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neighbor Greg Mathieson, who initially con- Centreville man tacted U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th) about served in three wars. naming the post office building in Juskalian’s honor. Wolf introduced a bill to that effect and, on Nov. 29, 2010, the U.S. By Bonnie Hobbs House of Representatives passed it. Centre View U.S. Sen. Mark Warner then shepherded it though the Senate, where it also passed, ol. George Juskalian didn’t live and President Barack Obama later signed to see the Sully Station branch it into law. As a result, the Sully Station Post of the U.S. Post Office in Office will now be known as the Col. George

C Photo by Centreville named after him, Juskalian Post Office. but his family did. His wife, children and “The help of Congressman Wolf’s staff, grandchildren were at Saturday’s dedication members of Centreville’s American Legion

ceremony and they couldn’t have been Bonnie Hobbs Post 1995 and VFW Post 8469 [Blue and prouder. Gray] of Fairfax also made this possible,” “He felt so strongly about letters, and said Mathieson. “In receiving this honor, thanking people was always so important Col. Juskalian does not stand alone, but to him,” said his daughter, Elissa represents all POWs and other World War

Jamaldinian. “So this is the best way of ap- /Centre View II veterans in perpetuity.” preciating someone — to dedicate some- The dedication ceremony was Saturday thing that’ll always be in existence.” afternoon, May 21, and was attended by Still, said his wife of 40 years, Lucine some 200 friends, neighbors and relatives Juskalian of Centreville’s Virginia Run com- of the Juskalians, as well as war veterans, munity, “I wish he knew; he would have former POWs and members of the Arme- been so happy and proud.” Standing beside the plaque are (from left) Lucine Juskalian; Joe nian community. Participants included poli- He died July 4, 2010 at age 96, but lives Jamaldinian holding his son, George, beside wife, Elissa Jamaldinian; ticians, clergymen, postal employees and on in the hearts and minds of those who and Tanya, Lara and Kevork Juskalian. students. knew and loved him. “World War II veter- Peter DeFreece, commander of American ans are the Greatest Generation, and the Juskalian served in the Army for 30 years, including two silver stars, four bronze stars, Legion Post 1995, was the moderator. United States is the most powerful country retiring in 1967 as a full colonel. He fought the Legion of Merit and the Army Commen- Westfield High’s band and choir performed in the world because of that generation,” in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, was a POW dation Medal. the National Anthem, and the Chantilly said his wife on Saturday. “It was the infor 27 months and received a slew of med- He and his family moved to Centreville spiring example of the new generation.” als and ribbons for distinguished service — in 1989 and made many friends, including See Post Office, Page 4 Poplar Tree Road Widening Project Starting Soon

county construction manager, gave Road closure will “The utility companies were re- the latest update to some three last all summer. locating their underground fiber dozen people in the Sully District optics and cable,” said Todd Governmental Center. Minnix, chief of the Transportation “School ends June 21 and, the By Bonnie Hobbs Design Division of the county’s next day, the road will be closed Centre View Department of Transportation. from Braddock Ridge to Sully “Plus, there were weather delays Park,” said Lim. “And it will be airfax County is widening — and they also ran into more closed all summer until school Poplar Tree Road from two rock than they expected.” opens, Sept. 6. No traffic will go /Centre View /Centre F to four lanes between Sully But things are moving along Station Drive in the north and now; and Monday night, May 23, See Widening, Page 2 Braddock Ridge Drive in the south. Minnix and Vannak “Sam” Lim, a

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answers a resident’s question about the Poplar Tree much longer than anyone realized STD PRSRT Road widening project. it would. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2011 ❖ 1 FOCUS News “My number one priority is to stay focused on my client’s needs. Every client is unique. That’s why, as a Long & Foster agent, I focus closely on what you say. Then I put my local expertise, pricing knowledge, and Widening Project To Start Soon marketing services to work to get you exactly what you want. Please call me with your real estate needs. From Page 1 wanted assurances I offer the highest level of service available.” that the county Give him a call today. . .it will be through on Poplar Tree Road because part of the would erect new, the best move you ever make! new road overlaps the old road.” wooden fences when Over the years, Poplar Tree Road was constructed the project was done. in sections as development occurred, but not wid- Minnix said it would ened into four lanes, all the way. So there are four- and that they’d be 7 CERTIFIED DISTRESSED lane, divided roadways on either end, and the county feet tall. Experience… PROPERTY © the Difference! EXPERT wants to connect them. In 2006, it obtained devel- Shackelford’s hus- DISCOVER oper contributions to begin the design; and in No- band, Bill, asked why See Complete School Information THE DISTINCT vember 2007, a transportation bond referendum the trail will be low- & VIRTUAL TOUR at www.seln4u.com ADVANTAGE! yielded the rest of the funding for the approximately ered 18 inches, mak- $6.2 million project. ing his yard slope for- It’s needed because Poplar Tree Road is way more ward and downward than a neighborhood street — it’s classified as a mi- so that it’s difficult to Photo by Bonnie Hobbs nor arterial. It’s the only north-south road taking mow. “The trail now Fairfax County’s Todd residents to Route 28, and thousands of homes in is much higher than Minnix makes a point. Centreville feed into it. But as traffic has increased, the roadway, so we’re $574,900 VIRGINIA RUN $1,119,900 PLEASANT VIEW ESTATES Immaculate 3 Finished Level Colonial in sought- Breathtaking home w/soaring space & elegant the two-lane section has seen longer and longer de- trying to make the after Virginia Run. 5 BR upper level. Lux MBA detail throughout! 1-acre lot. Over $400K worth of lays and a bottleneck, morning and evening. trail flat,” said Lim. “But we’ll revisit the issue.” And w/jetted soak tub. Large kitchen w/adjoining options & upgrades! 3-car gar. Brazilian Rosewood family room w/FP & built-in bookshelves. Brand & marble floors. 3-lvl bump-out & 9' ceilings. The plan includes 12-foot-wide lanes, with curb Minnix said the county would look at his yard and new granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Gorgeous sunrm. Huge laundry rm. Dramatic 2- Large vaulted-roof screened porch offers a 10-mile story foyer & 2-story FR. Gourmet kit. w/birch and gutter added. A typical section will have a 5- see if anything could be done about it. view from this hill location in winter & complete cabinets & morning rm. All upper lvl BR’s w/full foot wide sidewalk on the western side of the road- Lim also warned residents that, for the next few privacy in summer! Lots of storage. Finished BA’s incl Master suite w/lux. BA w/exit to large walk-out basement. Large lot. FX7524056 roof deck...and so much more! FX7550164 way and a 6-foot-wide asphalt trail — that will tie weeks, “You’re going to hear some noise as they put in with existing trail — on the east side. Curb ramps 36-inch pipes in the 12-foot trench behind your at corners will be upgraded to meet ADA guidelines. yards.” But he said blasting would not be necessary. “Construction will take one full year, but it could AT SULLY PARK DRIVE, workmen will add a be more or less, depending on the weather,” contin- raised median and create a new, ued Lim. “However, as soon as we fin- two-lane roadway to serve as ish each portion of the road, we’ll $495,000 COUNTRY CLUB MANOR $624,900 VIRGINIA RUN Amazing lot! Gorgeous updated home with Impeccable model-condition home filled with the southbound lanes. The ex- “Construction will grade and sod your yards and replace custom heated in-ground pool and large, natural light! 4 bay windows. Cul-de-sac lot. isting two lanes will become the your fences.” fenced yard backing to 16th fairway! Lots Huge rear deck w/hot tub. 9' ceilings. Study of updates. Rear deck. Garage. Gleaming w/built-ins. Refinished hardwood floors. northbound lanes. take one full year, He said the work should proceed Completely remodeled kit. w/hickory cabinets, hardwood floors. Full, daylight basement. granite & stainless steel appliances. FR w/ The trail was reduced from an fairly quickly because, instead of in- 2 fireplaces. Kitchen with granite & skylights & FP. Lux. Master BA. Finished originally proposed 10-foot but it could be more volving several utility companies, one breakfast area. Vaulted ceilings. Great bsmnt w/huge rec room w/projector & built-in location! No HOA! FX7604499 speakers, 5th BR and full BA. FX7531946 width to 6 feet to reduce the subcontractor is doing all the work impact on the residents and or less, depending of utility relocation. Added Minnix: save trees. And because of citi- “Hopefully, by Thanksgiving, you’ll zen requests, the median was on the weather.” have a fence and a nice yard.” changed from a 16-foot grassy — Vannak “Sam” Lim, a Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R- median to a 4-foot concrete county construction manager Sully) said Poplar Tree’s widening has median, for most of the project. been on the county’s Comprehensive $429,900 ROCKY RUN $574,900 VIRGINIA OAKS Lovely, updated home. 2-story LR with Stunning home on golf course lot! Finished But it will be 16 feet at Sully Plan for 25 years and the vast major- vaulted ceiling. Gracious room sizes. basement w/in-law suite with kitchenette, Park Drive because traffic approaching it northbound ity of the drivers using it are local residents. “That Lots of storage space. Updated kitchen rec room w/FP, 5th BR and full BA. Over needs a left-turn lane to turn onto Sully Park. road serves all of Route 29 to get to Gate Post Es- with cherry cabinets. Formal DR. 4,200 sq. ft. of living space. Soaring 2-story Bright/Airy Feel. Master suite with large family room. Main level library and A man who lives behind the Sully Park and Poplar tates, London Towne, Sequoia Farms and other neigh- walk-in closet. Lower level rec room, 2 sunroom. Huge gourmet kit. Side-load Tree intersection said he was in a bad accident there, borhoods,” he said. “And the traffic from these com- full daylight BR’s & full BA. Rear deck. garage. 3 full BAs up. Upper hall catwalk. Fenced yard. Side-load gar. FX7541320 Luxury master BA and more! PW7559762 a few months ago, and his car was totaled. He wor- munities warrants the widening.” ried that conditions there would only worsen when BUY OR SELL WITH ME— there are four lanes of traffic and still no traffic sig- BRADDOCK RIDGE resident Darrell Wallis asked USE THIS TRUCK FOR nal. if the new, four-laned section of Poplar Tree will re- “VDOT looked at it, but determined it didn’t meet main a no-truck area, the way it is now. But a female the traffic warrants for a signal,” said Minnix. “But resident said the signs prohibiting trucks either aren’t FREE! it’ll look at it again after that section is built.” up, anymore, or are no longer visible. $450,000 ALEXANDRIA In response, Donna Shackelford of the Braddock Minnix said through trucks will still be banned from Immaculate 4 BR Home! Original owners. Convenient to Metro, I-95, Beltway & Old Ridge community said, “Ooh, I hope you don’t have that road. And, added Frey, “We’ll review this with Town Alexandria yet offers a tranquil to wait ’til there’s a school-bus crash.” VDOT and the police to make sure the no-truck signs refuge! Updates to include roof, siding, John Weinheimer of the Sully Station II commu- are there and are enforced.” He also noted that Pop- H2O heater, windows, patio & much more! nity was concerned about additional drivers in his lar Tree’s current 35 mph speed limit will remain the Oversized 1-car garage. Bright & airy eat- in kitchen. FX7554252 neighborhood while Poplar Tree is off limits to them. same. “We feel the [road] closing will encourage more Building the road will be Tavares Construction of DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS THAN THE BEST! people to come down Sully Park,” he said. But Minnix Newington. And Lim said if residents have any ques- told him detour signs would be posted, advising tions or complaints about the project, they should 703-266-SALE • www.seln4u.com motorists to take other routes. contact him at 703-324-5458 or at “Signals at Stone Road and Sully Park will be re- [email protected]. If he’s unavailable, timed to accommodate the detour,” said Minnix. “But they may also e-mail Minnix at Spencer it’s not going to be fun for about three months. And [email protected]. even then, the section won’t be 100-percent com- Frey said residents are welcome to contact him, God Bless America. plete. But there’ll be at least one lane open in each too, at 703-814-7100 or at [email protected]. Long & Foster Realtors direction.” “We want to make sure the pain and inconvenience Some residents noted that their tall, wooden fences is minimal,” he said. “We want this work done as had been knocked down and replaced by shorter, smoothly and quickly as possible — and, certainly, We’re .com! chain-link fences during the site-prep work, and they by the time school is open.”

2 ❖ Centre View North ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Roundups News Fair Oaks CAC To Meet The Citizens Advisory Council of the Fair Oaks District Police Station will meet Tuesday, May 31, at 7 p.m., in the roll-call room of the police station. It’s at 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial High- way in Chantilly. Police Say ‘Click It or Ticket’ One in five Virginians fail to wear their safety belt regularly when driving or riding in a motor vehicle. So Fairfax County’s joining with DRIVE SMART Virginia, the Virginia Highway Safety

Office (VHSO) and other law-enforcement agencies to reinforce Photo courtesy of Al Monica the importance of buckling up, every ride, every time. From May 22 through June 5, police will especially focus on seatbelt use and ticket people who aren’t buckled up while driving. According to VHSO, more than half of the Virginia vehicle fa- talities in 2008 involved people not wearing seatbelts. Police say seatbelts reduce the severity of injuries, most crashes causing death or injury occur at speeds below 40 mph., and three out of four fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of victims’ homes.

Fund Established for Teacher These children are having a good time running in the Angel Kisses 5K in Chantilly’s Poplar Tree Estates. A fund has been established to help former Centre Ridge El- ementary P.E. teacher Sean Lanigan pay his legal bills. Contribu- tions may be sent to: The Sean Lanigan Defense Fund, 14001-C St. Germain Drive, No. 639, Centreville, VA 20121. Angel Kisses 5K Raises $35,000 hantilly’s Jeffrey Virostek died of acute my- Prepare for Power Outages Celogenous leukemia (AML) in September 2003, at age 4. And each year on Mother’s With severe storms often a possibility this time of year, resi- day, residents of his Poplar Tree Estates community dents are advised to have particular items on hand, including: hold the Angel Kisses 5K run and 2K walk in his Flashlights or lanterns and fresh batteries, or oil lamps and fuel; memory and to raise money for other children fight- battery-operated radio to hear weather reports and power-resto- ing cancer. ration updates; battery operated or wind-up clock; nonperish- “This year’s event was a great success again,” said able food such as powdered milk, cereal, snack bars, peanut but- his mom, Tasha Virostek. “We had 820 participants, ter, canned foods and bottled water; disposable plates, bowls and including 412 finishers in the 5K. Participants’ ages utensils; manual can opener; chafing dish/fondue pot and canned ranged from 6-78, and we made over $35,000.” fuel for heating; matches; baby food, diapers and pet food, if One of the best parts, she said, was the effort and applicable; plus necessary medications and first aid supplies. kindness of a 6-year-old boy from Manassas, Timmy “Mini” Tyrrell. He’s a go-cart racer at Old Dominion Photo courtesy of Tasha Virostek Free Carseat Inspections Speedway and, when a friend of his was diagnosed Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will with leukemia, he started a fund-raising campaign perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, June 2 to help other sick children. and 16, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. “He’s also the nephew of one of our Angel Kisses in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should board members, so he heard about our event,” said install the child safety seats themselves so technicians may prop- Virostek. “And at the race, on May 8, he presented erly inspect and adjust them, as needed. us with a $3,500 check to benefit the Jeffrey Virostek However, because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles Memorial Fund.” arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may She said Timmy raised the money via his racing have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the cor- and donations. “We were overwhelmed and over- rect use of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to con- joyed by his generosity,” said Virostek. “This little The youngest Virosteks, (from left) Luke, firm dates and times. guy is our hero — what he did brought me to tears.” 5, and Michelle, 3, pose with the Angel Teens’ Distracted Driving Tested — Bonnie Hobbs Kisses 5K starting line behind them. To educate teens on the dangers of distracted driving, police let them get behind the wheel at the Fairfax County Emergency Parkway Road Closures, June 4-6 Weekend Vehicle Operations Course, Tuesday morning, in Chantilly. Stu- eads up, local motorists: Two road closures ❖ Traffic coming from Marley Garden Lane, Fields dents drove while officers used various techniques to demon- are planned for next weekend because of Bridge Road, Fair Ridge Drive, Monument Court and strate the effects of distracted driving by simulating a three-sec- H the Fairfax County Parkway and Fair Lakes Vernoy Hills Road wanting to access Route 7100 will ond increase in driver-reaction time. Parkway interchange construction. be directed to turn left on Monument, right on West Over the past nine months, Fairfax County police have made a From Saturday, June 4, at 7 a.m. until Monday, Ox Road and right onto Fair Lakes Parkway to Route concentrated effort to curb distracted driving. June 6, at 5 a.m., Monument Drive at the Fairfax 7100. Message boards will alert motorists and resi- They hosted forums in schools, held training sessions for offic- County Parkway will be closed while crews install a dents to these changes. If it rains, these closures will ers, surveyed public attitudes and behaviors, and wrote thou- 30-inch, storm drain pipe across Monument Drive. be postponed until June 18 so they don’t conflict sands of summonses. A detour will be posted, directing traffic as follows: with the county’s fair, Celebrate Fairfax. There was a 48-percent increase in the number of citations for ❖ Route 7100 traffic wanting to access Monument In addition, weather permitting, as of Wednesday, distracted-driving infractions, over that time period, compared Drive will detour onto Fair Lakes Parkway, turn left June 1, motorists will no longer be able to access to the same time last year (4,669 vs. 6,889). May is national onto West Ox Road and left onto Monument Drive. North Lake Drive to or from the Fairfax County Park- Youth Traffic Safety month. To view this year’s Teen Crash Map, ❖ Traffic coming from Fields Bridge Road and Fair way. This permanent closure is part of the ultimate visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police. Ridge Drive wanting to go west on Monument to plan for the new interchange. Once sound walls are Route 7100 will be directed to turn right on Monu- constructed across North Lake Drive, a cul de sac ment Drive, right on West Ox Road and right on Fair will be built. Residents in the Villages of Fair Lakes Lakes Parkway to Route 7100. will use Route 50 to reach their homes. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2011 ❖ 3 News

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From St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church, the Rev. Vertanes Kalayjian (at podium) says the The Chantilly Academy’s junior AFROTC pre- benediction while the Rev. Hovsepkarapetyan Westfield High’s band and chorus perform the sents the colors with members of American and others, including U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, listen. National Anthem. Legion Post 177 and VFW Post 8469. Post Office Dedicated in Juskalian’s Honor

From Page 1 Michael Furey, USPS Northern Virginia was Armed Forces Day. “Col. Juskalian em- Assembly of America. district manager, said the Postal Service was bodied the spirit of the military in his ev- Noting that Juskalian was the son of im- Academy’s junior AFROTC presented the “proud to be here today and honor an eryday life,” wrote Dole. “Men like him don’t migrants, Wolf called him “an example of colors with members of American Legion American patriot. There are many deserv- come around too often. He always put oth- the best of America — [someone] who de- Post 177 and VFW Post 8469. ing people across the country; it takes a tre- ers first, and today is his time to be put first.” voted himself to the preservation of our The Rev. Hovsepkarapetyan of St. Mary mendous amount of work to have a post Acknowledging the presence of the many nation and freedom around the world. His Armenian Apostolic Church in Washington, office named after someone. The dedication veterans and former POWs attending the name on this facility is a fitting tribute to D.C., called Juskalian a man of honor and a plaque in the lobby will honor one of ceremony in front of the post office, Wolf his many years of service and a constant good Christian whose “dedication extended Centreville’s own who served his country, said Juskalian “actively embraced the val- reminder of the sacrifices our military and beyond his military career. May the memory family and community in a manner that was ues of sacrifice and service that we hold so their families have made and continue to of our veterans who served this country and truly exceptional.” dear.” He then gave a summary of make for our country.” died for it always be blessed eternally.” He Wolf read letters from Warner and from Juskalian’s long military career and honors Del. Jim LeMunyon (R-67th) presented a then asked God to “guard and bless this post former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, who said it was earned, also recognizing his membership in certificate to Juskalian’s son Kevork on be- office and everyone working there.” fitting to honor Juskalian on May 21, which the VFW, American Legion and Armenian half of the governor and General Assembly, acknowledging the building dedication in his father’s name. Kevork thanked Wolf for his efforts to honor his father, adding, “Spe- George Juskalian, in His Own Words cial thanks to Greg Mathieson who’s been such a good friend to my family and was By Bonnie Hobbs “But there weren’t “When the Germans tried to see if we the catalyst for this event.” Centre View enough trucks to take us were really wounded, the British erected a “Throughout his life, the postal service all out of there. German sign on the gate saying ‘Plague,’ and that kept my father in touch with his family,” Col. George Juskalian infantry soldiers were all kept them out,” said Juskalian. “Three or said Kevork. “He taught us the value of tak- spoke with Centre View around and my buddy four days later, the 45th U.S. Infantry Divi- ing the time to put words on paper and stay in June 2004, as he Pete and I were recap- sion overran Nuremburg and we were lib- connected with each other. My father would turned 90 and planned tured,” he continued. erated.” be proud to be honored this way and to to visit the then-new “We were tired and de- After the war, he worked in the Pentagon know so many veterans attended this cer- World War II Memorial pressed but thankful to before volunteering to fight in the Korean emony.” in Washington, D.C. be alive.” War. There, he earned a second Silver Star. After the plaque unveiling came the bene- Below is an excerpt: They were soon His citation reads, “The battalion encoun- diction by the Rev. Vertanes Kalayjian, also marched south to tered a mine field blocking the only route of St. Mary. “This is an honor for Col. fter George Nuremburg, where of approach, but Col. Juskalian – with com- Juskalian, the citizen, soldier and member Juskalian, Americans began bomb- plete disregard for his personal safety – of the Armenian Church,” he said. “It’s also Athen an ing. “We were cheering, placed himself at the front of his unit and a proud day for [our] church.” Army cap- and our guards were get- led them through the field ... The gallantry Also pleased was Juskalian’s neighbor, tain, had been a POW for ting irritated,” said [he] displayed is in keeping with the high- Yom Kim, who said afterward, “We belonged two years, the Germans Juskalian. “But the est traditions of the military service.” to the same chapter of Korean War Veter- marched their POWs to George Juskalian bombs came down on us, He also served in Vietnam from 1962-63, ans. It’s great that the post office was named Germany on Jan. 21, too, and I was sure we receiving an air medal and a Bronze Star. after him. I miss him very much.” 1945. “We marched 40 were going to get it. After retiring from the Army, he lived in Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) was days, 400 miles, in the dead of winter, and About 30 of us were killed. I was thinking Arlington and married Lucine in 1970. He also thrilled about the building dedication. it was bitter cold,” he said. “We slept in of my mother and how ironic it would be became graduate admissions director of “Col. Juskalian really was such an incred- barns, ate wheat and barley and traded old to be killed at the end of the war — and by Southeastern University in Washington, ible guy — and yet, he’d have had no one coffee for bread.” your own aircraft.” D.C., and received a master’s degree in busi- know about what he did, except his family. They were eventually placed in a camp They survived, but were surrounded by ness and public administration from there It’s nice that, now, we will forever remem- in Hammelburg with other American of- Germans with no place to run. They were at age 60. ber him.” ficers captured in the Battle of the Bulge. then marched toward a prison camp near Juskalian also volunteered in the local Agreeing, son-in-law Joe Jamaldinian Gen. George Patton’s son-in-law was Munich, but were given the opportunity to schools, sharing his experiences with the said, “He never boasted regarding his ser- among them, so a task force was sent to return to Nuremburg as wounded soldiers students and passing on the importance of vice to the country, and his love for people liberate the POWs there. “They arrived the to be treated in the hospital. They took it public service. He died July 4, 2010, at 96, and talent as a wordsmith were his gifts to end of March, and the German guards because that was closer to the American and was buried with full, military honors connect with others. I was proud to have fled,” said Juskalian. lines than where they’d been heading. in Arlington National Cemetery. known him and to be able to call him Dad.”

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“guardians of the garden” and taking care Elementary school of the little plants “to keep them strong and students learn about healthy like you are.” With a group of fifth-graders, she had healthy lifestyles. them tell her how a garden fits into healthy living. The students replied that “fresh fruits and vegetables are good for your body and By Bonnie Hobbs help keep your heart healthy.” They also Centre View said gardening was good exercise. Some 75 students planted seeds to grow hen it comes to hands-on cool-weather crops – cabbage, peas, lettuce, projects, students at Oak broccoli, cauliflower and radishes – in sev- WHill Elementary take that eral, large, planter boxes. Parent volunteer idea literally. On a recent, Kay Schlembach told them they were plant- sunny morning, children in all grades took ing peas and beans because “they put great turns preparing the soil and planting veg- nutrients into the dirt to make it better for etables in their outdoor garden. growing crops.” Each class has a vegetable bed; and be- Once the plants start growing, said fifth- sides having fun, the students learned about grade teacher Lou Sonoskey. “The students responsibility and healthy eating. They also will weed, water and thin them, check for created one of just eight, American Heart insects and monitor the growth. And one Association Teaching Gardens in the nation. class will blog about the garden on the “This presented a great opportunity for school computer system.” us,” said Oak Hill Principal Amy Goodloe. Student Hannah Snarr helped her class- “We already had the outdoor classroom es- mates break up chunks of clay and mix or- tablished, but needed a structured program ganic fertilizer into the soil of their veg- to apply to it. This will teach the children etable beds. “It was fun to work in groups,” about healthy lifestyles and how they could she said. “We’ll make bar graphs of how get involved in growing their own foods.” quickly things grow, compare whose crops Before students in each grade level be- grow faster and try to figure out why.” gan their “work,” Goodloe explained to Hannah said the things she learns will them what they’d be doing and why. She talked to the younger children about being See Guardians, Page 6 Avonlea Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Dr. Mina Modaresi

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These students mix fertilizer into their vegetable garden’s soil.

Photos by Photos These fifth-grade girls are having fun planting vegetables at Oak Hill Elementary. ‘Guardians of the Garden’

From Page 5 parent volunteer Sally Burns. She said another important thing is for the students to learn about har- stick with her more than if she’d just read them in a vesting. “Children in suburbia don’t always know book because “When you do something, you remem- where their food comes from and the importance of ber how to do it more. Then you could do it at home, agriculture and crops,” said Burns. “Many just as- and it’ll make eating healthy food more important.” sume food will always be in their grocery stores and Pratyusha Veerareddy, 10 and a half, enjoyed gar- just comes from there.” dening. “I’m excited,” she said. “I’m going to ask my Kirsten Baier with the American Heart Association dad and mom if we can have our own garden. Kids said her organization got a grant to start the teach- should spend more time outdoors than indoors ing gardens and provided the soil, planter boxes, watching TV and playing video games. Outdoors is seeds, vegetables, shovels and gloves. “One in three fun, and you can garden with friends and family.” children are overweight or obese, and there are sig- Second-grader Mia Aleem Dakota Meny, in second Besides that, said Pratyusha, “You’re making your nificant health benefits of gardening,” she said. plants marigolds in Oak grade, enjoys planting own fruits and vegetables, instead of buying them in “People develop healthy eating habits, and fruits and Hill’s garden on May 12. marigolds. a grocery store. You’re being little farmers and sav- vegetables lower the risk factors for heart disease ing money.” and strokes.” Ten-year-old Matthew Bucko said gardening was “We believe that, when you educate children about cool. “I like playing in the dirt and stuff,” he said. nutritional choices, they’ll share the knowledge with “We have a garden in my backyard and I helped my their families and others,” continued Baier. “And Oak mom plant it. You learn about healthy eating and Hill Elementary has been a tremendous supporter of you can watch your plants grow.” the American Heart Association. In fact, in February, Agreeing, Harsha Chivaluri, 11, said, “It’s fun to it raised $17,000 through its Jump Rope for Heart wait and see what’s going to happen and get inter- program.” active with [your food]. I hope the plants will grow All in all, said Principal Goodloe, “The children quickly so I can see the harvest. When you eat healthy, really enjoyed planting their gardens. There were lots it helps you grow healthy so your heart will be of big smiles. They were interested in knowing how healthy.” we’re going to harvest and maintain the garden – Also enjoying herself was Caroline Woodson, 11. and they also wanted to know if they could take home “We can get our hands dirty, and we get to have the what they’ve grown.” experience of planting a garden,” she said. “We’ll Now, the students are growing summer crops. They learn what foods are good for us, and we can actu- started seedlings indoors; then early this month, they ally help grow them.” planted corn and tomatoes. Rubbiya Azhar, 11, said she’s planted flowers, avo- “What’s great is that the American Heart Associa- cados, potatoes and tomatoes at home. But she ad- tion also provides us with a curriculum for the teach- mitted being “amazed to learn how plants help your ers to use in the classroom,” added Goodloe. “It even heart to live.” gave us information about workshops for parents to Joey Beckwith, left, and Andrew Morris plant pumpkins Helping coordinate this program at Oak Hill is promote heart-healthy behavior.” in Oak Hill’s garden.

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know the other people in the cast.” Receive this *Wildheart Water Bottle absolutely FREE Chantilly High’s latest children’s Portraying Sylvia, the first super- with a single $100.00 Brighton Purchase. play is a comedy adventure. man the farmers discover when they journey to the city, is sopho- MAY 27 - JUNE 12 more Chloe Vasquez. “At first, she’s By Bonnie Hobbs old farmer who aspires to be a su- doubtful that the supermans could Centre View perman and fight the bad guys,” defeat all the bandits; she says it’ll (limit one per customer, while supplies last. Purchase total includes said Clougherty. “She’s a tomboy take at least seven supermans,” merchandise only. Gift Cards and sales tax not included.) hen a village of farm- and won’t let people tell her she’s *At participating retailers said Vasquez. “It’s based on ‘Seven ers needs protection too young — and she completely W Samurai,’ but isn’t violent. We use from a group of ban- idolizes the supermans.” light sabers and have thumb wars dits wanting to wreck their land Clougherty loves playing and play a nose game when de- and take their crops, they do what Katherine because she gets to be ciding who won a battle.” anyone would do — contact su- both a farmer and a superman: She said Sylvia’s “kind of flam- Twinbrooke Centre • 9565 Braddock Rd. perheroes for help. That’s the “She gets her cape and insignia boyant” and sometimes sings or Open 7 Days • (703) 425-1855 premise of Chantilly High’s latest and really stands up for her vil- See Seven, Page 10 www.JudyRyanofFairfax.com children’s play, “Seven lage.” Supermans.” “The show has a bunch of quirks A comedy, it’ll spring onto the that’ll get laughs, and all the stage, Friday, June 3, at 7 p.m.; supermans have distinct personali- Saturday, June 4, at 2 and 7 p.m.; ties that are funny,” said and Sunday, June 5, at 2 p.m. Tick- Clougherty. “When they come ets are $5 at the door, or at onstage, you know who they are www.chantillyhsdrama.com. by their walk and voice. And the “It takes place in the future, in farmers aren’t that bright, so the the nation of New chemistry between Hampshire,” said se- them is goofy.” nior Adrian Tafesh, the Chris Knarr and assistant director. “So “You can let freshman Antonio the farmers enlist the loose, go all Ribeiro share the role help of superheroes of Smiley, one of the called supermans, and out and act farmers who grows the story is about how barley and wheat. And they find the really silly.” Smiley goes on a trip supermans and defeat — Chloe Vasquez, with Katherine to find the bandits.” actress the supermans. Many of the charac- “Smiley’s scared of ters are double-cast, everything and has a and the play features 60 students perpetual frown, so people are in the cast and crew. “This is such freaked out by it,” said Ribeiro. a wacky concept for a show and a “It’s fun because we get to add a strange story with a lot of funny, bunch of ridiculous things into the country accents,” said Tafesh. script. For example, one of the “We’ll have a cool set, and the bandits becomes friends with a supermans will wear capes and fence.” tights. The bandits are a kooky He said both children and adults bunch, and the audience will re- will enjoy the comedy, and the ally like them. This show’s going play’s entertaining because the to be hilarious.” story keeps moving along. “It’s fun Sophomore Hattie Clougherty to be in a children’s show because portrays Katherine, as does stu- you can be totally ridiculous,” said dent Sam Jones. “She’s a 13-year- Ribeiro. “And it’s nice getting to

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Williams High School, was killed by a military service, more than leave his career as a journalist and join the bomb in Kunar, Afghanistan, on Aug. 19, 2006. NEWS DEPARTMENT: O To discuss ideas and concerns, 400,000 in World War II, more Marine Corps. After his application to become U.S. Army Specialist Felipe J. Garcia Villareal, Call: 703-778-9410 than 30,000 in Korea, more than 50,000 in a Marine had originally been denied because 26 of Burke, and a rndon grad, was injured in e-mail: Vietnam. of his age, he lobbied members of Congress to Iraq and flown to Washington Hospital Cen- [email protected] Earlier this month, the number of U.S. mili- get a special exemption. “We all thought he ter, where he died Feb. 12, 2006. Steven Mauren Editor, 703-778-9415 tary deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan since Sept. was crazy,” said Brett Lieberman, a former col- Capt. Shane R. M. Mahaffee, 36, a 1987 [email protected] 11, 2001, exceeded 6,000. 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Operations Officer Helge Boes Louise Krafft, Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Venetz Jr., 30, of died on Sept. 23, 2008, while serving in Iraq. of Fairfax was killed on Feb. 5, 2003, while Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: Prince William died Jan. 28, 2011 in Afghani- His unit came under small arms fire, and participating in counterterrorism efforts in Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, stan, in a non-combat incident. Venetz had Brown, 26, died from his wounds. eastern Afghanistan. John Heinly, John Smith, Production Manager: been seriously wounded months before. Sgt. Scott Kirkpatrick, 26, died on Aug. 11, Among other local lives lost: Lance Cpl. Jean Card Spc. Sean R. Cutsforth, 22, of Radford, Va., 2007, in Arab Jabour, Iraq. Kirkpatrick, who Tavon Lee Hubbard, 24, of Reston; 1st Lt. died Dec. 15, 2010 in Afghanistan, when in- graduated from Park View High School in Ster- Alexander Wetherbee, 27, of McLean; 1st Lt. 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The cast of Chantilly High’s children’s play, “Seven Supermans,” takes a break from rehearsing to pose together. Seven Supermans to the Rescue From Page 7 dren love it. But the audience will like all chants her lines. “She also makes funny, the characters because we’ve all developed insecure faces and has awkward body posi- them really well.” tions,” said Vasquez. “I like playing her be- Robbie Novak and Kelsey Monk are the cause she mentors Katherine, and it’s fun stage managers. “We read lines for people to play a leadership role.” not at rehearsals, write down the blocking “I love children’s shows because you can and help the director as much as possible,” let loose, go all out and act really silly with- said Novak. “During the show, we’ll be on out being judged,” she continued. “And the opposite sides of the stage making sure audience will enjoy the references to stuff things are flowing well.” they can relate to from today’s world, plus Director Shannon Khatcheressian said the crazy, random, out-there humor.” things are going smoothly. “It’s the first Playing a superman named Coburn is children’s show where I’ve used an assis- sophomore Josh Lutz. “He’s graceful and tant director, and it’s working out beauti- good at what he does,” said Lutz. “He’s fully,” she said. “Adrian brings some fresh sometimes critical of those who try things insight and great suggestions to the re- like fighting or running, but fail; but he tries hearsal process, so it’s been a nice, collabo- to help them. rative effort.” He also has a big, weird voice and a crazy Calling “Seven Supermans” a great show walk that children will like.” for the entire family, she said it contains He likes his role because “it’s so funny “jokes, fun characters and physical comedy how Coburn reacts to things other people for everybody. The message is about accep- say. His personality enables me to create tance and tolerance – and learning more good, comedic timing. In a children’s show, about people before judging or jumping to you can act like a big dummy and the chil- conclusions about them.” Crime Report

Activities reported by the Sully police department released a 20 second segment of the 9-1-1 through May 20. dispatch call that airs the voice of the murderer. Police are hopeful that someone will recognize the voice as they have exhausted many of their GRAFFITI initial leads over the past year. Police are also Someone spray painted along a fence in the releasing a photo of the white pick-up truck that 4000 block of Flagg Court some time between 7 they believe suspects used to flee the murder p.m. on Monday, May 9 and 7:15 a.m. on scene. Cardona worked as a gardener and Thursday, May 12. handyman for residents of a home on Compton Road in the Centreville area. Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to contact BURGLARY Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/ A home in the 13900 block of Rockland 8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or Village Drive was burglarized between 6:30 text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/ a.m. and just after noon on Thursday, May 12. 274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691- An investigation determined entry was forced 2131. through a window and video game equipment, a laptop computer, watch and a pair of shoes LARCENIES appeared to be missing. 13700 block of Bent Tree Circle. Cash stolen from residence. HOMICIDE 6000 block of Oday Drive. GPS and camera Police are continuing to investigate leads stolen from vehicle. surrounding the homicide of Jose Cardona, 39, Ruddy Duck Road/Union Mill Road. Tools of Manassas on May 17, 2010. In an effort to stolen from vehicle. seek new information from the public, detectives 4400 block of Stringfellow Road. Video game system stolen from school. 10 ❖ Centre View North ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

To have community events listed in “Kicking Norma.” At Coastal Flats, “Despicable Me.” 7:45 p.m. gates open. Centre View, e-mail to 11901 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax. Chantilly High School SGA presents: [email protected]. Call 571-522-6300. Screen-on-the-Green showing Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412. “Despicable Me.” Movie starts 8:30 p.m. On the football field to raise MONDAY/MAY 30 money for turf. Admission is $3 per TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Ox Hill Battlefield Memorial Day person. Program. 2 p.m. Presented by the Centreville Stitchers welcome adults JUNE 4 AND 5 who enjoy knitting, crocheting, or Father William Corby Division other needlework crafts and Ancient Order of Hibernians and Spring Rose Show. Saturday, June 4 conversation. Join us at the Fairfax County Park Authority. At the from 1 to 6 p.m.; Sunday, June 5 from Centreville Regional Library, 14200 Ox Hill Battlefield Park in Fair Oaks. noon to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Arlington St. Germain Dr., Centreville, VA. Ice Cream Social. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rose Foundation. Experts are available Admission is free. If you have any There will be 100 scoops courtesy of to answer rose culture questions. At questions, contact Jo at 703-803- the Centreville Baskin Robbins. The Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee 0595 or email [email protected]. Prince William Sound Barbershop Highway, Fairfax. Call 703-371-9351 Thursday, May 26 — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Quartet will sing songs from the or [email protected]. Tuesday, June 14 — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1940s. SYA Extreme will give a cheer Vintage Virginia Wine Festival. Thursday, June 23 — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and help with tug of war and other Features 60 wineries with 400 select family games. At the Spindle Sears vintages. Featuring soul singer Bettye House in Historic Centreville Park. At LaVette as well as jazz and R&B MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 5714 Mt. Gilead Road, Centreville. entertainers, including Jon Cleary. At ZUMBA Classes. 7 to 8 p.m. Latin Visit www.CentrevilleVA.org or call Bull Run Regional Park Special Events Bulk Mulch based dance fitness class. The first Ellanor C. Lawrence Park at 703-631- Center in Centreville. For tickets or 30% OFF class is free; afterward it’s $7-$9 per 0013. questions, visit vintagevirginia.com or Playground Chips call 888-VA-FESTS. class. At Cornerstone Montessori JUNE 3 TO JUNE 26 Japanese Maples School, 4455 Brookfield Corporate MONDAY/JUNE 6 Organic Compost Drive, Suite 201, Chantilly. Visit “Wicked” Promotions. Visitors to Over 100 Varieties (6"-12') www.gozumbafun.com. Fair Oaks Mall can delight in Wicked SCAN Golf Tournament. Tee-Off Fore exhibits, offers from retailers, Children and Families Golf $24.99 cu. yd. giveaways, ticket promotions and Tournament. At Westfields Golf Course $9.99 & Up MAY 25 TO MAY 28 other offerings to celebrate and in Clifton. There are still foursome Fill Dirt Jazz and Pizzazz. Chantilly High’s promote the show. At Fair Oaks Mall, slots available as well as space in the 25th Anniversary Show: Wednesday, to coincide with its run at The new clinic. Visit: www.scanva.org/ May 25 through Saturday, May 28, at Kennedy Center from June 15 golf.htm 25% OFF $19.99 cu. yd. through Aug. 21. 7 p.m.; Sunday, May 29, at 3 p.m. JUNE 9 AND 10 Evergreen Magnolias, Tickets are $10. The Chantilly Jazz FRIDAY/JUNE 3 Shredded and Touch of Class Show Choir join Broadway Pops Concert. The CVHS Hardwood Mulch forces in one of the longest-running Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Choral Department will hold its annual Arborvitae & Leyland Cypress and most beloved shows in the Admission is $15. With Gina Broadway Pops Concert on Thursday, $2.99 2cu. ft. Washington area. DeSimone and the Moaners. Drop-in June 9, and Friday, June 10, at 7:30 beginner swing lesson 9 p.m. to p.m. in the Skip Maiden Theatre at midnight. At the Hilton Washington Centreville High School. The choirs 25% OFF $3.49 3cu. ft. FRIDAY/MAY 27 Dulles Airport Hotel, 13869 Park will sing selections from “Oliver”, Spring Blooming Trees Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Center Road (Route 28 near the “Once on This Island”, “Thoroughly Admission is $15. With the Smokin’ airport), Herndon. Modern Millie”, “Hairspray”, “The Impatiens Polecats with Marianna Previti. 8:30- Auditions. Dance Competition Team. Color Purple”, “Strike Up the Band”, ¢ 9 p.m. drop-in beginner swing lesson; Ballet trained dancers perform Jazz, “Girl Crazy”, and “Porgy and Bess”. 97 9 p.m.-12 midnight dance. At the Lyrical, Tap, Contemporary. 5 - 5:45 There will also be individual solo Reg. 1.89 Hilton Washington Dulles Airport p.m. ages 8 and under; 6 - 7 p.m. performances by senior choir members. Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road ages 9 - 11; 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. ages 12 Tickets are available at the door — $5 (Route 28 near the airport), and up; (ages as of Jan. 1, 2012); for adults and $3 for students. A HANGING BASKETS Herndon. Auditions held at Creative Dance reception will follow the concert. Buy 1, Get 1 Center in Chantilly. Call Ginny at Ballyhoo! 7 p.m. Tickets are $10/ SATURDAY/JUNE 11 1/2 Price person. At Fast Eddie’s, 14114 Lee 703-378-1800. Visit Highway, Centreville. Call 703-266- www.CDCdance.com Super Science Saturdays. 10 a.m. to 3 1888. p.m. Free. The theme is “Communications.” Super Science MillionMillion DollarDollar PotteryPottery SaleSale SATURDAY/JUNE 4 Saturdays take place from 10 a.m. to 3 SATURDAY, MAY 28 Auditions. Chantilly All Stars. p.m. on the second Saturday of each 60-75% OFF Remembrance Cabaret. 7 p.m. Free. Competitive Jazz and Lyrical. 9:30 month, offering activities focused a 60-75% OFF In honor of Virginia Tech victim a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Middle School and different science concept. Through Reema Samaha. At Westfield High High School Age (6th - 12th grades). demonstrations and hands-on Azaleas & Rhododendrons School Auditorium, 4700 Stonecroft Call 703-378-1800. Visit activities, visitors will become Blvd., Chantilly. Contact Ashley www.CDCdance.com. Auditions held immersed in science, technology, 25% OFF Dillard at at Creative Dance Center, Chantilly. engineering and mathematics (STEM) Excluding ENCORE AZALEAS [email protected] or SuperDuper! 2011. From 8 p.m. to topics related to aviation and space 703-919-3934. midnight. Tickets are $8. A benefit exploration. At the National Air and Perennials Over 100 Varieties concert for Charity Music, an Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Herbs Over 100 Varieties instrument donation nonprofit Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum SUNDAY/MAY 29 company that helps children get the Parkway, Chantilly. Visit: http:// Hostas 25% OFF, 100 varieties Escape to the Beach. Noon to 6 p.m. musical instruments that they need. At www.nasm.si.edu/events/ Outdoor party with food, drinks, kids’ Frying Pan Park, 2790 West Ox Road, superscience/. activities and live music from Herndon. FreeFree LandscapeLandscape && HardscapeHardscape EstimatesEstimates Bulletin Board Patios,Patios, Walls,Walls, To have community events listed in an audition workshop on May 16 at 6:30 Jones (vocal director). The workshop Centre View, e-mail to p.m. where material for the vocal and fee is $300. Visit Walkways,Walkways, PaverPaver [email protected]. dance auditions will be taught. Audi- www.westfieldtheatreboosters.com or Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412. tions are May 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. call 703-488-6439. Callbacks are May 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. DrivewaysDriveways && SoSo Smart Markets Centreville Rehearsals begin June 27, and are on NOW THROUGH JUNE 2 kicked off its summer season Friday, weekday evenings until the perfor- Journey from Mourning to Joy. MuchMuch MoreMore May 6 at 5875 Trinity Parkway in mances July 21-24. All activities are at Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. If you have Centreville. 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12 ❖ Centre View North ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News RENTERS Stop Paying Your Criminal Justice Landlord’s Mortgage. Free Report reveals Competition How Easy it is to Buy Chantilly High School Academy Criminal Your Own Home. Justice students won the Fairfax County RENTERS-STOP-RENTING.COM Public Schools 3rd Annual Criminal Jus- Free recorded message tice Competition on May 2 at the Fairfax 1-800-894-1060 County Police Acad- ID#2001 emy. Chantilly Presented by Amir Razi/Long and Foster Real Estate/Tysons Corner Academy’s team consisted of 11 male and female students who competed in three events: obstacle course, suspect recognition and crime scene investigation. Susie Azarsina, Kevin Richards, Alex Terry, John Martinez, Chris- tina Gonzalez and Yessica Escoto competed in the obstacle course where Chantilly took gold and silver for the males and silver for females. Harley Baban and Rich Huynd took gold in the suspect recognition competition. Lizet Bringhurst, Garmai Hundley and Rathna Muraliharan earned bronze in crime scene investigation.

WHS’s ‘Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ By Damian Leverett and pitch-perfect vocal performance exhibited scin- McLean High School tillating clarity and emotion from the first catchy motive to the last heartfelt belt. ake the ancient biblical saga of Joseph, a Colby Dezelick exuded charisma, hilarity, and zeal Tsimple young man given the gift of a beauti- in his portrayal of the Pharaoh, a character based on ful multicolored cloak by his proud father. Elvis and the music of the 1950s. He swaggered about He is subject to his 11 brothers’ jealous treachery the stage and sprung down the aisles, bubbling with and is thrown into unjust imprisonment and slavery. style and confidence while maintaining his challeng- Now add an Elvis-impersonating Pharaoh, disco par- ing accent and unparalleled level of energy. Dezelick ties, country hoedowns, dance numbers in the desert was also featured as Levi, one of Joseph’s brothers, and countless other modern twists to this religious demonstrating exceptional dancing skills in every tale. Such a vision may seem preposterous to those number, but particularly an intricate duet sequence familiar only with the original Bible verses, but not with his nimble female partner Avery Hobbs. to those who’ve seen the celebrated mu- Cappies sical retelling of this story, “Joseph and THIS PRODUCTION was greatly enhanced by the Review Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Per- multitude of strong ensembles that displayed energy formed with skill and vivacity at and skill in nearly every action or reaction. Yet, form- Westfield High School, their talented ing a standout ensemble among this incredible cast production team truly captured the uproarious com- was Joseph’s brothers. This boisterous group ex- edy, joyous nature, and endearing sentiments of this ecuted extremely challenging choreography with entertaining show. masterful capability, sang with prowess and enthu- Born out of a small-scale 15-minute pop cantata siasm throughout their every musical number, and commissioned by a small preparatory school,” Jo- added many extra comedic elements to each of their seph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is clearly depicted characters. now one of composing legend Andrew Lloyd The engrossing choreography by students Avery Webber’s most popular works, with lyrics provided Hobbs and Colby Dezelick truly put the show on by Tim Rice. First gracing the London stage in 1973, another level of excellence — their formidably com- “Joseph” was altered constantly in its early stages to plex movements aptly designed to add emotions, become the musical theater masterpiece it is today. humor, and interest to the show. An array of elabo- This effervescent rock opera has since enjoyed much rately colored washes made up the majority of the success including numerous runs on Broadway and well executed lighting designs. Costumes were daunt- frequent professional, community, and school level ingly high in number, as well as impressive in qual- productions into the modern day. ity and design. The orchestra played Webber’s lengthy Kevin Clay gave a dazzling performance as Joseph, and soaring score with feeling and precision, main- the iconic dreamer with an irrepressible spirit. His taining proper volume and synchronization with ac- fluid and convincing characterization brought to life tors in most every instance. Joseph’s perseverance and kindheartedness, creat- Displaying extraordinary dancing, singing, and ing a lovable and amusing figure. He displayed an acting abilities, this brilliant cast and crew seized adroit ability to transition smoothly from comedic the show’s uplifting qualities and proved that with and playful songs to the more lachrymose and touch- enough heart, moxie, and maybe even a coat of many ing moments. Most impressively, Clay’s outstanding colors, the wildest of dreams are attainable. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2011 ❖ 13 News L-E-A-D: Let’s Eliminate Aggressive Driving he Sully District Station of Tthe Fairfax County Police Department just con- cluded a month-long initiative tar- geting aggressive driving violations in the Route 28 corridor, including specific viola- A Ride-Along tions such as running red lights, speeding, unsafe lane changes, tailgat- ing, running stops signs and ignor- ing yield signs. Extra officers were dedicated to enforcement during morning and evening rush hours. The spring campaign is specific to Sully District and targets many of Police Officer First Class Brad Wrobel issues the first ticket the “top-10” high crash intersec- of the shift to a driver who ran a red light. Says Wrobel, tions. The campaign generated “This is a prime example of why we’re out here — he’s not 1,476 written tickets. a bad guy, he’s late, rushing to work — and then someone else is late, and then boom, there’s an accident.”

Police Officer First Class Wrobel tells this driver to “take a deep breath;” she is a little shaken by being pulled over When Police Officer First Ticket number four is issued to this driver, who made an after making a questionable lane change. Wrobel helps Class Brad Wrobel pulls a unsafe lane change in an intersection to get on to the her calm down a bit and then issues her a verbal warning. car over because of a traffic eastbound Route 66 ramp. Officers have a variety of violation, he uses his police enforcement options: they can write tickets, give written computer to look up the and verbal warnings. registration of the car and to make notes about the Photos by Deb Cobb/Centre View violation.

Ticket number two is issued on northbound 28, near the McLaren exit. Police Officer First Class Brad Wrobel first noticed the driver changing lanes without signaling and The school bus that this driver just cut in front of passes then followed the driver for several miles to monitor the driver’s behavior. After on westbound route 66 as Police Officer First Class noting several violations, including speeding and following too closely, Wrobel pulls Wrobel issues two tickets to this driver for speeding and him over and writes a ticket for following too closely. unsafe lane changes.

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Complete Dental Care for the Entire Family BRUCE R. HUTCHISON, D.D.S. In Concert MICHAEL H. GORMAN, D.D.S. The Chantilly High School auditorium was filled with the voices of the Elementary WHITNEY S. JARRELL, D.D.S. Honors Choir on March 10. The students came from several elementary schools in the area and worked together for over nine weeks to learn and practice the songs that FAMILY DENTISTRY they performed during the concert. The 2011 Elementary Honors Choir of Poplar Tree Elementary participated in the event; pictured are (from left): Mrs. Cindy Noble (mu- 14245-P Centreville Sq. sic teacher), Rachel Scherbenske, Rafee Islam, Maddy Meidlinger, Kalvin Yuan, Centreville, VA 20121 Samantha Sheirich, Caroline Barnes, Priscilla Yun, Narthana Kambalapally, Nam Vu, Brandon Morris, Mr. Charles Ring (music teacher), Luis Mendoza, and Joseph 703-830-9110 Semendinger. www.smilesforcentreville.com

High Tech Lessons School-based technology specialist Margaret Sisler teaches Brookfield Elementary School fourth graders how to create a Powerpoint. The students will be creating their own Powerpoints for a biography of fa- mous people.

Sweet Calculations Lees Corner Elementary School students in Mrs. Kitchen’s kindergarten class use “Jelly Bean Math” to practice math skills.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2011 ❖ 15 Centre View Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] Chantilly Boys Lacrosse Reach Region Title Tilt

stop Chantilly in transition,” said Settar. “We Chargers control the gave them too many possessions which you action in semifinals can’t do against a good team like Chantilly.” Chantilly senior midfielder Jared Golden win over Spartans. did a good job winning a majority of his face- offs. He credited the Chargers’ defense with stepping up. By Rich Sanders “Our defense has played great the past four Centre View or five games,” said Golden. The determined West Springfield defense or one team, it was new territory, for also played well, particularly throughout the Fthe other, it was pretty much the norm. first half when Chantilly continuously made That was the case in regards to Tues- strong rushes towards the net. Spartans’ se- day evening’s Northern Region boys’ lacrosse nior goalie Kevin Young made several excep- tournament semifinals meeting between West tional saves. Springfield and Chantilly High Schools. The Chargers never trailed. They scored The two teams were coming at things from within the game’s first minute on a rebound entirely different perspectives when they met follow-up goal by junior attack Luke Bowers in the postseason contest played at Oakton (3 goals on the night) and led 2-0 after one High School. At stake was a chance to ad- quarter. At halftime, the Chargers held a 5-1 vance to Thursday’s finals and earn an auto- advantage. They then effectively put things matic bid into the upcoming state tourna- away by scoring the first four goals of the third ment. Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/Centre View quarter to build a 9-1 lead. West Springfield As it turned out, the more playoff-seasoned sophomore attack Tyler Sutter scored from Chantilly squad, coached by Kevin Broderick, Devon Westerman of Chantilly gets off a shot as Colin Stephenson of eight yards out with 15 seconds remaining in controlled a majority of the spring night’s ac- West Springfield defends during Tuesday evening’s Northern Region the third quarter to get the Spartans within tion and won, 14-7. semifinals boys’ lacrosse playoff game at Oakton High School. 9-2 going into the fourth. “Our goal is to kind of keep our [winning] With the game’s outcome pretty much de- tradition going,” said Chantilly senior W.T. Woodson to advance to Tuesday’s semis West Springfield came back strong at re- cided, the contest opened up in the final quar- attackman/midfielder Devon Westerman, of meeting against the Spartans. gions with wins over Madison and Yorktown ter with both teams scoring five goals. a Chargers’ program which has known vast “We know what it’s like to lose, so we have to reach the semifinals. Although the Spar- “We were just focused,” said Chantilly’s postseason success in recent years. “Every something to play for [this postseason],” said tans lost to Chantilly, they still have hopes of Westerman, of his team’s well-played game. year, we want to improve on the year before.” Westerman, referring back to last year’s sea- making the state tournament if they can get “We knew our strengths against their weak- Three years ago in 2008, Chantilly captured son-ending setback to Langley at regionals. past Langley in the region third place conso- nesses. We are a pretty deep team and out- the state title. A year later in 2009, the Charg- Chantilly (18-1) is now set to meet lation game, which was scheduled to be ran them.” ers made it back to the state championship Annandale, an upset winner over Langley in played on Thursday at Oakton. Chantilly senior goalie Eric Simmons played game only to lose to Langley. Last year, the Tuesday’s second semifinals tilt at Oakton, for “It’s disappointing to lose [to Chantilly] and a solid game and earned the win in net for team fell to Langley in the region quarterfinals the region crown on Thursday of this week, not have a chance to play for the region [title], the Chargers. and did not make states. Thus, this season, May 26 at Robinson. but we still have a chance to make it to states,” Chantilly’s top scorers were Bowers and se- the Chargers were hungry to re-emerge as a said Settar. nior Craig Penman, both with three goals. Sopho- region force. WEST SPRINGFIELD, meanwhile, had never This marks the second straight year in more attack Bill Leslie and junior attack Daniel They have certainly done so. Chantilly won before in program history reached the region which West Springfield has lost to Chantilly DeCenzo both scored twice. Single goals came its first nine games this spring before losing tournament semifinals before this season. The at regionals. A year ago, the Spartans saw from Westerman (1 goal, 1 assist), Cole to Langley at the West Springfield Spring Spartans (11-7), under third year head coach their season end with a first round region play- Fitzgerald (1 and 1), Zach Pereira (1 and 1), Break Tournament. The Chargers went on to Scott Settar, qualified for the 16-team regionals off loss to the Chargers. and Jimmy Hicks (1 goal). Kyle O’Connor had finish the regular season 13-1, then won both by defeating South County, 17-5, in a first round three assists. For West Springfield, senior its games at the Concorde District tourna- Patriot District Tournament game played on the CHANTILLY, in Tuesday’s win over the Spar- midfielder Lee Gleason and senior attack Zach ment, including an 8-5 triumph over Robinson Spartans’ home field on May 6. They lost their tans, controlled the ball a majority of the game Hart (2 assists) both had two goals. Also tally- in the championship. At regionals, the team next game, however, to Woodson, 8-7, in the and vastly outshot its opponent. ing scores for the Spartans were Colin won contests over both Mount Vernon and semifinals three days later. “Going into the game we knew we had to Stephenson, Tyker Sutter, and Jake Flewellyn. Sallberg, Chantilly Shut Down Rams in District Softball

By Rich Sanders Chantilly, still qualified for this week’s 16-team as far as third base. All three of the Rams’ hits of those came in the top of the fourth inning Centre View Northern Region playoffs by winning its dis- were singles — a slap, infield safety by left- when Chantilly center fielder Wendy Sloan, trict tournament quarterfinals round game handed hitting Laura Turkekul in the top of on a sharply hit ball by Robinson left-handed he Robinson Secondary girls’ soft- over Herndon, 3-2, earlier last week on the third inning; a ground ball base hit into swinging Clare McGowan, came running in Tball team has hit the ball fairly well Wednesday, May 18. The win over the Hor- right field off the bat of Jillian Powers in the and made a nifty, sliding catch for the first throughout this spring season. But nets advanced the Rams, the district’s No. 3- fifth inning; and another infield single, once out of the inning. the Rams had no answers at the plate last seed, to the semifinals meeting with Chantilly, again by No. 9 batter Turkekul, in the sixth. Sallberg retired the first eight Robinson Friday evening, May 20 during their Concorde a team which has experienced an outstand- “I know their pitcher has been coming on batters she faced before Turkekul’s infield District tournament semifinals game versus ing breakthrough season following a 2010 strong,” said Robinson coach Barry single to shortstop with two outs in the third. Chantilly. spring which saw the Chargers go 6-13. Gorodnick, of Chantilly’s Sallberg. “She’s got- Sallberg struck out the next batter to retire Robinson managed only three singles Robinson will travel to Hayfield this Friday ten better and better as the year progressed. the side. against Chantilly pitching ace Alex Sallberg evening, May 27 at 7 for a first round region Our last two games we haven’t hit the ball Robinson, trailing 1-0, threatened to score and lost to the Chargers, 2-0. No. 2-seed playoff encounter against the Hawks. very well.” in the fourth inning. With one out, following Chantilly (14-6), with the win, advanced to Chantilly, meanwhile, will host Mount Vernon Sallberg, a sophomore who struck out eight Sloan’s outstanding catch, Rams’ catcher Allie this past Monday night’s district title game on Friday. and walked none, benefitted from a good Newcomb hit an infield grounder which re- where it lost to top seed Westfield, 6-3, in the defense behind her as the Chargers commit- sulted in her getting to second base on a contest played at Chantilly. IN FRIDAY’S district semifinals game, ted just one error on the night while coming throwing error. A bunt out by Haley Clements Robinson (12-9), despite the loss to Robinson had only one base runner advance up with some sparkling defensive gems. One See Softball, Page 17 16 ❖ Centre View North ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports

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