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Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ March 8-14, 2017 ❖ 1 News Chief Releases Name of Officer in Shooting Death Officer used deadly force in two prior cases, both determined to be lawfully justified.

By Tim Peterson residence, police said. prior cases involving use of deadly force, In an attempt to de-escalate the situation, Roessler said the March 2 release, one in airfax County Chief of Police members of the Crisis Negotiations team 2005 and one in 2010; in both cases the Edwin Roessler has named 16- and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) suspect survived. F year veteran Master Police Officer team were called in to negotiate with The first involved a business holdup on Lance Guckenberger as the of- Doudzai. Guckenberger is assigned to the Jan. 14, 2005 in Falls Church and an ex- ficer who used deadly force, killing Special Operations Division responsible for change of gunfire with the suspect in Mohammad Azim Doudzai at his home in both those teams. Bailey’s Crossroads. Guckenberger received Herndon, the scene of a double shooting Doudzai eventually came to the front both the Fairfax County Police Silver Medal and barricade incident on Jan. 16. door, where Roessler said both less-lethal of Valor and the Virginia Association of Roessler released the name of the officer and deadly force were used to bring him Chiefs of Police’s Award for Valor for his March 2, after a protracted risk assessment down. actions in 2005 incident for rescuing the and court action by the officer seeking a In a press conference from the scene of store manager, according to press accounts restraining order to stop the release of his the incident, Roessler said the less-lethal from the time. name. This is the first FCPD officer-involved Photo courtesy of Fairfax County Police force deployed included a taser and 40mm The second involved a man with a his- shooting since the Board of Supervisors In a press conference from the foam bullet. The deadly force was tory of mental illness who was reportedly adopted recommendations from the Ad Hoc scene of the Jan. 16 officer-in- Guckenberger’s service firearm. using narcotics. He fired at officers multiple Police Practices Review Commission, includ- volved shooting-barricade inci- The exact sequence of those uses isn’t times, police said, with what turned out to ing releasing the name of the officer within dent, Chief of Police Edwin known, but should be determined at the be a BB gun powered by a CO2 cartridge. 10 days of an officer-involved deployment Roessler said the less-lethal force conclusion of the ongoing FCPD investiga- “Both of those matters were determined of deadly force unless the chief determines deployed included a taser and tion, medical examiner’s findings and deci- to be lawfully justified uses of force,” that more time is needed to investigate or 40mm foam bullet. The deadly sion from the Commonwealth’s Attorney. Roessler said, “in which the officer used mitigate a credible threat to the officer and/ force was MPO Lance A March 2 release from FCPD announc- great restraint while being exposed to sus- or family. Guckenberger’s service firearm. ing the officer’s name failed to mention the pects who were using weapons against the Police say two men were shot inside less-lethal force used. FCPD spokesperson involved officer while the officer was at- Doudzai’s house, in the 13300 block of Cov- hospital. A third man was trapped inside MPO Don Gotthardt said in an email that tempting to preserve the sanctity of human ered Wagon Lane in Herndon. Officers from the home with Doudzai, who police said was detail was probably not considered due to life for others.” the Reston District station responded armed with both a gun and at least one focus being on the release of the name and Both criminal and administrative investi- around 2.40 p.m. on Jan. 16, after the knife. Adding to the danger of the scene taking care of the officer. gations by FCPD into the Jan. 16 incident shooting victims had already gone to the were flames and smoke coming from the Guckenberger has been involved with two are ongoing, police said.

2 ❖ Centre View ❖ March 8-14, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Animal Shelter Named after Michael Frey Lifelong advocate for humane treatment.

By Bonnie Hobbs

f a dog is man’s best friend, then cer- tainly Michael Frey is one of the best Ifriends of dogs, cats and other ani mals. He’s advocated for them so much that, on Saturday, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter was named and dedicated in his honor. After serving 37 years in county govern- ment — including six, four-year terms as Sully District supervisor — Frey retired at the end of 2015. And on March 4, family, friends, shelter staff and supporters, former Board of Supervisors colleagues and staff members from his tenure as supervisor at- tended the ceremony in his honor. There were speeches, laughs and heart- felt sentiments, plus the unveiling of the sign declaring the building the Michael R. Frey Animal Shelter. Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova led things off.

Quoting Charles Darwin, she said, “The Photos by Bonnie Hobbs love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.” She then said, “The com- passionate and humane treatment of ani- mals cannot be separated from the quality of life for people. The two go hand-in-hand.” Saying this county has come a long way since the days of the dog catcher and the dog pound, Bulova called Frey a leader and an inspiration in the community for bring- Fairfax County officials and em- ing about many positive changes for ani- ployees gather with Michael Frey mals here. “Almost 40 years ago, when (center) outside the animal shelter Michael first joined county government – named in his honor. first as staff and then as the first elected supervisor of the Sully District – he noted made, we had cats in cages in the hallways that there was little thought about the hu- — and that was not OK” mane treatment of animals,” she said. “This But Frey, too, campaigned for the animals bothered Michael a great deal.” and, said Bulova, “Today we recognize the Bulova said Frey always stresses that it importance of Michael’s contributions to took many hardworking and dedicated these monumental changes. Whether it was people to make progress at the shelter and for dog parks in the community, dog runs in the community, fighting for better con- for the shelter, recognition of other people’s From left: Michael Frey, Sharon Mary O’Malley took this cake’s ditions for the animals. “And that is true,” Bulova and Pat Herrity listen to the photo of Michael Frey and his dog she said. “Before these improvements were See Animal Shelter, Page 7 speeches during the ceremony. Boomer. ‘Something I Will Cherish’ Frey is pleased and humbled by new honor.

By Bonnie Hobbs and knew Frey wasn’t about to let the honor troduced him at an event by saying, “If dogs go to his head. He then thanked Supervisor could vote, he’d be governor.” And while hen Michael Frey stepped to the Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) and Supervisor Frey’s always championed the shelter, he Wpodium Saturday afternoon at Kathy Smith (D-Sully) for introducing the credited its success to its leadership, espe- the Fairfax County Animal Shel- naming resolution to the Board of Supervi- cially under Director Karen Diviney. ter, instead of boasting about his own sors and thanked the board for approving “Once she took over, we began to explore achievements, he remained his usual, it. what we could do here, and we owe her humble self. “Before I joined the board, the shelter was our thanks,” he said. “I want to thank my Although the animal shelter now bears something considered ‘out of sight, out of staff, too, who were always there to sup- his name, he related something a friend told mind,” said Frey. “I brought it to their at- port me in whatever we did and also when him about it. “He said, ‘If a building is tention; but without the board’s support I we weren’t making progress. Several of named after you, that includes the floors, couldn’t have done anything. Then the citi- them were with me almost all 24 years, and too,’” said Frey. “‘So whenever an animal zens supported a bond issue to renovate the that means a lot to me.” Photo by Bonnie Hobbs has an accident on that floor …’” shelter, and this building is the result.” Regarding the shelter, Frey said its evo- Michael Frey and his sister, Alana The rest of his sentence was drowned out Noting his love of dogs, Frey said Super- Remley, at his reception. by laughter, but the audience got the point visor John Foust (D-Dranesville) once in- See Cherish, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ March 8-14, 2017 ❖ 3 News Environmental Coalition Calls on County to Recommit Faith communities coalition wants dedicated Energy Office.

By Andrea Worker

s Fairfax County prepares to up- date its formal Environmental AVision, the Faith Alliance for Cli- mate Solutions (FACS) is calling on local elected officials to recommit to the environmental protection pledge they adopted under then-Chairman . The non-profit coalition of about 50 interfaith communities sent a red-clad contingent to support the FACS members Photos by Andrea Worker registered to speak at the Feb. 28 meeting The Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions brought a red-clad contingent of supporters for their speakers at the of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Fairfax County Feb. 28 Board of Supervisors meeting. One after another, the speakers praised the supervisors for the county’s environmental Goplerud also points out that the Cool apples comparison on the actual results stance, but urged them to renew their dedi- Counties commitment is for a “total reduc- among the localities because of the types cation to the goals outlined in the pledge. tion,” in emissions, versus per capita. When of buildings that each includes in their re- Coming from different walks of life and the data is reviewed from that perspective, porting and the dates studied, the data that offering different perspectives, those who given the population growth in the county, the others provide is more up-to-date than testified were united in asking the board to carbon pollution may actually have risen, what is published for Fairfax County. establish an office to oversee the transition as the county’s own 2013 “Community Goplerud and other local environmental to clean energy in the county. Greenhouse Gas Inventory” indicates. That activists believe that the difference is due Peter Clifford, representing FACS mem- report shows yearly greenhouse gas emis- in great part to those jurisdictions having ber Unity Church of Fairfax, called for a sions in the county as having risen by 3 dedicated energy efficiency offices to tackle John Clewett, Cindy Speas, and department with the “authority and respon- percent between 2006 and 2010, somewhat the issues versus the “lone coordinator” the Ray Martin were among the sup- sibility to address what you established” in at odds with the WMCOG that credited the county employs, despite being the largest porters from The Faith Alliance for the initial pledge. “Establishing firm goals county with a 2 percent overall decrease in jurisdiction in the region. Climate Solutions who attended and regular measurement,” Clifford said, emissions during its last study period. The county and the activists agree that the Feb. 28 Board of Supervisors was the key to success in this endeavour. Kambiz Agazi, the county’s environmen- the county itself is only responsible for meeting. The group wants an In her testimony, pediatrician Dr. tal coordinator, has said that the lag in pro- about 3 percent of the emissions produced Energy Office for the county. Samantha Adhoot of Alexandria acknowl- viding emissions data is due to the time it in the area. The speakers all praised the edged that the county is in a tight budget takes to compile the complex information, county’s efforts to improve their own per- 2014 in four key service areas: county Gov- climate, but, echoing the request for an of- but that the county is committed to pub- formance, but pointed again to the goals of ernment Buildings, Public Works, Parks and fice for environmental advocacy, she warned lishing the data every three years. the Cool Counties pledge — significant Housing and Human Services. The informa- that environmental issues were also “pub- Goplerud and other speakers from FACS emissions reductions for the region, not just tion was updated in August of 2016 to add lic health issues,” with more cases of Lyme aren’t willing to accept that delay. While the public sector which comprises such a data for usage in 2015. disease, asthma and other respiratory con- they admit that there is an enormous small percentage of the emissions problem. Phase 2 of the Dashboard, completed in ditions occurring with the longer seasons amount of information to be recorded and Some, like Clifford, and FACS executive di- November of last year, added additional of unusual warmth. analysed, the FACS says that Fairfax need rector Reba Elliott, also reminded the su- detail and in January, graphics and tables only look at their immediate neighbors to pervisors that much of the improvement in were included to show the reduction in THE COOL COUNTIES Climate Stabili- see that measuring energy activity can be recent years can be attributed to the local equivalent carbon emissions. zation Declaration, as the pledge is officially done with much more expediency. utility companies change from coal to natu- “Thank you for pushing us for [the dash- named, established the goal of reducing the The FACS cites Arlington County, Mont- ral gas as the generators for their power. board],” Bulova said to the FACS members. D.C. region’s overall greenhouse gas emis- gomery County in Maryland, and the Dis- “I don’t think we will see such a change” She made note of the Environmental Vision sions to 80 percent below 2005 levels by trict as examples of jurisdictions with more from the utility companies again, said update underway, and announced that later 2050. It was signed on July 16, 2007. In current data. Arlington reports a 21 percent Clifford. Instead, it’s “up to public-private in the year she would be reconvening her the 10 years since, it’s difficult to tell if reduction, Montgomery County a 10 per- partnerships” like the work being done in “Private Sector Energy Taskforce” for study progress is being made by Fairfax County, cent decrease, and the District more than a Arlington County with LEAP (The Local and recommendations on how to more for- according to Eric Goplerud, chairman and 20 percent improvement. Energy Alliance Program). ward. co-founder of FACS. Fairfax provides a number of bar graphs Before the meeting, Elliott added that citi- “It’s sounds very positive,” said Ray Mar- In an opinion piece recently published on their “Energy Data” website to display zens rely on the county to use their knowl- tin after the meeting. Martin was one of the in the Washington Post, Goplerud argues usage of electricity and natural gas and their edge and resources and their power to edu- FACS supporters in attendance and belongs that statements about the county’s efforts, “equivalent carbon emissions in metric tons” cate businesses and the public, guiding to the Lewinsville Presbyterian Church. “But made by Board of Supervisors Chairman in government buildings sorted by category, them on working toward the energy goals we really need that dedicated office [of Sharon Bulova, may confuse residents. In but there are notations cautioning that “the that “are in the best health and economic Energy]. We’re here to help and do what her post of Feb. 6, Bulova cited a 10 per- data is limited by the way the facilities are interests of us all.” we can. I hope they will try harder.” cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions metered.” There are no measurements for The Energy Dashboard can be found at per capita for the county. private buildings or emission outputs re- AT THE CONCLUSION of the Public Com- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/energy/energydata. Goplerud says the chairman was refer- lated to transportation for comparison sake ment period, Bulova expressed the board’s A description of the county’s efforts, with encing a report by the Washington Metro- at this web location, but the 2013 Green- thanks to the FACS speakers “for their ad- links to other resources, is available in the politan Council of Governments (WMCOG) house Gas Inventory does include detailed vocacy.” She spoke briefly about the county’s Fairfax County Sustainability Initiative at published in April of 2016 and covering measurements of emissions by source, as “Energy Dashboard” which launched Phase www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/environmen- the years between 2005-2012. Not a timely of 2010. I in March 2016 to provide an overview of tal/sustainability/. The Cool Counties piece of evidence in Goplerud’s view. While it’s difficult to make an apples-to- the energy usage between 2006 through Pledge is also on the county’s website.

4 ❖ Centre View ❖ March 8-14, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Dentist Corner

with Evelyn Samuel, DMD Q. What is Gingivitis? Adewusi Named Officer of the Month A. Gingivitis is a form of gum disease. It occurs when bacteria build up between the teeth and gums. Symptoms raffic Enforcement Officer ful and willing to assist in any way he can. He smiling, after seeing his infectious smile,” include gums that are swollen/puffy, Olukemi “Kemi” Adewusi has takes great pride in his work and takes all ac- wrote Kinkead. “No one likes receiving a park- red, inflamed, and/or bleeding. Pain is not always associated with Gingivitis been selected as an Officer of tions to resolve any parking issues and edu- ing citation, but Kemi has a way of leaving therefore; the disease can be present and T not known. If not treated, it can progress the Month for the Sully District Po- cate the callers and violators alike. This tactic people with a greater understanding of the to a more aggressive disease, periodontal lice Station. He was honored at a recent meeting builds trust and a community partnership. laws he is enforcing, along with a way to pre- disease, which causes destruction of bone of the station’s Citizens Advisory Committee. Countless calls have been received commend- vent future encounters. He is always able to and eventual loss of teeth. Periodontal “Kemi has been doing a great job for the Sully ing him for his great work and the time he see that there is a human being behind each disease has also been linked to heart attacks, preterm delivery in expecting Station during the past year as the station Traf- spends on any particular issue to resolve it to vehicle he cites.” mothers, strokes and other systematic fic Enforcement Officer,” wrote Lt. Todd his best abilities.” All in all, added Kinkead, “TEO Adewusi is disease such as diabetes. There are several causes of Gingivitis. Kinkead in nominating Adewusi for the award. Kinkead further noted that Adewusi’s park- a dedicated employee and is very deserving Among them are certain medications, “He also filled an opening that had been va- ing citations consistently number more than of this recognition as Officer of the Month.” poor nutrition, hormonal changes, other cant for over nine months due to a retirement.” 200 per month. “That adds up to a lot of op- diseases, and viral/fungal conditions, However, the most common etiology is Kinkead described Adewusi as “always cheer- portunities to meet people and leave them — Bonnie Hobbs poor oral hygiene. Gingivitis is treatable and reversible. Practicing good oral hygiene in the form of brushing after each Roundups meal and flossing, will aid in preventing this condition. If the disease is present, a professional dental cleaning will remove caregiver on the correct use of the child seat. plaque and hardened calculus that cannot Attend Thriving Free Carseat Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm be removed at home thus reversing dates and times. damage. Family Summit Inspections Have a dental question? Email your question to [email protected] The Thriving Family Summit vision began Certified technicians from the Sully Dis- Samuel Dental Group with a drug overdose and death of a local teen- trict Police Station will perform free, child Learn Drug 8301 Arlington Blvd., Ste. 207 ager and a local church offering to host her safety carseat inspections Thursday, March Fairfax, VA 22301 Prevention Strategies 571.297.4302 memorial service. In response, local church and 16, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 www.samueldentalgroup.com Fairfax County leaders gathered to identify Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appoint- The next UPC Prevention program will be some specific actions to deepen awareness of ment is necessary. But residents should in- held Thursday, March 16, 7 p.m. at Westfield the growing teen trends of broken families, stall the child safety seats themselves so High School’s Lecture Study room. This adults- drug addiction, anxiety, depression, and sui- technicians may properly inspect and adjust only UPC parent awareness program features cide, and how to make resources better known them, as needed. an evening of dialogue with a panel of high and accessible. The free Thriving Family Sum- Because of time constraints, only the first school seniors on drugs and alcohol use, teen mit will be held Saturday, March 11 at 15451 35 vehicles arriving on each date will be in- parties, and healthy teen-parent communica- Lee Highway, Centreville. See http:// spected. That way, inspectors may have tion. Middle school and high school parents thrivingfamilysummit.com/ enough time to properly instruct the can benefit from this program.

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Independent, Civilian Oversight in Place www.ConnectionNewspapers.com @CentreView was involved in two other uses of deadly force, New auditor and panel will make Newspaper of one in 2005 and one in 2010, with the suspect Centreville wounded but not killed in those two incidents. Little Rocky Run an excellent police force better, (The officer received valor awards for the 2005 A Connection Newspaper incident for rescuing the store manager dur- more transparent and accountable. An independent, locally owned weekly ing an armed robbery with shots fired.) newspaper delivered Other questions that we hope the auditor can to homes and businesses. n February, the Fairfax County Board of by the board following recommendations of answer for the public: Published by Supervisors followed through in estab- the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commis- According to the chief’s statement at the Local Media Connection LLC Ilishing two forms of independent over sion, established by Chairman Sharon Bulova scene on the day of the incident, two officers 1606 King Street sight of law enforcement for the first time in the wake of the police shooting death of John used less lethal force (taser and foam bullet) Alexandria, Virginia 22314 in county history. Geer and public reaction to 17 months when while one officer fired his service weapon. Was Richard Schott will begin as independent FCPD released no information about the case a supervisor coordinating the plan? What was Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to auditor on April 17, reporting directly to the until forced to by court order. the sequence of events and uses of force? Was connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe Board of Supervisors. Leadership of FCPD, especially Chief Edwin there an attempt to subdue the suspect with- Nine members have been named to the C. Roessler Jr., have embraced the almost all out deadly force? county’s inaugural Civilian Review Panel, of the 202 recommendations of the commis- Why is so little additional information forth- NEWS DEPARTMENT: [email protected] chaired by Adrian Steel. More sion, which acknowledged the overall excel- coming about the incident? Subsequent re- Editorial than 140 Fairfax County resi- lence of Fairfax County Police. leases have contained fewer details than were Steven Mauren dents applied to be considered Nevertheless, the county’s first independent release on the day of the incident. What video Editor, 703-778-9415 to serve on the panel, and those auditor will come on board with work to do. exists and when will it be released? [email protected] named appear to have a remarkable set of In his mandate to monitor and review inter- The policy states: “It is important to note the Mike Salmon qualifications. nal investigations of Police Department officer- 10 day period is primarily related to the re- Assistant Editor Independent, civilian oversight of law en- involved shootings, in-custody deaths and use- lease of officer names and is only designed as [email protected] forcement is a national best practice. of-force cases in which an individual is killed a limit to not be exceeded without cause, not Bonnie Hobbs Schott is a 27-year veteran of the FBI where or seriously injured, Schott will begin with the a recommended standard, and the board and Community Reporter, 703-778-9415 he specialized in training on officer use of force, investigation of the officer-involved shooting the public expect the Police Department to re- [email protected] civil rights and color of law issues. 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The chief needed the the subjects of use of force by FCPD are Afri- Karen Washburn of police use of force that result in serious in- additional time to fully investigate and miti- can American, while only 8 percent of the Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 jury and death and the Civilian Review Panel gate any possible threats to the officer and his county population is African American. [email protected] will handle complaints about Fairfax County family, and respond to legal action by the of- Andrea Smith Police abuse of authority or misconduct. ficer seeking to stop the release of his name, a — Mary Kimm Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 These methods of oversight were adopted delay permitted by the new policy. The officer [email protected] [email protected]

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Volunteers to plan the 25th receive a registration packet and age to be eligible. All games are p.m. at Westfield High School, 4700 anniversary of Centreville Day make an appointment for doubleheaders - played on Sundays Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly. A panel of welcome for all levels of involvement CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 registration. at Bready Park in Herndon between high school seniors will be featured, – from committees to groundwork to [email protected] 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. The season runs talking openly about alcohol and day-of assistance. To learn more from late April to early October and drug use, teen parties, social media, about Centreville Day and Friends of VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS NEEDED usually guarantees 26-30 games. parent supervision and enabling, and Historic Centreville, visit The Sully Senior Center in Email at [email protected] for communication with parents. 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From Page 3 to the Sully District.” “He also served as a great work for animals – like [veteri- mentor to me, and I’m proud narian and shelter volunteer] to call him a friend,” contin- Susan Hall, support for im- ued Herrity. “Mike dedicated provements in our animal facil- his life to shaping Fairfax ity or changes to animal ordi- County into the greatest Maisey Buddy Guy nances and laws, Michael was place to live, work and play, Igloo always at the forefront on our especially for our animal board to champion these impor- friends. He’s also been the tant causes.” proud owner of many rescue At long last, citizens approved German Shepherds, Mosby a bond issue and the shelter was and Marley in the past, and renovated. “Just three years now Boomer. And Mike was ago, we came together for the largely responsible for mak- ribbon-cutting ceremony to cel- ing sure the recent renova- ebrate the opening of this beau- tion of the animal shelter tiful, state-of-the-art animal happened. shelter,” said Bulova. “Today, we Gina Lynch, of the Animal How can you help? celebrate one of our community Services Advisory Commis- leaders whose vision, dedica- Photo by Bonnie Hobbs sion, said Frey established tion and advocacy helped to Police Chief Ed Roessler that commission and make these changes a reality.” “taught the Board of Super- Adopt Volunteer Donate Addressing Frey directly, she said, “I am so proud visors the importance of the humane treatment of one of our lovable your time or money or to be here today for the dedication of this wonderful animals.” She also praised him for pushing the county cats or dogs. services. supplies building in your honor, Michael. We are grateful for to adopt a no-tethering law. for the all your years of service to the community and the Deputy County Executive Dave Rohrer spoke, as Shelter. Board of Supervisors. We are happy to celebrate and well, of the shelter’s transition into a better place for to honor you with this fitting tribute to your passion animals, and commented on how Pennsylvania-na- and advocacy for animals with this building dedica- tive Frey had helped. However, he teased, “How can www.foha.org tion.” a Phillies fan be the person we name something af- Supervisor Kathy Smith (D-Sully) said, “It’s great ter?” to see so many people here to honor Michael be- On a more serious note, Rohrer – the county’s cause of his commitment to animals. This is a per- former police chief – said, “A community’s core val- fect honor for him and for his serving the Sully com- ues are reflected in how we act – including how we munity for 24 years, as well.” treat animals. Michael’s been a leader in that and Noting that Frey had a hand in planning nearly has earned our respect. He’s supported the commu- everything in modern-day Sully District and did so nity in many ways, and we have a bond, unfortu- much for the county, Supervisor Pat Herrity (R- nately, with the May 8, 2006 fatal shootings of Det. Springfield) called naming the animal shelter in his Vicky Armel and MPO Mike Garbarino. Michael was honor a “no-brainer.” He also told the crowd that a huge part of helping lead us through that tragedy, Frey began his career as chief of staff to his father, and he still checks on their families. From the Police Jack Herrity, when he was board chairman, and later Department and me, thank you for what you’ve done, for his predecessor, Elaine McConnell. and congratulations.” Listing some of Frey’s achievements, Pat Herrity Current Police Chief Ed Roessler knows Frey also said that, as state chairman of the Stadium Au- as a friend and neighbor and told him, “Your vision thority, Frey helped bring professional baseball for this community created a legacy we’re trying to back to Virginia. And, he added, “Michael helped replicate in south county. And what an honor to have preserve the Centreville Historic District and a building named after you. You’ve created some- brought the World Police and Fire Games to Fairfax thing for other leaders to follow, and we’re blessed County and the Udvar-Hazy air and space museum to have had your service.”

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BEFORE: Above, owners Jack and Marie Torre wanted square footage for a larger kitchen and dining room, but “set-back” rules prohibited build- ing in the rear, and the front-facing roof overhang limited options for re-designing the facade.

AFTER: Best Whole House Makeover in 10 states, left: Sun Design Remodeling’s conversion of a circa 1960s split-level into a neoclassical style residence has been named a regional “Contractor of the Year” (COTY) winner by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. From Split-Level to Neoclassical

required to walk from the ground level foyer grated whole. “This would require extending the front Conversion wins to the primary living area.” Since new space couldn’t be added on the foyer eight feet to get past the existing roof The couple were actively looking at relo- rear, the east side of the house was desig- overhang. We also needed to redesign the regional “Contractor cating when a chance visit to a Sun Design nated for the new dining room/sitting room front elevation to better rationalize the dif- remodeled split-level nearby convinced wing. ference between the grade at ground-level the Year” award. Marie Torre to make an appointment with Still more problematic: under the exist- and the home’s main living area — a dis- Bob Gallagher, the company’s president. ing plan, one entered the house from a nar- tance of about seven feet.” By John Byrd In the first meeting, a “wish list” emerged row front foyer — ascending to a main level What evolved was not merely a larger that included a larger kitchen, a formal din- hall that segued in three directions. foyer, but an improved and more appropri- onverting a circa 1960’s split- ing room with a tray ceiling, a family room What was missing, Gallagher observed, ate architectural context that allows for a level into a spacious neoclassi- with a view of the tree-lined back yard, and was a “procession” in which rooms unfold front verandah that surrounds and presents Ccal-style residence has won Sun a spacious first-level powder room. in an inviting orderly sequence. the front entrance to the home. Design Remodeling a regional With these goals in mind, the design “The structural challenge was finding an The resulting interior meanwhile revolves “Contractor of the Year” award from the team focused on how best to configure the optimal way to raise the front door to the around two comparatively modest addi- National Association of the Remodeling In- essential components within a well-inte- main level of the house,” Gallagher said. tions: a 44-square-foot foyer aligned with dustry. The Fairfax residential makeover the front door; 300-square- feet west wing was named the best whole house remodel- that houses a formal dining room and an ing in the “$250,000 to $500,000” range in adjacent rear-of-the house sitting area. a 10-state area that extends from Maryland The new addition includes a two-sided and Florida to as far west as Tennessee. fireplace visible in the living room. The en- Owners Jack and Marie Torre have been so larged kitchen now accommodates a cus- pleased with the outcome that they’ve held tom-designed banquette, and storage pan- an several open houses just to show the tries. changes to curious neighbors. Another open The gourmet kitchen, according to Marie house will be held in the annual Parade of Torre, provides spaces for all cooking uten- Home, April 22-23. sils, even items formerly stored in the base- To accommodate the owner’s require- ment. ments, Sun Design added a 300-square-foot Replacing the roof over and raising the addition, introduced a front veranda with ceiling from eight feet to nine feet has made a foyer, and elaborated the exterior in a the living room feel substantially larger. wholly new architectural language. Better yet, the remade rear elevation — The Torres had purchased the 3,000- which includes a “bump-out” with divided square-foot brick and siding structure in light windows and French doors — invites 1984, and a found a perfect spot for raising abundant natural light. children. As the children moved on, how- “This is a completely different house,” ever, the couple recognized that the changes said Marie Torre, “One much more satisfy- they wanted to make to the house were ing to occupy.” apparently infeasible. “We couldn’t add on to the rear because The split-level’s former bow window was converted to a set of French Sun Design Remodeling frequently sponsors of set-back restrictions,” Jack Torre said. doors which overlook the new veranda. Though the execution makes the design and remodeling seminars as well as tours of recently remodeled homes. 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Objections should be From Page 3 registered at from 2005-13 and is currently the interim www.abc.virginia.gov or director until a new one is named, also at- 800-552-3200. lution into the high-performing facility it is tended the festivities. “This is really a fit- today took time. “The original Animal Ser- ting honor for Michael, who has always If tomorrow vices Advisory Commission wouldn’t let the been such a support for the animals and were never to shelter staff into their meetings,” he said. animal issues in the community,” she said. come, it would “But I told them we’d see the day when the “He was instrumental in pushing through not be worth staff came and told them their budget the bond referendum for this building’s living today. need.” renovation. And he was among the first on Frey also told the commission the shelter the Board of Supervisors to recognize the -Dagobert Runes would someday win an award for its ani- need for more advocacy for better treatment mal services, and it did. In 2014, it received of animals and a better animal shelter.” special recognition from the U.S. Humane Diviney said it was through many of Frey’s 703-778-9411 Society. Saying the shelter leaders did “out- efforts that the shelter was able to evolve standing work” and still do, Frey mentioned from being perceived as a dog pound to the Zone 4: Employment Zone 4 Ad Deadline: some of its programs. For example, volun- animal-resource center it is today. “I always • Centreville Wednesday 1 p.m. teers come in and take dogs home for the knew that, if an animal issue was coming weekend, and the shelter is trying to end before the board, we’d have his support,” cruel “dog farms” in Korea. she said. “For example, he helped pass the “To think that we’re doing things like that county’s anti-tethering law in late 2015. It **EARN EXTRA INCOME** and have progressed this far makes me feel says to the community that animals’ lives SEASONAL/PART-TIME so good,” he said. “And to think that my matter and our government leaders recog- name will be on this building – with the nize that.” Karen Diviney Hall and Susan Hall Dog So, she said, “It was an honor to be part Northern VA, Garden Center Merchandiser Runs – is something I will cherish.” of this recognition for him. It’s truly well- Bell Nursery, a nationally recognized grower/ vendor is looking for Addressing everyone in the audience – deserved, and I look forward to working friends, county colleagues and shelter per- with Michael in the future in his role on hardworking people to stock our products at a garden center near you. sonnel, alike – Frey said, “You all have been the board of the Friends of the shelter.” such a huge part of what I’ve been able to As for Frey, he said, “I did the things I did get done, and I thank you for your contri- because I loved them. Animals have always Be apart of our AMAZING team! butions. The Friends of the Fairfax County been a huge part of my life and always will Looking to join Team Purple? Animal Shelter raised $300,000 last year be. I never did anything for the recognition, for animal care, and I’ve agreed to go on its but I really do appreciate that the Board Do you love nature, plant life, the outdoors board.” [of Supervisors] named the building after and beautiful blooming flowers? After the ceremony, that entity’s presi- me. When I think about all the people they dent, Evelyn Grieve, said her group is the could have done this for, the fact that they Your journey to becoming a part of our team starts here! sole fundraising arm for the shelter, and the chose me is very humbling.” money is used for animals there needing emergency medical • NOW HIRING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES care and other care. It up to 6 Months! also supplements the • WORK 30-40 HOURS DURING SEASON! funds the shelter gets from the county to • $10.00-$11.00 per hour PLUS OVERTIME help support its pro- • RETURNING SEASONAL BONUS! grams. “We’re very excited • REWARDING PHYSICAL WORK THAT about the dedication WILL KEEP YOU IN SHAPE! of the building to Michael because he’s been a champion of Perfect for students, retirees, teachers, or anyone else who is looking for animals, his whole a generous extra paycheck while working alongside a world class team! life,” said Grieve. “And We are hiring several seasonal positions. we’re beyond thrilled that he’s going to join Apply Online at our Website: our board; it means the world to us.” www.bellnursery.com/careers/ Diviney, who di- rected the shelter Animal-shaped, chocolate lollipops at the reception. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ March 8-14, 2017 ❖ 11 News

A host of elected officials, faith and community leaders stood together to condemn not just the Monday bomb threat and recent crimes against the Jewish community, but all acts of hate and intoler- ance. Attorney General Mark Herring (center) said the amount of hate crimes being committed is rising in Virginia and around the nation.

Photos by Tim Peterson Standing Together Against Hate Lawmakers, faith leaders respond to Feb. 27 bomb threat at Gesher Jewish School. By Tim Peterson Students at tudents at Gesher Jewish Day Gesher School in Fairfax started their Jewish Day week with a bomb threat. The call School in S Fairfax came in Monday morning, Feb. 27, the head of school Dan Finkel said. Nearly started 100 similar threats have been received at their week Jewish community centers and schools na- with a tionwide, amid recent instances Jewish bomb cemeteries being vandalized and des- threat. The ecrated. call came Finkel said the morning was scary, but in Monday that the school received rapid response from morning, the FBI and local law enforcement. Feb. 27, “The ensuing moments were filled with the head of love and support,” he said, allowing them school Dan to more quickly get back to the primary goal Finkel of providing “outstanding education for (right) Jewish children across northern Virginia.” said. Finkel spoke at a news conference Friday afternoon on March 3 at the Jewish Com- Connolly continued, which “can only grow the White House, and it needs to come in a munity Center of Northern Virginia in because of these incidents.” hurry.” Fairfax. The event was organized by the U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10) The Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael of Jewish Community Relations Council of brought up the prevalence of the Internet Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church in Greater Washington. in helping hate groups organize and Burke shared a message after the confer- Jewish Community Center of Northern Fairfax County Board of Supervi- radicalize members online. She called for ence that he has been spreading in syna- Virginia executive director Jeff Dannick said sors chairman Sharon Bulova used providing solutions to that connectivity gogues, mosques, his own congregation, in response to the crimes of hate, there’s a her speaking opportunity to adver- through law enforcement, as well as par- and anyone else: embodied faith. “Take question of whether to be outwardly strong tise a “United Response to Hate ents understanding how dangerous the web steps into the world,” to counteract hate, or keep a low profile. Speech, Bias Incidents and Hate can be for impressionable children. he encourages. “Take your time, your tal- “History has taught us always stand up Crimes” event, scheduled for U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) called anti- ents, your treasure.” against hate,” he said. “There was a time Sunday, March 26. The event will semitism “a scourge on the human commu- To the Jews and Muslims and others who when Jews did hide in fear, we’ll not do that take place from 3-5 p.m. at The nity,” and encouraged people to “respect, have felt targeted, Sammler-Michael said again.” Ernst Cultural Center of Northern lift up, love the Jewish friends and neigh- he’s told them, “we will stand where you Dannick and Finkel were joined by a host Virginia Community College, lo- bors we have.” need us,” whether it’s behind in support, of elected officials, faith and community cated at 8333 Little River Turnpike The politicians also used their speaking arm-in-arm, or in front, as a “holy defense leaders standing together to condemn not in Annandale. out to call out President Trump for a re- line.” just the Monday bomb threat and recent sponse. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors chair- crimes against the Jewish community, but State Senate Minority Leader Dick Saslaw man Sharon Bulova used her speaking op- all acts of hate and intolerance. from, or how you pray, he continued, “You (D-35) echoed Connolly saying that the portunity to advertise a “United Response Attorney General Mark Herring said the have a place in Virginia.” 2016 campaign “emboldened virtually ev- to Hate Speech, Bias Incidents and Hate amount of hate crimes being committed is U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) said the ery bigot in this country.” And that it didn’t Crimes” event, scheduled for Sunday, March rising in Virginia and around the nation. 2016 Presidential election represented a help with Trump encouraging supporters to 26. The event will take place from 3-5 p.m. “There is something deeply wrong in our sliding back in the history of America. As a violently remove protesters from his rallies at The Ernst Cultural Center of Northern national climate, that individuals feel em- consequence hate groups are feeling offering to pay their legal expenses. Virginia Community College, located at powered to take action against houses of emboldened, he said. Responding to these hate crimes, Saslaw 8333 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. worship, against children,” Herring said. No Support, inclusion, opportunity and ac- said, “the buck stops at the White House. More information is available online at matter what you look like, where you’re ceptance are basic American values, The most forceful act needs to come from www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/cic.

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