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Before the start ofSaturday’s 28th annualYouth Motivation and

Academic Awards program formiddle- and high-school stu-dents, Johnny Nelson texted histwo grown children.

He told them, “Think of Momand give God the glory for us-ing her this way. It is becauseof her talents and dedicationthat we’re here today.”

“Mom” was the late Chantillyresident Shirley Nelson, whofounded the Chantilly PyramidMinority Student AchievementCommittee (CPMSAC), whichputs on the program. Her hus-band Johnny is theorganization’s president.

CPMSAC partners withschools and parents to bothmentor minority students and

encouragement their academicgrowth and achievement. Andon June 1 in Chantilly High’sgym, CPMSAC honored itsprogram’s best and brightest fortheir many accomplishmentsduring this school year.

“Nearly 400 students camehere today,” said CPMSAC Ex-ecutive Board member andemcee Chuck Coffin. “This istruly a celebration to recognizethem for what they’ve done. Socongratulations, and I encour-age you to aim high and con-tinue to focus on excellence inall you do.”

FCPS School Board membersKathy Smith and Ted Velkoffwere also there, as were otherschool system administrators,plus representatives fromCentreville, Chantilly, Westfieldand Mountain View high

Honoring Best and BrightestCPMSAC presents 28th annual youth awards program.

The Cameron Guy Dudley Book Scholarship Award winners pose with CMPSACPresident Johnny Nelson. From left are Jonea Ahousissoussi, Fatoumata Barry,Nelson, Deveri White, Bryan Sydnor and Kaj Gumbs.

Westfield’s Destiny Ayerswon the $1,500 Shirley O.Nelson Memorial Scholar-ship.

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By Bonnie Hobbs

Centre View

The annual Remem-brance Cabaret forReema Samaha is atime when people

honor the memory of a talentedyoung woman who died in the Vir-ginia Tech tragedy. It’s also anevening packed with singing,dancing, comedy sketches and fun.

This year’s event is Saturday,June 15, at 7 p.m. atWestfield High. But itactually begins at 6 p.m.with a silent auction andbake sale that continueduring intermission. Theevent is free, but dona-tions are welcome.

Attendees may con-tribute to The Reema J.Samaha MemorialScholarship Fund —awarded to students atboth Westfield and Herndon highschools — and/or Angel Fund, anonprofit founded by the Samahafamily to create safer schools andcommunities by focusing on men-tal-health issues, privacy laws andinformation sharing.

A 2006 Westfield High grad,Reema was also known for herdancing. So, said her mother,Mona Samaha, “The cabaret is acelebration of the arts in Reema’sname. It’s a beautiful occasion,

happy and peaceful, and I believethat everyone attending feels hon-ored to be there.”

Angel Fund President Lu AnnMcNabb, a longtime friend andneighbor of the Samahas, orga-nized the artists providing dona-tions for the silent auction. Caba-ret Director Ashley Dillard, afriend and classmate of Reema’s atWestfield, organized the perform-ers. Westfield grad and WJLA-TVreporter Jummy Olabanji will em-cee, and Westfield grads BransonReese and Jesse Leahy will host.

“I am honored to be a part ofthis event every year, and it couldnot be for a better cause,” saidDillard. “Every year we gather aneclectic group of artists, with actsranging from singing to comedysketches, to highlight the spirit of

Reema.”Not everyone who

performs knew Reema.But, said Dillard, “We allrealize the bigger pic-ture of coming togetherto remember such atragic event and striveto create somethingbeautiful from it. It’sone of the noblest andvivacious events I’veever put my name to

and I will continue to do so.”Virginia Tech’s Contemporary

Dance Ensemble (CDE) will per-form “Andaloosia,” the danceReema choreographed and per-formed with the group as a fresh-man there. A moving tribute to her,it’s become a cabaret tradition.

Many Westfield grads who wereinvolved in theater here and atcollege come home each spring to

‘Celebrating HerAmazing Spirit’RemembranceCabaret forReema Samahais June 15.

ReemaSamaha

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As a finalist in the Ameri-can Fine Arts Festivalcompetition, MaggieKirtley, has earned the

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A seventh grader at Rocky RunMiddle School, Maggie has beenstudying piano at the studio ofSilva Blazquez. She has performedin numerous competitions in frontof audiences and judges. She wasthe first place winner of the PianoEnsemble Competition, an honorswinner at the Piano Sonata Festi-val, first place winner at the PianoConcerto competition, honors atthe Bach Baroque competition,third place winner at the Hartmancompetition and second Place win-

On Her Way to Carnegie HallMaggie KirtleyRocky Run MiddleSchool student.

ner at the SMC Piano Composer’scompetition. Maggie also plays pi-ano for the elderly at a nearby re-tirement center.

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straight A student at Rocky Run. Inaddition to playing piano, she isalso a violinist in the Chamber Or-chestra, taught by Stephen Matthie.She has also been a piano accom-panist for her school’s orchestra.

Maggie Kirtley performing on stage.

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Broadway hits Chantilly in “There’s No Business Like ShowBusiness.”

James Bakersings “This isHow a HeartBreaks.”

Streamers descend during the show’s finale, “Livin’ On aPrayer.”

Chantilly’s Jazz & Pizzazz Sizzles Chantilly High’s 27th annual Jazz& Pizzazz show was May 29-June 1.

Performing a “Mamma Mia” medley. Graduating seniors sing together.Soloist Amanda Mason (in red) and friendsare “Holding Out for a Hero.”

A big finish to the song, “Legendary.”Patrick Arnold’s saxophonesolo in “Rockabye River.”

Singing and dancing to “There’s No Business Like ShowBusiness.”

“Let Me Be Your Star” from “Smash.”Matt Calvert, trumpet, and Austin Stahle, guitar, shineduring “Another Life.”

Ryan Doherty solos on“Green-eyed Groove.”

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schools and Franklin, Liberty, Rocky Run,Stone and Rachel Carson middle schools.

“The students here should all be proudof their achievements,” said Chantilly As-sistant Principal Shawn Frank. “For 29years, CPMSAC has been giving assistanceand perseverance to our students — quali-ties you can take with you through collegeand afterward.”

“Not everyone has someone in their cor-ner, encouraging them to study and be asuccess,” said FCPS Deputy SuperintendentRichard Moniuszko. “Smart is not some-thing you are, but something you get byreading, working hard in school and beingexposed to different ideas. And you’ve beendoing that by also going to the CPMSACafter-school and Saturday mentoring pro-grams.”

REMINDING STUDENTS that they “can’tdo it alone,” he advised them to study withpeople who know more than they do.Moniuszko then thanked Johnny Nelsonand all the other CPMSAC volunteers for“all their hard work over the past 29 years.”

Velkoff told the students to “believe inyour dreams. Find your passion — whatexcites you — and strive to achieve yourgoals. Parents, these students are a testa-ment to all the love you have for them andall the hard work you’ve put into them.CPMSAC is a wonderful organization withvolunteers dedicated to helping parents as-sist their children, and I encourage every-one to help by either volunteering or con-tributing dollars to it.”

Coffin said many students told him howattending CPMSAC’S Saturdays Toward Ex-cellence Program (STEP) and Project BEST(Building Excitement for Science and Tech-

CPMSAC Presents Annual Youth Awards Program

The Junior Buffalo Soldiers of Centreville’s Mount Olive Baptist Churchpost the colors.

Chantilly High senior Christopher Dominguez is congratulated by thedignitaries.

Receiving congratulations fromFCPS administrators is MountainView senior Delsidia Lima.

CPMSAC’s Chuck Coffin emcees theprogram.

Westfield senior Hari Kappiyoorsings a song of tribute and encour-agement.

nology) program has helped them raisetheir grades from Cs to As.

He then introduced keynote speaker Tay-lor Young, a Westfield grad and a risingsophomore at North Carolina A&T StateUniversity. Majoring in multimedia journal-ism, she made the dean’s list, honors pro-gram and freshman honors society andhopes to someday have her own publica-tion, run a nonprofit, help children andeducate people.

“Fight for your education; fulfill yourdreams because it is possible,” she told thestudents. “It’s important to form relation-ships with the adults around you. Work hardand feel like you earned your dreams. Takeit into your own hands and take in as muchinformation as you can; it’ll help you in the

Young: “As long as you fight for your owneducation and your own self, you will besuccessful.”

Next came the presentation of awards,with all seniors receiving plaques with theirnames on them. In addition, Westfield’sDestiny Ayers won the $1,500 Shirley O.Nelson Memorial Scholarship. She’ll attendVirginia Tech and major in microbiology/immunology.

Receiving the Cameron Guy Dudley BookScholarship Award were Centreville High’sJonea Ahousissoussi and Fatoumata Barry,Chantilly’s Deveri White and Bryan Sydnor,and Westfield’s Kaj Gumbs.

long run.”Young said honor students get privileges

other students don’t, “and that opened upa lot of doors for me and helped me branchout more. There are people who can helpyou, so go to them and ask for it, if youneed to. I did this with one of my profes-sors. And if you fall, you have to get backup. We are the future — the ones who’ll bemaking a difference in the world.”

STUDENTS WHO MAKE the right choiceswhile in high school will find that thingswill just get easier for them, said Young.“Each and every one of you is special,” shesaid. She then had all the awardees standand say together, “I am somebody; I havethe power to change the world.” Added


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By Bonnie Hobbs

Centre View

With his life stretched outbefore him, this wouldhave been the spring

Adam Seymour graduated fromLynchburg College. Instead, it’stime for an annual 5K race in hismemory — but one whose pro-ceeds may help save other lives.

On Saturday, June 15, the thirdannual Adam’s Angels 5K Run willbe held at Robinson SecondarySchool to benefit the nonprofitAdam P. Seymour Foundation. The5K race starts at 8 a.m., with a 1-mile fun run/walk following at8:06 a.m.ºRegistration is at http://prracing.racebx.com; cost is $30,and there’s also race-day registra-tion.

At Robinson Middle, Adamcaptained the JV soccer team, laterplaying defender for RobinsonSecondary’s varsity, all four years.And a ceramics class in his senioryear revealed his talent for mak-ing pottery.Graduating in June 2010, Adamplanned to focus on environmen-tal studies in college. But that Au-gust, he suffered a heart attackduring a preseason training runwith his college’s soccer team anddied, three days later, at age 18.

Out of this tragedy, his parentsJim and Beverly — she teachessecond grade at Bull Run Elemen-tary — later began a foundationand a group called Adam’s Angelsin his honor. It raises money formemorial scholarships, heart re-search and sudden cardiac arresteducation and awareness. Seewww.adampseymourfoundation.org/

“Sudden cardiac arrest is theleading cause of death for youngathletes, ages 8-20, in the coun-try,” said Jim Seymour. “So it’simportant to gain awareness andeducation to prevent this, and alsoraise funds so the foundation canplace AEDs [automated externaldefibrillators] in youth-orientedvenues.”

He’s also the race director andhopes this year’s event will be justas successful as the first two were.Last year’s race attracted 300 par-ticipants and raised $15,000. The5K is two laps around Robinson’sperimeter on the neighborhoodstreets. Both it and the fun run/walk start and end in the parkinglot at the school’s main entrance.The walk is on school grounds.

It’s family-oriented, and stroll-ers and dogs are welcome. Prizesare awarded to the top two, over-all male and female finishers. Maleand female age-group winnerseach receive a tote bag containinga custom-made, Adam’s Angelsbeach towel, plus other items.There’ll also be door prizes formerchandise and restaurant giftcertificates.

A silent auction is also part of

the fun. Items for bid include:Original watercolor paintings do-nated by artist Gladyne Swartz ofLorton; pottery by a local crafts-man; three gift baskets ofStarbucks items; a computer table;wooden serving tray and handsoap from The Nest Egg in FairfaxCorner; and a bowling packagefrom Bowl America.

Also auctioned off will be asmall, custom-made mantel clock;Vera Bradley overnight bag; hand-made bracelets and necklaces; twogift baskets containing restaurant(Glory Days and Villa Bella) giftcertificates and two movie tickets;and three spa packages — two toRadiance Medspa in Fair Lakes andone to Five Star Hair & Nails inBurke.

Race-packet pick-up is Friday,June 14, from 3-7 p.m., at thePotomac River Running Store,5715 Burke Centre Pkwy. in Burke,or race day, June 15, from 6:30-7:30 a.m., at the school.

Major sponsors are AmericanProperty Construction Co., TMCElectric, Xcision Medical Systems,Cleantech Building Maintenance

Adam’s Angels Hosts 5KEvent supportsscholarships andheart research.

Runners take off from the startling line of last year’sAdam’s Angels 5K race.

Adam Seymour. Adam discovered a talent for pottery in high school.

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By Caroline G. Hemenway

Fairfax Zero Tolerance Reform

Most Fairfax County parents as-sume that they will be calledbefore their child is questionedfor something that could ruin

their academic career, just as they are whentheir kid is sick or injured. That is not the case.

On June 6, at its 7 p.m. meeting, the schoolboard is taking up several measures that wouldimprove the school system’s disciplin-ary process, among them an amend-ment that would require school ad-ministrators to contact parents beforetheir child is interrogated or told to make orsign statements for behavior that could leadto a suspension or expulsion. There are clearexceptions for cases of immediate danger andschools would remain safe and secure.

Parental primacy — our right to determinethe fate of our own children — is on the docketand it is up to us to claim it.

Today, children across the county are pulledinto administrator’s offices or school policeoffices and questioned, sometimes for hours,for incidents they’re implicated in or witnessto. Large authority figures loom over them,they report, and they are told things will gobetter for them if they cooperate, especially ifthey spill the beans on schoolmates. They aresupposed to know they can leave or refuse toanswer, but all their lives, they’ve been told ifthey leave the school building without permis-sion they will be punished. All their livesthey’ve been told to trust these school author-ity figures. Children comply. They say whatthey feel they must just to get out of that in-timidating situation, sometimes providing falseconfessions, as history shows.

One year ago, after years of community ad-vocacy and two student suicides, the schoolboard addressed appeals to reform our disci-

pline process to be less punitive and more hu-mane and effective. It formed a special com-munity committee of 40 members, about halfFCPS staff, and many others with expertise inchild behavior and development. The boardthus acknowledged that discipline and its ef-fects on our kids and their families was of keeninterest to their constituents.

The committee met weekly for five monthsbeginning last October, held five communityforums, and sought input from experts, spend-ing hundreds of hours of work. In March, itdelivered 52 solid recommendations forchange, agreed to unanimously or by largemajorities. The final report and recommenda-tion are located here: http://www.fcps.edu/

dss/ips/srr/committee/index.shtml.The code of student behavior (Stu-

dent Rights and Responsibilities)only requires that “the principal will

make a reasonable effort to notify parents orguardians at the earliest opportunity regard-ing student disciplinary actions.” Too often, thishappens only after school officials have gath-ered enough so-called evidence to “convict”students of incidents as minor as classroomdisruption or “defiance.” Meantime, there isnobody there to advocate for the child, tell hershe has a right to remain silent, or otherwisehave her back. Worse, a shamefully dispropor-tionate number of black, Latino, poor, and dis-abled students are suspended or recommendedfor expulsion.

A critical committee recommendation asksthe board to make it policy that parents benotified before questioning to make sure theyare part of the process from the very start.While schools act “in loco parentis,” this onlyapplies when parents are not there. By delay-ing notification, administrators deliberatelyinterfere with parents’ rights to raise and pro-tect their own children.

Principals are the main opponents of parentnotification. For the last year, many have toldtheir staff and PTAs that schools would becomeimperiled if parents were notified. They claimparents would make their children lie. Thatstolen property would never be recovered if

they didn’t jump on the kids to confess. Thatchildren would collude on false stories.

They claim “justice” would be delayed be-cause we give them bad contact information,but the school nurse typically is able to reachparents using information from the emergencycontact form we carefully fill out each fall. Aform like this can be used for discipline issues.

They argue parents should just trust princi-pals to have their kids’ best interests at heart.Where, in all this, do principals trust parents?

The cases keep rolling into us: Kids who wit-nessed a fight now being charged with involve-ment and suspended for as many as 10 days.Kids caught under the influence of marijuananow being recommended for expulsion and outof school for months. Children as young as 10being charged with sexual assault for sayingsomething about underwear. Children withDown Syndrome being coerced into signingthings they don’t understand.

After the committee presented its recommen-dations to the board at a March 20 work ses-sion, staff delivered their version. Many itemswere similar, but key ones were omitted oropposed, like parent notification. Many prin-cipals then fanned out to their schools argu-ing against it. They also lobbied against a rec-ommendation to institute a proven interven-tion program called Second Chance for first-time drug users like the successful one in Ar-lington County. (The majority of disciplinehearings cases that keep kids out of school forweeks are for first-time pot use.) The board isofficially taking up the staff recommendationsat the June 6 meeting.

School Board members Sandy Evans (Ma-son) and Elizabeth Schultz (Springfield) haveamendments supporting the committee’s par-ent notification recommendations. If we careabout being partners with schools, we mustmake sure they get our support.

We must contact all our elected school boardmembers (at the www.FCPS.edu website) orshow up on June 6 to remind them just forwhom they works. Us. Parents and guardians.Not principals. Us. The people most importantto the lives of our own children.

Respecting Parents’ RolesParental notice is key toschool discipline reform.

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Reema SamahaRememberedTo the Editor:

I would like to invite your read-ers to attend our annual Remem-brance Cabaret for Reema, held inmemory of Reema Samaha, one ofthe 32 killed at Virginia Tech onApril 16, 2007. This is a night tocelebrate the arts, as young peoplegather from all over the UnitedStates to perform dance, musicand skits. Both young people whoknew Reema, and others who didnot, welcome the opportunity toget up on Westfield High School’sstage to sing Broadway tunes, clas-sical, folk and modern songs, playthe piano, drums and guitar, dance

ballet, salsa, Chinese and Ameri-can contemporary and mock them-selves in comedic skits. Readerscan watch our video, http://vimeo.com/65766863, to get anidea of why our artists and per-formers participate in the cabaret.

Artists donate beautiful paint-ings, drawings and photographs,some of which reflect Reema’s loveof ballet while others capture thebeauty of nature. The Silent Auc-tion gives community membersthe opportunity to give, rangingfrom gift certificates from localbusinesses and restaurants to bas-kets of food and bath soaps. Weare delighted by the Redskin foot-ball signed by the Redskins do-nated by Westfield’s Evan Royster,a Nationals baseball signed by

Drew Storen, eight Nationals tick-ets for the Phillies game in the Dia-mond Club section and a round ofgolf for four at Evergreen CountryClub. Also donated is an eight-per-son tour of the Airbus A380 atDulles International Airport, a daywith state Sen. Chap Petersen inRichmond, along with a tour of theCapitol, and a session with CoachMarvin Powell for coaching andpersonal development. We willalso have jewelry, notecards,kitchen appliances and a Sonicaredonated by Bruce Hutchison, DDS.

The event, being held this yearon Saturday, June 15 at WestfieldHigh School, 4700 Stonecroft Bou-levard, Chantilly, at 7 p.m., is freebut donations are welcome. Alldonations will support Angel Fund

and the Reema J. Samaha Memo-rial Scholarships given to seniorsat Westfield and Herndon HighSchools. Angel Fund,www.angelfundva.org, focuses onthe mental health issues that haveimpacted our community: suicide,depression, anxiety, drug and/oralcohol addiction, through advo-cacy, education and programs.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. for theBake Sale and Silent Auction, tothe accompaniment of youngpeople who will be the next gen-eration of Cabaret performers.

We hope all will join us.

Lu Ann Maciulla McNabbPresident, Board of Directors,

Angel FundCentreville

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By Abby Picard

Westfield High School

As father makes fireworks in the basement, xylophone rings through the living room, momwrites her latest play, Essie learns to dance

and Grandpa saunters in after a day at the circus.Just a typical day at home for the Sycamore familyin 1930s New York City. So what happens when el-dest daughter Alice, the “normal one” in the family,brings home the son of a Wall Street executive?Chantilly High School’s production of “You Can’t Takeit With You” invites the audience to witness the hi-larity that ensues.

Since its Pulitzer Prize winning Broadwaydebut in 1936, George S. Kaufman and MossHart’s “You Can’t Take it With You” was fa-mously adapted into a Frank Capra film witha cast that included Jimmy Stewart and LionelBarrymore along with several other Hollywood lu-minaries.

The day Alice announces to her family that she isengaged to Tony Kirby, vice president of the officewhere she works, everyone gets ready to host hisreserved mother and father for dinner. The Kirbysget into perhaps a bit more than they bargained for.

Matt Calvert and Stephanie Feeback played Tonyand Alice, the young lovers who are blissfully un-aware that their worlds are about to collide. Calvertwas charming as he came to love the family that hisfiancée already adored, and played off of their ec-centricities magnificently, be it admiring their strangedecor or going along with their strange hobbies.Feeback’s devotion to her character showed through

her honest love for both parties, and while embar-rassed by her family’s quirks, she made it clear thatshe truly loved them all. The head of the family, Mr.Vanderhoff, was played by John Downey. His dead-pan humor and solemn speech at the end of the playkept the audience engaged during the more seriousmoments of a nearly farcical comic production. Edand Essie, played by Josh Lutz and Natalie Spitzel,played off one another brilliantly, whether she wasdancing to his xylophone music or he was deliveringher candies. Meanwhile, Paul and zany iceman Mr.De Pinna (Chris Knarr and Matt Manalel) spent theshow hard at work on their fireworks, in and out

every scene, but always managing to leave theirmark on the stage, both in gunpowder and hi-larity. Not to be outshined by the actors, theset (designed by Josh Lutz, Drew Pardo, MiaRickenbach, and Chloe Vasquez) was magnifi-

cent — a house as wacky as the family itself. Twowraparound staircases to an upper floor filled withrooms and hallways, a trap door to Mr. Sycamore’sbasement firework laboratory, and a foyer dressedwith gorgeous stained glass windows and a suit ofarmor for everyone to hang their hat, it was strikingto view and perfectly suited to the production. Light-ing dimmed to a lamplit living room in the evening,and student-composed music by Emily Sakowitz andRoshni Gorur set every scene within the era and thecontext of the production, creating the world of thisfamily and their lives in the 1930s.

By the end of the night, it became clear that al-though you couldn’t take it with you, simply seeinga single performance of the show at Chantilly HighSchool was a delight, if only for the one evening.

CHS’s ‘You Can’t Take It With You’

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By Bonnie Hobbs

Centre View

Angel Fund President Lu Ann McNabbthought of Reema Samaha as adaughter so, for her, the annual Re-

membrance Cabaret for Reema is personal.It also raises money for a cause hoping tohelp young people deal with mental-healthissues, thereby averting any future tragedieslike the one at Virginia Tech.

“Every year, I’m impressed by the caliberof the young people who perform at thecabaret,” said McNabb. “They’re uniformlytalented and professional, and creative intheir expression and choice of song, danceand skit. Some of them knew Reema andreturn every year to keep her love of thearts alive. But many did not; they just wantto be part of this collective experience ofjoy and beauty.”

“It’s a way to remember Reema, and wegive people a chance to come onstage andbe in the spotlight,” said her mother, MonaSamaha. “And the artists in the silent auc-

tion get to show their works.”Regarding Angel Fund, McNabb said,

“Last summer, the board of directors de-cided to focus on the mental-health issuesthat have impacted our community: suicide,depression, anxiety and drug and/or alco-hol addiction. We decided to effect changethrough advocacy, education and programsand were gratified that two of our billspassed, this past legislative session.”

Angel Fund also participated in the Ac-cess to Health Services Committee for theLive Healthy Fairfax plan to make FairfaxCounty a healthier community. And it’sseeking to fund a pilot program for adults,18-21, with emotional disabilities, and toimplement Actively Caring 4 People, a posi-tive reinforcement program, in the localschools.

In addition, Angel Fund wants to dupli-cate Loudoun County’s Internet Safety pro-gram in Fairfax County and increase thenumber of FCPS school psychologists andsocial workers.

“Our goal is simple: to create an environ-

Eyes on the Prize: Angel Fund Goals

Westfield grad Corinne Hollandwill dance again in this year’scabaret.

Westfield alumnus Jon Lawlorperforms “My Real Home” duringlast year’s cabaret.

ment for young people to feel respected,self-confident and tolerant towards others,”said McNabb. “We believe our vision of acommunity that takes action against bully-

ing, addiction, depression and suicide willbe realized because we believe youngpeople have the power to touch the lives ofothers and make a difference.”

ment session with Coach Marvin Powell.There’ll also be a variety of jewelry, choco-

late and bath baskets, as well as artwork —including pottery, drawings, paintings andphotography — plus gift certificates fromlocal restaurants and businesses. Proceedsfrom the bakesale and silentauction will alsogo to The ReemaJ. Samaha Me-morial Scholar-ship Fund andthe Angel Fund.

All in all, saidAshley Dillard,the cabaretshould be an ex-citing and enjoy-able event. “Oneof the best thingsis that we havestudents, profes-sionals andfriends of Reemawho gather toshare our pas-sion for the arts in her name,” said Dillard.“Reema represented everything positive andbeautiful about Westfield theater and wetry to share that positive energy with thecommunity through the RemembranceCabaret celebrating her amazing spirit.”

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participate in the cabaret, as well. ClaireManship and Brittany Martin will sing amash-up of “Sooner or Later” and “The Manthat Got Away,” and Dallas Sweezy andFriends will do a Monty Python sketch.

Carolyn Agan will sing, and Corinne Hol-land will perform a solo dance, as will NickBurroughs, Lauren De Vera and AhmadMaaty. And Jon Lawlor will sing and playguitar.

Teaming up to perform “When I Grow Up”by First Aid Kit are sisters Ashley andPhoebe Dillard, who’ll sing, while sistersMichelle, Monica and Meredith Murgiadance, Chris McNabb plays drums and DanHrebenak plays guitar.

Rachel Harrington, accompanied by JonBlank, will sing “Climb Every Mountain”from “The Sound of Music,” in which sheplayed Mother Abbess in Centreville Pres-byterian Church’s production. And currentWestfield senior Madeleine Bloxam will sing“Wherever You Will Go.”

Herndon High seniors Paul Morgan, MollyNuss and Megan Overton will perform amedley from the musical, “Brigadoon.”Westfield’s improv team, captained by OliviaWitt, will do a comedy sketch called “HokiePokie.” And Herndon’s improv team,captained by Hunter Robinson, will do like-wise.

Nancy Dougherty will sing, as will AnneDueweke and Shannon Douglass. RitmoDance Group, directed by Judi CondezoMori, will do Latin dancing. And profes-sional operatic soprano Andrea Thornock,accompanied by her mother, RochelleThornock, will sing “Nella Fantasia.”

Katerina Rodgaard, Reema’s high-schooldance teacher, will perform the dance, “ForReema.” She’s been dancing professionally,teaching and choreographing for more than

Remembrance Cabaret for Reema Samaha Is June 15For More Information❖ To learn about the Reema J. Samaha Memorial

Scholarships, seehttp://www.reemasamaha.org/funds/funds1.htm.❖ For Angel Fund information, visit http://

www.angelfundva.org/.❖ To see some of the silent auction items, go tohttps://www.facebook.com/events/

587058834651876/.❖ Chris McNabb’s video, http://vimeo.com/

65766863, explains why the cabaret performersparticipate and the artists donate.

17 years and teaches and works for MomsDemand Action for Gun Sense in America.In March, she spoke about Reema at theWhite House.

In addition, Sophia Teie of Actively Car-ing for People (http://www.ac4p.org/mis-sion), will talk about the group’s mission toreduce bullying behavior by promoting andrewarding its opposite — actively caring.With the support of organizations such asthe Virginia Tech Victims and Families Foun-dation and Angel Foundation, it’s alreadyhelped bring about a 50-percent decreasein bullying behavior within elementary-school classrooms. ºº

Besides the entertainment, cabaret at-tendees will be greeted by an array of si-lent-auction items. “We’re humbled by the

generous donations,” said McNabb. “We’retouched by the beautiful works of art con-tributed by young people and members ofthe community, including out-of-statefriends and supporters.”

Auction items include an autographed,Washington Redskins football donated byRedskin and Westfield grad Evan Royster, aWashington Nationals baseball signed byDrew Storen, eight tickets for the Nation-als-Phillies game in the Diamond Club sec-tion (with two parking passes), and a roundof golf for four at Evergreen Country Club.

Also up for bids are an eight-person tourof the Airbus A380 at Dulles InternationalAirport, a day with state Sen. Chap Petersen(D-34) in Richmond, plus a tour of the capi-tol, and a coaching and personal-develop-

Westfield gradChris McNabbholds a silent-auction item – anautographed,WashingtonRedskins football.

Virginia Tech’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble performs a number fromthe play, “Newsies,” in the 2012 cabaret.

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THURSDAY/JUNE 6Broadway Pops. 7:30 p.m. in the Roy

A. Skip Maiden Theatre at CentrevilleHigh School. Features the entirechoral program, soloists and astudent-directed a capella group.Free for students; $5/generaladmission.

Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Children age 3-5 can enjoystories and more. Free. Registrationrequired. 703-502-3883.

Book Group. 7 p.m. at ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Teens in grades 7-9 canparticipate. Call for title. Free.Registration required. 703-502-3883.

FRIDAY/JUNE 7Comedy Showcase. Doors open at

7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. atFast Eddie’s, 14114 Lee Highway.Watch Mariya Alexander, BeccaSteinhoff and Dana Bell perform. $5/person. 703-266-1888.

SATURDAY/JUNE 8 Master Gardeners. 10:30 a.m. at

Chantilly Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Adults can get tips,information and advice on theirhome gardens. Free. 703-502-3883.

Magic and Mayhem. 2:30 p.m. atChantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Girls and boys ingrades 6-8 can participate in this sci-fi/fantasy book group. Call for title.Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.

SUNDAY/JUNE 9Train Display. The Northern Virginia

NTRAK group will be displayingrunning tabletop (T-TRAK models) NGauge trains at the Fairfax StationRailroad Museum, 11200 FairfaxStation Road, Fairfax Station, from 1-4 p.m. $3/adult; $1/child. Visitwww.fairfax-station.org or 703-425-9225.

MONDAY/JUNE 10 Writers of Chantilly. 6:45 p.m. at

Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Adults can sharetheir work and receive feedback.Free.. 703-502-3883.

ESL Book Club. 7 p.m. at CentrevilleRegional Library, 14200 St. GermainDrive. Ask for title. 703-830-2223.

TUESDAY/JUNE 11 Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. at

Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy rhymes, songsand more. Free. Registrationrequired. 703-502-3883.

Bouncin’ Babies. 11:30 a.m. atChantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Babies up to 11months can enjoy rhymes, songs,stories and more. Free. Registrationrequired. 703-502-3883.

Storytime. 1:30 p.m. at ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Children age 3-5 can enjoystories and more. Free. Registrationrequired. 703-502-3883.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 12 Toddlin’ Twos. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30

a.m. at Chantilly Regional Library,4000 Stringfellow Road. Children age2 can enjoy stories and activities.Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.

Bouncin’ Babies. 3 p.m. at ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Babies up to 11 months canenjoy rhymes, songs, stories andmore. Free. Registration required.

703-502-3883.Small Wonders. 4 p.m. at Chantilly

Regional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Children ages 12-23 monthscan enjoy rhymes, songs and more.Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.

Chantilly Book Discussion. 7:30p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library,4000 Stringfellow Road. Call for title.Free. 703-502-3883.

THURSDAY/JUNE 136th Annual Erin Peterson Fund

Tournament. Held at WestfieldsGolf Club, 13940 Balmoral GreensAve., Clifton. To register visitwww.erinpetersonfund.org.

Civil War Lecture. 7 p.m. atCentreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive. Adults and schoolage children can hear “Battle ofBrandy Station, VA: Largest CavalryBattle on American Soil” by historianMike Block. Free. 703-830-2223.

FRIDAY/JUNE 14Swing Dance. 8:30 p.m.-midnight at

Hilton Washington Dulles Airport,13869 Park Center Road, Herndon.King Teddy provides the music. $15.Visit www.gottaswing.com or 703-35-9882.

Ready for School Storytime. 4 p.m.at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Children ages 4-5can enjoy stories and more. Free.Registration required. 703-502-3883.

SATURDAY/JUNE 15Remembrance Cabaret. 7 p.m. at

Westfield High School,4700Stonecroft Blvd. Enjoy a silentauction and bake sale. Free, butdonations welcome. All donationsbenefit the Reema J. SamahaMemorial Scholarship Fund andAngel Fund. Visitwww.reemasamaha.org orwww.angelfundva.org.

Master Gardeners. 10:30 a.m. atChantilly Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Adults can get tips,information and advice on theirhome gardens. Free. 703-502-3883.

Kaleidoscope Storytime. 10:30 a.m.at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. All ages can enjoya sensory story time focusing on thestrengths and adapting to children onthe autism spectrum and with otherdevelopmental disabilities. Free.Registration required. 703-502-3883.

Paws for Reading. 3 p.m. at ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Children ages 5-12 can meetand read to a trained therapy. Theycan read from a library book oralready owned one. Free.Registration required, 703-502-3883.

MONDAY/JUNE 17 ESL Book Club. 7 p.m. at Centreville

Regional Library, 14200 St. GermainDrive. Ask for title. 703-830-2223.

TUESDAY/JUNE 18 Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. at

Chantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy rhymes, songsand more. Free. Registrationrequired. 703-502-3883.

Bouncin’ Babies. 11:30 a.m. atChantilly Regional Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Babies up to 11months can enjoy rhymes, songs,stories and more. Free. Registrationrequired. 703-502-3883.

Storytime. 1:30 p.m. at ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Children age 3-5 can enjoystories and more. Free. Registrationrequired. 703-502-3883.

Tuesday Tales. 7 p.m. at ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. All ages can enjoy music,movement and fun. Free.Registration required. 703-502-3883.

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ANGLICANChurch of the Epiphany…703-481-8601

Christ the Redeemer…703-502-1732ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Centreville Assembly of God…703-830-1841BAHA’I

Baha’i Faith…1-800-22-UNITEBAPTIST

Centreville Baptist Church…703-830-3333Chantilly Baptist Church…703-378-6880

Clifton Baptist Church…703-263-1161Second Baptist Church…703-830-1850

Mount Olive Baptist Church…703-830-8769Ox Hill Baptist Church…703-378-5555

BIBLEChantilly Bible Church…703-263-1188

Community Bible Church…703-222-7737

CATHOLICSt. Andrew The Apostle Catholic Church…

703-817-1770St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church…

703-266-1310St. Paul Chung Catholic Church…

703-968-3010St. Timothy Catholic Church…703-378-7461St. Veronica Catholic Church…703-773-2000

EPISCOPALChurch of the Epiphany…703-715-6070

St. John’s Episcopal Church…703-803-7500JEWISH

Congregation Yad Shalom…703-802-8901Temple Beth Torah…703-263-2252

LUTHERANKing of Kings Lutheran Church…

703-378-7272

Lord of Life Lutheran Church…703-323-9500

St. Andrew Lutheran Church…703-830-2768

METHODISTCentreville United Methodist…

703-830-2684Pender United Methodist Church…

703-278-8023Pleasant Valley United Methodist…

703-327-4461NON-DENOMINATIONALCentreville Community Church…

703-580-5226Christian Life Center…703-754-9600

Clear River Community Church…703-881-7443

Covenant Christian Center…703-631-5340Fair Oaks Church…703-631-1112

New Life...703-222-8836Tree of Life Bible Church...703-830-4563

PENTECOSTALCapital Worship Center…703-530-8100

Church of the Blessed Trinity…703-803-3007

ORTHODOXHoly Trinity Orthodox Church…

703-818-8372The Greek Orthodox Parish

of Loudoun County…703-421-7515St. Raphael Orthodox Church…

703-303-3047PRESBYTERIAN

Centreville Presbyterian Church…703-830-0098

Chantilly Presbyterian Church…703-449-1354

Clifton Presbyterian Church…703-830-3175Young Saeng Korean Presbyterian Church…

703-818-9200UNITED CHURCH OF CHRISTWellspring United Church of Christ…

703-257-4111

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1928 Book ofCommon Prayer

13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA703-830-3176 • www.thechurchoftheascension.org

Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays(with Church School and Nursery)

Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7 P.M. Wednesdays

The Greek Orthodox Parishof Loudoun County

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Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline isThursday at noon. Photos welcome.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 6-8Tour Sunrise of Fair Oaks. 10:30

a.m.-3:30 p.m. at 3750 JosephSiewick Drive. Visit a resident’s suite,learn about programs, enjoy food andmore. To reserve a spot on the tourcall 703-264-0506.

THROUGH JUNE 12Independent Living Project. Fairfax

County is offering this free six-weekprogram that includes a gentleexercise program to improve strength

and balance, presentations on countyservices, a healthy cookingdemonstration, advice on how tomanage health care andprescriptions, and more. Led byprofessional social workers, thegroup meets weekly at theCentreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive, Centreville from10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/independent.htmor call 703-324-7210, TTY 711.

TUESDAY/JUNE 11Ladies Book Club. 7:30 p.m. at Beth

Torah, 4212-C Technology Court,Chantilly. Bring a drink or appetizer

to share and discuss “Snow inAugust” by Pete Hamill.

THURSDAY/JUNE 136th Annual Erin Peterson Fund

Tournament. Held at WestfieldsGolf Club, 13940 Balmoral GreensAve., Clifton. Tournamentregistration and breakfast is at 7 am,shotgun start at 8 a.m., cocktails at 1p.m., and lunch and the awardsceremony at 1:30 p.m. To registervisit www.erinpetersonfund.org.

MONDAY/JUNE 17Centreville Toastmasters. 7 p.m. at

Centreville Regional Library, 14200

St. Germain Drive. Overcome yourfear of public speaking in a provenprogram that has helped thousandsover the last 89 years. All welcome.

MONDAY-FRIDAY/JUNE 24-28Young Actors’ Workshop. 9 a.m.-

noon at Westfield High School, 4700Stonecroft Blvd. The musical theatrecamp is open to elementary studentsin rising grades 2-6. Tuition is $125.Visit www.westfieldtheatreboosters.com or call 703-488-6439.Space is limited. Registration is nowclosed.

MONDAY/JULY 1

Centreville Toastmasters. 7 p.m. atCentreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive. Overcome yourfear of public speaking in a provenprogram that has helped thousandsover the last 89 years. All welcome.

MONDAY-FRIDAY/JULY 8-12Summer STEM Workshop. The

Chantilly Science Department will beconducting a week-long summerSTEM workshop from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.for rising sophomores who are takinghonors chemistry during the 2013/2014 school year. Students will learnto use a variety of computerinterfaced sensors to collect andanalyze data. $40. There are alimited number of spaces, andapplications will be accepted on afirst in, first accepted basis. Apply atwww.fcps.edu/ChantillyHS. Forquestions, contact Ina Koppel [email protected].

SATURDAY/JULY 13Self Defense Seminar. 11:30 a.m.-2

p.m. at the nZone in Chantilly.Designed for women ages 13 and up.To register visit www.thenZone.comor 703-266-0118.

JULY 29 -AUG. 2 OR AUG. 12 -16Summer Sports Camps. Jubilee

Christian Center is holding summersports camps (basketball, flagfootball, & soccer) for grades K-6 (asof fall school year) from 9 a.m. - 4p.m. The cost is $160 per week,which includes a T-shirt. Pre-registration required by June 21.Before care & aftercare will beavailable for Aug. 12-16 only: cost is$25 per day for before care & $25per day for aftercare (or $45 per dayfor both). Jubilee Christian Center isat 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax.Call 703-383-1170 or visitwww.jccag.org.

SCHOOL OPENINGSThe Clifton Presbyterian Church

Preschool has openings in allclasses for the fall. Schedules andclasses have been adjusted forgreater flexibility to meet thechanging needs of the area. Pass theword along to any families who maybe looking for a preschool home fortheir kids. Visit www.cliftonpc.org/cpcpreschool.html or call Gretchen at703-830-3175.

APPLICATIONSClifton Day 2013. Oct. 13. Vendor

applications are online atwww.cliftonday.com. Barbara Huttois the new chairperson. E-mail her [email protected] tovolunteer to chair a part of the day.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDRespite Care Volunteers. Volunteers

visit and oversee the safety of theolder adult for a few hours eachmonth. Volunteers are matched withfamilies in or near their ownneighborhoods in Fairfax County.Support and training is provided.Contact Kristin Martin at 703-324-7577, TTY 711, [email protected] http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm

Advocates. The Northern VirginiaLong-Term Care OmbudsmanProgram needs volunteer advocatesfor residents in assisted living andnursing facilities throughout thearea. Training is provided. Call 703-324-5861, TTY 711 or [email protected] www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/vol_ombud_program.htm.


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Burke10100 Waterside Dr...............$1,265,000....Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer .....Long & Foster ..703-503-18126014 Deep Lake Way................$793,435...Sat 12-5.............Clark Massie....................Tetra ..703-391-6245

Centreville13617 Northbourne Dr .............$649,900....Sun 1-4...............Julie Young.....Samson Props ..703-380-2200

Chantilly42344 Astors Beachwood.........$790,000....Sun 1-4 ...........Chris Pezzana..............Weichert ..703-447-1662

Clifton12421 Clifton Hunt Dr...............$925,000....Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer .....Long & Foster ..703-503-181212912 Yates Ford Rd................$650,000....Sun 1-5...........Dwight Bardot .....Long & Foster ..703-968-700013502 Union Village Cr ............$499,950....Sun 1-4.........Barbara Blumer...Coldwell Banker ..703-405-5993

Fairfax Station7820 Manor House Dr...........$1,225,000....Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer .....Long & Foster ..703-503-181211090 Sandy Manor Dr .........$1,200,000....Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer .....Long & Foster ..703-503-181210608 Kilcormac Way............$1,175,000....Sun 2-4...................Pat Fales...............RE/MAX..703-503-43658611 Woodwren Ln..................$875,000....Sun 1-4 ............. Kathy Peters .....Long & Foster ..703-915-216511501 Lilting Ln.......................$849,000....Sun 2-4...................Pat Fales...............RE/MAX..703-503-43656321 Youngs Branch Dr ........... $689,999....Sun 2-4.....Christine Shevock...............RE/MAX..703-475-398610990 Clara Barton Dr..............$624,950....Sun 1-4...Kathleen Quintarelli..............Weichert ..703-862-8808

Franconia/Kingstowne6205 Elati Ct.............................$770,000....Sun 1-3 ............. James Nellis...............RE/MAX..703-930-0655

Lorton9320 Occoquan Overlook Dr..$1,130,000....Sun 2-4...............Tracy Jones................Acquire ..703-672-11799042 Harrover Pl ......................$659,900....Sun 1-4................Dane Work...............RE/MAX..703-869-45678970 Fascination Ct #315.........$363,101...Sat 12-4 ............Shawn Evans .....Long & Foster ..703-790-19908960 Fascination Ct #316.........$339,990..Sun 12-3 ............Shawn Evans .....Long & Foster ..703-790-19908970 Fascination Ct #311.........$299,345..Sun 12-3 ............Shawn Evans .....Long & Foster ..703-790-1990

Springfield7100 Granberry Way ............. $1,199,000.....Sat 1-4.................James Lee.................Infinity ..703-354-75156225 Cardinal Brook Ct.............$809,000....Sun 1-4..................Reid Voss..........Avery-Hess ..703-403-68558585 Beatrice Ct.......................$799,000....Sun 2-5...................Ali Hasan..United American ..703-866-24247907 Jansen Ct.........................$680,000....Sun 1-4.............Karen Brown......................Exit ..703-599-15209214 Cutting Horse Ct..............$545,000....Sun 1-4 ........... Irene McGhee..........Avery-Hess ..703-628-40487201 Dormont St......................$449,000.....Sat 1-4...............Jason Trigo......................Sun ..540-371-00506401 Racetec Ct .......................$417,900....Sun 1-4..............Carla Moore......................Exit ..703-994-05087880 Rolling Woods Ct #104....$410,000....Sun 1-4...........Linda Maxwell .....Long & Foster ..703-452-39127880 Rolling Woods Ct #101....$405,000....Sun 1-4...........Linda Maxwell .....Long & Foster ..703-452-39127880 Rolling Woods Ct #202....$350,000....Sun 1-4...........Linda Maxwell .....Long & Foster ..703-452-3912

Free Carseat InspectionsCertified technicians from the Sully District Police

Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspec-tions Thursday, June 6, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the sta-tion, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appoint-ment is necessary. But residents should install thechild safety seats themselves so technicians may prop-erly inspect and adjust them, as needed.

However, because of time constraints, only the first35 vehicles arriving on each date will be inspected.That way, inspectors may have enough time to prop-erly instruct the caregiver on the correct use of thechild seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirmdates and times.

Learn aboutProtecting Identity

Identity theft is the topic of the next meeting ofthe Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory

Committee. It’s set for Wednesday, June 12, at 7:30p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. inChantilly.

Experts from the station’s Financial Crimes Unitwill be on hand to teach residents how to keep theiridentities safe. They’ll also learn about credit-cardfraud and identity theft and will receive tips on howto protect themselves and their families.

Food DonationsFor WFCM

Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantryurgently needs donations of spaghetti sauce, cannedfruit, rice (2-lb. bags), canned pasta, peanut butter,canned tuna and meat, hot and cold cereal, fruitjuice, and pancake mix and syrup. Bring all items toWFCM’S new food-pantry location at 13888Metrotech Drive, near Papa John’s Pizza and KumonLearning Center, in Chantilly’s Sully Place ShoppingCenter.

Roundups

People

Koons, DeBlass Engaged

John and Katrina Koons of Centreville have an-nounced the engagement of their son, Mat-thew “Tyler” Koons, of Centreville, to Allison

Jacobs DeBlass, of Williamsburg. Allison is the daugh-ter of Andrew and Gail DeBlass of Williamsburg.

Mr. Koons is a 2012 graduate of James MadisonUniversity with a major in history. He is employedby Koons Automotive Group.

Miss DeBlass is a 2013 graduate of James Madi-son University, with a major in justice studies and aminor in religion. She is employed by Fourth Pres-byterian Church in Bethesda, Md.

An October 2013 wedding is planned, with a re-ception to be held at Colonial Heritage Country Club.After a honeymoon in Costa Rica, the couple willreside in Northern Virginia.

Matthew “Tyler” Koons and Allison JacobsDeBlass.

Encore Theatrical ArtsProject will be performingin “Style, A celebration in

Dance,” this Saturday, June 8, at8 p.m., and Sunday, June 9, at 3p.m., at NOVA’s Ernst CulturalCenter, 8333 Little River Turnpikein Annandale. A variety of Broad-way style dances will be show-cased from swing to Charleston,blues and tango.

Tickets are $22, adults; and $20,students and senior citizens. Go towww.encore-tap.org or call 703-222-5511. Girls ages 9-18 belongto the Chantilly-based company of27 dancers best known for theirannual, Rockette-style Christmasshow. The company has been re-hearsing 15 hours/week to pre-pare for the spring performance.

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Chantilly girls’ soccer coach Me-lissa Bibbee used the words“sick,” “ridiculous” and “qual-ity” when describing junior for-

ward Laila Gray’s two goals againstYorktown in the Northern Region final onMay 31.

Thanks to Gray’s efforts, the Chargerscould also use the word “champions.”

Gary scored a pair of goals and freshmangoalkeeper Sara Margarida made a key savelate in the match as the Chantilly girls’ soc-cer team defeated Yorktown 2-1 in theNorthern Region championship game atChantilly High School. The Chargers’ sec-ond region title came four years after theprogram won its first in 2009.

“I’m extremely proud of them for howhard they fought,” Bibbee said. “[Yorktown]was a really fast, athletic, technical teamand I think we did a good job neutralizingmost of their big threats.”

Gray scored the game’s first goal in the46th minute, sticking the ball in the upper-right corner from 25-yards out near the leftsideline.

“To be honest, I looked up, the goalie wasnear the near post and I looked down and Ijust shot it,” Gray said. “I aimed for the backpost, [but] I didn’t expect it was going to

go upper 90. I wish I was aiming for it.”Bibbee was impressed with the goal.“She played like the first-team all-district,

district Player of the Year, first-team all-re-gion … kid that she is,” Bibbee said. “Thefirst goal was just a sick goal. Not many kidscan turn on a dime and half-off balancestrike a ball with that pace. … It was ri-

Chantilly Girls’ Soccer Wins Northern Region TitleGray’s two goalslead Chargerspast Yorktown.

diculous.”Fellow first-team all-region forward and

Yorktown junior Meghan Flynn tied thescore at 1-all with a goal in the 50th minute.But Gray answered just six minutes later,scoring what proved to be the game-win-ner.

“Her second goal, [her] teammates did agood job,” Bibbee said. “We knocked threeor four passes … and then found her andshe beat two players and then slotted itunderneath the keeper. That was a qualityfinish.”

Flynn had an opportunity to tie the scorein the closing minutes, but Margarida madethe save.

“Quietly, she does well for us,” Bibbeesaid. “She’s not a flashy keeper, but … thelast month of our season she has kept us ingames and that’s what we needed.”

Four days later, Chantilly ended its sea-son with a 2-0 loss to Northwest Regionrunner-up Colonial Forge in the VirginiaAAA state quarterfinals on Tuesday. TheChargers finished the season with a 14-3-3record, including a 2-1 win over Westfieldon May 17 in the Concorde District cham-pionship game.

Chantilly senior midfielder SammieShifflette joined Gray on the all-region firstteam.

Chantilly freshman goalkeeper Sara Margarida made a key save late inthe Northern Region championship game.

Chantilly all-region forward Laila Gray scored two goals during theChargers’ 2-1 victory over Yorktown in the Northern Region champion-ship game on May 31.

Chantilly senior midfielder Sammie Shifflette was a first-team all-North-ern Region selection.

Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/Centre View

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Matthew Devcich of Chantilly hasbeen placed on the dean’s commenda-tion list for outstanding academicachievement in the fall 2012 semester.

Four Fairfax County Public Schoolsstudents have been chosen to receiverecognition from the AAA (AmericanAutomobile Association) for their workas school safety patrols. HunterHamilton of Greenbriar East Elemen-

tary School was nominated for the AAASchool Safety Patrol Lifesaving Awardfor saving the life of another personwhile on duty. On December 11, 2012,Hamilton reacted quickly when he sawa kindergarten student running througha group of students toward an intersec-tion. Hamilton pulled the child to safety,preventing him from stepping into thepath of oncoming traffic.

John Eric Goins of Herndon hasachieved a gold star and been placed ondean’s list at The Citadel. He is major-ing in political science.

Matthew Cumpian, a senior phys-ics major from Chantilly, was named tothe dean’s list at Harding University.

Graduating seniors Jamie Frearand Ada Turcios from Mountain ViewHigh School were honored as AppleScholars by the Apple Federal CreditUnion. Each student received a $4,000scholarship.

David Rice of Chantilly was namedto the dean’s list honors for the springsemester at St. Mary’s College of Mary-land.

The following local residents havebeen named to the dean’s list atClemson University for the spring 2013semester: Timothy Carroll of Fairfaxwith a major in accounting; LucianFox of Herndon with a major in pre-business; James Fradette of Herndonwith a major in Marketing; Christo-pher Jones of Herndon with a majorin industrial engineering; KatherinReft of Herndon with a major in chem-istry; Sean Schweiker of Oak Hillwith a major in pre-business.

Kirsten Williams of Oak Hill wasawarded the Bob Jones University Aca-

demic Excellence and LeadershipAward. The award recognizes studentleaders who achieve an ACT score of 25before entering college and maintaininga 3.2 GPA during their college years.Williams also received the BJU LegacyScholarship is award, which is given tostudents who have at least one parentwho graduated from BJU.

Cara Cannon of Herndon, a nursingmajor, and Amanda Ploetz of OakHill, a sociology major, were named toClemson University’s president’s list forthe spring 2013 semester.

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As part of CORT’s partnership with theFolds of Honor Foundation, the tran-sition services company has introduced anew texting program that allows custom-ers to make a donation for educationalscholarships that benefit children andspouses of fallen or severely injured sol-diers from the convenience of their mobilephones. Customers can text “CORT” to

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Centreville Chiropractic Centerannounces Dr. Marla Gebaide, Chiroprac-tic Physician, has been certified to provideacupuncture treatments. This is an addi-tional service offered to patients beginning

on Monday, June 3. Call 703-266-0505 orvisit www.centrevillechiro.com

The Rotary Club of Centreville-Chantilly will be presenting Dr. JasonBrown and Dr. Marla Gebaide ofCentreville Chiropractic Centerwith the 2013 Business of the YearAward on Tuesday, June 11. CentrevilleChiropractic is being recognized fortheir outstanding commitment to thecommunity and for their leadershipamong local small businesses.

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Marine Corps Pvt. Gurtej Singh, a2010 graduate of Westfield High School,Chantilly, graduated from recruit train-ing at Marine Corps Recruit Depot,Parris Island, S. C.

Army National Guard Pvt. NicholasA. Rocha has graduated from basiccombat training at Fort Jackson, Colum-bia, S.C. Rocha is the son of Mike Rochaand a 2009 graduate of Westfield HighSchool

Army Spec. Katherine R. Craft hasgraduated from Basic Combat Trainingat Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Craft is thedaughter of Kathy Craft of Centreville.She is a 2006 graduate of WestfieldHigh School, Chantilly.

Navy Seaman Recruit Michael S.Callahan, son of Sunny M. Crosby ofCentreville, recently completed U.S.

Navy basic training at Recruit TrainingCommand, Great Lakes, Ill. Callahan isa 2011 graduate of Battlefield HighSchool of Haymarket.

Army Sgt. Sarah M. Lawhorn hasreturned to the U.S. after being de-ployed overseas at a forward operatingbase to serve in support of OperationEnduring Freedom. Lawhorn is acryptologic linguist assigned to the 4thAirborne Brigade Combat Team, 25thInfantry Division at Joint BaseElmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. She hasserved in the military for four and a halfyears. While deployed Lawhorn receivedthe Army Commendation Medal. She isthe daughter of Edith Belso ofCentreville, and Brian Lawhorn ofMorristown, Tenn. The sergeant is a2003 graduate of Fairfax High School.She earned a bachelor’s degree in 2007from the University of Massachusetts.

Army 1st Lt. Kenneth A. Spenardhas returned to the U.S. after being de-ployed overseas at a forward operating

base to serve in support of OperationEnduring Freedom. Spenard is a platoonleader assigned to the 4th Airborne Bri-gade Combat Team, 25th InfantryDivision at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. He has served in themilitary for two years. He is the son ofArthur and Sallie Spenard of CliftonRoad, Clifton. The first lieutenant is a2006 graduate of Riverbend HighSchool, Fredericksburg. He earned abachelor’s degree in 2010 from JamesMadison University, Harrisonburg.

Army Spec. Nickolas B. LoCasciohas returned to the U.S. after being de-ployed overseas at a forward operatingbase to serve in support of OperationEnduring Freedom. LoCascio is a para-trooper assigned to the 4th AirborneBrigade Combat Team, 25th InfantryDivision at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. He has served in themilitary for two years. He is the son ofEllen LoCascio of Hartwood Lane,Centreville. The specialist is a 2006graduate of Centreville High School.

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More than 160 people come totest out the waters on that first daythe pool was opened.

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Unfortunately – for me, with regardsto this cancer business, I’m really out ofmy element. I took 10th-grade Biologyand freshman-year Astronomy. That’s all.No chemistry. No physics. No zoology.No premed. Nothing remotely scientificor medicinal. I’m a Humanities person,Bachelor of Arts, not Bachelor ofScience. What I do know about is sportsand chocolate – and I suppose what ittakes to write a weekly column for 15years, but anything more substantial thanthat, I’m not your man. (I may be a goodteammate in Trivial Pursuit though, espe-cially if I’m matched with an educatedindividual who’s the complete oppositeof me, and one not as well-versed in theentertainment/popular culture/lifestylecategories as I generally am.)

Other than the obvious, I knew rightfrom the first Team Lourie meeting withmy oncologist that this cancer diagnosiswas going to be trouble. After the initialmeet and greet, followed by a briefphysical exam, the doctor discussed withus the various medical reports precedingthis appointment: X-Rays, CT Scan, PETScan and biopsy; then summarized it allin a diagnosis: “Non-Small Cell LungCancer, stage IV; 13-months to two-yearprognosis.” I knew a malignancy was abad indicator, but I didn’t think it wasgoing to be terminal-type bad.

However, what confused me mostabout what my oncologist said was howthe cancer was named: “Non-Small CellLung Cancer.”

It wasn’t called what it was, it wascalled what it wasn’t: “Non-Small…”The disease is already negative enough;does it have to have a negative prefixattached to it as well? Why not simply“Large Cell…”? I’m sure there’s a goodanswer, but one likely beyond my com-prehension to understand. And that’show this journey (hardly would I call itan adventure) began, and I presumehow it will likely end as well. But I canlive with my decision. I’m just trying tomake the best of a bad situation andsometimes, the less I know, the better offI am (all things considered).

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and thePotomac RiverRunning Store— which willtime the run-ners via a chipattached totheir shoelaces.

Now living inClifton, theSeymours —including sonNick, 16, a Robinson sophomore — previ-ously lived in Centreville’s ConfederateRidge community. Adam began playing SYAsoccer at age 6 and, when he was 12, hereceived SYA’s “Character Counts” awardfrom the coaches for good sportsmanship.Always kind and caring, he spent three ofhis teen years teaching skills to youngersoccer players.

So the annual Adam P. Seymour Founda-tion scholarship goes to a graduatingRobinson senior with these particular quali-ties. This year, two will be awarded at theschool’s June 12 awards ceremony and,explained Jim Seymour, the recipients mustbe good students involved in athletics, civicservice and the arts. “It’s for students whoexhibit the same attributes Adam did,” hesaid.

The foundation has also donated AEDsto Robinson for its football stadium, to theGreat Falls Little League and to a high schoolin California. “We try to place them wherepeople have requested them, know what todo with them and can teach others aboutthem and their importance,” said JimSeymour.

“We also donated some to FCPS for teamshaving to practice away from their campus;they can take the AEDs with them.”

This spring, the foundation also presentedtwo on behalf of Parent Heart Watch — thenational voice for the prevention of suddencardiac arrest in youth. As state coordina-tor for this organization, Seymour gavethem to two high schools. And, he added,“We’ve met with the Fairfax Athletic Coun-cil to figure out ways to effectively placeAEDs on their fields, too. And we’ll haveAED demonstrations at the race so peoplecan see, touch and learn how to use one.”

Like his older brother, Nick also plays onRobinson’s varsity soccer team. “Robinsonofficially retired Adam’s soccer jersey, num-ber 5, in May,” said Seymour. “Now, the onlyone who wears it is Nick.”

Almost three years after Adam’s death,his father says, “We’re better, but we’renever going to be fine. It’s always there forBeverly, Nicholas and I.

So we hope people come to the race andsupport our cause; we don’t want otherfamilies to go through what we did. Shortof having our son come back, that’s ourgoal.”

Agreeing, Beverly Seymour said, “It’srough; we’re still sad. But we’re trying togrieve productively by raising awareness ofsudden cardiac arrest through this founda-tion and by keeping Adam’s memory alive.But it’s still difficult, every day.”

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‘Age in Place’ to Satisfy Evolving NeedsBy Josh Baker

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Your family may be approaching atransitional time in home ownership.Perhaps the kids have already moved

out, or your “nest” is nearly empty as yourlast child contemplates going off to college.Or maybe you’re craving a living space thatis more comfortable and convenient as itbecomes more difficult to move around.There are many reasons couples choose to“age in place,” or modify their home to meetchanging needs rather than purchase a newproperty.

WHERE THE HEART ISMany people have spent years making

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Happiness and Fulfillment in Golden Years

Dot Brown, 96, holds two of her great-grandchildren, Harper and Eamon. Mentalhealth experts say that strong familial relationships contribute to one’s overallsense of well-being.

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On most evenings, 96-year-old Dorothy “Dot”Brown can be foundplaying Scrabble or a

game of bridge. A retired nurse whorelocated to Vir-ginia from Penn-sylvania 11 yearsago, Brownmakes it a pointto walk at leastone mile eachday and takestwo Zumba orlow-impact aero-bics classes eachweek. She at-tends servicesregularly at St.Matthews UnitedM e t h o d i s tChurch inAnnandale, vol-unteers her timefor projects likecooking and serv-ing meals for oth-ers, and says herwide circle of

friends and close-knit family are hergreatest sources of strength.

“I moved here to be closer to my

daughters in Annandale, who are68 and 71,” said Brown, who alsohas five grandchildren and ninegreat-grandchildren. “My family isso important to me. We have somuch fun together and now weall live within a half-hour of eachother. There isn’t a week that goesby that we don’t get together.”

While Brown partly attributesher well-preserved mental andphysical fitness to genetics, shesays her lifestyle and attitude alsoplay a role. “You have to keep busyand active and you have to perse-vere,” she said. “There are dayswhen I don’t feel like getting out,but I have to push myself. I amglad to be 96 years old and stillable to walk without any help.”

Mental health professionals saythe keys to happiness as one getsolder include involvement in so-cial activities or community andreligious groups, maintaining anetwork of friends and regularexercise. Lisa Jackson-Cherry,Ph.D., a professor of psychologyand chair of the department ofcounseling at Marymount Univer-sity in Arlington, suggests “takingup a new hobby or seeking out a careerchange that brings a sense of meaning.”

In fact, experts say many of Brown’s dailyactivities are common among seniors who

report contentment with their lives. “Every-body is unique, but overall happiness comesif people continue to do things that theyhave done over their lifetime that have

brought them joy and strength,” said IoanaBoie, Ph.D., an assistant professor of coun

“You have tokeep busyand active

and you haveto persevere.I am glad tobe 96 yearsold and stillable to walkwith out any

help.”— Dot Brown

minimal disturbance.

DETAILS THAT MATTERWhen making renovation plans, espe-

cially for a person using a wheelchair or

Grab bars in shower and easyaccess help set the stage for seam-less aging in place.

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master bedroom suite.”Then, too, the master shower would be a

“roll-in” design, suitable for a wheelchair ifneeded.

Doors and hallways would be wider, incompliance with the Americans with Dis-abilities Act specifications. There would beconvenient grab bars near the tub.

“But I also insisted on a way to keep oursystems operating in the event of a powerfailure,” said Rogers. “We’re a bit off themain road and have been through long out-ages. You want to avoid this kind of thing asyou get older.”

Complicating matters were several tech-nical questions. For instance: what was theappropriate size and performance capabil-ity of a home generator adequate for pow-ering the substantially enlarged home theRogers now envisioned?

“The more I looked into it, the more I re-alized that there are a lot of issues with home

By John Byrd

Ted Rogers, 73, recently completed asenior-friendly makeover to hishome, with the help of a master

builder to meet his often challenging tech-nical requirements.

Rogers, a former Navy pilot, had lived in18 houses all over the world before settlingin a circa 1960s ranch in Vienna with hiswife and children in the early 1980s. Thetraditional brick rambler had previouslybeen owned by a local farmer whose familyhad worked a nearby spread for generations.

The house was conventional, but solidlyconstructed. Still, as Rogers and his wife,Wanda, settled into their 70s they recog-nized several aspects of the home thatwouldn’t be ideal in retirement.

“We were looking for long term comfortand security,” said Rogers. “That meant theusual wish-list — upgraded kitchen, larger

By John Byrd

My mother spent the lasttwo years of her life in anursing home,” saidnorthern Virginia native

Connie Sorrentino, who recently turned 70.“You never know what’s ahead. I spent acouple of years looking at retirement homes,then decided that the immediate problemwas adapting my current house so it’s easierto use.”

Sorrentino, who lives alone, practices yogaand observes a strict vegetarian and fish diet,said she has “no stiffness” and is quite ac-tive in local church and civic groups.

“Still, since I’ve decided to stay put, I’mmaking changes that will make it easier forme to sustain myself happily for years tocome,” she said.

Along these lines, the retired economisthas been working with Mindy Mitchell, cer-tified aging-in-place specialist at Burke-based Sun Design Remodeling, planning outthe future of a home in Arlington she’s oc-cupied for more than 30 years. Recently, thedesign-build firm remodeled several roomsin Sorrentino’s four-bedroom ranch; she waspleased with the outcome, and gratified to

learn that the firm’s expertise includes re-designing homes to meet aging-in-place re-quirements.

“We’re seeing many more seniors explor-ing ideas that will help them continue to liveindependently in their own homes,” saidMitchell. “Sometimes we’re called in whenmobility issues have become inescapable.But it’s always easier when you plan ahead.”

Mitchell said that an aging-in-place designis far more economical and practical whenit’s rolled into an already planned remodel-ing project — which is the course Sorrentinois following in the current makeover of herkitchen, several bathrooms and other partsof the circa-1950s rambler.

“I’m remodeling several high-use spaces;it’s a plan that makes it easier for me to do

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ing frequently sponsorsworkshops on Aging-In-Place solutions. Call703-425-5588 or visitwww.SunDesignInc.com.

Active and PreparedAging-in-placesolutions aid senior’sdecision to stay put.

“ Connie Sorrentino,70, (center) re-views plans tointroduce aging-in-place innovationsinto her kitchenand several bath-rooms with SunDesignRemodeling’sMindy Mitchell(left) and designerKim Kruskamp.

Rogers’ Retirement DreamAging-in-place remodel required a generator,much to relief of their neighbors.

parent to everyone.”In Rogers’ case, Foster specified a state-of-the-art

unit, one powerful enough to run all of his client’selectrical needs for about a week without changinggas or oil.

And the timing couldn’t have been more perfect.Shortly after the project’s completion in spring

2012, the now-infamous derecho in early July

Counter high drawers instead of overhead cabinets; cabinets pulls andsharper more focused lighted are among the simple but effective aging-in-place solutions that have made it easier for Sorrentino to use herkitchen.

everything I need with minimal challenge,”said Sorrentino.

Mitchell said that the changes can seemdiscrete to outsiders, but they “make all thedifference in reducing the ergonomic exer-tions of daily life.”

In place of overhead kitchen shelves, forinstance, Mitchell is recommending counter-

high pull-out drawers for regularly-used items, reduc-ing the need for out-of-reach overhead cabinetry.Small hard to grasp knobs will be replaced with cabi-net pulls. Sharper, more concentrated lighting in keylocations provides the visual support needed to moveabout confidently.

In two bathrooms, plans call for precisely locatedvertical and horizontal grab bars. The shower will have

a lower curve for easier access. Traditional and hand-held shower faucets simplify bathing. The faucetsthemselves feature adjustable levers rather than knobs.The floor will be surfaced in non-slip tile.

“Working out the details is fascinating,” Sorrentinosaid. “The best part, though, is interior design thatperfectly integrates all these new features. I don’t wantthe house to look ‘senior-friendly’—just pretty.”

Wanda and Ted Rogers in front of their remodeled home.

blacked-out largesections of FairfaxCounty for fivememorably hot andhumid days.

“We were actuallyout of town whenthe power failed,”

said Rogers. “But when I walked through my frontdoor two days into the outage, my generator was on,the house was cool, and all the electrical systems wereworking just fine.”

The rest of the neighborhood was another story.“My neighbor’s basement flooded when his sump

pump stopped,” said Rogers. “People were dealingwith spoiled food, no lights, no phone — and no airconditioning during some of the hottest temperaturesin years.”

Ever the good neighbor, Rogers organized a reliefeffort at once, supplying power support where needed,even clearing refrigerator space so nearby friendscould preserve their frozen foods.

“We’d invite neighbors to sit in the air condition-ing, and watch the news or check their emails. Wewere like a local community center,” he said.

The larger satisfaction to Rogers, though, is thathis computer, internet and security systems contin-ued to perform as usual. “It’s a relief to know thatyou’re connected to the outside world — especiallyin an area-wide emergency. Five days is a long timeto be cut off.”

generators that have to be worked out be-tween the contractor and the gas company,”Rogers recalled.

“I was aware of plans like mine that hadn’tworked well for the homeowner. I wantedenough power to keep the house runningfor days at a time, but the technology is stillevolving and relatively few contractors havemastered it.”

Then Rogers met David Foster, presidentof Foster Remodeling Solutions in Lorton, aveteran builder with a track record in homegenerator solutions.

“David came highly recommended, but itwas meeting him that proved decisive,” saidRogers. “His love of building impressed me.As we started walking through the housetogether, I could see that he understood myvision.”

THE STARTING POINT: a 2,553 square-foot, three-bedroom ranch on two acres, anda conversation regarding the best options foraccommodating a master bedroom suite, aspacious gourmet kitchen, a two-car garagewith a second floor studio and a home gen-erator adequate for powering everything for

days a time without need for refueling.“The call for a generator in a retirement

dream home struck a chord with me” saidFoster. “We have a sizable seniors clientele,so I’ve been steadily servicing the growingdemand for this type of application — ab-sorbing the learning curve just as the prob-lems with the power grid have become ap-

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The Almanac

Ellen Breen turned 95 onMay 5, 2013. Her grand-daughter plans to be mar-

ried in September.“If I am alive, I am going,” Breen

said.Her grandchildren call her Rah

Rah. “I love it. It’s one of my favor-ite sounds. When they say it it re-ally means something.”

Dennis Lewis is 75. He had astroke 15 days before his 70thbirthday.

“If I had it to do over again, I’ddrink twice as much water and halfas much soda, I think it would havemade a difference in triggering thestroke,” Lewis said.

Lewis, of Potomac, says he’sgrateful he had made plans to seea friend that Saturday afternoonfive years ago.

“I had the stroke at 4 in themorning. I tried for 45 minutes tomove nine inches,” Lewis said.

His friend came over to meet atthe agreed-to time hours later, andfound Lewis incapacitated. Hisfriend saved his life, Lewis said.

More than one in five Americanswill be 65 or older by 2050, accord-ing to Spencer A. Rathus.

“Those who are in late adulthoodare the most rapidly growing seg-ment of the American population,”according to Rathus’ textbook onHuman Growth and Development.

Lewis, a journalist, worked 16years for the Washington Star as aradio columnist, then the Washing-ton Times as a television critic, andfinished his career with the Bureauof National Affairs.

Lewis loves politics and musicals,acting and journalism. He stillwrites local theater reviews andsends news pegs via email tofriends and family about currentevents more than 20 times a day.

“My life was changed when I wasa teenager, I learned to debate inhigh school,” Lewis said. “I learnedhow to debate, how to make argu-ments for or against any point ofview.”

Successful agers form emotionalgoals that bring them satisfaction,according to Rathus. “Successfulagers may no longer compete incertain athletic or business activi-ties. … Instead, they focus on mat-ters that allow them to maintain asense of control over their ownlives.”

Ellen Breen, of Potomac, used toread a book every week, but can’tread now because of vision prob-lems.

“Oh, I miss reading the head-lines,” she said. So she turns to thetelevision to keep up with currentnews.

“We lived in historic times,”Breen said. There were so manythings that happened.”

A big memory from her child-hood, she said, was Lindberghcrossing the Atlantic, and seeingLindbergh in person at DupontCircle.

“I was 9 years old. I had a cousinwho was 19,” she said. “She tookme by the hand and we ran fromher mother’s house on N Street,and got there just in time to seeLindbergh greet the crowd.”

When the Lindbergh baby waskidnapped, “that was a horriblething. That made a big impressionon me.”

Breen worked as a secretary toone of the United States SupremeCourt Justices, Harold Hitz Burton.

Her work with the Child WelfareLeague was her greatest passion.She helped investigate the treat-ment of adopted children and po-tential adoptive parents.

“You could not believe the thingswe found, horrible, terrible things,”she said. “It opened my eyes, I wasa little girl out of convent school.There were also good stories, verygood stories, but it opened my eyesto life. I had no idea such thingsexisted. … It gave me perspectiveon my own life, with my children.”

Religion is critical in Breen’s life.“That I think is the most impor-

tant thing,” Breen said. “We don’tknow what’s in store for us. It’s veryfrightening, I think so, and it is alsoexciting.”

According to Rathus, “successfulagers tend to be optimistic. Retain-ing social contacts and buildingnew ones also contributes to a posi-tive outlook, as does continuingwith one’s athletic activities, whenpossible, and one’s artistic and cul-tural activities.”

DENNIS LEWIS HAS ADVICEfor younger generations.

“Find what you’re good at, findwhat is important to you, find whatmatters, what are your talents,” hesaid.

“Develop your level of confi-dence to where you will be an im-pact player,” he said. “You have tobelieve in yourself.”

Older ResidentsReflect on Decades


seling at Marymount University. “Find outwhat brings you joy and happiness andtakes you out of your routine.”

STRONG FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPSsuch as Brown’s are another factor in one’soverall sense of well-being. “Reconnectingwith family members can bring happiness,”said Boie. “That’s also sometimes tricky be-cause it can bring up unresolved issues inthe family. Long-lasting tension in the fam-ily can lead to sadness in the sense of pre-mature loss. Try and work out unresolvedtensions and issues with family members.”

When frequent and meaningful contactwith family members is not possible, Boiesays that even family memorabilia can of-fer inspiration. “Create an album of memo-ries and insights to share with future gen-erations,” she said.

Intimacy is also important. “If a personhas lost their spouse and sex was part oftheir life, that is a big part of who they areand will impact happiness,” said Boie. “Justbecause a person is older doesn’t mean thatthey don’t need to experience intimacy, al-though they might not experience it in theway a person who is 25 would. We shouldalleviate some of the tension around talk-ing about this issue.”

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Happiness and Fulfillment in Golden YearsSenior Living

Dot Brown, 96, helps assemble oralrehydration kits for a World HealthOrganization and UNICEF project.The Springfield resident creditsher active lifestyle and genetics forher well-preserved mental andphysical health.

of joy,” said Boie. “It is a very rewardingrelationship. I know people that are con-nected to a parrot or cat or dog. Animalscan be warm, reassuring parts of an elderlyperson’s life.”

FINDING A DEEPER MEANING in lifeand having a sense of purpose can also af-fect one’s outlook. “Seniors are dealing withmultiple issues like their own spiritualityand what that might be,” said FredericBemak, Ed.D, a professor of counseling anddevelopment at George Mason Universityin Fairfax. “One might ask: ‘Who am I atthis moment?’ Have I done things that arein-line with my own value system and be-liefs?”

Discovering new outlets for self-expres-sion can lead to a sense of accomplishmentand satisfaction as well. “What someonedoes with their own creativity can be richand fulfilling,” said Bemak who lives inFairfax Station. “Through physical activityand creative arts, seniors extend a sense oftheir creative selves that they might nothave had time to do in their younger years.”

Meanwhile, Brown is making plans for aweeklong summer vacation with her fam-ily. “There will be 22 of us in one house atthe beach,” she said. “I know we’re goingto have a great time.”

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‘Age in Place’ to Satisfy Evolving Needs

The addition of a main-level master suite with easy access to outdoorliving space paves the way for aging in place and family entertaining.

walker, ensure there is enough space.Wider doorways and hallways, as well as

large curb-less showers with grab bars andhand-held shower heads are common featureseven for families without a disabled member.Other popular requests with noted value in-clude appliances with lever doors, variedcountertop heights, and minimal stepsthrough passageways.

Creating a five-foot turning radius cangreatly improve maneuverability for someonewith limitations, but also feels a bit more spa-cious for the active family.

It’s a reality that many people will enduresome kind of temporary mobility challengein their life, perhaps from surgery rehabili-tation or an accident, so it makes sense todesign your home in a practical, universalway to accommodate such unpredictablecircumstances.

If needed, first-floor laundry facilities andoutdoor ramps also add convenience to thenew space.

With all of these changes, it is importantto maintain the current look and feel of yourhome as much as possible, so considerchoosing materials and colors that matchthe style of the rest of your home.

OVERCOMING BARRIERSIn instances when a small lot or zoning

restrictions hamper the ability to add onsquare footage for a master suite or otherarea, there are alternative options to help afamily stay in their home.

There may be seldom-used space on thefirst floor that can be reconfigured into acozy master suite with the expert eye of adesign-build team.

Regardless of emotional attachment to the

family home, homeowners being involvedin the remodeling process allows them tocreate a space that best mirrors their indi-vidual needs to age gracefully and with lessstress.

Transforming a home to accommodatethe later years in life creates a place that iseasier to manage without giving up theopportunity to reminisce, or surrenderingthe cherished role of hosting distant familyand friends.

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Dot Brown (pictured with great-grandchildren Clara, Blake andBecca) celebrated her 96th birthdayrecently with her children, grand-children and great-grandchildren.She says spending time with herfamily brings her joy.

In addition to human social connections,relationships with furry friends can alsoprovide gratification. “Pets can bring a lot

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Senior Living

Crafting a Wheelchair Friendly Master BathAcessibility designerinspired by personalexperiences.

By John Byrd

We are seeing more se-niors choosing to stayin their homes thanever before,” says ag-

ing-in-place specialist Russ Glickman.“This is partly a function of the fact ag-

ing-in-place solutions are improving, butwe’re also learning — as a society — thatgood universal design well-integrated intothe home can work for the entire family.”

Glickman points to ramps and walkwaysperfectly integrated into porches and veranda;wheelchair friendly dining counters thatdouble as serving stations and clean-up sta-tions when needed; wider doorways and grabbars that prove convenient for everyone.

Of course, there can also be challengingtechnical considerations. In an assignmentcompleted just last month, the remodelercollaborated with an occupational therapistin designing a master bathroom for aLorton-based senior who had recentlytransitioned to a wheelchair.

“Here we have an individual who haslived in the same house for 25 years,”Glickman said. “His son occupies the same

Russ Glickman recently completed a “wet room” for a senior who is nowmostly in a wheelchair. The solution includes a curbless shower, wheel-chair accessible counter surfaces and a pull down arm that facilitiesaccess to the toilet.

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residence, so there was really no thoughtof moving into a nursing facility. My goalwas to execute a plan that enables a capablemature male — who happens to be in awheelchair — to live a fully independentlife in his own home.”

Glickman, who has operated GlickmanDesign/Build for 30 years, understands such

household challenges first-hand. When hisson, Michael, was diagnosed with cerebralpalsy almost two decades ago, Glickmanset about acquiring several certificationsin universal design specialties; after 15years of enabling seniors and people withdisabilities, his projects are frequentaward-winners in an increasingly high-pro-

file accessible living category.A critical component to the just-com-

pleted Lorton assignment was designing awheel-chair friendly master bath that al-lows the homeowner to perform all hisbathing and toiletry routines without as-sistance.

The result is what is known in the in-dustry as a “wet room”—a completely wa-terproofed space that includes a curblesslevel-access shower, conveniently locatedgrab-bars, and counter space designed foreasy wheel chair maneuverability.

The key to a curbless shower design isfloor grading and tile layout, Glickman says.The floor is framed to support a very gentleslope that keeps water flowing towards thedrain.

A weight-tested, pull-down metal armassists the owner in moving back and forthbetween the wheelchair and the toilet.

The wet-room’s finishwork features skid-proof ceramic tile, an ADA-compliant door-way, a sink with a wheel-chair friendly L-shaped counter surface and plenty of bar-rier-free room to move about.

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The Almanac

Ellen Breen turned 95 on May 5, 2013.Her granddaughter plans to be mar-ried in September.

“If I am alive, I am going,” Breen said.Her grandchildren call her Rah Rah. “I

love it. It’s one of my favorite sounds. Whenthey say it it really means something.”

Dennis Lewis is 75. He had a stroke 15days before his 70th birthday.

“If I had it to do over again, I’d drink twiceas much water and half as much soda, Ithink it would have made a difference intriggering the stroke,” Lewis said.

“Life changing,” he said of his stroke.Lewis says he’s grateful he had made

plans to see a friend that Saturday after-noon five years ago.

“I had the stroke at 4 in the morning. Itried for 45 minutes to move nine inches,”Lewis said.

His friend came over to meet at theagreed-to time hours later, and found Lewisincapacitated. His friend saved his life,Lewis said.

More than one in five Americans will be65 or older by 2050, according to SpencerA. Rathus.

“Those who are in late adulthood are themost rapidly growing segment of the Ameri-can population,” according to Rathus’ text-

book on Human Growth and Development.Lewis, a journalist, worked 16 years for

the Washington Star as a radio columnist,then the Washington Times as a televisioncritic, and finished his career with the Bu-reau of National Affairs.

Lewis loves politics and musicals, actingand journalism. He still writes local theaterreviews and sends news pegs via email tofriends and family about current eventsmore than 20 times a day.

“My life was changed when I was a teen-ager, I learned to debate in high school,”Lewis said. “I learned how to debate, howto make arguments for or against any pointof view.”

Successful agers form emotional goalsthat bring them satisfaction, according toRathus. “Successful agers may no longercompete in certain athletic or business ac-tivities. … Instead, they focus on mattersthat allow them to maintain a sense of con-trol over their own lives.”

Ellen Breen, of Potomac, used to read abook every week, but can’t read now be-cause of vision problems.

“Oh, I miss reading the headlines,” shesaid. So she turns to the television to keepup with current news.

“We lived in historic times,” Breen said.There were so many things that happened.”

A big memory from her childhood, shesaid, was Lindbergh crossing the Atlantic,and seeing Lindbergh in person at Dupont

Circle.“I was 9 years old. I had a cousin who

was 19,” she said. “She took me by the handand we ran from her mother’s house on NStreet, and got there just in time to seeLindbergh greet the crowd.”

When the Lindbergh baby was kidnapped,“that was a horrible thing. That made a bigimpression on me.”

Breen worked as a secretary to one of theUnited States Supreme Court Justices,Harold Hitz Burton.

Her work with the Child Welfare Leaguewas her greatest passion. She helped inves-tigate the treatment of adopted children andpotential adoptive mothers and fathers.

“You could not believe the things wefound, horrible, terrible things,” she said.“It opened my eyes, I was a little girl out ofconvent school. There were also good sto-ries, very good stories, but… I had no ideasuch things existed.”

“It gave me perspective on my own life,with my children,” she said.

Religion is critical in Breen’s life.“That I think is the most important thing,”

Breen said. “We don’t know what’s in storefor us. It’s very frightening, I think so, andit is also exciting.”

According to Rathus, “successful agerstend to be optimistic. Retaining social con-tacts and building new ones also contrib-utes to a positive outlook, as does continu-ing with one’s athletic activities, when pos-

sible, and one’s artistic and cultural activi-ties.”

DENNIS LEWIS HAS ADVICE foryounger generations.

“Find what you’re good at, find what isimportant to you, find what matters, whatare your talents,” he said. “You have to be-lieve in yourself.”

Lewis said he learned from experiencesin his life when he bucked the trend, doingthe opposite of what people advised.

When Howard Stern came to town, Lewissaid people told him Stern would not be aworthwhile story.

“They were all saying, ‘He’s terrible, he’sterrible, he’s misconceived, he’s a total fail-ure,” said Lewis, who covered radio for theWashington Star at the time. But “that’s allpeople were talking about — him.”

Ellen Breen bypasses opportunity to giveadvice.

“Oh, I don’t think I’m qualified to answersuch questions,” she said with a smile.

But she knows how her birthday wisheshave changed over the last nine decades.

“Before, I was looking forward to happi-ness and peace in my own life, my personallife. Now that seems absolutely non-exis-tent when you compare it to what is hap-pening in the world today,” said Breen.“What I would long to see is peace in theworld, if it would only start in Washington,D.C.”

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