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Photos by sually, St. Baldrick’s fund- Uraisers are held in March, close to St. Patrick’s Day. But as far as Westfield High junior Steve Hibbard Kaila Torpey is concerned, “There isn’t a specific date to help find a cure for cancer — especially children’s cancer. Why should we only support it in March, when /Centre View children suffer from cancer every day?” So for that reason, she organized and held a St. Baldrick’s event, Sunday, June 5, at Foster’s Grille Tim Thomas, principal of Westfield High School, surrounded by the cast of “Joseph in Centreville. What’s more, she and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” also participated. Just 17, with blond hair down to her waist, she had it all shaved off. Hairstylist Tina Chambers Westfield Wins 10 Cappie Awards “I’m so proud of her,” said her sections Kaila Torpey’s hair See St. Baldrick's, Page 6 before cutting it off. “When the kids called me to tell of hard work worthwhile.” Honors include me the results, I jumped up and While describing herself as best musical, down,” she said on Monday. “This “speechless and overwhelmed,” morning when Kevin [Clay] Pike said how proud she is of her lead actor. brought in the Best Musical trophy, students. “I am very lucky to have it brought tears to my eyes. Just had the tremendous support of the
to look at the joy on the kids’ faces administration, faculty and par- Photos by By Bonnie Hobbs this morning made all the hours ents,” she added. “We’re also for- Centre View tunate to have the opportunities that the Cappie organization pro- ots of starry statuettes vides.” Bonnie Hobbs were presented Sunday Westfield’s 10 trophies set a night, June 12, at the school record — the most it’s ever L th 12 annual Cappies won for a theater production. Be- Gala at The Kennedy Center in sides taking Best Musical honors, Washington, D.C. But in the end, Westfield also garnered Cappies /Centre View it was Westfield High’s party. for Lead Actor in a Musical, En- Nominated for 21 awards for semble, Choreography, Comic Ac- “Joseph and the Amazing tor in a Musical, Costumes, Sound, Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the Song, Critics Team and Returning school walked away with 10 tro- Critic. From left: Kaila and Paulette Torpey hold their phies including the one for Best Senior Kevin Clay had a big shorn locks. Musical. Stone Bridge High won night, winning Lead Actor in a
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Free Carseat Inspections Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will Get Ready for Tim Harmon 5K perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, June 16, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Charity fundraiser No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and set for June 25. adjust them, as needed. By Bonnie Hobbs However, because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may Centre View have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the cor- Photo by rect use of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to con- im Harmon never got to grow old with his firm dates and times. Twife, raise his two daughters to adulthood or even see his grandson, now 11. Matthew
Kay Rankin was born a year after his grandfather, a longtime When Drug Use Hits Home Fairfax County employee, died of hepatitis C at age Centreville’s Greg Lannes will address the next meeting of the 51. Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), But Harmon left behind a legacy that’s helped Tuesday, June 21, at 7 p.m., in the Fairfax County Governmental countless people deal with and overcome the hor- The runners take off at the start of last Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. He’s participating in rors of substance abuse. So each year, the Tim year’s Tim Harmon Memorial 5K Run/ the last of the CAC’s three-part series on “Teens, Drugs and Alco- Harmon Memorial 5K Run/Walk is held in his honor Walk. hol.” at the county Government Center and raises money Lannes’s daughter Alicia was just 19 when she died of a heroin toward a cure for hepatitis C. “Tim hired me in 1984 as a substance-abuse coun- overdose in 2008. The investigation into her death resulted in The upcoming race, the 12th annual, is set for Sat- selor [for ADS],” said Cook, who still holds that po- the arrest and federal conviction of 16 local residents. Then in urday, June 25, at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine, and sition and works with teens as a prevention supervi- January 2009, Lannes and other concerned citizens formed a signups are still open. Cost is $25, and registration sor with the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services community coalition called PROTECT (Parents Reaching Out To is at www.prraces.com or in person on race day, from Board. “He was a driving force behind many of this Educate Communities Together) to combat alcohol and drug use. 7-8:15 a.m. county’s services.” Lannes will speak about adolescent drug use, the need for par- “We’re keeping our fingers crossed and hoping for So the race is held to remember Harmon and to ent awareness and early intervention and how a community can good weather,” said race director Tom Cook of raise awareness of hepatitis C. Proceeds go to chari- support drug- and alcohol-prevention. “Adolescent substance use Chantilly’s Armfield Farm community. “Last year’s ties including the Hepatitis Foundation, the Ameri- isn’t limited to one area of the county, to one or two schools or to Tim Harmon run was our most successful yet; we can Liver Foundation and local drug-treatment cen- a certain kind of family,” said CAC Chairman Leslie Jenuleson. raised $18,000 for charity.” ters, including Sunrise in Fair Oaks. “Every child and every family is at risk, and it takes citizens and The course is mostly flat and fast, beginning and Prizes in the 5K are awarded to the top three, male government working together to tackle this public-health threat.” ending in front of the Government Center and going and female overall finishers, plus the top three fin- out to West Ox Road and Monument Drive. Partici- ishers in 14 age-group categories. There are four race pants may either walk or run. For more information, divisions: Runners/walkers, Fairfax County employ- Centreville Immigration Forum call 703-383-8441, e-mail ees, baby joggers and public safety. Fire, police and The Centreville Immigration Forum (CIF) will meet Tuesday, [email protected] or see sheriff’s department personnel will compete against June 21, from 7:30-9 p.m., in room 201 of Centreville Presbyte- www.timharmon5k.org. each other for team and individual trophies. rian Church, 15450 Lee Highway. There’ll be updates on plans Harmon died in 1999 but, before then, he did his Registered participants receive custom T-shirts de- for current CIF projects, including the Centreville Labor Resource best to help people battling addiction. He worked signed by Kay Rankin. Sports Plus & Battlefield Center (CLARC), which will provide a safe location for day la- 20 years for Fairfax County and was director of Resi- Screen, CASSADAY Inc., Potomac River Running borers to meet employers. Questions and concerns are welcome dential Services for Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) Booz-Allen Hamilton and Inova Comprehensive Ad- at the meeting. Contact [email protected] He also founded a substance-abuse treatment pro- diction Treatment Services are the major sponsors. or call 703-346-6030. gram for teen-agers. Because of his efforts, seven new More than 100 trophies, plaques and medals will residential treatment programs were opened. He also be presented, plus door prizes from local restaurants helped expand those at A New Beginning and Fairfax and merchants. There’s also a silent auction for items Frey at Sully District Council Detox in Chantilly, New Generations in Vienna, plus including signed footballs by Brian Griese of the Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) will give a State of Sully Crossroads and Sunrise House. See Get Ready, Page 5 address at the next meeting of the Sully District Council of Citi- zens Associations and its Land-Use Committee. It’s set for Wednes- day, June 22, at 7 p.m., in the Sully District Governmental Cen- ter, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Call Jeff Parnes, evenings, Firefighter Recruits Aid Cancer Research at 703-904-0131. 2001 Centreville High “The more money we raise, the more staff-mem- Agrad, Sean O’Neill has bers’ heads we get to shave,” said O’Neill. “Our ulti- spent his adult life help- mate goal is to raise $15,000 to donate to the Ameri- Park Authority to Meet ing others. He served his coun- can Cancer Society, Cancer Research Division. Our The Fairfax County Park Authority will meet Wednesday, June try in Iraq, obtained his degree deadline is Monday, June 20 at 7 a.m. This is not an 22, at 7:30 p.m., in the Herrity Building, 12055 Government in justice studies from JMU and official Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Center Parkway, Suite 900 in Fairfax. Call Judy Pedersen at 703- received his EMT (emergency event, but a class fund-raiser with the support of the 324-8662. medical technician) certifica- Basic Training Staff.” tion. The 23 class members started collecting last month Sean O’Neill Rabies Vaccination Offered He’s now part of the Fairfax and, said O’Neill, “Any and every donation amount County Fire and Rescue 131st is greatly appreciated. More money equals more hair The Fairfax County Animal Shelter will host a low-cost, rabies- Recruit School, and he and his classmates are hold- shaved. People who send donations will receive a vaccination clinic for pets Sunday, June 26, from 2-4 p.m., at the ing a head-shaving fundraiser for cancer research in photo of the event, plus a tax-deductible receipt.” Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in support of the family of one of their own. Checks payable to the American Cancer Society Chantilly. Vaccine cost is $12 per pet, and vaccines will be pro- “Several weeks after our academy began on March should be mailed to: Fairfax County Fire & Rescue vided for dogs, cats and ferrets. 28, the father of one of our fellow recruits was diag- Academy, 4600 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030, To receive a three-year vaccination, pet owners should bring nosed with cancer,” said O’Neill, 28. “So we’re rais- attn: Basic Training – 131st Recruit School Fund- proof of their pet’s current rabies vaccination. All other pets will ing money for the American Cancer Society in honor Raiser. receive a rabies vaccine valid for one year. No rabies tags will be of our classmate’s father.” “Our families play a key role in supporting us issued at the clinic; however, 2011 dog licenses will be sold there Besides collecting donations from their own fam- through our recruit training,” said O’Neill. “So we for an additional $10 per dog. For more information, call the ily members and friends, the recruits are reaching want to show our support — not just for our fellow shelter at 703-830-1100. out to the community for help. In exchange for con- recruit — but for his family, as well.” tributions received, they’ll shave their own heads and those of the Basic Training staff. — Bonnie Hobbs www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ June 16-22, 2011 ❖ 3 News Westfield Wins 10 Cappie Awards From Page 1
of ‘Joseph.’ It feels awesome — really cool.” Afterward, Clay said, “It’s amazing to be Lead Actor in a Play and then in a musical. It’s beyond words. I’m just proud to be acknowledged for what I love doing anyway. Everyone worked so hard to get here. We don’t need the awards to know we had a great time working together, but awards can’t hurt.” Photo courtesy of Lori Knickerb Westfield’s first Cappie on Sun- Sound: Kieran Claffey, day went to junior Joey Biagini for Returning Critic: Joey Westfield High School, Returning Critic. “I’m really ex- Biagini, Westfield High “Joseph and the Amazing cited,” he said. “I won last year for School. Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Rising Critic, and this is really great. I saw 17 shows and had a lot of fun; I really enjoyed myself.” Choreogra- Senior Kieran Claffey received phy: Colby the award for Sound. “This Cappie Dezelick is as much for my assistant, Dieter, and Avery Hobbs, as for me,” he said. “This is fan- ocker tastic. I got nominated last year, Westfield but didn’t win. But this year, I tried High so hard and put a lot of effort into From left: Trevor Knickerbocker, Kevin Clay and Avery School, the show. We ran 18 mikes at one Hobbs celebrate Westfield’s victories with a group hug. “Joseph time, and I had to harmonize them and the Amazing all, while still letting the individual voices come cast worked so hard on choreography,” said Hobbs. Technicolor through.” “Even people who weren’t dancers turned into danc- Dreamcoat.” Westfield’s musical featured a seemingly unend- ers for this show.” ing variety and style of colorful costumes, and that’s “This is amazing,” added Dezelick. “You can’t watch because costume designers Carrie Nye and Katelyn this show and not want to get up on stage and dance Reimer developed a prototype of each one and then — and I think that’s the reason we won.” Costumes: practically had an assembly line working feverishly But that wasn’t his only award; Dezelick also cap- Carrie Nye, to produce 377 costume pieces plus accessories. So tured the Cappie for Comic Actor in a Musical. And Katelyn they were delighted to receive the Cappie for Cos- as he bounced down the hall backstage after receiv- Reimer, tumes. ing it, he was so joyful that he could barely keep his Westfield “I’m so excited,” said Nye. “I think the judges real- feet on the ground. High ized and respected how much hard work we put into “I’m apparently funny,” he said. But he wasn’t at School, it and the hundreds of costumes we made.” all certain he’d win this category, “knowing all the “Joseph “I’m shocked, but so pleased,” said Reimer. “There people who were nominated — especially the per- and the were so many costumes and we wanted to make as son who dressed as a woman in ‘Hairspray.’ When Amazing many as we could. We went to so many rehearsals they announced the winner, I just hoped I’d heard Technicolor and put in so much time.” my name right, in all the chaos.” Dreamcoat.” Both experienced dancers, Colby Dezelick and Avery Hobbs shared the Choreography Cappie. “Our See Westfield High Wins, Page 7
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Song: “Megamix,” back row, from left: Max Ehrlich, Adam Thomas, Ensemble in a Musical: Brothers (from left) Max and Jake Ehrlich, Trevor Knickerbocker, Kevin Clay and Connor Scudder. Front row: Jake Connor Scudder, Adam Thomas and Trevor Knickerbocker, Westfield Ehrlich and Ozzy Tirmizi. Westfield High School, “Joseph and the High School, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” 4 ❖ Centre View North ❖ June 16-22, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News “Summer Art Camp Enrolling Now!” Photos by Art camp for boys and girls, ages 6-15
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I am so very pleased and very proud that Anthony has received this award.” WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 25-28,...... $599 By Bonnie Hobbs Chantilly High also won a Cappie for the huge and Includes Motorcoach transportation, 3-Nights Hotel with Daily Breakfast, 2 Centre View realistic set it created for the play, “Stage Door.” Since Dinners, 2 Lunches, Sightseeing, Boat ride, Wine Tasting, Movie Studio Tour, Turtle Rehab Center. three students — Lauren Phillips, Brad Vitale and entreville High only won one Cappie award, Chloe Vasquez— share the award, it will be placed SHILLELAGHS TRAVEL CLUB 100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 Cbut it was a good one — Supporting Actor in the school’s trophy case. 703-242-2204 1-800-556-8646 in a Musical — and junior Anthony Vitale said he was “just happy” with the victory, Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com Ingargiola brought it home. In his school’s produc- and Vasquez attributed it to “the two stories and spi- for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials. tion of “Working,” he played several roles, including ral staircase we designed. You could believe all those a migrant worker, stonemason and firefighter. people [in the story] were living there.” In his acceptance speech, he thanked his Liberty “We worked so hard, and I think we really deserved Middle theater director, Jody Scott; Centreville’s the- [this Cappie],” added Phillips. “It’s so amazing to ater director, Mike Hudson; his voice teacher, Nancy receive an award.” Smith; and Zoe Dillard, who directed him in Chantilly Theater Director Ed Monk was delighted, Centreville Presbyterian Church’s “Les Miserables.” as well. “We are all thrilled here to have won the And to everyone gathered in The Kennedy Center Best Set award, and we are all so proud of Lauren, for the Cappie Awards, Sunday night, June 12, Brad and Chloe,” he said. “Lauren and Brad designed Ingargiola made a plea to them to “please continue and built the structure and Chloe did the interior to support the arts. It means so much to us, espe- design. They worked so hard on the set, and it’s so cially in theater.” nice that the Cappies critics recognized them.” Backstage, star-topped trophy in hand, he was a The nice thing about the Set award, continued bit stunned at his victory, but very happy. “My legs Monk, is that “literally everyone in the cast and crew are shaking; I didn’t expect it — I’m just a junior,” he worked on the set in some way, so they all had a said. “But I’m glad. It surprised me, but it’s a really part in its success. big honor. The characters I played were so real and It’s the seventh time in the 12 years of the Cappies honest, and I think the judges really liked that.” that we have won this award, and it is a testament So did Hudson, who was thrilled with Ingargiola’s to the hard work and discipline of the students. They triumph. “No one is more deserving of the honor than are an amazing group.” Get Ready for Tim Harmon 5K From Page 3 this silent killer. It has no symptoms, so people don’t Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his father Bob Griese, realize they have it until they’re diagnosed. But by the Hall of Fame quarterback from the Miami Dol- then, their livers may be irreparably damaged — and phins, plus other sports memorabilia. that’s what happened to Harmon. (For more infor- Adding to the festivities is a live, classic-rock band, mation, call 1-800-891-0707 or see www.hepfi.org). The Sock Monkeys, performing before, during and “It’s hard to believe it’s been 12 years — it seems after the race. Post-race refreshments will also be like yesterday,” said Cook. “So if we can encourage available. people to get tested, we might prevent this from hap- “We had over 600 participants last year and we pening to someone else — and maybe they’ll live expect close to that amount, this time,” said Cook. longer than Tim did.” “It’s a lot of work organizing everything, but a hand- Cook said more than 4 million people in the U.S. ful of us on the race committee have been doing it have been infected with the virus — but as many as since year one. Most of us knew and worked with half of them don’t know it. “At least 75 percent of Tim, and it was sad to see him die at age 51.” those infected develop chronic hepatitis, and 30 per- Literature in the race packets educates people cent of them go on to develop cirrhosis of the liver,” about hepatitis C and how to avoid contracting It. he said. “Chronic liver disease due to hepatitis C Harmon’s disease was discovered through a routine causes 20,000 deaths each year in the United States, blood test but, unfortunately, there’s no vaccine for alone.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ June 16-22, 2011 ❖ 5 News St. Baldrick’s Event Raises $6,000 From Page 1 mom, Paulette Torpey, of Virginia Run, at the start of the festivities.
Photos by “She got her senior portraits done early so she could be shaved to- day.” And not only did Kaila get
shorn, but so did her mother, Bonnie Hobbs brother, uncle, nephew and a cousin. Her mom’s the librarian at Centre Ridge Elementary, and some of her friends, colleagues
and students were there to support /Centre View and cheer on the seven shavees. Foster’s Grille donated 10 per- cent of its food proceeds during THIS IS “CALVIN” the event. In addition, balloon art- Great Dane/Lab, D.O.B. March ist Mike Becvar made fanciful, bal- Kaila’s mom, Paulette 21, 2010, neutered male, 65 lbs. loon hats for the children and do- A newly shorn Kaila Torpey. Torpey, ready to be shaved. Calvin is one big love machine. nated his tips to the cause, and He is truly one of the sweetest hairstylist Tina Chambers of Hair dogs you’ll ever meet. He’s gen- tle and calm and very sweet. Studio 54 in Chantilly did the He’s good with kids and other shaving for free. dogs and is housebroken. Calvin The atmosphere on the would make a great family com- restaurant’s patio was joyful and panion and all he needs is some- one to love him. Come and meet fun but, before the shaving began, this sweet boy and see for your- Kaila had some serious things to self what a total lover boy he is. say to everyone there. First, she Attributes: thanked them for coming and told Sugar pie! them how much it meant to her. HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY “Every three-and-a-half minutes, Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • www.hsfc.org a child is diagnosed with cancer,” 4057 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 she said. “That’s 160,000 each year. When a number that big is associated with something as hor- Chantilly High senior Sahal rible as cancer, it makes you view Thahir before being shaved. Sahal Thahir afterward. things differently. I’m sure almost everyone here has been affected by cancer somehow, whether it was a loved one or a friend. I’m no exception.” Some of her relatives have had cancer and, when Westfield stu- dent Dalton Gulsby lost his battle with the disease last year, at age 16, it saddened her deeply. “When you witness someone you love going through cancer, it’s one of the hardest things,” said Kaila. “All you can do is sit there with words of encouragement and, as hard as you try, it’s not enough sometimes. You can’t make the pain stop or the constant hospital Kaila Torpey’s cousin, Jake Westfield junior Alexander visits go away. And you can’t give Johnson, 8. Sharbaf. them their normal life back.” She said children — girls, in and helping her “every step of the tracted some people Kaila didn’t particular — who lose their hair way.” She also thanked her mother. even know. One of the shavees, during cancer treatment, “don’t “At first, I was the only one shav- Sahal Thahir, saw her Web site and think they look good, anymore. I’m ing my head, but my mom decided raised $600. Then he came and got standing up here today to tell them to support me, like she does with his head shaved, while his family they are beautiful, regardless if everything, and join me,” said watched and rooted for him. A they have hair or not.” Kaila. Looking directly at her, she Chantilly High senior, he joked Kaila thanked Westfield student said, “I’m honored to be called afterward, “I might need some Hannah Brookhart, for advising your daughter.” double-stick tape for my gradua- her how to put on the fund-raiser The event raised $6,000 and at- tion hat.” Military Notes
Daniel “Scott” Behne of Centreville has just graduated Trey M. Patterson, Air Force Airman, graduated from the from the U.S. Naval Academy on May 27, with the Class of Utilities Systems Apprentice Course at Sheppard Air Force 2011. He commissioned into the U.S. Marine Corp as a 2nd Base, Wichita Falls, Texas. Patterson will be assigned to the LT and has just reported to Quantico Marine Corp Base on 52nd Civil Engineering Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, June 7 to begin an extensive six-month junior officer train- Germany. In 2008, he graduated from Westfield High School, ing program. He graduated from Centreville High School in Chantilly, Va. 2007.
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Best Musical: Westfield High School, from left, Colby Dezelick, Avery Critics Team: Westfield High School, from left, Brittany Hobbs, Elisabeth Bloxam and Kevin Clay. “Joseph and the Amazing Simmons, Sunny Vinsavich, Kerowyn Brewer, Joey Biagini, Zoe Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Tippl. Front: Elisabeth Bloxam. Westfield High Wins 10 Cappie Awards
From Page 4 Knickerbocker. “Before they called added Max Ehrlich, “It turned out solidarity, hoping to hear their Ensemble in a Musical went to our name, we were squeezing each better than we expected.” school’s name announced one the 11 students who portrayed other’s hands in the audience. This Westfield’s award-winning Crit- more time. And when it was, they Joseph’s brothers in the show: is not just for us, it’s for all of us in ics Team consisted of Elisabeth and erupted in joy, whooping and Dezelick, Connor Scudder, Trevor the show.” Madeleine Bloxam, Joey Biagini, shouting, arms raised in victory. Knickerbocker, Max and Jake “I’m excited about winning,” Zoe Tippl, Kerowyn Brewer, Abby Accepting this trophy for Ehrlich, Adam Thomas, Chaz Cof- said Jake Ehrlich. “It was a great Picard, Brittany Simmons, Mitchell Westfield were Clay, Elisabeth fin, Mitchell Buckley, Ozzy Tirmizi, honor to put this show together.” Buckley and Sunny Vinsavich. And Bloxam, Dezelick and Hobbs. “This Ben Nelms and Nick Burroughs. Added Scudder: “We’re so happy Elisabeth Bloxam said this honor, is the complete, joint effort of ev- “I’m so happy because we for everyone. This is the one thing too, caught them by surprise. eryone wanting to make this show worked so hard to put this show we were hoping to go home with, “There were so many great fantastic,” said Clay. together and create this amazing and I’m so proud of our entire cast teams this year that put in so Hobbs said it was “truly an en- ensemble of brothers who loved and crew.” much,” she said. “We’re extremely semble show,” and Bloxam called Comic Actor in a Musical: each other deeply,” said Max Speaking on behalf of the Best flattered to be recognized for our it “the perfect combination of ev- Colby Dezelick, Westfield Ehrlich. “We became a family on Song award for “Megamix,” the dedication to the Cappies pro- erything — choreography, cos- High School, “Joseph and and off stage.” show’s finale, Tirmizi said, “It’s gram.” tumes and talented students — the Amazing Technicolor Agreeing, Thomas said, “No been a great journey and I’m truly Culminating Westfield’s tri- coming together so well.” Dreamcoat.” group of actors could be as close glad to have worked with the umphs Sunday night was the “It’s exhilarating to win Best and cohesive as the brothers were. people I have, at Westfield. It feels Cappie for Best Musical. Fresh Musical,” added Dezelick. “We put amazing night for Westfield The- But even though we got great feed- great.” from receiving their own awards, a lot of heart into this, and I’m so ater,” he said. “I can’t say enough back from the critics, seeing the Scudder said they didn’t think the Ehrlich brothers, Thomas, glad we have something to show about our students and their tal- other competition, we weren’t so they’d win this, particular trophy Knickerbocker, Clay, Scudder and for it.” ents, our parents and their sup- certain we’d win.” But they were because “at first, we didn’t like this Tirmizi huddled backstage to- Joining the students in celebra- port, and our director and her ex- thrilled that they did. song; it was so long and we were gether in a circle, heads bowed tion afterward, Principal Tim Tho- pertise. I’m extremely proud of all “It was a rush, definitely,” said tired by the end of the show.” But, and arms around each other in mas was also jubilant. “What an our Bulldogs. Go, go, Joseph!”
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Time to celebrate their NORTHERN EDITION talents and accomplishments, www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Amazing Teens Chantilly / Fair Oaks and to keep them safe. Fair Lakes A Connection Newspaper t’s a time to celebrate the amazing ac- forts in Haiti or Japan or the Gulf Coast. ents. An independent, locally owned weekly complishments of area teens. They’re It’s not surprising that some of these teens During the summer, nearly twice as many newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. graduating from high school, many af are celebrating in a variety of ways. You can teenagers die in traffic crashes than at other 1606 King Street I Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ter completing college level work in Ad- see photo slide shows of many area proms at times, according to the Washington Regional vanced Placement and International Baccalau- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com. Alcohol Program www.wrap.org. There have NEWS DEPARTMENT: reate programs, for more than a year, earning Now the word of caution. been some devastating examples of this locally. To discuss ideas and concerns, scholarships and entry to college. Many, many high school students consume The most important thing for parents to do Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: Some are accomplished athletes, ending high alcohol, usually to excess. for their teenagers is to talk to them. Even if [email protected] school careers as leaders on the field, Responding to the 2009 Fairfax your teen tries to deflect what you’re saying, Steven Mauren demonstrating the benefits of practice County Youth Survey, nearly half of the information is still working its way into Editor, 703-778-9415 and discipline, understanding more Editorial high school students reported drink- his or her brain. [email protected] about what it means to work in a team ing alcohol. Twenty-three percent of Tell them you love them. Tell them it’s been Bonnie Hobbs than many adults ever will. high school seniors reported binge drinking in too much work to get them to this point to risk Community Reporter, 703-778-9438 [email protected] Some have excelled in theater, learning stage the two weeks before the survey, and 39 per- losing them. Tell them not to text and drive. management, teamwork of different kind, com- cent of them had consumed alcohol in the pre- Tell them not to drink and drive. Tell them not Rich Sanders Sports Editor, 703-224-3031 plex tasks including lines, music, and more. vious 30 days. Among 10th graders, 22 per- to get in a car with anyone driving who has [email protected] High school students excelling in theater were cent had consumed alcohol in the previous 30 been drinking. Tell them you’ll come pick them celebrated Sunday, June 13, at the Kennedy days. up anytime that they need a safe ride home. 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Others volunteer at homeless what could turn out to be life and death deci- tos at http://bit.ly/iCiJcS. — Mary Kimm, Employment Advertising shelters, work on environmental projects, help sions, especially in group settings. They still 703-778-9413 [email protected], [email protected] in hospitals, animal shelters and nursing need guidance, protection, reminders, safe- on Twitter @marykimm homes. Some have raised money for relief ef- guards and safety nets, mostly from their par- Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 [email protected] Holocaust Survivor Speaks with Students Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Managing Editors From Page 2 evil of the Holocaust was allowed She said a woman came to her said. The next month, they Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Photography: there.” in humanity.” one day and said, “Little girl, reached the southern part of the Louise Krafft, In 1944, the Germans were re- you’re going to be killed, so try to Baltic Sea. There, said Godin, “We Craig Sterbutzel Godin said Jewish women Art/Design: weren’t allowed to have babies treating. But, said Godin, “They get into a labor camp.” Godin suc- dug two, long holes — one, a bath- Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, didn’t leave us behind. I was 16 ceeded in being placed in such a room; one, a grave.” John Heinly, John Smith, then, but some were born in the Production Manager: ghetto. “A man in black came in and separated from my mother camp with 5,000 women. But “All through the Holocaust, I Jean Card and raised his thumb to determine and brothers, but other Jewish she’d exchanged one hell for an- prayed to the Almighty, ‘Please let women looked out for me. 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My father was People who went into the show- Holland and Germany. “Many They taught me to have hope and ers were gassed and killed.” were dying along the way,” she understanding and to make it a Mary Kimm 47, but he was killed because the Publisher/Chief Operating Officer better world.” 703-778-9433 Finally, on March 10, 1945, the [email protected] Godin’s Story Moves Students Russian Army found Godin and the Jerry Vernon others and liberated them. “The Executive Vice President [email protected] From Page 2 locaust had on the survivors still markable that Godin is able to tell wounds from my beatings healed long ago, but the memories will Wesley DeBrosse the message of tolerance and among us, and down their family her story because “so many survi- Controller hope. She said it was also timely lines. 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Ready for Prom Gathering before Westfield High’s prom, June 3, are (from left) Ozzy Tirmizi, Grace Martin, Bryan Trujillo, Caroline Chen, Sammy Martinez, Stephanie Howe, Connor Scudder, Taylor Reese, Kevin Clay, Madeleine Bloxam, Trevor Knickerbocker, Olivia Brown, Max Ehrlich, Corinne Holland, Dylan Daniel and Mackenzie Morgan. The Perfect Job Prom Gathering Westfield High held its Work in Your Community prom June 3 at the Build a professional career as a Westfields Marriott. Gather- Sales and Marketing Consultant. ing before the event are Help local businesses plan, design (from left) Annie Dykstra, Ben Nelms, Carol Bentley, and execute advertising and marketing. Perry Cox, Kim Markovcy, Flexible hours. Full or part-time. George Lewandowski, Salary and Commission. Old Town Megan Peralta and Taylor Alexandria-based company. Free Parking. Thibodeau. Newspapers & Online Respond to [email protected]
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Jessica Swanson, Stone Middle, 8th grade.
Sharon Park, Virginia Run Elementary, 3rd grade. Corrina Kelliher, Westfield junior. Westfield Pyramid Art Show Sparkles Westfield High held its Pyramid Art Show, Thursday-Friday, June 9-10.
Lucia Rodriguez, Westfield junior. Natalie Balderston, Westfield junior. David Rehn, Stone Middle, 8th grade.
Catie Gunn, Virginia Run Faizah Kabir, London Towne Amy Reuter, Deer Park Elementary, Graham Ryder, Westfield junior. Elementary, 2nd grade. Elementary, 5th grade. 2nd grade.
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The Smithsonian’s 7th Annual Become a Pilot Family Day will be on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly. An outdoor aviation display with dozens of visiting vintage, recre- ational, military and home-built aircraft. This year’s event will also include the donation of the Fleet Model 2 “Plane/Jane,” the only surviving Roosevelt Field Fleet trainer and one of only six surviving Fleet 2s of the approximately 350 Fleet aircraft manufactured and used at flight schools all over the country from 1929 to 1942. The acceptance ceremony will be at 11:30 a.m. with donors Gene Breiner and his daughter Joyce Breiner. The Navy Ceremonial Drill Team and the Navy’s jazz ensemble, the Commo- dores, will perform. Meet the experts, hands-on activities, story times, tours, book signings and more. Free admission, parking $15. 202-633-1000 or http://airandspace.si.edu/HazyFamilyDays/.
Acoustic Open Jam, and it will continue every TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS other Friday. For more information, call Erich Russekrobbins at 703-830-7141. The music store Centreville Stitchers welcome adults who enjoy also has new hours: Monday-Friday, noon-8 knitting, crocheting, or other needlework crafts p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday, and conversation. Join us at the Centreville noon-6 p.m. Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr., Clifton Elem. Open House. 5 to 7 p.m. Clifton Centreville, VA. Admission is free. If you have Elementary School will celebrate its legacy of any questions, contact Jo at 703-803-0595 or academic achievement, cherished memories, and email [email protected]. its relationship with the Clifton community Thursday, June 23 — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. during an open house. Student artwork and MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS writing will be on display, along with memorabilia from previous years. There will be ZUMBA Classes. BUNGALOW4U.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEBUNGALOW 7 to 8 p.m. Latin based dance a multimedia presentation along with music and fitness class. The first class is free; afterward it’s light refreshments. All former and current $7-$9 per class. At Cornerstone Montessori Clifton Elementary School students, staff, School, 4455 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Suite parents, and community members are invited to 201, Chantilly. Visit www.gozumbafun.com. attend the event. Call 703-988-8000. THURSDAY/JUNE 16 SATURDAY/JUNE 18 Father’s Day Campfire. 8 to 9 p.m. Learn about Become a Pilot Family Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. some of nature’s best fathers on a hike, followed Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum by the toasting of s’mores around the campfire. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space At Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road Museum Parkway, Chantilly. An outdoor in Chantilly. Call 703-631-0013. aviation display with dozens of visiting vintage, Erin Peterson Golf Tournament. 7 a.m. recreational, military and home-built aircraft. registration and breakfast; 8 a.m. shotgun start; Meet the experts, live performances, hands-on 1 p.m. cocktails; 1:30 lunch and awards. Cost is activities, story times, tours and book signings. $700/foursome, $200/golfer. Register at 202-633-1000 or http://airandspace.si.edu/ www.erinpetersonfund.org/ To be held at HazyFamilyDays/. Westfields Golf Club in Clifton. Visit www.erinpetersonfund.org or contact Celeste SUNDAY/JUNE 19 Peterson at 703-830-3795 or Antique Car Show. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More [email protected]. than 400 antique and classic vehicles fill the JUNE 16 AND 18 grounds at Sully Historic Site. Sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Model A Auditions. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way Ford Club of America. Admission is $9/adults; to the Forum” by Zemfira Stage. Thursday, June $8/seniors; $6/children. At Sully Historic Site, 16 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 18 from one mile north of Route 50 at Route 28. Call 1 to 4 p.m. Bring a comedic song to sing. Bring 703-324-8662. sheet music or instrumental-only recording; an June 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011 accompaniest will be available. Held at 5200 Tre MONDAY/JUNE 20 Towers Court, Centreville. Call 703-615-6626 to Healthcare Law Discussion. 7:30 p.m. Galen When you order a Chcken Caesar Salad, schedule audition. Institute president Grace-Marie Turner will FRIDAY/JUNE 17 speak about the new healthcare law at the a Chicken Sandwich, or 20 Wings. Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) meeting. Blood Drive. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gregg Caldwell, She will do a book signing of Why ObamaCare Is owner of G&C Tire and Auto, has partnered with We will donate $1.00 to the Georgetown University Hospital Wrong for America, which she co-authored. At INOVA for a blood drive. He will be cooking Centreville High School. hamburgers and hot dogs for all who Breast Cancer Research and participate. At G&C Chantilly, 14008 Willard JUNE 22 TO JULY 4 Reconstructive Surgery Department Road, Chantilly. Donors should sign up by Sacred Threads 2011. An exhibition of 165 Friday, June 10. Contact his shop at 703-263- juried quilts exploring themes of spirituality, joy, 2474 or email [email protected] to Join the Fight, One Bite at a Time! inspiration, peace/brotherhood, grief and participate. healing. Admission is $5/person. The exhibition Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, $15. With the band, Rockin’ Bones. 8:30 to 9 and Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday: 10 p.m. drop-in beginner swing lesson; 9 p.m. to a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Special midnight dancing. At the Hilton Washington Hours, July 4: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Meet the Artists Dulles Airport Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road, Reception, June 25: 2-5 p.m. $5 admission fee. Herndon. At Church of the Epiphany, 3301 Hidden Acoustic Open Jam. 6 to 8 p.m. NOVA Music Meadow Drive, Oak Hill. Visit Center, 7144 Main St. in Clifton, is holding an www.sacredthreadsquilts.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ June 16-22, 2011 ❖ 11 Public Safety Road Check 2011
uring this year’s RoadCheck in documentation among other items. Offic- Chantilly, Motor Carrier Safety ers receive special training from the Fed- D Officers from the Fairfax eral Motor Carrier Safety Administration to County Police Department in- be certified to conduct such inspections. Photos by Deb Cobb/Centre View spected 61 trucks and placed 22 out of ser- The RoadCheck program started in 1988 vice for serious safety violations. Numerous by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, trucks were cited for violations and required a not-for-profit organization of motor car- on-site repairs before they were allowed rier safety officers from the United States, back on the road. Canada and Mexico. During early June ju- The June 9 event, from 7 to 11 a.m., was risdictions throughout North America set up part of a national effort to target unsafe inspection stations during a 72-hour period commercial vehicles. Officers set up an in- conducting extensive safety inspections of spection station at E. C. Lawrence Park in commercial motor carriers and buses. Chantilly and in conjunction with several In addition to county Motor Carrier Safety Fairfax County Police Officer Sean Regan and Captain Dean Sherick, of local and state law enforcement agencies, Officers, officers from the Herndon Police the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue department, watch as a driver inches conducted inspections of commercial ve- Department, City of Fairfax Police Depart- his truck onto mobile scales at the Fairfax County Motor Carrier unit hicles, climbing in, over, and under vehicles ment, Fort Belvoir Police Department, the RoadCheck 2011 motor carrier safety inspection station at Ellanor C. to examine brake systems, vehicle frames, Virginia State Police, the Virginia Depart- Lawrence Park on June 9. Officers noted that the truck's tires were fuel system, vehicle light systems, steering ment of Motor Vehicles and the Fairfax bulging and were concerned that the vehicle was carrying an overweight mechanisms, axles, suspension, tires, cargo County Fire and Rescue Department par- load of gravel. Officers put scales under each of the six tires and then securement, appropriate driver and cargo ticipated in inspections. added the total weight together to calculate the cargo weight.
Photos by Deb Cobb/Centre View Senior Police Officer Eddie Stapleton of the Herndon Police Department Motor Division recently finished his federal training to be certi- fied to conduct inspections. He is checking to see whether the vehicle's brakes are adjusted correctly at the RoadCheck 2011 conducted at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park by the Fairfax County Motor Carrier Safety Officers on June 9.
Master Police Officer Shannon Corbeau of the Franconia District Station inspects the U-bolts that attach this truck body to its chassis.
After sampling the fuel in this truck, a Senior Special Agent with the Virginia Department of Motor Patrol Officer Sally McGowan and Vehicles Law Enforcement finds Firefighter Tanya Hall inspect the that it is operating with the wrong truck’s brake pads.fuel, so the vehicle is put out of PFC Harold Morris interviews this truck driver with Herndon Senior service until the tanks are purged. Police Officer Eddie Stapleton at RoadCheck 2011 conducted by the Fairfax County Motor Carrier Safety unit on June 9.
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14 ❖ Centre View North ❖ June 16-22, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Life Style Bringing the Indoors Outside Reston home expands kitchen, family room and more out into the open air.
By John Byrd The Connection
ne of the advantages of Northern Virginia’s gener- Oally mild climate is that homeowners can use their outdoor spaces with impunity—often socializing outside until the first frost. Clearly, this is one reason why local indoor/outdoor solutions are increas- Photos by ingly well-furnished, highly-equipped and often wired living rooms that just
happen to be surrounded by trees and Deb Cobb fresh air. Case in point: the recently completed screen porch and decking system to a Reston home situated on two acres /The Connection peacefully nestled into a wooded set- aside. The spacious five-bedroom home the owners had purchased in 1997 already included a 330-square-foot screen porch linked to a great room on the south corner of the rear elevation and a 780-square-foot deck The state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen of this Reston home on the opposite corner that features a gas grill, a wok, warming drawers and a clean- segued from the sun room. up sink as well as stainless steel cabinetry embedded in a The two outdoor platforms stone-faced support. The glass canopy protects the chef were not linked but from passing rain clouds. thoughts of forming a larger whole were well underway when Troy Fenley and team entered the scene.Fenley, now at Sun Design Remodeling in Burke, was completing several interior rooms for the Reston residence when the owner asked him to chat about some ideas for finishing the outdoor space. “What came up very Photo By Justin Krill early was that [the home- The solution included double the size of the screen porch— owner] not only wanted to which now includes stone-faced gas fireplace, rotating overhead fans and a flat screen TV. A perfect place to take in See Outside, Page 17 the game—well into the fall. Local designers suggest thrifty and generous ways Guest Room Shuffle to decorate for out of town guests. By Meredith Billman-Mani The Connection Though their decorating talents are in high “Guests are looking for a room that’s com- “A fantastic mattress, super soft sheets and demand and the jobs they do command top fortable and inviting but empty enough for great towels,” are the elements Sorensen ocal interior designers Lauren Liess dollar, Liess and Sorensen have each devel- them to put their things. You don’t want it sees going into an elegant guest room and Lfrom Herndon and Jill Sorensen oped several tricks that can work on any to be as cold as a hotel,” says Liess. Liess generous budget. “Comfort makes the dif- from McLean have turned many budget to create a guest bedroom with ap- said that having a space for two suitcases, ference. I would add a seating area and a rooms into guest rooms for their clients. peal. on a stand or on the floor, is key and that desk. And situate the room in a quiet part They have spent years learning the tricks If the homeowner is fortunate enough to clearing space in a closet for guests to hang of the house,” Sorensen said. for updating a guestroom quickly and inex- have a dedicated space for a guest bedroom, their clothes is important. “These touches pensively while creating an inviting space. the prep work before a guest arrives is less. will make them feel welcome,” Liess said. See Guest Room, Page 17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ June 16-22, 2011 ❖ 15 Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Local REAL ESTATE April Sales over $900K
4 7078 Balmoral Forest Road, Clifton — $970,000
2 7080 Balmoral Forest Road, Clifton — $1,100,000
5 9814 PORTSIDE Drive, Burke — $930,000 6
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6 10112 Farrcroft Drive, Fairfax — $930,000
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2 7080 BALMORAL FOREST RD .... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $1,100,000 .... Detached ... 2.01 ...... BALMORAL GREENS ...... 04/28/11
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From Page 15 landscaped gardens. The owner, who recently threw a party for 50 that included a musical enlarge and link the outdoor platforms,” Fenley combo, attests that traffic flows smoothly in all said, “but he also envisioned stone planters, a directions. masonry water feature, a safety zone for a wood- For all its fine detailing, though, the new com- burning fire, a sizeable outdoor kitchen and the plex is also a study in cutting edge, low-mainte- capacity to entertain 50 to 75 people at a time. I nance technologies. Exposed wooden deck flooring concluded that handling the structural require- has been replaced with cellular PVC planks com- ments for that much weight would be a top pletely resistant to rotting. The new railings are priority.” powder-coated aluminum As the conversation evolved, custom-fabricated to specifica- so, too, the project’s scope and “The owner told me tion. The convincingly “old heft. The screen porch was to be school” material used in the expanded from 330 to 525 that he was finished pristinely classic crown molding square feet. There was to be a and fine trimwork is not wood— stone-faced gas fireplace in one with wood.” but PVC. 3386 Monarch Lane, Annandale • $599,900 • Open Sunday 1-4 corner, several rotating overhead — Troy Fenley, The state-of-the-art outdoor Eve Shapiro, Keller Williams, 703-517-7511 fans, and a flat screen television Sun Design Remodeling kitchen—which occupies the When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this in an opposite corner. A wrought deck’s northeast corner— Connection Newspaper For more real estate listings and open houses, visit iron table would seat eight. provides for every gourmet wwwConnectionNewspaperscom and click the Real Estate links on the right side Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times Moreover, there would be intricate detailing consideration. 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Long & Foster...703-919-9191 8914 Magnolia Ridge Rd.....$612,450..Sat/Sun 1-4...... Kathy Peters...... Long & Foster...703-915-2165 Burke Guest Room Shuffle 9359 Peter Roy Ct...... $399,900...... Sat 1-4....Ronald Mangas...... Talutium...703-967-1348 9508 Retriever Rd...... $629,950...... Sun 1-4...... Anita Mason...... Weichert...703-627-6624 From Page 15 shelter or to someone who needs it. Paint the mis- Springfield matched furniture one color to make them go to- Both agree that thinking ahead to anticipate your gether.” 5901 Erving St...... $359,900...... Sun 1-4...... Doris Crockett...... Weichert...703-615-8411 7835 Wintercress Ln...... $385,000...... Sat 1-4...... Gwen Nelson...... Avery-Hess...703-851-5655 guests’ needs will make for an easier trip for every- Colleen Donnelly of Herndon said the best thing 8426 Rainbow Bridge Ln.....$415,000...... Sun 1-4....Candace Rende...... Long & Foster...703-314-2461 one. Small details, like a cleared space on a night she puts on the dresser for her out of town guests 8456 Sugar Creek Ln...... $255,000...... Sun 1-4...... Debbie Mesen...... Weichert...703-201-7723 stand, an alarm clock and soap and towels they know are copies of the local bus schedule going downtown. 9047 Golden Sunset Ln...... $460,000...... Sun 1-4...... Becky Berning...... Long & Foster...703-930-3400 are for their use make guests feel welcome and au- “Everyone wants to go to DC. I’ve gone a million times 9209 Rockefeller Ln...... $539,900...... Sun 1-4...... Karen Brown...... Weichert...703-644-1364 tonomous because they do not immediately have to by now, so I have copies of the bus schedule. It has ask their hosts for things. times and where it stops so they can go into the city Annandale Champagne tastes can still be achieved on a low and stay as long as they want without needing us to 3386 Monarch La...... $599,900...... Sun 1-4...... Eve Shapiro...... Keller Williams...703-517-7511 budget if the homeowner is willing to get creative drive them.” 4432 Stark Pl...... $459,900...... Sun 1-4...... Diana Rock...... Long & Foster...703-459-6967 with what they have. Designers do this all the time. Sometimes space is at a premium and a family 4612 Valerie Ct...... $570,000...... Sun 1-4...... Edward Ziobro..Northern VA Homes...703-477-9570 They will walk through a home and pick up decora- member, usually a child, will give up their room while 4853 Randolph Dr...... $500,000...... Sun 1-4...... Becky Gehl...... Weichert...202-439-7122 tive items or hanging art and bring it from one room guests are in town. Liess and Sorensen have some 8232 Kay St...... $515,000...... Sun 1-4...... Darrell Lewis...... Long & Foster...703-522-0500 into another to give it a polished look. suggestions to keep guests from feeling like they are Lorton If it’s been awhile since you had company, chances intruding on someone else's space. “The first thing is are your guest room has morphed into a catch-all to take down anything personal or gender specific,” 9209 Lagrange St...... $319,000...... Sun 1-4...... Bert Minor...... Weichert...703-965-8305 room with boxes of out of season clothes, a desk from Liess says. “Clear off the desk and make sure guests a deceased relative and anything else that needed know it’s their space to use. If there’s cutesy bed- storage space. These rooms need a little work but ding, take that off. And make sure it’s not Toyland in Ashburn can be transformed for under $100. the room,” said Liess. 43949 Bruceton Mills Cir.....$489,900...... Sun 1-4...... Lisa Lieu...... Long & Foster...703-609-3178 “Paint your dressers a fun color and tie it in with What if unexpected company calls and you aren’t To add your Realtor represented Open House fun bedding and pillows,” said Liess. “If you’ve just ready. What do designers suggest you do then? “Make to these weekly listings, please call used it to store items, get everything out of there sure it’s neat and clean. Put in a bouquet of fresh Karen Washburn at 703-778-9422 and put it in another room for a little while.” flowers and a bottle of water by the bed. They’ll feel or E-Mail the info to Sorensen agrees. “Clear clutter; most bad design welcome and won’t worry about the rest,” said [email protected] starts with clutter. Empty is better than a bunch of Sorensen. All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P.M. mismatched stuff. Donate your unused items to a www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ June 16-22, 2011 ❖ 17 Centre View Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected]
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Chantilly fans were out in full force to support the Chargers during Chantilly High’s Jared Golden (10), with a Saxon player behind him, Saturday’s state finals game versus Langley. makes his move with the ball. Chargers’ Quest for Another State Crown Falls Short Chantilly’s outstanding postseason ends with state finals loss to Langley.
By Rich Sanders The Chargers, facing a Langley team that Saxons then won their first two games — earlier regional playoff loss to the Atoms Centre View accounted for their only regular season loss, victories over T.C. Williams and Oakton — with an inspiring 10-7 triumph which put fell behind early and were never able to at the 16-team Northern Region tourna- the Saxons back into the state champion- hantilly’s quest for its second- recover in Saturday’s finals. Langley tallied ment. ship game for a third straight year. ever Virginia state boys’ la- the game’s first five goals on way to the But a semifinals round upset loss to By that point, Langley, having tasted both Ccrosse title fell short when the dominating win. Annandale, 12-8, on May 23 at Oakton High good and bad moments during its five-week Chargers lost its state finals “They played a great game,” said School ended Langley’s region title hopes postseason march, was not about to be de- contest to Northern Region rival Langley, Chantilly senior tri-captain Devon and put them in the uncomfortable third nied and handled the Chargers to garner 17-8, last Saturday night in front of a near- Westerman, of the Saxons. place consolation game versus West Spring- their third consecutive state title. capacity crowd at Westfield High School. Langley, indeed, played one of its best field. At stake in the contest with the Spar- “It’s surreal to win it again,” said Langley It marked the third time over the last four games of the season. From start to finish, tans, a team experiencing a breakout win- junior goalie Andrew Spivey. years in which Chantilly has played in the the Saxons seemed to control a majority of ning season, was a birth at the eight-team state championship game. The Chargers, the action. state playoffs. The Saxons, putting away the THREE GOALS WITHIN the first four who are coached by Kevin Broderick, won “We’ve worked hard and come together disappointment of the loss to Annandale, minutes of play — scores from sophomore the state title in 2008. In 2009, they lost to as a team,” said Langley senior attack player rose to the occasion and handled the midfielder Luke Salzer, junior midfielder Langley in the state finals. And on Satur- Mike Adams, who scored nine goals to lead scrappy West Springfield squad, 11-7, to Hunter Bentz, and Adams — resulted in an day, once again, it was Chantilly and Lan- the three-time champions. “This feels awe- advance to states. early Chantilly timeout. gley meeting in the finals with the Saxons some. I knew when we stepped up nobody “That loss to Annandale definitely moti- The Chargers came back out and got off coming away victorious — winning their could beat us. And we definitely stepped vated us,” said Adams. “I think [in the long three good scoring chances, including a third consecutive state championship un- up tonight. It wasn’t any one individual. It run] it helped us.” wrap-around, close range shot from senior der longtime head coach Earl Brewer. was a team win.” At Battlefield High (Haymarket) in a state Craig Penman, whose attempt hit metal and Chantilly made a remarkable postseason Langley (19-3) started the postseason off quarterfinals round game, Langley pulled bounced away. But Chantilly could not run this spring, capturing both the Concorde with three consecutive wins at the Liberty out a gritty, 6-5 OT victory on June 3. Then, break through into the scoring column. District and Northern Region crowns and District tournament, including a finals win in a rematch with Annandale five days later A short time later, Adams, off an assist then advancing to the state title tilt. over Madison High School on May 12. The at Westfield High, the Saxons avenged their See Chantilly, Page 19 Sports Notes
Kellie Sanders, a senior women’s spring. Aferiat, a junior, started 10 games which will take place Sept. 17-28. Over 25 gender. Winners will be awarded gold, softball player at Randolph-Macon Acad- at attack for the Mules, scoring eight goals indoor and outdoor events, from track and silver and bronze medals after each emy (Front Royal), received the Coaches’ and 11 points. He was named Centennial field to scrabble and chess, are offered. Se- event. The events will take place at vari- Award for softball during the spring Conference Offensive Player of the Week nior adults 50 years of age and over, who ous locations throughout Northern Vir- sports season. She was also named to the after scoring three goals against then-No. live in a sponsoring jurisdiction, are eligible ginia. Delaney Athletic Conference All-Confer- 11 ranked Gettysburg. It was Muhlenberg’s to participate. Registration information is New events in 2011 are badminton, ence Softball Team. Sanders is the daugh- first win ever over Gettysburg. Aferiat is tied available at local senior centers, commu- volleyball, cycling and a 1,600 meter run. ter of Kathy Sanders of Centreville. for 13th in program history with 51 career nity centers, senior residences or by calling Events are track and field, swimming, Randolph-Macon Academy is a college points and is eighth all-time with 22 assists. 703-228-4721. Details and registration diving, tennis, table tennis, golf, minia- prep school for students in grades 6 Muhlenberg picked up a pair of wins over forms are also available online at ture golf, ten pin bowling, Wii bowling, through 12. top 25 teams in 2011, but missed out on www.nvso.us. Deadline to register is Sept. pickleball, racquetball, scrabble, bocce, the conference playoffs after finishing 5-9 1. The fee is $10 plus $1 per event. There cribbage, fencing, chess, duplicate Corey Aferiat, a Chantilly High overall. are additional charges for golf, miniature bridge, backgammon, bunco, horse- graduate and Fairfax resident, had a solid golf, bowling and fencing. Seniors may com- shoes, men’s 3 on 3 basketball, men and season for the Muhlenberg College Registration is open for the 2011 North- pete in more than one event. Each event is women’s basketball free throw, team line (Allentown, Pa.) men’s lacrosse team this ern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO), divided into age categories and some by See Sports Notes, Page 19
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The final ended up being 17-8. ing for things to happen, waiting for someone else “We won the little balls, hustled to ground balls, 703-817-0650 to make a play and that hurt us.” and Spivey played great for us,” said Adams, pin- visit us at www.vikingautomotive.com Chantilly’s Daniel DeCenzo, a junior attack, scored pointing a few keys in his team’s win. the Chargers’ first goal — a quick turnaround liner Along with Adams’ huge scoring game, Langley also over his right shoulder off the right side — to make got two goals apiece from Bentz, Salzer, and it 5-1 with 4 minutes, 23 seconds remaining in the Sandusky. first quarter. Chantilly goals came from Cole Fitzgerald, Kyle Langley’s Salzer, shortly after a Langley timeout, Louis, DeCenzo, O’Connor, Penman, Westerman and scored from 18 yards out on a bouncer shot off the Nico Alcalde. Jose Aunon, D.D.S. left wing to make it 6-1 Saxons, the score going into the second quarter. THE CHARGERS (21-2) had an outstanding sea- “Coming out and leading 5-0, 6-1 and getting that son. They lost just one time — to Langley, 11-10 — James Moshier, D.M.D. much momentum, that was a great feeling,” said during a spring break game in the regular season Spivey, the Langley goalie who made several stellar and captured the Concorde District tournament stops in the net at the close of the first quarter as crown with an 8-5 finals win over Robinson on May 703-266-BITE Chantilly was trying to gain some life. “I was confi- 12. At regionals, the Chargers reached the finals with dent. I had a few saves early in the game and that wins over Mount Vernon, Woodson, and West Spring- helped me.” field. Then, in the region title game, Chantilly earned Langley’s dominance continued throughout the a nail-biter 12-11 win over Annandale. “A smile is a curve that sets everything straight”. second quarter as the Saxons scored the first five At states, Chantilly won games over Patrick Henry P. 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Theatre Boosters, this high-energy, made famous by Westfield Theatre Westfield Theatre Boosters is now educational summer camp is open to actors. accepting registrations for the Young elementary students in rising grades Led by professional actor Ashley Dillard Actors’ Workshop. Visit 3-6. Tuition is $125 and classes will and current Westfield Theatre actor www.westfieldtheatreboosters.com be held at Westfield High. Through and choreographer Colby Dezelick, for an enrollment form and more theatre games, acting exercises, the workshop is a great place to learn information or contact Producer Patti songs and dances, students will the basics about theatre arts. Dezelick at [email protected].
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from previous years. There will be a TUESDAY/JUNE 21 anniversary as a church with a 703-830-1100. MAY 23 - AUG. 22. multimedia presentation along with barbeque dinner following the 11 Centreville Immigration Forum. Divorce Care Class. 7-9 p.m. music and light refreshments. All a.m. worship service and music in WEDNESDAY/JULY 27 7:30 to 9 p.m. The meeting will Centreville UMC, Room 215. Cost is former and current Clifton the afternoon with Bob Stone and Binge Drinking Forum. 7 p.m. At provide updates on plans for current $12 for workbook. The class meets Elementary School students, staff, the Virginia Gospel Singers from Westfield High School. Features a CIF projects, including the weekly for 14 weeks and walk-ins at parents, and community members Fredericksburg, Va. At 14001 screening and panel discussion on Centreville Labor Resource Center any time during these 14 weeks are are invited to attend the event. Call Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. Call 703 the documentary, “Haze,” designed (CLARC), which is planned to welcomed. Call 703-830-2684, ext. 703-988-8000. 631-1799. for parents and their college-bound provide a safe location for temporary 1878. teens. Speakers will include workers (day laborers) to meet MONDAY, JUNE 20 SUNDAY/JUNE 26 Raymond Morrogh, Commonwealth’s employers. Meets at Centreville FRIDAY/JUNE 17 Healthcare Law Talk. 7:30 p.m. Rabies Clinic. 2 to 4 p.m. Fairfax Attorney for Fairfax County; William Presbyterian Church, 15450 Lee Clifton Elem. Open House. 5 to 7 Galen Institute president Grace-Marie County Animal Shelter will host a Hauda, M.D., emergency physician, Highway, Centreville. Contact p.m. Clifton Elementary School will Turner will speak about the new low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for Inova Fairfax Hospital; Fairfax [email protected] celebrate its legacy of academic healthcare law at the Republican pets at the Sully District County Police Chief David Rohrer or call 703-346-6030. achievement, cherished memories, Women of Clifton (RWC) meeting Governmental Center, 4900 and Captain Bruce Ferguson, and its relationship with the Clifton and will do a book signing. The SUNDAY/JUNE 26 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Cost is Commander, Youth Services Division; community during an open house. meeting will be at Centreville High $12 per pet. No rabies tags will be Jeff Levy, father of a student who Oakton Baptist Church Student artwork and writing will be School and begins at 7:30 p.m., with issued at the clinic; however, 2011 died following drinking at a college Anniversary. Oakton Baptist on display, along with memorabilia coffee and refreshments at 7 p.m. dog licenses will be sold at the clinic party; and a college student. A Q&A Church will celebrate its 28th for an additional $10 per dog. Call session will follow. CENTREVILLE THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Traditional Anglican Service Saint Andrew 1928 book of Lutheran Church Common Prayer Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. One Sunday Service - 10:00 am Christian Education for All Ages: 9:45 a.m. (CHURCH SCHOOL & NURSERY) Adult Bible Study: Wed. 9:30 a.m. 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA Our mission is to welcome all people, 703-830-3176 www.thechurchoftheascension.org to grow in our relationship with Christ, and to serve the Lord Braddock Road and Cranoke Street Centreville, VA 20120 www.saintandrewlc.org 703-830-2768
Mount Olive Baptist Church b New Worship Location Starting March 14, 2010!! Centreville High School 6001 Union Mill Road Clifton, VA 20124 b A NEW CHURCH IS BEING BUILT!
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