Straight Talk About Heroin ‘Teens Should See the End Results.’
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Centreville ❖ Clifton ❖ Little Rocky Run SOUTHERN EDITION MARCH 19-25, 2009 "Easy Street" 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Volume XXIII, NO. 11 Straight Talk About Heroin ‘Teens should see the end results.’ By Bonnie Hobbs Centre View /Centre View /Centre Second in a two-part series. Bonnie Hobbs r. Tyler DeLange is a man with a mission. Besides being an ER Bonnie Hobbs D View /Centre doctor at Inova Fairfax Hospital, he’s also doing his best to educate parents about the Photo by Photo dangers of heroin use — so their Some of the cast of “Annie Jr.”, back row, from left, are Brooke Peterson, Fred Gortler, children won’t end up with life- Elaine Edwards, Maddie Assel, Luke Wilbur and Binta Barry. Front row, from left, are threatening medical conditions be- “orphans” Jessie Healy, Sophia Lee, Ariel In, Ashley Leightley and Lindsay Condon. cause of their addictions. Dr. Tyler DeLange He spoke, March 5, to a packed room of more than 100 parents in people’s lives were in such ‘Annie Jr.’ Takes over Liberty the Virginia Run Community Cen- shambles. And it almost always ter. It’s the local neighborhood began in their teens, as they went hardest hit by the recent heroin- from one drug to another to get Middle school presents are $5 at the door or at lunchtimes outside the distribution arrests, with some of more relief. They never get that school cafeteria. its young residents already in fed- first rush back, but they keep try- musical of 1933 New York. It takes place in 1933 New York, and Annie’s an eral penitentiaries, others waiting ing.” orphan who thinks her parents are still alive. in jail until they’re sentenced in By Bonnie Hobbs Wealthy businessman Oliver Warbucks offers a court — and still others en route REASONS FOR drug abuse vary, Centre View $50,000 reward to anyone with information lead- to criminal pleas or trials. said DeLange: “You want to fit in ing to their whereabouts, and the unscrupulous Those involved in dealing heroin and be cool, you’re curious and eaturing a cast and crew of 70, Liberty Rooster, Lily and Miss Hannigan scheme to get it. would drive from Virginia Run to just want to try it once, or you FMiddle School presents the musical, “Annie “We’ve been rehearsing since December and either Washington, D.C., or Balti- want to escape from your prob- Jr.” Show Times are Thursday-Friday, things are coming along well,” said Theater Di more, Md., to purchase their stash lems.” But he implored parents to March 26-27, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 28, to sell, with some left over for their start educating their children at 2 and 7 p.m., in the school lecture hall. Tickets See Liberty, Page 2 own use. And since DeLange about substance abuse at an early trained at Johns Hopkins Hospi- age. “Prevent the first hit,” he said. tal in Baltimore and saw the ef- “Get to them before someone else fects of long-term heroin use, ev- does.” ery day, he came to Centreville to Heroin depresses breathing and Songs, Dances, Skits: It’s TADA share his knowledge with the com- lowers blood pressure; and, said munity. the doctor, “It can kill you immedi- And on Sunday, March 29, at 7 p.m., this group “Baltimore is probably the ately.” Often, it’s laced with other School theater directors will present its second annual TADA Cabaret. It will heroin capital of the U.S., and its things to make it go farther and take Robinson stage. be held in the Russell Theatre at Robinson Second- use was rampant there,” he said. ary School, 5035 Sideburn road in Fairfax. Tickets “We saw case after case, and See Detailing, Page 4 are $5 at the door or at www.fcpsdrama.com. By Bonnie Hobbs Directing this year’s event is Robinson’s theater Centre View director, Chip Rome, and he says it’s going to be a 3-19-09 home terrific and entertaining show, sure to please all ages. in Requested material. hen people do something they’re espe- “It’s not true that those who can, do, and those Time-sensitive cially pleased with, they sometimes stand who can’t, teach,” he said. “Because those of us who Postmaster: W Attention back and proudly say, “Ta-da.” However, teach can do, too, and people should come see for TADA also stands for the Theatre Arts Directors As- themselves. It’s also going to be lots of fun.” #31 PERMIT Elkton, MD Elkton, sociation, comprised of the middle- and high-school Besides that, the program is a fund-raiser for TADA’s PAID theater teachers and directors in Fairfax County Pub- Postage U.S. lic Schools. See School Theater, Page 7 STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ March 19-25, 2009 ❖ 1 News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CENTREVILLE REAL ESTATE? Go to www.seln4u.com and click on Liberty Presents ‘Annie Jr.’ “Market Stats” to see current statistics From Page 1 on the market. Visit our blog to read rector Jody Scott. “The audience will enjoy the a summary of what is happening. cast’s enthusiasm, dancing and singing, and every- body is perfect for their parts.” IT’S GOOD NEWS! She called musical directors Nancy Hayes and Gary Verhagen “truly invaluable” and said Principal Peggy There’s lots of other information Kelly is supportive and excited about the play. “And I’m blessed to have a wonderful stage crew and stage there as well to browse through! manager Ashley Ziadi,” said Scott. “She’s so mature, it’s like having another adult to help.” Experience…the Difference! She also praised her student director, Liberty grad by Photo and Centreville High freshman Anthony Ingargiola. See Complete School Information and “He’s incredible,” said Scott. “He’s in charge of the VIRTUAL TOUR at www.seln4u.com set, picked out the paint and got parents to volun- teer their homes for set building. He has a vision for Bonnie Hobbs OPEN SUNDAY, 3/22/09, 1-4 P.M. what the set should look like and follows through, $249,900 $649,900 and he also contributed ideas for staging and char- CENTRE- VIRGINIA VILLE RUN acters.” Sun-filled, Rarely /Centre View /Centre neutral 3 available PLAYING THE LEAD is eighth-grader Maddie fin lvl TH. Madison Assel. “Annie’s childish, but trying to be mature,” Immac- model! 5 BR ulate & upper lvl. said Maddie. “She’s spunky and, sometimes, moth- move-in ready! Fin walk-out Eat-in kit. w/Silestone, gas cooktop & dbl erly, and all the girls in the orphanage like her. Miss bsmnt w/FP & full BA. Rear deck. wall oven. Sun Rm w/terra cotta tile flr. Hannigan, who runs the orphanage, hates her be- Master BR w/full BA. Eat-in Kit FR w/FP. MBR w/sep. sitting rm. MBA w/updated appls & Pergo floor. w/jetted tub. Bsmt w/rec rm, media rm, cause she speaks her mind and can’t be pushed Dir.: From I66 to 28 S, L on around.” From left are Maddie Assel, Luke Wilbur Compton Road, L on Hartwood, R cedar closets & full BA. Many updates! on Hart Forest, R on Chasewood, Irrig. sys! Great lot backs to trees. Rear Delighted with her part, Maddie said, “I’ve and Binta Barry. Bear left to 6852. deck. watched the movie since I was little. I knew all the FX7004744 FX6700811 songs and wanted to live in the 1930s and be like he’s laid back in real life. But he’s pleased that $474,900 $539,900 Annie and have friends who were like your family.” “Warbucks is probably the character who ROCKY VIRGINIA RUN RUN She said it’s hard being sweet and tough at the changes the most.” Luke’s favorite song is “To- Lovely, Nothing same time, with an 11-year-old’s body language, but gether at Last,” a duet by Annie and Warbucks. upgraded 5 left to be she loves being onstage. Her favorite song is “I Don’t BR, 3 BA done! Im- Need Anything but You,” which she and Daddy SEVENTH-GRADER Fred Gortler portrays home. maculate, Warbucks sing in the finale. Hannigan’s brother, Rooster. “He’s outspoken Bright & airy 2-story LR w/vaulted updated home! New hardwood “The audience will love Miss Hannigan because and confident, sneaky and slick – basically, a ceiling. Gracious room sizes. Tons floors throughout! Beautiful she’s so scary and funny, and the orphans are really con artist,” said Fred. “I of storage space! Updated kit. Master Suite w/walk-in closet & Landscaping. Remodeled cute,” said Maddie. “I hope little girls like my char- really love playing him. full BA. Finished walk-out bathrooms. Finished walk-out acter, too, and will know they can be anything they Usually, I’m quieter, so it’s “Don’t give up basement. Rear deck. Corner lot basement. Large eat-in kitchen. want to be — just don’t give up hope and don’t give [another] side of me. And w/large fenced backyard. NO HOA. Family room with FP. up your dreams.” I have fun interacting with your dreams.” FX6902907 FX6998842 Eighth-grader Binta Barry portrays Hannigan. the other characters.” — Maddie Assel, $385,900 $479,900 “She’s sarcastic, cruel and an alcoholic,” said Binta. He especially likes the playing Annie VIRGINIA CABELLS RUN MILL “It’s really fun and challenging because I’m not like song, “Easy Street” be- GREAT that, at all.