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Luke Somers, Westfield junior

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Cailin Berry, Westfield junior Joel Crump, London Towne Elementary, 4th grade

Emily Bobek, Run Elementary, Emily Alvarez, Westfield junior 6th grade Claire Gaito, Stone Middle, 7th grade

Sarah Schettini, Stone Laraib Fatima, Coates Elementary, 5th grade Riley Cutler, Westfield senior Middle, 8th grade

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ention a date monumentally MPO Mike important to a certain gen- Garbarino Det. Vicky Armel Meration, and people can tell you where they were when, shootout with other responding officers; for example, President Kennedy or Beatle police said he’d fired more than 70 rounds. John Lennon were shot and killed. For Both Armel and Garbarino left spouses, Fairfax County residents – and its Police De- two children each, grieving colleagues and partment, in particular – that date is May a community in mourning. A year later, the 8, 2006. Fairfax County Police Department posthu- That’s because it’s when MPO Mike mously awarded Gold Medals of Valor to “Gabby” Garbarino and Det. Vicky Armel both officers. were fatally shot in the back parking-lot of Last Tuesday’s remembrance ceremony the Sully District Police Station. And for took place in that same parking lot, at the those who knew, loved or worked with same time the tragedy happened. Attend- Photos by Bonnie Hobbs them, that date is forever seared in their ees included Deputy County Executive Dave Some of the attendees at the remembrance ceremony for the two, hearts. Rohrer, county Police Chief Ed Roessler, fallen officers. Last Tuesday, May 8, they gathered at the former county fire and rescue Assistant station – as they have each year since the Chief of Operations Dave Rohr, former Sully with the National Capital Regional Intelli- Vicky. I consider all of you family, and I just tragedy – to remember these two officers District Station Commander Susan Culin, gence Center, and I responded here that day. wanted to say thank you. Mike and Vicky with a special ceremony. The station com- family members and colleagues of Armel I saw men and women at their best, and I will never be forgotten by anyone here.” mander, Capt. Dean Lay, began it by say- and Garbarino – including Armel’s former saw valor. Gabby and Vicky are those ex- Then Armel’s and Garbarino’s families ing, “We’re here to honor two heroes.” partner, Mike Motafches, and former Sully amples of valor, and every day I go through laid flowers on their own and on each On May 8, 2006, around 3:40 p.m., 18- District Supervisor Michael Frey, whose of- that [parking-lot] gate, I remember that.” other’s memorials there. Afterward, year-old Michael Kennedy carjacked a van. fice was in that police station. Capt. Shawn Next came a moment of silence in their Garbarino’s widow, Sue Garbarino Woods Responding to the call, Armel went outside Perkins, a county police chaplain, gave the memory, followed by a tone sounding and (who remarried last September) said, “It to the police station’s rear lot. But as she invocation. a police helicopter flyover. Then Lay said was tough,” but also stressed how much she reached her cruiser, Kennedy – armed with “Thank You for the opportunity of honor- he’d be returning to their families the me- appreciated the event. five handguns, an assault weapon and a ing the lives Vicky and Mike lived and their mentos people had given the Police Depart- “I was at the McLean District Station ear- high-powered rifle – drove into that lot. public service, and bless each public ser- ment in Garbarino’s and Armel’s honor, over lier today, and they had a service today, too, There, an unarmed Garbarino was tend- vant,” he prayed. “These were two of my the years. ing to things inside his cruiser before leav- friends. And in these times in which we live Stepping next to the podium was the as- See Sully Police Station, Page 9 ing on vacation. Standing just a few yards – in honor of the lives they gave –I chal- sistant station com- away, Kennedy ambushed him, firing more lenge you to continue to do your best, de- mander, Lt. Ryan than 20 rounds at the officer with an AK- spite the atmosphere where you often don’t Morgan. “This al- 47-type rifle. feel appreciated.” ways touched me When the shooting began, Armel, a 17- “The hope is that, when you’re out on the deep inside and, ev- year police veteran, made her presence street, you’ll do things, not because of what ery year, it hurts,” he known to Kennedy to draw fire away from you’ll get in return,” continued Perkins. said. “They say Garbarino. She and Kennedy exchanged “You’re giving in good measure, as God time’s supposed to gunfire, and a bullet from his 30-06 rifle promises to give to us. Thank you for all heal, but we won’t pierced her ballistic vest and entered her you do for so many who won’t thank you. forget. We’ll always chest. Be safe out there.” preserve the She made it back inside her cruiser, but Recalling May 8, 2006, Lay said, “I was memory of Mike and was shot again in the legs. Yet even though mortally wounded, she still fired four more rounds, trying to stop the assailant. Armel was later pronounced dead at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Garbarino also displayed bravery under fire that day. Although he’d been shot five times and was gravely wounded and in pain, the 23-year police veteran used his cruiser’s radio to alert other officers to the danger. He provided suspect information, told the police helicopter where to land and warned other officers to approach from the front of the building so they wouldn’t walk straight into harm’s way. He also prayed to God and told his fel- low officers, “I’m not going to die here.” True to his word, Garbarino held on in the hospital for nine more days, but succumbed to his injuries May 17, 2006. As for Kennedy, From left are Sandy Munday, Mason Armel and Sue Garbarino Woods stands in front of her late he was killed the day of the offense in a Munday’s daughter Taylor. husband’s memorial. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ May 16-22, 2018 ❖ 3 News ‘It Restores Your Faith in Humanity’

sented her with the check. Injured police officer They wanted to raise money for her, ex- plained Ladson, because “MOD believes in receives money community giving, and we knew it was the right thing to do.” But his restaurant went raised for her. above and beyond what most events of this type attempt. By Bonnie Hobbs Instead of donating just 10 or 20 percent of their proceeds during a few-hours’ time ne minute, McLean Police Of- period, MOD gave Block 50 percent. It also ficer Ashley Block was help- made it an all-day fundraiser that applied Oing out during the March 2 to every customer that day. Topping it off, windstorm; and the next, she the wait staff donated 100 percent of their was pinned to the ground by a tree that tips — which accounted for $700 of the total crashed down on her. She sustained severe $3,000 raised. injuries; and when a Sully District police “Police officers give everything for us, so officer mentioned her accident to the gen- we wanted to do something for her,” said eral manager of a Greenbriar pizza place, Photo by Bonnie Hobbs Huber. it spurred a fundraiser for her. MOD Pizza presents a ceremonial check to Officer Ashley Block. From Before the check presentation, Ladson It was held March 20 at MOD Pizza, and left are her dad, Kerry Block; stepmom, Tammy Block; boyfriend, PFC told Winner how happy they were to hold police and firefighters from throughout Sharif Issa of the McLean District Station; Block; her mom, Janet Win- the fundraiser for her daughter, and she Fairfax County, plus area residents, braved ner; Greenbriar MOD General Manager Dean Ladson; store trainee Jenny replied, “Thanks for taking care of my baby; freezing temperatures, sleet and ice to get Bye; and MOD District Manager Dirk Huber. I think it’s awesome.” there. A month later, on April 26 – although Block said she became a police officer still on crutches – Block was able to be at “I’m scared of trees now,” she said. “When from Michigan to take care of her daughter because “I always had a passion to serve the restaurant, herself, to receive a check it happened, I heard a crack and started while she convalesced. the community; I just had a calling for it. for the $3,000 raised in her name. running – and all of a sudden, I was down She now undergoes physical therapy, five I hope to work federally someday, but I “I’m lucky to be alive,” she said. “I came and blacked out. The other officer called days a week, both at the Police Academy wanted to see what law enforcement was close to being paralyzed. I just took my first for help; then Dispatch called me, and I and with a private physical therapist. “I like on the streets, first. This accident is a steps today.” answered so they’d know I was alert and want to get back to where I need to be,” hurdle, but it could have been a lot When the windstorm struck, Block was a could respond. The next day, in the hospi- she said. “But it’ll be four to six months until worse.” new patrol officer. Trees were down every- tal, the ladies of Dispatch came to see me I’m back at work on full duty.” As for the pizza fundraiser, she said, “It where and, while one officer cut them up, and brought me flowers. They said, ‘We’re On April 26, Block and her family and was amazing; I’m very grateful. Not many she cleared away the debris. But the wind so glad you responded; we didn’t know if boyfriend, PFC Sharif Issa, also of the communities come together like that for an was so strong that the top of a tree broke you were conscious.’” McLean District Station, were treated to a officer.” off and fell on her, knocking her onto the Block spent five days in the hospital and pizza-and-salad dinner by Dean Ladson, But, said Ladson, “It’s always important ground and impaling her left leg. She broke was then in a rehabilitation hospital for two- general manager of MOD Pizza in the that people know there are others outside her femur, shoulder, elbow, four ribs and and-a-half weeks. Meanwhile, her mom, Greenbriar Town Center. Then Ladson and [of their immediate circle] who care. It re- some vertebrae. Janet Winner, packed up and moved here MOD District Manager Dirk Huber pre- stores your faith in humanity.” Batting Cage Temporarily Closing Sparks an Uprising

changeover from past management and Park Authority looking hope to have the site operational soon. We recognize that this closure is inconvenient for new management. and intend to begin operations again as soon as reasonably possible,” she said. By Mike Salmon Voyten is skeptical from past dealings with the FCPA, and has heard they are opening utside the beltway midst the roll- this coming Saturday, May 19, but he’ll be- Oing hills, trees and Little League lieve it when he sees it. The equipment has baseball teams, the Dugout bat- been confiscated, Voyten is owed some ting cage in Centreville is a center of atten- money, he says, and he feels they have not tion for some, and a source of Fairfax The Dugout batting cages at Braddock Park. been supportive. Is he happy that it’s reopen- County Park Authority jobs for others, but ing? “If it provides pleasure and the same that all came to a halt on May 1 when the Voyten compared the batting cage closure ents about the closure. “We have heard from level of service, yes I’m happy,” he said. But Park Authority closed the facility. There was to the closure of the “Islands in the Park,” some of the regular users of the batting he is skeptical the FCPA can come through. something in the lease, and Bernard C. mini golf closure five years ago, which was cages and I have let it be known that per- “It’s a tough one,” he said. With the money Voyten, Jr. didn’t feel the closure was war- done “in the best interest of the FCPA and manent closure will not happen,” he said. owed to Voyten, his future plans fall in the ranted rallying against the closure. the residents of Fairfax County,” as stated “The decision to terminate the lease agree- “can’t comment,” category, he said. Voyten is the president of the engineer- in the release, and Fairfax County spent ment was the Park Authority’s due to long Any dispute with tokens that have already ing firm Voyten and Associates, Inc. that fi- $180,000 in legal fees, and $170,000 re- standing issues that the parties have not been purchased will be resolved by the nanced and built the batting cage 25 years moving the “Islands in the Park.” It was next been able to resolve. Fortunately, the bat- FCPA, or batters can just hold on to them ago, he said, and was never reimbursed for to the Dugout batting cage in Braddock ting cages will again be open in approxi- and use them again when the Dugout re- the design and equipment, he said. Park. mately 2-3 weeks after the necessary staff opens. “We have paid FCPA hundreds of thou- Others came out to support the batting is hired and/or rehired, which I know is “We ask for your patience in this matter. sands of dollars in rent, but more impor- cage and in the end, the Dugout Batting important to the community.” For more information please contact Park tantly, provided a recreational facility which Cage will soon live on to see another line According to information released by Services Director Barbara Nugent at 703 FCPA was unable to provide,” he said in a drive. District Supervisor Pat Herrity (R- FCPA spokesperson Judy Pedersen on Fri- 324-8585 or the Public Information Office release. Springfield) talked to some of his constitu- day, May 11, “We are in the midst of a at 703-324-8662,” according to the FCPA. 4 ❖ Centre View ❖ May 16-22, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Brightening Smiles and Helping To Beat Cancer

he office of Drs. Hutchison, Gorman, Mooney and TGrossman is participating in the annual Smiles for Life Campaign and teaming up with local charity Ellie’s Hats. The Smiles for Life Foundation is a children’s charity that consists of hun- dreds of dental practices from all over the U.S and Canada who raise money for seriously ill, disabled and underprivi- leged children in local communities and all around the world. The local office, Smiles for Centreville, has been a part of this campaign for over 20 years. It is offering a teeth whitening system at a reduced fee of $295 with 100 percent going to charity. Over the past several years, the office has been among the top 5 in the coun- try and wants to do even better this year by giving back money to Ellie’s Hats. The Team Members from Smiles for Centreville. office has raised over $200,000 for children’s charities. Call the office at 703-830-9110 to schedule an appoint- ment or stop by to make any monetary donation. Located in Centreville Square Shopping Center at 14545-P Centreville Square, Smiles for Centreville has ex- From left: Dr. Michael Gorman, tended hours Monday-Friday and Sat- Jay Coakley, founder of Ellie’s urdays. This event ends June 30. Hats, and Dr. Bruce Hutchison.

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REVIVE! is a program of the 703-549-0004 Every year at this time, we put out the call Commonwealth of Virginia that makes naloxone for photographs of fathers and their children, young women enrolled in middle school and [email protected] high school the opportunity to meet and interact (Narcan) available to lay rescuers to reverse opioid overdoses. Opioids include licit grandfathers and their children and grand- with women in leadership positions in Editor in Chief government, medicine, technology, medications like hydrocodone and oxycodone, children. in addition to illicit drugs like heroin. Visit Steven Mauren Send in photos with the following informa- philanthropy, business, and more. This program Managing Editor is scheduled to begin mid-June and will www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services- Kemal Kurspahic tion: the town where you live, the names of continue through the end of August. 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Last chance version), followed by a discussion of End-of-Life CIRCULATION options, including Medical Aid-in-Dying. Free. to hear from all six Democratic candidates for You can submit your photos online at the 10th Congressional District before the June [email protected] www.connectionnewspapers.com/fathersday. RSPV to [email protected]. REVIVE! Training. 3 p.m. at 4213 Walney Road, 12 primary vote. Robert McCartney, Senior You can also email photos to Chantilly. REVIVE! trains individuals on what to Regional Correspondence and Associate Editor [email protected]. do and not do in an overdose situation, how to for the Washington Post, will be the moderator. A Connection Newspaper administer naloxone, and what to do afterwards. Each attendee also receives a free See Bulletin, Page 10 6 ❖ Centre View ❖ May 16-22, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People On Her Way to Miss Teen USA Pageant Himanvi Panidepu, Centreville High senior, in national competition. By Ashley Claire Simpson “I don’t know if I’ll win next week, but I the Miss USA and events. never thought I’d be the titleholder for Vir- “Being a state titleholder is a big com- enioritis: A colloquial term for the ginia, either,” Panidepu said. “It’s all about mitment,” Panidepu said. “I have appear- general burnout suffered by seniors focusing on why I always wanted to do pag- ances every weekend and many during the Sin high school, most acutely in the eants in the first place.” week even though I’m still in school. After few months leading up to gradua- Panidepu was a junior in high school in winning a state pageant, part of the pro- tion. With post-grad plans solidified and the fall of 2016 when she plunged into the cess is getting to further a cause you cham- celebrations in full swing, the idea of par- mainstream pageant circuit. Her eyes were pion. I got to start my own platform, Happy ticipating in a national competition would on the prize during her Teen Choices, which is an initiative to target be unthinkable for most 18-year-olds. This, USA debut, but she didn’t exactly land the mental health issues and to work toward however, is not the case for Centreville High finish she had in mind. the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse. School senior Himanvi Panidepu, who will “I thought, ‘it’s time to do what I wanted For Happy Choices, I talk to groups of stu- represent the state of Virginia at the Miss to do all those years ago, and that was Miss dents and different schools. For middle Teen USA pageant in Shreveport, La. next Virginia Teen USA,’” she said. “And then, school students, I talk about the dangers of week. after all that, I didn’t even make it to the drug and alcohol and the effects that come Panidepu will arrive at Miss Teen USA by Top 15. I had worked hard to be ready that along with giving into the pressures. I en- way of Miss Virginia Teen USA, the pageant year, and all the while I had people putting courage these kids to focus on their energy she won last October against 35 other highly me down for doing it. Pageants come with on a hobby that will give them an adrena- motivated young women. The crown finally a certain stereotype, and even though I line rush — or some other kind of satisfac- graced her head after nearly a lifetime of know it’s false, good friends of mine would tion — so they don’t have to chase a dan- dreaming about that precise moment. Himanvi Panidepu talk behind my back, saying I cared too gerous high.” “As cliché as this sounds, I used to watch much about vain things. But, it all gave me When her audience is on the younger side the Miss USA pageants on live TV with my USA.” a chance to take a step back and self-re- and not ready for direct references to drugs mom when I was a little kid,” Panidepu said. Although she’s clearly good under pres- flect. The whole process helped me figure or alcohol, Panidepu teaches kids all about “I looked up to all the contestants and sure, Panidepu shouldn’t encounter any lo- out exactly who I was. It helped me spiritu- the simple yet transformative art of goal wanted to be one of them one day. Then, gistical surprises next week in Louisiana. ally, mentally, and physically. So I made a setting. for many years, it just seemed unrealistic, The Miss Teen USA pageant follows the commitment to try again the next year.” “Just recently, I spoke to a fourth grade so I pushed it out of my mind. What really same model as does the Miss Virginia Teen And try again, she did. class and walked them through how to set got me into the game was when, about three USA pageant: in-depth backstage interviews With a year of experience beneath her goals and how to make a plan for accom- years ago, I started competing in pageants with a select panel of judges, and both sash, Panidepu cinched the 2018 Miss Vir- plishing them,” Panidepu said. specifically for Indian American girls, ulti- evening gown and fitness wear competi- ginia Teen USA title, becoming the first In- This kind of focus on grassroots outreach mately winning a title. I did really well and tions. That’s just the preliminary round. dian American to do so. And she stands to is one example of how beauty pageants have I got a lot of opportunities. After that, I de- From there, only a fraction of young make more history, because, if she is changed since their beginnings. The ecosys- cided to go for it and compete in the pag- women advance to the second and final day crowned Miss Teen USA next week, she’ll tem of Miss Universe Organization pageants eants that put me on the road to Miss Teen of pageantry. become the first Indian American Miss Teen is overhauling the definition of “beauty.” USA. “For Miss Teen USA, the goal now is to If that’s not enough pressure for a girl who empower these young women to further isn’t legally old enough to celebrate victory their education and to help them develop a with a sip of champagne, a win next week community mindset,” Nicewonder said. would make her the first Miss Teen Virginia “These girls go further in competition — USA to step into the role of Miss Teen USA. and of course in their overall lives — when Kim Nicewonder, the longtime executive they stand for something and have produc- director and producer of the Miss Virginia tive thoughts about the world around them. Teen USA pageant, said she won’t be sur- It’s not just physical beauty; we see the con- prised if Panidepu makes this kind of his- testants as ambassadors for states and tory next week. schools they attend.” “She has a great chance of winning Miss As for tangible benefits, pageants at the Teen USA, which is the largest and most state level award winners and runners up prestigious pageant that there is for girls with prize packages that often include life- Centreville between the ages of 14 and 19,” changing college scholarships. High School Nicewonder said. “What is so incredible “As executive director, I’ve been able to senior about Himanvi’s success story is how far she incorporate significant college scholarships Himanvi came in just one year. She’s a great example into the Virginia state pageant,” Nicewonder Panidepu won of what these girls can learn and gain said. “Every year, we award more than $2 the Miss through the process of a pageant. In vying million for schooling opportunities. It’s an Virginia Teen for the state title, they make decisions about incredible feeling, knowing that some of USA pageant how they want to live their lives. After 2016, these girls can further their education by last October. for example, Himanvi was determined to participating in a pageant. I keep getting make her lifestyle healthier, and to make more and more private state universities on an even bigger difference in her commu- board as contributors, so our impact is just nity, and she came back to the pageant just getting bigger. We have so many universi- one year later and won it all. I’ve never seen ties — including Hollins University, the a harder working young lady in my life. University of Virginia at Wise, and Emory We’re all so proud she’s representing us.” and Henry College — that offer generous Nicewonder has overseen Miss Virginia scholarships.” Teen USA for 25 years and is herself former While the iconic evening gown element Miss Virginia USA — the grownup counter- of beauty pageants still exist, Miss Teen USA part to the Miss Virginia Teen USA. three years ago did away with the swim- The Miss Universe Organization has been suit component of competition and replaced crowning Miss Teen USAs since 1983, and it with an athletic wear showcase. is the same organization that puts on both See Teen USA, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ May 16-22, 2018 ❖ 7 More Than Apple for Teacher Gifts for those who educate children. By Marilyn Campbell

s the school year nears an end, it’s time to thank those whose jobs run the gamut Afrom comforting kindergartners with sepa- ration anxiety to teaching biology to hor- monal teenagers. End-of-year teacher gifts are seem- ingly ubiquitous in June, but how does one choose a useful present that doesn’t get re-gifted or donated? Local tastemakers offer their take on gifts for teach- ers that teachers actually want to receive. “Teachers can always use extra supplies for their classrooms,” said Courtney Thomas of the Picket Fence in Burke. “Put together a goody bag full of pencils and markers, notepads, page flags and sticky notes or anything your teacher needs to keep his or her desk stocked. Tie it all up in a reusable bag they can repurpose to carry papers and books to and from school.” Treat your teacher to a spa day at home, advises Thomas. “Get a collection of your favorite lotions, Photo Courtesy of Sonoran Rose Boutique soaps and candles and give your teachers a much Wine-scented bath bombs from Napa appreciated excuse to pamper themselves.” Valley are the perfect gift for the teacher Flowers are a cheerful present to offer those who who needs a little pampering. teach children, but fresh flowers have a limited lifespan, advises guest towels,” says Cristina Chiotti Todd Martz of Home on Cameron of Sonoran Rose Boutique in in Old Town Alexandria who sug- Potomac, Md. “[We have some] gests bouquets with longevity. that come from South Africa and “Felt flowers always look fresh and are available in a variety of lovely add a bit happiness to every day,” prints and designs,” she said. “De- he said. licious wine-scented bath bombs Sometimes the most treasured from Napa Valley are the perfect gifts are those that don’t come gift for the teacher who needs a with a price tag. “My favorite little pampering.” handmade teacher gift is a For teachers with a preppy spirit, thoughtful note of thanks, said Amanda Mertins, of Patina Pol- Kathryn Horn Coneway of Art at Courtesy of Kathryn Coneway ished Living in Alexandria, ad- the Center in Alexandria. “Taking Notepads make useful vises, “Some of the most thought- the time to say thank you and be end-of-year teachers gifts, ful gifts for teachers who go above specific about how an adult has suggests Amanda Mertins and beyond to educate our chil- impacted your child’s growth is a of Patina Polished Living dren are gift monogrammed items, powerful way of affirming the in Alexandria. gifts cards and notepads.” work teachers do. I think it is great And for teachers who enjoy to encourage kids to write letters of thanks as well spending time outdoors, Chiotti says an ideal gift and to think through what specifically they can name includes “Pairing some local Maryland honey with that they have learned or gained from a teacher.” our gardening tool kit for the perfect springtime gar- “A beautiful and thoughtful gift for all teachers are dening gift.”

Photo Courtesy of Art at the Center A note written on a handmade card such Photo Courtesy of The Picket Fence as this collage with mulberry paper and Candles, soaps and lotions in a gift bag acrylic medium on watercolor paper by will make luxurious end-of-year teacher Kathryn Horn Coneway of Art at the gifts, says Courtney Thomas of The Picket Center, makes meaning teacher gifts, Fence in Burke. says Coneway. 8 ❖ Centre View ❖ May 16-22, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Sully Police Station Honors Garbarino and Armel From Page 3 because Mike was there 20 years,” she said. “I talked to a police widow there who lost her husband in another jurisdiction. And she said, after the funeral, that was it from the Police Department. And it made me feel how rare and blessed we are to have such a wonderful department.” “We’ve had 12 years of services here,” continued Woods. “And I often think of how our healing would have been so much dif- ferent, had we not had the support of the Photos by Bonnie Hobbs department.” She was there with her two, now-grown daughters and said they were her “emotional compass” when their father was killed.” “Mike always told me, ‘If anything should ever happen to me, make sure the girls are always happy and smiling, because I’m fine,’” said Woods. “And they remembered that, so I was able to move on. I’d cry a Chaplain Shawn Perkins river if I could change it, but it wouldn’t help. He died when he was supposed to.” Mike Garbarino’s and Vicky Armel’s family members during killed. But since Mason can drive now, she She also said talking about him and help- the ceremony. attended last week’s event for the first time. ing other survivors helped her feel better. Armel’s old squad, plus her partner Mike “During the year, I talk to the graduating busy with school. So it’s like coming back gether to remember – not just the tragic Motafches, took Mason to lunch before the cadets at the [county] Police Academy and to my family. I love this ceremony and will events of that day – and how much we miss ceremony and told her stories about her give a 30-minute speech about our life be- never get tired of it. When my dad died, them.” mom. The remembrance also made a big fore, what happened that day, how we sur- Katie was 14 and I was 10. He opened his Armel’s sister, Sandy Munday, called the impression on her. “It reminded me that she vived and how the department helped,” she eyes, the night before, so we thought he was annual memorial ceremony “heart-wrench- was really heroic,” said Mason. “And it explained. “I also tell them that we’re sur- going to make it; we had hope.” ing. It’s cool that they remember Vicky, but makes me proud that she’s my mom.” vivors and we like to be approached and Remembering that time, as well, was Su- it’s also sad. It makes you remember where All in all, added Munday, “We really ap- have people say, ‘We’re thinking of you.’ And san Culin, who was the station’s captain you were that day. I was in the grocery store preciate all Fairfax County has done for us. this [memorial] ceremony is all about re- when the tragedy occurred. “On May 8, you when my husband called. He was a battal- They give us transportation to Police Week membrance. It gets emotional, but it’s im- flash back,” she said. “This day has so much ion chief with the Fairfax City Fire Depart- functions and send wreaths each Christmas portant.” meaning for this entire department. It’s ex- ment then, so they called him first and said, to our homes and to our family members, “It means everything to me,” added mar- tremely important that this station remem- ‘We think your sister-in-law got hurt at too. And that makes me happy because my ried daughter Katie Mannix. “Just the fact bers Mike and Vicky and the sacrifices they Sully.’ Then I called her husband Tyler and sister loved Christmas.” that, after all this time, they do things and made.” we all met at the hospital. We didn’t find Besides that, she said, the county’s Peer remember my dad, is everything.” “It’s hard for everybody, but there are also out she’d died until after we got there.” Support team calls several times a year “to Sister Natalie, who graduated three days a lot of good memories with both of them Each year, Tyler Armel goes to the check on us and see if we need anything. earlier from Bridgewater College in the to focus on,” she continued. “They were county’s rose-garden ceremony in honor of They’re wonderful; we couldn’t have sur- Shenandoah Valley, said, “I was so upset that both really good and dedicated officers, and all its fallen police officers. His daughter vived it without them. The police really are I missed this event last year because I was good people. And that’s what we come to- Mason was just 5 when her mother was a family.” Roundups

donations of 1-2 pound bags of rice; fruit juice; jelly; red, Free Carseat Inspections Several Volunteers Needed white or black beans (can or bagged); canned vegetables Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Sta- Western Fairfax Christian Ministries at 4511 Daly Dr. Suite (no green beans of corn needed); macaroni and cheese; tion will perform free, child safety carseat inspections J, Chantilly seeks individuals to volunteer for the follow- can pasta; pasta sauce; and pasta (spaghetti, rotini, elbow, Thursday, May 24, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 ing: etc.). Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. ❖ Volunteer(s) to clean office and bathroom, Tuesday or Toiletries needed, which WFCM clients cannot purchase But residents should install the child safety seats them- Thursday, either 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 2:30-4 a.m. with food stamps, include diapers, toothpaste, shampoo selves so technicians may properly inspect and adjust them, ❖ Volunteer(s) to answer phones and schedule appoint- and solid deodorant. as needed. ments, Tuesday and Thursday, 2 - 4:30 p.m. Requirements: Bring all items to WFCM’S food pantry’s location at 4511 Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles good phone skills, personable, able to conduct pantry tours. Daly Dr. Suite J, Chantilly from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mon- arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspec- Interview and completed application required. days through Fridays. tors may have enough time to properly instruct the ❖ Volunteer(s) for Client Services Intake, Monday and Contact Terri Kelly at [email protected] if willing to caregiver on the correct use of the child seat. Call 703- Friday, 9:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Requirements: Spanish speaker coordinate a food drive. 814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates and times. preferred, ability to work with clients, able to conduct pan- try tours. Interview and completed application required. ❖ Volunteer for Food Pantry, bagging clients' food choices, Volunteer Drivers Meals on Wheels Thursday, 10:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Requirements: must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift at least 25 Are Needed Drivers Sought pounds. Interview and completed application required. Fairfax County needs volunteers to drive older adults to Meals on Wheels Drivers pick up meals and deliver them See http://wfcmva.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer- medical appointments and wellness programs. For these to individuals on a specific route. Routes take a maximum program/ and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406 or of two hours to deliver all meals. Deliveries are made mid- go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Vol- day Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. Deliveries can be unteer Solutions. made by an individual or as part of a volunteer group. Food Donations for WFCM Email [email protected]. Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry needs www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ May 16-22, 2018 ❖ 9 News

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From left: Lauren LeVine, Molly Van Trees, and Lily Whitman in Westfield High’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera.” Impressive ‘Phantom of the Opera’ by Kathryn Webb The supporting and featured cast only added to Paul VI Catholic High School the performance as they proved the old acting say- ing to be true: “There are no small roles, just small n a game of word association, “musical the- actors.” There certainly weren’t any small roles or ater” is usually followed by “The Phantom of small actors in Westfield’s performance as members Ithe Opera.” With over 10,000 performances of the cast, particularly the comic duos of Monsieurs on Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1986 Firmin and Andre (played by Braeden Anderson and musical about an opera house haunted by an equally Harry Schlatter) and Carlotta and Piangi (Lauren haunted man is easily a cultural phenomenon. As LeVine and Alan Gutierrez-Urista). Each of the ac- popular as it is, Phantom of the Opera poses many tors contributed their own moments of humor obstacles to those who decide to perform it, includ- through their extreme physicality, energy, and dedi- ing the vocally demanding nature of the score and cation to their roles, making them audience favor- many technical aspects such as the crashing chan- ites. The dancers of the opera house also exhibited delier. The cast and crew of Westfield’s production extreme dedication with their impressive performance of “The Phantom of the Opera” converted these chal- in the ballet numbers, which were student choreo- lenges into triumphs as they put on an overall im- graphed by Bridgette Carey and Emily Bidinger. pressive show. The greatest achievement of the show was the com- Leading the cast as Christine Daae was bined efforts of the technical crews to make such a Cappies Molly Van Trees, whose performance logistically difficult show happen. Between the intri- Review demonstrated an enviable vocal range cate costumes, many of which were handmade, fast and endurance that far exceeded expec- and seamless stage management, and complicated tations. Van Trees showed that she wasn’t and well thought out light cues, it was easy to be- just a pretty voice as she also displayed a wide range come invested in the story. The disfigured appear- of emotions during her character’s ascent from cho- ance of the Phantom is an integral part of the plot rus girl to leading soprano in songs like “Think of and can be a lot of pressure for any hair and makeup Me.” John Henry Stamper, playing the title charac- department, but the head of hair and makeup, Kaili ter and the “angel of music” behind Christine’s suc- Fox, transformed the Phantom from a high school cess, took on the iconic role of the Phantom with a student to a terrifying oddity without a hitch. mysterious and ominous stage presence fitting of his Compared to the “disasters beyond imagination” character. Aided by impressive technical effects on of the Opera Populaire, the cast and crew of the part of the sound crew, Stamper’s full voice ech- Westfield’s “Phantom of the Opera” suffered little to oed through the theater and sent chills through the no hiccups within their performance. The company audience. Van Trees and Stamper only grew stron- of Phantom created their own complex, layered, and ger when they performed together in numbers such entertaining interpretation of a classic piece of musi- as “Phantom of the Opera” and “The Point of No cal theater. As long as Box 5 is left open, it seems Return,” skillfully capturing the complicated and Westfield will continue to delight audiences as they unhealthy relationship of their characters. venture to unmask the Phantom. Bulletin Board

From Page 6 Community Meetings. 7-9 p.m. at one-on-one about zoning issues. Visit Chantilly High School, 4201 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Visit www.sullydemocrats.org. Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. The publicaffairs/learn-about-proposed- Department of Planning and Zoning zoning-changes-may-affect-your- will hold provide information about neighborhood-2018-zoning-open- WEDNESDAY/MAY 23 upcoming Zoning Ordinance houses. Proposed Zoning Changes Amendments and staff will speak 10 ❖ Centre View ❖ May 16-22, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Musing About Teen USA Infusing By KENNETH B. LOURIE From Page 7 Seven weeks between chemotherapy infu- “Girls like Himanvi are encouraged to pri- sions; I could get used to this. Here I am sitting oritize healthy lifestyles instead of being and writing on Wednesday, May 9 and my next scheduled infusion isn’t until Friday, June 1. That’s concerned with body measurements,” another three-plus weeks. It’s a “staycation,” of Nicewonder said. “It’s all more about the sorts, meaning: I’m not going anywhere, but due individual girl and not as much about who to the new extended chemotherapy infusion interval – from six weeks to seven, I don’t have best meets a standard for outer appear- to. ances.” Though it’s hardly an ideal vacation – either Panidepu proved to herself that the pride staying or going – for a cancer patient still under- that comes from winning a beauty pageant going treatment, not having to go the Infusion Center is about as good as it gets. What’s even really has nothing to do with looks at all. better is receiving scan results (which at present “My whole mindset comes from under- are still scheduled quarterly) which show “stable,” standing what exactly winning a pageant “shrinkage,” or even “N.E.D,” which means “no can mean in the end,” Panidepu said. “I evidence of disease” (I’m “stable”). All of which I can live with. Despite ending that last sentence knew, for instance, that if I won Miss Vir- with a preposition. ginia Teen USA, I’d be able to start an ini- With respect to “N.E.D.,” unfortunately, being tiative like Happy Choices. There are of asymptomatic as I generally am – and mostly course so many great things that come from have been, is not necessarily an indicator that all is well. winning, but the best part of the prize is Neither do symptoms always confirm “progre- that I’ve gotten to make a difference in my ssion” (medical jargon for growth and/or move- community. Seeing the bigger picture, and ment). Sometimes the pain is scar tissue. Other times it’s a side effect of the medicine you’ve where I fit, is what helped me win. The Miss been infusing or the pill you’ve been swallowing. Universe motto is to be ‘confidently beauti- (Presently, there are targeted treatment options ful.’ How much you believe in yourself, your which enable patients to take pills at home, tar- goals, and your morals is what always ceva being one example. Which if I may quote the late Maurice Chevalier singing in “Gigi:” ‘I shines through.” remember it well’ from the 11 months a few Panidepu insists that she’s found a way years ago when I didn’t have to commute to the to live a balanced life amid all the changes, infusion center.) excitement, and opportunities that lay be- Throw in the occasional phone appointment I’ve had with my oncologist, post-scan, when he fore her as both a soon-to-be high school and I both know – per an email he usually sends, graduate and a Miss Teen USA contestant. that the results continue to show “stable,” and “Besides pageantry, Track and Field has when an in-office examination is likely not to “pr- been a big passion of mine for all of high esent” (more medical jargon; this one meaning, show) any contradictory findings and I’ve defi- school,” she said. “I was Centreville’s Team nitely had my moments of relative/comparative Captain and I also got the Scholar Athlete calm. Moments which, when they do occur, need Award, which meant I maintained a certain to be cherished because, in the terminal cancer GPA while also getting to a certain level of world, the news is not always good. And since you have to take the good with the achievement in my sport. My events were bad, with minimal control over both – acknowl- the 200- and 400-meters, and I did relays edging the good and not giving into the bad, too.” become your stock and trade. It’s easy, maybe even inevitable that a cancer patient will get As the academic year winds down for overwhelmed by his or her circumstances so find- Fairfax County Public Schools, Panidepu’s ing a way to navigate the slings and arrows of the excitement builds for national competition outrageous misfortune which has befallen you is next week. She won’t have much downtime more than crucial; it’s life sustaining. Practically speaking though, how does one afterward, either: in a few months, she will absorb the news and subsequent reality of a can- enter George Mason University as a college cer diagnosis? What word I used to describe what freshman. I felt and heard at the initial Team Lourie meeting The thing she’s most excited about, with my oncologist when he told me I had a “te- rminal” form of cancer: non-small cell lung can- though, is that her hard work is paying off cer, stage IV, was “surreal.” and she is in a position to help so many It’s a word I’ve heard many other cancer children suffering from misunderstood patients use when describing the moment when mental health disorders, including drug and they first heard their devastating news. At that ground-zero moment, the words “non-small cell alcohol addiction. Panidepu also knows that lung cancer,” at least for me, were almost incom- no matter what happens in Shreveport next prehensible, especially if there’s no cancer history week, she’ll continue to leverage her expe- in your immediate family (which was true for rience in a way so that she can continue to me). I mean, I understood him well enough, I just didn’t process the information. help young people avoid such struggles. Similar to when I received a call at work, from “Unfortunately, classmates of mine have my internal medicine doctor, a few days after my died because of drugs and alcohol,” she said. biopsy (and a week or so before meeting my oncologist), advising me of the results. He asked “Those deaths still affect me even though me if I wanted to meet him at his office (that they were two, three years ago. But, even can’t be good I thought – and it wasn’t). I said, more recently ... my classmate was found “No. Just tell me” And so he did. dead on the street because of a drug deal He told me that they found tumors in my lungs which were malignant. My knee-jerk reac- gone wrong. It’s those incidents that drive tion? “What does that mean?” Upon hearing that me. One bad decision really can mean the kind of news/maybe just that word, “malignant,” difference between death and your dream.” you sort of lose control of your faculties. (At least For more information on Miss Teen USA, I did.) Thinking straight? Hardly. You’re thinking including details on how to follow crooked. But as time goes by and you somehow Panidepu’s progress, visit begin to assimilate/compartmentalize your diag- www.missuniverse.com/missteenusa. nosis/prognosis, it becomes quite clear: anything Local young women aged 14 to 19 can you can do to bring some normalcy into your life is a win-win for you and a lose-lose for cancer. apply for a chance to enter Miss Virginia Teen USA 2019 directly at https:// Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. missvirginiausa.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ May 16-22, 2018 ❖ 11 Submit entertainment announcements at Entertainment www.connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. Photos/artwork encouraged.

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Call 703-543-2030 for entered for a free bike raffle. Reading circle for “That Dadblamed more. 46th Annual Clifton Homes Tour. Union Cow,” the children’s story 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Guided tours of four based on a real-life case of a cow that LIBRARY FUN Clifton homes and a silent auction at adopted Union soldiers during the Clifton Presbyterian Church. Free Civil War. The museum will be open Toddlin’ Twos. Tuesdays, 10:30 and events include tours of two historic from 1-4 p.m. Admission: Museum 11:30 a.m. at the Chantilly Library, Clifton churches, a silent auction, members and ages 4 and under, free; 4000 Stringfellow Road. Early wreath sale, and Trinkets and ages 5-15, $2, ages 16 and older, $4. literacy storytime with songs and Treasures at Clifton Presbyterian Visit www.fairfax-station.org, activities included. Age 2 with Church. Proceeds benefit local www.facebook.com/FFXSRR. Call caregiver, free. Call 703-502-3883 to scholarships and charities through 703-425-9225. reserve a spot. the Clifton Community Woman’s Storytime for Three to Fives. Club 501(c)(3) Charitable Trust. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. at the Chantilly Tour tickets: $25-30, Free admission FRIDAY/JUNE 1 Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. to silent auction. Meets at Clifton Forks, Corks & Kegs. 6-11 p.m. at St Stories and activities for children age Presbyterian Church, 12748 Richards 3-5 with caregiver. Free. Call 703- Andrew School, 6720 Union Mill Lane, Clifton. Visit Road, Clifton. A tasting festival of 502-3883 to reserve a spot. www.cliftoncwc.org. Plant Clinic. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at local breweries, wineries, and food the Chantilly Library, 4000 trucks with the Sunday Night Big Band performing. $55; $65 after May Stringfellow Road. A neighborhood SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 19-20 plant clinic with horticultural tips, 25. Call 703-969-1891 or visit “The Snow Queen.” Saturday, 7:30 information, techniques, and advice. handbid.app.link/standrew. p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m. at Centreville Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a High School, 6001 Union Mill Road, space. Clifton. The Fairfax Ballet Company SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 2-3 Lego Block Party. Every other (FBC) presents “The Snow Queen,” Living History Weekend. Saturday, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the which follows Gerda as she embarks 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow on a journey to rescue her friend at Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, Road. Legos will be provided for an from the powers of Isolde, the Snow 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax afternoon of building. Grades 3-6. Queen, and finds unexpected Station. The Museum will host its Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a friendships along the way in a third annual Living History Weekend spot. seemingly dark world. Tickets are with a Civil War Encampment. Civil Starlight Storytime. Every other available at War re-enactors will be in full attire Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the Centreville fairfaxballetsq2018.bpt.me. with drills, musket shooting demo Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain and camp life demonstrations. In Drive. Stories under the stars for ages addition, ladies in Civil War period 4-8. Wear pajamas and bring stuffed SUNDAY/MAY 20 costume will hold a Victorian Tea friends. Free. Call 703-830-2223 to Pups N Pints 5K. The 12-hour event Party and give presentations on their reserve a space. begins at 10 .m. with the 5K which Civil War costumes. Sunday’s events starts and finishes behind the Total include a Ball run by the Victorian WEDNESDAY/MAY 16 Wine & More in the Greenbriar Dance Ensemble and the performing Shopping Center. Immediately Cub Scout Carnival. 7-8 p.m. at troupe of the Civil War Dance following the race is the all-day party Union Mill Elementary School, 13611 Foundation. Museum members and 4 at Dogfish Head Ale House (just Springstone Drive, Clifton. Games, and under, free; 5-15, $2; 16 and across the parking lot from the Start/ prizes, and fun. Pack 1860 invites older, $5. Visit www.fairfax- Finish Line). While the race has a fee, boy and now girls (K-5th grades) and station.org, www.facebook.com/ FFXSRR or call 703-425-9225. 12 ❖ Centre View ❖ May 16-22, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com