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5K Ice Cream Race at Bull Run Fundraiser to benefit
The Fisher House.
By Steve Hibbard water slide, a luscious ladder wall,
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icy rope wall, sticky steeple chase,
everal thousand people frigid up-and-over wall, and sweet
are expected for the slide.
fourth annual 5K obstacle The races start every half hour
Ice Cream Race, which beginning at 9 a.m.; 9:30 a.m.; 10
will be held Saturday, May 6, at a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; and 11 a.m. The
Bull Run Regional Park in entry price ranges from $49 if pur-
Centreville. The event includes an chased by April 28, and $59 if pur-
ice cream-themed obstacle course chased by May 6. This is a rain or
with whipped cream-like foam, a shine event, and the minimum age
chocolate syrup water slide, and a to race is 5. There is a rinse sta-
banana peel pit. It will be held tion at the end of the race. A por-
every half hour from from 9 a.m. tion of the profits this year will
to 11 a.m. benefit The Fisher House which
In addition, costumed people helps military families.
will line the race route dressed as The venue is at Bull Run Re-
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ice cream cones, cherries and ba- h gional Park, Special Events Cen-
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nanas; they will be throwing to ter, 7700 Bull Run Drive,
cherry bomb water balloons and c Centreville, VA 20121. For more
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other goodies at the runners. For n details, email max@theicecream
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added fun, there will be ib race.com or call Bawarski at 703-
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trucks, ice cream eating competi- There are also discounts for vari-
The Ice Cream Race will include a sweet slide.
tions, and wild costume competi- ous professions including police
tions. Once runners cross the fin- cation teacher at Providence El- way to kick off the summer and Blood and Guts Run scheduled for officers, teachers, nurses, and
ish line, they’ll be rewarded with ementary School in Fairfax. “This have a lot of fun with family and October 2017 at Bull Run Regional firefighters who run. For discount
a custom made medal — and ice is an experience of a lifetime. Go friends.” Park in Centreville. tickets, email max@theicecream
cream. down a chocolate syrup slide, Bawarski also organized several For the Ice Cream Race, some of race.com.
“The Ice Cream Race 5K is a fun trudge through foam like whipped Blood and Guts Runs during past this year’s obstacle highlights in- Visit www.theicecreamrace.com
run like no other,” said organizer cream, limbo through a banana Halloweens that had 5,000 attend- clude: a waffle cone cargo net, to register and find more informa-
Max Bawarski, 34, a physical edu- peel pit, and more. This is a great ees, and he is planning another slippery beams, a chocolate syrup tion.
Business Notes
Email announcements to
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papers.com. Photos welcome.
CORT in Chantilly was re-
cently awarded the 2016 Gold
Supplier Award by Brookfield
Global Relocation Services by
exceeding service level agree-
ment benchmarks including
timely contact with the as-
signee, prompt assignment to
the Destination Service Consult-
ant, successful placement of
assignee in rental housing in
their destination city and ob-
taining and delivering required
documentation. The award was
recently presented at the
Brookfield 2016 Supplier Forum
in Washington, D.C.
Sheehy Auto Stores was
recently recognized with a Gold
Peer Award from the Television,
Internet, Video Association
(TIVA) for its employee orienta-
tion video, produced by
Cocklins Digital. The eight-
minute video emphasizes the
Sheehy difference and was pro-
duced to welcome new
employees to the company. The
Chantilly branch is at 4145 Auto
Park Circle.
Finmarc Management,
Inc., a Bethesda, Md.-based
commercial real estate firm, has
announced the sale of a three-
story 78,327 square foot
commercial office building situ-
ated at 4100 Lafayette Center
Drive within the Enterprise Cen-
ter in Chantilly, Va.,for $4.9
million. The asset was acquired
by Better Lafayette, LLC.
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Editor Steven Mauren
703-778-9415 or [email protected]
‘Reema Is My Angel Now’
Mona Samaha reflects on losing her daughter in the VT shooting.
By Bonnie Hobbs mediately Reema’s death,
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drove to the and she again
or many American families, this university. visited her
past Sunday, April 16, was a day “People were mother in
to gather with friends and rela- writing on her spirit. “I was
tives and celebrate Easter. But for Facebook sitting in the
those who lost a loved one in the April 16, page and she living room
2007 massacre at Virginia Tech, it marked wasn’t re- and I felt her
10 years since the worst day of their lives. sponding, and kissing me and
“It can be hard every day,” said Mona we hoped she touching me
Samaha, whose daughter Reema – a 2006 was on on the leg,”
Westfield High grad – was among the shoot- lockdown said Samaha.
ing victims. “But as the anniversary gets [and just un- “And I told her,
closer, I tend to relive the last days I spent able to com- ‘I know that’s
with her, the last phone call, the last hug.” municate],” Reema Samaha you and I love
Speaking on Tuesday, April 11, from her said Samaha. you.’ I couldn’t
backyard in Centreville’s Sully Station com- “While driving we heard the lockdown was wait to tell Joe;
munity, Samaha recalled that Easter Sun- off, but still didn’t hear from her, so we told it was a beau-
day 2007 was on April 8 and Reema was her cousin – who was also a student there – tiful gift.”
home visiting. Just 18, she was a VT fresh- to go look for her in the hospital.” That July,
man majoring in both international rela- As Mona and husband Joe arrived at the she and her
tions and urban planning and minoring in Blacksburg Inn, a table had been set up for husband trav-
French. families in search of their children. Some- eled to France
She’d gone to midnight mass and Easter one took their name and, within an hour, and Italy for
church services with her family, then ate they were in a room with another family. their 25th wed-
lunch with them and other relatives before “A lady asked me what classroom my ding anniver-
a friend came to pick her up. Excited, she daughter was in and I said, ‘211,’” said sary. It was pre-
told her parents, “I’m so happy I get to see Mona Samaha. “And she said, ‘That’s the one Reema Samaha during a dance performance. planned, and
you three weeks in a row, this month.” with the most missing.’ But I hoped Reema Reema and her
Easter was the first of those three week- was in a hospital in surgery, unable to give older sister
ends; Reema’s parents planned on going to her name. Then I went out for a minute and, and power – and feeling that her daughter Randa were supposed to meet them there.
VT, the next two weekends, to watch their when I returned, Joe told me Reema didn’t was with her – got her through the first five “In Italy, I saw a Degas painting of a dance
daughter – an accomplished dancer – per- make it. years after the tragedy. “In my heart, I felt rehearsal, and a girl in that painting looked
form with the Contemporary Dance En- “I fell to the floor and other people took her so closely with me,” she said. “For ex- just like Rema,” said Samaha. “The pain and
semble there. But instead, her life was taken me to another room. I was crying; and then ample, whenever I needed to find some- loss were still raw then, so that was really
abruptly by a mentally unstable young man there was a moment when I stopped crying thing tucked away in her room, she’d guide comforting.”
who fatally shot her and 31 others before and felt Reema’s presence above my head. me to it. That was really a blessing; it was Randa was studying in Lyon, France; and
killing himself, too. And I thought, ‘I shouldn’t be crying; Reema like a miracle, soft and sweet.” when she met her parents there, she showed
When her parents learned of the shoot- is my angel now and she’s in heaven.’” Such things happened often, said
ing and didn’t hear from Reema, they im- Samaha said that sensation of strength Samaha. Mother’s Day was a month after See ‘Reema Is My Angel’, Page 11
10 Years after VT Tragedy Reema’s father discusses
life after his daughter’s death.
By Joseph Samaha Yes, she died. They died. But now we must and should not – face the sort of loss we Reema would have taken upon graduating
T focus on preventing other young persons did without an outpouring of love and sup- from Virginia Tech in 2010 as a vibrant, in-
he Virginia Tech shooting was trans- from being killed, other parents from expe- port from extended family, friends and com- telligent, beautiful, smiling young woman.
formative, not only for impacted riencing our searing grief. We all have an munity. And, to my mind, it would be hard Now I only have a framed diploma, given
families, survivors and the univer- important mission. And, yes, you could say to move forward without a cause to pur- posthumously, posted in my office to remind
sity, but also for U.S. higher education. Im- this also has been my therapy. sue. me of her aspirations.
proving safety quickly became a priority on Mona and I have handled the loss of The VTV Family Outreach Foundation, Reema’s life for me is frozen in time. In
campuses and with state and national Reema differently, with Mona choosing a made up of a majority of the families and her room at home, her laptop remains un-
policy-makers. deeply spiritual path to cope with our grief. victims of the shooting, has recently opened, perhaps holding a draft response
The lost lives of our children and their Our other children choose separate paths, launched Campaign32 to my last email. The clothes she wore as
professors opened a dialogue that raised too. At the time, Omar became a gun-safety (www.Campaign32.org), a mission to pre- she breathed her last breath are in a brown
awareness and a lot of new questions re- and violence-prevention advocate of some vent other Virginia Tech-type shootings and paper bag. Her ballet slippers hang on her
garding campus safety. The blue-lighted, prominence, working with New York Mayor look for our communities to support our closet door. The costume she wore during
emergency call buttons on campus are now Bloomberg, while he pursued a graduate efforts. her last dabke, or Lebanese folk dance per-
obsolete. degree, and he has launched his career as a In my last email to Reema, at 11 p.m. the formance, April 15 at the VT Street Fest,
I have never doubted the choices I made Realtor. Randa is a nurse practitioner in night before she died, I expressed how lays on her bed. Her Chip N Dale calendar
after April 16, 2007. Though the hurt never New York. Her big, loving heart is wide open proud I was of her. “You did a GREAT job is open to April 2007. Smiling and funny
goes away, my wife Mona, our children to help others. this weekend!” I told her, remembering her pictures of Reema are displayed, as we
Omar and Randa, and I have always felt So we address our deep loss on different dance performances. might say in our Samaha village, sans voix
that Reema is not far away. I feel that she roads of advocacy, spirituality, activism and If only everyone had done their job on – without voice, but remaining my inspira-
and the other victims guide us in what we resilience. But we hold hands on our jour- April 16, I’ve told myself over and over since tion. As Tony Robbins says, “How our lives
do and remind us to look forward. neys and we never let go. A family cannot – the tragedy, I might now know what path change in a moment.”
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Singing, Dancing, Comedy and Endearing Characters
Westfield presents
“Legally Blonde:
The Musical.”
By Bonnie Hobbs
A
fter graduating from UCLA, Elle
Woods hopes to get engaged to
her boyfriend. But he breaks up
with her instead and heads to
law school at Harvard. Undaunted, she fol-
lows him there and finagles her way into
law school, too. Both problems and hilarity
ensue as she attempts to win him back.
That’s the premise of Westfield High’s
Cappies show, “Legally Blonde: The Musi-
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cal.” Show times are Friday-Saturday, April h
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28-29 and May 5-6, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sun- to
day April 30, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 at b
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ing great. There’ll be a 15-piece, pit band, Cast members after rehearsing the “What You Want” dance number in “Legally Blonde: The Musical.”
and the actors are a mix of choir, band and
theater students. Drew Tobin is the student Barbie, and I’m so lucky to get to play such tors is really believable.” Junior Aja Rene plays Paulette, Elle’s best
set designer, and the three student chore- a cool role.” Her favorite song is “Legally Portraying Elle’s best friend, Emmett, is friend whom she meets when she’s going
ographers are Sarah Bresnahan, Bridgette Blonde Remix,” the number right before the freshman John Henry Stamper. “He’s an through a crisis. “She’s very spunky, yet shy,”
Carey and Emily Bidinger. finale. “Elle has lost all hope, but realizes older, more-experienced student who leads said Rene. “She has outbursts of excitement,
“It’s really neat to see the kids create people believe in her, so she’s reinvigorated Elle’s law study-group and helps her in but pulls back when she has to deal with
things like the dances, set, lighting, etc., that to fight for her cause,” said Van Trees. “It’s school,” said Stamper. “He’s casual and laid- confrontations. She doesn’t have a lot of
adults usually help them with,” said an incredibly fun dance, the music makes back, but also professional. He’s trying to confidence.” “I genuinely see a lot of me in
Harrington. “And this cast is, by far, one of you smile and it’s always been one of my prove himself to his professor, while also her – even the accent,” continued Rene.
my favorites because of the enthusiasm and favorite numbers from this show.” Because mentoring the younger law students. He’s “She’s from Boston and I’m from [New]
passion they bring to the production. Each this play is so entertaining and uplifting, a nice guy who’s got everyone’s best inter- Jersey. I like her sense of style and comedy.
one has created characters that really pop she said, “The audience will leave in a good ests at heart, and he’s a mediator who’s She has lots of energy, and her clothing style
off the stage and become endearing. These mood. And they’ll see lots of different there for everyone.” is outlandish and wacky, but she’s not
kids make the show fun for everyone to see.” people shine on the stage.” Calling it a fun part, Stamper said, “I get ashamed of it – she owns it.”
Although the show is “PG-13” for some Classmate Wade Parker plays Elle’s ex- to be myself – relaxed and happy to be here Rene’s favorite song is “Bend and Snap,”
of the college themes, she said the audience boyfriend, Warner. “He’s a self-centered, – so it’s easy to get into character for which she sings.
will love the high-energy, song-and-dance egotistical person who only cares about Emmett. Playing a lead isn’t new to me, but “It’s the turning point where Paulette finds
numbers. “The tunes are sure to be stuck in himself and his ambitions to become a law- it’s always a good challenge.” He especially her confidence,” said Rene. “I also like ‘Le-
people’s heads by the end of the night,” said yer,” said Parker. “He’s trying to live up to likes “Find My Way,” the show’s finale, be- gally Blonde’ because it’s a beautiful, inti-
Harrington. “And our show even has some his family members who are lawyers, too, cause “It’s a big, ensemble number with mate duet between Elle and Emmett. It
cute puppies.” and he’s also a ladies’ man.” everyone on stage. The whole show is brings me to tears every time because it’s
Portraying Elle is junior Molly Van Trees. Parker enjoys his role because “I get to wrapped up in this one song, Elle’s the vale- so emotional.”
“She’s optimistic, fun, has a bubbly person- be both comedic and serious. And it’s re- dictorian and everyone has a happy end- She said everyone will love this musical’s
ality, is hard-working and will do whatever ally fun to play a lead and have my own ing.” energy and comedy. “It’s so electrifying and
it takes to get where she wants to go,” said song, ‘Serious.’ It’s about how Warner needs He said the audience will like the show memorable that people will leave saying
Van Trees. “With her, the sky’s the limit. to find a girlfriend who’s more mature than because “There are a ton of songs and large lines from it, for the next week, maybe for-
There’s nothing she can’t do, if she puts her a sorority girl, and I love its rhythm and dance numbers, and the college theme will ever. They’ll also remember how well the
mind to it.” tone.” be relatable to many people. And everyone cast members meshed together and fed off
Calling Elle an “outstanding character” to As for the show, he said, “The singers are on stage is having such a good time that each other’s vibes. This show is a
play, Van Trees said, “She’s very different great, the songs are catchy and upbeat, and the audience will, too. In addition, the set rollercoaster and a perfect balance between
than I am, so she gives me an opportunity the pit orchestra is phenomenal. And the is absolutely huge and well-done; the story comedy and a lesson well-learned. To me,
to step outside my box. She’s like a real-life acting and the chemistry between the ac- opens with a two-story, sorority home.” it’s a must-see.”
Roundups
Centreville International diversity in the Centreville area, with goals to implement students of the Chantilly Pyramid at Rocky Run Middle on
sustainable programs that: provide immigrants in need with Monday, April 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Halligan’s presenta-
Showcase the means to improve their lives and become more inte- tions will cover the lessons learned too late for his family
grated into the community; improve communication and regarding how to deal with bullying, cyberbullying, and
The Centreville Immigration Forum is hosting the 7th cooperation among all groups serving immigrants; and teen depression.
Annual Centreville International Showcase on Saturday, build community recognition of our strength in diversity. His son, Ryan, died by suicide on Oct. 7, 2003, at the age
April 22, from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Korean Central Presbyte- See www.centrevilleinternationalshowcase.org. of 13 after being bullied by classmates at school and online.
rian Church, 15451 Lee Highway, Centreville. The free Halligan will speak to Franklin Middle students during the
event offers international entertainment and food from How To Deal with Bullying day on April 24, and will speak to Rocky Run students on
local restaurants. The Centreville Immigration Forum is a April 25.
community volunteer group focused on immigration and John Halligan will visit and speak to the parents and See Roundups, Page 5
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Roundups
From Page 4
Emergency Response Education
The next available Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) Class is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 24 at the
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy. There are two sessions
each week on Mondays and Wednesdays that run until May 17.
The class is 28 hours in length, plus the final practical exercise.
The training prepares residents to help themselves, their fami-
lies and neighbors in the event of a disaster in their community.
Through CERT, residents can learn about disaster preparedness
and receive training in basic disaster response skills such as fire
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SYA Little League Opening Day
Free Carseat Inspections
Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) speaks to a gym full of baseball players and
Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will
their families at the SYA Little League opening day on April 1.
perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, April 27,
Crime Report from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly.
No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child
The following incidents were reported her 8-month-old Husky to a tree in the 7700 block of Bull Run Drive, cell safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and
by the Sully District Police Station. backyard without proper shelter for sev- phone from park
adjust them, as needed. Because of time constraints, only the first
eral hours. She was issued summonses 13500 block of Orchard Drive, pack-
35 vehicles arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, in-
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY: 14200 for failing to provide adequate care of a age from residence
block of Centreville Square (Advance dog and violation of the tethering law. 14400 block of Woodmere Court, spectors may have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver
America), April 14, around 11:25 a.m. Animal Protection Police officers pro- purse from business on the correct use of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140,
A man went into the business, ap- vided guidance to the owner on properly APRIL 3 – LARCENIES
to confirm dates and times.
proached an employee and demanded caring for and raising her pet. 13600 block of Bent Tree Circle,
cash. The victim gave the suspect an APRIL 17 – LARCENIES medication from business
undisclosed amount of cash and he ran 6000 block of Union Mill Road, cell 13800 block of Braddock Road, watch Clean Out Medicine Cabinets
toward the Giant Supermarket. The vic- phone from school from residence
tim did not require medical attention. APRIL 10 – LARCENIES 6000 block of Raina Drive, ring from
On Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Sully Dis-
The suspect was described as approxi- 4400 block of Brookfield Corporate residence
mately 20 years old, olive-toned Drive, cell phone from business MARCH 31 – LARCENIES trict Police Station and the Drug Enforcement Administration will
complexion, wearing a dark blue 6000 block of Union Mill Road, cell 14800 block of Bolton Road, cash give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft
sweatshirt and had a piece of cloth cov- phone from business from vehicle by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused
ering his face. 5100 block of Westfields Boulevard, MARCH 30 – LARCENIES
and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring the pills for disposal to
INDECENT EXPOSURE: 15000 liquor from business 4400 block of Chantilly Shopping
block of Stillfield Place, April 8 around APRIL 7 – LARCENIES Center, cell phone from vehicle the lobby of 4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly.
2:30 p.m. A woman was walking her 5300 block of Sammie Kay Lane, 5700 block of Deer Pond Road, elec- The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or
dog on a trail along a stream. She property from vehicle tronic devices from vehicle patches. The service is free and anonymous.
looked across the stream and saw a man 14900 block of Willard Road, prop- 5600 block of Stone Road, merchan-
exposing and touching himself inappro- erty from residence dise from business
priately. The victim immediately left the APRIL 6 – LARCENIES MARCH 29 – LARCENIES Neighborhood Watch Training
area then reported the incident. Officers 4400 block of Chantilly Shopping 14500 block of Lee Road, beer from
extensively checked the area but did not Center, merchandise from business business
PFC Tara Gerhard, crime prevention officer for the Sully Dis-
locate the suspect. He was described as 4800 block of Cross Meadow Place, MARCH 27 – LARCENIES
trict Police Station, is offering neighborhood watch training to all
white, in his 40s, about 6 feet 1 inch tall property from vehicle 4900 block of Stonecroft Boulevard,
and 200 pounds. He wore a blue plaid 13800 block of Fount Beattie Court, cell phone from business communities in the Sully District. Her next presentation is set for
shirt and blue jeans. wallet from residence 5800 block of Trinity Parkway, ring Monday, May 1, at 7 p.m., at the Sully District Governmental Cen-
FAILURE TO PROVIDE AD- 4500 block of Flushing Court, cash from residence
ter, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Go to the community room,
EQUATE CARE OF A DOG/ from vehicle MARCH 24 – LARCENIES
TETHERING VIOLATION/ARREST: 13600 block of Smallwood Court, 5500 block of Stroud Court, cell just inside the lobby on the right. R.S.V.P. to Gerhard at
5300 block of Willow Valley Road, laptop computer from vehicle phones from business [email protected] or call her at 703-814-7051. She’ll
March 24 around 9:45 a.m. A 37-year- APRIL 4 – LARCENIES MARCH 23 – LARCENIES also be happy to answer any related questions.
old woman was charged after an 14300 block of Avocado Court, docu- 13700 block of Autumn Vale Court,
investigation determined she tethered ments from vehicle property from vehicle
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office. Gather supporting documents: National Military Family Association for the Fairfax County Office of Center, 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Geovani Flores
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Obituary
The store was one of Route 50’s central general stores, selling cowboy
boots, blue jeans, tobacco, handmade sandwiches and more.
William Adrian Lockhart
S
urrounded by his
loving family,
William Adrian
Lockhart, beloved fa-
ther, known throughout
the community as
“Chantilly Billy,” and
fun-loving friend to all
he met, died on April 8,
Lockhart
2017.
Billy Lockhart was a
cherished father to three daughters,
“Grampies” to seven grandchildren, a lov- Billy and Suzie Lockhart in 1980
ing partner, the animated owner of Route with daughter Dusty.
50’s iconic Chantilly Cash & Carry, passion-
their first beer or their favorite community
ate golfer, gardener and poker ace. Billy
gathering place. Chantilly Billy loved the
knew no strangers. He was genuine, witty
Chantilly community and running “the
and sharp, a man who lived his life un-
Cash.” Billy took so much joy in being a fa-
bridled and a friend who would drop any-
ther to his three girls and was a doting
thing to help.
daddy who loved, protected and constantly
A Virginian born and bred, Billy was born
cared for the well-being of his children, even
on Feb. 25, 1950 to Lakie Reil and Robert
into adulthood.
Lee Lockhart, II in Front Royal, Va. Start-
On the other side, Billy joins his mother
ing out life skipping rocks in rural Limeton,
and stepfather Lakie Edna Reil and Robert
Va., Billy moved to the “big city” of Front
Reil, his grandmother Opal
Royal at age 8, where — when he was not
(Hollandsworth) Mitchell, his brother Rob-
shooting pea shooters at unsuspecting pa-
ert “Jim” Lee Lockhart, III and his beloved
trons on the lower level of the Royal The-
black Lab, Captain.
ater — he was beloved, grabbing burgers
He is survived by his father and step-
and shakes at the Royal Dairy, participat-
mother, Mary Ann and Robert Lee Lockhart,
ing as a guard on the men’s basketball team
II, his sisters and brothers-in-law Barbara
at John S. Mosby Academy High School,
and Ray Lester of Edinburg, Va. and Robin
where he graduated in 1968, and playing
and Gordon Jones of Saluda, Va., his lov-
on local Little League teams.
ing partner of 20 years, Barbara Ward, three
Billy served in the United States Marine
adoring daughters and sons-in-love who
Corps for 4 years; after training at Parris
miss him dearly, Dusty Lockhart and Stefano
Island, he served in Okinawa. In 1977, Billy
Frigerio of Purcellville, Va., Jessie Lockhart
took over his parents’ general store on
and Craig Renteria of Campbell, Calif., and
Route 50 and built the Chantilly Cash &
Lindsay Lockhart and Michael Reiss of
Carry, an iconic hometown general store
Washington, D.C. and seven grandchildren
which supplied Chantilly with an eclectic
William Cody, Cooper, Porter, Landon,
mix of everything from cowboy boots and
Nicoletta, Peyton and Suzie.
blue jeans to fishing supplies to homemade
Our daddy, our brother and Chantilly’s
pickled eggs, half-smokes and beer.
own is dearly missed. His carefree, giving
During his difficult seven-month battle
and loving nature lives on in the lives of
with cancer, Billy’s family received word
the many people he has touched.
from hundreds of Northern Virginians who
— Dusty Lockhart
credit the Cash & Carry to the purchase of
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News
Turn your House
Spiritual Lessons from the Military
into a Home
First Sergeant Matt Eversmann hostile district of Mogadishu and
(ret.), who illustrates the impor- marked for death by an angry
tance of leadership, courage and mob. His story of survival was im-
selfless service to succeed when mortalized in the film, “Blackhawk
ordinary circumstances become Down.”
extraordinary challenges, will Committed to sharing the les-
speak at New Life Christian sons he learned in the military, he
Church, at The nZone, 14550 Lee draws parallels from his experi-
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As an Army Ranger deployed to sponsibility and how that relates
Somalia in 1993, he and his fel- to one’s relationship with God and
low soldiers were trapped in a others. See newlife.church/bigday. Eversmann
Suspect in Custody from Hit and Run
Detectives have a man in custody for striking and A 43-year-old woman reported a man was in the
killing a 75-year-old woman on Friday, April 14, near shopping center acting strangely. She took a picture
the intersection of Route 50 (Lee Jackson Memorial of him. He became agitated, then assaulted her and
How can you help? Highway) and Rugby Road, in Fairfax. went into one of the businesses. Officers found him
Officers from the Fair Oaks Police District were inside and took him into custody. As they were in-
called for the report around 10:15 a.m. The victim vestigating, one officer noticed front-end damage on
was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation his car in the parking lot. Further investigation de-
determined she was crossing Rugby Road traveling termined he was also involved in this morning’s fa-
Adopt Volunteer Donate
eastbound. A 2016 Dodge Dart traveling southbound tal crash. The 31-year-old man from Fairfax was taken
one of our lovable your time or money or on Rugby Road struck her, then turned around and to the Adult Detention Center and charged with
cats or dogs. services. supplies struck the victim a second time before leaving the felony hit and run and robbery.
for the
scene. Crash Reconstruction and Homicide detectives The victim has been identified as Maria Ascencio,
Shelter.
responded to investigate. They are looking into the 75, of Zelkova Court, in Fairfax.
possibility the victim was intentionally run over. It Anyone with information is asked to contact the
does not appear the victim and suspect were known Fairfax County Police Department at 703-691-2131
www.foha.org
to each other. or Crimes Solvers electronically by visiting http://
In an unrelated incident, officers were called to www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting
the 3900 block of Fair Ridge Drive around 12:45 p.m. “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES(274637).
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C E N T R E V I L L E
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COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP District Station, 4900 Stonecroft
Blvd., Chantilly. Drop off unused or
expired medications at a Fairfax
County Police district station (pills or
The Church of the Ascension b liquids only, no pressurized canisters
or needles). Visit
Traditional Anglican Catholic Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb or email
1928 Book of Common Prayer, 1940 Hymnal, [email protected] for more.
and the King James Bible with Apocrypha Caregiver Bootcamp. 8:30 a.m.-3
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Centreville VA 20120 continental breakfast and lunch will
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in the “Old Stone Church” more.
of Historic Centreville
MONDAY/MAY 23
www.ascension-acc.org [phone] To highlight
Free Financial Counseling. 6-7:15
p.m. at Chantilly Computer Learning
Center, 4101 Elmwood St., Chantilly.
your faith Certified financial planners will
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Email [email protected] or call 703-
community, 988-9656.
The Church of the Ascension SUNDAY/MAY 28
call Memorial Day Service at Church of
[phone] www.ascension-acc.org
the Ascension. 5:30 p.m. at Church of
the Ascension, 13941 Braddock
Road, Centreville. Visit
Karen Centreville Baptist Church www.ascension-acc.org/ for more.
[phone] www.cbcva.org
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
at Residents Can “E-cycle” at the I-66
transfer station. It is free but
Centreville United
residents may be asked to show proof
of residency. Personal waste only.
703-778-9422 Methodist Church The I-66 station is located at 4618
West Ox Road, Fairfax and open from
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Weighing Long-Term Benefits of Summer Camp
Camp experiences can enhance social and be mentored in a passion in ways that a typi- “Sometimes working parents feel guilty for
cal school day often can’t.” enrolling their children in summer camps
psychological development, say experts. When selecting a camp, Melideo advises because of the need for child care during
parents to consider a complete picture of the work day,” said Ivy Beringer, Ed.D., pro-
their child. “For example, while your daugh- fessor of Early Childhood Education and
By Marilyn Campbell and learn how to be part of a group. These ter, Sophia loves softball, find a summer Dean for Social and Professional Sciences
A
are attributes of camps that will promote camp where she can refine [her] batting and at Northern Virginia Community College.
s the end of the school year draws not only healthy interaction among peers, pitching skills and engage with books, per- “However, children are usually very excited
near, so does the beginning of but also building a healthy image of what form in skits, play math games, and try to attend summer camps. This is especially
summer camp experiences. Child type of child they want to be.” something new,” she said. true if the children have input into the camp
development experts say that A summer camp where children engage A child’s social skills can be boosted at selection.”
summer camps offer more than just fun; in new and memorable activities will sow camps which provide children with oppor- “Summer camps allow for continuous
they present opportunities for emotional, seeds for learning during the upcoming aca- tunities to make new friends or nurture learning that extends beyond the regular
social and psychological growth and devel- demic year, said Shannon Melideo, Ph. D. existing friendships, says Colleen K. Vesely, school year [and] provide a relaxed atmo-
opment. associate dean of the School of Education Ph. D., assistant professor of Early Child- sphere that stimulates their brains for cre-
“Summer camps provide children with a & Human Services and associate professor hood Education and Human Development ative learning without the assessment anxi-
sense of community where they can feel safe of education at Marymount University. “For at George Mason University. “Developing ety that often accompanies school classroom
and learn through first-hand experiences, example, if your child’s summer camp takes new social and cognitive skills outside the learning,” said Beringer. “[Summer camp]
said Stacie Gottlieb, director, Bullis Sum- a field trip to a historical site that your son physical walls and social boundaries of enhances self-esteem by offering special
mer Programs at Bullis School in Potomac, finds fascinating and then during the school school can help promote healthy self-esteem interest learning in small group situations
Md. “Within this setting, campers develop year, the teacher introduces [the] same his- in children, while spending time in nature and often with a lower adult-student ratio
a sense of independence as they try new torical events and location, he has schema can boost children’s overall health and well- in school settings.”
adventures in an environment different for the lessons. He is more likely to partici- being.” Camps offer an opportunity for chil- “A mother recently called me with a con-
from the norm.” pate, learn more, be better prepared to read dren to gain skills that lead to indepen- cern that her son only wanted to attend
Children benefit from the nurturing struc- his social studies textbook, and even per- dence. “For older children, over 8-plus years soccer camps this summer and she felt this
ture of a summer camp in a way that is dif- form better on the exam.” old, typically, sleep away camp offers op- was too limited of an experience,” contin-
ferent from the structure they get during a “Summer camp can be a terrific opportu- portunities to develop independence and ued Beringer. “My response to her was that
school year, says Jim Supple, associate dean nity to grow your child’s sense of compe- self-reliance by providing children with if he was interested in improving his soccer
of students and director of Summer Pro- tence and mastery over something that they space to navigate daily life away from the skills she should view this in a positive light.
grams at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School love,” added Carolyn Lorente, Ph.D., pro- directing of parents but under the guidance After all, he will be outdoors in the fresh
in Alexandria. “Summer camps allow chil- fessor of psychology, Northern Virginia of trusted adults,” said Vesely. air and sunshine everyday, exercising his
dren to be children,” he said. “They allow Community College. “By picking a camp For some parents, there are mixed emo- body, and enhancing skills in a sport he
them to make new friends, try new things, where your child has an interest, they can tions around enrolling a child in camp. loves. What’s not good about that choice?”
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