Centreville ❖ Clifton ❖ Little Rocky Run Page 9 SOUTHERN EDITION JULY 19-25, 2012 25 CENTSVolume Newsstand XXV, NO. Price 1 ‘I Like the Kind Of Man He Is’ Residents flock to Centreville High to hear President Obama speak. By Bonnie Hobbs Centre View Photo by Photo hey came, they waited, T and more than three hours later, they entered Deb Cobb Centreville High’s gym. Hundreds and hundreds of people from the local community, as well as from / Centre View / Centre Loudoun and Prince William coun- ties, stood in humid, 96-degree heat Saturday afternoon, July 15, to see President Barack Obama in person and hear him speak at a grassroots campaign rally. President Obama speaks at Centreville High: “We understood that the economy in this country works best when it works for everybody.” “We thought, if the president Centreville High freshman was this close to our house, there Miles Brooks wears an was no excuse not to make an ef- Obama T-shirt. fort to be here,” said Susan Woo- Campaign Stop in Centreville druff of Little Rocky Run. “I have Concerned about “the extrem- two nephews, 11 and 4, here from ism and the lack of bipartisanship Charlotte, N.C., and we’re excited in our government,” she said, “I’m President Obama rallies his supporters here. for them to have a once-in-a-life- definitely going to vote for him.” time chance to see the president.” See Residents, Page 15 By Bonnie Hobbs and play together. May all our levels of government Centre View listen to the hearts of people and provide courageous and bold leadership for the tasks that lie ahead,” Foltz efore President Barack Obama addressed said. “We welcome our president, Barack Obama, into Herrity, Hugo Respond the huge crowd inside Centreville High, our Centreville-Clifton community. May he find BSaturday afternoon, July 14, Jerry Foltz of friendship and hospitality here ... [and] may he bring To Obama’s Visit Wellspring United Church of Christ gave a unity of spirit to all.” the invocation. Praying to God, he said, “May this Then U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) took the oth Supervisor Pat Herrity contractor, and a member of the community, in all its diversity of national origin and podium. “I have the dubious distinction of being part B(R-Springfield) and Del. Fairfax County Board of Supervi- ethnicity, with Your blessing, become an example of of the most unpopular Congress ever,” he said. Tim Hugo (R-40) held a sors, I see firsthand the devastat- how people of good will can work and learn and live “They’re dedicated to seeing this president fail. joint press conference Saturday ing impact the pending defense Barack Obama inherited the worst afternoon, speaking to local Rom- cuts are having on the military, economy since the Great Depres- ney supporters prior to President government employees and gov- sion; the banking, auto and real- Obama’s campaign rally at ernment contractors in Northern estate industries were on the Centreville High. Said Herrity: “It Virginia,” said Herrity. ropes.” was nice to see so many people “The first four years under Presi- But now, said Connolly, “Corpo- from Little Rocky Run stop by and dent Obama have been character- rate profits are at record highs and pick up Romney signs and stand ized by a gross lack of leadership General Motors is number one with us.” on issues key to Northern Virgin- again and is creating jobs. But the Herrity’s comments included the ians,” he continued. “The cuts in Republican response is, ‘He’s not following: defense and government contract- cleaning up our mess fast enough.’ “As the CFO of a government See Herrity, Page 11 You’ve got to be kidding.” Connolly said Obama’s “making sure equality exists for everyone in America. This man cares about the average, middle-class family #86 PERMIT Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg, and is doing something to help PAID them. I’m going to campaign with Postage U.S. and for him and, on Nov. 6, we’re STD PRSRT One of the lines stretched from Centreville High’s en- going to win.” trance, downhill and up Union Mill Road. See Obama, Page 8 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ July 19-25, 2012 ❖ 1 News HONESTY “Which builder is best? …or worst?” “Is our price too low?” CHS Grad Ferraro Gives Back “What do we really need to do to prepare our home to sell?” “What is the best financing for our situation?” don’t smoke, and I exercise and eat healthy food.” “Can our buyers qualify?” Thyroid cancer survivor Along the way, she and her parents formed the “Is this quality construction?” raises funds for others. nonprofit Bite Me Cancer Foundation, www.bitemecancer.org, to help teens with cancer and You can count on getting honest answers to these and to fight thyroid cancer. And now it’s partnering with any of the hundreds of other questions you may have, By Bonnie Hobbs Life With Cancer, the INOVA Fairfax Oncology Unit when you buy or sell a home with Spencer. Centre View and Children’s Inn (next to NIH) to distribute the special, teen support bags Nikki created. hen Nikki Ferraro was a Chantilly Included in each bag are “Bite Me Cancer” [BMC] CERTIFIED High junior, in March 2010, doctors logo items to support and inspire teens during their DISTRESSED PROPERTY diagnosed her with thyroid cancer — cancer journey: A special flash drive with a message Experience…the Difference! © EXPERT W a form so rare, medullary, that it ac- from Nikki, a hat, water bottle, $10 iTunes card, bags See Complete School Information & VIRTUAL TOUR at www.seln4u.com counts for just 5 percent of all thyroid cancers. None- of candy, deck of playing cards, inspirational song GATE POST ESTATES $499,900 theless, while undergoing treatment, herself, she or- list, plus other items important to teens. Gorgeous brick front home ganized a Relay for Life team com- The message tells Nikki’s story, on over 1/2 acre, cul-de-sac prised of some 25 Chantilly High so the teens will be able to relate lot! Great, established students. to her during their own treatment. neighborhood. Fabulous The team was called “Bite Me, by Photo The songs are ones she’d listen to heated sunroom with knotty Cancer,” and Nikki designed mo- before surgeries and follow-ups. pine walls & ceiling & tivational T-shirts and bracelets for They pertained to her situation in beamed ceiling w/skylights. each member. Sales of those shirts, Bonnie Hobbs some way and, she said, “I could Finished basement with rec plus donations and pledges re- use the words to inspire me and room & full BA. Gleaming ceived for their participation in the keep the faith.” They include hardwood floors. walk that June, raised $20,000 for “Stand” by Rascal Flatts and “What FR w/floor-to- ceiling brick FP the American Cancer Society. Faith Can Do” by Kutless. w/wood stove Her efforts caught the eye of View /Centre Nikki also hopes to meet some insert. Eat-in Leadership Fairfax, which honors of the teens who receive the sup- kitchen people who’ve aided and inspired port bags, and she wants the BMC w/granite & others. And that fall, she was one attitude of staying strong, being new appliances. of four people to receive a 2010 positive and fighting hard against No HOA! Northern Virginia Leadership the disease to help give them the FOR RENT IN FAIRFAX CITY $2,950 Award. Nikki Ferraro holds some push they need to wage their own FOR RENT Now a rising sophomore at JMU, of the items in the Bite Me battles. “It’s about not taking can- COMPLETELY RENOVATED! Everything the resident of Chantilly’s Armfield Cancer teen support bags cer for an answer or settling for has been updated to include plumbing, electrical, HVAC, updated kit. granite Farm community is at it again. This she’s donating to teens what your doctor tells you — [es- counters, new BAs carpet, paint, doors, time, she’s raising money for spe- battling cancer. pecially] if he doesn’t say what you lighting & much more! 5 BR, 3 BA. cial support bags to help other want to hear,” she said. Main level BR & full BA. Upper level teens battling cancer. She and her family used their own money, plus expanded and includes new carpet, “When I was diagnosed, I got support bags from some contributions, to start this project, but each paint, 2 new full BAs & 4 bedrooms. other organizations, but they were more targeted bag costs $50 to produce. So they’re currently trying Huge backyard with mature trees and brick patio. Great location. Nestled in toward kids,” said Nikki. “So I thought it would be to raise enough money for 100 bags, and donations the heart cool to do something for teens.” in any amount would be greatly appreciated. of Fairfax Regarding her own health, she said, “I’m never To see their flyer, go to http:// City, close really in remission because I still have cancer cells in www.bitemecancer.org/pdf/ to Govern- me. But I have no sizeable tumors, so I’m stable. I BMCTeenSupportBag.pdf. Tax-deductible donations ment offices, have to get scans every six months; my next ones may be made at the Web site, or checks may be sent dining, will be in December at Johns Hopkins.” to: Bite Me Cancer Foundation, 4094 Majestic Lane, shops & While she’d rather not have to think about her dis- Suite 335, Fairfax, VA 22033. VRE. ease, Nikki says she’s fortunate the way things turned For more information or to become involved with out and she’s grateful for the support of her family, the organization’s Teen Support Committee, e-mail BUY OR SELL WITH ME— friends and doctors.