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❖ “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at Briar Woods High School, Jordyn Newsome helps

Sports, page 12 Brad Kimball ❖ with his make- up for his role as an Oompa- Loompa. BriarWoods will next present “Footloose,” on May 1, 2, 8 Real Estate, page 11 Real Estate, and 9.

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Jesse Bhamrah, played the role of Willy Wonka, during Broad Run High School drama students perform their traditional ritual before their the Briar Woods High School production of “Charlie and production of “The Fantasticks” on March 29. the Chocolate Factory” on March 27. It’s Hard Work To Make Believe As they learn lines, students also learn about themselves.

By Aaron Stern The Connection

n one year Jessie Bhamrah made the transition from stoic cowboy to ren- Iegade chocolate tycoon. It was a lot of work. “You have no idea,” said Bhamrah as he broke from rehearsal last week at Briar Woods High School. A junior, Bhamrah took up acting last year. His first part was a small

role as a cowboy in Photo by High School “Crazy for You,” but Theatre now, just a year later,

Bhamrah played Willy Louise Krafft Wonka himself in the Briar Woods performance of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” earlier this month. Last year he had to memorize seven lines.

This year he had over 100. /Connection “Learning lines was a killer,” he said. Bhamrah’s rapid ascension from an after- thought character to a lead role is atypical in high school theater, where students typi- cally rise from minor roles as freshmen to lead roles as juniors and seniors, putting in The entire Stone Bridge High School cast rehearsing the scene after the witch dies in “The Wiz.” hundreds of hours rehearsing, memorizing and performing along the way. ten rehearse the intricate dance steps in attest to that. Martinez has run track and a solo song. It is difficult for those not involved in the- their bedrooms, and those who are truly played basketball through her four years but “Every single little thing — just like in a ater to appreciate the amount of work that committed to acting become students of in this, her final semester of high school, sport — affects every second of a show,” students put into a show, said Dominion human nature and avid people watchers. Martinez gave up track to focus on theater. Martinez said. In fact, in some ways the- drama director Amy Young. In addition to “Its hours of work that they put into it,” She had only taken part in one show be- ater is harder, she said. Instead of relying two-plus hour rehearsals each day after said Potomac Falls drama director Renee fore — last year’s production of “Arabian on four teammates on the basketball court school, there is the work of memorizing Haynes. “It’s every bit as much work as a Nights” — and had never had a lead role or at a time, the entire cast and crew — 30 lines that must be done at home, which is sport is.” performed in a musical before. This year the same place that the student actors of- Stone Bridge senior Vicky Martinez can she has a major role as Auntie Em and has See Learning, Page 15

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Looking Ahead Practicing ‘The Wiz’ STONE BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Stone Bridge High School’s upcoming spring Multi-Hat musical has Dorothy, Auntie Em, and the Wicked Witch, but it’s not exactly the “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” “The Wiz” reimagines the classic tale of Dorothy’s trip through an alternate world, but puts a 1970s urban spin on the story. Wizardry “I like how it’s crazier than the ‘Wizard of Oz,’ crazier and funkier,” said senior Vicky Martinez, who plays Auntie Em. Dorothy will be played by Abi York, the Wicked Witch by Austen Willis, Drama directors and Erik DeLong will play the Wiz. The show runs at Stone Bridge High School master multi-tasking, April 16, 17, and 18 starting at 7:30 p.m. long hours, and the ‘Music Man’ personal growth of Stone Bridge drama director Glenn Hochkeppel works with senior Vicky DOMINION HIGH SCHOOL Martinez to perfect the opening musical number to “The Wiz.” As a sleazy salesman and con man bent on their students. making a profit at the expense of the poor in leading a cast and crew of 30-some high Photos by Aaron Stern/The Connection inhabitants of River City, Harold Hill doesn’t By Aaron Stern start “Music Man” as a sympathetic or very school students who are themselves still likeable character. Over the course of the show, The Connection growing up while juggling busy academic, though, Hill begins to embrace moral responsi- extracurricular and social lives. Conse- bility, prompted in part by his love for River City untie Em loves her niece, but tak- quently, drama directors alternate between resident Marion, and the town comes to benefit from Hill’s con scheme. ing care of her wasn’t her first coach, cheerleader, confidante and whip Director Amy Young said the show’s message choice of ways to devote her life. cracker. of unity and support for children during hard A economic times is particularly poignant these Conveying such sentiment in “You wear every hat in the book,” said song is no easy task, and two weeks before Dominion High School drama director Amy days, particularly as school systems consider cutting arts programs to save money. opening night Stone Bridge Woods. “Strong families still need kids to be involved drama director Glen Then, of course, there is the [in] constructive activities and the arts,” said Hochkeppel was trying to help “You wear show itself to direct. Directors Young. senior Vicky Martinez, who is choose shows based on the stu- The show runs April 30, May 1, 2, and 3. The every hat in Thursday, Friday, Saturday shows start at 7:30 playing Auntie Em in the dents they have, while consid- p.m. and the Sunday, May 3 show starts at 3:30. school’s upcoming perfor- ering the themes of recent Tickets are $7 for students, $10 for adults. mance of “The Wiz,” find her the book.” shows and what will appeal to inspiration. — Dominion High the audience. ‘The Pajama Game’ “It’s kind of a hard thing to School drama “The way I look at theater… hear, it’s like ‘Yeah, I love you, director Amy Woods is you have to be responsive to PARK VIEW HIGH SCHOOL but not a million,’” the community,” said Marilyn A standoff between a union and corporate Hochkeppel told Martinez. Gilligan, who is in her third executives at a pajama factory may be an unlikely setting for a love story, but that’s what Then he quickly walked through the paces year as the director at Briar Woods. “You happens in Park View High School’s upcoming he wanted to see from Martinez while giv- want the public to come out and if our spring musical “The Pajama Game.” ing his stage directions in a grave musical neighborhood is created of little kids on up, The show has lots of catchy tunes and a singsong — “It’s kind I want to do pieces where someone’s little mixture of adult humor and good clean laughs for youngsters, making it a good show for the of like ‘ah da da da, brother can come see it.” whole family, said Park View junior and stage you’re running away, To get the most out of students who are manager Joy Urban. The audience should now take it down- still developing emotionally and forming especially look forward to the show’s signature stage.’” their own identities while learning how to musical number “Steam Heat.” “The Pajama Game” runs at Park View High Hochkeppel spent act onstage, Potomac Falls director Renee School from April 30 through May 2. For ticket much of rehearsal Haynes often prompts her students with A 13-year veteran of the Capitol and showtime information, call 571-434-4500. that day in the Stone questions. Steps comedy troupe, Amy Young Bridge drama room “You find your courage here — where do is in her first year as the drama ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ with Martinez and you find that?” she might ask, or other times director at Dominion High Abi York, who will she will be less direct, simply asking “What School. POTOMAC FALLS HIGH SCHOOL play Dorothy, and is that about?” about a character’s habits, In the classic Broadway musical “Fiddler on Renee Haynes much of that time he for instance. there isn’t anything better than combining the Roof,” Tevye is a character with a lot on his plate. As he struggles with raising five daughters has been the had his four-year-old Broad Run director Tim Willmot said that a love of storytelling with the full-bodied and must reconcile with their increasingly drama director daughter Mimi while some directors are open to a lot of thrill of being onstage and teaching students untraditional choices for husbands, he must also at Potomac perched atop his student involvement in the overall direction how to act, said Hochkeppel. protect his family in an increasingly anti-Semitic Falls High shoulders while his of a show, he prefers to run it himself with “It’s really the most fun job in the school,” Russia. Potomac Falls High School tackles “Fiddler on the Roof” as its spring musical at the School since five-year-old daugh- a professional approach that often includes he said. end of May. the school ter Ella flitted around professional musicias, choreographers and “That’s what makes me stay late, that’s “I love that it’s not just a frilly dance number opened. the room blowing fight choreographers. what makes me do more and more shows,” show. It’s serious… but it’s also really funny,” bubbles and dancing, “I’ve just always been around that pro- said Gilligan. “It’s just their energy and their said senior Michael Wakefield who will play Tevye. The show features layered characters and both occasionally imploring their father for fessional element, so that’s what kind of enthusiasm.” beautiful music, and heavy themes wrapped in one thing or another. does it for me,” Willmot said. “I think they’re Last year Haynes graduated a student humor, said director Renee Haynes. “That’s Mr. Hochkeppel’s crazy life,” said very appreciative of it — afterwards usu- who as a freshman was so nervous onstage “Fiddler on the Roof” kicks off on May 28. For showtime and ticket information, call 571-434- Stone Bridge freshman Kaitlynn Norton. ally, maybe not so much when its happen- that he couldn’t be heard in the audience 3200. ing.” but as a senior was a musical lead. Watch- THAT LIFE of is one many high school ing students grow as people over four years drama directors can relate to. Being a drama AS MUCH WORK as it is — and directors is fulfilling and rewarding, Haynes said. ‘Footloose’ director is often a juggling act between the can often reach triple digits in hours spent “For me it’s really all about the kids,” she BRIAR WOODS HIGH SCHOOL duties of a teacher and a parent, not to at school the two weeks leading up to a said. “I think I have the best job in the BriarWoods will present the high-energy mention the multiple roles directors play show, getting home at 11p.m. and later — world.” production of “Footloose,” on May 1, 2, 8 and 9. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ April 8-14, 2009 ❖ 3 On Stage The Show Behind the Show Tech crews, stage directors, and everything else that make a show possible.

By Aaron Stern The Connection

egular audiences at Briar Woods Photos by wouldn’t recognize senior Sarah RWorden because in four years of theater at the school she has never set foot on stage during a show. That’s Louise Krafft because as the stage manager, if she does her job well, hers is the world the audience never sees and never thinks about. Whether its lighting, set design, or making sure that the night of the show /Connection High School every cast member and Theatre every technical aspect is in the right place at the right time, a show is only as good as its crew. “It’s like a whole different world back- erything aside from the actors that makes a “We try to do it as together all of those things, said Potomac stage, it’s like a show going on behind the show possible. Tech crews oversee stage Falls director Renee Haynes. show,” said Worden. microphones, body microphones, sound ef- professional as it would Some students, like Briar Woods junior It’s Worden’s job to make sure that every- fects, recorded music, while lighting crews Tyler Kirby pull double duty, serving as ac- thing goes off without a hitch, and if she oversee as many as 150 lights that follow a be in real theater.” tors and members of the tech crew during does her job right, no one will ever notice precise program during a show. — Briar Woods senior Sarah Worden shows. In addition to his portrayal of it. Speed, efficiency and precision rule the “With tech it’s not as obvious as with act- Grandpa Joe in the school’s “Wonka,” Kirby backstage world. To ensure that everything ing, but it’s still fulfilling,” said Park View “It’s a lot of work but when it comes to- filmed and edited a video montage that sets is done properly Worden has a stopwatch sophomore and sound director Sally gether you feel really proud of yourself,” the stage for the show, wrote three original that runs as soon as a rehearsal starts. Any Coleman. “You feel like you’ve done some- Martin said. Oompa-Loopa songs, penned the transition miscue —– a missed cue, an improper light, thing important at the end of it.” music and was in charge of sound effects. a muffed sound effect, a crew member Stone Bridge senior Rachel Martin paints THEN, TOO, there is often the school or- To imitate the sound of a chocolate rolling briefly visible to the audience — is clocked, sets for the school shows, something she chestra that plays live music during the down a metal tube, Kirby took a peanut, a diagnosed, and corrected. started doing last year. For the last two show, and the dance numbers take hours of funnel cake mold, and his recording equip- “We try to do it as professional as it would weeks leading up to a show she typically choreography work that is often created and ment and holed himself up in the nearest be in real theater,” said Worden. spends four hours each day, including week- taught by students, said Stone Bridge di- of soundstages — a closet in his home full That backstage show that Worden over- ends, painting the backdrops that often rector Glen Hochkeppel. of coats. sees is the world of lighting, sound, props, themselves draw applause from audiences In addition to all the people that make All of that work tied up most of his life set changes, and costume changes — ev- when the curtain lifts. the show go each night the set design, cos- for the last two weeks before the show, but tume construction, dress for Kirby, who envisions himself one day rehearsal dinners, ticket either directing or scoring films, the time sales, promotional post- was well spent. ers, t-shirts, and so on, “It cost me some grades in classes but its and parents often play a fun,” he said. “It’s definitely worth it. It’s pivotal role in bringing hardly work if I enjoy doing it.”

Props under construction for Stone Bridge High School’s performance of “The Wiz.”

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oudoun County Sheriff’s In- of Rocky Creek Drive and River- Lvestigators have begun side Parkway. speaking with Cynthia The Sheriff’s Office is currently Bennett of Lansdowne who was seeking four to five individuals attacked March 22 on Riverside involved in the attack of the Parkway; her husband William woman and the homicide of her was found murdered at the scene. husband. The Sheriff’s Office is Although she has further surger- asking the public to be aware of ies to undergo, her condition has anyone who may be exhibiting been improving each day since the changes in their behavior since the attack, according to an April 7 day of the attack. sheriff’s release. Investigators Information about suspicious hope to speak to her further as her persons or unusual vehicles in the health improves. area of this homicide and attack could be important to this investi- DEPUTIES WERE initially called gation, according to the Sheriff’s to the area for a report of a suspi- Office. cious vehicle. The complainant stated they heard a commotion A REWARD FUND has been es- outside and observed a white tablished by the Loudoun Crime Ashburn: Herndon: Sterling: panel van and several subjects Commission. Anyone who pro- 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza 297 Herndon Parkway Village Center on 7, Store #19 outside. The van was described as vides information that leads to an Unit 198 Suite 204 46950 Community Plaza having no windows on either of arrest and indictment in this case 703-723-9530 703-435-0565 703-430-6639 the rear sides of the vehicle. The is eligible for a cash reward of up van returned to the area and left to $50,000. Thos who have any in- the scene again before authorities formation regarding this case are Leesburg: were contacted. A deputy arrived asked to call the Loudoun County Sterling Sears: Reston: Virginia Village Shopping Center on the scene and conducted a foot Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investiga- Sears at Dulles Town Center 11305 B2 Sunset Hills Road 14 Fairfax Street patrol when the discovery was tions Division at 703-777-0475. If 703-421-1997 703-435-0417 703-777-3590 made. the caller wishes to remain anony- The Bennetts were attacked dur- mous, they are asked to call 703- ing their morning walk in the area 777-1919.

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Northern Virginia is the “bread basket” of let me know,” said Moran. e-mail: [email protected] the state and clogged roads and traffic jams in Like McDonnell, Moran supports adding our candidates vying to be Virginia’s this region means fewer dollars for the rest of high-speed rail, for both freight and passen- Submissions are due Friday. next governor reached out to the the commonwealth, he said. gers, from Washington D.C. to Richmond. He Steven Mauren Northern Virginia business commu- Deeds added that Northern Virginia’s tax also said the Virginia Railway Express, North- Editor F 703-917-6431 nity April 3. revenue subsidizes many of the state functions ern Virginia’s commuter train, should be ex- [email protected] The Republican Party’s presumptive nomi- in less affluent parts of the commonwealth, panded. nee Robert McDonnell and three potential including parts of his state senate district. 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McAuliffe lives in Mclean. McDonnell listed for the commonwealth were people and I want to be the number one job Andrea Smith McDonnell, Virginia’s former attorney general, located in Northern Virginia. The Republican creator in 50 states,” said McAuliffe, who has Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 [email protected] grew up in Mount Vernon. Moran lives in the said he wanted to widen Interstate 66 inside started many of his own businesses. Barbara Parkinson City of Alexandria and represented the area in the Capital beltway and finish the Dulles The Democratic political consultant raised Employment Advertising the House of Delegates. Metrorail project on time. a significant amount of money for Barack 703-917-6418 [email protected] Deeds is from Bath County and represents He would also push for a high-speed rail Obama’s presidential campaign and McAuliffe the Charlottesville area. system that connects Washington D.C., Rich- said he would use his relationship with the sit- mond and Hampton Roads. ting U.S. president to try and steer stimulus Editor & Publisher Residents will have the chance to pick be- Mary Kimm tween Deeds, McAuliffe and Moran in an open McDonnell also supports transportation so- money to Virginia, especially the high tech 703-917-6416 primary, where people affiliated with any po- lutions like the high-occupancy toll lanes cur- corridor in the Reston and Dulles areas. [email protected] litical party can vote, June 9. It is assumed rently being constructed on the beltway. Northern Virginia businesses should be the Editor in Chief “It is not perfect but it will give real and ef- front of the line when the federal government Steven Mauren McDonnell and the Democratic nominee will Managing Editors face off in the general election Nov. 3. fective choices to commuters,” he said. dumps billions of dollars into digitizing health Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic McDonnell added that the lights on Route 7 records, said McAuliffe. Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, AT THE FORUM, Deeds emphasized he is should be synchronized and the state should “I am going to call Barack Obama every day Craig Sterbutzel the “one candidate for governor who can bring utilize new technology that can locate acci- and say Virginia wants its fair share. I want Art/Design: Geovani Flores, together all of Virginia.” dents and traffic jams quickly. Virginia to have more than its fair share,” he Laurence Foong, The state senator, who lives in a county in said. “As you all know, I am pretty good at get- John Heinly, central Virginia without a single traffic light, WHEN IT COMES to Northern Virginia’s ting money,” added McAuliffe. John Smith, Wayne Shipp Production Manager: Letters to the Editor Jean Card Cost Will Be original $700 billion TARP pack- blown open by the Democrats. ucts. No accounts with AIG, Citi CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 age proposed in the final days of Much like the evolution of the gov- and Bank of America. Second, stop Circulation Manager: the Bush administration that was ernment bailout program, many the growing government interven- Linda Pecquex In Freedom [email protected] not supported by the majority of fear the GIVE Act could one day tion into our private lives. Men To the Editor: citizens who consider themselves bear the resemblance of Hitler such as George Washington, Tho- How proud I felt that day in June CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, to be Republican. We opened this youth brigades as a way of indoc- mas Paine and James Madison L.L.C. of 2007. Winning the Republican bailout door and the Democrat- trinating our youth. As far fetched believed the only purpose of the Peter Labovitz nomination for Sheriff of Loudoun controlled government has blown as that may seem to some, we find government was to ensure “free- President/CEO County was special in many ways. Mary Kimm it wide open with bailout after ourselves in financial situations dom and security.” Publisher/Chief Operating Officer From the grass roots support that bailout. There is now no end in not seen since prior to Hitler, I would encourage all to read 703-917-6416 gave the victory to a virtual un- [email protected] sight as taxpayers will foot the bill Mussolini, et al. “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine known candidate to the sense of for a society that is becoming ever Where am I going with this you just as our founding fathers did in Jerry Vernon satisfaction I felt for a job well Executive Vice President increasingly dependent on the may ask? Yes, it is time for 1776. This work emboldened 703-917-6404 done. However, more meaningful government. More recently, and “Change.” I clearly believe our these men to stand for what they [email protected] was representing the Party which more disturbing, is the Genera- government has overstepped its believed was right. As for me, I do Wesley DeBrosse I had grown up supporting and Controller tions Invigorating Volunteerism bounds. My greatest disappoint- not call myself a Republican any believing in. Time has distanced Debbie Funk and Education Act (GIVE Act) ment is in the Republican party longer. While there are many in National Sales me from the pain of my defeat in which, at $6 billion, will create with whom I expected so much the party both locally and nation- 703-518-4631 the general election but it has not [email protected] 250,000 “volunteers” to further more. First, as our founding fa- ally that I admire, I can not limit softened the sense of disappoint- government ideas and programs. thers boycotted English goods, we myself to a party that does not lis- ment I have felt from the Republi- This youth-targeted act again re- need to boycott government bailed ten to their constituents. can party on a national level. ceived the support of Republicans. out companies. Speak with your Greg Ahlemann Most recently it began with the I clearly expect this door to be money. No GM or Chrysler prod- Ashburn 6 ❖ Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ April 8-14, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People SCAN Honors Curtis’ Work WE BUY GOLD - HIGHEST PRICES PAID! ue Curtis of Loudoun was one of five North- ern Virginians honored last week for efforts to Deal with someone you know and trust S We have over 30 years of experience and are licensed, bonded and insured protect children and support families. The Do not get ripped off by trying to deal with fly by night companies (one of our event was SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) of North- customers mailed away her gold and the receiving company claimed they got an empty ern Virginia’s official kick-off for April as National envelope, another customer mailed away a lot of gold and got a $30.00 check). Child Abuse Prevention Month. Make an appointment with an experienced and approved gold buyer for an on-the-spot In 15 years, Curtis has changed the way victims of payment, no obligation to sell. As always, we are here for you. abuse and neglect are supported in Loudoun County. TOWNE SILVER & GOLDSMITH As executive director of LCSJ/LAWS (Loudoun Citi- DULLES TOWN CENTER zens for Social Justice/Loudoun Abused Women’s STOP BY FOR AN APPOINTMENT OR CALL 703-404-4027 Shelter), she created and found funding for a vari- • Jeweler on Premises • While-U-Wait Repairs ety of programs for children who have experienced domestic violence and child abuse, as well as devel- oped therapeutic services and provided advocacy, crisis intervention and support services. She imple- mented the nationally renowned Nurturing Parenting Program at the shelter, opened a facility to provide services for abused children, and began a Sexual Assault program. In 2007, Curtis was instrumental in securing fund- ing to launch a Child Advocacy Center in Loudoun County, for which LCSJ became the host agency. To- day, the center is open and fully functional. NVCC President Dr. Robert Templin was the event’s keynote speaker, and NBC4’s Julie Carey presented the awards. Verizon was the lead sponsor of the event. More information on SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Sue Curtis of Loudoun with NBC4’s Julie Now) of Northern Virginia can be found at Carey and SCAN Executive Director Diane www.scanva.org. Charles. Chamber To Host Valor Awards ore than 400 area business leaders will of the Bureau’s Washington, D.C. and Northern Vir- Mbe on hand when to Lt. John Early, of the ginia operations, will be the keynote speaker at the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Depart- Valor Awards. Alison Starling and Doug McKelway, ment, receives the Gold Medal of Valor in recogni- of WJLA-TV’s Good Morning Washington, are the tion of his sacrifice and heroism in the line of duty Masters of Ceremony. during a May 25, 2008 house fire in Leesburg. In all, 18 members of the Loudoun County Fire Early is among the 44 honorees — including pro- and Rescue Department will be recognized for their fessional emergency responders, volunteers and or- heroism in the same incident for which Early will dinary citizens — whose heroism and lifesaving ac- be honored, including Captain Micha Kiger, who will tions will be recognized at the the Loudoun County receive the very prestigious Silver Medal of Valor. Chamber of Commerce’s 24th Annual Valor Awards Among the other honorees from this incident are on April 14 at the National Conference Center in two Bronze medals of Valor recipients: FF/EMT Lansdowne. Jackie Shingleton and FF/EMT Brandy Lapoloe. “The 2009 Valor Awards promise to be the most Tickets are still available for the 2009 Valor compelling and historic ceremony in the 24-year his- Awards. To purchase a table or seats to the 2009 tory of this event, with the historic presentation of Valor Awards, visit http:// the most prestigious honor that an Loudoun County www.loudounchamber.org/html/ifevents.html and emergency first responder can receive,” Chamber click on the “Register” link next to the Valor Awards President Tony Howard said in a statement. headline or call 703-777-2176 for more informa- FBI Assistant Director Joseph Persichini, Jr., head tion.

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Send announcements to Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Hospital. Parents can learn effective to teach pre-reading skills to children Cancer Society’s Eastern Loudoun Children’s Corner [email protected]. Vestal’s Gap Road. Children 3-6 can strategies and discipline for children ages 2-3. Registration at “Relay For Life” team - Stand By Me WEDNESDAY/APRIL 22 Deadline is Friday, two weeks prior to search for these animals. $10.50/ ages 2 through 12. $55/couple. library.loudoun.gov or 703-737-8100. fund-raiser at Mimi’s Café in Sterling, Flashback Features. Noon and 7 p.m. event; photos/artwork encouraged. child. 571-258-3700. Register at www.thebirthinginn.org or Puppet Show. 4:15 p.m. at Cascades from 6- 8 p.m. Mimi’s will donate 10 at Regal Fox 16, 22875 Brambleton 703-858-6360. library, 21030 Whitfield Place. See a percent of the proceeds to the Plaza, Ashburn. $5. 703-957-1027 for Musical Comedy. 8 p.m. at Sterling double-feature of puppets. All ages. American Cancer Society. For flyer details. THURSDAY/APRIL 9 TUESDAY/APRIL 14 Middle School, 201 W. Holly Ave. Visit library.loudoun.gov for more. visit www.raymondmueller.com Crafts. 4 p.m. at Cascades Library, Second Night Passover Seder MAD SCIENTISTS’ CLUB. 7 p.m., Watch “The Musical Comedy Murders TWEEN BOOK CLUB. 4 p.m., Cascades 21030 Whitfield Place. Children 6-10 Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, of 1940.” $12/person. Visit Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, can make crafts from nature. Free. Reading. Beth Chaverim Reform TUESDAY/APRIL 21 Congregation will hold a reading of Ashburn. Children ages 9-11 can www.sterlingplaymakers.com or 703- Potomac Falls. Recommended for Register at library.loudoun.gov or Read a book in the Haggadah and traditional Seder explore science topics through 437-6117. Documentary Films. 7 p.m. at ages 8-11. “Hate That Cat” by Sharon 703-444-3228. recreational activities. Theme is Arbor Day Celebration. 10 a.m.-3 Cascades Library. Watch Holocaust Creech. Register online at http:// Film Series. 6:30 p.m. at Ashburn the “Judy meal. $46/nonmember; $20/child. RSVP to [email protected]. “Pollution Solutions and the Recycling p.m. at Oatlands. Enjoy a parade, Remembrance Day films. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov or call 703-444- Library, 43316 Hay Road. Watch Moody” series Movies. 2 p.m. at Ashburn Library, Process.” Registration required; call award ceremony, activities, exhibits library.loudoun.gov for more. 3228. movies from India, Argentina. Free. and enjoy fun 43316 Hay Road. Children can watch 703-737-8100 or visit and more. 703-777-2075. Poetry. 4 p.m. at Ashburn Library, ADULT BOOK CLUB. 10 a.m., Ashburn AFTER SCHOOL BOOK BREAK. 4 library.loudoun.gov to register. Book Swap. 10 a.m.-noon at Claude 43316 Hay Road. Children 8-11 enjoy Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 related activities “Kung Fu Panda” and other movies. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for Toastmasters International. 7:15 Moore Community Center, 46111 poetry mad libs. Free. Visit The group will discuss “The Third Whitfield Place. For children ages 6-8. on Wednesday, more. p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. Recycle library.loudoun.gov for more. Angel” by Alice Hoffman. Call 703- Read books by Megan McDonald with April 15 at Movies. 2 p.m. at Sterling Library, 120 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. adult and children’s books, especially Relay For Life Team. American 737-8100. fun activities. 703-444-3228. Conquer your fear of public speaking those for ages 6-14. Free. 571-258- Cascades Enterprise St. Children can watch “Kung Fu Panda” and other movies. in a safe environment. Open to ages 3500. Library. Free. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for 18+. For more information visit Earth Day Action. 8 a.m.-noon at more. http://cascades.freetoasthost.info or Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Seminar. 7 p.m. at Cascades Library, e-mail [email protected]. Vestals Gap Road, Sterling. All ages 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Author Story Time. 7 p.m. at Cascades can clean up trails and more. Register Enjoy a seminar on smart shopping. Library, 21030 Whitfield Place. Meet at 571-258-3700. Register at library.loudoun.gov or Lauren Lette. For children ages 2 and Mambo Combo Concert. All ages can 703-444-3228. up. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for enjoy music at 2 p.m. at Sterling Grand Re-Opening. Luxe Home more. Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. Interiors, 45591 Dulles Eastern Plaza Open House. 5:30 p.m. at Ashburn Free. 703-430-9500. with designer Joe Ruggiero. Starts at Children’s Center, 20424 Ashburn Dulles South Fun House. 11 a.m. at noon. Reservations required, 703- Village Blvd. Free. 703-729-9100. Dulles South Multipurpose Center, 481-4490. 24950 Riding Center Drive, South Riding. $5/person. Enjoy giant fun ADULT BOOK CLUB. 10 a.m., Sterling WEDNESDAY/APRIL 15 Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. houses and more. 571-258-3456. The group will discuss Water for Flashback Features. Noon and 7 p.m. Performance. 7 p.m. at Franklin Park Elephants” by Sara Gruen. Call 703- at Regal Fox 16, 22875 Brambleton Performing Center. Loudoun’s One 430-9500. Plaza, Ashburn. $5. 703-957-1027 for Horse Town band will perform. $20/ MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUB. 7 details. advance or $24/door. Visit p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Birds in Migration. 8:30 a.m. at www.goosecreekmusic.com or 540- Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old 338-7973 for tickets. Children 9-12 Road, Ashburn. The Middle School Book Club will meet to discuss Vestal’s Gap Road. Ages 18 and up Sterling Boulevard Cleanup. 9 a.m. can discuss “Cupboards” by N.D. Wilson. Visit can walk through the park. $4/ to noon. at Park View Recycling “Bell Prater’s library.loudoun.gov. person. 571-258-3700 to register. Center, 400 W Laurel Ave.) to receive AFTER SCHOOL BOOK BREAK. 4 orange bags, safety vests, and Boy” by Ruth p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 instructions. Bring gloves. 703-406- White on FRIDAY/APRIL 10 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. For 7749 or visit Thursday, April AFTER HOURS TEEN CENTER. 7-10 children ages 6-8. Read books by the www.sterlingfoundation.org. author of the month with fun Acting Workshop and 16 at 7 p.m. at p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. “Draw activities. April: Judy Moody Series by Performance. 1 p.m. at Ashburn Ashburn Manga.” All teens attending the After Megan McDonald. 703-444-3228. Library. See a performance of “Romeo Library. Free. Hours Teen Center must have a & Juliet.” Workshop for teens only. Registration required, permission slip, signed by a parent or THURSDAY/APRIL 16 guardian, on file. Download the library.loudoun.gov. permission slip at http:// Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Ashburn Teen Musicians. 7 p.m. at Cascades library.loudoun.gov go to Teen Library, 43316 Hay Road. Discuss Library, 21030 Whitfield Place. Teen Scene>Events>Hanging Out Rocks. “Bell Prater’s Boy” by Ruth White. Battle of the Bands. Must be age 12- Movies. 2 p.m. at Ashburn Library, Children ages 9-12. Register at 18 to participate. Visit 43316 Hay Road. Children can watch library.loudoun.gov. library.loudoun.gov for more. “Kung Fu Panda” and other movies. Frogs and Tadpoles. 12:30 p.m. at Storyteller and Author. 11 a.m. at Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Sterling Library. Donna Washington more. Vestal’s Gap Road. Children 3-6 can will read. All ages. Free. Visit Movies. 2 p.m. at Sterling Library, 120 search for these animals. $10.50/ library.loudoun.gov for more. Enterprise St. Children can watch child. 571-258-3700. Mambo Combo Concert. All ages can “Kung Fu Panda” and other movies. ORIGAMI BOOK CLUB. 4 p.m., enjoy music at 2 p.m. at Sterling Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. more. Place, Potomac Falls. For children Free. 703-430-9500. ages 8 and up. Discuss the book with origami activities. “The Prince and the SATURDAY/APRIL 11 Pauper” by Mark Twain. Register SUNDAY/APRIL 19 Easter Event. Easter in Great Falls online at http://library.loudoun.gov Musical Comedy. 2 p.m. at Sterling Plaza, 20789 Great Falls Plaza, or call 703-444-3228. Middle School, 201 W. Holly Ave. Sterling. Join the merchants of Great KIDS EXPLORE BOOK CLUB. 4 p.m., Watch “The Musical Comedy Murders Falls Plaza for a fun-filled family/pets Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, of 1940.” $12/person. Visit Children’s event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more Ashburn. Ages 6-8. Registration www.sterlingplaymakers.com or 703- information call 571-434-0250 or visit begins two weeks before the program. 437-6117. movies such www.amccascades.com. Selection: “Waiting for Wings” by Lois Music Concert. 3 p.m. at Franklin Park as “Kung-Fu Story Time. 2 p.m. at Sterling Library, Ehlert. Register by phone 703-737- Performing Center. Hear the Loudoun Panda” are 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. Children 8100 or online at library.loudoun.gov. Symphony Chamber Players. $12/ ages 6-10 can explore the world of door for adults; $10/door for senior. being shown Advance purchase discount. Visit caterpillars and bugs. Free. Visit FRIDAY/APRIL 17 at Cascades library.loudoun.gov to register. www.loudounsymphony.org or 703- and Ashburn Flea Market. 8 a.m.-noon at Ruritan AFTER HOURS TEEN CENTER. 7-10 771-8287. Club, 183 Ruritan Road. Enjoy p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Performance. 6:15 p.m. at Our Savior’s Library on meeting Rudy Bear and having Easter Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Way Lutheran Church, 43115 Thursday, eggs handed out. 703-444-6039. “Sculpture with Mixed Media.” All Waxpool Road, Ashburn. Master April 9 at 2 Ashburn Classics. 10:30 a.m. at Mills teens attending the After Hours Teen Singers of Virginia perform. $15/ Recreation Center. Hear guest speaker Center must have a permission slip, adult; $12/student, senior in advance p.m. Call for Judith Hines. Free. signed by a parent or guardian, on or $17/adult; $14/student, senior at movie title. Concert. 8 p.m. at Unitarian file. Download the permission slip at door. Visit www.msva.org or 703-655- Universalist Church of Loudoun. Joe http://library.loudoun.gov. 7809 for more information. Jencks performs. $12/person. Visit Musical Comedy. 8 p.m. at Sterling Dog Day. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at NVCC www.shenandoahacoustics.com for Middle School, 201 W. Holly Ave. Loudoun Campus, 1000 Harry Flood more. Watch “The Musical Comedy Murders Byrd Highway, Sterling. Activities Open House. 10 a.m. at Claude Moore of 1940.” $12/person. Visit include microchipping, vaccinations, Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road. www.sterlingplaymakers.com or 703- washing and more. Prices vary for Lanesville House will be open for 437-6117. activities. tours. Free. 571-258-3700. SATURDAY/APRIL 18 MONDAY/APRIL 20 MONDAY/APRIL 13 Parenting Course. 9 a.m.-noon at The Early Literacy. 7 p.m. at Ashburn Frogs and Tadpoles. 9:30 a.m. at Birthing Inn at Inova Loudoun Library, 43316 Hay Road. Learn how

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Send announcements to from 6:00-7:30pm with spring- [email protected]. related activities for the children as Deadline is Friday, two weeks prior to their parents tour the centers. TUESDAY/MAY 5 event; photos/artwork encouraged. For Self Defense Workshop. Female additional listings, visit residents of Loudoun County can www.connectionnewspapers.com. SATURDAY/APRIL 18 participate in this free workshop at 7 Grants Workshop. 10:30 a.m. at p.m. at Northern Virginia Criminal George Washington University Justice Academy, 45299 Research OTHER ITEMS Virginia Campus, 44983 Knoll Place, Ashburn. Register to 571-258- Registration is open for the Rotary Club Square, Ashburn. Learn how to use a 3049. of Sterling’s 21st Charity Golf comprehensive database. Free. Registration required, 703-726-8230. Tournament. The fund-raiser is THURSDAY/MAY 21 May 4, at River Creek Country Club. BUYER/SELLER INFO EXCHANGE. Sponsorship and donor opportunities THURSDAY/APRIL 23 are also available. Register online at 10:30 a.m. All local area vendors are www.sterlingrotary.org or e-mail rcs- BUYER/SELLER INFO EXCHANGE. 2 invited to attend Loudoun County [email protected]. p.m. All local area vendors are Procurement’s 2008 buyer/seller invited to attend Loudoun County information exchange sessions that Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation Procurement’s 2008 buyer/seller provide information on the county’s is seeking volunteers to help with information exchange sessions that procurement processes and upcoming program. Horse experience is not provide information on the county’s contracts. For location call 703-777- required. Please contact Kara Heafer procurement processes and upcoming 0403 or e-mail to Rebecca Kummel at for more information at contracts. For location call 703-777- [email protected]. [email protected] or 703-771-2689. 0403 or e-mail to Rebecca Kummel at [email protected]. TUESDAY/JUNE 23 Learning Chinese Painting TUESDAY/APRIL 14 BUYER/SELLER INFO EXCHANGE. 2 Forty-two Kindergarten students at the Broadlands TUESDAY/APRIL 28 Open Houses. Ashburn Children’s p.m. All local area vendors are campus of the Boyd School had the opportunity to Center, (703-729-9100); Sully Toastmasters International. 7:15 invited to attend Loudoun County use Chinese brushes, rice paper and ink under the Station Children’s Centers I & II p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Procurement’s 2008 buyer/seller (703-449-8123); McNair Farms Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. information exchange sessions that guidance of guest instructor Bob Bernhards who has Children’s Center (703-713-0093); Conquer the fear of public speaking. provide information on the county’s been studying Chinese painting and calligraphy for Fair Lakes Children’s Center (703- Open to ages 18 and up. For more procurement processes and upcoming 16 years; he has taught Chinese painting for five 818-9002) and South Riding information visit http:// contracts. For location call 703-777- Children’s Center (703-327-6618) are cascades.freetoasthost.info or e-mail 0403 or e-mail to Rebecca Kummel at years at the Chinese School of Reston. all hosting springtime open houses [email protected]. [email protected]. School Notes

Families in Sterling and surrounding tour call 571-434-7555 or e-mail Feb. 10. College, will receive a $1,000 stipend Loudoun’s Natural History Day communities have a new option in [email protected]. Visit and a commemorative medallion and be Camp will be held again this summer. Montessori education as Lola’s www.lolas-place.com. Nathanael Arthur has been named recognized in “USA Today.” Two sessions: June 22-26 and July 6-10; Place announces the addition of a pri- a Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar, one of a Arthur lives in Sterling and goes by 9 a.m.-3 p.m., daily at The 720-acre mary program. The five-day primary The Park View Mathematics Depart- select group of students across the the name of Nate. In essays written for Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, Woods program educates children ages 3 ment congratulates Mustafa Sungkar United States to receive this honor. the scholarship competition, he dis- Road. For children entering 3rd through through 5 in a Montessori environment. for his outstanding performance on the Arthur, a student at the Loudoun Cam- cusses his early life in India and the 7 th grade. $130/student. Visit For more information or to schedule a American Mathematics Competition on pus of Northern Virginia Community rocky road of his college journey. www.LoudounWildlife.org.

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count and utilize the defense be- New look Broad Run softball hind her. team not as dominant, but “I always want to make them hit my pitch,” said Betz, the pitching perhaps just as determined as backup to Delahaba last year. “Caitlyn was so good at striking last year’s state champs. people out and not letting batters touch the ball. I like to get the de- By Rich Sanders fense an easy play with a ground tion of once again giv- out or pop up.” The Connection ing it their best shot Betz said her nine-inning outing and ultimately quali- against Loudoun County was t is unrealistic to believe the fying for the state somewhat of a struggle. Broad Run High girls’ soft- playoffs again. Yes, “Some innings were definitely Iball team could be as domi- the team has a differ- tougher to get through than oth- nant as the Spartans have ent make-up this sea- ers,” said Betz, who allowed just been the past two years when they son after losing five two runs in the Spartans’ win. went unbeaten and won consecu- players to graduation. “[Catcher] Haley Johnson helped tive Virginia State AA titles. But Broad Run is still settle me down.” But head coach Ed Steele’s a highly confident “Judy pitched great against squad, while less experienced this team carrying much Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Loudoun County,” said Johnson, spring, has a rock solid belief that of the aura that This season’s Broad Run High softball team might not be the domi- who caught Delahaba, her best it can experience its own success- comes with consecu- nant team of recent years. Even so, opponents better not look past friend, the past three years. “I ful journey. The Spartans might tive state crowns. the Spartans, who still have plenty of offensive firepower, including think she’s starting to feel better. I not go 29-0 as they have the past “It’s a mindset of the bat of Haley Johnson (pictured), and a strong new starting think she’s looking a lot better two seasons, and they no longer Broad Run softball, pitcher in Judy Betz. than she did at the beginning of have the best pitcher in the state that’s what it is,” said the season.” it fell at Ashburn rival Stone “She’s not as fast as she ordi- with former ace Caitlyn Delahaba Steele, who has led the Spartans Johnson said it’s naturally a big Bridge, 4-2, on March 30. It was narily is,” Steele said earlier this having graduated, but they are a to three state titles (2000, ’07, and difference catching Betz after hav- the program’s first loss since fall- spring, in regards to Betz coming hungry, confident squad that ’08) during his time as head coach ing been the backstop to Delahaba. ing at the state quarterfinals to back from her arm injury. “But she would love more than anything to of the program. “It doesn’t change. “I’d always been catching conclude the 2006 season. Despite is smart and hard to hit. We’re leave their own mark in the an- When we go into a game, we ex- Caitlyn since my freshmen year,” nals of the program’s storied his- pect to win. It’s that simple.” the setback to the Bulldogs, the hoping by midseason, she’ll be at said Johnson. “It has definitely tory. team’s confidence and composure full strength.” been a change f or me. But Judy is The Spartans are excited about BROAD RUN, 6-1 overall and 4- have not been shaken. Broad Run Many of Broad Run’s opponents a good pitcher herself. I’ve just had their past, but hardly swallowed 0 in the Dulles District, lost for the came back the following day and struggled to even put the ball into to pick up on what she does. She up by it. They have every inten- first time in over two years when defeated Dulles District opponent play when Delahaba, a tremen- can mix it up a lot and has speed Loudoun County, 3-2, in an extra dous strikeout pitcher, was on the and some of the same pitches as inning road win. Senior catcher mound. With Betz, it will be a dif- Caitlyn.” Haley Johnson’s one-out, solo ferent story. Broad Run’s defense home run in the top of the ninth will have to be on top of its game BROAD RUN had a trio of core inning broke a 2-2 tie and proved if the Spartans are going to hold senior leaders last year in to be the game-winner. down opposing offenses this sea- Delahaba, first baseman Karla Delahaba is no longer on the son. In the loss to Stone Bridge, a Powell and shortstop Ashley mound, striking out opposing hit- poor fifth inning on defense re- Kramer. Powell is currently play- ters at a feverish rate for Broad sulted in the Bulldogs scoring all ing at the University of Wisconsin Run as she did in recent years. four of their runs and overcoming while Kramer is playing at Now, the focused, determined a 2-0 deficit. Longwood University. right-hander, one of the best high “Our girls do realize our defense But Broad Run still has top notch school pitchers the state of Virginia can’t go to sleep this season,” said talent, including returning First has ever seen, has taken her game Steele. “We’re not going to watch Team All-District selections in to the Big East as Villanova 19 strikeouts in 21 batters with Johnson (catcher) and Blessing University’s starting pitcher. two little [fielding] plays. They (outfield). Johnson, the team’s Meanwhile, on the hill for Broad know they have to play defense fourth year starting catcher and Run now is steady senior Judy and won’t be standing around and clean-up batter, knocked in 30 Ashburn Athlete of the Week Betz, a solid, composed player twiddling their fingers.” runs last year. Photo Courtesy/Shooting Stars who is hardly overwhelmed at be- The Ashburn Shooting Stars 14U White fastpitch softball team recently re- “Haley is an awesome player,” ing the pitcher to follow Delahaba. BETZ, WHO DID NOT allow a turned to Ashburn from Ashland, Va., where it had earned a championship said Steele. “She’s a great catcher. Betz, who underwent a surgical run over her first three starts this trophy at the USSSA St. Patrick’s Day Open tournament on March 21-22. It Our three pitchers all love her be- was the first tournament of the season for the Shooting Stars, who faced a procedure on her right throwing season (15 innings) in wins over cause she doesn’t let them make field of nine other teams from central, eastern, and northern Virginia. The arm in early December, has taken Oakton, Briar Woods and Free- Shooting Stars were 2-1 after the first day of pool play, earning them a bye mistakes. And no one runs on her it slowly early on this season. dom, is not overpowering on the in the first round of the championship bracket. They won three consecutive because if they do they know games on championship Sunday, outscoring the opposition 16-5, behind Steele has been careful about not mound, but is a quality pitcher. they’ll be out.” strong pitching, defense, and hitting. For the tournament, the team batted overusing Betz, utilizing backup “Judy is not a Delahaba-type Johnson’s game-winning home .362, led by four players with averages of .500 or better. pitcher Anna Blessing, a junior, pitcher,” said Steele. “She keeps run over Loudoun County two and third stringer Kate Sims, a batters off balance and hits her Athlete of the Week Sponsored by weeks ago is Broad Run’s highlight freshman. Betz pitched just four spots. Most of the time, [hitters] moment of the season thus far. The The Greg Wells Team innings against Stone Bridge. As a don’t get a solid read of her For All Your Real Estate Needs round-tripper, which came with result, she was available to pitch pitches.” www.TheGregWellsTeam.com one out in the top of the ninth, all nine innings in the extra inning Betz said she tries to get batters sailed over the left center field 571-223-2947 affair with Loudoun County the to hit the ball into play early in fence. following day. the count to cut down on her pitch

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