In the Fight Against Cancer

12 Pages·2017·1.8 MB·English

❖
Centreville Little Rocky Run
HHHooommmeeeLLLiiifffeeeSSStttyyyllleee
Page 9
JUNE 14-20, 2017 25 CENTS Newsstand Price
TThhee FFeessttiivvaall ttoo FFiigghhtt CCaanncceerr wwaass hheelldd oonn JJuunnee 1100,, aatt
CCeennttrreevviillllee HHiigghh SScchhooooll.. VVaalleerriiee NNgguuyyeenn ((cceenntteerr)),,
ffoouunnddeerr ooff tthhee WWiillddccaattss vvss.. CCaanncceerr CClluubb,, ssttaannddss wwiitthh
DDaavvee SSmmiitthh ffrroomm SSppeecciiaall LLoovvee aanndd TTaattuumm FFoosstteerr,, aa
cchhiillddhhoooodd ccaanncceerr ppaattiieenntt ccuurrrreennttllyy bbaattttlliinngg EEwwiinngg’’ss
SSaarrccoommaa wwhhiillee sseeaarrcchhiinngg ffoorr aa bboonnee mmaarrrrooww mmaattcchh..
0
1

e
g
a
P

s,
d
e
fi
si
s
a
l
C

❖

0
1

e
g
a
P

r,
a
d
n
e
l
a
C In the Fight Against Cancer
w
News, Page 4
e
Vi WWoorrkkffoorrccee HHoouussiinngg

e
r
t
n
e CCaalllleedd ‘‘LLiiffee CChhaannggiinngg’’
C
/
g
n NNeewwss,, PPaaggee 33
ni
n
a
M CCoouunnttyy HHoonnoorrss

m
o
T
LLoorrdd && LLaaddyy FFaaiirrffaaxx
y
b

o
ot NNeewwss,, PPaaggee 22
h
P
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ June 14-20, 2017 ❖ 1
News
County Honors Lord & Lady Fairfax
E
very year since 1984,
two individuals from
each of the nine Fairfax
County magisterial dis-
tricts, as well as two from the at-
large “domain” of Board of Super-
visors Chairman Sharon Bulova
are honored for their service to
their communities or for particu-
lar acts of heroism. For their dedi-
cation, these community caretak-
ers are named Lord and Lady
Fairfax for the year.
The 2017 honorees were feted
at a reception at the County Gov-
ernment Center on the morning of
June 6. Following this gathering,
the Lords and Ladies were es-
corted into the board auditorium
where their accomplishments
were publically acknowledged and
each received a certificate declar-
At-large Lady and Lord Fairfax, Jane Miscavage and John
ing their status.
J. “Jeff” Lisanick, with the Fairfax County Board of Super- Sully District Lady & Lord Fairfax, Trudy Harsh and
The Lords and Ladies will be
visors Chairman Sharon Bulova. Michael Frey, with Supervisor Kathy Smith (D-Sully).
making a few more appearances
during their reigns, including at June 17. Just to add another Britain. by his ancestor, the 6th Lord Fairfax the fact that there were more peers
the signature celebration for “jewel in the crown” of this event Nicholas Fairfax, 14th Lord of Cameron. in Virginia whom they would be
Fairfax County’s 275th anniversary, which promises fun and festivities Fairfax of Cameron, and Lady In announcing the visit by Lord meeting. “Only here in Fairfax,”
which will take place in the area for the whole family, the real Lord Annabella will help celebrate the and Lady Fairfax (the originals), she told him. “We’re special.”
surrounding the Historic Fairfax and Lady Fairfax will be joining founding of our county from when Bulova laughed that the noble — Andrea Worker
Courthouse in central Fairfax, on celebration all the way from Great the area was part of lands owned guests seemed a bit confused by
AT-LARGE -
CHAIRMAN BULOVA
Lord Fairfax: John J. “Jeff”
C E N T R E V I L L E
Lisanick is a former client at New
Hope Housing’s Eleanor U.
COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Kennedy Shelter. Desiring to give
back to the homeless community,
he joined the Consumer Advisory
The Church of the Ascension b Council (CAC) as an original mem-
Traditional Anglican Catholic Services ber in 2012. Since being elected
1928 Book of Common Prayer, 1940 Hymnal, chair of the CAC in 2013, he has
and the King James Bible with Apocrypha been a member of the Governing
Holy Communion 10 a.m. Sundays Board with a goal of preventing
(with Church School and Nursery) and ending homelessness. Lisanick
took his passion to end
13941 Braddock Road
homelessness to a new level in
Centreville VA 20120
July 2015 when he was hired by
in the “Old Stone Church” New Hope Housing as the residen-
of Historic Centreville tial coordinator of the same shel-
www.ascension-acc.org [phone] To highlight ter in which he was once a client.
He now serves as the coordinator
of residential services, overseeing
your faith seven different sites.
Lady Fairfax: Jane Miscavage
has been an asset to both Fairfax
community, County Public Schools and the
community at large. In 2007, she
The Church of the Ascension began serving as a founder and
call manager of the Food Allergy Sup-
[phone] www.ascension-acc.org
port Group of Northern Virginia,
where she helped over 400 fami-
Don Centreville Baptist Church lies access up-to-date allergy re-
search and health care profession-
[phone] www.cbcva.org als. Her commitment to children
at and families continued through
her service to #IamFCPS, a
Centreville United
grassroots organization that advo-
703-778-9420 Methodist Church cated for a fully funded 2017 FCPS
budget, and later, as the Vote Yes
[phone] www.Centreville-UMC.org
Meals Tax Campaign Manager.
Currently, Miscavage continues to
See Lord & Lady, Page 10
2 ❖ Centre View ❖ June 14-20, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com
News
‘I Moved Here and It’s Been Life-Changing’
Special financing arrangement makes workforce housing a reality.
By Bonnie Hobbs thority (VHDA), plus tax-exempt
D
bonds from the FCRHA and other
ignitaries and VIPs financing sources.
were all smiles last “Not doing this through tax dol-
week when they cut lars is a creative mechanism for
the ribbon for the of- making housing available,” said
ficial grand opening of Residences Bulova. “This was built with $13
at the Government Center. A 270- million in tax-exempt bonds at no
unit apartment complex in Fair cost to local residents. And because
Oaks, it provides workforce hous- it’s privately owned, it’ll generate
ing for people who otherwise tax revenue for the county.”
couldn’t afford to live in Fairfax Also pleased with the building’s
County. appearance, she said, “You can’t
But perhaps no one was happier really tell it’s affordable housing
than Dawne Sherman, a mental- because it’s attractive and blends
health counselor who works for the into the surrounding community.
county and just moved into an effi- And the county and developer also
ciency apartment there. She doesn’t did a wonderful job of preserving
make anywhere near the average the wooded area. It’s a place where
median income (AMI) for county people want to live and live next
residents – which, in 2015, was to.”
$113,208 – but she now has a place Noting that many people who
of her own. work in the county currently have
“I moved here six weeks ago and long commutes from elsewhere to
it’s been life-changing,” she said. “In and from their jobs, Bulova said,
the two years before, I lived with “This has been a long time coming
my parents — and I’m a grown for those who want to live and work
woman. I have a tough job and my Photos by Bonnie Hobbs in Fairfax County. Young people,
pay is pretty modest. But now, I Dignitaries and stakeholders cut the ribbon for Residences at the Government entry-level professionals and low-
have a 540-square-foot studio Center’s official grand opening. income individuals can now live
apartment and I love it. It has ev- near where they work.”
erything, and I’m truly grateful. I Jefferson will manage and main-
come home after a long, stressful tain the complex, but the county
day at work and don’t have a long will have oversight, since it owns
commute. I have a beautiful and the property. And Bulova said she
green place to live, here in the hopes the county can do partner-
county.” ship-projects similar to this one in
What sets the Residences apart the future. “Fairfax County is a
from other apartment complexes is leader in finding creative ways to
the special financing structure that leverage our resources,” she said.
made its construction possible, as “This will serve as a model and ex-
well as its lower-than-average emplify smart growth, going for-
rents. It’s geared specifically for ward.”
those making 50-60 percent of the U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11)
county AMI, such as teachers, pub- said those who make this county’s
lic-safety personnel and service-in- economy successful need afford-
dustry employees. This equates to able places to live while working
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly Supervisor John Cook. New resident and county
about $44,000 for a family of two, here. Doing so, he said, reduces
with Bernice Dolberry, the employee Dawne Sherman.
at or below 50-percent AMI, and traffic congestion, promotes diver-
complex’s first resident.
$53,000 for that same family, earn- sity and improves everyone’s qual-
ing up to 60-percent AMI. into the Residences, is also delighted about community room with couches and a smart ity of life.
Some 54 units are earmarked for those it because she needs help getting around TV, business center, parking garage and con- “When I became Board of Supervisors
making 50-percent AMI, and 216 units are and her apartment is accessible. “I have a nections to trails. chairman in 2003, we made affordable
for those earning 60-percent AMI. So, for scooter, a walker and a cane, and I can ride Paradigm Construction Co. was the gen- housing our priority,” he said. “We dedicated
example, at 50-percent AMI, one person my scooter into my house,” she said. “This eral contractor, and last Monday’s (June 5) one penny from the tax rate — nearly $171
making between $27,840 and $38,650 is accessible for me in the bathroom, the official grand opening came two years af- million between FY 2006 and FY 2016 —
could rent a one-bedroom apartment for kitchen cabinets are lower and the stove ter the project’s groundbreaking. But it only to affordable housing.” He also supported
$928/month. At 60-percent AMI, a person controls are in the front, so I can reach reached fruition because of cooperation the Residences and praised the work of
earning between $34,050 and $46,380 them.” among a variety of entities. Paula Sampson, then head of Housing and
could rent that same apartment for $1,135. The four-story, smoke-free, environmen- The project’s developer, Jefferson Apart- Community Development for the county,
The complex contains studio plus one-, two- tally friendly apartments were also built to ment Group, was able to lease the land from and her team, in making it a reality. After
and three-bedroom units, and pets are al- EarthCraft standards for sustainable and the county, and federal low-income tax cred- all, said Connolly, “Affordable housing is a
lowed. energy-efficient living. They’re on some nine its were obtained. A public-private partner- practical matter and also a matter of our
So, said county Board of Supervisors acres along Monument Drive, on the county ship was formed between the county, its values as a community.”
Chairman Sharon Bulova, “It’s pretty afford- Government Center’s perimeter, and back Redevelopment and Housing Authority At the federal level, he said, the
able for someone raising a family and with up to woods. (FCRHA), Jefferson, and Stratford Capital president’s budget would eliminate pro-
a lower income. This is beautiful, inside and Besides being across from the Fairfax Group. In June 2014, it became the first grams to prevent homelessness and tax
out, and is a very innovative way of provid- Corner shopping center, the complex’s project of its kind in Virginia to structure credits for affordable housing. “We’re go-
ing housing this affordable for folks in the amenities include an outdoor pool, tot lot, its financing via a combination of both 9- ing to fight those efforts in Congress,” said
workforce.” fitness center, outdoor lounge with grilling percent and 4-percent tax-credit allocations
Bernice Dolberry, the first person to move area, clubroom with Wi-Fi and billiards, from the Virginia Housing Development Au- See Workforce, Page 10
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ June 14-20, 2017 ❖ 3
News
In the Fight against Childhood Cancer
T
he Festival to Fight Cancer was
held on June 10, at Centreville
High School. The Wildcats Vs.
Cancer club, led by Valerie P
h
Nguyen, organized the event to raise aware- o
t
o
ness for pediatric cancer as well as to sup- s
b
port affected families. The proceeds raised y
T
by this event will benefit Special Love, an o
m
organization dedicated to supporting fami- M
lies affected by childhood cancer. an
n
in
g
Participants of the family /
C
fun run/walk gather at the e
n
starting line. tr
e
V
ie
w
Daniel Roads, a Centreville High
School Junior and a member of Ariana Larson from Centreville sits with her son
the Cross Country team, runs in Christopher, 4, and her daughter Samantha, 1, after
Valerie Nguyen stands with Rachel Gray, the Bald
costume on his way to winning participating in the Family Walk. Larson is a counse-
Princess, from Joy to the Kids.
the 2-mile fun run with a time of lor at Rocky Run Middle School where Valerie
12:30. Nguyen’s sister Cecilia attended.
From left: Audrey Gary, 8,
and Quinn McCrea, 7, both
Four-year-old MacKenzie from Centreville and stu-
Members of the Centreville Cross Country team, dressed Sabine, from Centreville, dents at Virginia Run Hope Mikolashek, 4, sits on
in costume, pose for a photo before the start of the 2-mile dressed up as Wonder Elementary School, are top of her dad Kevin
fun run. From left are Ajay Langhorne, Trevor Serrano, Woman to cheer on her ready to take part in the Mikolashek’s shoulders
Riley Lyons, Mason Barnes, and Nate Pasko. brother who ran. festivities and run. during the 2-mile fun run.
David and Esther Bae, and
Valerie Nguyen, the orga- their 18-month-old son
nizer of the Festival to Levi, played some of the Valerie Nguyen stands with
Fight Cancer, stands with festival games before her cousin Marc Neufcourt Members of the Wildcats vs. Cancer Club cheer the run-
Danny Nicholas, a child- taking part in the family from NeuStrat&PM, a title ners on. From left are Marah Ghanem, Zoe Kaiser, and
hood cancer survivor. fun run/walk. sponsor. Kristina Quintana.
4 ❖ Centre View ❖ June 14-20, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com
News
Fairfax County Retired Educators Award Scholarships
Aspiring educators from county
high schools receive awards.
F
airfax County Retired Educators area.
held its annual Scholarship Lun- Ashreil (Ash) Dennis, a graduate of Lake
cheon on June 8 to celebrate eight Braddock Secondary School, has been ac-
high school scholarship award re- cepted into the Maryland Institute College
cipients. Fairfax County Retired Educators of Art and was awarded one of three W.
(FCRE) annually award qualified high Harold Ford Scholarships. Anshu Sharma,
school students, who wish to pursue a ca- a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School
reer in education, with $2,000 scholarships. (TJHSST), also received a W. Harold Ford
This year, a record number of eight students Scholarship.
received scholarships from the FCRE. The final recipient of the W. Harold Ford
“In this day and age when educators Scholarship was Kathryn Tatum who gradu-
P
struggle to do the job they love, we need ated Oakton High School with over a 4.3 ho
t
these bright stars to go into our profession. grade point average and will attend o
If such qualified young people continue to Villanova University. As a senior, Tatum was co
n
go into our chosen profession, the future of editor-in-chief of the Oakton High School t
r
education is in good hands,” Director of newspaper and was a consistent advocate ib
u
Ford Scholarships Phyllis Rittman said ac- of peer tutoring. te
d
cording to the FCRE press release. The recipients of the Bobbi Vest Scholar-
From left: Jenny Jang, Centreville High; Emily Ready, Chantilly High;
Genevieve Brent, a graduate of Hayfield ship were Jenny Jang, graduate of
Jordan Perlish, Herndon High; Dr. Steven Lockard, deputy superinten-
High School, is the recipient of the Mary O. Centreville High School, and Jordan Perlish,
dent; Anshu Sharma, TJHSST; Katyryn Tatum, Oakton High; and Ashreil
Amber Trust Scholarship and will be attend- graduate of Herndon High School. Jang has
Dennis, Lake Braddock Secondary.
ing the University of Pittsburgh in the fall. not decided where she will be attending in
Brent has maintained over a 4.0 grade point the fall, but she will be the first in her fam- grade point average. She will attend the Carpenter Scholarship. Naanou is a 2013
average in high school and has worked as ily to attend college. Perlish will be attend- College of William and Mary in the fall. She graduate of Thomas Jefferson (TJHSST),
an active leader in Capital Area Peer Tutor- ing James Madison University in the fall. was the captain of the Chantilly Dance Team and is currently attending the College of
ing Association (CAPTA), a non profit that Emily Ready received the Fairfax County and a National Honor Society officer. William and Mary studying French and
works to develop peer driven writing and Retired Educators Scholarship and gradu- Paul Naanou is a three-time winner of the Advanced Math.
learning centers in the Washington, D.C., ated Chantilly High School with over a 4.3 Apple Federal Credit Union Herbert Grady — Erin Murphy
Unattended Cooking Causes Fire
U
nits from Fairfax
County Fire and
Rescue and the Met-
ropolitan Washington Airports
Authority Fire and Rescue De-
partment (Dulles Airport)
were dispatched on Wednes-
day, June 7, at approximately
7:28 p.m. for a reported gar-
den apartment fire in the 5100
block of Woodmere Drive in
the Sully Station area of
Fairfax County.
Units arrived on scene to
find heavy smoke showing
from the hallway of a three-
story garden apartment build-
ing. Firefighters entered the
apartment to find fire in the
kitchen area. The fire was con-
tained and then extinguished.
The fire did not extend to any
F
other apartment units. C
F
Two occupants reside in the &
R
apartment but were not home D
P
at the time of the fire. The fire h
o
was reported by the adult oc- t
o
cupant when she returned
Damages from a kitchen fire were esti-
home and discovered smoke
mated to be approximately $93,750.
upon attempting to enter her
apartment. There was one
smoke alarm in the apartment and un- stove-top. There were no reported civilian
known if it activated. Fire investigators de- or fire fighter injuries. Red Cross assistance
termined that the fire started in the kitchen was utilized for one adult and one child dis-
of the apartment. The fire is accidental in placed by the fire. Damages as a result of
nature and was caused by an unattended the fire were estimated to be approximately
pan of oil left on the heating element of the $93,750.
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ June 14-20, 2017 ❖ 5
Opinion
Fundamental Freedom to Choose to Marry
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com
@CentreView
Virginia is historically Loving Day, June 12, with a new state histori- ness imposing some people’s religious beliefs
Newspaper of
cal marker to commemorate the U.S. Supreme over others. ... I support the freedom to marry
Centreville
slow in extending Court’s decision in the landmark case. The for all. That’s what Loving, and loving, are all
Little Rocky Run
dedication marked the 50th anniversary of the about.” A Connection Newspaper
rights. 1967 ruling that overturned all state laws re- Judge Allen’s written decision begins:
An independent, locally owned weekly
stricting interracial marriage. The ceremony “A spirited and controversial debate is un-
I newspaper delivered
was held at the former site of the Virginia Su- derway regarding who may enjoy the right to to homes and businesses.
n 1967, Virginia was one of 16 states that preme Court of Appeals, where the case was marry in the United States of America. America Published by
banned interracial marriage and had heard before it reached the U.S. Supreme has pursued a journey to make and keep our Local Media Connection LLC
criminal penalties for violators. Mildred Court. The Lovings’ story is citizens free. This journey
1606 King Street
Jeter, an African-American woman, and told in a movie of the same Government has no has never been easy, and at Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Richard Loving, a white man, were married in name. times has been painful and
1958, were convicted and banished from liv- On Valentine’s Day, 2014, business imposing poignant. The ultimate ex- Free digital edition delivered to
your email box. Go to
ing in Virginia for 25 years to avoid serving a Judge Arenda Wright Allen, ercise of our freedom is
connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe
one-year prison sentence. On June 12, 1967, ruled that Virginia’s ban on some people’s choice. Our Declaration of
the U.S. Supreme Court, in Lov- same-sex marriage is uncon- Independence recognizes
Editorial ing v. Virginia, overturned the stitutional. In the opening of religious beliefs that ‘all men’ are created NEWS DEPARTMENT:
[email protected]
convictions of Mildred and Ri- her order, Allen quotes equal. Surely this means all
over others.
chard Loving, declaring the ban Mildred Loving in a state- of us. While ever-vigilant for Steven Mauren
on interracial marriage unconstitutional. ment she made in 2007 on the wisdom that can come Editor, 703-778-9415
— Mildred Loving, in 2007 [email protected]
Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote the opinion: the 40th anniversary of Lov- from the voices of our vot-
“Marriage is one of the ‘basic civil rights of ing v. Virginia: ing public, our courts have
Mike Salmon
man,’ fundamental to our very existence and “We made a commitment to each other in never long tolerated the perpetuation of laws Assistant Editor
survival. … To deny this fundamental freedom our love and lives, and now had the legal com- rooted in unlawful prejudice. One of the [email protected]
on so unsupportable a basis as the racial clas- mitment, called marriage, to match. Isn’t that judiciary’s noblest endeavors is to scrutinize
Bonnie Hobbs
sifications embodied in these statutes, classifi- what marriage is? ... Today’s young people re- laws that emerge from such roots. “Plaintiffs Community Reporter, 703-778-9415
cations so directly subversive of the principle alize that if someone loves someone they have assert that the restriction on their freedom to [email protected]
of equality at the heart of the Fourteenth a right to marry. Surrounded as I am now by choose to marry the person they love infringes
Amendment, is surely to deprive all the State’s wonderful children and grandchildren, not a on the rights to due process and equal protec-
ADVERTISING:
citizens of liberty without due process of law. day goes by that I don’t think of Richard and tion guaranteed to them under the Fourteenth For advertising information
The Fourteenth Amendment requires that the our love, our right to marry, and how much it Amendment of the United States Constitution. [email protected]
freedom of choice to marry not be restricted meant to me to have that freedom to marry These challenges are well-taken. … 703-778-9431
by invidious racial discriminations. Under our the person precious to me, even if others “The Court is compelled to conclude that
Karen Washburn
Constitution, the freedom to marry, or not thought he was the ‘wrong kind of person’ for Virginia’s Marriage Laws unconstitutionally Display Advertising, 703-778-9422
marry, a person of another race resides with me to marry. I believe all Americans, no mat- deny Virginia’s gay and lesbian citizens the [email protected]
the individual, and cannot be infringed by the ter their race, no matter their sex, no matter fundamental freedom to choose to marry.”
Andrea Smith
State.” their sexual orientation, should have that same Adapted from an editorial published by Connection
Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411
This week, Gov. Terry McAuliffe celebrated freedom to marry. Government has no busi- Newspapers in February 2014. [email protected]
Bulletin Board
Debbie Funk
National Sales
Submit civic/community announce- exciting volunteer opportunities in VDOT I-66 Meeting. 6-8:30 p.m. at program. The program is in need of 703-778-9444
ments at ConnectionNewspapers.com/ Museum events, programs and Stone Middle School, 5500 Sully Park cars, trucks or motorcycles, which are [email protected]
Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. administration. Contact Drive, Centreville. Plans to transform fully tax deductible, for student
Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two [email protected] or 22.5 miles of I-66 from I-495 to training. Contact Lyman Rose at 703- David Griffin
weeks before event. 703-945-7483 to explore services Gainesville will be featured. Visit 802-5588 or by e-mail Marketing Assistant
that will fit your schedule and Transform66.org or email [email protected] for more. 703-778-9431
interests. Visit www.fairfax- [email protected] for Cell Phones for Soldiers is accepting [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED station.org, or call 703-425-9225 for more. donations of old cellphones so that
Volunteers needed at the Fairfax more. troops can call home. Patrons may
Station Railroad Museum, 11200 THURSDAY/JUNE 15 drop off donations at 14215E Editor & Publisher
Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. WEDNESDAY/JUNE 14 Centreville Square, Centreville. Mary Kimm
The Museum offers a variety of Meet the Principal. 5-6:30 p.m. in [email protected]
the Poplar Tree Elementary Library. SUPPORT GROUP @MaryKimm
Parents of Poplar Tree Elementary
students are invited for a “meet and Support Groups. Jubilee Christian
Executive Vice President
greet” with Sue Andujar, Poplar Center of Fairfax is having its “Living
Jerry Vernon
Tree’s new principal. Free” support groups for the spring
703-549-0004
on Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m. The
[email protected]
support groups are free, and will
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
cover “Stepping into Freedom,”
Residents Can “E-cycle” at the I-66 “Concerned Persons Group” (for Editor in Chief
transfer station. It is free but family and friends of addicts), “The Steven Mauren
residents may be asked to show proof Image of God in You,” and “Handling Managing Editor
of residency. Personal waste only. Loss and Grief.” There are also Kemal Kurspahic
The I-66 station is located at 4618 support groups on Sundays, 10:10 Art/Design:
P West Ox Road, Fairfax and open from a.m. 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Laurence Foong, John Heinly,
h
o 8 a.m.-4 p.m. from Monday-Saturday For information or to register, call Ali Khaligh
t
o and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sundays. 703-383-1170, email Production Manager:
c Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/ [email protected] or see Geovani Flores
on recycling/electric-sunday.htm for www.jccag.org.
tr more. Telephone Support Group for Special Assistant to the Publisher
ibu Family Caregivers of Older Jeanne Theismann
te DONATIONS Adults. 7 p.m. every second Tuesday [email protected]
d of the month. This telephone support @TheismannMedia
Tap and Jazz The Student Auto Sales Program group is designed to help caregivers
operating from Centreville High of older adults share experiences,
School works in conjunction with the gain support and get important
On Saturday, June 17, The Fairfax Ballet Company CVHS automotive technology classes information without having to travel. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427
presents “Decades on Shuffle: A Jazz, Tap and Mod- to bring in donated automobiles, These are one-hour free sessions. [email protected]
boats and motorcycles for students to Find out more and register at
ern Revue,” at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Centreville High
work on. Some refurbished vehicles www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/
School, Clifton. Call 703-439-9788 for more. are sold, with 75 percent of the olderadultservices/ and click on A Connection Newspaper
proceeds going back to the auto tech Caregiver Telephone Support Group.
6 ❖ Centre View ❖ June 14-20, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com
News
WheelHouse Yoga Expands in Clifton
Studio opens a
new space named
“Treehouse.”
By Erin Murphy
T Centre View Ph
P o
h t
he strength of the community in o o
to c
Clifton can be felt just walking b ou
the charmidtnhogew aCnn liMtfitqaouinne CSstatrfoeére ets,sp tabhreekc llikingoghn tiasn nogdf. y Erin M rtesy of
Stepping into the WheelHouse Mind Body ur A
Studio, just off Main Street, is no different. phy lyso
“Friendly, helpful, non-judgmental. It’s /T n
h P
like coming home,” patron Art Spenard said e o
of the WheelHouse community. Co lla
n r
“Alyson and Kelly have really brought me ne d a
out of my shell. I could have easily been a c n
t d
hermit. The community is fantastic, five out io K
n e
of five,” Clifton resident Larry Robertson Alyson Pollard and Kelly Layfield ll
y
said. cut the ribbon to the new L
a
WheelHouse owners Alyson Pollard and WheelHouse second floor studio yf
ie
Kelly Layfield opened the studio in 2015, space, which will be put to use for l
d
and officially opened their second space on more relaxing and slower yoga Practitioners wrote on the fogged up windows after class in the new
June 1, 2017. classes. second floor studio.
“What inspired us to open the second
space is in order to share more. There’s been “Energie Goods” among other fitness according to Pollard and Layfield. dents, and hope their students get a sense
a few times when we’ve been very cozy in brands. Sallie Spenard is a professional eques- of the strong community.
here, and the opportunity presented itself. Pollard and Layfield have known each trian, and has been attending WheelHouse “I want my practitioners to feel that in
The vision has grown, and now we have other for nearly 10 years. Both ran small classes for almost a year. the physical space they are free of judgment,
the opportunity to reach more people as the businesses from their homes prior to open- “It’s helped me with my balance, muscle and also in the space within their heart and
community grows. It’s a special niche,” Pol- ing the WheelHouse studio. Pollard worked control and strength,” Spenard said. “I’ve mind to be free of judgment of themselves;
lard said. as a certified personal trainer, and has also learned how to handle stress better, and just creating that pure space of acceptance. We
Above the hustle and bustle of the street, worked with special needs students in to how analyze my body more.” Her hus- want them to feel tremendously loved and
on the second floor of the building sits the Fairfax County Public Schools. Layfield band, Art Spenard, said he also learned how connected,” Pollard said.
new studio space named the “Treehouse.” taught Pilates in small studios, and Golds to be present in the moment by attending Connected is what Clifton resident Larry
The purpose of the space is to practice Gyms in Lorton and Woodbridge. Her fu- Yen and slow-flow yoga classes. Robertson praises WheelHouse for giving
slower yoga and host relaxing classes, al- sion classes, called INFIT, are a combina- “I had heard that yoga was excellent for him ever since he started attending classes
lowing practitioners to enjoy the peaceful tion of Pilates, Yoga and Barre. flexibility, and I golf,” Art Spenard said. “It a year ago. “I’ve learned how to breathe,
view of the treetops through the windows. “We really hope our practitioners find a also helped me learn to be a lot more calm how to stretch, how to exercise but for me
place of serenity and relaxation that they not just for golf, but for life in general. I the socializing part has been amazing. I’ve
THE FIRST FLOOR will host more fitness- can come to. This is a very stressed out area, know how to manage stress better.” really gotten out of my comfort zone,”
based classes, in addition to a growing fit- and we want to give them a place to come Robertson said. “Alyson and Kelly say it and
ness boutique. Pollard and Layfield are and relax for just that hour. To just focus POLLARD AND LAYFIELD strive to get it’s true, there is no judgment here. The
partnering with the fitness-clothing brand on your breath and mind-body connection,” to know each and every one of their stu- community is just amazing.”
Centreville Immigration Forum
Named ‘One of the Best’ Nonprofits
Me & My Dad T
he Catalogue for Philanthropy: Centreville Crest Lane, where homeowners
Matt Borkowski of Greater Washington has selected and contractors looking for help can hire
Centreville with his the Centreville Immigration Forum workers for the day.
daughters. Lauren (CIF) to be part of the Class of 2017-18. This year the Catalogue celebrates its 15th
Borkowski, 21, on his CIF has undergone an extensive review pro- anniversary.
right, just graduated cess to meet the Catalogue’s standards. Since its inception, it has raised $38 mil-
Marymount University in Founded in 2007, the mission of the lion for nonprofits in the region. Reviewers
May. Emily Borkowski, 18, Centreville Immigration Forum is to imple- helped select 76 charities to feature in the
on his left, will graduate ment sustainable programs that provide 2017-18 print edition. Centreville Immigra-
from Woodson High immigrants in need with the means to im- tion Forum is one of 34 of which are new to
School in June and will prove their lives and become more inte- the Catalogue this year. “People want to
attend William & Mary grated into the community; improve com- know where to give and they need trusted
College in the Fall. munication and cooperation among all information. Based on our in-depth review,
groups serving immigrants; and build com- we believe that the Centreville Immigration
munity recognition of our strength in di- Forum is one of the best community-based
versity. nonprofits in the region,” according to Bar-
Since 2011, the organization has operated bara Harman, founder and president of the
the Centreville Labor Resource Center, 5944 Catalogue for Philanthropy.
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ June 14-20, 2017 ❖ 7
Home LifeStyle
Patio Ready for Summer?
The latest trends for
entertaining alfresco.
Outdoor entertaining is often food-cen-
By Marilyn Campbell
tric and for an upbeat outdoor table set-
T
ting, Todd Martz of Home on Cameron in
he warm days and nights of sum-
Old Town Alexandria suggests acrylic table
mer lend themselves to outdoor en-
accessories. “Incorporate colorful pitchers,
tertaining. From colorful pillows
glasses and plates to set the stage for a fes-
and cozy throws to textured fabrics and
jewel-toned tableware, local designers of-
“It shouldn’t just be
fer ideas for creating a festive space for an
alfresco soiree.
an outdoor patio, but
Consider the way an outdoor space will
look when it’s viewed from inside your an extension of the
home, says Madeline Fairbanks, product
development director, Country Casual Teak. indoor spaces.”
“Choose fabrics that coordinate and ac-
cent the colors used indoors to create a — Jim Rill of Rill Architects
seamless transition between the spaces,” she
said. “Add texture with fabrics, from gauzy tive gathering,” he said.
sheers to the heaviest brocades, to bring the Have a few key pieces for hosting,
textures of indoor upholstery outdoors. An Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg whether you entertain weekly or just once
added plus is that they help hide dirt and Todd Martz of Home on Cameron a year, recommends Fairbanks. “Keep a bar
stains.” in Alexandria advises using color- cart near an entrance for wheeling refresh-
The transition from a home’s interior to ful table accessories to set the ments to guests, or an outdoor sideboard
its exterior should be fluid, advises Jim Rill stage for a festive gathering. near a dining area for easy buffet-style ser-
of Rill Architects. “It shouldn’t just be an vice,” she said.
outdoor patio, but an extension of the in- door setting scale and coziness,” he said. For chilly nights, drape throws on the
door spaces,” he said. “Think of the outdoor space as a room and outdoor seating for guests, advises Martz.
Photo courtesy of Country Casual Teak
Rill suggests using outdoor walls, fire- consider how it’s organized with furniture Outdoor furniture pieces like these “With the popularity of fire pits, add com-
places and trellises to create a sense of scale and materials like you would an indoor by Country Casual Teak help define fortable seating with indoor-outdoor cush-
and comfort. “For instance, stone walls, room. Patterns in the patio materials also the outdoor atmosphere of this ions around them to enhance the experi-
hedges, pools and ponds help give an out- organize the area.” Potomac, Md., home. ence,” he said.
You Can Make a Difference
Cats benefit from being in a foster home. We need long- and short-term
fosters for cats of all ages, mothers with litters and kittens on their own.
Consider Fostering
visit our website,
click on Participate
Adopt/Donate/Volunteer at www.lostdogrescue.org
lost (adj): 1. unable to find the way.
2. not appreciated or understood.
3. no longer owned or known
Helping Animals Volunteers needed for adoption events, fostering, transporta-
Find Their Way tion, adoption center caretaking and more.
Since 2001
Adopt/Donate/Volunteer
www.lostdogandcatrescue.org
8 ❖ Centre View ❖ June 14-20, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com
Entertainment
WHCEORME EO TUOR TPHAET ITOU IRST CLAEL..L.I NG
CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY WITH
HALF-OFF CRAB DIP
JUNE 18TH!*
Art at the Library
CHANTILLY
Keeping a Travel Sketchbook/Journal, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Centreville Regional Library,
14200 St. Germain Drive. Bring a sketchbook and drawing material. This is part of the 4301 Chantilly Shopping Center
The “Art at the Library” series which is held the fourth Wednesday of every month at Chantilly, VA 20151
Centreville Regional Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Call 703-830-2223 for more. 571-375-1196
OTHER TURTLES NEAR YOU
Submit entertainment announcements Various times at Centreville Regional 323-5304 for more.
at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. ALEXANDRIA FAIRFAX
Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Spend an hour with a volunteer tutor
SATURDAY/JUNE 24 7879 Heneska Loop 3950 University Drive, Suite 209
Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- to practice conversing in English.
fore event. Various times and days. Reservations Rockin’ in the Park. 10-11 a.m. at 703-971-0200 703-934-5550
are required. Call the library at 703- the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
*Offer valid all day at participating locations, offer valid with the purchase of a house specialty
830-2223 to make a reservation. Amphitheater, 5040 Walney Road,
menu item, excludes carry out purchases, offer limited to one per table.
ONGOING Chantilly. Rocknoceros is a three-
Plant Clinic. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at THURSDAY/JUNE 15 man band from Fairfax that performs
the Chantilly Library, 4000 original children’s songs and much-
Stringfellow Road. A neighborhood Biodiversity Gardening Lecture. 6- loved favorites. Visit
pinlafonrtm calitnioicn w, tiethch hnoiqrtuiceus,l taunrdal atdipvsi,ce. 8C epn.mte.r ,a 4t 9th0e0 SSutollnye Gcroovfet rBnlmvde.n,tal wpewrfwor.fmaiarnfacxecso fuonr tmy.ogroev./parks/ PLAY SYA
Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a Chantilly. Laura Beaty and Donna
space. Murphy, members of the Potowmack TUESDAY/JUNE 27
ESL Book Club. Mondays, 7 p.m. at Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant
the Centreville Regional Library, Society (VNPS), discuss a program Nature Photography
14200 St. Germain Drive. Meet and that will benefit gardeners and Fundamentals. 7-8:45 p.m. in the FOOTBALL
discuss a book chosen by group. Free. homeowners who are interested in Centreville Regional Library, 14200
Call 703-830-2223 with questions using a portion of their property to St. Germain Drive. Professional
and to reserve a spot. support biodiversity. Visit vnps.org/ instructor Michael Glagola teaches
ESL Book Club. Every other Saturday, for more. how to get that perfect shot. Call
11 a.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000 Sully Antique Car Show. 7-8:30 p.m. 703-830-2223 for more. (cid:51)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:68)(cid:73)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:192)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:51)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:92)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:68)(cid:73)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:3)
Stringfellow Road. Adults learning at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 (cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:68)(cid:73)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:43)(cid:72)(cid:68)(cid:71)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:178)(cid:3)(cid:56)(cid:83)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:78)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:88)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:17)
English are welcome to meet and Walney Road, Chantilly. Enjoy a hike, WEDNESDAY/JUNE 28
discuss a book chosen by the group. campfire and s’mores. $8. Call 703-
To find out book title, call 703-502- 631-0013 or visit Keeping a Travel Sketchbook/
3883. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully- Journal. 7-8:30 p.m. in the
Lego Block Party. Every other historic-site/ for more. Centreville Regional Library, 14200
Tuesday, 3 p.m. at the Chantilly St. Germain Drive. Bring the
Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. SATURDAY/JUNE 17 sketchbook and drawing material of
Legos will be provided for an choice. This is part of the The “Art at
afternoon of building. Grades 3-6. Children’s Science Center Lab. 6-8 the Library” series which is held the
Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall, 11948 Fair fourth Wednesday of every month at
spot. Oaks Mall Blvd., Fairfax. Instill a love Centreville Regional Library, 7-8:30
Duplo Storytime. Every other of learning STEM in all children by p.m. Call 703-830-2223 for more. (cid:55)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:49)(cid:72)(cid:90)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:51)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:92)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:68)(cid:73)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:92)
Wednesday, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. at providing opportunities to explore,
the Chantilly Library, 4000 create and be inspired. $12, two for TUESDAY/JULY 4 Registration is now open!
Stringfellow Road. Develop and one admission special. visit
reinforce early literacy skills for www.childsci.org for more. Holiday Crafts Day. 1-4 p.m. at the WWW.SYAFOOTBALL.ORG
reading success. Ages 1-3 with adult. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum,
Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a SUNDAY/JUNE 18 11200 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax (cid:40)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:72)(cid:74)(cid:76)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:40)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:88)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:23)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:76)(cid:74)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:88)(cid:83)(cid:3)(cid:81)(cid:82)(cid:90)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:68)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:7)(cid:21)(cid:24)
spot. Station. The crafts will highlight the
Mondays are Family Night. 5-7 p.m. Father’s Day Antique Car Show. 10 holiday and the railroads. Museum
at Villagio, 7145 Main St. $45 for a a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Sully Historic members and ages 4 and under, free;
family of four. Call 703-543-2030 for Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, ages 5-15, $2; ages 16 and older, $4.
more. Chantilly. The 44th annual car show Visit www.fairfax-station.org, or call
Legos Kids Club. Every other will feature more than 400 antique 703-425-9225 for more.
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at the and classic cars and more than 100
Centreville Regional Library, 14200 vendors. $10 for adults, $8 for SUNDAY/JULY 23
St. Germain Drive. Thousands of seniors and $7 for children. call 703-
Legos for children to play with. Ages 437-1794 or visit Z Scale Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m.
6-12. Free. Call 703-830-2223 to www.fairfaxcounty.gov. at the Fairfax Station Railroad
reserve a space. Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station
Starlight Storytime. Every other MONDAY/JUNE 19 Road, Fairfax Station. Z scale is the
Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the Centreville smallest mass-marketed model train
Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dulles Chamber’s Annual Golf available anywhere. Museum
Drive. Stories under the stars for ages Scramble. 7 a.m. at Chantilly members and ages 4 and under, free;
4-8. Wear pajamas and bring stuffed National Golf & Country Club, 14901 ages 5-15, $2; ages 16 and older, $4.
friends. Free. Call 703-830-2223 to Braddock Road. Registration and Visit www.fairfax-station.org, or call
reserve a space. Breakfast at 7 and tee-off at 8. Visit 703-425-9225 for more.
One-on-One English Conversation. www.dulleschamber.org or call 571-
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ June 14-20, 2017 ❖ 9
Classified News
WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM
To Advertise in This Paper, Call by Monday 11:00 am 703-778-9411 Workforce Housing
Announcements Announcements Announcements
From Page 3
We pay top $ for STERLING, Connolly. “But meanwhile, Fairfax
MEN’S WATCHES, is a model for the rest of the coun-
JEWELRY, COSTUME JEWELRY, try. Since 2004, we’re the only ju-
FURNITURE, PAINTINGS AND CLOCKS. risdiction in Metropolitan Wash-
Schefer Antiques ington, D.C., that’s reduced its
703-241-0790 homeless population by 40 per-
[email protected] cent.”
Supervisor John Cook (R-
Braddock), who also helped move
this project forward, called afford-
able housing “probably the most
vexing problem facing local gov-
ernments.
By partnering, we were able to
get it done, and it’s a pleasure to
have it in my district.”
“We’ve been waiting a long time
[for this],” said Supervisor Cathy
Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill), on the
county’s committee to Prevent and
End Homelessness. “But it would
Photo by Bonnie Hobbs
take 31,360 more affordable units
Sharon Bulova at the po-
to be built before everyone within
dium in front of Residences
this AMI could move into afford-
at the Government Center.
able housing. We’re losing work-
ers and businesses because people dences. That’s about 2-1/2 times
Announcements Announcements
can’t afford to live here.” She then the normal, absorption rate, so the
urged residents to participate in pent-up demand for this type of
the county’s Strategic Housing housing is significant.”
Plan “so they’ll understand and Greg Lamb, Jefferson’s executive
support addressing this need.” vice president, said his firm nor-
Steve Wilson, president of mally builds market-rate housing.
Stratford Capital, one of the “We were selected for this in 2008
project’s development partners, and then the recession happened,”
said its financial structure ben- he said. “But the county didn’t give
efited everyone. “A 2015 GMU up, and we were so grateful to be
study said that, between 2011-23, one of the partners.”
about 60,000 lower-income “This project was complicated,
households will move into North- but Paradigm Construction didn’t
ern Virginia — and 30,000 of them cut any corners, did a beautiful job
will be renters,” he said. With such and built a quality project,” he
Announcements Announcements a great need then for affordable continued. “We’re very proud and
housing, he added, “Only 18 out look forward to being property
of 270 units are left at the Resi- owners here for a long time.”
Lord & Lady Fairfax Honored
From Page 2 long commitment to animals’ is-
serve the schools as vice president sues.
of the Fairfax County Council of Lady Fairfax: Trudy Harsh uses
PTAs. her personal experience to im-
prove the community. As the presi-
SULLY DISTRICT dent of the board of directors of
Lord Fairfax: Michael Frey, an the Brain Foundation, she was
involved member of the Sully com- driven to establish the organiza-
Announcements Announcements munity, initially served as an aide tion stemming from a tragic expe-
to other supervisors and then as rience: her daughter had surgery
the first Sully District supervisor for a brain tumor when she was 8
in 1992. He has also coached years old, which left her delayed
youth sports for Southwest Youth emotionally and physically. The
Association and is involved with Brain Foundation provides afford-
their Sports Park project. He pres- able housing to many, most com-
ently serves as chair of the Dulles monly those suffering from seri-
Suburban Advisory Group and on ous brain diseases. Since 2003, the
the boards of the Historic Brain Foundation has created per-
Centreville Society and the Fairfax manent housing for 36 individu-
County Historical Society. He re- als. Recently, she was awarded the
cently joined the Board of the Good Neighbor Award by The Na-
Friends of the Fairfax County Ani- tional Association of Realtors, and
mal Shelter, which was named af- Washingtonian of the Year in 2010
ter him in recognition of his life- by the Washingtonian magazine.
10 ❖ Centre View ❖ June 14-20, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com