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Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJanuary 21-27, 2015 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comChantilly Connection ❖ January 21-27, 2015 ❖ 1 News ‘You Reach a Time Where Change Is Appropriate’
Closer to home, Frey will continue pro- Supervisor Michael moting Centreville history, wants to work Michael Frey at with animals – possibly volunteering at the his desk in the Frey not running county animal shelter – and might even Sully District coach youth sports, as he did years ago. “My Governmental for reelection. three passions in life are sports, animals and Center. history,” he said. “I love the volunteer-rec- By Bonnie Hobbs Photo by ognition nights with SYA and CYA and I’ll The Connection Bonnie Hobbs The Connection miss that stuff. So I’ll just do something with them in a different role. I’ll keep working fter giving his State of Sully ad- with the Historic Centreville Society, and I dress Monday night, Supervisor also want to continue the relationship with AMichael R. Frey (R-Sully) said his “I feel good; the response I got all day said, “I hope whoever replaces me will be Chantilly, France.” next words almost matter-of- was great,” he said afterward. “People came of a similar outlook, temperament and po- He said he’ll miss the people he serves factly. up to me at the polling places and told me, litical perspective. Local government isn’t and works with, including the county em- “Regarding the upcoming elections in ‘You helped with my church,’ or a drainage about politics, but about delivering service.” ployees, the students and the people he’s November, I will not be seeking reelection,” problem or youth sports. It was very hum- He said he’ll probably endorse someone for helped. And he’s especially proud that the he said. “You reach a time where change is bling and gratifying to hear.” He said he his job – and he already has someone in animal shelter finally received its long-over- appropriate, and that time has come for didn’t expect to win by quite as big a mar- mind – but he doesn’t want to make any due renovation during his tenure. But me.” gin. “But I’ve worked hard and people know announcements about that at this time. what’s given him the most satisfaction over- Frey – who’s been the Sully District’s one me,” said Frey. “They know I’m accessible And although the Sully District has his- all, said Frey, are “the people I never knew and only supervisor ever since the Fairfax and try to be fair.” torically leaned Republican – and, at one ’til I got involved in politics and got elected County magisterial district was created in Now, though, the longtime resident of time, even started taking a turn further right – and now I call them friends.” 1992 – was speaking before the Jan. 19 Centreville’s London Commons community – Frey said things are different now. “To- In an official statement he released Tues- quarterly meeting of the West Fairfax plans to step down when his current term – day, I think only a moderate can win,” he day, Jan. 20, he said it’s been an honor and County Citizens Association. his sixth – is done. After all, he said, “I’ve said. “The district’s changed and diversified a privilege to represent Sully for the past WFCCA Land-Use Chairman Jim Katcham worked for the county for 37 years. I started as the population has grown.” two decades. “During that time, we’ve thanked him for his service, saying, “We working for [former Board Chairman] Jack grown and developed into one of the most appreciate all you’ve done for the district Herrity in June 1978 and was then [former FREY’S DECISION to step down is a fairly amazing places to live, work and raise a and each of the communities.” Centreville District Supervisor] Elaine recent one. “I had my golf tourney family – not just in Northern Virginia – but Despite his achievements over the years, McConnell’s chief of staff for seven years fundraiser last year, in case I wanted to run the entire country,” said Frey. “We have an Frey replied, “I didn’t do any of it by my- before becoming the Sully District supervi- again,” he said. “But I took a couple days active and engaged community of citizens self; it was a collaborative effort.” sor.” off at Christmas and really thought about who work cooperatively to make this an As for his decision not to run again, he Although, as a Republican, he’s often been it. You reach a point where you’re just not even better place.” said it wasn’t because he’s at all worried in the minority politically on the Board of as enthusiastic about going to another He noted, as well, Sully’s “outstanding about the outcome. In fact, said Frey, 58, “I Supervisors, Frey said, “I’ve tried to make Tysons Corner breakfast meeting at 7:30 in schools, active recreation, passive open-space think I would have gone unopposed.” sure the board’s more functional than par- the morning.” parkland and solid economic base provid- Unlike many others on the Fairfax County tisan. And I’ve been willing to make some Now, he’s mulling over what he wants to ing job opportunities for our residents. And Board of Supervisors, being a supervisor is tough calls to do that.” do when he finally has some time to call we have safe, beautiful neighborhoods. To his full-time job. And although his constitu- He’s stood apart from the national, Re- his own. He may or may not get a new job have had some small part in this evolution ents haven’t always agreed with him on publican Party and followed his own heart and, for now at least, he doesn’t plan on is something that I am proud of.” every decision, overall, he’s been popular and conscience when it came to supporting moving. “I’ll stay here,” he said. “I’m deeply grateful to have had the op- with them. the creation of a day-labor center for “Centreville’s home.” That doesn’t mean he portunity to serve the citizens of Sully Dis- Centreville’s Hispanic population. “I think won’t travel, though. Fresh from a trip to trict and Fairfax County,” continued Frey. IN THE LAST ELECTION, for example, the Republican Party has been wrong on the Chantilly, France, he’s next looking forward “And I thank all those I’ve worked with and in November 2011, area residents renewed immigration issue and on many issues deal- to traveling to Ireland this summer to see who’ve contributed their time and energy their faith in Frey by returning him to of- ing with the Latino community,” he said. the southwestern part of the country. He’d to our community. It has been a truly won- fice with 70.5 percent of the votes cast. Generally viewed as a moderate, Frey also love to visit Africa. derful 24 years.” Schoeneman To Run for Sully Supervisor Seat
Schoeneman, a Re- the crushing burden of regulations on with Michael over the last five years. He Will resign from publican, has served Fairfax employers, expanding economic was very helpful to me during my campaign over the last two years development to bring good jobs to Fairfax in 2011, where we spent weekends door Fairfax County as vice chairman and County, and fighting to ensure that Fairfax knocking together, and in my time on the later as secretary of the County remains the best place to live, work Electoral Board he has been a welcome re- Electoral Board Fairfax County Electoral and raise a family,” he said. “If elected, I source. No one will be able to fill his shoes, Board. In 2011, he ran hope to continue my record as a transpar- but I look forward to the opportunity to suc- airfax County Electoral Board Sec- for Virginia House of ent, accessible and honest public servant. I ceed him and continue his excellence in con- Fretary Brian Schoeneman is run- Delegates against Del. plan on spending the next 11 months meet- stituent services.” ning to fill the seat being vacated Schoeneman David Bulova (D-37) in ing the voters of Sully District and demon- Under Virginia law, Electoral Board ap- by Supervisor Michael Frey (R-Sully), who a district that included strating to them I have the common sense, pointees are forbidden to run for office. In announced his retirement Monday night. portions of Sully. He also serves on the good judgment and experience to serve order to comply with the law, Schoeneman “Having spent the last two years supervis- Fairfax County Economic Advisory Commis- them as their county supervisor.” will be resigning his seat on the Fairfax ing elections in Fairfax County, I realized that sion and was a member of the Bi-Partisan The Sully Magisterial District, which en- County Electoral Board on Wednesday. His I could better serve my community by put- Election Process Improvement Commission compasses Centreville, Chantilly, and por- replacement will be chosen by the judges ting my name on a ballot, rather than con- established by the Fairfax County Board of tions of Clifton and Oakton, has been rep- of the Circuit Court of Fairfax County. tinue counting them,” Schoeneman said Tues- Supervisors following the 2012 Presiden- resented since its creation by Frey, who an- Schoeneman, 37, is a resident of day. “I look forward to working hard, earn- tial Election. nounced his intention to retire after six Centreville’s Virginia Run community, ing the Republican nomination and running “As a Republican, I have long advocated terms on Monday. where he lives with his wife KayAnn and a successful campaign through November.” for balanced budgets, low taxes, reducing “I’ve been privileged to know and work their son Nicholas.
2 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ January 21-27, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Roundups Learn about Police Department Serving in the People’s House Interested in learning more about the Police Department’s cre- ation and evolution from a five-person organization to a nation- ally renowned department of over 1700? Throughout the year, the Police Department will host a series of lectures as part of the Barbara Comstock reflects department’s 75th anniversary. The first lecture will be held on Friday, Jan. 23. This will be a on her first few weeks guided tour of the department’s museum located in the first floor of the Massey Building, 4100 Chain Bridge Road. Retirees will be in Congress. giving an in-depth presentation on the various historical displays in the museum. The lecture starts at 1 p.m. To register for any of By Barbara Comstock the events, follow the link listed underneath each lecture. U.S. Representative (R-10) ❖ Jan. 23 – Guided tour of the FCPD historic museum, 1 p.m. at the FCPD Museum, first floor of the Massey Building. https:// anuary 2015 marks quite a few new begin- www.eventbrite.com/e/fairfax-county-police-museum-guided- nings for the Comstock family – a new Con- tour-tickets-15303201287 gress, a new job representing the 10th Dis- ❖ J Feb. 20 – The FCPD Crime Scene Section, 1 p.m. at the DPSC trict of Virginia in Congress for me, and our Meeting Room followed by Crime Scene Facility tour. first granddaughter, Hailey Isabel Roller, born on Sun- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crime-scene-section-lecture-and- day, Jan. 18, to my daughter Caity and her husband tour-tickets-15304580412 Andrew. A new year, full of new hopes and new be- ❖ March 18 – FCPD Narcotics – Investigations, Trends, and ginnings. I have never been so optimistic and com- Public Awareness, 1 p.m. at the Sully District community Room mitted to getting this country back on track. We must https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fcpd-narcotics-investigations- create a country full of opportunity and hope for trends-and-public-awareness-tickets-15373711184 every child and grandchild in this country. As I’ve met with my colleagues, it’s clear that there is a strong commitment to working together and getting things Free Carseat Inspections done for our constituents — first and foremost — Photo contributed Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will growing a healthy economy, helping our hardworking Barbara Comstock with her first grand- perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Jan. 29, taxpayers make ends meet, dealing with the grow- daughter, Hailey Isabel Roller, born on from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in ing international threats we face, and finding ways Sunday, Jan. 18, to her daughter Caity and Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should in- we can produce a more efficient and effective gov- her husband Andrew. stall the child safety seats themselves so technicians may prop- ernment. erly inspect and adjust them, as needed. views with C-SPAN, and NBC 4 News talking about Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving OPENING DAY AND SWEARING-IN: Standing my first day in Congress and what it was like to be a on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have in the halls of Congress with my family and our fam- freshman congresswoman. As noontime approached, enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the correct use ily priest on Jan. 6, preparing for my swearing in, it was time to head to the House Floor. After Speaker of the child seat. The inspection may be cancelled in the event of we couldn’t help but see and hear the echoes of the Boehner was nominated and sworn in, all of the other inclement weather. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates past and consider the heavy responsibility on all who Members of Congress jointly took our oaths of office and times. are privileged to serve in these halls. Only a little on the House floor together. There were many young more than 10,000 people have ever served in Con- children with their parents on the House floor, while gress throughout our history. It is truly an honor to parents and spouses were watching us in the House Working Together in Disasters serve as the first woman to be the 10th District’s con- gallery. On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Fairfax County Community Collabora- gresswoman. One of the best things about my job is The House got right down to work that afternoon, tion for Disaster Resiliency is launching a Community Resilience that unlike many of my colleagues, I get to go back voting on The Hires More Heroes Act. This impor- Pilot Program funded by FEMA and UASI to increase the under- to my district every night and see my constituents at tant legislation provides a great opportunity to help standing of how community partners can work together to miti- the grocery store, at church, driving into work, on both veterans and small businesses. According to the gate disasters. Sully district has been chosen to participate in this the Metro, at restaurants or just about any place I U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 71 percent of small pilot and we are calling upon community leaders to get involved. may go. The people in my district also reflect a broad business owners say Obamacare makes it difficult The Jan. 27 session will include a seminar to educate commu- and diverse group of experts who can provide me for them to hire more employees. The Hires More nity leaders on the possible resources and capabilities of each with great guidance in any number of issue areas. Heroes Act simply allows veterans to stay on the district. During Feb. 17 session, attendees will participate in a On Jan. 6, our first day of session, we held an open healthcare program provided through the VA or table-top exercise that will focus on practicing what was learned house for 10th District constituents. In between meet- from the previous session. Both sessions will take place at The ing constituents, I had the opportunity to do inter- See Comstock, Page 4 Sully District Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly. Register online for both the January and February sessions. There is no cost to attend and dinner is included. Register for Jan. 27 Seminar at https://sullyseminar.eventbrite.com. Register for Feb. 17 Exercise at https:// sullyexercise.eventbrite.com. Volunteer Fairfax will be willing to send its emergency response program manager to community organizations to discuss these events. Contact Tracy Friend, [email protected]. U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock Help Re-stock Food Pantries giving an Local food pantries need help restocking after the holidays. For interview with many of the local, non-profit pantries this is the time of year when C-SPAN from their shelves are minimally stocked. The only collection location the Cannon within the Sully District will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the House Office Clifton Giant, 5740 Union Mill Road between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 Building. p.m. Donations collected at this site will benefit the Western Fairfax Christian Ministries For a list of all donation locations, collection dates and times go to: http://fairfaxcounty.gov/living/food/stuffthebus Photo by Norman Bayne www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ January 21-27, 2015 ❖ 3 News Comstock: First Few Weeks on the Hill From Page 3 and we discussed issues where we can work Tricare. The legislation passed unanimously together. Over the holidays, I had already in the House of Representatives. Following gotten together with a Democrat friend of the vote I went back to my office and met mine, Rep. Debbie Dingell, to discuss how with more constituents and joined with fam- we can work together on my Young ily and friends in town at numerous Women’s Leadership Program that I first celebratory events. started in 2013. I look forward to continu- ing to work on this program to expose MY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: I am young women to women leaders who serve fortunate that my committee assignments in a broad range of professions and we will for this session reflect many of the same be starting our application process again issues that I worked on in the Virginia Gen- this spring. As my first weeks coincided with eral Assembly that are very important to my my daughter Caity and her husband Andrew District. I have been appointed to the Trans- preparing for the birth of their daughter, portation and Infrastructure Committee, the Hailey, I feel even more blessed to have this Science, Space and Technology Committee privilege to serve our community and pre- and the House Administration Committee pare for the best future for the next gen- which oversees the U.S. Capitol itself as well eration. as the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian where many of my constitu- KEEP IN TOUCH: As has been the case ents work. In my second week, Chairman Photo by Norman Bayne for the five years I served as the delegate Lamar Smith appointed me to chair the U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock with family in her Capitol Hill office. for the 34th District, my door will always Research and Development Subcommittee be open for all of my constituents in on the Science, Space and Technology Com- mittee shares jurisdiction on Virginia’s 10th District. I want to continue mittee. Having worked extensively with our this important legislation the great tradition of Congressman Frank local technology community and having with the Energy and Com- Wolf’s much heralded constituent service. served as the chairwoman of the Science merce Committee. My first That is why we hired many of his district and Technology Committee in the House of brief speech on the House staff to continue in their positions. We are Delegates, I was pleased to be able to con- floor was in support of the opening up an office in Sterling at 21430 tinue work in this area and particularly fo- Keystone XL Pipeline. Re- Cedar Drive, Suite 218, and if you are on cus on how we can best promote and cre- publicans and Democrats Capitol Hill stop by 226 Cannon House Of- ate the jobs of the 21st century. One of the alike, as well as unions like fice Building to say hello. We also will have first subcommittee hearings we will have the Teamsters and LIUNA, a Winchester office that will open in March. will deal with the challenging issue of and groups such as the Tea Fortunately, we were given the same cybersecurity. Party, and the Chamber of phone number as Congressman Wolf’s 202- On the Transportation and Infrastructure Commerce all support this C-SPAN photo 225-5136 and you can follow what’s going Committee, we will be tackling a highway important project. Why? Be- U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10) speaking on on in Congress by visiting bill this year, as well as the reauthorization cause it is a jobs bill — plain the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Comstock.House.Gov. If you are on of the Federal Aviation Administration. Both and simple. Keystone XL Facebook go to facebook.com/ of these have wide-ranging impacts in our passed by a strong bipartisan vote. Now the GROWING RANKS OF WOMEN IN RepBarbaraComstock and “Like” our page area and I am pleased I will be able to serve Senate is expected to pass it with a strong CONGRESS: This year marks the first time and if you are on Twitter go to twitter.com/ on this important committee at this critical bipartisan majority and it will go to the there have been over 100 women serving RepComstock to follow our activities. Once time. One of the first bills the Transporta- President’s desk. While the President has in Congress. In the first weeks, we had a again, I look forward to serving you in the tion and Infrastructure Committee brought already threatened a veto before we even meeting of the bipartisan Women’s Caucus people’s house. to the House floor was the The Keystone passed the bill, I would hope that the broad XL Pipeline Act at the end of our first week. bipartisan support for this jobs bill would The Transportation and Infrastructure Com- be cause for the President’s reconsideration.
Photo by Norman Bayne Photo by Norman Bayne U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock being sworn-in by the Speaker of the House U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock with her family in Statuary Hall on swear- John Boehner. ing-in day.
4 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ January 21-27, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News OPENING OUR DOORS TO CHRIST Open House: Thursday, Jan. 29th at 9:30am State of the County Celebrating Catholic Schools Week! • Small class sizes with instructional assistants in grades pre-K to 2 Bulova cites achievements despite fiscal challenges. • Middle school advanced math to include Algebra and Geometry •• NewNew LabLearnersLabLearners sciencescience lablab forfor studentsstudents inin gradesgrades K-8K-8 By Tim Peterson •• BusBus ServiceService forfor studentsstudents livingliving inin LoudounLoudoun CountyCounty The Connection •• MiddleMiddle SchoolSchool electiveselectives forfor allall studentsstudents inin gradesgrades 6-86-8 •• WirelessWireless mobilemobile computercomputer labslabs withwith laptopslaptops •• FullFull andand HalfHalf DayDay Pre-KPre-K optionsoptions forfor 44 yearyear oldsolds espite a projected shortfall •• Before/ExtendedBefore/Extended DayDay programsprograms of nearly $100 million fac- ing Fairfax County going 3460B Centreville Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 D 703-773-2020 / Fax: 703-991-9103 into the FY 2016 budget, www.stveronicaschool.org • [email protected] Board of Supervisors chairman Sharon Bulova remains encouraged by a 2014 that she said was full of accomplish- ments. “We can’t stop pedaling,” she said in a question-and-answer session follow- ing a screening of her 2015 State of the Turn your House County address video. “It becomes in- creasingly harder, with reduced revenue into a Home stream from past years. It just contin- Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection ues to be not easy.” Board of Supervisors chairman Sharon Bulova speaks The chairman’s half-hour address, at the 2015 State of the County Address. released Wednesday Jan. 14, highlights transportation improvements around the county, in- 200,000 students by 2020, its growing special needs cluding the opening Phase I of the Metro Silver Line, population and academic achievements that “con- two new VRE stations, the Bus Rapid Transit and tinue to exceed their counterparts in the state.” Metro extension hybrid option being looked at for Garza also noted the adoption of the FCPS “Por- Ajax the U.S. Route 1 corridor and the December open- trait of a Graduate” set of ideals as part of a long- ing of the I-95 Express Lanes. term strategic plan for the school system that’s un- Jewel & Max “With our current population at over 1.1 million der development. residents and growing,” Bulova said in the address, “Graduates should leave FCPS knowing how to be “Fairfax County is planning ahead when it comes to a communicator, collaborator, ethical and global citi- county services, redevelopment opportunities and zen, creative and critical thinker, and goal-directed transportation options in our community.” and resilient individual,” she said. Bulova noted the effort to revitalize the housing FCPS is facing a significant deficit of its own, as market through mixed-use urban centers like Tysons Garza outlined in the recent release of her 2015-2016 Kayla Corner, the Mosaic District, Reston Town Center and school year budget. the new Springfield Town Center. The county’s budget process will advance in Feb- When asked if the growth has yielded a similar ruary when the county executive Edward Long brings growth in non-residential revenue for the county, forward an Advertised Budget. How can you help? Bulova responded that they are seeing “some in- Whether residents can expect a property tax in- crease.” While some new development buildings crease to cover the county’s shortfall, Bulova said, aren’t full yet, she didn’t express a concern for over- “We’ll see what he puts on the table.” building. The full video of the State of the County address Adopt Volunteer Donate one of our lovable your time or money or Fairfax County Public Schools superintendent Dr. has aired on Channel 16 and can be viewed on the cats or dogs. services. supplies Karen Garza appears in the video, highlighting the chairman’s homepage at http:// for the projected growth of the school system to over www.fairfaxcounty.gov/chairman/. Shelter.
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local businessman has been sentenced to two one representative day at his packaging centers – Ayears probation and ordered to pay tens of Aug. 12, 2013 – when Kim caused the mailing of thousands of dollars in restitution to the U.S. letters and packages bearing 80 counterfeit stamps, Postal Service. He is Brian Kim, 38, of Fairfax. with a total value of $395.70. Two months later, on This past summer, he pleaded guilty in federal court Oct. 15, 2013, postal inspectors seized approximately You Can Make a Difference to defrauding the U.S. Postal Service. He admitted $23,974.59 worth of counterfeit stamps while ex- doing so by counterfeiting and selling approximately ecuting search warrants at Kim’s businesses. $76,000 in postage stamps at two packaging centers On Aug. 5, in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, he owned and operated in Northern Virginia. One’s Kim pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud before in Fairfax and the other is in Arlington. Judge Claude M. Hilton. He returned Jan. 9 to learn In a statement of facts filed with his plea agree- his punishment. ment, Kim admitted that, from January to October At that time, the judge sentenced him to two years Cats benefit from being in a foster home. We need 2013, he counterfeited postal stamps that had been probation – the first six months of which will include long- and short-term fosters for cats of all ages, originally printed on a USPS-authorized postage home confinement with work release. Kim must also mothers with litters and kittens on their own. meter. pay $76,000 in restitution, representing the total He then placed those stamps on packages and let- amount of the illicit gains he received from his ters that customers brought to his packaging cen- fraudulent activities. Consider Fostering ters. Neither the customers who purchased the This case was investigated by the U.S. Postal In- stamps nor the USPS employees who picked up the spection Service. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney visit our website, click on Participate packages were aware of Kim’s scheme. William E. Johnston and Assistant U.S. Attorney Kosta As an example of his wrongdoing, prosecutors cited S. Stojilkovic prosecuted it in court. Adopt/Donate/Volunteer at www.lostdogrescue.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ January 21-27, 2015 ❖ 5 Opinion Chantilly
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Police Department has taken stone nerable if for some reason police are called to bly in 1968, states that all public records “shall 1606 King Street Fwalling into the arena of the absurd, their homes? be presumed open.” But the legislation Alexandria, Virginia 22314 the Fairfax County Board of Supervi- Now Board of Supervisors Chairman Editorial includes an exemption that allows po- Free digital edition delivered to sors has at least said it is time for change. It is Sharon Bulova has asked the County lice to withhold “complaints, memo- your email box. Go to a step, but a step that continues the appear- Executive to locate “independent expertise in randa, correspondence, case files or reports, connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe ance of obfuscation if not outright obstruction. the field of police department operations and, witness statements and evidence.” John Geer of Springfield was shot dead in- specifically, in the area of policies and proce- Police officials in Fairfax, Arlington and Al- NEWS DEPARTMENT: side the doorway of his own home in Spring- dures with respect to information disclosures exandria have adopted what they call a “blan- [email protected] field on Aug. 29, 2013. Following an argument in the case of police-involved shootings.” ket” approach to using their exemption. That Steven Mauren with his longtime partner, police arrived at We agree with Supervisor Pat Herrity, who means they have decided to withhold any docu- Editor, 703-778-9415 [email protected] Geer’s home and spoke with him for more than says: “As elected officials it is our job to make ment they can without any analysis of whether half an hour while he stood in his doorway, policy, not hire an ‘outside expert’ to do our they should, whether the case is open or closed, Bonnie Hobbs Community Reporter, 703-778-9438 unarmed, with his hands raised and resting on job for us. ... We currently have the resources whether they are about a “police-involved [email protected] the frame. As he began to lower his hands, by of a professional staff at our disposal.” Herrity shooting” or information requested by a fam- all accounts still at shoulder level, he was shot also notes that the proposal does not contain ily about a homicide victim, or even about rou- Jon Roetman Sports Editor, 703-752-4013 in the chest and died in his house without re- a provision for public input, and that many tine police activity in a neighborhood. Not even [email protected] ceiving medical attention. county residents have researched this topic and defense attorneys or victims of crimes can gain @jonroetman It took more than 16 months, a $12 million qualify as experts. access to actual police reports. civil suit by Geer’s family and a court order to A few minutes of research shows, for ex- This is about lack of accountability and de- ADVERTISING: get the first tiny bit of information on the shoot- ample, that the National Association of Police nying the public access to information that For advertising information [email protected] ing, which came earlier this month. Police Chiefs, for example, has extensive documen- must be made public. 703-778-9431 named the police officer who fired the shot that tation about best practices in a variety of po- Leaders of police departments here are en- Karen Washburn killed John Geer. lice shooting incidents. (Naming the officer gaged in serious and significant abuse of power. Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 The short written statement by Police Chief involved after 48 hours is among the recom- It’s time for elected officials to represent the [email protected]
Edwin C. Roessler Jr. included some very trou- mendations.) public and impose change on those who would Andrea Smith bling references that appear to blame the The problem goes beyond Fairfax County, hide behind a culture of secrecy. Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 shooting on the fact that Geer was a known and beyond police shootings. — Mary Kimm [email protected] [email protected] gun owner. At least 35 percent of Virginia resi- The first paragraph of Virginia Freedom of Debbie Funk National Sales Letters to the Editor 703-778-9444 [email protected]
him and said: “If you so willed, God will bury the David Griffin Shared Mission Mercy of Prophet Marketing Assistant city of Taif between the two mountains where it 703-778-9431 Muhammad stands.” Prophet Muhammad replied, “No, leave [email protected] For Peace them be. One day, perhaps their offspring will To the Editor: To the Editor: embrace the truth.” Editor & Publisher First, let me say, that I am a Christian. It’s easy to get irritated by an annoying sib- Drawing a simple yet offensive cartoon can Mary Kimm ling, a child misbehaving, getting trapped in rush [email protected] You printed a letter from Fouzan Pal, hardly compare to what this man had to go @MaryKimm “Need Muslims for Peace,” in the Jan. 14- hour, or even a work colleague testing your pa- through. He endured and he forgave, he suffered 20 issue. Thank you for printing that let- tience. How many of you have thought of let- Executive Vice President yet his reaction was only mercy. A woman would Jerry Vernon ter and thanks to the author for writing it. ting it go, just let them off the hook and move dump her trash on top of him every day as he left [email protected] I would hope that all of your readers take on? A challenge many of us have to approach, his house. When she didn’t show up one day he Editor in Chief the time to read that short letter. no doubt, yet not an easy one, that’s for sure. became concerned and upon visiting her he dis- Steven Mauren I have several Muslim friends and they The slightest provocation pushes us to lengths covered she was sick. This woman who treated Managing Editor beyond our tolerance. Kemal Kurspahic are not terrorists. him so miserably was immensely impressed that Photography: I have another 15 or so Muslim acquain- Now let’s look back 1,400 years ago at an in- she became a follower of Prophet Muhammad. Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel tances and based on our limited discus- dividual who was constantly bullied and picked Art/Design: After Mecca waging unprovoked war upon war Laurence Foong, John Heinly sions, I do not think they are terrorists. on, abused and tormented, yet he would raise on him and his people, after witnessing them Production Manager: However, I also have several friends neither hand nor voice against the onslaughts of being tortured for taking on a different belief and Geovani Flores his enemies. This man was Prophet Muhammad, whose only interactions have been with being forced to forfeit that belief, after watching Special Assistant to the Publisher the radicals who claim to be doing these may peace be upon him. One of his characteris- his loved ones and believers being killed for his Jeanne Theismann acts in the name of the Prophet. tics was the willingness to forgive, as one such [email protected] cause, Prophet Muhammad had the chance to @TheismannMedia Muslims must speak out against the vio- occasion recalls. It was a peaceful mission, noth- take revenge when he conquered Mecca, but for- lence and take back the publicity about ing grand by any means. He was to travel to a gave each and every act committed against him nearby city near Mecca called Taif and spread CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Islam. I have read an English version of and his followers. The ill treatment of his enemies [email protected] the Koran, but I will bet that not more than the message of God and offer the gift of peace. knew no limits, yet his mercy knew no bounds. It 1 percent of my Christian friends have There he encountered nothing but ridicule and was for everyone, young and old, rich or poor, done so. I was thrilled when the Imam in was chased away by street boys who threw stones good or bad. France immediately denounced the terror- at him. What would you do if someone called Next time we are provoked, how will we re- ists’ acts. you a bad name, or made fun of you? What kind spond? What will we do? Will we go crazy like All of us Christians need to learn more of reaction would it bring out in you if someone those who reacted to the offensive drawings of a about the Islam religion and only Muslims gave you a light shove? Would it make your blood revered man? Or will we take it in stride and do can really help us to that. Peace in our time boil or thirst for revenge? What did Prophet what Prophet Muhammad did, to have patience and peace for lovers of God. Muhammad do? He found a safe spot somewhere and show mercy? It is by our actions one judges Bill Bigler, PMP further off to recover from the incident, and it our character. Centreville was then an angel in the form of a man came to Seher Bhatti 6 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ January 21-27, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Brookfield’s Otal Honored Named Elementary School Counselor of the Year.
By Bonnie Hobbs The Connection
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I think this is another We invite your organization to consider sponsorship She’s is one of that program’s coaches, along with one of the reasons Kathleen was selected Counselor opportunities for our 2nd Annual Boys and Girls Clubs kindergarten teacher Melissa Amory. “We see it as a of the Year.” of Greater Washington, Fairfax Region Casino Night. big, prevention piece,” said Otal. “We recognize stu- Added Otal: “I knew we’d get it because I knew The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington/Fairfax Region help boys dents for doing these things, for example, holding a we have a great program here.” and girls of all backgrounds build confidence, develop character, and acquire door for someone or helping a friend who feels sad. Delighted with her colleague’s honor, Zendle said, skills fundamental to becoming productive, civic-minded, responsible adults. BGCGW provides a safe and positive environment for our youth. The students get stickers and, when they receive a See Otal Honored, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ January 21-27, 2015 ❖ 7 Chantilly Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-752-4031 or [email protected] Francis, Scanlon Help Westfield Pull Away from Herndon Bulldogs use 16-2 run to blow open close game.
By Jon Roetman The Connection
he sharpshooting Herndon boys’ basketball team gave the TWestfield Bulldogs one of their toughest tests of the season on Friday. The Hornets connected on six first-half 3-pointers en route to a one-point halftime lead. Two minutes into the fourth quarter, Herndon had knocked down nine shots from behind the arc and trailed Westfield, which entered the game with a 12-1 record, by a single point. But after 26 minutes of back-and-forth basketball, the Bulldogs stepped up their defensive effort and showed how danger- ous they can be. Westfield used a 16-2 fourth-quarter run to secure a 69-56 victory on Jan. 16 at Herndon High School. After a bucket by Herndon’s Dupree Monk cut the Westfield lead to 51-50 with 6:07 remaining, the Bull- dogs limited the Hornets to one field goal during the next 4 minutes, 29 seconds. Meanwhile, Westfield guard Blake Francis Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Westfield head coach Doug Ewell said Tyler Scanlon generated points by attacking the basket Westfield guard Blake Francis scored 17 points has fit in well with the Bulldogs after transferring and Tyler Scanlon knocked down a corner against Herndon on Jan. 16. from Paul VI. 3-pointer. In a matter of minutes, Westfield turned VI to Westfield. He said his experience play- a tight-knit contest into a double-digit de- ing in the hyper-competitive Washington feat for Herndon. Catholic Athletic Conference has helped his “In the first half, they went 6 of 7 from 3- game. Head coach point range. They’re going to be in the “I think what I learned [at PVI] is every Doug Ewell and game,” Westfield head coach Doug Ewell play is important,” Scanlon said. “Every play the Westfield said. “… As we started to get stops, things means something in the WCAC and I feel boys’ basketball became a little bit easier for us, so that was like I’ve taken that [approach] here. … I team improved really, really important.” think the biggest thing that the WCAC to 13-1 with a The victory improved Westfield’s record helped me with is definitely the speed of win over to 13-1. After losing to Lake Braddock on the game.” Herndon on Jan. Dec. 9, the Bulldogs have won 11 in a row. Jacob Williams scored 12 points for 16. “This is a big win for us,” Francis said. Westfield and Patrick Lawless added 11. “… We came in facing adversity, coming into Herndon turned the ball over 22 times, their house — small gym, big crowd. I think but head coach Gary Hall said he was this is the biggest win of the season so far pleased with how the Hornets competed. and now it’s a big confidence booster.” “We’re right there,” said Hall, whose Hor- Herndon had no answer for Francis’ nets fell to 8-6. “If that’s the second-best Bulletin Board quickness in the fourth quarter. The 5-foot- team in the state, the best team in the re- Email announcements to [email protected]. Include date, time, location, 10 junior guard drove to the rim, scored gion, I like where we are. They knew they description and contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome. and was fouled with 5:13 remaining. were in a game and last I checked there was Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. Francis converted the three-point play, giv- no award ceremony going on out there.” SUPPORT NEEDED promotional items for student and parent ing the Bulldogs a 59-50 lead. Sophomore guard Michael Griffin led Annual STEM-H Expo. The six high school participants and for give-away items for raffles Later, Francis shook a defender, causing Herndon with 19 points, including five 3- academies in Fairfax County Public Schools are are also being sought. Contact Cara Kirby at the Herndon player to fall down, and then pointers. seeking sponsors, exhibitors, and presenters for 571-423-4502 or [email protected]. their annual STEM-H (science, technology, went to the basket and scored, extending Westfield faced Robinson on Tuesday, af- engineering, math, and health and medical Westfield’s lead to 63-52. ter The Connection’s deadline. The Bulldogs sciences) Expo, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, WEDNESDAY/JAN. 21 Francis finished with 17 points. will host Chantilly at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, at Chantilly High School. Colleges, businesses, Republican Women of Clifton. 7 p.m. at industries, and other organizations that educate Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, “Blake is Blake,” Ewell said. “Blake can Jan. 23. for, do business in, or support the STEM-H fields Fairfax Station. Chet Nagle, Naval Academy go. That was an added plus. We needed it.” “I think it’s been really good,” said Ewell, are invited to submit proposals to present STEM- graduate, Cold War pilot, CIA agent and author Scanlon, a 6-foot-7 junior transfer from referring to how the Bulldogs have handled H focused breakout sessions, provide exhibits, will speak at the January meeting of the and demonstrate STEM-H related business Republican Women of Clifton on the conflict in Paul VI, also finished 17 points. He scored success. technologies to attract middle and high school the Middle East and vulnerability of the US the game’s first two points with a dunk, and “The guys have grown together. They’ve students to careers in these fields. Exhibitor electrical grid to EMP and cyber-attacks. Golala dunked again to open the second quarter. had some expectations of themselves. They registration fees are $25 for corporate Arya, Kurdish Iranian refugee, will contribute organizations and $15 for non-profit her insights on the conflict in Iran. Refreshments Scanlon said he has transitioned from know there’s a lot more work to be done organizations to help cover event costs. There is at 7 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. Visit facilitator to scorer with the move from Paul because we want to be good in February.” no charge for FCPS groups. Donations of www.CliftonGOP.com. 8 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ January 21-27, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People
Family, friends celebrate Claudette Ward: 80 Years Young her birthday on Sunday.
By Bonnie Hobbs The Connection
ore than 100 family mem- bers and friends gathered MSunday afternoon, Jan. 18, in Centreville United Meth- odist Church’s fellowship hall to celebrate Claudette Ward’s 80th birthday. Claudette Lee “Her love of family, church, history, gar- Crouch Ward dening and mankind in general have kept with her chil- her young,” said son-in-law Dave Mellott. dren, grandchil- “People may see her as 80 years old, but dren and great- we see her as 80 years young.” grandchildren. Ward has also packed a slew of achieve- ments in her eight decades, and she’s not done. The longtime Willow Springs resident Photo by has been an active, community volunteer Bonnie Hobbs since the 1960s and has fought to preserve The Connection and promote the area’s history. She’s secretary of the Historic Centreville Society and has written many articles on Virginia history for its publication, Millrace. And she’s a member of both the Stuart- Mosby and the Fairfax County historical societies. She also dedicated countless hours to the said she’s “always been among the first re- and that meant a lot to me. I love her with Ward and her husband John, who died in Crouch School relocation, moving the sponders on historic-preservation issues, be all my heart.” October 2002, were married 53 years and Legato School and expanding the they at Centreville, Ox Hill, Fairfax or else- Pete Kirby said Claudette Ward was part had eight children — four boys and four Centreville Historic District. where, including cemeteries, historic build- of the Ladies Auxiliary while he was chief, girls. Celebrating her birthday with her on In June 2008, the Lane’s Mill Chapter of ings and earthworks. and “the contributions they made to the Sunday were John Jr. and Ted Ward, Linda the Daughters of the American Revolution She has been a tremendous advocate for community can’t be measured. We don’t Mellott, Judy Ward, Norma Apone and (DAR) presented her with its Community the preservation of Fairfax County’s heri- often get to see the impact we’ve had on Karen Sica. Service Award. And in December 2009, she tage. She is a gracious and beloved lady and people’s lives — and this is just a fraction Also at the party were Claudette Ward’s received the Clinton Hatcher Award from a treasure to all.” of it for Claudette.” 11 grandchildren and seven great-grand- the Sons of the Confederacy Camp 21. Both Sue Clark noted “special memories of Her grown granddaughter, Gretchen children (with one more on the way). honors were in recognition of her “outstand- working [with Ward] in the kitchen, every Ward (Bill’s daughter), said, “Growing up, Youngest son Jimmy died in an accident in ing service and efforts for the educational, Tuesday and Saturday, at Centreville Vol- I always had a good relationship with my 1978, and Bill, 63 — who was disabled af- historical and patriotic preservation of his- unteer Fire Department bingo.” And county grandparents. I have wonderful memories ter an accident — died Dec. 29. tory.” Planning Commission Chairman Pete of playing at grandma’s house, walking in John Ward was one of the first members Sunday afternoon, a roomful of relatives, Murphy called Ward “a wonderful woman the woods, playing with homemade Play of the Centreville Volunteer Fire Depart- as well as longtime friends such as Kenyon who has dedicated many of those 80 years Dough and making cookies. Happy birth- ment (Station 17), and Claudette served as Davis and Pete Kirby — both of whom to serving Fairfax County citizens.” day, Grandma — love you.” its Ladies Auxiliary president and vice presi- served as fire chiefs of Station 17 — and During the party, Ward’s children pre- Lastly, Claudette Ward told the crowd, dent. She was also president of CUMC’s their respective wives, Kathleen Davis and sented her with a pendant of a family tree “How much I appreciate you being here. My United Methodist Women and served on the Lauren Kirby, who served on the Ladies adorned with her children’s birthstones, and birthday’s just an excuse to get my extended Springfield District/Fairfax Center Land-Use Auxiliary, recalled fond memories and several people got up and spoke about what family and some of my friends together. As Committee. shared in the birthday festivities. she meant to them. Daughter Judy read a I look around the room, I love you all; thank In 1992, Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R- Others expressed their thoughts in a birth- poem she’d written, and daughter-in-law you so much.” Sully) selected Claudette Ward as the very day booklet of “special moments and trea- Nancy Ward (John Jr.’s wife) said, “I Then, acknowledging her son Bill, who’d first Lady Fairfax from the Sully District for sured memories” created for the occasion. couldn’t ask for a nicer person or a softer died just three weeks earlier, she said she her contributions to the Centreville area. Ed Wenzel, who’s known Ward for 30 years, heart. She welcomed my family into hers, knew “he’s here with us in spirit.”
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Kathleen Otal in front of the CLASSIFIED Antique swords from the United And so after 10 days or so of cough- •Employment DEADLINES States and United Kingdom. ing, then full-blown “colding” and back school, this fall. Zones 1, 5, 6.....Mon @ noon Zones 2, 3, 4.....Tues @ noon Call 703-371-1765 to coughing again, I acquiesced and •Employees scheduled an appointment with my E-mail ad with zone choices to: classified@connection Primary Care physician. After asking Otal Honored •Services newspapers.com me the usual and customary how-I-feel or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 21 Announcements 21 Announcements questions – which did not prompt an From Page 7 •Entertainment OMG-type reaction from my doctor, EMPLOYMENT •Announcements he next unwrapped his stethoscope “Kathleen has endless energy and enthusi- DEADLINES from around his neck and approached •Real Estate Zones 1, 5, 6.....Mon @ noon me to listen and presumably learn. He asm. She inspires me — and I’ve been a Zones 2, 3, 4.....Tues @ noon placed his stethoscope on my upper counselor 34 years.” •Cars E-mail ad with zone choices to: back and then on my chest and of School Principal Mary Miller was also classified@connection thrilled. “I can’t think of another person who newspapers.com course asked me to “breathe in,” and •Trucks or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 “breathe out,” repeatedly. Apparently, deserves it more than Kathleen. I’ve known he heard nothing of consequence. No ZONES her five years, and she and Carole are both •Vans indications to warrant a chest X-ray, he such a strong team. But Kathleen is one of Zone 1: The Reston Connection said; no suspicious sights or sounds to The Oak Hill/ a kind; there’s always a smile on her face •RV’s further investigate. As he summarized Herndon Connection and her positive enthusiasm is infectious.” his assessment: “It’s winter,” which I Zone 2: The Springfield Connection Calling Otal the school’s “cheerleader,” •Boats The Burke Connection correctly understood to mean my The Fairfax Connection symptoms were not cancer-related, I Miller said Otal even makes videos with stu- •Pets The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ exhaled in relief, smiled widely and dents and puppets to model good behavior. Lorton Connection thanked him for the reassurance. Then “It helps so much,” said Miller. “And in any •Yard Sales Zone 3: The Alexandria he put his hand on my shoulder and Gazette Packet situation when we need help, she’s there. •Crafts The Mount Vernon Gazette said: “Nothing to worry about.” A few She always makes sure the students’ needs Zone 4: Centre View North minutes later, I left his office with a are met and works closely with the fami- precautionary prescription for cough •Hobbies Centre View South lies.” Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac medicine and four days of antibiotics; completely normal protocol, lung can- This school year, Brookfield has a new •And More! Zone 6: The Arlington Connection attendance initiative, also striving for suc- The Vienna/Oakton cer notwithstanding. But it didn’t stop Connection me from worrying. Cancer sort of has cess by helping the students get to school The McLean Connection an intent of its own. every day and on time. “Data shows that For All The Great Falls Connection And that’s the problem, underlying students attending school consistently are Your and overlaying. Everything I say or do more likely to read on grade level by third 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements or think or write is filtered – uncon- grade,” said Otal. “They’re also more likely sciously anymore, through the prism of to graduate from high school, so the local Advertising my being originally diagnosed with a “terminal” form of cancer. If ever there middle- and high-school counselors are also Needs… was a disconnect between symptoms, excited about our initiative.” feelings, mortality, etc.; well, there isn’t To reinforce it, each Brookfield student anymore. We’re (cancer and I) not received a bracelet in the school’s blue-and- It Works. exactly one big happy family, but we white colors with the words, “Strive for are all living together under one roof, 7:45” and “8 is late.” The first bell rings at Week residing in one head; mine, mostly. I’ve 8 a.m., and that’s when the children should had better roommates, that’s for sure. be in their seats. Otal’s the attendance team Unfortunately, this is one I can’t simply After Week. ask to leave. leader, along with Assistant Principal Jen- Usually, I can manage, except when nifer Drummond. there’s a blip, something not typically Regarding her counseling award, Otal 703 seen or felt on my emotional radar. said, “I don’t like things to be about me. I This most recent bout with the symp- do what I do for the kids, not for recogni- 917-6400 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements toms I’ve described, completely normal tion. And I couldn’t do what I do here with- and expected almost at this time of the out the other staff members at Brookfield year, probably should not have been because it’s an amazing school. But I was Place neglected by yours truly for as long as they were (seven to 10 days). Some- excited — it means I’m recognized for the Your times, fear has a way of affecting your hard work I do and it’s appreciated.” better judgment, though. In retrospect, She and her husband, Juan Otal, live in I certainly should have acted sooner. Arlington and have a son, Lucas, who at- Ad Hopefully, I’ve learned my lesson. Next tends Washington-Lee High, and a daugh- Today! time, I won’t ignore the “seasonal ter, Carrie, who attends Kenmore Middle. seven dwarfs.” I was lucky this time. But Kathleen Otal isn’t the only award-win- Life is not a fairy tale. Pretending other- ner in their family; her husband teaches fifth wise could be grim. grade at Carlin Springs Elementary in Ar- Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for to your community The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. lington and, two years ago, he was named his school’s Teacher of the Year. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ January 21-27, 2015 ❖ 11 Entertainment Email announcements to chantilly@ connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, time, location, description and contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. Photos or artwork welcome.
Sully Way, Chantilly. See an array of Highway, Fairfax. Overgrown or Highway, Fairfax. Escape the winter www.sugarloafcrafts.com or call 800- ONGOING nutcrackers, both old and new, in a outdated landscape? If so, it’s time doldrums with colorful tropical 210-9900. Workbook on Display. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. colorful case exhibit. This holiday for an audit and renovation. Learn plants. Select plants and get tips to at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 exhibit is included in a guided tour of how making a few small changes can keep them looking great. Visit Walney Road, Chantilly. The exhibit the 1794 house. Sully, the home of lead to big results. Visit www.merrifieldgardencenter.com or WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY/FEB. 4-5 is open through January, in the Richard Bland Lee, northern www.merrifieldgardencenter.com or call 703-968-9600. Menopause The Musical. 8 p.m. at park’s visitor center and admission is Virginia’s first congressman, will be call 703-968-9600. Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-6 Hylton Performing Arts Center,10960 free. The highlight of the exhibit is an decorated for the holiday season p.m. at Dulles Expo & Conference George Mason Circle, Manassas. original workbook created by Lewis from Dec. 3-22. 703-437-1794 or FRIDAY/JAN. 30 Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping GFour Productions bring this H. Machen who purchased Walney in visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-6 Center Drive, Chantilly. Browse and international hit show to Manassas 1843 and lived there until his death sully p.m. at Dulles Expo & Conference buy items and fine art created by for two shows only. Tickets are in 1863. This is the first time the Singing. 7:30 p.m. at Lord of Life Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping more than 250 jury-selected artists available at the Hylton Performing workbook has been shared publicly. Lutheran Church, 13421 Twin Lakes Center Drive, Chantilly. 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Saturdays, 12-3 p.m. at lesson; 9 p.m.-midnight dance at p.m. at Dulles Expo & Conference Evergreens For Every Garden. 10 show for groups of 50 or more. Petco, 13053 Lee Jackson Highway. Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping a.m. at Merrifield Garden Center, Sully Historic Site. 3650 Historic Visit hart90.org for more. 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon. Center Drive, Chantilly. Browse and 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Sully Way, Chantilly. Enjoy guided Adopt a Dog. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. at For more information on swing dance buy items and fine art created by Evergreens are a must-have in every tours of the 1794 home of Northern Petco, 13053 Lee Jackson Memorial classes, dances, and special events, more than 250 jury-selected artists garden. They provide year-round Virginia’s first Congressman, Richard Hwy. 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Visit SATURDAY/FEB. 7 Children’s Gardening Workshops. 2 p.m. at Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. These CENTREVILLE seminars are ideal for parents and grandparents who want to introduce children, ages 6-12, to gardening. The Anglican Church of the Ascension Each child will learn and have fun Fairfax Christian Fellowship Church while creating a dish garden to bring Traditional meeting in Lees Corner home. An adult must be present. Anglican Services Space is limited. Visit Elementary School www.merrifieldgardencenter.com or 1928 Book of call 703-968-9600. Common Prayer Multi-cultural, Bible- believing congregation 1940 Hymnal SATURDAY/FEB. 14 sharing the love of God It’s All About the Birds and the Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays through the love of people. Bees. 10 a.m. at Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. (with Church School and Nursery) 11am Sundays Flowers can be so much more than 703-796-1056 gifts for a Valentine. 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SATURDAY/FEB. 21 Boxwood and Flowering Shrubs. 10 a.m. at Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Discover the many new and different varieties of boxwood and discuss flowering shrubs to complement your boxwood. Visit www.merrifieldgardencenter.com or call 703-968-9600.
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