

Wildcats score in final minute to beat Bruins, 28-27.

Centreville overcomes 13-point deficit to beat Lake Braddock.

Column: Symptoms or just Sometimes

Making the best of a bad situation, that’s how I roll (I’m a Red Sox fan after all). Some days are easier than others, some symptoms/treatments/results are better than others. And some columns make more sense than others. But that’s cancer for you: an equal opportunity “screwer-upper.”

ArtSpace Hosts Paint Herndon

Local adult, teen and youth painters take to streets Saturday.

Hannah Cameron Cadenazzi came into this year’s Paint Herndon with some big shoes to fill. Her sister Mhairi won the youth competition last year, and Hannah aimed to do the same thing: spend Saturday, Sept. 1, painting her entry for the annual art contest.

Students GIVE Back in Big Way

Student-run educational nonprofit celebrates third year, expansion of services.

During his freshman year at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Kevin Cao had the opportunity to volunteer at Belvedere Elementary School in Falls Church. What he learned there is having impact around the Fairfax County School system to this day.

Chantilly Field Hockey Struggles to Finish

The Chantilly field hockey team competed in the "Under the Lights" tournament Aug. 24-25.

Centreville Field Hockey Finding the Cage

The Centreville field hockey team competed in the "Under the Lights" tournament Aug. 24-25.