Hats Off to Centreville High Newsweek Ranks It Sixth in Virginia

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MAY 24-30, 2012 25 CENTSVolume Newsstand XXV, NO. Price 1 Hats Off To Centreville High Newsweek ranks it sixth in Virginia.

By Bonnie Hobbs rate, number of AP/IB/AICE tests Centre View taken per student, average SAT/ ACT scores, average AP/IB/AICE ewsweek has just pub- scores, and number of AP courses lished its rankings of offered per student.

Photo by N America’s Best High Centreville’s totals for the 2010- Schools for 2012, and Centreville 2011 school year were: Gradua- High is ranked sixth in Virginia tion rate, 96 percent; number of th

Bonnie Hobbs and 246 out of 1,000 schools sur- AP/IB tests taken per student, 1; veyed in the U.S. college-bound, 93 percent; aver- “We have a good school, good age SAT score, 1611; Average ACT students, good teachers and good score, 23.6 (out of 36); and aver- community, and I’m really proud age number of AP classes taken per

/Centre View of them and their accomplish- student, 3. ments,” said Principal Mike Roughly 300 high schools in Vir- Campbell. “And now they’re reap- ginia took the survey, and ing the benefits of all their hard Campbell was thrilled that work.” Centreville was ranked close to the The ranking honors the top top. “Everything comes back to The cast of Centreville High’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” 1,000 public high schools in the having a good faculty, plus lots of nation that have proven the most community support,” he said. Spotlight Shines on Three Local Schools effective at producing seniors “We don’t conscientiously set ready to enter college. The list is out to make the top 100,” said Dezelick, Brandon Sanchez and Olivia Witt; Light- based on six components provided Campbell. “We want to do the best Westfield receives 20 ing, Ben Nelms, Robert Palack and Elizabeth Ross; by school administrators: Gradu- we can across the board for all our Cappie nominations. Sound, Dieter Stach and Arianna Willis; Critics ation rate, college matriculation See CVHS, Page 8 Team; Graduating Critic, Joey Biagini; and Rising Critic, Julian Sanchez. By Bonnie Hobbs “I was very proud of our musical, ‘Crazy For Centre View You,’” said Director Susie Pike. “l was hoping the Cappies would like it and that we would get some he Cappie nominations for outstand- nominations — but I never expected 20. I must

ing high school theater were just an- admit, I was a bit stunned.” Photo by Tnounced and, all together, Centreville, She’s particularly pleased for her young thespi- Chantilly and Westfield received 30 ans “because they worked so hard” and is especially happy that the musical received nomina-

nominations. The awards to the winners will be Bonnie Hobbs presented Sunday, June 10, at the annual Cappies tions in so many areas, notably the technical cat- Gala at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. egories of Sets, Props, Lighting, Sound and Stage For its musical, “Crazy for You,” Westfield gar- Crew. Said Pike: “Good shows are not just about nered 20 nominations. Chantilly received seven the leads, but are about the whole production and

for “I Remember Mama” and Centreville received all the elements involved.” /Centre View three for “A Christmas Carol.” Furthermore, she said, “I am so lucky to have Westfield’s nominations are as follows: Musical; had a great choreographer in Colby, plus great Song, “Slap That Bass;” Lead Actor in a Musical, dancers. Our costumes were amazing, and I could Colby Dezelick; Supporting Actor in a Musical, have listened to our orchestra all night long. I like Joey Biagini; Comic Actress in a Musical, the way musicals bring all the performing arts Centreville High Principal Mike Campbell and the statue Madeleine Bloxam; Featured Dancer, Corinne together — acting, singing, music, scenic artistry of the school’s wildcat mascot. Holland; Featured Actor, Mitchell Buckley; Fea- and technical aspects.” tured Actress, Sarah Schweit; Ensemble in a Mu- “We are honored to be able to perform our song, sical, Follies and Cowboys; and Choreography, ‘Slap that Bass,’ on The Kennedy Center stage [at Colby Dezelick. the Cappies Gala],” continued Pike. “I am very

It’s also nominated for: Orchestra; Stage Crew, fortunate to have such great kids and parents who #86 PERMIT Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg,

Olivia Witt, Ally Engelbrecht, Shannon Douglass care about the arts and devote their time and en- PAID and Serena Emanuel; Props, Sophia Alam, Sarah ergy to Westfield Theater.” Postage U.S.

Dickenson and Nate Schrader; Costumes, Bayleigh STD PRSRT Aschenbrenner and Zoe Hawryluk; Sets, Colby See Spotlight Shines, Page 8 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ May 24-30, 2012 ❖ 1 EXPERIENCE... People PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! Averaging in excess of 87 sales a year, it’s no wonder he has it down to a science! He knows how to negotiate and get your price and terms. He handles the appraisal, home inspection, the termite inspection and a myriad of other potential problems and guides you through unscathed. HE WON’T JUST MAKE YOU MORE, HE WILL SAVE YOU MORE!

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Troy Hayes, Kris Killinger, Rory Marcaccio The teachers’ work will be on display at La Bella w/full BA. Lower lvl rec room, 1/2 BA & Fin. walk-out basement w/full BA, C storage/laundry room. library & huge rec room w/wet bar. Schaffer and Pam Young will display their Luce through June and is also for sale. Killinger FAIR WOODS works as Artists of the Month at La Bella Luce in and Young are bringing their oil paintings; $414,900 Bright, the Town of Clifton. The shop is at 7137 Main St., Killinger paints flowers and still lifes, and Young open & spacious 4- lvl TH backing to and their show is titled, “Gli Insegnanti d’arte” does Tuscan still lifes and landscapes. Dreon will 5 ACRES treed common area! (Italian for “the art teachers”). show examples of her photography, Schaffer will Hdwd floors in FR, sunken LR & DR. Store hours are Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 offer her digital photography, and Hayes is dis- FR w/FP. Kit. p.m.; Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; playing his portraits of athletes done in pastels. HUNT CHASE w/stainless steel $999,000 Elegance abounds in this breath- appliances & brkfst taking home sited on 5 private wooded acres. area w/skylights & Privacy with every convenience only minutes door to rear deck. 3 away. 3 sides brick. 3-car side-load garage. upper lvl BR’s incl. MBR w/high vaulted ceiling Moldings & decorative columns throughout. w/skylights, full, updated BA & stairs to private Mn lvl library. Soaring 2-story great room w/brick FP. Dramatic open upper hall. Fin loft. Fully fin. walk-out bsmnt w/rec rm, full BA & 4th BR. Fenced brick patio. Great location CVHS Student Wins Gold Key Award bsmnt w/full BA, 5th BR, & rec rm. Rear deck & Much more! Sought-after school pyramid. close to commuter routes, shopping & more! By Bonnie Hobbs message, he said, is that “People aren’t always how Centre View they seem” and that, even those who appear to be dumb can actually be smart. Chung, himself, is well- amin “Paul” Chung liked to draw ever rounded and doing well in school; he likes sports, since he was a child. But he wasn’t se- plays basketball and has a 3.0 GPA. rious about his art Following his graduation from Centreville, he’ll be FALLS CHURCH VIRGINIA RUN H work until he was in high school and attending VCU for its art program and plans to ma- $549,900 One-level home on an acre $560,000 Gorgeous brick front home w/large, level, fenced backyard w/playset. 9' ceilings. started thinking about what he wanted to do after jor in computer graphics. “I’d eventually like to make lot! Tons of updates. Gleaming FR w/high cathedral ceiling, fireplace & hardwood floors. Huge updated atrium doors to the large, 2-tier deck. Large graduation. logos for companies, or it would be fun to work for kitchen with center island with kitchen w/center island w/custom breakfast Now his artistic talent Pixar,” said Chung. “I’d also breakfast bar. Stone front. 3 sides table extension. Spacious MBR w/cathedral ceiling & walk-in closet. Formal LR & DR. has earned the like to design my own T- brick. Huge sunken FR w/stone FP. Main lvl study. Side-load gar. Finished lower Recessed lighting. Great location! level rec room, den & full BA. Centreville High senior a shirts on the side.” National Scholastic Gold He won the Gold Key BUY OR SELL WITH ME— WOODGATE Key Award. And on June Award in Regional competi- USE THIS TRUCK FOR VILLAGE 3 BR, 3 BA, 1 in New York’s famed tion in February and then did $249,900 3-level end Carnegie Hall, he’ll re- the same in Nationals in ceive his honor. March. “The Regional win- unit TH FREE! “I can express how I ners were really good, so I backing to feel and what I like was surprised that my entry common through my art,” said went that far at Nationals,” area. 3-level Chung. “I mostly do Photo by he said. “But I’m really deck. Open floor plan with drawing with pencil or happy.” vaulted ceiling in LR. 2 Call Spencer Today. . .it will be Sharpie — hands-on He also shared the acco- the best move you ever make! fireplaces and more! stuff. But I also do com- lades with his Centreville art puter graphics.” Bonnie Hobbs teachers. “Mr. [Kris] DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS THAN THE BEST! His award-winning en- Killinger helped me with try is a red, computer- computer graphics a lot,” 703-266-SALE • www.seln4u.com graphics balloon that un- said Chung. “And Mrs. [Pam] zips to show a brain in- Young taught me drawing

/Centre View Spencer side. “There’s a saying techniques and what to mix that some people are ‘air- to get certain paint colors.” heads’ — and balloons And when he was a fresh- God Bless America. are filled with air,” he ex- man, he said, Rory Long & Foster Realtors plained. “So I showed one Marcaccio Schaffer “moti- that has a brain.” Hamin “Paul” Chung shows his national vated me to be more serious We’re .com! Chung titled his work, award-winning artwork. about art — she was really “Open up My Mind.” His encouraging.”

2 ❖ Centre View South ❖ May 24-30, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Roundups Cabaret in Reema’s Honor The Remembrance Cabaret for Reema Samaha is this Saturday, May 26, at Westfield High. The show starts at 7 p.m., but the doors open at 6 p.m. for a bake sale and silent auction. It’s an evening of songs, dances and comedy sketches in memory of Westfield High grad and Virginia Tech victim Samaha. The event is free, but donations are welcome. Attendees may contribute to The Reema J. Samaha Memorial Scholarship — awarded to students at both Westfield and Herndon high schools — and/or the Angel Fund, a nonprofit founded by the Samaha family to create safer schools and communities by focusing on issues of mental health, privacy laws and information sharing, and school safety. Route 28/I-66 Interchange

Photo by Meeting Scheduled Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) and VDOT are holding a public meeting to discuss the Route 28/I-66 Interchange. It’s slated Bonnie Hobbs for Tuesday, May 29, from 7-9 p.m., in the Sully District Govern- mental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. VDOT plans to implement two projects in the vicinity of that interchange to improve congestion and enhance safety. VDOT representatives also want to discuss future options for the ultimate /Centre View Route 28/I-66 Interchange. After the presentation, Frey and the representatives will listen to residents’ comments, concerns and suggestions; they’ll also answer any questions regarding the projects. Some of the cast of Chantilly High’s upcoming children’s play, “Cinderella and the Fair Oaks CAC to Meet Substitute Fairy Godmother.” The Citizens Advisory Council of the Fair Oaks District Police Station will meet Tuesday, May 29, at 7 p.m., in the roll-call room of the police station. It’s at 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial High- Children’s Play at Chantilly High way in Chantilly.

things all work out in the end.” Free Carseat Inspections ‘Cinderella and the She describes Cinderella as “a miserable girl who’s Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will Substitute Fairy constantly annoyed at how stupid her step-siblings perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, May 31, are,” said Rickenbach. “And when it comes time for from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Godmother’ her fairytale to come true, she finds that it’s not what No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child she expected, at all. At first, she’s patient, but even- safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and tually becomes angry and learns to stand up for her- adjust them, as needed. By Bonnie Hobbs self.” However, because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles Centre View Rickenbach is having a good time playing this role. arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may “She’s a unique character and it’s nice to play out have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the cor- eave it to Chantilly High to take a classic the transition of emotions. She’s not the typical rect use of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to con- fairytale, turn it on its head and come up Cinderella — she’s more quirky and has some fun firm dates and times. Lwith something hilarious. And that’s just traits, like how she learns to deal with her siblings what the school has done with its upcom- sarcastically. I also enjoy the sense of community ing children’s show, “Cinderella and the Substitute amongst the cast; we’ve all become friends.” CPMSAC Awards June 2 Fairy Godmother.” She said the audience will enjoy the show because The Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Commit- The curtain rises Friday, June 1, at 7 p.m.; Satur- “it encompasses humor for every age group. And the tee will hold its annual awards ceremony for middle- and high- day, June 2, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, June 3, at wide body of emotions and the loud costumes are school students on Saturday, June 2, at 5 p.m., at Chantilly High. 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door or online at dazzling, as usual.” www.chantillyhsdrama.com. Sophomore Brooke Johnson plays Lucretia. “She’s Featuring a cast and crew of more than 60, the in her 60s and kind of airheaded,” said Johnson. “She WFCM Seeks Food, Volunteers play was written by Chantilly Theater Director Ed laughs things off, even when she’s made a terrible Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ (WFCM) food pantry ur- Monk. And besides his own students, he’s invited mistake. She giggles, and you can’t stay mad at her. gently needs donations of oil (48 oz. or smaller); flour (2-5 lb. eighth-graders from Rocky Run, Franklin and Rachel She doesn’t really know or remember all the spells bag); sugar (2-5 lb. bag); rice (2 lb. bags); canned meats; salad Carson middle schools to be part of the play. to use as a fairy godmother; so sometimes, she’ll turn dressing, jelly; jam; spaghetti sauce, Ramen Noodles, canned fruit; “They’ll be in the ensemble and the big dance num- people into things she didn’t mean to. Or when try- canned beets, spinach, greens, and mixed vegetables; canned ber and will welcome children in the lobby before ing to get coachmen for Cinderella’s carriage, she garbanzo, lima, butter and northern beans; pancake mix and the show,” said Monk. As for the Chantilly thespians ends up with pigs, instead.” syrup; hot cereal and coffee. Also needed are laundry detergent, — who are mainly underclassmen — he said they’re Johnson loves her part because “Lucretia’s one of toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper and baby wipes. WFCM clients learning the acting process and “will be wonderful the funniest characters. She rambles and starts talk- are also in great need of gasoline cards. and ready by the time we get to opening night.” ing about one thing and ends up in a totally differ- Bring all items to WFCM’S food pantry at 13981 Metrotech Drive Saying the play has funny characters and jokes for ent place, and people have to bring her back. She’s (near Backyard Grill and Bar) in Chantilly. Volunteers are also children, teens and adults, he called it “silly fun for like a lovable, but frustrating, grandma. The things needed: the whole family.” she says are just crazy, and she doesn’t realize she’s Thrift store: Volunteers needed Mondays and Fridays, for two Portraying Cinderella is freshman Mia Rickenbach. being funny.” or three hours between 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Volunteers needed Tues “Cinderella’s fairytale is going on, but her fairy god- Children’s shows are fun, said Johnson, because mother becomes sick and can’t come and save her,” “the characters are so big. It’s like playing pretend, said Rickenbach. “So they have to call in a substi- and we dance to act out the spells. Cinderella’s a See Roundups, Page 9 tute, Lucretia Fossilwart. And the rest of the play tells all the disasters that occur because of it and how See Children’s Play, Page 9 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ May 24-30, 2012 ❖ 3 News Centreville Man Indicted: Mortgage Fraud Scheme

By Bonnie Hobbs ments. tained $1.2 million in mortgage loan pro- commit wire fraud. They are Peter Kim, 39, Centre View According to federal court documents, the ceeds, they [reportedly] applied for and of Fairfax; Bok Hee Lee, 37, of South Riding; total amount of mortgage loans approved fraudulently received a $350,000 home Jai Sek Lee, 50, of Ashburn; Jai Song, 41, Centreville man has been in through the alleged conspiracy exceeded equity loan, the proceeds of which were of McLean; and Erin Cullen, 32, of Fairfax. dicted by a federal grand jury for $1.5 million. As a result, financial institu- distributed among some of the conspira- They each now face a possible maximum Ahis alleged part in a $1.5 million tions suffered losses of more than $700,000. tors.” penalty of five years in prison when they’re mortgage fraud scheme. He is The indictment alleges that Lee and five The indictment states that Lee and his sentenced in August and September by U.S. Jea Min Lee, 34. co-conspirators “prepared and submitted conspirators allegedly “created fake docu- District Court Judge Anthony J. Trenga. In the four-count indictment returned last false, fraudulent and misleading mortgage- ments to corroborate false information con- However, although Jea Min Lee was in- Thursday, May 17, Lee is charged with en- loan applications for an unqualified buyer tained in fraudulent loan applications — dicted, he has not yet been arrested or ap- gaging in a conspiracy to defraud financial who would not have otherwise been ap- including a fake lease, fabricated bank state- peared in court. That’s because he is still at institutions into making fraudulent mort- proved for the loan. The fraudulent appli- ment and a bogus W-2. One conspirator also large and his whereabouts are currently gage loans. cations contained false information regard- falsely verified another conspirator’s em- unknown. Authorities say the conspiracy reportedly ing the applicant’s employment, income, ployment in order to qualify for the loan.” This ongoing investigation is being con- involved a mortgage broker, an unqualified assets, immigration status and intent to live The mortgage fraud scheme involved a ducted by the FBI’s Washington Field Of- straw buyer, an executive from a title com- in the property as a primary residence.” home in Gainesville and, last week in U.S. fice. Assistant U.S. Attorney Uzo Asonye is pany, and multiple intermediaries who pre- According to court documents, “One District Court in Alexandria, all five of the prosecuting the case. pared and approved fraudulent loan docu- month after conspirators fraudulently ob- conspirators pleaded guilty to conspiracy to

Military Notes To have military news listed in Centre View e-mail [email protected]. Photos, especially color, are encouraged. Deadline is one week before publication.

Army National Guard Pvt. graduate of Ball High School, Galveston. Drechsler graduated from basic mili- James Gonzales has graduated from tary training at Lackland Air Force Base, basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Army Reserve Pvt. Vichet Inhar San Antonio, Texas. Airmen who com- Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of has graduated from One Station Unit plete basic training earn four credits training, the soldier studied the Army Training (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, toward an associate in applied science mission and received instruction and Waynesville, Mo. Inhar is the son of Riab degree through the Community College practice in numerous different combat Inhar of Brookfield Drive, Chantilly. He of the Air Force. Drechsler is the son of skills and military procedures. Gonzales is a 2010 graduate of Chantilly High Pam and Bob Drechsler of Martins Hun- is the son of Anna Gonzales of School. dred Drive, Centreville and is a 2011 Galveston, Texas, and grandson of Carol graduate of Westfield High School, Wallwork of Centreville. He is a 2011 Air Force Airman Todd A. Chantilly.

Good Citizens Essay Award The Lane’s Mill Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution selected Centreville High School senior Kevin Chow as the recipient of the chapter’s DAR Good Citi- zens Essay Award. Chow, who will attend Virginia Tech, was presented with the award by Chapter Regent Charlene Gross and DAR Good Citizen Chapter Chairman Pauline Herpy. Crime Report

Activities reported by the Sully police department through May 18.

6100 block of Barros Drive. Tools LARCENIES stolen from vehicle. 14800 block of Basingstoke Loop. 12600 block of School St. Money Bicycle from residence. stolen from vehicle. 13600 block of Poplar Tree Road. 12600 block of Chapel Road. Phone Shotgun from vehicle. and money stolen from vehicle. 14200 block of Sullyfield Circle. 6400 block of Paddington Court. License plate from vehicle. Tools stolen from vehicle. 14100 block of Parkeast Circle. 14000 block of Westbrook Place. Equipment stolen from business. Tools stolen from vehicle. 14200 block of Sullyfield Circle. iPhone stolen from business. 14800 block of Hancock Court. VEHICLE THEFTS Tools stolen from vehicle. 5500 block of Sully Park Drive. Making the World a Better Place Honda Accord. Daisy Troop 3113 members at Virginia Run Elementary School has been working all year to earn 10 petals for their uniform which teaches them the Girl Scout law. This week the troop members earned their final petal — the pink petal which represents “Make the world a better place.” To make the world a better place, the girls Correction planted pink, white and yellow flowers in the flower bed under the sign at Virginia Run Elementary School. One of the parents, Russel Ramey, edged the flower bed, In the May 17-23, 2012 Centre View, the article on “Volun- cleared it of weeds and mulched it in preparation for the day. From left are teering on ‘Red Day’” misspelled the name of Ellanor C. Caroline Johnson, Eloise Latimer, Emily Bobek, Grace Ramey, Allison Nguyen, Sarah Lawrence Park. Van Buren, Ava Lawless and Ginny Fitch.

4 ❖ Centre View South ❖ May 24-30, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 30 Years Experience Brighter Future for Labor Center Clifton Valet Cleaners do. But we’re completely privately funded, so we Spot Removal Guarantee More workers have to work much harder for our financial support.” participating and CIF The CIF has already received the grant money, DRY CLEAN ONLY BLANKET MEN’S which is being used to keep the labor-resource cen- receives $20,000 grant. ter operating. It’s also applied for some smaller grants SPECIAL DRESS SHIRTS to allow the center to increase its staff hours. It currently has one full-time staff member and 50% Off $ 99 By Bonnie Hobbs .99 cents another who works three-fourths of the time. But (Mention Ad) 24 (min. 5 pieces) Centre View Foltz would like the latter person to be able to work full time, too. As it is, she said, “The only way we’re 5718 Pickwick Road 703.830.8066 ot only is the Centreville Immigration Fo- able to operate with that little staff is through the Centreville, VA 20121 Offers good thru 6/30/12 Nrum (CIF) running a successful labor re- generosity and gifts of many wonderful volunteers.” source center, but it just received the 2012 The labor center opened in December 2011 at 5956 Meyer Foundation Grant for $20,000. Centreville Crest Lane, beside Brick Pizza, on the “It’s wonderful,” said CIF President Alice Foltz. “It’s lower level of the Centreville Square Shopping Cen- very affirming of all the things we’ve been doing.” ter. But it got off to a slow start. Although the work- Earlier, the CIF sent a letter of intent saying it ers were eager to meet potential employers there, planned to apply for the grant. Then, a few months the center encountered difficulty trying to encour- ago, a Meyer Foundation representative came to the age these employers to change their habits. Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) to check “Definitely, there’s been a continuing upswing [in it out. center usage], but we always can use “She spent a couple hours with our more to have the full participation of all

Bonnie Hobbs staff, board members and representa- the workers,” said Foltz. “But to have tives of Virginia Organizing, which pro- that happen, we need employers accus- vides our nonprofit status and does our tomed to hiring workers on the street to bookkeeping,” said Foltz. “She wanted come and hire them at the center, in- to see how we were doing and how our

/Centre View stead.” programs were operating.” What would help most of all, she said, The Foundation provides funding to would be for local residents to hire work- various nonprofits in the Washington men there for miscellaneous jobs around Metropolitan area, and Foltz said the their homes, such as painting, yard work, representative was impressed with what repairs, etc. “We also encourage people she saw. “She liked the fact that the pro- Alice Foltz to come by and see what’s happening at grams were begun and done in a short the center,” said Foltz. “They can see time. And she was particularly interested in the ways what workers are available and how they could use in which the workers are involved in the decision- these talented workers in the future.” making and structure of the labor center and the CIF.” She said the center offers workers with a large To make sure the CIF is a viable entity, the repre- variety of abilities — not just people who can do sentative also checked its financial stability and, said manual labor, but those who are highly skilled in Foltz, “She was pleased with what she saw.” At the everything from masonry to drywall work, painting, end of April, the CIF got word that it was getting the carpet installation, carpentry and electrical work. grant. It’s a good deal for everyone, said Foltz, because “It’s really awesome,” said Foltz. “This certainly “We provide the opportunity for temporary employ- doesn’t solve all our funding needs, but it provides ment and we don’t take fees from either the workers us with a base from which to continue fund-raising.” or employers. We just provide a space for workers Actually, she said, “It’s unusual for a group like and employers to come together.” ours to proceed with no government funding. Most Furthermore, as things have turned out, the cen- nonprofits our size in this region receive some gov- ter is providing an unforeseen, but welcome, benefit ernment support for the community outreach they to other local residents. Foltz said tough economic times “have put into the job market people who have Prices Slashed Throughout the ENTIRE STORE! skills, but are not able to find long-term employment More information — and we serve them all. About 250 people have Our door close forever on Saturday, June 2! ❖ The Centreville Labor Resource Center is registered for temporary employment” and only Over 600 gowns 75% off now a member of the Dulles Regional Cham- about 90 of them are immigrants. Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, “There’s no state employment office nearby, so Second Wedding, Special Occasion, Ball Gowns, and More! Choose 75% ber of Commerce. from Daymor, Jovani, JSS Knits, Toula Knits, and More! ❖ we’ve ended up serving a large group of people who The CIF’s Spring Fiesta on April 27 was a Never Before at These Prices fundraising success. Donations and silent-auc- desperately need jobs,” she said. “We help people Typical Pricing off tion proceeds yielded nearly $4,000 for the get employment to make income which they then Daymor $599.00 Now $147.00 CLRC. spend in the community. So we’re also putting money Jovani $500.00 Now $125.00 COUPON Ursula $298.00 Now $74.00 back into the local economy.” Damianou $620.00 Now $155.00 75% off! Sportswear, related separates, cocktail dresses, evening pant suits, Business Notes Bring in coupon day and evening suits, accessories, and more! Misook, Ming Wang, for 250,000 points Ribkoff, Pleat Pleat and More! Blouses at $10! For the second consecutive store in Clifton on Saturday, June store with dogs and cats in need 1. Samsung 40" LCD TV, $549 Value. year, Odyssey Travel Inc. of 80% - 90% OFF! 2. Canon PowerShot Camera, $400. 2. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. of a loving home. The new Pet Clearance Dresses, Clearance Suits & Beaded Dresses! Famous Makers! 3. Saeco Espresso Maker, $350. Centreville has been selected 4. Canon Camcorder, $290. Pet parents are invited to bring Valu store is located at Colon- $99 Selected dresses and Prom Dress Specials! 5. DeLonghi Food Processor, $250. 6. Garmin GPS System, $160. for the 2012 Best of Centreville along their animals for refresh- nade at Union Mill on 5750 7. Keurig Coffee System, $160. Dress Boutique 8. Frigidaire Toaster Oven, $150. Award in the Travel Agencies ments, raffle prices, and discounts Union Mill Road, Clifton. For 9. Kick Sound System, $115. Washington’s Premier After 5 Boutique category by the U.S. Commerce 10. Tiger Rice Cooker, $100. on store items. The first 100 cus- more information, visit 6707 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101 Game Ends 6/02/2012 Association (USCA). [email protected] • 703-356-6333 tomers to make a purchase will www.petvalu.com. Store Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am to 5:30pm. Sale Terms: All Sales Final. receive a complimentary gift bag. For customer questions call No adjustments. We Accept: Visa, MC, Discover, AMEX. Pet Valu is opening a new Animal rescue groups will be at the 703-266-3696. 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This HERE ARE the names of other local men and in soccer, baseball and football who attended @MaryKimm is one place where we must commit the re- women who have died in Iraq and Afghani- Fairfax County Public Schools and was a 1999 sources to do better. stan and in support of the “war on terror.” We graduate of Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon More than 175 U.S. Military service person- repeat these names at least twice a year on School in Arlington. [email protected] nel from Virginia have been killed in Iraq and Memorial Day and Veterans Day to honor their Pfc. David Sharrett II, 27 of Oakton, died Jan, Editor in Chief Afghanistan, including several in the last year. service and to keep their memories in our con- 16, 2008 in Iraq. On Oct. 24, 2008, his father, Steven Mauren Aaron Carson Vaughn, 30, was one of 30 sciousness. David H. Sharrett, was on hand as the Oakton Managing Editor American service members and 22 Navy SEALs If you know of someone who should be in- Post Office on White Granite Drive was re- Kemal Kurspahic Photography: killed Aug. 6, 2011 when their Chinook heli- cluded in this list, or if you would like to share named to honor his son. But the senior Sharrett Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, copter was shot down in Afghanistan. Vaughn’s how you are honoring the memory of a family has battled to learn the truth about his son’s Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: family has ties to McLean and Burke. He is member or friend lost, or about the progress death, that he was killed by his lieutenant in Laurence Foong, John Heinly, survived by his wife, Kimberly, and their two of someone injured, please let us know. the confusion of a firefight. Just last month, John Smith children. Capt. Charles A. Ransom, 31, of Midlothian April, 2012, Sharrett Sr. obtained documents Production Manager: Jean Card Spc. Douglas Jay Green, 23 of Sterling, died was one of eight airmen who died April 27, confirming some of the details of his son’s Geovani Flores Aug. 28, 2011. when insurgents attacked his 2011, at the Kabul International Airport, Af- death and a subsequent cover-up, according Special Assistant to the Publisher unit using a roadside bomb in Kandahar prov- ghanistan, from gunfire. Sgt. Sean T. Callahan, to Tom Jackman of the Washington Post. Jeanne Theismann ince, Afghanistan. Green enlisted in 2007, af- 23, of Warrenton was one of two Marines who Army 1st Lt. Thomas J. Brown, a George 703-778-9436 [email protected] ter attending Potomac Falls High School. died April 23, 2011 in combat in Helmand, Af- Mason University graduate and Burke resident, @TheismannMedia Other Virginia losses since Memorial Day ghanistan: died on Sept. 23, 2008, while serving in Iraq. 2011: Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Venetz Jr., 30, of His unit came under small arms fire, and CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Capt. Jesse A. Ozbat, 28 of Prince George, Prince William died Jan. 28, 2011 in Afghani- Brown, 26, died from his wounds. Circulation Manager: Va., died earlier this month on May 20, 2012 stan, in a non-combat incident. Venetz had Sgt. Scott Kirkpatrick, 26, died on Aug. 11, Linda Pecquex in Afghanistan when enemy forces attacked his been seriously wounded months before. 2007, in Arab Jabour, Iraq. Kirkpatrick, who [email protected] unit with a roadside bomb. Spc. Sean R. Cutsforth, 22, of Radford, Va., Constructionman Trevor J. Stanley, 22, of died Dec. 15, 2010 in Afghanistan, when in- See Time to Honor, Page 7 A Connection Newspaper

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From Page 10 school after 9/11. Maj. William F. Hecker III, a 1987 graduated from Park View High School in Sterling, graduate of McLean High School, was killed in ac- and also considered Herndon and Reston as his tion in An Najaf, Iraq, Jan. 5, 2005. Staff Sgt. Ayman hometowns, was a champion slam poet. His father, Taha, 31, of Vienna, was killed Dec. 30, 2005, when Ed Kirkpatrick, calls him the “warrior poet,” and he an enemy munitions cache he was prepping for demo- and his wife help injured vets at Walter Reed through lition exploded. Army Capt. Chris Petty of Vienna the Yellow Ribbon fund was killed Jan. 5, 2006. (www.yellowribbonfund.org). Staff Sgt. George T. Alexander Jr., the 2,000th sol- Ami Neiberger-Miller of Sterling lost her brother, dier to be killed in Iraq, was literally born into the U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Neiberger, in August Army here in Northern Virginia, at DeWitt Army 2007 when he was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq. Hospital at Fort Belvoir. Alexander died at Brooke He was 22. Since her brother’s death, Neiberger- Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22, Miller has devoted herself to the Tragedy Assistance 2005, of injuries sustained in Samarra, Iraq, Oct. 17, Program for Survivors (www.taps.org), an amazing 2005. organization which provides emotional support and Lt. Col. Thomas A. Wren, 44, of Lorton, died in other services for families of the fallen. This Memo- Tallil, Iraq on Nov. 5, 2005. Marine Capt. Michael rial Day weekend, TAPS will bring together survi- Martino, 32 of the City of Fairfax, died Nov. 2, 2005, vors in Arlington for the 18th National Military Sur- when his helicopter was brought down in Iraq. vivor seminar, along with a “good grief” camp for 1st Lt. Laura M. Walker of Oakton was killed on children who have lost a parent. Aug. 18, 2005, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. CW4 Mat- Staff Sgt. Jesse G. Clowers Jr., 27, of Herndon, died thew S. Lourey of Lorton died from injuries sustained when an improvised bomb exploded near his vehicle on May 26, 2005 in Buhriz, Iraq. in Afghanistan on Aug. 12, 2007. Jonathan D. Operations Officer Helge Boes of Fairfax was killed Winterbottom, 21, of Falls Church, died in Iraq on on Feb. 5, 2003, while participating in May 23, 2007, when an IED exploded near his ve- counterterrorism efforts in eastern Afghanistan. hicle. Among other local lives lost: Lance Cpl. Tavon Lee Nicholas Rapavi, 22, of Springfield, died Nov. 24, Hubbard, 24, of Reston; 1st Lt. Alexander Wetherbee, 2006, during combat in Anbar province in Iraq. Army 27, of McLean; 1st Lt. Jeff Kaylor, 25, of Clifton; Coast Cpl. Andy D. Anderson, 24, was killed by enemy fire Guard Petty Officer Nathan B. Bruckenthal, 24, of in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Herndon; Army Chief Warrant Officer Sharon T. Airman 1st Class LeeBernard E. Chavis, 21, was Swartworth, 43, of Mount Vernon; Command Sgt. killed Oct. 14, 2006, by sniper fire in Iraq, trying to Maj. James D. Blankenbecler, 40, of Mount Vernon; protect civilians from a roadside bomb. Capt. James F. Adamouski, 29, of Springfield; Sgt. Spc. Robert Drawl Jr., 21, a 2003 graduate of T.C. DeForest L. Talbert, 22, of Alexandria; Marine Cpl. Williams High School, was killed by a bomb in Kunar, Binh N. Le, 20, of Alexandria; Staff Sgt. Russell Afghanistan, on Aug. 19, 2006. Verdugo, 34, of Alexandria. Army Capt. Mark N. U.S. Army Specialist Felipe J. Garcia Villareal, 26 Stubenhofer, 30, from Springfield; Marine Gunnery of Burke, was injured in Iraq and flown to Washing- Sgt. Javier Obleas-Prado Pena, 36, from Falls Church; ton Hospital Center, where he died Feb. 12, 2006. Marine Sgt. Krisna Nachampassak, 27, from Burke; He was a graduate of Herndon High School. Army Staff Sgt. Nathaniel J. Nyren, 31, from Reston; Capt. Shane R. M. Mahaffee, 36, a 1987 graduate Marine Lance Cpl. Tenzin Dengkhim, 19, from Falls of Mount Vernon High School, died May 15, 2006. Church, Navy Chief Joel Egan Baldwin, 37, from Ar- He was a lawyer, married, with two children. His lington; Maj. Joseph McCloud, of Alexandria, and parents live in Alexandria. Major Gloria D. Davis, 47 of Lorton. U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Kirven, 21, was killed in Afghanistan in 2005 during a firefight in a — Mary Kimm, cave with insurgents. He enlisted while still in high [email protected]

Letter Shameful is also openly gay. Write The shame of Virginia’s past Centre View welcomes views on is our massive resistance to the any public issue. Rejection The deadline for all material is inevitable march of civil rights. To the Editor: noon Friday. Letters must be I am extremely disappointed Mr. Hugo’s role in this anti-gay signed. Include home address and home and business in Del. Timothy Hugo for his vote and Virginia’s role will likewise be judged by history numbers. Letters are routinely vote and role as Republican edited for libel, grammar, good Majority Caucus Chair in reject- as shameful and obstruction- taste and factual errors. ing the nomination of Tracy ist to the inevitable extension Send to: Thorne-Begland for a judge- of civil and human rights to gay Virginians. Letters to the Editor ship. Mr. Thorne-Begland has a Centre View distinguished military record 1606 King St. and has served for a decade as Jerry Simonelli Alexandria VA 22314 By e-mail: an outstanding prosecutor. He Attorney at Law Centreville [email protected]

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ May 24-30, 2012 ❖ 7 News Spotlight Shines on Three Local Schools From Page 1 Publicity because it’s the first time it’s been a Cappie category and Chantilly “we were one of the first shows Chantilly’s heartwarming play, “I this year that did it. So it was nice Remember Mama” received nomi- that the girls were remembered.” nations for: Best Play; Lead Actress Regarding the acting nomina- in a Play, Amanda Miesner; Sup- tions, Monk said, “John really porting Actor in a Play, John stepped up and did a dramatic Downey; Stage Crew, organized by part, for the first time, and did a stage manager Emily James; Sets, really good job — and with an ac- A.J. Gresick, Drew Pardo, Roxy cent — which is really hard. And Shumate and Chloe Vasquez; Mar- Amanda was the core of that keting and Publicity Team, Nicole whole show. I knew she could do Paladeau, Stephanie Feeback, it, and she did. She held the en- Samantha Jones, Roshni Gorur, tire play together and gave a beau- Hattie Clougherty and Julia tiful performance.” Franke; and Graduating Critic, All in all, he said, “The nomina- Amanda Miesner. tions are the real honor and, if you “We’re always pleased to get win, it’s gravy. If not, it’s fine, be-

Photos Courtesy of Mary Nelms nominations because we know cause the Cappies Gala is a won- how strong the competition is,” derful night for the theater. The said Director Ed Monk. “So it’s kids get to dress up and have fun, hard to get a nomination.” De- and you don’t get a sense of com- lighted with his school’s nomina- petition and rooting against tions for Sets, Stage Crew and Play, people. The gala is more of a sup- he said, “The nice thing about portive night.” them is that they each involved everyone in the cast and crew.” He believes Chantilly has re- Centreville ceived Cappie nominations for For its production of “A Christ- mas Carol,” Centreville received Sets, every year but one. And The follies girls pose with male leads (from left) Joey Biagini and Colby Dezelick in nominations for Featured Actor, there’s a reason for that, he said. Westfield High’s musical, “Crazy for You.” “The kids pay attention to detail Anthony Ingargiola; Makeup, so, for example, when a door Ashley Avila, Emily Berkley and tremely talented actor. He is one makeup. “They oversaw makeup lished four times,” said Hudson. opens, there’s a wall or a room Christa Guh; and Graduating of the most dedicated people of his for over 60 actors, kept the dress- “That is a fantastic record for any behind it, not a black curtain,” said Critic, Kelly Strauch. And Director generation, as well as professional, ing rooms neat and did it all with critic. Monk. “They take the time to get Mike Hudson is pleased. exacting and a truly pleasant ac- smiles,” he said. “I was extremely Kelly has a very analytical mind, the details right. We have kids who “I am thrilled with the nomina- tor to direct.” impressed with the creative de- and her reviews are precise and are willing to do that, which is tions that Centreville received Hudson also said Guh, Avila and signs of Emily Berkley — they thoughtful. She has done an amaz- wonderful.” from the Cappies critics,” he said. Berkley really deserve the nomi- were striking and appropriate to ing job.” He said it was also terrific to get “Anthony Ingargiola is an ex- nation for “A Christmas Carol’s” the show.” “Centreville has been very for- a nomination for Marketing and Regarding the Critics Team, he tunate to have such talented stu- said it’s been a very active group. dents in the program, but this Each student on the team has seen year’s nominees really display the at least five shows. Graduating broad range of that talent,” he Critic nominee Kelly Strauch “has added. “I am so very proud of been a driving force on our Critics them.” Team, and she has also been pub-

CVHS Ranks Sixth in State From Page 1 water, and in a place where he students. We challenge them could make the most of his to be successful and always do money. Huntsville filled the bill their best.” and, after retiring from FCPS

Photo by Now, though, Campbell’s on July 1, he’ll take over the time at Centreville is drawing reins of J.O. Johnson High to a close. He’ll soon begin a School there, on July 2. new job with Huntsville City Instead of a Wildcat, he’ll be Bonnie Hobbs Public Schools in Alabama. He’s a Jaguar, but Centreville High worked 31 years in Virginia and will always have a special place 29 years for Fairfax County in his heart. And this latest Public Schools, and he’s been honor caps things off for him. Centreville’s principal since “It feels good to go out with /Centre View 2006. us being recognized — not only He’d already planned to re- as one of the top schools in the tire when the current school state — but also in the nation,” year ended and wanted to live said Campbell. “It’s kind of like in the South, fairly close to the icing on the cake.” Posing in stern 1930s style are cast members of Chantilly High’s play, “I Remem- ber Mama.” 8 ❖ Centre View South ❖ May 24-30, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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From Page 3 shiny. “The royalty will have four different colors in their dresses, with big hoop skirts and varying pat- familiar story, but this version tells what might hap- terns,” she said. “There are also animal costumes and pen if one, little thing changes.” sparkly fairies.” Portraying the evil stepmother is junior Kelly Dodd. Sophomore Sam McKee plays the prince. “He’s 27, “She’s mean to Cinderella and has a really annoying but still immature and awkward,” said McKee. “He laugh,” said Dodd. “She’s surrounded by idiots and likes playing with model trains, instead of getting thinks she’s smarter than everyone else, but she’s married, and he does everything his parents say. He really not. She loves her daughter, but thinks her also loves llamas and llama cheese and wants to be son is an idiot and babies him. She’s not scary, but a llama farmer.” goofy and obnoxious.” It’s great playing this part, he said, because he can Her character and Cinderella do some slapstick overreact and do strange things. Although McKee said comedy together, which Dodd’s enjoying. “In a it’s a bit difficult “to seem awkward on stage, with- children’s show, I can make big, over-the-top move- out actually being that way.” ments, and my laugh is loud and nasally. And my He likes children’s shows “because of the kids’ character has such a big personality that I can go in laughter and their reactions to jokes that you don’t every direction with her.” think are funny, but they do. It’s fun seeing them Dodd was also head of costuming, choosing attire have a good time. The storyline’s funny, and they’ll from Chantilly’s collection that would appeal to like all the humor and the relationships between the younger children. So the costumes will be bright and characters.” Roundups From Page 3 Meals on Wheels days and Thursdays, for two or three hours be- Volunteers tween 1-6 p.m., as well as Saturdays, from 2-5 p.m. For more information, contact Volunteer Manager Fairfax County needs Meals on Wheels drivers in Annette Bosley at 703-988-9656. Chantilly and group Meals on Wheels coordinators Food pantry: Volunteers are needed Mondays in both Chantilly and Fairfax. Contact Volunteer So- and Wednesdays, from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. lutions at 703-324-5406, TTY 711, Furniture ministry: One person is needed to [email protected] or visit help move furniture that will be given to clients in www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/vol- need. unteer-solutions.htm. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ May 24-30, 2012 ❖ 9 Schools

edy into a community-wide effort after losing her father and brother in 2007 when a repeat drunk driving offender hit their car head on. Two years later, she volunteered for MADD, working to spread the word about the dangers of drinking and driving. She then made it her mission to stop underage drinking in her community in an effort to make an impact on drunk driving. Last fall, she started Centreville High School’s Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) chapter. She will now lend her expertise to MADD and State Farm through the Power of You(th) program. Justin Brown with his sister, Olivia Ryan Wever with Doug and Linda Sue Wever. Jarrod Austin Branch of Justin Brown, a former major, to hopefully find his place Security at Fairfax Inova Hospital Centreville, has been named to the Westfield High School student, in radio and broadcast journalism. but is hoping to pursue a post in Dean’s List at The Citadel, The graduated from Old Dominion the Secret Service in years to Military College of South Carolina, University on May 4. He earned a Ryan Wever, a former come. for academic achievement. Branch diploma from the College of Arts Westfield High School student, is a cadet seeking a bachelor’s de- and Letters as a Communications graduated from Christopher New- Melissa Stegner, a junior at gree in Criminal Justice. Dean’s major, with an emphasis in Mass port University on May 12. He Centreville High School, is one of List recognition is given to stu- Media, and an English graduated with a Bach- 10 students nationwide chosen to dents whose grade point average minor, with an empha- elor of Arts degree in be part of Mothers Against Drunk is 3.2 or higher with no grade be- sis in Journalism. At School Notes Sociology, with a con- Driving’s (MADD) first Power of low a C for the previous semester’s ODU, Justin was also centration in Criminol- You(th) National Teen Influencer work. Branch and other Dean’s the founder of Monarch Media, an ogy, and an Anthropology minor. Group. Stegner was selected based List students will be recognized organization created to link jour- Ryan was also a standout player on her efforts to stop underage during a military dress parade in nalism forums around campus. for four years on the CNU football drinking at her school and in her the fall. After graduation, he plans to team. After graduating, Ryan cur- community. search for a job pertaining to his rently works for Old Dominion Stegner turned a personal trag- See School Notes, Page 13 Benches, Fountains, 25% All Trees Statues, Bonsai, & Shrubs Orchids & Roses OFF 2011 Stock Only “Me 50-65%50-65% OffOff PotteryPottery and My WashingtonWashington Area’sArea’s Dad” BiggestBiggest SelectionSelection To honor dad on Impatiens FREE ESTIMATES Father’s Day, send us your 97¢ Landscapes, Patios, Walkways, favorite snap- shots of you Reg. $1.89 Walls & Paver Driveways with your dad and Centre Visit View will pub- Our New Japanese Maples lish them in Hosta our Father’s House 30% OFF Day issue. Be sure to include over 300 varieties! Over 200 Varieties some information about Early Blooming Shredded what’s going on in the Rhododendrons and Hardwood Mulch photo, plus your name Azaleas Additional 25% Off 3 cu. ft. bags only $3.49 delivery charge and phone number and 9023 Arlington Blvd., town of resi- Fairfax, Virginia dence. To e- 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. mail photos, 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) send to: centreview@ 703-573-5025 connection www.cravensnursery.com news Open 7 days a week papers.com

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By Victoria Ross When it comes to complaints related to Centre View disabilities, the problem matches state trends. In Fairfax County, these complaints ousing discrimination cases accounted for 28.4 percent of cases from have been on the rise in 2006 to 2010. Similarly, disability-related HFairfax County in the past few discrimination comprised 27 percent of years. And the Office of Hu- complaints to the Virginia Fair Housing Of- man Rights and Equity Programs (OHREP), fice in 2010. the agency that enforces fair housing laws When it comes to disability-related issues, in the county, is shining a spotlight on the the county’s housing stock may contribute

problem through seminars for housing pro- in part to the problem. Three-quarters of Photo contributed viders, Realtors, community groups and the county’s housing was built prior to 1990. other interested parties. The Fair Housing Act was amended in 1988 “Sadly, housing discrimination is alive and to include disability as a protected class. Fair well and we’ve seen an uptick in complaints Housing Accessibility Requirements for new during the past six years,” said Kenneth multi-family buildings did not go into ef- Saunders, executive director of OHREP. fect until 1991, and many of the existing In contrast to national trends, discrimi- structures were not originally built to meet During a Fair Housing Conference last month, Kenneth Saunders nation based on nationality made up 25.6 modern-day requirements. (center), executive director of OHREP, presents Thomas Perez, Assis- percent of com- Although many tant Attorney General for Civil Rights with the U.S. Department of plaints to the cases may go un- Justice, with a Fair Housing poster created by a Centreville High county from “If you’re still thinking this reported, conser- School student. 2006 to 2010. In vatively there are comparison, is only about color and race, four million inci- about nine per- you’re way behind the dents of housing solve the issue, the investigation continues. The confusion in this case is not uncom- cent of com- discrimination in “A large percentage of our cases are re- mon among property managers. plaints to Hous- curve…more recently, there the U.S. per year, solved through mediation and conciliation, “This was an opportunity for education… ing and Urban according to esti- where both parties agree to meet and settle In fact, I was educated about this when the Development has been an increase in mates by the Na- complaints,” Saunders said. “It is very rare complaint was filed, and I contacted HUD (HUD) fall under tional Fair Hous- for one of our cases to go to court.” for guidance,” she said. “There’s a lot of this category. discrimination cases ing Alliance. Saunders said there’s usually a paper trail confusion out there with housing providers Although dis- In addition to to give investigators enough evidence to and the public about what’s protected and crimination involving national origin and its education and determine if a case has merit. allowed under the Fair Housing Act, and based on race re- outreach activi- While some cases involve blatant discrimi- what the ADA allows and requires.” mains an issue, disability-related issues.’” ties, OHREP in- nation, others are more nuanced, a matter In this case, an OHREP fair housing out- Saunders reports — Kenneth Saunders, vestigates and en- of one or more parties not understanding reach and education specialist provided free that in recent executive director of OHREP forces fair hous- the law. training to the property manager, and the years he has seen ing laws through For example, in April 2010, a Fairfax woman was able to keep the dog in her an increase in the number of complaints the Human Rights Commission. The agency County woman filed a complaint with the apartment. received by his office that are related to also investigates complaints related to em- OPEHR alleging discrimination based on “The important point here is to know your national origin or involve disability-related ployment, public accommodations, educa- her disability, which required a dog as an rights under the Fair Housing Act,” Fawcett issues. tion and credit. “emotional support animal.” said. “If you’re still thinking this is only about Saunders said his staff does a significant The property manager of the rental apart- color and race, you’re way behind the amount of education and outreach to comments where the woman lives told her that curve…more recently, there has been an munities with limited English proficiency. the association has a “no pets” rule. Accord- increase in discrimination cases involving Brochures detailing rights and how to file a ing to the property manager, the woman did national origin and disability related issues,” complaint are published in six languages – not provide any details that showed the dog County Ordinance had been trained as a “service animal,” and Saunders said. Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Vietnam- Under the County’s Human Rights Or- ese and Amharic, the second most-spoken asked her to leave within a month if the dinance, it is illegal to discriminate and DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS, Semitic language in the world, after Ara- dog remained in the apartment. deny housing based on: However, there’s a crucial legal difference ❖ Race Saunders said, are not filed by one particu- bic, and the official language of Ethiopia ❖ between animals governed under the Color lar group. “It runs the gamut. We have com- “Some landlords are uninformed about ❖ National Origin plaints from Latin Americans, Asians and relevant fair housing laws, which is why we Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ❖ Religion ❖ Pacific Islanders, as well as individuals from have a proactive education and outreach which requires animals to be trained so they Sex can be out in public - and animals governed ❖ Familial Status (families with chil- the Continent of Africa.” program for both sides – leasing agents dren under the age of 18, or who are During the past decade, Fairfax County landlords, and prospective tenants,” by the Fair Housing Act (FHA), said Patricia expecting a child) has become more diverse. Today, 48 per- Saunders said. S. Fawcett, a human rights specialist and ❖ Disability (if you or someone close cent of county residents are ethnic or racial attorney with OHREP. to you has a disability) “Under the Fair Housing Act, you have to ❖ Age (age 55 or older) minorities, and in 2009, one-third of new WHAT HAPPENS when the office receives ❖ Marital Status residents were immigrants. a complaint? demonstrate that you are disabled and that For more information about how to “In Fairfax County we consider our diver- OHREP has 11 full-time investigators, you have a need for an emotional support file a complaint or to become educated sity to be one of our greatest assets,” said most of whom are attorneys who are jug- animal that’s connected to your disability,” about protections under the Fair Hous- Fawcett said, stressing that even if there is ing Act, contact the Office of Human Fairfax County Board of Supervisor’s Chair- gling 35-45 cases at any given time. When Rights and Equity Programs at 703-324- man Sharon Bulova (D-At-large). “It is so someone makes a discrimination complaint, a “no pet” policy, a person still has a right 2953, TTY 03-324-2900 or important for us to make sure the rights of both parties are given the option to partici- to have an emotional support animal living www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/hrd our minority communities are respected.” pate in mediation. If mediation doesn’t re- with him or her under the FHA.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ May 24-30, 2012 ❖ 11 Centre View Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] Rams Defeat Westfield in Rainy Concorde Title Game Robinson baseball builds 3-0 lead before weather delay; go on to 4-2 title game victory.

By Rich Sanders It’s pretty easy to put on, not so easy to take Centre View off.” Ultimately, the game resumed following a oth the Westfield and Robinson base- long delay. After the teams had ample time to Bball teams, along with competing warn up again, “play ball” was the call. against one another in Tuesday night’s Robinson, who led 3-0 when the game was Concorde District tournament baseball cham- initially stopped in the third inning, went on pionship game, had to deal with sloppy, rainy to the 4-2 championship victory. weather conditions as well. Ultimately, follow- Initially, at the start of the game and prior ing a third inning delay due to rain, the Rams to the rain delay, things had gotten off to a of Robinson came away with a 4-2 finals win. somewhat rocky start for the Rams, although The title game was originally scheduled to they did take an early lead. The guests had be played on Monday night at Chantilly High, scored a run in the top of the first inning, but rainy conditions forced postponement to thanks to an RBI double down the left field Tuesday. While the contest did get played on line and off the outfield wall by Rams’ No. 3 Tuesday, the site was changed — from batter Chase Bailey. The extra base hit, which Chantilly High to Westfield. came with one out, plated Patrick Baker, who The 6:30 p.m. scheduled start got off with- had led off the game with an opposite field out a hitch. The game began with overcast double down the right field line. Danny clouds and the threat of rain, with a light Herrera, Robinson’s No. 2 batter, executed a Photo by Rich Sanders/Centre View sprinkle starting up later in the opening in- sacrifice bunt to move Baker to third before Westfield baseball players enjoy the pre-game minutes prior to the start ning. Later, in the top of the third with Bailey’s two-bagger accounted for the game’s of Tuesday evening’s Concorde District finals meeting versus Robinson. Robinson batting, the initial run and a lead Rain factored into the title game, forcing a third inning delay. rain began coming The title game was the Rams would never down harder. By the relinquish. time the half inning originally scheduled to Following the concluded, the rain Bailey double, Centreville High Sports Notebook was coming down be played on Monday Robinson’s Denis steadily and condi- Mikush walked and Wildcat track and field took part in the Concorde District Championship meet last tions were such that night at Chantilly High, Will Miller reached on week. While much of the young squad gained valuable experience, several upper- the umpire crew an infield single to classmen provided standout performances. Leading the list of athletes who quali- stopped play until the but rainy conditions lead the bases for the fied for the upcoming Northern Regional Championship meet was junior sprinter rain stopped or Rams, who were Michael Wright. He scored an exciting win in the 200-meter dash and a Virginia slowed down. forced postponement to threatening to score State-qualifying second place finish in the 400-meter sprint. Wright also provided a Players from both Tuesday. more. But Westfield strong anchor leg for the boys’ third place 4x400-meter relay team. Also helping teams helped pull a starting pitcher Bryan secure that third place finish were seniors Jay Cowen and Brett Martin, along with large, white tarp onto Drager retired the junior Alex Marmol. the infield. The state of the art field protector next two batters and Robinson left the bases In just her third race after returning from an injury, junior Rebecca Vinter finished also covered several feet of the outfield grass. full. in third place in the girls 800-meter run. Also successfully coming back from an Fans in attendance had sought shelter away But Robinson soon found itself in a serious injury was junior Sydney Pryor, who placed sixth in the 300-meter hurdles. from the ball diamond and the players, after jam upon taking the field. In Westfield’s first In the field events, senior jumper Philip Christophe advanced to regionals with a putting the tarp on, stayed in their respective inning at-bats, walks to the first three Bull- second place finish in the long jump and a fourth place finish in the triple jump. dugouts waiting to see what the remainder dog batters — Matt Pisarcik, Wade Arduini, Senior Sara Emsley placed third in the girls’ discus. Also qualifying for regionals of the evening would bring. The rain grew and Kyle Corwin — loaded the bases and was senior thrower Nathan Milton, who placed second in the boys’ discus and sixth harder and steadier. forced Robinson head coach John James to in the shot put. Music from the press box — everything make an early pitching change. Reliever Matt While finishing just out of the top three at the district meet, the boys’ 4x800 relay from the classic “Singing in the Rain” to the Spaulding, who started the game at shortstop, team of Chan Young Lee, Daniel Molina, Calvin Jones and Chris Jones met the Beach Boys — echoed throughout the mostly took over on the mound and somehow got regional qualifying standard at the Draper Invitational earlier this spring and will vacated ball diamond and stadium area. The out of the inning without the Bulldogs scor- compete at the championship this week. Sophomore Maryn Wood had already met game’s three umpires, along with game offi- ing. the regional qualifying standard in the 100, 200, and 400-meter sprints and, while cials and media personnel, filled a crowded The first batter he faced, Patrick not competing in the district meet, will compete in the regional meet at Robinson press box. McLaughlin, sizzled a hard ground ball to Secondary. Westfield head coach Chuck Welch came third base. Rams’ third baseman Herrera up to the press box, got to a computer, and fielded the ball and threw home for a force checked the weather forecast for the remain- play at the plate. Robinson catcher Kyle left-handed, plated the innings second run on der of the night on intellicast.com. A large, Hatterick, with one foot on home plate, made a fielder’s choice ground ball to second base. Correction motionless heavy rain cloud, it appeared, an outstanding short-hop catch of the throw When the half inning ended, Robinson had Centreville High senior Maggie Dulkerian, loomed over the area and was there to stay. for the innings first out. Spaulding then built a 3-0 lead just as the umpires were put- whose name was mistakenly omitted in last “It’s not the first time this year this has hap- coaxed a 4-6-3 double play to get his team ting a temporary halt to the game due to the week’s listing of All-Concorde District Girls pened to us,” said Welch, recalling a home out of the inning unscathed and Robinson still rain. The fairly long delay followed. Lacrosse members in the Centre View, was game versus McLean in which the Westfield ahead 1-0. But at night’s end, it was the Rams who indeed an All-District player this spring. ball field was covered by tarp prior to the start The game’s next scoring inning came in the had outlasted the elements and beaten a Dulkerian was named Second Team as an of the game. Eventually, the non-district meet- top of the third when Robinson scored twice strong team in the Westfield Bulldogs. attack. The fourth year Centreville student- ing got underway and was completed. to go ahead 3-0. Herrera and Bailey opened Both Robinson and Westfield are scheduled athlete has earned All-District accolades in Speaking of the huge tarp, Welch, talking the inning by earning walks. A wild pitch ad- to host opening round Northern Region play- each of her four seasons as a member of to the umpires and others in the press box, vanced both runners before Mikush hit a high off games this Friday night. Their opponents the Wildcats. Last year, she earned First said, “I’m pretty sure this might be the only sacrifice fly down the right field line to score will be Langley and Marshall from the Lib- Team All-District and Honorable Mention tarp [of this quality] in the Northern Region. a run and make it 2-0. Next, Miller, who bats erty District. All-Northern Region honors.

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FRIDAY/MAY 25 holding orientations for interested Purchase tickets online at Institute of on Saturday, June 9. Boys’ and girls’ Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to community members. Held at Performing Arts for Youth at http:// lacrosse semifinals are scheduled for midnight. Cost is $15. With Gina Volunteer Fairfax Office, 10530 Page www.ipayouth.org/shop.html or visit Tuesday, June 5 (girls’ semifinals), and DeSimone and the Moaners. Drop- Ave., Fairfax. Contact Jen Kivlin to any one of the studios in Chantilly, Wednesday, June 6 (boys’ semifinals). in beginner swing lesson from register for the next orientation at Ashburn, or South Riding. Finals are set for Saturday, June 9. 703-246-3895 or e-mail Westfield High is at 4700 Stonecroft 8:30 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 JUNE 4 AND JUNE 5 p.m. to midnight. At the Hilton [email protected]. Boulevard in Chantilly. Auditions for “The Producers.” 7 to Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 FRIDAY/JUNE 1 WEDNESDAY/JUNE 6 Park Center Road, Herndon. 9:30 p.m. Zemfira Stage is holding Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. auditions for “The Producers.” Contact Competititon Team Auditions. 6 SATURDAY/MAY 26 Cost is $15. With the band, Natty Zina Bleck at [email protected] or 703- p.m. Dancers should have a strong Brookfield Civic Association Beaux. Drop-in beginner swing lesson 615-6626 to schedule a time to background in ballet and jazz in order Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Guest 8:30 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 p.m. to audition. Performances will be to audition for the following year’s speaker is Shane Ayers from the midnight. At the Hilton Washington Thursdays through Sundays, Aug. 31 team. Dancers should arrive in State Corporation Commission and Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center to Sept. 16 at the James Lee appropriate ballet attire (black leotard, State Del. Jim LeMunyon. Ayers Road, Herndon. Community Center in Falls Church. pink tights, with hair in a bun) and will present a progress report on Jazzcats Café. 7 p.m. Centreville High Rehearsals will be in Centreville. bring all styles of current dance shoes School’s Jazzcats will be performing at (jazz, ballet, and tap). Interested natural gas line inspections in the JUNE 5-9 neighborhood and a status of the 3rd Annual Jazzcats Café. Then audition participants must call the FRIDAY/JUNE 1 negotiations with WGL. Meeting their prestigious guest band, Dave Spring Jubilee. Westfield High School Chantilly Studio at (703) 378-1800 to SuperDuper Benefit Concert. 6 p.m. to 10 held at Brookfield Elementary Detwiler & The White House Band will host the Virginia High School reserve a space. At Creative Dance p.m. Tickets are $7/door. Benefit concert for School cafeteria. will take the stage. Tickets are $8/ League (VHSL) Group AAA Spring Center’s Chantilly Studio, 14155 Charity Music Inc., a non-profit instrument advance; $10/door and can be Jubilee June 5-9. The Spring Jubilee Sullyfield Circle, Suite E, Chantilly. TUESDAY/MAY 29 purchased at [email protected]. will determine state AAA champions in donation company. 100% of proceeds go JUNE 8 TO JUNE 10 towards the organization. They use the Retirement Open House. 6 to Tickets includes entrance to the cafe, baseball, softball, and boys’ and girls’ donations to provide instruments to children 9 p.m. For Centreville High terrific music, and a dessert with tennis, soccer, and lacrosse. Baseball Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. At the who can’t afford them. Performances by local Principal Mike Campbell. At the beverage. 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The dancers 7900 Lee Highway, Falls Church, on 90 concerts and performances on eight Check out the page: Facebook.com/ Volunteers for Change, a volunteer compete regionally and nationally in Thursday, June 7; Friday, June 8; and stages, with a line-up of national, SuperDuperBenefit. The event is at Frying program for busy professionals, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Open, Musical Saturday, June 9. Girls’ and boys’ regional and local artists. Highlights Pan Park’s Visitor Center, 2709 West Ox students, stay-at-home moms/dads Theater and Contemporary categories. soccer semifinals are scheduled for are Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, the Road, Herndon. or anyone with limited time, is At Freedom High School, 25450 Friday, June 8, and finals will be held Legwarmers and Legends of Hip-Hop. Riding Center Drive, South Riding. Visit www.celebratefairfax.com. CENTREVILLE THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Traditional Saint Andrew Anglican Service 1928 Book of Lutheran Church Common Prayer Mount Olive Baptist Church Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays 6600 Old Centreville Road, Centreville, VA 20121 Christian Education for All Ages: 9:45 a.m. (with Church School and Nursery) Phone: 703 830-8769; Fax: 703 830-6718 www.mountolive-church.org. Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7 P.M. Wednesdays Adult Bible Study: Wed. 9:30 a.m. E-Mail: [email protected] 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA Our mission is to welcome all people, 703-830-3176 • www.thechurchoftheascension.org to grow in our relationship with Christ, and to serve the Lord Braddock Road and Cranoke Street Centreville, VA 20120 b www.saintandrewlc.org 703-830-2768

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Service Times: Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 AM Children’s Church and Jr. Youth Church- During regular Worship Service Sunday School (9:00-9:45 AM/ All ages) Spiritual Development Courses: (8:45-9:45 AM) Youth Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 AM (Rev. Bobby J. Ford Jr., Youth Minister) Sunday Worship Holy Communion (Third Sunday) 10:00 AM Services Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Bible Study 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. and Spiritual Development Courses: 7:00 PM (Includes Youth Bible Study) To highlight your faith community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 highlight your faith community, To

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