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Bonnie Hobbs he slogan of the T Centreville Immigration Forum (CIF) is “Bringing

neighbors together to create a /Centre View more peaceful community.” One

/Centre View way of doing that is by getting day laborers off the streets and into a worker center where they could more easily find jobs. Laborer Carlos “Our mission is broader than just Gonzalez explains the Portraying patients watching a sports competition on TV are (from left) Daniel running a worker center,” said CIF worker center’s rules Braunstein, Ozzy Tirmizi, Nick Burroughs, Chaz Coffin, Trevor Knickerbocker, Max head Alice Foltz. “It’s to bring to- and regulations. Ehrlich and Adam Thomas. gether the many, diverse elements that make up Centreville.” tions. Currently, though, that center is Angelotti said a total of $1,800 Jack Nicholson Classic at WHS the group’s main focus, as its mem- came from individuals and the rest bers try to come up with the from organizations. For example, Thespians present money needed to open it. Al she said St. Charles Catholic Dwoskin, owner of the Centreville Church in Arlington gave $1,800 ‘One Flew Over Square Shopping Center, agreed to and Blessed Sacrament Church in provide the space for the facility Alexandria contributed $1,900. the Cuckoo’s Nest.’ and pay its utility bills. But much Monetary donations also came work remains. from churches in Vienna and By Bonnie Hobbs “We’ve been trying to reach out Washington, D.C. Centre View and sell the idea to the commu- nity,” said Foltz, at the CIF’s Jan. THE GROUP IS also holding ever afraid to tackle tough, challeng- 25 meeting. “We’re also doing fund-raisers, the first of each ing material, Westfield High’s the- fund-raising — actively seeking month, at Pizzeria Uno in ater students will perform “One grants and donations — so we can Manassas and has also applied for N open the center without govern- several grants. Angelotti also en- Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” The show features a cast and crew of 50, and the cur- ment money.” couraged CIF members to reach tain rises Friday-Saturday, Feb. 18-19, at 7:30 p.m. Terry Angelotti, who heads the out to their friends and family, each night, and Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. CIF’s Finance and Fund-Raising explain what they’re doing and ask www.westfieldtheatreboosters.com. committee, told the group, “It’s for donations. “Sometimes, those The story takes place in the mid-1960s in a looking good, but we still have a one-on-one presentations are the mental institution in the Pacific Northwest. When long way to go.” Since the Decem- most powerful,” she said. a charming convict is sent there and tries to shake ber 2010 meeting, she said, the things up, he profoundly affects the other patients CIF has received $6,000 in dona- See Worker Center, Page 5 while locking horns with the head nurse.

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2 ❖ Centre View South ❖ February 10-16, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View Editor Steven Mauren Roundups News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Free Carseat Inspections Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Feb. 10, The cast of and Feb. 24, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft “Lockdown” (back row, Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents from left) Matt Darling, should install the child safety seats themselves so technicians may Emily Dwornik and properly inspect and adjust them, as needed. Danny Jackson; However, because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles (middle row, from left) arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may Rachel Hollenbeck, have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the cor- Faby Argondona- rect use of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to con- Robles, Sydney Battle firm dates and times. View /Centre and Keegan Collins; and (front row, from left) director Kristina Shelter Hosts ‘Be Mine, Feline’ Rathjen, Ashley The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is currently hosting a spe- Rosenstein and Binta cial adoption, through Feb. 28, called “Be Mine, Feline,” high- Bonnie Hobbs Barry. lighting cats and kittens available for adoption. The shelter is including a special assessment of each cat’s personality to help

prospective adopters find the right feline for their family. by Photos In November 2010, the shelter received 161 cats from a hoard- ing case at a single home. Many of those cats are now healthy and ready to go to safe, loving, permanent homes. Many other cats and kittens staying at the shelter this winter are also available. CVHS Presents Dramapalooza To view cats (and other animals) available for adoption, visit the shelter Tuesdays through Fridays, noon-7 p.m.; and Satur- ‘In Facebook Wii Trust’ tire production of their play. They days, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Or, to adopt other types of animals, go to have to acquire the rights, cast the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police to see the shelter’s Adopt-A-Pet fea- also to be performed. show, run rehearsal and arrange ture and learn more about an animal in search of a loving home. for the set and all technical as- For more information, call the shelter at 703-830-1100. pects. They generally find it an By Bonnie Hobbs eye-opening experience.” Centre View Sully District CAC Meeting ‘A NIGHT WITHOUT …’ The next meeting of the Sully District Citizens Advisory Com- eaturing a variety of thought-pro- Directing “A Night without TV, mittee is Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Sully District Govern- voking and entertaining scenarios, Music and Gossiping” is DeAnna mental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. FCentreville High presents its an- Hundley. Playing the leads in this nual, one-act play festival, six-person cast are Jessie Lamke Dramapalooza. Seniors will direct all seven and Heather Vass. Help Plan Centreville Day plays, taking the stage Friday, Feb. 18, at 7 “Some high-school girls are at a DeAnna Hundley Members of the community are invited to help plan Centreville p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. Tick- sleepover and are being too loud, directs “A Night Day 2011. A meeting is slated for Thursday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. ets are $5. and a neighbor who’s a witch asks without TV, Music at the Centreville Regional Library. Needed are people with imagi- Saturday’s program will also include, at no them to quiet down,” said and Gossiping.” nation, energy and organizational skills – people who want to extra charge, “In Facebook Wii Trust,” the Hundley. “But they don’t, so she learn more about and support their community. Committees in- one-act Centreville performed in VHSL competition. casts a spell on them so they can’t watch TV, listen to clude entertainment, logistics, history, vendors and more. For more Written by a high-school student in Texas, it envi- music or gossip — which is what you do at a information, contact Cheryl Repetti at [email protected] or sions what would happen if people only interacted sleepover.” 703 830-5407. via the Internet. “The play is about learning the value of friend- “We saw this show at the International Thespian ship,” continued Hundley. “But they wouldn’t have Festival last June in Lincoln Nebraska and loved it,” found this out if they were doing all those other Recycle During Electric Sunday said Centreville Theater Director Mike Hudson. “We things.” Residents may recycle old TVs, computers, peripheral electronic were the first group to produce it.” She’s enjoying directing because “you get to put devices – such as keyboards, speakers, printers and scanners, as He’s also excited about Dramapalooza. “We have your own, creative ideas into a play, and you can well as household hazardous wastes – including fluorescent light seven, very talented directors this year, and I’m sure also see what your teachers go through to put to- bulbs and tubes, for free, during Fairfax County’s “Electric Sun- the audience will enjoy their work. I believe all stu- gether a show. It’s definitely harder than it looks. day” events. The next one is slated for Sunday, Feb. 27, from 10 dents learn by doing, so every director will have a The hardest part is telling your fellow students what a.m.-3 p.m., at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road in new appreciation for their art.” to do; you’re friends, but you also have to be stern.” Fairfax. For more information, call 703-324-5052. “Our one-act play festival showcases the creative Hundley said directing has taught her to listen to talents of senior actors and allows them to experi- others’ ideas “because they might have an idea that’s Tree, Shrub Seedlings Available ence the stress, thrill and satisfaction of directing,” better than yours. And in the end, the final product continued Hudson. “They’re responsible for the en- See One-Acts, Page 12 The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District is currently holding its annual seedling sale. 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Anthony Ingargiola and Maddie Assel. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ February 10-16, 2011 ❖ 3 News Accused Child Molester Arrested in Houston man authorities have been look- Afterward, Fairfax County police obtained moval Operations in Texas and Washington, in Washington, D.C. ing for since the end of last year felony rape and sodomy warrants for Ster- U.S. Marshals Service National Capitol Re- Portillo was remanded Ahas been found and apprehended ling resident Portillo-Saravia, but he was gional Task Force and multiple law-enforce- into the custody of the in Texas. He is Salvador Portillo- nowhere to be found. Now, though, things ment agencies in Virginia and Texas, espe- Houston Police Depart- Portillo- Saravia, 29, and he’s accused of sexually have changed; following a massive man- cially the Houston Police Department. ment and will be extra- Saravia assaulting an 8-year-old girl, Dec. 26, 2010, hunt by a joint effort of several organiza- “The location and arrest of this fugitive, dited to Virginia to face in a Centreville home. tions, he was arrested Sunday, Feb. 6, in wanted by Virginia authorities on some of criminal charges in court. Actually, it’s not Police say the crimes allegedly occurred Houston. the most egregious charges that ICE inves- his first brush with the law. In 2003, he was in the London Towne community and the Working together to nab him were the tigates, is an example of seamless coopera- arrested by a Prince William County gang suspect is an acquaintance of the child’s Fairfax County Police Department Child tion among law-enforcement agencies in task force and was subsequently deported family. He was inside the residence around Abuse Squad, the Fugitive Operations teams Northern Virginia and Houston,” said to El Salvador; but he later re-entered the 10:30 a.m. when the assault reportedly of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enrique M. Lucero, field office director for U.S., unbeknownst to authorities. happened. 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4 ❖ Centre View South ❖ February 10-16, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Worker Center Funding, Rules Are Discussed From Page 1 worker Carlos Gonzalez translated his lotteries as he has the skills for,” she said. Workers are also banned from standing Area residents and businesses are also words into Spanish for the day laborers at- “They’d all hold their tickets with their around the center after it closes, possess- welcome to contribute toward the effort. tending the meeting. names on them and, when an employer ing firearms and gambling. They’re also for- Checks may be made payable to the CIF’s The new worker center would be open said, for example, ‘I need a landscaper,’ bidden to listen to music loudly unless fiscal agent, Virginia Organizing. Write Monday-Saturday, from 6 a.m.-noon. they’d all throw their tickets in the hat,” said they’re wearing earphones. “Centreville Immigration Forum” on the Threlkeld said that, in Herndon, workers Threlkeld. “And if they didn’t win that job, Foltz advised the laborers to do some memo line and mail them to Virginia Orga- usually received $10/hour for their labor, they could try again for another job.” more work on how the lottery system should nizing, P.O. Box 81, Centreville, VA 20122. and a minimum of $40 for four hours of run. “What’s good is all the emphasis on Donations may also be made online at work or less. Here, they’re considering $50 WORKERS MUST also be honest about respect, honor, communication and work- www.virginia-organizing.org. Check “do- for three hours of work or less. their abilities. “At Herndon, if a person ex- ing together,” she said. “It’s a wonderful nate” and find Centreville Immigration Fo- Regarding the rules of work distribution, aggerated his skills, we’d get complaints document, and I appreciate the spirit of rum in the list of organizations. the first two or three people arriving at the from the employer saying, for example, cooperation with which they put that to- “Our goal to open is $80,000-$85,000 to beginning of the day would be on the em- ‘This guy can’t hang drywall, at all,’” said gether.” cover the salary of a full-time director, plus ployee list in order of attendance, in accor- Threlkeld. “Then we’d try to weed out this “The worker center’s success depends on expenses,” said Angelotti. Foltz also noted dance with their skills. worker.” the positive spirit and good nature of ev- that the $1,800 the CIF received from indi- After that, jobs would be distributed by A woman attending the meeting asked eryone involved,” she continued. “We be- viduals in the previous month were in very means of a lottery within each particular what the employer’s liability would be if a lieve some large donations and grants will small amounts. skill. However, employers would have the worker is injured on the job. Threlkeld said come through, so we feel that we will be “I think that’s incredible,” she said. “It option to choose a worker they already it depends on the employer’s homeowners- ready to open in the foreseeable future. shows the large donors that a lot of people know. The details are still being fine-tuned, insurance policy. But, he added, “It’s a gray Therefore, we’re going to start looking for support having a worker center here. We’ve though. area and we tried not to get involved in someone interested in running this center received a total of $15,000 so far, and ev- “Most employers are in a hurry — they those issues, at all.” as the director.” ery donation helps and makes a difference. want to take one or two workers and go,” The workers also devised rules of conduct, Foltz said the director should have a col- We’re working on getting nonprofit status said Threlkeld. “They don’t want to spend plus punishments for violating them. These lege degree and communication skills and but, right now, we’re partnering with Vir- time with a lottery. And what about people rules include no damaging, destroying or speak Spanish as well as English. She also ginia Organizing — which is a nonprofit — who are at the center for one or two weeks stealing the property of fellow day laborers noted that this person should be “someone because it takes care of the details for us.” and never win the lottery to get work? And or the center, and no fighting or offensive even-tempered who can keep his or her Another presentation at the Jan. 25 meet- if they do get work, how will we keep track behavior. Threatening or offensive language cool.” ing came from members of the worker com- of that?” directed at other workers, employers or Once the center opens, volunteers will mittee creating the rules and regulations for Angelotti said she pictured workers be- center staff is prohibited, as is showing up also be needed, and Foltz said FACETS has the worker center. Bill Threlkeld of Reston ing in different lotteries for different jobs, under the influence of drugs or alcohol or offered to train them “so they’ll be clear Interfaith ran the worker center in Herndon, such as construction workers or landscap- bringing these substances onto the center’s about what they need to do to work at the and he discussed the proposals so far, while ers. “A person could put his name in as many property. center.”

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John Smith generate a one-time windfall of $200 million- Richmond It is not a core function of package tomorrow. Will discuss that next week. Production Manager: Jean Card $400 million that would be dedicated to trans- Diary government, but then nei- portation. That’s fine but no feasibility study ther is bilking money from CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 has indicated that the $250 million per year people — mostly lower income — through the Circulation Manager: Linda Pecquex that is currently generated for the state could State Lottery. At least this foolishness is not Write be maintained under privatization. The taking up valuable legislative time this year, Centre View Newspaper welcomes CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, governor’s number is $47 million short per but it is comical. L.L.C. views on any public issue. Peter Labovitz year, would drive up the cost of liquor 15 per- My bill to help families save money and plan The deadline for all material is President/CEO cent according to the University of Richmond, for their disabled child’s future is through the noon Friday. Letters must be signed. Mary Kimm triple the number of liquor outlets and leave Senate and on its way to the House of Delegates Include home address and home and Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Virginia open to untold numbers of unantici- (SB 1175). Helping people help themselves is 703-778-9433 business numbers. Letters are rou- [email protected] pated consequences — increased alcohol re- always a good policy. tinely edited for libel, grammar, good lated social problems, DUIs, family discord, My bill to get traffic moving on the Beltway Jerry Vernon taste and factual errors. Send to: Executive Vice President etc. There are very few delegates or senators after minor fender benders is also out of the [email protected] who believe this is a good idea. Now for the Senate and on its way to the House. Letters to the Editor Wesley DeBrosse fun part. Tomorrow, we vote on my bill (SB 768) to Centre View Controller Del. Bob Brink (D-48) of Arlington, hijacked allow Burke Centre to install flashing school 1606 King St. Debbie Funk the governor’s bill and introduced it in the zone lights, at their expense, on either side of Alexandria VA 22314 National Sales, 703-778-9444 House of Delegates. The governor praised this Terra Centre Elementary to slow traffic on the [email protected] Call 703-778-9410 action but the Speaker of the House won’t Burke Centre Parkway. 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Engineering and pursuing a Master of Science in the College of Engineering.

Luis A. Teran, from Centreville has been accepted to The Graduate School at Virginia Tech. Teran is majoring in Urban and Regional Planning and pur- suing a Master of Urban and Regional Planning in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.

Ahmad H. Ibrahim, from Centreville has been accepted to The Graduate School at Virginia Tech. Ibrahim is majoring in Computer Sci- ence and Applications and pursuing a Master of Science in the College of En- gineering.

Sara L. Haracznak, from Centreville has been accepted to The Graduate School at Virginia Tech. Haracznak is majoring in Natural Re- sources and pursuing a Master of Natural Resources in the College of Natural Resources and Environment.

Meredith Rigby of Clifton was named to Susquehanna University’s dean’s list for the fall 2010 semester. Rigby, a freshman majoring in broad- casting, is a 2010 graduate of Centreville High School and the daugh- ter of Susan and Peter Rigby.

Kyle Johnson of Centreville was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2010 at the Georgia Institute of Tech- nology.

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it’s a joy to come to rehearsal every day,” she contin- Bonnie Hobbs ued. “I would not attempt this play with just any high-school theater department — it takes a special group to handle such mature material.”

SENIOR ADAM THOMAS plays R.P. McMurphy, /Centre View who’s loud, boisterous and manly and has a huge ego. “He’s like a 20-year-old in a 38-year-old’s body,” said Thomas. “He likes to have fun and party; and because of that, he committed a couple crimes — gambling and assault — and is sent to prison.” Posing in character are (from left) But to get out of his work there, McMurphy acts Michelle Lerch, Adam Thomas, Max up so he’ll be transferred to an asylum — which he Ehrlich and Avery Hobbs. thinks will be easier than prison. He also believes he’ll be released in five months — the time remain- and partying with everyone and feeling friendship ing on his sentence. 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Long & Foster...... 703-452-3918 “I love playing her,” said Reese. “I always wanted me put myself in another person’s shoes and investi- to do this role because it’s so different from my usual, gate someone else’s situation — and I’m thankful for 7105 Red Horse Tavern La...... $579,900...... Sun 1-4...... Kelly Thomas...... Jobin...... 703-405-2222 comedy roles. I wanted to challenge myself. She’s that.” not a typical villain who plots things — she thinks Also enjoying her job is student director Mandy Alexandria/Kingstowne that’s the way things should be. When she walks into Sachs. “I help the director with creative ideas, such 6021-A Curtier Dr...... $214,950...... Sun 1-4...... Tom & Cindy and Associates...Long & Foster...... 703-822-0207 a room, everyone gets quiet and there’s no more fun. as having girls from another ward come in and sing Her humor is more adult and her snide remarks are nursery rhymes — specifically the one with ‘One flew 5510 Helmsdale Ln...... $469,950...... 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Weichert...... 202-841-7601 — we’re trying to get into the characters more so seeing that the actors are able to do this show.” the audience can relate to them and really get into As for Director Pike, she hopes the play “touches To add your Realtor represented Open the story.” the audience and helps them understand those who House to these weekly listings, please call Senior Max Ehrlich plays Chief Bromden, a Native may have a difficult time with everyday life.” She American patient. “He’s sort of the narrator, but also thanked Theodore Penton from Westfield’s Psy- Karen Washburn at 703-778-9422 watches over everybody,” said Ehrlich. “He’s suppos- chology Department for his support and suggestions. or E-Mail the info to edly catatonic, but actually knows what’s going on “He comes to rehearsals and consults on the behav- [email protected] and comments about it to himself. He even speaks ior of mental patients and the effects of medications,” to his dead father. He makes the biggest change — she said. “It’s a true learning experience for all of All listings due by Tuesday at 3 pm. from quiet and not speaking to eventually talking us.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ February 10-16, 2011 ❖ 9 Entertainment

To have community events listed in Centre View, e-mail to Mountain View High graduate who was murdered by her [email protected]. Call Steve Hibbard at ex-boyfriend in April 2009. Registration 8:30 to 9 a.m. Cost 703-778-9412. is $15 per walker. At Dulles Town Center.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS MONDAY/FEB. 14 Centreville Stitchers welcome adults who enjoy knitting, Marriage Seminar. 7 to 8 p.m. Free. “Falling in Love Again: crocheting, or other needlework crafts and conversation. Rekindling Romance and Restoring Hope in Your Meets at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Marriage.” Presented by Marriage Coach Lynn M. Griesemer Germain Dr., Centreville, VA. Admission is free. If you at the Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd., have any questions, contact Jo at 703-803-0595 or email Chantilly. Reservations accepted, but not required. [email protected]. [email protected]. Visit Thursday, Feb. 10 — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. www.marriagecoachlynn.com/Feb14Flyer.html. Thursday, Feb. 24 — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. THURSDAY/FEB. 17 MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS PTSA Parent Program. 7 p.m. Westfield High’s program ZUMBA Classes. 7 to 8 p.m. Latin based dance fitness class. geared toward social media entitled, “Help! My teen is The first class is free; afterward it’s $7-$9 per class. At textually active. What families need to know about Cornerstone Montessori School, 4455 Brookfield Corporate Facebook, Twitter and blogging.” Presented by Devra Drive, Suite 201, Chantilly. Visit www.gozumbafun.com. Gordon, MSW, Westfield High School social worker in the Westfield High School Lecture Hall. Contact Jennifer Campbell with questions at THURSDAY/FEB. 10 [email protected]. Experience Color as Complex & Alluring as Nature Itself... “Race To Nowhere” Screening. 7 p.m. Tickets are $10/ Centreville Day Planning Meeting.7:30 p.m. Meets at online; $15/door. Chantilly High School PTSA, Rocky Run Centreville Regional Library to help plan Centreville Day • Luxurious Handcrafted Color Middle School PTA and the Franklin Middle School PTA are 2011. Looking for people with imagination, energy, and hosting a screening of the documentary film. The film is organizational skills who would like to learn more about • Environmentally Friendly Low VOC about the pressures faced by schoolchildren and their and support their community. Committees include teachers in a system and culture obsessed with the illusion entertainment, logistics, history, vendors, and more. of achievement, competition and pressure to perform. Visit Contact Cheryl Repetti at [email protected] or 703 FREE www.racetonowhere.com. 830-5407. • Sample Pint C2 LoVo FRIDAY/FEB. 18 • In-store Color Consultation FRIDAY/FEB. 11 Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $20. With 1 per customer with coupon. Expires 2/28/11 Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $15. Have- a-Heart Hop with the Fabulettes. Beginner swing lesson London’s Jive Aces with special guest Toni Prima. Beginner from 8:30 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. At swing lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 p.m. to The Preferred Architectural Coating the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel, 13869 Park midnight. At the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel, of Designers – Exclusively at Center Road, Herndon. 13869 Park Center Road (Route 28 near the airport), Herndon. 13900 Metrotech Dr. FEB. 12-13 SATURDAY/FEB. 19 (Near Lowes) Wine and Food Showcase. More than 300 different wines Chantilly, VA 20151 produced by Virginia’s leading wineries as well as food and Bluegrass Gospel Concert. 6 p.m. With Bob Stone and The wine demos and pairings. Also 14 demonstrations and Virginia Gospel Singers from Fredericksburg. A freewill seminars led by food and wine experts. Tickets per person offering will be received. At Oakton Baptist Church, 14001 703-961-1200 run $45 at the door, $36 online, and $20 for non-drinkers. Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. The church is located on Route Hours are Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 50, l/5 mile east of the Route 28 overpass on the corner of p.m. At the Westfields Marriott Hotel, 14750 Conference Route 50 and Sullyfield Circle. Call 703 631-1799. Center Drive, Chantilly. Visit www.vawineshowcase.org. Lunar New Year Celebration. 1-5 p.m. Free. Music, dance, MONDAY/FEB. 21 kung fu demos, a lantern festival and kids’ drawing contests. Up to 200 performers from 10 countries will be Traveloque on Greece and Turkey. 7 p.m. Free. Lois featured. At Fair Oaks Mall, Grand Court, 11750 Fair Oaks Price, retired Fairfax County teacher and long-time member Mall, Fairfax. Visit www.ShopFairOaksMall.com. and former President of the GFWC-Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club (GFWC-WFCWC), will present a travelogue on her tours of Greece and Turkey at the WFCWC meeting. SUNDAY/FEB. 13 At the meeting room of the Total Wine store in the DASH at Dulles 5K Mall Walk. 9 to 10 a.m. A fund-raiser Greenbriar Plaza Shopping Center,13055-C Lee Jackson for Dating Abuse Stops Here (DASH at Highway, Chantilly. A tasting of selected South African www.datingabusestopshere.com). Created in memory of wines will follow the presentation. Call Jackie at 703-378- Siobhan Russell, a 19-year-old Franklin Farm resident and 8551 or e-mail [email protected]. Faith Notes Business Notes Congregation Yad Shalom, located in Centreville, pro- vides a variety of programs in a traditional format with a modern flair. It invites inquiries about participation in these special ac- SpaceX is opening a new office in Chantilly to serve tivities by the local community. There are a number of activities customers looking for reliable, affordable launch so- for the family: lutions. The community is home to some of the ❖ Join the congregation for a dinner and Friday night service world’s leading Internet and high-tech companies. with Cantor Zucker on Feb. 11, at Little Rocky Run Community SpaceX is a leader in launch services with a family of Center # 3. Dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. rockets and spacecraft that increase the reliability and ❖ Join the congregation for a Saturday morning Shabbat ser- performance of space transportation, with a goal of vice with Cantor Zucker on Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. at Little Rocky ultimately reducing costs by a factor of ten. Run Community Center # 3. ❖ Join the congregation for a Friday night service with Can- Washington Property Company (WPC) has tor Zucker on March 4 at 8 p.m. at Little Rocky Run Community acquired 9.41 acres in Chantilly, which is Site Plan- Center # 3. approved for the development of a 143,667 square ❖ For more information and/or directions, contact the Con- foot office building known as Stonegate III. The pad gregation at 703-579-6079, or visit www.yadshalom.com. is the third phase of a three-building office campus in Westfields Corporate Center. WPC purchased the site, Temple Beth Torah is a Reform Jewish congregation and located on Conference Center Drive, from SA member of the Union of Reform Judaism (URJ) that meets at Stonegate III, LLC, which was represented by Chip St. Johns Episcopal Church in the heart of Centreville. Religious Ryan, Jim Kornick and Matt Clinebell of Northmarq school is held at the Goddard School in Chantilly, Virginia. The Investment Services. congregation offers the Northern Virginia Jewish community services that provide numerous spiritual, educational, support Want to improve one’s communication and social opportunities including religious school for member skills? Be more effective in meetings? Get a point children age 3 through Bar/Bat Mitzvah and confirmation. Our across more concisely? Then visit the TASC Toastmas- congregation welcomes all members of the community to attend ters Club and learn how membership can help one any of our services or events. For more information, a newslet- succeed. Meets Wednesday afternoons from 11:30 ter, or a membership package, call 703-263-2252 or visit a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Northrop Grumman Build- www.BethTorah.net ing, Conference Center Drive, Chantilly. Contact Adim Okwudishu at 410–227-0177 or Email: Lord of Life Lutheran Church’s second location, 13421 [email protected]. Visit www.tasctoastmasters.org Twin Lakes Drive, Clifton, is now open. Everyone is invited to worship services at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Call the church office at 703-323-9500 or go to www.lordoflifelutheran.com. 10 ❖ Centre View South ❖ February 10-16, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board

To have community events listed in (www.daveramsey.com). At New Life and Community Services, the Office Centre View, e-mail to centreview@ Christian Church in Chantilly of Public Private Partnerships and connectionnewspapers.com. Call Steve (www.newlife4me.com). Contact MV Transportation Inc. Visit http:// Hibbard at 703-778-9412. Caroline Ferhat at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec/news/ [email protected] or 570- nr2011/fstb.htm. Call 703-222-9764, ONGOING 617-2517. TTY 711. Attention crafters: Save $10 on your THURSDAY/FEB. 10 SUNDAY/MARCH 13 registration fee when you sign up for the 31st Annual St. Timothy Craft “The Year of the Business.” 5:30 to Fundraising Rally. 6:30 p.m. Free. Fair, Nov. 19, 2011, before Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Dulles Northern Virginia Fellowship of 2011. Download an application at Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Christian Athletes fundraising rally www.sainttimothyschool.org or call event is hosted by the Asian Business with speaker Jerry Leachman, former 703-814-7986. Committee of the Chamber and Washington Redskins chaplain. At Learn English! Classes now available features Becky Lee, a local celebrity NOVA Community College. Reserve a for adult English-language learners in and attorney who has appeared as a seat at www.novafca.org or call 703- Northern Virginia. 16 locations meet contestant on “Survivor” but whose 225-0070. once or twice a week. Teachers are true vocation is expressed in her charitable organization, Becky’s trained volunteers who support THURSDAY/MARCH 17 mission of welcoming immigrants to Fund. At Korshi Steak Restaurant, our community. Cost is $30 to 5728 Pickwick Road, Centreville. Saturday Night in the Suburbs. 7 register for these classes at local Contact Jae Om at 571-323-5304 or p.m. An evening of dialogue with a churches. 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It seems, however, that after meeting grower/vendor is looking for hardwork- with my oncologist on Friday, Jan. 7, and and the P.A. system keeps telling them ing people to stock our products at a Nysmith School receiving the continuing good news that I did, everything’s all right. But they’re starting garden center near you. Must be flexible to doubt it.” hiring for we agreed on a treatment plan that’s not nearly for weekend work. For job descriptions as reactive as I feared it might be, and as a Calling “Lockdown” the only “serious, • Extended Care and locations go to www.bellimpact.com result – in my opinion, my mind took a break, scary drama” in the show, Rathjen said it’s Counselors • a time-out, if you will, from all the doom and going to be a good play. “People will like its Min. hs diploma plus 6 months childcare exp. potential gloom and non-stop pressure a termi- mood, intensity and special effects,” she $8-$15/hr. based on exp. 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Sometimes I deny. the actors and pulling everything together shelves, and delivering parts to and Sometimes I get depressed. (“Sometimes?”) has been great. There’s a lot of creativity. GET HIRED! from distributors as well as our And often I write. And recently I had written Time constraints, winter break and snow Dental, Medical & Pharmacy Staff techs in the field. Must have excel- about the end of my original 13-month-to-two- lent driving record and submit to Trainees year prognosis (Feb. 27, 2011). Heavy doesn’t put us back a little on our rehearsals, but drug screening. Email resume to begin to describe the weight – and wait of that we’re focused.” Needed now!! [email protected]. reality. So much so that I spent four columns No Experience Necessary. writing about it. 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Knowing when to give CTO SCHEV tionship,” said Stratton. “But what makes support following standard help desk in to the emotion (and how to get out of it this play different is that they act more like procedures with full documentation of is- when you do) and when not to, are the con- teen-agers and their relationship problems sues. stants in this battle. And after a particularly parallel adults’.” Must be proficient in remote IT monitor- stressful crossroads-type of moment (“Mo- ment?” More like a month), I gave in and Initially, she didn’t want to do a play about ing/management platforms, data back- HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO decided to exhale and give myself some time dating. “But then I found this one online up/disaster recovery, and Firewall/VPN technologies. 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Fax resumes to 703-890-3066 was out of the woods for another quarter or so hard to find rooms for all seven plays to E-mail ad with zone choices to: [email protected] (the frequency of the all-telling scans), and I rehearse inside the school, as well as out- or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 was going to try and get out from underneath side.” She said it’s also tough sometimes EMPLOYMENT the shadows as well. And I largely succeeded conveying what she wants her actors to do. DEADLINES Educational Internships until today. I do consider the fortnight a suc- “But when I do, it’s really rewarding,” said Zones 5, 6...... Tues @ 11:00 cess, though. When you’re terminal and/or a Zones 1, 3...... Tues @ 4:00 Stratton. “I have a really energetic cast, and Unusual opportunity to learn cancer patient (stage notwithstanding), a min- Zone 2...... Wed @ 11:00 ute away, an hour away, a day away from its it’s amazing to see my ideas come to life on Zone 4...... 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It means – to me – that cast headed by Heather Vass and Marcus Opportunities for students, The Burke Connection all systems are go and I can return to normal, Schmidt. “A guy and a girl go on separate The Fairfax Connection and for adults considering as normal as a 56-year-old life-long non- blind dates, all of which end up disastrous,” The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Lorton Connection change of career. Unpaid. smoker, diagnosed with inoperable stage IV said Sancho-Bonet. “Then they meet each Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet lung cancer, can be. But it’s nothing I can’t live other, like a light at the end of a tunnel.” The Mount Vernon Gazette E-mail internship@connec with, as I have already done so going on two “It’s hilarious to see all the possible things Zone 4: Centre View North years. This is my new normal. 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Carranza- School. Kee, the top seed at 119, was a semi- The champion Bulldogs won with finals pin winner over Herndon’s 225.5 points, edging a strong sec- Ramon Reyes before losing his fi- ond place Robinson squad (219). nals match to No. 2-seed Jake Smith Taking third place was Chantilly of Robinson, 6-0. David Aiello, the High (119), which finished ahead No. 2-seed at 103, pinned Oakton’s of fourth place Oakton (94), fifth Alex Schlegel in a semifinals match, place Centreville (67) and sixth then lost an 8-3 decision in the fi- place Herndon (22). nals to Robinson top seed Lucas Westfield individual champions at Sodergren. districts were Tyler DeLeon (heavy- Other top four place finishers for Photo/Submitted by Sydney Sawyer weight), Jacob DeLeon (215), Harry Westfield were fourth place Jacob The SYA MatDogs put together an outstanding showing at Saturday’s Wildcat Van Trees (152), Beau Donahue Millson (171 division), third place Junior Classic Wrestling Meet. The locals finished fourth overall among 20-plus (140), and Brett Campbell (112). Tyler Morson (160), and third place teams. (Front row, left to right): coach Jason Tibbitts, Brandon Grammes, Hunter Tyler DeLeon, the No. 1-seed go- Derek Arnold (125). Tibbitts, Jonathan Nail, and coach Mike Nails. (Back row): Josh Nails and Jay ing into the tournament, defeated Aeillo. (Not pictured): John Farley, Gavin Legg and Griffin Brown. Robinson’s Jake Pinkson, 5-3, in the CHANTILLY HIGH’S Bernabe heavyweight finals. At the 215 fi- Mejia captured the 171 weight nals, meanwhile, Jacob DeLeon, class championship. The top seed, SYA MatDogs Take 4th in Wildcat Junior Classic also a top seed, earned a finals Mejia, following a round one bye, he Southwestern Youth the ages’ 8-to-9 year old group. ship mat in the 90-pound divi- round pin win over Centreville won his semifinals round match Association (SYA) Hunter Tibbitts finished a strong sion and was awarded points High’s Joey Steinback. over Centreville’s John Horoho, T MatDogs captured second place in the 65-pound cat- through a top performance Van Trees, in the 152 division, the No. 4 seed, to reach the finals. fourth place out of a field of egory. Brandon Grammes finished that helped the MatDogs fin- reached the finals as the No. 2 In the championship match, Mejia over 20 teams at the 21st Wild- the day with two tournament ish strong as a team. Gavin seed. There, he was an 8-4 win- was a 6-3 winner over Robinson cat Junior Classic Wrestling championship trophies in the 85- Legg walked out of the arena ner over Chantilly top seed Ricky No. 2-seed Tim Fitzpatrick. Meet, held in St. James, Md. pound weight division — one in with his well-deserved third- Lopez. At the 140 finals, Donahue, Second place finishes for last Saturday, Feb. 5. Trophy the 10-11 age group and a second place trophy and John Farley the No. 1-seed, defeated No. 2- Chantilly came from Ricky Lopez, winners included Jonathan in the 12-14 age division. Josh succeeded to earn a fourth- seed Shon Topper of Robinson, 13- the top seed who fell to Westfield’s Nail, who brought home the Nails won a close finals match to place trophy. Jay Aeillo also 3. And, at 112 weight class, Van Trees in the 152 finals; and gold in the 7-under, 55-pound secure the gold in the 90-pound claimed an important fourth- Campbell, the top seed, was a title Ryland Arnold, a No. 2-seed at 125 division. Nail also earned a sec- weight class. Griffin Brown also place finish in the 125-pound, match winner by technical fall who fell to Robinson’s Jack Bass ond-place finish wrestling up in earned his way to the champion- 12-14 year old division. over Oakton’s Eddie Gerow, the in the title match. No. 2-seed. Other top fourth-place finishers Westfield’s Brian Bentz, the No. 2 for Chantilly were: fourth place Centreville High Sports Notebook seed at 189 division, made it to the Ian Schircliff (heavyweight); third finals with a semifinals round win place Sam Little (215); fourth Wildcat Boys drop Basketball Contest to Chantilly — Chargers, 47-28, on Thursday, Feb. 3. Leading 19-14 at over Centreville’s David Chenevey. place Joe Scholnick (160); third The Centreville boys’ basketball team fell in their game the half, the Cats continued with strong defensive play in In the title match, Bentz fell to place Sam Cronin (145); fourth against Chantilly on Thursday, Feb. 3 by a score of 55-44. the second half and increased their halftime lead for the Oakton top seed Austin Murga. place Krish Perumbala (140); third Cam Owens had a game-high 18 points while Jake Brodie victory. Erin Meador had a double/double with 26 points had a career-high 8 points to go with his 5 assists. The and 13 rebounds. Post players Chaney Forbush and Tay- Another second-place finisher place Walter Carlson (135); third boys’ team falls to 5-14 for the season, 1-7 in the Concorde lor O’Hara added nine and eight rebounds, respectively. for Westfield was No. 3-seed Nick place Wes Litton (130); and fourth District, and they were scheduled to face Oakton and With the win Centreville moved to 5-3 in the Concorde Lehman (145), who reached the place Kyle Smith (119). Robinson this week to finish off the regular season. District and 13-6 overall. finals before being edged by top CV Boys Fall to First Place Hornets — The Wildcats fell Lady Wildcats Win on Senior Night — The Centreville to Concorde District Leader Herndon High School by the girls bounced back from a one point half-time deficit to seed Zak DePasquale of Robinson, CENTREVILLE HIGH had two score of 71-59 on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Cameron Owens led overtake the Herndon Hornets on Senior Night, with a 55- 7-6. Lehman was a 7-1 semifinals wrestlers reach the finals — Joey Centreville with 28 points and 6 rebounds, while Travis 42 victory on Tuesday, Feb. 1. The Cats had four players winner over Chantilly No. 2-seed Steinback at 215 and Ryan Whitney had 7 points and 7 rebounds. Jake Brodie had a score in double figures — Erin Meador with 14 points, Sam Cronin. Sepulveda at 160. career-high 9 assists. Haley Diamond with 13, and both Chaney Forbush and Lady Wildcats Defeat Chantilly — The Centreville Lady Jenna Green with 11. Westfield’s Frank Aiello finished Sepulveda, the No. 3-seed, de- Wildcats’ varsity basketball team defeated the Chantilly — Karen Fulkerson second place at 135 weight class feated Westfield No. 2-seed Tyler as the No. 2 seed. He was a semi- Morson, 3-2, in a semifinals match finals pin winner over Chantilly’s to reach the finals, where he lost Walter Carlson before falling in the to Robinson’s Wes Jones, 8-2. title match. (189), who defeated Robinson’s place for Centreville was Jerry title match to Robinson top seed Centreville’s Steinback, at the 215 Centreville third-place finishers John Buono in overtime to earn Cowman at 125. Brooks Martino. finals, fell to Westfield top seed were: No. 4-seed Andrew Burgess third place; and John Horoho The Northern Region Champi- Other second-place finishes from Jacob DeLeon. (heavyweight), who defeated (171), a No. 4-seed who won his onships will take place this Thurs- Westfield wrestlers came from Steinbeck had beaten Oakton’s Chantilly’s Schircliff in the match third place match over Westfield’s day through Saturday (Feb. 10-12) Stephen Aiello (130), Dennon Spencer Conely, 3-1, to reach the for third place; David Chenevey Jacob Millson. Finishing fourth at Fairfax High School.

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