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Teen To Join
School Board
Arvin Ahmadi to
speak for students.
By Bonnie Hobbs
Centre View
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Westfield Holds Graduation “I heard about it and the elec- good leader and like public speak-
tions [for the new student repre- ing, so that helped.”
sentative], but wasn’t planning on In addition, he participates in
running until one of my friends Odyssey of the Mind, was assistant
Westfield High School seniors prepare to march to their seats for their high school
told me I’d be good for the job,” news editor of his school paper, tj
graduation on Wednesday, June 18, at George Mason University.
For more coverage, see Page 4 said Ahmadi. “At T.J., I was sopho- TODAY, and is a member of his
more class president and I’m a See Meet, Page 5
Centreville Woman Pleads Guilty to Nine Felonies
Foote committed the Leesburg Police Department’s investi- merchandise,” wrote Metcalf. “The women each with five counts of credit-card theft.
gation of a ring which repeatedly stole wal- then drove off.” The Hummer was searched again the next
credit-card thefts lets from customers at the Leesburg Corner Maupin followed them and watched as day, and more evidence was reportedly dis-
Premium Outlet Mall. the driver, Foote, reportedly went through covered.
at mall in Loudoun. Leesburg police obtained descriptions of a red light without stopping. He then pulled “Found in the vehicle were a credit-card
the suspects, and police Sgt. Carl Maupin over the Hummer. and receipt for $99.23, from Sept. 3, 2007,
reviewed some of their photos. And in one from the Carter’s store at the outlet mall,”
By Bonnie Hobbs previous case, a witness saw suspects flee- MAUPIN SEARCHED the vehicle and, wrote Metcalf. He also noted that the last
Centre View ing the scene of a stolen credit-card pur- wrote Metcalf, “discovered a wallet with four digits of the credit card listed on that
T chase in a gray Hummer with a particular various identity documents, a checkbook receipt “match a credit-card reported sto-
he plan was simple: Swipe license number. and more than one credit card. None of the len from a victim on [that date].”
wallets and go on a quick On Sept. 23, 2007, Maupin saw that same documents were in the name of Foote [or When the dust cleared, Foote was charged
shopping spree with the credit Hummer parked at the Leesburg outlet mall. her passenger].” with a total of nine offenses: seven counts
cards inside them before the real owners And in a Sept. 25 affidavit, Special Agent Added Metcalf: “Further search revealed of credit-card theft and two counts of con-
cancelled the cards. Adam Metcalf of the U.S. Secret Service merchandise with associated receipts which spiracy to commit credit-card theft.
On June 3 in Loudoun County Circuit explained what happened next. had been recently purchased at the outlet She appeared June 3 in Loudoun County
Court, a Centreville woman pleaded guilty “Sgt. Maupin observed two women — one mall. None of the receipts matched the Circuit Court and pleaded guilty to all nine
to doing just that. She is Bernice Ann Foote, of them matching the descriptions of one credit cards of the vehicle occupants.” charges.
38, of 5723 Cedar Walk, Apt. 202. of the suspects — approach the vehicle, Leesburg police charged Foote and her Judge James Chamblin then set her sen-
She was captured last fall as a result of each carrying multiple shopping bags of passenger, a 37-year-old New York woman, tencing for Sept. 4.
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News
“Only good deeds will attract others, and
Round-ups
not evil deeds done by terrorists.”
Rickey Price Is Indicted — Mirza Masroor Ahmad, AMC world leader
Bringing Message of Peace
One brother has already pleaded guilty to the
June 22, 2006 robbery of a Chantilly convenience
store, and now the grand jury has indicted the
other brother for the same crime.
Ahmadiyya Muslim
The incident occurred at the Prime Mart in the
4300 block of Chantilly Shopping Center. Accord-
Community’s worldwide
ing to Fairfax County police, two masked men
P
“using a taser/stun gun” entered the store just leader sets record straight. ho
after 6 a.m., while an accomplice waited outside. Rickey Price to
The clerk was alone, and the intruders overpow- by
ered him and stole cash, plus store and personal items, and fled. By Bonnie Hobbs St
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Police were called, and Robert F. Price, 30, of 5750 Backlick v
Centre View e
Road, No. 202, in Springfield, was soon apprehended nearby. He I H
was charged with robbery and abduction with the intent to ex- ibb
n March 2007, many local residents gathered a
tort money. Rickey Fentrell Price, 21, of no fixed address, was r
at Walney Road and Eagle Chase Circle in d
arrested July 10, 2006 in Macon, Ga., and charged with the same /C
Chantilly for the groundbreaking ceremony for e
two offenses. n
a mosque to serve the Northern Virginia chap- t
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tencing, Oct. 3. As for Rickey Price, last Monday, June 16, the w
building has not yet begun.
grand jury indicted him on both charges. He’s slated to enter a His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad,
Yet the 400 local members were among some 6,000
plea on Aug. 4. worldwide leader of the Ahmadiyya
in the Washington Metropolitan area with reason to
Muslim Community.
rejoice this week. That’s because their worldwide
Woman’s Charges Are Dropped
leader, His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad, came none.”
On March 30, Fairfax County police charged a Little Rocky Run to the U.S. for the 60th annual convention as part of Some 20 million people in nearly 190 countries
woman with five counts of contributing to the delinquency of a his world tour celebrating 100 years of spiritual lead- are in the AMC and believe that there is no justifica-
minor. They’d been called to Ginaline Bateman’s home, around ership within the AMC. tion for violence and terrorism. Instead, they advo-
10:30 p.m., for a complaint of a loud party. On Monday night at the McLean Hilton, he ad- cate peace, tolerance, love and understanding among
“When officers arrived, a party was going on,” said police spokes- dressed his followers and made sure all those listen- followers of different faiths.
woman Camille Neville. “Officers smelled alcohol on many of the ing knew the sharp and distinct differences between Ahmad is the fifth and current Khalifa, or world-
teens attending the party and [allegedly] saw evidence of alco- AMC and radical, warring Muslims. He also stressed wide supreme leader of AMC, and lives in London
hol use.” that people who are terrorists are not living by the with his wife, two children and two grandchildren.
Bateman was given a date to appear in Juvenile and Domestic guidelines of Islam. And those who came to hear him speak Monday night
Relations Court; however, her case was continued twice — most “He’s dedicated his life to the promotion of hu- included representatives of several countries — in-
recently, to last Tuesday, June 17. But on that date, when the manity and peace,” said Dr. Ahsan Ullah Zafar, AMC’s cluding someone from the Vatican, three retired Air
prosecution wasn’t ready to proceed, Judge Teena Grodner de- amir, or national president. “I’m introducing my saint Force generals and various dignitaries from the gov-
clined to continue the case another time and dismissed Bateman’s and the saint of tens of millions of Ahmadies around ernments of both Fairfax and Montgomery County
charges. the world who admire, respect and look up to him.” — where AMC’s national headquarters are, in Silver
Spring.
Free Carseat Inspections AHMADIYYA MUSLIMS have some 68 chapters “Peace and blessings upon you all,” said Ahmad in
in the U.S., including two in Virginia and are a sect
Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will of Islam whose motto is “Love for all, hatred for See Islam’s, Page 10
perform free, child safety carseat inspections, Thursday, June 26,
Church Honors Its Founder
from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly.
They’ll make sure the carseat is correct for the child’s age, height
and weight, the child is securely placed in the seat, and the seat
is properly installed in the vehicle.
Floyd Brown celebrates
No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the
child safety seats themselves, so technicians may properly inspect 50 years as church pastor.
and adjust them, as needed. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140 to con-
firm dates and times.
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here’ll be rejoicing galore,
UOSA Decision June 26
this weekend, at The
Church of the Blessed Trin-
The Fairfax County Planning Commission is slated to make its
ity, in Centreville’s Gate Post Estates
decision this Thursday night, June 26, about the Upper Occoquan
community. Its founder and minis-
Service Authority’s (UOSA) plan to replace many of its deterio-
ter, Bishop Floyd B. Brown Jr., is
rating, decades-old, sewage pipes in the Centreville and Chantilly
celebrating 50 years as a pastor. And
areas. However, several items needed to be ironed out before the
both he and his wife Marjorie will
county was willing to give UOSA its permission to proceed with
be honored by the congregation.
the project.
“Although our father is the pas-
“On May 16, we had an all-hands meeting at [Sully District
tor, our mother was by his side and
Supervisor] Mike Frey’s office,” said Sully District Planning Com-
has been there faithfully, down
missioner John Litzenberger. “UOSA, the Park Authority and Plan-
through the years,” said their Floyd and Marjorie Brown have been married 56 years.
ning Commission representatives discussed their differences and
daughter, Ezora Brown. “No one They have three children, three grandchildren and one
seemed much closer.”
knows like we, the children, how great-grandchild.
He said UOSA is considering putting in foot bridges over Cub
much sacrifice, love, time, prayer
Run and has also agreed to cordon off some of the large trees
and money has been sown into this Brown at [email protected] or Those who cannot attend
within the [construction] easement, to save them. In return, said
ministry.” her brother, Elder Eric Brown, at Saturday’s celebration, but would
Litzenberger, the Park Authority would expand UOSA’s easement
❖ This Friday, June 27, at 8 p.m., [email protected]. like to send a monetary gift, may
in other areas so it could store its pipes there while the work is
the church will hold an apprecia- ❖ This Saturday, June 28, at 3 send it to: Church of the Blessed
being done.
tion service in Pastor Brown’s p.m., will be the anniversary ser- Trinity, 15011 Sacred Lane,
honor. For more information, call vice. Keynote speaker is Bishop Centreville, VA 20121-2192 attn:
703-361-3585 or e-mail Ezora Angelo Brown from Philadelphia. Dr. E. K. Brown.
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Salute to Westfield High Graduates
Some 792 seniors
participate in 2008
Commencement at
the Patriot Center.
Westfield High’s graduation
ceremony was held on June 18
on the campus of George Mason
The Class of 2008, the seventh class to graduate from Westfield High School, consisted of 792 graduates. University.
Christopher McKenzie, Jacob McLernon and Laura
Westfield High School seniors Mechlin greet faculty members prior to the begin-
march to their seats. ning of their graduation.
Westfield High
School se-
niors march
to their seats
at the Patriot
The Westfield High School Class of 2008 at the campus of
Center.
George Mason University.
Mario Escobar was presented
with the faculty award during the
graduation ceremony for the
Westfield High School Class of
2008 on June 18 on the campus
of George Mason University.
Friends and family
Photos by
Robbie Hammer members attend the
Centre View Westfield High School
Class of 2008 gradua-
tion ceremony at GMU.
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News
POTOMAC PAINT
& DECORATING
Meet School Board’s New Member
CENTER
[phone]
From Page 1 12 people to seven to three and then to one.” them out online or on paper. Then the teach-
Each candidate came up with his or her own ers would use this feedback to improve and/
school’s Model U.N. Club which competes platform and talked about issues they consid- or enhance their class.”
against other schools in debates of various top- ered important and would want to bring up Ahmadi found out, the day of the conven-
ics. with the School Board. Ahmadi had several tion, that he’d be the new, student representa-
On a personal note, he’s the son of Raana ideas. tive on the School Board, and he was thrilled.
and Shahrokh Ahmadi and has three siblings. “I want more student perspective to be taken “It was a really great feeling,” he said. “I was
Sister Neeki is a rising sophomore at Westfield into consideration before School Board decisions surprised because I went into it thinking it
High, brother Arman is a rising eighth-grader are made,” he said. “There should be more ven- wasn’t much of a possibility this year. But I’m
at Stone Middle, and sister Nava is a rising fifth- ues for student discussion — especially online, totally looking forward to it; and, now, I see a
grader at Deer Park El- where people of my genera- million possibilities of things I want to accom-
ementary. “Everything I say will tion are nowadays. I sug- plish.”
As for his new position gested Facebook and Black- Between February and now, he’s kept up with
on the school board, reflect the views of board — a Fairfax County the issues under discussion by either going to
Ahmadi is both enthusias- Web site where students the board meetings in person or watching them
tic and realistic about it. 157,000 students.” check their homework. Stu- on TV. And his predecessor, Rosenquist, shared
“It’s a lot of weight on my dents could freely respond his own board experience with Ahmadi to help
shoulders,” he said. “Every- — Arvin Ahmadi, to questions and express prepare him for his duties.
thing I say will reflect the new School Board representative their opinions there, and it “I’m a non-voting member, but I’m the stu-
views of 157,000 stu- would be a lot easier for dent voice,” he said. “And I believe it’s impor-
dents.” them.” tant to keep the students’ best interests in mind, $4.00 OFF*
There were 12 students competing and the Making schools greener and more eco- at all times.”
job usually goes to rising seniors; so, at first, friendly is also important to Ahmadi. “With the With an interest in both biology and law, Per gallon of any
he didn’t expect to win. But, he said, “When I current budget crisis, we could emphasize re- Ahmadi doesn’t yet know what specific career
made it past the second round of cuts, I cycling more,” he said. “We could turn off com- he’d like to pursue someday. However, he’d Regal Product
thought, ‘Hey, this could really happen.’” puters overnight; use more natural light, in- eventually like to go into politics. For now,
The actual election was held Feb. 7 at the Stu- stead of fluorescent lights; and have solar pan- though, he’ll have his hands full with his role FREE
dent Advisory Council Convention at Robinson els. And we could do other initiatives when on the board and, come September, with school
Secondary School. “The whole morning was there’s more money in the budget.” again. But he says he’ll be able to handle it all. Drop Cloth and
filled with speeches and question-and-answer “I also want an emphasis on students’ evalu- “I’ve always been good at time manage- Sanding Sponge
periods,” said Ahmadi. “Each school has four ations of teachers,” he continued. “Teachers ment,” said Ahmadi. “When I’m really passion-
13900 Metrotech Dr. (near Lowes)
delegates on the Council, and they watch the could give out sheets asking kids what they ate about something, I find a way to work hard,
Chantilly *Retail Only
whole process and narrow down the field from could do to improve, and students could fill manage my time and make it happen.”
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People
Tara Stamper and Ozdogan Nominated for
Steven Miller Are Wed
T AFA Educator of the Year
ara JoAnn Stamper and Steven James Miller
T
were married on April 26. Tara is the daugh-
ter of Teresa Settles of Milford, Ohio. Steve
he Gabriel Chapter Air ing the entire Academy, including
is the son of James G. and Christine Miller of
Force Association the members of The Chantilly
Chantilly. The late afternoon ceremony and recep-
nominated Joan Academy Air Force Junior ROTC
tion took place in the courtyard of the Thomas Birkby
Ozdogan for the Vir- detachment.
House in historic downtown Leesburg. Tara was es-
ginia Air Force Association 2008 It is the hope of the Gabriel
corted by her brother Robert Rose and her mother.
Teacher of the Year award. She Chapter Air Force Association that
The maid of honor was Denese Rakestraw. Brides-
was nominated for helping create this Educator of the Year 2008
maids were Beth Manning, Lydia Resa, Elizabeth
a noteworthy Science, award will help further
Miller Christy and Jessica Miller Utt. Best men were
Technology, Engineer- improve its community
Russ Rakestraw and Joe Taktak. Groomsmen were
ing and Math (STEM) relationship with The
Adam Zaug, Al Zaug, Ken Lane, Justin Hembree,
program at The Chantilly Academy and
Eddie Myers, Chris Bartholomew and Scott Cham-
Chantilly Academy. will make a significant
bers. The celebrant was Virginia Moore. James Miller
Ozdogan, a career impact on the STEM
delivered an address to the couple. Guests traveled
experience specialist, is students from across
from many states and Australia to join the occasion.
helping transform The the entire school sys-
Tara is a 1998 graduate of Milford High School
Chantilly Academy into tem.
and a 2005 graduate of Northern Virginia Commu-
a STEM magnet pro- Doug Wright, the
nity College with an associates of applied science in
gram for Fairfax Academy’s administra-
Nursing. She is an OR, PACU and Employee Health
County. She is building tor, also praised
Nurse for Prince William Ambulatory Surgery Cen-
links with industry, Ozdogan. “She has
ter.
government and un- Ozdogan been a flag carrier for
Steve is a 1995 graduate of Chantilly High School.
dergraduate educa- the AFJROTC program
He attended Virginia Tech and graduated from
tional institutions to sponsor stu- here at Chantilly — and has
George Mason University in 2005 with a bachelor of
dent involvement in real-world worked with many of its cadets on
science in decision sciences and management infor-
projects. fund-raising for competitions, and
mation systems. He is a systems engineer for
She continually seeks additional post secondary-education plans,”
Northrop Grumman. After a honeymoon in Jamaica,
grants and other funding to ex- he said. “Her current initiative is
the couple resides in Fairfax.
Tara Stamper and Steven Miller pand classroom resources. In ad- leading our efforts to bring about
dition, she personally instructs joint instruction in STEM areas be-
Military Notes groups of students on key college tween AFJROTC, engineering and
and job skills. Ozdogan is impact- information-technology classes.”
To have military news listed in tary in his father’s and his sister
Centre View, mail to 7913 Westpark Kathryn’s footsteps. Christopher
Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail to began his formal education in
[email protected] Centreville at Cub Run Elemen-
or fax to 703-917-0991. Photos, tary. At Cub Rub his love for space
especially color, are encouraged. travel was encouraged. Christo-
Deadline is one week before publi- pher grew up watching the space
cation. Call Steve Hibbard at 703- program, sometimes refusing to go
917-6434 with any questions. to school unless he could watch
the shuttle launch. Now he gets to
Sea Apprentice Clayton live the dream and will be assigned
Harris Crandall, son of Woody to AF Space Command at Cape
and Kathy Crandall of Clifton, Canaveral in Florida where he will
graduated from the Navy Recruit be working on the satellite pro-
Training Command, Great Lakes, gram.
IL, on May 2. His graduation was
attended by his parents, uncle and Air Force Airman Nampyo
his grandfather. His brother is Hong has graduated from basic
currently assigned to the 2nd Ma- Crandall military training at Lackland Air
rine Expeditionary Force, Camp Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Lejeune, NC. During Recruit Carmen Lizama of Wrexham Road, During the six weeks of training, Liberty Middle School Holds
Training, SA Crandall served as his Oak Hill. His wife, Sonia, is the the airman studied the Air Force
First-Ever Locks of Love Event
Division’s Master-at-Arms. Pres- daughter of Dario and Obdulia M. mission, organization, and mili-
ently SA Crandall is attending the Espinola of Reedie Drive, tary customs and courtesies; per-
Navy’s Operation’s Specialist (OS) Wheaton, Md. formed drill and ceremony The Liberty Middle School Af- or from Maria Campos, Hair De-
Rating “A” School at Great Lakes marches, and received physical ter-School Community Service sign by Maria. Alexandre de
with graduation expected in early Second Lt. Christopher training, rifle marksmanship, field Club held its first-ever Locks of Paris’s salon featured a presenta-
July 2008 followed by Leave be- Brian Romano is a recent gradu- training exercises, and special Love event on Thursday, May 15. tion of the hair-cutting event with
fore reporting to his permanent ate from the 50th graduating class training in human relations. In Many helping hands went into the other LMS club members and fac-
Duty Station. of the U.S. Air Force Academy in addition, airmen who complete success of this activity that col- ulty invited to attend as specta-
Colorado Springs, Colo. He was basic training earn credits toward lected 140 inches of hair to make tors. Maria Campos donated her
Air Force Senior Airman awarded a bachelor of science de- an associate degree through the wigs for children who suffer from time for private cuts. All of the
Alexander R. Gunera has ar- gree in mechanical engineering. Community College of the Air medical hair loss. Among the 12 Community Service Club mem-
rived for duty at Yokota Air Base, Christopher is the son of Col. (re- Force. He is the son of Soon Hong donors were teachers, students, bers contributed to the event by
Tokyo, Japan. Gunera, an assistant tired) Sebastian and Diane of Lakewood Drive, Harrisonburg, former Liberty Middle School stu- making advertisements, acting as
crew chief, is assigned to the 374th Romano. and nephew of Sunyoung Kim of dents, and family members of ushers for the visiting partici-
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Growing up within an Air Force Fairfax. Hong is a 2007 graduate LMS faculty. The donors received pants, collecting and bagging the
The airman has served in the mili- family, he moved and changed of Spotswood High School, Penn a free haircut and style from bundled hair, taking pictures and
tary for six years. He is the son of schools often. He enters the mili- Laird. Alexandre de Paris and his staff gathering interesting facts.
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Arrest Follows Buying Stolen Goods
By Bonnie Hobbs card was pilfered. Wrote Lowery: “She stated that
Centre View her purse, Wachovia debit card, Virginia [driver’s]
F
license, Victoria Secret credit card, college identifi-
airfax County police have charged a cation, Blockbuster store card and [cash] were sto-
Centreville man with escape by force, dis- len.”
tribution of marijuana and receiving and Then, following up on another fraudulent charge
buying stolen goods. He is Mycal Salter, that had been made with her Wachovia card, Lowery
18, of 13724 Winding Oak Circle, Apt. 202. went to the CVS Pharmacy on Pickwick Road in
Officer Jonathan Lowery explained the case against Centreville. There, he viewed security video footage
him in a May 21 affidavit for a warrant to search for of that transaction.
possible evidence in Salter’s home. Lowery wrote Lowery wrote that he’s familiar with what Salter
that, on May 13, he was dispatched to the Target looks like “from previous arrest photos,” so, when
store in the Fair Lakes Shopping Center for a report he saw the video, he reportedly recognized “Salter
of a credit-card fraud. on camera purchasing products.” He wrote that Salter
He stated that store management had received a was allegedly seen “swiping the stolen Wachovia
tip that a juvenile was going to buy an Xbox 360 debit card and then signing for the sale.”
game console with a stolen credit card. So manage- He also learned the type of car Salter drove and,
ment set up a transaction with the juvenile, but kept when he saw it traveling near the Greenbriar Town
the stolen card. When a store employee asked the Center on May 21, he initiated a traffic stop on it at
juvenile for identification, wrote Lowery, “She fled Route 50, just before Majestic Lane. He also [report- Early Morning, Dentistry for
on foot.” However, the officer soon learned where edly] recognized Salter as the driver. Evening Appointments Adults and Children
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Lowery verified with the credit-card company that UPON APPROACHING the car, wrote Lowery, “[I]
the card had been reported stolen and received a noticed a strong odor of burnt marijuana emanating Accepting New Delta Dental Patients
detail list of all the fraudulent purchases that had from the vehicle. [I] asked the driver to exit the ve- Anthony D. Falbo D.D.S. and Judith A. Thomas D.D.S.
[phone]
been made with it. “The stolen credit card was used hicle [and] took him to the front of the police cruiser 14245-F Centreville Square
at Game Crazy at 6315 Multiplex Drive in Centreville, and informed him he was under arrest. [I] attempted
successfully, just prior to the attempt at Target,” wrote to place him in handcuffs [and he] knocked [my]
the officer. “[I] responded to the address and re- hand off and ran.” However, Lowery pursued him
trieved a copy of the forged receipt.” on foot and apprehended him a short distance away.
Lowery then went to the juvenile’s home where, He wrote that the driver then identified himself as
in her parents’ presence, he wrote, she allegedly im- Salter.
plicated Salter in the crime. According to Lowery, Then, wrote the officer, “Salter [allegedly] made a
she “was instructed to meet Salter at Game Crazy spontaneous utterance that he had marijuana in his
[where] she was given the stolen credit card. Salter right front pocket. A search of [his] person produced
[allegedly] informed her that he’d stolen the credit four bags of suspected marijuana.” Lowery also noted
card while he was at a party in Centreville.” that a search of the vehicle subsequent to Salter’s
“The juvenile entered the store and purchased an arrested yielded the Madden NFL 2008 game.
Xbox 360 game titled ‘Madden NFL 2008,’ contin- According to Lowery, “Salter [allegedly] admitted
ued the officer. “[She allegedly] presented the sto- that the game was purchased with the stolen credit
len credit card and forged the cardholder’s name on card. [I] was also able to locate the [particular] shirt
the receipt. The juvenile returned to the vehicle worn by Salter [on the video] when the fraudulent
where Salter instructed her to drive to the Fair Lakes purchases were made at CVS.” Police executed the
Target and purchase an Xbox 360 game console.” search warrant at Salter’s home, May 22, and seized:
Lowery noted that her attempt was unsuccessful. Three packages of jewelers bags, three baggies of
The officer also spoke with the woman whose credit See man Charged, Page 11
New Children’s Show Set for Chantilly
W
hen it comes to children’s shows, there’s
a general rule of thumb: If it comes from
the mind of Chantilly High Theater Di-
rector Ed Monk, it’s going to be funny.
Therefore, it’s pretty much a given that his latest
creative effort, “Mother Goose’s Really Fabulous Fairy
Tales!” will be a hit with area children. The shows
will be presented Wednesday, July 9, at 3 and 7 p.m.,
and Thursday, July 10, at 3 p.m., in the school the-
ater. Tickets are $5 at the door. For further details,
see www.ChantillyHSDrama.com.
“‘Mother Goose’s Really Fabulous Fairy Tales!’” is a
very silly play that the whole family will enjoy,” said
Monk. “Mother Goose has come to tell some of her
most delightful fairy tales to all of the boys and girls.”
However, they’re unlike anything heard before. Several of the cast members of “Mother
Mother Goose has a slight mishap, with hilarious Goose’s Really Fabulous Fairy Tales” get
results. into character before beginning rehearsals
“Unfortunately, she bumps her head on some scen- for the show.
ery and gets a little confused,” said Monk. “As she
Your Home…Your Neighborhood…
narrates the fairy tales, she gets them a little mixed The only way to find out is to attend the Chantilly
up. Hansel and Gretel wind up meeting Robin Hood Children’s Theatre production of “Mother Goose’s Your
and Sleeping Beauty and Rupunzel and Prince Really Fabulous Fairy Tales!” sponsored by the
Newspaper
Charming and Darth Vader — and, well, who knows Chantilly Drama Boosters.
who else they’ll run into before it’s all over?” — Bonnie Hobbs
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The County Line
Media for Hire?
Blog Excerpts
Commentary on political blogs ranges
from the thoughtful to the ridiculous.
Here are some excerpts related to the
Democratic primary for Virginia’s 11th
Political campaigns put congressional district earlier this month.
Fairfax chairman Gerry Connolly won
bloggers on the payroll. the election by a wide margin, though
many Democratic bloggers favored
candidate Leslie Byrne over
Connolly.
By Julia O’Donoghue “It is important to note that
Gerry Connolly did not win
Centre View
W this by running on his record
Lowell Feld, who runs www.raisingkaine.com, will be Virginia’s as a proud pro developer centrist moderate. He
hen Virginia’s delegation “embedded” blogger at the Democratic National Convention in August. won by running more to the left than he has in a
long time.”
takes its seat on the floor
❖ wrote Karen Duncan on http://
of the Democratic National ment the mission of the blog, he said. him, he discloses his relationship to the anonymousisawoman.blogspot.com, Duncan
Convention in late August, The Democratic activist worked on U.S. campaign at the bottom of the post, he said. supported Byrne but has endorsed Connolly
Lowell Feld will be right next to them. Sen. Jim Webb’s campaign and is currently “I am very clear about what I am doing,” since he won the Democratic primary.
“There is plenty of ammo on Connolly;
The Democratic National Committee consulting for Democratic congressional said Feld.
unfortunately none of it has proven effective yet.
(DNC) selected Feld, an Arlington resident candidate Judy Feder, a Democrat who will Kenton Ngo also revealed the he would However, with the bevy of material, there is
who runs the left-leaning www.raising face U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R) in November. be managing Ramona Morrow’s campaign bound to be some good hits in there some-
kaine.com, to be Virginia’s “embedded” Feld also received at least $500 from for school board in 2007 and then shut where.”
❖ Posted on http://tooconservative.com by a
blogger at the event in Denver, Colo. After former congressional candidate Leslie down his blog www.kentonngo.com/
blogger who supports Connolly’s Republican
receiving approximately 400 applications, Byrne, according to Byrne’s campaign man- 750volts, until after the election. opponent, Keith Fimian.
the committee picked a handful of bloggers ager, Joe Fox. “One of first things I did was to put the
— people who voice their opinions through Feld and other local Democratic bloggers blog in mothballs. … You can say you are
online diaries — to cover only work for candidates going to talk about things other than the In spite of being a Democrat, Connolly
their state delegations “I find [bloggers] to who share their values, campaign but eventually you are going to has been one of the left-leaning blogging
and provide a “local candidates they would say something that shouldn’t be associated community’s top targets for criticism. Sev-
angle” on the be a very support regardless of with the candidate,” said Ngo. eral local bloggers backed Connolly’s op-
convention’s proceed- whether they were paid. Blogger Ben Tribbett did not disclose he ponent, Leslie Byrne, in the Democratic pri-
ings, according to letter thoughtful and fair “I think Judy Feder is was being paid by state Sen. Chap Petersen mary June 10. Connolly won the primary
posted on the Web site. great. I did two years ago every time he posted about the politician’s by a wide margin. In the days leading up to
group. They are
Launched in 2005, when she was running in campaign on his Web site, notlarry the primary election, many bloggers posted
Feld’s blog, which he calls 2006 and I didn’t receive sabato.typepad.com, last fall. But Tribbett, disparaging remarks about Connolly on
good about getting
RK, focuses on state and a penny from her then,” who is from the Burke area, has also re- their Web sites. Tribbett ran a bracket, much
national politics from a he said. Feld uses politi- stricted his paid work to candidates who like those put together for a college basket-
information out.”
Democratic perspective. cal consulting to make had already employed him during previous ball tournament, of Connolly’s “worst mo-
The Web site features — Mame Reilly, ends meet. He quit his campaigns. “I have avoided taking on new ments” as an elected official.
about 12 regular con- day job with the U.S. De- people even though I have been asked to Last week, the Virginia Democrats’ 11th
a Democratic Super Delegate
tributors and is popular partment of Energy a few work on a number of campaigns,” said congressional district committee chair,
and Gov. Mark Warner’s
with political activists, years ago, in part because Tribbet, whose political blog is among the George Burke, announced he would circu-
former political director
journalists and elected he was prohibited from most popular in Virginia. late a petition among Virginia’s Democratic
officials around Virginia. raising money for politi- For Petersen, Tribbett worked on cam- delegates asking them to remove Feld’s “em-
The DNC’s decision to hand out conven- cal candidates. “I could make more money paign strategy, a topic he would not be post- bedding” privileges at the national conven-
tion credentials to more bloggers like Feld, in a lot more stable job working for the gov- ing about on his blog. He also made it clear tion. Among Burke’s concerns is the fact that
an unapologetic partisan, speaks to the ernment. I choose to do this,” he said. that “Not Larry Sabato” would not be a Feld and Tribbet do work as political con-
growing influence of this type of media. “mouthpiece” for the campaign, he said. sultants.
According to Microsoft’s www.site THERE IS some question about whether “I was not putting “I think it is just inap-
meter.com, RK averages 2,751 visitors ev- bloggers who work for political campaigns anything up on behalf of “I think it is just propriate for people
ery day. Some Democratic activists say they should be thought of as journalists at all. the campaign. That was who promote them-
turn to local blogs before newspapers, ra- “This is an example of the difference be- the one of the agree- inappropriate for selves as journalists to
dio or television for the most up-to-date tween a journalist who blogs and a non- ments we came to,” he be paid hacks for can-
information on local politics. journalist who blogs. The blogosphere is said. people who promote didates. They present
“I find [bloggers] to be a very thoughtful filled with people who are not journalists. Tribbett did promote themselves as journal-
themselves as
and fair group. They are good about get- They wear multiple hats,” said Bob Steel, Petersen and disparage ists but they are actually
ting information out,” said Mame Reilly, an who studies and teaches journalism values his opponent, Jeanne public relations practi-
journalists to be paid
Alexandria resident who is a Democratic for the Poynter Institute. marie Devolites Davis, tioners,” said Burke.
Super Delegate and Gov. Mark Warner’s Steel went on to say: “Bloggers are not frequently on his blog in But candidates who
hacks for candidates.
former political director. necessarily journalists. A blogger might own the weeks proceeding have hired bloggers for
a hardware store and write about a prod- the election. The Demo- — George Burke, political consulting said
YET FELD and others are not bound by uct he sells in the hardware store. There is cratic activist said he they are paying for a
Democrats’ 11th congressional
the same rules as traditional journalists. He nothing wrong with that but [he is] not would have champi- person’s expertise at
district committee chair
and a few other local Virginia bloggers have being a journalist.” oned Petersen, whether networking over the
been paid by candidates to do “netroots It is important to always bring a dose of the candidate had paid internet, not positive
outreach” and other political consulting. skepticism when reading a blog, according him or not. coverage on the blogger’s Web site. “I have
A mainstream news organization would Steel. For bloggers who also work as politi- known Ben for a long time but I don’t at-
not employ a journalist who took money cal consultants, he suggests transparency. STILL, THE PRACTICE of paying bloggers tempt to have any editorial control over
from a political campaign, but, for bloggers, “I think if something is written by a po- has unsettled some local Democrats, espe- anything he does on his blog. I have pretty
the practice often coincides with their rea- litical consultant, the reader deserves to cially those who have been suffered under much no input on that,” said Petersen.
sons for starting a Web site. know that it is written by political consult- their attacks. “I, myself, don’t believe in Feder’s campaign manager, Luke
“[Blogs] are a hybrid. They are sort of ant,” said Steel. putting bloggers on the payroll. I think it is McFarland, said Feld has mainly been in-
journalism, sort of citizen activism. We are akin to putting journalists on the payroll,” volved in developing a Web site,
like political operatives in a way,” said Feld. SOME LOCAL BLOGGERS handle the said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors www.farewellfrank.com, on the Democrat’s
Feld founded RK to help get progressive overlap of their paid political work and Web chairman Gerry Connolly, who is the Demo- opponent, Republican Rep. Frank Wolf.
Democrats elected in Virginia and his paid site content in the way that Steel suggests. cratic nominee for Virginia’s 11th district McFarland and others said it is common
work on political campaigns can comple- If Feld writes about a candidate that pays congressional seat. for campaigns to hire bloggers.
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Limo Nightmare Spoils Centreville’s Prom Managing Editors
Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell,
Kemal Kurspahic
Photography:
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To the Editor: of the student’s grandparents. The bus arrived there at 11:52 the prom tickets and were only Craig Sterbutzel
Art/Design:
On May 31, my son, along with The students headed off to p.m. with EIGHT minutes left of willing to refund the limo cost.
Zohra Aslami, Kevin Cooper,
23 other students from Georgetown for their dinner. the prom. The students each had many ad- Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong,
Centreville High School, began When it was time to leave D.C., It seems that there would be ditional expenses for which they John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll,
Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp
what they hoped to be an excit- however, the bus would not start no question about the liability of did not ask for reimbursement, Production Manager:
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vance. Reservations were con- ured they could get to the prom on his credit card called the com- who have yet to go through the CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS,
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Peter Labovitz
were rented, dresses were there, an already bad situation met with resistance. The parent name of this company down and President/CEO
bought, flowers were ordered. got worse. The driver took the asked for the limo fee to be re- do NOT use them. They are tak- Mary Kimm
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Unfortunately, the hopes and wrong road toward Reston and funded and for the company to ing advantage of young people, Jerry Vernon
dreams of these students were had to travel all the way to Dulles reimburse each student for his/ many of whom had to work many Executive Vice President
Wesley DeBrosse
soon dashed by the limo com- Airport. After that, he got lost her prom ticket ($60 each). Al- hours to earn that $60!
Controller
pany, Chariots for Hire. at least two more times. Finally, though the limo company was Debbie Funk
The “party bus” for which the one of the girls made a phone call entirely responsible for these stu- Gail Gardiner National Sales
John Lovaas
students paid over $2,000 ar- to her mom who guided the dents missing their prom, they Rockland Drive Special Assistant for Operations
rived on time at the home of one driver to the Reston Sheraton. refused to agree to the refund of Clifton
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acts of ignorant and over-enthusi- Mirza Masroor Ahmad greets well-wishers after his
astic Muslims gave a false impres- speech Monday night at the McLean Hilton.
sion of Islam.”
the Ahmadiyya Muslim Com-
AHMAD THEN said he would try “The true message munity defines Jihad in the
to present the true teachings of present age as the cruel shed-
Islam, as presented by the founder of Islam is to ding of blood. But true Jihad is
Call Specific Agents to of the AMC and the teachings set about reforming one’s self and
out in the holy Quran. “The true cleanse your heart, purifying one’s soul.”
Confirm Dates & Times.
concept of Jihad is not a lawful Ahmad explained that such a
war, for it is clearly against the lose yourself in God Jihad “only permits war against
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commandments of God and is a those who prevent them from
and spread peace
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people were granted freedom and any religious war. Serving man-
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had equal rights.” kind is the real Jihad — bring-
— Mirza Masroor Ahmad,
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“The holy Quran tells us, ‘Be al- ing mankind nearer to its Cre-
Ahmadiyya Muslim
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in accordance with the teachings
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of Islam and be a role model for THEREFORE, he advised all
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others. It is only good deeds that will attract others, those present Monday night to “refrain from evil and
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Acting in this manner, he said, is the only way to cleanse your heart, lose yourself in God and spread
maintain peace in the world. “The feelings and be- peace on earth.”
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liefs of every religion should be respected,” he said. “Pull down the walls of hatred and spread love and
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Man Charged with Dealing Cocaine
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2481 IRON FORGE RD $754,900 Sun 1-4 Long & Foster Joyce Cathey 703-437-3800 F
ollowing an investigation, Fairfax County po demand and ensure a continuous source of custom-
Centreville/Clifton lice have charged a 26-year-old Centreville ers,” the detective hoped to find these items in
man with possession with intent to distribute Walker’s home. In addition, police also sought any
5106 VILLAGE FOUNTAIN PL $384,900 Sun 6-7:30 Keller Williams Tish Thompson 703-330-2222
cocaine. He is Alfred Damon Walker of 14473 Golden records and documents he might have listing custom-
13357J CONNOR DR #J $365,000 Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker Rachel Taylor 703-691-1400
Oak Road in The Meadows community. ers, sources of supply, money spent and money owed.
5961 HAVENER HOUSE WAY $215,000 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Colleen Becker 703-674-1781 An undercover narcotics detective presented de- Police executed the warrant June 4 and seized:
5221 ELLICOTT CT $589,999 Sun 1-4 Long & Foster Katherine Krafthofer301-388-2600 tails of the case against him in a June 4 affidavit for Baggies of suspected cocaine, a bowl and spoon with
7701 ROSE GATE CT $1,349,500 Sun 1-4 Wolf Run Diane Lenahan 703-283-7328 a warrant to seek possible evidence in Walker’s home. residue, two grinders with residue, miscellaneous
He wrote that, during May, he learned that Walker paraphernalia, a Pennsylvania I.D. card, a deposit slip,
12638 WATER ST $1,048,500 Sun 1-4 Long & Foster Nancy Basham 703-503-4026
is allegedly “a distributor of cocaine in the Northern records and documents, a gun receipt and a gun box.
12403 CLIFTON HUNT DR $1,200,000 Sun 1-4 Wolf Run Jennifer Pogoda 571-218-7889
Virginia area” and that “quantities of cocaine” had They also confiscated: A Taurus 9 mm handgun, Win-
been reportedly stored and used at his residence. chester 9 mm rounds, a Remington 9 mm weapon,
The detective further wrote that, during May and two scales, a razor, a baggie containing white pills, a
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again, the first week of June, he observed two, “con- hand-rolled cigarette, baggies, a glass pipe, and a
Chantilly/Oak Hill, Centreville/Clifton, Fairfax trolled purchases of cocaine” from Walker. He also white substance from a kitchen cabinet.
noted that he was then able to obtain the substance On June 5, police arrested Walker and charged him
Contact:Karen Washburn
that was purchased and, both times, it allegedly field- with three counts of possession with intent to dis-
[email protected] tested positive for cocaine. tribute cocaine. He was released from the Adult De-
Knowing that individuals who regularly traffic in tention Center, the same day, on $15,000 bond and
narcotics will “keep a supply of controlled substances has a July 30 court date.
and paraphernalia on hand in order to satisfy the — Bonnie Hobbs
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