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JULY 24-30, 2014 25 CENTS Newsstand Price ‘Thanks for Exemplary Community Service’ Ted and Tami Troscianecki receive McDonnell Award. By Bonnie Hobbs Western Fairfax area was not over- Centre View whelming and provided the asso- ciated amenities necessary for a ach year, the West Fairfax livable community,” said WFCCA County Citizens Associa- Land-Use Chairman Jim Katcham. Etion (WFCCA) presents Speaking during the WFCCA’s the James D. McDonnell quarterly meeting, he said this Award to honor a local resident’s year’s award recognizes the outstanding service to the commu- Troscianeckis for their work in re- nity. Monday night, July 21, it was viewing the roundabout’s impacts. given jointly, for the first time. “The joint efforts of Ted and Tami Receiving it were husband and regarding the community’s oppo- wife, Ted and Tami Troscianecki, sition to the proposed roundabout of Centreville’s Virginia Run com- were extraordinary,” said munity. They were honored for Katcham. their work to inform the citizens He said the couple met with Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View and decision-makers about all the community leaders, elected offi- The show’s three leads with many of the Summer Stars actors before rehearsing facts to be taken into consideration cials and county staff to obtain the “Freak Flag” dance number. regarding the Braddock/Pleasant extensive data regarding traffic Valley Road roundabout issue. flow through the intersection. “Jim McDonnell set the bar high, They also investigated the ad- ‘Don’t Be Afraid To Be Different’ as he was instrumental in ensur- ing that the development of the See Couple, Page 4 transform actors into ogres and fairytale charac- Alliance Summer Stars ters, and the costumes and make-up will be “amaz- ing,” as will the 26-foot-long, light-up, dragon presents “Shrek puppet that exhales smoke. The scenes take place in a swampy forest, a castle, a dragon’s lair, a the Musical.” church and at Shrek’s house – an oversized tree stump. By Bonnie Hobbs There’s also a moral to the story. Said Olson: Centre View “This show’s about understanding and appreciat- ing others’ differences and accepting and appre- big green ogre, a princess, a wise-crack- ciating yourself for who you are.” Aing donkey and a love-struck dragon – Playing Shrek is Oak Hill’s Glynn Cosker. “He’s they’ll all be onstage when The Alliance an ogre who likes living by himself in a swamp,” Theatre’s Summer Stars program presents “Shrek said Cosker. “So he’s surprised to one day find the Musical.” dozens of fairytale creatures The cast and crew of nearly there. But he’s not immune to 100 have been working on the To Go adventure. Yet when he falls in show since May and, when the “Shrek the Musical” will be love with Fiona and forms a Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View curtain rises, they’ll be joined performed by The Alliance Theatre at friendship with Donkey, you see From left: Ted and Tami Troscianecki receive the James D. Chantilly High, 4201 Stringfellow by a 13-piece pit orchestra. Road in Chantilly. Show times are: a different side of him and learn McDonnell Award for outstanding community service Helming his fourth Alliance Friday, Aug. 1 and 8, at 7:30 p.m.; that he actually has a big heart.” from Jim Katcham. show, Director Scott Olson says Saturday, Aug. 2 and 9, at 2 p.m. and Cosker’s been in 30 shows, things are going really well. 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 3 and but calls Shrek one of the most

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See Stage, Page 10 Postage U.S. Olson said special prosthetics were created to STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Roundups Police Seek Woman’s Assailant Give Blood, Give Back to Community Fairfax County Police are investigating the assault of a woman last Thursday, July 17, around 7 p.m., while she was jogging on a path in Chantilly. The path travels between residential neighbor- Paul VI Student hoods in the 12900 block of Point Pleasant Drive, and the woman reported that her assailant was a man on a bicycle. Hosting Blood The suspect is described as possibly Hispanic or white and in his 20s, approximately 5 feet 9 inches, with an average build. He Drive in Clifton. was clean-shaven and wore a neon-yellow shirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime solvers at By Janelle Germanos 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, text Centre View “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES/274637 or call police at 703- 691-2131. hen Mitch Kiefer was six, his three- Farmers Market on Thursdays W year-old brother Brent was diag- Each Thursday, from 3-7 p.m., the Fairfax County Government nosed with leukemia. Brent recov- Center hosts a farmers market in its parking lot. The Government ered, but Kiefer remains committed Center is at 12000 Government Center Pkwy. in Fair Oaks, and to helping others suffering from the next markets are slated for July 24 and July 31. similar illnesses. Now, Kiefer, a student at Paul VI Catholic School in Fairfax, is plan- Photo Courtesy of Mitch Kiefer Backpack Donations Needed ning a second blood drive in Clifton Mark McCullor and Larry Brickwedde, teachers at Union WFCM (Western Fairfax Christian Ministries) is collecting 2,000 in honor of his brother. Mill Elementary School, participate in a blood drive new backpacks for children in need who attend schools in the “Most of the time when he needed hosted by Paul VI student Mitch Kiefer. The two taught Centreville, Chantilly and Westfield high school pyramids. But it blood, it was there for him. I feel Kiefer and his brother Brent, and Kiefer is organizing needs the community’s help to accomplish such a large task. like for everyone who needs blood, another blood drive on August 1. Especially needed are large backpacks. They should have at it should always be there for them,” least two compartments to hold multiple books and binders and Kiefer said. have helped him when it comes to organizing the should be 18-19 inches tall, 13 inches wide and 8-10 inches deep. Along with help from friends and family, Kiefer blood drives. The backpacks may be brought to WFCM at 13888 Metrotech hosted a Panther Pints blood drive in April. The next “Only three percent of people donate blood on a Drive in Chantilly (next to Papa John’s Pizza), Monday-Friday, 9 drive will be Aug. 1 at St. Andrew the Apostle Catho- regular basis, so it can be hard to find people to do- a.m.-2 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday, 4-7 p.m., until Aug. lic Church in Clifton from 2:30-7 p.m. nate,” he said. “Some people, depending if they’ve 13. For more information, go to www.WFCMVA.org or email “INOVA was really great to my family, and I want been out of the country or have health problems, [email protected]. to do this as a way to give back,” Kiefer said. can’t donate, but I think a lot of it is that people At the last blood drive, 44 participants were eli- think it takes too much time. I really wish more gible to donate blood. people would donate on a regular basis.” Free Carseat Inspections “It was a great turnout,” Kiefer said. The goal for the Aug. 1 blood drive is 50 appoint- Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will Brent has been supportive of his brother running ments, and Kiefer hopes most of the people who sign perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, July 31, the blood drives, and thinks it’s a great idea. up for these appointments will be eligible to donate. from 5 p.m. to dusk, at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in “It was there when he needed it, and he’s really To make an appointment, visit inova.org/ Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should in- happy that I’m doing this. He also thinks that there donateblood, click on “Schedule a Donation,” then stall the child safety seats themselves so technicians may prop- should always be blood for those who need it,” Kiefer click on Donate Blood. Use sponsor code 8044. erly inspect and adjust them, as needed. said. St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church is located Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving Kiefer points out that his school, family and friends at 6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton. on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the correct use of the child seat. (The inspection may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather). Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm ‘You’re Fortunate You Didn’t Kill Anyone’ dates and times. Roush, last Friday afternoon, July 18, during Deleon’s Centreville man is sentencing. On Feb. 13, he’d set fire to the single- Host a WFCM Food Drive family home he rented on Scotch Run Court. Fairfax WFCM needs the community’s help over the summer months sentenced for County Fire and Rescue Department units responded when it has a critical shortage of food. “For instance, of the 24 around 12:30 a.m., driving through heavy snow to schools that we serve, one has over 900 students who count on committing arson. reach the blaze. Upon arrival, they encountered free and reduced lunches during the school year,” said WFCM flames coming from the basement of the three-story Community Outreach Manager Jennie Bush. “This creates a fi- By Bonnie Hobbs house and spreading to a neighboring home. nancial strain on families looking for food help.” Centre View A second alarm was struck, bringing more than 60 But she said local residents can make a tremendous difference firefighters from stations in Centreville, Chantilly, Fair by hosting a food drive with their sports team, camp, swim team onvicted of arson, a 25-year-old Centreville Oaks, Fairfax and Oakton. Four people were home or place of employment. Cman could well have been sentenced to when the fire began, but were able to escape unin- To arrange a food drive for WFCM, contact the organization’s many years in prison. Instead, Giancarlo jured. summer intern, Annie Cecil, at [email protected]. Deleon received a suspended sentence and will re- Deleon was arrested at the scene. Fire officials said ceive the mental-health treatment he intentionally set fire to clothes he needs. that were saturated with an ignit- How to Hire CLRC Workers “The functions of sentencing are “The defendant put able liquid. Conversations with The Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) serves businesses punishment, deterrence and reha- him and with other witnesses led and homeowners needing help with just about any home remod- bilitation, said Assistant multiple people in to him being charged. eling or maintenance project. And local residents who’d like to Commonwealth’s Attorney Marin grave danger – they On May 28, in Circuit Court, hire a worker from the CLRC may do so easily. Either call 703- Hoplamazian. “And in this case, Deleon pleaded guilty to arson of 543-6272 or go to www.centrevilleLRC.org and click on the “How rehabilitation would best serve the could have died.” an occupied dwelling. He returned to Hire” link. Tell what kind of work is required, how many work safety and protection of the com- Friday for sentencing, and munity.” — Marin Hoplamazian, Hoplamazian said he owes See Roundups, Page 12 She was addressing Fairfax Assistant Commonwealth’s County Circuit Court Judge Jane Attorney See Arson, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 ❖ 3 News Tax and Wire Fraud: Three Years Prison

In a statement of facts prepared documents, including a state- so much already. For her son’s welfare, she Fair Oaks tax filed with her plea agree- ment indicating exactly what federal and asks for probation or house arrest.” ment, Le, now of Sterling, state refunds to expect. But, countered Nathanson, “She has a preparer filed false admitted that, from 2005 Shortly thereafter, say police, the resi- history of recidivism. She committed fraud through 2013, she owned dent “was in the process of refinancing a in the 1990s against the Fairfax County Fed- returns with the IRS. and operated her busi- mortgage and discovered that the tax eral Credit Union and [later] against the ness out of her home on documents the mortgage company ob- Fairfax County welfare program. And all the By Bonnie Hobbs Madeley Court in Fairfax. tained from the Internal Revenue Service fraud proceeds [from her most-recent of- Centre View She prepared federal in- Le were different than the ones Le provided fenses] went into her bank account.” come-tax returns for her to [him or her].” Before sentencing, Le stood and apolo- lthough she received a sentence clients and led them to believe she’d elec- Detectives, working with IRS special gized, saying, “I’m sorry for all the pain and below the state guidelines, a tronically filed legitimate returns with the agents, eventually pieced together the de- stress I caused my family and clients, and Aformer Fair Oaks tax preparer IRS. tails and extent of Le’s illegal actions. Po- for defrauding the government.” She then will be spending the next three But before filing these returns, she altered lice arrested her Aug. 6, 2013, later turn- asked Hilton to consider letting her stay years in prison. She is Thuy Tien Le, 40, them by adding false itemized deductions ing over her case to federal authorities. home to take care of her son. who learned her punishment last Friday, so she could generate large income-tax re- In court Friday, defense attorney Richard But he declined to do so and, instead, July 18, in U.S. District Court in Alexan- funds. But instead of this money going to MacDowell said Le told her mother is un- sentenced her to prison. For preparing false dria. her clients, it instead went to her. able to take care of that son, who’s 8. So he income tax returns, he sentenced her to 36 She’d pleaded guilty April 30 to prepar- Le told federal authorities she’d prepared asked U.S. District Court Judge Claude months incarceration, followed by one year ing false income tax returns and commit- and filed the false income tax returns with- Hilton to consider giving his client a sen- of supervised release. For the wire-fraud ting wire fraud. Le admitted to committing out her clients’ knowledge or consent and tence below the 57-71 months guidelines charge, the judge gave her another 36 these crimes while running her Fair Oaks- that she had their refunds deposited elec- or probation. months, plus 3 years supervised release. based, tax-return preparation business tronically into her own bank accounts. She “She’s already been punished,” Hilton then ran the sentences concur- called T2 Advantage Services LLC. further admitted that the IRS sustained MacDowell said. “In 2007-08, they were rently, for three years total to serve, on the “Over 100 clients of hers were victims,” $454,455 in losses because of what she’d victims of a Ponzi scheme and lost over condition that Le make $200/month resti- said Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul done. $250,000. She’s had to file bankruptcy and tution payments, beginning 60 days after Nathanson. “And they were particularly The investigation into her suspected lost properties.” her release. “I’ll waive the interest,” he said. vulnerable because they didn’t speak En- criminal activities began in early July 2013 He also said paying restitution will be a “And I’ll recommend a [penal] facility near glish. She caused them pain and stress that when Fairfax County police received a re- “huge burden” for her in the future. “Pay- Northern Virginia.” will continue as they try to straighten out port from a resident that Le had prepared ing $23,000/year, without interest, will take Afterward, MacDowell called the sentence their finances.” their income taxes. That person received the her 20 years,” said MacDowell. “She’s lost “understandable, under the circumstances.” Couple Honored With McDonnell Award From Page 1 Use Committee – recalled what impressed verse environmental impact on the area and him about Ted Troscianecki, the first time expressed the community’s concerns about he saw him at a WFCCA meeting. the effect this project will have on both lo- “It was 1997 or ’98, and he and Tami had cal traffic and the environment. just moved back here,” said Hart. “He said “This information and data they wanted to be part of was presented at a WFCCA “We wanted to this area and contribute to quarterly meeting, thus pro- it, and that speaks volumes viding the community with take an active about their commitment. a greater understanding of Jim McDonnell would be the overall impact of the pro- role in guiding proud that this award went posed road modifications,” to them. He recognized that said Katcham, “In particular, the quality of the community would be [the Troscianeckis illus- better off if we weren’t par- trated] the fact that much of life here.” tisan and we worked with the increased traffic flow — Ted Troscianecki. both sides.” would be coming from “We wanted to take an Loudoun County.” active role in guiding the “Their joint efforts resulted in a clear and quality of life here,” said Ted Troscianecki. concise understanding of the potential im- “We felt a responsibility and wanted to par- pact the roundabout will have on Fairfax ticipate.” County,” he continued. “While the final de- Speaking on behalf of both of them, he cision wasn’t favorable to the community, a said he and Tami “truly appreciate this tremendous effort was made to convince award. Jim McDonnell cared very much elected officials that the proposed changes about the quality of life in Western Fairfax will adversely affect Fairfax County citizens. and we feel the same way. He embodied However, as Ted has said, ‘It’s not over, yet.’ the spirit of community, and to be acknowl- Ted and Tami, congratulations, and thank edged with an award that bears his name you for your exemplary community service.” means a lot to us. Thanks to all in the Katcham then presented them with a WFCCA, as well as to Planning Commission- plaque, and Planning Commissioner Jim ers Jim Hart and John Litzenberger, for rec- Hart – a past chairman of the WFCCA Land- ognizing us.” 4 ❖ Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board

Email announcements to centreview@connection MONDAY/JULY 28 newspapers.com. Include date, time, location, de- ESL Book Club. 7 p.m. at the Centreville Regional scription and contact for event: phone, email and/ Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Adults or website. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline learning English meet to discuss a book chosen is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. by the group. Call 703-830-2223.

SUMMER MEALS FOR CHILDREN MONDAY-TUESDAY/JULY 28-29 Fairfax County Public Schools will participate Youth Mental Health First Aid. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s summer p.m. at the Chantilly CSB Office, 14150 Parkeast food service program for children who qualify Circle, Chantilly. Public education program from for free and reduced lunches during the school the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services year. Free meals that meet federal nutrition Board Wellness and Health Promotion. Over a guidelines will be provided to children at two-day course, certified instructors help youth approved sites throughout Fairfax County. To learn to assist someone developing or find a location, contact the FCPS Office of Food experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800. $25. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hscode/ereg/ Registration.aspx?groupID=47. ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Residents can now “e-cycle” at the I-66 transfer TUESDAY/JULY 29 station. It is free but residents may be asked to English Conversation Group. 10:30 a.m. at the show proof of residency. Personal waste only. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow The I-66 station is located at 4618 West Ox Road. Practice English with other students. Call Road, Fairfax and open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. from 703-502-3883. Monday-Saturday and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sundays. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/ recycling/electric-sunday.htm for more. WEDNESDAY/JULY 30 eBook Help. 1 p.m. at the Chantilly Regional THURSDAY/JULY 24 Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Get eBook questions answered. Bring a tablet or digital English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. at the reader and library card. Call 703-502-3883. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Practice English with other students. Call 703-502-3883. THURSDAY/JULY 31 English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. at the SATURDAY/JULY 26 Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Practice English with other students. Call ESL Book Club. 11 a.m. at the Chantilly Regional 703-502-3883. Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Adults learning English meet to discuss a book chosen by the group. Call 703-502-3883. FRIDAY/AUG. 1 English Conversation Group. 3:30 p.m. at the Panther Pints Blood Drive. 2:30-7 p.m. at Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Apostle Catholic Church, 6720 Union Mill Rd., Drive. Practice English with other students. Call 703-502-3883. See Bulletin, Page 13

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Tragic Consequences @CentreView Newspaper of Centreville Care Act. One persuasive factor for the busi- Little Rocky Run Money lost by refusal to expand health coverage, ness community is that expansion would cre- A Connection Newspaper ate an estimated 30,000 jobs and pump hun- An independent, locally owned weekly but also life, health and livelihood. dreds of millions of dollars into Virginia’s newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. economy. Hospitals support expanding Medic- Published by he Virginia General Assembly’s re- Consider the hundreds or thousands of Vir- aid which would offset many of the costs of Local Media Connection LLC fusal to expand Medicaid, extend- ginians who are not receiving routine care or caring for uninsured populations. 1606 King Street Ting health coverage to as many as screenings of any kind, whose cancer or high In Virginia, Medicaid eligibility for adults Alexandria, Virginia 22314 400,000 Virginians has resulted in blood pressure or heart disease or diabetes, or without disability is almost nonexistent, lim- Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to the loss of about $1 billion in direct payments. even mental illness, rob them over time of their ited to parents with incomes below 51 percent connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe But that understates the loss, failing ability to work, to care for themselves of poverty, or about $11,900 a year for a fam- to calculate the cost of the lost health Editorial or their families. Many will die of ill- ily of four, according to the Kaiser Family Foun- NEWS DEPARTMENT: of thousands of Virginians. nesses that could have been prevented dation. Adults without dependent children re- To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-778-9410 Consider one relatively young man, or treated. The human toll is incalcu- main ineligible regardless of their income. e-mail: treated by the Health Wagon, who is losing his lable, unbearable and unnecessary. Under the Affordable Care Act, people with [email protected] vision to untreated diabetes because he has no It is unfair that health coverage depends on incomes 100 - 400 percent of poverty qualify Steven Mauren health coverage, his diabetes went undetected what state you happen to live in, that an ideo- for subsidies on their health insurance premi- Editor, 703-778-9415 [email protected] for years and can’t afford monitoring or medi- logically driven General Assembly can deter- ums when they purchase coverage through a cine. Once diabetes begins to take its toll, it mine your fate. If you are poor and live in a Marketplace. Because the Affordable Care Act Bonnie Hobbs Community Reporter, 703-778-9438 cannot be reversed. Once the man is blind and state that has chosen to accept expansion of envisioned low-income people receiving cov- [email protected] unable to work, he will likely be covered by health care with Medicaid, you have health erage through Medicaid, people below poverty Jon Roetman Medicaid because he is permanently disabled. insurance, for example in the bordering states are not eligible for Marketplace subsidies. As Sports Editor, 703-752-4013 [email protected] The Centers for Disease Control says chronic of West Virginia, Kentucky and Maryland. But many as 400,000 adults in Virginia fall into @jonroetman illnesses are “the nation’s leading causes of if you are poor and live in Virginia, or one of the coverage gap because they don’t qualify death and disability, leav[ing] in their wake the other states that has refused to expand for Medicaid under Virginia’s rules, among the ADVERTISING: deaths that could have been prevented, life- Medicaid, you are out of luck, out of health most stringent in the nation, but earn less than For advertising information e-mail: long disability, compromised quality of life, and and possibly out of life. the poverty rate, so not enough to qualify for [email protected] burgeoning health care costs. … Heart disease, Business groups and chambers of commerce subsidies. Karen Washburn stroke, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and arthritis around Virginia, including the Fairfax County Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 are among the most common, costly, and pre- Chamber of Commerce, support the expansion — Mary Kimm, [email protected] ventable of all health problems.” of Medicaid in Virginia under the Affordable [email protected] Kim Taiedi Display Advertising, 703-778-9423 [email protected]

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By Mary Agee Executive Vice President Northern Virginia Family Service Jerry Vernon [email protected] President and CEO Editor in Chief Steven Mauren n the surface, Martha Ordon is liv- Managing Editor ing the typical Northern Virginian Kemal Kurspahic O Photography: life. She works as a medical recep- Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: tionist at a doctor’s office in Fairfax, and talks Laurence Foong, John Heinly proudly about her 16 year-old daughter, a so- Production Manager: cially-active junior who plans to study busi- Geovani Flores ness in college when she graduates. The real- Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann ity is a little bit more complicated. 703-778-9436 Martha and her daughter moved to Fairfax [email protected] @TheismannMedia in 2008 from Louisiana. Her friend had urged her to make the move to Northern Virginia, CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 telling her about the fantastic quality of life: Circulation Manager: Linda Pecquex the great schools, the strong job market and [email protected] the sense of community. What her friend hadn’t Photo contributed mentioned was the high cost of living. In Loui- Training Futures is a free program for adults who are determined to gain the A Connection Newspaper siana, Martha had worked as a cook in a Catho- skills to excel in professional, administrative roles. lic school and always made enough to pay her bills. In Fairfax, she took a full-time job as a In 2012, Martha and her daughter were to help her rise above the poverty line. During cook making $10.50 an hour and a part-time evicted from their apartment. They lived in a her shelter stay, Martha discovered Training job as a retail sales associate making $8 an hotel until a space became available at a local Futures, the nationally-recognized, workforce hour. With two jobs, Martha could pay her bills, family shelter. Martha recognized that in or- development solution of Northern Virginia but she rarely got to see her daughter. When der to pull her life back together and provide Family Service. Martha lost her job as a cook, she began work- a stable home for her daughter, she would need Training Futures is a free program for adults ing retail full-time but could no longer make a living-wage job. She also realized that her ends meet. previous experience as a cook was not going See Opportunities, Page 9 6 ❖ Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters

WFCM To Close store. sideration, the board of directors has de- churches and organizations in our com- Over the years, the community has been termined that operating the thrift store is munity with clothing closets who will be Thrift Store generous with their donations of time, no longer the right choice financially for able to serve our clients and receive in- clothing, and household goods to keep the WFCM. The thrift store will close Aug. 15. kind donations. We will distribute details To the Editor: thrift store running. We are immensely This is a season of change for WFCM. The on this new process when they are final- For 27 years, Western Fairfax Christian grateful for this support. Not only has the thrift store has been an important part of ized. Ministries has provided life-essential sup- thrift store provided low-cost, quality goods our ministry and we are grateful for your Although the doors of the thrift store will port to individuals and families in our com- for our customers, it has also allowed us to partnership. We know that needs still exist be closing, WFCM is expectant to see what munity with the assistance of hundreds of meet the clothing and household needs of in our community for assistance with cloth- God has in store for us in the future as we volunteers, churches, donors, and partner our clients seeking assistance. ing and household goods. We know that a seek to be an extension of God’s love in this organizations. In 1998, WFCM started sell- For the past couple of years, however, the need also exists for our donors who desire community. ing clothing to the local community as a thrift store has not generated enough rev- to help others by contributing their used way to generate revenue to support the vi- enue to cover the costs of its operation. A items. And, we will continue to work to Jeff Robertson tal ministries we offer — this was the nexus change in location presented challenges to meet those needs. President, for the WFCM of what has grown into our current thrift the ministry. After months of prayerful con- WFCM is developing partnerships with Board of Directors

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 ❖ 7 News Express Lanes, Rapid-Bus Transit Planned for 1-66 Photo Courtesy of VDOT Improvements will be made from Capital Beltway to Haymarket. This map demon- By Janelle Germanos strates the area Centre View where express lanes and other xpress lanes and rapid-bus tran- improvements sit could be coming to Interstate will be made E66, Gov. Terry McAuliffe an- along Interstate nounced on July 17. 66. “Interstate 66 is broken. Commuters are stuck in traffic, limited in the travel choices they can make and unable to predict how long their trip will take on any given day,” “Over the last couple of months the Virginia Department of Transportation has worked closely with the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, the Office of Transportation Public- Photo by Private Partnerships and Fairfax and Prince Janelle Germanos William counties to devise a plan that will

reduce congestion on /Centre View I-66 by increasing capacity and giving

travelers more The proposed express lanes for Interstate 66 would be similar to those on Interstate 495 and those being choices.” constructed on Interstate 95 in Springfield, pictured here. — Virginia Secretary of corridor and this gives me great hope that gestion on I-66 and surrounding roads like 17 months of rigorous environmental study Transportation Aubrey Layn we can improve the quality of life for all Route 50, Route 29 and Braddock Road,” and robust community involvement. By the Northern Virginians,” said Supervisor Pat Herrity said. “I want to thank Transporta- end of 2016 our plan is to complete envi- McAuliffe said. “Giving Virginians more Herrity (R-Springfield.) tion Secretary Layne for continuing to keep ronmental work, identify funding sources, choices and a better, safer travel experience The project, which spans 25 miles, will this project a priority for the Common- receive federal approval, and move forward on I-66 is one of my top priorities, and to- cost an estimated two to $3 billion. The ex- wealth of Virginia.” on a plan to turn I-66 into the efficient, day I am proud to announce the beginning press lanes would operate similar to those Officials announced the plan at a meet- multi-modal corridor that Virginia’s of that effort.” on Interstate 495 and those being con- ing at VDOT’s Fairfax office on July 17. economy needs,” said Virginia Secretary of The plan, which includes three regular structed on Interstate 95, which base the “Over the last couple of months the Vir- Transportation Aubrey Layne. and two express lanes in each direction, bus cost of the toll on time of day and conges- ginia Department of Transportation has Express lanes on Interstate 95, which will service, and improved commuter parking, tion. worked closely with the Department of Rail run from Stafford County near Garrisonville would be implemented from the Capital “I have been a longtime advocate for an and Public Transportation, the Office of Road up to 395 near Edsall Road, are ex- Beltway to Haymarket ‘Express Lanes’ like solution for I-66 which Transportation Public-Private Partnerships pected to open in early 2015. All drivers “Today’s announcement that we could be would open this corridor up to reliable time and Fairfax and Prince William counties to will be required to purchase E-ZPass or E- starting construction by 2017 on Express advantaged mass transit and carpooling, ex- devise a plan that will reduce congestion ZPass Flex in order to use the lanes, and lanes like solution to I-66 congestion is out- tend a growing network of lanes dedicated on I-66 by increasing capacity and giving only vehicles with three or more passengers standing news. I-66 is our most congested to mass transit and carpools, and ease con- travelers more choices. Today we kick off can ride toll free.

8 ❖ Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Creating Opportunities

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 ❖ 9 News Behind the Scenes at ‘Shrek the Musical.’

By Bonnie Hobbs Centre View

hen audiences enjoy The Al- liance Theatre’s Summer WStars show, “Shrek the Mu- sical,” it won’t just be be- cause of the acting and storyline, but also because of all the work that goes on behind the scenes. For example, said producer Maggie Swan, “Each piece of the set was made by a differ- ent person. And it all had to be easily mov- able so Chantilly High’s band can practice here during the weekdays, between our weekend performances.” Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View “Whenever we do a play, there are always Chantilly High sophomore Michael lots of unsung heroes,” she said. “They in- Rosegrant created this remote- clude the people who spend countless hours controlled mouse, which will creating and sewing the costumes, and a skitter across the stage. hairstylist who styled some 20 unusual wigs.” And, said Swan, “They’ve created pieces Swan said 21 of the characters wear pros- that have to not only be visually appealing, The head of the huge dragon, who develops a crush on Donkey. thetics to make them into more believable but sturdy, safe and functional, as well.” ogres and fairytale characters, and they Annie Ermlick and Josh Nixon developed Musical’s” props. Among his proudest ac- rises, Swan says it’s going to be a terrific were all created by a professional in that the choreography for all the musical num- complishments are a plush, gingerbread- show that’s not to be missed. It’s taken a field. In addition, she said, “It takes a whole bers and then taught it to all those who’ll man puppet with an expressive face and great deal of time and effort but, she said, team to put the makeup on the actors be- be performing it. Kurt Gustafson designed movable eyebrows, and a gray, shaggy- it’ll all be worthwhile. fore every show.” the show’s sound and lighting, and Ermlick’s haired, remote-control mouse. “I took a re- “It really does take ‘a village’ to put on a As for the set builders who’ve constructed son Billy helped him with the latter. mote-control car and sculpted the mouse show like this,” said Swan. “There are so a fanciful world of trees, a swamp, a castle Another invaluable member of the tech around it,” he said. “It was really fun.” many elements that go into creating the fi- and even a dragon’s lair, they’re dads, ac- crew is Chantilly High sophomore Michael Looking forward to seeing everything nal product, but it’s really going to be won- tors and students. Rosegrant, who created many of “Shrek the come together onstage when the curtain derful. We hope everyone will come see it.” Alliance Theatre Brings Big, Green Ogre to Stage

From Page 1 brings the screenplay to life. The Spencer Boyd, majoring in musical the- characters are loveable, we have a ater at JMU, portrays Lord Farquaad. lots of yelling and screaming, so it’s quite great cast and adults will love it as “He’s the Lord of Duloc, but is constantly therapeutic.” much as children will.” searching for power,” said Boyd. “He’s His favorite song, which he sings, is over-compensating for his short height, “When Words Fail.” In it, said Cosker, PLAYING SHREK’S sidekick, Don- so he wants perfection. He’s banished “Shrek’s trying to get the courage to ask key, is 2013 Chantilly High grad all the fairytale creatures from his land Fiona to spend time with him – and worry- Devyn Tinker. “Donkey’s a free because he only wants to rule over per- ing what he’ll do if his words fail him. The spirit, very talkative and energetic fect people.” song speaks to his humility as you see him all the time, no matter how he’s feel- However, the only way he can become shedding the ogre shell and becoming more ing,” said Tinker. “He always ques- king is by marrying a princess like Fiona. human.” tions the obvious so he can wrap his “He’s very proud and can be charming Cosker said the audience will also enjoy head around things. He’s also a little and charismatic,” said Boyd. the show’s energy and focus, plus the sing- slow to get jokes. He starts out com- “But he’s also mean, strict and ill-tem- ers and dancers in the ensemble. “The cho- pletely opposite of Shrek because he pered – and the subject of his height is reography and costumes are awesome,” he loves being around people.” off limits.” said. “People will step into a different world Bonnie Hobbs/Centr Tinker loves his role, too, because “It’s great playing him because he’s for two hours and have a good time.” “I get to be energetic, with arms just over-the-top with everything,” con- Jennifer LePaige, who studied at the flailing all over the place. It’s just a tinued Boyd. “He has a regal air of roy- American Musical and Dramatic Academy, lot of fun.” His favorite number is alty, but is touchy about his height, so portrays Princess Fiona. “She’s a sassy ball “Who I’d Be,” which Donkey sings he’s a very funny character to play.” But of fire, independent and a spitfire with her with Shrek and Fiona. “We sing Since Boyd is actually tall in real life, words,” said LePaige. “She just wants to find about whom each of us would be if he’ll be walking on his knees during the her true love; it’s her motivation for every- e View we could just escape the dragon,” show to be short. thing. She finds her storybook romance – said Tinker. “We’re expressing our He especially likes the number, which is different from what she expected dreams and thinking about who “What’s Up, Duloc?” which he sings. “It’s – but turns out to be better than anything From left are Glynn Cosker, Jennifer we’d be in the future.” Farquaad’s entrance song, makes fun of she’d wished for.” LePaige and Devyn Tinker, who portray He said the audience will like the other Broadway numbers and is very As one of her “dream roles,” said LePaige, Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey, respec- show’s humor and “the fact that it’s humorous,” said Boyd. Overall, he said, “I love it; I’ve wanted to play her forever. tively. based on a movie they already know. “This is a really funny, family-friendly We have a lot of the same characteristics. The music’s upbeat, there’s never a show with a great message – let your In my daily life, I feel like I fit Fiona be- a Dream Comes True,” because “It tells a lot of Fiona’s dull moment and the cast has a lot freak flag fly and don’t be afraid to be cause we’re both strong women.” story quickly, and Shrek’s playing with the dragon of chemistry.” different. And it’ll be really enjoyable to She especially likes her song, “This is How while I sing. This show is so much fun and really New Robinson Secondary grad watch.”

10 ❖ Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Paycheck Gender Wars?

and women can Across Northern be explained by looking at how Virginia, men pull the genders par- ticipate in the la- larger paychecks bor force differ- ently. A recent than women; study by the George Mason disparities larger than School for Re- gional Analysis national average. concluded that Arlington By Michael Lee Pope County has the Centre View highest labor force participa- hen Lola Arce de Quintela tion rate for first moved to Oakton 20 women in the Wyears ago, she noticed region while the something about the way District of Co- men and women arranged their professional lumbia has the careers around their family lives in North- lowest. Mean- ern Virginia. Men took high-powered jobs while, suburban with large paychecks, while women often areas of Fairfax dropped out of the workforce to take care County have of growing families. If women had full- much lower fe- time jobs, she says, they would often se- male participa- lect positions that were not as demand- tion rates than ing so they could focus their time and at- urban areas tention on their children while husbands such as Arling- and fathers pulled in six-figure salaries. ton or Alexan- “The other women who live on my block dria. are teachers,” said de Quintela, a “If you’re freelance translator. “Their husbands are looking at why attorneys or they work for the World men are earning Bank.” more, it’s be- On a national basis, women make 77 cause in those cents for every dollar men make. But here cases women in Northern Virginia the disparities are who might have greater, especially in wealthier areas. No- a higher earning where is this trend higher than 22124, the potential are not suburb of Oakton, where the average me- in the labor dian income for full-time female workers force, they are is $77,000. The men in that ZIP code pull staying home to raise a family,” said David in almost $130,000. That means women “If you’re looking at why men are earning more, it’s Versel, senior research associate at the Cen- who live in Oakton and are full-time, per- ter for Regional Analysis. “That’s obviously manent workers earn 60 percent of what because in those cases women who might have a less true than it was a generation or two men earn. ago, but that’s the easiest way of looking at “It’s very difficult to have a family and higher earning potential are not in the labor force, this.” raise kids when you have two people with Although the disparity between salaries high-powered careers that demand a lot they are staying home to raise a family.” earned by men and women are glaring, of time and attention,” said de Quintela. —David Versel, senior research associate at the Center for Regional Analysis researchers who look at the data warn not “So a lot of women tend to find work to jump to conclusions about gender in- that’s more flexible and not as demand- equality. These numbers show that men ing, which means they earn less money. than men. County ZIP code. That means men earn and women who live in the same ZIP It’s a trade off.” “Given the traditional understandings about 22 percent less than women here, a codes earn different salaries, it does not about who cares for children or aging par- phenomenon that indicates workers here say that they receive different salaries for CENSUS RECORDS show disparities tend ents, what we often see is that women take are attached to the labor force in a way doing the same work. They probably say to be greatest where people earn the most on those roles,” said Annie Rorem, policy that’s different from people at the top of more about how women and men ap- money. In the Fairfax Station ZIP code associate in the demographics research the earnings scale. proach the labor force differently than 22039, for example, the average annual group at Weldon Cooper Center for Public “What we are probably seeing in Bailey’s how employers choose to compensate male median salary is $134,000. That’s one Service at the University of Virginia. “We Crossroads is women who are nannies of their employees. of the highest in Northern Virginia. By con- often see differences in female and male families that make a lot of money,” said “This doesn’t necessarily mean that we trast, women in this area earn $86,000 a earnings that are related to, although I Veronique de Rugy, a senior research fel- are talking about any active gender in- year. That’s still a high salary for the region, would not necessarily say caused by, family low at the Mercatus Center at George Ma- equality in the sense of discrimination or but women who live in Fairfax Station earn structure.” son University. “They make a lot more men and women being paid different 64 cents for every $1 the men who live there This trend is less evident in ZIP codes money than their male counterparts who amounts for the exact same labor,” said make. where salaries are lower, and the roles are are working in construction or putting up Rorem. “One thing that’s important to Demographers say some of this may be even reversed in some of areas with the low- drywall.” keep in mind when you are looking at all explained by a concept they call “labor force est salaries. In Bailey’s Crossroads, for ex- full-time year-round workers is that one attachment,” which essentially means that ample, women earn $59,000. But men earn ACADEMICS WHO look at these numbers thing you don’t pick up is experience be- women are less attached to the labor force $46,000, the lowest salary of any Fairfax say the imbalance of salaries between men tween workers.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 ❖ 11 News Centreville Man Sentenced for Committing Arson

From Page 3 However, said Hoplamazian, “This case statements, he indicated his dislike of and mental-health evaluations and to com- is troubling because the defendant put people.” ply with his probation officer’s recommen- $110,000 restitution – $100,000 for the multiple people in grave danger – they Saying she didn’t believe incarceration dations regarding treatment. house he lived in and $10,000 for the home could have died. This wasn’t his intention, would do him any good, the prosecutor then In addition, the judge ordered Deleon to next door. but it was the scenario.” asked Roush to sentence Deleon to sub- pay $110,000 restitution and stated that, Defense attorney Rob Robertson told the Then, at the bench, the judge read to her- stance-abuse and mental-health treatment as a convicted felon, a sample of his DNA judge his client had no prior arrests. He also self the report of psychiatrist Charles and evaluation, plus “a lengthy period of would be entered into the state’s DNA data noted that 10 relatives and friends of Samenow, who’d examined Deleon. She probation.” base. “You have a lot of family support Deleon’s were in the front row of the court- said the doctor concluded the young man Robertson agreed, noting that his client here,” she told him. “Don’t let them down room to support him. Instead of having each needed further examination and treat- has been in jail since the incident, five and don’t let me down.” of them testify on his behalf, Robertson prof- ment. months ago. Afterward, outside the courtroom, fered to Roush, “Their testimony would be “The defendant did plead guilty to the Deleon chose not to speak before sentenc- Robertson explained that – before Deleon that ‘this was extremely out of character for malicious burning – a criminal felony,” said ing, but Roush spoke to him. “This is a seri- committed the crime – he’d been working him.’” Hoplamazian. “But clearly, there are men- ous crime and you’re very fortunate you and had had an argument with his boss. “He “He’s got some serious, mental-health is- tal handicaps and disturbances. I think, in didn’t kill anyone,” she said. was suffering from depression and was hav- sues that need to be addressed,” said Roush. the long run, what would be the most ben- She then sentenced him to five years in ing a delusion at the time of the incident,” And now that Deleon’s friends and relatives eficial is mental-health treatment. It’s dis- prison, suspending all that time, and placed said the attorney. “He’s a good kid who just know that, agreed Robertson, they’ll keep turbing what [Deleon] said he was seeing him on three years active probation. Roush suffered a break. I’m pleased with the out- “a close eye” on him. and feeling [at the time of the fire]. In his also ordered him to receive substance-abuse come – I think it’s the appropriate sentence.” Roundups From Page 3 who serve in it may now do so. They may needed Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and apply to join the Sept. 11-Nov. 15 session Food Donations Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Contact Annette ers are needed and when. of the Citizens Police Academy. It’s a free, Bosley at 703-988-9656, ext. 110, or The CLRC will match the needs to its reg- 10-week program put on by the Police De- For WFCM [email protected]. istered workers’ skills and set up the job. partment and is open to people who live or Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food The price for work will be negotiated. After work in this county. pantry urgently needs donations of canned the job is completed, employers are encour- Participants complete some 40 hours of vegetables (no green beans), vegetable oil; Meals on Wheels aged to provide the CLRC with feedback to learning to gain a better understanding of dry pasta, flour, canned fruit and meat, ensure that the work was done well and to and appreciation for police via a combina- white or brown rice (1- or 2-lb. bags), cold Volunteers their satisfaction and to make sure the work- tion of lectures, tours and hands-on activi- cereal, pancake mix, powdered and evapo- Fairfax County needs Meals on Wheels ers are fairly paid. ties. Topics covered include the 911 Call rated milk. Also needed are toilet paper, drivers in Chantilly and group Meals on Center, patrol, traffic stops, Adult Detention diapers, shampoo and baby wipes. (WFCM Wheels coordinators in both Chantilly and Center, gangs, financial crimes and SWAT clients cannot purchase toiletries with food Fairfax. Contact Volunteer Solutions at 703- Citizens Police team. stamps). 324-5406, TTY 711, To apply, go to http:// Bring all items to WFCM’S food pantry, [email protected] or Academy www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/services/citi- weekdays, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at 13888 visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ People interested in law enforcement and zens-police-academy.htm or email Metrotech Drive, near Papa John’s Pizza and olderadultservices/volunteer- who’d like to learn about the Fairfax County [email protected]. Kumon Learning Center, in Chantilly’s Sully solutions.htm. Police Department and meet many of those Place Shopping Center. Volunteers are School Notes

Email announcements to centreview@ $5,949,651 in non-federal matching sica L. McNamara, Samantha B. connectionnewspapers.com. Photos are Ashley Albright, of Centreville, funds to construct a new elementary Meason, Cortney A. Mecimore, welcome. earned a master degree. in management school at the U.S. Army installation at Tyler M. Miklovic, Tyler A. from Frostburg State University. Fort Belvoir and to renovate the existing Mondres, Scott J. Morrisette, William Long, at Thomas Jefferson elementary school at the base. Erin E. O’Neill, Caroline J. High School, has earned a gold medal at Marette Fan and Clara Park, of Otroba, Sun A Park, Suhas J. the Center for Excellence in Education’s Centreville, Graduated from Emory Col- Brooke Feichtl of Centerville was Patel, Amanda D. Phung, Gregory USA Biology Olympiad National Finals, lege. Fan was also named to the dean’s named to the dean’s list at Salisbury M. Preville, Sydney P. Pryor, and was named to Team USA 2014 for list. University. Michaela E. Reardon, Elizabeth L. International Biology Olympiad. Reilly, Meghan S. Reilly, Hunter Patrick Shea, of Centreville, was Christina Brooks and Christo- M. Reynolds, Natalie J. Lina Snyder Romero, of Chantilly one of seven James Madison University pher Carey, of Centreville, graduated Robertson, Michael F. Romar, High School, will have poetry published students chosen to participate in a pilot from Rochester Institute of Technology. Leah, Adrienne L. Sanchez, Kevin in “Still We Rise,” an anthology of youth program designed to get undergradu- J. Schwarz, Christopher L. poetry written during the 2013-14 ates majoring in political science, Mandana Abdollahzadeh, Schweinhart, Robert Slover, school year. international affairs, or public policy Akram A. Ahmed, Erin E. Clare C. Smith, Stephanie M. Sor, and administration to begin thinking Balaban, Melanie G. Baron, Kelly Rebekah Watkins, Daniel S. Chelsea Legendre, of Clifton, earlier about their career paths. Shea is R. Botten, John A. Bounds, Jo- Weon, Christina A. Wingfield, graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in a rising senior at JMU. He will serve as seph P. Brooke, Alicia M. Brown, Kaitlin R. Woelfel, Lauren M. communication studies from James head career peer advisor for the 2014- Robert T. Buckley, Philip A. Cal- Yates, Ah Lim Yoo, Ashley G. Madison University, and was named the With Honors 15 academic year. las, Kathryn E. Castro, Antonio K. Yum, Kyle J. Perry, Jose B. the president’s list for the 2014 spring Chelsea Legendre of Clifton, Choi, Dylan J. Daniel, Matthew Alcantara, Randy P. Chaing, Sung semester. Hayley Davis and Grace Martin, M. Davis, Patrick-Henry Deegan, M. Cho, Seo Woo Chung, Holly A. daughter of Fran and Dennis of Centreville, were named to the honor Blair C. Duncan, Hannah R. Clark, Connor S. Culleiton, Anton Brandon Waite, of Clifton, was Legendre, graduated with roll at the University of Kansas. Ehreth, Amanda B. Eliasoph, S. Dahbura, William D. Ermlick, named to the dean’s honor roll at the honors from James Madison Kimberly E. Eliasoph, Jessica M. Matthew C. Grace, Yunji Im, University of Mississippi. Virginia Tech awarded Jessica Sun, Evans, Brandon C. Fiala, Daniel Allen Jang, Hamoun Khalili University. Chelsea has been of Centreville, the Pamplin Leadership W. Garmon, Cameron S. Gibson, Hosseinabad, Daniel M. Kim, Shelby Romine, of Centreville, has named to the president’s list Award offered through University Hon- Matthew D. Gilroy, Matthew W. Jenying A. Lam, Valery Luna, been named to the dean’s list at for the spring semester. She ors for the 2014-15 academic year. Glowacki, Waqas Hamid, Pavel Anish Luthra, Peter J. Mayman Bucknell University also graduated Cum Laude Hovhannisyan, Justin J. Hwang, and Melissa M. Millis, all of Timothy Ruiter of TJHSST (bio- Andrew J. Kim, Elissa E. Kim, Na Centerville, were named to the dean’s Alexandra Sallberg, of with a BA degree in Commu- medical engineering) won the National Hyun Kim, Andrew H. Kwon, Woo list at Virginia Tech. Centreville, was named to the dean’s list nication Studies from James Merit University of Georgia Scholarship. Jin Kye, Luisa Josephine Q. at Eastern Kentucky University. Madison University. Lacsamana, Erika L. Larson, Jef- Will Long, of Thomas Jefferson High Fairfax County Public Schools frey K. Lawall, Michael R. Lazear, School for Science and Technology, won David Chong, Olivia Delisi, Ruiz-Stupi, Theresa Gordon and has been awarded $23,798,603 in grant David Lee, Shea D. Lewis, Mat- a gold medal and finished in fifth place Hannah Godfrey, Si-Jin Joo, An- Gabriela Skura graduated from federal funds by the U.S. Department of thew C. Malinowski, Andrea M. at the 25th International Biology Olym- drea Marie Kubota, Benjamin Marymount University. Defense which will be combined with Martello, Kacey E. 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Mental Health First Aid. 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at the Pennino Building, MONDAY/AUG. 11 12011 Government Center Parkway, MONDAY/AUG. 4 ESL Book Club. 7 p.m. at the Fairfax. Public education program Build Your Community Special Needs Workshop. 9 a.m.- Centreville Regional Library, 14200 from the Fairfax-Falls Church 2:30 p.m. at George Mason St. Germain Drive. Adults learning Community Services Board Wellness University, 4400 University Drive, English meet to discuss a book and Health Promotion. Over a two- The HUB - Building 56, Fairfax. For chosen by the group. Call 703-830- day course, certified instructors help brothers and sisters of children with 2223. people learn to assist someone Support Your Local special needs: Unique Concerns, developing or experiencing a mental Unique Opportunities. Free. Visit health problem or crisis. $25. Visit fcps.edu/cco/prc/resources/events/ TUESDAY/AUG. 12 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hscode/ Businesses. for more. English Conversation Group. 10:30 ereg/ ESL Book Club. 7 p.m. at the a.m. at the Chantilly Regional Registration.aspx?groupID=47. Centreville Regional Library, 14200 Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. St. Germain Drive. Adults learning Practice English with other students. TUESDAY/AUG. 19 English meet to discuss a book Call 703-502-3883. chosen by the group. Call 703-830- NOVA Registration Closes. 2223. Registration for Northern Virginia THURSDAY/AUG. 14 Community College’s 16-week fall semester and the first 8-week term TUESDAY/AUG. 5 English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. at the Chantilly Regional Library, closes. Classes begin Aug. 20. Visit www.connectionnewspapers.com English Conversation Group. 10:30 4000 Stringfellow Road. Practice www.nvcc.edu. Call 703-323-3000 a.m. at the Chantilly Regional English with other students. Call 703- for more.

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Email announcements to centreview@ winning director. Visit Eric Dobell reads minds and predicts Arts in the Park Performance. 10 storytime with stories, songs and connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, www.fairfaxjubilaires.org for more. the future, or does he? Door prize a.m. E.C. Lawrence Park activities. Age 2 with adult. Call 703- time, location, description and contact for drawing. Call 703-502-3883. Amphitheatre, 5040 Walney Road, 502-3883. event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- Chantilly. Featuring GoodLife Storytime. 1:30 p.m. at Chantilly CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Theater. Free. Call 703-631-0013. Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is FRIDAY/JULY 25 Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- Boys Basketball Camp. Centreville Road. Early literacy program with fore event. and Westfield High School work Dairy Days. 1, 2 or 3 p.m. at Sully stories and activities for children age together to offer three sessions of Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully SUNDAY/JULY 27 3-5 with adult. Call 703-502-3883. basketball camp for ages 7-15. Way, Chantilly. Make ice cream and Udvar-Hazy Center Summer Get Fit. 6-7:30 p.m. at Virginia Golf ONGOING Session III July 28-Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-3 butter the old-fashioned way. $5 for Concert Series. 6-7 p.m. at Center, 5801 Clifton Road, Clifton. Evenings on the Ellipse Summer p.m. daily. Cost is $150 per session in county, $7 for out of county. Visit Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Meet in the pro shop. Golf program for May registrants, $160 per session for youth interested in learning golf Concert Series. Thursdays through www.fairfax.gov/parks/sully. Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly. for June registrants and $170 in July. for the first time. Bring golf clubs. Aug. 28. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fairfax Loudoun Jazz Ensemble will play a Discounts available. Camps feature $30 for golf balls. Email County Government Center, 12000 concert. Free. Visit http:// free throw contests, a daily raffle, SATURDAY/JULY 26 [email protected] with name, Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. airandspace.si.edu/events/calendar/ championship tournament and more. Summer Basketball Camp. 9 a.m.-1 age, parents name and contact info, Whether you like jazz, big band, ?month=7&year=2014 for more. Contact coach Doug Ewell at 703- p.m. at KCPC Gym, 15451 Lee Benefit Concert to register. bluegrass, or Latin pop, there is sure . 6 p.m. at Epicure 488-6406 or [email protected] or Highway, Centreville. Registration Ravenous Readers. 7 p.m. at to be something for everyone. Rain Cafe, 1104 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Coach Patrick Hally at required. $25 for members, $40 for Centreville Regional Library, 14200 or shine. Free. Visit http:// Allison Ashforth for The World Race, [email protected] for more. non members. Visit www.sfsbasket St. Germain Drive. Book discussion www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ featuring Dr. Robinson’s Fiasco. Whodunit? Mystery Workshop and ball.myevent.com to register. group for teens in grades 7-12. Call performances/ellipse.htm for more. Donations accepted to support an 11 Performance. Plant Clinic. Registration for 2014 Northern Monday-Friday, July 10:30 a.m. at Chantilly month mission trip. Visit 703-830-2223. 21-Aug. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Center for Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Virginia Senior Olympics. Online www.allisonashforth.theworldrace.org the Arts, 9419 Battle St., Manassas. Road. Master gardeners provide registration for the 2014 Northern for more. Teens and adults can hone their horticultural tips, information, WEDNESDAY/JULY 30 Virginia Senior Olympics is open mystery skills at this performance techniques and advice to home A Novel Society. 7 p.m. at Centreville now. Events will take place Sept. 13- camp. Register at www.center-for- gardeners. Call 703-502-3883. MONDAY/JULY 28 Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain 24 at 19 different venues throughout the-arts.org or call 703-330-2787. Peaceful Paws. 10:30 a.m. at Sully Book Club. 1 p.m. at Centreville Drive. Book discussion group. “Wild Northern Virginia. Registration forms Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Swans: Three Daughters of China” by are available at senior centers, Stringfellow Road. Children can meet Drive. Empire of the Summer Moon Jung Chang. Call 703-830-2223. community centers and senior THURSDAY/JULY 24 and read to a trained therapy dog for Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall residences or by calling 703 228- Fairy Tale Writing Workshop. a 15-minute session. Especially for of the Comanches, the Most Powerful 4721. Deadline to register is Aug. 29 10:30 a.m. at Chantilly Regional children with developmental Indian Tribe in American History by THURSDAY/JULY 31 by mail and Sept. 5 online. Adults 50 Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. challenges. Bring a book or choose Samuel C. Gwynne. Call 703-830- Fairy Tale Writing Workshop. years of age by Dec. 30, 2014, Learn to write a fairy tale, for one from the library. Call 703-502- 2223. 10:30 a.m. at Chantilly Regional residing in a sponsoring jurisdiction, children in grades 3 and 4. Call 703- 3883. Duct Tape Crafting. 2 p.m. at Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. are eligible to compete. Fee is $12. 502-3883. Surf’s Up. 10:30 a.m. at Centreville Centreville Regional Library, 14200 Learn to write a fairy tale, for Visit www.nvso.us for more. PJ Library Book Buddies. 2 p.m. at Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain St. Germain Drive. Decorate and children in grades 3 and 4. Call 703- D-Day: Normandy 1944. at the Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Drive. Stories and activities for create with colorful duct tape. Bring 502-3883. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Stringfellow Road. Stories and crafts children ages 3-5 with adult. Call something to cover, like a bag, shoes, Spectacular Science. 10:30 a.m. at Air and Space Museum Pkwy., related to Jewish culture and 703-830-2223. binder or belt. For teens. Call 703- Centreville Regional Library, 14200 Chantilly. A movie about D-Day and traditions. Ages 2-5 with caregiver, Paws for Reading. 3 p.m. at Chantilly 830-2223. St. Germain Drive. Explore the those who gave their lives. Free. siblings welcome. Call 703-502-3883 Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow secrets of fireworks, bubbles and Visitwww.si.edu/Imax/Movie/133. or contact Jennifer.DeAngelis@ Road. Children can meet and read to more with Mad Science. For ages 6- Singing. 7:30 p.m. at Lord of Life jccnv.org with questions. a trained therapy dog for a 15- TUESDAY/JULY 29 12. Call 703-830-2223. Lutheran Church, 13421 Twin Lakes Eric Dobell: Mind Invader. 7 p.m. at minute session. Bring a book or Toddlin’ Twos. 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Drive, Clifton. The Fairfax Jubil-Aires Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 choose one from the library. Call at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 rehearse every Wednesday which Stringfellow Road. Psychic magician 703-502-3883. Stringfellow Road. Early literacy THURSDAY/JULY 31-SUNDAY/AUG. 3 includes training by an award- 4-H Fair. July 31-Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Come join the old-fashioned, country fun at the 4-H Fair. $7 parking fee. Call CENTREVILLE 703-437-9101.

The Anglican Church of the Ascension FRIDAY/AUG. 1 Traditional Ready for School Storytime. 2 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Anglican Services Stringfellow Road. Early literacy 1928 Book of storytime program for children ready to be on their own without caregivers Common Prayer or siblings. Age 4-5. Call 703-502- 1940 Hymnal 3883.

Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays FRIDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 1-3 (with Church School and Nursery) Musical Theater. Several showtimes. at The Alliance Theater, Chantilly All Summer One Service 10am High School, 4201 Stringfellow Road, 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA Chantilly. A production of “Shrek: 703-830-3176 • www.ascension-acc.org The Musical.” $16. Visit Radical Encounters with Jesus www.thealliancetheatre.org/ for showtimes.

SATURDAY/AUG. 2 Crime Solvers 5K. 8 a.m. at Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax. The 2nd Crime Solvers 5K race and free kids run. $25 through July 4, $30 after, $35 the morning of the event. To register visit www.crimesolvers5k.com. Plant Clinic. 10:30 a.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Master gardeners provide horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice to home gardeners. Call 703-502-3883. Drive-in Movie. Food and children’s activities 6-8 p.m., movie begins at dark. Starlight Cinema, 5860 Trinity Parkway. “Casablanca” plays at the drive-in. Watch from your car or bring blankets to lounge on. Bring a radio to listen outdoors. Free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ performances or call 703-324-8662 To highlight your faith community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 highlight your faith community, To Communities of Worship b b for more. 14 ❖ Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Westfield Rising Senior Gibson Commits to Army

Standout free safety. buzz around the school even more than usual, which was unfortunately ruined the fter playing defensive end and next Saturday. running back in his early years, AJames Gibson made the switch Q: What is something you’ve to free safety as a sophomore to learned from your first three join the Westfield varsity football team. The seasons that can help you this results have been fruitful for Gibson, who year? received first-team all-district and second- Gibson: Just play. Especially my sopho- team all-region accolades. On July 21, more year, I would think way too much. I’ve Gibson, a rising senior, committed to play been in the system for three years now and for Army. have it down, I just need to play and help Westfield has reached the region cham- others around me to ultimately reach our pionship game three years in a row, two goal of a state championship. with Gibson at free safety, but each year the Bulldogs have ended their season one win Q: Who is your favorite music shy of the state playoffs. Gibson is hoping artist? Why? experience gained can help propel the Bull- Gibson: J. Cole is my favorite artist. Parts dogs further in 2014. of his music relate to me and he tells a story Gibson recently participated in a Q&A via about his life and all he’s been through to email. Centre View file photo get to where he is now. I always listen to Westfield free safety James Gibson makes a tackle during his sophomore him on game day. Q: You committed to Army on season. Monday. What made Army the right Q: What is your favorite movie? choice for you? this year. Q&A niques and everything will be fine. It’s a Gibson: Tie between “Kevin Hart: Let Me Gibson: Great combination of academics demanding position, but at the same time Explain” and the James Bond movies. and football. Loved the place overall. Espe- Q: At what age did you start play- very fun. cially because I expected it to be prison-like ing football? Have you always been Q: Do you play video games? If so, when you hear military school. Beautiful a safety? When did you realize Q: Do you play any other sports at which one is your favorite? place overall. Coaches made me feel com- playing college football was a Westfield? Gibson: Yes, NCAA is my favorite. fortable and the players were comfortable possibility for you? Gibson: Yes, I ran track my first two years. around them even though they were new Gibson: I started playing football at 7 I played lacrosse this past year and will play Q: What is your favorite hobby coaches. years old. I was a defensive end at first, then lacrosse and run track my senior year, as outside of football? running back up until my sophomore year well. Gibson: Playing sports with my friends. Q: Westfield has lost in the region when I made the switch FS to play on the championship game each of the varsity team. I realized playing college foot- Q: What is your favorite athletic Q: What location is the farthest last three seasons (Gibson played ball [was a possibility] the spring of my moment from your first three years you have traveled from the Wash- in two of those games). How did it sophomore year when a few colleges came at Westfield? ington, D.C. metro area? feel to finish one win shy of states by the school to meet me. Gibson: My favorite moment was the Lake Gibson: Liberia. I go every year to visit multiple years in a row? How do Braddock game (2013 region semifinals). my dad and other family. those experiences affect your Q: What qualities, physical or We came back and made it past Thanksgiv- outlook on this season? mental, does it take to make a ing which we had not done the past two Q: Are you a pro sports fan? If so, Gibson: To make it that far each year and good safety? years. Scoring the touchdown with the who are your favorite teams? lose is bittersweet. This season we plan on Gibson: Mentally, in our system at [field goal] block from Chase [Koon] was Gibson: Yes: Pittsburgh Steelers and Mi- winning and advancing past that game. A Westfield playing safety takes a lot because amazing, as well to see all 10 guys running ami Heat. lot of experience was gained in each of those you are an extension of the coaches on the down to help me, especially Donteiro games, which will help us moving forward field. Physically, you just need the right tech- [Moore] at the end. That game created a — Jon Roetman Swimming

girls. In the 13-14 boys’ and girls’ events, Poplar Tree Relay Marcelo Coray and Nick David came in first and second for the boys, while Lauren Wins Boost Pirates Young and Haley Alderman came in second and third for the girls. To round out the To Victory freestyle series, Pirates swimmers Evan On Saturday, July 19, the Poplar Tree Pi- Baker and Jack David placed first and third rates outswam the visiting Mantua Marlins in the boys 15-18 event, and Brianna Fridy in another down-to-the-finish victory to finished second for the girls. close out the 2014 season with a NVSL Di- In the backstroke events, the Pirates’ 8- vision 5 record of 4-1. and-under boys Adrian Coray and Ben Adrian Coray and Luke Virostek kicked Farello finished second and third, and off the 8-and-under freestyle events, finish- Lauren Radcliffe placed second for the girls. ing first and third for the boys, while For the 9-10 boys’ event, Nicholas Martin Marissa Erickson and Sydney Erickson took third, while Emma Chernisky finished placed first and third for the girls. In the 9- first in the girls’ age group. Parker Agan 10 age group, Kai Taft won the boys’ event, placed third for the 11-12 boys, and Natalie and Neha Balaji came in first for the girls. Farello came in third in the 11-12 girls In the 11-12 events, Nels Williams placed Photo contributed event. In the 13-14 backstroke events, second and Parker Agan finished third for The 13-14 Pirate ladies 100-meter medley relay of Haley Alderman, Marcelo Coray placed first for the boys, the boys, while Sara Radcliffe and Natalie Lauren Young, Julia Young and Corinne Kominski set a new team record Farello took second and third place for the with a time of 1:02:19. Also in the photo is Coach Blake Chamlee. See Swimming, Page 16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 ❖ 15 Sports Swimming From Page 15 girls’ 200-medley relay. the Fair Oaks Sharks on Saturday, July 19 The Pirates closed out the meet with a for the final NVSL “A” meet of 2014. On the while Lauren Young and Julia Young took win in the boys’ 18-and-under 200- freestyle day to honor their nine graduating seniors, first and third for the girls. To close out the mixed-age relay events thanks to the team the Riptide captured the Division 6 cham- backstroke events, Pirate swimmer Michael of Nels Williams, Kai Taft, Marcelo Coray, pionship with a decisive 268-152 win over Amico came in second in the boys’ 15-18 and Evan Baker. the Sharks. age group, while Hannah Warnick and Katie Poplar Tree finished victorious in this last The Riptide dominated the freestyle Dingman came in second and third in the match up of the 2014 season with a final events claiming eight of 10 first-place girls’ 15-18 event. score of 223-197. points. For the boys, Charles Beamon (8U), Moving into breaststroke, the Pirates con- Single individual event winners: Marissa Jason Cheifetz (9-10), Anthony Arcomona tinued their streak with the 8-and-under Erickson (8-and-under free), Lauren (11-12), and Geoffrey Eisenhart (13-14) boys’ team of Blake Madsen and Nick Radcliffe (8-and-under fly), Adrian Coray won their events. For the girls, Neha Chernisky taking first and second, and Ava (8-and-under free), Ben Farello (8-and-un- Srinivasan (8U), Maddie Whitton (9-10), Bartnik placing third for the girls. der fly), Blake Madsen (8-and-under Didi Pace (13-14), and Chloe Hicks (15-18) Breaststroker Kellen Nie finished third in breast), Emma Chernisky (9-10 back), and won theirs. Second-place performances the boys 9-10 event, and Neha Balaji and Julia Young (13-14 back). were turned in by William Whitton (8U), JoJo Ellis placed first and second in the Double individual event winners: Neha Owen Thomas (9-10), Becca Matthews (11- event for the girls’ age group. In the 11-12 Photo contributed Balaji (9-10 free, breast), Kai Taft (9-10 free, 12), Sarah Boyle (13-14), Patrick Kearney events, Sam Brunner came in third for the Summer Franconeri and Austen fly), Mary Kominski (11-12 breast, fly), (15-18) and Serena Emanuel (15-18), while boys, and Mary Kominski came in first for Bundy secured two victories each Marcelo Coray (13-14 free, back), Fletcher Jack Kelly (8&Under), Jordan Banzon (13- the girls. In the 13-14 age group, Fletcher for the Sully Station II Piranhas. Madsen (13-14 breast, fly), and Evan Baker 14), Nick McGrath (15-18) and Skyla Madsen placed first for the boys, while (15-18 free, fly). Davidson (15-18) claimed third-place Corinne Kominski finished second for the and the Marlins continued into the relay points. girls. To round out the breaststroke series, events, Poplar Tree’s 8-and-under 100- Maintaining their momentum in back- Michael Amico came in third for the 15-18 freestyle relay teams of Ben Farello, Nick Sully Station II Closes stroke, the Riptide swept three races. For boys, and Brianna Fridy and Julia Brunner Chernisky, Luke Virostek, and Adrian Coray the 8U boys, Charles Beamon was first, placed second and third in the girls’ event. won it for the boys, while the girls’ team of Regular Season William Whitton was second and Logan The Pirate butterfly swimmers kicked off Emily Radcliffe, Marissa Erickson, Ava The Sully Station II Piranhas closed out Dahm was third. Geoffrey Eisenhart was the fly events strong, with 8-and-under Bartnik, and Lauren Radcliffe, and took it their regular season with their trademark first, Charlie Gunn second and Scott Pisarcik swimmers Ben Farello, Blake Madsen and for the girls. flair and celebratory style in an A meet third for the 13-14 boys, while Chloe Hicks Luke Virostek sweeping the boys event with Pirate victories continued in the boys’ and against Crosspointe on July 19. Swimmers claimed first, Maggie Blondin second and a 1-2-3 finish, and Lauren Radcliffe and girls’ 9-10 age group 100-medley relay and parents alike sang, danced, and cheered Alexa McAnally third for the 15-18 girls. Marissa Erickson taking first and second for events, with the team of Nicholas Martin, as teammates turned in 37 best times and a Additional first-place backstrokers included the girls age group. Following up on the Josh Thomas, Kai Taft, and Adrian Kim win- few fingertip finishes. Olivia Masterson (11-12) and Lauren strong finishes in the 8-and-under events, ning the event for the boys and Emma SS2 showed their talent across all age Stovall (13-14). Multiple second-place fin- Kai Taft won the boys’ 9-10 event, and Elena Chernisky, Neha Balaji, Elena Benson and groups, led by double-event winners Sum- ishes were achieved by Ella Thomas (8&Un- Benson took second place in the girls’ 9-10 Lily Anne Agan taking it for the girls. mer Franconeri and Austen Bundy. der), Andrew Boyle (9-10), Chanel Cogan event. In the 11-12 races, Conner Madsen Poplar Tree’s Natalie Farello, Mary Franconeri captured 8U girls backstroke (13-14), and Joey Castro (15-18). Third- finished second for the boys, and Mary Kominski, Sara Radcliffe and Lauren (24.97) and breaststroke (32.13) while place finishes were recorded by Natalie Kominski and Sara Radcliffe came in first Erickson won the girls’ 11-12 100-medley Bundy took home 15-18 boys’ back (32.12) Orwat (8&Under), Owen Thomas (9-10), and second for the girls. In the 13-14 age event. and fly (29.16). They were joined in vic- Caitlin Kelliher (9-10), Anthony Tonthat group, Pirate swimmers Fletcher Madsen The 100-medley team of Marcelo Coray, tory by freestylers Angela Cai (35.81), Ben (11-12), and Catie Gunn (11-12). and Nick David placed first and second, Fletcher Madsen, Nick David and Jared Wu (27.65), and Harmon Saint Germain With a comfortable lead, the Riptide while Haley Alderman and Julia Young Brennan was victorious in the 13-14 boys’ (28.93) who out-touched his opponent by breaststrokers began their events. Seven placed second and third for the girls. To event. In the 13-14 girls’ event, the team of .01. Riptide swimmers won their races: Michael close out the butterfly events, Evan Baker Julia Young, Corinne Kominski, Haley Al- Backstrokers Brantley Cervarich (39.15) Hart (9-10), Gabriella Borsato ( 9-10), Jack won the boys 15-18 event, and Briley derman, and Lauren Young set a new team and Caitlin Campbell (35.48) joined in the Liskey (11-12), Olivia Masterson (11-12), Rickard and Hannah Warnick placed sec- record with a finish of 1:02:19. winning ways, followed by breaststrokers Thomas Beamon (13-14), Leo Wang (swim- ond and third in the 15-18 girls’ age group. Hannah Warnick, Julia Brunner, Brianna Faith Alston (38.59), Flynn Crisci (37.79), ming up to 15-18) and Skyla Davidson (15- As the close matchup between the Pirates Fridy, and Katie Dingman won the 15-18 and Michael Jiang (35.61). The 13-14 girls 18). Five swimmers achieved second places: swept breaststroke on the shoulders of Griffin Osterhout (8U), Anthony Tonthat Lauren Peters (42.77), Hope Alston (43.46), (11-12), Joel Cheifetz (13-14), Jacquelyn and Hailey Steen (45.74) swimming up an Hart (13-14), and Reilly Tweddle (15-18). age group. The final individual victory of Seven swimmers took third: Allison Nguyen the day was captured by Karenna Hall in (8U), Andrew Boyle (9-10), David Barron fly (36.99). (11-12), Megan Vu (11-12), Scott Pisarcik Additional points were put on the board (13-14), Abby Borsato (13-14), and by Hayley Norris, Caroline Li, Carly Logan, Meredith Matz (15-18). Jocelyne Amos (in another .01 finish), Dor- The power of the Riptide butterfly squad othy Cervarich, Anthony Kang, Kellen was on full display with eight swimmers Campbell, Liliana Glancy (swimming up securing firsts: Neha Srinivasan (8U), two age groups), Will Davis, Harrison Saint Maddie Whitton (9-10), Anthony Arcomona Germain, Avril Fernandez, Aidan Crisci, (11-12), Catie Gunn (11-12), Leo Wang John Henry Stamper, Taylor Smith, and (13-14), Didi Pace (13-14), Joey Castro (15- Delaney Kennedy. Colin Brown anchored 18) and Alexa McAnally (15-18). The depth the 11-12 boys’ relay and combined with of the Riptide fliers was demonstrated with teammates Brantley, Aidan, and Anthony to five second-place finishes by William capture a thrilling win. Beamon (11-12), Becca Matthews (11-12), Sarah Boyle (13-14), Patrick Kearney (15- 18), and Allison Meredith (15-18) and Virginia Run third-place races by Jack Kelly (8Under), Jason Cheifetz (9-10), Thomas Beamon (13- Photo contributed Completes 14), and Chanel Cogan (13-14). Pictured are the Virginia Run Riptide seniors: (front row) Serene During the intermission before relays, the Emanuel, Maggie Blondin, Mary Masterson, (back row) Andrew Undefeated Season Riptide honored their nine graduating high Meredith, Daniel Matthews, Nick Benedetto, Meghan Heick, Morgan Knowing their undefeated season was at Tweddle and Joey Castro. stake, the Virginia Run Riptide welcomed See Swimming, Page 19 16 ❖ Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com SYA’s Inaugural Fall Coming Volleyball Season Fall 2014 September 8th–November 7th All practices and games will be during the week—your weekends remain free! MISSION PRACTICE/ The mission of Southwestern Youth MATCH SCHEDULE Association Volleyball (SYAV) is to provide Practices will be 5:45–7:15pm or 7:15–8:45pm Western Fairfax County area youth with the on Monday or Tuesday. Games will take place opportunity to play recreational and competi- 5:45–7:15pm or 7:15–8:45pm on Wednesday or tive volleyball in a controlled environment that Thursday. Exact time and day of the week will provides entertainment and enjoyment. SYAV depend on gym availability. The practice night House Volleyball will focus on development and time will be assigned on the coach’s of volleyball skills. schedule needs. LEVELS OF PLAY HOUSE VOLLEYBALL • Elementary School, 4th–6th grades PROGRAM • Middle School, 7th–8th grades The SYAV House Volleyball program is • High School, 9th–12th grades designed as a developmental, recreational • Coed House league Play league. Teams will be balanced as much as REGISTRATION possible with mixed abilities—from new- comer to players with more advanced INFORMATION skills. For players who desire a level Players must register online at of play where all players have www.syasports.org advanced skill levels, it is recom- BETWEEN JUNE 1 & AUGUST mended that you should sign up for a club or 29, the cost of the league is $100 per player. travel volleyball team instead of SYAV House. AFTER AUGUST 29, an additional $20 late SYAV plays as a coed volleyball league and fee will be charged. conducts coed volleyball clinics for younger FAIRFAX COUNTY FEE: If your child lives players. outside of Fairfax County, you will be assessed TRAVEL LEAGUE FOR an additional $30. 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18 ❖ Centre View ❖ July 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com A Battle— Sports Hopefully Not to the Premature Swimming Death By KENNETH B. LOURIE From Page 16 One of my ongoing major concerns is the origin of the miscellaneous symptoms I school senior swimmers: Nick Benedetto, irregularly experience. Obviously I don’t Maggie Blondin, Joey Castro, Serene want to think they’re cancer-related, so Emanuel, Meghan Heick, Mary Masterson, assessing them becomes minding what potentially matters. Moreover, since I don’t Daniel Matthews, Andrew Meredith, and want to believe the cancer is actually harm- Morgan Tweddle. These scholar athletes ing me, convincing myself that what I feel will all pursue higher education with ca- might be important to share with my oncolo- reer goals that range from engineering to gist is almost a fool’s errand. Though I’ve medicine, from computer science to exer- been in this situation going on nearly five and cise physiology. one half years now, I am still stubborn and stupid about my reality. And though I further Swimmers from Virginia Run benefit from realize that pretending doesn’t work, and the Wrinkle Family Scholarship Fund that denial is hard to maintain when you receive awards $500 grants to eligible senior swim- chemotherapy every three weeks, still, mers. accepting the various symptoms as cancer After the presentation of scholarships and has been too scary for me to consider; so I gifts to the graduating seniors and their haven’t/don’t. Perhaps it’s the treatment (I tell myself families, the Riptide swimmers dove back constantly), and the cumulative effect on my in for the relays. The Riptide maintained body of non-stop chemotherapy every three their momentum and won eight of 12 re- Photo by Stacey Huse weeks for five-plus years, save for a year lays, guaranteeing the meet victory, an un- Sully Station celebrated the graduation of a record 13 seniors, during when I was able to take a “targeted therapy” defeated season, and the Division 6 cham- the final meet of the season, Saturday, July 19. Pictured from top left pill, Tarceva, at home every day, that is mani- pionship. are: Emma Sax, Amy Layne, Grace McKnight, Megan Hickey, Megan festing itself? As I may have joked, being a cancer patient is all it’s cracked up to be. In On Saturday, July 26, the Virginia Run Humphrey, Zoe Hemmer, Sam Wilson, Danial Okhovvatgiliani, Michael one delivery system or another, I have been pool will be a busy place as the Riptide host McPherson, Skyler White, Josh Dill and Jake Bowen. Missing: Logan receiving treatment for almost 64 months. It the Divisionals Meet, where the top two Haddock. seems only logical that my body would at swimmers in each stroke and each age some juncture begin to feel the effects from group from the teams in Division 6 will com- final swims and then took their long-antici- mating his Butterfly time by 7.80 percent, that kind of long-term exposure, though my pete for awards and a chance to swim at pated final walk across the Sully Station while in backstroke, Stockel improved by lab work doesn’t necessarily reflect it, other than for the kidney and liver issues with the NVSL All-Star meet. pool deck. Most of the team and many 5.48 percent and Johnson by 5.02 percent. which you regular readers are familiar. I alumni turned out for the event and lunch Tyler Whitacre also sliced significant time would imagine there has to be some wear- that followed. off his backstroke, winning the 8U boys’ and-tear-type fatigue. I mean, 64 months of SSTs Lose to Riverside Gardens was perhaps the SSTs event with an improvement of 5.1 percent. fairly toxic materials swirling around in your toughest opponent this season. Still the Finally 12-year-old Elise Mozeleski, swim- blood system and interacting with all your Riverside Gardens SSTs cheered, executed three sweeps and ming up in the 15-18 girls’ backstroke, won organs; not exactly a recipe for normalcy. It can’t be one big happy family in there, if you As the NVSL summer swim season draws set many personal best records. Leah the race, slashing .34 percent from her time, know what I mean. There has to be some to a close, teams across Northern Virginia Mozeleski, Madison Moon and Brooke breaking her own record for the fourth time disagreements. So far, however, apparently are gearing up for divisional meets and team Patten swept the 9-10 freestyle with this season. not; at least as indicated by my labs and banquets. But the celebration is bittersweet Mozeleski leading the pack followed by Monday, the SSTs hosted Brookfield in the scans, which if certain levels changed would to many teams as they say goodbye to this Moon in second and Patten in third. Patten final “B” meet of the season. The meet went likely warrant a retreat of some kind. year’s seniors. This is especially true for the shaved 2.26 percent off her swim time. The long as most of the team, including the se- Perhaps what I feel is simply my age. How would I know? I’ve never been this age Sully Station SSTs. A record 13 swimmers 9-10 girls did it again in backstroke, this niors, showed up to get in one last swim before; but certainly it’s possible, maybe leave the team this year to start new chap- time Moon reached the wall first, followed and register new times for the upcoming even probable. For all I know, this is what age ters in their lives; all going to college, sev- by Parker Brooks in second and Avery Moon, divisional meet. Even the team’s 4-, 5- and 60 feels like. Maybe all that I feel – and all eral swimming for their school or club team. in third. The 15-18 boys also crushed the 6-year-old Mini-Stars competed, many for that I worry about – is simply the aging proc- These swimmers are beloved by the SSTs, backstroke as Collin Fiala beat out the rest the first time this season. Best times were ess, and this allows me to rationalize away often leading the team in spirit and cama- for the win. Sam Wilson and Matthew crushed all around, as 38 swims earned my worst fears. Or, and this is the worst-case scenario, the age symptoms could be mask- raderie. Saturday’s final Division 5 “A” meet McPherson finished second and third, re- personal best marks, many by well more ing the cancer symptoms, and yours truly at home was an emotional one, as the SSTs spectively. than 10 percent. The mood was jubilant as continuing to do nothing about either is way fell to Riverside Gardens, finishing the sea- Five personal-best marks stood out this the team came together. past pretending and denying; it’s almost irre- son in third place. The Seniors cheered on week. Mitchell Basham, Cayman Johnson In the final week of the season, SSTs pre- sponsible, and disrespectful even, to the their summer family for one last time, and Nicholas Stockel, 11-12 swimmers, pare for the Divisional meet to be held, Sat- efforts being made – by myself and others, to keep me alive. After all, keeping a stage IV, teared-up along with their parents before each set new best times, with Basham deci- urday, July 26 at Mantua. non small cell lung cancer/terminal patient alive for as long as I’ve survived doesn’t exactly happen by accident. 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ferret up for adoption. Hammer said that occasionally, animals next door to its main Fairfax office, its vol- Humane Society of “Our main goal is to adopt as many ani- will be dropped off at the Humane Society unteers sort donations, operate cash regis- mals as we can out,” she said. “By having of Fairfax County with no note. ters, and wait on customers. With the ex- Fairfax County people adopt, we can take in more animals.” “One Sunday morning a few years ago, ception of one paid staff member, the pro- The Humane Society of Fairfax County someone left a tiny dog on the porch,” Ham- ceeds from thrift shop sales go toward the seeks adopters. has a main office in Fairfax and a farm in mer said. “I found him, and took him to the shelter’s operating costs. Centreville. The farm is home to horses as vet as we always do. My daughter had been The Humane Society also offers a pet food By Kara Coleman well as 27 dogs. looking for a small dog, and she ended up pantry as a service to the community. Centre View A full-time manager lives on the farm to adopting that one.” “People who are in care for the animals, and if people want to Hammer said that need of assistance ccording to the Humane Society adopt a horse or dog from the farm, they drop-offs don’t hap- “Our main goal is to and are unable to of the United States 2013 Annual must go through the manager to apply. pen often. Many of adopt as many animals buy food for their AReport, 118,328 animals were The Fairfax office is also a home for cats the animals the Hu- pets can come here cared for last year by the Hu- who are waiting to be adopted out to fami- mane Society re- and get free pet mane Society and its affiliates, through di- lies. “The cats have it very nice,” Hammer ceives are given up as we can out. By having food,” said Hammer. saster relief, cruelty interventions, wildlife said. “It’s not like being in their own home, when an owner has people adopt, we can She said that most of rehab centers and more. But that number but it’s the best thing to it.” to move to a nursing the people who doesn’t count the local rescue groups According to Hammer, the cats are not in home or is not able take in more animals.” come to the pet food around the country who work to protect, crates, but instead are housed in rooms at to keep the animal pantry for help are shelter, and rehabilitate animals and adopt the shelter. Four or five cats, usually mem- anymore. But other — Marlene Hammer residents of Fairfax them out to homes, including many in bers of the same litter, share a room. Care- dogs are rescued, County, but that Northern Virginia. takers clean the cats’ rooms every day, in- such as one Hammer adopted that had been sometimes people come from a little far- Marlene Hammer, corresponding secre- cluding changing litter and blankets, and left tied up outside for a long period of time. ther away. Hammer also said that most of tary for the Humane Society of Fairfax mopping the floors. Volunteers that the shel- The Humane Society of Fairfax County the food is donated to the pantry by Boy County, said that the local organization cur- ter refers to as “socializers” also come in to operates almost entirely on a volunteer ba- Scouts and Girl Scouts who organize pet rently has dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, and a play with the cats. sis. Operating a thrift shop in the building food drives as a service project. Becoming Best Friends Frodo and Sam have become best friends – sort of. My husband and I adopted Frodo from Home Alone Cat Rescue several years ago. He is part Maine Coon and part American Bobtail, with a funny short tail. He may have been mistreated by a previous owner because he is afraid of everything, especially ceiling fans. He quickly became comfortable in our home as an “only cat.” We adopted “Sam” in September of 2012. She was an adorable tabby kitten, part of a feral litter living outside of a restaurant in Washington D.C. Lee District School Board Member Tammy Kaufax and her two high school aged kids, Halle and Mat- thew, were fostering the litter as part of a school project. Tammy showed me a photo of the kittens in August of 2012 during the Springfield Bridge Walk and I fell in love with the smallest kitten with tiger markings. As soon as Sam had gained enough weight to be adopted we brought her home as a companion for Frodo. It took a few weeks for the two cats to get used to each other, but now they play together and chase each other around all the time. They are so cute together, espe- cially when Sam hides behind the bedroom door and ambushes Frodo when he walks into the room. Animals add so much to your life! — Sharon Bulova, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Sharon Bulova with her cats: “Animals add so much to your life!”

Smokey is a 13-year-old medium Pet Centre View hair male cat who was adopted is produced by at age 10 from the Fairfax County Connection Newspapers Animal Shelter. — Jennifer Smith www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Local Media Connection LLC

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This is my pet squirrel of three years. Her name is Short Tail. Short Tail is going shop- ping for food. — Candace Habib of Clifton

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Grace Ramey with Rose at Bull Run. Rose, adopted from Meet “Skyler Kittens,” our Forever Friends, loves long walks and to nap in the sun. neighbor’s cat who enjoys the views from our porch in Chantilly. — Jennifer Graviano

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red, donated and/or rescued for assistance dog training by Bpaws4people.org, these “baby pictures” will be shared with the children and veterans matched with each dog. But until then, the puppies will receive comprehensive training. Training begins at the Training Center in Wilmington, Del. The specific training is proprietary, but includes learning how to navigate different surfaces and challenges and how to handle stress. At around 6 weeks, they curl up in a trans- From that point, the puppies will be trained port van and make the drive to the Puppy specifically to meet their new “handler’s” Baby photos Development Center, currently in Georgia. needs. of future There, they continue with socialization During that specialized training, the dogs assistance training as they work students who are au- remain in prison. These pictures will help dogs tistic at the Lionheart school, with both the newly matched children and adults get puppies and students getting more comfort- through that initial separation. able with new situations and people. Read more about paws4people assistance At 16 weeks, they pile back into the van dogs at joanbradyphoto.wordpress.com and are met by inmate trainers at Lakin Correctional, in West Virginia. It is here that — Joan Brady the core of “command set” training happens. Each dog will learn 110 commands before Joan Brady is a professional photographer; being matched with a “client.” mentor and advocate for current and former foster children; volunteer with paws4People, After 12 - 15 months of socialization and Fairfax Families4Kids, and others; and a command training, they will each be resident of Great Falls. Reach her at matched with either a child or a veteran. [email protected]

This is my father and I, with my three foster failures (fostered dogs that I adopted) from the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation. The little black furball on the left is Zorro, Princess Diana is on Dad’s lap and Gryphon is my right-hand dog. — Marcia Tiersky

This is Zorro and Gryphon, both adopted from the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation. Don’t worry — their coats are I have three amazing cats that have adopted me. My oldest cat, Sketch, monogrammed so I is a well traveled and extremely expressive Japanese Bobtail from Japan and he has moved back and forth with me between Florida, Virginia, back won’t get them mixed to Florida and then back up here, and has enjoyed the ride. He came to up. claim me as his human when he wasn’t adopted by any military families — Marcia Tiersky while I was running an animal rescue is Sasebo, Japan. He was adopted by two families and they decided that he was “too ordinary” and returned him. After a while, I noticed that this kitty was very extraordinary. He enjoys car rides, played fetch, and walks on a harness. Sketch is extremely loving and very loyal. There are days that I think he has ESP, because he growls before someone unexpected knocks at the front door. Currently he is fighting renal failure, but each day he greets the sun with a smile when he goes outside to roll around on the sidewalk. He really is an extraordi- nary feline and I’m blessed to have been adopted by him. — Marla Gebaide

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