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Centreville ❖ Clifton ❖ Little Rocky Run SOUTHERN EDITION Page 13 MAY 17-23, 2012 25 CENTSVolume Newsstand XXV, NO. Price 1 ‘A Reflection Of Her Love’ Remembrance Cabaret for Reema is May 26. Photo by Photo By Bonnie Hobbs Centre View Deb Cobb hen many of her W friends and relatives recall Reema Samaha, /Centre View /Centre they picture her on a stage per- forming. She acted in Westfield High theatrical productions, but was especially known for her beautiful and graceful dancing. A 2006 graduate, she was in her Police Unity Tour freshman year at Virginia Tech U.S. Treasury Agent Kevin Whalen of Centreville points to the cheering crowd lining when she lost her life in the April Route 29 at the intersection with Route 28 on Saturday, May 12 as the Region IV 2007 tragedy. But her memory and Police Unity Tour riders make the last leg of their 3-day journey through Centerville spirit live on and, in fitting fash- Reema Samaha from Richmond to the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial in Washington ion, her family and friends gather D.C. In its 16th year, the Tour has the goal of raising awareness of fallen police in Westfield’s theater annually to ret reflects her creativity, love and officers and raising money for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial enjoy performances on stage in her overall positivity that shined on Fund. This is the first year that Chapter IV has had a team on the ride. honor. and off stage.” This year’s Remembrance Caba- “Reema was one of the most ret is Saturday, May 26. The show beautiful, talented, funny young starts at 7 p.m., but the doors open ladies I have ever known,” said Brick by Brick by Brick at 6 p.m. for a bake sale and silent McNabb. “In any performance — auction, which will continue dur- whether in the ‘Nutcracker Suite’ ing intermission. as a young girl, or [later] in ‘Fid- Centreville High School raising Ashley Dillard, a friend and dler on the Roof,’ ‘Arsenic and Old funds for artificial-turf fields. by Photo classmate of Reema’s at Westfield, Lace’ and the Westfield talent is organizing the performers. show — one would always see By Bonnie Hobbs Reema’s longtime friend and Reema’s eyes and her smile. She may buy them at stood out always. But for my fam- Centre View www.bricksrus.com/order/ Bonnie Hobbs neighbor, Lu Ann McNabb, is or- ganizing the artists providing the ily, it was her friendship and love cvhsturf and also see a preview of for all of us that endeared us, and rick by brick, Centreville donations for the silent auction. their actual brick there. It’s a we miss her terribly.” High is raising money to project important not only to the And for both of them, it’s a labor B of love. The event is free, but donations install two artificial-turf school, but to children playing are welcome. Attendees may con- athletic fields to replace the View /Centre “This is an important event for youth sports, as well. They, too, tribute to The Reema J. Samaha school’s existing grassy ones. It’s our community to remember and will benefit from the installation Memorial Scholarship — awarded nearing its goal, but still needs reflect on the incredible life of of artificial turf at Centreville. to students at both Westfield and more funds to bring its plan to frui- Reema Samaha,” said Dillard. “It’s “SYA has never been able to Herndon high schools — and/or tion. come here because there aren’t not only to honor her through dance, music and comedy, but to the Angel Fund, which advocates “Since last August, we’ve been enough fields,” said Sanabria. Centreville High Athletic come together to celebrate life and for common-sense gun legislation. selling name bricks and will con- “Real, grass fields have to rest, be Director Jimmy Sanabria the gifts we are given. This caba- See Remembrance, Page 15 struct a brick wall honoring the reseeded and grow for the high- holds examples of the donors at the entrance to the foot- school seasons, and cleats, bricks helping to fund ball stadium,” said Wildcat Ath- weather and usage hurt the fields. artificial-turf fields for the letic Director Jimmy Sanabria. As a result, we’re always fighting school. “The wall will be put up before the for space; so our practice and first football game in the fall, when game fields have never been used can’t be used. “So we’ll group in #86 PERMIT the gym,” said P.E. Department WV Martinsburg, the Wildcats will defend their re- by anyone but the school.” PAID gional title.” The fields are also needed on a Chairman Katherin Strobl. “But it’s Postage U.S. The bricks are personalized and daily basis by the P.E. classes. Cur- hard to teach there if too many STD PRSRT engraved and come in two sizes rently, when the fields are soaked classes are in there at the same for either $100 or $250. People because it’s rained all night, they See Centreville, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ May 17-23, 2012 ❖ 1 EXPERIENCE... News PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! Averaging in excess of 87 sales a year, it’s no wonder he has it down to a science! He knows how to negotiate and get your price and terms. He handles the appraisal, home inspection, the termite inspection and a myriad of other potential problems and guides you through unscathed. HE WON’T JUST MAKE YOU MORE, HE WILL SAVE YOU MORE! Photo by Photo CERTIFIED DISTRESSED PROPERTY Experience…the Difference! EXPERT© See Complete School Information & VIRTUAL TOUR at www.seln4u.com Bonnie Hobbs OPEN SUNDAY, 5/20/12•1-4 P.M. CLIFTON TOWNES $324,900 Lovely brick front, 3 fin. View /Centre level TH with lots of updates! 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