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Centreville ❖ Clifton ❖ Little Rocky Run SOUTHERN EDITION MAY 13-19, 2010 “Being Humane” 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Volume XXIV, NO. 19 Work Center for Day Laborers? By Bonnie Hobbs Centre View Frey To Host he Centreville Immigra- Meeting June 1 Ttion Forum (CIF) contin- Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R- ues to investigate the pos- Sully) will host a public meeting, Police Officer First Class sibility of a worker center in Tuesday, June 1, at 7 p.m., to dis- Richard Cash (left), an Centreville for the local day labor- cuss the possibility of having a worker center in Centreville for instructor at the Fairfax ers. Now the members are discuss- day laborers. The meeting will be County Criminal Justice ing the finer points of what it held in the cafeteria of Centre academy observes Nick should offer and how it should Ridge Elementary, 14400 New Rebovich, a junior at operate. Braddock Road, in Centreville. The owner of the Centreville Chantilly High School and A.J. Dwoskin, who owns most of Square Shopping Center has pro- Fairfax resident, move a the Centreville Square Shopping posed locating a trailer behind the 150 lb. “victim” out of Center, has said he’d provide a shopping center so the day labor- ers currently gathering for work harm’s way. Below, trailer for this purpose on property outside the library would, instead, Centreville High School he owns, behind the shopping cen- gather at this trailer to obtain jobs. Sophomore Dani Williams. ter. It would not only be a place Representatives of this shopping where employers could go to hire center and Centrewood Plaza will attend, and community members workers, but could also serve as a are welcome to give their input center where the day laborers and participate in the discussion. could receive English classes, as For more information, call 703- well as information about services 814-7100. available to them. members and determine how best Dwoskin would set it up and pay to use them. First, though, said CIF for utilities, but he’s asked the CIF leader Alice Foltz, the CIF should to head the daily operation. It “This is the cream of the crop,” says Master Police would provide volunteer staff See Center, Page 5 Officer Annie Mack-Evans. MPO Mack-Evans is with Fairfax County Police Department’s recruiting division. Westfield Grad Will Be Tough Enough? Observant Enough? he Fairfax County Crimi- Biking and Building Tnal Justice Academy hosted the 4th annual Cross-country trip is fund-raiser High School Criminal Justice Academy Competition Day on for affordable housing. Monday, May 3. First year Criminal Justice stu- By Bonnie Hobbs This year, though, he’ll still get dents from Fairfax County’s High Centre View plenty of sunshine, but not much School Academies came together chance to chill. Instead, he’ll be on to demonstrate their mental and ummertime for college stu- a 3,863-mile, cross-country bike physical acuity in a challenging Sdents is usually filled with trip to raise money for affordable — but friendly — competition. sunshine and relaxation housing efforts. And when he’s not Students ran through an agil- and, normally, 2007 Westfield pedaling, he’ll be building homes. ity course that mimics the one High grad Cameron Blake spends Currently a junior at UVA, Blake, that police academy cadets must his by the pool, coaching Sully 21, is majoring in systems engi successfully compete during Station’s swim team. See Westfield Grad, Page 13 their training. They processed Requested in home 5-14-10 home in Requested mock crime scenes and were material. sensitive Time judged on their thoroughness Photos by Deb Cobb/Centre View Postmaster: Attention and attention to detail. At the Police Officer First Class Shannon Briney, a police PERMIT #322 PERMIT end, students connected with officer/paramedic, describes the nature of her work to MD Easton, representatives from different Taylor Christie (far left), a sophomore at Westfield PAID U.S. Postage U.S. components of Fairfax County’s High School, and Stephanie White (middle), a junior at STD PRSRT public safety community. Westfield High School. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ May 13-19, 2010 ❖ 1 News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CENTREVILLE REAL ESTATE? Go to www.seln4u.com and click on “Market Stats” to see current statistics on the market. Visit our blog to read a summary of what is happening. IT’S GOOD NEWS! There’s lots of other information there Richard Braun Betty Bosanko as well to browse through! Braun House Cranston Home Homeowners Jane Elizabeth and Richard Braun bought Retired Air Force General Stewart Cranston and wife Peggy their land in 2004, and along with it came a two-story log designed and built their Cape Cod-style home in 2003. Dis- cabin that may have belonged to George Washington’s half- plays inside include memorabilia from Stewart’s career as a brother. It’s now a guesthouse, and the main residence is a test pilot, plus a collection of Civil War sabers. He also hand- Georgian brick house. The large, country kitchen has just been made two mantles from oak and walnut trees on their renovated — but with elements such as beams from old barns property. CERTIFIED and hammered-copper sinks — to give it historic character. Peggy, an artist, decorated the home with her watercolor Experience… DISTRESSED PROPERTY Art and antiques adorn this home on Robey’s Meadow Lane. and oil paintings and even painted a mural of the Tuscan EXPERT© A 17th-century carving from a church in Spain hangs above countryside in their wine closet. She also created the home’s the Difference! the fireplace, and a 200-year-old French chandelier lights the elegant and unique drapery treatments. During the tour of See Complete School Information and dining room. Outdoors are bridges, waterfalls, a pool and their house, visitors may see Stewart’s workroom and Peggy’s tennis court. art studio. VIRTUAL TOUR at www.seln4u.com OPEN SUNDAY, 5/16/10 FROM 1-4 P.M.! $669,000 $449,900 VIRGINIA RANDOM RUN Four Houses and a Garden HILLS Elegant Spacious, bright Berry-built garage TH! 3-lvl Kingsley bump-out. Over Model with The art show is in the fellowship hall of Clifton 2,300 sq.ft. of living flowing space Annual Clifton Homes Presbyterian Church and features the work of local space! Lower lvl & private retreats! Over 5,300 sq. ft. of full BA, rec room artists. There’s also a drawing for a $50 gift certifi- w/FP & bonus living space! Foyer w/marble floor. Kitchen Tour is May 20. room. Fenced patio. w/granite & 8-burner cooktop. Soaring cate for a local restaurant. Hdwd floors & 9' family room w/cathedral ceiling & At the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel ceilings. DR & LR w/FP. Main lvl den w/exit to skylights. Breakfast room with wall of By Bonnie Hobbs deck. Kit w/42" cabinets, granite, center isl. windows exits to rear patio. 4 BRs on Road, people may browse and bid on a variety of w/cooktop & brkfst nook. MBR w/sitting area, upper level. Master suite w/lavish BA Centre View walk-in closets & full lux. BA. Second upper lvl silent-auction items such as theater tickets, themed master bedroom! Dir.: From 66W to 50E, R on w/jetted soak tub. Tons of upgrades. baskets and gift certificates from area merchants, and Waples Mill, R Random Hills, R Grey Finch, R Finished basement. Wet bar. Landscaped Sherwood Forest, L Werthers. lot w/Koi pond & irrigation system. ntiques, folk-art carvings, a collection of purchase gifts from vendors at the boutiques. Ad- FX7301620 FX7310459 Civil War sabers and a peaceful, colorful mission is free to the activities at the church and town $639,900 $849,900 garden — all these things and more await hall. For more information, see www.cliftoncwc.org VIRGINIA VIRGINIA A RUN RUN visitors to the 38th Annual Clifton Homes or call contact Linda Beckman at 703-266-0213. Gorgeous Breathtak- Tour and Marketplace. The event is the woman’s club’s primary fund- brick-front ing, spacious Presented by the Clifton Community Woman’s raiser. “All the net proceeds go to our Charitable Trust home nestled Justine on a private model Club, it’ll be held Thursday, May 20, from 9:30 a.m.- Fund, which supports local charities,” said Beckman. driveway off backing to 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on “We give college scholarships and help support food cul-de-sac. Professional landscaping. woods. Lavished with exquisite detail! Stunning 3-level 1,400 sq. ft. deck! Sun Over 5,000 sq. ft. Huge formal DR tour day; single home admission is $10. banks and places such as the Kate Hanley Family Room. Kit. w/new stainless steel appliances w/custom ceiling mural. One-of-a-kind “We have a nice selection and variety of homes,” Shelter and the Bethany Shelter for abused family & Corian counters. Family Room with game room w/wet bar. Hdwd floors throughout. Study w/cherry panel walls. said Homes Tour Chairman Linda Beckman. “There’s members.” skylights & FP! Master suite w/private Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen. Expansive also a wonderful silent auction and a marketplace That’s why she’s hoping for a good turnout. Said sitting room & luxury BA w/jetted soak tub. rear deck w/8-person hot tub. Fully Finished walkout basement w/rec room, finished bsmnt w/5th BR, full bath & with vendors.” Beckman: “Come and enjoy the day, bring friends, fireplace, 5th BR, workshop & full BA. rec room. 160 s.f.