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Henry Weigel (left) and Tijani Musagrill hot dogs and hamburgers for
Ragan Oaks’s National Night Out atCenterpointe Church in Fair Oaks.
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News
The following incidents were reportedby the Sully District Police Station.
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITHARREST: Around 12:15 Friday morn-ing, Aug. 4, a man walked out of anestablishment in the 13800 block ofBraddock Road with an alcoholic bever-age. When staff confronted the man hebegan to argue. As the argument contin-ued the man picked up a bottle andthrew it at an employee causing a lac-eration. Police arrived on scene and tookthe 22-year-old man into custody. Hewas taken to the Adult Detention Cen-ter. The victim was treated for hisinjuries.
ROBBERY: Around 9:30 Fridaynight, Aug. 4, the victim was doingchores in the 5700 block of WoodcreekLane when she was approached by twojuvenile males. The boy asked to use hercellphone, and the victim assisted. Fol-lowing this the boy then snatched thephone from the victim’s hand. The vic-tim was able to regain possession of thephone and struggle ensued. Due to thestruggle the second suspect went to her
car and took bags. The suspects then ranaway with the bags and other property.The suspects are described a juvenileblack males, between 15 and 18 yearsold. The first was said to be tall, skinny,wearing a black shirt and shorts. Thesecond was shorter and heavier, wear-ing black clothes.
BURGLARY: Between 11 p.m. Fri-day, Aug. 4, and 2 a.m. Saturdaymorning, Aug. 5, someone entered thehouse in the 14300 block of WindingWoods Court and took video game sys-tems.
ROBBERY: Just prior to 6 a.m. Aug.1 the victim got out of her vehicle nearthe, 14900 block of Rydell Road, whena dark colored sedan pulled up. A manthen exited the vehicle, pulled out aknife, and demanded money from thevictim. A bag was given to the suspect,who then got back in the vehicle andleft. The suspect is described as a whitemale, in his early 20’s, about 5 foot 11inches tall, thin, with a beard.
BURGLARY OF AN OCCUPIEDDWELLING/MALICIOUS WOUND-ING/ARREST: Two juvenile boys were
caught stealing from homes and proper-ties in the 6000 block of WestbournePlace July 27 around 5:38 p.m. One sus-pect assaulted a man who confrontedthem. The boys took off on foot, butwere caught by officers with the help ofthe helicopter overhead. The injuredman was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Charges arepending.
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY: 6400block of Paddington Court, July 21around 9:15 p.m. The victim was mak-ing a pizza delivery when he wasapproached by four people who de-manded the pizza. When he refused,one of the suspects punched him. Thevictim continued his delivery and thesuspects ran away.
STABBING: 14600 block of Pan AmAvenue, July 20 around 11:30 p.m. Amale was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a gang-relatedstabbing. The investigation is still in itsearly stages, and the victim’s age is cur-rently unknown.
BURGLARY: 14200 block of GladeSpring Dr. July 19, 5:22. A homeowner
reported that someone came into hisunlocked garage and took property.
RECKLESS DISCHARGE OF AFIREARM: 13900 block of Big YankeeLane, July 11, around 9:15 p.m. Offic-ers were called after gunshots wereheard in the area. The initial investiga-tion showed at least one home and onevehicle were hit by bullets. Nobody wasinjured. The parties involved appear toknow each other. One person was ar-rested. Detectives are investigating.
AUG. 8 — LARCENIES14400 block of Chantilly Crossing
Lane, laptop from business6400 block of Paddington Court,
property from vehicle13900 block of Willard Road, prop-
erty from vehicleAUG. 7 — LARCENIES4300 block of Donegal Church Court,
property from vehicle14800 block of Leicester Court, li-
cense plates from vehicle15200 block of Louis Mill Drive, cash
and cell phone from residence5000 block of Pleasant Valley Road,
property from residence
13900 block of Rock Brook Court,cash from residence
13500 block of Ruddy Duck Road,bicycles from residence
5600 block of Stone Road, bicyclefrom residence
5700 block of Wood Meadow Way,tools from residence
AUG. 4 — LARCENIES7100 block of Centreville Road, wal-
let from vehicle13500 block of Ruddy Duck Road,
bicycles from poolAUG. 3 — LARCENIES3900 block of Westfax Drive, miscel-
laneous items from businessAUG. 1 — LARCENIES14200 block of Centreville Square,
merchandise from businessJULY 31 — LARCENIES6500 block of Skylemar Trail Center,
equipment from vehicleSTOLEN VEHICLE4500 block of Braniff Circle, 2012
Chevy EquinoxJULY 28 — LARCENIES5800 block of Deer Pond Road, pack-
age from residence
Crime Report
Detectives from the Major Crimes Divi-sion Child Abuse Section arrested 43-year-old Claudio Vargas Lazo around 4:30 p.m.on Wednesday, Aug. 2 and charged him withthree counts of aggravated sexual battery.
On June 20, an 11-year-old child reportedbeing inappropriately touched by a man. Po-lice and Child Protective Services were con-tacted and an investigation led to the iden-tification of Vargas Lazo as the suspect. Theinvestigation determined another child, a9-year-old, was also inappropriatelytouched by Vargas Lazo.
Vargas Lazo runs a state licensed, in-homedaycare located in the 3900 block ofKernstown Court in Fairfax. Detectiveswould like to hear from anyone who is con-cerned their child may have had inappro-
Students at Chesterbrook Academy Pre-school Fair Lakes recently donated morethan $300 to St. Jude Children’s ResearchHospital. To raise funds for the organiza-tion, students hosted a Father’s Day carshow featuring classic cars, as well as “cars”students made from recycled materials.
Throughout June and July, students alsoheld a weekly lemonade stand and bake saleto raise additional funds for St. Jude, whichhelps save the lives of children battlingchildhood cancer and other diseases.
For more information on ChesterbrookAcademy see ChesterbrookAcademy.com.
On July 13, detectives from the MajorCrimes Division, Child Abuse Section, ar-rested 43-year-old Jerberth Adallir Palmaof Springfield. Palma was charged withthree counts of sodomy of a child under theage of 13, one count of indecent libertieswith a child under the age of 15, and onecount of aggravated sexual battery of a childunder the age of 13.
Detectives believe that there might beother victims and would like to hear fromanyone whose children may have come intocontact with Palma.
These charges stem from an investigationinvolving three different victims rangingfrom 4 to 11 years of age at the time of theoffenses.
Palma came into contact with these vic-
Students Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
A recycledmaterialcar.
From left areBailey Baldwin,
Aria Payne, BrooksBaldwin and
Marissa Maclean.
Students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool FairLakes hosted a Father’s Day car show to raisefunds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Child Predator Suspect Arrestedtims while working intheir homes as a handy-man. He has been work-ing as an independentcontractor for severalyears throughout FairfaxCounty.
Anyone with informa-tion about this incidentis asked to contact De-
tective C.C. O’Malley at 703-246-7827, orthe Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131or submit a tip anonymously through CrimeSolvers at www.fairfaxcrime solvers.org ortext-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus a mes-sage to CRIMES (274637). Anonymous Tip-sters are eligible for rewards of $100-$1,000if their information leads to an arrest.
Palma
Man Arrested for Sexual Battery
Lazo
priate contactwith Vargas Lazo.
Anyone with in-formation is askedto contact Detec-tive L.M. Smith at703-246-7800.Callers may alsocontact the ChildProtective Ser-vices Hotline at
703-324-7400. Tips can also be submittedanonymously through Crime Solvers by vis-iting www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus a message toCRIMES(274637). Anonymous tipsters areeligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000if their information leads to an arrest.
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‘We Appreciate Our First Responders’Local communitiescelebrate NationalNight Out.
By Bonnie Hobbs
Usually, when firefighters or po-lice officers respond to a neigh-borhood, it’s because something bad has happened and
their help is needed. But that wasn’t thecase, last Tuesday, Aug. 1.
That’s when communities throughoutCentreville, Chantilly, Fair Oaks and FairLakes joined with neighborhoods across theU.S. to honor their public-safety providersduring National Night Out. Residentsplanned a variety of events, such as poolparties, cookouts and ice-cream socials andinvited first-responders to join in the fun— which they did.
Ragan OaksIn the Ragan Oaks community of Fair
Oaks, the celebration was held at
Centerpointe Church. Among the guestswere police officers from the Fair Oaks Dis-trict Station, including the station’s newcommander, Capt. Chantel Cochrane, andassistant commander, Lt. James Krause.
“This is a great event because it’s a fan-
tastic opportunity for us to meet with com-munity members in a social setting hostedby the communities,” said Krause. “It’s allabout relationship-building.”
Officer G. Howell has attended this eventbefore, but it was his first time doing so at
Ragan Oaks. “Kids really enjoy having usout, and the community looks at us as avaluable asset,” he said. “And by our show-ing our faces in the community, we helpprovide more trust between ourselves andthe residents.”
Outside, church member Henry Weigelwas grilling hot dogs and hamburgers withhelp from Tijani Musa, who runs the FAC-ETS program there. Inside, children andpolice played games and the officers an-swered the children’s questions.
There, too, was Chantilly High seniorAnna Dolen, who also attends church atCenterpointe and is in the criminal justiceprogram at the Chantilly Academy. “This isreally cool because I work at Mission BBQin the Greenbriar Shopping Center, and thepolice and firefighters come there to eat andtalk with us, so I already have a connectionwith them,” she said. “And in the winter,our congregation gives the [Ragan Oaks]kids Christmas gifts. So National Night Outis another way of getting to know the kidsbetter.”
Playing table hockey at the Ragan Oaks Na-tional Night Out event are Sgt. Trevor Steranko(left) and PFC Jason Mizer of the Fair OaksDistrict Police Station.
Enjoying themselves at Ragan Oaks are (fromleft) Amy Ginger, deputy director of operations,Fairfax County Housing and Community Devel-opment; police PFC Ivan Cortes; and VeronicaBridges, property manager, Ragan Oaks.
Photos by Bonnie Hobbs
From left: Chantilly High senior Anna Dolenserves hot dogs to Tijani Musa and VeronicaBridges during the Ragan Oaks National NightOut celebration.
Standing by their engine at Sully II’s National Night Out are Fire Station38 B-Shift members (from left) Capt. Ken Wildman, Lt. Jamey Flynn,Firefighter Samonne Smith, Firefighter Gary Butler, Master TechnicianLinda Post and Master Technician Phil Devereaux.
Children play on the moonbounce outside the James McDonnell RecCenter in Virginia Run.
Some Virginia Run residents pose for a group photo during their Na-tional Night Out celebration.
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By Gerry Connolly
U.S. Representative (D-11)
White House Advisor StephenMiller took pains last week topoint out that Emma Lazarus’
sonnet, “The New Colossus,” was not af-fixed to the Statue of Liberty when she wasunveiled in 1886. He, of course, was rightin fact but wrong in spirit.
The famed “Give me your tired, yourpoor, your huddled masses” lines wereadded 20 years later, but have come torepresent the American ideal that we area nation of immigrants, enthusiasticallywelcoming those from any backgroundwho want to come here, work hard, and
play by the rules. Here inFairfax County, we not
only embrace that ideal, we recognize itas the lifeblood of our astounding eco-nomic success story.
President Trump and the senators push-ing the RAISE Act, a bill to severely re-strict legal immigration into the UnitedStates, would have you believe a dramaticincrease in immigrants leads to economicdecline and lower wages, not to mentionhigher crime rates and a host of other so-cial ills. If anyone from the White Housemade the 15-mile trip to Fairfax County,they would learn the opposite is true.
In 1970 less than 4 percent of Fairfax’spopulation was foreign born. Today thatnumber is 30.7 percent, more than doublethe rate in the country at large. But thatdramatic increase in immigration did notlead to the kind of dystopia the President
envisions. Instead, since 1970, FairfaxCounty has become an economic colossusthat drives our state’s economy and is en-vied across the globe. Household incomeis among the highest in the nation, crimerates remain at historic lows, and our com-munity hums with the kind of economicdynamism that drives innovation and long-term productivity growth.
How did we get here? Undoubtedlywe’ve capitalized on our proximity to, andour partnership with, the federal govern-ment. But the facts are quite clear that thedramatic increase in foreign-born immigra-tion has accelerated our economic success.Immigrants in Fairfax are primarily work-ing age, more likely to start a business, lesslikely to commit crimes, and contribute toeconomic growth in both high-skilled andlow-skilled fields, creating technologyfirms worth billions and caring for the eld-erly as home care workers. Immigrantshave revitalized many of our older neigh-borhoods, adding $7,383 to the value ofeach and every home in our county, ac-cording to the Partnership for a NewAmerican Economy. The results speak forthemselves. Foreign-born immigrants havefueled our success. But Fairfax is not alone.Small towns, rural communities, and largecities across the country have capitalizedon the economic vitality and opportuni-ties created when immigrants show up andget to work. Welcoming “the homeless, thetempest-tost” is the moral thing to do, butright here in President Trump’s own back-yard we’ve proven that’s it the smart thingto do.
Local Impact of Immigration
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Disappointed by ResponseTo the Editor:
We all know that Trumpcare, while currently off theCongressional agenda, will probably spring to life onceagain. That’s why I was troubled when I saw Del. JimLeMunyon’s response when asked his position onTrumpcare during the recent debate to repeal/replacethe Affordable Care Act.
At the time, Del. LeMunyon stated he didn’t have aposition and didn’t plan to spend much time on thedetails — the details of legislation that would have aprofound effect on all Virginians.
As a retired health care executive, I have personallyseen how the costs of care can ruin families. Medicalexpenses are the number one cause of personal bank-ruptcy filings. Going back to a system where insurancecompanies can make more money by denying care for“pre-existing conditions” such as birth defects in a new-born is simply wrong.
That’s why I think it’s alarming that an elected offi-cial at any level wouldn’t have a position on a bill deal-ing with health care. It is even more alarming locallywhen you consider that several versions of the bills thatwere considered would have caused more than 400,000Virginians to lose health insurance in 2018 alone.
This threat is not going away. Given Mr. LeMunyonhimself voted to block expanding Medicaid, I want toknow what his plan is for helping Virginians obtaincoverage if Congress does repeal the ACA and strip ac-cess to affordable health care for hundreds of thou-sands.
As delegate, it is Mr. LeMunyon’s job to review thedetails of issues that will affect his constituents, andwith the current chaos in Washington, we must look toour local officials to stand up and fight for the peopleof Virginia. I’m afraid Jim LeMunyon has failed to dothat.
Phil BeaucheneChantilly
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By Marilyn Campbell
From a backyard barbeque to a simplebrunch, there’s still plenty of time tocelebrate warm weather with table
designs that embody summer’s trends.“We’re still in summer and the weather is
going to be warm for quite some time,” saidAmanda Mertins, president of Patina Pol-ished Living in Alexandria. “An indoor oroutdoor tablescape style depends on theoccasion. Birthdays, holidays [and] retire-ments, all evoke a different feeling.”
Start with fresh foliage inspired by thenatural surroundings.
“Go out into your garden and use flowers[or] greens on your table,” said Mertins.“Simple summer dinner party tables lookgreat with lots of candles in votive holders,mason jars and glass lanterns. Rememberto hang some of them in the trees for ro-mance.”
Incorporate a personal touch into eachplace setting, advises Hope Hassell, CaseDesign/Remodeling. “It will make eachguest feel truly welcomed and you will looklike the perfect hostess. It’s as simple asprinting off some photos from your phoneor just adding place cards.”
“Keep it casual by presenting family-styledishes down the center of the table,” added
Kimberly Asner, designer at Country CasualTeak. “Mix in mood-setting candle lightingand colorful, fresh-cut flowers in multiplesfor the most impact … keep arrangementsbelow eye level for easy conversation.”
For alfresco dining, practicality is key, saysCourtney Thomas of The Picket Fence inBurke. Dinnerware needs to be both durableand aesthetically appealing. “Bamboodishes … are perfect for outdoor dining,”
she said. “They won’t break if dropped andare a great alternative to melamine.”
Summer offers an abundance of optionsfor using color, says Hassell. “Not only doyou have so many options of in-season flow-ers, but you also have the nature aroundyou to provide the backdrop.”
The color blue establishes the type of se-rene atmosphere that Molly Pritchard ofArlington-based interior design firm, Design
Lines likes to create at her summer parties.“Especially light blue because everythingabout it represents summer,” said Pritchard.“It’s cool and clean and neutral, especiallywhen paired with white or cream. It cre-ates a seaside feel which is very summery.”
IN ADDITION TO COLOR, motifs can setthe stage for summer dining. Designers atJT interiors in Potomac suggest using whitedinnerware, emblazoned with a lemon, toturn an everyday meal into a summer soirée.The tableware can be accented with an ar-ray of accessories including platters, coast-ers, bowls and tea towels. “It creates a verysummery look, and it’s white and clean.Lemons and water are summery, like lem-onade.”
Summer table décor need not be expen-sive, says Hassell. “Simplicity can be stun-ning,” she said. “The thoughtful placementof a sprig of rosemary can add just enoughwithout having to go overboard.”
Originality is a quality that Mertins en-courages. “Think outside the box,” she said.“Having a brunch? Use a vintage quilt asthe tablecloth. Hosting a baby shower? Usesilver rattles as decor and baby silver cupsfor the flowers. The effort you put into yourparty table will go a long way to the overallsuccess of the party.”
Setting a Summer Table Warm weather design ideas.
Sea-themedserveware inblue helpcreate anelegant tonefor summerentertaining.
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Celebrating National Night Out
Virginia RunPeople were also having fun outside the James
McDonnell Community Center in Centreville’s Vir-ginia Run community. Neighbors chatted with eachother while children played on a moonbounce andon the playground equipment. They also enjoyed freescoops of chocolate and vanilla ice cream fromPeterson’s Ice Cream Depot in Clifton while meetingpolice from the Sully District Station.
Resident Mary Moon — who’s with Fairfax County’sCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT) —also had a table there, where she and CERT repre-sentative Brian Aiello talked to attendees about theprogram. “CERT is a community program that trainspeople to know how to respond safely in an emer-gency — what to do and what not to do,” she said.
It’s critical, said Moon, because in emergency situ-ations, “You want your neighbor trained in, for ex-ample, how to stop bleeding. Or what to do if there’sa big storm, a tree comes through your roof and 911’snot working. And the program is for average citi-zens — you don’t have to be musclebound.”
Added Aiello: “We’re here to help.” For more in-formation, go to www.fairfaxcountycert.org.
As for National Night Out, Moon said it’s impor-tant because “You take back the night and show yoursupport of your neighbors and the first responders.”Virginia Run’s event organizer Ryan Coughlin esti-mated some 75-80 people participated, as well asMcGruff the Crime Dog with the county police.
“It’s a way to get out, meet your neighbors andhave a good time,” said Coughlin. “With our busylives, we’re just trying to have some family-friendlyfun. And this also lets everyone meet people theyhaven’t met before.”
Lynn Chiapponi said this event “brings the com-munity together. I like to meet our homeowners’ as-sociation representatives and acknowledge the po-lice and fire departments, too. And I love the factthat it’s about safety — keeping our kids in the com-munity safe.”
A 13-year Virginia Run resident, Julie Gary saidwhat she likes about her neighborhood is that “It’sfull of families actively involved with their kids. And
National Night Out is about people coming out tomeet their neighbors and supporting our firefightersand police.”
Sully Station IIOne of the largest National Night Out celebrations
in the area is the one held annually at the Sully Sta-tion II Community Center in Centreville. “Tons ofpeople are here,” said Dan Jenuleson, who organizedthe event with his wife Leslie. “Some 500-600 peoplecame — it’s one of our biggest turnouts ever.”
The event included police and firefighters, amoonbounce, a deejay, sandwiches from FirehouseSubs, beverages, popcorn and ice cream. Volunteersincluded Stone Middle seventh-grader Kayla Gadley,who’s been scooping ice cream at Sully II’s National
Photos by Bonnie Hobbs
Chillin’ at the Sully II Community Center are (back row,from left) Kailib and Austin Schneid and Gavin andGrayson Davis, and (front row, from left) Darius JuniorLang, Miyamie Keita-Lang and Braelynn Davis.
Orlando Mayen holds sonSamuel, 1, next to a fireengine from WestCentreville Station 38 atSully II’s National NightOut.
At Sully Station II’s event are (from left)Chanty Sommerfeld, son Cole, 2, andhusband Chris Sommerfeld; LeslieJenuleson, Priscilla Branch (and her dog,Strawberry Shortcake) and CaitlinSommerfeld, 15.
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By KENNETH B. LOURIE
One of our older/oldest cats, Biscuit, born lateSeptember 2006 and his oldest human parent,yours truly, born late September 1954, are bothhaving teeth issues. In fact, the exact same teethissues: the 1st molar and the 2nd bicuspid in the“upper right quadrant” are causing us problemsand have to be extracted.
Biscuit’s teeth extraction will be done by ourregular veterinarian. Mine will be done not by myregular dentist but by a specialist, an oral surgeon.Unfortunately, the two practices are not relatedso there’s no chance of a “BOGO.” Nor is thereany chance that the two procedures will be aboutthe same cost. My teeth extraction will be doubleat a minimum, perhaps even quadruple, if I’mlucky. (I made inquiries.) Accordingly, Biscuit’sextraction will occur/has occurred first.
What’s of interest to me is the coincidencethat Biscuit and I need the same teeth extractedat the same time. Which when you consider thatBiscuit and I are approximately the same age, isnot really a surprise. It’s really more of a fact oflife/aging – for both of us. Perhaps there are otherbehaviors and/or physical/mental indicators inBiscuits day-to-day activities which might clue mein to my own aging process. After all, we are liv-ing similar lives.
So far, Biscuit’s post-teeth-extraction recoveryhas been uneventful. He’s been spry and ener-getic. He’s been on the kitchen counter, variouswindow sills, the dining room table, the ironingboard and all the other furniture; he’s knockedover the wicker trash basket in our bedroomthree times and he’s been eating like a dog. Inshort, he’s “back baby.”
He almost appears to be smiling – exceptwhen we attempt to give him his post-procedurepills. As per usual, during the day he’s sleeping onthe back of the couch and at night he’s curled upin the laundry basket; and he’s still the first cat –of five, an hour early, I might add, for breakfastand dinner, to place his order/meow his pres-ence. He’s as ready to eat as ever. He hasn’tmissed a beat or a step. If I had to summa-rize/characterize his actions now, I’d say he has areal joie de vivre, “an exuberant enjoyment oflife.” So what am I waiting for? Godot?
As for my procedure, I’ve been told it takes 30minutes or so. Local anesthesia is used (unlikeBiscuit who was totally sedated/anesthetized).Moreover, the post-surgical pain is not terribleand the chance of infection is minor. And thoughI’ll have a space in my gums where my teeth usedto be, no longer will I be anticipating the painand discomfort that cracking or splitting either ofthese two teeth would cause. The only pain I’lllikely have is the pain of payment. (See 7/26/17column entitled “Taking Care of Business” forassociated details.)
I guess my curiosity/concern is whether I trustanything I’ve observed from Biscuit’s dental expe-rience – considering we’re the same age. Iswhat’s good for the cat also good for the human -all things being equal, sort of? Is Biscuit’s return tonormalcy so quickly and so easily – and so vigor-ously, a lesson to be learned? If seeing is believingand I do see extremely well for someone nearinghis 63rd birthday, then Biscuit’s ‘experience’ andthe comparison between his pre- and post-extraction behavior should be an inspiration to usall, especially those of us of similar age with oneand the same, two actually, teeth which need tobe extracted.
I mean, the procedure I’ve been putting off isnot exactly brain surgery, it’s oral surgery. I’m notadmitted to a hospital. It’s outpatient. I’m in andthen out. Same day service, just like the restau-rant where my wife, Dina works. I don’t evenneed someone to drive me home (unlike Biscuit.I had to drive him home.) And now that Biscuit ishome, safe and sound, I suppose it’s time for meto buck up and schedule my appointment. Afterall, it has nothing to do with cancer and every-thing to do with quality of life. I’d say that’s awin-win.
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“Today is my husband’s and my 13th an-niversary – and what better way to celebratethan by serving the community?” askedKayla’s mom, Jamie Gadley. “Kayla said shehad a commitment to do this, so she wantedto come. We appreciate our first respond-ers and their support of our community, andparticipating in it teaches Kayla to serve oth-ers.”
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Colette Cipollini has lived in Sully Sta-tion II for 16 years and is happy to be there.“The neighborhood is really beautiful andthe neighbors are friendly, and events likethis bring the community together,” shesaid. “People you don’t necessarily see onyour street, you see here. You meet newpeople and find out about neighborhoodconcerns. And there are always ongoingevents and activities — we even have a lost-pet network.”
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Justin Boudville is also a longtime SullyII resident, having moved there in 2000.“Everyone knows one another in our neigh-borhood,” he said. “It’s safe and it’s a greatplace to raise a family. And National NightOut lets us network with our neighbors [onother streets] and turn strangers intofriends.”
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Open Rehearsal. Wednesdays, 7:30p.m. at Lord of Life church, 13421Twin Lakes Drive, Centreville. TheFairfax Jubil-Aires barbershop chorusinvites men of all ages who enjoysinging. Free. Visitwww.fairfaxjubilairs.org.
Toddlin’ Twos. Tuesdays, 10:30 and11:30 a.m. at the Chantilly Library,4000 Stringfellow Road. Earlyliteracy storytime with songs andactivities included. Age 2 withcaregiver, free. Call 703-502-3883 toreserve a spot.
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Plant Clinic. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. atthe Chantilly Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. A neighborhoodplant clinic with horticultural tips,information, techniques, and advice.Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve aspace.
Lego Block Party. Every otherSaturday at 10:30 a.m. at theChantilly Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Legos will be provided for anafternoon of building. Grades 3-6.Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve aspot.
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Legos Kids Club. Every otherTuesday, 10:30 a.m. at theCentreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive. Thousands ofLegos for children to play with. Ages6-12. Free. Call 703-830-2223 toreserve a space.
Starlight Storytime. Every otherWednesday, 7 p.m. at the CentrevilleRegional Library, 14200 St. GermainDrive. Stories under the stars for ages4-8. Wear pajamas and bring stuffedfriends. Free. Call 703-830-2223 toreserve a space.
SATURDAY/AUG. 12Arts in the Parks. 10-11 a.m. at E.C.
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Pop Up Museum. 1-4 p.m. at EllanorC. Lawrence Park, 5040 WalneyRoad, Chantilly. A “Show and Tell,”museum of sorts. Call 703-631-0013.
Outdoor Movie Night. 6 p.m. atTrinity Centre, 5860 Trinity Parkway.Movie is “Finding Dory.” Bring chairs,blanket and FM radio. Call 703-324-7469.
SUNDAY/AUG. 13Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. at
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FRIDAY/AUG. 18Colonial Dessert Creations. 7-8:30
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SATURDAY/AUG. 19Arts in the Parks. 10-11 a.m. at E.C.
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Chantilly. Fairfax SymphonyOrchestra ‘Percussion Ensemble.’ Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/arts-in-the-parks orcall 703-631-0013.
Outdoor Movie Night. 6 p.m. atTrinity Centre, 5860 Trinity Parkway.Movie is “Zootopia.” Bring chairs,blanket and FM radio. Call 703-324-7469.
AUG. 19-20Minefaire Gaming Expo. 10 a.m.-5
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SUNDAY/AUG. 20Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. at
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WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 27Meet the Civil War Author. 7:30-
9:30 p.m. at Fairfax Station RailroadMuseum, 11200 Fairfax StationRoad. Local historian, lecturer andauthor, Arthur Candenquist will lookat a Confederate military railroadthat ran between Centreville andManassas Junction. Free, open topublic. Visit www.fairfax-station.orgor call 703-425-9225.
MONDAY/OCT. 2“Fore” the Kids Golf Tournament.
8:30 a.m. at the InternationalCountry Club, 13200 Lee JacksonMemorial Highway, Fairfax.Benefiting The Boys & Girls Clubs ofFairfax County. Visitwww.bgcgw.org.
SUNDAY/OCT. 8Family Golf Festival. 1 p.m. at
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