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By Bonnie Hobbs

Centre View

The McCaffreys have only lived in theCentreville/Clifton area for a year, but thelocal community has already embraced

this family with both arms. And on Friday, Feb. 3,three schools are holding PJammin Day in honorof 13-year-old Andrew McCaffrey, who’s currentlybattling bone cancer.

Students at Centreville High, Liberty Middle andCentreville Elementary can wear their pajamas toschool that day, as long as they bring $1 with them.All the money will be collected during lunchtimeand contributed to the American Childhood Can-cer Organization (ACCO), formerly known asCandlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, forresearch.

Andrew McCaffrey with the CVHS cross-country team during a meet in October.During the season, the school’s cross-country program was called Team Andrew, insupport of him and his family.

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PJammin Day To Raise FundsEvent honors teen, supports childhood cancer research.

By Bonnie Hobbs

Centre View

It’s a new year andit’s full steamahead for theFairfax County

Board of Supervisors.And last week, Supervi-sor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) discussed what’son the local horizon.

Addressing the quar-terly meeting of the WestFairfax County CitizensAssociation (WFCCA),on Monday, Jan. 16, hesaid there’s noquestion that 2012will be a year ofchange.

“Some goodthings are going tohappen and I thinkthe economy willimprove a little bit,”said Frey. “The big-gest thing, I think,that’s holding backa full recovery is uncertainty. Un-til they get their act together at thefederal level, business ownersdon’t know what to do.”

He doesn’t foresee any large-scale business expansions “until[the federal government] gets thebudget and deficit in order — andthat won’t happen until after the[presidential] election. Congressdoesn’t seriously think businessesare going to invest when they pass

budgets in two-month increments.It’s not going tohappen.”

For Northern Vir-ginia, said Frey, “It’sgoing to be a con-stant battle in Rich-mond. The gover-nor put $2.2 billioninto the state pen-

sion fund, and our School Boardput it in a reserve account, so goodfor the School Board.”

Noting that six out of the 12School Board members are new, hesaid he’ll be curious to see whichpre-election issues come back andwhich ones will go forward. In ad-dition, he said, “TheSuperintendent’s budget asks for

Frey OffersA Look AheadDiscusses what’son tap forFairfax County.

Michael Frey: “What’s guidingeverything this year will be thesearch for a new county executive.”

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“We can’tcompromise oneducation andpublic safety.”

— Michael Frey, SullyDistrict Supervisor

By Bonnie Hobbs

Centre View

Receiving praise for her excep-tional accomplishments as aSully District police officer,

PFC Lauretta Garrett was honored re-cently as that station’s Officer of theQuarter.

From left are Pfc.Lauretta Garrett;her husband Will-iam, a battalionchief with theFairfax County FireDepartment, andpolice Capt. PurvisDawson, com-mander of the SullyDistrict Station.

Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View

Garrett Is Officer of the QuarterHonored by Sully District police and citizens.

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Andrew’s a seventh-grader at Liberty, andhis good friend and classmate ShannonLyons organized the event. “I just want toearn some money for ACCO and to havepeople have an awareness of childhood can-cer,” she said.

“I’ve known Andrew since he moved herelast January, and he’s funny and fun to bearound,” said Shannon. “When me and myfriend Bailey visit him in the hospital, wehave Silly String fights.”

Feb. 3 is World Cancer Day, and Shannongot the idea for the fund-raiser when shesaw PJammin for Kids with Cancer,www.pjammin.org/, referenced on theACCO Web site. She asked her own schoolto participate and then asked CentrevilleElementary “because I used to go there andmy mom still helps out there,” she said.“Then I got Centreville High School becauseof Ms. Devlin.”

Kelley Devlin is a Centreville High coun-selor, as well as the Wildcat cross countrycoach. Andrew’s brother Michael, a senior,runs both cross country and track; his sis-ter Sara, a junior, manages the cross-coun-try team. During the season, the school’scross-country program was called TeamAndrew, in support of him and his family.

In December, the Indoor Track and Fieldteam sold CVHS Distance/Team Andrew

shirts and gave part of the proceeds to thecharity, CureSearch (www.curesearch.org).And on Feb. 3, cross country and track teammembers will wear their yellow, Team An-drew wristbands.

After taking the fund-raiser proposal toall three schools, said Shannon, “They askedthe principals, who asked the county [FCPS]who said, ‘Yes.’ At my school, we’ll collectthe money at lunchtime, and my Girl Scouttroop, 1840, will help.”

Devlin’s also excited about the event andis “thrilled” that Centreville High PrincipalMike Campbell gave it the go-ahead. Shesaid the students will love wearing theirpajamas to school while honoring Andrewand raising money for such an importantcause. The SGA, headed by advisor DembyBanbury, is helping publicize the event withstudents and teachers.

“The McCaffreys are an incredible fam-ily, and our team adores Sara and Michael,”said Devlin. “We’re inspired daily byAndrew’s strength and resilience in this fightagainst cancer.”

Andrew’s mom, Lisa McCaffrey, called the“fabulous support” from Devlin “very heart-warming.” Noting that gold is the color rep-resenting osteosarcoma, McCaffrey saidthat, at the start of the 2011 cross-countryseason, Devlin asked her if the team mem-bers could wear yellow ribbons on theiruniforms for Andrew.

“It was overwhelming,” said McCaffrey.“All the kids rallied around him and sup-ported him. It was amazing knowing myother kids were being supported so well,too. Michael was new to the team, but theyopened their arms to us, and it was great tobe a part of that family. They even shouted,“Team Andrew,” before a meet.

Regarding PJammin, she said it’s a ter-rific idea. “Andrew doesn’t like a lot of at-tention, but he agreed to this,” saidMcCaffrey. “It’s such a great cause, andShannon’s been a real go-getter. Andrewjoined her and other middle-school studentsand Girl Scouts, last weekend, and helpedthem make posters advertising it.”

Pleased, McCaffrey said it was “neat tosee them all interacting together and toknow this event will raise money for child-hood-cancer research. Shannon’s a fabulousgirl, and it’s great that she ran with this idea.She’s gone to great lengths to help herfriend, and it just shows the caliber of kidsthat are out there. Hopefully, Andrew willbe in school that day and will get to partici-pate in PJammin Day.”

All in all, McCaffrey’s thankful that An-drew met such nice people here, willing togo the extra mile for a buddy. “Starting at anew school in January 2011 could havebeen really tough, but he adjusted well andmade friends,” she said. “And they’ve beenwonderful about visiting him in the hospi-

Andrew and his mother attendingthe Concorde District cross countrymeet, Oct. 27, 2011, at Burke LakePark. They came to cheer onCentreville High’s team, and hereceived a big Wildcat, Team An-drew welcome.

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Three Centreville Schools Holding PJammin Day

tal and involving him in whatever’s goingon at school. They accept him for who he isand treat him like nothing’s wrong.”

By Bonnie Hobbs

Centre View

Lisa McCaffrey describes her sonAndrew, 13, as “an active, socialkid who enjoys movies, video andboard games and just hanging out

with his friends. He’s a Boy Scout, likes be-ing out and about and is very caring — hehas a big heart.”

The Liberty Middle seventh-grader alsohas bone cancer, which he’s doing his bestto fight, with the help of his doctors andthe support of family and friends.

Andrew’s brother and sister, Michael andSara, attend Centreville High, and they andtheir parents, Lisa and Todd McCaffrey, livein the Marleigh community, off ComptonRoad. Todd’s an Army colonel now stationedat the Pentagon; but before moving here,the family lived on Oahu, Hawaii.

While there, Andrew participated innearly every outdoor sport and activity pos-sible. But in February 2010, he was in themiddle of basketball season when his rightknee began hurting and wouldn’t stop. Be-lieving he had a sports-related injury, hisparents took him to the doctor, who x-rayedthe area.

But the x-ray revealed a 4-inch tumorjust above his knee. After more scans, anMRI and a biopsy, doctors confirmed thatAndrew had osteogenic sarcoma, a rela-tively rare form of bone cancer usuallyaffects youth between ages 10-20.

“We were pretty terrified,” said his mom,Lisa McCaffrey. “We weren’t sure where togo or what to do. About 900 kids acrossthe U.S. are diagnosed with it. Hawaiimaybe gets one kid a year, so there weren’tmany specialists there comfortable withdoing Andrew’s surgery.”

He was referred to Seattle Children’sHospital where he’d be taken care of byan experienced orthopedic oncologist. Hethen underwent 10 weeks of intensive che-motherapy to reduce or kill the tumor priorto surgery.

“From diagnosis to first chemo treatmentwas two weeks, so it didn’t give him orour family a lot of time to digest it,” saidMcCaffrey. “But Andrew’s cancer had aprotocol that doctors could follow, and theprognosis was good. They said it was treat-able.”

In May 2010, doctors performed an al-lograft, removing some 6 inches of his fe-mur (thigh bone) and replacing it with ca-daver bone. They said he’d regain all hisbasic mobility but, for someone as activeas Andrew, it was tough.

“He’s very athletic, and it meant no morecontact sports or running, so it was hardfor him,” said his mom. “He played foot-

ball, basketball, soccer and baseball, andhe’d run track in elementary school. So it’ssometimes still difficult for him to see hisfriends playing a sport he used to play.”

When the family returned to Hawaii, An-drew completed another 16 weeks ofchemo, losing nearly 25 pounds in the pro-cess. “Finally, in late October 2010, Andrewwas declared cancer-free and life began tomove on,” said McCaffrey. “Unfortunately,over time, the graft began to fail and wereturned to Seattle twice for revision sur-geries. The latest one placed a titanium rodthrough the femur to stabilize the graft.”

When Andrew’s dad received orders to thePentagon, the family moved to NorthernVirginia in January 2011. Andrew gotsettled into a new school, made new friendsand was getting healthier by the month.

Then his cancer inter-vened again.

On Aug. 23, 2011,a routine scan foundtwo spots in his lungs.The following month,he had the first of twochest surgeries to re-move the tumors. Henow undergoeschemo at Walter ReedNational MilitaryMedical Center, oneweek a month, andwill through May orJune.

Through it all, Andrew’s kept up with hisschool work. And when he’s in the hospital— as he is this week — he plays with hisXbox for entertainment. Therapists also helphim strengthen his legs at the inpatient gym.

“He’s still in physical therapy and can’twalk unassisted,” said McCaffrey. “He alsohas aqua therapy, two or three times a week,and we’re thinking of him trying swimmingonce his endurance is better.”

Andrew’s 10 surgeries, plus months andmonths of chemo have made the past twoyears “the most challenging any kid couldface,” said his mom. “But despite setbacks,he’s optimistic, smart and faithful to Godfor ultimate healing. He remains the amaz-ing kid we knew before this disease and has,in many ways, become even stronger as aresult of having cancer.”

Liberty Middle studentovercomes obstacleson road to recovery.

Local Teen Battles Cancer

From left: Siblings Michael, Andrew and SaraMcCaffrey during Christmas 2011.

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Schools

ColonialCultureT

he fourth grade students at LeesCorner Elementary Schoolturned in their jeans for knick-ers, bonnets, tri-corner hats and

aprons to celebrate Colonial Day on Thurs-day, Jan. 19. Part of the grade’s history ofVirginia curriculum, the entire school dayis dedicated to activities relating to colo-nial life in Virginia. Students play colonialgames, demonstrate colonial dances in frontof an audience of guests, they make a vari-ety of colonial crafts, including candles, ragdolls, marble bags, and they make somecolonial dishes like johnny cakes and but-ter. More than 40 parents and 14 facultywere involved in the preparation and ex-ecution of the event.

More than 40 fourth grade parents volunteered at the Lees Corner Colonial Day. To get into the spirit, theyalso wore colonial costumes. Pictured in the front row are the fourth grade teachers (from left): LoriHilburger, Katie Talbot, Christine McGlaughlin and Kelly Thomas.

The girls in Lori Hilburger’s fourth grade class showoff their bonnets and colonial costumes.

Lees Corner Elementary School fourth graders MayaAboul-Hosn and dance partner Cezar dance throughan arch as part of the school’s Colonial Day.

McKenzy Scott, afourth grader at LeesCorner ElementarySchool, shows off atightly wound strip ofpaper that she will useto make an art piece aspart of the quillingactivity.

Jayfave and Chris-tine Schneider,

fourth graders atLees CornerElementary

School, makecandles. Kyle (jumping) and Garrett and class-

mates Heidy and Mohammed, fourthgraders at Lees Corner ElementarySchool, demonstrate “leap frog” as partof Colonial Day celebrations.

Jasmine F., watched by her classmates fromKelly Thomas’ fourth grade class at LeesCorner Elementary School, attempts to makecornmeal with a mortar and pestle.

Courtney Mountcastle, a parentvolunteer at Lees Corner ElementarySchool, assists students in makingstained glass windows.

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Insperity Inc., a provider ofhuman resources and businessperformance solutions, announced thepromotion of Fred Griffin ofCentreville to district manager in oneof its Washington, D.C. sales offices.In this position, he will help directsales efforts throughout the D.C. area.

Griffin, who joined Insperity in2008, most recently served as abusiness performance advisor in thecompany’s Kansas City, Mo., salesoffice. During his tenure, he hashelped pioneer efforts that led to thedevelopment of innovative programsfor Insperity business performanceadvisors.

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The Fairfax County Police Department, in co-operation with the Prince William Countyand Manassas Park police departments, is in-

vestigating a string of four, recent armed robberiesinvolving a white female. Authorities believe thesame person may have committed all of them.

In each case, the suspect was described as white,in her early to mid-20s, 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 7inches tall. She wore a dark-colored hoodedsweatshirt and blue jeans or dark-colored pants, andshe displayed a silver or black handgun.

The first robbery happened Dec. 29, 2011, at aShell Gas station at 13704 Lee Jackson MemorialHighway in Chantilly. According to police, around10:30 p.m., a woman entered the business, displayeda small silver handgun and demanded cash. The clerkcomplied and the robber fled in a dark-colored sta-tion wagon.

The second robbery occurred the same date, about40 minutes later, at the 7-Eleven store at 8521Centreville Road in Manassas Park. Around 11:09p.m., a woman entered the store, showed a blackhandgun and demanded cash. But before the clerkcould comply, a customer approached the store andthe suspect fled to a car parked nearby.

The third robbery was on Jan. 1 at a 7-Eleven at10740 Coverstone Drive in Manassas, and the fourthwas Jan. 10 at an Exxon Gas station at 7519 LeesburgPike in Falls Church. In both these incidents, the fe-male robber got away with cash.

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By Bonnie Hobbs

Centre View

One of the most popu-lar movies in recentyears is “HighSchool Musical,”

and Centreville PresbyterianChurch’s community theater isbringing the play to the local stage.

A junior version, featuring stu-dents in grades six through nine,will be presented Thursday-Friday,Feb. 2-3, at 7:30 p.m.; and Satur-day, Feb. 4, at 4 p.m., at thechurch, 15450 Lee Highway. Tick-ets are $12 at the church office orvia www.centrevillepres.com/hsm.

Directed by 2008 Westfield Highgrad Rachel Harrington, the playhas a cast and crew of some 55people who’ve been rehearsingsince October. They attend Stone,Rocky Run and Liberty middleschools; Bull Run and Deer Parkelementary schools, and Westfield.

“Things are going really well,”said Harrington. “All the kids arereally talented; everyone who au-ditioned, we kept. This is a funshow with lots of upbeat musicand entertaining characters. It’ssomething the whole, entire fam-ily can enjoy.”

Jonathan Blank is the music di-rector, and Westfield senior ColbyDezelick is the choreographer. Asfor the set, “It’s the biggest we’vehad for a middle-school show,which is very exciting,” saidHarrington. “It’s mostly the inte-rior of a high school with stairwellsand balconies.”

The story’s about various cliquesin high school and how they func-tion. This school is divided into the

Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians andSkater Dudes.

“Their school is putting on amusical, and that’s where the con-flict comes in,” said Stone Middleeighth-grader Embrey Grimes.“My character, Ryan, and his sis-ter, Sharpay, rule the Thespians.And when Troy, the main Jock,meets Brainiac Gabriella, theyboth audition for the show.”

Grimes called Ryan his sister’s“lap dog,” who follows her aroundand does what she tells him to do.But, he said, “He eventually getstired of it and wants to take con-trol of his own life and do whathe thinks is right. He’s a gooddancer and is outgoing, but con-trolled, so he can’t spread hiswings.”

Enjoying his role, Grimes said hegets to do whatever he wants withthis character and he likes Ryan’sloud, stylish clothes. “All the songsI do are fun and energetic,” hesaid. “My favorite is ‘Bop to theTop.’ It’s a group number, butSharpay and I sing most of it. It’sthe show’s climax, when themusical’s callbacks, the school’sbasketball championship and thescience decathlon are all going onat the same time.”

Since “High School Musical” isso popular, said Grimes, “Kids fromelementary through high schoolwill know all the songs and be ableto sing along. They’ll know thedances, too. And the show willtake older audience members backto high school and what it was likefor them.”

Westfield freshman Johnny Paceportrays Troy, East High School’sstar basketball player. “Everybodylooks to him to lead the team to

victory in the championship,” saidPace. “But while on vacation hediscovers singing and — despitewhat everyone else says — he de-cides to audition for the musical.He’s not afraid to try new thingsand he’s firm in his beliefs and trueto his friends.”

Also delighted with his part,Pace likes his character’s songs andthe experiences he has throughoutthe play. “It’s my first starring role,and Troy has to be serious andshow love,” said Pace. “In the past,I’ve played comedic roles, so thisis a nice change.”

He especially likes the number,“Get Your Head in the Game,”which his sings. “It’s an energetic,fast-paced and wonderfully cho-reographed song that I think willbe an audience favorite,” he said.“The audience will appreciate howlively and upbeat the whole showis, and they’ll like seeing familiarsongs come to life on stage.”

Playing Sharpay is Rocky Runeighth-grader Kristen Popham.“She’s very sassy and likes to bethe center of attention at alltimes,” said Popham. “She alsowants her brother to do everythingfor her. She’s a thespian and be-lieves she has her own spotlightwherever she is, as if she has herown stage. I love it; people don’tsee me as playing someone sassyand mean, so it’s nice to try some-thing different.”

But, added Popham, “Sharpay’snot really mean – she’s just socaught up in herself and her ownperformance. You can’t overdoher; she’s so out there that thesky’s the limit when playing her.”Popham’s favorite tune is “WhatI’ve been Looking For.” Ryan andSharpay sing this love song fortheir audition. But because ofSharpay’s personality, they makeit fast and jazzy.

Popham said audiences will like

the fact that “kids from all over thecommunity have created a showthat’s fun to watch and is for agood cause. The ticket money iscontributed to the church to helpkids go on mission trips.”

Westfield freshman SamanthaDempsey portrays GabriellaMontez. “Gabriella’s an intelligent,shy girl who has a hard time mak-ing friends,” said Dempsey. “She’sin the Brainiacs — the smart kids— and joins the science decathlonteam. She’s a sweet girl with nicefriends, and she gets a crush onTroy the first time she meets him.”

“I really enjoy portraying her,”continued Dempsey. “She’s morelike me in real life; I make friendseasily. I also like playing a lead andmaking friends with the cast. It’sa lot of fun and worth doing allthe work, and the cast is great.”

She especially likes the song,“Start of Something New,” whichGabriella sings with Troy at a

karaoke contest, during their firstencounter. “It’s a beautiful songwith a great tune, and I love thelyrics,” she said. “Johnny and Ihave fun doing it.”

Dempsey said the audience willenjoy the show’s humor and “theset will be amazing — it’ll lookreally cool. They’ll also like themessage to follow your dreamsand don’t stop doing what youlove, no matter what your friendssay; follow your heart.”

Harrington said the playwouldn’t be possible without allthe parent volunteers. “They’vedone everything from building theset and painting backdrops to do-ing crowd control during rehears-als,” she said. “And they’ll also beworking hard, the week of theshow, so I really appreciate alltheir help. The thing I love bestabout theater is the beauty of thecommunity coming together tocreate something amazing.”

By Bonnie Hobbs

Centre View

The sounds of music willfill the air at two up-coming choral events at

Centreville High. One featuresfour a cappella groups and theother spotlights the school’schoir students.

First is an A Cappella Night,slated for this Friday, Jan. 27,at 7:30 p.m. in the Centrevilletheater. It’s an annual event toraise money for the Choral De-

partment. Tickets are $10 generaladmission, but free to all studentsin the Centreville High Pyramid.

Five a cappella ensembles willperform. The Chimes hail fromGeorgetown University; the Over-tones, from JMU; and theSil’hooettes, from UVA. Contempois student-directed and comprisedof all-female, Centreville High cho-ral students.

And the Voice Males, a barber-shop quartet, are Georgetowngrads and former Chimes mem-bers who’ve been singing together

since college. “One of them, SteveMohyla, is the father of two formerCentreville choral singers,” saidCentreville Choral Director LynneBabcock. “He produces this eventevery year.” A variety of pop, jazzand barbershop tunes will be pre-sented. Afterward, there’ll be areception for the audience mem-bers and performers.

Then on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 7p.m., Centreville will hold its Cho-ral Cabaret in the school cafete-ria. Tickets are $10, adults; and$5, students, at the door. The

evening includes desserts anddrinks, plus opportunities to bidon themed gift baskets and winraffle items. The prizes include giftcertificates from local merchantsand restaurants; some will be partof a silent auction and others willbe raffled off. “This is also an an-nual fund-raiser for the Choral De-partment,” said Babcock. “The pro-ceeds go toward music, equip-ment, fees and choral-studentscholarships. It’s lots of fun and areally neat night.”

This program is a musical revue

showcasing the individual, sing-ing talents of Centreville’s cho-ral students. “They’ll sing every-thing from pop music to jazz,R&B, musical-theater, countryand rock numbers,” saidBabcock. “We’ll transform thecafeteria into a club-like atmo-sphere.”

“There’s so much talent in theChoral Department, and peopledon’t get to hear the membersas individuals, but only in agroup,” she continued. “Thisway, they can.”

Two Choral Events Scheduled at Centreville High

Kicking Up Their HeelsCentreville Presbyterian presents“High School Musical Jr.”

Playing the four leads are (from left) Johnny Pace,Samantha Dempsey, Embrey Grimes and Kristen Popham.

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Opinion

By Janie Strauss

Chairman, Fairfax County

School Board

Recently, Fairfax CountyPublic Schools Superin-tendent Jack Dale pre-sented the School Board

with his proposal for next year’s bud-get. The proposed $2.4 billion bud-get outlines programs and servicesfor our growing student population, which isprojected to be 181,608 students for the schoolyear 2012-13. It also includes funds to giveeligible employees a step increase and a 2 per-cent market scale adjustment.

Our population is projected to grow by morethan 3,900 students, and many of these stu-dents face great challenges. In addition, weare opening two new schools: a middle school

at the South County site in Lortonand an elementary school at theLacey site in Annandale. To meet ourenrollment growth and other criticalneeds, the budget proposes to add721.3 positions, the overwhelmingmajority of which are school-basedpositions.

Superintendent Dale has includedin his proposal a request to the Board of Su-pervisors for an increase of 8.4 percent, or$135.8 million, in the transfer of funds overthe FY 2012 level. This reflects costs associ-ated with student growth and state require-ments, and a compensation increase for staff,and small increases in some programs that wecut during the recession.

The Fairfax County School Board has shown

great fiscal responsibility during these tougheconomic times. During the past four years (FY2009-FY2012), we took reductions and costavoidances totaling more than $475 millionand eliminated more than 1,400 positions.

Now the School Board needs to hear fromyou as we consider the Superintendent’s pro-posal over the next few weeks, then move toadopt the advertised budget on Feb. 9. Here’swhat you can do to get involved. First, learnmore about the budget by visitingwww.fcps.edu where you’ll find details on allaspects of the budget and the process. Second,sign up to speak at the board’s public hearingon Jan. 30-31. Or third, send your school boardmember an email with your comments.

The quality of our public schools is impor-tant to our children’s well-being and the eco-nomic strength of our county. We look forwardto hearing from our citizens.

School Board Needs Your InputCommentary

Center Awards$1,000 toMiddle School

The merchants ofFranklin Farm VillageCenter in Herndon

donated $1,000 to RachelCarson Middle School as partof the shopping center’s annualshopping spree promotion.The school received the dona-tion thanks to Sandra Davis ofHerndon who listed RachelCarson Middle as her favoriteschool on the entry form shefilled out for the shoppingspree drawing. In addition tothe $1,000 donation to theschool, Davis won $500 inFranklin Farm Village Centergift certificates for herself.

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Martin and Phyllis Cohen (nee Feuer) ofFairfax will celebrate their 50th weddinganniversary on Jan. 27, 2012. The couple

married at the Aperion Manor in Brooklyn, N.Y. in1962. They will mark their anniversary with a cruiseto Alaska in the summer of 2012.

The couple met on a blind date arranged by friendsin 1959 and the rest, as they say, is history.

Martin Cohen graduated from Brooklyn Tech HighSchool and went on to earn a B.S. in mechanicalengineering from City College in Manhattan and anM.S. from the University of Connecticut. His first jobwas with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford,Conn. He retired from IBM in East Fishkill, N.Y. wherehe was a mechanical engineer and manager for over25 years. Since moving to Fairfax in 2001, he hasbeen a math and science substitute teacher in FairfaxCounty middle and high schools, where students callhim “Mr. C.” His true passion, however, is comple-menting his life-long love of aviation and space ex-ploration by volunteering at the SmithsonianInstitute’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly.

Phyllis Feuer graduated from Midwood HighSchool in Brooklyn. She retired as a bookkeeper fromthe Mid-Hudson County Library System inPoughkeepsie, N.Y. prior to the couple moving toFairfax to be closer to their grandchildren. When she’snot coddling her grandchildren, she volunteers atvarious INOVA hospitals in Fairfax.

The couple has three children: Shari Curtiss ofSouth Riding, Va., Leonard Cohen and his wife Jenna,of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Howard Cohen, and his wife

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Burke6010 Shiplett Blvd...............$419,950.....Sun 1-4....Kathleen Quintarelli............................Weichert...703-862-88089952 Whitewater Dr ............ $325,000.....Sun 1-4...............Jane Wilson..............................PenFed...703-550-7653

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a 9-percent increase in theschool budget and an 8-per-cent increase in the [mon-etary] transfer from theBoard [of Supervisors].”

Both boards plan a jointretreat for direct, board-to-board communication. “Inmy 20 years on the Board [ofSupervisors], it’ll be the firsttime that both boards havespent a full day together,”said Frey. “We’ll talk aboutour relationship and sharedresponsibilities.”

The supervisors will havetheir own retreat, Feb. 6-7, todiscuss issues they’ll face overthe next four years. They’llalso reveal what each viewsas the priorities and chal-lenges facing their particulardistricts, as well as the big-ticket items such as thecounty budget, the Dulles Rail project and transpor-tation funding.

“WHAT’S GUIDING everything this year will bethe search for a new county executive,” said Frey.“Anthony Griffin has had that po-sition for 12 years and wasdeputy county executive for 11years before then, so there’ll bea huge, institutional-memory losswhen he leaves. He’s solid andsteady and has kept things mov-ing in the right direction, and it’llbe hard to replace him.”

Furthermore, Frey said manycounty government officialshired in the 1970s and ’80s are now leaving or retir-ing from their posts, so that, too, adds to the changesat the local level. So he believes the county shouldfocus on its strengths.

“The things we do, we need to continue to do well,”he said. “We can’t compromise on education andpublic safety. We’ll also need to make judgments onwhat we shouldn’t do. The devolution of authorityfor secondary roads is off the table for now, but itcould come back; and if so, we could do it in incre-ments.”

Frey said the county doesn’t want to get involvedin having responsibility for maintaining primary high-ways, such as Routes 50 and 29, which are intendedto carry through traffic. Recently, county officialswere considering seeking responsibility for second-ary roads, carrying more localized traffic.

“There’s some benefit to talking to VDOT and theGeneral Assembly about it,” said Frey. “But one thingI insist on is statutory authority for revenue from ashare of the gas tax. The General Assembly will nevergive us [road-maintenance] money on an annualbasis. So we can’t take control and trust Richmondto pay us a fair amount each year.”

The idea came up, he explained, because thecounty’s receiving no money from the state for sec-ondary roads, for the next six years. And these fundsare also used for related items including traffic-calm-ing projects, stop signs and traffic signals.

So, said Frey, “We can’t give all our gas-tax money

to Richmond and assume re-sponsibility for the secondaryroads. But clearly, if there’s ayear we should do it, this is it— because next year is thegovernor’s election.”

Stressing the “terrible conges-tion” in the Sully District, hesaid the worst traffic currentlyis I-66 East to Route 28 North.“In the mornings, it’s just anightmare; traffic backs up onthe ramps,” said Frey. “So thetop priority for Sully in the nextfour years is getting 66, 28 andBraddock and Walney roads fig-ured out.”

“After fixing it three yearsago, traffic there is gettingbacked up again,” he contin-ued. “It’s affecting morning andevening commutes, and east-west and north-south routes aregetting clogged because of that

interchange. Del. Jim LeMunyon [R-67th], [VirginiaSecretary of Transportation] Sean Connaughton andI are trying to do something about it.”

Frey said the county’s deferred many capital im-provements because it couldn’t afford to pay the debtservice, but it still has a AAA bond rating. Yet, he

said it lacks the money to do allthe needed school renovations.In addition, said Frey, “We knowsome of our park facilities arefalling behind and we’re tryingto play catch-up.”

Then there’s the problem of theMassey Building, which housesFairfax County’s fire and policeheadquarters. “We’re going tomove forward in the next two or

three years with a public safety center,” said Frey.“We have no choice. The Massey Building is 50 yearsold and it’s falling to pieces. It’s loaded with asbes-tos, and the roof leaks — and freezes in cold weather.And there have been times when the 11th and 12thfloors have gotten so wet that the electricity has fal-tered and data has been lost.”

He said it makes the most sense to locate the newfacility across from the county Government Center,next to the Herrity Building. Besides that, said Frey,it’s always been in the county’s Comprehensive Planto do so.

REGARDING RAIL to Dulles, he said it must becompleted. “I’m not sure how but, in the next 30-60days, we’ll have to make a decision whether we’re init or not. That’s when we’ll get the last cost estimates.”

But he said the county can’t build a Route 28 railstation because it can’t finance it. “We’re now talk-ing about something in the range of $2.8 billion forphase two [of the overall project]. It’s at least $100million underfunded and, possibly, $200 million. Ourobligation is 16 and one-fourth percent; we’re on thehook for $138 million for the station and two park-ing garages.”

Frey also stressed that the Tysons Corner redevel-opment has “huge implications” for Fairfax County’stax base. “But Sully and the other areas of the countyare important, too,” he said. “We can’t [only focuson Tysons] and forget the rest of the county.”

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“The Massey Buildingis 50 years old andit’s falling to pieces.”

— Michael Frey,Sully District Supervisor

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WFCCA Backs Pohanka ProposalCommittee.When they were through, the WFCCA gave it a

thumbs-up. The matter was then due to go to theFairfax County Planning Commission on Wednesdaynight, Jan. 26, for its consideration. And Pohankawas hopeful that all its green measures would se-cure it another approval.

“We’ll have a wind turbine for a renewable-energysource that will go into the dealership’s electric grid,”said attorney David Houston. “There’ll be a 100-foothigh, single monopole with two blades, a total of 30feet wide.”

Pohanka has an extensive list of green, buildingpractices it intends to employ in this dealership, in-cluding treating and capturing 100 percent of thestorm-water runoff, reclaiming and recycling 80 per-cent of the used water from the carwash, using LEDor fluorescent lamps in the light fixtures and incor-porating an energy-management system to controlthe lighting and HVAC systems.

It also plans to install operable windows for natu-ral ventilation, increase the roof and wall insulationto reduce heat loss and gain, install ultra-low-flowplumbing fixtures, install daylight sensors (automaticlight controls tied into skylights), recycle all wasteoil, use vegetable oil — instead of caustic hydraulicfluid — for service lifts, and use low-emitting mate-rials (adhesives, sealants, carpet, paint and coatings)for all construction/renovation work.

Since Pohanka first appeared before the WFCCAin September 2011, it shifted the body shop behindthe showroom and might possibly add a mezzanineto the showroom. “It allows for more open space andinterior landscaping [on the site],” said Houston.“[County] staff supports our design and the windturbine, and we’re about half of the planned den-sity” originally envisioned by the county for that site.

But, he said, “Staff recommends denial of our ap-plication because of the county’s green-buildingpolicy. Staff wants it to be LEED-certified. But it’snot a marketable benefit for an auto dealership, andwe have many green features on this site.”

Scott Crabtree, president of Pohanka AutomotiveGroup, also addressed the WFCCA. “Our company’sbeen in business for 93 years,” he said. “We do ourown design, building and construction, and we’vebeen doing LEED thinking and changes in our build-ings, the past 10-15 years.”

For example, said Crabtree, a former physicist andmathematician, “We discovered our showroom doorsopened and closed 400 times a day, so we put inquick-closing doors to be more energy-efficient. Andwe’ve been using T-1 and LED lights for 10 years.But it would cost $200,000 in paperwork to do theLEED certification, vs. putting this money into green

elements in our building that we know will make adifference.”

LEED (Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign) provides independent, third-party verifica-tion of a building’s green components. But, said SullyDistrict Planning Commissioner John Litzenberger,“LEED, being a for-profit company, keeps jacking upthe price to do this certification. And I don’t knowany other car dealership in the county that’s requiredto have it.”

“Staff says it’s doing so because this site is desig-nated by the county as a Suburban Center, but wedon’t have a metro or buses there,” he continued.Saying he believes Pohanka’s application takes go-ing green to a whole, new level, Litzenberger said,“They’ll generate electricity for the dealership fromthe wind turbine, and a plug at the bottom of thepole can even charge up an electric car that can bedriven away.”

He said Pohanka’s currently at a “standoff” withcounty staff. “But there’s no county ordinance requir-ing LEED certification for county approval of aproject,” said Litzenberger. “I think Pohanka’s doingeverything it can to comply with LEED, except forgetting the rubber stamp of approval from this for-profit company.”

Crabtree noted, as well, that the parking-lot lightswill be LED and downward facing and will cut off ata certain time to save energy. He also said the ser-vice department will be open, seven days a week,from 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

“Customers don’t have to make an appointment,”he said. “They don’t have to wake up at 6 a.m. on aSaturday to come in; they can come in when theywant to. We want to fix the car in an hour or less,while the customer’s there.” Doing repairs in off-peakhours, added Houston, means that those customerswon’t add to rush-hour traffic.

“We would like your support,” he told the WFCCA.“We’re continuing to work with staff to see if we canget them turned around.”

WFCCA’s Chris Terpak-Malm said that, with a busi-ness park in the vicinity of the site, she believes“people will like having a car-service area nearby.”

Judy Heisinger then made a motion that theWFCCA recommend the Planning Commission ap-prove this application, “irregardless of it being LEED-certified.” She also made it a condition that Pohanka’slist of green elements be designated as its proffers.

Mark McConn seconded the motion and the panelthen gave its unanimous approval. The issue thenheaded to the Planning Commission.

Hoping for an eventual green light from the county,Houston estimated it would be 18 months after thatbefore the business was up and running. But, addedCrabtree, “We’d like to do it as soon as possible.”

Grand Jury Indicts CookA Fairfax County grand jury last week indicted the former band

director of Robinson Secondary School. On Aug. 31, 2010, po-lice charged Michael Keith Cook, 43, of Climbing Rose Way inCentreville, with computer solicitation of a child under age 15.

They said that, last July, he allegedly offered online to performa sex act on a person he believed was a 14-year-old boy. How-ever, it was actually an undercover detective, and Cook was even-tually arrested and then placed on unpaid leave by the schoolsystem. Following his indictment last Tuesday, Jan. 17, he’s nowslated to enter a plea, Feb. 28, in Circuit Court.

Free Carseat InspectionsCertified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will

perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Jan. 26,and Feb. 9, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 StonecroftBlvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residentsshould install the child safety seats themselves so techniciansmay properly inspect and adjust them, as needed.

However, because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehiclesarriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors mayhave enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the cor-rect use of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to con-firm dates and times. More than 1,000 people had carseatschecked and adjusted there in 2011.

Recycle During Electric SundayResidents may recycle old TVs, computers, peripheral electronic

devices – such as keyboards, speakers, printers and scanners, aswell as household hazardous wastes – including fluorescent lightbulbs and tubes, for free, during Fairfax County’s “Electric Sun-day” events. The next one is slated for Sunday, Jan. 29, from 10a.m.-3 p.m., at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road inFairfax. For more information, call 703-324-5052.

Fair Oaks CAC to MeetThe Citizens Advisory Council of the Fair Oaks District Police

Station will meet Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m., in the roll-call roomof the police station. It’s at 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial High-way in Chantilly.

Meeting Set for I-66 EISA Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being de-

veloped by VDOT, the Federal Highway Administration and theVirginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation to studypotential transportation needs and improvements in the I-66corridor from Route 15 in Prince William County to I-495 inFairfax County.

Toward that end, a public meeting is slated for Thursday, Feb.2, from 5-8 p.m., at the VDOT Northern Virginia District Office,4975 Alliance Drive (off West Ox Road) in Fairfax. (Snow date:Feb. 15).

It’s intended to gather additional public input to further de-fine the transportation problems in the corridor and refine thepurpose and need for the study. Those unable to attend may goto www.helpfix66.com for further details and project updates.

Comments may be e-mailed to the study team’s leadership (ref-erence “I-66 Tier 1 EIS: Public Comments” in the subject line).Send them to CG.Collins@VDOT.Virginia.gov orStephen.C.Walter@Parsons.com.

WFCM Seeks Food, VolunteersWestern Fairfax Christian Ministries’ (WFCM) food pantry ur-

gently needs donations of oil (48 oz. or smaller); flour (2-5 lb.bag); sugar (2-5 lb. bag); juice (64 oz. or smaller); jelly; jam;canned beets, spinach and greens; pancake mix and syrup; may-onnaise, baby food (stages 1 and 3); cocoa, coffee, ketchup andmustard. Also needed are diapers (sizes 3 and 4) and laundrydetergent. Bring all items to WFCM’S food pantry at 13981Metrotech Drive (near Backyard Grill and Bar) in Chantilly.

Roundups

Children’s entertainers, Rocknoceros, willhold a free concert Friday morning, Jan. 27,at the area’s newest athletic facility, the

nZone. It’s at 14550 Lee Road in Chantilly, and theevent will mark the kickoff of the nZone’s Care forKids program.

“Care for Kids is an outreach of New Life ChristianChurch,” said Care for Kids Director SamanthaBrissette. “It provides a safe place to play for kidswho are not yet old enough to join the leagues andgames the nZone has to offer. They can have funwhile their parents get fit, take a break, watch a gameor practice, or attend a class.”

The kickoff runs from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and thefun includes raffle drawings at 12:15 p.m. for prizes

such as free nZone membership passes, free childcare and gift cards. Following the music concert, thefacility’s Drop Zone will hold an open house featur-ing a free hour of EZ Drop, moonbounces and food.

“The Drop Zone is an enrichment program de-signed around the unique strengths and skills ofpreschoolers,” said Brissette. “Our goal is to providean array of fun and hands-on activities.”

To give back to the community, Care for Kids isasking each child attending Friday’s concert to bringa non-perishable food item to be donated to NewLife Christian Church’s “Grab Your Groceries” pro-gram for families in need.

A list of needed items is at http://passion4community.org/groceries/donations.

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Identify Robber

In the last robbery, the suspectwore a black mask to cover the lowerportion of her face. She’s also beenlinked to a small, dark-colored, sta-tion-wagon-style vehicle, similar toa Subaru Forrester or Outback. Sur-veillance video and photos may beviewed at http://youtu.be/qy_YgzdfQ_0.

Anyone with information is askedto contact Crime solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail atwww.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org.

A 91-year-old Fair Oaks man was up-set and concerned recently when hegot a call from his “grandson” who

said he’d been arrested and jailed in Peru.So, as a loving grandparent, the man wiredmore than $13,000 in an attempt to helphim.

An 86-year-old Springfield woman wastold last week she’d won the lottery. Butthere was a catch; she needed to wiremoney to the “caller” in order to collect herwinnings. She did as she was asked.

Similarly, an 80-year-old woman wired$4,800 to Bolivia to her “granddaughter”who was there for a wedding. The womanwas then told her granddaughter had got-

ten into a serious accident, so she sent$5,000 more for medical expenses.

But, say Fairfax County police, all threeof these victims were duped by scammerswho are aggressively preying on senior citi-zens. These are just a few of the hundredsof cases detectives in the Financial CrimesUnit see each year. And once money hasbeen wired, victims have little recourse andthese cases are rarely able to be prosecuted.

“Education is key,” said Financial CrimesDet. Tom Polhemus. “We need to get theword out that people should not wire moneyto people they speak with on the phone.The amount of fraud in this area is of greatconcern to us.”

In an effort to help educate senior citi-zens, their children and the community atlarge, detectives from the FCPD FinancialCrimes Unit are available for group presen-tations. As the scams change from year toyear, police are aware of particular detailsand want to help raise public awareness,as well.

To learn more about financial crimes andscams or to report a crime, visit the Finan-cial Crime Online Reporting site of the FCPDwebsite at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/financialcrimes/. To request a grouppresentation, contact Lucy Caldwell withthe Public Information Office at 703-246-3271.

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Police: Senior Citizens, Beware of Scammers

McKenzy Scott of Centreville is “bow up,” ready to start playing. The fourth-graderhas been working hard with her classmates to learn proper technique on the violin.

Adaline L. and Isobel Cobb, with 86 of theirclassmates, warm up on their cellos. The 88beginners, in addition to their 54 colleagues inthe Advanced Orchestra, delighted the audi-ence of parents, family and staff with 10 tunes.

Ana Obenburger, a fourth-grader at Lees Cor-ner Elementary School, warms up before herfirst strings concert. Vivek Iyer holds his violin in rest position.

Patricia Trillet conducts the Advanced Orchestra.

Demonstrating Strings Skills

The cafeteria at Lees Corner Elementary Schoolwas converted into a concert hall on Wednes-day, Jan. 18, for the Music Department’s Win-ter Strings Concert; 142 children participated

in the concert: 81 fourth graders, 36 fifth graders, and 32sixth graders.

Patricia Trillet, strings instructor at Lees Cor-ner, conducted the Beginning Strings groupand the Advanced Orchestra through theirtunes; 88 beginners demonstrated the stringsskills they developed over the winter duringweekly lessons with Trillet in the school.

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She was selected by the Sully DistrictStation’s Citizens Advisory Committee, andthe recognition was for the last quarter of2011. Sully police 2nd Lt. Timothy Burgesswrote the letter nominating her.

In it, he commended Garrett for her “on-going efforts of law enforcement at the SullyDistrict Police Station, her commitment tostrong work ethics and her outstandingprogress in the reduction of outstandingarrest warrants.”

NOTING THAT the Fairfax County PoliceDepartment has a full-time squad whosemain job is serving warrants, Burgess wrotethat the officers on it spend much of theirtime searching for difficult-to-find offend-ers.

That being the case, he wrote, “PFCGarrett recognized that they’re unable tosinglehandedly serve all the arrest warrantsissued in Fairfax County. The police depart-ment relies on patrol officers to serve war-rants during their routine duties; butoftentimes, calls for service greatly reducethe amount of time allocated to serve war-rants. The workload is made even more ar-duous by incoming warrants from other

jurisdictions.”So Garrett stepped in and personally

served more than 100 warrants in 2011.Moreover, she served more warrants thanany other officer in the police department— including those assigned to the warrantsquad. And she did it while continuing tohandle calls in her patrol area.

“She has protected the citizens of FairfaxCounty by taking offenders off the street,”wrote Burgess. “In fact, most of the 100offenders she arrested were taken out of theSully District.”

Therefore, he concluded, “She is well-deserving of this special recognition. I com-mend PFC Lauretta Garrett for a job welldone and proudly nominate her for the Citi-zens Advisory Committee award.”

During that award’s presentation, Capt.Purvis Dawson, commander of the SullyDistrict Station, added his congratulations,as well. Reading a memo he’d written toGarrett, Dawson told her, “You’re an officerwho wants to make a difference, and youhave.”

Describing her as a person with compas-sion, a positive outlook and zeal, he said,“You’ve set a standard for others to emu-late. Each day you pin on your badge, youmake Fairfax County a better place.”

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Sports

Westfield Boys Enjoying Outstanding Hoops SeasonBulldogs receiving numerous contributions over first four games of Concorde schedule.

By Rich Sanders

Centre View

The Westfield High boys’basketball team contin-ued a season in which it

has emerged into one of the topteams in the Northern Region bydefeating defending Concorde Dis-trict champion Herndon, 73-62 inovertime, last Friday night, Jan.20. The road victory improved theBulldogs’ record to 13-3 overalland 4-0 in the district. Herndon,which went as far as the NorthernRegion semifinals last year, fell to7-8 and 2-2.

It was the Westfield squad’s fifthwin in a row and eighth victory inits last nine games. The Bulldogs,who led the Hornets 15-5 after onequarter before a tough secondquarter saw the host Herndonteam storm back and surge out toa 29-26 halftime advantage, re-ceived a balanced scoring attack,led by senior forward QuentinBasil’s 17 point effort. Other play-ers in double figures for the Bull-dogs were senior forward KrisPerry (15 points), junior guard C.JHill (12 points, 8 rebounds), se-nior guard Julius Rosa (12 points),and senior center Zach Elcano (9points, 9 rebounds). Basil, alongwith his team-high points, also fin-ished with a game-high 10 re-bounds. Westfield dominated inovertime, outscoring Herndon 14-3.

Westfield, which is under headcoach Doug Ewell, has enjoyedsuch a good season as a result ofhaving a group of mostly experi-enced varsity players who play agood team brand of ball with self-less play on the court, fundamen-tally sound execution, and intense,solid play at the defensive end.The Bulldogs have numerous play-ers who can step up offensively onany given game and give oppo-nents fits.

“This year’s Bulldogs are a se-nior-led team,” said Mike Coyle, aWestfield High assistant coach.“They’re a great group of youngmen that understand for us to besuccessful we have to have a greatdefensive effort every night. Onany night a different player maystand out and typically 10 to 11guys get quality minutes eachgame.”

Westfield has a go-to big maninside the paint in Elcano, a 6-foot-11 inch front court game-changerwho leads the Bulldogs in scoringwith close to 13 points per game.

(Basil, who is 6-foot-4, is theteam’s second leading scorer withover nine points per contest).Elcano can positively impact agame both with his scoring prow-ess and defensive play at the otherend of the floor.

Westfield’s backcourt is led byRosa (8.5 points per game) andMark Gibson, another senior. Theduo has provided good leadershipand steady defensive pressure onother teams’ ball handlers.

Other Westfield players whohave made good contributions in-clude Perry, senior guard QuintonLord, senior forward CharlieJohnson, junior guard C.J. Hill(6.8 points per game), junior for-ward Chris Mullins, and juniorguard Chauncey Beckett.

Elcano, Basil, and Johnson haveled the Bulldogs in rebounding thisseason, and backcourt playersGibson and Beckett have led thesquad in assists.

“The team as a whole is what haspropelled this year’s good start,”said Coyle, of the numerous play-ers who have contributed toWestfield’s stellar season thus far.“All of these players contribute sig-nificantly when they are on thecourt.”

WESTFIELD OPENED up its dis-trict season schedule on Jan. 6with a 53-43 home win overChantilly. The Chargers, who wonthe region crown two years agoand reached the district tourna-ment finals last year, are annuallyamong the top teams across theregion, so getting a victory overthem was a good confidencebooster for the Bulldogs.

Westfield, which jumped out toan 18-8 lead following the firstquarter against Chantilly, had big

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/Centre View

Westfield center Zach Elcano (right) sets up defensivelyas Centreville High senior guard Mitch Mahoney drives tothe basket. The Concorde District game between theBulldogs and Wildcats took place on Jan. 13 atCentreville.

Girls’ Basketball: The Centreville Lady Wildcats basketball team fellto the top-ranked and undefeated Oakton Cougars 72-41 on Tuesday night,Jan. 17. The Cats battled throughout the game but were not able to keeppace with the talented Cougars. With the loss Centreville falls to 9-6 on theyear and 1-3 in the Concorde District. Centreville was scheduled to playChantilly on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Centreville.

Boys’ Basketball: Evan Fuller scored 14 points, Rahji Johnson added11 points, and Robert Coker had nine points and four rebounds as the Wild-cats defeated the Oakton Cougars at Oakton to improve to 6-9 overall and2-2 in the district. The boys were scheduled to play Chantilly on Tuesday,Jan. 24, on the Chargers home court, and then play Robinson at home onFriday, Jan. 27.

Wrestling: The Centreville MatCats defeated Oakton, 43-21, in a matchin Oakton on Wednesday night, Jan. 18. Senior David Cheveney avengedtwo losses to Oakton’s Austin Murga with a 10-9 decision to secure top seedin the District, while freshman Tyler Love defeated Matthew Notarangeloin the 160-pound weight class. Joey Nowak won the 120-pound class,Michael Vu defeated Alex Schylegel, and Jerry Cowman defeated ThomasPrice. Additionally, in the 170-pound class, captain Ryan Sepulvedadecisioned Mathew Moskowitz, and in the last match of the night, JoeySteinbach defeated Maxwell Dollard in the 210-pound class. The MatCatswere scheduled to wrap up the season with a meet at Herndon on Wednes-day, Jan. 25 before they host the Wildcat Duals this Saturday, Jan. 28.

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/Centre View

Westfield head coach Doug Ewell talks to his teamduring its game against Centreville.

games in the win from Basil (17points) and Elcano (14 points, 7rebounds). Gibson added eightpoints. For Chantilly in that game,Brady Caslavka finished with 18points and Brian Sydnor scoredeight points and pulled down 10rebounds.

In its next district game on Jan.10, Westfield, playing at homeagain, defeated Robinson, 58-40,behind big nights from Basil (21points) and Elcano (14). Rosa con-tributed seven points. The Bull-dogs jumped out in front earlywith an 18-6 lead.

“We opened Concorde Districtplay against two very tough oppo-nents at home,” said Coyle, of thewins over Chantilly and Robinson.“Both opponents have some ath-letic players that can create prob-lems for any team on defense. For-tunately, our kids came out with alot of defensive intensity in thefirst quarter of each game and con-verted opportunities in transitionoffense to propel us to leads of 10points and 12 points. From thatpoint each game was a battle typi-cal of Concorde District play.”

Westfield next played atCentreville High on Jan. 13 andplayed one of its best games of theseason in a 64-35 district win.Westfield led 35-10 at halftime andwas never threatened thereafter.Top Bulldog scorers in the win wereElcano (15 points), Mullins (11),Hill (9), and Rosa (9).

The Bulldogs followed thatgame up with their win overHerndon in their first district roadcontest.

In district games this week,Westfield was scheduled to hostOakton on Tuesday, Jan. 24 andwill travel to local rival Chantillyfor a game this Friday night.

By Karen Fulkerson

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Chantilly Little Leaguebaseball registration for young-sters ages five through 12 is nowopen. Visit chantillybaseball.orgfor more information and to reg-ister.

Southwestern Youth Asso-ciation (SYA) softball will con-tinue to run its Winter SoftballSunday Clinics throughout the re-mainder of January and through-out February. The clinics are be-ing held at Deer Park Elementary.No experience is required. Regis-ter for the sessions in January and/or February atwww.syasoftball.org. Cost is $30.

Southwestern Youth Association(SYA) spring sports registration isavailable online atwww.syasports.org. Registration isavailable for the following sports:Babe Ruth Baseball, flag football,lacrosse, Little League and T-ball,soccer, softball, track and field,volleyball, travel baseball, andtravel softball. Register early toassure team placement and avoidlate fees. For more information,visit the website or email the SYAoffice at syaboard@verizon.net.

Ashburn Soccer Club Gal-axy, an under-18 girls’ soccer teamand member of the WashingtonArea Girls Soccer (WAGS) organi-zation, is conducting tryouts for allpositions, including goal keeper.The team competes in WAGS

league and in tournament play,and trains and plays indoors andoutdoors over the winter. Inter-ested girls (U16-U18) are wel-come. Contact Coach Shaban atsshaban@aol.com, or by phone at703-901-7023 for information andto arrange a tryout.

Fairfax Adult Softball (FAS)is currently accepting applicationsfor the upcoming spring and sum-mer seasons. Leagues are avail-able in the following divisions:Men’s, Women’s, Coed, CorporateCoed, Senior’s (age 50-plus), andMaster’s (age 35-plus). Applica-tions are accessible via the FAShome page atwww.playsoftballnow.com. Con-tact FAS to register your team be-fore March 1. For those looking fora team to play on, FAS will placethem on a team. Visit the FASwebsite and register as an indi-vidual free agent. For more infor-mation, call 703-815-9007 ore m a i loffice@fairfaxadultsoftball.com.

Fairfax Adult Softball (FAS) is anon-profit corporation registeredin the state of Virginia which ad-ministers the largest adult softballprogram in the state with nearly10,000 participants.

Virginia Special Olympics’first-ever FANQUEST is set totake place on Saturday, Jan. 28 atOakton High School. Special

Olympics basketball teams fromOakton and McLean High Schoolswill play an all-star game begin-ning at 7:10 p.m. The festive nightwill include prizes, relays, andother fun crowd participation ac-tivities - all in support of the Vir-ginia Special Olympics. Membersof the community are invited to“volunteer to cheer” at the event.Sign up atwww.vo lunteer2cheer. com.Check-in will be at the “Volunteerto Cheer” tables at the gym en-trances. Whether cheering for theCougars or the Highlanders, fanswill be given materials to makeposters and signs, and everyonewho comes out to cheer will getfree `”cheer sticks.” FANQUEST,presented by Booz Allen Hamilton,is one of many events offered yearround by Special Olympics Vir-ginia. For more information on the2012 FANQUEST, contact HollyClaytor athclaytor@specialolympicsva.org,or call 804-726-3025.

Potomac Inline Hockey inChantilly is offering free, year-round“Learn to Skate, Learn to Play” les-sons for youngsters interested inplaying inline hockey. Lessons areheld on Saturday mornings from 8-9 at The Box in Chantilly. Registra-tion can be done online atwww.potomachockey.com. Contactyouth@potomachockey.com or call703-961-8280 for full details.

Each year following the Marchfor Life, the seventh-graders at St.Timothy School in Chantilly,are encouraged to enter the Pro-Life Slogan Contest. They canenter as many times as they like.Last year more than 200 entrieswere submitted with compellingslogans. Patricia Kobyra, St.Timothy School principal, selectsthree winning slogans. One slo-gan is put on the official March forLife T-shirt for the following year,one is for a bumper magnet, andthe third slogan goes on a buttonwhich the students handed out atthe March for Life on Jan. 23. Theproceeds last year were donatedto help pay for ultrasounds forpoor women. This year’s winnersare: Maureen Duesterhaus (but-

ton), Isabella Whitfield (T-Shirt),Elisa Titzer (her sonogram image ispictured on the T-shirt) and. CyrilMinarik (bumper magnet),

Centreville High’s ChoralCabaret will be held Saturday, Feb.4, at 7 p.m., in the school cafeteria.Tickets are $10, adults; and $5, stu-dents, at the door. The eveningincludes desserts and drinks, plus op-portunities to bid on gift baskets andwin raffle items.

JAN. 27, 28, 29“Cinderella: The Untold

Story.” Presented by the ChantillyHigh School Drama Department anddirected by Shannon Khatcheressian.As a special treat, there will be a pre-show featuring students from Rocky

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Run and Franklin Middle Schoolsperforming their own student-di-rected, fairytale-inspired skits.Tickets are $5/door. Show timesare Friday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.; Sat-urday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. and 7p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m.For tickets, visitwww.chantillyhsdrama.com.

Daniel C. Katt, a resident ofFairfax, has earned a bachelor ofscience degree from Excelsior Col-lege in Albany, N.Y.

Steven Bowen of Fairfax, asecond year School of Pharmacyand Health Professions student atCreighton University, was namedto the fall Dean’s List for the2011-2012 academic year.

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As one of the few-and-far-between survi-vors, my treatment is subject to change andsubject as well to how I/my body tolerateswhat is going into it and how that is measuredcoming out. Whatever I think I feel is notnearly as important as what the lab work indi-cates is happening – internally. Absent anycomplaints/observations from me concerningmy symptoms – or lack thereof, the tale of thetape is the blood and urine that I provideevery month. After providing an early morningsample, later that day or mid morning the fol-lowing day, I will have received confirmationthat my ongoing treatment can proceed orthat it can’t. Sometimes my treatment hasbeen delayed a week, other times by as longas a month; waiting for levels to return to seminormal – for me, under treatment, that is.

Given that I am now officially an anomaly:still alive; what happens next, what timetablefor treatment will likely follow, what scheduleof medications and/or scans will occur goingforward, is cast in quicksand. Ever-changing,always in the pursuit of prudence and of notcausing collateral damage/making mattersworse by being too aggressive or unresponsiveto what my body (via the lab work) is indicat-ing, is the bane of my rather fortunate exis-tence. Commonsense medicine becomes theorder of the day, and the night, too. It’s all onebig definite-maybe, a process with which I amhappy to live (live being the operative word).

I remember the early days of my diagno-sis/prognosis when I was undergoing theheavy-duty (I call it “’Big”) chemotherapy, anevery-three week, six-hour cocktail infusion ofthree drugs which naturally took its toll. Likethe Fairy Tales, my prognosis was grim. I recallasking my oncologist for a scenario-typeassessment of my future. He was not particu-larly encouraging; he was honest, as I askedhim to be. Nevertheless, I persisted and whenthe opportunity presented itself, I would askhim if it was still OK for me to buy in bulk. As Icontinued to not decline, his answer wasalways “Yes.” Nearly three years post-diagno-sis, I can’t help wondering if skipping treat-ment because a certain level of something orother is off the standard charts (high or low),should I stop buying in bulk or rather continuewhat I’m doing because whatever it’s been,with my oncologist’s help, it’s been working?

I don’t want to make too little of what’snow not happening as regularly as it once did,but it’s becoming increasingly difficult to notmake too much of it, either.

Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

For All IKnow…

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HVAC TechsSears Home Services seeks HVAC Technicians, Journeymen or above licenses preferred, but looking for all levels. Join us from 9am-2pm on Saturday, January 28th at Sleep Inn & Suites, 6860 Crain Hwy, La Plata, MD 20646 to learn more! We pro-vide van, tools and laptop, plus com-petitive pay, benefits, discounts &MORE! If unable to stop by, email SearsRecruit@searshomepro.com or call 877-470-7369. EOE, M/F/D/V

Pediatric Nurse PractitionerLarge private pediatric practice with two

offices in Fair Oaks & Centreville seeking Full-Time PNP.

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Fax CV to: 703-391-2919, Attn: NP Recruiter, or email

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Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to StudentsClifton Presbyterian Church Preschool admits students of any

race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges,programs, and activities generally accorded or made available

to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its

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(CHURCH SCHOOL & NURSERY)13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA

703-830-3176www.thechurchoftheascension.org

One Sunday Service - 10:00 am

Rev. Dr. Eugene Johnson, Pastor

Service Times:Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 AMChildren’s Church and Jr. Youth Church-During regular Worship ServiceSunday School (9:00-9:45 AM/ All ages)Spiritual Development Courses: (8:45-9:45 AM)Youth Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 AM(Rev. Bobby J. Ford Jr., Youth Minister)Holy Communion (Third Sunday) 10:00 AMWednesday Prayer Meeting/ Bible Studyand Spiritual Development Courses: 7:00 PM(Includes Youth Bible Study)

6600 Old Centreville Road, Centreville, VA 20121Phone: 703 830-8769; Fax: 703 830-6718

www.mountolive-church.org.E-Mail: mtolive@mountolive-church.org

Mount Olive Baptist Church

Saint AndrewLutheran ChurchSunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Christian Education for All Ages: 9:45 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: Wed. 9:30 a.m.

Our mission is to welcome all people,

to grow in our relationship with Christ,

and to serve the Lord

Braddock Road and Cranoke Street

Centreville, VA 20120

www.saintandrewlc.org

703-830-2768

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TUESDAY NIGHTSWorld-Class Jazz. 6 to 9 p.m. Paul Langosch on

bass and Rick Whitehead on guitar. At the CopperCanyon, 5815 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Call703-830-6600 for reservations.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYSCentreville Stitchers welcome adults who enjoy

knitting, crocheting, or other needlework craftsand conversation. Join us at the CentrevilleRegional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr.,Centreville. Admission is free. Contact Jo at 703-803-0595 or email joknitter@verizon.net.

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYSZUMBA Classes. 7 to 8 p.m. Latin based dance

fitness class. The first class is free; afterward it’s$7-$9 per class. At Cornerstone Montessori School,4455 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Suite 201,Chantilly. Visit www.gozumbafun.com.

FRIDAY/JAN. 27Financial Planners Meeting. Greg Valliere, chief

political strategist, will address gathering offinancial planners at FPA of National Capital 2012Winter Educational Symposium. At the DullesHyatt Hotel in Herndon. Visit www.fpanca.org

JAN. 27 TO 29Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. Some 250 artisans will

showcase contemporary crafts and fine art. Friday,Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 28from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 29 from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7/online; $9/door. Atthe Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping

Center in Chantilly. Visit www.sugarloafcrafts.comor call 800-210-9900.

JAN. 27, 28, 29“Cinderella: The Untold Story.” Presented by

the Chantilly High School Drama Department anddirected by Shannon Khatcheressian. As a specialtreat, there will be a pre-show featuring studentsfrom Rocky Run and Franklin Middle Schoolsperforming their own student-directed, fairytale-inspired skits. Tickets are $5/door. Show times areFriday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 28 at 2p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. Fortickets, visit www.chantillyhsdrama.com.

SATURDAY/JAN. 28Gospel Concert. 6 p.m. The Journeymen will

perform at Oakton Baptist Church, 14001Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. At 14001 SullyfieldCircle, Chantilly, on Route 50, 1/5 mile east of theRoute 28 overpass. Call 703-631-1799.

JAN. 28 TO 29Lunar New Year. 1 to 5 p.m. each day. Presented

by the Washington Hai Hua Community Center,the Lunar New Year celebrations will feature 200performers, traditional Chinese dragon dances;music and dance performances; martial artsdemonstrations; children’s crafts; and a speciallantern festival. At the Fair Oaks Mall.

SUNDAY/JAN. 29Low-Cost Rabies Clinic. 2 to 4 p.m. Cost for rabies

shots is $12/dog, cat or ferret. Fairfax County2012 dog licenses will be sold separately at theclinic and cost $10 per dog. At the Sully District

Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd.,Chantilly. Call 703-830-1100.

Pet Portraits for Valentine’s Day. 11 a.m. to 4p.m. Donation of $25 to the Friends of the FairfaxCounty Animal Shelter, receive a professionalsitting and a 5x7 portrait of you and your pet. Atthe Fairfax County Animal Shelter, 4500 West OxRoad, Fairfax. Visit FFCAS.org.

MONDAY/JAN. 30Combating Name Calling. 7 to 8:30 p.m. GLSEN’s

Northern Virginia Chapter (the Gay, Lesbian andStraight Education Network) will lead aninteractive discussion on how local school districtsare combating name calling. At Barnes and NobleFairfax, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr., Fairfax.Contact Sarah Schultz Emmett at 703-278-8527.

FEB. 2, 3, 4“High School Musical Jr.” Centreville

Presbyterian Church, 15450 Lee Highway,Centreville, will present the play on Feb. 2 and 3at 7:30 p.m.; and Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $12online at www.centrevillepres.com or at thechurch office. Emailctcoordinator@centrevillepres.com

THURSDAY/FEB. 2Stop Sibling Fights, Yelling & Power

Struggles. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Calm ChristianParenting Academy is offering a workshop toparents in the Parish Hall at St. Andrew theApostle School. Do you need help calming yourexplosive household? Tired of yelling at,negotiating with, and bribing your child? Wantpractical strategies to stop sibling fights and cries

of, “That’s not fair!”? Come to this practical, life-changing workshop conducted by Kirk Martin andhis teenage son, Casey.

FRIDAY/FEB. 3Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is

$15. With the Nighthawks. Drop-in beginner swinglesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 p.m. tomidnight. At the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport,13869 Park Center Road, Herndon.

SATURDAY/FEB. 4Choral Cabaret. Join the Centreville High School

Choral Department for the annual Choral Cabaretfundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. in theCVHS Cafeteria. The evening includes desserts anddrinks, opportunities to bid on gift baskets and winraffles, and of course, great performances.

WEDNESDAY/FEB. 8Civil War Forum. 7:30 p.m. Free. Don Hakenson,

past president of the Stuart-Mosby HistoricalSociety and History Commissioner for Lee District,will present “Mosby’s Combat Operations inFairfax County.” At the Fairfax Station RailroadMuseum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, FairfaxStation. Snow/Ice alternative date is Feb. 29. Visitwww.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

THURSDAY/FEB. 9Registration Open House. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Clifton Children’s Academy will be holding aRegistration Open House for Kindergarten andMorning, Afternoon and Fullday Preschool classes.At 14315 Compton Road in Centreville. Call 703-968-8455 or visit www.childrensacademy.com.