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Photo Courtesy of Kyler Zampiello www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 23-29, 2014 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comChantilly Connection ❖ October 23-29, 2014 ❖ 1 20142014 FCFTFCFT President’sPresident’s AwardAward for Outstanding Advocacy for the Employees of FCPS
Karen Garza Superintendent, FCPS Ramona Morrow President, FCCPTA Megan McLaughlin (Braddock District) Elizabeth Schultz (Springfield District) Pat Hynes (Hunter Mill District) Patty Reed (Providence District) Sandy Evans (Mason District) Dan Storck (Mount Vernon District) Tammy Derenak Kaufax (Lee District) Ryan McElveen (At Large) Janie Strauss (Dranesville District) Ilryong Moon (At Large)
The Fairfax County Federation of Teachers would like to thank all of the 2014 award winners listed above for their consistent advocacy, proactive communications, and support of our workforce over the past year. We publicly acknowledge their efforts to make a difference in the lives of FCPS employees. Thank you for caring about us; it matters and is appreciated.
2 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ October 23-29, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Roundups News Fatal Crash in Chantilly A car crash in Chantilly last week took the life of a 27-year-old Sterling man. Fairfax County police identified him as Jordan Dou- glas. The tragedy occurred last Wednesday, Oct. 15, shortly be- fore 5 p.m. Detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit responded, and initial investigation determined that Douglas was driving a 2013 Ford Escape west on Route 50 at the interchange with Route 28. For an unknown reason, the SUV left the road to the right, trav- eled in gravel and dirt and struck a street sign. According to police, “The vehicle continued westbound, cross- ing over the asphalt ramp to southbound Route 28, into the grass, and then went airborne over a ravine and head-on into a tree.
The Escape then apparently caught on fire after it came to rest. Photos Courtesy of Kate Meyer Douglas was found inside the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.” Police say speed “appears to have been a factor” in the crash. It has not yet been determined if drugs or alcohol were involved. Learn Self-Defense Techniques In light of recent, high-profile attacks on real estate agents, RE/MAX Gateway is hosting a free, safety workshop for all real- estate agents in Northern Virginia this Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Sully District Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Featuring both instruction and hands-on self-defense, A group photo at Kate Meyer’s (back row, center) house at one of the academy’s dances. it’ll be taught by Sully Police PFC Tara Gerhard, Crime Preven- tion Specialist, and the TopKick Martial Arts team. Meet with Del. David Bulova ‘An Awesome Experience’ Del. David Bulova (D-37th) will meet informally with residents with them, but in German.” Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9-11 a.m., at Jireh Bakery and Café, 13848 Chantilly High student Meyer heard about it from Lee Hwy. in Centreville. Constituents are invited to talk about Aaron Kunk, her German-lan- issues of interest and ask questions about legislation affecting attends Governor’s German guage teacher at Chantilly. Since their community. The format is casual and no appointments are she was doing so well in class, needed. Immersion Academy. he suggested she attend; so last November, she applied. By Bonnie Hobbs “I really wanted to become Goblin Gallop is Sunday The Connection bilingual and learn a new lan- The 21 annual Goblin Gallop is this Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Kate Meyer guage, so I thought immersing Fairfax Corner Shopping Center. The fun includes a Halloween hantilly High senior Kate Meyer is such myself in German language for costume contest, music, face painting and a moonbounce. All a fan of German culture and language three weeks would be extremely helpful,” she said. proceeds go to the John Quadrino Foundation to Benefit Chil- Cthat she spent three weeks of her sum- “Plus, I knew it would be an awesome experience dren with Cancer. mer immersed in it. She attended the and I’d get to meet a ton of new people from across Rain or shine, the race begins in front of Coastal Flats restau- Virginia Governor’s German Immersion Academy at the state.” rant. The 1K fun run is at 8:30 a.m.; the 5K race, at 9 a.m.; and Washington and Lee University in Lexington. At Chantilly, Meyer runs cross country and is a the 5K walk, at 9:10 a.m. Entry fees through Oct. 23 are $33 for While there, she and her classmates spoke only member of the National Honor Society, German the 5K run, $25 for the 5K walk and $18 for the 1K fun run. From German, and Meyer couldn’t have been happier. She Honor Society, German Club and the theater honor Oct. 24 on, those fees, respectively, are $35, $30 and $22. Regis- even called it “one of the best experiences” of her society, the International Thespian Society. She was ter at www.goblingallop.org until race time. life. part of her school’s Cappie-nominated props team “I was surrounded by 44 other students my age for the play, “The Front Page,” and loves eating Ger- that had the same passion and drive to learn the lan- man food, especially schnitzel. And when the oppor- Guest Speaker at CIF Meeting guage, just like me,” she said. “I was able to stay in a tunity arose to increase her German-language profi- The Centreville Immigration Forum’s annual meeting will fea- sorority house with 11 other girls, and it was so nice ture attorney Virginia Diamond, a long-time supporter of work- to be able to hang out and do normal teenage things See ‘An Awesome Experience,’ Page 15 ers’ rights. It’s set for Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., at Centreville Presbyterian Church, 15450 Lee Hwy. in Centreville, and the public is welcome. Recent news reports have focused on the needs of immigrant children, and Diamond will speak about her firsthand experience working to support these children. There’ll also be a report on CIF’s progress as an independent nonprofit and the growth of jobs and training opportunities at the Centreville Labor Resource Center. The CIF Board will recognize volunteers whose gifts make it Kate Meyer (standing, far possible for CIF to continue serving the community, and there’ll right) with friends at a be a short slide show of CIF/CLRC events for the year. Fourth of July fair at VMI. Fair Oaks CAC to Meet The Citizens Advisory Council of the Fair Oaks District Police Station will meet Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., in the roll-call room
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Kyler Zampiello and Keegan Kelly were the Homecoming King and Homecoming King, Keegan Kelly, Queen. Members of Daisy Troop 697 make funny faces. and his sister, Kathryn.
Chantilly High’s Homecoming Parade Chantilly Chargers on Parade was Friday, Oct. 17, in Greenbriar.
Brownies on parade. Fun times on the Class of 2017 float.
Members of the Hip Hop Club marching.
Photos Courtesy of Kyler Zampiello Senior Homecoming Court members Liz Chantilly High President Akin is escorted Marcone and Evan Hargreaves. by his “secret service.” 4 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ October 23-29, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Walking Dead Clifton residents put on a bigger, scarier Haunted Trail.
By Tim Peterson The Connection
ulie Thompson isn’t a voodoo priestess. But Jthe stay-at-home mother and Clifton plays one, one night of the year, in a skit for Clifton’s Haunted Trail. “Voodoo draws from so many different religions; Photo by Robyn W it freaks people out because you can’t peg it,” said skit leader Sara Holbrook. “Voodoo altars typically have a raised piece in the middle with statue of Vir- gin Mary, rum bottles all around, a rosary and voo- doo dolls.”
Holbrook and Thompson’s skit will be more of an itschey “authentic” installation piece than choreographed skit, due to Holbrook’s extensive research. “I want to make it as detail-oriented as possible,” A Fairfax County urban legend, the said Holbrook, “as visually layered and rich as pos- “Bunnyman” has been known to appear sible. It’s the same feeling set designers get. That’s during Clifton’s Haunted Trail. the part that appeals to me.” She doesn’t mind the role-playing and exhilara- “I have no desire to act in my real life, but it’s fun tion of scaring people, however. one night of the year.” “When you realize you’ve disguised yourself so ef- Clifton’s one-and-done “Haunted Trail” around the fectively that people look at you and they’re like eight-acre Buckley Park has been an annual Whoa, you get a reaction, that’s really cool,” said Holbrook, also a stay-at-home mom living in Clifton. See Haunted Trail, Page 13
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Lorrie physical activity and improving the same scenario as when Mrs. Editor in Chief Herman’s connectivity throughout the Comstock worked on Congress- Steven Mauren county. man Wolf’s staff in the 1990s. Managing Editor watercolor, Kemal Kurspahic “Le Fountaine Residents who are able to incor- During the 1990’s she worked long Photography: Photo by Bonnie Hobbs Photo Bleu,” was on porate exercise in their daily lives and hard in exactly the same en- Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: display, Oct. will incur fewer health care costs vironment the country is about to Laurence Foong, John Heinly 3-5, at the and be more productive employ- enter. Production Manager: Geovani Flores Vale School- ees, thereby contributing to the By working together back then, house in county’s economic success. Please the Congress and the White House Special Assistant to the Publisher support the bond by a “yes” vote were able to help the national Jeanne Theismann Oakton [email protected] during on Nov. 4. economy develop very robustly. @TheismannMedia ValeArts’ 19th We will need this type of experi- annual fall Marlene Blum ence next year to try and get the CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 art show, and Julie Knight national economy out of the stag- [email protected] “Transi- Partnership for a Healthier nant condition left over from the tions.” Fairfax/Co-Chairs deep recession. Herman, of Mrs. Comstock will not have the Chantilly’s steep learning curve experienced Poplar Tree Moving Country by many other newcomers to Capi- Estates com- tol Hill and will immediately be munity, was also featured recently in the Virginia Forward able to help get the country mov- Watercolor Society’s annual show at the Lynchburg To the Editor: ing again. Academy of Art. Her work was one of 100 paintings Barbara Comstock is the best accepted out of 800 submitted for that show. candidate for the 10th District rep- John Litzenberger resentative to the House of Repre- Centreville 6 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ October 23-29, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Roundups
From Page 3 Free Carseat Inspections Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates and times. of the police station. It’s at 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Sta- Highway in Chantilly. tion will perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5 p.m. to dusk, at the station, 4900 Election Officers are Sought Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. Fairfax County needs 2,700 election officers, particularly Westfield Haunted House But residents should install the child safety seats them- bilingual citizens, for the Nov. 4 election. They must be selves so technicians may properly inspect and adjust them, registered voters in Virginia and complete required train- And Carnival as needed. ing and forms. People may choose to accept the $175 pay- The Westfield Theatre Boosters will present Westfield Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles ment for a full day or volunteer their time. High’s annual Haunted House and Carnival, Wednesday- arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspec- For more information, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elec- Thursday, Oct. 29-30, from 6-8 p.m., at the school. Admis- tors may have enough time to properly instruct the tions and click the “training and education” button or call sion to all attractions is $6; carnival only, $3. Enter through caregiver on the correct use of the child seat. (The inspec- 703-324-4735, TTY 711. Sign up at http:// door 13. tion may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather). www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/working.htm.
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Westfield High theater students enjoy the parade. Homecoming King Johnny Pace waves from a float.
From left are Homecom- Senior Court ing Queen members Samantha Bela Davila Strauss and and Senior Court Mackenzie member Kirkham. Olivia Buckley.
Cub Run Elementary’s mascot waves to the crowd. The Bulldog flag girls march in the parade. 8 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ October 23-29, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News
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Email announcements to chantilly@ kind will be waived and all adoption Road, Centrevelle. All yard sale connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, fees will be half-off. Treats for proceeds go directly to medical care SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 25-OCT. 26 time, location, description and contact for children and families will have a of abandoned and abused animals in Old Dominion Chrysanthemum THURSDAY/OCT. 30 event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- chance to give treats to dogs and need. Call 703-631-9133 for more. Society Show.2-5p.m. Saturday Book Signing. 7 p.m. Centreville tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is small animals. Adopt-a-thon hours Air and Scare. 2-7 p.m. Steven F. and 10 a.m.-3p.m. Sunday at Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- are noon-7 p.m. on Thursday and Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Merrifield Gardens Fair Oaks, 12101 Drive, Centreville. Author Alan Rems, fore event. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly. See Lee Highway, Fairfax. The public is of Centreville’s Virginia Run and Sunday. Visit the spooky side of air and space at welcome to see these beautiful community, will discuss and sign his www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ the annual Halloween event. Arrive chrysanthemums. Call 703-968-9600 book, “South Pacific Cauldron.” ONGOING animalshelter for more. in costume for safe indoor trick-or- or visit merrifieldgardencenter.com Enhancing his presentation with Adopt a Dog. Sully Historic Site. 3650 Historic Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. treating, creepy crafts, spooky for more. rarely seen photographs, he’ll talk Sully Way, Chantilly. Enjoy guided and Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. at PetSmart, science experiments and other about the forgotten WWII battlefields 12971 Fair Lakes Center, Fairfax. Halloween-themed activities. Visit of the South Pacific, especially tours of the 1794 home of Northern SUNDAY/OCT. 26 Virginia’s first Congressman, Richard Adopt a puppy or dog. Visit airandspace.si.edu/events/air-and- Bougainville, where the Allies and Fall Festival Bland Lee. $7/adult; $6/student; $5/ www.lostdogrescue.org for more. scare/. . Noon-5 p.m. at Japan fought for nearly two years. Adopt a Dog. Aaron Shust and Embassy senior and child. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 Saturdays, 12-3 p.m. at Deepwood Veterinary Clinic, 7300 Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Worship in Concert. p.m. 703-437-1794. Petco, 13053 Lee Jackson Highway. 7 p.m. Ordway Road, Centreville. Enjoy branches/ce/ for more. Singing. 7:30 p.m. at Lord of Life Visit hart90.org for more. Centreville Baptist Church, 15100 pony rides, moon bounces, petting Adopt a Dog. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. at Lee Highway, Centreville. All of the zoos, raffles and local vendors. Lutheran Church, 13421 Twin Lakes FRIDAY/OCT. 31 Drive, Clifton. The Fairfax Jubil-Aires Petco, 13053 Lee Jackson Memorial net proceeds benefit Meant 2 Live Admission is free but donations are Mall Trick or Treating. 5-8 p.m. at rehearse every Wednesday which Hwy. Adopt a puppy or dog.Visit Foundation. Visit appreciated. Call 703-631-9133 for Fair Oaks Mall, I-66 at route 50. includes training by an award- aforeverhome.org for more. www.meant2live.org fore more. more. Clifton Haunted Trail. Neighborhood Fall Festival Towering goblins and ghouls will winning director. Visit 7-10 p.m. . 5-8 hover over the courts as witches and www.fairfaxjubilaires.org for more. Chapel Road, Clifton. A terrifying p.m. at King of Kings Lutheran THURSDAY/OCT. 23 wizards, pirates and princesses Cox Farms Fall Festival. Through annual event that winds through Church, 4025 Kings Way. There will Concert surprise trick or treaters at every turn Tuesday, Nov. 4. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. . 10 p.m. at Bungalow Billiards, Clifton’s Buckley Park. Visit be a moon bounce, games, prizes, a in one of the largest indoor (closing 5 p.m. in Nov.) Cox Farms, 13891 Metrotech Drive. North cliftonhauntedtrail.com. maze, food, hot cider, s’mores, face An Evening of Comedy with Halloween events. This event is free 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville. Carolina band Big Something will painting, story time, crafts, a costume Annabelle Gurwitch. and open to the public. Visit Activities and seasonal food. Visit perform. Tickets $8. Visit 8 p.m. parade, raffles, pumpkin decorating www.ShopFairOaksMall.com or call www.coxfarms.com for more. www.bigsomething.net/shows for Jewish Community Center of and the event will end with trunk or 703-359-8300 for more. Fields of Fear. 7:30-11 p.m. (last more. Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River treat. Contact Judi Cooper at 703- Trunk or Treat. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at admission at 10 p.m. or earlier if sold Turnpike, Fairfax. Annabelle 378-7272, ext. 225 or Jubilee Christian Center, 4650 out.) Friday and Saturday nights Gurwitch is a Jewish mother, a [email protected] for more. FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 24-26 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Trunks of Sept. 26-Nov. 1. Cox Farms, 15621 passionate environmentalist, a Library Used Book Sale. Friday,10 vehicles will be decorated in the Braddock Road, Centreville. Haunted reluctant atheist and the author of a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. WEDNESDAY/OCT. 29 parking lot, with free hot dogs, Cornightmare trail, Dark Side the new book “I See You Made an Sunday, 1-4 p.m. at Chantilly Night Ride. 7-8:30 p.m. at Ellanor C. popcorn, candy and prizes for best Hayride: Zombie Zoo, Firegrounds Effort: Compliments, Indignities, and Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road, decorated trunks and costumes. Call hangout with six-lane slide, bonfires, Survival Stories from the Edge of Road. A large selection of books for Chantilly. Families are invited to test 703-383-117 or visit www.jccag.org food and games. Visit 50.” Call 703-537-3000 or visit children and adults, plus DVDs, CDs their courage and challenge their for more. www.fieldsoffear.com for more. www.jccnvarts.org for more and audio books will be available for information. fears and phobias as they meet and purchase.Visit Jiji Park in Concert. 5 p.m. at touch creatures in darkened rooms PET ADOPTIONS www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Epiphany Episcopal Church, 3301 decorated for the season. This MONDAYS/SEPT. 29-NOV. 3 events or call 703-502-388 for more. campfire program concludes with a Adventures in Learning Halloween Adopt-a-thon. Thursday, Hidden Meadow Drive, Oak Hill. . 9:30 a.m.- wagon ride through a moonlit Oct. 30-Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Fairfax Enjoy a night of classical music. 2:45 p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran meadow and s’mores. Tickets $10. County Animal Shelter, 4500 West Reception following performance. Church, 5114 Twinbrook Road, SATURDAY/OCT. 25 Call 703-222-4664 or visit Ox Road, Fairfax. Adoption fees for Call 703-466-5200 or visit Fairfax. This program is open to all Yard Sale. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ black and/or orange animals of any 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Deepwood www.coee.org for more. adults age 50 or older. Registrants Veterinary Clinic, 7300 Ordway parktakes/ for more. bring a bag lunch and stay for a full day of classes/activities and socializing, or pick and choose the classes that interest them the most. $30. Call 703-323-4788 to register CENTREVILLE and for more. SATURDAY, NOV. 1 The Anglican Church of the Ascension Clothing Drive. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Westfield High School, 4700 Traditional Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Anglican Services Donations of old clothing, shoes, linens jewelry and accessories are 1928 Book of welcome and will benefit Westfield Common Prayer High’s theatre program. Drop offs are 1940 Hymnal at the school’s black box theater at Door 13.
Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays SATURDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 1-2 (with Church School and Nursery) Pumpkin Madness. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cox Farms, 15621 Braddock Road, 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA Centreville. Drop, squish, smash and 703-830-3176 • www.ascension-acc.org stomp pumpkins to recycle used jack- o’-lanterns. Visit www.coxfarms.com for more.
SUNDAY/NOV. 2 Meet the Author. 2 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 8900 Little River Turnpike. Nate Hausmann, a young author and illustrator with autism, will share his first book, “ABC Animals.” Call 703-323-0880 or visit www.jccnvarts.clom for more. Anniversary Party. 4 p.m. at the Fair Lakes Hyatt, 12777 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax. The Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Committee will celebrate its 30th anniversary. Tickets are $65. Visit www.CPMSAC.org for more. Fields of Fear. 7:30-11 p.m. (last admission at 10 p.m. or earlier if sold out.) Cox Farms, 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville. Haunted Cornightmare trail, Dark Side Hayride: Zombie Zoo, Firegrounds hangout with six-lane slide, bonfires, food and games. Visit www.fieldsoffear.com for more. To highlight your faith community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 highlight your faith community, To Communities of Worship b b 10 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ October 23-29, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board Halloween Candy Buy Back!
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By Jon Roetman “… Her communication at the The Connection beginning of last season was ter- rible and that was the main thing entreville goalkeeper that we focused on, that she needs Kylie LeBlanc has a to be talking the whole time. Now, Cbright future, finishing you can always hear her.” her sophomore season LeBlanc, who started playing with 160 saves. field hockey in the third grade, was On Monday, however, it was a field player until the eighth grade. Robinson goalkeeper Caroline Free- “My SYA team needed a goalie man who walked off the field with and my coach asked if anyone a clean sheet and an opportunity wanted to try it,” LeBlanc wrote in to play another day. an email. “I always thought it The Robinson field hockey team would be a fun position to play so I defeated the Centreville Wildcats 3- volunteered to try it.” 0 in the win-or-go-home How long did it take LeBlanc to quarterfinal round of the Confer- get comfortable playing goal- ence 5 tournament on Oct. 20 at keeper? Robinson Secondary School. Both “About two months,” she wrote. Freeman and LeBlanc entered the “I had two great goalie coaches, Jen contest in the top five for saves in and Steph Wisniewski, at Rampage the Washington, D.C.-metro area, (club) that took me under their according to stats from the Wash- wings and really helped me under- ington Post’s allmetsports.com. The stand and develop skills in the po- Rams and Wildcats were locked in sition.” a scoreless tie in the second half LeBlanc saw limited playing time before Robinson scored three goals Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection as a freshman before stepping into in a span of five minutes, including Centreville goalkeeper Kylie LeBlanc goes after the ball during the Wildcats’ 3-0 loss a starting role as a sophomore. two against LeBlanc. to Robinson in the Conference 5 tournament quarterfinals on Oct. 20. Banbury called LeBlanc a “tough Robinson’s Addie Walsh scored cookie.” the game’s first goal with 20:35 remaining more.” they didn’t have one. They said it’s just like “I’m very fortunate to have her,” Banbury in the second half. Katie O’Loughlin found Freeman, a senior, had three saves and [playing] soccer goalie. It wasn’t. It was a said. “She just gets better and better and the back of the cage less than two minutes sits in fifth with a 114 and an opportunity new thing. I got more comfortable in the better. [She’s very good at] reading the later, and Charlotte Clark put the finishing to add to her total. pads to the point where soccer goalie be- angles. I think she’s very agile in the cage. touches on the 3-0 win. “[Freeman has] been amazing,” came hard to play because I wasn’t com- She’s a good field general for me in terms “I think once we got that first goal,” Rams Arnsmeyer said. “She is one of my key play- fortable without pads.” of reading the defense and telling the girls head coach Lindsay Arnsmeyer said, “they ers on defense. She’s explosive. I think she’s Arnsmeyer said Freeman has taken con- when they need to play post, when they’ve just calmed down.” the top goalie in the area.” trol during her senior season. got to mark up, if they need to come back, LeBlanc tallied four saves and finished the Freeman, a soccer player at the time, be- “Last year, she was a little timid with some watch the middle [and she has] great eyes season with 160, the third-best total in the came a field hockey goalie her freshman of the things that she did,” Arnsmeyer said. back there.” area. year. Her comfort level grew after a couple “She wouldn’t come out as much. Now, she The victory advanced Robinson (14-3) to “She’s aggressive,” Centreville head coach seasons and now she wants to play field just commands the circle. It’s her circle and the conference tournament semifinals and Demby Banbury said. “She is not afraid. And hockey at the collegiate level. she doesn’t want anyone to be in it. She earned the Rams a berth in the 6A North if you look at her, she’s constantly ready. “I was just sort of thrown into the posi- makes sure all her teammates are being region tournament. Centreville’s season Even if the ball is [at the other end of the tion,” Freeman said. “… I was a soccer aware of what’s going on, too. ended with a 4-11-2 record. field], she’s never just standing there. She’s goalie and my teammates needed a [field always focused and she’s only a sopho- hockey] goalie for freshman year because Sports Briefs K-9 Krawl Raises Awareness In observance of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Fairfax Westfield Football The Wildcats’ two losses came against County Police personnel from the private school Gonzaga, and a double-over- agency’s Victim Services Unit hosted the Wins Fourth Straight time road loss to Westfield. 8th Annual K-9 Krawl; a 5K Walk with The Westfield football team defeated pre- Centreville will host Washington-Lee at 307 registered walkers held at the Fairfax viously unbeaten Robinson 31-14 on Oct. 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24. County Government Center on Saturday, 17. Oct. 18. The event was created to high- The Bulldogs improved to 6-1 and have light the link between domestic violence won four straight since losing to Lake Chantilly Falls and the link to animal cruelty. In 2013, Braddock. the police department received more Westfield will travel to face Herndon at To Herndon than 11,000 domestic violence calls for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24. The Chantilly football team lost to service; an average of 928 per month. Herndon 22-20 on Oct. 17. There were more than 1,600 assaults on The Chargers’ record dropped to 4-3, family members and 293 violations of Centreville Football while the Hornets improved to 4-3 with protective orders. More than 1,900 their first Concorde District win since 2009, people were arrested for offenses relat- Blanks Oakton snapping a streak of 24 straight district ing to domestic violence. Steve Hibbard/The Connection The Centreville football team defeated losses. Tim Roessler of Centreville with Oakton 21-0 on Oct. 17, improving its Chantilly will host Yorktown at 7:30 p.m. — Steve Hibbard George. record to 4-2. on Friday, Oct. 24.
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Photo Courtesy of Kate Meyer Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton, VA 20124 About 600 students from through- Kate Meyer (left) and friend Hannah to consider the amendment of the Town of Clifton’s Zoning Or- out Virginia applied for all three dinance, resulting from the requirements of the Virginia Storm- work together on a banner for Austria in water Management Program Regulations, to adopt Fairfax academies – French, German and their arts-and-crafts class at the academy. County’s Chapter 124 of the Code of the County of Fairfax, Stormwater Management Ordinance, into the Town Code, as Spanish – and only 45 per academy Chapter 13 of the Town of Clifton Code. The proposed revision were selected. to the Town Code by the addition of Chapter 13 of the Zoning Ordinance is available for review and downloading on the Sponsored by the Virginia Department of quick-thinking skills,” she said. “The best Town’s website at www.cliftonva.us and a hard copy of 21 Announcements 21 Announcements the proposed Chapter 13, Stormwater Management Ordinance Education, Meyer’s school ran June 21-July part was definitely the people and being Zoning Ordinance may be examined at the Clifton Post Office, 12. At the outset, students pledged in front able to learn as much as I did. We took three, 12644 Chapel Road, Clifton VA, 20124. All interested parties are invited to attend and express their views with respect to the of their parents to speak German exclu- different classes – Fairy Tales, Russian and proposed adoption of Chapter 13 to the Town of Clifton Zoning sively. And instead of learning the language Adventure Germany – and in all of them, I Ordinance of the Stormwater Management Ordinance. in the usual way, with textbooks and CDs, learned history, culture and, of course, more they used it at all times – in the cafeteria, German.” HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO dorm, classroom and even while playing Besides that, said Meyer, “I loved all the sports teachers and counselors that helped us Each morning, including Saturdays, they throughout the German Academy experi- attended creative classes to encourage them ence. Since they know the language much Newspapers & Online to take a more active role in their learning. better than us, they were able to provide CLASSIFIED • CHOOSE 1 TO 6 ZONES They were also introduced to a second for- help when we struggled with words. Also, E-mail [email protected] eign language, taught via German. After- since the counselors were in college, they noon activities included cooking, soccer, art, were able to relate to us and get to know or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 volleyball and dancing, plus German games us on a more personal level, which really EMPLOYMENT • CHOOSE 1 TO 6 ZONES and crafts. helped everyone in the academy feel like E-mail [email protected] The students’ writing and photography part of one, giant family.” or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 skills were honed by keeping daily journals Overall, she said, her German-language and creating memory DVDs, weekly videos, abilities improved so much that, even after newspapers and blogs. All activities were the academy ended, she still found herself 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements hands-on and in real-life situations to make thinking in German and translating words the teens’ language acquisition practical and into it in her head. There’s also another lasting. benefit. “I still hang out with and talk to Find us And Meyer was thrilled to participate. the friends I made there,” said Meyer. “And “This academy helped me learn new words, we make sure to speak and write in Ger- on Facebook as well as really improve my vocabulary and man to continue to improve.” 18-24-Year-Olds Needed for Survey and become To meet its grant requirement for a Vir- and perceptions surrounding youth and ginia Strategic Prevention Framework-State young adult decisions and behavior regard- Incentive Grant, the Unified Prevention ing drinking and driving. The results will a fan! Coalition of Fairfax County (UPC) needs to be used to prepare strategies to reduce this gather at least 300 surveys in a 30-day time behavior in Fairfax County. fra.m.e that ends Nov. 15. UPC interviewers will also be administer- www.Facebook.com/ So it’s hoping that people, ages 18-24, will ing the survey at various locations, and 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements connection take an anonymous survey on youth and those who take the survey in person will young adult drinking-and-driving preven- receive incentives ranging from $5 gift cards newspapers tion. The survey only takes minutes and to restaurant coupons and other treats. The may be found at http://healthy.gmu.edu/ locations and dates are as follows: Survey.aspx?surveyId=1132. People taking it may be college students CENTREVILLE/CLIFTON: attending school outside Fairfax County, as Cox Farms in Centreville: Oct. 24, 7-10 p.m. long as their primary residence is their home Clifton Haunted Trail: Oct 25, 6:30 -10 p.m. in this county. 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There are roughly 580 counselors good at helping stu- She added: “She had an open door policy SHE EARNED her B.S. in health and P.E., in the county; and about 100 or so work in dents find a place for both the student and the parent and she and a master’s degree in counseling from middle schools. and purpose in Paula Cotman of is a master at follow-through. If we could Virginia State University in Petersburg. She “It’s a huge accomplishment,” said school,” she said. clone this lady, Fairfax County Schools also received an educational specialist de- Cotman who said it took a while before the “For example, last year she helped inter- would be an even better place to educate gree from UVA. She began her career in news resonated with her. “I think it’s cer- ested students become the morning news our children.” Fauquier County as a P.E. and health teacher, tainly something that I never dreamed of show anchors, and she worked with identi- basketball and softball coach, and depart- receiving. I think it’s a milestone that’s been fied students to access programs such as the BORN IN the small town of Mullins, S.C., ment chair for 11 years. reached; it shows the work that I’ve done.” College Partnership Program.” Cotman worked as a sharecropper on her “My first personal and professional aspi- A counselor at Liberty since it opened in She added: “She is dedicated to working grandfather’s tobacco fields at the age of 5. rations were being a physical education 2002, Cotman lives by these simple words: with students in every capacity. She has a She comes from a family of educators — teacher and coach,” she said. “From those “Add value to life,” “Have a mutual respect,” gift in her ability to communicate with ev- her dad, Paul Glen was the first black prin- experiences, others often sought my confi- and “Live with intention.” eryone and makes them feel at ease.” cipal in Union, S.C.; her stepdad Charlie dence. As a result, I yearned to empower, Former Liberty Principal Audra Sydnor Rich Crowley, the former director of stu- Rogers was a principal in Warrenton, Va.; assist, and arm others with more than my said she felt fortunate to have Cotman on dent services for Robinson Secondary, who and her mom Cora Rogers was an elemen- common wisdom. That led to me into the her team from the start. “The director of first hired Cotman into FCPS many years tary school reading specialist. field of counseling.” guidance and I made a wise decision in se- ago, said: “She was available to everyone, “Because of my love for children, when I Cotman moved to Fairfax County where lecting Paula because the counseling depart- adult or student alike ... Ms. Cotman usu- was a young kid, I would teach school in she became a counselor at Robinson Sec- ment came together like a ‘grand symphony’ ally was able to get students, parents and my back yard,” said Cotman. “Back in my ondary School for 10 years and supervised because of her skill in working with mul- faculty on board to work together to create time, as an African American, you could be the summer school program at Longfellow tiple stakeholders, her ability to move an better behavior and habits. I think that it a teacher or a nurse; the majority went into Middle and Liberty Middle Schools. She has idea from conception to implementation, was the confluence of intangibles, charisma the teaching profession.” a daughter, Chelsea, who is 23. her ingenuity in building bridges for teach- and intelligence that makes her as effective She added: “Growing up in an impover- While counseling students, her motto is ers and students, and her willingness to pull as she is.” ished community, it was an inherent goal to be fair, open and transparent. “I value together parental partnerships.” According to parent Sue Sanders, whose in our family to get a good education and their opinions; I value who they are ... Current Liberty Principal Catherine children benefitted from Cotman’s guid- give back by assisting others.” People just tend to navigate towards me.”
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