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Lauren Bobby (left) and Nicole Schmitt perform Ahmad Maaty dances to “Bird of the Night” during last year’s cabaret. “Paris in June” in the 2016 event. Remembrance Cabaret Honors Reema Samaha th the whole family. ber, “Andaloosia.” Joining her will be alumni 10 annual event “I am very excited to see so many alumni dancers of the Contemporary Dance En- and returning artists from the DMV, New semble of Tech: Vanessa Bush, Kait is June 17 at York, Richmond and Chicago join in cel- Mechling, Kathryn Montgomery, Christian ebrating the vibrant life of Reema,” said Rumley and Liz Spikes. Westfield High. Westfield grad and event organizer Ashley “This piece is very special because this Dillard. “Each year, I am enthralled by the was the belly dance choreographed by By Bonnie Hobbs level of talent, and love that the perform- Reema for the Contemporary Dance En- ers share it with us. It is an incredible night semble of Virginia Tech for its spring 2007 en years have passed since for the community, and I hope everyone will showcase,” said Dillard. “‘Andaloosia’ has Westfield High grad Reema come celebrate life through the arts with been performed almost every year since Samaha lost her life in the Vir- us.” then by members of the company.” T th ginia Tech tragedy. But she lives Since this is the 10 -anniversary show, Another highlight of the show will be on in the hearts of her friends and family; Dillard wanted to have as many Westfield improv sketch comedy featuring Westfield and each year, they hold a Remembrance alumni participating as possible — and this alumni, many of whom are working pro- Cabaret in her honor. event is chocked full of them. Hosting will fessionally as improv artists in New York, This year’s event is set for Saturday, June be improv sketch artists and Westfield grads Chicago and Richmond. Among them are 17, at 7 p.m., in the Westfield auditorium, Jesse Leahy and Branson Reese. Reese and Leahy, plus Megan Meadows, Reema Samaha loved to dance. 4700 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. It’s a free, Samaha was a talented dancer, herself; Michelle Murgia, Will Quin, Dallas Sweezy ber, too. fun-filled evening of singing, dancing and and in her honor, Westfield alumnus and Joe Schumacher. There’ll be a bake sale and raffle during comedy skits, providing entertainment for Adrienne Clark will be performing the num- Westfield grad and professional dancer intermission. Among the raffle items will Roundups Lauren De Vera will perform a solo dance be a bike, a whole lamb (to eat) from Three number, as well as a group number with Bags Wool Farm, $400 worth of tickets to time to properly instruct the caregiver her dance company. Professional dancer, current Broadway shows from Free Carseat on the correct use of the child seat. Call actor and choreographer Ahmad Maaty will broadway.com, and a private wine class and 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm do a group dance with Laura Lamp, Jordan tasting for 20 people from Total Wine. Inspections dates and times. Gehley, Lindsey Culin and Allison Frisch. Besides being a lighthearted evening of Certified technicians from the Sully Laura Walsh, another Westfield alumnus, entertainment, this event also raises money District Police Station will perform free, will be singing a solo, as will Herndon High for two charities that improve students’ child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Autism Safety Fair grad Molly Nuss. And Westfield grad Lauren lives. There’s no charge for admission, but June 8, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, Autism Speaks, National Capital Area Bobby will perform a song called “I lived,” all donations made that night will benefit 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No ap- Chapter, is sponsoring an Autism Safety along with fellow Westfield grads Bobby both the Reema J. Samaha Memorial Schol- pointment is necessary. But residents Fair, in collaboration with the Fraternal Hersey and Alex Merrill. arship Fund, as well as Angel Fund, which should install the child safety seats them- Order of Police, the Autism Society of “We are also excited to have Gin Dance supports the safety and wellbeing of youth selves so technicians may properly in- Northern Virginia, and Parents of Autis- Company perform again,” said Dillard. and school-aged children. spect and adjust them, as needed. tic Children Northern Virginia. The event Comprising this group are Shu-Chen Cuff, The scholarship fund is administered by Because of time constraints, only the takes place at the Fairfax County Crimi- Elizabeth Childers, Michelle Conroy, Shu- the Community Foundation for Northern first 35 vehicles arriving on each date will nal Justice Academy Range, 3721 Chen Cuff, Alison Grant, Julia Hellmich and Virginia. And each year, the foundation be inspected. Kristina Liu. Their dance number is called awards scholarships to eligible Westfield That way, inspectors may have enough See Roundups, Page 11 “Hello! Goodbye!” Nomadic Artist Dance and Herndon high school seniors who will Co. will be performing a group dance num- attend an accredited college in Virginia.

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CPMSAC honors local ‘Success Is Attainable for Everyone’ high-school students. By Bonnie Hobbs

he Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Commit- Ttee (CPMSAC) held its 32nd annual Youth Motivation and Academic Achievement Awards Program last Saturday, June 3, at Chantilly High. The theme was “Commitment to Mission: Pur- suing Higher Achievement and Academic Excellence.”

The students being honored walked in, Photos by Bonnie Hobbs as is tradition, to the song, “Celebration.” Noting the organization’s motto, “Only ex- cellence is good enough,” CPMSAC’s Chuck Coffin told them, “We encourage you to continue to work hard because the best is From left: Westfield High seniors yet to come.” Morgan Perry, Asia Jackson and Dignitaries attending included various Amber Sandoval received Cameron FCPS representatives, school administrators Guy Dudley Book Scholarships, as and counselors, plus School Board member did Centreville High’s Jalen Some of the graduating seniors waiting to receive their Ilryong Moon. “The late Shirley Nelson was Ragsdale (not pictured). achievement certificates. the founder of and visionary for this orga- nization,” said Coffin. “And I can only imag- partners with the schools Cameron Dudley Book Her parents helped her understand her ine that, as she’s looking down from heaven in offering its free tuto- Scholarship last year. She schoolwork, and then her family moved to today, she’s smiling, because this program rial program, Saturdays just completed her fresh- Northern Virginia. Clay enrolled at brought joy to her heart.” toward Excellence. man year at the Univer- Westfield and was impressed with how rig- Chantilly High Assistant Principal Karla During the event, both sity of Alabama, where orous schools here are. Hogan told the students, “Today we cel- Coffin and CPMSAC co- she’s majoring in both en- “I took public speaking as a freshman and ebrate the hard work you’ve done and the founder Johnny Nelson vironmental science and it changed my life,” she said. “It made me good choices you’ve made. But remember, honored former Westfield economics. And with a more extroverted and comfortable speak- today’s just the beginning of an educational High administrator, Pat 4.2 GPA, she made the ing in front of others.” journey that’ll take you wherever you want Williams, a longtime fall 2016 President’s List The point of education, said Clay, is to to go.” CPMSAC supporter. They there. “Do the best you can academically so you’ll Douglas Tyson, assistant superintendent presented her with a Centreville High senior She also joined the have options in the future. And if you con- for Region 1, conveyed greetings from vari- plaque in recognition of Kobie Turner received the university’s Pre-Law As- tinue to do your absolute best, you’ll look ous school system administrators and told her 31 years with FCPS. Shirley O. Nelson Memo- sociation, the Association back and have no regrets.” She also said the students it was an “honor and a privi- Six graduating seniors rial Scholarship, as did for Women in STEM and reading improved her speech and commu- lege” to recognize their accomplishments. were awarded scholar- Westfield’s Jordan several academic honor nication skills, and she learned the impor- “We’re proud of the dedication you’ve ships from CPMSAC. Bingham (not pictured). societies. And since she tance of “keeping things in perspective shown and the success you’ve achieved thus Centreville High’s Kobie had 36 credits toward her when considering my future.” far in your academic career,” he said. “This Turner received the Shirley O. Nelson Me- college degree when she graduated from But most of all, she told the students, “We is an example of what happens when stu- morial Scholarship, as did Westfield’s Jor- Westfield, she’ll be a junior next year, in- have to really think about what makes us dents dedicate themselves to academic, dan Bingham, who was unable to attend stead of a sophomore. She wants to some- happy and if the work we do reinforces our personal and social excellence.” the ceremony. And Westfield seniors Mor- day become an environmental lawyer. sense of purpose. All your achievements and “We encourage parents to work with the gan Perry, Asia Jackson and Amber “I’m living proof of what happens when the rewards you’ll receive will be meaning- schools so students can get the best educa- Sandoval received Cameron Guy Dudley you don’t give up on people,” said Clay. As less unless you’re passionate about what tion possible,” added Coffin. “Parents should Book Scholarships, as did Centreville’s Jalen a child, she had delayed speech and hear- you do. So be determined and dedicated to be involved and advocate for their children, Ragsdale, who also wasn’t there. ing and was also diagnosed with ADHD. Her whatever you want to succeed in, in life. and they should also create a learning en- The keynote speaker was Westfield 2016 parents found the right doctors to help her Take advantage of the help offered you and vironment at home where students can do magna cum laude grad Cara Clay. A former but, after 10 years of speech and language remember that success is attainable for ev- their work.” He further noted that CPMSAC CPMSAC participant, she received its therapy, she still struggled with academics. eryone.”

Westfield grad Cara Clay, Westfield senior Gabriel now at the University of Perez will major in Westfield senior Gracie Alabama, was the keynote Westfield freshmen Trenity Stanley (left) and Grace engineering at Stanford Wright will be an engineer- speaker. Jenkins sing the National Anthem. University. ing major at UVA. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ June 7-13, 2017 ❖ 3 News Democratic Candidates for Governor Run to the Left Two candidates try Age: 57 Currently: Virginia’s 40th Lieutenant Governor; previously served in the Virginia Senate to ignore moderate Bachelor’s Degree: Virginia Military Institute Medical Degree: Eastern Virginia Medical School records and Place of birth: Nassawadox, Va. Profession: pediatric neurologist repackage themselves Tom Perriello Age: 42 as hardcore Served one term in U.S. Congress, Va. 5th district Bachelor’s Degree: Juris Doctorate: Yale Law School progressives. Place of birth: Ivy, Va. Profession: attorney

By Michael Lee Pope Photo by Michael Lee Pope day he announced his candidacy earlier this egrets? Candidates for the year: a vote he made during his time in Democratic nomination for Congress to deny federal funding for abor- R governor have probably got a tions in taxpayer-subsidized health insur- few. But Lt. Gov. Ralph ance plans under the . Northam has too few to mention. During a Supporters of Northam have been using debate on NBC4 late last month, Julie Carey Perriello’s vote in favor of the Stupak-Pitts asked the lieutenant governor what kind of Amendment as a way highlight Northam’s mistakes he’s made that he regrets during long history supporting women’s reproduc- a recent televised debate, Northam did not Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam and former U.S. Rep. Tom tive rights. talk about about his two votes for George Perriello (D-5) debate in Fairfax County. “That amendment and the eventual com- W. Bush in 2000 and 2004. And he didn’t promise was highly restrictive, said Perriello talk about taking money from Dominion, efforts to get a smoking ban passed in Rich- Dominion and its executives during his run during the NBC4 debate. “And in working the utility that wants to build controversial mond after initial opposition from Republi- for governor. So he changed the subject. with reproductive justice advocates since pipelines through the state. cans. One of the old verities of political life “Not sure that qualified as a mistake,” then understanding just how much of a step “Well I tell you I don’t really have any in Virginia is that if you’re explaining, you’re responded Carey. “But let’s try you Mr. backwards it was in that space.” regrets, Julie,” said Northam. “But what I losing. And the lieutenant governor was not Perriello on that.” did learn was when I started in Richmond about to start explaining his support for That’s when former U.S. Rep. Tom THAT EXCHANGE reveals a curious phe- in 2008 as a senator … ” Republicans. And he wasn’t about to start Perriello (D-5) talked about an issue that nomenon in the race for the Democratic And then Northam told a story about his explaining the $40,000 he’s accepted from his critics have been focused on since the See Democratic, Page 8 Three Republicans Running for Governor Offer Dueling Tax Plans Cut taxes or raise taxes? GOP primary debate offers an unusual array of options. By Michael Lee Pope enue growth rather than spending under the median household in- cuts to pay for the tax cuts. come in Virginia, which is ou know that old saying “Our rates were set in 1972,” $65,000. On the campaign trail, Ythat nothing is certain in said Gillespie during the one and Wagner has attacked Gillespie’s life but death and taxes? only debate of the primary season. plan as an irresponsible giveaway Here in Virginia, there’s another “They have not come down in 45 to the rich — one that isn’t rooted certainty: Every year is an election years, and other states around us in experience in government. year. have been moving.” “Let me tell you something,” This year features a primary The idea is classically Republi- Wagner said during the debate. fight between three Republicans can: cut taxes and predict that will “It’s easy to say that when you’re running for governor, each with turbo charge the economy, creat- Ed Gillespie Corey Stewart Frank Wagner sitting here and you’ve never been his own separate and distinct tax ing jobs in the process. It’s the kind Age: 55 Age: 48 Age: 61 in state government.” plan. of trickle-down economics that Experience: Chairman of Currently: Chairman of the Bachelor’s Degree: U.S. To solve the problem, Wagner is “Well this is really more of a con- fueled the rise of President Ronald the Republican Board of Supervisors, Naval Academy proposing raising the gas tax to National Committee Prince William County Military service: nine years versation than Republicans usually Reagan back in the 1980s. and counselor to the Bachelor’s Degree: in U.S. Navy pay for buildings roads. The pro- have about taxes,” said Stephen Gillespie is selling the tax cut plan President in the George Georgetown Place of birth: Ruislip, posal echoes an earlier era in Vir- Farnsworth is a professor at the as a clean break from the last four W. Bush administration University’s School of England ginia politics, when Gov. Harry Bachelor’s Degree: The Foreign Service Profession: businessman University of Mary Washington. years of Democratic leadership in Catholic University of Juris Doctorate: William Byrd suggested using the gas tax “You have a candidate willing to the Executive Mansion, a move to America Mitchell College of Law as a way to finance building roads increase taxes, a candidate willing the center right for a state that’s Place of birth: Mount Profession: attorney while avoiding debt. In Wagner’s Holly Township, New to abolish the income tax and then, sharply divided. Jersey plan, raising the gas tax would I guess, the Goldilocks plan, which “It would also result in hard- Profession: lobbyist avoid higher tolls on roads in is in the middle.” working Virginians who have had Northern Virginia and Hampton The Goldilocks in this campaign stagnant wages but rising costs would raise the gas tax in an ef- there probably aren’t a dozen na- Roads. Plus the proposal is built is former Republican National over the past three, four, five years fort to raise money for building tionally in the last decade or two on a sliding scale, which would Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie. when our economy has been stag- roads while avoiding high-cost decades who have run on a tax mean the tax would actually de- Back in March, he outlined a pro- nant having nearly $1,300 more tolls that have become prevalent increase like Frank Wagner is right crease when gas prices rise. posal that would lower the state in our pockets to spend as we see in Northern Virginia and Hampton now.” “We have an $18 billion deficit income tax rate on people who fit.” Roads. Meanwhile, Wagner is suspi- in the Virginia Retirement System. make more than $17,000 a year “I can’t remember a Republican cious of Gillespie’s tax proposal. We have a Rainy Day Fund for a from 5.75 percent to 5.15 percent. ONE IDEA that’s not classically candidate for statewide office in Specifically he’s critical of how it’s recession that should be at $2.4 For someone making more than Republican is raising taxes. But Virginia running on a tax in- been sold. For example, Gillespie’s billion. It’s down to less than $300 $60,000 a year, that would mean that’s what state Sen. Frank crease,” said Quentin Kidd, a po- plan would save $1,300 a year for million right now.” about $400 less in taxes a year. Wagner (R-7) wants to do with the litical science professor at Chris- families that make more than Gillespie’s proposal relies on rev- gas tax. He’s proposing a plan that topher Newport University. “And $100,000 a year. But that’s well See Three, Page 8 4 ❖ Centre View ❖ June 7-13, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

John Carey Karrie Delaney Hannah Risheq Age: 42 Age: 38 Age: 25 Lives in: Centreville Lives in: Fairfax Lives in: South Riding Education: Bachelor’s in Married with two children Education: Bachelor’s Interdisciplinary Other experience: West American University, Studies – American Melbourne City Masters in Public Health University Council (Florida) from George Mason, Married with two children Fairfax County Citizens Masters in Social Work Other experience: Get Out Corps Council – former from Columbia the Vote operations in member, former chair University Louisville, Kentucky Raised: $85,942 Single, engaged Southern field coordinator Other experience: for People for the Volunteer on American Way presidential campaigns Raised: $12,922 for and Raised: $5,437 Primary in the 67th in Loudoun County. Three Democrats Delaney, who chairs the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees, has some elected with similar views, official experience as a prior member of the West Melbourne City Council in Florida and divergent experience. worked for several non-profits, addressing By Andrea Worker issues of youth in foster care, juvenile of- fenders and sex trafficking. She also has the n a district that went for Hillary Clinton most endorsements of the three Democrats, Iover Donald Trump by 22 points in last including U.S. Rep. (D-11), year’s presidential election, three Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair- Democratic candidates for the House of Del- man Sharon Bulova, Supervisor Kathy egates are vying for the opportunity to capi- Smith (D-Sully) and several delegates. talize on that political momentum and try Delaney has also been the top fundraiser to unseat incumbent James LeMunyon (R- among the Democratic candidates. 67). LeMunyon, first elected in 2009, ran Carey has worked for political causes with unopposed and unchallenged in the 2015 organizations like Get Out the Vote and election. People for the American Way. Adopted with Candidate John Carey thinks that kind of his twin brother from Bangalore, India, he one-horse race doesn’t give the residents of spent much of his life living abroad with the 67th district “the choice they deserve. his single-parent adoptive dad, a former Without meaningful choices, we can’t own Peace Corps volunteer and then a 30-year and grow our own future.” employee with the international humani- Karrie Delaney and Hannah Risheq have tarian agency CARE. also flung their political hats into the ring, “Humanitarianism and knowing how to declaring themselves ready to do the job in understand all people from all places, cul- Richmond. The district includes South tures and religions — that’s just how we Riding in Loudoun County and Chantilly were raised,” said Carey, “and something I and parts of Centreville, Fair Lakes and uniquely bring to the table.” Oakton in Fairfax County, and is 88.77 per- “I am the only life-long Democrat running cent in Fairfax County and 11.23 percent See Primary, Page 10

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ June 7-13, 2017 ❖ 7 News Three Republicans Running for Governor Offer Dueling Tax Plans From Page 4 Top Gillespie Donors Top Wagner Donors Top Stewart Donors REPUBLICANS USUALLY run on cutting ❖ $1.5 million from Let’s Grow Virginia, a ❖ $205,000 from Wagner’s Senate campaign ❖ $429,000 from Stewart’s Prince William taxes. And although Gillespie has a moder- Henrico-based PAC, funded in part by Hilton committee, funded in part by the Virginia Senate County committee, funded in part by the Republi- ate plan for cutting taxes, another candi- Worldwide and Carly Fiorina’s super PAC Republican Caucus and the Republican Party of can Party of Virginia and the Republican Party of date in the race has an extreme proposal, ❖ $100,000 from Dwight Schar, a McLean-based Virginia Prince William County homebuilder with NVR Homes ❖ $23,000 from William Magann of the Ports- ❖ $35,000 from Christopher Ekstrom of the one that some Republicans are calling un- ❖ $50,000 from Florida-based private prison mouth-based concrete contractor W.F. Magann Texas-based private equity firm Ekstrom Properties workable. Prince William County Board of company GEO Group, which operates Corp LLC Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart wants Lawrenceville Correctional Center, Virginia’s only ❖ $10,000 from Stephen Ballard of the Virginia ❖ $30,000 from Manassas-based information to eliminate the income tax. private prison Beach-based general contractor S.B. Ballard Inc technology company Progeny Systems Corp ❖ $50,000 from Edward St. John of the Mary- ❖ $10,000 from Kenneth Allen Hall of the Vir- ❖ $20,500 from Charles Robbins of the “Virginia hasn’t had a significant surplus land-based commercial real-estate agency St. John ginia Beach-based Hall Pontiac GMC Newington-based home health care company CR in revenues, unanticipated unaccounted for Properties Inc. ❖ $10,000 from Virginia Beach-based commer- Associates revenues, in 10 years,” said Stewart during ❖ $40,000 from Richard DeVos of the Michigan- cial real estate firm Pembroke Enterprises ❖ $10,000 from Ahmet Aksoylu, an Oakton- the televised debate. “Ed’s plan is com- based investment management firm Windquest based Realtor with Aksoylu Properties Group (husband of Education Secretary Betsy pletely dependent on that. It hasn’t hap- DeVos) pened. It’s a charade.” Stewart’s solution? Ask state departments “My tax plan is dependent on a cut in says, the income tax would be eliminated going to replace it with? Are you going to to identify how they would slash their bud- spending,” he said. “We are going to reduce altogether. “That’s wishful thinking,” said do something on property taxes and push gets 30 percent, and then use those cuts as the rate from 5.75 percent to 4.75 percent Republican strategist Dan Scandling. “That’s it all onto the localities? I don’t think that’s a menu to reduce spending. in a single year.” Within a decade, Stewart not going to happen because what are you going to go over very well.” Democratic Candidates for Governor Run to the Left From Page 4 “Well, you know, you and I have both have Top Northam Donors Top Perriello Donors all done guns. You know that. You were a ❖ ❖ nomination this year. Both candidates are $200,000 from venture capitalist Michael Bills $500,000 from Sonjia Smith, Charlottesville deciding vote after Virginia Tech on some- trying to run to the left, abandoning their of Bluestem Asset Management LLC philanthropist ❖ $110,000 from Henrico-based Common Good ❖ $250,000 from George Soros of New York- thing that prevented Fairfax and other com- previously moderate or even center-right VA, a committee set up by Gov. Terry McAuliffe in based Soros Fund Management LLC munities from being able to demand fin- positions on a number of issues. So which March 2014 to raise political donations during his ❖ $230,000 from the New York-based activist gerprinting on concealed carry permits. candidate has a more difficult transforma- time as governor network Avaaz Foundation ❖ ❖ That was a deciding vote. There was never tion? Opinions are divided. Virginia Tech $77,000 from Thomas DePasquale of the soft- $125,000 from Alexander Soros, New York ware company Outtask LLC executive and philanthropist (son of George Soros) a moment where I was a deciding vote for political science professor Robert Denton ❖ $52,500 from Conrad Hall, retired president ❖ $75,000 from Courtney Smith, financial advi- the NRA.” says Perriello will have a more challenging and CEO of Norfolk-based Dominion Enterprises sor with New York-based East Rock Capital Both of the candidates support free com- ❖ time selling voters on his new progressive $50,000 from Washington-based DGA Action, munity college for Virginia students, al- persona. a super PAC funded by Democratic Governor’s As- sociation though they differ on how to finance it. “He has to explain that at the time I wasn’t Northam says no tax increase would be countering my beliefs, attitudes or values needed to finance his plan; students would related to abortion,” said Denton. “But I was ernor has yet to take a stand one way or production and other measures.” engage in public service to pay for free com- looking at my constituents in the Fifth Con- the other. Northam says the multibillion munity college in high-demand areas. gressional District and therefore trying to projects could create jobs and boost the THE DEBATE over guns has also been a “If they become certified in one of these represent them.” economy. sticking point in the Democratic primary. areas, then they will give one year back in Others aren’t so sure. University of Mary “Obviously we want the pipeline to be On the campaign trail, Northam has criti- public service at which time they will get Washington professor Stephen Farnsworth built with science and transparency,” cized Perriello for changing his position on paid,” said Northam. “So it’s not like they’re says Northam is in a more perilous position Northam said during the first debate in the National Rifle Association, a group that out there working for free.” explaining his votes for Bush. April. “We also need jobs in the common- once endorsed his campaign for Congress. Perriello says a tax increase will be “The anger that you see among Demo- wealth of Virginia.” During one of the televised debates this needed, especially for those making more crats really I think is going to create a sense Perriello has made his opposition to pipe- year, Northam turned to Perriello and re- than half a million dollars a year. He says that the votes for Bush were more problem- lines a centerpiece of his campaign, and he’s minded voters that he has received support that would allow people who attend free atic,” said Farnsworth. “Perriello may be pledged to reject campaign contributions from the NRA during a time when concerns community college to have the dignity to better able to explain away the very con- from the utility. Perriello says all that money were mounting over gun control in America. come home at night and tuck their children servative nature of his old congressional Dominion plans to spend on the two pipe- “That was since 2010,” said Northam. into bed. district.” lines in Virginia could be put to better use. “You served in Congress from 2008 to 2010. “We don’t need people giving back in ser- Perhaps the more thorny issue for “I’ve opposed these two pipelines,” he said That was after the Virginia Tech tragedy. vice,” said Perriello. “We have a private sec- Northam is his position on the controver- during that first debate. “I believe for a frac- What has changed about the National Rifle tor with jobs ready to hire people if we help sial pipelines Dominion wants to build in tion of that $6.7 billion, we could put tens Association between 2010 and 2017?” them just a little bit to get that certificate Virginia. Despite being asked multiple times of thousands more people to work on clean Perriello responded that times have and have the dignity of the kind of job they on the campaign trail, the lieutenant gov- energy, energy efficiency, localizing food changed. can support a family with.” Bulletin Board From Page 6 These are one-hour free sessions. count circle includes Manassas topics, assisting with homework, etc. caregivers of a frail older adult a Find out more and register at National Battlefield, Bull Run Hours are flexible, and volunteers break so they can go shopping, family and friends of addicts), “The www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ Regional Park, undeveloped areas attend a one-day training in attend a doctor’s appointment or just Image of God in You,” and “Handling olderadultservices/ and click on south of Dulles Airport, and many September before being assigned to have coffee with a friend. Volunteers Loss and Grief.” There are also Caregiver Telephone Support Group. other locations. 703-438-6008 schools. To see how volunteers are visit and oversee the safety of the support groups on Sundays, 10:10 Fair Oaks Parkinson’s Support [email protected] assisting their teachers, view the older adult for a few hours each a.m. 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Group for people living with STEM VOLUNTEERS. The American video clips at month. Support and training are For information or to register, call Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and Association for the Advancement of www.seniorscientist.org. To provided. Contact Kristin Martin at 703-383-1170, email family, meets on the fourth Saturday Science (AAAS) needs scientists, volunteer, contact 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or [email protected] or see monthly, 10 a.m.-noon at Sunrise at engineers, mathematicians, and [email protected]. [email protected]. www.jccag.org. Fair Oaks, 3750 Joseph Siewick physicians to assist K-12 STEM The Northern Virginia Long Term Fairfax County needs volunteers to Telephone Support Group for Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-378-7221 or (Science, Technology, Engineering, Care Ombudsman Program drive older adults to medical Family Caregivers of Older visit www.fairoaksparkinsons.com. Mathematics) teachers in Northern needs volunteer advocates for appointments and wellness Adults. 7 p.m. every second Tuesday Virginia during the 2016-17 school residents in nursing homes and programs. For these and other of the month. This telephone support year. Details of the collaboration are assisted living facilities. 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Photo courtesy of Geoff Robison and his team of trainers work to create an Getting Hurt in the Gym exercise program that is designed to de- crease pain and build fitness. should take the time to learn proper form One example that he uses to explain his Prevent and treat and seek the help of an exercise professional therapeutic strategy is knee pain, which he for advice as to how to perform various ex- says is one of the injuries he sees most of- workout injuries. ercises,” said Martin. “Investing the time to ten in clients. He observes the client’s move- learn how to move well at the beginning of ments to help determine the cause of the By Marilyn Campbell an exercise program will pay off in the long problem. “Maybe it’s coming from the foot, run.” because the foot is not strong enough, so hile sustaining an injury isn’t on Failing to do warm-up exercises before a your knees cave in when you squat,” he said. Wanyone’s list of fitness goals, a workout and increasing the intensity of the “Maybe your glutes [gluteal muscles] are recent study by the Center for exercise too quickly — either within the weak or maybe your quads [quadriceps] are Injury Research and Policy shows an in- exercise session or across multiple exercise Geoff Robison of Custom Kinetics weak. Strengthening these muscles can help crease in gym-related injuries in recent sessions — are among the leading causes in McLean shows a client how to stabilize the leg and help relieve knee pain.” years. Corrective exercise is among the of workout injury, says Martin. Not follow- use corrective exercise. Robison builds an exercise regimen that strategies for recovering from workout-re- ing safety procedures is another. For those dedicated to fitness, being told is designed to address a specific issue or lated injuries, but fitness experts are also “Some of the most serious exercise inju- to rest can be hard to hear, says Geoff injury. “One exercise that I might use is the emphasizing prevention. ries happen from not using common sense,” Robison of Custom Kinetics in McLean, but clam shell where clients lie down on their “Generally speaking, at some point it’s he said. “These can come in a variety of he says that it is possible to be active while side and open and close their knees,” he good following an injury to perform cor- forms, but may be due to trying to show recovering from an injury. “One of the hard- said. “When it’s a case of muscle overuse, I rective exercises to rehab injured muscles,” off, not wearing proper shoes or equipment est things for a runner with an injury to hear might use a foam roller or resistance bands said Joel Martin, Ph.D., Exercise, Fitness for the exercise mode, exercising in unsafe is that they have to stop running,” Robison to loosen and strengthen the muscles.” and Health Promotion Graduate Program environments, or not using a spotter for said. “But one of the worst things you can Bryant says that an injury can be an op- coordinator and assistant professor of Ki- heavy lifts.” do when you have an injury is lay down portunity to try a new type of workout. “For nesiology at . Even with safety measures in place, and not move. Movement, when done prop- example, if you’re a runner, but your knees “Depending on the stage of the healing Parker Bryant, a personal trainer based in erly, can be very healing. It can bring blood are bothering you, stop running for a while process the exercises may focus on getting Bethesda, Md., tells his clients that injuries flow and realign your body.” and try swimming to give your knees a rest,” blood flowing to the injured area, regain- can happen, even to the most cautious ath- Exercise can be used to help heal some he said. “After you’re been pain-free for ing strength in injured muscle or correct- letes. “For many common injuries, especially workout or sports related injuries, says more than a week, you’re probably healed. ing poor movement patterns that contrib- a muscle that’s sore because it’s been over- Robison. “Everyone who walks in our door When you do return to your normal exer- uted to the injury.” used, I usually advise clients to apply ice gets taken through an assessment,” he said. cise routine, don’t dive in with the same One of the most common causes of sports for about 20 minutes several times a day to “Whether it’s low back pain, a knee prob- intensity as before your injury. Gradually or workout related injuries is performing reduce any swelling and to rest the injured lem or shoulder pain, we find the root cause work your way back so that you don’t an exercise incorrectly, says Martin. “You body part,” he said. of the problem.” reinjure yourself.”

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Thank you, thank you!! the daughter of a Muslim Arab “Body cameras, as well as train- AC, SC, OC. immigrant father and and Jewish- ing,” she responded to the ques- American mother, and says she can tion on addressing perceived in- relate first-hand to the “reality of stitutional racism in law enforce- hate and discrimination” that too ment. “Energy efficient schools many of our residents have en- and building to save money, then countered, particularly of late. Af- make money” was her answer ter 9/11, her family’s restaurant about not only environmental con- in a small town in North Carolina cerns, but also where to find the “suffered an almost total loss of its funds to fill the budgetary short- previously loyal customer base, as falls. “The numbers show we could well as its good will in the com- produce about $1 million per year Announcements Announcements munity.” After the business was per school with clean energy.” To “burned to the ground after sev- alleviate unemployment and un- eral threats” the family moved to deremployment, create new and South Riding, where Risheq says better jobs and stimulate invest- they were “welcomed as the multi- ment in Virginia “work training cultural, multi-religious family programs … free community col- that we are.” Risheq sees herself lege with certain conditions, and as the “real progressive choice” emphasis on STEAM education.” with a fresh new voice, with vol- Carey got first crack at the ques- unteer political involvement and tion of how, if elected, he would multiple degrees from American convince his Republican col- University, George Mason and Co- leagues to support Medicaid ex- lumbia. “I know how to work hard, pansion in Virginia. His immedi- to apply myself, and do the re- ate response was that not doing search and work with others to so makes no sense. “It would mean Announcements Announcements find the answers.” health care for 400,000 more Vir- ginians, more jobs, more tax rev- ON SUNDAY, June 4, the candi- enues.” Carey said he would edu- dates sought to separate them- cate opponents, and mobilize the selves from their opponents at a people of Virginia, something he debate sponsored by the Sully Dis- has experience doing on a num- trict Democratic District and the ber of “get out the vote” initiatives. 67th Virginia House District Demo- “Let the people do the convincing. cratic Committee. State Sen. Dave Get them down to Richmond to be Marsden (D-37) moderated the heard.” event held at the Mountain View Marsden asked how the candi- Alternative High School in dates would tackle the fact that the Centreville. state ranks sixth highest for the Carey, Delaney and Risheq cost of a four-year college degree, agreed on a number of the issues, and 12th for community or junior Announcements Announcements particularly their desire to see the colleges. expansion of Medicaid in Virginia “Virginians shouldn’t have to and the need to address partisan choose between education and voting districts in the Common- debt,” said Delaney. “Innovation is wealth. “Some of these districts a big part of the answer.” Delaney look like Rorschach tests,” said said greater focus on innovation Carey. “We need an independent can help solve problems and gen- commission to address this.” erate revenue for all the state’s “It’s appalling that redistricting needs. legislation never even made it out The primary to decide who will of committee in this last legisla- face LeMunyon takes place on tive session,” said Delaney. June 13. Early voting is already Risheq said it was “time to give underway. the people back their voices.” For more information see There was no disagreement on www.elections.virginia.gov/voter- the need to address the state’s outreach/whats-ballot.html. 10 ❖ Centre View ❖ June 7-13, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Roundups Business Directory I Hope WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM I’m Right From Page 2 To Advertise Your Business, Call Karen at 703-778-9422 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, on Saturday, June 10, noon-3:30 p.m. ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL LANDSCAPING By KENNETH B. LOURIE Register at act.autismspeaks.org/ Good is not Having been a cancer “diagnosee” now for fairfaxsafetyfair. good, where eight years and exactly three months — as I sit better is and type on May 27, 2017, a lifetime consider- expected. ing the original “13 month to two-year” prog- Donate Blood at nosis I was given on February 27, 2009, I have -Thomas Fuller learned much about cancer that I didn’t know. 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It’s set for Oh sure, the early hairless days of heavy- duty chemotherapy (infused for six hours every Wednesday, June 14, at 7 p.m., at 4900 three weeks) were challenging, but it was a Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. The subjects process I had to endure — so far as I knew (I covered will include bicycle safety, keeping know a bit more now and there are many your home safe while away on vacation, more choices/protocols than ever before). soliciting information when someone comes It reminds me of a long-ago M*A*S*H epi- sode in which “Hawkeye” met a South Korean to your home, ticks and fireworks. woman after she drove — a Cadillac — into the 4077th. She needed medical help for her fam- ily. Col. Potter ordered “Hawkeye” to return I-66 Public Meeting TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE with the woman back to her home. Begrudgingly he went along, mistakenly think- VDOT is holding a public meeting on ing she felt a sense of entitlement. After a short Wednesday, June 14, in the Stone Middle time treating her family he learned how wrong School Cafeteria regarding the I-66 Outside he had been. Later that day, “Hawkeye” saw the Beltway project, which includes pro- the woman walking up a nearby trail carrying buckets of water on a pole. When he asked posed new tolled express lanes similar to her why she was doing that (getting the water the Beltway. The meeting is free and open that way, from wherever); she replied: to the public. No RSVP is required. See “Because that’s where the water is.” It struck http://www.transform66.org/. him — and apparentl — it struck me, too. As a cancer patient/survivor, that has always been Meeting time is 6-8:30 p.m. A brief pre- my approach/attitude. “Next man up,” a com- sentation will be held at 7 p.m., followed TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE mon sports refrain; no excuses, keep moving by a question-and-answer session. Informa- forward. tion will be provided on the current project Over the years, I have met many cancer status and schedule, and upcoming activi- patients; at the Infusion Center, at conferences, at work and at play. And I may be biased (no ties in the I-66 corridor. Staff will be on hand ‘maybes’ about it), but I have to say, we’re a to answer one-on-one questions before and fairly hearty and resilient bunch. Getting diag- after the presentation. nosed with a terminal disease — frequently out of the blue, is not exactly the stuff of which dreams are made. Quite the contrary. Nevertheless, many of the cancer patients Volunteers Needed I’ve met seemed to have faced their demons Western Fairfax Christian Ministries at and are standing tall against the worst kind of 4511 Daly Dr. Suite J, Chantilly seeks indi- adversity. Bette Davis is often credited with the quote: “Old age is not for sissies.” Well, neither viduals to volunteer for the following: is cancer. 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Visit wildcatsvscancer.wixsite.com. ways to teach a baby or toddler to Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Tuesday, 3 p.m. at the Chantilly Various times at Centreville Regional Combo Classic Golf Tournament. 8 how to express themselves with Practice English with a group of Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. a.m. at the Twin Lakes Golf Course, signing months before they can in students and adults. Free. Call 703- Legos will be provided for an Spend an hour with a volunteer tutor 6201 Union Mill Road, Clifton. This words. Cost is $60 for all four classes 502-3883 to reserve a space. afternoon of building. Grades 3-6. to practice conversing in English. tournament pairs golfers with and or $20 each. Classes will be taught Practice English Conversation Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a Various times and days. Reservations without disabilities to compete. $180 again in June. Visit Group. Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. at spot. are required. Call the library at 703- per team. Call 703-324-8782 or email www.novabirthcenter.com for more. Centreville Regional Library, 14200 Duplo Storytime. Every other 830-2223 to make a reservation. [email protected]. Art Guild of Clifton Exhibit. 10 St. Germain Drive. Drop in and enjoy Wednesday, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. at Bat Walk. 8:30-9:30 p.m. at Ellanor C. casual conversation and learning for the Chantilly Library, 4000 Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road, a.m.-8 p.m. at Clifton Wine Shop, PET ADOPTIONS 7145 Main St., Clifton. Includes oil adult learners of English. Volunteer Stringfellow Road. Develop and Chantilly. Walk through the paintings of European settings; led program. Call 703-830-2223 for reinforce early literacy skills for Adopt a Dog. Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. meadows and along the forest edges doors, windows, and flower shops. more. reading success. Ages 1-3 with adult. at PetSmart, 12971 Fair Lakes at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and use Free. Call 703-409-0919 for more. English as Second Language Book Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a Center, Fairfax. Visit a bat detector to find these night- Carolina Shag Dance. Wednesdays, Club. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at spot. www.lostdogrescue.org for more. flyers. Watch them feed and learn 6:30-10 p.m. at Arlington/Fairfax Centreville Regional Library, 14200 Live After Five. Fridays at 5:30 p.m. Adopt a Dog. Saturdays, 12-3 p.m. at about their ways. Call 703-631-0013 Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd., St. Germain Drive. Adults learning at The Winery at Bull Run, 15950 Lee Petco, 13053 Lee Jackson Highway. or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Fairfax. Free lessons at 7:30 p.m.; no English meet to discuss a book Highway. Every Friday night a band Visit hart90.org for more. parks/eclawrence. partners needed; dinner menu at chosen by the group. Call the library plays on the patio of the winery. Free Adopt a Dog. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. at Musical Production. 8-10 p.m. at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $8. Visit 703-830-2223 for book title. to attend. Visit Petco, 13053 Lee Jackson Memorial Richard J. Ernst Theatre, Annandale www.nvshag.org for more. Advanced English Conversation www.wineryatbullrun.com for a full Hwy. Adopt a puppy or dog.Visit NOVA Campus, 8333 Little River Open Rehearsal. Wednesdays, 7:30 Group. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 schedule. aforeverhome.org for more. Turnpike. Encore Theatrical Arts p.m. at Lord of Life church, 13421 p.m. at Centreville Regional Library, Mondays are Family Night. 5-7 p.m. Adopt a Dog. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. at Project presents their 21st original Twin Lakes Drive, Centreville. The 14200 St. Germain Drive. Drop-in at Villagio, 7145 Main St. $45 for a PetSmart, 12971 Fair Lakes Center, Broadway-style spring musical Fairfax Jubil-Aires barbershop chorus conversation group for adult English family of four. Call 703-543-2030 for Fairfax. Adopt a puppy or dog. Visit “That’s Life.” A song and dance invites men of all ages who enjoy as Second Language speakers who more. www.lostdogrescue.org for more. musical about life, love and the singing. Free. Visit want to improve their skills. Call 703- Legos Kids Club. Every other journeys we take along the way. $19- 830-2223 for more. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at the $26. Visit www.Encore-tap.org. www.fairfaxjubilairs.org for more. FRIDAY/JUNE 9 Toddlin’ Twos. Tuesdays, 10:30 and Plant Clinic. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at Centreville Regional Library, 14200 the Chantilly Library, 4000 St. Germain Drive. Thousands of Combo Classic Golf Tournament. 11:30 a.m. at the Chantilly Library, SUNDAY/JUNE 11 4000 Stringfellow Road. Early Stringfellow Road. A neighborhood Legos for children to play with. Ages 11 a.m. at the Twin Lakes Golf th literacy storytime with songs and plant clinic with horticultural tips, 6-12. Free. Call 703-830-2223 to Course, 6201 Union Mill Road, 30 Anniversary Community activities included. Age 2 with information, techniques, and advice. reserve a space. Clifton. This tournament pairs golfers Carnival. 2-5 p.m. at ImagiNation caregiver, free. Call 703-502-3883 to Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a Starlight Storytime. Every other with and without disabilities to Learning Center, 14428 Albemarle reserve a spot. space. Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the Centreville compete. $180 per team. Call 703- Point Place, Suite 100, Chantilly. Storytime for Three to Fives. ESL Book Club. Mondays, 7 p.m. at Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain 324-8782 or email robeta.korzen@ Rocknoceros children’s band, moon bounce, rides, games, prizes, face painting, crafts, vendors, and more. Rides require a ticket or wristband purchase day of. Register at http:// bit.ly/2ovZ4H4. Visit CENTREVILLE www.imaginationlearning.net or call COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP 703-817-1390. THURSDAY/JUNE 15 Biodiversity Gardening Lecture. 6- The Church of the Ascension 8 p.m. at the Sully Governmental Traditional Anglican Catholic Services Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., 1928 Book of Common Prayer, 1940 Hymnal, Chantilly. Laura Beaty and Donna and the King James Bible with Apocrypha Murphy, members of the Potowmack Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Holy Communion 10 a.m. Sundays Society (VNPS), discuss a program (with Church School and Nursery) that will benefit gardeners and homeowners who are interested in 13941 Braddock Road using a portion of their property to Centreville VA 20120 b support biodiversity. Visit vnps.org. in the “Old Stone Church” SATURDAY/JUNE 17 of Historic Centreville Children’s Science Center Lab. 6-8 www.ascension-acc.org (703) 830-3176 p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall, 11948 Fair Oaks Mall Blvd., Fairfax. Instill a love To highlight of learning STEM in all children by providing opportunities to explore, create and be inspired. $12, two for one admission special. visit your faith www.childsci.org for more.

SUNDAY/JUNE 18 community, Father’s Day Antique Car Show. 10 The Church of the Ascension a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, (703) 830-3176 www.ascension-acc.org Chantilly. The 44th annual car show call will feature more than 400 antique and classic cars and more than 100 vendors. $10 for adults, $8 for Centreville Baptist Church seniors and $7 for children. call 703- Don 437-1794 or visit (703) 830-3333 www.cbcva.org www.fairfaxcounty.gov.

at MONDAY/JUNE 19 Centreville United Dulles Chamber’s Annual Golf Scramble. 7 a.m. at Chantilly Methodist Church National Golf & Country Club, 14901 703-778-9420 Braddock Road. Registration and (703) 830-2684 www.Centreville-UMC.org Breakfast at 7 and tee-off at 8. Visit www.dulleschamber.org or call 571- 323-5304 for more. 12 ❖ Centre View ❖ June 7-13, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com