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JULY 18-24, 2013 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Slow Down on Roundabout Plan WFCCA asks supervisors, Park Authority for public hearings on roundabout.

By Bonnie Hobbs one else will be able to get in,” said Centre View WFCCA panel member Judy Heisinger. “I think there’ll be acci- o VDOT’s way of think dents and people from Loudoun ing, a roundabout won’t slow down. A roundabout Tshould be built at the isn’t a good choice for this inter- Mary Nelms intersection of section — it just isn’t right.” Braddock and Pleasant Valley Virginia Run’s Ted Troscianecki, roads in Centreville. But a vocal who’s spearheading the opposition and determined group of local to this project — with research residents wants to put the brakes help from his wife Tami — ex- on this project. plained the problems during the They say it’s not fair to make July 15 meeting. Besides all the

Photo Courtesy of Courtesy Photo drivers in western Fairfax County residents who say the steady TJ Vinsavich as accountant Leo Bloom surrounded by showgirls (in no particular suffer to make things better for stream of basically unimpeded order) Sarah Damers, Samantha Dempsey, Shaina Greenberg, Jordan McEachin, motorists coming from Loudoun Loudoun drivers flooding Meredith Mehegan, Rebecca Shirleyºand Nora Winsler.º County. And Monday night, the Braddock and Pleasant Valley West Fairfax County Citizens As- roads will prevent them from leav- sociation (WFCCA) agreed, mak- ing their neighborhoods, safety ‘It’s Irreverent … and Entertaining’ ing four formal resolutions at its and the environment are also fac- quarterly meeting. tors. “Right now, the majority of the Westfield Summer Stage The Mel Brooks musical-comedy tells the story traffic comes from Loudoun and, See Until Last Year, of Max Bialystock, a washed-up Broadway pro- once they’re in the roundabout, no Page 9 presents “The Producers.” ducer, and Leo Bloom, a neurotic accountant, who devise a devious scheme to make millions by pro- By Bonnie Hobbs ducing the biggest flop ever.

Photo by Centre View Obtaining a slew of investors, they raise more money than they need to put on the show. If it’s a ith a cast and crew of more than 100, success, they have to pay off their backers; but if WWestfield Summer Stage presents the it fails, they can take the money and run. So they Bonnie Hobbs musical that won more Tony awards find the worst play ever written, hire a lead actor than any other show in Broadway history, “The and director with no talent, and then wait for the Producers.” bad reviews. But things go awry when the show The curtain rises Friday-Saturday, July 19-20 becomes a smash hit. and July 26-27, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, July Since “The Producers” is a satire of other Broad- /Centre View 21, at 2 p.m., at Westfield High, way shows, Knickerbocker said, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd., “We’ve embraced its cheesiness Chantilly. Seats are reserved; “We’ve embraced its and ‘schmaltz.’ It’s a funny show tickets are $12 at and the kids are having a good westfieldtheatreboosters.com cheesiness and time with it. There’s some adult WFCCA President Jim Katcham takes notes while panel and $15 at the door. material, so we’re calling it PG- member Judy Heisinger expresses her opinion. “It’s silly, irreverent and fast- ‘schmaltz.’ It’s a 13.” paced but, most of all, very en- funny show and the Set in late 1950s New York tertaining,” said Director Lori City, it’s also an ensemble show

Knickerbocker. “We have a tal- kids are having a with every person in the cast ented cast of middle- and high- playing at least three roles. So, #86 PERMIT

school kids, and the audience said Knickerbocker, “We have WV Martinsburg, good time with it.” PAID

will love the singing, dancing — Director Lori more than 200 , in- Postage U.S. and jokes. I think this will be STD PRSRT another winner.” Knickerbocker See Westfield, Page 8 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ July 18-24, 2013 ❖ 1 News

Rocky Run students win a Solving a Real-World Problem national science competition. By Bonnie Hobbs tract them using chemical processes such Centre View as transesterification. She also learned how to use equipment such as a centrifuge, and team of three, seventh-grade girls she shared her knowledge with her team- from Rocky Run Middle School mates. just won the national champion- They’d formed their team before she left; A th ship in the U.S. Army’s 11 an- then, over the next seven months, Mereddy nual eCybermission competition. — who has a biochemistry background — Coached by dad Ranjit Mereddy, the guided them. “My dad and I bought a spe- members of Team STEM Ninjas are daugh- cies of algae called ‘chlorella vulgaris’ from ter Divya Mereddy, Rachana Subbanna and the university, and it grew quickly in our Sneha Thandra. Each girl received a $5,000 experiment,” said Divya. U.S. Savings Bond (matured value), besides “I was interested in the NASA Omega the $1,000 bonds awarded to them as state project, taking sewer water and growing winners in April and the $2,000 bonds as algae inside floating bags on that water,” northeast regional winners in May. she continued. “The object was to produce “How incredible is that to win a national oil and put it into rockets so they wouldn’t award? It’s very exciting,” said former Rocky have to stop and refuel. Algae are a renew- Run Principal Matt Eline. “I’m very proud able energy source, so it can keep being of you all,” he told the girls afterward. “That recycled.” is beyond awesome.” So, said Rachana, “We found a floating The online science contest is designed to bag in which to grow algae to produce oil. cultivate interest in science, technology, Sneha said it’s FP International’s Air Cush- engineering and math by encouraging stu- ion bag, used for packaging, but they re- dents in grades six through nine to develop named it FLO-PAC (Floating solutions to real-world problems. After the Photobioreactor for Algal Cultivation). June 17-21 competition at the Leesburg “They tested three types of plastic bags, National Convention Center, a national and only the air-cushion bag met all their champion was crowned in each grade level. needs,” said Mereddy. The girls then used A panel of Army scientists and engineers an engineering-design process to create selected the winners based on criteria in- their own, recyclable bag to demonstrate cluding use of scientific method/inquiry or their idea. engineering design process, collaborative “It had to be biodegradable and let in light

Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/Centr effort and community benefit. so algae could grow,” said Rachana. It also “Our team worked hard and was very needed to float and be reusable. Next, they professional,” said Mereddy. “The judges inserted aquarium tubing into it. were impressed by the team’s research fo- “We had an air pump go into the tubing cus, live presentation and benefit to the so carbon dioxide could enter,” said Sneha. community and nation.” “And a second tube in each bag had oxygen The team investigated algal biofuels de- coming out of it. We put cotton at one end rived from algae as an alternative source of so bacteria couldn’t contaminate it.” energy to replace fossil fuels and foreign It also prevented the water from escap- oil. “We wanted it used in a car [in place of ing, said Rachana. Then they placed their gasoline] without changing the vehicle’s e View 11x14-inch bag in fresh water inside a small infrastructure,” said Rachana. plastic container. To make sure it wouldn’t Earlier, Divya had attended a workshop leak, they placed yellow food coloring in- at the University of Texas, learning about From left are Coach Ranjit Mereddy, Rachana Subbanna, Divya Mereddy side the tubing and let it sit a week. When algal biofuels’ importance and how to ex- and Sneha Thandra with a painting of the Rocky Run ram. the water wasn’t yellow after a week, they proceeded. “We inserted the algae into one of the tubes with a syringe to get the algae into the bag,” said Sneha. “Then we attached the second, or exhaust, tube inside the bag and let it float inside the bin filled halfway with water.” Eventually, noted Mereddy, “They want to place several, larger versions of the bags

Photos Courtesy of Ranjit Mer on the Chesapeake Bay to clean it up.” Meanwhile, to show they could grow al- gae and produce oil using their bag, they performed two experiments with three tri- als each. “In experiment one, algal cells grew in the bags on the water for one week and we counted the number of cells under a microscope,” explained Sneha. “They grew from 6 million cells/milliliter of wa- ter to 32 million/milliliter of water in one week.”

eddy In experiment two, said Rachana, “We tested to see if the carbon dioxide infusion Team STEM Ninjas (from left) Sneha Thandra, Divya Mereddy and increased algae growth or not. Our results Rachana Subbanna present their project at the national competition. The FLO-PAC bag with its tubing. See Winning National, Page 5

2 ❖ Centre View North ❖ July 18-24, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Roundups News Bank Robbed in Chantilly Fairfax County police are looking for the woman who robbed a bank in Chantilly early Monday morning. Officers were called to the Bank of America at 14001 Metrotech Drive, on July 15, shortly after 9 a.m. They say a woman entered the bank, approached a 27-year-old female teller and handed her a note demanding money. Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/Centr The robber received an undisclosed Suspect amount of cash and then fled on foot. No one was injured and no weapon was seen. The suspect was described as black, in her 20s, 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 5 inches, with a medium build. She wore a red, sleeveless , a blonde wig and . Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, text “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES/274637 or call police at 703- 691-2131.

e View Credit Union Catches Fire Police PFC Mark Combs holds up a target Holding the weapon so it’s pointing away Fire officials say a blaze last week at a local credit union was riddled with shotgun and pistol shots he from the audience, 2nd Lt. Brian Hall dis- caused by a worker using an open flame while repairing a leak in fired. plays a Colt Commando rifle. the roof. The incident occurred Thursday, July 11, around 3:05 p.m., at the Fairfax County Federal Credit Union, 4201 Members Way in Fairfax Center. Firefighters encountered smoke coming from the front and roof of Inside the Police Academy the three-story building upon arrival. The Incident Commander then struck a second alarm, bringing more than 60 firefighters to the He said police carry Sig Sauer semi-automatic pis- scene. They initiated an aggressive fire attack from several locations, Local residents get tols on the streets and sheriff’s deputies carry Glocks; bringing the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes. a glimpse of weapons both use .40-caliber ammunition. Firefighters also conducted extensive, overhaul and salvage op- “Police also use Remington 870 short-barreled shot- erations because of fire in the walls and several void spaces. There and vehicle training. guns,” said Hall. “It’s the most versatile weapon we were no injuries, but damage is estimated at $40,000. have. It can use different types and varying degrees By Bonnie Hobbs of lethal ammunition, depending on the use needed.” Centre View He also demonstrated the Colt Commando rifle, a Free Carseat Inspections two-handed weapon firing .223-caliber bullets, and Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will olice officers firing weapons and forcing a gave some information about the police firing ranges. perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, July 18, vehicle off the road during a high-speed “We have two, 50-yards-long, covered firing ranges from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Ppursuit — these are some of the things lo- for 20 shooters each, plus a 92-yard grassy field,” he No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child cal residents recently got to see as part of said. “We also have a maze-like, shoot house for safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and a demonstration sponsored by the Sully District weaving through to find the bad guys, as well as a adjust them, as needed. Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee at Fairfax 400-yard shooting deck.” However, because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles County’s police academy in Chantilly. Besides that, said Hall, the police also have “some- arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may “We do firearms training for all the recruits for thing like a video game on steroids. It helps officers have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the cor- Fairfax County, Herndon and Vienna police, the learn when and when not to shoot, plus the warning rect use of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to con- county sheriff’s deputies and Animal Control offic- signs indicating violent actions about to happen. And firm dates and times. ers,” said 2nd Lt. Brian Hall. “That’s 1,327 sworn po- we have recruits walk backwards and see how far lice officers, 531 deputies, 32 Animal Control offic- away they can shoot a silhouette.” Recycle During Electric Sunday ers and 18 fire marshals.” See Police Academy, Page 7 Residents may recycle old TVs, computers, peripheral electronic devices – such as keyboards, speakers, printers and scanners, as ‘For Service Beyond the Call of Duty’ well as household hazardous wastes – including fluorescent light bulbs and tubes, for free, during Fairfax County’s “Electric Sun- Police MPO Gubesch is

Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/Centr day” events. The next one is slated for Sunday, July 21, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, Officer of Month for June. Fairfax. For more information, call 703-324-5052. By Bonnie Hobbs Centre View Sully District Council Meeting n 18-year veteran of the Fairfax County Po- The Sully District Council of Citizens Associations and its Land- lice Department, MPO Mike Gubesch is the Use Committee will meet Wednesday, July 24, at 7 p.m., in the A Sully District Station’s Officer of the Month Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in for June. And he was honored recently at a meeting Chantilly. Call Jeff Parnes, evenings, at 703-904-0131. Agenda of the station’s Citizens Advisory Committee. items include proposed changes to two entities in Chantilly – the e View “Each month we honor one of our 105 officers for Sunoco station at the intersection of Willard Road and Daly Drive, superior service, above and beyond the call of duty,” and Crilley Warehouse at 14810 Murdock St. said Capt. Ed O’Carroll, the station commander. Capt. Ed O’Carroll (left) presents a certifi- “Mike was on the K-9 squad for nearly 11 years and cate to MPO Mike Gubesch. Crime Solvers 5K Fundraiser we were lucky to have him come to patrol here after leaving special ops. He’s a superior leader here at of person and officer Gubesch is. It dealt with a call In partnership with Capital Area Runners, Fairfax County Crime the station.” he responded to about a person who was threaten- Solvers is hosting its first 5K run fundraiser and needs the In his write-up nominating Gubesch for the honor, ing suicide by overdosing on prescription pills and See Roundups, Page 7 Lt. Rich Morvillo, the station’s assistant commander, drinking alcohol. recounted a particular incident that reflected the type See For Service, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ July 18-24, 2013 ❖ 3 News Helping Teens Bounce Back from Adversity

bullied others, some had stead of resiliency, was strengthens so they can overcome their chal- Look for their been depressed or had missing the point.” lenges. So Henderson said parents should contemplated suicide, The resiliency model think about how they can help their chil- strengths and Bonnie Hobbs/Centr and others needed help challenges adults to hone dren become stronger and more resilient. build on them. dealing with crises. in on children’s indi- “Look for what’s right and good in the FCPS wanted its school vidual strengths. So over child,” she told them. “You think of a child By Bonnie Hobbs psychologists, social four years, Henderson differently when you see the whole picture Centre View workers and counselors worked with a couple and not just the negatives. It’s an act of will to have common re- dozen schools and for us to recognize, reinforce and be a mir- t’s not easy being a teenager. And in sponses in crises, and its learned how schools can ror when we see children take a step for- today’s world — where a fragile resiliency program used e View be effective at building ward. So become a reflector of their Ipsyche can be crushed by thoughtless, Henderson’s work to link resiliency. And in the strengths so they’ll start to believe them, callous and hurtful words by an to helpful resources. 1990s, she wrote her first too.” Henderson said parents should pro- Resiliency expert Nan online bully — it’s important to endow teens At Robinson, she ex- book on the subject to vide opportunities for their children to share Henderson gives advice with the tools they need to have confidence plained how adults can share her message with their time and talents with others. For ex- to parents about helping in themselves, shake off the insults and help students develop mental-health profes- ample, she said, “They could help disabled children overcome ad- bounce back. social competence, prob- sionals and parents, too. veterans or other people in need, so they versity. Toward that end, nationally renowned lem-solving skills, self- “We have the power to can offer something and help people with resiliency expert Nan Henderson spoke to awareness, control and build bounce-back kids,” problems greater than theirs.” about 150 parents recently at Robinson initiative. They’re all traits resilient indi- she said. “The human condition, since the She said parents should also treat their Secondary School on “Resiliency in Action: viduals possess to bounce back and over- beginning of time, is all about resiliency and children with more warmth and less criti- How Families, Schools and Communities come whatever obstacles they face. bouncing back from adversity. So we need cism, set and enforce clear boundaries, en- Create ‘Bounce-Back Kids.” “As a social worker in the early 1980s, I to harness and find evidence of it; all chil- courage supportive relationships with other Her presentation was held in conjunction was concerned about wellness for young dren will do better if they have resiliency- caring people, promote education and re- with the resiliency program developed by people and wanted them to be able to move building conditions in their lives.” sponsibility, and provide opportunities for the Fairfax County Public Schools’ Depart- from stress and trauma to a place of suc- Henderson said people, no matter what leadership and decision-making. They ment of Special Services in collaboration cess,” said Henderson. “But we always fo- age, bounce back because of protective fac- should also foster feelings of self-worth, self- with Fairfax County government and sev- cused on the problems; and as we did so, tors. “So parents and other professionals motivation and perseverance in their chil- eral, community youth groups. It focuses both the child and parents became more need to see themselves as protective fac- dren, as well as flexibility and a sense of on bullying prevention and intervention; and more demoralized.” tors,” she said. “Parents may feel helpless humor. Henderson said parents and other suicide prevention and helping children By 1988, she knew something was wrong to remove their children’s stresses, risks and adults should let children know they believe deal with depression; and responses to cri- and, a year later, she moved to Albuquer- traumas, but they can put into their lives in them and have high expectations for sis situations, such as a student’s or teacher’s que, N.M., as a school social worker. In emotional protective factors to strengthen them. It’s also important to tell them things death or a natural or man-made disaster. 1990, schools there received a grant from and buffer them.” such as, “You matter” and “It doesn’t mat- Impressed with the program, Henderson the U.S. Department of Education to re- Often, said Henderson, “We see a child’s ter what you’ve done in the past.” said, “This county is cutting-edge in actu- search how to intervene in and prevent potential and ask why they’re not doing She also advises parents not to give up ally embracing resiliency data in helping youth risk behavior. better. Instead, we should ask what is it that on their children because “resiliency is a kids bounce back from adversity.” While researching, Henderson discovered keeps this child doing as well as he or she process that takes time. We are hard-wired In creating it, FCPS surveyed students in that, “If you look over time at children and is, despite all his or her problems and to bounce back. When people go through sixth, eighth, 10th and 12th grades to deter- youth who go through adversity and risk struggles. What within them allows this to problems and come out the other side, mine both their risk factors and protective behavior, the majority of them bounce back happen?” they’re changed and have greater self-es- factors. Some students were bullied or had and do well. So focusing on problems, in- She said something inside children teem and personal empowerment. Gentry, Waters NSA and DHS Honor NOVA Engaged For Excellence in Cybersecurity Education James and Tamara Bailey of Clifton and Wayne Gentry of Chesapeake, Va., are ocal students interested in a ca- ment to the strength of the cybersecurity pleased to announce the engagement of reer in cyber security now have program at NOVA,” said Dr. Margaret their daughter, Courtney Paige Gentry, to L Kevin Joseph Waters. Kevin is the son of an academic option that has been Leary, an information technology profes- lauded by the National Security Agency sor at NOVA-Alexandria. Robert and Linda Waters of Leesburg. and the Department of Homeland Secu- “We recognize that 95 percent of the Courtney Paige Gentry was born in Fairfax rity. The agencies designated Northern cybersercurity positions require a bach- and grew up in Clifton. She graduated from Virginia Community College as a Na- elors degree. We have an advantage that Centreville High School in 2004 and at- tional Center for Academic Excellence in we can prepare students for four-year tended Radford University and graduated Information Assurance 2-Year Education. programs.” in 2008. She earned a bachelor of science To receive the honor, NOVA had to met NOVA has offered a cybersecurity ca- degree in criminal justice with minors in standards for cybersecurity education reer studies certificate since 2001. Stu- forensic science and psychology. She cur- that included integrating security con- dents can continue their education by rently works at CACI as an oversight inves- cepts into other academic programs and earning an applied associate of science tigator. hiring faculty who hold credentials rec- degree in information technology using Kevin Joseph Waters was born in Fairfax ognized by the industry. NOVA officials the credits accumulated from the certifi- and grew up in Leesburg. He graduated say that the designation will better pre- cate. from Loudon Valley High School in 2003. pare students to transfer into four-year Students at NOVA also complete in- He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute cyber security programs. ternships with federal agencies and are and State University and in 2008 he earned Courtney Paige Gentry and Kevin The CAE2Y designation begins in the encouraged to take internship opportu- a bachelor of science degree in finance from Joseph Waters fall and is good through 2015. nities and take part in National Virginia Tech. He currently works at CACI “I think this [is] recognition that com- CyberWatch Center competitions. and is a business analyst II. Courtney and Kevin will return from their munity colleges aren’t off doing their Courtney and Kevin will be married on honeymoon and reside in Herndon with own thing. [The] designation is a testa- — Marilyn Campbell Nov. 16, 2013 at Belmont Country Club in their two dogs, Rocky and Deuce, and one Ashland, Va. They will honeymoon in Belize. cat, Riggs. 4 ❖ Centre View North ❖ July 18-24, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

National Celebrating Community in Concert champions Photo by (from left): Saturday, July 20 • 6–9 P.M. Leonard, Coleman & Blunt Rachana (Motown)

Subbanna, Bonnie Hobbs An evening with three former lead Divya Mereddy singers from • The Temptations and Sneha • The Platters • The Drifters Thandra display their The Air Force

trophy and /Centre View “Singing Sergeants” medallions. (Chorale) An evening of music with the official chorus of the United States Leonard, Coleman & Blunt Air Force. Saturday, August 17 • 6–9 P.M. Winning National Gallagher, Stang, and Lewis (Classic/Folk Rock) Featuring wonderful 3-part Science Competition harmony vocals. The United States Navy From Page 2 $3.50/gallon, whereas the alterna- “Sea Chanters” (Chorale) showed it did, so we believe our tive is $8-$30/gallon. Performing sea chanteys, patriotic FLO-PAC works effectively to grow “So scientists are working to fare, opera, Broadway, and algae.” lower the cost,” said Divya. “They contemporary music So how did they turn algae into say oil is running out in 39 years, The United States Navy “Sea Chanters” oil? First, they build an algal so that’s why it’s important to look www.lostdogandcatrescue.org biofuels lab with scientific equip- at algal biofuels.” ment in Divya’s home. Then, she Furthermore, said Mereddy, if said, “We harvested the algae. We America produced algal biofuels, For rain cancellation update, call 703-324-SHOW (7469) For accommodations, poured it out of the FLO-PAC and “Our soldiers wouldn’t have to go one hour prior to the start of the show. please call Adopt/Donate/Volunteer 703-324-8563 into a centrifuge and processed it overseas to protect our oil depen- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances TTY: 703-803-3354 to remove the water. Then we put dency on the Middle East.” Proud it into another piece of equipment of the girls’ accomplishments, he to crush the algae cell walls to re- said how thankful they all are to lease its oil.” the Army “for sponsoring this com- But they still had a mix of algae petition and providing money to- RE- TORM ENERATOR ALE and oil, so they used ward their college educations.” P S G S ! transesterification to separate Team members also received ON’T BE EFT IN THE ARK them. And overnight, the oil — or medallions and a huge trophy. “We D L D ! biodiesel fuel — separated from felt really excited and proud,” said the algae. Divya. “We worked so hard.” Buy early “We put the oil in a container, Rachana said all their effort paid and SAVE! added a wick and lit the wick to off and they were proud to repre- see if it would burn brightly,” said sent Rocky Run. “The competition Rachana. “That meant our oil was tough, but we were confident would burn in engines and would in what we did,” added Sneha. work better than normal gasoline. “At nationals, they had to build Since it’s made from algae, it pro- and demonstrate their prototype duces less carbon dioxide, there- in front of the judges, give an oral fore reducing pollution and the presentation and explain their chance of global climate change.” project on a display board,” said They also surveyed the commu- Mereddy. Noting the growth he nity and learned that people were saw in each girl and how well they SPECIAL PRE-STORM SAVINGS: agreeable to switching to algal performed as a team under pres- (PM0101207) 1200 WATT GENERATOR…$252 biofuels if they didn’t cost anymore sure, he added, “I’m very proud of (PM0103007) 3000 WATT GENERATOR…$376 than gas. Currently, gas is roughly all of them.” (PM0105007) 5000 WATT GENERATOR…$601 (PM0106507) 6500 WATT GENERATOR W/ELECTRIC START…$743 School Notes Expires 8/31/13

Email announcements to centreview@ dean’s list during the spring 2013 se- connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is mester at Olivet Nazarene University. Thursday at noon. Photos are welcome. Laura Battisti, a fourth-year stu- Steven Bowen was named to the dent in the biomedical sciences spring 2013 dean’s list at Creighton program; Laura Durant a second-year University. student in the new media interactive development program; Aurora Kiehl Grace McKnight, a rising senior at a fifth-year student in the mechanical Chantilly and a member of the Chantilly engineering program; Samuel Academy Air Force Junior ROTC pro- Sandoval a fourth-year student in the gram, has been selected to attend the information technology program; Glen Leadership Laboratory Activity. The en- Tillman a first-year student in the busi- campment will take place at the end of ness program; and Christine Yeo a June at Joint Base Andrews in Mary- fourth-year student in the biochemistry land. program all made the Dean’s List for Spring 2013 quarter at Rochester Insti- 12716 Lee Hwy., Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-803-8585 Jessica Brown was named to the tute of Technology. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ July 18-24, 2013 ❖ 5 Opinion

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Volunteers visit presentation ended, Moun- [email protected] Christian Center is holding summer and oversee the safety of the older tain View turned the tables Debbie Funk sports camps (, flag , adult for a few hours each month. on Lauren Kirby and hon- & soccer) for grades K-6 (as of fall Volunteers are matched with families National Sales 703-778-9444 school year) from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The in or near their own neighborhoods in Jalissa Chavarria receives ored her with a plaque for [email protected] cost is $160 per week, which includes Fairfax County. Support and training the $1,000 TurnAround Life her years of support to the a T-. Pre-registration required by is provided. Contact Kristin Martin at Award from Lauren Kirby, school. Jim Lockwood, the June 21. Before care & aftercare will 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or TurnAround, LLC, presi- event’s moderator, presents Editor & Publisher be available for Aug. 12-16 only: cost [email protected]. Mary Kimm is $25 per day for before care & $25 Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ dent. the plaque. 703-778-9433 per day for aftercare (or $45 per day dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer- [email protected] for both). Jubilee Christian Center is solutions.htm. @MaryKimm at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Advocates. The Northern Virginia Long- Chavarria Wins TurnAround Award Call 703-383-1170 or visit Term Care Ombudsman Program Executive Vice President www.jccag.org. needs volunteer advocates for At the June MountainView Al- Jalissa’s mother mentioned to Jerry Vernon residents in assisted living and [email protected] nursing facilities throughout the area. ternative High School senior lun- Kirby after the event that Jalissa SCHOOL OPENINGS Training is provided. Call 703-324- cheon, Jalissa Chavarria won the said, “I never win anything,” just Editor in Chief The Clifton Presbyterian Church 5861, TTY 711 or email $1,000 TurnAround Life Award. before her name was called. Steven Mauren Preschool has openings in all classes [email protected]. Visit Managing Editor for the fall. Schedules and classes www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ “This financial award can give Jalissa plans to use the gift for col- Kemal Kurspahic have been adjusted for greater olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/ the student a jumpstart on the next lege and pay a few debts. In addi- Photography: flexibility to meet the changing needs vol_ombud_program.htm. leg of their life’s journey,” said tion, Jalissa and all the graduat- Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, of the area. Visit www.cliftonpc.org/ Craig Sterbutzel cpcpreschool.html or call Gretchen at Lauren Kirby, TurnAround, LLC, ing seniors received a special key Art/Design: 703-830-3175. ONGOING president. “It’s intended to recog- chain from Kirby engraved “For- Laurence Foong, John Heinly Pleasant Valley Preschool, 4615 Clifton Day 2013. Vendor applications nize their graduation achievement ever Changed.” The key chain is Production Manager: Stringfellow Road in Chantilly is now are online at www.cliftonday.com. Jean Card accepting registrations for the 2013- Barbara Hutto is the chairperson. E- and help them enroll in further a reminder of what MountainView Geovani Flores 14 school year. The goal is to provide mail [email protected] to education, pay on a debt, or get and its programs have done for a learning environment that promotes volunteer. Clifton Day 2013 is Oct. 13. into a car or apartment.” them. Special Assistant to the Publisher social development and a nurturing Jeanne Theismann preschool education. Visit 703-778-9436 www.pleasantvalleypreschool.com or Letters to the Editor [email protected] @TheismannMedia call 703-378-6911. major facets of my life come to- one regardless of race, religion, or Coverage gether on that very special day. I background. But this is what the VOLUNTEERS NEEDED CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Appreciated was able to celebrate my Muslim beauty of this great nation is: to Circulation Manager: Northern Virginia Family Service is identity and American identity to- bring one and all together as a Linda Pecquex seeking volunteers to organize To the Editor: gether without any conflict be- united people. It was truly an [email protected] collection drives of toiletries products Your coverage of the July 4th for clients in need. Requested items cause loyalty is a part of my faith. honor to celebrate the precious include such things as shampoo, soap, Barbeque at Mubarak Mosque was I was able to share this sentiment freedoms and rights we have as a A Connection Newspaper lotion, deodorant, hand sanitizer, a pleasure to read and look at. As of loyalty and love with friends, community on Independence Day. toothbrushes and toothpaste. Learn a member of the Ahmadiyya Mus- more about Northrn Virginia Family family, and guests of the commu- May God bless America. Service at www.nvfs.org and contact lim Community, I wanted to say nity. Colleen Ross [email protected] if thank you for this. As an attendee, I was very happy to see the lo- Saira Bhatti interested. I felt so much pride on that very The Stuart-Mosby Civil War cal community come together as day. I was able to celebrate all the 6 ❖ Centre View North ❖ July 18-24, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Free Estimates! 25% Off Patios, Walls, Walkways, Early Blooming Paver Driveways, Landscaping Shrubs & Behind the Scenes at Police Academy and So Much More! Perennials From Page 3 so quickly, you don’t say a single word. The average Bulk Mulch, Firearms training is 10 days long — “well beyond police shooting happens in two-and-a-half seconds Playground Chips state mandates,” he said. “The police academy is six and from within 21 feet away.” 50-65%50-65% OffOff PotteryPottery and Compost months long, and officers have to come back twice a Attendees saw a target-practice demonstration at WashingtonWashington Area’sArea’s FREE Fill year for more training on weapons and flashlight the outdoor firing range, and then MPO John Lamper BiggestBiggest SelectionSelection Celebrating our $ 99 cu. yd. work, individually and in squads. Recruits must be discussed driving training for law-enforcement of- Biggest Selection 40th Anniversary 29. / 21 at graduation.” ficers. “Recruits get 80 hours of training on our de- 9023 Arlington Blvd., Then MPO Brad Carruthers explained the police fensive-driving track,” he said. “They’re learning the JapaneseJapanese Fairfax, Virginia PRISM system. “It stands for Professional Range-Instruc- circumference, corners and handling of the car.” 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. MaplesMaples 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) tors’ Simulator Machine,” he said. “Police shoot at tar- The track is 1.1 miles long and is open year ’round. 703-573-5025 gets and have cover hiding them from the threat — The old, Crown Victoria cruisers can reach a top 30%30% OFFOFF Open 7 days a week and we encourage officers to use [cover] in gunfights.” speed of 104 mph; and the new, Dodge Chargers can OverOver 200200 VarietiesVarieties ➠ Visit our new Web site: www.cravensnursery.com Carruthers also discussed various decision-making attain 124-130 mph. Lamper said the Taurus models scenarios, and Hall noted that “there are close to can do 114 mph, and the Chevrolets, about 120 mph. 100 scenarios in the PRISM and we can also create On the track, law-enforcement personnel are our own.” taught how to negotiate curves, handling their ve- “The weapon in the PRISM room has a laser in it,” hicles on straight-aways and braking. Officers also said Carruthers. “It registers a hit and the screen will receive PIT (Precision Immobilization Technique) react. You can also play back the scenario with the training to force a suspect’s vehicle from the high- machine and show the officer how many shots he way or cause it to lose traction so they can appre- fired and how many hits he got.” hend the driver. “Anytime an officer feels a threat with a high prob- “We also teach auxiliary officers and motorcycle ability of lethal action, his gun should already be officers,” said Lamper, a 28-year police veteran. “And Be Part of The out of the holster and on the suspect,” continued we give dirt-bike training and work with four-wheel- Carruthers. “The officer listens to what the suspect drive vehicles and with four-wheelers.” Pet Connection in July is saying and sees if he’s agitated. He also gives com- Then attendees got to see a live, PIT demonstra- mands to [the suspect] to avoid the situation becom- tion. Some even participated — either riding in the Send Your Photos & Stories Now to ing one of deadly force.” “suspect’s” vehicle, driven by a police officer, or riding [email protected] But sometimes, said Carruthers, “Things happen with the pursuing officer in his cruiser. or complete our online form at centre-view.com Be sure to include your name, address and phone number, and identify ‘For Service Beyond the Call of Duty’ all people and pets in photos. Submission deadline is July 19. From Page 3 forcement officers.” Gubesch met with her and began a conversation. Proud of the way Gubesch handled that case, While doing so, he noted possible medical issues she O’Carroll added, “Mike connected all the dots in get- might have due to the intoxicants she’d consumed, ting this woman to medical treatment.” He also gave and he convinced her to go to the hospital voluntar- another example of Gubesch’s character. ily for treatment. “On April 20 at 4 a.m., we were at the roll-call “While at the hospital, Gubesch found that [she] table when we got a call about a sexual assault that attempted to leave before treatment was completed; had happened around 3:30 a.m. in the Bent Tree and, again, he convinced her to comply,” wrote Apartments [in Centreville],” said O’Carroll. “I’d had Morvillo. He also explained that, although she’d de- 50 officers that night working drunk-driving enforce- nied being suicidal, based on the trust she’d estab- ment, and they all wanted to go home to sleep. But lished with Gubesch, she was able to open up and one officer put his back on, asked for his car share with him the problems that made her consider back and raced to the scene — MPO Gubesch. He taking her own life. cares, and his compassion, among other things, After the woman was medically cleared, the of- makes him our Officer of the Month for June.” ficer contacted a member of her family to come get Receiving a certificate honoring him, Gubesch said, her and also made sure that her child was picked up “I’m proud to be here at Sully.” Telling the audience from daycare. Wrote Morvillo: “MPO Gubesch’s ac- he spends most of his time in Clifton, he added, “I tions serve as a great example for other officers as to like talking to people; so if you see me, come up and their role as community caretakers, as well as en- say hi.” Roundups From Page 3 community’s support. Residents are encouraged to Meals on Wheels Volunteers sign up now to participate in this family-friendly Fairfax County needs Meals on Wheels drivers in event; everyone is welcome. Chantilly and group Meals on Wheels coordinators It’s slated for Sunday, Aug. 4, at 8 a.m., on Grand in both Chantilly and Fairfax. Contact Volunteer So- Commons Avenue at the Fairfax Corner Shopping lutions at 703-324-5406, TTY 711, Center, off Monument Drive in Fair Oaks. Register at [email protected] or visit www.capitalarearunners.com/crimesolvers5k. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/vol- A nonprofit, Fairfax County Crime Solvers provides unteer-solutions.htm. an anonymous phone tip line, plus texting and e- mail capabilities to the public, to report criminal in- formation. Tipsters’ identities are protected under Food Drives Needed state law. This program is not run by the police de- Summer is when WFCM is most in need of food partment, but by business leaders and residents seek- donations. Children are home from school and need ing to make this county a safe place to live and visit. three meals a day, but many come from homes where It pays cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 to anony- both money and food are scarce. So WFCM is hop- mous tipsters when their information leads to an ing local residents and businesses will hold summer arrest and indictment. And the reward money comes food drives to help it restock its food pantry. Anyone through fundraisers such as this 5K. Learn more interested in doing so should contact Terry Kelly at about Crime Solvers at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org. [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ July 18-24, 2013 ❖ 7 News Westfield Summer Stage Presents ‘The Producers’

From Page 1 Bloom. “He’s a neurotic ac- his Fuhrer, Adoph Hitler,” said countant who’s always stiff Sanchez. “He’s kind of crazy cluding pink showgirl and one and uncomfortable,” said and bi-polar and he wrote a that looks like the Chrysler building.” Vinsavich. “The smallest musical, ‘Springtime for Hitler.’ The scenes take place in an apartment, thing can give him an anxi- He’s kooky and wears a an opulent townhouse and a city rooftop ety attack. But he eventu- and lederhosen — he’s a very with a pigeon coop featuring puppet pi- ally comes out of his shell strange guy. It’s physical, out- geons. “There are also show stages, stair- and starts enjoying his life there humor, and it’s fun to be cases galore and big marquees,” said more. He’s fun to play be- loud and wacky.” Knickerbocker. “Master carpenter Rich cause, whenever he’s on Sanchez said the “Spring- Damers built the set and Tina Dempsey stage, he’s yelling and flail- time for Hitler” number is par- designed and painted it. She has an art ing everywhere with crazy ticularly fun to watch. “Franz background and her sets are just phenom- gesticulations; he’s very un- wrote the play out of devotion enal.” predictable.” to Hitler,” he said. “But the play Knickerbocker said Westfield grad Pat Vinsavich likes the song, makes fun of him, and that’s Mitchell did “a great job designing the light- “We Can Do It,” because “it where the humor in this song ing. And Yvonne Henry and Avery Hobbs establishes Max’s and Leo’s comes from.” He said the au- choreographed more than 20 dance num- characters and you see how dience will enjoy Brooks’s hu- bers. They based it on the choreography much they’re polar oppo- mor and “wide array of char- from the original, Broadway show and sites.” He said the audience acters from more normal to re- added their own touches.” will enjoy the whole show ally crazy; they’ll like seeing Another Westfield grad, Laura (Fraase) because “from start to fin- the whole spectrum.” Walsh, conducts the 20-piece orchestra, ish, it’s packed with energy Photo Courtesy of Playing Roger DeBris, the working with Music Director Charlie and over-the-top charac- lead actor and director of Manship and Vocal Director Carol Jones. ters, the music numbers are Liebkind’s play is Woodbridge Stage manager is Westfield grad Elisabeth huge crowd-pleasers with High senior Justin Janke. “He’s Bloxam. really cool harmonies, and a mystery — you don’t know Portraying Bialystock is June Westfield we have a great ensemble.” what’s going to come out of grad Mitchell Buckley. “He’s a greedy, Broad- Playing Ulla the Swedish him,” said Janke. “He thinks

Mary Nelms way producer without much moral fiber,” secretary is new Westfield he’s more important than he said Buckley. “He cares more about money grad Madeleine Bloxam. actually is. And he’s not nearly than treating people well. He’s smart and “She’s not ditzy, but peppy as good an actor as he thinks; knows how to manipulate people to get and outgoing and touchy- however, his personality makes what he wants.” feely with the other char- up for it. He’s an exciting, Posing in character are (from left) are Mitchell Buckley It’s exciting playing him, said Buckley, be- acters,” said Bloxam. “She larger-than-life character and and TJ Vinsavich with Madeleine Bloxam. cause “Max is over-the-top and I’m used to falls in love with Leo and it’s fun experimenting with playing more serious roles. He’s big, loud flaunts herself when she him and filling his .” and funny and requires a lot of energy.” sings her number in the play they produce. love song.” She said audience members will “Bialy” is Janke’s favorite number because Buckley’s favorite song is “Betrayed” be- It’s a fun role where I can make my charac- appreciate that, “while the show is offen- of “a really awesome quintet” within it that cause “Max sings it toward the end of the ter bigger and exaggerated; I can take that sive, it’s equally offensive to everyone — “ties up everything in the story, but lets you play and reenacts the whole show in it.” He sultry secretary and push her further.” but in a lighthearted way. It just goes a little see the shenanigans that’ll happen in act said the audience will like “how committed Bloxam’s favorite song is “That Face,” an over the line.” two. It’s a professionally run show and everyone is to their roles. And Mel Brooks energetic duet between Ulla and Leo, be- Rising Westfield senior Brandon Sanchez people will get their money’s worth. It’s so isn’t afraid to poke fun at anybody.” cause “it has a dance break with classic, - portrays Franz Liebkind. “He’s a washed- engaging — there’s always something en- Westfield rising senior TJ Vinsavich plays room choreography. It’s corny, but a cute up, old, neo-Nazi who has great respect for tertaining happening onstage.”

Crime The following incidents were reported from Smoke Alarm Warns Fire Victims the Sully District Station: PURSUIT, Braddock Road/Newton Patent townhouse fire, early last damage to the basement, as well as some rupter (GFCI). It’s a tool protecting Drive, July 4, 8:20 p.m. An officer attempted Wednesday, July 10, caused an smoke damage to the upper people from a dangerous shock when to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation. The A motorcycle operator allegedly sped away at a estimated $25,000 damage to a floors.ºHowever, a sounding smoke alarm water and electricity come together. An high rate of speed. The officer was able to lo- townhouse near New Braddock Road in provided early warning to the occupants, electrician can install a GFCI. And all cate the vehicle and operator. A 37-year-old Clifton. According to fire officials, the blaze who all escaping unharmed. Two adults and electrical outlets and switches should man from Alexandria was charged with speed to elude, driving on a revoked license, and was accidental, caused by an electrical two children were displaced, but no one was be covered by face plates. When pos- operating an unregistered vehicle. outlet in the basement room. injured. sible, avoid the use of “cube taps” and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Depart- In light of this incident, fire officials pro- other devices allowing the connection BURGLARY, 5100 block of Westfields Bou- ment units responded around 6:30 a.m., vide the following electrical-safety tips to of multiple appliances into a single re- levard, July 9, 2:20 p.m. An employee reported someone entered the business and to the single-family home at 13677 Wild- residents: ceptacle. stole alcohol. There were no signs of forced flower Lane. First-arriving firefighters en- ❖ Replace or repair loose or frayed cords ❖ Inspect electrical cords to make entry. countered heavy smoke coming from the on all electrical devices, avoid overloading sure they’re in good condition. Consider frontºbasement windows of the two- outlets, and plug only one high-wattage having additional circuits or outlets LARCENIES: ❖ 3900 block of Avion Park Court, elec- story, middle-unit townhouse. appliance into each receptacle outlet at a added by a qualified electrician so ex- tronic device from business They conducted an interior fire attack, time. If the power goes out often or the tension cords aren’t needed. Don’t tie ❖ 14700 block of Basingstoke Loope, laptop quickly bringing the flames under con- lights in the home flicker, produce an odor, or knot electrical cords and don’t place computer and cell phones from business ❖ trol. Firefighters were also able to keep or make noise, have an electrician come and furniture on them. Follow the 4100 block of Dawn Valley Court, cloth- ing and cell phone from residence the fire from spreading to adjacent inspect the wiring. manufacturer’s instruction for plugging ❖ 13300 block of Lee Highway, cigarettes units.º ❖ The electrical outlet in the bathroom an appliance into a receptacle outlet. from business The townhouse sustained extensive should have a Ground Fault Circuit Inter- — Bonnie Hobbs ❖ 5100 block of Woodmere Drive, laptop computer from residence.

8 ❖ Centre View North ❖ July 18-24, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News ‘Until Last Year, It Was Never on the Radar’ From Page 1 Ted “Yes, by phone calls and e-mails,” said Troscianecki Terpak-Malm. “Just east of Braddock Road is the notori- (on far left) Troscianecki said he’s putting together a ous S-curve, and improving that intersec- makes a point formal resolution including other commu- tion puts more pressure on the other sub- while his wife nities in western Fairfax County, plus the standard roads there, as well as on the S- Tami and Sully WFCCA and Sully District Council of Citi- curve,” said Troscianecki. “In the southwest District Plan- zens Associations, “to prove to Michael corner of the intersection is Cox Farms, and ning Commis- there’s opposition to this. We also need to the other three quadrants are all incredibly sioner John make sure the Park Authority knows there’s sensitive parkland. And the [Fairfax County] Litzenberger significant community concern about the Park Authority’s Sully Woodlands plan listen. environmental impacts.” keeps much of it as undisturbed, open Photo by He then made three motions, with Terpak- space. We’re reviewing all the environmen- Bonnie Hobbs/ Malm making a fourth, and the WFCCA tal impacts now.” Centre View approved them all unanimously. They’re as He also said that, when another area road follows: project is finished, this one may not even now, said Troscianecki, “The Park Author- this intersection’s hydrology in a major ❖ That the WFCCA strongly requests the be needed. “Can’t we wait and see what im- ity will have motivation to approve this way.” Board of Supervisors to conduct a public pact the $100 million widening of Route project because of the road leading to it that Furthermore, he said, “The land is in the hearing prior to making any decision on the 50 will have so that maybe improving this this project will fund.” Occoquan Watershed and in the downzoned roundabout’s design; intersection won’t be necessary?” asked Virginia Run’s Jim Hart said the WFCCA area that Fairfax County has protected for ❖ That the WFCCA expresses opposition Troscianecki. “There have been no official, should ask the Fairfax County Board of Su- the past 30 years. So anything we can do to to the roundabout project until an official public hearings or chances for Fairfax pervisors to hold a public hearing before it have transparency in this process and al- traffic study is conducted after completion County to have input. This is being fast- votes on the roundabout’s design. “We may low citizens to have input into this project of the Route 50 widening project; tracked by Loudoun County and a couple have as little as 15 days between the is reasonable. This is affecting parkland in ❖ That the WFCCA requests a compre- delegates in Richmond.” design’s release and the release of the EIS a pretty important way, as well as neigh- hensive transportation study of the Heisinger also wondered if it’s legal for [Environmental Impact Statement] — borhoods in the area of the intersection.” Braddock Road corridor from Loudoun one county to spend money to improve which will happen at the same time — and Sully Station’s Debbie Robison said the County to Route 28, including the something in another county. Troscianecki the VDOT public hearing,” he said. “Then project’s purpose is “to get Loudoun com- Braddock/Pleasant Valley roads intersec- said there’s precedent between Prince Wil- there’ll only be two weeks until the Board muters through Fairfax County, with an tion, the Braddock/Old Lee roads intersec- liam and Loudoun counties, but “We’re of Supervisors’ vote.” eventual road through the dog park as a tion, the S-curve and the impact on the drafting a letter for [40th District Delegate] “It seems to me, if you speed up the [cur- commuter route to bypass the S-curve. But feeder roads from adjacent communities, Tim Hugo to send to the attorney general rent] four-way stop [at Braddock/Pleasant I haven’t seen any plan.” prior to approval of any transportation to get an official opinion.” Valley], it shifts some of the cars from “There’s no master plan; it’s all being done project in the corridor; To date, said Troscianecki, Loudoun, Route 50 to Braddock until that intersec- piecemeal,” replied Troscianecki. “More in- ❖ That the WFCCA asks the Park Author- VDOT and the Commonwealth Transporta- tion gets saturated,” continued Hart. “It’s tensive studies need to be done. Our super- ity Board to conduct a public hearing to tion Board have secured some $2.8 million irresponsible to do something that puts visor [Sully District’s Michael Frey] believes solicit comments before making any deci- for the roundabout. “But estimates for this more traffic on Braddock without address- he’s got community support for the round- sions regarding the proposed Braddock/ project are now $3.975 million,” he said. ing the S-curve. It’s a safety hazard and about, but we’re gathering evidence to show Pleasant Valley roads roundabout, includ- “So there’s a funding gap of about $1.1 it’ll be even more so with more traffic on that’s not the case.” ing the conservation easements, environ- million.” it.” Sully Station’s Mark Hamlin said, “We’re mental impacts, access to Mountain Road WFCCA’s Chris Terpak-Malm asked who’d Since ballfields in the northwest quadrant very opposed to anything increasing the District Park [where the ballfields would go] pay the extra money needed. “No one would also mean frontage improvements, flow of traffic. These are residential streets, and any in-kind donations associated with knows,” answered Troscianecki. “But specu- including a parking lot and more impervi- not commuter highways.” the roundabout transportation project. lation is that it’s got political momentum ous surface, “There’ll be more disturbances Agreeing, Cindy Gilbride, on Sully Sta- Concerned about the speed with which behind it.” and water runoff on the environmentally tion II’s board of directors, said, “We already the roundabout is being pushed forward, He also noted that the Park Authority got sensitive land,” said Hart. The globally rare have traffic cutting through our neighbor- Troscianecki said, “This project never ap- bond money to activate ballfields it has forest there requires enough water to sur- hood, too. Should we let Michael Frey peared on VDOT’s six-year plan. Until last planned for the northwest quadrant. So vive, but the grading and paving will change know?” year, it was never on the radar.” Police Corral Wayward Cow in Centreville

By Bonnie Hobbs officers were warned it might attack if cor- eral attempts to corral the orange-and- Centre View nered. brown-horned cow were unsuccessful. “It had escaped from the farm through a Finally, on Saturday, July 13, around airfax County Animal Control Of gate and was very frightened,” said police 9:15 p.m., officers spotted the “mooving” Fficers are used to dealing with spokeswoman Lucy Caldwell. “It was get- object coming out of the woods near dogs, cats, skunks, raccoons and ting a visit from the vet when it fled.” She Union Mill Road. The cow allegedly other critters. But it’s not every day didn’t know the animal’s weight or if it had charged the officers and fled through they’re called upon to capture a cow on a name, describing the bovine only as a neighborhood yards. But officers gave the run in the streets of Centreville. “young, adult female.” chase and were eventually able to tran- Yet that’s what happened last week Once the cow was on the loose, police quilize the cow. when they responded to a report of a bull received numerous calls of sightings and Police say a female veterinarian who’d running loose near the Colonnade at encounters in the days that followed. It was responded to help the officers was in- Union Mill shopping center on Union Mill seen on New Braddock and Union Mill jured during the animal’s apprehension Road in Centreville. A Scottish Highland cow. roads, Union Village Drive, Union Village and was later treated for non-life-threat- The bull turned out to be a Scottish Circle and Sequoia Lea Drive. Both Animal ening wounds. The cow was not injured. Highland cow that had escaped from a a few days. Besides being hot because of its Control officers and patrol officers were in- The investigation is continuing and po- farm on Winfield Road in Fairfax on shaggy and the 90-degrees-plus volved in the pursuit. They tried to subdue lice say possible charges against the own- Thursday, July 11. It had been loose for weather, it was pregnant and aggressive. So the animal with tranquilizer darts, but sev- ers are pending. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ July 18-24, 2013 ❖ 9 Students, Teachers Practice Science gram is teaching us to make science more There’s something for hands-on and include more student involve- everyone at GMU’s ment. When students are engaged, there are fewer behavior problems.” VISTA science camp. Throughout the program, teachers

Photo courtesy of George Mas worked together with scientists from By Marilyn Campbell around the region to create problems for Centre View students to investigate and solve. The stu- dents acted as scientific investigators and he thought of spending a sum- explored topics like regional energy sources mer immersed in science and and energy extraction. math assignments is likely to “We are seeing a great deal of collabora- T tion with the students working in teams,” make many students cringe. However, some Northern Virginia children said Pierce. “They are thinking on a higher are embracing the idea with a summer camp level, asking and answering their own ques- filled with projects that run the gamut from tions, and wanting to do research to find baking cookies in a solar oven to building a on University out more information.” model roller coaster. During one project, the students were “I really like this camp because we do a divided into groups and given a set of sup- lot of cool stuff. So far, my favorite activity plies to create a solar oven: boxes, foil and is making a solar cooker,” said Kaleab tape. “Every group came up with a differ- ent design,” said Pierce. “Some worked and Tibebu, a rising fifth grade student at From left: Rebecca Pierce, Terri Kidwell and Amy Hurley, all teachers at Hoffman Boston Elementary School in Ar- some didn’t, but they shared information Willow Springs Elementary School in Fairfax, attend the VISTA Elemen- and learned how to modify them to make lington. “I’ve seen that on TV and always tary Science Institute. They are planning to bring the VISTA teaching wanted to do it. We get to do a lot more them work.” methods back to their fourth, fifth and sixth grade classrooms during Mollianne Logerwell, VISTA director of science here and we aren’t using textbooks.” the school year. The camp, which is part of the Elemen- science and education at George Mason tary Science Institute at George Mason Uni- “It’s awesome here. We made an oven cepts about 30 elementary school teachers University, is impressed with the program’s versity in Fairfax, promotes Science, Tech- with a pizza box, some tape and aluminum from Arlington, Fairfax, Stafford and Prince outcomes. “In our third year of this camp, nology, Engineering and Mathematics foil,” said Cydell Still, a rising fifth grade William counties and Manassas Park City. it is still amazing to see how excited stu- (STEM). This summer, campers are focus- student at Hoffman Boston Elementary The instructors learn creative ways to make dents and teachers get by engaging in ac- ing on finding new forms and sources of School. “We will get to use it to cook science lessons more engaging for students. tive science inquiry and problem-solving,” energy. The two-week camp is designed for s’mores. We have also gotten to build roller “It has been awesome, really mind bog- she said. “Mason has such a wealth of re- high-needs students from local schools. Stu- coasters and generators.” gling, to watch students be 100 percent sources. The students have been able to see dents from Arlington County, Fairfax The Elementary Science Institute is part engaged in working together on science,” first-hand a solar cart, a solar picnic County, Manassas City, Manassas Park City of the Virginia Initiative for Science Teach- Becky Pierce, a sixth grade science and lan- table, and have visited the dining hall to and Prince William County are eligible to ing and Achievement (VISTA), a four-week guage arts teacher at Willow Springs El- learn how to minimize food waste and ways participate. professional development program that ac- ementary School in Fairfax. “The VISTA pro- to use that waste to produce energy.” The Long Road Experts offer creative ideas for filling time during long summer trips. By Marilyn Campbell make the kits easy to use. mends is 21 Questions, where players pose Centre View Colorforms Activity Toys, which are sets 21 questions to one of their fellow travel- of brightly colored geometric stick-ons that ers. “The idea is to let each person talk about acking up the car and leaving town come with spiral bound books, are a favor- ... themselves and for the travelers to get to Pfor a summer vacation is an oppor- ite of Bethesda-based therapist Karen know each other even better,” she said. “It tunity to spend time relaxing with Prince, who specializes in work with chil- keeps kids talking to their parents.” family and friends. Getting to those desti- dren. “There are also some tactile things like Listening to books on tape is another ac- nations, however, can be grueling, espe- Model Magic Clay, which is a clean clay that tivity that can involve the entire family. “If cially when summer treks mean enduring children can use to make things.” everyone is listening to it … there can be long hours on the road. This is especially Melideo recommends playing word tremendous engagement about what is hap- true for children. games that involve the entire family. pening in the book and then you can talk Any parent who has heard the age-old When packaged creatively, “[They] require little or no game pieces about it,” said Bemak. “Talk about a great question “Are we there yet?” knows how flashcards, stickers, paper and [and] are excellent because they provide spring board for social interaction.” important it is to fill the time. For some, crayons can entertain children conversation starters, engage all members, Journaling not only helps to fill time, but watching DVDs is the answer but local edu- during long trips. stir a little competition, develop language also creates a record of the trip. “Keep a cation experts question whether this is the vices at Marymount University in Arlington, skills and use brain power.” journal of the trip starting with the actual best solution. said that with a little planning, creating Among Melideo’s favorite games are Ver- travel part of the trip,” said Melideo. “Give “A long car ride is a time to be together entertaining games and activities is easier bal Guessing, 21 Questions and the ABC your child a low cost digital camera for click- rather than creating distance by bringing than one might think. “Time must be spent game. “Using the letters of the alphabet, ing photos [for which] they can later write in movies and DVDs,” said Fred P. Bemak, preparing the materials so that children can each person must find road signs or license or type captions.” Ed.D., a professor in the Counseling and find enjoyable ways to spend their time in plates containing each letter in order,” said Even with planning, experts admit that Development Program at George Mason the back seat,” said Melideo. “Tie a makeup Melideo of the ABC game. “The first person filling time during long trips is not easy. University and a Fairfax Station resident. “I brush kit to the back of the driver’s and front to find every letter of the alphabet wins.” “Family life is work,” said Bemak. “But be- am concerned about the overuse of DVDs passenger’s chair, one for each child, per- To play the Verbal Guessing Game, “Us- ing stuck in the same place with your child because of the family disengagement that sonalized for their developmental level and ing any topic, one person thinks of a per- for six or seven hours is a goldmine. It is an that fosters. Long travel is an opportunity interests. Fill the compartments with flash- son, place or thing [and] gives three clues,” opportunity to foster creative engagement to creatively make up games between par- cards, little toys, a mini periscope, stickers, said Melideo. “Then the rest of the players and healthier relationships with family ents and children.” paper, writing or coloring instruments.” take turns asking questions that can be yes members. It is not every day that you have Shannon Melideo, Ph.D., associate dean Melideo also recommends giving each or no until someone makes a guess.” children who are going to sit with you in of the School of Education and Human Ser- child a lap desk or other hard surface to Another family game Melideo recom- the same room for hour after hour.” 10 ❖ Centre View North ❖ July 18-24, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports

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girls, respectively, while Julia Young and Swim Briefs Pictured is the Lauren Young went on to do the same for Sequoia Farms the 11-12 age group. Jonathan Wen took a From Page 11 girls’ medley win for the 13-14 boys while Evan Baker earned an equal amount of points with the relay team: set a 50-meter backstroke record with a time winners, Gonzalo Lopez Olan and Payton Molly Hamer, of 28.50 seconds for the 15-18 boys and Moore, each picking up five points while Sydney Loper, also earned a victory. Lauren Hensley won their teammates, Hogan O’Brien and Allison Caroline the 15-18 girls’ age group, and at the end Hickey scored a total of six points for their Santilli and of the backstroke events the Pirates led the second place finishes. Kyle Talley secured Kate Croxton. Piranhas 95-85. the win for the 13-14 boys as Patrick Kruk The first breaststroke victory for the Pi- took the third place spot. The 13-14 girls rates came from Neha Balaji for the 8-and- swept their event with Sophie Wilson in first under girls, followed by teammate JoJo Ellis followed by Elayna Render and Grace finishing in second. The next win for the Robinson. In the 15-18 events, the boys Pirates was Mary Kominski in the 11-12 age brought in another sweep. Michael group, followed by Jonathan Wen and McPherson was the winner in this race, Fletcher Madsen finishing first and second, while Skyler White came in second and respectively, for the 13-14 boys. Julia Danial Okhovvatgilani in third. Amy Layne and Joe Pascale. The team will host Cardi- Boggs); girls’ 9-10 medley relay (Kristen Brunner picked up her first individual vic- won for the girls and Madison Stulga fin- nal Hill in their final A meet of 2013 on Blee, Julia Barrett, Sydney Fish, Lucy tory of the season by taking the title for the ished third. Saturday, July 20. Seniors Brandon Fiala Blazquez). 13-14 girls and David Stewart finished out The SSTs set some significant personal- and Allie Humphrey will be honored dur- For the boys, individual first-place finishes the Pirate wins for the breaststroke events best marks, several by more than three per- ing the meet. Monday, July 22, the SSTs will came from: Brian Chapman (double win- by claiming the 15-18 boys. The score go- cent. In his A meet debut, Jose Artieda took conclude the regular season, with the final ner), Brice Harris (triple winner), Russ ing into the butterfly events was 141-129. 10.29 percent off his previous-best time B meet at home against Greenbriar. Steinhilber. Butterfly started out with a bang as Elena swimming in the boys’ 11-12 freestyle. The girls’ individual first-place finishers Benson, Lauren Radcliffe, and JoJo Ellis Bryan Patten, also swimming for the 11-12s, were: Lucy Blazquez, Lillianne Fish, Sydney picked up the first first-second-third sweep dropped 3.34 percent in the backstroke Sequoia Farms Fish (triple winner), Avery Gegg, Jessie of points of the meet by dominating the 8- event. In breaststroke, Jacian Perez, won Heise (double winner), Sydney Loper (triple and-under girls. Nick David won the 11-12 for the boys’ 8U, slashing his best time by Has Busy Week winner), Caroline Santilli and Jennifer boys while Haley Alderman and Julia Young 9.18 percent. Swimming for the 9-10 boys, If you needed something to do this week Steinhilber. finished first and second, respectively, on Lorenzo Lopez Olan crushed his previous and you were a member of the Sequoia In the relay events, Sequoia brought its the girls’ side. For the second week in a row, swim time by 14.75 percent, while Adam Farms swim team, there was the “IM Tough” third win home with first-place swims in: Marcelo Coray, Fletcher Madsen, and Steven Jefferson had an unbelievable drop of 30.27 meet on Monday, the “Developmental Meet” boys’ 8U medley relay (Daniel Zakula, Ryan Longino completed a first-second-third percent. Joaquin Perez had an exceptional on Wednesday, the “Dual Meet” on Satur- Bechtol, Samuel Kirkpatrick, Pat Bartro); sweep, respectively, for the 13-14 boys. drop of 16.84 percent as he scored the third- day, then the “Relay Carnival” on Sunday. girls’ 9-10 medley relay (Kristen Blee, Julia Corinne Kominski took the title for the 13- place finish in the 11-12 butterfly. Though The “IM Tough” meet gave swimmers the Barrett, Sydney Fish, Lucy Blazquez); girls’ 14 girls while Evan Baker did the same for clearly not the largest drop of the day, the chance to test their times against some of 11-12 medley relay (Sydney Loper, Caroline the 15-18 boys and the Pirates were up 192- most significant personal best was executed the league’s best, in an opportunity to swim Santilli, Hannah Clardy, Molly Hammer); 168 going into relays. by Brandon Fiala, as he dropped 3.10 per- the individual medley without having to boys’ 13-14 medley relay (Ryan Morris, Russ The Pirates split the relays with the Pira- cent, winning the 15-18 butterfly and break- first swim an entire dual meet. The Stin- Steinhilber, Daniel Williams, Nicholas nhas. The first Pirate relay victory was the ing the team record by .85 seconds. Fiala grays had some outstanding performances Saied); girls’ 15-18 medley relay (Jessie 8-and-under girls’ freestyle relay of Elena also broke his own 2011 record in the 15- that night in Chantilly. Heise, Lauren Chin, Jennifer Steinhilber, Benson, Maddie David, Lauren Radcliffe 18 backstroke by .39 seconds. Next, it’s a sultry evening at Burke Cen- Marissa Cassens). and Neha Balaji. A few events later, the Pi- In Monday’s B meet at Pleasant Valley, the ter. Here, Sequoia joined the Penguins as rates won four events in a row, starting with SSTs set 59 personal-best marks. The they began the Wednesday “Developmen- the 11-12 girls’ medley relay of Julia Young, younger swimmers improved considerably, tal Meet.” Times were recorded and im- Poplar Tree Pummels Mary Kominski, Haley Alderman and with half of the 6U swimmers besting them- provements were made before dangerous Lauren Young. The 13-14 boys’ relay of selves in freestyle. Five notable improve- weather brought an early end to the meet. Piranhas 222-198 Jonathan Wen, Fletcher Madsen, Marcelo ments greater than five seconds were made, For its dual meet, the Stingrays traveled By Elizabeth Hall Coray and Steven Longino picked up a new the largest of which was earned by 5-year- to Alexandria to meet the Chinquapin Wa- team record in the 100-meter medley relay old Kylie Brown, who took off 11.72 sec- hoos swim team in a showdown of the un- On July 13, the Poplar Tree Pirates trav- with a time of 59.19 seconds along with onds for a 17.38-percent improvement. defeated. By the time the cloudy skies eled to Mount Vernon to compete against their win. Next, the 13-14 girls’ relay of Julia Eight-year-olds Avery Moon and Abby cleared, it was evident that Chinquapin the Mansion House Piranhas in their last Brunner, Flora Baxter, Corinne Kominski Molloy and 9-10s James Kruk and Jaiden would probably keep its divisional trophy away dual meet of the summer. While the and Sarah Walsh finished first, followed by Thomas each took off more than three per- at home as they defeated the visiting Se- Pirates remain undefeated, this meet was the 15-18 boys’ relay of Evan Baker, David cent in their freestyle races. quoia team. It was a pivotal contest that is by far the closest matchup of the season and Stewart, Preston Rhodes and Sean Morrow. Six-year-old Zachary Kronimus had a sen- likely to determine the winner of the Colo- made for an exciting meet. The final Pirate victory of the meet came sational race in backstroke, improving by nial League gold division. The Pirates started out leading by a slim from the mixed-age boys’ relay of Nick 5.85 seconds. The 9-10s were the most-im- Because the Stingrays were away, at an margin after the freestyle events, with the David, Matthew Rickard, Marcelo Coray proved age group in backstroke, with four unusual yard venue, many meter-tuned point differential growing after each stroke and Evan Baker. The Pirates won with a out of eight swimmers taking off more than Sequoia swimmers found some difficulty and eventually culminating in a consider- final score of 222-198 and will host the six seconds in their events. Nine-year-old, measuring and negotiating turns and fin- able victory over the Piranhas. The first vic- Greenbriar Dolphins on July 20 in their fi- Megan Furr took off 12.94 seconds. Lastly, ishes. However, this disadvantage was tory of the meet was Nick David for the 11- nal NVSL dual meet of the season. in butterfly, it was 10-year-old Emily Huse turned into somewhat of an individual ben- 12 boys’ freestyle, followed by Lauren Young Single Individual Event Winners: Lauren improving by 12.60 percent. She was the efit as several Stingrays swam their way to and Haley Alderman, finishing first and sec- Young (11-12 free), Julia Young (11-12 only swimmer to improve by more than four new, yard-measured team records. ond, respectively, in the very next event. back), Lauren Hensley (15-18 back), Neha seconds in either the breast or butterfly Individual yard records for the boys were Marcelo Coray took the win for the 13-14 Balaji (8-and-under breast), Mary Kominski events. Huse cut 4.46 seconds from her best set by: Brian Chapman, Diego Cromwell and boys, while Corinne Kominski went on to (11-12 breast), Julia Brunner (13-14 breast) time. Samuel Kirkpatrick. do the same on the girls’ side. David Stewart and Haley Alderman (11-12 fly). Sully Station will finish off week four, with The girls’ individual yard record holders earned a victory for the 15-18 boys’ freestyle Double Individual Event Winners: Nick the Multi-Community Blood Drive Chal- are: Lucy Blazquez, Lillianne Fish, Sydney and the Pirates had a slight lead over the David (11-12 free & fly), Marcelo Coray (13- lenge and visits from Olympic Gold Medal- Fish, Avery Gegg, Jessie Heise and Sydney Piranhas 48-42 at the conclusion of the 14 free & fly), Corinne Kominski (13-14 free ist Peter Vanderkaay and several other cel- Loper. freestyle events. & fly), David Stewart (15-18 free & breast), ebrated swimmers, including world-record Yard relay records were set in these med- Elena Benson and Marissa Erickson Elena Benson (8-and-under back & fly), holder Kate Ziegler, along with Kim ley relay events: girls’ 8 & under (Lillianne kicked off the backstroke events by finish- Jonathan Wen (13-14 back & breast) and Vandenberg, Josh Schneider, Eric Knight Fish, Avery Gegg, Ella Santilli, Nadia ing first and second for the 8-and-under See Swim Briefs, Page 13

12 ❖ Centre View North ❖ July 18-24, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Swim Briefs From Page 12 Evan Baker (15-18 back & fly). Sully Station II Takes Third at Relay Carnival The Sully Station II Piranhas had a busy week of swimming and cel- ebrations. The team captured third place in the Division 4 relay carni- The 13-14 girls medley relay of Chloe Hicks, Skyla val at Dunn Loring on Wednesday, Davidson, Didi Pace, and Alexa McAnally broke their own July 10. In an astounding team ac- Riptide record for the third time this year and to the complishment, seven records were All-Star relays seeded second in all of NVSL. demolished in just 22 events, and four squads qualified for all-star relays. the Riptide swimmers’ performances were sizzling The 8U girls’ team of Callie Ver Planck, Angela Cai, and Virginia Run won the day, 234-186. Caroline Li and Riley Graham took down two records The competition was intense throughout the in the 100 medley (1:32.20) and 100 free (1:19.38). freestyle events. The 8 & unders led the way with Similarly, the 15-18 boys’ foursome of Nick Campbell, Charles Beamon first and Sean Gunn second for the Michael Jiang, Austen Bundy and Ben Wu shattered boys, and Caitlin Kelliher first and Nora two records in the 200 medley (1:58.81) and 200 Collingsworth second for the girls. Riptide results free (1:46.96). The 11-12 boys’ squad of Kellen ebbed until Joel Cheifitz scored a second in 11-12 Campbell, Flynn Crisci, Brantley Cervarich and Brody free. Then the 13-14 juggernauts asserted them- Campbell lowered their own record in the 100 med- selves. Geoffrey Eisenhart took first, Nick McGrath ley to 1:08.19. The mixed-age girls also lowered the second and Aaron Vu third as they swept the 13-14 200 free record from earlier this season (2:03.02) boys’ freestyle for the third time in four weeks. The with Karenna Hall, Faith Alston, Lily Harkes and Erin 13-14 ladies, Skyla Davidson and Alexa McAnally, Schulte. The strong 13-14 girls’ combination of followed with a decisive first and second, while Joey Lauren Peters, Georgia Stamper, Lily Li and Harkes Castro and Sierra Higinbotham rounded out the 15- broke an eight-year-old 200 medley record in 18 races with second-place finishes. When a meet is 2:18.82. The 8U girls, 13-14 girls, and mixed age close, each and every point matters, so the third-place girls were selected for NVSL All-Star. finishes of Chelsea Nguyen (9-10 girls), Charlie Gunn Your Local Upscale The Piranhas continued to swim hard and showed (11-12-boys), Sarah Boyle (11-12 girls) and Erika great sportsmanship in their loss to Hunter Mill on Turflinger (15-18 girls) were critical to giving the Resale Store Saturday, July 13. Five Sully II swimmers earned vic- Riptide a narrow lead of 46-44 at the end of the tories in two individual events, including 8-year old freestyle. Shop at The Treasure Hound Angela Cai in freestyle (17.18) and butterfly (20.13), The meet was a true nail-biter as the back-strokers resale store, where you’ll 10-year old Faith Alston in free (32.87) and back- pushed off. 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Common Prayer WEDNESDAY/JULY 24 Toddlin’ Twos. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays a.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, (with Church School and Nursery) 4000 Stringfellow Road. Children age 2 enjoy stories and activities. Free. Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7 P.M. Wednesdays Registration required. 703-502-3883. 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA FX Makeup: Zombies…and Pizza. 5:30 p.m. at Chantilly Library, 4000 703-830-3176 • www.thechurchoftheascension.org Stringfellow Road. Rising seventh through 12 graders can learn about special effects makeup and maybe become a zombie. Enjoy pizza and hear a talk by Isaac Marion, author of “Warm Bodies.” Free. Registration required, 703-502-3883. THURSDAY/JULY 25 Polkas You Can Dig. 2:30 p.m. at Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. All ages can discover the beat and fun of Pint Size Polkas with Mike Schneider. Free. Registration required, 703-502-3883. Dig Those Dinosaurs. 2:30 p.m. at Centreville Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Ages 6-12 can display knowledge of dinosaurs and win prizes while enjoying poems, songs and stories with Gary Lloyd. Free. Registration required, 703-830-2223. Summer Worship Pajama Storytime. 7 p.m. at 10:00am Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Children ages 3-6 can wear pjs b and enjoy bedtime stories. Free. b Registration required, 703-502-3883. JEWISH Fair Oaks Church…703-631-1112 Congregation Yad Shalom…703-802-8901 New Life...703-222-8836 FRIDAY/JULY 26 Tree of Life Bible Church...703-830-4563 Temple Beth Torah…703-263-2252 Yoga Storytime. 2 p.m. at Chantilly

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