HomeLifeStyleHomeFall 2015 LifeStyle Style ❖ Little Rocky Run Life Centreville Inside Centreville ❖ Clifton ❖ Little Rocky Run wLwowc.Caol nMneecdtioan CNoewnsnpaepcertsi.oconm LLC online at wCewntwr.ec Voienwn ❖e c HtoimoenLnifeewStysplea Fpearll s2.0c1o5m ❖ 1 Home Home 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Fairfax NAACP SEPTEMBER 23-29, 2015 To Host Rallyinvolved had committed any crimi- nal offense. “Anyone who watched the 48- Seeking ‘Justice minute video released last week of Natasha McKenna’s last conscious for Natasha moments cannot help but be hor- McKenna.’ rified,” Ginwright said in a state- Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/Centr By Tim Peterson ment. “Those who have read the Centre View 52-page report from Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Raymond Morrogh and his conclu- airfax County NCAAP presi- sion that it was a ‘tragic accident’ dent Shirley Ginwright an- cannot help but wonder, ‘What Fnounced a rally will be held video was he watching?’” Sept. 27 to demand justice for Ginwright said she has been in Natasha McKenna, a 37-year-old touch with McKenna’s family woman with mental illness who through their lawyer and that the died in February after she had woman’s mother is planning to e View been held in the Adult Detention attend the rally, where she’ll make Center. her first public statement on the During a struggle with a team incident. There will also be speak- of deputies who attempted to re- ers from the Virginia and national move her from her cell and trans- NAACP groups, American Civil port her to Alexandria police —- Liberties Union, members of who had a warrant for her arrest McKenna’s family, the family law- — McKenna was tased four times yer and social activist groups. The rally will be held Sunday, Former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis and Michael Frey shake hands at the ceremony’s end, Sheriff Stacey Kincaid recently Sept. 27, beginning at 2 p.m. on while attendees give Frey a standing ovation. released a video of the incident, the grounds of the Fairfax County following a report from Courthouse, 4140 Chain Bridge Michael R. Frey (R-Sully). It was held at the In- Commonwealth’s Attorney Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. ‘The Epitome ternationalof aCountry Leader’ Club in Chantilly and put on Raymond F. Morrogh that he de- Tim Peterson by the Centreville Immigration Forum. termined none of the individuals It enabled the CIF to thank him for his unwa- Michael Frey honored vering support of the Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) which enables local immigrants /Centre View as Sully’s longtime to obtain jobs in a safe environment. It also gave the nearly 200 people attending the bi-partisan supervisor. By Bonnie Hobbs Centre View event the opportunity to tell Frey, 59, how much they appreciated all he’s done during his 24 years as the Sully District’s first and only supervisor. After serving 37 years in Fairfax County gov- eartfelt accolades, fond memories and ernment — including six terms in Sully — in Janu- good-natured ribbing marked Friday ary, Frey announced he’d be retiring at the end of Hnight’s Roast and Boast for Supervisor this year. So on Sept. 18, a roomful of dignitaries, Commissioner Shirley Ginwright, chairman, Communi- friends, government officials, church members, ties of Trust Committee and president of the Fairfax fire and police personnel, plus business, civic and County chapter of the National Association for the youth-sports leaders gathered to honor him. Advancement of Colored People, responds to protesters “Michael, you’ve done something no one’s been for Natasha McKenna at the public forum of the Fairfax able to do for years,” said U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly County police practices review commission. (D-11). “You’ve brought Democrats and Republi- cans together.” Noting how he served with Frey 9-24-2015 in home in five years on the county Board of Supervisors — Requested material. Connolly was the former board chairman — sensitive Time Connolly said Frey “brought disparate voices to- Postmaster: gether” there, too. Attention He also said the preservation of the historic #322 PERMIT buildings in Centreville’s Historic District MD Easton, PAID ❖ 1 “wouldn’t have happened” without Frey’s efforts. Postage U.S. And when two police officers were killed at the STD PRSRT ❖ September 23-29, 2015 Sully District Station in May 2006, said Connolly, Centre View “Michael was a calming voice and led the com- munity in nightly vigils.See Frey He showed Honored, leadership Page and 4 Sharon Bulova gives Michael Frey a hand-drawn sketch of the Board of Supervisors. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News st Presents Our 21 Annual LOTS OF FAMILY FUN SPOOKY HAY RIDES • MONEY MOUNTAIN MINERS MOUNTAIN SLIDE FALL FESTIVAL WIZARD OF OZ SLIDE W/ADDITIONAL SLIDE • MINI CAROUSEL & Pumpkin Playground WESTERN TOWN • GRAVE YARD AIRPLANE • MERRY-GO-ROUNDS INDIAN TEE-PEE • TUMBLING TUBES October 1 PHONE TUBES • GHOST TUNNEL thru October 31 SLIDE PUMPKIN FORT • FARM ANIMALS • MECHANICAL RIDES Fall is a great time to plant. Visit PIRATE SHIP AND PIRATES CAMP our Nursery for trees, shrubs and GHOST TRAIN • SPOOKY CASTLE FCFRD Photo all your garden needs! FIRETRUCK• MONSTER TRUCK SLIDE For More Information Call: SPECIAL EVENTS SAT - SUN 10–5 (703) 323-1188 FACE PAINTING www.pumpkinplayground.com Additional Fees for these Events: Firefghters respond to gasoline leak near the 6300 block of Multiplex BALLOON ANIMALS $2 Drive. WOBBLE WAGON $2 MOON BOUNCE $2 Gasoline Leak Reported in Centreville 9401 Burke Road PONY RIDES $5 Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department to investigate and inspect the pipelines in Burke, VA 22015 GIGANTIC units responded to a strong odor of gaso- the area and shut down several multi-prod- Garden Centre SELECTION OF line near the 6300 block of Multiplex Drive, uct pipelines in the area. Miller Environ- is open daily 8-7 PUMPKINS • CORN STALKS at approximately 12:05 p.m., Monday, Sept. mental is providing clean-up services at the Featuring CIDER • JAMS & JELLIES 21. scene. APPLES • HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS MARY APONTE Hazardous Materials units and investiga- The operation also was being supported CABBAGE & KALE • WINTER PANSIES tors subsequently determined gasoline was by the Department of Public Works and Cherokee Story CHRYSANTHEMUMS Teller, 9–12 present in multiple areas including a dry Environmental Services and Fairfax Water. Mon-Thu 9-8 creek bed, a sewer line, and a nearby re- The Virginia Department of Emergency Weekdays Fri-Sun 9-9 tention pond. The amount of spilled gaso- Management also responded. (Weather Permitting) line is to be determined. Three businesses in the shopping center ADMISSION $10.00 M-F; $14.00 SAT/SUN & Oct. 12 • WEEKDAY GROUP TOURS • SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE Colonial Pipeline also deployed workers were closed as a precautionary measure. Ridge Lake Animal Hospital Welcomes Dr. Rhonda Pierce to our practice Dr. Pierce is an experienced small animal veterinarian with advanced skills in small ani- mal internal medicine / ultra- sound and surgery. She graduated from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 and has been practicing in this area for 21 years. She also currently serves on the Board of Directors at The Hope Center. We are excited to have her on board with our team. Please come in to meet Dr. Pierce and welcome her! 1400 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 703-491-1111 • woodbridgeveterinarian.com 2 ❖ Centre View ❖ September 23-29, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Roundups Candidates on ‘Inside Scoop’ The non-partisan Meet and Greet Candidates Forum for certi- fied candidates competing for Clerk of the Court, Commonwealth ‘Your Vote, Your Power’ Attorney, Sheriff, and Director of the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District will be broadcast on Inside Scoop from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 28 on Channel 10. Candidates Fairfax County for each office have been invited to appear jointly in the studio for a session to present their positions and answer questions. Can- NAACP hosts didates awaiting their turns to appear before the studio audience will be in the adjacent conference room, meeting one-on-one with 70th Freedom constituents. Photo by Photo To join the live audience, go to the studio at 2929-S Eskridge Fund Awards. Road in the Mosaic District of Fairfax. Viewers at home will be able to e-mail questions during the broadcast to By Tim Peterson [email protected] or [email protected] or by calling Centre View Peterson Tim 1-571-749-1166. Directions are on the Channel 10 website. To stream the program, follow this link: Stream our Candidate .E.B. Stuart High School Forum live now on Inside Scoop! Follow the instructions “To seniors Anna Rowan, stream the broadcast, click here.” Ten minutes before the pro- Cassie Marcotty, Marley J View /Centre gram starts, touch the Watch Live button on the screen. The Finley, Abby Conde and streaming will last till the program ends. A videotape of the broad- Lidia Amanuel were bothered by cast will be posted both on the League of Women Voters of the the Confederate legacy of their Fairfax Area (LWVFA) website and on YouTube. school. Inspired by a history class This event is one of 13 Meet and Greets sponsored this year by with teacher Keith Bropst on the the LWVFA and its co-sponsors, the American Association of Uni- Massive Resistance anti-segrega- Fairfax County NAACP president Shirley Ginwright (left) versity Women of Virginia (AAUW), the Fairfax County Council tion policy, the girls set out to presents the community service award to Valerie (center) of PTAs, the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and the Voice of Viet- change Stuart’s name, mascot and and Rubin Cuffee (right), who accepted it on behalf of namese Americans.