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Calendar, Page 8 Surapaneni pose in charac- ter for Chantilly High’s upcoming children’s play, “Imagine If.”

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Police Practices Improve, Citizens Demand More News, Page 2

Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMarch 31 - June 6, 2017 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comChantilly Connection ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2017 ❖ 1 News Police Practices Improve, Citizens Demand More Board cites progress on Police Practices improvements, but some citizens demand more.

By Andrea Worker The Connection

ohn Lovaas admitted that he was a bit of a skeptic. Speaking at the JMay 22 meeting to update Fairfax County residents on the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission’s rec- ommendations, the Restonian acknowl- edged that he hadn’t been expecting all that much to come from the 32-member com- mission established by Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova — in spite of the fact that Lovaas had actually been chosen as an alternate representative. “But I am more and more impressed by Photo by Andrea Worker/The Connection what’s coming out of the implementation Caycee Utley of Fairfax stands amid protest signs and stage,” said Lovaas. fellow members of Showing up for Racial Justice. The Lovaas may now be cautiously optimis- group doesn’t think any real progress has been made tic, but the meeting that highlighted Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock), as chair of the to “end racism and brutality, particularly against progress, also subjected its panelists to criti- board’s Public Safety Committee, co-hosted a public minorities” and hold law enforcement accountable cism, shouts, protest signs, and a dose of forum updating citizens on the recommendations made for their actions. expressed disbelief from many in the small, by the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission. but vocal audience. public’s access to the details. To provide the update and take questions handle the cases of police use-of-force that Affairs Division.” Roessler announced the establishment of from the audience were Bulova; Supervi- result in serious injury or death. While insisting that avoiding any loss of a Public Affairs Bureau within the FCPD. sor John Cook (R-Braddock); Police Chief The Ad Hoc Commission, made up of pri- life during police-public interaction had al- The chief also mentioned pages on the Edwin Roessler, Jr.; Richard Schott, inde- vate citizens and members of the law en- ways been the guiding standard, at the FCPD’s website where information on use- pendent police auditor; Adrian Steel, Ad forcement, legal, and academic communi- meeting Cook said that one result of the of-force incidents are made available, in- Hoc Commission vice chair; Shirley ties, as well as members of the media and commission’s efforts was a re-commitment cluding links to press conferences and brief- Ginwright, Communities of Trust chair; and public relations arena, divided their review to the “Sanctity of Life” philosophy. Cook ings by Roessler and other officials. David Rohrer, deputy county executive for responsibilities into five categories: Use-of- referenced revisions made to FCPD policies. Shirley Ginwright is the chair of the public safety. force, independent oversight, mental health Last updated in 2013, revised General Or- Fairfax County Communities of Trust Com- Bulova opened the session at the Govern- and crisis intervention training (CIT), com- der 540 on the subject of the use-of-force mittee (COTC), a diverse citizen group “fo- ment Center by announcing that the board munications, and diversity and recruiting. by county law enforcement personnel took cused on strengthening and building posi- had already approved and implemented or Cook chairs the board’s Public Safety effect on March 31 of this year. The order tive relationships between public safety put in motion 172 of the 202 recommenda- Committee, and had the task of bringing will be reviewed again in January of 2019, agencies and the communities they serve.” tions that the commission presented in its the recommendations to the committee and to determine its effectiveness and make any Since its inception in December, 2014, final report on Oct. 20, 2016. “I am proud seeing that they were “worked through, not additional revisions if necessary. COTC has been looking for ways to con- … that in the first year 88 percent of the just rubber stamped one way or the other.” Roessler also made mention of the revised nect law enforcement with the residents recommendations have been approved,” The majority of the recommendations — policies, explaining that a number of poli- they serve. They have a particular interest said Bulova, stressing that the board had 34 percent — came from the use-of-force cies had been consolidated into “one con- in programs that focus on the county’s taken the commission’s findings seriously, sub-committee. Even though review of po- cise document” to clarify the appropriate youth, and cutting off the “supply” of young- and worked in collaboration with the lice practices had been on-going before, the actions to be taken while carrying out their sters in the school-to-prison pipeline. Sheriff’s Office, as well, to ensure the best impetus for the establishment of the Ad Hoc duties, and the proper reporting required Ginwright invited the audience to attend possible results. Commission itself came after the 2013 fa- after the use of force by county police offic- the COTC’s upcoming “Public Safety Day” tal shooting of John Geer of Springfield, by ers. on June 3 in Lorton. TWO NEW FORMS of independent over- then Fairfax County Patrolman Adam Roessler also praised the establishment Despite the numerous high notes in the sight for the Fairfax County Police Depart- Torres, while Geer stood unarmed in his of the Diversion First program, which is one-year Ad Hoc Police Practices Review ment (FCPD) were established because of own doorway. designed to divert persons with mental Commission’s report card, things got heated the Ad Hoc Commission. The supervisors After Geer’s death, with no information health issues and intellectual or develop- during the public commentary session. recently named nine members — chosen being made available to the public, several mental disabilities from detention to treat- Caycee Utley, lead organizer with Show- from more than 140 applicants — to the community groups formed and petitioned ment wherever possible. ing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Northern Civilian Review Panel, to be chaired by for reforms and more accountability from Since its launch in January of 2016, Di- Virginia, castigated all of the panelists over Steel. In addition to the Review Panel, county law enforcement agencies. In early version First has seen 375 individuals trans- the death of 37-year-old Natasha McKenna, Schott has been named as the independent 2015 protests demanding “Justice for John ferred for appropriate treatment options, diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar dis- police auditor, to report directly to the Board Geer” were held outside police headquar- instead of being arrested and detained for order and depression from the age of 14. of Supervisors. ters and the county government center. non-violent offenses. The 5’ 4,” 130-pound African-American The Civilian Panel will have the author- The public did not learn the name of the To make Diversion First truly successful, McKenna, in custody at the Fairfax Adult ity to review completed FCPD internal ad- officer involved in the shooting, or many of Roessler said that law enforcement person- Detention Center on an outstanding war- ministrative investigations regarding civil- the relevant details until 17 months after nel had to be trained to handle citizens with rant for attacking a police officer, was ian complaints against an officer. They may the incident, when the information was re- these challenges. To that end, “de-escala- tasered multiple times when sheriff’s depu- hold meetings to inform the public on how leased by a court order. The demand for tion” training was begun for all FCPD offic- ties tried to put her in a wheeled restraint investigations were conducted. They may more transparency did not fade away. In ers last year. chair. At the time, McKenna was handcuffed review complaints of harassment or dis- March of 2015, Bulova received the board’s behind her back, shackled around the legs crimination, reckless endangerment of a support to create the Ad Hoc Commission WITH 52 ADVISEMENTS, the commu- with a bobble strap connecting the re- detainee, or serious violations of Fairfax with the mission to “review FCPD policies nications sub-committee of the commission straints, and had a spit mask placed over County or police procedures, and misuse of and practices related to critical incidents, came in second, targeting the transparency her face. authority, as part of their duties. use-of-force training policies, threat assess- complaints and addressing the timeline gap The independent police auditor will ments, as well as those within the Internal between a use-of-force event and the See Police, Page 10 2 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News ‘Emotional Journey and Exciting New Show’ It’s a contemporary number with Encore presents a jazz feel, but more intense, said Griese. “I like changing it up and do- “That’s Life” ing something like that,” she said. “We wear two-piece, turquoise at NOVA. dresses with beading, and some girls will dance with silky, blue fabric. It’s By Bonnie Hobbs really cool, and we’re excited to see how the lighting looks with it ake creative choreogra- onstage.” phy, talented dancers, Overall, she said, “We have a lot Tupbeat music and mix of new dances and choreography this well. The result is year, so people familiar with our Encore’s upcoming show, “That’s shows will see something different. Life.” It takes the stage Saturday, And in the finale, Jenna and I will June 10, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, sing on top of big platforms while June 11, at 3:30 p.m. other girls are spinning us around.” Performances are in NOVA’s Ri- Also in the show is Chantilly sopho- chard Ernst Theater, 8333 Little more Rithika Ashok, who’s also River Turnpike, Annandale. Tickets danced since age 3 and has been with are $19-26 at the door or via Encore since she was 8. “My mom is www.Encore-tap.org. For more in- a dance teacher so, from a young age, formation, call 703-222-5511. it was instilled in me,” she said. “But “We have an exciting show filled I enjoy dancing; after being at school, with wonderful, new dance num- with all the stress, I can lose myself bers,” said Director/Choreographer in dance.” Raynor van der Merwe. “It’s a dance In the upcoming show, Ashok es- review, and I chose music that talks pecially likes the song, “Too Darn about love, life and relationships Photos Courtesy of Raynor van der Merwe Hot,” a fast-paced, stylistic number and the journeys we take.” Performing are (front row, from left) Maya Tischler, Moni Artieda, Becca Perron, with a jazz dance. “We wear black- There are 25 dancers — two Isabel Morrison, Olivia Terry and Julia Tubridy; and (back row, from left) Bea and-red velvet dresses for it,” she dozen girls and one boy — and, Tremblay, Veronica Litschgi, Tiffany Jones and Kendra Walsh. said. “I really like fast songs, and this said van der Merwe, “They’ve been is an upbeat one that gets the audi- a total inspiration to me, this year. They’ve plus both the fast and slow songs. In the also have better time-management skills ence going.” embraced everything that was thrown at fall, she’ll attend Baylor University to ma- because of this, so it’s about more than just “Cut, Print” is another of her favorites. them. They’ve worked so hard and came jor in communications and journalism. “I’ve dancing. At this age, kids don’t always un- “It’s a lyrical jazz dance, and we wear flowy with such open minds and open hearts that been with Encore for so long, it’s really hard derstand the importance of putting a lot of white dresses and dance with pink fabric they’ve really grown.” to leave,” she said. “But I’m excited to see hard work into what you want to do.” as we’re entering the stage,” said Ashok. The show begins with the iconic song, what the next chapter of my life will be.” Her favorite number in this show is “Cry She, too, said this new production should “That’s Life,” and ends with the appropri- Griese, a Chantilly High senior, is headed Me a River” by Michael Bublé’s. “It’s the best be a hit with the audience. “It’s a really good ately titled, “Big Finish.” And in between, to Oklahoma City University to eventually to dance to and I love this music,” said representation of Broadway-style numbers said van der Merwe, “The music takes you major in dance. She’s been an Encore mem- Griese. “I’ve always bugged Raynor about and is the closest you can get to Broadway through an emotional journey. The audience ber for seven years. “It’s taught me a lot putting in this song; and, this year, I told here,” she said. “The whole show is upbeat will really enjoy the diversity of rhythm and about responsibility and following through her, ‘It’s time.’ So one day, she started cho- and good for all ages, and everyone will music. The finale features the dance with my commitments in life,” she said. “I reographing it in class and we all loved it.” enjoy it.” company’s two, graduating seniors, Jenna Frisby and Claire Griese. I’m super proud of them, and they have beautiful singing voices.” Frisby, an 18-year-old senior at Centreville High, has been dancing since age 3. “I love performing — just getting onstage and sharing my hard work,” she said. “I’m in my 10th season with Encore, and it’s taught me dedication because I’ve had to give up a lot to manage my schedule. I dance about 25 hours a week, so it’s hard to balance that with schoolwork.” But she has no regrets because of her love of dance. In this show, she said, each number flows into the next. Her favorite is “You Can’t Stop the Beat” from the musical, “Hairspray,” because “It’s a really high-energy, jazz number with the full company. And each [ability] level of dancer wears a different color dress — either bright orange, pink or green.” Frisby said the audience will love the show’s variety of dance styles, Encore’s new show, “That’s Life,” takes the stage June 10-11 at NOVA. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2017 ❖ 3 News Zany, Fast-Paced Show Celebrates Differences

fident with Ralph than when he’s at school. Chantilly High But since Ralph is imaginary, he gets picked on for talking to someone that no one else presents children’s thinks is real.” Making matters worse, whenever Ralph Photo by play, “Imagine If.” does something crazy, Aidan is blamed for Bonnie Hobbs it. So eventually, Ralph invites him to his (Standing, By Bonnie Hobbs world to meet his friends there and have from left) an adventure. But humans aren’t allowed are Vickie idan is a 6-year-old boy with an in Ralph’s world, so Aidan has to be dis- Ly, Lily imaginary friend, Ralph. Trouble guised so the other imaginary friends won’t Black, Ais, no one else believes he’s real catch him. Katya — not even Aidan’s mom or sis- “It’s a lot of fun playing Aidan because Orlov, Kylee ter Nadia — until they all end up in Ralph’s he’s young, so I get to play off his childish Downie, imaginary world. innocence,” said Belsky. “And I interact with Sammy That’s the premise of Chantilly High’s all these extreme, wacky characters because Sheirich upcoming children’s show, “Imagine If.” The Aidan is fascinated by them.” and Jenna curtain rises Friday, June 2, at 7 p.m.; Sat- As for the play, he said, “We have a really Antonacci; urday, June 3, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, good cast — everyone’s very talented — and (in front) June 4, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door it’s enjoyable for both kids and adults. are Shreya or via www.chantillyhsdrama.com. Everyone’s going to have a good time.” It’s Surapaneni This original comedy was written by fun being in a children’s show, said Belsky, and Jared Chantilly Theater Director Shannon because “The actors aren’t as stressed, so Belsky. Khatcheressian. “I wrote it four years ago we’re having a good time onstage. And since about my son Aidan, so it’s funny watching it’s over-the-top, no one’s embarrassed to the show now and seeing how much my make a fool of themselves.” bright colors on these crazy, imaginary char- the actors will search among them for par- own kids have grown and changed since Sophomore Shreya Surapaneni plays acters. They’re things that children would ticular colors.” then,” she said. “Ironically, my daughter Aidan’s best buddy, Dylan. “She’s a really imagine, because that’s the goal of the In addition, said Woodson, “We’re build- Nadia has grown into the character I wrote wacky, goofy troublemaker and loves goof- show.” ing an enormous boulder out of wood, for her when she was 3 months old.” ing around with Aidan,” said Surapaneni. For example, she said, Princess Ice Cream papier mâché and chicken wire. And we’re The play features a cast and crew of 75 “She’s spontaneous and super-silly, but is will wear a waffle-cone skirt and an ice- also finding cool lamps and comforters for Drama I and II students; and, said afraid he’s going to grow up and forget cream shirt with sprinkles. Other charac- Aidan’s bedroom. The set even has a slide Khatcheressian, “I’m excited about this about her.” ters include a mermaid, a dragon and an and will be super-bright and colorful. The group of kids. We have a lot of new faces She said this role allows her to bring out alien. And one girl — who’s both girly and scenes take place in Aidan’s school, bed- this year, in both the cast and crew, and her inner child. “Things I can’t do as me, I a tomboy — will wear a Washington Na- room and under his bed — which is where they’ve worked very hard together. They’ve can do as her — like dance whenever I want tionals jersey and baseball-themed hair bow the imaginary world, the Land of Fun honed their acting craft and abilities and — and it’s not weird,” said Surapaneni. “In with a tutu and red leggings. Friends, is.” have established a great sense of comedic a children’s play, you get to do all these silly “People will really like being in a child’s The makeup will also be creative and in- timing. And all that makes for a fast-paced, things that make you and all the kids laugh. world,” said Read. “It’s all bright and color- ventive, said Woodson. “Some of the imagi- zany show.” And it makes me happy to see them enjoy- ful, and I think they’ll like the costumes, nary friends will be covered in polka dots,” She said the story revolves around “ac- ing themselves.” too, as well as the plot. It’s fun to be in an she said. “The alien will have crazy-colored cepting others even though they’re differ- Surapaneni said the audience “will love imaginary world for an hour and a half.” face paint and lipstick, and one fun friend ent — and celebrating those differences. the good friendship between Aidan and will have his face made up like a dog. “ The best part about this show is that every Dylan, and how one’s like, ‘Let’s do this,’ THE SHOW’S production manager is jun- She’s enjoyed getting to know all the un- family member will be able to relate to a and the other’s like, ‘No, we can’t.’ And the ior Caroline Woodson, and she’s been guid- derclassmen and teaching them because, character onstage, enjoy themselves and, costumes are wacky and hilarious to look ing the production team of underclassmen she said, “They’ll all be in charge of these hopefully, get a nice reminder about what’s at. Without the actors even saying a line, to make sure all the costumes, props and things one day.” truly important in life — our families, people will just see them and start giggling.” makeup are ready. “There are a lot of fun Regarding the show, said Woodson, “It’s friends and relationships.” Freshman Piper Read is in charge of cos- props for this show,” she said. “We ordered really cool because the kids will love the Portraying Aidan is sophomore Jared tumes and is having a great time creating a few hundred flowers because each audi- imaginary things coming to life on stage. Belsky. “At the beginning, he’s pretty timid them. “We either put them together out of ence member will get one at the start of And the parents will get all the jokes, too, and shy, but relaxed and open with his best things we already had or ordered them for Act Two. Then, when prompted, they’ll hold just like the children, so everyone will en- friend, Ralph,” said Belsky. “He’s more con- the show,” she said. “There are a lot of fun, them up and become a flower field — and joy it.” Roundups

But residents should install the child safety seats them- Saturday, June 10, noon-3:30 p.m. CPMSAC to Honor Students selves so technicians may properly inspect and adjust them, Register at act.autismspeaks.org/fairfaxsafetyfair. The Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement as needed. Committee (CPMSAC) will hold its 33rd Annual Motivation Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles and Academic Achievement Awards Program on Saturday, arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspec- Donate Blood at June 3, at 5 p.m., at Chantilly High for middle- and high- tors may have enough time to properly instruct the school students. Elementary-school students will be hon- caregiver on the correct use of the child seat. Call 703- Fire Academy ored Sunday, June 4, at 4 p.m., at London Towne Elemen- 814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates and times. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy, 4600 West tary. This year’s theme is: “Commitment to Mission: Pur- Ox Road, Fairfax, will host a blood drive on Tuesday, June suing Higher Achievement and Academic Excellence.” 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Autism Safety Fair The Inova Blood Donor Services Bloodmobile will be lo- Autism Speaks, National Capital Area Chapter, is spon- cated in the bays. Free Carseat Inspections soring an Autism Safety Fair, in collaboration with the Fra- For appointments and directions, visit inova.org/donateblood, Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Sta- ternal Order of Police, the Autism Society of Northern Vir- Click on Schedule a Donation, then click on Donate Blood, and tion will perform free, child safety carseat inspections ginia, and Parents of Autistic Children Northern Virginia. use Sponsor Code 8184, or contact Lt. Vernon (Ty) Corbin Jr. at Thursday, June 8, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 The event takes place at the Fairfax County Criminal Jus- 571-585-2203,or [email protected] or call 1- Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. tice Academy Range, 3721 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, on 4 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Bear Sightings Public Hearing Notice Reported Fairfax County olice were notified of a bear sighting in Secondary Six Year Plan

the Greenbriar subdivision last weekend, FCPD Photo Pin the Birch Pond community, near Rocky The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and The Run Stream Valley Park. Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, in accordance Recently, a bear was also reported to have dam- aged the beehive at nearby Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. with Section 33.2-331 of the Code of Virginia, will conduct Bears typically avoid humans, but may wander into a joint public hearing in the Board Auditorium, Fairfax suburban areas in their search for food. Bears are ❖ Don’t put meat scraps in your compost pile. County Government Center, 12000 Government Center attracted by bird feeders, garbage, outdoor pet food, ❖ Don’t leave pet food outdoors. Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035 at 3 p.m. on June 20, 2017. compost piles, fruit trees, and berry-producing ❖ Remove bird feeders if a bear is in the area. shrubs. If addressed quickly, situations can be re- ❖ Encourage your neighbors to take similar pre- The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public solved almost immediately by removing the food cautions. comment on the Secondary Six Year Improvement Plan for source. Never feed a bear under any circumstances. In Vir- Fiscal Years 2018 through 2023. Copies of the proposed The Fairfax County Wildlife Management Special- ginia, it is illegal to feed bears on both public and plan may be reviewed at the VDOT’s Northern Virginia ist and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland private lands. Feeding bears (whether deliberate or Fisheries suggest residents take the following pre- inadvertent) can habituate bears to people and cause +PZ[YPJ[6ɉJLH[ (SSPHUJL+YP]L-HPYMH_=( cautions to minimize encounters with black bears: serious property damage. These actions are often det- ❖ Keep a respectful distance. In most cases, the rimental to the bear itself as bears that have lost their VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment bear will move on quickly. fear of people often have to be destroyed. in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI ❖ If a bear is up a tree on or near your property, Bear sightings should be reported to the Virginia HUK;P[SL=00VM[OL*P]PS9PNO[Z(J[VM 0M`V\ULLK give it space. Do not approach. Bring your pets in- Department of Game and Inland Fisheries through more information or special assistance for persons with side to provide the bear a clear path to leave your the Virginia Wildlife Conflict Helpline at 855- 571- KPZHIPSP[PLZVYSPTP[LK,UNSPZOWYVÄJPLUJ`JVU[HJ[=+6;»Z property. 9003. Unless the animal is sick or injured, or poses a *P]PS9PNO[ZH[ VY;;@;++ ❖ If you see a very small cub, do not try to remove threat to public safety, the Fairfax County Animal it from the area or “save it.” Protection Police do not take actions to remove bears Persons wishing to speak at this public hearing should ❖ Secure your garbage in bear-resistant trash cans from a neighborhood. Black bears have a natural fear or store it in a secure building. of humans, and in most cases, would rather flee than JVU[HJ[[OL6ɉJLVM[OL*SLYR[V[OL*V\U[`)VHYKVM ❖ If you have a trash collection service, put your encounter people. :\WLY]PZVYZH[ trash out the morning of the pickup, not the night To learn more about black bears in Virginia, visit: before. https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wildlife/bear/ ❖ Do not store household trash, or anything that https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/bear-aware/ smells like food, in vehicles, on porches or decks. https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wildlife/bear/be- ❖ Keep your grill clean. coming-bear-aware/ Turn your House into a Home

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More than 52,000 U.S. military service mem- bers, 25, of Hampton, Virginia, died Jan. 16, 2013 from Fairfax Station resident Pfc. Dillon Jutras, 20, was bers have been wounded in action, although a roadside bomb. Sgt. Robert J. Billings, 30, of killed in combat operations in Al Anbar Province of ADVERTISING: that number is likely to be revised upward. In Clarksville, Virginia, died Oct. 13, 2012 when enemy Iraq on Oct. 29, 2005. For advertising information 2013, the military confirmed traumatic brain forces attacked with an improvised explosive device. Maj. William F. Hecker III, a 1987 graduate of [email protected] Staff Sgt. Jonathan P. Schmidt, 28, of Petersburg, Va., McLean High School, was killed in action in Iraq, Jan. 703-778-9431 injury in more than 220,000 of the more than died Sept. 1, 2012 from enemy small arms fire. 1st Lt. 5, 2005. Staff Sgt. Ayman Taha, 31, of Vienna, was 2.5 million troops who have served in Iraq and Stephen C. 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Cuts proposed to health care, food assistance June 18, 2010 at Zhari district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, 1st Lt. Laura M. Walker of Oakton was killed on Aug. David Griffin and other aspects of the social safety net in of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his unit 18, 2005, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. CW4 Matthew S. Marketing Assistant the proposed budget would disproportionately with an improvised explosive device. Lourey of Lorton died from injuries sustained on May 703-778-9431 harm veterans. May 12, 2010, Donald J. Lamar II, 23 of 26, 2005 in Buhriz, Iraq. Operations Officer Helge Boes [email protected] Fredericksburg, was killed in Afghanistan. Christopher of Fairfax was killed on Feb. 5, 2003, while participat- D. Worrell, 35 of Virginia Beach, was killed in Iraq on ing in counterterrorism efforts in eastern Afghanistan. EVERY YEAR around Memorial Day, this April 22, 2010. Steven J. Bishop, 29 of Christianburg, Among other local lives lost: Lance Cpl. Tavon Lee Editor & Publisher newspaper names the local men and women was killed March 13, 2010 in Iraq. Kielin T. Dunn, 19 Hubbard, 24, of Reston; 1st Lt. Alexander Wetherbee, Mary Kimm who have died in military service since Sept. of Chesapeake, was killed Feb. 18, 2010 in Afghani- 27, of McLean; 1st Lt. Jeff Kaylor, 25, of Clifton; Coast [email protected] stan. Brandon T. Islip, 23 of Richmond, was killed Nov. Guard Petty Officer Nathan B. Bruckenthal, 24, of @MaryKimm 11, 2001. 29, 2009, in Afghanistan. Stephan L. Mace, 21 of Herndon; Army Chief Warrant Officer Sharon T. Marcus D. Prince, 22, of Norfolk, Virginia died April Lovettsville, died Oct. 3, 2009 in Afghanistan. Swartworth, 43, of Mount Vernon; Command Sgt. Maj. Executive Vice President 26, 2016 in Juffir, Bahrain. Prince was a U.S. Navy Bill Cahir, 40 of Alexandria, died Aug. 13, 2009 of James D. Blankenbecler, 40, of Mount Vernon; Capt. Jerry Vernon civilian who was supporting Operation Inherent Re- a gunshot wound while conducting combat operations James F. Adamouski, 29, of Springfield; Sgt. DeForest 703-549-0004 solve. in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. After Sept. L. Talbert, 22, of Alexandria; Marine Cpl. Binh N. Le, [email protected] Blane D. Bussell, 60, of Virginia, died Jan. 26, 2016 11, 2001, Cahir decided to leave his career as a jour- 20, of Alexandria; Staff Sgt. Russell Verdugo, 34, of in Manama, Bahrain; Bussell was a U.S. Navy civilian nalist and join the Marine Corps. His application to Alexandria; Army Capt. Mark N. Stubenhofer, 30, from Editor in Chief who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. become a Marine was denied because of his age, but Springfield; Marine Gunnery Sgt. Javier Obleas-Prado Steven Mauren Sgt. Charles C. Strong, 28, of Suffolk, died Sept. 15, he successfully lobbied members of Congress to get a Pena, 36, from Falls Church; Marine Sgt. Krisna Managing Editor 2014 in Herat Province, Afghanistan while conducting special exemption. Nachampassak, 27, from Burke; Army Staff Sgt. Kemal Kurspahic combat operations. Sgt. David H. Stewart, 34, of Lance Cpl. Daniel Ryan Bennett, 23 of Clifton died Nathaniel J. Nyren, 31, from Reston; Marine Lance Art/Design: Stafford, was one of three Marines who died June 20, Jan. 11, 2009, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. 2nd Cpl. Tenzin Dengkhim, 19, from Falls Church, Navy Laurence Foong, John Heinly, 2014 while conducting combat operations in Helmand Lt. Sean P. O’Connor of Burke died Oct. 19, 2008 while Chief Joel Egan Baldwin, 37, from Arlington; Maj. Ali Khaligh province, Afghanistan. stationed at Hunter Army Air Field, Savannah, Geor- Joseph McCloud, of Alexandria, and Major Gloria D. Production Manager: Seaman Philip Frazier Manes, 21, of Fairfax, died gia. O’Connor was an athlete in soccer, baseball and Davis, 47 of Lorton. Geovani Flores Sept. 27, in Manama, Bahrain. He was supporting football who attended Fairfax County Public Schools Capt. Jesse A. Ozbat, 28 of Prince George, Virginia, Operation Inherent Resolve. and was a 1999 graduate of Bishop Denis J. O’Connell died on May 20, 2012 in Afghanistan from a roadside Special Assistant to the Publisher Army Sgt. Lyle D. Turnbull, 31, of Norfolk, died Oct. High School in Arlington. bomb. Constructionman Trevor J. Stanley, 22, of Vir- Jeanne Theismann 18, 2013 in Kuwait, from a medical emergency. Capt. Pfc. David Sharrett II, 27 of Oakton, died Jan, 16, ginia Beach, died April 7, 2012 while deployed to [email protected] Brandon L. Cyr, 28, of Woodbridge, was one of four 2008 in Iraq. On Oct. 24, 2008, his father, David H. Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Pfc. Michael W. Pyron, 30, @TheismannMedia airmen who died April 27, 2013, near Kandahar Air- Sharrett, was on hand as the Oakton Post Office on of Hopewell, Va., died Jan. 10, 2012 in Afghanistan. field, Afghanistan, in the crash of an MC-12 aircraft. White Granite Drive was renamed to honor his son. But Maj. Samuel M. Griffith, 36, of Virginia Beach, died 1st Lt. Robert J. Hess, 26, of the Kings Park West the senior Sharrett has battled to learn the truth about Dec. 14, 2011 in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. James Ronald CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 neighborhood of Fairfax, was killed by enemy fire on his son’s death, that he was killed by his lieutenant in Leep Jr., 44 of Richmond, died Oct. 17, 2011 at For- [email protected] April 23, 2013, Afghanistan. Hess was known as “RJ” a “friendly fire” incident. In April, 2012, Sharrett Sr. ward Operating Base Kalsu in Iraq. Spc. Levi Efrain and graduated from Robinson Secondary School in obtained documents confirming some of the details of Nuncio, 24 of Harrisonburg, died June 22, 2011 in Af- 2005, where he played football, lacrosse and was the his son’s death and a subsequent cover-up. ghanistan. Capt. Michael Wray Newton, 30 of Newport A Connection Newspaper captain of the swim team. He was a U.S. Army Army 1st Lt. Thomas J. Brown, 26, a George Mason Blackhawk helicopter pilot who deployed to Afghani- University graduate and Burke resident, died on Sept. See Memorial Day, Page 11 6 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion The Center for Ballet Arts, Inc. Invites you to our Summer Intensive Session Project Sticker Shock on June 12 July 10th through August 12th By Valerie Nguyen Ballet, Pointe, Centreville High School Modern, Jazz, Tap, t’s prom/graduation season with summer break Core Strengthening a few weeks away, and high school members Iof the Youth Council of the Unified Prevention & Full-Day Children’s Coalition of Fairfax County want youth and adults to know the Virginia laws to prevent under- Summer Dance camps age drinking. They’ll be taking part in another Project Sticker Shock event June 12 in the Annandale and 3955 Pender Drive, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22030 Call: 703-273-5344 Herndon areas. thecenterforballetarts.com Adolescents and full-time college students most Fairfax County Public Schools students often use substances for the first time during June held a Project Sticker Shock event in or July, according to the U.S. Substance Abuse and December. The next scheduled event is Mental Health Services Administration’s National June 12. Survey on Drug Use and Health. So now is a great time to remind in the event, along with other adult everyone of laws to protect under- volunteers. age youth. It was really fun to see other The Project Sticker Shock com- teens my age involved in some- munity awareness program is de- thing so vital to our community. Transform 66 Outside the Beltway signed to pre- We all started with a large roll of Fairfax County and Prince William County Commentary vent people 21 stickers provided by the Virginia Public Information Meetings and older from ABC education unit. I was unsure purchasing al- if we would ever use up all of the All meeting times are 6-8:30 p.m. A brief presentation at cohol and providing it to under- stickers as it was quite a ton, but each meeting will begin at 7 p.m. age individuals. Participants visit we managed sure enough to use partnering stores and place stick- up all the rolls sticking the stick- Monday, June 12, 2017 ers with a warning message about ers on various beer containers Oakton High School Cafeteria the penalties for providing alcohol warning buyers to not buy alcohol to anyone under 21 and using a for those underage and the conse- 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna, VA 22181 fake ID to purchase alcohol. quences of giving alcohol to teens. In December, I participated in a Project Sticker I had a really great time meeting with new like- Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Shock in the Centreville area. This was my first time minded teens who had the same mission statement. Stone Middle School Cafeteria doing this, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was It was fun to have a competition to see who could 5500 Sully Park Drive, Centreville, VA 20120 quite nervous going into the stores as this was a new put the most stickers on the most amounts of con- concept with me. tainers! Who knew just sticking stickers all over (my Thursday, June 15, 2017 Thankfully, I went with Ms. Amanda Pusey (a childhood dream) could be so much fun? While at Piney Branch Elementary School Cafeteria/Gym health prevention specialist from the Fairfax-Falls the same time knowing that I was a small part in a 8301 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA 20136 Church Community Services Board), and we met up huge impact in my community hopefully one day with some other youth members from the Grace ending alcohol abuse once and for all. Find out about plans to transform 22.5 miles of I-66 from I-495/ Community Center’s Youth Council who also were Capital Beltway to University Boulevard in Gainesville to provide enthusiastic on limiting alcohol and raising aware- Valerie Nguyen is an 11th-grade student at Centreville High congestion relief and enhanced safety, as well as new travel choices ness for mental health as well. School and member of the Youth Council Executive Committee. and reliability. For more information about the Unified Prevention Coalition, Fairfax County Police Department officers and see www.unifiedpreventioncoalition.org. For information about school resource officers also help out by taking part joining the Youth Council, email [email protected]. Stop by between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to view the preliminary concept plans submitted by I-66 Express Mobility Partners, VDOT’s Letters to the Editor selected partner for the project, and learn more about the proposed improvements. Attend the formal presentation at 7 p.m. VDOT and 0,_WYLZZ4VIPSP[`7HY[ULYZZ[HɈ^PSSILH]HPSHISL[VHUZ^LY`V\Y economy growing again. He be- dren and their parents were just questions. Vote in Primary lieves that with all of valuable re- leaving the Manchester Arena, To the Editor: sources, Virginia should be in the having spent the last few hours at Review project information at www.Transform66.org, at the meet- The Virginia gubernatorial pri- top five states when it comes to the concert. They were just out PUNZVYH[=+6;»Z5VY[OLYU=PYNPUPH+PZ[YPJ[6ɉJLH[ (SSPHUJL mary is coming up on June 13, and economic growth — not the bot- with their loved ones having a Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. Please call 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367- my choice for the Republican tom five. His policies will make good time. It was at that moment 7623) or TTY/TDD 711 to ensure the availability of appropriate nominee is Ed Gillespie. that vision a reality. lives changed forever. A blast in personnel to answer your questions. Preliminary concept plans and project schedule will be available at the meetings for review and Ed knows what Virginia needs I am confident that together we the walkway between Manchester W\ISPJJVTTLU[:[HɈ^PSSHSZVILH]HPSHISL[VHUZ^LYX\LZ[PVUZ to start growing again. He’s put- can make Virginia the best state Arena and Victoria Station went regarding environmental, right of way and civil rights information. ting forward policies to cut Virgin- to do business. Ed Gillespie has my off claiming the lives of 22, and ians’ taxes, restore faith in our vote, and I hope you’ll support injuring countless others. As Give your oral or written comments at the meetings. You may government, improve how our him, too. Ahmadi Muslims, we extend our also email comments to [email protected]. or mail state government operates, boost Anna Lee condolences to the British people them to Susan Shaw, P.E., Megaprojects Director, at the VDOT job creation, and support small Centreville and stand with them in mourning 5VY[OLYU=PYNPUPH+PZ[YPJ[6ɉJLHKKYLZZHIV]L7SLHZLYLMLYLUJL businesses. their loss. “Transform 66 Outside the Beltway” in the subject line. A summary Looking beyond the June pri- While some may claim that the of comments submitted by June 30, 2017 will be posted on the project website. mary, Ed is the candidate best po- Worthy of perpetrators have acted in the sitioned to win in November be- Condemnation name of Islam, nothing could be VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all cause he has demonstrated a com- farther from reality. The irony is programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of mitment to serving as governor for To the Editor: all the more apparent as the holy the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special all Virginians. He’s running a posi- The barbaric attack against in- and peaceful month of Ramadan HZZPZ[HUJLMVYWLYZVUZ^P[OKPZHIPSP[PLZVYSPTP[LK,UNSPZOWYVÄJPLUJ` tive, issues-based campaign of nocent civilian lives in Manches- is less than a week contact VDOT’s Civil Rights at 703-259-1775 or TTY/TDD 711. which we can all be proud. ter is worthy of condemnation. away. Instead of preparing for Out on the trail, I’ve often heard Around 10:30 p.m. on Monday, State Project: 0066-96A-497 UPC: 110741 Ed talk about how he we get our May 22, thousands of excited chil- See Letters, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2017 ❖ 7 News

Students with special needs enjoy ‘A Day to Remember’ their own Day Prom. By Ashley Claire Simpson

ore than 16 years ago, Pop- lar Tree Elementary School’s Mthen special education teacher, Chris Pascarella, had a vision of her students’ upcoming high school experience. She just couldn’t accept the reality that the students before her, who loved music and moving to all kinds of rhythms, might not get to experience a high school prom. Pascarella felt that they de- served a signature dance where they could make some lifelong memories. So, she or- ganized a small prom specifically for high Contributed ph school students with special needs. Since the early 2000s, this prom, with each year’s theme being “A Day to Remem- ber,” has grown into an annual springtime event that brings hundreds of students to- oto gether from schools across Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). This May, 336 high Students from Westfield High School gather outside their school for the buses to take them to the Day Prom. school students were able to experience the 16th Annual Day Prom — all with the help Westfield and Woodson. fasten the ties. It’s really like Christmas for them enjoying themselves in a typical so- of 205 teachers and general education stu- Girls stepped off the school buses in vi- them. They get off the bus with big smiles. cial setting. dent volunteers. brant dresses, and the young men entered It’s really good for self-esteem.” “We like to see our kids out in the com- “When I taught special needs students at the Waterford in button-down shirts, suit Teachers and case managers from special munity, and, in this case, getting to have a Poplar Tree, I knew they loved music,” jackets, and, many in ties. Before they en- needs programs attend the dance as both prom of their own,” Pete said. “They don’t Pascarella said. “When they were old tered the ballroom, with a wide wooden chaperones and as part of a support system have to miss out on fun things. Here, they enough to be going to high school, I started dance floor surrounded by round tables for for their students. get to enjoy what everyone, including the organizing a small dance for the special taking breaks and eating lunch, teachers Speech pathologists Erin Andreani and gen ed kids, does.” needs students at Herndon High School and and student volunteers pinned boutonnieres Stacy Pete, both from Lee High School, Even though their time at the Day Prom two other schools. At first, we had the event to the boys’ suit jackets and slid corsages came to the dance prepared to help their was a work day for school staff members, at the Hyatt in Reston, but we’ve since out- onto the girls’ wrists. students exercise communication skills. the teachers said there is no way that Day grown that space. It grew from three David Raich, a special education teacher “If we see one of our students needing an Prom can compare even remotely to a regu- schools, to now students in special ed pro- at Westfield High School, arrived at the intervention as they try to communicate lar day in the classroom. grams from 18 schools.” dance with two busloads of students. He with any of the other students here, we’re “For most of these kids, a late night prom Day Prom, hosted at the Waterford in Fair said the energy among his students was here to step in and help them facilitate a would just be too much,” said Marianne Oaks, has become an annual event that stu- nothing short of electric. conversation,” said Andreani, who also McKeon, a career preparation teacher at dents anticipate for much of the academic “They look forward to their prom,” Raich works at West Springfield. “Being here al- Robinson. “Here, they get to experience a year. The annual dance has gotten so large said. “They talk about it all year. And, we lows us to see how our kids are reaching semi-formal dance. They all love music so that organizers had to break the event into as teachers spend classroom time prepar- their communication goals outside the class- you get to see their little walls come down. two days. This year, the two dances took ing them for meeting new people from other room. And, for the kids here who do go to This is a day they can be with their bud- place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednes- schools, for dancing, and we review the the general ed prom with their own school, dies, having a good time, without us hov- day, May 17, and the again on Wednesday, proper manners for the event. Before the Day Prom is great preparation.” ering.” May 24. dance starts, some of the female teachers Pete enjoys being at Day Prom both to Just like any classic high school dance, “Of course, it’s so rewarding to see Day will do hair and makeup for some of the see her students demonstrate what they’ve teachers stood at the edge of the dance floor Prom come together every year,” said students. Male teachers will help tie and learned in the classroom, and to witness nodding to the beat of both today’s hits and Pascarella. “The students start asking about more classic party songs like the “YMCA” it at the beginning of every school year.” and “The Cupid Shuffle.” At this prom, some Although this prom is not an official FCPS teachers and student volunteers were on the event, its execution takes the collaboration dance floor, making sure that everyone, and cooperation of special needs teachers even the students in wheelchairs, could lose and Parent Teacher Student Associations themselves in the cheerful music. (PTSAs) from each school that participates. After 16 years of Day Prom, Pascarella The Waterford donates the space to hold said that planning for it has almost become the event, and the deejay contributes his second nature to her. Booking venues and time and service free of charge. The rest of designating tasks to different groups of

it is up to teachers and parents to make sure Photo by Ashley Claire Simpson teachers is practically reflexive to her. What these students get the prom they look for- she will never get used to, or take for ward to every year, even getting creative granted, is the feeling she gets from seeing where necessary. all the students soaking in everything at “In previous years, many of the schools their own prom. used to send the students in limos,” “They are just so happy,” Pascarella said, Pascarella said. “Many schools now use the watching some of the students skip from FCPS buses. Some schools fund-raise, and the room where their photos were taken, some PTSAs make donations in order to into the ballroom. “I have no doubt that collect money for food, transportation, and when I retire, someone else will take over. everything else.” This event has become too important. Ev- The morning of Wednesday, May 24, stu- ery year, without fail, both parents and stu- dents from nine high schools arrived at the Students from nine high schools – Chantilly, Herndon, Lake Braddock, dents start talking about it in September, Waterford – Chantilly, Herndon, Lake Lee, Oakton, Robinson, Stuart, Westfield and Woodson — take to the and everyone involved is excited to start the Braddock, Lee, Oakton, Robinson, Stuart, dance floor. planning process in winter.” 8 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

Submit entertainment announcements at 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale. The Fairfax ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and Choral Society encourages children between the artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at ages of 5-19 to audition for one of the five least two weeks before event. choirs that meet at the Annandale campus. Visit fairfaxchoralsociety.org/youthprograms/ youthchoruses/ for more. ONGOING Baby Toddler Sign Classes. 10-11:30 a.m. FRIDAY/JUNE 9 Fridays in May at the NOVA Natural Birth Center, 4200 Technology Court, Suite A, Combo Classic Golf Tournament. 11 a.m. at Chantilly. Lisa Carlson of Toddler Signs has the Twin Lakes Golf Course, 6201 Union Mill ways to teach a baby or toddler to how to Road, Clifton. This tournament pairs golfers express themselves with signing months before with and without disabilities to compete. $180 they can in words. Cost is $60 for all four classes per team. Call 703-324-8782 or email or $20 each. Classes will be taught again in [email protected] for more. June. Visit www.novabirthcenter.com for more. Carolina Shag Dance. Wednesdays, 6:30-10 SATURDAY/JUNE 10 p.m. at Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Free lessons at 7:30 Festival to Fight Cancer. 7:30-11 a.m. at p.m.; no partners needed; dinner menu at 6:45 Centreville High School, 6001 Union Mill Road, p.m. Tickets are $8. Visit www.nvshag.org. Clifton. A 2-mile run with all of the funds will be Toddlin’ Twos. Tuesdays, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. donated to Special Love, a non profit at the Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. organization that provides camps, programs, Early literacy storytime with songs and activities and financial aid for families affected by included. Age 2 with caregiver, free. Call 703- Photo by Mary O’Malley childhood cancer. Visit 502-3883 to reserve a spot. Wine, Whiskers and Wags wildcatsvscancer.wixsite.com for more. Combo Classic Golf Tournament. 8 a.m. at the Storytime for Three to Fives. Tuesdays, 1:30 On Sunday, June 4 it’s Wine, Whiskers and Wags, from 1-5 p.m. at Para- p.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Twin Lakes Golf Course, 6201 Union Mill Road, Road. Stories and activities for children age 3-5 dise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton. Benefit hosted by Clifton. This tournament pairs golfers with and with caregiver. Free. Call 703-502-3883 to Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Wine tasting, food, a silent without disabilities to compete. $180 per team. Call 703-324-8782 or email reserve a spot. auction, raffle and much more. Well-behaved children and dogs wel- English Conversation Group. Thursdays, 7 [email protected] for more. p.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow come. Admission is $40 per person in advance and $45 at the door. Visit Musical Production. 8-10 p.m. at Richard J. Road. 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Wine tasting, food, a silent Practice English Conversation Group played on Sundays at Bready Park in Herndon . auction, raffle and much more. Well-behaved MONDAY/JUNE 19 Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. at Centreville Regional between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. If interested, email [email protected] for more. children and dogs welcome. Admission is $40 in Dulles Chamber’s Annual Golf Scramble. 7 Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Drop in and advance and $45 at the door. Visit ffcas.org. enjoy casual conversation and learning for adult One-on-One English Conversation. Various a.m. at Chantilly National Golf & Country Club, learners of English. Volunteer led program. Call times at Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. 14901 Braddock Road. Registration and 703-830-2223 for more. Germain Drive. Spend an hour with a volunteer MONDAY/JUNE 5 Breakfast at 7 and tee-off at 8. Visit English as Second Language Book Club tutor to practice conversing in English. Various www.dulleschamber.org or call 571-323-5304. . Youth Chorus Auditions. 4:45-8:30 p.m. at Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at Centreville Regional times and days. Reservations are required. Call Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Adults the library at 703-830-2223 to make a learning English meet to discuss a book chosen reservation. by the group. Call the library 703-830-2223 for book title. FRIDAY/JUNE 2 Advanced English Conversation Group. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Centreville Grand Opening. 9 a.m. at At Home, at 13910 Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Metrotech Drive. Ribbon cutting of a 100,00- Drop-in conversation group for adult English as square-foot home decor store. Visit Second Language speakers who want to improve www.athome.com/ for more. their skills. Call 703-830-2223 for more. Forks, Corks and Kegs. 6-11 p.m. at St Andrew Plant Clinic. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at the the Apostle School, 6720 Union Mill Road, Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. A Clifton. A tasting festival of local breweries, neighborhood plant clinic with horticultural tips, Virginia wines, and food trucks with a live band, information, techniques, and advice. Free. Call lawn games, and silent auction. Old Bust Head, 703-502-3883 to reserve a space. Bad Wolf, Heritage, Forge Brew Works, and ESL Book Club. Mondays, 7 p.m. at the Growling Bear breweries will be pouring. $55 in Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain advance, $65 at door. Visit hand.bid/standrew. Drive. Meet and discuss a book chosen by group. Imagine If! 7 p.m. at Chantilly High School, 4201 Free. Call 703-830-2223 with questions and to Stringfellow Road. Comedy for the whole reserve a spot. family. $5. Visit www.chantillyhsdrama.com. ESL Book Club. Every other Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. SATURDAY/JUNE 3 Adults learning English are welcome to meet and discuss a book chosen by the group. To find Family Discovery Day. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the out book title, call 703-502-3883. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lego Block Party. Every other Tuesday, 3 p.m. at 14150 Upperridge Drive, Centreville. Learn how the Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. to find your ancestors. Free. Email Legos will be provided for an afternoon of [email protected] for more. building. Grades 3-6. Free. Call 703-502-3883 to Fair Lakes SpringFest. 1-4:30 p.m. in the reserve a spot. parking lot at 12450 Fair Lakes Circle. Live Duplo Storytime. Every other Wednesday, 10:30 performances, strolling characters, Whole Foods and 11:30 a.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000 Market Kids Marketplace, dance troupes, Stringfellow Road. Develop and reinforce early instrument petting zoo, carnival games, face literacy skills for reading success. Ages 1-3 with painting, fire and police vehicle tours, food, and adult. Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a spot. community booths. Email Live After Five. Fridays at 5:30 p.m. at The [email protected] or call 301-452-1459. Winery at Bull Run, 15950 Lee Highway. Every Imagine If! 7 p.m. at Chantilly High School, 4201 Friday night a band plays on the patio of the Stringfellow Road. Comedy for the whole winery. Free to attend. Visit family. $5. Visit www.chantillyhsdrama.com. www.wineryatbullrun.com for a full schedule. Mondays are Family Night. 5-7 p.m. at Villagio, JUNE 3-4 7145 Main St. $45 for a family of four. Call 703- 543-2030 for more. Civil War Living History weekend. Various Legos Kids Club. Every other Tuesday, 10:30 times at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, a.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Demonstrations of St. Germain Drive. Thousands of Legos for camp life, musket firings, candle making, Civil children to play with. Ages 6-12. Free. Call 703- War re-enactors from the Victorian Dance 830-2223 to reserve a space. Ensemble of the Civil War Dance Foundation in Starlight Storytime. Every other Wednesday, 7 formal ball dress of the time dancing and p.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 teaching authentic dance steps of that period. St. Germain Drive. Stories under the stars for Museum members and ages 4 and under, free; ages 4-8. Wear pajamas and bring stuffed ages 5-15, $2; 16 and older, $5. Visit friends. Free. Call 703-830-2223 to reserve a www.fairfax-station.org, or call 703-425-9225. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2017 ❖ 9 News Police Practices Under Public Scrutiny From Page 2

McKenna went into cardiac ar- rest shortly after being tasered. She was revived, but died five days later when it was deter- mined that she had no brain ac- tivity, and life support was dis- continued. “Whose side are you on?” shouted several members of the SURJ group, waving their post- ers and pointing to an empty seat with a sign reading “Natasha McKenna” placed upon it. Photo by Andrea Worker/The Connection “We don’t want to be on George Becerra of Burke, who attends a number of public sides,” answered Cook. meetings concerning community issues, wants to know The new police internal audi- what county officials will do to change their outreach tor, Schott, added, “This is what approach and increase attendance at important meetings I have been hired to address.” and forums. “They can all get out the word at campaign Both Roessler and Bulova tried time.” to explain that the case of McKenna and some of the others being referenced Kofi Annan, president of the Fairfax NAACP, took a by the SURJ supporters were not within their direct more conciliatory approach in his remarks, calling the purview, citing that the Sheriff’s Office does not re- work done so far “a good start,” but he challenged the port to the Board of Supervisors. county to look into the disparity in the treatment of “So nobody protects us from them?” Utley replied. blacks versus whites within the legal system and in “What pressures have you put on the sheriff?” detention. Annan called for measures to track such Attendee Jenifer Hitchcock “couldn’t understand information and make it easily available to the public. how they cleared the deputies” involved in George Becerra of Burke, a community advocate McKenna’s death. and familiar face at public meetings on diverse is- sues around the county, asked a different kind of AT ONE POINT during the public comment phase, question of the panelists. He glanced around the large Cook refused to respond to “people yelling out of auditorium, then, pointing to the small numbers in turn” and Bulova threatened to adjourn the meet- attendance, Becerra asked “How will you change your ing. outreach efforts?” After Utley said, “There can’t be any trust until In response, Ginwright with Communities of Trust there is justice,” Bulova invited her to “talk person- referred again to her organization’s Public Safety Days ally” after the meeting. campaigns. After the meeting, Becerra expressed his Several of the citizen speakers described the Ci- disappointment with the answer. He acknowledged vilian Review Panel and the police auditor as “tooth- that citizens were equally responsible for informing less” — lacking in the power to do anything. “Smoke themselves and in becoming engaged, but said that and mirrors,” said Mary Tracy of Alexandria. “The the information is often hard to find and overwhelm- county has a long way to go on this. What about ing. With so many media relations personnel and body cams? The Department of Justice was offering staffers, Becerra thinks just a bit more of the work $1 million grants, but we made no efforts to get should fall on the county’s side of the fence. them.” “During campaigns, politicians find a way to bom- Several of the panelists explained that the auditor bard your email with information and requests for is prohibited under Virginia Law from investigating donations and support.” Becerra wants to know why or conducting interviews. Citizens responded that something similar can’t be done for these important they were willing to help the board get those changes issues and meetings. “There’s maybe 40 people here made at the General Assembly, “just show us what tonight. Forty people out of a population of 1.1 mil- to do. Support us.” lion. That’s a lot of voices going unheard.”

10 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Business Directory Price Points — WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM In the Wrong Memorial Day 2017 To Advertise Your Business, Call Karen at 703-778-9422 Direction ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL LANDSCAPING By KENNETH B. LOURIE From Page 6 Good is not Not that I need a pound bag of M&Ms to News, died June 11, 2011 in Afghanistan. Capt. good, where weigh 16 actual ounces (it’s now down to 10.70 Charles A. Ransom, 31, of Midlothian was one of better is oz.) or a half gallon of ice cream to weigh 64 eight airmen who died April 27, 2011, at the Kabul expected. ounces (rather than the 48 oz. it currently is) or International Airport, Afghanistan, from gunfire. the “family” size bag of Utz potato chips to Sgt. Sean T. Callahan, 23, of Warrenton died April -Thomas Fuller measure more than its current/meager/non- 23, 2011 in combat in Afghanistan. Sgt. 1st Class typical-family size of 9.5 ounces (down from 14 Anthony Venetz Jr., 30, of Prince William died Jan. ounces that I remember), nevertheless; I do 28, 2011 in Afghanistan, after being been seriously LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING need to feel the love, and right now I don’t. I wounded months before. Spc. Sean R. Cutsforth, sort of understand price points and the business 22, of Radford, died Dec. 15, 2010 in Afghanistan. models ingrained to retain customer loyalty Spc. William K. Middleton, 26, of Norfolk died Nov. GUTTER GUTTER (price matters more than size, generally), but I 22, 2010 in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Christopher F. am hard-pressed to ignore the fact that even Cabacoy, 30, of Virginia Beach died July 5, 2010, though I’m spending the same amount of money in Afghanistan. as I always have, I’m not getting anywhere near the same amount of product as I always have. If you know of someone who should be Not that the few items I’ve listed here are sta- included in this list, or if you would like to ples (well, maybe not to you they aren’t), or the necessary building blocks of a healthy diet, they share how you are honoring the memory of are pieces to a puzzle which characterizes some a family member or friend lost, or about of my eating habits — and probably some of the progress of someone injured, please let yours, too. After all, we are all victims of adver- us know. tising messages which bombard us 24-7, on tele- — Mary Kimm vision, on radio, in print and on devices. In a IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS way, we’re all sitting ducks targeted to quack [email protected] accordingly because some entity/marketing strategist knows who we are, what we’re doing Bulletin Board and when we’re doing it. It’s not exactly “Big LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING Brother,” but it’s a bit more than “Little Sister.” Submit civic/community announcements at My brother, Richard and I grew up in the ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and 50s. We ate cookies, candy and snack cakes artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at until the cows came home, and we didn’t even least two weeks before event. live on a farm. Quite the opposite, we lived in suburbia, seven miles from Boston, according to VOLUNTEERS NEEDED the sign on Rte. 9. We ate dessert after breakfast, lunch and dinner and a few times in between: Volunteers needed at the Fairfax Station after school and before bedtime. Why? Because Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, my mother had been non-stop advertised-to Fairfax Station. The Museum offers a variety of exciting volunteer opportunities in Museum about the importance of calcium and the best events, programs and administration. Contact way for children to get calcium was to drink [email protected] or 703-945-7483 eight glasses of milk per day to “build strong to explore services that will fit your schedule TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE bones and healthy bodies.” And the only way to and interests. Visit www.fairfax-station.org, or get us boys to drink that much milk was to feed call 703-425-9225 for more. us something for which milk was a kind of elixir: cookies, cakes, snack cakes, etc. So we ate and SATURDAY/JUNE 3 drink to our hearts content, but more impor- tantly, we ate and drank to the development of Yard Sales. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Oakton Baptist our bones and bodies. And so it continues to this Church of Chantilly, 14001 Sullyfield Circle, day, sort of, mostly. As my sister-in-law, Vanessa Chantilly. Oakton Baptist Church of Chantilly says and then laughs after listening to Richard members will be have individual Yard Sales in the church parking lot. Rain date is Saturday, and I talk about our dessert issues: “Boy, your June 10. mother did some job on you two.” Sexual Trafficking Walk. 8 a.m. at the Fairfax I’m exaggerating, a bit, with respect to our County Government Center, 12000 Government current daily consumption. I mean, who could Center Parkway, Fairfax. Help raise awareness TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE keep up that pace? Moreover, given certain and prevent teen sex trafficking by participating age/weight/cancer realities (particularly concern- in the Just Ask Walk/Run for Freedom. ing yours truly), it would be totally, extraordinar- Sponsored by Just Ask Trafficking Prevention. ily irresponsible to continue to snack-cake and Visit justaskprevention.com for more. cookie our way through the day. Still, the urge to splurge seems hard-wired into our brains and SUNDAY/JUNE 4 when the moment is right, it might not be Cialis that we always think of. (Do you remember the Democratic Candidate Forum. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Mountain View School, 5775 Spindle Seinfeld episode when George was determined Court, Centreville. Meet the three Democratic to combine sex and eating and brought a sand- candidates for the 67th House District and make wich to bed? For the record, the thought has an informed selection for one of these never crossed my mind.) candidates on June 13th in Virginia’s Primary I imagine as you’ve read this column you’ve Election. State Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) will developed a sense that given the Lourie’s long- moderate the forum. Candidates are John W. standing — and sitting commitment to such Carey, Karrie Delaney, and Hannah Risheq. Visit hedonistic pursuits, pennies, nickels, dimes or sullydemocrats.org for more. quarters on the dollar are unlikely to dissuade either one of us from our Santa-like appointed TUESDAY/JUNE 6 rounds. Still, we’re not idiots. We’re aware of the Sully Democratic Committee. 7:30-9 p.m. at Alfredo’s Construction Company, Inc. the Sully Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft effects on our bodies if we devolve into the Blvd., Chantilly. Meet like-minded neighbors •Concrete Driveways snack cake eating machines of our youth/ado- and learn how to become involved in our •Patios •Sidewalks lescence. We’re not getting any younger nor are political process. Free. Visit sullydemocrats.org. we likely getting any thinner or healthier. I’d like •Stone •Brick to think we’ve gotten smarter and more respect- Phone: ful of what foods go in and by association what THURSDAY/JUNE 8 VA: (703) 698-0060 • MD: (301) 316-1603 money goes out. Public Comment Meeting. 7 p.m. at Brookfield But as difficult as it is to turn an ocean liner www.alfredosconstructioncompany.com Elementary School, 4200 Lees Corner Road, around after it’s headed out to sea, so too is it Chantilly. The Fairfax County Park Authority difficult for yours truly to care less about what will gather public input on the draft master plan An expert is someone I’ve spent my entire life caring more about: des- revision for Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. The draft sert/sweets. However, I do anticipate a reaction master plan revision is available for review on who knows some of the worst mis- the project’s website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ to this most recent size reduction. As my mother, takes that can be made in his subject Celia, used to say: “It’s enough already.” parks/plandev/eclawrence.htm. To speak at the and how to avoid them. meeting or for more information, contact Judy -Werner Heisenberg Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for Pedersen at 703-324-8662 or The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2017 ❖ 11 News Urban League Honors Community Leaders And presents $50,000 in scholarships at its 27th Annual Awards Gala. commands Korea is managing the conflict for the Trump Administration. hat do Pro Football Hall of Seniors receiving a college scholarship in Famer Darrell Green, Ko- the amount of $5,000 each were: Wrean Commander General ❖ Yosaph Boku - Mount Vernon High Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Rep. School, Alexandria. Bobby Scott and the Northern Virginia Ur- ❖ Jessica Brisco - T.C. Williams High ban League (NVUL) have in common? The School, Alexandria.

Northern Virginia Urban League honored Kel B Pics Photography ❖ Christian Clark - Washington-Lee High six champions in the community for lead- School, Arlington. ership and community service and awarded ❖ Nicholas Conklu - Washington-Lee High $50,000 in scholarships to local minority School, Arlington. Northern Virginia high school seniors at its ❖ Abigail Darko - Heritage High School, 27th Annual Community Service and Schol- Leesburg. arship Awards Gala on Friday, April 28 at ❖ Morgan Hobson - Fairfax High School, the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. The Fairfax. theme was “Celebrating Champions in Our ❖ Miranda Merritt - Thomas A. Edison Community.” Champion in the Community honorees from left are Darrell Green High School, Alexandria. Those recognized as Community Cham- (former Washington Redskin and Pro Football Hall of Famer) - Champion ❖ Oshae Moore - Robert E. Lee High pions included: of the Community, Man of the Year Award; Brigadier General Leo A. School, Springfield. ❖ Darrell Green (former Washington Brooks, Jr. (USA, Retired) - Leadership and Military Service Award; Mele ❖ Aaron Moorer - Mount Vernon High Redskin and Pro Football Hall of Famer) - Melton (founder of Culturfied Foundation) - Emerging Leader Under 40 School, Alexandria. Champion of the Community, Man of the Award; Brigadier General Leo A. Brooks, Sr. (USA, Retired) - Leadership ❖ Matthew Ritchie - Loudoun Academy Year Award. Green spoke of his challeng- and Military Service Award; and U.S. Rep. Robert “Bobby” C. Scott (D-3) - of Science, Sterling/Broad Run High School, ing upbringing and despite the success of Congressional Leadership Award. Ashburn. his NFL career his life beyond #28 is de- Monies raised from the gala will benefit voted to God and community. Foundation) - Emerging Leader Under 40 Brooks - Leadership and Military Service preservation of the Freedom House Mu- ❖ U.S. Rep. Robert “Bobby” C. Scott (D- Award. The owner of 27 Taco Bells spoke Award - African-American family with fa- seum, STEM Education Programs, STEM 3) - Congressional Leadership Award. Scott of changing culture and the need for chil- ther and two sons to attain rank of general Summer Camps, STEM Technology Exposi- spoke of the critical value of historic pres- dren to become “Culturefied.” in the U.S. Army. History making, press- tions, Mentoring Programs, Leadership De- ervation and advocacy for affordable ❖ Brigadier General (Retired) Leo A. averse, family with two generations of gen- velopment Programs for Young Profession- healthcare Brooks, Sr., Brigadier General (Retired) Leo erals and three generals in the family is an als, and $50,000 in Scholarship Awards to ❖ Mele Melton (founder of Culturfied A. Brooks, Jr., and General Vincent K. unprecedented milestone. Son Vincent who Minority Youth. Visit www.nvul.org. Letters CENTREVILLE From Page 7 this month of spiritual elevation COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP by focusing on good deeds and prayers, terror groups such as ISIS The Church of the Ascension continue to disgrace themselves Traditional Anglican Catholic Services and Islam. 1928 Book of Common Prayer, 1940 Hymnal, The Holy Quran states, “Whoso- and the King James Bible with Apocrypha ever killed a person … It shall be as if he killed all mankind (5:33). Holy Communion 10 a.m. Sundays The Holy Prophet Muhammad (with Church School and Nursery) (saw) counted the “killing of a 13941 Braddock Road soul” among the four “major sins” Centreville VA 20120 (Nasai). in the “Old Stone Church” The Khalifah of the Ahmadiyya of Historic Centreville Muslim Community, Hadhrat b Mirza Masroor Ahmad, stated, “… www.ascension-acc.org (703) 830-3176 those who seek to justify their To highlight hateful acts in the name of Islam are serving only to defame it in the worst possible way.” your faith The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association USA (AMYA USA) challenges radicalization and ex- community, tremists’ claim on Islam by show- The Church of the Ascension ing through words and deed the (703) 830-3176 www.ascension-acc.org true essence of Islam. The Muslim call Writers Guild of America, an aux- iliary of AMYA USA, published Karen Centreville Baptist Church nearly 400 pieces in U.S. news- (703) 830-3333 www.cbcva.org print media in 2016 presenting the true teachings of Islam. In that same time span, AMYA USA has at Centreville United fed upwards of 170,000 people and collected 5,000 units of blood Methodist Church in service of our fellow Americans. 703-778-9422 (703) 830-2684 www.Centreville-UMC.org Zahid Yousaf Centreville 12 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com