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sylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia An August Sunday in and the District of Columbia as it travels 383 miles to the Chesapeake Bay. the park. “When it reaches Great Falls, the river narrows and drops 76 feet into a canyon By Ken Moore called Mather Gorge.” The Connection Jessica Peguero adopted her dog Toby from Lost Dog and Cat Rescue randon Greiner, 3, took the lead. (lostdogrescue.org). The 3-year-old biked the trails “He loves climbing on the rocks,” said Bfrom one overlook to the next Peguero. while his twin sister Ainsley, mom She and Toby try to come to Great Falls Nicole and father Nathan Greiner walked once or twice a month. “We love nature,” immediately behind. she said. Brandon’s parents are both health and Chris and Estelle Maletz brought their physical education teachers, and during the daughters Pauline, 5, Claire, 4, and Bosco summer. “Everyday, we try to find a new to Great Falls “just to get outdoors and en- activity. Today it’s this,” said Nathan Greiner. joy the day,” said Chris, “and to take the Great Falls National Park offers history girls out for a hike.” and nature in an 800-acre park at 9200 Old Juan and Nery Munguia, of Herndon, Dominion Drive in McLean. brought Aylin Munguia to Great Falls for By 10:30 a.m., rangers said hundreds of Toby Peguero, 2, with owner Jes- her second birthday party. cars had already come through. The wait Brandon Greiner with his father sica Peguero, who adopted Toby Her parents decided it was the best place time to get into Great Falls Park was 16 Nathan Greiner. from Lost Dog and Cat Rescue in to invite family and friends for soccer, bar- minutes long. McLean and Arlington. becue chicken, and, of course, birthday By noon, the queue almost backed up to who came to the historic overlooks with her cake. Georgetown Pike, with a wait time of nearly husband Allen, and children Rowan and “The Potomac River begins as a small spring Immediately after kicking a soccer ball, an hour. Jonah. near Fairfax Stone, West Virginia. Like a Aylin was changed into her Sunday best for “This is pretty incredible,” said Sumi Hu A sign at one of the overlooks explains: giant funnel, it gathers water from Penn- birthday photos.

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Photos by Kristin Clark Taylor/The Connection Great Falls resident Tracey Liberson From left — Great Falls Cycle Studio own- stands ready and waiting for the arrival of ers Danielle Saunders and Jenn Mastran. the new Great Falls Cycle Studio. New Cycle Studio Brings Fitness and Fun to Great Falls “A Party on a Bike” Opening in September The Great Falls Cycle Studio will be located at 762 “C” comes to Great Falls. Walker Road (next door to Pio Pio Pollo). Opening date is projected for Saturday, Sept. 8. The grand opening is projected for the weekend of Sept. 19, where bike fittings, By Kristin Clark Taylor prizes and demonstrations will be offered. Visit The Connection www.greatfallscyclestudio.com to confirm final opening Visit These Houses of Worship dates and times. To Highlight Your Faith Community, rab a bike and a bottle of water. Fitness way to connect more closely with her own commu- call Karen at 703-917-6468 is about to get fun. nity. G When the Great Falls Cycle Studio “Most of my professional and legal work has been opens in mid-September, the state-of the- in D.C. or other points, so it’s really meaningful for Welcoming, Diverse, Progressive art studio will bring gleaming new bikes, top-notch me to be involved in my own community this way,” instructors and a decidedly different approach to the she said. ST. ANNE’S concept of fitness. EPISCOPAL Gone are the days of monthly memberships and BOTH OF THE OWNERS embrace the concept of CHURCH • Reston crowded classes. This single-focus studio will offer using cutting-edge technology and high-quality cycling only. No Bosu. No body-building. No tread- equipment as a way to attract the growing number mills or Tai Bo or barbells or body bars. Just cycling. of healthy go-getters in Great Falls. The studio will 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I This single-service approach suits the owners, Jenn be outfitted with a state-of-the-art sound system, a 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Mastran and Danielle Saunders, just fine. In fact, it’s huge flat-screen TV and top-of-the-line Schwinn 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service an important part of their strategic business plan. cycles with electronic monitors that can track a vari- Nursery care provided at 10:00 a.m. service Mastran, a long-time Great Falls resident who’s ety of functions such as calorie usage and RPMs. The Rev. James Papile, Rector been leading, managing and teaching fitness in and The studio is small. There will only be 12 bikes – The Rev. Laura Cochran, Assoc. Rector around the area for 25 years, says the single-focus again, a strategic business decision designed to fos- 703-437-6530 approach is definitely an emerging trend. ter the intimate, close-knit feel of a boutique studio www.stannes-reston.org “The same way you see yoga studios starting to rather than a cavernous, multi-level mega gym. For 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston individualize themselves and separate from the tra- an added boost of collective energy, clients can use ditional health clubs, cycle studios are doing the same the flat-screen TV to simulate the experience of par- thing,” she said. “With a focus on cycling alone — ticipating in an actual cycling event — the Tour de especially in a fun, intimate environment — our cli- France, for example, or some other exhilarating sport- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA ents can get fit and have fun at the same time, with ing event or exciting video. no outside distractions.” Tracey Liberson, an office manager and Great Falls 450 ORCHARD STREET, NW It’s clear that this fitness-and-fun combination is resident for 13 years, can’t wait to hunker down be- VIENNA, VA 22180 the mantra and motivator for both owners. Saunders, hind the handlebars. An avid hiker who walks and 703-938-8525 who first met Mastran at River Bend Country Club a runs all over Great Falls at least five times a week, [email protected] few years ago when Mastran was teaching a fitness Liberson says the arrival of the new studio will aug- www.fbcv.org class, is also ready and raring to go. Saunders is con- ment her hiking routine and help step things up a vinced that using state-of-the-art equipment, pump- notch with her current fitness regimen. SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM ing up the volume on great get-down music and cre- “I’ll still hike, of course, but the arrival of this new CHURCH SCHOOL 9:30AM-10:30AM ating an environment filled with positive energy is studio will be something new and exciting for me,” MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM the best way to get buff. she says. A lawyer by trade and a Great Falls resident for over 10 years, Saunders sees the new studio as a See Fitness, Page 7

4 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ August 12-18, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Week in Great Falls Bulletin Board Great Falls Senior Center to Host International Photographer To have community events listed in the Connection, send to The Great Falls Senior Center (GFSC) event for tographed for National Geographic Traveler and for [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is the Friday prior to publication. Sept. 1 features Kenneth Garrett, international pho- such magazines as Smithsonian, Fortune, Time, Life, tographer. His topic will be Journey Through Hal- Forbes, Audubon, Archaeology and Natural history. TUESDAY/AUG. 25 lowed Ground; Birthplace of the American Ideal. His His extensive book credits include El Templo Mayor: MONDAY/AUG. 17 Expecting the Unexpected: Spanish Chat. 1 p.m. Great Falls Preparing for Emergencies. photography reflects his creativity in covering major The Great Temple of the Aztecs in Mexico; Floaters Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, 1-2 p.m. Tysons Pimmit Regional archaeological sites of the Mayas, Aztecs, Olmecs and and Stickups; Egypt of Pharaohs; Tutankhamun and Great Falls. All levels welcome to Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls ancient Egyptians and the important discoveries in the Golden Age of Pharaohs. Garrett’s work has been practice Spanish in a relaxed Church. What do you do when an environment with a native emergency occurs? Find out from the evolutionary history of humanity. Garrett is an exhibited at the Smithsonian, the University of Penn- speaker. Adults. experts from the Office of independent photographer and his articles for Na- sylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology, Emergency Management. tional Geographic include “Square-rigger: Voyage and in Egypt, Cuba and Japan. MONDAY/AUG. 24 from Baltic to Bicentennial”; other notable articles The Sept. 1 event will be held at St. Catherine of Spanish Chat. 1 p.m. Great Falls ONGOING include The Iceman (Ice Age Human Body), Dawn Siena Catholic Church, 1020 Springvale Road, Great Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Weekly TIPS Lunch. 12:15-1:30 of Humans: Tracking the First of Our Kind, Valley of Falls, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m and includes lunch. The event Great Falls. All levels welcome to p.m., at Shula’s, 8028 Leesburg practice Spanish in a relaxed Pike, Vienna. Tyson’s Regional the King’s (Egypt), Journey to the Ice Age Humans, sponsor is Lozo Dentistry, Great Falls. Reservations environment with a native Chamber of Commerce does Dawn of Humans: Hunt for the First Americans, are a must; to reserve email Polly Fitzgerald at speaker. Adult admission. lunch. 703-862-4895. Death on The Nile and many more. He has also pho- [email protected] or call 703-759-4345.

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Home’s Makeover SLATE. Enhances Family Life SIMPLY MAGNETIC. With time constraints, Sun Design converts large, dated Once you see the house into residence that satisfies everyone’s agenda. elegant matte finish Sun Design’s Roger Lataille proposed a stacked stone Photo by Greg Hadley By John Byrd tional” in every detail. hearth for a sitting area adjacent to the open kitchen. The Sun Design’s “transitional”-style interior design solution of Slate, you won’t be Now, two years later, and with Details textural vertical accent — evoking a cabin-like ambiance concentrates on pleasing contrasts. The 3.6-foot-by-8-foot able to look away. It eet Roger Lataille, two daughters growing rapidly, the Sun Design Remodeling frequently — creates an invitation to sit and interact that had previ- cook top island and three stool dining counter features a senior design con- couple asked Lataille for ideas for sponsors tours of recently remodeled ously been missing from a nondescript corner. walnut-colored base topped with a granite surface. The naturally hides homes as well as workshops on home Msultant at Sun De- an addition. As it turned out, the remodeling topics. Headquartered in dark-stained oak flooring is offset by ivory-hued paneling fingerprints, so it sign Remodeling terrain around the property was Burke, the firm has a second office in even degraded in places — and the two houses was profound,” that wraps a two-door refrigerator, a roll-out pantry and and — more importantly — a re- too steep. While space enlarge- McLean. Call 703-425-5588 or visit that the desired upgrade would Lataille said. “The house being drawers custom-designed to satisfy the cook’s require- stays looking great. modeling resource homeowners ment discussions were still under- www.SunDesignInc.com. require considerable vision, bud- considered for purchase was like ments. Add the ability to hold turn to, and return to, whenever way, however, the couple learned get-mindedness and team perfor- something from a 1970s movie set. they need expert advice, hands-on that elderly neighbors a few doors ment on remodeling the house to mance. There was large-pattern floral wall tional style my clients wanted.” “game room,” “playroom” and magnets, and you support and commitment. up the street were planning to sell the standard he had achieved in Adding to the drama: if the deal paper, wainscot paneling in many The kitchen, likewise, featured “work room” had become stale have an appliance Case in point: in 2012, a north their nearly 5,000-square-foot co- their current residence. went through, the new owners rooms; the family room adjacent outmoded Colonial accents that from lack of use. Arlington couple engaged Lataille lonial. In short order, Lataille and the wanted to put their current house to the kitchen was covered by a including Dutch-style maple cabi- There was a tired old kitchen- with all positives. to execute a top-to-bottom This was a promising develop- clients walked through the house on the market immediately, re- sled ceiling with faux exposed tim- net facings, a Delft mosaic tile ette in a rear corner — which makeover to their 2,300-square- ment for Lataille’s space-cramped and — before any decision had model the purchased property at bers.” back splash, and vinyl counter meant that fixtures needed for foot home. The goal was to imple- client, but far from a slam-dunk. been reached regarding a possible once and move into their new resi- Moreover, the interior design surfaces. There was even a 30- sinks and refrigerators were al- ment functional improvements The neighbor’s house had been purchase — the designer devel- dence as soon as possible. style, Lataille elaborates, may have year-old microwave — “really a ready in place. But much of the Sterling Leesburg within a “transitional” interior de- built in the late 1960s and hadn’t oped preliminary sketches depict- There would be no interim pe- once been loosely described as kind of museum piece,” Lataille lower level was little more than a 21800 Town Center Plaza 1051 Edwards Ferry Road sign style that would work well for been upgraded in decades. Still, ing several remodeling scenarios. riod of rental properties or furni- rustic. said — “embedded in the food partly below-grade basement — Sterling, VA 20164 Leesburg, VA 20176 a growing family. Delivered on more living space was a tantaliz- What was obvious to everyone ture in storage. “But the look was plainly anach- prep island.” hardly a place for upbeat family 703-450-5453 703-771-4688 time and within budget, the own- ing proposition, and the couple from the start was that the exist- “Looking back, the qualitative ronistic in 2015, “ he added, “A far Downstairs, a spacious multi- www.sterlingappliance.com ers dubbed the results “excep- soon asked Lataille for an assess- ing house was seriously dated, difference between the interiors of cry from the contemporary transi- function lower-level zoned as See HomeLifeStyle, Page 13

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Photos contributed Students pose with their artwork. Lauren and Christina Lobbin performed a duet of “Siamese Cats” from Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp.” Artstars Presents ‘Pets On Parade’

The instructor for Artstars Studios is Mary Jane Great Falls Artstar Studios Cogan, who has taught piano for over 25 years. She is also an artist, and so she encouraged her holds piano recitals. pianists to create a painting related to their musical selection. The results were a recital hall filled with he students of Artstars Studios LLC of wonderful music and colorful art. Great Falls recently held piano recitals. Artstars Studios also remembered those less fortu- TThe theme of the recitals was “Pets On nate animals without loving homes. Donations were Parade.” collected at the recitals and sent to a local animal Each student learned a piano piece related to a shelter. pet. The musical selections included “The Waltzing For information on fall piano classes, call 703-430- Cat” by Leroy Anderson, “The Playful Poodle” by 0166 or visit www.Artstars.biz. Luke Hospodar played Mia Dahncke played Margarite Reich and “Hamster Chase” by Martha “The Hermit Crab.” “Woof Woof Waltz.” Mier.

Madelyn Bonadio’s selection was “Hamster Chase.” Shelby Irwin played “Cat Walk.” Valentina Bowes performed “The Waltzing Cat.”

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ONGOING Summer Reading Program. Friday- Sunday, through Sept. 5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike Great Falls. Attend summer events and check out books. All ages. Visit http:// www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ branches/gf/. Great Falls Concerts on the Green. Sundays, through Sept. 6. 6-8 p.m. at Great Falls Village Centre Green. Come out on Sundays and listen to some live music. Visit http:// Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ Lyle Lovett and His Large Band: Texas’ Grammy-winning concerts-on-the-green/. Vienna’s Summer on the Green “Cowboy Man,” known for his wry humor and deep Concert Series. Fridays-Sundays, storytelling creates richly layered, foot-tapping, Ameri- through Sept. 27. 6:30 p.m. at cana, alt-country, and blues with the help of his large Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue E, Vienna. Come out on the band and will perform at Wolf Trap on Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. weekend and listen to some good music.Visit http:// Sectarianism. www.viennava.gov/ Family Game Time. 3:30 p.m. Great TUESDAY/AUG. 18 DocumentCenter/View/2640 Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Great Falls. Drop- in and play Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown assorted board games. All skill levels Pike, Great Falls. Join us for stories, WEDNESDAY-MONDAY/AUG. 12-17 and ages welcome. songs and activities. Age 3-5 with an Dine Out Tysons. Dine Out Tysons is Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick adult. a Week of $20 Lunch and $30 Dinner Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue menus offered by participating East, Vienna. Learn and play. Ages 5- restaurants. 18. WEDNESDAY/AUG. 19 Morning Book Group. 10:30 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown WEDNESDAY/AUG. 12 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 14-16 Pike, Great Falls. Call branch for Jim Gaffigan- Contagious. 8 p.m. “Fiddler on the Roof.” 7:30 p.m. on Title. Adult admission. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Friday and Saturday; Sunday show Pokemon Book League. 4:30 p.m. Llaugh it up with the Grammy- timing at 1 p.m. Vienna Community Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown nominated humorist as he dishes on Center, 120 Cherry Street SE, Vienna. Pike, Great Falls. Drop- in and play food, fatherhood, and everything in Pokemon with your friends. between. Tickets: $30-$60. Beautiful Butterflies. 10:30 a.m. www.wolftrap.org. SATURDAY/AUG. 15 Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Pokemon League. 4:30 p.m. Great Kayak Mini Float Trip. 11 a.m. Ridge Avenue, McLean. Summer is Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills butterfly time. Join and learn about Great Falls. Drop- in and play Street, Great Falls. A scenic wagon these beautiful insects and their Pokemon with your friends. ride from the Riverbend Park Visitors interesting lives using puppets, Toddling Twos and Threes. 10:30 Center. Then enjoy a 1.5-mile games, felt board activities and a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 instructor-led float trip down the stories. Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. An early river through riffles and flat water. literacy enhanced storytime featuring Little Big Town-The Pain Killer stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 2-3 Tour. 7 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap THURSDAY/AUG. 20 with adult. Road, Vienna. Hop on the “Pontoon” Reading Buddies. 4:30 p.m. Great and enjoy free-wheeling, harmony- Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, driven songs from these Grammy- Great Falls. Teen volunteers available THURSDAY/AUG.13 winning country rockers. Tickets: to read to/with beginning readers. Counting Crows-Somewhere $35-$55. www.wolftrap.org. Ages 3-9. Under Wonderland Tour. 7 p.m. Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.- Knit Club. 6 p.m. Great Falls Library, Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. 1 p.m. Year round. Great Falls Village 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Fall “Accidentally in Love” with the Centre, 778 Walker Road, Great Bring your supplies and practice your melodic alternative rockers and hear Falls. www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ crochet, knitting and cross stitching them play all their hits off their FarmersMarket.html. techniques. Ages 8-18. album. Tickets: $45-$60. Cars & Coffee. 6-9 a.m. Katie’s Coffee Evening Book Group. 7:30 p.m. www.wolftrap.org. House, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Kids Book Club. 5:30 p.m. Great Falls Antique, custom, hotrods, exotic, Pike, Great Falls. Call branch for Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, sports cars, they’re all here. Title. Adults. Great Falls. Call Branch for Title. Ages 8-12. Cupcake Wars: Sweet Reads. 7 p.m. SUNDAY/AUG. 16 SATURDAY/AUG. 22 Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Grinding Demo. 12-3 p.m. Colvin Run Legos in the Library. 2 p.m. Great Avenue East, Vienna. Decorate book Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, themed cupcakes, then put them to Falls. Great Falls. Get creative with Legos. the ultimate test. Intro to River Kayaking. 10 a.m. Kayak Mini Float Trip. 11 a.m. Artists Meet for Coffee. 8:30-10 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Katie’s Coffee House, 760 Walker Street, Great Falls. This half-hour Street, Great Falls. A scenic wagon Road, Great Falls. Local artists meet introductory course at Riverbend ride from the Riverbend Park Visitors up for coffee and conversation. Park covers river hazards, water Center. Then enjoy a 1.5-mile safety and paddling basics. Fees instructor-led float trip down the include equipment and same-day, river through riffles and flat water. FRIDAY/AUG. 14 half-day kayak rental. $29. Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. 8 Sunrise Kayak Tour. 7 a.m. p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills SUNDAY/AUG. 23 Vienna. Texas’ Grammy-winning Street, Great Falls. Enjoy Intro to River Kayaking. 10 a.m. “Cowboy Man,” known for his wry breathtaking sunrise views over the Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills humor and deep storytelling creates Potomac River with this two-hour, Street, Great Falls. This half-hour richly layered, foot-tapping, naturalist-led tour. No previous introductory course at Riverbend Americana, alt-country, and blues experience is required. $38. Park covers river hazards, water with the help of his large band. Tiny Tots. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison safety and paddling basics. Fees Tickets: $25-$50. www.wolftrap.org. Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, include equipment and same-day, Playdate Cafe. 10 a.m. Great Falls McLean. Storytime featuring stories, half-day kayak rental. $29. Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, rhymes and songs. Ages 13 - 23 Sunrise Kayak Tour. 7 a.m. Great Falls. Children enjoy toys and a months with adult. 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Langley head football coach John Howerton instructs Saxon linemen Rising senior tackle Ben Culmer (63) and rising junior guard Tyler during a recent practice. Howerton (75) compose the right side of the Langley offensive line. Massive O-Line Key to Langley Football Team’s Success

Saxons. Along with head Saxons lost program’s coaching duties, Howerton, “He knows who played at Fort Hunt High how to make all-time leading School and Shepherd Univer- sity, coaches the Saxon line- linemen.” rusher to graduation. men. He said Langley has pro- duced a 1,000-yard rusher ev- — Langley offensive By Jon Roetman ery season he’s been at Lan- tackle Ben Culmer The Connection gley. about head coach “Pretty much every kid John Howerton yler West put up some impres- benches at least 300 pounds sive numbers during his Langley [and] I’ve got three or four Tfootball career, graduating in kids that squat over 500 hopes alive in 2014, leading 2015 as the program’s all-time pounds,” Howerton said of this the Saxons on a game-winning leading rusher. year’s O-line. “We’re big and drive in the closing moments West, a two-time first-team all-region se- strong and experienced. … of a 21-20 victory over Madi- lection, totaled 4,373 yards on the ground They walk out there in pads, son. and scored more than 50 touchdowns, the that’s going to be pretty … in- “It’s a lot different,” Ander- majority of which came during his two sea- timidating for some of these son said about having a year sons as the Saxons’ starting running back. high school teams that play of experience under his belt. How does the 2015 Langley football team with the classic 5-9 kid.” “Last year, it was definitely plan to cope with the loss of West’s record- Why are Langley lines con- more nerve-wracking not setting production? sistently strong? knowing what you’re going Look no further than some impressive “Coach Howerton is a great into, not really having played numbers along an experienced offensive coach,” Culmer said. “He’s al- a varsity game. Now it’s like, line. ways pushing us to be in the ‘All right, we’ve already been Langley returns four of five starters up weight room, he’s always giv- through this, let’s just get to front — a group that averages 6 feet 3 and ing us one-on-one instruc- the games and get it rolling.’” 284 pounds. Rising senior left tackle Xavier tions, showing us what to do, Anderson will have several Henschel (6-4, 275), rising senior left guard how to do it. If we’re doing talented receiving targets at MJ Johnson (6-0, 265), rising junior right something wrong, he’s always his disposal, including rising guard Tyler Howerton (6-3, 280) and ris- correcting us. He’s always junior tight end Lachlan Pitts ing senior right tackle Ben Culmer (6-6, pushing us in all the right di- (6-5, 230) and receivers 315) figure to open holes no matter who rections. Daniel White, a rising junior, starts at running back. “He knows how to make and Daniel Salamone, a rising “I think we have a pretty decent offen- linemen.” senior. sive line this year; we’re really big up front,” Getting the first chance to Rising senior linebackers Culmer said. “I think we’ll be able to domi- run behind Langley’s massive Chris Rossberg and Trevor nate the line, open up holes and I think we’ll offensive line will be rising Stup are standouts on defense. make it real easy for whoever our running junior Aaron Feldman. back ends up being.” “He’s got a lot of potential,” LANGLEY’S QUEST for a Coach Howerton said. “He’s sixth consecutive playoff berth THREE PLAYERS are competing for the worked really hard in the will begin with a home game starting center spot. offseason. This is his chance to against West Potomac on “It gives us a lot of confidence knowing if really do something.” Thursday, Sept. 3. we work together and go hard,” said The Saxon passing game Rising senior Jack Anderson returns for his second “If my dad weren’t coach- Howerton, whose father, John, is the Sax- will be led by rising senior season as Langley’s starting quarterback. ing here, [West Potomac is] ons’ head coach, “we can out-match and quarterback Jack Anderson, where I’d be playing, so I feel out-play anybody we go up against.” who returns for his second season as a “[He] goes to camps, he’s worked hard in like I kind of have a little rivalry with some A strong offensive line is the norm for starter. the weight room, he’s looked good in the community friends,” Tyler Howerton said. Langley under head coach John Howerton, “He’s gotten much better, much improved 7-on-7 stuff.” “I feel like that’s a game we definitely need who is entering his 13th season with the in the offseason,” Coach Howerton said. Anderson helped keep Langley’s playoff to win.”

12 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ August 12-18, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com HomeLifeStyle From Page 9 of the Colonial-style finish work while developing a entertainment. brightly luminous interior scheme composed of granite surfaces and ivory-hued cabinet facings. IN THE PLUS COLUMN: the house featured gen- The 3.6-foot-by-8-foot cook top island and three erously-sized rooms and segues, large windows ac- stool dining counter now features a dark walnut-col- cessing abundant natural light and an appreciably ored base topped with a dappled granite surface. The “open” first floor plan with sight lines in three direc- dark-stained oak flooring, by extension, perfectly con- tions. trasts with the ivory-hued paneling that wraps a two- “The kitchen-centric first level plan had consider- door refrigerator, a roll-out pantry and drawers cus- able potential,” Lataille said, “but it needed a more tom-designed to satisfy the cook’s requirements. cohesive interior — one that would support a more French doors with sidelights now connect the fam- intimate scale.” ily room to a 17-foot-by-31-foot deck complete with The first feature Lataille slated for deletion: the hot tub and outdoor kitchen. The front stairs in the sled roof. foyer have been re-finished; existing decorative capi- By uniformly dropping the ceiling to the standard tals refurbished. 8 feet, the visual experience of anyone in the room Downstairs, the once darkly cavernous lower-level now shifts to horizontal sight lines dominated by has been elevated into an all-purpose family play large windows and outside landscaping. The more area. Exposed vertical support beams are encased in sharply articulated indoor-outdoor continuum, in dry wall, which, likewise, wraps HVAC vents. New Celebrating turn, adds focal points and intimacy — yet is more wood-grained vinyl flooring, recessed lights and our 50th expansive. tawny/golden wall paint lend the space a light, cheer- Anniversary To highlight perspective, Lataille proposed a ful ambiance. stacked stone hearth for a sitting area adjacent to The new play room features billiards, pinball and Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA • Nov. 30–Dec. 1...... $216 the open kitchen. The textural vertical accent — a card table where Dad hosts a weekly card game. Includes Motorcoach from Vienna or Rockville, Tony Orlando Christmas Show, evoking a cozy cabin-like ambiance — creates an The stacked stone tile fireplace situated in front of Overnight Sands Resort, Breakfast, $40 slot money per person iconic invitation to sit and interact that had previ- an L-shaped configuration of couches offers a per- Von Trapp Family Lodge, Vermont • Dec. 7–10...... $1,056 Includes Motorcoach from Vienna or Rockville, 3 nights at the lodge, 3 full break- ously been missing from a nondescript corner. fect spot to watch a plasma screen TV mounted above fasts & dinners at the lodge, Trapp History Tour/Maria Documentary, Sightseeing With a panoramic view on one side and the open the hearth. in area, Porterage & Taxes kitchen on the other, the redesigned niche is trans- The old kitchenette, transformed into the family’s Florida by Motorcoach • Jan. 8–19...... $2,599 formed into a cozy spot for sitting by the window downstairs refreshment center, provides step-saving Motorcoach from Vienna or Rockville, 13 nights hotel (4 in Key West), Daily with a book, or chatting with the cook as meals are convenience that makes entertaining easier for ev- Breakfast, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, Sightseeing, porterage, Taxes. Call for an Itinerary! prepared. eryone. SHILLELAGHS TRAVEL CLUB With the exception of moving interior walls a few family life — at its most fulfilling. 100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 inches, the kitchen footprint remains fundamentally 703-242-2204 1-800-556-8646 Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com the same. Here, Lataille concentrated on introduc- John Byrd ([email protected]) has been writ- for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials. ing wholly new elevations — eliminating all vestiges ing about home improvement topics for 30 years.

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