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JUNE 17-23, 2015 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Page 11 Questioning Family Life Curriculum Topics of gender identity and sexual orientation added. By Tim Peterson Centre View

he Fairfax County School TBoard’s May 7 meeting drew a passionate and boisterous crowd that filled the Luther Jackson Middle School au-

Photos Contributed ditorium and spilled out into the main lobby. That night the board voted in favor of adding “gender identity” to its nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and applicants for employment. On June 25, the board may face a similar scene. It’s scheduled to Members of last year’s Team Jim Breslin and their families. vote on proposed updates from the Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee, including Citizen Steven Mosley adding the topics of gender iden- ‘It Keeps Him Alive for Us’ speaks at the June 11 tity and sexual orientation, begin- school board meeting in ning in seventh grade Family Life hospitals. It’s not a race, so cyclists of all abilities opposition to proposed Family, friends raise Education, classes out of which may participate. changes in the Family Life parents may opt their students. To donate or register, go to Education and health cancer-research funds Other advertised changes in- www.ridetovictory.org or call 855.822.RIDE. Or curriculums. contribute directly to Team Jim Breslin at http:// clude moving a portion of the cur- in Jimmy Breslin’s name. www.ridetovictory.org/site/TR/Events/ riculum from Family Life Educa- tion to students’ health courses. ences (disabilities, ethnicities, cul- By Bonnie Hobbs 2015WashingtonDC?team_id=5822&pg=team&fr_id=1091. This would be done to comply the tures) The Connection Jimmy Breslin and his wife Janet had three chil- dren and three grandchildren. “He was a real, Virginia Board of Education’s re- ❖ Mental health areas such as family man,” said Tim Breslin. “His family was cently revised health standards of depression and suicide Fairfax County firefighter for 28 years, his number-one priority, so it was incredibly tough learning for kindergarten through The recommendations came up Jimmy Breslin died of cancer last year when he died.” tenth grade. as new business at the school at age 55, but he’s never far from the A Yet Jimmy Breslin definitely left his mark on According to Fairfax County board’s May 21 meeting. At the thoughts of his friends and family. And the world. After retiring as a firefighter, he be- Public Schools, the topics that June 11 meeting, eight out of the in tribute to him, they raise money for and par- came a special-needs bus driver and route man- would no longer be part of Family 10 citizen speakers and one addi- ticipate in The Ride to Conquer Cancer. ager for Prince William County Public Schools. Life Education (and therefore no- tional speaker on a prepared video This bicycling event doesn’t happen “He asked for special-needs children; longer opt-out) are: addressed the recommendations. until September, but the eight mem- that was his second calling in life,” ❖ Personal development (emo- Each of those speakers opposed bers of Team Jim Breslin — captained said Breslin. “He loved them like his tions/feelings, self-image, self- the proposed changes. by his brother Tim — are already own kids and, in his house, he’d show concept, personal characteristics, “How one identifies should not training and raising funds. you stuff they’d made for him.” skills to work and play successfully take the place of science and “It means a lot because I’m doing But in 2012, Jimmy Breslin was in a community) truth,” said citizen Steven Mosley, something in honor and memory of diagnosed with esophageal cancer ❖ Healthy relationships (in- who introduced himself as a my brother,” said Tim Breslin. “And and battled it as best he could. “Then cludes conflict resolution skills) the money raised truly benefits in January 2014, one of our sisters, ❖ Respecting individual differ- See Citizens, Page 2

people in their treatments and in the Maureen Romano, heard about the 6-18-2015

prevention of cancer.”

Ride and told us about it,” said Tim home in

Both brothers have ties to the local Requested

The late Jimmy Breslin. It’s 150 miles — 75 miles/ material. area. They were born and raised in sensitive Time

day over two days — in Maryland

Fairfax and graduated from Woodson Breslin Postmaster: and Washington, D.C., and each rider Attention High. And Jimmy Breslin served at

has to raise a minimum of $2,500.

both Centreville Fire Stations 17 and 38. #322 PERMIT “I’d never done anything like that before,” said MD Easton,

The Ride is Sept.19-20; proceeds go to the Johns

Breslin. “But she and I wanted to do it to support PAID

Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, plus Sibley Me- Postage U.S. morial, Suburban and Howard County General See Raising, Page 2 STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ June 17-23, 2015 ❖ 1 News

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Jimmy Breslin with his nephew, Tim Breslin Jr., then 3. Tim Breslin (in front) out for a bike ride. Raising Cancer-Research Funds in Jimmy Breslin’s Name From Page 1 firefighter/paramedic Kristin Gaulard and cause there aren’t any hills where he lives. is also inspirational.” our brother because he was in the fight of her husband Jeff; and Mike Ashley, son of It was also difficult for him to ask people Describing his brother as kind, generous, his life.” Two months later, on March 27, retired county firefighter Dave Ashley, who for money, but he knew the funds would loving and witty, Tim Breslin said he always 2014, Jimmy Breslin lost his battle. “We worked with Jimmy. benefit people like his late brother. had something funny to say. “People enjoyed were just running individually,” said Tim “Last year, I raised $12,489; so this year, The best part was arriving at the finish working with him and knew they could Breslin. “But when Jimmy died, other I want to raise $1 more,” said Tim Breslin. line of last year’s event. “We all stopped count on him,” said Tim Breslin. “Jimmy friends and family members asked if they “So far, I’m at $2,495, so I’ve got some work about a minute away and called Jimmy’s made others feel special; he asked about could join, and soon we became a team. And to do.” Basically, he solicits donations from wife to tell her we were about there,” said them and showed an interest in them, so altogether, we raised $38,153.” family, friends and associates. And on his Tim Breslin. “As we approached and were they were drawn to him. In his jobs with Now they’re preparing for the second Facebook page, he posts photos of his week- announced, there were so many friends and the Fire Department and school system, he annual Ride to Conquer Cancer. Besides Tim end bike rides to remind people of the up- family members cheering us on — and all liked serving others and valued the bonds Breslin, a 28-year police officer in Chesa- coming event and let the contributors see of them were wearing their ‘Team Jim he formed with his friends and co-workers.” peake, Va., the other members of Team Jim how he’s getting ready. Breslin’ T-shirts.” “It was overwhelming to So, said Tim Breslin, it meant a great deal Breslin are: Brent Schnupp, a firefighter/ “I try to ride three or four times a week see them there, knowing they’d been wait- to his brother that people were donating paramedic with Station 38; Patrick Breslin, and work out in the gym on the treadmill ing for us for hours,” he continued. “And it money to cancer research because of him. one of Jimmy’s sons; Michelle Breslin, mar- and elliptical,” he said. “And I’ve come to felt good to be part of something so big and And that’s why doing the Ride in his name ried to Jimmy’s son Joey, also a Fairfax enjoy the mental and physical aspects of important that’s really going to help people. is “really special,” said Tim Breslin. “It keeps County firefighter; Jason Smith, married to riding and exercising.” For Tim Breslin, the Some cancer survivors ride, too, with big him alive for us, and he continues to help Jimmy’s daughter Jennifer; Fairfax County toughest parts of the Ride are the hills, be- orange flags on their bikes, and seeing them people, even though he’s no longer with us.” Citizens Speak on Upcoming Family Life Education Vote

From Page 1 education coordinator for the school “black, ordained, evangelical reverend” who system. Email comments can be sent “Keep fighting the good works in higher education. “Here’s the truth to [email protected]. fight.” we need to hang on to: Man cannot deter- Citizens may also request to speak mine his gender just like I can’t determine at the upcoming meeting by either — Harris LaTeef, my race. Both these things are gifts from registering online at www.fcps.edu/ Student Representative, School Board God and affirmed by science.” schlbd/meetings/requestspeak.shtml Citizen Mary Beth Style said, “Fairfax or calling the School Board office at nificant value to our work and reminded County Public Schools have no expertise to 571-423-1075 during normal business us why we’re doing this.” teach lessons on the development of hours, beginning three days prior to In his remarks, LaTeef thanked the board transgender identity. the meeting. Ten spots are available for teaching him about “politics, education, “This religious belief that the soul is sepa- and are filled on a first-come basis. human nature and the true meaning of serv- rate from the body and that man creates ing one’s community.” his own reality is not supported by science,” THE SCHOOL BOARD also recog- He also offered the public some commen- Style continued. “There is no agreement in nized its outgoing, 44th student rep- tary from his perspective. “Though they may the therapeutic world and certainly no resentative Harris LaTeef, a senior at seem divided at times,” he said, “each has agreement in society or even among the Langley High School. the same goal, to make Fairfax County Pub- theorists who are fighting among them- Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen lic Schools a great school system to send selves. Yet you are teaching it anyway. That Garza followed the individual board your kids to each and every morning.” is arrogant.” members and summed up their effu- LaTeef’s final thoughts were directed back Community review of the board action sive compliments of LaTeef’s work. at the School Board members: “Keep fight- will continue until Friday, June 19, through Citizen Mary Beth Style speaks at the “You’re one of the most impressive ing the good fight,” he said. “Don’t let petty the website www.fcps.edu/is/hpe/fle.shtml. June 11 school board meeting, refer- young men I’ve ever been around: in- politics or gamesmanship distract you from The page contains frequently asked ques- ring to the Family Life Education telligent, articulate, calm under pres- why you are here, and that is to focus on tions and answers from Fairfax County Pub- curriculum changes regarding iden- sure and wise beyond your years,” the future.” lic Schools, as well as contact information tity and sexuality as a “warped Garza said. “Being the student voice After graduating, LaTeef plans to attend for Elizabeth Payne, health and physical worldview.” on the board, you always added sig- the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. 2 ❖ Centre View ❖ June 17-23, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Roundups News

Unattended Cooking Causes Fire Units responded to a garden apartment fire on Saturday, June Sully Police Honor Compher 13, at approximately 10 a.m., at 5852 Post Corners Trail in Centreville.Firefighters encountered light smoke in the four-story ecently honored as the Officer of the Month apartment upon arrival. The fire was extinguished by the sprin- Rby the Sully District Police Station and its Citizens Advisory Committee was MPO kler system prior to firefighters arriving. Ten occupants have been Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection displaced and were alerted by smoke alarms. Red Cross support Wayne Compher. And according to the station’s as- is being provided to the occupants. One occupant was transported sistant commander, Lt. Matt Owens, it was something to the Washington Hospital Burn Center by ambulance with non- well-deserved. life threatening injuries.Damage is estimated at $23,000.Accord- “He’s a hard worker and a well-respected member ing fire investigators, the fire was accidental. Unattended food of the station,” said Owens. “Normally, one person left on the stove caused the fire. nominates someone for Officer of the Month; but he was nominated by his entire squad.” Compher’s supervisors, Trafton Parr and Sgt. Brad Free Carseat Inspections Avery, submitted the following writeup: “Master Police Officer Wayne Compher is an infor- Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will mal leader of the Sully Evenings A squad. He has a perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, June 18, wealth of knowledge, experience and skills which Lt. Matt Owens (left) presents an Officer from 5-8:30 p.m, at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. he readily shares with every squad member on a daily of the Month certificate to MPO Wayne No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child basis. He’s actively involved in all of the major cases Compher. safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and with the squad and is always willing to assist or take adjust them, as needed. the lead on the various events that present them- or professional nature, they have exceptional out- Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving selves throughout the patrol shift. comes when he assists. He shows he truly cares about on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have “Many times, Compher is the first unit on the scene the working relationships of his co-workers. enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the correct use of events, as he always keeps tabs on the pending “Compher is also acutely aware of the dangers in- of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates events in the district. He never hesitates to self-dis- volved with this career and has no inhibitions about and times. patch on cases, regardless if it’s a simple complaint informing co-workers of unsafe conditions, so as to or a complex investigation. protect them from possible harm. He also shares and Frey at Sully District Council “He’s a dedicated officer with an exceptional work encourages a great relationship with the citizens of ethic. As such, he’s an excellent role model for both the Sully District. “With 34-plus years as a Fairfax Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) will be the guest speaker younger and senior officers. Compher assists with County Police Officer, he’s an asset to have on the at the next meeting of the Sully District Council of Citizens Asso- conflict resolution between squad members and en- Evenings A Squad at the Sully District Station and ciations and its Land-Use Committee. He’ll be discussing the “State tire squads. Whether the conflicts are of a personal the squad genuinely supports his nomination.” of Sully.” The meeting’s set for Wednesday, June 24, at 7 p.m., in the Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Call Jeff Parnes, evenings, at 703-904-0131. Food Donations for WFCM Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry needs dona- tions of Cooking oil, canned fruit (all types), sugar, canned meats (tuna, ham and chicken), hot cereals, pasta sauce, canned toma- toes, flour, and canned or dry beans. Toiletries needed, which WFCM clients cannot purchase with food stamps, include facial tissues, toothpaste, shampoo and solid deodorant. Bring all items to WFCM’S food pantry, weekdays, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at 13888 Metrotech Drive, near Papa John’s Pizza and Kumon Learning Center, in Chantilly’s Sully Place Shopping Center. A volunteer stocker/bagger is needed Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Contact Annette Bosley at 703-988-9656, ext. 110, or [email protected].

Learn about Police Department Photo Contributed Throughout the year, the Fairfax County Police Department will host a series of lectures as part of its 75th anniversary. ❖ July 23 – The Departments growth in relation to the county’s development, 11 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/the-departments-growth-in-relation-to- the-countys-development-tickets-15374059225 Westfield Boys Basketball team won the 6A North Regional Championship and ad- ❖ Aug. 10 – SWAT – Tools, Tactics, and Technology, 11 a.m. at vancing to the Virginia State championship this past season. the West Springfield District community room https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/swat-tools-tactics-and-technology-tickets- 15374108372 ❖ Sept. 16 – Helicopter Division, 10 a.m. at the Criminal Jus- ‘Some Wonderful Basketball’ tice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fcpd-helicopter- upervisor Michael R. Frey and the Board of honored by the Board of Supervisors June 2 in the division-tickets-15374129435 Supervisors congratulated the Westfield Boys Fairfax County Government Center. ❖ S Oct. 2 – Early days of Diversity, 11 a.m. at the Massey Build- Basketball team for winning the 6A North Re- “It was a really fun thrilling ride,” said Ewell. ing A Level conference room https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ gional Championship and advancing to the Virginia “Thank you for recognizing us. We also know it’s early-days-of-diversity-tickets-15374156516 State championship this past season. not necessarily all about basketball. We have kids ❖ Nov. 4 – Criminal Justice Academy, 11 a.m. at the Criminal “It was a lot of fun watching the team and watch- who are very successful in the classroom which adds Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/criminal-justice- ing the community follow its progress and rally to our success as well.” academy-tickets-15374248792 around them,” said Frey. “It made for some wonder- “Just a tremendous season, great job,” said Frey. ❖ Dec. 14 – Crisis Negotiations Team, 11 a.m. at the Criminal ful basketball and you all should be very, very proud “We have an unbelievable community,” said Ewell. Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fcpd-crisis-ne- of what you did. You brought the community to- “We have a great group of kids and our student body gotiations-team-tickets-15374274870 gether.” and community jumped behind us.” Coach Doug Ewell and the basketball team were — Ken Moore www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ June 17-23, 2015 ❖ 3 News

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Trying out the police seatbelt convincer is George Tunaya, 7, as MPO Patrick Nolan Jr. As Trooper Ronchez Hancock watches, Cindy Cruz, 7, (on left) looks on. wears a State Police vest and shield. Third annual Touch A Truck was Saturday, Little Children, Big Vehicles June 13, outside the Chantilly Regional Library.

Grant Leeds, 6-3/4, inside a The Kadayam siblings, Anjali Sitting in a Bobcat from Fairfax Evelyn Cook, 3-1/2, has fun in a Chantilly Fire Station 15 ambu- (left), 9, and Tejas, 5, in a Bobcat. Water is Austin Kang, 7. VDOT grader truck. lance.

Cecilia Hale, 7-1/2, is on Trying out a police motorcycle is 4-year-old Eunice Heou, top of the world inside this Darren Kim, 4, pets Tucker, a Police Department bomb- while grandmother Myunghui Heou smiles. fire engine. sniffing dog. 4 ❖ Centre View ❖ June 17-23, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Diocese of Arlington Victim Assistance Coordinators Restaurant For Sexually Abused Minors 703-841-2530 • 703-841-2537 Owner Honored The Diocese of Arlington provides comprehensive assistance to anyone who as a minor Sal Speziale, owner of Italian restaurant Ciao Osteria in Photo by Bonnie Hobbs was sexually abused by a priest, deacon, teacher, employee or representative of the Centreville’s Centrewood Plaza, was recently honored with a diocese. Parents, guardians, children and survivors of sexual abuse are invited and plaque from the Sully District Po- encouraged to contact the diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinators, experienced social lice Station. It was “in appreciation for [his] outstanding support” of workers, who will provide a confidential consultation. the station and its Citizens Advi- The Diocese of Arlington is committed to assisting sory Committee. “He donates gift victims/survivors throughout the healing process. cards to our Officers of the Month,” said 1st Lt. Matt Owens, the For further information, see www.arlingtondiocese.org station’s assistant commander. st “And in December, he hosted a free Sal Speziale and 1 Lt. lunch for an entire [police] squad.” Matt Owens. Bathroom Remodel Special $6,850 Bulletin Board Celebrating 15 Years in Business! Email announcements to centreview@ Select your connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, THURSDAY/JULY 2 time, location, description and contact for EBook Help. 5 p.m. at the Chantilly TWO POOR TEACHERS products from event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Get Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling our Mobile tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is eBook questions answered. Bring a Showroom Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- tablet or eReader. Free. Call 703- fore event. 502-3883 to reserve a spot. and Design Center SATURDAY/JUNE 20 SATURDAY/JULY 4 Fully Insured & Free Taxi Rides. Class A Licensed Teen Advisory Board. 1 p.m. at the 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Free Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow cab rides will be offered to patrons Est. 1999 Road. A meeting of the Chantilly throughout Fairfax County. During Regional Teen Advisory Board. For this six-hour period, area residents students in grades 7-12. Free. Call celebrating with alcohol may call the 703-502-3883 for questions and to toll-free SoberRide phone number 1- Free Estimates reserve a spot. 800-200-TAXI (8294) and be EBook Help. 2 p.m. at the Chantilly afforded a safe way home. Must be 703-999-2928 Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Get 21 or older to call a SoberRide. Visit eBook questions answered. Bring a www.wrap.org/soberride/ for more. tablet or eReader. Free. Call 703- 502-3883 for questions and to MONDAY/JULY 13 reserve a spot. “Ask an Agent.” 7-9 p.m. at Gunnell “Meet the Ticket.” 7-9 p.m. at House at Truro Church, 10520 Main Waterford at Fair Oaks, 12025 Lee St., Fairfax. Capital Christian Writers Jackson Highway, Fairfax. Guests will host literary agent Tamela will have the opportunity to hear Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube State Senate, House of Delegates, Agency. Murray will discuss the latest County Board of Supervisors, School market trends, share tips, and answer Board, Soil & Water Conservation questions for aspiring writers. Free. Board, and Constitutional Office Visit www.capitalchristianwriters.org. candidates speak on the issues important to them and the people of Saturday/July 18 Fairfax County. Carly Fiorina will be Teen Advisory Board. 1 p.m. at the the guest speaker. Tickets are $75 Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow per person, $135 per couple. Road. A meeting of the Chantilly Sponsorship and hosting tickets are Regional Teen Advisory Board. For also available. Visit students in grades 7-12. Free. Call www.fairfaxgop.org. 703-502-3883 to reserve a spot. EBook Help. 2 p.m. at the Chantilly MONDAY/JUNE 22 Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Get Financial Counseling Clinic. 6-7:30 eBook questions answered. Bring a p.m. at Chantilly Computer Learning tablet or eReader. Free. Call 703- Center Partnerships, 4101 Elmwood 502-3883 to reserve a spot. St., Chantilly. Volunteer financial planners will help participants tackle MONDAY/JULY 27 pressing financial problems during a Parenting Workshop with Dr. 45- to 60-minute session. A free Rene. credit report will be run, immediate 7 p.m. at the Chantilly financial situations considered, and a Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Dr. course of action recommended to Rene Hackney offers a learning address concerns. Free. Contact workshop on “Reading Aloud With Lillian Diaz at [email protected] Children.” Free. Call 703-502-3883 to or 703-988-9656 x108. reserve a spot.

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THURSDAY/JUNE 25 ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Parenting Workshop with Dr. As we sail away into our next 30 years – Thank You! Residents Can “E-cycle” Rene. 7 p.m. at the Chantilly at the I-66 Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Dr. transfer station. It is free but Rene Hackney offers a learning residents may be asked to show proof workshop on “Reading Aloud With of residency. Personal waste only. Children.” Free. Call 703-502-3883 The I-66 station is located at 4618 to reserve a spot. West Ox Road, Fairfax and open from See Bulletin, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ June 17-23, 2015 ❖ 5 Me & My Dad Reader submissions for the Centre View’s Father’s Day photo gallery.

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Executive Vice President Joe Harvey of Jerry Vernon Clifton, with his [email protected] Joan Detwiler Shelton of Centreville and Dad, two sons Editor in Chief Charles Elbert Detwiler. This will be her first Nathan and Steven Mauren Father’s Day without him. He died May 27, 2015. Michael. Managing Editor Kemal Kurspahic Photography: Letter to the Editor Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly on the Beltway towards the Cabin gument against a possible affordable, congestion reduced Production Manager: I-66: Quality John bridge, and several things (cheaper) light rail addition be- and … many suburban family lives Geovani Flores

have become abundantly clear: it cause of the Rosslyn tunnel con- made much happier and of higher Special Assistant to the Publisher Of Life Issue is expensive to do this on a daily gestion seems to defy any logic – quality, thus enhancing real-estate Jeanne Theismann [email protected] To the Editor: basis and as a result many people he must have been misquoted one values and the tax base, etc. etc. @TheismannMedia I read with interest “Diverse stay on the non-toll part of I-495, would hope – as for many people One should see the virtuous cycle Travel Choices?” as well as the let- while the exit from the toll road their destination is not D.C. at all in this argument. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 ter to the editor by Jeffrey Parnes, back onto the final non-toll seg- but office locations along the Being originally from Nether- [email protected] transportation co-chair of the ment towards the bridge has in- Beltway in Virginia and Maryland. lands, I advise that VDOT spend FCFCA — both published in the creased overall congestion, not Again, look at this multi-dimen- some consulting dollars and invite A Connection Newspaper June 10 edition of Centre View. As reduced it … sionally: if employers and/or em- Dutch and German transportation a long-time user of I-66, what The proposals for I-66 are most ployees would be offered certain experts to objectively evaluate the strikes me is the one-dimension- likely going to have similar conse- benefits (e.g., small tax deductions current proposals as they have a ality of this debate and the con- quences as the new toll roads can or lower fares) for frequent use of wealth of experience over there siderations presented. This is not be expected to be prohibitively taking the Metro/light rail train with very similar public-private just about a “traffic problem” I expensive for thousands of drivers from Haymarket-Gainesville- transportation/quality of life di- would argue, but most impor- — raising real-life and practical Manassas-Centreville instead of lemmas. tantly an issue of quality of life, questions of fairness and jumping in the car every day, fi- affordability and fairness. I now affordability for thousands of fami- nancing of a rail system may be Bram Groen regularly travel the new toll road lies. Additionally, Mr. Parnes’ ar- facilitated, peak-time tolls more Centreville 6 ❖ Centre View ❖ June 17-23, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Here’s the Scoop: Ice Cream Race at Bull Run Park 5K Race includes 15 fun obstacles, nine different start times, and ice cream.

By Steve Hibbard the coveted prize, free ice cream.” obstacles that you will encounter while run- Centre View Bawarski is a P.E. teacher at Providence ning/walking the 5K course. Some of the Elementary in the City of Fairfax. He orga- wild and crazy obstacles include: Hershey’s et ready for summer fun as the nized three Blood and Guts Runs during Chocolate Syrup Water Slide, the Banana second-annual, family-friendly Halloween that had 5,000 attendees, and Peel Pit, Whipped-Cream like foam, Cherry G5K Ice Cream Race will take he is planning his fourth Blood and Guts Bombs, Sticky Icky and more. Runners are place on Saturday, June 27 at Run on Saturday, Oct. 24. encouraged to wear costumes and have as Bull Run Park in Centreville. There are nine For added fun, there will be an ice-cream much fun as possible. different start times that run every 30 min- eating competition, DJ Dance party and The Ice Cream Race will be held Satur- utes, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., where roughly Zumba as well as a beer garden and food day, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 300 to 400 people run in each time slot. trucks. non-timed races will begin every 30 min- Highlights include 15 obstacles, including The ice cream, which includes flavors of utes starting at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., new ones such as the Sticky Icky, Inflatable vanilla, chocolate and sorbet, and sprinkles, etc., with 300-400 people in each segment. Obstacle Course, Inflatable SlipN Slide, will be provided by Scoops2U. Cost is $49. A portion of the profits from Photo contributed Rope Wall, and the Beloved Beam. Upon The Ice Cream Race is an all-ages and all- The Ice Cream Race will benefit the Leuke- completion, every finisher will receive a abilities event. Runners will be greeted at mia & Lymphoma Society. custom T-shirt and swag from the vendors, the finish line with ice cream, food trucks, The venue is at Bull Run Regional Park, as well as ice cream. a beer garden, cool vendors, ice cream eat- Special Events Center, 7700 Bull Run Drive, “If you enjoy running fun runs, obstacle ing competitions, and Zumba on the stage. Centreville, VA 20121. races, mud runs, and 5K’s, then this race is Every paid runner receives a custom-made For more details, go to for you,” said founder Max Bawarski, 32, T-shirt. www.theicecreamrace.com or email This year’s Ice Cream Race is of Manassas. “You will be laughing and The Ice Cream Race is the perfect event [email protected] or call Max Saturday, June 27 at Bull Run screaming all the way to the finish line for for groups and families. There are 15 fun Bawarski at 703-593-3173. Park in Centreville. Centreville Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Distribution oseph Gaskins, 25, of Centreville, spreading these “Our office will continue to partner with the Jan. 6, 2014, the defendant sold heroin to Jpleaded guilty on June 11 to distri- dangerous drugs, OAG to vigorously prosecute those who dis- a 20-year-old Herndon man who died the bution of heroin, including a sale especially when tribute these deadly substances to our citi- following day of a drug overdose from the that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old their reckless and zens.” heroin that the defendant had supplied to Herndon man, according to Attorney Gen- callous choices Gaskins pleaded guilty to conspiracy to him. eral Mark R. Herring and Fairfax County lead to the death distribute heroin, five counts of distribution On four other occasions in 2014, the de- Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond F. of another Virgin- of heroin, and one count of possession with fendant sold heroin to confidential police Morrogh. The joint announcement came ian. We have a intent to distribute heroin. Each conviction informants. Investigators also recovered after Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge long way to go in carries a statutory sentencing range of im- heroin from the defendant when they ar- John M. Tran accepted Gaskins’s guilty turning this prob- prisonment for not less than five, not more rested him in 2014. pleas. Gaskins lem around, and than 40 years, and a fine of not more than This case is being prosecuted by Virginia “Heroin fatalities in Northern Virginia prosecutions will $500,000. Gaskins will be sentenced on Assistant Attorney General Marc J. have more than doubled in recent years, only be one part, but we want to make it Sept. 11. Birnbaum and Fairfax County Deputy reflecting a troubling trend we’re seeing clear that we won’t tolerate criminals prof- According to a statement of facts pre- Commonwealth’s Attorney Robert D. across the Commonwealth,” said Herring in iting off of addiction.” sented in open court, between January 2014 McClain following an investigation by the a press release. “This case is a sad reminder of the dan- and August 2014, the defendant conspired Fairfax County Police Department, Town of “My team and I are forging important ger posed by those who sell narcotics in our with a Baltimore-area drug dealer to dis- Herndon Police Department, and the North- partnerships to hold dealers accountable for community,” said Morrogh in the release. tribute heroin in the Centreville area. On ern Virginia multi-jurisdiction grand jury. Crime Report The following incidents were reported UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 13900 block 4300 block of Chantilly Shopping 6000 block of Union Mill Road, prop- money from vehicle. by the Sully District Police Station. of Rockland Village Drive, May 23, 7:59 Center, wallet from business. erty from school. 14300 block of Green Trails Boule- ATTEMPTED ROBBERY, a.m. A resident awoke and discovered 11200 block of Fairfax Station Road, 5700 block of Union Mill Road, bev- vard, property from school. Brookfield Court/Currey Lane, June 2, an unknown woman sleeping in one of property from residence. erage from business. 4300 block of Chantilly Shopping 9:15 p.m. The victim was walking and the bedrooms of the residence. A West 11600 block of Havenner Road, prop- 4300 block of Chantilly Shopping Center, merchandise from business. was approached by two men. The sus- Virginia woman was arrested and erty from vehicle. Center, merchandise stolen from busi- 12600 block of Water Street, jewelry pects assaulted the victim, attempted to charged with unlawful entry. 7100 block of Ordway Road, property ness from residence. take property and fled. The victim was LARCENIES from residence. 14500 block of Olde Kent Road, prop- 5500 block of Sully Park Drive, bi- transported to a local hospital and was 14800 block of Haymarket Lane, cash 5700 block of Union Mill Road, li- erty stolen from residence cycle from business. treated for non life-threatening injuries. from vehicle. cense plates from vehicle. 15300 block of Twin Creeks Court, 13800 block of Lee Highway Memo- BURGLARY, 11700 block of Wolf 14500 block of Lee Jackson Memorial 13900 Lee Jackson Memorial High- property stolen from residence rial Highway, property from vehicle. Run Lane, June 2, 1045 a.m. A resident Highway, merchandise from business. way, property from vehicle. 6000 block of Union Mill Road, phone 4200 block of Entre Court, license reported someone entered the residence 6300 block of Multiplex Drive, mer- 13500 block of Jeb Stuart Square, from school. plate from vehicle. and took property. chandise from business. wallet from vehicle. 13800 block of Braddock Road, watch 15100 block of Old Dale Road, purse BURGLARY, 11800 block of 5800 block of Trinity Parkway, wallet 4200 block of Technology Court, mer- from business. from vehicle. Henderson Road, June 2. A resident re- and phone. chandise from business. Sully Road/I66, electronic equipment 4600 block of Autumn Glory Way, ported someone entered the residence 6100 block of Havener House Way, 6000 block of Union Mill Road, prop- from business. electronic equipment from vehicle. and took property. property from residence. erty from school. 15000 block of Greymont Drive, prop- 5100 block of Dungannon Road, jew- BURGLARY, 14200 block of 6300 block of Multiplex Drive, mer- 14600 block of Algretus Drive, prop- erty stolen from vehicle. elry from residence. Hartwood Court, June 1. A resident re- chandise from business. erty from vehicle. 6000 block of Regents Park Road, 4900 block of Stonecroft Boulevard, ported someone entered the residence 5600 block of Stone Road, property 13900 block of Lee Jackson Memorial property stolen from vehicle. property from vehicle. and took property. from vehicle. Highway, wallet from vehicle. 14100 block of Saint Germain Drive, 14500 block of William Carr Lane, BURGLARY, 5300 block of Chandley 14000 block of Tanners House Way, 14100 block of Saint Germain Drive, merchandise from business. tools from vehicle. Farm Circle, May 28. A resident re- property from vehicle. property from residence. 14700 block of Gatwick Square, prop- STOLEN VEHICLES ported someone entered the residence 14900 block of Rydell Road, property 4900 block of Stonecroft Boulevard, erty from vehicle. 13800 block of Wakley Court, 2000 and took property. from residence. property from vehicle. 13900 block of Lee Highway, mer- Honda CRV. BURGLARY, 14600 block of Lilva 15100 block of Wetherburn Drive, 14100 block of Saint Germain Drive, chandise from business. 14400 block of Creek Branch Court, Drive, May 26. A resident reported phone from residence. phone from residence. 13900 block of Rock Brook Court, 2012 Kia Forte. someone entered the residence and took Billingsgate Lane/Hancock Court, 7600 block of Kincheloe Road, prop- money from vehicle. 14400 block of Cool Oak Lane, 2008 property. shoes from business. erty from residence. 13900 block of Rock Brook Court, Hyundai Accent. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ June 17-23, 2015 ❖ 7 Experts offer suggestions for Ideas for Summer Learning avoiding summer brain drain. By Marilyn Campbell work of architects and engineers. Centre View The National Zoo and the Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C., the National Aquarium in Bal- hile summer is opportunity for fun, timore, Maryland and the Air and Space Museum’s it can also be a breeding ground for Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly are also Wstagnation. In fact, the National Sum good choices for children. In addition, the Potomac mer Learning Association reports Overlook Nature Center in Arlington is “great for children can experience learning loss when they are teaching kids about birds, turtles and birds of prey,” not engaged in educational activities while on school said Adams. break. From summer reading programs at local li- “Farms or petting zoos are also great for teaching braries to nature walks in the woods, local educa- kids about animals and nature. tors offer ideas for combining enriching experiences “4-H programs at local fairs would be another great and warm weather fun. way to learn about nature and animals,” Adams con- “Most local libraries have a reading program that tinued. “Parents can look online for at-home science offers kids incentives for reading books during the experiments for kids,” on sites like http:// summer,” said Peggy Woodstock, a Bethesda, Md., www.curiosityzone.com/Experiments. based reading specialist. There is plenty of inspiration to “They add an element of compe- be had at home as well, says Gail tition which can offer a boost to “Allow children to Multop, who teaches early child- many kids.” hood development at Northern Vir- Think of the natural world as an explore, but it’s ginia Community College. “You can interactive classroom as well. “Hik- build things at home with your ing and camping are great ways to always nice to give kids,” she said. get kids excited about science and “Experiments with water are nature,” said Amy Adams, director, guidance as well.” great. Use funnels and buckets of Aspiring Scientists Summer Intern- — Amy Adams, George water and experiment with how ship Program at George Mason water flows.” Multop shares ideas Mason University Photo courtesy of Gail Multop University in Fairfax. “There are for learning on her blog, “The Arts some local parks that have nature and Early Childhood Education.” programs and guided walks.” For building projects at home, “parents should save Adams recommends Eleanor Lawrence Park in cardboard, paper towel rolls, shoeboxes, etc. and Chantilly and Great Falls Park in McLean. “Allow chil- provide duct tape and paints. Kids can build castles dren to explore, but it’s always nice to give guidance [and] space ships,” she added. as well,” said Adams. For more inspiration, Multop recommends a blog “For example, ‘Let’s go on this hike and look for by Alexandria-based educator Peggy Ashbrook: http:/ evidence that an animal was present,’ and then kids /families.naeyc.org/blog/124. get involved trying determine which animal it was.’” “She has lots of activities on it that encourage learn- Trading video games for blue foam blocks at the ing about science in a fun way,” said Multop. “What’s National Building Museum’s “Work, Play, Build” ex- really important for kids is to inquire and for par- hibit is another option. It’s a hands-on, interactive ents not to give them the answer, but help them find Activities such as building “driveways” in the sand can space that offers children an opportunity to see the the answers.” encourage learning at home during summer months. Centreville Stake Honors Leaders for Commitment to Families

he focus was on families during the 400 attendees paid tribute to several local Saints regularly honors citizens and lead- it’s own characteristics but talks of person- TJune 6 Family Value Award Cer- leaders. The Centreville Virginia Stake of ers in the community and government who ally missing the “sheer chaos of having kids emony in Centreville. More than the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day work to protect and preserve the family in in the home.” society. A congregant said he was initially at- Those so honored were Father Ramón tracted to the Park Valley Church because Dominguez of the Don Bosco Center, Youth of the way White interacted with his family Eagle Scouts Apostles; Pastor Barry White of the Park using such love and respect. Sully District’s two newest Valley Church, Haymarket; and state Del. In his tribute to White, Prince William Eagle Scouts from Troop Tim Hugo. County Supervisor Pete Candland related 893 are Tyler N. Lindskoog Dominguez works with at-risk youth in how he came to know the pastor when he

Photo Contributed (left} and Charles M. Manassas through sports, academic assis- worked to convince the VDOT management Berninger (right). They tance and mentoring. In addition to the of the critical need to install a traffic light were awarded their Eagle Family Value Award presented to him by near the turn off to the new Park Valley Scout Awards in a cer- Centreville Virginia Stake President Jon Church needed because of the dozens of emony held at the Virginia Dionne, Manassas Mayor Hal Parrish also cars arriving for service there on Sundays. Run Community Center on honored him with a mayoral citation com- In brief remarks Hugo expressed gratitude 16 May 2015. Eagle Scout mending him for his dedication and service for being honored but said when he heard is the highest advance- to the youth in the Georgetown South area the kind words spoken to honor him that ment rank in Boy Scouting. Since 1912, more than two million Boy of Manassas. “they must be talking about someone else.” Scouts have earned the Eagle Scout rank. In the words of the Eagle Then, after accepting his award, White In a video tribute, Supervisor Jeanine Scout Promise, “Eagles do their best each day to make their train- spoke of his personal family experiences. Lawson of the Brentsville District on the ing an example, their rank and their influence count strongly for Raising a family with all the idiosyncratic Prince William Board of County Supervi- better Scouting and for better citizenship in their troop, in their challenges of a typical home is something sors, lauded Hugo as a man who is a “real community, and in their contacts with other people. To this they he relished. pillar in the community who is committed pledged their sacred honor.” He and his wife are soon-to-be empty to family values,” and a man who has “lived nesters and White noted each family has up to that calling everyday.” 8 ❖ Centre View ❖ June 17-23, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

Email community announcements to activities included. Age 2 with with adult. Free. Call 703-502-3883 Through July at Dulles International ❖ Elementary Institute for the [email protected]. caregiver, free. Call 703-502-3883 to to reserve a spot. Airport. Three organizations; Critical Arts. Held July 13-24 at Robinson Include date, time, location, description reserve a spot. Ladies Day. Thursdays starting at 11 Exposure, The National Building Secondary School from 8:30 a.m.-2 and contact for event: phone, email and/ Storytime for Three to Fives. a.m. at The Winery at Bull Run, Museum and ARTLAB+ have teamed p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. or website. Photos and artwork welcome. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. at the Chantilly 15950 Lee Highway, Centreville. up for “Creating Across the City: A Designed for students currently in Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Women get 50 percent off a first Teen Art Showcase,” which provides grades 3-5, E-IFTA offers participants weeks before event. Stories and activities for children glass of wine and select menu items. an outlet through art and design for a total immersion in the arts as they aged 3-5 with caregiver. Free. Call Free to attend. Visit creative local teens. rotate through classes in dance, 703-502-3883 to reserve a spot. www.wineryatbullrun.com for more. drama, music, and visual art. ONGOING English Conversation Group. Live After Five. Fridays at 5:30 p.m. ❖ Institute for the Arts. Held July 6- 30 at Robinson Secondary School Book Sales. June 1-June 30 at Thursdays, 7 p.m. at the Chantilly at The Winery at Bull Run, 15950 Lee CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, Monday Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Highway, Centreville. Every Friday Young Actors’ Workshop. through Friday. Designed for Stringfellow Road. Prices vary. Visit Practice English with a group of night a band plays on the patio of the Rising students currently in grades 6-11, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ students and adults. Free. Call 703- winery. Free to attend. Visit students in grades 2-6 may IFTA allows students to create, branches/ for more. 502-3883 to reserve a space www.wineryatbullrun.com for a full participate in a workshop 9 a.m.-12 English Conversation Group perform, experiment, and explore— Internet & Microsoft .Office . schedule. p.m., July 20-24 at Westfield High Family Fridays Movie Series. all in various music, dance, visual art, Tutoring. June 1-June 30 at the Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Chantilly School, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd, and theatre venues. Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Fridays at sunset through June 26, at Chantilly. The fee is $125. Visit ❖ Robinson Extended Day Adult Road. Get one-on-one help with Practice English with a group of The Manassas Campus of Northern www.westfieldtheatreboosters.com. FCPS 2015 Summer Programs. and Community Education computers, basic Microsoft Office students and adults. Free. Call 703- Virginia Community College, 6901 Enrichment. Programs will be held applications and navigating the 502-3883 to reserve a space. Sudley Road, Manassas. Admission is Registration is now open for the Plant Clinic. July 6-31 at Robinson Secondary internet. Free. Call 703-502-3883 to Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at $3, free with NOVA ID. Visit following Fairfax County Public School and will begin after Tech schedule appointment. the Chantilly Library, 4000 www.novamanassas.wix.com/ Schools summer camps. Students Adventure Camp, STEM Camp, IFTA Book-A-Librarian. June 1-June 30 at Stringfellow Road. A neighborhood movies. should register for programs based Sully Historic Site. and E-IFTA end. These programs are the Chantilly Library, 4000 plant clinic with horticultural tips, 3650 Historic on the grade they are in during the for students currently in grades 1-11 Stringfellow Road. Reserve a 30- information, techniques, and advice. Sully Way, Chantilly. Enjoy guided current 2014-15 school year. Visit and will provide a continuum of minute session with a librarian for Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a tours of the 1794 home of Northern www.fcps.edu/is/summer/ activities for students who want personalized research help. Free. Call space. Virginia’s first Congressman, Richard index.shtml for more. ESL Book Club ❖ Tech Adventure Camp additional programs and activities. 703-502-3883 to schedule . Every other Saturday, Bland Lee. $7/adult; $6/student; $5/ will be held Programs will include the Foreign appointment. starting June 27, 11 a.m. at the senior and child. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 July 20-31 at Robinson Secondary English Conversation Practice. Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow p.m. 703-437-1794. School from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for Language Experience Program Singing. (FLEX), Culinary Adventure Camp, June 1-June 30 at the Chantilly Road. Adults learning english are 7:30 p.m. at Lord of Life students currently in grades 5-7. This Language Immersion Camp, Creative Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. welcome to meet and discuss a book Lutheran Church, 13421 Twin Lakes camp allows students to explore Writing, Computer Graphics, and Practice English with an ESL chosen by the group. To find out Drive, Clifton. The Fairfax Jubil-Aires careers and technology by rotating Chess. volunteer. Register in person. Free. book title, call 703-502-3883. rehearse every Wednesday which through eight areas including graphic Lego Block Party ❖ Credit Recovery Academy. This Call 703-502-3883 for questions. . Every other includes training by an award- design, automotive technology, program will be held at Fairfax High Summer Reading Program. June Tuesday, starting June 30, 3 p.m. at winning director. Visit culinary arts, television production, School for students seeking credit for 19-Sept. 5 at all regional libraries. the Chantilly Library, 4000 www.fairfaxjubilaires.org for more. robotics, and computer technology. Art Exhibit. ❖ STEM Camp high school level courses. Students Come to the library for books and Stringfellow Road. Legos will be Through June 30, 10 a.m.- . Held in two sessions at will be able to take one course during other fun events. All ages welcome. provided for an afternoon of 8 p.m. at the Clifton Wine Shop, Robinson Secondary School: July 6- each of the two sessions from June Free. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/ building. Grades 3-6. Free. Call 703- 7145 Main St., Clifton. Art Guild of 10 and July 13-17 both from 8:30 29-July 16 and July 20-Aug. 4. library/branches/ for locations and 502-3883 to reserve a spot. Clifton presents Davi D’Agostino, a.m.-2 p.m., daily. STEM (science, Duplo Storytime ❖ Online Campus. For credit information. . Every other Artist of the Month Exhibit, Includes technology, engineering, and math) Toddlin’ Twos. Tuesdays, 10:30 and Wednesday, starting July 1, 10:30 classic fine art oil paintings of Camp is a one-week camp for recovery, acceleration, and 11:30 a.m. at the Chantilly Library, and 11:30 a.m. at the Chantilly European settings; doors, windows, students currently in grades 3-5 to enrichment for middle school and 4000 Stringfellow Road. Early Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. and flower shops. Free. Call 703-830- explore careers and technology as high school students. Health, Physical literacy storytime with songs and Develop and reinforce early literacy 8466 for more. they rotate through activities focused Education, and Geometry Honors run skills for reading success. Ages 1-3 “Creating Across the City.” on science. June 29-Aug. 4; all other courses run

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July 6-Aug. 4. freshmen choose from a variety of 502-3883 to reserve a space. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for 10:30 a.m, at the Chantilly Library, ❖ SOL Remediation. For FCPS high courses for academic credit. seniors and $7 for children. Visit 4000 Stringfellow Road. Learn about school students who passed an SOL ❖ Adult and Community www.fairfaxcounty.gov. bats and make a bat T-Shirt. Bring a course but did not pass the SOL test. Education. Programs include SATURDAY/JUNE 20 Father’s Day in Paradise. 11 a.m.-7 white T-shirt or purchase one for $4. Held at Fairfax High School. Thomas Jefferson High School for Clifton Wine Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. p.m. at Paradise Spring Winery, Ages 6-12, Free. Call 703-502-3883 ❖ SOL Test Only. This program is for Science and Technology admissions at 7150 Main St., Clifton. Local 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton. Dads to reserve a space. FCPS seniors who plan to graduate test prep, SAT test prep, study skills, wineries will bring their goods to the are invited for a pig roast, live music by Aug. 28 and passed an SOL course and driver education. festival. Also find a wide variety of pop-up barber shop and a swagger but failed the SOL test. ❖ ACE Driver Education. For arts and crafts vendors and live and cigar bar. An adult ticket to the FRIDAY/JUNE 26 ❖ ESOL Numeracy and Literacy. students in grades 9-12. entertainment. General admission to pig roast is $75, and a child’s ticket is Sipping & Painting. 6:30 p.m. at The The ESOL Numeracy and Literacy the festival is $15 at the gate. The $45. Other prices vary. Visit Winery at Bull Run, 15950 Lee class provides currently enrolled “Taster Ticket,” for attendees 21 and www.paradisespringswinery.com. Highway, Centreville. Drink wine and FCPS high school ELP Level 1 PET ADOPTIONS older includes admission, a souvenir Father’s Day at the Winery. 11 decorate your own wine glass. students with the opportunity to Adopt a Cat or Dog. Fridays, 6:30- wine glass and choices to sample is a.m.-7 p.m. at The Winery at Bull Tickets are $39. Visit develop their numeracy and literacy 8:30 p.m. at PetSmart, 12971 Fair $25. A children’s ticket is $5. Visit Run, 15950 Lee Highway, www.wineryatbullrun.com for more. skills. Students will meet face-to-face Lakes Center, Fairfax. Visit www.cliftonwine.com. Centreville. Dads and families are with their teachers daily. This is a www.lostdogrescue.org for more. Battle of the Beers. 3-5 p.m. at Total invited to celebrate Father’s Day with noncredit class. Held at Fairfax High Adopt a Dog. Saturdays, 12-3 p.m. at Wine, Greenbriar Shopping Center, live music, barbeque, cigar rolling SATURDAY/JUNE 27 School July 6-24. Petco, 13053 Lee Jackson Highway. 13055 Lee Jackson Memorial and a photobooth. Free to attend. Motorcycle Rodeo. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. at ❖ Online ESOL-Through this three- Visit hart90.org for more. Highway, Fairfax. Compare “Old Visit www.wineryatbullrun.com. at Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly week class, students will continue Adopt a Dog. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. at World” beer to “New World” beer Dinosaur Babies. 2:30 p.m. at Shopping Center, Chantilly. The Mid- developing their academic and Petco, 13053 Lee Jackson Memorial and learn about beer history. Tickets Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Atlantic Police Motorcycle Riding reading and writing skills in an Hwy. Adopt a puppy or dog.Visit are $15. Visit www.totalwine.com. Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. Committee, Inc. sponsors an event in online discussion with an ESOL aforeverhome.org for more. DinoRock performs a musical puppet which participants take on a series of teacher. This is a noncredit class. Adopt a Dog. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. at show. Free. Visit courses. Free for spectators. Visit Held July 6-24. PetSmart, 12971 Fair Lakes Center, SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 20-21 www.fairfaxcounty.gov. www.mapmrc.com for more. ❖ Extended School Year Learning Fairfax. Adopt a puppy or dog. Visit NoVa Summer Brewfest. 11 a.m.-7 The Ice Cream Race. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Communities. Services for www.lostdogrescue.org for more. p.m. at Bull Run Regional Park, Bull Run Regional Park Special identified students with disabilities in 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. TUESDAY/JUNE 23 Events Center, 7700 Bull Run Drive, accordance with their individualized Find seasonal craft beer from local Build-a-Bot. 2-3 p.m. at Chantilly Centreville. The Ice Cream Race is a education programs. THURSDAY/JUNE 18 and regional breweries alongside Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow fundraiser for the Leukemia & ❖ Thomas Jefferson High School “Indoor Picnic.” 6 p.m. at the Sully vendors, exhibitors, music, and food. Road, Chantilly. Teens (grades 7-12) Lymphoma Society in the form of an for Science and Technology Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft Tickets are $35 for adults on the day are invited to learn what it takes to ice cream-themed obstacle course. Summer Technology Institute. Blvd. Liberty Republican Women’s of the event, $25 in advance and $10 build a simple robot. Materials Find Chocolate Syrup Water Slide, The Institute will be held July 13– Club hold their annual “Indoor for designated drivers. Children provided by library. Free. Visit Whipped Cream Foam, Sticky Aug. 7 at Woodson High School. Picnic” with Linda Bartlett, President under 16 may attend at no cost. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Steeplechases and more. Registration Students currently in grades 7 and 8 of the VFRW as guest speaker. www.novabrewfest.com. branches/ch for more. starts at $49 for individuals. Visit will be introduced to science, Everyone welcome. Admission is free. Father’s Day Beer Dinner. 7 p.m. at www.theicecreamrace.com for more. technology, engineering, and Contact 703-378-4190. Dogfish Alehouse, 13041 Lee Jackson Read to a Dog. 10:30 a.m. at the mathematics through week-long SUNDAY/JUNE 21 Highway, Fairfax. A five-course menu Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow sessions that allow them to explore a Antique Car Show. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. will be available. Each course will be Road. Children on the autism STEM topic of interest. FRIDAY/JUNE 19 at 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. paired with a different beer. Tickets spectrum or with other ❖ Thomas Jefferson High School Ready For School Storytime. 2 p.m. Celebrate Father’s Day at Sully’s are $60. Visit developmental challenges read to a for Science and Technology at the Chantilly Library, 4000 42nd Annual Antique Car Show co- www.dogfishalehouse.com. trained therapy dog. Free for all ages. Academic Summer School. This Stringfellow Road., Chantilly. Get sponsored by the FCPA and The Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a spot. program will be held July 6–Aug. 6 at preschool-aged children ready to be Model A Ford Club of America. Find Woodson High School. Current on their own with this early literacy 400 antique and classic cars, cars for WEDNESDAY/JUNE 24 TJHSST students and incoming storytime program. Free. Call 703- sale, a flea market, food and music. The Wonderful World of Bats. SUNDAY/JUNE 28 Vino Vinyasa. 12:30 p.m. at Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton. Attend an outdoor yoga session on the lawn at Paradise Springs, then partake in a special CENTREVILLE wine-tasting and catered lunch. Tickets are $60 per person. Visit www.ggyoga.co for more. The Anglican Church of the Ascension Summer Concert. 5 p.m. at The National Air and Space Museum Traditional COMMUNITIES Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Anglican Services Air and Space Museum Parkway, 1928 Book of Chantilly. The U.S. Air Force Band’s OF WORSHIP Max Impact will perform. Free. Visit Common Prayer www.airandspace.si.edu. 1940 Hymnal To highlight your faith community, MONDAY/JUNE 29 Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays call Karen at 703-917-6468 The Kindercise Show. 2:30 p.m. at (with Church School and Nursery) the Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Sing and dance with Wolf Trap teaching artist John 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA Taylor. School age children. Free. 703-830-3176 • www.ascension-acc.org Reserve a spot for each child and adult separately at 703-502-3883.

THURSDAY/JULY 2 Jewish Culture Buddies Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Stories and fun that relate to Jewish culture, traditions, and holidays. Free, for all ages. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a spot.

MONDAY/JULY 6 Writers Workshop. 6:45 p.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Share writing, as well as give and receive feedback in a supportive setting. Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a space.

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By Marilyn Campbell Centre View Details A variety of summer The group hopes to raise $8,000 to publish an camp activities are introductory 3D design and printing curriculum for donis Gonzales had always offered at the Boys students of all ages. The campaign will end July 1 wanted to become a master and Girls Clubs of at noon. Visit www.youthquestfoundation.org. electrician, but when he was To learn about the Culmore Boys & Girls Club A Greater Washington, summer camps, visit www.bgcgw.org/culmore. asked to leave high school at 16 Culmore Character because of a poor attendance record, his Club in Fairfax can imagine something and then see their prospects looked bleak. He enrolled in County. 3D printing idea turn into reality. That will really give Freestate ChallNGe Academy, a tuition-free will be a new activity their self-confidence a boost.” program that offers 16- to 18-year-old high this summer. Gonzales said troubleshooting was an un- school dropouts an opportunity to earn a expected skill he acquired during the class. GED and learn a trade. A 3D printing tech- by Chris Roberts Photo “They showed us that you can create any- nology class that Gonzales took through the organization’s founders, believes young saying ThinkLink will inspire students. thing that comes to your mind,” he said. “If program proved to be eye-opening. children can benefit from ThinkLink be- “It will be an excellent opportunity for the one of us had a problem, then we “When I first went into the class, I saw cause the lessons and life skills learned ex- youth here, who sometimes are in difficult brainstormed as a group on how to do it the computers and printer and thought that tend beyond technology. The class will be living situations, to see that if they work differently.” it was going to be too hard,” said Gonzales. offered as part of a camp this summer at hard and put in effort, they can have a Learning to solve problems like that, work “But then the instructor said that if we could the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Wash- bright future,” said Chris Roberts, science, through difficulties and simply dream, are imagine something, then we can could cre- ington, Culmore Character Club in Fairfax technology, education and math (STEM) re- basic but foreign concepts to many disad- ate it. The first thing I made was a heart County. gional director of the Boys and Girls Clubs vantaged children. Mann hopes that with my daughter’s name on it.” “I discovered that we could use 3D print- of Greater Washington. “I think the students changes this summer. The class was part of an initiative called 3D ing to teach critical thinking and problem will be excited. It will be inspirational and “It is important for them to see that they ThinkLink, a program designed to teach solving to the kids we served,” said Mann. have activities that will lead them to think can make a difference in the real world,” critical thinking and problem solving skills “Many of the kids hadn’t learned to think more about what they can do in their fu- said Mann. “They could be brilliant scien- through 3D design and printing. The class critically or to problem solve. They’d ture and what the future will bring.” tists or teachers or whatever they want to was run by YouthQuest, a Chantilly-based learned that failure was a way of life, but “It will reinforce their existing STEM skills, be,” she said. “For people who have suc- nonprofit that provides at-risk youth with with 3D printing, they learn that failure isn’t but we hope it will boost their self-confi- ceeded, it’s important to give back. That’s educational scholarships to pursue their the end, it’s the beginning.” dence,” said Wonhee Kang, D.Min., senior what keeps our community. It’s important college or vocational aspirations. director, Fairfax County Region, Boys and to make a difference with the skills and tal- Linda Mann, Ph.D., one of the BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB staffers agree, Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. “They ents that we have.”

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from the 7on7 University Never Give Up Foundation Na- Westfield, Chantilly Football tional Championship will go to the Never Give Up #26 Register for Senior Olympics Foundation to raise money for Jill’s House, a “respite re- The 2015 NVSO competition will take place Sept. 12-25 To Compete in 7-on-7 sort” for children ages 6 to 17 with intellectual and physi- at 23 venues throughout Northern Virginia. Events include The Westfield and Chantilly football teams will compete cal disabilities, located in Mclean, and the Georgetown track and field, rowing, swimming, diving, tennis, table in the 7on7 University “Bulldog Classic” passing tourna- Lombardi Cancer Center. Donations can be made to http:/ tennis, pickleball, racquetball, handball, bocce, golf, min- ment on Sunday, June 21 at Westfield High School. /www.nevergiveup26.com/donate—contact-us.html. iature golf, ten pin bowling, Wii bowling, eight ball pool, Check in is at 9 a.m., pool play starts at 10 a.m. and the nine ball pool, horseshoes, men’s basketball, men’s and single-elimination tournament starts at 1:30 p.m. women’s basketball free throw and field goals, Frisbee Twenty-four teams will compete in the event, including Summer Field Hockey throw, football throw, bunco, badminton, volleyball, cy- Conference 5 opponents Robinson and Oakton. cling, scrabble, cribbage, duplicate bridge, softball hit and Westfield, Chantilly, Hayfield and Langley will each have Training Available throw, Mexican Train dominoes. Mah Jongg, 5K road race, two teams at the event. The 7on7 University Never Give The Academy International Coaches will be running field cornhole toss and yo-yo tricks. Registration forms are avail- Up #26 National Championship will be heldJuly 10-11 at hockey camps this summer in the following locations at able at senior centers, community centers and senior resi- Oakton High School. The event will be held in honor of Herndon High School, Annandale High School, Yorktown dences or by calling 703-228-4721. Participants can regis- Faith Boone, who died of heart disease in 2004 at the age High School and Long Bridge Park in Arlington. Beginners ter online at www.nvso.us after July 1. Registration fee is of 3, and former Oakton football player Packy Purcell, who to advanced players welcome. For dates and times go to $12 which covers multiple events There is no onsite regis- died of colon cancer in 2013 at the age of 26. All proceeds www.academyinternational.net or call 1-888-529-3827. tration. Ongoing School Notes Registration Open. SYA fall sports include: Babe Ruth baseball, Little League baseball/T-ball, cheerleading, Email announcements to Knowlan, Irene Lee, Mollie Leon, dean’s list recognition at James Madison Studio 3877. field hockey, football, soccer, [email protected]. Nicole Malthaner, Maryssa University (Harrisonburg, Va.) for the softball, track & field, volleyball and Photos are welcome. Macuso, Amanda Mason, Kyle spring 2015 semester. Centreville High School is travel baseball. Register early to Rebecca Baumgart, Nicho- McGill, Marissa McGill, Johannah the recipient of a $3,500 grant from ensure team placement and avoid las Benedetto, Emily Miller, Carli Molano, Emily Hanna Elizabeth Skahn has the Home Depot Foundation to late fees. Visit www.syasports.org. Brubaker, Ximena Calvo, Oliver, Arthur Pickett, Lindsey graduated from Baylor University fund the purchase and installation The Woodlands Retirement Corrine Cardinal, Jimin Pugh, Nora Raher, Sarah Schweit, (Waco, Texas) with a Master’s in com- of a greenhouse at the school that Community is offering aquatic fall Choi, Brendan Corcoran, James Seltzer, Patrick Shea, munications science/disorders. will be used to teach students with prevention exercise classes, and Rachel Donnelly, Shannon Zackery Shealy, Brian Smith, Jor- disabilities about agriculture. Aquatic Back and Hip Exercise Class. Douglass, Michael Gay, dan Snyder, Matthew Style. Lily Christina Tuong, a rising senior in Classes are held on Mondays, Kristen Hoffman, Carley Takahashi, Kikash Thapa Marymount University’s interior design Lauren Saltus has received Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Jenkins, Sophie Jurgensen, Adhikari, Caitlin Tumulty, Katie program is the winner of the “2015 I dean’s list recognition at Hofstra various times. Classes are $10 each. Medina Khatib, Charles Winesett, Allison Winkeler, and Like Design” competition. She has University (Hempstead, N.Y.) for Call 703-667-9800 for a complete schedule. Knight, Christopher Jessica Woolson have received earned a paid summer internship with the spring 2015 semester. Book Sale. Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville. Ongoing book sale at the library. All ages. Call 703-830-2223. 12 ❖ Centre View ❖ June 17-23, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Saxe and Beckman Honored in Springfield District Named district’s Lord and Lady Fairfax.

pringfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity honored Kyra M. Beckman, Sa senior at West Springfield High School, as this year’s Lady Fairfax. “She has lived around the globe as part of a Navy family and settled in Fairfax County in 2010,” said Herrity. Beckman, who is scheduled to go to the College of William and Mary in the fall, is involved with many organizations that help less fortunate individuals and is an “out- standing example of the impact our young residents can have on the community,” said Photo contributed Herrity. The high school senior founded Spartans Against Human Trafficking in 2013 to edu- cate students about the ways traffickers coerce their victims, so they can protect themselves and their friends. “She has led awareness campaigns, an The Board of Supervisors named the 2015 Lords and Ladies Fairfax on May 12. effort to write letters to recently rescued victims both locally and abroad, and speaks through Springfield District’s Land Use “Mr. Saxe has worn many hats through- His experience gives him a unique per- about human trafficking to a variety of or- Committee, serving on the Fairfax Forward out his career, from working as a Fairfax spective when reviewing land use applica- ganizations community-wide,” said working group and actively participating in County planner to project manager for the tions and his engagement has assisted the Herrity. the chamber of commerce. Peterson Companies, to a consultant to the County in providing an atmosphere of trans- Herrity nominated Jeffrey H. Saxe as Lord “He truly is an outstanding citizen,” said development community, and an active parency and approachability.” Fairfax for his commitment to land use Herrity. member of the community.

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