On with the Show!
Summer always brings blockbuster movies. For residents at Brambleton, this summer also brought blockbuster movie theater.
On the first official day of summer, Consolidated Theaters opened its eagerly awaited 16–screen multiplex in the second phase of Brambleton Town Center. Residents of the master–planned northern Virginia community enjoyed the short walk, leather reclining stadium seating, and free opening weekend popcorn.
“This well–appointed theater is a perfect fit with our on–going vision for Brambleton Town Center,” notes Director of Marketing Kim Adams. “Having neighborhood cinema will provide one more opportunity for our residents to enhance their quality of life and participate in community–based events.”
Retail stores slated to open in Town Center’s second phase include Birkenstock, Classic Closets & Design, Cradle & Crayon, Edibles Incredible, and The Nest Egg. More retailers plan announcements later this year.
Pictured with Anthony Soave: Herman Stone – President & CEO Consolidated Theaters, Bill Fox – COO Brambleton Group L.L.C., Casey Brock – Consolidated Theaters.
CITY Beverage–Chicago Helps Teens Become “Street Smart”
CITY Beverage –Chicago (CBC) recognizes underage drinking as a serious societal issue. To remind teens of the dangers of drinking and driving, the Anheuser– Busch distributor has once again sponsored the “Street Smart” program in Chicago area high schools.
With vivid presentations from Illinois State Police and certified firefighter/paramedics, the program graphically demonstrates traumatic situations. More than 2,000 students at four area high schools – King College Preparatory, Kenwood High School, St. Francis de Sales and Thomas Kelley High School – participated in the assemblies this year. The programs are strategically timed for the period immediately before the high risk season of proms and graduations.
“An interactive program, ‘Street Smart’ engages students rather than lecturing them,” explains Tanya Cohn, CBC’s Director of Government Affairs. “Through hands–on demonstrations and compelling videos, the participating teens obtain a better understanding of the consequences of irresponsible actions. Our ultimate goal is to help reduce the number of accidents and fatalities each year.”
For the first time in its three year local history, local aldermen attended the “Street Smart” presentations. “We were honored to host both Toni Preckwinkle from the 4th Ward and John Pope from the 10th Ward for our programs,” continues Cohn. “CBC is delighted to recognize community leaders’ support of efforts to curb underage drinking.”
Using factual information, actual medical equipment and demonstrations involving students, the paramedics provide a real–life look at the dangers of teen drinking, drunk driving, illegal drug use and not wearing seat belts. Students also learn to recognize EMS procedures, which may reduce anxiety in actual traumatic experiences. This knowledge can be beneficial not only to the potential patient, but also to first responders and emergency room personnel.
Jeff Wright, principal of King College Preparatory, expressed his appreciation to CBC for making the “Street Smart” presentation so valuable. In a letter to CBC, Wright noted that the format, pictures and presenters made the topics very real. He hopes the facts will be “present in the minds of the students as they get into vehicles in the future.”
“No company benefits when its products are misused,” concludes Cohn. “At CITY Beverage–Chicago, we’re parents, too. We know that this program has a true impact on underage drinking.”
Trooper Mark Dorenze–Illinois State Police, Chris Stocks–Firefighter/Paramedic,
Megan Britton–St. Francis de Sales H.S., Tanya Cohn–CITY Beverage–Chicago,
Scott Neusch–Firefighter/Paramedic, John Pope–10th Ward Alderman.
Trooper Mark Dorenze–Illinois State Police, Scott Neusch–Firefighter/Paramedic,
Chris Stocks–Firefighter/Paramedic, Toni Preckwinkle–4th Ward Alderman,
Tanya Cohn–CITY Beverage–Chicago, Michelle Brady–Kenwood Academy High School.
Special achievements deserve special recognition. Hats off to the following for a job well done!
- Members of the Detroit Regional Chamber recently elected Timothy J. McCarthy, President of Checker Sedan, to the non–profit organization’s Board of Directors.
- Ami Gully, Finance Director for Aristocrat Motors and Mercedes–Benz of Kansas City, served as a presenter for the Kansas City Business Journal’s “Women who Mean Business" luncheon. The program recognizes women in for–profit businesses who are committed to excellence and have made contributions to their fields and the community.
- Dane Gardner, son of Ferrous Processing & Trading’s (FPT) Division Controller Danna Gardner, was recently awarded the President’s Education Award at Karl Richter Middle School in Holly, Michigan. This is Dane’s second year in a row winning this award for academic excellence.
Derek Hodgins, son of
Mike Hodgins with FPT’s Raw
Material Purchasing, recently became a Flight Controller for
NASA’s Space Shuttle Program. Derek received his bachelor’s
degree in Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University and graduate degree
in Space Systems from the University of Michigan.
- In July 2007, Lisa Carroll, Safety Director for FPT, received her certification as a recognized OSHA Outreach Trainer. Only five months prior, she completed the OSHA Training Institute’s course for Health & Safety Standards.
- Stuart McDerment, MIS Operations Supervisor for Soave Enterprises, proudly reports that his son, Dylan McDerment, distinguished himself at Anchor Bay Middle School in New Baltimore, Michigan. Dylan received awards for both perfect attendance and outstanding academics.
- Tanisha L. Walton, a junior at Detroit’s Renaissance High School, has qualified for Wayne State University’s Dual Education Program. The daughter of Checker Sedan’s Lynette Walton, she will attend Wayne State two days a week and earn college credits in while still in high school.
- On August 4th, the Grosse Pointe Children’s Choir, including fourth grader Elena Roma, performed Carmina Burana with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at the Meadow Brook Music Festival. Elena is the daughter of Soave Real Estate Group Vice President Dan Roma.
- At CITY Beverage– Illinois, Steve McGrath was promoted to General Manager at the Arlington Heights branch. McGrath also recently appeared on BudNet, the in–house Anheuser–Busch TV network, sharing his expertise.
- Deborah Simpson, a dispatcher for FPT, also serves in the U.S. Air Force. After 16 years, she was recently promoted to Master Sergeant. Currently assigned as the Dining Hall Manager for Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Mt Clemens, Michigan, she was nominated for the 2007 Air Force Hennessy Awards for exemplifying the highest standards of professionalism, attitude and culinary skills.
