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By Tim Peterson

The Connection

While several other membersof the recently created AdHoc Police Practices ReviewCommission stated their

general intent to listen and learn and help,Salvatore Culosi had a more specific re-quest.

“My son would still be alive today,” Culosisaid, “but for 2006 Fairfax County policiesto routinely use SWAT and aggressive pro-cedures against citizens certified to be lowrisk.”

Culosi’s son Dr. Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr.was killed by a Fairfax County Police officerJan. 24, 2006 outside his Fair Oakstownhouse. Culosi Sr. told other membersof the commission that he was told by then-Fairfax County Police Chief and currentdeputy county executive David M. Rohrerthat use of force policy changes had beenmade since his son’s shooting. During hisintroduction at the commission’s first meet-ing on March 23 at the Fairfax County Gov-ernment Center, Culosi said he has yet toreceive a list of the changes. But, he said,the members of the commission, created byBoard of Supervisors Chairman SharonBulova and endorsed by the rest of theboard, should have that list as they proceedwith developing recommendations for fur-ther policy changes.

“I want to assuage the public this com-mission is not a political cover,” Culosi said.

Bulova later responded that the informa-tion Culosi referred to would be providedto the commission.

WITH MORE THAN 35 MEMBERS,comprising citizens, legal experts, academ-ics and representatives from the media andlaw enforcement, the commission is ap-proaching the size of the Virginia Senate,which has 40. Bulova compared the “nottoo large” size to previous commissions cre-ated to review redistricting and a meals tax.

While members repeatedly com-mented on the “diversity” of thecommission in terms of experienceand expertise, Great Falls residentJerry Santos was critical of other im-balances. “The optics are bad,” hesaid, observing that of the 30-plusmembers, less than a third are fe-male and the majority are middle-aged Caucasian men. “I’m the onlyHispanic in the room,” he said. “It’soutrageous, them throwing out theword diversity.”

The commission was createdamid a swell of media and publicattention to the case of John Geer,a Springfield man who was shotdead by Fairfax County Police Of-ficer Adam Torres on Aug. 29, 2013.Details of the shooting, includingthe name of the officer, were kepthidden from the public and the Geerfamily, until Jan. 30, 2015.

The commission, Bulova reiter-ated, was set up to review the po-lice department’s policies for use offorce and release of informationcompared with best practices inother jurisdictions, and to make rec-ommendations to the Board of Su-pervisors for potential changes.

“We are not investigators,” Bulovareminded the commission members.But hopefully, she said, “this is a wayfor something good to come out ofsomething tragic.”

Jeff Stewart, a close friend of Geer’s whowitnessed the shooting and said he wascontacted by Bulova for the commission atthe beginning of the selection process, saidhe is hoping for a “positive and construc-tive” process. Stewart added he would “liketo see independent oversight” of the policedepartment by citizens “at the very least. Ihope that can come about in a timely man-ner.”

Bulova set a deadline for handing overrecommendations for policy changes to the

Board of Supervisors by Oct. 1 of this year.“We have a lot of work in front of us,” saidcommission chairman Michael Hershman.

In response to Culosi’s comment that thecommission might be some kind of cover inlight of upcoming elections in FairfaxCounty, Hershman said, “There will be noobstacles placed in our way by the county.I’ve been assured of that.”

Hershman explained the commissionwould designate themed subcommittees totackle its review mission, focusing on the

use of force, communication and co-operation policies, recruitment andvetting of officers and the Crisis In-tervention Team. Chairs of the sub-committees will have the authority toappoint additional citizens to be partof those groups, and their meetingswill also be open to the public.

The next public meeting of the com-mission will be April 27 in rooms 9and 10 of the Fairfax County Govern-ment Center, beginning at 7:30, andis open to the public. The April meet-ing will be “foundational” with re-gards to establishing the subcommit-tees and their objectives, and answer-ing the question “Why we’ve foundourselves in this position.”

Commission member Lt. Col. TomRyan, deputy chief of police for policeadministration, said, “Our organiza-tion is a learning organization. There’sstill room to be better and learn wherewe’ve gone wrong. I come here withan open mind.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION on thecommission and to find a full list ofcommissioners and meeting schedule,visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/policecommission. Questions for thecommission chair Michael Hershmanor requests to be involved with thework of the subcommittees can be di-rected through Bulova’s office, by call-ing 703-324-2321 (TTY 711) ore m a i l i n [email protected].

Emotional beginning for Ad Hoc PolicePractices Review Commission.‘A Way for Something Good’

Photos by Tim Peterson/The Connection

The Fairfax County Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission held itsfirst meeting March 23 at the county government center.

Commission members Sal Culosi (left), father of Dr. Salvatore “Sal”Culosi Jr., who was killed by a Fairfax County Police officer, and NicholasBeltrante (right), executive director of the Virginia Citizens Coalition forPolice Accountability, attend the first meeting of the Fairfax County AdHoc Police Practices Review Commission.

Commission chair Michael Hershman,right, and Board of Supervisors ChairmanSharon Bulova speak at the first meetingof the Fairfax County Ad Hoc Police Prac-tices Review Commission, with formerCommonwealth Attorney Robert Horan.

“I want to assuage thepublic this commission isnot a political cover.”

— Salvatore Culosi


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By Tim Peterson

The Connection

Among intimate partnerhomicides in FairfaxCounty in 2009 and2010, firearms were the

fatal weapon 60 percent of thetime, nearly double the next clos-est implement: knives. FairfaxCounty domestic violence coordi-nator Sandra Bromley shared thisand further information at an in-formation forum on gun use in do-mestic violence and suicide heldat Pohick Library on March 22.

Having firearms in the house,Bromley’s presentation continued,raises the chances of lethal to non-lethal violence taking place by 6.1to 1.

Bromley also highlighted a dis-tinction between federal and statelaw regarding limiting domesticviolence offenders’ access to fire-arms, primarily whether misde-meanor criminals or people quali-fied for a protective order can pos-

ses, ship, transport or receive anyfirearm or ammunition.

Also on the panel were FairfaxCounty Department of Neighbor-hood and Community Servicesprevention manager Jesse Ellisand Fairfax County Police WestSpringfield precinct crime preven-tion officer MPO James T. Frey.

THE FORUM was moderated byKristin A. Goss, associate profes-sor of public policy and politicalscience at Duke University andauthor of “Disarmed: The MissingMovement for Gun Control inAmerica” and “The Gun Debate:What Everyone Needs to Know”(with Philip J. Cook).

“This public forum grew organi-cally out of the study that we con-ducted on the progress that FairfaxCounty has made in serving peopleat risk from domestic violence orsuicide,” said League of WomenVoters member Sidney Johnson,who was on the committee thathelped organize the forum.

“We felt that the public needs toknow that law enforcement andthe mental health and social ser-vice agencies are working to be-come more efficient and effectivein coordinating their responsesand educating the public,”Johnson continued.

One of those partnerships is be-tween the Fairfax County Officefor Women & Domestic and SexualViolence Services and Police De-partment, which Bromley ex-plained worked together on a Le-thality Assessment Protocol toscreen for high-danger victims ofdomestic violence and help referthem to services.

A main theme of all the speak-ers was encouraging the citizensin attendance to spread the infor-mation shared that afternoon andencourage others to educate them-selves.

An average of 47 percent of ho-micides in 2009 and 2010 in-volved homicides — people whoknow about threats of violence to

someone in a relationship but de-cided not to intervene — accord-ing to Bromley’s presentation.

“You can become our commu-nity bystanders,” Bromley said.“Tell them you’re concerned fortheir safety.”

Opening up communication wasalso a marching order from JesseEllis, who spoke to the deadly con-nection between mental illness,access to the means to kill oneselfand people simply avoiding hav-

ing a direct dialogue with some-one who may be exhibiting riskfactors.

“How do we reduce the stigmaaround them?” said Ellis. “Thirtypercent of youth in Fairfax Countyhave been identified as havingdepression symptoms,” cuttingacross demographics and eco-nomic levels. Though he also ex-plained on average, actual suicide

League of Women Voters hosts forum on firearms,domestic violence and suicide.

Armed with Information

Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection

(From left) Moderator Kristin A. Goss, Fairfax Countydomestic violence coordinator Sandra Bromley, FairfaxCounty Department of Neighborhood and CommunityServices prevention manager Jesse Ellis, and FairfaxCounty Police West Springfield precinct crime preventionofficer MPO James T. Frey hold a public informationforum on firearm safety and suicide and violence preven-tion at the Pohick Regional Library.


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The Transportation Security Administra-tion (TSA) has awarded the Virginia Rail-way Express (VRE) and four other rail andmass transit agencies with the 2014 “GoldStandard” — the administration’s highestsecurity rating. TSA Division Director SonyaProctor presented VRE the award at the VREOperations Board meeting in Woodbridge.

The ratings are part of TSA’s 2014Baseline Assessments for Security Enhance-ment program, which involves a voluntaryreview of various security measures rang-ing from security plans and training to pub-lic outreach efforts and background checkprograms.

The five agencies to achieve the ratingwere VRE, Washington Metropolitan AreaTransit Authority, MTA Long Island Rail

Road, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authorityand Hillsborough Area Regional Transit.”VRE is to be commended for its commit-ment and hard work this level of achieve-ment requires and for their continued dedi-cation to ensure the security of travelers,”said TSA Acting Administrator MelvinCarraway in a letter read by Sonya Proctor.Doug Allen, CEO of VRE stated, “It is a highhonor for VRE to be awarded TSA’s ‘GoldStandard’ for our comprehensive securityefforts. VRE is proud of the commuter railservice we provide and our focus on safetyand security. While we are excited aboutthis recognition, we will continue to reviewour system to keep pace with the changingsecurity landscape.”

For more information, visit www.vre.org.

Virginia Railway Express Receives‘Gold Standard’ Security Rating

From left —Greg Deibler,VRE manager ofSafety andSecurity; SonyaProctor, TSAdivision direc-tor; John Cook,VRE operationsboard chair-man; and DougAllen, CEO ofVRE.

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Police Investigating ReportedAssault of Two Mongolian Students

Two students from Mongolia were reportedly given alcohol and sexu-ally assaulted in a Burke area house on March 8, according to FairfaxCounty Police.

No charges have been filed as police investigate the account of the20- and 31-year-old women. While looking for job opportunities at theBallston Commons Mall in Arlington, they were approached and di-rected to a house-cleaning job in Burke.

The women reported the incident to police and their embassy afterbeing treated for injuries at a hospital.

Police are asking anyone with information, or who was approachedin a similar situation, to contact Detective DeCoster at 703-246-4524or email at [email protected].

—Tim Peterson

Classes Canceled after BombThreat at Lake Braddock

Lake Braddock Secondary School staff received a bomb threat viaemail, according to the school and Fairfax County Public schools rep-resentative John Torre.

Police were notified of the threat at 2 a.m. Monday morning anddeployed K-9 units and other officers to search the school.

Classes were initially delayed two hours, but to give the teams moretime to canvas the building, school was canceled for the remainder ofthe day.

The search teams found nothing to substantiate the threat and thebuilding was deemed safe for occupancy by 10 a.m., Torre said. Afterschool and evening activities were scheduled to proceed as normal.

— Tim Peterson

Del. Filler-Corn toHold Office Hours

Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) will hold March office hours at PaneraBread, 6230 Rolling Road, West Springfield, 10 – 11:30 a.m. on Sun-day, March 29. No appointment necessary.

Area Roundups

Northern Virginia FamilyService Receives a GrantLast week, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) and StateSen. Dave Marsden (D-37) joined Secretary of Com-merce, Maurice Jones and Delegates Ken Plum (D-36)and Michael Futrell (D-2) to announce that NorthernVirginia Family Service’s Lending Circles programreceived a $45,000 grant from the Governor fornonprofits to develop and test an innovative ap-proach to service delivery in Virginia.Northern Virginia Family Service, in Oakton, is a501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping vulnerablechildren and families on their road to independence.

Mary Albanese, retiredschool administrator ofSpringfield:

“I’m looking for children’s booksin particular (for her grandchil-dren). Their mom’s spring breakgot canceled, but their school stillhas a break so they are stayingwith me for a week.” (She chosesix spring themed kids books toadd to her large collection.)

Joy Whittington, of Burke,the Book Sale chair for theFriends of Burke CentreLibrary (acting as cashier onSaturday):

“I love the fact that people loveto read and this is a fabulous wayto support the library. On the lastday we do a bag sale, a paper bagfull of books for $5.”

Helen Huang, of Fairfax, at-tends book sales very oftenlooking for books for her kids:

“To my surprise they like biogra-phy books, like Helen Keller, saidHuang who picked up kids books,and academic activity books. “I grewup in Taiwan, the books are an edu-cation for them and myself.”

Gabrielle Williams, a stay-at-home mom, of Burke:

“My 3-year-old son likesanything I read to him and I’mlooking for non-fiction booksabout science and nature for my 8-year-old daughter.” Williams alsopicked up books for her nieces,nephews and her mother-in-lawwho is a preschool teacher. “Ialready came on Wednesday, but Ihave two bags today. You reallycan’t beat $5 for a bag of books.”

Annabelle, 7, Violet, 2, and Olivia Moran,7, visited the book sale with their grandfa-ther Jay Levinson of Burke:

“The older girls can read the books by themselves now, butViolet will come over to us with a book to be read aloud. Thiswas their first visit to the Burke Centre Library. We think thatreading helps with their language skills,” Levinson said.

Kira Hutchinson of Spring-field, a scientist with the Army:

“I love books about cooking,business and the military.”Hutchinson teaches a critical thinkingclass and searched for materials fordiscussion. “Books make people thinkand we need people to think. Itbrings a different perspective,environment and value to a reader.”Hutchinson and her friend droveaway with the trunk and back seatfull of used books.

Jim Herald, a retiredgovernment contractor ofSpringfield:

“I haven’t seen one of these inabout 30 years,” Herald said,finding the old manual among themilitary books. “I was an opera-tions specialist in the Navy and wewould study for our advancementtest,” he said. “It’s really funnybecause this is totally useless nowbut it used to be high tech.”

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What were you looking for at the Used Book Sale?— Dominique Escalera

News

Friends of Burke Centre Library hosted theSpring Used Book Sale over the last week-end. Donated books were on sale fromWednesday to Saturday. On the last day of

the sale, Saturday, shoppers could shop by the bag.One paper grocery bag filled with books was $5 dol-

Friends of Burke CentreLibrary Host Book Sale

lars and all other books were 50 percent off. All pro-ceeds from the sale benefit the Burke Centre Libraryprogramming and general enhancement of theFairfax County Library system.

— Dominique Escalera

The multipurposeroom at the BurkeCenter Library.

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rates for ages 10 to 19 fall be-low those for people 20 to 24 andthe highest group, 60 and over.

Regardless of age, Ellis said, “Abig piece of this is talking aboutit.”

Frey stressed the four cardinalrules of gun safety that he wasdrilled on when he joined the po-lice department 27 years ago: Al-ways assume a gun is loaded, don’taim at anything you’re not pre-pared to kill, don’t keep your fin-ger on the trigger until you’reready to fire and know your tar-get and what’s around it.

He also expressed the impor-tance of being a responsible gunowner, knowing the cardinal rulesand being a responsible parentwhen it comes to educating chil-dren on firearm safety and follow-ing up for more information if theyspend time at a home with fire-arms in it.

“If we can get some kids talkingabout it,” Frey said, “that can gothe whole way up into adulthood.”

South Run Oaks resident GeorgeKorte attended the meeting formore information on legislation

that might affect him as a gunowner.

“I support the objectives an-nounced today,” he said, “But I’mdisappointed there was no litera-ture on the proposed wording inthe law. How would it be en-forced?”

Del. Vivian Watts (D-39), whosits on the Virginia General Assem-bly Criminal Law subcommittee,said she came to the forum to getan overview on procedures andprotocols for dealing with gun-re-lated and domestic violence.“We’ve come a long way on treat-ing domestic violence,” she said,and highlighted the “importanceof getting out” information on re-sponsible gun ownership.

FOR MORE INFORMATION onthe Office for Women & Domesticand Sexual Violence Services, visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofw. Moreinformation about youth suicideprevention training availablethrough the Fairfax-Falls ChurchCommunity Services Board is avail-able at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/at-risk. Additionally, you cancontact Sandy Bromley [email protected].

Forum HighlightsFirearms Safety

Fairfax County Police West Springfield precinct crimeprevention officer MPO James T. Frey explains principlesof firearm safety at a public information forum held atthe Pohick Regional Library.

Photos by Tim Peterson/The Connection

Del. Vivian Watts (D-39) left and South Run Oaks residentGeorge Korte (right) talk after the public forum on fire-arm safety and violence prevention held at the PohickRegional Library.

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Opinion

By David Levine

Executive Director, Good Shepherd

Housing and Family Services, Inc.

Many homeless people experi-ence an episode ofhomelessness because of achronic physical or mental ill-

ness, a disabling injury, or other health issues.Several years ago, the National Alliance to EndHomelessness estimated that people living inhomeless shelters were more than twice aslikely to suffer from an acute medical condi-tion. Many have fallen into homelessness be-cause of repeated failures in their health. Themedical bills mount, they can’t pay rent, andthey end up evicted from their housing.

The link between health and homelessnessis no mystery. Recognizing that link, the100,000 Homes Campaign was a nationalmovement to focus on permanently housingthose homeless Americans who face the high-est risk of death from living homeless on thestreets. In June 2014, the four-year 100,000

Homes Campaign had successfully moved101,628 homeless individuals into permanenthousing. As the Campaign reported: “Thatnumber represents an estimated annual tax-payer savings of $1.3 billion and reflects thecollective work of 238 U.S. communities whohave joined the Campaign .…”

The Campaign proved that homelessness canbe ended. But it also showed that housing isitself a life-saving tool.

Housing provides the supports that manychronically ill and disabled homeless peoplerequire for their conditions. With a stable ad-dress these homeless people can call home,they can plan their treatments and doctor vis-its. They can transit from home to treatmentcenters and back home again without any fear.The neighbor next door will be there to drivethem. Their prescription medicines will beavailable to them in a medicine cabinet in theirbathrooms. They have a bed where they canrest after a painful treatment or hospital stay.

The other link between housing and healthcomes from the housing itself. According to theEnvironmental Health Watch (EHW), nearly sixmillion households “live with moderate to se-vere home health and safety hazards.” Peopleliving in such housing may experience higherrisks of illnesses and injuries from greater ex-posure to asthma triggers, lead hazards, ex-cess moisture, pest infestations, and toxins.

The financial savings are significant from abasic healthy home. In other words, these sav-ings come from homes that are dry, well-ven-tilated, pest- and contaminant-free. Healthyhomes lead to improved health results.Asthma-related healthcare costs are lower andlabor force productivity is greater from suchhomes. According to EHW estimates, billionsare saved from healthy homes in reducedhealthcare expenditures.

When anyone considers the link betweenhousing and health, it really comes downto this idea: housing matters for life. It isthat critical.

So much depends onhaving a home.Housing and Health

Commentary

Turning EveryRock For Educa-tion BudgetTo the Editor:

Fairfax County is cited as havingan average household income thatis one of the top ten of all the coun-ties and cities in our nation. Yet theproposed budget for the county’sfiscal year 2014 reads in part: “Wecannot fund all our priorities andinvestments,” and “We have turnedover every rock looking for in-creased savings opportunities.”

Clearly they have neglectedturning over every rock looking forincreased revenue opportunities,and they should have. Increasedrevenues could be found by in-creasing the county’s real estatetax rate, now at $1.09 per $100 ofassessed value of properties. Eachpenny of increase in the tax ratewould yield the county an addi-tional $22.6 million.

By leaving the county tax rateunchanged for another year, weare short-changing our publicschool students. The teachers forthese students have starting sala-ries that are 3 percent lower thanteachers in neighboring counties.This small gap, however, increasesto 20.5 percent for teachers witha Masters degree in their tenthyear. Difficult to retain the bestteachers in these circumstances.

There is another opportunity tobe found under another rock in theprojected 2014 budget, viz: Themeals’ tax assessed on meals inrestaurants. A tax of a mere 4 pen-nies on the total dollar expended

by a restaurant patron would yieldsome $80,000 to the county’s cof-fers. No one is hurt. Thus, it’s po-litically safe.

In conclusion, it is certainly nottoo much to ask our communitywith the 10th highest average in-come in the US to be a leader ofour country in caring for the edu-cation of our children. Retaining thebest qualified teachers to inspire ourchildren requires us to lead in thesalaries for those teachers.

Bob SimonReston

A Cornerstonein DangerTo the Editor:

We are a community that valueseducation. We’re known nation-wide for our world-class educationsystem. And for good reason: withoutstanding teachers, motivatedstudents, and active leadership,we have every right to take pridein the top-tier education that ourcommunity has asked for. But itscares me, as a student, to thinkthat this cornerstone of our countymay be in danger.

For years now, we have been cut-ting back on our investment ineducation. Since 2008, FairfaxCounty Public Schools have lostnearly $500 million in fundingwhile growing by nearly 22,000students. With enrollment grow-ing faster than our resources cankeep up, this means real cuts inreal classrooms are affecting meand my 188,000 colleagues.

It is not just on paper. It touches

every one of us, from kindergar-ten to adult education. I spent afair amount of my childhood in atemporary building barely passingas a classroom. I have had to waitin line to get access to a set of fourtextbooks in a class of nearly 30. Ihave seen great teachers, the kindwho inspire real change and pas-sion for learning in their students,come and go because of the factthat we are no longer competitivefor teacher salary. If we settle forless than the best, then we havecompromised our community val-ues.

Half of my teachers work mul-tiple jobs. Two years ago, I ran intoan old teacher of mine at a res-taurant. As I was sitting at thetable, she approached me, beam-ing with joy to see a past student.After a pleasant nostalgic conver-sation, there was a pause. She pro-duced a pad and pen, and said “Bythe way, I’ll be your server to-night.”

It does not have to be this way.By becoming competitive inteacher pay, investing in capitalimprovement, and allocatingmeaningful materials to class-rooms, we can make strides to im-prove our system. But this annualbattle of the Boards is not sustain-able. We need to create a sharedpartnership and build meaningfulprogress on the common groundwe share. And as communitymembers, it is up to you to bringthat message to your supervisors.

Ben PressVienna

The writer, age 16, is a junior JamesMadison High School in Vienna.

There is No‘Away’To the Editor:

I am dismayed by what my neigh-bors’ put out for “trash.” Yes, we allknow about Goodwill, Purple Heart,various organizations that collectclothing, kitchen gadgets and otheritems. We are all pretty good aboutrecycling paper, glass, plastic, andcardboard. But much is put on the curbthat is not trash. Below are just a fewof what I have seen on the curb sidefor trash pick-up this past trash day.

A bike; this is one of the worstitems to put out with trash. Bikes ofthe World collects “any serviceablecomplete (or nearly-complete) bi-cycle, adult or children’s,” - See moreat: http://bikesfortheworld.org.

Wall-to-wall carpet. Here is a linkto how the wall-to-wall carpet in-dustry is recycling their productsand keeping carpet out of landfills.http://carpetswalltowall.com/car-pet-recycling-process/.

A child’s dresser. Was it useable?Could wood glue on a drawer ortwo make it whole? Habitat forHumanity Restore takes would takethat dresser, other old furniture,kitchen sinks, bookshelves, old bathtubs, they are easy to call and askwhat they take and don’t take.

http://www.habitat.org/re-stores

So, as spring “cleaning” arrives andde-cluttering our houses happens, andwe “throw away” we need to thinkfirst about how to keep items out ofthe landfill, because there is no away.

Kay FowlerHerndon

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By Tim Peterson

The Connection

Robinson graduate Jackson Musewas looking for some profes-sional direction. Currently a jun-ior political science major at

Shepherd University in West Virginia, he’sworked at Barnes & Noble but is potentiallyinterested in counseling for the FairfaxCounty Park Authority, or helping open thenew Wegmans at Hilltop Village Center.

On Saturday, March 21, Muse was one ofabout 600 high school and college studentswho attended the community’s first job fairand opportunity expo at West SpringfieldHigh School.

THE EVENT, organized collaborativelybetween supervisor Pat Herrity’s (R-Spring-field) office, the Greater Springfield Cham-ber of Commerce, West Springfield PTSAand high school leadership organizations,featured nearly 40 companies.

“It’s good to see what you might be inter-ested in,” said Muse. “I’m a little nervous, Isee this as a stepping stone.”

From Wegmans, Starbucks and Cafe Rioto the U.S. Army, Great American Restau-rants and Greenspring retirement commu-nity, vendors represented a wide variety ofpart time, full time and seasonal work and

volunteer opportunities. Kingstowne, Alex-andria resident Pat Malone helped draw thevendors, visiting 270 businesses in threedays.

“It’s been overwhelming,” said Herrity,commenting that attendance more thantripled the students that pre-registered forthe fair. “People getting jobs is what it’s allabout, starting somewhere.”

David Edgington of Herndon attended thefair with his son Cameron and wifeCatherine. “It’s a good place to feel outwhat’s available,” he said. Cameron, a fresh-man at Langley High School, was the driv-ing force behind coming to the fair.

Despite the pervasiveness of online ap-

plications, students and employers alikesaid they still value live interaction in thehiring process.

“It’s about getting to meet face-to-faceversus online,” said West Springfield seniorNicole Verdin. “It’s important to see poten-tial employees making the effort to comein and make first impressions.” Verdinhelped out at the event as part of theschool’s student government and DECA or-ganization.

Nancy-jo Manney is executive director ofthe Greater Springfield Chamber of Com-merce. “I’m very pleased, it’s been very or-ganic and different from traditional fairs,”she said. “The vendors were prepared for

this to be high school-focused.” Companiesnot only interviewed and hired new employ-ees, but offered interview tips and job-seek-ing advice.

“We’re connecting to guests from aroundthis area, looking for great applicants,people who want to further themselves,”said Alexandra Badell, a restaurant man-ager with Great American Restaurants. “Andwe’re helping with interview preparation,setting them up for success.”

THOUGH MANY of the employers werelooking for applicants aged 16 or older,Wegmans and Greenspring Village wereamong a few businesses with opportunitiesfor younger students.

“It gave me some hope that people arewilling to accept me,” said Duke EllingtonSchool of the Arts freshman and Springfieldresident Alexis McGee. She has done somevolunteering and wants to make sure shestays busy over the summer. “I’ll be sittinghere like, I’m free,” she said.

Greenspring service manager NahidNasseh said they hired 10 new employeesfrom the fair. They were impressed by thepersonality and communications skills ofstudents who made time on the weekendto come out to the fair, “ones that reallywanted the job,” she said.

Job and opportunity fair held atWest Springfield High School.

Ready to WorkWest Springfieldjuniors EmilySimpson (left) andMaddie Blesi (right)fill out job applica-tions for Cafe Rio atthe first job fair andopportunity expoheld at their highschool.

Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection

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Where do you go for fun and recreation in the Spring?Interviews conducted by Steve Hibbard at Fairfax City Library and Pohick Library in Burke.

Viewpoints

David Barrera of Burke:“I like to ride my bike along

the Burke Center Parkway, OxRoad, Old Keene Mill Road andRolling Road.”

Kathy Keys, formerly of Burke,now living in Manassas:

“Burke Lake is amazing. It’s a beauti-ful lake. It also has nice trails. I also likethe putt-putt golf in Manassas. I take mygrandchildren to downtown D.C. to theNatural History Museum and the Airand Space Museum in Chantilly, whichis free from 4-6 p.m.”

Caitlin Gross of Lorton:“I like to go to the South Run

Rec Center playground.”

Amy Poe of Lorton:“It’s time to start watching

baseball; we’re going to be onthe ballfields. And running inBurke Lake Park for the HealthyStrides Race sponsored byFairfax County.”

John O’Malley of Spring-field:

“I like the South Run RecCenter to play racquetball andbasketball. I also like HooesRoad Park for walking the dogand playing tennis.”

Angie Wu of Springfield:“I like to go to Burke Lake

Park and walk around theneighborhood of Orange Hunt.”

Eduardo Ugarte of Spring-field:

“We take our walks alongLake Accotink.”

Wyland Leadbetter ofSpringfield:

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Alex Pena of Springfield:“I like the South Run Rec

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Sarah Ugarte of Spring-field:

“I like to play lacrosse atCardinal Forest through SYC.”

By Steve Hibbard

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The 35th annual Fashion Show, Luncheon,and Si-lent Auction

sponsored by the SalvationArmy Women’s Auxil iaryFairfax County Corps will beheld on Friday, April 17 at10:30 a.m. at the Waterford atFair Oaks (across from FairOaks Mall). Fashions will bepresented by Lord & Taylor.

The event features a social andsilent auction preview at 10:30a.m.; a welcome at 11:15 a.m.;entertainment provided by singerElisabeth Turchi, who will singBroadway tunes, opera and jazzat 11:30 a.m.; a luncheon ca-tered by the Waterford consist-ing of American garden salad,chicken Wellington, medley offresh vegetables, and chocolatemousse dessert at 12 p.m.; andthe fashion show at 12:50p.m.About 350 people are ex-

pected to attend.“This is my fifth year of doing it

and each year we are growing,”said Master of Cermonies AngelaGaney. “This is the biggestfundraiser of the year; the samepeople are coming back and every-thing we do is for the people ofFairfax who are needy.”

“With the theme, ‘Step IntoSpring and Do the Most Good,’ it’sa lovely gathering and a chanceto contribute and have an enjoy-able time and be with friends and

see the Spring fashions fromLord & Taylor,” said MegMcLane, co-president of theWomen’s Auxiliary of theFairfax Corps who’s in chargeof the models.

Tickets are $40 ($10 is tax-deductible). To purchase tick-ets or donate gift certificatesand merchandise for the silentauction, contact event coordi-nator Angela Ganey [email protected] or703-250-5809.

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Spring Fun

The Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke held its first fashion showfor the fashion conscious womenof Fairfax and Burke. The spring

outfits were provided by Draper andDamon’s of Fairfax and the models aremembers of the Shepherd Center commu-nity. With piano accompaniment by SylviaMulherin the models had numerous outfitchanges and delighted the more than 130attendees.

Prior to the lunch catered by St. JohnDavis Center, a dozen vendors showcasedtheir offerings for Shepherd’s Center guests.The vendors included, Avon, Beading forHaiti, Pampered Chef, Mystical Rose Flow-ers and Silpada Jewelry. Their tables were

filled with browsers and customers.The Shepherd’s Center provides life-en-

riching programs for older adults in theFairfax-Burke community with the goal ofenabling them to live independently. In thepast year, the Shepherd’s Center providedover 1,000 rides for their over 800 clients.The Shepherd’s Center provides bi-monthlyluncheons, learning classes in art, history,health and exercise. In addition, the centerhelps their clients with shopping, visitationfor shut-ins, and monthly meetings forcaregivers of dementia patients.

Drivers and office workers are alwaysneeded for their medical transportation andcompanion shopping programs. Contacttheir office at 703-323-4788.

From left: Mary Bresnahan, Barbara O’Brien and Nancy Kay from Fairfax,have been friends for many years. O’Brien has six great-grandchildren.

Photos by Terrance Moran/The Connection

From left: Judy Caddel of Burke, Jane Wiedhahn of Annandale, and BetsyJouannet of Fairfax, getting ready for lunch and the fashion show.

Mary Walher,of Fairfax,models aspring tunicand hat to theguests atShepherd’sCenter.

From the left: Jan Wilcox of Mason Neck, Sharon Holcombe, GailCalabrese and Ingrid Sides of Fairfax, waiting for the Fashion Show tobegin.

Joanne Dair, of Fairfax, models apink outfit fit for Easter fromDraper and Damon’s.

Kim Moden, of Fairfax, modeling aspring outfit from Draper andDamon’s.


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THROUGH TUESDAY/MARCH 31Art Guild of Clifton Presents

Sandy Mileski, Artist of theMonth Exhibit. Clifton Wine Shop,7145 Main St. Clifton VA., 10am to9pm daily, 8pm on Sun. Through themedium of painting, this artist is ableto express the way she sees the worldin a futuristic, surreal, and colorfulway. Free While in Clifton, also enjoyour history and ambiance with greatfood, fine wine, and uniqueshopping. 703-409-0919www.artguildofclifton.org andwww.thecliftonwineshop.com

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/MARCH 26-29Northern Virginia Jewish Film

Festival. March 26, 7:30 p.m.March 27, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. March28, 8:40 p.m. March 29, all day.Angelika Film Center & Cafe, 2911District Ave., Fairfax. Films to bescreened include 24 Days, Above andBeyond, Apples from the Desert, Arlo& Julie, Beneath the Helmet: FromHigh School to Home Front,Disobedience: The Sousa MendesStory, God’s Slave, The Green Prince,Kidon, Life as a Rumor, Magic Men,The Outrageous Sophie Tucker, ThePrince of Egypt and TouchdownIsrael-Tackle Football in theHolyland; plus a live storytellingevent by SpeakeasyDC. $10-24. 703-537-3000.

FRIDAY/MARCH 27Classic Tales. 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre

Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke.Come and join us for Classic Tales.Stories, songs, and activities. Age 3-5with adult. To register visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/.

Bricks 4 Kidz. 4:30 p.m. Burke CentreLibrary, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke.Learn, build and play with LEGObricks. Content designed byengineers and architects, withexciting themes such as space,inventions, and amusement parks.Age 5-10. To register visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/MARCH 27-28Children’s Consignment Sale.

Friday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday: 9a.m. - noon. Cameron UnitedMethodist Church, 3130 FranconiaRoad, Alexandria. Make some extracash by selling your children’soutgrown (but in good condition)clothes, equipment/toys, andmaternity wear while helping otherparents outfit their growing children.Sellers receive 60 percent of the salesprice (seller determined) and theUMW receives 40 percent to supportLocal and national charities.

2015 Dance Gala Concert. GMUCenter for the Arts, 4400 UniversityDrive, Fairfax. This eagerlyanticipated annual event showcasesan extraordinary repertory companyof dancers at the beginning of theirprofessional careers, performing aprogram of contemporarychoreographic masterpieces byAndrea Miller, Alejandro Cerrudoand Ulysses Dove. Recent alumni ofthe Mason Dance Company havebeen invited to join some of theworld’s most prestigious dancecompanies, including Mark MorrisDance Group, Limón Dance, ElisaMonte Dance and Pascal Rioult’scompany, RIOULT.

Photography as Zen Art. 9:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Green Spring Gardens,

4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria.Enhance your photographic visionand produce more meaningfulimages using Green Spring Gardensas inspiration. This programincorporates several Zen creativepractices with photography basics toenable you to find beauty whereveryou are and capture im–ages thatreflect your true nature. Studentsmust bring a digital camera, tripod,and have a means of sending digitalimages. There are four 3.5-hourlessons in this program. The classmeets on March 28, April 11, April18 and April 25. $133 for 4 lessons.Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring using code 290231 0901 or call 703-642-5173.

Young Speakers Club Workshop.10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Library,5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Learnthe art of public speaking with anexperienced instructor from theYoung Speakers Club of Fairfax. Age12-18. To register visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/.

Lego Contest Awards Ceremony. 2p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935Freds Oak Road, Burke. Lego Awardsceremony with light refreshments. AllLego contest participants will receivea contest ribbon. The Category prizeis a LEGO store gift certificate. AllAges. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/.

Creative Writers Club. 2:30 p.m.Burke Centre Library, 5935 FredsOak Road, Burke. Do you enjoywriting fiction, poetry, non-fictionand/or memoirs? Join us for sharing,discussion and feedback of works inprogress. Teen volunteer facilitates.Age 12-18. To register visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MARCH 28-29Barrel Tasting Weekends. 12-5 p.m.

Paradise Springs Winery, 13219Yates Ford Road, Clifton. Join us forour annual barrel tasting series. Tastethe future of Paradise Springsdirectly from barrel along side ourwinemaking team. Learn thedifferences in wood sourcing,technique in fermentation, and howdifferent vineyards / barrel makerscan affect the outcome of a wine.Tasting includes 8-9 wines with a fewsmall food pairings. No reservationsneeded. First come first serve.Tastings will start every 20 min from12pm-5pm. Limited to 8-10 peopleper group. $25, $20 for wine clubmembers. 703-830-9463.

Bunny Paws! Saturday, 8:30-9:30 a.m.Sunday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fair OaksMall, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax.Bring your dog or cat to visit andhave photos taken with the EasterBunny. Dogs and cats must be on aleash or in a carrier and up-to-dateon shots. Please use mall entrancenext to Todai restaurant. http://www.shopfairoaksmall.com/events.

Hoppity Easter Weekend. 11 a.m.-2p.m. Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Fair OaksMall, Fairfax. Bring your little onesfor free face painting, ballooncreations, spring crafts, and more! InGrand Court West.

SUNDAY/MARCH 29Arts and Crafts Day at the Fairfax

Station Railroad Museum, 1-4p.m. Suitable for all ages involvingthe themes of the Museum -Railroading, the Civil War and localhistory. 11200 Fairfax Station Roadin Fairfax Station. Admission is freeto Museum members and children 4and under; $2 children 5-15 and $4adults 16 and older. www.fairfax-station.org, 703-425-9225.

Burke Historical Society Meeting.4:30 p.m. Abiding Presence LutheranChurch, 6304 Lee Chapel Road,Burke. Jon Vrana, president of theBurke Historical Society, will give apresentation entitled, “Times, Toils,and Tribulations at the Old CapitolPrison.”

Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Huntfor Teens. 6-8:30 p.m. FranconiaUnited Methodist Church, 6037Franconia Road, Alexandria. 703-971-5151.

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Broadway’s coming toFairfax. On March 28, at 7:30p.m. the City of Fairfax Band(CFB), with vocals by The Ma-son Cabaret, presents a “GiveOur Regards to Broadway” pro-gram at Fairfax High School(3501 Rebel Run). (Tickets andi n f o r m a t i o n :www.fairfaxband.org)

The CFB, local musicians na-tionally recognized for excel-lence, will perform an all-Broadway program featuringnow-playing tunes as well asmedleys from the Great WhiteWay’s golden age. Concertgoerswill hear selections from“Wicked: the Untold Story ofthe Witches of Oz,” still play-ing to worldwide acclaim. It isthe Tony Award-winning dark-themed take on “The Wizard ofOz” story. Also on the bill is asuite from Leonard Bernstein’sclassic musical “Candide.” Hismusic also will be heard in amedley of tunes from timelessJerome Robbins-directed/cho-reographed shows including

Bernstein’s “West Side Story,”Stephen Sondheim’s “A FunnyThing Happened on the Way tothe Forum,” and “Fiddler on theRoof ” by Jerry Bock andSheldon Harnick.

The Mason Cabaret, twelvetalented and dynamic singersfrom George Mason University’sSchool of Theater, will join theband to perform melodies frompopular shows including“Aquarius” (“Let the Sun ShineIn”), “Les Miserables” (“On myOwn”), and the musical comedy“Spamalot” (“The Song ThatGoes Like This”).

The concert’s conductor isCFB music director RobertPouliot. He was recently se-lected for this year’s John Ma-son Arts Achievement Awardfrom the City of Fairfax Com-mission on the Arts.

Tickets for unreserved seatsare just $15 for adults or $10for seniors age 60 and over.They are available in advanceat (www.fairfaxband.org) or atthe door. Parking is free.

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TUESDAY/MARCH 31The Slime Show. 4:30 p.m. Richard

Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street,Springfield. Eric Energy will performeye catching science experimentsabout atoms, molecules andpolymers. See long chainedmolecules, melting styrofoam and, ofcourse, slime! Age 5-12. Register athttp://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/rb/.

Homework Help. 4:30 p.m. BurkeCentre Library, 5935 Freds OakRoad, Burke. Get help withassignments from adult/teensvolunteers.

THURSDAY/APRIL 2Slam Poetry Cafe. 6 p.m. ichard Byrd

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WEDNESDAY/APRIL 8Benefit Fashion Show. 11 a.m.

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Sports

By Jon Roetman

The Connection

Matt Curran was an assistantcoach for the Robinson boys’lacrosse program when theRams won the state cham-

pionship in 2006. Robinson returned a largeportion of its team the following season,leaving Curran and the rest of the coachingstaff to manage the egos of a team full ofchampionship-expectant teenagers.

Despite the potential for overconfidence,Robinson would repeat as state championin 2007.

Seven years later, Curran, having takenover as Robinson head coach, guided theRams to the 2014 6A state championship.Many talented athletes returned from thattitle-winning group, leading to lofty expec-tations for this year’s squad.

“We have so many guys back from thatteam, that the expectations are high again,”Curran said. “… In 2006 and 2007, when Iwas an assistant on the team, we won ittwo years in a row and we had 19 seniorson the 2007 team. The expectation was thatwe were going to win it. We did, but it wasdefinitely a [challenge] trying to keep themconfident but not cocky.

“The good thing is I’ve been in that situa-tion before and it feels very similar [to thisseason].”

Keeping the Rams’ egos in check couldprove challenging, even for an experiencedcoach like Curran.

ON MARCH 21, Robinson scored sevenof the game’s eight second-half goals enroute to an 11-4 victory over Dominion atLangley High School. The win improved theRams’ record to 3-0, including victories overLake Braddock and C.M. Wright.

“We just have all the confidence in theworld right now,” Robinson seniorattackman Chris White said. “We don’t thinkany team can beat us and until they do,we’re on top.”

How do the Rams deal with carrying achampionship target on their backs?

“We just keep in mind that we’re the topteam,” White said, “and no one can beat usif we play as good as we can.”

Sound confident? Cocky?“We’re definitely confident, but we talk

almost daily about not getting cocky,” saidRobinson senior attackman ChapmanJasien, a four-year starter. “That’s a hardthing to do after you win a title. We’re try-ing our best to stay modest and keep grind-ing every week to make sure we get betterand better.”

After starting 1-3 last season, Robinsonwon its final 17 games, including victoriesin the Conference 5, 6A North region and6A state championship games. Counting thethree wins in 2015, the Rams have won 20straight games.

“We ran into that last year before we evenwon anything,” Curran said about poten-tial over-confidence issues. “These guys

knew that they were going to be good, sothey got really cocky early. This year, it’sthe same kind of thing. I’ve got to tell them:‘Guys, you’re not a good team yet. You willbe later on, but right now you’re not.’They’re probably like, ‘You’re full of it,’ butit’s true — they’re not yet. They certainlyhave the capability, [though]. We have thetalent.”

The Rams definitely have the talent.White scored a team-high four goals dur-ing Robinson’s victory over Dominion andleads the team with 11 goals through threegames.

“Honestly, I think he’s the best finisher inthe area,” Curran said about the 5-foot-9,160-pound attackman. “He’s a three-yearstarter. He’s a scrappy little guy. We don’task for him to carry too much and driveagainst his man, but he’ll finish and he justgets it done. He’s one of those guys thatends up at the end of the day with three,four goals on the scoreboard every time.”

Jasien totaled three assists against Domin-ion and leads the team with five.

Senior long-stick midfielder Jack Rowlett,who will play for the University of NorthCarolina, is tied for second on the team withfive goals.

“In my opinion,” Curran said, “Jack isprobably the best player in the area, over-all.”

Junior midfielder Austin Henry, juniorattackman Johnny Daniel and seniorattackman Thomas Gallogly each scoredtwo goals against Dominion. Seniormidfielder Alex Sands added one.

Henry and Daniel each have five goals thisseason, Gallogly has four and Jasien hasthree.

Sophomore goalkeeper Matthew Bethardtotaled eight saves against Dominion. Jun-ior keeper Ryan Keith leads the team with13 saves. Curran said he is trying to deter-mine which goalie will start long-term.

Senior defenseman Jude Bukholz is afour-year starter for the Rams.

NEXT UP FOR ROBINSON is a homegame against fellow state-power Chantillyat 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. TheChargers have reached the state final in fiveof the last seven seasons, winning champi-onships in 2008 and 2013.

“Robinson, we have a lot of respect forthem,” Chantilly defenseman and OhioState commit Brendan Wallace said after theChargers beat Herndon 10-1 on Monday,improving their record to 2-0. “They’re agood team — they’re one of the best teamsin the area— but we think we have a prettygood club too.”

Whether it’s managing player egos or deal-ing with each opponent trying to knock offthe defending state champion, Robinson willface challenges throughout the 2015 season.

But challenges won’t stop the Rams fromaiming high.

“We’re trying to improve as a team [and]individually,” Jasien said, “but we want thetitle again. That’s what we’re working for.”

Defending champion Robinson boys’ laxhas high expectations.Confident or Cocky?

Robinson junior attackman Johnny Daniel scored two goals againstDominion during an 11-4 victory on March 21.

Robinson senior Chris White (32) scored four goals against Dominion onMarch 21.

Senior attackman Chapman Jasien and the Robinson boys’ lacrosse teamenter the 2015 season as defending 6A state champions.

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