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Unveiling of a historical marker honoring the Civil War soldiers found in Centreville. (Former Sully Dis-

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By Bonnie Hobbs

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The performances have beengiven, the critics have writtentheir reviews and the ballotshave been cast for the 2019

Cappies, honoring the best in high-schooltheater. And Westfield High’s “Rock of Ages”garnered a whopping 24 nominations.

The 20th annual Cappies Gala for theNational Capital Area will be held Monday,May 27, at 7 p.m., in The Kennedy Centerin Washington, D.C. And since one ofWestfield’s two dozen nominations was thecoveted, Best Musical nod, its actors willget to perform a scene from the show dur-ing the gala.

Westfield’s other nominations are as fol-lows:

Lead Actress in a Musical: Keeley Rogers;Supporting Actor in a Musical: Harry

Schlatter;Comic Actor in a Musical: Alan Gutierrez-

Urista;

Male Vocalist: John Henry Stamper;Female Dancer: Bridgette Carey;Featured Actor: Colin Brown;Featured Actress: Lauren LeVineEnsemble in a Musical: Westfield’s En-

semble;Stage Crew: Sarah Bourgeois, Hayden

Cutler & the Bourbon Room Employees;Stage Management: Lauryn Bailey;Sets: Braeden Anderson, Nora Lewis;Costumes: Alan Gutierrez-Urista;

Lighting: Mary Clare Bernier;Hair and Makeup: Grace Jenkins;Special Effects and/or Technology: Ray

Panzer;Marketing and Publicity: Oscar Lazo,

Cassie White.Beverly D’Andrea, Julia Tucker and Os-

car Lazo each received individual nods forAndy Mays Rising Critic. Grace Jenkins,Lizzy Maisel and Sarah Bourgeois were eachnominated for Maryland Theater Guide

Returning Critic, and Westfield’s whole criticteam received a nod for Critic Team.

“We are honored to receive the nomina-tions and recognition the Cappies organi-zation bestowed on our program this year,”said Westfield Theater Boosters Vice Presi-dent Carol Cutler. “And it clearly reflects thedepth of talent at Westfield.”

She also stressed that the 24 nominationswere divided equally among three areas.“Seven nominations were earned in theCappies Critic categories, recognizing ourcritics’ tireless work throughout the entire,school year as individuals (Rising and Re-turning Critics) and as a team,” said Cutler.

“‘Rock of Ages’ also captured amazing,non-performing categories, such as StageManagement, Stage Crew, Sets, Lighting,Special Effects, Costumes, Hair/Makeupand Publicity/Marketing,” she continued.“And the show’s cast members shined, too,in the performing categories, such as LeadActress, Male Vocalist, Supporting Actor,Comedic Actor, Featured Actress, FeaturedActor, Female Dancer and Ensemble.”

In the past, said Cutler, Westfield has notbeen as widely recognized with non-per-forming nominations, as “It is difficult tocapture how much effort and work goes onbehind the scenes. For those categories, the

Westfield’s ‘Rock ofAges’ receives 24Cappies nominations.

‘We Are Honored to Receive the Recognition’

See Cappies, Page 10

Photo Courtesy of James Terranzano

The cast and crew of Westfield’s Cappie-nominated musical, “Rock ofAges.” (Director Rachel Harrington is on right, in purple).

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The crowd responds to a somber moment at the event’s start.

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By Bonnie Hobbs

Centre View

Most people just think of theCentreville McDonald’s onFort Drive as a place forburgers and fries. But those

lucky enough to be here in January 1997also know it as the site of one of the mostextraordinary events in Centreville’s history– the exhuming of the remains of six CivilWar soldiers.

“It was one of the most amazing days inmy career of 24 years on the Board of Su-pervisors,” said former Sully District Super-visor Michael Frey. “It was so exciting andso much fun.”

He was addressing the 80 or so peoplewho came to that McDonald’s parking lot,Saturday morning, May 18, 2019 for a spe-cial ceremony commemorating that timeand the unveiling of a historic marker. At-tendees included local residents, historybuffs, relic hunters and the event’s organizer– the Bull Run Civil War Round Table(BRCWRT) – which meets monthly at theCentreville Regional Library.

Frey recounted several, important eventsin Centreville’s history – including GeorgeWashington staying here as a young sur-veyor, the devastation caused by the CivilWar, and Lee Highway becoming the firstpaved road in Fairfax County. “Centrevilleis an example of the evolution of an Ameri-can community,” he said. “And people ap-preciate that we’ve preserved its history.”

Kevin Ambrose, of the Northern VirginiaRelic Hunters Assn. (NVRHA), found thefirst grave in 1994, but no one investigatedfurther until the rest were discovered, 2-1/2 years later, just prior to construction ofthe McDonald’s. It had to move to its cur-rent site because its old restaurant was de-molished for construction of the Routes 28/

29 Interchange.

LOCAL HISTORIAN and NVRHA mem-ber Dalton Rector – who was later instru-mental in helping determine the soldiers’identities – said they “were found in what’snow the drive-through lane for fast-foodpickup.”

The astonishing discovery led to a three-day archaeological excavation, beginningJan. 30, 1997, under the direction of world-renowned, forensic anthropologist DougOwsley of the Smithsonian Institution. Skel-etons and historic artifacts from thegravesites were measured, cataloged andremoved.

“So many people came to see the dig,”said Frey. “Union Mill Elementary PrincipalBrenda Spratt brought classes here towatch, and people parked on both sides ofRoute 28 and crossed the road to see. I ac-tually got to go into one of the graves and

work with Dr. Owsley. That soldier was ex-posed from the waist up, but there werebuttons and bits of clothing. One soldier hadhis boots intact and some wore the coats ofUnion soldiers. Spending three hours nextto Dr. Owsley is something I will never for-get. And I thank you for coming out todayto show your passion for history and loveof community.”

The soldiers were from Companies G andH of the 1st Massachusetts Volunteer Regi-ment, which sustained heavy casualtiesduring the Battle of Blackburn’s Ford. Theydied on or shortly after July 18, 1861, threedays before the Battle of First Manassas –considered the first battle of the Civil War.

“The heat was oppressive, and water wasscarce; the soldiers drank from puddles inthe road,” said the BRCWRT’s James Lewis.“The Massachusetts unit was in a five-hour

battle with the Confederate soldiers. Thenext day, Union forces retrieved their deadand buried some of them in the area, likelymarking their graves with wooden crosses.”

The war raged on and, that fall, saidLewis, 40,000 Confederates “encamped inCentreville for the winter. They cut downall the trees and burned every stick theycould find – including the markers on themakeshift graves – for warmth.”

Fast forward to May 7, 1994, andAmbrose was relic-hunting at that site,popular with his group because of its his-tory. “My metal detector picked up a faint,iron reading – which was coffin nails,” hetold the crowd on Saturday. “I dug about18 inches down and found little bones – toes

Bringing Closure to a Civil War Mystery


This is the marker commemorating the Civil War soldiers discovered inCentreville.


Jim Lewis addresses the crowd. Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View

Caleb G., 5, wears a Unionsoldier’s uniform at the event.


Kevin Ambrose found the firstgrave.


Opinion

Make a plan to vote in the FairfaxCounty Democratic primary byJune 11. Otherwise count your-self out. Most of the path for

the future of governance in Fairfax County willbe decided when the votes are counted thatday.

All polling places will be open on June 11,polls are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.

At least four members of the 10-member Board of Supervisors will benew. The chairman will be new, al-though possibly a former district mem-ber.

The two at-large vacancies in the county havethe power to change the political and socialclimate of the county, and to set priorities forreform. Every ballot in Fairfax County will haveat least these two races for the Democratic pri-mary, and it is so important to turn out andvote for them:

❖ Commonwealth’s Attorney

❖ Chairman, Board of SupervisorsRaces that will be on the ballot depending

on location:❖ Member Virginia Senate, 31st, 33rd or

35th Districts❖ Member House of Delegates, 38th or 49th

Districts❖ Member Board of Supervisors, Braddock

District❖ Member Board of Supervisors,

Hunter Mill District❖ Member Board of Supervisors, Lee

District❖ Member Board of Supervisors, Providence

DistrictSample ballots can be seen at

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/upcoming.You can vote absentee in person at the Fairfax

County Government Center until June 8.❖ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday,

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.❖ Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

❖ Saturday June 1, June 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Satellite locations listed are open one day

only, Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.❖ Franconia Governmental Center❖ Herndon Fortnightly Library❖ Lorton Library❖ Mason Governmental Center❖ McLean Governmental Center❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center❖ North County Governmental Center❖ Providence Community Center❖ Sully Governmental Center❖ West Springfield Governmental CenterSee www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/absen-

tee.

Most local races in Fairfax County are likely tobe decided in June, don’t wait for November.

Vote June 11, It’s Fairfax County’s Election DayUPCOMING VOTER PHOTO ID EVENTS❖ The Office of Elections is open during normal

business hours to provide the opportunity to registerto vote or obtain a free voter photo ID if needed.

12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 323Fairfax, VA 22035703-222-0776

❖ Sherwood Regional LibraryJune 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, and Oct. 510 a.m. until 2 p.m.2501 Sherwood Hall LaneAlexandria, VA 22306

Editorial

By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum

State Delegate (D-36)

Following the daily newscoming out of our Nation’sCapital is enough to leave

anyone despondent. The backingaway from long-sought freedomsagainst discrimination and oppres-sion to a seeming lack of concernabout the health of our planet andits people to a rise in hatefulspeech and behavior punctuated by the con-centration of wealth in the hands of a few atthe expense of the many contribute to the feel-ing of desperation on the part of many whoshare values very different than those holdingpositions of power today. Add to the very realconcerns about the direction of our country theplight of millions around the world and onecan become very depressed.

I remind myself regularly that it is impor-tant to remember that behind all the darkclouds there is a sunny side. While my ex-amples of the sunny side will be from our com-munity over the last couple of days, the sun-shine of care and compassion shines in differ-

ent ways and intensities through-out the world every day We some-times have to clean the lensesthrough which we view our com-munity and the world to gain aclearer perspective of where weare and where we are headed.

Just last weekend Jane and Ispent an evening with the caring

and compassionate people in our communitywho raise money and work through FISH(Friendly, Immediate, Sympathetic Help) tohelp those who are down on their luck paytheir utility bills and rent, fill prescriptions,and learn to manage their finances. A golftournament today with Kids R First along withthe volunteer help of many will provide fund-ing to ensure that thousands of children inour region start school with book bags filledwith needed school supplies. Students inSouth Lakes High School (SLHS) who do nothave enough to eat at their homes can getfood through the SLHS Food Pantry on schooldays and for the weekends.

Days in a homeless shelter can no doubtseem bleak despite the best efforts of volun-teers to make them seem otherwise, but noth-ing can replace the burst of sunshine thatcomes from Cornerstones and all its support-ers who work mightily to end homelessness inour community. I spent an evening recentlywith the volunteers of Britepaths who are do-ing the same kind of work in other areas ofour region bringing hope to many.

I spend time monthly with volunteers fromMoms Demand Action, Brady Campaign, andother groups working to end gun violence.Their commonsense approach to the publichealth crisis of gun violence will pay off. I con-tinue to be impressed with the determinationand hard work of the Herndon-RestonIndivisibles who are devoted to the election ofcaring candidates to office and to bring focuson bad public policies.

I am honored to be in public office to ob-serve and participate in the hard work of citi-zens who bring sunshine where it is needed. Ihave listed just a few examples. Join with usand pull back the shades to let the sunshinein. Let me know at [email protected] if youare looking for ways to become involved.

Looking on the Sunny SideCommentary

To the Editor:It is undeniable that a conser-

vative resurgence is currently ac-tive in America and concentratingefforts on a women’s right to pri-vacy and abortion. Although me-dia focus is on Georgia and Ala-bama, the recent protest activityby D.C. Area Anti-Abortion Advo-cacy (a.k.a. DC4A) occurring out-

side of D.C. area middle and highschools, including James MadisonHigh School, is a prime exampleof how quasi-political interestgroups are affecting our commu-nity. Pro-Life activism is protectedthrough civil rights and libertieswithin the United States and pub-lic high schools; students can or-ganize clubs, write academic and

newspaper arguments, invitespeakers, and hold discussions toconvey their beliefs on abortion.But, the protestors from DC4A aredifferent; the adult volunteersshout through bull-horns at stu-dents exiting school, hold up pho-tos of severed fetuses, and ap-proach students to video their re-sponses on why they want to “kill

babies.” Then DC4A posts thesevideos onto their Facebook andYoutube to rile members by say-ing that the students “insult themurdered babies.” I call upon theVirginia General Assembly to makeit illegal for non-school entities toshare identity even if the videocamera itself is not on campusgrounds.

Grace KuglerVienna

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By Marilyn Campbell

From fine lines to age spots,normal changes in the skinare inevitable as it ma-tures. Skincare after 50

doesn’t need to involve plastic sur-gery or products with a high pricetag. There are simple options fortreating the conditions that appearas one ages.

“Everyone ages differently, butyou may notice your skin is drierand thinner and starting to look likepaper,” said dermatologist ShellyHall, M.D. “You may notice thatyou’re developing more age spotswrinkles and creases. Your skinmight be blotchier and irritated eas-ily. You also might notice that youskins heals more slowly.”

One of the top recommendationsfor aging skincare is sunscreen. “Formost of us, skin gets more fragileas we age. That’s why it’s essentialfor seniors to take extra care andprotect themselves from the sun,”said Susan Yohe, gerontology nursefor the Fairfax County Health De-partment. “In addition to using ahigh-SPF sunscreen, we also recom-mend long, loose fitting clothingthat covers the skin, and a wide-brimmed hat when outside. Thiswill help keep you safe and preserveyour skin.”

“Wear sunglasses to reduce linesaround eyes,” added Hall. “Slatheron sunscreen that offers broad-spec-trum protection and stay out of thesun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. It’sso important because the sun canage your skin prematurely. Indoor tanning and sunlamps expose your skins to UV rays which can alsomake your skin age faster.”

Watch for skin cancer that can occur because oftoo much exposure tothe son, warns Hall.“Everyone should seea dermatologist for askin care exam atsome point.”

Wash your facetwice a day, but avoidusing soap, suggestHall. “Use warm wa-ter and a mild cleaner,but don’t scrub.”

“Vitamin A creamcan reduce finewrinkles,” said Hall.“It also helps withrough skin and hyper-pigmentation or discoloration that comes with ag-ing and overexposure to the sun. Products that con-tain Vitamin C can lead to healthy skin and may re-verse the negative effects of aging.”

Getting adequate sleep promotes healthy skin, says Hall.“It gives our body and skin time to refresh and renew.”

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fessor of Nutritionat Montgomery Col-lege.

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Green, leafy vegetables especially parsley and let-tuces offer tremendous nutrition.”

A simple and holistic approach is the foundationof skincare, advises Hall.

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– and two, parallel bones – legs.Digging again, I found a 5-inch-thick wafer, with bluish-gray clothand a line of eagle buttons, andwhat I thought were ribs and un-derwear.”

“A soldier had been buried in apine box, and the ground had col-lapsed on him and compressed itinto a wafer,” continued Ambrose.“I told my friend that I was diggingwith, and he laughed, saying it wasa trash heap with chicken bones. Idug again, and a skull with all itsteeth rolled out.”

Ambrose then covered the sitewith tin cans and trash so otherswouldn’t dig there and notched anearby tree so he could find itagain. “I felt bad for disturbing agrave, but I didn’t want the soldierbulldozed, so I notified FairfaxCounty,” he said. Red tape and pa-perwork ensued and, 2-1/2 yearslater, the land sold and McDonald’splanned to build there.

“Luckily, Dr. Owsley was availableto come here,” he said. By then,leaves and pine needles had camouflagedthe spot but, using his metal detector,Ambrose found it. “They excavated and thebones came up,” he said. “Owsley used hisprobe and found five more graves in a row.The whole community became involved inthis mass effort, and I dug beside Owsleyand Mike Johnson, [the county ParkAuthority’s senior archaeologist], for threedays.”

Ambrose said the skeletons were well-preserved and the graves were shallow be-cause the original diggers hit shale andcouldn’t dig deeper. “The big question was,‘Who are these guys?” he said. “They all hadstandard, Union buttons, plus shoulder but-tons most Civil War uniforms didn’t have.

One soldier wore a canvas-topped, baseballshoe, so we thought it was a city unit. Onehad a musket ball in his pocket, and they’ddied of bullet wounds.”

The Smithsonian’s forensic analysis re-vealed they’d eaten a seafood diet so were,perhaps, from New England. It also showedmost were 23 or younger, the youngest just16-18. “Dalton Rector researched andlearned one guy was on a club baseball teamin Boston,” said Ambrose. “The soldier Ifound was Albert Wentworth, who was 17,but lied about his age – you had to be 18 –to join the war.”

DNA testing was impossible due to lackof close relatives, so the remains stayed atthe Smithsonian for nine years. But Rector

plugged away, eventually identifying them.

USING FORENSIC EVIDENCE, genea-logical records and extensive historical data,he determined the soldiers were from theMassachusetts unit. Some of the jacket but-tons had an “I” on them, signifying infan-try, and Massachusetts officers wore thistype of button.

Companies G and H of the 1st Massachu-setts Volunteer Regiment fought in theBattle of Blackburn’s Ford, and Rector ob-tained a list of those soldiers’ names andages, learned how each man died and pains-takingly concluded which ones were in theCentreville graves.

Company G’s soldiers battled in their jack-

ets. But during hand-to-hand com-bat, Company H joined as reinforce-ments, fighting without jackets.That’s significant because the menin graves No. 1, 3 and 6 all had jack-ets, but the others did not. BesidesWentworth, the other soldiers were1st Sgt. Gordon Forrest, 32, andPvts. Thomas Roome, 31; JamesSilvey, 23; William Smart, 21 andGeorge Bacon, 22.

Hearing the news, the Massachu-setts Sons of Union Veterans of theCivil War called the Park Authorityto arrange for their return home.Johnson and Park Authority volun-teer C.K. Gailey personally drovethe remains there. And on June 10,2006, the soldiers were buried withfull military honors in the Massa-chusetts National Cemetery onCape Cod.

It was an authentic re-enactmentof a burial from the Civil War pe-riod. It included a horse-drawnhearse, a procession to the burialsite led by a fife-and-drum corps,an 1879 prayer and a 21-gun sa-lute with 1853 Enfield rifle mus-kets. The six soldiers were each

buried inside the same type of pine casketsused when they were killed.

Covering each casket was a 35-star,American flag like those in 1861. The honorguard then folded the flags into trianglesand presented them to particular people,including Johnson. He later gave it to Frey,who displayed it in the Sully District Gov-ernmental Center.

On Saturday, Lewis said the flag is stillthere. He, Frey and others then unveiledthe marker to be placed on a grassy spotnear the McDonald’s parking lot. “It willenable all to enjoy this memory,” said Lewis.Then the Rev. Drew Pallo said, “Now webring closure to those who brought thisstory to light.”

Historic Marker Dedicated in Centreville

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A photo from the archaeological dig at the McDonald’s site in January1997.

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The soldiers were finally laid to rest in June 2006 with full militaryhonors.


Members of the Bull Run Civil War Round Table pose in period costumes.


Route 29 WideningFairfax County

Design Public Hearing

Monday, June 10, 2019 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Presentation begins at 7 p.m.

VDOT Northern Virginia District Building

Potomac Conference Room

4975 Alliance Drive

Fairfax, VA 22030

Find out about plans to widen 1.5 miles of Route 29 (Lee Highway) from

four to six lanes between Union Mill Road and Buckleys Gate Drive to

relieve congestion and improve operations and safety.

The project will also correct vertical alignment to improve sight distance,

add/improve bicycle and pedestrian shared-use paths on both sides of

Route 29, and provide connectivity to bicycle/pedestrian trails at the Fairfax

County Parkway/West Ox Road interchange.

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and

23 CFR Parts 771 and 772, an environmental document in the form of a

Categorical Exclusion (CE) has been prepared which includes a Preliminary

Noise Analysis. Pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act, Section

proposed improvements on historic properties will be included in the CE.

In accordance with 23 CFR 774, notice is given of the Federal Highway

respect to the project’s use of Willow Pond Park.

Stop by between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to view displays and learn more

about the project, its preliminary design and the environmental studies. A

your questions.

Review project information at the VDOT project website

(www.virginiadot.org/projects), at the information meeting, or during busi-

in Fairfax. Please call ahead at 703-259-2907 or TTY/TDD 711 to ensure

appropriate personnel are available to answer your questions.

Give your written comments at the meeting, or submit them by

June 20, 2019 to Ms. Hong Ha, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation,

4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, or email meetingcomments@VDOT.

virginia.gov. Please reference “Route 29 Widening” in the subject line.

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs

and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with

State Project: 0029-029-350, P101, R201, C501, D612

UPC: 110329, Federal: NHPP-5A01 (917)

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The sixth annualWestfields Triathlontook place on April28 at the Cub Run

RECenter in Chantilly. The eventwas hosted by the Westfields Busi-ness Owners Association and puton by Revolution3 Triathlon. Thesprint distances included a 250yard pool swim, a 12 mile bikeride, and a 3.1 mile run. Therewere also two shorter “Splash &Dash” swimming and running dis-tances for the kids. The WestfieldsTriathlon kicked off the triathlonseason in the DC Metro area. Thisyear’s race beneficiaries are Girlson the Run of Northern Virginia,Second Story Youth Services andSafe Shelter, and 911 Promise Run.

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Submit entertainment announcements atwww.connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. Thedeadline is noon on Friday. Photos/artworkencouraged.

SUNDAY/MAY 26Reading Circle Activities. 1-4 p.m. at The

Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 FairfaxStation Road, Fairfax Station. A Reading CircleActivity Day will be held at the Fairfax StationRailroad Museum. Books featuring railroads orCivil War history are read and discussed andthere may be a craft associated with the booktheme that day. Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2;4 and under, free. Visit www.fairfax-station.org,www.facebook.com/FFXSRR, or call 703-425-9225.

MONDAY/MAY 27Park Authority Salutes Military with Free

Admission Day. The Fairfax County ParkAuthority will honor those who serve and haveserved in the U.S. Armed Forces with a free dayfor military families at RECenters and lakefrontparks on Memorial Day. Families can enjoy suchamenities as pools, fitness rooms, drop-in fitnessclasses, gyms and mini-golf. The lakefront parksoffer amusements such as carousel rides, boatrides, train rides, mini-golf and camping.Amenities vary by location. Excludes the WaterMine, regulation golf and food vendors.Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/honoring-americas-veterans-memorial-day for details.

WEDNESDAY/MAY 29OAR’s 2019 Jazz and Wine Fundraiser. 7:30-

9:30 p.m. at The Winery at Bull Run, 15950 LeeHighway, Centreville. Guests will enjoycomplimentary wine and catered hors d’oeuvres;the Greg Byrd Band will provide live jazz. Visitwww.oarnova.org to register.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY/MAY 30-31Broadway Pops Concert. 7:30-10 p.m. at

Centreville High School Auditorium, 6001 UnionMill Road, Clifton. The CVHS choir’s annualBroadway Pops concert features music from theBroadway musicals “The Lion King,” “MamaMia!” “Guys and Dolls,” “Dreamgirls,”“Motown,” and “On Your Feet!” as well as acomposition by Francisco Núñez and solos fromseveral seniors. Admission is free, however on-site donations will be greatly appreciated. [email protected] or call 703-389-1676.

SATURDAY/JUNE 1Clifton Caboose Run. 6-9 p.m. in the Town of

Clifton, at the intersection of Clifton Road,Newman Road and Main Street. A 5K Run and1-Mile Fun Run/Walk beginning in the turn-of-the-century town of Clifton. A post-race partywith refreshments, live music and an awardsceremony will take place at the Red Barn nearClifton’s Main Street area. 5k run, $21; 1-milefun run/walk, $15. Call 703-968-0740 or visitwww.facebook.com/cliftonva.org.

SUNDAY/JUNE 2 “Memory Lane Day” Tours. 1-4 p.m. at The

Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 FairfaxStation Road, Fairfax Station. The FairfaxStation Railroad Museum will conduct shortwalking tours (about 45 minutes each) of theimmediate historic neighborhood around theFairfax Station Railroad Museum. The toursinvolve moderate walking. There is no extracharge for the tours. Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and under, free. Visit www.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

Heritage Nepal Festival. 4-8 p.m. at CentrevilleHigh School, 6001 Union Mill Road, Clifton.America Nepali Society Heritage Festival willshowcase Nepali Heritage, Traditions andCulture. The Cultural Program will be organizedby kids from the community which will lastapproximately one and half hours. Free.Call571-331-5412 or visitwww.americanepalsociety.org/ for more.

THURSDAY/JUNE 6Westfield All Night Grad Party. 11 p.m.- 4

a.m. at Uptown Alley, 8300 Sudley Road SuiteUnit A-7, Manassas. Westfield High School willbe hosting an All Night Grad Party at UptownAlley. Registration for Seniors and donations is

now open (register by May 31). $75, includesfood, drinks, and all activities. [email protected] or visitwww.ptsa.westfieldhs.org/parents/angp-homepage/.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 7-9Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. Northern Virginia’s

largest community-wide event, the 38 th annualCelebrate Fairfax! Festival, is set to take placeon the grounds of the Fairfax CountyGovernment Center, 12000 Government CenterParkway, Fairfax. The Celebrate Fairfax! Festivalfeatures 25 acres of concerts, family programs,exhibits, carnival rides and nightly fireworks.Among the festival’s highlights are more than120 performances on seven stages, includingBetter Than Ezra and Smash Mouth. Call 703-324-3247 or visit www.celebratefairfax.com.

SUNDAY/JUNE 9T-TRAK Scale Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. at

The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. TheNorthern Virginia T-TRAK members will hold anN gauge Model Train Display. Ages 16 andolder, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and under, free. Visit

www.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

SATURDAY/JUNE 15Live Music: Andy & Judy. 2-3 p.m. at

Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. GermainDrive, Centreville. Enjoy live folk music withBoston-based musical duo, Andy & Judy. Theywill perform traditional and folk music withinfluences of country, gospel and blues. All ages.Free. Call 703-830-2223 or visit /librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/4534779 or www.andyjudysing.com.

SUNDAY/JUNE 16Sully Antique Car Show. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at

Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way,Chantilly. Take Dad for a stroll down memorylane this Father’s Day with a visit to the AntiqueCar Show at Sully Historic Site. Relive a timewhen chrome was king and V-8 engines ruledthe land. Car show tickets are $10 for adults, $8for seniors, and $6 for children, and will be soldat the gates. Call 703-437-1794.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 16-17Two-Day NTRAK Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m.

at The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. TheNorthern Virginia NTRAK members will hold atwo day N gauge Train Show. Ages 16 andolder, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and under, free. Visitwww.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

ONGOINGFitness for 50+. Daytime hours, Monday-Friday

at Sully Senior Center, 14426 Albemarle PointPlace, Chantilly. Jazzercise Lite, Zumba Gold,Hot Hula Fitness (dancing Polynesian style),Strength Training, Qi Gong, Tai Chi and more.Membership is $48 a year, and waivers areavailable. Email [email protected] orcall 703-322-4475 for more.

History Volunteers Needed. Fairfax StationRailroad Museum needs history buffs. TheMuseum offers a variety of volunteeropportunities in Museum events, programs andadministration. Email [email protected] or call 703-945-7483 to exploreopportunities. The Museum is located at 11200Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax Station. It isopen every Sunday, except holidays, from 1-4p.m. www.fairfax-station.org, 703-425-9225.

Art Guild of Clifton Exhibit. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. atClifton Wine Shop, 7145 Main St., Clifton.Includes oil paintings of European settings;doors, windows, and flower shops. Free. Call703-409-0919 for more.

Carolina Shag Dance. Wednesdays, 6:30-10p.m. at Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge, 8421Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Free lessons at 7:30p.m.; no partners needed; dinner menu at 6:45p.m. Tickets are $8. Visit www.nvshag.org formore.

Open Rehearsal. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. at Lordof Life church, 13421 Twin Lakes Drive,Centreville. The Fairfax Jubil-Aires barbershopchorus invites men of all ages who enjoysinging. Free. Visit www.fairfaxjubilairs.org formore.

Live After Five. Fridays at 5:30 p.m. at TheWinery at Bull Run, 15950 Lee Highway,Centreville. Every Friday night a band plays onthe patio of the winery. Free to attend. Visitwww.wineryatbullrun.com for a full schedule.

Mondays are Family Night. 5-7 p.m. at Villagio,7145 Main St. $45 for a family of four. Call 703-543-2030 for more.

LIBRARY FUNToddlin’ Twos. Tuesdays, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

at the Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road.Early literacy storytime with songs and activitiesincluded. Age 2 with caregiver, free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a spot.

Storytime for Three to Fives. Tuesdays, 1:30p.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Stories and activities for children age 3-5with caregiver. Free. Call 703-502-3883 toreserve a spot.

Plant Clinic. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at theChantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Aneighborhood plant clinic with horticultural tips,information, techniques, and advice. Free. Call703-502-3883 to reserve a space.

Lego Block Party. Every other Saturday at 10:30a.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Legos will be provided for an afternoon ofbuilding. Grades 3-6. Free. Call 703-502-3883 toreserve a spot.

Duplo Storytime. Every other Wednesday, 10:30and 11:30 a.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Develop and reinforce earlyliteracy skills for reading success. Ages 1-3 withadult. Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a spot.

Legos Kids Club. Every other Tuesday, 10:30a.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive. Thousands of Legos forchildren to play with. Ages 6-12. Free. Call 703-830-2223 to reserve a space.

Starlight Storytime. Every other Wednesday, 7p.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive. Stories under the stars forages 4-8. Wear pajamas and bring stuffedfriends. Free. Call 703-830-2223 to reserve aspace.

IMPROVING ENGLISHOne-on-One English Conversation. Various

times at Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St.Germain Drive. Spend an hour with a volunteertutor to practice conversing in English. Varioustimes and days. Reservations are required. Callthe library at 703-830-2223 to make areservation.

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Live Music: Andy & JudyEnjoy live folk music with Boston-based musical duo, Andy & Judy. They will perform traditional

and folk music with influences of country, gospel and blues. Saturday, June 15, 2-3 p.m. at CentrevilleRegional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville. All ages. Free. Call 703-830-2223 or visit /librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/4534779 or www.andyjudysing.com.

Photo courtesy of Andy & Judy

Clifton Caboose RunA 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk beginning in the turn-of-the-century town of Clifton. A post-race

party with refreshments, live music and an awards ceremony will take place at the Red Barn near Clifton’sMain Street area. Saturday, June 1, 6-9 p.m. in the Town of Clifton, at the intersection of Clifton Road,Newman Road and Main Street. 5k run, $21; 1-mile fun run/walk, $15. Call 703-968-0740 or visitwww.facebook.com/cliftonva.org.


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ESL Book Club. Mondays, 7 p.m. at theCentreville Regional Library, 14200 St.Germain Drive. Meet and discuss a bookchosen by group. Free. Call 703-830-2223with questions and to reserve a spot.

English as Second Language Book Club.Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at Centreville RegionalLibrary, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Adultslearning English meet to discuss a bookchosen by the group. Call the library 703-830-2223 for book title.

Advanced English Conversation Group.Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. atCentreville Regional Library, 14200 St.Germain Drive. Drop-in conversation groupfor adult English as Second Languagespeakers who want to improve their skills.Call 703-830-2223 for more.

English Conversation Group. Tuesdays,10:30 a.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Practice English with agroup of students and adults. Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a space.

Farsi Conversation Group. Thursdays, 7-8p.m. at Centreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive, Centreville. Practicespeaking Farsi with native speakers in thisweekly drop-in conversation group. Noregistration required. Adults. Call 703-830-2223 for more.

English Conversation Group. Thursdays, 7p.m. at the Chantilly Library, 4000Stringfellow Road. Practice English with agroup of students and adults. Free. Call 703-502-3883 to reserve a space.

Practice English Conversation Group.Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. at Centreville RegionalLibrary, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Drop inand enjoy casual conversation and learningfor adult learners of English. Volunteer ledprogram. Call 703-830-2223 for more.

ESL Book Club. Every other Saturday, 11 a.m.at the Chantilly Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad. Adults learning English are welcometo meet and discuss a book chosen by thegroup. To find out book title, call 703-502-3883.

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St. Andrews Preschool HonoredSt. Andrews Lutheran Church Preschool in Centreville has been recog-nized in a recent awards ceremony held at Fairfax County Public Schoolsfor their efforts for little ones with and without special learning needs.Pictured - in no particular order - Denise Forrest (Coordinator, EarlyChildhood Identification and Services), Leslie Kotecki (nominator),Patricia Flora (Director), Jane Angilletta, Lisa Campet, Kelley Collins,Karen Heitman, Jorie Lanouette, Pam Herman, Kathy Janiga, Julie Ko,Linda Kupsky, Erin Lambert, Julide Miller, Dawn Rubino, Jennifer Th-ompson, Leslie Turner, Caroline Wennerberg.


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students are required to preparelarge, tri-fold boards reflecting theinspiration, planning and imple-mentation of their ideas.ºThisyear, they made a concerted effortto showcase their work – result-ing in Cappies nominations ineight of the 11 non-performingcategories.”

Furthermore, she said, “DirectorRachel Harrington’s selection of‘Rock of Ages’ for Westfield’sCappies show proved timely, withthe recent resurgence of ‘80’s mu-sic. The onstage exuberance andinteractive improv proved conta-gious, as evidenced by the show’srecord-setting Cappies nomina-tions.”

“It is exciting to have so manyindividual students attending theCappies Gala this year,” addedCutler. “And as a Best Musicalnominee, Westfield’s entire ‘Rockof Ages’ cast will perform ‘Don’tStop Believin’’ on The KennedyCenter stage. It will be a very spe-cial experience for all involved.”

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Submit civic/community announce-ments at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least twoweeks before event.

THURSDAY/MAY 30Interfaith Ramadan Dinner. 7:30

p.m. (registration); 8 p.m. (programstarts) at Fairfax County GovernmentCenter – Cafeteria, 12000Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.Join for an Interfaith RamadanDinner hosted by Fairfax CountyChairwoman Sharon Bulova. Call toprayer and dinner are at 8:30 p.m.Register at bit.ly/fxcounty2019.

MONDAY/JUNE 3DiabetesSisters PODS Meetup. 7-9

p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library,4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly.Join the first meeting of this brandnew PODS Meetup for an evening ofsisterhood, encouragement, and peersupport. Women living with any typeof diabetes are warmly welcome.Free. Email [email protected] visit diabetessisters.org/pods-part-diabetessisters-meetups for more.

SATURDAY/JUNE 8Caregiver Workshop. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Jointhis Caregiver Workshop with PeteShrock, nationally known grief andcrisis responder, focusing on buildingresilience through caregivingchallenges. This is a free event, andall caregivers and family membersare invited to attend. Lunch will beprovided. Visit insightmcc.org, toregister or contact Lindsey Vajpeyi at703-204-4664 [email protected].

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TUESDAY/JUNE 11Park Authority Summer Jobs. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

at the Herrity Building, 12055 GovernmentCenter Parkway, Fairfax. This year the FairfaxCounty Park Authority’s Rec-PAC summer campprogram will operate at 45 elementary schoollocations around Fairfax County on weekdaysfrom July 1-Aug.8, 8:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m.Applicants are required to bring an originalSocial Security Card and a DMV photo ID. Onlythose who are 18 years of age and older will beconsidered. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec-pac/jobs or [email protected].

FRIDAY/JUNE 14Application Deadline: Fire Academy. The

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Departmentisnow accepting applications for its Girls Fire andRescue Academy summer camp, which will takeplace July 11-13, 2019. The Academy is open tofemale students who will be in grades 7-12 inthe upcoming 2019-2020 school year.Participants must be a Fairfax County resident.Free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire-ems.

SATURDAY/JUNE 15Volunteer Habitat Heroes. 10 a.m.-noon at

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road,Chantilly. Volunteers will remove non-nativeinvasive plants to protect native species andsupport wildlife habitat and will use tools to pullor cut invasive plants in the natural areas.Volunteers may take part in a small planting ofnative trees and shrubs to help the forestregenerate. Volunteers must be at least 13 yearsold, and those 15 years and younger must bewith an adult. For more information or tovolunteer, contact Kiersten Conley at 703-631-0013.

MONDAY-FRIDAY/JUNE 24-28Young Actors Workshop. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at

Westfield High School. This camp is for rising1st-7th grade students. For more than a decade,this dramatic arts camp has offered students thechance to sing, dance and participate in theatregames and performances. Through words,music and movement, students engage inactivities that culminate in a presentation ofsongs and dances from popular Broadwayshows.

Visit www.westfieldtheatre.com to register.

SUNDAY/OCT. 6Low Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinic. Noon-2 p.m.

at Sully District Governmental Center, 4900Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Cost is $15 per pet,cash and check only. Dogs, cats, and ferrets maybe vaccinated at the clinic. Dogs must be onleashes; cats and ferrets must be in carriers. Allpets will receive a 1-year rabies vaccination. Toobtain a 3-year vaccine, bring pet’s rabiescertificate (not tag) showing the current rabiesvaccination expiration date. 2019 county doglicenses will be sold for an additional $10 perlicense. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/communityassistance/rabiesclinics for more.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLINGResidents Can “E-cycle” at the I-66 transfer

station. It is free but residents may be asked toshow proof of residency. Personal waste only.The I-66 station is located at 4618 West OxRoad, Fairfax and open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. fromMonday-Saturday and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. onSundays. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/recycling/electric-sunday.htm for more.

DONATIONSThe Student Auto Sales Program operating

from Centreville High School works inconjunction with the CVHS automotivetechnology classes to bring in donatedautomobiles, boats and motorcycles for studentsto work on. Some refurbished vehicles are sold,with 75 percent of the proceeds going back tothe auto tech program. The program is in needof cars, trucks or motorcycles, which are fullytax deductible, for student training. ContactLyman Rose at 703-802-5588 or by [email protected] for more.

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

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

And now the fun begins. Not!For some reason, I can’t get the Journey song,

“Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’” out of my head, except that my lyrics are “Waitin’, Wonderin’, Hopin’.” I’ll know the results of last week’s di-agnostic scans soon enough, on Tuesday in fact, the day before this column publishes, when we have our next usual and customary post-scan, face-to-face appointment with my oncologist.

As it is presently scheduled, what having a Tuesday appointment after the preceding Wednesday scan means is, we won’t have re-ceived the results prior to our appointment. The interval of time is too short.

When the post-scan appointment had been on Friday, nine days out, as it has been on many occasions, my oncologist felt compelled (maybe because we ‘compelled’ him) to email the us scan’s results rather than make us wait so long. But six days is not quite so long enough before he’ll be seeing us, so I am humming a Journey song in the interim.

And let me tell you, going in cold (not know-ing the results beforehand) “is all it’s cracked up to be” -- to invoke a quote by “Hawkeye” from M*A*S*H when talking to Radar about his widowed mother being alone.

But I won’t be alone on Tuesday; my wife, Dina, will be along for the ride. A ride she has made many times, especially during the early years of heavy-duty chemotherapy when infusion

hours, door to door.The process for these post-scan appointments

is somewhat different, 45 minutes or so. It begins in an examining room with yours

truly being examined/questioned by a nurse (“Are you in any pain?”) followed by her check-ing my vitals: oxygen level, pulse and blood pressure (“Mr. Lourie, you’re blood pressure is high.” “You bet it is.”).

After she enters the information on the com-puter, she’ll excuse herself and as she exits the examining room she advises us that the doctor will be in shortly.

on his schedule, we’ll hear a knock on the door and my oncologist’s voice asking if it’s OK for him to enter. “Yes, of course,” we say.

the examining chair, where I’m sitting, is on his immediate left, partially blocked from his view as he opens the door. Dina is sitting in a chair directly ahead of him and in clear sight as he enters the room. This means she’ll see his face before I do and instinctively she’ll try to read his expression and body language for a hint of what’s to be said.

Occasionally, he breaks the ice immediate-ly and says something like “scans look good, very pleased,” knowing that we as patients are hanging on his every word. Other times, he says very little as he sits at his computer and begins asking the standard questions with which we are all too familiar.

-utes, depending on my interruptions. Generally, within the context of this exchange, the subject of my scan results will be mentioned.

This is the moment of truth. I can’t really say it’s worth waiting for, good

news or bad. It’s more about enduring. Unfortunately, we can’t change much about

this process. I have a “terminal” disease and scanning is the process by which the doctor can assess my health. Waiting for this assessment is the absolute bane of my existence.

And now with a more frequent scanning schedule, every two months, I am “bane-ing” more than ever before. I can’t say it’s a perfect set of circumstances, but it’s my journey and I’m stuck with it.

The Weak After


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About 250 people came out to the13th Annual Wine, Whiskers &Wags event held at the ParadiseSpring Winery in Clifton on Sun-

day, May 19, 2019. Sitting outdoors in 90-degree temps, people brought their dogsand sipped wine while contributing to theFriends of the Fairfax County Animal Shel-ter. The event included a silent auction, dogtraining demos, and “Ask the Trainer Ques-tions.” Last year, the Friends gave $275,000to the municipal shelter — money fromdonors and from events like this.

According to Evelyn Grieve, President ofthe Friends: “For 13 years we’ve been work-ing with the shelter and raising funds tohelp pets that come into the shelter formedical, dental, and parasite prevention.

She continued: “We give them collars,tags and leashes. We have behavioral pro-grams. We also buy shelter support itemslike toys and food and cat scratching toys.What we’re hoping to accomplish is to havepeople know that there are great pets at theshelter. Our motto is ‘Adopt, Don’t Shop.’”

Lindsey Kellogg, Communications andAdministration Specialist, added: “We haveseveral programs from medical to parasiteprevention to TNR (Trap, Neuter, ReturnProgram). Our goal is to get all of the ani-mals at the shelter adopted. But with theTNR program, we’re aiming to cut down onthe population in the cat community. Wetry to encourage people to understandwhere pets come from.”

Grieve added: “Because we have to takein every pet, our live release rate is 95 per-cent and no pet gets euthanized for space.We’ve had pets in the shelter for up to 18-plus months. We either have them go outto fosters; we have sent them to rescue part-ners; or they’ve gone to other shelters. So,we make sure every pet who has the abilityto be adopted is adopted. That’s the shelter’sbiggest goal.”

— Steve Hibbard

Members of the Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter Board ofDirectors and Staff, from left: Rita Altman, vice president; Michael Frey,board member; Lindsey Kellogg, Friends staff; Evelyn Grieve, president;Jill Westeyn, secretary; Kelsey DeWispelaere, board member; and notpictured is Nancy Abbott, board member.

Visitors enjoy wine at the Friends 13th Annual Wine, Whiskers & Wagsheld at Paradise Spring Winery.

Wine, Whiskers & Wags in CliftonParadise Spring Win-ery hosts 13th annualevent for Friends ofthe Fairfax CountyAnimal Shelter.

(From left): Lara Abou-Reaaili ofFairfax Station; Alison Wingo ofVienna; and Kayla Dundie of Vienna.

Carlye Schuldt of Centreville withher English Cream Golden Re-triever.

Clay Riley and Donna Chittum of Fairfax with their dog Molly.Picnickers at the Wine, Whiskers & Wags event at Paradise Spring Win-ery in Clifton.

The shelter takes in a number of pets andthey can’t always pay for the medical, soour biggest thing that we started for was topay for medical treatments. We branched

out to the dental and parasite preventionso every pet that comes in – dogs, cats andrabbits – they all get inoculated for fleas,ticks and heartworms.”

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