30 Years in Prison for Wife's Murder

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FEBRUARY 8-14, 2012 25 CENTS Newsstand Price 30 Years in Prison For Wife’s Murder lieving his wife, ‘There’s nothing Kathleen Tran, to defend this 44, was having an affair, Tong, crime.’ 43, shot and killed her in a By Bonnie Hobbs bedroom of Centre View their house. Tong Both their sons,

Photos courtesy of Mary Nelms onsumed by his own ir- John, 18, and James, 16, were Crational fears and de- home at the time. mons, Chantilly’s Tony Following a preliminary hearing, Tong had threatened to kill his Tong was indicted by the grand wife for years. In October 2010, jury and, on July 18, 2011, he he did so; and last week in Fairfax pleaded guilty to first-degree mur- County Circuit Court, he was sen- der and use of a firearm in the tenced to 30 years in prison. commission of a felony. He re- “In his petition for leniency, the turned to court last Friday, Feb. 3, defendant said he ‘was not able to for sentencing before Judge control [himself] in a moment of Lorraine Nordlund. anger,’” said Deputy At the outset, in lieu of having In costume are cast members of “The Crucible,” (from left) Corinne Holland, Erica Commonwealth’s Attorney John the medical examiner testify, the Schmidt, Maggie Mitchell, Joey Biagini, Madeleine Bloxam, Nick Burroughs, Sophia Murphy. “But there’s an abun- defense stipulated that any one of Alam, Bryan Pitt and Ben Nelms. dance of evidence that the exact the three shots Tong fired into his opposite was the situation. This wife would have been enough to defendant engaged in behavior kill her. And ballistics expert Julian over a long period of time to ter- Mason Jr. testified that, although WHS Presents ‘The Crucible’ rorize this victim and her family.” it could be done quickly, each shot toward others in the town that she doesn’t like; The crime occurred Oct. 22, fired from Tong’s .45-caliber pis- Salem Witch Trials come she calls them witches and starts a witch hunt.” 2010 in the Chantilly Green Es- tol “requires a separate pull of the See Judge, Page 13 to life on stage. Biagini calls the story “classic American litera- tates community. Mistakenly be- ture that touches base with American culture. It By Bonnie Hobbs shows what a person is willing to do when thrust Centre View into an extreme situation. The audience will be able to relate to John because he’s a likeable guy, The Play’s the Thing eaturing a cast and crew of 40 — plus above the insanity the rest of the town has be- original music created by a student — come involved in.” Chantilly, Westfield finish first, FWestfield High presents Arthur Miller’s Playing his wife, Elizabeth Proctor, is junior second in one-act competition. powerful drama, “The Crucible.” Set in See WHS Presents, Page 2 1692 Salem, Mass., it’s the story of a husband and By Bonnie Hobbs at Herndon High. wife and what happens when the husband’s former Centre View Five schools in the district com- lover falsely accuses Salem citizens of being peted. Now, the top two schools witches. ocal students showed off from each of the four districts com- “I chose this play because I love the writing and their acting chops last prising the Northern Region ad- the message: Remember and learn from the past; L week when Chantilly and vance to regional competition, don’t make the same mistakes,” said Director Susie Westfield high schools finished Feb. 11, at Lake Braddock Second- Pike. “I taught it when I was an English teacher, first and second, respectively, in ary School. and I’ve always loved it. As a theater teacher, I the Concorde District portion of Chantilly’s winning entry was think the characters are rich roles to play.” the VHSL One-Act Play Competi- “Going to School,” which it per Senior Joey Biagini portrays John Proctor, a tion. It was held Monday, Jan. 30, See Chantilly, Page 3

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She’s eventually thrown out of the house and, said Postage U.S. Biagini, “She gets in trouble for dancing and other Student Dieter Stach composed original STD PRSRT rituals she’s performed. So she shifts the focus music for Westfield’s play. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 1 BRAIN SURGERY? News If you need it, do you want a doctor who does it every 3 days or every 3 months? While Real Estate sales are not as exacting as brain surgery, there can still be plenty of headaches involved. WHS Presents ‘The Crucible’ The average agent sells about 3 homes a year. makes it “really relatable. Audi- Spencer has been the sales leader in Centreville Madeleine Bloxam. “She’s a To Go ence members will definitely form EVERY YEAR since 1993 and sold over 80 strong-willed, honest woman,” The curtain rises Friday-Satur- their own opinions of the charac- day, Feb. 17-18, at 7:30 p.m., and homes in 2011 alone. said Bloxam. “She’s aware of her Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets ters and their actions and decide Call Today…It will be the best move you make! husband’s infidelity, but believes are $10 in advance; $12 at the if what they did was morally cor- it’s important to complete her door and $10 for students with rect.” wifely duties and put it aside. Her valid IDs. Playing the Rev. John Hale, an All Seating is reserved and tick- relationship with John is strained ets are available at expert on witchcraft and the devil, CERTIFIED DISTRESSED because of this, but he knows what westfieldtheatreboosters.com. is senior Nick Burroughs. “He PROPERTY Experience…the Difference! EXPERT© he did is wrong and he tries to Some material may not be appro- questions the people who’ve been make it up to her.” priate for young children. For accused of being witches,” said DISCOVER THE DISTINCT ADVANTAGE! more information, visit the Web Thrilled with her role, Bloxam site or call 703-488-6439. Burroughs. “He’s really bright and said, “I really wanted it because focuses a lot on books and learn- she’s so complex. She has to stay ing. He comes into Salem gung- strong and controlled, while still trials.” ho about seeing if witchcraft is real pleasing her husband. There’s a lot Junior Maggie Mitchell portrays there. Then throughout the show, of back story to this character so I Abigail Williams. “She’s just 17, he goes through a huge transfor- PLEASANT HILL BROADLANDS have to know her intention in ev- but knows what she wants and mation and starts to doubt that so Single family home in Centreville! Gorgeous 3-level Colonial ery line.” isn’t afraid to go to any lengths to many people are possessed by the 3-level Colonial! 2-car garage! Backs with almost 5,000 s.f. of living She said Westfield’s capturing get it,” said Mitchell. “She knows devil.” to parkland! Sought-after school space. Great wooded lot! 2-Car the complexity of the overall story, how she’s supposed to act in the Burroughs loves his role because pyramid. Easy access to major while contrasting it with the sim- village, but she’s driven by a blind “it’s almost like playing two char- garage. 2 Fireplaces. Finished commuter routes and shopping. plicity of the set and costumes. attraction to John. And once she acters in one. I like showing his $419,900 basement. $684,900 “The words, the language and the gets a little taste of power, she does differences from beginning to story behind the drama are what’s anything to keep that control.” end.” He said the audience will important,” said Bloxam. “The Mitchell says it’s fun playing a enjoy seeing the various elements witch trials actually happened, villain. But it’s also challenging Westfield’s added to this famous and you wonder how people could because “Abigail acts differently play. have done this. But then it hap- around different people. She Senior Ben Nelms plays the Rev. VIRGINIA OAKS VIRGINIA RUN pened again with McCarthyism, knows how to push their buttons Parris. “He’s nasty, manipulative, Stunning home backing to golf course! This is no “cookie-cutter” home! $500K which is what this play’s based on. and play off their emotions.” two-faced, underhanded and Finished basement/in-law suite with in custom upgrades/remodeling! Backs to kitchenette, rec room, full BA & 5th BR. 2 Parkland! Open FR & Chef’s kitchen Arthur Miller used this play to tell She said it’s a classic play, but slimy,” said Nelms. “He’s the local Decks & screened porch. Soaring 2-story create a dramatic sunlit space. FR with what he thought of the McCarthy the way Westfield’s performing it minister in Salem and he openly FR w/FP. Main lvl library & sun room. extensive, custom built-ins & FP. Wall of manipulates the truth to get what Huge gourmet kit. Over 4,200 square feet. windows overlooking private backyard. Side-load gar. 3 BA’s up. Mstr suite w/lux. Granite, professional grade SS appliances. he wants.” BA. Fresh paint throughout! $539,900 5 BR’s up including 2 MBR’s. $724,900 Nelms said a villain is “more complicated, in-depth and three- dimensional than other characters. NEW Everything he does is so different Coming Soon! LISTING!LISTING! than what normal people do today. He takes morals and rules and JILLIANS FOREST COUNTRY CLUB MANOR bends and twists them to serve his Exquisite custom home. 5 private acres. 4 BR, garage single family purposes.” Custom lake with fountain. In-ground pool. Custom stone patio with BBQ. Over home on almost 1/3 acre in The audience will be impressed 10,000 sq. ft. of living space. Soaring great condition. Established by how powerful and moving this space and elegant details throughout. community. Great commuter play is, said Nelms. “It’s a period Sun room with gorgeous panoramic view. location. Close to schools, Walk-out basement with wine cellar and piece but, at the same time, the so much more. shopping and recreation. problems — adultery and false accusations — are very modern,” he said. “Bending the truth, and people stepping on others on their Coming Soon! Coming Soon! way up, are things we experience every day. These characters are VIRGINIA RUN JILLIANS FOREST timeless.” Almost 6,000 sq.ft. of living space. Quality-built custom estate home tucked Classmate Dieter Stach is the away on 6 private acres. Quality crafts- show’s triple threat, performing Gorgeous brick front grand colonial manship, intricate moldings, elegant three functions. As sound designer, on over 1/3 acre. Finished walk-out living areas & designer-inspired fixtures he decides which microphones go basement. Hardwood floors. throughout! Great in size, yet comfort- able feel & flow. 5 BR, 5.5 BA. 3 finished where and writes music and Gourmet kitchen & more. levels & over 8,000 s.f. sound-effect cues for the See Complete School Information & VIRTUAL TOUR at www.seln4u.com soundboard operator. As music director, he determines what mu- DON’T SETTLE FOR BUY OR SELL WITH ME— LESS THAN THE BEST! sic goes where in the play. And as USE THIS TRUCK FOR music composer, he wrote all the music used in the production. Spencer FREE! It’s orchestral and symphonic and everything is original. “My computer plays it back and records Long & Foster Realtors it, and I put it on a CD,” said Stach. “It’s a really cool program. I’m in the Music and Computer Technol- We’re .com! ogy class at the Fairfax Academy, 703-266-SALE • www.seln4u.com See Crucible, Page 5

2 ❖ Centre View North ❖ February 9-15, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Roundups News Free Carseat Inspections Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Feb. 9 and Feb 23, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and adjust them, as needed. However, because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the cor- rect use of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates and times. More than 1,000 people had carseats checked

and adjusted there in 2011. Photo courtesy of Kelly Johns Free Income Tax Preparation People who worked in 2011 and earned less than $50,000 may qualify for free, income-tax preparation. From Feb. 4-April 14, it’s available Saturdays from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road in Chantilly. If married and filing a joint return, both spouses must be present. For a list of items participants must bring with them, go to www.nvacash.org and click on “free tax preparation.”

Domestic Violence Is Targeted The cast and crew of Chantilly’s first-place, one-act play, “Going to School.” Domestic Violence is the topic of the next meeting of the Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee. It’s set for Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., in the Sully District Governmental Chantilly, Westfield Finish First, Second Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., in Chantilly. From Page 1 small ones. So in the end, the win- was cool to see us win first. I don’t In light of recent, domestic-related murders in the Centreville formed to acclaim, 10 years ago. ning play is the one striking a know how we’ll do at Regionals. It’s area, the police station’s Domestic Violence Coordinator, MPO Parents bring their son Nick to col- chord with the judges. “I tell the a whole, different playing field and Jacqi Smith, will discuss this issue. Arrests have been made in lege, along with his two sisters and kids all I want is for them to do a a new set of judges, and we don’t these cases, but the underlying problems still remain. his grandmother. The action takes better performance than the last know what the other schools are Also that evening, both the CAC’s Officer of the Quarter (for place during breakfast before they time,” said Monk. “If they do that, doing. So we’ll just go there and the last quarter of 2011) and the 2011 Officer of the Year will be leave home, during the car trip, in then it’s a success.” give it our best.” announced and honored. a registration line at college and Although Chantilly’s show is a Although Westfield’s entry, in Nick’s dorm room. comedy, Calvert says Nick was the “Oleanna,” a drama by playwright Nuclear Energy Forum Slated “It follows all the horribly em- most serious role he’s ever had, so David Mamet, came in second at Transition Centreville & Clifton will present a Nuclear Energy barrassing things Nick’s family it was the most challenging. “I’m Districts, the school’s Mitchell Forum on Monday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m., at the Sully District Gov- does to him and says about him playing a normal teen-ager who Buckley received the Best Actor ernmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Longtime that day,” said Director Ed Monk. hates his family. So it’s hard for me award and Madeleine Bloxam was nuclear activist John Steinbach will be the main speaker. He’s “Everyone can identify with that because — although my real fam- selected Best Actress. Senior Joey written on environmental, economic, social justice and nuclear experience.” ily annoys me, at times — I don’t Biagini directed the show and was issues. His published works include the map and database, “Deadly He said it’s a difficult show to feel that way about them.” happy it did so well because Radiation Hazards USA,” co-authored with his late wife, Louise perform because “there’s nothing He was pleased to receive good Westfield, too, put a great deal of Franklin-Ramirez. to hide behind — no sets, cos- feedback from the judges about his effort into its play. Steinbach will explore what’s happened en route to the touted tumes or props. The car scene is performance. “They liked the re- “Since there are only two actors “nuclear renaissance” after the nuclear power plant catastrophe at done with six chairs. So the actors lationship between my mom and in the entire show — and they Fukushima. He’ll also discuss spiraling construction costs for nuclear had to create something the audi- a cute girl I meet at college and both got awards — it really vali- plants, the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and the accelerating ence could believe in, and I how my mom embarrasses me in dates what we did,” said Biagini. growth and falling costs for wind and solar power. And he’ll pon- thought they did a really good job front of her,” said Calvert. “The “I’m optimistic about Regionals, der whether nuclear energy is worth the risks of potential disaster. of that.” judges said it felt real.” but I know we’re up against some The local community is invited to join the discussion. Junior Matt Calvert portrays Thrilled that Chantilly’s play cap- really great competition. So I’m Nick, and John Downey plays his tured the top spot at Districts, he honored and humbled to be per- alter ego. “John gives Nick’s side said, “We worked really hard on it. forming with these great schools.” WFCM Seeks Food, Volunteers of the story, the way Nick sees him- We’re a close group of friends, so it See The Play, Page 5 Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ (WFCM) food pantry ur- self,” said Monk. “But then the gently needs donations of oil (48 oz. or smaller); flour (2-5 lb. audience sees what really hap- bag); sugar (2-5 lb. bag); juice (64 oz. or smaller); jelly; jam; pens.” Playing Nick’s mom and canned beets, spinach and greens; pancake mix and syrup; may- dad are Amanda Miesner and onnaise, baby food (stages 1 and 3); cocoa, coffee, ketchup and Robbie Novak, respectively. His mustard. sisters are played by Samantha Also needed are diapers (sizes 3 and 4) and laundry detergent. Jones and Nicole Paladeau; Kelsey Bring all items to WFCM’S food pantry at 13981 Metrotech Drive Monk portrays his grandma. (near Backyard Grill and Bar) in Chantilly. Volunteers are also Monk attributes his students’ suc- needed: cess at Districts to the fact that the Thrift store: General assistance needed Mondays, Tuesdays judges “believed in the family” they and Fridays, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A regular weekly volunteer is saw on stage. “And this is what we needed Thursdays, from 1-6 p.m., as well as Saturdays, from 9 work toward,” he said. “We’ll see if a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, contact Volunteer Manager it also works at Regionals. I’m al- Annette Bosley at 703-988-9656. ways very happy when we do well. Furniture ministry: One person is needed to help move fur- You never know what the judges niture that will be given to clients in need. will like, and Concorde is always the toughest district.” The competition pits comedies From left are Joey Biagini, Mitchell Buckley and vs. dramas and large casts vs. Madeleine Bloxam of Westfield’s “Oleanna.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 3 News

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From left are the “Dramapalooza” student directors, Sydney Battle, Emily Dwornik, /Centre View Christa Guh and Kelly Strauch. ‘Dramapalooza’ at Centreville High From left are Ashley Rosenstein, Daniel Lindgren and One-act play festival takes the stage. Sydney Battle of the play, “The Universal Language.” By Bonnie Hobbs language so he can teach it and make money quickly,” Centre View she said. “His first client is a shy girl and, while teach- ing her, he ends up falling for her.” tudents take the helm when Centreville High Daniel Lindgren plays the con man and Ashley presents “Dramapalooza,” its annual, one- Rosenstein is the student. Colin Mehaffey has a cameo Sact play festival. Show times are Friday, Feb role. Mehaffey and David Kilpatrick are the stage 17, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Feb 18, at 3 managers. The actors started rehearsing in early p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. December, and Battle says things are going smoothly. Four, student-directed comedies will be offered, as “They have a lot of chemistry and play off each well as the school’s one-act competition piece, other well,” she said. “About 70 percent of the play “Chamber Music.” It will be performed last on Feb. is in this fictional language so, by the end, I hope the 17 and first on Feb. 18. audience will understand some of it and get a laugh Each comedy features a different type of humor. out of it.” Presented will be “Nobody Sleeps,” “Deliver Us Not Battle called directing “a lot more difficult” than (or Birth, Where is Thy Sting)?” “The Happy Club” she expected it to be “because you’re in control and and “The Universal Language.” it’s your final product. It’s a lot of work, but I’m en- “This gives the kids a perfect opportunity to learn joying it. I like not having to memorize any lines, what really goes into the production of a play,” said and it’s nice being able to see the play from the out- Centreville Theater Director Mike Hudson. The di- side to know what works and what doesn’t.” rectors, all seniors, choose their own plays with his approval. He also gives them guidance before they ‘NOBODY SLEEPS’ cast their shows so the students can direct them, “Nobody Sleeps” is directed by Emily Dwornik. “A themselves. robber enters a home in the middle of the night and Technical-theater students are in charge of light- is surprised to find it inhabited by a quirky family of ing and sound. Hudson observes auditions, casting females,” she said. “There are three teen-age girls and rehearsals. “The directors handle all the cos- and their mother. This play’s a little bit goofy and tumes, props and any scenery beyond the basics of cheesy, but that’s what makes it endearing.” what the school supplies,” he said. Kent Clingman plays the robber, Emma O’Brien is “They even approached the publishing companies the mother, and the daughters are Carly Eads, Ashley to order the scripts and arrange to pay royalties on Leightley and Stephanie Rathjen. Tommy Reynolds their productions,” continued Hudson. “Scripts range is the stage manager. from $6-$10 each and royalties average about $35 “I’m in love with my cast,” said Dwornik. “They’re per performance; each director has to pay for these all very talented, to begin with; but it’s nice to see items, themselves.” them grow through the rehearsal process. I like being the one to help them develop and seeing them Cast members of “Nobody Sleeps” are (back row, from ‘UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE’ blossom as actors. I let them make their own deci left) Tommy Reynolds, director Emily Dwornik, Kent Directing “The Universal Language” is Sydney Clingman and Emma O’Brien, and (front row, from left) Battle. “It’s about a con man who invents his own See ‘Dramapalooza’, Page 7 Ashley Leightley, Stephanie Rathjen and Carly Eads. 4 ❖ Centre View North ❖ February 9-15, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Benches, Fountains, Trees 25%25% Shrubs & Statues, Bonsai, Perennials Wallstone, Cactus & Orchids OFFOFF In-Stock Pavers Spring Is In Off-Season Pricing The Play’s the Thing Our Greenhouse! From Page 3 “But in the play, Carol sees an ul- tionships between the two charac- Cyclamen, Primroses & Orchids FREE “Oleanna” is about a college pro- terior motive to everything her ters, and the ambiguity — there Landscape Estimates fessor and a female student who teacher does.” are a lot of levels to it. Although 50% Off accuses him of sexual harassment. 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Open 9-5, 7 days a week teachers are friendly,” she said. it interesting portraying “the rela- Regionals will be fun.” ‘Crucible’ at WHS From Page 3 ing how the audition, casting and and I’m using what I learned to production processes work. do there.” Professional costume designer, Stage manager is senior Chaz Marian Patey, helped with the cos- Coffin. “I help keep Ms. Pike orga- tumes and, said Pike, “Our student nized and the actors on book, com- set designer, Jordan Vollenweider, municate with the cast about re- did an amazing job creating a unit hearsals and costumes, and write set for the Parris house, Proctor down the blocking,” he said. “At house, jury room and jail.” show time, I’ll be in the tech booth “It’s a difficult play and takes assisting the sound and lighting real strength in acting,” added operators and will talk to the as- Pike. “But my actors are totally sistant stage managers [Julian and dedicated and willing to work Brandon Sanchez] backstage to hard. I’m so fortunate to have stu- keep the scenes flowing smoothly.” dents who are sophisticated Coffin usually acts, so he’s enjoy- enough as actors to be able to play ing being on the other side, see- these roles.” At the Libraries

THURSDAY/FEB. 9 Civil War Lecture. 7 p.m. Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville. “Lead like a General” lecture by Paul Gilbert, Executive Director of the NVPA. Cosponsored by the Bull Run Civil War Round Table. Adults. 703-830- 2223. Toddlin’ Twos. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. Stories, songs and activities. Age 2 with caregiver. 703-502-3883. SATURDAY/FEB. 11 Practice Your English. 3:30 p.m. Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville. ESL Conversation Group for adults learning English. 703-830-2223. VITA Tax Assistance. 10 a.m. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. IRS- certified volunteers help taxpayers who earned up to $50K. Adults. 703- 502-3883. Paws for Reading. 3 p.m. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. Read aloud for a 15- minute session with one of our therapy dogs. Bring your own book or choose a book from the Library. Age 5-12. 703-502-3883. MONDAY/FEB. 13 Afternoon Adventures: Van Gogh Valentine. 3 p.m. Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville. Learn about the artist Van Gogh and use his techniques to make a special valentine. Age 6-12. 703-830-2223. Budds to the Second: Book Buddies for Second Graders. 3:15 p.m. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. See Libraries, Page 14 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 5 News Penn State Scandal Spotlights Child Sex Abuse The level of shame, discomfort and fear Fairfax County surrounding the issue was apparent in many of the questions. Several questions were police say reports, from adults who said they were abused as children, asking how they could cope as concerns rose in adults with the residual effects of abuse, wake of scandal. such as depression, self-loathing, guilt and shame. By Victoria Ross Kelmelis said the Office for Women’s Do- Centre View mestic and Sexual Violence Services provides no-cost counseling and support for he fallout from the Penn State people whenever the abuse occurred. child sex abuse scandal — ar- “Often people find that the effects of the rests, firings and the disgrace of sexual abuse can impact them at different T times during their life. Triggers such as read- a sports icon — has also pro- ing a news report or knowing someone who moted a heightened awareness of child Contributed ph sexual abuse. has been sexually assaulted will sometimes Since the scandal broke in November, cause feelings of anxiety and depression or national child abuse and neglect hotlines will cause flashbacks to be triggered,” she have reported steep spikes in calls from said. parents, educators and victims asking ques- One question was from someone who tions and seeking help. oto identified herself as an illegal immigrant: Fairfax County has also felt the impact. “I am illegally here, but I’m being sexu- According to statistics kept by Fairfax On Jan. 18, Fairfax County held an online forum to address the topic of ally abused. What will happen to me if I County Police Department’s (FCPD) Child child sexual abuse. For 90 minutes, 2nd Lt. Josh Laitinen, supervisor of report it? Will me or my family be de- Abuse Unit, reports to the department’s the FCPD child abuse squad and Kathleen Kelmelis, program manager ported?” seven-member Child Abuse Squad have for the Office for Women’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Services an- Laitinen urged the poster to report the doubled since December 2010 – from 19 to swered a wide range of questions from about 20 posters. abuse, and said an undocumented immi- 39 reported cases. grant does not lose his or her rights as a During 2011, officers investigated 329 girls and one out of every six boys will be family or your pet.’ Or through promises — victim. “The Fairfax County Police Depart- cases covering child rape, sodomy, aggra- sexually assaulted by age 18. ‘If you do this for me, I will take you out to ment does not consider immigration status vated sexual battery and indecent liberties The online discussion was originally the arcade,’” Kelmelis said. She also gave when any crime is reported to us. There are with a juvenile. scheduled for one hour, but there were so tips on guiding a child through the conver- laws that protect undocumented immi- Fairfax County’s Office for Women’s Do- many questions from posters — all of whom sation. grants in the U.S.,” he responded during the mestic and Sexual Violence also reports an chose to remain anonymous — that the dis- “Give the child a safe environment in discussion. increased number of calls asking for advice cussion continued for more than 90 min- which to talk to someone with whom trust Another question came from an elemen- and counsel since the scandal broke. utes. has been established. When talking with a tary school counselor, who said that mak- “Child sexual abuse is more common than Kathleen Kelmelis, program manager for child, try to guard against displaying emo- ing a claim with CPS that is later determined many people think, but there is also a lot of the county’s Office for Women’s Domestic tions that would influence a child. Reassure to be unfounded often damages the rela- shame and a hesitancy to come forward and and Sexual Violence Services, and 2nd Lt. the child that they have not done anything tionship between the school and the fam- talk about it,” said Lucy Caldwell, an FCPD Josh Laitinen, supervisor of the FCPD child wrong and they are not to blame for what ily. “Sometimes, the child’s story doesn’t officer who spearheaded an online forum abuse squad, answered a range of questions happened to them,” she said. really make sense, or there is not a visible to the topic on Wednesday, Jan. 18. She said from those who identified themselves as Another poster wanted to know who, in injury … Any advice for handling these national attention surrounding the Penn victims, as well as parents and educators addition to doctors and teachers were “man- types of situations? “ State allegations coupled with the rise in seeking information about how to help chil- dated reporters.” Laitinen acknowledged the “difficult situ- local reports and concerns provided the dren and when to report suspected cases of Laitinen responded that anyone employed ation,” but said that a “mandated reporter” impetus for the online discussion. child sexual abuse. in a public or private school, child care em- could face serious consequences for failing “We felt it was important to reach out to One poster asked: “Why do you think ployees, mental health professionals, law to report suspected abuse. “The child’s wel- tell people that they are not alone. There children don’t tell their parents or the po- enforcement officers, hospital professionals, fare is paramount,” he responded. are resources available,” Caldwell said. “In lice when bad things happen to them? How emergency medical personnel are required Both Laitinen and Kelmelis repeatedly some cases, victims can take police action should they handle these situations? What to report suspected cases of abuse or ne- urged victims to call the CPS hotline or 911 against their offenders … We do suspect, should we be doing as parents to ensure glect to child protective services. when posters said they or their children however, that many cases go unreported for their safety?” He noted that there are several pieces of were currently being sexually abused. many, many reasons.” “In 93 percent of cases of child sex abuse, legislation before the Virginia General As- “We urge you to report this to police at According to the National Children’s Ad- the abuser is someone the child knows. sembly that would require coaches and oth- 703-691-2131 first. (If there is an immedi- vocacy Center, sexual abuse is the nation’s Nearly half the time these abusers are fam- ers involved in youth organizations to be ate matter of safety, contact 911!) The po- most under-reported crime. Various stud- ily members,” Kelmelis responded, adding added to the list. He also advised parents lice will work hand-in-hand with Child Pro- ies show 40 to 60 million Americans have that abusers are masters of manipulation. not to rely solely on organizations to pre- tective Services in conducting an investiga- been sexually abused, and national experts “They manipulate in many ways, through vent child sexual abuse. tion. If you would like to contact CPS as an estimate that nearly one out of every three threats such as, ‘If you tell, I will kill your “Parents need to be involved, know what anonymous caller, call their hotline at 703- adults their children are with. For example, 324-7400 anytime day or night. Whomever consider becoming a leader or volunteer; you decide to call first, your situation will Where to Get Help: Fairfax County Resources take the time to stay at the music lesson or be addressed and you will get the help you ❖ For information on child abuse prevention, health services, call Fairfax County’s Victim’s Assis- sporting event/practices. No amount of con- need. Please call,” Laitinen said. intervention and treatment, call the Childhelp tance Network at 703-360-7273. cern is too great for the welfare of your Caldwell said the team was pleased with Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD. ❖ For information about a wide range of coun- child,” he said. the response, and more outreach efforts are ❖ To report abuse, call the Child Protective Ser- seling services, call the Office for Women’s Another person asked what efforts are planned. “It’s a sensitive subject, but one vices (CPS) hotline at 703-324-7400. If you are Domestic and Sexual Violence Services at 703-324- under 18, and want to make a police report, you 5730. currently underway between Fairfax County that parents, educators and all those who can also call CPS, and report anonymously. The office recently started a support group for police and other agencies to address the come into contact with children need to ❖ For information and support, call the 24- men who were sexually assaulted as children. For recent rise in cases? know more about,” Caldwell said. hotline with the Office for Women’s Domestic and more information, call Chris Davies at 703-704- Laitinen said the police department and To review the transcript from the online Sexual Violence Services at 703-360-7273. 6727. ❖ To make a police report on the FCPD non- ❖ For more information, go to Fairfax County’s Department of Family Ser- discussion, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ emergency line, call 703-691-2131. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/childrenyouth/ vices are working together to address this askfairfax/Archive/ ❖ For information on counseling and mental sexualbehaviorchildren.htm#final increase. ArchiveDiscussion.aspx?roomid=28. 6 ❖ Centre View North ❖ February 9-15, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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Dwornik’s also in a tech class, so Photo courtesy of Christa Guh directing lets her take her acting experience and merge it what she’s learned about a play’s technical aspects. “I had no idea how much work it would be, but now it’s a new passion for me. It’s something I have to do, and I enjoy it very much.”

‘DELIVER US NOT’ Kelly Strauch is directing “De- liver Us Not (or Birth, Where is From left are Chris Bond, Hailey Knapp, Connor Gillooly Thy Sting)?” With an unusual and Binta Barry of “The Happy Club.” premise, the play is about a trio of male fetuses in a womb discuss- gies — one’s agnostic, one’s an There are a lot of puns and word ing life after birth the way people atheist and one’s and existential- play, which attracted me to this discuss life after death. ist,” said Strauch. “It’s a universal See Dramapalooza, Page 7 “They all have different ideolo- womb, not a particular person’s. Be Part of The Pet Connection Send Your Photos & Stories Now to [email protected] Be sure to include your name, address and phone number, and identify all people and pets in photos. WEEKDAYS UNITED CONCORDIA 24 HOUR SATURDAYS • EVENINGS PARTICIPANT EMERGENCY CARE Submission deadline is February 17. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 7 Opinion

NORTHERN EDITION Access for Home Schoolers to School Activities www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of amilies who home-school their chil- work harder than the average public school stu- determines eligibility. Chantilly / Fair Oaks dren in this area take a burden off dents. And second, by this reasoning, perhaps A Commonwealth of Virginia voter registra- Fair Lakes A Connection Newspaper crowded schools, and off taxpayers coaches should consider some sort of weighted tion card will no longer count as one of forms F An independent, locally owned weekly who pay on average between assessment of course load when deciding who of identification that a voter can present to newspaper delivered $12,000 and $16,000 per year per child in should be on the team. demonstrate that he is a qualified voter, but a to homes and businesses. school depending on where in North- Public schools should be committed separate bill would add concealed handgun 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ern Virginia. Editorials to providing the best solutions for all permits to the list of acceptable forms of iden- There is no reason to deny students students. tification to vote. Free digital edition delivered to your email box who live within a school’s boundaries Email name, mailing & email address to access to the extracurricular activities of that [email protected]. school. While a proposal making its way Suppressing the Vote One Gun a Month through the Virginia General Assembly would NEWS DEPARTMENT: And Other Action Not Enough? To discuss ideas and concerns, address home schoolers’ access to sports, home Call: 703-778-9410 schooled students should also be able to take Virginia’s long standing law restricting gun e-mail: in Richmond [email protected] some classes in school without having to be purchases to one a month was overturned this While all Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria enrolled as a full-time student. week. Steven Mauren senators voted against a bill that forces voters In the Senate, all Alexandria, Arlington and Editor, 703-778-9415 There is good reason to change the “bright [email protected] to provide one of a short list of identification white line” of student or non-student in public Fairfax senators voted against the repeal. In in order to vote, the bill passed 20-to-20. Here’s the House of Delegates, Barbara Comstock and Bonnie Hobbs schools, all or nothing. Students have a vari- Community Reporter, 703-778-9438 how: 02/06/12 Passed Senate (20-Y 20-N); 02/ ety of educational needs. Students need flex- Tim Hugo voted in favor of eliminating the [email protected] 06/12 Senate: Chair votes Yes restriction. Three Republicans joined all the ibility and often need several different educa- Steve Hibbard Senators George Barker, Adam Ebbin, Bar- tional contexts to create success. Democrats from our area in voting against lift- Associate Editor, 703-778-9412 bara Favola, Mark Herring, Janet Howell, Dave [email protected] Of course these students should be subject ing the one-gun-a-month restriction: Dave Marsden, Chap Petersen, Toddy Puller and Dick to all the same requirements as any other stu- Albo, Jim LeMunyon and Tom Rust voted Rich Sanders Saslaw voted against the bill, which “eliminates against the repeal along with Bob Brink, David Sports Editor, 703-224-3031 dent in trying out for a spot on a team or in [email protected] the provision that allows a voter to sign a sworn the school play or band. Bulova, David Englin, Eileen Filler-Corn, Mark statement that he is the named registered voter Herring, Mark Keam, Ken Plum, Mark Sickles, Some local school officials have said it’s not ADVERTISING: he claims to be in lieu of showing identifica- fair, homeschooled students don’t have to work Scott Surovell and Vivian Watts. For advertising information tion.” Instead such a voter must cast a provi- e-mail: as hard at their studies as public school stu- [email protected] sional ballot if he cannot provide a required — Mary Kimm dents, so they would have an unfair advantage form of identification, and provisional ballots Karen Washburn in extracurriculars. First, many homeschoolers Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 are counted the next day when a committee [email protected]

Janis Swanson Display Advertising, 703-778-9423 Progress Report from Labor Resource Center [email protected] Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 By Alice Foltz Center staff and work- tile floors, carpentry and [email protected] President, Centreville ers through the daily cooking. Barbara Parkinson Immigration Forum worker assembly are Visit the Labor Re- Employment Advertising carrying out strategies source Center at 5956 703-778-9413 [email protected] he Centreville Labor Re- to bring all workers into Centreville Crest Lane, source Center (CLRC) CLRC operations and in Centreville (beside Debbie Funk T National Sales opened in December and, reduce the unsafe, Brick’s Pizza). Residents 703-778-9444 in nearly two months of operation, street-side hiring that who need temporary la- [email protected] registered more than 150 has been the norm for bor may call the Center Centreville-area residents who years. Staff and volun- at 703-543-6272 during Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm want temporary employment. teers are on the street regular hours, or com- 703-778-9433 CLRC’s professional staff and 27 daily to urge both em- plete forms any time on [email protected] @MaryKimm volunteers provide information ployers and workers to the new CLRC Web site, and quick service to both employ- use the Center. www.centrevillelrc.org. Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon ers and those seeking work. Daily English (ESOL) The Center is open Mon- [email protected] CLRC provides space for em- instruction is available day through Saturday, 6 Editor in Chief ployers to meet workers, transla- in the Center, thanks to a.m.-noon. Steven Mauren tion as needed, and coffee. capable volunteers. A Our greatest volun- Managing Editor Kemal Kurspahic Records are kept of the agreement Saturday class in electri- teer need is in employer Photography: between employer and employee. cal work, taught by li- outreach. The workers Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel No fees are charged. The Center censed electrician say the main reason they Art/Design: uses a rotating list to assign gen- Fernando Silva regularly remain on the street is Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith eral jobs, and offers employers in- draws a large group. From left are volunteer Sunny Thapa and because contractors are Production Manager: formation about skilled workers Workers learn about worker Daniel Escalante. resistant to using the Jean Card Geovani Flores who are available. electricity and safety ac- CLRC, so employer out- Jobs are limited during winter cording to OSHA standards. An- job.” Another area resident re- reach is essential for changing the Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann months and, while this provided other new development is the ported, “Definitely a skilled old system. Fewer volunteers are 703-778-9436 CLRC staff time to organize and Women’s Group, meeting at the worker; I didn’t have to tell him needed for general Center opera- [email protected] @TheismannMedia prepare systems, it also brought center on Saturdays from 10 a.m.- what to do (remodeling and repair tions in this season, but we do some discouraged workers back to noon. work).” need people who can speak Ko- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 the street to try their luck in a fa- Additional classes in financial CLRC staff reported numerous, rean and Spanish. Circulation Manager: miliar location. The number of management, taxes and preven- positive comments about the qual- Call for more information, or Linda Pecquex [email protected] workers in the Center daily dur- tion of wage abuse are planned in ity of work done. Jobs included join the volunteers at ing January averaged 23, while February. Employers who hired in carpet work, general cleaning and www.centrevilleimmigrationforum.org. A Connection Newspaper 20-30 workers also hit the street January praised the quality of moving, masonry, painting and Donations are welcome, and direc- on mild days during the past work. A Centreville homeowner yard work. Additional skilled tions are at the Centreville Immi- month. commented, “Hard worker, great workers are available for drywall, gration Forum Web site.

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From Page 7 Binta Barry portrays the sad girl, and play originally. I saw it performed in a Connor Gilooly and Hailey Knapp are the competition, a few years ago, and it was so people hoping to improve her disposition. funny that it stayed with me.” Stage manager is Chris Bond. Guh said re- Playing the fetuses are Keegan Collins, hearsals are going well. “I like that the ac- Joshua Ewalt and Arjun Rao; Nick Dell’Omo tors have questions, so [it means] they’re is stage manager. Now that they’ve learned always trying to get better.” their roles, said Strauch, “They’re focusing As for the play, Guh wants the audience on bringing out their characters and some to find it “socks-knocked-off hilarious be- of the less-obvious humor. And over the cause it’s so outrageous and out-there. I’m years, the shows that work best are the hoping they get the humor and think it’s small-cast comedies.” funny and entertaining.” She said that since the subject matter is She says it’s interesting being a director, so unexpected, “It allows people to look at instead of an actor. “I’m the one calling all themselves and reflect on their own fears the shots,” she said. “I have a vision for the about death and life. And directing’s really play and others act it out for me. However, cool because I have a lot of control over there are definitely a lot of small aspects, things I wished I could control … as an ac- like music and props, a director has to think tor. But I also lose some of that control to about that an actor doesn’t. Directing’s fun, my cast because the actors get to make their but I like being an actress best.” own choices about how their characters should act.” ‘CHAMBER MUSIC’ To do her job well, said Strauch, she Centreville performed “Chamber Music” pulled elements from her past and present for the Virginia Theater Association in Oc- directors, plus previous student directors. tober and for the VHSL one-act competi- She said doing so helped her discover how tion, Jan. 30. It’s an absurdist play about to get the cast “to best interact with each eight women at a meeting, and the audi- other to bring out each person’s talent.” ence eventually realizes these people are in a mental institution. ‘THE HAPPY CLUB’ “They believe they’re historic characters, Directing “The Happy Club” is Christa such as Queen Isabella of Spain, Mozart’s Guh. “It’s about two people trying to cheer wife, Joan of Arc, Gertrude Stein and up a mopey person,” she said. “They try all Amelia Earhart,” said Hudson. “It’s a de- sorts of things, like happy dances, cheering lightful twist on history that will surprise her on and rapping.” the audience.” Business Notes

Ed Lang of Remax Premier is roll- individuals with disabilities the oppor- ing out a Birthday Club for all his past tunity to experience both a relaxing and current clients by giving away a free and stimulating interactive environ- birthday Cake. Lang’s clients will receive ment, according to Karrisa Gouin, a birthday card in the month of their Newbrook Place program manager. birthday and a certificate for a free birth- The therapeutic garden offers a non- day cake from Milwaukee Frozen Cus- threatening space to participate in tard in Chantilly. If you are or have been immersive gardening and to use the ac- a client of Ed’s, and have moved or wish tivity as a proactive behavior to de- to update your information in order to velop responsibility, increase social in- receive a free birthday prize for your teraction and redirect aggression. birthday, then sign onto Facebook.com/ EdLangTeam01, go to Northern Virginia Grand opening, Feb. 9, 11 a.m. to Homes custom tab, and click on Birth- 2:30 p.m. for Western Federal day Club to be directed to the fill out Credit Union, 4084 Airline Parkway, form. Chantilly. Learn about Western’s products and services. The branch will fea- Bruce L. Green, regional vice presi- ture two Personal Teller Machines, dent of Weichert, Realtors, an- which provides an opportunity to con- nounced the Fair Oaks office was rec- duct your transactions via video con- ognized for outstanding performance in ference. August. The office led the region for new home Want to improve one’s commu- dollar volume and the entire company nication skills? Be more effective in for new home sales. The region is com- meetings? Get a point across more con- prised of offices throughout Fairfax, cisely? Then visit the TASC Toastmas- Loudoun, Fauquier and Delaware coun- ters Club and learn how membership ties. can help one succeed. Meets Wednes- day afternoons from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Northrop Grumman A crew from Merrifield Garden Building, Conference Center Drive, Center of Fairfax broke ground on a Chantilly. Contact Adim Okwudishu at therapeutic garden for Community 410–227-0177 or Email: Residence’s Newbrook Place Day Pro- [email protected]. Visit gram last week. The garden will provide www.tasctoastmasters.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 9 Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection LocalLocal REALREAL ESTATEESTATE Top Sales, December 2011

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hether planning a dinner party for friends, a roman Wtic meal for two or a break fast surprise for children, local designers say simple accents can create a festive atmosphere on Valentine’s Day. First on the list of suggestions: originality. “I feel that things like oversized balloons and little bears with stuffed hearts have been overdone so much that I would maybe stay away from those,” said Angela Phelps of Le Village Marche in Arlington. “Look for things that are more creative.” One way to make guests or family feel special is with lightly scented conversation Designers use Valentine’s Day cards to make garland heart candles and soaps. “They’re cute and and ornaments creating a Cupid-worthy accent piece. quirky,” said McLean resident Penelope Bell Photos by Marilyn Campbell of the Dandelion Patch in Reston, Vienna, Leesburg and Washington, D.C. “I would put them in a powder room for guests if you’re having a Valentine’s Day gathering. You could display them in a small soap or cylin- drical glass vase.” Designers say subtle home accents can be used to express affection. “You can display Valentine’s-themed glass plates that can be used to hold candy or a little glass heart,” said Judy Philactos of Periwinkle in Wash- ington, D.C. Small glass hearts can be grouped or scattered on an accent table as an expression of love. Phelps recommends Valentine-themed vintage postcards, which can be used for When it comes to Valentine’s Day sweets, designers more than correspondence. “[These] glit say get creative. Heart shaped chocolates made with Accents for creating a festive atmosphere for children marzipan or coated with a red-hued, white chocolate See To Sweeten, Page 12 on Valentine’s Day are plentiful. not only taste great, but are beautiful to display. Remodeling: An Opportunity To Follow One’s Passion

months prior to construction to ensure the Adding that addition had an almost treehouse feel. personal touch. There are a wide range of car enthusiasts Copyright Gordon Beall Ph each with his (or her) own specifications. Some garage additions, whether attached By Joshua Baker or detached, are effectively museums. One Special to Centre View such addition was designed as an antique car barn, including four-inch thick, rough aving remodeled thousands of wood floors, and individual bays for each Hprojects over the past 25 years, piece of art. Other garage projects are fo- our clients’ reactions tell us that cused on automobile maintenance and re- some of the most successful projects often pair. These often have automatic lifts, simi- address a specific passion or interest. Folks lar to your local repair shop, which allow otography & BOWA seem to be spending more and more time for easy access and even provide additional at home not only working, but also enrich- storage. One Great Falls garage was de- ing their lives through personal interests. signed and built so that a father could share To that end, today’s remodeling design of- his knowledge and interest in cars with his ten includes developing new areas for pur- sons. suing a variety of passions. Here are some Sports fanaticism often drives remodel- local examples: ing design. Sometimes, modestly designed A breakfast room addition was carefully trophy areas for displaying family victories In this BOWA project in Great Falls, a gallery was designed to display the planned to also function as a bird watching are included. Other times, whole rooms pay owner’s extensive motion picture poster collection. area. The foundation was specially designed homage to (most often out of town) favor- to allow the existing trees to remain in close ite college or professional sports teams. Real While they aren’t for everyone due to the a 7,000-gallon live coral reef. The weight proximity, and great care was taken to pre- stadium seats, painted murals of favorite significant maintenance, technology and of the aquarium required the floor be rein- serve the surroundings during construction. scenes, and custom flooring made to look investment required, some homeowners forced with steel beams, a crane was needed A professional arborist was engaged to like ball fields are all a part of the fun. find the colors and peaceful setting capti- manage the health of the trees in the six Are salt-water aquariums your thing? vating. For one local enthusiast we installed See Personal Touch, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 11 OPEN HOUSES Home Life Style SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 & 12 Adding a Personal Touch From Page 11

to set the glass tank, and a separate control/filter room was added. Many designs incorporate a trend towards enjoy- ing and collecting wine. A very efficient and rela- tively inexpensive approach is to purchase special- ized wine refrigerators. These vary in size from small under-counter units, appropriate for a kitchen or bar area, to large full-size units most often installed in unfinished areas of the basement. For the wine afi- cionados, fully conditioned wine rooms with custom-made wood racking for storage have become 14616 Battery Ridge Lane, Centreville • $299,950 • Open Sunday 12-3 p.m. common in luxury homes. And for a really nice touch, Copyright Jim T Stephanie Wayne and Rachel Pullen, Century 21, 703-965-1643 & 703-774-8800 these rooms are designed to include a tasting area When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this or even full-size dining areas, similar to many styl- Connection Newspaper For more real estate listings and open houses, visit ish restaurants. wwwConnectionNewspaperscom and click the Real Estate links on the right side. Art collections, whether pop or classical, often Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times

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From Page 1 quiet desperation. But she was also brave shoots her the first time, and she screams dence to convict him of it. Petit said Tong because she couldn’t leave Tong because of and calls for her sons — and he pulls the also did so because “he meant to take his trigger.” her two sons. And her aged mother and fam- trigger again. Then he says, ‘We’re both own life.” No one else testified, but Murphy noted ily lived locally, so she knew he could get going to die, anyway,’ and he shoots her “[He] at no time wanted to put his fam- that Tran’s mother told him that, every to them.” again.” ily through a trial,” said Petit. “His boys are night, she talks to her daughter’s picture and The night Tran died, said the prosecutor, “There couldn’t be anything more delib- here in the courtroom and he doesn’t want tells her how much she misses her. He also “The defendant waited for her in the dark. erate in the way he executed her for stand- them to have to relive [what happened].” said Tran “speaks” to the court through the He stalks her in her own house, confronts ing up to him,” Murphy told the judge. Petit explained that, as a young boy in record of her life with Tong. her with a loaded firearm in his pocket, fol- “There’s nothing sympathetic about this Vietnam, Tong lived through the war, and “In 2006, she discussed that, since 2003, lows her and berates her.” Afterward, said defendant; this was totally unjustified.” his father — who was in the military — was she’d been verbally abused by him, three Murphy, she urged her sons not to upset him. He then asked Nordlund to sentence Tong “ripped away from his family for years of times a week,” said the prosecutor. “He Then Tran overheard the phone call Tong to 50 years behind bars, suspend 20 years internment and torture. As a young teen, threatened her, saying, ‘If you tell anyone, made to Vietnam, telling his sister he – leaving 30 to serve – and place him on 20 [Tong] left his family to live on his own and I’ll kill you and your family.’ In January wouldn’t be seeing her ever again. “[Tran] years probation. Murphy said Tong needed support himself so his family wouldn’t have 2006, he told her to get a coffin because he knows what that means,” said Murphy. “She someone watching his actions, once he’s to worry about him. He later became a U.S. was going to kill her.” tries to leave the house, he forces her back released, because Tran’s relatives are “very citizen, but his depression and difficulties Tran then fled — and even sought a re- inside. He blocks off her way to leave the concerned about [Tong] because of his started when he was a child and had a pro- straining order against Tong — but she later bedroom and she is trapped; she can’t get threats to their family.” found effect on the rest of his life.” withdrew it when he promised to seek treat- past him.” Public defender Todd Petit, however, The night of the tragedy, said Petit, Tong ment for his anger issues. However, Murphy Eventually, said Murphy, she somehow wanted his client to serve no more than 20 “was angry because he truly believed [his said it’s unclear whether Tong ever did so. summoned her courage and told her hus- years in prison for the murder. He noted wife] was having an affair. He’d already lost “She’s a truly blameless victim and, on band, “I don’t have to do what you tell me.” that Tong entered an Alford plea of guilt — his father in Vietnam and didn’t want that the night of the crime, she’d done nothing “He dared her to repeat her words, she not admitting he’d committed the crime, but wrong,” said Murphy. “She lived a life of does and he starts to fire,” said Murphy. “He acknowledging the existence of enough evi- See 30 Years, Page 14 CENTREVILLE THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Traditional Anglican Service Saint Andrew 1928 book of Lutheran Church Common Prayer Mount Olive Baptist Church Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. 6600 Old Centreville Road, Centreville, VA 20121 One Sunday Service - 10:00 am Christian Education for All Ages: 9:45 a.m. Phone: 703 830-8769; Fax: 703 830-6718 (CHURCH SCHOOL & NURSERY) Adult Bible Study: Wed. 9:30 a.m. www.mountolive-church.org. 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA E-Mail: [email protected] 703-830-3176 Our mission is to welcome all people, www.thechurchoftheascension.org to grow in our relationship with Christ, and to serve the Lord Braddock Road and Cranoke Street Centreville, VA 20120 b www.saintandrewlc.org 703-830-2768

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Communities of Worship b www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 13 News 30 Years in Prison for Wife’s Murder From Page 13 she said, it doesn’t give them the right to do harm. Said Nordlund: “A sense of craziness overtakes them for his sons. It doesn’t justify what he did; he and they fail to see the pain they inflict on everyone wanted so much for the family to stay together that else around them.” [he and Tran] lived in separate bedrooms.” “It’s only now that you have murdered your wife “He thought she’d disrespected him, he was some- that you feel regret,” she told Tong. “And it’s not be- what intoxicated and he did a horrible thing,” added cause you’ve killed her, but because you won’t get to Petit. “The only reason we’re here in court today is see your kids. But she won’t get to see them and because his son tackled him, stopping they won’t get to see her — you took him from pulling the trigger and tak- that away.” ing his own life.” “You were Although Tran was the one who Then, crying, Tong stood and ad- suffered years of “psychological and dressed the judge via a Vietnamese- blinded by your physical terror and bullying,” said language interpreter. Hearing his Nordlund, “All you could see was words, his sons also cried. own jealousy.” yourself and all you could hear was The slight-built, bespectacled man — Judge Lorraine yourself. If you wanted to kill your- began by apologizing to his mother- Nordlund, Fairfax self, it makes no sense that you’d kill in-law, his sister-in-law and his chil- County Circuit Court your wife first.” dren. “I took away a child from my She told Tong, “There’s nothing to mother-in-law and a sister from my defend this crime. There’s terrible sister-in-law,” he said. “And I caused my two sons to pain on both sides. I see your [sister and other rela- lose their mother.” tives in the front row] crying because of what will “If there would be a miracle that would change become of you. And I see your sons and your wife’s things, I wish it was I who’d died, and not my wife, family crying, as well, sobbing over their loss.” because she’s the one who took care of my children,” “You were blinded by your own jealousy,” the judge continued Tong. “All I can do now is express my continued. “You committed the unspeakable crime apologies to them. I deeply regret what I did to my of murder because you failed to listen to anyone but sons — who not only witnessed the death of their yourself or to reach out for help.” mother — but now see me being sent away. I im- Nordlund then sentenced Tong to 50 years in plore Your Honor to give me a chance so that, later prison, suspending 23, for 27 years to serve. She also on, I’d still be alive to see my children.” ran the mandatory, three-year sentence on the fire- But Nordlund had the last word. She said that, in arm charge consecutively to that amount, for 30 years her 30 years on the bench, she’s seen spouses be- total. Furthermore, she told Tong, “You are not to lieve they’re justified in hurting each other because initiate contact with your sons; only they can ini- of a misplaced sense of jealousy, anger or pain. But, tiate contact with you.”

wouldn’t be seeing them anymore because he was Details of the Offense going to end things. He only talked to his sister be- By Bonnie Hobbs cause his brother wasn’t there. I asked him if he was Centre View saying goodbye to his sister because he was going to kill his wife and commit suicide, and he said yes.” n January 2011, Tony Tong had a prelimi- Colligan said Tran overheard the call and went Inary hearing in connection with the death to her bedroom — where she’d slept apart from of his wife, Kathleen Tran. Homicide Det. Tong for several years. “He knocked on her door Brian Colligan explained the events leading up and said he wanted to talk with her, and she let to the Oct. 22, 2010 tragedy. He said Tran had him in,” said Colligan. “They argued over marital driven their son John home from a friend’s house affairs and she said she no longer respected him.” and, some time after 1 a.m., they arrived home Then, said the detective, Tong pointed his semi- to find Tong, then 43, furious. automatic pistol at Tran and fired. “The gun then “[Tong] said there was another man in the car had a slight malfunction, but he fixed it so it would with them and he didn’t think that was appropri- fire again,” said Colligan. “She tried to leave and ate,” testified the detective. “John told him he was he fired two more rounds and she fell to the crazy, and then [Tran] got involved in the argu- ground.” ment. They went to the third level of the house, Hearing his mother yell for help, James rushed where Tran and [their other son] James tried to into the room and Tong told him to go get his separate Tong and John.” brother. “[Tong] said he put the gun into his mouth When the argument ended, said Colligan, “Tong to commit suicide, but John came into the room retrieved his .45-caliber gun from the master bed- and tackled him,” said Colligan. “The gun went room and put it on his person. Around 1:30 a.m., off again, but the bullet [passed Tong’s] ear. He Tong went downstairs and drank a beer. He said he and John struggled for the weapon and John beat called his brother and sister in Vietnam to say he him up.”

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From Page 5 Centreville Regional Library, 14200 Rhymes, songs, stories and activities. Ask for title. For students in second St. Germain Drive, Centreville. Tax 12-23 months with caregiver. 703- grade. 703-502-3883. assistance from AARP. Adults. 703- 502-3883. 830-2223. Girls Book World. 7 p.m. Chantilly WEDNESDAY/FEB. 15 Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow ESL Conversation Class. 10:30 a.m. Road, Chantilly. Ask for title. For Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Bouncin’ Babies. 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. girls in fifth and sixth grade. Female Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. Practice Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 adults accompanying participants your English with other adults. 703- Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. welcome. 703-502-3883. 502-3883. Rhymes, songs, stories and activities. Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 Birth-11 months with caregiver. 703- TUESDAY/FEB. 14 a.m. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 502-3883. AARP Tax Assistance. 4-8 p.m. Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. 14 ❖ Centre View North ❖ February 9-15, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

THROUGH FEB. 17 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10:45 Citrus Fundraiser. Centreville High School Band is holding a a.m. to 4 p.m. At the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. The citrus fundraiser. Full case of Ruby Red Grapefruit $36; half show will be hosting a coat drive for ALIVE! to help local case $22. Half case Temple Oranges $22; half case Mixed people stay warm. Visit www.Intergem.com Oranges/Grapefruit $26. Place orders with a band student or SATURDAY/FEB. 18 order by phone at 703-815-1844. To order by email: [email protected] Orders are due by Feb. 17. Swing Dancing. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $15. With the Pickup is Feb. 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. in the CVHS Band Room. Daryl Davis Band. Drop-in beginner swing lesson from 7:30 to 8 p.m.; dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. At the Stacy C. Sherwood TUESDAY NIGHTS Center for the Arts, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. World-Class Jazz. 6 to 9 p.m. Paul Langosch on bass and Rick Family Reunion Workshop. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Co-hosted by Whitehead on guitar. At the Copper Canyon, 5815 Trinity Reunions Magazine, the seminar will feature a presentation by Parkway, Centreville. Call 703-830-6600 for reservations. the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Edith Wagner, as well as helpful tips in planning the ultimate reunion. Registration for TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS the workshop includes breakfast, lunch and a tour of The Centreville Stitchers welcome adults who enjoy knitting, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar- crocheting, or other needlework crafts and conversation. Join Hazy Center. At the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks, 11787 Lee us at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr., Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax. To RSVP, email Dean Centreville. Admission is free. Contact Jo at 703-803-0595 or Miller at [email protected] email [email protected]. SUNDAY/FEB. 19 * Tuesday, Feb, 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. * Thursday, Feb, 23 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. N Gauge Train Display. 1 to 4 p.m. The Northern Virginia NTRACK members will have a display and N gauge trains MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS running at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum. At 11200 ZUMBA Classes. 7 to 8 p.m. Latin based dance fitness class. Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax Station. Cost is $3 for adults; The first class is free; afterward it’s $7-$9 per class. At $1 for children. Visit www.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425- Cornerstone Montessori School, 4455 Brookfield Corporate 9225. Drive, Suite 201, Chantilly. Visit www.gozumbafun.com. MONDAY/FEB. 20 THURSDAY/FEB. 9 Centreville Garden Club Meets. 7 p.m. Create flower Civil War Lecture. 7 to 9 p.m. “Lead like a General” lecture by arrangements to donate to local assisted living centers. Bring speaker Paul Gilbert, executive director of the NVPA. flowers and small container. Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at Sully Cosponsored by the Bull Run Civil War Round Table. At Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Centreville Regional Library. Meetings generally third Monday each month. Learn more at Grand Opening. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Western Federal Credit centrevillegardenclub.blogspot.com or Union, 4084 Airline Parkway, Chantilly. Learn about email:[email protected]. Visitors welcome. Western’s products and services. The branch will feature two Call 703-830-2942. Personal Teller Machines, which provides an opportunity to Heart-Healthy Talk. 7 p.m. The GFWC-Western Fairfax County conduct your transactions via video conference. Woman’s Club will mark American Heart Month with a Registration Open House. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Clifton presentation by the American Heart Association entitled Children’s Academy will be holding a Registration Open “Heart Disease: What Every Woman Should Know.” At House for Kindergarten and Morning, Afternoon and Fullday Greenbriar Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road, Preschool classes. This is for registration for Fall 2012. There Chantilly. Call Cheryl at 703-818-0042 or e-mail us at will also be limited registration available for this Winter - [email protected]. 2012. At 14315 Compton Road in Centreville. Call 703-968- THURSDAY/FEB. 23 8455 or visit www.childrensacademy.com. Registration Open House. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Clifton FRIDAY/FEB. 10 Children’s Academy will be holding a Registration Open Have a Heart Hop. 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $20. House for Kindergarten and Morning, Afternoon and Fullday Featuring the Rock & Roll Relics. Beginner swing dance Preschool classes. This is for registration for Fall 2012. There lesson at 8:30 p.m.; with candlelight desserts, massage will also be limited registration available for this Winter - therapist, kissing booth, photo ops. Some 40 dancers will be 2012. At 14315 Compton Road in Centreville. Call 703-968- up for bid for dancing. Proceeds from the silent auction and 8455 or visit www.childrensacademy.com. $5 entrance fee will be split between Lucky Dog Animal FRIDAY/FEB. 24 Rescue and The Honor Flight Network (for WWII Vets). Last year’s Hop raised $8,000; this year’s goal is $10,000. At the Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $15. With the band, Washington Dulles Hilton, 13869 Park Center Road, King Teddy. Drop-in beginner swing lesson from 8:30 to 9 Herndon. p.m.; dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. At the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Road, FEB. 11 AND 12 Herndon. Active-Kidz Camp. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon SATURDAY/FEB. 25 to 5 p.m. Will feature 50 exhibitors showcasing local and residential camps, summer schools, dance, theater, and music Stars Over Dulles Gala. 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $125. programs. At Fair Oaks Mall. Call 703-359-8300 or visit Sponsored by Systems Furniture Gallery and hosted by the www.ShopFairOaksMall.com. Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce. At the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Road, SUNDAY/FEB. 12 Herndon. Register at www.dullesregionalchamber.org. “Legends, Myths and the Lore of Roses.” 2 p.m. Free. Casino Night & Silent Auction. 7 to 11 p.m. Stop Hunger Seminar and book signing by Stephen Scanneillo, noted Now of Fairfax will host a Casino Night and Silent auction at author, gardener and historian. Hosted by the Arlington Rose the Chantilly National Golf and Country Club, 14901 Society and Potomac Rose Society. At Merrifield Garden Braddock Road, in Chantilly. The goal is to raise $25,000 but Center, Fair Oaks location. A rose bouquet is the door prize. silent auction items are still needed. They could be sports Call 703-371-9351 or [email protected]. tickets, memorabilia, weeks in vacation homes, concert tickets, DASH at Dulles 5k Mall Walk. 9 to 10 a.m. A fundraiser for golf outings, gift certificates, etc. To donate an item for the Dating Abuse Stops Here sponsored by Dulles Town Center’s silent auction, contact Lisa Hollen at [email protected]. Dulles Dashers Mall Walkers Club. Created in memory of Tickets are $45/person if ordered by Feb. 11; $50/person Siobhan Russell, a 19-year-old Franklin Farm resident and after that date. Pay by credit card at Mountain View High graduate who was murdered by her ex- www.StopHungerNow.org/Fairfax; or mail checks to SHN boyfriend in April 2009. $15 per walker. Register on-line at Casino Night, c/o Leo, 5402 Chandley Farm Circle, www.datingabusestopshere.com or at the door 8:30-9 a.m. at Centreville, VA 20120. Note on check how many tickets are Dulles Town Center. See website Events page for details. needed. TUESDAY/FEB. 14 SATURDAY/MARCH 3 Questions about your Meds? Fairfax NARFE Chapter 737 Meal Packaging Event Cancelled. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To luncheon/meeting will feature a local pharmacist to address benefit Stop Hunger Now. Will be rescheduled in the future. your questions. At 3939 Oak Street, Fairfax. Social hour Visit www.stophungernow.org. 11:30 a.m., luncheon at 12:30 p.m. (cost is $11). Call 703- FRIDAY/MARCH 16 425-7983. Asian Chamber Awards Gala. 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $80/ FRIDAY/FEB. 17 member; $100/non-member. With keynote speaker Maj. Gen. Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $15. With Antonio Taguba. At the Mason Inn Conference Center and Dave Kitchen and the Cutaways. Drop-in beginner swing Hotel, GMU Fairfax Campus, 4352 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m. At the Hilton Washington Dulles To purchase tickets, contact Cindy Shao at 703-752-6292 or Airport, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon. visit www.asian-americanchamber.org FEB. 17 TO 19 SATURDAY/MARCH 17 “The Crucible.” Westfield High School presents “The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. George Mason Crucible.” Show times are Feb. 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 19 at 2 p.m. At Westfield High School, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd., With pianist Rick Rowley. Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite (1919 Chantilly. For tickets, go to version), Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, www.westfieldtheatreboosters.com. Call 703-488-6439. Sibelius’ Symphony No. 7, and Sibelius’ Finlandia. Free pre- Int’l Gem & Jewelry Show. Tickets are $8. Friday 11:30 concert discussion for ticketholders at 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$55. [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 15 Centre View Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] Westfield Captures Concorde Wrestling Title Bulldogs take first ahead of defending Northern Region champion Robinson.

By Rich Sanders Centre View

he Westfield High wres- Ttling team put together a dominant showing at last weekend’s Concorde District Championships, held Friday and Saturday (Feb. 3-4) at Chantilly High School. The Bulldogs, behind seven individual champions, scored 207 points, well ahead of runner-up Robinson’s 165, to capture the district crown. The third through sixth place team finishers were Oakton (119), Courtesy of Centreville Wrestling Centreville (117.50), Chantilly Joey Steinbach of Photo/Courtesy of Westfield Wrestling (79), and Herndon (45). Centreville High earned a The Westfield wrestling team showcases its championship banner last Saturday night. The Northern Region Champion- second place finish at ships are set to take place this Fri- districts last weekend. Martino, 9-0, in the finals match; over Robinson’s Cole DePasquale, Chantilly High, fifth in the team day and Saturday (Feb. 10-11) at and Ben Cameron (132), who fell 3-0. standings, had one champion and Hayfield High School in Alexandria. finals; Derek Arnold (138), who to Chantilly’s Walter Carlson, 6-2, In all, Centreville had 12 wres- seven top four place finishers. “We wrestled really, really well,” won his title match over in the title match. tlers earn top four places in their Walter Carlson was the Chargers’ said Westfield head coach Chuck Robinson’s Santiago Valdez, 3-2; Westfield had two third place respective weight classes to ad- champion, winning the 132 divi- Hoskins, of his squad’s showing at Brett Campbell (120), a 2-0 title finishers - Tyler Morson (170) and vance to regionals. Along with sion with his 6-2 finals win over districts. “I was very pleased with match winner over Robinson’s Frank Aiello (160). Also for the champion Sepulveda, those Wild- Ben Cameron of Westfield. how we executed and got after it.” Austin Riggs; David Aiello (113), Bulldogs, Artie Pickett (126) fin- cat wrestlers were: second place Chantilly’s lone second place fin- Westfield’s individual champi- a third period pin winner over fi- ished fourth in his weight class. finishers Joey Steinbach (220) and isher was Ali Nadri (113), who lost ons were: Mitch Polizzi (220- nals opponent Ali Nadri of The top four finishers at each David Chenevey (195); third place his finals match to Westfield’s weight class), a 1-0 finals winner Chantilly; and Gabe Ryan (106), weight class earned an automatic finishers Connor Mitchell (132), David Aiello. The Chargers had over Centreville’s Joey Steinbach; who bested Robinson’s Greyson seeding for regionals. Jerry Cowman (126), Michael Vu four wrestlers who finished in Austin Kries (182), a 3-1 finals Olimpo, 6-5, in the finals. (113), and Chung Do Kim (106); third place - Ian Shircliff (285), winner over Oakton’s Josh Westfield had two other wres- FOURTH PLACE CENTRE- and fourth place finishers Jason Sam Cronin (145), Ryland Arnold Newman; Beau Donahue (152), a tlers make it to championship VILLE had one first place cham- Park (285), Connor Howell (182), (138), and Joey Rivetti (120). major decision winner (21-10) matches - Stephen Aiello (145), pion in Ryan Sepulveda (170), Tyler Love (160), Will Fulton Earning a fourth place standing over Oakton’s Albert Borges in the who lost to Robinson’s Brooks who won his championship match (152), and Joey Nowak (120). was Javin Re (195). Local Swimmers Step Up at Region Championships

Emma Richer, Lauren Hensley, and Top local place finishers in- relay team of Matthew Chantilly boys earn sixth place team Sydney Pereira finished in third cluded: Chantilly’s Chris Glowacki, Brandon Fiala, Rich- finish; Westfield and Chantilly girls place overall. The same Chargers’ Grimmett-Norris, who was cham- ard Xue, and Danial Okhovvat foursome also earned fourth place pion in the 500-free event and fin- Gilani finished seventh. finish among top 10 teams. in the 200-medley relay. ished second in 200-free; The Westfield 200-free relay Westfield’s Brandon Fiala (second CENTREVILLE HIGH had team of Sierra Higinbotham, in 200-IM, second in 100-breast- several swimmers put to- By Rich Sanders son High (162) and Lake Braddock Serena Emanuel, Erin Schulte, and stroke); Westfield’s Richard Xue gether strong outings at Centre View Secondary (155.5). Carli Molano finished fifth. The (third in 200-IM); and Chantilly’s regionals to qualify for up- Local schools competing on the same four also teamed for a fifth Brian Rothschild (fourth in 200- coming states. The following The Northern Region swim and girls’ side included Chantilly (9th place finish in the 400-free relay. IM, fourth in 100-free). individual Wildcats and relays dive championships concluded place), Westfield (10th), and The Chantilly boys’ 400-free re- will be competing at the state this past Saturday night at the Oak Centreville (21st). OAKTON WON the boys’ team lay team of Brian Rothschild, Will meet: Rachel Anderson (girls’ Marr Recreation Center. Oakton Top Centre View-area individual title with 281.5 points, besting Schulte, Evan Baker, and Chris 100-fly); Logan Ross (girls’ High captured both the boys’ and girls’ finishers included: Chantilly’s runner-up Woodson (250) and Grimmett-Norris finished in sec- 100-breastroke); the girls’ girls’ team titles. Logan Coulson-Moore (third place third place Madison High (217). ond place behind Oakton High. 200-medley relay of Rachel On the girls’ side, the Cougars, in in 100-back, fourth in 200-free); Jefferson and West Springfield fin- The Chantilly boys’ 200-medley Anderson, Logan Ross, Abby the 24-team field, finished first with Westfield’s Carli Molano (second ished fourth and fifth. In all 24 relay team of Chris Grimmett- McCranie, and Kylie Cuomo; 245 points. West Potomac (190) and in 50-free); and Chantilly’s Maggie teams competed in the region Norris, David Stewart, Blair Ma- and the girls’ 200-freestyle Langley High Schools (181) finished Shaw (7th in 500-free). boys’ championships. Chantilly son, and Brian Rothschild finished relay team of Logan Ross, second and third overall. Rounding The Chantilly girls’ 200-free re- High finished in sixth place with with a sixth place finish. Kylie Cuomo, Rachel Ander- out the top five teams were Madi- lay team of Logan Coulson-Moore, 156 points in the 24-team field. In the same event, the Westfield son, and Abby McCranie.

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