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Chantilly ❖ Fair Oaks ❖ Fair Lakes ❖ Oak Hill NORTHERN EDITION JULY 1-7, 2010 “Seasonal Respite” 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Volume XXIV, NO. 26 Moving Beyond Mountain View View for its “hard work and im- Happiness, deep pressive accomplishments.” emotions at Hlding up the resolution for all to see, Principal Jim Oliver said, graduation. “That shows what Mountain View is capable of; no other school in By Bonnie Hobbs Fairfax County has one of these. Centre View That’s a big deal, in my book.” He said most of the graduating t the outset of Mountain seniors initially came to Mountain View High School’s spring View because they didn’t fit into A their regular school, but many commencement, last Tues- day, June 22, at Oakton High, Del. came because of their age or lan- Tim Hugo (R-40) presented a reso- guage difficulties. Fifteen had lution from the General Assembly. “made mistakes” in their base It honored Mountain View as one schools and five others gave birth of the best high schools in Virginia. while attending Mountain View. “You are a shining example for Nineteen students came from the other high schools — they’re Centreville High, 18 from following your lead,” said Hugo. Westfield and 13 from Chantilly. He then congratulated Mountain See Farewell, Page 4 Reason for Rejoicing Once fighting for life, Cody celebrates first birthday. By Bonnie Hobbs Centre View orn at just 24 weeks, B Centreville’s Cody Heard spent the first five months of his life in a hospital, fighting to survive. But neither he, nor his parents, ever gave up, and he’s Aunt Jennifer Shockley now home with his family and just holds her nephew Cody. celebrated his first birthday. “He’s a miracle baby,” said dad Cody and his identical twin, Greg of Sully Station II. “It feels Dalton, were born June 17, 2009. great having him home, and it’s But since they weren’t due until awesome to have him survive and mid-October, Dalton was just 1 basically be normal.” See A Reason, Page 2 Photo by Deb Cobb/Centre View Requested in home 7-1-10 home in Requested Time sensitive material. sensitive Time Attention Postmaster: Attention PERMIT #322 PERMIT Summer Fun MD Easton, PAID U.S. Postage U.S. Madelaine Dye of Centreville enjoys the waterfall at the Cub Run RECenter Leisure STD PRSRT Pool. Special section, pages 9-13. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ July 1-7, 2010 ❖ 1 What a few of our clients have to say… News “As a first-time buyer, “We wish to thank you and your entire “Everyone on your Spencer was right there with team so very much for the outstanding team were way helpful, me at all times. If I had a service you provided us in quickly responsive, patient and problem or concern, Spencer finding a buyer & guiding the process knowledgeable about Celebrating was always available and on the house. We successfully closed in the process. We Luke’s and handled every concern December 2009. Since this was a short appreciated all of your immediately. Spencer will be sale property, there was so much more help and the moving Cody’s birthdays my Realtor in the future.” involved than just finding a buyer and truck too!” are family mem- —Kevin & Burnadette quickly closing” —Mark Anderson & Varner —Richard & Glenda Poindexter Sarah Moore bers (back row, “Spencer has the profession of “Your team answered all my questions, from left): Wayne Real Estate sales down to a fine explained every detail and kept me art. I would recommend the informed through the entire short sale Heard, Barbara Spencer Marker team to anyone process. Your team showed an enormous Tarselli, Mary purchasing or selling a home. I amount of determination. Your team was know I will be back in the determined to make it work. Thanks for Shockley, Luke future” —Phil Proudfoot everything!” —Tracey Owens Heard, Georgie “Spencer and his team were a pleasure Heard, Jennifer to work with. Their positive attitude, responsive follow-up, knowledge of the Shockley, Vickey market & the business in general Rainis and made the process easy and enjoyable. Spencer was our third agent. My only Sequoya Tarselli; regret was that we didn’t hire him first!!” —Bill & Mary Lambert and (front row, from left) Greg Heard, Hilde Heard and Cody Heard. CERTIFIED Experience… DISTRESSED PROPERTY the Difference! EXPERT© See Complete School Information & VIRTUAL TOUR at www.seln4u.com A Reason for Rejoicing $599,900 $549,900 VIRGINIA SULLY From Page 1 RUN STATION II “I put him to bed that night, for the first time like a Stately brick- This home pound, 2 ounces, and Cody, 1 pound, 6 ounces. normal little baby,” she said. “No cords to untangle, front colonial sparkles! Dalton only lived three days, but Cody kept battling no tanks to turn on, no stickers to adjust or replace, backing to Impeccable treed home on cul- and, eventually, grew stronger and began to thrive. no crying to give him what he needs — just my beau- common area de-sac. Tons Since his lungs weren’t fully developed, though, tiful, baby boy looking up at me. It was amazing, on quiet cul-de-sac. Fully finished walkout of updates. Hdwd floors throughout main lvl Cody remained in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and I just could not stop the tears while I leaned over basement w/rec room, den/5th BR, wet bar & upper hall. Granite counters & updated & sauna. Hardwood floors on main lvl. appliances. 5 upper level BR’s including of Inova Fairfax Hospital for 143 days. He came home the crib watching him sleep with no restriction on Large kitchen w/Corian counters & gigantic master suite w/cathedral ceiling & Nov. 6, 2009, but still needed oxygen support for his face.” stainless steel appliances. Step-down family luxury master BA. Formal living & dining breathing. Now 16 pounds, 10 ounces, Cody’s doing well and, room w/FP and skylights. Large deck. rooms. Family room with fireplace. Rear Master suite w/sitting rm, entertainment deck. Finished bsmnt w/rec room, den & “It was amazing because he was home, but also after the emotionally and physically challenging year center & full BA w/jetted soak tub. full BA. Great community amenities! tiring and overwhelming because of his extra care,” he and his family have had, they were ready to cel- FX7320566 FX7370936 said his mom Georgie. “We had a nurse, eight hours ebrate life. They did so, June 19, with a birthday party $699,900 $824,900 a day, until March because of his oxygen. She moni- in Bull Run Regional Park. Invited were family, VIRGINIA VIRGINIA RUN RUN tored him and went to his doctors’ appointments with friends, neighbors, nurses, doctors, co-workers, Festival of Breathtak- me because we had to bring his oxygen, monitors MOMS Club and church members — everyone who Homes ing, spacious and medicine with him, along with his then 2 1/2- helped the Heards get through the past year. builder’s Justine model tucked model year-old brother Luke.” Yet it was both joyful and poignant. Luke turned 3 away on over backing to That first month, Cody had seven doctors and saw on June 13 and Cody turned 1 on June 17. Greg an acre at the end of a private cul-de-sac. woods. Lavished with exquisite detail! Huge backyard big enough for a football Over 5,000 sq. ft. Huge formal DR them four times a week. And at one point, he was Heard’s 42nd birthday was June 20 – which is also game! Spacious kitchen w/42" cherry w/custom ceiling mural. One-of-a-kind taking 19 doses of medicine daily and, said Georgie the day Dalton died. So, said Georgie Heard, “That cabinets, granite counters & center island. game room w/wet bar. Hdwd floors Hardwood floors. Sun room/breezeway throughout. Study w/cherry panel walls. Heard, “The nurse was extremely helpful getting me week has special meaning for us.” with skylights. Family room with stone FP. Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen. Expansive through the day, helping with Cody and explaining The party was a big success and a large crowd Master suite w/FP and luxury bathroom rear deck w/8-person hot tub. Fully w/jetted soak tub. Finished basement with finished bsmnt w/5th BR, full bath & what was happening with him. In three months, we turned out for the festivities. “Many people held Cody steps up to rear yard. rec room. 160 s.f. wine cellar! made four trips to the emergency room.” in awe, as he looked so wonderful,” said his mom. FX7320678 FX7272010 Besides being on oxygen, Cody had machines “He is very strong and aware; he did not want to COMING $399,900 measuring his pulse oxygen and heart rate and alert- SOON! THE nap, as he was taking it all in. And Luke had an abso- NEWGATE FAIRWAYS ing others to apnea — and it was a huge responsi- lute ball. We let him bust open a piñata, and he loved Great, Bright & bility for his parents. “Unlike when we were in the his ‘Cars’ cake and seeing all his friends.” airy home! affordable Golf Course hospital, now we were in charge, and it was up to Written on the cake were the words, “Happy Birth- 3-lvl TH Community! us to keep him safe,” said Georgie Heard. “So it was day, Luke and Cody,” and a butterfly decoration rep- with 2 Gorgeous very stressful.” resented Dalton. At the end of the party, a butterfly master bedrooms, each on its own lot with fenced backyard, irrigation He’s since gotten an albuterol machine to open balloon was released in his honor.